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Thursday, June 7, 2018 • Vol. 128, No. 23 • 75 cents
SPRING CITY ROYALTY ANNOUNCED
FAIRVIEW — A benefit yard sale will be held Saturday, June 9, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at 77 North 100 West, Fairview. All proceeds will be used to cover medical costs for five-yearold Wyatt Craven, son of Michael and Chrissy Craven, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Wyatt has a long battle ahead of him. Those who would like to make a donation or contribute are encouraged to call Leslie Jones at (801) 898-8703 or visit the gofundme page that has been set up for him at https://www.gofundme.com/wyatt039s-fight-with-leukemia. Wyatt was diagnosed with Leukemia on April 30. He has an aggressive form, rare in children, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Statistically only 50 to 60 percent of children beat AML. However, Wyatt is a strong five-yearold with a supportive family and a good team of doctors. On May 1, he had four blood transfusions. Then on May 2, Wyatt underwent surgery to take a sample of stem cells and bone marrow and to place the ports for chemotherapy. Surgery
Wyatt Craven, five-year-old son of Mike and Chrissy Craven, Fairview; was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. A benefit yard sale to help cover his medical costs will take place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 9, at 77 North 100 West, Fairview. went well and Wyatt started his first round of chemotherapy that evening. His therapy will require that he stay in the hospital for six months. If his
Ervin Shelley with some of his paintings while on display at the Fairview Museum of History and Art. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Giles)
Ron Giles (left) with art instructor, Marie Lindahl, and his art while on display at the Fairview Museum of History and Art. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Giles)
Artists highlighted during exhibition RAY LAFOLLETTE
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FAIRVIEW — Two artists, Ervin Shelley and Ron Giles, participated in the recent art exhibition held at the Fairview Museum of History and Art. Both men are students and members of Marie Lindahl’s oil painting class. Ervin Shelley began painting while in middle school using water colors. He received art instruction from Max Blain, whose art is on display in various institutions. After high school, he was introduced to painting with oils. He and other family members have taken classes with various instructors. Most of Shelley’s art subjects are
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scenery, views that appeal to the eye. While he worked at the auto parts store, periodically his paintings were on display and a number of them were sold. “I enjoy painting,” he said. Ron Giles says he is a doodler, he was always drawing things. Then two years ago his wife, Kathy, discovered that there was an opening in one of Marie Lindahl’s art classes and signed him up for the class. Lindahl has worked with him and helped him deal with the fact he has some color blindness. He primarily has painted scenery, landscapes and mountains with pine trees. In trying to expand his abilities, Giles has painted some floral pictures and a tractor with a child. “I love it. It really gives me a boost of self-satisfaction to take a blank canvas panel, use a brush and see a finished project,” he says, “painting helps keep my mind working.”
immune system allows it, he could possibly come home for a short time each month, for up to seven days, before returning to the hospital. The Craven family’s health insurance has many deductibles, and there are other medical expenses associated with Wyatt’s care and treatment. Living in Fairview, Wyatt’s parents have to commute to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. His father, Michael Craven, will be have to make the four-hour roundtrip for each visit to see Wyatt, while still taking care of and to be with his other children at home. Some funds will be used for transportation expenses. When Wyatt is allowed to return home for the few days each month between his rounds of chemo, a registered nurse (RN) will be required to make home care visits with Wyatt every other day. Those who support Wyatt and his family during this difficult time with donations and prayers on behalf of Wyatt and his family are greatly appreciated.
Halli Bennett, daughter of Cami Hathaway and Jim Bennett, is the 2018 Spring City Royalty. No other qualified girls applied this year. Miss Spring City’s project is to help the Spring City Fire Department. When she turns 18, her plans are to join the fire department and earn her emergency medical technician (EMT) certification.
Katherine Harmston
Alexis Jaussi
Tyler Blackham
Sanpete Valley Hospital awards scholarships to local students MT. PLEASANT — Sanpete Valley Hospital presented the fourth annual Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital Scholarship awards to students at recent high school assemblies. Manti High School’s Katherine Harmston and Alexis Jaussi, and North Sanpete High School Tyler Blackham, were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship based on their grades, service to the community, academics, and desire to pursue a career in healthcare. “Our goal with this scholarship program is to give local students the
opportunity to gain an education and make an impact in the lives of others through a career in healthcare,” said Aaron Wood, Sanpete Valley Hospital CEO. “We wish them nothing but success as they propel themselves forward with their educational goals.” While the three recipients differ in the areas of healthcare that they’d like to pursue, they all agree that they are entering the field to continue to serve others. Tyler plans to major in Psychology, with the hope of having an opportunity to open a counseling/
therapy office in Sanpete County. Katherine intends to specialize in Emergency Nursing and Alexis will be working toward her dream of becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. About Sanpete Valley Hospital Sanpete Valley Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare close to home for Sanpete County. A Level Four Trauma-Designated, Critical Access Hospital. Sanpete Valley Hospital is part of Intermountain Healthcare – a Utah-based not-forprofit healthcare system.
Vacation Bible school set June 11-13 MT. PLEASANT — A three-day Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held Monday through Wednesday, June 11-13, for children ages 4-12, at the Heritage Baptist Church, 1045 South Medical Drive, across the parking lot north of the Sanpete Valley Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Hosted by Pastor David Preston, the VBS will start each day at 10 a.m. and conclude at 12:15 p.m. There will be Bible stories, Bible based songs, crafts and games. Lunch will be provided for each child attending. There is no cost to the children. For more information, call (435) 462-9319.
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Children ages 4-12 are encouraged to attend a three-day Vacation Bible School set Monday thru Wednesday, June 11-13, at the Heritage Baptist Church, 1045 South Medical Drive, Mt. Pleasant.