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Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Sept. 18, 2021

AMERICAN FORK Writing Conference — A Writing Conference featuring a keynote address, workshops and a Q and A is set for 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. Register at https://aflibrary.eventbrite.com. History Club — The American Fork Library will host History Club for ages 9 ...

Ogden schools, like many, grappling with ‘devious licks’ TikTok challenge

OGDEN — As if the threat of COVID-19 or the day-to-day efforts of instruction weren't enough, school officials in Weber County have another issue to contend with — the "devious licks" challenge popular on TikTok, the social media platform. It's a national trend — or, to school officials, ...

Garden Help Desk: Suckers! How to care for damaged trees with new growths

Question: I have a young sycamore tree. I planted it a few years ago and this year it has sycamore scale. At this point, the leaves are falling off and the tree is sending up growths from the bottom. Any advice on how I should treat this? Do I let the growths continue so that the tree has ...

Their Voice: Recognizing direct support professionals for their important work

On behalf of the many service providers in Utah Valley and across the state, families and people with disabilities, I wanted to identify and thank all direct support professionals. I chose this time because Sept. 12 marks the beginning of National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. ...

Tales from Utah Valley: Be part of the healing for sexual assault survivors

Reading the news lately makes us realize that people all over the world can use our help. With the tragedy in Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida, increasing numbers of COVID patients, those struggling to put food on the table and people right here in our own neighborhoods who are suffering in one way ...

Study shines light on effects of COVID-19 on working women’s health

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have reached the depths of personal life throughout the world. A new research project examined how those have trickled down to women in Utah. On Wednesday, the Utah Women & Leadership Project released its last in a series of six studies on “The ...

Victim advocates help survivors navigate through trauma

A typical day in the life of a victim advocate can be long, busy, rewarding, frustrating and emotionally draining. Within each community, an advocate or more than one advocate is there to help those who are suffering, victimized and rebuilding their lives. One of those advocates — Kimberly ...

Savvy Senior: How to handle your Medicare coverage if you move

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are moving to a different area of the country to be near our daughter. Will this affect our Medicare benefits? Will we need to adjust our coverage or reenroll in a new plan? Moving Away Dear Moving, Moving can indeed affect your Medicare benefits ...