Chante Wouden met with Helen Crosby in Grantsville and learned about her amazing collection of almost 4000 salt and pepper shakers. For years, Helen has collected shakers and has several curio cabinets filled with them. Many are like small works of art. About 2000 of them are gifts that she has received. Also, Helen talks about her childhood in Georgia where her family worked hard on a farm.
Jan 28, 2014
Jan 21, 2014
Aprons By Amy
Chante Wouden met with Amy of Aprons By Amy and learned the special reason why this business was started and also about the great variety of aprons that are available. Also, Amy makes embroidered shirts and aprons with a design that her son drew before he passed away. The proceeds from these are used to help fund autism service dogs to help others.
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Jan 16, 2014
Tooele Woman Keeps Dutch Traditions Alive
Amy Kelly met with Tooele resident Marlene Long at the Van Horssen Family Reunion and learned how she is keeping her Dutch heritage alive by sharing it with the newer generation. Marlene, her siblings, and their parents arrived by boat from Holland in September 1956. At the reunions they enjoy each other's company and also share Dutch language, music, food, traditions, and Christmas events.
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