🌱 Lawmakers Join Concerned Parents + 3 Hospitalized In DUI Collision

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Salt Lake City Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

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But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 87 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Salt Lake City:

1. Early next week, Big Cottonwood Canyon is expected to see faster flows in water, but officials confirm that Salt Lake City water users should not be worried about the runoff. According to the Department of Public Utilities, a treatment facility installed at the mouth of the canyon will only accept water until it hits a certain level of dirtiness. The water that isn't accepted will flow right into the Jordan River. The facility is in good shape now, and city officials confirm that residents won't feel any disruptions when it comes to water. (The Salt Lake Tribune)
2. For weeks, parents in the Alpine School District have been fighting to stop elementary school closures in their community, but now they're receiving help from the Utah State Legislature. Despite the hundreds of public comments, Alpine's School Board voted to possibly continue the closure of Sharen and Valley View elementary schools by the end of next year. The Alpine School District said they couldn't comment on pending litigation after parents filed a lawsuit to pause the process of closing schools. (Salt Lake Tribune)
3. On Sunday, May 21, a driver who was allegedly intoxicated caused a head-on collision outside of a liquor store in Farmington. According to witnesses, the driver was heading northbound when they crossed the center line and crashed directly into a car on the southbound side of the road. The driver of the southbound car and his two passengers were treated by medical personnel for non-life-threatening injuries. (ABC4)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• New Readers Book Group at Virtual Branch (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• One of Salt Lake City's best-known food merchants is teaming up with a Utah chocolatier to develop gourmet chocolate bars using a rare wild cacao from the Bolivian rainforest. Caputo's Market & Deli and Ritual Chocolate are coming together to bring residents, community members, and tourists a chocolate bar experience they will never forget. All the proceeds from the chocolate bar's sales will support sustainable farming in Salt Lake and beyond. (Salt Lake Tribune)
• On Saturday, May 20, over 50 veterans gathered to complete the eight-mile Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike. The hike's mission was to help eliminate veteran suicide and bring more awareness to those struggling with PTSD and other mental and physical health issues. Jarvie Curtis, a Marine Corps veteran, says we can't turn a blind eye to those needing support. (Fox 13 - Salt Lake City)
• The Salt Lake City Arts Council is searching for candidates to fill three available positions. The council is currently hiring for positions include Public Art Program Coordinator, Public Art Program Manager, and Office Facilitator. Applications for two positions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jun. 4, so visit here if you're interested in learning more. (Salt Lake City Arts Council)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.