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The Old Dome Meeting House which will open this June is a reflection of Riverton City’s history.
Riverton Remembers Its Past In New Building
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t’s an unusual sight: a structure with a dome atop rising out of the currently-under-reconstruction Riverton Park with the words ‘The Old Dome Meeting House’ emblazoned across its front. And it has many Riverton residents and motorists who drive by wondering just what it is and what it’s for. The Old Dome Meeting House, located at 12600 South 1450 West, will be a gathering place for residents of Riverton and neighboring cities. Its unusual design is modeled around a historic building which was once where the Riverton Library is now located. Along with the rest of the park, the Old Dome building is scheduled to open to the public on June 22. It will be available to rent for a
By Taylor Stevens
variety of activities—everything from business meetings, museum and art shows to community gatherings, education classes and public and private celebrations. A rental fee structure will be released later this spring. The 11,321-square-foot Old Dome building was included in the $15 million park budget. The basement has a multi-purpose room, which will be used for gatherings and trainings, as well as a second floor gallery area, which will house artifacts from the original Dome Church.
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Follow This Act If You DARE
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Retiring DARE Officer Jeff West (at right) is recognized by Police Chief Dwayne Anjewierden for his work in the program.
ixteen years, 13,000 kids, 241 graduations, and he’s still smiling. That’s DARE Officer Jeff West. West, who retired Jan. 31, became a deputy sheriff in the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s office in 1982. Over the years he served in many capacities, until he became a DARE officer in 1999. For the past 14 years, he has taught the DARE program to Herriman fourth graders. “You have had a tremendous impact on a lot of students. We are entirely indebted to you for your service of 33 years,” Police Chief Dwayne Anjewierden told West
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quotable community:
“It is positively baffling to me why City Fathers are using the date of 1865 for the so-called “founding” of Riverton.”
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