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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork Palmyra Ward's birthday Kiwanis Covering what matters most of Bishop Marinus Larsen. But it was so difficult for the There and Back Again people to travel the roads to Shirlene R. Ottesen go to town to attend church, that in 1893 a Sunday school Happy birthday, Palmyra was organized with James A. ward! As of Saturday, August Boyack as the superintendent. 11, we are 106 years old. There was no church building That is the date that a ward and so the people met in the was officially organized in one-room adobe school. The Palmyra. And at that time, we first meeting was held on were part of the Nebo Stake. July 2, 1893 with 51 people A. T. Money was sustained present. The children were as bishop, and his counselors instructed to bring a nickel were Thomas Halverson and the following Sunday and a Ed. M. Banks, with Erastus total of $2.05 was collected. . Ottesen as ward clerk and I have a receipt showing They served'for 20 years. the days that my dad worked The community of on the road project. Each Palmyra is actually 156 years farmer was assessed to work old because a branch of the so many days with a wagon church was organized on and team of horses to haul Dec. 21, 1851 with William gravel, making the roads Pace as the bishop. At this solid enough to travel on time we were part of Utah in all kinds of weather. The Stake with the stake leaders county offered the men a living in Provo. So our history dollar a day for their work. goes way back. Thanks to With all the good roads many fearless pioneers who we have today it's hard to struggled, built ditches, roads imagine that all the roads and lived in very primitive started out as dirt roads. Then shelters, we are thriving and they were graveled roads, and doing well. I never drive on then came the asphalt. For a a road here that I don't think long time there was only one of the men who hauled gravel oiled road in Palmyra and it to make the roads so they came from town and ended at were passable and usable. our church. Until the roads were made Even the relief society it was almost impossible to sisters had a hard time getting get around in the winter and to the church for meetings. early spring. They were just Rhoda Robertson Banks dirt, and when they were wet said in her history, ' T h e they were extremely muddy first ten years after I moved and difficult to navigate. In here, the winters were hard the late 1890s, we were called and there was a lot of snow. the north branch of the third When the snow melted it left ward, under the direction the roads so muddy it was hard to get through, even with a team. When we went to relief society, we had to cling to the fences and walk on the ridges. The women wore longer dresses then and we couldn't hold up our skirts and fence at the same time, so we would get wet. When we would get to the church we would look at each other and laugh because our skirts, shoes and stockings were all wet and muddy." Itwasn'tuntil 1900 that we hadabuildingtoaccommodate church meetings. It was just a large, rectangular building made of lumber. The yard was surrounded by cinders, not beautiful lawns and shady trees like today. There wasn't any indoor plumbing, and the outhouses were located down a little path to the east of the building. As we take a good look at what we have, I hope that we will have some degree of appreciation and gratitude for those who came here 150 years ago. Although we have certainly made great progress in many areas, these wonderful, hard working people were the ones that laid a solid foundation upon which we could build. Thanks to the early settlers of Palmyra in 1851 and to the many good people who lived here when our ward was organized in 1901. Parting thought for the week; Wisdom consists in blowing what to do with what you know. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007 • A3 Courtesy photo / Eugene Colledge EXTRA MILE: Kiwanis held an appreciation dinner for all those who went the extra mile to make the Kiwanis concessions stands a big hit. The Kiwanis concession stands at the rodeo were a major success this year. The Kiwanis Club held a special recognition steak fry to thank all the volunteers and companies that helped make it a success. More than 30 volunteers, company reps, Kiwanis members and guests were recognized at Canyon View Park. President Mark Nelson conducted, Eugene Colledge led the pledge and Dale Peery gave the prayer. Chad Bunn, finance chairman, told the history of the concessions stands and told why this year was so successful. Many individuals and companies donated hours, money and discounts to help defray initial expenses. Special recognition was given to Lorie Bunn, wife of Chad Bunn. Special thanks to Sam's'Club, Macey's, J-Mart, Circle V Meat, Hickory Kist, Park Ro She, Domino's Pizza, Tour Ice and Ryan McGuire. Also, a special thanks to the citizens of Spanish Fork and Salem for their support. All monies raised are used to help make this community a better place to live. Pictured above is Chad Bunn. Seniors Postman retires Courtesy photo OFF TO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS: Postman Larry Palmer retired Aug. 2, 2007 with almost 30 years of service. His dedication and tireless service will surely be missed. American Legion Steve Hardman / Spanish Fork News BIG DONATION: The Spanish Fork Senior Citizens received a welcome donation from an area organization at their luncheon on Monday, Aug. 13. The Provo Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2924 presented the Center with a $1,000 check. Arthur Janes, JoAnne Williams and Cora Swenson represented the Eagles at the presentation. Mayor Joe Thomas, Councilman Wayne Andersen, Senior Center Director Joyce Webb and Leah Butler were on hand to receive the donation. Janes, a longtime Eagle, applied for the grant on behalf of the Senior Center from the international FOE organization. Pictured, top, left to right Arthur Janes, Wayne Andersen, Joyce Webb, Leah Butler. Pictured, bottom JoAnne Williams and Cora Swenson visit with local seniors. -NEWS- Spanish Fork LOCALLY OWNF.D AND OP1LHATED Serving you and your family with: INTEGRITY Keith Davis / Courtesy photo SUMMER BASH: American Legion District #4 (Lehi to Nephi) held their annual summer party last week at the Veteran's Pavilion, Kelly's Grove, Hobble Creek Canyon in Springville. They were entertained by the "Kinsmen" who played old time music. Pictured, from left to right, are Doug Clayson from Lindon, Alton Barzee from Springville and Don Hansen from Orem; back row, Springville Post #28 Commander Bill Corry, Payson Post #48 Commander Gary Herbert, Spanish Fork Post #68 Post Commander John Williams and Dist. #4 Commander George Van DeWater from Orem. Seventy members from the Legion and Auxiliary Posts attended this summer social. QUALITY LARRY D. VEST Associate Broker/BSB/ABR List or buy your home with the "VEST" realtor in Utah County. SERVICE BONUS! EXCELLENCE (in-State only - three days max) • PASSION Free truck to move 212 South Main • Spanish Fork |