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Airplanes and Food

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Sep 25, 2019

This week we have the update on the Heber City Airport, how to make your home look better in 10 minutes or less, and fun food festivals coming up this weekend. Recently, the Heber City Council approved a grant agreement to fund the Airport Master Plan update. The Heber Airport Master Plan will be updated for the first time since 2003 in the coming months (taking around 18 to 24 months). The update will fulfill grant assurances the city made to the Federal Aviation Administration which subsidizes the costs of operation at the airport. Without the master plan update the city would be required to pay for upkeep of the airport on their own. The master plan update will be managed by Heber City Manager Matt Brower, Airport Engineer Jeremy McAlister and Airport Manager Travis Biggs.

The Community Advisory Committee will provide the Airport Master Plan update with a voice for the community as a whole as different elements and impacts are considered. Heber City Manager Matt Brower noted that they still need a few more recommendations from council to fill out the list of 10-15 committee members.

“There is a representative we’re looking for from Midway still, from Charleston, from the local airport committee or I should say (Users and Tennent's Association) we have two at large members,” Brower explained. “So, we're looking to council right now to see if we can't make sure we round out this committee.” The Technical Advisory Committee on the other hand is much smaller and is meant to have members with a technical background in aviation, airports and the FAA. “The FAA pays for 90.63% the state pays for 6.6% and we pay for the other 4.685%,” Biggs said. “So, our costs will be $27,781 which has been included in the budget.”

Fall and cooler weather is upon us and before you get too comfortable, here is How To Make Your Home Look 10 Times Better in 10 Minutes Or Less.

Cut the clutter - Almost everybody has these little spots of clutter—a box over here, a pile of papers over there. You may barely even notice these things, because you’re so used to seeing them. A neat trick - Take a picture of your home, this will help you see it through new eyes, and maybe inspire you to find permanent homes for things that are sitting out.

Take something away - So many interiors have just a little too much stuff. By removing one or two items creates a more breathable, relaxing atmosphere, and gives the things that are left a chance to really shine. This doesn’t mean you have to get the rid of the things you love—move them to another room, or put them in storage, and then rotate them back in (and take something else out) when you’re ready for a change.

Let your furniture breathe - Try taking furniture pieces and moving them just slightly farther away from one another. Even a few inches can make a big difference. If you have the space, giving your furniture a little extra room to breathe can give your space a lighter, airier, feel. Another trick - Pulling furniture just a few inches away from the wall.

Add flowers - If you look closely, you’ll notice a thing that many of the most beautiful house tour shoots have in common: fresh cut flowers. A touch of the natural adds liveliness and texture to a room, and can help to soften the lines of a modern space. Having fresh flowers all the time could get a bit spendy, but you can achieve the same effect with a houseplant, which is a (hopefully) one-time purchase.

Embrace the diagonal - One way to make a picture a little more exciting is to take one thing in the photo and angle it just a bit. You can try this with furniture pieces like accent chairs or ottomans—there’s no rule that says everything has to sit on a grid. By looking at your home like a stylist, you can unlock the potential that’s been there all along.

The Gastronomic Salt Lake City has shared the Feast Of The Five Senses - The 2019 edition of this event promises to the biggest and best yet – returning for its 15th year in one of the grandest and most unique settings – The Salt Lake Masonic Temple (650 E. South Temple).

The evening usually begins with passed appetizers, cocktails/wine/beer and a silent auction before moving onto a seated multi course dinner with wine pairings (ably selected and supplied by Francis Fecteau). After dinner wrapped up last year we all left with little goodie bags courtesy of Caputo’s Market too. Those participating for the 2019 event so far include: Shon Foster – Sego Restaurant, Logen Crew – SLC Eatery, Alan Brines – Current Fish & Oyster, Mariah Christensen & Casey Bowthorpe – Harmons, Park City Culinary Institute, Buzz Willey – Pallet, Nathan Powers – Bambara, Adam Kreisel – Chaia Cucina and Romina Rasmussen – Les Madeleines. Tickets are priced $125 per person with wine pairings priced $25 extra. They can be purchased online here.

Celebrate The Bounty - If you can’t wait for October, this yearly celebration of local producers is back for another go around come September 26th from 7-9 pm. The event moved to the new Caffe Molise digs in 2018, and will reprise that location for 2019. The event is a fundraiser for Local First Utah and the 2019 party will partner local restaurants with local distillers/bars. Food only tickets are priced $65, food and drink tickets are $75 and VIP tables (seating for eight guests) are are available for $1,000. Tickets are on sale at www.localfirst.org/celebratethebounty.

Oktoberfest 2019 - An increasing number of local operations are getting in on the Bavarian festivities for 2019. Make sure your stein never runs empty – and be sure to keep note on the following events:

Snowbird - The granddaddy of all Utah Oktoberfest events. Snowbird’s Oktoberfest attracts thousands of visitors each year making it one of the largest festivals in Utah. Admission to Oktoberfest is free and the event runs from noon – 6 p.m every Saturday and Sunday now through October 20th. More details.

T.F. Brewing -Bavarian food provided by Beltex Meats, pretzels and treats… and of course…plenty of German style biers. Ticket includes entry into the event and a special edition glass to take home. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of. $10 Beltex Bier Brats with side. Pretzels and other snacks will be available. Event is 21 and over and will be held on September 28th and 29th. More details.

4th West Oktoberfest - Also on Saturday and Sunday 28/29th – this 2-day festival features live music from local artists, local Salt Lake Valley food trucks, Utah vendors, and fun for the whole family. Games will include giant jenga, corn hole, children’s activities, and much more! Enjoy the music, the eats, and all over fun with natural, gluten-free ciders from Mountain West Hard Cider and beers from Red Rock Brewery. More details.

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