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Show Springville In The Forefront | By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN An even larger celebra-'comn s planned for this yea Miss Springville Pageant A now eve s year square dance id in connec with the by the Springville a num prize, during re© ming year SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3. 198 Sunday Herald 13D Springville Civic Center, one of most modern city government faciliues in the state, on tree-shadedsite in heart of the city. Two obe-man shows have also been held at the gal lery. The first displayedthe ceramics, sculpture, aad watercolor of Robert Gerring, art director at Col. to hold the second featured the oils of Roger Gerster, young Swiss entries the “Artists of OW lege of Southern Utah, The artist who is spending a Life” award banquet Car is plan- ned to honor the recipients of All-Utah Show service awards in five cate The annual all-Utah exhibit geries: service to the communfs now in progress at the gal- ity, outstanding teacher, outlery, and will close at the end standing person in the field of of February. This fine show, cultural arts, outstanding youth year in the United tSates. better and larger than in previolls years, features Plans are also in progress for the highlight of the art year in Springville, the annual Apri] National Show, which will feature the works of outstanding artists accoss the country. Children’s Art Mr. Braithwaite hopes to place greater emphasis on children's art at the gallery. One children’s art show has already been held, featuring the best works produced by children in elementary schools of Nebo District. Addi’ional shows of high school and junior high art are planned. Recreation Springville City is looking forward to future expansion of the new Hobble Creek leader, outstanding person in 200 en- tries by both amateurs and professionals of Utah. The entries includeoils, watercolors, sculpture, graphics and tapes- Golf Course which was opened last spring. The nine-hole course is located in a beautiful canyon setting direcly west of Kelly's Grove recreation area, and is recognized as one of the most picturesque courses in the west, From the date of its opening, the golf course was an instantaneous success. In fact, Golf City Charts Expansion of Sewage Plant SPRINGVILLE—A major project in the planning Stages by city officials valls for expansion of the city’s sewage treatment plant, Built some years ago, the plant is now operating at capacity. Springville City Councilmen hope to complete the expansion in a three-stage NGWILLE UTA ... A CITY OF CULTURE program, pay- ing for the project through current revenue without bonding. In order to raise funds for the project, a small increase in sewer and water rates was imposed recently. Even though the city’s mill levy was decreased, it is anticipated that the utilities increase will be sufficent \0 finanee the work. WORLD ALMANAC FACTS pro Sonny Braun said that on one Saturday alone, more than 125 persons were turned away because the course was filled to capacity. Springville City already cwns pari of the land lying west of the present course, and holds an option on more. Negotia- tions are also underway with , the Forest Service to trade land in the canyon to make up the There were 81,253 local additional area needed to ex- governments in the United States ai the beginning of pand the course to 18 holes. 1967, a decreasc of almost City Celebration One of the most successful 10,000 since 1962, reports ventures of the past year was The World Almanac, The the first annual Art City Days decrease came mainly in the number of school celebration, held during the districts, which dropped month of June, ‘ from 34,678 in 1962, to Under the general chairman- 21,782 in 1967, This reducship of Leonard James, city tion of over one-third was council recreation irman, predominantly the result of the celebration offered a wide widespread school reorgan+ variety of activities and in- ization and consolidation volved most of the civic and for reasons of efficiency, eee a at Ss a ART SHOWS ...A CITY OF PRIDE ® One outstanding feature each month * ONE-MAN SHOWS ° ALL-UTAH ART EXHIBIT ..+.held during the month of February © INTERMOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW ® 44th ANNUAL NATICNAL ART EXHIBIT © STUDENT EXHIBITS * CHILDREN’S ART SHOW During the month of December AN OUTSTANDING CITY RECREATION PROGRAM % PROGRESSIVE AND ENTERPRISING BUSINESSES % WELL KEPT YARDS AND GARDENS + AMPLE WATER SUPPLY TO MEET FUTURE NEEDS The Springville Art Collection is the largest of this type % FINE HOMES, SCHOOLS AND CHUR! CHES in the nation! SPRINGVILLE GOLF COURSE At Kelly's Grove In Hobble Creek Canyon Springville’s nine hole Golf Course is located away from.all city and res lential activity. This makes the course ideal for those who really want to get away f* from it all. experien : hazards, a not played This course is very interesting for the if r with its elevated greens and water hallenge for beginners. If you have is course, you should! Springville - Home of “ART CITY DAYS” R. BRUCE BRAITHWAITE, curator at the Springville Art Gallery, stands beside statuary in art building. Springville | % in important center of art and culture. fs known nationally Annual spring art exhibit attracts the works of top local and national artists, City Wide Celebration Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 20, 21, 22 |