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Show eNO OEE OT TEE T Sey eH ee Oe eer vere re eee UTAH VALLEY. " Lehi Free Press Pleasant Grove Review DAILY DIGEST CathyAllred * 756-7669 tee Cedar alertae Springs, Conference urgesgirls to look at science VSC Equity in Education Centeris offering the “Expanding Your Horizons” conference forall middle school and high school age girls on March4 from 7:30 a.ee 1 p.m.at the Sorenson Student Center on Orem campus. In 2005, nearly 700 girls attended this conference and more than 1,000 are expected this year. Girls may choose three sessions to attend from the 62 workshops offered, which include forensic science, medicine, chemical engineering, any, computer science, molecular biology, veterinary medicine and many others. The themefor 2006 ii s “Forensic Science” and nine workshops relateto the popular topic of crime sceneinvestigation. A special workshop aka?feck ‘hdben Lone Peak Press will be held for parents and educators who register. Those interested in a specific careerare encouraged toregister in advance. Priority regis- Barbara Christiansen 756-7669 : ‘American Fork, Highland, Alpine or Cedar Hills tration is now The parece $20 and includes an infor- » mation packet,lunch and a T-shirt. Registration brochures are available throughout Utah from schoolcounselors, math and science teachers, and at.www.uvsc. edu/conted/c&w. Toregister for the conferénce, call 863-8894. For moreinformation,call the UVSC Equity Center at 863-8498. The workshops will be conductedby women with careersin math andscience to increase interest in these challenging, higher-paying fields. Chris Peterson 15-1340 _ Orem, Vineyard Fork Press Debbie Chandler 798-1011 we12 ‘Spanish Fork,Sal Elk Ridge, ‘Woodland "ai ls, Genola, ‘Santaquin TheSpringville Herald COUNTYWIDE » The Utah County Commissioners Tuesday honored Jaycie lel as the Utah County Employee of the Quarter. Fidel is a public health nutritionist in the Women,Infants and Children Division at the Utah County Health Department. morelots. When the cemetery expanded about nine years ago, the road was curved to meet 700 North to the west, leaving a triangular piece of property. Thestaff has been storing dirt on the land and Garrett said removing it would get rid of an eyesore. “Wehavebeenusing it to keep excess dirt and topsoil we use to backfill the graves,” he ALPINE » The Alpine Planning Commission approved the Puriri minorsubdivision atits last meeting. The subdivision is at _ 100 West and 200 South and contains twolots. said. “Wewill dress it up with concrete bins and put in landscaping with trees and shrubs and makeit look nice.” Garrett estimated about 450 burial spaces could be added in that section. AMERICAN FORK HIGHLAND » Cemetery personnel have beentrying to find waysto augment the numberof grave sites available in the city cemetery to provide for the future. Sexton Ray Garrett got permission from the city’s finance committee on Feb. 9 to prepare land north of 700 North for The abandoned cars and private storage on morethan 19 acres that has long been considered an eyesore in the middle of Highland maybe getting cleaned up if a planned annexation is approved. The Buhler Ranchproperty on 5879 West, whichis still in the county, is ‘\. in the process of being bought and developed by Jared Bishop, who asked the city to accept the proposed annexation. A resolution of acceptance must be signed by the mayor before the annexation can proceed. rea fi ti could be determined if the land on the west, which is also still in the county, can be annexed along with the Buhler property. The vote was unanimous to table the item. LEHI » Today from 7 to9 p.m., documentary filmmakers are showing partsof their film about four local Iraq war veterans’ return adjustment tolife at home. Organizers are hoping to raise money to complete the editing of the film. The mother of one of the veterans also will speak at the event at 1387 E. 200 North. For moreinformation,call 318-4501. Amie Rose 344-2530 Provo, countywide LINDON » The Lindon City Council recently revised distance requirementsin the city’s T-travel influence district (T-zone). The the centerline of the freeway corridor, is the only place within city limits wherepole signs are permitted. The P reason for the revision was to limit the use of pole signs by adjusting broader T-zone boundaries of the Lindon zoning map to match the zoning layers as on the county map. » In five years, SCERA’s Grand Theatrewill be transformed. The nonprofit oa ganizationis agreement today with a jocal corporation to be the title sponsor for the renovation. The also will include plans for future development and expanded opportunities the partnership will offer. Utah Lt. entertainer with “Dancing with the Stars,” will perform. The announcement is at 10 a.m.in the SCERA Center's lobby. PLEASANT GROVE ee The Lions Club of Peet ‘oveis sponsoring an driver's safety class on March 2 and 3 from 5:30 to9:30 p.m. Participants must attend both daysin order to complete the course, Classes will be at the Lions Club, 600 E. Center St. SPANISH FORK §The publicis invited to attend the annual mid-winter Icelandic celebration known as Thorrablot Feb.25 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 400 N. Main St. Doors openat 6 p.m. for displays and visiting. The Icelandic-style dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and continues until 7:30. Pre-paid tickets are $5 child age 12 or younger, or $12.50 per adult for those who prepay by Friday. Send prepayment to the IAU, Box 874, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Tickets also will be available at the doorfor $7 for children age 12 or younger,or $15 for adults, Utah andwill include traditional Thorrablot foods; drawings for prizes; booths andactivities centered on Icelandic culture andheritage; and entertainment, including group singing ofIcelandic folk songs, SPRINGVILLE » The City Council approved a resolution in its Feb.7 meeting to leave the water rates to licy of charging double for water to waterusersnot living in the More, More, More PatheRatt you low in on ‘| Heartdisease is complex. It demands afull range ofdiagnostic and treatment options. Patients willfind thefull range ofcare at the Utah Valley Heart Center. 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