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Backpacks for refugees’ spark excitement for group of girls and their leaders By Kathryn Elizabeth Jones | k.jones@thecityjournals.com
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t the end of June, Misti Smith, president of the Young Women in the West Point Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in West Valley City said she needed something for her girls to do. “We needed to serve a little bit right now. This period of time is stressful and kind of depressing. Many are discouraged,” she said. Smith’s connection to the Utah Refugee Connection on Facebook allowed her to set things up. “When I saw the need I thought, perfect!” In previous years, the Utah Refugee Connection has gathered roughly 3,000 backpacks prior to school starting filled with school supplies, and the group hoped they could add to that number this year, even if it was only in a small way. Not only backpacks were needed but binders, lined paper, spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, colored pencils, scissors and washable facemasks. The group of six had only three weeks from start to finish to get things done. All supplies had to be new, gathered, and assembled in backpacks by the due date. Enlisting the help of the Relief Society from their ward, a group of women who also serve others in need, they sent out an email specifying to ward members what the young women were doing. Within two weeks, the girls and their leaders had gathered enough materials to fill 25 backpacks for student refugees. “People were eager,” Smith said. “I was surprised at all the donations we received. We didn’t give people a ton of time. People dropped off [their donations] every day.” After the two weeks were up, and the supplies had sat in Smith’s car for a couple of days, the girls and their leaders met in the cultural hall of the church to assemble what
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had been donated. “We had an assembly line, and we wore our masks,” she said. “At first I wondered if the girls would keep them on but they did. We’d also brought along hand sanitizer— there was lots of handwashing.” But that’s not all. “I had fun filling them,” Skye, a volunteer, said. “When my mom told me about the activity, I was excited about it because the kids were going to get something they proba-
bly wouldn’t normally get.” But gathering together, even as a small group, presented a challenge. Keeping a distance during assembly line time was tough. “But you do the best you can,” Smith said. COVID-19 or no COVID-19 it was “about time to serve,” Smith said. “Not [only] for the girls but the leaders, too. We had to do some service.” Since the refugee service, the group has been wondering what else they can do.
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West Valley City Police Department is again top dog among public safety K9 units By Darrell Kirby | d.kirby@mycityjournals.com
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and successful completion of the events. “Those are all reality-based scenarios. They try to simulate an actual event that occurs on the street,” Palmer added. Moore says handlers and their dogs are evaluated equally during the trials. “It’s not just about watching the dog run off and do his thing. It’s about how you and the dog work together. The human is being scored just as much as the dog,” said the 5 ½ -year law enforcement veteran, three of them with West Valley City PD. Moore’s dog, Tank, is a German shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix. “He’s only 3 years old, so he’s working through that puppy side, becoming an adult.” In human years, that puts Tank in his late teens. “Sometimes, he will treat me as if he was a teenage child,
a little defiant, knows what’s expected of him, but sometimes he wants to do it his own way.” “They’re all big-time alphas,” Palmer said of police dogs’ take-charge personalities, including his 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, Ranger. “Every once in a while, they’ll test you and make sure that you can handle them.” Palmer has been with the police department for 13 years, with nine spent in the K9 unit. He says the bond between K9 officers and their dogs is a special one through all the dangers of police work. “You’re with them every single night, more than with your families. These dogs— they’ll literally die for you.” l
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he West Granite Quake girls tackle football team’s season didn’t end with a championship, but its improvement over last year was unimaginable. “Last season, I do not think we even scored a point,” said Blair Warren, the mother of Quake running back Riley Moreno Hillman. “We finished dead last and now look where these kids are.” Moreno Hillman has played football for two years and lives in Tooele. She was part of the West Granite team in the Utah Girls Tackle Football League. The Quake finished undefeated and qualified for the championship game in the high school-aged division two. Disappointingly, they lost 12-0 to Utah Valley Valkyrie, a team made up of girls in the American Fork and Lehi area. The championship game was a back and forth defensive battle, the Quake trailed at halftime 6-0. Early in the second half they allowed another touchdown and fell behind 12-0, but they rallied back and were able to put together a sustained drive into Valkyrie territory before a costly fumble ended their chances. The Quake are made up of girls from the West Valley and Tooele. “We were the underdogs, not winning any games last season and to bounce back like we did this year was incredible,” Quake assistant coach Crys Sacco said. “Our defense was knocking them back.” The league included 17 high school-age teams this season. The Quake had 20 girls on their roster. “This sport is the No. 1 sport in America, people love it. This year has been about
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Alicia Johnson accepts her giant check being named one of Granite School District’s Excel award winners. Johnson jokingly thought about how she was going to cash the check before she got a real one. (Photo courtesy Granite School District)
dents all the time about how committed Johnson is to helping them. Which makes sense considering Johnson’s teaching philosophy centers on and around the kids. “I really try to give the kids the benefit of the doubt the best that I can usually,” Johnson said. “I always tell them, I’’m not going to give up. I’m going to continue to harass you until you reach the potential that I know you are capable of.’” “Don’t ever give up on them, they’re great kids.” That connection with her kids led to a significant increase in AP world history. “A couple years that program was carrying one or two classes at the most,” McDaniel said. “It’s now our largest AP class, over 200 kids take it.” It’s grown so much, Johnson is now training another teacher to help carry the load. But being the hands-on teacher Johnson is, cultivating relationships with students, becomes more difficult in an online world. “Online teaching was awful, it took away the best part of my job which is the students.” Johnson is hopeful and positive about the future of teaching though. If the current moment can be used to reflect and improve how students are educated, and if the powers that be listen to teachers and those part of the system, rather than people who have not seen a classroom in 30 years. But for now, Johnson can enjoy teaching at a school in a town she loves. “I love Magna so much,” she said. “The people that live there care about their community. They try to make the best decisions for their families, they’re really hard working. I’ve never had a parent or student do anything awful to me, they’re great people.” Johnson chose Utah since her boyfriend grew up in the state and moved back here after finishing his time with the military. There were more teaching opportunities out here so she decided to search for a job. Safe to say she feels good about moving west. “Probably one of the best decisions I’ve made so far in life.” l
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auren Szykula knew what she wanted to be when she grew up as a 9 year old. One of her earliest memories as a child was setting up her stuffed animals, making them do homework and grading their papers. “I’ve kind of always known I wanted to be a teacher,” she said. Szykula (pronounced sha-cool-a), a fourth grade teacher at Diamond Ridge Elementary School, was recognized this year as an Excel winner in Granite School District. The Excel Awards, sponsored by the Granite Education Foundation honor the top 10 educators of Granite School District each year. Winners are nominated students, administrators, parents or colleagues who then fill out an application and then are observed several times. Szykula has been nominated for the past seven years before being rewarded in 2020. She was surprised in her classroom, at maybe not the perfect moment. Szykula was standing in her doorway holding her cell phone about to time the students when the principal and the district entourage showed up to celebrate. “But that doesn’t look great when you’re holding your cell phone and you’re the teacher,” she joked. But Szykula couldn’t have been more grateful, she said. “It’s such a huge honor to be able to be recognized out of, we’ve got over 3,000
teachers in Granite School District, I don’t think I’ve felt more special than that moment,” she said. The classroom surprise was back in March before schools shutdown. Then in June, they came to her house in Millcreek in a truck with her face on it and award her a $1,000 check. “It was amazing,” Szykula said. “It’s hard for me to talk about myself and be recognized until my mom took it upon herself to inform my family and let them know.” Szykula’s principal for the past six years, Monica Thayer, knows all about Szykula’s skill set as a teacher, using words like “dedicated,” “hard working,” “creative,” and “innovative” to describe her. In addition to great preparation, “she forms, builds and maintains relationships with kids and families,” Thayer said, adding people just feel comfortable around her because of how genuine she is in her kindness. “The kids love her, they laugh a lot but hey know that she’s there to help them learn and be their best,” Thayer said. For Szykula, that’s the most important part of teaching: building relationships. “If they don’t know that they can trust you, if they don’t feel respected or loved by you, they’re not going to hear a word you’re saying and they’re not going to learn anything,” she said.
Thayer noted Szykula, whose been teaching for 11 years with 10 of those at Diamond Ridge, doesn’t do the typical things teachers do whether through flexible seating in her classroom or using high-interest reading materials to motivate her kids. “She’s always seeking out new materials…so she can find relevant, interesting, fun and engaging learning materials for her students,” Thayer said. That constant desire to improve is an important pillar of teaching for Szykula, something she thinks every new teacher should remember. “You have to continue to learn and grow,” she said. “If you have ever thought you’ve arrived as a teacher, then you’re not open to growth and learning. The older you get and the more years you teach, the more you realize you don’t know and that you don’t have it.” Szykula’s one year not at Diamond Ridge, she worked with the District training new teachers. She also spent a year at Diamond Ridge as a reading coach, helping teachers improve their instruction. It makes sense then why Szykula spearheaded the school’s battle of the books program where kids read books and compete in teams by answering questions about them. “She is definitely a lover of books and reading, that’s her strength for sure,” Thayer said.
Fourth grade teacher at Diamond Ridge Elementary Lauren Szykula stands amidst confetti in her backyard as district officials came to present her with her Excel award. (Photo courtesy Granite School District)
Those two years out of classroom just weren’t the same for Szykula, where she thrives. “I know that’s so cliché, ‘I do it for the kids,’ but I do,” she said. “Having your own classroom and working with a group of kids everyday is so fulfilling, it’s the best part.” Which makes this coming school year all the more difficult as districts and schools wrestle with online and in-person classrooms amid a pandemic. “I don’t know if I could think of a more difficult situation to be in than the one we’re in right now,” she said. “Where I want something so bad—to be in the classroom—but I also know that there are concerns and safety measures that need to be taken to be comfortable with doing that every day.” l
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Doors open at county libraries as phased reopening continues By Kathryn Elizabeth Jones | k.jones@thecityjournals.com
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ot being able to walk into a library to browse and check out books has been tough for many people during the coronavirus shutdown. Bethany Wursten, a frequent patron of the Hunter Library, said she always enjoyed picking out her books, looking through them, and making sure they were what she wanted. That process changed a bit due to the pandemic. Beginning May 26, when curbside pickup was put into place, Wursten started putting in her order via the library’s website, waiting for her time, and picking up her books at the front of the library. “Other than one time, when the system was down, everything has run pretty smooth,” she said. “It was nice and easy. With a toddler, I didn’t have to worry about dragging him in,” she added. In fact, she was surprised at how much she liked it. Utah County Library Director Jim Cooper said curbside pickup has been successful. “We’ve had a great response to the temporary changes at the libraries,” he said. Over 300,000 plus items are currently checked out, and eBook learning, including language learning, has expanded 140%. More patrons than ever are taking part in
online Storytime and STEM classes. The 72hour quarantine of items has been an ongoing process, as well as the shift in picking up holds at the front of the library, but Cooper said he has been happy with the results. Though the physical library doors have been shut for a time, the county libraries have still been running, just differently. And with
the continued phased reopening of branches on July 20, patrons can now enter their respective county library—something that hasn’t happened since May. After setting up an appointment, patrons enter their library at their designated day and time. There will be a “one-way pass holds area where they can pick up their books, as
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well as an area of displays,” Cooper said, adding that the displays are sort of a, “I think I’d like to check this out” opportunity. Of course, masks are still the order of the day, but, hopefully, patrons will enjoy this phased reopening. “Our greatest concern is the safety of our staff and the public,” he said. Case in point: When the system went down in July getting it back up was “our first priority. It was important that we protect the public’s privacy.” Computers are not available for use, nor the rental of rooms, but Cooper said they are continually “inventing processes with the staff. We are asking, ‘How will this work?’ and trying things out.” “We want people to get into their hands what they want and need for their life.” As patrons wait for a full opening of the library, Cooper suggests those with young families go online for Storytime. “It is more popular now than when we had it inside the library. We stream it live, and it is archived. You can watch it at your leisure. We used to have about 30 kids participating in Storytime, now hundreds can participate.” Plus, anything in the library can be checked out, he said. “If it’s not at your library location, we can transport it to where you are.” l
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Summertime is slurry time for West Valley City streets By Darrell Kirby | d.kirby@mycityjournals.com
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No gym, no problem—Granger heads back to the football field ready for play By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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n his second year at the helm of the Granger High, Lancers head coach Pala Vaitu’u has seen an immense change in the team. “It is night and day at Granger High School now,” Vaitu’u said. “They understand routes and pass blocking. We are in a different place then we were last year.” Vaitu’u joined the Lancers before last season and experienced a learning curve installing his different offense at the school. The team had thrown the ball less than twice per game in past seasons so many players did not even know what a passing route was. The players have learned quickly by spending extra time learning and practicing. “In the offseason they have put in a lot of work. In the weight room and in our Zoom meetings. They are good kids and they work hard. It shows, we scrimmaged several good teams and we did very well,” Vaitu’u said. Training with the high school students has been important, but Vaitu’u said it has also been his goal to reach out to the younger kids, too. “The little league has been so supportive. We want to keep our kids at Granger, so far the bantam (oldest little league teams) kids want to come to the high school. Last year, we lost several kids that should be attending our school,” Vaitu’u said. In 2019, the Lancers had 40 players listed on their roster. This season they have
logged over 70 participants. “We have had several freshman and sophomores, we are still a young team,” he said. In summer camp, the team trained against other teams. In those games they scored in bunches. They scored 56 points in one contest. During quarantine the team participated in Zoom training and classroom learning sessions, but players found other ways to stay in physical shape. “We kept in contact and told the kids to work out on their own. They had to be responsible for their skill development. We did not want to get out and start from square one. They needed to know the plays. We did that during Zoom meetings and when quarantine ended we all understood what needed to be done,” Vaitu’u said. Senior lineman Alvaro “Bobo” Naeata and his younger brother trained by pushing his father’s big truck down the road. “That is one of the ways I am getting better,” Naeata said. “We are getting better every practice.” Naeata is a 6-foot-1, 280 lb. offensive lineman. He was recently invited to participate in the Under Armour spring football camp for potential college players. His leadership on the front line will certainly impact the team’s offensive capabilities.
The Lancers return 17 starters from last season’s team. A potent offensive game will fall on the shoulders of returning quarterback Kadius Fuimaono and his receiving corps including Tasi Alatini, Dion Fue and Andrew Fleischer. The ground game could see several players have an impact including Vita Finau and Desmond Fue. The Lancers will depend on several players to play on both sides of the ball. Finau will secure the middle of the defense at middle linebacker and Fue plays safety. The front line returns Anthony Misi and Dwayne Tapusoa. “We had students that did well with online school. We have been really working with the kids to help them be eligible. We don’t give the kids a free pass, but we made a way for them to improve,” Vaitu’u said. Granger lost every game last season. In the Utah High School Activity Association’s RPI system the Lancers qualified for and lost in the first round of the playoffs to East 4818. They are scheduled to begin their 2020 season Aug. 14 at Syracuse and host their first home game Aug. 21 against Clearfield. “This summer our opponents have not been able to key on any one player. The line has played well. These are good kids,” Vaitu’u said. l
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South Salt Lake seeks to be ‘model city’ with proposed citizen review board By Bill Hardesty | b.hardesty@mycityjournals.com
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Carruth introduced the subject at the July 8 work meeting by suggesting the SSL board be modeled after the West Valley City’s Professional Standards Review Board. He also mentioned that this effort needs to be more than starting a new program like other community outreach programs like coffee with a cop or bowl with a cop. The WVC board was established in 2013. The board is composed of a minimum of five residents. WVC employees are not allowed to be voting members of the board. The WVC board reviews all use of force by WVC police department, all vehicular pursuits, and all internal affairs investigations of police officers. The WVC board meets at least monthly. At the beginning of their meeting, they have a public comment period. Afterward, they meet in a closed-door meeting to discuss specific matters. After Carruth, city attorney Hannah Vickery led a discussion for the council. She asked the council if they wanted to take the lead or be reactionary by waiting for state or federal mandates. The council voiced their desire to take the lead by creating a Citizen Review Board. However, they don’t want to rush the effort. “Let’s be a model city. Let’s be the city Creating a board that starts this and does it right. This is going South Salt Lake Police Chief Jack to be a thoughtful process. We are not going
howing a real commitment to change, the South Salt Lake City administration and City Council continue their work on creating a Citizen Review Board. “I am supportive of South Salt Lake creating a Citizen Review Board to assist in this effort, similar to other communities in the area. My goal is to ensure that every South Salt Lake policy is reviewed through a community-based lens of diversity and inclusion. We will implement necessary changes to community action surrounding systemic issues of racial, gender and other inequality and bias,” Mayor Cherie Wood said on June 3. She continued, “We have no tolerance for racial or any other injustice in South Salt Lake. Everyone deserves to feel safe no matter the color of your skin, your gender or identity. Our work will not be finished until we all feel safe.” In a June 15 press release, City Council Chair Sharla Bynum and members at-large Natalie Pinkney and Ray de Wolfe stated, “We believe there is a solution, it comes from local conversation, listening and hard work. We have a history of providing a voice and meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in our community. We plan to establish a Citizen Review Board to create oversight and add a communal component to our police policies.”
a variety of methods to make a complaint. Once it is received, the complaint goes to the officer’s direct sergeant. The sergeant investigates and makes a recommendation. The recommendation is sent to a lieutenant for approval. If the recommendation is approved, it goes to the deputy chief. If the deputy chief approves it, it goes to Carruth for final approval. Any time during the process, if a review does not approve the recommendation, the action is sent down the chain of command for further investigation. Off the top of his head, Carruth said the department receives about 10-15 complaints a month with three to five involving any type of discipline. Because more discussion was needed between the administration and the council, a plan was developed to work in small group discussions to hammer out the specifics. Those meetings started in late June. After which, Vickery will draft an ordinance for public comment and city council discussion. During the regular City Council meeting on July 8, residents voiced support for the review board. Residents’ complaints Jason, a new SSL resident who didn’t Councilmember Shane Siwik, District 5, give his last name, said he would like the city asked Carruth what the resident citizen com- to lead out and make the board meaningful. plaint process is. He also voiced the importance of making it Carruth explained that residents have easy and transparent. l to whip something out tonight. We are going to be very thoughtful,” Bynum said. Later Bynum added, “Being thoughtful means we listen to residents, business owners and our police officers throughout this process while balancing the limitations allowed by state and federal law.” Vickery voiced an opinion that the board is subject to the Utah Open Meeting Law, which could cause issues when dealing with individual HR type issues in a public forum. Another issue is what is the scope of the board and more importantly, what is allowed and not allowed according to state law. Pinkney pointed out that the most common request for this board to do is to review resident complaints. However, a reading of HB415 might imply that having a committee do so might be illegal. “My concern is that we will be creating a board that does what Salt Lake City’s board does, which is really is not much.…The citizens want a review board that has some power,” Pinkney said. Other councilmembers agreed that the board must have power to be meaningful.
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GSD hopes higher teacher salary and detailed COVID-19 plans will entice quality applicants By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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he retirement of 19 long-term educators at Holladay area schools leaves a big gap in experienced teachers. Granite School District hopes that their newly approved pay scale will help attract and retain teachers, despite the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. “In general, we are still seeing far fewer graduates in the state of Utah than we have in the past, which requires us to do a lot of out of state recruiting in order to fill all of our positions,” said Ben Horsley, director of communications for Granite District. “We are fortunately seeing about the same amount of applicants. There have been significant investments made to ensure our salaries are competitive with our surrounding districts, and that has been a great help in attracting high quality applicants,” Horsley said. In a board meeting June 16, GSD presented their annual budget and plans for new teacher salary increases. Mitch Robison, director of budget development, reported a proposed $50,000+ salary for incoming qualified teachers with a bachelor’s degree. There will Granite School District showed teachers their appreciation with yard signs in the spring. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals) also be a 5% cost of living adjustment. Teachers needed to quickly learn about
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distance learning when school went online in March. Horsley feels that the new hires, many of whom are recent college graduates and have likely used distance learning, will be prepared for the unique challenges that may come this school year. “Our new hires are well versed in distance learning strategies having utilized them for their own learning. Regardless, we provide appropriate new and ongoing professional development for teachers to enhance their digital instruction,” Horsley said. Horsley said the district doesn’t have specific numbers on teachers who chose not to return due to COVID-19 concerns. “I don’t have any detailed figures or numbers on [whether teachers have left due to health concerns] as of yet. It is still too early to see if any resignations or retirements are tied to a return to school this fall.” The Utah Education Association has published several statements on their website as the situation unfolds. “UEA members need to know their rights and job protections. A flowchart was created to provide answers and assist members in getting assistance and advocacy to make decisions about returning to work,” said UEA general counsel Tracey Watson. UEA president Heidi Matthews has made several statements about the safety of schools reopening. “I’m hearing from teachers all around the state who are fearful their school district plans don’t go far enough to
protect them and their students. We urge each school district to seek educator input in their back-to-school plans,” said Matthews in a statement dated July 8. “It’s important for us to get back to in-person learning, but we must make the transition in a way that does not unnecessarily endanger the health of our students and school staff. If we don’t prioritize the health and safety of school staff and properly accommodate high-risk employees, we fear schools may not remain open long,” Matthews said. Matthews also acknowledged that communities of color, which represent large parts of Granite District, were hit “unequally” by the pandemic. This demographic is also statistically underserved in education. Matthews said extra steps must be taken to “close the gaps that were exacerbated” by school closures. The homepage for GSD, www.graniteschools.org, states, “We are working very hard to provide a high quality, individualized learning experience for all of our students.” The site has a link to help teachers with distance learning and a link for a tech support request for families. Horsley said that Granite is taking steps to make sure teachers feel that they are safe at work. “We have and continue to work with our teacher association on a variety of issues and questions regarding what classrooms will look like this fall.” l
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Football at Cyprus reflects its community—strong and hard-working By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com
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football team at Cyprus last won a state title in 1944. Pirates second-year head coach, Tyler Garcia, does not think they are there yet, but likes the attitude of this year’s team. “We have been fortunate that things have gone pretty smooth,” Garcia said. “We had to change the way we do lots of things. We have really focused on making sure our kids and coaches are safe.” Six players opted out of participating in this fall’s season. The biggest impact to the team will be seen in its offensive and defensive line. “Just like all of us we are trying to find the balance. It is a bit of a letdown, but we have a blue collar attitude. That is going to be our strength. We are a reflection of this community. We will be young and inexperienced in a lot of positions, but the kids are working hard and have the right goals going into this season,” Garcia said. Last season, the Pirates won two games: Taylorsville 27-10 and Granger 40-27. Garcia said this year’s team is set to improve on that. “I think this (attitude) will lead to
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As fall sports prepare to line up for competition, Cyprus football maintains its hard-working, can-do mentality. (Greg James/City Journals)
some surprises throughout the season. As we have success they will become more confident in their talents. They can compete,” Garcia said. Quarterback will be a position the Pirates need to fill. Parker Meldrum graduated last spring. He threw for 2,700 yards and 19 touchdowns last year. This summer, several players have been competing Are you a business leader? At no cost, the ElevateHERTM Challenge is easy for the position. “It is a battle (quarterback position). to accept and will benefit your company. The competition has built a bond in the Join businesses across Utah in team. They are really supporting each othour mission to elevate the stature er. I think they feel fortunate to be able of women’s leadership. Take the TM ElevateHER Challenge and stand with to play. The team has not picked sides; other businesses as we pledge to elevate they are just grateful. If anyone makes a women in senior leadership positions, in mistake they really rally behind them and boardrooms, on management teams and pick ‘em up. They just want to have a seaon politcal ballots. son,” Garcia said. Jhdhan Lester returns at running back this season. He ran for 790 yards and six LEARN MORE: touchdowns last year. www.WLIUT.com/challenge “He (Lester) is an overall athlete and
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will get some time on defense at cornerback, too. I think if he has a good season he could have an opportunity to play after high school. Academically he is there. He is one of the fastest players I have ever coached,” Garcia said. The Pirate defensive line will be anchored by 6-foot-4, 190 lb. Fisi Tuatonga and 6-foot-5 Aidan Murphy. The back line defense includes Adrian Banuelos, Cary Butler and Ryan Herzog. “It is nice to have guys come back on defense. They believe in the culture of the defense, nasty like a Pirate, blue collar type of defense,” Garcia said. “They are learning, getting better and working hard.” Other players to watch for this season include JJ Underwood, Damon Armenta, Dakota Garreaud and freshman Isiah Garcia. “JJ (Underwood) is small and fast and will make some things happen for us. It is
going to be a fun season,” Garcia said. Cyprus competes in the Utah High School Activities Association’s Region 2. In its current format every team qualifies for the playoffs. Cyprus lost in the first round to Syracuse 49-7. It is scheduled to open its season Friday, Aug. 14 at home against Snow Canyon. They will host Granger, Hunter and Kearns this season. “I think region play is more important than most people realize. The rivalries are huge. Being able to play our neighbors is a good barometer to see where we need to improve. Hunter has always been a rival and with Granger it makes it fun for these kids,” Garcia said. “This group has the biggest heart that I have ever coached. They keep going until the end. For me that is rare, collectively they are a strong group.” l
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West Valley City Council ‘encourages’ face coverings, though one wished for stronger wording By Travis Barton | travis.b@thecityjournals.com
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he West Valley City Council unanimously passed a resolution July 14 “encouraging residents and businesses to follow appropriate health guidelines.” The resolution emphasized the importance of face coverings, social distancing and thoroughly and frequently washing hands. Wearing a face covering has been the subject of much debate across the state recently. Proponents cite its ability to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk while detractors argue it violates constitutional freedoms. After much discussion over several weeks, the council chose to pass a resolution supporting health guidelines that included wearing face coverings. However, the majority of the council felt it should convey a positive tone rather than making it a requirement. Salt Lake County mandated face coverings in public gatherings indoor or outdoor where social distancing is not possible in late June and then extended it through Aug. 20. Councilmember Steve Buhler said in a July 7 work meeting he felt the resolution put the onus on the health departments, those studying the virus and have the necessary expertise. Councilmember Don Christensen said
while there is a stiffer penalty for not wearing a mask, this manner allows residents to choose rather than require it. “We’re just trying to make it more adaptable.” But for Councilmember Tom Huynh, he felt the resolution should have stronger wording, if not use the same wording as the county. “If the county requires us to wear masks, the choice is clear,” Huynh said. “They already made the decision.” Huynh was worried that using the word “encourage” would send mixed messages on whether people should wear face coverings. He noted his district has a high number of cases, the city’s sales tax revenue is decreasing, and people are struggling. “There are other things that cause me more grief than (having to) wear a mask,” he said. Councilmember Jake Fitisemanu Jr., who works with the University of Utah Health Department, agreed with Huynh, but was still in favor of the resolution. “Even if it is redundant, it’s not bad to get the message from different levels (of government), venues, etc.” he said. Fitisemanu Jr. added that as a council,
As fall sports prepare to line up for competition, Cyprus football maintains its hard-working, can-do mentality. (Greg James/City Journals)
it’s “more important we get a message out, even if the wordsmithing isn’t to our particular liking.” But on an individual level, he said his prerogative would be “perhaps more aggressive” on face coverings. Especially considering how Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians in Utah have been disproportionately impacted.
Mayor Ron Bigelow said during the July 14 council meeting that the more he studies the issue, the more he moves toward requiring face coverings in all locations. But he felt the wording represented the majority of the council and voted in favor. He said following these health guidelines “will do more to curtail COVID-19 than most anything else we could do. l
Finding the calm in a heart
Aimee Winder Newton Salt Lake County Council | District 3
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I have always loved the Fourth of July. Our family activities over the years have ranged from driving up the canyon to the Brighton Breakfast or riding parades. In the evening, we’ve had the tradition of lighting fireworks with our neighbors. I love to celebrate America and appreciate the incredible and miraculous history of our country. This year our family enjoyed watching, “Hamilton” and gained an even greater appreciation for our Founding Fathers. As I reflected on our celebration of America, I’ve thought a lot about the creation of our country, as well as the issues facing our country today. I have no doubt that the events that transpired during the Revolutionary War, the incredible feat of developing our country’s Constitution, and many other events during this time were truly miracles. So let’s talk about modern times. This year was interesting. Besides a pandemic, earthquake, and fires, we have civil unrest that has escalated in our own cities. Without getting into details of these highly emotional and often politicized specifics, I think it’s safe to say that most of us have seen the incredible divide in
our society. No longer can we share a political viewpoint without others going on the attack. Social media has become a civil war of sorts where people seem to have lost all civility and respect for their fellow humans. This Fourth of July was interesting for me. As an elected official, I wanted to post something on my public Facebook page to honor the day, but I even found myself scratching my head… not sure how to post something that wouldn’t create drama, or could be politicized. I’m finding more and more that posting about puppies seems to be the only safe play on social media. I am grateful for our country. I know that America is an incredible place and we all have much to be grateful for. But right now some have their anxiety on high alert as we continually see news reports of riots, Covid cases on the rise, racial divide, earthquakes, and other crazy 2020 issues. So how do we find peace in 2020? When I was decorating my family room a few years ago I ran into an awesome sale at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I found a giant wood wall hanging with colors that matched perfectly for only
$19.99 and I bought it. The words were nice. But never before have these words been needed more than this year. It says, “Peace is not about silence. It is not a place without trouble or fear. Peace is standing in the middle of chaos and finding the calm in your heart.” Whether upset by destruction during downtown riots, a crazy busy governor’s race, or other family issues, I’ve needed to remember where peace really comes from and how to find that calm in my heart. In the past I’ve struggled with anxiety - an ailment that seems to run in my family. Being able to look at things with a pragmatic viewpoint, relying on my faith to help me through, and getting enough sleep at night are some of the things I’ve learned to do to help me have that calm in my heart. It’s not easy, and there are many things that are out of our control, but relying on my higher power, keeping my friend and family relationships strong, and taking care of myself are things that seem to help. As we continue through this crazy year, my best wishes to you and your family to find that calm in your heart.
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grumpy – just like a normal summer hike! Backyards are also being used to their fullest. Our luxurious backyard pool (a 6’ wading pool from Walmart) is usually a weird shade of green and full of dead bugs, but that doesn’t stop us from soaking in the probably dangerous water, eating popsicles. If I don’t get sick from COVID, malaria might be another option. The grandkids set up a tent a couple of weeks ago, hoping to have a backyard campout. They roasted marshmallows over the grill and climbed into their sleeping bags only to be shaken awake two hours later by a microburst that threatened to carry them to Oz. Everyone was safe, but traumatized, which seems to be the status quo in these crazy times. Returning to school is the big debate right now, followed by what should be a strange Halloween and holiday season. Sure makes eternity feel like a really long time. l
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