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

Exit Strategy opens in Springville

By Shirlene JordanThe Springville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Exit Strategy, a new Springville business, to the city recently with a ribbon-cutting event.
Exit Strategy provides a unique form of

Remembering those who served

On May 26, I watched American citizens of all ages line up in the Spanish Fork Cemetery to have small white crosses made of metal passed into their arms.
The day was already beautiful, but the so