Juab County honors volunteers through Big Hearts and Helping Hands program
The previous year was a year of change for many. We discovered that our residents started looking for ways to serve; checking in on neighbors, grocery shopping for the elderly, helping take friends to medical appointments, among others. Because they noticed the positive change happening in their communities, the Juab County Commission decided they wanted […]
Merit Academy fundraiser aims to provide desperately needed resources for students in Kenya
It is Merit Academy’s 10th anniversary helping our sister schools in Kenya, Africa. In 2011, Merit teamed up with Kenya Keys, a nonprofit organization committed to helping educate children in Africa. That year we adopted Mtulu, an elementary school in remote Kenya. In 2012-13 we held 5K races to help build a four stall latrine […]
Kiwanis Club helps open new food pantry in Springville
Kiwanis Club of Springville members recently met with Tom Hogan, Associate Director at Community Action Services and Food Bank, and with local volunteers to finalize the April launch of a new food pantry in Springville. The Kiwanis Club of Springville will operate the pantry as a satellite of the Provo-based Food Bank and in collaboration […]
Resources Available to Help Renters Ready to Buy a Home
Think you’re not ready to buy a house? It might be much more possible than you imagine. That was the case for Elaina and Wesley Wheeler, local parents of three who are getting ready to purchase their first home after years of believing the obstacles were too great. They recently completed Community Action Services and […]
Chairbound Sportsman Experiences More than a Buffalo Hunt
Chairbound Sportsman events are always about more than the hunt or fishing trip for a physically handicapped civilian or retired military individual. They are always about pursuit of a passion or pleasure thought lost by an accident or medically debilitating physical condition. However, the March 6 “Big Bull Buffalo Hunt for Heather Terry” was about […]
Program Keeps Food from Wasting in Landfills, Helps People in Need
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the food in the grocery store that hits its “sell by” or “best by” dates before being sold? In too many cases, that food goes straight to the dumpster. According to the USDA, food waste is 30 to 40 percent of the country’s food supply. That equates […]
Tabitha’s Way Food Pantry celebrates its many volunteers April 19-24
Tabitha’s Way South Food Pantry will be celebrating its volunteers during the week of April 19 – 24. We appreciate their hard work and the time they dedicate to make a difference in our community. Volunteering during COVID-19 has not been easy, yet many have joined the Tabitha’s Way team to help us continue to […]
Help available for those suffering from stress or mental disorders
Are you or someone you know struggling to cope with stress, connect with others, perform daily tasks, or refrain from addictive behaviors? If so, you’re not alone. And yet, surprisingly few people needing help actually get it. A study by the World Health Organization reported that 30-80 percent of people with mental health issues don’t […]
Local musician’s music video selected as best during LDS Film Festival
Ryan Stream’s music video I Wonder was selected as the Best Music Video at the 2021 LDS Film Festival. It also earned the Audience Choice Music Video Award. The success of the I Wonder video is a tribute to three men and the intent of reaching out to confront young people about the tragedy of […]
Local Auto Shop Donates Car to Family in Need
Dickerson Automotive of Spanish Fork was recently able to donate a car to a deserving family through a program it calls “Wheels with Heart.” And according to office manager Brylee Jo Pace, it was a very touching experience that they hope to be able to do again. The car was donated to Dickerson Automotive by […]