Life + Culture

Looking to the Future

Fruita Chamber Scholarship Recepients Article by Scott Fairbanks - Publisher | Photography by Fruita Chamber of Commerce Fruita Chamber Foundation Awards 2025 Scholarships to Outstanding Local Students Announcing the 2025 recipients of this annual scholarship program, which supports local youth in pursuing advanced education.  2025 Scholarship Recipients: Hunter Gillilan – Trade Industry Scholarship Hunter plans to pursue diesel technology, inspired by his passion for mechanics and...

Sports + Recreation

Golf: A Great Life Application

Article by Tiffinie Storm You might wonder, as I do, what the allure of chasing a little ball around and hitting it with a bunch of different sticks as hard, or soft, as you possibly can, to get it to a tiny hole in the least number of strokes is all about. I decided maybe I should try and understand, especially since my husband is a golfer. We have had many discussions of him trying to explain what is so great about golf and to his credit, he makes it sound fun, but I have yet to give in and...

Food + Beverage

Dutch Oven Deliciousness

Award Winning Hot Fudge Cake Article by Amanda Avery Mix in 12" Dutch Oven: 1/2 cup Baking Soda 1 cup Brown Sugar 2 cups of Water Sprinkle 1 package mini marshmallows evenly on top of coca mixture. In a separate bowl, mix 1 Chocolate Fudge Cake mix according to package instructions. Pour mix over marshmallows and spread to cover completely. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped Pecans on top and add chocolate chips if you want a richer tasting cake. Put on lid. Place 7 coals on the bottom and 15 coals...

Food + Beverage

Smokin' It

The Best Smoked Brisket Recipe Article and Photography by Ingredients: 16-pound Beef Brisket Mustard Brisket Dry Rub: 50/50 mixture of Kosher salt and Coarse black pepper Onion Powder Garlic Powder Paprika Applewood Seasoning Instructions: Prepare Smoker: 1. Clean the grating on the offset smoker. 2. Start your fire or turn on your smoker 3. Get the internal temperature of the smoker to 250 degrees. 4. Add in water pan to the blocking direct heat. 5. Close the smoker...