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Hillcrest first in Canyons School District to get new signs
by Marie Mischel
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Hillcrest High School has its place in the history of the Canyons School District, which officially started operations on July 1. Hillcrest was the first school in the district to receive Canyon...



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Midvale City Council seats open
Three Midvale City Council seats are up for election. The open seats are for the mayor and councilmembers representing districts 4 and 5. All are four-year terms. The mayor is elected by all Midv...
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Canyons District celebrates its beginning
The Canyons School District is having a “birth-day” bash and district officials want the community to come out and celebrate with them. Prior to the district’s first official day, there will be a...
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The State Street TRAX Bridge replacement project has been completed after two years. The new bridge reflects the original bridge’s art deco style and contain six large murals of historic Midvale on the bridge walls. 
Photo courtesy of Kent Shelton Photography.
	
State Street TRAX Bridge completed
After two years, the State Street (US-89) TRAX Bridge has finally been completed. A double-span structure has replaced the historic single-span bridge, enabling the Utah Transit Authority to pr...
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Midvale City proposes 6 percent property tax increase
The Midvale City Council approved a $30 million tentative budget for the 2010 fiscal year on May 5, down from the $41 million 2009 budget. Next year’s budget calls for a 6 percent increase in pro...
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Employee wellness program meant to lower medical costs
The city is launching an employee wellness program with the goal of improving employees’ lifestyles to assist them in lowering their medical costs, said Rori Andreason, human resources director a...
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Youth Ambassador applications sought
Applications are being sought for the Midvale Youth Ambassador program, a service-based leadership scholarship program for young adults. The Ambassador serves and is a representative of Midvale C...
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City sets water rates for Union Jordan service area
Union Jordan water customers may soon be seeing a 5 percent reduction in their water service rates, depending on the volume of water they consume and whether the water is used during the peak or ...
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Wasatch Canyons Tomorrow looking for input today
What approach should the county take in regulating land use in the canyons? What do you value most in Parley’s Canyon? What issues are you most concerned about in Big Cottonwood Canyon? Residen...
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The Midvale City Police & Fire Honor Guard turned out to present the colors during the annual Memorial Day celebration.


Midvale cemetery recognizes veterans on Memorial Day
In tribute to those who perished. In honor of those who served. In gratitude to those now serving. The Midvale Beautification Committee had these words inscribed on a granite rock for all to see ...
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 The City Council has made some organizational and title changes regarding the city administration. From left are Police Chief Tony Mason, RDA director Danny Walz, assistant city manager/community and economic development director Phillip Hill, human resources director/city recorder Rori Andreason, city manager Kane Loader, assistant city manager/administrative services director Laurie Harvey, public works director Keith Ludwig and Fire Chief Stephen Higgs.

City changes internal organizational structure
During Midvale City’s budget retreat this spring, city leaders decided to make some title and organizational changes in the city’s organizational structure. The proposed changes were approved at ...
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Midvale Senior Center
350 West Park Street (7610 South) 801-566-6590 Lunch is served Monday to Friday at noon. Events Presentation by the Fire Department — Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s Disease ̵...
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AS I SEE IT
I don’t have to tell you that times are tough. We have all had to cut back and watch our spending carefully. The same is true with our city. This year’s budget is much smaller than last year’s. A...
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Midvale Chamber of Commerce
The Midvale Chamber of Commerce will host Networking Breakfasts on Friday June 12, and Friday, July 10, from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at Paradise Bakery and Café. The cost is free for Chamber members (pl...
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Library News
Ruth Vine Tyler Library 8041 South Wood Street  801-944-7641 Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday June 27, 11 a.m. Families Thinking outside the box. Eric Herma...
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The Midvale Arts Council will present
“Seussical,” June 19 – 27 (nightly except Sunday), 7:30 pm at the Midvale Outdoor Stage in the Park, 400 West 7500 South. Now one of the most performed shows in America, “S...
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Charity hot air balloon rides
RE/ MAX Integrity is sponsoring hot air balloon rides to support Children’s Miracle Network. Cash donations along with recyclable printer cartridges, cell phones, iPods, DVDs, gaming consoles/ga...
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Expert advice now available on the Midvale Journal website
Wouldn’t it be great to have your own expert, available 24 hours a day, to answer your questions on a variety of subjects at your convenience and not theirs? The Valley Journals is now providing ...
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Corroon Column
With the advent of HDTV , many people are choosing to discard their old analog televisions rather than purchase the necessary converter kits. Many analog television owners don’t need a converter...
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CORRECTION
In the May Midvale Journal, the wrong address was given for The Bohemian. The correct address is 94 East 7200 South. Also, it is the entire 7200 South Ski Corridor that has 800 rooms, while Comfo...
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