Exciting ‘My Hometown’ Initiative inSantaquin Strengthens Local Community
Imagine a world where neighbors get together to pool their combined strength and talents to fill others’ needs with no thought of reward. That’s exactly the kind of scenario a relatively new local initiative called My Hometown facilitates. Whether it’s painting picnic tables, pulling weeds, or offering free piano lessons, My Hometown provides a way […]
Beloved Store Director Celebrates 50th Year at Macey’s
Working 50 years for the same company is a milestone few people reach. For Bill Summers, it’s just what happens naturally when you find work you love in a town full of wonderful people worth sticking around for. Summers has worked for the Utah-based Macey’s grocery store chain for half a century. He’s spent 44 […]
What the Amish Taught Me About Slowing Down
Slowing down and enjoying life isn’t something I’m naturally good at. I tend to rush from one project to the next, frequently feeling frazzled, mentally taxed, and physically exhausted by the time I retire to bed (almost always later than my intended curfew). The anticipation of getting up and doing it all over again in […]
Charming Springville Furniture Shop Celebrates 50 Years of Business
Whether you live in Springville or just pass through occasionally, you might notice a charming furniture shop on Main Street, across from Central Bank. Vaud Hanks and Son is a family-owned and operated business that offers quality home furnishings and Speed Queen washers, dryers, and accessories. Opened by Vaud and Mel Hanks in 1976, Vaud […]
Local Artist Brings a Breath of the Past to Life With Latest Springville Mural Project
If you’ve driven past the NAPA Auto Parts Store on Springville Main Street lately, you’ve probably noticed an eye-catching artistic improvement on the side of the building. Katie Garner, a Mapleton resident, is the artist who brought the classy mural to life. Garner is currently a Spanish Fork resident who previously lived in Mapleton and […]
Serve Daily Celebrates 14th Year of Printing Positive Community Stories
This month marks an important milestone for Chris Baird, founder and publisher of Serve Daily. For the past 14 years, Serve Daily has brought local stories of hope, kindness, perseverance, and belonging to the community. For Baird, the journey to this point has been a highly fulfilling adventure that began with a simple idea to […]
Beloved Springville Resident Brings History to Life Through His Illustrations
Fred Mertlich, a beloved resident of Springville and self-taught artist, helps bring historical places to life through his beautiful illustrations. From old local school buildings to classic cars, the cheerful, almost-90-year-old has a unique way of resurrecting the past so current generations can enjoy it. He began drawing historic cars and buildings 26 years ago, […]
Utah Door Shop Celebrates Over 20 Years of Serving Local Residents and Builders
CR Doors and Moulding, a well-known local door and moulding shop headquartered in Springville,, celebrates over 20 years of serving the needs of local residents and builders. The family-owned and operated business caters primarily to Utah County, Salt Lake, and Park City areas, though they’ve also had customers located as far away as Tennessee. Besides […]
Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Overcoming Failure Like Henry Ford
“This is too hard! I can’t do it!” “Nobody likes me. I have no friends.” “I’m the worst at [art/soccer/math]!” “I know I won’t be good at that, so I’m not even going to try.” “I’m going to fail my [math/science/history/English] test.” As a parent, you’ve probably heard at least one of the above self-defeating […]
Living With Kids Homestead offers immersive , electronics-free experiences for kids and adults
Tucked away on a quiet street in Springville, Utah, the Jacob and Sarah Jenkins family has created a small outdoor paradise known as the “Living With Kids Homestead.” The name is a play on words, alluding to the fact that the homestead offers interactive experiences with baby goat “kids” for the enjoyment of human kids […]
