Welcome Back to School!
In a year where the unprecedented has become commonplace, returning to the classroom this fall is, well, unprecedented. For many parents, students, and teachers, facing a school year during a pandemic has them peeking through their fingers and hoping for the best while preparing for the worst. Which is the case for Adena Campbell of […]
Local Artist Finds Success Pursuing Drive to Create
Beki Tobiasson, a new resident of Spanish Fork but longtime resident of Utah, recently received an Award of Merit in the Spring 2020 Alliance of Covenant Artists “Faithful Saints” Exhibition. Her piece “Blessings,” an oil and gold leaf work on aluminum panel, received the Award of Merit. Two additional paintings, “All Things Bow in Humble […]
Nebo students recognized as Reading Rodeo champions
As one of the top rodeos in the nation, the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo recognized 20 Spanish Fork students in Nebo School District for their success in the Rodeo Reading Challenge. The Fiesta Days Rodeo Committee kicked off the Fiesta Days Rodeo Reading Challenge in February with assemblies and a lineup consisting of Nick […]
Spanish Oaks Reservoir Offers Pleasant Getaway
The criteria for a destination this month was something close by, something with water, and something the kids would enjoy. Those requirements were met by discovering the Spanish Oaks Reservoir. It is only about 1.8 miles off the junction of Highway 6 and Powerhouse Road, east of Spanish Fork. However, it is not well marked. […]
Sophos Survival opens in Spanish Fork
Sophos Survival has officially opened its doors on 244 North Main St in Spanish Fork. As a specialty emergency preparedness, survival, and outdoor gear supply store, owner Isaiah Price aims to help people become more prepared for life’s adventures – planned or unplanned. The services and product lineup will include home and business preparedness consultations, […]
Achiever Preschool closes after 36 years
Achiever Preschool of Spanish Fork is closing its doors after 36 years. The preschool was started by Beverly Anderson. The first three years she worked with Linda Bartholomew, Rae Shepherd and Diane Hill. Julie Ward was a regular substitute. After three years, Linda and Julie took over the preschool and it moved to Canyon Road. […]
Kara Poulsen of Diamond Fork Junior High named Drama Teacher of the Year
Kara Poulsen, drama teacher at Diamond Fork Junior High School, was honored by Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education, as Secondary Drama Teacher of the Year for 2020. Poulsen taught at Diamond Fork Junior from day one–literally. She started the drama department in 1996. This drama program is one of the best junior […]
Fiesta Days loom with some cancellations due to Coronavirus
With the current COVID-19 conditions, the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Executive Committee has evaluated all of its events and determined which ones can be held this year and which will have to be canceled. Scheduled Events Events to be held include: Baby Contest, July 15; Car Show, July 11; DUP Baby Quilt Sales, July 21; […]
Local teacher selected for Excellence in Teaching Award
Ten Utah educators received top 2020 teaching honors UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Awards to be presented at the KeyBank ‘Superstars in Education’ Banquet. Nebo School District’s own Jesse Roberts, a social studies teacher at Spanish Fork High School, was selected as a top educator by the UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Awards. Roberts teaches Social Studies. […]
Rasmussen & Co. Fine Jewelers celebrate successful first year
Mike Rasmussen doesn’t worry about customers in a bad mood, because he seldom sees them. “I deal with people in love all the time. Who doesn’t want to deal with people in love all day?” Rasmussen said. The owner of Rasmussen & Co. Fine Jewelers in Spanish Fork, Rasmussen has spent his life creating beautiful […]