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 […]
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 […]
Rodeo Reading Challenge
Spanish Fork youth invited to saddle up and take part in a rodeo of a different kind Spanish Fork elementary school students are invited to participate in the 2021 Fiesta Days Rodeo Reading Challenge taking place during the month of March. The challenge, which has occurred annually since 2014, is something the kids and teachers look forward […]
Hand Made in Payson Keeps it Natural for Customers
There are a lot of bath and body products out there, but many use cheap fillers and ingredients that may not be healthy for the body. Heidi Maloy seeks to change that by offering hand-made lotions, bath salts, and other bath and body products that use natural, good-for-you ingredients. Maloy sells her products in her […]
Planners Aim to Make New Library a Gathering Place
The construction and pending completion of the new Spanish Fork library located on the corner of Main Street and 100 South is an event residents of Spanish Fork City look forward to with great anticipation. The decision to build a new library was one that the mayor and city council thought about for a long […]
To Spin a Potter’s Wheel
Local teacher with the appropriate name of ‘Clay’ finds a new passion creating art with pottery Clay Craig is a fun and energetic third-grade teacher who loves filling his life with things that bring joy to himself and others. He and his wife, Angela, live with their four kids in Santaquin. Craig has been teaching third […]
There are a Few Ways 2020 Rocked
On New Year’s Day, I could almost hear a collective sigh of relief from my entire community. Could you hear it, too? The year 2020 felt a lot like running a marathon that never seemed to end. When it finally did, we all felt the brief reprieve. But even though it’s natural to be glad […]
Easy ways to support local businesses during a difficult time
This year, many of us are trying to think of ways we can support local businesses without spending a lot of money. It’s always nice to help businesses financially if you’re able, but if you’re working with a tight budget, you may think there’s not much you can do. Fortunately, that’s not the case at […]
Charities Find a Way to Help During Pandemic
Due to complications from a global pandemic that took the world by storm, 2020 presented some challenges for charities. Many of the normally scheduled food drives that take place every year were of necessity canceled. As a result, the volunteers responsible for carrying out the canceled food drives began to wonder how they would help […]
Pilot Lives His Dream of Flying While Helping Others
If you ask Matt Jensen what he does for a living, he’ll more than likely respond by simply saying “I’m a pilot.” He sees his job as nothing out of the ordinary. But not everyone has what it takes to do what he does. Matt and his wife, Amie, live with their four children in […]