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There are some unique, inspirational, and amazing stories of people who live in our valley; this is one of them. Tate Davies and Hanna Homer, along with their families, have overcome preconceived notions in the face of special needs — and the challenges that they can bring — to create a place of belonging for everyone. Their tag line “I’m down” reminds us all to relax and enjoy life with a smile. Tate Davies, the second of JW and Jen Davies’ five children, is easy going. He loves playing games, particularly Sorry, Guess…

At the start of a world-wide health pandemic, Justin Fuchs took a leap of faith and opened Iron Backs gym to share his love of health and fitness with the valley. From the beginning, the mission of the gym has been to offer an environment of support and encouragement, where anyone could feel comfortable showing up as they are in the present moment at an affordable cost. Justin expressed, “I wanted less people without dads and granddads because of health issues. That’s something we can control . . . health and fitness we can…

The dim morning light reflected off of the year's first snow in an icy glow and added just the right Christmas ambiance. The Homestead Resort parking lot displayed several patrol and first responder vehicles, foreshadowing what was taking place inside. In one of the conference rooms, about 45 children from around the valley were gathered, surrounded by members of the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office, the Heber City Police Department, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Wasatch County Fire Department.

The Chamber of Commerce hosted the party of the year, possibly even the decade, at their 4th annual Christmas gala on December 2nd! Two years in the making (thank you COVID), the event was planned to perfection; and made me feel as though I had traveled through time to a lively and entertaining era of 100 years ago. Citizens of the valley - some representing local businesses, others there for a good time, and all dressed in their best 1920's attire- were greeted upon arrival at the Zermatt Resort by a ‘Moffia’ gangster…

Heber City is hosting an Old Fashioned Christmas celebration with all of the favorite activities this Friday, December, 3rd from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Heber City Town Hall. You might get to talk to Santa or see his reindeer. Maybe you'll want to decorate cookies or drink some hot cocoa. Perhaps a live performance filled with holiday cheer stirs up sentimental feelings. Cross off some holiday shopping and support some local vendors at their booths. Enjoy delicious food from the valley's food trucks.…

"The parties were bigger, the pace was faster, the shows were broader, the buildings were higher..."       - F. Scott Fitzgerald Come embrace the spirit of the Roaring 20's at the Chamber of Commerce's annual Christmas Gala this Thursday, December 2 at the Zermatt Resort in Midway! This event raises funds for the chamber to support our local businesses and promote tourism. Tickets are available at www.gohebervalley.com/gala and can be purchased for Singles ($60), Couples ($120), or tables of 10 ($600). Dinner and…

Knowing the children have full bellies and a warm hand to hold might make a spectator feel as if they have stumbled onto a paved, urban version of The Grinch’s Whoville; cue the singing. The children hear a soft buzzing — quiet at first and a bit confusing but all the more exciting as it moves closer. Still watching intently they soon realize that who they’ve been waiting for — Santa Clause — is arriving in a . . . helicopter? A bit of an untraditional form of transportation perhaps, but no less special for these kids as…

Written by Carolyn Reeder