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Show -N E W S- A12 • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008 Spanish Fork Coveting what matters mos Courtesy photos Courtesy image / Haley Richardson UP A TREE: This 20x20" oil painting by Haley Richardson will be on display at the All Things Art Studio in Springville. Local students organize art show Christene Choate STAFF WRITER er they want. All classes are taught by the studio director Mar)' Reeder. Mary Reeder is loved On Saturday, June 28, an Art Show is being pre- by many of her students sented at the All Things for her talent and her abilArt Studio in Springville. ity to teach it to others. Local artists from Span"Mary Reeder is one ish Fork and Salem will be of the most remarkable displaying their artwork people I have ever met," for the public. said Richardson, "She truThe artists are students ly has touched the lives of of a professional artist so many, helping them to Mary Reeder; they work grow and develop as artall year long to work up ists and as people. Many to the point where they of her students have gone can display their work to very far as professional the public. Classes are for artists." anyone looking to perfect The art show haptheir artistic abilities. Sa- pens once a year and has lem local Haley Richard- been an event for six. The son has been taking the first four years the show classes for more than nine was displayed at Art City . years. Days in Springville, but "I have loved art my for the past two years the : entire life," said Richard- show has been displayed son, "I got her number at Mary Reeder's studio when I was nine and have All Things Art. The studio been with her ever since." gets transformed from a Classes are open to normal art studio to a full anyone, from Adults to on gallery. Children, and intermediAlong with Haley Richate to advanced artists. ardson, many other locals The art show will feature are participating in the art from a wide range of art show, including Mike artists, from the age of ten Krum, Lena Money, Nato adult. than Buhler, Chris Brown, Jessica Groberg, Michelle The advanced classes focus more on drawing Groberg, Mckenna Nelson from life, but they also and Kayli Champney. study different styles and The art show will be on art work from professional Saturday, June 28 at the artists. A lot of the class is All Things Art Studio in studio time where students Springville, 935 S. 1000 can paint or draw whatev- E. from 5-9 p.m. Canyon: From SAFETY • A l few fatalities," said Christen sen. The speed limit varies between 60 and 65 miles an hour going up the canyon. "The speed limit never goes above 65. I stop people all the time that say k Oh, I thought the speed limit was 75.' There is certainly nothing up the canyon like that," Christensen explained. "A lot of times when the weather is bad people don't reduce their speed appropriately. In rain, they want to drive at or above the posted speed limit. We get there after they have hydroplaned off the road and hit something, and they say they were doing 65. That's the maximum speed in optimum conditions — when it's wet, reduce your speed," Christensen said. 'The bottom line is that you have to maintain control of your vehicle. If you cannot maintain control of your vehicle and lose control, you have broken the law and you will be cited," Christensen explained. The long-term crash rate up Spanish Fork Can- yon has been brought down quite a bit. This is due in part to extra troopers patrolling the canyon, and the improvements made to the road by UDOT. "There's certainly still a lot of room for improvement," Christensen said. "That falls to the operators of the vehicles to drive safely — we can't drive their cars for them." Suggested tips for safe "There's certainly still a lot of room for improvement." - Brett Christensen driving, not only in the canyon but on all roads, include: • Check the condition of your vehicle before you leave. • Maintain your vehicles in a safe, working order. • Secure your load. • Plan enough time to get there. • Be alert. A sleepy driver is every bit as dangerous as a drunk driver. GOOD CITIZENSHIP: Oustanding Citizen Merlene Sumsions Evans rides in Bob Anderson's antique car. HONOREES: Wendell and Marva Hansen were honored as Lake Shore's couple of the year. Lake Shore Homecoming Families, friends, and extended relatives came from near and far to participate in the annual Lake Shore Homecoming, held on June 13-14, 2008. This year's theme, "The History of Lake Shore", was chosen by Chairpersons Shirl and Joyce Simmons. It was based on the book History and Memories of Lake Shore, Utah compiled and published in 2000 by Mattie Barney Cornaby. Co-Chairpersons were Teri and Kurt Jensen. The events included a flag ceremony, children's parade and games, baseball game, Lake Shore history slide show and display room, programs, crafts, as well as citizens eating baked goods and delicious food. After Saturday's program, Joyce Simmons thanked all of the committee members, who had worked so diligently to make the two-day event such a success. Every picnic table at Friday night's dinner was full to capacity as community members awaited the announcement of Wendell and Marva Hansen who were chosen as "Couple of the Year". Marva said, "This honor has come as a complete surprise!" The Hansens rode at the beginning of the children's parade on Saturday morning in a Mustang convertible. The family members for all the honored community members had secretly prepared tributes, which were given at Friday night's program. Wendell and Marva Hansen are the parents of seven children; David (Jada Clayson), Richard (Melanie Shepherd), Cheralyn (Ricky Monroe), Charlene (Scott Martineau), Mark (Jill Newitt), Marylynn (Ryan Sudquist), Bert (Julie Cornaby) and 17 grandchildren. They have both lived in Lake Shore since they were very small (64 years) and were high school sweethearts. Marva waited for Wendell to return from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in England, then they were married in the Outstanding Citizen: Grace Labaron Manti Temple on March 14, 1962. Wendell and his fatherin-law Mark Anderson operated the A & H John Deere Equipment dealership in Spanish Fork for 28 years, as well as trucked and farmed in Lake Shore. Wendell has served as a an LDS high councilman and in the Bishopric. Marva served in three LDS primary presidencies, as Ward Young Women's President, and Stake Young Women's President. She taught piano lessons in Lake Shore for 34 years. Marva stated, "We love doing activities with our family and spending time with them." Grace Labaron and Merlene Evans were honored as the "Outstanding Citizens". These two LDS Visiting Teaching friends can be seen on the Lake Shore roads, with Grace diligently driving Merlene. They are both good examples of leadership and service to each and every community member. Grace Labaron (age 92) moved to Lake Shore 52 years ago (1956) as a newly single mother with seven children: Jennie (Stephen Gibson), Linda (Maguel Calderon), Benjie (deceased), Julie (Richard Jacob), Lila, Fern (Larry Atwood), and Jon (Sharon Lafon). She put herself through nursing school, and then, while raising her family, worked for 16 years at the Utah Valley Hospital. She volunteered as the secretary for the Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) Association. ROYALTY: Overall homecoming royalty are King Jackson Cornaby and Queen Sarley Newitt with Prince Beau Newitt and Princess Josie Cornaby. Lake Shore 1st Ward royalty were King Travis Engle and Queen Sophie Cluff; 2nd Ward royalty were King Easton Jorgensen and Queen Cheyenne Jensen. Over the years, she has served in many LDS church positions. She was especially diligent doing LDS temple extraction work at the Spanish Fork Family History Center for 16 years by entering names on their newly developed computer software. She has also been the secretary for the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (D.U.P.) Lake Shore Camp for 16 years, and was the Camp President. She served for the Spanish Fork area D.U.P Company as the secretary (four yrs.) and was over the scrapbook (two yrs.). Grace's hobbies include being an avid reader, attending the temple, and socializing at the senior citizen luncheons. She is still very self-sufficient at her home in Lake Shore. Grace has 28 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The University of Utah is currently doing a research study on Grace and her family members to determine their secret for living such a good quality of life. Merlene Evans (age 96) has lived in Lake Shore for 70 years. She was born in Springville, and then moved as a single woman to teach at the Lake Shore School. She met and married bachelor Floyd Evans, and they became the parents of four children: David, Belva (Robbins)., Jim (Susan Stone), and Jane (Dave Scottorn). She has 10 grand-children and 24 great-grandchildren. Merlene's brother, Randall Sumsion (also a resident of Lake Shore), is married to her husband's sister Pam Evans Sumpsion. Merlene hasn't ever learned to drive a car on the road, but she drove the tractor while working in the fields. Over the years, she has sewed most of her young family's clothes, made quilts and afghans, was a local artist, made ceramic figurines, and cut local men and boy's hair, as well as given perms. She has served in many LDS church positions. She began doing extraction work 25 years ago by reading ancestral documents. She started with Norway years ago and is now doing the challenging Philippine documents. She enters the birth, death, and marriage dates to be recorded for descendants on cards, and later she learned to use the computer for her data entry. Only two years ago she bought herself a new home computer. Merlene's hobbies include reading and being a news junkie. Her characteristics include being organized, punctual, spiritual, and kind. Three years ago she personally painted her kitchen cupboardsAvalls, and was mowing her own lawn. Each family set up a display that could be viewed with pictures, artifacts and other fun items. Jack Tobaisson presented both Reilly and the Andersons with their certificates. Also, as part of the regular business of the festival, new directors were chosen and appointed to their various stations within the board's organization by Rick Mathews. One of the newest additions to the festivities included Jarron Orton 's Eagle Scout Project from last year. He did research on all the Icelandic citizens of Spanish Fork that had passed away. Once he had a list of the names compiled, Orton was able to cross list the names with those from the Spanish Fork Cemetery and place Icelandic flags at their graves in honor of their heritage. Over 400 flags were placed. Only ten graves could not be located, but flags were still placed together in their honor at the city cemetery. Orton hopes within the next year to have a book published with short stories about each of the people that have passed so that the community can have a record of their sacrifices and the heritage they passed on to this community. Iceland Days: From ICELAND • A l tained by the story-telling skills of Cherie Davis, who told an Icelandic Tale of travel and triumph. But not only adults performed for the attendees. A children's choir, the Barnakor, performed two songs and even had the crowd sing along with them. The whole park was utilized for the festivities. Booths that displayed artifacts, genealogical documents and souvenirs for purchase were set up around the stage creating a circle that attendees could walk around and view. The children also had their own section of the park set up for games, candy and fun. Racing Viking ships, a ring toss, a balloon man and many other activities were available free to the kids. Dan and Charline Cummins brought their Icelandic sheep for the children to pet and later Charline even gave a presentation on the different breeds and their uses. Every year there are two families honored at the celebration. This year was no exception and Kathleen Reilly and Karen and Ed Anderson were honored. |