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NewsSpanish Fork-Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

A MONTHLY LOOK AT HAPPENINGS IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY

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Tanner Halversen, a senior at Maple Mountain High in Nebo School District, won state honors not for just one, but two ceramic art pieces.

His artistic pieces were selected from over 1,100 entries and 150 will go on to compete at Nation-als. He will travel to Houston, Texas to compete at the National Ceramic K-12 Exhibition.

Halversen has used his creative talent in helping support the Food and Care Coalition.

“MMHS has a history of sup-porting Bowls for Humanity, so I thought it would be a great senior service project,” he said. “The work they do at the Food and Care Coalition is really important, and I am glad there is something that I can do to help.”

Halversen threw and glazed over 100 bowls. He created extras since not every piece makes it through the firing process.

“I threw the bowls at home, and carefully loaded them in the back of the Suburban and transported them back to the school to com-

plete the process,” he said. “I tried to pick glazes that I knew were re-liable and colors that would work well in someone’s home.” Tan-ner’s entire project took about 40 hours, approximately 25 minutes per bowl.

Heather Hogue with the Food and Care Coalition said, “My first reac-tion was surprise that this donation was by a high school student. The quality of work really surprised me. Tanner is very talent-ed, and his work definitely stands out. When I looked at the pottery, I expected this to be from a college student or possibly even a profes-sional. Tanner must have put a lot of work and creativity into these, and it really shows. He should be really proud of his work.”

This was the seventh annual

Bowls for Humanity fundraiser. Artists from the community do-nate their poetry and Marvellous Catering donates soup.

All the proceeds from the Bowls for Humanity go directly to services the Food and Care Coali-tion provide for the homeless and

low-income of Utah County.

The Food and Care Coali-tion serve well over 100,000 meals to

the homeless and low-income as well as provide hygiene products, showers, laundry facilities, com-puter labs, job search assistance, mental health services, and dental services.

“By supporting Bowls for Hu-manity, Tanner is really making a difference for those in need in Utah County,” stated Hogue.

Creating for a causeStudent donates ceramic bowls for Food and Care Coalition fundraiser

“By supporting Bowls for Humanity, Tanner is really

making a difference for those in need in Utah County.”

Heather HogueFood and Care Coalition representative

Maple Mountain, Salem Hills and Spanish Fork FFA are hosting the Bar J Wranglers on Sat-urday, May 4, at Maple Mountain High School.

Tickets will be $15 for the show and $25 for the show and dinner (limited tickets avail-able). Purchase tickets at Reams Western Wear, Salem Chevron, any of the high schools or on-line at www.myschoolfees.com.

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Bradley Moss, a theater and film teacher at Maple Mountain High School recently traveled to New York City to meet with other educa-tors from around the country who are creating new national voluntary Pre-K-12 arts education standards.

The teams in dance, media arts, music, theater and visual arts met in the offices of the college board, along with the leadership of the National Core Arts Standards (NC-CAS), the collaborating nine national arts and education organi-zations that are guiding the project.

During the meeting, Bradley and his more than 70 colleagues, worked in discipline-specific groups and focused on writing per-formance standards that articulated what students should be able to know and do in the arts area at different grade levels. In the coming months, team members are expected to continue refining their work, including the shaping of cornerstone assessments to measure achievement in the performance standards.

The 2013 National Core Arts Standards, a parallel to the widely endorsed Common Core Standards in Math and English, will be ready for public review this summer and a piloting phase that will include testing a relational data base and a user friendly website that will eventually house the standards.

Bradley will meet again with his fellow educators when NC-CAS reconvenes the teams in early fall to review the public com-ments on the drafts and the feedback from the pilot.

The new standards are expected to be completed in web form and ready for state adoption in 2014.

To view more details and all public documents related to the arts standards visit http://nccas.wikispaces.com/

The MMHS Ellevés Drill Team competed at the Contest of Champions National Dance Competition held in Orlando, Fla., on March 2.

The team competed in the following categories: Military, Jazz Dance, Kick, and Hip Hop. There were 40 teams competing at the event, includ-ing two top 5A teams from Utah. The Ellevés placed 2nd in Hop Hop, 3rd in Kick and 3rd in Military.

The Ellevés were also award-ed a choreography award for their kick routine.

Overall, the Ellevés were one of the top 10 teams. Because of this, they have been invited to perform in the Macy’s Thanks-giving Day Parade in New York City.

While in Orlando, the El-levés also had the opportunity

to see the Cirque de Soleil show, “La Nouba” at Down-town Disney.

They visited Walt Disney World. Their trip was very rewarding and wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the parents that traveled with the group as chaperones!

The Ellevés have had a very successful competition season this year.

Now the team will prepare for their annual showcase, which will be held on Friday, May 3, in the MMHS auditori-um. The showcase will feature all of the team’s competition routines as well as a few new routines.

The new 2013-14 Ellevés will also perform. Plan now to attend and see some award-winning routines performed by an amazing team!

Arts educator readies for new core standards

Lana Hiskey

Mapleton Junior High Concert Band was selected and per-formed at the prestigious Junior High State Band Festival at the University of Utah in the beautiful Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

Emily Smith, Mapleton Junior concert band director, said that their band was one of the top 15 bands to be invited through au-dition. The band worked diligently to prepare for this event.

Julie Christofferson, Nebo’s Fine Arts Specialist, said, “Maple-ton Junior did a tremendous job representing Nebo School Dis-trict and played exceptionally well for the out of state adjudica-tors and other participating bands in attendance.”

Mapleton Junior attended a mini-master class clinic presented by one of the nationally renowned adjudicators following their performance.

Congratulations Mapleton Junior High Concert Band.

MJHS band selected to perform at state festival

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What do Maple Mountain High and Spanish Fork High have in common? They both have an enthusiastic pep band guest leader, Landon Johnson.

Basketball fans can’t find a more pas-sionate conductor at a BYU or UVU bas-ketball game. Johnson shares his passion by feeling the beat of the music.

Dave Boyack, athletic director at Maple Mountain High, taught Johnson as a stu-dent at Spanish Fork High School and explained that all of the students loved Landon and took care of him.

One student in particular, named Ben Locke, reached out to Landon and made him feel a part of the student body. “Ben really took Landon under his wing,” Boyack said.

Johnson’s interest in band did not dimin-ish when he moved into Maple Mountain boundaries, and he became good friends with Natalie Hansen, the band leader at the time.

Hansen always let him help her lead the pep band during the games. Johnson continues to return every year to support Maple Mountain High and Spanish Fork High games.

Jason Buhler, the current band leader at Maple Mountain High, exclaims, “I love

watching Landon do what he loves!”This has been such an incredible oppor-

tunity to see students from two different high schools be so welcoming. Landon enjoys conducting so much that he shows up to the game an hour early to find out if the pep band will be performing.

“Landon is one of those kids you like to have around,” Boyack said. This is evident as both Maple Mountain and Spanish Fork High Schools welcome Johnson and allow him to do what he loves.

Guest conductor adds even more pep to pep band“Landon is one of those kids you like to have around.”

Dave BoyackAthletic Director at Maple Mountain High School

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Calendar of EventsWomen in Business South Utah County Connections LuncheonWhen: Wednesday, April 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Where: Spanish Fork Justince Center, 789 W. Center Street, Spanish Fork. What: Come and network with women business leaders from South Utah County as we improve the economics of our area. Speakers will be Cary Hanks of Spanish Fork Chamber and Shelley Hendrickson of Spanish Fork City Business Licensing. Cost is $8. Membership is $30 or $20 if you attend this meeting. Contact: RSVP by calling (801) 798-8352

Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cutting When: Thursday, April 25, 9:30 a.m.Where: Habitat for Humanity Restore, Arrowhead Trail, Spanish Fork. What: Join us in welcoming Habitat for Humanity’s Restore.

Scholarship Fund Pro-Am Golf ClassicWhen: Wednesday, May 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Spanish Oaks Golf Course.

Utah Jr. Livestock ShowWhen: Wednesday, May 1.Where: Utah Jr. Livestock Show at the Fairgrounds. Contact: Brenda Liddiard at (801) 798-3081.

Tyler and Michaela Garcia are the proud new owners of Nothing But Tan in Spanish Fork. A ribbon cutting was held last month and Chamber members, family, and customers enjoyed lunch, a tour, free T-shirts and giveaways.

The newly remodeled tanning beds, spray booth, beauty salon and reception area are themed and tastefully done. Come on down to Nothing But Tan, 175 E. 800 Norht, Spanish Fork, and check out their specials!

New Chiropractic office opens in Spanish Fork

Welcome to Dr. Adam Adsinga and Valley Chiropractic and Wellness at 729 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. Dr. Adsinga and his staff are new to the community but already love it here. Come down to the clinic and get to know Dr. Adsinga. one of the new members of the Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce and our business com-munity! Help us welcome him and congratulate him on his new facility!

American Fork Insurance named April’s business of the month

Congratulations to Tim Shanto and American Family Insurance voted April Business of the Month. Tim has been an active member of the Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce. He has served as chair of the Winterlights Parade. The Chamber appreciates Tim’s can-do attitude and would like to thank him for his service. Con-grats Tim and best wishes!

Consignment boutique opens its doors, features bistro

Justin Carmona and his mom Sue Carmona opened their consignment boutique, Granny Sue’s Treasures, a few weeks ago. Located at 175 N. Main St., Spanish Fork, they offer a large selection of handcrafted items for kids, your family and your home.

At Granny Sue’s they also feature Tinyville, a large play area for kids with tons of exciting options. On the premises is also a little bistro called Art’s Hof Brau that serves awesome pulled pork sandwiches and desserts.

The Chamber and neighbors of Granny Sue’s, the Leavitt Group, were on hand to welcome the Carmona’s to Main Street. Cary Hanks, Susan Barber Justin Carmona, Sue Carmona, Terri Williams, Becky and Bob McConnell, Brent and Stephanie Wignall, Mike Vowles, Curt Rip-plinger, Dean Wride, Lance Wilson, Mike Men-denhall, Gary Pinegar, and others showed their support of this new business.

Business SpotlightsBrockbank Elementary, along with six other elemen-tary schools in Nebo School District, was recently presented with the HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Award.

This is the first time any school from Nebo School Dis-trict has received this award.

The goal of the HealthierUS School Challenge is to improve children’s health by promoting healthier schools.

Schools have been increas-ing fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans into healthy menus for students.

Along with eating better, Brockbank also has a great PE

program to give the students the opportunity to get physical activity to help them become healthier.

First Lady Michelle Obama in 2010, introduced Let’s Move! an initative to solve the childhood obesity epidemic, incorporating the HealthierUS School Challenge into her cam-paign.

Brockbank is proud to have received this award and was given (along with the other six schools) a plaque, banner that hangs in the lunchroom and $500 to use to provide fruits and vegetables at registration in August.

Brockbank also received a letter from Michelle Obama congratulating the school for achieving the HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Award.

Lunch Lady Jill Blanton, on behalf of Brockbank accepted the award at a special celebra-tion at Rees Elementary.

She was quoted by report-ers saying, “I was way excited to find out we received this award. The kids have done well at eating their fruits and veg-etables. I am so proud of our lunch ladies and our students.” Way to go Brockbank!

Pictured are the Brockbank Lunch Ladies Jill Gallaway, Annette Morrison, Jill Blanton, and Rhonda Winkler.

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Chamber Member Jeff Wolf recently shared his talent in the fight against Cys-tic Fibrosis.

Jeff is a local sculptor who participates in several major fund raising events each year where he sculpts a work of art live during the event to be auctioned off in the live auction finale.

The funds raised from the sale of the piece go directly to the foundation to be used for research in the development of new drugs and eventually the cure.

This most recent event was the Ameri-can Airlines Celebrity Ski event held at the Royal Cascade resort in Vail Colo-rado.

At this particular event Jeff has two days to create the work of art before it is auctioned. His auction pieces fetch as much as $34,000 in a single auction and over the past 15 years these works have raised just shy of one million dollars for the betterment of life.

This year’s piece was titled “Beren-ice” – the bringer of victory, which coincided with the theme of the event. The piece depicts an angel comforting a young girl.

The Cystic Fibrosis foundation has made great strides in the fight against this incredibly debilitating and life threatening disease.

Over the past 28 the average life ex-pectancy has increased from eighteen to thirty eight years of age with even great-er expectation looming on the horizon.

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