Finish the Walls Honor Every Name. Remember Every Veteran. Help Us Finish the Walls
The community has already raised $85,000 to help veterans be remembered at Springville’s two cemeteries, and we are asking for those who are able to help us finish what we started. Springville has service men and women. In fact, approximately 2,350 veterans from Springville and Mapleton have served from the Mexican-American War to the present […]
Spreading Kindness One Cup at a Time: The 9-Year Legacy of Springville’s ‘Lemon Aid’ Stand
When Pari Sarkar was five years old, she decided to have a lemonade stand for her grandma to celebrate the July Fourth Holiday. She raised $30, and gave it all to her grandma, who used it to purchase some new leggings. Seeing that something as simple as selling lemonade could help another, sparked something in […]
Veterans Ride Again With Help From Local Organizations
For the past 13 years, Shelly Davis has been working with veterans at the Bennion Veterans Home in Payson as the therapy director, with the goal of giving each resident a proper thank-you. “I grew up as a veteran’s daughter,” she said. “I always wished I could have done all these things for my dad.” […]
Springville-Mapleton American Legion to hold veterans open house and flag ceremony
The Springville-Mapleton American Legion will hold a veterans open house and flag retirement ceremony in conjunction with Springville Art City Days. The open house aims to recognize veterans for their service and to educate them on services and benefits available. A presentation by a state level expert service officer will be given to ensure all […]
