Public Spaces

Girls’ running program expands to Utah, Davis and Summit Counties

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 1:43pm

According to statistics, only 11 percent of young girls get the recommended hour a day of recommended physical activity -- compared with 42 percent of boys.

Girls on the Run (GOTR), a non-profit organization, wants to change those statistics. They understand that exercise not only increases the health of our girls, but builds their self-esteem and confidence as well.

GOTR has had great success with its after-school program that is designed to promote physical, emotional and social development in 3rd – 5th grade girls through running and mentoring. The program provides team coaches and individual ‘running buddies’ to more than 800 girls in Salt Lake County as they train over 12 weeks for the annual 5k at Sugar House Park each spring and fall.

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BLM seeks volunteers for raptor inventory nest survey

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 6:46pm

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Salt Lake Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with the annual Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) in northern Utah. Participation as a volunteer does not require special experience or education, and the BLM will provide training. In fact, the only prerequisites are a love for the outdoors, especially Utah’s beautiful west desert, and a sincere desire to help the magnificent birds of prey that call our state home.

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Volunteers needed at Antelope Island State Park

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 9:14pm

Antelope Island State Park needs volunteers to work in the visitor center greeting visitors, providing information about the park and community, and assisting with gift shop sales and merchandising.

Volunteers receive a complimentary park pass, 20% discount in the gift shop, and monthly volunteer newsletter.

A minimum of seven volunteer hours per month are required, preferably in 3.5-hour shifts every two weeks. After May 1, shifts increase to 4.5-hours. Training is provided and spring orientation is required for new volunteers. Utah State Parks also performs a background check prior to hiring.

For more information or to sign up, contact ellenlabotka@utah.gov or call 801-773-2941

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Layton City Enacts Partial Ban on Aerial Fireworks

Submitted by Will Ermish on Saturday, June 30th, 11:39 am

This is a news release from Layton City News

LAYTON – In a pro-active approach to preventing wildfires during these extreme fire conditions, the Layton City Fire Department is enacting a restriction on the use of approved aerial fireworks in portions of Layton City.

The affected areas include the following:East of 2000 E. from the south city limits to Cherry Lane.East of Fairfield Rd. north of Cherry Lane to Church St.East of Church St. from Fairfield Rd. to Highway 193East of 2400 E. from Highway 193 to the north city limitsNorth of 3450 N. to the city limits, east of 2000 E.

All fireworks are prohibited east of Highway 89 based on the 2004 City Ordinance.

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North Davis Sewer District Rate Increase

Submitted by Will Ermish on Thursday, June 21st, 2:30 pm

Due to a rate increase levied by the North Davis Sewer District, Clearfield residents and businesses will see a $1/per month rate increase effective July 1. This increase will be reflected in the August utility bill.

Residents pay a monthly fee for sewer services, which Clearfield City collects with other utilities and passes along to the district. The district is expanding their treatment facilities to deal with residential and commercial growth in its service area, which covers from Roy to Kaysville, 195,000 people. For questions please contact the North Davis Sewer at (801) 825-0712.

For all the information, visit http://www.clearfieldcity.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1068&Itemid=130.

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Caregiver Educational Classes Offered In Davis County

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Monday, June 4th, 2012, 5:41pm

(Clearfield, Utah) – Davis County Health Department’s Family Caregiver Support Program is offering an eight-week series of classes for individuals caring for family members who are older or frail. These classes are free to the public. Individuals may attend at anytime during the series.

Presenters will discuss various topics such as diabetes, dementia, hospice, and role reversal.

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Davis Area CVB Promotes 'Tourism in your own Backyard' for all Davis County elementary students.

Submitted by David Wells, Senior Web Producer

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012, 11:28am

In 2005 the Davis Area CVB began a campaign “Have a Summer of Fun in Davis County” to help educate elementary students about tourism in Davis County by sending home over 35,000 flyers to every student at the end of the school year. The flyers list attractions, main events and cultural arts for students to visit through out the summer.

In 2006 a contest was added to encourage visitation and participation. All children that visited each of the venues received a validation stamp, brought in their flyer to the Davis Area CVB and received a Cool Prize. Their name was then entered into a Grand Prize Drawing to be eligible to win one of four Grand Prizes, a Lagoon Season Pass or a Cherry Hill Season Pass.

The campaign and contest have had a great response over the years not only from the kids but from the parents as well. This year the Davis Area CVB will be distributing over 43,000 flyers to the school district as well as the Davis County charter schools.

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