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Show usiness Guardian of Your Community News A6 • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010 Central Bank serves DCFS Throughout the last two weeks Central Banks Mapleton Office has spent several hours at the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in Spanish Fork helping to make a few improvements. During the month of December Central Bank runs a program called Central Bank Angels. This program raises money for community members who may be in need during the holidays. Central Bank accepts donations from individuals and businesses in the community and then matches a percentage of the money to buy clothing, toys, food, winter coats and any other necessities community families or individuals are in need of. This year the Mapleton Office had a hard time finding people within their community to help and decided to donate the money to the DCFS where several children are in need. The money was used to improve a play/ visit room where children are allowed to spend time with their parents. Central Bank bought paint and repainted all of the walls of the room, one of which is painted with special chalk paint where the children can write on the wall with chalk and erase it. A jungle theme was introduced to the room when jungle bordered wallpaper was put up and new decorations and pictures were hung on the wall. New Courtesy photo CHILD'S PLAY: Central Bank employees worked to improve a playroom with the Division of Child and Family Services. Pictured, left to right, are Brian Gurney, Laina Norman, Jolene Dalton and Charlene Butler. toys and stuffed animals were bought and donated as well as pajamas, diapers, wipes and underwear for the children. "The forgotten children were remembered this year," said an emotional Valene Tuttle, DCFS Councilor. "This donation will touch more than a few families. I can't thank Central Bank enough. Thoughtful donations like this make it worth coming to work for one more day." Central Bank would like to thank everyone who participated in the Central Bank Angels Program. "What we were able to do at the DCFS was something I will never forget," said Charlene Butler, Central Bank Mapleton Office Manager and Vice President. "However, it wouldn't have been possible without the generous donations we received from the community. Thank you." Central Bank plans to continue the program again next year and is already looking forward to it. Chamber looking for Easter Egg Hunt sponsors Chamber Corner Cary Hanks The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce wants all local businesses to take advantage of their new Chamber Nation Program. This is part of the benefit package of membership with the Chamber of Commerce. There are many networking, advertising and marketing options available through the Chamber and their partner Chamber Nation. Chamber Nation is a nationally acclaimed chamber management system that provides members with many programs designed to get your company's name out in the public. Check out the chambers website at www.spanishforkchamber. com for more information. The Chamber of Commerce has provided each member with an informational website to develop as the member wishes. Call Chamber Director Cary Hanks at 801-798-8352 for more information about how to take advantage of this service and for help in setting it up. The Spanish Fork Rotary and Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual Scholarship Silent Auction Feb. 18,2010 at three of our local high schools, Span\ ish Fork High, Salem Hills High and Maple Mountain High. The proceeds from the auction will be used fund college scholarships to local area seniors who are furthering their education. More information is available from the Chamber office. The Chamber of Commerce has started their donation drive for the 2010 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. All area businesses are encouraged to donate to this fun filled event for our community's young people. The Hunt will be held April 3, at 9 a.m. at the Spanish Fork Sports Park on Volunteer Drive. Thanks again to all of our sponsors and volunteers who helped with the 2009 Hunt, 10,000 eggs and 2,000 prizes were given out to our local area children. For more information go to www.spanishforkchamber. com Area Events or contact Cary Hanks at the Chamber office 40 South Main, 801798-8352. We are looking for bikes, toys, candy and plastic eggs. There are opportunities for service projects filling eggs for area youth, as well as monetary donation options. Upcoming Events Feb. 3 is Noon Networking and February Business of the Month. Robarge Collision is hosting our Noon Networking Luncheon, and they have been selected as the Chamber's February Business of the Month, 570 South Main St., Spanish Fork. Come out and congratulate Cary and Judy Robarge, network and mingle. Lunch is $8 and furnished by Macey's Deli. Register online at www.spanishforkchamber.com Area Events. All area businesses are invited to attend. Feb. 4 Chamber Board Business Meeting Feb. 9 MATC is holding a seminar for local businesses: Supervisor Training on Delegating, check www. spanishforkchamber.com Area Events for registration information. Welcome New Members Michael K. McKell, P.C., Attorney at Law, Michael McKell, 582 South 1750 East, Spanish Fork, 801-798-0214 Platinum Payment Systems, Brian Jones, 41 East 300 North, Spanish Fork, 801-798-6360 Meet the Neighbors The Car Guys, Randy Brailsford has more than 20 years experience in helping people select the right vehicle for their wants and needs. Visit The Car Guys at 872 North Main St. Spanish Fork, 801-794-0077. Courtesy photo TENT CITY: Current living conditions in the earthquake zone resemble refugee camps with residents setting up temporary shelter in open areas. Mapleton doctor: From HALL • A l eating and drinking, and suddenly realized he must be hungry and thirsty. "When I asked him how long it had been since he had eaten, he shrugged and said he couldn't remember," said Hall. "I think if we had been in the US we would have heard a lot more complaining." The Haitians are grateful people throughout the world care enough to help. Though he helped hunHall said the main need dreds of people during his in Haiti now is a steady, stay in Haiti, Hall feels he regular stream of medical is the one who benefited supplies. When he arrived most. He said his outlook there were some doctors was completely changed with nothing to do, not be- by the people there. cause there were no more "I went to Haiti thinkinjuries, but because there ing we were the cavalry were no treatment sup- going to the rescue," he plies. said. "But I walked away "We brought in 800 x- feeling that we were the ray films and they bumed real beneficiaries of the through them in about two whole experience. I just hours" he said. "We were feel so grateful — you kind setting bones by guessing." of hope that'll stick."* |