Goldback currency: How one man found his ‘pot of gold’ so you can have it, too
When Gary Barsdorf looks back on his life, he sees a series of choices that have led him to his very own “pot of gold.” Originally from South Africa, Barsdorf and his wife Shiralle emigrated to Utah in June of 1996 with three young children in tow. “We would not have left our beloved South […]
Did you know Utah Lake has a Photo Club?
Have you read the book, ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’? Well, here’s the story of what happened when Barb Johnson got a camera. Utah Lake is the centerpiece of Utah County. Thousands of people visit every year, either on their own, or attending one of the many events taking place at the lake, […]
Utah Valley Woodcarving Club
Hi everyone! Just some quick newsy notes from the Wood Carving Club. We have had a really good year, both the Provo and Payson groups have increased in memberships and we are so glad to welcome new members. A lot of laughing and teasing each other goes on also. What a good group we have […]
Young Service Missionary Warms 1000+ Heads and Hearts
A young service missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints whose mission ends in December has made 1000 hats and 101 scarves during his 2-year mission. The items were made for families who receive food from the Bishops Storehouse in Springville. Elder Jason Hallock from the Provo Utah South Stake has spent […]
AARP Outstanding Volunteer
Annually the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) honors a senior citizen (50+) in each state for using knowledge, skill, creativity, and ability to make a difference in their local community. The purpose is to recognize an individual who has volunteered their time and energy to help others with special needs and goals. An outstanding […]
Your Guide to Holiday Giving: How to Host a Successful Holiday Food and Donation Drive
By Tom Hogan The holidays are a wonderful time to make joyful memories with friends and family. Unfortunately, some families go through rough patches where their holidays aren’t so cheery. About 54 million Americans face food insecurity during the holidays. In Utah County, 14% of people live in poverty and may be worried about how […]
Community Action Services and Food Bank needs your food deposits
By Tom Hogan People love to give. However, while there are many generous, good-hearted people who want to donate and help others, they don’t always know how they can help. It can be difficult to find the right opportunities to do good and know that one’s efforts are making a difference. Community Action Services and […]
Community rallies around local tree trimmer who fell 40 feet in tragic accident
By Lorene Moore On September 26, local tree trimmer Dayde Collins of Provo fell 40 feet while on a job, sustaining serious injuries to his spinal column. Dayde currently has no feeling from the chest down, and the community is rallying around him, gathering funds to help rehabilitation efforts. Dayde is the owner of Blades […]
Community Action Services offers a helping hand when things get tough
We are fortunate to have a variety of nonprofits doing good in our community: We have United Way of Utah County, with its South Franklin Community Center in Provo, Sub for Santa programs, tax help, Everyday Learners program, and more. There’s the Food & Care Coalition, which serves meals to people in need seven days […]
Sen. Lee, Rep. Curtis Introduce Legislation to Rename Provo Vet Center After “Candy Bomber” Gail Halvorsen
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) today introduced legislation to rename the Provo Vet Center in Orem, Utah after Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen, the “Candy Bomber.” Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Chris Stewart (R-UT) joined as cosponsors of the legislation. The delegation also wrote a letter […]