Park Elementary Teacher Wins “Most Valuable Educator’ Award
On November 15, fifth grade students at Park Elementary in Spanish Fork got a surprise visit from the Utah Jazz Bear. And while the infamous mascot may very well have enjoyed time with the students, the visit was for their teacher, Charla Andersen, who was presented with the Most Valuable Educator (MVE) award. The MVE […]
The Peteetneet Train Show Has A New Conductor
After over 25 years, Doug and Irene Lamb have stepped away from the annual Peteetneet Train Show, making way for another wave of train enthusiasts to climb aboard. Gordon Reynolds and a group calling themselves the “O Scalers” after a larger scale of model trains, has stepped in to conduct the Peteetneet Train Show that […]
Festival of Lights celebrates 30 years
For the past 30 years, the city of Spanish Fork has held its annual Festival of Lights, which is a month-long event showcasing Holiday lights for residents and non-residents to experience. Recently, city officials sat down and reminisced about the years holding the festival, how it began, and the many things they’ve improved upon over […]
Flying high: Dean Bristow of Payson reflects on years of military service
When Dean Bristow was just three years old, he would often look up to the sky to see the airplanes flying high, and wanted to be among the pilots. Born in 1938, just a couple of years before World War II started, Bristow knew what it was like to live during wartime. Unlike many during […]
Springville High School Girls Cross Country Team Takes State Fifth Year Running
With 250 meters to go in the 5A state cross country race at the Regional Athletic Complex, Springville High School coach, Sam Smith called out to her number five runner, Adri Bird to kick it in gear. Smith wasn’t sure how close the race was, but she knew that every place counted, and if Bird […]
Here’s what you need to know about fees proposed for recreational areas along Nebo Loop
Rumors have been spreading that there will be a toll imposed for visitors of Payson Canyon, causing many drivers to worry about the cost of driving the Nebo Loop. Serve Daily recently spoke to Juab County Tourism Director Shana Memmott, who confirmed that no toll will be imposed to drive the canyon. With any rumor, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five local pumpkin patches to go enjoy
‘Tis the season to pick pumpkins, and there are many places to do just that right here in south Utah County. Here’s a roundup of local pumpkin patches that can serve your jack-o-lantering needs and beyond this Halloween and fall season: Jaker’s Jack-O-Lanterns It’s quite possible that you have seen the Howard Farm produce stands […]
Nebo School District’s Dragon Pantry serves community
Landmark High School, with the help of Nebo School District Student Services has been running a community pantry to help people in need since 2013. This being the eighth year, Nebo School District social worker Monica Hullinger, who runs the pantry, said that now, more than ever, they are in need of items to be […]