It’s Christmas! Make it Memorable!
Remember the gifts that you got last year? I mean, do you specifically remember the gifts that you got? Do you remember even one gift? No? To make sure your gifts are not lost in the land of forgotten gifts, here are several suggestions for giving a memorable gift. Choose unique, homemade, or cool tech […]
Petals and Pollen Salon will polish and perfect your nails from cuticle to tip
I am more skeptical than most when it comes to choosing a nail technician. I’m admittedly picky about how I want my nails to look and feel, and I have certainly been the victim of a bad manicure or two. So when I saw a recommendation for an affordable but high-quality home salon, I was […]
Planet Home Lending Expands with Spanish Fork, Utah Location
I am excited to share that I have opened a Spanish Fork branch of Planet Home Lending, a leading national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager. I am joined by Mortgage Loan Officer Dan Barber (NMLS ID#1646395) and Mortgage Loan Assistant Richard Phan. We are licensed in Utah, Idaho and Arizona. I have more […]
The Commerce Corner – December 2024
From the Springville Chamber Call for Nominations: 2025 Annual Springville-Mapleton Chamber Awards Help Us Celebrate Our Community’s Finest by nominating an outstanding business, or a dedicated volunteer/citizen who has made a significant impact in the Springville/Mapleton area? Now’s your chance to honor them! We are thrilled to announce that we are accepting nominations for our […]
Local Woman Who Lost Her Sight 16 Years Ago Finds Purpose Serving Others
Lorraine A. Swalberg hasn’t had an easy life, and yet she’s one of the happiest people you could hope to meet. Despite living with total vision loss for the past 16 years, the Spanish Fork native still lives a rich, purposeful life. She finds joy in serving others and knits hats for the homeless and […]
Downsizing Without Downsizing Your Joy
As a team with decades of combined experience in real estate and lending, we’ve seen the ebbs and flows of life that lead people to consider downsizing. Whether it’s due to becoming empty nesters, preparing for retirement, or simply seeking a change, downsizing can be one of the most freeing decisions you’ll ever make. But […]
Genola family creates ‘Giving Tree’ ornaments to help others in need
Ten years ago, Annamaria Weaver looked at her four young sons, and something in her wanted more for them. She wanted to instill a love of serving others, but she didn’t quite know how. That thought has turned into a thriving organization called the Giving Tree that gives to those in need during the holidays. […]
Provo’s Best Film Festival Returned for its 11th Year
The FilmQuest Film Festival, one of the premier genre film festivals in the United States, returned to Provo for its 11th year, drawing filmmakers and audiences alike to celebrate a diverse array of fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and experimental films. Running for 10 days, the festival has become a go-to destination for fans of boundary-pushing cinema […]
Young Mapleton residents work together to create ‘Special DOLLivery’
In mid-October a group of young Mapleton residents participated in a “doll packing” service event for the non-profit group Special DOLLivery. During the event, residents prepared 50 doll kits that will be given as holiday gifts to immigrant children living in West Valley City. Each participant chose a doll from the table of refurbished American […]
Seven Excuses for Not Returning Your Shopping Cart
It really isn’t that difficult to return a shopping cart to the cart return, is it? It’s common courtesy. It takes just a few seconds. It’s not rocket science. Or brain surgery. Or rocket surgery. And yet, if you drive into most parking lots, you’ll likely find a wide array of shopping carts scattered […]