Computer application helps remind people to make kindness a daily activity
By Daniel Whitlock Kinding started as a project for me to practice my design and front-end development skills. I wanted to build something that would delight people and be free and easy to use. Thus, the idea for a random acts of kindness generator was born. Kinding was designed in a software called Figma and […]
Achiever Preschool closes after 36 years
Achiever Preschool of Spanish Fork is closing its doors after 36 years. The preschool was started by Beverly Anderson. The first three years she worked with Linda Bartholomew, Rae Shepherd and Diane Hill. Julie Ward was a regular substitute. After three years, Linda and Julie took over the preschool and it moved to Canyon Road. […]
Aviation enthusiasts gather for breakfast and to discuss future events at airport
The Spanish Fork Airport Manager, Cris Child, not only manages the airport for Spanish Fork, but he is also a pilot and aviation enthusiast. He is always thinking of ways to promote the airport and of course the biggest public examples have been the annual Airplanes, Trains, and Automobiles event. That event will be renamed […]
Happiness for Heroes Campaign gives hope to veterans in isolation
The veteran’s home in Payson is an excellent facility, as anyone who has visited knows. However, because of the COVID pandemic our veterans have become isolated and cannot go on field trips or receive visitors. To combat the loneliness and boredom the veteran residents are facing, the Utah Department of Veteran Affairs and the Utah […]
Kara Poulsen of Diamond Fork Junior High named Drama Teacher of the Year
Kara Poulsen, drama teacher at Diamond Fork Junior High School, was honored by Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education, as Secondary Drama Teacher of the Year for 2020. Poulsen taught at Diamond Fork Junior from day one–literally. She started the drama department in 1996. This drama program is one of the best junior […]
The Secret is to Give and Receive
By Danie Davis The common phrase of “there is always give and take” just doesn’t sit well with me anymore. I will explain why. In the last couple of weeks or so, the idea of receiving has popped up in various ways that has changed my perspective. It has caused me to stop and reflect […]
Love, Heartache, & Hope
Sometimes, from the depths of despair, comes a glimmer of hope that things can be different. The Lomax family knows something of despair and are now trying to turn that despair into hope not just for them, but for everyone. Desmond and Alison Lomax of Spanish Fork have endured hardships before in their 23 years […]
Nephi’s Whitmore Mansion echoes with historic past
My wife and I are studying the pioneer history of Nine Mile Canyon and as a result just learned about the Whitmore Mansion in Nephi. Two brothers, George, and James Whitmore from Nephi were the first to graze cattle in upper Nine Mile Canyon. Another young Nephi resident, Shadrach Lunt was also a pioneer cattleman […]
Chair-bound sportsman prepare for new fishing trips
Kenneth Vaughn of the Chairbound Sportsman Organization has announced they now have a 24-foot pontoon boat with a new Yamaha 80 four-stroke motor for the 2020 fishing season on Strawberry Lake. The boat has been modified to accommodate up to five wheelchairs, including electric wheelchairs. In addition, the boat can carry six escorts to accompany […]
Life as a Fashion Consultant isn’t Easy
I have two daughters, ages 12 and 5. Their Mom keeps them well-supplied with nice, cute, clothes. When they coordinate those clothes properly, how their Mom intended, they look very nice. However, sometimes the girls mix and match the clothing into outfits that should not be worn together. Often, it falls upon me, the fashion-challenged […]