A born-and-bred Provoan was crowned Miss Provo on June 2.
Erika Richards, a sophomore at Brigham Young University majoring in humanities, won the coveted crown after she and six other contestants competed on talent, evening wear, physical fitness and an interview.
It was Richards's second time in the running; last year's competition was preparation for this year, she said.
"It was an opportunity to seriously progress in a platform, so when I won, my first thought was, 'Oh gosh, I've got a lot of work ahead of me,' " she said.
She volunteers with the American Lung Association to teach an asthma management program in local elementary schools. Richards has asthma, so she knows the struggles that can come with it, she said.
She had to be home-schooled for two years growing up while figuring out how to manage the condition.
"I missed out on some experiences that I hope other kids will not have to miss out on," she said.
Richards made her first official appearance as Miss Provo when she led the Provo Municipal Council in the pledge of allegiance.
One of her biggest fans, Councilwoman Cindy Richards, her mother, watched with a smile.
Pageant Director Judi Dayton said Richards will be an ambassador for the mayor's office for the next year as she works in the elementary schools, then next summer she will compete for the Miss Utah title. Corinne Foster, the outgoing Miss Provo, will be competing at the state level next month.
City officials are reminding residents of the clean streets ordinance. The ordinance states that placing any trash or obstruction in streets, gutters, sidewalks, neighboring properties, or open space is unlawful. The ordinance also states that builders must have a permit to put building materials on portions of any public street.
The American Fork City Council has set a public hearing to consider declaring its broadband network as surplus. That is the first step necessary before a city sells an item. The public is invited to comment Tuesday at 6 p.
m. at the library, 64 S. 100 East, American Fork.
The city would sell the network, fiber and related equipment.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a group for individuals who struggle and obsess with food control and or weight, has a new meeting place and time. The group meets every Thursday at 7 p.
m. in the Cedar Hills Charleston Assisted Living Center, 1020 N. 4600 West.
There is no cost to attend.
Some Eagle Mountain neighborhoods will be a bit lighter in the near future. The City Council approved a contract June 6 with the Community Development Block Grant Program to install street lights within the Eagle Park -- phases one and two and Eagle Point -- plat A, B and C neighborhoods in the city center area.
Of the $217,800 cost, the CDBG will contribute $126,096. Eagle Mountain has reserved $91,704 for completion of the project. An exact date of completion is not known at this time, but it should be no later than the end of 2007.
The Lehi Arts Council will hold an audition for West Side Story at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Lehi Arts Center, 685 N.
Center St. Auditions will be by appointment only and appointments as well as more information can be had by contacting Nancy Hamblin, 318-8404.
The City Council approved replatting a lot in the Canberra Heights development in order to prevent storm water coming out of Dry Canyon that could potentially flood nearby homes.
The Book Club will be reviewing "In Cold Blood," by Truman Capote. The review will be June 27 at 8 p.m.
in the Payson City Library, 66 S. Main St. For more information, call the library at 465-5220.
Pleasant Grove residents are invited to learn more about how Mountain View Corridor funding issues relate to Utah's statewide $16.5 billion transportation funding shortfall. A town hall meeting will be June 28 at 6:30 p.
m. in the Pleasant Grove City Council Chambers at City Hall, 86 E. 100 South.
Those attending the meeting will learn about transportation funding options, including potential tolling. An update on the Mountain View Corridor Environmental Impact Statement Study will also be available and project team members will be on hand to answer questions.
The City Council has approved the proposed site plan for the Riverbend development, approximately one-half mile south of State Road 73 on the east side of Redwood Road.
The development is about 15 acres.
Sarah Douglas of Tremonton has been crowned Fiesta Days Rodeo Queen. First attendant is Kristie Kidman of Spanish Fork, second attendant is Kandas Barker of Spanish Fork and the alternate is Melissa Hallam of Spanish Fork.
The queen receives a saddle, buckle, tiara and $200; the attendants also receive a buckle, tiara and $200 to help cover the expenses of promoting rodeo. They will reign over the Fiesta Days Rodeo and 24th of July Parade.
Councilman Ben Jolley, the city's representative on the Airport Board, told the City Council at its June 6 meeting that the Springville-Spanish Fork Airport is presently self-sufficient, and has required no money from either Springville or Spanish Fork.
Many new hangers have been built at the airport and more are planned. An extension of the runway is also planned, and property purchases have been proceeding to this end. Jolley said that several businesses are being established near the runway, which are aircraft related.
This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page D2.
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