The Industrial Revolution in the Home
The industrial revolution changed the world, allowing people to build things with uniformity and consistency without being a skilled artisan or craftsman. With that, however, the number of artisans and craftsman decreased, and the expectation of the polished look of factory manufacturing became the standard for making things. With time, making anything that didn’t look […]
Put on Your Fuzzy Socks and Cuddle Up with this Cobbler
There is just something so warm, and so yummy, and so reminiscent of my childhood in peach cobbler. I remember my mom making peach cobbler. Nothing was better than a small scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top of gooey warm cobbler. Spring is just around the corner and it’s just about time for […]
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 […]