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By Jerry S. Christensen | j.christensen@mycityjournals.com

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righton’s football program continues an upward trajectory under second-year head coach Casey Sutera despite adversity.

“Our football program has become a community effort,” Brighton assistant principal Justin Pitcher said. “I think it’s fantastic that our Brighton neighborhood and community have stepped up to support Brighton High School football over the years and look forward to a wonderful championship season.”

Sutera guided his team of 136 student-athletes to the 2023 state playoff tournament despite two daunting elements—stiffer competition in the reconfigured 5A Region 6 and injuries to key players. “I think the highlight of the year so far is to see our response to adversity. We have had a lot of players who have had to step in because of injuries, and I have been so impressed with the number of kids who have contributed on the team this year,” Sutera said.

Region 6 lost two teams which moved to 4A regions—Murray and Park City. They were replaced with the powerhouse football programs of Alta and West. Last year, West High took their football team to the 6A quarterfinals. It was inevitable that Brighton, the three-time Region 6 champions, and West would clash for the coveted region title.

That region championship game came

down to the last week of the regular season on a cold, mid-October night at West. Brighton was the underdog per the RPI stats. Brighton was without starting quarterback Jack Johnson and senior DB Kimball Shill who were out with injuries. Stepping up for the beleaguered Bengals was the three-headed rushing attack of Kaden Morzelewski, Mason Haertel and Beau La Fleur. Given the horizontal rain of the night, Sutera called a successful ground game for the first half. Brighton scored early and often with deep runs into a surprised West Panther defense. Brighton ended the blustery first half with a commanding 21-7 lead.

West made critical adjustments during half time as the weather let up. Brighton transitioned to a passing scheme which West seemed more prepared for. The game turned on a West punt that pinned Brighton on its own 1-yard line. West’s focused rushing and the wet field colluded to force a fumble which West recovered in the end zone. That play proved to be the difference in the game.

While Brighton had a few last-minute Hail Mary options to salvage the region championship and a high seed in the state tournament, West batted down each attempt for a 31-24 Panther win.

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Brighton football’s No. 22 Cash Gay evades tacklers for the touchdown. (Photo Brighton High School)

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Brighton football’s No. 50 Jack Bowers provides protection for QB Jack Johnson. (Photo Brighton High School)

Easton Adamson and Kimball Shill lead the Brighton team onto Freestone Field. (Photo Brighton High School)

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the defensive stand through the fourth quarter somewhat unaware of the broken collarbone. “It felt like something was off, but the adrenaline of the game kept me focused,” Shill said.

Brighton’s Georgetown-bound quarterback, Jack Johnson, ended the East game on crutches. Two weeks earlier, he set a Brighton school record against 6A Riverton throwing for 536 yards, six touchdowns and

no interceptions. Johnson’s injury put the East game in doubt as the Leopards brought the ball to the 2-yard line on a gutsy twopoint conversion attempt to win the game.

Time expired as Easton Adamson and a stack of defensive players were disentangled to determine if East had put the ball over the goal line. Of the play, Adamson recalled, “It came down to who wanted it more, and we obviously did. We have some

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Thread of innovation: Cottonwood High’s sewing program shifts to Sports & Outdoor Design

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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ottonwood High’s sewing classes have a new focus.

“My sewing class curriculum changed to Sports & Outdoor Design so we are focusing on outdoor products,” teacher Zahaia Donner said.

With a growing industry in outdoor apparel and product design education, it’s becoming a trend to shift curriculum to that focus along with the desire to sustain secondary schools’ textiles and apparel curriculum.

“The Sports & Outdoor Design curriculum focuses more on product development. A few years ago, we went to USU (Utah State University’s) outdoor product design showcase and saw all the senior students’ final projects, so that may be the route we’re going toward,” she said. “Hopefully, this gets kids more inspired in product design. We’re wanting to take the kids on more field trips so they can see what options they have the college level and professionally.”

The curriculum change already is attracting new students. Donner said she’s seen an increase in male students.

“I did get a lot of boys that signed up for the class because it was called Sports & Outdoor Design. They were very surprised on the first day of school when I told them it centered around sewing, but I encouraged them to stay. The students definitely were more excited when I told them our new updated projects. I have gotten more buy-in with the class,” she said.

About 30 students in the Sports & Outdoor Design I class are starting with making joggers.

“They’re going to be learning some basics with those,

but with a few more skills. Then, we’re going to be making a duffel bag and a pullover sweatshirt,” she said, saying that those projects replace pajama pants, aprons and quillows.

“My second-level students will make an outdoors shirt, a more complex sports bag and another project working with specialty fabrics.”

Donner said that the curriculum change is districtwide and that together, the teachers are brainstorming ways to deliver and enhance the curriculum. They’re also creating an advisory board of local companies to help with the direction of the program as well as potentially serve as guest speakers or be able to give students’ tours of facilities and possibly, internships.

Donner said she has an “amazing TA who is helpful assisting students” in senior Sara Sandusky, who may work with one student altering a pattern while she helps others who are designing their own patterns.

Through this curriculum change, she said students are realizing that the course is more than traditional sewing.

“I want them to realize that sewing isn’t just something for grandmas,” Donner said. “They create lots of cool projects and skills that they’ll use for their life—and now we’re appealing to students who normally wouldn’t see us on class but are more creative and are interested in product design.”l Cottonwood High student Carley Stephens practices sewing skills in the Sports & Outdoor Design class. (Zahaia Donner/Cottonwood High)

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Brighton among teams that excelled at state championship as Utah’s high school unified soccer program grows

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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ack-to-back champions.

In any sport, it’s a difficult accomplishment. In the growing sport of unified soccer, it’s remarkable. This year, 54 unified soccer teams competed, up from 30 last year.

Yet Murray High succeeded in that achievement to defend their state championship title.

Murray High junior Mia Cox scored a goal in that title game and was receiving congratulatory hugs and high-fives afterward from her teammates, friends and family, her principal and superintendent.

“It was exciting,” she said. “I like kicking the ball with my friends on the team because it’s fun.”

Unified soccer is a program of Special Olympics Utah in partnership with the Utah High School Activities Association, that joins high school-age students with and without intellectual disabilities playing side-by-side on the same team. Five coed players take to a smaller-sized field in 10-minute halves playing in competitive or player development divisions.

“We had teams from Richfield High School to up in Logan in eight divisions,” said Boston Iacobazzi, Unified Champion School’s college-growth coordinator. “Several schools had two teams and a couple had three.”

Teams first played in local tournaments before they competed in the regional round robin competitions until the top two finishers from each division were determined. The state championships in those divisions played Oct. 10 at the Real Salt Lake stadium.

“It was close competition for a lot of the teams at both the playoffs as well as at the championships. A lot of games went into overtime and ended in PKs, which was exciting,” he said.

At the local tournament in Midvale, Hillcrest High senior Haylee Wardle was all about winning.

“Let’s go!” she encouraged her teammates.

Hillcrest High players give each other a high-five after scoring a goal in the regional unified soccer tournament. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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Brighton High takes on Jordan High at the regional unified soccer tournament hosted by Hillcrest High.

(Julie Slama/City Journals)

“We want to get that gold.”

Wardle, her teammates and coach Rebecca Remy watched as Hillcrest freshman Johnny Bisby brought the torch into the school’s stadium. ASL club members signed the national anthem as well as the athlete’s oath.

“We have a lot of Husky pride and we want everyone to feel that at our school,” said Remy, who has been an assistant during her 20 years teaching, but stepped in as head coach this year.

“I love seeing the students in other areas besides academics, witnessing their sportsmanship and inclusion and the unity with their peers, and using their skills on the field. It’s great our drill, band, cheer and a bunch of different clubs and teams are supporting all the unified teams competing.”

In front of hundreds of fans at the RSL stadium, Hunter High junior Whitney Rasmussen took the athlete’s oath and sang the national anthem before joining her team to take a silver medal in their game.

For many student-athletes, it’s an opportunity to not only compete, but also to develop their skills, meet people, see old friends and belong to a team.

“It gives them a place to belong and to represent their school, just like their peers,” Iacobozzi said.

Longtime friends Mia Jackman of Riverton High and Jaymi Bonner of Herriman High gave each other hugs when they saw each other at a tournament, which was supported by Jordan School District’s superintendent.

Mia’s dad, Jared, is thankful for unified sports.

“It gives them the chance to do things that they’re seeing typical kids do and a chance to interact with some of their peers,” he said. “It makes them feel part of the school.”

Jaymi’s mom, Jeana, likes unified sports

“enriches everyone’s lives and gives us perspective. It’s about, teamwork and sportsmanship.

It’s not only about winning and being the best.

That’s a valuable lesson that our kids are teaching us.”

Herriman High received silver medals at state.

Jordan High junior Kaitlyn Unzaga decided to play because “it’s really fun and it gets my energy out.”

She was warming up at the RSL stadium before both Jordan teams would win their division championships.

“I always play no matter what if I win or not win. I really love playing for my school with my friends,” she said. “At school, we eat lunch together and practiced our kicking and defense, and how to move left and right. Then, we hang out.”

Her coach, Jenna Fox, said the school’s program has grown from five students to 22.

“The kids keep telling the incoming freshmen about it, so our numbers are getting big-

Hillcrest High freshman Johnny Bisby brought the torch at the regional unified soccer tournament his school hosted. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

ger,” she said. “We have a developmental team and a more competitive one so we’re getting all abilities playing time and we’ve got some awesome peer tutors who are playing with them.

What’s fun is the kids are all friends and they respect each other. So, we play together, we go to class together, we celebrate together.”

Several Jordan High students, teachers and administrators were watching the games along with Canyons School District’s superintendent and other district administrators and school board members.

“Jordan SBOs (student body officers) gave us a send-off. They lined up creating tunnels for us to go through and we got cheered and waved off for state. That was super special for our team,” Fox said. “Having the championships at RSL, it makes them feel like royalty.”

Both Jordan teams as well as other teams, including Kearns High, that took first, were given medals by royalty — Miss Utah Sarah Sun and Miss Utah’s Teen Jaylynn Lindley along with Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox. l

Hillcrest High senior Kori Carmona controls the ball in a regional matchup against West Jordan High.

(Julie Slama/City Journals)

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Inaugural middle school unified soccer state tournament met by enthusiastic players, partners, fans

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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t was the first year of Utah’s middle school unified soccer and Jen Morphy was on the sidelines.

She wasn’t one of athlete’s mothers, but rather a mom of a ninth-grade peer tutor, who was assisting the athletes with the ball so they could have the same opportunities to play.

“It’s a really great program, and I love that,” she said. “Through unified sports these kids are getting to do so many things.”

Unified soccer, a program of Special Olympics Utah in partnership with the Utah High School Activities Association, allows student-athletes with and without disabilities to play on the same team.

While the teams are coed and play competitively five versus five on a smaller sized soccer field for two eight-minute halves, the focus is on development of skills, friendship, cooperation and sportsmanship as often players on either team will cheer for one another.

Fourteen teams played in the inaugural state tournament, split in four divisions based upon ability, said Boston Iacobazzi, Unified Champion School’s college-growth coordinator. There were about 150 student-athletes from area middle schools: Mountain Creek, South Jordan, Oquirrh Hills, Joel P. Jensen,

West Jordan and Mt. Jordan—as well as from nearby Alpine and Davis school districts.

“They had a great time and loved it,” he said. “It was really cool as some of them had never played soccer before. Some were super pumped to get to wear uniforms with their school’s name on it.”

Mountain Creek teacher Karlee English said that was true of her players, who were coached by volunteer Hannah Swett.

“We have worked hard for weeks in preparation for the tournament,” she said. “Most of the kids had never even played soccer before this. By the time the tournament came most of the students understood the game and really enjoyed playing soccer. Most of all, there was a real camaraderie between the athletes and the peers they were playing with. I actually had to do a drawing for peer tutors because so many students wanted to do it.”

Morphy’s son, Dane, has been a middle school partner athlete in unified basketball, which was introduced last winter, and with unified golf, which was new in spring 2022.

“My older daughter was a peer tutor for two years; she would say, ‘they need friends too.’ Dane knew all these kids through his sister, so he became a peer tutor and absolutely

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Mountain Creek Middle takes on South Jordan Middle in the middle school unified soccer state championship game. (Photo courtesy of Jen Morphy)

loves it. My younger daughter wants to be a peer tutor next year,” Morphy said.

As well as being a parent and a fan, Morphy also is Mountain Creek Middle School’s PTA president.

“We want opportunities to include all our students, like this. We have one kid in their class who has seizures; half of his body doesn’t work how it’s supposed to. Last year, he was so good at basketball. It was fun to see him be able to do these things in a setting that allows him to excel. With soccer, our peer tutors would shag a ball and it goes right to one of the kids in the class to dribble back up the field. Our school had two teams and what’s fun about that is you have an entire sideline cheering you on. It’s not just parents, but you have all your peers there, so it feels even bigger,” she said.

When teams scored, Morphy said, “The kids would get so excited and then the peers were happy for them and everybody on the field comes in with high-fives and hugs. The sidelines were jumping up and down. They’re so happy and love being a part of all of it.”

English said the score at the end wasn’t what was important.

“Honestly, the highlight for me was watching a young man and his peer on the opposing team (South Jordan) who were very enthusiastic in working the ball down the field and the athlete ended up getting the goal. It was so much fun to watch both teams cheer this young athlete on. It wasn’t about who won the game; it was celebrating as one in this victory for this young man as he scored. The beauty in this moment wasn’t directed by any adult to cheer for this young athlete; it just happened

spontaneously,” she said.

At the same time as the middle school tournament, Iacobazzi also was overseeing 54 unified high school teams in the state playoffs.

“I’d love to get more middle schools involved and have high school soccer players help with their training. Ideally, we’d like each district to run its own middle school league then we hold one state event with teams from all the districts across the state,” he said.

Morphy said the tournament was a huge event.

“The whole community was there together—so many parents, families and so many games going on. It was fun because at Mountain Creek, it’s a tight group. Some of our students could see their friends who had gone on to high school and give them hugs and they’d cheer each other as they played,” she said.

Iacobazzi was planning surprise visits to present the medals to teams at their schools in early November.

In division A, Moose Nation from Mountain Creek got first; SoJo White of South Jordan was second; Eagles Blue from Oquirrh Hills took third; and Mt. Jordan was fourth. In division B, Joel P. Jensen Jaguars were first, SoJo Blue of South Jordan was second; Moose Stampede of Mountain Creek placed third; and Eagles white of Oquirrh Hills, fourth. In division C, local teams West Jordan won, with the Mountaineers from Mt. Jordan, second; and in division D, Joel P. Jensen Panthers were the champions. l

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Police Department gains three more officers as ski traffic season starts

By Cassie Goff | c.goff@mycityjournals.com

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he Cottonwood Heights Police Department (CHPD) will be growing by three additional officers before this 2023 winter season. The Cottonwood Heights City Council hopes the replacement of three officers will help to mitigate some of the common ski traffic issues this winter along with some of the speeding and reckless driving incidents the city has currently been seeing.

On Oct. 20, Mayor Mike Weichers mentioned the spike in pedestrian-vehicle accidents of 660 reported by the Utah Department of Public Safety. Councilmember Matthew Holton echoed Weichers sentiment, reporting the most complaints he’s received relates to vehicle speeding within the city on major roads.

“I want to keep in mind the complaints that we are getting from residents about speeding on Highland Drive and Wasatch Boulevard,” Councilmember Shawn Newell said. “We talk about safety on our streets—this is how we address those things.”

In relation to Wasatch Boulevard during the winter months, the additional three officers will be helping to prevent blocked driveways and push drivers to the sides of the road while waiting to access the resorts.

“I know that these individuals were positions that were taken away at some point within the city’s history. Thanks to the department for making it work when being stretched thin, even with overtime,” Holton said.

CHPD Chief Robby Russo mentioned that the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) wants his team to complete tire checks for vehicles traveling within the canyons this year as well.

“I’m not checking tires until they kick up the money for us to do it,” Russo said.

Three officers, with salary and benefits included, has an impact on the city’s annual budget of $418,000. In addition, the city will need to pay a one-time expense of $40,000 for another vehicle to the fleet and $18,000 for additional handheld and car radios.

“Having these three officers will help and be an important contribution,” said City Manager Tim Tingey. “But I don’t want there to be the expectation that these three officers will solve all the problems.

They’ll help mitigate.”

Since the CHPD patrols Wasatch Boulevard and arterial residential roads during the winter months with heavy ski traffic, Cottonwood Heights has requested UDOT add funds to help cover those additional patrol costs.

“We would like to have people up and going before the snow really starts to fly,” said Councilmember Scott Bracken.

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“These are positions you once had. It’s where the staffing level should be to mitigate certain issues,” said Councilmember Matthew Holton. (Photo courtesy of Cottonwood Heights)

Mayor Weichers informed the city council that even though he has requested funding from UDOT for patrolling Wasatch Boulevard (a state-owned road), the city won’t know if they’ll receive that funding until November, at the earliest.

UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras has requested $500,000 to be added into his budget to distribute between Cottonwood Heights, Sandy and the Sheriff’s Office. Meaning that Cottonwood Heights would receive around $200,000.

“Now, just because Carlos puts it into the budget, doesn’t mean we get it,” Weichers said. “There’s a lot of ‘ifs.”

The legislature will decide to either approve or deny UDOT’s full budget request in November. If the full budget is approved, the earliest the funds would be available to Cottonwood Heights would be July 1, 2024.

“I think that UDOT being willing to put that into their budget request is a big positive,” Weichers said.

In addition to the cost savings potentially provided by UDOT, there will be some potential cost savings internally with staff. There are several officers currently aging out and getting close to retirement. Depending on who is hired, a lateral or new-hire will ultimately have a lesser impact on the city budget than an officer capped at the top of their salary range approaching retirement.

“We could end up with zero impact to our budget with retirements and UDOT,” Weichers said.

“If we don’t get UDOT funding, we would reconsider this,” said Mayor Mike Weichers. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

Ordinance 404: Adopting an Amended Budget for FY 2023-24 was motioned

by Holton, seconded by Newell, and unanimously approved on Oct. 3.

“The city council and I are taking important steps to improve road safety in Cottonwood Heights,” Weichers said.

“As the city endeavors to promote safe roadways in our city—including crossing improvements and enhanced police pres-

ence—all citizens also should please do all they can to follow the above safety tips. I invite you to please join the city in working together to prevent future tragedies in our community.” l

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The Hog Wallow Pub serves up smokehouse specialties, live music to locals

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ocated in Cottonwood Heights just down from the historic Old Mill on Big Cottonwood Canyon Road is The Hog Wallow Pub, a smokehouse-style establishment and one of the local places to hear live music.

“We are eclectic, our clientele and regulars come from all over. It becomes a very personal experience and bands like to play here because they like the connection they have with the audience,” said owner Scott Baker. “The small venue allows for a very intimate experience with local talent.”

“People and bands contact us, and we get so many submissions. The music jam could be rock, funk, blue grass, country, reggae or even heavy metal,” Baker said.

The Hog Wallow was originally established in 1947 as a watering hole and was named the Branding Iron. It has gone through several iterations and names until it was purchased by Keith Biesinger who in 1996 named it The Hog Wallow Pub. Baker said, “It was a bunk house for the mill and then a hot dog stand and then a bar and then lots of bars. It was DJ’s beer garden then closed for a year.”

The Hog Wallow is nestled in a residential neighborhood and Baker added, “Some neighbors love us and some don’t like us.

“We have two different personalities, summer and winter. Summer is busy due to the patio and in the winter we get the après ski crowd.”

The November schedule is already lined

By Jolene Croasmun | j.croasmun@mycityjournals.com up with some popular acts like Triggers and Slips, Dark Chikin, River Spell, Stonefed, Superbubble, Jon O Radio, Acoustic Country Ramble and many more.

The Pour will be playing on Saturday, Nov. 18. “They like to play here. We never sellout but it depends on the time of year like ski season. It is more bar time during the winter and everyone is inside with lots of high energy,” Baker said.

“The clientele has been described as so local with the canyon folks, neighborhood and people ages from 21 to 70 and up and still going strong,” Baker said and added, “We want to be diverse.”

In October, The Hog Wallow featured talents like, Three on the Tree, Meander Cat, Jon O Radio, Dylan Roe and a Monster Bash with the Pickpockets and on Halloween the Disco Chickens.

For aspiring musicians who are not in a band there is open jam night every Monday and free pool every Tuesday.

A variety of food is on the menu and some of the more popular items are the pulled pork sandwich, the Cuban, the macho nachos and the burgers.

There are many beverages available from beers on tap to bottle. There are spirits, wines and even some fun shots like the Horny Hog. The Hog Wallow Pub is open from 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Monday and Tuesdays and all other days from noon until 1 a.m. with live music five nights a week. l

The back patio of The Hog Wallow Pub in Cottonwood Heights on a September evening. (Jolene Croasmun/City Journals)

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Vote in general election by Nov. 21

By Cassie Goff | c.goff@mycityjournals.com

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ottonwood Heights residents—Don’t forget to vote before 8 p.m. on Nov. 21.

The deadline to register to vote in the general election is Nov. 13. In-office early voting will begin on Nov. 7 and run through Nov. 17. Voting will take place until Nov. 21 when the general election concludes.

Cottonwood Heights residents will be voting for their District 1 and District 2 councilmembers during this year’s election.

The candidates for District 2 are Suzanne Hyland and Sharon Daurelle. The candidates for District 1 are Matthew Holton and Jennifer Cottam.

Voting centers will be located in close proximity for city residents. These are at: Cottonwood Heights City Hall (2277 E. Bengal Blvd.), Holladay Library (2150 E. Murray Holladay Road), Midvale City Hall (7505 Holden St.), Millcreek Library (2266 E. Evergreen Ave.), Murray City Hall (10 E. 4800 South), and Sandy City Hall (10000 S. Centennial Parkway). Voting centers will be open on Nov. 21 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

“Salt Lake County Voting Notices have been posted on the Salt Lake County’s website, Cottonwood Heights City website, and at Cottonwood Heights City Hall,” said Records, Culture and Human Resources Director Paula Melgar.

The following information comes directly from The Salt Lake County General Notice: The 2023 General Election is being conducted mainly by mail, for which eligible registered voters in Salt Lake County will be mailed a ballot.

Election day voting centers will be available on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, for those who did not receive a ballot, misplaced their ballot, need the ADA amenities of an electronic voting machine, or prefer to vote in person.

Identification is required to vote in person (a list of ID options is available on the Salt Lake County Clerk website). Same-day voter registration is available at election day voting centers for which both valid identification and proof of residency are required.

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by no later than Nov. 20, 2023, to be valid. The County Clerk’s office encourages voters to mail their ballot by Friday, Nov. 17 to ensure it is postmarked timely.

La Elección General de 2023 se llevará a cabo principalmente por correo, para las cuales los votantes registrados elegibles en el condado de Salt Lake recibirán una boleta por correo. Los centros de votación del día de las elecciones estarán disponibles el día de las elecciones, martes 21 de Noviembre

Vote-by-mail ballots were mailed on Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy of Cottonwood Heights)

de 2023, para aquellos que no recibieron una boleta, la extraviaron, necesitan los servicios de una máquina de votación electrónica de la ADA, o prefieren votar en persona.

Se requiere identificación para votar en persona (hay una lista de opciones de identificación disponible en el sitio web del secretario del condado). NOTA: El Registro de Votantes EL MISMO DÍA está disponible en los Centros de Votación del Día de las Elecciones, para lo cual se requiere una identificación válida y un comprobante de residencia.

Las boletas devueltas por correo deben tener matasello a más tardar el día de las elecciones, 20 de Noviembre de 2023, para que sean válidas. Alentamos a los votantes a enviar su boleta por correo antes del viernes 17 de noviembre para asegurarse de que tenga el matasellos oportuno.

For more information on the 2023 general election, visit the Salt Lake County Clerk’s website at: www.slco.org/clerk/elections/2023-primary-election/. l

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he Cottonwood Heights Community Development and Renewal Agency (CDRA) made the final announcement on who has been selected to serve on the Hillside Plaza Citizen Advisory Committee on Oct. 3.

Members for District 1 will be Heather Anderson and McCall Shoff. Members for District 2 will be Jerry Christensen and Lori Gee. Members for District 3 will be Jacqueline Hibbard and Randy Whitehead. Members for District 4 will be Kayla Lengyel and Gordon Walker.

At-large members will be Michael Hanson, Tori Horsley, Dan Mills, and Mike Peterson.

As mentioned in the September edition of the City Journals, the Hillside Plaza Citizen Advisory Committee will be the main resident steering committee working with consultant MGB+A to envision, plan, and design a future for the currently vacant Hillside Plaza at 2378 Fort Union Blvd.

“I would like to show my appreciation and thank our residents, who showed some great energy around this process, for being willing to participate,” said Member of the Board Shawn Newell.

The CDRA, which is comprised of all members of the Cottonwood Heights City Council, approved Resolution 2023-05-B: Appointing Members of the Hillside Plaza Citizen Advisory Committee during their business meeting at 6 p.m.

“I am grateful for the willingness of so many people to serve in our city,” said Member of the Board Mike Weichers. “They’re willing to have a voice in what our city looks like.”

The approval occurred after consideration of Resolution 2023-05-A: Appointing Members of the Hillside Plaza Citizen Advisory Committee, which included resident Eric Kraan as a member. Member of the Board Ellen Birrell motioned to approve this resolution. The resolution did not receive a second, so the motion failed.

“I selected Eric Kraan because of his demonstrated devotion to this community in recent years,” said Birrell.

“He has become an esteemed person within this community for his ability to analyze and his willingness to research thoroughly in areas of land use, public safety, mobility and others. He’s a disrupter by nature.”

“I do have a concern that we need to make sure, as a city, that we can go forward in the best manner when we leave our personal preferences and political agendas aside and make sure we welcome diverse voices in our commu-

Continuing coverage from the September edition of the City Journals, members of the newly formed resident Hillside Plaza Committee have been named. (Photo courtesy of MGB+A Consultants)

The Hillside Plaza Citizen Advisory Committee will work to create a vision and reasonable action plan for the development of a town center for the abandoned Hillside Plaza. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)

nity,” Birrell said. “To have Eric Kraan singled out because he is considered a rival to some of the politicians who have served here in the community…I think it’s incumbent upon the CDRA to make sure we welcome diverse voices.”

“This is an important committee for us,” Newell said. “We need to bring in a variety of perspectives to help make the right decisions for this committee.”

Resolution 2023-05-B included resident Gorden Walker instead of Kraan. The motion to approve Resolution 2023-05-B was voiced by Member of the Board Scott Bracken and seconded by Newell. Resolution 2023-05-B was passed unanimously with an abstention from Birrell.

“I think this committee will be for the public good and that’s how I’ll be basing my vote tonight,” Bracken said.

Bracken mentioned how Walker’s

experience working as the Director of Utah’s Housing and Community Development Division within the Governor’s Office will provide a much needed perspective for this committee.

“Gorden Walker is a very esteemed member of the District 4 community,” Birrell said.

Bracken reminded residents that finalizing the Hillside Plaza Citizen Advisory Committee is only a stepping stone on the way to the public input arena.

From here, the Hillside Plaza Citizen Advisory Committee will work with consultant MGB+A to plan meetings and open houses to gather public input from residents. Those will be announced through the city’s social media channels and website (www.cottonwoodheights.utah.gov). l

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Managing Grief in the Holidays

By William G. Hoy

Among the entities listed here, Canyons School District, Salt Lake Community College, the Office of Sen. Mitt Romney, Utah Valley University, Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy and the University of Utah’s Professional Education are all members of the South Valley Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy of South Valley Chamber of Commerce)

Cottonwood Heights joins the South Valley Chamber of Commerce

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ottonwood Heights is in the process of becoming a member of the South Valley Chamber of Commerce. Recognized for its outstanding contributions in fostering economic development and providing essential resources, the South Valley Chamber has played a pivotal role in aiding businesses of all sizes with an emphasis on small businesses.

"We recognize that our businesses needed a platform to engage, learn and grow. The South Valley Chamber has proven its ability to provide just that," said Mayor Mike Weichers.

Paying an annual membership, Cottonwood Heights will be able to offer 10 small businesses operating within the city’s boundaries the opportunity to receive membership to the South Valley Chamber for free.

“I want to give some of the businesses that don’t have the finances a chance to become members,” said Councilmember Matthew Holton.

During the city council meeting on Oct. 17, Community and Economic Development Director Mike Johnson outlined various benefits to businesses within the city if Cottonwood Heights were to pay annually for membership.

Those benefits will include: several member engagement lunches and events, educational sessions, golf tournaments, an active Women in Business program, an annual rewards gala, and timely “In The Know” meetings for current and high profile topics from business, civic and government leaders.

"The South Valley Chamber has consistently demonstrated its dedication to equipping small businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to not only survive but thrive," said Jay Francis, president and CEO of the South Valley Chamber. "Empowering businesses is at the heart of our mission, and we're thrilled to have the support of Cottonwood Heights in this endeavor."

“The chamber presence is a conduit that helps with economic development and recruiting,” said City Manager Tim Tingey. “This will put the city on a bunch of boards and committees.”

The South Valley Chamber of Commerce will provide certain services intended to enhance support for the city’s business community. In turn, Cottonwood Heights city staff hopes that this decision and related benefits will help to grow the city and its reputation for supporting small businesses.

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Cottonwood Heights currently has a business association, the Cottonwood Heights Business Association, which has been operating since 2015. The CHBA is free for all businesses within the city and is made up of proactive business owners who are invested in creating a vibrant and thriving economic community within the city. (The City Journals reported on the CHBA in April 2019). The CHBA hosts networking and educational events within the city, coordinates ribbon cuttings for new businesses, sponsors quarterly business luncheons, and hosts community events (like the Truckor-Treat at City Hall, 2277 E. Bengal Blvd., on Oct. 31).

“Membership to the South Valley Chamber will be an additive to what the CHBA is doing,” Johnson said.

Before making a final decision to become members of the South Valley Chamber, members of the CHBA were surveyed. Out of all the businesses belonging to the CHBA, only 18 replied. Out of those 18, only three were negative.

“It was a small sample size but there was an overall positive response,” Johnson said.

South Valley Chamber membership will cost Cottonwood Heights $20,000 annually (with a discounted rate for membership of multiple years).

“I’m having a hard time with the efficacy of spending this money,” Councilmember Ellen Birrell said. “Small businesses are still struggling with employees and they are so shortstaffed. I don’t know if they would have the bandwidth for this.”

Resolution 2023-54: Approving an Agreement with the South Valley Chamber of Commerce for Professional Services was motioned

by Councilmember Holton and seconded by Councilmember Shawn Newell. The resolution passed on Oct. 17 with a four-to-one vote as Councilmember Birrell voted in opposition.

Now, city staff members within the Community and Economic Development Department are working to draft a contract and formal agreement for the city and South Valley Chamber to sign. That contract will be discussed by the council during their meeting on Nov. 7.

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olidays in grief can be particularly challenging with familiar and sentimental sights, sounds, and smells reminding us our loved one is not here. Because this period of the year is built around relationships, a death in the family can make these weeks very difficult. But rather than attempt to just “grope our way” through these special days, there are ways to grow personally through the holidays as grief becomes transformative for us.

Saying goodbye to a loved one is anything but easy, especially if well-meaning friends and family members expect you to just “get on with your life.” Allow time and space for grieving and crying this holiday season. Keeping a journal can provide a vital opportunity for reflection during the holidays. These weeks will not be the same as before because of the “empty chair” at the table so the pain is inevitable.

A list of favorite holiday activities might be quite lengthy but make that list anyway.

The list might include many holiday traditions such when the house is decorated, when and where worship takes place, and in whose home the family meals are shared. Though it is impossible to do everything “just like when Mom was here,” you can evaluate what you do for the holidays and determine, with your family’s help, which of those traditions you want to preserve.

In evaluating holiday traditions, consider creating something new.

Lighting a special candle, purchasing a unique holiday decoration, providing gifts to a needy family, or hosting an international student can become meaningful holiday traditions.

Well-meaning friends or family may want you to attend parties and gatherings, hoping to “cheer you up” but take control of your schedule and do only as much celebrating as you feel ready to do. Choosing which events to participate in acknowledges that grief is a tiring experience. Even under the best of circumstances, holidays can be taxing so attempting to attend every event, party, or celebration may bring about total exhaustion. Instead, say “no” to some well-intentioned invitations.

Simply remind friends, “My energy level hasn’t returned to where it was before he died; thank you for understanding my need to decline.”

Pay close attention to physical well-being, too. Adequate rest, good nutrition, and moderate exercise is essential for the grief process. Lean meats with fresh fruits and vegetables are better choices than sugar- and fat-laden treats. If your health care provider approves, a brisk walk or other moderate exercise can help you feel better physically and emotionally. And eating a healthy diet coupled with moderate exercise is a remedy for insomnia for many mourners.

Be sure to consider the spiritual aspects of life, too. Because holidays have spiritual roots make sure to include time for worship and reflection during this period.

Volunteering to help others or making a memorial contribution is a meaningful way to put feet to faith during the holiday season.

While it is inevitable to face pain at the holidays, following these suggestions can help bereaved individuals and families find transformative growth during this special season of the year.

William G. Hoy is educational consultant to Larkin Mortuaries in Salt Lake City. Following a career of care for the dying and bereaved for a Long Beach, California-based hospice program, since 2012, Dr. Hoy has been Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

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e’ve all heard the threat of a possible federal government shutdown if Congress can’t get their act together.

A stopgap bill was passed to push the Oct. 1 deadline to Nov. 15. But what will happen on Nov. 15? No one really knows. Here in Salt Lake County, you don’t have to worry about programs not getting funded, budgets not being balanced or debts escalating. Our Salt Lake County Council takes very seriously our charge to ensure a balanced budget will keep the county operating.

October begins the county budget process with the mayor presenting her 2024 budget to the council, setting the stage for a meticulous six-week evaluation by the council. During this time, we scrutinize proposals, dissect programs, and engage department heads in rigorous discussions. Every decision is weighed against the ultimate goal of a balanced budget that will sustain the county operations. The final budget will be passed on Dec. 5.

The Salt Lake County Council will be passing a balanced budget before the end of the year to keep Salt Lake County operating. You won’t need to worry about the jail not operating, your favorite recreation center closing, libraries

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shutting their doors, meals not getting delivered to vulnerable seniors, or conventions getting canceled at the Salt Palace. We take very seriously our charge to not only fund what taxpayers expect, but to do it in a fiscally responsible manner.

Our Triple A bond rating is a source of great pride for Salt Lake County, placing us among an elite group of only 29 counties in the nation. This rating is hard earned through maintaining the county’s strong financial health, which includes balanced budgets, controlled spending, and effective financial planning. This special rating helps you, the taxpayer, because it means we get lower interest rates. We are dedicated to ensuring that your hard-earned money is used wisely.

In Salt Lake County we know how to work together, and our success lies

in our ability to collaborate. Both Democrats and Republicans serve on the council, and we know how to get along!

Partisanship will never keep us from fulfilling the needs and expectations of the people.

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Local blues player’s love of performing music spans 59 years

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By Linda Steele | l.steele@mycityjournals.com

ocal blues fun,” Ricks said. musician Ricks wantMichael Ricks ed to take the has a long hiscareer route of a tory of playing musician rather music.

Ricks than a part-time got interested musician. When at the age of Ricks was old 4 when heard enough he started a song on his playing clubs bedad’s record cause there was player that dousteady work and bled as a rawork wasn’t hard dio. He heard to come by. a banjo cut of The highthe song “The light of Ricks Ballad of Davy music career Crockett” and was when he got realized then selected to play that he wantwith Chuck Bered to become a ry when he came musician. to Deer Valley in “As I got the mid 1990s. older I noticed Michael Ricks playing at an arts festival. (Linda Steele/ He also played when people were City Journals) with Bo Diddley listening to muin Salt Lake City. sic or dancing, Ricks beor watching any creative presentation, it gan playing with the band Tempo Timers. would put a smile on their face and they Things were happening fast with this band became much happier,” Ricks said. as they were asked to play live on a loRicks started lessons on the guitar be- cal community radio station every month tween fifth and sixth grade. He got picked and to back up the frontman of a national to go to a guitar competition in San Diego. blues artist.

He took lessons for a year and a half. Then Playing with the Tempo Timers lasthis teacher decided to go on a mission and ed 14 years from the mid 1980s until the transferred his students to another teach- early 2000s. During this time Ricks also er. At this point Ricks wasn’t interested in started working with other musical orgataking lessons any more. So he researched nizations. One of the groups he worked guitar on his own. He took lessons from a with was approached by the Utah Arts few different teachers here and there.

Council to play shows in Utah. “This was When he was in seventh grade he major fun for about two or three years,” started his first band named Salt and Ricks said.

Pepper. They played for school assemWhile Ricks was playing with the blies and teen clubs. In high school Ricks Tempo Timers he also started playing joined a five-piece band called the Deter- music with Back Alley Blues Band and mined. They played at Lagoon Patio Gar- Blues On First. Interestingly enough one dens in the summertime and they opened of the most prominent dance companies up for Paul Revere & the Raiders. They in Salt Lake City, Ririe-Woodbury, choalso opened up for Canned Heat in Salt reographed the whole album “Long Time Lake City.

Coming” for a show that ran at their the“The more that I exposed myself to ater with the band playing live for the perplaying music the greater the want turned formance. into a need to progress,” Ricks said.

“This has been a dream come true for The Determined played together me even though I didn't reach stardom. I through high school. At the end of high wasn't looking to be a big star. I just wantschool the band broke up, but Ricks con- ed to play music and get lucky to play tinued on with his music. Then a couple music on a local and regional level. It all of the guys from the Determined wanted started out by listening to ‘Davy Crockett’ to play again and eventually they grew when I was 4 years old,” Ricks said. musically as they practiced together. They In a music playing career that spans went from playing for original bands to 59 years from 1964 to the summer of cover bands because there was more work. 2023, Ricks said he’ll continue on.

The Determined lasted about four years.

“As long as people want to come hear “However, now we all get together every us play, I will continue to play.” l year for the last five years, mostly just for

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Michael Ricks plays with The Tempo Timers. (Courtesy Mike Shoenfield)

Michael Ricks plays at a house concert. (Linda Steele/City Journals)

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t was the Peri Kinder Cabbage Patch Kid Life and Laughter frenzy of '83 and parents had lost their dang minds. I was a young mother and didn’t think my 6-month-old daughter needed the trendy toy of the year, but watching crowds of people attack each other over a doll was inconceivable.

TV news showed Black Friday sales where hundreds of loving parents trampled their friends and neighbors to get one of the elusive Cabbage Patch dolls. I understand wanting to find the perfect present, but having mom arrested the day after Thanksgiving because she shot a store employee with a crossbow doesn’t exactly ring in the holidays.

Each year brought a new toy so necessary and valuable that people went shopping armed with baseball bats and pepper spray to ensure they got the Furby, Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo or Teddy Ruxpin for their child who already had too many toys.

Shoppers expected riots, looting, broken bones and black eyes for every Black Friday sale. News reporters showed videos of chaos, pandemonium and anarchy. If you didn’t get a concussion while saving on bath towels, was it even Black Friday?

I didn’t often participate in Black Friday, although I once waited outside Toys R Us at 5 a.m., in freezing temperatures,

to save $50 on a Barbie Dreamhouse. My early-morning shopping adventures ended when a full-grown adult stole my 8-year-old daughter’s promotional football at Mervyn’s.

If I wanted to experience holiday anxiety, panic and frustration, I didn’t need to shop the Black Friday sales. I could feel all that stress in the comfort of my own home. But now, if there was a Black Friday sale on gas, gluten-free cake mixes or bags of dog food I’d definitely get up at 4 a.m.

Today, Black Friday just isn’t the same. Instead of waiting in line for hours while your toes freeze, people just turn on their phones and cybershop until their fingers bleed. There’s no frenzy, bedlam, fracas, turmoil or mayhem. Not even a hullabaloo. Just scrolling and clicking. Like every other day.

Americans are a wacky bunch. We spend Thanksgiving Day offering appreciation for our abundance and then eat until our livers explode. By midnight, gratitude is over and it’s time to spend until our credit cards warp. Within hours of Thanksgiving dinner, we’re in combat-mode, ready for holiday shopping.

It’s so on-brand for Americans.

Buddhists teach about a realm of hungry ghosts who have large stomachs but tiny mouths. They are tormented by unrelenting cravings that can never be satisfied. A student once asked Buddhist teacher and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, “What is it like in the realm of hungry ghosts?” he answered, “America.”

Ouch. But accurate.

Because it’s not just Black Friday anymore. It’s Small Business Saturday, Shell Out Sunday, Cyber Monday, TakeAll-My-Money Tuesday and What-Did-I-Even-Buy Wednesday. Social media platforms taunt us with shiny items that

might ease the relentless craving for more. But only for a moment.

Back in 1983, I never imagined how the world would change in 40 years. I thought we’d go on beating each other up for toys until the end of time. I never dreamed we’d be buying holiday gifts online, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on our phones or hanging Christmas lights that could be controlled through an app.

I probably wondered if we’d ever learn that violence isn’t the best way to start the holiday season. Especially a holiday with the catchphrase, “Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men.”

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