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The Mountain Ridge Development is a potential low- to medium-density residential development project located to the north and east of Mountain Ridge High School. (Justin Adams/The City Journals)
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proposed residential development is one step closer to becoming reality after it was forwarded on to the Herriman City Council by the Herriman Planning Commission with a positive recommendation late last year, albeit with a list of requirements. Now it’s the council’s job to deliberate and ultimately make a final decision on whether it will be approved. The project, known as the Mountain Ridge development, would be placed to the northeast of the new high school of the same name. The land in question, totaling about 105 acres, is owned by Suburban Land Reserve, the corporate real estate arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The current site plan being proposed by the development company Edge Homes would include 546 total units, a significant reduction from the 750 units that was initially presented in earlier drafts (and drew criticism from nearby residents
who felt the area already has too much high-density housing). The developer also agreed to remove condominiums from the project, opting instead for a mix of single-family homes and townhomes. However, for the development to go through will require the approval of the city council because 75 acres of the land in question is currently zoned for agricultural use. Further complicating matters is the fact that the city’s General Plan envisioned the area to be used for low-density residential (1.8 to 2.5 dwelling units per acre) as well as commercial. So, approval of the project would require not only a rezone but an update to the city’s General Plan. In determining whether to approve the project, there are a number of issues which the city council is considering.
any new residential development, arguing that the increased population would add more traffic to already crowded roads in the southwest part of the valley. During a Jan. 8 city council work meeting, Councilman Steve Shields said he felt he was elected by his constituents with a clear directive to oppose density as much as possible. However, even if the council denied the request to allow more density, the developer could potentially build up to 450 units based on the density allowed under the current General Plan. The council must decide whether allowing an additional 96 units is a price worth paying for certain benefits and opportunities being offered by the developer.
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The portion of the project which has been designated for commercial development under the city’s General Plan sits at Many Herriman residents fiercely oppose the addition of the corner of Mountain View Corridor and (yet to be built)
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Herriman teen starts English language classes for immigrants By Stephanie Yrungaray | s.yrungaray@mycityjournals.com
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hen Leo Seo’s applied for her second year as a member of the Herriman Youth Council, she hoped to accomplish a project very near to her heart. On January 22 Seo will see her hopes come to fruition when the youth council holds its first of six English speaking classes to “to help foreign-born adults gain confidence in using the English language through pronunciation lessons, role-playing activities, speech practices, reading comprehension and more.” “My parents emigrated from South Korea 20 years ago,” said Seo. “Even with us living in the U.S. for 20 years my mom hasn’t had the chance to fully develop her speaking skills. She’s not super confident and has been wanting to improve her pronunciation for a long time.” Seo, a senior at Providence Hall High School, approached three educators to instruct the classes but also wanted her fellow youth council members involved. “The classes are 45 minutes long and for the last 15 minutes the youth council will come in and converse with them,” said Seo. “They can get to know us and also develop their pronunciation.” Seo approached her neighbor and friend Arica Smith to help instruct the classes. Smith who has a background in education and a love for different cultures, said she loves Seo enthusiasm. “I just love Lea’s idea,” said Smith. “Lea is the most self-driven and self-motivated young woman I’ve encountered. She’s always involved in some project in addition to her studies.” Smith said she is excited to kick off the classes because she loves to help put people at ease. “I want to help them feel confident in using whatever basic skills they possess,” said Smith. “I hope I can set a good tone and help
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Continued from front page 13800 South, which separates Herriman and Riverton. Herriman’s elected officials believe this is an invaluable piece of commercially developable property in a city that’s hurting for retail-commercial to balance out its residential development. (Cities receive more tax revenue from commercial property than residential.) The fact that early drafts of the Mountain Ridge Development called for housing to be built on top of this land set aside for commercial development seemed to make the project a non-starter for some city council members. The dilemma for city officials is that while they would like to see commercial development happen in that area, the land that fronts Mountain View Corridor is still owned by SLR and the Jordan School District, who could potentially build new church buildings and schools there, limiting the possibility of commercial development. However, in its most recent proposal, SLR has agreed to try finding a suitable commercial use for this portion of the development in order to satisfy the city. While the details are still being worked out, the agreement would give city leaders and the landowner five years to find a developer willing to come in and do a commercial project. (This could also necessitate a land-swap with the Jordan School District, which needs land in the area to construct a new middle school.)
If, however, after five years no such developer has been found, the landowner would be allowed to build residential on the property at a density of eight units per acre, which would add about 100 additional units to the total development.
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Another benefit city leaders stand to receive if they approve the Mountain Ridge project is that the developer has agreed to provide an easement for a drainage pipe that would run along the Welby Jacobs Canal (the development’s eastern border). It’s a needed piece of stormwater infrastructure for the city because there isn’t currently an outlet, so water accumulates in various retention ponds in the Rosecrest area. This results in some of the open space being unusable and may create potential health and safety concerns. The construction of the drainage pipe would cost an estimated $700,000, with an estimated $400,000 to $1.5 million to obtain the necessary right-of-way, so the developer’s offer to pick up that tab is a contributing factor for the council’s decision.
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During the Jan. 8 work meeting, most city council members made it clear that they still have unresolved questions about the proposed development. So, there will be at least one more city council meeting in which the
The most recent plan for the project shows where the new residential development would be placed, along with new roads such as 13800 South and a 9.6-acre park. (Via Herriman City)
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and sturdy shoes; consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate • Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper - When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. • Fire extinguisher • Matches in a waterproof container • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels • Paper and pencil • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children • Extra containers of gasoline for your vehicle—at least 5 gallons Visit www.utah.gov/beready/ to learn more information for your family and specific situation to prepare the ideal safety kit. The basics of Trauma and wound care were touched on by the SLCEM trainers; however, the two-hour training was the most recommended source of knowledge to safely treat and apply medical in a disaster. l
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UTA launches affordable, accessible rideshare service By Mimi Darley Dutton | m.dutton@mycityjournals.com
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esidents of Bluffdale, Draper, Herriman, Riverton and South Jordan are invited to try a new microtransit service. The service is intended to make it easier to get to and from mass transit or work, or to go on errands such as a doctor appointments and grocery store trips. At the same time, it will reduce pollution from cars by combining multiple riders going in a similar direction into one vehicle. Microtransit is defined by UTA as “an innovative form of on-demand transportation that connects communities with transit options as well as to other local destinations.” The goals of the program include: • Expand UTA service in southern Salt Lake County • Improve access for people with disabilities • Provide first- and last-mile connections to UTA TRAX and FrontRunner stations • Provide trips to hospitals, grocery stores, jobs, etc. • Improve transit ridership
For a limited time, the first two rides on the service are free and $1 after that. The pilot project will run through next November. Whether it’s continued will be evaluated based on its usership and success. Fourth quarter Salt Lake County sales tax dollars will fund the project. UTA partnered with Via for the project. Via is an American company headquartered in New York that specializes in on-demand shared rides designed for quick and efficient trips without lengthy detours. And Via is no stranger to Utah. It employs more than 100 people in its Lehi facility. “Our entire customer support team for North America is based in Lehi,” said John Sununu, launch manager on the expansion team for Via. “We do a lot of different things out of that center including rider support and driver support. It is truly our customer service nexus.” UTA on Demand by Via is a fleet of 16 vans servicing a 65-mile radius. Thirteen of the vans hold six passengers in addition to the driver, and three vans in the fleet
are ADA compliant. They hold five passengers, including a wheelchair, in addition to the driver. Draper Mayor Troy Walker noted Swire Coca-Cola that employs about 800 people in Draper, but those people previously had a barrier between mass transit and their worksite. In this case, they could ride microtransit from the FrontRunner location to their workplace for that “last-mile” connection. “This eliminates that barrier for their employees who would otherwise like to use transit,” Walker said. “There’s only one way to really clean the air here — it’s our vehicles that pollute. It doesn’t matter our party or politics, you want to be able to breathe. Growth is here, and it’s coming. We need to find ways that are efficient, real and effective, and this is one of them.”
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South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey also spoke at the program’s launch. “This is going to be a game changer for air quality issues if people will choose to use it,” she said. University of Utah Health employee Chris Shirley was excited to see the service offered. “One of our big challenges or concerns are patients who are at risk for missing health appointments because they can’t find adequate transportation,” he said. “UTA does a good job with their paratransit options. A lot of times, that last mile, that door to door, getting people to places like the South Jordan Health Center, that’s interesting to us, and we’d really like to increase access for them. Another reason it’s interesting is the university is trying to do a better job of sustainability. If we can get our own employees out of their cars and on microtransit and mass transit options, that’s better for everybody, and we’ll be a better partner in our community.” Carl Arky, a spokesperson for UTA, said the service wasn’t intended to be competition for Uber and Lyft, but it could be an alternative, as long as it’s within the 65-mile service radius. “It’s very user friendly and very affordable,” Arky said. There is no limit to the number of miles traveled in one trip, and while it can’t take you directly to the airport because that’s out of the service radius, you could ride Via to a FrontRunner station to the North Temple FrontRunner to take the green line to the airport. The program follows UTA hours of Monday–Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. To book a trip, download the Via app through Google Play or the Apple App Store or call 385-2178191. More information can be found at rideuta.com/via. “Pick-up and drop-off locations are typically within a block of a rider’s exact location. The pilot project will run for one year and is intended to help UTA study how microtransit can expand service in Salt Lake County, improve access for people with disabilities, and provide first and last mile connections to TRAX and FrontRunner,” according to UTA. “I hope a year from now we are amazed at the success of this program,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. “We invite the public to ride,” said Carlton Christensen, UTA Board of Trustees chair. l
This map shows the 65-mile area, indicated in blue, where the microtransit service is available. (Courtesy UTA)
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Meet Steven Shields, Herriman’s newest city councilman By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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Steven Shields takes the Oath of Office. (Justin Adams/City Journals)
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he 2019 municipal election cycle saw one newcomer elected to Herriman City’s legislative body, District 4’s Steven Shields. Shields has lived in Utah for 25 years, a majority of that time being in the southwest part of the valley. He’s now lived in Herriman for about six years after having previously lived in Daybreak. If you asked Shields how he got involved in local politics, he’d tell you it was an accident. “About 18 months ago when the Olympia Hills thing came up, I was caught off guard,” he told the Herriman Journal. “I was surprised. I thought of myself as an educated person. I thought I was up on current events, and I had no idea that something that huge could be happening in my own backyard, and I’d not even know about it.” From that moment on, Shields resolved to be more engaged in local issues. He started attending city council meetings, trying to learn more about what was going on in his city. When Councilwoman Nicole Martin announced that she wouldn’t be seeking re-election for her District 4 seat, people began asking Shields if he knew anyone who would be interested in running. He came up with a dozen names, but none of them were interested. When someone suggested that Shields himself run, he was dismissive at first. “I told them it wasn’t really my thing, but it kind of came an issue of principle for me,” Shields said. “If I believe that the most important form of government is the smallest form of government that’s closest to the people, and I’m not willing to serve in that government, then it felt a little hypocritical. It was a crisis of conscience for me. I had to decide, if not me, who? And if not now, when?” And so, after consulting with his family, Shields decided to run. For someone whose local political activity was spurred by the controversial Olympia Hills development, it wasn’t surprising that the first two topics listed on the “Issues” page of Shields’ campaign website were “Growth” and “Density.”
“We need to slow down,” wrote Shields under the “Growth” section. “Not only do we need more responsible decisions about land use and zoning, but I believe that we need to better prioritize infrastructure improvements before new developments happen.” Shields said he’s not focused on just one issue. “I am concerned about development,” he said. “I’m concerned about the economics of our city and whether we can sustain our growth in the future. Just like everyone, I’m concerned about traffic and schools—all the things that are common interests that everyone has. I’m not sure I can pick one over the others and say, ‘This is why I got into politics.’” He also said although he does have strong principles that influence his positions and decision making, he does want to consider everything with an open mind. “I am comfortable acknowledging that my personal beliefs and priorities may not be the best answer for any situation,” he said “I am OK with being wrong and changing a position based on better information. My principles guide me through a process of asking difficult or uncomfortable questions and being OK if the answers lead me to a conclusion that was different than I would have assumed at the beginning.” Engaging with residents is an important part of Shields’ political activity. Before he even announced his candidacy, his name was a recognizable one in Herriman-area Facebook groups thanks to the posts he made about various local issues. “Whenever there’s an issue that catches my attention, I generally overdo it when it comes to trying to learn everything I can about it,” Shields said. Then he tries to share that information because, as he said, “Not everybody has the time or inclination to do all that research.” Shields said residents can expect to continue seeing such posts from him on social media, but cautioned people not to take anything he says as anything more than his opinion. “I can only speak for myself; I do not speak for the council; I do not speak for the city,” he said. “I can only represent what my thoughts and feelings are.” When asked what his goals are for his four-year council member term are, Shields emphasized his role as a team player. “If people expect that I can come in here and accomplish something great or make dramatic changes, they probably don’t understand how our form of government works,” he said. “I’m one of five voices, so I hope to contribute to the decision making. I hope to ask good questions and perhaps influence the topics that we talk about. But as far as my goals, I want to be able to build good relationships and help our city get the best results we can get.” l
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Herriman and RSL teaming up to host Tour of Utah opening stage By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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n Jan. 10, the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah announced that Herriman had been selected to host the race’s opening stage. “We’re really excited,” said Herriman Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Thomas. “It’s a great way for people to see Herriman and the RSL training center.” Late last year, Real Salt Lake officials approached city leaders with the idea of jointly applying for the opening stage selection. Their offer was simple: City leaders would contribute $30,000 to put on the event, and they would take care of the rest. The council agreed and the application was submitted. In a Facebook post announcing Herriman as the opening stage host, the Tour of Utah described the city as a “thriving, emerging community that is not only a beautiful place to live, but ideal for recreation with 1,000+ acres of open space and parks, 45 miles of trails, a unique ice skating ribbon, a fishing and swimming reservoir, a 64-acre equestrian park, over 20 City events, and the largest recreation center in Salt Lake County.” The race itself will take place on Monday, Aug. 3, but there will also be various events and festivities associated with the race’s opening stage happening in the preceding days, according to Thomas. Much of the
Herriman will have a chance to show itself off to the world when the Tour of Utah arrives in August for the race’s opening stage. (Photo via Tour of Utah)
event will be focused around the Zions Bank Stadium, home of the Real Monarchs. The race day itself will involve multiple road closures to accommodate the designated route. City officials will use a web page and other communication resources to inform
residents of the road closures. “We want to make sure people are aware of the impact this will have on their day-today lives,” said Thomas. As the host of the opening stage, Herriman will have a chance to show itself not
only to Utah but the whole world. In 2019, the Tour of Utah race included 115 riders, attracted 400,000 spectators and was broadcast to 400 million more homes around the world. This year, the race was selected to be one of just three races in all of North America to be included in the Union Cycliste Internationale’s new ProSeries tour (one step below the World Tour that includes the likes of the Tour de France). The exposure will help Herriman market itself as an outdoor recreation destination, which is part of the city’s economic development strategy, said Thomas. “We’re making great strides in our outdoor recreation world,” she said. “That’s what we’re focusing some of our economic development strategy around is figuring how we get people out here to this great resource we have.” What the actual route will look like or what events will be happening when are details city and RSL officials will be ironing out in the coming months. “We’ll be planning over the next several months the route and all the events that will take place,” Thomas said. “There will be a lot of community events that weekend leading up to the race. We’re putting in all the leg work now to get things going.” l
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Herriman finalizes new Parks Master Plan By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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uring its Jan. 8 meeting, the Herriman City Council formally adopted a new Parks Master Plan. What exactly is included in a Parks Master Plan? For one, the plan identifies how much more park space will be needed as the city continues to grow. City leaders anticipate reaching a “buildout” population of more than 115,000 around the year 2060. To avoid overcrowding current park resources, additional park space over that period of time. “The National Parks and Rec Association recommends 10 acres per thousand residents, and Herriman is just under 4 acres per thousand,” said Parks and Rec Director Wendy Thomas. “But we have over 2,400 acres of open space, which is also accessible to our residents. We feel like just under four is about right.” To be exact, the Master Plan specifies a rate of 3.71 acres of park space per 1,000 residents. With the prospect of an eventual city of 115,000 people, that translates to about 426 total acres of park space. Currently, the city is about halfway there with 214.3 acres of park space. So where will that 212 acres of park space come from? One project which Thomas said the department is particularly excited about is the
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Juniper Canyon Recreation Area, a 70-acre natural ravine that runs east to west and crosses underneath Mountain View Corridor. The city has received a $1.1 million grant from Salt Lake County in order to develop the area, with features such as trailheads for connecting trails and a playground. Another park in the works is the L&L Hamilton Park, which will be located at 6400 West, 13400 South. According to Thomas, that park will include the city’s first all-inclusive park (includes equipment that is accessible by children of all abilities) and is set to open this summer. Other notable planned parks include a 6.8-acre dog park, a 43-acre sports park in the northwest corner of the city and an almost100-acre regional park located in the southeast portion of the city near Porter Rockwell Boulevard. One of the key recommendations from the plan’s executive summary is for the city to “conduct a feasibility study for constructing and operating an outdoor swimming pool,” something that Thomas said residents have been asking for. The Parks Master Plan also encompasses the city’s trail system. The city currently has about 49.2 miles of existing trails and projects to add 124.2 additional miles.
This area will become a new Herriman city park, complete with trailheads and a playground. (Justin Adams/ City Journals)
“We will complete our Midas Creek and Rose Creek trails,” Thomas said. “Those will be great connectors for people up in the Cove Area as well as down here in Copper Creek. We’re really excited to get those open.” How much is all this going to cost? The plan estimates that if the city were to build all the parks and finish all the trails it has laid out by 2060, it would cost an estimated $132 million. Whether all of the planned parks and
trails get built, only time will tell. “Our residents love our parks and trails and open space,” Thomas said. “We have a very active and young demographic here. Parks are just really great for mental health, for physical health; they get people out and active. They’re a great way to bring the community together. They provide a respite from what has become a very busy technology-filled world.” l
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Superintendent’s podcast gives behind-the-scenes glimpse of Jordan School District By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
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ordan School District Superintendent Anthony Godfrey showed his confidence in his district’s educational programs when he asked a student in the barbering class at the Jordan Academy of Technology and Careers to cut his hair. “He gave me the best haircut I’ve had a long time,” Godfrey said. His experience was shared with the listeners of Godfrey’s weekly podcast, Supercast. The podcast explores a range of topics such as nutrition, current trends, and literacy. Other episodes highlight district programs and heartwarming experiences, showcase talented students and creative teachers, and introduce listeners to the individuals that keep the school district running smoothly. “I’m just continually amazed at the creative and individual ways that adults are meeting the needs of students in the district,” Godfrey said. “I know that’s happening, but it’s always rewarding and really astonishing to see firsthand just how dedicated everyone is to helping students have the best experience they possibly can.” In this first year as superintendent, Godfrey has learned more about programs, employees and students as he travels to various schools to record podcast episodes. Sometimes he is surprised by what he finds, such as when he witnessed an actual surgery take place at the veterinary science classes at JATC north campus. “I knew that program existed, but it wasn’t until I was there to do the podcast that I really understood the deep level of firsthand experience that kids get,” Godfrey said. Godfrey also enjoys meeting employees and expressing appreciation for their role in the district. “The more connected I am to all those job families and the various aspects of our operation, the better job I can do,” he said. Godfrey said one of his favorite experiences was driving the floor scrubber at Mountain Ridge High School. “It’s kind of like a mini Zamboni,” Godfrey said. “I’d seen them around for a long time, but I’ve never been on one. So I rode
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Kids say the darndest things during interviews. (Photo courtesy Jordan School District)
Jordan District superintendent gets instruction from head custodian Kevan Sprague before he drives a riding floor scrubber. (Photo courtesy Jordan School District)
that around and got to see the operations of a new high school.” In another episode, Godfrey shadowed Fox Hollow Elementary nutrition manager Kathi George. “I was so glad when he approached us to shine a light on our program and all the wonderful ladies who work so hard every day,” said Tammy Horger, district nutrition services coordinator. “To know we’re all important, to know we all matter is a really important message to send to everybody.” Horger said the podcast interview was a unique opportunity for George to have the ear of the top boss for an hour. “Normally, the superintendent wouldn’t have been able to just talk to her and ask questions of her,” Horger said. District Communications Director Sandy Riesgraf said when Godfrey arrives at a school to record a podcast segment, employees often take the opportunity to talk with him. “I don’t know how many stops along the way we have when we go through a building, but they suddenly realize this is an approach-
able guy,” Riesgraf said. Riesgraf and communications specialist Doug Flagler run the audio recording equipment to gather clips for the podcast. Kids don’t usually know who Godfrey is, but they recognize he’s someone important with such an entourage. Some have even thought he was the president. “It’s especially fun talking to the younger kids and hearing their responses to questions and seeing what they think of the world around them,” Flagler said. Godfrey said the tip to interviewing children is to have an open mind about where the questions will lead. “Kids are going to take you down the path, and it’s fun to just follow where they go,” he said. Answers got very creative when Godfrey interviewed second graders for the Thanksgiving episode. They gave opinions on how long to cook a Thanksgiving turkey and what exactly is in stuffing. Their answers made for an entertaining interview. Flagler said Godfrey’s interactions with people make the podcast entertaining.
“The superintendent is really good at connecting with people and joking with them,” he said. Those that participate or listen to the podcast get to know Godfrey in a way that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to said Riesgraf. “It shows how interested and passionate he is about being out in schools and getting to know teachers, knowing what’s going on and seeing these programs firsthand,” Riesgraf said. “This isn’t a superintendent that’s sitting in the office all day—any day, ever.” Filming the Supercast takes careful planning to work around Godfrey’s busy schedule. Often, he films several segments at one location. Other interviews are recorded in a studio set up in a small closet at the district office. Riesgraf and Flagler coordinate the topics, interviews, editing, and production of the podcast. “I’m really appreciative to them,” Godfrey said. “I say all this stuff—I just kind of throw out whatever ideas I can and ask the questions and go with the flow. They do such a great job of editing it and putting it together into a coherent listenable form because you never know what’s going to happen and I want to follow that.” Godfrey said his podcast is a unique and easy way to get information to families. “I know that it’s hard to sit down and read an email from the district or watch a video or go on the website,” he said. “I just wanted it to be as convenient as possible. I thought it would be a nice way for people to get to know the great students, employees and parents, we have in Jordan District.” Episodes can be accessed at supercast. jordandistrict.org and through a variety of podcast platforms. New episodes are posted every Thursday. “That’s a pretty aggressive plan when you’ve got someone like this who is extremely busy,” Riesgraf said. However, the success of the podcast justifies the frequency. “We’re quite proud that we’ve got a podcast that people are listening to,” Riesgraf said. “It has gone above and beyond our expectations and it keeps growing.” The podcast is for students and parents of Jordan District, but Riesgraf said anyone can tune in. “The kind of information we put out there is good for any parent, no matter where you live,” she said. Godfrey encourages anyone with ideas for the Supercast to contact him at superintendent@jordandistrict.org. “I would love to hear from anyone who can think of an individual that ought to be highlighted, or a program that they’re particularly interested in, or questions they have, or something they found interesting, or that they’d like to know more about,” he said. l
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What is ALPS and why is it expanding? By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
ALPS is Jordan District’s gifted and talented magnet program for students in grades 1–9 who demonstrate capacity for high performance beyond grade/age expectations and thus require specialized learning experiences beyond the regular curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell/Released)
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program for gifted and talented students is coming to a school near you. The Jordan School Board of Education has approved expansion of their program, ALPS (Advanced Learning Placement for Students). This fall, ALPS programs will be available at Joel P. Jenson (West Jordan), Elk Ridge Middle School (South Jordan), Hidden Valley Middle School (Bluffdale) and Oquirrh Hills Middle School (Riverton). The Oquirrh Hills program is being phased out and will only be available to those already enrolled for the next two years. In the long term, the board would like to expand ALPS options to be in every elementary and middle school. What is ALPS? ALPS is Jordan District’s gifted and talented magnet program for students in grades 1–9 who demonstrate capacity for high performance beyond grade/age expectations and thus require specialized learning experiences beyond the regular curriculum. Specially trained ALPS teachers move at an accelerated and rigorous pace, provide greater depth and complexity, and infuse creativity and critical thinking into the curriculum. Gifted students often begin the school year proficient in 50% of the curriculum. Without the challenge of an ALPS curriculum, they don’t gain a year’s growth, which is the district’s goal for every student. “If they come in knowing a lot, we want to keep them moving forward,” said Gifted and Talented Curriculum Administrator Rebecca Smith. Donna Hunter, current principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle and former ALPS teach-
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er, believes ALPS is necessary for the same reason that Special Education is. “We are not surprised by the fact that 10%–15% of our students are behind and need Special Education services, but somehow the tendency has been to think that gifted kids will be OK or that they don’t exist in our area,” she said. “That is a fallacy. Many gifted students fall through the cracks, and the opportunities to help these students pass us by.” Hunter said in some states, gifted students are on IEPs to make sure their educational needs are met. She said just as you wouldn’t hold back a gifted athlete to keep pace with slower runners, intellectually gifted students shouldn’t be held back academically. “Being really smart is hard; being really smart and not having your needs met is even harder,” Hunter said. “These students are accelerated, and they have an actual physical need to learn and grow.” Teachers trained in teaching gifted students are also better prepared to keep these students engaged and to meet the social and emotional issues common among these students. What is the difference between ALPS and Honors? ALPS and honors classes meet the needs of different groups. Students choose to take Honors classes, while ALPS classes require students to qualify by testing in the top 25% of a cognitive abilities test administered by the district. Honors classes move at an accelerated rate and go more in-depth than regular education classes. “These are students who want more of
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a challenge and are willing to work for it,” Hunter said. “These are the kids who usually have parents who know how to help them study or kids who just want to be around other motivated learners.” ALPS classes also move at an accelerated and rigorous pace, but students aren’t always self-motivated. ALPS teachers are trained in alternative strategies to challenge these students, who often learn better when among other gifted students. “They have those connections with those who are their cognitive peers and are like-minded,” Smith said. Erin Curtis has taught both ALPS and regular education classes. She said ALPS is the best way to prepare gifted students for college. “There are many examples of gifted and talented students who breezed through their elementary and secondary school work but greatly struggled with collegiate work,” she said. “This is, in large part, because they were never challenged in grade school and didn’t learn the necessary coping skills.” Why expand? Jordan School District has been working to improve learning for accelerated learners. The original plan was to move the middle school program to Joel P. Jensen Middle and then dissolve the one at Oquirrh Hills. “With parent feedback and with looking at a few other factors, the plan has evolved and it continues to evolve,” said Smith. Instead of optional ALPS testing, the test was given to every sixth grader last year to identify the top 25% qualifying for the Gifted and Talented program. Currently, only 6% of students grades 1–9 participate in the district’s ALPS program. Some qualifying students don’t want to attend a school outside their neighborhood because of transportation or social issues. Many other students who could qualify have not been identified because parents are unaware of the option. “Our gifted students have been some of the most underserved in our district because we didn’t know they were there,” Hunter said. Jordan District is dedicated to serving gifted and talented students and will continue to explore ways to make ALPS more accessible to both middle and elementary school students, Smith said. Buses will be provided for all four middle school ALPS programs next year. What is the cost? Smith said there’s not a significant amount of extra funding that goes to a self-funding program such as ALPS, even with the impending expansion. “You’re going to have to have a teacher for a session of 30 students,” Smith said. “Whether it’s an ALPS-designated class or a general education-designated class, you’d still have a teacher for that, which would be part of regular funding.”
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While costs specific to Jordan District are currently in flux due to expansion, statewide numbers show funding for accelerated students is minimal. According to data from the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst found at Utahfoundation.org, funding for accelerated students in 2017–2018 was just 0.80% of Special Populations Funding Amounts Related to Basic School Program. That amount includes not only gifted and talented programs such as ALPS but also Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. In comparison to the 0.8% of funding spent on accelerated students, 68% is spent on students grades 1–12, 13% for Special Education students, 3% for kindergarten and 3% for Career and Technical Education. Everyone benefits Curtis said gifted and talented programs benefit all students; schools that host ALPS programs have high performance rates among all their students. “This is a great way to share teaching strategies among teachers,” Curtis said. “A lot of strategies for gifted and talented students are also beneficial for general ed or even struggling students. Having those resources in more schools will benefit all students, not just ALPS kids.” l
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Blind class president at Providence Hall opens the eyes of peers By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
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t is frustrating to eighth grade class president Lexi Greene when friends call out to her as they pass by in the hallways of Providence Hall Middle School. Because she is blind, Lexi doesn’t know who is saying “hi” if they don’t identify themselves. There are many things her peers don’t understand about being blind so Lexi taught a class on blind etiquette to her fellow student government officers. “I wanted them to learn what it is like to be blind,” Lexi said. Teacher of the Visually Impaired Jenny Hooper said people often don’t realize they are making things harder for a blind person. “A lot of people will come up to someone who’s blind and say ‘guess who!’ Hooper said. “That’s not nice because it puts them on the spot — they’re worried that they’ll be offending someone if they don’t guess right.” Hooper said Lexi has always been an advocate for herself. “She has the best sense of humor,” Hooper said. “She doesn’t get offended or get upset easily. She’s really just patient and understanding with people. She’s just a really good advocate for including everyone and for having a positive attitude.” At an after-school meeting, student government representatives experienced some of what Lexi deals with each day. While blind-folded, they had to identify items by touch and to identify who in the room was speaking to them. They learned how helpful it is for Lexi when they identify themselves entering the room, and let her know where they are sitting. Lexi showed her peers how she uses her sight cane to navigate her environment and to identify textural clues. Students also got a crash course in Braille and were taught to be careful around Braille printed papers. “Sometimes if you even put paper on top of Braille, someone doesn’t realize there’s Braille under there, and then maybe put
Who is speaking? Student government representatives get training in blind etiquette. (Jet Burnham/City Journals)
something heavy on top of it,” Hooper said. “It squishes it and then it’s hard to read.” Student government adviser Judy Balser said the crash course was helpful for the students. She knows many people avoid a person with a disability because they don’t know what would help or offend them. She said since the blind training, students are more respectful of Lexi. They say hello and acknowledge her in the ways she taught them. They recognize her humor and personality. “It’s as if their minds have opened up and now they ‘see’ her instead of avoiding her,” Balser said. “They are accepting of her and want her to be involved.” Lexi participates in all student government activities from planning events to creating activity posters. “My favorite part is helping out with the dances and Spirit Weeks,” Lexi said. She said she brings a different perspective to the leadership group. “I bring fun, I bring life — being really
funny and just helping out,” she said. Brynlie Montgomery serves as an executive on student council and is a friend of Lexi’s. “She is very, very hard working,” Brynlie said of Lexi. “She’s very smart and talented and makes everybody laugh.” Lexi was adopted from China when she was six years old. Hooper has worked with Lexi for the last three years. She said her character — diligence, willingness to work hard, independence, humor, and kindness — are why the student body voted Lexi as class president this year and sixth grade class president two years ago. “The fact that they elected her — it wasn’t a pity thing,” Hooper said. “It was truly an accolade to how kind she is to everyone. She is a friend to everyone and she knows people.” Lexi uses her interests and talents in art, drama, and singing to benefit her school and community. She even sang the national an-
them at her brother’s basketball game. “She’s not scared to use her talents and she’s not scared to trying things,” Hooper said. “If Lexi has an opportunity to do something, she just takes it. She doesn’t let things scare off.” This year, Lexi is also on the school’s yearbook staff where she advocates for alternative designs to make the book more accessible to all students. This year’s book will have Braille headlines and tactile elements on the front cover. “They want the whole school to be able to experience yearbook by more than just sight,” Hooper said. “They figured if they made something tactile, that there were other kids with disabilities or who would like to feel something other than just see it. And so they wanted to include those kids.” Balser said Lexi sets a good example for the student body. “She has proven she really is capable of anything,” Balser said.. l
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Providence Hall hosts 17 foreign exchange students By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
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elonging to an international baccalaureate curriculum school, Providence Hall High School students and teachers value learning from foreign exchange students. This year, 17 students from Spain, Italy, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Sweden are enrolled to improve their English skills and to experience American culture. “The foreign exchange program truly enriches not only the foreign exchange students but all students here at our school,” said Principal Nathan Marshall. “It helps students think more globally.” Marshall said the faculty works with these students and families to select classes based on their interests. Some have taken web design and orchestra classes, while others have joined the cheerleading squad or cross country team. Junior Chih-Chi Chen said she was shocked that she got to choose which classes to take. She was also surprised that the school day was so short. (In Taiwan it runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) The students all said American food is very different (not always in a complimentary way) than what they are used to. They also all share the opinion that American schools are less rigorous and American teachers are nicer. The exchange students go on group activities together—they are observing a legislative session this month—and become close friends through their shared experience. Alessio Scafuro, from Italy, said it was harder to make friends with American students when he was still adjusting from culture shock. “It’s part of the experience to push yourself and really get out of your comfort zone,”
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he said. “I’ve learned not to be scared and not to judge people based on our cultural differences. Different doesn’t mean wrong; it’s just different.” Alessio and fellow exchange student Miguel Jimenez have also learned about another culture from their host mom who is from Portugal. One student from Spain said her host mom’s Venezuelan recipes are similar enough to Spanish dishes to be comforting. Exchange students stay for the entire school year and become like a member of the family, helping with family chores and even going on trips with their host families. Estilitha Wilson said her two daughters are getting along better since their family began hosting an exchange student. “Before, I have my two girls in the bathroom fighting constantly for the space,” she said. “Now I have three girls in the bathroom, and everybody’s laughing.” She said when she initially decided to host a student, she didn’t realize how great of an experience it would turn out to be. The Franci family had the same experience. They began hosting for short day or week placements. Then they committed to six weeks of hosting a student, which turned into five months. “We fell in love with her because it was so great to have her around and have her in our home,” America Franci said. “Everybody bonded to her in different ways.” Kris Denison, international coordinator at Aspect Foundation, an international student exchange program, said family members and students form lasting bonds. Many wish they could extend their stay. but the terms of the students’ visas require them to go home
once the school year ends. Franci said her family will host a student again because it helps her children feel connected to the wider world. “It just helps everyone feel like we’re all similar,” she said. “We can all care about each other, we can help each other when things are hard if we just see people as people instead of labeling them. They may think differently than we do, but we all want peace. We want success. We want happiness. We want love.” For anyone interested in learning more about hosting a foreign exchange student or sending their teenager to study abroad, there will be informational open houses held at the Herriman Library Jan. 29 (7–7:45 p.m.), Feb. 4 (7–7:45 p.m.), and March 3 (7:15–8 p.m.). l
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Herriman gymnast Kaden Brown returns from 2019 World Tumbling Championships with three medals By Mark Jackson | m.jackson@mycityjournals.com
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.S. tumbling national champion, Herriman’s own Kaden Brown, won a bronze medal in individual competition at the 2019 Trampoline and Tumbling World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Brown’s solo win marks the first time a male athlete from the United States has won a medal in individual competition in the Trampoline and Tumbling World Championships in 23 years. Though the U.S. men’s team was not expected to medal in the team competition, Brown made a significant pass to secure the bronze. During the team competition, two of Brown’s teammates, Alexander Renkert and Haydn Fitzgerald, made their passes first. Although Renkert and Fitzgerald’s attempts were clean and scored well, the U.S. team could not reach the podium unless Brown scored a 39.900 — essentially a flawless pass (the highest any other athlete would achieve during the event was a 39.400). Brown said he felt no pressure when he stepped onto the mats, despite the odds being stacked against him and his team. Before the judges had even determined the score, his teammates were already ecstatic; they knew Brown’s pass had been special. When the score appeared on the board, it
Kaden Brown’s (far left) nearly perfect 39.9 pass secured a bronze medal for the US Men’s team. (Photo retrieved from the USA Gymnastics Twitter)
was exactly what the team needed to achieve the bronze medal: a 39.900. Although Brown has had an exciting year, becoming trampoline and tumbling national champion in the United States and winning several prestigious tournaments, he is most proud of his pass in the World Championship team event. “Seeing my teammates and how exciting it was for them — that’s something I’ll hold
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onto forever,” he said. In the Trampoline and Tumbling World Championship one year ago, Brown managed to score the highest pass of any athlete, despite finishing fifth — not enough for a medal. However, for the first time, he began to see himself as a truly elite athlete. “I asked him, ‘Do you see now that you can be a world champion?’” says Becky Brown, Kaden’s coach, who has trained him since he was a child. “He said, ‘I believe it.’” That’s not to say Kaden Brown has never been ambitious. “From the time he was 12, he set out to win a world championship,” Becky Brown said. Kaden Brown has represented Herriman in tumbling since he began training and competing, reaching nationals at the age of 12 with Black Diamond Gymnastics. His parents,
Dustin and Mercede Brown, first enrolled him in classes because, he said, “I was literally scaling the walls.” Kaden Brown moved to Wasatch Trampoline and Tumbling in Herriman in 2013, where he has also taught since 2016. His classes are in high demand and regularly have waitlists. Thanks to his performance in the 2019 World Championships, Kaden Brown will likely represent the United States in the World Cup Gymnastics in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2020. He is also a leading contender to be the United States’ only male gymnast to compete in the 2021 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama. “The 2021 World Games have been my goal ever since I started the sport,” he said. He will compete for the spot after a busy year in 2020. l
Kaden Brown, on the right, displays his bronze medal on the podium. (Photo retrieved from the USA Gymnastics Twitter account)
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Cross country runner shows grit in tough finale of her striking rookie season By Mark Jackson | m.jackson@mycityjournals.com
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unning is a mental sport. There is only one way to win: manage your breath and your pace so you reach the finish line in the shortest time possible. Pushed to exhaustion, there are only two options a runner can take: stop — or, the harder choice — take the next step. During the 2019 state championship race, when Herriman eighth grader Keiana Yardley felt thick mud scoop her shoe off her
foot and felt her ankle twist, she kept running, eyes toward the goal — one step after another. A few hundred yards later, she stumbled across the matted grass of the finish line with one foot in a shoe and the other wrapped in a wet sock smooth with mud. Her parents joined her at the finish line as she broke into tears from exhaustion. Though Keiana finished fourth in her
age bracket, she completed a season that proved her to be a leader and produced its share of cross country glory with a major upset victory as regionals. One year earlier, Keiana did not want to be a runner; she considers volleyball her first sport. But, last May, she signed up for Providence Hall Junior High cross country team to run alongside her friend Jocelyn Nelson. Keiana took to running immediately. Coaches Pugmeyer, Halbert and Havell quickly assigned her leadership responsibilities, and she won her first race easily. Then, in the third race of the season, Keiana met a suitable rival: Eva Brinkerhof, a club runner with three years of cross country experience and already a dominant cross country track champion. “I just wanted to keep her in my sights,” Keiana said. Despite losing by a wide margin, she pushed herself harder than ever before, beating her personal record by one minute. “I wasn’t aware how much faster I was running,” she said with a smile. Keiana returned to training with fierce determination. In the regionals race a few weeks later, she faced Eva again. “I thought, ‘Eva will probably beat me,’” she said, “‘But I decided to get closer Keiana Yardley, second from left, with Providence Hall teammates after regionals. (Photo provided by Robyn this time.” The track was hilly and exhaustYardley.) ing -- but with each stride, Keiana closed the
gap with Eva before taking the lead within sight of the finish line. The upset at regionals surprised the organizers so much that the announcer had to read the results twice: Everyone had expected Eva to win. For Keiana, the upset made the result that much more satisfying. “If I lost to her, people would be like, ‘Eva has trained more, whatever.’ But if I beat her, people would be like, ‘Oh, that’s cool,’” she said. “It was very fun to watch,” said Keiana’s mother, Robyn, who also competed as a cross country runner. Following her victory at regionals, Keiana was disappointed in the result of her first state championship cross country race. However, she says her victory at regionals and her trial at state each pushed her to dig deeper than she ever has. “You can tell that she’s got that driven mentality,” said her father, Bryan. In one season, the sport of cross country has proved to Keiana several times that she is capable of more than she knows. Her running career will keep proving greater possibilities. Perhaps a first-season finale proving her determination is a fitting way to close the first chapter. l
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Nation takes notice: Utah girls football show their skills at NFL’s Pro Bowl
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he nation’s first all-girls football league is in its sixth year here in Utah and the National Football League has not only taken notice, but they invited an all-star contingent to their Pro Bowl, Sunday, Jan. 26 in Orlando, Florida. The Utah Girls Tackle Football League (UGTFL) took 22 players and six coaches to showcase the state’s talent and trailblazing efforts in an 11 vs. 11 scrimmage during halftime of the NFL’s own allstar matchup.
“It was so amazing!” said Mountain Ridge High junior Sam Gordon, who made a name for herself eight years ago as a viral sensation for her little league football highlights. “Getting to go out in front of the crowd and prove girls can play football was an awesome experience. The crowd was super into it and this is a day I’ll never forget.” Early on in the second half of the Pro Bowl, NBC’s sports broadcasters Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland commented about the girls halftime scrimmage, particularly noting the “execution on offense and tackling on defense,” saying that it “was a treat to watch.” Bingham High’s Ambrea Kunkel, who plays right tackle and defensive end, said she had a mixture of nerves and excitement at the opportunity. “I still can’t believe that I got to play at the Pro Bowl. I didn’t realize how loud a stadium could get when you are on the field and how exciting it is to hear people cheer you on,” she said. “I am so happy with support of the NFL and how welcoming the fans were. I feel like we are getting one step closer to showing the world that girls have a place in football.” The opportunity came up in mid-January when the NFL called Sam’s father, Brent Gordon, co-founder of the UGTFL in 2014 along with Crystal Sacco. So, Brent, UGTFL president Shawn Goetz and coach Jason Dixon hurriedly selected 22 players from 17 high schools to represent the league and the state. “We were looking for fantastic players who have demonstrated commitment to the league as it was our opportunity to show the world some of our best,” Brent said. “On every single team, any girl from our league can explain what playing football means to them and they express themselves in such a compelling way that they are really our best ambassadors.”
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The Utah girls football all-star teams pose at the Pro Bowl Jan. 26. (Photos courtesy Brent Gordon)
Also on the 22-member all-star team that competed at the Pro Bowl were AAI’s Grace Lamoreaux, Bingham’s Syd Sessions, Copper Hills’ McKell Collotzi, Corner Canyon’s Rylee Taylor, Herriman’s Ellie Bisquera, Hunter’s Anapesi Tofavaha, Jordan’s Kammi Bilanzich, Juan Diego’s Jonna Tucker, Lone Peak’s Aysha Burke, Mountain View’s Cassidy Lindberg, Mountain Ridge’s Kloe Garcia, Murray’s Olivia Green and Naliyah Rueckert, Pleasant Grove’s Erica Afualo, Riverton’s Ella Morgan and Megan Perri, Summit Academy’s Lauren Dixon, West Jordan’s Laura Goetz and Westlake’s Hope Brennan and Tila Malungahu. Brent Gordon, Dixon, Goetz and Sacco along with Christian Lambert and Eddie Ruiz coached the squads. In its first year, the UGTFL had 50 fifth- and sixth-grade players sign up and the program has continually risen in inter-
est and players with 460 girls competing last season in grades four through 12. “We’re trying really hard to expand opportunities for girls and pushing to allow girls to play traditional sports,” Brent said. He has filed a lawsuit against the Utah High School Activities Association to require Utah high schools to offer girls-only football teams. “These girls are good and the response to our league has been fantastic with a complete upward trajectory.” Sam Gordon, recipient of the NFL’s inaugural Game Changer award who also appeared in a 2019 Super Bowl commercial, said she is grateful to the NFL for their support of girls football. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve been able to look back and see the greater effect that this has had and it’s incredible that the NFL uses their giant platform to be so supportive of us,” she said.
Kunkel said she has been taught so many life skills through playing football, including teamwork and dedication. “It’s important for us to show that girls can play football and we appreciate those that support our desire to play,” she said. Registration is open for the volunteer-run Utah Girls Tackle Football League, for those in grades four through 12, which will begin with practices in March. Teams are formed based largely on location in Salt Lake and Utah counties and will play six Saturday games before two weeks of playoffs are held. A flag football division for grades first through eighth will also be available. Online registrations can be filled out at football.eventbrite.com while more information can be found at www.utahgirlstacklefootball.com. l
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Herriman boys basketball fighting for region title, top six seed Photos by Travis Barton
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Utah’s STEM and Charter School Expo lets students showcase science projects By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com
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“The expo provides a venue for students from across the state to showcase their STEM projects,” Upenieks said. “It allows companies and institutions with the opportunity to show how STEM is used to improve our communities.” Students also learn public speaking skills when they explain the science behind their projects to expo participants. They learn to engage their friends and teach them about science. The goal of the expo is to connect schools to the community, students to professionals, generate interest, and excitement for STEM programs in general, Upenieks said. During the expo, people can take part in hands-on experiments. There will be LEGO robotics, presentations, science shows, science trivia, and chances to win donated prizes. Demonstrations include a fire tornado demonstration, a robotics competition and a demonstration on static electricity among others. More girls have become involved with the STEM program in recent years, according to Upenieks. Some of their seventh-grade girls went to the national Broadcom MASTERS competition, where only the top 30 students in the seventh and eighth grades in America compete. Their school also had 11th-grade girls attend the International Science and Engineering Fair, where ninth to
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Mariah Mons shoots a free throw during a home region game against Riverton. Other than a region setback to Riverton and a preseason loss to highly ranked Skyridge, the Mustangs have reeled off 12 wins as of Jan. 27. Herriman was ranked fifth in the RPI (ratings performance index used to seed teams for the playoffs) at press time behind Bingham, Westlake, Skyridge and Fremont.
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The Mountain Ridge Development is a potential low- to medium-density residential development project located to the north and east of Mountain Ridge High School. (Justin Adams/The City Journals)
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proposed residential development is one step closer to becoming reality after it was forwarded on to the Herriman City Council by the Herriman Planning Commission with a positive recommendation late last year, albeit with a list of requirements. Now it’s the council’s job to deliberate and ultimately make a final decision on whether it will be approved. The project, known as the Mountain Ridge development, would be placed to the northeast of the new high school of the same name. The land in question, totaling about 105 acres, is owned by Suburban Land Reserve, the corporate real estate arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The current site plan being proposed by the development company Edge Homes would include 546 total units, a significant reduction from the 750 units that was initially presented in earlier drafts (and drew criticism from nearby residents
who felt the area already has too much high-density housing). The developer also agreed to remove condominiums from the project, opting instead for a mix of single-family homes and townhomes. However, for the development to go through will require the approval of the city council because 75 acres of the land in question is currently zoned for agricultural use. Further complicating matters is the fact that the city’s General Plan envisioned the area to be used for low-density residential (1.8 to 2.5 dwelling units per acre) as well as commercial. So, approval of the project would require not only a rezone but an update to the city’s General Plan. In determining whether to approve the project, there are a number of issues which the city council is considering.
any new residential development, arguing that the increased population would add more traffic to already crowded roads in the southwest part of the valley. During a Jan. 8 city council work meeting, Councilman Steve Shields said he felt he was elected by his constituents with a clear directive to oppose density as much as possible. However, even if the council denied the request to allow more density, the developer could potentially build up to 450 units based on the density allowed under the current General Plan. The council must decide whether allowing an additional 96 units is a price worth paying for certain benefits and opportunities being offered by the developer.
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The portion of the project which has been designated for commercial development under the city’s General Plan sits at Many Herriman residents fiercely oppose the addition of the corner of Mountain View Corridor and (yet to be built)
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