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BIKE THE SPIKE LETS CITY BICYCLISTS CELEBRATE THE SESQUICENTENNIAL By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com

ll across the state and around Salt Lake City on May 10, the railroad was celebrated and honored. It was the 150th year anniversary, or sesquicentennial, of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Not to be left out, the city and arts council of South Salt Lake wanted to hold their own event tying into the region’s railroad history. They came up with an active and different event for that evening that would involve both South Salt Lake and Sugar House called Bike the Spike. Dozens of people brought their bicycles out for a ride and tour along the Parley’s Trail and S-line from Sugar House Park to Beehive Distilling. Along the way, riders stopped at several designated spots on the trail to check out pieces of art and learn about rail and local history. “Since we have a train line, it’s a big deal,” said South Salt Lake Urban Designer Sharen Hauri. “We continuously keep telling stories about railroad history and migration, which is really part of the crossroads story of South Salt Lake. Even into Sugar House, which is commerce and industry. So much is happening today. We started planning our thing last year.” The event was free for participants and attracted all ages. There were several families biking together, as well as couples and solo riders. While South Salt Lake and Sugar House were the communities linking the tour, people came from all over the valley. “I thought it was really cool,” West Jordan City resident Jrzy Reo said at Beehive Distilling after the riding tour. “This was my first event with the commuter or biking culture in the city. I don’t usually ride over here, and I had no idea about the history and artwork along the trail. The guide my group was with was very knowledgeable. I liked that it was a free event and sponsored by local companies.” The bike tour began in Sugar House Park, at the art and water overflow installation known as The Draw. All the cyclists received some insight and history about the project from one of the lead engineers involved. From there, they splintered into groups of 20 or so and departed from The Draw every five minutes or so. They then traveled to six different spots along the S-line and Parley’s Trail, stopping for a few minutes at each to learn about the specific art and history. Each location featured some sort of art piece, from sculptures with historic rails and interpretive panels to long murals on the sides of buildings. At the end of the bike tour, there was an artist reception at Beehive Distilling (2234 S. West Temple). The distillery is

Riders take off in groups as part of the Bike the Spike event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad completion. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)

yet to open to the public, so this was a sneak peek. In addition to the craft cocktails and beer people could sample, there was an edible cookie dough truck and sodas. Two Salt Lake-based artists, painter Trent Call and photographer Matt Gagnon, were selected to display some of their work incorporating railroad history. Gagnon’s photo panel will be at the Roper Rail Yard, and Call has a new mural on the north wall of Beehive Distilling, facing the TRAX line. “I had a great time,” Deanne Coles, another Bike the Spike rider, said at the reception. “I enjoyed the mixture of the old and the new along the tour. As we went east to west, it was Trent Call’s mural depicts the Native American tribes involved with the neat to see the refinished and the raw.” l completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)

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Wonderbloom founder and educator, Sarah Stone, leads a musical session in SLC’s first ever preschool based in nature. (Courtesy Sarah Stone/Wonderbloom)

ature has always played a big part in Sarah Stone’s life, in her years growing up in her home state of Idaho and now here in Utah. She wanted her two young children to experience nature, too, and looked for a preschool that focused on life outdoors, but found none in Salt Lake City. She realized with her early childhood education background, doctoral work, and passion, she could start the very school she was seeking. Offering something like a forest school to the community seemed like a natural career step. Forest schools or nature schools are learning environments for young children and have been around in Europe for over 20 years, and exist in some form all around the world, including the United States. Instead of a traditional indoor classroom, children learn and play in a nature-based setting. Stone believes this is a healthy environment to promote development and learning. “Study after study after study shows all these positive benefits for children,” Stone said. “Anything from they pay better attention when they learn outside, to they have better eyesight because all the artificial lights from indoors actually create all these problems with their eyes. Cooperation is better, as well as creativity and even academic scores later on in life.” Stone wanted her own two children to experience a nature preschool, but found no such thing existed in Salt Lake City. She realized with her early childhood education background, doctoral work, and passion, she could start the very school she was seeking. Nature has always played a big part in Stone’s life, in both her home state of Idaho and now Utah. Offering something like a forest school to the community seemed like a

natural career step. Wee Humans was started in Stone’s backyard in Sugar House in 2017. Like most new endeavors or businesses, the founder was uncertain if it would be successful. They filled up with the maximum allotment of eight kids the first year though. Soon after, the waitlist grew to seven times the enrollment capacity the second year. Stone knew she had begun a preschool that would only blossom over time. So after just one year in a backyard in Sugar House, Wee Humans was already looking to expand. Stone wanted to find a larger facility, but one that already existed and wasn’t being used during the day. Tying in with the nature school philosophy of taking care of the earth and not being wasteful, a space that was currently sitting vacant was ideal. A downtown place of worship, Cathedral Church of St. Mark, was discovered. The spot proved to be the perfect fit for a growing nature preschool. Wee Humans morphed into a nonprofit and became Wonderbloom. The new, larger space at 231 E. 100 South will open June 10 for summer sessions. Jayne Tirado is a Salt Lake parent who has been taking her two young girls to the city’s first nature preschool for over a year now. She and her children have enjoyed their time in the backyard in Sugar House and are excited to play and learn in the new location. “When we first moved to Utah, we were looking for a different way of learning,” Tirado said. “There are so many good schools, but we wanted something outside and in nature. Here, they play with bugs and eggs and chickens; everything has a purpose and they have so much fun. It’s a calm and organized way of learning.”

Tirado has signed up Isabela, 4, and Violeta, 2, for some summer sessions. These are week long learning sessions, morning and afternoon, centered around a different nature topic or theme each week. These include an “ooey gooey” session, where children play in the mud and touch worms and various things “gooey” in nature. Another week’s option is “nocturnal ninjas,” focused on different plants and animals that come alive and thrive at night. In addition to the learning agenda, Wonderbloom kids practice yoga most days and eat a healthy organic snack. Local food sources and vendors are usually used. In the fall, carrots and other root vegetables that the children love to harvest are eaten. Chickens will be coming to the new space as well, maintaining a hands-on approach to learning about farming and tending backyard animals. The classroom is essentially the courtyard of the church, with the ability to move indoors on bad air or inclement weather days. The surrounding church walls offer shade and sound barriers. Although nestled in the heart of a busy city, the preschool is quiet and safe. While it moves from its humble roots in Sugar House to its new downtown location, Stone only sees further growth for Wonderbloom and the nature school movement in the United States. As classes fill up to 24 students, and waitlists continue to grow, it’s only a matter of time before Stone takes the nature playschool to a different and larger space in Salt Lake. “I want to offer this kind of education to all children,” Stone said. “As cheesy as that sounds, that’s my hope. We hope to offer scholarships in the future, too.” l

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Region baseball co-championship comes to Highland By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

Isaiah Flores touches home during a 14-2 rout of Skyline. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

ast season, the Highland baseball team snagged the fourth and final playoff spot in Region 6 and had a quick postseason exit. Things were much different this time around. The 2019 Rams didn’t have to sweat it out down the stretch and wonder whether they’d qualify for the Class 5A state tournament. Highland posted an 11-4 league record, tying it with Olympus for the top spot. It was a five-game improvement from last year. Overall, the Rams went 18-6 during this year’s regular season. Highland won one of three meetings with Olympus, knocking the Rams down to the No. 2 seed for the playoffs. However, Highland had great success against other league foes. It swept West and Skyline in the teams’ three meetings and beat both East and Murray two out of three times. The pitching and fielding was solid for Highland in league play. The team didn’t allow more than six runs in any region game

and held opponents to fewer than four runs nine out of 15 contests. Meanwhile, the Rams’ offense had some potent moments, including amassing 12 runs in a shutout of Olympus on April 17, piling up 19 runs and 13 runs in blowouts over East on April 23 and April 26, respectively, and scoring 14 runs in a 12-run win over Skyline on May 9. Highland went into the playoffs on a roll, having won four games in a row and six of its last seven. The Rams had a tough matchup with Maple Mountain, the thirdplace team from Region 8. It wasn’t pretty from the start, as Maple Mountain battered the Rams with 11 runs in the opening inning on its way to a 19-3 rout. The outcome was a nightmare for Highland, though it did have some memorable individual moments. Max Moore smacked two home runs, and Will Koelliker added another one. With the loss, Highland moved to the one-loss bracket, hoping to preserve its sea-

son. Unlike last year when the Rams bowed out of the tournament with a defeat in game two, they regrouped following the disappointing blowout and edged Woods Cross, Region 5’s No. 4 seed, 8-7. Moore hit another home run to help keep his team alive in the tournament. The victory improved Highland’s overall record to 19-7. The Rams and Olympus Titans clashed for the fourth time this year when the rivals met May 17 in the one-loss bracket of the tournament. Olympus won the season series 2-1 and that trend continued in the playoffs. In a low-scoring affair, Olympus three runs in the second inning to overcome a 2-0 deficit proved to be enough. Last season was the first time the Rams had reached the playoffs since 2005. The team’s back-to-back postseason appearances marks the first time it has achieved this feat this century. The 19 wins are almost the most for Highland in two decades. l

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International Rescue Committee celebrates 25 years with Journey to the Wasatch By Jennifer J. Johnson | J.Johnson@mycityjournals.com

silver anniversary for a Salt Lake humanitarian relief organization has more than a silver lining for Utah’s refugees. The Journey to the Wasatch is how the International Rescue Committee (IRC) describes its annual fundraising event. The event’s name pays honor to the literal journey of more than 11,000 refugees from war-torn and other countries who have journeyed to the Wasatch area. The Wasatch Mountains are a key part of the journey, both on the front end, where refugees see images or even videos of the area’s iconic mountains, and their actual arrival, where refugees then see the nearly 12,000-foot mountains in real life, upon their arrival to Utah. This year’s Journey celebration, commemorating the Salt Lake chapter’s 25th anniversary, was held March 28 at the Falls Event Center. IRC Salt Lake City hosted 150-plus philanthropists and refugee-rights advocates at the silver anniversary celebration. The evening program raised approximately $25,000 for the organization. The evening offered the opportunity to learn about the organization’s annual accomplishments, to contribute to fundraising efforts, and to be treated to international cuisine. The cuisine was prepared and served by many refugees who have endured their own journey to come to the Wasatch Front. The night was a proud one for bona fide businesspeople growing out of IRC’s Spice Kitchen business incubator, fed by the New Roots The Salt Lake Chapter of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has helped more than 11,000 refugees journey to Salt Lake the past 25 years. IRC’s Spice Kitchen farming program. Refugee entrepreneurs Incubator helps refugees launch food-related entrepreneurial businesses. (Photo Credit IRC) billed for their catering services and had the chance to be spotlighted to Salt Lake philannesses, pursue advanced education, and even force Services (DWS) Executive Jon Pier- always the highlight.” thropists and dignitaries. own their own homes. pont initially expanded IRC’s refugee service IRC key to county’s Welcoming CommuInside the IRC “IRC gives the local government a road- offering to 24 months of services. This de- nity status Charged with resettling refugees, IRC map as to global refugee-management poli- cision placed Utah’s refugee welcoming in This past year, Salt Lake County has is a non-governmental organization (NGO) cy,” said IRC supporter and local activist par- best-of-class status. been recognized as a Certified Welcoming which serves as “The first faces refugees ticipating on the Utah Muslim Civic League “Most refugees [settling in other com- Community. IRC is crucial to that credential. see when they arrive in Salt Lake City,” ex- and Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy munities] receive three-to-six months of plained Salt Lake City IRC Chapter Execu- Luna Banuri. “IRC has raised the standard services, [from] IRC or other resettlement The certification is a unique distinction and one helping the region distinguish itself as tive Director Natalie El-Deiry. The United for refugees.” agencies,” said El-Deiry. “Salt Lake City has a strong business community with a diverse States Secretary of State has officially authoso many innovative programming that has workforce. rized IRC and the local Catholic Community Utah cares for refugees helped support refugees in so many ways. Utah’s unique and powerful bipartisan “IRC is a key partner in the WelcomServices as the two agencies to arrange for That has put us on the map in a different ing movement,” said Ze Min Xiao, director culture and courage to cross party lines to do refugees’ journeys to Utah. way.” of the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office for The refugee journey to Utah, El-Deiry the right thing in aiding refugees allows for this rich level of service to refugees journeyThe spice of life—and of business New Americans. “For over a decade, Salt said, is “a complex and arduous one” and Six years ago, the Spice Kitchen Incuba- Lake County has the privilege of supporting IRC Salt Lake City is honored to help incoming to the state. “When other states were questioning tor was born. Spice Kitchen currently com- the IRC’s economic empowerment programs. ing refugees access housing, education, emwhether to accept refugees into their comprises more than 50 refugees who own 38 dif- New Roots and the Spice Kitchen Incubator ployment and healthcare needs. munities, Governor Herbert stood up and ferent businesses, representing food from 25 are prime examples of programs that are conIRC Utah comprises 65 employees and what El-Deiry depicted as “an army of volun- expressed the importance of continuing to countries and five continents. For the Journey tributing to the building of integrated comaccept refugees into our community and [un- to the Wasatch 2019 celebration, IRC Salt munities.” teers” staffing 20 different programs. The Salt Lake City IRC received sponIn serving more than 11,000 refugees the derscored] the value they add,” said El-Deiry. Lake City hired three of the vendors. “Being in our community, it gives me a “What we find with Spice Kitchen,” said sorship for its 25th annual Journey event past 25 years, El-Deiry said the local office has developed programming that exceeds the lot of strength that our governor went against El-Deiry, “is a lot of people have food back- from eBay as its Humanitarian Sponsor. Othofferings from many to most other IRC loca- the grain,” said Banuri, adding, “It was very grounds and wanted to transfer those skills to er major sponsors included Young Living the United States.” Foundation, Oportun, Susan Poulin of Sotions. These services include those from the brave of him.” Commitments from former governor “At the events, we always make it a theby’s Summit Realty, and both Utah’s Own Spice Kitchen Business Incubator, services such as helping refugees start their own busi- Jon Huntsman and Utah Division of Work- point to showcase the entrepreneurs. That is and LDS Charities. l

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The Salt Lake Chapter of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) raised $25,000 for its refugee programs, which are considered best-in-class by global refugee-management resources. (Photo Credit IRC)

The Salt Lake Chapter of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) encourages area residents to “raise their cup” for refugees. IRC has aided 11,000-plus refugees in their journeys to the Wasatch Front. (Photo Credit IRC)

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Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson credits the county’s becoming a certified Welcoming County as one of the major accomplishments the past year. Wilson was the keynote for 25th annual Journey to the Wasatch fundraiser. (Photo Credit IRC)

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All that Jazz: Former beat writer releases book for Utah Jazz fans By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

atching his sons’ lacrosse games and his daughter’s volleyball games, Deseret News writer Jody Genessy said he’s watching his favorite sporting events, a far cry from when he was a self-described “fanatic” Utah Jazz fan who painted his face before going to the NBA games with his dad or spending nine years as a beat writer covering his favorite basketball team. Even after calling it quits, like many greats before him — Jazz point guard John Stockton, power forward Karl Malone, and one of the all-time winning most coaches Jerry Sloan — Genessy occasionally has returned to the arena, filling in on the beat, knowing the workload ahead of him. “I loved covering the Jazz,” he said. “As a kid, I tried to spin the ball like Adrian Dantley, and I grew up watching the Jazz. Covering the Jazz, I was there firsthand to see them, but it was also madness. It was a crazy travel schedule. I saw a lot of airports, car rentals, hotels and arenas, but never the touristy sites.” Genessy said his routine would include covering morning shoot-arounds to get quotes then return to the arena at 5 p.m. to interview coaches, transcribe notes, look at stats before covering the game. He was on the road 90 days per year. “I tried to show readers what it was like behind the scenes,” he said. “I had access to the guys in the locker room and I wanted to give Jazz fans a flavor, a feel of what it was like. By the end, I was mentally exhausted, it was a grind, and I knew it was time I needed to change my beat.” Just after he let go of covering the Jazz in 2017, he was approached about writing the book “100 Thing Jazz Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die,” which will have a book signing June 15 at Barnes & Noble in West Jordan (7157 Plaza Center Drive in Jordan Landing). It has already been a steady seller on Amazon and will have a second printing. After thinking about writing the book for a week and being encouraged by everyone, especially his wife, he agreed. One week later he had an outline of the book’s 100 chapters. “As I sat down and typed up a list, Pete Maravich, the Jazz name, the team moving to Salt Lake City, Adrian Dantley, Stockton’s short shorts, ‘City of Utah,’ I became excited about the book,” he said. Carving out time from his family, fulltime job and working as a health coach, Genessy spent the next five months, “writing it a little bit everywhere” in the break room at the Deseret News, at his home office, even at McDonald’s in his hometown of Herriman where he had free Wi-Fi and drink refills. He spent hours “strolling through memory lane”: watching Jazz highlights from Pete Maravich (“I would have loved to see him play”) to Michael Jordan pushing off Bryon

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Russell in the NBA finals, and rereading his nine years of stories, including covering the Hall of Fame inductions. He read other accounts of the team, interviewed current and former players and coaches. Genessy even put out a poll on Twitter, which Mehmet Okur humorously responded, so it was included in “100 Things” book. “I did get some fresh interviews, but I also used a lot of research,” he said. “If there was a good quote or information from a game at the time, it was truer than recalling it three decades later, so I gave credit. It’s been neat, emotional, reliving memories and comebacks. I had forgotten or didn’t known some of the pranks I wrote about, like Adrian Dantley being fined 30 pieces of silver. It’s a funny story.” The book tells stories of “the shot,” which Stockton relived 20 years later (but “he only got off his tippy toes” this time around) to point guard Mo Williams posting on social media about Big Al Jefferson’s 10-foot-by12-foot bed, which “nobody wanted to move so it sold with the house” when Jefferson left. Other stories and chapters got cut, Genessy said as he wrote 110,000 words when the book editor requested only 60,000 to 70,000. Fortunately, his favorite chapter, “Stockton’s shorts,” remained. “I love how that was laid out in the book,” he said. “I wrote ‘In honor of John Stockton’s trunks, the chapter will be short. The end.’ And it ended the page. I also loved writing about the ‘City of Utah’; it cracked me up to relive it. I think the ‘Villains’ chapter was fun to write and entertaining to read.” Genessy said covering the Jazz, he had to “be fair, not a fan,” writing about “good performances and when they struggle.” He also had to learn to read the players and coaches. At one point in the book, he wrote he received a stern response by Sloan when he questioned Carlos Boozer’s struggling game. “Sloan defends his players, and if outsiders question and give too much grief, they can feel his reproach,” Genessy said. “One time I talked to him and asked, ‘Have you considered toying with the lineup?’ He said, ‘I don’t toy with anything.’ It was a poor choice of my words, and I got a stern look from Jerry. You don’t want to be on the end of it.” Genessy wrote about the Jazz at times he wasn’t on the beat, interviewing others to gain perspective. One such occasion was to address the 1992 playoffs that got delayed against the Los Angeles Clippers after the Rodney King trial verdict was announced and the team found itself escorted to practice facilities for their safety. Genessy also missed covering the Jazz during Frank Layden’s reign, but he asked him to write the forward to his book.

Seen here with two of his four children, Jackson (left) and Aidan, Jody Genessy opens a box of his books, “100 Things Jazz Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.” (Photo courtesy of Heather Genessy)

“It was an honor to interview Frank Layden,” Genessy said. “He was the bridge from the early days until now. He’s the ambassador for the Jazz, being the funny guy and able to put everything into perspective. He’s still very much admired.” On the beat, he said he had to adjust to the players as he interviewed them. “Deron Williams always wore his emotions on his sleeve, so if he had a bad day, he didn’t want to talk,” he said. “Alec Burks always gave short answers. He didn’t want to be interviewed, so the interview would be done in one minute. Mehmet Okur always gave four responses (because of the Turkish to English language barrier), but over the years, his English got better.” On the upside, Genessy said many players were great to interview, and Earl Watson was especially fun and gregarious. Every interview he had with current coach Quin Snyder, Genessy felt he “got smarter about basketball. He is a good teacher, brilliant.” Genessy also appreciated Gordon Hayward’s dad driving him around Indianapolis one day, giving him insight about his son, which was revealed in the book addressing their “van talk.” “I could see how he tried to help and their relationship — the love and support of each other,” he said. “He opened the door into their lives and gave light to the up and coming player. It made a great story.” Genessy tried to put the chapters in pri-

ority order and consulted others before naming his first chapter, “Stockton to Malone.” “I talked to (Deseret News columnist) Lee Benson who said Larry H. Miller would be his No. 1 chapter,” he said about one of the sports writers he admires along with Deseret News writers Brad Rock and Doug Robinson. “Without Larry Miller, there probably would be no Utah Jazz. But for 20 years, the Jazz were ‘Stockton to Malone,’ and in a lot people’s minds, they still are. They’re the foundation; they have the statues, the streets on the map.” Decades later, Genessy now sees current teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, which he nicknamed the Stifle Tower, as what may become “the next generation of ‘Stockton to Malone.’” While writing the book may be Genessy’s “final chapter” in writing about the Jazz, it isn’t of his support for the team. Now Genessy, who has more flexibility in his current Deseret News assignment, may be watching the playoffs on the sidelines with his four children. “We invest our heart and soul in teams; we want the championship,” he said. “We follow the sport, fall in love with the people, fantasize our role on the team, yell, be supportive, wear the gear. This year, if Utah wins the first and second rounds (against the league’s toughest teams), it will be a breeze to win the NBA finals.” l

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Shine a Light Walk creates community for NF patients, raises money for research By Cami Mondeaux | c.mondeaux@mycityjournals.com

he Children’s Tumor Foundation hosted the Shine a Light Walk providing a space for fundraising and community building at Sugar House Park May 11. The walk was intended to unite families and friends to bring neurofibromatosis (also called NF) out of the shadows and eliminate stigma against it. “It’s an event where [NF patients] can find a friend and don’t feel so different,” said Brandie Evans, Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) Utah Leadership Council representative. NF is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. The lifelong disorder affects one in 3,000 people and can affect bones, vision and other bodily systems, according to CTF. The disorder is different for everyone who has it, Evans said. Evans has a 7-year-old daughter, Rylie, who has been diagnosed with NF Type 1, one of the three distinct classifications. This distinction commonly affects cranial nerves, causing Rylie to be blind in her left eye. These tumors were first diagnosed when Rylie was 19 months old and her family has “found a way to work around those,” Evans said. There is no cure for NF, but there are ex-

tensive treatments for the disease including surgery, chemotherapy and medication. The Shine a Light Walk served as a way to spread awareness of the those who live with NF while raising money for research. All proceeds generated from the walk went toward CTF, the leader in the fight to find a cure for NF, according to the foundation’s press release. The event attracted nearly 500 participants, raising more than $30,000, according to Rebecca Harris, senior manager of public relations for CTF. “It was a wonderful day,” Harris said. Before the walk began, the Sugar Beet Pavilion at Sugar House Park was buzzing with activity: face painting, balloon animals, food, a raffle and more. Nearly every participant wore T-shirts reading “End NF” or “I know a fighter.” This walk is the main fundraising event for the CTF, Evans said, but what makes the event special is that it creates a community for those living with the disorder. Kids like Rylie rarely get the chance to make friends, spending most of their lives in and out of the hospital. “They go to the doctor a lot,” Evans said. “They get a lot of MRIs. There are a lot of unknowns. [The walk] allows them to

find a community and forget about all those things.” The .8-mile walk at Sugar House Park was specifically chosen because of its accessibility, easy terrain and a course that would

be inclusive to everyone who participated. “I would just encourage everyone to participate,” Evans said. “Whether you’re affected or not, reach out and help those in need.” l

Participants sport neurofibromatosis capes and T-shirts while they walk the .8-mile course at Sugar House Park at the Shine a Light Walk May 11. The walk was intended to bring families and friends together to bring neurofibromatosis (NF) out of the shadows and eliminate stigma against it. (Cami Mondeaux/City Journals)

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High school students learn about careers in the digital world By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

erriman High student Patrick Brown may opt for a career in information technology. The high school senior attended the recent DigiForge information technology career fair where he attended three sessions: database, game design and cybersecurity. “It was really fun to learn about cryptology and script,” he said, adding that he already knows C#, C++ and JavaScript. “It can all help to have a good understanding as a base for a career.” Sponsored by the Wasatch Front South Region Consortium, about 250 students selected from 14 industry presenters who spoke on topics from data science to game development. They also could tour Salt Lake Community College’s Center for Arts and Media as the presentations were held at the College’s South City campus. “Our conference goals are to inspire and excite students about technology careers, show possible career paths, and offer creative learning opportunities,” said Patti Larkin, Canyons School District Careers and Technical Education coordinator. Students from Jordan, Canyons, Murray, Tooele, Salt Lake and Granite school districts came to learn about their technology career options.

Corner Canyon High School junior Jack Eckersley is interested in pursuing a career in animation and game design, but he also attended the session, “Databases: The Most Delicious Secret in Information Technology” where he learned from Control 4’s Andrea Allred about how some companies, such as Target, customize letters to their customers based on what coupons they use. Allred said data also has been used to identify where malaria is reported in Zimbabwe, then teams are sent to try to eliminate any standing water to combat the disease. “Data is used in so many different places and ways, but databases are needed to be kept secure, with a strong password, firewalls and encrypted information,” she said. “With more and more data being collected, we need more database analysts and administrators. There’s a lot of opportunities to get involved and available resources.” In another session, Murray High sophomore Lincoln Pham was learning about 3D graffiti from SpyHop’s Chris Manfre. Manfre demonstrated how to use layers, saturation, clipping, levels and blending in Adobe Photoshop to achieve their own artwork. He also said he changed from a career as an audio engineer for death metal bands

to studying graphic design so he could make album covers for bands. “Find out what you like to do and go for it,” he said. Lincoln said he already has an idea of the career he’d like to pursue — cybersecurity. “It’s basically hacking, but with permission,” he said, adding that he also attended sessions in cybersecurity and computer myths. “I’d be deciphering codes, which aren’t hard, but fun to do. I’m planning to take computer science classes, but this gave me a head start.” Pat Wright, who chairs the event, said part of the reason to interest high school students in technology information careers is to fill positions. “There’s not enough people in the jobs now and by 2020, we expect it to grow to 2 million people,” he said, adding that there are about 300,000 people in the field now. “There’s a lot of technology out there that is growing and not enough Utahns to fill the demand.” He recommended students as young as elementary start learning more about computer programming as more careers will incorporate it in the future. He said by middle school, students should learn computer

High school students from across Salt Lake Valley attended DigiForge information technology fair where Control4’s Andrea Allred shared with students “Databases: The Most Delicious Secret in Information Technology.” (Julie Slama/City Journals)

science, and in high school, programming should be required. While he applauded districts where students learn code.org in elementary, he also recommended students learn more coding, such as the free Utah Code Camp on June 8, which teaches students from age 5 to 15 skills from Arduino and Scratch to Unity and HTML (www.utahgeekevents.com/events/ kids-code-camp-2019). “It’s becoming a digital world from artists to virtual reality to gaming to understanding data,” Wright said. “We need our kids to be prepared and get excited about their future.” l

To the Job-Seeking College Grad: Brand Yourself By Trisha Jensen Director of the Westminster College Career Center It’s graduation season and college students around the country are on the hunt for their first job. For many, this is a time filled with worry, stress and deep, internal questions about what’s next. Before you hit panic button, breathe. What the best advice for standing out from the crowd of applications? Brand yourself. A personal brand is about more than just logos and business cards. Your brand should present your application as a job seeker as a polished, intentional package all about you. Your focus when building out your job search materials is to make the hiring managers and recruiters lives easier. Do that by making it obvious that you are an excellent candidate and exactly what they are looking for. Below are a few important ways to ensure you make the recruiter’s job easy and will land an invite for the first interview.

ComplimenTarY pieCeS

Your materials, which may include a resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and perhaps a portfolio should all work together. Select a resume template you like, but make sure you use the basic design elements consistently throughout any materials you submit. In addition to the design elements, use the information and how it’s communicated on each piece to complement one another. The resume is written in the third person, restrictive on space, and limited to concise accomplishment statements about your past experiences. To supplement the restrictive resume, use the cover letter with a narrative voice to share more in-depth stories about a few of your past experiences—ones you couldn’t communicate in the resume format. Finally, use your LinkedIn profile to provide an in-depth catalog of all your experience (no page limit here), your interests, and share a compelling summary about who you are as a professional and job seeker. Each of these pieces has its purpose and should be used as an opportunity to share a bit more about why you are a great candidate.

WhaT Do Your maTerialS SaY aBouT You?

There is a lot riding on these limited materials—your onepage resume has to convince a stranger that you not only meet the job requirements, but that they may also want to have you as a coworker. With that in mind, it’s important to realize recruiters and hiring managers make a number of assumptions about you, your experience and what you are bringing to the table, and it’s not only based on the words you use. Recruiters make assumptions about candidates based on the font selected, the email address provided (Gmail vs. Yahoo), the level of detail used, and the organization of specific information on the page. Be purposeful with each detail and ask trusted mentors and advisors to proofread and provide feedback.

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Companies do their best to include what they value—in a role and within the organization—in the job description and on their website. Identify key words within the job description and the company’s values and mission on their website and mirror their language in your materials. Using their lingo will again help demonstrate that you are a natural fit and make the recruiter see that you are the obvious choice for an interview.

KnoW Your inDuSTrY

When building out your materials, be aware of nuisances specific to the industry you are applying to. While resume tips, tricks, and templates are advertised as universal, that is not always true. You need to think broadly about the industry and what it values. Applying to a position in a creative field? Demonstrate your ability to make something mundane (most resumes) into an eye catching page with unique layouts, fonts, etc. Hoping to land a gig as a technical writer? Be sure the attention to detail and descriptive language that will be expected in your work is reflected in your materials. Don’t know what’s important in the role or industry you’re applying to? Keep reading.

aSK ThoSe in The KnoW

If you don’t know, ask. Find people in your network who have held jobs similar to the ones you’re seeking. Use your faculty, family, friends, LinkedIn connections, your neighbor’s sister—anyone you can find. Ask if they’d be willing to give some advice, but be selective. Make sure they are in a position to be in the know. Everyone seems to have an opinion on this subject, but not all are actually in the position to be helpful. Hopefully this has been helpful as you prepare to apply for that next job. Remember, at the end of the day these materials represent you, so make sure you like them and feel confident sending them out into the hiring world.

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Highland’s Freshman Success succeeds beyond academics By Courtney Smith | c.smith@mycityjournals.com

Students utilizing the program’s resources. (Courtney Smith/City Journals)

s soon as you set foot in room D-102, you feel right at home. The Freshman Success Program at Highland High School is much more than academic tutoring provided to incoming students. It’s a family-like environment; a safe space for new students to adjust to the more rigorous demands of high school, academically and otherwise. Freshmen can use the resources such as the printer and internet, make new friends while enjoying free Friday pizza, or have quiet study time away from the intimidating cafeteria filled with older students. Prior to the program’s implementation, only half of each incoming freshman class earned passing grades. Now, in its 14th year, the pass rate hovers at a consistent 70 to 80 percent. Claudia Bellamy, the Freshman Success Team director, humbly attributes the success to the broad range of support that the program encompasses and the teamwork of the entire school. It is not a disciplinary program or strictly a tutoring program, but a safe haven for freshmen to address any and all of their needs, from forgetting a locker combination to asking for advice on interpersonal relationships. “No question is too silly or problem too big; we do our best to help wherever we can,” reads the Freshman Success flyer. Bellamy and her dedicated team of Geoff Allred and Dean Collett truly mean that. Bellamy, Allred, and Collett collectively possess over a century’s worth of experience at Highland High School, and their passion for helping students succeed permeates the atmosphere of the Freshman Success room. They monitor students’ grades and attendance weekly, helping with homework, assignments, and arranging tutoring sessions when needed with National Honors Society

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members. A team of TAs from the junior and senior classes also assist with study sessions. They review the at-risk list of students every Monday to ensure that no student falls behind and any possible issues are remedied immediately. “Instead of going to the third or fourth term and realizing a student isn’t going to pass, we can find struggling kids right in the first term,” Bellamy said. “No student falls through the cracks.” The program is responsible for much more than helping struggling students pass their classes; in the last two terms of this academic year, approximately 40 percent of the Freshman Success students earned spots on the Honor Roll. The team also encourages students to “pick two,” or join at least two extracurricular activities during the school year. “I like to tell students that you never get this time back,” Bellamy said, “so have fun.” Many of the students join a sports team or an activity such as the choir, and they tend to stick with those activities throughout the year. Students Maea and Sam are two such

L to R: Dean Collett, Claudia Bellamy and Geoff Allred of the award-winning Freshman Success Program. (Courtney Smith/City Journals)

athletes who were encouraged to join the school’s sports teams. Maea, a football player and wrestler, and Sam, a basketball player, pop into D-102 to chat with their mentor Collett whenever they can. Collett’s friendly and welcoming demeanor invites them to talk about everything from plans to friends, and Maea and Sam promise they will continue visiting Collett even when they become sophomores. High school is challenging for a number of reasons beyond academics. Collett and Allred also see many students who are simply overwhelmed by a new school and being the youngest on the roster. Bellamy recalled one student who struggled with drug addiction, naturally adversely affecting his education. He spent a tremendous amount of time with the Freshmen Success Team and eventually turned things around thanks to their support and care, managing to graduate high school with scholarships for college. A group of freshmen chatted about their upcoming final exams while enjoying their lunch together. Despite being excited about their upcoming summer vacations, the stu-

The decorative and encouraging environment. (Courtney Smith/City Journals)

dents admit they will miss being a part of the freshman program. “I like it because it’s a quiet place that’s not crowded, and you’re not in trouble,” expressed one student. She continued to describe her former schools in comparison to Highland. “They didn’t have anything like this,” she said. “Here, you’re supported in every area, in school and in life. The people here really care about you. My freshmen year has been a great experience.” As fond as they are of their freshman experience, they are definitely excited to learn to drive next year. With so many benefits of the Freshman Success program, it’s no wonder they’ve received national recognition and have won an award from the National Community of Caring organization. Yet the team isn’t in it for the fame. Allred said, “We do it for the kids, of course.” “That’s the most rewarding thing,” Bellamy said. “The kids have taught me more than we taught them. They keep you young.”

Maea and Sam sit down with Dean Collett daily. (Courtney Smith/City Journals)

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Highland boys, girls have solid showing at region track meet By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

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Highland’s track team competes at the state competition. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

hough track is largely an individual sport, teamwork came up big for the Highland Rams at the Region 6 meet, May 8 and 9. The girls team placed second among the six teams in the region, and the boys were fifth. When officials tallied the scores, the boys and girls together had the highest total among all competitors. “We have been very satisfied with the season,” head coach Gary Rowles said. On the girls’ side, Amy Frank set a 27-year-old school record in the 100 meters, taking first in the event at the meet. Her time of 12.26 seconds topped the output of Tiffany Jackson’s time in 1992. Her efforts in the 200 were also good enough for top honors. “[Frank] has definitely been our outstanding athlete this season,” Rowles said. “She has consistently placed in all of our invitationals and goes into the state meet with the fastest qualifying time in the girls 100 meters.” Annie Murdock placed first in the 400, and Moira Hicks was the individual winner in the 100 hurdles. Lili Fifita placed first in the shot put. Rowles had nothing but praise for his girls and their hard work and performances all season. The team lost out on a team title by a slim margin. “We had high expectations coming into the season for our girls team, and, for the most part, they met those expectations,” he said. “A few key injuries down the stretch hurt our chances of repeating as region champs, but so many girls stepped up that it wasn’t a disappointment at all. We went into the last event of the meet with a chance to

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win it, but Skyline’s victory in that relay gave them the team championship.” Ben Nielsen captured the title in the boys high jump. Also, for the second straight year, the boys 4x100 relay team won that event. Lynn Aung, Ben Boren, Nick Pembroke and Jonah Gaye took part in that title run. Pembroke also qualified for state in the 100, 200 and 4x400 relay, in addition to the 4x100 relay. Aung also placed in the 100, while Rex Graham was second in the long jump, third in the high jump and anchored the 4x400 relay. “Our boys team probably exceeded expectations, as they had a number of athletes step up,” Rowles said. “Our medley relay team of Josh Apgood, Hunter Justice, Brennan Going and Micah Jeppson earned a surprising second place in the first event of the meet and that set the tone for a great meet for our boys.” A total of 24 athletes qualified for state for the Rams. Many of these competitors had personal-best times at the region meet. Rowles was excited to see what Frank would do at state as well as how Murdock, Fifita and Hicks would fare against the best track athletes in Utah at the state meet, May 16 and 18. “I’m just very pleased overall with the performance of our athletes this season,” he said. “We battled weather throughout the season, even through our region meet had three weather suspensions on the first day. But, it didn’t faze our kids; they just came out and really performed well. It’s been a very satisfying season, topped off by the largest group of state qualifiers we’ve had here in the past 10 years.” l

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Abram Toronto returns the ball during action in the Region 6 boys tennis tournament May 10. (Photo courtesy Jeanine Elsholz)

inning Region 6 was going to be a tall order for the Highland boys tennis team, but the squad wasn’t far behind, placing second at the region tournament May 10. The Rams edged out Olympus for the runner-up spot, trailing only state power Skyline. Highland and Olympus were neck and neck throughout the tournament, and the two teams were tied entering the final match of the day. It was then that Jake Bauman won a three-set outing against his opponent from East. This gave Highland the point it needed to move past the Titans. Head coach Jeanine Elsholz was excited for the last victory and for her team’s efforts to come in second behind a powerful Skyline team. In the process, all five positions will have Highland representation, all with at least a No. 3 seed. “We didn’t expect to beat Skyline but hoped to stay ahead of the other teams in our region,” she said. “To finish ahead of Olympus was a big milestone for Highland; that has not happened for many years. Our team goal was to finish top two at region and top five at state. It felt so good to meet that goal. We qualified our entire team for state this year, and we don’t have any players going in as the No. 4 seed this year; this is also a first in many years.” During the regular season, Highland’s only loss came to Skyline. The Rams also won the St. George tournament earlier in the season. It’s been a huge climb for a program

that previously spent years at the bottom of the standings. In fact, just two years ago, the Rams didn’t win a single match as a team. “It felt really good to finish so high and to be one of the top teams in the region,” Elsholz said. Elsholz knew the state tournament would offer an even higher level of challenges than region. She said Class 5A boasts the most talent in the state, even more so than the 6A classification. Her team drew a tough matchup at state, and she may also be missing some players who’ll be taking AP tests the day of the tournament. Still, Elsholz knows her squad will be focused and work hard in every match at state, May 16 and 18 at Liberty Park. “This situation is far from ideal, but we will do our best,” she said. “Having to meet the top players in the state in the first round will be tough, but I fully expect our boys to give their best effort.” As the season draws to a close, Elsholz is grateful to have coached this group of boys. She also speaks highly of their attitudes and commitment to the team, to themselves and to each other. She said the remarkable turnaround from zero wins to region runners-up began two years ago after that winless season. Players such as Will Olsen, Abram Toronto, Bauman and Isaac Brickey put in up to six hours a day improving their skills and setting the pace for the rest of the squad. “This group will be a team I will never

forget,” she said. “What they have done to turn the program around at Highland High School has been amazing. To go from consistently being at the bottom of the region, to a team competing at the top, in two short years, is remarkable. These boys decided they wanted to get better and improve as a team, and they accomplished it.” Two varsity players this year Toronto (who Elsholz said is “one of the most talented kids I have ever taught”) and Brickey were beginners two years ago. Their endless hours of work paid off, and they were both a big part of the Rams’ success this year. Elsholz said graduating seniors Olsen, Toronto, Will Dale, McKay Bradford, Quinn Brush, Aidan Coles-Ritchie, Jacob Jepsen and Christian Rich have all been a big part of the recent success of the team. “The program could never have turned around without them,” Elsholz said. “The endless hours they were willing to spend on the court practicing made all the difference. The seniors who played JV this year were constantly pushing the varsity team and made the competition for varsity spots very tough throughout the season. This year’s team will always hold a special place in my heart.” Even better things could be on the horizon for Highland. On May 13, Highland’s JV team took first in Region 6. Out of seven positions, the Rams had six in the finals, winning four of them. l

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Competitive youth sports: Training Hard By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

or the past several years, youth sports have become increasingly competitive and time-consuming with year-round opportunities on various fields of play. Is there a benefit? What is the cost? Over the next two issues, the City Journals will explore the current trends of competitive youth sports with signing up for yearround options at young ages and specializing in sports early versus trying out multiple sports while looking at the effects of the intense training required that can lead to recurring pain in young athletes and burnout. Why children play sports The first thing we need to do with our young athletes, according to Aspen Institute Executive Director Tom Farrey, who authored “Game On: The All-American Race to Make Champions Of Our Children,” is to make sure this is what the kids want to do. “Youth sports is a wonderful thing. They’re terrific. We just have to understand that we’re dealing with human beings – little human beings – they’re not miniature adults and we need to listen to what they want.” The number one reason children participate in sports is because it is “fun.” In a study by George Washington University, youth listed 81 definitions of “fun” as social bonds, access to action and coaches treating players with respect. Interestingly, “winning” was the 48th reason and “earning medals” was 67th on the list as far as motivations behind young athletes playing sports. John O’Sullivan, in an article, “Why Kids Play Sports,” recommends that we let young athletes define their level of enjoyment with sports and continue to listen to their perspective throughout our evaluations of their “sporting path.” “As they get older…you might have to tell them that in order to pursue their goals in a sport, they might have to step it up a notch environment wise,” he said. “But when that time comes, let it be their decision to make the jump. If you force it, you may lose them. When we force kids to try out for a high-commitment, performance-pathway sports team, and all they want is to play and be with friends, they will burn out, lose the love of the game, and quit.” O’Sullivan also encourages parents to be patient with the varying levels of growth and performance of our children. “Your nineyear-old soccer player who only made the B team is just fine. Your 11-year-old basketball player who isn’t playing AAU is not a lost cause. Every child develops at different ages and on an individual timeline, and your best contribution is to help them fall in love with a sport so that they actually want to play and practice enough to get good at it” He further states, “The greatest athletics-related gift you can give your child is love of sport. They will take it from there.” As the entire landscape of the competitive youth sports environment has changed

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over the past decade, the one constant through all of this is: kids play sports to have fun, most stay in sports for many years because they are still having fun and a large percentage have left athletic fields because they are not having fun. Demands on young athletes At younger and younger ages, club and accelerated sports leagues options are available which lead youth into spending more time focused on one sport. Aside from the financial burdens that increase at older ages and levels, the intensity of the training for that sport – and sometimes at the exclusion of all other activities – also trends upward. Multi-sport athletes also risk overtraining and overuse with different workouts from different coaches. Despite some benefits of avoiding burnout from one sport and developing different skill sets from various sports, a high demand is put on youth’s bodies with minimal recovery time. This is where the greater cost potentially lies as more and more is being demanded of youth athletes. “Where is the research that more is better? I don’t see it,” said Carolyn Billings, Brigham Young University director of Sport Medicine and head athletic trainer. “We are pushing our youth to train more than some of our college and professional athletes, and it is wrong. Under this system we have created with such a desire for prestige and winning, we are doing a real disservice to these kids. Sports used to be such a positive thing, but we’re losing sight of those life lessons.” George Washington University professor of sports management Mark Hyman said, “The system is now designed to meet the needs of the most talented kids. We no longer value participation. We value excellence.” That demand on the bodies of those in youth sports is taking its toll with injuries that are up 500-700% from 10 years ago, including severe ones. Billings noted that she began her career in 1995 and didn’t see an ACL injury until nine or 10 years later. “Now, I typically don’t see a soccer player who hasn’t had some type of knee injury,” she said. “And those are just some of the results of what’s been happening over the last 15 years.” According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of young athletes are injured each year with half of those injuries considered preventable. Utahbased Sport Ready co-founder Robin Cecil, a physical therapist of 25 years, said. “Look around. Has an ACL become common? Have you heard your child often complain of pain? Injuries are becoming so common that it is now considered normal. Playing with pain is not normal. Giving our children Tylenol to get them through a game should not be considered normal. The ‘no pain, no gain’ motto was for a different era with different parame-

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ters. The pains that hurt at night are typically growing pains, but if it’s pains during the day, we need to address it.” Cecil often finds athletes approaching her asking for help and reporting frequent pain. “We know what causes a lot of what’s going on. We need to first recognize that it is a problem and then find ways to place the child back of the center of their own sports experience.” Some things to consider For parents with younger children considering competitive sports: • There is not a magic starting age for competitive sports • Identify your focus. Are you looking to develop your athlete or win at all costs? • Find a system that will allow children to play multiple sports through elementary school. • Understand the early specialization sports, such as gymnastics, diving, figure skating have very complex skills that are able to mastered before maturation, and also the late specialization sports (basketball, soccer, field hockey, tennis). • Consider children’s interests and match sports to children’s temperament, size and level of commitment • Consider the cost • For parents with children already in competitive youth sports • Recognize that sports have changed • Recommended guidelines are that a child does not compete or train more hours per week than their age • Understand that playing multiple sports

in the same season when competing in at least one sport at the competitive level leads to greater chances of injury • Consider the benefits of taking two months off each year for specialized athletes • Ensure that athletes are warming up and cooling down with each training and competition. • Ensure that your athlete is hydrate. • Understand that you are the child’s best and most invested advocate. Speak up if your child is in a situation of overtraining and/or is dealing with injuries on a regular basis or burnout. • Understand your role in caring for and monitor your athlete’s health, wellness and workload or make sure the coaches and clubs they play for are doing so. (Compiled from sources including the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, John O’ Sullivan, Francois Gazzano, “A Home Team Advantage by Brooke Lench, Sport for Life, Project Play and other health professionals) The competitive youth sports industry pulls at wallets, time, desires, goals at a financial price tag of upward of $15 billion with opportunities of accelerated sports leagues and elite traveling teams and the “possible” college scholarship. This is the cost. Young athletes and parents can weigh the benefits and risks involved with the high-level training it takes to get there. In the July 2019 issue, the City Journals will discuss ways to monitor workload, wellness and injury and burnout to increase the safety of our young athletes within the school and club settings. l

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Father’s Day around the County 2019 By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com Happy Father’s Day, Salt Lake County! The City Journals gives a tribute to Valley dads by sharing what they are doing this holiday.

for her husband’s Father’s Day. She is going to recreate a memorable Hawaii anniversary, by turning their Holladay backyard into Hawaiiday—creating a temporary sand pit and paddling pool, complete with 12 children and Father’s Day bows to Mother’s Day Like a gentleman, June’s Father’s Day parents in grass skirts, sipping “mocktails.” bows to May’s Mother’s Day, opening the The ModernDad.Com—‘We get to famidoor for her and letting her go first. Father’s lies in different ways’ Day, according to some fathers the City JourUtah is somewhat famous for its momnals interviewed, like to keep their day more my bloggers — women who write on the modest than a more elaborate Mother’s Day. Internet about their experience as moms. Explains Jeff Stenquist, a Draper res- Jason Dunnigan, senior digital communicaident and Republican member of the Utah tions specialist at Riverton-based Stampin’ Legislature, “Myself and fathers in general, Up!, has been presenting the other side of the we don’t get into celebrations so much. We story, giving “a guy’s perspective” on being don’t try to draw a lot of attention to our- a parent since the first posting of his “The selves.” Stenquist noted that gifts for Father’s Modern Dad” blog in 2014. Day tend to be “socks,” versus more exotic This Father’s Day will be the first time gifts for Mother’s Day. Dunnigan, who was adopted, is armed with Socks work just fine for the Draper dad information about his biological parents. of adopted children from the Ukraine, folAt Christmas in December, he was giftlowed by the added gift of biological children ed with ancestry DNA from local company in what some parents would consider an en- Ancestry.com. Through the experience Dunviable boy-girl-boy-girl formation. “Father- nigan ended up in dialogue with his birth hood is a great honor. It’s a great experience mother and learned about his birth father. to be a dad.” The experience—and what he said he will be thinking about this Father’s Day—is Father’s Days on the road, again a gift for himself, knowing, “I am where I am Born in India and then growing up in supposed to be.” Dunnigan, a father of three Kearns, Salt Lake County District Attorney and Salt Lake City Foothill neighborhood who said he looks like his father, Taylorsville resident Sim Gill recalls spending Father’s resident Jim Dunnigan, a long-time Republican representative of the Utah House of Day on the road with his father. Back in those days, property assessment Representatives, observed, “Sometimes, we was a centralized function for the state, ver- get to families in different ways. I am really sus a responsibility now delegated to coun- grateful.” ties. Gill’s father, Jagdish, then an appraiser for the state of Utah, now residing in Cottonwood Heights, would travel the state to assess land values. “Delta, Kanab, St. George, Price, Duchesne,” Gill rattled off Utah municipalities as if in a speed challenge. Gill and his brother and sister always viewed Father’s Day as “an adventure” and a “special time,” spent on the road, away from their Kearns childhood home.

Giving fathers a head start West Valley City resident Frank Bedolla said he has coached more than 600 low-income Utah dads on how to be the best fathers possible, by un-learning behaviors and attitudes. Through his nonprofit Fathers and Families Coalition of Utah, Bedolla offers the Nurturing Fathers Program, a 13-week, evidence-based training course designed to teach men parenting and nurturing skills. Fathers and Families Coalition starts the work of growing great future dads for young men, as well. Bedolla’s “Wise Guys” course, currently being taught at Murray High School and downtown’s Horizonte School, “teaches young boys how to be men, how to treat women.” Bedolla said that previous generations of parents misunderstood “quality time,” to the detriment of their children and families. “They thought quality time was being present, but it is also being interactive.” His advice to Utah fathers, for Father’s Day 2019? “The best thing you can do is invest in your child. Be the best father you can be. Be there.”

Foster Father of the Year—A Hawaiiday in Holladay Just in time for Father’s Day, Holladay resident and head of strategic insights for Western Governors University Michael Morris was named Foster Father of the Year for the Salt Lake metropolitan area. First fostering, then adopting seven children within the first six months of marriage, Morris and his wife, Amy, were a phenomenon. Now, almost three years later, the couple has achieved near super-foster hero status for fostering another five children, all siblings, hoping to ultimately reunite them with their birth parents. The Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at the Gateway is officially honoring him the last day of the festival—and the day before Prizes for papas - keeping fathers safe on Father’s Day. the job by remembering their children Wife Amy Morris has another surprise For the past 14 years, WCF Insurance

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Utah daddy blogger Jason Dunnigan has been writing about being a modern dad for the past five years. This Father’s Day he is grateful for his adoptive parents and three young children. (Photo Credit Jason Dunnigan)

(Workers Compensation Fund) has reached out to Utah’s growing Hispanic and Spanish-speaking audience. As can be imagined, many of those folks are dads. WCF wants to remind dads to be careful on the job, and do it through the gentle and most powerful tug of all—through the heartstrings of their children. The Padre d’el Año—Father of the Year—competition gives Utah children a way to nominate their fathers to earn the special honor and to be gifted with prizes WCF touts as being $500 in value. Children in three age groups—ages 7-11, 12-15, and 1517 nominate their papas for the prizes. Three fathers each season are honored,

receiving cash and one-of-a-kind gifts. This year’s Padre d’el Año and two runners-up will be honored at the June 29 Real Salt Lake game later this month. While the program is targeted to Hispanic and Spanish-speaking audiences, the honor is available to all. Entry forms (offered in Spanish and English) are available at www. wcfespanol.com/. The contest is a case of all fathers being winners. “The major reward that each father receives is knowing they are heroes for their children,” said Carlos Baez, community relations manager for WCF and Taylorsville father of three. l

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Salt Lake County’s Welcoming City tackles racism, encourages healing through stories By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com

n presenting the State of the County speech at the end of March, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson praised the County’s becoming a certified Welcoming City for incoming refugees and existing minority populations. This honor credits the County’s providing rich resources for refugees and a host of other factors. The County ratcheted up its welcoming status April 26, by joining in the YWCA’s pledge against racism in a public way. The Salt Lake County Office of Diversity and Inclusion sponsored a Stand against Racism community luncheon, in concert with YWCA/Utah, anchored by written educational materials and a panel discussion about racism with a question and answer session. “Racism is a form of discrimination, based on … generalized differences between groups … and that those differences … make one group, or groups, inherently superior over others … making us inherently different and unequal,” reads the definition of racism, per County materials. Panelists comprised young people of color, ranging from millennial-aged professionals and college students, to a member of Generation Z, a Kearns High School sophomore (millennials are defined as those born between the years of 1982-1996. Generation Z or Gen Z are born 1997 and later.) Panelists shared experiences with the pain and confusion of racism as well as the restorative, strengthening healing of positive role models, all here in Salt Lake County. The 90-minute session explored issues ranging from racism to role models, from stereotypes to starting over, from institutional change to personal responsibility. The program included encouraging participants to stand and read aloud the anti-racism pledge. Attendees were also treated to hearing the pledge recited in both Spanish and Japanese, by local residents. Provocative audience questions — and statements masquerading as questions — ranged from requesting an apology from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its previous discriminatory policies regarding black members to a Sugar House man questioning why he is branded a white nationalist, amid his professed cultural awareness, to a refugee mother wondering how to answer her children’s asking, “Why are we black?” From racism to role models Abandoning wearing the hijab headdress, customary as an expression of her Muslim religion and culture, became a protection strategy and coping mechanism for South Salt Lake-based Muslim licensed clinical social worker and therapist Faeiza Javed who works in Murray. Javed, however, leverages this as a strength in her counseling practice. “I learned how to navigate my multiple identities,” she

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noted in her Psychology Today bio, “which helps me be present with my clients and understand their issues.” “Racism? I don’t think it will ever disappear, that’s just how it is,” said Michael F. Iwasaki, a Japanese-American attorney practicing in Salt Lake City for the State of Utah. Latina high school student Susana Lemus, a sophomore at Kearns High School, indicated “feeling really welcomed” here in Salt Lake County. Local role models In terms of the Salt Lake experience for the young panelists, Emerald Greene, an African-American graduate student at the University of Utah, observed, “Having people who look like us in positions of power” as “representation” is helpful. Greene cited the County’s own Emma E. Houston, director of the Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, as a local role model. Greene, who resides in Salt Lake City, works as an intern for Houston’s office. What about role models who are not employers? Lemus and Michael F. Iwasaki both credited their parents. Iwasaki, a fourth-generation Asian-American, also included his grandparents among his role models. Javed indicated finding role models on social media as a source of solace. With regards to the Salt Lake environment in specific, like co-panelist Greene, Javed pointed to someone right there in the room: “Luna Banuri, now there is a powerhouse,” she said, crediting the local activist participating on the Utah Muslim Civic League and Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy. The temperature of racism – Anecdotal insights with an eye toward data The best way to help fight racism, is to “give up a seat at the table,” according to Kwamane O. Harris, an African-American man who works for Planned Parenthood in Salt Lake and has a bachelor’s in criminal justice. For Harris, giving up a seat at the table translates to businesses and organizations proactively seeking to ensure diversity in decision-making, “giving a voice and listening … then they can talk about things they need.” Iwasaki indicated that media attention to racism is helping combat the problem as is proactive action such as the passage of hatecrimes legislation this past legislative session, here in Utah. Having already been complimented as a mentor for people of color, audience member and Avenues resident Luna Banuri challenged the panel and the audience to question racism through data. “There has been an increase in hate crimes across the country,” she stated. “We need to rally as a community and create institutional ways to address issues.” Banuri

Director of the Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion Emma E. Houston ensured the “Stand against Racism” community dialogue was a “safe space” for questions ranging from white nationalism to perceived church bigotry. (Jennifer J. Johnson/City Journals)

followed up with City Journals, providing information about anti-Muslim hate crimes. According to FBI data, such crimes targeted against Muslims are continuing to rise, approaching the highest incidence of crimes, just after the 9-11 tragedy. Another mentor credited by panelists, Salt Lake County’s Emma E. Houston, a Sugar House resident, whose office sponsored the event, recommended a personal engagement approach to help thwart racism and offered the services of her own office. Responding to a refugee woman’s angst at hearing her children feel their teachers do not value them, she said, “Go to the school. Have a conversation. Take the temperature.” Houston indicated her office’s CODA – Council of Diversity Affairs – can be a support for those in need of knowing where to even begin the conversation with the school,

or even with their own children. See diversity, as opposed to color All five members of the panel disagreed with the idea of bringing races together within a human race, by ignoring color. “My ethnicity makes me unique and proud about who I am,” emphasized Harris. “The problem is, [that] we are fearful of difference(s) – that’s the mindset and the ideology that needs to change,” asserted Javed. “I am proud to be Japanese-American,” shared Iwasaki. “In a perfect world, you wouldn’t see color, you would see diversity.” And again, from the youngest panelist, Lemus: “When the box comes, I’m going to check ‘Hispanic,’ proudly.” Moving forward, together A lasting a ha moment of the panel question and answer session came when Kearns sophomore Lemus, started to make a comment about older people, then stopped, recognizing what she self-branded as ageist assumptions, apologized and moved on. “When it comes to diversity, we need to love it,” said event moderator Lance Paul Keen Brady-Sayer, who, himself, said he, a person supposedly attenuated to concerns of minority populations, realized what he considered his own lack of racial sensitivity in asking a Native American friend about their plans to celebrate the Fourth of July. “I do not think you can un-learn racism,” said African American University of Utah graduate student Greene, “but you can definitely learn how to be an advocate for your own information.” Stand against racism – no hate, no fear The YWCA Pledge against racism is available at standagainstracism.org/. For more information about standing against racism and being part of Salt Lake’s certified Welcoming County, contact the Salt Lake County Office of Diversity and Inclusion by reaching out to Emma Houston at ehouston@slco.org. Join CODA, the Council on Diversity Affairs, to make a difference in the community at www.SLCO.Org/Diversity. l

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Former NBA coach hosts skills camp for kids By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com It’s not often an NBA coach comes to town. And yet it just so happens that Utah is lucky enough to be the home of former NBA assistant coach Barry Hecker who has been teaching basketball for more than 40 years. The veteran coach, who lives in Murray, became used to life on the road after a 21-year NBA coaching career with stints for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies. Following his retirement in 2013, his travels haven’t slowed down. This past year, he has conducted clinics in Finland, Senegal and Canada along with various states around the country while also working with high school and college players on an individual basis, including some in Utah. This summer, he is back home for a four-day Shooting and Offensive Skills camp June 17 through 20 at the Gene Fullmer Recreation Center, located at 8015 S. 2200 West, in West Jordan for boys and girls in grades third through ninth. “These camps are all about the basic fundamentals of basketball,” Hecker said. “We focus on quality fundamental instruction, we work hard with a lot of discipline and structure and we have a lot of fun. When these kids walk out of there, they know they’ve been taught and improved.” The camp is scheduled for June 17, 18, 19 and 20 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The cost is $80, which includes a T-shirt. Registration is open online at www.slco. org/gene-fullmer/ or at Gene Fullmer Rec through the first day of the camp. The first 40 kids registered will receive a free basketball. Contact Jason Kehr at jkehr@slco.org or (385) 468-1951 for more information. The camp is being sponsored by Ken Garff Automotive Group, Chick-fil-A and Standard Optical. The long-time NBA coach started playing basketball in the seventh grade and it

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wasn’t long after being involved in the sport that a junior high P.E. teacher instilled in him a desire to coach the game. A trip with his dad to a Celtics game as a 12 year old solidified that dream. He has coached basketball at every level, but his first coaching experience was running the John Henson Junior High track team in Oxon Hill, Maryland. “I didn’t know anything about track, but I decided if I was going to coach it, I was going to win so I found out everything I could and we won the championships three years in a row,” he said. He then coached the junior varsity basketball team at Oxon Hill High School and led them to an undefeated 20-0 season. Following several other coaching stints, he landed a job at Salt Lake Community College in 1976 where he met Harry Weltman, the general manager of the now-defunct American Basketball Association’s St. Louis Spirits. Weltman was later hired as the GM for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and took Hecker from a West High School coaching job in 1984 to the NBA as the player personnel director for the Cavs. Hecker held the same position with the Los Angeles Clippers two years later and was promoted to assistant coach in 1994, where he had two separate stints in the coaching and player development ranks. He was an assistant coach at Memphis through 2013 when he retired from coaching. “I love basketball because when it is played the right way it’s beautiful to watch – when all five players are playing their roles, sharing the ball and having each other’s back,” Hecker said. “It’s a game where five lesser talented players can beat five more talented players.” Hecker said the values he has learned from basketball are invaluable and it thrills him to share those principles of hard work, teamwork, unselfishness and persistence,

Former NBA coach Barry Hecker worked with NBA player Rudy Gay during his 21 years in the NBA. (Photo courtesy Barry Hecker)

along with the physical skills of the game itself, with others. “I don’t care who I coach or when I coach,” Hecker said. “I simply enjoy teaching the game. It’s great to see a smile on someone’s face as they experience success. If you help somebody, you’ll be somebody.” Hecker has conducted clinics for more than 40 years and particularly enjoys work-

ing with youth. “If you teach skills, that leads to confidence and that confidence can allow anyone to do anything they want,” he said. “I have more fun with young kids than with the pros. In the NBA, you have guys who are making millions. These kids are making nothing and they’ll listen to you.” l

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Motorists take note: lane filtering law comes to Utah By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com

ext time you sit in traffic on State Street and watch a motorcyclist travel down the middle of two lanes of stopped vehicles, don’t fly into road rage. This practice, known as lane filtering, is now legal. The goal is to prevent rear-end collisions between motorcyclists and approaching cars. Utah Highway Patrol has done a thorough job of explaining House Bill 149, a new motorcycle lane filtering law (legal since May 14, 2019), effective throughout the state. A link on the UHP Facebook page explains the law in detail and shows an example of doing it the lawful way. Sergeant Jason Nielsen of the Sandy Police Department encouraged drivers to have motorcycle awareness. “There’s going to be a learning curve. This is something brand new to the state of Utah. Other states have similar things, but this is new to us, so hopefully that learning curve won’t cause any injuries,” Nielsen said. All commuters should be aware of the law and have an extra eye out for motorcyclists. That way, traffic will be a safer group effort. How exactly should it be done? Lane filtering is only legal when: • The posted speed limit is 45 mph or less (never on freeways)

ing in the same direction • The vehicles a motorcycle is passing must be stopped • The motorcyclist speed must be 15 mph or less • Above all, the movement must be made safely • When traffic begins moving again, the motorcyclist must safely merge back into a lane

Street bikers are asked to follow the exact law requirements. “Drivers of any automobile — cars, trucks and motorcycles — need to be patient. Whether people agree with it or not, it’s the law. They’re (motorcyclists) allowed to do it,” Nielsen said. He gave examples of roads where lane filtering would/wouldn’t be permitted. “If it’s on Bangerter Highway, then no.” The speed limit is over 45 there. “But State Street is OK.” The higher speed freeways are illegal places. “The majority of roadways in Salt Lake Valley though, this law falls under,” he said. Dan Smith, assistant parts manager at South Valley Motorsports has been riding street bikes for 20 years. “One scenario is • The road has at least two lanes travel- being stuck in between a couple cars on the

Lane filtering law comes to Utah. (Amy Green/City Journals)

road, and seeing them on cell phones or doing something, not paying attention. I already know that I’m not going to get seen. Coming up to a stop light, I’ll move myself to the front where I know that when the light turns green, I can get out of any bad situation,” Smith said. If one is motivated to take a motorcycle licensing class, Utah is ready to educate at driver’s ed training facilities for that, too. “There are correct ways to get introduced to the sport, mainly the Utah Rider Education

www.utahridered.com has a program for new riders. They teach you all the appropriate ways to be safe in traffic and how to handle your bike,” Smith added. Seeing motorcycles pass everyone else can feel unfair. That’s not the intent. When done correctly, the lane filtering law has a purpose and a function, meant to protect. Sandy Police Department stats show 24 motorcycle crashes just in Sandy City in 2018, with one fatality recorded. The goal is always zero fatalities. l

Remember these safety tips during fireworks season

ndependence Day is a day (and night) to celebrate the birth of our nation. There’s watching parades, enjoying backyard barbecues and, of course, igniting fireworks. Fireworks. There’s lots of them here, especially with July 24, Pioneer Day, also being a holiday where fireworks play a major entertainment role. In makes for month full of blasts, bangs, whizzes, and sparkly colors lighting up the dark. But the joys of fireworks come with risks. To avoid accidents (or even death), here’s a few tips to remember as you and neighbors prepare to celebrate your state and country.

• Recent legislation passed in Utah limits the days of the year allowed to light fireworks. Only light fireworks during those days in accordance with the newly passed law.

• Dress appropriately. Loose clothing that can catch fire easily should be left in the drawer, while snugly fitted long sleeves and pants can protect from potential burns.

• Check with your city to determine what areas allow fireworks. Cities such as Sandy and Herriman have decreased the areas that permit fireworks.

• Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.

• Know your fireworks. Read cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting. • Don’t get fancy. While it may be tempting to be creative and construct your own fireworks, the results may not be worth it. • Responsible adults should not only be present, but should supervise closely. Never give fireworks to small children. • Alcohol and fireworks does not make a good cocktail. Save your alcohol for after the show. • Light one firework at a time and don’t linger. Fireworks look just as pretty from 30 feet away as they do from five. • This one may seem obvious, but fireworks should be shot outside, not inside.

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• Never shoot fireworks into metal or glass containers. The ricochet hurts just as much. • Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials. • Report illegal explosives. They ruin it for the rest of us. • Don’t forget about your pets. Make sure they are securely indoors and have identification tags in case they do escape during a fireworks display. • Keep fireworks out of reach where curious children can’t get to them. High heat or damp air can damage the fireworks. The best place to put them is in a cardboard box in a high location such as a cabinet or shelf. • Last, but not least, make sure everyone using fireworks has safety glasses or goggles.

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Summer 2019 filled with community festivals By Joshua Wood | joshw@mycityjournals.com

s the school year winds down and summer heats up, festival season takes off and lasts throughout the summer. From the end of May until late August, cities throughout the Salt Lake Valley celebrate community spirit with parades and fireworks along with local traditions unique to each summer event. Check out this schedule of festival events and plan your summer fun.

SOJO SUMMER FEST South Jordan City Park| May 29 - June 1 • South Jordan City Park (11000 South Redwood Road) • South Jordan City Hall (1600 Towne Center Drive), Heritage Park (10800 South Redwood Road) • With the theme “Where Summer Begins,” South Jordan gets the season off to a classic start with SoJo Summer Fest. Attendees can enjoy summer traditions like the car show and parade on June 1 along with a fun SoJo twist, the Battle of the Bands.

Heart and Soul Music Stroll Sugar House | June 8

• 1530 E. 2700 South • Local bands share the healing power of music as friends and family can stroll from house to house listening to various performers. Food trucks and bike rentals will be available. These performers spend the rest of the year playing for audiences who can’t come to the music stroll.

WESTFEST West Valley Centennial Park| June 13 - 16 • Centennial Park (5405 West 3100 South) • “Your Family, Your Community, Your Festival”—Westfest offers something for everyone. The event includes a parade, 5k and 10k races, vendors and fireworks. From June 13 to 16, enjoy one of the best carnivals in the valley.

FORT HERRIMAN TOWNE DAYS Butterfield Park | June 17 - 22 • Butterfield Park (6212 West 14200 South) and other locations • Herriman celebrates 20 years of incorporation at this year’s festival. Residents and visitors can show off their talents in the Fort Herriman Days talent show and enjoy the circus and a wide variety of events, including the Yeti Run. The festival also features a home run derby, carnival and more.

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Live music will entertain festival goers all summer long. (Photo courtesy of Brittany Davis)

TAYLORSVILLE DAYZZ

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West Valley Regional Park |June 27 - 29

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• Valley Regional Park (5100 South 2700 West) • Taylorsville offers a blend of the usual summer festival activities along with a musical twist. Festival goers can take in the parade and fireworks, check out the hot rods at the car show, and run the 5k. The event also features performances by the Utah Symphony and the Taylorsville Orchestra.

• Riverton Rodeo Arena (1300 West 12800 South) and City Park (1452 West 12600 South) • The Riverton Rodeo returns on June 28 to start off Town Days. The event will also feature a parade, carnival, fireworks and movie in the park. To fuel their fun, attendees can take in the chuck wagon breakfast. Contests and activities include spikeball, pickleball, 3-on-3 basketball, yoga in the park and more.

This year’s summer festivals will feature plenty of activities for children. (Photo courtesy of Brittany Davis)

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Old West Days Rodeo in Bluffdale will feature fun for the whole family. (Photo by Dave Sanderson)

FUN DAYS

DRAPER DAYS

HARVEST DAYS

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Draper Park | July 11 - 13, 16, & 19 - 20

Midvale City Park | July 29 - August 5

• Murray Park (296 East Murray Park Avenue)

STAMPEDE DAYS West Jordan Rodeo Arena| July 4 - 6 • West Jordan Rodeo Arena (2200 West 8035 South) and Veterans Memorial Park (1985 West 7800 South) • July 4-6 • West Jordan offers a big time rodeo, fireworks, carnival and more during Stampede Days. The festival kicks off with the parade, which is followed by two days of action-packed rodeo activities and then the carnival.

SANDY CITY 4TH OF JULY South Towne Promenade | July 4 • South Towne Promenade (10000 South Centennial Parkway) • “Let Freedom Ring” is the theme of the Sandy City 4th of July festival. The event will once again feature the spikeball tournament, plenty of vendors, games and activities for kids, as well as the parade and fireworks.

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Old West Days Rodeo in Bluffdale kicks off with its rodeo on July 26 and 27. (Photo by Dave Sanderson)

• Murray Park is the place to be for the city’s Fun Days on July 4. The day includes a breakfast, parade, 5k run/walk and children’s race. Attendees can also enjoy the chalk art contest, and of course, fireworks. • July 4 Parade and Festival • South Salt Lake • Fitts Park (3050 South 500 East) • The City of South Salt Lake offers a pancake breakfast to start off its July 4th parade and festival at Fitts Park. The festivities will also include a 5k and parade.

BUTLERVILLE DAYS Cottonwood Heights| July 26 - 27 • 7500 South 2700 East behind Butler Middle School • Butlerville Days returns with two action-packed days of fun. There will not be a 5k this year, but the popular pickleball tournament is back. Attendees can also enjoy the parade, rides and games, the car show, a movie in the park and fireworks.

• Draper Park (12500 South 1300 East) • Draper Days kicks off with the rodeo July 11–13, then the festival continues with more activities, including the children’s parade on July 16. There will be plenty of tournaments and activities on July 13 when people can compete in pickleball, tennis and basketball. Events on July 19 and 20 include the parade, car show, 5k, concerts and more.

OLD WEST DAYS RODEO Bluffdale Park | July 26 - 27, August 5 - 10 • Bluffdale Park (2400 West 14400 South) • Old West Days kicks off with the rodeo on July 26 and 27. Then a wide variety of activities happen between August 5 and 10 including a parade and the family shindig on Aug. 10.

• Midvale City Park (425 East 6th Avenue) • Historic Midvale Harvest Days take place from July 29 to Aug. 5 and will feature block parties, a movie in the park, music and more. The parade, festival and fireworks will take place on Aug. 3 at Midvale City Park.

SANDY BALLOON FESTIVAL Storm Mtn Park |August 9 - 10 • Storm Mountain Park (980 East 11400 South) • Starting at sunrise, the Sandy Balloon Festival will take off from Storm Mountain Park and fill the skies. Activities will fill the rest of the weekend, including the balloon glow on Saturday evening at the South Towne Promenade (10000 South Centennial Parkway).

BLUE MOON ARTS FESTIVAL Holladay City Hall Park |August 24 • Holladay City Hall Park (2300 East 4570 South) • Wrap up the summer in Holladay with the Blue Moon Arts Festival. The event will include live music, arts, food and children’s activities. l

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