Springville, Utah - The departure of Alan Curtis this summer left a big hole in the Springville City organization. The City announced this week that two new departments have been created within the organization to fill that gap. The Parks & Recreation Department has been divided into the Recreation Department and the Building and Grounds Department.
Alex Roylance has been named Director of Buildings and Grounds, and Charles Keeler has been named Recreation Director. He will also have responsibility for Community Events.

Alex Roylance has been with the Parks Division for almost 20 years. He grew up in Springville City and graduated from the University of Utah. Charles “Chuck” Keeler graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Recreation Management. He comes to Springville with 20 years of experience in recreation, youth programs and community services and worked most recently in North Ogden.
“Both of these gentlemen bring a wealth of experience and expertise to these important positions,” commented Troy Fitzgerald, Interim City Administrator. “We are pleased to have professionals with the experience and qualifications Mr. Roylance and Mr. Keeler exhibit joining our staff.”
Mr. Roylance took over his new position October 30th. Mr. Keeler will join the staff on November 13, 2006.

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Springville, Utah Springville City Library announced they are now providing free internet access at City hall and in the City park through a wireless connection for appropriately equipped and configured laptops and wireless devices. Customers must have an assigned proxy number on their wireless device and should pick up an internet “how to” sheet from the City before connecting.

Library Director, Pam Vaughn, anticipates that this will be extremely successful and well received. “You are invited to explore the Springville Library’s fast Internet network using your own wireless-enabled laptop computer, ” said Vaughn, “Free access is provided in the public area in the building and also in the city park at all times the library is open. Simply launch your web browser and your computer’s home page will appear and you may begin surfing immediately.”

Users should keep in mind that the connection is filtered and that no technology support is provided by the City. At this time, there is no service for Mac and Linux computers. The connection is tested regularly, if you follow the written directions there shouldn’t be any issues. The hours of use are 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday 9 am until 6 pm. Users will need a WiFi compliant 802.11b/g wireless device installed in their laptop, or a laptop with integrated WiFi capability.

Users should be aware of the limitations. The Library’s wireless network is not secure; information sent to and from your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software. Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be provided that you will be able to make a wireless connection. Finally, the Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for laptop configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library’s network.

The Springville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Springville Downtown Business Alliance are pleased to announce Safe Halloween 2006. Held October 31st, from 3:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. between Center Street and 4th south. Business interested in participating may contact Steve Chandler Chamber Executive Director at 368-5672.

Click here for pictures from last year.