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CITY COUNCIL TAKES AWAY MAYOR’S VETO power, votes to hire own staff member By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com
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outh Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood vetoed city council’s ordinance to have authority to hire a staff member in August. Citing the pending homeless resource center and a need for more public safety personnel, the mayor said there is not enough money to allocate a new staff member, despite what was planned in the budget. In September the council decided to change the city ordinance that allows the mayor to veto, permitting them to approve a city staff member. The council’s ordinance (No. 2018-11) states, “the council shall supervise, appoint, and direct its own staff and establish job descriptions, job functions, job classifications or reclassifications and compensation therefore, within the budgeted appropriations and consistent with state law.” Wood’s veto was initially upheld on Sept. 5 when the council’s motion to reconsider the ordinance for an additional staff member — which would have authorized the hiring of a new council personnel at a cost of $100,000 — failed. “I commend the Council for acknowledging that the City’s financial priorities need to be in the area of public safety at this time,” Wood posted on Facebook on Sept. 13. Though, the mayor was technically rejecting a former decision made by the council, a law-making body, Wood believed they were all on the same page. Until the following council meeting on Sept. 19. Fifth-year Council Member of District 3 Sharla Bynum felt a council member staff person was not necessary. “I have never had a hurdle or been hindered by the process we’ve had in place and I felt like I’ve been able to do my job,” she said during the Sept. 5 meeting, reiterating that point during the Sept. 19 meeting. Council Member at-large, Mark Kindred, followed by saying they had voted on this earlier this year during the budget session. “We unanimously passed that budget with these dollars in it,” he said. “I am trying to codify what we can do as a body following that vote.” Kindred said it was unfortunate that the veto took place. Council Member at-large, Ray deWolfe, also used his point of privilege to say, “I just want to shed some light on why I voted the way I did.” Taking into consideration what the Mayor wrote in her veto deWolfe said, “Part of it was, basically, working together to avoid having to hire a council staff person, to help us as a council, and I am willing to try that.” Though, deWolfe would like to have the ability to still hire someone if the need arises. On Sept. 5, the vote to reconsider the ordinance by the council was mixed with Bynum voting no to upholding the ordi-
Mayor Cherie Wood speaks to residents in spring 2017. Wood’s recent veto was overturned by the city council so it could hire its own staff member. (File photo City Journals)
nance as well as District 4 Council Member Portia Mila. District 1 Council Member Ben Pender was absent and the rest of the council voted yes on keeping the ordinance as is. “The council on their agenda,” Wood explained on Sept. 19, “put on they are adjusting their council rules and in new business they will be bringing that person forward again. It used to be they can’t bring it forward, now they are changing it so they can.” Therefore, the council scheduled to vote on taking away the Mayor’s veto right, or not, and also placed hiring a council staff member on the agenda. If the Mayor’s right to veto was not voted away the council staff member item would have been not allowed to be discussed again. In regards to her veto that seemed to settle the matter on Sept. 5, Wood said, “I thought that maybe this was a step in the right direction because of, you know, the financial concerns they’ve brought up as a council.” During the Sept. 19 meeting, in a 4-3 vote, the council chose
to remove the mayor’s veto power. Bynum, deWolfe, and Mila dissented preferring Wood retain that ability. Following that vote the council immediately voted, again, on if they could hire a staff member. Wood pointed out one change different from the original, “The only thing that’s different than the ordinance that I vetoed, one statement that says this position can’t be filled until it’s budgeted for, which they did in June.” Thus, the Council can hire a staff member whenever they want to. Bynum was concerned about what she called, “the lack of opportunity to discuss.” deWolfe also felt rushed with questions about who would be doing the hiring, who would be hired, when that would take place, etc. Kindred said, “This at least gives us the opportunity moving forward.” The majority voted to approve the council staff member 4-3. l
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Council majority votes no on storm water utility fee By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com The South Salt Lake City Journal is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout South Salt Lake. For information about distribution please email circulation@mycityjournals. com or call our offices. Rack locations are also available on our website. For subscriptions please contact: circulation@mycityjournals.com The views and opinions expressed in display advertisements do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Loyal Perch Media or the City Journals. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the owner.
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n ordinance of the South Salt Lake City Council to create storm water utility, implement storm water user fees, establish a storm water enterprise fund and to establish a storm water user fee rate was denied in a majority vote on Sept. 19. South Salt Lake City Council Member of District 3 Sharla Bynum said, prior to the motion being made, “If we don’t vote for this tonight we are failing our residents.” She also brought up Maxwell Lane, a street she represents in her district, that has experienced wear and tear from storm water. District 4 Council Member Portia Mila, echoed Bynum’s concerns. “There is multiple Maxwell Lanes around,” said Mila. After a Bynum motion, the vote failed 3-4 with Bynum, Mila and Council Member Ray deWolfe voting in favor of the storm water fee. deWolfe agreed it may not be the most popular vote. “Is it unpopular? Yes. Is it needed? Yes,” he said. The vote for the ordinance to consolidate a fee schedule, thus establishing a storm water user fee rate, that immediately followed reflected the implementation of the storm water fee and enterprise fund. As of now, no storm water utility fee, storm water enterprise fund, storm water fee schedule, or storm water fee rate will be implemented. In attendance at the Sept. 19 council meeting was the Storm Water Section Manager for the Utah Division of Water Quality Jeanne Riley. Prior to the vote tak-
ing place she spoke to the council explaining that an audit done in 2016 by the Utah Division of Water Quality had shown the city of South Salt Lake having multiple compliance issues. At-large Council Member Mark Kindred asked, “If this does not pass does this result in an automatic fine from (Utah Division of) Water Quality?” Riley responded, “No.” She explained South Salt Lake holds a permit with the Division of Water Quality. “The city is required to fund the necessary resources to be in compliance with that permit,” Riley said. “The requirement with us is compliance with the permit,” which the city has worked to bring those water quality issues into compliance over the past two years. Riley said most cities, like South Salt Lake, have a storm water utility fee to fund such operations. At this time, the goal is to bring South Salt Lake into compliance with the six minimum control measures that cover issues such as new construction, which had problems across the board in 2016. Though there has been improvement, enforcement could escalate if the division feels progress isn’t being made. “There is still work to be done,” Riley said. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which oversees the Division of Water Quality, can step in if need- Maxwell Lane is a street of concern for certain council members and residents due to ed, though it has not happened at wear and tear caused by storm water. (Holly Vasic/City Journals) this level, yet. go. Most agreed that something garding the storm water utility Residents who spoke at the needed to be put in place, espe- fee failing, the issue at hand is not council meeting were mixed about cially during the winter when the over yet and further discussion is being charged extra money for snow needs somewhere to melt. expected by the council. storm water that has no place to Despite the ordinances rel
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South Salt Lake turns 80, celebrates with glitter By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com
The winners of the glitter bash. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)
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outh Salt Lake’s 80th birthday began with a glitter party thrown by South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood at the Columbus Center on Sept. 21. Also being celebrated were the police and fire departments turning 75. Attendees at the evening affair included council members, police, the mayor’s staff, and others who enjoyed Leatherby’s ice cream and live music by Crash Pontiac and the Hubcaps. The city recorder, Craig Burton, is the rhythm guitar player in the oldie’s band that kept guests dancing the night away. His wife, Elaine, is also in the band playing the keys and
singing. Bob Shorten is on bass and the lead singer, Doug Moffat lead guitar, Keven Harsh on drums, and Diane Moffat on the violin. A photo booth with hats, mustaches, and other silly accessories were available to guests and pictures were given on the spot with a Birthday Bash banner on the prints as a souvenir. Prizes were given out for the glitteriest people in the room. The winners were Elias Caress, Jennifer Dustin, Sue Long, and Marion Smith. South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Gary Birdsall and his wife Paulette were also winners. l
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Cottonwood’s Bode Widerburg stuns golf world, ties for seventh at state as lone entrant By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com
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ode is a unique first name. If someone had to think long and hard about the people they might know with the name, it is probably a short list. Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller immediately comes to the mind of this writer. What a daredevil and amazing athlete he was. But Cottonwood Colts sophomore Bode Widerburg — a little known golfer whose best finish as an amateur came at the Salt Lake County Jr. this past July in 21st place — he might be someone you want to get to know quick with the same name. Widerburg entered his first Utah State 5A golf championship on Oct. 3-4 as a lone wolf — or colt. No other Cottonwood Colt golfer would join him at the Glen Eagle Golf Course in Bountiful that weekend; he would be doing this all by himself. That didn’t matter though, because Widerburg — only one of a handful of individual golfers good enough this season to qualify for state on his own — shot a first-round 75 on Oct. 3 to put himself above the cutline and in the conversation. Shooting a 75 turned out to be better than about half the field at the 5A state tournament. But, Widerburg did something that stunned many on the second day; he flattened his firstday total by shooting a 69 on the second day.
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Cottonwood’s Bode Widerburg tied for seventh at the 5A state golf championship as the Colts’ only entrant. (Stock photo)
To put the score into perspective, there was only one other golfer who bettered Widerburg’s total: 5A state champion Zach Neff of Olympus, who shot a second-round 67 to win it all. For Widerburg, whose last foray at Glen Eagle wasn’t even good enough to make the fi-
nal-round cut at the Utah Jr. Open this past June — he shot 79 over two rounds — finishing in a tie for seventh at state was something special. Next up for Widerburg? The tennis season at Cottonwood. And then the 16-year-old will focus his attention back on the Utah junior
golf circuit in the summer before gearing up for what should be an exciting 2019 golf season at CHS — one in which he’ll strive to improve on such an impressive appearance at state.
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Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser celebrates patrons and powder lovers By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com
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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 guess-
Patrons enjoy food and drink in the Black Diamond parking lot for the 25th annual Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser. (Amy Green/City Journals)
ing, 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 full-on 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. 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.
SSL summer soccer league results in Hser Ner Moo Center taking title By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com
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onths after it began burning up the fields in the city and scorching everyone in sight with scintillating play and fierce competition, the South Salt Lake Promise Summer Soccer League came to a close in September. Hser Ner Moo Community Center, serving refugees hailing from Africa and Southeast Asia, lifted the trophy after battling hard during the championship against students from UICS. The game went to penalty kicks, with HNM the victor after winning it 5-4 following the match which itself was tied 1-1. By virtue of their No. 1 seed in the regular season, HNM enjoyed a bye in the first round before taking on a team of former students from Granite Park Jr. High Aug. 28 in the second round. HNM won the game handily, prevailing 3-0 over GPJH. On the other side of the bracket,
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UICS also enjoyed a bye courtesy of the second-best record in the league during the regular season. In the second round, UICS took on Sunnyvale, a team that won by forfeit over PAL in the first round. Like HNM on the other side of the bracket, UICS also won its second-round game by a count of three goals to zero. In turn that led to the penultimate game between the two centers, HNM and UICS, for all the bragging rights in the city of South Salt Lake for the 2018 year. l
The Hser Ner Moo Community Center team, champions of the 2018 SSL Promise Summer Soccer League. (Photo/ Dustin Permann)
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November 2018 Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.com
South Salt Lake City Council Members Ben B. Pender, District 1 801- 580-0339 bpender@sslc.com Corey Thomas, District 2 801-755-8015 cthomas@sslc.com Sharla Bynum, District 3 801-803-4127 sbeverly@sslc.com Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 pmila@sslc.com L. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 ssiwik@sslc.com Mark C. Kindred, At-Large 801-214-8415 mkindred@sslc.com Ray deWolfe, At-Large 801-347-6939 rdewolfe@sslc.com
City Offices Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 801-483-6000 220 East Morris Ave SSL, UT 84115 Animal Service 801-483-6024 Building Permits 801-483-6005 Business Licensing 801-483-6063 Code Enforcement 801-464-6712 Fire Administration 801-483-6043 Justice Court 801-483-6072 Police Administration 801-412-3606 Promise 801-483-6057 Public Works 801-483-6045 Recreation 801-412-3217 Utility Billing 801-483-6074 Emergencies 911 Police/Fire Dispatch 801-840-4000
CITY NEWSLETTER 80 Years of Dedicated Employees
November is the perfect time for giving thanks. We celebrated our city turning 80 years old this year and haven’t forgotten those who laid the foundation for this milestone. We are now into three or four generations of city employees dedicating their skills and hard work to this community. We are all united by one purpose – to serve a deserving community. Mayor Cherie Wood As our city’s boundaries and population have grown, we have, too. And, we have also deepened our commitment to making South Salt Lake the best it can be. We have grown to 237 full-time and 146 part-time public servants. Many of our new employees are in the Promise SSL department, helping youth and
families to better their education and job skills. 95% of this program is funded by grants and partners who have caught our shared vision for success and can think of no better place to invest than in our City. We have also grown our Police, Fire, Public works and Recreation departments to help make our community safer and healthier. Our employees are empowered to bring new and better ways to achieve our goals, working with our community. Those who work in our City care for the community and its continued progress. Some grew up here, some now reside here and they all call SSL their community. A few highlights from 2018 include: • 200 residents, employees and volunteers from jetBlue working together to fundraise and build the KaBOOM! Playground at Lions Park • Fire department employees identifying a need to address fire prevention and evacuation plans with our elderly residents and implementing these plans at the Columbus Senior Center • Justice Court judge and employees hosting a Mock Trial at City Hall for Granite Park Junior High students • An employee who noticed a stranded vehicle blocking traffic filled a gas can with their own money to get the resident and all the traffic around them unstuck • Promise Family Liaison team members volunteer on their days off to assist residents with immigration paperwork to help them on a path to success • The Police Athletics League (PAL), the PAL Boxing Team’s and Salt Lake Institute of Culinary Education will be sharing donations of Thanksgiving meals and daily necessities to those in need • Employees, local businesses and residents generously support the Sub for Santa and Angel Tree – 71 families and 378 individuals received holiday gifts and necessities last December It is an honor to serve this community, I wish to say thank you to our employees for their commitment to South Salt Lake. To our resident and business community thank you for staying engaged with your municipal government. In our 80 years together, we have built a truly incredible city.
Vote and make your voice heard. Vote Centers will be open on General Election Day, November 6 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Columbus Community Center 2531 S 500 E Salt Lake County Government Center 2001 S State
City News SSL City Council Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 7 p.m.
SSL City Planning Commission Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m.
Holiday Closures South Salt Lake City Offices will be closed for business: Monday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 22 Friday, Nov. 23 We wish you a safe holiday!
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Trash and Recycling will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 22 and on Christmas Day Dec. 25. Service will be delayed one day starting with the holiday. Be certain to have your cans out by 7:00 a.m.
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RockStar – Arturo Quintero Arturo has been with the fleet division for over 8 years. He is a veteran journeyman mechanic and has earned all available ASE certifications for Automotive Service Excellence. The Public Assets Team benefits from his technical skill set as a Journey Mechanic II. In the past few years he has taken on our parts management system. Arturo is always a welcome face to anyone in need and handles every job with professionalism and detail. Arturo, thank you for your dedication to SSL and keeping us On The Move. You are a Rock Star!
Important Changes to Recycling The recycling industry is facing some challenges. As you may have heard in the news, China has implemented dramatic changes to their import policies. In order to ensure the most material gets recycled, we must eliminate plastic bags and bagged recyclables. Grocery sacks and stretchy plastic jams the machinery at sorting facilities, toss your recyclables into the bin loose. Additionally, food waste causes paper and cardboard to rot and be unusable. Please rinse and dry food containers so it doesn’t spoil the whole batch. Lastly, curbside recycling cannot accept shredded paper. For questions contact Utilities at 801-438-6000 or recycle@acedisposal.com
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Boxed, Bundled and Bagged Curbside Cleanup The citywide cleanup program is available to all South Salt Lake residents who currently receive City garbage service. Curbside pickup will be provided for approved items that are boxed, bundled or bagged. The intent of this program is to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers and lakes and will keep our city clean. When utilizing curbside collection, residents are reminded that hazardous materials such as oil, batteries, paint, tires and other pollutants will not be collected. Ace Recycling and Disposal, the city’s garbage and recycling contractor, will be collecting bulky waste items during the first two weeks of November. Properly prepared items must be placed on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. The pickup schedule will be delivered to your home in advance.
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South Salt Lake residents can participate in an annual leaf bag collection program. Each fall season, five leaf bags are supplied to residents at no cost. Bags can be picked up at the Public Works building located at 195 W Oakland Ave beginning in October. Residents must show a valid ID with a South Salt Lake address in order to obtain city provided leaf bags. The leaf bags will be picked up curbside through the end of November..
Full agendas, minutes, handouts and video recorded meetings available at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meeting Date Agenda Item Subject Action 10/10/18 Reconsideration of Ordinance Reconsideration of vetoed Ordinance 2018-13 – Override of veto failed 2018-13 Council staffing Ordinance 10/10/18 Resolution expressing Support of Council showing support of Nonbinding Question #1 – Approved Nonbinding Opinion Question # 1 Providing additional funding for Public Education and Local Roads 10/10/18 Ordinance rezoning property in Rezoning properties located at 3677 S. 1030 W. and Moved to Unfinished Riverfront area 3676 S. 900 W. in Riverfront from R-1 to R-RM2 Business for October 24th 10/10/18 Resolution Adopting Parental Resolution Adopting Parental Leave Policy for City Moved to Unfinished Leave Policy Employees Business for a future meeting 10/24/18 Ordinance rezoning property in Rezoning properties located at 3677 S. 1030 W. and Moved to Unfinished Riverfront area 3676 S. 900 W. in Riverfront from R-1 to R-RM2 Business for a future meeting 10/24/18 Resolution Granting permission Resolution granting permission for the Police Approved for the Police Department to Department to appropriate Bikes, Guns and Appropriate Certain Property Ammunition, Money and Other Property in its possession for Public Interest Use 10/24/18 An Ordinance Amending Section Ordinance Amending City Council Powers and Duties Moved to Unfinished 2.08.060 and Enacting Section and Enacting City Council Administrative Support Staff Business for November 7th 2.08.060 10/24/18 Public Hearing regarding Adjusting Adjusting the Mutual Boundary between Salt Lake City Approved Mutual Boundary Between Salt and South Salt Lake located at 2508 S. 500 E. Lake City an South Salt Lake
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Public Safety Package Thefts Increase during Holidays As the holiday season approaches, the South Salt Lake Police Department (SSLPD) will remain vigilant for package thefts and offer advice to avoid becoming a victim of the crime. The police department has been taking a number of steps to prevent package thefts year round and will continue to do so during the holiday season. Uniformed and plain clothes officers have been conducting package theft stings throughout the City and we plan to increase our efforts this season. It is no surprise that thieves typically see UPS or FedEx trucks delivering packages as opportunities and will target package deliveries by following the trucks. Many delivery services provide training to their employees on how to spot suspicious vehicles and ‘package pirates’, but this isn’t always enough to protect you from being a victim. The South Salt Lake Police Department offers
Thanksgiving Fire Safety Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safe from fire.
these tips to help you avoid being a victim to package thefts: • Request a drop-off time when you will be home, use a tracking number and request that your package delivery require a recipient signature • If you have a home security system, prominently display your home security system
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• Utilize email or text notifications regarding the status of your delivery. Consider purchasing a locking parcel delivery box that can be secured • Consider in-store delivery or have packages delivered to a reputable package pickup business location
There will be a Business Watch meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. at Crus Oil 2260 S. West Temple.
• If permissible, have your packages delivered to your workplace Additionally, if your packages do not arrive as scheduled, contact the sender as soon as possible to determine if there is a delay in the delivery. The SSLPD is also asking for your help. Please contact us at 801-840-4000 to report any incidents of theft or other suspicious behavior.
Neighborhood Watch will be a joint meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. This will be held at the South Salt Lake Police Department 2835 South Main St. The Salt Lake Area Gang Project will be presenting, join us for an informative session.
SAFETY TIPS
• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop • Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check it frequently • Keep children 3 feet away from the stove • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids • Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys or bags • Keep knives out of the reach of children • Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children • Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle • Make sure your smoke alarms are working
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Coffee with a Cop is part of a national initiative to create a place for community members and police officers to come together. The SSL Chamber supports the program to help businesses increase their involvement in the community’s safety. The event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 9-10 a.m. . This month will be at Bjorn’s Brew 2165 S State on Wednesday, Nov. 7.
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South Salt Lake CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE Penney Ave
Work on Penney Avenue is substantially complete. There are a few minor items the contractor will be completing over the next few weeks.
Parleys Trail - Main to West Temple
A one-block segment of Parley’s Trail will be built in the S-Line streetcar corridor, in the style similar to the sections east of State Street. It will include a 12’ wide concrete trail, lighting and smooth transitions to street crossings at Main Street and West Temple. This is funded with a federal TIGER grant to improve first-last mile connections to transit, plus additional funding from Salt Lake County’s Active Transportation program.
Lions Park
The west section of the park has a new irrigation system to replace the outdated system and adjust to the new playground. Concrete paths are also being added for better accessibility to the pavilion and playground.
Streetcar Double Track
The S-Line Streetcar corridor is getting a second track parallel to the first between 300 East and 500 East. This increases train frequency, reducing the time between trains from 20 minutes to 15 minutes. This is expecting to attract 870 new daily passengers. Construction is expected to be complete in January 2019. More information can be found at www.rideuta.com.
Sunset Avenue Pavement Reconstruction
Work is currently underway. New curb and gutter has been placed and the contractor will be paving in the next few weeks. The project will be completed this fall.
2700 South and Main Street Bike Lanes
Roadway improvements and bike lane striping will be completed in the 2018 Construction season. 2700 will change between 300 West and 500 East to two lanes plus a center turn lane and bike lanes. Main Street will be upgraded between 3300 to 3900 South and include striping for bike lanes.
Community Happenings SNOW REMOVAL Please remember when removing snow or ice from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, snow cannot be placed in the roadway, sidewalk or gutter. We appreciate you help keeping our sidewalks and roadways clear and safer for all.
South Salt Lake Chess Tournament Columbus Center 2531 South 400 East Nov. 3, 2018 8:00 a.m. For registration contact: Myrna 801.483.6076 or mclark@sslc.com
Pickleball
Central Park Community Center 2797 S 200 E Nov. 5 – March 15 Mon, Wed & Fri 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday Evenings 7 – 9 p.m. 18 & Older Equipment for Checkout For registration contact: Dustin 801.412.3209 or dpermann@sslc.com
Adult Open Play Basketball
Columbus Community Center 2531 S 400 E 18 years and older Nov. 6 – March 14 Tues & Thurs nights 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $20 Season Pass or $1 Night Pass For more information please call 801-412-3217
Community Happenings 2018 Community Connection – by the Numbers Volunteers – 575 Volunteer Hours – 1710.5 Volunteer Value – $41,293.29 SSL Homes Improved – 13 Thank you to our partners, businesses, residents and employees for keeping SSL clean, safe and beautiful!
The South Salt Lake Police Department currently holds various unclaimed properties in their evidence room. Items include: bicycles, stereo equipment, computer equipment, CDs/ tapes, tools, and other miscellaneous items. If you believe they currently have property belonging to you, please contact them in person at 2835 South Main Street or at 801-4123665. Ownership must be proven in the form of receipts and/or detailed description. Unclaimed property will be auctioned or destroyed nine days from the date of this notice.
Promise South Salt Lake Angel Tree
STEM Center in New Space
The holidays are just around the corner and the Youth City Council is once again hosting the City’s Angel Tree. As always, we are hoping to make the holiday season a special time for South Salt Lake youth and families. If you would like to make a donation of any amount, please make checks payable to City of South Salt Lake, and mail to: Angel Tree, 220 East Morris Ave Ste. 200, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Even a small amount can make a difference. We ask that all monetary donations reach us by Dec. 10. You can also visit our Angel Tree on the second floor of City Hall in late November and early December and take an ornament with the need of a local child. We ask that gifts be dropped off by Dec. 14 to the Promise South Salt Lake Office on the 3rd floor of City Hall. Thank you for your support in making the holidays extra special for our youth and families! Questions? Contact Edward Lopez: elopez@sslc.com or 801-455-1729
Meadowbrook STEM Center has relocated on the Salt Lake Community College (SSLC) Meadowbrook Campus to Building C, rooms 101 and 103. This building is now dedicated to afterschool programing. The Promise SSL teen and elementary program will occupy this space for the 2018/19 school year. The STEM Center relocated to the Utah Refugee Education and Training Center (URETC) a little over two years ago. These new dedicated rooms provide the ability to store and leave supplies and to decorate and display works on the walls. The youth have settled into their new environment and enjoy having learning materials posted and seeing their creations on display. These rooms offer excellent access to restrooms and parking, providing convenient access for drop off and pickup of youth. This space is conducive to learning an enables us to run quality programming. Promise South Salt Lake appreciates our partners at Department of Workforce Services and SLCC who make this facility possible. Information on the URETC and programming can be found at: jobs.utah.gov/refugee/center/ The Promise programing at the STEM Center runs from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 2-5 p.m. on Friday. Programs are free of charge for any youth in SSL K-12. Contact Joseph Genda, Promise Center Coordinator, 801-518-5502 or jgenda@sslc.com to enroll.
Promise All-Stars Shine at Break-Thru Tournament Break-Thru Sports has done amazing things in South Salt Lake! BreakThru worked with Promise South Salt Lake and the City’s Recreation Department to put on the Annual Fall Soccer Tournament, which this year included “All-Star” games. Nearly 250 youth attended the soccer event, where they participated in soccer drills and activities, met fellow soccer enthusiasts, and had a blast while learning new skills! Attendees were from all over the valley, and the All-Star teams was made up of players from Promise’s collaborative summer soccer league in addition to BreakThru teams from the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, Bud Bailey Apartments, Glendale Community Learning Center, and more. Promise’s All-Star elementary-age team, which included players from Lincoln Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Elementary, the Central Park Community Center, and the Hser Ner Moo Community and Welcome Center, came away with a 4-0 victory. Special shout out to our amazing volunteer coaches, Gabriel Diaz and Aaron Bono, who gave their time and energy to helping the kids prepare for the big game. South Salt Lake appreciates all the partners and volunteers who came together to run this event, especially the local National Charity League chapter which provided many adult and youth volunteers, Traeger Grills and another local vendor who offered delicious hot dogs and some Somali cultural cuisine for the hardworking players.
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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Behind school walls: Schools, districts address students’ concerns, needs and safety Schools and school districts provide more services than buses, textbooks By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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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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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 Amendment 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, spokeswom-
an 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 approved 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 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 40hour 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
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Students at Silver Mesa Elementary participate in anti-bullying classes in 2016. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
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
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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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T0he Cottonwood volleyball team went 4-1 in preseason, but started region 1-7. (Photo/Paige Allred)
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fter a preseason in which the Cottonwood Colts volleyball team literally won every game they played, going 4-1, much was expected of a squad that played a few games into last year’s state tournament. Despite a difficult 1-7 start in a tough region, however, the mindset this young team has chosen to have during such a rough stretch has even surprised their head coach, Elizabeth Allred. “They have been working very hard in practice and have strove to push themselves to the next level in order to be competitive in this region,” said Allred. If you aren’t familiar with the region in which Cottonwood competes, it’s a Murderer’s Row of top volleyball programs. You have Alta. Brighton. Corner Canyon—basically the ABC’s of really good, competitive Class 5A teams consistently competing for championships. And then, there’s Jordan and Timpview, both of whom are not slouches, either. The Colts opened their 2018 region slate at Corner Canyon Sept. 13, falling in three straight sets to the Chargers. They next took on Jordan at home on Sept. 18, again dropping the match by a final score of three sets to one. Cottonwood took its show back on the road on Sept. 20, traveling to Brighton for their third region contest. The Colts were in this contest as well, succumbing only after a dogfight in which the home standing Bengals won the first set 25-11. Like the Jordan match though, Cottonwood flexed its muscles as the match went on against Brighton, winning the second set 26-24. But the Colts dropped the third set 26-24—which seemed to deflate Cottonwood’s confidence a bit in the fourth set as Brighton closed out the match with a 25-14 victory. As the season has gone on, according to Allred, these young Colts are beginning to find their way despite losing some difficult games. “One thing we are trying to work on improving is our defensive game,” added Allred. “We have been working on blocking and digging recently in practice in order to up our
game.” Like any young team, Cottonwood has suffered through some ups and downs. After showing so much promise in the Jordan and Brighton matches, the Colts dropped consecutive straight-set losses to Timpview, Alta and Corner Canyon to close out September and move into October play. On October 11, the Colts traveled to Jordan looking for redemption. They got it from a squad that was reeling from six consecutive losses to kick off region play, but that had absorbed the lessons from previous games to put together their most impressive win on the year. Cottonwood won the first set over Jordan 25-21 before dropping sets two and three, 25-13 and 25-20. But the Colts rebounded with 25-22 and 15-10 victories in sets four and five to win the match and collect their first region win in 2018. “We are currently tied for last place in our region with [Jordan High School],” said Allred, referring to the one team in region that the Colts (now 1-7 in region after a straight set loss to Brighton Oct. 16) have defeated. The loss to Brighton on Oct. 16 all but ensures that the Colts will be staying home this year—although there is still a mathematical possibility that if they were to win their final two region matches they would qualify for a play-in game for a chance to return to the Class 5A state tournament. Cottonwood has been led all year by sophomore middle blocker Gladyz Faka’oisula, who has 33 kills on the year. In addition to the sophomore sensation, Allred said she has been impressed by junior setter Sia Faingaa. “Both are my captains and have stepped up to the plate and took on these leadership roles with vigor and strength,” added Allred. With the two captains slated to return next year, the future looks bright for a Cottonwood side that has shown some promise as the season has gone on. The Colts graduate just two starters—one of which leads the team in kills, seniors Lily Velovaa and the other being Gracyn Ontiveros. 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
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available to all the citizens of Utah, and 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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Voting like it’s Black Friday
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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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hanksgiving is a day of stress, even in the best of times, but Thanksgiving 2018 could take the cake. . . er . . pie. Dinner conversations have become landmines. Relationships are as strained as my jeans after five helpings of mashed potatoes. Families haven’t been this divided since the great Toilet Paper Orientation debate of 1954. Here are just a few topics that could escalate your meal from a civil discussion to Grandpa throwing cranberry sauce into the ceiling fan: The national anthem--Kneeling v. standing; The Presidency--Trump v. a sane person; Women’s rights v. Rich White Men; Nazis v. Not Nazis; and the most contentious subject, Marvel v. DC. Things are ugly, folks. People are tense. There are marches and demonstrations covering every perceivable issue. Even asking someone their view on mayonnaise could spark a worldwide protest. So, what can we possibly talk about around the Thanksgiving table so we can still get presents on Christmas? I gathered a group of unsuspecting family members to practice possible discussion topics. It didn’t go well. Me to Grandson: Tell me about
Fortnite. Great Uncle Jack: What’s Fortnite? Grandson: It’s an awesome video game! Great Uncle Jack: That’s stupid, you namby-pamby! Do you know what my video game was? World War II! So, I tried again. Me: Elon Musk plans to take humans to the moon in 2023. Second Cousin: The moon landing never happened. It’s a conspiracy to keep us docile. Me: I don’t think it’s working. Another effort. Me: How about those sports? Hubbie: Agents have ruined professional sports! Back in the day, athletes played the damn game. Now, it’s, “Oh, I need an extra $20 million before I can throw a pitch.” Okay then. Next. Me: What fun things should we do for Christmas? Brother-in-law: We should stop pandering to the commercialism of a pagan holiday that has no foundation of truth. Might as well celebrate rocks. I tried a different tactic. Me: A delicious roast turkey sure sounds good. Daughter: Do you know how
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