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rystal Mirci, a fifth grade Fox Hills Elementary student, recently won the University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair for the state of Utah by making biodegradable plastics from food waste. She received the highest points possible and also received the TD Williamson Outstanding Young Scientist Award. The University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair is an annual science & engineering competition for students in grades 5-12. Students from the Canyons, Granite, Murray, Park City, Salt Lake, South Summit and Tooele School Districts as well as the Salt Lake Catholic Diocese and all private, home school and charter schools within these boundaries participate in the competition. Crystal’s father, Curtis Mirci, said that Crystal decided to make biodegradable plastics from food waste when she noticed in the news stories about animals dying from plastic exposure and the microplastics that are in people’s bodies. “She saw that students at school often threw away leftover food and plastic after lunch, and that gave her the idea as well,” he said. Crystal used five different types of fruit as well as vegetables, soy milk, regular milk and egg shells and a recipe from the internet to create the biodegradable plastics. She explained that she dehydrated the food, ground the dehydrated product into powder, then heated it and put it into molds to dry. She said that all of the food in the project was expired, and she changed the recipes to improve the results. Crystal was also able to extract protein from dairy products by mix-
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ing it with vinegar to make additional biodegradable plastics. “I was curious if it would actually work or not, but it worked great. She even got the soy-based biodegradable plastics to get as strong as the regular plastic,” her father added. He explained that she tested the strength of each produced item by exposing them to various temperatures as well as water. “The heated products became multiple times more durable,” he said. Due to COVID restrictions parents were not allowed at the March 9 event, but the students were able to present their own projects to the judges. Crystal’s awards were delivered to the school in April. She received a plaque for the TD Williamson award and a trophy for the points award. “I was very impressed with her and proud of her. With all the work she put into the unique concept, I thought she would win something,” her father added. “I would like to do more science fairs in the future,” Crystal said. She explained that she would like to test the durability of other bio- based plastics to build on this year’s project for an additional science fair project. “I was really happy. I didn’t think I would actually win against so many kids. I was really proud of my work,” she said. Crystal skipped kindergarten so she is a year ahead in school, and after taking math assessments for sixth grade, she was placed in ninth grade math for next year. She composes music, is bilingual in English and Japanese, and even has her Continued page 27
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Crystal Mirci receives the highest points award and the TD Williamson Outstanding Young Scientist Award from the University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair (Photo courtesy of Granite School District).
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Another professional sports team comes to Zions Bank Stadium By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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ions Bank Stadium continues to become a sports destination in the state as yet another professional sports organization, the Salt Lake Shred, made its debut there last month. The Shred compete in the American Ultimate Disc League, a fast-growing league that has expanded with three additional teams this year. It’s actually not the first professional ultimate frisbee team to exist in the state of Utah. The Salt Lake Lions were formed in 2014, but lasted only one year. Since that time, local ultimate organizations around the state have worked diligently to build the sports’ popularity at a grassroots level. “The youth are getting better and better and our college teams are getting increasingly more attention on the national stage. We wanted to provide an opportunity to compete at the very highest levels to give kids something to shoot for,” said Joel Dehlin, one of the founders of the new team. A press release by the Shred cites national success by local teams - both at the high school and collegiate level - as one reason for optimism. Lone Peak High School for example, had both a boys and girls team place in the top three in a national tournament. The growing pool of talented players led to the creation of a professional women’s team two years ago: the Utah Wild. Now the men are getting in on the action too. The team held open tryouts at the stadium earlier this year, which attracted about 150 hopefuls. From there, the coaches narrowed the group down to a final roster of 31 players. The team has a healthy mix of local players with experience playing together as well as AUDL veterans. “The talent is extraordinary,” Dehlin said. “These were terribly difficult decisions. In the past, if you were a great ultimate player
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Local elected officials join hundreds of their counterparts at the Utah League of Cities and Towns conference By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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hat do you figure is more exciting: having movie star Colin Farrell play you in a Ron Howard film… or addressing a convention room filled with Utah mayors and city council members? Due for release this fall, “13 Lives” will tell the story of the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who became stranded in a long, deep cave in Thailand – unable to escape because of quick-rising floodwaters. Cave diver John Volanthen was among the divers who rescued the group. And, he was the keynote speaker earlier this spring at the Utah League of Cities and Towns 2022 Midyear Conference in St. George. “You could have heard a pin drop throughout (John Volanthen’s) entire talk; the audience was so interested,” Taylorsville City Councilman Bob Knudsen said. “That rescue could have been such a tragedy. Everything had to be done right. There were so many different opinions about what should be done. That’s what I got from his presentation: elected officials will hear lots of different opinions. They have to be willing to listen and then to work together.” Just elected last fall – to replace 8-year Taylorsville City Council District 5 representative Dan Armstrong – Knudsen was attending his first Utah League of Cities and Towns conference. “The organizers announced this was the best-attended conference they have ever hosted; I’m guessing 300 to 400 people,” Knudsen added. “It was a great chance to get together with other city leaders to learn about the many common issues we all face – like population growth and water challenges. I also particularly enjoyed the session they held specifically for new city leaders.” The League designated a “Newly Elected Officials Networking Breakfast,” but it was open to all of those attending the conference. Ernest Burgess has served as the Taylorsville City Council District 1 representative for more than a decade. But he wasn’t about to miss it. “I wanted to attend the rookie breakfast because it’s a good refresher – a reminder of the basics, of what [city council members] should be doing,” Burgess said. “There is so much good information at those conferences. They go over housing stats, water and electricity concerns, lots of important issues. If I am going to drive all the way down to St. George, I want to get as much out of it as I can.” And what did Burgess get most from Volanthen’s keynote address? “No matter how big the challenge is, you can’t let it overwhelm you,” he said. “It was a miracle they got those children out (of the
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Now in his third term on the city council, Ernest Burgess has attended several Utah League of Cities and Towns meetings and conferences. (Utah League of Cities and Towns)
City council members Ernest Burgess and Bob Knudsen, Mayor Kristie Overson and Council Chair Anna Barbieri (L-R) recently attended the Utah League of Cities and Towns 2022 Midyear Conference in St. George. (Courtesy Kristie Overson)
City council member Bob Knudsen attended his first Utah League of Cities and Towns conference earlier this year. (Utah League of Cities and Towns)
flooding cave) alive. The leaders had to stay calm and problem-solve. If you don’t, you will fail – which in that case, was life-and-death.” In addition to Knudsen and Burgess, Taylorsville City Council Chair Anna Barbieri and Mayor Kristie Overson also attended the conference. “I haven’t been to one of their conferences since before COVID and I really enjoyed it,” Overson said. “The schedule had many good events. But at least as important as the speakers was the networking opportunity we had. I enjoyed my break-out session with other mayors so we could have peer-to-peer discussions.” Overson says many Utah mayors are facing the same challenges. “Water and housing growth were two of the primary concerns,” she said. “Rising costs, inflation in general, is also a big issue.
Hundreds of elected officials from across Utah gathered for the Utah League of Cities and Towns annual Midyear Conference. (Utah League of Cities and Towns)
We all have to figure out how we can pay for city vehicles and other things.” On its website (ulct.org), the Utah League of Cities and Towns reports there are 1,385 mayors and city council members across our state, representing 249 cities and towns. Of those 249, some 43% (106) have a population of fewer than 1,000 residents. According to utah-demographics.com, Taylorsville is our state’s 13th largest city, with about 60,000 residents. l City Council Chair Anna Barbieri listens intently during the recent Utah League of Cities and Towns 2022 Midyear Conference in St. George. (Utah League of Cities and Towns)
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National Register of Historic Places finally adds its first Taylorsville building to the list By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
The Al-rasool Islamic Center, built originally in 1894, has officially become the first Taylorsville building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)
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fter cutting through a mountain of red tape for nearly a year – including a complicated application process, requiring a paid researcher and “paperwork wrangler” – owners of the Al-rasool Islamic Center in Taylorsville (1247 West 4800 South) now find their 128-year-old building on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s the very first structure in the city to enjoy that designation, although a second could be just a few months away. Board member and Sunday School teacher Hassan Mardanlou was one of the Islamic Center’s driving forces in shepherding the historic site onto the prestigious list. “It is such an honor and privilege to get our center onto the registry and to be the first Taylorsville building on it,” Mardanlou said. “This is such a marvelous place and a piece of standing history. So many people came together to make this possible, including [Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee Chair] Susan [Yadeskie]. With all the help we received, it’s so nice to reach our goal.” A north facing stone on the Islamic Center is weathered, but still clearly shows the building’s construction date of 1894. That’s just one year after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Salt Lake
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City Temple was dedicated. Also constructed by the Church, the Taylorsville structure was one of the faith’s earliest meeting houses in the valley. “I attended church in that building back before I graduated from high school [in 1971],” Yadeskie said. “I had so many wonderful flashbacks when I toured the building. All of those childhood memories brought tears to my eyes.” Yadeskie and her fellow Historic Preservation Committee members are now more hopeful than ever that their “headquarters” – the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, just two-and-a-half blocks west of the Islamic Center (1488 West 4800 South) will be next on the National Register. “We have hired the same person who put together the National Register application for the Islamic Center to do ours,” Yadeskie added. “It should be ready to submit in a couple of weeks – and could be approved before the end of the year.” The stately white farmhouse that now serves as a museum – and the home base for the Historic Preservation Committee – went up in 1906. Taylorsville purchased the home in 2001, just five years after the city was incorporated.
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A formal application is now being finalized to include the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center on the National Register of Historic Places. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)
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The Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center needs several structural repairs. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)
Now that the Al-rasool Islamic Center has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, officials there hope to parlay that status into grant funding for some much-needed repairs. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)
without our volunteers. We support the Historic Preservation Committee in applying for the Historic Register. Anytime we can recognize the past, it’s a good thing. Our roots for many Taylorsville residents run very deep. Honoring and recognizing our history is important.” The heritage center bounced back from recent coronavirus restrictions to host a half dozen elementary school field trips this spring. That comes after only two such tours last year and none in 2020. Cory Jensen is the National Register Coordinator for the Utah State Historic Preservation Office. He worked closely with Hassan Mardanlou to pull together the information needed to add the Islamic Center to the list. “The State National Register Review Board meets quarterly and normally reviews about five register nominations at each of their meetings,” Jensen explained. “When the board met [over Zoom] in January, Hassan spoke to the members and made a great
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presentation [for the Islamic Center]. About 1,400 Utah buildings are on the National Register and this is the first in Taylorsville.” One of the very first driving forces behind getting the Islamic Center listed on the register turned out to be one of the last people to learn they had finally succeeded. Early in this lengthy process, Hassan’s nephew, David Mardanlou, spent about $7,000 of his own money to fund a study of the center’s rich history and its structural repair needs. “We learned our building was the second LDS meetinghouse in all of Utah,” David Mardanlou said. “After helping with some of the early research, I handed the project off to my uncle [Hassan] and Susan [Yadeskie]. I first learned we had made the list when my uncle invited me to a Ramadan meal at the Islamic Center, where I ate with him, Susan, Mayor Overson and the Taylorsville Police Chief [Brady Cottam]. I remember thinking, ‘It’s really cool we got on the register; but it’s also really cool I am having dinner with the Mayor and Chief of
Police.’ They have 1,000 people who regularly attend the Islamic Center. I am happy for them, because this National Register listing should make it easier to get grant funding to make repairs.” Besides the prestige of being on the National Park Service’s Register of Historic Places, that is probably the single biggest motivator groups have in gaining the distinction – it potentially opens grant revenue streams. “I am not aware of specific groups or foundations that only donate grants to National Register sites,” Cory Jensen explained. “But I do know the listing definitely gives these structures a new level of cachet. The register means it is now a bonified building, worthy of financial contributions.” “Right now, we need to get together with Susan Yadeskie and our other supporters to discuss where we should look for grant funding,” Hassan Mardanlou concluded. “The Islamic Center needs lots of asphalt, foundation and ceiling repairs. We also sus-
tained damage during the 2020 earthquake. We are definitely looking forward to applying for grants so we can get moving on the work.” That early study David Mardanlou helped pay for found the Islamic Center needs about $900,000 worth of repairs. Though not nearly as high of a price tag, the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center is also in need of significant repairs – more than city officials say they can afford. Just like the Islamic Center, once the heritage center earns its National Register listing, Historic Preservation Committee members will begin searching for deep pockets that support the maintenance of such structures. “We were happy to assist the Islamic Center in getting its spot on the National Register,” Yadeskie concluded. “We are also thrilled Taylorsville finally has a building on the list. Now we want [the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center] to be next.” l
Although faded and weathered, this north facing stone on the Islamic Center in Taylorsville clearly shows its original construction date of 1894. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)
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Cornhole competitions move from the backyard to the big leagues By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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nyone can play. Anyone can win. The American Cornhole League took up residence in Sandy at the Mountain America Expo Center May 6-8. The ACL pro league represents the highest tier of talent that the league has to offer. Over 250 pro competitors faced off in the most ultimate backyard and tailgating game around. “I am from Mississippi originally and my brother had this set up in his backyard,” Salt Lake City resident Ricky Mcgowan said. “I came home and bought a set off Amazon.” Salt City Cornhole is a local group of players. They host tournaments at Allstar Lanes and Pins and Ales in West Valley. There are also several other groups in the state. “It is a place for a beginner to more advanced players,” Mcgowan said. It is not just a backyard barbecue game anymore. “My first match I realized I had no idea what this game was all about,” Harry Stolzfus said. He is from Fort Collins, Colorado. He and his wife (Yetti Irwin) travel the country playing in tournaments.
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RV,” Irwin said. “I really like the people we have met. They are all friendly. Throwing the bag really has some technique and strategy to it.” “The elite top players can make money playing this game. We became pros about two years ago. We lost quite a few matches in the beginning, but Yetti is getting pretty good,” Stolzfus said. The ACL will award nearly one million in prize money this season. It is televised on ESPN and the Super hole celebrity match in Salt Lake City included Lisa Barlow (“Housewives of Salt Lake City”), Kyle Van Noy (Patriots), Vernon Davis (49ers), and Joseph Baena (actor). The winner earns money for his or her charity. Baena won in this event and will advance to the Super hole finals. “The skill level has gone up the last two years,” Stolzfus said. “Yesterday, Matt Guy (top-ranked singles player in the ACL) nearly threw a perfect game. He tossed 16 bags and 15 went into the hole.” “I like the people. It is a good time,” Mcgowan said. “I would tell people who are interested to throw the bags.” l
Matt Guy (in the orange shirt) is the top-ranked singles cornhole player in the United States. He recently played in Sandy at the ACL championships. (Greg James/City Journals)
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SLCC Fashion Show features Taylorsville designer Aurelia Jones By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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fter a COVID hiatus, the Salt Lake Community College Fashion Institute Fashion Show has returned. The show was put on by students graduating from the only college-level fashion program in Utah. Many SLCC fashion graduates have gone on to prestigious design schools, eventually landing jobs with companies like Ralph Lauren and Guess Kids. “Our program is extremely rigorous and students have a long journey in order to get to where they want to be,” said Mojdeh Sakaki, SLCC Fashion Institute program manager. “We're a huge family. It takes a village for the students to be where they are right now.” The fashion show was held May 2, in partnership with Utah Arts Alliance which provided The Shops at South Town as a venue. The mall will display fashion designs from the show’s designers in its store windows. Students in the fashion show production class collaborated with the fashion students to organize the event, set up the room, choose the music and do all the work behind the scenes. Professional models presented original designs created by students in their final year in the fashion program. Collections included costumes, streetwear, office attire, cosplay and ready-to-wear items. Designers in the school’s collection class created their own concepts, developed ideas, illustrated design boards, gathered fabrics, made patterns and sewed the items. Taylorsville native Aurelia Jones presented her fanciful collection based on nature and fairies, complete with iridescent wings and floral colors. Jones will graduate from the fashion program this spring and hopes to work as a seamstress for local theater companies.
“I’m the youngest of six kids and all of them did theater,” Jones said. “My mom would help make all the costumes. I went everywhere with her and I loved it.” Jones said creating her collection was time-consuming. She went through the process of creating mood boards to find inspiration. “I’ve always loved the mountains, and I wanted to do something related to nature. But I didn’t want to do regular fashion. I thought it would be so much fun to make fairies come to life.” Other designers showcasing their collections were Hope Ainsworth, Jade Joyo, Shreya Parihar, Debra (Niky) Phipps and Alicia Scott. During the event, visual displays were set up around the event space to highlight different fashion specialties including evening gowns, tailoring and bridals. “Right now, we have this opportunity to really step back and consider how we want to re-approach style and design,” says Sakaki, noting that more than 90% of the retail industry shut down during the pandemic. The SLCC Fashion Institute offers three degrees: fashion design, visual merchandising and technical apparel designs. The courses were created to help students interested in fashion-related careers. Many of the school’s graduates take jobs as seamstresses, pattern makers, merchandisers and illustrators. “There have been a lot of changes. Suits are gone. Comfort and leisure are booming. And new 3D printing technology is introducing new types of fabrics and patterns,” Sakaki said. “It is an exciting time to be in fashion.”l
Runway models display the fashion collection designed by Taylorsville resident Aurelia Jones in the SLCC Fashion Show at The Shops at South Town. (Photo courtesy of Salt Lake Community College)
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Track and field teams prepare for the season finale By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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June 15 - Wasatch Jazz Syndicate ........................ Jazz Quartet CHILDREN MATINEE SERIES June 22 - Riding Gravity .............................. Surf & Rockability Thursday at 2 p.m. in Murray Park Pavilion #5, FREE
July 14 ................................................................................................... Kenshin Taiko, Japanese Drumming July 21 ................................................................................................... Rick Schwemmer, German Cow Bells July 28 .................................................................................................. Paul Brewer, Magic Show
LIBRARY SUMMER SHORTS * Wednesday atFAMILY 1 PM inNIGHT MurraySERIES Park Pavilion #5, FREE
The 2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m., FREE Paul Brewer June Murray 2 ............................................. Magic Show, Senior Recreation Center (#10 E 6150 S – 1/2 block west of State) June 9 ........................................... Scales & Tails Animal June 13..................................................................................................The Flashback Brothers, ClassicShow Rock JulyJune 11 ....................................................................................................Neo Vintage, Jazz & Bossanova 16 ................................................................ Mad Science This program received funding support from residents ofDJ Salt Juggling Lake County, SL& County Zoo, Arts & Parks June 23 has .......................................... Magic Show (ZAP), Utah Division of Arts & Museums, Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, Utah Humanities, and National Endowment for the&Arts. June 30 ......................................... Woody Jessie, Characters
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CHILDREN MATINEE SERIES
Kearns senior Iosefa Toia’ivao set a personal record with a 16-second 110 meter hurdles (Photos courtesy of Kearns historian)
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s the track and field season comes to a close, athletes at Taylorsville and Kearns reflected on their personal records and goals for the coming years. “This season has been wonderful,” Warriors track coach Chad Farnes said. “We have had one of the biggest and most successful teams that we have had in years.” Taylorsville qualified 20 athletes for the state meet. Including several freshman and sophomores. “This is the biggest group we have sent to state in roughly 10 years,” Farnes said. “The most surprising thing is that a majority of these athletes are underclassmen. Which helps establish strong building blocks for future seasons.” The team will have 14 underclassmen at BYU for the meet. State track and field is scheduled for May 19-21. At region, Taylorsville placed fourth in the boy’s division and fifth in the girls, fourth overall. Kearns was fifth and sixth; fifth overall. Warrior senior Roshawne Burgher won the Region 2 boys high jump championship by clearing six feet. That was a personal record. He constantly jumped 5’4”-5’6” all season. He also finished third in the region in the long jump clearing 20’11” another personal record. Kearns junior Kapeli Smith had the seventh-best long jump in 6A this season. He flew 21’ 1.5” also a personal record. “For our younger kids state will be an excellent chance for them to get experience for future seasons,” Farnes said. “For the se-
niors, state will be one final opportunity to go out and shine on the track. I expect that all will have a good time and perform at their best.” Taylorsville freshman Sariah Johnson set a personal record in the 200 meters with a time of 26.32 seconds. Her fast time was the tenth fastest this season in 6A. Taylorsville athletes that are scheduled to participate in the state meet include; Sariah Johnson (100 meters and 200 meters), David Konan (100 and long jump), Reagan Vanderlinden (1600 and 3200), Preston Gledhill, Cole Jameson (1600 and 3200), Noah Tucker (1600 and 300 hurdles), Liam Passey (800), Roshawne Burgher (high jump and long jump), Michaela Medico (javelin), Anderson Ochoa (javelin), and Aysha Salami (shot put). “There is a momentum that is palpable throughout the team. There is a lot of excitement and it is contagious. Success builds future success. I think that the relationships and friendships that are being developed are something that keeps them coming back and trying harder every year,” Farnes said. Kearns also has several student-athletes scheduled to compete. They include Shaiann Crossett (100 and 300 hurdles), Kapeli Smith (110 hurdles and long jump), Iosefa Toia’ivao (110 and 300 hurdles), Sariah Glade (400), Nadia Medina (400), Kody Barrett (400), Larkin Hancuff (800), and Mya Huft (Long jump). The UHSAA state track meet was scheduled to be held May 19-21 at BYU (after press deadline). l
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Champions of preservation—How one nonprofit helps save historic Utah buildings By Deb Schoenberg Hafner | d.hafner@mycityjournals.com
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hen David Amott was little, he built entire cities from the heavy clay soil in his backyard in Cottonwood. He was fascinated by form, and his yard became a diorama where he built everything from native adobes to engineered masterpieces modeled from books. “As a five year old I had a book about a haunted house,” recalls Amott, “and I didn’t care about the ghosts. I wanted to remove the cobwebs and paint it and fix it up.” Amott, without exception, is “absolutely riveted by structure.” He earned a degree in historic architecture and is the Executive Director of Preservation Utah, a nonprofit that advocates for historic preservation in Utah. At the end of April, Preservation Utah hosted their annual conference, after a hiatus for the pandemic, at the renovated and preserved Art Castle on the west side in Salt Lake City. This year’s conference, “Preservation Engaged: Celebrating Utah’s Communities,” hosted representatives from cities throughout Utah who were in attendance to learn how to combine economic development with community driven, comprehensive downtown revitalization and historic preservation. Preservation Utah advocates for preservation-oriented public policies by supporting legislation, working with elected officials and administrators, and providing creative and sustainable solutions in collaboration with property owners. But the preservation seed has to be planted deep at the local level, with individuals, towns, and communities coming together to initiate, advocate and sow preservation projects. The preservation movement has swept across America in the last few decades and has established itself as powerful and an important part of cities and towns, with preservation being an accepted practice at the local government level. Draper’s historic committee has spearheaded efforts to preserve aspects of the soon-to-be-relocated prison, Taylorsville recently added its first building to the National Register of Historic Places, and Millcreek recently nominated a seven-member Historic Commission to work on preservation efforts and to fix outdated ordinances. Their first meeting was in May, and they have a big job ahead. “The greenest building,” says Amott, touting the quintessential preservationist belief, “is the one that’s already been built.” At any given time, Preservation Utah has 25 to 30 preservation projects from around the state that need funding for preservation. These days, with housing prices reach-
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ing all-time highs, residents in towns and cities across America have become increasingly interested in turning existing buildings around with adaptive reuse—restoring and updating historic buildings and utilizing the space in new ways to meet the needs of the community. The Art Castle is one such example. According to the EPA, a new, green, energy-efficient office building that includes as much as 40% recycled materials would take approximately 65 years to recover the energy lost in demolishing a comparable existing building. “A remarkable example of adaptive reuse in Salt Lake is the Granary,” Amott said. One of Salt Lake City's oldest districts, it used to be a busy manufacturing, processing and storage center, but it was in danger of being demolished. It was rescued and restored and today is home to restaurants and shops. The Granary took part in the Main Street America initiative, a federal program adopted and administered in every state. In Utah, the program falls under the auspices of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Utah Main Street America Program helps communities revitalize their economy, appearance, and image of downtown commercial districts. Salt Lake City (The Granary), Brigham City, Price, Heber and Tooele, in addition to about 15 more Utah cities, have a Main Street designation and have received funding for revitalization. Brigham City and Price were Utah Main Street pilot program cities, each receiving facade rehabilitation grants and ultimately seeing increased economic activity and success from the program. Nan Groves Anderson, the Utah Main Street Program Director, on a panel at the Preservation Utah conference, reported that nationwide, since 1980, over 2,000 communities have participated in the Main Street program, with $61 billion in new investment, 525,000 net new jobs, and 251,000 buildings rehabilitated. Closer to home, Preservation Utah has advocated in many cities in Utah, including Millcreek. Amott said they have two historic easements on houses in the city that are regularly monitored, the summer house of the Silver Queen and a modern glass house by architect John Sugden. But, as with all preservation efforts, you win some and lose some. After Millcreek City was established, recalls Amott, Preservation Utah advocated for the George Merrill Estate, which was eventually demolished and is now an Ivory Homes development. Preservation Utah also stepped in on
Murray 2022 Fun Days
Monday, July 4, 2022 Breakfast
Rotary Club Community Breakfast 6:30 – 10:00 am Murray Park Pavilion #5 $8 Adults, $6 Child (12 & under)
Sunrise Service
7:00 am Murray Park Amphitheater Music by Murray Concert Band
Chalk Art Contest
A view of the Art Castle, a project by Utah Arts Alliance to acquire, preserve, renovate, and activate the historic 120-year-old 15th Ward Chapel located at 915 W. 100 South. (Deb Hafner/City Journals)
the Old Meeting House building, which became controversial when it was approved to be demolished and replaced with townhomes. Garbett Homes has been approved to build on the site, and since the meeting house sits on a fault line and is structurally older, it was determined it was not a good candidate for adaptive reuse. Although the effort to save the building was lost, some good came out of it. Preservation Utah helped advocate for an improved city preservation ordinance and the establishment of the new historic commission, and city officials requested Garbett install an historical marker to commemorate the building. Preservation and sustainability models have gained traction in the race to develop places to accommodate the population growth. “You can’t build your way to affordability,” Amott said. It is greener to remodel a home and to repurpose a large building or district, and through community effort and advocacy, new resources and funding it is a path many are taking. At their conference, Preservation Utah shared myriad resources, including how to access the Main Street America Program, tax credits, and funding available to anyone interested in preserving a home, district or land. If you are interested in finding out more about the home you live in, discovering more about historic places in your city, or how to place make and advocate, Preservation Utah website is a good place to start (preservationutah.org). l
6:00 am – 2:00 pm, Winners announced at 2:30 pm **Pre-registration Required 5K and Kids Race Both races begin and end near Constitution Circle, Murray Park 5K Race 8:00 am, Kids Race at 9:00 am $20 early registration until June 19 $25 registration June 20-24 $10 for Kids Race by June 24 Register online at mcreg.com no later than June 24 No day of registrations.
Coed Doubles Outdoor Volleyball Tournament
Adults, Youth, Parent/Child Divisions 8 am – 4 pm, Softball Field in Murray Park $30 per team Register online at mcreg.com no later than June 30 No day of registrations.
Parade
8:30 am Begins at Fashion Place Mall and ends at Murray Park
Activities
10 am – 4 pm ...... Car & Bike Show (Behind swimming pool) 11 am – 4 pm ........ Food Trucks & Game Booths 1 pm – 2 pm .......... Bingo 12 pm – 4 pm ........ Park Center Hours 12 pm – 6 pm ........ Aquatic Center Hours
Activities for Kids
11 am – 2 pm ......... Games 11 m – 2 pm ............ Fishing Booth, Face Painting (minimal fee)
12:00 om ..................................Balance Bike Race (pre-register) 12:30 pm .................. Firemen Squirt (free)
Daytime Entertainment
Murray Park Gazebo 11:00 am .................. Noa Polynesia, Dance 11:45 am.................... Arts in the Park Musical Reviews 12:30 pm .................. Michael Paine Band
Evening Entertainment
Murray Park Softball Field 8:30 pm .................... The Current, Party Band 10:00 pm Fireworks
(leave personal fireworks at home)
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Taylorsville football players will lend a hand with the thousands of pounds of Cleanup Day refuse coming on June 18 By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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or the second year in a row, the Taylorsville City Green Committee’s annual Cleanup Day will look completely different on Saturday, June 18 than it ever did, pre-coronavirus. In years past, this fourhour collecting of recyclables and “junk” has been operated by 15 to 20 volunteers. This year – thanks to a civic-minded Taylorsville High School coach and his players – more than 100 volunteers will lend a hand. “We were having a summer football practice last year when we noticed the long lines of cars and trucks (pulling into the Taylorsville High School parking lot during Cleanup Day),” THS head football coach Chris “Rozy” Rosales said. “We decided right on the spot, we would go help them right after we were done. But by the time our practice was over, so was Cleanup Day.” Coach Rozy said City Councilman and Green Committee member Ernest Burgess emailed him a couple of months ago, asking if he wanted to have his Warrior football team members assist this time around. “I think Councilman Burgess was shocked, and even got a little emotional, when I told him we would have 70 players and 20 coaches on hand to help out,” Rosales said. “We are trying to teach our kids the importance of assisting in their community. I think this will also help build our team unity. I want my players to understand, there does not have to be a price tag to helping out.” “Last year was our first time to do Cleanup Day at Taylorsville High and we had about 480 cars, trucks and trailers come through – double what we had ever had before (when the event had always been held outside city hall),” Councilman Burgess said. “Our volunteers were worn out. Many of them never got a break. So, involving the football players and coaches should really make things run better. Coach Rosales is such a neat guy and so full of enthusiasm.
Some 2,000 gallons of old latex paint were among the many items dropped off at last year’s annual Cleanup Day outside Taylorsville High School. (Kathy Richins)
The team’s help will be great.” Several members of the Taylorsville Youth Council are also expected to assist during the 8 a.m. to noon window on June 18 while Cleanup Day is operating in the northwest parking lot at the high school. Organizers say people dropping off materials should only enter the parking lot from Redwood Road and not from 5400 South. Green Committee member Kathy Richins has worked in the Taylorsville City Code Enforcement Department for about six years. Hers is the often-unpopular office that keeps an eye on yards to make sure they don’t become too unsightly. “Code enforcement has a vested interest in the success of Cleanup Day, because a lot of our residents take advantage of it to bring their yards into compliance,” Richins
City Councilman Ernest Burgess has been active on the Taylorsville volunteer Green Committee for years. (Kathy Richins)
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said. “As Cleanup Day approaches, when we see yards that need some work, we drop off fliers about the event, so people can make arrangements to get the stuff they don’t need over to it.” After years of hosting Cleanup Day outside Taylorsville City Hall, the event had to be completely cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. When it returned last summer, continuing construction and landscaping work on Centennial Plaza forced Cleanup Day to be moved to the high school. The combination of shifting to a larger parking area and moving from April to June doubled the amount of materials gathered. Last year marked the first time the Green Committee carefully tallied everything that was dropped off. In 2021, residents took to the Taylorsville High School parking lot:
More than 5,000 pounds of green waste was dropped off during last year’s annual Cleanup Day outside Taylorsville High School. (Kathy Richins)
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Dozens of volunteers – including about 70 Taylorsville High School football players – are expected to make this year’s annual Cleanup Day run smoothly and quickly. (Kathy Richins)
Well over six tons of electronic waste was collected and recycled in the Taylorsville High School parking lot a year ago during the city’s annual Cleanup Day. (Kathy Richins)
• 14,000 lbs. of garbage • 12,300 lbs. of electronic waste (TVs and computers) • 8,680 lbs. of paper (shredded at no cost)
• 8,000 lbs. of reusable clothing • 5,000 lbs. of green waste (branches and lawn clippings) • 3,000 lbs. of glass
• 1,900 gallons of latex paint • 500 lbs. of solid pesticides and herbicides • 182 lbs. of unused medications • Many other items. “We have lots of residents who really look forward to Cleanup Day to help them clear their yards,” Mayor Kristie Overson said. “We love it when people make their homes and yards look better. We know people like this event because last year we had such long lines. It is exciting the football team will help out this year. We’re very grateful to them.” As you gather materials to drop off on
June 18, the Green Committee wants to remind everyone NOT to bring: • Ammunition • Commercial disposal • Freon in appliances • Large appliances • Mattresses • Medical waste • Tires For more information on the 2022 annual Taylorsville Green Committee Cleanup Day, visit taylorsvilleut.gov. l
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Granite School District students are invited to participate in summer music camps By Lizzie Walje | l.walje@mycityjournals.com
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ith summer break rapidly approaching, students and their families are looking for ways to pass the time and beat the heat. For those students who are interested in music programs, Granite School District has lined up a series of camps where students can learn or refine their skills during the summer months. Matteo Krause is the music director at Evergreen Junior High School and a championing voice of music summer music programs. Krause has taught all over the world including in the United States, Turkey, Brazil and China. Throughout his studies and career, he has been exposed to the music of many cultures and its enriching impact on students’ lives. “We have an awesome opportunity available for students this summer through the Granite Junior Youth Symphonies program. Not only does this opportunity allow for students to come together and have fun, but the benefits of learning a musical instrument are widely cited and studied. Music helps build confidence as well as refine important skills that intersect with other pertinent facets of learning,” Krause said. The Granite Junior Youth Symphony will take place from June 6 through July 1, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Cottonwood High School, 5715 S. 1300 East in Murray.
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“The benefit of having the camp take place in the morning is it allows for students to participate on a daily basis. The camp is over and done by 9:30 in the morning. We purposefully work in that time slot so that students have the rest of the day to dedicate to other activities,” Krause said. At the Granite Youth Symphony students have the opportunity to engage with other like-minded peers, learn a new instrument, or improve on an instrument they’re currently learning. The symphony is taught by qualified teachers and instructors who can allocate the proper time and attention to ensure the student walks away having met their intended goal. “During these youth symphonies, students will be able to build on the strong foundation they gained already in band and orchestra and continue to advance even further. The Granite Youth Symphonies bring in students from all over our school district and will make for some great collaborations across school boundaries. Please consider having your student take part in this awesome opportunity,” Krause added. Furthermore, there is a specific opportunity for next year’s incoming sixth-graders. The Granite School Introductory Band and Orchestra Camp will also take place June 6 through July 1. It will also be held at Cottonwood High
During the summer students can partake in multiple camps through Granite School District including the Granite Youth Symphony and Introductory Band and Orchestra. (Photo courtesy Granite School District)
School. This particular camp is geared toward students who are looking to learn the basics of a specific instrument. Unlike the youth symphony, which focuses more on a group learning format, the introductory camp allows students to get one-on-one instruction regarding a specific instrument. “If your student has participated in elementary school music coursework or is inter-
ested in joining band and orchestra during junior high, the Introductory Band and Orchestra Camp is a great opportunity,” Krause said. If you are interested in signing up your student(s) for either of these camps, you can do so online. l
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City of Taylorsville Newsletter 2600 West Taylorsville Boulevard • 801-963-5400
MAYOR'S MESSAGE Dear Friends and Neighbors, It is my pleasure to formally announce the creation of our Community Advisory Board, which will review matters of the Taylorsville Police Department and was anticipated early in the formation of TVPD. As city leaders, we have a great deal of confidence and trust in our police officers and staff, and know they Mayor Kristie S. Overson have and will continue to serve our residents with professionalism and dignity. We also know that it is important to have a police advisory board made up of community residents and stakeholders to ensure our department continues to operate at the highest level. Given the current national environment, public sentiment, and at times scrutiny regarding certain law enforcement activities, we desired to form this Community Advisory Board for several reasons. We know that each member of the board, as part of an independent team, will be able to offer insights and potential improvements within the department. Their engagement may lead to some of the following activities and recommendations: • Training and Educational Best Practices • Technology Enhancement • Improved Officer Wellness and Safety In additional to the above, this Board has the primary role of conducting independent reviews of three high-acuity activities among police officers: 1) matters related to the use of force, 2) vehicular pursuits, and 3) internal affairs investigations related to possible misconduct. Comprised of five community volunteers appointed by myself as Mayor, the Board serves to establish an open culture between residents and the police department, with the goal of ensuring community accountability and transparency. Applications to serve on this Board were accepted earlier in the year, and several interviews were conducted to inform my decision on who best to recommend. Everyone selected has a great background, set of experiences, and is well respected by other community members and peers. On April 27, all five members were introduced and unanimously approved by the City Council. We are grateful to all who came forward, expressing their desire to serve in this capacity. As stated by Council Chair Anna Barbieri, “Thank you to everyone. … It really makes the team complete, the police department complete, and we are honored you would join us.” At present, all five members are involved in rigorous training, respective to police policy, budget, protocols and procedures. Once completed, it is anticipated they will gather for their first formal meeting sometime in July. We look forward to our continued interactions and their engagement as they serve to represent the perspectives and expectations of our community. –Mayor Kristie S. Overson
WHAT ’S INSIDE – JUNE 2022 Frequently Called Numbers, Page 2 Taylorsville Dayzz, Pages 4 & 5 Getting to Know TVPD, Page 6 Heritage Remembrances, Page 7 Environment, Page 8
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June 2022
Taylorsville Dayzz is This Month — June 23, 24 and 25 Taylorsville Dayzz on June 23, 24 and 25 offers plenty to do for everyone – from carnival rides and food booths to the parade, petting zoo, concerts, car show, 5K and, of course, the best fireworks show in the state. The city’s preeminent event brings a show-stopping line-up featuring on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., the Beatles tribute band Imagine, with the West Valley Symphony of Utah and Cannoneers of the Wasatch. At 9:30 p.m., enjoy a Movie in the Park, showing “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” On Friday, the Taylorsville-SLCC Symphony Orchestra performs at 6:30 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by Shania Twain, Pat Benatar and Dolly Parton tribute artists. Don’t miss the fireworks that night at 10 p.m. Then, on Saturday, Abba tribute band Abbacadabra will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Look to the sky for the skydivers at 8:30 p.m., followed by the Fireworks Extravaganza at 10 p.m. (See a schedule of events and lineup of performers on Pages 4 and 5 of this section.) Also, new this year: The annual 5K race will be incorporated into the city’s Ride. Run. Float. Triathlon. Participants can participate in the race as part of the triathlon or just run in the 5K as a single event. See details and register at www.taylorsvilleut.gov The festivities all take place at Valley Regional Park at 5100 S. 2700 West. “It’s Taylorsville Dayzz’ 26th year and we can’t wait to celebrate,” said Taylorsville Dayzz Chairman Jim Dunnigan. “We’re looking forward to another spectacular year!”
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Emergency ...................................................................................................911 Police Department ............................................................... 801-840-4000 Poison Control Center .................................................... 1-800-222-1222 Animal Control Shelter ....................................................... 801-965-5800 Animal Control After House Dispatch ........................... 801-840-4000 Building Inspection ............................................................. 801-955-2030 Chamber West (Chamber of Commerce) ...................... 801-977-8755 Fire Department ................................................................... 801-743-7200 Gang Tip Line ......................................................................... 385-468-9768 Garbage/Recycle/GreenWaste Pick-up ........................ 385-468-6325 (Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling) Granite School District........................................................ 385-646-5000 Health Department ............................................................. 385-468-4100 Highway Conditions (from cell phone) .............................................511 Park Reservations ................................................................. 385-468-7275 Public Works (Salt Lake County) ....................................... 385-468-6101 Dominion Energy ................................................................. 800-323-5517 Rocky Mountain Power ...................................................... 888-221-7070 Salt Lake County Recycling/Landfill .............................. 801-974-6920 Taylorsville Bennion Improvement District................. 801-968-9081 Taylorsville Food Pantry ..................................................... 801-815-0003 Taylorsville Senior Center .................................................. 385-468-3370 Taylorsville Code Enforcement ........................................ 801-955-2013 Taylorsville Justice Court ................................................... 801-963-0268 Taylorsville Library ............................................................... 801-943-4636 Taylorsville Recreation Center ......................................... 385-468-1732 Swimming Pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day) ........... 801-967-5006 Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center ........................... 801-281-0631 UDOT Region 2 ...................................................................... 801-975-4900 Utah Transit Authority (UTA)............................................. 801-743-3882
EVENTS JUNE 2022 June 1 & 15 – 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting @ City Hall and online. Watch a live-stream of the meeting on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov
June 14 – 7 p.m. & June 28 – 6 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.
June 8-10 – 8 p.m.
Willy Wonka Jr. @ the stage at Centennial Plaza. A Taylorsville Arts Council production. (See Page 3).
June 11 – 7 p.m.
Taylorsville's annual talent show Taylorsville's Got Talent @ the Centennial Plaza stage.
June 18 – 5 to 11 p.m. – FREE Event
Starry Nights: Movies on the Plaza @ Centennial Plaza begins with the movie ‘Back to the Future.’ Utah rock band De Novo also will play, with food trucks starting at 5 p.m. Movie starts around 9. See taylorsvilleut.gov for other Starry Nights Saturday evening events.
June 18 – 8 a.m. to noon
Annual Earth Day Collection @ Taylorsville High School, northwest parking lot. Please enter from 5400 South. See accompanying ad.
June 23, 24 & 25
Taylorsville Dayzz @ Valley Regional Park! See Pages 4 and 5 of this section for a full schedule of events.
June 25 – 7 a.m.
Run portion of Ride, Run, Float triathlon @ Valley Regional Park. Taylorsville 5K at 7 a.m. or Kids Fun Run at 7:45 a.m. Find our calendar of events on the city’s website. You can also submit your own events for possible publication: taylorsvilleut.gov
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ANNUAL CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, June 18th 8AM TO NOON
@TAYLORSVILLE HIGH
NORTHWEST PARKING LOT (enter from 5400 South)
For Taylorsville residents only
**Find the list of items we are accepting and those prohibited at: www.taylorsvilleut.gov
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Taylorsville High Football Team
Please contact Green Committee Advisor Ernest Burgess at 801-654-4482 or by email eburgess@taylorsvilleut.gov for more information or to volunteer.
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Graduating Students Recognized for Service, Leadership The City Council wanted to use this space where their Council Corner column usually runs to honor the Youth Council’s graduating seniors. Graduating seniors who have served on Taylorsville’s 15-member Youth Council were honored this past month by the Taylorsville City Council and Mayor Kristie Overson. Mayor Overson commended the youth for all they have done and expressed hope that they will continue that service mindset throughout their lives. “They are incredible youth leaders who have contributed so much to our community.” For their service, the Youth Council’s seniors each were awarded a Medal of Honor at the May 4 City Council meeting. They are: OSELLE CAPENER — Oselle plans to attend Liberty University in the fall where she will major in political science. After transferring to Taylorsville High from the America International School of Utah charter school, Oselle became involved in the drill team and received an Academic All-Region award, recognizing her work to maintain a high GPA while competing in drill. She also played on the tennis team and joined the Key Club and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). On the junior varsity tennis team, she placed second in region. In her free time, Oselle volunteered at the Taylorsville Food Pantry. She has maintained a 3.9-GPA and will graduate with an associate’s degree from Salt Lake Community College this spring, in addition to graduating from high school with recognized areas of distinction in dance and English and a Diploma of Merit. She also will be recognized as a Scholastic Honoree.
EMMA POWERS — In addition to receiving many scholarship opportunities from colleges statewide, Emma received a $30,000 scholarship to attend Indiana State where she will begin her schooling in the fall, majoring in criminology and criminal law. She has maintained a 3.8-GPA at Taylorsville High. Emma is a member of National Honors Society and has been recognized with areas of distinction in math, service, citizenship and English. She will graduate with a Diploma of Merit. At Taylorsville High, Emma was involved with the musical and arts department. She has been part of concert and jazz bands, playing the alto saxophone and piano. She also played for every school musical in the pit orchestra. She has served as a Taylorsville Youth Ambassador and as a member of the Taylorsville Youth Council for three years, including as recorder and Youth Mayor. As Youth Ambassador, she organized a clothing drive for the homeless that received matching grants.
BYRON MCDOUGAL — Byron will be working in wildland firefighting for Unified Fire Authority in the summer before serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has received scholarships from universities statewide. He intends to defer offers from Utah State, the University of Utah, Southern Utah University and Dixie State until returning from his mission. Wherever he ends up going, he plans to major in finance and is working toward a real estate license. At Taylorsville High, he participated in cross country, track, wrestling and the Model Rocket Club. He is also an ambassador for Granite Technical Institute. He will graduate with 30 concurrent enrollment credits. He has been recognized with areas of distinction in science and academic achievement, receiving a Diploma of Merit, and was named an Outstanding Senior. Byron also earned an Eagle Scout honor from the Boy Scouts of America.
BRANDON SORENSEN — Brandon plans to attend Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business where he will major in marketing. He has been a member of the Youth Council for three years, serving as chair for two years. He also has served as a Youth Ambassador. At Taylorsville High, he has participated in Madrigals Performing Choir, serves as president of Concert Choir, president of Key Club and runs and throws in track and field. He also played the lead role of Bob Wallace in White Christmas and Uncle Fester in Addams Family musicals, and was a part of the Utah All State Choir. He works at Chick-fil-A in Taylorsville. Brandon has accumulated 200-plus hours of service with organizations such as the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Delta Airlines and Primary and Shriners children’s hospitals. This year, Brandon hosted two blood drives with the American Red Cross. For his Youth Ambassador project, he planned to hold a communitywide blood drive at City Hall.
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Domestic Violence and Mental Health Units Rely on Specialized Training Get to know the new TVPD. Check this space each month for articles highlighting the units and employees that make up the Taylorsville City Police Department. TVPD’s domestic violence and mental health units each consist of one full-time detective. These detectives receive specialized training related to their assignments, take lead on investigations related to their responsibilities and assist other officers or detectives as needed. These units both fall under our special operations division supervised by Deputy Chief Miller and Sgt. Cheshire. Det. Keller is our lead domestic violence detective and has more than 12 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked for both Provo and Sandy police departments. He has worked as a patrol officer, field training officer, youth court coordinator, family crimes investigator and defensive tactics instructor. Additionally, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in business administration. His hobbies include karate, jujitsu, yoga, mountain biking, backpacking, hunting, reading, music and traveling. Det. Keller investigates cases involving physical and psychological abuse between cohabitants. He works closely with our patrol officers and victim advocates. Domestic violence crimes often include cycles of violence that have at times persisted for years. Det. Keller has investigated such cases. Often, victims are hesitant to speak out. Det. Keller was recently able to intervene on such an incident. Now, this victim has an opportunity to move forward free of such abuse. If you or a loved one needs assistance related to domestic violence, please reach out and speak out. You can find more information online at udvc.org and dcfs.utah.gov/services/domestic-violence-services/ Det. Dean is our lead mental health detective with more than 15 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked for both the Federal Reserve and West Valley Police Department. He has worked as a special response team task
force officer, executive protection officer, patrol officer, crisis intervention officer, mental health court coordinator and mental health detective. His hobbies include hanging out with his family, camping, fishing, coaching, drawing and writing. Det. Dean investigates cases related to mental health, runaway juveniles and crisis intervention cases. He finds himself attached to essentially every unit within TVPD. Anytime officers find themselves trying to help a person going through a mental health crisis, Det. Dean is our go-to lead. The goal is to connect a person going through a mental health crisis with professionals and services that would steer them away from actions that may require law enforcement intervention. If you or a loved one need assistance managing a mental health crisis, helpful information can be found online via the National Institute of Mental Health, mentalhealth.gov, and the Utah Health Department of Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Mental Health. For parents and students who need help, check out Utah’s SafeUT app: safeut.org/
TVPD Employee of the Month Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Carver as our latest employee of the month. Sgt. Carver joined TVPD upon its formation. He has more than 16 years of military and law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked for West Valley Police Department. His experience includes working as a patrol officer, field training officer, special victims’ detective, violent crimes detective, crisis intervention detective, K-9 handler, hostage negotiator, department instructor, and he is a Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) crisis intervention officer instructor. Additionally, he holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. His military experience includes serving as a member of the U.S. Navy Police. He has served in various places around the world, was stationed on two carriers, as well as the guided cruiser USS Princeton. He has received numerous awards from his military and law enforcement career including a bronze star, four Navy commendation medals, NATO service medals, distinguished service medals, meritorious service medals, several unit awards and a life-saving medal. Sgt. Carver was nominated as employee of the month by Deputy Chief Gray, for heroic actions he displayed. Sgt. Carver had responded to a residential house fire where a woman was reportedly trapped inside. He arrived prior to Unified Fire Authority, and “without hesitation forced entry into the home.” The home was filled with smoke and the kitchen was engulfed in flames. Despite this, he entered and was able to get both the resident and her dog out. DC Gray said, “No matter the circumstance, Sgt. Carver did not hesitate at any time to take immediate action. It was evident that within a few more minutes, the rest of the home would have been engulfed in flames.” See a news story about the incident at fox13now.com
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Catch the Latest Happenings at the Senior Center Lunch is available at the Taylorsville Senior Center for seniors age 60 and over from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for a suggested donation of $4. The center is also bringing Drums Alive back. Starting June 1, it will be hosted every Wednesday at 2 p.m. “This class is a fun way to add physical activity into your day,” said Center Program Coordinator Grace Kelly. “We are excited to bring it back and to see everyone there.” Contact the center with any questions. You can also visit the Taylorsville Senior Center’s website at www.slco.org/taylorsville-senior-center for menu and activities information. The Taylorsville Senior Center is located at 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive and can be reached by phone at 801-385-3370.
Don’t Miss These Library Events With summer in full swing, we at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center thought it might be the right time to advertise that we have school yearbooks available for your perusal. We have a limited number of yearbooks (whatever has been donated) from schools across the Salt Lake Valley. Come to the museum and take a look! Summer allows folks more time to devote to searching out local ancestors so we are featuring a few of the yearbooks that we have to help you in your search. Yearbooks can be a fantastic, rich resource for learning about the lives of your ancestors — especially when it comes to learning about their childhood and adolescence. But that’s not their only benefit. Often, ads are included in the yearbooks and from them, you can glean information about old family businesses. You can also gather information about school administrators, faculty and staff who are generally listed yearbooks. You can get to know more about the students, too. Besides student portraits, many yearbooks list the awards a student achieved. It’s fun to see what school events were popular, including dances, school trips, spirit week and spelling bees. They are all usually listed, along with photos. Lists, lists, lists! Yearbooks are filled with valuable lists of students, their areas of academic interest, their clubs/sport teams, and there often are lists of even custodians and lunch workers who worked at the school. You can get to know a lot about a community and the time period from yearbooks. An important postscript, too: Most yearbooks are not copyrighted. Visit the museum to see the yearbooks we’ve collected and much more. We’re located at 1488 W. 4800 South.
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The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of June. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events: SUMMER READING AT THE COUNTY LIBRARY Wednesday, June 1, to Saturday, July 30 There are oceans of possibilities in the ways you might read, create, learn, play and connect your way to books, prizes and discounted activities. Signups start June 1. WALKING BOOK CLUB Thursdays at 10 a.m. The Walking Book Club is great for readers interested in a weekly walk session and book discussion. The club reads one book over the course of four weeks, discussing the book in segments. It meets Thursdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Take a 30-minute walk along the paths behind the library and then participate in a 45-minute book discussion. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Strollers are welcome. The June book is "The Giver of Stars" by Jo Jo Moyes. "The Giver of Stars" reading schedule: June 2: Chapters 1-7 • June 9: Chapters 8-14 • June 16: Chapters 15-21 • June 23: Chapters 22-28 PUBLIC STAR PARTY Friday, June 3, 9 to 11 p.m. Come to a free public Star Party with SLAS (Salt Lake Astronomical Society). Enjoy views of the sun, moon, planets and stars through some of Utah's largest telescopes. Star parties run from dusk until 11 p.m. Weather permitting. VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | What Would Mrs. Astor Do?: High Society in America's Gilded Age Monday, June 6, 7 p.m. Dr. Cecelia Tichi will provide an illustrated presentation of the colorful era known as the Gilded Age. Dr. Tichi is Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor Emerita at Vanderbilt University. Register here: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIEs | Library Kickoff Party Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. Join the library for adventure on the high seas. Drop by between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. See a mermaid and enjoy other fun activities outside on the grass. VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Black America Cooks Tuesday, June 21, 7 p.m. Donna Battle Pierce, award-winning food journalist, will highlight her efforts to document Black History and culture through food and celebrate the contribution of Black cooks in American history. Register here: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries
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JUNE UPDATES Subscription Green Waste Collection The weekly Green Waste Collection Program is in full effect this spring and will continue collection through mid-December. Residents can sign up and help divert green waste from the landfill to be processed into mulch that can be purchased for use from the Salt Lake Valley and TransJordan landfills. There is a one-time start-up fee of $60 to pay for the can and a quarterly fee of $31.50 ($126 per year). A green waste can is less expensive than an additional black garbage can at $204 per year. Green Waste collection accepts vegetables, fruits, eggshells, lawn clippings and weeds, coffee grounds and tea bags and tree branches and leaves. All items should be placed directly in the green waste can unbagged. Green Waste collection is the same day as your regular refuse and recycling day. For more information on the green waste collection, please visit our wasatchfrontwaste.org/green-waste.
The purpose of the Consumer Confidence Report is to provide you with information on the quality of your drinking water. In addition to water quality, the report also gives information on conservation resources, potential contamination sources and locations of where your water originates. Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District (TBID) distributes culinary water that meets all federal and state quality requirements. The report can be found on the TBID website: tbid.org or you may contact the distric at 801-968-9081 and a copy will be mailed to your home. WATER CONSERVATION Thank you to all who followed the Weekly Lawn Water Guide (aka the Drought Watering Guide) last summer! Water-saving actions made a difference, saving billions of gallons during this extreme drought. Keep it up! Go online to conservewater.utah.gov/ weekly-lawn-watering-guide
If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and Twitter.
Landfill Vouchers Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District offers Landfill Fee Waiver Vouchers at Taylorsville City Hall (2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd.) and the Taylorsville Library (4870 S. 2700 West). This offer is extended to residents within the service area who have the ability to haul their own truck or trailer loads to the landfill. Fill out a Landfill Voucher and head to the Salt Lake Valley Landfill to dispose of your items for free. Voucher users must still follow all landfill regulations and are only good for loads that are 4 feet by 8 feet (approximately the size of a pickup truck or pickup truck-sized trailer).
International Plastic Bag Free Day On July 3, Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District will join other organizations around the world in support of International Plastic Bag Free Day (plasticbagfreeday.org). There are a lot of good ways to celebrate, and the easiest requires a simple commitment by each individual. Even if just for one day, choose paper over plastic; or even better, bring your own bags to the retailers to pick up your goods. Some stores even offer discounts or other perks for the customers that bring their own.
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Steve DeBry to retire after more than 40 years in law enforcement By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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fter serving in law enforcement for more than 40 years, Salt Lake County Councilmember and Millcreek City Chief of Police Steve DeBry will hang up his badge later this year. His career path was started by his father who became a Salt Lake County Deputy Sheriff when DeBry was 6 years old. “I remember my father came and spoke to my first-grade class,” he said. “I remember looking at him in his uniform, and I was just so proud of him. It made me so happy that he was helping people and that he was respected.” DeBry grew up on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, graduating from Cyprus High School before attending the University of Utah. His plan was to become a history teacher and coach, but when he worked as a court bailiff for Judge Reginald W. Garff Jr., he turned back toward law enforcement. His career path changed again when he met Lorraine Lyman, who wasn’t excited to marry a police officer. He tried different jobs but nothing felt right. In March 1982, DeBry became a deputy, working for Salt Lake County Sheriff N.D. Pete Hayward. Lorraine worked part-time as a hairdresser and DeBry worked several jobs as they raised their three children. “She stuck with me through thick and thin for almost 43 years and that’s very difficult because with police officers there’s a high divorce rate,” he said. At the time, mental health wasn’t addressed with law enforcement officers. DeBry said it was difficult to come home from a tragic event without letting it affect their marriage. From the start, they established good communication, learning to compromise and listen. “I tried to be open, honest and sincere with her,” he said. “There were times when I wanted to talk about something and she would listen. Most of the time, she knew when I didn’t want to talk, and she didn’t push the issue.” DeBry advanced through different units, serving on the first SWAT team in Utah, and working in schools with the Sheriff Assisting Youth program. He was one of the first detectives assigned to the Metro Gang Unit in 1990 and worked as an internal affairs investigator when Salt Lake County Sheriff Aaron Kennard promoted him to sergeant. Later, he oversaw the detective unit and COP officers in Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, Brighton and Holladay, eventually serving as chief of police in Holladay. He’s been in Millcreek for five years and said a lot has changed in policing since 1982. There’s now an attitude from the public that’s proven deadly to some offi-
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cers. Almost 150 police officers have been killed in Utah, since records have been kept. “I think the respect and admiration has decreased. Back when I started, people would give you a lot more trust and respect. Walls have gone up. It’s more of an us versus them feeling. I never felt that way myself and I’ve done everything I can to break down barriers and talk to people and get to know people…if you don’t have trust you can’t have a relationship.” He emphasizes the need to re-fund the police, get officers trained and paid well, hire the best people and support “the thin blue line that keeps everyone safe.” When he talks about the lives saved and the lives lost, he still gets emotional. The best change he’s seen over his career has been the approach to mental health. “Now we have help. Now we have mental health resources so our officers can be taken care of with what they’re dealing with,” he said. “I’m still dealing with stuff 41 years later. I can talk about it and things flood into my mind, the good stuff you did, the little kids that you find, the people you help along the way, and the tragedies you have to deal with.” DeBry has served three terms on the Salt Lake County Council in the south-
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Millcreek City Chief of Police Steve DeBry will retire from law enforcement this year, after more than four decades of service. (Photo courtesy of Steve DeBry)
western District 5 and is running for a fourth term this year. “I love my career. I would have done it over again. I think it’s the most honorable and fulfilling job anyone can have,” he said. “My legacy is that I hope I did some good and I hope I helped a lot of people along life’s journey.” l
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Enjoy al fresco dining at eateries throughout the valley By Sarah Morton Taggart | s.taggart@mycityjournals.com
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arm June temperatures bring with them the option to dine outside. Many establishments with beautiful outdoor seating are for special occasions, like La Caille in Sandy, The Charleston Draper and Tuscany in Holladay. But a number of other locally-owned restaurants around the valley offer charming patio spaces for dining on a budget. Here are five al fresco dining spots that are easy on the wallet. Price guide: $ = entrees under $10 $$ = entrees $10 - $15 Bubble N Bean (Food For Thought) 12640 S. Fort St. in Draper This cafe, which is tucked up against the southeast corner of Draper Historic Park, specializes in coffee and boba drinks. The cafe ended dining room service in 2020, but food and drink are still available through the drive-thru or walk-up windows. Choose from a range of beverages that includes mint lemonade, s’mores hot chocolate and caramel apple cider as well as more traditional sodas, tea and coffee. The cafe also offers ice cream and a variety of baked goods, including breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast. Pull up a chair on the patio or lawn to enjoy the fresh air and watch locals enjoy the peaceful, historic park next door. $ - www.bubblenbean.square.site/ Landmark Grill - 760 Fort Union Blvd. in Midvale This family-owned diner has a charming patio tucked away from the bustle of Fort Union Boulevard. The Greek-inspired food includes one-of-a-kind dishes like Nick’s
Many ingredients are locally-sourced at Roots Cafe in Millcreek. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals)
Original Round House, which is made of hash browns plus three kinds of meat and two kinds of cheese. “Landmark Grill stands out because it is a family-owned operation that take great pride in quality and service,” said Laurie Erickson, one of the owners of Landmark Grill. “This is proven by the number of regular diners that we have. Some even come in on a daily basis.” Enjoy breakfast or lunch surrounded by trees and shrubs and the sounds of singing birds. “Our patio is eastern facing with a view of the beautiful Wasatch range and has the
Landmark Grill in Midvale has a shaded patio tucked away from the bustle of Fort Union Boulevard. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals)
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Diners flock to Lone Star Taqueria in Cottonwood Heights on May 5. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals)
warmth of the morning sun,” Erickson said. $$ - landmarkgrillutah.com Lone Star Taqueria - 2265 E. Fort Union Blvd. in Cottonwood Heights Eclectic patio furniture and quirky details like cowboy boot-covered fenceposts let you know you’re in for a treat at Lone Star Taqueria. Tacos made with fresh, housemade tortillas come filled with your choice of protein, including pescado (fish), camaron (shrimp), deshebrada (shredded beef) pollo asado (chicken) and three different styles of pork. Lone Star Taqueria has been around for a long time, and it shows in the vintage patio furniture and seamless service. The outdoor chairs lean back, almost forcing you to relax as you feel the sun on your face. If you prefer shade, snag a table under one of the many umbrellas encased in cement, ensuring that that will not topple over in the wind blowing down from Big Cottonwood Canyon. Karl Rottner has been coming to Lone Star since it opened in 1994. A mountain guide at Alta and substitute teacher, Rottner keeps coming back for the fish tacos and chicken burritos. “The feel is authentic,” Rottner said. “Tourists know it and remember it.” $ - lstaq. com Nielsen’s Frozen Custard - 3779 S. Jordan Pkwy. in South Jordan The South Jordan location of Nielsen’s Frozen Custard features a spacious patio where patrons can enjoy burgers, fries and, of course, their namesake frozen custard, which is similar to ice cream. The outdoor space is tucked away from traffic and just a short sprint from Rushton Meadows Park. $ - nielsensfrozencustard.com
Diners soak up early May sunshine at Roots Cafe in Millcreek. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals)
Roots Cafe - 3474 S. 2300 East in Millcreek The bright, sunny patio at Roots Cafe is perfect for enjoying a satisfying meal outdoors. Roots offers breakfast and lunch made with fresh ingredients used in creative ways, like the Spicy Peeto French Dip, which adds caramelized jalapeños, sweet onions, pepper jack cheese and an avocado horseradish aioli to the traditional thinly-sliced beef sandwich. There is also a variety of salads, breakfast items and fresh juices. Locally-sourced ingredients are used whenever possible. The generous patio is shaded by a mature sycamore tree, along with retractable awnings. You’ll want to sit there all day, but please don’t linger too long. The management requests that diners not “camp” because there are plenty of others waiting patiently for a table. Roots Cafe is housed in the historic Baldwin Radio Factory and shares an entrance with The Old Flamingo, an antiques and furniture store. $$ - rootscafeslc.com l
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Professional cornhole league hosts tournament in Sandy By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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ornhole, played at the professional level, took over Sandy’s Mountain America Expo Center this past month. The American Cornhole League is the highest tier of talent the game has to offer. The ACL has over 250 registered pro players and their matches are televised on ESPN. “I was tailgating,” ACL founder and commissioner Stacey Moore said about starting the league. “We were using cornhole as an activation for sponsors at NASCAR races and NFL games. I saw a group of players playing the game way more seriously than I was. The more I talked to the serious players I realized there is a lot of strategy to it.” ACL has been in existence for six years. It has a following of professional players that compete in several tournaments held across the country. Salt Lake City is the home of one of the platform sponsors. Allcornhole is the title manufacturer of the professional board used on the circuit. The opportunity to host the league here was delayed by the pandemic, but this year event number three was held in Sandy. The league has over 150,000 active players and several formats including singles, doubles, and teams format. The teams have
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a season of 16 matches. Professional players are drafted to a team and play against the other drafted teams, similar to the NFL. The top team in the standings will win the championship at the end of the year. The Woodchucks sit atop the current ACL team standings. Sharpshooters are second and the Freeze third. “The pros come from all over the United States. The sport has increased in popularity. People play it casually all over the place, but more and more people are playing competitively. We are being proactive, cornhole is on track to become an Olympic sport. The singles and doubles divisions are gender-neutral. Last year, a male was against a female to become world champion,” Moore said. Isabella Surprenant, a 15 year old from Lawton, Oklahoma is one of the youngest players in the ACL pro division and has become a top-ranked player. “I started playing beach cornhole in Florida nearly 15 years ago,” Harry Stoltzfus from Fort Collins, Colorado said. “I bought a set of boards at an RV show and now we travel the country playing in tournaments.” The ACL hosts Superhole competitions at all of the season events. They match a professional player with a celebrity all in the
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Sandy’s Mountain America Expo Center hosted the ACL and 250 professional cornhole players May 6-7. (Greg James/City Journals)
name of charity. “The celebrities play in a mini tournament. They get to know the sport and get some tips along the way. We are starting to see celebrities catch the bug and more and more are taking this seriously,” Moore said. There are local leagues around the country. To find the nearest organization or for more information go to www.iplaycornhole. com “I am from Mississippi originally and my brother had this set up in his backyard,”
Salt Lake City resident Ricky Mcgowan said. “I came home and bought a set off Amazon.” Salt City Cornhole is a local group of players. They host tournaments at Allstar Lanes and Pins and Ales in West Valley. There are also several other groups in the state. “It is a place for a beginner to more advanced players,” Mcgowan said. It is not just a backyard barbecue game anymore. Anyone can play. Anyone can win. l
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Diamond Ridge Elementary: Kyler Johnson, third place Wasatch Elementary: Hannah Galian, Chloe Crumley, and Josie Flickinger, second place Oakridge Elementary: Brynnli Roberts, honorable mention Sterling Elementary: Ezra Peterson, fourth place Longview Elementary: Noelle Thackeray, honorable mention Wright Elementary: Lillie Kennedy, honorable mention; Conner Wilson, honorable mention Cottonwood Elementary: Caleb Soukup, second place Copper Hills Elementary: Delilah Knight, first place; Jacob Houston, first place Viewmont Elementary: Sean “Preston” Marshall, third place l
Multiple Taylorsville students on the leader board of health film festival By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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t was a chance for secondary school filmmakers to share their stories through original films in Salt Lake County Health Department’s fourth annual film festival — and students at Taylorsville High took advantage of it. The overall second-place upper division winner was Rebecca Lontop, with the film “Off;” and third-place upper division was Jesus Solano Cano, with the film, “Amigo Feliz.” Both are from Taylorsville High. Tayorsville also swept all the honorable mentions: Silvana Moya Gonzalez, Taylorsville High, “Descansa;” Jaquelyn Correa, Taylorsville High, “Breather;” and Ashley C. Flores Reina, Taylorsville High, “Tengo Hambre.” The winners were announced April 28 during a virtual screening. More than 40 entries were submitted. “That was the most we have ever had,” said Julia Glade, Salt Lake County health educator and healthy communities coordinator. “The public can go to the Salt Lake County Health Department YouTube channel and view them.” The theme of resilience was new this year after previously focusing on the dangers of youth e-cigarette use. Glade said it came about from listening to the youth. “We value the youth voice, especially when it comes to learning how public health topics have an impact on them and their community,” she said. “The film festival is a terrific opportunity to motivate teens to continue engaging in these important conversations about their physical, mental and social health, especially after the last two years
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they’ve endured during the pandemic.” Overall winners include first-place upper division, Anna Liu, of Skyline High, “My Resilience Kit;” and first place in the lower division was Angel Jimenez, Glendale Middle, for “Social Emotional Health Solutions.” Audience choice winners include firstplace Annie Pasmann, Highland High, “Be the Reason;” second-place finisher Liu; and third-place Amber Parker and Abigail Slama-Catron, Hillcrest High, “5 things you can do to help your health.” All winners received a teen health swag bag. l
Salt Lake County youth film festival winners received a swag bag and other prizes. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)
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Originally from Peru, South Jordan mother and daughter team are a scholastic juggernaut By Carl Fauver | c.fauver@mycityjournals.com
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Mother and daughter scholars Luz and Elizabeth Gamarra immigrated to Utah from Peru 17 years ago. (Courtesy Luz Gamarra)
he Taylorsville Campus of Salt Lake Community College (4600 South Redwood Road) has become a kind of “scholastic home away from home” for a mother and her three daughters. All four have earned SLCC associates degrees. Mom, Luz Gamarra, is now an instructor at the college. And she, along with oldest daughter Elizabeth, have each earned prestigious honors this spring. What makes their story even more remarkable is, 17 years ago – when all three of those daughters were under age 8 – Luz and Javier Gamarra migrated more than 4,000 miles with their girls, from Peru. Moreover, they left perfectly comfortable lives and careers in their home country in 2005, all because one of the girls needed critical medical care they could not get in South America. Luz and Javier were married in Peru in 1994. By the time they moved to the United States 11 years later, Luz had earned political science and law degrees, and had worked as a prosecutor for seven years. She had her sights on becoming a judge. “People tried to tell me I could never
successfully restart my career here; but I was confident things would work out,” Luz Gamarra said. “It was tough to leave my mother and siblings. But we really didn’t have a choice. It has worked out well for all of us.” Soon after arriving in Utah in 2005, Luz enrolled as an English Second Language student at SLCC. Now she is the school’s Lead Academic Advisor for Humanities and ESL students, where she has spearheaded a number of peer mentoring programs to support students in achieving their educational goals. All of Luz’s hard work and scholastic achievements prompted SLCC officials to nominate her for the prestigious “USA Today Women of the Year Program.” This spring she learned the newspaper had selected her as its Utah honoree. You can view all of the winners – and learn more about Luz Gamarra’s compelling story – at usatoday.com/storytelling/grid/women-ofthe-year-2022. “It was amazing to learn about the honor – such a huge surprise,” Luz Gamarra said. “I told them, I dedicated this award
to my mom and daughters. Especially as a Latino woman, it makes me so proud. I have been happy to touch the lives of other women and to help improve the lives of their families.” About the same time Luz was learning of her honor from USA Today, her oldest daughter Elizabeth was also being singled out for her scholastic achievements – by Salt Lake Community College itself. A former Fulbright Scholar and Oxford Consortium Fellowship recipient, Elizabeth Gamarra received SLCC’s inaugural “Rising Star Award.” “The purpose of this award is to uplift recent SLCC graduates and highlight their commitment to community and to their professional and personal growth,” said Kate Rubalcava, CEO of Utah Nonprofits Association and a member of SLCC’s Alumni Leadership Council. “Elizabeth’s nomination stood out as someone who was not only exceptional in her professional accomplishments, but who at her core, is an inspiring leader.” Elizabeth Gamarra skipped three grades before graduating high school and
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Salt Lake Community College faculty member Luz Gamarra was recently named Utah “Woman of the Year” by USA Today newspaper. (Courtesy Luz Gamarra) The Gamarra family immigrated from Peru to Utah when all three of the girls were under 8 years of age. (Courtesy Luz Gamarra)
began her studies at SLCC at age 15. She earned her associate’s degree in 2014. She’s now pursuing her PhD in international relations at International Christian University in Japan. “SLCC made me a student for life,” Elizabeth Gamarra said. Recalling the diversity of
people she was surrounded by at the school – many much older than her – she also added, “They reminded me, you must remain open and curious to get the most out of learning, no matter what stage you are at in your life.” Read more about Elizabeth’s “Rising Star Award” at saltlakecommunitycollege.
blogspot.com. Luz Gamarra hopes to take Elizabeth and her other two daughters, Angie and Kimberly, to visit her 80-year-old mother in Peru this Christmas. “It’s been nearly three years since our last trip to Peru, because of COVID,” Luz Gamar-
ra concluded. “I’m excited to take the girls to see her, because she sacrificed so much to raise me and my siblings. She always made sure we all studied. Mom taught me serving others is the key to life. I have always tried to teach my kids the same thing.” l
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