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
ALA to hold Mini Cheer Camp
Coaches Stephanie Chingas and Amy Walters are inviting girls and boys ages 4 to 12 to attend a Mini Cheer Camp and learn about cheerleading. The workshop will be held Jan. 25 and 26 in the Americ
Community Action Services and Food Bank changes operating hours
Beginning Jan. 3, Community Action Services and Food Bank updated its client hours to add Wednesday evenings and one monthly Saturday.These changes were instituted to make food and other programs
UVU’s Karst & Orndorff finish one win shy of placing at Southern Scuffle
Utah Valley University wrestlers Jordan Karst (heavyweight) and Tanner Orndorff (197 pounds) both had their 2017 Southern Scuffle runs come to a close just one win shy of securing a medal finish
New family board game launches Kickstarter campaign
By Jennifer Durrant
Corky’s Porkys, a new family board game, aims to teach kids quick counting skills and to bring families together.The creators of Corky’s Porkys recently announced the launch o
How to find the best assisted living home for a parent
Holiday seasons are a time for family get-togethers. After the parties, siblings often start discussing Mom’s and Dad’s health and living arrangements. Usually it goes something like this: “I’m r
Abbington resident Venice O. Westman turns 99
Venice O. Westman celebrated her 99th birthday Nov. 26, 2016. She was born in Neola to Jesse and May Nielsen. She had one brother and three sisters, one who is still living and who she is very cl
