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No alcohol at public events

I have sent the following letter to our County Commissioners Anderson, Ellertson, and Witney:Please prevent further growth of alcohol use in Utah County, including its use at large gatherings.The Tough Mudder competition has apparently threatened not to return next year if beer is not permitted ...

Folkfest a fantastic event

I wanted to write to thank the countless individuals who made the Springville World Folkfest another success.I took my family and we had a wonderful experience. The talent, the enthusiasm, the spectacular/terrific event were outstanding.I am amazed that Springville is able to bring such a ...

All bike riders need to wear helmets

Visiting in your area has been a real delight for us. Polite people and beautiful bike paths.Please encourage all bicycle riders to use helmets including youngsters.We have seen way too many wonderful families on the bike paths without helmets. Helmets save lives and serious injury.Thank ...

Invite to Victory Baptist Church

I’m writing because I’m sure there are other couples and families in the same position my husband and I have been in who may appreciate this.We have long struggled to find a place of worship that believed in and taught from one Bible version. (Important because it fosters better alignment, ...

Justice for Turley

I opened the Friday morning paper with glee. I am excited to see that Steve Turley is finally swimming through the mire and seeing daylight.I have hoped for (and prayed for) justice to prevail in this matter. I have been strongly convicted (no pun here) that Mr. Turley is being politically ...

Police, firefighters deserve better

Growing up in a family of firefighters, I have often heard the statement; "it doesn't pay much so you definitely have to love the job." Firefighters in Utah make a little more than $38,000 a year. My father has always had two and sometimes three jobs to make ends meet. I have seen first hand ...