In this episode of Heber Valley Life: Building Community, Rachel Kahler talks with Kristy Bond, a lifelong Heber Valley resident whose quiet dedication has touched countless lives. From directing youth camps at Heber Valley Camp to volunteering at the local hospital, Kristy’s service is rooted in the values her parents taught her—love, faith, and finding joy through helping others.

Recently honored with the Coleman-Kohler Lifetime Achievement Award by the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kristy shares her thoughts on community, faith, and the simple but powerful impact of showing up for others.

In this inspiring episode of Heber Valley Life: Building Community, Rachel Kahler talks with Alfonso Flores, President of the Heber Valley Rotary Club and Vice Chair of the Wasatch Latino Coalition. Alfonso shares his story of learning English, becoming a community translator, and serving as a bridge between cultures.

From helping families in Mexico to supporting children and Latino residents in Heber Valley, Alfonso contributes to a variety of community programs focused on service and inclusion. His work is part of a larger collective effort—collaborating with others to connect people with resources, encourage involvement, and strengthen the community through unity and understanding.

In this episode of Heber Valley Life: Building Community, host Rachel Kahler sits down with Josh Jewkes, Board Chair of the Wasatch Community Foundation (WCF). Josh shares his journey with the foundation, what drives his commitment to local service, and the impact of WCF’s programs in areas like education, health, recreation, arts, and human services.

Discover how the foundation brings people together with a shared purpose—and how you can get involved in creating lasting change in the Wasatch community.

To learn more or support their work, visit https://ourwcf.org/

In this premiere episode of Heber Valley Life: Building Community, host Rachel Kahler sits down with Mary Kelly — the driving force behind the beloved Heber Valley Western Music & Cowboy Poetry Gathering. For over 25 years, Mary’s leadership, creativity, and quiet strength have left a lasting legacy in Heber and Midway.

Join us as we talk about what inspired her decades of service, how she’s built community through storytelling and song, and why she believes kindness is the most powerful tool a leader can have.