What’s Happening at the Huish Theater in Payson?
With the many renovations happening at the Huish Theater in Payson, many in the community are wondering how the progress is going. Many have expressed curiosity mainly due to the renovations now happening on the interior. The original plan was to renovate the building in three phases. Phase one included fixing the exterior and building […]
Beyond the Service: Spring Creek Mortuary Redefines Community Healing
Since opening its doors on Main Street, Spring Creek Mortuary has become a recognizable part of the Springville landscape. For the team at Spring Creek Mortuary, however, being a “new” business in town means more than just providing professional funeral arrangements; it means becoming a cornerstone of support and a dedicated space for long-term healing […]
Project Safe Lane: No Ping is Worth a Life: Join the 21-Day Challenge for Safer Streets
With April being “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Utah, it is a perfect time to introduce myself and my community service initiative, Project Safe Lane. In the five seconds it takes to read a text message at 55 mph, a vehicle travels the length of a football field, but blindly if you are looking […]
Adopted by an Officer. Becoming an Officer. A Journey to Lift Others.
Life was never meant to be easy. The older I get, the more I understand that. The uphill climb is not the punishment; it is the path. I did not choose to sleep in a homeless shelter. I did not choose foster care. I did not choose the instability or the pain I was born […]
Beyond the Crash: Finding Purpose in Service After Life-Altering Trauma
One year ago, a semi-truck driver’s wife’s biggest worry and worst nightmare came true. The day started off as any normal day would: I woke up, started work and anticipated the end of the work week. My husband was excited to take our then 4-year-old granddaughter ice fishing on the weekend. He was on his […]
Not a Matter of If, But When: Preparing Your Children for the Digital Reality
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my children, my future grandchildren, and the world they’re growing up in. Many parents, myself included, want to believe their children won’t encounter online pornography — but the reality is starkly different: it’s not a matter of if a child will be exposed to pornography, but when. And […]
Perseverance in Service:Elder Evan Glazner’s Mission Marked by Faith, Pain, and Purpose
When Elder Evan Glazner began his Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint mission on November 20, 2023, he did so with the same hope and determination shared by thousands of young missionaries: to serve others, strengthen his faith, and grow into the person he felt called to become. What followed, however, was a mission […]
Local Siblings Work Together to Produce ‘Hail To The Chiefs’
A trio of local siblings have utilized their shared experience in the realm of journalism to produce a book in honor of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. “Hail to the Chiefs: Fascinating Facts About Every U.S. President” was recently released as a publication of the Daily Herald newspaper in Provo and the Standard-Examiner newspaper […]
Why I’m Starting a Turning Point USA Chapter in Our Community
A few weeks before Thanksgiving, I reached out to Sara Nasuta, the Turning Point USA leader here in Utah. I wasn’t calling with plans to start a chapter myself. My intention was simply to connect, encourage her by sharing positive examples from other communities, and explore whether she might affiliate with another organization I’m involved […]
Forgotten in The Battle with Sexual Addiction: The Journey of a Spouse
Betrayal trauma is hard to describe, causing complex emotional reactions that literally put the body into shock. Yet, spouses suffering from betrayal often bury their pain and try to just “start over.” While this approach might work for a time, the pain will resurface and demand attention. Thus, the effects of living with a partner’s […]