tag:www.draperjournal.com,2005:/categories/news?page=31News | Draper Journal Page 31Educating | Entertaining | Informing2016-10-31T16:57:00-06:00urn:uuid:83b20e29-5d89-4edc-b8dc-ede31eaa77cc2016-10-31T16:56:43-06:002016-10-31T16:57:00-06:00Salt Lake County Council Message: County’s “Operation Diversion” breaks cycle of drugs and criminality in troubled areas2016-10-31 16:56:43 -0600Bryan ScottOne of the greatest roles of Salt Lake County government is protecting the safety of the public.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:25eabd7d-4834-4537-82f0-714bf4f5831b2016-10-31T16:54:41-06:002016-11-07T16:49:27-07:00Life and Laughter—Home Makeover: Uninspired Edition2016-10-31 16:54:41 -0600Peri KinderIf researchers study my genetic make-up, they’ll find a preponderance of genes that create a longing for candy and silence, and a disturbing lack of genes related to interior design and holiday decorating. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:9f1c135b-8def-42c8-a1fa-e7d60cb1c8c72016-10-31T16:52:54-06:002016-10-31T16:52:57-06:00Coupons4Utah: Nine Easy Ways to Instant Gratification2016-10-31 16:52:53 -0600Bryan ScottIn this world of instant gratification it’s become harder than ever to keep overspending at bay. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:fb21d901-c77c-4f03-8f5e-4525a952cea02016-10-28T08:57:19-06:002016-10-28T08:57:26-06:00City Council appoints new fire chief 2016-10-28 08:57:19 -0600Kelly CannonThe Draper City Council appointed Clint Smith as the fire chief of the new Draper City Fire Department. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:a63b683f-85dc-49b8-9cac-03b7d531c0b12016-10-28T08:48:50-06:002016-10-28T08:49:04-06:00Euthanasia methods updated2016-10-28 08:48:50 -0600Kelly CannonThe Draper Animal Services has updated its animal euthanasia methods. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:df8735f0-3f2e-43f8-9f89-cd52409420e52016-10-28T08:34:58-06:002016-10-28T08:35:07-06:00City council appoints new member of Traverse Ridge Board2016-10-28 08:34:57 -0600Kelly CannonThe Draper City Council appointed Paul Tonks to be the new member of the Traverse Ridge Administrative Control Board. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:7ba0aa24-5a29-4413-a231-9e49d93ed5102016-09-29T15:00:03-06:002016-10-07T14:40:14-06:00Suicide Rates Prompt Crisis Line Discussion2016-09-29 15:00:02 -0600Bryan ScottNo mother wants to hear her child speak the words “I want to die.” But for parents of children battling depression, that is a fear. And for me, it became a reality when one of my own children was struggling and needed help.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:93bbf921-4a29-413f-b48e-f576f3aabb812016-09-29T14:57:53-06:002016-10-07T14:01:39-06:00County Council Takes on Opioid Crisis2016-09-29 14:57:53 -0600Bryan ScottAs your County Councilman, I appreciate the responsibility that comes with serving our community. No subject is of greater concern to our state right now than opioid abuse and overdose deaths. The problem is pervasive, prevalent, and devastating.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:12daf759-7efd-46e8-b589-f3bb96863d862016-09-29T14:26:16-06:002016-10-20T16:37:46-06:00Residents Hoping to Get Community Garden 2016-09-29 14:26:16 -0600Kelly CannonA group of residents are trying to get enough interest to create a community garden in Draper. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:fb347394-4d04-4a05-ab29-c389ef24af5b2016-09-29T14:21:51-06:002016-10-20T16:42:44-06:00City Council Officially Welcomes New Miss Draper 2016-09-29 14:21:51 -0600Kelly CannonThe city council thanked former Miss Draper, Brynn Garfield, for her year of service and welcomed the new Miss Draper, Sage Nielsen.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.draperjournal.com">Draper Journal</a></small>