Seniors technology and fun night -- On Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1650 E. Stagecoach Run, the senior citizens board will host a technology training night. Residents 55 year of age and older are invited to participate in this free event. Door prizes will be awarded and questions will be answered about computers, cell phones, and other technologies.

Heroes honored -- The Saratoga Springs Mayor, City Council, staff, and residents honored several brave individuals for preventing a terrible tragedy last June. On June 2, two year-old Creek Sharp of Meadow, Utah, and his family were visiting relatives in Saratoga Springs when the young boy drown in a backyard pool. Emergency personnel were immediately called and were able to respond within two minutes to assist the family.

"The parents were on the scene and too distraught to work on their son," said Police Chief Gary Hicken. "Officers Davila and Johnson began performing CPR on this young boy. The situation did not look good, however this did not stop their efforts. Despite the situation, they kept working on young Creek for several minutes until medical arrived."

Off-duty Saratoga firefighters Tayna Kahn and Rick Scott, along with off-duty Provo Paramedic Chuck Shepherd, arrived next. On duty fire/EMS personnel Corban Summers and Jack Homen arrived shortly thereafter, and had also requested Eagle Mountain's ambulance to respond and provide advance care as the Saratoga Springs ambulance was in the process of transporting another patient to the hospital. Dave Bradley and Ben Bailey of Eagle Mountain Fire responded.

According to Fire Chief Tim Hay, a pulse was reinstated during CPR and Sharp began to breathe on his own. "Personnel at the scene administered oxygen, began an I.V. and packaged Creek for transport by Lifeflight to Primary Children's Hospital." Hay said the Saratoga officers established a landing zone for the helicopter to transport Sharp.

According to his parents, Jacob and Brudy Sharp, their son recovered quickly and was discharged from the hospital three days later.

"It was truly a miracle," said Jacob Sharp. "We know we were very blessed that night. Those of you out serving the community that night were guided. The proof is that Creek is still here and fully recovered."

On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the before-mentioned public safety personnel were given Commendations by their respective chiefs as well as the Mayor and City Council.

¬ "This is why we have our own police and fire departments," said City Council Member Jefferson Moss. "They were there in two minutes. If they hadn't been, that little boy probably wouldn't be here today."

"We couldn't be more grateful," Sharp added. "On behalf of myself, my wife, his grandparents, brother and sister, thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

-- Lance Madigan

Rekindle the flame -- The Lehi Community Council is sponsoring "Rekindle the Flame," a celebration of marriage, on Sept. 19 from 6-10 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point's Garden Room. Cost is $25 per person or $50 per couple and includes workshops, dinner, entertainment, keynotes and 50 percent off Thanksgiving Point Garden passes for all participants.

Keynote speakers are Richard Paul Evans and Randy S. Chatelain. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased at least five business days before the event. Registration forms and payment is being taken at City Hall, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi.