The History of National Fire Prevention Month
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and many might not be aware of the reason why. In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed 3.3 square miles of the great city of Chicago. I’d like you to take a second to reflect on how big of an area that encompasses. That fire was responsible for the […]
Looking for Employment? Consider a Career in Mechanics
What do wheelchairs, bicycles, sewing machines, fire trucks, washers and dryers, motorcycles, RVs, vending machines, cars, and farm tractors all have in common? If you guessed they each rely upon mechanics for proper service and function, you’re right! Do you also know there is a significant shortage of mechanics in our area, and especially in […]
Progress Being Made for All Local Artists at the Huish in Payson
More than just laser lights and loudspeakers, once completed, the Huish Performing Arts and Cultural Education (PACE) Center in Payson will be the most state-of-the-art performing arts facility located in all of North America. During a recent one-on-one interview with the executive director and consultant to the Huish PACE facility, Cary Stockwell, Serve Daily discovered […]
Local artist has spent over 50 years of painting ‘En Plein Air’
En Plein Air is a French expression that translates to “in the open air”. Russell Ricks has been painting since he was just a young boy. He was taught by his father, Don, who was both an oil painter and an art instructor in Rexburg, Idaho. At just eight years of age, Russell knew he […]
Skeletons Along the Spanish Fork River Trail
For Kaybri and Marlow Dennis, a recent Saturday bicycle ride on the Spanish Fork River Trail with their parents and grandparents proved to have an exciting twist not seen every day on their typical pedal-trips. As the two small children traveled on bicycles in the cool morning air, they witnessed a number of skeletons along […]
Birdies Power Equipment celebrating 40 years In Business
Birdies Power Equipment in Springville is a locally-owned family business that started in a backyard shed about 40-years ago, buying and fixing lawn mowers found at thrift stores and yard sales. Clint and Wendy Bird started the business to add income to a growing family. They moved into a bigger home in 1987 and started […]
Can You Name 12 Crucial Areas of Emergency Preparedness?
Disasters disrupt thousands of lives every year, leaving behind lasting effects on people and property. After a disaster, many of our neighbors in the community may need help as well. Due to those needs, our first responders may be serving others and not able to get to you right away. You and your family can […]
Protecting the Children of Our World
A number of months ago, there was a news story and video of a woman attempting to load a number of items and a child into a car on a windy day. When it was the child’s turn to go in the car, the lady turned to assist the little one only to see the […]
Bikers Against Child Abuse has been keeping children safe since 1995
A biker gang – you’ve seen them in movies, heard about them in the news. Maybe you’ve seen them on the road while you were out and about yourself. Perhaps you were even a bit skeptical of their aims. Well, here’s an introduction to an interesting and valuable group of bikers unlike those stereotyped by […]
The Rivoli Theater in Springville – Some Good News
The Rivoli Theater in Springville has outwardly appeared empty the past few years. Well, we have some news to report to our readers. The Rivoli (RIV-o-lee) first opened in late 1927 with a silent film. It was the second theater located in Springville as the Star Theater had been operating for a few years prior […]