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City council appoints new member of Traverse Ridge Board

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n a unanimous decision, the Draper City Council appointed Paul Tonks to be the newest member of the Traverse Ridge Administrative Control Board (TRACB). The decision was reached during the Oct. 4 city council meeting.

Mayor Troy Walker explained the special appointment is for someone who resides within in Traverse Ridge District and that the board is a taxing authority that services residents who live in the district.

“We’ve had two applicants for this position,” Walker said. “The council has interview(ed) both candidates in a public meeting and now it’s time

for the council to make a decision on who it is.”

Councilwoman Michele Weeks made the motion to appoint Paul Tonks as the new member of the TRACB, with Councilman William Rappleye seconding the motion. Rappleye said he took a look at both candidates before making his decision.

“Many of us know Paul and have known him for a number of years. The other gentleman who expressed interest was at a council meeting one night and expressed interest to get involved.

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we can go wrong with either one. But due to the fact Paul has been there since the beginning of the Suncrest development — that may help us, his knowledge in moving forward.”

Councilman Alan Summerhays encouraged the other candidate to not give up in wanting to be on the board.

“I’m sure there’s going to be another opening,” Summerhays said. “You never know, so stick around because we need volunteers in Draper.”

The TRACB was formed in October 2014 and works as a special service district in the Suncrest/Traverse Ridge neighborhoods. l

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Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation holds bond election

By Kelly Cannon | kelly@mycityjournals.com

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alt Lake County Parks and Recreation will have a bond election on the Nov. 8 ballot across the entire county. Called Salt Lake County Proposition A, the bond will issue $90 million to build new parks, trails, recreational amenities and a recreation center, as well as renovate and improve existing facilities.

According to Callie Birdsall, the communications and public relations manager of Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, the county currently has a bond for parks and recreation projects out that will expire this year. The bond that is on the ballot is a continuation of that bond.

“This bond that is coming out is to build these facilities, build some more parks, update the Jordan River with the water trail,” Birdsall said. “It’s not really a new tax. It’s a continuation.”

The proposition builds upon the reauthorized Zoo, Arts and Parks tax, which passed in November 2014 with 77 percent of the vote.

The proposed $90 million in bonds is divided into $59 million in proposed projects and $31 million in proposed maintenance and improvement for parks and recreation locations that already exist.

The first listed project is $2.7 million for Knudsen Nature Park in Holladay. The park will include a playground, open lawn, pavilions, picnic tables, fishing pond, wildlife education center, amphitheater, water mill education center, trails, covered bridges and restoring 475 feet of Big Cottonwood Creek.

West Valley City will receive a $3 million Pioneer Crossing Park with open space, boardwalks, historical education areas, natural amphitheater, urban camping areas and a canoe launch.

The Magna Township will get a $11.2 million for the Magna Regional Park. The park will include a multi-use sports fields, a playground with water play, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, a paved perimeter trail, skate sports and neighborhood access points.

The Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center will receive nearly $2.5 million in upgrades and additions. This includes replacing pool mechanical systems to save on energy costs and replacing the existing filtration system with a more efficient and environmentally friendly system. The existing outdoor diving pool will be reconfigured to include 500 additional square feet of water surface area and will be fully ADA accessible.

Wheeler Farm will receive a $2.75 million outdoor education center, which will include a 150-person classroom, a greenhouse, demonstration kitchens, offices and storage. Hands-on experiences will include horticulture, agriculture, livestock, watershed science, urban forestry and volunteer opportunities.

South Jordan can expect a $12 million Welby Regional Park if the bond passes. Phase one of park development will be located primarily on 10200 South and will encompass approximately 47 acres. The park will include lighted multipurpose sports fields, a playground picnic shelters and a walking path.

A $2.2 million Jordan River Water Trail is also proposed and will include a series of formal boat access points at strategic locations throughout the Salt Lake County’s section of the Jorden River. A new Jordan River Water Trail will be implemented and other improvements will strive to improve the current condition along the river.

White City Township can expect a nearly $1.7 million White City/Sandy Trail. The paved pedestrian and bike trail will follow along the abandoned canal in White City beginning at 9400 South and will run along south to the Dimple Dell Regional Park, where it will connect with the Sandy Canal Trail.

The largest project proposed bond is the nearly $20 million recreation center in Draper. The 35,910-square-foot center will feature a competitive lap pool, a leisure pool with a water slide and amenities, child care, two dance/multi-use rooms, fitness area, trails,

Eleven new projects and several improvement projects are part of the proposed parks and recreation bond. (Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation.)

open space and space for a future gymnasium.

New $25,000 multi-use sports courts are slated for Salt Lake City that will include lights and a storage facility. Each court will be made out of asphalt or concrete.

The last project listed with the bond is a $1.75 million Oak Hills Tennis Center in Salt Lake City. Located along the fifth hole of Salt Lake City’s Bonneville Golf Course, improvements include renovations to the existing tennis facility clubhouse.

The $31 million in maintenance and improvement projects will include the Dimple Dell Regional Park, the Equestrian Park, Mick Riley Golf Course, mountain trails, Oquirrh Park, Salt Lake County parks, Southridge Park, Sugar House park and universally accessible playgrounds.

According to Birdsall, the proposed projects were submitted to the ZAP board for consideration. The approved projects were then sent on to the county council for their approval.

The county has held several public meetings in various cities to educate the public on proposed bond.

“We have posters and brochures in recreations, city halls, event centers (and) libraries,” Birdsall said.

Birdsall believes the public is responding well to the proposed projects.

“The support of parks and trails and open space is incredible every single year because of the increase in population and the urban sprawl that is happening. The need for open space is exponentially growing,” Birdsall said. “When you talk about parks and recreation, most people are pretty excited about it.”

To learn more about the proposed bond and the projects it includes, visit slco.org/parks-recreation-bond. l

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Euthanasia methods updated

By Kelly Cannon | kelly@mycityjournals.com

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raper Animal Services has updated its method of euthanizing wild and domesticated animals to include intravenous injection. An update about the new available method was given by Deputy Police Chief John Eining to the Draper City Council during their Sept. 20 meeting.

“We have finally met all of the conditions required from the (Drug Enforcement Administration),” Eining said. “Some of those have been an onsite inspection. Some of it has been writing policy and procedure. And the other part has been training the animal control officers to administer the drugs to the animals by injection.”

Eining said injections will now be the primary method of euthanizing animals.

Animal services will still utilize the gas chamber as a secondary method.

“The chamber will still be used for feral cats and for wild animals. The primary purpose of that is the safety of the animal service officers. Trying to restrain those animals in order to do an intravenous injection is very

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dangerous to the animal services officers,” Eining said. “Therefore, we are not going to recommend that be the primary source of euthanasia for those kind of animals.”

Councilmember Michele Weeks said she had met with the chief in February to talk

about how many animals went to the chamber versus how many were injected, trying to find out if the numbers were going down. Weeks asked if the new procedure would cause a drop in the number of animals being put down via the chamber.

Eining explained the primary amount of animals that are put down are wild animals so the number of animals in the chamber will not necessarily decrease.

“The only thing you will see decrease are those domesticated animals who have been turned over to us with either a request for euthanasia or for some other purpose where the animal needs to be put down,” Eining said.

“Those numbers will decrease somewhat.

Those will now be done by injection.”

Eining went on to say Draper Animal Services has a very robust adoption program and those animals not adopted are sent to other organizations so they can be adopted.

Councilman William Rappleye complimented animal services, saying it was one of the best in the valley.

“I interact with them often and I find they really care about animals,” Rappleye said. “I know having to hold a pet and inject it is a lot harder. I want to recognize that. It is a sacrifice for them to have to change that.” l

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Draper Historic Theatre brings magic to fairy tales

By Kelly Cannon | kelly@mycityjournals.com

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he Draper Historic Theatre’s production of “Into the Woods” shows there’s more to fairy tales after happily ever after. The show, which ran every weekend in October, tells the reimagined stories of famous fairy tales including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood.

According to Holly Anderson, the director of the show, the Draper Historic Theatre was originally planning on doing “The Addams Family” for its October production. However, other nearby theaters were also doing the show, including the Draper Arts Council and Midvale Main Street Theatre. Anderson originally wanted to audition for the show but after talking to Marc Navez, one of the main directors of the Draper Historic Theatre, it was realized it would be a good show for Anderson to direct.

“I love the complexity of (Stephen) Sondheim’s music. The vocalists need the musicians and the musicians need the vocalists,” Anderson said. “The characters are very deep, beyond what we read in the fairy tales. And it makes you think about your own wishes.”

The production of “Into the Woods” is different than other productions at Draper Historic Theatre because rather than a recording, live music was brought in. David Droch, a vocal teacher for many of the cast members, was the pianist, Emma Boynton, a cousin of the woman playing Little Red Riding Hood, was the violinist, and cellist Brenda Ahlemann was brought on by Droch.

Anderson explained she didn’t want to have to rely on a recording because of the complexity of the vocals in the show, which she described as walking a tightrope.

“If you get off on one section,

you’re ruined for the rest of the number,” Anderson said. “Plus, live music brings an energy and a synergy to the show. You can’t deny it.”

When it came to casting the show, she was looking for actors with driving motivations and honesty in their delivery, as well as vocal and acting prowess. She also said casting the show was the hardest part of the production.

“With so much talent, there are so many directions you can go,” Anderson said.

Anderson said she loves the way the casts plays with each other and listens to each other on stage.

“They look like they’re having fun while still emoting the right emotions,” she said.

Jordan Nicholes, who plays the baker, found out about the production through his wife Rachel, who also plays his wife in the show. Jordan described the baker as an “everyman.”

“He’s just an everyday guy who is trying to make it through the struggles of life,” Jordan said.

Because Jordan doesn’t do a lot of musicals, the singing was the hardest part of putting on the show.

“It’s not my forte,” Jordan said. “But I practiced a lot and my wife helped out a lot.”

Jordan’s favorite part of the show is the number “No More” because he believes it is really relatable to everyone.

“Everyone has had an experience that culminates in them having to make a difficult decision,” Jordan said.

Brodee Ripple plays Jack from the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale. Ripple heard about the production through his friend McKelle Shaw who played the role of the witch. Ripple described Jack

as bright-eyed and eager to explore the world.

“Jack has always been a dream role,” Ripple said. “I’m getting a little too old for the role so I was happy to play the part.”

In order to get into the young and innocent characterization of Jack, Ripple spent time with his nephews in order to get a child’s perspective on the world.

The hardest part of the production for Ripple was the music.

“It’s so challenging but it’s so exciting when you do get it,” Ripple said.

Ripple’s favorite part of the show is the song “Your Fault.”

“Everything comes to a climax.

Everyone is losing it,” Ripple said. “It’s an important part of the show.

Karen Milne plays the role of Cinderella. Milne worked with Anderson during Draper Historic Theatre’s production of “Shrek”. Anderson invited Milne to come audition for “Into the Woods.”

Milne described Cinderella as a person who has been bossed around her whole life and hasn’t had to make a whole lot of decisions herself.

“She is given this opportunity through a wish and her potential situation is not ideal,” Milne said. “She’s in a constant dilemma.”

Milne agreed with her castmates that the music was the most difficult aspect of the show.

“I studied opera but this still has such complex music and there are nuances and slight variations in the repeats,” Milne said. “But the actors are spoon-fed the characters through the music.”

To learn about the Draper Historic Theatre and future productions, visit drapertheatre.org. l

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City Council appoints new fire chief

By Kelly Cannon | kelly@mycityjournals.com

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he Draper City Council appointed Clint Smith as the fire chief of the new formed Draper City Fire Department. The appointment came during the Sept. 20 city council meeting.

The city council voted to leave the Unified Fire Authority (UFA) on Aug. 16, deciding instead to form the city’s own fire department.

Mayor Troy Walker presented Smith to the city council and the public.

“As I undertook my personal research of who I believed would be a right fit and the right person I felt to lead this new department, when I talked to people who were qualified and who I trusted, Clint’s name came up every single time without me having to say who I was thinking of,” Walker said. “Clint came to my mind relatively quickly.”

Walker described Smith as uniquely qualified, having experience in firefighting.

He currently works for UFA. He has also had political experience, serving as the interim mayor of Herriman for a few months.

“I like the fact he knows what it means to tell us how much money he needs and he knows what it means to come up with the money he needs,” Walker said. “I think he has unique experience that will lend itself to a good fire department.”

When Walker first met Smith, Walker said Smith asked why he was chosen. Walker said there were three reasons why.

“One, I like your political experience.

You’ve been on both sides of the aisle. Two, you come highly, highly recommended,” Walker said. “And three, you’re a Smith, which means to me you know how to work. I know your dad and I don’t know if I know a harderworking man.”

Walker also mentioned Smith is from Draper and that will allow him to care the most about making the Draper Fire Department the absolute best.

Smith addressed the mayor and council, thanking Walker for his kind words.

“It is certainly not lost on me the trust and responsibility that you entrust to me as we take this important step forward,” Smith said.

Smith described himself as a firefighter, starting his career in 1993 in Draper as a volunteer firefighter. After he became an emergency medical technician, he said he fell in love with the job and it’s been his passion for the past 21 years.

“I’m excited to take this step together with you and with this community to build something that is very, very special,” Smith

Clint Smith addresses the Draper City Council after being appointed the fire chief of the new Draper Fire Department. (Kelly Cannon/City Journals)

said. “Draper is my hometown. My roots run very, very deep here and I have an intense love for this community. I’m extremely humbled that you’ve chosen me to lead this charge as we move forward.”

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Elementary tutoring program benefits both CCHS, Willow Springs students

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

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or every class period of the elementary tutoring elective, sophomore Ryan Sheppard rides with a friend, who also signed up for the Corner Canyon High School (CCHS) class to tutor Willow Springs Elementary students.

“One reason I signed up for the class is that I used to go here (Willow Springs) and know how I used to act, so I wanted to come back to help them learn,” Ryan said. “I feel that sometimes we connect and have a bond so the kids respond to us better, like we’re making learning fun.”

That is part of the reason Willow Springs Elementary Principal Marianne Yule developed the program four years ago as then an intern assistant principal at both schools.

“I saw the Latinos in Action model and thought we could use that to help our students at Willow Springs receive more small group and individual attention,” she said, adding that she also was a tutor with her own educational experience. “At the same time, it could give the high school students a leadership experience as well as a career path to explore.”

After the first year, the popularity of the Corner Canyon elective has grown, with four sections of the service-learning class being offered (15 students per class), CCHS Assistant Principal Marsha Morgan said.

“We screen the students for such things as attendance and behavioral issues because these students are being role models to the younger students,” she said. “They develop a special connection.”

Yule added, “The high schoolers are rock stars. Teenagers mean so much to these kids.”

After checking in with the Willow Springs office — attendance is required for their pass/fail grades — Corner Canyon students report to the teacher to whom they are assigned.

“The teacher will have the tutor’s assignments whether it’s to take

Second-grader Jack West said he likes to read to the tutors.

“They make sure we get the words right,” he said. “It’s like we’re reading to a friend and it’s fun.”

Second-grade tutor Lexi Peterson said this is her second year tutoring.

“I had fun last year and learned I loved to work with kids, so I signed up again to help teach,” she said.

Senior Mallory Beckstrom also tutored last year and is helping in a kindergarten classroom.

“I want to be an elementary teacher, so I’ve taken from this experience to learn I need to be super patient, but it’s also so much fun,” she said. “I think we’re helping the teacher since it’s hard for her to be everywhere at once.”

Kindergartener Charlie Crittenden said the tutors help them when they are playing educational games.

His classmate, MaKae Carmody, added, “We need lots of help with our letters, our sounds and counting so they help us. I like to paint with them.”

Kindergarten teacher Kelsey Manglinong said she often uses the tutors in her classroom to break students into small group rotations.

“With high school tutors, I’m able to push the kids faster and they learn more in small groups or one-on-one,” she said. “It’s fun to see tutors interact with kids and the kids look up to them.”

Morgan said it helps the students learn how to be trusted figures as well as be responsible and dependable. They also learn skills such as communication, public speaking, strategic learning and become more confident so their self-esteem builds.

Yule said high school tutors also have a chance to be active citizens who serve their community.

“We’ve heard from their parents that they love the chance for their kids to give back and to be role models,” she said. l

A Corner Canyon High School tutor helps teach Willow Springs kindergartners in a small group, allowing more individual attention for students. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

a small group to work on a particular subject like math or maybe it would be to read with a child one-on-one,” Morgan said.

Yule said tutors may also sit next to a student who needs extra help during the class to make sure concepts are being understood.

Throughout the tutoring time, teachers say it helps so they can continue to give individual or small group attention to others in the class.

“I love having three tutors to help throughout the day,” secondgrade teacher Jessica Maughan said. “They sit and read with them one-on-one or if students need help focusing, they’re able to break it down to those students. Some tutors give alternative approaches to learning the material as they’ve worked with younger siblings at home or helped coach them and our students respond to them.”

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Vanessa Olsen, Edwin Carcano and Kiera Terrlink are seniors enrolled in the Medical Innovations Pathway. (Kelly Cannon/City Journals)

November 2016 | Page 11

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Gov. Gary Herbert and Ken Eliason of Edward Life Sciences discuss the medical devices produced at the plant in Draper. (Kelly Cannon/City Journals)

“This program is a step forward for us addressing workforce challenges in our state.”

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ov. Gary Herbert announced the launching of a new medical innovations pathway on Sept. 27 that will allow high school students the chance to graduate with a certificate in medical manufacturing innovations. From there, students can either continue their education at the post-secondary level or begin their career in life sciences.

The new pathway was brought about through a partnership of USA Funds, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Department of Workforce Services.

“We set a goal to become the best performing economy and a premier business destination,” Herbert said during a special presentation Edward Life Sciences in Draper. “It’s encouraging to see the fruits of our labors, to see that happening in front of our eyes.”

The Medical Innovations Pathway is being funding through a $1 million grant from USA Funds.

This is the third pathway the state provides to high school students, the other two being aerospace and diesel technology.

According to Ben Hart, the managing director for urban and rural business services at the Governor’s Office for Economic Development, the pathway works by partnering high school students with both a post-secondary institution and an industry.

“They get some experience, some curriculum while they’re in high school and then they get further, more rigorous training at one of the secondary institutions and then they get a chance to go onsite in the industry,” Hart said. “Whether that’s a 48-hour internship, job shadow, they get a chance to see what they’re actually going to be doing.”

Hart said the purpose of the pathways program is to empower students to make better career decisions so they can understand what jobs are actually like before deciding if it’s the right career for them.

Herbert praises these types of programs because of the partnership between public and private interests.

“Education is the key to long-term success economically,” Herbert said. “One of the reasons we’re having success is what I call the spirit of collaboration. This partnership, and the one we see in this pathways program, exemplifies this idea (of) public and

private partnership working together for the good of the whole economy.”

Herbert also praised the program for its potential to help people.

“The advancements in science and technology we’re seeing and exhibiting here today is making people’s lives better,” Herbert said. “And at the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about.”

Ken Eliason, vice president of plant operations at Edward Life Sciences, thanked Herbert for pursuing these type of opportunities to improve their workforce and provide students with workforce opportunities.

“This program is a step forward for us addressing workforce challenges in our state,” Eliason said. “We hope this program will not only provide stable and rewarding jobs but also create an interest in life sciences and STEM classes.”

The Granite School District has been working on a life sciences program for the past nine years, developing training programs in both biotechnology and biomanufacturing.

“This medical innovations pathway will take that work to the next level by providing direct linkage to companies who are seeking employees and the real work that is going on in these industries,” said Martin Bates, the superintendent of the Granite School District.

The program will start in the Granite School District and will expand to the Davis and Canyons School Districts next year. The first semester of the program will take place in the high schools and the second semester will include curriculum from Salt Lake Community College. Students will also do internships and job shadowing. Upon completion of the Medical Innovations Pathway program and passing pre-employment requirements, students will be certified to begin work with one of the life science partners in Utah, receiving a family-sustaining wage.

Kiera Terrlink, a senior at Skyline High School, will be starting the pathways program next semester.

“People seemed so involved in their careers and it sounded like a good opportunity to start and figure out if that’s what I wanted to do,” Kiera said. l

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From fun-loving musicals to serious plays, Juan Diego theatre students set to take stage

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

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lick your hair back, sport your leather coat or poodle skirt and saddle shoes because “Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion … Grease is the way we are feeling” this November at Juan Diego Catholic High School.

The musical “Grease” will be performed at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 10 through Saturday, Nov. 12 at the school’s auditorium, 300 East 11800 South. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. For reserved center seating, call 801-984-7650.

“This will be a great, entertaining show, with lots of dancing and singing,” Juan Diego Theater Director Joe Crnich said. “It’s different than the movie, but we’ll add in popular movie songs, such as ‘You’re the One I Want.’ This is the right show to do as we have a strong cast and it will be a fun show with so many seniors.”

“It’s super funny and well loved.

The kids will have fun with it.”

Fifty students from eighth-graders at St. John the Baptist Middle School through Juan Diego High seniors have been rehearsing since late August. Leading the cast are the T-Birds and Pink Ladies, who include senior Lewis Rasmussen as Danny, senior Alison Stroud as Sandy, senior Lauren Cid as Rizzo, senior Samantha Mora as Frenchy, senior Brianna Bauer as Marty, senior Brynn Duncan as Jan, senior MacKenzie Hobbs as Kenickie, freshman Noah Omelchuk as Doody, junior Thomas Moore as Roger and eighth-grader Paul Ortega as Sonny.

In addition to the show being directed by Crnich, the choreographer is Shelti Thompson and the music is directed by Zachary Groebilnghoff.

Juan Diego’s theater season kicked off in early October when about 25 students competed alongside more than 3,000 others from across the state and region at the annual Utah Shakespeare High School Competition in Cedar City.

The team was led by Brynn and Thomas, who took second place in duo and trio scene, and Reilly Eder and Lauren Cid, whose performance of “My Jolly Sailor Bold” got third place.

All Juan Diego’s monologue students placed in the top third with fourth, sixth and ninth places. The students also performed a compilation of scenes from “Julius Caesar” in the ensemble contest.

“This is a great bonding experience where students can

Juan Diego Catholic High School’s 25-member Shakespeare team competed along with more than 3,000 other high school students at the annual Utah Shakespeare High School Competition in Cedar City. (Joe Crnich/Juan Diego Catholic High School)

watch and critique about 10 to 12 other students’ pieces, attend workshops about character, stage combat, acting, masking and others,” he said, adding that they had the opportunity to see three shows while in Cedar City.

The students also gave an encore performance of their pieces at the school Oct. 11–12.

In early spring, March 2–6, 2017, Juan Diego will perform “The Crucible.”

“I chose that as many of the students have studied it their junior year in English, so it will attract many of our own students as well as the community,” Crnich said.

Later in the spring, Juan Diego students will take the stage with “Dead Man Walking Project” and “The Musical of Musicals.”

Dead Man Walking, a book by Sister Helen Prejean, is

about her experiences as a chaplain on death row. Her book also was made into a film starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon.

Crnich said students have read and discussed the book in their theology classes.

“The Musical of Musicals” is a short musical structured into five acts parodying well-known musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber and John Kander and Fred Ebb. “It’s super funny and well loved. The kids will have fun with it,” he said.

The theater year also will include regional and state competitions in March and April.

“We try to give our students all sorts of theater shows so they’ll learn from many different experiences,” Crnich said. l

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Draper Park Middle School field trip makes social studies, science core come alive

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

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our years ago, in an effort to save the school money but still offer students firsthand learning experiences, Draper Park Middle School teacher Amy Valdez organized a walking field trip to Draper City Park where she arranged guest speakers to talk on subjects related to their curriculum.

That experience continues each fall. Seventh-graders this year had four stations representing social studies and science: Reptile Rescue, Sub Zero, Hawk Watch International and Mountain Men. The speakers joined about 170 students on Sept. 16.

“The kids really like it; they have a chance and can interact, so it’s not just looking at exhibits in a museum,” Valdez said.

“Plus they have a chance to get out, get active by walking to the park.”

Grouped by their first-period classes, the students rotated through the four sessions, petting reptiles, seeing a hawk and falcon up close, sampling ice cream and learning about beaver fur.

“A lot the students said they enjoyed learning about liquid nitrogen, especially with the frozen marshmallow demonstration. They were fascinated by the number of reptiles being saved. They learned about raptors native to Utah and learned their own custodian doubles as a mountain man,” she said.

At the Reptile Rescue session, they learned how the speaker houses snakes, lizards and other reptiles — even an alligator — that have been rescued in Utah.

“They were able to touch some reptiles and take selfies.

Some students wrote about their experience and how they

Draper Park Middle School seventh-grade students had a chance to touch reptiles as one of the rotations during their Sept. 16 field trip. (Amy Valdez/ Draper Park Middle School)

learned there are many types of science they hadn’t thought of before,” Valdez said.

At the Sub Zero session, the students learned what happens with increased pressure and dropping temperatures of liquid nitrogen.

“They were entertained with the nitrogen ‘smoke’ that came out of their mouths, but they also learned properties

of gas laws, nitrogen and application of science to food — specifically, the ice cream they sampled,” she said.

The nonprofit education and rescue organization Hawk Watch International taught students the falcon is one of the fastest on the planet and that the Willard Bay/Farmington area is a great bird migration and watching area, Valdez said.

“It ties into our animal adaption unit, but it was engaging the students in learning more about these raptors,” she said.

Les Brown, head custodian at Draper Park Middle School, often spends his off-duty hours at mountain man re-enactments and volunteered to don leather clothes and teach students about the rendezvous and life back in the mountain man days.

“He taught the students how they use every part of the animal both for eating and clothing. The fringe on his coat could be torn off to be used as twine or even to eat if they were starving. Beaver pelts were big at the time, but not for the fur, but to make pelt top hats which were popular at the time,” she said.

He also demonstrated how to use a horn for gun powder, what mountain men kept in the leather satchels, how to start a fire with flint and how to set up a beaver trap, Valdez said.

“He had hard tack for the kids to try and all of them thought it was disgusting. Then laughed when he said, ‘It’s why it could last all year,’” she said.

After each 40-minute rotation, the students ate sack lunches and returned to the school.

“It really made it a fun learning experience where students bonded and that we can build upon during the year,” Valdez said. l

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St. John the Baptist Elementary offers electives to students

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

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very Wednesday, St. John the Baptist Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders could be engaged in learning Zumba or Scratch.

In a new elective program this fall, the older elementary students spend 50 minutes every Wednesday in one of their topic choices of classes to study this fall semester.

Class offerings include Zumba, percussion, yoga, computer chess, computer coding and genius hour, which allows students to self-direct their learning as they research their own idea and work in a team to prepare and present it to the class.

“Students have seemed to love the interactive classes and it gives them a new experience outside the normal classroom,” said Nevah Stevenson, St. John director of advancement. “There are unique offerings that they may not normally have access to.”

Stevenson said many of the electives may be areas that faculty are passionate about or think students may like to learn.

As the computer teacher, Denise Page realizes that technology offers many options for students.

“We tried to narrow it down to both fun and lesson value for the future,” she said. “The students are excited to come in and learn. Unlike the core subjects, it allows students to choose to learn something new and fun that they might not have tried otherwise.”

One of the classes Page is teaching this fall is coding.

“Coding is an important element for our future children. I have read that there will be over 1 million job positions open for coding or programming by 2025,” she said.

Although all St. John Elementary students engage in the Hour of Code in December, this class further explores the program Scratch as well as other opportunities on code.org.

“This elective allows my students to go deeper into

St. John the Baptist students can choose to learn percussion as part of the new elective program at the elementary school. (Nevah Stevenson/St. John the Baptist Elementary School)

programming,” Page said.

She also has introduced a chess club for fourth-graders using Chess Kids, which offers lessons at an individual pace as well as videos and tournaments.

“We once had an after-school chess program and the kids loved it,” she said.

In the spring, she plans to offer a yearbook club for fifth-graders.

New electives will allow students to try new areas, Stevenson said.

Music teacher Amy Pernich remembered when she was younger her “band teacher only allowed the boys to play the drums and the girls all had to play on practice pads.”

Without having the chance to play real percussion, she quit after three months, but stuck with piano and majored in performance in college. Needless to say, she wants St. John girls as well as boys to have the chance to play on the real instruments.

“I chose to teach percussion because many of the students expressed interest and I hope students will have a great time learning some basic skills like working together, counting, keeping a steady beat and improvising,” she said. “Hands down the best part of teaching this class is the excitement and enthusiasm the children bring to their music — and it’s loud.”

Already the class is planning to showcase its talents in “On Our Way to Bethlehem” at the annual Christmas program.

Other classes already have selected their pieces to join the older students. Performances during the week of Dec. 12 include kindergartners with “The Polar Express,” first-graders with “The Littlest Angel” choir, second-grade students with “The Nativity” and third-graders with “Shepherds, Sheep and a Savior.”

Stevenson said the initial response has been positive.

“The students have been excited about this and parents are receptive. It’s been a good experience for students to be introduced into what they will be experiencing with classes in middle school,” Stevenson said.

She added that teachers who are not offering an elective can use that 50 minutes as preparation time. l

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November 2016 | Page 15

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Canyons Board of Education will further study on possible changes to schools’ bell schedules as ways to save money on busing and possibly solve the shortage of bus drivers. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

“This is step two in a long process before the Board considers any action.”

C

anyons Board of Education recently asked for more study in two separate areas: a possible change in the district bell schedule at many of the schools as well as a new schedule for each of the eight middle schools.

At the Aug. 16 board meeting, Assistant Superintendent Bob Dowdle presented ways the district could save money on busing as well as possibly solve the shortage of bus drivers.

Using data from a bell-efficiency study, Dowdle said that by consolidating or piggybacking bus routes and moving start times at some schools back or forward 15 minutes, it would allow drivers more time to complete longer routes.

Dowdle said changes would remove 21 buses from the daily operation and save up to $340,000 in bus driver labor and $360,000 in fuel and maintenance costs.

Another option, he said, would be to alter the bell times by 30 minutes to remove 33 buses from daily use. This has the potential of saving $1 million in labor, fuel and maintenance.

Consolidating bus routes would help the district hire more drivers on a full-time basis — and offer them benefits.

Canyons District Spokesman Jeff Haney said every school district in the state has an acute need for drivers.

“Bus drivers with their CDL licenses are able to find fulltime employment elsewhere, leaving us in a shortage. We’ve had our office staff, including the director, leave the office to fill bus routes since we can’t hire enough part-time help.

Basically, the transportation department brought forth the idea of streamlining bus services,” he said.

At this time, there is no formal proposal before the board.

“This is step two in a long process before the board considers any action,” Haney said.

Haney said input will be sought from other groups — including parents — before any formal decision is made.

Board President Sherril Taylor asked Dowdle to meet with school community councils throughout the 2016–17 school year to share the study’s findings.

In a separate issue, the board also is looking into changing the middle school schedule at all of the eight district middle schools.

Canyons School Performance Director Mike Sirois said at the Sept. 20 meeting that the middle school schedule committee has decided on four principles that will guide the development of a new schedule, those being the following: the schedule must promote teamwork and collaboration, maximize quality instruction time, provide time for all students to participate in electives and have built-in intervention.

However, it will be a challenge to find one schedule that will meet the unique instructional and social needs of all Canyons middle schools, Sirois told the board.

Even so, a proposed schedule could be presented to the board by late fall.

Haney said this is the beginning of a long process and there will be no action taken for the 2017–18 school year.

“We are wanting a collaboration from teachers as well as ensuring that we fulfill the required state board electives,” he said. l

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Local residents help bring Up With People to Salt Lake area

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or 51 years, the nonprofit organization Up With People has taken young travelers across the globe performing and creating an impact in the communities they visit. The UWP cast of more than 100 young people representing 21 countries came to Utah this September for a week of community action and a message to “bridge cultural barriers and create global understanding through service and music.”

South Jordan residents Terry and Kicki Schade played a key role in bringing UWP to Utah this year.

Their connection to the program goes back to their own experience traveling with UWP 30 years ago.

Terry is from Pennsylvania; Kicki is from Sweden.

They met while on tour and later married and had two children. Now their daughter, Alicen, is a member of the Cast B16 traveling through cities in the American West, Mexico, Sweden, Finland and Estonia.

“We were excited to help bring UWP to South Jordan and the Greater Salt Lake Area because we know the impact it has played in our lives,” Kicki said. “Clearly, not only through our marriage and our children and the people we’ve met along the way, but we’d like others to share this experience, and why not have it here in our home community?”

The Shades worked to recruit families to host the cast and reached out to a network of connections in the area to create the service-learning experience characteristic of the program.

The cast started off hosting an international culture fair at the American International School of Utah in Murray and connecting to students from East High in Salt Lake City. Throughout the week, the cast also split off into groups of 10 or 15 to work with a variety of organizations, including the Catholic Community Services Homeless Shelter in Midvale, Bad Dog Arts in Salt Lake City, Pacifica Senior Living in South Salt Lake and the Loveland

Cast members in their performance gear. (Kicki Schade).

Up With People cast members work with students in the Salt Lake area. (Kicki Schade)

Living Planet Aquarium in Draper.

“We took the weeds out of the gardens at the aquarium,” cast member Daniela Gomez, from Mexico, said. “It was fun for us, but it’s about impact. The man in charge there said that it would have taken him hours to get that done since he was only one person doing it. But with our help, we were able to get it done in one hour.”

The cast also helped plant tulips at the Thanksgiving Point Gardens in Lehi and spent three days working on constructing a trail that is accessible for all abilities off of Deer Ridge Drive in Draper.

“Building the trail in the mountains was super hard but super nice,” Charlotte Villers. from Belgium, said.

“There’s power in the numbers of having a lot of people work really hard and get things done a lot quicker,” Gage Halverson from Portland, Oregon, said.

For their Regional Learning Day and Forum, Up With People focused on the topic of religion, a hot topic everywhere but one that characterizes Salt Lake.

The cast had the opportunity to do Q&A sessions with representatives from different religions, including Hinduism, Islam and Christian denominations, including Catholicism and Mormonism. They visited the Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple in South Jordan and toured Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City.

“The catholic churches in this region have been very helpful,” Kicki said. “We were able to connect with St. John the Baptist Parish in Draper, the St. Andrews Church in Riverton and the St. Joseph the Worker Parish in West Jordan. The cast has been speaking to their congregations and has participated in their festivals.”

Terry and Kicki joined the cast for a tour at the Hindu Temple.

“What a wonderful opportunity here in the heart of the LDS church to have an opportunity to learn about the Hindu faith,” Terry said. “You have that juxtaposition of religions and setting that makes the experience really unique. What could be more memorable? Because then, when they tour the LDS Temple and the Visitor’s Center, they get the chance to compare and contrast and talk about things.”

UWP is a non-religious, non political group,” Terry said. “But religion is a part of our daily lives— individually and collectively. Much of the conflict around the world revolves around religion, so giving these young people a chance to be exposed more deeply and differently is part of resolving some of that conflict and bringing peace to the world.”

“When you hear about bombings in Belgium, you immediately think of friends you have there,” Kicki said. “They’re not just places anymore; they’re faces connected to all those places. Even though we have different religions and different traditions, we are very much all alike.”

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Will voting yes on Amendment B offer more money for students?

By Rubina Halwanil | R.Halwani@mycityjournals.com

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arents of public school students may be interested to vote for or against Constitutional Amendment B in this year’s general election. Amendment B focuses on how the School LAND Trust funds are to be invested and distributed. Proponents for the proposed revision seek to increase funding for students in public schools throughout Utah.

The State School Fund is a permanent school fund designed to support students in Utah public schools. The trust was established at statehood in the Utah Constitution. The school community council in each school manages allocation of funds for various academic achievement initiatives. There is currently $2.1 billion in assets in the school fund, with approximately $46 million designated for expenditure in 2016.

“The change to the trust has to be a constitutional amendment,” said Susan Edwards, community engagement coordinator for Canyons School District.

There are three proposed changes in Amendment B. • The first is changing annual distribution from “interest and dividends” to “earnings.”

There are a growing number of ways the fund can increase value. Using the term “earnings” adjusts for new avenues for the fund to invest and distribute funds from such investment.

• Next, the amendment would limit distribution from the fund to 4 percent.

There is currently no cap on spending in the Utah Constitution. Instilling an annual limit for the distribution of funds would deter schools from overspending.

• Finally, Amendment B would also shift investment from “safely” to “prudently.”

The current terminology implies investing in a way that is devoid of risk. However, risk is inherent to any investment. The term “prudently” suggests investing in a judicial and pragmatic way.

Dawn Davies, president of the Utah PTA, supports the proposition.

“I believe this change to the distribution formula is good for Utah’s students now and for future generations,” Davies said in a press release.

While a majority of interest groups support Amendment B, the vote in the Utah Senate was not unanimous. Sen. Margaret Dayton from District 15 voted against the change.

“While this strategy could perhaps increase the fund’s annual distribution, that increase would be achieved at the expense of predictable and demonstrated long-term growth,” Dayton said.

Amendment B is one of three ballot

questions this November. The other two include Amendment A — Oath of Office, and Amendment C — Property Tax Exemption.

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Juan Diego homecoming a soaring success

By Jared McCauley | j.mccauley@mycityjournals.com

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uch like pumpkin spice lattes and trick-or-treating, homecoming is a staple of American life in autumn.

Homecoming is about much more than just a high school football game and dancing.

“Homecoming is iconic. Even schools that don’t have football programs have a homecoming,” said Juan Diego Head Football Coach John Colosimo following the homecoming game against Grantsville High School on Sept. 30.

While homecoming in itself may not be unique, Juan Diego’s certainly was. The school and its community become something larger than itself.

“What makes homecoming at Juan Diego special is the community,” Colosimo said.

The festivities drew an attendance of nearly 1,000 fans.

The community is very proud of the school and its athletic programs. The game attracted much more than just current students and parents. Proud alums and their parents also came to support their team.

Juan Diego is known for keeping the ball on the ground with a run-heavy offense, but that did not keep fans from looking to the sky throughout the game. That was because of a drone adorned with a video camera hovering above the playing field. The drone followed the action on the field overhead, giving this midseason 3A high school football game a sense of heightened importance.

Other than the obvious pageantry and fanfare before the

game and at halftime, the clearest sign that it was homecoming at Juan Diego was this drone. In fact, the use of that technology to film the game from a bird’s eye view was such an aweinspiring spectacle that it drew enough “oohs” and “ahhs” from the crowd to drown out the buzz of the drone.

While the drone may have had the best view of the action on the field, the fans in attendance certainly went home happy with a 34–21 victory.

Pageantry aside, the game was all business for the team. Colosimo said he appreciates the sense of community and school spirit that homecoming inspires but dislikes the consistent distractions to his players leading up to and during the game. Colosimo told his team to treat this game just like any other to take off some of the pressure of a must-win game midway through the season.

Winning the game came at an integral part of the season for the Soaring Eagle football team. After losing one region game earlier in the season, winning this game positioned the Soaring Eagle for the playoffs. With a rough start to the season

by Juan Diego standards, this homecoming game represented a turning point for the Soaring Eagle. Grantsville, Juan Diego’s opponent for their homecoming game, is a solid team and had a chance at beating out Juan Diego for a playoff spot. By winning their matchup with Grantsville, Juan Diego helped position themselves for a playoff spot and gave the team some much needed confidence after a rocky start to the season. l

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Fat bikes extend the mountain biking season through winter

By Jared McCauley | j.mccauley@mycityjournals.com

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s the seasons change and the air gets colder, many thrill seekers in Utah hang up their favorite warm weather outdoor activities in favor of flocking to the slopes of the Wasatch Mountains to glide through the state’s famous powder on skis or snowboards. While the first heavy snowfalls of the season may be to the skier’s delight, they have traditionally been to the mountain biker’s lament as it typically marks the end of even the most avid riders’ seasons. However, the times are changing.

The fat bike, the bulkier brother of the mountain bike, has recently experienced a dramatic increase in popularity after decades of obscurity and is designed specifically for riding snowcovered trails. Fat bikes’ enormous tires provide this benefit.

“Five-inch tires are ideal for the snow,” said Derek McGrath of Canyon Bicycles in Draper.

At five inches in width, ideal fat-bike tires are about twice as wide as standard mountain bike tires. This gives fat bikes superior traction on snowy and rocky ground.

With an explosion in popularity, fat bikes have also experienced rapid innovation. Once bulky and difficult to maneuver, most fatbike frames have been streamlined and are now available with front or full suspension. With full gears and different braking systems to choose from, fat bikes bear a remarkable resemblance to mountain bikes. While the two styles of bikes may look extremely similar and share many characteristics, mountain bikers cannot simply buy larger tubes for their mountain bikes and hope to use it as a fat bike. Standard mountain bike frames are not designed for five-inch tires so the larger tubes will not fit. Fat-bike riders will have to buy or rent their very own fat bike. Compared to mountain bikes, fat bikes have a slightly higher price range.

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“Low-end fat bikes go for about $2,000 while ones with full suspension will go for a bit more,” said Ashlee Richardson, who also works at a bike shop in Draper.

While fat-bike riders will cruise over snow-covered terrain with relative ease, traversing snowy trails is still no easy task.

Riding fat bikes presents a tremendous workout. People interested in the hobby but weary of the strenuousness associated with it need not worry too much about difficulty; being a master mountain biker is not a prerequisite for taking up fat biking.

Fortunately for Draper residents, Corner Canyon offers some of the premier groomed fat-bike trails in Utah. McGrath also suggested venturing into American Fork Canyon for additional groomed fat-bike trails. Draper’s cycle park near the rodeo grounds, although a useful spot for fine-tuning technical mountain bike and BMX skills, will not be groomed over winter.

Nonetheless, it will remain open with snowfall for anyone eager to get in some extra practice on their fat bike.

Other trails, such as the Solitude ski area in Big Cottonwood Canyon, prohibit fat bikes, so it is advised that riders check with trail administrators before planning a ride. If manicured trails don’t hold an allure, fat bikes can also handle rough and rugged backcountry where the rider is the trailblazer. In fact, McGrath suggested using a fat bike to explore the snowy wilderness on hunting trips as an environmentally friendly alternative to a snowmobile.

With an explosion in popularity, fat bikes have also experienced rapid innovation. Once bulky and difficult to maneuver, most fat bike frames have been streamlined and are now available with front- or full-suspension. With full gears and different braking

An example of a fat bike that can be ridden in the snow. (Canyon Bicycles)

systems to choose from, fat bikes bare a remarkable resemblance to mountain bikes. While the two styles of bikes may look extremely similar and share many characteristics, mountain bikers cannot simply buy larger tubes for their mountain bikes and hope to use it as a fat bike. Standard mountain bike frames are not designed for five inch tires so the larger tubes will not fit. Fat bike riders will have to buy or rent their very own fat bike. Compared to mountain bikes, fat bikes have a slightly higher price range.

“Low-end fat bikes go for about $2,000 while ones with fullsuspension will go for a bit more,” said Ashlee Richardson who also works at a bike shop in Draper Fat bikes may seem like a risky investment. Luckily, nearly all bike shops in Draper have fat bikes available for rental. Bike shops usually allow interested shoppers to take quick test rides, as well. l

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ME SSAGE O Aimee Winder Newton County Council District 3

County’s “Operation Diversion” breaks cycle of drugs and criminality in troubled areas

ne of the greatest roles of Salt Lake County government is protecting the safety of the public.

Since I began serving on the County Council I’ve been impressed with the men and women in our Sheriff’s Office, and in the Unified Police Department.

Recently, our law enforcement officials joined with Salt Lake City to initiate a massive sweep of the Rio Grande area in downtown Salt Lake City, called “Operation Diversion.” This was a coordinated effort to disrupt the drug trade among the area’s homeless population.

The operation was fairly straightforward – anyone caught using or dealing drugs was arrested.

Prior to Operation Diversion, officers spent weeks watching the area to identify those who were dealers and those whose addictions were being exploited.

Those who exhibited criminal intent were taken to jail.

Addicts were arrested, but instead of going directly to jail, they were taken to a temporary receiving center. Once there, they were screened and assessed, and then given an alternative to incarceration - drug treatment. The goal was to

connect drug addicts with treatment to help them break free from their addiction during their arrest.

Without this alternative, someone might serve their sentence, then be back out on the street with the very same issues that landed them there in the first place.

Generally those with substance abuse issues have to wait months to get into a treatment facility.

The hope is that this approach will help interrupt the cycle of incarceration and drug use that plagues this population, while still holding them accountable.

This is an example of the philosophy of “alternatives to incarceration,” which emphasizes treatment for people addicted to drugs so they can get better, rather than just sitting in a jail cell with no help. Operation Diversion was the first time we’ve done it this way by getting addicts directly into treatment.

One of the big challenges we are facing in this arena is a “revolving door” so to speak of people committing the same offenses over and over again, and just cycling through our criminal justice system repeatedly. Periods of homelessness, drug abuse, and incarceration can follow one after the other. We

need to disrupt that cycle.

I’m pleased that the County was able to play a role supporting this operation, which included $1.2 million of our behavioral health funds to contract with more treatment centers. I had the opportunity to tour the receiving center during its operation, and was impressed with the efficiency of the center, as well as the general mood. Among those brought in, there seemed to be a genuine desire to get better and leave their problems in the past.

I asked to interview some of the arrestees and was able to sit down and talk to them. One was so excited to be going directly to treatment. The other one was pretty annoyed to be there, but was still choosing to try drug treatment. We’ll continue to track the progress of this model and draw good lessons from its successes to apply in the future.

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Anderson & Goff Mortuary

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ew industries cater to people in such vulnerable circumstances as does the mortuary industry.

Chad Anderson, owner of Goff Mortuary in Midvale, Anderson Funeral Home in Nephi and the recently-opened Anderson & Goff Mortuary in Draper, said he understands the importance of making sure that his customers are not pressured when making decisions regarding their loved ones last wishes.

“We are anti-upsale here,” Anderson said. “We do not — at all — use sales tactics that are based on emotion. Unfortunately, there are a lot of funeral homes that play on (emotion) and it gives (the industry) a bad name.”

“That is not what we are about,” he said.

Goff Mortuary opened in Midvale in 1915. Anderson’s three locations represent about 250 years of funeral service to residents of the Wasatch Front and Juab County.

That experience, combined with the current size of their business, provides an exceptional opportunity for Anderson & Goff customers.

“I would say that my pricing is very competitive,” Anderson said. “Compared to my competitors, I can save customers a minimum of $2,000 to $3,000.”

This is a fact that many of his customers are surprised at, but Anderson also said that most people know little about the mortuary business.

“It’s such an unknown industry because people don’t want to talk about death,” Anderson said. “When someone passes, families usually call a mortuary that is close or a mortuary they’ve heard of.”

Just like with any major purchase, it is important for customers to compare prices to find the ideal service at the ideal price. Anderson said educating his customers is a point of pride for his business.

Anderson’s business is large enough that he is more than willing to put his prices, products and service up against any of his competition, but is small enough to make the experience very personal.

“We’re the size where you are typically working with me, the owner,” Anderson said. “I make sure people are treated right.”

In Jan. 2011, Anderson purchased Goff Mortuary from Del Ballard. Ballard purchased Goff Mortuary from Gates Christensen, who purchased the mortuary from the Goff family in 1971. Anderson worked with Ballard at Goff Mortuary,

starting in 2003.

Anderson is a fifth generation funeral director and embalmer.

His family has been involved in the funeral industry since 1866.

In Aug. 2016, Anderson opened the newest addition to the Goff and Anderson family legacy in the funeral industry by opening Anderson & Goff Mortuary, located at 11859 South 700 East in Draper.

“If you do it right, (customers) remember what you did for them and they have you serve them again when there is a death in the family,” Anderson said. l

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Nine Easy Ways to Instant Gratification

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n this world of instant gratification it’s become harder than ever to keep overspending at bay. Sometimes we neglect to see just how much those little things can add up. I ask you though, if you saw a $20 bill lying on the sidewalk wouldn’t you bend over to pick it up? Improving your bank balance can be as easy as stopping to pick up that cash. Here are a few ideas: Hit the Library for Family or Date Night – Not only is the Library a great place to browse books, pick up videos and borrow music, they also host a variety of events throughout the year. A quick browse of the events section at my local Salt Lake County Library reveled, Teen Laser Tag, Yoga, Adult Coloring, Toddler Playtime, book reading, as well as various holiday events.

Use Ibotta – There is a plethora of money saving apps out there. My recommendation for getting started is with the Ibotta app. Ibotta allows you to submit a picture of your receipt and get cash back on purchases from everything from groceries to department stores. They’ll even pay you cash back when you shop online. Plus, for a limited time, new users get a FREE $10 bonus just for cashing in their first rebate. More info at www. coupons4utah.com/ibotta Brew Your Own Coffee – On your way to work and stopping in the convenience store for that quick fix? An average cup of Joe can cost as much as $1.85 vs. the $0.25 fresh home brewed, more if it’s from a specialty shop. You may think it’s worth it, but calculate that for the entire year and that could be as

much as $300 or more in your pocket. That makes me bounce off the walls just thinking about it.

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Use Your Crock Pot – Crock Pot cooking not only is easier on the electric bill than the oven, it’s also a great way to over cook. Use the leftovers for a second dinner and lunches. Check out Utah food writer www.365daysofcrockpot.com for some amazing recipe ideas.

Ditch Brand Loyalty – Instead of sticking with the same old brand name. Shop for sales instead. Or go generic; often the same company makes these products. Blind taste tests have shown that some people can’t tell the difference or prefer them.

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When my kids were little, my decorating style was what I called Sticky Chic or Bohemian Toddler. As they grew into teenagers, my design concepts alternated between Early Landfill and Festive Asylum.

Now, my style is what I lovingly call Dust.

Before Pinterest was a thing, I’d scour magazines for ways to make my home look pleasant that didn’t involve renting a bulldozer or spending $5,000. Now I’ll spend hours on Pinterest, scrolling through images of beautiful kitchens and bathrooms; then I’ll purchase a new garbage can and call it good.

I’m amazed by people who can look at a room and visualize décor that belongs in Good Housekeeping because people who visit my home usually ask if I get my decorating ideas from Mad magazine. I just don’t have an eye for that kind of stuff. My genes have no idea

what to do with throw pillows. How can you sit on a couch with 27 throw pillows?

Someone once said, “Design is thinking made visual.” If my thinking could be made visual I’m afraid it would include a lot of blank and/or confused stares, accompanied by slow blinking.

I know a woman who used a handful of matchsticks and a pound of year-old taffy to sculpt a quaint Halloween yard display.

For Christmas, she twisted three green pipecleaners into a full-size holiday tree, and then adorned it with a dozen hand-knitted baby quail. She leaves a trail of glitter wherever she goes. I hate her.

To me, decorating means finding kitchen tile that camouflages spaghetti stains or changing out the family photo that is 10 years old. I have no idea how to arrange lovely accent pieces. If I’m feeling a little wild, I might invest in a scented candle.

I was recently asked to help create fun table decorations using crinkly paper strips and plastic flowers. I dumped what I thought was an appropriate amount of paperage and flowers on the table, but my centerpiece looked like a crinkly green nest that had been attacked by crows.

The woman in charge of the event walked up to my “decorated” tables and let out a gasp.

She quickly rearranged four strands of the crinkly paper and suddenly the whole table transformed into a fairy wonderland with twinkly lights and butterflies. A real decorator

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Halloween decorating is easy. I already have the cobwebs and spiders. I just sprinkle some blood on the floor and call it good.

Christmas decorating is a little more difficult.

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“I thought you were going to decorate.”

I looked at my hours of work and tersely replied, “I did.”

“What’s that pile of crinkly paper strips doing in the middle of the room?”

There was a long pause while I considered the ramifications of manslaughter. “Don’t you have something to do?”

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The Real Truth is This...

After taking X-rays of my back, I discovered that one of my spinal discs was in bad shape and that I also had arthritis. It took me only seconds

to see that my low back was going to need more than just chiropractic adjustments to get better. So as much I as believe in what chiropractic adjustments can do, I needed something more effective for this problem or else my back was going to be in serious trouble. If this took place 10 to 15 years ago, I would have just had to live it or roll dice with surgery.

But the REAL TRUTH and the REAL BLESSING is now days there is great technology and time tested protocols that have excellent success with these types of serious problem. And the good news is that solution to my problem was already sitting in my office. We use powerful protocol that includes the LiteCure class IV non-surgical laser (to help reduce pain and stimulate healing), the DRX 9000 Spinal Disc Decompression, and a unique exercise program that stabilizes the surrounding muscles. This specific combination has literally helped hundreds of my patients with severe disc and sciatic problems. I’m happy to report first hand that it worked for me as well… I now feel great.

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Complete Spinal Exam (X-rays if needed)

So Why Do I Share this…

I Think most People WANT to know that with a serious spinal problem, there are more options than just popping pills, or surgery, or just getting a bunch of chiropractic or physical therapy treatments to manage pain… they want solutions.

I THINK MOST PEOPLE WANT an honest skilled doctor who is good at discovering what is wrong and what needs to be done to give the best outcome…even if that means turning the case down and referring them out.

I THINK MOST PEOPLE WANT clear directions with their treatment plans and clear financial options that are affordable with or without insurance. We are on most insurance including Aetna, Altius, Blue Cross, Cigna, Deseret Mutual, Educators Mutual, IHC Select Med, PEHP, UHC, and others. I have affordable cash plans. And Regardless of fault, Auto Injuries are 100% Covered by Auto Insurance.

When you call to schedule your visit, you will receive a Complete Spinal Assessment and 2 Pain Relieving Treatments for only $17 ($297 Normal Price). My assistant’s name is Linda. We are Elite Performance Health Center. We are located at I-15 and Bangerter Hwy (13552 S. 110 W.). Don’t hesitate to call our office.

The number is 801-302-0280… Thank you.

—Matthew D. Smith, D.C. CSCS Chiropractic Physician P.S. I am also extending this offer to a second family member for only $7.

Spinal Disc Decompression

& 2 pain relieving Treatments

FOR ONLY $17 ($293 Value) Auto Injury 100% Insurance covered

The most powerful pain relief laser available.

801-302-0280

www.elite-spinal-care.com

385-722-0326

2882 West 12600 South • Riverton, UT 84065

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