Book Look: “The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman”
By Debbie BalzottiSometimes I judge a book by its cover. The haunting portrait photo of Olive Oatman from 1848 shows a dark-haired beauty with a tattooed face gazing out from the cover. “The Blue
Sakia Brost elected president of Utah State FFA Association
By Salem Hills FFA ChapterThe Utah State FFA Convention was held in Richfield in March. Sakai Brost, a student at Salem Hills High School, took the opportunity to run to be on the 2016-2017 State
Salem Jr. student completes Eagle Scout Project to last for ages
By Jordan Blanchard
Spencer Marvin, a ninth-grade student at Salem Junior High School, has organized the construction of a track and field discus ring at his school as his Eagle Scout Project. “I
The legacy of RD Swasey
For years we have traveled the washes, canyons and mesas of the San Rafael Swell and found the names of four Swasey brothers – Sid, Charlie, Rod and Joe – everywhere. They roamed the swell as cow
The final three searchable censuses
The 1920, 1930 and 1940 censuses are the last censuses that we have access to at this time. However, the 1950 census is scheduled to be released in 2022.
The 1920 census includes the following in
Kelli Brown to perform in April as part of Sunday Concert Series
Singer Kelli Brown will perform on April 17 as part of the Sunday Concert Series at the Springville Museum of Art. The concert will start at 4:30 p.m.and last for about an hour. Admission is free
Talent Festival Auditions set on Saturday, April 16
Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 16, for the annual Art City Days Talent Festival. Singers, instrumentalists, dancers and other talented performers of all ages are welcome. Groups, indiv
South Davis Family History Fair is April 23
The annual meeting of the Utah Genealogical Association will convene at Woods Cross High School (600 W, 2200 South, Woods Cross, exit 315 off I-15) on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Af
Residents encouraged to shop locally
By Shirlene JordanAs the Springville Chamber of Commerce, we are happy to introduce our own Shop Local campaign. By choosing local and independent business for your services, shopping, dining and
One size fits … sometimes
One size fits all.It’s a phrase we often hear, but we seldom believe.Really? One size fits all? Have you seen the different sizes people are? Take a look at Mary Lou Retton. Then think of Shaquil