March 1 was Global Day of Unplugging, a day set aside to encourage people to disconnect from the electronic world, experience nature, talk to people, and, even if just for a day, live life without screens. Smartphones have been around in varying forms since the 1990s, and as they have become ...
A week or so ago, my wife read a funny meme thing from the internet to me. (I’m still getting used to using “meme” in my vocabulary. Can’t we just call it a quip or a joke?) It read something like, “When I miss my parents, I put 12 expired salad dressings in my fridge, and it feels ...
It’s been a few years ago, when I heard this talked about. It was reported that some Utah state officials were given a quiz. As I heard it, they were given maps with the 29 counties of Utah outlined, but without the counties named. The assignment was to identify the counties. I remember ...
In the heart of our community, a unique opportunity awaits budding swimmers and high school athletes with aspirations to compete at a higher level. Utah Valley Aquatics, also known as UVRays, beckons those with a passion for swimming to join their year-round swim club, promising a journey of ...
1926 – 2024 Amelia Bee Brennan Foutz (age 97) was born on September 7, 1926 to James M. Brennan and Waudessa Dial Spickelmier in Manitou, OK the second of 13 children. She moved to Bakersfield, CA when she was 6 years old and lived in California most of her life until she moved to Mt. ...
1946 – 2024 Jeffrey C. Tanner, age 77 went to be with his Lord Jesus on March 1, 2024. He Was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jeff was born on July 8, 1946 to Carlise and Mary Carter Tanner. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth R. Oates Tanner; children: ...
