Rural Americana mailboxes
While driving country roads in south Utah County, I came across a novel pair of mail/newspaper boxes. I had to stop and take a picture of this creative piece of work to share with you. I think th
Utah Elks plan fundraiser
The Utah Elks Association will present its sixth annual veterans fundraiser, “Music From the Heart,” on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ponderosa Building located in the Spanish
Nebo PEAK Award winners announced
Nebo School District has announced the winners of its February 2017 PEAK Awards. The PEAK (Positive Energy and Kindness) Awards are designed to focus on “raising the bar” on providing exceptional
American Legion Post #28 hosts speaker
Springville and Mapleton American Legion Post #28 held their monthly meeting at the Springville Senior Center on Feb. 8. Commander Fred Hurst conducted the meeting. Guest speaker was FBI agent Ju
Merit Academy introduces Project Based Learning
By Angela Bunker Merit Academy
Merit Academy’s 21st Century EducationMerit Academy teachers and administration in Springville work closely with students to develop an exciting learning environmen
Assisted living vs. nursing home: What’s the difference?
By Dennis McGrawSenior living options are on the rise. With an aged population set to hit 72 million by 2050, housing options are springing up everywhere. Assisted Living (AL) and Nursing Homes (
Ladies golf club invites others to join
By Frances LarsenThe Gladstan Ladies Golf Club at Gladstone Golf Course in Payson is getting ready for summer. You are welcome to be part of our weekly party.Edna Martinez is one of the many beau
SFHS students pledge not to text while driving
On Feb. 17, students from Spanish Fork High School took a pledge to put their cell phones down and focus on the road as part of Allstate’s national “X the TXT” campaign. The Allstate Foundation p
Building Cities of Enoch in Utah
Another surprising thing I discovered while reading quotes by early LDS leaders was that they equated their Zion-building efforts in Utah to those of the ancient prophet Enoch:“Then again, did En
District #4 American Legion Reports
District #4 American Legion held their executive meeting Feb. 4 at the the Springville home of Keith and Marva Davis. District Commander Roger Archibald from Spanish Fork conducted the meet
