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🌱 Draper fire chief shares how new tragedy reopens old wounds

Draper, Utah Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Draper! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Draper fire chief shares how new tragedy reopens old wounds

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Herriman and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Draper fire chief reflects on losing one of his own after deadly firefighter tragedy (ksl.com) — Draper’s fire chief is reflecting on the pain of losing Battalion Chief Matt Burchett as the community mourns three firefighters killed along the Utah‑Colorado border. At the Draper fire station, tributes to Burchett remain on display, underscoring the daily risks local crews face and the close-knit bond shared with firefighters across the country.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Rose Shop did beautifully with this custom order for my husband's grandmother.
    I asked for it to be colorful and they delivered. They even had her favorite flowers. @ (Nextdoor Alpine Lone Peak)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member - Part Time Nights in Draper. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Shift Lead (7524) 11400 S 700 E in Draper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Draper here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2 adults, teen boy charged in fatal Taylorsville shootout (ksl.com)
  • U.S. Soccer Fans Shouldn't Underestimate Bosnia and Herzegovina (time.com)
  • Review: Watchhouse Made Utah Even Warmer Last Saturday • Salt Lake Magazine (saltlakemagazine.com)

Riverton

  • Utah's Best 4th of July Events, Fireworks, Parades & America 250 Celebrations (mylocalutah.com)

Ok Draper! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Draper

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