tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/local-life?page=10Local Life | West Jordan Journal Page 10Educating | Entertaining | Informing2021-02-02T11:40:36-07:00urn:uuid:da85b6e9-2768-40ce-8d25-ac54f59068352021-02-01T12:44:40-07:002021-02-02T11:40:36-07:00A tale of two seasons: resorts enjoy strong business while water experts monitor worsening drought2021-02-01 12:44:50 -0700Joshua WoodWhile water resource experts have raised red flags about the severity of the state’s drought conditions, ski resorts have reported a strong start to the season.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:65de2988-ec81-4b91-9b5a-74eb9714b7922021-01-18T15:52:36-07:002021-01-18T15:53:54-07:00How COVID-19 affected pregnancy and delivery for expecting mothers in 20202021-01-18 15:52:36 -0700Alison BrimleyThere are many unknowns about the risks COVID-19 poses to pregnant women. Of the information we do have, much is positive.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:32401c26-d87c-480f-93d7-2b7ce62350212020-12-09T19:08:34-07:002020-12-09T19:08:38-07:00Life and Laughter – A Dickens of a holiday2020-12-09 19:08:33 -0700Peri KinderColumnist Peri Kinder shares some thoughts on the classic Christmas story from Charles Dickens.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3e9e4844-756c-4419-b7c5-d01ceb48feba2020-12-08T16:03:47-07:002021-03-08T13:40:35-07:00Family battles to raise funds for service dog2020-12-08 16:03:57 -0700Alison BrimleySeven-year-old Avery Edwards was born with health challenges that a service dog will be able to help him navigate—as soon as his family can raise the money to get their dog trained. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:677ccde0-f334-4794-85b9-a9aa1ee90a002020-11-30T16:23:12-07:002020-11-30T16:24:12-07:00Local vintage vendor shares tricks of the trade2020-11-30 16:24:03 -0700Alison BrimleyJustin and Stephanie Gardner, who run vintage furniture business Garden of 8s, talk about the benefits of “shopping small” and opting for secondhand goods whenever possible.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3bf24258-393a-462d-ad27-b3d1c46927012020-11-24T09:44:19-07:002020-12-18T11:19:11-07:00Want to keep Utah's museums open? Visit or donate2020-11-24 09:44:30 -0700Mariden WilliamsUtah’s zoos and museums need help. Pandemic closures during their busiest three months of the year have hit them hard.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:a2a45bba-c0bb-4920-ad56-63fef1d2415a2020-11-24T09:38:52-07:002020-12-18T11:19:14-07:00Thanksgiving culinary traditions and adaptions in 20202020-11-24 09:39:01 -0700Katy WhittinghamLike most everything else in 2020, the Thanksgiving holiday will be different for many and breaking tradition, but what is traditional in terms of celebrations and foods served varies across cultures and regions. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:733eb922-d06c-4b07-b618-4d18c35f845e2020-11-17T13:39:50-07:002020-11-17T13:41:56-07:00Latino community must feel ‘a sense of ownership,’ says Living Color award winner2020-11-17 13:40:01 -0700Alison BrimleyWest Jordan resident Carlos Moreno was honored as a Distinguished Leader at the Living Color gala for his work helping several cities establish diversity committees.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:5990bba3-472b-42ee-baa6-469acd4216f32020-10-28T16:15:04-06:002024-03-16T11:17:18-06:00In This Issue - November 20202020-11-10 15:05:42 -0700Anna Pro NOVEMBER Edition of the Journal is Here<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:791f261e-8c5a-470c-bdd0-b768aaf2ff8e2020-11-05T15:03:44-07:002020-11-05T15:04:03-07:00Desert Star presents, "Nutcracker: Men in Tights"2020-11-05 15:03:44 -0700Justin AdamsMurray's Desert Star Playhouse's annual original Christmas production combines music, laughs and food. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>