Here are a few newspaper articles that you might find interesting.

Community Celebration for Geneva Road Completion

http://mayor.orem.org/community-celebration-for-geneva-road-completion/

 

Memorial Day 2012

http://provo.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=172

Toward a Strolling Environment

http://provocationutah.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/toward-a-strolling-environment/

Biking and Walking are the Keys to Attracting Youth

http://provocationutah.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/biking-and-walking-are-the-keys-to-attracting-youth/

What To Do If You Don’t Have a Waterfront

http://provocationutah.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-a-waterfront/

Provo Restaurants Offer 2012 Bike Week Discounts 5/14 – 5/19

http://www.bikeprovo.org/provo-restaurants-offer-2012-bike-week-discounts-514-419/

Provo tech company Qualtrics announces $70 million venture capital infusion

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865555876/Provo-tech-company-Qualtrics-announces-70-million-venture-capital-infusion.html

Provo OKs temporary ban on electronic billboards

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/54121534-90/signs-moratorium-billboards-council.html.csp

New Mormon Missionary Training Center building plan upsets residents

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54118360-78/building-church-residents-heaton.html.csp

Cougar found in Provo backyard

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54116295-78/police-cougar-animal-backyard.html.csp

Civics Central: Taylorsville considers police services, 2013 city budgets

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/54096582-90/agenda-council-http-tuesday.html.csp

Council formalizes liquor license process

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/council-formalizes-liquor-license-process/article_60b51361-6fdf-5237-8646-036ec9e65807.html

Dozens of riders join mayor in biking to work

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/dozens-of-riders-join-mayor-in-biking-to-work/article_5f7228b9-e46b-51d7-8dde-48152c089127.html

MTC building a blight or blessing?

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/mtc-building-a-blight-or-blessing/article_67475822-38dd-50fe-9a70-82258cd29863.html

Know Before You Go

You probably have noticed all the construction surrounding the intersection of University Parkway and Sandhill Road. Please be aware that between May 14 and May 18 there will be restrictions 24 hours a day at that intersection that may make alternative routes preferable.

Left hand turns will not be allowed from Sandhill Road onto the Parkway at anytime during these construction days. If you approach this intersection from the south, and want to make a left turn onto the Parkway -- to the I-15 on ramp or to get to Geneva Road-- you can use the roundabout at UVU to make that a right turn instead.

 UDOT is transforming this intersection into what is called a CFI intersection. If you are familiar with Bangerter Highway in Salt Lake County, you may have encountered this sort of intersection. It will likely seem strange at first but it is designed to move traffic more efficiently.

Corporate Intrigue!

There is a documentary film making its way around the country entitled "Addiction Incorporated". The movie tells the story of Victor DeNoble, a former Phillip Morris employee, hired to find a safe substitute to nicotine. He later became one of the first whistleblowers. You can see a trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=ipXyvIryD8o

Good news! the film is coming here too.
On Thursday, May 24th, "Addiction Incorporated" will be shown at the Scera Theater in Orem at 7PM. More good news: admission is free.
The movie itself is rated PG13 for brief language but take your teens and preteens. They need to see this. They need to understand what drives this industry.

Visit Provo's New Convention Center

You have seen the cranes; you have probably been inconvenienced by the construction detours. Now it's time time to enjoy this new addition to Provo's downtown.

The Grand Opening of the Provo Convention Center will be Saturday, May 12th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. There will be over 60 booths and exhibits to visit there, including a kids' craft fair. Food and fun for everyone! This event is free and is a good opportunity to become acquainted with the beautiful building in the middle of Provo.

Downtown will be buzzing all day that day. You'll want to get an early start. Read on!

The New Provo City Center Temple

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Provo City Center Temple (the one my kids call the "Tempernacle") has been announced. It will be on Saturday, May 12th at 9 AM. Since there will be so much interest, admittance to the area closest to the ceremony will be restricted to ticket-holders. The ceremony will be broadcast, however, to stake centers in the area, including the Grandview South Stake Center.

Do you want to participate in groundbreaking ceremonies closer to home? Read on!

Lion's Park Improvements

We will be having one more project at Lion's Park to place soil around the recently poured pathway, place mulch around trees in the park, and do other work on Saturday, May 12th from 11-1. Please spread the word. 

Tools will be provided, but you may want to bring a pair of gloves, and you are welcome to bring shovels and wheelbarrows, and if anyone can bring an edger that would be great. 

This project will put the final touches on the park AND helps us match the final $5000 grant our neighborhood received to pay for the concrete and other materials for the improvements.

I hope you are enjoying the park and its improvements. Projects like this put the “unity” in “community”!

Yellow Dots Can Save Lives!

The “Yellow Dot” program is a program designed to assist citizens and first responders in the event of an automobile accident or other medical emergency involving the participant’s vehicle.  This program can help save lives during the critical “Golden Hour” by improving communication at a time when accident victims may be unable to communicate for themselves.

          The “Yellow Dot” program provides detailed medical information that can be crucial following a crash.  Participants of the program receive a “Yellow Dot” decal, a “Yellow Dot” Emergency Medical Information form with the participant’s name, emergency contacts, personal physicians’ information, hospital preference, medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies and medications being used, and a location for an identifying photo to be attached.

A “Yellow Dot” decal on the driver’s side rear window of the vehicle alerts first responders to check in the glove compartment for the corresponding “Yellow Dot” Emergency Medical Information profiles.  Having this information following a crash helps first responders positively identify the person, get in touch with family or emergency contacts and ensures that the person’s current medications and pre-existing medical conditions are considered when treatment is administered for injuries.

The “Yellow Dot” program is a free service provided to individuals of all ages, with an emphasis on senior citizens.  The program is administered by Utah Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Safety Office.  The “Yellow Dot” program is a cooperative effort of State Law Enforcement agencies, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Communities of Utah.

For more information, you may go to www.UtahYellowDot.com

Tires and rims being stolen off of Honda vehicles

Just an FYI to all our neighbors. I received this from Kristi Jensen, one of the Mobile Watch Coordinators.

Hey fellow Provo-ites... just came back from a meeting with Provo PD and they want to get the word out that there is a BIG problem right now with tires and rims getting stolen off of Honda vehicles.  The vehicles are left sitting on blocks. The times and dates are random with no particular pattern noted. Pass the word along.  If you have info please call Provo PD (801) 852-6211.

Stories of Interest for the week of Feb 22,2012

Provo considers beer amendment to help convention center
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/provo-considers-beer-amendment-to-help-convention-center/article_ebdb6807-5dea-582b-b01f-f2f3bd3c1078.html


Good results on GRAMA
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/opinion/good-results-on-grama/article_bf55a628-3ddc-5543-8750-5041bcb7586b.html


Roads earmark nabs 20 percent of revenue growth
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53558656-90/million-revenues-budget-lawmakers.html.csp


Provo set to vote on beer license for Utah Valley Convention Center
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53561483-90/beer-center-convention-ordinance.html.csp


New open-records bill has none of last year’s fire
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53562752-90/records-bill-public-deals.html.csp


Can you legally bury someone in your backyard? | ksl.com
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=960&sid=19292593&s_cid=rss-960


Senate committee approves new GRAMA bill | Deseret News
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865550531/Senate-committee-approves-new-GRAMA-bill.html


New Utah revenue numbers 'disappointing' | Deseret News
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865550516/New-Utah-revenue-numbers-flat-and-disappointing.html


Pleasant View council eases up on fees for small subdivisions
http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/02/21/pleasant-view-council-eases-fees-small-subdivisions?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+standard%2Ffrontpage+%28Standard-Examiner+Latest+Headlines%29


ULCT Legislative Headlines: Week 4 Wrap-Up
http://thecitycafe.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/ulct-legislative-headlines-week-4-wrap-up/


Covey Center for the Arts: KURT BESTOR & DAVID LANZ at the COVEY
http://coveycenter.blogspot.com/2012/02/two-world-class-pianists-together-for.html


Provo Mayor: "Suddenly, square is the new cool."
http://provomayor.blogspot.com/2012/02/suddenly-square-is-new-cool.html


Provo Mayor: Proposed Ethics Legislation
http://provomayor.blogspot.com/2012/02/proposed-ethics-legislation.html


Provo Mayor: Today's Council Agenda Explained
http://provomayor.blogspot.com/2012/02/todays-council-agenda-explained.html


Provo Mayor: Provo The Garden City of Utah
http://provomayor.blogspot.com/2012/02/provo-garden-city-of-utah.html

Stories of Interest

Sorry I am slow getting these up. Here are links to stories that may interest you.

Provo resident wants to know when trains horns will stop
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/provo-resident-wants-to-know-when-trains-horns-will-stop/article_a34e3d37-c042-57ee-8659-4bad0e6dd68a.html

Bill would allow cities to convene ethics commission
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/bill-would-allow-cities-to-convene-ethics-commission/article_5b1c07c3-4cd9-5e03-82cc-4dd5a3dc1ac0.html


Provo park to get water feature, but mayor wants beach | ksl.com
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=19241161&s_cid=rss-148

Proposal would make users pay for water
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53524105-90/cost-county-frankel-lake.html.csp

New GRAMA bill would create state 'records ombudsman' | Deseret News
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865550223/New-GRAMA-bill-would-create-state-records-ombudsman.html

Provo Mayor: Help Us Plan Future Parks and Recreation
http://provomayor.blogspot.com/2012/02/help-us-plan-future-parks-and.html

Historic LDS church to become high-end apartments

This article was sent to me and I found it interesting and thought that you might also. Follow link below:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=19215493&s_cid=rss-148

Links to Provo information and events

Here are a couple links that will get you to information and events in Provo.


City Beat: http://provout.swagit.com/play/02022012-116/0/

Employee Newsletter: http://home.provo.org/downloads/home_hr/2012_feb.pdf

City Newsletter: http://provo.org/userfiles/downloads/mayorcurtis/feb._2012.pdf

Mayor’s Brag Book: http://provo.org/index.php?module=ibcms&fxn=mayorcurtis.outstandingemployees

Mayor’s Blog (take a survey regarding the new city logo final concepts): http://provomayor.blogspot.com/

More for those interested in Provo City news, meetings and events

Branding Survey

Provo residents can earn a $10 Magleby's gift certificate by taking a brief survey. Provo has been working on developing a new brand identity, and those who qualify by meeting certain demographic criteria can help by taking the survey about the final logo concepts here.

https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_02oFo7HWjVmOMfy

Those who do not qualify, but who still want to see and evaluate the concepts, may take a similar survey on the mayor's blog here. There is no gift certificate for completing that survey, however.

http://provomayor.blogspot.com/2012/02/final-branding-concepts.html

Frontier Ticket Giveaway

Mayor Curtis is giving away a $500 Frontier ticket voucher on his blog here. The ticket voucher can be used to fly from Provo to Denver and beyond. Just leave a comment to enter. And remember, Frontier now offers WiFi on the aircraft flying out of Provo, and it's free throughout the month of February.

http://provomayor.blogspot.com/2012/02/round-trip-ticket-giveaway.html

Customer Service

Customer Service is moving. Starting March 5, 2012, pay your utility bill at the Provo City Center, 351 W. Center St., or pay online  here. And come to the grand opening on March 21, 2012, at 10 a.m. and get a free light bulb. (One light bulb per customer at the grand opening and as long as supplies last.) You can also call Customer Service at 801-852-6000 to report a problem, get general city information, and contact city employees.

https://secure.provocitypower.com/

For Those Interested in Provo City News Meetings and Events

CrimeReports

Residents can now find up-to-date Provo crime stats, including registered sex offender information, on www.crimereports.com. Check it out here. And anyone can now text anonymous tips to "CRIMES" (274637) with the keyword provotip. (Type "provotip" at the beginning of the message).

https://www.crimereports.com/

City Newsletter

Read the February 2012 issue of the city newsletter, explaining Provo's unique form of government,here.

http://provo.org/userfiles/downloads/mayorcurtis/feb._2012.pdf

City Beat

This month marks the three year anniversary of City Beat: Your Inside Look at Provo City. Watch the February 2012 episode, including a montage of the best stories from the past, here.

http://provout.swagit.com/play/02022012-116/0/

Channel 17 Programs

Provo Channel 17 will re-broadcast the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce's Eggs & Issues meetings--a forum for state legislators to discuss current issues with the public during the legislative session--on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 5 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Watch the first meeting of the year here.

http://provout.swagit.com/play/02072012-11/0/ 

Provo River Project

And for more information about the Provo River Delta Restoration Project, potentially moving the end of the Provo River to help with June Sucker recovery, visit the project website here.

http://www.ProvoRiverDelta.us 

Great Utah Shake Out Coming Soon!

Only two months and eight days until a statewide earthquake drill called the Great Utah ShakeOut on April 17, 2012. Schools, businesses, individuals, and families are encouraged to participate by holding their own drills on that day. Watch a YouTube video depicting the "realistic outcome of a hypothetical, but plausible earthquake" in Utah here. And register to participate here.

http://youtu.be/OXIM4Nf3gZk

http://www.shakeout.org/utah/resources/index.html

OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 28th FOR SPANISH FORK PROVO RESERVOIR PIPELINE- REACH 2

Open House for Spanish Fork-Provo Reservoir Pipeline - Reach 2


There will be an open house to provide information about the water pipeline project, which involves construction activities with in Provo City streets of Seven Peaks Boulevard, 700 North and 900 East, beginning this March.
The public is invited to come and learn about this important project. Information about the construction process and its impact to travel will be provided along with an overview of the schedule for contruction activities in this area.


Date and time:  Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6:30-8 pm
Location: Wasatch Elementary School, 1080 North 900 East


Contact Information:
Hotline: 855-899-2743
Website: provopipeline2.com
Email: provopipeline2@gmail.com


The Spanish Fork Provo Reservoir Canal - Provo Reach 2 Pipeline Profect is a component of the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project (CUP). The CUP was authorized in 1956 (Public Law 85-485) as a participating project of the Colorado River Storage Project to develop and distribute a portion of Utah's share of Colorado River water for use along the Wasatch Front.
This project, which utilizes a 60 inch (fiver foot diameter) welded steel pipe, is scheduled for completion September  2013. The contractor for the project is COP Construction.

Local Sports Broadcasting

Channel 17 will re-broadcast the Provo vs. Timpview basketball games and other local sports on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8-10 p.m. The girls' game will start on Channel 17 tomorrow. Watch the boys' game here.

Earthquake Drill

Only two months and eight days until a statewide earthquake drill called the Great Utah ShakeOut on April 17, 2012. Schools, businesses, individuals, and families are encouraged to participate by holding their own drills on that day. Watch a YouTube video depicting the "realistic outcome of a hypothetical, but plausible earthquake" in Utah here. And register to participate here.

 http://www.shakeout.org/utah/resources/index.html

Olympics Celebration

Provo City will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics at the Peaks Ice Arena, 100 N. Seven Peaks Blvd., on Friday, February 10, 2012, during public skating, from 7-9:30 p.m. Patrons who wear Olympic-themed clothing or memorabilia will get half off the cost of admission and skate rental for the night. There will be a special presentation by Provo Mayor John Curtis and former CFO/COO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics, Fraser Bullock, at 8 p.m. An Olympic torch will be lit and displayed at center ice during the public skating session.

Today is the Valentine Deadline!

Take your Valentine to the Valentine's Ball!

Get your tickets by Thursday! The annual Valentine's Ball at the Provo City Library, 550 N. University Ave., on Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. will include dinner catered by Marvellous Catering, and more. Tickets are $25 each, $50 per couple, and can be purchased by calling 801-852-7691. Dress is formal or semi-formal. Read more about it here.

http://www.provolibrary.com/valentines-dance