Salt Lake County mayor dedicates new geological park
By S. L. Standifird
Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon officially dedicated the opening of the G. K. Gilbert Geological View Park in the Granite community at the corner of Wasatch Blvd. and 9800 South May 7.
The park is a great place to view some of Utah’s geological features, said Utah Geological Survey Director Rick Allis.
“Utah has some of the finest geologic scenery in the world,” he said. “This is the perfect place to start a geologic journey.”
The park was named after G. K. Gilbert, a local geol...
PD recognizes service to the department at awards banquet
By S.L. Standifird
The Sandy Police Department held its annual awards and Officer of the Year banquet May 14 at the South Town Expo Center.
“It is the time of year we get together during Law Enforcement Week to recognize department employees and our citizens for their exceptional performance over the course of the last year,” said Police Chief Stephen Chapman.
The banquet featured the Sandy Police Pipe Band, honor guard and three employees singing the National Anthem.
Awards were presented in 11 catego...
White City folks to get a new but quiet neighbor
By Brenda Whitney
The White City Water Improvement District plans to start drilling a new well in June near Dimple Dell Regional Park, 10400 South 1300 East. It will be the seventh operational well to supply water to White City residents.
In the summer several of the wells are needed to support the water demands. In the winter, fewer wells can be used as water needs are mainly indoor and some wells can rest, minimizing electrical costs of operation. Well Number Five will be quieter than old wells currently e...
