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Food and Care Coalition: Items needed as winter’s cold arrives

Fall is here — a season of golden leaves, crisp air and the promise of the holidays ahead. But for many of our clients at the Food and Care Coalition, it also brings the harsh reality of cold nights and long winter days without shelter, warmth or basic necessities. At the Food and Care ...

Family History stories: Grandma’s memories — an oral history interview

Many readers from Northern Utah and Utah Valley responded to an invitation to share their favorite family history stories and experiences. Here is one of those stories: Back in 1971 as part of the last class I took before graduating from Weber State, I did a series of oral histories. One of ...

Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Oct. 11

AMERICAN FORK "Masquerade!" — Join the Timpanogos Singers and Youth Choirs for a magical night of music and Halloween fun for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in the American Fork Library Rotunda. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy thrilling favorites from ...

Making a Difference: Helping promote hope and peace in Uganda

Olivia Sserabira from Uganda has led a storied life that many people cannot even comprehend because of its complexity. Since her last name Sserabira means “don’t forget,” she hasn’t forgotten about leaving an echo of kindness with whomever she meets and helps. When she was born, ...

EveryDay Strong: 3 things you can do today to help a struggling child

There are numerous studies suggesting the lasting impact on health that childhood trauma can have. One, in particular, is the ACEs Study conducted by Dr. Robert Anda from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Vincent Felitti of Kaiser Permanente. According to the CDC, ...

Matters that Matter: Domestic abuse – see something, say something

A friend told me about an incident with her abusive spouse that was witnessed by others. As he yelled and screamed at her, ranting and raving aggressively, some passersby did just that – passed by. No calls to the police, no intervening, no checking on her later. I wonder how often this ...

Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Oct. 4

AMERICAN FORK "Press Start" concert — The American Fork Symphony presents "Press Start: An Epic Journey through the Soundtracks of Gaming's Greatest Worlds" at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct 6, at the American Fork Junior High Auditorium. A chorus will join the symphony in performing favorites from ...