James Arthur Dugovic
On October 3, 2022, our beloved grandfather, father, and husband, James Arthur Dugovic, 94, passed away in his home after finishing his tasks in this mortal life. James “Jim” Arthur Dugovic was born on February 18, 1928, as the second child of Frank “Fred” and Ethel May Winn Dugovic. They lived in Fresno California. He […]
South Utah Valley Animal Shelter holding adoption event in light of overcrowding
Like many animal shelters across the state and country, the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter is bursting at the seams with pets. In order to remedy the problem, the shelter is holding an adoption event on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its location on 582 W 3000 N St. in […]
Returning Home: The benefits of a strong welcoming community
It’s been about 20 years since I first arrived in Springville. It was a place that I didn’t appreciate at the time, but it would become an adopted home. My family moved from the inner city suburbs of Los Angeles over Labor Day weekend in 2002, and as a newly-turned 11-year-old, I didn’t want to […]
Trick-or-treater beware: Size does matter when it comes to candy bars
Is Halloween candy becoming smaller every year? It sure seems so. Candy bar size didn’t used to be an issue. Some were bigger than others, but that was OK and acceptable. A Three Musketeers was bigger than an Almond Joy. They were all “full-sized” or candy bar sized. Size didn’t really matter. As it seems, […]
Salem High School cross country team holding 13th annual ‘Witches Run’
On Oct. 29, the Salem Hills High School cross country team will hold its 13th annual “Witches Run” to raise funds for the team. Jennifer Hughes has been coaching the team for the past several years, and said that the event has been a community favorite. “The Salem witches run started 13 years ago as […]
‘The One Good Thing’ mixes good and bad
The One Good Thing by Kevin Alan Milne offers a little something for a variety of reader types, which isn’t always a good thing. In this case, however, it is a good thing, which is fitting, given the book’s title. Main character, Nathan Steen, is a good guy. He tries to do the right thing […]
‘Star Trek: Picard’ fails to engage
In mid-2018, rumors started floating around that Patrick Stewart would reprise his role as fan-favorite Jean-Luc Picard in a Star Trek series that would focus on the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” captain. Rumor became reality in August of that year when CBS announced “Star Trek: Picard,” which would air on CBS All Access (now […]
Local punk band in search of lead guitarist
A local band is in need of a lead guitarist who has interest in the pop/punk/ska genre. Just 4 The Record is a band based out of Provo that started about two years ago when four guys got together to make some music. Blake Nuttall the lead singer and bass guitarist said that he is […]
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ revives Star Trek excitement
If you read my review of The Orville in last month’s issue, you’ll remember that I pointed to Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery as evidence that the Star Trek universe has lost its way. Well, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (SNW)—now streaming on Paramount+ only—is proving that the Star Trek universe is in […]
Spanish Fork residents participate in National Day of Service
On September 10, hundreds of residents in Spanish Fork took time out of their day to serve their community on the National Day of Service. According to City Councilmember Stacey Beck, the day was a positive one for the community. “Over 500 residents showed up to paint the entire 3,000 feet of the cemetery perimeter […]