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The City received the support of Eagle Scouts and many volunteers in laying sod and planting trees in the neighborhood parks in Saratoga Hills and Dalmore Meadows. We are appreciative of all the volunteers who came out and lent a helping hand. We couldn’t have done it without them. The City recognizes the following individuals:

Joshua Bair Anderson-Saratoga Hills Park: Sod (Eagle Scout, Troop # 1059)
Parents: Jackie & Bair Anderson
· Coordinated and organized the volunteer efforts for the sod laying.
· Recruited and kept track of volunteers.
· Designed and distributing flyers.
· Organized food for a breakfast and a luncheon.
· Worked with City Employees to mark grid layout for sod placement.
· Placed and laid sod.

Parker W. Jones-Saratoga Hills Park: Trees (Eagle Scout, Troop #1059)
Parents: Tim & Amy Jones
· Coordinated and organized the volunteer efforts for the tree planting.
· Recruited and kept track of volunteers.
· Worked with City employees to mark layout placement of trees.
· Placed and planted trees.
· Organized tools and wheelbarrow supplies.
· Organized and provided breakfast by way of donors.

Derek Bayles-Dalmore Meadows: Trees (Eagle Scout, Troop #180)
Parents: Brian & Linda Bayles
· Coordinated and organized the volunteer efforts for the tree planting.
· Recruited and kept track of volunteers.
· Worked with City employees to mark layout placement of trees.
· Placed and planted trees.
· Organized tools and wheelbarrow supplies.
· Organized and provided breakfast by way of donors.

Harvest Hills LDS 4th Ward Youth Group
· Volunteering their time in the laying of sod in Dalmore Meadows park.

Approximate number of volunteers:
Sod Laying:

Saratoga Hills 115 people
Dalmore Meadows 50 people

Tree Planting:

Saratoga Hills 60 people
Dalmore Meadows 45 people

The City saved an estimated $22,557.60 due to the labor of the volunteers.

The City also extend its sincere appreciation to Cecil Tuley, Volunteer Events Coordinator, the Parks department (Rick Kennington, Haven Linde, Mitch Carter, Karl Schempp), Engineering Department (Mark Edwards, Tory Llewelyn, Shane Bennett, Valerie Christensen), as well as the Fire Department.

The City would also like to thank the business sponsors who were so generous in helping out the scouts: Walgreens, Smiths, Macey’s, Costco, Hostess Bread Co.