Stronger Together:Inside the Cycle and Strength Classes at Spanish Fork’s FitCity Center
At 6:30 on a Wednesday morning, long before the rest of Spanish Fork fully wakes, the cycle studio at the FitCity Center is already buzzing. The lights are on, the bass hums through the floor, and a dozen riders settle onto their bikes as instructor Sarah Stevenson cues up the next playlist. The room feels […]
The Unplug Option
Are you worried about how you spend your time? After all, you don’t know how much time you have; you only have what time is given to you. This message was used for centuries. It is an accepted truth. That being said, I’d like to throw a wrench into the “time” mechanism. My contention is […]
Don’t Stop Until Everyone Knows Your Name
There’s something powerful about being known. Not in the sense of fame or followers, but in the sense that your work, your presence, and your persistence make a mark. The phrase “Don’t stop until everyone knows your name” isn’t about chasing popularity. It’s about refusing to fade quietly into the background when you know you […]
The Mystery of The Rake in the House—Nifty Tricks Martha Stewart Might Not Have Thought of
Editor’s note: Trudy Peck is a longtime columnist who, in recent times, has been revisiting her old advice columns with an updated version of what she would say now. From Nov 2010: The leaf rake tucked between the stove and fridge has drawn many questioning looks and sometimes I explain (why it’s there). In a […]
The Power of Vision: Finding Your ‘Mental Lighthouse’
Several months ago, I was speaking with a client who struggled with the yo-yo experience of health for longer than he cared to admit. For decades, he had repeatedly attempted to overhaul his nutrition, activity, sleep, and stress—only to eventually revert to old habits. I started with the obvious: “What do you want to change?” […]
The Food And Care Coalition: Providing Comprehensive Services to Address Poverty and Homelessness in Utah County
In Utah County, the Food and Care Coalition stands as a beacon of hope for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. Recently, the Coalition reached an extraordinary milestone by serving its 3 millionth meal. This is a powerful testament to the coalition’s decades-long commitment to nourishing both body and spirit. Its mission, however, extends far beyond […]
Teen Shares Love of Dance with Others Amid Injury and Chronic Pain Diagnosis
For Madi Cloward, dance has always been more than a hobby — it’s been home. Growing up dancing at Charisma Dance Studio in Springville, where her mom, Dena Cloward, serves as artistic director, Madi has spent nearly her whole life surrounded by music, movement, and a deep love for dance. However, at age 16, everything […]
The Thief of Joy: Why Comparison Robs Us of Happiness
There’s a quiet little habit many of us carry without even realizing it. It sneaks into conversations, scrolls through social media with us, and whispers in our minds when we see someone else’s success. What I’m talking about is comparison, and as Theodore Roosevelt famously said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple […]
How One Springville Man is Spreading Hope and Positivity
A Springville man is running around town and beyond letting people know that he believes in you, and he’s doing it loud and clear—with a sign. For the past couple of years, Brice Nokes, 27, has been running around holding a sign that says, “I Believe in You.” Nokes said that holding this sign began […]
I learned that fewer people are attending funerals, and this is what I think about it
Three occurrences have caused me to wonder about death. First, I recently attended the funeral of a neighbor and distant friend. Someone I always thought of as one of the kindest and most decent people in town. Sadly, she succumbed to cancer. On the day of the funeral many family and friends gathered to pay […]