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JORDAN DANCER OVERCOMES PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS TO EARN TOP HIGH SCHOOL AWARD By Ron Bevan | r.bevan@mycityjournals.com

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ntering the high school years can be daunting for most teenagers. For Taylor Tilby, the trepidation of being around that many new people was worse than for others. Sometimes Tilby would like to just blend in with the crowd. But Tilby stands out wherever she goes, due to a genetic disorder she was born with. Now, Tilby stands out for another reason. Last month during the state high school drill team finals, Tilby, a sophomore at Jordan High School, was awarded the Heart of the Arts award by the Utah High School Activities Association. “I was very surprised to get the award,” Tilby said. “I just like to go out and dance and that is what I have been doing. When I got the award I felt honored. To see everyone standing up and cheering me was amazing.” Tilby, the 16-year-old daughter of David and Shannon Tilby of Draper was born with a rare genetic defect called Thrombocytopenia with Absent Radius (TAR) syndrome. “Essentially it means she was born missing one of two bones in her forearms,” David said. “It is a genetic disease. Thrombocytopenia is the side that has a low blood platelet count which she doesn’t seem to have an issue with that. Radii is the forearm bone, which you are sometimes born without or, in her case, she doesn’t have forearms. Every person that has it has a different story.” Taylor’s arms never fully developed, so her hands almost meet her shoulders. In addition, she has a prosthetic leg. But none of those ailments has stopped her from pursuing her first love: dance. “All my cousins danced, so I wanted to dance from a very young age,” Taylor said. So her parents enrolled her in classes at a young age. But one small problem stood in her way. In addition to her arms not being developed, Taylor was also born with a fused right leg. She couldn’t bend it at the knee. “She had to dance on her knees because of her leg,” David said. Because the leg would stick straight out when sitting down as well as causing her to walk with a pronounced hobble, the family decided for a surgery that would enable her to walk upright. “When she was 3 years old the doctors took out the middle section of her leg. They took her foot and turned it around backwards and installed it where her knee would have been,” David said. “Now her ankle acts as her knee and her heel is her knee bone.”

Jordan sophomore Taylor Tilby shows off her prosthetic leg in this dance photo. (Photo courtesy Faces Photography)

Of course this surgery also meant Taylor would be without a bottom part of her leg and a prosthetic would be required. It took a while before the family could find the right type of prosthetic for her. “Her prosthetic comes up higher than normal to help her put it on because of her arms,” David said. “The first prosthetic she had came with Velcro straps and it was hard for her to reach down and do it herself. A doctor at Shriners came up with a great prosthetic that she can pop on and off all by herself.” It was important to her parents that Taylor could do whatever she needed to do without too much outside help. After

all, at some point she would need to navigate the perils of life on her own. They made the decision early on to encourage her to do things on her own and to even participate in different activities. “When she was little we would make her do things,” David said. “Maybe it was a case of dad being lazy, but she would ask me to help her and I would say no, you figure it out. And she would find a way and then get better at it and better at it and over the years she has learned to do almost everything she needs to do herself. There isn’t much we need to do for her. She has a helping stick to help her get dressed.” Making Taylor’s life as normal as possible meant she had to try different things. At one time she was playing soccer, but found the game not to her liking. But dance was a whole different story. Taylor found she could express herself in ways she couldn’t in other ventures. “I started dancing with a group, but then found I liked dancing solo,” Taylor said. And before long, the young girl with a prosthetic leg and short arms was not only dancing, but competing. And winning. “With dance she just figures out a way to do it,” David said. “It might take her longer than the other girls to learn it, but she just does it.” Trophies started following Taylor home from different competitions. Then she began to dance with a friend and fellow classmate, Kenzie Tate. It was this combination that caught the eye of Lacey Wing, Jordan’s drill instructor. “I had seen her compete in the dance world before she got to Jordan,” Wing said. “When I found out she was a student at Jordan, I reached out to her and encouraged her to come out for the team.” Being on a dance team like Jordan’s Charlonians meant that Taylor would be in front of crowds numbering at times in the thousands. This was a bit disconcerting to Taylor, but more so for her mom. “I was against the idea at first,” Shannon said. “But the more I talked with Lacey and Taylor, the more I thought we should give this a try.” Having a coach that supported her along with a friend also trying out gave Taylor the confidence to put herself out there in front of people. “When I am performing I feel like I have accomplished something,” Taylor said. “I like to go out and dance, I just love feeling included. I like to show people what I can do and that Continued on page 4...

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nothing can hold you back.” But Wing and Taylor were clear on one thing: neither wanted Taylor to be put on the team out of sympathy. “I selected her for the team based on talent alone,” Wing said. “She earned her spot. She is very talented. She is the girl on the team that never complains and always pushes herself. She is the type of athlete every coach dreams of having on a team.” Taylor helped Jordan make it to the finals at the state drill meet her freshman year, and Jordan finished fifth overall in the meet. Taylor’s abilities caught the attention of UHSAA officials, who encouraged Wing to nominate her for the Heart of the Arts award this season. The Heart of the Arts award is given annually to only one person from all Utah high schools. It is given to a student, coach, advisor or anyone who makes contributions in fine art activities, which includes music, debate, theater and dance. “It seeks to recognize those individuals who exemplify the ideals of positive heart of the arts, that represent the core mission of education-based activities,” said Jan Whittaker, assistant director of the UHSAA. In nominating Taylor for the award, Wing wrote, “What she has brought to our team is hard to put into words. She is just incredible. We as a team and as a community are better off having known Taylor. Taylor refuses to allow her condition to slow her down despite her limited use of her arms and a prosthetic leg. She consistently inspires teammates and coaches as she expresses her life through every practice and performance.” Although the award was presented to Taylor through the UHSAA, it is actually a national award developed through the National Federation of High Schools. Now that Taylor is the 2019 recipient for the state of Utah, her nomination will be among others selected in eight different regions around the country, and finally one will be selected as the national winner. Through it all Taylor has remained grounded to her family values. “I don’t feel like I am an inspiration,” Taylor said. “To me it is just like I am doing what I love to do.” Her mother, however, sees the Heart of the Arts award as a perfectly named award for Taylor to receive. “When you watch her dance and you see the people applauding her, especially when they are from another school and hadn’t seen her before, you know she has touched their hearts,” Shannon said.

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lot of green things happen in March. Spring is coming. St. Patrick’s Day is the notorious wear-green-orget-pinched holiday (historically speaking). It’s also time to start thinking about taxes — to start aligning bank account “greenery” records. March is also Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. A green ribbon is the energetic color and simple character to show support. For a social media post/tweet, consider doing a green ribbon tribute to recognize cerebral palsy and those who live with it. Positivity and little things can make a difference in showing how much a community cares. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement, motor skills and muscle tone. CP is caused by brain damage that develops while a baby is still in utero, during labor and delivery or soon after birth. Adam Hunninghake, doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation explains, “There is a spectrum of how cerebral palsy can affect someone, from very mild impairment to having spasticity in their limbs and having difficulty communicating.” It can be barely noticeable or severe. But there is no reversing or curing it. Jana Murray is a long-time resident of both Sandy and Herriman. She has a 24-year-old daughter Savannah, who was born with cerebral palsy. Jana Murray has two and a half decades of experience keeping a child with cerebral palsy active, socialized and involved. There are rarely, if any, breaks. Savannah’s constant care is ongoing. Jana remembers a disappointing day taking Savannah to a public municipal pool. Savannah needed to wear floaties (inflatable armbands) in order to swim safely, as the motor control area of her brain does not operate fully. The pool attendees would not allow Savannah to be

an adult-sized person in the pool with floaties on. Only children were allowed to wear them, they insisted. There was no exception made to allow Savannah to exercise and enjoy the water because of their policy. Jana knows there’s room for improvement, with facilities making accommodations for handicapped individuals. A few realistic safety measures can help everyone participate. Hunninghake said, “For all people, and that includes people with cerebral palsy, movement is vital. It’s what keeps us healthy. It’s what allows us independence. It lets us do things that give us quality of life.” Jana offers solid advice on being a support for those with special needs. She is also a strong advocate for the caregivers. “It can be uncomfortable to watch people with cerebral palsy move, interact and even eat. They can drool. They can be (what you might consider) inappropriate as far as a personal bubble space. They are human beings who deserve kindness. They do not always understand personal space,” Jana said with tears in her eyes. Caregivers know this and work closely to help their children with CP. “It’s okay to be uncomfortable,” Jana assures. “If they are in your space, just be kind. They have needs too. It’s not an easy thing for anyone,” she said. A caregiver might not accept everyone’s offer of help, because a person with special needs might require a professional for many situations. But asking a caregiver how to help best, in any small way, can be key. Just being friendly and inclusive is what Jana suggested most. “I have a mom friend whose son has severe, severe CP. She would put stickers of race cars on her son’s wheelchair, just so that people would talk to him. I don’t know how much of that interaction the boy really understood, but it meant the world to his mother when people interacted with her son,” Jana said. Another friend of Savannah’s gave her a dog-walking job, so Savannah could have an active, more grown-up type of experience she craves. March is a good time (as any time is, really) to talk about the challenges of special needs, and what more can be done. Saying hello, giving a high-five and being inclusive is a good start. Invite a person with a disability to participate in an activity. The goal is to acknowledge and treat special needs people as one would a typical friend. What are some other ways to support? The City Journals welcomes thoughts on helping to raise awareness, acceptance and opportunities for community members with unique challenges. Follow on social media www. facebook.com/thecityjournals/to share or comment on this story. l

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Examples of things people have printed using the Salt Lake County Library’s printers. (Heather Lawrence/ City Journals)

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n Feb. 5, the Sandy Library on 10100 South Petunia Way hosted six events throughout the day. The events ranged from Drop in Storytime for toddlers to an adult writing workshop and 3D printing class. Events are an everyday occurrence at the library, and funded in part through library grants and the ZAP tax. Tavin Stucki, public relations coordinator for the Salt Lake County Library (which includes the Sandy branch) is excited about what they offer. “We want to get the word out that these events are happening at every branch every day. We are all about STEM and have program boxes full of supplies dedicated to the field,” Stucki said. One of the classes offered Feb. 5 was Lego Mindstorms. The class was run by Tra-

cy Daley, a community outreach specialist from the Clark Planetarium. “This class is running each Tuesday in February. My supervisor created the curriculum and the planetarium paid for the kits. It’s done with a grant obtained by the library. The goal is to get kids excited about science and expose as many of them to coding as possible,” Daley said. In the LEGO coding class, each child followed directions to give their LEGO robot basic commands, such as recognizing and saying a color name. Mom Alisa Parry brought her four sons, who are home-schooled, to the event. There was no fee, no sign-up and no commitment to attend all four weeks (though it’s recommended).

The 3D printer at the Sandy Library is available for patron requests and fascinating to watch at work. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)

“We come here all the time,” Parry said. “We’re always looking for opportunities like this where people come in and bring their expertise. We try to do something technology-based every week. In that area, the professionals here can give my kids much more than I can provide.” While Parry’s three oldest boys Collin, Jack and Cameron worked on the robots, her youngest was anxious to go out and pick a book. His favorite activity at the library? “Puppet shows!” She’s also brought them to events on nutrition and Harry Potter nights. Cassie Leclair-Marzolf is a staff member at the Sandy Library. A self-professed “geek” about 3D printing, she presented an hour-long class on the topic on Feb. 5. The library’s 3D printing program lets people come in and request something to be made on the printer there. They don’t have to pay for the service, and they don’t have to pay for the filament the printer uses (watch the printer at work here library online 1). “I started at Magna, the first library to have a 3D printer. Without public access, people might go their whole lives without using one,” Leclair-Marzolf said. Leclair-Marzolf brought printing samples — little toys and knick-knacks like a Yoda or a small articulating dinosaur. But Collin and Jack Parry of Sandy attended the Lego coding class and come to library events often. (Heather the possibilities are endless. “Most people Lawrence/City Journals) get their projects off of a website called thin-

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giverse. It’s an open source site with tens of thousands of designs for 3D printing,” Leclair-Marzolf said. Chris and Patricia Wright of Sandy brought their two small children to the class. “I’ve been interested in this technology ever since I read that people have printed human organs and prosthetics. This is our family’s first exposure to it, and we just wanted to do something fun,” Chris Wright said. The Wrights’ two children both chose to turn in a request for a Minecraft sword they found on the thingiverse website, and got to pick from one of the dozen available colors. The requests will be filled by the library staff, who will call the Wrights when they’re ready to be picked up. “One of the most important things to me is making these programs accessible to everyone, regardless of their income or social background. Having the same programs here at the library that people can pay for in the private sector levels the playing field. You’d be hard-pressed to find a librarian that doesn’t feel that way,” Leclair-Marzolf said. 3D printing classes will be March 11 and 27 at 7 p.m. For the schedule of library events, visit www.slcolibrary.org and click on a library from the list or call customer service at (801) 943-4636. l

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Sandy’s production of ‘Noises Off’ brings lots of laughs, backstage look at theater By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

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he Sandy Arts Guild’s production of the British farce “Noises Off” is a good example of community theater both from the front of the stage and backstage. Playing at The Theater at Mount Jordan Middle School (9351 South Mountaineer Lane) in February until March 2, the show highlighted great local talent and introduced audiences to a fun comedy. The show, directed by David Hanson and Britney Nielson, was done in three acts, with an intermission between each where the set was turned completely around. “It’s the definition of insanity trying to put on something like this. The crew! If you look at that set, they’ve just done an incredible job,” said Lindsay Higbee, who played Belinda Blair and Flavia Brent. Act I showed a theater troupe rehearsing the scene of a play, the set turned toward the audience. Soon, the director (played by Jason Wadsworth) intervened from the audience to fix some problems. One of the best things about the production was the audience was let in on the idea that these actors were people, with backstories of their own. The actress on stage (Laura Bedore Lerwill) dropped the English accent she’d been using as Mrs. Clackett and became Dotty the actress. Each actor used clues like that to help the audience.

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The cast of Sandy Arts Guild’s “Noises Off”. Back row L to R: Tony Porter, Joseph Kyle Rogan, Corinne Adair, Jason Wadsworth, Lindsay Higbee, Sean Buckley. Front row L to R: Marc Reading, Laura Bedore Lerwill, Elizabeth Hanley. (courtesy Elyse George/Sandy City)

During the rehearsal, with all the troupe members and several crew members on stage, their idiosyncrasies poked through: they missed entrances, forgot lines, wondered about their motivation and

spread rumors of backstage romances. Nolana Lord, an audience member, said it was dead on accurate. “I’ve never seen this play, but I love it. I do theater, and everything that’s happening is so true. Things are going wrong hours before the opening night, there are forgotten lines, exhaustion,” Lord said. The ingénue, Vicki, played by Brooke Ashton (played by Corinne Adair), was very good at memorizing lines, but not great at responding when there’s a hiccup in the production. She also habitually loses her contact lens. Selsdon (Tony Porter) is supposed to play a burglar, but due to troubles with alcohol, he never breaks the stage glass at the right moment. The set included seven working doors on three separate levels. It was essential to facilitate the entrances and exits of cast members. Character Flavia Brent alluded to this in the line, “Nothing but flapping doors in this house.” The stage crew, led by stage manager Steve George, did an excellent job. Act II played “backstage.” Set one month later, the troupe performed the same scene. This adds another layer to the joke because now the audience knows how the scene is supposed to go from the front. The actors tried to keep quiet backstage, but personal tensions mounted. Roger the estate agent (Joseph Kyle Rogan) silently chased a rival beau with an axe, and

a surprise announcement nearly sent the ingénue packing. Scott Clayton of South Jordan was there on a double date and said it was a great comedy. “I didn’t know anything about this play. I’ve never seen it before. But the overall timing, the constant tension — it’s really funny,” Clayton said. In Act III the same scene was played, this time from the front again. The cast devolved from professional to petty. Phillip Brent (Sean Buckley) ended up with his pants around his ankles and his hand glued to a plate of sardines. Director Lloyd Dallas and stage manager Tim Allgood (Marc Reading) anticipated whether Selsdon would miss his entrance again. Poppy, the other stage manager (Elizabeth Hanley), tried desperately to control everyone backstage. The production picked up as time went on. There were a lot of laughs, and even kids in the audience got it. There was great physical comedy, including a somersault down the entire flight of stairs by Rogan. “I can’t say enough good things about the cast and the crew of this show. It’s been an incredible experience,” Higbee said. Director David Hanson nailed it when he wrote in his notes, “At times, one simply needs to sit in a comfy chair for a couple of hours and not have to expend mental or emotional effort.” Sandy’s production did just that.

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Healthy U, Tricare, University of Utah Healthcare, Three Rivers Provider Network, Wise Provider Network and Railroad Medicare to name a few. Primary Care Medicine includes annual physical exams, long-term medical care for diabetes, hypertension and asthma, health maintenance, physicals for Scouts, school, sports, missionaries and pre-employment. Acute illnesses like cough, sore throat, fever, sinus infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, allergy treatment, kidney and bladder infection, skin infection, cellulitis, and abscesses. Acute injuries such as sprains, lacerations, broken bones, auto accidents, work injuries and sports injuries. Other problems include any non-life-threatening medical issues, work injuries and urine drug screening. Additional procedures, test and treatments they provide are rapid strep tests, mono tests, influenza tests, X-rays, EKG, breathing treatments (nebulizer therapy), IM and IV medications, IV fluid therapy, laceration repair (suturing), draining abscess, skin procedures, Ortho Glass splinting, and casting broken bones. The only services they don’t provide are chronic pain management, long-term treatment with controlled medications, substance addiction, withdrawal and advanced psychiatric problems. Those who would benefit the most from Medallus Medical are people with no insurance. Roughly 90 percent of medical needs are urgent and primary care. Many people can’t afford the high cost of medical insurance. For this reason,

Medallus prices their membership program to make sure at least basic medical care is affordable. Those with high deductible health insurance plans can also benefit from Medallus. A doctor visit can cost over $100 each time you go when using your insurance. With a membership you can have unlimited visits for $10 each. Why wait to start saving money? l

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Sandy honors teachers, coaches, volunteers at awards dinner By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com Sandy City recently honored a handful of individuals who make a positive impact on their communities. Here are those honorees.

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Richardson coaches the golf teams for Hillcrest High School and was nominated by one of his golfers. (Justin Adams/city Journals)

Dutson teaches tae kwon do to both kids and adults at Denda Academy. Students “learn how to persevere, push past their physical and mental limits and overcome the many difficult tasks we all face in life.” (Justin Adams/city Journals)

For the past three years, Amerongen has volunteered at Beehive Academy, where her children attend. She has been especially impactful in helping form a bond between the school and Summit County Library, resulting in many books being donated to the school. She and her husband also donated both time and money to help with renovations to the school. (Justin Adams/city Journals)

Firmage is a history, government and English teacher at Beehive Academy where she also serves as the chair of the school’s humanities department. “She taught us how to show compassion, question ourselves, and learn about our true values,” said one of her students. (Justin Adams/city Journals)

Oguz is the principal of Beehive Science and Technology Academy, a charter school started in 2005 for students in grades six through 12. His nomination letter recognized Oguz for transforming Beehive Academy “into a financially sound, nationally honored charter school.” (Justin Adams/city Journals)

Mark has volunteered so much time with the Sandy Police Department that she’s been made an honorary colonel within the department. “She’s devoted countless hours of time and effort to the police department to plan police department events for the employees and their families,” said Sandy Police Chief Bill O’Neal. (Justin Adams/city Journals)

Wells was honored with the Senior Volunteer Award for his time given to the Sandy Senior Citizens Center, Boy Scouts of America, America West Symphony and the Alzheimer’s Association. He also enjoys gardening and giving his produce to friends, neighbors and family. (Justin Adams/city Journals)

As a volunteer for Sandy Parks and Recreation’s youth soccer league, Chin has coached at least two teams and sometimes up to six teams during both spring and fall seasons. In 2014, she donated her time and expertise to help start the Sandy Soccer Academy, which has been used by over 800 kids. (Justin Adams/city Journals)

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Women’s Leadership Institute encourages Utah women to ‘Step Up and Run’ By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com

The Women’s Leadership Institute honored the efforts of 43 Utah women who completed its 2018 six-month Political Development Series Feb. 7 at the State Capitol.

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Make a difference in your community by stepping up and running for office.” That is the straightforward pitch of Utah’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI), an innovative organization whose class of more than 40 women politicians and public servants graduated last month. This year’s class was honored Feb. 7 at the Capitol on the floor of the Utah Senate and House of Representatives. This new cohort of women becomes a leadership force of more than 160 women who have completed the six-month, bipartisan training, covering everything from campaign finance to canvassing. Five of Utah’s mayors, (including Provo City’s first female mayor), two county commissioners, and multiple city council members are among the graduates. ‘Cultural Urgency’ for governing differently The WLI Political Development Series, which has been running since 2015, now, more than ever has “cultural urgency,” said Patricia Jones, WLI chief executive officer. This cultural urgency can be seen on topics such as education funding, an issue of particular concern to women. The 2016 New York Times article “Women Actually Do Govern Differently” articulates this point. “Women govern differently than men do in some important ways. They tend to be more collaborative and bipartisan [and] push for far more policies meant to support women, children, [and] social welfare.” But these bills are also more likely to die, largely because of gender bias, research shows. Women in Congress sponsor and co-sponsor more bills than men do, and bring nine percent more federal money to their districts, according to a study in the “American Journal of Political Science.” A 2018 “Political Science Research and

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Methods” study of more than 150,000 public bills introduced to the national legislature between 1973 and 2014 found that women were significantly more likely than men to sponsor bills in areas like civil rights, health and education. Men were more likely to sponsor bills in agriculture, energy and macroeconomics. “I think that we were actually ahead of our time with encouraging women to run for office,” observed Jones. Jones, who served 14 years in the Utah Senate and House of Representatives, was herself ahead of her time and now has helped mentor some of the women comprising Utah’s legislature, which has more women than ever before. While serving in the legislature, Jones’s sponsorship of funding to teach Utah high school students about personal finance is an example of what WLI does well – help women learn how to advance their unique, passionate perspectives through politics. (Thanks to Jones’ successful program, Utah is the only state in the United States credited by Yahoo Finance in 2018 as receiving an “A+” for preparing students with financial literacy.) The Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislatures reports that in 2019 women comprise 28.5 percent of all state legislators nationwide, an increase of 25.3 percent, and the most women elected at one time. Utah’s current legislature is 24 percent female – with 25 of 104 lawmakers being women. According to 2017 research by the Utah Women & Leadership Project, 24.1 percent of all council members in Utah municipalities are female. Stepping up to run and to encourage “These women are committed to run for

office. Or at the very least make a difference in their communities,” Jones explained. Jones went on to describe this year’s class as an extremely diverse group comprised of single moms, women of color, and women with disabilities. “These are women who represent our state and are willing to step up and run.” “Stepping up” is not just for women, Jones is quick to point out. Men mentoring women is part of WLI’s ElevateHER Challenge. “We encourage men and women to mentor each other and also to encourage women they know to run for office,” said Jones. Jones makes the pitch personal, actionable. “If you have a co-worker, neighbor, or family member who would be great — reach out and encourage them. Just like every other piece of advancement, supportive men are a critical component of women who run and end up winning in political office. “Helping women and men understand the value of gender diversity in business and politics has really become a critical piece of what we do. Not because it’s the ‘nice’ thing to do, but because it’s what can bring a return on investment rapidly. We need women’s voices and we need them at every level.” Women leaders: A gubernatorial mandate Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer J. Cox has served on the board of directors for WLI the past five years. He joined WLI CEO Jones in presenting this year’s class with certificates of accomplishment at the Capitol. The City Journals asked the lieutenant governor how he sees his role – and that of the Governor – in helping Utah women engage and be enabled to make a difference in Utah politics. “Women need to know that they are need-

ed at the highest levels. The Governor and I are committed to speaking up on this as often as we can,” he said. Cox says he is familiar with dozens of women who have completed the training series. “I’m proud that many have gone on to run for office and earn leadership roles in business. This training provides them with skills and resources to make those leaps forward, and the opportunity to meet other strong women with the same drive and passion to make a difference.” Cox observed that, historically, Utah’s legislature “has not very many women.” “I am happy to see that changing — even though it is perhaps still changing too slowly,” he said. The new WLI graduates, he says, “represent what Utah has to offer by way of outstanding public leaders in years to come. I am encouraged by their desire to serve. They are prepared, and committed, to improving their world and our great state, and we are proud of their efforts.” How to step up There is already a waiting list for WLI’s 2019 training, which is scheduled to start September 2019. Interested women can join the list at www.wliut.com/pds. The 2018 cost was $179 for the six, three-hour sessions, which all included lunch. Sessions were alternatingly held at the Salt Lake Chamber and at Silicon Slopes, with live streaming available for those not able to attend in person. In addition to the Women’s Leadership Institute, Salt Lake Valley women might consider the national She Should Run organization (www.sheshouldrun.org/). Real Women Run (www.ywcautah.org/real-women-run/) is a local YWCA program tailored for women more in the beginnings of political interests and often collaborates with WLI. l

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Get your Irish on: The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Siamsi celebration and beyond By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com

For one year’s parade with the theme “Green Energy,” the Clark Family envisioned a car powered by three types of power: shamrock power, love, and Guinness beer. (Sean Clark/Clark Family Floats, Utah Hibernian Society)

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or many of us across the valley, St. Patrick’s Day is our chance to get our Irish on. Or, at least some green. City Journals wanted to take a deeper dive. What are the possibilities for St. Patrick’s Day in Salt Lake Valley, arguably not a major Irish town along the lines of Boston or Chicago? What does it mean to be Irish in Salt Lake on St. Patrick’s Day? Consider this our guide to living it up with one of the best holiday celebrations in the state to figuring out how to celebrate around home, and even explore spirituality with an iconic St. Patrick’s Day symbol. I say ‘Irish,’ you say ‘Hibernian?’ For the past 41 years, St. Patrick’s Day in the valley has been pretty much synonymous with Salt Lake City’s storied St. Patrick’s Day parade. This sense of history definitely imbues this year’s parade: The Utah Hibernian Society, hosts of the parade, have chosen a rich aspect of Utah history for its theme, the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike. By way of definition, “Hibernian” means an Irish native or anything having to do with Ireland or the Irish. And the Golden Spike? That is also known as “The Last Spike” or the spike that joined the rails of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States connecting the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads in 1869. Irish immigrants made a significant contribution to building the railroad, hence this year’s sub-theme – “Joining of the Rails; 1,776 Miles to Home.” Parade and Siamsa: family traditions, philanthropy as well as fun The Salt Lake City St. Patrick’s Day Parade and its after-parade Siamsa (pronounced “Shinsa” meaning celebration) at the Gateway is close to home for this year’s Hibernian President and Parade Chair

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Meghan Welsh-Gibson. Welsh-Gibson is a second-generation president of the Utah Hibernian Society, following in her father’s footsteps. Last year she introduced a new route for the parade and also instilled a new tradition, where proceeds of the parade go to benefit a charitable organization. Last year, longtime parade supporters the Shriners Children’s Hospital were the beneficiaries. This year, the Fisher House Foundation at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, “much like the Ronald McDonald House, but for veterans and military families,” is the recipient. Welsh-Gibson indi-

cates that a member of the Fisher House will serve as the grand marshal for this year’s parade. While the parade was early in collecting applications at press time, Welsh-Gibson did indicate that Irish reporter Brónagh Tumulty from Channel 2 will be carrying the Irish flag along the parade route, and dedicated parade fans can expect enduring favorite entries and new participants embodying the sesquicentennial Golden Spike theme. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at 500 South and 200 East. The Siamsa after-party takes place at the Gateway. The festival features Irish dancers, musicians, food, drink, and “lots of vendors selling Irish things,” said Welsh-Gibson. “Such a fun, fun afternoon.” The parade route and float-prep site: one family’s second home Some people elect to “summer” in a location other than their primary home. Salt Lake City’s Clark family doesn’t summer. They “spring.” And their destination location is not a fancy vacation resort, but rather, a junkyard. It is very much a working spring. Prepping the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade float almost becomes a time-share, during the months leading up to the event. For the past 40 years, the Clark family and friends dedicate anywhere from 60-200 hours, spanning several months, preparing for the parade. Float-making has become second nature, and takes place at their second

home — a friend’s junkyard. There they build each year’s float, and then take part in the St. Patrick’s Day practice event, and then finally gear up for actual show time – parade day along the route. Sean Clark, an Avenues resident living in the house he grew up in, is Vice President of Special Projects at Vista Staffing during his day job. And for his role on the parade committee for the Hibernian Society? He has a 134-slide chronicle of his family’s engagement in the parade over the past 40 years. His grandfather was grand marshal of the parade in 1984. Sean was carried along the parade route as a two year old. To Sean Clark and family, the parade is a way of life, a tradition and happens to be his favorite topic to talk about. Clark even has a FaceBook page, “Clark’s St. Patty’s Float.” Through rain, snow and even Darth Vader: epic floats of the Clark clan Over the years, Clark has been part of epic floats. There were the 1984 and 2017 floats, which made their way down the parade route in tumultuous rain and snow, respectively. Then there have been first-place entries, floats featuring Gaelic superheroes (Fionn mac Cumhaill, pronounced Finn McCool), religious saints (St. Patrick driving snakes from Ireland), and Irish green-energy cars (powered by kegs of Guinness).

Utah Hibernian Society President Meghan Welsh Gibson with husband Jaret Gibson and children get their green on at the 40th annual Salt Lake City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (Meghan Welsh Gibson/Utah Hibernian Society)

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Christianity to Ireland. One of the main emblems of the day, the shamrock, is an elegant symbol of the Christian Trinity. The three-leafed shamrock, then, represents, to Irish, God the Father, Jesus Christ the son, and the Holy Ghost. Being Irish in Utah, according to Smith, means to “usually be Catholic” and to be part of “a tight community.”

Episode 3:17 was the realization of Salt Lake City resident Sean Clark’s lifelong dream to blend “Star Wars” with St. Patrick’s Day. (Sean Clark/Clark Family Floats, Utah Hibernian Society)

There was even the one year Clark was not able to physically be in Salt Lake City for the parade. That did not stop him. In 2016, he and a friend used Apple iPhones and Facetime technology so that he was able to live-stream his singing of the Irish national anthem (in Gaelic) along the parade route, watching the reactions of delighted spectators as he cooed the lyrics into a mic from sunny San Diego. The blizzard float of 2018 epitomized the parade theme, “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” Clark built a faux wooden piano, powered by an electric keyboard. “My 8-year-old played his first piano recital, in a moving vehicle, in a blizzard, in front of a few thousand people,” he recalled. Episode 3:17: the good side of the dark side All Clark’s creations are epic. However, 2017 forces its way to the top. It was then Clark realized a lifelong dream: uniting St. Patrick’s Day with “Star Wars.” The Clark family won the best family

float for the float depicting “Episode 3:17, The Irish Immigrate to a Galaxy, Far, Far Away.” Clark himself portrayed Han Solo, to his friend’s Darth Vader, who had been cracking down on illegal immigration. Han Solo convinced Vader that Irish were good, worthy people and converted Vader to the dark side – the dark beer side, that is. As the parade advanced along the parade route, Darth Vader emerged from behind a curtain, “The Zion Curtain,” and the group presented their skit, right in front of the judge’s stand, securing the best family float honors. ‘Our Holiest Day’ Irishwoman Connie Smith lives in Sugar House with a Scottish spouse and three dogs. To her and her household, St. Patrick’s Day is “our holiest day.” Smith’s day job is being an associate broker and realtor at Constance Smith Realtor, but she is also a chaplain. Smith explained the spiritual side of St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick brought

Episode 3:17 was the realization of Salt Lake City resident Sean Clark’s (a.k.a. “Han Solo”) lifelong dream to blend “Star Wars” with St. Patrick’s Day. (Sean Clark/Clark Family Floats, Utah Hibernian Society)

: The Color Guard ensemble traditionally leads the 100-plus entries for Salt Lake City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (Grace McDonough)

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It also, perhaps stereotypically, means being lucky, very lucky. “To be Irish in Utah is to be very lucky! Irish can laugh and cry at the same time. We wear hearts on our sleeve. All of us, whether fourth-generation or second-generation like me, we long for our Irish roots.” “All of us consider ourselves Irish American, not American Irish, and we all have a very deep tie to the Old Country,” she explained. The parade and beyond For Smith, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is all about family and friends. For Smith and husband Alan Cunningham they attend the parade, go to the after-party and then go for a pint. “We always go to one of the bars – Sugar House’s Fiddler’s Elbow, Central City’s Piper’s Down, or downtown’s Green Pig.” “I always go to the parade,” said Smith, who is a proud product of the Catholic school system. Smith, who grew up in Holladay, attended St. Ann’s for K-8th, and then Judge Memorial for high school. “I run into all my friends from high school, even from grade school in the parade. If we don’t see each other any other time, we will see each other at the parade.” Like the “master float-building” Clark family, Smith views St. Patrick’s Day as a family day. “We always toast my father and my grandmother, who are no longer with us.” How to celebrate at home: DIY St. Patrick’s Day from Utah pros Love the parade but are not able to make it to downtown? Or to one of the other venues? The Hibernians interviewed here have some DIY tips. For most (except Irish Protestants or “Orange Men” who wear orange), celebrating St. Patrick’s Day starts with the color green. The look Utah’s family-owned Zurchers, with six stores in the Salt Lake Valley and online shopping, offer relatively inexpensive and zany St. Patrick’s Day attire and decorations. Millcreek’s venerable Costume Closet takes elegance up a notch and also has zany aplenty. The nine Deseret Industries thrift stores across the valley already organize clothing items by color, making St. Patrick’s Day scouting a snap. Nail salons all across the valley do

custom-nail creations, or bottled polish and face paint from a grocery store can even one-up the pro stylists for the creative DIY’er. The goodies Food is always a big element for any St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Smith always makes traditional Irish dishes, including Irish soda bread, paired with corned beef and cabbage. Locally, downtown’s longstanding Mrs. Backer’s Pastry Shop prides itself in its Irish soda bread, which it offers only during the “green” season. On the infinitely less authentic, but easy side? Salt Lake’s Banbury Cross offers green doughnuts, and even McDonald’s offers shamrock shakes. Irish eyes are watching Film is also a celebratory that helps commemorate the day. “There are 1,001 amazing Irish movies,” exclaimed Hibernian President Welsh-Gibson. And all the ones recommended are available through the Salt Lake City Library and Salt Lake County Library systems, for checkout. Reserve your St. Patty CDs early. Some of the recommends include: “The Quiet Man,” a 1952 film with John Wayne as an Irishman returning to his native country. “In the Name of the Father” is a drama-thriller with political overtones starring Daniel-Day Lewis. Welsh-Gibson recommends “Michael Collins,” another politically-themed film with Liam Neeson in the title role. For chaplain-realtor Smith, watching the film “Waking Ned Devine” on St. Patrick’s Day is akin to the tradition many have of watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Christmas. “We watch it every St. Patrick’s Day,” she said of the 1998 Indie film which looks at twisted luck. But, if you can, get out and enjoy the parade — in person or virtually. Parade-professional Clark encourages those not able to go to the parade to try to “be there” virtually by having a family member or friend broadcast it live to them via “Facetime,” the way he joined the parade from San Diego. However, he is convinced once you feel the contagious energy of the parade’s “wild atmosphere,” you are going to insist on heading downtown. “You are going to look at that, and say, ‘Oh my gosh! Why aren’t I down there?’” Clark says Irish music is “a great way to feel connected to Irish culture.” His favorite way to celebrate? “Smile at people, say hello, and wish them a happy St. Patrick’s Day,” he said. “Irish people like to live up to the stereotype of being a friendly, family people. It’s the biggest day for bars, but… it is so fun for families!”

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Climbing community reaches up to improve SLC skies By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com

Breathe Utah’s Executive Director Deborah Burney-Sigman, Ph.D (right) and teacher Molly Lewis (left) show a visual demo that mimics SLC’s dire air situation. (Amy Green/City Journals)

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passionate group of individuals, all wanting better air quality in the Salt Lake valley, gathered on Feb. 10 at The Front Climbing Club (1470 S 400 West) with a purpose —to climb for clean air and raise funds for Breathe Utah. It has become an annual gathering for this cause. Breathe Utah is an organization with the mission to improve air quality through education and action. They work to propose better environmental policies and rely on good partnerships to make changes happen. The brains behind the climbing event are Executive Director at Breathe Utah, Deborah Burney-Sigman, Ph.D. and Jared Campbell, a Salt Lake City local and world-class athlete, who started this series of clean air events. Everyone who purchased a ticket got to climb until they “peeled” (that means to climb until one peels off the wall). Some

climbed hundreds of routes over eight hours straight. Climbers know that even just a few hours at the bouldering gym is a committed workout. One person who came to watch the climbers and support the cause was Joey Cauceglia. He has been going to the University of Utah for the last five years and wears a mask commuting to campus on his bike. It’s a way to minimize the irritated cough he gets for a few hours after cycling. Cauceglia works at the University’s biology department and takes the train on yellow and red air days. “If you want to talk about human impact, there’s so much more to talk about than just seas warming and rising. We can talk about landfills, human impact, the smog in SLC — you can see it. We don’t need to argue about whether climate change happens. We can just agree that humans are making an impact on

our environment. It seems like it’s become a distraction for the public, whether or not the earth is warming because of the human use of fossil fuels,” Cauceglia said. The climbers and those in attendance hold Utah’s environment dear and are concerned about the valley’s winter inversions and air pollution. Breathe Utah volunteer and school teacher Molly Lewis was there with a visual demo. “Density is a huge concept in winter air quality. The cold air near the ground compacts and becomes more dense. That air gets polluted and doesn’t want to go anywhere. The pollution gets trapped in that dense layer. There’s no natural mixing of the warm air above and the cold air below,” Lewis explained. In short, we pollute the cold air that stays nearest to us. Lewis added, “The particulate matter that is most concerning, is teeny tiny like

1/30th the width of a human hair. When you breathe it in, it goes deep into your lungs, across the barrier into your circulatory system. It causes inflammation. It’s toxic.” Those who climbed to fight toxicity got tokens for a free dinner and a beer on the house, provided by Red Rock Brewing Co. and Lucky Slice Pizza. The event had a finale of awards for participants who completed the most routes and for the previous day’s runners who took laps up and down Grandeur Peak at RUFA (Running Up For Air), a connected event. A raffle was held featuring items from vendors including Black Diamond, Evolv, Petzl, Patagonia, Lululemon and more. All of these companies are eager to help with air quality consciousness. To watch for this event follow frontslc. com. To donate and get clean air ideas for action visit www.breatheutah.org. l

Climbers at The Front Climbing Club take rock wall laps to climb up for clean air, an annual fundraising event supporting Breathe Utah. (Amy Green/City Journals)

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Sandy City Summit Awards .............. 1

Elementary School Art Show ............ 3

A Safer Place: Smoke Alarms ........... 2

Mahler The Titan ............................. 3

By the Numbers: Public Works......... 2

Alta Canyon Sports Center................ 3

Bulk Waste Program Guidelines ....... 2

Helpful Passport Tips ...................... 4

River Oaks Golf Course.................... 3

Parks & Recreation ......................... 4

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Calendar of Events .......................... 4

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: AVIDXCHANGE, INC.

OUTSTANDING BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION: SALT MINE

Since forming in 2005, Excellence in the Community has presented over 500 concerts showcasing Utah’s vast array of local talent. Their commitment to providing free entertainment has created a powerful resource in bringing people together and enhancing communities. They received the Summit Award for Best Non-Profit Organization because of their dedication to the arts and the value they bring to our city.

AvidXchange is a growing leader in the financial technology industry. They are ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 and listed in Forbes Cloud 100 as one of the top private cloud companies in the world. Founders Chris Elmore and Michael Praeger are pioneers in the use of financial cloud-based technology and have developed AvidXchange into the industry leader in accounts payable and payment automation software. The company has over 800 employees and continues to grow. AvidXchange is recognized as our 2018 Large Business of the Year.

The Salt Mine opened in 2016 and instantly made a difference in the small business community. Owner Dave Edmunds is a champion for small business and offers countless resources to Sandy businesses to help them grow and be successful. The Salt Mine has partnered with several business organizations including the Sandy Chamber Business Institute, Utah Technology Council, and Silicon Slopes to sponsor and host numerous events and training for Sandy businesses. This commitment to the well-being of Sandy businesses and to the city as a whole is most appreciated. Salt Mine is our 2018 Small Business of the Year.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR: SIMPLY THAI

OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: THE FOOD TRUCK LEAGUE

Simply Thai has been serving Sandy residents for over 13 years. The owner, Nally Chidester, greets every patron with a smile and a warm greeting. Her restaurant serves authentic Thai food known across the valley. Simply Thai brings an ethnic flavor and long history of providing delicious meals to our city. We are grateful for their business in Sandy and recognize them with the Summit Award for Restaurant of the Year.

The Food Truck League hosted the inaugural Sandy Food Truck Night event last summer and was met with rave reviews. Thousands of Sandy residents came out to enjoy local food truck fare and gather as a community. The Food Truck League’s successful planning of these events helped solidify the weekly food truck night as a Sandy summer tradition. The Food Truck League was presented as the Summit Award for Outstanding Organization of 2018.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: SPECIAL COURSES Special Courses, the winner of this year’s Small Business Award, was created by Chef James, a local veteran, between active military duty tours and brings American style specialty burgers, fries, and drinks to customers. You can find them at The Shops at South Town food court. Their signature dish is The Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot, a hand-pressed hamburger with cheddar cheese, whiskey caramelized onions, hardwood-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato, and their own private sauce on a locally baked brioche bun.

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SandyNow! A Safer Place: Smoke Alarms Put Smoke Alarms in Your Home to Keep Your Family Safe Almost 2,500 people die in home fires every year in the United States. Most of these people live in homes that do not have working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms save lives. Keep your family safe. Put working smoke alarms in your home.

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• Smoke is poison. It can kill you.

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• Smoke alarms make a loud noise when there is smoke in your home.

Spring/Fall Bulk Waste Loads Collected: 4,235

• Smoke alarms wake you up if you are sleeping.

Dumpsters requested by Sandy Residents: 630

• Put a smoke alarm on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area. Put a smoke alarm inside every bedroom.

Curbside Material Recycled in 2017: 4,027 Tons Residential Solid Waste Collected: 35,428 Tons

• Smoke goes up. Put smoke alarms on the ceiling or high on the wall.

Glass Recycled: 161 Tons

Sandy City Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide (3) smoke detectors for Sandy residents. They can come into Station 31 Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 pm. – 5:00 p.m., until supplies last.

OTHER ITEMS: Trees Trimmed: 7,149 Excavation Permits Issued: 538

For more information, visit www.usfa.fema.gov/FireisEveryonesFight

Snow Plowing: 21,391 Miles Street Sweeping: 15,841 Miles

Bulk Waste Program Guidelines [SPRING 2019]

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Scavenging is discouraged!

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Place bulk waste curbside no sooner than the Saturday prior to your scheduled collection date or no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled date.

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Place all GREEN WASTE (branches, shrubs, wood) in one pile. Place all OTHER TRASH into a separate pile. 2 feet

Lawnmowers and other similar items must have the oil and gasoline removed. All materials including tree limbs and stumps should be cut into 4 foot lengths and be no more than 18” in diameter.

This service is not available to businesses, apartments, condos, mobile home parks, or residents of Salt Lake

Do not put waste on the parkstrip, against a fence, on top of a utility box or storm water inlet grate.

Items Sandy City

WILL NOT

Rocks, concrete, gravel, dirt or sod.

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Don’t park within 15 feet of either pile.

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15 feet

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55-gallon containers must be emptied and have either the tops removed or be cut in half. If you hire a landscaper or contractor to do work at your home, they are responsible for removing and disposing all debris.

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Loose material (leaves, twigs, pine needles, wood chips, etc.) should be placed inside trash bags or boxes. Hauling bulk waste to another location is considered illegal dumping. If you see this, please get the license plate number and contact the Police Dept at 801-799-3000.

Construction debris such as sheetrock, tiles, glass, roofing materials, or bricks.

Vehicle parts, tires, or propane tanks.

Oil, gas, batteries, paint, flammable, toxic, or hazardous chemicals. For disposal of household hazardous waste call the Salt Lake County Health Department at (385) 468-3862.

Items containing a refrigerant such as Freon (refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners) must have the chemical removed by a professional and a copy of the receipt must be attached to it.

If you have any questions about the program, please call Sandy Public Works at (801) 568-2999 or visit sandy.utah.gov.

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Put the pile in the street.

Residents can be cited for items placed out too early.

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River Oaks Golf Course

2019 River Oaks PGA Junior League Registration going on now. This is a great opportunity to get your kids involved with instruction and team format playing. www.pgajrleague.com/register

9300 So. Riverside Drive • Sandy, Utah For more info about the programs below: (801) 568-4653 | www.sandy.utah.gov/golf North Range – Opening March 1, 2019 (weather permitting) Golf Leagues Come and join our adult golf leagues. Men’s League begins Tuesday, March 5th, 2019, Women’s and Co-ed leagues begin Monday, April 1st, 2019. Register Now. B A N Q U E T R O O M AT S A N D Y C I T Y

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Golf Lessons 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. Golf Tournament Time to schedule your golf tournament. Call the pro shop to confirm a date with Neil Economy: (801) 568-4653. Spring Happenings – 2-Man Scramble: Friday, April 5, 2019

Salt Lake City Spring U.S. Kids The U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours are created to provide boys and girls, ages 5 to 14 the opportunity to advance their skills in the game in age-appropriate competition without having to take the time and incur the costs of having to travel long distance. For more information and upcoming dates go to www.uskidsgolf.com Inmotion Spring 2019 Junior Golf Our programs are taught by PGA Professionals, Todd Tanner & Stacey Jones. These 1- and 2-hour programs are held once a week. Each class has a 5:1 student to instructor ratio and 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 Sessions Begin: March 4th and April 1st 2019 Cost: $100/Month Level: Beginner – Inter. – Adv. Times: 3-7 pm Slots Registration: www.inmotionjuniorgolf.com

2019 RACE SERIES

April 24-27 The Theater at Mount Jordan

Tickets: 801-568-ARTS sandyarts.com

Elementary School Art Show

MARCH-APRIL 2019

Kinder Camp Registration is available in person and online starting March 14, 2019 5 sessions June through August Ages 3-5 Summer / Rebel Camps Registration starts Mar. 14 For 5-10 and 11-15 year olds

Registration March 1 for age 16+ American Red Cross Learn to Swim programs need trained instructors to teach children to be safe in, on, and around the water. This course will give you teaching principles as well as creative ways to teach anyone to swim. Cost: $185 Includes books, online course work and certification

Lifeguard Instructor Apr. 29 - May 4 | $185 Registration March 1 for age 17+

Go beyond lifeguarding and become a certified lifeguard instructor. This American Red Cross Course will teach you how to teach, train, practice and certify Lifeguards. Cost: $185 includes books and certification

Lifeguard Training May 6-11 or May 13-18 | $185 Registration March 1 for age 15+

March 20-28

ISSUE #56

Shamrock Scramble Mar. 5-9 1st event $30 | 2nd event $20

Water Safety Instructor Apr. 22-27 | $185

Registration Fees: $20/Individual $15/each when registered for the race series For more information, visit us at www.sandy.utah.gov/parks

The Shops at South Town

For more information and to register for events below, visit: altacanyonsportscenter.com

Lego Workshop Mar. 19 & 20 4:00-7:30 pm | Free

Our 2019 Race Series includes discounts for those participating in all four races. You must register for all four races at the same time in the same shopping cart, to receive the discounted price per race. Family discounts available. • 5K Fiesta Saturday, May 4 Falcon Park • Sandy Classic 4th of July 5K Wednesday, July 4 City Promenade • Midnight Moon 5K Friday, Aug. 16 Alta Canyon Park • Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 9 Lone Peak Park

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Planning a Getaway?

Watch for our 2019 Summer Brochure to be delivered to Sandy residents the third week of April.

Helpful passport tips from the Sandy City Recorder’s Office

Youth Soccer registration deadline has past. Please call for availability.

• Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SPRING SPORT REGISTRATION

• Each application must have a check or a money order payable to U.S. Department of State.

Sport Boys Baseball Girls Softball Coed T-ball/Coach Pitch

• Each applicant must be present (even minors under 16) • Bring proof of citizenship (birth certificate / old passport)

Age 6 – 12 7 – 15 4–7

Cost Registration Deadline $47 – $62 March 6 $47 – $57 March 6 $32 March 6

WANTED: SOCCER & BASEBALL REFEREES APPLY TODAY AT SANDY.UTAH.GOV/JOBS

• We take pictures for $10+tax • Short on time? Visit www.travel.state.gov to print your forms

Must be at least 14 years old.

P AR K S & R E CR E A T ION

For more information & fees please visit sandy.utah.gov/government/city-recorder/passports

SPRING PROGRAMS • • • • • • • •

Summer Camps (Alta Canyon Sports Center): Sign-up begins March 14 Spring Tennis (Alta Canyon Sports Center): Sign-up begins April 1 Youth Fishing Class: Classes begin May 1 Fiesta 5K: May 4 Start Smart Classes: Soccer & Multi-Sports – Session 1 starts May 14 Youth Soccer Academy: Session Starts April 8 & 9 Little Crazy People: Parent/Child Class. Sessions: March 6, April 3, & May 1 Boy Scout Classes: Citizenship in the Community, March 19; Citizenship in the Nation, April 16; Citizenship in the World, May 21

FALCON RUNNING CLUB A program designed for children ages 8 – 13 to prepare them to run a 5K! Club meets twice a week for one hour. Registration includes t-shirt, workbook, and entry in the 4th of July 5K race. Weekly topics are on character & physical development. Training begins April 9, 2019. Cost: $50 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Falcon Park, 9200 S. 1700 E.

PARKS DIVISION • Park Pavilion Restroom Openings – starting March 18 (weather permitting) • Irrigation Line Opening – starting March 18 (weather permitting) • Spring Aeration – April 15 • Sports Field daily maintenance – March 18 • Fertilizer application – April 3 • Landscape clean-up & first mow – April 3 • Sandy Pride – May 18 (Looking for Volunteers) www.sandy.utah.gov • Park Seasonal hiring starts March 1

CALENDAR OF EV EN TS | M A R-APR 2 0 1 9 MAR 1-2

Sandy Arts Guild’s ‘Noises Off’

MAR 5, 12, 19, 26

The Theater at Mount Jordan

sandyarts.com

City Council Meetings (dates subject to change) 5:30 pm

City Council Chambers

sandy.utah.gov/government/city-council

MAR 14

Citizen Corps Meeting - Guest speaker Wade Mathews, Director of Be Ready Utah

7:00 pm

Sandy City Hall, Room 341

sandy.utah.gov

MAR 16

American West Symphony’s ‘Mahler, The Titan’

7:30 pm

Good Shepherd Lutheran, 8575 S 700 E

americanwestsymphony.com

MAR 20-28

Elementary School Arts Show

Display @ The Shops at South Town

sandyarts.com

MAR 21 – MAY 2 MAR 11 – Early JUN APR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 APR 24-27

Sandy Police POLICE Citizens Academy

7:30 pm

6-9 pm

sandy.utah.gov/police-academy

Bulk Waste Program Food Truck Nights Mary Poppins Jr.

sandy.utah.gov/bulkwaste Evenings

Sandy Amphitheater Park The Theater at Mount Jordan

sandyarts.com

Go to sandy.utah.gov for more events.

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Newly-minted County Mayor Jenny Wilson talks about staff, strategies and her favorite words By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com

A political centrist, new Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson pairs the eastside political leanings of liberal policy advisor Weston Clark (shown here) with those of conservative southwest policy advisor Ryan Perry (not pictured). (Jennifer J. Johnson/City Journals)

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e have all heard of the “Great American Dream.” But what about the “Great Salt Lake County Dream?” The Great Salt Lake County Dream is the vision of newly-minted Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. Democrat Wilson was sworn in as Mayor of Salt Lake County Jan. 29, after winning a four-candidate special-election runoff by central committee members of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party. The special election mechanism was invoked to fill the county mayoral spot vacated by Ben McAdams as he went to Washington, D.C., having defeated Republican Mia Love. Wilson is slated to complete the last two years of McAdams’ original term, and then plans to campaign to reclaim the seat in 2020. Most recently, she lost the U.S. Senate race to Republican Mitt Romney in the same election advancing McAdams. Unpacking ‘The Salt Lake County Dream’ The term “Great American Dream” was coined in 1931 by Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Truslow Adams. It is a dream “in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement… [It is] a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” The Great Salt Lake County Dream, à la Wilson, includes ensuring the public good in terms of air quality, housing access and affordability, and the delicate balance of growth management. Wilson strives for a diversified economy, and seeks to “preserve that with an expanding population.” “A lot of people have been left behind,” she observed.

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And, in her point of view, more Salt Lake County citizens are now being left behind, from Medicaid-expansion movement by first the Utah Legislature, and then Utah Governor Gary Herbert. Just days after she met with City Journals, the Mayor had one of her dream-like priorities firmly quashed – her support of Utah’s Medicaid expansion, a program she indicated as being the “best for our county” in “giving people the healthcare they deserve.” In the November 2018 election, 53 percent of Utahns voted to expand the state’s coverage of medical coverage for the poor via the citizen-initiated Proposition 3. Concerned with ensuring “compassion and frugality,” the Republican Legislature drafted a services-limiting bill to supersede the citizen initiative, which was signed into law early last month by Herbert, closed all hope of the people’s mandate. Nonetheless, Wilson—a Harvard- and University of Utah-educated, second-generation of a Salt Lake County political dynasty (her father, Ted Wilson, was a three-termwinning mayor of Salt Lake City)—is firmly committed to helping realize the Salt Lake County version of the American Dream, and says she has a 30-, 60- and 90-day plan to make it happen for the nearly 1.5 million citizens of the county. Wilson’s first 30 days Wilson told City Journals that the first few months in office is, in great part, about building relationships with senior leadership and employees. It is also about stabilization. Wilson already has two senior policy advisors named to her staff. Immediately exhibiting centrism at the outset of her first term, Wilson has flanked herself with senior policy advisors Weston Clark and Ryan Perry. Clark lives in Salt Lake City’s Eastside Harvard-Yale neighborhood. He is an openly gay, decorated former Chair of the Salt Lake County Democrats. Clark previously advised

Wilson in her capacity as Salt Lake County Councilwoman. Perry calls Southwest-valley’s Riverton home and has held statewide responsibilities in Utah’s Republican Party. Perry has deep experience in policy and administrative roles and a long-term role in the county. He received recent notoriety as part of an ancillary probe of the “BonusGate” controversy involving the Unified Fire Authority and thenchief Michael Jensen, who still serves as a member of the Salt Lake County Council. Having the bipartisan team of Perry and Clark seems to echo the tenor the previous mayor, McAdams, set. McAdams hired community outreach personnel who had previously staffed multiple Republican administrations, here in Utah and elsewhere. For the key role of communications director, Wilson has tapped out-of-area broadcast veteran Chloe Morroni who recently relocated to Salt Lake a few months ago. Communications is critical for the Wilson administration. During the run-off campaign for mayor, one of Wilson’s opponents touted her own unique communications skills in “telling Salt Lake County’s story.” Wilson seems to have taken that to heart, promoting the big-picture “dream” and hiring veteran Edwin R. Murrow and Emmy award-winning broadcaster Morroni. To tell and sell “Salt Lake County’s Story,” Morroni will look to leverage the Mayor’s deep knowledge of county programs, gained from Wilson’s having served 10 years as an “At-Large” member of the Salt Lake County Council. This experience has been further informed by what she tells City Journals are “hundreds of conversations” gleaned while going door-to-door on the campaign trail, prior to being elected mayor. Wilson’s 60-90 Days After putting a staff in place, Wilson wants to work swiftly to keep the county from being “a little scattered” with certain initiatives such as air quality policy. Wilson vows to explore creative solutions to help control the cost of housing in the county, real-world solutions to improving our air quality, and managing growth in a way that enhances economic development while maintaining a high quality of life. Growth, she feels, must balance with environmental justice and be driven by community-based economic development. Wilson feels the need to learn from the stalled Olympia Hills high-density housing project, which sailed through the county council 7-1, only to be vetoed by then-Mayor McAdams, amid profound citizen complaint. “We missed as a community,” she reflects. “We used a traditional process, but missed by failing to communicate the overall, long-term picture.”

That “picture?” What was missing was clear communication to residents of “a decades-long commitment to infrastructure.” Referred to as “another Daybreak,” the math was simple: 9,000 acres, 900 units. Approval was anything but simple, with the Salt Lake County Council (including then-Councilwoman Wilson) approving, but Southwest Valley mayors uniting to oppose, Herriman citizens being outraged, and then-Mayor McAdams ultimately vetoing. McAdams’ veto sent the project back to the drawing board in terms of zoning and any future projects. Projects, Wilson believes, need the tandem tools of “benchmarks” and “best practices.” A big believer in data capture and sharing, Wilson wants to “enrich Salt Lake County’s partnerships with each municipality and township in our boundaries to help ensure our respective services are coordinated and efficient.” With Brighton now incorporating as a city, thereby joining Salt Lake County, Wilson now oversees coordination matters of 18 different cities. Seeking to get “every local community and every mayor on board,” Wilson wants to establish “Best Practices Advisory Teams” and to “be that connector” between cities. Wilson also expressed the need to prioritize transportation solutions for access to the canyons. The Snowmaggeddon Hiccup Any 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan may not have anticipated the “Snowmaggedon” of Feb. 6, 2019. On that day, numerous school districts, city, and private businesses were closed due to persistent snowfall the evening before, the early morning, and throughout the day. This happening one week after assuming the role, gave Wilson an early insight into what it’s like to be the Salt Lake County Mayor, where, even to a veteran public servant like Wilson, the work can be daunting. “A lot of assignments, a lot of work, a lot of decisions on a daily basis,” she recounts of her freshman mayor experience. By 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, within 20 minutes of receiving briefings and having discussions, Wilson made the call to shut down most county operations. She indicated being proud of county-wide snow service running smoothly that day, as well as life-critical programs such as Meals on Wheels being executed without problem, amid sometimes ferocious storming. She says she is awed by the “power of the county and how critical our services are,” adding, “I had the chance to see this in action, very quickly.” l

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Two Canyons teachers nominated for national award By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com students achieved 80 percent. “The current eighth-grade students know that they had the biggest growth in the entire state,” she said. “They can connect math to real life. It’s all about patterns so if they can spot patterns, it doesn’t matter if they don’t have everything memorized. When they realized their mistakes, then their real learning began. I’m so proud of them.” Fellow teacher Bethanne Lenhart said Delliskave changed the way students think about math. “She focuses on growth mindset, a philosophy which embraces and even celebrates mistakes, in order to progress learning,” she said. “From her support and focus on explicitly teaching kids it is OK to fail and how to reflect and learn from it, students learn to be proud of their efforts and persevere even though it is hard. By the time they leave the class, even the most insecure math students leave with more confidence and belief in themselves.” Delliskave also uses technology to help her students advance in math, even posting lessons done in class to help those who are absent. She said the reward was the nomination alone and if she wins, would earmark her funds to help finish the loft area in the new middle school, something that wasn’t completed when the building opened fall 2017. Allison Fortie, Oakdale Elementary third-grade teacher Like Delliskave, Fortie received a congratulatory note from the superintendent after she, too, thought the original email was junk mail. Fortie, who has taught seven years, all at Oakdale, was nominated by an anonymous colleague, who appreciated her attitude toward helping both school children and her colleagues learn. “Mrs. Fortie regularly seeks out what is best for students to truly change the trajectory of a struggling learner, and she does it all in 180 days or less,” the nominator wrote. “Mrs. Fortie is an informal leader within our school both at a team and school-wide level. Teachers of all abilities regularly seek her out for advice, expertise, and problem solving.” Principal Lori Jones said Fortie is creative,

thoughtful and always willing to come up with new ways to help students, including teaching them technology. “Last year, her entire class wrote individual letters to please let them have her as their teacher again,” Jones said. “They said she listens, helps them with math, challenges them in writing and introduces new subjects such as coding and Little Bits (modular electronics, which snap together with small magnets for prototyping and learning).” She received the Little Bits with a grant from the STEM Action Center to help teach students the properties of force, motion and gravity. This year isn’t any different as Fortie, frustrated with the limitations of an app she downloaded on her phone wasn’t helping the class Midvale Middle School teacher and LifeChanger of the Year nominee Debbie Delliskave helps a student unenough in learning how to balance their classderstand a math problem. (Julie Slama/City Journals) room cash, worked with her father, who works in the computer industry, to create an app for her ecently, two Canyons School District not only math, but life skills that continue to class. teachers were nominated for the national help me throughout my school experience.” “It helps kids understand how to be reLifeChanger of the Year award. Delliskave said by the time she realized the sponsible with money, record it, transfer it, add National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the award was for real, Canyons Superintendent Jim and subtract and appreciate its value,” she said, Year is an annual program recognizing K-12 ed- Briscoe had emailed her a congratulatory note. adding that she will attend a technology conferucators and school employees who are making a With the award, the public can post mesence in March to share with others about it. “It’s significant difference in the lives of students by sages in support of the nominees. Colleague and efficient and it’s a card with a barcode similar to exemplifying excellence, positive influence and Midvale Middle IB MYP Coordinator Shelly what we use, so they understand the real-world leadership. Students, parents, colleagues and ad- Allen supported the student’s nomination in application of it.” ministrators nominate these LifeChangers. her post: “Deb Delliskave is an amazing eduFortie also uses QR codes for several projWhen nominated, each LifeChanger re- cator. As her colleague, I have learned so much ects, including a scavenger hunt at parent-teachceives a congratulatory frame and an opportuni- from her example. She has high expectations er conferences, which engages both students ty to be a LifeChanger of the Year winner, which for all students. She works tirelessly to help all and parents in the discussion. Parents also can annually, in the spring, awards one winner students reach those high expectations. Deb’s sign up for remind app or look at the third-grade $10,000 to be shared with the winning school students know she cares about them. She helps weebly to learn about what is going on in the and four grand prize finalists of $5,000 to be students develop a love for learning and higher classroom. shared with the winning schools. confidence in themselves.” “I incorporate technology because that’s Utah had 12 nominees — 11 teachers, inDelliskave, who has been a Canyons where their lives are headed, with jobs and cluding Midvale Middle’s Debbie Delliskave School District finalist for Teacher of the Year school,” she said. “They will interact with teachand Oakdale Elementary’s Allison Fortie, and and honored by Jordan District as one of the top ers online, and coding will become part of most one principal — for the 2019 award. teachers of the year, also is known as students’ every job. It’s important that students have the Debbie Delliskave, Midvale Middle go-to source for math help as she regularly volcomputer mindset.” School seventh-grade math teacher unteers to help students after school. Shara Paskett has volunteered in her classDelliskave, who has been teaching 27 Last year, she was recognized in the Effecroom and supports the nomination. years, was nominated by an anonymous Mid- tive Teachers in High Poverty Schools Incentive “(I) have seen firsthand the care and convale Middle School student, where Delliskave Program, which was created by the Utah Legiscern she shows each individual child,” she wrote has taught the past seven years. lature in 2017 to reward teachers who achieve in her post. “She also plays a supportive role to “When I first got the email, I opened it and a median student growth percentile of 70 or her co-workers in helping them with things that read there was posting on social media and I higher in their high-poverty classrooms. Her they are struggling with, whether it be a tech figured it was just a gimmick, so I junked it,” gadget or providing a listening ear. She is very she said. “Then, I got another, and again, I put creative and spends countless hours working to in junk email. When I got a frame in the mail, improve her classroom in order to provide an I went back and looked at the emails in junk. exciting and functioning learning environment Then, I got a third email so I went to talk to Minfor the children she teaches.” dy (Robison, school principal).” Last year, Draper Elementary’s secWhen Robison wasn’t in her office, Delond-grade teacher Madison Ellingson and adliskave and a secretary searched the internet to ministrative assistant Marian Broderick were realize Delliskave’s nomination was real. both nominated by colleague and teacher Katie “I was never so surprised. I’ve received a Madsen. Madsen, herself, was previously nomlot of nice pats on the back, but the name of this inated. — LifeChanger — and the fact it came from a Also in 2018, Bell View Elementary Prinstudent — means I made a difference,” she said. cipal Chanci Loran nominated fourth-grade In the nomination, the student, who was enteacher Madaline Chilcutt, and at Altara Elerolled in an advanced math course, wrote: “Not Oakdale Elementary teacher and LifeChanger of the Year nominee Allison Fortie helps a student on the com- mentary, Principal Nicolee Svee-Magann nomonly does she push me, among other students, to inated administrative assistant Wendi Chrisputer. (Julie Slama/City Journals) higher expectations of themselves, but she has tensen. l an engaging style of teaching. Overall, I learned

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Service impacts Juan Diego students as well as those they help By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

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hen school resumed in January after the holiday break, 17-year-old Katie O’Brien didn’t return to Juan Diego Catholic High School, but instead went to Blessed Sacrament where she attended pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. While many students may switch schools, it may seem odd that O’Brien returned to a school that serves students through middle school. The early January week, O’Brien, like 212 of her senior classmates, volunteered, serving 30 nonprofit agencies around the Salt Lake Valley as a substitute for classes that week. “I’ve wanted to be a teacher for a while so this is an opportunity to help in some of the most fun and most tiring classrooms while getting a chance to learn if teaching is what I really want to do,” O’Brien said. The classrooms she was helping in were the 3 year olds, pre-kindergartners and kindergartners, where O’Brien would get on the floor to read one-on-one with them, individually help students with flash cards or even lead an indoor recess dance activity. “She’s been fabulous; it’s like they have a private tutor and they want to be with her,” said Shelley Luna, who actually taught O’Brien when she attended the Sandy school. “She’s able to help them learn the concepts

we’re teaching; then, she emphasizes it through activities such as leading a letter or counting game.” That week, kindergartners were learning about the book “Stone Soup,” and even had brought their own vegetables to create the dish in a slow cooker in their classroom. Along with Luna, O’Brien encouraged the class to list examples of action verbs they did to make the soup before she read the story. “It’s super cool to be where I attended pre-K and kindergarten, where I learned everything and now I’m teaching that alongside my teacher to these cute kids,” O’Brien said. “I love their energy and fun, awesome personalities. I love watching them learn and making sure they’re on the right task, answering questions.” O’Brien was joined at Blessed Sacrament by a couple other Juan Diego seniors who were teaching in the older grades. Other places, in addition to the school, where students volunteered included senior living centers, Boys and Girls Club, schools serving students with disabilities, food pantries, Youthlinc, Utah AIDS Foundation, National Ability Center and other nonprofit agencies. Philanthropy has been long woven into Juan Diego’s curriculum with its school motto “Spiritus Donorum,” which means “Spirit of Giving,” said Juan Diego Director of Cam-

pus Life Dave Brunetti. For the past four years, Juan Diego students have volunteered the first week after the holiday break to give meaningful service instead of just checking a box that they had served the community 100 hours, which was the previous service requirement. “Some traveled the world on humanitarian missions; for others their service was not always such a reach out of their comfort zones,” Brunetti says. “While raking leaves in the neighborhood was an important act of kindness, we wanted our students to come in contact with those most vulnerable members of our society. It’s one thing to prepare students for college and career, quite another to teach them to care and to act on that care to another.” Brunetti has said this experience can not only be listed on college applications or resumes, but also it leads to students volunteering beyond their week to serve the rest of the year and possibly lead into internships or employment. “We want students to put aside their dayto-day ‘stuff’ and to be conscious of another human being and to be of service,” he said. “The more they know, sense, have the taste of serving, the more they may volunteer, reach others in the community, teach Catholic social justice. At the same time, they are learn-

ing life skills in scheduling, meeting responsibilities and organization.” Brunetti said agencies appreciate young people serving as volunteers, especially when they are in need, as many church youth or service groups like to give time when the holiday spirit moves them. Winter months are difficult for volunteer-driven charities when inclement weather dissuades many retired volunteers from serving, he said. “Pope Francis urges all of us, not just Catholics, to be merciful, and be bold in our compassion for others,” he said. “We want our young people to realize how very difficult life can be for some, and how much they can impact a person who is struggling and feels forgotten.” For O’Brien, whose arms weren’t large enough to engulf the bear hugs given to her by pre-kindergartners at the end of the week, it was a most rewarding and satisfying experience. “There definitely was not enough time to spend with them,” she said. “I’m so attached with these amazing kids. I’m 100 percent supportive of volunteering to give service. It’s life-changing. When I picked what I wanted to do, how I could give back and help people, I had no idea how it was going to impact me as well as help these cute kiddos.” l

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FLL volunteers give energy, enthusiasm to regional competition By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

Hillcrest High School robotics coach Clief Castleton volunteers each year at Albion Middle School’s FLL regional qualifier as the emcee but makes it a point to put students at ease with jokes and dancing. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

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lementary and middle school students from Salt Lake and Utah counties brought robots, posters and fun hats as they anxiously awaited to present their projects and show off their robotics talents to a host of judges at Canyons School District’s recent FIRST — For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — LEGO League regional competition. Each of the 20 competing teams that day were judged on their ability to demonstrate positive teamwork, explain how they built their robot, demonstrate programs created to make their robot perform specific tasks in a timed setting, and propose a solution to solve this year’s theme of “Into Orbit.” As the competition to reach the northern state championship stretched into hours, student competitors were kept upbeat by some of the 50 volunteers who gave them encouraging remarks and smiles. Some of those who were giving highfives were Hillcrest High School students who participate in the FIRST Robotics competition and volunteer as part of their outreach to provide service. “As with most volunteer efforts, the kids are learning to think outside themselves,” Hillcrest High robotics coach Clief Castleton said. He said it does help to build his program, which in its first season won the Rookie All-Star Award, allowing the team to advance to compete at the world championships. “FIRST does rely heavily on volunteers. At every level and in all positions, volunteers in FIRST see what the result is for the kids who participate. Those volunteers that are in from industry or higher education are training their future employees and students.” Castleton, who has received the FIRST Outstanding Volunteer Award at the high school level, is one of the volunteers who stands out at the qualifier held every year at Albion Middle School. As the emcee, he is

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found not only announcing the teams as their robots take center stage to compete, but also informing, educating and entertaining, said fellow volunteer and tech team member Katie Blunt, who matches up a song to every team’s creative name. “He’s the glue on the floor, not only hyping people up, but pumps up the energy as he dances, sings, tells jokes and introduces teams,” she said. “He makes it a point to get to know about every team and their players, their robot, the work they put into it and shares it with the crowd; at the same time, he is giving signals to the tech team from countdown to starting the timer. It isn’t a one-day job for him. He does his research, finding out about all the robot challenges every year and knowing which missions are the ones that reward the big points.” Tournament director Mila Gleason has counted on Castleton and his students to volunteer every year. “We greatly appreciate his and his students’ knowledge as they understand the technical parts and the pressure these kids put on themselves, and Clief offsets it as he’s the king of dad jokes. He just asked why are robots good dancers and got the crowd laughing or moaning with the answer — they have good algorhythms.” Knights of the Legonian Order (Albion Middle) coach Barry Johnson appreciates Castleton’s passion. “I like his enthusiasm for the kids,” Johnson said. “He learns every kid’s name and their robot’s name and makes it personable, so they relax and it’s not stressful. It’s apparent that it’s what he loves, really loves.” Johnson’s first-year co-coach, Tim Barber, said that as the hours of competition wear down, Castleton’s vivacity remains constant. “His energy directly contributes to the energy of the event,” Barber said. “It’s a big part of the fun of this event.”

Volunteering alongside him is head referee Mark Fellows. “Clief’s energy and his ability to relate with kids sets this tournament apart from others that aren’t as engaging or fun,” he said. “While he’s dancing and singing, he’s talking about the names of the missions and making sure everything is running smoothly. “ Midvale Middle School competitor Naoto Robinson said he hopes to continue his interest in robotics at Hillcrest High. “Mr. Castleton makes it exciting here as he dances around and tells jokes among the announcements,” he said. “It makes it more fun for everyone.” Gleason said she doesn’t need to give a script or cues to Castleton. “I can count on him,” she said. “There’s never a dull moment. He’s entertaining, keeping people on schedule, providing commentary, making sure everyone is following the rules — and he wears a hat he makes every year to match the theme. And it’s not just here, he is a mentor to a lot of teams in the area, his program provides a camp in the summer, he’s always helping others find funding or robot competition tables or whatever they need. He is Canyons School District’s jewel.” Why does Castleton volunteer? “I volunteer because it’s fun and it’s needed. When people ask, I try to help as much as possible,” he said. “Plus, it’s a total blast.” l

Even amongst the robotic competition, FLL volunteer Clief Castleton (top right) is entertaining as well as educating onlookers about the missions. (Julie Slama/ City Journals).

Legos Solve Problems While FIRST Lego League teams competed in several robotic categories, each also had to develop a project that matched the theme, “Into Orbit.” Students needed to identify a physical or social problem faced by humans during long-duration space exploration and design an innovative way to solve the problem by improving something that already exists, using something that exists in a new way or inventing something new. Then, they had to share the problem and solution with others. This year’s projects showed variety from overcoming vision impairment while traveling to entertainment with games or space pets to showering or growing food in space. Some teams also identified the need for exercise to stay healthy as well as how to recycle in space. Butler Middle School’s coach Nikole Holt said her team went through a process to identify challenges such as lack of air, water and food, to loneliness and isolation. They researched human hibernation, she said, before deciding on developing an idea for personalized video games to face the challenge of boredom. “It’s fascinating to learn about research already out there,” she said, adding that the team decided on a personalized video game that can feature family members to overcome boredom and loneliness. Hillcrest High robotics coach Clief Castleton, who has had his own kids involved in FIRST competitions, said students benefit from “learning to problem-solve, work in teams, under the guise of the game. They are also learning to be gracious professionals. The last numbers I heard was that about 55 to 60 percent of kids in FIRST end up in a related field. And what’s really impressive is that 100 percent of kids in FIRST could end up going pro in this field should they choose — and these are in all areas of engineering, not just the technical ones.” This year’s award-winning teams include the project winner Rare Earthlings; the Judge’s Award was given to Robot Maestros; the core values’ winner was Orion 8; the robot games winner was Knights of the Sky; the best robot design went to Silly Space Squids; and the overall champions to 3 Bit Robotics.

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Canyons Board of Education has new president after a decade By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

New Canyons Board of Education President Nancy Tingey speaks at Brighton High’s groundbreaking in August. (Courtesy of Canyons School District)

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just do whatever the teacher needs. I also did math facts at Sunrise for a few years,” said the BYU graduate who earned her bachelor of science in geography. “I used to help with country reports when sixth grade was in elementary.” Tingy is the first female board president since the district’s formation. “It’s not anything I’ve aspired to do. I am here to serve my community and if I can serve the board, I’m happy to do it,” she said. “Being the first female president may be significant to some, but for me, I always try to be an example to do my best through hard work, kindness and compassion, studying and learning, being a team player and celebrating the achievement and efforts of others. If my example can inspire others, that’s great, but I’m not looking to be that with the first, just looking to be my best.” Amber Shill, who was re-elected to the board, was retained as vice president, and Steve Wrigley, who was re-elected to his third term on the board, was voted in as a second vice president. In addition to Shill and Wrigley, board members Clareen Arnold and Amanda Oaks took oaths of office after winning their races in the November 2017 general election. Arnold won re-election and Oaks was newly elected to the seat that was vacated by Taylor. “I like that we have two vice presidents on the board. It’s helpful to share that responsibility, strengthen our board and be at events,” Tingy said. “The leadership of the board doesn’t make decisions, but helps facilitate the board; for example, by creating draft agendas with the superintendent (Jim Briscoe).” Tingy said her approach will be one of teamwork. “I’m really grateful for Sherril’s example and hope to continue the processes and culture I learned under his leadership. It’s been extremely effective that all members

bout 20 years ago, Nancy Tingy’s neighbor suggested they take a quilting class together. While she has made several machine and hand-stitched quilts and given New Canyons Board of Education President Nancy Tingey helps to break ground as construction at Brighton them away through the years, Tingy’s needle High gets underway in August. (Courtesy of Canyons School District) and thread days may be taking a backseat as she recently stepped up as president of Canyons Board of Education. feel safe and have the ability to express their ly approved tax-neutral $283 million bond to On Jan. 8, a decade after Canyons voice,” she said. “That’s how it’s been since rebuild or renovate to modernize and upgrade School District was formed and guided by I’ve been on the board and it works. We come Canyons School District schools, the board Canyons Board of Education President Sherwith a common purpose and when we all will focus on student achievements, including ril Taylor, the board unanimously elected bring our best to the table, we get our best celebrating improved graduation rates up six Nancy Tingy as its president. Taylor retired results in a shared outcome for our commu- percent in the past seven years to 89 percent, December 2018. nities. It’s teamwork — the board, the district and providing opportunities for all students. “It’s pretty humbling,” Tingy said. “I’m — working together where everyone has a She is supportive of the responsive services, very grateful they respected me to put their role and responsibility. I’m not one to be in which provides social and emotional needs trust in me.” the spotlight, but the kind of leader who is for students and the school community. Tingy isn’t a newcomer to the education behind the scenes, who rolls up their sleeves “It’s another part of student safety, which scene. She got involved 24 years ago in her to get the work done.” is a top priority and important to the well-bechildren’s PTA and school community counTingy said that in addition to the recent- ing of our students,” she said. “We want to cils and volunteered at Quail Hollow Elealways strive for continuous improvement in mentary, Albion Middle and Brighton High our core values.” before running for the school board and beCanyons Board of Education’s core ginning her stint to represent an area covervalues are to believe everyone can learn, asing Cottonwood Heights, Sandy and Alta in pire to continuously improve, strive for ex2012. She was re-elected in 2016. cellence, build public trust and confidence “I felt I learned a lot at the school levels through transparency, be guided by evidence through the years and appreciated what othwhile encouraging innovation and creativity, ers did for my children, so I wanted to serve collaborate to deliver the best outcomes, act to help make it better for others,” she said. with integrity and build relationships through Tingy was involved in helping create mutual respect and care deeply about what Canyons School District by serving on comthey do and how they do it. mittees. In 2017, Tingey served as the Utah “I’m a huge believer in the public eduSchool Boards Association president. In cation system and am dedicated to high-qual2018, she served as the association’s legislaity education,” Tingy said. “I’m passionate tive liaison. She recently served as board vice about students’ learning and improving and president under Taylor, but has maintained having high expectations with providing the volunteering weekly in elementary schools, support for it. We value our teachers and long since her five children graduated. After being voted in Jan. 8 as Canyons Board of Education president, Nancy Tingey conducts the meeting with employees and we are all part of those who “I’ve helped students practice math facts new member Amanda Oaks and vice president Amber Shill looking on. (Courtesy of Canyons School District) strive to make things better for those who live for years at Quail Hollow. At Brookwood, I in our communities.” l

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t a time when Utah’s business industry has a poor showing for gender pay equality, in addition to record low numbers of women in executive roles, many wonder: Can Utah elevate its business practices? Five years ago, the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) created the ElevateHER challenge, in an effort to encourage Utah companies to do better, while fostering a collaborative environment, in lieu of blame. “It’s not a blame or shame game,” said Pat Jones, CEO of WLI. “Men [are] important in addressing this and finding solutions to maximizing our talent pool,” she continued. When a Utah company accepts the ElevateHER challenge, they agree to evaluate the role women hold within their organization. This serves as a means to both increase the number of women in leadership, as well as retain existing talent. Companies are also encouraged to both monitor and identify gender pay inequity within their organization—a practice Jones said has resulted in salary bumps for men, as well as women. Jones explained the idea is to provide companies with a toolbox, which will increase their ability to attract and retain talent. Thus far, almost 200 companies have taken part in the ElevateHER challenge, according to the list of companies on WLI’s website, with the number increasing every year. Of those companies, The Salt Lake Chamber, went from participating in the ElevateHER challenge to inviting WLI to collaborate on an awareness campaign. The gender wage gap campaign was launched in December of 2018, and is designed to offer both education and solutions on ways companies can close the gender wage gap. According to the information from the campaign, Utah ranks 50th in the nation for gender pay inequity, which the Salt Lake Chamber and WLI argue are not just bad for local business, but can also deter quality

companies from moving their businesses to Utah. Materials made available by Salt Lake Chamber and WLI provide real-time examples and current practices of companies who are succeeding in this realm, in addition to highlighting various ways women are often viewed differently in the workplace. In spite of the disparity in treatment for males and females, Jones feels it’s important both parties understand the complimentary differences they both bring to the table. “Men are absolutely advocates and allies of women and working with us,” Jones said. In addition to the ElevateHER challenge, WLI runs other programs including a Career Development Series (CDS), designed to help women maximize their career potential. CDS meets once a month, over an eightmonth period, and includes workshops and conferences for $995, which are geared towards women in mid- to upper-level careers. “We try to keep cost down, but quality very high,” Jones said, of the various programs offered. WLI is also in the process of wrapping up its fourth year running a Political Development Series. For political development training, participants are required to only buy lunch, since WLI did not want any women to not participate due to financial reasons. “I didn’t want women to not take [the class], and not run for office, because they couldn’t afford it,” Jones said. Jones attributes WLI’s ability to keep costs down to the support of the local business community and their sponsorship of the multitude of programs offered. “Frankly, they’re wanting to increase the number of the women they hire,” Jones said, as she explained why companies take such an active role with WLI. While Utah is far from holding a great spot on the national scale of equality in the office, the number of programs in place to help Utah businesses mend their ways suggests prospects may be looking up. l

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nless 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. 7. Exchange insurance information. This is imperative. If you are to file a claim on your car, you will need the other driver’s information. Most likely, after an accident you are feeling jumpy or stressed. It means when you try to write down their information your handwriting will look like ancient hieroglyphics and, unless you are a cryptographer, will be unable to read it later. We live in the 21st century, take a photo of their information and take photos of the damage done to both cars. 8. Don’t admit guilt. Every insurance

company will tell you to do this. Even if you are at fault and it was you to blame. This could drive your premium up or even lead to you being sued. Let the police and insurance companies determine this. 9. Call the police. While some minor accidents don’t require a report to be filed, it’s up to the discretion of the drivers in the accident to call the police. Law enforcement can take statements, get information on injuries and property damage. Be sure to ask for a copy of the accident report. If there is a dispute, the officer will be an important testimony. 10. See a doctor. Depending on the in-

juries suffered or not, it is easy to skip this. A large financial situation has just happened with the car accident, you don’t want another one by seeing the doctor and jacking up your health costs. It’s important to consider it, or possibly speak with one. Adrenaline can be pumping after the accident and one might not notice the amount of whiplash to your neck. Symptoms can take 24 hours to appear. The warning signs include neck pain, stiffness, loss of motion in the neck, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and pain in the shoulders or upper back. It can be better to be safe than sorry. l

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said the district’s tax rate is actually extremely low compared to other similar special taxing districts. According to the presentation made by the administration, the district that funds the Cottonwood Heights Rec Center brings in $2 million more per year. The underfunding of Alta Canyon Sports Center has led to some problems though. The administration cites a lack of space, amenities and aging infrastructure that prevent the center from reaching its potential. The center had two major expansion/ renovation plans put together over the years, but neither were implemented. A planned expansion in 2008 fell apart when the recession began. Another proposed expansion in 2015 didn’t happen when the center didn’t receive the necessary funds from the County ZAP tax (zoo, arts and parks). “Ultimately, Alta Canyon is old. We’re doing the very best with what we have,” Valentine said. “We need to remodel, we need to expand the center.” One possible solution for raising the necessary funds would be to expand the special taxing district to all of Sandy, an option Sandy City Councilman Zach Robinson said was “popular” during the administration’s three town halls, all of which he attended.

Robinson, who regularly utilizes the sports center with his wife and children, said it’s much more than just a gym, citing services like after-school child care that many parents rely on. “It has ingrained itself into the fabric of our community. I believe in what it does for our city,” he said. Valentine agreed, saying that sports centers are different than corporate gyms in that “they’re aimed at families and having activities that support families.” Expanding the taxing district to all of Sandy may be an unpopular idea with residents who live in the southern portion of the city, where driving to the center can take 10 to 15 minutes. However, Valentine said the center has conducted studies about who uses the center, and found that users are spread throughout Sandy, and even beyond its borders. Now with citizen input from both the town hall meetings and a survey, both city officials and the elected board which oversees the taxing district will have to make some tough decisions about what to do. “As the guy that has to figure out where the money is going to come from, it was really helpful to hear a lot of citizen comments,” said Robinson.

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