Being a Latchkey Kid
Ask someone who grew up in the 1970s, 1980s, or early 1990s what it meant to be a latchkey kid, and chances are they’ll smile before answering. They remember walking home from school with a house key around their neck, tucked into a backpack, or hidden in a pocket. Mom and Dad were still at […]
Beloved Store Director Celebrates 50th Year at Macey’s
Working 50 years for the same company is a milestone few people reach. For Bill Summers, it’s just what happens naturally when you find work you love in a town full of wonderful people worth sticking around for. Summers has worked for the Utah-based Macey’s grocery store chain for half a century. He’s spent 44 […]
Self-Reliance Homesteading Festival Showcases Off-Grid Living
Riverbed Ranch residents are hosting their third annual Homesteading Festival from Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13, offering three days of education, demonstrations, tours, and community connection centered on self-reliant living. This year’s keynote speaker is William DeMille, a nationally recognized educator with the Georgics Schoolroom. Georgics education focuses on agriculture, land stewardship, and […]
The Food And Care Coalition: Providing Comprehensive Services to Address Poverty and Homelessness in Utah County
In Utah County, the Food and Care Coalition stands as a beacon of hope for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. Recently, the Coalition reached an extraordinary milestone by serving its 3 millionth meal. This is a powerful testament to the coalition’s decades-long commitment to nourishing both body and spirit. Its mission, however, extends far beyond […]
‘Treat Him Like Everyone Else’ Goshen Woman Shares What it’s Like to Have Son with Spina Bifida
October is spina bifida awareness month, and one Goshen family knows firsthand the challenges and the unique opportunities that come with having a child born with this rare birth defect. Eight years ago, Dory Mast found herself in her doctor’s office for her 20 week visit, when the ultrasound revealed that her son, Dustin Mast […]
Unseen, but Unshaken: Celebrating Wins Without Applause
You’re at the park shooting hoops. You’ve been working on your three-point shot for weeks, and suddenly, it all clicks. You land a perfect shot from deep. It’s smooth. Clean. Nothing but net. You look around and no one is there. No cheers. No applause. Just you and the echo of the bounce. Or maybe […]
