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Retreat reflections

Last weekend, I left my car with engine smoking in the parking lot at the Red Pine Lake trailhead, and barely gave it another thought until I returned from my hike five hours later.  >>>

Items that have caught my attention

Writing a regular column like “Viewpoint” requires me to collect oodles of news and feature items from a variety of sources. Here are five to which I cannot devote whole columns, but that deserve mention nevertheless.  >>>

Scientists discuss Pope Francis' encyclical

SALT LAKE CITY — Pope Francis’ concern about the environment, expressed in the encyclical “Laudato Si’”, found plenty of agreement with a four-person panel during the July 29 International Electrical and Electronics Engineering Conference held in Salt Lake City. >>>

Salt Lake Valley pro-life advocates join the nation in 'Women Betrayed' rally

SALT LAKE CITY — Pro-life advocates from across the Salt Lake Valley rallied peacefully in front of Planned Parenthood July 28, calling for state and federal officials to investigate and defund Planned Parenthood. The event was in conjunction with the national “Women Betrayed” rally organized by Students for Life of America and its partner organization Pro-Life Future; rallies took place in about 65 cities across the nation.  >>>

Juan Diego CHS students participate in scientific research projects at the University of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — A group of Juan Diego Catholic High School students spent the first part of their summer researching topics from cancer to educational video game designs at the University of Utah’s College of Pharmacy. The 13 sophomores and juniors capped their participation in the JDCHS’ Academy of Science internship program July 31 by presenting their research projects to an audience of researchers and faculty from the College of Pharmacy, Juan Diego faculty, family and friends at the University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences and Education Building.  >>>

Annual CCS school supplies drive

SALT LAKE CITY — Imagine not being able to buy basic school supplies for your children. >>>

Fun run to raise funds for parish youth group

BOUNTIFUL — The Saint Olaf Youth Group will hold its inaugural 5K Fun Run through a course in Bountiful on Aug. 29, beginning on the grounds of Saint Olaf School.  >>>

Interns help students see real-life experiences

PARK CITY — Four interns came to Park City from Indiana to work with the Holy Cross Ministries Summer Program to assist students in their skills and enhance summer activities. >>>

Holy Cross Ministries Autumn Harvest Benefit is planned

PARK CITY — Holy Cross Ministries will host its Autumn Harvest Benefit, “Sowing Seeds of Knowledge,” for the School Readiness and Afterschool programs in Park City. >>>