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Canyons School District opens for business
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The new Canyons School District celebrated its first official day of business on July 1 with the revealing of a new logoed flag that was hung at Hillcrest High School. Earlier in the day, a “bir...



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The Holladay city council hall chambers were packed with concerned residents voicing their opinions on police services at a public hearing held on June 11. Holladay residents back Unified Police Department model
Holladay residents made it clear; they don’t want a new police force in town. City officials held a public hearing on June 11 to gather resident’s opinions about the decision to partner up with ...
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More than 400 people attended the Cottonwood Heights Emergency Preparedness Fair at Ridgecrest Elementary on May 30. Cottonwood Heights residents learn how to prepare for an emergency
When members of a local church decided to help educate their friends and neighbors about what to do in case of a large-scale emergency, little did they know that their project would turn into a c...
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 Maurice and his son Michael Van Zutphen work side-by-side in a unique garden group started by Holladay resident Sheryl McGlochlin.
	The Garden Group: a different type of community gardening project in Holladay
A unique type of community garden project has cropped up in Holladay and has grown since its inception two years ago. Sheryl McGlochlin, self proclaimed “Crazy Sheryl,” had room in her backyard a...
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 The new officers from the Cottonwood Heights Youth City Council were sworn in at city council meeting on June 9. Pictured from left are city recorder Linda Dunlavy, Saood Ul-Hasan (obscured), Kevin Bryant, Nikos Liodakis, Brad Witbeck, Callie Thackeray and Clay Davis. Cottonwood Heights welcomes new Youth City Council officers
Each spring, a changing of the guard takes place in Cottonwood Heights’ city council chambers as outgoing officers of the Youth City Council relinquish their posts to their replacements. This yea...
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Cottonwood Heights Treasurer Gary Harmer was awarded a Best of State medal and honored as Utah s Best Appointed Official at the Salt Palace on May 30.
CHPD starts new neighborhood watch effort
Cottonwood Heights has a relatively low crime rate, but the police department is looking to drive it even lower by encouraging residents to get involved in neighborhood watch programs throughout t...
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CH prepares for annual Butlerville Days celebration
Butlerville Days will have a new look this year—an old west look, to be exact. Organizers are adding some new elements to the July 24 celebration this year, and the Western theme is just one of t...
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Runners took off at the 21st annual Heart of Holladay 5K Classic on a new route circumventing Holladay Village Center construction. Teren Jameson won the men’s race for the sixth consecutive year.
	Heart of Holladay 5K Classic celebrates 21st year
Road construction and inclement weather did not affect the 21st annual running of the Heart of Holladay 5K Classic. The rain held off until the race ended, providing ideal running weather. Runner...
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Horse owners not chicken in Holladay
An ordinance change to address chickens had horse owners flocking to the May 21 city council meeting. Home and horse owners made their opinions be heard when it appeared the number of horses allo...
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Holladay residents debate campaign contribution limit
Holladay residents would like to think their town would not succumb to city officials accepting large donations from corporations or political action committees, but an ordinance specifying a cap...
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Independence Day celebration in Holladay
Wear your red, white and blue, pack a picnic basket, and bring your friends and family to the annual July 4 celebration at Holladay City Hall Park. Residents can look forward to musical entertain...
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The gardens at the treatment facility, the Ark of Little Cottonwood, help members with their recovery by providing them with an outlet to work and share in the beauty of the outdoors. Garden therapy helps members and serves community
Gardening therapy has helped people of all ages work through stress, and now the Ark of Little Cottonwood has undertaken a one-acre vegetable garden to help its members and serve the community. ...
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 The Coventry Independent Living Center in Cottonwood Heights honors its’ members by hosting an awards gala and recording their memories to DVD.
	Coventry center pays tribute to residents with recorded histories
How many times have you wished a loved one was still around to tell an old story? The Coventry Independent Living center in Cottonwood Heights is inviting members and their families to share and ...
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Holladay resident Rolayn Henderson has restored a shed in her backyard that was part of the original Wayman Farm, built in the early 1900’s. Holladay resident preserves shed from 1900’s.
Rolayn Henderson had been trying to restore the shed in her backyard, but had no idea it was part of a historical landmark until her neighbor showed her a picture of the original Wayman farm built...
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Summer activities available for youth
When cries of “Mom, I’m bored!” start to drive you crazy, don’t despair. There’s still plenty of close-to-home fun available this summer. Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation (located on 7500 ...
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Life and Laughter
The End Perhaps you haven’t heard of the world’s impending doom. Let me enlighten you. On December 21, 2012, a “harmonic convergence” thingy will cause mayhem and mass destruction, rendering life...
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Jackie Morgan, winner of the Utah League of Cities and Towns seventh grade essay contest. Holladay student wins statewide essay contest
When Jackie Morgan heard the assignment from her seventh grade English teacher, she knew immediately what she would write about. Describing her community and why she likes it was an easy prospect...
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Anchor Baptist Church to hold Vacation Bible School
Anchor Baptist Church in Holladay will hold its annual community Vacation Bible School at the church (located on 1880 East and 5600 South) July 6-10 from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Children 2 years old t...
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Students succeeding in Wyoming
Deborah Mensing of Cottonwood Heights has earned an Associate Degree in Arts from Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. She was part of commencement exercises on May 15. Another stu...
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County Mayor’s Report
Salt Lake County is becoming green. Our policies include the 3 R’s: reducing, re-using and recycling. Let me bring you up to date on how the County and its contractors operate in environmentally ...
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Cottonwood Heights Mayor Kelvyn Cullimore Jr. presented a graduation gift of decorative bookends to Police Chief Robby Russo at city council meeting on May 26. Earlier in the month, Russo graduat...
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