Although the weather tried to put a damper on the outside activities, the Richfield City library still held its annual Summer Reading Kickoff and book sale on May 11.There were dozens of children and adults who attended this exciting event as an inflatable pool full of Legos was set up for kids to play in.
Nicole Pinnell, a highly sought recording artist and concert cellist, performed Monday, May 6 at the new venue, Greystone Monroe.“We were so honored and blessed to have Nicole and Jayne Galloway perform at the Greystone,” said Yvonne Shaver, owner of Greystone Monroe.
This week is National Nurses Week in America, an annual celebration to honor the vital role of nurses in health care.
Mayhem in the Park volume two at the Richfield City Park May 4 was a huge success.
Hometown hero promoted Jeffrey Issa, son of Alan and Dorna Issa of Richfield, achieved a historic milestone promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 5, the highest warrant officer rank, on April 13 at Joint Force Headquarters in Draper. This title is only earned by roughly 3-4% of National Guard members due to the high level of knowledge and dedication required.
Sevier School district honored 14 employees at the annual retirement banquet, who have diligently served the local community, providing exceptional leadership and resources to several generations of students.Henry Brooks Adams once stated, “Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell who their influence stops.” This is true for the 14 retirees whose combined service to the Sevier School district represents roughly 408 years of experience or 75, 480 days of educating, leading, and supporting local students.“The experiences and stories of kindness shared, inspire us and remind us of the importance and value of our public education system here in our valley and the blessing of living in such a wonderful community,” said Cade Douglas, superintendent.Together, this group of educators represent many years of wisdom and service to their community.“They have left a positive mark on our system and have contributed to the foundation of Sevier School District that will bless their successors and the lives of thousands of students for many years to come,” said Douglas.
With exceptional planning, the Fishlake National Forest fire personnel successfully prescribed burned approximately 1,875 acres (almost three-square miles) of mountain brush, oak, pinyon/juniper, aspen, and mixed conifer on Monroe Mountain last week.
It was a sea of blue caps and gowns and orange tassels on May 2 and 3 as Snow College held its commencement exercises on the Richfield and Ephraim campuses.The Sevier Valley Center played home to commencement exercises for graduates on the Richfield campus where Associate Degrees and certificates were awarded.
Kate Winget, 8, from Stansbury Park, was a winner in the most recent coloring book contest presented by the Richfield Reaper.