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Show NEWS A3 Veteran's Day from AJ professor of Military Science who worked hard to make this event possible, shared some of his favorite moments from the event. "Colonel Acton spoke about being away from home in Afghanistan and remembered that some of the best times were receiving care packages from local elementary school kids," Wiedmeier said. "He thanked the elementar>' students for those good memories. He also thanked the veterans for their hard work." In response to the event's success, Wiedmeier said, "Today went well. I appreciate those who were able to come out and be there despite the cold weather. It was a great day to honor our surviving veterans. I encourage family members and friends to call the veterans and military servants they know, and thank them for their service to our country." Photos by Shane Maryott/UVU Review Smiling goodbye from AJ Lyndi Bone/UVU Review Jones greets two students coming into the bookstore. This approchability and warmth is what has made her so beloved. formed a simple job into a breath of kindness on a hectic campus. "I love to smile," said Jones. "This job makes me feel like I'm important because I love everybody here." One co-worker, Nancy Parker, has known Jones for 25 years. Parker described Jones as hard-working, punctual and always concerned for others - especially the students. "I remember one student that graduated and on her last day came by to see Jeannett specifically and thanked her for her kindness over the years," said Parker. "She's a bright shining light in people's eyes." Another co-worker, Stephanie Healy, also remembers Jones as being dedicated, on time and having a love for her job in the bookstore. Healy also remembers the first time she noticed something special about Jones. "I had just started and I remember all of these cute young men coming in everyday to say 'hi' and give her a hug," said Healy. "That's when I thought, I want to be like her." Jones's influence and kindness are not just limited to her coworkers. She has brightened the days of countless students with her trademark smile and hospitality. Grethchen Palmer, a senior at UVU, recounts Jones' impact on her time here at UVU as well. "She's so sincere and you can tell she cares about the students," said Palmer. "It was a pleasure just to walk by her, even if I was just cutting through the bookstore." Jones's 27 years of service came to an end on Friday, Nov. 12, when she retired from UVU. A party was held in her honor on Friday, Nov. 12 at noon. Guests enjoyed cake and ice cream and a chance to see the smiling face at UVU one last time. "I have a book that I started in 1983," said Jones. "I wrote down every day that I worked and how long I worked for 27 years. It's actually about four books now. I would work forever if I could," Learn valuable '=;../•* Waiting skills, ooxne write for the U V U Review! 7"i^ ^ To get started, v*':**: •*: contact Andrea :^JJ> Lindgren at •• ^&&^-$ news .uvurevlewOgmaU.Qom. .;.-V-•••"•', ^£ •;''}•:£./$:•' |