Utah County government confirmed the death of former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich, who died last Thursday at age 72. “With heavy hearts, we acknowledge the passing of our former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich,” the county said in a social media post. “Our deepest ...
The Forward Party of Utah’s unprecedented midterm preference poll has picked a winner to replace outgoing Sen. Dan Thatcher, of West Valley City, the state’s only third-party lawmaker, after he announced earlier this year his departure from the Republican Party. The party announced ...
This season naturally invites reflection - on where we’ve come from and where we are headed. In the fall of 1988, the Food and Care Coalition opened its doors in a little old house in Provo, born from the efforts of local clergy and community advocates. From those humble beginnings as a ...
It’s a magical and joyful time of year - for many, this is our favorite month and season. But it can also be a time of grieving, loneliness and stress. For some, grief or depression is a companion through these special days. In fact, it's not uncommon to feel down during the holidays. In ...
Morality is a word that should inspire reflection, yet in America it often provokes discomfort, suspicion, or outright avoidance. Why are we so afraid of the term? The answer lies in both our history and our contemporary struggles with meaning. Historically, morality in America has been tied ...
I was just at the close of a meeting with one of my employees when she looked me in the eyes and said, “I used to feel so scared and discouraged during these meetings, but now I love them.” As a new supervisor, I was very moved and a little shocked. I tried to imagine what this wonderful ...
