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Column by Charity Griffin For every memory, there is loss, and for every memory, there is hope. This appears to be a very simple statement but it has taken me nearly 40 years to truly understand it. For me, this statement means so many different things, but mostly, it reminds me of all my friends…
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By Spencer Healey Update June 29, 10:14 a.m. – Letter from the Mayor to Santaquin Citizens SANTAQUIN – On Wednesday night the Santaquin City Council voted to ban private firework use throughout the city, joining a long list of cities across the state of Utah that have placed recent bans and restrictions on fireworks. As…
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by Charity Griffin In order for you to understand why I write my stories, you must know a little about me. I want you to know that I share my experiences with you not only because of how they make me feel, but also to give you the tools you may need in your life…
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15-year-old Ben Smith is gearing up for the longest ride of his life, and he’s doing it all for a friend. Ben is riding his longboard from the Arizona state line, through the entire state of Utah, into Idaho to raise awareness and money to help his friend, Gates Hunsaker. Gates broke his neck a…
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by Spencer Healey Kylie Jo Black was crowned as the new Miss Santaquin in front of a crowd of local support Saturday night in the Payson High School auditorium. After a competition featuring three young ladies from the Santaquin area, Black was announced the winner. Her attendants are Brylee Biggs and Shelby Mortensen. Black…
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SANTAQUIN, Utah– This year’s annual Memorial Day breakfast put on by the local volunteer fire department drew a large crowd to the Santaquin fire station. Estimates for this year’s breakfast showed an attendance of roughly 1800-2000 people. The breakfast, in its 11th year now, serves as the department’s fundraiser to purchase flags for the coffins…
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Honoring our nation’s verterans, the Santaquin American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary held their annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning attended by approximately 100 people. Featuring auxiliary members from the Santaquin City area, the event was held in honor of those who have fallen to “protect our freedom”. Several speakers were chosen, including local residents…
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SANTAQUIN, UT – More than 40 runners participated on June 19 in a local 5k run to promote Miss Santaquin’s campaign to combat childhood obesity. The event was part of Miss Santaquin 2011 Michaela Mecham’s platform for her Miss Utah bid this year: “Make a stronger youth for tomorrow by exercising today.” The race started…
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