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Show ST. GEORGE www.thespectrum.com — The Spectrum BROTHER e Continued from pg. 8 “All.the.stuffl grew up doing, a lot of kids haven't had the experience with’ The program has given Condie’s child he mentors a new perspective on recreation. “He hasn't had a male role model around to do stuff with him. All he did was video games and movies. That's all he knew. RALLY e Continued from pg. 8 sang my songs, Henke said. “The group that’s ahead (in the finals) got their community behind them?” Henke's music is basically soft rock although it has elements of several other genres. As a result, it has a cross-generational appeal. “Music is a passion for me, Henke said. “Anyone can get involved with it, especially with the technology today. Henke uses that technology, including a laptop computer and a variety of other equipment, to create the one-band sound of his CD, “Infinit Blue” in his home studio. All 10 songs are original compositions in a variety of genres. LG’s press release noted, “From the acoustic guitar ballad ‘Falling Star’ ... to the more rock-inspired ‘Everything Under the Sun; the messages of the songs are understood by all generations and are appropriate for all ages” One of Henke’s biggest fans on soundclick, he said, is a 60-year-old man from Florida. Henke’s road has been a rocky one. He suffered-a head injury at age 10 “that changed my life quite a bit” He missed his middle school years — being homeschooled at the time — but eventually healed enough to play football at Dixie High School. He loved video games and movies because that’s all he's done; said Condie. Now Condie’s little, as he refers to him, is more active. “It’s cool to see him be so enthusiastic about doing other things, and his behavior has improved with his parents.” With a heart seeking opportunity to serve and a love for children Condie decided to become a Big NEIGHBORHOODS Brother for Big Brothers time in what he is doing Big Sisters. “I had some ’ seriously. He always comes free time, and wanted to to all the activities and do some kind of service. shares his ideas to make the Usually everywhere I’ve organization better. He truly lived I've done some type of enjoys his relationship with service. Before, I’ve helped his little? ; out with kids at the elemenServing in Big Brothers tary school as a tutor: Big Sisters has made hima Katy Peterson, match better person. Condie said, support specialist for Big “It gets me outside my bubBrothers Big Sisters, says ble. Instead of thinking what Jacob stands out as a volI'm going to do this week. I unteer. “He really takes the think what I can do to help perspective. Condie said he doesn't feel it is that much of a sacrifice to serve. “It doesn’t take that much time, and it’s not that hard to do. I kind of wish I would’ve done it earlier when I moved here. “I worry about their concerns instead of my concerns, and then you realize your concerns aren't even that big of a deal? said Condie. “I've got it pretty easy compared to other people. “I think most people have the bug to serve. They just haven't been exposed to it. I'm a kid at heart, so I love to go out and play, and he is always willing, too, because he is still a kid. It keeps you feeling young’ River Road Plaza (435) 674-1444 _ 2749 Tondquinit Drive. Large family home, recently reno- vated. Mature well-kept yard. : For the past few years, Henke has worked as a civil engineering draftsman. He got help getting into thet profession from his brother Brett, a civil engineer. “As. construction has slowed down, I've put that time into my music, Henke said. “My wife has made a lot of sacrifices’ Louis Allsop, Henke’s grandfather, is the person he credits with giving him an appreciation of all music. “He taught me an appreciation for the simple things that don’t cost money: Most of his family members have “a lot of music talent,’ he added. The bid to win his wife's heart was his initial inspiration, Henke said. “Now I get my inspiration from a variety of sources, he said. He pulled a book of poetry the he created in a high school class from the bookshelf and flipped open a page in demonstration. “I can't create music unless it comes from inspiration” His lyrics are what takes — 9 They just don’t have it in their family, said Condie. WWW river-realty.net | “I didn't really do well grades-wise, but the learning started coming back,’ he said of those years. 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He is now one of four finalists for a grand prize of $15,000. ~ him the longest, he said. en = "I try‘to make sure. I'm using metaphors that I look into the classical meanings; he said. “A lot of what I write is to try to remind myself of the Christian ideals I've been taught” “As a future project I want to do a Christmas album or a spiritual album; he said. “Something that has to do with my Utah Mormon roots. Regardless of how the contest turns out, Henke said he’s gained from his participation. =. _ “The greatest thing finding that 1 can leave “TURN KEY” COMPLETELY FURNISHED TOWN HOME! ba. Beautiful grounds. & patio. Lots of amenities! Call MICHELLE MCCALL 435-680-4401 Best price in the neighborhood!’ Immaculate town home, shows like new! 3bd/2ba. Gas Fireplace, great location, near pool! Owner/agent. Call MICHELLE MCCALL 435-680-4401 my comfort zone,’ he said. “Public performance isn't what motivates me. It’s not — my nature to be in the spotlight. 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