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In Response to Private Eye’s “Wretched Refuse” column by John Saltas In the confines of his quiet home, Dr. Fauci was clear, concise,

science driven and calm in the face of Rand Paul ( a doctor I guess), cocky and brash, insulting a critical component of “our” team. Our team—and our hope—in a pandemic during which the Trumpers have no idea—none—of what is going on or what should be going on. Toss out the 18,000-plus lies and a roulette wheel of staff always placing the wrong bets on this pandemic every day.

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John, I have said this a thousand and one times: Ten years from now—hell, maybe five—there will be an attempt to try to understand or make sense out of this administration and our pandemic adventure. No worries. Enter Dr. Bright, who’s ready to spend four hours expounding on the reality, the facts and the truth about this president ignoring opportunities and to corral COVID-19 before it got rolling.

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The good doctor was ignored, told to go away and “don’t bother me.” I suspect Bill Murray was enjoying this true American (for sure, a capital A) shredding Donald. Dr. Bright is really bright. Listen to the bipartisan panel asking questions with some on the right trying to dismember this gutsy whistleblower. Hey, Dr. Bright, a call for you from Bill Murray. And nice job. Truth prevails. ROBIN PENDERGRAST

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Let’s take a trip down memory lane. What’s the best concert you have attended? Chelsea Neider Britney Spears’ A Dream Within a Dream tour in 2001 Pete Saltas Co-worker Doug Kruithof and I went to the Claypool Lennon Delirium at the Depot in 2016. Sean Lennon is talented by his own rights, but I originally went because I wanted to see John Lennon’s son on stage. Also, I’ve never seen anybody slap the bass like Les Claypool. After the show I bought my first vinyl record—signed! And since then, I’ve been amassing a solid vinyl collection with recommendations from Sam Stinson at Randy’s Records. Jerre Wroble How can any self-respecting Baby Boomer ever choose just one? I recall (vaguely, possibly due to mind-altering substances at the time, or just present-day forgetfulness) a “Snack” concert at Kezar outdoor stadium in San Francisco in 1975, which was a fundraiser for local schools. A $5 ticket (can you believe it?!) gave us a day of short sets played by Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Jerry Garcia and Friends, Joan Baez, The Doobie Brothers and a one-time collaboration of Bob Dylan, The Band and Neil Young. Does anyone else recall that amazing gathering? Not exactly Woodstock but a concert to tell the grandkids about. Christian Priskos Big Wild at the Urban Lounge Paula Saltas Chris Isaak, with a meet-and-greet, of course—I’m a groupie! Second favorite: Prince at Usana. Kathy Mueller Roger Waters. A group of friends and I traveled to Denver to see the show a few years ago. As I looked down the row at my friends, all with tears streaming down their faces, we knew this wasn’t just a concert, it was a spiritual experience . I am going to miss live music so much this year. Covid, you are the F-WORD! Kelly Boyce Old Dominion at Ogden Amphitheater on July 29, 2016—the day they became my favorite country band! Mikey Saltas If you and your 30-something friends got in a brawl with four 16-year-olds at the Ludacris concert during the 2013 Twilight series over your spilled beer, A. The statute of limitations expired a few years ago and B. You got your asses whooped (sorry, Mom) Chris Metos By far, Red Hot Chili Peppers after their Stadium Arcadian album came out. U2 concert with the “enormous claw” on stage was entertaining. Paul McCartney at Rio Tinto Stadium was an amazing performance, too. Eric Granato Wu-Tang Clan at Pioneer Park. Thankfully, I was safely in the VIP area before the fences were rushed.

PRIVATE EY Die, Utah, Die

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It’s hard to just blame the DABC, though, it is the machine that moves the booze from barrel to gullet. The DABC is seen to lack heart, but at least it has a brain. It is the fall guy for a state that lets it take the blame for all things liquor, but never the praise. Rather, the blame primarily lies with decades of impotent governmental inertia that demands Utah drinkers overpay their burden to the state and are to be maximized and squeezed for every last profit dollar that will never be returned to them. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in Utah’s liquor industry statewide. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent annually employing persons in that industry. Billions of dollars have poured into Utah as new residents and new industries—especially the banking and the tech sector—have moved here. Does anyone really think they would have come here if Utah was still the parochial backwater it was 25 years ago? Did any business relocate to Utah because it’s a “great place to raise a family?” Ever? Utah would not be where it is economically if not for the relaxing laws that allowed the hospitality, distillery and brewing industries to thrive. Fight me. And the thanks the industry gets is that after that investment, their product is delisted because a computer said so? During a pandemic, no less! The only way a product becomes known is via advertising and marketing. Utah spends zero dollars promoting liquor or liquor brands. Utah spends zero dollars supporting the industry that puts asses on the bar stools that puts plates of food on school lunch trays that adds up to hundreds of millions in a state “rainy day fund” that won’t be spent, not even now in COVID-19, assisting the industry that got it there. In a Kathy Stephenson article in The Salt Lake Tribune regarding this recent purge, Rob Southworth of the DABC

said, “low sales mean our customers are not very interested in those products or categories.” Not so. For starters, none of us are “your” customers—we have nowhere else to go! As well, those sales don’t even consider the “customers” Utah loses to Mesquite, Wendover and Evanston. No industry on the planet could sieve out so many dollars as the Utah controlled liquor industry and survive. Can you imagine the dollars that Utah could generate if not overlorded by algorithms and angels? Fact: Any liquor that moves off the shelves is due to marketing from local liquor makers. Yet at the end of the day, they are measured against national brands with national marketing budgets. I’ve seen the delisting list. It’s just numbers, not names, full of quotas and controls and plusses and minuses. I look at it and shudder, not knowing which of my friends are among the 900 products soon to be taken off the shelf. To the Utah Legislature, a beer is a wine is a shot of hooch. Utah needs to get out of the liquor business or die. No other Utah industry gives so much and gets back so little as the liquor industry. We all like our boutique spirits and handcrafted beers. Many are nationwide gold standard products, but not even gold can stand up to a clever accountant with a magical algorithm. Who knows what will happen to Utah in 25 years? I don’t, but I can predict. I predict—for example—if our next governor, be it Cox, Huntsman, Hughes, Wright or that laststanding Democrat, continues to crap on this industry, Utah will empty at the core once again—Salt Lake City, for certain. I’m not a doomsday machine. I’m just old enough to know it’s happened before and will happen again. Utah and the DABC are killing our golden goose, but worse, they arrogantly don’t care, so, die, Utah, die! CW Send comments to john@cityweekly.net

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n the late 1980s, a cover story fell through and at the last minute, I needed a filler. So, I went downtown and took some pictures. I’m a horrible reporter, so I just said what I felt needed to be said in as few words as possible. Those words became the giant headline on the front page of that issue: Die, Utah, Die. As best I recall, the content was those pictures and miserly accounts of businesses that were failing on Block 57—a once vital segment of downtown (between State and Main, from 300 South to 400 South) that had totally gone to the pigeons. My printer came up to me as the issue went to press and said, “You know you’re going to catch hell for this, right?” Yep, I did. The letters came as quick and furious as snail mail can achieve, including one from Mr. Fred Ball, who was the well-respected president of the Salt Lake Chamber at the time. His note was kind—which we ran in the following issue—but that didn’t matter as much as knowing that a rinky-dink little paper in Midvale was reaching an audience of people who can make a difference. I hope we still do. Actually, I know we do, but it’s not nice to be mean anymore. So, in the nicest way possible, yeah, Die, Utah, Die. I mean, have you been paying attention to what is happening to our local distilleries and breweries at the hands of the algorithmic operations over at the DABC? They are about to “delist”—meaning remove from their shelves—over 900 items they say are not moving enough product to warrant keeping in stock. Among those 900 items are many spirits and beers produced locally and proudly by the members of Utah’s champion distilleries, microbreweries and beer pubs.

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Wielding the ‘S’ Word

Is there anything that Rep. Chris Stewart, R-UT, wouldn’t blame on socialism? He wants everyone and everything to pull themselves up by the proverbial bootstraps. That means you, U.S. Postal Service. And you, populated and hard-hit states. And of course you, the voter, according to a Deseret News report. This is an old and divisive tactic of Republicans, which the Los Angeles Times calls “a purposeful shift in rhetoric and political strategy as President Trump and his party increasingly focus on his reelection and wield the S-word, socialism, as their preferred weapon.” For most of the voting public, the rise in democratic socialism is about social justice and economic inequality, not about taking over the means of production. But Stewart believes that the country should be punishing hard-hit states that have, as he puts it, “mismanaged their finances.” He and his ilk would have you believe vote-by-mail is a federal takeover open to fraud—a claim long-debunked by organizations such as the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice. This is about more than the $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill. It’s about misunderstanding the dire threat facing the nation.

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Do you have kids at home during the pandemic? No, they’re not going to be starting school any time soon, but that puts a huge burden on parents, many of whom live paycheckto-paycheck. Things may change as the state moves to a more permissive status, but that doesn’t change the need. Keep up with Coronavirus Updates and Closures on the Utah Community Action website to find out how your children can access meals, even if the Head Start Program is in hiatus. For a list of curbside pickup locations, check the website: https://bit.ly/2WARQCA

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While the governor treads lightly in the era of COVID-19, Salt Lake City is trying to be proactive, offering tips and guidance for businesses and the people who at one time frequented them. You can take the COVID-19 Business impact Survey, find out about financial assistance, join free webinars to advise businesses, find help for the unemployed or get answers about unemployment insurance. The city had done a great job of packing in the information from child care to workplace safety. You can even join the Tip Your Server Project. In the confusing world of rudderless leadership, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has gone over the top to help residents navigate the pandemic. Check out Business Resources for COVID-19 on the Economic Development website. https://bit.ly/2LsBlCu

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Not to laugh in the face of hardship, but the pandemic holds no hostages economically. The landfill bordering the fragile ecosystem of the Great Salt Lake is a good example. Promontory Point Resources is in default on its bond from Box Elder County and hasn’t ever taken a piece of trash, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. The deal has been controversial, partly because the county commission signed off without public notification. There was even a plan to take toxic coal ash, although that died before the public release of a market analysis. Apparently, though, there has been zero market interest, even after Sen. Jacob Anderegg, R-Lehi, introduced a bill that would have done away with the need to prove market demand for out-of-state toxic waste. Hey, maybe COVID-19 will take down the Inland Port, too.

The word “student” has many meanings in the time of COVID-19, but it still comes with a price. And if you thought you needed help before the virus hit, you will need it more now than ever. At What’s Going on With Your Student Loan, you’ll learn long-term strategies. Student Loan Tutor—“The next best thing to not having student loans in the first place”—will begin with a “time and money saving presentation that is also livestreamed to our Facebook Page and YouTube account, then we will shift to more private Q&A session with those that register and join us on Zoom.” Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m., Free. Register: https://bit.ly/2Z23GaK More info: https://bit.ly/2TaIUlr

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So, let’s talk socialism—specifically the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This is a state-run, for-profit business, so they get to do what they want to do. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, that calls for the “Walmarting” of the liquor business. The DABC is about to purge some of the slow movers (but muchloved brands) from their shelves, and that means bringing in more mass-produced national brands because it’s all about the bottom line. In 2018, the DABC brought in more than $191 million to the state, and the amount goes up each year. The Pew Trusts notes that only Utah and Pennsylvania are total control states, and of course, we know why—the morality police are in charge. The Trib hinted at a possible compromise by allowing small businesses to carry boutique liquor items. The Legislature, holding tight to the profit-morality motive, probably won’t go for that, even though they have no idea what social drinking is all about.

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Scrooge (May 22-23) and the LDS culture spoof CTR Superstar (May 29-30 , pictured). The shows have been posted free of charge, and Jensen notes that the company was able to refund all tickets purchased for performances that had to be cancelled. While it’s possible to support the company financially via their website (theobt.org), Jensen believes it’s important to share the chance for a smile. “It’s been a lot of fun, remembering our history and what our theaters stand for, and our mission of sharing laughter,” she says, “especially during this harsh time of being apart.” (Scott Renshaw)

Interacting with visual art during a pandemic is a complicated matter. On the one hand, it would seem to be easier to experience that work in a virtual setting than it would be for, say, performing art, as you can still have an individual experience of looking at a painting or a photograph. On the other hand, an art installation is a unique chemistry between the artist and the physical space of the gallery, inviting viewers to appreciate the relationship between individual pieces—and that’s a bit harder to duplicate for people at home. While the physical gallery space of the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art remains closed, that’s not stopping the gallery from presenting a new exhibition. Multimedia artist and BYU graduate Jane Christensen’s exhibition Mapping It Out showcases work inspired by photos the artist took on travels including New York and the Utah desert. According to UMOCA’s artist statement, “These photos then started to shift, breaking the boundary of the frame, and turning into collages, paintings, and in some cases sculptures.” The exhibition opened with a

virtual Zoom artist reception on May 19, the first ever such opening for UMOCA. Subequent to that, virtual visitors have an opportunity to tour the exhibition in the Air Space gallery via a 360-degree experience on their website (utahmoca.org/portfolio/jane-christensenmapping-it-out/). “When seen as a whole,” the artist statement continues, “the collective body of work is the creation of a literal, psychological, and metaphorical space that is constantly evolving and is an effort to map the unsteady, at times unseen, but deeply felt, continuous shifting territories, self, and place.” (SR)

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something fundamental about being thoughtful about art: It’s a process of being thoughtful about life. While the film will be available via ParkCityFilm.org May 22-28, Steve James and Chaz Ebert will be participating in a live Q&A on May 27. Questions can be submitted via email to submityourquestion@magnoliapictures.com, or by using the hashtag #magnoliadocseries via Twitter, and the best questions will be sent to the filmmakers ahead of the live event. Ten percent of ticket sales will be donated to charity; visit ParkCityFilm.org/ film/life-itself/for tickets more details. (SR)

Like most retail spaces, galleries closed in March as the COVID-19 pandemic hit home. According to Derek Dyer—executive director of Utah Arts Alliance, which operates Urban Arts Gallery—the gallery took its time with putting every recommended safety measure in place before deciding to re-open on May 15. “We decided to do this about two weeks ago, but also with the idea that we were going to take it day by day,” Dyer says. “I think a lot of people are not going out and resuming normal shopping, so we don’t think there will be a lot of crowds. But … we’re feeling pretty confident. We have three gallons of hand sanitizer.” Upon reopening May 15, the gallery was still exhibiting work from the March show Flow— which was up at the time of the closure—in addition to new work created by represented artists during the stay-at-home period (“Buffalo Spirit” by Alex Gregory is pictured). The timing of the pandemic forced the cancellation of the popular annual Star Wars: Heroes and Villains how, but Dyer says

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Life Itself Live Q&A As many independent film exhibitors have turned to “virtual cinema” models to stay afloat during the pandemic, the shift has allowed a chance for some creative thinking. Part of that creative thinking has involved providing opportunities for remote audiences to be more interactive—in a way, turning some viewing experiences into mini film festivals. As part of its ongoing virtual cinema and its collaboration with Magnolia Pictures’ “A Few of Our Favorite Docs” series, Park City Film presents the 2014 documentary Life Itself—about celebrated film critic Roger Ebert—from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams). It plays out in part as traditional bio-doc with archival footage and talking heads, but also follows Ebert and his wife, Chaz, during the final months of his life, as the long struggle with cancer that first took his ability to eat and speak eventually takes his life. That mix of elements creates a uniquely emotional experience, like the material about his prickly relationship with TV partner Gene Siskel informing Ebert’s decision to be open about his own health struggles. Even when the film feels conventional, it captures

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For 25 years, the Off Broadway Theater has entertained audiences with improvisational comedy and satirical theater presentations. When it became necessary to close down live performances for the safety of cast members and patrons, the company looked to that history to help keep audiences engaged. “We have a lot of taped shows we’ve had over 25 years,” says Sandy Jensen, OBT’s cofounder and executive director. “We thought, ‘Maybe it would be good to walk down Memory Lane.’ … We own those shows, so there was no copyright issue. People can talk about it and reminisce, or maybe people who haven’t seen it can see it for the first time.” After taking time to digitize some of those past shows—many of which only existed on VHS tapes—the OBT started holding virtual weekend watch parties in April. Shows are posted at 7 p.m. on Fridays on the company’s Facebook page (facebook. com/theobt1994), with live watch party beginning at 7:30 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Upcoming scheduled shows include the holiday show Forever

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the gallery plans to return to its regular exhibition schedule in June with the Pride Monththemed show SLC Queer, curated by local burlesque entertainer Madazon Can-Can. Dyer says that Utah Arts Alliance’s Dreamscapes space is also scheduled to reopen June 2, with timed ticketing and limited capacity. “We feel at this point we can safely reopen, so we’re starting to see a little bit of life come back,” Dyer says. “We think art is essential, too, so we want to make that available to people.” (SR)

Some Utah institutions dip their toe into reopening during a challenging time. BY SCOTT RENSHAW scottr@cityweekly.net @scottrenshaw

Guests return to Hogle Zoo with new health and safety guidelines in place have to wear masks if we do?” Hansen says. “It’s something we’ve taken very seriously. I think our management was great in listening to staff concerns, like keeping public pathways separate from staff pathways.” While all the venues limited attendance in an effort to maintain social distancing guidelines, they all note that there was no way of knowing whether they’d face more people reluctant to attend for a while until the pandemic seemed more under control, or more people eager to have activities for themselves and their families. Yet despite the uncertainty, the venues say that, at least initially, the response by visitors has been overwhelmingly positive, and full of gratitude. “It was a lot of pressure for an operations guy on doing this right,” Thanksgiving Point’s Wimmer says. “Honestly I didn’t know what to expect. But an older couple walked up to me, the man had tears in his eyes and thanked me for opening up the gardens. … To put ourselves out there and offer a service, people are grateful.” CW

and train, while the aquarium similarly has limited access to some spaces. Yet the need to insure safety has also inspired some creative thinking, as Thanksgiving Point’s Wimmer noted about the decision to open the erosion table at the Museum of Ancient Life when that venue reopened May 8. “It is chlorinated water,” Wimmer says, “but one of the issues is crowding. We limited capacity for the exhibit, and color coded it—two kids on green and two kids on yellow and two kids on red. Kids really respond to that.” Turning new restrictions into a kind of game has been helpful for young visitors to the zoo as well, according to Hansen, as it instituted a one-direction pathway through the exhibits: “The way the zoo is laid out now, one mom said, ‘Thank you for making my kid understand where we can go.’ Looking for the next arrow is kind of a map.” The venues acknowledge that there is still a learning curve to these new procedures, and some ongoing difference of opinion not just over whether the venues should be open at all, but over what kind of restrictions should be placed on guests. “We did have staff expressing concern about opening up; why don’t they [guests]

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or the many businesses and gathering places that were forced to close as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the process of thinking about how they would re-open again began immediately. Yet for many of them, the processes took turns that they weren’t expecting. Thanksgiving Point vice-president of operations Kendall Widmer, for instance, probably didn’t think that the road to reopening

would include a field trip to Costco. “We were seeing how they installed plexiglass, how they moved cars through their gas pumps,” Widmer says. “We were all there with our masks. It was a surreal experience. But it matters. Safety matters. We’re not taking it lightly. … The downtime we had was spent well, on conference calls with other museums around the country. It’s a whole new business.” Public spaces like Thanksgiving Point— which, along with Hogle Zoo and The Living Planet Aquarium, reopened to guests during the first weeks of May—have made every effort to make it clear to guests that they’re taking it seriously that this isn’t exactly a return to normalcy. All three locations announced new policies in accordance with Utah state guidelines, including increased sanitation efforts, mandatory face masks for staff members, decreased capacity, timed reservations via online ticketing and designing specific pathways to help facilitate social distancing. While there is some controversy surrounding the question of whether it’s safe yet for such locations to reopen, facilities like Hogle Zoo and The Dobson Living Planet Aquarium faced additional financial pressures that led them to be ready to go as soon as the state gave the go-ahead. “A lot of businesses when they close, their costs go down,” says Hogle Zoo’s Erica Hansen. “Our expenses stay the same. We have animals that prefer fine meat and fine fish, and they need health care. … Our goal has always been, the day they say we can open, to be ready to go, and obviously we want to do that with everyone’s health in mind.” “We’re following the guidelines laid out by federal and state authorities, in fact maybe even being a little more conservative about what we do,” says The Living Planet Aquarium’s marketing and communications director, Layne Pitcher. “And we are very pleased with how it turned out.” For all of these venues, the opening has been a phased process. Thanksgiving Point opened its outdoor venues first—Ashton Gardens and Farm Country—because of the easier social distancing possibilities and to observe how operations were proceeding. Hogle Zoo is waiting to open highly interactive attractions like the carousel

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izza has been there for me for most of the major crises in my lifetime. So whenever I consider adding something new to my arsenal of food that will help me forget about the crisis du jour for a few precious moments, I ask myself if I like it as much as I like pizza. Though the humble pizza pie has been a go-to for most of my life, tikka masala or saag with a few slabs of naan have come very close to dethroning pizza as my comfort food champion over the past few years. That said, when Curry Pizza (multiple locations, currypizzautah.com) opened its West Valley location a few years ago, I felt a mixture of elation and skepticism. How could something this daring possibly exist without tearing

a hole in the fabric of reality? The concept for Curry Pizza began in the small Southern Utah town of Bicknell with local culinary daredevil Bhinda Singh. While operating Bhinda’s Curry Pizza Palace, Singh developed a recipe for honey curry. In a fever of experimentation, Singh slathered his new creation on a naaninspired pizza crust, dressed it up with mozzarella cheese and popped it in the oven. Once it arrived in its melty,

spicy-sweet glory, he knew he had something special. Bicknell knew it too—his creation created enough buzz down South for him to move the operation to the Wasatch Front. Currently, Curry Pizza has three locations; Singh also operates India Palace in Provo, which serves traditional Indian food. Though I’ve been to Curry Pizza several times since it first opened, I distinctly remember my first visit to the West Valley location. It’s got a fast-casual vibe that you’ve seen before—plexiglass counters protecting vast bins of veggies and other pizza toppings—but the aromas of slow-roasting curry and lamb let you know that this is a place that knows what it’s doing. I also noticed that Curry Pizza is well-stocked with traditional pizza fixings like pepperoni and sausage, which I get. But if you come here and get a goddamn pepperoni pizza, I will find out about it and come after you. It’s tempting to let the sheer amount of customization options lure you into creating some Frankenstein’s monster of pizza, but your best bet is to take a look at the restaurant’s signature curry pizzas. For your first visit, the obvious choice is to go with the curry pizza ($16.49 for a medium, which is plenty for two people). You get a choice of chicken tikka, lamb,

paneer or tofu, and you can’t really go wrong with any of them. Once you’ve chosen your protein destiny, it gets hit with signature curry sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, red onions, scallions, cilantro and jalapeños. When it’s done, the veggies, herbs and peppers are nicely caramelized, and that sauce ramps up the natural flavors of each ingredient. The end result is exactly what you want it to be—the melted cheese and naan crust evoke everything you love about pizza while the curry tickles your taste buds with its dazzling array of spices. The tikka masala pizza (pictured, $16.49 for a medium) is another great example of this conceptual fusion— it’s just familiar enough to catch a pizza purist’s attention. The tikka masala bridges the gap between Indian and Italian food nicely with its tomato-forward flavor, and its signature smoky flavor adds all kinds of new flavor profiles to the traditional pizza canvas. With its fresh tomatoes, green peppers and jalapeños, it’s awesome for those craving pizza with a lighter feel. It’s usually tough to talk me into putting more veggies than meat on a pizza, but this one balances its ingredients nicely. I also appreciate the way Curry Pizza has adopted the chicken wings ($9.95) that have become ubiquitous

with today’s pizza places. Not that I’m a huge fan of chicken wings— I can usually take them or leave them—but the idea of mixing the Indian spice blend into traditional chicken wing sauce is extremely clever. They offer more common flavors like garlic parmesan, barbecue and Buffalo, but you’re much better off getting the butter curry or the honey curry. Anyone who considers themselves a chicken wing connoisseur needs to check this place out for some new flavors to add to their repertoire. I could continue to gush about how much I love the fact that Singh combined two of my all-time favorite comfort foods into one delicious package, but the real revelation here is how well all of it works. Tikka masala works brilliantly on pizza, and butter curry makes a fantastic wing sauce, but the amalgam of cultures and flavors in a fast-casual setting is what I love about American restaurants. Curry Pizza thrives on a spirit that combines innovative ideas with the culinary chops to pull them off, and it will be exciting to see what they come up with next. CW

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While making projections for the next year, the Utah Food Bank (utahfoodbank.org) is anticipating an increase in the number of Utahns in need of assistance due to COVID-19. As the pandemic resulted in record levels of unemployment throughout the state, the Utah Food Bank struggled to feed those in need. Even though we’re de-escalating our risk levels statewide, the economic impact of the pandemic is expected to have long-lasting effects that take us well into next year. In preparation for this anticipated need, the Food Bank is in need of donations, volunteers and other resources. Visit them online for ways to contribute.

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head sitting on top. The nose is surprisingly spicy, I’d have to assume from the rye malt. Underneath the intoxicating rye rests cereal grains, and some herbal and citrus hops, though faint. Spice from the rye malt and slightly sweet pale malt shines through in the mouth. Some herbal hops—including a grassy flavor, as well as some orange peel citrus—emerges at the end of the tasting. This one presents a moderate level of bitterness. After letting it sit for a bit and allowing some of the carbonation to die off, I’m left thinking it needs just a little bit more body; it’s sitting on the medium to thin side. Otherwise, it’s a smooth drinker. Quarantine Desirability Rating: I’d rate this one a solid medium with a cloistering factor not unlike kitten doped up on catnip. That li’l rascal completely tweaked my iPod. Now I have nothing to listen to as I walk around the neighborhood counting the number of ward houses on the same street in any given grid. The maximum is five by the way, with one being a stake center. Anyway, thank Thor I had a can of This is Fine tucked into my Speedo. Fisher Pink Boots: You get no fancy tricks with this one. I cracked the crowler open and was met with a solidly unfiltered amber clarity and two raised fingers of dense, rocky, foam The nose was a curious mixture of minty pine and sweet tropical fruits. It kind of put me in mind of some New Zealand IPAs that I’ve had.

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ity Weekly’s Best of Utah Body & Mind—now in its third year—was published as a digital edition as a coronavirus pandemic brought an illness known as COVID-19 into our collective lives. Since the pursuit of optimal health is perhaps our best defense against a highly contagious virus with no cure or vaccine, this content is particularly relevant right now. We bring you Part 1 of our previously published e-edition this week, featuring the results of a poll voted upon by 2,000 City Weekly readers in late December 2019. In this two-part series, we’ll shine a light on more than 80 institutions and professionals that readers declared to be “the best” incorporating a broad spectrum of health care such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, nurses, psychiatrists and more. In Part 2 (to be published next week), we’ll highlight alternative modes of healing, including categories for chiropractors, naturopaths, herbalists, acupuncturists and others. And, for that day when we get back to our “normal” lives, we’ll also spotlight favorite gyms, rec centers, boot-camp classes, aerobics instructors, fitness programs, climbing walls and wellness companies. It’s our hope that you’ll utilize this publication as a resource in the months ahead as we strive to recover from the personal and societal effects of COVID-19. Please thank—make that congratulate—those who’ve earned a Best of Utah nod this year. If this virus has taught us anything, it’s that those who offer their skills, guidance and compassion as healers during challenging times such as these are most certainly a bridge over troubled waters. We salute you all!

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himself driven to seek advancements in the field of cardiology with a compassionate mindset. “I try to make sure my patients have easy access to me,” he says, “... for them to trust their health with me is a privilege.” (SH) Heart Center at St. Mark’s, 1161 E. 3900 South, Ste. 2000, SLC, 801-266-3418, StMarksHospital.com

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Best Addiction Recovery Fit to Recover The Fit to Recover team knows that each person follows his or her own unique personal path, so that’s why they offer four different pillars of recovery that include nutrition, community service, creative arts and fitness. Starting out as a small group of friends supporting one another, this community now has hundreds of people passing through their doors. As a space of no judgment, they work with clients saying, “Whether in the gym, the kitchen, the studio or the community, we are mutually supportive and stare down our challenges, together.” (Samantha Herzog) 789 W. 1390 South, SLC, 801-410-8988, Fit2Recover.org

Best Allergist Erin K. Willits, MD As a specialist in allergies and immunology, Erin Willits is the one to call if you find yourself having an unusual reaction to a shellfish dish or wayward peanut. She comes highly recommended with comment after comment thanking her for her compassionate and sincere nature. Thoughtful and informative, she adds a human touch to her work. As one reviewer wrote, “She talks to you like a human being and makes you feel comfortable and cared about.” (SH) Intermountain Healthcare, 9450 S. 1300 East, Sandy, 801501-2145, IntermountainHealthcare.org

Best Anesthesiologist Suzanne H. Harrison, MD With 19 years of experience to her name, Suzanne Harrison is considered a trustworthy and knowledgeable professional. Her specialty is helping patients through surgery by creating a painless space of comfort and survival using anesthetic

medicine with caution and care. As an anesthesiologist with multiple hospital affiliations including Alta View, LDS Hospital and Riverton Hospital, you can rest assured that wherever you receive her care, you’re in good hands. And when she’s not putting people to sleep for surgical procedures, she’s waking them up on Capitol Hill as an elected representative for the Draper area, working on many medical-related bills. (SH) Mountain West Anesthesia in Murray and Sandy and affiliated with Intermountain Healthcare (Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS Hospital, Riverton Hospital and TOSH), IntermountainHealthcare.org

Best Back/ Spine Center Aspen Falls Spinal Care Center At Aspen Falls Spinal Care Center they address both the pain and its root causes with the latest tech to back it up. Their care systems are built to benefit everyone from top-tier athletes to the rest of us. They use an integrative approach to recovery for long-term results with the end goal of “To get you back to doing what you love to do, as quickly as possible.” (SH) 370 E. South Temple, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-0658-9394; 912 Baxter Drive, Ste. 130, South Jordan, 801-528-6560; AspenFallsSLC.com

Best Cardiologist Scott Hacking, MD, FACC When it comes to matters of the heart, interventional cardiologist Scott Hacking can be found at St. Mark’s Hospital with a practical yet sentimental approach to treatment. When an experience with his father-in-law’s coronary disease hit close to home, Dr. Hacking found

With slogans like “prepare to be pampered” and “step into our sanctuary,” you can be sure your time at The Dental Spa will be a tooth care “experience unlike any other.” Normally, one wouldn’t consider going to the dentist a good time, but with facials, manicures and pedicures offered alongside lesspleasant procedures from tooth fillings to porcelain crowns, this team hopes to change your mind. The stylish, modern persona of this spa, coupled with a setting of ambience, makes all “the dental spa difference.” (SH) 620 E. 2100 South, SLC, 801-466-6645, TheDentalSpa.com

Best Dentist Robert Page, DDS Robert Page is a well-established Bountiful dentist and the key figure of Page Family Dentistry, where they treat you like one of their own. Returning patients have commented on his careful, considerate nature and want you to know that you will feel at home when in his care. One long-standing set of patients who moved to a different state still returns to Utah just so they can continue seeing Dr. Page for his “exemplary, amazing, and trustworthy” work. (SH) Page Family Dentistry, 535 E. 500 South, Ste. 3, Bountiful, 801-292-7807, PatientConnect365.com

Best Dermatologist Garrett C. Lowe, MD Dr. Lowe comes highly recommended with many enthusiastic testimonials. Known for being thorough and professional, his patients appreciate his friendly and approachable nature. Dr. Lowe cares about the emotional wellbeing of patients as much as their physical health and safety. He takes the emotional concerns and confidence issues that can go along with skin conditions just as seriously as the conditions themselves, offering patients a very empathetic approach. (SH) Utah Valley Clinic Dermatology/IHC, 395 W. Cougar Blvd., Ste 604, Provo, 801-357-7280, IntermountainHealthcare.org

Best ER Physician Neil Krulewitz, DO If you’ve taken a tumble on your mountain bike, Neil Krulewitz is the ER doc you want on duty. Past patients have described him as “focused” and “attentive” but also very kind in his bedside manner. This down-to-earth doctor knows what he’s doing when it comes to critical care, but still manages to find time to spend with the family, “a good book, and a Maine IPA” making him an ER physician whom you can relate to in your hour of need. (SH) University of Utah Hospital, 50 Medical Drive, SLC, 801581-2730, Medicine.Utah.Edu

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Best Home Nursing Care CNS Home Nursing Offering unique features such as art and charity events coupled with engaging patient programs, Community Nursing Services goes above and beyond the norm with their hands-on approach to nursing care. Each patient is treated case by case with unique plans created for their individual needs. Making it their mission to create “moments and exceptional experiences that heal,” this organizaiton proves that compassion is king when it comes to nursing. (SH) 2830 S. Redwood Road, Ste. A, West Valley City, 801-233-6100, CNS-Cares.org

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Best Gastroenterologist

Ross Brunetti, MD

Gastroenterology is as complex a field as the word itself. But lucky for us, we’ve got Dr. Merrill specializing in the delicate system that is the stomach and digestive tract. In 2014, he received a Compassionate Doctor Recognition for his exceptional bedside manner. Patients describe him as polite and clear minded, and when you’re dealing with the potentially uncomfortable subject of digestion, it’s comforting to have a doctor who offers dignity and respect. (SH) Intermountain Avenues Specialty Clinic, 324 10th Ave., Ste 200, SLC, 801-408-7500, IntermountainHealthcare.org

Dr. Brunetti is our top-voted family physician this year, but he’s also an Army Medical Corps veteran who loves a good Utes game. His patients describe him as direct and willing to go out of his way to help. Considerate and smart, he’s also known to crack a joke or two to keep things good-humored in the office. A Utah native who attended Judge Memorial, the U of U and Saint Louis University School of Medicine, he has been with the clinic since 1999. While he’s not accepting new patients at this time, his office can likely refer you to others in his group. (SH) Foothill Family Clinic-South, 6360 S. 3000 East, Ste. 100, 801-365-1032, FoothillFamilyClinic.com

The blending of academia and health care keeps the University of Utah Medical Center up to date on the latest medical research and advancements, making it an exceptional hospital to have in our valley. The U of U Medical Center’s mission is one of constant improvement and excellence in all that it does, from patient care to medical research. As “a patientcentered health care organization distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect,” the medical center rises to the call to “provide compassionate care without compromise.” (SH) As a trauma surgeon specializing in transplants, Jason Young has the precise technical skill to give critical patients their lives back. He’s garnered 50 N. Medical Drive, SLC, 801-581-2121, Healthcare.Utah.Edu multiple patient choice awards including a Critical Care Excellence Award and the Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Anyone about to undergo surgery is bound to be nervous, but Dr. Young puts patients at ease by guiding them through the process step by step. Thus, his people skills are as on point as his surgical ones. (SH) U of U Hospital, 50 N. Medical Drive, SLC, 801-585-8000, Healthcare.Utah.Edu

Best General Surgeon Jason Young, MD

Best Doctor of Internal Medicine Justin W. Mansfield, MD

Best Geriatric Physician Alison Schlisman, MD Known to be innovative in her comprehensive-care programs, Dr. Schlisman works one on one with patients to promote health and wellness in older adults. She’s received numerous awards including three Compassionate Doctor recognitions and is a four-time Patient Choice Award winner. Now thanks to many happy voters and ongoing positive reviews, Dr. Schlisman can add the Best of Utah to her ever-growing list of accolades. (SH) Madsen Health Center, 555 Foothill Blvd., SLC, 801-581-2628, Healthcare.Utah.Edu

With 22 years of passion put into his practice, Dr. Mansfield’s many patients recommend him as a solution finder when no other solutions could be found. Internal medicine covers a wide range of common illnesses, so his expertise is in high demand. “Really, everything you do in med school points you toward internal medicine,” Dr. Mansfield says on his website, “I saw an opportunity to fill a need and do the things I love.” (SH) Tanner Clinic, 2121 N. 1700 West, Layton, 801-773-4840, TannerClinic.com

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Foothill Family Clinic is a place “where the patient comes first.” With a slogan that speaks of a commitment to quality care, it’s no wonder they’ve been voted for this honor in a previous Best of Utah edition. With three locations—including Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights and Draper—Foothill’s reach has given them the chance to improve the lives of many Utahns. With a focus on preventative health as well as offering a variety of procedures from lab tests to cosmetic work, it’s no wonder this clinic keeps getting voted the best. (SH) Multiple locations, FoothillFamilyClinic.com

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Best Family Practice Clinic

Joseph Merrill, MD

Best Family Medicine Physician

Solstice Hospice uses a team-oriented approach to care for patients in the final stages of chronic illness, providing a holistic model of treatment for the body, mind and soul. These health experts are dedicated to the comfort and dignity of their patients while helping them make the most of each day. Solstice Hospice staff offer guidance and peace of mind to patients and their families at a time when they need it the most. (SH) 1115 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-485-1035, SolsticeHC.com

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Best Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Godfrey, FNP-C After receiving a bachelor’s in health promotion and education from the University of Utah, Stephanie Godfrey went on to receive a bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Southern Nevada. She then earned a master’s in nursing from Georgetown University before returning to her home state of Utah. Joining Aesthetica Medical Spa and Plastic Surgery in 2014, Godfrey specializes in injectables, medical aesthetics, anti-aging and wellness medicine. Nationally certified a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Godfrey’s passion for prevention, wellness and patient education informs her practice and guides her patients to enjoy a better quality of life as well as beauty inside and out. (Mikey Saltas) Aesthetica Medical Spa and Plastic Surgery, 1865 W. South Pleasant Grove Blvd., Pleasant Grove, 801-785-8884, Aesthetica.com

Best Ob/Gyn Jefforey R. Thorpe, MD COURTESY OF PARTH GANGHI

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Best Neurologist

Moran Eye Center

Howard Reichman, MD

Always on the cutting edge of eye care, the John A. Moran Eye Center offers a wide range of services to patients in the Mountain West. As the largest vision research and treatment center in the region, Moran’s four operating rooms schedule more than 6,000 annual surgeries. In addition, Moran maintains its own clinical floor plus 10 community clinics for outpatient visits. This vision center wants to help as many people as possible because they believe “no person with a blinding condition, eye disease or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding, and treatment.” (SH) 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, SLC, 801-581-2352, MoranEyeCenter.org

Thousands of Utahns suffer from neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors and aneurysms. According to Utah Department of Health, more than 5,000 Salt Lakers suffer from Parkinson’s disease alone. One of the leading specialists in combating these disorders is Dr. Reichman. With more than 28 years of practice under his belt, Dr. Reichman was named the 2008 Doctor of the Year by the Utah County Medical Association and is a member of the esteemed Royal College of Surgeons. (Mikey Saltas) Utah Neurological Clinic, 1055 N. 300 West Ste. 400, Provo, 801-357-7404, UtahNeurologicalClinic.com

Best Mental Health Treatment Center University Neuropsychiatric Institute UNI is a safe healing space for those seeking psychiatric assistance to balance their mental health. When creating a recovery plan, the team considers all the facets of a patient as well as the complexity of their condition. UNI’s soothing natural backdrop is an added feature that can turn treatment into a mountain retreat of sorts, and with services for children, teens and adults alike, UNI makes thoughtful accommodations for everyone. (SH) 501 Chipeta Way, SLC, 801-583-2500, Healthcare.Utah.Edu/Uni

Best Neuropsychologist Parth Gandhi, Ph.D. While obtaining his doctorate at Brigham Young University, Parth Gandhi conducted research in developmental psychology, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, family systems and leadership development. Gandhi also is a co-founder of the group SCPTR, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing the field of psychedelic medicine. SCPTR’s goal is to develop the resources necessary to bring clinical trials of psychedelics (such as psilocybin) to Utah. (Mikey Saltas) Neuro Assessment and Development Center, 1486 S. 1100 East, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-649-5300, NeuroDevelop.com

If you’re looking for a reassuring and knowledgable obstetrician/gynecologist offering prenatal care and delivery for pregnant women as well as gynecological services including pap smears, birth control, infertility, STD treatment/prevention and menopausal care, then Dr. Thorpe is there for you. After earning his undergraduate degree at the U of U, he received a doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of New Mexico. He then returned to Utah and began at Valley Women’s Health, where he’s been practicing since 1998. (Mikey Saltas) Valley Women’s Health, 585 N. 500 West, Provo, 801-3741801, ValleyWomensHealth.com

Best Oncologist Mark Dodson, MD Those struggling with the dreaded “C-word” disease have a formidable ally in Mark Dodson, a gynecological oncologist at the University of Utah. Specializing in treating ovarian cancer, his clinical research focuses on minimally invasive surgery and novel treatments of gynecologic malignancies. With a reputation as a reliable and professional oncologist, Dr. Dodson’s patients sing his praises, with one leaving a review that said Dr. Dodson “took time to explain the diagnosis, and my options for treatment. My husband and I both walked out of there feeling confident in our care team.” (Mikey Saltas) OB/GYN Avenues Clinic, 370 Ninth Ave., Ste. 101, SLC, 801587-2809, Healthcare.Utah.edu/locations/obgyn-aves

Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon Doug Marx, MD A Utah native and BYU graduate, Doug Marx obtained his degree from Georgetown before returning home and trading in his Cougar Blue for Ute Red at the U of U’s Moran Eye Center. Dr. Marx is the division chief of oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Moran, working extensively in pediatric and adult oculoplastics related to cancer and other eye issues. (Mikey Saltas) Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, SLC, 801-581-2352, Healthcare.Utah.edu/Moran

Jennifer Cherland, OD First, some definitions: An optometrist (OD) is an eye doctor who can examine, diagnose and treat the eyes. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can treat medical conditions and perform eye surgeries. And an optician fits eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision-correcting devices. Jennifer Cherland is an OD whom patients have described as engaging, helpful and caring. Tired of squinting and need your vision corrected? Cherland at Costco Vision Center has you covered. (Mikey Saltas) Costco Vision Center, 5201 S. Intermountain Drive, Murray, 801-290-4201, Costco.com/Optical-Center

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Daniel Gibbs, MD The unlucky among us hobble around with the painful trifecta of shoulder, hip and knee

Nick Monson, DO Dr. Monson is a sports medicine specialist who delves into spine, shoulder, elbow, hand,

Tykie Skedros, MD Of the many disciplines among medical practitioners, an otolaryngologist (head and neck specialist) may be one of these least known. But if you refer to the specialist as an ear, nose and throat doctor, or better still, an ENT, you understand what these doctors focus upon. Bountiful native Tykie Skedros is expert in areas ranging from thyroid surgery to nasal issues to sleep apnea, allergies and head or neck tumors. He’s also skilled at cooking lamb—but you didn’t hear it here. (Mikey Saltas) Mountain West ENT, 1551 S. Renaissance Towne Drive, Ste. 310, Bountiful, 801-2955581; 2255 N. 1700 West, Ste. 200, Layton, 801-776-2180, OgdenClinic.com

Best Pain Clinic Cameron Wellness Center Founder Todd Cameron, NMD, has been practicing natural medicine in Utah since 1997, so it comes as no surprise that he and Cameron Wellness Center find themselves named for another Best of Utah category in 2020. The center offers alternative pain management treatments, such as regenerative injection therapies (RIT), which are nonsurgical and minimally invasive.

RIT—when combined with acupuncture, massage and IV therapy—can help manage chronic pain.. (Mikey Saltas) 1945 S. 1100 East, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-4864226, CameronWellnessAndSpa.com

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Best Physical Best Pediatrician Therapist Galina Hornyik, MD

Healthy children—and lots of them—have long been associated with our state. It’s only right that those children have access to the best pediatic care, which is what Draper pediatrician Dr. Hornyik provides. First-time parents as well as growing families can find a trusted friend and physician in Dr. Hornyik for their infants up to adolescent-age children. In practice for more than 20 years, she loves nothing more than watching her patients grow up to be healthy and happy. (Mikey Saltas) Wasatch Pediatrics, 114 E. 12450 South, Ste. 100, Draper, 801-523-3001, WasatchPeds.net

Susan McLaughlin, MPT After an injury or surgery, it’s fairly common to seek out a physical therapist. And, by all means, give Susan McLaughlin a call for that. But she will be the first to tell you there’s much more to physical therapy than exercising sore muscles or damaged joints. How about a lesson in epigenetics— the study of biological mechanisms that switch genes on and off in order to revitalize “sick” cells? Want to know more about birth mechanics or postpartum recovery? Ask McLaughlin. (Mikey Saltas) Align Integration & Movement, 231 E. 2100 South, Ste. 100, SLC, 801-859-4142, AlignForHealth.com

Best Periodontist Best Physician LaRissé Skene, DMD Assistant Our country’s first president, George Washington, would likely have given his eye teeth for periodontal care. His teeth gave him fits his entire life, and he wore dentures (though none were made of wood, as some have claimed). Too bad caring for the soft tissue and bones of the mouth wasn’t much of a science in the 1700s. One can only imagine his immense appreciation at meeting a highly skilled dental professional like Dr. Skene who could perform periodontal miracles from implants to deep cleaning of tooth roots to painless extractions when warranted. He’d have said something like: I cannot tell a lie. Dr. Skene is the best in Utah! (Mikey Saltas)

Natalie Bee, PA-C, MPAS Many family clinics today utilize a physician assistant who provides expert treatments and life counseling minus the white-robe visage. Natalie Bee ambitiously set her career path on becoming a physician’s assistant and fulfilled that dream with a master’s degree from the University of Utah. It’s a special person who’s able to thrive in the PA role, and Dr. Bee is that special person. (Mikey Saltas) Foothill Family Clinic, 2295 S. Foothill Drive, SLC, 801-486-3021, FoothillFamilyClinic.com

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Is the gap in your front teeth wider than Michael Strahan’s and Madonna’s? More misaligned than Steve Buscemi’s? Whatever you’ve got working within your gums, Steven Arnold, DDS, and his team of professionals at Smile Perfect can help give you a smile that even celebrities would envy. Along with his responsibilities at Smile Perfect, Dr. Arnold is also an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. (Mikey Saltas) Smile Perfect, 4587 W. Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills, 801-642-0995, SmilePerfectOrtho.com

pain. Then there are the lucky among us who’ve been treated by Dr. Gibbs, who specializes in that specific trio of joints, from rehab all the way to reconstructive or replacement surgery. So, when it comes to major joints, seek out the expertise

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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are a unique breed who treat the hard and soft tissue regions of the head, neck, face and jaw. They are in high demand for everything from wisdom teeth extraction to dental implants to corrective jaw surgery. They even help those suffering from TMJ and sleep apnea. Dr. Broadbent was drawn to this field as a way to combine medicine and dentistry. Raised in Pleasant View, he graduated from Weber State and received his DMD from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, Kentucky. After a residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, he earned a master’s degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery before returning to Utah to start his practice. (Mikey Saltas) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah, multiple locations, 801-758-5003, OMSofUtah.com

hip, knee, foot and ankle injuries as well as chronic tendon issues. His spinal injections help keep athletes, weekend warriors and even those who only cheer on their teams at the top of their game. His passion for sports has led him to serve as team physician for the U.S. ski team, University of Utah Athletics as well as high school programs. (Mikey Saltas) Farmington Health Center, 165 N. University Ave., Farmington, 801-213-3200; University Orthopaedic Center Injury Clinic, 590 Wakara Way, SLC, 801-587-7109, Healthcare.Utah.edu/Locations/Farmington

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For the third year running, Renato Saltz has been named the best by our readers, and for good reason. Not only is he well-known in Utah, but Saltz is an internationally acclaimed plastic surgeon as well as the author of 500 national and international papers and seven books. The breadth of his procedures range from head to toe and all parts in between. Is a lift, implant, tuck, augmentation, reconstruction or makeover in your future? Renato Saltz will see you through it all. (Mikey Saltas) Saltz Plastic Surgery, 5445 S. Highland Drive, SLC, 801-274-9500, SaltzPlasticSurgery.com

Best Plastic Surgeon (Reconstructive) Brian Reuben, MD Dr. Reuben is a classically trained plastic surgeon who completed his general surgery residency at the U of U before undertaking a three-year plastic surgery training at the prestigious University of Pittsburgh. His breast-care specialty includes breast cancer reconstruction, breast reduction and breast augmentations, replacement and implant (plus implant removal). He also offers vaginal rejuvenation and mommymakeover procedures. (Mikey Saltas) 22 Plastic Surgery, 7001 S. 900 East, Ste. 100, Midvale, 801-937-9650, 22PlasticSurgery.com

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Best Podiatrist Jason Dickerson, DPM Utah is one of the best places on earth to enjoy outdoor activities. With that distinction comes another: It’s also a place you’re likely to experience outdoor injuries and accidents. Luckily, a number of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons call Utah home. Among them is Jason Dickerson—the king of foot and ankle injuries. From painful sprains to severe injury and foot repairs, Dickerson is your first call on your path to recovery. (Mikey Saltas) Heiden Orthopedics, 6360 S. 3300 East #210, SLC, 435-615-8822, HeidenOrtho.com

Best Psychiatrist Reid Robison, MD Born in Chicago, Reid Robison grew up in Toronto, Canada. He attended BYU where he earned a degree in neuroscience and went on

to the University of Utah, where he received his MD and MBA degrees. As the medical director for Center for Change, he oversees acute inpatient care, residential care, day treatment, independent living and outpatient care for adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders, helping them live full lives after conquering anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. (Jerre Wroble) Center for Change, locations in Orem, Salt Lake and Boise, 888-224-8250, CenterForChange.com

Best Psychotherapist/ Counselor Guruprasad Singh What to do with your life after earning a university degree in English and American literature? For Guruprasad Singh (Jon Scheffres), it was to search along another

path using knowledge he had gained through yoga and meditation to begin a career in psychotherapy. His techniques (tailored for individuals or groups) engage the senses and imaginations of his client to achieve lifechanging personal growth and healing. (Mikey Saltas) GPS Interactive, 311 S. 900 East, Ste. 101A, SLC, 801-633-3908, GPSIntegratedTherapies.com

Best Pulmonologist Kathleen D. Pfeffer, MD Snoring, headaches, drowsiness, lack of concentration and a battery of other symptoms point to the possibility of life altering sleep or pulmonary problems. Those are mostly associated with adults. However, for many people, sleep and pulmonary issues begin at an early age, and may signal a treatable malady, not a cranky child phase.

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Kathleen Pfeffer specializes in pediatric pulmonary medicine and is there to return you and your family to a good night’s sleep. (Mikey Saltas) Utah Sleep and Pulmonary Specialists, 9103 S. 1300 West, Ste. 103, West Jordan, 801-432-8690, UTSleep.com

Best Urologist Peter Caputo, MD Another member of Utah’s famous Caputo family, Peter is a well-travelled local boy made good via Westminster College, Temple University, the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and the Cleveland Clinic. Already with over 30 research articles to his credit, plus presentations at national medical conferences, he is a recognized expert on robotic surgery methods, with his own focus on kidney, prostate and bladder cancer. (Mikey Saltas) Granger Medical Clinic, multiple locations, 801-965-3600, GrangerMedical.com

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There’s a steady and sure trend toward the belief that health treatment needn’t be tied to only the “hard” sciences. Today’s health practitioners are more educated about the benefits of naturopathic and Eastern medicine therapies. It’s no wonder then, that the winner for best registered nurse, Libby Roulette, is indeed a full-on practitioner of natural therapies for the prevention and treatment of physical maladies. (Mikey Saltas) Utah Natural Medicine, 242 S. 400 East, Ste. 2609, SLC, 801-363-8824, UtahNaturalMedicine.com

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When it comes to health, residents of rural Utah need always factor in their distance to medical services as well as the availability and specialties of health professionals. Residents who live within range of Bicknell, Escalante, Panguitch and Hanksville, however, can take comfort thanks to the caring treatment offered by Wayne Community Health Center. With four locations, residents have access to quality medical, dental and pharmaceutical services regardless of any financial, geographic and cultural barriers. (Mikey Saltas) 128 S. 300 West, Bicknell, 435-425-3744, WayneCHC.org

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ometimes, having a finger in every pot can actually just mean you have a real stake in something broader. The State Room Presents—the parent company of The State Room and The Commonwealth Room—also produces concerts for the Deer Valley Concert Series, the Maverick Center, Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre, Rose Wagner Hall and Kingsbury Hall, making it one of the busiest music-related businesses in the Greater SLC area. With the elimination of live shows due to the pandemic, The State Room is digging in its heels to protect and uplift the industry it holds dear. “First and foremost we are concert-goers. We often go to shows that are not ours,” The State Room Presents co-owner Darin Piccoli says, highlighting the sense of solidarity evident in the music world right now. This regard for music becomes clear if one takes a gander at The State Room’s Facebook page, which is awash with links to live-streams that technically have nothing to do with the venue itself, but which flag virtual music-watching opportunities for all the fans who follow the page. With the future unclear—and thus likewise the opening dates for their own venues—they’re hoping that investing their time and platforms in any and all music engagement will “kick the can down the road” so they can open in the future. “I personally love when someone shoots me a link of a cool stream or anything related to music,” Piccoli says, “so why not pay it forward? Live music is the most approachable and shared experience-art out there—we don’t mind reminding people of that! We want people to miss music as much as we do!” There’s probably not much danger of that; no doubt all of us have swapped laments about missing live events like those hosted by The State Room and its family of venues. That’s been the experience of Piccoli himself, at least. “As you can imagine, the text and email chains going around since the shit hit the fan have been abundant, and I say, let’s keep the dialogue going,” he says. By dialogue, he probably means things like The State Room’s alliance with the National Independent Venue Association, a new organization founded by venues and promoters in the wake of COVID-19’s paralyzing effect on the nation’s music industries. “First to be closed” and “last to open” are key words in the NIVA mission

The Poster Project statement, where the music world’s uniquely dire situation is laid out—despite being essential peripheral aspects of economic heavy hitters like tourism and the food-and-drinks industry, the entertainment industry will need specialized funding and aid if there’s any chance of bouncing back. According to Piccoli, “NIVA is growing quickly and is taking a very political, legislative approach to make sure we cannot be forgotten. Currently we are working with other local promoters and agents to call attention [from] our Senators and House representatives. We have sent a letter to Senator Lee and are waiting for a reply—I guess it’s time to rattle the cage.” It might just be time for such measures, as Piccoli emphasizes the particular precariousness of their situation. As of early May, the money from the Paycheck Protection Program would only last another eight weeks, after which Piccoli asserts they’d still need up to six months or more of government assistance before shows are possible again. Anyone who has seen scary projections about big festivals and stadium shows not returning until fall of 2021 can probably understand Piccoli’s timeline concerns. The State Room has also linked up with another group, The Independent Promoter Alliance, which launched in March. The organization focuses on connecting promoters so they can swap ideas about how to survive beyond government funding—things like streaming past shows, compiling CDs or ideas like one that The State Room is running with, The Poster Project. An old archive of show posters, some signed, has been turned into a money-maker for The State Room. Launched on May 11, the project allows folks to bid on the posters auction-style, supporting The State Room in the process, with new posters and bidding times occurring every Wednesday until every poster is gone. An idea they’d kicked around before quarantine, The Poster Project was propelled to the top of the priority list once they needed new income. A labor of love for weeks turned into “one of the best days since our last show on March 11,” Piccoli says about the launch day, which—though peppered with hiccups, just like a live show—was a big success. While they summon more ideas for cool goodies to auction off when the posters run out, Piccoli encourages people to support other local businesses that are allowed to be open right now, demonstrating his—and The State Room’s—true local-loving stripes. “Visit local artisan shops, donate to other arts, rent movies from local film societies, go buy your beer from local breweries and bars, get your harder stuff from the distilleries, get take-out food and tip like it was the best service you ever got, because it is!” he says. But don’t forget the mask, because following guidelines and staying far away from each other right now is the only way we can eventually cram together at The State Room once more. CW

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Local pop quartet Ivouries are one of many local SLC artists who had big plans that have been altered by the pandemic, including an EP which was almost completed when everything started getting serious in the world. But those events didn’t hamper them as much as spur them to finish it—a good thing, too, since the pop princes have been building a name for themselves off spare singles here and there since 2017. After streamlining the work of completion through Zoom, the only disappointment was not being able to have a release show for the self-titled EP, which came out May 7. “We feel like we’re a band whose live show is a huge part of our draw, so since that couldn’t be a part of this release, we felt like we had to make it something that was really worth people listening to,” says keyboardist Adam Fuller. And it’s still very much worth listening to—they’ve crafted earwormy, jangly pop-centric sound for years, right down to production, and their progress is evident on the EP. Combining heydey-era 1975, angsty electro-funk, a few jammy guitar moments (“It’s Wearing Me Out”) and an extra shot of dappled sunshine, it quite frankly slaps. With the EP out, they’re focusing even more on production-heavy work, with a single planned for release in June. Other than working on music, they’ve found comfort in interacting with fans via Twitch streams, and hope to organize a live-stream concert soon. “We’re working with some people to make it something that’s unique to us and represents our vision,” Fuller says. If it’s anything like the energy of a live Ivouries show, it’s worth looking out for. Follow them on Instagram @ivouries to keep up with live-stream dates and times.

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Local act Easy Tiger has also been hustling during these lockdown days. He specializes in experimentation of all kinds, especially on his recently-released mammoth of an album, the 21-track Jacuzzi Love 2020. The release marked the synthesis of a year’s worth of poetry stowed away by Easy Tiger and a rapid completion with the help of fellow local and production whiz Super Young Adult, with whom Easy Tiger has collaborated before. Easy Tiger has also made music under monikers like Daisy on Drugs and Gemini Bridges, and with a new country project on the way, Jacuzzi Love 2020 was something of a purge. “We worked on it a bunch during quarantine just finishing it up. But we kind of just imagined it to be a big dumpster full of glitter, old computer parts, etc.,” he says. “Most of the songs I’ve been writing lately have been country songs, so this was just a project/ mixtape to get rid of all the old ideas and not overthink it too much.” The two capped each song’s production time at an hour max, and it certainly is a big dump of varying influences that reflects Easy Tiger’s apparently wandering mind, inspired initially by a big Playboi Carti phase, and his wanting to mimic the pitched-up voice of Carti. He also cites Doja Cat, Lana Del Rey, Blood Orange, hi chews (yeah, the candy), glitter, Riverdale the TV show and Jackass 3 as influences. Chaotic as that may sound, trust me: It translates. Give it a whirl on all streaming platforms if you need a sugary jolt to your system.

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While there was certainly a lot of behindthe-scenes work required in figuring out how to deal with show and tour cancellations, Live at the Eccles has been biding its time with how to get involved in the community during the pandemic. But they’re now out there offering a little morale-booster by way of Salt Lake’s Got Talent. The project is not so much a competition, like America’s Got Talent, but a fun opportunity for anyone with a creative or performative side to flex their muscles and maybe get featured on the Eccles’s Facebook page alongside other talented locals. Not only musicians or soloists are welcome, but dancers, acrobats and comedians. And if you’re wondering if there are enough acrobats in SLC worth mentioning, keep an eye on Facebook.com/liveeccles for updates and posts of the selected contributions. Maybe even take up the challenge yourself, and put what you’ve got out there where everyone can see. Anyone interested in submitting a video of their talents—acoustic sets, duets, drumming extraordinaire, anything from the beautiful to the strange—can submit videos directly via Facebook through the Eccles DMs, or by posting the video as a comment on their original post about the event.

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Curator and organizer of all things punk, local musician and mainstay Discoid Sam operates the richly-stocked punk label City of Dis (cityofdis666.bandcamp.com), as well as the DIY punk venue Dis House, which I embarrassingly haven’t been to as of yet. Before you call me a fake locallover, know that it’s because every time I see videos from the small venue, I’m freaked by how crazy, wily and packed the little spot can get—not a bad thing if you’re looking for a real punk show. If you don’t believe me, then you’re in luck, because I’ve got evidence, coming your way via the My Bowler Looks Fuck Fest. The fest takes a different approach from what some other local venues and artists have been attempting lately—instead of operating as a live stream, it will exist on YouTube and consist of compilations of videos from Dis House shows over the years. On May 16, recordings of old Dis House shows and sets were posted on YouTube (mybowerlooksfuck). Included in the video collection are sets by both supersmall punk acts and familiar names in the dark-wave and post punk scenes, like New Cruelster (née Perverts Again), Choir Boy, All Your Sisters, Fearing, Black Marble, Soft Kill, Drab Majesty and The KVB. Head over to the City of Dis Bandcamp to get an even better idea of what the world of Dis has to offer.

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years ago. Once, perhaps even while she was still in high school, Meira Bashir wandered into the vintage shop where I was working, and fell into conversation with me, saying something sticking about feeling different from those around her. It seems she’s since channeled that outsider energy into this project, which she describes as a “love letter to all the feral outcasts of SLC,” on saltlilymag.com. Available in print and online, Salt Lily is a great resource for those looking for new local musicians, poets and photographers to keep an eye on. Visit their oh-so-pleasing Instagram page (@saltlilymagazine) for glimpses of locals holding bouquets of flowers—the Salt Lily signature, an unabashedly tender one, and not unlike the mag itself.

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of trivia. And if those exchanges draw hilariously from their real-life work—like Coogan’s starring role in Stan & Ollie inspiring Brydon to wonder about a story involving Stan Laurel and Tom Hardy, in full The Dark Knight Rises Bane voice—so much the better. But there’s an interesting way in which that relationship seems to have softened in The Trip to Greece, perhaps partly built on the observation of how long they’ve been doing these travelogues together. Both Coogan and Brydon actually laugh out loud occasionally at one another’s performances, making those moments less about which one of them is “winning” the exchanges. As much as they can lose themselves in their shtick—to the point that they might forget that someone else is on the other end of a phone call while they’re riffing—they genuinely seem to appreciate one another. As was the case in all of the other Trip features, there are occasional diversions here to see what’s going on in Coogan and Brydon’s personal lives, most specifically here Coogan’s concern about his ailing father. Mostly they’ve felt like awkward attempts to provide a sense of seriousness and consequence to these otherwise thor-

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) “Excellence does not require perfection,” wrote Aries author Henry James. Now I’m conveying this brilliant counsel to you— just in time for the season when it will make good sense to strive for shining excellence without getting bogged down in a debilitating quest for perfection. Have fun re-committing yourself to doing the best you can, Aries, even as you refuse to be tempted by the unprofitable lure of absolute purity and juvenile forms of idealism. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) To generate an ounce of pure cocaine, you must collect 52 pounds of raw coca leaf and work hard to transform it. But, please don’t do that. Fate won’t be on your side if you do. However, I will suggest that you consider undertaking a metaphorically comparable process—by gathering a sizable amount of raw material or basic stuff that will be necessary to produce the small treasure or precious resource that you require. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) “The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for,” writes author Barbara Kingsolver. “And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, that is exactly the work you should be doing right now, Gemini. Everything good that can and should happen for you in the coming months depends on you defining what you hope for, and then doing whatever’s necessary to live inside that hope.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “Snatching the eternal out of the desperately fleeting is the great magic trick of human existence.” Playwright Tennessee Williams said that, and now I’m conveying his insight to you—just in time for you to dramatically embody it. According to my astrological analysis, you now have more power than usual to accomplish this magic trick: to create something permanent in the midst of the transitory; to make an indelible mark on a process that has previously been characterized by restless permutations; to initiate a bold move that you will forever remember and be remembered for. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) In the course of his 73 years on the planet, Scorpio author Paul Valéry (1871–1945) wrote more than 20 books. But between the ages of 25 and 45, he passed through a phase he called the “great silence.” During that time, he quit writing and published nothing. Afterward, he returned to his life’s work and was nominated 12 times for a Nobel Prize. Although your own version of a great silence is less extreme than his, I’m happy to announce that you will emerge from it sooner than you imagine.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) I’m sad that my two favorite 19th-century poets were unfamiliar with each other’s poetry. Walt Whitman was 11 years older than Emily Dickinson, but didn’t know her work. Dickinson had heard of Whitman, but didn’t read his stuff. Their styles were indeed very different: hers intimate, elliptical, psychologically acute; his expansive, gregarious, earthy. But they were alike in being the most innovative American poets of their time and equally transgressive in their disregard for standard poetic forms. If there were such a thing as time travel, I’d send one of you Sagittarians back CANCER (June 21-July 22) The periodic arrivals of “natural disruption” in our everyday to set up a meeting between them. Acts of innovative blending routines has a divine purpose, writes Yoruba priest Awó Falokun and creative unifying will be your specialties in the coming weeks. Fatunmbi. It is “to shake consciousness loose from complacency and rigid thinking.” To be vital, he says, our perception of truth CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) must be constantly evolving, and never stagnant. “Truth is a The fictional character Sherlock Holmes (born Jan. 6, and thus way of looking at self and World,” Fatunmbi declares. “It is a a Capricorn) is a brilliant logician and acute observer who has state of being rather than an act of knowing.” Many Westerners astonishing crime-solving skills. On the other hand, according find this hard to understand because they regard truth as a to his friend Dr. Watson, he “knows next to nothing” about “fixed set of rules or dogma,” or as a body of “objective facts.” “contemporary literature, philosophy and politics.” So, he’s not But here’s the good news: Right now, you Cancerians are espe- a well-rounded person. He’s smart in some ways, dumb in others. cially receptive to Fatunmbi’s alternative understanding of Most of us fit that description. We are both brilliant and ignorant; talented and inept; interesting and boring. According to my analytruth—and likely to thrive by adopting it. sis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to hone and cultivate the less mature aspects of your LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Novelist and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn departed this own nature. I bet you’ll reap rich rewards by doing so. life in 1998, but she articulated a message that’s important for you to hear right now. She wrote, “People often say, with pride, AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ‘I’m not interested in politics.’ They might as well say, ‘I’m not “People become like what they love,” observed theologian interested in my standard of living, my health, my job, my rights, St. Catherine of Siena. That’ll be an interesting truth for you my freedoms, my future or any future.’” Gelhorn added, “If we to meditate on in the coming weeks. I suspect you will attract mean to keep control over our world and lives, we must be inter- experiences that are clear reflections of the kind of love you ested in politics.” In my opinion, her advice is always applicable have cultivated and expressed for quite some time. You’ll be to all of us, but it’s especially crucial for you to meditate on right blessed in ways similar to the ways you have blessed. You’ll be now. You’ll be wise to upgrade your interest and involvement in challenged to face questions about love that you have not been the big cultural and political developments that are impacting dealing with. And here’s a promise for the future: You’ll have the opportunity to refine and deepen your approach to love so as to your personal destiny. transform yourself into more of the person you’d like to become. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) According to author and teacher Marianne Williamson, “Ego PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) says, ‘Once everything falls into place, I’ll feel peace.’ Spirit “Humanity is a mystery,” wrote author Fyodor Dostoevsky. “The says, ‘Find your peace, and then everything will fall into place.’” mystery needs to be unraveled, and if you spend your whole life I think the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to take unraveling it, you haven’t wasted your time. I am studying that Williamson’s advice seriously, Virgo. How? By giving control of mystery because I want to be a complete human being.” I love this your life to Spirit as you find your peace. In saying this, I’m not tender perspective on the preciousness of the Great Riddle we’re implying that Ego is bad or wrong. In fact, I think Ego is a crucial all immersed in. It’s especially useful and apropos for you to adopt asset for you, and I’m hoping that in recent months you have right now, Pisces, because you are undergoing an unusually deep been lifting your Ego to a higher, finer state of confidence and and intense communion with the mystery. As you marinate, you competence than ever before. But right now, I think you should shouldn’t measure your success and good fortune by how much new authorize Spirit to run the show for a while. If you do, it will bless understanding you have attained, but rather by how much reverence and gratitude you feel and how stirring your questions are. you with good surprises.

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As a native New Yorker, I think I know pizza. For years, I didn’t order it in Utah because I couldn’t find a thin, crisp slice served on a cheap paper plate. The piece of pie had to be foldable in half with the grease dripping down my arm like it did with a slice from Joe’s or Ray’s in Manhattan or Brooklyn. When I moved to Utah in the 1970s, there were few choices for pizza other than lame national chains. Even today, if you review my spending, you’d be hard-pressed to find I’d ordered more than two or three pies delivered to our home in any given year, and then only for a last-minute party. Yet, much to my surprise, my Visa bill showed that I bought pizza in Texas and Ohio about a dozen times in one week. Fraud alert! I’d been hacked. Hackers and fraudsters come in many forms these days. These jerks are selling fake surgical masks, sanitizer that wouldn’t kill a single germ, forging/stealing the $1,200 stimulus checks, etc. In real estate, there are two common frauds: 1. rental properties too good to be true and 2. fake emails that direct buyers or sellers to change where wired funds should be sent. I often get calls reporting that photos from one of my listings are showing up on a Craigslist-type website for a rental property, stating “This five-bedroom luxury home in the Avenues with a pool and four car garage is leasing for only $800 a month!” The scam is that the non-owner (criminal) will run a fake ad with someone else’s house photos, get calls from eager renters and meet them at the property. The crook has already scoped out the home, sometimes even figured out how to get in (if it’s vacant) and will tell the prospect that they can have the rental if they throw down a cash deposit right then and there! The “landlord” promises a key when they meet up the next day only to never be seen again. The second fraud has surfaced in the past two years with computer hackers following a real-estate transaction and at the last minute sending out a fake email to a buyer that looks like it’s from their own real estate agent, escrow officer or lender changing the wiring instructions at the last minute for the funds to close. The unsuspecting victim eager to finalize the purchase changes the wire and bam!, all the funds disappear to some mystery country and asshat fraudster. Salt Lake County now has a service to help stop fraud via the Recorder’s Office. Property Watch is free, and it notifies you if someone puts a lien /mortgage on your property without your permission. It’s like the services some banks and credit card companies offer now to alert you if someone is falsely using your account. Just sign up at SLCO.org or call 385-468-8176 to register to keep fraudsters away from what is yours. n Content is prepared expressly for Community and is not endorsed by City Weekly staff.

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Entrepreneurial Spirit Brian Wood, owner of All American Gator Products in Dania Beach, Florida, is taking face masks to a whole new level by fashioning coverings made with the skin of Burmese pythons. “Some people want to make a fashion statement even during this pandemic, so I want to give them options,” Wood told the Miami Herald on April 19. The snakeskin itself doesn’t offer any added protection, but the masks would allow for a filter or lining to be inserted and removed. Wood hopes to add alligator and crocodile skin masks to his offerings, although alligator, “the diamond of leathers,” would be more expensive. Wood said he will be buying animals from local hunters to meet the demand. Name in the News Police in Gwinnett County, Georgia, finally caught up with 35-year-old Speedy Gonzalez, of Buford, on April 25. Gonzalez had been wanted in connection with a theft in January, when multiple checks were reported stolen from a mailbox in Suwanee, the Associated Press reported. Gonzalez allegedly cashed the checks, used the money to buy more than $3,000 worth of merchandise at Home Depot, then returned the goods for cash. He was charged with forgery, identity theft and theft by deception. Recurring Theme In the Sydney, Australia, suburb of Marrickville, a family has resorted to erecting a fence and a warning sign to scare away a “mystery human poo-er” who has allegedly been defecating next to their garage, United Press International reported. “We have installed this fence and a camera to hand over to police,” the sign reads. “We understand that COVID-19 is tough on everyone but please stop (expletive) on our garage.” The message also includes directions to a nearby public toilet. Ewwwww! Three roommates at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa, were charged on April 20 with assault in response to an event that took place on March 13. According to nwestiowa. com, Lindsey Ann Cundiff, 20; Kyiah Elaine Kastner, 19; and Ellie Thompson, 20, allegedly removed dry skin from the bottom of one of their feet and added it into a fourth roommate’s shredded cheese, then watched her eat it. No word on what else was in the dish. Send your weird news items to WeirdNewsTips@amuniversal.com.

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Least Competent Criminal North Carolina State Highway Patrol officers stopped Lance Gordon, 32, on April 24, for speeding in a car belonging to Angela Lee, 47, of Holly Springs, whom Gordon said was an acquaintance. WRAL reported authorities grew suspicious after Holly Springs police were unable to contact Lee to confirm the story, and in a subsequent search of her house and car, investigators found Lee’s body in the car’s trunk. Gordon was charged with Lee’s murder, along with stealing her car. Desperate Times In Logrono, Spain, an unidentified man pushed the envelope on Spain’s stringent lockdown rules, which make an exception for pet owners, who are allowed to go outside briefly with their pets, according to Gray News. The National Police tweeted a photo on April 24 of the man being arrested for sitting on a city bench holding his pet fish a fish bowl.

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