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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork Covering what matters most MICHAEL KELSEY Popular performer returns to SF Clair Jones STAFF WRITER He bounces onstage, barefoot and grinning in a black t-shirt and holey jeans. The crowd erupts with applause as he immediately begins to assault his guitar; strumming, plucking, thumping, slapping and spontaneously retuning the instrument. His name is Michael Kelsey, and his "progressive-aggressive acoustic rock" has been blowing the minds of Spanish Fork residents for nearly a decade. "Kelsey and I met back in the late 90s, and he's always liked Spanish Fork. He's always done really well here and he's got a lot of very devoted fans. He puts on a great show. He's just a top-notch entertainer, and he has fans all over the world," said Curt Gordon of Boothe Bros. Performing Arts Center. This year Kelsey, winner of GuitarCenters 2004 Guitarmaggedon competition, impressed audiences with concerts on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Boothe Bros. Performing Arts Center. His innovative cohesion of blues, funk and experimental rock makes for a fast-paced show that capitalizes on audience participation. Many veteran fans came to support Kelsey's budding career, including Lindon resident Dan Stubbs. "I came out to see Michael Kelsey about two years ago and it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. It's hard to even explain his music. He's just very talented," said Stubbs. Kelsey also constantly attracts new fans. Ben Roberts, who heard about the artist through a friend, travelled from Orem on Friday to see Kelsey in concert for the first time. "It was really cool how Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News BACK IN TOWN: Michael Kelsey returned to Boothe Bros. Performing Arts Center Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16. he kept switching between using his guitar as a drum to walking up and down the neck with his hands and then even throwing in his voice as a separate instrument. He used every potential sound" Roberts said. Durirtg his Friday, Aug. 16 performance r Kelsey slipped effortlessly from fast-paced audience favorites like "Old Friend," to more ethereal works such as "Words of Another Kind" and his cover of the Beatles' classic "Don't Let Me Down." Offstage, Kelsey continued to inspire music in the community by support- Family of pilots ing fledgling musicians and lyricists at guitar and songwriting workshops held on Aug. 16, designed to inspire creativity and cultivate all levels of skill. To hear samples of Kelsey's music or access information about future tour dates, visit www.michaelkelsey.com. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008 • A7 Obituary Robert A. "Bob" Hutchings Robert A. Hutchings, of Spanish Fork, died Aug. 15 in Payson, at the age of 81. He was born May 27, 1927, in Springville to Shepherd Birgus and Ellen Olive Johnson Hutchings. He married Mary Lou Milner on Feb. 9,1945 in Spanish Fork. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on May 22, 1945. His early education was in Spanish Fork, Salem and Payson. He graduated from Payson High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He joined the Navy June 1, 1945 and served at the 12th Naval District Headquarters Q in San Francisco during WWII. He later served on the USS Valley Forge during the Korean Conflict. After the war, Bob and Mary made their home in Spanish Fork: Bob took a course in Commercial Art at the Trade Tech in Provo, where he learned the skill of sign painting. For years, he painted many of the business signs in Central Utah. He worked at Geneva and for the Bureau of Reclamation. He worked 27 years for the United State Postal Service as a letter carrier in Spanish Fork. Bob was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as a Scoutmaster and elders quorum president. He like to build and always had a project adding on a room, building a garage, or building a cabin or "fort" up the canyon. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He owned and restored antique cars and for years was actively involved in the Utah Valley Old Car Club, serving for a time as its president. Bob was a member of the American Legion and for many years served as adjutant. He was instru- mental in the design and construction of the Veterans Memorial Monument at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. He loved Spanish Fork and was honored to be chosen along with his wife as Grand Marshal of the Fiesta Days Parade and as Spanish Fork's Citizen of the Year. He was proud of his Icelandic and pioneer heritage. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; two sons, Gary Robert (Ethel) of Spanish Fork; and Michael A. (Christine) of Payson; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl; and one sister, Barbara. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Verl, Cliff, and Jack; two sisters, Bertie, and Velma; and one grandson, Karl. Funerar1 services will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the 19th Ward chapel, 590 North Main St., Spanish Fork. Viewings will be held on Friday, Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main St., Spanish Fork and on Saturday one hour prior to services at the church. Military rites will be provided by American Legion Post 68. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www. walkerfamilymortuary.com Five generations Courtesy photo FOUR GENERATIONS: A fourth generation of pilots is carrying on a legacy of flying, Devin M. Johnson and Dason Thomas Woodhouse, recently took to the skies on their own. Both are only age sixteen and Dason hasn't even received his driver's license yet! They both took their solo flights after receiving many hours of flight instruction from Devin's Grandpa, Rex Woodhouse and Dason's grandpa, Tom Woodhouse, and their uncle, Allen Woodhouse. Devin and Dason's great grandfather Thomas Ralph Woodhouse began flying in 1936 and passed on the legacy to his sons Jr., Allen, Tom, and Rex, who have now had the pleasure of sharing this longtime passion with their grandsons1. Devin is the son Jaron and Emily Johnson of Spanish Fork. Dason is the son of David and Sherilyn Woodhouse of Leland We commend you young men on your hard work and dedication. Your families and extended families are very proud of you both. We know that grandpa Ralph is looking down and is pleased to see his legacy being carried on by his great-grandsons who share his passion for the skies. Pictured, left to right, are Rex Woodhouse, Devin Johnson, Allen Woodhouse, Dason Woodhouse, and Tom Woodhouse. Inset: Great-grandpa Thomas Ralph Woodhouse, Courtesy photo ALL IN THE FAMILY: Mckay Robert Aitken, born July 16, 2008, met his great-great-grandma lvie 91 years old. He is the son of Tyler and Jana' Aitken. Mckay is the first grandson of Robert and Lori Aitken of Spanish Fork, the first great grandson on Don and Arlene Hansen of Orem and the first great-great-grandson of Georgia lvie of Scipio. |