December 31, 2005

CREATIVITY for CHILDREN: Kay Terry Hanson will speak on "The Play's The Thing, Bringing Fine Arts to Children" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at American Heritage School , 736 N. 1100 East, American Fork. Info: 642-0055 or www.american-heritage.org .

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November 5, 2005

FAMILY LECTURE: Gary and Joy Lundberg will speak on "The Secret to Happy Kids and a Happy Home" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at American Heritage School , 736 N. 1100 East, American Fork. Info: 642-0055.

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November 8, 2005

Brigham Young University geology professor Ron Harris will be speaking Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the American Heritage School in American Fork about future earthquakes and geological disasters that could impact Cedar Hills and county residents. Along with University of Utah geologists, Harris predicted the tsunami in Indonesia which killed nearly 300,000 in December. Lt. Dave Bennett, Utah County's emergency management director, will also speak. The American Heritage School is located just east of the LDS Church's Mount Timpanogos temple in American Fork. The meeting is open to the public.

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October 13, 2005

LDS author, BYU Professor and BYU Education Week lecturer Dr. James MacArthur will speak at the Family Lecture Series from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at American Heritage School and Family Education Center, 736 N. 1100 E., American Fork. His lecture, titled "Building a Healthy Family," is free and open to the public. The Family Lecture Series is sponsored by the American Heritage Family Education Center, the community outreach arm of American Heritage School . All lectures take place on the second Friday of the month. For further information see www.american-heritage.org, or contact Marilyn Patch at (801) 642-0055.

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September 24, 2005

FAMILY LECTURE SERIES: Richard and Linda Eyre will speak on "Great Parents of the Book of Mormon" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at American Heritage School , 736 N. 1100 East, American Fork, east of LDS Mt. Timpanogos Temple. Info: 642-0055 ext. 503 or www.american-heritage.org

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September 8, 2005

Family Reading Lecture

Popular LDS author and lecturer Chieko Okazaki will take part in a Family Lecture Series at American Heritage School & amp; Family Education Center.

Okazaki's lecture, "Getting Lost Together in a Good Book: Family Reading," will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the American Heritage School , 736 N. 1100 East in American Fork.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Visit www.american-heritage.org for more information.

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September 3, 2005

FAMILY READING: Chieko Okazaki will speak on "Getting Lost Together in a Good Book" at 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 9 at American Heritage School , 736 N. 1100 East, American Fork. Free. Info: 642-0055, ext. 503 or www.american-heritage.org .

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May 23, 2005

Children and their parents are invited to an open house today and Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at American Heritage School , 736 N. 1100 East, to learn more about the Explore Life! Summer Camp. "Colonial Williamsburg" is the theme this year with all activities focusing on the 1700s in America. Two four-day sessions will be offered June 20-23 and June 27-30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for children ages 8-12. For more information call 642-0055 or visit www.american-heritage.org .

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March 1, 2005

Author and marriage expert Dr. Brent Barlow will speak on "Why Marriage Matters," Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Family Lecture Series presented by American Heritage School and Family Education Center in American Fork located at 736 N. 1100 E., directly east of the Mount Timpanogos LDS Temple. The lecture series is free and open to the public.

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February 18, 2005

American Heritage School in American Fork will present "The Spirit of America Speaks" today at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The program is a re-enactment with music of historical scenes that illustrate the "Line of Freedom" and the founding of America. Stories of the Magna Carta, Columbus, the Founding Fathers and other heroes are portrayed by American Heritage School students.

The script was written by former school director Geneve Cornell Deuel and was first performed in 1973.

She was awarded a Valley Forge Honor Certificate for the program in 1974.

"The Spirit of America Speaks" has recently been turned into story form and published in a book, "The Spirit of America Speaks of Freedom."

It and other patriotic books will be available for purchase in conjunction with the play.

American Heritage School is located directly east of Mount Timpanogos Temple at 736 N. 1100 East in American Fork.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.american-heritage.org.

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February 12, 2005

PATRIOTIC PROGRAM: "The Spirit of America Speaks" will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at American Heritage School , American Fork. The program will re-enact historical scenes with stories of the Magna Charta, Columbus and the Founding Fathers. Free. Info: www.american-heritage.org

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February 08, 2005

Gaylord Kingsley Swim, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, February 5, in Provo, Utah, of causes incident to brain cancer.

He was born December 17, 1948, in Carmel, California, to H. Dudley and Katherine Merrill Swim. In 1966 he graduated from Carmel High School and entered Pomona College at Claremont, California. After his sophomore year, Gaylord transferred to Brigham Young University, where he investigated The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was baptized in August of 1968 at age 19. BYU and the Church played important roles throughout his life. He graduated from BYU in 1970 with a B.S. in Business Management, and served a mission for the Church in the Central German Mission (D & uuml;sseldorf) from 1970 to 1972. Following his mission, he returned to BYU to pursue an M.A. in Political Science.

On June 1, 1973, Gaylord married Lauralyn Bankhead in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they were blessed with five children. As a couple, they set an example of mutual devotion, service, and faith. Among other church assignments, Gaylord served as a bishop at BYU, and as a counselor in the Lakeridge North Stake presidency from 1996 until his passing.

Most of Gaylord's professional career was spent managing investments. In 1984 he opened and managed a branch office for Dominick & amp; Dominick. By 1989 he had established what would become Pillar Capital Advisors, which he led until his retirement in 2003. In addition to his investment management practice, he served on the boards of directors of EFI Electronics, Covey Leadership Center, and Eyring Research Institute, and established the Foundation for the American West, a community foundation.

Gaylord spent much of his life engaged in civic affairs. In 1995 he founded the Sutherland Institute a Utah-focused public policy research organization. He also founded Rural Health Management Corporation, served as a trustee of Central Valley Medical Center, and was awarded Utah Hospital Trustee of the Year in 1993. He served on the boards of the State Policy Network, Deseret International Foundation, Enterprise Mentors, and the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

He had a deep commitment to education, a commitment which spanned all age groups in both public and private sectors. He served as chairman of American Heritage School s for more than a decade, working intently to introduce new curriculum as well as direct the design and construction of a new campus. In 2004, he chaired an ad hoc committee that studied a proposed division of Alpine School District. At the time of his death, he was a member of the President's Leadership Council at BYU and an advisory board member of the Foundation for American Christian Education. Regardless of the endeavor, his goals were always the same: foster faith, develop character, teach principles, promote accountability, build the community, and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

Gaylord was preceded in death by his father, Dudley (1972), and mother, Katherine (2001). He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Laurie; children Stanford (Michelle), Lyall (Jennifer), Mary Kay Ware (Michael), Laura Hale (Chase) and Rachel; siblings Marilyn Lenahan (John) and Roger; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2005, at 11 AM at the Orem Lakeridge North Stake Center (450 S. 100 W., Orem, UT). Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing Thursday, February 10, from 6 - 8 PM at the Berg Mortuary (185 E. Center St., Provo, UT), and Friday, February 11, from 9 - 10:30 AM at the Orem Lakeridge North Stake Center. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo, UT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the General Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.

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February 8, 2005

Gaylord K. Swim, 56, died Saturday evening from brain cancer.

The prominent Orem resident founded Swim Investment Management and in 1995 founded the conservative think tank Sutherland Institute, a public policy research organization.

He served as chairman of American Heritage School s for more than 10 years, and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Swim was a private individual who liked to work behind the scenes, avoiding the limelight. The Orem philanthropist performed "many quiet acts of service," said Dr. Wendell Gibby who treated Swim.

Swim was diagnosed with a brain tumor late last year.

He was the son of an astute and successful business man H. Dudley Swim and his wife, Katherine Merrill Swim, born in 1948 in Carmel, Calif. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1966, and earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Brigham Young University in 1970. He went on to complete a master's degree in political science at BYU.

He spent his working life in investment management and actively participated in civic affairs.

In the early 1990s, he looked around for a way to be involved civically but found nothing that suited him, said Paul Mero, president of the Sutherland Institute. Instead Swim created the institute in 1995.

"He would say principles and values created the Sutherland Institute," Mero said.

Swim wanted to be part of an organization that was all about principles and putting values into practice, Mero said.

The two mostly talked about philosophy, only rarely about politics, he said.

One of Mero's friends from back East sent an e-mail saying Swim was one of the most decent men he had ever met.

"He was a breath of fresh air," Mero said.

Swim married Lauralyn Bankhead in June 1973 in the Salt Lake City LDS Church temple, and together they had five children.

Swim is survived by his wife and children Stanford Swim; Lyall Swim; Mary Kay Ware; Laura Hale; and Rachel; and by sister Marilyn Lenahan; and brother Roger Swim.

Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday at the Orem Lakeridge North Stake Center. Friends and family are invited to a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Berg Mortuary, at 185 E. Center St., Provo, and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Orem Lakeridge North Stake Center. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo.

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February 5, 2005

SUMMER CAMP: "Explore Life!", a day camp for children ages 8-12 will be June 20-23 or June 27-30 at American Heritage School , American Fork. Hands-on will include 1700s America-type activities such as grooming and riding horses, flying a kite, making an 18th-century wig, making ice cream and scaling a 30-foot rock wall. Tuition: $199. Register now at www.american-heritage.org .

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January 29, 2005

DEFEND FAMILY: Richard and Melany Wilkins will share views on marriage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at American Heritage School & amp; Family Education Center, 736 N. 1100 East, American Fork. Info: 642-0055, ext. 503

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January 3, 2005

Paul and Sally Mero will share their views on raising children at the Family Lecture Series Friday at 7:30 p.m. at American Heritage School and Family Education Center, 736 N. 1100 East. The lecture is free and open to the public. Paul Mero is the president of Sutherland Institute, a think tank designed to influence public policy in Utah. Sally Mero has home schooled their six children over the past 17 years and was formerly a legal secretary at the largest law firm in Washington D.C. For further information see the school's Web site at www.american-heritage.org, or contact Cheryl Karr at (801) 642-0055 ext. 503. A tour of the school will be available immediately following the lecture.