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Home Care In Salem, UT

Home Care Salem, UT

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic The House of the Seven Gables gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Salem, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“MUST READ!! This is the best company to hire for your loved ones who need ongoing caregiver and companion services. Very thoughtful and experienced caregivers and admin staff who care deeply about the details and about customer satisfaction. Brent and Lea have been incredibly supportive and flexible, and caregivers Aarylyn, Sabrina, Lydia, and Hailie have been accommodating, patient, professional and safe. They regularly take my loved one on outings in the community to help her claim her independance and have become a vital part of her healthcare and happiness. LOVE THIS PLACE!!”

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“I am a caregiver with ABC, and I am so happy with the company!! They are so flexible and understanding with my schedule:) such genuine people and the clients are amazing!! They truly embody the name of the company... Not just for the clients but also for their employees???? it makes for an amazing place to work ????”

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“I am a current client of this provider I have Always Best Care Serving Southern Utah for my husband. We got somebody coming in to help. The caregivers are good. They provide total a.m. care help like getting up and getting dressed. We have different ones and so they're trying to get us some steady people coming in. The scheduling is a little bit hard right now. The care has been good, though.”

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“I am a current client of this provider I have Always Best Care Serving Southern Utah for my husband. We got somebody coming in to help. The caregivers are good. They provide total a.m. care help like getting up and getting dressed. We have different ones and so they're trying to get us some steady people coming in. The scheduling is a little bit hard right now. The care has been good, though.”

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“Absolutely the best company here in St George! The care goes above and beyond what any family could ever ask for when handling care. They only have the best of the best caregivers that love to help! Their training and communication is top notch. Love this company! I refer all my friends and family! Couldn’t be more proud of an exceptional company!”

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“i’ve been working for ABC for about 6 months now & love it! they’re super flexible & have true love & passion for helping others!”

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“I've been with ABC 3 years now. They have been gracious and kind whenever I have had to change my schedule or not be able to work a shift. They make me feel like family, and they strive to help the clients feel the same. We love our clients, caregivers and staff.”

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“Love working here! Brent and lea are so sweet and understanding towards everyone! They work very hard! Great pay and amazing communication!”

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“This is a great company to work for if you’re interested in a flexible schedule. Management is so supportive and will do what they can to make everyday at work a good day. They communicate effectively and quickly to ensure nothing is miscommunicated or misunderstood. Working here as been so rewarding and educational.”

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“Always Best Care of Southern Ut is a great company. In November I will have worked with them for three years. I am a senior myself and absolutely love working with them. They always try to make sure the client and the caregiver have a good relationship with each other. They are family owned and genuinely care about both client and employees.”

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“Always Best Care has definitely been a blessing to our little familys life. As an employer of ABC they have been amazing with flexibility in chosing my schedule so that not only am I able to work but also be home with my kids when I need to be. They are amazing and put their employees first. I love being a member of ABC team.”

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“Always Best Care has some of the friendliest staff. They are quick to learn & eager to assist. Great schedulers who are on top of managing the schedules & keeping their employees accountable. I sure appreciate all the help they give!”

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“Always Best Care has some of the friendliest staff. They are quick to learn & eager to assist. Great schedulers who are on top of managing the schedules & keeping their employees accountable. I sure appreciate all the help they give!”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Salem, UT?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Salem, UT

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bush's Pasture Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Amadeus Restaurant or visit Narbonne House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Salem, UT

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Salem, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your UT's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Salem, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Cedar Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
  • Meadow Creek Village Assisted Living
  • Redwood Heights Assisted Living
  • Bonaventure of Salem
  • Santiam Gardens Residential Care
  • Battle Creek Memory Care
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Salem, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Latest News in Salem, UT

Salem city officials approve development of high-end golf club, private resort

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutesSALEM, Utah County — Salem city officials, in Utah County, have approved the development of a high-end private golf club resort community called Three Bridges.The approval clears the way for real estate company High Ground Development to start the next phase of development on the 530-acre luxury residential community."Three Bridges is envisioned as a multigenerational resort club community that rethinks e...

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SALEM, Utah County — Salem city officials, in Utah County, have approved the development of a high-end private golf club resort community called Three Bridges.

The approval clears the way for real estate company High Ground Development to start the next phase of development on the 530-acre luxury residential community.

"Three Bridges is envisioned as a multigenerational resort club community that rethinks every aspect of the private club lifestyle and tailors it to the families of today," a press release from Three Bridges says.

Along with an 18-hole golf course, the community will include a surf lake, beach club, a luxury hotel, pickleball courts, pools, hiking and biking trails, a fitness center, a spa and an event venue. The beach club and surf lake are scheduled to open in the spring of 2026 and the branded hotel is slated to open in 2027.

The community, located on the western foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, will have an extensive trail system for biking and hiking that will also be used for cross-country skiing, sledding and electric snow bikes in the winter.

The residential area will have custom homes ranging from a quarter to a full acre in size and a collection of turn-key waterfront residences. Property prices will run from $300,000 to more than $1 million for smart homes that have access to resort-style amenities.

"A highly amenitized community such as Three Bridges does not exist between Park City and St. George, and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships and hotel offerings," said Ryan Miller, High Ground Development partner.

Golf architecture firm Robert Trent Jones II will design the private, 18-hole golf course and practice facility. The first nine holes are anticipated to be finished in mid-2025, with the complete course constructed by the summer of 2026.

"The golf concept will be created with the next generation of the sport in mind. Guests will enjoy over-the-top comfort stations located around the course, a start-of-the-round sports bar with fire pits, a full-day cafe, and a Golf Academy with professional club fitting with swing and ball flight analysis," Miller said.

High Ground Development said Three Bridges will provide a substantial economic impact to Salem and Utah County. The development and construction will create about 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, with another 150 full-time jobs to service guests and residents once the community is up and running.

Three Bridges will start accepting membership applications in January 2024.

New road in Salem officially opens, connecting nearby communities to I-15

? Loafer Mountain Parkway in Salem officially opened to the public Friday, providing a more direct route to the Interstate 15 freeway for Elk Ridge, Salem and Woodland Hills residents.The existing routes for those communities to travel to the freeway are Main Street in Payson and Spanish Fork. With this new parkway, congestion is expected to decrease significantly.This new 2.5-mile road connects state Route 164 (8000 South) and S.R. 198 (Elk Ridge Drive) in Salem.“This ...

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Loafer Mountain Parkway in Salem officially opened to the public Friday, providing a more direct route to the Interstate 15 freeway for Elk Ridge, Salem and Woodland Hills residents.

The existing routes for those communities to travel to the freeway are Main Street in Payson and Spanish Fork. With this new parkway, congestion is expected to decrease significantly.

This new 2.5-mile road connects state Route 164 (8000 South) and S.R. 198 (Elk Ridge Drive) in Salem.

“This means a lot to all of the surrounding communities because it’s direct access to the freeway and to medical care,” said Utah County Commission Chair Amelia Powers Gardner. “This road could literally be life or death for somebody in Elk Ridge who’s trying to get to a hospital; they now have a direct route.”

This is just the first phase of the project. The next and final phase will be the complete reconstruction of a segment of Elk Ridge Drive to 11200 South, which connects to Loafer Mountain Parkway, according to a press release. This construction will begin as early as January, and when the total project is complete it will total 4.5 miles.

Thursday afternoon, a ribbon strung across the road was cut by Utah County Commission Vice Chair Brandon Gordon to signify the official opening of the road. The cutting of the ribbon was followed by a motorcade for the first vehicles to drive on the newly opened road. Vehicles representing all of the area’s residents drove in a line down the long stretch of road, including construction vehicles, tractors, sports cars, police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, pickup trucks and antique vehicles.

The $40 million project was funded by the county, because as both commissioner Gordon and Powers Gardner explained to the Daily Herald, it is a regional project. “It wouldn’t make sense for the city of Salem to be the one leading it and paying for it because it benefits the citizens as a greater whole,” Powers Gardner said.

Gordon explained that usually development spurs road construction. But in Salem and much of South Utah County, farming remains highly prevalent. “This is government partnership, working with the cities to bridge the gap where development is not happening through here; we’re still farming,” he said. “So, the fact that we’ve been able to pull this off, I think, is a huge win and just speaks to local elected officials and landowners working together.”

The ground was broken on Loafer Mountain Parkway on Nov. 14, 2022, by Kenny Seng Construction, but plans and concepts for the road began decades ago, when many current city and county leaders were still in grade school. Salem Mayor Kurt Christensen said when this road was first being discussed, he remembers the county saying they had the money to fund it, which was $3 million to $5 million at the time.

Powers Gardner explained the most challenging and longest part of this project was obtaining the land needed for the road. However, it was not due to unwilling landowners, she said, but because they wanted to ensure the design of the road worked well for each party involved.

According to Powers Gardner, many of the property owners involved are multigenerational farmers. “This affects their operations significantly for generations,” she said. “So, we wanted to handle that with sensitivity, but also recognizing that this has been a regional project that’s been in the works for decades.”

Added Gordon, “We’re also a very land/property rights-friendly commission right now. … We want them to farm for as long as they want to, and we want them also to exercise their rights if they want their kids to build on their farm and build homes and homestead themselves as well.”

Much of the leadership involved, including Christensen, Gordon and members of Kenny Seng Construction, have direct connections to farming, whether they grew up in northern Utah County or worked on their family farm.

The road goes through Christensen’s family farm, and he joked in his speech that “I’m still trying to figure out how to get my cows from that side of the road to this side of the road.”

“It does mean more than just a road to us,” he said. “Some of us that have lived here all our lives and had the land down here, it means a change of life, but it’s going to be a good change.”

Much of the design of the road is specifically for farmers, such as pullouts for the farms along the road and large shoulders to give room for the heavy farming equipment they will need to drive down the road.

“We didn’t just draw a line on a map and say, ‘You need to sell us that land, and this is where the road is gonna go,'” Powers Gardner said. “They (the farmers) came and said, ‘This is an integral part of my farming operation. This is where we get water to our cattle. We cannot disrupt this.’ So then we would say, ‘OK, well, what if we shift the road like this?'”

She said these were common conversations with the farmers throughout the entire process. She continued, “We worked with them as partners and said, ‘Help us understand your operation and how we can minimize the effects of the impact on your operation as much as possible.'”

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Salem running back Peyton Lewis picks Tennessee

Salem High School running back Peyton Lewis announced on Twitter on Saturday that he has verbally committed to play football for Southeastern Conference power Tennessee.“Getting an opportunity to play there at a place that I’m very passionate about was kind of like a second-to-none decision for me,” Lewis said Saturday in a phone interview from Tennessee.Lewis, who is concluding his junior year of high school, had tweeted earlier this month that his final six schools were Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Penn Stat...

Salem High School running back Peyton Lewis announced on Twitter on Saturday that he has verbally committed to play football for Southeastern Conference power Tennessee.

“Getting an opportunity to play there at a place that I’m very passionate about was kind of like a second-to-none decision for me,” Lewis said Saturday in a phone interview from Tennessee.

Lewis, who is concluding his junior year of high school, had tweeted earlier this month that his final six schools were Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, South Carolina and Florida.

But actually, he had already made up his mind at that point.

Lewis took an unofficial visit to Tennessee in March and returned for Tennessee’s spring game last month. Lewis said he called Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack the day after the spring game to tell him he was picking the Volunteers.

Mack suggested to Lewis that he wait until the Volunteers’ Memorial Day weekend recruiting event, which began Saturday, to make his decision public.

So Lewis told only his parents, siblings, a few friends and a few of the Salem football coaches about his decision.

“Kind of kept it secret until today,” Lewis said.

He was glad to finally reveal his choice Saturday.

“It kind of just felt like I was procrastinating,” he said. “It was eating at me. I just had to let it out.”

Coach Josh Heupel’s Volunteers went 11-2 overall and 6-2 in SEC play last season. They beat Clemson in the Orange Bowl.

“It feels great, knowing that I’ll be playing in one of the best conferences in the nation for football,” Lewis said. “It seems something that once was very lofty for me, but … I believe with all the confidence in me that I’m capable of playing at that level.”

Tennessee offered him a scholarship in February.

“Tennessee has always been in my mind, even before I was getting recruited by them,” he said. “Ever since I got the offer, Tennessee was always at No. 1 for me.”

Lewis said family vacations to the state of Tennessee had made him partial to the Volunteers.

“I already had a foundation of Tennessee’s culture and what it’s like to be in Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg,” he said.

The 6-foot, 190-pound Lewis is rated the No. 158 player in the nation in the graduating class of 2024 by ESPN. He is rated the No. 8 running back in the country in that class by ESPN, as well as the No. 2 player in the commonwealth in that class.

Virginia Tech and Virginia were among the 35 schools that had offered him a scholarship.

Lewis rushed for 1,560 yards and 17 touchdowns last fall. He made the Class 4 all-state first team at both running back and kick returner and made the second team as a punt returner.

Lewis said Tennessee plans to use him at running back.

Was it hard to turn down an offer from Alabama’s storied program?

“It was definitely hard to turn down Alabama,” Lewis said. “But as of right now, Tennessee has a lot of momentum offensive-wise. To me, it’s [about] the relationships that you build and the type of learning environment that I will be in.

“I personally have never taken a trip to Alabama.”

And how hard was it to turn down an offer from two-time defending College Football Playoff champ Georgia?

“I’ve never taken a visit to Georgia,” he said. “I kind of was star-struck by Tennessee the first time that I got to meet the coaches and experience what it was like amongst the players.”

In addition to Tennessee, Lewis took unofficial visits to South Carolina, Penn State, Virginia Tech, UVa and James Madison. The visits to those other schools occurred before he made his choice last month.

What made him cross Virginia Tech and UVa off his list?

“I didn’t really have any aspirations of going to a school really close to home,” he said. “I kind of wanted to be … conveniently close but still somewhat far away.”

Lewis also shines on the track.

He successfully defended his title in the 55 meters at the Class 4 state indoor championships this year. He took second in three events at the Nike Indoor Nationals, where he was part of a first-place relay team.

As a sophomore, he won the 100 meters at the Class 4 state outdoor championships.

He does not play to run track in college.

Salem Hills student captures the title of Miss Utah’s Teen over the weekend

PROVO, UTAH (Good Things Utah) — Jaylynn Lindley, a 16-year-old student from Salem Hills High School, was named Miss Utah’s Teen 2023 this past weekend at ...

PROVO, UTAH (Good Things Utah) — Jaylynn Lindley, a 16-year-old student from Salem Hills High School, was named Miss Utah’s Teen 2023 this past weekend at the Provo Covey Center. It is safe to say that this talented young lady has a bright future ahead of her. With a passion for dance, a commitment to academics, and a heart for service, Jaylynn is a true inspiration to young people everywhere.

At the Miss Utah’s Teen competition, Jaylynn shone brightly, winning several awards including the Top Fitness, Top Evening Gown, and Overall Dancer Award. Her hard work and dedication also earned her the 11th-grade Scholastic Achievement Award. Upon winning the title, Jaylynn received a $5,000 cash award and a 2-year tuition waiver to Utah Tech University. These accolades are well-deserved, and will assist in her future college endeavors.

Jaylynn is a dancer at Center Stage Performing Arts in Orem and balances it all with grace and style. She performed her award winning dance routine titled, “Dreams”.

Her commitment to dance is matched by her commitment to service. Her community service initiative, “Find Your Fire,” helps students to discover their future goals, interests, reasons for what they do, and experiences. She hopes to raise $2,000 for a high school senior this year through her Arts Night Fundraiser, which highlights young people who have a passion for what they do.

Jaylynn’s ultimate goal is to attend BYU as a Cougarette and then graduate from Harvard Medical School. Her drive and determination are truly inspiring, and her commitment to service shows that she is not only dedicated to her own success but also to the success of others. It is no wonder that she has been recognized as Miss Utah’s Teen, and we can only imagine the great things she will accomplish in the future.

If you are interested in booking Jaylynn for an event, you can visit the Miss Utah’s Teen website or follow her year of service on Instagram at @missamericasteenut

Winston-Salem State University hoping new OC brings offense to life

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Chris Barnette has only been on the field for a couple of practices as Winston-Salem State University football’s new offensive coordinator, but he’s already making his presence felt.At the end of the two-plus hour practice, Barnette gathered his offensive unit around him to deliver a message.“How you do anything is how you do everything,” Barne...

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Chris Barnette has only been on the field for a couple of practices as Winston-Salem State University football’s new offensive coordinator, but he’s already making his presence felt.

At the end of the two-plus hour practice, Barnette gathered his offensive unit around him to deliver a message.

“How you do anything is how you do everything,” Barnette told the sweat-soaked student-athletes. After the huddle broke, one of the receivers walked up to him to explain his confusion with one of the schemes. He took the time to explain and demonstrate the concept to help the player better understand it.

That type of dedication and patience is what Barnette will need as he looks to turn around one of the worst offenses in Division II football.

Barnette spent much of the last decade down the road in Greensboro, helping North Carolina A&T’s offense take over the MEAC and HBCU football as the team won four conference titles and four Celebration Bowls. He started off as quarterbacks coach under Rod Broadway, helping mold Lamar Raynard into A&T’s all-time leading quarterback. He served as offensive coordinator under Broadway’s successor, Sam Washington, helping that regime win two more titles, one with Raynard and another with Kali Carter.

But A&T underwent a makeover after the 2022 season, and Barnette was out the door as well as much of Washington’s staff. He made a quick pitstop before heading to Winston-Salem State University.

“So after North Carolina A&T, I was at South Carolina State for about a month and a half enjoyed my time there. I was the receivers coach there,” Barnette said after practice. “Buddy Pough is awesome. He’s the man. And they treated me well.”

No doubt, Barnette would have been a big asset to the D1 squad. But he’s spent the better part of the last twenty years in the Triad, and WSSU was still in need of an offensive coordinator.

“The opportunity came for me to be able to come back closer to my family. So I love that opportunity. I love the fact that it was Winston-Salem State that had a tradition of winning within the last decade or so. And I’m excited to bring what I can to the program to help us be successful. So I’m very excited about the opportunity.”

Barnette isn’t the only person excited about him joining the Rams.

Winston-Salem State University head coach Robert Massey knows his offense needs to be touched by an offensive angel. WSSU averaged just 17.1 points per game last season, tenth-worst in all of Division II.

“We’re not going to be as predictable this as we were a year ago,” Massey said confidently. “And because of coaching experience his ability to give the same look, same formations and run different combinations and routes and things of that nature, and we’ve gotten better at the receiver position — we look forward to throwing the ball this year.”

Beyond schemes and playcalling, Massey is looking for Barnette to be a prominent influence on the younger coaches as well as the players.

“Not only does he understand quarterback play, he understands offensive line play, receiver play, running back tight end. So he’s a well-rounded coach. And I think anytime you get a guy like that, you know, and he can now kind of galvanize our younger coaches on the offensive end and they’re learning.

Before arriving in East Greensboro, Barnette spent a dozen years at Guilford College as a player, student coach, and offensive coordinator. He’s expecting to use his previous experiences to turn the Rams respectable again.

“I’m going to stress, the things that we stressed and the prior institution — effort, fundamentals and techniques. We got to be relentless as a program. All you’ve got for as long as it takes has to be the mentality. Fundamentally, we have to be sound and how you do any things, how you do everything from the standpoint of basically control, which that’s what I really talk to the guys about every single day since I’ve been here.”

WSSU will hold its spring football game on Saturday, April 15.

Salem City approves plan for proposed 532-acre luxury resort and golf course

During the most recent Salem City Council meeting, the city approved the master plan for a 532-acre luxury resort and golf course development bordering Woodland Hills.The resort will be called Three Bridges and is envisioned to be a “luxury residential resort community,” according to a press release. It is being developed by High Ground Development and is tucked in between Woodland Hills and Loafer Mountain.According to the press release, the resort will be home to an 18-hole golf course, surf lake, luxury hotel, ev...

During the most recent Salem City Council meeting, the city approved the master plan for a 532-acre luxury resort and golf course development bordering Woodland Hills.

The resort will be called Three Bridges and is envisioned to be a “luxury residential resort community,” according to a press release. It is being developed by High Ground Development and is tucked in between Woodland Hills and Loafer Mountain.

According to the press release, the resort will be home to an 18-hole golf course, surf lake, luxury hotel, event venue, pickleball courts, a fitness center and spa, and trails. Residential lots are also part of the plan, with quarter-acre to 1-acre lots for homes ranging in price from $300,000 to $1 million.

The first nine holes of the golf course are anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025, with the remaining being finished in 2026, according to the agreement presented at the Nov. 15 City Council meeting. The anticipated schedule slates the opening of the hotel, spa and event center for 2027.

Three Bridges will begin taking limited membership applications at the beginning of January, according to the press release.

There were two public hearings held before the approval of the master plan, one during the city’s planning commission meeting on Nov. 8 and another during the Nov. 15 City Council meeting where the plan was approved.

While the master plan was approved by the City Council, Bruce Ward, the city manager and engineer, said a master utility plan for water, sewer and power usage still needs to be created before construction can begin.

The development also needs to update the traffic study, Ward said, to address fire evacuation. Residents of Woodland Hills brought this concern to the planning commission meeting, some citing the Bald Mountain and Pole Creek fires in 2018 that caused the mountainside community to be evacuated.

Another concern addressed by residents in the planning commission meeting was regarding two proposed access points into the Three Bridges community through Maple Drive in Woodland Hills. According to Ward, it will be up to the Woodland Hills City Council, not Salem or the developer, if those access points get approved.

Ward said the company did acquire some water rights when buying the property from a local Salem family, but he is unsure if they have purchased additional water rights.

“We don’t have the total water requirements yet because those will get calculated further down when things move from concept to more of a final layout,” he said. “So we don’t know how much water it will ultimately need.”

Ultimately, the developers will be required to bring in any additional water that the luxury community will need, Ward added.

While the city did approve the development agreement, that doesn’t mean everything is set in stone and “ready for construction tomorrow,” Ward said.

“If you think of a master plan, it’s a zone change with a proposed concept and rules or sideboards with which they (the developer) have to operate within,” he said. “It’s got a lot of engineering, a lot of detailed studies, a lot of detailed reviews to go through.”

The next step for the project is the preliminary planning process, where the studies for traffic, utilities and hazards — like earthquakes and fires — will be updated and reviewed.

The golf course itself has a looser process because it is an open space, Ward said, and the city won’t be as heavily involved aside from addressing utilities and emergency response.

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Salem residents oppose plan to nearly double the town’s number of housing units

Dozens of people filled the Salem City Council meeting last Wednesday to speak against a proposed D.R. Horton development — Viridian Farm. It’s planned to be a mixed density community of more than 700 acres on BYU Farm — agricultural land owned by Brigham Young University.The development would create 2,004 housing units in the area and include clusters of new townhomes, cottages, community buildings, parks, and trails. It's one of the many new developments being planned for Salem.The majority of residents who ...

Dozens of people filled the Salem City Council meeting last Wednesday to speak against a proposed D.R. Horton development — Viridian Farm. It’s planned to be a mixed density community of more than 700 acres on BYU Farm — agricultural land owned by Brigham Young University.

The development would create 2,004 housing units in the area and include clusters of new townhomes, cottages, community buildings, parks, and trails. It's one of the many new developments being planned for Salem.

The majority of residents who spoke Wednesday night were against the project, questioning its feasibility or offering alternative solutions. Most argued Salem, as a small agricultural town, doesn't have the infrastructure to support the project.

In response, Bruce Ward, city manager and engineer, said it would be the responsibility of the developer to create that over the next 15 years.

Kelly Swenson, a Salem resident who lives near BYU Farm, said she learned of the development about a year ago from a neighbor. Since then, she’s been attending as many public hearings as possible.

“I was so upset about it thinking that we were going to lose this character of our community,” Swenson said. “Salem is a really special place. We call it the last gem of Utah County.”

Swenson started a petition to put a lower density development in the area instead. It now has over 4,000 signatures. She said she knows growth in the area is inevitable, but it matters how they’ll grow and how fast it will happen.

“I know there's an affordable housing shortage,” she said. “Salem is doing their part to take care of that and they're putting a lot of those developments in places where it makes more sense. But where this BYU Farm is, there is no infrastructure.”

Over the past two decades, the average price of a house in Salem has gone up by $123,000, according to the non-profit research group Headwaters Economics. As the state experiences housing affordability issues, more developers are starting to branch out into rural areas across the Wasatch Front.

Dejan Eskic, a senior research fellow at the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, said it’s not a new trend.

“We are in a housing shortage. There's a lot of housing demand,” he said.

Eskic said developers often build in rural areas because of the amount of land they’re able to purchase and because of the price.

“Some of these further out cities that are away from the major employment centers — typically they're the more affordable ones,” Eskic said. “The land is cheaper. You can bring more affordable housing to the market.”

D.R. Horton Development is working with Salem to annex the land into the city. It’s currently unincorporated county land. Over the last year the annexation has faced several protests from city and county residents.

City council members are set to vote on the annexation in the coming weeks.

VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY AND WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY TO PLAY IN 2024 NBA HBCU CLASSIC PRESENTED BY AT&T ON FEB. 17

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 – The NBA today announced that the Virginia Union University Panthers (VUU) and Winston-Salem State University Rams (WSSU) men's basketball programs have been selected to compete in the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) matchup will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana as part of NBA All-Star 2024. The third NBA HBCU Classic will be simulcast on TNT, ESPN2 and NBA TV."We're exc...

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023The NBA today announced that the Virginia Union University Panthers (VUU) and Winston-Salem State University Rams (WSSU) men's basketball programs have been selected to compete in the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) matchup will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana as part of NBA All-Star 2024. The third NBA HBCU Classic will be simulcast on TNT, ESPN2 and NBA TV.

"We're excited to bring these two storied programs and conference rivals together to compete in our third HBCU Classic as part of NBA All-Star 2024," said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. "The level of competition during the previous two Classic games set a high standard and showcased the tremendous pride of the HBCU community. We look forward to celebrating Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem State University on one of the NBA's marquee stages."

The teams were selected in collaboration with the CIAA. The 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T continues the league's ongoing, year-round commitment to advancing educational, career and economic opportunities in partnership with HBCU institutions as well as increasing support and awareness for HBCU athletics.

"We are thrilled the CIAA will be represented during this year's NBA All-Star weekend," said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. "This is an amazing opportunity to give expanded exposure for our DII student-athletes, our member institutions and the HBCU Community. We look forward to bringing the talent, culture, and excellence of the CIAA to the grandest stage of the game."

"We are very excited about the invitation to participate in the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic. Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem State University boast strong winning traditions and have produced multiple NBA players and Hall of Famers," said Virginia Union University Vice President for intercollegiate athletics Joseph Taylor. "This opportunity given by the NBA truly strengthens both the school's brand and also highlights our HBCU culture. Virginia Union Athletics thanks the NBA for this opportunity to highlight and showcase our student-athletes and performers."

"Thank you to the CIAA and the NBA for selecting the WSSU Men's Basketball team under the leadership of Cleo Hill Jr. to represent the Southern Division of the CIAA in this prestigious event," said Winston-Salem State University Athletic Director Etienne Thomas. "This opportunity provides visibility for our student-athletes to showcase their athletic ability on the biggest stage available to professional athletes, which many of them aspire to be in the future, while also celebrating who they are as Division II student-athletes achieving academic and championship success, as we prepare them to graduate as champions and depart WSSU to serve their communities. We have a legacy and tradition of excellence and championships at WSSU with a program that includes the Legendary CE "Big House" Gaines, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Cleo Hill Sr, and many others who laid the Championship foundation for our current student-athletes to follow. We look forward to painting the City Red with our Championship team, world-renowned Powerhouse Cheerleaders, and the #1 ESPN College band-the Red Sea of Sound (RSOS)."

Earlier this year, during NBA All-Star 2023 in Utah, HBCU programming included the HBCU Event Intern Program, where 13 students served as paid interns across different NBA disciplines to gain experience working in sports and learn from NBA staff. The students also participated in several other career development events and opportunities. Additionally, over the summer, 74 students participated in the NBA HBCU Fellowship program, which provides career development opportunities in the business of basketball for undergraduate and graduate students from HBCUs. The NBA family annually supports HBCUs through additional scholarships, programs, business case competitions, mentorship, networking and more through support of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and academic institutions. The Feb. 17 match-up between Virginia Union and Winston-Salem State will feature an afternoon of competitive on-court action and band performances celebrating HBCU pride. Additional programming to support HBCUs at All-Star 2024 will be announced at a later date.

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About Winston-Salem State University: Winston-Salem State University fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character needed to transform the world. Rooted in liberal education, WSSU's curriculum prepares students to be thought leaders who have the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1892, WSSU is a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina with a rich tradition of contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of North Carolina, the region and beyond. Guided by the motto, "Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve," WSSU develops leaders who advance social justice by serving the world with compassion and commitment.

Three Bridges Resort Club Community Planned for Salem

Salem, UT approved the Three Bridges master plan, allowing High Ground Development to begin its next Phase of development on a 530-acre luxury community.A highly amenitized community, such as Three Bridges, does not exist between Park City and St. George and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships and hotel offerings.”— Ryan Miller, Partner - High Ground DevelopmentSALEM, UTAH, USA, November 16, 2023 /...

Salem, UT approved the Three Bridges master plan, allowing High Ground Development to begin its next Phase of development on a 530-acre luxury community.

A highly amenitized community, such as Three Bridges, does not exist between Park City and St. George and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships and hotel offerings.”

— Ryan Miller, Partner - High Ground Development

SALEM, UTAH, USA, November 16, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ --

The city of Salem, UT approved the Three Bridges master plan, allowing High Ground Development to begin its next Phase of development. Three Bridges will be a 530-acre luxury residential resort community featuring Robert Trent Jones II golf, a surf lake, a luxury hotel, all-season pickleball, hiking and biking trails, fitness and spa, and an event venue.

Three Bridges is envisioned as a multi-generational resort club community that rethinks every aspect of the private club lifestyle and tailors it to the families of today.

“A highly amenitized community, such as Three Bridges, does not exist between Park City and St. George and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships and hotel offerings,” said Ryan Miller, Partner - High Ground Development.

Residential:

The initial release of properties will include; custom homesites ranging from .25 acre to 1 acre, and a collection of turn-key village homes.

Reservations are now open with custom homesites ranging from $300,000 – to over $1,000,000.

Amenities:

The private, 18-hole golf course and practice facility, is being designed by the golf architecture firm Robert Trent Jones II. Anticipated completion of the first 9 holes of the golf course will be in Summer 2025 with completion of the full 18 holes by Summer 2026.

“The golf concept will be created with the next generation of the sport in mind. Guests will enjoy over-the-top comfort stations located around the course, a start-of-the-round sports bar with firepits, a full-day café, and a Golf Academy with professional club fitting with swing and ball flight analysis,” Miller said.

Other amenities include the Twin Fin Beach Club and Surf Lake opening in Spring 2026, and a branded-hotel opening in 2027.

Limited Memberships applications will be accepted starting in January 2024.

Economic Impact:

Three Bridges will provide substantial economic impact to Salem and Utah County with over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs created from the onset of development through completion of construction. It is anticipated that at least 150 full-time jobs will be created to service guests and residents.

For more information visit: www.ThreeBridgesUtah.com or contact: Alicia Keller, Vice President of Sales at [email protected] or 385-999-1433.

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