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Show Page Six - The Springville Herald - May 12, 1999 UVSC Vice President plans retirement If he had been asked years ago when what he would be doing now, Dick Chappell of Springville would never have imagined he would be where he is today. It never entered my mind that someday I would be a dean or a vice president in education, educa-tion, he said. But opportunities have arisen and I have found a very satisfying career in something some-thing that I never expected. Now the vice president of administration and institutional advancement at Utah Vallev Sate College (UVSC), it appears unexpected turns are typical of Chappell 's career in education, which will end June 30 when he retires. Chappell began his career as a computer science professor and later was director of computation services and associate director of the Merrill Library and Learning Resources Center at Utah State University. Throughout his career in education he pursued his own goals earning two masters degrees, de-grees, one in library and information informa-tion sciences and the other in business administration. Later, Chappell completed his Ph.D. in education administration from Columbia Pacific in San Francisco. Francis-co. Seeking the challenge of planning and developing a school through change, Chappell accepted accept-ed a position at the University of Texas in Odessa to create an upper-level graduate school. There were no students, faculty, facul-ty, staff or facilities when I arrived, ar-rived, said Chappell. I had to hire 150 faculty members all at once, coordinate the formation of a computer center and library among other things. It was exciting excit-ing to see a library that had no books when I began with over 450,000 books when I left 11 years later. With his experience at the University of Texas, Chappell was attracted to working at an up and coming school in Orem, Utah called Utah Technical College (UTC in September 1982. Chap-', Chap-', pell created the departments' of development ancTplanning in his position as vice president at UTC. After my experience at University of Texas, coming to UTC looked like another opportunity oppor-tunity to create and plan the expansion of a school, he said. UTC soon became Utah Valley Val-ley Community College (UVCC) only to grow into UVSC years later. Being here and seeing the school move from UTC to UVCC to UVSC has been so exciting, he said. My job here has been continually mind-expanding and very satisfying. At UVSC, Chappell has overseen over-seen the planning, funding and construction expansion efforts of over half a million square feet of campus buildings. Working with the foundation board, Chappell also helped to build donation earnings from virtually no assets to now over $38 million dollars in investments and deferred gifts. His professional success has been marked by several accomplishments accomplish-ments at UVSC. My crowning achievement was managing the development of the sports and events complex in the McKay Events Center. It took almost 10 years from the feasibility feasibil-ity surveys, to planning, to working work-ing with the architects, to finally 5?"WWl H I """frill UlTf ...SSS" I You're in goodhands. I I - 1 Mac Brimhall 1 . - IS- 1 Allstate Insurance Company I IP' I 87 East 500 South I r 489-3661 1 "Experienced driver? Driving record clean for three years? You could get 10 off for excellent behavior. Five years? 20." Being in good hands is the only place to be." 'fi Al!r.,i.. Invii.iti"- r.'jfiiirtlt. I Wlhhl'i. Miitf". Vilitf I s ij i jf ....j & s , Ci - Dick Chappell seeing it come to fruition. It was a great professional accomplishment, accomplish-ment, Chappell said. Not every accomplishment came without challenges. Chappell Chap-pell said the greatest challenge he had to face in his career was keeping up with the technology available in education. It is a continuous challenge to stay current and to keep the campus up-to-date on technology, he said. When I came to UVSC there was not a computer in the whole school. It has been exciting excit-ing to see the growth not only in buildings, but in the use and availability of technology on campus. Chappell's vision for UVSC will be missed by his colleagues. According to Kerry Romesburg, president of UVSC, "Dr. Chappell Chap-pell has been an integral part of the management of UVSC throughout throu-ghout its phenomenal growth and transformation from Utah Technical Techni-cal College to Utah Valley Community Com-munity College to Utah Valley State College. His broad knowledge knowl-edge of higher education and is ability to work with a variety:j)f constituencies has been a tremendous tremen-dous asset to the college. I hope we can continue to keep him involved after his retirement." Lori Ann Wolf, daughter of Sheldon and Lou Ann Wolf of the Hobble Creek Tenth Ward, received her Young Womanhood Woman-hood Recognition Award May 4, 1999. For her projects she sewed baby blankets and balls for the Sort Center, tied quilts for handicapped children, did yard work and is helping to support some missionaries. t to .itf.uUhihiv .ni ,u, ,l,L, ,i, f i,, i ,iLi,. , ' it . j There has been 100 years of educational excellence at Mapl-eton Mapl-eton Elementary, and on May 6, Mapleton Elementary celebrated its 100th Birthday. The ' first Mapleton Elementary was a two-story two-story building built in 1899. That building had six classrooms with two outhouses. There have been four additions and one demolition to Mapleton School. Currently there are 39 classrooms and 802 students. T The day-long celebration began with the unveiling of the statue, "Just Imagine," sculpted by Korry Bird, Mapleton resident. resi-dent. The statue is a young man with a whimsical dragon. The young man holds a book representing repre-senting the knowledge that comes from learning. The dragon is sure to bring smiles as its nose is rubbed by the students at Mapleton. Maple-ton. Many supporters, along with the artist, made the sculpture possible, including the Frischk-necht Frischk-necht and Nemelka families. Paul and Ginnie Snyder, along with donations, helped Western Quality Quali-ty Concrete provide the unique pedestal. The base of the pedestal is made for sitting. Mr. Denis P. Poulsen, Superintendent Super-intendent of Nebo Schools and parent and grandparent of some of the Mapleton Mountaineers, congratulated the staff and student stu-dent body for their many achievements. achieve-ments. Mr. Poulson explained that it is the people that make the ? school, not buildings or pro- ; grams. ' John Crandall explained to the guests the significance of the first 50-star flag that was flown at Mapleton Elementary. The 1959 flag is flying in front of the ' school and will be on display in the future. Former teachers and staff members from Mapleton Elementary were invited guests for the statue unveiling and the student assembly. Principal J. Lynn Jones wel-' corned all students and guests. The assembly began with "My" Favorite Things." The song had new words. The 5th grade students' stude-nts' favorite things are math, graphing, laughing, cutting, reading, vocabulary, history, . books, etc. . j.,,;i.v,.: i,. Ki A , CD RbM.presentatiqn.was hosted by Mr., Jo.nes. The tides in": the multi-media presentation were Early History, School Principals, Groovy 60s, Watch Us Grow, Present Day, Utah Centennial, Still Growing, Fun Times and Video Birthday ' Wishes from ; Utah celebrities and students. The CDs are on sale at Mapleton for $10. "Thousand Points of Light" was sung by the Mapleton student body. Mr. Brad Brinkerhoff and Mrs. Jones sang "Happy Birthday Zippidy-Do-Dah" with the student stu-dent body to conclude the morning morn-ing program. The afternoon and evening activities were programs by every grade level, free carnival-type activities and food. The activities were made possible by generous donations from: Western Quality Concrete, Reams, Central Bank, Classic Construction Services, Ultimate Electronics, Austin Reid, Family Home Financial, Charlies, Novel, Macey's, Alber- M School WO ysars h I Mil ftr7" 16 cl Qf VJ JV.fi' c- Mapleton sculptor Korry Bird, right, is shown with two of his boys and Mapleton School Principal Lynn Jones at the dedication of Bird's outdoor sculptor piece, "Just Imagine," on the grounds of the school. This was done as part of the 100th birthday celebration at the school last Airti Ciitty gilloOT The 1999 Art City Days Balloon Festival Committee is excited to announce that planning is underway for this year's Balloon Bal-loon Festival to be held on June 10, 11 and 12. The public is invited to attend this colorful and spectacular event. Alan Kirkham, Balloon Festival Committee member, says "It's fun to walk among the canyon of brightly colored balloons as they launch. "if'ts. fascinating 'to wafclT'the' ''pirots"prepare their balloons'' for ' launch. Spectators are often given opportunities to help the launch teams. "This year's turnout should be well over one thousand people." As many as twenty balloons are expected this year, including the much anticipated Smokey the Bear balloon. Balloon pilots will be competing compet-ing for the "General Orville Anderson Cup." This award is named after the balloon pioneer, scientist and military strategist, Orville Anderson, who was born and raised in Springville, Utah. Anderson became a pilot in the , Army Air Corps after enlisting in the United State Army at the conclusion of World War I. tsons, Jones Paint and Glass, Roberts, Ascent, Inc., Office Plus, Scizzors, Baer Bronze, Mapleton Floral, Aliens, Straight From the Heart and Jackson's Hole. Future CW Dafsab Contest Cu here to reregister bf Ma( 2-J,hi June 5 il Springville High School Mjs to Festival Orville Anderson trained in balloon bal-loon flight and set a world record in balloon altitude and free-fall parachuting. He was also one of the first two humans to see the curvature of the earth and conduct con-duct early , cosmic ray experiments. experi-ments. Because of his outstanding career, the U.S. Air Force Command Com-mand and the General Staff Col-.lege Col-.lege at, .Maxwell Air, Force Base in Montgomery j, Alabama' were named in Anderson's honor. ' The Balloon Festival is funded entirely by donations from individuals, indi-viduals, organizations and businesses. busi-nesses. Duane Allman, Balloon Festival chairman, said, "We depend on our generous sponsors to make the Festival a success." Different levels of sponsorship are available ranging from $150 individual sponsors to a $2500 event sponsor. All levels of sponsors receive balloon rides, tickets to the sponsors' dinner PART-TIME SUMMER JOB OPENINGS Springville City is now accepting applications for part-time summer help in the parks. Applicants must have a valid Utah State Drivers License. Applications Ap-plications can be picked up at the City Offices, 50 South Main Street, Springville, Utah. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, May 21, 1999. Any questions, call (801)489-2770 Monday through Friday. Star i : i I Future Stars fexs, I I Art City Vap &abf Contest h Y I I Salurda-f, Zuni 5. 1111 y7 Vy I F-egistration Form nn&V ' I Registration Deadline: Ma-j 2-1lh V(jL13i I I &abf's Name: I I Parent's Name: , Mdress: - : I AppUunl mini t SpringviUtMapUltm rei.dml I Telephone: I I &abf Pirth Date: ' " I I inHO FO I I Pabies will be judged in while onesies or while t-shirta ontyll I Judging Times s gtgislralion Fee: $ .oo (baby's age on Tune 5th) Late Registration: $10.00 O Up to 4 mo 10:00 am ,tni this form ini fee ,0. . 5-1 mo 10:70 am . ... ... I , ' Springville LAi I I - 10 mo H:00 am ,,.. ' I I II - n mo ll:o am c. t lL , . I . . 50 South Mam A I O 14-18 mo 1:00 m t . . , )4 I ..,. r Springville, UT. 4(0? . I 11 - 3-4 mo.. 1:70 pm ' 3 . I i JJLj om 4 week. The statue depicts a child holding some books and leading a pet dragon-showing the imagination of children. The base was built so that young people could sit or stand on it and pet the dragon. Many Mapleton citizens made the sculpture possible. featmur apin and balloon festival T-shirts. In addition, sponsors' will ' receive different levels of advertising adver-tising exposure through posters, ( fliers, signs, and radio and television televi-sion coverage. "We have assembled a package pack-age of goods that will more than compensate sponsors for their contribution, regardless of the level at which they choose to . participate." says Allman. ; .li. Interested sponsors . should contact the Balloon' Festival Committee at P.O. Box 990, Springville, Utah 84663. At a formal dinner party, nothing but salt and pepper shakers shak-ers should be on the table. All other seasonings and dishes are passed at the proper time. John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft are the only U.S. Presidents buried at Arlington National Cemetery. iH "ft Ti POOR C( |