Springville Mapleton

We want to congratulate long-time Springville residents Shirlene and Jim Jordan as the Springville Citizen of the Year recipients.

Jim is a third-generation Springville resident. He met and married Shirlene Curtis in 1976; they started the 4th generation of Jordan's born and raised in Springville. Shirlene and Jim have been married for 45 years, and together they have seven children, 13 grandchildren, and four adorable great-grandchildren, and we can't forget their four-legged family members, Jack and Addie.

Jim and Shirlene began fostering dogs four years ago and have enjoyed caring for all of them and helping them find their forever homes, and they have been successful in finding homes for most of them. However, they did have two foster fails and were very happy to welcome Jack and Addie into their home, adding to their loving family.

Jim loves Springville and opened his flooring business, Custom Carpets, off 400 South in 1996. For 25 years, he has provided all flooring needs to Springville residents and the surrounding area. He is an avid golfer and goes every chance he gets and faithfully supports the chamber golf scholarship tournament event each year, and I don't think he has missed one. Last year Jim retired and closed the doors of Custom Carpets to enjoy more time on the golf course and with Shirlene and their family.

While Jim ran their store, Shirlene cared for their children and worked in several ventures leading up to her time as the director of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber.

In 2014 Shirlene was hired as the Executive Director of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce. At the time of being hired, there were two choices for the chamber, closing the doors or bringing Shirlene on board to save it. We are all so glad she accepted the position. With her hard work and love for Springville and the business community, she has grown the chamber into today's thriving organization. She continued leading the chamber and serving Springville and Mapleton communities until her retirement at the end of 2020.

Even in retirement, Shirlene continues to serve the community and is always willing to help in any capacity, especially the chamber. She is an avid Shop Local patron and contributes this attitude to all the fantastic business owners she has met throughout the years. When talking about her time with the chamber, Shirlene says, "Once you're in the chamber, it's in your blood. Once you've been there and made friends with the business owners, that's something you don't just walk away from. That is still part of who you are—Shop local."

​Kay E. Bills is the oldest living Mapleton-born resident. He was born in Mapleton

on April 18, 1931 and will celebrate his 91st birthday this year. Kay is our 2022 Mapleton Citizen of the Year. Don Blackburn, who nominated Kay as Citizen of the Year, shared this about him, “At 90 years young, this kind, meek, and unassuming gentleman has donated his life to helping others through decades of genuine, heartfelt service. The world could heal by following his example of a warm, loving heart.”

  When asked what Mapleton means to him, Kay’s simple reply was “HOME.”

Kay attended Mapleton Elementary School, he worked for local farmers from age 8-18, and his father served as Mayor of Mapleton. Kay graduated from Springville High School in 1949 and married his high school sweetheart, Jean Stewart, in 1952. They are the proud parents of five children. Even better, they have eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Kay has built a legacy that has influenced not only neighbors but many of his descendants. When Kay’s granddaughters were asked to share something about their grandpa, they had a hard time trying to sum him up in one sentence because he is larger than life. One granddaughter remembered how he would knit hats for each student in her elementary school classes every year. Another remembered how he would participate in her pretend marching band when she was a little girl. He would help her make drums out of boxes or tubes and hook them on suspenders. Another granddaughter remembered when they would ask him to spell out words in Morse Code and would laugh, especially when he spelled their names. Another described him as a dedicated, kind, thoughtful, and loving person. The following highlights of Kay’s life illustrate the example of service he has been to so many and why he is our 2022 Citizen of the Year.

Kay attended the Central Utah Vocational School, which is now known as Utah Valley University. He served in the Army from 1949 to 1953 in Okinawa during the Korean War as part of the Heavy Mortar Company. Kay worked at Geneva Steel for 43 years in the Instrument Repair Shop and ran a side shop under the name, “Kay’s Radio & TV,” repairing televisions, radios, and records. He became a licensed HAM Amateur Radio and MARS Military Auxiliary Radio System operator while attending CUVS in 1955, when he learned one of his teachers was involved in the amateur radio program. Kay found it interesting that he could talk to people around the world and remains active today. His dedication included checking in each day at 12:30pm, and he was required to

check in at least 20 days per month to retain his fifth position in the roll call.

Mr. Bills is an active volunteer in our community. He served 25 years with Mapleton’s Volunteer Fire Department, 10 years with the Bishop’s Storehouse in Spanish Fork and Springville, and 13 years as a greeter at Utah Valley Hospital. He also has been involved with the American Legion by participating in burials and Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day programs, the Mapleton Senior Gym by covering weekly assignments, and his church congregation as a greeter. After his retirement, Jean taught Kay how to make loomed hats. To date, he has made almost 5,500 unique looking hats that have been given to friends, family, missionaries at Temple Square, Title I schools, and people around the world.

Kay enjoys reading about the history of Mapleton and Springville and has created a “paper database” about old friends and neighbors who lived in Mapleton. He participated in the scouting program and planned many scout trips to Yellowstone. Kay has enjoyed hunting and fishing (especially trout fishing up Maple Canyon), tilling in his garden, and making trips to Monument Peak. He has raised pigeons, chickens, and rabbits. Now, he has two feral cats he enjoys feeding. Kay is full of funny sayings and songs he loves to share with those around him. He believes he will live forever, and says, “So far, so good!”

We are so lucky to have people like Kay in our community. We appreciate his ongoing example of service to others and share Don Blackburn’s feelings when he said, “The world could heal by following his example of a warm, loving heart.”

Ream’s Springville Market has been proudly serving this community for over 30 years. Reams Springville Market has been voted as the “Best Grocery Store” and having the “Best Customer Service” in the Daily Herald’s Best of Utah Valley competition for ten years in a row. In other words, as its owners like to say: there are bigger stores, just not better ones.

The store attributes its three decades of successful operation in Springville to its friendly employees — some of whom have worked at Reams for more than 25 years — and its loyal customers who understand that “keepin’ it local” is what it’s all about.

Reams opened in Springville in 1991 after purchasing a vacant building on the property. Dove’s and Village Market had operated there previously.

Locally owned and operated, the store has gone out of its way to treat its customers like family. Over the years, it has become a community hub of sorts, with people coming to grab a gallon of milk and staying to chat because they run into friends and neighbors.

In 2016, the store began planning a remodel of its interior, and maintaining a comfortable, “homey” atmosphere was an important consideration. Instead of the modern, sleek design that was popular at the time, Reams decided to go with a vintage and familiar design that feels nostalgic.

The Reams meat department has received individual accolades, having been named “Best Butcher” in the Best of Utah Valley contest for several years in a row. They cut, wrap, filet, chop and grind meats onsite. Whether a person is grilling, smoking, frying or “bacon,” they can help.

Making items by hand carries over into other departments such as the Reams deli, where customers can pick up wraps, dips, cheese balls, salads, meat and cheese platters and more, all made onsite.

They opened up a popcorn bar that boasts a family recipe of “Highly Addictive” and “Habit Forming” corn pops, candied colorful popcorn, and huge bags of buttery “Art City” theater style popcorn.

Reams has one of the few scratch bakeries left in Utah Valley. Chaz and Carrie Hill have been baking at the store for more than 19 years, and customers can watch as their creations are mixed, kneaded, rolled and baked. More than 30 different flavors of fritters are on the list of possibilities.

In the produce section is the “Grab and Go Fresh” area where customers can find roast bowls, noodles, parfaits, fruit and veggie trays and fruit cups that are prepared fresh daily. Reams works with local suppliers to obtain the freshest produce. They also search the world for exotic and fun fruits and vegetables they believe their customers will enjoy.

Also in the produce department is the “DYI” orange juice machine that takes fresh oranges and makes the freshest juice possible while customers watch in amazement.

The pharmacy at Reams offers a convenient drive-up window and a consultation room for vaccinations and one-on-one meetings with the pharmacists. 

They recently added the “Balloon House”. A great addition for the one-stop shopping experience they are creating. Grab a balloon or order an arch, they have a great selection of all things to be filled with helium. Reams also offers fresh flowers, plants and seasonal bouquets as well as a unique gift and one-of-a-kind home decor section with ever-changing offerings under the famous pergola that everyone loves to browse around. 

With a desire to give back to the community, Reams loves to support community events and groups such as local schools, PTA’s, charities, and more. Ream’s has been a community favorite for giving many their “first jobs”. They love training and teaching young employee’s customer service skills that will last them a lifetime, whether they stay with them or not. Ream’s doesn’t only try to keep it local, they are local.

Richard was born in Redmond, UT. He moved to Provo as a young boy, where he was raised. Richard moved to Springville in 1952, where he purchased his first and forever home. He and his eternal sweetheart met at Park Ro-She Roller Rink. Louise Shepherd from Springville passed away in 2015 after 67 years of marriage. They raised four children in the Brookside subdivision, where he still resides at the tender age of 98. Richard has four children and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.
 
Richard is of the Greatest Generation, a proud WWII Veteran. He enlisted into the Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served our country from 1941-1944 in the South Pacific, Solomon Islands. He still has his trunk that followed him through his service, with everything he owned at that time, including his Christmas Peanuts and machete. After returning home, he met and married Louise. Richard worked many different jobs. The Provo Ice Plant, the BYU dairy, plowed roads for the state, eventually ending up at Tooele Army Depot, where he worked for over 20 years as a heavy machinery mechanic. Tanks and heavy equipment being his specialty. He had a love of learning and was always taking night classes to further his education and keep up with mechanics' changing times. Richard was often seen with his head under the hood of family, friends, or a complete stranger's car. He was never afraid of hard work or getting his hands dirty. He loved to camp, fish, and hunt with his family and friends. He built his own camper with a great friend that still sits next to his home 50+ years later, solid as a rock. He loves the outdoors. At 98 years young, he still gardens, shovels his snow, and tinkers in his beloved garage. He is a generous man with a great love for his family, church, and deep love and respect for his country and freedoms that he fought for. To this day, you never see him look at a flag without love, respect, and tears in his eyes.
 
He loves his family, car rides, visits, PEPSI, bananas, and candy! 

​Peggy is a supporter and inspiration to others within her community. She is a very active lady and is always ready and willing to help others. When Peggy isn’t busy working and planning events at the Senior Gym, she checks in on others, and helps take care of her neighbors. She selflessly gives to others and is very vocal about getting others to lend a hand as well. She is not only the Senior Gym manager, but she is also volunteering on the senior committee. Peggy is an excellent example of the meaning of community, and we are honored to present her with the Mapleton Citizen of the Year Award for 2021.

C. Kirk Holt & Associates
HOLT CPA
 
Kirk Holt graduated from Brigham Young University in 1988 with a master’s degree in
accounting. He earned his CPA license in the fall of 1990. Before moving to Springville, Kirk worked 9 years for an Ogden Utah CPA firm. Holt CPA was founded in the fall of 1998, when Kirk purchased the accounting and tax practice of Glade Binks.
 
Prior to moving to its present location on the corner of center and main in the fall of 2003, Holt CPA was located at 144 North Main.
 
The firm has steadily grown over the years. Seven excellent employees now comprise the Holt CPA team. Holt’s services range from individual and business income tax preparation to business financial statement preparation. Holt CPA and its employees are dedicated to creating value for their clients through high standards of professionalism, integrity, dependability, and technology.
 
Kirk said that “Holt CPA is very honored with this recognition by the Chamber as Business of the Year and is proud to be a member of the Springville business community.” As for the chamber, we are honored to recognize Kirk, Erik and associates. You are all a valuable part of the chamber and the community. Kirk and Erik are always lending their hand to help the chamber grow and we appreciate them and their efforts in all that they do to support us in helping all of our members.

Natalie Egbert Clyde was born in West Jordan to Gary and Janice Egbert. She was raised in West Jordan on her family's mink ranch on Redwood Road. She graduated from Bingham High School where she participated on the drill team and was the Business Sterling Scholar.

She then attended Brigham Young University where she met Wilford W. Clyde. Natalie and Wilford married in 1977 and have lived in Springville since then. Natalie graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in interior design.

While raising four daughters (Camille, Melia, Alison and Katie), Natalie found time to volunteer in the community. She helped with the Art City Days Children's Art Festival for many years. Her daughters remember being "volunteered" to paint faces at the festival during their teenage years. She also helped with the Miss Springville Pageant and PTA while her daughters were in school.
Natalie served on the Nebo Education Foundation Board from 2002 to 2015 and was president of the board for a few years. She has also served as co-chair of the Utah Valley University President's Ball and co-chair of the Art Ball at the Springville Museum of Art.

While her youngest daughter Katie was in high school, Natalie served as president of the Springville High School Booster Club from 2005 to 2007. Natalie was honored with the Outstanding Service Award for all her support through the years.

Natalie has been seen at many high school events supporting her own children, her friends’ children, young women and young men in her church ward, and now her grandchildren. The Utah High School Athletic Association awarded her with the "Super Fan of the Year" award at the state basketball tournament.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Natalie has spent many years serving in various church callings, but most of her time has been spent with the youth. She has attended girls’ camps, hosted events in her home and organizing countless other activities.
It is difficult to quantify all the service Natalie has contributed over the years. She is often behind the scenes, quietly taking care of things most people are not aware of. As one friend said, "If she can't help you, she knows someone who can."

At the 2020 Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce banquet, Lana Hiskey presented the Citizen of the Year Award to Natalie. At the time, Lana said, “What truly makes Natalie the 2020 Citizen of the Year is the way she serves quietly behind the scenes when no one is watching. Natalie is always helping someone that is down on their luck or having an urgent health issue.
“I have been astonished at her ability to recognize a need and then pull together the needed resources from various resources to help the individual. Her service is almost always anonymous.

“It takes a special person, Natalie, to allow her husband, Wilford, to serve in so many leadership capacities. While Wilford is leading the community and the many Clyde Companies, Natalie is the one taking care of everything else (including important details for Wilford).
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“Natalie was the first person to offer her home to evacuees from the Bald Mountain and Pole Creek Fires. Little did anyone know that her house guests would be there for three solid weeks. Natalie is an inspiration to all of us on how to be a contributing citizen of our community and chamber. There is not a person in Springville that deserves Citizen of the Year for 2020 more than Natalie Clyde.”

In addition to serving in the community, Natalie enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her 18 grandchildren. Natalie and Wilford continue to enjoy supporting the Springville/Mapleton community and are passionate about making Springville a great place to live.

Richard Parkinson - Magleby's restaurant

Magleby’s restaurant, which opened its location inside the historic Reynolds Building in downtown Springville nine years ago, has been named the 2020 Business of the Year by the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s been absolutely fantastic. We really feel like we have a home here,” said Magleby’s owner Richard Parkinson.

Richard’s father David “Doc” Parkinson worked as a dentist for 25 years in Maryland before he retired and he and his wife Lenora moved to Utah. Doc had a dream to share truly great food with the world, and he opened Magleby’s in Provo in 1980 with his best friend Hal Magleby.

The restaurant became an iconic landmark in Provo over the years with well-known menu items such as its breadsticks and chocolate cake. The recipes came from Richard’s mother Lenora.
“Everybody thought my dad ran the restaurant. He didn’t. My mom ran the restaurant,” Richard said.

The restaurant opened while Richard was on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he returned home, Richard went to work at the restaurant doing whatever needed to be done. Eventually, he went to work for Marriott, gaining extensive restaurant experience while serving as director of restaurants for the corporation and also owning his own management consultant company.

Richard returned to Provo in 1998 and opened Magleby’s Fresh, which offered similar menu choices in a more casual atmosphere. “That was my concept, the one that I kind of developed and built,” he said. He took over the Magleby’s restaurant in 2004 when his parents wanted to retire.
The decision to locate in Springville came after Leslie DeeAnn Mower, who owns the Reynolds building on the corner of 200 South and Main Street, invited Magleby’s to locate in the building.
“We wouldn’t be here without her,” Richard said. “She was just a landlord that had vision and knew the growth would come.”

And the growth has come; Richard said the restaurant has “increased and grown every year” since its opening.

“We feel like as long as we do a good job and are a good value, we will grow every year,” he said.
During the economic downturn in 2007 and 2008, Magleby’s made the decision to begin catering events. The restaurant now caters close to 300 weddings a year as well as corporate and other events.

Magleby’s frequently contributes to local organizations such as schools and foundations through food donations or discounts. “We just feel like it’s our responsibility to be part of the community, and what we have to offer is food,” Richard said.
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The restaurant also buys its ingredients locally when it can to support other local businesses.