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CITY OF HOLLADAY WELCOMES ARTS AND CULTURAL MANAGER MEGAN ATTERMANN By Collette Hayes | c.hayes@mycityjournals.com

egan Attermann brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the role of Arts and Cultural Manager for the city of Holladay. Serving in the role of staff liaison for the Holladay Arts Council and Holladay Historical Commission, Attermann’s extensive background in the performing arts and in community leadership will provide support to both organizations and their initiatives. A Holladay resident, Attermann attended Bonneville Jr. High School and Cottonwood High School. She attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts with a minor in English. With the goal to do creative work with a purpose, she attended Westminster College and received a Master of Arts degree in Community

Leadership with an emphasis in Arts and Cultural Leadership. “My grandfather was an artist. This was my first understanding that art could be something you could make a living doing,” Attermann said. “In junior high school I narrowed in on performing arts being something that I loved to do. I attended Shakespeare camps at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and I was involved with the drama program at Cottonwood High School.” After completing her degree at the University of Puget Sound, Attermann returned to Utah and worked on theatrical projects for the Salt Lake Acting Company and the Grand Theatre. Moving into the backstage of theatre performance, she received an artist teaching internship at the Lexington Children’s Theatre in Kentucky. It was through this experi-

ence she gained an understanding of the administrative world of art which motivated her to pursue a graduate degree in community leadership. Prior to accepting the role as Arts and Cultural Manager for the city of Holladay, Attermann held the position of Grants and Communications Director for the nonprofit organization Arts Space. Also, she has worked for Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks where she gained an understanding of the broad scope of the arts happening in the community. It was this experience where she first Continued page 16 Megan Attermann brings knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the role of Arts and Cultural Manager for the city of Holladay. (Collette Hayes/City Journals)

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The City Journals is recognized for its pay equity and women-friendly practices By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

he City Journals has been named as one of the 100 Companies Championing Women. The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the Cox-Henderson Administration and the Utah Women & Leadership Project created the initiative in 2022, as part of the Inspire InUtah program, to recognize businesses that offer family-friendly policies and women-specific practices that advance women as managers and leaders. Listed in the 2024 cohort of 100 Companies Championing Women, The City Journals joins other organizations like Davis Technical College, Women of the World, Bennett Communications and Saprea. The City Journals publishes 18 community newspapers each month, along with the weekly Davis Journal. It also creates the Value Pages coupon magazine. “Women are imperative to our business at the Journals,” said Bryan Scott, City Journals owner and publisher. “Women make up the majority of our readership. Women make up the majority of our employees, particularly our writers. And if most homes are like mine, most of our shopping decisions are made by women, which makes it important to our advertisers.” State leaders believe when businesses unite in their mission to champion women, it creates a force that can reshape the corporate landscape, and change the lives of women as it paves the way for equality and empowerment. While Utah continues to rank as the worst state for women’s equality, the governor’s office and Inspire InUtah hopes to create a business community where women are supported, whether that’s through pay equity and childcare support, or professional development and leadership programs. Elizabeth Sweat, people leader at The City Journals, said the company has focused on women-friendly practices, including pay equity for all female employees. “We are transparent about our pay,” Sweat said. “We have the same pay for all of our beat writer contractors based on their length of service and we pay our commissioned sales reps the same, based on the amount they sell. Women and men are paid the exact same for the exact position.” The City Journals also implements recruitment strategies, focused on increasing the number of women employees, with flexible work schedules that accommodate work-from-home situations. “Some were hesitant to say they had school drop-off or such, but I let them know that we love working moms,” she

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Holladay 2023

Olympus student section packs its section at the Dee Events Center, just as it did all season, dwarfing the 6A student crowds that turned up for their semifinals. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

“Riding has taught the children the value of hard work,” Cara Fox said. “Kate and Lottie are out at the stables at least three hours every day.” (Photo credit Cara Fox)

Jackson White and pitcher Charlie Turner do their customary handshake at the end of every inning. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Heather Vanboerum learning to walk with prosthetic legs. (Photo courtesy Heather Vanboerum)

JoJo Jourdon took first place in 14:58.3 with his team taking fifth overall at the 5A state championships. Jourdan would go on to win the Nike Cross Nationals in December. (Photo by Roger V. Tuttle)

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The “one move to checkmate” challenge board helps kids learn chess Charlie Turner, affectionately known as Chuck, leads Olympus from the mound notation and analytical skills at Oakwood Elementary. Correct answers can going 16-1 in the regular season. (Travis Barton/City Journals) win a prize. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)

Christian Kercher takes a shot against Alta. Olympus finished the year 10-8 and 6-6 in region. (Photo by Justin Adams) The Olympus High boys lacrosse team celebrates one of its 319 goals on the year. The Titans capped a memorable year with a 17-2 record. In those 17 wins, they never saw a team get within seven goals by the final score, including a win over Corner Canyon 14-7, the Chargers only loss in state in three years. Olympus outscored its opponents 319-90 on the year with an average score of 17-5. Its dominance saw the squad start the year 13-0. Six players scored at least 22 goals with seven capturing at least 23 points on the season.

Louisa Killian sees her main goal at the Dance Box Studio as an opportunity to create smart and joyful dancers who can be creative. The focus of her path to reach her goal is to choreograph dances that will build beautiful individuals. (Photo credit Louisa Killian)

Students from Cottonwood Elementary in Holladay performed songs from “The Princess and the Pea” at a Granite School District board meeting in March. (Photo courtesy of Granite School District)

Twins June and Henry Bench are second graders at Cottonwood Elementary who love to read, and they’ve finished all the books on both lists. (Steve Bench)

Principal Kip Carlsen brought his band Superintendents of Rock to play at the Spring Lane farewell open house on May 11. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)

“The first time we heard what she could really do, all three of our jaws hit the floor,” said Rosander members of their vocalist Andie Christensen. (Courtesy Amber Anderson/ Rosander)

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Handmade goods, including embroidered items made by the nuns, a food court, dancers from around the world, a 2023 Kia giveaway and many prizes and games, including a new duck derby in the children’s area, will all be part of this year’s Carmelite Fair. (Photo credit Erika Solak)

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Cottonwood’s football team ends season winning one for the seniors By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

t had been a tough season. Nine games, eight of those losses. According to new Cottonwood head coach Donovan Malmrose, none of that mattered in the minds of his players. “They were focused, excited; they didn’t care it was raining,” said Malmrose of the mood before the home finale versus Murray. “They just wanted to end the regular season playing hard for each other and win that game for the seniors.” So, they did that Oct. 12, 2023 on Senior Night, galloping to a 17-0 first quarter lead and a 32-16 win. The Colts won the previous Friday against their other rivals—at Hillcrest. In that game Oct. 5, 2023, Cottonwood trampled their crosstown foes, 37-7. For whatever reason the scheduling gods had for not including Cottonwood [2-8] in this year’s 4A state playoffs after ending the season with a two-game win streak, it was hard not to be a tad bitter about it. “Regardless of what our final record said, this was a special group, with the little experience we had they were able to find a way, and I wish we had a few more games because they were starting to gel, learn, and put things together,” said Malmrose, who refused to be more spiteful. In his first year as Cottonwood’s head coach, Malmrose had good reason to be more spirited in his reply; his kids finished the season on a two-game win streak. Malmrose added that the Colts were close earlier in the season to flipping a switch at Tooele [they came back from 21 points down, cut it to six and lost 52-27]. And at Jordan, a 55-35 loss required the other team’s best receiver to set a state record with six TDs to win it. The program Malmrose agreed to take over last spring was on the verge of dying as an independent last year. He was there as well, an assistant on a team that once dressed 26 players for a varsity game. In a sport that has an ambulance parked in the entryway closest to the stadium just in case, there is a very real possibility that one of these players could end up strapped down inside one. Yet Malmrose gladly accepted the position when it was offered. Himself a Cottonwood alum and exwide receiver, Cottonwood’s new

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head coach immediately reached out to fellow Colts alumni and players near and far, NFL/college playing experience or not. Dozens came calling, including John Martinez, who starred at CHS and USC and played in the pros. AJ Jones was another CHS alum/ ex-college player who was a successful entrepreneur who took time off to spend several hours a day as a hall monitor convincing kids to try Cottonwood football on for size. And so this once-proud program came roaring back this year from 70 players down to stage a comeback not just in guys on the roster of this team in a reimagined Utah’s Class 4A—but in high school football, period. But the new coach said he wasn’t angry at those state playoff scheduling gods. All Malmrose wanted to do was talk about his coaches—too many to shine a spotlight on here but all just as important as the next: Donnie Beck and Alec Febo worked with the bigs and on strength and conditioning; Sione Finefeuiaki came over from Bingham, offering his expertise on both lines. And Hunter Workman (CHS class of ’19, Alabama) worked on many parts—as did alums/coaches Kyle Delaney (CHS ’97), Kobe Grover (’19), John Durkin, Chris Chidester (’06), and Bret McCormick (’05). “We’re blessed to have these awesome coaches giving their time and energy for our kids,” said Malmrose. “This last group of coaches makes that difference in our program.” A look at seven key players According to Malmrose, there were seven guys this past season who epitomized what he and his staff were trying to build. One stood out despite having limitations that others might have found. Asher Danner was only 5-foot-8 and 202 pounds soaking wet. In Malmrose’s eyes, however, Danner was one of Cottonwood’s player-leaders. It was a philosophy that Malmrose picked up from former Colts coaches Casey Miller and Bart Bowen: finding non-traditional kids who possess smarts on and off the field. “Asher Danner was an undersized offensive lineman for us. He’s not the strongest, fastest, quickest, but he knows our blocking scheme inside and out,” said Malmrose of

Cottonwood High’s football team. (Photo courtesy Donovan Malmrose)

Danner, a member of Cottonwood’s prestigious Academy of Math, Engineering and Science, or AMES. “He’s always helping the other linemen with their responsibilities and understands how to use angles to his advantage. Always grades out as one of the top offensive linemen week in and week out. Excellent grades and just an awesome teammate.” And then there’s Ryan Nielson, he who went viral thanks to the fair catch-free kick he made last year, upsetting Jordan in Cottonwood’s last year as an independent. This year, the senior showed he can do other things—like play wide receiver. Nielson played the position so well that he had 19 catches for 297 yards receiving and three TDs. And Nielson still fulfilled his kicking duties. Another senior leader: Cooper Post. The player with arguably the most football-like name on the roster had 21 tackles for the Colts to go with one interception was all-in. “Cooper even chose to stay home from a family vacation to stay and work with his brothers,” said Malmrose. Finally, there was Gabriel Bricio, who was the only junior of the seven the team appointed as leaders. Like Danner, Bricio was undersized at 5-foot-9-inches along the offensive line.

Malmrose is turning the program around so far with this formula, which produced results by the numbers, too: three rushers had 350 or more yards, two QBs threw for 500-plus yards and three TD and four receivers ended the 2023 season with at least one TD and 150 or more yards. And that was just on offense. On defense, 12 Colts finished the season with 18 or more tackles. Nine guys had at least one QB sack. Add that six players had one or more interceptions, and you’ve got something special in the mix, according to Cottonwood Athletic Director Greg Southwick. “He’s got something going,” said Southwick of his new head coach. “He’s got support in the community and he’s really leaned heavy into what this program used to be when it was winning region championships.” To turn around any program, you usually have to start on the defensive side of the football. But, coach Malmrose had a nice head start in 2023; he already had the guy to lead the Colts as they charged into Class 4A. “Dominic Chidester has been our guy and leader on that side of the ball. He has a great work ethic and bring us a lot speed to our secondary,” said the coach of his senior

co-captain who had 41 tackles, three interceptions and one return for a score. “Per game he was one of our leading tacklers, most interceptions, and pass break-ups on the season. He’s the player we rely on to always play to his assignment.” Chidester (pronounced KIDuh-Ster) is not new to Cottonwood; he also led the Colts in tackles (89 total) last year for the team in its last year as an independent. In fact, Chidester was among the top tacklers across all classifications in that category. Normally, that’s not a good omen for any player in the secondary. It means the other team’s offense has surged past your front seven and into the clear. But Chidester’s spent twice as many snaps at one position: free safety. In Cottonwood’s defense this year due to a much larger roster, the senior still leads the Colts in several categories regardless, said Malmrose. That assignment usually includes slowing down the other team’s best player. But Chidester has been closing on tacklers faster than he was before. It’s a part of his play that the first-year coach attributes to how other coaches on Cottonwood’s staff have molded him—a position Malmrose called “field safety” in which the senior will “make tack-

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Olympus girls basketball getting big lift from Trabanino By Josh McFadden | j.mcfadden@mycityjournals.com

typical coach has a wide collection of players on a given team. Coaches work with multiple types of personalities, attitudes and attributes. Some players talk big, and some let their playing say it all. At Olympus High School, girls basketball coach Whitney Hunsaker has Keily Trabanino, who has unassumingly gotten better and better each year. This season, Trabanino is a team leader and the Titans’ leading scorer. “[Trabanino] has been a player that I have loved watching grow and develop,” Hunsaker said. “She is a ‘quiet’ kid, but year after year, she has come in better than the year before and ‘talked’ with her game. She was voted a team captain this year and has done a great job of using her basketball IQ and skills to lead the team. This year she has done a great job of absorbing her role of a scorer and even better defender but also being that team captain. We love ‘Trab’ and think she is a valuable asset to our team.” Through seven games, the Titans are 4-3, and Trabanino is scoring at a clip of 13.3 points an outing. She also averages four rebounds a contest to go along with 2.4 assists and 3.1 steals. She also leads the team in those latter two categories. Her numbers have gotten better every year she has been on the team. As a junior last season, she was fourth on the team with an average of 8.2 points a game. She also averaged 3.5 points, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals. As a sophomore, she played sparingly and scored 16 points in 24 games. Trabanino has embraced her new role. She loves the group of girls on the team and appreciates the support of the coaching staff. This being her last year as a Titan player, she will have fond memories of her experience on the team. “The best thing about playing for Olympus is that we have an amazing coaching staff,” she said. “I also love the positive environment here at Olympus. The thing I enjoy the most about the team is the memories we have created through the years like going out to eat after games, going up to a cabin and going to St. George for camps. I also love how welcoming they are. They just make everyone feel included.”

Growing up, basketball was never really on Trabanino’s radar. She decided to give basketball a try largely because her dream of playing soccer didn’t pan out. “My first time playing basketball was in seventh grade at my junior high,” she said. “I honestly didn’t really like it because at that time, soccer was my favorite sport. I tried out for soccer my freshman year of high school and didn’t make it, and that's one of the main reasons I got interested in basketball instead.” Hunsaker is happy things worked out the way they did. Trabanino has also changed her tune about the sport and now loves that she has been able to develop strong relationships with her teammates. “The thing I enjoy the most about the game is how it brings everyone together on and off the court,” she said. This season, Trabanino got off to a slow start, as Payson held her to five points in the season opener Nov. 17. She also had 7 points Dec. 7 against Cottonwood. However, in her other five games during the first seven, she has scored at least 12 points. Her season high during this stretch was Dec. 8 against Mountain Crest when she tallied 21 points. She also recorded a season-best six steals in that game to

les” and “break on routes” opposing receivers are running. Xavier Yazzie was a senior two-year starter for Cottonwood [2-8] who played on both sides of the line. This season, Yazzie racked up 15 tackles and had one sack. He doubled his output from the first two years he played. “His presence in the weight room, practice, lunch room…does not matter where he was but you could never miss him. He was

always pushing himself to the limits,” said Malmrose. “He loved and accepted everyone and was a true leader for us in the trenches.” Finally, Damien Stonehocker is another holdover from the days when Cottonwood was fighting for football legitimacy as an independent. Stonehocker spent his previous three years at The Wood playing both sides of the ball; this year, he was able to play exclusively on defense.

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Through seven games, the Titans are 4-3, and Keily Trabanino is scoring at a clip of 13.3 points an outing. (Bryan Byerly-BB Sports Pics)

go along with a season-high five assists. Four night later, Dec. 12 against Taylorsville, she had 20 points, including a career high-tying four three-pointers. She also had her best rebounding game of the season up to that point with seven. Trabanino is fast and is adept at getting past defenders. She can advance to the rim quickly, helping her get easy buckets and set up teammates. She is also a good floor general and knows how to the run the offense and get everyone on the same page. “Something I bring to the team is teamwork,” she said. “I believe a team works better together.” At the same time, Trabanino is working hard to improve her communication skills on the court, something she knows a leader needs to do. She also wants to be a more consistent player. She believes the Titans are capable of winning Region 6, something the team has done the past two seasons, sharing the title with Highland

both times with a 10-2 mark. Achieving that will require effort every day in practice. “The goal that I have for the team is to win the region again,” she said. “Another goal I want everyone on my team to have is to always give excellence during practice and during games and just make each other better.” Still, Trabanino isn’t getting ahead of herself and looking too far down the road. She said it’s important to focus on each game as it comes and improve every day. She said not only the starters but everyone on the team needs to be focused and dedicated. Having a deep bench will also go a long way toward being successful, she said. The Titans finished the month of December with a game at Davis on Dec. 19, followed by a contest at Timpview on Dec. 30. Region 6 action gets underway Jan. 3 at Highland. l

To put it mildly, Stonehocker shined. The senior had a team-high 65 tackles and three sacks. “Damien is one of my favorite kids, ever. He has so much stacked against him in his life, but he wanted to be a football player and did everything he could to learn everything we ever taught him,” said former Cottonwood head coach Casey Miller, who added that Stonehocker has enlisted his help in finding a

college. “He was a tackling machine for four years. Led the team in tackles on varsity for at least two years, and I know he was the leading tackler on the sophomore team before that.” For Malmrose, his final wish for his guys was one that was both simple and selfless: that this newspaper had more room. “Love these kids,” he said, “and wish we could talk about everyone!” l

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Drew Quinn wins reelection, ready to work on city improvements By Zak Sonntag | z.sonntag@mycityjournals.com

Drew Quinn, who came to government after a career as an administrative law judge for Medicaid, loves the work of city government. (Courtesy Drew Quinn)

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rew Quinn, councilmember of Holladay City Council District 4, is deeply dedicated to her work in a city that she’s called home for a long time. Quinn, who came to government after a career as an administrative law judge for Medicaid, loves the work of city government, but admits she wouldn’t be here were it not for one man: Steve Gunn, the popular Holladay councilmember who spearheaded the city’s tree ordinance, and who recruited Quinn as a replacement when stepping down in 2019. Building on that endorsement, Quinn sailed to victory on a message of fiscal responsibility and a promise to take on Short Term Rentals (STR), whose clientele have developed a reputation for being uniquely unneighborly in her district. Now Quinn has won reelection, earning a second term after defeating challenger Matthew Tracy with 72% of the vote. Once in office for her first term, Quinn voted to aggressively penalize STR violations, even as she admits the problem is far from settled. “It's still a big problem. It's a problem with parking. It's a problem with noise. It disrupts the neighborhoods. So we're still fighting and it's a battle that has not

been won yet despite our new ordinance,” Quinn told the Holladay Journal in an interview this fall, expressing frustration with state-level protections for the STR industry. She also helped steer discussions on road repavement projects, and supported a property tax overhaul that allowed the city to bond for road repair and other infrastructure needs. “I’ve been very interested in getting the roads in my district repaved,” she said. “Because they need it the worst. And people are thrilled to see that repaving happening.” She’s taken on a large role representing the city in the Community Renewable Energy Agency, a multi-community program that pools resources to help participating entities move toward renewable energy with the goal of being 100% renewable by 2030. “There’s so much that goes into a huge program like this,” said Quinn, explaining that her background as an administrative law judge has come to hands when drafting opt-out clauses and other contingencies in the program. Quinn also likes to emphasize her abundant discretionary time available for

council work. Unlike many councilmembers in weak-mayor styles of government like Holladay’s—in which governance work is handled predominantly by professional bureaucrats, whereas elected officials work limited hours for limited pay— Quinn, retired, says she has additional hours at her disposal and that she’s happy to put them toward efforts like renewable energy. “I put a lot of hours in for city council, maybe more than another person who was working full time would be able to, and I think that's an advantage that I have,” she said. Quinn also touts her nativist credentials: She was born and raised in the area, attending Oakridge Elementary, Churchill Jr. High and Skyline High School, which she believes lends itself to a rich understanding of people she represents. “I’ve lived in the Holladay area for most of my life, and for [council work] that definitely comes in handy.” l

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COUNCIL CORNER Welcome 2024! In January of every even-numbered year, the City of Holladay forms the next version of its City Council. 2024 welcomes Emily Gray as our new Council Member for District 5, and gives a fond farewell to Dan Gibbons. Congratulations also to Council Member Drew Quinn, who won re-election to District 4, and to Matt Durham who will serve another term for District 2.

Dan Gibbons - a fond farewell.

Dan’s service to the City of Holladay goes back to 2000 when Dan was elected to the city’s very first City Council after incorporating in 1999. After serving two years on the Council, Dan was asked to swap his Council seat for the robes of Holladay’s Justice Court judge, where Dan continued to serve the city for another 10 years (to the day). After a few year’s sabbatical from Holladay, Dan again chose to serve and was elected to his former Council seat for a second term - 20 years after his first term. During his final Council term, Dan served as the Council’s liaison to the Holladay Historical Commis-

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sion and as Holladay’s representative to the Wasatch Waste and Recycling District where he also served as the district’s board chair. Dan was also instrumental in rezoning the Holladay Crossroads commercial district. Thanks, Dan for your many years of stellar service to the city and for your counsel and friendship!

Megan Attermann - welcome aboard!

As Council liaison to the Holladay Arts Council, I am delighted to introduce Megan Attermann as the City’s new Arts and Culture Manager. Megan will take on the director roll for the Holladay Arts Council, as well as staff manager of the Historical Commission. Megan brings an impressive background in arts administration from both the private and public sectors. Already serving as a volunteer to the Arts Council, Megan has “hit the ground running.” Welcome aboard Megan!

Speaking of….elections…

As I’m sure you are aware, 2024 will be one of those big election years - President, Senators, Congress, State Legislators, etc. The tea leaves suggest that

the partisan nationwide elections 2024 will not likely be as calm and civil as our local municipal election in Holladay. Here are a few of my hopes for this year - not for who wins, but for how we go about it. • In Holladay, we’re pretty good at civility. Let’s keep that going. • If you want to be heard, be prepared to listen. • If you don’t agree with your neighbor’s point of view, at least respect your neighbor’s right to express it. • Regarding your own point of view, keep it classy. • It’s OK to disagree, but try not to be disagreeable. Disagree better (yes, I borrowed that from the local Governor). Despite the noise all around us, let’s decide now to have a great 2024. Afterall, we are the luckiest people in the world. Yes, there are those among us who struggle and need a good neighbor (you). But on the whole, who is luckier than us? Let’s have a great year!

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Dan Gibbons has served as the representative of the residents of District 5 on the Holladay City Council since January of 2020. He was also notably a member of the ﬁrst City Council when Holladay incorporated in November 1999 and spent 10 years as the City’s ﬁrst Justice Court Judge. More recently, Dan has worked closely with the Holladay Historical Commission, as the City Council Liaison, and was instrumental in the forthcoming Historical Experience Exhibits Project to be constructed at City Hall, City Park, and key community centers. His commitment and leadership are invaluable to our community, and we extend our sincere gratitude to Dan and his wife, Julie, for his service on the Holladay City Council over the last 4 years.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the Holladay community, for your generous support. We are so fortunate and blessed to live in such a caring and compassionate community. As this was our ﬁrst year of the Community Comfort Drive, the contributions from our employees, residents, schools, and business community were crucial to its success. Thanks to your contributions we were able to supply the Huntsman Cancer Institute patients with 70 blankets, 104 pairs of cozy socks, 65 hats/beanies, 47 boxes of colored pencils/pens, 54 activity books and an assortment of other supportive supplies. On Monday, December 11th, we delivered the donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and they were extremely excited and very grateful. They emphasized the need for these donations and how many of their patients will beneﬁt from them. We couldn’t have made this positive impact without you. Thank you for your generosity!

—Paul Fotheringham, District 3

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CITY INFORMATION

Curbside Christmas Tree Collection

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Visible Mending

Monday, January 22: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Learn how to mend your clothes beautifully in this series of 4 classes. (Register for each class separately.) 1/22: Patches, 1/29: Sashiko, 2/5: Embroidery, 2/12: Knitwear strategies.

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Wednesday, January 10: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Children are encouraged to wear pajamas to this family storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and other early literacy fun.

We will be collecting Christmas trees during the month of January. For collection, fill out a Curbside Tree Pick Up Request Form on our website (www.wasatchfrontwaste. org), or call the WFWRD office at (385) 468-6325. Place your undecorated trees on your curb and they will be collected the day after your regular collection day during the month of January. If we don’t get your tree that week, we will be back the following week. Please call our office, or chat with us on our website for additional information. • Please remove all snow off the tree. • We cannot accept trees with decorations, lights, tree stands or flocking. • Do not place the tree in your garbage, recycling, or green waste can. • If the tree is over eight feet tall, please cut it into smaller sections. • We cannot accept artificial trees.

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2023 Year at a Glance

In 2023, Salt Lake County Animal Services, as the largest no-kill municipal animal shelter in Utah, has remained a bustling hub for diverse animals. Our dedicated staff encounters an array of creatures throughout the year, from horses and goats to pigs, snakes, pet spiders, turtles, and, of course, the more conventional dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Amid this lively mix, here are some delightful Fun Facts from this year. Salt Lake County Animal Services has achieved remarkable milestones from January 1, 2023, to December 1, 2023. We proudly announce that over 2000 wonderful pets have found forever homes through adoptions, while more than 600 animals were successfully placed with Reputable Rescue Organizations. Our in-house clinic has sterilized over 3,500 pets, contributing to responsible pet ownership. The Humane Educator engaged with thousands of children in Salt Lake County, imparting valuable lessons on Responsible Pet Ownership and How to Approach a Dog. Our dedicated volunteers and fosters have devoted an incredible 43,000 hours to the well-being of our shelter pets. Furthermore, our exceptional Animal Control Ofﬁcers responded to over 18,000 calls this year alone, showcasing our commitment to the welfare of animals in our community. To discover more about opportunities for involvement, adoption, licensing, microchipping, or donating, please visit AdoptUtahPets.org.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rob Dahle, Mayor rdahle@cityofholladay.com 801-580-3056 Ty Brewer, District 1 tbrewer@cityofholladay.com 801-550-8747 Matt Durham, District 2 mdurham@cityofholladay.com 801-999-0781 Paul Fotheringham, District 3 pfotheringham@cityofholladay.com 801-424-3058 Drew Quinn, District 4 dquinn@cityofholladay.com 801-272-6526 Emily Gray, District 5 egray@cityofholladay.com 801-755-3477 Gina Chamness, City Manager gchamness@cityofholladay.com

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THANK YOU! The Holladay Youth Council organized and provided Sub for Santa for a number of children at Utah Youth Village!!! They made sure the kids will have a very merry Christmas!

The city contracts with Salt Lake County to provide snow plowing services. Drivers often work long hours through the night to keep the roads safe. The drivers are trained to clear streets in order of priority. High-traffic roads, school zones and steeper streets receive the highest priority. Residential streets have second priority then dead-end streets have the lowest priority. Drivers may need to return to a cul-de-sac later after an initial ﬁrst pass. The city sometimes receives questions about why their street is not plowed. The biggest challenge for plow drivers is vehicles parked on the road. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE STREET when a snowstorm is in the 24-hour forecast or is happening.

Eight ways to combat change fatigue this new year By Holly Curby | hello@hollycurby.com

e all are no strangers to change. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution, a shift in our career, alterations in our physical appearance, or even the family dynamics morphing as families grow— children go off to college, loved ones move, and parents age—change is a constant factor in our lives. Instincts might be to resist the change or simply feel overwhelmed by it, both of which may be leading indicators of change fatigue. According to an article by Dr. Lydia Moussa on LinkedIn, change fatigue includes the following symptoms: apathy (disengagement), negativity (cynical or complaining), stress (anxious) and burnout. Change fatigue can have a significant impact on our lives, from personal disappointments like unrealized dreams to professional challenges like unmet career goals. It's an exhausting experience that can lead to questioning our purpose and identity. However, it's during these times of change that self-reflection becomes vital. The following resources can help us take a look at our lives in hopes of beginning to understand our passions, needs, and ultimately, our unique purpose. 1. The love language test. This is a concept of Gary Chapman’s where in his book “The 5 Love Languages” he helps us understand how we receive love (physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, or even acts of service). This tool helps us understand how we feel appreciated and loved, as well as how we tend to show appreciation and love to others. This test is helpful in any relationship from coworkers and friends, to children and spouses. Learn more about the love languages on Holly’s Highlights podcast Season 3 Episode 3. 2. Personality tests. Personality tests such as 5 Voices, Strength Finders, Myers-Briggs, and Disc help us put a name to our behaviors and inherit traits and passions. This could be understanding you are an introvert and therefore help give you some ideas on how to engage at a social gathering, to even the importance of setting boundaries in balancing such socials with much-needed alone time to refresh and recharge. Personality tests can also help you identify your strengths and how to use them in careers, teams and personal goal setting. 3. Spiritual gifts. From administration, giving, and leadership to service, ministry or teaching, if you are a person of faith this can be a valuable tool in every aspect of your life, career and volunteer work. Keep in mind this is not the fortune teller of what you need to do—it is more of a guide as to what comes naturally to you. Local churches will often offer spiritual tests, or you can visit giftstest.com or sdrock.com. 4. Bucket list. According to a study

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Fulfilling a goal, Holly Curby’s book “Face-Lift: embracing hope through your heartaches” was published April 28, 2023. (Holly Curby)

from Stanford, bucket lists can help you “live a life with hopes and aspirations.” They identify values, goals, milestones and experiences as all having significance in both reflection and identification as to what your lifetime will include. When making a bucket list you might see a common theme that can help you create focus in pushing forward toward what you want in life whether it be job-related, relationship-wise or simply helping motivate you to identify “What’s next?” 5. Dreams. As we navigate the changes in life, it’s essential to reignite some of our childhood dreams. Have you wanted to travel? Take part in certain activities or accomplishments? Be in a certain profession? Permit yourself to tap into your inner child and dream. What part of those dreams can you start implementing or pursuing today, and what’s stopping you now from pursuing them? 6. Goals. When we get in a rut of change we can find ourselves going down a spiraling path, but if we have a goal set before us—something to achieve, to work toward, to look forward to reaching—we are more apt to make progress in living a more authentic and fulfilling existence. In five years you can either look back and see you are still in the same spot, or you can look back and see even a few things accomplished that got you a step further to reaching your goals. Write down some goals that are specific and attainable as well as dates to reach them by—then go for it. Download my free “Get it Done Goal Planner” on hollycurby.com/resources or check out Holly’s Highlights podcast Season 2 Episode 1 regarding goal setting in a new year. 7. Value/priorities. What is important

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to you? And where does that rank in your priorities? Once we identify our values and our priorities, it can help us ensure our actions align with our authentic selves. This can help us understand what boundaries should be placed and therefore help us live a more fulfilled life of purpose. Season 3 Episode 26 on Holly’s Highlights podcast can help us unpack more on boundary setting to protect these values and priorities. 8. Personal Mission statement. After you’ve looked at the results from your love language, your personality, your spiritual gifts, your bucket list, dreams, goals, values, and priorities then you can better answer questions such as: Who am I? What’s my purpose? What’s next? Check out Holly’s Highlights podcast Season 3 Episode 15 for assistance on how to do a family mission statement. Next time change fatigue hits, this personal mission statement

can help you navigate through the changes so that you keep in alignment with what matters to you. Amidst life’s constant changes, these resources help us align our actions with our true selves all while embracing a growth mindset, trying new things, challenging our perspectives, exploring our passions, forgiving ourselves of any regrets, having a grateful heart, turning our pain into purpose, accepting our flaws, and believing in ourselves so that we can combat succumbing to the fatigue of change. Learn more on Holly’s Highlights podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Tune-In, and at www.hollycurby.com.l

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Attermann served on the Holladay Arts Council during the 2022-23 year. She co-directed the Holladay Children’s Theatre play, “A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk into a Book.” (Photo credit Natalie Bradley)

Continued from front page learned of local art agencies like the Holladay Arts Council. “I was on the Holladay Arts Council last year, and I received a good introduction to the wide variety of programming that is offered by the council during the year,” Attermann said. “There is an amazing group of people on the Arts Council and on the Historical Commission who are willing to offer hours and hours of volunteer service in order to create programming which contributes to making Holladay a great place to live. I think there is a lot of opportunity in the future to collaborate with additional partners on initiatives even within our own city.” According to Attermann bringing the combination of history and art into one professional role is a brilliant idea. “I think history is like the DNA of our community. It’s where we come from and makes us who we are. Art is the heart of the community and what keeps us going,” Attermann said. “As part of my day-to-day job, I have the opportuni-

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Hollie Warner knows food scarcity, so she started serving kindness every Friday By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

ollie Warner knows what it’s like to experience food scarcity. When she was a child, she knew if she didn’t get school lunch, she was out of luck because dinner and breakfast weren’t guaranteed. At age 10 she started babysitting and cleaning salons so she could have enough money to buy food. So, even when she was a single mom with four boys, making less than $30,000 per year, Warner knew she needed to help others. She looked for volunteer opportunities that her children could be involved with, but many of the organizations had minimum age requirements. “My children couldn’t do it because they were too young, so I decided to do it myself,” she said. “It’s not like I made a lot of money, but I figured out how to utilize what I had. We kind of get caught up in ourselves but it’s our job to serve each other.” Warner made an effort 10 years ago to take food, clothes and other supplies to downtown Salt Lake. She and her sons did it sporadically until about seven years ago when they formally created Friday Friends. Every Friday, they take warm food and clothes, and human connection, to the unsheltered population. Along the way, friends and businesses have jumped in to help, pitching in with

money, time and donations. She credits Mike and Lisa Neibaur and Cathy Jorgensen with helping her to keep the project afloat. “I don’t know if I’d have been able to keep it going this far without them,” she said. Before the pandemic, Friday Friends would set up a mobile soup kitchen where they distributed warm soup, fresh fruits and snacks. Now, the group puts together nearly 150 food packages each week that they give to those in need. Every Friday morning, Warner loads up her SUV and takes donations downtown near the Rio Grande Depot. She’s often asked if she’s afraid to be around unsheltered people or if she’s worried about her safety when interacting with them. “As a society we’ve been taught that they’re all addicts, or they’re crazy or we’re going to be stabbed,” Warner said. “But they’re just people and the reality of life is, we’re all one paycheck away from being in the same position.” Over the last decade, she’s made many friends with the people she serves. When her son turned 9, he wanted to take cupcakes downtown to share his birthday with the people he’d grown to love. So they made 100 cupcakes and distributed the treats. As people realized it was his birthday, the whole crowd began singing “Happy Birthday.” That mem-

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ory still makes Warner emotional. “I think people have forgotten in today’s world what it’s like to show love. It can come in any form. Maybe a bag of apples or a box of granola or sending $5,” Warner said. “I think we get caught up in the idea that the problem is so big, we don’t know what to do, so we’re going to do nothing. But every small contribution makes a difference.” Friday Friends goes through several cases of water each week, plus fresh fruit and vegetables, tortillas, granola bars and other food items. There is also a need for warm clothes, underwear, socks, gloves and tarps. During Halloween, she reached out to her Facebook community to gather leftover can-

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very year, my fellow council members and I are tasked with setting and approving the yearly budget for the county. My constituents have entrusted me to scrutinize every dollar spent defending programs that will improve Salt Lake County residents' safety and quality of life. This year, the Salt Lake County Council unanimously approved the county’s 2024 budget, with no tax increase. I am proud to say that the approved budget contains wide-ranging cuts, expanded services for mental health resources, investments in our parks, trails, and recreation centers, and continued funding for libraries, health clinics and aging services like Meals on Wheels. The top priority of the Salt Lake County Council continues to be public safety. While identifying this year’s budget cuts, we ensured adequate funding for the jail, prosecution, behavioral health and areas that keep our community safe and healthy. I’m thrilled to share a few budget-approved initiatives that every Salt Lake County resident should know about, especially those with school-age children under 18. My County Rec Pass: Free Rec Center Passes for Children: As of summer 2024, all school-age youth, ages 5-18, who are Salt Lake County residents will be able to access all County-operated recreation centers, ice centers, and swimming pools (indoor and

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A Bitter Pill

’m at the point where each doctor visit starts with “Well, at your age…”. I need to get my liver rotated, my heart valves oiled, my lung filters changed and I need a lot of bodywork done. Nips and tucks won’t do it, I need parts replaced and a complete undercarriage overhaul. I’ve got 99 problems and the cost of health insurance counts for at least 90. When I found myself without health insurance at the end of last year, I jumped on Healthcare.gov to explore my “affordable” options. The site states that four out of five people can find a plan for $10 or less a month, after tax subsidies. What they don’t tell you is that the fifth person has to get a third job, sell organs on the black market or start printing money in the basement to afford a healthcare plan. As I scrolled through my health insurance options, I got irrationally angry. Plans started at around $500 per month, with deductibles ranging from $7,500 to Lamborghini. Keep in mind, this was for one person, not an entire family with pets and farm animals. Since I had to register by the middle of December, my email was flooded with reminders from the site. Have I registered? Why not? Did I forget? Did I become independently wealthy? Did I decide to use the money for something fun instead?

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No. On the day before the deadline, I put on my adulting hat and signed up for health insurance. I’m still irrationally angry. I am seriously considering Alternate Healthcare Plan B, which is file for bankruptcy in the event of a major medical emergency. Still haven’t ruled that option out. I also have Healthcare Plan C: try not to get sick or need a blood transfusion or get concussed or go for an ambulance ride or break a bone. No emergency room visits. Just good old-fashioned stubbornness and denial. There are also herbal remedies and a variety of healing crystals that don’t actually solve my internal issues (there’s only so much power in a rose quartz) but it’s cheaper than an MRI. Or there’s always my mom’s answer to any illness when I was a kid: a spoonful of paregoric. The opium-based medicine made me feel very sleepy and hazy. But, for now, I’ll end up paying at least

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