Long-time educator Carol Day retires
By Chris HashMapleton NewsAfter 29 years, Mapleton educator Carol Day is graduating from elementary school.Twenty-three of those 29 years have been spent in Nebo School District, most recently at
Public invited to learn about Arabian horses at open house
By Jessica TaylorIn 2015, Taylor Ranch started a riding lesson program to introduce the outside world to the Arabian horse. We had a great response and decided to expand the program and held a su
Why coloring is good for you
By Belinda BringhurstAccording to clinical psychologist Scott M. Bea, Psy.D., coloring ”has everything to do with refocusing our attention.” It may look like a simple activity, but focusing on co
Host families sought for World Folkfest dancers
Host families are now being sought for the more than 250 international visitors traveling to Springville for the 2016 World Folkfest. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Folkfest, and dancer
Project Read launches new website
Project Read, an adult literacy program serving Utah County, is excited to announce the launch of its new website. The new site, made possible by Sebo Development, offers a refreshed and simplifi
Improve art skills at Springville school
By Ryan BrownThe Center for Academic Study is a professional art school located at 43 E. 200 South in Springville. Although many people are not aware of the school, it has been open since 2008. T
KyLynn James named Health Teacher of the Year
By Lana HiskeyNebo School District’s KyLynn James, a Salem Junior High School health teacher, has been named the Utah Junior High School Health Teacher of the Year by the Utah Association for Hea
Gem Faire set in Sandy June 17-19
By Yooy NelsonGem Faire, America’s premier jewelry and bead show, will be in Salt Lake City June 17-19 at the South Towne Exposition Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy. Hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to
Every day is Father’s Day
Every June we celebrate Father’s Day, often with cards, gifts, or treats. (Hint: Donuts! Dads really like donuts!)But, the truth is any father worth his weight in salt (whatever that means) knows
Freedom Preparatory Academy – Vineyard Campus Awarded Grant to Implement The Leader in Me
By Diane Skousen, MSW – VineyardFREEDOM PREPARATORY ACADEMY – VINEYARD CAMPUSFreedom Preparatory Academy – Vineyard Campus announced today that it has been selected from hundreds of schools acros
