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Show Hard work helps Walter family win six awards at Blackhawk Fiddle Contest By Beky Beaton Winning six awards in the Blackhawk Fiddle Contest in Salina earlier this month was only the latest recognition of the musical talents of Alpine's Walter family. Kent and Diane's six children, ranging in age from 8 to 22, play two to five instruments each. Some of them have been on tour in four European countries; all of them are accomplished performers involved in a variety of musical enterprises. Diane said they didn't set out to build such a musical legacy. It all started when oldest child Janice, now 22, was in kindergarten. When she began piano lessons, they discovered she had perfect pitch. She took up the violin in second grade with next sister Julie, now 20, and things just mushroomed from there. Janice now teaches fiddle lessons in a studio at Summerhays Music in Orem, but her most faithful pupils have been her younger siblings. "I've really enjoyed sharing what I've learned with them," she said. They're so much fun, and really cute." Diane was the original This accomplishment pales in comparison to some of the others, however. Janice won the state fiddle championship in 1996. She also toured France and Italy with a group in 1993, and Julie joined her this past year on Clog r Photo by Beky Beaton The Walter Children: (back row, from left) Julie, Nathan and Andrea; (front row, from left) Janice, Adam and Danielle. pianist; all of the children play tices supervised by their nioth- that, as well as the violin. The er. older girls also play mandolin, "They just know they have bass fiddle and guitar. Nathan, to practice; if.'s what they do," 16, plays banjo, guitar and Diane said. A typical day for bass, while Andrea, 15, plays mandolin and bass. The youngsters, Danielle and Adam, are still on the basic two instruments. They are also the only ones who still have prac- - Internet Continued from front page Students may access the Internet, according to the policy, if they receive written parental permission and are under proper supervision by school officials. The district will also maintain a filtered access point for the Internet which will lessen the likelihood of receiving inappropriate materials. America's tour to England, France and Spain. Nathan joined the two girls and four of their cousins in a band called Wildfire that has played 13 and 11 week engagements at Six Flags in Chicago the past two summers. Janice trains the group and also does much of the arranging. The group prepared six completely different programs for each run. They put on five shows a day, six days a week. Earnings from these jobs have been put to good use. The older girls have used theirs to pay for their college expenses. Janice graduated from BYU this year with a BS in finance, while Julie is a BYU junior hoping to become a school counselor. Nathan and Andrea are at Lone Peak High School. They play in the school orchestra and have participated in pit groups for several musicals, the teenagers includes an hour at the piano, 45 minutes on the fiddle and 15 on their other string instruments. All the practice does pay off. At the Blackhawk contest Nov. one of the west's largest, including the recent producfamily members earned six of tion of "Singin" in the Rain" With cousin Lacey Madson 24 places in the competition. Danielle was third in small of Alpine and two others from elefry fiddle (under 13), Nathan Salt Lake, they do shows at and Andrea were second and mentary schools, reunions and private parties as "Wildfire II." third in junior fiddle (age Adam and Danielle are stuNathan was third in banjo dents at Alpine Elementary. So was second in Andrea open, far play in church, school they mandolin open, and Janice was and talent show programs. second in the accompanist diviDanielle is looking forward to sion with her guitar. Competitors were judged on being able to be a band member soon. rhythm, danceability, intonaAdam said his favorite part tion, timing and fiddling abiliis "I get to take lessons from ty. Pieces had to be memorized as no sheet music was allowed, Janice." Julie has most enjoyed and different pieces had to be the" travelling and all the people you get to meet." presented each round. 7-- 13-18- ), Secondary students will have access to accounts as long as parental and school are permission given. Elementary students will not have access to electronic mail. Copies of the newly adopted policies may be obtained by contacting Michael Robinson, District Public Information Office, at 756-846- Free Press - Wednesday, November 19, 1997 District establishes The Alpine School District board of education adopted its public meeting schedule for 1998 during its Sept. 11 meeting held at district headquarters in American Fork. During most of the months of the year, the board holds two public sessions - a business meeting on the second Tuesday of the month and a public input session, generally at a school in the district on the fourth Tuesday of the month. All meetings begin at 6 p.m. with the business meeting held at district headquarters, 575 North 100 East, American Fork. Questions regarding specific agenda items for the meetings may be directed to District Public Information Officer Michael Robinson at The adopted schedule is: meeting schedule Feb 10 Feb 24 Timpanogos Mar 1 0 Mar 24 District office board room Westmore Elementary April 14 April 28 District office board room Meadow Elementary May 12 District office board room June 16 District office board room 4 District office board room July 1 Aug 1 1 District office board room games. Despite having to travel some distance to participate, all cheerleaders must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to remain on the team. In addition to cheerleading, Natalie has participated in gymnastics and dance instruction. She danced with the Stars and the Dance Academy; with the latter group, she danced in e show at the Pro the Bowl in Hawaii three years pre-gam- ago. "She has always wanted to be a cheerleader," said Michelle. "But they have to be dedicated." occupational therapist. Following her graduation Lehi from High School, Michelle earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Young Brigham University and taught second grade at Alpine Elementary for seven years. She has served on the Lehi Recreation Committee for seven years, serving as the group's secretary for about three years. She has also been president of the Lehi Junior High School PTSA and a member of the Lehi Library Board and the Lehi Booster Club. Sept 8 Sept 22 District office board room Oct 13 Oct 27 District office board room Nov 10 Nov 24 District office board room Dec 8 District office board room Bonneville Elementary Pleasant Grove Junior High 756-846- Jan 13 Jan 27 District office board room Forbes Elementary Sharon Elementary J i If your home loan is over 8... refinance now! Mortgage rates are at one of the lowest points in the last 25 years and at Western Home Loans we offer a Best Rate Guarantee. 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A Sandy woman reported the theft of more than $1,250 in various items, including jewelry, power tools and money. The unknown suspect entered the residence by cutting a hole in a window screen and breaking the glass; the perpetrator left a soda can and a cigarette in the home. The case is still under investigation. Two Lehi men and one American Fork man were booked into the Utah County Jail on their respective warrants of $1,750, $410 and $532. A Lehi man was the victim of a vehicular burglary when approximately $600 worth of tools was taken from a toolbox in his vehicle. There are no suspects in the case. A container featuring a popular logo was blatantly stolen from a local convenience store. An eyewitness observed a male subject get the barrel from behind a storage shed, put it in his truck and drive off. The case is still under investigation. Macy's Continued from front page the others practice four days each week for two hours to perfect their routines. 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