Canyon Creek center to add retail space Woodbury Corporation, a full-service real estate and development company, in partnership with WPI Enterprises, announced on March 23 that it will be adding approximately 245,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to its Canyon Creek Shopping Center in Spanish Fork. Upon completion of this expansion, it is anticipated that up to an additional 45 new retail tenants will be added, with the roster of national tenants including Cinemark, Downeast Home, Ulta, Famous Footwear, Petco and Ross, among others. Canyon Creek Commercial Center is a 240-acre mixed-use development project that includes 65 acres of hospital and health care facilities and more than 1 million square feet of retail and commercial space. The center was created in partnership between Woodbury Corporation, WPI Enterprises and Scott Hanson, who worked closely with elected Spanish Fork officials whose priority and vision was to develop an otherwise underdeveloped area into a major commercial center to benefit residents. This is one of the largest commercial developments currently underway along
The Canyon Creek Shopping Center in Spanish Fork, which is already home to a Costco and a Walmart, has announced the future development of more than 200,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
the Wasatch Front. The completed portion of the project includes tenants such as
Costco, Walmart, Good Earth and Ace as well as approximately 148,000 square feet
The Springville High School boys basketball team won the state championship game March 4.
Photo by Mark Spencer
Springville takes state basketball title By Ed Helmick Congratulations to the Springville High School Red Devils boys basketball team for winning the state championship game on March 4 in Ogden. The game was a nail-biter that went to overtime twice, but the Red Devils never gave up. The game ended with an 81 to 79 victory and the first state title for Springville High School boys basketball since 1958. When the team returned to Springville at about 9:30 p.m. and came off I-15 at the north Springville exit, they were met with a fire department and police department
escort back to the high school. Crowds of people lined the street and then joined the convoy in their own vehicles. What a wonderful, classic American sight this was, the demonstration of pride and joy by so many for a record book team achievement. What makes this game and the Springville High School Red Devils boys basketball team even more interesting is the story behind the team. The boys were long-time residents of Springville and had played together for years. Several of the team members come from families of basketball players. Bennett Hullinger’s dad played for Springville High in the 1980s
and Jesse Hullinger’s dad was on the team in the 1990s. Elliot Jordan, the grandfather of sophomore Jaymon Jordan, played on the 1958 state championship team. What will the five seniors on the team be doing after graduation? All of them have submitted applications for two-year LDS mission assignments. The seriousness and commitment with which these young men live their lives is a rewarding example of family and community values in Springville. Now juniors and sophomores will move up to take on next year’s challenge. Coach Justin Snell, you are doing a great job, and you have lot to look forward to.
of other food, banking and retail tenants. As part of the overall project, nearly four miles of new roads have been built to connect the project to regional transportation systems, existing roads and residential neighborhoods. “We envision Canyon Creek Commercial Center as a central hub for economic activity in south and central Utah County,” said Jeff Woodbury, vice president of development and acquisitions for Woodbury Corporation. “This project would not have been possible without the efforts of the elected officials and staff of Spanish Fork City, who play a critical role in the redevelopment of this area.” “We are excited for these additions to our community. These stores will provide shopping opportunities to residents of our community and the surrounding area to stay closer to home and shop,” said Spanish Fork Mayor Steve Leifson. “We are very pleased with the variety this next phase brings to town, including a luxury first-run movie theater.” Construction is now underway on the expansion, and will be completed with many new tenants opening for business this fall.
SF animal shelter receives Petco grant
The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter in Spanish Fork has received a $5,000 grant from the Petco Foundation. The money will be used to create a medical fund for the animals that come into the shelter. The shelter does not have a vet on staff and when animals come in needing medical help, they have only been able to provide some comfort measures. With this money, they will be able to provide antibiotics, pain medications, some veterinarian care and vaccinations. As this fund is depleted, the shelter hopes the public will keep it in mind. The shelter would like to grow the medical fund to be able to keep helping the animals it receives. The shelter express its thanks to the Petco Foundation and also the rescue organizations that work with it. In 2016, they rescued 1,177 animals out of the shelter. In the past year, 514 animals have been adopted by their new families. The shelter is located at 582 W. 3000 North in Spanish Fork. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter is closed Tuesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Adoptions start one hour after opening and end one hour before closing. Call 801851-4080 for more information.