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her website, communityconnectionsutah.com. On one page, those who are requesting assistance fill out a form, which includes name and contact information, and another allows those who want to volunteer to complete information. Then, Ellie connects the one in need with a volunteer who lives in the same community. Already, she has 40 volunteers offering to help people in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah and Summit counties and has paired volunteers with seniors or those with chronic illnesses who need groceries, prescriptions picked up, and items cleaned at a laundromat. “I’m still working to get the word out to those in need,” she said. “Some places realize the positive impact this can have for seniors, but they aren’t allowed to post third-party services.” While the need seems more urgent during the social distancing stage of COVID-19, Ellie plans to leave up the website “as long as people need help.” The Sandy teenager has helped at senior citizen centers as well as with the food banks and animal shelters in the past. “I’m definitely glad I did it,” Ellie said. “I just want to spread the word that there’s help Waterford sophomore Ellie Vogel took the initiative to create a website connecting those in need of assistance out there and people are wanting to help one during COVID-19 to those who are willing to volunteer to serve. (Photo courtesy of Candice Vogel) another.” l
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From the senior center to the splash pad, Sandy Rec has a plan for reopening By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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alt Lake County shifted from the orange to the yellow phase on May 16. With an anticipated shift to green soon, Sandy Recreation staff have a plan to transition through the phases so Sandy residents can enjoy summer months safely. As information changes often, staff said to check Sandy’s social media and website www.sandy.utah. gov for clarification.
June 15, but it gets so crowded there. We’ll have signage up, so please look for it and follow the guidelines. We also now have parks police. They are very busy and will be available to enforce new guidelines,” Saville said.
“All park playgrounds opened on May 16. They underwent cleaning during the closure. They will be sprayed down once a day, but they will not get wiped down. This is in compliance with CDC guidelines,” said Aleynia Saville, Sandy’s Parks and Recreation office manager. The goal is to have all restrooms open. “We were on a hiring freeze, so we didn’t have the staff to clean as often as we liked. The restrooms will be disinfected once a day, and the more popular spots we’ll try to do again in the afternoon. Pavilion drinking fountains will not be turned on,” Saville said.
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Many families are hoping that the water runs again at the Amphitheater Park splash pad this summer, but Sandy City said June 15 is the earliest possible date. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
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The dog park (9980 S. 300 East) and skate park (10140 S. 700 East) opened May 18. Bring your own water—the fountains are not turned on. “Sego Lily Gardens (1472 E. Sego Lily Dr.) will open June 1 with regular hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, closed Sundays, through the end of September,” said Dawn Barbee, the water education and public engagement coordinator for Sandy City. “All garden events have been canceled, and at this time we’re not taking volunteer groups or individuals. But we hope people will come to enjoy the gardens and learn about wise water usage,” Barbee said.
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You can finally return that stack of library materials you’ve had since mid-March. “Book drops opened May 18. Materials will be in quarantine once they are turned in, and all due dates have been extended to June 18. Curbside reserve service started May 26,” said Cassie Leclair-Marzolf, teen services librarian at Sandy Library. “We don’t have a solid date on when libraries will open again. But we have a lot of virtual programs going on right now. We have live story times on our Facebook page, plus lots of other videos for crafts and book recommendations. All the programs should be pretty easy to find on the calendar on our website. For some programs, like Discord, people need to register so we can send them an invite,” Leclair-Marzolf said. And all library card holders can use the Overdrive app for free. It allows patrons to
Sandy Amphitheater Park opened its playgrounds and restrooms in May; the splash pad won’t open unless Utah transitions to green on the COVID-19 scale. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
virtually check out ebooks, audio books and Stone said. videos on their personal devices. It’s a great Pavilion reservations “Pavilion reservations are canceled unresource for road trips. River Oaks Golf Course til at least May 31, depending on if we go to “The golf course is open, but all tee green. If we do open up reservations, they times and reservations are being taken on- will likely be for the outdoor pavilions, and line, www.sandy.utah.gov/golf. Golfers can they will be done online. There will be renow share carts with family members. The strictions on numbers in your gathering, but clubhouse and café remain closed. Golf les- all the guidelines will be available online,” sons with 25 or less students are allowed Saville said. with social distancing,” said Mitch Stone, Amphitheater shows The Sandy Amphitheater has been doing the director of golf. “We have a detailed plan in place to virtual open mic nights online since April. handle the transitions through the different Each week has a theme. See their Facebook phases. There will be signage up, and we page (facebook.com/sandy.amphitheater) for encourage people to check out social media more information or to send in a video. Some pages for the most up-to- date information,” shows have been canceled, but shows are
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Sandy residents are eager to get out and use the parks again, like this Sandy biker at Amphitheater Park in May. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
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River Oaks Golf Course on 9000 South is a Sandy Parks and Rec venue that’s open for business with some limitations. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
program is run by the county even though Sandy City owns the building and runs the transportation. Of course, a majority of the people who go there are in the higher risk groups due to age. I think we’ll need to be in green before we can think about opening that again and running the van. Our van driver has tried to reach out and do welfare checks on some of the regular patrons to make sure they’re OK and don’t feel too isolated,” said Kevin Bybee, director of Sandy Parks and Rec Programs.
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“We are going ahead as planned with most of our recreation activities. Adult softball registration is closed and scheduled to start June 15. We have hikes planned to start in June in addition to pickleball leagues and clinics. We may have more for the fall,” Bybee said. “Kids’ team sports will start in August, but summer camps are still going. Our web- There’s no anticipated opening date for the Sandy Senior Center yet because most of the patrons are in high site will have updated information, and all risk groups for complications from COVID-19. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals) registration will be done online,” Bybee “The Fourth of July event is consid- once again open. “We are thrilled to have said. ered a mass gathering and has been can- reopened. Opening dates and hours for indiAlta Canyon Sports Center celed. There is talk about how to celebrate vidual stores, restaurants and entertainment The Sports Center and pools have detailed plans for opening safely and informa- while complying with guidelines, such as a venues may vary. We recommend contacttion may change. For updates on services reverse parade or fireworks people can en- ing the store directly for details before your including group classes, swim/tennis les- joy from their homes. No decision has been visit.” “The safety and health of our guests, sons, summer camps, child care, the snack made yet,” Saville said. The Shops at South Town aren’t employees, and community is always our bar, gym and pool, visit the website or call a Sandy City venue, but for information- top priority. We’ll be taking additional safe801-568-4600. al purposes, Marketing Director Heather ty and sanitation precautions for the well-beSandy Fourth of July celebration Nash wants residents to know that they are ing of our community,” Nash said. l
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After more than 40 years in the automotive industry, Mark Miller announces his retirement and succession plan as he passes the Mark Miller Auto Group torch to his two sons, paving the way for a fourth generation to the family business. The vibrant light of this Miller Family Torch was passed from Harry Carleson to his son-in-law Laury Miller in 1953, then from Laury Miller to his son, Mark Miller, on July 1, 1975. It is with great excitement that Mark passes this same Family Torch to his sons, Jeff Miller and John Miller. Starting May 1, 2020, Jeff Miller will now be the sole proprietor of Mark Miller Subaru, which includes two retailer locations (the Midtown store in South Salt Lake and South Towne store in Sandy), a Subaru Certified Collision Center, and a Subaru Rental location. While nothing about Mark Miller Subaru will change, including the name which will continue to bare Mark’s name, this transition is a sign of strength and potential for the future of Mark Miller Subaru and for the future of the company’s employees, customers, and our community. “Jeff has been preparing his whole life to take over our family business, and I’m so proud of him,” said Mark Miller. “He’s ready, and I’m
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ready for the next chapter of my life.” From earning nickels by inspecting cars around the age of 7, to working his way thru each department and position at Mark Miller Subaru, Jeff has been preparing to become the next Miller Family Torchbearer for over thirty years. Jeff’s journey hasn’t just been about learning the nuts and bolts of the automotive business though, Mark has long been committed to teaching Jeff about what the Miller’s Torchbearer’s flame represents: to care deeply for others and to leave the world better than you found it. For decades the Miller Family has left an undeniable ‘MARK’ on the lives of Mark Miller Subaru’s customers, employees and neighbors, supporting numerous community non-profits and providing over $2 million in philanthropic support over the past decade alone. It has been this philosophy of caring for others that Mark has instilled into the business, and into Jeff. “Even in the face of a global pandemic, I’m certain there is no better time to carry my family’s legacy forward,” said Jeff Miller. Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the Novel Coronavirus Global Pandemic, Jeff has shown a steady handed approach to leading and managing Mark Miller Subaru’s response. It has been his approach to implementing in-
creased safety precautions to keep Mark Miller Subaru’s employees, customers, and community safe that, in addition to developing a business plan to keep every Mark Miller Subaru team member employed, is evidence of his ability to lead with compassion during a crisis. If the Coronavirus Pandemic has proven anything, it’s that Jeff is ready and prepared to carry his Family’s Torch. While I’m sure our journey won’t always be easy, I know that our future is bright, as bright
as the flame in my family’s torch that I now am fortunate enough to carry. My heart is full of love and gratitude to my father for grooming, preparing, and trusting me to become the next Torchbearer of our family business. I do not take this gravity of this responsibility lighting; in fact, I am dedicated to our employees, our customers, and our community to be the kind of leader my dad would be proud of. – Jeff Miller, Mark Miller Subaru, General Manager and Chief Executive officer
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Have you ever been on a ride you wish you hadn’t been on? Have you ever done a science project on your little brother? Anyone do anything you thought your momma didn’t know about to later find out she did?” Arms shot up, hands waving; students wanting to tell their stories. “Everyone has a story,” said professional storyteller Donald Davis, who has been part of Timpanogos Storytelling Festival since its inception 31 years ago. “So, when your teacher asks you to write a story, you can’t say ‘I don’t know what to write about.’” As part of the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, Davis travels to area elementary schools, sharing his own stories, and inspiring youngsters to write and tell theirs. “I want them to discover they have stories—stories they can write about and tell. It’s the best thing, when little kids realize they have stories,” he said. “Everything works through story—how we learn history, how we remember and solve math, who we are, who our family is—and from there, kids learn to communicate.” Davis began the visit with a teacher
workshop where he encouraged teachers to share stories that may remind their students of something similar, they may have experienced. He also said when students write it down, it helps their written communication. He said from there, students can build their memory to tell the story. Bell View Achievement Coach Rebekah Ames said modeling storytelling is a good way to get students interested in writing and sharing their stories. “He encouraged teachers to have students both tell their stories in writing and verbally—that storytelling can be part of the curriculum,” she said. “Parents, too, can model storytelling.” School Psychologist Danielle Rigby said that it can be as simple as when parents share about what happened to them at work so their kids may also follow that lead and open up about what happened to them instead of just asking ‘What happened at school?’” “It doesn’t have to be a story,” she said. “It can start just sitting there at the dinner table, sharing.” The process was modeled by Davis as he told students several stories of his childhood. Then he posed questions af-
ter—to which, students wanted to share about a similar experience. For example, in one story, he shared that his dad got his brother and himself a swing set, only his dad didn’t get set up immediately. At the end of the story, he asked, “Anyone have a dad who almost never gets the project done?” As students nodded and raised their hands to tell about their dads, Davis told them to picture it in their head, remember it and write it down to tell about it later. Then, they could share it with each other. Ames said through his stories, Davis motivated students. “The students are so engaged, listening to his stories. They’re just mesmerized and now, they are wanting to tell theirs,” she said. Principal Chanci Loran said that his message is appreciated. “I love that he told them that everyone has a story to tell, to experience; and the opportunity to be a storyteller, be the author of their own story,” she said. “It encourages our students to expand and use their vocabulary, to write, to think, to be creative in another way.” l
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mation to residents no matter what platform they may be using, whether it’s a computer, a smartphone, an Apple Watch, a voice device like Amazon’s Alexa, or whatever other technologies may emerge in the future. The key behind Sandy’s new approach is that the city’s content is no longer tied to a website. Instead, the content is housed independently, and the website is just one of many “clients” that draw from that content. Other clients can include apps for any of the technologies previously mentioned, or even things like digital displays found in city hall. City staff can add new content or change existing content, and those changes will be pushed through to all the clients simultaneously. And the whole system is designed with the flexibility to incorporate new clients when novel technologies go mainstream. The new system is designed to make life much easier both for Sandy City employees and residents. Previously, if an employee in the Parks and Recreation department wanted to post an update to their section of the Sandy City website, they had to submit a request to the city’s website service provider. Now, they’ll be able to go in and make those changes. Consequently, at least one employee from each of the city’s departments has been cross-trained
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in marketing and web-editing in recent months. Another change made with the new website is an attempt to remove pages of redundant information. According to Warfield-Graham, government websites often have an unfortunate tendency to duplicate information in multiple places. Sometimes, that information will be updated on one page but not on others, leading to residents finding conflicting information on the same website. Speaking of the user side of things, it should now be much easier for Sandy residents to find what they are looking for. Warfield-Graham said they thought about everything in the design process from the perspective of a user. For example, the previous website organized information by department which meant that if a resident needed information about a certain concern, they would need to know which department was in charge of that particular thing. Unfortunately, the average resident probably doesn’t know all the differences between the Public Utilities department and the Public Works department, for example. This resulted in residents often navigating around the website hopelessly trying to find the information they were looking for. The new website decouples services from departments, so residents can more easily find what they’re looking for, even
if they’re not an expert in governmental division of labor. The website also includes machine learning capabilities that will cater the experience for each user. If one person primarily visits the site to look at Parks and Recreation information, then links to that information will be featured more prominently on the homepage for that specific user. The incorporation of artificial intelligence into the website is part of a broader effort by the city administration to gather, analyze and make decisions based on data. “This new administration is very technology-focused,” Warfield-Graham said. “That’s been a big change for the city.” The importance of a city having a dynamic online presence has been made all the more clear in recent months as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced government offices to close. A key feature of the new website is expanded capabilities for residents to make appointments or pay fees through online forms. As many features and improvements exist in the current update website, Warfield-Graham said residents can expect even more in the coming months as the city finalizes some of the finishing touches. You can visit the city’s website at www.sandy.utah.gov. l
New date for Waterford Dance Academy’s ‘Cinderella’ not yet determined By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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Sandy imam looks forward to new mosque, finds value in sacrifice during Ramadan By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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embers of the Utah Islamic Center, which is currently based in Sandy, have a lot to celebrate these days. The month of Ramadan was April 23-May 23, and soon they will be meeting in a brand new mosque. And Imam Shuaib Din said that despite restrictions on gatherings during Ramadan, Muslims can still reflect on the miracle of the Qur’an. “Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. It’s the biggest miracle.
It came in bits and pieces over 23 years, but this is the month when the first five verses were revealed. It’s a celebration of that. It’s a month of getting closer to scripture. It helps boost your spirituality and keeps you focused on what is more important in life,” Din said. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. “It’s different when you can’t meet to break the fast at sunset with friends and family. But you can still fulfill the obliga-
tion of fasting,” Din said. Din said that every mosque in the world would also have some sort of food arrangement in the evening, though COVID-19 restrictions have limited that. “A lot of people are single, so instead of them having to break [the] fast alone at home at sunset, there is an arrangement in the mosque. We usually would have 50-60 people show up. There are a lot of people who hold break [the] fast ‘parties’ in the mosque, banquet halls or homes.” “It’s been very different not to gather at sunset, but that’s the experience for everyone. Everyone’s life has been turned upside down. People are adjusting. From a religious point of view, you’re still fulfilling the obligation of fasting,” Din said. Hanisa Dhedhy is a member of the congregation, and she said there are positive things that have come about during the quarantine. “Ramadan is usually a communal setting; we like to pray in groups. As long as I can remember we always go to meet and pray communally. And we like to host families for dinners,” Dhedhy said. “This year it’s very different, however, I’m happy about it. A lot of time your kids or Muslims meeting at this rented space in Sandy have felt crowded for several years. (Heather Lawrence/City spouse are busy, they’re somewhere else. But this time we’re at home as a family. We’re Journals) breaking fast in the evening as a family, we’re praying as a family. I feel like it’s a blessing in disguise,” Dhedhy said. Din said that according to surveys, about 90% of Muslims fast. “Of the Five Pillars of Islam, fasting is the one pillar that is done. Even ‘Jack Muslims’ (not strictly observant) do it. They show up at mosque and come out of the woodwork. It’s just the nature of this month,” Din said. And Din has other matters on his mind. After years of saving and planning, the congregation, which has been meeting in a rented store space on 235 W. 9000 South, is getting a new mosque. The building is down the street at 984 W. 9000 South. Todd Burt of CRC Construction was the general contractor. “I’m really proud of this project. I’ve built lots of different churches. Catholic
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churches, LDS churches, FLDS churches. I’ve really enjoyed building this mosque and working with Imam Din,” Burt said. The mosque was designed by Din with several unique features. One of the most important to him was that females feel as comfortable there as males. “There are separate washrooms for the males and females to wash before prayer. There are separate prayer rooms, but they are only divided by a glass wall,” Burt said on a May tour of the building in its final stages of construction. Din enlisted Dhedhy’s help in the design. “I was part of some of the design selecting. I have traveled to many mosques all over the world and other churches here in Utah. I feel like I made sure the mothers and kids had space to worship and study and everyone felt comfortable,” Dhedhy said. Donations were a big part of the new facility. “The most amazing thing to see is the way the imam fundraises. They are forbidden from taking out an interest loan, so all this has had to be done with funds that are already there. He’s raised money from Muslims, non-Muslims, people in Utah, families and friends outside of Utah. He’s sold bricks at the mosque, and he’s gotten a lot of donations,” Burt said. Burt showed off elegant lighting and a beautiful turquoise rug for the prayer room imported from Turkey. When the pandemic restrictions allow, Din will have an open house for the mosque. From the outside, it’s distinguishable by the minaret at the west entrance and the crescent moon on the roof. It will be a welcome change for Din’s congregation of nearly 400 who attend Friday evening prayers. Din is very close to having all the funds to run the mosque, but donations are still welcome. He said the sacrifices of not being able to meet together and of having to work toward building a mosque work to enforce the spirituality of fasting during Ramadan and sacrificing food during the day. “I think when this is all over, people will make up for time lost. And I think people will value the mosque more. When you have something, you don’t value it. When you don’t have a facility, that blessing, and then you get it, you value it more,” Din said. l
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Shalysa Meier gave a personalized gift basket to Alta senior Luke Vickery as part of the Adopt A Utah Senior project. (Photo courtesy of Kourtney Vickery)
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igh school seniors across the Salt Lake valley are sharing a common experience they never anticipated…graduation during a pandemic. Although every school district is handling the end of the year differently, there is no doubt that the class of 2020 is not getting the graduation they dreamed of or deserve. One Utah mom is trying to soften the blow of unmet expectations through a project called Adopt a Utah Senior and teens across the valley and state are being recognized by strangers in a very special way. Monica Kennedy from Erda, Utah saw what her senior daughter Paige was experiencing and wanted to make a difference for all high school seniors. “I was really sad for my own senior,” Kennedy said. “I reached out to family and friends for ideas to get some excitement into this season because I can’t make up for the stuff she’s missed out on.” Modeling a Facebook group after a similar one in Alaska, Kennedy started the Adopt a Utah Senior project which has paired over
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2,500 seniors with “adoptive” individuals and families. Parents or legal guardians share pictures and information about their high school graduates, and angel adopters offer to recognize the senior with cards and/or gifts. Once they are paired, the adopter is encouraged to send or deliver something to the grad within two weeks. Kimmy DelAndrae posted about her daughter Haley who is graduating from Bingham High School. After reading posts from other parents she decided she wanted to adopt another senior. “I wish I could adopt every one of these kids,” DelAndrae said. “They are missing so much. I want to let them know that one, they are not alone and two, everyone is rooting for them. The whole thing just made my heart so happy.” Haley helped her mom pick out another senior and together they put together a gift basket for him. “It was a really fun experience to get one and to give one,” said Haley DelAndrae.
Luke Vickery, a senior at Alta High School, was adopted by Shalysa Meier from West Valley City. Meier also adopted two other seniors. “Anytime I see a good thing it is a no-brainer to be a part of it,” Meier said. “Not only do I feel it impacted seniors on the receiving end, it brightened my spirits on my end. It gave me something to look forward to and a project I could do to spread kindness beyond my social circle.” “As seniors, it’s a bummer we don’t get to experience the traditions that most people do,” Vickery said. “Everyone is trying to make a difference and [the Adopt a Senior Project] is a really cool way that people are doing something for our class to brighten our days. It’s really cool.” Luke’s mom Kourtney, said she can’t believe how generous people have been. “I love reading the kids’ stories and seeing the things they are involved in,” Kourtney Vickery said. “[The project] is giving people a chance to forget about what’s going on, all of the negative stuff in the world, and focus on other people. It is a bright spot I think.” Kennedy said she was overwhelmed at how quickly the Facebook group grew. Along with a team of eight other volunteers, she is spending many hours a day trying to make sure each senior is accounted for and matched to an individual or family. “There is a lot of work involved,” Kennedy said. “We watch for posts that come in, make sure they have correct information in-
cluding their high school and make sure they are posted by a parent or legal guardian. We tag them so it is easier for people to find who hasn’t been adopted and answer a lot of questions.” Kennedy said the stories and pictures that come from the adoptions have been heartwarming. “I love it when they find a common interest,” Kennedy said. “We will get emails with people who want to find someone who plays a certain sport or went to the high school they went to. We have people adopting from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii. It isn’t about getting stuff, it’s about cheering up the class of 2020.” Just like all good things, Adopt a Utah Senior must end. Kennedy said they will take their last senior on May 23 and allow 24 more hours for adoptions to be finalized. The following week they plan to allow gratitude posts. Kennedy isn’t worried about any of the graduates not being adopted because of all of the generosity she has seen so far. “Anytime we’ve gone on and said we need angels to take a referred senior we’ve had so much support,” Kennedy said. She is sad to see the project come to an end. “There has been so much love and random kindness,” Kennedy said. “It’s been so awesome to see smiles on these kids’ faces that have had so much taken away.” l
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Entrada and Utah Food Bank partnership provides food for school community By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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or the first time, Claudia Pellegaud went to her school’s pantry in May to get extra food for her family. “My husband is working very little because of the coronavirus and my children are at home more since they don’t go to school so this will help,” she said. The food pantry at Entrada High School, 825 E. 9085 South, typically provides food to about 260 children under the age of 18, which is equivalent of 50 families, said Lillian Dick, who works with agency relations in the Utah Food Bank. “At Entrada, we provide a hand up, not out,” Dick said. “We’re able to help families make a meal and fill gaps at their home, not fill their pantry.” The Utah Food Bank delivers food as the school pantry supplies run low—typically two or three pallets of non-perishable items stacked 4.5 feet high. The Utah Food Bank’s food supply in the warehouse usually turns over every three days, and with more than 80 school partners across the state, schools typically receive food for their communities twice per month, she said. Entrada Adult Education Program Manager Mark Mataya appreciates the help. “So many of our students suffer from various hardships,” he said. “If we can help remove hunger from their lives, then they
have a better chance of having academic success.” Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, an Entrada staff member provides an assortment of items in a paper bag or box, such as peanut butter, tuna, dried or canned fruit, tortilla chips, cereal, granola bars and beef jerky. Food pick-up will continue through the summer, Mataya said. The partnership between Entrada and the Utah Food Bank began in November 2018. “The Utah Food Bank people and one of our people were in a community meeting. The Utah Food Bank came and visited us. It was quickly obvious to me that they were an excellent organization that wanted to help people and I was sold on working with them right then and there,” he said. “We never know what our students’ struggles are, but, for example, if they’re having a tough time paying the bills and if we can provide some food, then maybe that will mean they can pay the electrical bill. Whatever the case, their mood lightens and their facial expressions of relief and smiles makes me so happy that we can help.” Entrada, Canyons School District’s high school that offers adults educational opportunities to earn a high school diploma, prepare to take the GED test or improve educational skills like math, reading and writing, has
about 55% of its students between the ages of 16 to 18, who “didn’t feel they needed a diploma to work while the economy was good,” Mataya said. “Now, we’re helping all our students get an education, gain work force skills and training and earn their high school diploma.”
The school also has received food donations from other groups, such as Grace Community Bible Church, which they coordinate through Canyons Education Foundation. “We’re all about community, whoever needs food and whoever can help provide items for them, we’re grateful,” Mataya said. l
Families come to get bags of non-perishable food items at Entrada High from head administrative assistant Jose Rincón. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
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Recess is in session at Cedarwood Senior Living Community By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com
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ecess is keeping the residents of Cedarwood healthy during the pandemic. The Cedarwood in Sandy, part of the Kisco Senior Living group, is going old school with a twice-a-day break in the outdoor courtyard. “There’s always something to do here. The staff takes very good care of us,” Anna Pattillo, a 90-year-old resident, said. “I like recess. Our courtyard has such beautiful flowers, too.” Social distancing is in place while community members enjoy hula hoop and hangman contests. Recently some residents played tic-tactoe through the windows with children from the neighborhood. While inside or outside the community, residents and associates are wearing masks. The Cedarwood community has provided everyone with a reusable mask. Family members of residents have also donated masks for their loved ones. “While the community is practicing safe social distancing, it doesn’t mean residents need to feel confined to their apartments,” Jesse Buntjer, executive director of Cedarwood, said. “COVID-19 has caused us to make adjustments to life in the community, and it is our job to make sure that it’s still a life full of safety, comfort and happiness. Recess has been really fun to see in action. I love that we’re making the most of our community’s space.” Around 100 people visited Cedarwood recently for a special parade for the members. “We try to do things differently here. We try to mix it up and make it fun,” Buntjer said. Many family members decorated their cars with signs and balloons. The Sandy Fire Department also took part in the parade. “Getting outside to take in the sunlight and fresh air is very ben-
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eficial to the residents. The social aspects of recess are important. It’s healthier for people to feel engaged for their mental and physical well-being,” Buntjer said. Other activities include; hula hoop contests, dance parties, bubbles, and musicians performing music live. “We like to mix it up and make it fun,” he said. One challenge of the pandemic is keeping residents in touch with their families, Buntjer said. Cedarwood staff helps residents have Zoom or Facebook Portal calls with their families. They have even had some Zoom birthday parties. If a member decides not to go outside, there are still many activities going on throughout the day at Cedarwood. They hold some activities in the hallways, such as bowling and exercising. “I like bingo. There is also blackjack, dice and a lot of games to play,” Pattillo said. “We social distance and wear our masks the minute we step out of doors.” She is an official Cedarwood ambassador and has lived in the community for five years. Pattillo gives out handwritten letters to each resident. “I wanted to let everyone know we are there for them. We may be far apart but so near. I think of you and hope you are getting to know yourself.” Her favorite saying is, “How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterward.” There are three options for residents at Cedarwood: Independent Living, Assisting Living, and Memory Care. To schedule a socially-distance recess or get more information, contact Cedarwood at 801-796-2849 or visit their website. visit l
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Lifesaving medication now becomes affordable, accessible By Cassie Goff | c.goff@mycityjournals.com
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pharmacy bill of $800 covering a onemonth supply of medication. That’s what sparked T1International Utah #insulin4all chapter leader Mindie Hooley to take action in her local community and state government. Hooley’s son, diagnosed with diabetes, needs insulin to survive. After being met with that $800 bill, Hooley went home to do some research. She came upon other stories like hers, as well as stories where people had died from not being able to afford their insulin. “I couldn’t believe we live in a country that has unaffordable lifesaving medications where people must ration insulin and even die from a lack of being able to afford medication,” Hooley said. “There’s been times when we had to choose between buying his insulin or buying food and paying our bills. We have lost our home and cars trying to keep him alive.” Three months after receiving the first $800 bill, Hooley’s son admitted to rationing his insulin “because he saw the financial struggles we were going though buying his insulin and other diabetic supplies, and he was trying to help with the financial cost,” Hooley said. While Hooley was researching, she found T1International; a nonprofit run by people with type 1 diabetes for people with type 1 diabetes. T1International supports local communities around the world by giving them the tools they need to stand up for their rights. Their aim is to ensure access to insulin and diabetes supplies becomes a reality for all. On Feb. 19, 2019, Hooley started the T1International Utah #insulin4all chapter. “People all over Utah have emailed me telling me how they have lost a loved one due to them not being able to afford insulin,” Hooley said. In June 2019, Utah #insulin4all media lead Stephanie Arceneaux came across Hooley asking for members to join the fight for affordable insulin. “As someone that has had T1D for 35 years and seen greater and greater amounts of money go toward purchasing insulin, I decided that I wanted to join that fight. I also felt compelled to do something after I began reading stories of my fellow T1Ds that were dying because they could not afford their insulin.” Administrative lead Jennifer Draney joined the T1International Utah chapter when there were 36 members. Draney became an advocate after her son was diagnosed at 16 years old. “Two years after my son’s diagnosis, I was diagnosed type 1 diabetes as well. The immune system didn’t care how old you are and T1D happens at any age.” In August 2019, Hooley reached out to her local representative, Rep. Norman K. Thurston expressing that there was a need for change in Utah’s diabetic community. “We were able to meet with him multi-
Utah #insulin4all chapter rally for affordable insulin. (Photo courtesy of Mindie Hooley)
ple times and share our stories, our headaches and our concerns. Thurston listened, brainstormed ideas with us and worked incredibly hard. We met with Dr. (Joseph) Miner from the Utah Department of Health. That meeting was impactful because he was onboard for changing the current system,” Draney said. Soon, Thurston began drafting a bill to sponsor in the state legislature. He requested the Utah T1International chapter to be involved in drafting that bill. “As chapter leader, (Hooley) did all of the conversing with Rep. Thurston as to how a bill could be written and what should be included to help address the issues that had been discussed in that meeting,” Arceneaux said. “Rep. Thurston first sent me the draft before the bill even had a bill number,” Hooley said. “The bill was revised two times and each time I was able to see the bill changes before anyone else saw them. I was able to add my input and stress parts of the bill that I supported and also stressed to him that the uninsured needed to be covered as well.” That bill was introduced to the state legislature as H.B. (House Bill) 207 – Insulin Access Amendments. Throughout the session, members of the T1International Utah chapter were in attendance anytime there was discussion of the bill. “I went to the capitol several times with (Hooley) and other advocates in the chapter to lobby on behalf of H.B. 207,” Arceneaux said. “We met with several important members of the Utah House and then some of the Utah senators. Once, when I was leaving to go home, I even ran into U.S. Senator Mike
Lee and lobbied him.” “The next few weeks were full of us begging for support on our bill, writing everyone—I believe I wrote all 76 representatives plus the Governor. I know (Hooley) was working 12 hours a day on it,” Draney said. During the last week of the legislative session, “we learned that one of the senators was going to propose an amendment. A portion of the bill directed that pharmacists could prescribe insulin up to 90 days in an emergency situation. This amendment shortened that time frame to 30 days. We considered this an unfriendly amendment. That was a nerve-wracking day because we desperately wanted the bill to pass as it had been written in the final version by Rep. Thurston, yet we did not want to push any senators into opposing the bill altogether by demanding that they leave H.B. 207 as is. In the end, around 6 p.m., Rep. Thurston let us know that our lobbying had forced a compromise,” Arceneaux said. On March 10, the bill passed. “It still brings me to tears when I think back on the moment when the Utah senators voted unanimously to pass H.B. 207. It was an amazing feeling to know that, even if in just a small way, I was a part of helping those, like me and my husband, and now our son, in the future, that must have exogenous insulin in order to live,” Arceneaux said. “In the end it passed and now it’s effective seven months sooner than expected— June 1,” Draney said. H.B. 207 aims to create mechanisms to “increase Utahn’s access to affordable insulin.” The bill “creates an incentive for health
benefit plans to reduce the required copayments for insulin; directs the Insurance Department to conduct a study on insulin pricing; directs the Public Employees’ Benefit and Insurance Program to purchase insulin at discounted prices and to create a program that allows Utahns to purchase the discounted insulin; increases the number of days for which an insulin prescription can be refilled; and authorizes a pharmacist to refill an expired insulin prescription. “H.B. 207 would not exist if it were not for Mindie Hooley and her starting the local T1International chapter, Utah #insulin4all. It is because of her and that chapter that I became involved in the bill at all,” Arceneaux said. “I believe this bill will save many lives and it sets the bar for other states to follow. Our fight is far from over but this step was an amazing one,” Draney said. “Many wonderful and kind people have reached out to me in the last three months from all over the world. These complete strangers asked us to make a GoFundMe account because they feel that no American should have to go without lifesaving medication or supplies. Because of these nice people, we were able to buy a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) for my son that will save his life. My heart is overwhelmed with the amount of love that has been shown to my son,” Hooley said. “The diabetic community deserves the best and no one should lose a loved one because they can’t afford a lifesaving medication that has been around for 100 years,” she said. l
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BRAD BUR N BRIEF Dear Sandy Resident, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on all of our lives and budgets. While we don’t know the full effect as of yet, the FY 2020-2021 Sandy City budget contains forecasts on tax revenue based on historical and future modeling data. It is the expectation of economists that the economy will rebound but it is prudent for the city to budget conservatively during this time. The $117-million proposed budget projects a 1.9% decline in tax revenue from last year. You will find the proposed budget scaled down with emphasis on cost savings while maintaining the high level of services upon which Sandy residents rely. You can read the budget in its entirety at sandy.utah.gov/budget. Projects that do not have additional funding sources will be delayed until next year and each department will look for ways to spend below their budgeted amount. Two of the city’s bonds were paid off this year which will provide some relief. Sandy City has consistently dedicated a portion of ongoing revenue to a rainy-day fund. It is the goal of the city to maintain the balance of the rainy-day fund by delaying projects and using cost-saving measures. Economic downturns, while difficult, provide government the opportunity to focus on essential services and find ways to streamline and innovate. Sandy City has weathered hard times in the past and I am certain we will emerge from this current situation even better than before. Sandy City’s investment in technology over the last few years has enabled the city and staff to continue to operate at a high level during the pandemic shut down. Remote meetings, electronic processes, and online training have ensured that essential services will continue normally. Throughout this year, Sandy staff members will find new ways to innovate to help the city navigate these tough times. This proposed budget was presented to City Council on May 5, 2020. The council will hold multiple budget hearings during council meetings that will include public comment. The city budget should reflect the priorities of its citizens. If you would like to advocate for the inclusion of other priorities, please participate in council meetings on Tuesday nights and let us know where you think the budget should be improved. The final vote on the FY 2020-2021 budget must be held by June 30, 2020. For updates on changes to city services or event cancellations, visit sandy.utah.gov/coronavirus. Also, don’t forget you can always engage with us at sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @sandycityutah and on YouTube as @sandycityut for regularly updated information. Additionally, please sign up for city alerts at sandy.utah.gov/citizen-connect. You can also send me a direct email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov. It is an honor to serve as your Mayor! Mayor Kurt Bradburn I S S U E # 70
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What We Do: Sandy City Justice Court The Sandy City Justice Court is one of three branches of the Sandy City government and presided over by Judge Paul C. Farr. The role of the city’s justice court is to hear cases within its jurisdiction as set forth in the Utah Constitution and Utah Code. Justice Courts have limited Jurisdiction, as opposed to a District Court, which can hear cases from throughout the state. The Sandy City Justice Court is limited to criminal and traffic cases that arose from within the city boundaries and civil cases where either the defendant resides, or the incident occurred within the city. The Justice Court is also limited in the type and severity of the case. For cases classified as criminal or traffic, the Sandy Justice Court can only hear cases that are charged as infractions or Class C or B Misdemeanors. For Civil cases, the justice court is limited to hearing cases considered “Small Claims”, which are money claims where the amount in dispute is under $11,000. Under the direction of the presiding judge, the court’s day-to-day activities are run by 15 court clerks and an administrator. The Court Clerk’s role within the court is to ensure cases are processed and moved according to the rules, laws, and procedures set by the State of Utah and the Sandy City Presiding Judge. One of the main duties of the court clerks is to communicate with parties involved in cases filed at the Sandy City Justice Court, both in-person and over the phone. Clerks at the Sandy Justice Court strive to ensure that all who enter or call the Sandy Justice Court are given the information they need and without delay. The Sandy City Justice Court receives on average 3,000 calls per month and clerks, on average, answer 80% of those calls within 15 seconds. The Sandy City Justice Court works to serve the citizens of Sandy by ensuring that the court’s proceedings are open, impartial, and timely. The justice court processes between 16 to 20 thousand cases per year and works within state-imposed timelines to ensure all cases are processed quickly. In the last five years, clerks have significantly reduced the number of pending cases allowing cases to resolve sooner and trials to be heard without delay. Here at the Justice Court we understand that we serve our community and ensure those who are accused are afforded the full rights under the U.S. and Utah Constitutions. P A G E
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Park Safety The Sandy Police Park Officers want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time on Sandy’s trail systems. We encourage people to follow these safety and etiquette rules when they are out and about: 1. Be aware of your surroundings and other people on the trails and in parking lots. While coyotes and mountain lions generally do not pose a threat to people, if you encounter one stand your ground, make yourself appear large, yell, and walk backward slowly. Carry pepper spray for protection. 2. Park in well-lit areas and lock vehicle doors and equestrian trailers. Leave valuables and purses at home or store them out of sight. 3. If possible, don’t go alone. Walk or ride with a friend. If you think someone is following you, go towards public areas. 4. Always tell someone where you are going, when you are leaving, and when you will return. Share your route with them. Carry your cell phone but be aware that you might not have cell service in all areas. 5. Carry more water than you expect to need, as well as sunscreen, even in the winter. Bring a reflective emergency blanket during colder months. 6. Pay attention to trail markers so you can identify your location. In Bell Canyon specifically, trail markers can be used by first responders to locate you more quickly. Note the marker number and color. 7. Do not go off trail (even to pass), create new trails, or cut switchbacks. Narrow trails mean less environmental impact and happier critters. 8. If you see something, say something. Report any suspicious behavior to the Sandy Police Department’s Dispatch Center at (801) 799-3000, or in case of a life-threatening emergency call 911. If you can, use a cell phone mapping application to find the closest physical address or GPS coordinates before calling the police. 9. Remember that all dogs must be on a leash, and owners must always be in physical control of their animal. Pick up and bag dog waste immediately and dispose of it properly. No dogs allowed in watershed areas.
10. When encountering other trail users, downhill yields to uphill hikers, bicyclists yield to hikers and equestrians, hikers yield to equestrians, and equestrians should greet hikers and bicyclists and communicate intent while passing. 11. In Bell Canyon, stay out of streams and reservoirs. Wading, swimming, and bathing are prohibited in watershed areas. Do not attempt to climb or jump over the waterfall. Several people have died doing this. Rescue response times are extensive, and body recovery can be difficult in this area. 12. Finally, smile, be respectful, leave only footprints, take only photographs, and enjoy your time in our beautiful parks and trail systems.
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(Visit our website for costs and more details. All programs subject to change.) • Spock’s Skate Camp: Learn the fundamentals of skateboarding. This four-day camp is only $75 to $85 and for kid ages 6–14, on Fridays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26. To register go to sandy.utah.gov/registration. Visit spocksskatecamp.com for more information. • Parks Program: Fun-filled activities will include arts and crafts, games, and storytelling. For ages 5–9. Program begins June 8. Locations fill fast, so register early. June will be virtual; July will be in-person, • Crafts for Preschool Children: Arts and crafts, games, and storytelling for preschool children. First session begins June 9. For ages 3–4. Must be potty trained. June will be a virtual program. • Junior Golf Program – Taught by PGA Professionals Todd Tanner and Stacey Jones. Program includes short game practice, range balls, in-depth instruction, video analysis and on course play time. For ages 4 – 18. Programs begin June 6. Visit www. inmotionjuniorgolf.com for more information. • Golf for Women – This 4-class program covers rules, etiquette, & equipment. Wednesdays, June 10 – July 1 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Call River Oaks Golf Course to reserve your spot, 801.568.4653. • “I Can Tri” Sprint Triathlon (VIRTUAL) – Registration deadline: June 10. www.altacanyonsportscenter.com. • Family Night at the Skate Park: Join us on June 22 for Family Night. Theme: Family Skate. Time: 6–8 p.m. at Lone Peak Park (10140 S. 700 East) This event is FREE to the public. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. • Start Smart Classes: A great program for parents to spend time with their children and help prepare them for future participation in youth sports. Next session begins July 8.
Indoor Soccer (Futsal)
NOTE: **Must be 4 by September 3, 2020. ***Must be 7 by January 1, 2020
* I N P E R S O N R E G I S T R AT I O N : Sandy Parks & Recreation - 440 E. 8680 S. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (801) 568-2900 *Call for an appointment as offices may be closed due to COVID-19
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Adult Coed Volleyball Tournament
We are excited to announce the Sandy Open 4-on-4 Grass Volleyball Tournament. The tournament format will be determined by number of teams registered. For more details visit sandy.utah.gov/parks Registration: May 5–July 28 Divisions: Coed Ages: 18+ Tournament Date: Saturday, Aug. 1 Cost: $40/team of four Online Registration: sandy.utah.gov/registration I S S U E # 70
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River Oaks Golf Course 9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653 www.sandy.utah.gov/riveroaks
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Schedule your Golf Tournament at River Oaks. We host the best tournaments in the Valley. Great for your company party, family reunion, fundraisers, or just a get-together with family and friends. Call (801) 568-4653 for prices and more information.
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Come down to our North Driving Range for a custom club fitting session. We have demo and fitting clubs from every manufacturer, including Ping, Titleist, Taylormade, Mizuno, Cobra, and more. Our club fitting and teaching professional Ryan Holt will analyze your golf swing and using the latest technology, custom fit you for a set of golf clubs. Sessions take about 30 to 45 minutes and are free if you purchase the golf clubs from River Oaks.
Golf Merchandise
River Oaks Golf Course also has the best selection and prices of golf merchandise in Utah. A huge selection of shirts, shoes, hats, and accessories are all available in our Pro Shop. Many things are up to 50% off and we will match or beat any of our competitors’ prices. Come down and play golf, eat lunch, and browse our Pro Shop.
Golf for Women
This four-class program will cover rules, etiquette, equipment, and all the shots necessary to play and enjoy the game of golf. 8:1 teacher/student ratio makes this program an affordable and effective way to learn golf. Registration is limited so sign up early. Equipment provided. Sessions: Cost: Location: Register:
Wednesdays, June 10–July 1, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 6–28, 8–9 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 16–Oct. 7, 6-7 p.m. $110/session of four lessons River Oaks Golf Course, 9300 S. Riverside Drive (700 W) River Oaks Pro Shop, (801) 568-4653
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Programs are taught by PGA Professionals, Todd Tanner and Stacey Jones. We welcome students, beginners to advanced. Options include summer programs, summer camps, and private lessons. Nine- and ten-week programs run Monday–Thursday. Days depend on ability level. Sessions: June 6–Aug. 13 Ages: 4–18 Cost: $60–220 Register: inmotionjuniorgolf.com
Golf Summer Camps (Ages 6–18)
Half-day camps are held Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.– 12 p.m. We welcome levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Players will be divided based on their age and skill level. The camp includes in-depth instruction, video analysis, rules and etiquette, on-course playing time, fun games/contests, and learning videos. Camp Dates: Cost: Location: Register:
June 8–11 | June 15–18 | June 22–25 June 29–July 2 | July 6–9 | July 13–16 | July 20–23 July 27–30 | Aug. 3–6 | Aug. 10-13 $200 River Oaks Golf Course, 9300 S. Riverside Drive (700 W) inmotionjuniorgolf.com
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Begins June 1 Check out our full schedule online at www.altacanyonsportscenter.com
Weekday Group Swim Lessons
Session 1 June 1–11 |Session 2 June 15–25 Instructors use a variety of activities and games to teach your child swim safety skills in a fun and entertaining manner. Students progress through levels by passing the exit skills required at each level. Session 1 registration begins May 28 at 7 p.m. at altacanyonsportscenter.activityreg.com
“I can TRI” VIRTUAL Sprint Triathlon Registration deadline: June 10. www.altacanyonsportscenter.com.
Public Works Quick Tips 1. For the safety of pedestrians and motorists, if the trees or vegetation at your house have branches that hang over the sidewalk or street, they need to be trimmed to a height of 14 ft. above the curb and 8 ft. above the sidewalk. 2. If you have a large project at your home and you need to dispose of materials, reserve a dumpster on the Public Works webpage and you can have it delivered to your home for up to 72 hours. 3. If you see a problem on the roadway such as a pothole or road debris, please contact Public Works at (801) 568-2999 or use your CityServe App so we can quickly resolve the issue. 4. If either your waste or recycling container is damaged or has a broken wheel, it can be repaired or replaced free of charge. Contact Public Works at (801) 5682999 to report the problem. 5. If you would like an additional waste container or recycle bin at your residence, contact Sandy City Utility Billing at (801) 568-7110 to order the can. 6. Approximately 25% of the items placed in curbside recycling bins are non-recyclable. If you have questions and you want to see what is acceptable, visit sandy. utah.gov/departments/public-works/recycling. 7. Plastic bags and clear wrap are unaccepted items for the curbside recycling bin since they can damage automated recycling equipment. Return the bags to your local retail store. 8. Recyclables placed in your curbside bin should be empty and clean. 9. Do not bag your recyclable items before you place them in your curbside bin. 10. Shredded paper is not an accepted item in your curbside recycling bin. 11. Do you have a hard to recycle item? Visit slco.org/recycle/hard-to-recycle-items/ or earth911.com/ 12. For bulk waste collection, place your waste curbside no sooner than the weekend before your collection date. Do not put waste against a fence, tree, or utility box. 13. The following items are not accepted in the curbside bulk waste collection: rocks, concrete, gravel, dirt, sod, construction debris such as shingles, glass, sheetrock, or items considered hazardous.
I Am Sandy: Arts Guild Volunteers
Traffic Signal Synchronization Project To improve the efficiency of its traffic signal network, Sandy City contracted with Avenue Consultants to study traffic flows and design programming to synchronize every traffic signal within Sandy City. We were joined in this effort with our partners from Salt Lake County and UDOT. The synchronization process includes collecting and reviewing existing signal programming, microsimulating possible timing scenarios to determine the best set, and field fine-tuning after the new logic directives were programmed into the signal cabinets. With increased arrivals on green lights, time, cost, and emission savings were gathered. The measured week-day performance metrics are summarized below as well as on the graphic: • 1,008 hours reduced driving time per day. • 53 times the cost-benefit (for every $1 spent on the project, it benefited users $53). • 670 tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions per year. • 71,000 gallons of gas saved per year. If you have any questions about this project or any other traffic item, please contact Britney Ward, Sandy City Transportation Engineer, at (801) 568-2999.
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The Sandy Arts Guild is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2020, providing arts programming to the greater Sandy community since 1985. Programming spans a variety of art disciplines from theater to live music, to the visual arts. The lifeline of the Sandy Arts Guild is the strong network of volunteers who donate thousands of hours in service each year. Volunteers serve as ushers, paint sets, sew costumes, create props, work on the stage crew, hang artwork, and more. You may have spotted volunteers at a concert at the Sandy Amphitheater. They are the friendly faces in white shirts who are always happy to help you find your seat or answer questions about the venue. The Sandy Arts Guild and Sandy Amphitheater could not function effectively without their time and talents. The success of the programs is in large part thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who faithfully help each year. A great number of volunteers return year after year, helping to foster the sense of pride in the Sandy community. There are a number of volunteer positions available to help produce all our cultural arts programs throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering with the Sandy Arts Guild or Amphitheater, visit sandyarts.com.
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Dogs in the Watershed Dogs are still prohibited from entering any Salt Lake County watershed areas including Little Cottonwood Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, City Creek, Parleys Canyon, and Lambs Canyon. Since Salt Lake City and Sandy receive the majority of their drinking water directly from mountain runoff, Salt Lake County has gone to great measures to protect this water and dogs have not been legally allowed in watershed areas for many years. However, there may be some wiggle room on this rule on the horizon. During the February 2020 legislative session, the House considered a bill that would allow dogs to pass through the watershed as passengers in a vehicle (HB 245). Although this new law didn’t pass this year, dog owners may want to keep their eyes on the discussion surrounding HB 245. For the coming year, dogs are still not allowed into any watershed areas, and violations are still punishable by citations and fines.
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Painting rocks, playing hopscotch popular with school children during quarantine By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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n almost any given day this spring, Melissa Glade has taken her four boys, ranging from a 6-month-old to a second-grader, out for a walk and typically, along Sandy’s Canal trail where a portion of it runs alongside Altara Elementary School. Just south of the school is a hot spot for coronavirus art—a collection of painted rocks including the boys’ favorites: animals, superheroes, and characters found in “Monsters, Inc.” movies and in M&M’s candies. “My boys love looking at all the new rocks that we find each day,” Melissa Glade said. “It’s just fun to see.” While nobody has taken credit for starting the artwork, which has spread color and messages of hope along the trail, many people have added to it or plan to, including the Glade boys, who selected rocks to paint. Alta High counselor Christine Astle said that she has visited the trail’s rock collection with “themes from Disney to Utah Jazz to Spiderman.” “The rocks are a way for people to feel more connected at a time we miss things,” she said. “Without our normal lifestyles, there’s more time to be creative and paint rocks. They make us feel like we’re all in this together and it makes people happy. We miss some of those big things (that are painted on the rocks), but the feeling of relating to those
and being connected brings joy to people.” Astle said that many pastimes of yesteryear have made a comeback during the social distancing response of COVID-19. “Board games and puzzles have been picked up again as families combat boredom,” she said. “Comic books, listening to albums and other activities they’re learning from their parents and grandparents have been taking place as children are learning from them while at home. Before, everyone was so busy that they just did the things that they fit in, like sports practice after school. As the weather warms up, we’ll likely see more of a shift to outdoor activities we can do as families, such as biking, playing basketball and tennis, and fishing.” Nationwide, the demand for jigsaw puzzles is surging and companies are scrambling to meet the rising demand as millions of Americans are sheltering in place. According to a CNBC report, one company reported that 20 puzzles were selling per minute, another said it is shipping puzzles around the clock and a historian compares it to the demand of puzzles that were rented and sold during The Great Depression. Even the demand for puzzles and games on eBay is soaring as buyers seek ways to entertain families at home. Crossword puzzles, hopscotch and read-
The Glade boys pose by some of their favorite painted rocks that started to appear during the onset of the COVID-19 and now dot the Sandy Canal trail. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
ing print books also have been noted to making a comeback, although creating TikToks and playing video games still are popular. “It’s hard being on electronics all day, with school or work,” Astle said. “Some peo-
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nal trail with her grandchildren, but she also created fun for her Eastridge neighborhood near Sprucewood Elementary. In a note distributed to her neighbors this spring, she outlined “some easy, no pressure, no-contact activities” that kids could do in their leisure time. “I had seen the idea before, so I thought, ‘why don’t we try here?’” Fellows said. “I made it so we didn’t have to change themes every day and that the activities would be fun, but there wasn’t any need for contact.” During April and May, she provided neighbors with themes to create in their yards every couple days. Some themes included a safari day, where students could take a break from their studies to search for as many stuffed animals they could find displayed in the neighborhood yards, or having
Inspirational painted rocks dot the Sandy Canal trail amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
students ride their bikes on chalk day, where they could read inspiring chalk messages and pictures on the sidewalks, such as “kindness is free.” About a dozen households signed on to not only provide displays these theme days, but to also select a character—a gnome, monster, Japanese forest spirit, Ace Ventura, animal—and display it “hanging out” for the day, every day in a different manner. These characters ziplined, held picnics, mowed the yard, had a kissing booth, got haircuts, rock climbed, flew kites, parachuted, and did about every activity imaginable, she said. Neighbor Karla-Ann Whitkaer was one of the neighbors who took part, displaying skeletons every day in her yard. “Some neighbors say we were crazy spending hours creating these displays,” she said. “But it was fun and brought about so much joy to everyone.” Her family, from her dad to teenage son to elementary daughter to 5-year-old Max, helped Whitkaer with the displays. “The best part about helping set up skeletons is seeing when it’s all done every day and people walk by and smile at them,” Max said. Fellows said it surprised her to not just find youngsters looking at the displays, but adults as well. “I saw adults out taking a walk while taking a break from working at home or together, as families, strolling in the evening,” she said. “It seemed to lift everyone’s spirits and connect us all together.” l
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How will COVID-19 impact K-12 education? By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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any educators say students’ academic retention will plunge greater than that of the typical summer slide from the prolonged COVID-19-induced school closure — and preliminary research is supporting that.
and in some grades, nearly a full year behind help figure out college financial aid packages, what we would observe in normal conditions.” researchers said. While many school districts plan to give Hillcrest High Principal Greg Leavitt assessments to students in the fall to deter- said it’s been a challenge. mine the actual amount of reviewing and re“This is something we didn’t plan for in this massive way, to have school shut down for more than a day or two,” he said. “It’s a different kind of challenge, foreign to all us, and there’s no way we can deliver the product we normally do. Our teachers are teaching 30 minutes versus 70 minutes in normal classrooms. Some students are doing well and keeping up the rigor. Others we’re trying to keep motivated and learning; it’s a different world right now.” Park Lane Elementary Principal Justin Jeffery said his staff is following up with students who haven’t checked in on a Zoom meeting or haven’t grabbed a packet, with emails, phone calls and even with a certified letter. “We all know this is not the same as instruction in our classrooms, but what our teachers don’t want are huge learning losses,” he said. “We haven’t been in this situation before, but the silver lining is that we all will be better with teaching with technology and offering blended learning. Many of us haven’t pushed to learn everything until now, when we’re forced to, and so we’re becomWith students no longer in classrooms, educators now question what the impact of COVID-19 online education ing much more tech-savvy. I’ve never done will be in the new academic year. (Julie Slama/City Journals) social media so I’m finally coming into the 21st century.” Utah’s schools may have an advantage NWEA, a not-for-profit organization teaching that may be necessary, Mathnasium over other states, Utah Assistant Superintenthat supports students and educators world- of Cottonwood Heights owner Mila Gleason dent of Student Learning Darin Nielsen said. wide with assessments and research ser- said the impact may be even greater with stu“We’ve worked to provide technology vices, studied what summer learning loss dents who already are struggling. to our schools throughout our state,” he said. can tell educators about the potential impact “Some of these students may not have a “We’ve infused money to increase the number of school closures has on student academic structure in place or a support system and are of devices and training in distance learning. We achievement. needed to help with their family situations,” have a real emphasis on blending learning.” In their April 2020 findings, NWEA re- she said. “We may see an increased divide.” West Kearns Elementary dual immersearchers concluded, “students will return in That may be from helping care for sion third-grade teacher Daisy Reyes said the fall 2020 with roughly 70% of the learning younger siblings to working to help sustain soft closure caught her off guard, but her new gains in reading relative to a typical school the family, leaving little time for homework. norm is teaching online from her living room. year. However, in mathematics, students are Students may also not have the additional in“I’ve been continuing to read the story likely to show much smaller learning gains, re- come needed to attend college in the future or we were reading in class, being consistent, turning with less than 50% of the learning gains the ability or time to seek out counselors to so students can look forward to this time ev-
ery day,” she said. “It’s ideal to be there in person, but the benefit of technology is that we’re still able to make some face-to-face connections through the screen and we are all learning how to use technology more.” Indian Hills science teacher Rachel Afualo said that she had to step up her learning when it came to Canvas. “This has helped me become more open-minded to digital learning and gain more resources as a teacher,” she said. “I can create labs online and use them in the future, when a student is absent. And we can look at the way we’re teaching and discover more ways to interact with students and find more opportunities and platforms to connect with them. It’s a different territory and I’m learning to be more flexible working with it.” Granite School District Director of Technology Chris Larsen said that his school tech specialists and media center specialists have been reaching out to help teachers and parents, helping them learn digital platforms so they can connect with students. “Our teachers know how to teach, and in a matter of days, have taken their curriculum to provide it to students face to face through technology so students can continue to learn,” he said. “We are all making this the best situation for families and kids.” Larsen said that more than 20,000 Chromebooks have been checked out to Granite School District families. Murray School District’s secondary schools already are on a 1:1 device ratio, but the District also checked out Chromebooks for younger students. Canyons District also checked out Chromebooks to families who indicated a need and worked with providers to provide free internet access as a temporary solution to the crisis. This may lead to innovation in education, something many educators applaud, like Summit Academy seventh- and eighth-grade math teacher Natalie Sluga. “A lot of positive can come from this,” she said. “We can tap into creativity, we can use more platforms, more apps, more ways
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A Viewmont Elementary student holds a sign up during the school’s social distancing parade, letting teachers know how much they’re missed. (Photo courtesy of Viewmont Elementary)
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Former Utah First Lady’s books address internet safety at a time when more students are online By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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ight in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, former Utah First Lady Jackie Leavitt launched the sixth book in the Faux Paw series she has co-written — and said it’s a perfect time to do so. “Children are at home as we practice social distancing to avoid the coronavirus, but
they also are likely spending more time being connected on the internet through technology,” Leavitt said. “But we want the children to be safe online and understand the importance of guidelines while using the internet.” Her series of adventures address internet safety with Faux Paw – a now 20-year-old
orange polydactyl (six-toed) cat who used to reside in her husband’s office when Mike Leavitt was governor. “Faux Paw was the perfect way to talk about internet safety with school children,” she said. “People would come to the office to see the cat even more than the governor. There was so much interest in the cat, that it just fit he would be the mascot or the star of the books.” While the cat at one time had his own website, now the former First Lady said the books about Faux Paw the Techno Cat are available as a free online resource to parents on iKeepSafe.org under the family access tab. In addition, each elementary school throughout the state has two copies of each book in the series. “In each of the books, Faux Paw the Techno Cat addresses different issues and gets curious and into trouble, but he has good friends who help him understand how to be a good digital citizen. In this last book, “Faux Paw and the Unfortunate Upload-Digital Ethics for Kids,” he posts pictures of the band This cartoon cat, the star of the Faux Paw the Techno Cat series, reminds school children how to be respectful without permission and learns how important and ask permission before safely uploading photos online in his free, new book launched at ikeepsafe.org. it is to treat others well to have their respect,” (Photo courtesy of Jackie Leavitt) she said.
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