In a report published October 5, Mayor Paul Penrod announced that funding for the design of the Freeman Allred reservoir project has been secured. This development allows the design process for the project, which began several years ago during Mayor Cynthia DeGrey's administration, to move forward.
The city is preparing for several upcoming community events. Haunted tours are scheduled to begin Oct. 2, and the annual trunk or treat will be held on Oct. 31 on Main Street. For questions regarding the trunk or treat, officials suggest contacting Anne Osborne. Additionally, the Spring City Citizen Corps will host presentations every Thursday at 7 p.m. at 150 E Center St. Scheduled presentations include a session on Redmond Clay by Neal Bosshardt on Oct. 8, an Apocalyptic Potluck on Oct. 15, water purification and storage ideas on Oct. 22, and a session on heart attack response on Oct. 29.
The monthly Senior Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Old School City Center ballroom. The menu features beef stew, homemade bread, garden salad, and apple pie bars, with entertainment provided by Chris Anderson. The cost is $7 per plate. Residents wishing to attend must RSVP to Becky Holbrook at 801-369-1351 by Oct. 17.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Sept. 30, where they approved the minutes from the Aug. 26 meeting and the Sept. 9 work meeting. The commission approved two subdivisions for Martin McCain and Mark Sorensen and voted to recommend Citi Design, LLC’s bid for the General Plan to the City Council. Additionally, the commission discussed a road easement for a home built several years ago to rectify an unrecorded easement. The Fall R6 Regional Growth Summit is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Richfield at Snow College.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers Canal Creek Camp will meet on Monday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. in the Old School Community Center Ballroom for a lesson titled "Pioneer Frontier Laundresses" by Nedra Allred. Meanwhile, the Sorensen Farm will be harvesting potatoes mid to late October, with updates expected on the Post Office Boards and Facebook.
Mayor Penrod advised residents to check furnaces, woodstoves, and fireplaces as temperatures change to prevent chimney fires and CO2 issues. Pam Howell is also offering 12 mg Ivermectin pills for $27 per box of 100 at Thursday night classes.
