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FREE CITY COUNCIL VOTES UNANIMOUSLY TO LEAVE THE UNIFIED POLICE DEPARTMENT IN 11 MONTHS By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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Taxation without representation.” That familiar refrain, of course, launched the Revolutionary War and motivates an on-going drive back east to make Washington D.C. our 51st state. It’s also one of the biggest reasons why the Taylorsville City Council has voted unanimously to jump off what appears, more and more, to perhaps be a sinking ship—the Unified Police Department. “The four cities served by UPD (Holladay, Midvale, Millcreek and Taylorsville) represent 68% of the department’s budget and about the same percentage of total residents served by the agency, but those cities only have 33% of the votes on the UPD board of directors,” Taylorsville City Attorney Tracy Cowdell said in a recent presentation to the city council. “This is not fair. Our citizens have a disproportional representation on the [UPD] board.” Soon after explanations from Cowdell and City Manager John Taylor—clearly meant more for the residents and attendant media than for elected officials—the Taylorsville City Council voted unanimously to send a letter to the Unified Police Department, notifying department personnel of the city’s intent to discontinue contracting for their services, as of June 30, 2021. If Taylorsville City does indeed follow through with its plan, this will mark the second time the community has had its own, independent police department. The city’s previous stand-alone law enforcement agency was disbanded in 2012 when Taylorsville began contracting with UPD. However, city council Vice Chairman Brad Christopherson said the Taylorsville–UPD relationship could still be salvaged if the police agency is willing to make what the council
Specialized equipment such as this mobile command post might have to be rented, when needed, from another law enforcement jurisdiction if Taylorsville reestablishes its own, stand-alone police force. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)
considers to be fair and logical changes. “If there was an actual effort to work toward a [management and budgeting] compromise, I would consider changing my vote [to leave UPD],” Christopherson told his fellow council members. “I think UPD is a fantastic organization, but the economies of scale to make it go have been lost. And there
has been a flat-out refusal by UPD administration to address this.” Similar city departures from UPD by Herriman in 2018 and Riverton in 2019 have had a big impact on those economies of scale. In the just-finalized FY2021 Taylorsville City Continued page 5
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Backpacks for refugees spark excitement for group of girls and their leaders By Kathryn Elizabeth Jones | k.jones@thecityjournals.com
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t the end of June, Misti Smith, president of the Young Women in the West Point Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in West Valley City, said she needed something for her girls to do. “We needed to serve a little bit right now,” she said. “This period of time is stressful and kind of depressing. Many are discouraged.” Smith’s association with the Utah Refugee Connection on Facebook allowed her to set things up. “When I saw the need, I thought, ‘perfect!’” she said. In previous years, the Utah Refugee Connection has gathered roughly 3,000 backpacks prior to school starting filled with school supplies, and the group hoped they could add to that number this year, even if it was only in a small way. Not only backpacks were needed but binders, lined paper, spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, colored pencils, scissors and washable facemasks. The group of six had only three weeks from start to finish to get things done. All supplies had to be new, gathered and assembled in backpacks by the due date. Enlisting the help of the Relief Society (a group of women who also serve others in need) from their congregation, they sent out an email specifying to ward members what the young women were doing. Within two weeks, the girls and their leaders had gathered enough materials to fill 25 backpacks for student refugees. “People were eager,” Smith said. “I was surprised at all the donations we received. We didn’t give people a ton of time. People dropped off [their donations] every day.” After the two weeks were up and the supplies had sat in Smith’s car for a couple of days, the girls and their leaders met at their the church to assemble what had been donat-
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“We had an assembly line, and we wore our masks,” she said. “At first, I wondered if the girls would keep them on, but they did. We’d also brought along hand sanitizer; there was lots of handwashing.” But that’s not all. “I had fun filling them,” Skye, a volunteer, said. “When my mom told me about the activity, I was excited about it because the kids were going to get something they probably wouldn’t normally get.”
But gathering together, even as a small group, presented a challenge. Keeping a distance during assembly line time was tough. “But you do the best you can,” Smith said. COVID-19 or no COVID-19 it was “about time to serve,” Smith said. “Not [only] for the girls but the leaders, too. We had to do some service.” Since the refugee service, group members have been wondering what else they can do. They’ve discussed helping at Prima-
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Beckstead takes over storied Warriors baseball program By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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n Alta High School great and former professional baseball player has taken over as the baseball head coach at Taylorsville High School. “I grew up in Sandy and have coached baseball for several years,” Jentry Beckstead said. “Taylorsville was kind of my rival back in the day. My wife is from Taylorsville, and she was my rival when we met in college.” Beckstead was a two-sport athlete in high school: football and baseball. He attended Salt Lake Community College and
graduated from Alta in 1998. As a former Bruin, he still holds the career record for strikeouts with 229. He struck out 123 batters in the 2001 season alone. He also holds the record for complete games (14) and innings pitched (164.2). He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2000 and pitched for nine years in their organization. He pitched for two seasons in AA for the Tulsa Drillers and two more seasons with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA). He amassed 387
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“It was nice and easy. With a toddler, I didn’t have to worry about dragging him in,” she added. In fact, she was surprised at how much she liked it. Utah County Library Director Jim Cooper said curbside pickup has been successful. “We’ve had a great response to the temporary changes at the libraries,” he said. Over 300,000 plus items are currently checked out, and eBook learning, including language learning, has expanded 140%. More patrons than ever are taking part in online Storytime and STEM classes. The 72hour quarantine of items has been an ongoing process, as well as the shift in picking up holds at the front of the library, but Cooper
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said he has been happy with the results. Though the physical library doors have been shut for a time, the county libraries have still been running, just differently. And with the continued phased reopening of branches on July 20, patrons can now enter their respective county library—something that hasn’t happened since May. After setting up an appointment, patrons enter their library at their designated day and time. There will be a “one-way pass holds
area where they can pick up their books, as well as an area of displays,” Cooper said, adding that the displays are sort of a, “I think I’d like to check this out” opportunity. Of course, masks are still the order of the day, but, hopefully, patrons will enjoy this phased reopening. “Our greatest concern is the safety of our staff and the public,” he said. Case in point: When the system went down in July getting it back up was “our first priority. It
was important that we protect the public’s privacy.” Computers are not available for use, nor the rental of rooms, but Cooper said they are continually “inventing processes with the staff. We are asking, ‘How will this work?’ and trying things out.” “We want people to get into their hands what they want and need for their life.” As patrons wait for a full opening of the library, Cooper suggests those with young
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Former city council UFA liaison Ziolkowski retires but with firefighting still in his future By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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thority career with what was then the Salt Lake County Fire Department, on April 1, 1993. As the county agency transformed into UFA in 2004, Jay remained on a career ladder that ultimately led him just one rung short of fire chief. “I feel my niche is in administrative matters,” Ziolkowski said. “This is goodbye to Unified Fire but not to fire service.” In retirement, Ziolkowski will receive 64% of his UFA salary. However, if he takes another firefighter position in the state, that retirement income would be delayed—and he would add years of service to it—within a new agency. However, if he accepted a firefighting position outside Utah, he would be eligible to continue receiving the Utah retirement while also earning his new salary. In other words, it will be no small financial sacrifice for Jay to remain in the field he loves and also here in the Beehive State. But despite that, he said he and his wife, Kristy, are here to stay. “We are not really considering any outof-state positions, because three of our four kids are here, along with our two grandkids,” he said. “Yes, I could make more money [in another state], but we want to stay here. It’s not about the money. I want to still contribute, so it’s time to see what the next chapter will bring.” l
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, It seems like such a small and simple gesture. It is easy to do, and the decision is centered on reasons that are personal and different for each of us. I choose to wear a protective mask for my family and friends. I wrote those words on the mask I was given to wear recently at an event organized by Salt Lake County as part of the #MaskUMayor Kristie S. Overson pUtah awareness campaign sponsored by the Utah Hospital Association and the state’s four largest health care providers. Statewide, we all are encouraged to wear a mask when we cannot put a social distance of at least 6 feet between ourselves and another, and in Salt Lake County where the virus has taken a greater hold, we are required to wear a mask in public places. The latest research indicates that wearing a mask that covers our mouth and nose can significantly cut exposure to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and if two people are in close proximity and both are wearing masks, the spread is limited even more. This is because the primary way the virus is transmitted is person to person through the respiratory droplets that naturally occur when we breath or talk, sneeze and cough. So I don’t wear a mask for myself. I wear it to protect those I love. Yes, it’s inconvenient and can be annoying. It doesn’t feel comfortable and we’re not used to it. But we are facing a virus that we have never confronted before, so I view it as the least I can do to help get things back to normal. It’s a small and simple act of compassion for others. At this past month’s #MaskUpUtah event at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, I joined mayors from across the Salt Lake Valley in urging Utahns to continue wearing masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. We stood on colorful disks spread 6 feet apart on the field where I learned some of the personal reasons my colleagues were choosing to wear a mask. Some said they did so for their community. Others pointed to their parents or grandparents, their neighbors and loved ones. A bevy of mascots, all wearing masks, were doing it for their teams! (See pictures of the event and the mask-wearing mascots at www.tayorsvilleut.gov). I hope you will take some time to think about the reasons you are wearing a mask when you go out in public. It is important. It will make a difference, and it means so much to me that our community is doing all we can do. –Mayor Kristie S. Overson
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Every detail of the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center was contemplated — from fold-out seating in the center's smaller 200-seat theater to a walkable tension grid for lighting, a “chair wagon” that will provide extra seating when the orchestra pit is not used and rehearsal space where flexible floors bounce like a ballet studio. The construction of the new Performing Arts Center, which will be complete this fall, is thoughtful and contemporary, innovative and technical. “The work is remarkable,” said Taylorsville Mayor Kristie Overson. “The center is coming together beautifully. It is even better than I could have imagined. Without question, the Mid-Valley Preforming Arts Center will be a jewel of our community, to be enjoyed by many generations.” Business leaders and government representatives toured construction of the center during the City of Taylorsville's Summer Summit on June 25. It is the second year that Taylorsville has held such a summit, which city leaders expect to make an annual tradition. See a photo gallery of this year's event at www.taylorsvilleut.gov Like last year, when the city outlined its 2020 Vision for the next decade, this year's Summer Summit created a chance to network and learn more about the happenings of the city. Those attending were able to gather information
about the many projects underway in Taylorsville, including the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center and City Center landscape design project that is in process and will bring the new arts enter and City Hall together into one community-centric space. At this year's Summer Summit for business leaders, attendees were able to get a sneak peek of the arts center, as well as visit with city leaders and eat lunch at the Cupbop food truck that was parked in front of City Hall. Workers
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from the construction site and city employees also were invited to pick up a lunch provided by the city. Members of the Youth Council checked in attendees and gave them safety gear to wear for the tours. Those attending could also “test drive” the velvet-covered seating that will be installed in the theater. Sample chairs were placed near the check-in where attendees could sit. Also placed there were photographs showing the progression of the construction and a display wall where attendees could view the theater's finishes up close. General contractor Jacobsen Construction provided 20-minute tours of the center's “front and back of the house” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for groups of about 15 people at a time. In one tour, attendees expressed “oohs and aahs” as they rounded a corner and entered the center's main 440-seat proscenium theater. “Amazing,” one attendee exclaimed while taking in the expanse of the theaters balcony space and stage walls that rise 75 feet high. The Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center is being built to handle increasing demand for high-quality performing arts productions in the fast-growing middle and southwest Salt Lake Valley. Salt Lake County's Arts & Culture Division will manage the theater including ticket and event management, as well as provide technical support. “There is a strong demand in our community for high-quality performing arts space,” said Doug Carley, Jacobsen Construction Project Manager, who led the tours along with Project Engineer Burke Peterson. “This venue will enrich people's quality of life for many decades to come.” Carley and Peterson pointed out the contemporary finishes that will give the facility a modern look, the doors that will open from the lobby to the rehearsal space to allow an overflow space, the attachments for curtains in the rehearsal area that will help dampen noise, the pulley systems that will control backdrops and lighting, the deep orchestra pit, the loading dock and wide hallways that can accommodate stage props. The large slab of concrete for the lobby area was poured the first week of July. By the first part of this month, the scaffolding will come down and the duct work will begin. “From there, we're off to the races,” Carley said. Construction of the 72,000-square-foot center began in January 2019, and it is expected to be mostly complete around Thanksgiving, with the first public performance expected in December or January.
Movies in the Park @ City Hall, west lawn. Movie TBA. Remember to practice social distancing. We will be taping off areas on the grass where families can sit 6 feet apart.
Aug. 11 – 7 p.m. & Aug. 25 – 6 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
Through Aug. 22 Lego Art Contest. Send the Arts Council an e-mail to holman.bruce@outlook.com with a picture of your lego sculpture to be judged. Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov
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Thank you, Taylorsville! I Will Miss My Time on the Council
By Council Member Brad Christopherson Serving on the City Council for the past 7.5 years is among my proudest accomplishments. I have learned so much about myself and my community, grown as a person and formed cherished friendships too many to count. While there have been highs and lows, joys and stress, proud moments and a few thankless ones, I’ve loved every minute of my time on the Council. Like my colleagues who each serve because they care deeply about our community, I consider Taylorsville one of the best places on Earth. So it is with great regret that I must say goodbye. My family and I have sold our home and are moving just out of the city to neighboring Murray. We won’t be far and Taylorsville will always be home, but because our new place is outside my council district’s boundaries, I will no longer be able to serve as a Taylorsville City Council member. My fellow council members have graciously allowed me to use this month’s column to express a few of my thoughts about my time as a council member and the importance of service. First, I think it’s important to state that no man or woman is an island. Working on the City Council requires teamwork. So although I believe I’ve helped move the city forward, I can’t and won’t take credit for anything individually. There is none better than Team Taylorsville, and I am so grateful that I got to be a part of it. It is a team that knows that the key is to put the city’s interests above all others. If you do that, you won’t have
any regrets, and you’ll be right more often than not. We’ve seen this especially as we’ve worked together in making big decisions about public safety. The No. 1 priority of a city government is public safety, followed by economic development as a close second. Along those lines, the City Council’s recent decision to leave the Unified Police Department will continue that focus on the importance of public safety and maximizing resources. I believe the city is safer now than it was seven years ago, thanks to unwavering support of our police officers. We also have increased the number of officers almost every year since I started, and we will continue to make strides with reduced crime rates as changes are made in the coming years. We’ve also made progress in the area of economic development and redevelopment. We are on the cusp of some great things, and with a little help and a little luck, all that we have sought to do will be accomplished. The future is bright for Taylorsville! Overall, I have seen amazing progress in our city where I’ve lived for 37 years. I was appointed to the City Council on Jan. 31, 2013, and during this time, I’ve been involved with the Valley Emergency Communication Center, Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District, the city’s Budget Committee and Taylorsville Arts Council. I have enjoyed the City Council more than I could have imagined. There are so many wonderful people who live in and work for the City of Taylorsville. If you have any interest in serving our community and live in District 3, please consider applying to sit on the Council. The city will give notice of the vacancy in the coming weeks and solicit applications. A special
Left to right: Curt Cochran (District 2) Ernest Burgess (District 1) Dan Armstrong, (District 5) Meredith Harker, Chair (District 4) Brad Christopherson, Vice Chair (District 3) City Council meeting will then be held to appoint my replacement. That meeting is tentatively planned for Sept. 30, a fifth Wednesday meeting that otherwise would be “Let’s Talk Taylorsville.” Basically, it will be a public job interview and the Council will make the final decision. The appointed council member would need to run for election in 2021 to continue serving. The job is definitely worth it. So thank you again, all! I’ve had the time of my life.
City Announces Intent to Leave UPD, Form Its Own Police Agency The City of Taylorsville has sent an administrative letter to members of the Unified Police Department’s governing board, informing them of the city’s plans to leave the Unified Police Department (UPD) and form its own police agency in the next year. The letter, dated June 30, gives the department’s governing board 12 months’ notice of the city’s intent to end its contract with UPD. The notification letter was ratified by the City Council by unanimous vote on July 1. “It is not a decision we made lightly,” said Taylorsville Mayor Kristie Overson. “We have long been a champion of UPD and have greatly appreciated their service, particularly the enduring work of our precinct officers to keep our community safe. At the same time, we recognize that we are at a crossroads. We want to take what’s great about UPD and build upon it.” Mayor Overson, who chairs the UPD Board Finance Committee, said while the move is expected to result in a savings to Taylorsville City, the decision to form an inhouse police department is not solely about cost. Rather, the move comes at a time when models surrounding policing and best practices are at the forefront of collective thinking. “We are always looking for ways to improve and theJ community. We see the importance of Tstrengthen aylorsville ournal . com
policy in relationship to policing. Particularly now, with the current political climate, we do not think it is wise to outsource our police department.” The City of Taylorsville will hold a series of focus groups involving diverse communities to gather input on how the city’s new police department should look, its operation and structure, as well as ways to curb costs that have increased year over year under UPD. City leaders are striving for more direct influence over policing and direct responsibility. “In considering policy, legal and economic issues, all of those roads lead to an independent police department,” Mayor Overson said. City Council Chair Meredith Harker said the five-member Council is in agreement. “Public safety is a responsibility we take very seriously,” she said. “When you think about the role of community governance, maintaining and supporting a strong police force is vital.” The city is expected to begin in-house police operations on July 1, 2021. During this next year, the city will closely study best practices, police modeling, innovations surrounding law enforcement and
vision for the future. That may mean continuing its relationship with UPD or other city police agencies in providing some services. “This is a special opportunity to look at policing differently,” Mayor Overson said. The City of Taylorsville joined UPD in 2012. The Taylorsville precinct includes 60 police officers and three civilian staff members. Go online to www.taylorsvilleut.gov to view the UPD presentation that was given to the City Council at its July 1 meeting.
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Thank you for staying home and looking up during our annual fireworks show. Thanks to our first responders and essential workers.
We are grateful to Mayor Overson and the Taylorsville City Council for their continued support. Major shout out to the Taylorsville Dayzz Committee who volunteered many hours for this event. We will see everyone in the park next year to celebrate Taylorsville’s 25th birthday! Jim Dunnigan / Taylorsville Dayzz Chairman
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Taylorsville Dayzz Virtual 5K Provided Many Ways to Complete the Race Coming together through crisis, the City of Taylorsville decided to carry on the Taylorsville Dayzz 5K tradition this year by providing runners a unique opportunity to stay connected while staying safely apart. Like many such events across the nation, our 2020 run was held virtually. A virtual run is just like a traditional run but it takes place on the day, time and location of the runners choice. Participants were encouraged to walk, jog or run their 3.1 miles during the week of what would have been Taylorsville Dayzz, from June 20 to 27. Many runners used the regular Taylorsville Dayzz 5K race route while others knocked out their miles on a treadmill or a trail. One family even set up their own course on a trail and held their own run with snacks and homemade race numbers. On June 29 and 30, Mayor Kristie Overson, City Council Chair Meredith Harker and race volunteers Jared Smith and Jen Andrus passed out finisher medals, race T-shirts, visors and sunglasses at City Hall. Even though this was a non-traditional year, we still had a blast! Thank you to everyone who “ran out of their comfort zone” and gave the 2020 virtual run a try. We hope to see you (in person) next year!
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Taylorsville Arts Council Recognizes Sidewalk Art Contest Winners Congratulations to the Taylorsville Arts Council's Sidewalk Art Contest winners! Those taking first place in the Children's Category were Brinley Jordison, Whitney Metcalf and McKenzie Metcalf for their colorful collage of a rainbow, sun, heart and flowers. The Youth Winner was Kaitlyn Hansen for her intricate drawing of a sea turtle. M’Lynn Suwinski was the Adult Winner for her beautiful portrait (We can't believe she was able to do that with chalk!), and Edith Schoepp took Honorable Mention for her fun sketch of a fish and sand dollars. The contest was one of three creative events the Arts Council has held this summer as a way to host a community arts activity amid coronavirus restrictions. In July, the Council held a Create a COVID-19 Song contest in which participants could submit their own music or make up new lyrics to an existing song. This month, the Council is holding a Lego Art contest. This is a great opportunity to show off your lego-building technique. Send the Arts Council an e-mail to holman.bruce@outlook. com with a picture of your sculpture by Aug. 22 to be judged. All winners will win a $30 cash award, and there will be three categories of winners: Children, ages 11 and younger; Youth, 12-18; and Adults, 19 and over.
Coronavirus Update: Wear a Mask and Stay Healthy The wearing of face masks is now required in Salt Lake County, including Taylorsville. Salt Lake County has specified that face masks covering the nose and mouth be worn in public areas where consistent social distancing of at least 6 feet is not possible, reasonable or prudent. Residents are required to wear a mask when entering and exiting restaurants, going shopping or attending community events. In addition, faith leaders across the state are urging all Utahns to use face coverings to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. "We pray for the end of this devastating pandemic," they said in a statement. "However, the reality is that our actions must accompany those prayers." The statement is signed by 28 faith leaders, including representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake, First Baptist Church, Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake, Salt Lake Buddhist Temple and Congregation Kol Ami. Read the letter and find additional details about the coronavirus on the city’s website at www.taylorsvilleut.gov/services/coronavirus The intent of Salt Lake County’s requirement that residents wear masks in public places is to provide a direct effort to minimize the spread of the virus, without having to impose further restrictions. Salt Lake County Health Department cites recent studies that confirm the effectiveness of face coverings and their ability to reduce the transmission risk 75% to 82%. You can find the Salt
Lake County Health Order, FAQs and other information at www.slco.org/health/COVID-19/business The order extends through at least Aug. 20. In addition, Gov. Gary Herbert has announced that face coverings will be required in all public schools. The mandate applies to all students, faculty and visitors who are in school buildings or buses. Schools statewide will open this fall in accordance with a change to the color-coded Utah Leads Together Plan. Gov. Herbert said schools can open even if an area of the state is in the orange risk category, whereas previously written guidelines prevented school openings in the orange phase. This exception primarily applies to Salt Lake City, which remains at the orange level, while most of the state, including Taylorsville, has been designated yellow or moderate risk. Granite School District has provided a framework for safe school reopening that matches the requirements set by the Utah State Board of Education. Parents of elementary schoolchildren will need to select whether their child will attend in-person instruction or use distance learning by Aug. 3. See additional information including an FAQ from Granite District at www.graniteschools.org The State of Utah, too, is changing its COVID-19 app. The Bluetooth and GPS components of the app will be discontinued. The app will still be used to do assessments, referrals and test results.
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Taylorsville Bennion Heritage REMEMBRANCES This month’s column features the history surrounding the plot at 4720 S. Redwood Road where Dee’s Family Restaurant is now located. A Heritage Remembrances article was published about 10 years ago regarding this address and is reprinted here. Connie Taney, chair of Taylorsville’s Historic Preservation Committee, also received an interesting letter about the property. See the picture of the note dated Nov. 14, 2002:
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Senior Center Implements Weekend Lunch Program Until further notice, Taylorsville Senior Center will remain closed during the COVID-19 opening phases; however, the Taylorsville Senior Center meal program will still be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in a drive-thru fashion. For questions or to reserve a meal for the following day, please call the Taylorsville Senior Center by 3 p.m. at 385-468-3370. Also, Taylorville Senior Center recently implemented a weekend lunch program. Please call the center by Thursday each week if you would like to pick up two weekend meals on Friday. Please check out the Senior Center’s website, Facebook page, and sign up for their email blast to receive current updates: www. slco.org/taylorsville-senior-center
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Check Out Utahwatersavers.com for Conservation Tips and Savings Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District encourages customers to conserve water and save money. Utah Water Savers also reminds us to conserve water. Did you know, for instance, there is a website where Utahns are getting paid to save water at home? From rebates to free landscape consultations, utahwatersavers.com is helping Utahns save both money and water. Visit utahwatersavers. com today to create a free account and start saving. You will find: smart controller rebates, toilet rebates, Localscapes University rewards and landscape consultations. If you are ready to start saving water on your landscape or in your home, create a Utah Water Savers account today; water conservation has never been more important. New programs will be added as they are made available, so be sure to check back frequently. If you have any questions regarding this article, please contact TaylorsvilleBennion Improvement District at 801-968-9081 or visit their website page at www.tbid.org for additional information. QUESTIONS? Please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. You can also follow the district on Facebook and Twitter.
AUGUST WFWRD UPDATES WFWRD SERVICES WFWRD provides services to the community that no other waste/recycling organization provides. In addition to its standard curbside waste and recycling collection, the district offers subscription curbside green waste. WFWRD also has bulk waste and green waste trailers available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis, and landfill vouchers for truck or trailer loads available at City Hall. As residents within the WFWRD district, you have access to these and all of the district’s other services. Visit their website to find out more: www.wasatchfrontwaste.org.
VOUCHERS Did you know that WFWRD provides landfill vouchers to residents? These vouchers give Taylorsville residents up to $16 off one load of acceptable materials at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill. You can obtain these vouchers if you have the ability to haul your own truck or trailer loads to the landfill. The vouchers can be obtained Taylorsville City Hall.
RECYCLING RATES CLEAN RECYCLING Recycling rates measure the amount of usable recycling materials in the curbside blue cans. The remaining materials are contamination that gets sorted and sent to the landfills. The recycling rate has fluctuated over the past year, but has improved. The overall district rate is 78%. Taylorsville’s recycling rate is around 79%, based on the last community evaluation conducted. Recycling disposal costs have also improved. Commodity pricing and demand for materials is going up, which means disposal costs have decreased. The improvement is also due to residents recycling right. WFWRD is currently paying around $39.46 per ton. This is an improvement of $26 per ton from January of this year. For more help on “Recycling Right,” download WFWRD’s free mobile app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Family Support Center’s LifeStart Village continues to lend a helping hand By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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pair of women who have overcome tremendous challenges in their own lives are now working in tandem to help others achieve similar levels of success through the Family Support Center in Taylorsville (1760 West 4805 South). Jocelyn De La Rosa and Heidi Lund started their jobs at the same time a year ago as Family Support Center executive director and LifeStart Village director, respectively. LifeStart Village is the 46-unit low-income, single-parent housing facility operated in Midvale (777 West Center Street) by the Family Support Center. It’s a far cry from where Jocelyn began her life as the daughter of Mexican immigrants who spoke Spanish as her first language. And it’s even farther from where Heidi was eight years ago coming out of her second stint in drug rehabilitation, homeless with two young kids in tow. “LifeStart Village has literally created the person I am today,” Lund said. “I found people who believed in me when I did not believe in myself. And it absolutely improved my relationship with my kids.” A criminal record made it difficult for Lund to find work when she and her kids first moved into LifeStart Village. But eventually, she became a family resource facilitator for Salt Lake County, leading to her hiring as LifeStart Village director. She’s also been able to purchase one of the village’s adjacent townhouses for herself. De La Rosa, meanwhile, overcame her own obstacles before moving out of Southern California seven years ago. “I am a first-generation college graduate in my family and was supported all along the way by my community,” she said. “That’s what drew me to work with nonprofits. It was my time to give back and help others.” De La Rosa earned a bachelor’s degree at BYU–Idaho along with a master’s in business management and leadership through the Salt Lake-based Western Governors University. Built 17 years ago, LifeStart Village in Midvale was the brainchild of former Family Support Center Executive Director Dr. Jane Wolf. “This was an entirely new venture for the Family Support Center—to provide low-income housing for single parents,” De La Rosa said. “We have served hundreds of families. People who make it to Phase II of the program have a 92% success rate.” As described on its website “the mission of the Family Support Center’s LifeStart Village is to move single parents with children from dependency to self-sufficiency. In FSC’s LifeStart Village, single parents and their children move from homelessness or near homelessness into
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safe, stable housing where they develop the necessary skills to create a stable, nurturing environment.” As one her first priorities after becoming the village’s manager last year, Lund hoped to shorten the facility’s waiting list. “When I began as director there were 174 people on the waiting list,” she said. “But I began calling to make sure they were still interested and quickly winnowed the list down. Housing vouchers also became available (through other agencies) which reduced demand even more. Our current wait list is only about two to three months, the shortest it has been in the eight years I have been here.” LifeStart Village is the only program the Family Support Center operates with no state or federal tax funding. It’s $700,000 per year budget is covered partially by modest rental income ($350–$800 monthly) but primarily through privately funded donations and grants. In addition to housing, the site offers a series of instructional courses, covering everything from cooking, cleaning and organizing to parenting and financial literacy skills. LifeStart Village eligibility requirements can be found at the web address mentioned above. Further details are also available at 801-635-8142. l
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Kearns takes the field to defend its region title By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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he Kearns football team has ended summer workouts in preparation for this fall’s season. The players feel lucky they have the chance to play and are shooting for another region championship. “Our summer camp went well,” Cougars head coach Matt Rickards said. “We are blessed that we get the opportunity to be able to practice and be with our kids. There are a lot of schools across the country that are not having this opportunity.” The Cougars will rely on several returners to strengthen their team, including a strong group of linebackers fortifying an already stifling defense for the defending Region 3 champions. In 2019, they only allowed 19.5 points per game while winning 10 of their 12 games. “We have a handful of elite athletes,” Rickards said. “They do an amazing job not only on the field but off it too. I think our linebackers are some of the best I have ever coached.” The four returners at linebacker are Jeff Bassa, Jack Kelly, Xavier Afatasi and Joe Alusa. The seniors’ mailbox of collegiate offers is incredible. “Jeff [Bassa] has offers ranging from PAC12, ACC, Big 12 and Mountain West schools— places all across the country from Hawaii to Syracuse (New York),” Rickards said. “Jack [Kelly] has several Mountain West offers and all of the [service] academy schools (Navy, Air Force and Army). We have a running back (Naki Leha) with a Utah State offer too.” Leha is a junior this season. Last year he rushed for 1,451 yards and 20 touchdowns. Against Cyprus, he topped 220 yards and three touchdowns. “[Leha] looked really good at cam.” Rickards said.. “I was calling plays during our last scrimmage. I tried to get cute and mixed some things up. After he scored another touchdown, I told him, ‘Remind me just to
give you the ball next time.’” The Cougars will need to replace graduated quarterback Dakota Lynde before the season begins. He threw for 24 touchdowns and 2,100 yards last season. Utah High School Activities Association officials changed state tournament qualification guidelines last season. Its RPI system ranked the teams and placed them all into the state tournament. Kearns finished last season ranked fifth overall; after a first-round bye, it defeated Hunter 31-14 and then lost to Lone Peak 37-19 in the quarterfinals. “Our No. 1 goal is to win region,” Rickards said. “We believe region play is very important. It is a lot about rivalries. Even though there is an RPI system, that is out of our control. We are excited to play those teams like Hunter, Cyprus, Granger, Taylorsville and West Jordan. We feel like we have a chance to compete for a region championship again. There are some tough teams.” Kearns competes in the Region 3. Its first game is scheduled for Friday Aug. 14 at Box Elder. The Cougars will host their first home game the following week, Aug. 21, against Mountain Ridge. “We have work to do, but I like what I see so far,” Rickards said. “There are a lot of little things that will build up to bigger things. We have a lot of young guys stepping up and making plays. We are making ground in our football knowledge. We have been able to use football to teach life lessons to these kids.” The team has enforced new restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 virus. Temperature and symptom checks are mandatory at the beginning of each gathering. Coaches sanitize equipment regularly during workouts. “The reason we are taking caution is we want to play,” Rickards said. “We know that could change at any moment.” l
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Implicit to explicit – the bias experience By Cassie Goff | c.goff@mycityjournals.com
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et’s talk about bias. Hold on, I know— stay with me here. Terms like prejudice, bias, and systemic racism have been strewn all over our national discourse during the last few months. In attempting to keep up with some of these national conversations, I realized I could probably use a refresher on the definitions and differences of prejudice, implicit bias, explicit bias (yes there’s two types of biases), and ‘ism’s (like racism, sexism, face-ism, and the like). Writing out these concepts will help me refresh my memory, so this is really more for me than it is for you dear reader. I tend to think of these terms as building upon one another. Prejudices are the foundations upon which biases are constructed to create the final product of ‘ism’s. And all of these things exist on the land, or discipline, of in-group and out-group relations. So let’s start with the foundation of prejudice. In 1997, psychologist James Jones defined prejudice as “a positive or negative attitude, judgment, or feeling about a person that is generalized from attitudes or beliefs about the group to which the person belongs.” In 2006, Todd Nelson narrowed this definition in a bit by defining prejudice as a “biased evaluation of a group, on real or imagined characteristics, of the group members.” Implicit bias has been defined as “attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.” The thing to remember with implicit biases is that they are unconscious. Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Calvin Lai reminds us that implicit biases tend to act just outside of our own awareness. Implicit biases are based, sometimes rather falsely, on lived experiences and social behavior. They create feelings and attitudes towards individuals we perceive as being part of the out-group. Social Psychologists Tajfel and Turner wrote about how humans tend to cognitively categorize humans into ‘us’ and ‘them’ categories. The natural categorizations humans tend to use are appearance, ethnicity, gender, and age. One important thing to remember about implicit biases—we all have them. And if I don’t think I have any implicit biases, that’s a bias too: Princeton Professor Emily Pronin termed it the Blindspot Bias. (To understand your own implicit bias-
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es, please feel free to take the Implicit Bias Tests created and managed by Harvard at implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.) Explicit biases take our implicit biases out of the unconscious and materializes them into external behavior. Perhaps a familiar example of explicit bias comes from the common adolescent belief that the opposite sex has “cooties.” (Men are from Mars after all.) We’ve developed a negative bias for people who are different from us, in this example by gender categorization, and have determined that such difference means that those individuals are part of the out-group. We then show our bias through external behavior. This is where some important individual work can be accomplished. If we are able to reflect on and check our own implicit biases before they manifest into explicit biases, we might be able to reduce some biased behavior in the world. However, if implicit biases remain unchecked, explicit biases create real-life consequences, even when seemingly minimal. In 1948, psychologists performed a study where they requested hotel reservations under two different names: one commonly known as Jewish, the other was not. They found that Mr. Lockwood was able to make a reservation 93% of the time. While Mr. Greenberg was only able to make a reservation 36% of the time. In a 2012 study, Moss-Racusin, Dovidio, et al., sent in the exact same materials to apply for a lab manager position. However, one of the material submissions had a female name, the other had a male name. They found that overall the male applicant was offered the job more often than the female applicant. In addition, the male applicant was viewed as more competent, and was offered a higher starting salary, along with a career mentor. Countless other studies have shown the link between prejudice, implicit bias, and direct experience, such as studies done by Lewicki, Henderson-King and Nisbett, Hamilton and Gifford, Whitley, Brewer, Duckitt, Gawronsky, Allport, and Sherif. Lastly, power. I like to think of ‘ism’s, like racism and sexism, as a group’s explicit bias with power behind it. One of my favorite people of all time, Dr. Paul White from the University of Utah explained it like this: “Prejudice is an attitude, and ‘ism’s add a dash of superiority and social power.” l
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GSD hopes higher teacher salary and detailed COVID-19 plans will entice quality applicants By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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protect them and their students. We urge each school district to seek educator input in their back-to-school plans,” said Matthews in a statement dated July 8. “It’s important for us to get back to in-person learning, but we must make the transition in a way that does not unnecessarily endanger the health of our students and school staff. If we don’t prioritize the health and safety of school staff and properly accommodate high-risk employees, we fear schools may not remain open long,” Matthews said. Matthews also acknowledged that communities of color, which represent large parts of Granite District, were hit “unequally” by the pandemic. This demographic is also statistically underserved in education. Matthews said extra steps must be taken to “close the gaps that were exacerbated” by school closures. The homepage for GSD, www.graniteschools.org, states, “We are working very hard to provide a high quality, individualized learning experience for all of our students.” The site has a link to help teachers with distance learning and a link for a tech support request for families. Horsley said that Granite is taking steps to make sure teachers feel that they are safe at work. “We have and continue to work with our teacher association on a variety of issues and questions regarding what classrooms will look like this fall.” l
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Coronavirus pushes the first Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center shows into 2021 By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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or months now, the Jacobsen Construction team building the $39 million Mid-Valley Performing Arts southeast of Taylorsville City Hall has been racing the clock—and remaining on schedule—in an effort to finish the new facility in time for Christmas season performances. And despite the alarming rise in coronavirus cases across our state and nation, they were succeeding. Unfortunately, however, COVID-19 has won that race. But, ironically, the virus here in Utah and the United States is not to blame. Instead, the pandemic some 3,400 miles away, in Colombia, South America, is the culprit. “The fixed seating we will install in the performing art center’s main auditorium—440 chairs—were ordered from a factory in Colombia,” said Jacobsen Construction Project Manager Doug Carley. “But unfortunately, the virus forced that factory to close for about 2 1/2 months. Now they are playing catch-up, and our seats will not arrive until late fall or early winter. We will have the building completely finished, and they will be the last things to go in. But that means the earliest the center can host a performance will be January 2021.” Meanwhile, chairs for the art center’s smaller, “black box” theater are being made
in the United Kingdom and have not been delayed. Materials going into the new facility are coming from four countries, with Canada and the United States joining the list with Colombia and the U.K. Jacobsen Construction officials shared that information and more during a series of several Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center tours during the second annual Taylorsville Summer Summit. City Council Chairwoman Meredith Harker was among those who donned a hard- hat and fluorescent construction vest to walk through the state-of-the-art facility. “It was a cool and unique opportunity to visit the arts center, and I brought my husband along as well,” Harker said. “The tour guides showed us each room and all of the inner workings. It gave me a newfound respect for planners and engineers who have to think of so many things ahead of time. I think I was most impressed by all the versatility the building provides. Besides plays and musical performances, the center can also host wedding receptions or business events, lots of things.” This second annual Taylorsville Summer Summit was much different from the Jacobsen Construction officials led several different tours for city officials and dignitaries through the Mid-Valone a year ago, pre-virus, when there was ley Performing Arts Center during the city’s second annual Summer Summit. (Courtesy Taylorsville City) lots of hand-shaking and hugging at the
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Finding the calm in a heart
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I have always loved the Fourth of July. Our family activities over the years have ranged from driving up the canyon to the Brighton Breakfast or riding parades. In the evening, we’ve had the tradition of lighting fireworks with our neighbors. I love to celebrate America and appreciate the incredible and miraculous history of our country. This year our family enjoyed watching, “Hamilton” and gained an even greater appreciation for our Founding Fathers. As I reflected on our celebration of America, I’ve thought a lot about the creation of our country, as well as the issues facing our country today. I have no doubt that the events that transpired during the Revolutionary War, the incredible feat of developing our country’s Constitution, and many other events during this time were truly miracles. So let’s talk about modern times. This year was interesting. Besides a pandemic, earthquake, and fires, we have civil unrest that has escalated in our own cities. Without getting into details of these highly emotional and often politicized specifics, I think it’s safe to say that most of us have seen the incredible divide in our society. No longer can we share a political viewpoint without others going on the attack. Social media has become a civil war of sorts where people seem to have lost all civility and respect for their fellow humans.
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to find that calm in my heart. In the past I’ve struggled with anxiety an ailment that seems to run in my family. Being able to look at things with a pragmatic viewpoint, relying on my faith to help me through, and getting enough sleep at night are some of the things I’ve learned to do to help me have that calm in my heart. It’s not easy, and there are many things that are out of our control, but relying on my higher power, keeping my friend and family relationships strong, and taking care of myself are things that seem to help. As we continue through this crazy year, my best wishes to you and your family to find that calm in your heart.
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This Fourth of July was interesting for me. As an elected official, I wanted to post something on my public Facebook page to honor the day, but I even found myself scratching my head… not sure how to post something that wouldn’t create drama, or could be politicized. I’m finding more and more that posting about puppies seems to be the only safe play on social media. I am grateful for our country. I know that America is an incredible place and we all have much to be grateful for. But right now some have their anxiety on high alert as we continually see news reports of riots, Covid cases on the rise, racial divide, earthquakes, and other crazy 2020 issues. So how do we find peace in 2020? When I was decorating my family room a few years ago I ran into an awesome sale at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I found a giant wood wall hanging with colors that matched perfectly for only $19.99 and I bought it. The words were nice. But never before have these words been needed more than this year. It says, “Peace is not about silence. It is not a place without trouble or fear. Peace is standing in the middle of chaos and finding the calm in your heart.” Whether upset by destruction during downtown riots, a crazy busy governor’s race, or other family issues, I’ve needed to remember where peace really comes from and how
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For the last five months, we’ve been locked up with our families for 17 years. Each day is another long, hot trek to bedtime. Parents break their brains thinking up creative ways to entertain their kids during this “summer vacation” that started in March and threatens to continue through fall. The phrase “Families Can Be Together Forever” is now a terrifying prophecy. Here’s what we’ve learned: Sometimes video games ARE the answer. Celebrities share Tik Tok videos about being “stranded” in their $6.5 million log cabins where everyone has their own TV, floor, masseuse, trampoline and personal chef. I’m not belittling their suffering, I’m just . . . well, I guess I am. For common folk, trampolines are as hard to find as Lysol wipes. Puzzles, board games and sidewalk chalk are valuable commodities on the black market (along with livers, since we’ve been day- drinking for
months). Everyone is heading outside to escape. Extended families stretch the “No large gathering” rules to the max because COVID wouldn’t ruin the annual family reunion, right? Lakes, canyons, national parks and camp sites are packed with people who thought they were the only ones who needed a break from looking at the same dirty carpeting for one more day. I’ve been on several hikes this summer, sometimes with the puppy, sometimes with the grandkids. Not necessarily relaxing, but at least we take the fight to a different location. My latest hike was tackling Bell’s Canyon with my daughter and three of my grandkids, including a 3- and 4-year-old. If that sounds like something out of a Stephen King novel, you are correct. Before we even started up the trail the complaining began. “I’m so hot.” “The trail is too steep.”
“The dirt is too dirty.” “I’m so thirsty.” My daughter told me to shut up and set a better example, but it was too late. The littles were soon echoing my whines at super-high decibel levels. I ended up confiscating water bottles after a good portion was dumped onto the trail to make mud. I explained to the toddlers what happens when you dehydrate. They didn’t care. It took roughly five days to make our way to the reservoir where the kids splashed in the cool water, tossed wet sand at each other, threw crackers at the ducks, slipped on the rocks and screamed at the dragonflies. I considered calling in a rescue helicopter, figuring the expense was worth not having to walk back down the trail. Instead, we bribed the kids with McDonald’s, promising processed chicken parts if they’d walk faster than a drugged porcupine. We made it back to the car exhausted, sunburned and
grumpy – just like a normal summer hike! Backyards are also being used to their fullest. Our luxurious backyard pool (a 6’ wading pool from Walmart) is usually a weird shade of green and full of dead bugs, but that doesn’t stop us from soaking in the probably dangerous water, eating popsicles. If I don’t get sick from COVID, malaria might be another option. The grandkids set up a tent a couple of weeks ago, hoping to have a backyard campout. They roasted marshmallows over the grill and climbed into their sleeping bags only to be shaken awake two hours later by a microburst that threatened to carry them to Oz. Everyone was safe, but traumatized, which seems to be the status quo in these crazy times. Returning to school is the big debate right now, followed by what should be a strange Halloween and holiday season. Sure makes eternity feel like a really long time. l
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NobleOne Professional Painting Residential, Commercial, Interior, Exterior Reliable, Dependable, and CLEAN 25 Years of Experience
Call: 801-750-0977 ROOFING
801-272-7000
All types of roofs
$650 OFF any reroof over 2,000 sq. ft.
APPLIANCE REPAIR
Glen’s Appliance Repair Major Appliance Repair & Installation REASONABLE RATES 38 Years Experience
Call Glen at 801-510-3513 TREE SERVICES
INTERMOUNTAIN TREE EXPERTS
Removals . Trimming . Pruning Licensed and Insured / 15 Yrs Experience
801-244-3542 FREE ESTIMATES
FLOORING
South Valley Floors
Utah’s Full Service Flooring Boutique
Carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, luxury vinyl & window coverings. FREE Estimate 801-501-9210 12896 S Pony Express #100, Draper
CLEANING SERVICES
Royal Pro Cleaning Services
General Cleaning, Deep Cleaning Move In/Move Out & Specialty Cleaning
Call Today 801-618-1868 www.royalproclean.com
$20 OFF FIRST CLEANING!
YARD SERVICES
Affordable Yard Care / Tree Trimming & Removal Flower Beds, Hedges, Railroad Ties, Mulching, Sod, Mowing, Concrete Senior Discounts
Call Dan:
801-518-7365
AIR DUCT CLEANING
CAPITAL AIR DUCT CLEANING Professional Evaluation and Work.
Call: 801-259-0837
Phone Number Correction from Last Month
FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS
OLYMPUS ROOFING
801.887.7663 SERVING WASATCH FRONT SINCE 1973
HEATING & AIR&CONDITIONING Water Softener Air Purification
Free In Home WATER/AIR QUALITY TEST
Call: 801-797-2956 www.ShopCulliganSLC.com
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SPRING AIR DUCT CLEANING SPECIALS
AIR DUCT CLEANING CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS?
UV Purifier & Reme Halo Can Reduce Your Risk of Infection! Ask for Details*
$49
CLEAN OUT SPECIAL Sinus Problems? Allergies? Asthma? Headaches? Excessive Dust? High Energy Bills? Bad Odors?
If it’s in your ducts, it’s in your lungs. Air duct cleaning is one of the best ways to fight symptoms of asthma and allergies. WE CAN SANITIZE YOUR VENTS TO HELP STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
10 VENTS 1 RETURN 1 MAIN
FREE system analysis/inspection. Call for details. Additional vents priced separately. We service all areas. Offer expires 8/31/2020
50% OFF
FREE
DRYER VENT CLEANING Helps Support a Healthy Immune System
HOSPITAL GRADE SANITIZER
WITH ANY COMPLETE AIR DUCT SYSTEM CLEANING. CALL FOR DETAILS. Offer expires 8/31/2020
Helps with germs & bacteria. With purchase of complete ductwork cleaning. Offer expires 8/31/2020
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