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Show SPANISH FORK WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009 • A5 Covering what matters most Milestone New colonel in the ranks Lieutenant Col. Kurt R. 1989. Currently, he is the Davis of Salem, received full-time Director of Staff, his promotion to colonel Utah Air National Guard. in a ceremony at the Utah He has also served as direcAir National Guard Base tor of the State Partnership in Salt Lake City July 1, Program with Morocco, 2009, which saw Davis's Utah Air National Guard wife, Vickie, and hiscommunity manager, wing mother, Beverly Davis, executive officer and chief pin the eagle rank on his of current operations. epaulets. Since 2001, he has deA KC-135 navigator ployed five times with the with 2,200 hours of flight Utah Air Guard in support Courtesy photo time in his career, Davis has of Operations Enduring been a member of the Utah Freedom, Iraqi Freedom HONOR: Vickie, Kurt's wife and his mother, Beverly, pin the eagle rank on the epaulets of the new Colonel Davis. Air National Guard since and Noble Eagle. EMT employee says goodbye Douglas and lucille Throckmorton Thomas V Douglas and Lucille Throckmorton Thomas are celebrating their 80th birthdays. A party will be given in their honor on Monday, July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Genola town park. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. No sifts please. Thanks again. After 31 years of tireless suits. She is the wife of service in the Spanish Fork Bud, mother of three sons, Ambulance Department, grandmother to six and just Carol Davis has decided recently, great-grandmothit is time to say good-bye. er. Carol was a training Carol has been an amazing officer in the Ambulance strength to the Department, Department, a position and an incredible example that required much planof living the Department's ning and implementing motto of "service, compas- weekly training sessions sion and integrity." for all of its members. Although the com-She was greatly respected mitment necessary to in this capacity, with her maintain membership in vast knowledge, experithe Department requires ence and desire to assist much time, Carol loves to others to learn. Carol has keep busy and has made worked in the Emergency time for many other pur- Department at Mountain The annual Emergency Medical Services banquet was recently held in Payson honoring those who serve on the local Ambulance Departments. One member from each department is honoredfor.their special contribution. Spanish Fork was proud to honor Terry Stowell as the EMT of the year. Terry has dedicated over 20 years to serving the community as an intermediate EMT. He has worked on the night shift leaving his days free to pursue his caTerry Stowell reer during the day. Retired from 30 years of service to and much loved for his UDOT Terry has invaluable friendliness and great sense skills and is currently the of humor. The department departments Emergency would like to once again Vehicle Operations trainer, offer Terry warmest coninstructing the new EMTs gratulations on receiving on the driving of an ambu- this award and thank him lance. Terry is admired for for his continued service to his long term commitment his community. Marion Groesbeck Hales Marion Groesbeck Hales, of Spanish Fork, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on July 9 surrounded by her family at her home. She lived a very fulfilling life for 98 years^ Marion was born to Hilea McKenzie and William Jesse Groesbeck, Feb. 15, 1911, in Logan. She married Nathan Bradford Hales on Feb. 20, 1935, in the Salt Lake Temple. She spent most of her youth er; and Stephen (Cynthia) in Springville, and wasHales; 17 grandchildren; an active member of the and 48 great-grandchildren. LDS Church. She and her Funeral services will be husband, Nathan, served held Wednesday, July 15 at several years in the Provo 11 a.m. in the Spanish Fork Temple. She loved trav- West Stake Center Chapel, eling with family, going 360 North 650 West, Spanto Spanish Fork Seniors, ish Fork. There will be a playing bridge with her viewing held Wednesday friends, and was an avid morning at the church from BYU fan. 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to She was preceded in services. Burial will be at death by her husband, Na- Spanish Fork Cemetery. than Bradford Hales; seven The family extends a big brothers and sisters; and a thanks to 1st Choice Hosgranddaughter, Alisa Kay pice employees for their Fisher. She is survived by tender care. Condolences four children, Charles (Ja- may be sent to the family net) Hales; Nancy Hales at: www.walkerfamilymorYeck; Carol (Larry) Fish- tuary.com. Carol Davis EMS Banquet held Wedding Obituary View Hospital as a clerk for the past 26 years and is a much valued employee, being loved by all who know her. She will be greatly missed, especially by her crew, who regard her as family. The Department would like to wish Carol all the best in this new chapter of her life, and thank her for an amazing service and friendship. Carol will be honored and presented with a special award for her service at the annual awards banquet in February. Class of 1949 reunion Hendricksen, Shepherd Les and Susan Hendricksen are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Bethany Anne Hendricksen, to Jeremy Don Shepherd, son of Jerry Lee and Cindy Shepherd on Friday, July 17 in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. A reception will be held in their honor that evening from 7-9 p.m. at The Red Barn, 1250 South 1250 East, Mapleton. Spanish Fork High School's graduating class of . 1949 will celebrate its 60-year reunion on Satur-:.i day, July 25, 2009 at Primrose Retreat, 978 East '] Expressway Lane, Spanish Fork, 'at 6 p.m. We [ will be having a good time spent with old friends. Come enjoy a program and a delicious meai. Don't forget. We would love to see you. Committee: Glen \ Hawkins, Roy Miller, Eldon Money, Max Pinegar, ' Joann Stone,.Phyllis Peterson, Joan Christensen • Thorpe and Waldo Christensen. •;: Eat better Feel better. Shakes Smoothies Beverages Coffee QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING Hearthstone Manor Amenities .Great Food! "Eating is believin 7 • Assisted Living Level One and Two M i - Dana RobinsoH Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Sandwiches and Wraps 747 North Main, Spanish Fork 8OI-798-3 185 I ww^r. Jaxies.com • Dementia Care *$%%?$$&& • Large Private Rooms with 3/4 Bath • Local Telephone Service Included i . . • Cable Telvision 1424 South 1700 East Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 798-1500 |