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BEETDIGGERS’ TRADITIONS CHANGED SOME IN 112 YEARS, BUT STILL HOLDS STRONG By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

n the Jordan High wall honoring famous alumni, including astronaut Don Lind, world middleweight boxing champion Gene Fullmer and PGA golfer Don Collett, is former Midvale City Mayor JoAnn Seghini’s plaque. Seghini, who attended Jordan in the 1950s, can recall a thing or two about the high school back in the day. “It was a time where everything was changing,” she said. “Many of our friends who lived on the west side were told they had to go to Bingham because the population was growing so fast. It was the end of an era and the beginning of the next.” Jordan and Bingham high schools have been tied together from the start, when Bingham was formed a year after Jordan originated in 1907 as the only high school in the southern part of the Salt Lake Valley. Then, in 1958, when Jordan Board of Education changed Bingham’s boundaries to include Herriman, Riverton, Bluffdale, South Jordan and West Jordan, the former Beetdiggers found themselves in the Miners’ camp. “However, many traditions remained the same at Jordan,” Seghini said. “We had wonderful athletic programs; we always won. We had dances; I wore a poodle skirt, sweater and saddle shoes back in the day like everyone else. I was on the debate team and wrote for the school newspaper.” And she is a proud Beetdigger. “We were called the Beetdiggers because there was a lot of agriculture, sugar beets, in the surrounding fields. It was an important crop then. Students would have a couple weeks off to go harvest beets for the West Jordan sugar plant. These were big ugly things, but they were sweet and used for sug-

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Jordan High students support their sugar beet tradition by wearing “Our hearts beet as one” T-shirts. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

ar,” she said. The crops eventually subsided as manufacturers found sugarcane as an alternate source. Since those days, students no longer are excused for weeks to harvest sugar beets, but they have kept that strong bond to their roots. Students now re-enact the topping of a beet with a sugar beet knife, which has a hook for stabbing and lifting the beet from the ground, and a sharp cutting edge used to chop off its

leafy tops. Nick Hansen, class of 1997, remembers as a student body officer traveling to Idaho to beet farms where they dug up beets and chopped off the tops and ate them as a commitment to their namesake. “It was considered a field trip, but it was an important thing we had to do,” he said. This year, the beets were Continued page 9

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Schools overcome challenges with school fundraiser runs, creating lasting memories By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

Willow Canyon students warm up with the help of a PTA volunteer and their mascot before their one-mile run. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

s it going to downpour? Should it be delayed or postponed? Those were the questions surrounding Park Lane Elementary PTA President Shannon Melchior as they watched a weather app during the week. Early on the fun run morning, there were dark clouds and early morning rain and she questioned the decision to run, “rain or shine.” At Willow Canyon Elementary, after warming up with three fitness routines and their wildcat mascot, kids dashed from the playground running past the start, where Sandy Police and vintage car escorts awaited the beginning of the race. However, both fun runs were met with smiles as students enjoyed getting outside, running together to bring in dollars for their school fundraisers. “It’s fun,” said sixth-grader Kathryn Green about participating in her third Willow Canyon fun run. She was joined by her mother, Hannah Stauber, and classmate Natalie Allen, who was running in her fifth school fun run.

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“Best thing is running with my best friend,” Natalie said, adding that running increases her energy. Stauber, who runs marathons, said she appreciates the fun run. “It’s nice to see them getting excited about physical activity,” she said. Parent Patrick Rennie, who was there to cheer on his second-grade son Ronan, agrees. “I like that it gets our students out exercising and that they’re doing it together as a group instead of selling door-to-door,” he said. “We used to do a lot more sports and physical activity in schools, but we’ve moved away from it and now we’re seeing obesity and health issues. We need to make sure our kids are being active.” Jenni Nielsen, who oversaw the onemile fun run, also appreciates the kids being more fit. “The fun run has been a great way for us to promote healthy activity with our community,” she said. “Our families have really taken to the fun run as a great opportunity to

spend time as a family, support the community and have fun while exercising.” The families weren’t the only ones involved. Sports car drivers came to help police escort the fun run in the neighborhood. Mustang GT350 owner David Christensen was ready after his daughter and teacher Amy Hilton asked for his help. “I’m retired, so I said I can do it,” he said before balloons were added to his 1966 decommissioned race car. Others contributed, and local businesses donated activities to be used as incentives for students’ fundraising. In addition, students who brought in donations during the twoweek period also could be eligible for other incentives, from Willow Canyon apparel to a pizza party with the principal, Nielsen said. Willow Canyons’ fundraising goal was set upward to $15,000, Nielsen said. Funds will be earmarked for field trips, class parties, assemblies, Red and White Ribbon weeks, literacy week, arts festival, science fair, Reflections and other activities. “The Willow Canyon Fun Run is a fabulous way to bring the community together to support our local kids,” Nielsen said. Melchior also agrees that running together is a great way to bring together her community, as students ran through the neighborhood, avoiding puddles from the earlier rain. Only kindergartners were channeled into the gym to run. “We call it a fun run miracle,” she said. “We were supposed to run at 10 and the weather app kept showing conditions changing until finally, we saw it was supposed to be clear between 9:45 and 10:15, so the police officer closed off the road so we could cone off the puddles and start.” Joining Park Lane students was the Jordan High cross-country team, who helped with warm-ups and stretching before running

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Are RISE test scores accurate? With issues surrounding the year-end state tests, state assures parents of their accuracy as results released By Julie Slama|julie@mycityjournals.com

anyons School District released its RISE test results on Sept. 27. Murray District released theirs the following Monday. Granite District made results available the previous week. However, with technical problems with Utah’s new computer-adaptive RISE tests, which affected almost 18,500 third- through eighth-grade students statewide, some parents may feel uneasy about their children’s yearend test score results, acknowledged State School District Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning Darin Nielsen. About 1 million students take the assessment. “Parents have been asking questions why there are problems, where they were, what they were and how accurate are the results,” he said. “We understand their concerns and we have been looking into reports of malfunction, incompleteness and inaccuracy. We were using a new testing platform this year and over a five-day period, there were periods of ‘slowness’ and ‘interruptions of service’ so many schools had to stop and quarantine their computers. There is no evidence of data lost or evidence of scores being lost.” Knowing that, and having been part of an independent audit, many district administrators now feel confident in the test scores. “We feel more comfortable than we initially did,” Granite School District Director of Communications Ben Horsley said. “At first, it was a nightmare when students tried to submit and it just froze. The state officials are confident and have done an admirable job piecing together to get the quality results for individ-

with the platform of delivery, Nielsen said. “What was shocking was the easier part of this; we expected the software to take the data and spit it out into a report format, where the data could be downloaded to specific reports for students,” he said. “The problem came in the delivery of the vendor, Questar, to meet what we were promised. At that point, the board met to review the contract.” On June 7, the Utah State Board of Education voted to cancel its contract with Questar Assessment, Inc., the vendor that has provided the technological platform for the state to administer statewide RISE assessments. This school year, the State Board decided to use their previous platform provider, AIR, to deliver the RISE test. The original contract with Questar was more than $44.7 million, Nielsen said. The assessment is a multistage delivery, meaning after the first set of 25 questions, a second stage of questions are given to the students’ level, ranging from easy to difficult. Much of the early feedback of the problems with the assessment was when students submitted their work and saw it “pending” or spinning, Nielsen said. “The proctors were not sure what to do, if tests were submitted or not. Usually, that first panel of questions would be collected and scored, then a second stage of questions would become available. But there was plenty of evidence that the assessment couldn’t move on. We reached out to the vendor and we were told there was ‘slowness’ with their server,” he said.

“There is no evidence of data lost or evidence of scores being lost.” — State School District Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning Darin Nielsen ual student growth and performance, school grades and accountability and for school turnaround status.” Canyons School District Director of Research and Assessment Hal Sanderson said Canyons is encouraged with their results. “We’ve had scores that are very encouraging,” he said. “At the district level, the majority of testing has seen increases.” The 2018-19 test results of Utah’s standards-based assessment, called RISE, which stands for Readiness, Improvement, Success, Empowerment, is measured in terms of proficiency or clear understanding of math, science and English. The issue wasn’t with the test itself, but

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While Jordan School District Superintendent Anthony Godfrey reported “every district had some issues” and “Jordan was in the same boat with intermittent periods” without service, Nielsen said that Murray School District initially questioned the data because of issues with the reports. “Their students would push submit, but the next day, the individual student reports didn’t match the same numbers that were shown on the computer screen. The data base was fine, but the issue was in the reporting function,” he said. One Murray teacher, who spoke with the understanding of not being named, said her students didn’t initially receive the language

arts scores they usually expect, and that’s when many of them began to question the validity of the assessment. Although the testing issues were widespread, Nielsen said there were significant disruptions in some areas, such as the “eighthgrade writing in one whole district — Canyons School District,” Nielsen said. Sanderson confirms that Canyons, like many others, experienced issues. “We had a couple glitches and we’d shut down the computers to save the tests when they wouldn’t save to the RISE servers,” he said. “Mostly, we moved testing to another day. If the tests would not have saved, it would have been a disaster. The tests provide good information. It shows if kids master a concept.” Nielsen also said they received reports that some eighth-grade students who were scheduled to take Secondary Math I weren’t able to access their tests because of the platform errors. While issues came on certain days of testing, Nielsen pointed out that students could take the assessment over a period of time, and he applauds teachers who became flexible and altered their testing times. The first reports of glitches in the testing were on April 25; they continued April 26, April 30, May 2 and May 10. As of April 25, more than 85,500 students had taken the RISE tests and of those, more than 64,800 successfully submitted their scores. Students continued taking the RISE assessment through mid-June to accommodate year-round schools’ testing. There have been reports that tests were lost, but Nielsen said that isn’t accurate. “We don’t have any evidence that students’ tests were completely lost,” he said. “Every teacher codes (categorizes) their tests. If a student didn’t participate, then the teacher needs to code it. The most common is parental exclusion, but there are 16 codes and that was the data that was still needing to be inputted.” Those numbers, 4,583 students who didn’t test for various reasons, were down compared to previous years. An example, he said, was that there were reports of 381 students coded as a health excuse who didn’t complete the test. In 2016, 1,150 students were excused for a health reason. “This year, we had 95% take the RISE test,” he said, up from 91% to 92% the past three years. While RISE testing isn’t mandatory, Nielsen said that come spring 2020, there will be academic incentive to do well on the assessments that align with the core curriculum standards. “There is language in the statue that a teacher can use students who participate and

In its inaugural year, RISE standardized assessments had technical problems when students tried to submit their answers and the system froze.

show proficiency can improve their class grade,” he said, adding that “scores can’t penalize a grade.” Such incentives would be in a school or teacher disclosure statement to be transparent, he said. What might further confuse parents this year is that RISE replaced Utah’s SAGE (Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence) testing, resulting in questions of how they can compare the two year-end examination scores. Nielsen said that originally SAGE testing was written for students in grades three through 10. However, with changes in the test, including when the ACT became the standard for high school sophomores, Nielsen said it was time to rename the year-end assessment. “These are still our questions, similar ones to the SAGE test, that align to our core curriculum,” he said about the questions that are scrutinized by Utah teachers and parents. Currently, the state board is looking for a long-term provider to give the RISE assessment. “Every year, things happen out of our control,” Nielsen said. “We knew there were problems in Texas and after we selected Questar, in New York and Tennessee. We asked what happened and received assurances that the issues would not occur here. We took proactive action and prepared for them, but, unfortunately, we still had issues.” l

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Although Hillcrest High drama students, seen here in 2016, traveled to New York City to better understand theater, they would now need to meet new Canyons School District travel regulations that align with a 1994 court ruling. (Photo courtesy of Marie Otto)

illcrest High’s top band, orchestra and vocal ensemble met earlier this fall to discuss their possible upcoming tour to Washington, D.C. It wasn’t for certain, parents learned, as Canyons School District’s travel policy changed to be compliant with the state. The expected announcement of the trip will be in November. Canyons now has a travel policy that includes a $1,250 price tag limit, non-competitive travel limited to every other year beyond 425 miles unless petitioned, and paperwork can’t be filed more than 150 days before the trip, amongst other regulations, Hillcrest band director Austin Hilla said. “It makes touring for all students more even-handed and accessible, but with restrictions, it becomes a challenge,” he said. “It’s important for our students to go, gain exposure, learn the significant impact of the music culture across our country and are able to communicate in the same language — through music. Our trips are co-curricular, they tie into the core, but are not required for a grade. Last year, they were recorded at a professional recording studio. It’s an opportunity that they wouldn’t get otherwise.” It isn’t just that Canyons is changing their policy. Each local educational agency, or LEA, also more familiarly known as school districts and charter schools, are ensuring their policies regarding travel and student fees.

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“public education isn’t free” and concerns about increasing numbers of fees and soaring amounts, the Utah Board of Education “looked into it to make sure we are compliant” with a 1994 court case ruling. She said the task force discovered that many “schools were misunderstanding the ruling. We found many school districts weren’t compliant with the court ruling” during the past decades. To be fair, Granite School District spokesman Ben Horsley said that with the growth in school programs and competitions, nobody could see the direction of co-curricular activities and travel. “Most school districts thought they were compliant and they were not knowing and unintentionally going against it,” he said. Years ago, “there were no names on jerseys or needing a new helmet, or needing multiple costume changes, or needing to play or perform out of state. Now, our school board will be looking into the activities to determine if the travel is reasonable, if it’s the only competition of its kind to travel, and if these trips are meaningful. We want to make sure all our kids can participate.” In 1994, 17 school children from five area school districts and seven parents heard from Utah’s 3rd District Court that the state must provide “a system of public schools open to all children of the state” and “there must be reasonable uniformity and quality of educational opportunity for all children throughout the state.” Furthermore, the court found that “local (school) boards of education are continuing their efforts to eliminate nonessential expenditures that have unreasonably driven up costs for many programs which have great

value for students, such as choir, debate, vocational courses and team activities, and that additional efforts will be made to ensure that those above the current wavier eligibility standard are not ‘denied the opportunity to participate because of an inability to pay the required fee, deposit or change.’” While fee waivers are available “to ensure that no student is denied the opportunity to participate because of an inability to pay the required fee, deposit, or charge,” fees and fundraising were increased amongst other participants, so much, that it made it difficult for some students to participate in one activity, let alone several, Dayley said. “We were finding that here is a group of three, four, five fee-eligibility students, but we can’t have other students paying additional fees to cover the fee-waiver kids. We need to charge all students equally and have the LEAs pay to have everyone participate,” she said. “If it is a project or field trip related to the course that is graded, then the schools or school districts needs to pay so all students have that same opportunity for the grade.”

Co-curricular activities and travel also were scrutinized.

“We’ve seen prices raised for several uniforms, travel and items that aren’t critical to the activity,” Dayley said. In Granite, where more than 60% of the students qualify for fee waivers, their Board of Education looks for equality amongst the high schools. “Gone is the day that names are printed on jerseys and are given to students at the end of the year,” Horsley said. “We need to make it a quality experience and quality program across the board.” Another example, Dayley said are performing arts trips. “If schools feel that travel and performance are important for the band, choir or performing arts group to provide an integral part of their education, then they need to evaluate if it’s good enough for the rich kids, how they will help pay for the socio-economic kids and find a way,” she said. “What we need to question is ‘is the trip to Disney for one hour of instructional time considered instruction or is it more of a trip?’” Several districts’ drama teachers have sidestepped these rules by creating a com-

munity-based trip to New York, allowing students, alumni and others to join on what may have once been a school trip, Dayley said. “As long as it’s a community trip, and teachers aren’t using the school to promote or handle arrangements or be liable, and advertise it ‘at an arm’s length,’ from the school, then it’s permissible,” she said. Complying with the changes ahead with activity fees and travel, Dayley said, “It will be a bumpy road ahead. Some rural districts already have made that hard decision. They don’t have a football team, or choir, or cheerleaders.” Canyons School District Spokesman Jeff Haney said Canyons’ discussion at all levels has been how to fairly implement fees at the most reasonable cost possible while still maintaining the same number and quality of activities that parents have come to expect from Canyons District schools. “Travel has become an expectation by many parents and students,” he said. “But the district must consider if the travel is contributing to an academic goal and if the district is able to fund fee-waivers for students where needed. The other danger is that if robust programs are not provided, families with means will continue to seek private lessons, teams or instruction, but students without the means would lose the opportunity to participate at school. The (Canyons) Board of Education is giving great consideration to what is fair and reasonable while also considering how to maintain robust and educational programs for all students.” As of April 1, schools now have to outline what is included with the fee charges, whether it’s a lab fee or a sports and club activity fee — and there are regulations in fundraising, including the amount raised and the families’ time commitment involved. “We want transparency. We want to know what’s important and what schools are doing with the fees,” Dayley said. “We want parents knowing, before their student goes into it, how much the maximum amount will be.” Horsley said that there will be changes, as the law states that fundraising is optional and that the school district will need to cover costs. He said Continued page 12

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Continued from front page brought to the school. The current tradition of the sugar beets is to have each new student body officer as well as teachers and administrators chop off its top and take a bite at a school-wide assembly. It is the favorite tradition of Charlonian drill team member Kayla Siebeneck, class of 2022. “It’s pretty funny watching them chop the leaves off and eat them,” she said. Former school principal Tom Sherwood said it’s not only fun for students to see, but they’re also learning an important lesson. “The sugar beet tradition is cool,” he said. “A lot of kids haven’t ever seen one and the historical reference of the sugar beets is a big part of our history and industry in the Salt Lake Valley. It’s why the Beetdiggers are called the Beetdiggers.” Sherwood is credited for giving honorees, as well as retiring faculty who have served at the school for more than a decade, a sugar beet knife. “We laser-engraved it and would present them at the closing faculty meeting and they just loved it,” he said. Seghini has hers from when she was appointed to the Hall of Fame, tucked away with her yearbooks. Sherwood’s is in a shadow box on a shelf. Watching the traditional chopping was Digger Dan, who cheered on those who sampled the beets. Digger Dan, who Seghini said

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wasn’t around when she was at school, actually began as a cartoon character named “Topper” in 1955 in the school yearbook, according to Diane Workman, who served as the vice president over archives for the Jordan High Alumni Association. There’s even a bobblehead of Topper in the Alumni Association’s room, sandwiched in a display case amongst yearbooks, megaphones, old photographs, plaques, sporting gear and other Jordan High mementoes. But it was the class of 1986 who started Digger Dan’s legacy, Workman wrote for the Alumni Association. “The motive was to increase student involvement, show school spirit and liven up the student body at assemblies and sporting events,” she said. Hansen, who played wide receiver on the state championship team as well as played basketball and ran track, said during his era, his class voted to keep the traditions of Jordan High when the school opened in its new building in 1996. “Everyone loved the name, the mascot, the colors; it’s who we were. It seemed like a seamless tradition,” he said, adding that the class of 1921’s stained-glass mosaic JHS window that illuminated after each victory was moved to the new school. That is part of the history with the Beetdiggers, said Alumni Association President Kathy Damjanovich, who recently bestowed their annual Harvest Award at a school as-

Digger Dan gives Jordan High Principal Wendy Dau a hug before a pep assembly. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

sembly. Damjanovich graduated in 1963, after her dad and mom graduated from Jordan in 1942 and 1943, respectively; her brother; her husband in 1961 and his father before him; and even her son graduated as a Beetdigger in 1999. “Jordan High was the center of activities in the area,” she said. “Everyone went to the school on Friday nights for football or basketball — the entire community.” Damjanovich, who was a member of the Charlonians and followed her mother as editor of the school newspaper, knows much of the recent school history. Her dad cut beets in the fields. She and her husband felt the after-effects of the boundary change that split Jordan and Bingham high schools. Her son was a Beetdigger in the starting years of the third and current high school. “We had an open house about the move and there was much talk about carrying over

our traditions,” she said about the school that first started in the basement of a church. “It was joked that Larry Miller (West High alum), who bought the old school, was going to tear Jordan down because it would serve us right since Jordan beat West High for the state championship. But he was the one who offered money for scholarships, which started our scholarship fund which now is over $200,000 that we’ve given 10 per year since 1995.” Damjanovich said those “amazing” service scholarships are part of the heart and foundation of the Alumni Association, which began in 1994 under the direction of Glenn Sacos for four years, then carried on 16 more by Glen Watts. Damjanovich, who has been the president for the past decade, said the organization not only supports students in several activities, but they also hold car shows, yard sales and sells memorabilia to add to the scholarship fund and boost spirit. Current Principal Wendy Dau said the association is 50,000 members strong and supportive of current students. “They help keep our traditions strong,” she said. “We have T-shirts for the students to wear to the game tonight that say, ‘Our Hearts Beet as One.’ It’s our theme. Being a Beetdigger brings us together. It doesn’t matter what our background is; we all attend school here and graduate as a Beetdigger. It unifies us.” l

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Sandy bookstore hosts author of humorous book on homeschooling and parenting By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

hen Crystal Liechty of West Jordan became a mom, she had no idea that her three kids would provide her with enough humorous material for a book. But they did. A signing for Liechty’s book, “Educating Mom,” was held at the Printed Garden Bookstore in Sandy on Oct. 5. The book features writing by Liechty, illustrations by Steve Heumann and a forward by James Dashner. “This is the first event we’ve done that’s just about us and this book. I brought all the kids, though I’m afraid of them spouting off at the mouth. But if you’ve read the book, you know they do that,” Liechty said. “Educating Mom” is written as a graphic novel. The text is supplied by real-life situations at Liechty’s house. Heumann then illustrates comics to go along with the text. Liechty got the idea to turn her trying and funny moments as a homeschooling mom into a comic several years ago. After working as an editor for the Valley Journals (which became the City Journals), she wanted to publish her own paper. “Because my kids were so funny, I wanted to make what Crystal Liechty, author of “Educating Mom,” held a they said into a comic. So I hired Steve to book-signing event in Sandy Oct. 5. Illustrator Steve help me, and we’ve been working together Heumann and author James Dashner in the back- ever since,” Liechty said. ground. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals) Liechty asked her friend James Dashner

to write a forward for the book. Dashner is a New York Times bestselling author. He’s best known for “The Maze Runner” books, which were made into movies. “Crystal and I met at the Storymakers Conference 15 years ago. We support each other as writers, so when she asked me to be here, I was happy to do it,” Dashner said. Heumann said this is a good time for the medium of graphic novels. “I’ve been into comic books since I was a kid, so I always thought it was a legitimate art form. One thing I like about comics that you can’t do in a traditional novel or movie is that you can control time. The way you sequence the art can force the reader to pause or look longer at a frame,” Heumann said. Heumann said he goes to a lot of “cons” — comic conventions — and does a lot of illustration work in that area. But working with Liechty is a natural fit. Heumann and his wife live in Liechty’s neighborhood and both families homeschool their kids. Liechty sends Heumann material, then he’ll go through and pick what he thinks are the funniest parenting anecdotes. “I figure out which ones are best suited to a comic. Then I’ll plan it out — if it’s short I use four squares [of illustrations]. If it’s longer, I can put in a ‘reaction’ square without dialogue,”

Heumann said. Liechty’s supporters filled the Sandy bookstore at the Oct. 5 signing event. Owner Aaron Cance said he likes to support local writers. “I think events like this are good for a bookstore. I try to have one to two events per week. Having a local writer in here is good for everyone. I’m a writer myself and this gives me a good vehicle to support writers,” Cance said. Among Liechty’s fans was her sister, Tiffany Pyper of West Jordan. “The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of my sister is she is hilarious. When we were growing up she did comedy in talent shows. And she’s always been a good writer. She was just finding her niche,” Pyper said. The Liechty kids, Griffin, AJ and Hazel, got to sign books with their mom and Heumann. “I think my mom is really good at writing. It’s pretty cool that she writes about us, but it can also be scary. We’re talking, and then all of a sudden what we just did is on Facebook. So I guess I’m kind of famous,” said Liechty’s 10-year-old daughter AJ. “They’re kind of getting to an age where they won’t let me share what happens anymore. We’ll be talking and they say, ‘Don’t put that on Facebook!” Liechty said. So she wrote a book instead. l

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Hula hoop fitness works the core and strengthens core values By Linnea Lundgren | linnea.lundgren@mycityjournals.com

Draper resident Taylor Hansen teaches hula hoop fitness classes for women and girls, a workout that exercises both the mind and the body. (Photo courtesy Taylor Hansen)

ne of Taylor Hansen’s central beliefs is that of service to others, and she often asks herself the question, “How can I serve more?” She found the answer in the humble hula

hoop and the fitness classes she’s created around it. “It has become a big passion project for me,” said Hansen, a Draper resident who teaches hula hoop fitness classes for women and girls every month at CrossFit Aether Gym in Sandy. These classes give Hansen the opportunity to serve those seeking a fun, new way to exercise. And, it’s also a way to serve the community with a portion of each class’s proceeds going to local charities including the Ripple Effect Project, Ronald McDonald House and Operation Underground Railroad. Hansen has always led an active life, competing in CrossFit and bodybuilding competitions and making a career as a fitness trainer and coach. But several years ago, she sought exercises less intense than weight lifting. And, around the same time, she was a stay-at-home mom with a new baby and experienced the highs and the lows that come with that. “I felt like (exercise) helped me fight any unnecessary sadness and loneliness,” she said of that time. Talking with other moms, she learned many struggled with the same things. “I wanted to show them if I can maintain my health, be active, (they can too),” she said. “Spend-

ing an hour a day moving really makes me feel good.” After seeing hula hoop performers, she took it up as a hobby and decided to share her love for it by teaching others. Her classes, which started last January, are geared to all women regardless of age, fitness ability or body type. “Hula hooping is very feminine. It is expressive, it’s playful. It’s a chance to dance and be calm and graceful,” Hansen said. But, make no mistake — hula hooping is also a full-body workout that strengthens the core, improves posture and works mind-body coordination. “It’s an hour packed with a lot of stuff,” Hansen said. With a happy hits soundtrack playing, Hansen guides hula hoopers in 5- to 10-minute routines: a warm-up, core work, hand spins and weaves, free flow, and, for the grand finale, a step-by-step choreographed routine. Sometimes, she’ll throw in a twist, like doing the Macarena while hula hooping. “What I love about it is I can do tricks, I can drop it and mess up and laugh at myself. I can do silly things and not take things too seriously,” Hansen said. “I think it would be awesome for people to find a love in that, or that it inspires them to find something playful. It is our responsibility to keep ourselves feeling young.”

West Jordan residents Staci Mower and her 15-year-old daughter Emma come to Hansen’s class regularly. Emma has spina bifida, so the exercises help loosen her hips, plus the class makes her feel included. “It’s fun,” Emma said. “I can mess up. I can do whatever. Taylor engages me with the workout and helps me get to be where I want to be.” For Staci, who sits all day at her desk job and suffers from anxiety, the chance to have an hour to let loose with her teenager and exercise is a winning combination. In class, she said, there is no competition. There’s just you and a hula hoop. “I feel like I work all my muscles; but I feel my mind is clear,” Staci said. “It just wipes your mind clean. You’re in the zone.” While Hansen’s classes are held in the gym, hula hoops go with her wherever she travels (some are collapsible). She often can be seen hooping it up on Potato Hill or at Draper Park where she offers free lessons. There are no limits with hula hoops — all you need is space, she said. And for those who think they can’t get into the hula groove, there is one thing Hansen guarantees. “You’ll leave the class knowing how to hula hoop.” Visit Hula Hoop Fitness Utah on Facebook for class times. l

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Cottonwood High School students participated during their music tour in 2018 in Los Angeles. Many school districts now will examine if travel is beneficial to the academic goals of the school. (Photo couresty of Amber Tuckness/Cottonwood High)

that a Granger High audit showed that cheerleader fees cost about $2,500, but “not a single one paid because they were covered by fundraisers. But now, if someone doesn’t want to participate in fundraising, they don’t have to.” However, their costs are being examined. “We need to look to see if our fees are reasonable and if they really need to have four outfits and three out-of-state trips,” he said.

It isn’t just the Utah Board that is reviewing the fees.

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This year, in the legislature, House Bill 250 would require LEAs to evaluate and review their school-fee policies and take corrective action. HB250 goes in effect Jan. 2020. Once made aware of the need to review their school-fee policies, Canyons Board of Education began studying Canyons’ fee structures almost immediately, Haney said.

“Principals, coaches, advisors, administrators and board members diligently studied the district’s fee structure, discussed how improvements could be made, and reviewed what could be done to realign to the new requirements,” he said about their travel policy that was approved May 7. “One of the overarching guiding principles is how to implement fee waivers for students according to the law and within the district’s budget.”

And if LEAs don’t comply?

“We will work with the school districts to be aligned,” Dayley said. “Basically, they’d have to ignore us for two years and if they do, then the last resort would be withholding of funds, but I don’t foresee that. We want to help students prepare and meet the goals of Utah’s education system. We want the same right for all students as the court stated back 25 years ago, but now there’s more clarification and ways to support involvement so all programs can be made accessible to students.”l

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These barrels may not move for two years, as Outlaw Distillery’s rum ages. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

There’s no compromise on the practice “from grain to glass” at Outlaw Distillery. Kirk and Denise Sedgwick, co-owners of Outlaw Distillery, are passionate about ensuring quality products for their customers. All of their spirits are absent of artificial flavorings and are made from natural, local, quality ingredients. In order to create Outlaw Distillery’s

line of handcrafted spirits including Rum, Spiced Rum, Coffee Rum, White Whiskey, Bourbon Whiskey and Moonshine, Kirk and Denise allow only the highest grade of raw natural materials into their distillery. The majority of these materials, like corn, wheat, oats, rye and barley, are all produced by Utah farmers. Any materials the Sedgwick’s can’t obtain locally, they’ll purchase from U.S.based companies exclusively. As an example of raw natural quality ingredients, Outlaw Distillery only uses fancy molasses. “That’s what the industry calls their finest batches,” clarified Kirk, as many people have questioned the term “fancy.” (That’s in comparison to blackstrap molasses, which is the lowest-quality molasses, Kirk explained.) Denise and Kirk are strict about not adding artificial flavoring or sweeteners to any of their recipes. Instead, they pull their flavors from the natural ingredients themselves. For example, Outlaw Distillery’s coffee rum is made from coffee beans directly. Kirk described the process as similar to how cold brew is steeped and made at coffee shops. He takes coffee beans from Bad Ass Coffee

Company and throws them in with the other ingredients needed to distil rum. After the coffee rum has acquired the desired flavor, Kirk will filter out the coffee beans. Using only natural ingredients and not allowing for artificial flavoring are practices that many of the local distilleries agree on. Kirk reported that many of the local distillers are friends, so he doesn’t see any of them as competition. Outlaw Distillery’s products can take anywhere from two weeks to two years to distill. Kirk can distill a barrel of moonshine or white whiskey in as little as two weeks. However, a barrel of rum will need to age for at least two years. Growing up in Utah, Kirk has always been fascinated by the infamous history of the state. He always loved reading about Butch Cassidy, who was born in Beaver, and the Outlaw Trail which ran through Utah. Outlaw Distillery is completely locally owned and operated. Denise and Kirk do all their own distilling, with their family and friends helping out when needed. Kirk designed and built the equipment for his distillery. Even though Outlaw Distillery is a fairly

new business, opening their doors in January 2015, Kirk has been distilling liquor for over 19 years. In addition to their liquor products, Outlaw Distillery hosts tours and tastings. Kirk enjoys hosting these in-depth tastings and tours. During his 90-minute tour, he educates attendees on an assortment of information relative to distilling. Kirk teaches attendees how to read the labels on liquor in order to ensure they’re getting the best product. He also walks attendees through the process of distilling. “You could go home and make your own liquor after my tour,” he says with a laugh. Tours, tastings, and products can all be purchased from their store in Midvale (552 W. 8360 South). Outlaw Distillery is licensed as a liquor retailer, so customers can stop by on their way home from work to pick up their favorite liquor. “You don’t have to hassle with the lines at the state liquor store,” Kirk says. For more information on Outlaw Distillery, visit their website at OutlawDistillery. com or visit them on Facebook at Outlaw Distillery.

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Students to pay tribute to local active military, veterans By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

t Eastmont Middle School, every student will be involved in honoring veterans and active military this approaching Veterans Day. “All our students in our language arts classes write letters to our veterans,” Eastmont National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) adviser Russ Fullmer said. “We want the veterans to know how much we appreciate them and we want to get our kids involved in the process of learning about their service and sacrifice.” The letters are then bound and given to any veteran or active-duty military member in the community, who are invited to the sixth annual Veterans Day breakfast and program, held at Eastmont Middle School, 10100 South 1300 East. This year, the school will pay tribute to these special guests at 7:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8 beginning with the free full breakfast, cooked and prepared by the family and consumer sciences education students. The program, which begins at 8 a.m., will begin with NJHS students conducting the flag ceremony. The club officers also will speak and present a slide show. Eastmont’s NJHS has coordinated this event since its inauguration five years ago, when 50 veterans in the community were thanked by students. These current 50 NJHS members carry a GPA of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0

scale, help with three in-school service projects, as well as contribute at least 10 hours to the community outside of school. In addition, there will be patriotic songs performed by the 35-member choir. About 85 flags will dot the school campus, honoring the veterans, Fullmer said. Eastmont is just one of several schools in the area honoring veterans. At nearby Park Lane Elementary, students are inviting veterans and active military to join them at the second annual Donuts with Vets. The continental breakfast of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, milk, orange juice and chocolate milk will be held at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the school library, 9955 Eastdell Drive. “We will honor each of our veterans and ask them what branch they served in,” PTA President Shannon Melchior said. “Some will come in their uniforms, which is fun for our students, and we’ll ask how long they served and if they have any special memories of their service they want to share. Then, we’ll read some of the students’ thank-you notes to them.” There also will be a bulletin board of students’ family members who are serving on display.

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RSL players teach Sprucewood students how to be fit By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

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Scheels, Besler shared with students about healthy nutrition while Kreilach demonstrated some of his pre-game warm-up routine. “There wasn’t as much knowledge of the negative effects of sugary drinks when I was a kid,” Besler said. “But I’m here to share with them how much sugar is in the drink and tell them there’s no reason to drink as much as some do. I like to eat and drink healthy and be active. It’s important at the end of the day to stay healthy and love what we do.” Together with Mary Van Minde, RSL foundation director, Besler asked students to match the amount of sugar, spooned up in packets, to which drinks ranging from soda pop to lemonade to energy drinks. After a few guesses, the students put them in order with A&W Rootbeer leading the list at 75 grams. “We want kids to know how important it is to stay active and be healthy, and nowadays, sugary drinks are targeted to kids and can lead to obesity, so that’s why we focus on that and ask students to read labels and be aware of it,” Van Minde said. Fifth-grader Olive Monge, who plays soccer for the Avalanche Club, said she learned she only needs 24 grams of sugar per day. “We learned that a lot of different kinds of drinks and soda have a lot more grams of

sugar than what we need,” she said. “I drink a lot of water.” Students also learned the importance of warming up as Kreilach lead them through a series of stretches that help to improve his flexibility and prepare him to play. “I liked learning how they got ready on game day by going to bed early, drinking water two days before eating enough food, but little with sugar and how Damir plays with his daughter beforehand and Nick walks his dog around this area,” said fourth-grader Logan Bell, who plays soccer for Blue Knights. “And Damir hits Nick every time he wraps his shin guard.” Logan also recalls that Kyle Beckerman ties his left shoelace tighter than his right and that both RSL players said Justen Glad is the funniest member on the team. Joining Kreilach was RSL’s Director of Community Relations Kyle Schroeder, who showed students a GPS device to monitor athletes for “how far they ran, how fast they ran, how high they jump.” “We can detect who are close to being injured before they even know it,” Schroeder said. In addition, the two players gave the school autographed soccer balls and items for students as well as answered questions.

“I liked how we could ask them a bunch of questions because it’s hard to ask them on the field how they became a professional player,” Olive said. “It was really great they gave us soccer balls.” Playworks coach Jana Sohm agrees. “It means a lot to kids,” she said. “They look up to these RSL players and are encouraged to do their best.” Tied into the event was the announcement that teachers will receive $250 through RSL’s Scoring for Schools for the second year in a row. Last year, Principal Lori Reynolds said all 16 teachers in the school applied and received grants for items in their classrooms. “It’s a wonderful program that supports our students and teachers,” she said. “And it’s also important for our kids, who are technically advanced, to remember to just be kids, get outside and get fit. This presentation with professional soccer players might give them that extra incentive to get out and get active.” Chelsey Gunderson, Scheels marketing/ events leader, said this is the second year of Get Fit with RSL & Scheels. “We love giving back to our community and making a positive impact with youth,” she said. l

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Alta cheerleaders bring light to Out of Darkness walk By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com school event, but instead, it was an event that reached nearly 7,000 area residents who walked in support of suicide prevention and awareness. The Out of Darkness walk, created by the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, was chaired by Shari Elliott, who lost her son to suicide July 15, 2013. “The biggest thing is people are afraid to talk about it and we hope to break that stigma that holds people back,” she said. “Our first goal is participation; second is fundraising. Our kids are dealing with a lot of stuff on their phones with social media that wasn’t the norm years ago. We want to give them hope and have them connect with others who understand, can help, relate and have been there.” While the fundraising can help in investing in creating educational programs, advocate for public policy and support survivors of suicide loss, the focus, Elliott said, is to encourage involvement. That’s one reason Hillcrest High social studies teacher David Veenstra joined memAlta High cheerleaders support walkers at the Out bers of the school’s 40-member Hope Squad of Darkness suicide awareness walk in Liberty Park. and participate at the walk — to serve as a role (Julie Slama/City Journals) model. “It’s important for kids to know they have he cheerleaders waved their pom-poms support and to bring this issue out to the puband students joined in circling Liberty lic,” he said. “We need to be willing to talk Park. It could have looked like a typical

about it.” During the event, walkers could choose to wear beads, each symbolizing a message, or perhaps they themselves have struggled or have lost someone from suicide, Elliott said. “Schools didn’t prepare students and my son was 15 when he began to shut down. I can see and know others’ stories by the beads. I’ve worn beads to remember my son and complete strangers have come up to me and given me a hug, without a word spoken. There’s a bond,” she said. Elliott also said it has become easier for students to find help with the recent introduction of the statewide SafeUT app, which provides real-time crisis intervention with counselors to youth through texting as well as a confidential tip message to school administrators on bullying, threats, violence and depression. “It’s a crucial tool for adolescents since many of them have cell phones,” she said. Hillcrest High sophomore Jacob Soto said he is familiar with the app as a member of the Hope Squad, a student group that serves as the “eyes and ears” of the school. His focus is to befriend his classmates. “Middle school was really hard; people said all sorts of rude comments. I realized that others can go through that and wanted to help

others feel more comfortable at school,” he said. “Everyone needs a friend, someone to talk to and so that’s why I’m here — just to support other people and help them.” That’s also why Alta High cheerleaders got involved during the Out of the Darkness walk. “We want to show we care,” freshman Kynzie Henriod said. Cheer squad member Bailee Selders agrees. “We want to support the walk; it’s a good cause, and we want to support everyone,” she said. Alta cheer team parent Leigh Warby said the subject reaches all students. “It has an impact on them,” she said. “Just feeling left out — they all have gotten so many texts and have seen the effects of being left behind. We want to be supportive, to build up community.” Other organizations, community groups and individuals took part in the walk, which had an estimated 3,000 people sign up on the walk day, and afterward was cleaned up by Skyline High students. “We’re outgrowing Liberty Park,” Elliott said. “We’re opening up conversations. It’s a good thing, but we’re going to have to look for another spot.” l

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ust like any regular person who wants to take out a loan, a municipal government can get a better deal on the terms of the loan if they’re in a better financial position. A city’s financial situation is measured by their bond rating, and Sandy City just scored the highest bond rating possible. The city recently was upgraded to a AAA bond rating by Standard & Poors, one of the three big credit-rating agencies. It was an upgrade from Sandy’s previous rating of AA+, which the city had maintained since 1999, according to Brian Kelley, the city’s finance director. “It’s similar to anyone’s credit rating. You build credit, and when you go to get a loan or any kind of financing, your credit score has a big impact on the interest rates you can get,” explained Kelley. The process to get the bond rating upgraded included putting together a presentation about the city’s financial position as well as an interview with S&P representatives. The company then took a few weeks to analyze the city’s data, after which they came back with the AAA rating. Kelley said he believes a few factors may have played into the city getting the upgraded

rating. First, the economy as a whole being strong helps to ensure that the city’s sources of income are reliable. Second, Kelley said new criteria being used by S&P allows them to consider not only the financial situation of the city itself, but also the region surrounding it. Since Utah’s economy is even stronger than the national average, that helped Sandy achieve its AAA rating. Sandy is just the sixth city in Utah to get the highest possible bond rating, and is one of 63 municipalities in the country to do so, out of a total of 851 that were assessed by S&P, according to Kelley. The improved rating means Sandy City can finance bonds or loans at lower interest rates. “When you’re doing multimillion-dollar projects, it adds up to a lot of money in interest savings,” Kelley said. That could prove especially important for Sandy, considering the city has multiple capital project needs, such as the possibility of rebuilding the parks and recreation building or Alta Canyon Recreation Center. The possibility of issuing a bond for such projects was discussed during the council’s budget process this year, and will likely be another big focus next year. l

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lta High student Chelsea Pierson is looking to add a new course to her schedule in January — Introduction of Special Education, offered by the University of Utah. “I have loved being a peer tutor and am a member of Happenings, where we do activities with students with special needs every month,” said the senior, who would like to pursue a career in horse therapy or nursing. She and classmate Stefani Helm listened as the new partnership program was outlined where students would attend one class per week, then complete assignments through working as a peer tutor. “These are meant to weave together really well,” U of U special education professor Shamby Polychronis said. However, instead of taking the class at the U, it would be offered at the high school for two hours after school and tuition would be reduced from “thousands to $60,” Polychronis said. “Whether or not it’s a career path, it can count toward credits and save an incredible amount — and it is a class that I think everyone would benefit from,” she said. “It gives people a better perspective and understanding on relationships and working with people with disabilities.” Plus, Canyons School District Human Resources Administrator Jo Jolley said the credits would transfer to any college or university. Polychronis said that while more people are familiar with the Civil Rights Act in the 1960s, fewer realize that the People with Disabilities Act came about around the same time. “There used to be the notion that ‘special people go to special places.’ That’s problematic. We need to be respectful and learn how to make better opportunities. We have a sense of justice, inclusion, respect and care,” she said. Helm said she has learned that through volunteering with SNAP — a church program that partners volunteers with a person with special needs to interact and do activities together. “I’m going to be a peer tutor next semester so I thought I should learn about this class,” she said, adding that in college she may pursue African studies or math. “It’s important to learn about all people.” Alta was selected to pilot this program because it has a strong peer tutor program, Jolley said. Alta Principal Brian McGill said they have about 30 slots for students to explore this course, and that high school students are encouraged to be a peer tutor. On an average, McGill says there are 100 peer tutors who help students with disabilities. “We feel that many of these students

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Sandy City Journal

NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2019 I N T HI S I S S UE: Bradburn Brief ................................. 1

Interfaith Music Festival .................... 3

Citizen Appreciation Awards .............. 1

SAG’s Arsenic and Old Lace .............. 3

Current Job Openings....................... 1

River Oaks Golf Course..................... 4

Quick Tips For Winter ....................... 2

Alta Canyon Sports Center................. 4

Fire Safe Cooking............................. 2

Storm Drains: Do Your Part ............... 4

Economic Development Update ......... 2

Recylcing: Back to Basics................. 5

Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter ......... 2

Fall Leaf & Thanksgiving Collection ... 5

Parks & Recreation .......................... 3

Calendar of Events ........................... 5

Connect With Us! sandy.utah.gov/citizen-connect

BRAD BUR N BRIEF Dear Sandy Resident, This time of year, we all take a moment to gather with our families and reflect on the things we are grateful for in our lives. I am especially grateful to those residents who spend their free time actively participating in this community. A quote by Max Lucado states, “No one can do everything but everyone can do something.” I see residents every day who represent this ideal with their small acts of service to make our community better. Development in our city is a topic that residents care deeply about. My stance on growth in Sandy has never wavered. High-density developments are only appropriate in areas of the city that have close access to mass transit or freeways. It should not encroach on our peaceful neighborhoods or encumber the flow of traffic. I will continue to do everything in my power to make sure that this kind of development stays in the areas of the city like the downtown Cairns District. It is important to keep in mind that I, as the Mayor, do not make rezoning decisions. City Council is solely

responsible for land use in our strong mayor form of government. Where I can make a difference is by restructuring the process to make it more transparent and responsive to the community. When I took office, we reorganized the neighborhood meetings that are held prior to a development approval to ensure that surrounding neighbors are invited and all public comments are captured. I appointed a planning commission that would be completely independent from the Mayor’s office and directed my staff to no longer provide recommendations about approvals. Under this new format, the planning commission can weigh each project objectively and make a recommendation to City Council. Over the last 20 months, it has been my priority to take the time to listen to all sides and find solutions that work for property owners and the community. It isn’t possible to stop all growth but we can plan for growth where the infrastructure supports it and has minimal impact to residents. It is important that we have a diverse mix of housing options for all stages of life. We want to be able to stay close to our children and grandchildren and

Citizen Appreciation Awards CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Do you know someone in Sandy that has had a huge impact on our community? We want you to nominate them for the 2020 Citizen Appreciation Awards. Online submissions are due by Nov. 10, 2019. Nomination Form: sandy.utah.gov/awards NOMINATION CATEGORIES INCLUDE: • Parks & Recreation Coach of the Year • School Coach of the Year • Teacher of the Year • Long-Term Citizen Contribution Award • Community Special Interest Group Award • Humanitarian Award • Volunteer of the Year I S S U E # 63

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that means we must have housing in all price ranges. By working together, we can find solutions that preserve the things we love about living here while accommodating those who wish to make Sandy their home in the future. Don’t forget you can connect with us to get more information by going to sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing our social media channels @SandyCityUtah on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for daily updated information. Download the Sandy CityServe app to alert city staff on issues that need attention. You can also send me an email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov. Have a very happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours! Mayor Kurt Bradburn

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS Full-Time • Police Officer • Streets Maintenance Worker

Part-Time Non-Beneﬁtted • Custodian • Crossing Guard • Referee Many exciting job opportunities currently open. See www.sandy.utah.gov/jobs for openings P A G E

Emergency Quick Tips for Winter By the Emergency Management Division Jeffory Mulcahy, Sandy City Emergency Manager 801-568-7279 or jmulcahy@sandy.utah.gov What happened to fall? I’ve heard that a few times as cold temperatures seem to be hitting early this year. With that in mind, are you ready for freezing temperatures, road closures, severe storms, ice, electrical outages, etc.? Fortunately, we have prior warning when it comes to storms, which gives us time to prepare, but do you want to wait? Severe storms can cause power outages that can last for days, stores will be scavenged, and roads will be turned to ice. These storms bring additional hazards and waiting to prepare yourself and your family right before one hits, or right when it gets here, will leave you way behind. There’s still time. You can get ready now! Plan ahead for peace of mind in an emergency. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare:

Sandy Economic Development Update The new American Express office will be completed by the end of this year and will bring 900 jobs to Sandy!

WATER – This is the most important thing to have on hand. What if the water pipes burst in your home or water becomes inaccessible? Have a stash of water that will last you for three days or more, for both drinking and sanitation. The general rule of thumb is to store one gallon of water per person per day. FOOD – You don’t want to be “hangry” in an emergency situation. Have enough food for three days or more (and don’t forget your pets). Store foods that are easy to prepare such as freeze-dried meals (adjust your water storage accordingly). They can sit on the shelf for 25 years and are always ready to go. Oh, and don’t forget the comfort foods. SANITATION – Stay clean! Have wipes and hand sanitizer on hand. You may not have many options for “washing.” INFANT CARE – Do you have enough diapers tucked away that will get you through to the next visit to the store? Also, don’t forget formula and/or baby food. LIGHT AND HEAT – No power means no lights, and most likely your furnace won’t function either. Think about alternative sources of light and heat. Additional blankets and propane heaters (those made for indoor use) will keep you comfortable, until power is restored. Flashlights and battery-powered candles can provide light. FUEL – Always maintain half a tank of gas and be sure to top off before a storm. Top off your propane tanks as well. You may need to cook on your grill or boil water. ENTERTAINMENT – Boredom can strike quickly. With the power out what other options will you have? Your laptop battery won’t last forever, so what will you do? Some activities may include reading, board games, card games, and other family favorites. Regardless, have things for the family to keep occupied. Additional info: sandy.utah.gov/departments/emergency-management

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Sandy City Fleet Management Quick Tips: 5 Ways to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter As we transition to colder weather, Sandy City Fleet Management recommends five things you can do today to ensure your car operates successfully through the winter. 1. Check your engine coolant and antifreeze levels. Antifreeze keeps your engine from freezing during those extremely cold days. You can also directly check and top off your antifreeze levels by following the instructions in your car’s manual. 2. Check your tire pressure and tread depth. Good tires are the key to staying on the road and keep you safe in snowy weather and icy conditions. Do your part to ensure your tires are in good shape. Use a simple gauge to check and fill your tire pressure to the correct level. To check your tires for the appropriate amounts of tread, simply use the “Lincoln test.” Insert a penny into your tire’s tread with the top of Lincoln’s head pointing inward toward the tire. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, you need to replace the tire before winter weather begins. Also, consider installing winter tires before the season begins, as they will make all the difference when it comes to getting around. 3. Use winter windshield wiper fluid. Not all windshield wiper fluid is the same. Ordinary fluid that you use in the spring, summer, and fall often becomes useless in the winter, as it freezes quickly upon contact with your windshield. 4. Check your engine oil level and your battery. Low oil levels will damage your engine and season changes will drain weak batteries and leave you stranded in your car. If you have an old battery, have it tested at a local auto parts store. 5. Put a “winter supply” box in your car. Having a winter supply box in your trunk can make all the difference when something goes wrong while traveling on a cold winter day. Here is a quick list of items you should include in that box: flashlight, first-aid kit, blankets, gloves, a bag of sand (for traction), ice scraper, some high-energy snacks (like nuts or jerky), water, and a shovel for digging out of deep snow. All these items are useful for operating a motor vehicle in the winter months. During winter weather driving, remember to slow down and increase your following distance.

P A G E

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Spring Youth Sports Registration for Soccer, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, and T-Ball/Coach Pitch begins Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 Adult Softball Registration begins Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 (2019 Returning Teams)

Turkey Trot 5K Run

Register now for our Annual Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 16. T-shirt sizes will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Packet pick-up: Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 440 E. 8680 S. 5K Run Start/Finish: Lone Peak Park (Gazebo) 10140 S. 700 E. Date Time Cost (Aug. 1–Nov. 13) Cost (Nov. 14–16) Nov. 16 10 a.m. $20/individual $25/Individual $15/*family member $20 *family member

PAR K S & RE CR EAT I O N JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL

Online registration deadline: Nov. 14 at 7 a.m. Day of race registration at Lone Peak Park from 9–9:45 am. *Note: Immediate family of three or more people in the same household. In honor of Veteran’s Day: All Veteran’s run FREE. Please show your Military ID at time of registration.

Scout Classes

Scout Classes are for instructional purposes only. Register by the Friday before the class is held. No refunds given. Classes are for ages 11 and older. All classes held from 4–6 p.m. at Sandy Parks & Recreation, Room 204. The cost is $13 per student. Register online or at our office.

More details: www.sandy.utah.gov/parks

Citizenship in the World:

9–12 Grades and Kindergarten League Regular registration Sept. 6–Nov. 20. Late registration begins Nov. 21.

Little Crazy People (For Active Toddlers)

REGULAR $40 $80

Kindergarten: Grades 9–12:

LATE $50 $90

Registration for Jr. Jazz Basketball has passed for 1–8 grades. Please call for availability.

WANTED: JR. JAZZ REFEREES

Apply today at www.sandy.utah.gov/jobs GREAT PAY! (Must be at least 14 years old) Registration begins Thursday, Oct. 31. Leagues are on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturdays. Season begins Jan. 7. Fee includes eight games, uniform, use of equipment, referees, pictures, and a participation award. Volunteer coaches needed. Oct. 31 – Dec. 11 $55

Late Registration – Dec. 12 $65

SANDY ARTS GUILD PRESENTS

I N T E R FA I T H M U S I C F E S T I VA L

November 3, 7pm St. Thomas More Catholic Church I S S U E # 63

Join us in this exciting, educational, and active parent/child class where toddlers can act their age! The main goal of the class is fun, but your child will also be exposed to numbers, letters, sign language, rhythm, shapes, motor skills, balance, and more. Sessions: Nov. 6, 20, 27 | Dec. 4, 11, 18 | Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Ages: 1–4 years old Location: Sandy Parks & Recreation Building, 440 E. 8680 S., Room 208 Day & Time: Wednesdays: 9:30–10:15 a.m. Cost: $27/Month (3 classes) or $35/Month (4 classes) To register visit www.sandy.utah.gov/registration

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Sandy Parks & Recreation - 440 E. 8680 S. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (801) 568-2900

O N L I N E R E G I S T R AT I O N :

sandy.utah.gov/registration (available for most sports & programs) DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Sandy Arts Guild Presents

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Come celebrate the holidays with us inside the beautiful Banquet Room. We are conveniently located inside the River Oaks Clubhouse, 9300 S. Riverside Dr. (700 West) in Sandy. The banquet room has space to accommodate your party of up to 150 guests, with additional outside seating available. This facility is perfect for receptions, ceremonies, weddings, corporate luncheons, family gatherings, business meetings, class reunions, golf tournaments, and upcoming holiday parties! Book now to reserve your date! To book and for more info, call Kelly Christensen at (801) 231-5250.

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What are your plans for winter golf? Hit balls in heated stalls? Buy a lift pass and put the clubs to bed? If you want to keep your game tuned up or maybe buy the latest in club technology, we are your winter destination. We have heated bays and a full-service fitting center. We carry TaylorMade, Titleist, Mizuno, Cobra, Callaway, and Ping. Call the pro shop to book your fitting today: (801) 568-4653.

WINTER “INDOOR” GOLF LESSONS

Winter time is a perfect time to make big swing changes that will give you big results in 2020. All winter long, 2016 Utah PGA Teacher of the Year Ryan Holt will be teaching indoor lessons at River Oaks Teaching Academy. Using high-speed video analysis, pressure pads, and sensors that measure weight transfer, Ryan can get the most out of your swing whether you want big changes or just to keep the rust off. Email Ryan at ryanholtgolf@gmail. com or call (435) 840-3102.

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We match and beat any price in the valley for golf equipment (anything from soft spikes to full sets of golf clubs.) We do advanced fittings for FREE with the purchase of the equipment. Gift certificates for lessons and fittings are also available.

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Book today! Our calendar fills up quickly so plan ahead and get your spot now. Our tournament package is a turnkey operation. You send us your guests names, preferred special contests and any sponsorship signs and we will get it all set up for you! We can accommodate up to 144 guests for golf and banquets. Call PGA Professional, Neil Economy at (801) 568-4650.

Storm Drains: Do Your Part Three simple ways to keep storm drains clean and gutters from clogging this fall: 1. Clean Storm Drains Regularly Always clear leaves, twigs, and other debris away from storm drains to avoid clogging. 2. Keep Gutters Clear Frequently check your rain gutters for leaves and debris that can cause blockage and an overflow of water. When water cannot drain properly from gutters, it could be forced down the side of the house, causing water damage and rotting to occur. Consider investing in gutter protectors to prevent leaf and debris build-up inside your gutters. 3. Dispose of Leaves Properly Do not sweep or blow leaves into the road. They could easily be blown back into the drain and cause blockage or possible flooding. Instead, pick up leaves and dispose of them in compost piles or bag them for curbside pick-up (check page 5 for your fall leaf pick up schedule.)

P A G E

Thursday, Nov. 28 Childwatch Closed Building Hours 6:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. Select Morning Aerobics Classes only Friday, Nov. 29 Childwatch Closed Building Hours 6:00 am–6:00 pm Select Morning Classes Only Year-Round – Childwatch offers on-site or off-site childcare for up to 4 hours. Get your workout done or some shopping done without the kids. Our state licensed facility will have your kids enjoying adventures, playing games, and having a blast while you run errands. On-site or Off-site Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday 8–11:15 a.m. on-site only On-site $2.00 per hour per child Punch card (20 punches) $35 Off-Site $4.00 per hour per child Punch card (20 punches) $55

PERSONAL TRAINING

Year-Round – Don’t wait until January to start an exercise routine. Start now before the gym gets crowded! Tess Croshaw is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer who can help you meet your weight loss or fitness goals. She uses strength conditioning, cardio, and nutrition to guide you along the way. Package Member Non-Member 1 Session (Individual) $50 $60 2 Sessions (Individual) $95 $114 3 Sessions (Individual) $142 $171 4 Sessions (Individual) $180 $228 1 Session (Group of 2) $75 $85

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Take Recycling Back to the Basics on America Recycles Day November 15, 2019 is America Recycles Day and as a result Waste Management and Sandy City are celebrating by asking residents to go back to the basics of recycling. Help us celebrate by recycling of all your clean bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard – and ONLY your clean bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard. Not sure if something is recyclable? Adopt the saying, “when in doubt, throw it out.” • Pro Tip: For plastics, use the shape to determine if something can be recycled. If it’s a bottle, jug, or food tub with a lid, it’s recyclable. If it’s a clamshell, take-out container, flower pot, or another shape, please keep it out of your recycling cart. When you recycle, you make a big difference. Last year, Sandy City’s recycling efforts saved enough energy to power 1,200 US homes and enough water to supply 286,000 people with fresh water. On America Recycles day, share these three basics of recycling with friends and family:

After America Recycles Day has passed, you can continue to do your part. If you host any holiday gatherings, set up a specially-marked recycling container to collect empty aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Let guests know about the separate collection containers so they can be used correctly. Empty every drop of liquid to protect the quality of all recyclables in your bin.

Fall Leaf Collection Waste Management will be collecting bagged leaves that are placed curbside. Please follow the guidelines listed below for your area of the city. Residents who live north of 9400 S.: Place leaves curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. Residents who live south of 9400 S.: Place leaves curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. Put your leaves in plastic bags with the tops sealed to prevent the wind from blowing them throughout the neighborhood. Bagged leaves that are left on the curb of a residence on Monday will be picked up anytime during the week indicated. This service is unavailable to businesses, apartments, condominiums, mobile home parks, or anyone not a resident of Sandy City. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 801 568 2999.

Thanksgiving Waste Collection

Since the Trans-Jordan Landfill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, your regularly scheduled service on Thursday and Friday will be delayed one day.

• Pro Tip: Download and print signs and labels at RORR.com. Also find videos on how to set up a recycling bin system at home and to teach your kids about recycling. With a little commitment, we can take recycling back to the basics and make it easy for everyone.

CA L E NDAR O F EVE N TS | NOVE MBER – DEC EM BER 2 019 NOV. 3

Interfaith Music Fesitval

7 p.m.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

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NOV. 6

Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Class

9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sandy Fire Station 31, 9010 S. 150 E.

sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department

NOV. 7

Babysitting Academy

3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Sandy Fire Station 31, 9010 S. 150 E.

sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department

NOV. 7

Planning Commission Meeting

6:15 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 10000 Centennial Parkway

sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

NOV. 14

Citizen Corps Meeting

5 p.m.

City Hall Multi Purpose Room

sandy.utah.gov/departments/emergency-management

NOV. 16

Turkey Trot

10 a.m.

Lone Peak Park, 1040 S. 700 E.

sandy.utah.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation

NOV. 20

Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Class

6–10 p.m.

Sandy Fire Station 31, 9010 S. 150 E.

sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department

NOV. 21

Planning Commission Meeting

6:15 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 10000 Centennial Parkway

sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

NOV. 28

Thanksgiving Day - City Offices Closed

NOV. 29

Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed

DEC. 2

Holiday in the Cairns Event

6–8 p.m.

City Hall - 10000 Centennial Parkway

DEC. 4

Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Class

9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sandy Fire Station 31, 9010 S. 150 E.

sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department

DEC. 5

Planning Commission Meeting

6:15 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers, 10000 Centennial Parkway

sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

DEC. 10

American West Symphony and Chorus: Christmas Festival

7:30 p.m.

Mount Jordan Middle School, 300 E. 9400 S.

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Go to sandy.utah.gov for more events. I S S U E # 63

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After a Sandy woman was sexually assaulted along one of the trails in Dimple Dell Park earlier this year, many residents wondered why there isn’t much of a police presence in the massive 650-acre par. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

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park officer position a priority during the city’s budget process this summer. Thanks to a property tax increase during that budget process, two new park officer positions were created, and they will be active starting Nov. 1. The officers, Jake Olsen and Graham Tinius, were already employed by the department as regular officers, and jumped at the chance to be a part of the new unit, according to Deputy Chief Greg Severson. “[Tinius] has some past medical training that might be helpful. He’s been attending Granite Community Council meetings and Dimple Dell advisory meetings on his own. Has brought a lot of great ideas to the table,” said Severson. The two officers will be working closely with the city’s parks and recreation department to not only respond to crimes that happen within the parks and trails, but hopefully prevent some of them as well. Some of the most common forms of crime the city sees in the parks are related to vandalism, drugs and homeless encampments. Education and public relations will also be a big part of the officers’ new job, according to O’Neal. “They’ll be educating the public on what

the rules are or asking them if they’ve seen anything suspicious,” he said. The officers may also serve as the first responders in some search and rescue scenarios, as they’ll frequently be up in Sandy’s watershed area, such as the popular Bell Canyon area. “We’re going to be up there long before rescue personnel can get up there,” O’Neal said. “Are they going to be at the level of search and rescue? No. But I suspect we’ll get them some training with those guys.” To be able to effectively monitor all the city’s parks and trail systems, the officers will be sporting some less-than-usual police equipment such as mountain bikes, 4x4s and even snowshoes for the winter months. Another possible resource for the officers will be drones. While there are many legal restrictions in place on how law enforcement can use drones because of privacy concerns, O’Neal said he expects they will play a big role in search and rescue operations. “The drones can fly up to the area and see where a person is. The drones will be outfitted with a voice command feature where we can talk through a speaker and tell the person that help is coming or give them directions,” he said. l

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Sterling Nielsen is committed to giving back to the community and placing members first. The credit union philosophy of People Helping People is more than just a motto for him. During the Mountain America Month of Caring in September, Nielsen encouraged 2,400 team members to take volunteer time off to serve the community. Nielsen has also established numerous programs to support the community, including: f f f f f f

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Waterford lacrosse player overcomes birth defect to play for Navy By Ron Bevan | r.bevan@mycityjournals.com

Twins Jack and Jaimeson Meyer of Sandy are on the lacrosse teams at Waterford. Jaimeson has accepted an offer to play for the United States Naval Academy while Jack is hoping to attend the Air Force Academy. (Photo courtesy Monique Mezo)

set of twins has done their part in representing Waterford in sports, academics and music. Now the pair is ready to represent the nation. Jaimeson Meyer, the female half of the twins, has already started the ball rolling, accepting an offer to play for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Jaimeson will become the first Utahn to play for the Naval Academy. “The coaches called me July 1, which is the first day the military academies can contact female athletes,” Jaimeson said. “I had a relationship already building with them because I went to their lacrosse camps. I knew them and they knew me.” A week later the coach called again and asked if she could come out to do a home visit. “We talked for over three hours when she came here and she immediately offered me a spot on the team,” Jaimeson said. Meanwhile, her brother Jack is hoping to do the same, but for the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jaimeson and Jack are the 17-year-old children of Mike Meyer and Monique Mezo of Sandy. While Jaimeson already knows her future, Jack has to wait because the different academies like to see how the male athletes develop through their final school years. Both Jack and Jaimeson are juniors at Waterford. Ironically, while Jaimeson has her future lacrosse career already secured, it was Jack who first played the sport. “I was sitting on the sidelines of Jack’s practice when we were younger,” Jaimeson said. “I just picked up a stick and started practicing with the girls team that was also practicing at the same time.”

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The girls Jaimeson was practicing with turned out to be Juan Diego High School’s team and she was only in fifth grade. Seeing her interest, her mother began a middle school team to help Jaimeson improve. Jaimeson’s talent for the sport grew quickly. It didn’t take long until her parents were being told she had talent and they should find coaches that could elevate her game. She ended up under the tutelage of a coach in Park City who was known for his own lacrosse talents. From there, she ended up on a national team, playing against top lacrosse athletes along the East Coast. “Lacrosse is a huge sport in the eastern states,” said her father, Mike. “The game back there is so much different than here. Jaimeson wondered if she could play East Coast lacrosse and playing on the national team helped her understand the game better and realize her abilities.” But playing sports was almost not in Jaimeson’s future. Monique found out during her pregnancy that one of her twins had a club foot, a condition where one or both feet appear to be rotated internally at the ankle. For Jaimeson, it meant one foot was turned inward. “We found out early enough and we were able to research it. By the time I was set to deliver we had a plan,” Monique said. “We were able to find out what to do about it and found a doctor that practiced at the University of Iowa. We would fly back and forth for treatment.” Doctors used serial casting, a series of casts used to hold and stretch muscles, on Jaimeson’s foot. In addition, she would need tendon replacement and different surgeries. “She was in a cast more of her young life than not in a cast,” Monique said.

Jack Meyer is one of the main players on the Waterford boys lacrosse team. Jack played as a middie last year but will move to attack for his junior season. (Photo courtesy Monique Mezo)

Waterford junior Jaimeson Meyer led all scorers across the state last year in girls lacrosse. Meyer has accepted an offer to play for the United States Naval Academy. (Photo courtesy Monique Mezo)

Jaimeson was even wearing a thigh high cast when she first began playing soccer. She still plays soccer as a goalkeeper for Waterford, and is the point guard on its basketball team. The twins’ interest in attending one of the military academies stems from their family background. Joe Mezo, Monique’s father, got the ball rolling, enlisting in the army during World War II. Joe would make a career of the army, retiring later in life as a lieutenant colonel. “He taught us the value of hard work and loving your country, and my children were very, very close to him,” Monique said. In addition, many of the twins’ uncles attended various military academies. But perhaps the most visible role model was in their own home. Mike graduated from the Air Force Academy and went on to fly fighter jets before retiring to a second career in the airline industry. “The military is in my blood,” Jaimeson said. “I have always thought the military schools were cool. They teach you so much about leadership. It is such a unique opportunity. It is one of the best educations in the country and afterward I get to travel around the world.” At one point Jaimeson thought of going to the Air Force Academy to follow in her father’s footsteps. But she wanted a more competitive atmosphere when it came to lacrosse. “Air Force didn’t have a Division I program for women’s lacrosse,” Jaimeson said. “Not only does Navy have a Division I team, but they have been in the top four teams in the nation several times.” Although she has a spot on the team, Jaimeson isn’t completely in at Navy yet. Like all military academies, Navy has certain re-

quirements students must meet before being accepted. These include good grades in high school, a fitness test, physical exam and a nomination from a senator. Jack has another year to wait to see if he will be attending the Air Force Academy. Like his sister, Jack is a three-sport athlete at Waterford, adding golf and basketball to his lacrosse resume. “I started golf my sophomore year because I can’t not be playing a sport,” Jack said. “It filled in the fall schedule for me. It turned out to be very fun.” Jack also plays center for the basketball team, but it is lacrosse where he excels. It is the sport he began playing in the fifth grade. Last year, he played in the midfield position, but hopes to play attack this spring. “I had been interested in lacrosse before that and was fiddling around with lacrosse sticks, so it was natural for me to start playing,” Jack said. Jack has been going to lacrosse camps sponsored by the Air Force Academy. He also has played on a club team coached by the son of a former Air Force coach. “I chose the Air Force Academy because I have always wanted to be a pilot, and I have always wanted to fly fighter jets just like my dad,” Jack said. When the pair isn’t tearing up other teams on the fields and courts, they stay busy playing in the school orchestra. Jaimeson plays the violin while Jack plays the cello. The pair even went on tour through Finland, Russia and Estonia last year. “We got to play in a lot of very cool venues,” Jack said. l

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SafeUT’—more than a life-saving app, it’s a strategic vision for Utah, Salt Lake County By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com In discussing the honor with City Journals, the executive director of public health for Salt Lake County indicated that suicide in men age 25 and older is a vulnerable Achilles’ heel for a county that others around the country, otherwise, look up to. Salt Lake County’s Gary Edwards said the county is squarely “behind the 8-ball” when it comes to suicide prevention for that demographic. With that assessment comes a tactical plan involving data-directed actions to fund, Utah has the fifth-highest suicide rate in the country. then provide localized prevention solutions. How can we help? Familiarizing ourselves with suicide-prevention support outlets (see end of article) and Operation Stop Suicide--‘hopeful about accept, listen to, and help others’ cries for help with what we can do’ for a SafeUT the same concern and lack of stigma as someone exUtah is, perennially, one of the top 10 periencing a heart attack or a broken limb. (Pexels) states with the devastating impact of suicide.

eptember — Suicide Prevention Awareness month—is history. The summer’s Zero-Suicide Summit is months old. As we ease into the winter holidays— which we, mistakenly, may think is the time suicide rates peak—what is the state-of-thestate for suicide prevention here in Utah and in Salt Lake County? “SafeUT,” the smartphone app designed to support teens experiencing suicidal thoughts or observing situations with peers, appears to not only be gaining traction as a downloadable app and a way to get immediate help for suicide prevention, but an overall descriptor for a state looking to become ever-healthier, ever-happier.

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This summer, the Salt Lake County Public Health Department was honored by the most prestigious municipal-healthcare association in the country for being the best largescale health department.

Most recently, the state was considered the state with the fifth-highest suicide rate in the country. In spite of the concern, however, there is a great deal of optimism on the state and county level for productively, intentionally, collaboratively working to deliver an ever-healthier, ever-happier community. “I got into suicide prevention in 2012,” shares Kim Myers, suicide prevention coordinator for the state’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. “We are far and away doing more than we have ever done. I am really hopeful about what we can [yet] do.” Myers is chief architect of a coalition-developed 2017 strategic plan to stop suicide in the state. The Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition comprises community members, suicide survivors, service providers, researchers and others dedicated to saving lives and advancing suicide-prevention efforts in Utah. Now, almost three years later, Myers says the state is focusing on three key areas.

Operation Stop Suicide relies on a delicate, interactive, synergistic blend of training, reducing and improving. SafeUT relies on training parents and others to be empathetic, helpful coaches Training nearly 70,000 people in the state to be “gatekeepers” responsible for tending to the well-being of others has been a key accomplishment on a statewide level. This training, Myers says, reduces the stigma associated with suicidal thoughts or attempts. Suicidal thoughts are cries for help and need to be treated with the same urgency and care as a heart attack victim crying for help or an athlete needing to have a fractured limb set. People need to feel comfortable expressing their situations, without judgment. Myers credits Salt Lake County as being a key partner in this effort. Buoyed by a grant from the state, SLC has hired a suicide-prevention expert and has conducted significant gatekeeper training—especially for parents.

Myers enthusiastically shares stories of proactive efforts from businesses like The Gun Vault in South Jordan and Sportsman’s Warehouse on a corporate level. Partnerships like these have enabled the distribution of 200,000 cable-style gun locks throughout the state and promoted a $100 gun-safe rebate program.

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This summer, a multi-faceted suicide coalition attended the Zero-Suicide Summit. Zero-Suicide is a continuous improvement framework for improving quality care for individuals contemplating or trying to commit suicide. Myers says the summit explored how the community can, proactively, become safer for those among us. The conference included a jam-packed conference with physician, behavioral health, administrative and community tracks. The clear message? Suicide prevention and a SafeUT requires everyone.

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In addition to training, the state and county partners have focused on reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms. “For most people, a crisis is quite acute—it comes on fast,” Myers explains. “The time the person is at highest risk—is a brief time.” What does this boil down to? Here in the state of Utah, it’s coaching for gun users. In Utah, firearms are the leading method of suicide. In 2017, concealed-carry permit classes started to include suicide-training messaging. The message is stronger now. In 2019, every time a concealed permit is renewed, the individual must complete a suicide-training module.

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hanksgiving, aka Turkey Day, is rarely about the turkey anymore, as the percentage of herbivores continues to rise. Thanksgiving isn’t as common anymore either, it seems that “Friendsgiving” is much more prominent. Just as the traditional food and holiday is favoring alternatives, you might need some alternatives for the holiday cooking as well. Since it’s rumored (dare I say, proven?) that the price of turkey spikes for the holiday, let’s find a cheaper alternative for that. Don’t worry, if you’re a diehard carnivore, there’s still meat alternatives for you: which may include stew meat, ham, chicken or fish. Fantastic vegetarian and vegan alternatives exist for everything Thanksgiving. Alternatives to turkey include: cauliflower steaks, pot pie, mushroom Wellington, cauliflower alfredo, gobi musallam (whole roasted cauliflower) and lasagna soup. Alternatives to gravy include: soup, mushroom gravy and onion gravy. Alternatives to stuffing include: stuffed acorn squash or bell peppers, mushroom croissant stuffing and carrot soufflés. Alternatives to mashed potatoes include cauliflower gratin, mac and cheese (preferably topped with bread crumbs), sweet potatoes and scalloped corn casserole. And well, as long as you’re not tossing milk and meat into everything you’re cooking, you won’t need to alter your favorite recipe for green bean casserole, dinner rolls,

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your food choice(s), the better. Everyone will think about bringing a salad, or potatoes or a pie. Don’t be the person to bring another replica side dish. To avoid duplicates, start a Google doc, or other shareable document, with your friends in advance. You might want to plot out the desired courses in advance: appetizers, mains, sides, drinks, desserts, etc. Then, everyone can play to their strengths. The friend that is strictly carnivore can bring the meat options. And the friend that is strictly vegan can bring the vegan options. The friend that has a dessert Instagram account can bring their homemade cake. And the bartender friend can bring the drinks. When utilizing the Google doc, make sure to note any allergies or other dietary restrictions anyone might have. No one wants to spend their holiday worrying about the availability of an EpiPen. In addition, if there’s going to be a good mix of carnivores, vegetarians and vegans, cookers might want to consider dividing their batches in half, one to include meat and one to exclude any meat or dairy, as mentioned above. And remember folks, whether you’re attending a traditional Thanksgiving or alternative Friendsgiving, please remember to be a good guest. Ask the host what they need help with when you arrive, make sure to help clean up before you leave and, last but not least, express your thanks.

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