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Fire, Water and Ice Festival heats up Aug. 9
by Mary L. Taylor
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This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the Fire, Water and Ice Festival held annually at the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center and the Utah Olympic Oval, and a great way to wrap up your summe...
UFA promotes to firefighters with local ties
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Jay Ziolkowski, a 15-year veteran of the Unified Fire Authority and a long-time supporter of activities in Taylorsville, was promoted to Battalion Chief during a ceremony at UFA headquarters on Jul...
Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center receives state grant
by Raili Jacquet
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The Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center received a $5,600 grant from the Utah Office of Museum Services to be used to fund bus transportation for Taylorsville elementary students studying local hi...

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Library events
Kearns Library5350 South 4220 West  944-7612Mon.Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Closed SundayNow to July 31-Silver Pen writing contest Salt Lake County residents 60 years of age...
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ChamberWest ambassadors helped in the ribbon cutting of these four businesses: Cafe Rio, 2885 South 5600 West;  Columbia College, 5250 S. Commerce Drive, #300 in Murray; Gus Paulos Chevrolet celebrating a new principal dealer, Greg Paulos; and Geico Insurance, 6552 South State St. ChamberWest Corner
ChamberWest Upcoming EventsBusiness still happens in July along with vacations. ChamberWest is gearing up for several functions for the latter part of the year.On July 31 at 11:45 a.m., Larry Silve...
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Kearns senior news
August events at the Kearns Senior Center, 4850 West 4715 South, phone 965-9183.August1 Wear Kearns shirts4 Birthday MondayBlood pressure and glucose testing from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Harmoni Katz...
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Dear Editor
Dear Editor:On Friday evening, June 6, the director of Granite Peaks Community Ed at Taylorsville High School was notified that the entire Granite Peaks Continuing Education program was kicked out ...
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Heartwood Home Health and Hospice
Although inevitable, death is a subject many tend to avoid. People struggling with debilitating illness, or facing their mortality, experience anger, depression and loss. However, the caring team ...
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Taylorsville Senior Center honors residents age 90 and older
The Taylorsville Senior Center honored city residents ages 90 and older at their annual luncheon held June 12 at the center. Twenty-four residents were honored at the luncheon; the oldest to partic...
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The newly remodeled children’s area at the Kearns Library features a bright, colorful look and additional areas to read and study. Photos courtesy of Salt Lake County Library Services. Kearns Library remodels children’s area
For the first time in 20 years, the Kearns Library at 5350 South 4220 West has remodeled its children’s area. The new configuration includes a bright purple and yellow décor, and special shelves to...
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Business Briefs
Mountain America Credit Union has named Becky Okelberry as manager of the Taylorsville branch at 2827 West 4700 South in Taylorsville.She has worked in financial services for seven years. Okelberry...
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Taylorsville senior news
Summer has been busy at the Taylorsville Senior Center, at 4743 So. Plymouth Drive. Due to the success of the tai chi class, wood burning and gardening group, Spanish and writing classes more will ...
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Dear Editor
Dear Editor:At the Kearns Community Council Executive meeting of July 15, a vote was taken of all members regarding their individual position with regards to the building of a skate park in Kearns....
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SLCC teachers recognized for excellence, innovation
Salt Lake Community College has announced winners of the 2007-2008 Teaching Excellence Awards. Kent Morgan, an Adjunct Faculty member from the Paralegal Studies Program, Rick Dalton from the Profes...
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SLCC receives Wagner Foundation grant
Salt Lake Community College has received a $20,000 grant from The IJ and Jeanne Wagner Charitable Foundation for scholarships, with preference to be given to minority students and students from the...
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SLCC, Davis ATC $2.2 million grant
The United States Department of Labor has announced that Davis Applied Technology Center will receive $2.2 million as one of 69 training institutions in the country to successfully compete for Pres...
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SLCC instructor wins Novel of the Year award
Salt Lake Community College adjunct communications instructor Coke Newell won the Whitney Award in the category of Novel of the Year for his book “On the Road to Heaven” at the Whitney’s Awards gal...
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Humanities college course offered for low-income adults
The Utah Humanities Council is now accepting applications for The Venture Course in the Humanities, a free eight-month college humanities course for adults living on low incomes. In The Venture Cou...
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Instructors needed for Elpis dance workshop
Salt Lake County needs cultural dance teachers for next month’s Second Annual “Elpis Cultural Dance Workshop.” Elpis is the Greek Goddess of Hope. The free, all-day workshop is scheduled for Saturd...
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Business programs at SLCC receive accreditation once again
Salt Lake Community College’s Business School and programs have been awarded reaffirmation of accreditation of their business school by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs A...
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New accelerated business program offered at SLCC
Salt Lake Community College now offers a new accelerated business associate degree program. SLCC is currently taking applications for the program. The college’s business school was recently awarded...
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FDA approved heart assist device studied at IMC
Patients in Utah with advanced heart failure who might otherwise face death are among the first in the nation to benefit from a newly-approved treatment option studied extensively by heart research...
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County Mayor’s report
Salt Lake CountyIn the middle of last month I ordered a “soft” hiring freeze for Salt Lake County government operations in the Mayor’s portfolio. I asked the county’s eight other elected officials ...
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