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Show -N El W S- A6 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008 Spanish Fork Ribbon cuttings Covering what matters most To Change,*. ATTITUDE Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News NEW DIGS: Heart V Soul Dance held a ribbon cutting for their new location, 3527 North Main St., Spanish Fork, Monday Dec. 15. Under the direction of Diane Rosenbaum, Heart V Soul has been in business for 24 years. They offer ballet, jazz, hip hop, children's combo classes and adult dance-classes. In January, they will be offering a personal fitness training camp, a zumba (salsa aerobics) class and an Irish dance class. Lindsay B. Wolsey / Spanish Fork News UNIQUE FAMILY DINING: One Man Band's Mike Nielsen and his crew strive to offer a welcoming atmosphere to families. HYPNOTHERAPY: Gregory "Noble" Steed held a ribbon cutting for High Self Hypnotherapy on Monday, Dec. 15, at 265 North Main St., Spanish Fork. Steed is a certified hypnotist and focuses on health and weight management, addiction reprogramming and mood improvement, among other things. He also incorporates natural healing techniques. Kiwanis Courtesy photo KIWANIS CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: On Dec. 10 the Kiwanis Club held its annual Christmas Social. A delicious meal was enjoyed by all. Then Lisa and Heather Jackson entertained the group with Christmas songs and blue-grass music. Eugene Co 11 edge conducted the meeting. Deloris Nelson led the group in singing "Silent Night. Alan Johnson led the pledge and Dr. David Flinders gave the prayer. Mark Nelson introduced the Jackson sisters. A special Christmas gift bag containing NuSkin products was presented to the women by Kiwanian Doug Lund. Kiwanis members also donated canned foods to go to needy families as part of the evenings activities. The band marches on Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF WRITER been willing to drive out of town and spend $50 for a dinner. People can For the last two years, come here to eat, spend Mike Nielsen has owned $15 and get filled up. and operated One Man Band They get good quality in Spanish Fork. Although food and don't break the Nielsen is a Springville na- bank." Nielsen said. One Man Band's motto tive, he has come to appreciate the chance to own a is unique family dining, and Nielsen and his crew business in Spanish Fork. "I've never felt more strive to offer a welcoming welcome in a town than in atmosphere to families. "Kids love to eat here. Spanish Fork. The city has They love the unique atmobeen amazing," Nielsen sphere, ordering over the said. Unlike a lot of other phone, the music. And the business in the current eco- fact that all our kids meals nomic climate, One Man are around $3 makes the Band is actually growing. parents happy. It's a good "Our revenue is actual- alternative to fast food." While One Man Band is ly up from 2007," Nielsen said. "We have had an flourishing despite the loomexplosion of growth in ing recession,Nielsen is still a strong supporter of the 2008." Nielsen attributes his Shop Local campaign beeconomic luck to the ing run by the Spanish Fork unique concept of One Chamber of Commerce. "If we shop locally, the Man Band. "Our overmoney stays here in Spanhead is low, and we're ish Fork. That helps everyable to keep costs down. We have a breakfast ev- one," Nielsen said. Nielsen says One Man ery day from 7-10 a.m. for $2.69. You can't get Band owes a lot of its success to regular customers. that anywhere else." "For the past few Some people eat at One months people haven't Man Band six days a week. DKDAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY.COM 801.318.9907 SPECIALIZING IN GRUNGE PHOTOGRAPHY "There are at least 100 people that walk in here each week, and we know their names, ask about the family. For these people, I'm truly grateful." Each morning the restaurant is filled with regular customers Nielsen dubs the Coffee Crowd. "A large group of guys come in the morning. They get: their coffee — they talk and catch up. This is more than a restaurant — it's a social gathering place." Nielsen's biggest challenge is getting new customers. "All the time I hear people say T v e lived here for 7 years and I've never been in.'" Nielsen stresses that One Man Band has more to offer than just breakfast. While they serve breakfast all day, One Man Band also offers Taco Salads, Chef's Salad, Navajo Tacos and pasta. Many entrees come with scones, and baked potatoes are available after 5 p.m. One Man Band is located at 410 North Main Street, and is open from 7 ajn.-10 pjn. Monday-Saturday; Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. |