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he City of Herriman is getting a new permanent animal shelter—in about five years. But if all goes as planned, a temporary—albeit long-term—shelter will open in January 2024. Currently, Herriman has only a small transfer station that houses animals for a few hours before reuniting with owners; the facility is not equipped to provide long-term care. Prior to 2019, Herriman paid a contract fee to Salt Lake County and received animal services on an as-needed basis. But as the city grew, it became evident that the county’s reactionary approach was no longer working and a service model that included proactive patrol was needed. “Salt Lake County Animal Services wasn’t able to meet our needs…” explained Herriman’s Deputy Chief Cody Stromberg, one of the coordinators for Herriman Animal Services. “There has been a natural evolution in the growth of the city, so the city council created its own animal services that function under the unit of the police department. Our intent was to provide a higher level of service for the money, and this is not possible with larger entities because there are so many service areas.” Another goal was to lessen the distance residents traveled to reunite with animals. Before the split with the county, owners made the trek to Salt Lake to retrieve animals in custody. Since this departure four years ago, Herriman has maintained an agreement with the city of South Jordan for long-termstay animals; when an animal needs to stay overnight, Stromberg, Coordinator Debbie Pederson or Sergeant Greg Shaver transfers Continued page 10 Animal Services Coordinator Debbie Pederson shows off her vehicle. (Elisa Eames/City Journals)

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Mountain Ridge girls soccer wins Region 2 title; reaches state quarterfinals By Josh McFadden | j.mcfadden@mycityjournals.com

n a hotly contested Region 2 race in girls soccer, the Mountain Ridge Sentinels came out on top. Mountain Ridge didn’t cement the region championship until the final regular season game. By defeating Real Salt Lake Academy on Sept. 27, the Sentinels finished 10-2 in league play, a game ahead of Copper Hills and two games ahead of Corner Canyon. Mountain Ridge beat runner-up Copper Hills in both meetings—and both meetings were convincing three-goal victories. The Sentinels prevailed over the Grizzlies 3-0 on Aug. 29 at home and 4-1 on the road on Sept. 21. For its efforts, Mountain Ridge earned

the fourth seed in the Class 6A state tournament. The Sentinels got a bye in the first round and then hosted 13th-seeded Pleasant Grove on Oct. 10. Thanks to strong goalkeeping from Elle Rafajko and solid defending from the backline, Mountain Ridge shut out Pleasant Grove 2-0. The Sentinels got a goal in each half, with Jocelyn Wright and Kya Newton finding the back of the net. Chesney Bitton had an assist in the key victory. In the quarterfinals, with a bid to the semifinals on the line, Mountain Ridge drew fifth-seeded American Fork, which finished second in Region 3. The Sentinels started off well, leading 1-0 at halftime be-

Kya Newton was one of the Sentinels’ leading scorers for the 2023 season. (City Journals)

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potent in all of Class 6A. Both players had 15 goals on the year, with Newton also leading the team with 11 assists. Peytyn Bullard had three goals and four assists, while Kelsie Peterson had three goals and seven assists. Kaislee Johnson, Hadley Leonard, Jayla McFarland and Myka Peck each had two goals. Mountain Ridge could be a team to watch in 2024. Wright will return for her senior season next year, and Newton is just a sophomore. Bullard, who plays midfielder and defense, is a junior too, as is Peterson. l

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Herriman High among area teams who excelled at state championship as Utah’s high school unified soccer program grows By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

ack-to-back champions. In any sport, it’s a difficult accomplishment. In the growing sport of unified soccer, it’s remarkable. This year, 54 unified soccer teams competed, up from 30 last year. Yet Murray High succeeded in that achievement to defend their state championship title. Murray High junior Mia Cox scored a goal in that title game and was receiving congratulatory hugs and high-fives afterward from her teammates, friends and family, her principal and superintendent. “It was exciting,” she said. “I like kicking the ball with my friends on the team because it’s fun.” Unified soccer is a program of Special Olympics Utah in partnership with the Utah High School Activities Association, that joins high school-age students with and without intellectual disabilities playing side-by-side on the same team. Five coed players take to a smaller-sized field in 10-minute halves playing in competitive or player development divisions. “We had teams from Richfield High School to up in Logan in eight divisions,” said Boston Iacobazzi, Unified Champion School’s college-growth coordinator. “Several schools had two teams and a couple had three.” Teams first played in local tournaments before they competed in the regional round robin competitions until the top two finishers from each division were determined. The state championships in those divisions played Oct. 10 at the Real Salt Lake stadium. “It was close competition for a lot of the teams at both the playoffs as well as at the championships. A lot of games went into overtime and ended in PKs, which was exciting,” he said. At the local tournament in Midvale, Hillcrest High senior Haylee Wardle was all about winning. “Let’s go!” she encouraged her teammates. “We want to get that gold.” Wardle, her teammates and coach Rebecca Remy watched as Hillcrest freshman Johnny Bisby brought the torch into the school’s stadium. ASL club members signed the national anthem as well as the athlete’s oath. “We have a lot of Husky pride and we want everyone to feel that at our school,” said Remy, who has been an assistant during her 20 years teaching, but stepped in as head coach this year. “I love seeing the students in other areas besides academics, witnessing their sportsmanship and inclusion and the unity with their peers, and using their skills on the field. It’s great our drill, band, cheer and a bunch of different clubs and teams are supporting all the unified teams competing.”

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Herriman High’s unified soccer players took home silver at the state unified soccer championships. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

In front of hundreds of fans at the RSL stadium, Hunter High junior Whitney Rasmussen took the athlete’s oath and sang the national anthem before joining her team to take a silver medal in their game. For many student-athletes, it’s an opportunity to not only compete, but also to develop their skills, meet people, see old friends and belong to a team. “It gives them a place to belong and to represent their school, just like their peers,” Iacobozzi said. Longtime friends Mia Jackman of Riverton High and Jaymi Bonner of Herriman High gave each other hugs when they saw each other at a tournament, which was supported by Jordan School District’s superintendent. Mia’s dad, Jared, is thankful for unified sports. “It gives them the chance to do things that they’re seeing typical kids do and a chance to interact with some of their peers,” he said. “It makes them feel part of the school.” Jaymi’s mom, Jeana, likes unified sports “enriches everyone’s lives and gives us perspective. It’s about, teamwork and sportsmanship. It’s not only about winning and being the best. That’s a valuable lesson that our kids are teaching us.” Herriman High received silver medals at state. Jordan High junior Kaitlyn Unzaga decided to play because “it’s really fun and it gets my energy out.” She was warming up at the RSL stadium before both Jordan teams would win their division championships. “I always play no matter what if I win or not win. I really love playing for my school with my friends,” she said. “At school, we

eat lunch together and practiced our kicking and defense, and how to move left and right. Then, we hang out.” Her coach, Jenna Fox, said the school’s program has grown from five students to 22. “The kids keep telling the incoming freshmen about it, so our numbers are getting bigger,” she said. “We have a developmental team and a more competitive one so we’re getting all abilities playing time and we’ve got some awesome peer tutors who are playing with them. What’s fun is the kids are all friends and they respect each other. So, we play together, we go to class together, we celebrate together.” Several Jordan High students, teachers

A Herriman High unified soccer player kicks the ball away from Orem High at the state unified soccer championships. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

and administrators were watching the games along with Canyons School District’s superintendent and other district administrators and school board members. “Jordan SBOs (student body officers) gave us a send-off. They lined up creating tunnels for us to go through and we got cheered and waved off for state. That was super special for our team,” Fox said. “Having the championships at RSL, it makes them feel like royalty.” Both Jordan teams as well as other teams, including Kearns High, that took first, were given medals by royalty — Miss Utah Sarah Sun and Miss Utah’s Teen Jaylynn Lindley along with Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox. l

Copper Hills High unified soccer team waves to the crowd as they parade in for a regional soccer tournament. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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Colorful pinatas full of candy and cultural education By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

olorful and educational pinatas were destroyed and plundered by Fort Herriman Middle School students as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Members of the school’s Culture Crew and Makers Club designed the pinatas to represent symbols of various Hispanic countries’ cultures, such as Venezuela’s national flag, symbols of Mexico’s Day of the Dead and Panama’s symbol of good luck: a golden frog. The pinatas were displayed, with a write-up about each country and its culture, for a few weeks before students broke them open and enjoyed the candy inside—treats from Hispanic countries. At Fort Herriman Middle School, diversity and inclusion are a priority, said Culture Crew Adviser and school counselor Alyson Law. The Culture Crew holds monthly activities to help students recognize and celebrate their differences. Throughout the school year, they will highlight the cultures of Hispanics, Indigenous People, Arab-Americans, Blacks/African Americans, Polynesians, Asians and Europeans. Club member Ivenice Rivas-Taufoo’u said her favorite part of the Culture Crew is planning lunch time activities to share dances, clothing and foods from different cultures. “It definitely brings us closer, and we all have something in common,” she said. Activities often include tasting candy from other countries. Natalie Robinson, an eighth grader, was excited to taste candy from Hispanic countries. “I believe it's cool to experience that,”

she said. “Just having that experience to learn about a new culture other than your own is a really good one to have.” Sierra Prescott, who has a Tongan heritage, likes being a part of Culture Crew. “It’s cool to see other people’s culture and to have everyone work together to make everyone feel special,” she said. Law said one purpose of highlighting cultures is to help students feel proud of and draw strength from their heritage. “What we're trying to do is help kids tap into what their family traditions are,” she said. “Because I strongly believe that when kids know where they come from, and they have that solid route, they're more successful, they're able to stretch more, and see more, and experience more when they have that solid tie to their family and to their heritage.” She said it is especially important for middle school students, who are trying to figure out who they are and how they relate to others. “We can help them understand that you have a core to you, it's not just what you look like, because it's so easy to focus on the external at this age,” Law said. “When we can help them tie to that core of who they are and where they come from, that makes their ability to define themselves and figure out who they are in relation to the world a little bit easier.” This also applies to Caucasian students who Law said often think that they don’t have a culture. “We're trying to educate the kids on there's so many different types of culture,” Law said. “It's not just ethnicities. It's the

Members of Fort Herriman Middle School’s Culture Crew celebrate Hispanic Culture Month by making pinatas that represent various countries. (Jet Burnham/City Journals)

way that your family vacations. It's the way that you treat elders. It's your religion.” Culture Crew activities provide fun interactions for students from all different backgrounds. “The students have been so receptive of one another,” Law said. “It's really benefiting the school in that we're bringing students into engagement with one another that they probably necessarily wouldn't on their own.” Embracing each other’s differences is

the purpose behind Fort Herriman Middle’s theme for this year, “You Belong at The Fort.” “This year, our main focus is that you belong,” Law said. “Your experiences belong, your values belong, the things that you love—we want them here, we want you here, the teachers want you here—the admin, counselors, all of the staff—we want you here at The Fort. We don't want loneliness. We don't want separation. We want you.” l

Students design and create pinatas that educate their peers about Hispanic culture. (Jet Burnham/City Journals)

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Managing Grief in the Holidays

Mustangs’ girls soccer season ends with second-round playoff loss

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olidays in grief can be particularly challenging with familiar and sentimental sights, sounds, and smells reminding us our loved one is not here. Because this period of the year is built around relationships, a death in the family can make these weeks very difficult. But rather than attempt to just “grope our way” through these special days, there are ways to grow personally through the holidays as grief becomes transformative for us. Saying goodbye to a loved one is anything but easy, especially if well-meaning friends and family members expect you to just “get on with your life.” Allow time and space for grieving and crying this holiday season. Keeping a journal can provide a vital opportunity for reflection during the holidays. These weeks will not be the same as before because of the “empty chair” at the table so the pain is inevitable. A list of favorite holiday activities might be quite lengthy but make that list anyway. The list might include many holiday traditions such when the house is decorated, when and where worship takes place, and in whose home the family meals are shared. Though it is impossible to do everything “just like when Mom was here,” you can evaluate what you do for the holidays and determine, with your family’s help, which of those traditions you want to preserve. In evaluating holiday traditions, consider creating something new. Lighting a special candle, purchasing a unique holiday decoration, providing gifts to a needy family, or hosting an international student can become meaningful holiday traditions. Well-meaning friends or family may want you to attend parties and gatherings, hoping to “cheer you up” but take control of your schedule and do only as much celebrating as you feel ready to do. Choosing which events to participate in acknowledges that grief is a tiring experience. Even under the best of circumstances, holidays can be taxing so attempting to attend every event, party, or celebration may bring about total exhaustion. Instead, say “no” to some well-intentioned invitations. Simply remind friends, “My energy level hasn’t returned to where it was before he died; thank you for understanding my need to decline.” Pay close attention to physical well-being, too. Adequate rest, good nutrition, and moderate exercise is essential for the grief process. Lean meats with fresh fruits and vegetables are better choices than sugar- and fat-laden treats. If your health care provider approves, a brisk walk or other moderate exercise can help you feel better physically and emotionally. And eating a healthy diet coupled with moderate exercise is a remedy for insomnia for many mourners. Be sure to consider the spiritual aspects of life, too. Because holidays have spiritual roots make sure to include time for worship and reflection during this period. Volunteering to help others or making a memorial contribution is a meaningful way to put feet to faith during the holiday season. While it is inevitable to face pain at the holidays, following these suggestions can help bereaved individuals and families find transformative growth during this special season of the year.

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n high school sports, most teams will end the season with a loss, but that doesn’t make the defeats any easier to take. For the Herriman girls soccer team, the 2023 campaign came to a close with a loss to defending Class 6A champion Davis in the second round. With the setback, Herriman finished the year with a 6-12 record. The Mustangs were 3-9 in a competitive Region 2. In the playoffs, Herriman drew a tough matchup in round 2 on the road against Davis Oct. 10. Not only did Davis win the state title the year before, but the Darts were undefeated on the year and were riding a 19-game winning streak. Despite losing nine of its 12 region games in the regular season, Herriman wasn’t intimidated. The Mustangs gave Davis a good game, falling 3-1. The 17th-seeded Mustangs were down just 2-1 at halftime, as Davis had an own goal accounting for Herriman’s point. But despite their best efforts, the Mustangs couldn’t overcome Davis’s strong defense. Herriman performed well in its first-round game on the road at Fremont on Oct. 5. Fremont held the No. 16 seed, but the matchup was favorable for the Mustangs, as Fremont had just three wins on the year. The Mustangs got off to a 2-1 lead at halftime and added a

goal in the second half while not allowing Fremont to tie or take the lead. Kari Pate scored twice for Herriman, bringing her season total to seven and her career total to nine. Naomi Thorsen got her fourth goal of the season in the playoff victory, and Keira Stephany and Peyton Smith got the assists. The win over Fremont was the first playoff victory for Herriman since defeating Hunter 4-2 in the first round in 2019. This season might not have been the most successful for Herriman in terms of wins and losses, but the Mustangs were ever so close to posting several more wins. Herriman had four region losses by a single goal and another that came in a shootout. One of those one-goal losses came at the hands of region champion Mountain Ridge where the Mustangs lost 2-1 on Aug. 22. Herriman also lost three other games by just two goals, two of which were at the hands of Copper Hills, which placed second in region. Not only did Pate lead the team in scoring, but she was first in assists, too, tallying five on the year. Gracie Thorsen had five goals and three assists, while Smith had three goals to go along with her four assists. Goalie Anastasia Estrada had shutouts in wins over Highland (3-0 in the Aug. 1 season opener) and Murray (2-0 on Aug. 10). l

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New JROTC program trains leaders By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

he Mustang Battalion at Herriman High School is the first Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program in Jordan School District. SFC (R) Konrad Wilson is the program instructor and emphasizes that, unlike college ROTC programs which focus on military recruitment, the JROTC is a leadership program. “About 40% of our cadets pursue a military career,” he said. “The other 60% are here about the leadership, about having fun, about having a class that is not the norm, so they can get out and do different things and learn and explore different aspects. It is not designed as a recruiting tool. This is designed to motivate young people to be better citizens and let them understand that they have the ability to make changes.” Cadets are encouraged to be involved in their local Community Emergency Response Teams and to serve in their communities. The program is structured to be run by the students. Emerging leaders take on leadership roles and are nominated to receive awards and promotions at the end of every quarter. Wilson said the cadets learn life skills and leadership skills such as decision making, negotiation, compromise, delegation, communication, confidence and how to work with other peoples’ personalities, weaknesses and strengths. “You learn to be a leader and what makes a good leader,” Gary Fiedler,

a sophomore in the program, said. He serves as a team lead in his class and said, because of the skills he’s learned, he handled a recent accident situation differently than he previously would have. “Instead of being the one to freak out, I was like, ‘Hey, calm down, we’re fine, here's what we need to get done and so then let's do it,’” he said. Sophomore David Mason said he enjoys running drills and doing physical conditioning workouts in class. Fiedler likes the problem-solving exercises. During a bomb threat simulation the class did recently, Fiedler said they all had to rely on good communication and teamwork skills to work through the problem. “We had to be able to communicate with each other because only the person looking at the bomb can see what’s going on, and everyone else was just looking at a piece of the information we needed,” he said. Wilson said the structure of JROTC provides a safe environment in which cadets fail, try again and learn from their mistakes. “We go back and we talk about everything that we do—what went well and what we can improve on—so that the next time we do it, we can make it better, we can improve on it, and that helps them grow,“ he said. As part of the statewide JROTC program, cadets participate in skills competitions in orienteering, archery, precision

Members of the Mustang Battalion, Jordan District’s first JROTC program, prepare to compete in an orienteering competition. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Londelius.)

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marksmanship, robotics, drones, drills and physical fitness. “The idea is to expose them to a lot of different things and sometimes they'll find that little thing that they never even knew they had an ability for and that it's fun, too,” Wilson said. “They just find out about different interests and ideas and different ways to do things.” Senior Nancy Londelius said her JROTC experiences have had a positive influence on her life. To prepare for the orienteering competitions, she was newly motivated to resume her running routine which she had previously abandoned. “I wanted us to win since our group was the smallest, and I wanted to better myself, so I started running a lot more,” she said. In addition to improving her physical fitness, she said the class has also helped her overcome some of her weaknesses. “It's helped me with my personality and being able to open up more with other people and being able to become more of a leader,” she said. “Now I have to actually talk to people to get what I want. I have to communicate and I also have to tell people what to do, because I’m a team leader.” Wilson previously taught in the JROTC program at Taylorville High School for 10 years and has seen how it can make a difference in young peoples’ lives. “I love teaching these young adults and helping prepare them for life after

high school,” Wilson said. “For me, the biggest reward is that a-ha moment when that light comes on in that cadet’s eyes of ‘I get this.’ But what's deeper than that is when those cadets come to me and say, ‘Hey, I made it because you taught me this and you had confidence in me, and I have that confidence in myself now.’” He hopes cadets learn to do hard things and to ask for help when they need it. The program is organized in a way that creates a close-knit group of students. “All the cadets in here support each other and rally around each other, so it helps them build each other up,” Wilson said. “It gives them that family environment to where they feel supported, and they have that platform to build off of to be successful.” Wilson said Herriman High Principal Todd Quarnberg has been working for several years to get the JROTC program set up. In this, its inaugural year, the program has 30 students. Wilson expects four times as many students next year as word of the opportunity spreads to other high school students in the area. Enrollment is open and students from Copper Hills and Bingham high schools are currently participating in Herriman High’s program. Providence Hall High School, a Herriman area charter school, and Taylorsville High School also have JROTC programs. l

Members of Herriman High School’s Mustang Battalion participate in a JROTC orienteering competition. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Londelius)

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Continued from front page it to the South Jordan Animal Shelter. Stromberg, Pederson, and Shaver handle all animal-related issues, including recovery, intake, adoption and even criminal investigations into cases of abuse and neglect. “One of our animal services personnel is on patrol every day of the week,” Stromberg said. “We respond to all calls for animal services, including when an animal is seized, such as for a law enforcement issue, and needs to be sheltered while its owner is jailed.” Stromberg’s team also works to educate citizens at community outreach and adoption events, where they hand out informational literature along with dog leashes. Herriman’s partnership with the South Jordan Animal Shelter is expected to end in December. The city has signed a five-year lease contract for a temporary, no-kill shelter in a warehouse on Porter Rockwell Boulevard in Bluffdale. “[We will] gather some good data about the city’s sheltering needs in terms of the size and scope of a permanent shelter. We’ll gather data for three years and build for two and be done at the end of five years,” Stromberg said. Among the reasons for the move to the new Bluffdale facility are the advantages of local financing and management. “We want to provide service tailored to Herriman with taxes from Herriman, and we want those taxes to stay in Herriman,” Stromberg said. Also, like Herriman, the city of South Jordan has grown, and with the extra burden and traffic added by

Herriman, its shelter is reaching capacity. “They’ve been great partners, but they need their full capacity now,” Stromberg said. In addition, the city’s agricultural roots create unusual demands that other shelters don’t encounter. “The usual animals are dogs and cats, but here, we have farm animals,” Stromberg said. Sheep, horses, cows and other livestock living within the city present unique sheltering needs. With a chuckle, Stromberg notes that he used to keep a bridle on hand for errant horses. The Bluffdale space will provide the equipment necessary for long-term care, essentially functioning as a full shelter, and will also allow the city to capitalize on help from volunteers. Due to the limits of the transfer station, the city has not yet been able to accommodate volunteers, but with the new facility, that is about to change. “What will be beneficial in the future is the ability to strengthen that connection with community volunteers and capture some of that desire for involvement,” Stromberg said. “Once the leased facility is open, there will be lots of opportunities for volunteers. It will be a no-kill, adoption placement facility, so we will always be looking for help.” There is no specific taxing entity responsible for Animal Services, so operational funding comes from the general fund. The permanent shelter will be part of capital improvements along with roads and stormwater. As Animal Services is impacted by reduced sales, increased costs and critical road proj-

This facility in Bluffdale will serve as Herriman's animal shelter for the next five years. (Elisa Eames/City Journals)

ects, economic factors could alter the projected costs. The city council will determine how to prioritize funding for projects over the next five years. City attorney Todd Sheeran is at the helm of efforts to revise and update Herriman’s animal code. To volunteer or get more information,

contact Herriman Animal Services at animals@herrimanpd.org. “It’s an exciting time for the city,” Stromberg said. “Growth is challenging but brings immense opportunities... It’s an exciting project to be part of. We love our animals. They’re part of our lives.” l

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Herriman to build citywide fiber-optic network By Elisa Eames | e.eames@mycityjournals.com

erriman City plans to build a fiber-optic municipal broadband network accessible to residents and businesses. The network will provide residents with numerous choices for high-speed internet while linking city services together to increase efficiency and efficacy. “The city council feels that quality, highspeed internet access is vital to serve the community’s needs in our modern era,” explained city officials. “Fiber optics is a state-of-the-art technology that can serve our city with reliable, high-speed internet access for decades to come. The network will… serve every resident and business in Herriman…” The city believes the new network will improve education, telemedicine, communication, remote work and business development. Because private internet service providers have declined to build fiber-optic networks in Herriman themselves, many areas within the city have few internet options. In addition to offering high-speed internet, the network will also provide the infrastructure for competition among multiple internet service providers. In 2021, the city created a Broadband Task Force to explore community broadband options, and in a March 2022 report to the city council, the task force deemed a citywide broadband network indispensable “for essential city service efficiencies and… enhanced

quality of life…” and for continued economic growth. Two months later, Herriman surveyed residents to gauge interest in a public network and found that interest was substantial. At the recommendation of the task force, which reviewed bids submitted in September of 2022, the city has partnered with Strata Networks to develop and design the system. The monthly fee that Herriman residents would see is estimated at $15, and private internet service providers will be able to use the network as well. The network will grant users speeds up to 10 megabits per second, but residents will also be able to purchase higher speeds via private companies that use the infrastructure. “Our current projections show that even with a monthly utility fee, the cost of upgraded high-speed internet will meet or even beat current market prices… Residents will also see enhanced municipal services as the network will upgrade the city’s ability to manage traffic infrastructure, stormwater flow, water usage and connectivity for first responders,” the city noted. Herriman officials emphasize that the fiber-optic project will not use any tax revenue. “The city council will not approve the project if any city tax funds are needed to support it,” officials confirmed, though the ownership of the network has yet to be determined. Herri-

Herriman City hopes to start construction on a new fiber-optic network this spring. (Pixabay)

man may opt to create a public utility, which would be separate from the city, or the city itself may own the network. Whichever entity claims ownership will fund the project by issuing a bond to be repaid using utility fees and income earned as internet service providers pay to use the infrastructure. In addition, no one will be forced to use or pay for the network. “...While we believe this project will greatly benefit our entire community, we respect individual property owners’ choices,” the city said. Herriman will assume

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iffany and Jeremy Isbell have lived in Herriman for 15 years. That’s why they wanted to open a business that supports the community. With five kids, the Isbells have been through an endless amount of baseball, basketball, soccer, football, tennis, gymnastics, golf and more. They know how hard it is to find the right equipment, and they’ve seen kids give up sports when their families hit hard times. With The Sports Connection, they want to help anyone who wants to play a sport to see that dream fulfilled.

a lot of money for the revolving door of sports in our house. Kids outgrow their shoes, pants and overall equipment so fast, even if they’re playing the same sport consistently. It’s a challenge keeping up as they outgrow their cleats mid-season. We want to provide a convenient place for people to find sports gear in the Southwest Valley, and we think sports should be accessible and not cost prohibitive. We want to be the destination for sports lovers and athletes in the Southwest corner of Salt Lake Valley, and especially Herriman!

How long have you been in business, Tiffany? We opened the first part of October, which is a slow sports month. We’re counting on community excitement to keep us going until the sports season gears up around February.

How do clients choose between you or a competitor? We have three sides to our business. 1) We offer new equipment with the latest models across most sports. 2) We know some customers would prefer new, but are looking for ways to maximize

What products and services do you offer? We have a large selection of new and used sporting goods, equipment, apparel and accessories. We have access to uniforms and training equipment for teams and coaches, too.

their budget, so we work with manufacturers to source new equipment that might be the last season or two, models that make “new” reasonably-priced. 3) We focus on acquiring namebrand, gently-used shoes, apparel and equipment to make sports affordable. The used side of our business is unique when compared to most sports stores. With The Sports Connection, you don’t have to drive long distances, which is even more convenient if you have a lastminute sports “emergency” like holes in socks, mitt lacing tears, rainy day games, etc. What is your best advice for someone considering doing business with you? If you aren’t sure we have what you’re looking for, call or email us. We’ll tell you if we have it in stock or if we can source it for you. What is your favorite product? We’re excited to offer apparel supporting local high schools designed by students themselves! In 2024, we’ll start a Sponsor an Athlete Program where we’ll collect contributions and use the funds to cover the needs for equipment and sports costs for those in our community who might not have the budget to stay engaged in their sport. We’ll work with the city to identify and empower those athletes to keep playing.

What sets your company apart? Our unique business embraces the mantra “By Locals, For Locals.” We focus on sports that our community is passionate about, team sports as well as unique areas of interest like mountain biking, rugby, disc golf, horseback riding and motocross. We look at sports through a slightly wider lens and offer gently-used items for ballroom dancing, tap, ballet, gymnastics and martial arts.

Are you currently running any specials? We buy back equipment! You can select between cash back or store credit to fund your next sporting purchase. We would love to have you come in to find unique, fun gifts and stocking stuffers for the holiday season.

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Tree lighting for the state’s tallest Christmas tree on Nov. 18 By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

or the 12th consecutive year, the Outlets at Traverse Mountain will celebrate the holidays with the lighting of Utah’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree. The public is invited to attend the illumination of the 70-foot-tall Christmas tree on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Outlets at Traverse Mountain (3700 N. Cabelas Blvd.) in Lehi. With more than 5,000 ornaments and 1.5 miles of LED lights with approximately 10,000 bulbs, the 20-foot-wide tree will be on display through the holiday season. “It’s been important to our company and a long-standing tradition,” Teri Sunderland said, general manager at the Outlets at Traverse Mountain. “We’ve always enjoyed being a shopping center developer that presents tradition and nostalgia along with all of the great holiday festivities, and for us, that means presenting a beautiful, exceptional fresh cut, white fir tree and going to town with all the decorations.” Although the tree lighting starts at 5 p.m., there are other family activities that start at 2 p.m. including the opening of the life-sized gingerbread-inspired village, featuring a 30-foot-tall gingerbread tower. The event culminates with Santa Claus using his magic to light the Christmas tree,

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The annual Christmas tree lighting at the Outlets at Traverse Mountain on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. features a 70-foot-tall, fresh-cut tree and a gingerbread-inspired village. (Photo courtesy of Outlets at Traverse Mountain)

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Utah’s transportation partners release statewide master plan for future By Tom Haraldsen | t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

overnment leaders and transportation gurus have released an updated Unified Transportation Plan for Utah, one aimed at addressing the state’s needs through 2050. It encompasses all forms of transportation, from cars, buses and rail to bike and pedestrian paths. The plan was a collaborative effort created over a fouryear period between the Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Transit Authority, the Mountainland Association of Governments, the Wasatch Front Regional Council and several metropolitan planning agencies. Its stated goal is “preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Utah” as Utah’s population grows. “Utah’s great quality of life keeps generations of families here and attracts many new residents every year,” Governor Spencer Cox said. “Careful, collaborative transportation planning is key to ensuring safe, efficient and comfortable travel for all Utahns. Community health, economic vibrance, and livability are closely linked to travel choices—from walking and biking to riding transit to driving.” Davis County Commissioner Bob Stevenson said the plan “ties things together nicely. We realize all the growth the state will have over the next 30 years and the need to start on some projects immediately.” The trail systems along the Wasatch Front, for example, are being completed to literally connect with each other. The Parley’s Trail completion in West Valley City in early October helped link east and westside communities, and a new section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Davis County was planned to open on Oct. 24. South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey, who chairs the

WFRC, said “the planning process looks at the relationship between transportation, land use and economic development by thoughtfully coordinating housing, jobs and transportation connections together. City and town centers yield numerous benefits by improving access and reducing the time spent getting from point A to point B.” Of immediate concern is the rebuild of Interstate 15 from Farmington to North Salt Lake, with plenty of questions and concerns expressed by residents in the communities affected. It’s a challenge for UDOT. “As our state grows, we are committed to providing safe transportation choices for all people to get where they want, when they want, in the way they want,” said UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras. “Those needs are different today than they were in previous years, and in the Unified

Plan, transportation partners throughout the state collaborate to identify solutions for the evolving needs that we anticipate in the years ahead.” “Utah’s quality of life revolves around transportation choices,” said Carlton Christensen, chair of the UTA board. “UTA is proud to be part of Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan as we work closely with UDOT, regional planning partners, and municipalities to ensure every community has accessible, healthy options. Riding transit offers a less stressful way to get there.” The plan, which is available to read online at unifiedplan.org, outlines goals for its implementation. An interactive map on the site is broken down by regions, modes of transportation and into 10-year segments, highlighting what projects are scheduled. It estimates that households will experience almost six days of less driving per year once improvements are completed. The state’s economy will be bolstered through infrastructure investments and job growth. Utah’s GDP will grow by approximately $247 billion and over 271,000 jobs will be created. And the changes will reduce air pollution from emissions by 13%. Over the course of the plan’s implementation, more than 4,700 miles of transportation roads and pathways will be added. This is the latest version of a plan that’s been updated for years. Previous versions have been praised by the U.S. Department of Transportation as setting a standard for cooperation between entities with varying needs.l

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Business students open the Herriman Hanger By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

hen students in the high school business clubs DECA and FBLA participate in competitions, they are expected to act and dress the part of a business professional. This year, DECA Club Adviser Randall Kammerman has had more and more students tell him they don’t have nice slacks, dress shoes or a belt to wear. So, he turned to some outstanding business students, Kensleigh Eagar, Emily Reinoso and Seth Haaga, to tackle the problem. “They're all kids I knew would actually get it done,” Kammerman said. The three students organized and implemented a plan for the Herriman Hanger, a collection of new and gently used professional clothing, shoes and accessories that students can borrow or take as needed. To build an inventory, the business students advertised for donations from students as well as from the wider community. They reached out to their contacts at Scheels, who sponsored a monthlong clothing drive in their Sandy store. The students arranged to appear on Good Things Utah and on KSL news and to be featured on social media sites with large followings. “Anyone can donate because we really need to have lots of sizes and styles, and we want to make sure we have something for everyone who comes in,” Reinoso said. “And so being able to promote in those ways, we’ve been able to spread it around to a larger portion of Utah.” Kammerman is pleased with how the three students have handled the project. “They just get stuff done, that’s what's nice about these kids,” he said. “I don't even have to follow up on it, I just know it's going to get done. That's the real world application part of DECA that's my favorite. If I was their boss and I say ‘I need you guys to get this done,’ I don't have to micromanage them, I don't have

to check on them, it just happens.” Kammerman said these types of real-world projects hone students’ business skills and general life skills. “They learn a little bit about time management skills, organization and working as a team, and hopefully they see the value of helping other people,” he said. “But the biggest thing they get out of it is, you can do cool things even though you’re a young, dumb high school kid.” The three students will present their Herriman Hanger business plan at the state FBLA and DECA club competitions next spring. “We do want to do it for a DECA project, but it’s more than that,” Eagar said. “It’s helping the school and helping the students.” She said 20% of the student body is on the free and reduced lunch program and 30% are multilingual students, which are groups of students who may not be able to purchase new clothing. The need for nice clothing is not limited to business students. Members of the school’s sports teams are expected to participate in dress-up days, a tradition that helps unify the team and encourages support from their peers on game days. The Herriman Hanger is open to those students who need a tie or a nice shirt to wear. “Anybody who has to dress up, we’ll give you anything we’ve got,” Kammerman said. “I just hate the idea of any kid not joining a club because they’re scared they don’t have the clothes to make it happen.” The Herriman Hanger resource is not limited to school activities. “There was a girl who came in the other day,” Eagar said. “She had an interview, but when she came to school, she forgot her top. So, she just went into the [Herriman Hanger] and picked something out.”

Herriman High School business students Seth Haaga, Emily Reinoso and Kensleigh Eagar organized a project to provide dress clothing for their peers. (Jet Burnham/City Journals)

Kammerman said there will always be a need for this resource and that there will always be business students to keep it running. “It can easily be a recurring project every year where we just try to get other people to

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Check out the library during Family Literacy Month By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

here are many ways to develop a child’s love for reading. Having books around the house, reading stories together and setting a good example as a reader are just a few. Another, is to be a regular visitor to the public library. Since November is Family Literacy Month, and parents are encouraged to bring literacy opportunities into the home, it’s a good time to explore programs at the local library. “If you don't have books in the home, it’s sending a message to children that this isn’t important, this isn’t part of our family culture,” said Nyssa Fleig, Salt Lake County Library program manager. “So when the whole family gets in on it, you create a culture of reading and literacy in the home.” County library branches offer early learning programs. With in-person or Zoom storytimes and singing activities, babies and toddlers are introduced to the five learning skills of playing, talking, reading, writing and singing. Fleig said incorporating an at-home, 10-minute bedtime story routine for small children will have a long-lasting effect on literacy. For children learning to read, the library’s online programs, including Miss Humblebee’s Academy and World Book Early Learning, provide early reading education. Additionally, the Reading Buddies program brings in United Way volunteers to read with children using the Dyad reading method. “Dyad reading should happen after a student has completed phonics instruction. It’s a method of practice that increases fluency and speed,” Fleig said. “So once they’ve got that proper phonics instruction, and we leave that expertise to the schools, then the library can step in and say, ‘OK,

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Makai and his daughter Madeline read together every Thursday when they visit the West Jordan branch for a daddy/daughter date night before enjoying the playground at Veterans Memorial Park. (Photo courtesy of The County Library)

you’ve got the basics, now we can help you increase your confidence.’” My First Books Club is available at several branches, for children beginning to read chapter books. Also, Read to a Dog is a popular event that has students reading out loud to a therapy dog. Although the program is only available at Holladay, Whitmore and Millcreek, the library hopes to expand it to other branches. For middle readers, the Great Reads book club is open to youth ages 8-12. Participants read the book then meet as a group with an adult who leads a discussion and provides a

craft that goes along with the book. For teen and adult readers, the library provides programs based on reading ability and interest. Project Read, a local nonprofit, helps adults who are learning to read and a partnership with the English Skills Learning Center offers English classes for those learning to speak and read the language. “Our libraries represent our communities, so a lot of our westside libraries do have a Spanish speaker on staff,” she said. “If we have a staff member who speaks another language, that will be represented on their name badge… We’re letting them know that we’re here and happy to support them.” The library launched a new reading challenge for November. As part of Native American Heritage Month, libraries will have displays highlighting indigenous cultures to acknowledge the tribes that were here in the Salt Lake Valley. The reading challenge is to spend 300 minutes reading as an individual or family during the month, especially from books written by indigenous authors. For more information, visit slcolibrary.org. “We are big supporters of literacy at the library, it’s probably a core value,” Fleig said. “I think [illiteracy] is one of those things we struggle with invisibly, and that goes from children all the way to adults. There’s support here, no matter where the struggle is with reading. The other thing we like to say is the library is especially for people who don't like to read. It’s really simple. You just haven’t found the right book yet.” l

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AI can solve teachers’ No. 1 complaint By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

Editor’s note: this is part of a series of articles about artificial intelligence in schools.

I is the solution to teachers’ number one problem, Jordan District Digital Teaching and Learning Administrator Jared Covili said. “The number one complaint teachers have is they never have enough time,” Covili said. “And with AI, one of the benefits we see is that it provides teachers with additional time to work on what they need to do with students.” Jordan District Digital Learning Specialist Kasey Chambers said the amount of time AI tools can save teachers depends on how much they are willing to use it. “It's going to take a little bit of time to figure out where it fits into our workflow, but as teachers get more proficient and keep testing it out and keep being willing to delegate to AI, it's going to be a big part of saving time,” she said. “The minute-to-minute decision making of teachers is exponential, so anything we can do to lessen that and make their jobs easier is a win.” Chambers highlighted time-saving AI tools at a professional development workshop held in September. She encouraged teachers, administrators and coaches to use AI tools to help customize material, generate lists, brainstorm ideas, improve lesson plans and to help write emails, newsletters, presentations and grants. “It’s like a thought partner,” she told teachers. “This is going to work with your brain to generate what you would have made and make it in way less time.” Jordan District provides teachers access to tools such as SchoolAI, which they piloted over the summer. The Digital Learning Department regularly features new tools and tips on their Instagram page, offers training workshops and shares tools and tips with the digital learning coach at every school in the district. Dan Clark, the digital learning coach at West Jordan Middle School, said his goal is to provide his colleagues with tech tools that reduce their workload. “We are introducing them to some of these things that lighten the load, because the load for teachers across the country is extremely large, but the load for teachers in Utah is even more so,” he said. One time-consuming task Jordan District teachers have is transitioning their letter grading systems to standards-based grading. With six to eight units and assessments each quarter, that’s a lot of work for teachers, Clark said. He encourages his colleagues to use AI tools to help break down each unit of study into measurable proficiency skills. With a detailed prompt,

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Jordan District Digital Learning department staff members share tips for using SchoolAI to save teachers hours of planning time. (Jet Burnham/City Journals) Elementary school teacher Jill Firkins uses AI tools to reduce time spent planning and increase time spent teaching. (Photo courtesy of Jill Firkins)

an AI assistant can, in less than a minute, generate a basic outline of assessments based on teaching standards. “Here's this tool that will do a lot of it for you and it makes something overwhelming seem very within reach,” Clark said. “It can shoot out something pretty good and then a teacher with a lot of experience can whittle that down to what they're expecting students to do.” Clark said first year teachers, who face a greater than normal workload as they build lesson plans and assessments from scratch, can benefit greatly from AI tools. “I think it takes five years of teaching before you feel like you're a good teacher, and that learning curve is bigger right now because we have a lot more teachers that are coming in on alternative routes to licensure,” Clark said. “I'm hoping that that learning curve can be a little shorter as I help teachers utilize some of these tools.” Another time-intensive aspect of teaching is differentiation—adapting information to meet a range of abilities. Chambers said it can be a lot of work when teachers have a lot of students who all need a slightly different approach to learning the lesson material. “It’s so much work and sometimes I can’t do it,” she said. “But AI can help do that so easily. I can plan quality, research-based interventions using AI as a tool to be a thinking partner.”

Teachers can make lesson materials more accessible to all students by using AI to read the text aloud, adjust the reading level or to translate it into a student’s native language. Fort Herriman Middle School teacher Kimberly Mendenhall has been surprised by how quickly AI tools generate content. She and her colleagues used SchoolAI tools to remotely collaborate on a customized digital literacy lesson plan. “It gave us a lesson plan, and then it was able to, with prompts, give us a worksheet that we could do, and then a ten-question quiz,” she said. She said the process took just a minute. Jordan District has been a leader in implementing AI tools, but other school districts and charter schools are finding ways to connect teachers with AI tools. At Providence Hall Middle, a charter school, history teacher Tanya Rauch said when she or her colleagues find a tool that will save them time, they share it with each other. Rauch, who has a master's degree in technology, regularly uses ChatGPT and MagicSchoolAI to reduce her lesson planning time. “One of the eighth-grade standards was to compare historians’ interpretations of colonization,” she said. “I don't have time to pull up ten historians—hey, Chat GPT!” West Jordan Middle School Principal Eric Price, a proponent of AI in education, said saving time is the purpose for developing new technology.

“Technology has always existed to increase our abilities to do other things,” Price said. “We don't go and plant each crop individually like they used to do back in the 1800s. We have machines that will allow us to do that, which then allows us to do other things.” The “other things” teachers do with the time they save is spend more time interacting with students, Jordan Hills Elementary teacher Jill Firkins said. Before she began using AI tools, she used to spend hours searching through resources for lesson and activity ideas. Now, she uses AI-powered searches to find and customize materials for engaging lessons in a fraction of the time. The time she saves is spent directly teaching her students and providing them with more in-depth feedback. “Whether it's before school or after school or helping students that are struggling with homework, I can give that planning time to them,” she said. Chambers said while giving the extra time to students is good, teachers should also take some of that time back for themselves for the sake of their mental health wellness and work-life balance. “Maybe I'm not working two to three hours a night grading because AI helps me get it done in 20 minutes and I can give that time back to my family, and that's okay, too,” she said. “Any benefit to a teacher making their job easier, making it more effective, is a benefit for students at the end of the day.” l

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Remembering the state’s military veterans during November By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

here are many ways to honor Utah’s military veterans this month, including volunteering at the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs or the Military and Family Support Center. Additionally, cities, businesses and organizations in Salt Lake and Davis County will honor Utah’s vets for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Here are some ways to show appreciation for the vets in the community. Visit the Fort Douglas Military Museum Learn about the role of the military in Utah and honor those who served their country. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon-5 p.m., Free 32 Potter Street, Salt Lake City Visit the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park Honor the sacrifice made by men and women in the armed services. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 17111 S. Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale Riverton City Veterans Day Concert

Draper City Veterans Day Ceremony and Field of Flags Saturday, Nov. 11, 11-11:30 a.m. Draper City Park, 12500 S. 1300 East The Field of Flags features hundreds of flags displayed from Nov. 10-12.

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Performance by the Riverton Jazz Band. Flag ceremony conducted by the American Legion Post 140. Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Old Dome Meeting Hall, 1452 W. 12600 South Alta High School Veterans Day of Honor Friday, Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m.

Alta High School, 11055 S. 1000 East Free Pies for Veterans - Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 3401 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek Bountiful Veterans Day Program Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. Bountiful Veterans Park, 795 S. Main Street

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Consumer resilience suggests solid holiday shopping season By Robert Spendlove, Zions Bank Economist

he hustle and bustle of the holiday season generates a flurry of economic activity, from hiring to retail spending to demand for travel and services. Holiday sales are also a barometer of how the economy is doing locally and nationally. As we head into the winter holidays, here are several factors impacting the holiday shopping outlook: Utahns are feeling merrier about the economy compared to a year ago. Consumer sentiment rose to 76.3 in September, as measured by the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumers. That’s up from 63.9 in September 2022. Consumer confidence has also improved nationally in the comparable University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. Higher confidence often leads to increased spending. Inflation is slowing but still too high. Despite the gradual slowdown in price growth over the past year, a third of shoppers expect inflation to influence the way they shop during the 2023 holidays, according to Bankrate’s 2023 Holiday Shopping Survey. Annual inflation slowed to 3.7% in September, still above the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% inflation. Wage growth has boosted purchasing power. Wage growth has been outpacing inflation since May. While this will help ease some families’ holiday budgets, household

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income has yet to fully recover the purchasing power lost to inflation in recent years. Utah’s total personal income, the sum of income earned by all Utahns in the state, grew by 4.5% in the second quarter of 2023, compared to 4.3% nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Retail spending may soften. After stronger-than-expected consumer spending over the summer, a recent Federal Reserve report suggests retail spending might be slowing, particularly on non-essential items. “Consumers may have exhausted their savings and are now relying on borrowing to support spending,” according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report. However, that doesn’t mean consumers will stop spending. Bain & Company has projected 3% growth in U.S. retail sales during the win-

ter holiday season. Meanwhile, Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast predicts sales will increase by as much as 4.6% this holiday season. Most of that growth will come from online sales. Household budgets are still tight. Nearly 40% of shoppers nationally planned to start this year’s holiday shopping earlier than normal, according to a National Retail Federation survey. This is not necessarily to get their shopping done early, but rather to distribute the financial cost across the entire season. Just over a quarter (27%) of U.S. holiday shoppers have money set aside for this holiday shopping season, according to Bankrate. Employment is strong. U.S. employers added 336,000 jobs in September, far surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate remained at a low 3.8%. Utah’s job market continues to show strength, gaining 35,200 jobs in September, with unemployment at a very low 2.6%. Because a higher employment rate correlates with higher spending, the strong job market is good news for local retailers who get a boost from holiday sales. Lags in economic data and outside factors influencing consumer behavior make retail sales hard to predict. Uncertainty from global conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine could impact the holiday retail outlook. But current signs of a resilient consumer point to a solid holiday shopping season. l

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e’ve all heard the threat of a possible federal government shutdown if Congress can’t get their act together. A stopgap bill was passed to push the Oct. 1 deadline to Nov. 15. But what will happen on Nov. 15? No one really knows. Here in Salt Lake County, you don’t have to worry about programs not getting funded, budgets not being balanced or debts escalating. Our Salt Lake County Council takes very seriously our charge to ensure a balanced budget will keep the county operating. October begins the county budget process with the mayor presenting her 2024 budget to the council, setting the stage for a meticulous six-week evaluation by the council. During this time, we scrutinize proposals, dissect programs, and engage department heads in rigorous discussions. Every decision is weighed against the ultimate goal of a balanced budget that will sustain the county operations. The final budget will be passed on Dec. 5. The Salt Lake County Council will be passing a balanced budget before the end of the year to keep Salt Lake County operating. You won’t need to worry about the jail not operating, your favorite recreation center closing, libraries

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shutting their doors, meals not getting delivered to vulnerable seniors, or conventions getting canceled at the Salt Palace. We take very seriously our charge to not only fund what taxpayers expect, but to do it in a fiscally responsible manner. Our Triple A bond rating is a source of great pride for Salt Lake County, placing us among an elite group of only 29 counties in the nation. This rating is hard earned through maintaining the county’s strong financial health, which includes balanced budgets, controlled spending, and effective financial planning. This special rating helps you, the taxpayer, because it means we get lower interest rates. We are dedicated to ensuring that your hard-earned money is used wisely. In Salt Lake County we know how to work together, and our success lies

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County council or city council—who you gonna call? By Ella Joy Olsen | e.olsen@mycityjournals.com

ou see a pothole that needs to be fixed or wonder who to ask about getting a couple new pickle ball courts installed at the park closest to you. Who you gonna call? “The government body closest to the people governs the best,” said Aimee Winder Newton, District 3 county councilmember and chair of the Salt Lake County Council. “Which means services that impact individuals on a day-to-day basis are most often handled closer to the public, so at a city level.” This means with any at-hand issue, start at the city level, and if it is better handled via a county or state agency, the city representative can get you headed in the right direction. Generally speaking, what does your city do? Cities and townships vary a bit from town to town, but most around-town roads are city-owned and maintained. Cities are in charge of garbage and snow removal. They are in charge of public safety including police, fire and ambulance services. Also, they grant zoning permits and enforcement of zoning laws, basically services that affect individuals on a day-to-day basis. So, that pothole on your morning commute? That will likely be repaired by your city. Cities are also concerned with creating economic development and a tax base within city limits, as sales tax revenue is how amenities and services are funded. So, then what is Salt Lake County in charge of? Issues that have a larger reach, across a broader population and region, are often handled by the county. Here are a few examples: Health: the Salt Lake County Health Department is over a range of health services from expected things like screenings and immunizations, to more obscure services like noise pollution, noxious weed control, tobacco prevention, bee inspection and water quality. Human Services: This is a broad category including adult and aging services (senior centers), youth services and behavioral health services like mental health and substance use disorders. It also includes criminal justice. “Here’s an interesting fact,” Winder Newton said. “Over 75% of the county general fund budget goes toward criminal justice, which includes behavioral health, jails and prosecution.” Parks and Recreation: Salt Lake County operates and maintains parks, trails and open space, golf courses, recreation centers, swimming pools, ice centers, and Wheeler Historic Farm. There are 19 county-run recreation centers with a variety of activity options available.

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Salt Lake County councilmembers. Three are at-large members representing the entire county and six are from geographically defined districts. (Salt Lake County Council)

Culture and Arts: the county supports culture and arts with venues such as Abravanel Hall, Mountain American Expo Center and the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. “The county loves tourists who visit, spend money, then leave,” Winder Newton said. “Tourists don’t require services and education, which is great for our budget.” Services in the muddy middle Many issues are touched by both cities and the county, which is why a resident would reach out to their closest representative first. And while there are too many to list, here are a couple of muddy middle examples. Parks: “When you consider who is in charge of a park, that’s a tough one,” Winder Newton said. “If it’s a regional park intended to draw visitors from a large geographical region, like Sugar House Park, it may be jointly run by the city and county. The county alone has a few larger parks like Dimple Dell, and smaller more local parks are run by individual cities.” Libraries: the county has a countywide system, but both Murray City and Salt Lake City have their own library systems. Landfill: the city and the county coown a landfill. Flood control: for example, the Jordan River is owned by several different entities and crosses through many cities, therefore flooding issues may be handled with a coordinated response. Unsheltered population: individual cities and the county work to coordinate efforts to help this population, providing behavioral health services and a variety of housing options. Now, a little more about your Salt Lake County Council The Salt Lake County Council consists of nine members; three “at-large” members who are elected to represent the entire county for six-year terms, and six “district”

members who are elected to represent geographical districts within Salt Lake County for four-year terms. Basically every voter in the county will have the opportunity to vote for four council members: the three “atlarge” representatives and one from their specific geographical district. County representatives do declare their political affiliation while running for office.

They run on a party platform, as do state representatives, like Gov. Spencer Cox. In contrast, city representatives are nonpartisan. The council is the legislative branch of county government passing budgets and setting policy direction. They work with County Mayor Jenny Wilson, who is the head of the executive branch. When to make public comment to the County Council? The County Council meets (nearly) every Tuesday afternoon, except when there is a holiday on Monday or Friday, because the agenda needs to be posted 24 hours in advance. The start time depends on how meaty the agenda, but they aim to end the meeting about 5 p.m., allowing representatives to visit city council meetings within their districts, many which occur Tuesday evenings. Public comment is taken at the beginning of each county council meeting and will be received either in person, online or via email. The official agenda for each meeting, which will include start time and how to make comment, can be found at: slco.org/ council. l

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t was the Peri Kinder Cabbage Patch Kid Life and Laughter frenzy of '83 and parents had lost their dang minds. I was a young mother and didn’t think my 6-month-old daughter needed the trendy toy of the year, but watching crowds of people attack each other over a doll was inconceivable. TV news showed Black Friday sales where hundreds of loving parents trampled their friends and neighbors to get one of the elusive Cabbage Patch dolls. I understand wanting to find the perfect present, but having mom arrested the day after Thanksgiving because she shot a store employee with a crossbow doesn’t exactly ring in the holidays. Each year brought a new toy so necessary and valuable that people went shopping armed with baseball bats and pepper spray to ensure they got the Furby, Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo or Teddy Ruxpin for their child who already had too many toys. Shoppers expected riots, looting, broken bones and black eyes for every Black Friday sale. News reporters showed videos of chaos, pandemonium and anarchy. If you didn’t get a concussion while saving on bath towels, was it even Black Friday? I didn’t often participate in Black Friday, although I once waited outside Toys R Us at 5 a.m., in freezing temperatures, HERRIMAN

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