Merit Academy introduces Project Based Learning
By Angela Bunker Merit Academy
Merit Academy’s 21st Century EducationMerit Academy teachers and administration in Springville work closely with students to develop an exciting learning environmen
Assisted living vs. nursing home: What’s the difference?
By Dennis McGrawSenior living options are on the rise. With an aged population set to hit 72 million by 2050, housing options are springing up everywhere. Assisted Living (AL) and Nursing Homes (
Ladies golf club invites others to join
By Frances LarsenThe Gladstan Ladies Golf Club at Gladstone Golf Course in Payson is getting ready for summer. You are welcome to be part of our weekly party.Edna Martinez is one of the many beau
SFHS students pledge not to text while driving
On Feb. 17, students from Spanish Fork High School took a pledge to put their cell phones down and focus on the road as part of Allstate’s national “X the TXT” campaign. The Allstate Foundation p
Building Cities of Enoch in Utah
Another surprising thing I discovered while reading quotes by early LDS leaders was that they equated their Zion-building efforts in Utah to those of the ancient prophet Enoch:“Then again, did En
District #4 American Legion Reports
District #4 American Legion held their executive meeting Feb. 4 at the the Springville home of Keith and Marva Davis. District Commander Roger Archibald from Spanish Fork conducted the meet
Acor invited to lead pledge at the state capitol
Springville Junior High School seventh-grader Cooper Acor was invited by Representative Francis Gibson to the state Capitol recently to lead the House of Representatives in the Pledge of Allegian
5 things to do while your kids nap
There’s going to be a total eclipse of the sun visible across much of the United States this August. This is rare; the last time it happened was 26 years ago.Do you know what else is so rare that
Ryan Andrew Stream performs for American Leadership Academy
By Ryan Andrew Stream
Motivational speaker, musician and soldier Ryan Andrew Stream performed for the American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork recently. Stream speaks about his life before and
Meet new Nebo school board member Lisa Rowley
Lisa Rowley is now serving as a member of the Nebo School District Board of Education.
Rowley and her husband, Chad, have had many opportunities to volunteer and serve in public schools. Lisa was