Feeding the Stomach and Soul through Community Gardening
They say sharing is caring, and for Keri Beirdneau, participating in a community garden might just be the epitome of sharing. Community Action Services and Food Bank operates four community gardens in Provo, and anyone is welcome to rent a plot. Beirdneau has done just that over the past several years, growing from a gardening […]
Chamber director leaves a legacy and passes on the torch
Twelve years ago, our family made the decision to move to Utah County after graduating from Washington State University. We had the great opportunity to join the Springville business community by purchasing Mountain West Animal Hospital from Harold Davis. It’s been an incredible journey to grow the clientele, get to know more people in our […]
Neal Delano Peterson
Neal Delano Peterson 83, from Littlefield Ariz, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8. He was born in Zurich, Mont. to John Frederick Peterson and Alta Genell Russell. He lived a full and meaningful life consisting of a love of music and family. In his early life he enjoyed playing bass, guitar and singing as part […]
Quarters for Christmas
Salem Junior High students and student council organized and collecting $2,500 for the KSL Quarters for Christmas and Toys for Tots programs. Our own Nebo students receive funding from the KSL’s Quarters for Christmas. Casey the Elf and Luanne Monson from KSL came to surprise the students with some television coverage and candy canes.
Spanish Fork High School student clubs create Christmas trees for charity
In an unprecedented year, Spanish Fork High School was looking for a way to help support the community while bringing together the clubs and organizations throughout the school. After a lot of brainstorming the idea of holding a silent auction where trees, Christmas décor and other items would be auctioned off. Sixteen different clubs and […]
Utah Valley Animal Rescue named business of month
The Spanish Fork / Salem Chamber of Commerce recognized the Utah Valley Animal Rescue as business of the month (November 2020). By providing shelter, medical care, adoptions, and public education, UVAR’s goal is to end the unnecessary death and homelessness of companion animals. UVAR was founded in 2014 by Heathre and Blaine Hone and operates […]
Kindness Rocks Help Spread the Joy of Creativity
Growing up, I had few people I could call “best friends,” but I was blessed with a “best cousin.” We saw each other only a handful of times a year, but our visits were a reliable constant. Similarly reliable was the (mostly) friendly rivalry resulting from such infrequent communication. On these visits, and in a […]
Woman strives to financial stability in midst of pandemic
When Lucia Leon first moved to Utah from Venezuela in 2014, she needed a little help while she was getting on her feet, so she went to a local food pantry. Once she had a job, she stopped using the food pantry, grateful for how the service benefited her as she started her new life. […]
Giving Brings the Holiday Spirit, Even During a Pandemic
It’s hard to feel the holiday spirit when the Centers for Disease Control say there’s no safe way to hold a holiday gathering and when the governor tells you not to socialize with anyone outside of your household. So, you can’t have a party or a big holiday meal, you shouldn’t meet a big group […]
Admiral Plumbing selected business of the month
Admiral Plumbing, Heating and Cooling has been named the Payson/Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. Owners Mike and Kristi Birchett said they are excited to have been chosen for business of the month for November. “We want to thank all of our Payson and Santaquin area customers who voted for us. “We […]