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It’s that busy time of year again for the state legislators representing our community. The 2024 General Session of the 65th Utah Legislature began this past month, and they are off and running. In advance of its start, we hosted Taylorsville-area state representatives over breakfast at City Hall to discuss what to expect. All agreed that housing will be the top issue, along with water conservation, energy and transportation. The governor also has outlined housing as a priority in his Utah First Homes initiative. With this in mind, we want our legislators to know that the strength of our neighborhoods is of utmost importance. While we have a good inventory of homes, a first home does not have to be a new home. There are many possibilities for first homes in our city. It is important that we preserve our neighborhoods as strong, presentable and desirable. I know our Taylorsville-area representatives — including Reps. Jim Dunnigan, Brett Garner, Ashlee Matthews and Mark Wheatley, as well as Sens. Wayne Harper and Karen Kwan — support this effort. They each are so good to work with and represent us well. In addition to our breakfast with them, I had the opportunity to confer with ChamberWest’s Legislative Affairs Committee, which meets twice weekly at the Capitol. Additionally, the Utah Taxpayers Association hosted a Legislative Outlook that was packed with information and featured Gov. Spencer Cox, House Speaker Mike Schultz, Congressman Blake Moore and others who gave us a peek into the economic future of our state. The Utah League of Cities and Towns’ Legislative Policy Committee is another good resource. The league also hosted its Local Officials Day at the Capitol, which is always time well spent. The Taylorsville Youth Council joined City Council members and me for the day, which included a mock debate for the youth over a bill on that important issue of housing. The youth also were able to stand on the floor of the House and Senate, attend a live committee meeting and met with Taylorsvillearea representatives including Rep. Dunnigan, who gave them a VIP tour of the Capitol. At the luncheon, Gov. Cox was the featured speaker. It was such a great day! This year’s legislative session concludes March 1, and you can find more information and contact your representative at le.utah.gov. I enjoy being involved with the Legislature and hope you do, too. After all, it is all of us who make up ‘We, the people,’ and I wouldn’t have it any other way. —Mayor Kristie S. Overson
WHAT’S INSIDE – FEBRUARY 2024 Frequently Called Numbers, Page 2 Council Corner, Page 3 TVPD News, Page 4 Heritage Remembrances, Page 7 Environment, Page 8
February 2024
Year in Review: Transportation, Community Building Define 2023
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lanning and projects again centered around key building block areas of Economic Development, Transportation, Public Safety, Arts Parks and Recreation, and Community Building this past year, but transportation and community building took center stage. “The last year was filled with plenty of fun and celebration but also included some hefty lifts in the area of transportation that will benefit our community long into the future,” said Mayor Kristie Overson. “At some point, during the summer, there seemed to be orange cones everywhere,” she added, with a laugh. “But we know the inconvenience will be well worth it in the end as we move through our city with more ease.” Following are some of the projects occurring in each of these building block areas this past year. Also, watch the 2023 Year in Review video either on social media sites or the city’s YouTube channel to see pictures of the various activities and accomplishments. The video is also playing in the lobby at City Hall. ARTS, PARKS & RECREATION The city’s Starry Nights @the Plaza series featured the Food Truck League food trucks and other activities and entertainment every Friday night, from May to September. In all, an amazing 20 Starry Nights were held at Centennial Plaza, and planning has already begun for more Starry Nights on Friday nights this year. Parks were also a significant focus, with planning underway for a new park at 6200 S. 3200 West, as well as enhanced amenities and substantial improvements at Taylorsville Park. Four new pickleball courts have already opened at the location of the new park, and courts were added at Vista Park and the Senior Center — bringing 10 new courts in all, in addition to the two already at Millrace Park. The newly renovated Larry H. Miller Softball Complex in Taylorsville celebrated with a grand re-opening, and three Taylorsville softball teams were honored by city leaders for their championship wins. Additionally, the city focused on water conservation and preventing any potential flooding after a winter of record-breaking snowfall. It even “flipped its own strip,” planting more than 120 waterwise plants in the center median along Centennial Boulevard thanks to a grant from Salt Lake County. In this area of Arts, Parks & Recreation, the city’s Plaza +ART program also kicked off its third season, bringing 18 beautiful sculptures to Centennial Plaza, and hosted several free Evening of Art events, where artists spoke about
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Emergency ...................................................................................................911 Police Department ............................................................... 801-840-4000 Poison Control Center .................................................... 1-800-222-1222 Animal Control Shelter ....................................................... 801-965-5800 Animal Control After House Dispatch ........................... 801-840-4000 Building Inspection ............................................................. 801-955-2030 Chamber West (Chamber of Commerce) ...................... 801-977-8755 Fire Department ................................................................... 801-743-7200 Gang Tip Line ......................................................................... 385-468-9768 Garbage/Recycle/GreenWaste Pick-up ........................ 385-468-6325 (Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling) Granite School District........................................................ 385-646-5000 Health Department ............................................................. 385-468-4100 Highway Conditions (from cell phone) .............................................511 Park Reservations ................................................................. 385-468-7275 Public Works (Salt Lake County) ....................................... 385-468-6101 Dominion Energy ................................................................. 800-323-5517 Rocky Mountain Power ...................................................... 888-221-7070 Salt Lake County Recycling/Landfill .............................. 801-974-6920 Taylorsville Bennion Improvement District................. 801-968-9081 Taylorsville Food Pantry ..................................................... 801-815-0003 Taylorsville Senior Center .................................................. 385-468-3370 Taylorsville Code Enforcement ........................................ 801-955-2013 Taylorsville Justice Court ................................................... 801-963-0268 Taylorsville Library ............................................................... 801-943-4636 Taylorsville Recreation Center ......................................... 385-468-1732 Swimming Pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day) ........... 801-967-5006 Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center ........................... 801-281-0631 UDOT Region 2 ...................................................................... 801-975-4900 Utah Transit Authority (UTA)............................................. 801-743-3882
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Calling all performers!
Applicatio ns must be received by March 15.
Taylorsville City needs you to help make our Starry Nights @the Plaza events shine like the Milky Way! These free shows are the perfect accompaniment to our delicious food truck Fridays, and we're on the lookout for 17 amazing acts for our upcoming summer series. The stage is set at Centennial Plaza, a dazzling community space located at 2600 West Taylorsville Blvd. With an amphitheater, walking paths, gorgeous art sculptures, and clean restrooms, it's the perfect place to showcase your talents to an adoring crowd. So what are you waiting for? The spotlight is yours for the taking! To apply, scan the QR code or head to Taylorsvilleut.gov, under the "Our City" tab and "The Starry Nights @ the Plaza" tab.
EVENTS FEBRUARY 2024 Feb. 2 – All day It’s Groundhog Day. Are you ready for spring? Will the groundhog see his shadow?
Feb. 7 & 21 – 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting @ City Hall and online. Watch a livestream of the meeting on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov
Feb. 13 & Feb. 27 – 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
Feb. 14 – All day Happy Valentine's Day! We hope your day is lovely.
Feb. 15 – 7 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
An Evening of Art @ the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. Meet artists Doug and Dianne Adams, who will talk about their work. See ad on Page 3.
Feb. 19 – All day
February 9 Imagine Entertainment presents BEATLES 60TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE
President’s Day. City Offices are closed for the holiday.
Upcoming: March 29 & 30 – 7:30 p.m. A Musical Revue @ the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Taylorsville Arts Council, it will feature the music of Broadway’s Stephen Schwartz. Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov
GET TICKETS AT SaltLakeCountyArts.org
February 10-18 Lyrical Opera Theater presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
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Remembering our Veterans is an Honor and Moving Experience
By Council Member Ernest Burgess The honorable men and women who have served in the military forces are foremost of mind this month, mainly due to the strong impression left on me by those who helped organize and attended the city’s recent Wreaths Across America ceremony. I and my fellow Council Members were so moved to be able to volunteer to set wreaths on the headstones of those men and women who served in the Armed Forces and are buried at the Taylorsville City Cemetery. I went to the cemetery early that morning on Dec. 16, and with others, cleaned the headstones. After a program at City Hall, all the volunteers came back to the cemetery to place 260 wreaths on the veterans’ graves. We were given a wreath with a name placed on it. We walked to that gravesite, spoke the full name out loud, then placed the wreath. It was quite an emotional experience to realize there were so many service people buried in our small Taylorsville cemetery. I thought about my own father, grandfather, brother and others who had served in the Armed Forces, and hoped that someone was recognizing their service, and appreciating and honoring them. I have come to realize the great sacrifices they made to serve our country, and I am grateful.
Each year, the Veterans Day Concert, sponsored by the Utah National Guard, presents songs and thoughts about our veterans. As the hymn of each branch of the Armed Forces is played, attendees are asked to stand if they or a member of their family served in any of the branches. As a family member, I am proud and thankful to stand for the Navy and Army branches and remember some of the lyrics from their songs:
U.S. Navy Song “Anchors Aweigh” Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh Farewell to foreign shores, we sail at break of day, of day Through our last night ashore, drink to the foam, Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!
U.S. Army Song “The Army Goes Rolling Along” First to fight for the right, And to build the Nation’s might, And the Army goes rolling along. Proud of all we have done, Fighting till the battle’s won, And the Army goes rolling along. Our freedom and liberty in this great country has been bought with a price. Let us teach the rising
LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Knudsen, (District 5), Curt Cochran, Chair (District 2), Anna Barbieri, (District 3), Meredith Harker, Vice Chair (District 4) and Ernest Burgess (District 1)
generation about what that freedom requires from each of us. And, if you missed the Wreaths Across America ceremony, please consider attending this next December. It is an incredible, unforgettable experience!
Don’t Get a Ticket, Follow These Parking & Snow Removal Laws With winter now here, the City of Taylorsville and Taylorsville Police Department want to remind everyone of a few city and state laws related to snow removal and winter parking, as well as year-round parking laws. Please be advised that violations of the ordinances below may result in citations, vehicles being towed, or administrative fines related to code enforcement. TVPD and city administrators also extend a thank you to community members who stay in compliance with these laws, as it assists in maintaining home values and contributes to overall public safety. Remember:
• All snow, hail or sleet must be removed from a paved sidewalk and existing curb ramp within 24 hours after the snow, hail or sleet has ceased falling (City Code 14.32.100) • It is unlawful to remove snow (or any other material) from the sidewalk or curb in a gutter in a manner that will prevent the free flow of water (City Code 14.32.110) • It is unlawful to remove snow, ice or any other material and place it on any city road or highway in an interfering, obstructive or dangerous manner (City Code 14.20.105) • It is unlawful to park or allow a vehicle/trailer to be parked on any roadway after any amount of snow and/or ice accumulation until after the roadway is cleared of snow and/or ice (City Code 11.20.080) • It is unlawful to park or allow a vehicle/trailer to be parked on any roadway for more than 24 hours (City Code 11.20.080) • Vehicles must be parked in a manner where the sidewalk is not blocked (Utah Code 41.6a.1402) • Vehicles cannot be parked within 5 feet of a driveway or 10 feet of a mailbox during delivery times (City Code 11.20.040) • Commercial trucks and trailers cannot be parked in residential areas (City Code 11.20.050) • Recreational trailers cannot be parked on the roadways for more than 24 hours or in a manner that obstructs the roadway (City code 11.20.055) • An inoperable vehicle (including unregistered/expired/uninsured) cannot be operated/driven/parked on the roadway (City Code 11.20.090, Utah code 41.1a.1303 and 41.12.302)
FALL IN LOVE with art!
AN EVENING OF ART THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 7PM VENUE: MID-VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ADDRESS: 2525 W TAYLORSVILLE BLVD, TAYLORSVILLE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The City of Taylorsville is excited to present our third Plaza +ART: An Evening of Art! This evening promises to be a very special and fun time as it has been named "Fall in Love With Art" and will feature husband and wife artists, Doug and Dianne Adams. Doug is a metal bell sculptor and Dianne is a watercolor and mixed media artist. You will love hearing their stories and seeing samples of their beautiful work! There will be a raflle of some of their donated pieces. Funds will go to the Plaza +ART program. Sweet treats will be provided. Please email Jandrus@taylorsvilleut.gov to RSVP for the event.
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TVPD Announces 2 Winners of Holiday Card Contest Check this space each month for news about the Taylorsville Police Department (TVPD) and their valuable service to our community. It has been a long-standing tradition for TVPD to solicit help from all local fifth-graders to design a drawing for our official TVPD holiday card. Out of the more than 150 drawings received this season, TVPD selected two winners. Keyannah of Vista Elementary (Mrs. Cooper’s class) drew a colorful picture depicting Santa’s sleigh drawn by six police cars flying over her school, the police station and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Leili of Bennion Elementary (Mrs. Miller’s class) is the artist behind the picture titled “Have a Policey Christmas!,” complete with a TVPD car and police K-9 in a Santa hat. Congratulations to both! In addition to their featured drawings on TVPD’s holiday card, both students were taken to lunch this past month at Café Rio in Taylorsville, joined by Sgt. Palmer, Det. Andrew, Mayor Overson and Chief Cottam. Texas Roadhouse in Taylorsville also provided a meal to each of the students’ families. Thank you to all the fifth-grade students who participated. You can see some of their additional drawings on TVPD’s social media channels.
Leili of Bennion Elementary
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Det. Griffith, TVPD’s latest Employee of the Month. Det. Griffith has more than 10 years of experience in law enforcement and has worked for both Cottonwood Heights and Taylorsville police departments. He obtained his degree in criminal justice and graduated from Salt Lake Community College’s Peace Officers Standards and Training. Officer Griffith has served in several areas including patrol, field training, SWAT, traffic, motors, investigations, and he is a member of the Salt Lake Valley Crash Analyst and Reconstruction Team (CAR). Det. Griffith currently serves as a SWAT team member within TVPD and is assigned to our Directed Enforcement Unit where he investigates property crimes and assists in investigating serious vehicle collisions involving critical injuries. Chief Cottam notes his outstanding work in the investigation of three high-profile traffic collisions, which all occurred in November. At this time, Det. Griffith was not assigned to the CAR team, but he did not hesitate to “step up to the plate.” Due to his previous experience, he was able to take on this new assignment while maintaining his responsibilities as a property crimes detective and SWAT officer. In his free time, Det. Griffith enjoys traveling and taking vacations with his family. Thank you, Det. Griffith, for your service and dedication to law enforcement and for choosing to be a part of Team Taylorsville! Keyannah of Vista Elementary
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Organizations, Businesses Celebrate New Openings in Taylorsville Among the new openings in Taylorsville over the past few months were Summit Vista’s Spruce Grove, the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Rock. Each celebrated with Ribbon Cutting events and are detailed below: GENEVA ROCK — Utah construction company Geneva Rock has opened its new headquarters in Taylorsville, at 4393 S. Riverboat Road. Due to internal growth, Geneva Rock needed to relocate from its former headquarters at 5300 South in Murray — a move that will allow it to expand operations while remaining centrally situated in the Salt Lake Valley, said Jay Ritchie, company president. In all, their new location at the Riverboat Building offers 100,000 square feet of space. Since 1954, Geneva Rock has been the top supplier of ready-mix concrete, sand and gravel, asphalt, and construction services. You can read more about them on their website, genevarock.com. UTAH HISPANIC CHAMBER — The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s new office is located within Mountain America Credit Union’s Taylorsville branch at 3065 W. 5400 South. Mountain America CEO Sterling Nielsen told KSL News that the credit union's expertise as a Small Business Administration lender, in conjunction with the chamber's close proximity, will allow it to help more Hispanic entrepreneurs. The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce also has locations in Ogden and Salt Lake City, where its day-to-day operations will continue. Visit the chamber's website, utahhcc.com, for additional details.
SUMMIT VISTA’S SPRUCE GROVE — Summit Vista’s newest independent living building, Spruce Grove (pictured below), features several one- and two-bedroom floor plans. In welcoming the latest opening, Mayor Kristie Overson noted the retirement community as “a vibrant village of neighbors helping neighbors.” Summit Vista opened in Taylorsville in 2018. Visit their website, summitvista.com, to find out more about available apartments, pricing, amenities and services. Read additional details and more about other new businesses opening in Taylorsville on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov.
A Taylorsville Arts Council Production
AMUSICAL REVUE
TAYLORSVILLE Community Greenhouse The greenhouse will open
February 24th
March 29 & March 30 7:30 PM
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center Tickets $10
for anyone interested in starting their vegetables and flowers for spring planting. Cost is $25. Please contact Toni Lenning at 801-414-4192 if you are interested.
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YEAR IN REVIEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their work. The Taylorsville Arts Council brought many fantastic shows again to the community, including an Evening of Fascinating Rhythm, Into the Woods Jr., Taylorsville’s Got Talent, Footloose and the 2023 Art Show that drew more than 130 entries. COMMUNITY BUILDING Thousands turned out for Taylorsville Dayzz 2023 and its parade, 5K, carnival, concerts, car show and, of course, the best fireworks in the state! The annual Cleanup Day, sponsored by the Green Committee, collected literally tons of items for disposal and recycling, and the city's many star employees were recognized at Taylorsville's 27th annual Awards Gala, where Mayor Overson also delivered the 2023 State of the City address.
the world, run retail stores, restaurants and other businesses. The renovation has included demolition and repaving of the entire parking lot, the planting of new landscaping throughout, the addition of curbs and gutters for ADA compliance, and the widening of sidewalks and patio areas to support outdoor seating along building fronts. PUBLIC SAFETY Taylorsville’s Police Department and the Unified Fire Authority firefighters and paramedics worked throughout the year to keep our community safe, covering several high-profile incidents. They also participated in and led many community events. Among them, the Public Safety Committee hosted the city’s 2023 Night Out Against Crime, and TVPD held its first Cops and Pups event, a pet adoption fair that also collected donations for the Animal Shelter. In addition, TVPD took the first-place Overall Top Narcotics Dog award at the Utah Peace Officers Association K-9 Trials.
City leaders worked to keep the Taylorsville Food Pantry open following changes by the local nonprofit that had managed it previously. It remains in operation thanks to volunteers from Intermountain Baptist Church. And Salt Lake Community College celebrated 75 years with an anniversary ceremony, where Mayor Overson recognized the college’s amazing legacy in Taylorsville. Also in this area, the Historic Preservation Committee hosted its first Fall Festival, featuring a pumpkin patch, quilt show and other activities at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, and residents turned out for the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Other community-building events were Trick-or-Treating on the Plaza, the Wreaths Across America ceremony, Saturday with Santa and the city’s second annual holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New businesses opened across the city and were celebrated with Ribbon Cutting events by city officials and ChamberWest representatives. Bulldozers and backhoes cleared the site of the old Kmart store at 5400 South and Bangerter Highway to make way for the new mixed-use project, called Volta. Major renovations also were made at the Carriage Square shopping center where more than 40 individual business owners, who come from at least 10 different areas of
TRANSPORTATION Construction improvements were in full force along Redwood Road from 6200 South to I-215, with the aim of improving traffic flow and safety along the corridor. The Redwood Road Mobility Project, from 4100 to 5400 South, also has brought such enhancements as the installation of a right turn pocket near Taylorsville High School, consolidations of commercial accesses and the removal and reconstruction of aging curbs, sidewalks and pedestrian ramps. Overhead utilities and power poles are going underground, and wider parking strips and landscaping will improve aesthetics. Major work is underway, too, at 4700 South and Bangerter Highway to construct a new freeway-style interchange. A new culvert was installed at the corner of 2700 West and Longmeadow Drive to make it safer for area students to get to school, and a raised median along 4700 South between the east- and westbound lanes, from 2700 West and I-215, was put in place to improve traffic flow on 4700 South and help alleviate some of the past traffic issues there. In addition, work continues on the development of the Mid-Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit line, and the Taylorsville Active Communities Plan is working to better incorporate bicycles and pedestrians into transportation and recreational planning. “It’s amazing to me that as a city, working together, we accomplished so much this past year,” Mayor Overson said. “Taylorsville is definitely the place to be — the place where community connects.”
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Don’t Miss These Library Events
REMEMBRANCES
The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of February. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events:
Early Settlers William and Mary Haigh Made Taylorsville Their Home
HYGGE LIBRARY BINGO — Thursday, Feb. 1 to Thursday, Feb. 29. Hygge ("hooga") is a Danish concept about enjoying life's quieter pleasures. Experience hygge this February with a bingo card from the library. Enter to win a prize basket. TODDLER PLAYTIME — Fridays, Feb. 2, 9 and 23, at 10:30 a.m. Open playtime and social interaction for toddlers and their caring adult(s). Toys, tunnels and more! VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Hygge, Health, and Happiness — Monday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Register at: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries. Professor Claus E. Andersen will introduce the concept of Hygge, explain how it relates to the Scandinavian way of life and give concrete suggestions for how to incorporate hygge into your life. SELF-IMPROVEMENT BOOK CLUB — Saturday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. Meet other readers interested in self-improvement and self-discovery in this monthly book club. February's book pick is “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown. Swing by the Taylorsville Branch to pick up a copy. PUPPET SHOW: PRINCESS AND THE FROG — Friday, Feb. 16, at 10:30 a.m. When a princess drops her golden ball into the pond, the frog offers to get it. Will she really have to kiss the frog?
This month’s article features William and Mary Ann Harker Haigh from the Harker Family History. William Henry Haigh was born on July 18, 1844, in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, to Abraham Haigh and Elizabeth Cartwright. William’s mother died when he was a child. His father worked at a woolen manufacturing business in Yorkshire, and William stayed at home when not attending school. In 1855, when William was 11, his father also died, leaving William to fend for himself. He followed after his father, working in the woolen manufacturing trade until 1866, when the 22-year-old sailed for New York City and then headed west in Capt. Thomas E. Ricks’ wagon train. Once in Utah, he settled west of the Jordan River, and was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sept. 30, 1866, by Joseph Harker. About three years later, he married Harker’s daughter, Mary Ann, who was then 16 — nine years his junior. Mary Ann Harker Haigh was born in Taylorsville on June 22, 1853. She had five older brothers and eventually five younger brothers and sisters. She and William had three children and lived most of their lives in Taylorsville, where they built a home in the fall of 1875. They were very happy together there until Jan. 5, 1879, when William was sent by his church to serve a mission for nearly two years in Liverpool, England. Mary Ann said she was not too lonely, as she kept busy knitting socks and curtains to help keep him on his mission. William, who was pictured in the local newspaper for his 90th birthday, died in April 1936, and his wife died in August that year. He was 92 and she was 83. They are both buried in the Taylorsville City Cemetery. You can learn more about the Haigh family and many other early Taylorsville settlers and their histories at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center museum, 1488 W. 4800 South. Drop on by!
VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Avatar: The Last Airbender – Zuko's Transformation — Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Register at: thecountylibrary.org/ LectureSeries. In this lecture, philosophy professor Justin White will use the “Avatar: The Last Airbender” character Zuko to discuss the process and difficulty of deep personal change. Zuko's transformation illustrates the complex interplay between two dimensions of identity. This complexity can make possible transformative change, but it also helps explain the difficulty we can face as we work to change, to leave behind old ways of being and to acquire new ones. TEEN: DUCT TAPE CREATIONS — Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Make your own duct tape wallet, earrings, flip flops and more! Supplies provided.
TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive
February Class Highlights The center has planned a variety of classes this month: Craft with Vickie: Make a fun craft with Vickie on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m. Hot Cocoa Party: Stay warm in the center with some delicious hot cocoa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 9:30 a.m. Creative Writing Workshop: Learn the art of creative writing with the Salt Lake Community College Writing Center on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in classroom B. Free UVU Health Screening: Get a free health screening from Utah Valley University nursing residents on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon in the aerobics room. Line Dancing: Line Dancing with Bonnie on Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Beginner and advanced classes available. Visit the center’s website at www.slco.org/taylorsville-senior-center for other activities and lunch menu information. The Taylorsville Senior Center is located at 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive and can be contacted by phone at 1-385-468-3370.
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City of Taylorsville Newsletter Water and Sewer Line Issues Often Come with a Key Question
FEBRUARY UPDATES Waste in the Winter As we dig out of the snow, residents can help WFWRD drivers by moving waste and recycling cans from out behind the snowbanks on collection day. Please also remember to clear the snow off the top of your lids. As the winter months continue, there is a possibility of bad weather affecting the district’s ability to provide timely service to your neighborhood. Its Facebook and Twitter pages are the best way for residents and customers to find out if there could be a delay in service due to weather or traffic complications. Please follow Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District on Facebook and Twitter to stay apprised of these issues, and also to receive waste and recycling tips and updates.
Mail and Packaging: Is it Recyclable? As online shopping and deliveries continue to increase, the district is seeing more and more shipping packaging come through the recycling stream. Remember, bubble wrap, cellophane, Styrofoam and other plastic shipping materials are not accepted in your curbside recycle cans. If it’s film plastic and you can crumple it in your fist, then it belongs in the black garbage can. Please throw these items in the garbage or visit the district’s website to find alternative recycling options.
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A common question asked when a water service line is leaking or if there is a blockage in a sewer lateral is: “Who is responsible for it?" A water service line is a pipe that conveys water from a large water main to the home. The homeowner and the improvement district have responsibilities for portions of the water service line. The district owns and maintains the water service line from the water main, which is normally located in the road or park strip, into the meter box that services the home. The homeowner is responsible for maintaining and repairing the water service line after it leaves the meter box. A sewer lateral is a pipe that takes wastewater away from the home. The homeowner owns, maintains, repairs and replaces the sewer lateral and connection to the sewer main as needed. The district maintains the sewer main that receives the wastewater from the homeowners’ sewer lateral. For further financial protection, it is recommended that homeowners contact their insurance company or consider third-party insurance for coverage on water and sewer laterals. If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and Twitter.