Eating scones with ghosts at Leslie’s Family Tree
When I hear “Leslie’s Family Tree restaurant,” I think of two things: scones and ghosts. The scones are legendary for their gargantuan size (and they are delicious). The ghosts are legitimate. I
Turning one Spanish Fork man’s story into a children’s book
By Bryce Steven Banks
My father, Ray H. Banks, grew up in and currently resides in Spanish Fork. He has led an exemplary life, loved and respected by countless people that he has associated with
Do you remember Buddy Holly?
Feb. 3 was the 57-year anniversary of the death of rock ‘n’ roll star Buddy Holly. Do you remember Buddy Holly? I do, and my parents didn’t like the rock ‘n’ roll music of the era. I heard him an
A note from Santaquin’s mayor
By Mayor Kirk HunsakerSantaquin City
As I have looked back on a wonderful year and look forward to new opportunity in 2017, I am thankful for such a generous community. We are lucky to live in a
My Sister’s Closet named Business of the Year
By Lance WilsonMy Sister’s Closet in Spanish Fork has been named the recipient of the 2017 Business of the Year Award by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.In 2010, Aaron and Sarah S
Nebo district schools receive grants
Nikki Trythall, a fourth-grade teacher at Mt. Loafer Elementary School, said, “We are going to be using this grant in so many different areas in our day. In reading, we are analyzing fairy tales. We a
UPS Store opens in Payson
Congratulations to Bryan Dinkel and the great staff of The UPS Store in Payson. Members of the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to celebrate
Fundraiser to benefit injured police officers
10-78 Utah Foundation will be having its second annual Show Your Love to a LEO fundraiser at Culver’s in Spanish Fork on Feb. 16. From 5 to 8 p.m., a percentage of sales will go to 10-78.Along wi
Foothills students showcase violin, ballroom dance skills for board
Students and staff from Foothills Elementary School in Salem recently showcased some of the programs and activities happening at the school for members of the Nebo School District Board of Educat
Springville High drama dept. surprised by anonymous $5,000 donation
Springville High School’s drama department was recently surprised with an anonymous donation of $5,000 through the Nebo Education Foundation. Lana Hiskey, the foundation’s executive director, pre