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We were already an hour and one half closer to Salt Lake when I got the text,” Bingham theater director Michelle Robbins said about the Bingham High Shakespeare team that competed along with more than 3,000 others from across the state and region at the annual Utah Shakespeare High School Competition in Cedar City. “When I told the team we won the best ensemble, they were excited.” Excited meaning the team erupted into cheers and yells. Their ensemble was a devised piece created from Shakespearean dialogues titled, “Woman, thy name is frailty,” which explores how men talk to women. The 39-member team, which also competed in tech Olympics, scenes and monologues, also brought home a second-place finish in improvisation and tied for fourth in sweepstakes. That momentum is being put into rehearsals for their fall musical, “Singin’ in the Rain,” which the group will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17, and again, Monday, Nov. 19 and Tuesday, Nov. 20 on the Bingham High School stage, 2160 West 10400 South in South Jordan. There also will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 17. Tickets online are $10 for premium seating and $8 for general seating and can be purchased from a link on the school’s website. At the door, they will cost $2 more. “We selected ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ because we had the right kids for it, but also because for our set designer, who plans to retire and has wanted to make it rain on stage,” she said about Lance Hansen, who already has retired from teaching. “It’s a fun show, and many people already know it from the movie.” Robbins said that point actually makes the production challenging. “Because so many people know it, they expect certain things, and we’re needing to re-create that on our stage and spend a lot of detail to certain scenes,” she said. Optional rehearsals began with tap lesson workshops this summer. Bingham’s second theater director, Liz Smith, worked with students for about 20 hours over several weeks, teaching and improving their tapping skills. Students also likely watched the movie, as the play closely follows it, Robbins said. This fall, 61 actors were cast and are joining the stage crew of 20 students and 20 instrumentalists in the orchestra pit. “We have a little more than 100 kids involved in this classical musical,” she said. “Every three years, we rotate from a classical musical to a huge spectacular to a contemporary piece so our students have a chance to experience all types of theater.” The cast features senior Jackson Holladay as Don Lock-
BHS theatre students, fresh off of winning first place for ensemble at the 42nd Utah Shakespeare High School Competition, will present “Singin’ in the Rain” in November. (BHS Theatre Department)
wood, senior Hannah Gould as Kathy Selden, senior Baylee Reid as Lena Lina Lamont, and junior Nathan Prestwich as Cosmo Brown. In addition to Robbins directing the show, the music direction is under Deborah Veater, and the choreographer is Lori Metcalf. Following the musical, students will begin rehearsals for “The Odd Couple,” both the 1960s male version as well as the 1980s female repertoire. Director Liz Smith will oversee the productions. “It will be a nice challenge for our stage crew to design sets for both casts, as we’ll need different set pieces,” Robbins said. Throughout the year, the school’s drama club, which averages about 50 members, will be holding events from socials to service, including their recent trick-or-treating for food they planned to donate to those in need.
“Our theme is ‘be fearless, just play,’ which is about overcoming anxiety and not to be afraid but to have fun and just play,” she said. As part of that motto of playing, about 15 members will carry that forward as part of the school’s improv team. Its next show, at 7 p.m., Dec. 14, will be a “pay to play” performance, which proceeds will be donated to True Blue, the school fundraiser for a charity. Tickets for that performance are $5. Other performances throughout the school year will be $3. Bingham will perform in a yet-to-be-announced production in the spring, along with competing in their regional competition in March. State theater is in April, and the musical theater competition is in May. The season will end with about eight one-act showcases directed by seniors the second week of May. l
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any may not know that October is blindness awareness month. But for those who live their lives in the dark, every month is spent being fully aware that they are unable to see life the way others do. Sandy England knows all too well what it is like to have to explain how being blind has affected her life, but her kind spirit, loving nature, strong will and drive to be independent has always been what kept her going, and nothing, not even blindness, would stand in her way. When Sandy was a teen, she started to notice she could not see things the way others did. After not being able to see linens that had fallen from a clothing line, her mother decided it was time to see a doctor. It was there she was given the devastating news: She was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a genetic disorder that causes blindness through the slow loss of vision. Sandy refused to believe her doctor’s diagnosis, but there was no doubt it was starting to disrupt her life. It prevents her from obtaining a driver’s license; she lost the ability to see color. And she was losing her peripheral vision. Sandy said she struggled for years to accept the news, but in time she slowly started to accept life would be different for her. The loss of her sight became increasingly more apparent every day, and her world became darker and darker every year. Not being given any options to save her sight, Sandy decided she had no choice but to move on with life the best way possible. She graduated high school, went on to junior college, got married and had children all while learning how to read braille, adapt to a visionless environment and learning to use a guide dog. She was doing the best she possibly could despite the realization that she would not be able to see the things in life that mattered most, such as her children and grandchildren. Sandy learned how to cook from her mother when she was young, so using her instincts from what she had been taught, she was able to find ways to bake, cook meals and feed her family. Now a single mother raising her two daughters in Oregon, she knew she needed to do something to supplement her income. Going off a pure desire to support her family, she transformed her garage into a commercial bakery, and soon after was supplying local stores and restaurants with
Sandy England cooking dinner for her family (Photo Courtesy: Jennifer Gardiner)
bread, baked goods and treats. England also spent time going around to elementary schools trying to teach children how it feels to be blind. Her education and awareness of the blind continues today as she is constantly trying to help others understand they are the same as everyone else, just with different limitations. “There is life after blindness,” England said. “Yes, some handle it better than others however please don’t stop talking to us for you might think it is hard. This is life and we can take it.” England said she is fully aware visually impaired individuals do things differently, even much slower but that does not mean they are not trying to get to the same place in life everyone else is. “With all the new technology life has gotten easier,” said England “It is a learning time for us and it takes time to learn cell phones, computers, talking devices and other things designed to help.” England has been blind for nearly four decades, but in 2016, an unexpected phone call would change the world as she knew it. A new development, called the Argus II implant, developed by a company called Second Sight, would help to do the unimaginable, restore some of her eyesight for the first time since the 1970s. After various tests, England and her hus-
band, John, went to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the University of Minnesota’s School of Ophthalmology. The doctors there fitted her with the “bionic eye.” The device sends electrical impulses to her brain that would allow her to “see” shapes and shadows. England went ahead with the procedure, and while it is a far cry from normal eyesight, it did allow her the opportunity to recognize loved ones and notice her surroundings. To her, this has been a complete miracle. “I am a very religious person; how can I not look at this without being thankful for the Lord who provided this opportunity to me?” said Sandy. “I never thought this would ever happen, at least not in my lifetime.” Sandy continues to spend her time helping others in the community and spreading awareness about how to interact with the blind, something she says others never know how to do. She is truly an inspirational woman who is doing her job at making a difference. “My wish here is to let everyone know that yes, sometimes we do need help at times, for we don’t drive and cannot see to do everyday things,” England said. “It is hard at times, but you just brush yourself off and keep trucking.” l
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South Jordan City Art Show a great success By Sarah Payne | s.payne@mycityjournals.com
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he city of South Jordan held a memorable event Sept. 18–28. South Jordan City’s 11th Annual Art Show was hosted by the Gale Center of History and Culture. The show and the following event, the Artist’s Reception, is organized each year by the South Jordan Arts Council, which includes volunteer art professionals residing in South Jordan. The South Jordan Arts Council is funded in part by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks . Each year, South Jordan residents of all ages and from many artistic backgrounds submit artwork. The Art Show was a huge success. South Jordan City’s Administrative Service Director, Spencer Kyle, said they found in South Jordan a great deal of “remarkable talent.” Amanda Robinson, the Art Show chair, said the show was “incredibly rewarding.” The ultimate goal behind the Art Show, she said, was to “foster a love for art in young and old alike.” The show typically consists of several categories. These categories traditionally include Photography, 3D, and sculpture. This year, the additional categories of Traditional 1 and Traditional 2 were added. These are additional visual arts areas. Traditional 1 focuses mainly on drawings, consisting of pencil drawings, ink drawings and watercolor paintings. Traditional 2, however, consists mainly of paintings, including acrylic and oil paintings, and digital designs. Brooks Jones, a Traditional 1 winner for her ink drawing “My Father’s Hat,” said about the show, “It was a lot of fun. There was a great turnout, great par-
ticipation, great art, great talent.” Jones has done ink drawings in the past and commented on her inspiration for her work. The drawing depicts a firefighter’s hat, one of the many her father, who is a firefighter of station 8 in Salt Lake City, has hanging on the wall. After seeing him battle the fires raging south of the valley, Jones said the art show felt “timely.” “It was a nice little homage to what he and the other firefighters were doing,” she said. “[The show] was a great platform for me to express that.” Larry Osoro, who has been involved with the art show since its inception, was mindful of changes that had occurred since that time, among which are found changes to the website, lack of visibility and a lesser turnout. However, he is optimistic about the future. “All things considered, it looked very nice, but it seemed smaller than the previous,” he said. Osoro, who entered two acrylic pieces called “Snow Leopard and Paganini,” noted that the artwork entered in the art show was of very high quality. “The art was good; I was impressed,” he said. “I have been involved since day one; the quality of art has improved every year.” The winners of the South Jordan City Art Show were awarded on Sept. 17 at the Artist’s Reception. The adult winners included the following: Brooks Jones, Gwen Hawley, Doug Stout, Linda Thomas, Nate Brimhall, Dannielle Elison, Shawn Perkins, David Fowers, Shaheen
Shawn Perkins won Honorable Mention for this portrait. (Photo contributed)
Hossain, Gurmeet Jabbal, Rod Kirk, Larry Osoro, Jerry Payne, Emily Perkins, Cindi Smith and Lyndy Perkins.Vanisri Mudaliar was awarded the overall Arts Council Award, for her painting “Kathakali Dance,” a stunning painting done in acrylic. Kelsey Perkins won Best in Show for her
painting “The Sitting Lady.” The South Jordan City Art Show showcased the talent each person possesses. It showed how each person can make a contribution and increased love for the arts among its residents. l
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Woody Johnsen: an unsung hero of World War By Sarah Payne | s.payne@mycityjournals.com
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n the 1940s, World War II rocked the course of human existence. We hear war stories in history class. We all know about such events as the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the invasion at Normandy. But it’s one thing to read a book or hear a history lecture, and it’s another to hear such stories from the mouth of someone who was there. Woodrow “Woody” Johnsen participated in a military group not often recognized for its contribution to the war. The Merchant Marines is a group of civilians who desire to serve their country however they can. These patriotic men and women are tasked with carrying troops, equipment, and supplies to the U.S. military fighting our battles. Their contribution is not less, but they receive startlingly little recognition for their good work. Johnsen, a resident of Sagewood at Daybreak, was born in Salt Lake in 1926. He was the youngest of five brothers, all of whom served in the Armed Forces. As the youngest, he was unable to qualify for service in the Navy. Thus, Woody turned to the Merchant Marines, where he served until the end of World War II. “Watching my brothers all go off to fight had an impact on me,” said Johnsen. “I wanted the opportunity to serve my country as well and jumped at the chance when the Merchant Marines accepted me. It was an interesting time in my life to be sure, as I saw parts of the world that I could never have imagined. But I also
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witnessed war and the scars it left on the men we helped transport. We traveled all through the Pacific and even as far as Australia to pick up Allied troops and take them to various destinations. Such experiences leave a mark on a man, and even as a teenager I knew I was part of something special. Everything was new and exciting to me, but I had to remember this was more than just a job.” Johnsen received basic training in California, then set off in 1943 with the Merchant Marines aboard a Liberty ship, the “John Shaphroth,” bound for New Guinea, loaded with munitions and equipment. They then sailed for Brisbane, Australia, where they picked up more troops and supplies for battle. After returning to San Francisco in 1944, Johnsen was stationed aboard a Victory ship called the S.S. “American Victory”. The ship then made its way to China, where the “American Victory” became the first American ship to dock in Shanghai since 1938. Johnsen was in Manila, Philippines, when the war ended. After returning to the United States, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served for three years. Following his service, he returned to Utah and married Sheryl Daun Baer, a school teacher, with whom he had 57 years of marriage. They had two children, Michael and Sue. Woody is a talented artist and has painted many wonderful paintings. “I was fortunate and returned home along
A story from the Salt Lake Tribune written in 1999 about Woody Johnsen and his four brothers who served during World War II. (Photo contributed)
with all four of my brothers,” said Johnsen. “My family was incredibly lucky in a way that many others were not, and that’s something we never took for granted. The transition back to civilian life was not easy for me. As a result, I enlisted in the Army a year later. I enlisted for three years, and my time was almost up when the Korean conflict began. During this time, I was stationed in Germany because there was growing unrest in the region. It is interesting to
reflect on this time and how the events of World War II still have an impact on the world even today.” The Merchant Marines ran many risks, among them was avoiding German U-boats, in order to keep U.S. troops around the world supplied with everything they needed. One casualty of war is the food supply, and without Merchant Marines like Woody Johnsen, the war may not have been won. l
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Eighth Annual Pumpkin Regatta held in South Jordan By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com
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t’s that time of year: Pumpkins are everywhere—even in places you wouldn’t think to see them, floating on a lake in South Jordan. Thousands of people show up every fall for the annual Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta. Held at Oquirrh Lake in South Jordan on Oct. 20, and this year was no different. Giant pumpkins galore, and did you know they float? Dozens of very large pumpkins set sail out on the lake and raced to the finish line, weighing into the hundreds of pounds.
“Why would anybody in their right mind spend all summer growing a ginormous pumpkin just to cut a hole in it and row it in a lake?” said Robb Baumann, Mountain Valley Seed Company. “It is just a great way to celebrate a whole season of growing and enjoy it and go out with a bang.” Baumann, whose name also adorns the Trophy for one of his wins over the years, said he thinks the Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta Trophy is “even better than the Stanley Cup,” which goes
Ginormous Pumpkin Drop 2017(Photo Courtesy: Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers)
to the champion of the National Hockey League. Live Daybreak partnered with Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers and Mountain Valley Seed Company for the eighth annual event that included food trucks, events and photo opportunities. The Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers also held another event recently. The 10th annual Ginormous Pumpkin Drop was held Oct. 27 at Hee Haw Farms in Pleasant Grove. Ten Tons of pumpkins, each weighing hundreds of pounds, were dropped from 14 stories (175 feet) above to
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Advice from a seasoned old veteran to new ones
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oung John Delliskave had not been on Iwo Jima for very long when he approached a mound near the Motoyama Air Field. The Marine stepped around the rise and faced his enemy. As each raised their weapons, a blast rang out. That day, John recalled, was part of an amazing, terrible string of memories that many veterans from World War II have about their service. Those WWII veterans’ memories, and lives, are fading fast. For John, the way he honors Veterans Day has changed over time. As a naïve farm boy from Murray, Veterans Day was a relatively new thing when he was born in the 1920s. Growing up the son of Italian immigrants, living next to Woodstock Elementary School, John was raised to be patriotic, despite ethnic slights he felt he received from some of his teachers. The last of five children, he lived with his wife and two children on his parents’ farm because they needed his help running it. When he was drafted in 1944, his wife was pregnant with his third child. John easily qualified for a deferment but refused to take it. “It was the right thing to do; there was no question about what needed to be done,” John said. Out of all the armed forces branches, he wanted to become a Marine. “I didn’t want to be in the Army because of the cold winters in Europe,” he said. “I didn’t want to be in the Navy because I got seasick.”
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By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com He got his wish and was inducted into the 3rd Marine Division. He joined in the liberation of Guam, but he called that a cakewalk compared to his next assignment: Iwo Jima. He had many close calls, even that of hearing a bullet whiz past his head. Out of his entire platoon, only eight survived. When the famous flag-raising took place on Mount Suribachi, John recalls the entire island erupting in cheers at the sight. As he prepared for the invasion of Japan, the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki propelled the Axis to surrender, and he was able to return home to Murray. Of the 16 million Americans who served in WWII, just over 400,000 are alive today, with an estimated 362 dying each day. Like many veterans, John refused to talk much about his experience for many years. It was not until 40 years had passed that John joined any veterans’ groups, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Marine Corp League. In 1985, he began participating in an honor guard for veterans’ funerals. John’s advice for recent veterans, especially those coming back from conflicts in the Middle East, is to embrace being a veteran. “At least wear a hat that shows where you served,” said John, who wears a Marine 3rd Division cap. “I wish the Korean and Vietnam vets would show more pride in letting people know who they are.”
John Delliskave reminisces about being a young Marine. (Shaun Delliskave/City Journals)
Now living with his daughter in South Jordan, he has a flagpole that daily flies the American and Marine Corps flags. He also visits classrooms to share his experiences and participates in the Veterans Day tradition of giving poppies away. He chuckles that so many young people want to take a picture with him. “Back at Olympus Junior High [in my day], I couldn’t get the girls to pay me any attention, and now this,” he said. There are many service members and veterans among John’s posterity and extended family. Both of John’s sons served in the navy,
and two of his daughters married veterans. Some of John’s grandchildren have also served in the armed forces. John shares words of wisdom with much greener vets. He encourages veterans to remain patriotic, and he likes to remind people that patriotism is more than just flying the flag. “Patriotism is about being grateful—for your freedoms and your country,” he said. “Also, it is about giving time. Continue to serve when you no longer are in the service.” Note: John Delliskave is the writer’s great-uncle. l
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After a year of controversy, South Jordan City Council saves Glenmoor Golf Course By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com * A conservation easement may also be recorded * Working with an outside party to fund the purchase * City officials would rezone the entire property open space with deed restrictions and possible conservation easement for use as only a golf course * Ultimate ownership of Glenmoor has not yet been determined * City officials anticipate being able to announce the deal prior to the end of the due diligence period Backup plan: Purchase and preserve 18hole golf course by developing up to 11 acres * City officials will purchase the Glenmoor Golf Course, which is approximately 135 acres. * The purchase will include all assets, including buildings, water, equipment etc. * The purchase price is $9.25 million * City officials will have 180-day period to continue due diligence and can withdraw any time before the end of that period * Upon signing the purchase and sale agreement city officials will initiate a zoning application * Rezoning all but 11 acres as open space * The purchase agreement requires that all the property except 11 acres be deed restricted to use as only a golf course * A conservation easement may be recorded * Rezoning 11 acres or less as single family residential housing * The residential housing is limited to 72 lots * The lot sizes have to be between 5,000 and 6,000 square feet * The location of the housing cannot interfere with the location of the current 18-hole golf course * The exact layout of the housing has not been set, but the general area has been At its Oct. 2 meeting, the city council approved having the mayor sign the purchase and sales agreement and development agreement. “We are under contract to purchase Glenmoor, though you’ll see in the statement, ultimate ownership is yet to be determined,” Ramsey said. “We are a few days into our 180-day
Glenmoor Golf Course to remain as is, but ownership is still being decided. (Photo Courtesy Glenmoor Golf Course)
due diligence period, and as stated, we are working to solidify an agreement with an outside party This ensures the city can pay for the golf course without raising taxes or decreasing city services.” For residents concerned about city leaders selling Mulligans to pay for Glenmoor, Ramsey said that has never been a consideration. “We are preserving the open space as our
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residents across the city overwhelmingly asked us to do, without raising taxes or decreasing city services,” she said. “I appreciate the input and effort of so many residents, and the months of work by the city council and our excellent staff. Countless people have worked to make this happen, and we are grateful to have Glenmoor preserved.” l
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t has been quite a journey for the South Jordan City Council, residents, and the owners of the long standing Glenmoor Golf Course since a judge ordered the corporation to dissolve and the property sold for the highest value. Mayor Dawn Ramsey said over the last several months the city has been working with the receiver of Glenmoor Golf Course in resolving issues related to the court mandated sale of the property. “Through a series of public outreach meetings and city council meetings, the city council received direction from a majority of the residents to preserve Glenmoor as an 18-hole golf course as it currently exists,” said Ramsey. “Without raising taxes, decreasing city services to pay for preservation of Glenmoor or expensive litigation.” After listening to input received by residents, city leaders put together two plans, a primary plan and a backup, both of which require the city to purchase Glenmoor though ultimate ownership of Glenmoor is yet to be determined. To facilitate both plans the city and receiver have entered into a letter of intent to purchase Glenmoor. The primary plan is that the city purchases Glenmoor and partners with outside parties to fund the purchase with no obligation for residential development on any portion of Glenmoor. The backup plan will allow the city to preserve Glenmoor as an 18-hole golf course in its current configuration out of funds raised by selling up to 11 acres of the property (for a maximum of 72 lots), which is not part of the current 18-hole configuration and a possible sale of the remainder of the golf course. The following are details of both plans. Primary Plan: Purchase and resell Glenmoor with no residential development * City officials are still working on solidifying an agreement with an outside party * City leaders will purchase Glenmoor subject to the purchase and sales agreement and development agreement in the Oct. 2 City Council Meeting Agenda and Packet * Glenmoor will be rezoned to open space and deed restricted to remain a golf course in perpetuity
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Mayor Ramsey invited to the Women Mayors Conference in Washington D.C. By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com
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outh Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey was invited to the White House to visit with Vice President Michael Pence, his wife, members of the cabinet and several senior policy advisers as part of the Women Mayors of America White House Conference. Ramsey was one of six mayors from Utah invited by the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to participate in discussions concerning issues that affect their cities and others across the country. The overall conference was attended by 98 mayors from 27 states. The discussions ranged from each cities issues regarding topics such as the opioid crisis, housing costs, employment, federal redevelopment programs, education, CDBG funds, disaster assistance, job skills and the increased need for technology training. The mayor also met with Sen. Orrin Hatch to discuss South Jordan and specific projects their city is working on. Ramsey said Hatch committed his full support and expressed how grateful and impressed he is with how well things are being done in South Jordan. The mayors spent Thursday touring the
White House and hearing from Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and other key administrators. The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs works with state and local officials to help build and maintain relationships and bridge any gaps between the White House and state, county, city and tribal governments. Other mayors invited from Utah were Jenney Rees of Cedar Hills, Emily Niehaus of Moab, Julie Fullmer of Vineyard, Maile Wilson-Edwards of Cedar City and Ann Leppanen of Bluff. l
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ast year, a female student in a Granite School District secondary school broke up with her boyfriend. However, before the breakup, she sent inappropriate photos of herself to him, which he then threatened to send to others. District officials were able to seize the devices, collect images and put a stop to the potential spread of child pornography, and at the same time provide comfort to the female student that those photos weren’t spread. “It was brought to our attention, so we were able to act quickly,” Granite School District spokesman Ben Horsley said. “We need our students to be able to feel safe to be able to learn, and once someone violates that, such as with internet safety, it impacts our school environment.” Internet safety is just one of many concerns school administrators and school district officials are managing these days, which include not having enough school bus drivers; increasing enrollment, resulting in not having enough lockers, textbooks or seats for students in class; and being concerned about going over the student limit assigned to teachers. School districts need to be concerned with medical and food issues, content material, sexual harassment and safety matters that aren’t seen by the general public. “We’re dealing with issues that didn’t even exist 10 or 20 years ago,” Horsley said. “But we’re wanting to create an environment and a community that is safe and all-encompassing and provides resources, skills and knowledge.” Internet safety Horsley said about 80 to 85 percent of Granite schoolchildren carry a cellphone — even many low socio-economic families. “It’s considered a must-have item, but with parents working, there are many students using it without supervision and that’s when cyberbullying, sexting, viewing pornography on school property comes about,” he said, adding that the district does provide a parents’ guide for smartphones. While Horsley said the district works with administrators and, when needed, law enforcement on a case-by-case basis, a positive with cellphones has come about with the use of the SafeUT app, which allows anyone to anonymously report tips of harassment, suicide, threats, family crisis, bullying and other issues. “Granite has a 24/7 police department that can follow up on tips that are threatening, drug abuse, cutting, suicide and welfare checks,” he said, adding that the district is receiving more tips — about 1,000 last year — than their anonymous text line that has been in place for years. “We’ve had three instances where classmates have tipped us off and saved lives.” At nearby Murray School District, spokeswoman D Wright said social media is a concern. “Messaging incorrectly is something everybody is concerned about,” she said. “Our
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Students at Silver Mesa Elementary participate in anti-bullying classes in 2016. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
principals have jurisdiction first, then if needed, the school district and others are brought in. We look at the individual and what the best outcome is for our student.” Elk Meadows Elementary’s Aaron Ichimura, who has been a principal for six years in Jordan School District, said he has occasionally had to deal with postings on social media. “Usually, it’s rude comments like so-andso should have something bad happen because the student may be unhappy with something that happened at recess, but they could be back to being best friends the next day,” he said. “When it disrupts what’s going on at school, we bring in the students and parents and discuss respect, responsibility and safety. We’ve had a couple times where we can delete a post, but they also learn that once something is online, it can be there forever.” Alta High Principal Brian McGill, in Canyons District, said each grade level has a digital citizenship plan and policies are reviewed annually. The school hosts, as many do throughout the Salt Lake Valley, a Netsmartz assembly where students learn about their responsibilities on social media. While McGill said that sometimes the line is carefully walked with students’ First Amend-
ment rights, there will be questions asked if there is a statement, for example to a teacher, that is defamatory or threatening. “We will ask questions on the intent and perception and note if this is a kind of message that people will take offense,” he said. Mental health Murray School District Prevention Specialist Deb Ashton said mental health is becoming a big concern for their students. The district has instituted a national program to help with the social and emotional well-being of students. “A lot of decisions go into which evidence-based programs we use, and we research the issues being addressed and the need for bully and cyberbully prevention,” she said. Suicide prevention also has been part of Murray District’s push, as suicide is the leading cause of death for secondary school students, Ashton said. “We work with students and parents getting referrals and the tools they need to get help,” she said. “This is our first year with schoolbased mental health clinicians in our schools. With the high rate of suicide, we see mental health issues intertwined with depression and our students are struggling with the issues, so we’re making it easier for them to get help.
“The more we can help the students, the more they will succeed academically. We’re looking into helping the child in all areas. I don’t think everyone is aware of the goal to provide a safe education, in all aspects of the word, that prepares students for career, college and post high school training,” Ashton said. In Jordan School District, spokeswoman Sandy Riesgraf said there is a health and wellness task force looking at ways to improve the social, physical and mental well-being of schoolchildren. “If kids aren’t taken care of, they can’t learn,” she said. Jordan District added 36 psychologists this year so every elementary has a full-time health and mental professional to match those already in place at the secondary schools. “We’re learning that students may be feeling down, but they don’t know why, or they feel they can’t live up to an image, or deal with peer pressure. We want them to talk about it, work it out, so they feel safe and secure,” Riesgraf said. Teachers also are trained to be aware of mental health and suicide as well as emergency safety, she said. School safety Riesgraf said a $1 million training was ap-
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proved by the Jordan Board of Education in an effort to best provide students a safe environment. “We work intensely with local law enforcement, meeting weekly with police and finding ways to enhance students’ safety and how best to respond to an emergency,” she said. “We also want our students to know if they ‘see something, say something.’ We don’t want them to be afraid, but to come forward for everyone’s safety.” Ichimura said the training was beneficial. “We know what steps to take and we conduct regular drills from fire to intruder to earthquake so we’re all more familiar with what we should be doing,” he said. Canyons School District sends postcards home, explaining drills so parents are aware of what is being done. And while a number of schools have increased safety in their schools, from using more surveillance cameras and installing security vestibules, Corner Canyon High in Draper invited police to help prepare teachers for an intruder drill. “We had police-fire simulated rounds in different parts of the school, so they would know what it sounded like and practice how they should respond,” Corner Canyon High Principal Darrell Jensen said. “We also had all our faculty become first aid trained, so if there is an emergency, they can respond.” Responsiveness Besides cyberbullying, in-person bullying still occurs in most schools. Last year, teenagers drove by a Viewmont Elementary boy walking to his Murray home, calling him names with racial slurs and hateful remarks. Led by his mother and coach, a large outpouring of support from the community came to his aid with dozens walking him home days later. Former Viewmont Principal Matt Nelson responded, planning to make tolerance part of the school curriculum. “Together, we can stand up and rally together to show our acceptance and support for our students,” Nelson said. “We talk about intolerance and racism and the need for inclusion. It’s our differences that make us stronger. We need to embrace them.” While that occurred outside of the school, Wright said each incident is a concern that they review. Similarly, McGill addressed
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alleged racial slurs yelled earlier this year from fans at the Sky View girls soccer team during a game against Alta. After identifying fans who were at the game from photographs, he launched a 40-hour to 50-hour inquiry. “We fully investigated the situation,” he said. “I interviewed 25 individuals, 12 parents, both teams and coaches, the referee, and although not one person sustained the comments, we didn’t stop there.” McGill issued an apology to the other team, their coaches and their families. He also had the two teams meet to have lunch together and he has worked with his entire school to focus on sportsmanship. “Many of the girls play club soccer together, so they know one another,” he said. “We’ve watched a USHAA video of what competition should look like at schools and our class officers and SBOs are having open, candid discussions.” Granite’s Cottonwood High School, which has a high population of diversity including refugees, said that if a student says something derogatory, it is addressed immediately. “We have a conversation right on the spot,” said Principal Terri Roylance, who has been an administrator for 10 years. “If the kids don’t understand their remarks, we call the parents in, but 98 percent of them understand after we talk with them.” Although teachers are required to have many trainings and attend professional development workshops, occasionally something slips through the cracks. As was the case with Indian Hills Middle School in Sandy earlier this year when a teacher gave students a survey to get to know them better. Although students’ answers were anonymous, Principal Doug Graham said it made students and parents uncomfortable, and several questions — such as religious beliefs, mental health concerns and sexual preferences — shouldn’t have been asked. “We were honest and open,” Graham said about his handling the situation. “Things happen, but we also need to look at how we handle them. The teacher was trying to get to know her students, but in the process, mistakes were made.” The mistakes — from asking the inappropriate questions to Graham telling her to delete all parts
of the survey and its responses — were made public. “I was thinking about shredding the survey and answers when I learned it was all online. Then, I told her to delete it and all the data as well. So, when parents wanted to see the survey, I didn’t have it,” Graham said. “When put in context, it explains why we did what we did, but it doesn’t excuse it.” Graham said last year, when students were helping with a food drive, “students didn’t understand how these realities could affect classmates in their community.” Although the teacher was trying to make a connection with the survey and her heart was in the right place to help the students, Graham said better communication and training will be put in place. “We need to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” he said. “It’s best for our community, to admit to making a mistake, apologize, ask for their understanding and for them to have confidence in us.” Jordan’s Riesgraf said the first step for parents who may have a concern about their student is to contact the school. “Our parents and students are our customers and we want to address their questions and answer their concerns,” she said. “If parents don’t like a particular book in class and don’t want their children reading it, the Book Review Committee has an approved list and they can work with teachers to find an alternative book. If there’s a fight, schools are best to handle it and if need be, the school resource officer, and can help provide intervention and counseling.” Assistance Roylance said that with the diverse Cottonwood High student body, there is a need to provide students with other assistance — food, personal hygiene, clothing and school supplies. “Two years ago, our student body president, Katie Metcalf, saw the need for our students,” she said. “Two parents, Robyn Ivins and Jane Metcalf, now oversee the pantry and if they put out the word that we need tuna, then an ocean of tuna floods our room in two days. Our community is responding to the need of our students.” Roylance said the pantry, fondly called the “cement room,” is open two days per week and an “army of students” get the supplies
they need. “We welcome anyone. I’ve had teachers bring their whole class down. I’ve opened up the door to a family on a special circumstance during spring break to load up with what they need. If someone forgets their lunch or they’re staying for a volleyball game, they can come in and grab food or if they need a notebook for class, it’s here for them,” she said. At Jordan District, distribution of pantry needs may be subtler, especially when the student is concerned about being identified. “We may take and fill a backpack full of food, personal hygiene, bus passes, clothing, whatever we can provide, and others are unaware of that student’s need,” Riesgraf said. “We want to provide the supplies they need. When students are hungry or worried about their next meal, it weighs heavily on them and it’s hard to study.” Pantries are becoming commonplace in many schools, mostly stocked with food or clothing — even at Ridgecrest Elementary in Cottonwood Heights, what is seen as a more affluent community than at Cottonwood. “We deal with the homeless every year,” Ridgecrest Principal Julie Winfree said. “When I first came here, I didn’t realize it would be part of my job at Ridgecrest, but we work with other schools’ supplies to provide our students in need with food and clothing. There are no boundaries for those in need. Everyone works together to make sure our students get what they need and share with our families in need.” Horsley said in Granite District, the need is present as is the need to provide workshops for students and families on several issues — mental health and suicide, substance abuse, bullying, internet safety, child abuse and college and career ready awareness. “Our goal is to help provide resources and information to our community,” Horsley said. “The world has changed. We have 62 percent of our students in free or reduced lunch and in reality, we have kids go hungry, and oftentimes that translates into behavioral issues. If we can provide the resources, skills and knowledge, we can create a better environment for our students to learn and succeed.” l
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Professional carvers sculpt pumpkins into art By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com
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rofessional pumpkin carvers have been busy at the Utah State Fairpark (155 N. 1000 West) during Pumpkin Nights, showing how pumpkin sculpting is done. Tickets to see these carvers in action are available for the event until Nov. 4. Just beyond the ticket entrance, one can walk by the current projects of an artist sculpting massive gourds. It’s a great beginning, before heading through a visually stimulating, pumpkin-themed park. Ashlen Clark is an artist who contributes to the sculpting and groundwork that goes into Pumpkin Nights. “We start planning everything in February—that’s when we start carving (synthetic) pumpkins. We do the event in four cities: Auburn (California), Denver, LA, and here in Salt Lake City. There are over 3,000 pumpkins in each city. In addition to that, is our bigger sculptures. We start with the little stuff, then move into the bigger sculptures like our giant squid and nine foot jack-o’-lantern,” Clark said. She offered tips for anyone planning to carve pumpkins, to help make things go smoothly. “Have an idea of what you want and draw it out first. A lot of it is just putting personality into it, and having lots of fun,” she encouraged. Guests can come to Pumpkin Nights and see up close details of how a carving artist works. Upon inspection, people will notice that pumpkins are not sculpted using just a paring
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knife or a vegetable peeler. On real pumpkins, artists use special clay tools that, well, resemble a vegetable peeler. But the tools are different than regular kitchen gadgets, spectators are told. Pumpkin Nights is a good place to ask an artist about what tools he or she uses and how to use them. Nine-year-old Rorey from Sandy visited Pumpkin Nights and was among many children who stopped to observe, ask questions and react over the carving demo. “It’s very satisfying to watch,” Rorey said. One of the artists giving a live demonstration was Adam Smith who patiently answered kids’ questions about creating the intricate and massive pumpkin sculptures. “I’ve been sculpting pumpkins like this, the 3D stuff, for about six years—carving professionally for 10. I got into pumpkin carving, and that influenced me going into different mediums like clay and wood,” Smith said. He described how pumpkin sculpting is unique. “With clay, you build up and you add things to it whereas pumpkins, it’s like wood or a marble carving, where you take it away,” Smith explained. More of Smith’s art can be seen on the Facebook page, The Pumpkin Smith - Pumpkin Carver. Watching a pumpkin artist is a unique opportunity and an alternative to suspense-laden
Kids watch Adam Smith, a professional carver, create sculptures at Pumpkin Nights. (Amy Green/City Journals)
haunted houses. It’s festive without the horror of a jumpy attraction. People seem to love watching an everyday pumpkin evolve into whimsical shapes. It is also a bonus for younger children, as there is no intense scary stuff. Anyone can look on, unafraid, while an artist peels away layers of pumpkin (that luckily don’t bleed or scream).
It is an experience that might spark a “like a kid again” feeling for adults. One might crave to have a relaxing night at home, sitting down and getting “artistic”... or just elbow deep in messy, slimy, stringy (yet wonderfully quiet) vegetable guts. For more information, go to pumpkinnights.com/salt-lake-city. l
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Students learn about different cultures through upcoming events By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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tudents at several South Jordan schools will have the opportunity to learn more about other cultures this November. Early Light Academy, Elk Meadows Elementary and South Jordan Elementary all are planning events to help students learn more other countries and their customs. “We want to give students an authentic experience with our assembly,” Elk Meadows Principal Aaron Ichimura said. Elk Meadows’ Mexico Independence Day dance assembly will be on Friday, Nov. 2, a bit belated from the country’s Sept. 16 date, but they have an opportunity to host Vivo Mexico Folkloric Ballet, a group of about 20 dancers who perform for the students and also invite them to participate. “Last year, they wore these beautiful authentic costumes and discussed with them about the Mexican culture and gave them background about the country and costumes,” he said, adding that the group performs at the school for free. “Last year, we had a sixth-grader dance with them, and it was fun to see her perform. It was very impressive and educational.” About two weeks later, South Jordan Elementary will host its family folk dance night at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, where families are invited to come participate in dances for all ages. “We want to encourage families to play together in a different way,” said Nancy Hop-
kin, South Jordan Elementary Beverly Taylor-Sorenson music specialist. “Often, families will watch a movie or go bowling, or if they’re creative, go play laser tag together. This is something we can do at the same pace and can also do at home. It’s something one generation passed down to another.” Hopkin, who is in her first year at South Jordan Elementary, wants to make this an annual event, where families participate, not parents watch their children or take video of them performing. “We’d like this to be an activity with their kids, sharing with them in a unique experience,” she said. “This is a chance to link generations and cultures together.” This year’s focus will be folk dances from around the world but the dances will be easy enough that everyone should be able to learn them within minutes. Hopkins also plans to share a little bit of the dances’ history with them with her introduction. “We want to introduce them to these dances,” she said. “If the whole world were brought together to sing and dance, we’d have a much better understanding. There’s a power in music. We’re hoping to build generations and community together.” Hopkins also will be teaching students throughout the year authentic music that ties into each grade level’s curriculum. For example, second-graders learn about traditions and
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customs, so she plans to teach them American songs and symbols that tie into the country’s history. Fourth-graders learn about Utah history, so she will teach pioneer folk songs and Native American dances, singing and games. Fifth-graders learn more in depth about America, so they’ll learn folk songs about the country, such as “Swanee River” and “The Erie Canal Song” or spirituals. “We want them to internalize what they’re learning and make it a little deeper,” she said. “We want them to learn who they are, where they come from and how they can fit in and have fun learning about it through music.” At Early Light Academy, the students and community are welcome to learn about Mexico at the school’s 10th annual cultural night. It will be held at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29 at the school, 11709 Vadania Drive, South Jordan. At the night, classes will create items from the culture from the Mexican flag to poinsettias, said Shannon Berry, curriculum director and district arts coordinator.
Berry said that students will tie their learning into their creativity, such as third-graders creating something to tie into the Aztecs, and sixth-graders into the Mayan culture. She said the night will include singing and dancing as well as art work displays, such as fifth-graders’ pottery. There will be crafts for the community to make, such as masks, God’s eyes, maracas or ponchos. In addition, she is coordinating tamales for purchase and hopes to bring in a mariachi band. Students also can participate in playing soccer and taking a turn hitting a piñata. In the past, cultural nights have focused on European countries, such as Germany, Italy, Ireland and France, as well as life in Australia and the Polynesian Islands. “We are a history-base school, so we want our students to open their eyes to different cultures and ways of life so they are well-rounded,” she said. “This is a fun night to learn, showcase and celebrate different cultures.” l
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Jordan District has award-winning clean-air bus fleet By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
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ordan School District is improving air quality for Utah students, one bus at a time. “We got rid of old pollution-spewing school buses and replaced them with clean-burning natural gas buses,” said Transportation Director Herb Jensen. JSD now has 105 Compressed Natural Gas buses, which emit 40 to 86 percent less particulate matter into the air than diesel school buses and eliminate the cloud of smelly gas students are exposed to while boarding and exiting a bus. In September, Utah Clean Cities presented awards to Jensen as well as representative Steve Handy and Bryce Byrd of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality for their efforts in implementing the idle-free program and the development of the largest CNG school bus system in the nation. “Today, we see one of the most successful fleet programs in the state, and it also leads out in the nation as one of the best examples of how you build a fleet program,” said Tammie Bostick-Cooper, executive director of Utah Clean Cities. Jensen has been replacing diesel buses with CNG buses for the past 20 years. This year, $1.7 million from three grants provided funding for the purchase of 36 environmentally friendly buses, which cost $130,000 each. The grants required the alternative fuel buses to replace diesel bus models 2006 or older. A grant through Volkswagen provided 50 percent of the replacement cost of 12 buses. Volkswagen created the grant program to invest millions into low-emission vehicles as part of their penalty for rigging false emission readings on their vehicles. “They’re paying us $65,000 per bus to destroy it and to get it off the road,” said Jensen. “They’re making a significant investment to clean up our air.” Handy said the plan for a larger fleet of CNG buses was awaiting funding when the court announced the penalty for Volkswagen. Additional buses were purchased through federal DERA (Diesel Emissions Reduction Act) grants through the EPA’s Division of Air Quality—15 buses with a grant covering 35 percent of the replacement cost and 10 buses with 25 percent of the purchase cost covered.
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While CNG buses initially cost more than tradition diesel buses, the real savings come in fueling costs. JSD buses each travel about 12,000 miles per year, which compounds into significant savings when fueled by natural gas versus gasoline. Superintendant Patrice Johnson said the CNG buses save the district about $630,000 a year in fuel costs. “Purchasing CNG buses through the grant system and having our own refueling station has saved Jordan School District $6,000 to 8,000 per bus per year in fueling costs,” said Johnson. The district receives rebates for purchasing local fuel, which also further reduces costs. Vehicles purchased through grants jumpstart the savings. “On all of these buses [purchased through grants], we’re starting out from day one saving money,” said Jensen. “The money we’re not spending on fuel is money that’s available to do other things like buy textbooks and computers for the classroom.” Jensen said his department will continue to systematically replace the older, less environmentally friendly buses as funding is available. But there are reasons to hang on to a few of the older buses. The new buses’ construction doesn’t allow for undercarriage storage necessary for field trip lunch coolers and teams traveling with band instruments and sports equipment. Leading the change for environmentally friendly transportation for Utah students, JSD purchased the first of its alternative fuel buses nearly 20 years ago. “We were doing it before it was cool,” said Jensen. “We’ve had the mindset that we need to do our part to clean up the air, and I can say with good conscience that we’ve done more than our part—but there’s still more to do.” District officials continue to promote the idle-free program, now in its 11th year, which has been implemented by all Utah school districts and three-fourths of all Utah mayors. School buses have reduced their idling from 20–30 minutes per day to a mere two to three minutes per day statewide, said Jensen.. l
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Utah mayors sign agreement to work on idle free initiatives By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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ight Utah cities were recognized on Sep. 18 by the governor’s office at an event held at the City and County Building in Salt Lake City. The event was the 11th annual Idle-Free Governor’s Declaration. Seventy-one Utah cities have committed to put idle-free practices into effect. The eight cities recognized for their clean air efforts were Alta, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Logan, Murray, Park City, Salt Lake City and Sandy. The event also highlighted a poster contest for students in the Cache Valley area. The contest, sponsored by Prof. Roslynn Brain McCann and Ed Stafford of Utah State University, encouraged students to make posters with idle free and clean air themes. This year’s poster contest garnered 550 entries. “The contest engages students who are just learning to drive, so it’s a great opportunity for education,” said McCann. “We gave those who participated a post evaluation, and all of them reported improved understanding of idlefree practices.” The contest also gave them an outlet to practice marketing skills. Entries came from art, business and environmental science classes. McCann hopes the contest will be available to more school districts in the future, and urges schools to reach out to her at roslynn.mccann@ usu.edu if they want more information. Other speakers at the event included Salt
Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Dr. Laura Nelson of the Governor’s Energy Office, Thom Carter of UCAIR, Representative Patrice Arent of the bipartisan Utah Clean Air Caucus, Steve Bergstrom of Intermountain Healthcare and McCann. Intermountain Healthcare’s representative said they have 750 fleet vehicles that do 12 million miles annually. “Idling is costly because idling equals zero miles per gallon,” Bergstrom said. With improved monitoring and education, some numbers have improved. “Where home care was idling their vehicles a total of 120 hours per month, now they are down to 45 hours per month. We see the effects of poor air quality every day in the patients we treat, and would rather not have to be treating the results of bad air,” said Bergstrom. Mayors who were recognized were quick to give their constituents the credit for clean air efforts. “I think the idle-free ordinance sends a message that every individual has a part to play and it can’t just be someone else’s problem. You can be a part of the solution. For example, we have a mom here in the Holladay area, Crystal Bruner Harris, who has started idle-free events at schools,” said Mayor Rob Dahle. (See Holladay Journal article on Crystal Bruner Harris, “Clean Air Crusader.”) Murray Mayor D. Blair Camp also recognized a dedicated member of his community.
“We have a very tenacious council member, Diane Turner, who made a promise when she was running for council that she would push through an ordinance on idle free. She has really raised the awareness of other council members and the community. That’s what it’s really all about — awareness,” said Camp. The mayors also put emphasis on children as the leaders for this issue. “The real impetus for us came from our residents,” said Mayor Mike Peterson of Cottonwood Heights. “They approached us. We had several groups of young students come to city council meetings and say to us, ‘Hey, this is what we want to see happen.’ That’s why we jumped on board.” The mayors agreed that when you educate kids they will enforce it with their parents. Demonstrated in a winning poster from 2015 by then Logan High student Hailey Dennis. On a blue background, there is a single image of a child in a bold pose. The caption reads, “My mom idles less than your mom!” Arent’s comments echoed this idea. “We want to make idling as socially unacceptable as throwing litter out the car window. Education has always been a big part of what we are working on. This whole effort is about education, and teaching the public about idling: why it’s not good for their health, their pocketbook, or their car,” Arent said. “The air we breathe is not Republican air, it’s not Democratic air. It’s everyone’s air.”
Eight cities were recognized Sept. 18 for their idle-free efforts. L to R, back row: Mayor Mike Peterson of Cottonwood Heights; Vicki Bennett, director of sustainability, Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office; Zach Robinson of Sandy City Council; Mayor Rob Dahle of Holladay; Luke Carlton, city manager for Park City. Front row: Mayor D. Blair Camp of Murray; Dr. Laura Nelson, energy adviser, Governor’s Office of Energy Development. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
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20 safety tips for trick-or-treaters
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ou’re never too old to trick-or-treat (unless you are 35 and going by yourself, then yes, you are too old to trick-or-treat). But being safe knows no age limits, especially on a night when most people are wearing disguises. While it’s time to get your costume and candy bag ready, preparation of another kind is required for kid and adult alike. Here are some tips to stay safe this Halloween. 1. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. 2. Costume accessories such as swords and knives should be short, soft and flexible. 3. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. And as difficult as it may be, limit the amount of treats you eat. 4. Beware the homemade treats made by strangers. Better to eat only factory-wrapped treats. 5. Walk from house to house, don’t run. Doing so with a flashlight will help you see and others to see you. 6. Test makeup in a small area before applying. Then remove it before sleeping to prevent possible skin or eye irritation. 7. Look both ways before crossing the street. Do we even need to say this one? 8. Only visit well-lit houses. 9. Do not enter a home without a trusted adult. 10. Never accept rides from strangers. Strang-
er danger is a real thing. 11. By not wearing decorative contact lenses, you lower the risk for serious eye injury. 12. Wear well-fitted costumes, masks and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, falls and relentless mockery from your peers. 13. Drive extra safely on Halloween. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert during those hours. Slow down in residential neighborhoods. We all know how excited kids can be. Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully. 14. Remind children to watch for cars turning or backing up and to not dart into the street or between parked cars. 15. Put your electronic devices down as you walk around. 16. Keep costumes bright, or add reflective tape, to ensure kids are easier to spot. 17. Be careful next to candles or Jack-o’-lanterns. 18. Keep an eye for allergies. If someone has serious allergies or food sensitivities, read any unfamiliar labels before handing over the candy. 19. Brush your teeth. Candy is sticky and cavities will scare you. 20. You can maximize your candy intake by planning your route. Stick to places you are familiar with so you can also circle back around to Halloween headquarters. l
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Rare regular season loss leads to co-title for Bingham football By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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n Sept. 28, an uncommon occurrence took place involving the Bingham football team. It lost a game. A 17-14 loss to Region 4 foe Lone Peak snapped the Miners’ impressive 33-game winning streak. Their last loss, incidentally, was to Lone Peak in the 2015 state semifinals when Lone Peak and the Miners were in different regions. The Sept. 28 setback ended another long streak for Bingham. It was the first time it had lost a regular season game since Sept. 4, 2015, when it fell to national powerhouse Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada) 36-20. The Miners’ last regular season loss to a team from Utah was way back on Sept. 27, 2012, to ... take a guess … Lone Peak. Bingham football defeats just don’t happen very often. In this most recent defeat, the Miners led 7-0 in the second quarter but surrendered 17 straight points to the Knights. In the fourth quarter, Bingham got within three on an 80yard burst into the end zone from Andrew Wimmer, but the Miners couldn’t grab the lead. Bingham bounced back nicely from the uncharacteristic loss. Following a 52-0 blowout of Hunter on Oct. 5, it edged American Fork in a thrilling 28-24 contest at home. In a back-andforth contest, the Miners trailed 24-21 with less than a minute to play when quarterback Peyton Jones found Briasen Harward in the end
zone from 11 yards out. Jones also had a pair of touchdown runs earlier in the game from 1 yard and 38 yards out. The Miners finished in a three-way tie with Lone Peak and American Fork atop Region 4, as each squad went 3-1 against league opponents. It was the seventh straight year the Miners have either shared or won outright a region championship. Tiebreakers gave Bingham the No. 2 seed from the region. The Miners will host Herriman Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. A victory would pit Bingham against the winner of Kearns and Northridge on Nov. 2 in the quarterfinals. Bingham would play Kearns—the top team from Region 2—on the road but would face Northridge at home. Not only did Bingham lose to Lone Peak, but it had some close calls this season. In addition to the last-second four-point triumph over American Fork in the regular season finale, the Miners edged Pleasant Grove 35-32 on Sept. 14 and got past Mountain Pointe (Arizona) 21-14 on Sept. 8. Of course, the Miners still had their typical dominance. They had five wins of 17 points or more and held four opponents to single digits. Bingham has had several contributors in the ground game, including Jones and Evona Hall, who have been the team’s leading ball carriers. Jones’ favorite targets through the air have been Jake Cragun, Avi Parikh and Wim-
In action from earlier this season, Bingham’s Peyton Jones (No. 1) hands off to No. 3 Braedon Wissler. The Miners went 8-1 in the regular season and face Herriman in the first round of the 6A state tournament on Oct. 26. (Photo courtesy of Patrick McDonald.)
mer, each of whom had double figures in catches during the regular season. On defense, Lolani Langi, David Latu,
Aiden Larsen, Saleka Ataata, Simote Pepa and Junior Tafuna, among others, have stood out. l
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Miners wrap up rough girls soccer season, fall short of postseason By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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irls soccer is the first fall sport to get underway, with workouts starting in July and the season kicking off in early August. Still, the Bingham Miners wished they could have gone a week or two longer. The Miners’ season ended Oct. 6 with a 4-0 loss to Westlake in a state tournament playin game. The defeat kept Bingham out of the state tournament. This is a rare occurrence for the program, which hadn’t missed the playoffs this century. Bingham and Westlake tied for fourth place in the five-team league, each sporting a 2-9-1 region mark. The teams got together for the rare play-in game for the right to move on to the postseason. In three regular season meetings, Bingham beat Westlake once (2-0 on Sept. 13), lost once (2-1 on Oct. 2) and tied once (0-0 on Aug. 28). The shutout loss in the play-in game was just the fourth time in 17 games that the Miners failed to find the back of the net. Still, the Miners struggled getting goals this season, as they faced some stellar defenses in Region 4. Bingham couldn’t manage to eclipse two goals in a game during region play and only generated two goals three times in 12 region matches.
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Aside from its win over Westlake, Bingham also toppled third-place Pleasant Grove at home on Sept. 20 by the score of 2-1. Kallie James scored both of Bingham’s goals on the day. The junior wound up leading the Miners in scoring with six goals on the year. In fact, the Miners’ top two scorers will be back next season. Sophomore Jessica Thomas netted two goals. A trio of other Miners—Ashlee Kammeyer, Shelby Keating and Kasandra Leonce—each contributed a pair of goals. Kammeyer and Keating are both seniors, but Leonce is just a sophomore. Goalie Hope Ramirez will also be back next season. The junior had four shutouts in the net this year and anchored a Bingham defense that surrendered a respectable two goals a game. The Miners were on the wrong end of some tough games, but they were also close in multiple other contests. Five of their nine region defeats were by two goals or fewer, with three coming by a single goal. Bingham has a long offseason to work on getting back on track. The team will assemble for summer conditioning leading up to the 2019 campaign. l
The Bingham girls soccer team, shown here in action against Lone Peak earlier in the season, barely missed out on a trip to the 6A state tournament. The Miners lost to Westlake in a play-in game on Oct. 6. (Photo courtesy of Patrick McDonald.)
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of the steel-toed, leather shoe field. Red Wing runs its own tannery, controlling its materials from start to finish with highest grades of leather. While most companies use a cowhide, Red Wing uses steerhide – a bovine leather made from the hide of male cows – giving its shoes more testosterone for tougher, robust footwear. The tannery producing the leather is also a major supplier to the US military. Red Wing also uses its signature welt construction where they are chemically bonded. This method stitches a thin leather welt together with the upper and the leather insole yields the highest quality shoes that are both durable and comfortable. Resoling the boots are possible with welt construction. “It’s just a high-quality product that lasts decades if you take care of them,” Love points out. But it’s not just work boots that Red Wing makes. The Red Wing Heritage line of shoes is a dressy, casual style shoe for both men and women. They also have hiking, work, recreation and hunting boots. All of which come with a leading manufacture warranty of either a year or six months depending on the product. The South Jordan location may have only opened in February 2018, but its delivering impressive service with elite quality. “It’s cool to see how much people like high quality service,” Love said. “And how they’re so excited to have a full-service boot store versus buying from the traditional retailers.” The upcoming Tradesman Appreciation Day hosted by the South Jordan Red Wing store will have waffle truck with free waf-
fles and free boot conditioning and services provided on Saturday, November 17th. Red Wing is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (6 p.m. on Saturdays). It’s located at 5474 West Daybreak Parkway and can be contacted at 801-253-6299. l
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Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser celebrates patrons and powder lovers By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com
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The South Jordan Chamber of Commerce welcomed the following new and returning members in the last month: Cornerstone Dental Care 10458 South Redwood Road South Jordan, UT 84095
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Gateway Mortgage 9278 S 300 W Sandy, UT 84070
Merit Medical 1600 Merit Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095
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Helmke’s Property Solutions, LLC (NEW) 8101 W Step Mountain Rd Herriman, UT 84096
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hen the snow starts to fall, those with skiing on their minds look at the mountains as their playgrounds. However, before heading up to play, it’s important to check the conditions and avalanche danger in the backcountry. Luckily, it’s easy to find out by visiting the online resource www.utahavalanchecenter. org. The website offers forecasts from Logan to Moab, and also legit educational workshops and events. Since the Utah Avalanche Center is a non-profit that carries out field work and provides timely info and website updates, they need funds to run it. On Sept. 13, Utah Avalanche Center welcomed patrons and powder lovers to their 25th annual fundraiser for forecasting in the Black Diamond retailer parking lot at 2092 E. 3900 South. It was a relaxed evening with tickets available for anyone to enjoy live music, mingling, food and craft beverage. Dogs were allowed and one particularly lovable pup cantered about in a hip sequin tank top. Uinta Brewing Company provided the beer. The brewery has been a huge supporter of Utah Avalanche Center since the beginning. They brought a special pale ale made specifically for this event. It is inspiring to see businesses and devoted people offer time and resources to an important cause. Ski equipment and artwork items were set up for auction and bidding. It was a privilege for those who came, to be able to buy a ticket and support what the Utah Avalanche Center provides. Nicole Sims attended and praised the Utah Avalanche Center. “It’s a great resource — keeping people safe and responsible,” she said. Jennifer Hall, a nurse, attended the fundraiser. “I ski in the backcountry and want to support Utah Avalanche Center,” she said. Hall checks the forecasts all the time. “The services are excellent. I think everybody should read it. The site and information is awesome,” she raved. Bo Torrey is the program manager of Utah Avalanche Center. He coordinates with ski resorts, UDOT, and also tour guides. “Those are our core teams. Those people help contribute information that helps to make our avalanche forecast that much more accurate,” Torrey explained. These teams have the know-how to provide backcountry enthusiasts with real-time data. Snow specialists are not just guessing, but really know what they’re doing. Torrey wants people to know that this yearly event is not only to bolster funding, but meant to be a gathering for the community. “It’s the right time of year where it’s not quite fullon ski season yet, but it brings everyone back together who hasn’t seen their buddies since April. It’s a fundraiser, but it’s really more about bringing everybody together,” he said.
Ski equipment and artwork items set up for auction at the Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser. (Amy Green/City Journals)
Professional forecasters agree that the old “safety first” adage, is an all-important reminder to live by. They encourage those doing extreme winter sports, powder boarding, snowmobiling, alpine ski-biking and more, to set egos aside. “Snowmobile technology has come a long way,” Torrey said. “Ten years ago, the nicest sled couldn’t get you into avalanche terrain. Now, the sleds you can get right off the sales floor will take you anywhere on the mountain. That’s the user group we are focusing a lot of our attention towards,” he said. Before heading outside the boundaries of a ski resort, one can look to the valuable website. Even if families are just headed out to find sledding in a remote canyon, safety conditions can quickly be checked beforehand. “We want to make it easy for people to know when it’s ‘go, or no go’ conditions,” Torrey said. If the avalanche conditions on the website are “considerable” or above, then Torrey recommends one does not go out without the proper training and equipment. Cody Hughes, a volunteer for Utah Avalanche Center, noted, “There are nine different types of avalanches that we deal with in the backcountry, and some days we can go out and ski the steep slopes and others, we just tiptoe around the mountain. We don’t tickle the tail of the bad avalanche dragon.” It seems wise to heed what the pros say — to avoid waking a “sleeping beast.” Utah mountains need serious consideration and respect. Experts want all to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest, but to pay attention before stepping into those rad Fritschi bindings. Next year, watch for the 26th annual fundraiser event. Anyone is invited to reserve a ticket. In the meantime, the Utah Avalanche Center is ready to measure, watch, predict, warn, and update those heading into the backcountry this winter. To help support click the red “donate” button on the website, or at the Facebook page www.facebook.com/Utah.Avalanche.Center/. Any amount is put to good use. l
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What’s the issue? Previewing November’s ballot By Cassie Goff | cassie@mycityjournals.com
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xcited to get that “I voted” sticker? Utah’s 2018 General Election is underway. If you have received your ballot in the mail, make sure it is postmarked by Nov. 6 (but the sooner the better). Polling stations will be available on Nov. 6 as well (check your county’s website for locations). Before you head to that secluded booth or color within the lines on the mail-in ballot, make sure you know what you’re voting for. In addition to the local elections for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, county council seats, school boards, sheriff, auditor, clerk, recorder, district attorney and various judges, there are three propositions, three constitutional amendments and one opinion question that are receiving much public attention. Proposition 2 involves legalizing medical marijuana. If passed, Utah’s current law regarding medical cannabis would be expanded. Private facilities would be allowed to grow, process, test and sell medical marijuana, with regulation. Individuals with certain medical conditions or illness would be allowed to acquire, use and possibly grow medical cannabis. Supporters of this proposition argue that medical cannabis can help end suffering from cancer, seizure and other life-threating conditions. Organizations in support of this proposition include the Utah Patients Coalition, Libertas Institute, Marijuana Policy Project and Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education (TRUCE) Utah, among others. Opponents to this proposition worry about the effect it may have on children and families, and argue that it may pave the way for the recreational use of cannabis. Organizations in opposition include the Utah Medical Association, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, DARE Utah and the Utah Narcotics Officers Association, among others. A special legislative session is planned for a medical cannabis bill regardless of the Prop 2 vote. Seen as a potential compromise, the bill could either replace Prop 2 if passed, if voted down, the bill is still on the table, according to legislators. Proposition 3 involves raising sales tax to support Medicaid for low-income adults. The sales tax rate would be increased from 4.70 percent to 4.85 percent. The additional funding coming from this tax increase would expand coverage of Medicaid based on income. The proposition specifically relates to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Supporters of this proposition argue that the benefits of Medicaid should be available to all the citizens of Utah, and
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there is potential to bring health care coverage to thousands of Utahans who need it. Supporters of this proposition include AARP Utah, Voices for Utah Children, YMCA of Utah, Utah Health Policy Project and many others. Opponents to this proposition worry about the potential burden to the state budget and the sustainability of the proposition. Opponents to this proposition include Governor Gary Herbert and Representative Edward Redd, along with many other legislators. Proposition 4 is concerned with re-districting for the House of Representatives, Senate and State Board of Education. If this proposition passes, a seven-member commission called the Utah Independent Restricting Commission would be created. District boundaries would need to be drawn by the state legislature and approved (or vetoed) by the governor. This would need to be completed during the legislative general session after the next federal decennial census in 2020. The anticipated effects would include minimizing the division of counties, cities and towns, preserving traditional neighborhoods and communities, and minimizing boundary agreement among different types of districts. Constitutional Amendment A regards a property tax exemption for active military personal. Currently, military personal are eligible for a property tax exemption if they serve 200 days within a calendar year. This amendment would allow that person to qualify for the tax exemption if they serve 200 consecutive days in one 365-day period, regardless of the calendar year. Constitutional Amendment B would create a property tax exemption for property that a state or local government leases from a private owner. Supporters of
this amendment argue that it would be a cost-saving opportunity for government bodies. Opponents argue that it would reward a select few at the expense of others. Constitutional Amendment C would allow the legislature to meet beyond their scheduled 45-day annual general session. It would allow the president of the Utah Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representative to convene a special session that would not be able to last more than 10 days, or go over budget. The non-binding opinion asks if the state should increase the state motor and special fuel tax rates by 10 cents per gallon to fund public education and local roads. This specific tax is regularly referred to as the gas tax. While this question is “non-binding,” that may be a little misleading. Voter opinion results from this question will be gauged by legislators to help guide them with a bill regarding the gas tax during the next legislative session. Supporters of this initiative argue that schools need additional funding for tools that would help the schools go beyond the basic level. Supporters include the Utah League of Cities and Towns and Our Schools Now, among others. Opponents of this initiative argue that Utah citizens do not need another tax increase. Opponents include the Americans for Prosperity and the Utah Taxpayer Protection Alliance, among others. For more information on what’s on the ballot for this election, please visit the Salt Lake Tribune, Elections.utah.gov, and/or Ballotpedia.org. If you are not yet registered to vote (and obviously didn’t take Taylor Swift’s advice), please register by visiting Utah. gov. Remember to be informed about local government and stay involved. l
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’Tis the month for voting. Utah’s 2018 General Election will take place on Nov. 6. Make sure to get your mail-in ballot post-marked by then or visit a polling station. If you’re not registered yet, don’t worry! You can register day-of at specific polling stations. I’ve been thinking a lot about voting recently with all the hype around this election. What does voting really mean? What do you really do when you color within the lines of your chosen bubbles? The conclusion I have come to is — voting is how I show support. There are a handful of propositions and amendments on this general election ballot. If I have an affirmative vote on a proposition, I am showing support. It’s in the name at that point. I’m a supporter of that proposition. The same goes for the candidates I vote for during elections. If I vote for a certain person, I am showing support for them. I’ve also been thinking a lot about the value of a dollar recently. What does the value of a price tag mean? When I hand my dollar bills or plastic card to the clerk, there’s more to that transaction than just the physical transfer of material. I am showing my support for that product, and/or company. In many of the “shop local” campaigns, a common slogan is “support local businesses.” That’s been reinforcing my idea. By shopping local, I am supporting local. Since both voting and spending money are ways of showing support, I’m starting to view dollar bills as a vote. I’d like to use a syllogism here. Spending money is showing support. Voting is showing support. Therefore, spending money is voting. With every dollar I spend, it’s another vote for the company I’m buying that product from. I’m effectively telling that business, “Yes, I like your stuff, keep doing what
you’re doing, I support you.” And that’s been really powerful for me. With the gift-giving season quickly approaching, I’ve been starting to exercise my vote a bit differently. There are only a few more weeks until shopping becomes a competitive sport. For Black Friday, I’ve usually scouted out stores like Target, Walmart, and Kohl’s. But this year, I’m starting to look for more local deals. Even though some local shops won’t be open as early or as late as some of the bigger corporations, I’m still going to make an effort to shop local for Black Friday. I’m especially considering where to show my support for Cyber Monday. Black Friday crowds are slowly becoming obsolete; because let’s be real, who
would rather go battle crowds of rowdy shoppers when the moon’s out, instead of finding the same, or even better deals through a screen from the comfort of home? Not a lot. Usually, Amazon is the hot spot for Cyber Monday deals. With some of the concerning reports in the news recently, claiming bad work conditions and general disregard for employees, I’m seriously considering withdrawing my support and changing my vote. Instead, I’ll be on the lookout for small business deals through other websites. One of my favorite websites to shop for gifts is Etsy. There are so many small independent artists selling their work. There’s also really cool stuff that’s hard to find anywhere else. I’d much rather vote for the Independent than the Dictator, money down. l
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