Breaking the Rules
Local Artist Inspires Others to Follow their Own Style Jolynn Forman, a long-time resident of Santaquin, who currently resides in Provo, is a Utah County artist with a unique painting style. She has learned from experience that defying the rules and developing your talents in your own way can pay off. Forman hasn’t always been […]
Welding Instructor Receives National Recognition
Shaun Black, welding teacher at Payson High School, for Nebo School District was selected as the Utah Section Educator of the Year by the American Welding Society. Black was also selected as the Educator of the Year for the 2019 school year and representative Gordon Reynolds awarded Shaun the plaque in February. Some of Black’s […]
Chick-fil-A Employee Awarded ‘True Inspiration’ Scholarship
Jacob Munton (23) sat in an office at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Spanish Fork on March 17, for what he thought was a regular-old-corporate-type-meeting via Zoom. A few minutes into that meeting, Chick-fil-A CEO stepped on and notified Munton that he was one of 12 others nationally who would be awarded a $25,000 “True Inspiration” […]
Should Parents Track their Teens?
Hi there, I’m Aspen! I am a sophomore in high school, and I am here to answer questions from parents of teens from a teenager perspective in my new column “Ask Aspen.” I recently put out a poll asking parents what things they want to know about raising teenagers today. My first question comes from […]
The Box of Misfit Toys
Everyone knows that an empty box is the favorite toy for kids to play with. But did you know what their next favorite toy is? Any toy that you are about to throw away or are getting ready to give away to charity. Adults and kids look at toys differently. An adult will look at […]
Utah County Trailer Rentals opens in Payson
Utah County Trailer Rentals is a new business in Payson, owned and operated by Oscar Guerrero. Utah County Trailer Rentals is also one of the newest members of the Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber held a ribbon cutting in honor of Utah County trailer rentals on March 5. The event was attended […]
Costco selected as Business of the Month
Costco was voted business of the month in March from the Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce. Costco is an active member of the chamber. They attend every ribbon cutting and many Business of the Month celebrations with a beautiful donated cake. Costco strives to be involved in the communities they serve.
A Healthy Spin on a Favorite Treat
Everyone knows that traditional shakes and sweet teas are often loaded with sugar and calories. And yet, they’re still the treat of choice for many people when they’re experiencing a craving for something sweet. Now, locals have the option to choose a healthier—but still delicious—alternative to sugar-laden shakes and teas. Simple Nutrition, located at 155 […]
Runners Break School Record for Relay Race
On March 19 four female Salem Hills high school runners broke the long-standing 4×800 meter relay school record in a time of 10:32, beating the old record by nine seconds. According to athlete Brie Erickson, the team went at the race with the goal to beat the record. “It was the goal to break the […]
Stardust Teaches Us to Be Careful What We Wish For
“When I see the way that mankind loves… You could search to the furthest reaches of the universe and never find anything more beautiful.” Taken out of context, this statement bears even more profound truth than it does within, and the lesson it teaches is superbly illustrated by this month’s movie recommendation. Stardust (2007) not […]