Here are some reader nominations of Wasatch Front residents who make a difference in their communities through volunteer work or other such service:

- Todd Wartman, Brian Lehraman and Doug Sorenson:These three men donated several hours each to help construct the Cottonwood Complex dugouts to help Salt Lake get ready for the I.S.C. fastpitch world tournament in August.

These men play on the Larry H. Miller Toyota fastpitch team and are excited to have the world tournament coming to their hometown.

- Fred Peak:

Peak is the director of the Capital West Boys and Girls Club of Salt Lake City. He is well-known for his work with "at risk" kids in the inner city. This year he has worked hard with the "Positive Ticket" program at Washington Elementary School. He has donated time in transporting Washington students on various field trips, such as to the Children's Museum. He has also assisted the kids in various service projects in the community.

- Bonnie Moore:

Moore serves as a parent-volunteer at Silver Hills Elementary School. She has also donated hundreds of hours of her time for the past five years as an accompanist for a 90-voice choir.

- Seutatia Thompson:

Thompson is a social worker who goes the extra mile helping senior citizens with reading and other tasks.

- Tony and Annette Reith:

The Reiths care for their neighbors, sometimes working as a team. They help open swamp coolers, mow lawns and do general handyman tasks. They especially assist elderly and single women.

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- Carla Hall:

Hall willingly became a substitute teacher for a sixth-grade class at South Kearns Elementary after the class's teacher died. Later, she became the replacement teacher and became a real friend to all the children.

- Karen Wareham:

Wareham cares for her husband, who has Alzheimer's disease, and also for her 80-year-old mother. In addition, she is an active member of the Alzheimer's Association and often volunteers to make quilts for friends. She's described as a real plus to the community.

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