Westlake inaugurates auditorium with ‘Wait Until Dark’

Charlynn Anderson - Correspondent

Supplying more than enough breathless suspense to keep the audience on the edges of their seats, the Westlake High School production of "Wait Until Dark" inaugurated the school's brand-new 1200 seat auditorium in grand style.

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OT LPHS band

Ashley King - Correspondent

The Lone Peak High School marching band has struggled in past years, but this year they came out strong in all seven of their competitions, not only looking like champions, but proving they are champions.

Nov 22, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…

It's not too late to comment on Eagle Mountain annexation

Pepita Ridgeway and Caleb Warnock - Daily Herald

Eagle Mountain is extending what could be the public's last opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to add 10,000 homes and nearly 3,000 acres to the city.

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Alpine Elementary will give livestock to African sister school

Karissa Neely - Correspondent

Alpine Elementary School students are working hard to provide for other students they have never even met.

Nov 22, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…

PTSA students make blanket for charity

Eighth-grader Hannah Dustion goofs around with other PTSA students after making fleece blankets in the cafeteria at Lehi Junior High School on Thursday, Nov.19, 2009. The students made the blankets as part of their first service activity of the year, and will donate the 11 blankets and fi…

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Lindon woman wants to donate land for city park

Spencer Flanagan - Correspondent

In 1941, Oliver and Marie Johnson moved to Lindon and began to raise their family. Now, nearly 70 years later, one of their daughters is hoping to give back to the city that meant so much to her parents.

Nov 21, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…

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PG 'Ladies' Adventure Agency' hikes Grand Canyon rim

Laura Giles - Correspondent

Hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim is something a lot of people may think about doing, but a group of local women made the trek this month as a kickoff for their new adventure club.

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Lincoln Academy newspaper wins national award

Linda Butler - Correspondent

The Lincoln Lore, the newspaper of Pleasant Grove charter school Lincoln Academy took home the junior high Best of Show award at the Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association's National High School Journalism Convention on Nov. 14 in Washington, D.C.

Nov 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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Lehi High School stages 'Aida'

Charlynn Anderson - Correspondent

With a tragic tale of forbidden love and conflicting loyalties, Lehi High School's production of "Aida" delivers a musical that holds the promise of both artistic and emotional impact.

Nov 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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Pleasant Grove officials shut down swing set after collapse

Caleb Warnock - Daily Herald

The caution tape on the John Hancock Charter School playground in Pleasant Grove is to keep students away from collapsing swing sets.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:45 am | Loading…

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Shelley Elementary walk-a-thon raises $11,000

Barbara Christiansen - Daily Herald

Seven Shelley Elementary School students took the ride of their short lifetimes Monday as a limousine arrived at the school and took them to lunch at Wingers.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…

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Model train club shares love of trains at American Fork Library

Barbara Christiansen - Daily Herald

All the excitement and romance of riding the rails -- in miniature -- will be on display at the American Fork Public Library this weekend.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Scholarship fund

Bank of American Fork has announced it will match up to $5,000 in donations made to a scholarship fund for Heather Christensen, the American Fork High School woodwinds teacher who died in a school bus accident on Oct. 10. Christensen, 33, grabbed the bus steering wheel when she noticed th…

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American Fork High School Play

The drama department will present “The Wizard of Oz” Nov. 19-24 at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. A matinee will be on Saturday at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are now available at the finance office. Family passes can only be purchased at the door and include two adults and four chil…

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5K and mile races

The American Fork High School swim team is sponsoring a “Fish out of Water” mile and 5K scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21. Pre-registration and race details are available at 26.2 Running Store or on-line at www.262running.com. Pre-registration cost is $10 for mile runners/walkers and $1…

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Parent-teacher conferences

The next scheduled parent/teacher conference will be Wednesday, Dec. 2. Parents are encouraged to attend and bring their student.

Nov 19, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…

Resolution declaring surplus real property

On Nov. 17, Highland City Council voted 4-0 to approve the sale of three parcels of surplus real property. Two properties on 4800 West were purchased in 2007 to obtain a right of way for the road widening project. The third parcel is a strip of land east of the fire station and Power Comp…

Nov 19, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…

City debates propriety of hiring council member as real estate consultant

Last July, Highland city staff notified the council that the city had advertised for a real estate consultant to sell surplus properties. At Tuesday’s council meeting, city administrator Barry Edwards requested approval of Brian Brunson, a current city councilman. Councilman Larry Mende…

Nov 19, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…

Family Week

Lehi City is celebrating Family Week Nov. 22-28 with activities for families. The celebration starts on Sunday with a performance by the BYU Young Ambassadors. There will be events every day of the week (except Thanksgiving), with the final event on Saturday, Nov. 28, — a Christmas cele…

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