tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/local-life?page=37Local Life | West Jordan Journal Page 37Educating | Entertaining | Informing2017-02-10T11:57:45-07:00urn:uuid:e74a195f-da68-4d18-9d49-160b0c2812512017-02-10T11:57:40-07:002017-02-10T11:57:45-07:00City snowplow drivers bolster safety through harsh weather 2017-02-10 11:57:40 -0700Tori La RueWhen heavy snow storms hit, there can be 50 to 70 West Jordan employees working on snow removal at a time, and Richard Smolik and Tim Peters were two of those assigned to 12-hour shifts on Christmas. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:f2e7d91c-c9a8-497a-a6df-944b64eebd512017-02-10T11:51:48-07:002017-02-10T11:52:22-07:00Hot city council topics for 20172017-02-10 11:51:48 -0700Tori La RueWest Jordan’s elected officials and administration discussed some of the most pressing issues in the city during their annual strategic planning session on Jan. 27. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:5d864cf6-ceb6-4968-92ee-813ac3fe22c32017-02-10T11:46:04-07:002017-02-10T11:46:08-07:00Applicants reveal high-density concept for 6 acres2017-02-10 11:46:03 -0700Tori La RueA new high-density planned residential development may be heading to West Jordan near 9000 South and Redwood Road. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:95de810d-2856-4faa-b557-7012a4d7df112017-02-08T16:23:21-07:002017-02-09T17:17:33-07:00Recycling in the valley made easier: steps and tips on using your green bin2017-02-08 16:22:55 -0700Bryan ScottFor years, community members across the Salt Lake Valley have put out big green bins to symbolize they not only have waste to get rid of but recycled materials to send off to be reused. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:0b8bdc31-34b0-44e4-b0ee-c66f0d12da6a2017-01-27T10:12:59-07:002017-02-09T17:18:52-07:00Trans-Jordan updates include future landfills, NUERA research projects, recycling goals2017-01-27 10:12:59 -0700Bryan ScottA garbage can and weekly curbside pickup are a given for most residents of the Salt Lake Valley. However, having a place for that garbage to go every week after pickup is much more complicated than rolling a can down the driveway. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e4728a73-5b15-400b-adfe-8807ca0098e62017-01-27T09:52:17-07:002017-01-27T09:52:22-07:00Head Over Heels2017-01-27 09:52:17 -0700Bryan Scott"If I’d married an unfeeling psychopath that wouldn’t be a problem, but my husband could be the spokesperson for the Hallmark channel."<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:5c0f01fd-8a4a-422a-9852-32328c86d0642017-01-27T09:49:46-07:002017-01-27T09:49:50-07:00A New Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day2017-01-27 09:49:46 -0700Bryan Scott"We would carefully tear along the dotted lines, so as not to rip them, then stuff each envelope with pink and yellow hearts, that when combined, made a secret message? Then we would run around the neighborhood leaving our creations on the doorsteps of our friends and those we had a childhood crush on."<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3b4adb32-cc7b-42f4-8d08-525068f7c2a82016-12-08T14:20:59-07:002016-12-08T14:21:05-07:00Sculptor works to bring bronze memorial to Veterans Memorial Park2016-12-08 14:20:59 -0700Tori La RueSculptor Dan Snarr created a 12-foot statue that he’s hoping to bring to West Jordan to honor veterans in the community where he grew up. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:541d2942-9d52-488b-8ff1-17efa98a4fd42016-12-08T14:15:40-07:002016-12-08T14:15:47-07:00Rock fair brings multigenerational hobby to West Jordan 2016-12-08 14:15:40 -0700Tori La RueRockhounders gathered at the Viridan Event Center during a three-day event.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3773c444-df51-46a8-a2a1-edfa4b701e2b2016-11-29T15:57:30-07:002016-11-29T15:57:33-07:00O Tidings of Comfort Annoy2016-11-29 15:57:30 -0700Bryan ScottLife & Laughter - Now that Facebook has become a year-round newsletter, packed with enough posts to make us feel miserable all year long, can we finally call it quits on those dreadful holiday letters?<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>