Beyond the Service: Spring Creek Mortuary Redefines Community Healing
Since opening its doors on Main Street, Spring Creek Mortuary has become a recognizable part of the Springville landscape. For the team at Spring Creek Mortuary, however, being a “new” business in town means more than just providing professional funeral arrangements; it means becoming a cornerstone of support and a dedicated space for long-term healing […]
Project Safe Lane: No Ping is Worth a Life: Join the 21-Day Challenge for Safer Streets
With April being “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Utah, it is a perfect time to introduce myself and my community service initiative, Project Safe Lane. In the five seconds it takes to read a text message at 55 mph, a vehicle travels the length of a football field, but blindly if you are looking […]
Beyond Hakuna Matata: Why You Need “Tika Buzoba” in Your Life
Viktor Frankl said, “It is a peculiarity of man that he can only live by looking to the future.” Perhaps that is why we make plans, set goals, and dream our dreams. You can increase your progress in the pursuit of your plans, goals or dreams by using one important principle. Allow me to share […]
Work Ethic and How to Show Your New Team You Have It
Starting with a new team can feel like the first day of school all over again. New faces. New expectations. New dynamics. Everyone is quietly figuring each other out. When you step into a new workplace, your teammates are not just listening to what you say about your experience or abilities. They are watching how […]
Teacher of the Month: Tara Lundell at Mount Nebo Middle School
Tara Lundell’s career in education began at Dixie Middle School in St. George, where she served as a behavior unit teacher. The assignment at Dixie Middle School taught her more about resilience, creativity, and human connection than anything else could have. From that formative starting point, her professional journey wound through Spanish Fork Junior High, […]
Resident Spotlight: ‘Grandma Tucker’s 90-plus Years of Service
At 97 years old, Judy Tucker’s secret to a long and happy life is remarkably simple: She plans to “die in her boots.” “Grandma Tucker,” as she is affectionately referred to, has lived in Springville for 65 years. And if you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting her, you will no doubt observe that she […]
Making Waves: How Alli Moon Turned a Love of Dance Into a Poolside Fitness Party
If you walk into the Clyde Recreation Center during one of Alli Moon’s AquaFit classes, don’t expect a quiet, methodical workout. Expect music. Expect laughter. And most of all, expect something that feels a lot more like a dance party than a traditional fitness class. Standing at the edge of the pool, Moon leads her […]
Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Overcoming Failure Like Henry Ford
“This is too hard! I can’t do it!” “Nobody likes me. I have no friends.” “I’m the worst at [art/soccer/math]!” “I know I won’t be good at that, so I’m not even going to try.” “I’m going to fail my [math/science/history/English] test.” As a parent, you’ve probably heard at least one of the above self-defeating […]
The Power of Your Inner Circle
Spring is here. You can feel it in the air. Longer days. A little more warmth. A sense that something new is possible again. And if you think about it, that’s exactly what hope does. Hope is the belief that tomorrow can be better than today. Encouragement is the fuel that helps us move toward […]
Wayfarer Theater Has Grand Opening in Payson; Maintains Commitment to Family Friendly Films and Low Prices
Locals and movie goers alike, gathered at the grand reopening of Wayfarer Theaters in Payson on March 27, to experience the vision of what has long been rooted in family and community. The theater, formerly known as Stadium Cinemas, was recently purchased and renovated by Illinois billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and co-chairman of Wayfarer Studios Steve […]