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May 17, 2017 ● By Natalie Conforto
“Fablehaven.” “The Candy Shop War.” “Beyonders.” “The Five Kingdoms.” “Spirit Animals.” And now “Dragonwatch.” All of these New York Times bestselling series were hatched here in Utah by someone who can’t type.
Twenty-two youth gathered around a piano on a chilly Tuesday evening this past March, following their music director’s instructions to enunciate their consonants as they sang, “Oh be careful, of that rascal, keep away from . . . the jitterbug.” They are part of the South Valley Youth Theater, rehearsing for their May production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Jeannine Hawkins and Cassie Lorensen, members of the West Jordan Symphony, remember their thoughts when 24-year-old Shane Mickelsen arrived as the symphony’s new conductor just over a year ago.
May 17, 2017 ● By Tori LaRue
This year, the Jordan River Commission representatives hope Utah will claim the longest continuous paved trail system.
Aesthetic appeal will bring more businesses to West Jordan, according to the city council. That’s why the council’s looking at spending millions on landscaping.
Police dogs help to keep West Jordan safe, so firefighters, police officers and a local vet teamed up for a training on how to save these K-9s in the case of an emergency.
Mar 29, 2017 ● By Bryan Scott
MaryAnn Dean works as South Jordan City’s city council secretary and has been a part of city affairs since 1997. Here are some of the highlights of her job and what she has observed over the years.
“Bonjour” is about as far as most Americans can get in French, but a growing group of West Jordan residents is expanding their horizons. January through April of this year, the Viridian Event Center hosted viewers who enjoyed full-length, feature films in French. Most of those who understood without subtitles were 12 and under.
Leylo is one of the 1,150 refugees the United Way estimates arrives in Utah every year. After waiting in refugee camps for years, the lucky few are able to travel to the United States, often becoming separated from family members.
Known as Comcast Cares Day last year, I Love West Jordan Day on April 29 will be the seventh annual citywide service project in West Jordan.
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