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Show V Pleasant Grove Review New Utah! - Wednesday, March 1 , 2000 - Page 6 Early resident, John Gleason passed on love of education to progeny By Cindy Burton It is sometimes amazing how the core values of ancestors ances-tors can resonate so strongly in their progeny. Such is the case of John Streater Gleason, who was the sixth child of Ezekial and Polly Gleason of Livonia, New York, and his progeny. John S. Gleason moved to Pleasant Grove in 1873 at the age of 54. Already a mature adult, with a lengthy list of accomplishments and religious service, Gleason began the process of leaving his imprint on this small community. Gleason owned a farm not far from what is now the intersection inter-section of 1300 North and State Street. It is here that he and his family lived until his death in 1904. "It was his property until he turned it over to his son, who turned it over to his (John's) granddaughter," explained great-granddaughter Kaye Shelley of American Fork. The property was later sold to Alpine School District, and is now the site of Pleasant Grove's newest elementary school. The elementary school is slated to open this fall. It is this connection with education that resonates with Gleason's progeny. "He was interested all of his life in education," shared Shelley. Born into a large farming family in 1819, Gleason took it upon himself to acquire an education edu-cation as he was growing up. "They had a large family and (the children) had to go to work," Shelley explained. "It was very unusual for a young man then to get an education. He was a very apt student." Gleason was baptized into the LDS Church in his late teens and was sent on a mission mis-sion to preach in the eastern United States and Canada. Upon returning, he, his wife and her family moved to Nauvoo, 111. He then was appointed the captain of the First Battalion of the Nauvoo Legion. Following the death of Joseph Smith, he assisted Mormon settlers in the crossing of the Mississippi River in route to winter quarters quar-ters in Nebraska. Gleason was with Brigham Young and company when they reached Salt Lake City in July 1947. He eventually settled in Centerville where he farmed and taught school. Later he and his family moved to Tooele, where he held the position of county commissioner. commis-sioner. They then moved to Farmington in 1853 where he held the position first of justice of the peace and later as county clerk. In Farmington he once if John Streater Gleason again taught in the public schools. By the time John Gleason and his family moved the Pleasant Grove, he had already begun to instill an interest in education in his children. Each generation of Gleasons continue contin-ue to value education as demonstrated by three generations genera-tions of his progeny employed by the Alpine School District. "We have always been taught that going to school is a privilege and should not be taken for granted," explained great-granddaughter Shelley. North Fields Neighborhood to meet March The North Fields Neighborhood will meet Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Leisure Services Building, 41 E. 200 South. Agenda items will include discussion of the revision of the animal ordinance and proposed amendment of the General Plan legalizing animals, ani-mals, the General Plan Amendment regarding rezoning and the East Bench annexation. Residents who have any concerns about other neighborhood neigh-borhood or city issues should attend the meeting. All residents of neighborhood are aged to attend, as i-these i-these issues is verv tant. y Anyone with qup,, should call Libbv Fi 785-7271 or 376-063 Bin Sorinas. Grove Creek, Little Denmark Monkey Town to hold combined meeting i i n i m , BiV SDrinErs. Grove Creek, Little Denmark and Monkey Town Neighborhoods will hold a combined meeting Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Community Development Building, 86 E. 100 South (enter on the south side). Agenda items will include Heather Miller on National Family Week, sidewalk on 1100 North (rrom canal to school), three lands and no street parking on 100 East, pool bubble, alternative forms of city government, proposed park on 1100 North, Neighborhood Watch, discussion of the revision of ' the animal ordinance and proposed amendment of the General Plan legalize Pdate ma a QnH -i i-. i -i tti r m j c 00 .j.j.v. x. ana grams. All residents 0f ti neighborhoods are eW aged to attend as inPa ' these issues is veryV tant. Anyone with qUes call Libby Flegal at 781 r or 376-0638. ' Old Fort, Scratch Gravel to meet March 8 Old Fort and Scratch Gravel Neighborhoods will hold a combined meeting on Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Community Development Building, 86 E. 100 South (enter on the south side). Agenda items will include Heather Miller on National Family Week, pool bubble, alternative forms of city gov ernment, Neighborhood Watch, discussion of the revision revi-sion of the animal ordinance and proposed amendment of the General Plan legalizing animals and an update on the C.E.R.T. and 3-Step programs, pro-grams, discussion of the secondary sec-ondary water system, a signal sig-nal at 100 East and 200 South, 1-15 interchange, Mater Street Plan, and play equipment at downtown city park. Old Fort Neighbor will also elect a secret, and chairmen for varir committees. All residents of tk neighborhoods are encc-aged encc-aged to attend as input , these issues is very imp. tant. Anyone with quest call Libby Flegal at 785-7:: or 376-0638. fctt. . . v. v ... ... w Ja v v y k v vk . . s t i . . i s i Miss Pleasant Grove Deadline for applications for Miss Pleasant Grove Scholarship Pageant. Submit applications at Pleasant Grove City Hall, attn: Karen Bezzant, 70 S. 100 East. PGHS activities PGHS Region WindsPercussion at PG 3:30 p.m. Lindon City Undon Historic Preservation Committee Meeting 7 p.m. at the Lindon City Center, 100 North State St. Caregivers Support Group To help Individuals caring for loved ones at home with the support they need to get through difficult times, several sever-al home health care agencies in Utah County are sponsoring a free caregivers support group conducted by a social worker and a registered nurse. The group will meet today from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Eldred Center, 270 W. 500 North, Room 6, Provo.The group meets the first Wednesday of each month. For information informa-tion contact the Eldred Center at 379-6620. Neighborhood Meeting Big Springs, Grove Creek, Little Denmark and Monkey Town Neighborhood combined meeting at 7 p.m. in the community development conference room, 86 E. 100 South. Manic Depressive Assoc. The Manic Depressive Association of Utah Valley meets today and every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Utah State Hospital administration building. The meeting is for those with mood disorders as well as their families and friends. Weekly meetings will feature speakers and a meeting of the local support group. For information call Christina Heath at 224-6188. North Utah Valley Disaster Readiness This group, focusing on the 3-Step program, will meet the first Thursday of each month starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The evening will include guest speakers, an introduction to 3-Steps 3-Steps for first-timers, and Q&A sessions for those who have attended a previous meeting. Meetings are held in the American Fork Senior Citizen Center, 54 E. Main St., American Fork. Everyone is welcome to attend. ers.The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information, contact Lynne Jolley, 756-3094. Pleasant Grove City Library Friday Night at the Ubrary, 7 p.m. Square Foot Gardening. Neighborhood Advisory Board PG Neighborhood Advisory Board meeting, community development building, build-ing, 5:30 to 6:30. ' PG City Council Pleasant Grove city council meeting, 7 p.m., community development building. build-ing. 86 E. 100 South. Lindon City Council Lindon City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Lindon City Center, 100 N. State St. Women's Cancer Clinics The Utah County Health Department holds Women's Cancer Clinics specifically specifical-ly for Utah County residents each Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Utah County Health Department, 589 S. State, Provo. Free breast exams, pap tests and mammograms for those who meet age and income guidelines. For those who do not qualify for free services, ser-vices, cost is $30 for all three. Call 370 8738 to see if you qualify, or for other information. Community Scout Troop Come and join the new Community Boy Scout Troop. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Preschool Building south of the Community Presbyterian Church, 75 N. 100 East, American Fork. For information, call Michele Thomas at 756-7798. Utah Valley Wood Carvers The Utah Valley Wood Carvers meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Orem Seniors Friendship Center, 93 N. 400 East, Orem, lower level. Timpanogos Chapter of League of Utah Writers The Timpanogos Chapter of the League of Utah Writers will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the American Fork Veterans Hall, 53 N. Center Street. There will be guest speak- Little Miss Lindon Undon City now accepting applications applica-tions for Little Miss Lindon Lindon City Planning Commission Undon Planning Commission meeting, meet-ing, 7 p.m., Lindon City Center, 100 N.State St. PGHS Activities PGHS Orchestra concert 7 p.m. Neighborhood Meetings North Fields Neighborhood will meet at 7 p.m. in the Leisure Services Building, 41 E. 200 South. Old Fort and Scratch Gravel Neighborhoods will meet at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the community development building, 86 E. 100 South. TOPS Club meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit organization designed to help people lose weight, meets every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Lindon City Building, 100 N. State Street, Lindon. For more information call 785-3657. Toastmasters The Olympic Orators meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. upstairs in the Broadstone Building, 765 E. Main (behind Wingers). The group is dedicated to helping members sharpen their speaking, speak-ing, presenting and sales skills. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Terrel Davis at 916-3330. - UNLIMITED - One (l)Card Tree With Every Child's Haircut During The Month of March (ages 12 under - only while supplies last) Conveniently opened to better serve you! Monday - Friday 8am - 9pm Saturday 8am - 9pm Located in Old Towne Square by Hollywood Video & Radio Shack 456 E. State Rd. 700 American Fork, UT gi'J'TStiOT 1 One of a 'Kind, Unique, i Handcrafted Items Located at: Utah State Developmental Center 895 North 900 East . s 'j i American Fork, UT - - ' -(Across from ML Timpanogos Temple) Z The COTTAGE ENTERPRISES gift shopisop; ; Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pi WW Submit information on your group's activitifies for the Community Calendar by sending a written note to this newspaper, P.O. Box 7, American Fork, Utah 84003 or by calling 756-5273. 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