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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork Kiwanis presents Community Service Award to Debbie Strong WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2009 • A3 Covering what matters most Debbie Strong was recently presented the Community Service Award by the Kiwanis Club. Debbie and her husband, Jeff were married in 1986. They had four children born to them. Since that time they have adopted eight AfricanAmerican children. One of these was blind and others had handicaps. Debbie has raised these 12 children to be happy, productive members of our community. She is hardworking, thrifty, smart and a very loving mother Debbie and Jeff have made many sacrifices to create a happy home — a home where love abounds for all the children they have brought into it. She is an outstanding example for our community. President Eugene Colledge conducted the meeting. Jennifer Lowe Depression: From DEPRESSION • A2 got extra wear out of it. When the sheets were too worn to use on the bed, she used the least worn to make pillowcases, she even used the scraps to make pot holders. When the collars on my father's shirts became frayed, she would carefully rip the collar out, turn it around and reinsert it into the body of the shirt and it looked almost new. When I outgrew a dress, Mother let the hem down which, left a worn, white line. She covered the old hemline with rickrack which not only disguised the old hemline, but gave the dress a new look." The season determined what many families ate during the 1930's. Juanita Killough Urbach remembered, "In the summertime, since we had no refrigeration, we cooked only enough food for one meal. Excess vegetables were preserved in a variety of ways. Green beans and Courtesy photo STRONG FAMILY: Pictured are Jeff and Debbie Strong and their 12 children. played a beautiful musical number on her violin and then Sandy Rawle introduced Debbie to the group. Debbie then talked about her family and her insights into raising such a large and diverse family. Gordon Lowe presented * Debbie with a beautiful plaque from the Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis tomatoes were canned; sweet corn was cut from the cob and dried; cabbage was shredded and put in stone jars with salt for sauerkraut. When fall came, we canned peaches and pears; baskets of grapes were made into jelly. Potatoes, carrots and onions were stored in the cellar. Winter was soup season. A meaty bone boiled with vegetables made a tasty meal. Chicken noodle soup was a favorite, also soup with bits of ham or bacon. We may have felt poor during the Depression, but we ate like kings." 30 to 40% of the people still lived on farms during this time and so they fared better than those in the larger cities where soup lines would stretch for blocks. People did any kind of work they could find and were grateful for what they had. It was a time of struggle, of unfulfilled dreams, yet a time of courage and those who had work helped those who didn't Sound familiar? Courtesy photo UNEMPLOYED: Pictured are unemployed individuals during the Great Depression. Madison's Avenue by"BigAl"and"Famzy' Courtesy photo BOB ZAHRT: Bob was born in Indiana, but moved here after his mission to Brazil. He married Shelley Heaton 34 years ago. They have six children and eight grandchildren. He works at BYU (over 21 years) as the supervisor over vending. He will be serving on the Community Service committee in the Kiwanis Club. Benjamin: From BENJAMIN • A2 the Centerville Cemetery. ••• Benjamin 2nd Ward, under the direction of Primary president, Lisa Coombs, held a ward Talent Show on Tues. Jan. 27. Participants of all ages presented a wide variety of fun and talented numbers to the enjoyment of everyone who attended. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Dirk Seigz and numbers included a song from the Junior Primary, a mandolin solo by Brylee Rudd, Madelyn and Becka Brown played a piano duet, Jailee Neil told an original story, Colin and Marissa Anderson presented a piano duet, Sadie Stewart sang a solo, Brigham Brown recited a poem, Laura Mullins played a piano solo, the Deacons' Quorum presented a skit, Quinci McKee played a piano solo, Jim Moon, Rick Jensen, and Dirk Seigz presented a skit, the Elders' Quorum participated in a pie eating contest, the Young Single Adults did a hilarious synchronized swimming exhibition, Becka Brown played a piano solo, the Senior Primary sang a song, and Cynthia McKee played a piano solo. Cooking talents were presented by those who made and contributed the refreshments. The evening provided a wonderful entertaining night for all who attended. ••• All Benjamin landowners are reminded of the meeting considering possible incorporation scheduled for Feb. 18, 2009, at the Riverview School. More details will be coming later. f iHOLA MAMA! J iHOLA PAPA! A SARAH Y YO ESTAMOS TENIENDO UN BUEN DIA. HASTA LUEGO! c o •o ra ©2009 Madlngo L.LC, Allan Ofsen and Darren Fames "When did Madison become bilingual?" fast Lane Service Eat better. Feel better. QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING HearthstoneIvtarior Amenities n^S;^j • Assisted Living Level One and Two • Kitchenettes ' <W^^-<< ^'-y^^ • Dementia Care Qfefcv;^ -.• • I • Large Private Rooms with ^/4'§ath'"1 | • Local Telephone Service Included j • CalfleTelvisiorjl^!^ 1424 South 1700 East Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 "•A. 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