Lee’s holiday food show lets customers sample foods, go bowling with frozen turkeys
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 Posted in Business | No Comments »By Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD--What do turkey bowling, flying monkeys and heavy handbags have in common? Answer: Lee’s Marketplace Holiday Food Show. The event was filled with free samples, crazy games, and a lot of holiday food ideas. Store director Pete Krusi said ...
Liz Butcher’s Bunches: Thinking ‘outside the jar’ about jams
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 Posted in Business | No Comments »By Cassidee Cline LOGAN--Jam has been the favorite toast and waffle topper for many years. One Logan resident has decided to turn the table on traditional jams by mixing the fruit with more than just sugar. Liz Butcher has been canning and ...
‘Every Bloomin’ Thing’ in Smithfield takes pride in locally grown flowers
Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Business | No Comments »By Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD--Colorful flower arrangements, antiques and locally made crafts are just some of the things you’ll see as you walk into Every Bloomin’ Thing. This isn’t your typical floral shop. “One thing that makes us really unique is that we ...
‘Cheeky and Swank’ baby clothes make a booming business for Logan mom
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Business | No Comments »By Catherine Meidell LOGAN--Stay-at-home moms all over Cache Valley are engaging their creative minds by building their own businesses from the ground up, like Logan resident Jennifer Johnson, founder and creative director of an apparel company called Cheeky and Swank. Johnson concocted the idea for ...
Wellsville P&Z grants conditional use permits to two businesses
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 Posted in Business, News | No Comments »By Nick Rust WELLSVILLE--The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request Wednesday from Transfleet Services for a conditional use permit for Sharp Transportation’s shop. “I do think one thing is important here and that is the hours of operation,” said Loyal ...
Bargains at Somebody’s Attic benefit CAPSA programs
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Posted in Business | No Comments »By Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD - Somebody’s Attic thrift store is not only full of bargains, but ways to help out the community. The store is completely non-profit and all proceeds go to help fund community outreach programs and provide clothing and ...
Dreaming of real Mexican cooking? Hyrum restaurant could make you happy
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 Posted in Business | No Comments »By Heidi Hansen HYRUM -- Oso Feliz (Happy Bear) Mexican Restaurant opened its doors Thursday, welcoming people in for a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine and providing Hyrum with its only sit-down restaurant. “Just come try it. We’re here ...
La Ranchera: Grocery store offers convenience and the comforting sounds, scents of home
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Posted in Arts and Life, Business | 1 Comment »By Alice Bailey The last few days in Logan have been rainy, and this morning is no exception. Alberto seeks protection under a green awning outside La Ranchera until his boss arrives to open the doors. It’s 8 a.m. and ...
Cracker Barrel Café in Paradise marks 1st year under Drews’ management
Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in Business | No Comments »By Seili Lewis PARADISE -- What is the secret to running a successful business in a small town off the beaten path? John Drew says the secret is paying attention to details; there are lots of little things. Details like service, ...
What scrap metal? Hyrum man transforms trash into yard art business
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Business | 2 Comments »By Heidi Hansen HYRUM -- For many, old aluminum wheels are considered trash, but for one Hyrum resident, they were the start of a new home business and creative art form. “It started as an accident. I was throwing away some aluminum ...