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JAnuary 2017 “A LittLe Bit of Country” City Newsletter
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Mayor
Jeff Acerson
City Center Offices 100 North State St./Upper Level
785-5043
Community Development 100 North State St./Lower Level
785-7687
Public Works 946 West Center Street
796-7954
Justice Court 100 North State Street
Upper Level
785-1971
Police Department 100 North State Street
Lower Level
Emergency - 911
Non-emergency Dispatch
229-7070
Police Department Offices
769-8600
Fire/EMS Emergency - 911
Non-emergency Dispatch
229-7070
Other Fire Services
229-7327
Aquatics Center 60 West 60 North
610-4160
Community/Senior Center 25 North Main
769-8637/769-8625
City Website www.lindoncity.org
www.facebook.com/lindoncity
HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2017
The holidays are a time for each of us to gather as friends, families and neighbors to reflect
upon what we can be thankful for. And like many people I look at January as a time of renewal, a
time to evaluate the past year and to look ahead. Some of us use this annual “fresh start” as an
opportunity to make resolutions on ways to improve our health, our relationships, and other areas
of our lives. But before we find ourselves feeling guilty for eating that donut for breakfast instead
of a protein shake, here’s 3 simple and easy things you can do for yourself and your community
that can provide a satisfying “check” off that New Year’s list.
1. Make sure you are signed up with the Lindon City alert communication system called
“Everbridge”. The recent Boil Order event over the holiday reminds us of the importance
to receive critical information and this is what Everbridge is designed to do. This alert
system can deliver messages to you any way you want—on your home phone, cell phone,
email, and more so the City may reach you in any emergency (or sometimes non-
emergency situations) to let you know about important City-related events. To learn more
and sign up, go to;
http://www.lindoncity.org/everbridge-emergency-notification.htm
2. Are you recycling yet? Did you know that blue can is able take up to 70% of your garbage
and you don’t even have to wash items or sort them! It’s easy and only $3.25 per month,
which is cheaper than a regular 2nd black trash can. It can save money for you, the cost and
sourcing of raw materials for future manufacturing, and helps eliminate waste from taking
space at the landfill.
To order a Blue Recycle Can, contact Sherrie at the Lindon City Center at 801-785-5043.
Or to learn more go to; http://www.lindoncity.org/utilities-clerk.htm
3. Volunteer even if it’s one time, or a regular activity. You’ll meet new people and feel
great! Anything at all - even something small. There are so many opportunities all around
us – from the local schools, to the Lindon senior center, helping with Lindon Days events,
adopting a park or trail, or serving on one of our many city volunteer committees. Perhaps
coaching one of our city sports leagues? Trust me, you don’t have to be an expert, just a
willingness to get involved! Go to our new re-designed City website to find the contact
info for the departments you are interested in serving, or call the general line at 801-785-
5043.
I am thankful to live with such caring and good people here in Lindon. You truly make it great
and as we look forward to a wonderful and blessed 2017 may we all strive to be good neighbors
and continue making Lindon a wonderful community.
Carolyn Lundberg
Lindon City Councilmember
WINTER PARKING REMINDER
Just a reminder that vehicles can't
park on the roadway in Lindon from
4 am to 4 pm between November 1st and March 15th to facilitate snow
removal. Please make life easier for
our great Snowplow drivers as they work to keep the roads safe for all of
us! Also please remember to look out
for your neighbors who may need help with snow removal from their
driveways and sidewalks!
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LINDON COMMUNITY CENTER
2017 LITTLE MISS LINDON PAGEANT
The 2017 Little Miss Lindon Pageant will be held at 6:00 pm
on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Oak Canyon Jr. High School.
Applications are available at the Community Center, 25 North
Main Street. There is a $30.00 entry fee and applications must
be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017. An
Orientation Tea will be held on January 28th from 10-12:00.
The first 25 applicants (first come first serve basis) will
compete in the pageant in the areas of service, talent and
poise. The pageant is open to young women ages 11 to 13
who live in Lindon or attend Lindon schools. For more
information visit the city website at www.lindoncity.org or
contact Traci Stone at (801) 427-8304.
Little Miss Lindon Flyer
Sign up for one or more of our programs at the Lindon
Community Center this winter! Follow the link below for
registration and more program information. Most classes are
scheduled to begin in February. Some classes have limited
space. Register ASAP to ensure participation. Questions? Give
us a call at (801) 769-8625 or visit lindoncity.org/youth-
programs.htm
· Kids Craft Club
· Brainy Brick Building
· Youth Volleyball Clinic
· Inmotion Junior Golf
KIDS CRAFT CLUB
Send your kids to our Kids Craft Club this fall. Different crafts will be made and
taken home each week. All supplies are included. Classes will be held for kids Grades K-3rd on Tuesdays from
4:45-5:30 pm at the Lindon Community Center in Room 6. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Registration deadline for each session is the first day of class.
January 10-31 $20 February 7-28 $20 March 7-28 $20 April 11-25 ($15) May 2-23 ($20)
BRAINY BRICK BUILDING Come build with Lego bricks! This is a brand new class being offered at the Lindon Community Center! Different themes will be implemented each week. There are no specific guidelines for this class, just pure imagination! We’ll have a building challenge (car, bridge, tower, maze, sports etc.), a building game, and some free build time at
each class. Bricks are provided by the Lindon Community Center. Limited space! Sign up ASAP!
Session: January 13-27 Time: Fridays, 4:00-4:50 pm Ages: 6-10 Fee: $20 (3 classes)
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CLINIC
Register for our youth volleyball
clinic this winter! Learn the sport
and proper techniques from Club
Vinaka Volleyball coach Angela Peterson. Spots will fill up
quickly! Players of all skills are welcome! The clinic will be
held at the Lindon Community Center (25 N Main Street).
Dates: Mondays, Feb 13th-March 27th (no class 1/20)
Fee: $40 (6 classes)
3rd/4th: 4:00-4:50 pm 5th/6th: 5:00-5:50 pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
INMOTION JUNIOR GOLF
Come join us for a FUN session of JUNIOR GOLF. Program includes full swing hitting bays, chipping, indoor putting green, fun games, individual instruction and rule & etiquette. 1 hour programs are held once/week. Each class has a 6:1 student to instructor ratio, taught by InMotion Junior Golf Instructors. Classes will be held at Backyard Greens (523 N 1000 W, Lindon). Please call (801) 980-0162 with any questions.
Online Registrations Only: www.inmotionjuniorgolf.com/Lindon-recreation
AGE DAY/TIME PROGRAM DETAILS DATES COST
4-7 Weds, 4-5 pm Beginner-Intermediate 1/11-2/8 $79/5 weeks
4-7 Weds, 4-5 pm Beginner-Intermediate 2/15-3/15 $79/5 weeks
8-12 Weds, 5-6 pm Beginner-Intermediate 1/11-2/8 $79/5 weeks
8-12 Weds, 5-6 pm Beginner-Intermediate 2/15-3/15 $79/5 weeks
12-17 Thurs, 7-8 pm Beginner-Intermediate 1/12-2/9 $79/5 weeks
12-17 Thurs, 7-8 pm Beginner-Intermediate 2/16-3/16 $79/5 weeks
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Lindon City Newsletter JANUARY 2017
LINDON SENIOR CENTER NEWS
Weekly Activities & Classes
Monday – Grocery Shopping: 11:00 am
Monday & Wednesday – Family History Class:
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Tuesday – Pickle Ball: 10:00 am
Wednesday – TOPS: 10:30 am
Thursday, 2nd and 4th of the month – Card
Making with Bernie at 12:30 pm
Friday – Bingo 12:30 pm
3rd Friday of the month – Free blood pressure
screenings 10:30-12:00
Center Closed Monday, Jan. 16th, MLK Jr.
Day- no lunch served
BUS TRIP: Taste Chocolate Shop Jan. 13th at
1:00 pm.
Beating the Blues Presentation: Jan. 19th at
12:30
Senior Move Day “Singing in the Rain” Jan. 27th
at 1:00 pm
SENIOR MONTHLY OUTING
For the senior outing this month we will be going to the “Taste
Chocolate Shop” on Friday, January 13th at 1:00 pm.
Donations of $4.00 are appreciated. For more information call
Cyndi at 801-769-8627 or visit the Senior Center Front Desk.
A Reminder that we have a bus! We would love to provide
transportation to and from the Senior Center! We also offer
transportation to the store or doctor appointments on Mondays
between 10:30 – 1:30. This service is available for Lindon
Resident Seniors. Please call the center for availability!
For more information see the senior
newsletter or contact the Senior Center Front
Desk at 801-769-8625
Senior Center January Newsletter
Senior Center January Lunch Menu
Come eat lunch with us at the Senior Center!
Please call or let the front desk know if you will be attending
lunch by 1:00 pm the day before (801-769-8625). This ensures
that there will be enough for everyone!
A $3.00 donation is greatly appreciated!
SENIOR MOVIE DAY!
Come and join us for senior movie
day at the Lindon Senior Center on
January 27th at 1:00 pm. We will be
showing the classic movie “Singing
in the Rain”. Popcorn and treats will
be provided! Hope to see you there!
Lindon City is pleased to recognize Chad Hendrickson,
Waste Water Technician, for his outstanding employee efforts
with our Employee Recognition Award for this quarter.
Congratulations and thanks for always doing a great job for
the city Chad! Keep up the good work!
Lindon City wants to thank PROFIRE ENERGY located in
Lindon, for donating and supporting
Lindon City’s Employee Recognition Program.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP
Republic Services will be providing
Lindon City’s Christmas tree pickup
from January 30th to February 3rd.
Trees must be placed curbside no
later than 7 a.m. beginning January
30th to ensure prompt pickup (live
trees only, undecorated and no
flocked trees please). Service is limited to one tree per
household. Thanks for your cooperation in advance!
January 2017
Make Commingled Recycling a New Year’s Resolution!
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It’s a new year, and there is a new way to think about
your trash…Recycle it! Lindon City curbside recycling is an
easy and convenient way to make a difference and save some
cash. Go green to save some green! Recycling containers cost
$3.25 month. They’re cheaper than having a second garbage
container and 70% of what you would throw out is actually
recyclable.
If you are interested in ordering a recycling can
please contact the Lindon City Utilities Clerk at 801-785-5043
or by email at [email protected].
You’ve helped save lives with your
previous blood donations, and we
need your help again! As you are
probably aware, we have a dramatic
need for blood in the summer months.
Only dedicated volunteer blood donor
like you can help ensure that hospitals
have an adequate blood supply on hand to help save the lives
of critically ill and injured patients. A patient somewhere
needs your blood type. Please make and keep a blood donation
appointment in the coming days! To schedule your
appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS or click here.
HOW I CAME TO LINDON……
In 1976, Connie and I were taking a drive. I don’t know where we were headed, but we were driving through Lindon. We were on the side roads and enjoying the beautiful open fields. Oh, and the view of Timpanogos was amazing. As we began to drive through the Hollow, we saw a for sale sign on the west side of the road. What a wonderful piece of property. Connie said, “I would love to live there.” That’s how it began. We were right next to Ernie’s hill and the Hollow stream ran from the springs down to the Rodeo grounds. And, oh the stories we could tell! When we built here, there were fewer homes, only two LDS wards (one east of State St. and one west of State St.), but great people. The outdoors was and is everywhere. Even with the growth of the city, the citizens are good people that care for each other. Thanks to all of you. And thanks to our city leaders and employees, who maintain that same beautiful and peaceful environment of “a little bit of country.”
Lyle & Connie Lamoreaux
These monthly articles are presented by the Lindon City Historical Commission featuring Lindon residents and titled “How I Came to Lindon”. This month’s article features Lindon residents, Lyle and Connie Lamoreaux. These
articles are written to preserve Lindon’s Historical stories and to honor the residents of Lindon. If you have a family member or friend, living in Lindon, who would like to be featured in an article, please
email [email protected]
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