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CLASSMATES, SCHOOL, DISTRICT PROVIDE SUPPORT WITH HILLCREST STUDENTS’ DEATHS By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

plashed in the news are photos of the single car rollover in Arizona during spring break that took the lives of two Hillcrest High School juniors. But quietly behind the headlines are classmates, counselors and the district crisis team providing support for their friends and families. “We want to reach out and offer our help and support,” Canyons School District Director of Responsive Services BJ Weller said. “We come to schools during crises and see the needs, offer support and counseling if it’s more than the schools can handle with their staff and follow up with the families and students who sought counseling.” Carson Glen Koch and Brayden Eaton, both 17-year-olds from Sandy, died April 7 when their car veered off Interstate 15 and rolled between Mesquite, Nevada and St. George as they were returning home. Both were instantly killed, according to a GoFundMe account set up by Carson’s mother, Jody Koch. She added that Brayden’s mother had just died the week earlier from liver failure. “It is a tragedy beyond words,” she wrote. Jordan High School junior Autumn Perry, who attended Union Middle School with both of them, said that Carson was outgoing and on the stage crew with the school musical. “He was super funny. I attended a different elementary school and he came up to me in seventh grade and said, ‘Hey you seem cool, let’s talk’ and we kept talking all through middle school. Brayden was so sweet and even though she was shy, she saw me all alone and came up and talked to me,” Autumn said, adding that she recently had seen Brayden and had caught up. Riverton junior Jillian Westenskow said she was Brayden’s

Hillcrest High classmates, family members and friends released balloons with messages for two students who died in a car accident during a candlelight vigil at Falcon Park in Sandy. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

best friend. “Brayden was happy all the time,” she said. “She’s sweet and very pretty. She liked to be adventurous, like exploring abandoned houses. She liked hanging with her boyfriend.” Jillian said that the two had been dating for 16 months and that Carson loved basketball. The GoFundMe site said that both were good students. Car-

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son earned his Eagle Scout, was an umpire and referee for Sandy City and had a part-time job. Brayden, who was living with her grandmother and younger sister, was trying to help support herself and sister by working a part-time job as well as attending Hillcrest. West Jordan High junior Ariana Isais had worked with Brayden. Continued On Page 7..

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t can be hard to plan any outing for a few bucks these days. A seat in the Midvale City Performing Arts Center has a hidden gem offering just that—a less than 10 dollar evening out, with Quick Wits comedy actors. The ticket gets you out of the house, a little theater exposure, and lets others show you a good time for a few hours. For 8 clams, there’s money left over for Sour Patch Kids, Sweet Tarts and Twizzlers. Maybe you’re that rare Peanut Roll kind of person? They have those too. While everywhere else is charging your firstborn for a bottle of concession water, it’s only one bill to get a treat here. The Quick Wits comedy improv actors are a unique high-energy blend of silly. When arguing or stewing about where to go on weekend nights, give comedy improv a try. You can kick back, relax in the dimmed theater lights, laugh out loud, and even open-mouth chew. Comedy improv was a popular social outing in the ‘90s, still alive and well today. You might remember visiting the Off Broadway Theater in downtown SLC, or watching “Whose Line Is It Anyway” with Drew Carey. Quick Wits performs this same off-the-cuff, unscripted humor. They use some new and long-time improv games you may have seen. The shows are mostly a PG performance. Sometimes, PG-13 (unplanned of course) topics pop up. Hardworking mother of teen and pre-teens Becca Hair, makes time between multiple jobs, to come for some family relaxation. She brought her daughter Kylie. “I have a son as well, and he’ll come with us once in a while. It’s a good night out with the kids,” Hair said. Quick Wits owner Bob Bedore is an experienced comedian and regular performer in the shows. Bedore explained how there are few restrictions with improv, but how certain rules make it work. “Yes, and...” is the first rule: answering “Yes” to someone’s idea and building upon it, instead of shooting it down. “That means don’t deny someone’s reality. Whatever reality they brought to the stage has to exist because they brought it. Work with the reality and build something together,” Bedore said. The next rule is a practice in positive thinking: “No matter who you’re on stage with, they’re the best possible person you could be on stage with. Don’t be a star of the team. Make the team the star. One person being the star is not gonna be good for the improv thing. It’s always watch and listen,” Bedore advised.

His last suggestion (left to the professionals who dare step out of the curtains): “Be on the stage. Don’t be in your head. Being in your head is thinking ‘I know how to save the scene or be funny.’ While you’re doing that, the whole scene has moved past you. That makes for a forced story,” Bedore warned. March MadWits 2018, the elimination comedy competition put on yearly by Quick Wits, finalized last month. It brought many funny people together to perform a series of shows, where the audience rated their favorite troupe of actors. The crowd reactions were strong and loud, every night of the competition. It was a to-the-death event, until one troupe was left, and declared winner of a trillion dollars! Or maybe just bragging rights? Perhaps a traditional Peanut Roll? It’s unclear what they won. Actually, top Madwits comedians received a mega-size traveling trophy “and all the glory that winning an improv competition in Utah can bring you!” Bedore said, keeping it funny to the end. The winning troupe, “Susan From HR” (comprised of Kelley Wood, Jason Wild, Tito Campos, and stand-in substitute Blake Heywood), won by one vote over team “Milkshake Mafia.” Megan Sticht, improv comedy player and daytime teacher, made it to the “Elite Eight” out of 12 teams of 36 total improvisers. She described what it’s like being on stage and coming up with material on the spot. “It’s exhilarating,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun to be up there and have the structure of improv games—and then the audience throws these suggestions at you. Having to put them into the scene and make them come alive for the audience, is fun.” Quick Wits is currently preparing for a “Summer Of Fun” series when they do specialty shows like “FreakShow,” “Wheel of Fun,” and others. On June 8, Quick Wits will sponsor an ‘80’s concert at Midvale City Park featuring music by “Channel Z” and an ‘80’s costume contest. On June 9, they will have a “Totally Awesome ‘80’s Quick Wits Show.” Visit https:// qwcomedy.com/ for more information. Next time when thinking about where to see local and support local, improv artists are ready to entertain. They will prance about like bathing unicorns, limp the stage as wounded fish, or lay on the ground being a middle-aged man in childbirth. So you can see, there is no need to even dress up. Come as you are, in your “I heart Susan From HR” T-shirt. l

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Soccer comes to stage in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘A Beautiful Game’ By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

hink of a show structured like “West Side Story,” with the mix of dance of “Newsies,” set in North Ireland that features a soccer team, and that describes Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “A Beautiful Game.” “This is a rarely performed Andrew Lloyd Webber musical here in the U.S. because it never was performed on Broadway,” director Josh Long said, adding that during the same time period Webber wrote this musical, he also was concentrating on “Sunset Boulevard,” which opened in New York in late 1994 and ran for 977 performances. Hillcrest High School will be the first Utah high school to premiere “A Beautiful Game,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19 in their auditorium, 7350 S. 900 East. Tickets are $10 and are available on hillcresttheatre.com. “The setting brings in all the conflicts in Ireland that have gone on for years. It takes place in the 1970s with a high school soccer team which focuses on the attempt to overcome the political and religious violence that has engulfed their community,” Long said. In preparing for the musical, the 36-member productions company studied about the conflicts and will have background information available in the program. There also will be a seminar before the shows at 6:15 p.m., upstairs in the theatre room. In addition, Long has watched Hillcrest

boys soccer team and talked to the coach about the plays in preparation for his theatre students to perform dance that highlights the sport. “The new coach is a theatre fan so he has been really helpful and we’ve been incorporating movements into the dances,” he said, adding that the class has worked on the choreography since January. “We have a large group of young men who are athletic and we wanted to highlight their abilities and this show does that.” The leads were cast in March with Spencer Sanders as John Kelly; Annee Burton as Mary; Jared Burton as Thomas Malloy; Garrett Cole as Father O’Donnell; Cedi Christensen as Bernadette; Lindsay Kenner as Christine; Bennett Chew as Del; Luke Morley as Ginger O’Shaughnessy; and Scotty Abbott as Daniel Gillen. All lead actors are seniors. The stage manager is sophomore Aaliyah Kaluza-Walkes. The show also ties into the theme of the theatre season, Long said. “We’ve seen how young men have reacted to tragedy with anger, violence and revenge instead of by crying or dealing with it in a healthy way,” he said, outlining the productions of “Les Miserables,” “Dunsinane,” their own Shakespearean compilation and their first place regional competition piece, “Watch on the Rhine.” In mid-April, they competed at the state level with the 1941 American play by Lillian

Hillcrest High School students recently won the 6A state theatre title and will present “A Beautiful Game” on stage in May. (Photo courtesy of Hillcrest High School)

Hellman about a German-born husband and father who, while in the U.S., had been detected as being involved in the anti-Fascist underground by a German conspirer. They also were named Utah’s first 6A state champions, with first place wins by Spencer with an outstanding performance in a play; Luke and Joseph Tew in dramatic monologues; and Nikolas Vidal and Joshua Talbot in humorous monologues. Third-place finishes went to Annee Burton and Ariel Elegante in humorous

monologues; Sterling Larson, Maddie Elledge and Misha Cottan in classical scenes; and Syncere Bradford, Matthew Olshewski, Lizzy Campbell and Emma Cox in pantomime. Long said that through all the productions, they have explored how to make peace in the world. “This musical features soaring ballads, an intense story, and incredible choreography dance, soccer, and the fight for a world without violence,” he said. l

Midvale Boys & Girls Club honors its youth and partner of the year By Heather Sky | heather@mycityjournals.com

he importance of community has not been lost on the residents of Midvale. Each day more than 1,500 local kids and teens benefit from the safe spaces, caring mentors, friendships, and life-changing opportunities provided by the Boys & Girls Club. It’s not hard to see why club members feel like they’ve discovered a sense of belonging within this nationwide organization. An example is 17-year-old Luis Martinez, who was named Youth of the Year in 2018 by the Midvale Boys & Girls Club. The purpose of this recognition program is to acknowledge a local youth who proved their ability to overcome adversity and cultivate positive leadership abilities within their own community. “My freshman year I was going on the bad path, and I failed all of my classes,” Martinez said. “I realized I messed up, so the club really helped me stay on track.” Being involved with the Boys & Girls Club helped turn his life around by offering a safe and affordable place to connect to other teens his age during after-school hours. He was presented with the award during National Boys & Girls Club week. From April 9-13, hundreds of open houses were held across the country in order to raise awareness about the positive impact these clubs have on youth across the nation. Not only do they hold a ceremony to recognize

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the Youth of The Year, but to show their appreciation for the Community Partner of the Year. This year the award was extended to Chris Hase, owner of Midvale Mining Cafe and long-time sponsor of the Midvale Boys & Girls Club. Hase said the organization’s presence in the community is essential and why he contributes. “(The club) needed to be here. It took us 10 years from the day we decided to build this building to get this thing up and going. Everybody can have an idea about something…what you need is individuals, partners, corporations and businesses that actually get this done. And that’s why we have this building. It gives these kids a safe place to be. So, when you get an opportunity to give to your community, it’s very important that you do. This is my town, and I’m very proud to have Midvale in the name of my business.” Hase also serves on the Midvale Boys & Girls Club board of directors. The Boys & Girls Club of America offers a wide variety of innovative programs and experiences throughout the school year, as well as during the summer. Each club includes a staff of trained youth development professionals, committed to providing young people across the country with an opportunity to reach their full potential. For more information about the Midvale Boys & Girls Club, email etaylor@gslclubs.org or call 801-256-9008. l

Chris Hase of the Midvale Mining Café was recognized by the Midvale Boys & Girls Club as its Community Partner of the Year. (Megan Skuster/Boys & Girls Club)

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Two Hillcrest High student-musicians receive invitations to perform in Carnegie Hall By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

hen Hillcrest High School junior and percussionist Aidan Smith said good-bye to his dad at the curb at Salt Lake International Airport, he was looking forward to playing with his classmates at the World Strides Festival in San Diego. What happened beyond that performance took him by surprise. On March 16, about 40 members of Hillcrest High School’s big band and symphonic orchestra took the stage at Cuyamaca College in San Diego as part of the 2018 World Strides Festival, which offers about 100 competitions in 25 cities. “We played on stage in front of other bands competing and I remember thinking, ‘I wasn’t much more nervous than usual,’” Aidan said, even though at the regional jazz band competition, he dropped a stick, but was able to play without missing a beat and helped earned the big band perfect scores. With the symphonic orchestra up first, Aidan said that he thought the group played “pretty well” with having only three combined band and orchestra practices prior to leaving for the tour in addition to having a clinic the day before with San Diego State University’s orchestra director Michael Gerdes. About 90 minutes later, the school’s big band took the stage. “I thought it was the best we’ve played even though we were missing a trumpet player (who was unable to attend the tour),” he said about his first year with big band. “I’ve wanted to be in jazz band ever since I got to Hillcrest. It’s a lot of fun and I’ve improved a lot being in it. I love this sort of music.” After both performances, an adjudicator held a mini-clinic on stage with the groups, orchestra teacher RaNae Dalgleish said. “They said that the group (symphonic orchestra) needed to exaggerate the melody line, it was too subtle, and to work the musical passages to play together,” said Dalgleish, who conducted the group along with Hillcrest’s first-year band director Austin Hilla. “We can take those critiques and use those in our upcoming performances.” The students also listened to other groups perform, said Aidan’s mother, Patty, who was a parent chaperone. “Tour exposes kids to other talents from across the country and they learn what else is out there and their styles,” she said. “It also gives gets the kids closer and they become friends through these experiences and opportunities.” The students would have to wait two days to learn the judges’ marks. During the days in San Diego, students took in the sights, such as touring the USS Midway, visiting Balboa Park, checking out the animals at San Diego Zoo, eating in Seaport Village and Old Town, swimming in the ocean off Mission Beach and watching an orca or dolphin show at Sea World. “It was fun being able to hang out with friends throughout

the trip, even though it all was not music related,” Aidan said about his third tour with the school. Previously, Aidan joined his classmates in a Boston-New York tour as well as one in Anaheim, Calif. Dalgleish said that tours help students bond. “Between being on a bus and doing activities, it builds camaraderie and teamwork and that results in the students performing better,” she said. “This also gives them an incentive to work toward awards and ratings and to compete against schools all over the nation.” At the awards ceremony, both groups earned a silver rating, with big band narrowly missing gold. But what shocked Aidan was After competing at the World Strides Festival in San Diego, Hillcrest High student instrumentalists toured the San the announcement that he Diego Zoo. (Patty Smith/Hillcrest High School) was named a recipient of the Maestro Award, as was his “This shows that they are good musicians and all the skills fellow musician senior Seth Dalgleish. They were two of eight and techniques they’ve learned and built on their whole life paid students in the festival to receive the honor that could lead them off for that moment,” Dalgleish said, adding that both boys were to perform in Carnegie Hall or in Sydney, Australia. floored by the award news. “We all were so excited for them.” “I was completely surprised. I wasn’t expecting anything Upon returning, Aidan and Seth took to the stage at the like that,” he said. state jazz band competition where the school’s big band earned This is a step toward his dream job of entering the music excellent marks. The concert band, wind ensemble and orchestra field to become a musician or teach music. were scheduled to compete in late April at region. “This is my passion. I love being in bands and learning Upon returning, Aidan and Seth took to the stage at the more instruments in my field,” he said, adding that he first started state jazz band competition where the school’s big band earned learning percussion in sixth grade before joining the symphonic excellent marks. The wind ensemble earned straight superior band at Midvale Middle School in seventh grade. marks and concert band got its best ratings ever with superior When his mother’s friend, who plays drums, said that Aidan and excellent marks at region. Wind ensemble will play at state had talent, he dedicated more time to his passion, giving up in early May. The orchestra was scheduled to compete in late other activities to take private lessons and in 10th grade, started April at region. learning the marimbas. This past year, Aidan and three of his The big band also is scheduled to perform at its fundraising friends formed a band and are scheduled to compete at state dinner dance gala this spring and will join other groups in Battle of the Bands April 28. Hillcrest’s spring instrumental concert Wednesday, May 23 at Bass player Seth began taking piano when he was three the school. l years old, then added private bass lessons in seventh grade.

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Midvale Elementary students learn reading activities at literacy night event By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

idvale Elementary kindergartner William Baxter loves to read. “I know a bunch of words,” he said, adding that he recently finished “The Crazy Cat” book that once was a favorite of his father, Jason, when he was a boy. Jason Baxter said they read daily, usually Dr. Seuss books or another favorite, “Where the Wild Things Are.” “He was very excited to come to literacy night and get a book,” he said with younger sons, Christopher and Andrew. William picked out “Nelson’s Patriot Book,” which he said he will be able read again and again as he gets older. Picking out a book from amongst the 1,900 books donated from an Eagle Boy Scout project or from 630 new books donated from tax firm KPMG, was part of what Assistant Principal Matt Watts said was the goal of the March 27 event. Watts said he hoped students and their families would learn new resources and skills to encourage more reading and literacy activities in their homes. “We’re hoping to provide fun activities to help everyone with literacy skills and to provide books for them to have in their homes,” he said, adding that his favorite children’s book also is “Where the Wild Things Are.” Families could rotate through various sessions, such as learning about story sequences, doing literacy activities on computers, writing letters or playing book bingo. Fourth-grader Ella Cox loves to read and can

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be found reading “Ivy and Bean” or a “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book. When she brought home a flier about the event, her family and friends quickly planned to attend. “This is something fun to do together,” her mother Lacie said. “It’s our first time coming.” Their evening began with making comics, filling in action verbs for mad libs and meeting Ella’s brother’s hero, Captain America, who was one of four storybook characters roaming the event from HEROIC Inc., a non-profit organization formed that focuses on supporting community events with costumes based on comic book heroes, gaming characters, princesses, and science fiction characters. Ella’s family’s next rotation was going to the book walk. Nearby Alex Resendiz ran the world families session. Alex was one of 15 Netflix customer service representatives, who volunteered at the rotations that night. “I have three siblings in Rigby, Idaho who are still in school and I wish they’d have the opportunity to have an event like this there,” he said. “I volunteer every chance I can get. I like knowing I can help someone with their reading.” KPMG Director of Consulting Services Sebastian Madariaga said about 20 volunteers came to volunteer, reading the book, “Jamaica Louise James,” at the literacy night in addition to donating books so each child could take one home. “We specifically read that book about the eight-year-old girl who loves to paint, but doesn’t

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“She always made me smile and we instantly were friends. I met Carson once. He made Brayden really happy and was making jokes in the car,” she said. Weller said that after a Hillcrest counselor alerted the district about the accident on the weekend, he and his response team met with administrators and counselors early Monday morning to determine the best approach for the teachers and student body. They told teachers before school Monday and in some classes, teachers told students and in others, counselors took the role to inform the classes. “It’s best not to make a general announcement, but to be able to see students’ reactions and offer them counseling and follow up with them,” he said. Weller also said the staff filled in to tell classes where there were substitute teachers. “It was hardest when both kids were in the same class,” he said, adding that in some cases, the response team will help schools that need additional grief counselors, usually in middle and elementary schools, since those schools don’t have as many staff. Weller said that with the recent house bill 264 passing — elementary school counselor program – there will be more funding to provide services to students. He already is inter-

Midvale students and families swarm to meet Captain America during the school’s literacy night. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

like subway stations,” he said. “In the story, she surprised her grandma who works at the subway station by hanging her pictures on the walls. It tells a story of how important just one person, in this case, an eight-year-old, can be.” Madariaga, who opens his home to foster children, had four attend Midvale Elementary, so

he was familiar with the need to encourage reading activities and get books in the hands of children. “We go to several schools each year in the area, but there’s a need at this school,” he said. “We love to read with kids. It’s the best way to be involved and make a difference in kids’ lives. It’s very rewarding.” l

viewing a couple of additional counselors for the elementary schools in the district. Canyons School District spokesman Jeff Haney said that the day was “admittedly difficult.” “When a tragedy like this happens, students often have a lot of questions. We’ve found they also experience grief in different ways,” he said. Principal Greg Leavitt was with Hillcrest’s Vocal Ensemble as they were about to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City when they all learned the news. “They were Husky Strong and pulled it together to perform beautifully,” he said, adding that the school traditionally sends flowers for funeral services. Although these are the first student deaths in the district for the school year, Weller said it’s hard anytime there is a death at a school. Early this school year, Hillcrest High’s football coach Cazzie Brown died four days after becoming sick from a viral infection, later said to have been West Nile Virus. The students have rallied around his memory this year and his belief of “one pack, one goal.” Likewise, students are supporting the memories of Carson and Brayden. Hillcrest junior Becca Palmatier is making a video of happy memories for the families. A tweet from the

student body officers encouraged students to wear green in support and sign banners at lunch in memory of Carson and Brayden to give to their families. Students also gathered at a candlelight vigil April 11 at Falcon Park in Sandy in their honor where they wrote messages to their classmates on balloons before releasing them, “blew bubbles to heaven,” and signed posters for the families. Brayden’s childhood friend, Sage Peck, was amongst the supporters. “I knew Brayden all my life,” she said. “She helped me through a lot. It’s nice to have someone to talk to. She was involved in everything and Carson was a good guy who treated her well.” Canyons School District provides support for students and families through car and plane accidents, shootings, suicides and other deaths, Weller said. “Our job first is to establish safety and support and then, if long-term therapy is needed, we can provide resources,” he said. “Often, students and families don’t show up the first day, but our counselors are ready and we take it case by case to help them.” l

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Midvalley students focus on arts in March By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

idvalley kindergartner Lily PernodNicholsen didn’t know “grown-ups can stand on one foot” before Repertory Dance Theater came to teach her class how to move to the music. Her classmate Avrie Marchant learned to squat like a frog to jump backwards and Braden Staker liked the running part best. The students were learning how the body can move and not just in forms of dance like ballet or hip hop, said Lynne Larson, who is RDT’s education director and artistic associate. “We want the students to explore different ways the body can move from reaching to twisting,” she said. “We want to empower them to create their own dance through choice. It’s an opportunity for them to learn without necessarily having a right or wrong answer.” In addition to giving Midvalley’s 410 students 30 minutes of instruction at their appropriate grade level, RDT holds an assembly at the school that showcases eight dances as well as addresses core standards in dance and dance history. Principal Tamra Baker, who joined the students for a bit of dance, said that it supports the school’s Beverly Taylor Sorensen grant, which has music teacher

Teresa Culberson teaching students rhythm and reading music notes. With the support of a Canyons Education Foundation grant, students are able to play with KidStix on xylophones, glockenspiels and tunable pitch drums as well as on tambourines, cutting boards and homemade drums made from No. 10 aluminum cans and silicon hot pads. “We’re excited to build a program, which is helping the students in several ways,” Culberson said. “It’s proven that music helps with reading, the flow from left to right and their comprehension. Students look forward to singing, playing instruments, rhythm and have more depth of knowledge and creativity. They’re enjoying school more so they aren’t dreading having tests as much when they come. It’s boosting their attitudes.” Baker said it also helps with giving students a chance to move around so they can focus on their subjects more as well as learning parts of a whole or learning fractions with the upper grades. She also said that with March’s focus on the arts, students will have a chance to work on a visual art project. “It will be tied into something they’re already reading or learning in math or social studies or science. It’s a way they

can talk about what they’re doing and be able to express their understanding,” she said. The dance lesson was rewarding in itself, kindergarten teacher Ashley Bell said. “I hope they learn that it’s OK to be silly or to have fun in school,” she said. “It’s OK for them to overcome being nervous or scared to be who we want to be and to learn different ways to dance and that’s OK if it’s not all the same. It’s important that students move around because it engages them in their academics more.” She said it also helped to teach them that they can be leaders. “They (RDT) provided teachers with resources, but in that 30 minutes, it gave me more ideas we can do as ‘brain breaks.’ And the exercises are ones that students can lead themselves or do on their own. Making them own is an important part of learning,” she said. For kindergartner Alexa LoyaSantos, it was just about having fun with her classmates. “I liked learning to dance like that because it was fun,” she said. “I learned some crazy moves.” l

Midvalley Elementary Principal Tamara Baker moves with kindergartners during their lesson from the Repertory Dance Company’s visit. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

Midvalley to offer all-day kindergarten classes By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

idvalley Elementary kindergarten teacher Ashley Ball is excited with the introduction of full-day kindergarten next fall. “We can offer a full day of kindergarten with the same group of students so we can extend their math, reading, science, social studies and really develop their writing skills,” she said. “Half-day kindergarten goes by so fast; it’s so short. This way, we can really get to know them better and develop those relationships.” After piloting supplemental kindergarten this year with 26 of the 75 kindergarten students, Principal Tamra Baker sees great potential for next fall’s program. “There will be more opportunities with writing, structured play, integrating more stations with activities and subjects so our kindergartners will get more educational enrichment programs,” she said. Currently, only students enrolled at the beginning of the year could select the all-day kindergarten option, so transfer students weren’t eligible, she said. Students’ families also had to pay the supplemental fee for all-day schooling and even with some available scholarships, it still limited students in the program, Baker said. The all-day kindergarten option will be at no cost, thanks to a grant from the Utah State Board of Education. The grant, or Kindergarten Supplemental Enrichment Program, which

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was given final approval March 16, allocates $80,000 for the school to operate two sessions of full-day kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year. With enrollment going on in March, Baker was uncertain how many students would take advantage of the opportunity, but anticipated maintaining a class size of about 25 students in each all-day session as well as offering a traditional kindergarten morning class. She said that some families may not choose the option as their children have the opportunity to learn from a parent at home with traditional opportunities and may be able to interact with other children in creative play. For those who don’t or are seeking an alternative, all-day kindergarten gives them that option. “We’re offering a safe, social environment where they can have extra time with a teacher that will reinforce what they’re learning,” she said. Baker, who plans to apply for the grant annually, said already with the pilot program, students are excelling. “We’re seeing real growth with all of our kindergarten kids. We have a strong team that has 95 percent of them hitting their reading benchmark levels. We’re wanting to do even more to prepare them for first grade in all the skills, especially writing,” she said.

Midvalley Elementary will welcome full-time kindergarten as an option in the 2018-19 school year. (Midvalley Elementary)Dance Company’s visit. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Current kindergartners will be tested with the Canyons School District DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) assessment to determine their progress as well as the state’s Kindergarten Entry and Exit Profile, Baker said. Current kindergartners say they could learn more if they were at school all day. “I could do more math; it’s my favorite,” said kindergartner Lily Pernod-Nicholson. “We’re doing subtraction now.”

While classmate Avrie Marchant also likes math and Braden Staker says he liked to have more recess, Alexa Loya-Santos said she likes everything about kindergarten. “It’s all fun,” she said. “I like my teacher and my friends. I’d want to be here all day every day.” l

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Hillcrest High’s FBLA team will send nine students to nationals this summer. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

fter school has let out for the summer, nine Hillcrest High students will board a plane for Baltimore to compete in a national competition. “These students qualified for nationals and are now fine-tuning their materials and reviewing judges’ comments to make any last improvements to their presentations,” said new coach Rachel Eckley, who added that 20 students qualified for the national Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conference, but because the competition takes place over the summer, June 28 through July 1 across the country, several students were unable to attend. FBLA’s competitive events are designed to prepare students for business careers by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts to simulated competitive events. Competitors can choose to compete in individual events or part of a team as well as a chapter team. Eckley, who is the school’s third FBLA adviser in three years, said that the dedication of students has been tested and proven throughout the year. The season began in October as 40 members of the team competed at the Herriman Invitational, followed by 50 teammates taking part in the Utah State Aggie Invitational. In December, at the Metro Regional, 65 students competed, with each one of them qualifying for state. Even with seven students unable to attend state, Hillcrest competed in amongst 80 events over three days, being awarded third in outstanding chapter. Several students also won top awards that had cash prizes and 15 students were offered partial

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scholarships to Utah State University, Eckley said. “It’s been an amazing year and definitely, student-led. They’ve done 99 percent of the work as they’ve taught me about FBLA. These students are preparing each other, with juniors and seniors coaching younger students and helping them understand what to do and how to compete,” she said. “They’re definitely improving their teamwork and communication skills.” Learning leadership skills is one of the focuses of FBLA, the largest student business organization in the world. In addition to academic competitions, FBLA aims to help students learn vocational and career skills where they can create career portfolios and become confident as they learn more about the business world. FBLA students also network with professionals in the community. “These students are learning who is in their community and how to focus on how to make something happen after high school. They’re meeting actual professionals in the field who serve as judges and are able to talk after the competition and get advice in careers,” she said. After the students’ compete in Maryland, they will come back to school in the fall to welcome new members at the fall rush. “Next year, I’ll have a better understanding of FBLA and can help our new officers organize the year and develop their leadership skills,” she said. FBLA national leadership conferences are scheduled for San Antonio in 2019 and Salt Lake City will host nationals in 2020. l

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checking windshield washer fluid or the antifreeze level in your car’s reservoir can prevent serious issues happening on the road. Wash your car especially after storms or if you’ve parked under a pine tree where birds can drop their white business on the hood or sap could drip onto the roof. Left untreated, these outdoor stains can ruin the paint on your vehicle.

Blinkers and blind spots Driving 101. If you plan on changing lanes, let others in on your secret. Everyone will appreciate it. Others want to know what you are planning. Likewise, if you see a blinker come on indicating your lane is that car’s desired destination, let it in. This isn’t the Daytona 500. We are not racing for $19 million. It is common courtesy, if we want people to use their blinkers, then we should reward them for doing so. Remember the blinker doesn’t automatically assume safe passage to the next lane. And while your car’s sensors in the rearview mirrors are helpful, they are not omniscient. Check your blind spot with your own eyes. There’s a reason it’s called a “blind” spot.

Drive defensively This means keeping distance between you and the car in front of you.

Tire pressure This one is almost as simple as the first. Check your tire pressure on a regular basis to know if there is a small leak. Maybe you drove over a nail and didn’t realize it. We often don’t look at the tires on the passenger side since we don’t approach the car from that direction, checking regularly allows you to examine those opposite side wheels. It will keep your car’s handling in its best condition. Each vehicle can have different appropriate PSI (measurement for tire pressure), but when temperatures drop, so does the pressure in your tires. Keep car maintained Since you’ll be regularly checking the tires, might as well keep regularly scheduled maintenance on your car. This can range from oil changes to transmission flushes. Simply

Touching their bumper does nothing for you. And if you need to get that close to read their license plate or sticker, your eyesight is troubling and you probably shouldn’t be behind a steering wheel. Also you can’t always see what’s in front of the car before you. They may have to slam on their brakes due to an unexpected obstruction. If you rear end them, insurance rarely works out in your favor. This can also mean slowing down on wet roads or not weaving in and out of traffic. Distractions This is the No. 1 reason for accidents. This is not limited to using the cell phone, though texting, checking news alerts or making a phone call are all terrible decisions to make while driving. It also extends to dozing off or checking the price at the gas station you just passed. Be alert, stay vigilant. Other drivers may suddenly stop, they may not see you as you yield or turn. By staying engaged and sharp, your reactions can be sharper and you may even anticipate what other drivers are looking to do. One way to stay engaged is to vary your daily commute. Changing your routine alerts your brain, breaking you from the monotonous snooze you may find yourself after traveling certain routes hundreds of times. These habits are important and it is not overdramatic to say that they could save a life. l

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MAY 2018

By Mayor Robert Hale

It’s May! It’s May! The Lovely Month of May! Did you notice the crosswalk safety campaign Uniﬁed Police Department waged in Midvale City, and several other local cities, in April? Pedestrian accidents are increasing nationwide and locally. Therefore, UPD conducted crosswalk stings throughout the region to remind motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike to be aware when crossing each other’s path. Key crosswalks near schools and TRAX Stations have been improved. But we all know, even though a person is in “the right,” having the right-of-way, they could be dead right because someone ignored the reality of Sir Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion. Perhaps you remember seeing the dashcam video of the Utah Highway trooper being thrown into the air like a rag doll in Sardine Canyon this last winter. That was a great example. Newton’s First Law states that “every object [car, bicyclist or pedestrian] will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change its state by the action of an external force” [again – car, bicyclist or pedestrian]. And “If an external force is applied, the velocity will change because of the force.” This means that the object with the least mass of the two exerting the least force will be put in motion by any object with more mass or force. Newton’s Second Law of Motion explains how the velocity of an object changes when it is subjected to an external force. The law deﬁnes a force to be equal to change in momentum (mass times velocity) per change in time. For an object with a constant mass m, the second law states that the force F is the product of an object’s mass and its acceleration a: F = m * a For an external applied force, the change in velocity depends on the mass of the object. A force will cause a change in velocity; and likewise, a change in velocity will generate a force. The equation works both ways. That translates: Human bodies being hit by ve-

hicles are accelerated, deformed, lifted and tossed up, over and away from the vehicle traveling at any speed above which an alert pedestrian can jump out of the way. The Laws of Motion mean that pedestrians always lose! Your City is continuously seeking ways to improve pedestrian safety. It’s important to remember that pedestrian safety is everyone’s responsibility. Pedestrian safety rules include: • Be careful at crossings, look before you step. • Cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections, if possible. • Obey trafﬁc signals such as WALK/DON’T WALK signs. • Look left, then right, and then left again before crossing a street. • Watch for turning vehicles and bicycles. • Make eye-to-eye contact with the other person, be it a pedestrian, bicyclist or motorist. When they acknowledge and stop, then proceed. As you drive, bike or walk around Midvale in the coming months you will notice changes at several crosswalks. For example, at 7355 S 700 E (at Hillcrest High School parking lot access road), 70 W to 300 W Center Street (7720 S) (from the TRAX line to I-15), 7510 S 1000 E (at Casa Negra Drive), and at Tuscany View Drive (7525 S) at Bingham Junction Boulevard (900 W). In addition, several crossings will be improved along Center Street. These crosswalk changes will not happen at once since funding will come from various sources. As summer-like weather is upon us, it is good to get out and about for our health sake. Take a walk around your block, or up and down your street. Say “Hi!” to all you meet. Introduce yourself. Make yours a friendly neighborhood. Compliment the people who are adding beauty to the neighborhood with ﬂowers or paint/stain or landscaping.

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Nominations for Hall of Honors

We have had some great presentations this year at our monthly meetings! Last month our elected ofﬁcials in the legislature came to talk about their bills and what they do for the city and its residents. We also had a number of city ofﬁcials present to talk about things that are going on in the city. Our next meeting is going to be on May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Midvale City Hall. At our next meeting we will have a presenter that is going to talk about lead and other issues in homes. And again, I want to mention the contest we are sponsoring to design a new logo for the Community Council. This contest is open to any Midvale resident age 18 or under. The artist who designs the logo that is picked by the Council will receive $100. If you would like to enter your design, please email it to drewcstoddard@gmail.com. And if you have any questions about the Community Council or are interested in becoming a member, please email me at the same email address.

The Midvale Arts Council is accepting applications for nominations for Hall of Honors 2018. To be considered for the 2018 award, the application must be received by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Midvale Arts Council offices 695 West Center Street, Midvale, Utah 84047. Nomination applications can be found at www.midvalearts.com or by emailing stephanie@midvalearts.com. Questions should be directed to stephanie@midvalearts.com or call (385)313-0278. The Hall of Honors is made up of native (or adopted) sons and daughters of Midvale who have made significant contributions to Midvale and/ or those whose accomplishments and achievements have brought fame and recognition to Midvale as a community. The recipient of the award will be inducted into the Hall of Honors at a Ceremony and Reception during Harvest Days, August 2018. Current Midvale Mayor, City Council, and members of the Arts Council are not eligible for consideration of this award until such a time and he or she is no longer on these Councils. Nominations are kept on file for 5 years consideration.

By Community Council Chair Andrew Stoddard

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NEW MONTHLY Bulky Item & Green Waste Program! Program replaces bi-annual Clean Up events

Customers who pay for waste collection services through Midvale City are now able to dispose of bulky and green waste items on a MONTHLY basis. Items will be picked up on the third FULL week of every month on the customers normally scheduled trash day. Please review the calendar – the dates with red squares indicate bulky item and green waste pick up weeks. The yellow and blue dates indicate which week you need to place your recycling bin out for pick up. If you do not know your color, please visit www.midvalecity.org The City kicked off the new program on April 16. Many residents took this opportunity to do some spring cleaning. However, there have been some issues regarding residents not complying with the guidelines of the program. So, we ask you to pay close attention to the following guidelines,

and please share them with your neighbors if you notice they are out of compliance. If a resident does not comply with the guidelines, their items will not be picked up and they will receive a notice of noncompliance. The last thing we want is to not be able to pick up the items on your trash day. So, we appreciate everyone’s assistance in sharing this important information.

Date and time

• Place bulky and green waste items curbside the night before or no later than 6:30 a.m. on your normally scheduled trash day. • If items are not picked up due to noncompliance, you must remove them from the curb; properly prepare the items and place them on the curb the next month. Do not leave noncompliant items on the curb or you will receive a notice of violation from Code Enforcement, which may result in ﬁnes.

Size and weight

All green waste must be cut into 4-foot sections and be twined together in 18” diameter bundles.

• Bagging, bundling or boxing loose items (leaves, twigs, wood chips, etc.) is required. • Boxes must be 30 gallons or smaller (please do not set out boxes in wet weather.) • All green waste must be cut into 4-foot sections and be twined together in 18” diameter bundles. • All items must weigh less than 75 pounds

We will NOT PICK UP the following items: • Loose piles of yard waste and trimmings • Paint • Dirt and/or Rocks • Sod • Bricks • Broken concrete • Tires • Vehicle parts • Propane tanks • Major construction or demolition debris • Commercial, industrial, and business waste • Contractor-produced waste of any kind • Grass clippings (Grass clippings can be placed on top of other garbage in your trash can so they don’t get stuck in the bottom.) • Every day household garbage, such as food waste and packaging • Flammable materials such as oil and gas • Hazardous and toxic waste • Explosive and radioactive materials • Freon must be removed from items (refrigerators, freezers, etc.) by a professional and be tagged with a copy of the receipt. They will not be picked up without a receipt.

Visit www.midvalecity.org to learn more about the bulky item and green waste program.

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UDOT Seeks Public Input on Planned Improvements to Northbound I-15 in Salt Lake County The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is evaluating potential improvements to northbound Interstate 15 (I-15) between Bangerter Highway and Interstate 215 (I-215) to reduce congestion, improve highway safety and better meet future travel demand. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, UDOT is completing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate possible environmental and human impacts associated with improvements to the interstate. As part of the EA, UDOT is looking for Midvale residents’ input on a series of alternative solutions for future improvements to northbound I-15. A formal comment period will extend through May 16, 2018, where members of the public can provide input and feedback on the potential alternatives. Visit udot.utah.gov/i15northbound to review the alternatives and provide comments. In conjunction with the EA, a social survey will be conducted in May to evaluate possible effects on community conditions and quality of life for residents located within several blocks east of the I-15 corridor. This

survey is being conducted on behalf of UDOT by Dr. Richard Krannich, a professor of sociology at Utah State University and will include questions about the neighborhood, existing trafﬁc and road conditions, and possible project impacts. Call the hotline, 801-747-9950 or send an email to i15northbound@utah.gov with questions.

Midvale City Housing Plan Midvale City invites you to participate in an Open House on Wednesday, May 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Midvale City Hall to support the development of the Midvale City Housing Plan. The Open House is the ﬁrst in a series of opportunities for the community to engage and learn more about the City’s current housing supply, the City’s goals and policies related to housing, and the purpose of a housing strategy plan. The Housing Plan will incorporate current data, best practices, and public input to establish objectives and strategies for making progress over the next ﬁve-years on accomplishing the City’s housing goals. Please stop by any time during the Open House; City staff will be on hand to gather input and answer questions. In addition to attending the Open House, the City invites you to participate in an online survey regarding housing in Midvale City. Please visit www.midvalecity.org to take the survey or learn more about the Midvale City Housing Plan. Additionally, anyone with questions about the Housing Plan or housing in general can contact Patrick O’Brien at 801-567-7261 or at pobrien@midvale.com.

Midvale City Kicks Off Bond-Funded Road Construction It’s a spring ritual on the roads - the blooming of barricades and widespread construction. Thanks to a Midvale City sales tax revenue bond, city contractors will be conducting restoration, preservation and improvement projects throughout the City to enhance mobility and safety for Midvale residents, business owners and visitors. Phased over three years (2017-2019), the $9 million Road Bond Project provides funds for the reconstruction of 14 roads, addition of curb, gutter, sidewalk and storm drain features and rehabilitation of more than 100 sections of roads. All the projects are scheduled for completion by the summer of 2019. During construction you can expect minor road closures, no on street parking, and potential tree removal (in cases where trees are damaging sidewalks, curbs or roadways.) Midvale City appreciates your patience during these temporary delays and closures. • Waterline Projects · 7200 South: State St to 700 E · Center Street: Oak St to Midvale Center Station · Cottonwood Street: 7500 S to California Dr · Arizona Drive · Cypress Street: South End · 700 West: 9th Ave to 6825 S · Nicoletti Drive · 245 East · Marla Way · 145 East

• Waterline Projects Continued · Marie Way · Rusty Drive • Selective New Curb and Asphalt · North Grant Street · Mecham Lane · 7100 South · 150 East · Fern Drive: East End · Fern Circle · 270 East/300 East: 7500 S to 7300 S • Selective Replacement of Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk (Asphalt mill overlay) · Wasatch Street: Adams St to State St · 8000 South: State St to Harvel Dr · 300 East: 8000 S to Boundary · Harvard Drive · Roosevelt Street · Marquette Drive · Columbia Drive · Hoover Street · Harrison Street · 8600 South · South Crest Circle · Chapel Hill Drive

• Crack Seal and/or Slurry Crews will be working on various neighborhoods throughout the City. You will be notiﬁed 24 hours in advance of contractor crews arrival. There are important steps you can take in and around work zones. Be prepared for changing conditions, reduced speeds, lane closures, sudden stops, new trafﬁc patterns, uneven pavement and workers. Please do not drive distracted; always remember to watch for pedestrians. Remember, work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility. You can stay on top of city and construction news by following Midvale City on Facebook or Twitter. For any remaining questions or concerns please contact the Project Manager at construction@midvale.com.

In The Middle of Everything Seeking volunteers for Harvest Days Midvale City is seeking volunteers for Harvest Days, which will take place on August 6-11. If you are interested, please contact Communications Specialist Laura Magness at lmagness@midvale.com or at 801-567-7230.

February Officer of the Month Officer Garrett Cottle responded on a medical assist with Unified Fire Authority personnel. Once on scene, medial staff determined that the male subject of the welfare check was deceased. As the medical team was leaving, Officer Cottle noticed sweat coming from the male’s forehead and recognized based on his training and experience that someone who is deceased does not sweat. Officer Cottle quickly tilted the males head back to clear his airway, the male gasped for air. Officer Cottle quickly called EMS back into the residence and advised them that the male was alive and in need of further treatment. Officer Cottle’s attention to detail and taking the extra few seconds to reassess the male on scene saved his life.

Midvale Arts Councils to present Tony Award Winning Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone The Midvale Arts Council is proud to present The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical comedy running June 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. each night plus 2:00 p.m. matinee on both Saturdays. The Drowsy Chaperone will play at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 West Center Street in Midvale. Tickets will be starting May 15 on www.midvalearts. com. Ticket prices are $7 general admission, $5 children/seniors, and $25 family pass (available at the door only). Midvale residents may take $1 off each ticket. Group rates are available by emailing productions@midvalearts.com or calling 385-313-0278. The Drowsy Chaperone is a delightful musical comedy where we sit in the living room of Man in Chair while he listens to his favorite record. The show comes alive with characters on stage ﬁlling the imaginative mind of Man. The Drowsy Chaperone has music & lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, Book by Bob

March Officer of the Month

On March 27, Detective Jeff Nelson was proactively patrolling the area of the Midvale Walmart, located at 7250 S Union Park Ave. This area has been known for criminal activity associated with various crimes that affect the citizens and local business of Midvale. Detective Nelson observed a vehicle associated with a fugitive, who was wanted for a weapons and domestic violence violations. Detective Nelson alerted assisting ofﬁcers to the vehicle’s presence and surveillance was established. A short time later, contact was made with the subjects returning to the vehicle. One subject immediately ﬂed from the car on foot. The suspect was apprehended after a brief foot chase and taken safely into custody.

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Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had discarded crack cocaine as he fled from officers. Additional crack cocaine was recovered from the suspect’s pocket. A subsequent investigation revealed the vehicle contained a loaded handgun, roughly a half pound of marijuana, and approximately three ounces of heroin. $2,700 cash was also seized as suspected drug proceeds. Detective Nelson’s tenacity for the job and his pro-active approach at curbing criminal activity should be commended. He is an excellent investigator and a vital member of the Midvale Street Crimes Unit. He is an asset to the Midvale Precinct, the Unified Police Department, and the City of Midvale.

Friday, May 4th – 11:00 a.m. Entertainment by James & Willie Romero 12:00 p.m. Mexican Food Call ahead tso we can get an estimate of how many meals to order. Midvale Senior Center | 1550 South Main Street | 385-468-3350

Martin and Don McKeller. Midvale’s production is directed by the team of Kristie Post Wallace, Terisha Foster, and April Kimball Thomas. Midvale is pleased to present a talented cast including Deven Skaggs, Sydney Peebler, Brandon Ngo, Casey Matern, and Brenton Ferrell.

Dates set for local high school commencement exercises By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

housands of local high school seniors have their eyes set to graduate this spring. Below is a schedule of information available about area graduations. Alta About 420 seniors are scheduled to graduate at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 5 at the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah. There is wheelchair parking and ADA accommodations. There is no limit for commencement tickets. The theme is “Ad Astra Per Aspera,” or “Through Difficulties to the Stars.” The scheduled board speaker is Canyons Board of Education President Sherrill Taylor and cabinet speaker is Canyons School District Superintendent Jim Briscoe. Speakers and musical numbers will be selected by early May. Preceding the commencement, Principal Brian McGill will hold an invitation-only awards banquet and program. Alta Parent-Teacher-Student Association will hold its post-graduation party, which is not a school-sponsored activity, on June 5 at Pepperwood Park. APA About 25 seniors will march in the campus’ third commencement exercises at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2 at the Draper 3 campus. Tickets are required and if space allows, additional guests will be allowed for the ceremony. The first floor of the school is ADA accessible. Speakers will include Principal Daniel Baker and Executive Director Carolyn Sharette. Student speakers were to be determined by early May. Joining them on stage will be Vice Principal Carole Hollinger. The program will include musical numbers performed by the school concert choir. A reception will follow the graduation ceremony at the same location. A post-graduation party, not under the school’s domain, is being organized by the parents. Bingham Graduation for the Miners will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the Huntsman Center on the University of Utah campus. There is wheelchair parking and ADA accommodations. No tickets are required. Among the invited guests on stage will be Principal Christen Richards-Khong, Jordan School District officials and Jordan Board of Education member Marilyn Richards. Anticipated to perform are the school’s orchestra and Madrigals. Majors for Minors, Utah Scholars program and other honors will be recognized. The theme for the school year is “Ignite.” There are 773 seniors. Preceding the commencement will be a senior awards assembly on Thursday, May 24 at the school. A post-graduating party is being planned by the PTSA. Brighton At 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 450 Bengals will turn their tassels as they graduate at the Maverik Center. There is wheelchair parking and ADA accommodations. The theme is “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” a quote attributed to activist and leader of India’s independence movement Mahatma Ghandi. The Canyons Board speaker is Nancy Tingey and the cabinet speaker is Assistant Superintendent Robert Dowdle. Canyons Transitional Academy About 8 students will graduate at noon, Wednesday, June 6 in the Professional Development Center at the Canyons Administrative Building—East, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy. The speakers are Canyons Board member Amber Shill and Assistant Superintendent Kathryn McCarrie.

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Corner Canyon Graduation is scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 5 at the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah. No tickets are required. There is wheelchair parking and ADA accommodations and details will be sent to homes of the 496 graduating seniors. The theme is new beginnings: “A time when you believe everything is finished, that will be the beginning.” Speaking will be Canyons Board member Chad Iverson, cabinet speaker Superintendent Jim Briscoe and Principal Darrell Jensen. Joining them on stage will be Board President Sherril Taylor and distinguished guest Draper Mayor Troy Walker. Student speaker tryouts and musical number auditions were scheduled for late April. The program will include performances by the school jazz band, under the direction of Randal Clark, and concert choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction by Melissa Thorne. There will be a senior awards night on Wednesday, May 23. The PTSA-coordinated graduation night party will be held at the school on June 5. The doors will open at 9 p.m., with most attractions starting at 10 p.m. Activities include virtual reality, bungee run, henna tattoos, pedestal jousting, video gaming, sumo suit wrestling, laser tag, bubble balls, DJ and dancing, student musical artists and Battle of the Bands performances, karaoke and more. Tickets will be sold at the school during lunch periods on various days throughout the month of May and online at https://cchsptsa.weebly.com. Cottonwood At 1 p.m., Friday, May 25, about 400 Colts will graduate in their high school auditorium. Tickets are required. There is a limit of seven tickets per senior and if additional tickets become available, they will be available once released on a first come, first-served basis. ADA assistance is available, but those needing help are asked to contact administration prior to commencement to make certain everything is set up for them. The commencement speakers will include the valedictorian, salutatorian, three students and Granite School District Superintendent Martin Bates. Also in attendance will be Granite Board of Education members Connie Anderson and Connie Burgess. The school’s band, orchestra and Madrigals will be performing. A reception will be held immediately following the graduation in the commons. There is a safe Grad Night Party sponsored by parents scheduled for 10 p.m.–3 a.m. at the school. Tickets are $20. Diamond Ridge About 40 graduates are expected to graduate at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 6 at Mt. Jordan Middle School. The speakers include Canyons Board member Clareen Arnold and Superintendent Jim Briscoe. Joining them will be Board member Steve Wrigley and Assistant Superintendent Kathryn McCarrie. Entrada About 100 students are expected to graduate at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 26 at Jordan High School. Speakers include Canyons Board member Clareen Arnold and Assistant Superintendent Kathryn McCarrie. Hillcrest About 480 Huskies will walk through commencement exercises at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 5 at the Maverik Center. There is wheelchair parking and ADA accommodations. The theme is “Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” The Canyons Board speaker is Mont Millerberg with member Steve Wrigley in attendance. Assistant Superintendent Kathryn McCarrie also is scheduled to speak. Music will be

provided by the school wind symphony. Jordan About 480 seniors are expected to graduate at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 5 at the Maverik Center. There are no tickets required for guests to attend. There is wheelchair parking and ADA accommodations, including a lower entrance for guests needing wheelchair assistance. The theme is a quote from American philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” Graduates are asked to arrive one hour prior to processional and encouraged to not bring noisemakers or confetti. Guests are not allowed on the main floor and are asked to be respectful and not bring posters or balloons. Family photos may be taken outside the arena following the ceremony. Jordan Valley Eleven students are expected to graduate at 11 a.m., Friday, June 1 at the school. A reception will follow. Tickets are not required and there are ADA accommodations. This year’s speaker is Canyons Board member Mont Millerberg. Joining him with presenting diplomas are fellow Board member Steve Wrigley and Assistant Superintendent Kathryn McCarrie. JDCHS An anticipated 178 seniors will march in Juan Diego Catholic High’s commencement, which will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 26 at the school. Tickets are required. Seniors will receive four tickets for guests for the auditorium seating and overflow tickets for the gymnasium will be available in the main office. There is wheelchair parking and ADA accommodations. Four top awards — Saint Thomas Aquinas Award, to the boy with an excellent academic record; Saint Teresa of Avila Award, to the girl with an excellent academic record; Saint Sebastian Award, to an exemplary Christian athlete; and the Saint Cecilia Award, to an exemplary Christian performing or visual artist — will be presented to graduates at the ceremony. Beforehand, there will be a senior farewell mass and presentation of honors at 10 a.m., Friday, May 18 in the school auditorium and a baccalaureate mass at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 22 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. A post-graduation party that will be held from 9 p.m., Saturday, May 26 until 2 a.m., Sunday, May 27 at the school is being planned. South Park “Providing Hope Through Education” will be the theme of the South Park commencement exercises at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 31 at the Utah State Prison. The speakers are Canyons Board member Clareen Arnold and Assistant Superintendent Robert Dowdle. Joining them will be board member Amber Shill and Assistant Superintendent Kathryn McCarrie. Waterford Sixty-two seniors will walk through commencement exercises at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 31 at Abravanel Hall. They will be welcomed by Chairman of the Board Ronald P. Mika. During the ceremony, cum laude students will be honored, department prizes announced and individual remarks made about each graduate. The student giving the senior address has not yet been selected. Musical selections from a strings and choral number will be performed as well as the tradition for lower school students to sing “Blessing” by Katie Moran-Bart. A reception for graduates and their families will follow at the school. l

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Miserable marathon ends in sweet success By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

t was a lesson in perseverance — and not just the Boston Marathon itself. Hillcrest High School healthy lifestyles teacher and coach Shannon Hurst not only had to stand in the pelting rain in near freezing temperatures and headwinds up to 25 miles per hour for 50 minutes before her wave of runners started the 26.2-mile race, she also had to run in it for more than four hours. But the lesson in perseverance begins before then. After trying in 2015 to qualify for the Boston Marathon at the Deseret News Marathon and falling six minutes off the qualifying time, Hurst didn’t give up. “I did my first half-marathon in 2008 or 2009 and enjoyed it, so I decided to do a marathon,” she said, adding that it wasn’t until her sophomore year in college when she took up the sport. “Then, I did my first marathon, Top of Utah Marathon, in Logan. I’m a pretty competitive person so, like most runners, I wanted to run Boston and put it on my bucket list.” Hurst trained for her qualifying Boston Marathon time of 3 hours and 35 minutes and set her eyes to achieve that time at Ogden’s Marathon in May 2017. She beat the time by three minutes. “I registered for the Boston Marathon and then, I got an email back, saying, ‘Sorry, we have too many qualified at that time so we changed the time to a faster one’ so I didn’t qualify,” she said about the Sept. 27, 2017 email. “I felt defeated, discouraged and here was one of my biggest goals and I had fought through a hamstring injury for the past two-and-a-half years and thought I qualified and then I didn’t. I thought, ‘I’m done.’” Hurst did take some time off running and then resumed with a couple easy three- to five-mile runs during the week and 12-mile runs on the weekend, fitting those in around her first love, basketball. She was a stand-out player at both Granite High and Snow College and as a 5-foot-6 guard, settled into basketball practices for the teams she plays on in two leagues. She also was on the coaching staff of Hillcrest High School’s cross country team last fall. Fast forward to March 12, 2018 — about one month before the prestigious marathon on April 16. Hurst received an email saying she was one of the 10 Uber-sponsored runners who ran qualifying times and weren’t able to get in the marathon. “It was crazy. I honestly wrote them back and asked, ‘Is this a joke?’ There are so many scams. I even Googled the official to make sure he was tied to it. I was told, ‘It’s for real.’ Then, I was beyond excited knowing I achieved my dream,” she said. Hurst, who had coached Hillcrest as head basketball and junior varsity coach for six seasons and now is on the coaching staff of the school’s unified soccer team, took the realistic approach and hoped her basketball and recreational running would provide the endurance she needed to carry her through the race. “I hadn’t been training for the marathon so I didn’t stress much. I didn’t do more to prepare. I just thought that I worked hard to get here so, ‘let’s just do it,’” she said. “Up until the month before, I had never been east of Wyoming, so it was all going to be a new experience.” With wisdom from other Canyons District Boston Marathon

alumni as well as friends and fellow coaches to “soak it up” and “enjoy the minute,” Hurst thought she was prepared. But she, like the others, had to be prepared for the foul weather. She had a pair of running shoes to warm up and wait around in before the third wave of runners started. The shoes got soaked and heavy from the downpour and mud outside of Hopkinton (Mass.) High School, where runners hung out by the pre-race canopy. “I wore the ones around the athlete village and they were just weighed down with mud,” she said, saying she changed to a second pair before her race. “I started running with a poncho and after seven or eight miles, I shed that. I never did shed the three lightweight coats I had on.” Shoes and clothing at the start and along the race were gathered by the 9,500 volunteers, who lined the course, Hurst said, and then donated to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters in the area. She said that even in the rain and cold, spectators lined up the entire course to cheer on the runners. As the runners followed the course that passed through eight towns to wind to the finish line, Hurst said she didn’t take much notice. “I caught glimpses of the names, but I was just trying to get through the race. It was just miserable. I do not like being cold and I was cold and wet for more than four hours. I was hoping it would let up, but it continued to beat down,” she said. According to letsrun.com, the 122nd Boston Marathon had a 50 percent greater dropout rate than last year. This year 1,220 runners, of the 27,042 who started race, did not finish. “I struggled. I asked, ‘Why do this?’ But I never went there and thought to quit. I knew the worst I’d do was to walk, which I did by the water stations for 30 seconds so I could stop and stretch my hamstring. I knew I would finish,” she said. Not only did runners have to deal with blisters and chaffing because of the rain, but Hurst said there were athletes being treated for hypothermia. Letsrun.com reported 91 runners went to the hospital. As Hurst crossed the finish in four hours four minutes, she raised her hands over her head, knowing she endured a grueling race. “I found my parents and my younger sister and changed into a set of dry clothes. I was one of those 26,000 runners who suffered in the rain and cold. It’s almost a cooler achievement to say I did that while running the Boston Marathon. It definitely wasn’t fun until it was over,” she said. Hurst also admits that after the race, she had enough. “I wasn’t about to walk the two miles to where the car was parked,” she said, adding that the family splurged for an Uber ride for the marathoner. “We went to the hotel where I took the hottest shower I’ve ever taken in my life.” When Hurst returned to Hillcrest, she proudly hung her medal and race bib in her school office. Her basketball teammate, Whitney Lott, who coaches the sophomore girls basketball team at Hillcrest, said Hurst “is a machine. She just doesn’t stop. Her dedication to running and fitness has been relentless for as long as I’ve known her. She likes doing hard things, and she involves others in her passion, which is inspiring.” Hurst has no races on her docket to train for right now, but when

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With her medal in her hand, Hillcrest High teacher and coach Shannon Hurst smiles after the grueling Boston Marathon. (Photo courtesy Marathon Foto)

she does race, it may be a half-marathon. “I enjoy those more,” she said, adding that Boston may have been her last 26.2-mile race. “At first, I didn’t succeed. I failed to meet the qualifying time. But I worked hard and went after the goal,” she said, adding that she’d want students to know: “You can do a lot if you set your mind and work toward that goal.” l

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Juniors, seniors expected to lead Huskies at region, state By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

hen Hillcrest High senior Madison Hooper was a sophomore, she said a soccer coach told her, “I was too skinny to amount to anything great.” That fueled the fire to want to prove her wrong. “I joined track in order to boost my self-esteem and also become a stronger woman,” she said. “After joining, I found that what I loved the most about the sport was being with the people that supported me and helped me reach my greatness. I didn’t want to do it for my coach anymore, I did it for me and I loved it.” That has led to Hooper setting the school’s indoor 400-meter record this past season in addition to holding the sophomore and junior girls’ 400-meter outdoor records. Already this season, she has run 59.84 seconds at the April 14 Taylorsville Invitational, just 0.24 off the state-qualifying time. “My (goal is) to win the 400-meter dash at region and also run a time close to or faster than the 58.9 I ran last year,” she said. “I really like the 400-meter dash. Many people don’t like the race because of the physical pain that it causes as well as the mental exhaustion it brings. However, I love it for the reason that it makes me feel strong after running it and that I can run a race most people are afraid of.” Hillcrest High competes in the Region 2 meet, set for May 9-10 at Kearns High. The state meet, which takes top athletes at region or those who have met state-qualifying times, is May 1720 at Brigham Young University. Hooper’s desire to run a hard race is a far cry from her sophomore year when she first tried track and admits that she didn’t have a lot of friends. “I think the area that I improved in the most in is my confidence. Over the years I have participated in track, I have gained 20 pounds in muscle and also have met countless new people that I love to hang out and talk to. I am really grateful for the people around me and the way they have built up my selfworth,” she said about her 115 track teammates. Those teammates include senior Tara Sharp, who, at the Utah Valley Invitational March 31, broke the school’s polevaulting record with a vault of 11’ 3”, beating last year’s 10’4” school record set by Gracie Otto, who was the 4A state pole vault champion. She also qualified in the event for state. Sharp, who finished last year third at state with a vault two feet shorter than her school record, “will probably break it again by the end of the season,” Hillcrest head track coach Scott Stucki said, adding that there was potential this season to break other school records — the girls’ 800 meter, the boys’ medley relay and the boys’ 4x800 meter relay. Seniors Taylee Allen and Olivia Palepoi as well as sophomore Arleigh Sorenson are athletes Stucki said are expected to make an impact in field events. “I have been pleasantly surprised by our girl throwers. We have several girls out for the first time that have been doing very well. We always have a few kids out for the first time that jump up and perform well,” said Stucki, who has coached track for 23 seasons, including the past 11 as head coach at Hillcrest, as well as coached cross country the past 18 seasons. Hooper also said she can count on her teammates on the relays: the 4x100, which already has run the state-qualifying time, as well as the 4x400 and medley relays with senior Madeline Martin, who last year at state individually placed third in 100-meter hurdles and fifth in 300-meter hurdles and already has run a state-qualifying 300 hurdle time; senior Grace Cobabe, who individually placed sixth in 100-meter hurdles and competed in finals of the long jump at state last year; sophomore Morgan Miller, who individually placed sixth in 100 meters at

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Hillcrest senior Madeline Martin, seen here April 19, 2017, receives the baton from teammate senior Madison Hooper in the 4x100 relay; the two are expected to team up again this season to qualify relays for state. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

state last season; senior Olivia Finlinson, a veteran sprinter and pole vaulter, who already has qualified in pole vault for state this year; and junior Amelia Slama-Catron, a middle-distance runner who has run on Hillcrest’s relays at state the previous two seasons when the school competed in 4A. This is Hillcrest’s first season in 6A. “The state for 6A is more competitive and there are a lot of great athletes we will be faced to go head-to-head with,” Hooper said. Beforehand, the Huskies are scheduled to compete at the Desert Peak Invitational, Davis Invitational and Herriman Twilight meets in addition to their regional competition. Hillcrest will host the regional JV meet on their home track on May 14. Stucki had goals for both boys and girls to win region this year, lead by “a solid group of seniors that could win eight to 10 of the 14 individual events and all three relays. Depending on (athletes’) health, we should be able to score in every event. Our girls may have a chance to be top five at state. I’m expecting top 10 and hoping for more.” Hooper and her relay-mate, Cobabe, recently committed to run track at Westminster College on academic and athletic scholarships. Stucki said that four others — Sharp, Martin, Justin Canals and Alex Cardona — may sign as well. Hooper appreciates the coaching staff — Stucki, Anthony Alford, Jeni Hancey, Matt Lewis and Jared Croft — who “have all put in so much effort into the track program. They produce great athletes and are always pushing us to be better. Also, they care about their athletes outside of the track, which shows that they aren’t just in the program for the recognition or for superficial reasons.” On the boys’ side, the sprinting team is lead by Cardona, who at state last season finished ninth in the 100 meters and was part of the third-place 4x100 relay team, and freshman Parker Boggess in the throwing events. Seniors Joao Silva, Zach Stout, and Laran Lewis should place well in the longer sprints, Stucki

Hillcrest senior Grace Cobabe, seen here at the April 14 Taylorsville Invitational, is expected to place well at region in the long jump. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

said.

For the boys’ distance runners, Canals, who competed in the 3200 meters at state, and junior Zac Hastings, who competed in the 800 meters last year at state, are leading this year’s squad. “We have a handful of freshman every year that show promise for the future. Our distance will be a major strength,” Stucki said. “(At region,) we should win all three distance races with depth behind. We should score in all field events with maybe a couple wins and place in every event. We should win the medley relay for the boys and make it to state in the other two.” At state, he hopes the boys’ team will place in the top 10 at state. Hastings, who individually hopes to win the 800 meters and mile at region, said his favorite race is the 1600 meters. “It’s just the right distance to push yourself to the limit without running eight laps,” he said, saying his brother and parents, who all enjoy the sport, influenced him to run. “The 800 meters is the hardest race in my opinion just because of its intensity.” Hastings is in his second track season and has run cross country for three years. “I decided to do track mainly because I love the feeling when I PR (personal record) or overcome the odds,” adding that his long-term goal is to drop 20 seconds in his mile to break the school record of 4:13 that was set in the 1970s. “I have my work cut out for me; I’m hoping I can do it.” Hastings said it’s the people that he runs with that makes him love track. “They know how to work hard and still have a good time. For the most part we do a really good job of supporting each other as we try to do our best,” he said. Hooper agrees: “The team overall is very cohesive…for the most part, I feel like everyone gets along well; it’s like a family. It feels like everyone is rooting for each other and pushing each other to do their best.” l

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Former player, now teacher and coach guides Midvale student-athletes By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

n an environment that is distinctly different from other middle schools, Midvale Middle School may have a “dual personality” between neighborhood students and Canyons School District’s SALTA or accelerated learning students, who are housed at the school. Not everyone can understand both groups of students, much less unite them to not only play on a team together, but that is what Midvale Middle School’s soccer and basketball coach Mitch Edmonds has done for the past three years. “I grew up in this community and was one of these kids so I get it,” he said. “I was one of the SALTA kids who was nerdy and can identify with the neighbor kids from growing up with them. I hope I’m a role model. I know a lot of kids here in the community may need one.” As a healthy lifestyles teacher, Edmonds sees the students both in class and on his teams. This spring, he has more than 50 students vying for 21 spots on sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade co-ed soccer teams in the district’s intramural program. “Our culture certainly lends itself to students wanting to play. With our Latino neighborhood in Midvale, we have a lot of those students who have grown up playing. Plus, we have several SALTA students play on club teams so it’s a much more natural fit,” he said, in contrast to basketball, where he only had enough interest to fill nine of the 12 teams, and cross country, which required recruiting to form a team. Intramural soccer, which is played grade-versus-grade against all eight middle schools, is a single-elimination tournament played afterschool, Thursday, May 10 at Union Middle School, 615 E. 8000 South. Amongst the tournament rules, it states there has to be a minimum of two players from each gender, with at least one of each gender on the field at the same time. The games are 30-minutes long. Midvale started practicing right after spring break and will continue to practice afterschool twice each week leading up to the tournament. “Our players are all pretty well versed on what to do, so we’ll just go over the basic skill development and then closer to the tournament, we’ll go over strategy and positioning,” said Edmonds, a former University of Utah and Hillcrest High forward and wing player who tried out for the San Jose Earthquakes in

Midvale Middle School teacher and coach Mitch Edmonds coached the 8th-grade girls’ 3-on-3 basketball team to a third-place finish in the 2018 Canyons School District intramural tournament. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

2007. Although Edmonds has all his returning players from Midvale’s seventh-grade team who last year placed second overall, he said that he will take the best players in terms of ability, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship. “Intramurals may not be as competitive, but there is still the desire to win. However, it’s teamwork and sportsmanship that we also emphasize. I definitely want students who are the best at that and rise to the top to represent the school and everyone. We want to win with dignity and lose with grace,” he said. Edmonds estimates that about 75 Midvale Middle School students are involved each year in intramurals since the programs began in 2009. In addition to Edmonds coaching soccer and basketball, Midvale Middle School’s intramural coaching staff includes Richard Foiles, who has coached the school to seven district chess titles and two second-place finishes; and first-year cross country coach Emily Jenkins, who was a high school cross country and 3,200-meter track state champion at Bingham High

Salt Lake County Council’s

ME SSAGE One of the sad truths of our day is that illegal drugs are destroying many lives and severely damaging our society. Indeed, most of us know someone personally that has had the harmful effects of narcotics ruin their life. This is incredibly painful to watch on a personal as well as a societal level because not only do the offenders abuse drugs, they also tend to get involved in many other criminal acts such as assault, theft, forgery, drug distribution, etc. This is evidenced by the fact that approximately 80% of the inmates at the Salt Lake County Jail are there because of a drug initiated criminal act. For those involved with drug abuse, we have learned that treatment is much more effective when accompanied with a sanction of some sort that will surely be imposed if the offender withdraws or fails to keep the commitments required for the treatment program. The consequence, in this case, is imposed by the Drug Court judge. Under the Drug Court program,

before setting the 800-meter record at Brigham Young University. Edmonds and Foiles also team up to coach the eighth-grade boys’ basketball team through a Salt Lake County super league program. Although Edmonds played basketball at Midvale Middle under then history teacher and coach Scott Stucki, who now teaches as well as coaches cross country and track at nearby Hillcrest High, Edmonds said he was the kid “who shot threepointers in the corner” and he was “way too short” to make the Hillcrest team as a sophomore. Still, Edmonds takes what he has learned from his coaches, including his high school soccer coach Brett Davis who returned this year to Hillcrest to coach the boys’ team, as well as what he has read and researched on his own to coach his Midvale Middle teams. “The best part is seeing these kids being successful and getting past the preconceived fears that they may not be good enough or make the team,” Edmonds said. “When I see the pride on their faces, it’s all very rewarding.” l

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By: Richard Snelgrove, Salt Lake County Councilman, At Large

the offender must faithfully participate in and complete a drug treatment program to avoid jail or other sanctions. He must also undergo random drug testing and appear regularly before the judge for a period of time that typically lasts 18 months. If the offender has remained clean after that time, the criminal charges are dropped. Today, there are hundreds of happy, productive, employed citizens and their families whose lives were turned around in Drug Court. This is why Salt Lake County, in 2018, has funded a fourth Drug Court, 364 additional beds in the Oxbow Jail, many new inpatient treatment beds along with additional support for the District Attorney’s office and the Public Defender’s Office. This has been difficult for me as a steward of your tax dollars to see how many of them must go toward dealing with this problem. With the explosion of what had been an open-air

drug market on Rio Grande Street in Salt Lake City and the very appropriate response from the State, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County, 78% of the County’s general fund budget is now committed to criminal justice. The majority of those funds are for jail beds. Neverthe-

less, we will continue to do what is necessary, including and especially funding the Drug Court, until we banish the plague of drug abuse from our society.

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Monitoring ecological change with smart phones and social media By: Salt Lake County’s Watershed Planning & Restoration Program As you explore the trails along the Jordan River this spring, keep an eye out for new signs at stream restoration projects completed by Salt Lake County’s Watershed Planning & Restoration Program. You’ll see informational signs about the projects, and signs that encourage people to take and share photos of the restoration areas. Both sign types were included to create awareness of stream restoration techniques used by the Watershed Program, why restoration was needed, and how it can improve the river ecosystem. For both wildlife and humans! When left to its own devices, a river is a dynamic thing. Banks move as erosive forces shape and reshape the channel and floodplain. But when development puts stress on natural stream systems, erosion can accelerate beyond the norm. Much of the Jordan River’s historic floodplain has been impacted in one way or another, and the Watershed Program is using natural channel design to repair damaged streambanks, restore natural function to the river, and improve habitat for wildlife. Post-project monitoring is an

important part of any restoration project. With the photo monitoring stations, we’re inviting Jordan River Trail users to become part of the monitoring process! It’s simple: Put up a sign asking people to set their phone or camera in an angle bracket, take a photo, and post it to Twitter with a site-specific hashtag. Then we use the photos to create slideshows that show change over time. This is truly a crowdsourcing effort. We don’t own the photos. Instead, Salt Lake County developed an online tool to harvest the hashtags and view the photos in a slideshow format that simulates timelapse photography. We’re relying on a network of citizen-monitors to provide the data that creates a permanent photographic record. Photos taken during the growing season will record how plants on the reconstructed streambanks are filling in. During high water we’ll see how the floodplains are handling high river flows. During winter, when foliage is off and water levels are typically lower, we’ll have a clearer view of how the reconstructed streambanks are holding up. Spring is a great time to head

out as plants in the restoration areas are starting to leaf out. Currently, there are seven photo monitoring stations (and eight project info signs) at several Watershed Program restoration projects on the Jordan River. Five photo stations along the stretch of river from Arrowhead Park at 4800 South to approximately 5100 South in Murray, are documenting ongoing restoration work begun in 2015. We have one photo station at Winchester Park at 6500 South in Murray for the channel repair and revegetated streambanks that we completed in 2015. In Draper, we have one station at the river realignment project at 12600 South, just down the trail from the Jordan River Rotary Park. To see the slideshows created from the crowdsourced photos, visit our Monitor Change page at http://slco. org/watershed/restoration/monitorchange/. Learn more in the Spring 2018 issue of Watershed Watch, the newsletter of the Salt Lake County Watershed Planning & Restoration Program, http://slco.org/watershed/ resource-center/watershed-watchnewsletter. l

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When it comes to vision care—from eye exams to complex diagnoses and surgeries— Utahns have a distinct advantage. The John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah is one of the country’s leading eye care facilities, serving patients at its campus location and 10 satellite clinics. Moran is home to more than 50 physicians who provide comprehensive care in nearly all vision care subspecialties. The exceptional care they provide ranks among the nation’s best: a 2017 Ophthalmology Times survey of top ophthalmologists ranked Moran’s clinical care at No. 10 in the nation. Ophthalmic specialists and optometrists see patients at all Moran locations, but the Midvalley Health Center—just north of Fashion Place Mall—is our headquarters for LASIK/PRK vision-correcting procedures by top surgeons

who operate in a spacious, easily accessible suite with the latest technologies. Patients may request free screenings and consultations to learn more about these procedures and to find out which option best suits their needs. As the largest clinical care and research facility between Michigan and California, Moran is also a major referral center. To fulfill the growing need for specialty vision care in the Intermountain West, Moran has added several new physicians. Most recently, Douglas Marx, MD, joined Moran to provide pediatric oculoplastic care related to cancer and other eye socket and eyelid abnormalities, including reconstructive surgery and congenital defects. In addition, Moran has more than doubled the size of its pediatric clinic and opened a fourth surgical suite and state-of-the-art pharmacy. Cataract surgery to replace the eye’s

natural clouded lens is one of the safest and most common operations in the U.S. today. Moran offers a variety of proven surgical and lens options that help eliminate the need for eye glasses after surgery. These options can enhance driving, reading, or both—including the ability to correct irregular vision due to astigmatism. l

Moran Eye Center by the Numbers Moran employs over 500 people and conducts more than 142,000 patient visits and 7,000 surgeries annually. Its 15 research labs are working to translate discoveries into new treatments.

giving back Guided by the belief that “no person facing a blinding disease or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding, or treatment,” Moran’s Global Outreach Division works to eliminate curable blindness by sustainably expanding access to eye care in developing countries around the globe. In Utah, the division provides charitable care to thousands in need through twice-yearly free surgery days and regular trips to the remote Navajo Nation.

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Oakwood Homes introduces OakwoodLife coming to Daybreak Resort-style living for today’s active adult buyer

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akwoodLife is bringing to life a new development—and a new lifestyle concept—for those 55+. Located in the award-winning community of Daybreak, the new OakwoodLife neighborhood will include more than 450 homes with low-maintenance, main-level living and beautifully landscaped grounds; access to Daybreak Lake, its trails, shops and restaurants; plus, most importantly, built-in connections to an ongoing active lifestyle. “This is a ‘community within a community’ for those who want to scale down but not slow down,” said Jennifer Cooper, VP of Marketing for Oakwood Homes. “Reflecting a resort-style feel, homeowners can enjoy staying fit, being healthy, learning new skills and even volunteering, while living in a beautiful low-maintenance home, making new friendships and taking advantage of their next ‘best’ chapter in life.” Known as SpringHouse Village at Daybreak, this is the inaugural 55+ active adult community for OakwoodLife, with two additional developments planned later this year in Colorado. OakwoodLife is a division of Oakwood Homes, an award-winning private homebuilder in business for more than 26 years. Sales for SpringHouse Village begin in June but prospective homeown-

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ers can receive advance information about floorplans, homesites and pricing, as well as invitations to events and promotions by signing up on OakwoodLife’s VIP Interest List. To do so, visit www.MyOakwoodLife.com. The first VIP events for prospective homeowners are in early May so people are encouraged to sign up soon. The central lifeblood of SpringHouse Village will be The Spring House, an amenity-rich center complete with its own Lifestyle Director, who will curate a variety of activities and classes for residents, including fitness, nutrition, finances, travel, volunteerism, DIY experiences and more. Once com-

plete, the 10,000-square-foot Spring House will offer a state-of-the-art fitness center, movement studio, pickle ball and bocce ball courts, an outdoor pool and spa, entertaining spaces indoors and out, a fire pit and more. OakwoodLife homes are thoughtfully designed for open-concept living with spacious kitchens, large welcoming windows, main level master suites, indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, and “flex” spaces that can become guest rooms, a home office, a media room, or whatever fits a homeowner’s lifestyle. Floorplans range from 1,200 to 3,500 total square feet and all homes include energy-efficient features and smarthome technology. Landscaping and grounds maintenance is handled by an HOA. “This new resort-style community is a game changer,” noted Cooper. “With affordable low-maintenance homes, a central location along the Wasatch Front to still gather with loved ones, and planned activities and socializing, residents can choose to do as much or as little as they want. It is peace-of-mind, freedom-filled living at its best.” Studies suggest that the 55+ population struggles with three key concerns: the fear of outliving their finances, struggling with poor health and being isolated. OakwoodLife strives to ease each of these issues through its carefully designed homes and community amenities. SpringHouse Village offers an entirely new rendition of the affordable, carefree, active, lock-andleave lifestyle many homeowners seek. For more information, and to be included on the VIP Interest list, visit www.MyOakwoodLife.com. l

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