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LEARNING IN A COVID-19 WORLD By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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t the Massey home on the east side of South Salt Lake, everyone is adapting to what mom Codie calls, “the new normal.” “At first, it was we are at home. We take care of our responsibilities of daily living at home and then we play. We have a good time. It was difficult to find what I say is the new normal,” Massey said. A new normal Their new normal is to get up, have breakfast, prepare for school, and at 9 a.m. school starts. They work on school items between then and 3:45 p.m. with a short day on Friday (just like it was). In fact, Massey follows the same procedure used in her child’s class. If you get your weekly work done, there is free time on Friday. If not, you work some more on Friday. Massey also scheduled in time for recess during the day. Massey has two children — a first-grader and a preschooler. “It is hard to play the dual role of mom and teacher. You are always the mom, but not always the teacher. Setting the boundaries that now it is school time and I am the teacher. That fact was a big adjustment for kids, including my own,” Massey said. She learned classroom management skills. When her preschooler son is online, she works with her first-grade daughter. When the daughter is doing her reading online, she goes through her son’s flash cards. While they have found a new normal, Massey is concerned about what her children are not getting because of the lack of social interaction. “It definitely is a struggle because you are not with other kids. You are not practicing your life skills of waiting in line, taking turns, or trying to be a good friend and play with other people at recess, or find the kids that need a friend. You can’t do that with social distancing,” Massey said. To teach some life skills and provide some social interaction, Massey has her children write letters to their friends. They learn how to address the envelope, put a stamp on it and put in the mail. Homeschooling When we think of the new normal, we think that only public and private schools are affected. Not so, according to Emily Clawson, principal mentor for scholar-age kids for the Shining Light Commonwealth. “We have a Shakespearean play on definite hold. Our kids are doing their classes via Zoom. It has been a challenge. Because the whole point of being part of this [commonwealth] is to allow them to have great interaction with
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other families and other kids of good character. To have Speaking about public/private/home students, Clawson great mentors to teach them.” made the point that this new normal is hardest on kids. The Shining Light Commonwealth is a nonprofit con“They are having to learn a whole new skill set that [we] sisting of about 30 families with 60 to 120 students partici- haven’t used before…. Their whole world is being turned pating. It is used to supplement the homeschooling. upside down.” l
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Remote kindergarten has its challenges say teachers By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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n an article published in the City Journals last September, Rachael Williams, a 9-year kindergarten teacher from Woodrow Wilson Elementary, spoke about how she prepared for the coming year. “I sit in my classroom alone and visualize the upcoming good year,” Williams said. She never visualized this type of school year. With schools temporarily closed because of COVID-19 restrictions, kindergarten teachers are looking at new ways to teach and reach their students. “We are doing a combination of paper packets and online learning. With the paper packets we gather materials that parents can use to teach their student the new material for the end of the year. Meaning they do not get any explicit instructions from the teacher. Online teaching, they do get explicit instruction. We are uploading videos, narrated PowerPoint presentations and videos of us teaching various content plus activities for them to do,” Williams said.
Williams explained that she posts videos of herself using the same humor and silly language she used in the classroom to stay connected. She often calls and texts the family but many times she doesn’t speak to the student. One concern for many teachers is online availability. Woodrow Wilson provided one Chromebook for each family that is used by every student in the family. “Staying connected is difficult, and I miss my kids so much,” Jennie Christensen, a second-year kindergarten teacher at another school, said. “I try to do a Zoom meeting each day, and I have had a couple of students who have had birthdays during this time. We have tried to celebrate on Zoom, but it doesn’t always work because not all students can get on, so I have sent a birthday card to them. When we send home our packets, we try to put a little gift in the packet. Other than that, there isn’t a lot of other communication with students.”
Christensen voiced her biggest concern. “I worry that they are not getting any help at all. Kindergarteners need a lot of repetition to learn things and those that need it the most I am afraid are not getting it. I worry some of them are going to slip back. Instead of two and a half months of summer slide I am afraid it is going to be more like a four-month summer slide.” But then Christensen added, “But teachers are awesome, and we will work very hard next year to get them back.” Williams voiced a similar concern. “This is a difficult time for all of us. As teachers, we understand and appreciate the amount of work that is now on parents’ shoulders who are working and trying to make ends meet. We understand if you cannot get through the work and understand if you might not know how to teach it. We are here to help so reach out to us. We also love and miss your student so when we check in, we really care.” l
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How city staff is managing COVID-19 effects By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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OVID-19 continues to make national and state news, but how is it affecting people and businesss on the local level in South Salt Lake? Here’s a rundown: • Current outlook: In a City Council work meeting on April 22, Kyle Kershaw, finance director, said, “We will be in pretty good shape.” He projects that budget will be even or maybe a little in the black. This is due a 10-11% increase in sales tax most of the year and a significant increase in building permits along with actions by the mayor. • Mayor’s statement: Around April 14, Mayor Cherie Wood released the following statement: “Our City, along with all municipalities, is experiencing unprecedented times with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our finances and local economy are no exception. As we move into our FY21 Budget discussions, I find it prudent to provide this update to the City Council and the community at-large. We knew 3 weeks ago we were headed down this path. At that time, I directed departments to: • Halt all non-critical expenditures • Cease all Capital Projects not under contract, we are analyzing where they can be delayed and evaluating need • Pause all non-essential hiring” • Relief money: Kershaw also mentioned the city has applied for a $92,000 Department of Justice grant and is expecting some funds from $1.25 billion given to the state from the federal government; $562,000 is earmarked for local municipalities. In addition to new funds, the city will dip into the fund balance to make up the shortfall. The fund balance is the city’s savings account. • Direct costs: Kershaw estimated the city will spend about $350,000 between now and the end of the year in direct costs related to COVID-19. For example, buying masks and gloves for firefighters and police officers.
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• FY 2021 Budget: The city is preparing a proposed FY2021 budget that needs to be presented to the City Council, according to state law, at their first meeting in May. Kershaw explained that changing conditions is making it difficult to have firm numbers. He pointed out there is a two-month lag in sales tax revenue so the real effect of the MarchApril and beyond closures will be seen during budget discussions and further into FY2021. “The budget will be bare born,” Wood said. • Interim program: Promise SSL has adapted their programs to provide an interim program providing a safe place for children. The programs run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are following all guidelines, including taking temperatures each day. • Family engagement: To help their students, Promise SSL staff has invested in
distant learning, including creating their own content. They are also reaching out to families via social media and direct phone calls to make sure the families have what they need. Currently, they are only working with families of children involved with Promise SSL before the pandemic. • Staffing: All employees who can work from home are doing so. Those who must come into city hall are staggered so there are not more than 10 employees at a time. Both the fire department and police department are fully staffed and have not reported any COVID-19 cases. • Emergency declaration: The City Council approved on a 7-0 vote to extend the mayor’s emergency declaration. This allows certain actions to move faster. • Civil penalty: The City Council approved an ordinance allowing civil enforce-
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HRC officers are busy throughout the city By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
South Salt Lake Police Officer Chad Leetham checks through an abandoned bag along the Jordan River Trail. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)
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s part of the agreement to build the men’s Homeless Resource Center (HRC) in South Salt Lake was the addition of 12 police officers focused on homelessness issues. Officer Chad Leetham is one of those HRC officers. While new to this assignment, Leetham joined the SSLPD in 2005 as a patrol officer. Before his current assignment, he was a detective and a resource officer at Granite Park Junior High School. “It is important to build a rapport with the HRC residents and the community at large,” Leetham said. His experience as a resource officer pays off as an HRC officer. As he walked through the HRC, he would stop and talk with residents about their life. “Putting someone in jail is the last action,” Leetham said.
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legally. When the HRC department was started in 2018, they identified five high-service users and focused on these individuals. Leetham was happy to report that three of them are now in housing and two are elsewhere.
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Because the HRC department responds to any transient-related issue in the City, Leetham thinks they are the busiest department. On our ride, we checked city parks. At Harmony Park, Leetham found one of the former high-service users. She was enjoying the sun and when she saw Leetham, she quickly gave him a hug. They talked about where she was staying and her upcoming move out of state. Before leaving, she gave him an angel necklace to keep him safe. “She is one of our success stories,” Leetham commented. While on the east side of the city, Leetham got a call to return to the HRC to help with a medical issue. Once we arrived the issue was resolved. We then got a call taking us to 2100 South and State Street. An individual was refusing to leave a 7-Eleven store. Leetham’s friendly, caring approach quickly defused the situation. Both parties felt respected. “I don’t think since the HRC opened there has been increase in crime. Just an increase in services,” Leetham said.
Starting in 2018, working with other city departments, HRC officers started to move back the foliage off the trail. Their goal is to have a clear view from the trail to the river. It is coming along, but there still needs more work. A clear view will prevent individuals from setting up a camp in the undergrowth. On the day of this reporter’s ride along taken before COVID-19 social distancing, we found an athletic bag on the trail. The three HRC residents standing nearby said they didn’t know whose it was. Leetham carefully looked through for a name but Final call Even though Leetham focuses on the found none. He strapped it to the back of his Police Explorer. However, before we could HRC, he is also available for other calls. His return to the HRC, he had to respond to a call. final call was a dead body under the I-15 High-service users “spaghetti bowl,” which brought a large poThe call concerned an individual who lice presence between SSLPD and UTA. was camping behind an abandoned house It turned out that it was a transient call on 1000 West. Leetham told me this was the because the dead individual was homeless. third call about him today. He was becoming He had no identification, but because of a high-service user. Leetham’s previous experience, he was able The man is a resident of the HRC but to use the deceased’s unique tattoo for idenreports that he can’t sleep there. So, he keeps tification, thus changing a John Doe to a perfinding places around the center to sleep il- son with a name and history. l
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Finding the right fit to educate a child By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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truism in today’s world is that one size does not fit all. We don’t all drive the same car. We don’t all live in houses. We all don’t have the same job. Learning is the same way. One way does not fit all children. “Every child is unique, and all children learn differently. Some kids might succeed at the neighborhood public school, while other children might fit in better at a charter, magnet, online, private or home learning environment. That’s why school choice is so important,” The National School Choice Week website reads.
Choices
By providing school choice, parents and students can find the program and environment that works best for them. There are six types of schooling parents and students can choose from in Utah: Traditional public school: A common choice among Utah families. Traditional public schools are operated by school districts, open to all students and paid by taxpayers. The state has an unrestricted open enrollment for public schools. This means your child does not have to go to the neighborhood school. You can choose which public school they attend. However, you will need to provide your own transportation. An advantage of the policy is that you can visit several public schools and choose the one that works for your child.
With the ending of the school year, now is the time to think about school choice. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)
lic schools charge tuition and offer a unique learning environment. Typically, the classes are smaller. The school might have a specific religious tradition or provide a different curriculum than offered in a public school. Utah online learning: Online learning allows a flexible learning environment that may meet the needs of families. A child could use online learning to accelerate their learning or if they need a quieter environment for learning. As many parents can testify because of the current situation, online learning requires some level of personal motivation. All students, grades K-12, can enroll full- or parttime. Enrollment is free. Examples are: the Utah Online School, the Utah Connections Academy and the Utah Virtual Academy. All are open to Utah students. In addition, My Teach High partners with public school to offer a full-time personalized distance program for students ages 5-18.
Utah charter schools: Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that have extra freedom to be innovative with curriculum and learning methods. There are more than 100 charter schools in Utah. Each school has a charter that explains the school’s purpose and what specific community need it serves. For example, a French immersion program or curriculum based on certain values or support for certain athletic pursuits. For example, the Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts that is co-located at Highland High School or the American Preparatory Academy and The School for New Americans located in West Valley City. Utah homeschooling: This choice is Due to enrollment limits, some charter available to any student in Utah. It is the schools have a lottery process for acceptance. process of parents managing the education of their children at home. There are many Utah magnet schools: A magnet school resources online to help parents teach their is a free public school that has a narrow learn- children. There are also many variations ing track such as STEM (Science, Technolo- within this category. gy, Engineering, Math) or advance placement It might be a parent teaching their child (AP) studies. in their home. It might be where families join All teaching is influenced by the focus in a co-op or a commonwealth. It might be of the school. a hybrid where the student learns at home, For example, the Armstrong Academy but attends public/private school for certain focuses on STEM or gifted and talented pro- subjects. grams located in a variety of Granite School District schools. A parent’s viewpoint “I think all of these choices are great Utah private schools: These nonpub- choices,” said Emily Clawson, who has been
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Group therapy meetings go online, but meet new challenges By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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nother fallout from the COVID-19 social distancing is the cancellation of group therapy meetings like those held by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 12-step program. “A simple hug for some people makes the world of difference,” said Eric, a participant in a 12-step program for over a year. With social distancing, hugs are no longer part of the process. Even before the restrictions, AA and others have held virtual meetings to meet people’s schedules and comfort levels and, for many people, virtual groups just work better. But, just like students who have had to learn a different skill set for successful online learning, attendees of face to face group therapy programs are struggling to make the switch to something like a Zoom meeting. “Zoom meeting for me are hard. People talk over each other and there is really no respect or camaraderie,” Eric said. He continued, “I know of quite a bit of people who have relapsed and went back to drinking due to not having meetings. The closeness that is there with the meetings is hard to find over Zoom or the phone.”
As a result, Eric has chosen to go it alone. He finds it better to read his dailies (daily affirmations), “Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions” and “The Big Book” (both books published by the AA) and The Book of Mormon. He also studies his addiction and recovery program and listens to the “Sober Cast” on Spotify. However, anyone who has fought an addiction knows going it alone is a risky journey. “I am most concerned about the new guys,” Jim, a proud holder of a 27-year sobriety chip, said, “They are trying to break a routine and the routine they were developing is being changed again.” One way the meetings are changing is concern over confidentiality. One of the foundation points of group therapy meetings is that the meeting is a safe place. What is said in the meeting, stays in the meeting. When a meeting goes online, how safe is that meeting? Not only is there a possibility of being hacked, but a father, for example, might not be as open about a pornography addiction when there is a fear that his child might hear. l
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Home safety starts in the yard with design principles By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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t seems that there are so many restrictions because of COVID-19. However, one action still available is yardwork. To be more specific, landscaping.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) are principles that are intended to reduce crime by creating a “physical environment that positively influences human behavior” according to the National Crime Prevention Council. “Crime impacts the way most of us live our lives, whether in ways real or perceived. It can be managed but also can bleed the social, economic, and physical life out of neighborhoods. Criminal activities are ever-changing and require responses that minimize the opportunities for their occurrence. Using proven CPTED strategies can help reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and improve the overall quality of life,” said Sgt. Bill Hogan of the Community Resource Division. CPTED design principles center around five overlapping strategies: Natural surveillance: This strategy is about line of sight. The idea is that you can see
intruders and offenders from your residence, or they are easily seen from those passing by. For example, think how low-hanging tree branches block the view of your front door from the street. Territorial reinforcement: This strategy is to extend the sphere of influence of your residence. The key is to make things look like someone is in control of the property. For example, a fence indicating your property line. Natural access control: This strategy is about controlling access to your property. You want to deny access to offenders or give them the perception that there is a risk. For example, a security company’s lawn sign. Maintenance: This strategy is about ownership. You want to show that the property is yours by taking care of it. For example, pull the weeds, water and mow the grass and trim hedges. Target hardening: This strategy is about increasing security by adding locks, security alarms, types of windows, and other methods to prevent crime. For example, using an alarm company or having motion sensor lights around your residence.
The South Salt Lake Community Development Department has required CPTED planning for commercial and public projects for some time. Fitts Park is a great example. From the 500 East parking lot, you can almost see the entire park. At night, lights remain on pavilions and other key areas.
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The graphic used to illustrate this article was supplied by SSLPD. It gives homeowners ideas how to incorporate CPTED into their landscaping. Besides providing information, the Community Resource Division will come out to your home (post COVID-19 restrictions) and provide you with an assessment. Currently, they are answering emails, using the phone, and meeting with people online. “Those of us in more of a crime prevention role are working a lot by email, phone, Zoom, etc. But, as soon as we begin getting back to normal, we are happy to take those requests,” Hogan said. Call 801-412-3600 to set up an appointment or for more information. l
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Sugar House Distillery produces hand sanitizer for the needy By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com etting hand sanitizer into the hands of those who need it most is the mission of one Utah business. Sugar House Distillery switched from producing alcoholic spirits to hand sanitizer. “It’s been really eye-opening,” said James Fowler, owner of the distillery. “I’ve had three major trucking companies’ CEOs calling me saying they can’t find sanitizer for their drivers. If truck drivers get ill then it affects our whole food supply. So there’s been
a sense of urgency.” Fowler was also concerned when he heard hospitals, first responders, and retirement and nursing homes were having difficulty getting enough hand sanitizer. So, he has been arranging for bottles of the sanitizer to get to those most in need. “It’s just the right thing to do for the community. We have a resource that we can help people,” he said. To transition to the new venture, Sugar House Distillery faced a few new twists to get approved. Fowler explained since it involves alcohol, certain federal agencies have to sign off on it. “Once the FDA and the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) figured out what worked and what did not work, it happened pretty quickly to get approved. The state was also very cooperative,” he said. The distillery must follow a particular FDA recipe, which includes base Sugar House Distillery owner James Fowler drops off hand sanitizer that his busi- alcohol, glycerin and ness produced to a local fire department. (Photo courtesy Sugar House Distillery) hydrogen peroxide.
Fowler’s business is unique in that they make their product from scratch, and most distilleries in the state are more like bottling plants where they buy the product from someplace else. The biggest challenge has been finding enough containers to put the new sanitizer in and finding lids that fit. If someone needs a bottle of sanitizer, they can get one at the distillery at 2212 S.
West Temple. Limit one free 4 oz. bottle per person. Refills are available for purchase, too. Fowler asked people to consider helping those out of work by donating at beonesmallmiracle.org. This nonprofit works with the people of Salt Lake City who have been laid off from bars and restaurants. Inquires can be sent to info@sugarhousedistillery.net. l
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May 2020 Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.com
South Salt Lake City Council Members LeAnne Huff, District 1 801-440-8510 lhuff@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 Natalie Pinkney, At-Large 385-775-4980 npinkney@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 Admin 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
Working Together. Making a Difference. The last six weeks have been hard – hard on families, hard on businesses, hard on our healthcare providers and first responders. It is difficult to feel anchored and keep moving forward in the midst of such uncertainty. Knowing that we are all in this together has been a source of strength for me. We have faced challenges and crises before and our community has persevered, adapted and come out stronger. Since the Governor issued a statewide directive and the Salt Lake County Health Department issued the “Stay Safe, Mayor Cherie Wood Stay Home” order in late March our daily lives have changed significantly. One thing that has not changed is my commitment to residents and businesses. Our entire community’s well-being is my top priority. Thankfully, we have built up our experience and partnerships around health in the last decade. We have a good grasp on our community health challenges and were reasonably prepared for this newest one. The Promise South Salt Lake Health Council has been a strong force for improving community health since it formed nearly ten years ago. This group of city employees and key partners, including Salt Lake County Health, Maliheh Clinic and many others, have made a difference in several key areas: • Helping enroll individuals in healthcare programs, including Medicare/Medicaid, CHIP, and new options from the Affordable Care Act and helping them access low-cost clinics • Tackling the issue of mental health, including suicide prevention, mental health first aid, and destigmatizing this subject • Advocating for physical health by supporting new parks and trails, bike programs, and new recreation options • Making the link between safety and health by working closely with our Safety Coalition to find ways to reduce preventable injuries and fatalities What does this have to do with our current health crisis? It means that our city staff are thinking about health every day and applying their skills to the current challenge. We are reminding families, neighbors and businesses to make their health a priority and are connecting them to resources. Even though some of our regular support programs are temporarily remote or on hold, we are finding new ways to support and help everyone find the resources they need to get through this hard time. The health of our residents, our first responders and our businesses are all key to maintaining the strength of our City. Our community has done well with following social distancing guidelines and I thank you. Please continue following the health directives and orders so we can reduce infection rates and maintain a healthy community. A final reminder, if you need support, we are here to help. The city’s website: sslc.com has a Coronavirus Resources section and contacts for city staff who can assist. I also recommend visiting coronavirus.utah.gov, which can point you to how to stay safe and info on testing and treatment.
CITY NEWSLETTER DURING THE MONTH OF MAY IF LEAVING YOUR HOME CONTINUE TO: WEAR A MASK
STAY 6 FEET APART
COVID-19 Resources
Testing and Treatment: Call 1-800- 456-7707 or visit coronavirus.utah.gov SENIOR PROGRAMS – Sign up for meal delivery or pickup 385-468-3340. YOUTH PROGRAMS: • Grab and Go Meals: Available Monday-Friday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Columbus Center, 2531 S 500 E • Promise Interim Program: Limited space in interim programs while schools are online. Contact Bonnie Owens at 801-641-0820 or bowens@sslc.com United Way of Utah’s 2-1-1 This free, confidential service is open to everyone and connects to resources for housing, food, tax and utility assistance, mental health and transportation. Dial 2-1-1, visit 211utah.org or download the 211Utah app. An Emotional Health Relief Hotline has been setup for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. A free service, by Intermountain Healthcare call 833-442-2211. Our area businesses are the backbone of our economy, but many have had to temporarily change the way they operate. We have complied a list of resources, see page 4 of this section.
City News SSL City Council Meetings The Council has been holding Zoom Online Meetings, visit sslc.com for info. 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 7 p.m
SSL City Planning Commission Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m.
NOTICE: All meetings are subject to cancellation. Check sslc.com for updates.
Boxed , Bundled & Bagged Pickup Citywide bulky waste cleanup is a convenient way for residents to keep their homes and yards clean and tidy. Curbside pickup will be provided for approved items that are boxed, bundled or bagged. This pickup will take place the first two full weeks of May. A Notice will be sent to you with your pickup date. Properly prepared items must be placed on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. All items must be cut or broken down to a five-foot length or smaller and must not weigh more than 75 pounds. Do not park a car in front of you pile. Please do not obstruct the sidewalk, gutter, water meter, storm drain inlets or traffic with you items. ACCEPTABLE items include yard waste, certain appliances, furniture, carpet and mattresses. PROHIBITED items include oil, batteries, paint, tires, construction or demolition debris, car parts, grass clippings, everyday household garbage and hazardous materials – including Freon found in some old refrigerators and cooling appliances. Public Works can assist with any questions 801-483-6045. If you suspect illegal dumping please call SSL PD at 801-840-4000
City Council Corner – Mental Health Awareness By LeAnne Huff City Council District 1 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there is no better time to talk about mental health than during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 crisis, coupled with the earthquakes we have been experiencing. We have “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directives for social distancing measures to decrease the spread of the Coronavirus. This, in addition to not knowing how this overall crisis is going to affect us, has created feelings of fear and anxiety on a collective level. Disasters such as COVID-19 have an impact on everyone emotionally and psychologically, including the tremendous strain that it puts on families. It is important to remember that everyone reacts differently to stressful situations depending on one’s background, experiences, and support systems. Individuals who may react more strongly include older people with chronic health issues who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, children and teens, essential employees who are on the frontlines, and people with disabilities, mental health conditions or those who struggle with substance misuse. The good news is that there are things you can do to manage your stress and mental health. The foundation of mental wellness includes getting restful sleep, eating healthy, and making time for regular exercise. While these are traditional habits to manage stress, they are not always possible. Here are some daily tips to manage emotions and improve your mental health:
• Label your emotion in the moment: Sad, Anxious, Angry, Helpless, etc. This puts space between you and the emotion. • Schedule a daily 5 minute worry session (schedule it daily, fully indulge, and then let it go). You can share it with someone you feel safe with or just vent on your own. • Create a daily gratitude list. Think of at least two things you are grateful for and consider sharing it with someone. • Spend time in nature, go for a walk, get some fresh air, move! • Try to manage negative thinking by reframing your negative thoughts to something more positive. • Seek social support from family members and/or friends, and maintain social connections while practicing safe social distancing. • Be sure to take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media – overexposure can increase stress. Obtaining and sharing accurate information on COVID-19 is essential to reducing stress, worry and improving communication and connections individually and within the community. You can receive accurate information at Coronavirus.utah.gov. I encourage you to get outside and stay connected with your friends and family, while maintaining physical distance. The Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health within the Department of Human Services is offering a 60-day free trial of the MyStrength app, a personalized mental health wellness app. It is a great tool to help us all manage our mental health during these challenging times. For free access, use access code: udhsguest33. Stay safe and healthy!
South Salt Lake City Council Action Report Summary Full agendas, minutes, handouts and video recorded meetings available at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meeting Date Agenda Item 3/23/20 Resolution supporting the Mayor’s declaration of local emergency 4/8/20 Resolution authorizing extension of declaration of local emergency 4/8/20 An Ordinance to provide for civil enforcement of State and Local declaration of emergency
Subject A Resolution supporting the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local Emergency, appointing the Emergency Manager and Approving the Emergency Management Plan for the City of South Salt Lake A Resolution of the South Salt Lake City Council authorizing an Extension of the Mayor’s March 18, 2020 Declaration of Local Emergency
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An Ordinance of the City of South Salt Lake City Council repealing Chapter Approved 2.04.40 of the South Salt Lake City Code, creating Chapter 2.05 of the South Salt Lake City Code, and Amending Chapter 3.11.050 of the South Salt Lake City Code, to Provide for Civil Enforcement of State and Local Declarations of Emergency or Subsequent orders, directives, rules, or regulations related to the Emergency
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Sewer Rate Increase
South Salt Lake will be raising the sewer utility rate, effective July 1, 2020. This increase will impact all residents living north of Millcreek. The rate increase comes as a result of a $210 million upgrade project taking place at the Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility (CVWRF). These upgrades will keep CVWRF in compliance with federal EPA regulations aimed at lowering the phosphorus levels in recycled wastewater. Phosphorus is responsible for stimulating algae growth in surrounding waterways – in our case, the Jordan River – which can lead to shifts in the oxygen content of the water. Any significant shifts in oxygen levels can, in turn, cause major disruptions in the ecological balance of a waterway. The City has secured a Hardship Grant for $2 million, along with a 0%-interest loan for the remaining $9,248,000 needed to cover our portion of the cost of this project.
Sewer fees will increase by $2.00 per 1,000 gallons of winter water use. For the average household, this will come to an extra $8-$10 per month. This fee increase enables the City to make scheduled payments on the 0% interest loan, which will fulfill our portion of the CVWRF upgrades.
PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH: Flushable Wipes Despite their name, flushable wipes ARE NOT FLUSHABLE, nor are any other types of wipes. They do not break down in the sewer system. They can cause problems in your service line to the street, the main line and at the treatment plant. They are also a magnet for other waste and debris, creating buildup and blockages that can back your sewer up.
Public Safety Public Safety During a Pandemic Public Safety is paramount during any incident or emergency. We plan and train year round for events in our community. While none of us anticipated a pandemic, we knew an event of this magnitude was a possibility. We have quickly activated our incident action plan and are addressing each challenge and task as it arises. As one of our Unified Commanders, I coordinate with the Mayor and Fire Chief to ensure the needs of our community are met. In order to continue the efforts of flattening the curve of the COVID-19 virus, we must take proactive steps. Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or use >60% alcoholbased hand sanitizer. When going out for ESSENTIAL ONLY purposes, it is recommended to cover your nose and mouth with a mask, scarf or other protective measure. The public health concern of COVID-19 has adjusted our planning, response and support to our residents and businesses. While you are practicing “Stay-Safe, Stay-
Home,” South Salt Lake Officers are here to respond to calls for service to protect and serve our great community. As we respond to calls for service, we are taking the necessary precautions to provide the best possible engagement, while still following six-foot physical distancing. The community’s welfare along with our Police Chief officers’ health is the priority. Following Jack Carruth safe practices during this critical time will enhance the quality of services provided. At the time of publication, the public safety building lobby is closed to the public. If you need to pick up property or require records assistance call 801-412-3600. If you are legally required to register or need to make an appointment call 801-412-3600 option #2. Appointments are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or dispatch at 801-840-4000 for non-emergencies. This is a rapidly changing situation and we are committed to providing the best possible service. I am open to your feedback and encourage you to reach out if you have a concern or need. Be Safe and Stay Healthy!
SSL Emergency Operations – Keeping you Healthy and Safe The coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19, is a constant subject we are all inundated with. The effects of this virus have changed the way we live and interact with others. We’ve seen closures of schools, cancellation of events and social distancing is the new normal. How we adjust to this new normal is certainly up to each of us, but I strongly encourage you to abide by all directives and orders. The main issue with this new virus is that it’s poorly understood in regards to how it can be prevented, how persistent the microbes are and how long it will take to develop a thoroughly tested and effective vaccine. The seriousness of this illness is significant in terms of the mortality rate and our economy as a whole. How does a pandemic spread? Think of the wheat and chessboard story. The inventor of the game of chess was offered a reward by the king: grains of wheat. The inventor suggested that the king place one grain of wheat on the first square of the chessboard and then double that amount for each successive square. The king laughed at what he thought would be a paltry reward for such a satisfying game. However, when it was all said and done, the inventor owned the entire kingdom’s wheat for many years. Here’s how it works. With 64 squares on a chessboard, if the number of grain doubles on each successive square, the sum of grains on all 64 squares grows quickly: 1+2+4+8+… and so forth for the 64 squares. The total number of grains equals 18,446,744,073,709,551,615. That’s a whole lot of bread! Pandemics have a similar geometric progression potential. If someone exposes just two others to the illness and they contract it and subsequently expose others, you can see how quickly it spreads. Doing our part to maintain social distancing will help us interrupt that progression. So what can we do to reduce our exposure? For one, follow all Federal, State, and Local recommended health guidelines,
practice social distancing, wear a mask in public, wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching your face. Be assured, the City of South Salt Lake continues to provide essential functions even though our daily routines have been disrupted. We have continuity of operations plans for all departments during this declared emergency. City staff have activated our virtual Emergency Operations Center and have been continually developing Incident Action Plans (IAP) designed to:
Preparedness Tip #5: Plan for Pets Due to health regulations, most emergency shelters cannot house animals. Find out in advance how to care for your pets and working animals when disaster strikes. Pets could be taken to a veterinary office, family member’s home or animal shelter during an emergency. Also be sure to store extra food and water for pets. For more information, visit the Animal Safety section at www.redcross. org or visit the Humane Society at www.hsus.org.
Nominate a South Salt Lake Beautiful Yard
Fire Chief Terry Addison
• Minimize loss of life, injury, and property damage • Mitigate the duration, severity, or pervasiveness of disruptions that occur • Achieve the timely and orderly resumption of essential functions and the return to normal operations • Protect essential facilities, equipment, records, and assets • Meet South Salt Lake’s operational requirements and sustainment needs • Ensure the continuous performance of essential functions and operations • Provide an integrated and coordinated continuity framework for the City Taking these proactive steps will strengthen our community’s resilience and help us accommodate and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. We WILL get through this together!
Mayor Cherie Wood’s Beautiful Yard Award thanks SSL residents who have made exceptional efforts that positively impact their neighborhood. Beautiful yards make neighborhoods more attractive and vibrant. It’s easy to nominate, please take a moment to contact the Urban Livability Department at 801-464-6712 or vlelo@sslc.com to recognize a deserving yard. CONGRATULATIONS to the Wiley family! Thank you for your commitment to a Beautiful Yard!
Business & Development Columbus Senior Center At the time of printing: All in person activities at the County Senior Center have been suspended. Find updates on Facebook: Columbus Senior Center sslc.com or call 385-468-3340
Have you completed your Census survey?
The Census collects basic information on all people in the United States. Census data is used to determine where billions of dollars are invested. Each household submits 1 survey. Your survey should include everyone living with you on April 1st. You Matter! Be Counted! Represent SSL! Take your survey online today at:
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GETTING OUTSIDE Walking, Biking & Hiking In & Near SSL Parley’s Trail Millcreek Trail Fitts Park walking path Sugar House Park Hidden Hollow Memorial Grove Park and Trail Red Butte Canyon Trail Ensign Peak Hiking Trail Jordan River Parkway Trail State Capital walking path
Coronavirus Recovery Resources GENERAL OVERVIEW AND STATE DIRECTIVE
FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LOANS AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES CARES ACT – Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. CARES allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep their employees by providing 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. In some instances, these loans may be forgiven. Congress has provided a checklist to help you navigate these loans. See also What the CARES ACT means for Utah.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert issued a directive on March 27 requesting that all Utahns “stay safe and stay home.” This directive, as well as a Public Health Order by Salt Lake County, specifically call on Utahns across the state to continue taking important precautions such as social distancing, staying home as much as possible, and limiting travel and some business operations. View the full directive here and the Salt Lake County order here. South Salt Lake City encourages all residents and businesses to follow the governor’s directive and public health order.
SBA LOANS – The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing loans for small businesses. These loans provide capital of up to $2 million at low interest rates and with payback terms of up to 30 years. Businesses can find additional information for these loans HERE and can apply for these loans HERE. UTAH LEADS TOGETHER BRIDGE LOANS – Businesses with 50 or fewer employees can apply to receive loans of $5,000 to $25,000 with 0% interest for a 60-month period. The state has repurposed $8 million in state economic development funds to provide the loans. Additionally, the Utah Department of Workforce Services has contributed $500,000 to the program. Loan payments will not be required for the first 12 months, and loans cannot exceed three months of demonstrated operating expenses.
We also recognize that efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic have created unprecedented challenges for many local businesses. To help, we have compiled a list of resources. A condensed, easy-to-read summary of many of the resources also is available from the State of Utah. These resources are constantly changing as new information about the coronavirus is received. The City of South Salt Lake will work to update them and provide new ones as they are made publicly available. See www.sslc.com.
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BUSINESS RELIEF HOTLINE – Salt Lake County-based businesses can call 1-385-468-4011 to access immediate resource guidance and ask questions. Phone lines are staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Congress has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or FFCRA. This new piece of legislation provides for paid leave for employees as well as other important benefits for children and families of those affected by the coronavirus. a. FFCRA requires employers to provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for reasons related to coronavirus. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has provided a summary of these Employer Paid Leave Requirements as well as other questions related to FFCRA b. Employers are required to hang a poster regarding the rights of employees under the FFCRA.
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IRS TAX RELIEF – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is deferring tax day for businesses and individuals until July 15, 2020. For more information about the deferral, please see the following Notice of the IRS Questions and Answers.
Alexandra White, Director, 801-483-6011. awhite@sslc.com General Office, 801-483-6063.
NON-FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
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CDC GUIDANCE – The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has provided guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to coronavirus.
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UTAH SDBC – The Utah Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) has compiled a list of tips to weather the coronavirus storm.
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DWS – Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has information for employers and employees regarding unemployment, temporary layoffs, recruitment and other workplace related topics.
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UAA – The Utah Apartment Association (UAA) has created some resources for tenants and landlords (including management companies) who are affected by coronavirus.
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WCF – Employers who have purchased policies through Worker’s Compensation Fund (WCF) may need guidance navigating payments or claims. U.S. DOL – The Department of Labor (DOL) has prepared a number of resources for workers and employers to navigate the complexities of coronavirus. Prepared by the Law Offices of Cowdell & Woolley, P.C.
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Volleyball Camp
June 8th – 12th 9:00am-11:00am 6th-12th Grades $10.00 - Deadline May 29th
$100 per team / Must register as full team Men and Women 18 years and older 5 players on the field Max Roster Size Per Game – 7
Basketball Camp
(1 Female per 5 players, 2 Females if 6 or 7) When:
July 13th – 17th Grades 2-4 10:00am-11:30am Grades 5-7 11:30am-1:00pm $10.00 – Deadline July 6th
Monday or Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 – 9:00pm 1 Game per Week Starting June 15th – August 19th
WHERE: Central Park Ball Field, 2797 S. 200 E. ***TIMES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
This is a RECREATIONAL League for beginners and players wanting to get active and have fun.
Deadline to Register: May 29th SPACE IS LIMITED, SO SIGNUP TODAY!
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Message from Recreation Director The Recreation Department is thinking about you during these uncertain times. Our sincere wish is for you and your families to stay safe and be healthy! We continue to follow guidelines to make the best determination when to reinstate our Aaron Wiet programs and community events. We miss seeing the residents in the community and especially youth in our sports programs. As we practice the stay at home directives, it is important to move and stretch whenever possible. Whether it be walking around the house, the backyard or up and down the stairs, moving and stretching is good for our physical and mental health. Also, don’t forget our local parks, trails and open spaces are a great places to get out and recreate, remember to practice proper distancing of 6 feet. I would also like to remind everyone to reach out to your neighbors and friends that may be in need of assistance. A call to say hi and check in on someone can mean a lot.
Bike Tune Up Skills o o o o o o
Pump air into a tire Change a tire Remove your wheel Check your brakes Adjust your seat Fix your chain
Beware of Goatheads!
The seeds can puncture tires and tubes. Avoid riding off-trail. Remove them ASAP!
Safety Tips! 1. Wear a helmet 2. Ride single file 3. Ride in bike lanes or on a sidewalk 4. Ride in the same direction as traffic 5. Use turn signals or point the direction you are going 6. Tell someone where you are going 7. Never use a cell phone or headphones whlle riding
In the 14 years I have worked for the City, I have seen the resilience of our community. We are strong and we will get through this TOGETHER. We look forward to serving our community and being together again, stay healthy and be well!
Learning to ride a bike?
Practice at the bike training course at Fitts Park!
The Mural Fest Community Celebration scheduled for May 16, 2020 has been canceled. Mural creation will live on. We will be completing as many murals as is safe and possible this year and will celebrate their completion when the appropriate time allows. For updates visit themuralfest.com or on Instagram @themuralfest
Kids Page Being home and not in the classroom has been new and different for most of us. May brings the final stretch for many youth in their school year. Here are a few fun activities to pass the extra time at home.
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Scavenger Hunt ☐ Street that starts w/ ‘M’ ☐ Train Tracks ☐ White Flower ☐ Park Bench ☐ Fire Truck ☐ Utility Box Wrapped in Art ☐ Butterfly ☐ Police Car ☐ Duck ☐ SSL Water Tower ☐ Bus Stop ☐ Person Walking a Dog
South Salt Lake wishes to CONGRATULATE 2020 seniors! Cut out and display the graphic at right in a window to wish them well.
MURAL COLORING PAGE Artist: Traci O’very Covey Finished Mural at: Main St. and Burton Ave.
Promise Promise Work Continues as Distance Learning We all know the past few weeks have been tough on, well, everyone. Promise SSL staff serving on the Distance Engagement Team are going above and beyond to engage youth and families in new and exciting ways. One way staff have built a connection is with Zoom video check-ins. Some Promise sites host Zoom clubs such as Dungeons and Dragons and Music Ensemble Club, while others use the time to talk about homework, offer tutoring or work on projects such as coding. YouTube is another platform Promise staff utilize to reach youth learning at home. Staff create videos on mindfulness and meditation to give youth a brain break from school work
and stress. Others put together activity kits for families to pick up and film themselves going step-by-step through the activity for kids to follow along at home. Since distance learning is new to most, Promise has created documents outlining best practices for engagement and increasing access for families. How-to guides for sending weekly e-newsletters and using apps like Class Dojo help staff setup a plan for reaching as many youth and families as possible. As school closures extend, Promise will continue with a high standard of excellence for connecting with youth and families. Thank you to all of the members of the Distance Engagement Team!
Teen Tech Center Thrives with the Club House Model While Best Buy offers a huge partnership in name and financial support for the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, we also proudly partner with The Clubhouse Network (TCN), based out of Boston, MA. TCN is responsible for the learning model that takes place at the Teen Tech Center (TTC) in the Columbus Center. When you walk into the TTC, you might see a few teenagers collaborating on a project while others work independently, which is all the design of TCN, which has a vision of youth leading with their passions and creating their own learning experiences. This year, TCN won The Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring, which is the highest award in STEM mentoring. To say Promise SSL is proud to be putting this learning model into
practice for our youth would be an understatement. Along with providing this learning model, TCN, similarly to Best Buy, also provides vast opportunities for professional growth for those working in tech centers and clubhouses. They provide intensive training, called Immersion Week, in Boston to three Promise employees. This training allowed staff to go with a small cohort to see the learning model in action. Clubhouse Network also hosts an annual conference to provide professional development, present a State of the Network address, and announce the winners of the RE@CH Media Festival, in which all youth can participate. This year, due to the pandemic, TCN had to cancel their annual conference. That did not stop them from providing an opportunity to hear the State of the Network address and to watch the hilarious video of Clubhouse Network staff announcing winners for the media festival, which some SSL youth got to watch. The Clubhouse Network exemplifies a high-quality afterschool partnership, in which Promise South Salt Lake is grateful to participate!
Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month around the nation and we are excited to hear of the Mayor’s Proclamation making it official in South Salt Lake. In order to celebrate this announcement, Promise South Salt Lake’s Mental Health Coalition is highlighting #Tools2Thrive what individuals can do daily to prioritize their mental health, build resiliency in the face of trauma and obstacles, support those who are struggling and work towards a path of recovery. While 1 in 5 will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges that can impact mental health. The good news is there are practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency. There are ways everyone can be supportive of friends, family and co-workers who are struggling with life’s challenges. We now believe that these tools – even those that may need to be adapted for the short term because of COVID-19 and social distancing – will be more useful than ever. One of the easiest tools anyone can use is taking a mental health screening at mhascreening.org when they need answers. It’s a quick, free and private way for people to assess their mental health and recognize signs of mental health problems.
For each of us, the tools we use to keep us mentally healthy will be unique. Promise SSL wants everyone to know that mental illnesses are real, and recovery is possible. Finding what works for you may not be easy but can be achieved by gradually making small changes and building on those successes. By developing your own #Tools2Thrive, it is possible to find balance between work and play, the ups and downs of life, and physical health and mental health – and set yourself on the path to recovery. For more information, visit: www.mhanational.org/may Facebook: Promise South Salt Lake Instagram: promisessl
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he Great Utah Shakeout came a month early this year with the real deal. The 5.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the Salt Lake Valley on March 18, and the many aftershocks in the weeks that followed, made all those past community earthquake drills startlingly relevant. The good news was that the March 18 quake was not “the big one” that Utahns have been taught to expect. On the other hand, officials learned that many residents still needed a lot more practice in preparedness. “It’s given us an opportunity to practice our emergency management process,” said Wade Mathews, Be Ready Utah manager with the Utah Division of Emergency Management. “We were already active for COVID-19, and it’s given us an opportunity. People didn’t quite remember what to do. We want to emphasize the importance of stay where you are, stop, drop and hold on.” Mathews cited the quake as a great learning opportunity for everyone. In the event of a much larger earthquake, the shaking would likely be too violent for people to run for cover. Even in large aftershocks, the best thing for people to do in the moment is to stay where they are, drop down, and hold on for cover. If an earthquake were to strike when people are in bed, for example, Mathews said the best thing for them to do is to stay in bed and put a pillow over their heads for protective cover. The March earthquake provided real experience for local emergency personnel to put all their drills into practice. Cottonwood Heights canceled its annual Shakeout event due to social distancing measures for the COVID-19 pandemic, but officials tentatively plan to hold a drill this fall. Lessons learned from the recent earthquake will help inform their planning. “The biggest thing that we’ve seen is
that it has brought the realization that it could happen,” said Assistant Emergency Manager Julie Sutch of the Cottonwood Heights Police Department. “That’s probably the biggest takeaway. We’re seeing more people being geared toward preparedness.” Preparedness is the primary concern for Mathews. From the state level to community organizations to each household, knowing what to do is the top priority. “We’re going to emphasize protective action more with our outreach,” Mathews said. “If we don’t know how to survive the disaster, the rest of our plans don’t matter. We want everyone to be able to survive. That’s why we emphasize protective action so much.” Protective action during an earthquake includes: • Drop to your hands and knees to protect yourself from being knocked down • Cover your head and neck with one arm • Crawl under a sturdy desk or table if one is nearby • If no table or desk is nearby, crawl to an interior wall • Stay on your hands and knees, bent over to protect vital organs • If you get under a desk or table for shelter, hold on to a leg until the shaking stops • If not under shelter, cover your head and neck with both arms For more tips on earthquake preparedness, visit shakeout.org/Utah. The lessons of the recent earthquake, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, have provided real reminders of the importance of emergency preparedness. “We want to create a culture of preparedness where we live,” Mathews said. “Knowing the risks of where we live helps us have emergency preparedness plans in place.” l
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If activities last more than one hour it is important to replenish the electrolytes and glucose, sports drinks and fluids are a good idea for endurance athletes. Resistance training programs are designed to build strength. Protein intake is especially vital. According to werywellfit.com protein requirements can vary by body type and fitness level. We all lose body water throughout the day. Athletes lose additional body water through sweat. Fluid replacement is an essential part of a nutrition plan to maintain the body’s optimum performance. “If you feel thirsty you’re already becoming dehydrated,” Talbot said. “Drinking is a very personal thing during training. You do not necessarily need electrolytes replacement unless the activity takes more than 90 minutes.” Whether exercising as a competitive athlete or for health improvement, sport nutrition should play an important role in your success. It can help enhance performance, improve recovery and make reaching goals possible. l
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“It’s nice to be wanted and needed” That’s the way Red Cross volunteer Dwayne Woolley responded when asked why he volunteers with the Red Cross. Dwayne serves as a blood delivery driver acting as courier transporting blood be it fixed sites, blood drives or to hospitals. His typical weekly run is Salt Lake/Orem but he can also be dispatched to neighboring states such as a 6 hour day drip to and from Burley Idaho. How important is his role and role of donated blood in general? Every two seconds someone needs blood and yet Dwayne points out a troubling statistic that only 3% of the eligible population give blood. “Hard to believe, right?” adds Dwayne.
Dwayne’s service to the Red Cross goes all way back to 1968 when his uncle instilled a lifelong practice of “giving back” by encouraging his nephew to donate blood. For the next 50 years he did just that until a cancer prognosis meant that he could no longer donate blood but what he could donate - especially as a retiree - was time. Dwayne found that there were plenty of volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross first as a Blood Donor Ambassador to meet and greet donors at blood drives, ensuring that they had a great experience, and then as a driver. Rich Woodruff, Regional Communications Director for the Red Cross said right now in the Greater Salt Lake area there is a critical need and strong recruitment push for drivers. The organization provides both the training and vehicle for all potential drivers. The schedule can be flexible in terms of both scheduling and time commitments. Woodruff says “the need for blood is constant but so is the need for volunteers and right now especially drivers, so please consider giving back just as Dwayne Woolley has. It’s not just giving the gift of time but for a patient in need access to the gift of life” he adds. Volunteers need a valid driver’s license with at least three years of driving experience and a safe driving record. They must also be able to lift boxes weighing up to 45 pounds for hospital deliveries. The Red Cross is looking for 20 new drivers to sign up for at least one 4-hour shift each month to ensure they can deliver its lifesaving blood products. To sign up to become a volunteer driver or to learn more visit www.redcross. org/deliver email (Julie.Schwartz@redcross.org) or call (385-258-5310).
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The Social Media Scandal - What I Learned During Quarantine
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Hopefully by the time this reaches your mail we are beginning to dip our big toe back into life again. Like many others, being thrust into solitary confinement, left me with some spare time to spend on social media, and thanks to my friends I learned so much about how to handle this disaster. With the vast array of opinions, I found putting it all together difficult though, but I gave it shot anyway. It’s all as clear as mud now, here’s what I learned. Working from Home: If you are able to work from home you are lucky, unless you are required to work from home, then it’s horrible and you wished you could go to work, because working from home is too much work. Keeping a Healthy Diet: In effort not to get sick we should eat well, but we should not go out to get healthy fresh food when we run out and eat whatever pre-packaged food we have on hand instead. However, we should order out at our local restaurants to help keep them in business. Then it’s okay to go out to pick up the food. Your food might be prepared by someone sick that doesn’t know they are sick, but it’s okay if you pay by credit card and take the food out of the container. However, you should avoid going to the grocery store at all costs because you might get sick. Getting Sick: Wearing a mask is not helpful, but if you get sick you should wear a mask. But, don’t go to the hospital if you’re sick, because you might get sick if you do. You might be sick and not know you’re sick,
so you should wear a mask even while driving alone in the car alone. The Press: Every article starts with a panic headline designed to shock us. But when we read the article, we find it’s not so shocking after all and perhaps even a little boring, except when our friends post these articles to social media. Then we never read the article, we just start divisive arguments based on the shocking headline instead. Politics: We are all be untied as American’s; we are proud, and this is the time we shine. But, if there’s a government action that we don’t approve of, then we are not united if we disagree with our friend. We might even be called names, because name calling on social media is okay. Huh??? Love: We love our partners so much we could not live without them, they are our everything, unless we have to live with them non-stop. Then we feel we’d rather live without them. Home Schooling: Teachers are the saints and I can no longer remember why I even had kids. Grandparents: You can’t see your grandkids, but if you’re a grandparent and work in a grocery store or pharmacy, then you can see someone else’s grandkids. You can avoid getting the virus and still see your grandkids virtually by using a computer program called Zoom but, watch out, your computer might get a virus instead.
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