Stay cool at these local water attractions
It’s summertime, and as is always the case in the lovely desert of Utah, it’s a hot one. Finding ways to get outside to touch some grass and breathe some fresh air while still staying comfortable, is a crucial part of staying happy and healthy. So where can you go to beat the heat with […]
Spanish Fork nonprofit aims to show that ‘Utah Cares’
Nick Thiele of Spanish Fork is passionate about helping people, and he said that his dream would be to spend his day doing just that. Service has long been a way of life for Thiele, and each day, he is actively thinking of ways to not only help others, but to allow others the opportunity […]
Question and Answer with local band ‘Lemonfern’
With their first single released this past January, and their first show in May at the Velour—Provo’s largest and best independent music venue—Lemonfern is on the up-and-up. The quartet, led by frontwoman Aislyn Ercanbrack on vocals and guitar, includes percussionist Murray Adamson, and brother-sister duo Trey and Mazzy Barker on guitar and bass, respectively. This […]
State of the Spanish Fork Salem Chamber of Commerce Report
You don’t need to be a business owner, or even a resident, to know that business is booming in Spanish Fork and Salem! We have a lot of things to thank for that, one of them being our thriving Chamber of Commerce. Having a supportive and collaborative community in business is something that money simply […]
Summer Camps and activities
It’s finally that time of year that every child waits all year for. Summer time! The sun is shining, the tank is clean and parents everywhere are struck with the same problem, what in the world am I supposed to do to keep my kid busy all day?! Luckily, there are a host of activities […]
Jean’s Golden Girls proving age is just a number
If you’ve been to a Utah Jazz game over the past 28 years, you’ve likely been graced with the privilege of watching the dance sensation known as Jean’s Golden Girls. This one-of-its-kind group was started nearly 30 years ago by Utah County’s very own Jean Dixon Elliott, who, at the age of 83 still choreographs […]
She’s One of a Kind: A tribute to Spanish Fork Junior High Student Advocate, Retiree, Julie Green
When I found out that my good friend, Julie Green was retiring, I knew I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to let everyone know what a huge vacancy that would be leaving at Spanish Fork Junior High School and Nebo School District as a whole. I first met Julie when she assisted me in the […]
Donating Garden Surplus to Tabitha’s Way: Growing Generosity and Health
As spring takes full bloom, Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry invites the community to participate in “Gifts from the Garden” Month this May. In an effort to address the scarcity of fresh produce available to those facing food insecurity, Tabitha’s Way encourages local gardeners and farmers to plant an extra plant, pot, or row specifically […]
Mission Accomplished, the Mission ContinuesCandy Bomber Foundation Celebration
During the Cold War Berlin Blockade of 1948, a small act of kindness gave rise to an international phenomenon when a young US Air Force pilot, Gail S. Halvorsen, gave two sticks of gum to the war weary children waiting outside the fence of Tempelhof Airport. Those children inspired him to drop candy bars via […]
29 Years After the Disappearance of Kiplyn Davis,the Davis Family Offers Insights for Navigating Grief
The Richard and Tamara Davis family is no stranger to grief. May 2 of this year marks the 29th anniversary of their daughter, Kiplyn’s, disappearance from Spanish Fork High School. She was just 15 years old and had her whole life ahead of her. When she left for school that morning, her family had no […]