Payson temple windows are true works of art
In November when I photographed the moon behind the Moroni statue on the Payson Temple, I was reminded of the beautiful stained glass artwork that adorns the building. The 600mm lens that I was u
Overcoming challenges and poor decisions is possible
By Ryan Andrew Stream
My name is Ryan Andrew Stream. I am a 27-year-old husband, father, motivational speaker, musician, soldier and high school football coach and I also work full-time at a plan
Emily Bird named Youth Citizen of the Year
The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce has chosen Emily Bird as its Youth Citizen of the Year for 2017. This is the first time the chamber has awarded this honor and we are happy that it is
Delectable Dining: Best meals of 2016
As we begin a new year, I wanted to take a look back at some highlights of 2016.
Fiesta Catering/V Sisters Homemade Creations blew me away with their homemade, delicious meals that you can pick u
Loris Hayes plays Springville organ for more than 50 years
The iconic Center Street Chapel in Springville is well known for its relief panels of LDS church history, the architectural elements of the ceiling and walls, the cathedral style stained-glass wi
‘Granna Epperson’ honored on KSL High 5
“Granna Epperson” at Santaquin Elementary School was honored on the KSL High 5 program on Dec. 20. Granna Epperson’s whole life has been dedicated to serving others. She started making patchwork
Springville-Mapleton chamber names Citizen of the Year
The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Collin Allan of Mapleton has been named its 2017 Citizen of the Year.Collin Allan was born May 13, 1933, to James G. and Gwe
Merit Academy’s ASK service club serves dinner at TURN event
By the Merit Academy ASK Club
On Dec. 1, members of Merit Academy’s ASK service club served dinner to handicapped adults at TURN’s annual Christmas dinner. TURN is a community service program tha
Sheriff’s officers honored during commission meeting
Utah County commissioners honored all of the dedicated officers and employees of the Utah County Sheriff’s Office in a commission meeting held Dec. 13, 2016, along with Sergeant Cole Christensen,
Merit students participate in My Story Matters
By Merit Academy’s Service ClubMerit Academy’s ASK students recently participated with My Story Matters and conducted interviews with refugees. My Story Matters promotes healing, inspires hope an