Archive for the ‘Columns’ category
To the graduates
by Chris Hash. My youngest child graduates from high school this week. In this time of transition, I find myself contemplative. It has been over 30 years since I graduated from high school. It has been fascinating to watch lives (including my own) unfold over those 30+ years. Life has a way of teaching lessons. [...]
Utah’s bilingual skills lead the nation
by Senator Orrin Hatch. In a neighborhood in Bountiful, Utah, several typical middle-class families raised their children. Their children played night games on the street in the summer, enjoyed skiing and sledding in the nearby mountains in the winter, and studied at regular public schools. One by one, they grew up, moved away and began [...]
Eating healthier, a simple choice
by Melissa Olsen. Editor’s note: Melissa Olsen is a senior at Maple Mountain High School who is participating in the Miss Springville-Mapleton pageant. Her platform is Eat Well, Live Well. Hi fellow Mapleton residents! My name is Melissa Olsen and I’ve been interested in and involved with nutrition for many years. As I’ve chosen to [...]
Giving back to our communities
by Senator Orrin G. Hatch The technology age we live in allows no escape from a constant barrage of negative news about rising unemployment, escalating national debt, growing crime rates and other information that can leave us wondering what has become of our society. But not all the news is disconcerting. Utahns continue to go [...]
Clutter must go “Pouf!”
by Chris Hash. The other day my husband, ever the real estate professional, pointed out a newspaper article. I read the title and choked on a fit of laughter. The article was on staging a home for sale. The title was “Clutter Must Go Pouf!” I laughed so hard I almost hurt myself. Why? Because [...]
Downsizing Christmas
It’s that time of year again … when we can no longer avoid taking down the Christmas decorations. Taking them down isn’t nearly as much fun as putting them up was, and so the process tends to be procrastinated. But, there comes a time. For us, the task is larger this year: With the empty [...]
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men
by Senator Orrin G. Hatch. Captivated by twinkling lights, sparkling ornaments and visions of baby Jesus and Santa Claus swimming in their heads, most children are easily caught up in the magic and spirit of Christmas. No so with adults. As we grow older, troubling events and feelings of loneliness, stress and worry can cloud [...]
What do we tell the children about Sandy Hook?
by Chris Hash. When something horrific happens like the tragedy in Connecticut, it reaches far beyond the bounds of where it happened. It puts a chill into every heart as people naturally ask, “What if it happened here?” Schools ask, “What would we do? How can we prevent something like this?” Parents ask, “What if it [...]
Wake up call
by Chris Hash. There are no words for what happened in Connecticut today. My daughter came home from school and the first words out of her mouth were, “Can you explain to me why a man walks into a school and kills 20 children?” I can’t. Senseless violence is just that – senseless. But it [...]
Winter garden, late November 2012
It’s almost December, and the winter garden that I planted in August and September is doing great! Chard, lettuce, spinach, onions, and kale are all crisp, green, and ready to eat. The winter garden is in two garden boxes in my backyard. One box is a cold frame covered with a chicken wire/plastic top that [...]
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