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n after-school program that supports refugee and immigrant students and helps them achieve academic success is thriving. The program serves students at Olympus High School, Evergreen Junior High, Millcreek Elementary and Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, where the program first began in 2012. The program enrolls 100-125 students per year across each of the schools. Peter Frost, director of Youth Services at Asian Association of Utah, oversees the after-school program. “All the programs are designed to meet the needs of refugee and immigrant students, although the programs are open to any youth that wants to participate. It’s open to anybody, and all programs are free,” he said. Frost explained that many refugee and immigrant students arrive in Millcreek without the same level of formal education as their peers in the same age

group. When children arrive in the area and enroll in school, they’re placed with other students their age, regardless of their education level. “So not only have they not had the opportunity to learn English yet, but also their basic skills and math and science and other areas,” Frost said. “So our program is designed to help make up some of those educational gaps.” The program includes an hour of tutoring to help students with their homework and other assignments from school. Following that, the students participate in games and activities to learn about the social and emotional aspects of life. They learn general life skills, including what it means to be polite, how you can resolve conflict and other important social skills. Frost explained how the students have fun, too. “On top of that day-today programming, we try to cut loose and have a little bit of fun. We go to

the local parks. We go on a hikes in the mountains and to Jazz games. We visit museums. We do stuff like that so the students have an opportunity to see what the community is all about.” Over the years, the program has helped many students achieve academic success. Students enrolled in the after-school program typically see a 2-3% increase in GPA. “We work closely with the school staff. Teachers and administrators in the school help us know if a student is facing a particular gap. Then we can try to Continued page 5 The ribbon for the newly renovated Sunnyvale Park on the west side of Millcreek near the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, the location where the after-school program began. (Rachel Dalrymple/City Journals)bay)

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Local’s Phunk Fit creation aims to elevate peoples’ energy with dance By Linda Steele | l.steele@mycityjournals.com

ow about a cardio class with soul? That’s what Sarah Reesor offers as the creator and owner of Phunk Fit, an inclusive cardio dance class has been around since 2016. Reesor, a Holladay resident, is passionate about helping people find a place to dance and have freedom of expression. “Phunk Fit is an ongoing cardio class that focuses on the five elements: musicality, style, progression, repetition and HIIT. It’s a total body workout, while giving the freedom to move your way and reconnect with your soul,” Reesor said. “When you go to dance fitness class expect an hour of ongoing cardiovascular exercise with choreography that’s created for everyone to learn and make your own. You are given the freedom and emphasis to take up space and dance your way in Phunk Fit. We have free flow, which is brief moments of freestyle/intuitive movement dancing in class. It’s an all- encompassing experience,” Ressor said. Ressor has danced all her life, starting at 2 ½ years old. Dance “makes you feel good and elevates your energy. I love dancing with people and elevating energy and good vibes in the room, making people feel good and express themselves. It doesn’t matter what size, shape, or if you have had no experience, or are an experienced dancer, just enjoy and dance,” Ressor said. Dance can be intimidating for some people. Phunk Fit is the cardio workout that anybody can do. “It’s about expressing yourself the way you feel, go to class, enjoy the music, and dance, and get a good cardio workout,” Ressor said. Ressor has trained over 68 instructors, many who teach here in Utah as well as in five other states. “I am a Phunk Fit enthusiast and in-

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New incentive program aims to attract GSD subs By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com

ranite School District (GSD) announced an incentive program to attract and keep substitute teachers in late October. “We are always exploring options to ensure we deliver on what students and staff need,” Richard Nye, district superintendent, said. “I implore anyone who has even considered the job of a substitute teacher to take a look at all Granite has to offer.”

The program

The program will pay a bonus to substitute teachers as they hit milestones: hourly subs who complete at least five jobs in one month will be given a $50 bonus on top of regular pay; hourly subs who complete at least 10 jobs in one month will be given a $100 bonus on top of regular pay; and hourly subs who complete at least 15 jobs or more in one month will be given a $150 bonus on top of regular pay. The first payout was Nov. 1 based on substitute teachers’ October jobs. The program is ongoing through the remaining school year. For example, a substitute teacher who works 15 jobs every month will get a $150 bonus each month. GSD decided to install the bonus program rather than raise base pay. “We have a set budget and don’t have the ability to increase wages long term. We do have lots of one-time money that can help address this problem short term,” Ben Horsley, chief of staff, said.

The situation

Horsley describes the situation as “very serious.” “While we have a larger amount of substitutes in our pool and are filling more positions than ever on a daily basis, the demand and need for personal and sick leave has gone up by over 50% even over last year,” Horsley said. On average, GSD uses 300-350 substitutes each day. When a substitute teacher

Continued from front page work with the school to see if we can help address it,” Frost said. When the program first began, it was held at Sunnyvale apartments with just 10-12 students. Frost said the program expanded to include a program at Evergreen Junior High and later to Olympus High School. “We noticed these gaps at Evergreen Junior High,” he said. “They don’t have Title 1 funding, but they have a decent number of refugee and immigrant students that needed extra support. So we offered to come and provide the service there.” The after-school program is one of

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Granite School District implements a bonus incentive program for substitute teachers. (Photo from Pixabay)

can’t be found, some district-level employees can step in. In other cases, the school’s administration steps in. A final choice is to pay regular teaches a stipend who step in during their prep period.

in other local district sub-pools, so they will pick and choose opportunities based on the distance to travel and grade level of the subjob offered,” Horsley said.

The opportunity

The pay

A substitute teacher’s pay is based on the education obtained and the length of the assignment. For a person with a high school diploma, the hourly pay is $14.14 ($98.98 per seven hour day). For persons with an associate degree or two years of college, the rate moves to $14.67 ($102.69/day). For a licensed teacher or holder of a master’s degree, the rate raises $15.52 ($108.64). A retired teacher is paid $18.29 ($128.03). If the assignment is 40 to 89 days, the rate is $20.93 ($146.51). If the job is 90 or more days, the rate tops out at $26.86 ($188.02). Substitute pay scales differ between school districts. “We find that most of our subs are also

According to the GSD website: “Substitute teachers are an integral part of the educational process in Granite School District. They have the opportunity to support the student educational experience. Principals, district administrators, and classroom teachers greatly appreciate the valuable work substitute teachers provide.” Horsley described the ideal candidate as “someone looking for a flexible job, that enjoys being around kids. You get to pick where and when you want to pick up a shift/job and can filter for certain grade levels or locations to meet your needs.” He added, “This is more than just a job but an opportunity to serve your community and support our children in their education.” To apply, call the Human Resources Department at 385-646-4511. l

the major focuses of Millcreek’s Promise Program, a program designed to mobilize and support Millcreek residents in building community. The city brings educational partners in the community together once a month in a committee to discuss how to support Millcreek education. Kayla Mayers, Promise Program manager, said, “Millcreek Promise Program supports education, and specifically after-school programs, in the city first and foremost by identifying goals that the partners would like to see in terms of educational outcomes for youth in Millcreek. After identifying goals, the committee develops strategies that meet this goal, as well as methods to measure progress for

those strategies.” Frost described the experience of being involved in the program. “I really love it,” he said. “The best parts are when I get to be a little bit more hands-on and go to the programs and interact.” Members of the community can also be involved in working with students in the after-school program says Frost. “We always say our programs become better with community involvement and volunteers supporting those programs,” he said. “We can always use more support and volunteers in the programs.” To volunteer in the after-school program and help support education in Millcreek, visit aau-slc.org/volunteer. l

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GSD combined choir sings at Veterans Day concert By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com

he 66th annual Veterans Day concert was held virtually again this year because of COVID-19. The video was released on Nov. 11. The concert is online at: Ut.ng.mil; www. facebook.com/utahnationalguard; and www. youtube.com/user/UtahNationalGuard. The concert was titled “Never Forget.” In addition to honoring veterans, the concert commemorated the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The concert featured the 23rd Army Band and Granite School District High School Choirs. The combined choir consisted of more than 500 students from all seven

senior high schools. “Granite School District vocal directors have a longstanding commitment to honoring Utah’s veterans. Veterans Day is a great opportunity to provide the ‘why’ for students who are developing their performance skills. Students feel honored to practice and refine the pieces to a level of quality that properly shows appreciation to the veterans and their families,” Noelle Converse, director of curriculum and instruction, said. “This annual event raises the bar for vocal performance across the district. It is also a great opportu-

nity for our choir directors to showcase the quality of their music programs and student performers.” Senior Master Sgt. (Retired) U.S. Air Force Sterling Poulson hosted the concert. The performances were at Olympus High School.

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The band and choir performed separately. There were traditional songs such as “America” (Choir), “The Stars and Stripes Forever” (Band), the “Armed Forces Medley” (Band), and the national anthem (Band). There were also new and unique numbers. The 23rd Army Band played “As All of the Heaven Were a Bell,” which was written to honor the NY firefighters for their efforts on Sept. 11. The title comes from a poem by Emily Dickinson titled, “I Felt a Funeral, in my Brain.” The band also played “Forge in Fire.” “This song was inspired by the transforming nature of fire,” Poulson said. “The men and women of our armed forces are forged into sharp swords through heat, fire and the strike of the human spirit.” The combined choir also sang “Oh America.” A song popularized by the Celtic Woman musical ensemble. The combined men’s choir sang, “Stouthearted Men.” The

Students from the Granite School District combined choir sing at the 66th annual Veterans Day Concert. (Courtesy of Granite School District)

combined women’s choir sang “Wherever You Are.” The Military Wives Choir originally sang this song in 2020 as a love song. The combined choir also debuted an original piece by Cecil Sullivan, choir director of Cottonwood HS. His work is titled “For the Warriors.” The rock band “Article 15” sang “Mr. Red, White and Blue” by Coffey Anderson. A song telling of the courage and sacrifices of our armed forces. “Taps” was also played to honor all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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Brig. Gen. Charlene Dalto, Land Component Command Utah Army National Guard, was the keynote speaker. “On Veterans Day, it is important that we take a moment and reflect on the patriotism, service, and sacrifice of all veterans, past and present,” Dalto said. Dalto also mentioned that less than 1% of Americans have served in the armed forces. The Utah PTA has partnered with the Honorary Colonels Corps and the Utah Army National Guard to sponsor an essay contest for nine years. The contest is open to all Utah students K-12 who have a parent, grandparent, brother or sister who serves now or has served in the military. This year’s theme was “Why Am I Proud of My Veteran.” Kinley Gorringe, a fourth grader from Lehi, won the elementary school division and was awarded a $100 scholarship award. Jaeli Adams, a ninth grader from St. George, won the junior high division and was also awarded $100. McKenna Dillingham, a senior from Bountiful, won the high school division and was awarded a $300 scholarship award. “As governor, I am beyond proud of the Utah veterans who have served heroically in all of America’s conflicts,” Gov. Spencer Cox said in a video presentation. The Zions Bank Veterans Service award was given to Robert Pagnani. The award is given to individuals who have improved the quality of life for military personnel and veterans. l

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Olympus volleyball finishes 13-11, 7-5 in region Photos by Justin Adams

he Olympus Titans volleyball team defeated Provo to start the playoffs before succumbing to rival Skyline and Viewmont in the consolation bracket. After going 4-4 in preseason, the Titans went 7-5 in region against usual powers like Skyline and Brighton. l

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Elementary schools in Holladay and other GSD areas host vaccine clinics By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

eginning Nov. 8, the Granite School District teamed up with the Salt Lake County Health Department to make COVID-19 vaccines available to elementary-aged children by holding vaccine clinics in selected schools. This was just six days after the CDC officially recommended vaccinating children ages 5-11. Superintendent Rich Nye was excited about offering the free vaccine clinics to children in the GSD communities. The district covers areas where getting access to health care can be a challenge. In addition, there are language barriers for many families who don’t speak English as their first language. “We are very pleased to host these clinics in conjunction with the health department, and we hope our families take advantage of this opportunity,” Nye said. Holding free clinics at schools gives families a safe, familiar and convenient place to receive the vaccine. Flu clinics have also been offered at schools in the past. The dosage, which is one-third that of the amount given to adults, was reported by the CDC as being nearly 91% effective in protecting children from serious disease or hospitalization from the COVID-19 virus. It’s reported that children are less likely to suffer serious effects from the virus, and may even contract it without showing any symptoms. However, children are still able to spread the virus to those they come in contact with. Caregivers, grandparents or immunocompromised family members and friends can be infected with the COVID-19 virus from asymptomatic children. They may suffer far more severe effects, including long COVID and death. Though many of the clinics were offered in schools that are west of the Holladay and Millcreek areas, Moss Elementary in Millcreek had a clinic Nov. 18. Clinics were also held at Oakwood Elementary in Holladay Nov. 23 and Eastwood Elementary in east Millcreek Nov. 24. Moss’s principal Lindsay Adams said that based on reports from the Health Department, the clinic held after school at their building was a “ginormous success.” “It was very well attended, and the Health Department was prepared with whatever COVID shots were needed. They administered over 250 shots here, with over 150 of those being to children,” Adams said. The Health Department was prepared to administer shots to any and all family members in whatever stage of vaccination they needed. “They had every kind of shot you could get—different brands of first doses and second doses for adults, doses for children and boosters for adults. The Health Department

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Flyers announce the vaccine clinic at Oakwood Elementary in Holladay, one of several elementary schools that teamed with the Salt Lake County Health Department after vaccines were approved for children ages 5-11. (Oakwood Elementary)

got people in and out, they were very efficient. They did a fabulous job,” Adams said. All the schools that hosted initial clinics will have a follow up three weeks later so people can get their second dose conveniently. A complete list is available at www. graniteschools.org/covid.vaccine-clinics. “Our follow up day is Dec. 9, 3-7 p.m., and all the same things will be available,” Adams said. With such a good turnout, one thing Adams requests is that those who come to the Dec. 9 clinic wait to use their parking lot until after 3:30 when school has let out and the buses have left. She said using the back entrance is best, which will lead people to the clinic in the gym and cafeteria. Oakwood Elementary in Holladay had a clinic on Nov. 23 from 3-7 p.m. Principal Eric Bailey saw it as a great opportunity to offer vaccines to those in the community. “We’re not in charge, we’re just a host site. But just like anybody at this time we’re happy to work with the Health Department and grateful to be able to host it to serve our community,” Bailey said. Vaccines for children are not mandatory, and all students who come must have a parent or guardian with them who can sign the consent form. “What we’ve done is sent out the information to our parents starting a couple weeks before the clinic date. We put in on the website and our social media account, and last time I met with the PTA I let them know about this great opportunity,” Bailey said. Parents have strong opinions about the vaccine—both for and against—but Bailey said that’s not what the school’s clinic is about. “I haven’t heard feedback one way or the other, for or against,” Bailey said. “But for our community this is a great opportunity.” l

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CottonCrest mountain biking team improves at state, athletes recognized for more than riding

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or CottonCrest mountain biking coach Anthony Stowe, it’s hard to pick just one season highlight, even amongst the 18 student-athletes who biked at state. For example, Cottonwood High senior Rachel Arlen had a crash at the start, got up and rode. On her second lap she dropped a chain, fixed it and rode on, even passing other riders before the finish. “She finished her race despite the odds being against her—amazing sportsmanship and perseverance, fantastic athlete,” he said. AMES sophomore Jacob Arens lined up 96th and finished 61st making up 35 spots. “He is excited to be moving up to JVA next year and varsity as a future goal,” Stowe said. Another proud moment for the team was when Cottonwood senior Georgia Barry won a $1,000 board of directors’ scholarship based upon her personal battle with self-image. The senior rode in her last high school race at state. “She is a team captain. She is a captain because she really knows who she is and why she rides. For her, it’s not about the win. It’s about the love, the environment,

getting outside, enjoying the beauty and sharing all of it with her friends and family. I have learned more about coaching, equity and equality from Georgia than anyone else, a great young woman,” Stowe said. Hillcrest riders also made great strides. Junior Kenna Stowe passed 33 girls in her JVA race and junior Josie Paul in JVB made up 35. Junior Porter Bach moved up 78 positions bridging the five-minute gap between split 2 and 3. Sophomore Kolby Butler had “another amazing race,” knocking 26 of his competitors for a 114th place finish out of 203 riders in the boys JVA race. “We had some insane racing,” said Stowe, who placed fifth in the first-ever head coach race, edging out 2020 Olympian Haley Batten. “Our freshman boys had a crazy battle and some changes in placement that were surprising.” That included Cottonwood freshman Joe Evans beating 22 athletes and nearly catching Hillcrest’s A.J. Call, who finished as the CottonCrest freshman boys’ leader in 37th place. Evans finished 10 seconds later in 38th place. l

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE Last summer our community joined with the Granite Education Foundation to support their goal of ensuring every child shows up on the ﬁrst day of school ready to learn. Thousands of backpacks were assembled with essential school supplies and distributed to children in need. As always, the citizens and businesses in the District answered the call. They were able to meet their goal--- and then some! Justin Anderson, Chief Marketing Ofﬁcer for The Foundation invited us to tour their facility last month. Channel 2 Sports Reporter and passionate Foundation Board Member, David James served as our tour guide. When asked about the primary mission of The Foundation he was quick to reply, “it’s simple, we want to eliminate any barrier to learning”. It may be a simple statement, but it’s a daily challenge that keeps their staff hopping.

DID YOU KNOW: • Granite District is the State’s 2nd largest (55th in the U.S.) • 90 schools & more than 64,000 students • 54% at or below the poverty line • 3.25 of 5 students are food insecure • 70% of Utah’ refugees live within District boundaries • 100+ languages & dialects spoken among students While touring the facility we ran across a volunteer assembling one of 5300 Santa Sacks they will deliver to children over the holiday season. To witness ﬁrst-hand the level of need was at the same time heartbreaking and heartwarming. I was once again reminded how many members of our community generously donate their time and resources to those most in need. The passion and empathy of the Granite community is on full display within the walls of their warehouse.

The holidays bring out the best in us. It’s when we acknowledge the many blessings we share as citizens of this great land, a time we most want to share our good fortune with those less fortunate. If you’re looking for a charity to support in the coming weeks, I enthusiastically endorse The Granite Education Foundation as an organization worthy of your generosity. Simply log on to Granitekids.org to learn more about their mission, and if you’re so inclined, to donate. I assure you; they will leverage every $ to the maximum beneﬁt of students in our District. Wishing you and your family abundant blessings this holiday season, and a new year ﬁlled with happiness, good health and prosperity!!! —Rob Dahle, Mayor

Holladay Historical Commission Book Sales The goals of the Historical Commission are to help people become aware of the local Holladay area history and to ensure that historical items and historical places are recognized and preserved. We make available books, stories, and photographs of this history. We are exploring the possibility of a museum to display historical items and we maintain our website as part of the “cityofholladay.com” Community section. History book copies currently available include HolladayCottonwood Faces and Places, ($10 per copy), and a DVD disc copy containing At the Foot of Mt Olympus, Cottonwood Early days, and Cottonwood Recollections ($5 per disc). These books would make a great gift for yourself or family and friends. Please contact Committee Members Sandy Meadows at 801-277-2857 or Lyman Losee at 801-277-1957 for book copies and additional information. We are also requesting Community help in obtaining additional donations of speciﬁc family histories and stories, and historical objects with area and time connections.

Happenings at the Holladay Library • All month: The art of David Johnson will be on display in the large meeting room • Dec 6th: Red Cross Blood drive o Come visit the Bloodmobile and help fellow humans! Schedule your appointment at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS. • Outdoor Storytime: Every Tuesday at 10:15am. Outside on the North side of the building—dress for the weather. o Interactive early learning Storytime for preschoolers and their caring adult(s) with talking, singing, reading writing and play. • Take-and-Make Crafts for children: Monday through Wednesday, while supplies last • Teen Thursday activities: Dec 16, 23 and 30 at 3pm o Teens join us for fun activities, snacks, and hang out. Tuesdays at 3-4PM in auditorium. Ages 12-18 Only.

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Welcome and Congratulations to our newly elected Council Member Ty Brewer - District 1 Congratulations also to Mayor Dahle & Council Member Paul Fotheringham - District 3 on their re-election. There will be a swearing in ceremony on: Thursday, January 6 at 6pm in the City Council Chambers.

Season of Giving: HELP PETS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Salt Lake County Animal Services Looking to give back to the community? The pets at Salt Lake County Animal Services could benefit from the spirit of giving this holiday season. More pets are ending up at the shelter and while they wait for their families to find them or get adopted out, staff members give them food enrichments to work their brain and fill their tummies. Want to create a pet treat drive to help homeless pets this winter? If so, the dogs would love: • canned food • soft treats • canned pumpkin • applesauce • large milk bones • peanut butter • AND squeaky toys! • Material to make new durable dog beds (Kuranda beds) Cats would love to see under their scratching tree: • canned cat food pate • soft treats • scratching posts & toys While pets wait at Salt Lake County Animal Services, staff does their best to treat them like family while they’re in the shelter. On average, the shelter houses 10,000 pets every year. There are a variety of volunteer and foster opportunities at Salt Lake County Animal Services. Email animalvolunteer@slco.org for more information. For more ideas visit, AdoptUtahPets.org. Donations can be dropped off at 511 W 3900 S, SLC 84123, Mon – Sat between 10 AM – 6 PM. Or visit Salt Lake County Animal Services Wishlist’s on Amazon.com.

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Holladay City implements new stormwater fee to prevent damages and build infrastructure In early 2022, citizens of the City of Holladay will notice a new charge showing up on their power bills. It’s a stormwater fee--a fee that Holladay decided to implement to help maintain existing drainage systems and construct new stormwater drains. If you aren’t familiar with the term, stormwater is the runoff from rain, snow, or sleet that doesn’t immediately seep into the ground. Normally, the water runs through gutters and into those giant grates off of sidewalk curbs, and everything drains normally. So why the change now? “One big reason behind this change is ultimately safety. The city cares about protecting people and property,” Mayor Dahle said. “In the past few years, we’ve seen heavy weather events get more severe, and they’re happening more often. We need to be prepared to repair damages, such as potholes in roads. We also want to be proactive and implement more drainage systems to prevent future disasters.”

Holladay isn’t the first city to use this approach-we’re actually one of the last in the area. Utah cities have used stormwater fees for decades to keep up with infrastructure costs and water demands. Millcreek adopted a stormwater fee in June 2020, and Cottonwood Heights adopted their fee in June 2021. In fact, most cities in the Salt Lake area already have something similar in place. Holladay and many of the surrounding communities have a common background: they are all areas that started as agricultural communities and have experienced explosive population growth. Forty years ago, rainwater was more easily absorbed into the fields and channeled through irrigation systems. As the area has grown in population, the infrastructure hasn’t kept up. The cities simply weren’t built to handle the severity of storms and the influx of people. “As we try to keep pace with growth, we need to invest in infrastructure,” said Gina Chamness, Holladay City Manager. “The stormwater fee will provide us with the capability to do a lot of things that are vital to the safety of the community. With this fee, we will be able to build more drainage systems, clean out storm drain pipes, and monitor pollution. This is a proactive approach to keeping our city clean and safe for everyone.” These objectives are reasonable, but community members are surely wondering what it means for their bank accounts. When people see the stormwater fee on their power bill, the amount of the charge will depend on the type of property and where it’s located. Here’s the breakdown of what people can expect to pay: • Class 1—$6.50 per month for Residential Area A. • Class 2—$16.25 per month for Residential Area B. • Class 3—This is for all nonresidential properties. Each Class 3 property will be surveyed to calculate the fee.

The intense weather events have already caused surprising amounts of damage. Anyone who saw the sinkholes on Tolcate Lane or Cottonwood Lane in recent years, can attest to how quickly a storm can erode roads and cause safety issues. And there are more long-term problems at stake too. Because stormwater isn’t treated, it carries any pollution it encounters with it wherever it goes. Stormwater seeps into streams, lakes, and groundwater. This affects plants, animals, and, of course, people. As Holladay’s population grows and its water consumption rises, the city needs ways to ensure that stormwater is directed away from homes and businesses and doesn’t get contaminated along the way. Stormwater fees are one way to provide the funds to do so.

You can see maps of the areas and learn more about this cost plan on the city’s ofﬁcial website. If community members have any questions, Holladay has several resources to help. Most curiosities and concerns can be addressed by viewing the FAQ document on the City of Holladay website. People are also welcome to email stormwater@cityofholladay.com or call the stormwater fee hotline at (385) 215-9321 from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “Safety is a priority for the city,” said Mayor Rob Dahle. “In addition to that, this is a way to create sustainability. The stormwater fee prepares the city to handle the growth we’re expecting to see in the near future. Our plans will protect businesses, homes, and roads while helping keep water quality safe.”

Public input sought on improvements to upper Mill Creek Canyon By Bridget Raymundo | b.raymundo@mycityjournals.com

early $20 million in funds for improvements to the Upper Mill Creek Canyon is being allocated for better access and transportation. A media release by Salt Lake County Regional Development, USDA Forest Service, and Millcreek City on Nov. 3 disclosed updates on the project. The hope is for the public to be involved in the process of deciding what specific changes should be made to make the canyon even better. In order to incorporate suggestions, public input will be considered by project partners if submitted online between Nov. 9-Dec. 9 to www.slco.org/planning-transportation/millcreek-road-improvements/. “We’re thrilled we’ve been able to obtain this huge investment for Mill Creek Canyon; it’s treasured by people all across Salt Lake County, and I urge residents to provide feedback on the thoughtful improvements proposed by our staff and partners,” Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said. The Upper Mill Creek Canyon project has raked in a total of $15.3 million which was required to be matched locally with $4.2 million, through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). FLAP aims to improve transportation facilities starting with making areas around or within federal lands more accessible. The Salt Lake Valley is largely managed in the eastern part by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National

Forest. The 4.5 miles of Mill Creek Canyon Road between Big Water trailhead and the winter gate is included to have construction done in the following span of the project. On Nov. 9, representatives of the Federal Highways Administration Central Federal Lands Highway Division, the USDA Forest Service, and local project team members answered questions from the public about the project at Millcreek Canyon. The open house also collected additional recommendations from the attendees for further evaluation. “The Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division has years of expertise designing and constructing similar roadways to provide access to public lands in scenic and challenging terrain,” Bekee Hotze, district ranger for the Salt Lake Ranger District, said. “They will assist the project partners in improving access and safety in the canyon, while preserving its natural and historical characteristics, so that the public may continue to experience and enjoy National Forest system lands in Mill Creek Canyon.” The goal of the additions is to create a safer way to access roadway, crosswalks and parking areas. In the future, visitors will experience a better outline of signs and more directional information along the way. Fur-

Millcreek Canyon in the afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Darija Leskur)

thermore, select planned improvements will not be a part of FLAP funding such as the picnic area parking and trailheads. “Mill Creek Canyon is our ‘backyard’ here in the City of Millcreek. We are excited to partner with Salt Lake County and the US Forest Service to provide much needed transportation improvements while maintaining the character of this beautiful recreational gem,” Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini said. “With our population booming, it is imperative that

we address access and safety in the canyon. We are happy that we have the opportunity that this FLAP grant will provide to improve this special place.” Outdoor recreation is essential to tourism in Utah and attracts many people from within and outside the state. The economy in Utah receives a $6.4 billion contribution from recreational tourism and $737 million in state and local tax according to the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. l

As Utah’s Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low, Lack of Labor Lingers By Robert Spendlove, Zions Bank Senior Economist Utah’s unemployment rate hit the lowest level ever recorded in October. The Utah Department of Workforce Services’ most recent jobs report, released in November, shows that only 2.2% of the state’s workers are unemployed and actively looking for work. This historic low comes only 18 months after the state’s unemployment rate reached a record high of 10.4% in April 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. Utah’s job recovery from such a massive disruption has been impressive. Our state’s two-year job growth leads the nation at 3.7%, compared to a 2.2% job decline nationally. The state has added 58,500 jobs added over the past two years, with the construction; financial activities; and trade, transportation and utilities sectors growing the fastest. This job growth is limited, however, by the lack of available labor. Utah, like the rest of the nation, is struggling to find workers to fill job openings. A recent analysis from The Pew Charitable Trusts found that the ratio of jobs-to-jobless in Utah is more than

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Utah Unemployment Rate at Record Low 13.0% 12.0% 11.0% 10.0% 9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% October 2.0% 2021 1.0% 2.2% 0.0% 1/1/00 1/1/02 1/1/04 1/1/06 1/1/08 1/1/10 1/1/12 1/1/14 1/1/16 1/1/18 1/1/20 Source: Utah Department of Workforce Statistics

2 to 1. Many residents who dropped out of the workforce during the pandemic have not returned. Even so, the labor force participation rate – an estimate of what percent of the state’s population is working or looking for a job – is the fifth highest in the nation. Labor force participation remained steady from September to October at 67.9%, though still below the 68.6% of two years ago in October 2019. The very tight labor market continues to cause wage pressure. Nationally, average hourly earnings were 4.9% higher in

October, compared to one year ago. This wage inflation, which is a welcome trend for workers, is placing more strain on employers, who are facing both the labor shortage and continued supply chain struggles. Despite these challenges, Utah’s economy – and the U.S. economy – continue to improve and recover. More people are returning to work as the latest wave of the delta variant of the Coronavirus subsides, vaccination rates increase, and the impact of enhanced unemployment benefits ends. l

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Measuring the impact of ranked choice voting By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com

his election cycle, multiple cities in the Salt Lake valley opted to take advantage of a pilot program for ranked choice voting, made possible by the state legislature. As opposed to a traditional election, where voters must select one candidate, RCV allows voters to rank any number of candidates according to their preference. Proponents of the method point to the benefits of making the switch, from encouraging more candidates to run and increasing voter turnout, to making elections more fair and less antagonistic. While some of these benefits aren’t easily measured, some of them can be. So, how did this round of RCV experimentation turn out? To get a sense of how much RCV impacted local elections this year, The City Journals took a look at the numbers for a few key metrics. First reporters compared the number of candidates and voter turnout to the same races held in 2017. Then reporters asked the question: did RCV actually change any of the election results? Number of Candidates There were eight cities which took part in the RCV pilot: Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Draper, Midvale and Bluffdale. Riverton would have but only had one candidate for each elec-

tion. Within those cities, there were 17 races that utilized RCV. (A couple races would have used RCV, but it ended up not being necessary because there were only two candidates.) There were 73 combined candidates who ran in those 17 races, an increase from 63 candidates who ran for those same positions in the primary stage in 2017. However, that increase is almost completely accounted for by one city, Sandy, which saw an increase of three to eight candidates in its mayoral race and from two to six candidates in its race for an at-large seat on the city council. Cottonwood Heights was another city that saw an increase in candidates, with five candidates competing in both its mayoral race and one of its city council races (compared to three in each race from 2017). Salt Lake City saw the biggest decrease in its number of candidates, with two fewer candidates vying for its second district seat and three fewer candidates vying for its seventh district. Voter Turnout How about voter turnout? Does giving people the chance to rank multiple candidates encourage more people to participate? Not according to this year’s races. Of the 17 races we looked at, there was a total voter turnout of 115,851. That’s up just a

little bit from 2017’s turnout of 115,008. Recognizing that there are a number of possible variables that can impact turnout for a given race, here are a few of the outliers in this category. Remember, this is comparing 2017 to 2021. A Bluffdale race for two seats on its council increased from 1,418 ballots counted to 3,344. Salt Lake City’s first district race saw an increase from 1,621 to 3,381. Despite having seven candidates vying for two at-large seats, Draper’s voter turnout dropped 20%, from 10,853 to 8,610. Even in Sandy City, which had a hotly contested and crowded mayoral race, turnout decreased from 23,007 to 21,246. Did it impact results? Under RCV, the ballot counting process takes place over several rounds. After the first round, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their ballots then revert to those voters’ second choices. This creates the

possibility that whichever candidate receives the most first-place ballots, won’t actually win the election. You might have a candidate who receives the third-most votes in the first round end up winning the election because they built a broad base of support and was able to win the majority of the second place votes. So, did that happen in any of these elections? For the most part, no. In almost all the races, the candidate who received the most first-place votes went on to win the election. The one exception being Millcreek’s District 2 race, in which Jeremiah Clark held a narrow lead after the first round of votes, but ended up losing to Thom Desirant by nine percentage points. So what? Based on this initial look at some of these metrics, it might seem like RCV made a huge impact on this year’s elections. But Stan Lockhart, a spokesman for Utah Ranked Choice Voting, said that it’s too early to draw long-term conclusions about the

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effectiveness of RCV. “Twenty-three cities in Utah used ranked choice voting this year, and it was the first time for 21 of those 23 cities. We need to be careful in extrapolating too much,” he said. In regards to measurables like number of candidates and voter turnout, Lockhart said those have always been driven more by local issues. If there’s something controversial that’s taken place at the city level, like a tax increase or a land use decision, that’s more likely to drum up interest in an election than a change to RCV. A better measure of RCV’s success, according to Lockhart, is how voters felt about the process…a question that Utah RCV teamed up with Y2 Analytics to help answer. “I think the most important metric that we should focus on is voter satisfaction. How did the voter feel about the experience of ranking their vote. And the survey vote shows as high as 90% of the voters thought it was easy to use,” Lockhart said. Additionally, 62% of poll respondents said they liked voting with a ranked choice ballot. Learning curve Lockhart acknowledged that there can be a little bit of a learning curve when it comes to RCV, both for candidates and voters. For candidates, the implementation of RCV opens up another component of campaign strategy that they normally wouldn’t think about: coordinating with other candi-

dates and forming coalitions. For example, a group of two or more like-minded candidates can encourage their voters to rank them in the top three spots. Lockhart said he didn’t see a whole lot of such coordination in the races which used RCV. One exception was for one of the council races in Salt Lake City, where two candidates jointly paid for a postcard advertisement, where one candidate was featured on one side, and the other candidate on the flipside. There’s also a learning curve for voters, who might not realize the power they have by taking advantage of the ranked choice feature. If a voter only ranks one or two candidates and those candidates get eliminated, that voters’ ballot becomes “inactive.” In a close election, a large number of inactive ballots represents voters who could have potentially swung the election one way or another. That’s exactly what happened in Sandy, where the top two candidates for mayor were separated by just 21 votes. However, there were over 4,000 inactive ballots (voters who had chosen to not rank either of the two finalists). If voting is all about using one’s voice, Lockhart suggested that fully ranking every candidate on the ballot is voters’ best way to maximize that voice. “If those voters had ranked more candidates, they would have been more relevant in that round,” he said about that Sandy mayoral race. l

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Cottonwood boys cross country team places sixth at 5A state championships By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

ince the summer, the Cottonwood Colts boys cross country team has been practicing every day, early in the morning, and almost always along the rolling hills of the Cottonwood Complex. On Oct. 27, just as the weather was getting more chilly, the Colts showed why they are a team on the rise at the 5A state cross country championships. Paced by Timothy Thompson in 75th place who completed the course at the Regional Athletic Complex in Salt Lake City in 17 minutes and 11 seconds, the Colts as a team had their best showing at the 5A State cross country championships in several years. Thompson was the Colts top finisher in a time of 17 minutes and 52 seconds. Skyelar Limburg crossed the finish line in 124th place, while Seth Dunn was in 135th in a time of 17:58. Naaman Orbezua-Black was next for Cottonwood in 162nd in 18 minutes and 36 seconds, Colby Merryweather 173rd in 19 minutes and nine seconds, and Ethan Despain rounded out the Colts finishers at the 51 state tournament in 179th place in a time of 21 minutes and three seconds. The Colts boys had several good meets leading up to the big finish at state,

including the final divisional meet that determined which schools in Class 5A would qualify for state. Under head coach Jason Baker, the Colts boys were the last team to have qualified for the state championships at the divisional meet at Lakeside Park in Orem Oct. 13, finishing 12th overall in Division B out of 16 schools. For a boys team that finished fifth overall out of seven schools at its Region 7 meet at the Cottonwood Complex back on Sept. 30, having a culmination at the state championships of all of their hard work the past two years—the Colts boys didn’t qualify in 2020—was big for the program’s future. Thompson and Dunn had already finished in the top 15 at region on the friendly confines of the rolling hills that comprise the complex—a course these Colts have been training on nearly every morning since the summer. In all, the Colts boys sent six runners to the state championships on the boys side, and all six completed the race. The girls cross country team, which finished in 16th place overall in Division B at the divisionals, and seventh at the Region 7 meet, did not qualify for the state championships. l

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Skyline soccer wins state title with ‘together’ philosophy By Daniel Olsen | d.olsen@mycityjournals.com

oy illuminated the faces of soccer players on the Skyline Eagles team as they hoisted the 5A UHSAA Girls Soccer State Championship trophy in October. It was a special year in which they finished unblemished. “We started with a great preseason and found two players that weren’t on the team last year,” coach Yamil Castillo said. “We returned talent like Aly Swenson. We had several other players coming back who play very well. We thought we could win a title, but expected some growing pains. We went into the postseason undefeated. I feel when we play anyone in the region, they give us their best game. We have a strong region. We had only one overtime game against East. We knew they were a team that could make it a challenge. In the shootout we had an amazing goalkeeper and we beat them.” There were great individual performances, but the entire team play is what helped the Eagles come out on top. It wasn’t until they bought into the team aspect that they really hit their peak. “Our team motto this year is ‘Together’,” Aly Swenson said. “At the beginning we struggled playing together. Our team wins by playing well together.” The senior played the forward position

and was an integral part of the team’s success. She will be continuing her soccer career at Weber State University and is excited to play with some players from her club team. It was unanimous among the Skyline High School coaches who would win the team MVP, but it is important to note that everyone on the team had an impact on this championship. “Lily Boyden was voted the MVP of our soccer team,” Castillo said. “There is no question that she is an amazing athlete. I can point out other players that helped carry the team, but it wouldn’t be fair to the rest of the players. We had a great offense, defense and goalkeeper. We played as a team and made mistakes, but were able to come out on top. We shut out our opponents in the first few rounds, but the games got closer as the playoffs progressed. I want to give credit to the team and community. The kids are amazing. They all contributed to our success.” The future looks bright for Skyline soccer as the girls return plenty of experience next year. “We have half of the starters coming back,” Castillo said. “They are sophomores. That will open the door for a lot of other kids like the current freshman players. When

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Olympus High theater combines fundraisers with holiday shows to recoup Covid year losses By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

lympus High’s theater department presented the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” in October. The show’s director, theater teacher Robin Edwards, realized that the timing was also perfect for a fundraiser in the form of pre-show activities. The cast was more than happy to add it in to the evening. “Our musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ was the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season. Our Christmas show is ‘Holiday Inn,’ and we’ve added extra activities to get people in the spirit,” Edwards said. Edwards’ students and the Olympus community have become accustomed to quality productions. Their shows are a result of hard work both by the students and by Edwards. Edwards likes to plan productions far in advance, and prepare shows with high-level production values. “Productions are expensive, and last year’s Covid-19 restrictions and show costs caused a significant loss of funds,” Edwards said. Like everything else last year, the Covid restrictions made it difficult to get the shows and the budget where they needed to be. What’s the solution to missed theater fundraising opportunities? More theater, of course. Edwards realized that because the students were already in costume, sets were out, performers were well-rehearsed and excited to perform, it would be the perfect time for them to play to their strengths and use their talents for meaningful fundraisers. Halloween fundraisers included a spook alley, trickor-treating for kids and skid row donations. Trick-or-treating was for the younger kids, with costumes encouraged.

The spook alley was for those ages 12 and older who can handle a bit more scaring. It ran Oct. 26 – 30 before the show. It was held back stage and in the black box theater and had a minimum $5 donation. Skid Row was set up with musical theater students trying to earn show goers’ pocket change. Donations of any kind were accepted, and the students were set up at the entrance to the main show, so tickets were required for entry. If you missed the Halloween show or fundraisers, don’t worry—it was such a success that they are using the same idea with their Christmas show. “We’re doing the same thing at Christmas, where our family-friendly musical ‘Holiday Inn’ can be combined with the purchase of a catered pre-show. It will feature our talented Titan singers and Vocal Ensemble,” Edwards said. On Saturday, Dec. 11 ticket-holders can come to a catered dinner, and purchase a package that includes tickets to the musical. On Monday, Dec. 13, there will be a dessert bar instead of full dinner. Attendees can choose whether to combine the dinner or dessert bar held in the commons area with the full musical, or just buy tickets to enjoy the preshow. The preshow starts at 5:30 p.m., all full musical performances start at 7 p.m. in the performance hall at the north end of the campus. “We’re calling the Christmas event the Holiday Spectacular. It’s a short and terrific pre-show. It will feature singing and dancing by the Vocal Ensemble and the Titan

Olympus High is hoping their preshow fundraiser and Christmas show ‘Holiday Inn’ will bring in both the Christmas spirit and the much-needed theater funds. (Olympus High School)

Singers. For people who come for both, we’ve timed it just right so you can move from dinner to the Performing Arts Hall and take in ‘Holiday Inn,’” Edwards said. Olympus’s “Holiday Inn” musical production is an updated version of the classic 1942 movie with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. It runs Dec. 11 and 13 – 17. The movie originated the beloved holiday song “White Christmas”. Reserved seating tickets can be purchased online at www.olytitans.com/event-tickets. l

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