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South Valley Chamber names new president and CEO By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com
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he new leader for the South Valley Chamber of Commerce will carry on the tradition of relationship building. Jay Francis will be president and CEO, replacing Greg Summerhays, who led the Chamber for four years. Francis will begin his new position in early September. “I think it is important to provide opportunities to connect and share, not just business cards and contact information, but connect in a way where members can build relationships,” Francis said. “The team at the Chamber has been doing a great job with this, and we need to see what we can do to take it to the next level.” Summerhays will pursue a career in real estate with Chapman Richards & Associates. “It has been one of the greatest pleasures of my career to serve as the president and CEO of the South Valley Chamber. Our board of directors and Chamber team have created a strong regional chamber, providing great value and resources to our membership,” Summerhays said. “Jay Francis is a perfect leader to continue the work we have achieved over the past four years. He will take the Chamber to new heights and continue to strengthen the South Valley business community.” The organization’s mission is to connect with people, create and build sustainable programs that make a difference in the community. According to Francis, “It is also a great way to help businesses have a voice in the community.” Francis plans to glean input from businesses and community leaders if they would like any new programs. “New programs and strategies need to come from working with the businesses and community leaders to know what is required,” Francis said. “This isn’t about the title…This is about building a service organization that can help businesses, communities, and economic development
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focused on the southern part of Salt Lake County. ‘Jay Francis’ can’t do that (alone), but working with a great board and community leaders can make a real difference. With COVID- 19, what we can provide and infuse is needed more than ever. This is not a time for us as businesses to pull back but to invest.” Francis was a member of the Chamber’s board of directors for the past 12 years, including service as the board’s chair and on the executive committee. He is familiar with the Chamber and the critical role it plays in
the South Valley business community. South Valley Chamber Board Chairman Rob Brough and executive vice president of marketing and communications at Zions Bank welcomed Francis. “Jay is a perfect leader to continue the work we have achieved over the past four years. He will continue to strengthen the business community in the South Valley. Summerhays was the right leader for the Chamber during his four years of service. As the Chamber moves into its next phase as a strong regional chamber, Jay
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Mail-in ballots: Salt Lake County a model system says County Clerk By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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alt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen and her team have been fielding many calls about mail-in ballots and the possibility of fraud. Despite the national news and concerns, Swensen wants people to know the system we’ve used for years is “safe, secure and efficient.” “Since I took office in 1991, I’ve been working on making voting more accessible, and that includes mail-in ballots. Mail-in voting has been in the news, and I want people to know that in Salt Lake County we’ve been doing this for a long time, and it works,” said Swensen, who lives in Sandy. “Random ballots cannot be produced by just anyone. The idea being circulated that ballots could be printed by Russians, or in living rooms by anyone, is ridiculous,” Swensen said. Swensen’s longevity in her job has given her many years and many elections to develop mail-in ballots. She even designed the envelope with the required voter’s signature over the seal. “We mail out a ballot to active registered voters. Every ballot mailed has a ballot ID number assigned, which correlates to the voter for whom it is ordered. If a voter asks to have another ballot sent because they didn’t receive it, or it was lost or ruined, the first ballot ordered for that voter is spoiled/
The Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office uses a multi-step process including humans and machines to count votes while maintaining ballot secrecy. Stay safe from coronavirus and still get your “I Voted!” sticker—they’ll be sent with mail-in ballots this year. (Courtesy County Clerk Sherrie Swensen)
canceled. The new ballot has a different ID number,” Swensen said. Ballots are run through a series of human- and machine-operated steps. Each step ensures that signatures are matched, secrecy is maintained, the vote is counted and the computer-generated ID number recorded. “If someone tried to prepare bogus ballot packets, they would not pass through our
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system and would not be accepted and counted. Those circulating these rumors do not understand the vote-by-mail process or do not want voters to have the convenience of voting by mail,” Swensen said. Swensen also addressed the argument that the U.S. Postal Service could play a role in fraud or may slow down the process of tabulating votes. “The cutbacks make me concerned. [USPS has] always been very responsive and treated [the ballots] well. They care about the service they provide to us. We use postage paid envelopes. We can track things through the USPS. If there’s a concerted effort trying to make it harder for the [Postal Service], that’s a concern to me. “And if people don’t feel comfortable sending their ballot through the mail, we have 20 drop boxes located throughout the valley,” Swensen said. The mail-in ballot program started as a permanent absentee option for seniors. “By 2013, we offered it to all registered voters, and only two cities opted out. In 2016, we conducted our first major elections by mail, and in 2017 all cities wanted to do it,” Swensen said. Not only did the ballots work for security purposes, they increased voter turnout overall. “We found that the percentage of turnout was so much better. In 2018, Salt Lake County had an 80% turnout rate for voters, and 88% of those were by mail,” Swensen said. Voting in person is always an option, though with more social gathering restrictions in place this year, Swensen hopes as many people as possible use mail-in ballots. Getting a ballot in the mail doesn’t mean that someone can’t vote in person. Even if you were to drop your ballot in a ballot box or send it in through the mail, if you vote in person in addition to that, you’ll only be counted once. Swensen offers tours of the ballot pro-
cess to anyone who’s interested. “We have had lawmakers, the Lt. Governor’s staff, the state auditor’s staff, media, political parties, candidates and even international visitors tour our processes. They come away impressed with our system and the security we have in place,” Swensen said. Election Day is Tues., Nov. 3. The voting schedule is posted on www.got-vote.org or www.slco.org/clerk/elections. Vote by mail ballots will be mailed the week of Oct. 12. If you haven’t received yours by Oct. 20, call the Clerk’s office at 385-468-7400 or email them at got-vote@slco.org. Swensen said that most issues with voting have to do with confusion, not fraud. Most of them can be cleared up ahead of time by visiting the website. Voters can make updates to their registration, and review instructions about things like who can sign your ballot or what to do if you accidentally put your ballot in your spouse’s envelope. Poll workers are also still needed on Election Day. “We will be hiring poll workers and staff, so if people are interested, they can go to got-vote @slc.org. It’s a long day, and you need to have some technical skills. But you’re trained and paid, and if anyone’s interested we’d love to hear from them,” Swensen said. The bottom line for Swensen: increase accessibility for everyone who’s eligible to vote. “It’s extremely important to me that people get out to vote. For all the years I’ve been doing this, it was always about getting people to register—going to high schools, going to senior centers and other events. “We want to make it simple for every person who’s eligible to register and cast a vote. It shouldn’t just be left to those that have the means to figure it out. That’s what makes democracy work—being accessible to everyone who has the right to vote,” Swensen said. l
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Continued from front page be able to walk or bike from 9400 South all the way to the point of the mountain. The project was funded by the 2016 Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) bond, which was approved by Salt Lake County residents and allowed for the issuance of $90 million worth of bonds to pay for the construction of new parks, trails, recreational amenities and a recreation center. The extra tax burden for Salt Lake County residents to pay for those bonds is an extra $18 per year, based on a $295,000 home, according to the County. The trail expansion is itself part of a larg-
er effort in Sandy and throughout the County to emphasize active transportation options. Last year, Sandy City passed a new Bike Trails Master Plan that doubled the amount of designated bikeways and trails within the city. Meanwhile, Salt Lake County’s Active Transportation Implementation Plan aims “to identify and prioritize specific routes and spot improvements throughout the valley that contribute to safe connections between cities, townships, neighborhoods, schools, commercial centers, transit, parks, and regional offstreet paths, such as the Jordan River Parkway.” l
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Looks like Sandy’s curbside bulk waste pickup program will be going away after all By Justin Adams | justin.a@mycityjournals.com
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Left: Hillcrest High freshman Abigail Slama-Catron was honored as regional winner of the National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing. (Julie Slama/City Journals) Right: West High’s Marianne Liu, of Sandy, was an honorable mention award-winner of the National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing. (Photo courtesy of NCWIT)
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Sandy high school girl recently was named regional winner of the National Center for Women & Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing and another, honorable mention. Hillcrest High freshman Abigail Slama-Catron was honored March 7 as she “significantly demonstrated interest and aptitude for computing.” She was one of the 16 regional winners and received a joint engraved crystal trophy for the high school as well as individual crystals, scholarship opportunities and technology prizes. West High’s Marianne Liu, also of Sandy, was an honorable mention award-winner. Rising Star awards went to Kaitlyn Lowe, of Brighton High and CTEC; Ashley Hillstead, of Beehive Academy; and Grace Haglund, of Olympus High. The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors ninththrough 12th-grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the
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face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. Slama-Catron has participated six years with robotics teams where she has learned engineering, problem-solving, principles of construction, working collaboratively on a timeline and how to communicate—the latter as she mentored a team from the School of the Deaf and the Blind while knowing little sign language. She also said through her experiences she has learned to think outside the box to identify a problem and find possible solutions. She recently was a teen panelist for a national computer science conference and is meeting with NASA officials to introduce astronomy activities to local Girl Scouts. Her career goal is to be a NASA capsule communicator. Other area regional winners are Manya Nair, Riverton High; Katelyn Swain, JATC; Maili Vu, AMES; Maya Heesch, Providence Hall; Sanjana Kargi, Hillcrest High; and Sydney Leister, Mountain Ridge High. Area honorable mention awards went to Cynthia Perez-Pacheco, GTI; Tea Flores, Herriman High; Katheryn Wesley, AMES; Lillian McElheny, Riverton High; Quinn Quinley, Riverton; Tiare Jorquera, GTI; Shae Harmon, Murray High; Samantha Wilhelm,
Murray High; Kayla Bacon, Herriman High; Michelle Chiem, Herriman High; and Maria Feist, Herriman High. Area Rising Star awards, for those who are starting out in their pursuit of studying computing, went to Hannah Braeger, Herriman High; Alayna Pinales, GTI; and Madisen Homer, Murray High. Since 2007, nearly 17,000 students have received an Aspirations in Computing award and regional affiliate award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide by NCWIT member organizations—a national network of universities, companies, nonprofits, and government organizations working to increase the influence and meaningful participation of girls and women from every community. According to its website, NCWIT was chartered in 2005 by the National Science Foundation and is a nonprofit community that convenes, equips, and unites change leader organizations to increase the influential and meaningful participation of girls and women—at the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, age, sexual orientation, and disability status—in the field of computing, particularly in terms of innovation and development. l
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Living in a long-term community during a pandemic is difficult for residents of senior communities. “They need the support of their families. Our LCSW and Memory Care Director Mindy Simon has been amazing! She’s kept communication going with families. She uses calls, Zoom, Skype, Facetime and sends emails to the families with pictures of their loved ones participating in activities every day,” said Natalie Bowen, executive director for the Auberge at Aspen Park. The Auberge at Aspen Park, located at 1430 E. 4500 South, had to adapt family visits. “We wrapped one of our small outdoor patios with Plexiglas and ask both parties to wear a mask. This way they can see each other and communicate without a device—it has worked out great,” Bowen said. The community has been COVID-free since the beginning of the pandemic. Today’s senior communities are not the “old folks homes” of the past. “We are a high-level memory care community. Nurses and aides are here 24/7, and Dr. Fehlauer is in the community five days a week. He specializes in geriatrics, dementia, Parkinson’s, and all memory issues,” Bowen said. The Auberge also utilizes the innovative Montessori education model. The program is called Spark, and staff encourage the natural spark within each individual. Each resident has a social role to fulfill in the community. Residents also set goals for progression and improvement. “It is about enhancing what they can do instead of what they cannot do. We identify residents’ strengths,” says Emma Schilling, health services director. Their website, www.aubergeataspenpark.com has tips
for caregivers who are experiencing stress and caregiver fatigue. Patricia, whose mother required a greater level of care, describes the relief she felt when her mom moved to Auberge. “All the staff made my mom’s transition smooth. She had a complete physical by an RN who showed great care for her. The administrative staff was top notch. All the paperwork, financial issues and room were set up so it was easy for us,” Patricia said. Another resident’s daughter, Carol Delliskave, said the care her mom receives at the Auberge is “fantastic.” “My mom has been there for almost two years. The staff truly love the residents, and the residents love the staff. They keep me posted on my mom’s condition, they are available any time I have questions, and they encourage her to participate in activities,” Delliskave said. “Auberge is more expensive than a regular assisted living facility, but you get what you pay for. The care at Auberge is so much better. Mom has been very happy, and that makes us happy,” Delliskave said. The Auberge at Aspen Park is currently accepting new residents. They’re happy to schedule a virtual tour and tell you about their current offer of one month free. To schedule a virtual tour or ask questions about openings and services, call 801-272-8000 and ask for Cindy. “I love working here. I was always a nana and papa’s girl; I was with my grandparents more than I was home. I have a special place in my heart for the elderly,” said Cindy Lorraine, marketing director. Auberge is making a difference in the lives of seniors with memory care needs. By merging high level health care
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Local education foundations, businesses and community come together to support students By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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t was a more streamlined event, but still people showed up and donated school supplies, clothing, and other items for students in need. It was the Tools for Schools, a fundraising drive that supports 11 area school districts as well as charter schools and the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Local businesses and individuals could drop off needed items Aug. 11-13 at the Shops at South Town, where Z104 radio personalities, Dave and Deb, and local school officials accepted donations and sorted them to the needs of each district. Items also were collected that were earmarked for a particular district. Cash donations were also accepted, including with a link to Jordan Credit Union, who disbursed the funds, and allowed those who wanted to participate to do so at a safe distance. “Even with a pandemic, kids still need things and we still want to do it,” said Denise Haycock, Canyons Education Foundation de- Volunteers hang the banner in preparation for the three-day Tools for Schools fundraiser. (Julie Slama/City velopment officer. “We had four volunteers Journals) instead of 20 and plan to just sort donations by district, not stuffing backpacks or any- “boxes and boxes of backpacks and food— supplies. That allowed Canyons to help probably thousands of backpacks last year” “cover the bubble schools, those that aren’t thing more.” In years past, Haycock said they had which they filled with the donated school covered by United Way and their business
partners, but could still use the help.” This year’s list not only includes pencils and pencil sharpeners, but also the “accessory of the year”—masks. “We take any kind—homemade, sewn, store bought. Our risk management will approve them for the health and safety of our kids. Hand sanitizer also is something new on the list,” she said. Jordan Education Foundation Director Steven Hall said that filling principals’ pantries at the schools was something they requested. “We have a lot of insecure kids and now, homeless, especially during COVID-19,” he said. “We have one in five children who are needing assistance.” He said clothing, including underwear, as well as personal hygiene items, school supplies and backpacks rounded out his foundation’s wish list. “Donations make an impact,” he said. “If it’s one backpack, then that’s one more backpack we have to give a child than we did before. Every contribution makes a difference.” l
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B R AD BUR N BR IEF Dear Sandy Resident, Happy September! Hopefully, this month brings cooler temperatures. There is still plenty of opportunities to enjoy Sandy’s awesome outdoor recreation while the weather is nice. This month, the city is unveiling the underground tunnel project funded by the city, UTA, and Salt Lake County which connects the 10200 South and Dimple Dell and Sandy Rail Trails. This is a multi-use path that enables the first and last mile connection between the surrounding community and the Sandy Civic Center Station on the TRAX blue line. This path is designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrian use. This project moves the city closer to having a trail system that will connect citizens from the Bonneville Shoreline trail to the Jordan River trail. There is a lot of uncertainty about the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic but there are good indicators that show the worst is behind us. Utah’s unemployment rate continues to decrease. In fact, Utah has the best unemployment numbers in the country with a rate of 5.1%. Another bright spot on the economic front is sales tax revenue is up
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5.9% statewide from last year. There are strong indicators that Utah’s construction industry is still going strong. Construction was one of the few industries who saw an increase in hiring over the last few months. There are certainly still many economic challenges to overcome but there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic about a robust recovery. 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 send me a direct email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov. It is an honor to serve as your Mayor! Mayor Kurt Bradburn
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The Many Facets of Community Development The Community Development Department is comprised of four distinct divisions, each with their own responsibilities, but also interacting with one another to provide the best possible service to our citizens. Residents, business owners, developers, and many other people interact with our multi-faceted team every day. Because we are involved in so many aspects of City business, many of your interactions may be with our staff. Planning: The Planning Division is further divided into several areas to address specific needs within the City. These include the following: • Development Services and Zoning Administration: Grand construction projects and ideas start to become reality here. Staff spends a considerable amount of time and effort in assisting in all aspects of development including large commercial projects, residential additions or accessory buildings and uses, and signage. They also serve as professional support staff for the Planning Commission and in helping to develop and interpret the Land Development Code. Much of the built environment is influenced by these ordinances and codes and how they are applied. • Long Range Planning: The City puts a lot of effort into working with residents and stakeholders creating a long-lasting vision for the future. This includes maintaining a General Plan for the City that includes goals and policies, as well as several Area Master Plans that work in supporting these goals and policies in more concentrated geographical locations. Demographic information is also compiled and analyzed as part of this process and plays an important role in predicting growth, funding, and other influential factors in planning. • Other Services: Several other services are provided by our Planning Division. Reviewing City adopted design standards, Street name changes, right-of-way vacations, and rebuild letters are a few examples. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, a federally funded grant to assist low- to moderate-income residents, is also administered by our staff, as well as a Historic Sandy Preservation program (including a committee comprised of residents). Building: A building permit is required for all construction within Sandy City as per the International Building Code (some exceptions apply). The Building Division works to ensure that structures within the City meet the required safety regulations that have been adopted by the State of Utah as well as Sandy City. This effort includes several inspections to be completed at specific stages of construction to check not only structural integrity, but electrical, plumbing, and other aspects that may affect the general population.
• Plan Review: Plans for construction must be submitted to our office for review to check for compliance with building, fire, and zoning codes. Multiple departments of the City may be involved in this review depending on the complexity of the project. When the plans can demonstrate compliance, a permit is issued. • Inspections: Once a permit is issued, required inspections are requested by the builder and performed by our certified inspectors at specific stages of construction. When all work is completed satisfactorily, a final inspection is performed, and if passed, the work is declared complete and a Certificate of Occupancy may be issued (depending on the project). Business Licensing: Our Business Licensing Administrator is tasked with overseeing the application process, issuance, and renewal for all business licenses operating in Sandy City. On the surface, this may seem simple, however with the number of the local, regional, state, and federal regulations regarding the operation of certain business types, starting and operating a business can become quickly become overwhelming. Our staff collaborates with various other governmental agencies to help business owners navigate these waters. Informational resources can be found on our website, but if you are feeling completely discouraged or lost, please give us a call. Code Enforcement: Sandy City employs four Code Enforcement Officers and one technician. Each officer is assigned a specific area to monitor compliance with Zoning, Building, and Business Licensing codes throughout the City. This helps them to develop relationships with residents and business owners in those areas. Upon receipt of a complaint, our officers try to make a site visit and begin their investigation within 48 hours. If the property is in violation, a notice is issued and a time frame for correction is given. If the property continues to be in violation, a citation may be issued. Some of the common violations they are called out on include: • Operating a business without a license • Overgrown weeds/lawn (must be shorter than 6 inches) and other property maintenance • Parking violations (private property; streets are enforced by Police) • Illegal signs • Snow removal from sidewalks • Storage of rubbish, trash, and debris
Fall Lawn Preparation
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Fall is the most beneficial time to fertilize your lawn. Temperatures between 58–65 degrees are optimal for root growth and slow top growth. Fertilizing at this time will promote the roots to store more energy, benefitting the grass as it comes out of dormancy in the spring. Another factor to consider is reducing water. Avoid using the “set and forget” method of watering. Become familiar with your irrigation controllers and make the appropriate and frequent adjustments to limit overwatering and higher water bills. Water usage should be reduced significantly in the fall. A good rule of thumb is to water deeply and infrequently to promote good root growth. Early fall is also a great time to aerate your lawn. It is best to avoid aeration in the summer, as the turf is already stressed from the heat. When temperatures begin to decline, aeration provides a great opportunity to reduce compaction and allow more oxygen into the soil. If the turf grass is thin or in need of repair, over seeding the lawn after aeration will help with seed germination.
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Tournament is a round robin mixer to be played. Cost: $25/person Days/Time: Friday 5:30–10 p.m. & Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Dates: Sept. 11–12 Registration deadline: Sept. 4 Location: Dewey Bluth Park Pickleball Courts Register online: sandy.utah.gov/registration
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Register now for our Annual Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 14. Time: Location: Registration Fee: Registration Deadline: Online Registration: Packet pick-up:
10 a.m. Lone Peak Park Gazebo, 10140 S. 700 E. $25/individual or $20/family or groups In person Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. Closes on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 440 E. 8680 S.
Late Registration: Nov. 12¬–14, in person only! Late Registration Fee: $30/individual or $25/family or groups Day of race registration at Lone Peak Park from 9–9:45 a.m. To register or for more information visit sandy.utah.gov/registration
Sandy Soccer Academy
Instructors and staff will be provided by Utah Avalanche Soccer Club. Each week, we build on what’s learned from the previous weeks. Curriculum for the various age groups will be modified based on current skill levels of the players in an age group. Registration includes Academy t-shirt and soccer ball. Cost: Dates: Age: Time: Age: Time: Location: Register online:
$25 Mondays, Sept. 14–Oct. 12 or Tuesdays, Sept. 15–Oct. 13 3–5 years old 5–6 p.m. 6–8 years old 6–7 p.m. Lone Peak Park, 10140 S. 700 E. sandy.utah.gov/registration
Little Crazy People
Do you have a little crazy person in your life? Join us in this exciting, educational, and active parent/child class for ages 1–3 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, music, social skills, balance, and more! Classes start in January 2021, check back mid-December.
Sandy Hiking Club
Come out and enjoy the many miles of trail available for cycling, hiking, and horseback riding within Sandy. Dates: Time: Cost: Register online:
Wednesdays, Aug. 26–Sept. 16 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15 Sandy Resident; $20 Non-Resident sandy.utah.gov/registration
Description: • Must be able to hike one mile at a 10% grade on their own • Must provide personal shoes, water, and snacks for each hike • Minimum Age: 10 years
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KARATE
Year-Round Karate is a great activity for all ages. The benefits include self-discipline, conflict resolution, physical activity and so much more. The instructors foster learning and self-respect through the art of Shotokan karate. Discounts for multiple family members. For more information go to altacanyonsportscenter.com. Day: Fridays, 5–6 p.m. Location: Alta Canyon Gym Age: 7+ Cost: $45 per month
AEROBICS
Year-Round Check out our new aerobics lineup coming this fall. High Fitness, Pilates and Power Pump, Barre and Spin are just a few of the classes offered at Alta Canyon Sports Center. For a full list of classes, visit altacanyonsportscenter.com.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Year-Round Get more from your workouts with one-on-one attention from our certified personal trainer. Each one-hour session is designed to give you a custom workout made specifically for you. Increase your strength, improve your flexibility, reach your weight goals; whatever the reason, let our personal trainer get you there. Group personal training is also available. Visit altacanyonsportscenter.com for dates, times, and pricing.
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River Oaks Golf Course 9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653 www.sandy.utah.gov/riveroaks RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE
River Oaks Golf Course at Sandy City is centrally located in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley in Sandy, Utah. Its unique proximity to the Jordan River makes for an unforgettable eighteen holes of golf. With water or wetlands in play on almost every hole, a premium is placed on accuracy from tee shots to approach shots. With a par of 70 and a total length of just over 6500 yards from the championship tees, River Oaks offers something for every golfer and every skill level.
Fall Group Programs Our programs are taught by PGA Professionals. Halfhour, 1- and 2-hour programs are held once/week. Each class has a 5:1 student to instructor ratio. 11-, 6-, AND 5-week programs are available. Register online at inmotionjuniorgolf.com or call (801) 980-0162.
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The front nine at River Oaks winds alongside the Jordan River and the accompanying wetlands. With two par 5s and some short par 4s there are opportunities for scoring, but the front nine is considered the harder of two nines. B A N Q U E T R O O M AT S A N D Y C I T Y
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If you look hard enough, you may see an eagle or even a fox. There are many species of wildlife that call River Oaks home. The back nine is by far the most popular stretch of the holes at River Oaks. With several elevation changes and a more secluded feel, our back nine demands focus and attention on every shot. With the addition of the popular Sandy City Urban Fishery adjacent to holes twelve and thirteen, the back nine is a scenic and pleasant way to spend your time. After a round of golf at River Oaks, enjoy a cold drink and a meal at our café’ and snack bar. Browse our full service and well stocked pro shop or utilize our state-of-the-art practice facility, which is one of the best in the state. Our friendly staff can give you a lesson or fit you with the latest in golf equipment.
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Household Hazardous Waste
It is necessary to winterize all irrigation systems by shutting down the system at the “stop-and-waste valve” to release pressure in the pipes and drain the water from the system to protect any components that could freeze. Failure to drain the system usually results in broken sprinkler lines and flooded yard areas. By taking a little time this fall to winterize and shut off your stop-andwaste valve, you can prevent very costly repairs. Locate the stop-and-waste valve, which is generally located on the service line between the water meter and the house. Once the system has been shut down, drain each sprinkler line. Some systems have drain valves that can be opened to drain the system, or it may be necessary to blow out the system using compressed air (you may wish to consult an irrigation professional for this service).If your system is automated and has an electric controller, it needs to be set in the “Off” position for the winter. When spring arrives, inspect the sprinkler system by checking the sprinkler-control valves, sprinkler heads, and emitters to be sure they are not cracked or broken.
Household hazardous wastes are household products that can cause injury or are harmful if not used, stored, or disposed of properly. Many consumer products contain chemicals that may be hazardous to human health or the environment if improperly used, stored, or disposed. These chemicals become hazardous wastes when they are no longer wanted or needed as household products. Unfortunately, household chemicals are frequently washed down drains, poured on the ground outside, or thrown in the sandy.utah.gov/HHW trash, where they may ultimately pose risks to human health or the environment. Disposing of household chemicals in the trash may start fires, explode, or react in trash collection trucks, often injuring sanitation workers. Household products may be hazardous because they are flammable, poisonous, corrosive, reactive, explosive, or carcinogenic. Our health may be affected by hazardous products through ingestion, inhaling gases, or absorption through the skin. Hazardous products may affect the environment by contaminating the air, water, and soil. The following are steps to reduce the quantity of hazardous waste in your home. Household hazardous products in your home can be harmful and create environmental problems.
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Nathan Schafer – Sandy Staff Highlight (Public Works) Nathan started his career with Sandy City Public Works Department on March 21, 2016 as the City Fleet Manager. Never one to shy away from a challenge, he has taken on the fleet budget and developed an automated system to help evaluate and rate over 600 pieces of city equipment with various criteria to ultimately cut costs and the unnecessary turnover of fleet. This has saved the city thousands of dollars every year. Nathan’s innovative way of thinking has also led him to contract with a local parts vendor to establish a store within the Fleet Maintenance building, in-source vehicle license renewals, and establish an oil analysis program in house. By doing all these things he has dramatically increased the turn-around time on equipment. On April 9, 2020, Sandy City Fleet Operations was nationally recognized by the American Public Works Association and Government Fleet Magazine as a “Notable Fleet.” Some of the criteria for this recognition included efficiency and modernity of the fleet operations, the team’s ability to prioritize and exhibit leadership within the local and overall fleet community, and visionary steps taken by operations and fleet leadership. This National recognition would not be possible without Nathan’s leadership and dedication to Sandy City and Public Works. On July 23, 2020, Nathan passed the APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional exam, which required a substantial amount of dedication, time, and training. Nathan is one of two fleet managers in Utah to have this certification. We would like to congratulate Nathan Shafer on this tremendous achievement and are thrilled to have him as part of the Sandy City team!
Household Hazardous Waste - TIPS DO • Read the label. Some products have directions for proper use, storage, and disposal on the label. • Choose the least hazardous product and buy only what you need. • Try to use up the product. If you have some left, give it to a friend or neighbor to be used up. • Store them carefully. Because many products are dangerous for children and pets, keep products in their original containers. • When purchasing a new car battery, take your used car battery to be recycled. • If unsure of disposal procedures for a product, call Trans-Jordan Landfill Services at (801) 971-1976 or visit transjordan.org/services DON’T • Flush them down the toilet, tub, sink, or sewer. This can contaminate our water supply. • Dump them on the ground. This can contaminate our ground water. • Burn them. • Store them where children or pets can reach them. • Place them in your trash can.
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Miss Africa Utah pageant: A diverse cultural scholarship program By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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he 10th annual Miss Africa Utah pageant was Aug. 11-15. The pageant is for single Utah women with ties to Africa. The result is an event like no other where African women feel supported as they educate others and celebrate their heritage. The pageant was created by Gloria Mensah of GK Folks Foundation. Mensah was born in Nigeria and resides in Utah. “It started as a culture night, just to learn more about different African cultures. It was so successful that I decided to make a nonprofit and create a scholarship,” Mensah said. This year’s pageant went online due to the pandemic, so events were shown on the website, www.missafricautah.org. Like other pageants, each contestant chose a platform or social issue to promote. There was a talent segment and judges who select the queen. But unlike other pageants, there was a traditional costume segment and a parade of nations. “There is a lot of diversity. It doesn’t matter your size or shape or height—you have to be within three generations from Africa. Some of the women are adopted, some are single moms and many are in college or have already graduated,” Mensah said. This year’s final contest involved women from eight African nations: Anna Elizabeth Robbins of Cameroon; Amira Kherrallah of Central African Republic; Perpetual Stevens of Ghana; Aziza Jabhad Hussein of Kenya; Nini Ndongo Macias of Ecuatorial Guinea; Easter Shadrack of North Sudan (born in Ethiopia); Pauline Makoma of Rwanda and Seary Kallon of Sierra Leone. The women come from across the valley—Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, West Jordan, Draper and Kearns. The theme of belonging and fitting in came up for several as they introduced themselves and their platforms. “People said I wasn’t African enough, or I wasn’t Latina enough,” said Nini Ndon-
go Macias, Miss Ecuatorial Guinea. Macias was born and raised in Salt Lake City, and code-switches easily between English and Spanish. Ecuatorial Guinea is the only official Spanish-speaking African nation. Aziza Jabhad Hussein, Miss Kenya Utah, said she didn’t fit in “because I couldn’t walk until age 5.” Hussein was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder and lost friends because they didn’t understand what that meant. “It taught me that sometimes we judge people too quickly. Our differences seem more like weaknesses, instead of them making us more rounded and interesting individuals for our communities. I’ve made it my mission to get to know people on a deeper level,” Hussein said. Perpetual Stevens won the People’s Choice Award through online voting. “I lived in an orphanage until I was 7, and then I was adopted and moved to America,” Stevens said. Stevens chose the Kaeme Foundation as her platform, which supports families in Ghana so they can keep their children at home instead of having to utilize orphanages. “Kaeme is very personal and important to me. I want to share my story of living in an orphanage, show people that they can trust me and my platform, and educate and help people better understand what Kaeme does,” Stevens said. Stevens said that though the African community in Utah may be small, “we are powerful, loving and resilient. We have continuously shown that we are here to stay. We will forever stand up and speak out about our dreams, rights and beliefs.” The events were broadcast each night leading up to the finale on Aug. 15. The second runner-up was Hussein, the first runner-up was Amira Kherrallah and the winner was Pauline Makoma. Makoma is a web developer studying
Participants from Miss Africa Utah 2020 pose with those from 2019. (Tempestt Williams/Vivid Kodaks)
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African Queens: Pauline Makoma (center, back) is crowned Miss Africa Utah 2020; other winners are L to R: Amira Kherrallah, Aziza Jabhad Hussein and Perpetual Stevens. (Lisa Chriss Photography)
software engineering. “I plan to visit high schools during my reign and talk about my platform: helping young African women explore career fields that are not looked at as ‘traditional.’ African women still struggle to see themselves in technology and STEM [fields],” Makoma said. Brittany Johnson, a news presenter at ABC4, hosted the event. Johnson said the virtual edition speaks to the importance of the event. “The GK Folks Foundation could have canceled due to the pandemic, but instead they found a way to adapt by making the event virtual. “The pageant allows contestants to feel empowered, showcase their talent and create a platform in which a young African woman can thrive. The MAU Pageant promotes positivity, and that’s what the world needs more of today,” Johnson said. Makoma said when she moved to Utah three years ago, she was surprised by the size of the African community. “You can search for African events that are happening near you and try to attend those. You will learn so much about the culture, get the most amazing food and the music there is always the best,” Makoma said. The virtual aspect of this year’s contest meant there were no tickets sales, which brings in a lot of support for the program. “We’re taking a lot of losses this year because we don’t have a live event we can sell tickets for. There is so much these young women learn in the pageant, and since we’re a nonprofit, all donations go toward helping them,” Mensah said. GK Folks coordinates events to support the community. “There is so much for people to process with their mental health. We did a march for George Floyd where the girls wore their crowns and sashes. We want Black people to be seen as people, not a threat.
“Our mental health programs give people a safe space to come and talk. It really worked. People were pouring out their feelings,” Mensah said. To support the scholarships awarded by the pageant or learn more about the young women and their platforms, visit their website. And Mensah hopes that more sponsors will step up and people in the community will donate to the causes. Makoma offers this invitation of inclusion to everyone: “I want you to join in creating and finding opportunities for young African women to…be [who] they were meant to be, here in Utah, in Africa and all over the world.” l
Pauline Makoma is crowned Miss Africa Utah 2020 via a virtual event. (Tempestt Williams/Vivid Kodaks)
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e are experiencing a crisis in the United States - a crisis of companion animal overpopulation. The overpopulation crisis is leading to a staggering number of animal deaths in shelters. According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters in the United States each year. Of that 6.5 million, 1.5 million do not make it out alive. That is roughly 23% or one-quarter of the animals. This means that for every four animals that enter a shelter, one is killed. The reasons animals are killed in shelters varies, but the number one killer is a lack of space. At the Humane Society of Utah, we work to reduce the number of animals entering shelters through low-cost spay and neuter services, veterinary medical help for those who can’t afford traditional veterinary care, and behavioral counseling. Further, because we have excellent adoption rates at our shelter in Murray, Utah, we work to reduce shelter overpopulation by transferring in animals from high-kill shelters in Utah, as well as Texas, Arizona, and other states in our region. We work tirelessly to relieve the pressure at these shelters, but truth be told, the flow of animals never stops. Companion animal overpopulation is one of the reasons why the Humane Society of Utah opposes companion animal breeding, but it is not the only
reason. Companion animal breeding is largely unregulated in the United States. As a result, companion animals are often overbred, inbred, and dangerously undersocialized. An undersocialized puppy often grows up to become an unruly (and sometimes aggressive) adult dog. When a family can no longer handle the dog, he or she gets turned into a shelter. Once there, a shelter uses its meager resources to try to help the animal become adoptable. Sometimes, it is successful. Other times, the damage done is too great and a shelter is forced to euthanize the dog for safety reasons. The toll this takes on the individuals in the shelter is immeasurable. More importantly, the loss of life is unforgivable when it can easily be prevented by adopting instead of shopping. A side note on breed preference: According to Best Friends Animal Society, it is estimated that between 25 and 30 percent of companion animals in shelters are purebred. This means it is incredibly likely that, with a little patience, an individual can find their preferred breed at a shelter or rescue. Why buy a dog and contribute to the overpopulation crisis, when, instead, you can adopt and save two lives? You save the life of the dog you adopt, and in turn, space is made in the shelter to save another dog. Adoption is truly a win-win situation.l
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Canyons Education Foundation awards scholars who rise up to meet life’s, school’s challenges By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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hings just weren’t going right when Alexa Davis went to pick up her cap and gown last spring. There was a mix-up on the rental payment, and when she called for help, there was no answer on the call she placed to her grandmother, who she lives with. Instead of walking away with the cap and gown, she only received her honor cord for earning Corner Canyon High School’s career and technical education pathway, which she also completed along with the state’s requirements. “My counselor wanted me to come check in with her, so I went in to see her afterward, all frustrated,” Davis said. “I thought she wanted to talk, but when I got there, I had no idea what was going on. All these people were staring at me, and I was so confused. Then they pulled out this big cardboard check for the scholarship and I was surprised, like ‘was this for real?’” Her grandmother, with her cell phone on silent, was there too, beaming at her. Davis was one of eight Canyons Education Foundation recipients, who were awarded partial college scholarships during the soft closure of schools in response to COVID-19. She and Brighton High’s Asha Brown received the Rising Star $2,500 scholarships while $1,000 awards were granted to Alta High’s Abby Coleman, Brighton High’s Stryder Poulson, Corner Canyon’s John Glavin, Diamond Ridge High’s Natalie Sala, Hillcrest High’s Yovanni Valdez, and Jordan High’s Rose Briones. The annual Bright Star Scholarship rewards $1,000 to a senior from each high school in Canyons School District who has shown improvement or exemplary effort in working toward the goal of post-secondary education. The Rising Star Scholarship of $2,500 rewards those from the district who have “risen” above trying circumstances either in family life, financially, emotionally or scholastically, and is still dedicating themselves to furthering their education, said Denise Haycock, Canyons Education Foundation development officer.
The scholarship winners were selected by a committee made up of Canyons Education Foundation board members. Each board member follows a rubric and scores on goals, effort, recommendations and overall impression, she said. These funds will help make college more foreseeable for these eight students this fall, or in Davis’ case, this summer as she already enrolled and has been studying online at Salt Lake Community College. She hopes to take some in-person as well as online classes in the fall and earn her associate’s degree. Her dream? An elementary school teacher. “Without the help of my high school counselor, Amy Hardcastle, and my grandma, I wouldn’t receive this scholarship—and my favorite teacher, Mrs. (Summer) Huntamer; she helped me with the path of what I want to do in my life,” Davis said. For Davis, it was a rocky path. Her early childhood days were in Naples, Florida where her parents were struggling with drug addiction and her dad was “in and out of jail.” “There was a lot of stuff that was not appropriate or good for us to be around,” she said about growing up in that environment with her sister, who is two years younger. “I took on a protective role for my sister. Our mom disappeared, abandoned us at one point. Dad brought us here to give us a new life, get us out of a bad scene.” She was 12 when she came to Utah and stayed with her grandmother. Then, her dad died of an overdose and her mother reappeared and took the two girls to Ohio. “Mom and her boyfriend were still using, and it wasn’t a good situation. I didn’t feel safe, I didn’t feel good about my sister and I living there,” Davis said. Unbeknown to her, her grandmother was asking for custody, a three-month process, that got her back to the Beehive State in December as a teenager. “Even though I was back here, I still struggled with depression, self-doubt, PTSD and didn’t have much motivation,” Davis
said. “Without the support I’ve gotten and am still getting, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” With that support, Davis has been able to be a tutor for Willow Springs Elementary, testing out the desire to be a teacher as well as work part-time in the field with youngsters. She also has had an internship with first-graders. “First and second grade were my favorite (growing up),” she said. “I enjoyed teaching kids and helping make a positive difference in the world.”
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Hillcrest High’s Emily Zhang was selected from a pool of 1.5 million as one of the nation’s top scholars and a National Merit scholarship winner. (Photo courtesy of Erin Zhang)
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enior Emily Zhang, who attends Hillcrest High in Midvale, face-planted into the fence during a tennis match, splitting her lip up to her nose. It wasn’t her proudest moment on the court, but it became an inspiration for writing an essay about overcoming an obstacle. “That match was so mentally draining,” she recalled. The essay was for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which invited Zhang, after earning a top score her junior year on the PSAT standardized pre-college exam and a 36 on the ACT standardized college exam, to submit an essay, a letter of recommendation, her extracurricular activities, her experience in community service (regularly volunteering at Alta View Hospital), and transcripts which highlighted her 4.0 while taking international baccalaureate classes for consideration of the National Merit scholarship. She learned during the soft closure of schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that she was awarded the scholarship. “I’m basically relieved,” said Zhang, who plans to study at the University of Utah where she also received the school’s Presidential Scholarship. “It helps cover tuition, fees and other costs associated with college. I’m just excited.” Zhang is joined by three other area scholarship winners: Camryn Young, Corner Canyon High in Draper; Ariane Kovacsovics, Waterford School in Sandy; and Jacob Simmons, Brighton High in Cottonwood Heights. The 65th National Merit Scholarship Program awards $2,500 to each of its scholars, who were selected from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists. They are judged by a panel of college admission officers and high school counselors on their academic record,
including difficulty level of subjects and grades; scores from the PSAT and SAT or ACT standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay and a recommendation letter from a high school official. Initially, 1.5 million students were in the selection pool when they took the PSAT their junior year. About 7,600 finalists earned the merit scholar title and received a total of more than $30 million in college scholarships. In addition, several corporate-sponsored scholars were named, including Silas Barber, who attended AMES in Murray. Simmons remembered receiving his notification that he was a National Merit Scholar. “That was the same day Harvard and Duke results came out, so I was super nervous,” he said. “The news that I won that scholarship was exciting and made me feel a little better. When I finally opened up the Duke and Harvard results (letters of acceptance), it ended up being a really incredible day.” Ultimately, Simmons selected Deep Springs College in California on a full ride for the two-year program after turning down Harvard, Duke, Washington and Lee and other colleges and scholarships, including the national Presidential Scholarship. After Deep Springs, he hopes to attend Princeton or Harvard to finish his degree. “Both (Presidential and National Merit) recognitions are particularly meaningful because the applicant pool is essentially the entire class of 2020, which includes millions of students,” he said. “Being recognized among the top several hundred is obviously a huge honor and meeting some of the other students in these programs has been both humbling and inspiring.” l
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Celebration delayed, yet Canyons administrators lauded with state PTA awards By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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here wasn’t a banquet, an awards ceremony or big celebration—but it may yet happen. Canyons School District has reason to celebrate as two of the district’s principals received Utah PTA’s outstanding school administrator awards. “I received an email toward the end of the school year; it was a complete surprise,” said award-winner Marilyn Williams, who is Sandy’s Willow Canyon Elementary principal. “I’m so grateful for the PTA to nominate me. It’s an honor to be recognized.” Williams also received the Best of State Principal award, something that was shared with the district community. That celebration, planned for July 15, was canceled in response to the social distancing and large group guidelines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s meant a lot that parents know I’m looking out for the children, their needs and offer the very best to them,” she said. Also in Canyons District is outstanding school administrator Chip Watts, who as principal the past five years at Midvale Elementary, was able to direct the staff and faculty in getting the school off the turnaround status. Last year, he was honored with Canyons School District’s APEX administrator
of the year. This fall, he will become principal at Draper Park Middle School. The district had two other winners: Melanie Ferguson, advocacy award for radKIDS, Sunrise Elementary and Melody Richardson, outstanding volunteer, Peruvian Park Elementary. Other area winners are Shawn McLeod, outstanding school administrator, South Jordan Middle School; Adrian Ramjoue, outstanding educator, Riverton High; Mike Okumura, outstanding educator, Longview Elementary in Murray; Ray Barton, outstanding educator, Olympus High School in Holladay; Jolylnne Ward, spirit of inclusivity award for Golden Gate Club, Bingham High in South Jordan; Hillary Moser, involvement award for Veterans Day parade and flag ceremony, Westland Elementary in West Jordan; Linda Clapier, outstanding support staff, Skyline High School in Salt Lake City; Corey Peterson, outstanding support staff, McMillan Elementary in Murray; Kris Dockstader, outstanding volunteer, Eastwood Elementary in Salt Lake City; Benjamin Garcia, outstanding volunteer, Beehive Elementary in Salt Lake City; and Sarah Brown, outstanding volunteer, Westland Elementary. l
Marilyn Williams, Willow Canyon Elementary principal, was named one of the Utah PTA outstanding school administrators. (Photo courtesy of Marilyn Williams)
Chip Watts, who has been Midvale Elementary principal and is Draper Park Middle’s new principal, received the Utah PTA outstanding school administrator award. (Photo courtesy of Canyons School District)
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High school sports return to play…for now By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
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n unprecedented times with uncertainty continuing over many aspects of life due to the current pandemic, the idea of sports at all levels coming back sounds so refreshing. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights have resumed, PGA golf tournaments are again being held, Major League baseball has begun their delayed season and the NBA created a bubble in Orlando, Florida to bring 22 teams to play out the last regular season games and playoffs—all without fans in attendance. And yet, just as our excitement builds as we watch live sports returning, we see the number of COVID-19 cases, patterns and deaths fluctuating on a daily basis and are left to wonder—will high school fall sports really happen? The seasons have already begun for most of the state’s boys golf, girls soccer, girls tennis, volleyball, football and cross country teams, but how long will it last? As schools begin opening statewide as well, a lot of apprehension hangs in the air. “This is literally an hour-by-hour situation as we have been continually adapting to the current pandemic, making plans to ‘return to play,’ scrapping plans and making new plans,” Utah High School Activities Association director Rob Cuff said. The UHSAA has been working tirelessly since March when the coronavirus shut down the sports world—and the country for a time—to brainstorm scenarios that could allow Utah high school athletics to resume. Initially, the organization suspended play for two weeks and continued to delay participation until mid-April when the spring sports seasons were officially canceled. Before the school year ended, the UHSAA lifted the typical moratorium that be-
gins after Memorial Day to allow sports programs to hold summer trainings without date restrictions while encouraging strict adherence to local health recommendations. On July 10, the UHSAA board voted to resume the fall sports season and within two weeks had released a “Return to Play” set of guidelines to help districts and schools to outline their own protocols based on the local health procedures in their area and with specific evaluations of the use of their own facilities. Those policies include: 1) Eliminating handshakes between opposing teams and coaches. 2) “Masking up” all players and coaches who are on the sidelines along with fans in the stands, particularly when social distancing isn’t possible. 3) Having schools and districts establish and enforce protocols and place signs at their facilities to inform participants and spectators of their own required policies, which may include mandated masks. This also includes determining seating capacity allowed. 4) Mandating that sick players, coaches or spectators not participate in practices or games. 5) Having each school fill out Utah Event Management forms and sending copies to the UHSAA. Additionally, daily temperature screenings for athletes and coaches, constant sanitizing, using personal water bottles, having wider sidelines, longer timeouts and setting a cap on uniformed players (at 50 for football) are among other procedures being required for each school. In an Aug. 13 memo to UHSAA schools and administrators, Cuff called for all members to “double down on efforts to ensure that safety guidelines are being universally adhered to across the association…one district, one school, one team, one coach, one student participant who chooses not to follow these guidelines has the potential to undermine participation for all.” While many states around the country have delayed the start of high school fall sports until at least the start of the new year, Utah was one of 17 states nationwide to begin as scheduled. “For months, we have been working closely with the state health department and the governor’s office to stay in tune to what’s happening,” Cuff said. “We are in uncharted territory, so we are carefully and constantly navigating how to move forward.” Keeko Georgelas, Murray High’s athletic director said, “The district has worked really hard to put a model in place. A lot of work has gone into designing a model to give this thing a shot and it has a chance to work, This season looks different than in years past as three although I’m apprehensive about the human Juan Diego Catholic High School soccer players nature of things, especially in the pre-game “mask up” at a recent game. (Photo courtesy Alysia and post-game. I’m actually not as fearful of Love) the games themselves.”
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Many high school athletes are celebrating a return to the field after spring sports were shutdown in mid-March due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy Astrongphotography)
And despite the best efforts of the nearly 100,000 members and 155 teams state-wide, COVID-19 has again disrupted high school sports in Utah. A positive test on the Lone Peak girls soccer team put the whole program in quarantine, missing four games over a two-week period. Most notably, three players on Bingham’s football team tested positive which led to the cancellation of its season opener against Weber Aug. 13. “Those kids have never showed any symptoms and are as healthy as can be,” said Bingham head coach Dave Peck, who noted that they were cleared for a return to practice Aug. 17. “The health department came in and tested the whole team—100 kids and coaches—and there were two more positive tests found. Those players have been quarantining and will for 10 days. What we’ve proven here is that we’re not spreading it through our team; it’s coming through outside sources.” Peck said his program canceled camps and scrimmages over the summer to deal with cases and out of an abundance of caution, but losing that time along with their first game has been tough. “We have a group that could seriously challenge for the state title, but with all that we dealt with in the summer, we’re behind,” he said. “Plus, we didn’t play this week while everyone else did.” And yet, the grim reality of the COVID-19 situation sets in further for Peck as he has watched one player struggle with coronavirus so severely that the player’s 25-year-old sister contracted the virus and she is now on life support.
Now, for the second week in a row to begin the football season, a game will not be played as Cyprus had two players test positive which will cancel its game with Ridgeline Aug. 20. These cancellations are considered no contests and will not be rescheduled, for most sports, and do not count against them in RPI rankings. And those are just the more current cases that are more widely known. That doesn’t even include the various sports from Bonneville, Box Elder, Clearfield, Farmington, Fremont, Granger, Herriman, Layton, Syracuse, Weber and others that had to cancel practices, scrimmages and camps throughout the summer as they dealt with positive tests for some players and coaches. “We’re doing all we can to play safe so we can play as long as we can,” Georgelas said. Cuff noted the “remarkable job” schools and districts are doing. “This is a massive effort to provide the best for our kids,” he said. “We want them safe, so we’ll start playing. We recognize that among all of the factors we are considering that mental wellness for our student-athletes are so important and we are constantly evaluating if the reward outweighs the risk so we can condense or adjust things. We’re certainly in uncharted territory, but we are working diligently to ensure that we make the safest decisions for everyone. As long as school’s in session, we’ll keep playing.” l
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Alta skiers reunite every summer to enjoy their favorite resort By Tavia Dutson | t.dutson@mycityjournals.com
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that hangs out right in the campground” said Shane Duffin, one of Preite’s friends. Located just 15 miles from Sandy, the ease of camping at Albion Basin keeps them coming back. “It’s just so easy,” Preite said. “We can just bring food up from the valley.” Friends can stop by for an evening or stay the night and be back to the valley in time for work the next morning. But don’t be fooled. Although it is easy to get to the campground, it is difficult to reserve a spot. Each year the sites fill up within minutes of allowing online reservations. In the last 30 years the group has grown to include about 25 members. “We’ve just been picking up friends along the way,” Preite said. Duffin has converted to the Alta lifestyle. A mutual friend told him to stop by the campground one evening and he was immediately welcomed into the group. Originally a passholder at Park City Resort, he soon joined the group at Alta the next winter and has skied there ever since. Days are primarily spent hiking, not surprising for a group of athletic backcountry skiers. While on a hike of the ridgeline to Mount Wolverine, Preite and Duffin pointed to some of their favorite areas to ski. The terrain looks different in the summer, but the
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Being a mom to kids with mental health challenges
Aimee Winder Newton Salt Lake County Council | District 3
“I want to die. I’m done.” Those were the words I heard from one of my children several years ago. It was late one evening, my husband was out of town, and when my son came to me for help, my brain was reeling… I didn’t know what to do. I’m not alone when it comes to having children, a spouse, or other family members with mental health challenges. As I’ve worked on these issues as a Salt Lake County Councilmember, and on the state’s mental health crisis response commission, I know we need to talk openly and break the stigma. I’m grateful to my family members who have given me permission to share some of our experiences… A few of my kids have struggled with anxiety — it runs in my family. In fact, I can relate with how they feel because I, too, have battled it. After years of putting myself in high-anxiety situations, meeting with a helpful therapist, and learning my triggers (lack of sleep is the biggest one), I’ve been able to mostly overcome it. But my kids have had to learn in their own ways what their anxiety triggers are, and what they are willing to do to over-
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as teams drop out once their players contract COVID. Who’d have thought activities that include spitting, shouting, sweating and grunting could easily spread viruses? School – Or as I like to call it, the Catch-22 Education Plan. Parents and teachers are negotiating this real-life version of Oregon Trail where one wrong move can end up with junior high students being eaten by cannibals in Donner Pass. (Not the worse thing.) Here’s an idea: make the best decision for your family without judging everyone else. Parenting – Let’s just agree that “screen time” rules have been suspended indefinitely, and it’s just fine if your toddler wears the same outfit for three days. Let’s also agree chicken nuggets are healthy, YouTube personalities are annoying, and everyone gets a blue ribbon for doing the best they can. Work – Every introvert’s birthday wish was granted when they were told to work from home.
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