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. […]
Aviation enthusiasts gather for breakfast and to discuss future events at airport
The Spanish Fork Airport Manager, Cris Child, not only manages the airport for Spanish Fork, but he is also a pilot and aviation enthusiast. He is always thinking of ways to promote the airport and of course the biggest public examples have been the annual Airplanes, Trains, and Automobiles event. That event will be renamed […]
The Secret is to Give and Receive
By Danie Davis The common phrase of “there is always give and take” just doesn’t sit well with me anymore. I will explain why. In the last couple of weeks or so, the idea of receiving has popped up in various ways that has changed my perspective. It has caused me to stop and reflect […]
Life as a Fashion Consultant isn’t Easy
I have two daughters, ages 12 and 5. Their Mom keeps them well-supplied with nice, cute, clothes. When they coordinate those clothes properly, how their Mom intended, they look very nice. However, sometimes the girls mix and match the clothing into outfits that should not be worn together. Often, it falls upon me, the fashion-challenged […]
Organization fulfills dreams of chair-bound hunters
The Chairbound Sportsman Organization of Springville has been arranging hunting and fishing events for the physically handicapped for 10 years and I have covered almost every event they have had since 2017. On May 23 a turkey hunt took place on a private ranch, the Big Mountain Hunting Ranch in Elberta, for two young people. […]
Social Distancing or Social Awkwardness
Social distancing shouldn’t be that hard for me. Why? Because there’s not much difference between social distancing and being socially awkward, and I’ve been practicing social awkwardness for many, many years! I was single until I was 40 years old, so that gave me a lot of time to work on being socially awkward. It’s […]
Jessica Lindley named Nebo School District Teacher of the Year
Jessica Lindley, a teacher at Foothills Elementary, was named teacher of the year for the Nebo School District. Lindley serves as the special education team leader, social committee chairperson over parties and activities. She is also the character education specialist and the BYU Practicum Student-Teacher Mentor. In the community, Lindley has served as the Miss […]
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. […]
Salina once site of POW camp during World War II
It is almost forgotten history that during World War II 425,871 prisoners of war were brought to the United States and housed in 686 camps throughout the nation. One of those POW camps was in Salina. This site had previously been a Civilian Conservation Corps camp which was part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal […]
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo is a go
Spanish Fork City, the Fiesta Days Rodeo Committee, and the Diamond Fork Riding Club are excited to announce that the 2020 Fiesta Days Rodeo will be held as scheduled on July 20-24. Entering its 78th year, the Fiesta Days Rodeo is a staple in the annual Fiesta Days celebration, renowned throughout the Professional Rodeo Cowboys […]