The History of Granger — West Valley City History

John LaMont “Blackie” Blackham: The Man Behind The Plump Turkey

John LaMont “Blackie” Blackham: The Man Behind The Plump Turkey

From Turkey Farms to Family Restaurants: The Legacy of “Blackie

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From Dutch Oven Turkey to $1.35 Combos: The Foods We Loved at The Plump Turkey

From Dutch Oven Turkey to $1.35 Combos: The Foods We Loved at The Plump Turkey

When Dinner Was Simple & Delicious: The Plump Turkey Food Story

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Dr. Conrad J. Knowles: Beloved Physician and Community Pillar

Dr. Conrad J. Knowles: Beloved Physician and Community Pillar

Always a Sucker in his front pocket

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Alison ‘Allie’ Schanz: From Chocolates to Champion Arabians

Alison ‘Allie’ Schanz: From Chocolates to Champion Arabians

VaLora’s Candy and Ice Cream: A Legacy of Family, Candy, and Arabian Champions

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The Granger name worn with Pride on Market Street: Dr Mortensen Granger Orthodontics

The Granger name worn with Pride on Market Street: Dr Mortensen Granger Orthodontics

Using “Granger” makes us Smile…and he is on the beloved Market Street

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The Smallest Store with the Biggest Memories: The Keyhole at Valley Fair Mall

The Smallest Store with the Biggest Memories: The Keyhole at Valley Fair Mall

Gags, Pranks & Growing Up: Inside The Keyhole

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Cycle Barn and the Battle for Fair Motorcycle Laws

When Duane Spoke for Riders from Utah to Montana

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The Rowe Family’s Cycle Barn – 1751 W 3500

The Rowe Family’s Cycle Barn – 1751 W 3500

Racing Through the 1970s: Duane and Rose Rowe’s Cycle Barn

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Ethel Shafer Holmberg at the Old Red Hefer — Where Trains and Neighbors Met

Orem Station Memories: The Shafer-Holmberg Family of Granger

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Daughter of Orson and Elizabeth Shafer: The Legacy of Ethel Holmberg

Daughter of Orson and Elizabeth Shafer: The Legacy of Ethel Holmberg

The Light of Granger: Honoring Ethel Shafer Holmberg

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George Holmberg: The Man Who Tried—and Succeeded—in Making a Difference

Justice for the Farmers: George Holmberg vs. the Smelting Company

Outstanding Peoplesheri biesingerNovember 5, 2025Mary Shafer, Holmberg, ShaferComment

From Shafer Roots to Granger Leadership: The Life of Wayne ‘Gus’ Holmberg

From Shafer Roots to Granger Leadership: The Life of Wayne ‘Gus’ Holmberg

The Insurance Man of Granger: Remembering Wayne ‘Gus’ Holmberg

Outstanding Peoplesheri biesingerNovember 5, 2025Mary Shafer, Holmberg, Shafer, GusComment

Water for the Valley: The Founding of the Coon’s Canyon Irrigating Company, 1887

Water for the Valley: The Founding of the Coon’s Canyon Irrigating Company, 1887

In the Home of Bishop Hardman: The Day Coonville’s Water Future Was Born

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Mary Shafer Hunter: Strength, Service, and Pioneer Spirit

Mary Shafer Hunter: Strength, Service, and Pioneer Spirit

Shafer Roots, Hunter Heart: The Story of Mary Shafer Hunter

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From Nauvoo to Granger: The Enduring Journey of John O. Shafer & His Beloved Hannah

A Life of Sacrifice, A Legacy of Strength: John & Hannah Shafer in Early Granger

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Thirza — Whose Name Meant ‘Delight,’ and So Did Her Life

Thirza Petersen: The Queen Behind the Kingburger

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From Redwood Road to West Jordan: The Miss Swendy’s Legacy

From Redwood Road to West Jordan: The Miss Swendy’s Legacy

Aleen “Swendy” Wasden—Shaping Generations in West Valley and West Jordan

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Educator, Builder, and Leader of Granger: The Legacy of James A. Crookston

Mr. Crookston: The Teacher Who Built Dreams — and a Mountain Lodge

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Wally, adventurer: drove a tractor across the valley

Wally Orr: The Man Who Never Dilly-Dallied

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