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outh Salt Lake had its annual Craftoberfest this year, on Oct. 8, bringing together a community of art, music, and craft beer lovers in the heart of the Creative Industries Zone. The event consisted of live music, artist booths, food trucks and local craft beer and cocktails. This gave many locals, as well as passing visitors, a chance to see and feel the energy of South Salt Lake’s constantly emerging, constantly growing, arts and crafts community. “I would say that the diversity is great, and that people are able to come to one festival and experience many different forms of art at once, from creative local food to music, paintings and clothing,” said Ellie Peterson, who has lived in the Salt Lake area for most of her life. “Everybody has a happy energy about them. You can tell that everyone is excited to be here.” The Creative Industries Zone is an unofficial destination that was birthed from the arts organization, South Salt Lake Arts Council, for artists and art enthusiasts committed to keeping the values of the artistic scene in place for downtown South Salt Lake. Craftoberfest is a celebration of such a community, where business owners and folks can indulge in what keeps any kind of community glued: local and craft art. One artist who has indulged and thrived in the local art scene of the Creative Industries Zone is Carina Barajas. “I did a barrel last year,” said Barajas, who had been referring to the custom, hand-painted barrels that Craftoberfest features each year to collaborate with the local breweries. “So they asked me to come back. I also did Mural Fest—I helped do the mural on Beehive Distilling. So I feel like I’m a part of

Craftoberfest in bloom, as both locals and newcomers enjoy the evening filled with art, music, food and drinks. (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

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Picnic in the Park celebrates and unifies new English language learners By Jesse M. Gonzalez | j.gonzalez@mycityjournals.com

or many people arriving to the United States from other countries, one of the most difficult aspects in establishing comfortability in a novel environment is learning English. Fortunately, for many people who make the trek here from their homeland, the English Skills Language Center (ESLC) is committed to making them feel welcomed and at ease by strengthening their English language skills. Since 1988, the ESLC has fulfilled their mission in teaching many individuals and families the English language, breaking any language barriers that may be faced when moving to Utah. Newcomers who are eager to learn are enrolled and taught in classes held in a multitude of libraries and schools and other convenient places. Every year, the ESLC holds an award ceremony for devoted learners achieving their goal in learning and improving their English skills, and this year the event was held at Fitts Park, where many students, teachers and even locals attended. The ceremony, Picnic in the Park, took place on the evening of Sept. 21 and included family activities, free food and conversation. Among those in attendance, a woman from Japan named Kiyomi Aoyama, who came to the United States to get married to her life partner, another Japanese born individual named Hiroshi Aoyama. Kiyomi Aoyama is the one involved in the ESLC program to further her English language endeavors. “ESLC has really improved my English vocabulary and it is great to be here,” said Kiyomi Aoyama, after enjoying a slice of pizza. Kiyomi Aoyama’s friend, a teacher for the Granite School District, told her about the English Language Skills Center and she has been involved with the pro-

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Guoy Mekonen happily wins an award for outstanding achievement as an English language learner. (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

gram for over a month, and is learning fast. Kiyomi Aoyama admitted to learning best through socializing and reading, typically through classic poetry and rhyming words like “light” and “right,” which can lead her to process and retain many similar sounding words. “The teachers are very, very good,” she said. “I want to learn English for better communication.” Near the end of Picnic in the Park, the awards were given, and the name of Guoy Mekonen was called to the front to receive her first place, Learner of the Year Award.

ESLC holds its awards ceremony at Fitts Park for the Picnic in the Park event. (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

Mekonen, who is from the east African country of Eritrea, expressed joy in receiving the award. Mekonen has been living in Salt Lake City for four years and has studied with ESLC for close to the same amount of time. “I like Utah; I like the people,” said Mekonen with a smile, as guests showed up to congratulate her. “Talking to people (in English) is good.” The English Skills Language Center

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Singer seeks to create music that awakens, inspires others By Jesse M. Gonzalez | j.gonzalez@mycityjournals.com

oming into a concert at South Salt Lake’s Center for Spiritual Living, with the one-woman act dubbed as a cross between Joan Baez, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and Tina Fey, one may have thoughts circling in their head of what to expect. On Oct. 2, Wisconsin born spiritual native Celia Farran made her way to the Center’s stage with an acoustic guitar and drum to perform her own fun-loving songs that have garnered a humble base of fans from around the country. “I describe my music as Celtic, folk, irreverent, spiritual, comedy. I have been described by others as a singer/songwriter/comedienne/activist, a badass Bard-ess, red-headed Capricorn force of nature,” Farran said. “I serve up the most delicious concoction of the silly and the sacred.” Being on the road and on tour is something Farran loves doing, though her stop in South Salt Lake would be her last before returning to her home on Whidbey Island in Washington State. Farran enjoys the life of being “geographically untethered” as she likes to say, getting the inspiration of the phrase from her longtime friend, Jana Stanfield, who is also a singer and songwriter. Travel can be a tiring existence, but

Continued from front page community members. “It’s been really nice. The weather is perfect, it’s a good crowd of people that are interested in art. I love the local food, local breweries and everything. And it’s way bigger than it was last year,” Barajas said. “Creating a sense of community in any way, it just brings people together, whether it’s art or vintage. It’s not just art. It’s people who can show their craft. Everybody is sharing things, like I’m swapping art with other artists—it’s just a good community of people.” Barajas will soon be leaving the country to promote her art work in Ireland and France. She still considers South Salt Lake to be her original stomping ground and has much love for her roots in the local art community. “I just love the South Salt Lake community. There were people that came to my booth that were fans. It felt really good. They had already bought my stuff before and they were really excited to see me again. I really haven’t had that happen before, so that was cool,” Barajas said. “I think keeping these things alive is really important for Salt Lake in general, for the economy and for keeping things local.” In addition to the breweries and the artists was a local beverage business called Z Nectar, owned by D. “Sam” Samuel, who started the company using his great grandmother’s 100plus year-old recipe. “Z Nectar is neither tea or a juice; it’s a hybrid between the two and I

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Farran has done it for a long time. “I have been performing since I can remember. I grew up in a very musical household and was inspired by my older brothers Marty and Brian who played the banjo and the guitar as a child duo. I remember getting my first goosebumps ever at a very young age listening to them play and sing harmonies together in a grade school gym. I was transformed forever. I remember thinking, ‘This is what I want to do. I want to create music and art that gives people this feeling of goosebumps.’” While Farran has kept busy creating music for over 20 years, it is spirituality that has kept her grounded and in further search of herself and her music. “I feel that I continually and consistently uncover spiritually rather that discover it. I call myself an ‘anthropological philosopher,’” Farran said. “I love exploring life, human experience, human potential, and our relationship with all beings and the world we inhabit.” Combining spirituality with music, Farran wants to write songs that really matter, that make a difference in other people’s lives. A lot of popular, modern-day songs don’t always deliver the most positive message to listeners. Farran wants to awaken and inspire others through music, with songs like “We Are Enough,” “Bringing in

the Light,” and “Cleansing My Heart.” She keeps her message light, humorous and inspirational. “I love creating funny material as well as peaceful, spiritual material,” Farran said. “I feel it is the responsibility of creative artists not just to entertain but also to pull the truth, as we see it, from our experience and bring it through to our art. I’m a big fan of what Woody Guthrie said: ‘It’s not how good a song is…it’s what a good song does!’” Jim Catano, a first-time listener of Farran who stumbled upon the concert with a friend, was impressed. “She blends talent with a wonderful, wonderful vibe, and expands several genres.” After the show, many concertgoers gravitated around Farran for a chance to meet her, and to purchase some of her merchandise and CDs. She sat down after the 90-minute concert, greeting everyone and thanking them for stopping by. “I left it all out there,” said Farran, catching her breath, reenergizing herself after an animated, lively performance. “It is always my hope that people will walk away from my concerts feeling lighter, freer, healed and inspired with more energy and confidence. I love what I do. And I feel grateful for every moment I get to share my

Artist Carina Barajas poses for a picture, happy to be able to call her hobby a full-time job. (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

The owner of Z Nectar, D. “Sam” Samuel (left) stands beside his daughter, Tarra. (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

don’t know if we have a classification because we’ve been trying to find one, so I would say Z Nectar is Z Nectar. It’s really zesty, it’s really refreshing, and all the ingredients have (health) benefits,” said Samuel, who worked at a booth beside his wife and daughter.

“This is our third event for (Craftoberfest). They invited us,” said Samuel. “It was great! It was better than last year because last year it was very rainy. The weather was beautiful and there were a lot of newcomers this year. It’s always nice to see people who are

Singer/songwriter Celia Farran commits to what she loves to do: creating music that awakens and inspires others. (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

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Donations sought to brighten Cottonwood High students’ holidays By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

hen Black Friday comes around, consider picking up some extra board games, art kits, basketballs, curling irons, socks and stocking stuffers for Cottonwood High School’s neighborhood day of service. On Dec. 10 morning, between 9 a.m. and noon, Cottonwood PTA will accept donations for the school’s Christmas Extravaganza, which provides items for students to give to family members, said Jennifer Young, who is on the Cottonwood PTA planning committee. Donations can be dropped off at Cottonwood High, 5715 S. 1300 East. “The students just love this,” she said. “They look forward to it. They come and the thing is they get to go shopping. We have all the donations set up, so they pick out things for their family. It’s so neat to see how much they’re excited to be able to give gifts to their families. We open it up to any student and many of them are refugees and came here with nothing so getting a fuzzy pair of socks or a fleece blanket means the world to them. The students can only go through all the tables once, but last year one boy saw a doll stroller for his sister, and he pretty much flew past a few of the tables because he had his eye on that for her. It’s emotional to watch these kids. This is their only opportunity for many of these kids to do anything for their families.” After the PTA gathers the donations, they set up tables in the lunchroom with items so students can pick up items at a set time on Dec. 13. Everything is free, but because of such demand, students may be limited on some items, such as one sports ball, she said. “The sports balls are huge; the students usually pick those out for their siblings. They love picking out board games that the whole family could play together. We usually get a ton of games and they’re just grabbed up. It’s incredible. Blankets are huge. They love giving a new blanket at Christmastime. The students also love choosing socks for member in their family,” she said, adding that hats, mittens, scarves, lotion, nail polish and candles also are popular amongst students. “Every student gets a gift card. We get a lot of Walmart and Target gift cards that are donated, in $20 amounts.” Monetary contributions also are accepted, and with the funds, items are purchased to fill in the gaps of donations, Young said.

Tables full of donated items last year awaited Cottonwood Heights students to select items to give to their families. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Young/Cottonwood High)

Last year, the Extravaganza benefitted 761 of Cottonwood’s 1,600 students. “We really want to try and reach out to the whole community for more donations because we have an even greater demand,” she said. “We ask for everything to be new because these are gifts for their families and everything in their life is always gently used or secondhand. This is the one time of the year they get new items, which is amazing.” While this is Young’s fourth year helping with the event, she said it has been going longer than that. At that time, the PTA was able to help about 100 students. Many of the students who pick items at the Extravaganza also are the ones who regularly use the school’s pantry. Young estimates it serves about 150 students every Monday and Thursday it’s open. The pantry opened in January 2017 when there was a realization that students were too hungry to focus on their homework during an after-school tutoring program.

“We realized many of these kids were only eating what food they got at the school, so we decided to start the pantry,” she said, adding that more than 50% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch. “There’s a definite need. A lot of our students are cooking for younger siblings because parents are working and aren’t home, so they come twice a week after school to get anything they want.” Donations for both the Extravaganza and pantry come from families and neighbors as well as members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We love that this is a huge community event, people helping other people, giving so these students can have a great Christmas, too,” Young said. “Seeing these kids be so excited, it makes it the ‘funnest’ day of the whole school year. The Christmas Extravaganza really is just an amazing event to be a part of and to witness.” l

Cottonwood boys golf sends two players to state where a freshman finishes in the top 36

he Cottonwood Colts boys golf team continued making strides during the 2022 season, placing two players at the 5A state championships where one finished in the top 36, said Cottonwood boys golf coach Greg Southwick. “We were able to send two of our kids to state,” said Southwick. “And then one ended up doing really well for us.” That was freshman Tommy Yates, who shot a first round 76 over his first 18 holes of golf to move into the top 24 at the state tournament. Held along the rugged, hilly course at Oquirrh Hills in Tooele Oct. 10-11, the 5A tourney is familiar to the Colts golfers—because they played it during several Region 7 matches, according to the Cottonwood coach. For Yates, his familiarity with the course along with an unusual maturity for his age kept

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By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com him in the running, added Southwick. “His consistency kept him in contention,” said Southwick, as the freshman Yates hit for par on 10 of his first 18 holes at Oquirrh Hills, and birdied two others to go into the clubhouse at plus seven. Yates then wrapped up his first of what the Cottonwood coach believes will be many trips to state, with a 79 in the second round to finish 36th, at plus 11. The freshman only hit two double-bogeys at state, added Southwick. Sophomore Henry Faulk spent nearly his entire summer practicing and getting better at the Cottonwood Country Club, Southwick said. Although Faulk did finish out of the places at Oquirrh Hills, the sophomore did provide some highlight-worthy moments of his own, said the coach.

“Henry played some great golf at times in the first round,” Southwick said. “But he struggled at times in the second round, and you can expect that when these kids are younger.” Faulk wasn’t just in contention in the first round of the 5A state tournament; he was in line to contend for a medal. The sophomore birdied three holes alone in the first round and hit for par on 12 others to go into the clubhouse at plus five, with a total score of 74. What was astounding to the Cottonwood coach was that Faulk was hitting the longer par fives with dominance—the part of his game he worked on most over the summer. “You could tell he was hitting that ball well,” Southwick said, “but then it just kind of fell apart the second round.” In the second round, everything that was

working for Faulk over the first 18 holes went wrong, as the sophomore hit six bogeys and double-bogeyed on four hole over his last 18 to finish in 52nd. Still and all, said the Cottonwood coach, the season was a good one for both kids, and he added that he looks forward to next year. In Region 7 play the Colts just didn’t get enough bounces and rolls to go their way. An injury to their top player curtailed plans for a serious run at the region team title this year, Southwick said. “We’re only losing one senior, and everyone else will be back next year,” Southwick said. “We’ll be fun to watch and we’re excited for the future here.” l

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Cottonwood volleyball puts up fight all the way to the end By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

he kind of story the Cottonwood Colts girls volleyball team is telling at this moment is the reason Hollywood movies were invented. Here you have Michaela Hatch, a head coach who has won everywhere she’s been as a player and as a coach who was willing to pick up a job few wanted at a school where enrollment is open to keep the doors—open. According to Cottonwood athletic director Greg Southwick, Hatch has told him she’s all-in when it comes to staying put at a job the last eight Colts volleyball coaches left. “When I talked to her, she said she was really excited about where this program was going and that she committed to staying here for the long-term,” said Southwick Oct. 18. Hatch is asking a lot of her players this season, and the ones who are listening are learning how to create plays, and dig out vicious kill shots from opposing players and block thunderous thuds intended for her players. Against Hillcrest in front of a raucous home crowd Oct. 6, the Colts got to within one match point of winning the second set,

but lost that set and the next one to go down fighting in three to their crosstown rivals, 1525, 23-25 and 14-25. Still at home on Oct. 11, these Colts started out slow, but picked up the pace by the third set, nearly taking it from a Cedar Valley team that is one of the top programs in 5A, 9-25, 12-25 and 20-25. But there is something here at Cottonwood High that is worth fighting for, some tradition that this new coach wanted to glom onto despite a 0-13 record as this paper went to print, 0-10 in Region 7 play. It’s as simple as looking in the record books on the Utah High School Activities Association website. There you’ll find pages upon pages of Cottonwood volleyball players in the record books—all from the same time period. In 2006, Emily Atkinson had the thirdmost assists in state high school volleyball history, with 982. In her four-year career at Cottonwood she had 2,658—sixth most in state history. In one season, Jennifer Johnson had 160 blocks for the Colts in 2004, fifth-most in Utah, ever. She’s also sixth all-time in state

history with 325, slightly ahead of her Cottonwood teammate Kaili Aiono who had 278 over a three-year span. In 2009, McKenzie Anderson had 475 digs ranking the Colt fifth in state high school volleyball history. That 2009 Colts team also ranked ninth all-time in assists, with 1,074. As a team in 2006, the Colts had 23, 21 and 20 blocks in three separate matches that year, best for third, fifth and seventh all-time. The 2004, ’06 and ’09 Colts teams are all in the top 10 all-time in blocks per season. Fourth, sixth and 10th place all-time in digs. Finally, the Colts 2009 team is the second-most prolific team in Utah state high school volleyball history in digs. Their coach was the same person: Bob Berrett, who was inducted into the Utah High School Hall of Fame in 2015. He was someone who, like Hatch, knew his players could smash a ball into the court, but also asked his players not just to kill plays but create more of them and then work together on defense to dig opponent’s shots off the floor and when they come back in your direction, block them.

In just 13 matches played under coach Hatch, the 2022 Colts have a 16.7 digs per set average. That’s three digs above the national average. In digs per match, Hatch’s Colts have 50—14 above the average among all high school girls volleyball teams in the continental United States. All of them. In 2006, Berrett’s unselfish, team-first philosophy earned the Colts their first state girls volleyball championship since 1976 as they trounced Murray, three games to one. He completed his coaching career with 216 wins. According to the Cottonwood athletic director Southwick, these 2022 Colts are improving every time they step on the court. “I think they’re just getting better and better, especially on the defensive side of things,” said Southwick, who said he had no idea this 2022 Colts team was on such a historical pace in terms of leading the nation in digs per set and digs per match. “We’re taking a lot of losses of course, that’s to be expected when you lose so many seniors (who opted to play other fall sports at Cottonwood). But I’m really excited about where this program is going right now in spite of all the losses.” l

Cottonwood girls tennis completes most successful season in years, places five players at state

n the strength of a group laden with seniors, the Cottonwood Colts girls tennis team placed five girls including all three of its singles players at the 5A state tournament. “I feel extremely proud of all the girls this tennis season. They all improved not only on their tennis skills but also a lot of the team had outstanding grades,” said girls tennis coach Teisa Linscott. “Our team also prided ourselves on good sportsmanship. I love seeing the youth sharing my love of this sport, and getting out and playing it.” Will any of these up-and-comers on Colt Boulevard become the next McKenzie Davis, who was arguably the greatest Cottonwood girls tennis player to have ever laced up the sneakers? From 2008 to 2010, she ruled Utah in first singles, winning two state titles in 2008 and 2010. These Colts are giving it their best shot under the new head coach Linscott. They started by playing a preseason filled with tough opponents in which the Colts went 2-1. That got them prepared for the Region 7 season. League play was first served up Aug. 18. The Colts took the short bus ride over the I-215 overpass to Midvale to face crosstown rivals Hillcrest. At Hillcrest, the Colts got off to a slow start in singles play but picked up the pace in doubles to win the team portion of the match,

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By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com 3-2. After that, Cottonwood went on a streak and did not lose again until Sept. 9 at Uintah, finishing region play with a 5-1 record. From that series of region matches, the Colts were able to qualify all of their seven players for the Region 7 tournament where they had great success Sept. 13-14. In first singles, senior Kaiya Endo won in straight sets over an opponent from Stansbury in the semifinals, but lost in the final to the same player from Hillcrest who defeated her in league play, 4-6 and 1-6. Second singles saw Amelia Linscott gallop through all of her early-round matches at the Region 7 tournament. The sophomore then won her first Region 7 championship by defeating her opponent from Hillcrest in straight sets, 7-5 and 6-2. Third singles saw senior Kate Campbell go down, but not without a fight in her final against an opponent from Hillcrest, 3-6, 4-6. In second doubles, the duo of senior Annie Pinegar and sophomore Isabelle Morris were upset in the first round by a team from Cedar Valley in straight sets, and unfortunately the pair were also the first Colts to be eliminated at the 5A state tournament playins, which began on Sept. 23. Cottonwood had a little better luck in singles play though, as senior Kaiya Endo won her play-in match as a nine-seed against an opponent from Uintah, in first singles.

The Cottonwood Colts girls tennis team. (Photo courtesy Teisa Linscott)

In the round of 16 is where Endo lost to an eight-seed from Timpview, 1-6 and 1-6. Rounding out the entrants at this year’s 5A state tournament were two singles players. First, senior Kate Campbell, in third singles, ended her career at Cottonwood as the No. 22 seed, falling to an 11-seed from Provo in her play-in match. Finally, Linscott, the reigning Region 3 champion went straight into the round of 16 as a top eight-seed in second singles. But it was there that this trip to state ended for the promising sophomore, who unfortunately drew the nine-seed from Alta and lost, 3-6,

and 1-6. In all, the Colts sent five players to the 5A state tournament. For coach Linscott, she said she’s building a program here at Cottonwood and would urge the Colts community to come out and watch them in action. “We love the Cottonwood community and would love to see more support for the tennis team. We are hopefully getting some bleachers so fans have somewhere to sit,” the coach said. “I am looking forward to next year, and I hope some of the younger grades will consider playing on the team, we would love to have them.” l

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The Maze Runner series novelist discusses newest book at local bookshop By Jesse M. Gonzalez | j.gonzalez@mycityjournals.com

est-selling author James Dashner made a visit to King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City for a discussion and signing of his new book—a sequel to the Maze Runner series that garnered massive success—"The Maze Cutter.” For the many fans of his young adult novels, the evening of Oct. 4 was a spectacular event as fans lined up for a chance to get to see their favorite author in person, even getting an opportunity to talk to Dashner, ask him questions that ranged from “Did you always know you were going to be a writer?” to “How did you come up with the idea for the trilogy?” Dashner, who said that the 1954 novel “Lord of the Flies” and the television show “Lost” were both huge inspirations in his own writing, answered every question. “It’s been a life changer for me; it’s been such a big part of my life,” Dashner said, showing appreciation for the fans and the triumphant results of the award-winning series. “I really thought I was done with the Maze Runner world, but my editor and I were having lunch and he said, ‘One more Maze Runner book. How about it?’” News of an addition to the Maze Runner series excited his fans, such as David Burks, a young, aspiring film director who sat front row at the discussion before waiting to get his copy of “The Maze Cutter” signed. “I started reading all of his books since the movie came out,” said Burks. “I like the

aspect of the characters. If you don’t have one character, then it kind of falls apart.” After the discussion and answering questions from his fans, Dashner signed his books, took pictures with fans and offered writing advice. “Writing can be a very long and arduous, even lonely, journey. Just keep writing. I wrote ‘The Maze Runner’ in a fairly quick amount of time— about three months—but then spent years rewriting, redrafting, editing, making sure the story was as good as it could be only for it to go through rejection after rejection until finally someone wanted to publish it,” Dashner said. “Just keep writing.” Burks stood in line with his book, already a few pages in, waiting his turn to meet Dashner. He said the trilogy has been a source of inspiration to him as he works in the film industry. “I expected him to be a bit more strict, but he’s a very nice guy. He’s very humble,” said Burks after meeting his favorite novelist. “The stories have paved a new path for people. The friendships in the books kind of stick to you.” l

Author James Dashner (right) greets his audience alongside the manager of King’s English Bookshop, Rob Eckman (left). (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

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November 2022 Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.gov

South Salt Lake City Council Members LeAnne Huff, District 1 801-440-8510 lhuff@sslc.gov Corey Thomas, District 2 801-755-8015 cthomas@sslc.gov Sharla Bynum, District 3 801-803-4127 sbynum@sslc.gov Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 pmila@sslc.gov L. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 ssiwik@sslc.gov Natalie Pinkney, At-Large 385-775-4980 npinkney@sslc.gov Clarissa Williams, At-Large 505-879-2457 cwilliams@sslc.gov

Supporting Our Homeless and Unsheltered Neighbors As the temperatures get colder and the holiday season approaches, it is hard to ignore the plight of our unsheltered neighbors. The harsh winter weather heightens the risks and lack of resources that unsheltered people experience. No one knows this better than Pamela J. Atkinson. A long-time advocate for Mayor Cherie Wood homeless individuals, refugees, and lowincome families, Pamela has worked for decades to give a voice to often-underrepresented communities. It was a worthy honor that the Men’s Resource Center was renamed and dedicated last month as the Pamela Atkinson Resource Center. This news and new statewide commitments for a more coordinated approach to Utah’s ongoing homeless crisis compel me to share more this month. As many of you know, before the Men’s Resource Center opened, we worked hard to pass legislation that secured funding for additional police officers and firefighters to mitigate the impacts of three hundred residents. With this mitigation funding, we created a team of Homeless Resource Officers (HROs) who are trained and focused on addressing the unique needs of anyone experiencing homelessness in our City. These officers provide 24/7 assistance in and around the Resource Center, identifying people needing aid and directing them to appropriate resources. They collaborate with our Fire Department, Emergency Medical

Services, City administration, and community-based partners to support Resource Center guests and staff. They coordinate with our newly established Homeless Strategies Department to host a community virtual meeting, open to the public, on the third Wednesday of every month, from 4-5 p.m. Here we share information and data, and collectively problem-solve issues related to homelessness. Anyone wishing to attend can ﬁnd the link on the community calendar at www.sslc.gov. The team welcomes community input and support as we learn more and work together to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. With the holidays nearing, many of us look for ways to help those in need. Consider volunteering your time or donating items or money to the local community organizations that support the Resource Center - The Road Home and Shelter the Homeless. Your donation to service providers goes much further than an individual donation to someone panhandling. It is a step in a positive direction to provide meals, transportation, medical services, and housing case management to Resource Center guests. To show you care now and throughout the year, these are organizations that assist those experiencing homelessness. Please learn more and support them!

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Wed, Nov 9, 7 p.m. Wed, Nov 16, 7 p.m.

Planning Commission Thurs, Nov 3, 7 p.m. Thurs, Nov 17, 7 p.m.

Civilian Review Board Mon, Nov 7, 6:30 p.m.

Election 2022 Let Your Voice be Heard! To be eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, you must be either registered online 11 days prior or register at an early voting location or a polling station on Election Day. Register online or learn more at: vote.utah.gov

Sharla Bynum, District 3 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the negativity in the world? During these anxious times, it’s a good strategy to stop and notice all the positive things surrounding us. After living in South Salt Lake for over 20 years, I’m more grateful than ever that I moved here. South Salt Lake is home to one of the most diverse communities in Utah. This diversity is our biggest strength, providing opportunities for us to learn from each other and better understand different perspectives. I’m proud to say my children are more empathetic and open-minded individuals because they grew up here. It’s as easy as just getting to know your neighbors. Our diversity is also reﬂected in many of the small businesses that call South Salt Lake home. We have a wide variety of restaurants and markets. Want to try some Afghan food? Bosnian? Lebanese? Vietnamese? I could go on and on. Just know the quality of food and hospitality you’ll receive are unmatched. All you need is a sense of adventure and a willingness to try new things. They say location is everything and South Salt Lake proves that. Those of us who live, work or play here understand how easy it is to get around. We are the only community in Salt Lake County with access to both Interstate 15 and 80. In addition, we have two UTA Trax Stations, the S-Line and bike lanes making SSL a desirable location for residents and businesses. Transportation options abound!

FREE Citywide Cleanup in November

Success Stories: Pamela Atkinson Resource Center (PARC) In September, several PARC residents volunteered to clean up the area around the Mill Creek and Jordan River prior to the Get to the River Festival event. It was noted how hard they worked, gathering several bags of trash and debris, and helping transport paint and materials for participating artists. It’s not an easy job and send our sincere thanks for their valued contribution to our community!

Available to residential garbage customers, the ﬁrst two weeks in November, curbside pickup will be provided for approved items that are boxed, bundled or bagged. Hazardous materials such as oil, batteries, paint, tires and other pollutants will not be collected. Properly prepared items must be placed on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. The date for your pickup will be sent to your home in advance.

Years ago, our City Council implemented park impact fees for new development. That decision provided funding to pursue new parks and green spaces throughout the city. Using our park master plan, we continue to target more areas and connect trails to bring nature to our residents. Our city boundary to the west is the Jordan River, the river is a gem in our community now enhanced by the Tracy Aviary Nature Center. All you need is some time to explore these amenities. Here’s a very good thing in SSL! This little free library sprouted up this year along with the new Fitts Park Community Garden along 400 East and Front Ave. Resident, Jai Houge volunteered for this project and manages and stocks the books with much care. This library has been bringing lots of joy and discovery to several in the neighborhood, young and old. Thank you, Jai, your service is much appreciated! Find them on Instagram at @fittspark_littlefreelibrary

When you talk with friends and family in other cities, you quickly realize that South Salt Lake offers many programs and events that are unique. Our Promise South Salt Lake partners with local schools to provide free afterschool and summer programming. Parks and Recreation Department provides indoor and outdoor sports leagues that are reasonably priced to keep our youth active. Our SSL Arts Council provides classes and events that are free to residents including the Mural Fest and Craftoberfest. Other services include spring and fall cleanup and dumpster rentals. Follow the city on social media or check out our website (sslc.gov) for more information. During the month of November, many of us stop to give thanks. Reﬂecting on all the ways our city has changed for the better during the last two decades is worth celebrating. So, what do you love about South Salt Lake? Note: Opinions expressed here may not be representative of all Members of the City Council.

South Salt Lake City Council Action Report Summary

Full agendas, minutes, handouts, and video recorded meetings available at: www.sslc.gov/160/City-Council 10/12/22 10/12/22 10/12/22

A Resolution to authorize and execute a development agreement An Ordinance to amend the SSL Zoning map Temporary judges to the SSL Justice Court

A Resolution of the SSL City Council authorizing the City to enter into and execute a development agreement with 300 Lofts, LLC for the development of a townhome project located at 3383 South 300 East and 3360 South 354 East. An Ordinance of the SSL City Council to amend the Zoning Map for properties located at 3383 South 300 East and 3360 South 354 East, currently zoned Residential Multiple, to include a Townhome Overlay District. A Resolution of the SSL City Council appointing temporary judges to the SSL Justice Court.

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Public Safety SSLPD New Deputy Chief Darren Carr Message from SSLPD Chief Jack Carruth Deputy Chief Dwayne Ruth has served the South Salt Lake Community over the last 31 years. He started his career as a police officer in 1991 and has worked on various assignments throughout his career. For the last eight years, he has been the Deputy Chief of the South Salt Lake Police Department. He has been instrumental in ensuring officers are well trained with a focus on officer wellness, as well as fitness and tactical training. His philosophy was that if you are your best self, you can give your best self to the community. We will miss his vision, direction and inspiration and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Former Deputy Chief, Dwayne Ruth

Thanksgiving Safety Tips Message from SSLFD Chief Terry Addison With a turning back of the clock on November 6th and the upcoming holidays, I hope you’ll take a moment read through and follow these fire prevention and safety tips. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Holiday! Change smoke alarm batteries – When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms provide early warnings so people can get outside quickly. Check each alarm battery and test them monthly to make sure they are working. If a fire alarm starts chirping on its own, it warns you to replace the batteries immediately. Prepare an escape plan – Create a home escape plan and designate a meeting place outside to gather in the event of an emergency. Be warm and safe. The cooler months are just around the corner, keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment like the furnace, fireplace, or space heater. Never use your oven to heat your home and have your heating equipment cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional.

Lt. Darren Carr has been promoted as the new South Salt Lake Police Deputy Chief. He has vast knowledge and expertise. He spent 21 years at Salt Lake Sheriff’s Ofﬁce prior to changing to the Uniﬁed Police Department. He has been with South Salt Lake Police for the last 15 years working through the ranks. His most impactful and passionate role and responsibility is working with children to help them through their traumatic situations. He comes from a law enforcement legacy family. Feel free to reach out and congratulate Deputy Chief Carr in his new role.

Community Meetings Join us for a community conversation.

Coffee with a Cop Nov 2, 9-10 a.m. In-Person Délice Bakery & Café 2747 S State Street

Business Watch & Neighborhood Watch

Special Presentation by the Utah Area Gang Project Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate.

Nov 3, 6 p.m. SSLPD David P. Romrell Public Safety Building - 2835 S Main Street

Men’s Resource Center Neighborhood Meeting A conversation about homelessness in our community.

Nov 16, 4 p.m.

Find the virtual meeting link at www.sslc.gov

Text a Tip to SSLPD You can now send anonymous text and web tips to the SSLPD. To send an anonymous text tip: 1. Text your tip to 274-637 (CRIMES). 2. Start your text message with the keyword: SSLPD

New SSLPD Deputy Chief, Darren Carr.

Thanksgiving Prep Tips – On Thanksgiving Day, many families customarily spend the holiday inside their home or the home of a friend or family member with dinner being the highlight. If you plan to use a deep fryer to cook your turkey this year remember that turkey fryers must always be used outdoors and at a safe distance from buildings. Make sure the fryer is placed on a flat surface and never leave it unattended. Don’t overfill the fryer with oil and keep an allpurpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease or oil fire.

3. Within a minute, you will receive a text message with your alias. This confirms that your text message was received. The alias identifier is used by the officer to communicate with you, through text, regarding the tip you submitted. 4. Remember, the officer does not know your identity or location.

Community Happenings CELEBRATE SSL: Mill Creek Station As we celebrate 2022 as the ‘Year of the Neighborhood’, we highlight the areas that make us unique and take note of what makes them so special. This month’s spotlight goes to the centrally located, commerce-driven, bold and busy Millcreek Station Neighborhood. The UTA Trax Millcreek Station anchors the neighborhood at 3300 South and Washington Street and more housing has been going up to add to the neighborhood feel. Let’s talk about its history, landmarks, and things that make it great!

The Mill Creek Under Pavement In September Seven Canyons Trust led a tour for residents of our Mill Creek, to spark a vision for a bigger and better community open space. Most people know the stretch from Fitts Park, which provides a delightful, unobstructed pedestrian/bike passage from 500 E to 300 East. Birds, wildlife and community thrive here! But, as it ﬂows west toward State Street and ultimately under I-15, Mill Creek takes on a drastically different appearance and appeal, due to its zoning, ownership and immediate surroundings. Unless you knew it, you could forget that Mill Creek even exists near Main St as is completely covered and concealed by a paved parking lot. While a long-term hope would be to restore and uncover the creek here, for now, its potential is a buried treasure that a few locals are hoping to uncover. The city was part of a regional plan, called Seven Greenways Vision, to uncover and rediscover all the creeks on the east side of the valley. To learn more, visit sevengreenwaysvisionplan.org.

BOUNDARIES: Millcreek Station – Mill Creek (3000 S) to Guest Ave (3500 South); I-15 to State Street City Council Districts: 2, Corey Thomas, 3, Sharla Bynum, 5, L. Shane Siwik THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO

Columbus Serves: Parents in Action Columbus Serves — 3495 S West Temple www.columbusserves.org Columbus Serves was founded in 1968, its founding parents were a small group, who created a grassroots effort to change the world for their children with disabilities and others seeking potential independence. They opened the doors of the Columbus Community Center to defy the conventional wisdom of that time, which was to hide away their children and separate them from their families and communities. Prior to this, there were no programs in Utah that taught any work skills to older individuals with disabilities. Fast forward to now, the nonproﬁt, which touts itself as “Entrepreneurs of the Human Spirit” has built some major institutions in our community. Moving from the beloved Columbus School (now our city’s community center), the group built a new main campus at 3495 S West Temple in 2000 with an emphasis on business development and employment for its clients. In 2021, Columbus opened the doors for The Hub (3900 S West Temple), a transit-oriented 200,000 sq ft commercial and residential development. This unique space now provides a combination of community services, workforce development opportunities, and community living for those with disabilities.

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Villaggio Pizzeria

Ichiban Sushi & Asian Grill

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SOUND AND VINYL, LLC

3444 S Main St www.soundandvisionvinyl.com Here’s a blast from the music-listening past: an old-school rock and roll collector’s store. Sound and Vinyl, LLS, stocks both new and used records, CDs, and cassette tapes for your listening pleasure. On their site, they list artists alphabetically with their top recommendations. For instance, under “A” you’ll ﬁnd albums for ABBA, Rick Astely, the Archies, Arcade Fire and many, many more! They are in a small strip mall just west of Chinatown—seek and you shall ﬁnd!

SSL CHINATOWN PLAZA

3370 S State ChinatownSupermarkets.com 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, 365 Days a Year Have you noticed the majestic, red Chinese-style archway, or paifang, as you drive south along State Street? Patterned after a palace gateway in Bejing, the welcoming message etched upon this archway is one of inclusion. It invites passage to a plaza of several Asian eateries and shops, including the largest Asian-inﬂuenced supermarket in the Salt Lake Valley, the Chinatown Supermarket. This center is hopping day and night with dining, shopping and cultural immersion.

Community Happenings Craftoberfest 2022: Celebrating SSL Success! It’s in the history books, 1000s gathered under the water tower in South Salt Lake on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Craftoberfest! Craftoberfest is our annual fall celebration of South Salt Lake’s creative community in the heart of the Creative Industries Zone. Artists, business owners, and community members gather to hear live music, eat delicious food, sample new brews and engage with creatives. Craftoberfest also features custom barrels and kegs hand-painted by local artists in collaboration with community breweries and distilleries. The SSL Arts Council wishes to thank the City of South Salt Lake, our sponsors, city staff and volunteers, the 8 breweries/distilleries, our 8 barrel and keg artists, the 50+ art and food vendors, musicians Jordan Matthew Young and Michelle Moonshine, our free bike valet, those who adopted SSL Animal Shelter dogs and several of our cats, our gorgeous fall weather, and all those who came! In addition, kudos to graphic designer, Gabriella Hunter who created the Craftoberfest poster and new logo. It set the tone and brought much attention to this year’s event. Cheers to all, and we will plan to see you at the Mural Fest in May of 2023!

Celebrating our 8 Distilleries & Breweries. Part of the fun of Craftoberfest is sampling from our local breweries and distilleries. Explore them all next time you visit downtown. Level Crossing Brewing, Apex Brewing, SaltFire Brewing, Shades Brewing, Grid City Beer Works, Beehive Distillery, Sugar House Distillery, and Dented Brick Distillery.

A record number of people (and pets) attended this year’s event. As an all-ages event, parents brought their kids, as well as their furry kids. Several fabulous local food vendors and trucks sold a variety of delicious food, treats and drinks at Craftoberfest! This year’s food lineup was stellar. Dali’s fresh-made crepes and donuts came from Dolly, there was raclette, German brats, and pizza.

‘Harvesting the Moon’ by Caro Nilsson was up for silent auction on the day of Craftoberfest. All proceeds went to the SSL ARTS Council, which funds free art education classes, and annual events like Craftoberfest and Mural Fest. Thank you, Caro (and to our top bidder!).

November Crafts and Creations Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 30 • 6:30-8:30 pm Location: Co-Op, 2530 S 500 E Instructor: Maddie Christensen, Bad Dog Arts

November is all about getting in the holiday spirit by creating seasonal projects. Begin with a classic grapevine wreath base and pick from oodles of embellishments to create a fall or winter vibe. Each week Maddie will bring a fun craft to help you get ready for the holidays. One week we will play with a variety of techniques using stencils, stamps and textures to make a slew of your own beautiful and funky holiday wrap and tags especially for gift giving. All materials will be provided. No class on 11/23. Sign up at sslarts.org.

Community Happenings The Co-Op Welcomes Two New Staff Members Welcome, Abram and Corky! South Salt Lake’s Community Opportunity Center (The Co-Op) is Promise South Salt Lake’s newest effort, focusing on adults transitioning into new learning, jobs, careers, or business ventures. For many, this means not just changing a job, but getting support along the way with things such as housing, childcare, basic needs, and other support services. The Co-Op is a space for City residents, community groups, and partner organizations to connect, work, learn, and grow. Located inside the Columbus Center, The Co-Op includes 9,000 square feet of workspaces, reservable private meeting rooms, classrooms and event spaces. Promise SSL has recently hired two dedicated community members to help South Salt Lake deliver on its promises to community members. Please help us welcome Abram and Corky! Abram was born and raised in Idaho where he received his Master’s in Public Administration. He has been involved in the City of South Salt Lake since beginning his career at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah. He is dedicated to creating systems of change for our communities. Outside of work,

Abram enjoys attending concerts, collecting vinyl records, and running. Corky, a Salt Lake City native, received her BS in Geography from the University of Utah and is working on her Master of Public Administration. She is very community-driven, focusing on different ways neighborhoods and people interact with each other to improve the lives of everyone. Corky enjoys baseball, music, attending the ballet, and learning about everything. The Co-Op is currently open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information about events and programs please visit The Co-Op Website at: sslcoop.org. FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS • Need help with an application or having difﬁculties connecting to resources, such as housing, health care, or food? Promise Family Liaison Team, 801-483-6057, promise@sslc.gov • Need help with internet service, or getting computer access? The Co-Op, 801-512-3983, Abram Sherrod, asherrod@sslc.gov

Promise A Commitment to Improvement: Harlem Children’s Zone 10 Years Later 10 years ago, some City officials and members of the Promise South Salt Lake leadership team visited the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) for the first time to learn about this organization that set out to address not just some but all of the issues children and families face. Inspiration from the HCZ model along with other research and the specific considerations for our SSL community grew to become what Promise South Salt Lake is today. A decade after that first visit, with a commitment to continuous improvement, Promise leaders, Domoina Kendell and Kelli Meranda, went back to Harlem to spend three days learning about the systems and programs that make up the robust cradle-to-career infrastructure of the HCZ. Meranda said,” It was amazing to see the “Whatever it Takes” motto of the HCZ in action in Harlem. They have well-structured programs serving youth and families across the whole cradle-to-career pipeline. Seeing firsthand the model from which our Promise South Salt Lake programs were built was really inspiring. I saw the strengths in our system and brought home ideas for expanded services through our Promise programs.” Over the next year, Promise South Salt Lake staff will have an opportunity to work with staff from the HCZ William Julius Wilson Institute to examine and expand our cradle-to-career system.

Wasatch Wanderers rescues abandoned exotic pets, ducks and geese By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

hen people think of animal rescue, they usually think about the thousands of abandoned dogs or cats waiting to be placed in forever homes. But Wasatch Wanderers rescue a different type of animal. Although Adison Smith and co-founder Kade Tyler have been rescuing animals for more than 10 years, it wasn’t until last September that they created the nonprofit Wasatch Wanderers to help domestic waterfowl, farm animals and exotic pets. “I’ve always been very passionate about helping animals because they don’t have a voice for themselves,” Smith said. “We just recognized there was a big need for farm and exotic animal rescue.” Last fall, Smith was contacted by Weber State University to rescue more than 60 ducks and geese stranded on the school’s campus. Water for the animals was drying up and the waterfowl were being attacked by dogs. Geese had been at WSU for several years, but as the birds reproduced, and as people dropped off their pet geese and ducks on campus, the number of birds had increased, creating a problem at the school. “For years, these geese had been seen as the Weber State unintentional mascot. They’d put the geese on shirts and hats and COVID masks,” Smith said. “I organized a rescue team and found homes for the geese.” That’s when she decided to create Wasatch Wanderers, and during the last year, the organization has rescued more than 500 domestic waterfowl. Smith said people don’t realize pet ducks and geese have been genetically altered with wings too small for their bodies. They get too fat to fly to safety. Because they can’t sustain flight, they don’t migrate and get stuck in ponds when the water freezes. “They rely on humans to keep them alive. You’ll see a lot of dead waterfowl because they can't leave and they’ve become an easy target for predators,” Smith said. “People just don’t know they can’t fly or forage on their own.” The goal of Wasatch Wanderers is to remove domestic waterfowls from places that aren’t safe and put them in forever homes. But it’s not just geese and ducks rescued by the group, they also take in pigs, chickens, cows, hamsters, turtles and fish. Smith is often contacted by shelters across the state who have a rooster, pig or duck that’s going to be euthanized. She takes those animals and gives them to one of the 50 foster homes willing to take in farm animals. They recently saved a pig from a shelter near Vernal and rescued an additional four pigs from California. Wasatch Wanderers paid for a volunteer to transport the pigs to a foster home and got the animals medical care, including one pig that had eight babies after it was rescued. “We travel basically everywhere in Utah

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We travel basically everywhere in Utah where there’s a need. Wasatch Wanderers focuses on abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals. Our goal is to educate the public and get them to treat and see animals differently. Adison Smith where there’s a need,” she said. “Wasatch Wanderers focuses on abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals. Our goal is to educate the public and get them to treat and see animals differently.” It can get overwhelming when so many animals need a home. There are currently 85 roosters in the group’s care, more than 150 waterfowl, lots of guinea pigs and hamsters, and they’ve stopped accepting rabbits because they can’t afford the medical care for all the rabbits they receive. Wasatch Wanderers also rescues abandoned turtles and goldfish. In the last year, the group has saved nearly 70 turtles that have been abandoned in waterways. Smith said people don’t know that goldfish and turtles are an invasive species and damaging to wildlife. “These are living beings and they have needs and if you can’t meet those, don’t buy them,” Smith said. “Not only is it harmful and cruel to that animal to do that, it’s also illegal. It’s actually a crime in the state of Utah to abandon any domestic animal, even something as small as a goldfish.” Currently, the organization is 100% foster-based, but Smith and Tyler hope to purchase property to create an animal sanctuary when land becomes more affordable. All the money for medical care, food and transportation comes out-of-pocket or through donations. To contribute to Wasatch Wanderers, to become a foster or for more information, visit WasatchWanderers.org. “There is a resource available to pet owners who are in over their head. Don’t abandon, reach out to a rescue,” Smith said. “The biggest change we want to make is educating the public and preventing the problem at the source. Prevent those impulsive buys because that’s what so many do when they abandon their animal. Make more responsible decisions. That’s what adults are supposed to do.”l

Kade Tyler and Adison Smith, founders of Wasatch Wanderers, rescue ducks, geese, farm animals and exotic pets throughout the state. Photos courtesy of Holly Cluff

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Holidays in grief can be particularly challenging with familiar and sentimental sights, sounds, and smells reminding us our loved one is not here. Because this period of the year is built around relationships, a death in the family can make these weeks very difficult. But rather than attempt to just “grope our way” through these special days, there are ways to grow personally through the holidays as grief becomes transformative for us. Saying goodbye to a loved one is anything but easy, especially if well-meaning friends and family members expect you to just “get on with your life.” Allow time and space for grieving and crying this holiday season. Keeping a journal can provide a vital opportunity for reflection during the holidays. These weeks will not be the same as before because of the “empty chair” at the table so the pain is inevitable. A list of favorite holiday activities might be quite lengthy but make that list anyway. The list might include many holiday traditions such when the house is decorated, when and where worship takes place, and in whose home the family meals are shared. Though it is impossible to do everything “just like when Mom was here,” you can evaluate what you do for the holidays and determine, with your family’s help, which of those traditions you want to preserve. In evaluating holiday traditions, consider creating something new. Lighting a special candle, purchasing a unique holiday decoration, providing gifts to a needy family, or hosting an international student can become meaningful holiday traditions. Well-meaning friends or family may want you to attend parties and gatherings, hoping to “cheer you up” but take control of your schedule and do only as much celebrating as you feel ready to do. Choosing which events to participate in acknowledges that grief is a tiring experience. Even under the best of circumstances, holidays can be taxing so attempting to attend every event, party, or celebration may bring about total exhaustion. Instead, say “no” to some well-intentioned invitations. Simply remind friends, “My energy level hasn’t returned to where it was before he died; thank you for understanding my need to decline.” Pay close attention to physical well-being, too. Adequate rest, good nutrition, and moderate exercise is essential for the grief process. Lean meats with fresh fruits and vegetables are better choices than sugar- and fat-laden treats. If your health care provider approves, a brisk walk or other moderate exercise can help you feel better physically and emotionally. And eating a healthy diet coupled with moderate exercise is a remedy for insomnia for many mourners. Be sure to consider the spiritual aspects of life, too. Because holidays have spiritual roots make sure to include time for worship and reflection during this period. Volunteering to help others or making a memorial contribution is a meaningful way to put feet to faith during the holiday season. While it is inevitable to face pain at the holidays, following these suggestions can help bereaved individuals and families find transformative growth during this special season of the year. William G. Hoy is educational consultant to Larkin Mortuaries in Salt Lake City. Following a career of care for the dying and bereaved for a Long Beach, California-based hospice program, since 2012, Dr. Hoy has been Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Next spring, Larkin Mortuaries will host a seminar series featuring Dr. Hoy. For more information on Larkin’s educational program, please call 801-363-5781 or email skehl@larkincares.com.

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Cottonwood football closes out season, goes viral after rare fair catch free kick win at Jordan By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

he Cottonwood Colts football team was probably running on fumes two weeks after they went viral. In this day and age of social media, every single move of a football player is broadcast to the world. So it went for the Colts, who two weeks after losses at Hurricane (37-59, Oct. 7) and at home to Logan (13-49, Oct. 12) were trailing by eight points with 3:00 left in the game at Jordan High School in Sandy, Sept. 30. “It was craziness,” said Cottonwood head coach Casey Miller, looking back at what led up to this play. “We score...then missed the 2-point conversion…then after we kick off, they (Jordan) get a block in the back (penalty) that pushes them back inside the 20. We get a big TFL (tackle for loss) on third down to set up fourth-and-30 from their 5 yard-line.” Down two points, coach Miller made a call that he never has. “There were still 12 seconds on the clock,” he said. “I called timeout and asked the linesman if he had ever seen a fair catch free kick, and he said no. I walked up to the white hat and said, ‘Hey! I’m sending three guys back on this punt and they are going to be fair catching the ball and I’m gonna win this game with a free kick!’ He laughed and

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couldn’t believe it. He said he’s never seen it, so I told him, ‘You are about to.’” As the Colts kickoff team ran onto the field, the reaction around the Jordan High School stadium was one of disbelief—even from Cottonwood’s own supporters. “My parents are yelling, trying to get me fired in the stands behind me for sending out the kickoff team after making them (Jordan) punt,” Miller said. “It goes in with

12 seconds left and we hold on for the win.” The rare fair catch free kick from 47 yards was good by Cottonwood kicker Ryan Nielson, giving the Colts a come-from-behind 25-24 victory. It was the second win of the season for Cottonwood (2-8) and would be the last for this 2022 Colts team. But it was certainly memorable, and pandemonium ensued on the Cottonwood sideline that was filled with

about 34 players to coach Miller’s estimation. That was in comparison to Jordan’s sideline which had about triple the number of players who were angrily protesting to the referees along with parents and Jordan’s own coaching staff about this kick and whether or not it was legal. It turns out that though the fair catch free kick looks to be illegal, it is not; according to Rule 6-5-Article 4 of the 2022 NFHS (National Federation of High School Coaches) Handbook, it is in fact a legal play and counts as good if the free kick is made between the hash marks “on the yard line through the spot of the catch when a fair catch is (made).” In the Colts’ case, that’s what happened and so by rule, the call stood and Cottonwood went home happy with the victory. Though “it was bittersweet” to have lost the final two games, Miller added, the 2022 Cottonwood football team can always look back on two big plays that won two big games: the onside kick on the opening kickoff at homecoming against Murray, and the fair catch free kick that went viral, at Jordan l

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