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SANDY COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF CHIEF O’NEAL, REMEMBERS HIS BIG LIFE By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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he Sandy city community was rocked on the night of Sunday, Jan. 12, when the city’s police department announced the unexpected passing of Chief William (Bill) O’Neal at the age of 48. O’Neal had only been the city’s police chief since the summer of last year, but his legacy in the city started building long before that as a police officer of nearly every possible rank and position over the course of his 25-year career, almost all of it with the Sandy Police Department. From the time he joined the department in 1995, O’Neal served as a patrol officer, a DARE officer, a SWAT officer and a community-oriented officer. He appeared in both local and national headlines in 2003 when he helped rescue kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart, but also impacted thousands of others’ lives in ways that didn’t make the news. “We needed some help with a couple neighborhood issues and he was personally involved in the resolution of those issues,” commented one Sandy resident on Facebook. “Bill personally gave me a new respect for law enforcement. He was a great officer and even a better man,” said another. A funeral service was held for O’Neal at Juan Diego High School on Saturday, Jan. 18. One thing was clear from the service: O’Neal was a big man, who lived big, but most importantly, had a big heart. Deputy Chief (and now interim chief) Greg Severson recounted the first day that he had ever met O’Neal. “The thing I noticed about him was how big he was. He was a big-sized guy. He had big confidence and he had a big personality. There was nothing small about him. Everything was big,” he said. Former Sandy police officer and current chief of Draper’s police department John Eining told a story of a time when O’Neal got in a motorcycle crash that resulted in his body being thrown forward off the bike and into the rear of the car in front of him. “We paid out more damage on the car than we did on him,” he said. Or there was a time when a bullet fragment struck O’Neal’s head. “If you knew Bill’s head, you’d know we weren’t concerned about his head, we were concerned about the bullet,” Eining said. O’Neal lived as big as he was. Many of the speakers spoke about his love for big trucks. Continued page 5
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Sandy Police Chief William “Bill” O’Neal passed away on Jan. 12. He served the residents of Sandy across multiple positions throughout his 25-year career with the department. (Photo via Sandy City)
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Actors Sallie Cooper, Eric Geels and Michelle Groves wait offstage for their cue at a rehearsal of Sandy Arts Guild’s “Arsenic and Old Lace.” (Heather Lawrence/ City Journals)
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andy Arts Guild’s winter play is the beloved black comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Though the play was written 70 years ago, the actors and crew say the characters are fresh, the pace fast. And the show? Another quality Sandy production. “One of the challenges of this play for the actors is its frantic energy! We bring all these crazy characters together, we’ve got this rapid-fire 1940s dialogue, and we take the audience along for the ride,” said Lindsay Higbee. Higbee has been in other Sandy Arts Guild productions. She plays Elaine Harper, the next-door neighbor of the Brewster sisters, and the fiancée of their nephew, Mortimer. Higbee said though she’s worked in community theater around the valley, working on a Sandy production is always a treat. “I keep coming back to Sandy. It’s professional, positive, uplifting. Where there might be a lot of competition in other companies, in Sandy it’s always a team effort,” Higbee said. Director David Hanson has some theories on why Sandy is so good. “I love working with the different casts in Sandy. There is
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the house and is cared for by his aunts. He believes he is Teddy Roosevelt. Wackiness ensues. The last brother, Mortimer, is played by Eric Geels. A veteran of Salt Lake Valley theater, this is Geels’ first production with Sandy. “Mortimer’s character is really in a dilemma. He has a lot of things to balance. His engagement to Elaine, his job as a drama critic and his love for his aunts,” Geels said. “Mortimer doesn’t want his aunts to get caught; he wants to protect them. So it presents the audience with some legal and moral questions: what is good? What is right? The aunts think they are doing a good thing,” Geels said. To cast the aunts, Hanson knew he had to find two women who by the end of the production could be finishing each other’s sentences. He found Sallie Cooper and Michelle Groves, both of whom have been doing theater for most of their lives. “These women have never left home. They inherited this house from their grandfather, and they take care of their nephews. They love to help and serve their neighbors. But now they’ve found an interesting way to help old, lonely men — help them find eternal peace,” Groves said. “I’ve known [Groves’s] husband for many years, but this is the first time I’ve met or worked with her. Then a couple weeks ago we had this off-stage moment where we were watching rehearsal and both said the same thing at the same time. It’s just like these sisters, who are very close,” Cooper said. Both women love these great female roles. “These are primo parts! It’s not common to get a role this juicy in this age group,” Groves said. It’s a plus that Groves’s husband is also in the play. “We saw this audition pop up and said, ‘We have to do this.’ So now we have
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Continued from front page “Bill got a new truck every single time they took one of his current trucks in for service. I am convinced that the salesmen circled their calendars, and even made advent calendars, counting down the days until he’d bring his truck in for service, cause they were going to probably put their kids through college with the amount of commission they made off of Bill,” said Cole Wagstaff, a family friend. He also liked big watches, which were big enough to make Flavor Flav jealous, according to Severson. O’Neal was someone who loved people, particularly talking to people and telling stories, multiple speakers attested. “There was never a five-minute conversation with Bill. It was always 30 minutes, or an hour,” said Severson. (This is a fact that this reporter can personally attest to.) “I spent most of my time writing this speech typing out all my Bill stories, and then promptly deleting them after realizing all our stories aren’t ‘safe for work,’” said Sergeant Amy DeNeff of the Sandy Police Department. On a similar note, Wagstaff said he “thought of Bill as what Christ would be like… if Christ had a more colorful mouth.” Mayor Kurt Bradburn also drew comparisons between O’Neal and Jesus. “He went about doing good, and he loved everyone,” said Bradburn. One story shared by Bradburn seemed to encapsulate who O’Neal was as a person, and as a police officer. “I made him come on a junior high bus ride-along for safety week,” recounted Bradburn. “He was such a good sport and came along and did it but it wasn’t long before he had all the kids on the bus all riled up. He was arm-wrestling like four of them at a time… they all wanted autographs so sharpies were flying back and forth. It was just like a melee, and at one point Terry the bus driver turned around and said, ‘You know this is the least safe my kids have ever been.’” “That was just what I loved about him. It didn’t matter if you grew up with him and knew him for decades or if you were a resident who just had two minutes with him, he made you feel incredibly valuable.” l
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I would say do it. Don’t wait, just go for it. Find something you’re passionate about (or interested in) and discover something new. And definitely, never ever be afraid to fail.” This is the advice Kassie Holt, a Broadcom MASTERS national middle school STEM competition award-winner, gives to students who may be entering their school science fairs. February is a common time for school districts and area charter schools to hold science fairs, bringing together a showcase of student talent exploring realms of science and engineering. It also is a stepping stone for elementary and middle school students to be selected for the University of Utah or BYU science fairs — and possibly, for the older students to be invited to Broadcom MASTERS (math, applied science, technology and engineering for rising stars). Last year, Kassie, who attends Beehive Academy of Science and Technology, and her teammate, Sidor Clare, were one of 30 Broadcom finalists among the 3,000 invited to apply individually. Both came away with top awards as seventh graders — and in Sidor’s first time competing in a science fair. It also marked the first time in the competition’s history there were more female finalists than male, and Kassie and Sidor were Utah’s first female Broadcom MASTERS finalists along with Ogden’s Mercedes Randhahn, who received a second-place award. In late October, after several days of judging, Sidor won the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation, and Kassie received the first-place award in technology that awarded her $3,500 toward a science camp of her choice in the United States and an iPad. Kassie and her assigned team at the final competition also won the team award for working together to solve problems through shared decision-making, communication and scientific and engineering collaboration. It was the first time in the competition’s history that all top five awards were awarded to females. “I was so surprised I got an individual award because there were so many other people who were doing amazing things, but I was even more happy when they announced Sidor’s name as a winner,” Kassie said. However, the two Sandy girls said science projects for the fairs aren’t just trying an idea once; it’s hard work.
“Sidor and I tried three different ways of creating bricks before we found one that worked,” said Kassie, who has been competing in science fairs since fourth grade. Their project, “Bound and Bricked,” was to make bricks by mixing resin with soil, which was donated from the University of Florida, that is similar to what would be found on Mars. The project demonstrated humans could use soil on Mars so they wouldn’t need to bring building materials, something that could benefit space efforts that now center on exploring the red planet in the next 10 years, Kassie said. Sidor said their efforts resulted in bricks so strong they withstood a pneumatic press they used to test it at 10,000 pounds. Sidor said that even after doing their research and testing their findings, being successful at STEM fairs also means being able to communicate their findings. “Explaining things that are complex in a way that everyone can understand just takes a lot of practice,” Sidor said. “In between the different fairs, and sometimes in between getting judged, Kassie and I would refine the explanation of our project.” Kassie adds the advice to be confident. “No one knows more about your project than you do. You did it, be proud of what you’ve done. There’s no changes to be made now, so just go with it,” she said. “To us, this seemed simple, but we knew it was a problem that needed a solution. We knew it made a good project. I learned I like things that I didn’t think would interest me before we learned about them.” Their project was also one where “we can have fun and explore,” Sidor said, adding that they used several materials before determining polyresin was the strongest material. “Space travel is cool, and it isn’t such a foreign concept as it was before our project.” At the finals in Washington, D.C., they individually were judged on their project as well as their knowledge of STEM subjects. They were also given hands-on challenges with an assigned team of other finalists that included programming a Raspberry Pi, designing a pack that must hold a three-month supply of medicine in the event of a natural disaster, and seining with the Smithsonian Research Institute in the Chesapeake Bay.
Kassie had not coded before, but she said she learned step-by-step. “It was so hard, but I had so much fun. I was pushed to the limit, but it was still fun,” she said. Sidor had coded before, but not a Raspberry Pi. She also said she learned how to organize ideas and put them in action. “With the operation lifeline project, my team knew we needed a certain insulation, but we spent too much time planning it, so we barely finished building it. We didn’t even have time to test it,” Sidor said. Both girls and their separate teams donned waders to build underwater ROVs to identify and predict the biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay. “It was really intriguing,” Kassie said. “We had to work as a team and only had one chance to do it.” Through working with others on teams, the girls not only learned new skills, they became friends with others who did the challenges and still remain in contact. It also was Sidor’s first visit to the nation’s capital, where along with others, she toured the Smithsonian, monuments, Library of Congress, and attended “Sheer Madness” at Kennedy Center. She and Kassie also met with U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams. Their school also benefitted from the girls’ experience as each finalist’s school received $1,000 from the Broadcom MASTERS program, meaning Beehive received $2,000. Newsweek recently ranked the Sandy-based charter school as one of America’s top 5,000 STEM high schools for 2020 from more than 30,000 schools from across the nation that were analyzed during a three-year period. l
Students Kassie Holt and Sidor Clare, who won top awards at the Broadcom MASTERS national middle school STEM competition, discuss their project at their school, Beehive Academy of Science and Technology. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
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There’s a new conductor in town By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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he train at the Shops at South Town in Sandy has a new conductor. Andrew and Lindsey Cook bought the train from their friend, Clifford Godfrey, when he decided to retire. The train will remain at South Town and continue to run Monday through Saturday during mall hours. “Everything is staying the same. [Godfrey] just decided that he wanted to retire, and he and I got to be good friends. He wanted to sell it to someone he trusted, so I bought the business,” Andrew said. The trackless electric train is made by Wattman. Andrew says there are a lot of trains around Utah, “but this is probably the nicest one. It’s well-built, and I have a lot of control over the steering,” Andrew said. While Andrew stops for a quick interview in between rides on a Friday afternoon, some teenagers come up to ask him about a ride. “It’s $4,” Andrew said. “Oh man, I’m broke!” said the teens and walked off. “That happens just about every day. Teenagers are always coming around. And that’s fine. Anyone can ride, really. This is for adults, kids, anyone. And children 2 and under are free,” Andrew said. The sale of the train from Godfrey to Andrew happened in January. Since taking over, Andrew has seen some patterns and met a few regular customers. “There are people here who come a lot. I’m definitely getting to know new people. It’s fun,” Andrew said. Heather Nash is the senior marketing manager for the Shops at South Town. “We are thrilled to have the train as part of the many family activities and amenities at the shopping center. Our focus as we went through our recent renovation was to create a gathering space that had a variety of experiences for the community,” Nash said. Andrew said the mall treats them like a regular store, “except our store moves.” He
pays rent for his space, and he stays open regular mall hours. “Except Sundays. We got permission to be closed Sundays,” Andrew said. Andrew’s wife Lindsey also takes turns driving the train. She described herself as a bit of a clean freak, and keeps a bottle of hand sanitizer at the train stop desk. The seats on the train are padded, and each car has hardwood floors. The train is kept clean and in good repair. Andrew is no stranger to operating rides. He worked at Provo Towne Center Mall on an attraction called Animal Riders. The official website describes them as “safe, padded motorized versions of different kinds of animals. They operate easily by the push of a button and move at walking speed.” In other words, they’re huge stuffed animals you can ride and steer. “[Godfrey] started his train at the Provo mall, and that’s where I met him. Whenever there was downtime on our rides, we’d talk, and we got to be really good friends. His wife even made my new baby a quilt. So this seemed like a good fit,” Andrew said. When [Godfrey] wanted to retire from the train business, he knew he could leave the train at South Town in the capable hands of Andrew. “[Godfrey] owns the licensing to Cliff’s Express Train, so although most things are staying the same, soon we’ll change the name. It will be Andy’s Electric Train,” Andrew said. The train waits for riders on the lower level of the Shops at South Town, past the fountain and close to the entrance of Round 1. Tickets can be purchased at the train stop. Trains leave on demand, and the ride runs the entire length of the lower level of the mall, and then back again. They welcome riders of all ages. l
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ack in the day, grade-school students would race outside, eager to climb the monkey bars or capture the flag. Others played hopscotch, four-square or kickball. It was a time when students could play, chat with their friends and be free from fractions or spelling tests. It was always a clear answer as many students’ favorite subject. Somewhere along the way, it changed for some students. Now, at most Utah schools, recess is considered a privilege that is granted when their schoolwork is done and when they behave. According to a 2017-2018 Get Healthy Utah school recess report, while 95% of 356 Utah elementary and charter schools (out of 610 in the state) responded that they hold recess, more than 64% said that recess is withheld for discipline and/or remediation. When broken down further, 72% of Title I schools withheld recess for those reasons compared to 58% of non-Title I schools. “The findings of the study prompted us to contact the Utah State Board of Education about providing recess guidelines to help provide schools with best practices and make sure that all students in Utah have access to recess,” said Sarah Hodges, Get Healthy Utah executive director. Hodges teamed up with others, including Canyons School District’s health/PE/ Playworks specialist Allie Teller, to ensure recess be structured to be a positive, safe, inclusive time where students can learn social and leadership skills. In January, the State Board of Education adopted those guidelines for best practices, including endorsing that recess shouldn’t be taken away as a punishment or used as a remediation time. While the guidelines are not mandatory, they are an opportunity for schools to determine how best to use recess at their schools, Teller said. In the group’s presentation, Teller said research shows students perform better when they have regular breaks that include exercise. She also said it not only helps with development of physical fitness, but also with social and emotional behaviors. “When students have a break, their academics improve,” Teller said. “They’re able to concentrate better after getting their wiggles out and be able to be on task in the classroom. Having that brain break is really important.” In Canyons School District, schools use Playworks, a structured recess program that helps kids stay active and build social and emotional life skills through playing. By training older elementary students to lead games for all grade levels, students are empowered as peer leaders to increase participation and decrease problems on the playground.
At Sprucewood Elementary, students like second grader Mary-Ann Whitaker enjoy their recess time, which the Utah State Board of Education says is essential for all elementary school children. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
Teller also holds monthly training for recess aides and physical education specialists so they can learn how to best support students. “We use recess as an intentional time. Students have learned skills in PE and are practicing them at recess. Through playing games they all have learned rules, and now they are able to work together as a team, communicate, practice their conflict-resolution skills and problem-solving. These are skills that will support them their whole lives,” Teller said. At East Midvale Elementary, Principal Matt Nelson agrees on the importance of recess. “Recess is important; there is all kinds of scientific proof that exercise helps the body and brain balance,” he said. “Playworks at our school has been a great program for students to learn and play together, to be mentors and contribute to safe and fun recesses. When students have recess, they are able to reset, come back from running around, take a deep breath and refocus.” Teller said Canyons District has introduced alternatives to withholding recess time for remediation and social behavior as well as introduced indoor active recesses when inclement weather doesn’t allow outdoor play. “Our main message is that we want to make recess a positive, safe, happy, healthy inclusive time for every single student,” she said. l
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You were just in a car acident, now what? Unless you’re one of the few anomalies in the world, we’ve all been in an accident. We’ve experienced that sickening feeling when your car makes unwanted contact with another vehicle. We’re frustrated and disheartened. While we may want to crawl into a hole, we can’t. There are things to do and we’ve given you 10 to be aware of (in no particular order). 1.Have an emergency kit in your car. While this step comes before the accident occurs, it’s essential to be prepared. Whatever you kit entails, make sure it has a first-aid kit, flashlight, reflective triangles and a small (and simple) camera in case there’s been damage to your phone. We’re typically frustrated or frazzled after an accident and not inclined to rational thinking. Being prepared limits the possibility of forgetfulness. 2.Take a deep breath. Accidents are traumatic experiences. Taking a breath will shift focus from what just happened to what needs to be done next. 3.Get a status check on everyone in the car. Check with each passenger to see if they are OK. Have someone call
911 immediately if someone is injured or unresponsive. 4.Move to a safe location. Most insurance companies recommend relocating the vehicle to the sidewalk or shoulder of the road as soon as possible after the accident. If the damage to the car is minor, this should be relatively easy. But if there are major injuries or questions about the safety of the car, leave it where it is, even if its blocking traffic. 5.Increase your visibility. Turn on your hazard lights and set out your attention items from the emergency kit—flares, orange cones, reflective triangles, etc. One accident should not lead to another. Take precaution to ensure other drivers on the road remain safe. 6.Stay calm. It is very easy to lose your temper in this situation, it’s human nature. Keeping your cool will keep the situation from getting worse. If it wasn’t your fault, it’s easy to want to let your emotions loose on the other driver. This will cloud your judgment and may lead to something that does not help the situation. You still need to exchange information. l
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Share the love, not the cold By Priscilla Schnarr
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Two Utah friends launch a stellar fashion startup: Crossing Star Clothing, LLC By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com
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n October 2019, Utah said goodbye to a major local fashion icon of menswear. Mr. Mac Christensen lived to the impressive age of 85, and he died a legend. His storefronts across Utah and Arizona specialize in suits, ties, button-down shirts and more. Over the decades, Mr. Mac’s name and TV commercials fell familiar on many ears. His fitting and tailoring stores remain a go-to place for Sunday best, proms, missionary wardrobes, job interviews, weddings and funerals. Over Christensen’s lifetime, there have been many shifts in how fashion is accepted and represented. With the help of historical fashion icons like David Bowie and Prince, suits aren’t just for men anymore. Shirts and pants don’t have to be male or female specified. Fashion has made steps in more directions, to fit a scope of shapes, sizes and personal identifications. Recently, two Utah friends put their heads together to put their own stamp on the fashion universe, forming a new startup company called Crossing Star Clothing. Levi Jewell and Lauren LaCroix are the founders. They met during high school in American Fork. The friends reunited after not seeing each other for a few years. Jewell said, “I had actually been thinking about starting a clothing company for months. I was just having a hard time finding the right motivation. I already had the idea, and who I was going to use for it. Lauren contacted me. She just wanted to hang out. She had no idea what I
was going to talk to her about.” Jewell and LaCroix took a long drive and talked about the possibilities for three hours. They worked out some of the logistics, made real plans, and got committed to start a company together. Now they are business partners and best friends. The two have already gone to a lot of work getting Crossing Star Clothing legally licensed, and to make it an official LLC. Currently, they sell the clothes from their website, crossingstarclothing.com. They have also begun to branch out on social media to inform about events, answer customer inquiries and show the style they have. The clothes could be described as effortless, comfortable street wear, with clean minimalistic logos. The website reveals their mission: “Crossing Star Clothing has dedicated itself to creating new unique custom designs, while also focusing on the well-being and mental health of our community and our customers. Everyone in this world deserves to look and feel their best and we’re here to help.” It finishes with: “Everyone has their place among the stars.” Something especially cool about this power duo is they also do their own modeling and photography of the clothes. They go around Utah to find beautiful landmarks. They pose and do active candid shots, all directed and managed themselves. These new business owners are multitalented and put heart and soul into it all. LaCroix explained her design process
Lauren LaCroix (left) and Levi Jewell (right). Crossing Star Clothing launch party at the Clever Bean coffee shop. (Photo courtesy/The Clever Bean)
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saying, “Our first design was Aries. The fun backstory to that one is that it was originally a tattoo I designed for a friend. The friendship didn’t continue so the design was never used. It felt like a shame. Then he (Jewell) came to me about the business idea and reminded me about what I’m capable of designing. I thought, we should do a zodiac line. So we did careful research into the signs, and what shapes, elements and symbols meant.” The diverse zodiacs are represented in the line of unisex options. “We don’t want to limit our clothes just to one gender,” LaCroix added. Jewell and LaCroix have plans to do venues like FanX, where art and creative clothing is a big part of those events. But one does not have to attend an event to find their clothes for sale. They take orders directly from the website. And more can be seen on their Facebook page, Crossing Star Clothing. With some basic styles to choose from, a customer can select the details and order a preferred color and favorite astrology logo. They have plans to do a winter solstice line and to keep more of LaCroix’s art graphics coming. Both Jewell and LaCroix had difficult relationship breakups prior to reuniting and making plans. They agree it was a catalyst for reaching out to a trusted friend. “Sometimes your whole world has to come burning down so you can build a new one,” LaCroix said. They motivated each other to stay uplifted and pursue meaningful things. “It helps start
the fire that gets you going,” Jewell said. A Crossing Star Clothing launch party was held recently at the Clever Bean (656 Est 11400 South Draper) on Nov. 15. Free drinks were served to the first groups of people who came. The Clever Bean coffee shop is known for hosting community events and supporting local, helping people get the word out and to boost visibility. A high priority of the coffee shop owners is to offer a welcoming place where people can meet for hot drinks, frozen lemonade or a pastry, while getting to know what projects are going on in the community. The evening launch party was relaxed and inviting. Even those in wild suits and formal wear would have been welcomed. Suits still have a timeless place in society, and thankfully, new ideas emerge to keep fashion interesting. Two-piece suits now come in any color of the rainbow, and even in all-over holiday prints. Some clothes can make a surprisingly stunning combo — like a Mr. Mac sport jacket layered over a Crossing Star T-shirt. The possibilities of fashion can be playful and vast. Many agree that Mr. Mac Christensen has a shining place among the stars. David Bowie and Prince have likely settled well “suited” somewhere too. Crossing Star Clothing believes that all people with any astrological sign are significant. Everyone has a place among the stars (and also at the Clever Bean). l
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Levi Jewell (left) models an astrology inspired T-shirt from his Crossing Star Clothing line. Lauren LaCroix (right)models her own astrology inspired T-shirt design. (Photo courtesy/Crossing Star Clothing)
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Rio Tinto named Field of the Year By Ron Bevan | r.bevan@mycityjournals.com
Rio Tinto’s pitch receives Field of the Year honors nationally, recognized for its playability, appearance and use of innovative solutions. (Photo provided by RSL)
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e is known for his water-saving television commercials, where he yells at the grass, “I said stretch those roots down and get some water.” But now Dan Farnes’ work at Rio Tinto Stadium has been recognized nationally. Rio Tinto’s pitch, as a soccer field is known, was selected as the nation’s Field of the Year by the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), a nonprofit organization that recognizes excellence in sports field management. Rio Tinto Stadium is home to Real Salt Lake as well as the Utah Royals. “We are extremely proud of Dan Farnes and his whole crew for the work they do to keep the field at Rio Tinto Stadium in the best shape possible,” Craig Martin, general manager of facility operations at Rio Tinto Stadium, said. “They deal with snow, rain, heat and everything in between, sometimes all in a course of a few days or weeks. They never let the climate be a hindrance toward keeping the grass in peak condition. For them to be recognized like this is confirmation of what we have believed all along, that they are the best in the business.” Farnes has managed the Kentucky blue grass field at Rio Tinto since 2011. He uses a crew of just three, including himself, to keep Rio Tinto’s pitch in the best shape possible. But, although he has the title of director of fields and grounds for Rio Tinto, Farnes gives all the credit to his helpers, Dustin Pixton and Spencer King. “It is because of the work those two do that we have such a great pitch,” Farnes said. “This award is amazing for us to get the rec-
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ognition for the crew that works for me. I do the silly commercials. They do all the work.” Each year the STMA’s 2,700 professionals overseeing playing fields vote on a variety of fields, recognizing Fields of the Year at the local school and park level to colleges and universities. In addition, each year the members vote for the Field of the Year in both baseball and soccer professional ranks. Rio Tinto’s honors were announced last November, but the awards were given at a banquet held January 16 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Farnes and his entire crew were on hand to receive the award. “It is great to work for a group like RSL that is willing to send me and my crew to Florida to receive this award,” Farnes said. According to Farnes, managing the grass at Rio Tinto takes a lot of careful planning, from just small steps to large, longrange plans. “We have a yearly plan, a monthly plan, a weekly plan and even a daily plan,” Farnes said. “We have to coordinate all of those together to make the pitch as pristine as possible. We also have to watch the weather and adjust what we do to match what the weather is doing.” The crew’s work doesn’t just happen during the soccer season. Farnes and his crew are busy monitoring what the pitch is being put through even in the winter months. “We are about to wake up the grass from its winter hibernation,” Farnes said. “We have heaters under the grass that help us to accomplish this when we need it to wake up sooner than Mother Nature plans.” l
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Girls tackle football gains traction in Utah; registration now open for new members By Ron Bevan | r.bevan@mycityjournals.com Registration is now open for the 2020 season of girls tackle football in Utah. Girls from grade school through high school have through the end of February to sign up for the season that begins in March. “Practices for our teams will begin March 16 with the first games being played April 4,” Tony Cianflone, defensive coach for one of the Sandy teams, said. There are three separate leagues in Utah. Teams from across the Wasatch Front compete in elementary, junior high and high school age, although they don’t represent their specific schools. Elementary league is based on girls in the fourth through sixth grades, junior high is seventh and eighth only and high school is ninth through 12th. In addition to the practices beginning in March, the girls will have six regular season games beginning in April and end the season with two weeks of playoffs. Last year, Sandy’s Ohana team won the elementary aged league title even though it was the team’s first year in the league. Girls tackle football is a relatively new sport. In fact, the Utah Girls Tackle Football League, formed in 2015, was the first of its kind in the nation. It was formed after youth football sensation Samantha Gordon made
national headlines playing in boys leagues. At 9 years old in 2012, Gordon scored 25 touchdowns and made 65 tackles in a boys league. Her notoriety even got her featured with some of the NFL’s best players in a Super Bowl ad last year. At the same time, league co-founder Crystal Sacco was contemplating how to get more girls interested in football. “I played on a women’s tackle football team,” Sacco said. “I love the sport and I saw the potential with youth. I was helping coach some boys youth teams and had girls that told me they would play if I would start a league for girls.” So Sacco teamed with Sam’s father Brent Gordon to form the Utah Girls Football Tackle League to help girls who wanted to pursue the sport. At first, the league had only 50 girls playing. It has grown tenfold in the first five years of existence. “Last year we had over 500 girls competing across the entire program,” Cianflone said. And this year the league has received more national attention. The NFL invited 22 players from the Utah Girls Tackle Football League to play in an exhibition scrimmage during halftime of the Pro Bowl, played Jan.
Registration is now open to join Utah’s girls tackle football league, one of the few girls tackle programs in the entire country. (Photo provided by the league)
26 in Orlando, Florida. The players selected represent 17 different Utah high schools. Almost half of the girls selected are “legacy” players. These are players who have participated in the all-girls league from the league’s inception. To play, parents of girls interested can register up until the first week in March. Registration costs range from $90 to $160, depending on the age of the player. “The registration fee covers almost ev-
erything, from use of uniforms, padding and helmets to games and referees,” Cianflone said. “The only things the players need to furnish are football shoes and a mouthguard.” To register, go to www.utahgirlstacklefootball.com. “When registering, select your local school district boundaries (Canyons) to have your daughter placed on a local team,” Cianflone said. l
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Sandy City Journal
FEBRUARY–MARCH 2020 I N T HI S I S S UE: Bradburn Brief ................................1
Public Utilities: Not Just Water............5
Current Job Openings........................1
By the Numbers: Community Events ...5
New City Council Members ................2
Sandy Arts: Arsenic & Old Lace ..........5
Zoning 101 ......................................2
Elementary School Art Show ..............5
Parks & Recreation ...........................3
A Safter Place: Pedestrian Safety.........6
Sandy Matters ..................................3
Sandy Police Citizens Academy..........6
River Oaks Golf Course......................4
Calendar of Events ............................7
Alta Canyon Sports Center..................4
Connect With Us! sandy.utah.gov/citizen-connect
BRAD BUR N BRIEF Dear Sandy Resident, Since taking office, I have worked very hard to listen to suggestions from residents on how to improve city services. One of the most common topics of discussion is the city’s Bulk Waste Program. Many residents over the last few years have told me they appreciate the convenience of the program but do not appreciate the garbage lining city streets and the environmental impacts that it brings. The Finance and Public Works staff have worked very hard over the last year to provide innovative solutions to improving the Bulk Waste Program. Instead of putting bulk waste out at assigned days, residents will now be able to reserve a dumpster for 60–72 hours anytime from Apr. 1 until Sept. 30, 2020 at no cost. This dumpster will be delivered to homes to be filled with appropriate bulk waste materials. While every effort has been made to ensure that all residents will be able to reserve a dumpster at their convenience, coordinating dumpster reservations with neighbors is encouraged to cut down on trips. You can reserve your dumpster at sandy.utah.gov/bulkwaste. In addition, a no-cost voucher to the Trans-Jordan Landfill which can be used at any time will also be provided in resident water bills for even more convenience. Look for those vouchers to arrive in April. Making these changes will eliminate the clogging of city storm drains and
contamination to water runoff which has been a major environmental concern. It also frees up our Public Works staff time to focus on road and sidewalk maintenance instead of garbage collecting. We will be able to enjoy our beautiful city throughout the entire year and avoid scavenging and illegal dumping practices. I believe these solutions will provide added convenience to residents while also mitigating the negative impacts of the old Bulk Waste Program. And, if you need a dumpster from Oct. 1–Mar. 31, you will still be able to reserve one for a fee. For additional questions you can visit the bulk waste page at sandy.utah.gov/bulkwaste. Don’t forget you can always connect to get more information by going to our City websites sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @sandycityutah and on YouTube as @ sandycityut for regularly updated information. You can also send me a direct email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov. It is an honor to serve as your Mayor! Mayor Kurt Bradburn
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS Full-Time • Police Officer • Facilities Technician I/II • Street Maintenance Worker • Water Education & Public Engagement Coordinator
Part-Time Non-Benefitted • Crossing Guard • Official/Referee • Recreation Site Supervisor Many exciting job opportunities currently open. See www.sandy.utah.gov/jobs for openings I S S U E # 66
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Welcome to Our New City Council Members Marci Houseman – At Large Marci brings over 20 years of experience in education. Marci and her husband Bill have four children. Her overarching goal is to invite the community to become a part of celebrating what makes our city such an incredible place to live, work, and play while also collaborating to determine solutions for the challenges we face. Engage with Marci: Email: mhouseman@sandy.utah.gov Phone: (801)449-0246 Social: @marcihouseman (Twitter) and @HousemanForSandyCity (Facebook)
Engage with Alison: Email: astroud@sandy.utah.gov Phone: (801)556-0616 Social: @alisonstroudsandycitycouncil (Facebook)
Monica Zoltanski – District 4
Cyndi Sharkey has resided in the Willow Creek area of Sandy for more than 20 years. She is a 35-year veteran of the IT industry who was a corporate executive before opening her own executive recruiting practice. She welcomes and encourages communication with constituents, partners, stakeholders, and anyone who shares her goal of making Sandy City the best place possible to live, work, play, shop, dine, and raise our families.
Monica Zoltanski is a longtime Sandy resident, community organizer for Dimple Dell Park preservation, former Sandy City prosecuting attorney, and antiques business owner. She meets many of her Sandy neighbors while on the trails in Dimple Dell Park, either riding her horse or walking her dogs. One of her main goals as a new council member is to make it easier for residents to fully participate with city leaders to ensure they have the best representation and City services.
ZONING 101 What is zoning and how does it apply to residents? Zoning is a tool that government uses to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and businesses within its boundaries. It is used to help balance the rights of property owners against their neighboring property owners, while creating separation from incompatible uses. The legislative authority by which a municipality classifies land into regulatory districts is known as zones. These zones dictate what land uses are permitted and where they are permitted within the municipal boundary. Each zone also has such regulations as lot size, building height, building placement, dwelling size, and parking.
Why should you care about zoning? Understanding how your property is zoned is the first step to understanding what entitlements you have as a property owner. 1. It can help you understand the rights and entitlement of adjacent properties so you can know the possible impacts they may have on you. 2. It helps you understand the benefits and impacts of each particular zone in the city and why you may or may not want the City Council (the legislative authority) to permit that zone in your area. 3. The Land Development Code is an adopted document containing regulations which dictate the rules and procedures associated with each zone. 4. It helps you anticipate future land uses for vacant pieces of property. P A G E
Alison Stroud – District 2
Alison Stroud was born and raised in Sandy and has chosen to raise her children in the same community she has fond memories of. Alison brings the knowledge and experience of owning and operating a small business for 22 years coupled with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Business Management. As a representative of District 2, Alison is passionate about keeping Sandy a thriving, inviting, and safe city that attracts residents and businesses.
Cyndi Sharkey – At Large
Engage with Cyndi: Email: csharkey@sandy.utah.gov Phone: (801) 943-6002 Social: @CyndiSharkey (Twitter) and linkedin.com/in/cyndisharkey
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Sandy City Council Office: (801) 568-7141
Engage with Monica: Email: mzoltanski@sandy.utah.gov Phone: (385)449-1070 Social: facebook.com/VoteMonicaZ
Sandy Matters Sandy City Recreation Appreciation Night Mark your calendars! Come enjoy Sandy City Recreation Appreciation Night at Lone Peak Park on Friday, May 29 from 5–10:30 p.m. The event will consist of food, fun, and entertainment. There will be adult’s and children’s activities and games, face painting, drawing, and an equipment swap*. In addition, we will kick-off our first Movie in the Park for the summer!
PAR K S & RE CR EAT I O N 2020 SPRING SPORTS SOCCER
EVENT SCHEDULE – (TENTATIVE) 5– 7 p.m. Food 5–8:30 p.m. Games & Activities, Face Painting 6–8 p.m. Soccer Clinic, Spikeball Challenge, Basketball Foul Shot Contest Equipment Swap*, located in the indoor pavilion 8 p.m. Drawing 8:30 p.m. (Dusk) Movie – TBA *Equipment Swap: you can bring used sports equipment, such as shoes, shin guards, gloves, bats, and balls to trade, sell, or donate to someone in need. Looking to save money? You might find what you are looking for during the swap. Equipment must be taken to the indoor pavilion by 6 p.m. To volunteer to help with the event or for more information, call (801) 568-2900!
Trailhead Expansion
Registration begins: Monday, Jan. 6 Age: 6–12 yrs. Cost: $50–$60 Registration Deadline: Mar. 18
Sandy Parks and Recreation has been working hard to expand your trailhead parking. We currently have a preliminary site plan approval for the Bell Canyon Preservation trailhead located on the southeast corner of Wasatch Blvd. and Little Cottonwood Rd. Phase one of this project is anticipated to be completed fall of 2020. The trailhead will service the Bell Canyon Reservoir and we will add the following amenities: 81 parking stalls, year-round restrooms, an ADA accessible loop trail, examples of Low Impact Development (LID), and a landing location for medical helicopter. Phase II will be developed and will include an additional 52 parking stalls, education center, and more LID features. Access for the site will be off Wasatch Blvd and will include access for northbound and southbound traffic. The Granit Trailhead will still remain in place off Little Cottonwood Road even though they are close in proximity to one another.
GIRLS SOFTBALL
Snow Removal
T-BALL/COACH PITCH
The Parks and Recreation Department removes snow from 11 city locations, which includes: City Hall, Sandy Justice Court, Cairns Plaza, Senior Center, Recreation Office, Sandy Museum, Bicentennial Pavilion, Lone Peak Pavilion, Alta Canyon, River Oaks club house, and the north range. They are also responsible for snow removal on 51 miles of sidewalks, jogging paths and trails, and 36 acres of parking lots.
Registration begins: Monday, Jan. 6 Grades: Pre-School–9th (Must be 4 years old before season begins Mar. 28, 2020) Coed 10th–12th Cost: $50–$65 Registration Deadline: Feb. 26
BOYS BASEBALL
Registration begins: Monday, Jan. 6 Age: 7–15 yrs. Cost: $50–$60 Registration Deadline: Mar. 4 Registration begins: Monday, Jan. 6 Age: 4–7 yrs. Cost: $35 Registration Deadline: Mar. 18
ADULT SOFTBALL
Registration: Jan. 6–Feb. 27 (Returning 2019 Spring & Fall Sandy Teams) Mar. 3–Until Full (New Teams) Cost: $550/Team
I N P E R S O N R E G I S T R AT I O N : Sandy Parks & Recreation - 440 E. 8680 S. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (801) 568-2900
O N L I N E R E G I S T R AT I O N :
sandy.utah.gov/registration (available for most sports & programs) DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M S :
Download at www.sandy.utah.gov/registration I S S U E # 66
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River Oaks Golf Course 9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653 www.sandy.utah.gov/riveroaks
9565 S. Highland Dr. | Sandy, Utah 84092
NORTH RANGE
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Opening March 1 (weather permitting)
MONTHLY CHALLENGES
GOLF LEAGUES Come and join our adult golf leagues. Men’s League begins Tuesday, March 3, Women’s and Co-ed leagues begin Monday, April 6. B A N Q U E T R O O M AT S A N D Y C I T Y
D R I V I N G R A N G E AT S A N DY C I T Y
NORTH RANGE TEACHING ACADEMY
Register Now. For more information call (801) 568-4653 or www.sandy.utah.gov/golf
GOLF LESSONS Spring is just around the corner, and now is a great time to tune up your golf game. River Oaks has one of the best practice facilities and golf instructors in the State. We offer individual private lessons and group lessons. We cover all aspects of your game. For more information, call (801) 568-4653.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
February 1-29 Our challenge this month is Adore Your Core. You have 29 days to improve your core with our daily core challenges. Core training can help stabilize and align the spine. This helps reduce risk of injury and improve your balance and stability. Register for the challenge by picking up a tracker at our front desk.
RIDE A THON February 14 The Heart Healthy ride-a-thon is happening Feb. 14 this year. Come supports a good cause and get a workout done at the same time. Riding begins at 8 a.m. and will end at 7:30 p.m.
Time to schedule your golf tournament. Call the pro shop to confirm a date (801) 5684653 Neil Economy.
HIRING
INMOTION SPRING 2020 JUNIOR GOLF Our programs are taught by PGA Professionals, Todd Tanner and Stacey Jones. Our 1- and 2-hour programs are held once a week. Each class has a 5:1 student to instructor ratio. Students are placed in a class based on their age and skill level. Each program includes short game practice, range balls, in depth instruction, video analysis, and on course playing time. For more information call (801) 980-0162. Ages: 4–18 years Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Times: 3–7 p.m. Slots Sessions: Start weekly Registration: www.inmotionjuniorgolf.com
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February–March Looking for a fun part time job? Beginning in February, we will be looking for our Spring and Summer Employees. These are just some of the jobs for which we are hiring. Visit www.sandy.utah.gov to apply. • Lifeguard • Tennis Instructor • Youth Camp Counselors • Swim Instructors • Snack Bar Attendant • Front Desk Attendant
SUMMER/REBEL CAMP SIGN UP March 12 Mark your calendars! Registration for the 2020 Summer/Rebel camp will begin on March 12. Visit our website www.altacanyonsportscenter.com for specific registration requirements.
RISE & GRIND Feb. 3–26 Cardio, strength, and nutrition are just the tip of the iceberg when you work out with Tess! Meet every Monday and Wednesday morning from 6–7 a.m. for a great workout. Small group personal training gives your workouts the one-on-one attention they need. Registration online www.altacanyonsportscenter.com Member $96 | Non-member $106
PUBLIC UTILITIES: Not Just Water
Most residents are aware that one of Sandy City’s Public Utilities’ main functions is delivering safe, clean drinking water, but that isn’t all we do. In addition to water delivery, streetlights and stormwater management fall under Public Utilities. Besides regular maintenance, the street light division is currently focused on identifying energy-efficient lighting options. The residents of Sandy City voted to install streetlights in 2,000 and today Sandy has over 8,000 streetlights. Many of our streetlights are nearly 20 years old and need improvements and upgrades. One major area of research for streetlights is LED conversions, which would reduce energy usage. Sandy City has nearly 220 miles of stormwater pipe. Water that runs into our storm drains is NOT treated and eventually lands in the Jordan River. Approximately 30% of the storm piping in Sandy City is made of corrugated metal that was installed in the 1970s. The storm water pipes are starting to hit the end of their useful life. It is more difficult to maintain an inventory and replacement plan for storm drain pipes because most of it is underground. Last year Sandy Public Utilities acquired a camera that can be used to inspect storm drains and pipes to help identify areas of potential problems. Our storm drain system is built to accommodate a “25-year storm” event, which means that occasionally a large storm could overload our system. Design standards sometimes create issues for our storm drain system such as down sloping driveways or homes located adjacent to a stream. We still rely on our residents to help keep us informed of any issues in their area. You will know your streetlight is out before we will or if your street’s storm drain needs some attention. If you see something in your neighborhood like this, please either call us at (801) 352-4400 or download the Sandy CityServe app and submit a photo and location of the problem. We need your assistance so we can fix the issue.
By the Numbers 2019: COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sandy Arts Guild Presents
Arsenic and Old Lace
“They have killer rates!” “You’ll love this to death!”
January 31 - February 15 The Theater at Mount Jordan Tickets: sandyarts.com
Elementary School Art Show March 20-28, 2019 The Shops at South Town
• 750–1,000 people attended the Trick or Treat night • 4 awesome Movies in the Park with over 200 people at each movie • Hundreds of people participated in our inaugural Snowman Scavenger Hunt with over $1,500 in prizes • Had around 150 people attend our Light up the Cairns Event • Another successful 4th of July event with 35,000–40,000 people in attendance • 16 pilots at the Balloon festival launches with close to 5,000 people at our Balloon Festival Glow We’ve had an awesome second half of 2019. All of our events were a success and we had a great time putting them together for the citizens of Sandy. We added the Snowman Scavenger Hunt as an event this December and it turned out amazing. We look forward to 2020 and all of the fun events we have planned! I S S U E # 66
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John Libertini - 2nd Grade Saint John the Baptist Elementary School
Winning Artwork on Display at the Sandy Library April 1-19
Awards Program: March 22nd @ 6:30pm
Ask your teacher how you can be a part of the show! P A G E
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A SAFER PLACE: Pedestrian Safety
Sandy Police Citizens Academy The Sandy Police Citizens Academy is an 11-week program designed to give citizens an opportunity to better understand the role of police officers within their community. It is a comprehensive and interactive class designed to give citizens and business leaders in Sandy City a first-hand experience of the responsibilities and duties of police officers.
Things to expect during the Citizens Academy:
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the early estimates for accidents in 2018 involving automobile versus pedestrian deaths are 6,227. This is almost a 4% increase over 2017 when there were 5,984 pedestrian deaths. This is the highest rate since 1990. In Sandy City alone during 2018, there were 39 automobiles versus pedestrian accidents, one of which was fatal. In 2019, there were 49 automobiles versus pedestrian accidents, one of which was fatal (this held steady from the previous year). There are many causes to these tragic accidents that can be attributed to both driver and pedestrian behaviors. Sandy City strives to provide safe areas for pedestrians to move about the city. Caution must be used when pedestrians and motorists navigate the roadway together
In an effort to reduce these avoidable accidents: DRIVERS MUST: • Exercise due care to avoid collision with a pedestrian • Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks • Follow the posted speed limits • Stop or slow down before passing another vehicle stopped in a travel lane until the driver has determined whether that vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian PEDESTRIANS MUST: • Obey official traffic control devices • Use the sidewalk and the nearest crosswalk when possible • Lessen distractions from electronic devices • Not assume motorists see you and will yield (even if legally required)
• Overview of the Sandy Police Department • Hiring process and training • Introduction to law enforcement o General Laws and procedures o Crime Scene Investigation o Death Investigation o Traffic Investigation o Firearms o SWAT o Building Clearing o Emergency Vehicle Operations o Defensive Tactics and Handcuffing This is a popular class currently offered once a year. You must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a criminal background check. Applicants must complete enrollment forms. There is no cost to the academy if you are selected to attend. The academy for 2020 will run from 6–9 p.m. every Thursday night starting March 19 through May 28. There will also be one Saturday class on May 2 beginning at 9 a.m. If you are interested in attending the Citizens Academy for 2020, send Sergeant Jason Nielsen an email with your contact information and why you want to attend the Citizens Academy at jgnielse@sandy.utah.gov by Feb. 20.
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35th Annual Men's & Coed Snowball Softball Tournament
Bicentennial Park - 530 E. 8680 S. Quarry Bend Park - 9020 S. Quarry Bend Parkway
sandy.utah.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
JAN. 31– FEB. 15
Arsenic and Old Lace
7:30 p.m.
The Theater at Mount Jordan
sandyarts.com
FEB. 5
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Class
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Station 31 - 9010 S. 150 E.
sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department
FEB. 5
South Town Stride 4K Walk
8:30 a.m.
The Shops at South Town
FEB. 8
Sandy Ninja Warrior Kids Edition
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10250 State St, Sandy, UT 84070
13-FEB
Citizen Corps Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Sandy City Hall Multi-purpose room
FEB. 19
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Class
6-10 p.m.
Station 31 - 9010 S. 150 E.
7:00 p.m.
Sandy City Hall Multi-purpose room
6 - 9 p.m.
Sandy City Hall
MAR. 12
Citizen Corps Meeting
FEB. 20
Martin Luther King Day - City Offices Closed
MAR.19 MAY 28
Sandy Police Citizens Academy
sandy.utah.gov/departments/community-events sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department
sandy.utah.gov/police-academy
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Less technology means better family connections says USU researcher By Jenniffer Wardell | j.wardell@mycityjournals.com
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f you’re looking for a new goal that will help your family, try putting down your phone. That’s a suggestion from David Schramm, Utah State University assistant professor and Extension family life specialist. Schramm has recently completed a nationwide survey asking parents how they felt about the effect of technology use on face-toface interaction between family members. He said it’s that interaction that strengthens both spousal and parent-child relationships. Among the 631 parents surveyed, a full 62% said that the interference of technology was a big problem in their family. “It comes down to communication and connection,” said Schramm, also known as the USU relationship specialist “Dr. Dave.” “Cellphones get in the way of face-to-face conversation, and I wanted to get an idea of how prevalent it was.” In the survey, he used the term “technoference” to describe the way technology use interfered in face-to-face interaction with others. He also focused on two specific areas of family interaction — the dinner table and the parent’s bedroom. “I consider those two places where real communication and connection can happen,” he said. “I’m not anti-technology, but I think it’s starting to crowd out those areas.” Plenty of Americans feel the same way. According to the survey, 70% reported that technology interrupts family time at least occasionally. More than one-third of the adults said they used technology in their bed every night or almost every night. Forty-three percent reported that their spouse/partner uses technology in bed every night or almost every night. As an extension of that, nearly 25% said they felt like their partner’s use of technology in bed interferes with their sexual relationship. Forty-five percent considered technology a big problem in their marriage. Fifty-five percent felt like their spouse/partner spends too much time on their cell phone, and 48% said they wished their significant other would spend less time on their cell phone and more time with their children. Fifty-three percent admitted that they believed they personally are on their cell phone too much, while 59% believed their spouse or partner is on it too much. Thirty-eight percent of adults admit to using technology at least occasionally while eating at home with family members. Nearly as many people, 35%, reported using technology while eating at a restaurant with their spouse or partner at least occasionally. Sixty percent of the adults surveyed said they’re concerned about the influence technology has on their relationship with their children, and nearly one out of four wish they had more information about technology and parenting, but don’t know where to turn.
David Schramm suggests cutting back on social media to focus more on face-to-face time with your family. (Photo by Katka Pavlickova on Unsplash)
“The overall survey results show that higher levels of technology use and technoference adds up to significantly less time spent together as a couple, less satisfaction and connection, and higher levels of depression and anxiety,” he said. Though it’s a national issue, Schramm said his inspiration for the survey was personal. “I was in the kitchen on my phone during breakfast one morning, and my son walked right by,” he said. “It was my wife that said, ‘Do you want to say good morning to your son?’ I’m a family researcher, but it was really one of those ‘aha’ moments for me.” For those who might be in the same boat, he said that getting a little too attached to your cell phone is perfectly understandable. “We’re born with three essential needs to survive and thrive – safety, satisfaction and connection,” he said. “Cell phones especially can fulfill all three needs, which is why they’re so addictive.” Used appropriately, they can also be a thing that helps keep a family running smoothly.
“Cell phones can be really helpful for families,” he said. “They can bring people together who live far apart, and it can help parents keep tabs on the physical and emotional safety of their children.” The key, though, is to use your cell phone in moderation. As an extension of the survey, Schramm came up with two initiatives – K-TOOB (Kick Technology Out of Beds) and K-TOOT (Kick Technology Off of Tables). Seventy-five percent of those surveyed said that they thought K-TOOB is a good idea, while 88% felt that K-TOOT was a good idea. If you want to include either initiative as part of your New Year’s resolutions, however, Schramm suggests a slower rollout. “I think starting small is the best idea,” he said. “Especially for something so sudden, and that just came from one person in the family.” He added that one way to combat both those things is to start things off with a conversation. Everyone in the family should get the chance to share their feelings and work on a solution together.
“A great first step is sitting down and having an open discussion about it, with no set agenda,” he said. “Kids, especially teenagers, want to be heard.” If you’re uncertain how to make such a discussion happen, Schramm said that the direct approach should work just fine. “You can just say, ‘Hey, let’s have a tech talk. We can talk about the positives of technology, and maybe some things we can work on together for some more family face-toface time,’” he recommended. The most important thing, however, might be to start with cutting back your own phone time. According to Schramm, children need at least nine minutes of face-to-face contact each day. This is especially true at key points throughout the day, such as just after they wake up, just before they go to bed, and just as they get home from school. He added that spouses also need their own faceto-face contact time, moments where they can talk about their days and what they might be feeling. The opportunities for that contact time may be more innocuous than people realize. Schramm calls them “bids for connection,” a term coined by relationship expert Dr. John Gottman. These “bids” are everyday interactions between people that provide opportunity to share thoughts and feelings. That sharing deepens the connection between people. “We need to listen and watch for bids for connection,” Schramm said. “It can be something so small as (your child or spouse coming home and saying) ‘You’ll never guess what happened today.’ If you’re distracted, you can miss it.” Sometimes, those bids for connection can even be completely wordless. “If your child comes home mopey and dragging his feet, that’s still a bid for connection,” he said. “You can see that, and think, ‘Oh, how am I going to respond to that?’” If you don’t see enough bids for connection, or are concerned that you’ve missed too many, it’s possible to create more. The biggest thing is to ask questions that encourage discussion, then be ready to listen and respond to their answers. This helps your spouse or children to feel validated, an important aspect to deepening the relationship. “You can ask questions like, ‘What was the best part of your day?’ ‘What was the hardest part of your day?’ What was the happiest thought of your day?’” he said. “If you put your phone down, you can be more open to these opportunities.” In the end, Schramm said, the most important thing is to pay less attention to your phone and more attention to your loved ones. “Be in the moment,” he said. “Focus on who you’re with, and what you’re doing, without feeling the need to share it on social media.” l
Utah high schools asked to raise the bar on sportsmanship By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
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technical foul, 15-yards or a penalty shot are just a few examples of punishments that result from unsportsmanlike conduct. More serious violations can result in fines, suspension or even termination. Why suffer through penance or pay thousands of dollars to make amends when you can just as easily be a good sport? The Utah-BYU rivalry again took sportsmanship’s center stage because of several incidents in an early December basketball game at the Huntsman Center. Several Cougar students began singing their fight song during a halftime presentation honoring former Utah head coach Rick Majerus. The melee that followed included fights in the stands and altercations on the court. This basketball game is not the first time the two schools have squared off. In 2008, BYU quarterback Max Hall said, “I don’t like Utah, in fact I hate them. I hate everything about them.” He later apologized. Utah Head Coach Larry Krystkowiak said in 2015 he did not care if the teams ever played again. College sports participants are not the only poor examples. In 2009, two Ute Conference youth football teams forfeited all of their games and the conference president was removed after allegations of using illegal players. The whistleblower received threats and called the police for protection. “You’re an idiot, you have ruined our son’s season, and I am going to burn your house down,” was the threat that prompted a call to the police, all over a youth football game. Has sportsmanship been lost for a willingness to win at all costs? “It can be horrific. I had never been so scared,” Peggy Pyle, a county recreation scorekeeper said about her experience witnessing a brawl at a slow pitch softball game. “One big guy hit another guy in the head with
a glass Coke bottle. It was wicked crazy.” The Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) has recently made an exaggerated emphasis on sportsmanship at its contests. “The organization is committed to stressing educational and cultural values,” UHSAA director Rob Cuff said. “We stand to improve the participation experience in activities, promote life skills, lessons involved in competitive activities, foster sportsmanship, mutual respect and assist those who oversee high school sports and activities at UHSAA member schools.” In a City Journal survey, 78% of respondents said parents are most responsible for sportsmanship, good or bad. “Young amateur athletes often emulate what they see being done by college and professional athletes,” West Jordan High School athletic director Carlson Boudreaux said. “In my view, competition has become more and more about making the other guy look bad, not just about doing your best. We ask our coaches to address sportsmanship and proper behavior with parents at parent meetings. Our objective is to encourage loud, rowdy, positive fan support for your sports teams.” UHSAA schools have been encouraged to use an initiative called Do Rowdy Right. “We focus on teaching the fans, all fans, not to let the cheering get personal. Our students and parents are monitored throughout the contest and we try to stop negative comments. I am not going to pretend we are always right, but adults are some of the most important people in teaching good sportsmanship,” Boudreaux said. Copper Hills High School is among several schools that have implemented ways to improve the fan experience. “It is difficult enforcing good behavior at sporting events,” Grizzly athletic director Andrew Blanchard said. “We have student
‘spirit leaders’ that come to all athletic events. They are the leaders of cheers and behavior. Our administrative team works closely with those students encouraging positive cheers. Choosing these leaders is very important.” The players on the team reflect their coaches views. “This is something everyone can work on,” Cyprus head basketball coach Tre Smith said. “I am sure players, coaches and officials have all felt disrespected at times. My biggest thing is wanting to create a sense of great character with kids in the program.” The UHSAA program called Raise the Bar encourages four ways to improve sportsmanship at athletic events: teach, enforce, award and model. In the 2018-19 athletic school year, every UHSAA 6A and 5A school experienced a player or coach ejection. The high school program to improve these statistics includes objectives to help each school earn sportsmanship awards. “Every school can win at sportsmanship,” Cuff said. All UHSAA members schools were given a banner to hang in their gymnasium. Each banner has empty spaces for gold stars that can be earned by completing the objectives outlined in the program. They include: displaying the schools sportsmanship policy, zero ejections, athletes and parents signing the sportsmanship pledge and school sportsmanship video contest entries. During the school year, schools evalu-
ate their sportsmanship application and can mark areas as successful or areas that need improvement. “We can promote the development of character and ensure the teaching of positive values,” Cuff said. “We must avoid negative behavior and demonstrate respect and appreciation of opponents. Officials, fans and coaches. Get loud, have a great time, but remain positive.” In the City Journals sportsmanship survey, 56% of those filling out the questionnaire said they had displayed poor sportsmanship. Meanwhile, 91% do not think all participants deserve participation awards. “Disappointment and failure is life,” Blanchard said. “Disappointment can be a useful motivator to athletes. It can help them overcome the negative feelings that come with losing.” In 2019, the UHSAA changed how teams qualify for the state tournament. The changes sparked a controversy over if all teams should make it or not. Beginning this last fall, all teams make the tournament but are seeded by a ratings performance index. According to the Cyprus head basketball coach, his team needed to learn something before making the playoffs. “My first three years at Cyprus my teams did not deserve to make the tournament and we didn’t. I’m saying we did not work hard enough to earn it. I needed to teach my program what hard work was and what needed to be done to have sustained success,” Smith said. Taylorsville athletic director Guy Mackay agrees that sports can teach more than winning. “One of our big problems is that winning is described today only with the final score,” Mackay said. “The problem is the mindset. What is someone trying to accomplish with athletics. Winning is more than the actual scoreboard.” The sportsmanship epidemic has had on impact on officials. Recently, the UHSAA pleaded for qualified officials to help support the student athletes. A shortage of qualified officials has become a national problem. The states sportsmanship initiative hopes to make the vital improvements so that high schools will be able to continue to offer athletic competition. The 2019 6A sportsmanship video winner was Skyridge High School; Alta won the 5A division. “Honestly, I feel sportsmanship in Utah is getting better and better every year,” Blanchard said. “The UHSAA works with high school administration and athletic directors to come up with procedures on how to Bingham Miner girls basketball coach Charron Ma- show fans good behavior. There are always son pleads her teams case to the referee in last years’ a few that never follow the rules, but we The Copper Hills girls basketball team sits on the edge of their chairs cheering for their team. (Greg James/ state championship game. (Greg James/City Jour- now have procedures to help deal with those nals) fans.”. l City Journals)
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Bell View, Edgemont elementaries may consolidate as construction continues in Canyons district By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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n one vote, Canyons Board of Education approved the final financing and construction schedule of the remaining major projects with the $283 million bond voters approved in November 2017, including the move to consolidate Bell View and Edgemont elementary schools into one new school. However, before the final decision is made in April, the community has 120 days to meet and give feedback, said Canyons School District Business Manager and Chief Financial Officer Leon Wilcox. “All the teachers will stay, but will be housed in one location,” Wilcox said about the plan, adding there will be positions in the district for every employee when the two schools are combined. “We will open the new elementary school with a new principal, new branding, mascot, colors and new name, which hasn’t been decided.” With final approval, the new 85,000 square-foot school is expected to begin the one-year build by summer 2021 on the current Edgemont campus, 1085 South 9800 South. Bell View’s property may become Diamond Ridge’s new home in 2022 as the school recently had its parking lot expanded and will have skylights installed this summer. Diamond Ridge is now housed at CTEC’s campus in Sandy. Edgemont was built in 1958 and Bell View, eight years later. Bell View community had a Jan.
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24 meeting scheduled with Superintendent Jim Briscoe and Wilcox to answer questions about the rebuild that voters approved as part of the 2017 bond. “It’s a really exciting time for our community to look forward to a beautiful, new school,” Principal Chanci Loren said. In a letter to parents, Edgemont Principal Cathy Schino encouraged families to learn where the new school is proposed to be built, plans for hiring a new principal, timelines and proposals regarding housing during the rebuilding year at their Jan. 15 meeting with Wilcox and Briscoe. A proposed plan is for Edgemont to share space at the former Crescent View Middle School with Peruvian Park Elementary starting in fall 2021 as the latter school will be demolished and rebuilt on-site that same year. Peruvian Park Elementary, which also held a meeting Jan. 15, will begin its rebuild on the same site in 2021, with construction projected to be completed in summer 2022. The rebuild of the 56-year-old school is projected at $23 million, Wilcox said. Union Middle School also will begin its rebuild on the soccer field east of the current school in spring 2021, with a two-year construction calendar. This past fall, a fire was started by a Chromebook or Chromebook cart in an upstairs classroom that spread smoke and left a layer of soot throughout the 52-year-old school, Wilcox said.
“Four classrooms were heavily damaged and work still continues to be done on those,” he said. “We had to wipe down a layer of soot throughout the building, and library books and teachers’ materials need to be replaced.” Nearby Draper Park Middle School is accepting books for the Union’s school library in February to help replace materials damaged in the fire. In early January, the Utah State Board of Education approved a request to waive the 180-day instruction requirement for Union Middle School because of an emergency closure of the school for three days and shortened days for 24 days because of the fire. Alta High construction continues, where the new fieldhouse overlooking the football field and track opened last September and the 1,400-seat auditorium dominating the northwest corner is expected to be completed in March. “The commons and lunchroom will take another year and the offices will move and be completed in winter 2020,” Wilcox said. Still ahead of the construction schedule is to move the music rooms and black box theater into the area of the former auditorium in 2021. The current offices will turn into an alumni conference room. The cost of Alta’s remodeling and construction is $53.5 million, Wilcox said. l
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Sandy’s state legislators preview what they’ll be working on this session By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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n Saturday, Jan. 4, Sandy City hosted a legislative breakfast event where state representatives and senators who represent parts of Sandy were invited to come speak to residents directly about the issues they will be tackling during the upcoming legislative session.
Kathleen Riebe, Senate District 8
As a teacher, Sen. Riebe said she’s mostly working on bills related to education. One such bill would aim to improve education efforts around healthy relationships, addressing issues like sexual violence and safe sexual practices. “We’ve had a 300% increase in sexually transmitted diseases. This is really problematic for our young people… I think we really need to address how these things are transmitted and how you can help yourself.” She is also working on a bill that would distribute money and resources dedicated to search and rescue operations to more rural parts of the state. Kirk Cullimore, Senate District 9 Sen. Cullimore said he has attended many community meetings since the last legislative session about vaping, particularly how it is impacting young people. As a result, he’s working on some bills addressing that issue. “The Department of Public Services is looking for some money to have a task force that addresses the bad actors in this. We’re not looking to go after the kids. We’re looking to go after the bad actors that are selling these to the kids on the black market,” he said. Cullimore also said he’s working on a bill to put in some parameters around the ways that law enforcement can use facial recognition technology “to make sure that it’s being used appropriately.”
cent years. If they’re caught and treated early they are very treatable and they can have a normal and healthy life,” he said.
Robert Spendlove, House District 49
Rep. Spendlove said he’s working on an effort that would seek to expand the state’s electric charging network. “One of the biggest struggles of developing the electric car network is what they call ‘range anxiety.’ There is no way to recharge an electric car in Wendover. That just doesn’t exist. So essentially you can’t drive west with your electric car.” According to Spendlove, federal law currently prohibits gas stations from being placed at rest stops along interstate highways, but does allow for vending machines. So the Department of Transportation is looking at the possibility of classifying an electric vehiRep. Suzanne Harrison speaks about some of the bills she’ll be working on during the upcoming legislative cle charging station as a vending machine so session. (Photo courtesy of Suzanne Harrison) they can be installed at rest stops. to ban abortions in cases where a heartbeat can be detected. “Also because I’m pro-life and think it’s consistent, I don’t know that the government should be killing people so I’m looking at the possibility of doing away with the death penalty,” he said.
Suzanne Harrison, House District 32
Rep. Harrison said she is working on bills that relate to health care affordability, clean air, childcare and education issues. With her experience as a physician, Harrison is working on a bill to reduce wasteful spending in Utah’s health care system, as well as a bill that would allow all of the state’s various departments and agencies to negotiate prescription medicine prices collectively. “If we pool our purchasing power with other state employee health plans, we can inDan McCay, Senate District 11 crease our negotiating power to demand lowSen. McCay said he’s working on a bill er prices from drug manufacturers.”
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Rep. Stoddard said he has about 15–16 Another bill would implement a tax credit for employers who are willing to sub- bills he’s working on, most of which deal sidize or provide on-site childcare to employ- with criminal justice reform. “As a prosecutor I can see where we ees during work hours. have gaps in our criminal law. We’re trying to Steve Eliason, House District 45 Rep. Eliason said he’s working on bills move away from a punitive criminal justice related to public health, particularly mental system to be more rehabilitative, so I’ve got health. He also noted that the most recent some bills that are trying to make that push numbers show Utah’s suicide rate declining. so we can actually help people get back into “We’re encouraged that some of the society.” Stoddard said he’s also working on a things we’ve been working on are working, but we still have a long way to go. Suicide few bills related to firearms, which would is the leading cause of death for ages 10–24, tackle things like civil liability for gun owners and introduce registration requirements and it gets far too little attention.” He also said he’s working on a bill that for 3D-printed guns. If you’d like to hear more details about would allow school districts to screen for mental health issues, with parents’ approval these bills as well as a Q&A session between the legislators and the attendees, head to the of course. “We screen for hearing. We screen for Sandy Journal Facebook page and click on vision. But we don’t screen for mental health “Videos,” where you’ll find an archived live issues, and the vast majority of mental health stream of the event. l issues manifest themselves during the adoles-
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One way residents are helping Sandy Police By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com
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house on the upper east side of Sandy that VIPSs were patrolling. Neighbors were suspicious of activity taking place at a home whose owners were out of the county. “As VIPS patrolled the house knowing no one should be there, they noticed the garage door was half open. So, the VIPS called officers to the home,” Bryant said. “When officers arrived, they cleared the home and found that several squatters were occupying the home. The officers were able to make arrests and secure the home.” Vacation watches are done through this website: sandy.utah. gov/departments/police-department/patrol-division/vacation-watch. VIPS Jim Beik expressed his experience as, “It’s been such a great volunteer experience for me. Getting to know the police officers has been a privilege. I take pride in knowing the duties that VIPS perform no matter how big or small, allowing police officers more time to serve the residents.” Another success story was when a citizen waved down patrolling VIPS because their house had just been broken into. The person had returned home and noticed something was wrong with the front door. So, the VIPS radioed officers to the scene and kept the family with children in their volunteer vehicle.
“It’s hard to say how many crimes we have prevented. We can’t statistically say. But we do know that when VIPS pull into a park after hours and people see their vehicle they leave,” Bryant said. “We hope our presence in parking lots, trailheads, neighborhoods and business districts will be a visual deterrent to anyone in the area thinking of doing something they shouldn’t.” The VIPS initial training prior to volunteering is around 30 hours. Volunteers also need to attend the Police Citizen’s Academy, which is another 30 hours. VIPS volunteers are required to donate eight hours or more per month. Ongoing training is mandatory for volunteers and lasts 1.5 hours every month. They are then required to patrol with another trained VIPS partner. They can patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The program has a scheduling calendar that allows the VIPS volunteers to coordinate with one another. VIPS training includes and is not limited to: • Police Citizen Academy • defensive driving • first aid, CPR, AED • observation and reporting • communications • policies and procedures • specific-task related training. Resumes can be sent via email to abryant@sandy.utah.gov. For questions call 801568-7200. l
Gordon Carmichael (VIPS), Mayor Kurt Bradburn, Marie Bradburn (Mayor’s wife), Paul Corlett (VIPS) and Jan Keyworth (VIPS) stand around a VIPS table. (Photo courtesy Sandy Police Department)
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New parent programs build relationships, teach skills at Sandy Elementary By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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n a snowy, blustery January morning, mothers packed into Sandy Elementary with their youngsters. It wasn’t to give them a quick kiss as they dropped them off to learn, but to be part of the new Moms Matter program. “Our big overall goal is parent engagement at Sandy,” Sandy Elementary Community Schools Facilitator Isa Connelly said. “We want to boost our parents from involvement to engagement. It’s a deeper level where they are more involved in their students’ homework, academics, behavior and school life, not just asking them how their day was today.” Connelly said that when parents are engaged, including volunteering in the classrooms, research shows students do better in school. “It shows students that parents do care about their behaviors and academics and have a relationship with teachers. It shows adults are supporting teachers and education and communicating more than just when they attend parent-teacher conferences,” she said. Connelly said school administra-
tors decided one of the best ways to introduce parent engagement is through All Pro Dads and Moms Matter, programs that are successful at nearby Copperview Elementary in Midvale. In November, the first All Pro Dads was met with tremendous participation, she said. “There was standing room only, we ran out of donuts — twice. At least 80 dads came. It showed us the community wants to be engaged in their kids’ lives,” Connelly said. “We asked each dad to say why they are proud of his student and the students just beamed. It was a personal moment they had with their kids.” All Pro Dads is a national program where chapters meet monthly, starting with a breakfast where dads or significant male adult role models are invited to eat breakfast with students and engage in conversations and activities centered on a character-based curriculum. The All Pro Dads program met in November, and after a short video clip, 80 adult males and students discussed
contentment. They will meet next at 7:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 10 to engage father or male role models and students in the topic of gentleness. January was the first meeting for Moms Matter, a program begun within Canyons School District where, similarly to All Pro Dads, it begins with mothers or adult female role models being welcome to eat breakfast with their children. However, after breakfast, students go to class while the discussion is adult only, about internet safety and an introduction to the district’s parent connections website. “We want them to connect with their students, but we also can go over topics that will help them as parents,” Connelly said. Moms Matter will discuss DYAD reading in March and bully prevention in May. All Pro Dads’ topic for April is forgiveness. Sandy Elementary is a community school, which focuses on parent engagement, academics, youth development, health and social services, and community partnerships. l
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For two weeks in November, Willow Canyon students brought SpaghettiOs, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and other non-perishable items to donate to the Utah Food Bank. With a goal of contributing 1,800 items, students surpassed that mark, filling two large gaylord-sized bins with 3,439 items — including 828 by first graders alone. The “Lend a Hand, Give a Can” food drive was organized by the school’s student council. In the past, Willow Canyon students have
contributed toward cereal drives for other schools in the district and hats and gloves to the Road Home. “It is very unifying as well as being fun for students and their families,” Principal Marilyn Williams said. “Every December we learn about the importance of service to others. Working together as a school and making a charitable donation is a great way to learn about the importance of providing service for people in need.” (Photo courtesy of Willow Canyon) l
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