Project Teddy Bear a huge success
Thanks for all the Project Teddy Bear support this year! The Spanish Fork High School Letterman’s Club and Canyon Elementary School donated 1,433 new collected Teddy Bears. Through Project Teddy
Building Zion a main focus for early LDS leaders
In cataloging all the “building Zion” quotes from early LDS leaders, 33 of them, spanning the same number of years, show that the goal of establishing Zion was a primary focus for them. Here are
Springville City hires new library director
The Springville City mayor and city council have announced the hiring of Dan Mickelson as director of the Springville Public Library. Mickelson will replace former Library Director Pam Vaughn, wh
Book Look: Will mending the past leave his future in ruins?
I read a lot. I read every book my Spring Oaks Book Club picks. I read every book someone gives me for Christmas. I even joined the Green-Jell-O Book Club on Goodreads because I’m always searchin
Payson temple windows are true works of art
In November when I photographed the moon behind the Moroni statue on the Payson Temple, I was reminded of the beautiful stained glass artwork that adorns the building. The 600mm lens that I was u
Overcoming challenges and poor decisions is possible
By Ryan Andrew Stream
My name is Ryan Andrew Stream. I am a 27-year-old husband, father, motivational speaker, musician, soldier and high school football coach and I also work full-time at a plan
Emily Bird named Youth Citizen of the Year
The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce has chosen Emily Bird as its Youth Citizen of the Year for 2017. This is the first time the chamber has awarded this honor and we are happy that it is
Delectable Dining: Best meals of 2016
As we begin a new year, I wanted to take a look back at some highlights of 2016.
Fiesta Catering/V Sisters Homemade Creations blew me away with their homemade, delicious meals that you can pick u
Loris Hayes plays Springville organ for more than 50 years
The iconic Center Street Chapel in Springville is well known for its relief panels of LDS church history, the architectural elements of the ceiling and walls, the cathedral style stained-glass wi
‘Granna Epperson’ honored on KSL High 5
“Granna Epperson” at Santaquin Elementary School was honored on the KSL High 5 program on Dec. 20. Granna Epperson’s whole life has been dedicated to serving others. She started making patchwork
