May 2018 | Vol. 15 Iss. 05
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HOLLADAY’S HELPING HANDS By Aspen Perry | a.perry@mycityjournals.com
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he saying goes, “It takes a village,” and within this village there are always individuals who go above and beyond their civic duty to ensure their community thrives. Holladay’s Helping Hands Award is meant to recognize and pay homage to the Good Samaritan influencers of Holladay on an annual basis, during national volunteer week. “Our aim in launching this new program is to celebrate the wonderful people of our community,” Mayor Rob Dahle said, during the award presentation held April 19. Dahle began by thanking Holly Smith, assistant to the city manager, who prepared the Helping Hands mission statement, in addition to working with him on the concept of the award a little over a year ago. “2018 marks the inaugural year of the new programs, and this year’s selection committee was fortunate to [nominate] two exceptional members of our community,” Dahle said. Dave Chisholm was the first to be awarded, for over 13 years of spending countless volunteer hours as the City of Holladay’s emergency preparedness program manager. City Manager Gina Chamness said Chisholm was the person who immediately came to mind when she first heard of the award. “I knew immediately who should be one of the inaugural
Mayor Rob Dahle, City Manager Gina Chamness, Norma Jean Chisholm (wife), and Dave Chisholm, Helping Hands recipient. (Holly Smith/City of Holladay)
recipients,” Chamness said. She continued, “working only as a volunteer, Dave has coordinated the city’s efforts to respond to emergency situations.” Chamness explained Chisholm’s efforts in working with
Unified Fire Authority, in addition to coordinating CERT training courses to ensure residents are well prepared. After spending 5 to 10 hours weekly on this effort, for the last 15 years, Chamness conveyed her appreciation for Continued on Page 18...