tag:www.draperjournal.com,2005:/categories/local-life?page=46Local Life | Draper Journal Page 46Educating | Entertaining | Informing2016-01-04T14:57:49-07:00urn:uuid:adc1c956-9c21-4aba-93b5-0c80050a80f62015-12-07T10:02:47-07:002016-01-04T14:57:49-07:00Draper Elementary Gearing Up For Hour of Code2015-12-07 10:02:47 -0700Julie SlamaLast winter, several Canyons School District schools joined students in more than 180 countries in a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming as part of the Hour of Code.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:9b5e48a0-fc5e-4504-8c5f-d9969fd6e66f2015-12-07T09:53:03-07:002016-01-04T14:57:48-07:00Rocky Mountain Power Lowers Rates for Customers2015-12-07 09:53:03 -0700Rachel HallThe Utah Division of Public Utilities and the Office of Consumer Services supported the reduction in rates, which was part of a settlement approved by the Public Service Commission of Utah in October.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:5fb1636c-c863-466a-ac1a-4163e3132e5c2015-12-07T09:42:27-07:002015-12-07T09:42:27-07:00Preparations Have Been Made to Help Keep Wintry Roads Safe2015-12-07 09:42:27 -0700Rachel HallUDOT is prepared to help keep roads safe and plowed during the winter season and suggests that motorists also take safety precautions. A traffic app is available to help drivers determine when and where to travel.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3d010875-3daf-4abc-9411-01ada6664e9a2015-12-07T09:36:19-07:002015-12-07T10:30:10-07:00Coffee with a Cop2015-12-07 09:36:19 -0700Erin DixonFour times a year, Draper City Police Officers get together in a public place to chat with anyone who comes by. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3009564c-4e2f-4b0a-bb16-cab156fb40d82015-12-07T09:23:20-07:002016-01-26T09:15:41-07:00Residents Versus Geneva Rock2015-12-07 09:23:20 -0700Erin DixonEarly this fall was a tense time for Draper City residents.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e888a3a3-e9d9-4910-bf20-f86d5707ab1d2015-12-07T09:14:46-07:002015-12-07T10:30:57-07:00Scrooge and Second Chances2015-12-07 09:14:46 -0700Bryan ScottIn the timeless tale of A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge a callous miser is given a second chance to live a better life. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:1fb5dd2a-1c52-44dc-8283-9ef007342d162015-12-04T15:21:01-07:002015-12-07T09:45:04-07:00Have Yourself an Eco-Friendly Christmas2015-12-04 15:21:01 -0700Bryan ScottIt turns out that some scientists think we’re headed for a mass extinction. Merry Christmas!<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:7d403aa4-d42c-47fe-ae87-9083c4224df02015-12-04T11:59:50-07:002015-12-07T09:45:40-07:00Are Bargain Hunters too Dang Cheap?2015-12-04 11:59:50 -0700Bryan ScottI’m finding this trend sad and disturbing! Most of these businesses are local to our economy. They employ our families, friends and neighbors.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:4292c06d-a8b7-45af-adf1-b76735f9580b2015-11-06T08:58:36-07:002015-11-17T14:37:28-07:00Corner Canyon Theater Captures Shakespeare Title, to Perform ‘Shrek’2015-11-06 08:58:35 -0700Julie SlamaThe show stars senior Garrett Gibbons as Shrek, with senior Megan McLean appearing as Fiona and sophomore Stoney Grayer as Donkey.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:c65510dd-9c44-4696-83ee-07848f5db7ed2015-11-06T08:46:33-07:002015-12-07T10:30:00-07:00Draper “Messiah” Performance and Sing-in2015-11-06 08:46:33 -0700Erin DixonThis December is the 37th annual Draper “Messiah” Performance and Sing-in. This long standing tradition was founded by Layne and Marian Wright.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>