Neighbors of Heber Valley September 2024 by Betsy DeMann

Neighbors of Heber Valley

Community

COVER PHOTO BY DANA KLEIN

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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS

FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPERT

Zachary Anderson

Farm Bureau Financial Services

1268 S US-189 #600 Ut 84032

ELECTRICAL EXPERT

Heber Light and Power

435.654.1581 | heberpower.com customerservicesupport@heberpower.com

HOME FIXTURES EXPERT

Tim White Mountainland Supply 2875 US 40 Daniel, UT 84032 tim.white@mc.supply | 801-224-6050

TRANSPORTATION EXPERTS

Kyle Moody Moody Blu 435-225-1614 moodybluexpress.com moodyblu2019@gmail.com

Zachary.Anderson@fbfs.com | 435-654-4110 www.zacharyanderson.fbfsagents.com REAL ESTATE EXPERT

MIXOLOGIST AND BARTENDING EXPERT

Tom Brazill

Elevate Event Bartending | 801-477-4452 tom@elevateeventbartending.com elevateeventbartending.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPERT

Iron Backs Gym and Personal Training

Open 24 Hrs

450 West 910 South Heber UT 84032 435-671-9443 Ironbacks.com

PLUMBING EXPERT

Jonathan Cheever

Team Cheever Plumbing & Heating www.teamcheever.net (435) 252 7697

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Betsy DeMann at bdemann@bestversionmedia.com or 801-671-6315

REROOFING EXPERT

S and S Roofing

Emergency Repairs & Free Estimates Utah’s #1 Roofing Company 435-658-4344

INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERTS

Franky & Tam

Studio Interiors & Co.

franky@studiointeriorsutah.com tam@studiointeriorsutah.com 435-214-6951

Andy Emory

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty 362 N Main Street | Heber, UT 84032 www.andyemory.com | 435-800-3030 andy.emory@sothebysrealty.com

INSURANCE EXPERT

The Insurance Center 906 S. Main St., Heber City 84032 InsuranceCenterUtah@gmail.com 435-654-0353 InsuranceCenterUT.com

AUTOMOTIVE & MAINTENANCE REPAIR EXPERT

L & L Repair

1310 S Daniels Rd., Heber City, 84032 435-657-0715

ANIMAL WELLBEING EXPERTS

Stephen Jones, MVB, MS, DECVS 5373 UT-224, Park City, UT 84098 barkcityvet.com | 435.200.2160 info@barkcityvet.com

Molly Uhlig

Pete’s Adventure Pack petesadventurepack.com petesadventurepack@gmail.com 404-550-5633

LIGHT CELL THERAPY EXPERT

Dr. David Tate

Valhalla Cell Therapies

321 W. 1300 S., Suite 120 ,Heber City, 84032 | 435-244-2919 www.valhallaplus.org

MASSAGE AND WELLNESS EXPERT

Crystal Joy, Mountain Elite Massage 32 South Main Street, Olde Town Square Building, Heber City, 84032 mountainelitemassage.com 435-315-3573

COUNSELING EXPERT

Counseling Therapy for individuals, couples and families.

Meadowbrook Counseling 150 North Main Street Suite 201 Heber, UT 84032 office@meadowbrookcounseling.com 801-655-5450

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXPERT

Sara Hutchinson Hive Family Collective 435-655-5498

www.meadowbrookcounseling.com

hivefamilycollective@gmail.com

COLOR AND STYLE EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR

Julie Hickam House of Colour

Julie.Hickam@houseofcolour.com 435.315.2258

CLEAN LIVING EXPERT

Dana Grinnell

Free Living Co. dana@freelivingco.com 208-869-6866

WOMEN’S WELLNESS EXPERTS

Marty Harger

Natural Wellbeing Expert martyharger.com | 801-712-5406 martyharger1@gmail.com

Dee Dee Turpin

Grief and End of Life Expert anecessaryconversation.com deedee@anecessaryconversation.com 310-266-6936

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency 911

Administration 435-615-5000

Building and Fire Safety

435-615-5100

City Attorney 435-615-5025

City Council 435-615-5000

Emergency Management 435-615-5185

Engineering 435-615-5056

Finance 435-615-5220

Fire - PCFD 435-940-2500

Library 435-615-5600

Planning 435-615-5060

Police - Non Emergency 435-615-5500

Public Utilities 435-615-5301

Special Events 435-615-5000

Water 435-615-5305

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“The Betz” is a version of a Mezcal Sour. It combines Mezcal, with Honey Simple Syrup, and Fresh Lime Juice. I love working with Mezcal, and use it in quite a few varieties of classic cocktails.

A lot of people ask me what the difference is between Mezcal and Tequila. The term Mezcal refers to spirits made from the agave plant. Tequila is a spirit made from a specific type of agave (Blue Agave), and has to be made in a specific region of Mexico. Thus all Tequila is Mezcal, but not all Mezcals are Tequila. The process of making them is also different. The major difference is that Mezcal is roasted, thus giving it that smoky flavor.

In contrast to Tequila, cocktails made with Mezcal will have a more savory feel, with smoke, earth, vegetables, and or floral notes to it. These properties can easily overpower the other flavors. Thus, you need to pick your ingredients wisely, or they will succumb to the Mezcal.

In this version of a Mezcal Sour, I chose Honey Simple syrup for some sweetness, and fresh lime juice to contrast. Topped with a dash of Mole Bitters to bring a little spicy/chocolatey kick and the end product is a great balanced cocktail with a sweet and smoky taste. I named it “The Betz” after one of my favorite people. “You know who you are!”

Prep time 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ oz Mezcal

• 1 oz Honey Simple Syrup*

• ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• 1 dash of Mole Bitters

• Lime wedge for garnish

*To make Honey Simple Sryup combine equal parts water and honey. Heat on the stove until honey has dissolved. Store in the fridge.

DIRECTIONS:

Combine Mezcal, Honey Simple Syrup, and Lime juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into Old Fashioned glass over new ice. Top with 1 dash of Mole bitters. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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MIDWAY MERCANTILE:

Where History Meets Flavor

Midway Mercantile is more than just a restaurant, it's a time capsule. Housed in the historic Bonner building, "Bonner Brothers Mercantile," the setting offers a storied past stretching back to 1879. This American cuisine eatery is a must-visit for food lovers and history buffs alike.

Chef and co-owner John Platt, the mastermind behind Midway Mercantile, brought his culinary expertise to Utah from Seattle seven years ago. His philosophy is simple but profound — make things from scratch whenever possible and offer a twist on a traditional classic. Whether it's pasta, dressings, sauces, or doughs, Chef John prides himself on crafting dishes with integrity and creativity from his kitchen to your table.

“I am basically self-taught; when I was 13, being one of six kids, my mother told me, ‘ok John, that's it, I will cook you three meals a day. The other five you will have to make yourself,’” John said. "That is really when I started cooking."

At Midway Mercantile, the menu is a testament to Chef John's dedication to quality and flavor. One standout is the shrimp and grits, Chef

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John's personal favorite, a harmonious blend of succulent blackened wild shrimp and creamy grits that transports your taste buds straight to the American South. The depth of flavor on this dish is well crafted. The seasonal pizzas are another favorite, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients that change with the seasons from local farmers like Tagge Farms and Rustling Aspen Farm. And then there's the halibut — perfectly cooked and seasoned to highlight its natural flavors, making it a dish that's hard to forget. The panko-crusted fish is served on a bed of coconut rice, spinach and beautiful yellow curry sauce. Topped with an apple chutney.

"Our concept was for this to be an upscale mountain town restaurant. We wanted it to have fresh pasta, seafood, and steaks, but we also wanted it to be welcoming to someone who had just been out on a hike or golfing and maybe wanted more casual fare," John said. "I really wanted to have a stone hearth oven; my own culinary journey has been one that has moved from continental cuisine to discovering chilis and

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ginger; suddenly, the world was available to the palette."

Midway Mercantile has an 'at-home' atmosphere. The well-appointed remodeled space is very inviting with rustic and modern charm. Customers often remark on the cozy ambiance and the comforting, home-like feel of the dishes.

"Having a restaurant with so many regulars, it has become difficult to change the menu because so many people are in love with so many different dishes," said John. "We make sure we have a salad and pizza that changes by the season. Beyond that, some changes happen, like the halibut dish; we bring on a different fish in the winter. We also run specials every night."

If you find yourself in Midway, Utah, visiting Midway Mercantile is a must, no matter the season. It's a place where history and flavor intertwine seamlessly, offering an enjoyable dining experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Chef John Platt and his team are ready to welcome you with open arms and delicious dishes.

Beyond the Mug: Unveiling the Adaptogenic Power of Lococo

A local woman-owned business is transforming the world of hot cocoa. Meet Lococo, a brand that’s not just dairy-free, but also champions a healthier, more sustainable approach to a beloved classic. Founded by Anna Bloom, Lococo's story is one of nostalgia, passion, innovation, and dedication to quality.

Anna Bloom’s transition from California to Utah during the pandemic brought with it a blend of tech-savviness and entrepreneurial spirit. Working remotely in the tech industry by day, Anna's evenings and weekends are filled with something entirely different—her thriving venture, Lococo, which launched in 2021.

"There is so much cocoa being served in this town, and it's full of sugar, but cocoa is very good for you. People think of it as a kid's drink or an indulgence; it is all around us, but we don't drink it," said Anna. "I tinkered with the recipe in the kitchen

and remembered this taste from a childhood of Mexican chocolate, and so this is spiced hot cocoa."

THE LOCOCO DIFFERENCE

What sets Lococo apart in a market flooded with hot cocoa options? It’s healthy, adaptogenic cocoa with an award-winning taste.

LOW SUGAR, LOW CAFFEINE

Lococo contains only one-third of the sugar found in other hot cocoa brands.

With less than 10 percent of the caffeine found in coffee, it's the perfect beverage for those seeking comfort without the jitters.

FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

The latest formula boasts one full gram of functional mushrooms per serving, enhancing both potency and health benefits.

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Mushrooms promote overall wellness, cordyceps Mushrooms enhance performance, and Lion's Mane Mushrooms promote brain health.

Lococo is sweetened with monk fruit, coconut sugar, spiced with cinnamon, ginger and cayenne AWARD-WINNING TASTE:

Recognized by Food & Wine as one of the top 5 ‘best’ cocoa for its taste.

High marks from the International Chocolate Salon’s Best Hot Chocolate Awards in categories such as best richness and most unique flavor.

Featured as a key ingredient in ‘The Dessert Menu,’ an adult hot cocoa served at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, part of Ketel One x AMC+’s movies cocktail collection.

Lococo’s unique inclusion of functional mushrooms isn’t just a trendy add-on. These ingredients are known for their potential health benefits, including boosting immunity, enhancing mood, and providing natural energy. By incorporating these into her cocoa, Anna ensures that every cup of Lococo is both delicious, and nutritious.

“The mushrooms add a dimension to the cocoa and make it more medicinal, and it does not affect the taste,” Anna said. “I wanted to create something that could be drunk every day, especially for those people who are health-conscious and also seeking comfort.”

When Anna revamped the recipe, she collaborated with Romie Fisher, a chocolatier at Montage, Deer Valley. Fisher was instrumental in refining the Lococo recipe.

“She knew so much more about chocolate than I did; she helped me find the base recipe and make sure the blend was consistent,” Anna said.

EXCITING NEW ADDITIONS

Lococo will soon be launching a new vanilla flavor. This addition to the Lococo family will delight those who crave a smooth, creamy vanilla twist on the classic hot cocoa experience. Crafted with the same care and dedication to quality, the vanilla flavor promises to deliver the perfect blend of comfort and taste.

In addition to the new flavor, Lococo is also introducing individual Lococo packets. These convenient, single-serve sachets are perfect for those with a busy lifestyle. Whether you're on the go, camping, or just need a quick and easy way to enjoy your favorite hot cocoa, the individual packets are the ideal solution. Enjoy the same great taste and health benefits of Lococo anywhere, anytime.

You can find Lococo locally at eleven locations as well as in Washington, Colorado, and New York. For more information, and to order your own Lococo, visit Lococo's Website.

RECIPE FOR THE ORIGINAL CUP OF LOCOCO

INGREDIENTS

▶ 2 TB of LOCOCO mix

▶ 8 oz of hot water

EQUIPMENT

▶ Handheld frother to blend (or use a spoon or whisk + blend vigorously)

▶ Your favorite mug STEPS

▶ Bring 8 oz water to a boil

▶ Add 2 TB of LOCOCO mix to a large mug or a pitcher

▶ Pour in the 8 oz hot water to the mug or pitcher and blend.

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RAD IN THE WASATCH

TheNesterEmptyClub

Rediscover yourself before your kids leave the nest

Countless sleepless nights, enough bowls of mac n’ cheese to fill a swimming pool, stop-what-you’re-doing trips to drop off lunch/ coats/homework, weekends at sports tournaments in cheap hotels, and your pediatrician on speed dial. You’ve devoted your life to your kids and they’re about to fly the coop. Now what?

Karla Olson, founder of The Empty Nester Club, believes it’s time to define your next chapter with clarity, courage, connection, and community, “When our kids move out, it can be a sad time. Of course we will miss our babies, but it’s also an amazing time to nurture our dreams and goals—I call them ‘Soul Whispers’— and discover your mid-life purpose. Remember, letting go is not goodbye. You will always be their mom, but this can be a beautiful new chapter for you if you can make a plan for it.”

For Olson, that meant writing a book: The Almost Empty Nester, which will be released in September 2024. “I knew my next chapter would be hard if I didn’t start preparing for it when my kids were finishing up high school,” says Karla, who started researching “empty nesting” and was surprised to discover every book on the subject was outwardly focused on how moms could reconnect with adult children or their partner. There wasn’t a single book focusing on the mother’s internal journey, her changing identity, and how to manage this immense transition. “What started out as a passion project to help myself through this process, turned into my mid-life mission to help one million Empty Nesters fall in love with their future again. I want to change the entire conversation around Empty Nesting, from a position of lack to the potential for joy, because it's one of the most important chapters in a mother’s life. Women must learn how to rediscover their individuality and redirect the love they have given outwardly back into themselves – designing the empty nest of their dreams.”

Throughout her research, Karla discovered the happiest empty nesters were the ones who prepared for the journey several years before their children left the nest. “There are 22 million empty nesters in the U.S.,” she begins, “and 63% of them report feeling lost and lonely. Financial or health issues increase this statistic to 75%. Sometimes it can take up to two years to adjust after children leave.”

An easy way to avoid the dread that comes along with a quieter house is identifying one of your Soul Whispers now and start working on it. “While raising children, a lot of mothers hold their

Soul Whispers underwater like a beach ball,” says Karla, “because there is always so much to do. But they are meant to rise to the surface. They will keep popping up, and get louder, until you can’t ignore them anymore. My Book, The Almost Empty Nester, gives you a roadmap for your next, best chapter so it can be filled with passion and purpose. The world needs our gifts…like, yesterday.”

Karla believes empty nesting is a blank canvas awaiting your artistic touch, and that the possibilities for empty nesters are limitless. “I want to help people craft a vibrant vision for their empty nest years,” says Karla, “So that this next chapter is one of their best.”

The Almost Empty Nester is available for purchase on Amazon September 17th.

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The Local, Community news from KPCW

Welcome to The Local, your source for community news from your friendly neighborhood public radio station. KPCW is the only not-for-profit source of daily news across Summit and Wasatch counties.

We have hand-selected a few recent articles that reflect the happenings in our vibrant, eclectic and engaged community. Be sure to go to kpcw.org to read–and listen–like a local.

Wasatch County’s ‘value equity map’ gives homeowners a new tool for tax appeals

By Grace Doerfler

Wasatch County has a new property value equity map available this tax season to add to taxpayers’ toolkits.

County manager Dustin Grabau said it’s an effort to give property owners more resources.

For every residential property in the county, the new map provides information about its history, size and value. Each property also links to notices breaking down how taxes have changed for each entity. That data can help property owners gather information on similar homes if they’re appealing their valuation this fall.

The new map is available on the Wasatch County website. Get your Park City and Summit County local news in your email inbox every morning for free! Subscribe to “The Local” at KPCW.org.

Deepak Chopra, Midway leaders share holistic wellness focus at Ameyalli groundbreaking

By Grace Doerfler, Connor Thomas

The second and final phase of construction is underway at Ameyalli, a new resort in Midway with a focus on well-being. The recent ceremony came just as some of the homes at Ameyalli were ready for residents to move in, while construction began for more resort amenities.

One distinctive feature of the development is Ameyalli’s partnership with the Chopra Foundation, Deepak Chopra’s organization focused on improving health and well-being for all.

“We are in a very interesting time in the world to what our vision has always been: to reach a critical mass of people who are more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthier and joyful,” he said.

Developer Chuck Heath said Chopra’s teachings inspired the plans for Ameyalli. Once complete, the Midway destination will feature hotel rooms, guest cottages, a spa and public trails.

Soldier Hollow ready for Olympics to return to Wasatch Back

By Grace Doerfler

Utah will once again welcome the world as the Winter Games return in 2034. Events are planned in and around Salt Lake City and across the Wasatch Back.

Olympic and Paralympic cross-country skiing, biathlon and Nordic combined athletes will compete at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. The venue has regularly hosted major competitions in the years since Utah first hosted the Games in 2002, including this winter’s International Biathlon Union World Cup.

New renovations and expansions have further prepared the facility for another Olympics.

“It’s a unique position for us to have 10 years now to go through the process of planning these Games,” said Soldier Hollow General Manager Luke Bodensteiner. “That gives us a leg up on the logistical and operational aspects, but I think it also gives us just a great runway to get our communities involved, give kids the opportunity to participate in the sports and be a part of the Olympic movement. And we’ll put every one of those 10 years to good use.”

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IN THE SERENE LANDSCAPE OF THE HEBER VALLEY, TOM AND MARILYN FOWLER ARE MORE THAN JUST A RETIRED COUPLE ENJOYING THE MOUNTAIN AIR – THEY ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE WASATCH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. Starting with a teenage romance, their journey from corporate acquisitions to community champions took several moves, saw the growth of three children, and taught them countless life lessons. Tom’s illustrious career with Johnson & Johnson not only honed his work ethic and business acumen, but equipped the family with values that would bolster their community. These opportunities, paired with a long-nurtured philanthropic spirit, paved the way for Marilyn’s community involvement. Tom and Marilyn have been using their wisdom, and their own lived traumas, to help as many people as they can along the way.

Tom and Marilyn both grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. Tom attended an all boys Catholic highschool where a local dance would find mutual friends crossing paths, starting their now storied relationship. Marilyn grew up with all sisters and when Tom joined the family, he became the son her father never had. Marilyn joked, “I always wondered, does he really like me, or is it my dad?” The two have been married a remarkable 50+ years, within which the Fowlers raised two sons, a daughter, and laid roots down in many different communities as Tom became a part of Johnson & Johnson’s growth and acquisitions on the financial side. “People would always ask me if Tom was in the military since we

moved around so much, to which I’d reply (with a laugh), ‘The corporate military.’”

Tom was recruited to work for J&J straight out of college as an accountant, a fortuitous opportunity that he holds in high esteem as it led to some of the greatest successes in his lifetime. He would go on to receive his MBA in Finance.Tom and family’s first move would be to New Jersey – J&J’s corporate headquarters. Boston, Ft Lauderdale, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati followed. A story dear to their heart was when their youngest, Lisa, didn’t know what to tell her grade-school teacher when asked where she was from, instead, she burst into tears.

Tom commented, “I always felt obligated to make the moves that the company was asking of me. To do the job that I was asked to do. I know it was hard on the kids, and on Marilyn. I never could have achieved the success, and made the life for us that we have, if it weren’t for Marilyn and the kids' support,” said Tom. One of the ways Marilyn established roots as newbies in each community was through volunteering. “I was raised to honor giving back. Every time we moved, I would find a part time job and a place to volunteer. That was my way of taking care of the kids after school, but also contributing to our shared responsibilities. When I wasn’t working at home, I would volunteer so I could meet people and learn about the community,” Marilyn said.

Tom credits the J&J Credo for a lot of the values instilled in his family and

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the way they navigated life and its obstacles. “The Credo focused on four areas of J&J’s responsibilities:

The mothers, the fathers, the doctors using the products, the employees who work in the offices and facilities, the communities in which we live and work and, lastly, the shareholders…in that order,” Tom said. “The strength in the community, and the people within the community, was the pinnacle.”

Tom, Marilyn, and children are now spread across the country with kids of their own. With retirement on the horizon, the Fowlers started exploring retirement locations during vacations. Wyoming, Florida, and Utah (Heber Valley) made the short list. With a brother who served at Hill Air Force Base, the 2002 Olympics, multiple vacations, and some real estate savvy, the Fowler’s positioned themselves on some great land ahead of the boom in the Valley.

“We were moving somewhere that we all had to start from scratch,” Marilyn said. “Usually Tom would move ahead, connect with some coworkers, and have a small community of known contacts wherever we went, but for me and the kids, we were always starting from scratch.”

Lisa followed her parents to Heber Valley. She runs her own swim school business and teaches in Park City School District. Her husband, Dean, is the go-to guy with recreational equipment and just can’t pass a broken down vehicle without stopping to help. Tom and Marilyn love having one grandchild always nearby, while their six other grandchildren live across the United States. Brian, their oldest son, is an Opthamologist in Memphis and brought the Cataract-athon to the city serving those in need. He also does a surgical children’s mission each year in Guatemala. Their middle child, Mike, followed in his father’s footsteps working for Johnson & Johnson, earning his MBA and moving his family with the company. Unfortunately, he developed mental illness, left his family, and is currently homeless. The Fowlers are struggling, as a family, to support and work through the trauma of Mike’s mental health issues.

Tom and Marilyn shared, with deep compassion and openness, the trauma they’ve lived collectively as a family. Through their story, they shed light on the systemic gaps in mental health support, even for families that may have the financial means. They hope to see their son find his way to recovery and stability away from homelessness, and while the reality and heartache of his challenges hasn't ended, they are working to expand services and support in their own community so that others won’t have to face these struggles alone.

As the Fowlers began anew in their retirement home, Tom and Marilyn

looked to volunteer, “What better place to go than the chamber, right?” Marylin said. Tom and Marylin’s first assignment was to park cars at the Thomas the Train event, “That was the springboard into eventually supporthing the Wasatch Community Foundation and Cowboy Poetry. Marilyn connected Tom, with his financial background, to the leaders of Cowboy Poetry. Already a successful yearly event, but in need of financial guidance. With Tom’s help, Cowboy Poetry enjoyed another ten years of success.

Tom became the Chair of the Wasatch Community Foundation in late

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2019 when they were going through major changes. The Fowlers took on the challenge of what would equate to some as a new career undertaking. He would leverage the values and successful framework learned at J&J to shape the structure of the foundation. He brought together a talented and committed board of professionals to renovate the foundation to the thriving 501c3 it is today. The Foundation’s motto, ‘By the Community, For the Community’ supports all the residents of the Valley through its five Pillars established by the founders: Health, Recreation, Education, Arts, and Human Services.

These initiatives have made way for several of the foundation’s most beloved events and services, many of which Marilyn and Tom have had their hands in.

A renewed focus on self-reliance is part of the Health and Human Services Pillars. “Every year the hospital and health department do a study to understand what is impacting the community most, and what they found was that isolation was the number one issue,” Marilyn said. “The community foundation is connecting people, providing opportunities to volunteer, to grow their own food, and really just getting people involved.”

“We try to empower people to find ways to support themselves,” Tom added, “If people

WASATCH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

Human Services: Food Drive, Summer Food Pantry, Holiday Food Provisioning, Shelter, Emergency Housing, Transitional Housing, Low Income Housing, partnership with 211 (United Way of Utah), Circle Program, Coat drives and more.

Health: Annual Children’s health clinic (health, vision, dental, and hearing screenings as well as vaccinations K-8), Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Healthy School Awards Program, Annual Safe Kids Fair, School-based telehealth, and support of the Wasatch Latino Coalition.

Education: Supporting Wasatch CAPS, WCSD, MTECH, UVU Heber Campus, Scholarships, PEAK Education, and more

Recreation: Partnerships with Wasatch Mountain State Park, Wasatch Trails Foundation, Wasatch County Parks and Rec, Soldier Hollow, Intermountain Adaptive Multisport, the Chamber of Commerce, Trail expansion projects, investing in differentlyabled athletes, and more.

Arts: Wasatch County Arts Council, Concerts in the Park, Building of a Local Community Arts Center.

are engaging and making progress within our programs, hopefully we have empowered them to be self-reliant and to be members of the community, removed the feelings of isolation, and opened the doors to neighbors and to then support others when the time is right.”

Their journey is marked with challenges and triumphs, but is fueled with passion and commitment to improving the lives of those in their community, a credo all their own. The Fowlers are well-practiced in taking action and doing for this community what they knew they could do for all the communities they’ve been a part of, using their specific gifts and talents to move the needle forward.

Leadership is defined as “bringing talented and caring people together to achieve results that could never be achieved alone.” Their results could only be achieved by the caring and talented people of the Heber Valley.

“We can’t say we are ‘from’ Heber,” says Marylin, “but the Valley is our Home!”

“The antidote to despair is action. When you feel overwhelmed by bad news, instead of thinking about it nonstop…or choosing to ignore it because you can’t see a way to fix it and you’re only one person, do something small and imperfect. Do for one person what you wish you could do for everyone.” - Sharon McMahon

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JAROM BANGERTER

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

Jarom has settled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in Salt Lake City, Park City and Heber City Utah with very successful results. As a former prosecutor, Jarom has unique insights and valuable knowledge of the criminal justice system and how to fight it. He will develop a unique and effective strategy for each of his clients.

OPEN COMMUNICATION

When you are charged with a crime, it can be a very difficult and nerve-wracking experience. Jarom does everything in his power to lessen your stress, answer all of your questions, and openly explain each part of the process, so you can understand where your case stands at all times.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

As an experienced defense attorney, Jarom is so confident in his ability to defend all his clients, that he is willing to offer potential clients a no-obligation case review.

Receive consultation on your case with an attorney who has extensive experience in criminal defense law.

“ Mr. Bangerter is very proactive and passionate about getting you get the best results. He really cares about his clients. You can expect him to advocate for you, understand your perspective and fight for your justice.”

~ Posted by Mark | August 9, 2024

“THE BEST Attorney in the State of Utah! What can I say, Jarom was the best, most attentive, hard working attorney I have ever met. Communication throughout the whole process was amazing all times of the day. Quick to react to emails, calls, messages and more importantly to get the job done. Being a non USA citizen we could’ve hit many obstacles which Jarom managed to navigate around exceptionally for the months that proceeded and followed, which ultimately resulted in the case being DISMISSED. I’ve also never dealt with a professional more committed to my reassurance and guidance, while also in a timely manner. Thank you Jarom, for helping me navigate this process. I highly recommend Jarom for legal representation. Can’t thank you enough!”

~ Mark | August 9, 2024

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WHY WOMEN DON’T SEE THEMSELVES AS BUSINESS OWNERS

OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME

By Aimee L. Cook

Imposter syndrome is a formidable barrier for many women in business, especially for those who are high-achieving and successful, but it doesn’t have to define your entrepreneurial journey. By proudly embracing the title of “Business Owner,” you not only value yourself, but you also pave the way for future generations of women. Remember, the title of “business” is not about the size of your venture, it’s about the passion, resilience, and innovation you bring to the table.

According to the IRS, a “business” distinguishes itself from a hobby in that a business involves an attempt to make a profit. If a woman has established something (supposed to be registered and licensed), no matter the size, and is attempting to make a profit, that is a business; the same title as a major corporation. So, whether it is a micro business or a side hustle, own it, own your accomplishments, and watch your business,and your confidence, soar.

“Every woman who runs a business, whether it’s a small enterprise providing piano lessons or an in-home daycare, or a large company with numerous employees, deserves to proudly embrace the title of ‘Business Owner,’” said Ann Marie Wallace, state director for the Women’s Business Center of Utah. “This title is not reserved for those with a certain revenue or employee count — it’s for every woman who takes charge and leads her venture. WBC Utah is passionate about every aspect of our goal to ‘Help Women Own It.’”

UNDERSTANDING IMPOSTER SYNDROME

Imposter syndrome refers to feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, and fear of being exposed as a “fraud” despite evident success and accomplishments. For many

women in business, this syndrome manifests as an internal voice questioning their legitimacy and abilities. Statements like “I’m not really an entrepreneur” or “I just got lucky” are all too familiar. But why is this so prevalent among women?

Historically, societal norms have placed men at the forefront of business and leadership roles, creating a subconscious bias that can discourage women from viewing themselves as equals in these domains. The image of an entrepreneur often conjures up a male-dominated narrative, leaving women to question their place, especially those who reach heights most other women haven’t.

“As women and mothers, we run our businesses differently than men, and while that presents certain challenges, it also presents opportunities and a chance for us to be more understanding with other women that we work with,” said Paige Garrity, co-owner of FulFILLED Lifestyle Co., a WBCUtah client. “Whether you are a mother or not, there are just fewer examples of women in business traditionally speaking. We haven’t really been groomed to have that structure –plus, there are a lot of responsibilities that mothers hold. Having a community, and networking, is really important.”

PRACTICAL STEPS TO OVERCOME IMPOSTER SYNDROME

1.Acknowledge Your Accomplishments: Take time to reflect on your achievements and progress. Celebrate even the small victories and remind yourself of your capabilities and successes.

2.Seek Mentorship and Support: Connect with other female entrepreneurs and mentors who can offer guidance, share their experiences, and provide reassurance that

you belong in the entrepreneurial space. A mentor can also reassure you that your accomplishments are okay to celebrate.

3.Reframe Negative Thoughts: Challenge the negative self-talk that fuels imposter syndrome. Replace thoughts like “I’m not good enough” with affirmations such as “I have earned my place and bring unique value to the table” or “Why not me?”

4.Do Your Homework. Add Value. If you are in a position where you cannot contribute to the conversation (and feel like you don’t belong), do your homework ahead of time, if possible. Research the topic so you are ready to add value to the conversation. Ask really great questions — the person who asks the best questions is always considered a great contributor. Also, if you don’t understand something, it’s okay to ask for clarification.

5.Share Your Story: Opening up about your experiences with imposter syndrome can help demystify it. Sharing your story can also encourage others to speak out and realize they are not alone. Find your community.

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LIVING ENERGY BODYWORK

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS OFFERS EXPERT LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE SERVICES

In 2009, Rebecca Hilly redefined her career and made significant strides in the field of lymphatic health. It all began when she rescued Bud, a 19-hand Clydesdale suffering from Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL) — a debilitating condition commonly seen in draft horses, especially Clydesdales. Unaware of the exact nature of Bud’s ailment, Rebecca and Bud began an 11-year healing journey marked by discovery, innovation, and an unbreakable bond.

Rebecca’s dedication to Bud’s well-being gave rise to a new paradigm in her health and wellness practice, founding her business, Living Energy Bodywork, in Heber City, UT. A seasoned practitioner with over 40 years of experience, Rebecca holds certifications in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Advanced Massage Therapy, Polarity Energy Balancing, and Yoga and Health Coaching.

Rebecca’s groundbreaking work with Bud, who returned to trail rides and parades, revolutionized her bodywork treatment protocols for her clients experiencing sports injuries, lymphedema, chronic inflammation, and pain management. Her discovery of a novel body of knowledge addressing chronic inflammation, pain

management, and fibrosis — the hardening of tissue associated with a compromised lymphatic system – has given her clients a new lease on life.

A ”Living Energy Lymphatic Experience” is a comprehensive 2-hour treatment that begins with a Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna to warm fascia and muscles and increase circulation. The session continues with a combination of MLD, Fascia Release, LED Light Therapy, and Polarity Energy Balancing, designed to activate deep relaxation and lymphatic drainage, clear pain, break up adhesions, and allow the body to detoxify cellular waste and inflammation.

“I saw such great results with the LED lights with my clients, I decided to put them on Bud,” Rebecca said. “People were stuck with swollen knees. I was able to use the lights in conjunction with the lymph drainage, and it was a game changer. It cleared up Bud’s legs, 80 percent.”

Rebecca also specializes in Manual Lymph Drainage for pre- and post-operative care for breast cancer surgery, mastectomy surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and sports injuries. Her holistic approach and expertise have made her a sought-after therapist, bringing relief and improved quality of life to her clients.

“It is very important to keep the body’s interstitial water clear and clean—it’s the body’s water of life.”

“Surgery, illness, stress, or injury can compromise the lymphatic system, one of the most undervalued and least understood bodily systems in the health and wellness space,” explained Rebecca. “I also work with cleansing and detoxification protocols for resetting the immune system. It is very important to keep the body’s interstitial water clear and clean — it’s the body’s water of life.”

By Aimee L. Cook • Photos by Deb DeKoff

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AROUND THE TOWN

After playing their first venue at the Ecker Hill Summer Kickoff Party in June, Out of the Den, a local youth band, established themselves. Rocky Mountain Music Den, a Park City music school for all ages, conducts the youth band led by Casey Morgan, Studio Director, and Bret Meisenbach. Starting as a trio (a drummer, guitarist, and singer), the band soon expanded to include a pianist and electric bass guitarist. Upon choosing a name, the group struggled, defaulting to Super Sketch after hours of discussion. Later, the band came to name themselves Out of the Den, in reference to their roots.

September

SEPT 2: LABOR DAY

SEPT 11: PATRIOT DAY & NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE

YOGA: Free, Gentle Community Yoga Practice (Ages 55+)

@Wasatch County Library, Bowcutt Room 400 E 1200 S, Heber City Wasatch County YOGA FOR SERVICE Class Series. Join Yoga Instructor and volunteer, Marty Harger, for a yoga series intended to bring more grounding and less stress to your week. We use gentle movement connected to breathwork, mindful awareness, and meditation as practices you can learn to incorporate at home to stay calm and well. Presented by the Wasatch County Senior Citizens Center and Wasatch County Library.

Please bring your own yoga mat and yoga block. Wear clothes that allow you to move and breathe freely. Being comfortable is key and all are welcome. The room is a beautiful space to practice together! Questions? Call or text Marty Harger at 801-712-5406.

Time: 8:30-9:30am • Cost: Free Website: https://martyharger.com/event/yoga-classes/

Midway Farmers Market

@Midway Town Square 200 West Main Street, Midway

The market is held every Saturday from June through October. Fresh local produce and local artisans are onsite selling goods at the farmer's market in Midway.

Plus, enjoy a presentation every Saturday at noon from the Midway Daughters of Utah Pioneers on the history of Midway. See you there!

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Free Outdoor Concerts at the Depot - Swagger

@450 South 600 West, Heber City

Enjoy outdoor live music at the Heber Valley Railroad Depot. No tickets are required.

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: Free

Website: https://www.hebervalleyrr.org/ free-legends-of-rock-concert/

Tractor Days

@Kohler Creamery 920 River Road, Midway

Experience all the BIG WHEELS during Tractor Days at Kohler Creamery. Kids and adults alike will love getting to explore the world of tractors and implements as well as learn about their different roles on the farm. Hosted on nearly 8 acres of green pastures, adjacent to our creamery –you’ll enjoy the farm scenery and fresh air.

Time: 10am

Cost: $0-$16

Website: hebervalleyartisancheese.com

Plein Air Rendezvous

@Midway Town Hall 120 West Main Street, Midway

Learn, enjoy, connect, socialize, exhibit, and paint paint paint! Come for an Immersion experience to get better

and better at painting. Paint at various locations in Wasatch County with excellent Plein Air Painters of Utah instructors. Gather inspiring ideas, see great demos, paint beautiful scenes and subjects, meet some of the top painters of Utah, and make new friends. Lastly, sell your work if you opt to participate in a popular, friendly exhibition setting at the Midway town hall. YES! Beginners are welcome!

Time: 8am-5pm • Cost: Workshop price $425 Website: http://pleinairpaintersofutah. com/PleinAirUtah/index.html

Princess and Pirate Train

Heber Valley Railroad

@Heber Valley Railroad Depot 450 South 600 West, Heber City

This fun 90-minute round trip includes pink lemonade in a tea cup and a cookie, a visit with Anna, Elsa, Belle, and Rapunzel on board, as well as crazy pirates! Wear your princess, or pirate costume and come and have some fun!

Don't miss this one. These trains always sell out! Remember, we assign seats in specific cars so if you want to go in a group and sit together let us know ahead of time!

Time: 7pm • Cost: Ticket cost varies visit website for details

Website: www.hebervalleyrr.org

Summerhouse Farms

@Summerhouse Farms 2001 West 1200 South, Heber City

Enjoy a stroll through the pumpkin patch and participate in the fall activities on the farm! Grandpa B’s patch is chock full of 28 varieties of pumpkins, ripe for the picking. All proceeds support the friends and family of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Get tickets to the event online and in advance!

• Pumpkin Picking

• Fresh Scones

• Popup Shops

• Raffles & Games

• Food & Beverages

• Candy Drop

• Zipline

• And more… Time: Fri 4-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm and 3-7pm

Cost: Various Ticket Packages found at website below Website: www.lyndenlegacy.com

Fall's Golden Opportunity:

EMBRACE THE FALL AESTHETIC

Autumn's enchanting palette of colors and pleasant ambiance can be a powerful asset in attracting buyers. Enhance your home's appeal by decorating with seasonal elements. A tasteful wreath on the front door, a pumpkin-adorned porch, and warmhued accents indoors can create an inviting atmosphere that resonates with potential buyers seeking comfort and charm. The fall season is cozy, so embrace and boost that feeling in your home.

SHOWCASE YEAR-ROUND CURB APPEAL

While spring gardens bloom with color, fall landscapes hold their rustic charm. Be sure to do an end-ofsummer landscaping cleanup, rake the leaves, and don’t forget to blow out your sprinklers. With shorter days, adjusting any light timers and ensuring that the exterior is well-lit for evening showings is also essential. Don't hesitate to include a few potted plants or decorative gourds to highlight the season's beauty.

CAPITALIZE ON INDOOR COMFORT

Fall's milder weather offers an advantage for showcasing your home's indoor spaces. Potential buyers can explore comfortably without the extreme temperatures of summer or winter. Emphasize the warmth of your interiors by lighting a fire in the fireplace, adding cozy textiles, and creating an inviting ambiance that helps buyers envision life in your home during colder months.

4.HIGHLIGHT ENERGY EFFICIENCY

As temperatures dip, buyers become more attuned to energy efficiency features. Be sure to have your realtor highlight any energy-saving upgrades, such as insulated windows, weatherstripping, or a modern HVAC system. These features not only save on utility bills but also add to the overall appeal of your home. If you have been putting off general repair items, do them now to fix them ahead of photos and showings.

TIMING AND MARKET DYNAMICS

Fall tends to see fewer listings than peak seasons, reducing competition and increasing the chances of your property standing out. Buyers active during the fall are often more motivated, aiming to secure a new home before the holiday season. Capitalize on this window of opportunity to capture their attention. Our inventory has crept up over the past months, so two kinds of listings will appear throughout the fall - new listings and stagnant listings that are still hanging around from

the summer. Consult with your realtor about strategies to make your home stand out against both types of competing listings.

6.SET THE RIGHT PRICE

Accurate pricing is one of the most critical factors for a successful fall sale. In a market with fewer listings, pricing your home competitively is essential to avoid stagnation. Collaborate closely with a knowledgeable real estate agent who can analyze the market, assess comparable properties, and determine a fair and attractive listing price. Be realistic with your pricing expectations. Times have changed from just a short period ago when you could pick a number out of thin air. Look closely at recent sale comps and keep your expectations grounded in the current market, not recent high points.

7.PARTNER WITH A PROFESSIONAL

Enlisting the expertise of a seasoned real estate professional is invaluable during a fall sale. A skilled agent brings insights into the current market conditions, a strategic pricing approach, and marketing strategies that highlight your property's fall charm. They'll ensure your home is presented effectively to capture the attention of potential buyers. Be sure to interview potential agents and ask about listing distributions and network marketing. With fewer visitors and less drive-by traffic, getting your home in front of as many eyeballs across the local market, feeder markets, and the internet is critical.

YOUR PATH TO FALL SUCCESS

Selling your home in the fall offers a distinct opportunity to tap into the season's cozy allure and motivated buyer pool. By embracing the fall aesthetic, showcasing your home's unique features, pricing accurately, and partnering with a skilled agent, you position yourself for a successful transaction that maximizes your property's value. Suppose you are ready to begin a fallselling journey leveraging the season's advantages. Reach out to me today, and together, we'll craft a tailored strategy highlighting your home's unique appeal and ensuring a successful sale.

WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE?

I’d love to address some of your specific real estate questions. Feel free to send me an email at andyemory@gmail.com or text me at 435-800-3030 and I can answer them directly and may even use them in a future article. There’s probably someone else out there with your same question that might find an answer thanks to you!

Summer Home Maintenance

It’s easy to forget or ignore the importance of home maintenance for Summer. Complete the items from this checklist to ensure your home survives the heat!

1.Block the sun indoors by installing honeycomb weave window blinds and heat-reflecting, light-colored curtains. Solar screens and window films can also help reflect sunlight.

2.Adding window awnings outside will create shade and keep rooms cool while maintaining a great view.

Change the direction of your ceiling fan blades to counterclockwise to push air downward, which creates a cool breeze.

Front doors can show wear after enduring weather year after year. Consider a new door, new hardware or a coat of paint to improve first impressions.

5.While installing window screens, check for rips and tears. Replace damaged screens to keep bugs and debris outside.

6.Sanding, staining and sealing your wood deck ensures this outdoor space is protected and looks great for entertaining guests during this season.

7.Stay warm after the sun goes down with a portable fire pit. Also, consider adding a permanent fireplace as a focal point for a large yard.

8.Check the home exterior for peeling paint and chipped siding. Replace if needed.

9.If mosquitoes are bugging you, check gutters for damage or debris. Standing water in a gutter is a pest’s paradise.

10.Clear weeds, rocks, dirt and other debris from wood fences to prevent moisture from promoting wood rot. Clean vinyl or aluminum fences annually, with a hose and mild soap.

Looking for more ideas on how to upgrade your home and get it ready for the upcoming season? I am here to help!

Contact Wiland Property Management at (443) 413-7519. Our team can handle your property maintenance and management needs so you can stress less, protect your investment, and save valuable time and money.

Don’t hesitate to get professional service today!

• Professional Handyman Services

• Property Management

• Electrical

• HVAC

• Plumbing

• Drywall

• Fences

• Appliances

• Roofing and Siding

• Painting

• Landscaping

If you have any questions regarding pricing, the scheduling of your home repair, or the work performed, please contact Will at (443) 413-7519.

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• Doors

• Gutters

BY JARED WRIGHT, CUSTOMER & COMMUNITY MANAGER

RUNNING AN ELECTRIC UTILITY

One of my favorite jobs at Heber Light & Power (HL&P) is conducting tours for school children. As fun as it is to teach the kids and see the wonder in their eyes, I enjoy seeing the near shock on the faces of the adults more. This “shock” is because they had no idea what it takes to deliver power safely and reliably. I would guess that not many of you have even briefly considered how power reaches your home and place of business. To that end, I would like to give you a quick glimpse of what it takes to run the power company.

HL&P has five departments: Administration, Operations, Substations and Metering, Resource Management and Dispatch, and Information Technology. Each is essential to the company's operation and, by correlation, the delivery of electricity.

ADMINISTRATION

This department includes the General Manager, CFO, HR, and Customer Service. This group performs many duties, including finances, communications, customer programs (net metering, energy efficiency, rebates, etc.), billing, and functions that help the other departments perform their jobs. Our front office staff is always ready and eager to help with customer issues or requests.

OPERATIONS

When you think about employees who work at the power company, the first thought is likely lineman. You see these guys in the community constructing new power infrastructure or fixing existing lines. You may picture one climbing a pole or up in a bucket truck. They are on call if it is hot or cold, wet or dry, day or night, 365 days per year. What I like best about these guys is that they take power outages personally, directly correlating with shorter durations.

They are not the only employees in this department, though. Other duties include mapping, project design, system planning, and line locating. With the growth of this valley, these are not small tasks. For example, our line locators locate hundreds of Blue Stakes every month.

SUBSTATIONS AND METERING

This department consists of electricians, substation techs, and meter techs. They work very closely with the line crews to resolve reliability issues and outages. The meter technicians ensure that meters operate properly and work with the office to ensure that readings reach the billing system. This department is also tasked with operating and maintaining the three hydroelectric plants HL&P owns.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DISPATCH

Our resource department keeps extremely busy ensuring we have cheap, reliable power. There is daily forecasting and buying or purchasing of power hourly. A great deal of effort is put into forecasting for future years so that we have sufficient energy resources. This is particularly important as our valley grows. Our dispatchers/ operators are at the dispatch desk every hour of every day of the year. They run the natural gas power plants as needed (with the expert help of our mechanic) and quarterback the resolution of outages. They are the friendly folks you talk to if you have to call in an outage at night.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Our IT guys keep our computer systems going. A significant part of this responsibility is Cyber Security. You would be surprised how many cyber attacks happen each day. We receive frequent training on how to keep our computers and information safe.

HL&P could only function with the best efforts of all departments and employees. Each employee contributes to the company's success, which is defined by the safe and reliable delivery of electricity at the lowest possible price.

Preparing Your Home for Winter

As winter approaches take the time to get your home ready for the cold.

• Have your furnace serviced so it is running at maximum efficiency.

• Weatherize your house:

O Seal windows, siding, roof, or whatever has openings and cracks.

O Check weather stripping on windows and doors. Replace if needed.

YOU’RE INVITED

HEBER VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY

Join us for great food and fantastic company!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH

4 TO 8 PM

Adventure Park Food Truck Court at 1248 S Main, Heber City

Food. Drinks. Entertainment. Music. Games. Hourly Giveaways.

This is a free event and fun for the whole family!

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Carole Duh cannot remember a time when she didn’t dabble in art. Her medium changed over time, but really, she just added new skills to her repertoire. Early on she studied at John Herron Art Institute with an emphasis on oil painting. Lately, she has picked it up again. Carole loves flowers, barns, and many outdoor themes. In fact, the first gift Tom Kelly gave her, was a picture of a barn. They got married in 1988 and moved to Park City a week later.

Over the last ten years she has become known for her pumpkin patches. She continues to knit pumpkins every day. She was with Artique for a decade and developed a following there. A group of collectors would swoop in each year on the first day of the fall pumpkin patch.

MAKERS SERIES

Carole Duh

When she injured her hand a few years ago, she visited Park City Gardens once a week with yarn in tow. Two of her friends became her ghost knitters that summer. They did all the carcasses for her and went from beginners to experts. They became Park City Gardens’ mascots and the staff now collects pumpkin stems for her whenever they fall off. She is passionate about Park City Gardens. During the spring season she created bird nests out of 100% wool yarn that she turned into felt and embellished with string and ribbon. She incorporates her signature leaf-like ribbon into every nest. She has become such a fixture at Park City Gardens that you can expect to find her pumpkin patch there this fall.

She dedicates each January, February, and March to oil painting. After all her experimentation, she has finally found her technique, so look for her oil paintings next year. Carole says at her age her highest

priority is “being upright.” She recently wrote a book and is looking for a publisher now. She keeps very busy and she noticed, “saying yes to that time in-between is my motivation and the antidote to the number.” The number being her age.

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THE DIRT VS. THE MAN (spoiler

I arrived to my 6-month dream life in Hawaii. When I left Midway (my favorite place on earth), I didn’t feel anxious or too sad. I felt excited to go and find a new favorite place on earth.

I said goodbye to my parents, and without even 5 minutes passing, I met three other girls who instantly filled my heart. The excitement built as we all boarded a plane from Utah's mountains to Hawaii's island life.

8-hour flight later, I was greeted by humidity and air fresh enough I could taste it. We loaded up our 50-pound luggage full of swimsuits and shorts and headed to our new home.

We drove 45 minutes through the dirt. I tried to find something pretty to look at, but all I could see was dirt, dirt, and more dirt.

Where are the tropical trees and gorgeous plants? They don’t exist here. Where is anything green? It seems this island hates the color green.

The girl driving me told me how much she disliked living here and said not one, not two, but ZERO positive things about her experience.

I had so carefully created an image in my head

that shattered to the ground faster than a wine glass falling off a table.

This is not what I signed up for.

This is not my island dream. This is a huge lava rock, not even a cool-looking lava rock. It's just a rock.

I would be lying if I said I didn’t call my mom crying like a little kid lost in the supermarket. I couldn’t believe the reality of my situation. I felt the sadness all over my body like glue because what I thought I was getting myself into was something entirely different.

My little sister, the always calmer and more levelheaded of our pair, didn’t seem to mind at all. She didn’t care that all there was to look at was dirt. She simply told me, “We live 15 minutes from the ocean. What’s not to like?”

Even through my tears and utter dismay, she stayed positive. What is there to even do with dirt I cried, and she laughed, “Build castles.”

My expectations might have been shattered. But I realized two things:

the dirt won)

One, it is okay to feel sad and upset.

Two, even though I feel that way, it doesn’t mean I have to forever.

If I hate the dirt island so much, I have free will and can return to my pretty Utah mountains.

If I hate the dirt island, it is good that I have free will and can find other parts of it that I love.

After a good cry, I realized that perspective is everything. The girl who drove me home from the airport chose to ignore the castles built out of dirt. The more she looked around, the more she saw empty dirt piles. But now I can look around and see how many opportunities I have to build castles.

There is always good. Even if you have to look through the tears to find it, and once you see it, those tears won’t fall as fast, even if you must drive through dirt piles to reach the ocean.

Don’t worry, guys, it was the bluest water I’ve ever seen.

Life is always working in your favor. The question is whether or not you choose to see it.

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BLACK DIAMOND GYMNASTICS:

NURTURING THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH MOVEMENT AND LEARNING

Black Diamond Gymnastics provides more than gymnastics and body movement. The Black Diamond team sets itself apart in its commitment to the holistic development of children, a philosophy that goes beyond mere physical training.

Founded by Katy Heddens in April 1999, this establishment has grown to three locations in Park City, Heber, and Daybreak [South Jordan], Utah. Katy, a gymnast and seasoned coach since her early teens, envisioned a space where children could thrive in every aspect of their lives—academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.

“When I was young, to pay for my gymnastics lessons, I learned how to teach gymnastics,” Katy said. “It evolved into something I became very passionate about, and I was fortunate to be able to compete in college. I majored in education and early child development to take it to another level and have something I could always be involved in.”

Her daughter, Kendall Delnort, who serves as the Vice President, has carried forward this vision alongside Katy. A graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Kendall uses her academic background to inform her approach to nurturing young students and athletes.

THE WHOLE CHILD APPROACH

At the heart of Black Diamond’s philosophy is the “whole child” approach. This comprehensive framework emphasizes the development of all aspects of a child’s well-being. Rather than focusing solely on academic achievement or athletic prowess, the whole-child approach aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

This whole-child perspective involves collaboration among educators, families, coaches, and staff to create an environment that nurtures every facet of a child’s development. The result? Children who are academically proficient, physically healthy, emotionally resilient, and socially competent.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

One of Black Diamond Gymnastics’ core tenets is promoting the importance of integrating physical activities alongside schoolwork. There is significant research showing that the sequential nature of activities like what we do throughout our programs helps with potty training for the little ones and with reading comprehension as they get older. We are intentional and purposeful about integrating such learning experiences into all our lessons and often do so in a subtle yet consistent manner.. Each program at Black Diamond aims to harness those benefits to grow healthy bodies and minds.

Katy, Kendall, and the Black Diamond coaches are also very thoughtful when creating and continually updating the curriculum for each program by age and ability level. They build ways to help kids learn discipline, time management, and teamwork, further contributing to their educational success and personal development.

“I realized early on that if kids are having fun while they are learning, they are going to absorb more and enjoy it more,” Heddens said.

“We want to encourage the exploration and the curiosity of kids. We found a lot of success by taking what we are doing in the gymnastics area and pairing it with cognitive concepts and academic learning that kids are getting in our own classrooms as well as those in their elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Exercising the mind and body can be a key factor in a future of amazing possibilities.”

MORE THAN JUST GYMNASTICS

While much of Black Diamond’s focus is gymnastics, the program’s benefits extend far beyond the gym floor. Young athletes learn valuable life skills that carry over into their academic pursuits and social interactions. The discipline required to master a gymnastics routine translates into the classroom, where students demonstrate enhanced focus and a stronger work ethic.

Teamwork is another key focus for Black Diamond with its students and staff. Children learn to support one another, celebrate successes, and work through setbacks— invaluable skills in and out of school. Athletes’ parents are encouraged to actively participate in their children’s progress, attend events, and support their development inside and outside the gym.

In a world where the pressures of academic achievement and extracurricular success can often weigh heavily on young shoulders, Black Diamond Gymnastics offers a refreshing and balanced approach.

For parents and educators looking to instill a love of learning and physical activity in their children, Black Diamond Gymnastics stands as an example of what can be achieved when we prioritize the holistic development of our youth. As Katy, Kendall, and their 90-person staff continue to lead the way, the future looks bright for the next generation of athletes and lifelong learners.

Visit Black Diamond Gymnastics’ website or schedule a visit to one of their locations for more information and to learn how their programs can benefit your child.

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FROM ALL-STATE TO AIR FORCE

Garrett Hebert is Sticking

to What He Knows Best

The son of a pilot and flight attendant, Garrett Hebert grew up with his sights set on flight and an appreciation for the camaraderie inherent in team sports. As a high school graduate fresh off a successful year with his lacrosse team, continuing to be part of a brotherhood (in his eyes) meant either a fraternity or the military. “I figured the military was a better way to set a base that would carry on through the rest of my life and fund my college aspirations,” said Garrett. An All-State lacrosse player eager to become a military pilot, or forgo the college route altogether and become a firefighter – both high-flying aspirations for this (soon-to-be literal) courage-under-fire teen who grew up in the mountains.

Sandwiched between two sisters, Garrett grew up in the Trailside area with parents who both work for Delta Airlines. “I’ve lived in the same house my entire life,” Garrett reflects. “Living near all these beautiful fields and recreation is truly a blessing.” A natural athlete who tried his hand at several sports before focusing on hockey and lacrosse, Garrett remains highly interested and skilled at both, crediting hockey for becoming such a talented lacrosse player. “I started hockey at 7 years old, playing on club teams as I grew up,” Garrett remembers, a star athlete who made varsity all four years but chose to play only in his junior and senior years. In his final season, Garrett served as the team captain on both the Park City High School lacrosse and hockey teams, a demonstration of his leadership, character, and standing among his teammates. As his talents within lacrosse grew, Garrett established a permanent role with a long pole on the defensive side of the field, winning two state championships during his time at Park City High School, and making First Team All-State during his senior year.

Garrett is currently working a summer job at Talisker Club Golf Course, where you’ll also find some of his teammates “living it up” on the turf before they move on to their first post-highschool endeavors. Garrett’s departure is in October, so he’ll see his friends off, spend a little more time near home, enjoy a backpacking trip to Northern Canada, and then it’s off to basic training.

Garrett officially signed his contract with the Air National Guard on July 1st, 2024.

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WASATCH WASPS SPORTS SEPT 2024

VARSITY FOOTBALL

Sept 06 @ Weber HS • 7:00 pm

Sept 13 Orem HS • 7:00 pm

Sept 20 @ Maple Mountain HS • 7:00 pm

Sept 27 @ Springville HS • 7:00 pm

Oct 04 Timpview HS • 7:00 pm

Oct 10 @ Cedar Valley HS • 7:00 pm

CROSS COUNTRY

Sept 06 @ Park City • TBD

Sept 11 Uintah Invitational Naples, UT • TBD

Sept 20 TwiKnight Invitational American Fork • TBD

Oct 07 Region 7 ChampionshipsSpanish Fork • TBD

Oct 15 Divisionals

GIRLS SOCCER

Sept 03 Bye JV Varsity

Sept 05 Vs Springville • JV 6:00 pm Varsity 4:00 pm

Sept 10@ Maple Mountain • JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm

Sept 12Vs Spanish Fork • JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm

Sept 17@ Timpview • JV 5:15 pm Varsity 7:00 pm

Sept 19@ Cedar Valley • JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm

Sept 24@ Salem Hills • JV 5:00 pm Varsity 7:00 pm

Sept 26 Bye

Oct 01 @ Springville • JV 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

Oct 03 Vs Maple Mountain • JV 5:00 pm7:00 pm

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BOYS GOLF

Sept 03 The Ranches Cedar Valley 9am Shotgun 8am Varsity 2pm JV

Sept 09 Oaks Spanish Fork • 9am T-Time

Sept 17 Timpanogos Timpview

• 8:30am Shotgun 70 players

Sept 23 Sleepy Ridge Timpview

• 8am Shotgun 70 players

Sept 30 Canyon Hills Maple Mountain 9am Shotgun 56 Players • $18 per player, includes range

Oct 07 Possibly Homestead JV/ Makeup

Oct 08 Golf State Deadline

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

GIRLS TENNIS

Sept 03 @ Spanish Fork

Sept 05 Vs Maple Mountain

Sept 10 @ Springville

Sept 12 @ Salem Hills

Sept 17 Vs Timpview

Sept 19 Bye

Sept 20, 21 Panther Slam

St George Varsity Only

Sept 23 Vs Cedar Valley

Sept 25 Vs Spanish Fork (Senior Night)

Sept 26 JV Tournament

Sept 28 State Play in Oct 03, 05 State

Sept 12Vs Springville *HOCO

Cr ossFit

• Var 6:30pm JV 5:00 pm

Soph 3:30 pm Fresh 5pm

Sept 13,14 Copper Hills Classic JV. All Day Soph All Day

Sept 17 @ Spanish Fork. • Var

6:30 pm JV 5:00 pm

Soph 3:30 pm Fresh 5pm

Sept 24 @Maple MountainVar

6:30 pm JV 5:00 pm

Soph 3:30 pm Fresh 5pm

Sept 26 Vs Cedar Valley • Var

JV 5:00 pm Soph 3:30 pm Fresh 5pm

Sept 27, 28 Cottonwood Tourney Fresh All Day

CrossFit is a strength and conditioning workout made up of functional movements performed at a high level of intensity.

Oct 01 @Timpview • Var 6:30 pm JV 5:00 pm Soph 3:30 pm Fresh 5pm

Oct 03 Vs Salem Hills • Var 6:30 pm JV 5:00 pm Soph 3:30 pm Fresh 5pm

Powerlifters lift as heavy as possible (a 1 rep max) on the 3 core movements-the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift.

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Youth and Kids Classes: The Youth and Kids program provides individuals between the ages of five and seventeen with a portion of their described physical activity in a fun and engaging format.

BY ERIC RAMIREZ

Gravity Coalition:

Locally Owned, Locally Served

Kody and Jennie Hoover own Gravity Coalition, a shop born of a desire to share the outdoors with residents of Heber and Midway. It’s one of the few bike shops in Heber Valley, and the only one to also sell backcountry and outdoor gear. An immense amount of brain power toggles Kody and Jennie between family time and their growing shop, including kids Ashten, 16 and Aiden, 14.

Kody and Jennie met in Logan, UT where they were both ski instructors at Beaver Mountain in the early 2000’s. A chairlift ride brought them together, dating included spectating hockey games and dining on lasagna. A postgraduate from Utah State University, Jennie researched Utah’s water use, conservation policies, and councils running the “Slow the Flow” education campaign. Kody worked at Sunrise, a Logan bike shop, whose owner, Jeff Keller, is responsible for creating LoToJa – a single-day, 203-mile road bike race which many of us have been suckered into riding simply because, it’s a “Utah thing to do.” Kody had other plans.

THE INTERNATIONAL SKI BUSINESSMAN

In 2005, Kody left Logan and became the first analyst at Backcountry.com, a burgeoning online-retailer, while pursuing his MBA at the University of Utah and the path to his dream career working in international business for a global ski company. In 2011 he achieved this goal, taking a job at AmerSports, a global outdoor company based in Annecy France, parent company to ski brands Atomic and Salomon, among others.

Then, it came time to nurture his next dream: building his own company. Reflecting on his days with Keller, who likely influenced Kody’s motivation, an outdoor gear shop began to take shape on a chalkboard.

MOM & POP SHOP

Like all entrepreneurs, Koday uttered that all-too-common-phrase, “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” Jennie waivered, but Kody insisted it could work, citing that ultimately, they could spend more time together. “We have a few hours together at night after work – maybe – and then the kids go to bed. Are we supposed to live our whole lives separately?”

The Hoover’s have now been in business for 7 years and the proof-of-concept is still ephemeral. Opening Gravity Coalition in an old Midway home, their boot-strapping techniques meant maintaining day jobs. Kody’s mother, who owned the house constructed of a locally quarried stone called “potrock,” provided a spectacular deal on their commercial rent. Jennie maintained the shop while researching water conservation for USU.

Opening their doors in spring of 2018, the first phase of their business plan was to offer gear, apparel, and skis. It wasn’t until phase 3 that they two planned on including bikes. However, in fall of the same year, they began servicing bikes due to sheer demand. Even though they hadn’t wrapped up phase 1, the duo skipped ahead and responded to the neighborhood demand.

GROWING GEAR

Driven by their personal interests, the Hoovers opened accounts for other adventure gear: river rafts, kayaks, and kitesurfing – to name a few. Lamenting that Gravity Coalition is often overlooked as a source for all outdoor pursuits, they try to remedy that misconception through marketing and word of mouth, including online sales. “A lot of [local] customers, shopping online before bedtime, discover us looking for some specific piece of gear,” they explained. In the beginning, only purchasing a few products per order, Kody and Jennie would reinvest profits into inventory. This pattern continued, including the ebb and flow of customer interest, with growing pains and learning experiences only familiar to their style of “mom and pop” retail.

In the beginning, their space was a tiny old bedroom, which quickly filled with products. Bursting at the seams took on new meaning as the pandemic hit when product availability was all over the map. When items became available, they pounced and loaded the shelves (often without the shelf-part of the equation) and found themselves filling spaces otherwise left to spiders and ghosts. “One positive that came from Covid, was that people rediscovered, or discovered, the outdoors. Thankfully, as other businesses were being told to shutter, we were able to stay open,” Jennie said. In June 2022, Gravity Coalition completed construction of their new retail space which now offers a wider spectrum of inventory. “People would come in and be surprised at the products we actually had,” Jennie reminisced. “They would also see a showroom full of bikes.”

HERE FOR LOCALS

In a recent meeting with Midway Business Owners hoping for increased tourism, Jennie expressed, “I need more locals.” Committed to bolstering the outdoor community in Heber Valley, customers often see Kody and Jennie outside the shop. They are “ride leaders” for NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association – High School mountain bike program), supporting the Wasatch Club and Park City Club. Gravity Coalition will attend regional NICA races for 2024 with neutral support. When possible, they also offer movie night fundraisers for Wasatch Trails Foundation. Occasionally they’ll even get out for trail-work days.

“I’d love for people to recognize us as a resource in the community. Whether they need information or gear. We’re here for all of that,” Jennie said. She and Kody want to expand their community connection. That often starts with a simple conversation about trail conditions.

ADVENTURE TOGETHER

In the early days of business, their kids would ride bikes from school across the valley to the shop. Sometimes Jennie had to post a sticky note on the door “Be Back In 30.” Such are the amusing memories of a small business owner. And yet, adventure remains a priority, with this snow-hungry family donning headlamps up the mountain asC sunset arrives early. On the flanks of Timpanogos, ready to make turns after the pink alpenglow has faded, they truly are spending more time together.

MIDWAY ELEMENTARY’S BILINGUAL DUAL IMMERSION PROGRAM THRIVES IN HEBER, UTAH

In 2009, the Midway School District launched a groundbreaking dual immersion program at Midway Elementary in Heber, Utah. This initiative, which began with two classes of 28 and 26 students, respectively, is a great example of the benefit of bilingual education, attracting parents, educators, and the bilingual community alike.

At Midway Elementary, the dual immersion program begins as early as kindergarten. Parents must apply for the program through a lottery program in April. Students not chosen stay on the waiting list for up to two years. There are four classes at Midway Elementary; two are for English, and two are for dual immersion.

Each class is taught by two dedicated teachers who split the curriculum between English and Spanish. One teacher focuses on English language arts, while Jeanine Ibarra, originally from Mexico, teaches math, language arts, and science in Spanish. Jeanine, who moved to Utah 15 years ago, is both a teacher and the director of the dual immersion Spanish program. Her passion for bilingual education is evident in her daily interactions with her students.

"For the past 15 years, I have been working with 5-year-olds. I love to see their faces when they understand me; they are always willing to learn," Jeanine said. "At the end of kindergarten, when they are using phrases, it feels so good to see what they have learned in ten months."

The advantages of dual immersion programs are well-documented. Children who participate in these programs often achieve higher levels of academic success, develop better cognitive skills, and exhibit greater cultural awareness. At Midway Elementary, students are immersed in a bilingual environment that

fosters a deep understanding and appreciation for both the English and Spanish languages.

KEY BENEFITS:

▶ Academic Excellence: Students perform better academically in both languages.

▶ Cognitive Development: Enhanced problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.

▶ Cultural Awareness: Greater appreciation and understanding of different cultures.

▶ Advanced Placement (AP) Classes and College Credit

An added benefit of dual immersion programs is that high school students can attend Advanced Placement (AP) language classes and earn college credit. These classes, designed to challenge students and deepen their language proficiency, enable students to fulfill college language requirements before they even graduate from high school. This advantage not only saves time and money but also allows students to explore additional academic interests once they enter college. This early exposure to college-level coursework cultivates a sense of preparedness and confidence, setting students on a promising path to future success.

"One student I had since kindergarten was complaining that speaking Spanish at home was not working; she explained that she was not turning the same tan color as me," Jeanine said. "She continued learning Spanish through the years and is now going to be a Spanish teacher."

Jeanine Ibarra and her colleagues are constantly looking for ways to improve and expand the program. State leaders, school district officials and the community support the program at Midway Elementary. Its success is due to everyone coming together to make it happen for the students.

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If I had a wish, it would be to add another language and a full school in the dual immersion program,” Jeanine said.

"We don't expect the parents to know the second language to be able to help the kids; we are trusting the program," Jeanine explained. "We show the parents every term what we are doing; most are surprised by what they are learning. Sometimes, the parents tell us their kids use it as a 'secret' language."

Midway Elementary's dual immersion program is an example of the benefits of bilingual education. If you are a parent, educator, or member of the bilingual community, we encourage you to learn more about this innovative program and consider the opportunities it offers. For more information, visit the Midway Elementary website or contact the school directly.

CONNECTING HEARTS, CHANGING LIVES: Discover the Heber Valley Rotary Club Difference

The Heber Valley Rotary Club embodies the spirit of "Service Above Self" and "One Profits Most Who Serves Best." With a rich history of weekly meetings and community engagement, this club serves communities both locally and internationally. The club's mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship among business, professional, and community leaders. Rotary clubs are the oldest and largest service-orientated, nonpartisan, nonreligious groups in the world.

"The Heber Valley Rotary Club is a membership club; we invite anyone to join," said Michael Johnson, treasurer of the club. "There is a wide variety of people [in the club] that you never would have met if you only stick with your group or neighborhood, etc.; that is one of the things I love about it."

In addition to his role as treasurer of the Heber Valley Rotary Club, Michael Johnson is also an active member of the Heber Chamber of Commerce. His involvement in the Chamber allows him to further connect with local businesses and community initiatives, fostering collaboration and growth within the region.

Utah is home to approximately forty Rotary clubs spread across various cities, including Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, and St. George. These clubs come together a few times each year to collaborate on community service projects, share ideas, and strengthen their bonds as service-oriented leaders.

"Rotary was started in 1905 in Chicago; their first big project was public restrooms in Chicago," said Johnston. "The club rotated from week to week, from business to business. So originally, it was a fraternal businessman club."

AREAS OF FOCUS

Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention: The Heber Valley Rotary Club is committed to fostering peace and preventing conflict. Through various initiatives, the club has been instrumental in supporting local youth through

programs that teach conflict resolution and promote understanding. Their partnerships with schools and community organizations aim to create a safer, more harmonious community.

Disease Prevention and Treatment: Health is a crucial focus for the Heber Valley Rotary Club. Collaborating with local health departments and international organizations, the club works to prevent diseases and provide treatment where needed.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene: Access to clean water and proper sanitation is a fundamental human right. The Heber Valley Rotary Club has spearheaded multiple projects to ensure that communities, both locally and abroad, have access to these necessities.

Maternal and Child Health: Maternal and child health is another critical area where the Heber Valley Rotary Club makes a significant impact. Their partnerships with local clinics and international health organizations help ensure that mothers and children receive the care they deserve.

Basic Education and Literacy: Education is the foundation of a prosperous society.

The Heber Valley Rotary Club's Literacy Project focuses on improving literacy rates in the community. They organize book drives, establish libraries, and provide educational materials to schools. The club also runs tutoring programs and scholarship initiatives to support students in their academic journeys.

Community Economic Development: Economic development is essential for a thriving community. The Heber Valley Rotary Club is dedicated to fostering economic growth through various community service projects.

Environment: Preserving the environment for future generations is a priority for the Heber Valley Rotary Club. Their initiatives aim to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and encourage the community to adopt eco-friendly practices.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Youth Services and Youthlinc: One of the key projects of the Heber Valley Rotary Club is its involvement with Youthlinc, an organization that empowers young people through service. Through Youthlinc, the club provides opportunities for youth to engage in meaningful community service projects, both locally and internationally. This program helps develop leadership skills and fosters a sense of social responsibility among the youth. This year the club took 24 kids from Wasatch High to Mexico. Work was done on an orphanage and schools.

Literacy Project: The Literacy Project is another flagship initiative of the Heber Valley Rotary Club. By distributing books and educational materials to schools and libraries, the club aims to promote literacy and a love for reading. Their tutoring programs also provide personalized support to students, helping them achieve academic success.

"One of my favorite projects that we do, each year, each month during the school year, we visit every first-grade classroom, even the charter schools and read a book to the class, and then we give that book to every single child,” said Alfonso Flores, past president (June 30, 2023-July 1, 2024). “We do this to motivate their love for reading and to help them to start building their own library at home.”

This service project is funded through fundraising in partnership with the Heber Railroad. Tickets to ride the train cost $5, and all the proceeds go to purchasing books.

Community Service: Community service is at the heart of the Heber Valley Rotary Club's mission. Club members actively participate in various local service projects, from highway cleanups to supporting foreign exchange students. Their hands-on approach and dedication to service make a tangible difference in the lives of many in the Heber Valley community.

Check the Heber Valley Rotary Club website to learn more the club and for current events.

Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties is not just constructing houses, it's building hope, empowering communities, and creating a network of support that extends far beyond brick and mortar.

“It is a passion for me. I have been involved with affordable housing throughout my career; Habitat was a meaningful part of my earlier work,” said Shellie Barrus, Executive Director for Summit and Wasatch Habitat for Humanity for the past 14 years. “When I first started, it was a very grassroots organization; it was simpler to build more housing. As we have moved along, with the economy and especially in the Wasatch back, and the challenges of affordability, we have had to change our model and grow. We need to build more than just a house, we need to build neighborhoods.”

Habitat for Humanity’s initiatives in Summit and Wasatch Counties are multifaceted, addressing the community’s immediate and long-term needs. Village Development Group's Silver Creek Village development is the first project in the area where Habitat for Humanity will complete 26 homes. The master-planned community is situated at the Southeast corner of Highway 40 and Interstate 80. The village offers a range of 1,300 housing options: apartments, condominiums, townhomes, and single-family houses.

Habitat for Humanity is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions to individuals and families in need. Through their mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter, Habitat for Humanity has impacted communities worldwide. Their programs encompass a range of initiatives, including new home construction and critical home repairs. By partnering with volunteers, donors, and local communities, Habitat for Humanity strives to address the housing crisis and create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

HOME OWNERSHIP

At the heart of Habitat's efforts is the promotion of home ownership. This initiative seeks to provide affordable housing solutions to families in need. By offering a path to owning a home, Habitat empowers families with stability and a sense of belonging, which are crucial for fostering strong, resilient communities.

ADVOCACY

Habitat for Humanity also advocates for affordable housing, such as House Bill 572. Through policy recommendations and partnerships with local governments and organizations, Habitat works to ensure that housing policies are fair and inclusive, promoting

the well-being of all residents.

EDUCATION

Habitat’s educational programs aim to equip potential homeowners with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain their homes and manage their finances. This initiative includes workshops on budgeting, the mortgage process, and savings planning laying the groundwork for sustainable home ownership and financial independence.

“We have a fun and innovative financial education course that is open to anyone in the community,” Barrus said.

SHE MEANS BUSINESS

It’s a four-week education course designed to teach effective skills and strategies for financial literacy success. Topics include: understanding your money story, the power of intention, budgeting, savings, financial goals, credit and the mortgage process, the basics of investing, local affordable housing, and visioning and goal setting.

HOME REPAIRS AND REHABS

Habitat’s home repair program supports lowincome homeowners in maintaining their homes, helping them reclaim their investments and ensuring families live in safe, well-maintained

homes by offering zero-interest loans for materials and volunteer labor for improvements.

RESTORE

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is vital to its affordable housing efforts. Beyond its social mission, the ReStore also delivers notable environmental and economic benefits. For instance, it diverted over 620 tons of waste from landfills, creating savings for donors and shoppers.

The ReStore collects and resells home items donated from the community, including furniture, appliances, and building materials, providing an affordable option for individuals and families seeking to furnish or renovate their homes.

IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

Volunteers are Habitat for Humanity's lifeblood,

and their stories are a testament to the program’s profound impact.

“Corporations do volunteer builds with their employees, like Wells Fargo,” said Michael Plowman, Director of Development, “from building shelves to painting.”

Some volunteers do general labor tasks in the ReStore warehouse, and others with technical backgrounds assist with data entry, graphic design, etc.

“I have volunteered at a number of places: Habitat, though, is almost like home to me, “ said volunteer Emily Chu. “I try to commit 1.5-4 hours a week at this organization because I want to be there. When I’m not there, I almost feel like I missed something in my week. It’s such a fun place. You can be hauling out boxes one day; the next day, you are greeting customers for a sale. They let you focus on your talents.”

One of the most anticipated events of the year for Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties is the annual fundraising gala, The Overall Ball, which took place on June 15, 2024. This non-glamorous (the attire is overalls, after all) event brings the community together for an evening of celebration and camaraderie and plays

“When I’m not there, I almost feel like I missed something in my week. It’s such a fun place.”

Emily Chu

a crucial role in supporting Habitat's mission.

Last year, The Overall Ball saw an incredible turnout, raising over $200,000. These funds are vital to the continuation and expansion of Habitat's programs, directly contributing to building affordable housing and advocating for housing justice. By attending The Overall Ball, participants enjoy a memorable evening and make a tangible impact on the lives of many within the community.“Public outreach, strengthening current relationships and building new partnerships, whether that is contractors or general businesses, to help us raise money, is a big part of my job,” Plowman said. “This year, we are going to have a couple of kick-off breakfasts, one in each county in July, to get the awareness out there. Getting new donors helps us gauge success, that we are doing the right things and helping families succeed in getting affordable housing.”

For those interested in contributing to this remarkable cause, whether through volunteering or donations, Habitat for Humanity offers numerous opportunities to get involved.

“SUSTAINABLE” GEAR IS WHAT YOU ALREADY OWN

Lessons from a Japanese rental shop and re-DWR company

The SORANOSHITA Co. booth looked like nothing else at Outdoor Retailer (OR), the outdoor industry trade show hosted at Salt Lake Palace in June. Most brands flaunted their newest gear for buyers and the press. Yet SORANOSHITA (“under the sky” in English), a gear rental shop at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, displayed two used raincoats hung over a jerryrigged fountain in which they were sprayed with water continuously. Truthfully, I attended OR in search of sustainable fibers and greener chemicals. That changed after a conversation with Takanori Murono, CEO of SORANOSHITA and their technology venture, drooproof.

Unlike Park City gear shops that rent skis, snowboards, and bikes, SORANOSHITA specializes in soft goods. Because the Japanese live in relatively compact homes, many don’t want to reserve space for the puffy coats, waterproof outfits, and backpacks they’d need for a one-off Fuji ascent. So, SORANOSHITA has rented all that since 2010.

The shop ran into a problem, however. The Japanese are “obsessed with cleanliness,” explained Murono’s translator, so SORANOSHITA washes all the soft goods, including waterproof gear, between renters. Washing outerwear frequently — or constantly exposing it to rain, soil, and sweat — degrades the durable waterproofing, or DWR.

After enough use and cleaning cycles, said Murono, the waterproofing on his rental goods was “not to my satisfaction.” Home solutions for rewaterproofing weren’t good enough either. Moreover, without the use of PFAS and PFCs (“forever chemicals” that are great for waterproofing but harmful to human beings and facing regulatory bans), DWR performance declines faster.

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A mechanical engineer by training, Murono decided to solve this problem. His team ruined over a hundred waterproof garments and observed when, exactly, their waterproofing degraded. He then developed a new technology for re-DWRing apparel. Called “DANSUI” (“it keeps water away” in English), it’s a coating applied in a factory and is free of forever chemicals. The two old coats hanging over that makeshift fountain were DANSUI coated.

Since 2015, droproof has re-waterproofed tens of thousands of items. Murono and his colleagues attended OR to bring DANSUI coating to the US in partnership with rental and second-hand gear shops. But he wondered whether the US would be a market fit. He’d heard that Americans ruin their gear and just buy more.

He’s not wrong. Murono owns coats that have lasted him more than 20 years. Meanwhile, I have a seven-year-old Patagonia raincoat hanging at home, crusted in sweat and mucus, smelling like seven years of campfires. It’s not on the 20-year plan.

The trouble, I believe, is a contradiction in American consumerism. We buy a lot of stuff, but we’re not supposed to care too much about it. Experiences and relationships come first, we tell ourselves, while spending four-and-ahalf hours daily on our smartphones, guzzling advertisements for more stuff (I’m guilty of it too).

So, how do we find a balance between overvaluing material goods and treating them as disposable?

“Every object should be given the respect it deserves,” Murono advises. We can give that respect in the form of maintenance and care. That includes washing waterproof coats, repairing tears, and trying to re-DWR them before we toss them (less than 1% of clothing materials are recycled into new clothing). “To make things last,” Murono adds, “you must be committed to it.”

Although the outdoor industry is developing more sustainable fibers and chemicals, the most “sustainable” gear is what we already own. If we commit to it, maintain it, and restore its properties, it might serve us for decades. Maybe that Patagonia coat has a decade or more left if I give it proper respect.

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Dr. Reed’s medical practice stands as a solid example of individualized care. Dr. Reed and his husband and business partner, Pierre Rigaud, have cultivated a practice that emphasizes comprehensive primary care, integrative medicine, and a commitment to patient well-being and preventative care. Starting in September, Dr. Reed’s office offers DEXA Scans to the public to enhance health diagnostics, providing unparalleled insights into body composition and bone health.

A LEGACY OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE

Dr. Reed’s relationship with medicine began at a young age, motivated by personal experiences with a chronic disease. This early fascination blossomed into a lifelong dedication to primary care, a field where he could foster meaningful relationships with patients. Dr. Reed’s approach is holistic, addressing everything from clinical nutrition and exercise therapy to advanced laboratory diagnostics. His practice covers various services, including gynecologic, dermatologic, and orthopedic procedures, and even house calls when necessary.

Besides the diagnostic benefits of the DEXA Scan, a notable aspect of Dr. Reed’s practice is his affiliation with MDVIP, a program that allows for closer doctor-patient relationships and more personalized care.

BENEFITS OF MDVIP MEMBERSHIP

MDVIP membership provides patients with a host of benefits that enhance their healthcare experience. One of the most significant advantages is access to a vast network of over one thousand primary care physicians, all committed to offering high-quality, personalized care. Members enjoy the convenience of appointments that start on time, eliminating the frustrating wait often encountered in traditional practices. Furthermore, Dr. Reed is available after hours for urgent medical issues, ensuring that patients have peace of mind knowing they can reach their physician when critical health concerns arise, even with traveling. This level of accessibility reinforces Dr. Reed’s commitment to prioritizing patient needs while fostering a strong, trusting relationship.

“In my practice now, I get to see about 500 patients and spend as much time as I need to take care of all aspects of their health” said Dr. Reed. “What I love is seeing them when they need to be seen; I did a house call recently for a patient who was unable to make it to my office , and that sort of medicine has gone out of favor over the years.”

THE EXCELLENCE OF DEXA SCANS

Among the many diagnostic tools available at Dr. Reed’s office, the DEXA Scan (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) stands out for many reasons. Known as the gold standard for measuring bone health and body composition, a DEXA Scan is a quick, painless procedure that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide detailed insights into an individual’s body composition including subcutaneous and visceral body fat, lean muscle, and bone density.

However, the benefits of DEXA Scans extend far beyond simple measurements. These scans offer three critical health indicators that can identify risks for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, and more. By providing such comprehensive data, DEXA Scans empower individuals to take proactive steps toward improving their health.

“I didn’t expect to see so many patients in Park City that have health issues related to their body composition but it is actually a huge issue everywhere,” Dr. Reed said. “There has been a deficit in measuring a patient’s body composition because the technology was lacking prior to DEXA. We are excited to offer that to people who are interested in learning more about their body composition to reduce their risk of most chronic disease.”

Dr. Reed’s decision to make DEXA Scans available to the public is rooted in his commitment to community health. These scans provide essential data for osteoporosis prevention and management for those concerned about bone health, particularly older adults, and visceral body fat . A DEXA Scan offers invaluable insights for anyone interested in a comprehensive understanding of their health.

PERSONALIZED, EVOLVING CARE

Dr. Reed’s dedication to staying at the forefront of medical advancements is evident in his continual pursuit of education and his role as an invited peer reviewer for several medical nutrition journals. He combines allopathic and evidence-based non-allopathic modalities, reflecting his belief that medicine is constantly evolving.

Patients at Dr. Reed’s practice benefit from this integrative approach, receiving care that is both cutting-edge and deeply personalized. Whether managing chronic medical conditions or addressing urgent health issues, Dr. Reed employs a full spectrum of treatments tailored to each individual’s needs.

Dr. Reed’s office invites everyone in the community to take advantage of the DEXA Scan service. By leveraging the latest technology, individuals can better understand their health and take informed steps toward improvement.

Dr. Reed has made the DEXA machine available to the community. To schedule a DEXA Scan at Dr. Reeds’ office, please visit https://www.pcdexa.com. To learn more about the comprehensive services offered at Dr. Reed’s practice, visit https:// www.mdvip.com/doctors/SpenserReedMD. While Dr. Reed is not currently accepting new patients, you can be placed on a waitlist and Dr. Reed will look forward to meeting you on a rolling basis.

Wednesday, October 2

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Heber Valley Hospital 454 East Medical Way

Help us celebrate our 25 year anniversary and join us at this year’s Ladies Night Out. Two-time Olympian, Noelle Pikus Pace will share her Olympic journey and talk about the importance of caring for ourselves.

6 – 6:45 p.m. Keynote address with Noelle Pikus Pace, located in the tent in the North Parking Lot

6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Health Fair Booths

Scan the code above for more information on our Ladies Night Out events.

BUILDING A PLUMBING BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH, THE TEAM CHEEVER WAY.

By Aimee L. Cook

Starting a plumbing business might sound like a daunting task, but with the right approach, and a passion for the trade, it can be a rewarding venture – just ask Jonathan Cheever. A second-generation plumber who turned his childhood lessons into a thriving business, Jonathan has grown from home renovations to commercial hotels. His story is a testament to the power of hard work, strategic marketing, and community connections.

Jonathan’s path to plumbing-success is far from typical. Raised in a family where plumbing was more than a job (it was a way of life), Jonathan learned the ropes from his father, a veteran in the business. Before committing to the trade, Jonathan pursued competitive snowboarding where he gained valuable sponsorships from local plumbing businesses. This unique experience not only helped him financially, but also provided him with insights into the importance of networking and community support.

STARTING SMALL AND DREAMING BIG

Jonathan knew that to truly excel in the plumbing industry, formal education and licensure were not just beneficial, but essential. He enrolled in a technical school to gain comprehensive knowledge of the trade, tackling courses that covered everything from basic repairs to complex system installations. The journey wasn’t swift, it took seven years of rigorous studies and apprenticeships to become a licensed plumber and contractor. This period of education and apprenticeship not only honed his technical skills but also cemented his commitment to providing topnotch plumbing services.

Jonathan started with small home renovations. These initial projects allowed him to hone his skills, build a reputation, and establish a customer base. However, Jonathan always had bigger dreams. Today, he’s focused on securing contracts with local hotels, particularly for their boilers and snowmelt systems. This leap from residential to commercial projects signifies a major milestone in his business growth.

“The advice I would give anyone looking to start their own plumbing business would be you can’t think like the guy in the truck,”

Jonathan said. “When I first got into the business, I would see quotes from the big companies and soon realized that everything costs money. So, charge more money than you think, but you need to add value to the customer. You need to pick up your phone, be organized, and give the customers an upfront flat rate. No one wants the surprise of being billed hourly.”

In today’s digital age, marketing is crucial for any startup. For Jonathan, figuring out the best ways to advertise and market his plumbing business posed a significant challenge. After experimenting with various strategies, he discovered that his best return on investment (ROI) came from Nextdoor, a social networking service for neighborhoods. By spending a considerable amount on marketing, Jonathan has managed to keep his business visible and top-of-mind for potential customers.

One of the critical aspects of running a successful plumbing business is managing overhead costs. From equipment and supplies, to wages and insurance, expenses can quickly add up. Jonathan’s approach involves meticulous budgeting and finding cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. This careful balance helps him maintain a healthy profit margin while delivering top-notch service to his clients.

Meet Buddy

Are you looking for an older gentleman who will pay attention to you, shower you with kisses, and never leave your side? Look no further; the perfect guy for you may have four paws, a wet nose, and a long tail! Meet Buddy, an 11-year-old Shepherd mix. Buddy has been looking for his forever family for about a year now; when Dog Days was able to step in, he was severely overweight and had dental issues, both of which have been taken care of. His striking blue eyes and calm demeanor are more than enough to make you fall in love. He does well with other dogs and children.

Please get in touch with Kaitlyn at Dog Days For Helping Paws for more information (719) 306-1099.

Grand things come in small packages, and this little fella is no different. Meet Capone, a young Jack-Russle mix. This little fella is a bundle of joy, always ready to play and entertain. He’s awaiting his spot next to you on the couch. He loves to play and gets along with other dogs, it’s best to keep an eye on him, he is known to be an escape artist. His floppy ears and shining eyes win the hearts of any who lay eyes on him. Please contact Kaitlyn at Dog Days For Helping Paws for more information (719) 306-1099.

Legs for days and a smile that will chase away the grey! Duncan is your dog. This sweet guy is a 2-year-old Doberman who is currently with the wonderful people of the Sugar Face Foundation. When taken into the foundation, he had a broken back due to possibly being hit by a car. Thanks to Laura, with the foundation, he was able to undergo surgery; a rod was placed in his leg, and it has healed beautifully since then. His recovery is a testament to his resilience and the care he’s received. He does amazing with other dogs and children. Please reach out to Laura to learn more about this smiling guy! (716)-969-7591

A dog doesn’t get much more handsome than Kai. Kai is a 4-year-old Husky who has been in the adoption system for 4-5 years! He does well with other dogs and children and would love his own family. Unfortunately, his previous family surrendered him, and he has been waiting for his perfect match ever since. His gorgeous blue eyes and goofy personality will hook you in immediately. Please reach out to Kaitlyn at Dog Days For Helping Paws for all the information on this stunning boy: (719) 306-1099.

A 2 Day Mountain Bike Clinic For You AND Your Dog

September 12-13

Hosted by:

Molly Avrin, Dog Trainer & Erica Tingey, Mountain Bike Coach

If you’ve ever been nervous about your biking ability or your dog getting hurt, not following the bike or running off trail…then this is the bike clinic for you. We’ll help you bike more confidently and safely WITH your dog.

HOW IT WORKS

DAY 1: Sept 12

FOR YOU:

6 hour clinic hosted by Erica Tingey. Learn how to move your body and your bike so you are stable and confident. We’ll focus on the fundamentals such as correct body position on the bike, how to safely and effectively use your brakes, tackle corners of all shapes and ride efficiently over small obstacles.

FOR YOUR DOG:

A full day of bike training for your dog! While you’re focusing on your bike skills with Erica, your dog will work with Molly Avrin to learn how to bike safely next to you! We’ll focus on all of the basic leash work and how to stay in the safe spot (next to your hip/seat post) and go through each of our bike steps to get them biking on trail with you.

DAY 2: Sept 13

FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG:

This is where we bring it all together! You’ll spend the morning with Erica continuing to build confidence on the bike while Molly fine tunes your dog’s bike skills. We’ll break for lunch then come back in the afternoon where Molly will guide you and your dog to bike together safely. We’ll go through all of the steps to get you and your dog working as a unit and confident on the trail - everything from biking in the safe spot, recall, passing others on trail and bike etiquette.

For more details and to view the full requirements please visit: www.petesadventurepack.com/pawsandpedals