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n one sunny September morning, three people arrived at a Midvale house at the same time. One had tools and gloves, one brought cold beverages, and one had teenage sons in tow. What these three people had in common was a desire to help a neighbor in need. Spencer Mears created the Midvale Cares Facebook group page in April 2018. Since then, more than a dozen volunteers have helped at least five homeowners and participated in service projects at Copperview Elementary and The Family Support Center. Carrie Wagner noticed the group on Facebook and decided to join. “I just think people need help sometimes, and sometimes I have something to give,” Wagner said. “I have three boys, and I want them to learn to think of people other than themselves.” The teens went right to work that morning hauling tree trimmings to a dumpster and pulling weeds that sprouted near the sidewalk. Mears had written a post a few days earlier explaining that the Midvale compliance detective had been in touch with him. A resident needed help removing weeds and hauling items to a rented dumpster, but was not able to do the work on his own. “I just love doing yard work,” said Nancy McCoy Beggs, another volunteer. She lent gloves to Brent Stanger, who began using clippers to remove overgrown weeds. “As residents of Midvale City, we love our city and want to make it the best place we can,” said Mears in a Facebook post. “One way of doing that is to volunteer in our community
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Nancy McCoy Beggs (left) and Carrie Wagner clean dog waste from a Midvale yard in September. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals)
to help make life better for those around us. There are opportunities for service all around us.” The group started as a general way for people to connect and share opportunities to help with existing service projects and organizations. But the effort gained focus when Mears met Detective Gerry Wayne, the new code enforcement inves-
tigator for Midvale City. “We had received a couple of requests, but once Detective Wayne become the code enforcement officer he started to really get to know the people in Midvale and we've had more opportunities to serve those in our community,” Mears said. Continued page 8
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What’s coming down Main Street? By Erin Dixon | erin@mycityjournals.com
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idvale Main Street is lined with a live theatre, boarded up windows, new shops, stores that have been in place for a decade, and a weed or two. Matt Dahl, community development director, explained that the condition of Main Street is a big concern to the city, and this year they are beginning to make efforts to spur the growth along the street. “Late last year we approved the Main Street small area plan….What we were looking to do in this first year is tackle the infrastructure issues, try to work on getting more activity by stakeholders (residents and business owners) on the street,” Dahl said. Some of the immediate needs were met this year, and were as simple as replacing burned out lights, tempering of crime, fixing street paving, pulling weeds and trimming overgrown trees. “We’ve done the tree trimming, we’re increasing the amount of sweeping we’re doing, street lights that have gone out. Part of that effort by the city is by doing cosmetic work, such as pulling weeds and trimming trees; taking care of city-owned property,” Dahl said. “The end goal we think that this could be an activity center for both local and regional draw, unique and active retail uses.” Tammy Ross, owner of Midvale Main Street Theatre, said progress is slow but she is optimistic. “The city has communicated its plans to me, via personal phone calls as well as a meeting. They have begun to follow through on their ideas, however, it has been a long and slow process. We are now seeing street repairs and trees trimmed back. I would love to see community events planned on the street as well as new restaurants and boutiques,” Ross said. Ross added that she has not seen any
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Midvale City has been working to trim trees and pull weeds to make the Main Street environment feel more welcoming, hoping to attract more visitors and businesses. (Photo courtesy Matt Dahl)
real improvement in her business because of these changes, however, she said, “I am hopeful that these changes will continue to attract some great new businesses to the street…” Dahl hopes in the future to attract a large business anchor to the area. “The private community is waiting to
see who the first real new retail business that’s going to go in there, what is the big draw going to be. We’re hearing from the property owners, they want to do things but they want to see the first thing that can show that the opportunity is there,” Dahl said. The near future includes more small
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Ahoy! Pirate ship reels in little landlubbers at Tyler Library By Sarah Morton Taggart | s.taggart@mycityjournals.com
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hiver me timbers! The Ruth Vine Tyler Library was hijacked by pirates on Sept. 21. Children of all ages got a chance to play pirate games, make pirate crafts — and explore a 20-foot-long pirate ship complete with hidden rooms, a deck and a slide. International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which officially takes place on Sept. 19, is a satirical holiday that encourages landlubbers to “talk like a pirate.” The library has celebrated the day in the past, but not to the same extent as this year. “It all started with the ship,” said Alesha Adamson, a library employee. “We found the pirate ship online and decided to have a big party. Maria (Sommer) put together the crafts and the food bank donated snacks.” The celebration attracted more than twice the usual number of visitors to the library — more than 650 patrons compared to the 300 or so on a regular Saturday according to David Bird, Tyler Library manager. One family stopped by the library in the morning, then came back in the afternoon so they could participate in the event. Their 3-year-old son enjoyed making a pirate hat out of construction paper. Kids also had the chance to make pirate ships out of recycled plastic bottles or “walk the plank” and receive a costume eye patch for completing the
Alesha Adamson helps a child build a toy pirate ship at the Ruth Vine Tyler Library on Sept. 21. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals)
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Where’s the bear? Whimsical wooden sculptures abound in Midvale By Sarah Morton Taggart | s.taggart@mycityjournals.com
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nce you notice them, you start seeing them everywhere: trees carved into bears, eagles, even miniature play houses for kids. But how did they get there? Midvale resident and former City Council member Wayne Sharp began carving the statues more than 15 years ago. A landscaper by trade, Sharp was looking for ways to make money during the winter months. “There was a national pro named Mark Colp from Northern California who came to the State Fair here,” Sharp said. “I watched him and thought I already have a chainsaw and access to wood. I should try this.” In addition to countless sculptures designed for private homes, at least 10 of Sharp’s creations have occupied public spots in Midvale. The trees needed to come down anyway due to disease or other factors. The sculptures turn a potential eyesore into a fun landmark. Children are encouraged to play in the tiny houses south of the pavilion at Midvale City Park and sit in the bear chair near the skate park at the Copperview Recreation Center. The playhouse near the rec center was the first one Sharp made. He came up with the idea and wondered if he could make it work. “I haven’t seen anyone else do it,” Sharp said. “One day I would like to do a two-story castle, maybe carve a ladder inside. I just need a big enough tree.” Sharp’s son, Tyler, also carves the wooden sculptures. During the recent Harvest Days they rode on a trailer and carved tree stumps during the parade. Some of the pair’s sculptures are created in their shop while some are carved into tree stumps still rooted into the ground. “Most people want me to come to their house, and most people want a bear,” Sharp said. Sharp uses only a chainsaw to carve his creations, plus a sander and sometimes some paint. His newest public creation is a bench
at the Midvale City Hall. It was carved from a juniper tree that grew near the old city hall building. “I need to refurbish the 9-foot Welcome to Midvale bear that used to be near the freeway off-ramp at 7200 South,” Sharp said. “It had to come down for the construction, but I’m so glad they saved it.” Sharp had permission from UDOT at the time to place the bear on the embankment, but new leadership won’t allow it to be put back up. A new location will have to be found. Sharp also hopes to carve another bear to replace the one he had created at the Jordan River Trail around 7800 South. “The wood started to rot, so I started to fix it,” Sharp said. “But then I came back one day and the whole thing was gone.” Also missing is a dragon he carved for Midvale Elementary many years ago. Its whereabouts are currently unknown. Midvalley Elementary had its sculpture removed to make way for construction of a new school building. That one, a dog holding a sign saying “Jr Huskies,” is being kept safe inside the existing building for now. “There’s only one that I know for sure got stolen,” Sharp said. “A little 3-foot standing bear stolen off my dad’s porch in Midvale.” Wayne Sharp created his first playhouse from a tree stump near the Copperview Recreation Center skate park. But more than anything, Sharp’s wood(Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals) en bears create a sense of community. “I love it when people watch. I love to see other people enjoy it while it happens. It brings people together,” he said. “When I’ve done 20-foot totem poles or 14-foot owls, I’ll be there a week. Neighbors congregate and watch. Sometimes they live across the street but don’t know each other. People are standing there and start to talk to one another. Otherwise they wouldn’t have communicated.” When kids are watching, Sharp has them come up and knock on the tree. “Do you hear a bear? No? Come back in an hour.” l
Wayne Sharp’s chainsaw creations include a fire fighter outside of the Unified Fire Authority Fire Station on Fort Union Boulevard. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals)
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Bears are the most popular request for chainsaw carver Wayne Sharp. (Photo courtesy Wayne Sharp)
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Above: Wayne Sharp sculpted a bench for the lobby of Midvale City Hall from a juniper tree that grew near the former City Hall building. (Sarah Morton Taggart/City Journals) Below: Midvale resident Wayne Sharp uses a chainsaw to carve a tree stump. (Photo courtesy Wayne Sharp)
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Continued from front page “I had a couple of times that Midvale Code Enforcement had given me violations during times that I was out of a job or had other things happening in my life and it made us feel like people around us didn't understand what we were going through. It didn't take long before I started to hear about others who were in the same situation. Now that things have improved for me and my family, we decided the best thing we could do was to let others in Midvale know that there are people who care. Instead of reporting our neighbors to code enforcement and making things harder for them, we'd rather help them out.” In July, Wayne connected Mears with a Midvale resident who needed to have a weedy area cleaned and several trees removed and cut into sections for bulk pickup. The resident owned the tools and supplies needed to get the job done, but had health issues that prevented her from doing the work herself. “When we started Midvale Cares, it was slow to get volunteers and for the first few projects it was just my wife, two boys and I,” Mears said. “But now that people are starting to understand what we do, we have around 15 people who have helped out and I'm hoping to see that number grow.” Individuals who would like to join Midvale Cares can join the public group on Facebook. As of Oct. 13, the group had 76
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members. “I'm hoping to see this group grow and help build our community here in Midvale,” Mears said. “We really have a great community spirit here in Midvale, but sometimes we don't know what opportunities there are to serve those around us. Ultimately, I would love to see this expand to other cities where they can be serving others and build their communities, too.” Beggs is also excited for more opportunities to volunteer. My church teaches that when you ask for help, you bless the one that helps you,” said Beggs. l Ken Mears drags tree branches to the curb while helping to clean up a fellow Midvale resident’s yard in July. (Photo courtesy Spencer Mears)
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Are RISE test scores accurate? With issues surrounding the year-end state tests, state assures parents of their accuracy By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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anyons School District released its RISE test results on Sept. 27. Murray District released theirs the following Monday. Granite District made results available the previous week. However, with technical problems with Utah’s new computer-adaptive RISE tests, which affected almost 18,500 third- through eighth-grade students statewide, some parents may feel uneasy about their children’s year-end test score results, acknowledged State School District Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning Darin Nielsen. About 1 million students take the assessment. “Parents have been asking questions why there are problems, where they were, what they were and how accurate are the results,” he said. “We understand their concerns and we have been looking into reports of malfunction, incompleteness and inaccuracy. We were using a new testing platform this year and over a five-day period, there were periods of ‘slowness’ and ‘interruptions of service’ so many schools had to stop and quarantine their computers. There is no evidence of data lost or evidence of scores being lost.” Knowing that, and having been part of an independent audit, many district administrators now feel confident in the test scores. “We feel more comfortable than we initially did,” Granite School District Director of Communications Ben Horsley said. “At first, it was a nightmare when students tried to submit and it just froze. The state officials are confident and have done an admirable job piecing together to get the quality results for individual student growth and performance, school grades and accountability and for school turn-around status.” Canyons School District Director of Research and Assessment Hal Sanderson said Canyons is encouraged with their results. “We’ve had scores that are very encouraging,” he said. “At the district level, the majority of testing has seen increases.” The 2018-19 test results of Utah’s standards-based assessment, called RISE, which stands for Readiness, Improvement, Success, Empowerment, is measured in terms of proficiency or clear understanding of math, science and English. The issue wasn’t with the test itself, but with the platform of delivery, Nielsen said. “What was shocking was the easier part of this; we expected the software to take the data and spit it out into a report format, where the data could be downloaded to specific reports for students,” he said. “The problem came in the delivery of the vendor, Questar, to meet what we were promised. At that point, the board met to review the contract.” On June 7, the Utah State Board of Education voted to cancel its contract with Questar Assessment, Inc., the vendor that has provided the technological platform for the state to administer statewide RISE assessments. This school year, the State Board decided to use their previous platform provider, AIR, to deliver the RISE test. The original contract with Questar was more than $44.7 million, Nielsen said. The assessment is a multistage delivery, meaning after the first set of 25 questions, a second stage of questions are given to the students’ level, ranging from easy to difficult. Much of the early feedback of the problems with the assessment was when students submitted their work and saw it “pending” or spinning, Nielsen said. “The proctors were not sure what to do, if tests were submitted or not. Usually, that first panel of questions would be
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In its inaugural year, RISE standardized assessments had technical problems when students tried to submit their answers and the system froze.
collected and scored, then a second stage of questions would become available. But there was plenty of evidence that the assessment couldn’t move on. We reached out to the vendor and we were told there was ‘slowness’ with their server,” he said. While Jordan School District Superintendent Anthony Godfrey reported “every district had some issues” and “Jordan was in the same boat with intermittent periods” without service, Nielsen said that Murray School District initially questioned the data because of issues with the reports. “Their students would push submit, but the next day, the individual student reports didn’t match the same numbers that were shown on the computer screen. The data base was fine, but the issue was in the reporting function,” he said. One Murray teacher, who spoke with the understanding of not being named, said her students didn’t initially receive the language arts scores they usually expect, and that’s when many of them began to question the validity of the assessment. Although the testing issues were widespread, Nielsen said there were significant disruptions in some areas, such as the “eighth-grade writing in one whole district — Canyons School District,” Nielsen said. Sanderson confirms that Canyons, like many others, experienced issues. “We had a couple glitches and we’d shut down the computers to save the tests when they wouldn’t save to the RISE
servers,” he said. “Mostly, we moved testing to another day. If the tests would not have saved, it would have been a disaster. The tests provide good information. It shows if kids master a concept.” Nielsen also said they received reports that some eighthgrade students who were scheduled to take Secondary Math I weren’t able to access their tests because of the platform errors. While issues came on certain days of testing, Nielsen pointed out that students could take the assessment over a period of time, and he applauds teachers who became flexible and altered their testing times. The first reports of glitches in the testing were on April 25; they continued April 26, April 30, May 2 and May 10. As of April 25, more than 85,500 students had taken the RISE tests and of those, more than 64,800 successfully submitted their scores. Students continued taking the RISE assessment through mid-June to accommodate year-round schools’ testing. There have been reports that tests were lost, but Nielsen said that isn’t accurate. “We don’t have any evidence that students’ tests were completely lost,” he said. “Every teacher codes (categorizes) their tests. If a student didn’t participate, then the teacher needs to code it. The most common is parental exclusion, but there are 16 codes and that was the data that was still needing to be inputted.” Those numbers, 4,583 students who didn’t test for various reasons, were down compared to previous years. An example, he said, was that there were reports of 381 students coded as a health excuse who didn’t complete the test. In 2016, 1,150 students were excused for a health reason. “This year, we had 95% take the RISE test,” he said, up from 91% to 92% the past three years. While RISE testing isn’t mandatory, Nielsen said that come spring 2020, there will be academic incentive to do well on the assessments that align with the core curriculum standards. “There is language in the statue that a teacher can use students who participate and show proficiency can improve their class grade,” he said, adding that “scores can’t penalize a grade.” Such incentives would be in a school or teacher disclosure statement to be transparent, he said. What might further confuse parents this year is that RISE replaced Utah’s SAGE (Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence) testing, resulting in questions of how they can compare the two year-end examination scores. Nielsen said that originally SAGE testing was written for students in grades three through 10. However, with changes in the test, including when the ACT became the standard for high school sophomores, Nielsen said it was time to rename the year-end assessment. “These are still our questions, similar ones to the SAGE test, that align to our core curriculum,” he said about the questions that are scrutinized by Utah teachers and parents. Currently, the state board is looking for a long-term provider to give the RISE assessment. “Every year, things happen out of our control,” Nielsen said. “We knew there were problems in Texas and after we selected Questar, in New York and Tennessee. We asked what happened and received assurances that the issues would not occur here. We took proactive action and prepared for them, but, unfortunately, we still had issues.” l
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Title I families grateful for boys’, community’s hand up By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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o an onlooker, it appeared that Copperview Elementary was having a gigantic yard sale as items from bed linens, coffee tables, dishes and clothes stretched across the front of the school campus. But there also were boxes of food, that to many families who attend Canyons School District’s four Title I schools — Copperview, Midvale, East Midvale and Sandy — was much appreciated. The efforts came together between Boy Scouts Tyler Balls and Hawkin Vawdrey, and their Draper Latter-day Saints second ward church, who assisted the teens in gathering items to hold the Community Give-Away as part of their Eagle projects. “We learned from Copperview’s assistant principal that a lot of the population at these schools are refugees in need of food and furniture,” said Hawkin, a ninth-grader at Corner Canyon High. “The people in the ward embraced the idea so Tyler gathered the donations of furniture, silverware and items for the home while I worked to get the contributions of the food.” Over two months, Hawkin gathered 60 boxes and 25 bags of food and his counterpart received enough donations to flow from the front yard to the sidewalk of the elementary school.
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Lisa Wright, a member of the Draper ward, said that the two boys organized the items and got volunteers to bring them to the school. “They had them sorted by category, had people help load everything out and be here to hand out the items,” she said. “It’s so rewarding to see how grateful these people are.” Mahammad Alkhalaf, who moved to Utah from Syria, said he was looking for Christmas tree accessories for his family. Doris Hernandez, who originally lived in Mexico, said she was looking for a kitchen table. “I found sheets and am looking for a pair of shoes for my second-grader,” she said. Midvale Middle sixth-grader Mubarak Alshaher translated for his mother, Rashdah Al Jashaam. “We needed clothes, sofa, TV, chairs, tables, a mixer, a meat grinder and anything, sheets and blankets, for our bed,” he said, adding that his family with six children moved two years ago from Iraq. “We haven’t found everything, but this helps so much.” Hawkin took a minute from helping people to soak in his accomplishments: “This At Copperview Elementary School, families from Canyons School District’s four Title I schools could select is awesome. It makes it worth it.” l donated items collected by two Boy Scouts and a Draper church. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
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The holidays are here! It has been fun to see the neighborhoods and children visiting their friends and neighbors, promising to be good in exchange for a morsel of candy. It has also been amazing to see the decorations at so many homes. Very plain and “normal” adults also have fun with out-of-body exhibits as ghouls, movie stars, athletes and the like. What fun! In November, our City will honor our Veterans. What a national blessing each of these men and women are to their Country and its citizens. Thank you to each one. WWII vets are all but disappearing now. They have returned to their God. I hope you have thanked any that you have in your acquaintance.
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Our City continues to morph. I am amazed at the number of “For Sale” signs I see in the neighborhoods. It is not a large number but indicates that people are transitioning through our city after years of being a citizen here. Some have lived decades as our neighbors. Some have passed on, some have found bigger homes for their growing family, others have found smaller homes now that he family is raised. Others have no desire to mow lawns again. Others are looking for their first ever garden patch in their backyard. This is a beautiful quality Midvale has – a place for everyone to live happily in whatever phase of life they are in. We have begun the final preparations as a city to make sure we have a complete count of all men, women and children who reside in our city. Many more notifications will come to you in preparation for the Decennial Census of 2020. Help us in your neighborhood, in your family, among your friends and work associates, to encourage that all who live among us are counted in the 2020 Census. Your city administrators devote many hours, days, weeks, months and years to attend to the multiplicity of needs of our residents, the utilities, streets, lights, sewer and waste removal, permits for building, inspections, police and fire work – many times in the night – to make sure you are safe, and your neighborhood streets are clean. Which reminds me: November 1st through March 1st there is no street parking between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Snow removal by our Streets Department is critical to the safety of all of us and those who pass through our City. If impeded, our Public Works drivers will contact Unified Police Department of vehicles on the streets during snow removal periods. Best practice is to park off the street over the winter months. Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family and loved ones. And thanks to our veterans.
Brain Health Most people don’t start thinking about brain health until they get older and start to have some memory loss; but there are many things we can do to keep our brain as healthy as possible throughout our lifetime. According to the World Health Organization, there are six pillars of brain health that can help us sustain good brain function and cognitive fitness into old age. The six pillars are: 1. Eat a plant-based diet like a Mediterranean diet which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, unsaturated oils and plant sources of proteins. 2. Exercise regularly by walking 30 minutes a day, participating in an exercise class or swimming.
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3. Get enough sleep. A key to keeping our brain working is to shut it off for 7–9 hours a night.
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5. Nurture social contacts by spending time with others, engaging in stimulating conversation, and staying in touch and connected with family and friends.
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In The Middle of Everything Officer of the Month – August 2019 Officer Travis Clark On August 9, 2019 officers were dispatched to the Staybridge Hotel for an unresponsive 18-month-old child that had reportedly drowned in the bathtub. Detective Clark had heard the call and responded. Detective Clark located the room and contacted the toddler’s parents who had the toddler laying on the floor not breathing and unresponsive. He went to work and began life saving efforts including chest compressions and back blows (CPR). After a short time, Officer Clark was able to revive the child and get her breathing again. He was able to stabilize the toddler before other officer’s and medical personnel arrived. The toddler was later taken to Primary Children’s Hospital via ambulance where she was able to begin a full recovery. Six days later, the toddler was able return home with her parents suffering no long-term medical issues related to this incident. The doctors stated that due to Detectives Clarks quick response and knowledge of how to properly perform CPR, he saved the child’s life and prevented further injures. We commend Officer Clark for his life saving efforts and for his professionalism and dedication to his duties.
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As we head into winter, Midvale City would like to remind residents about parking regulations to ensure plowing operations run smoothly and efficiently throughout the community. Residents are encouraged to avoid parking on the street during winter months so that snow plow crews can safely clear the streets during storms. Midvale Municipal Code makes it unlawful to park a motor vehicle on any City street longer than 3 minutes when loading or unloading passengers and 30 minutes when loading, unloading or delivering property from November 1 through March 1 between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please help us out by not parking on the streets as it will allow unobstructed access for our snow plow drivers.
Officer of the Month – September 2019 Officer Mark Utley During this short time as the Hillcrest High School Resource Officer (SRO), Officer Utley has established a solid relationship with the school administration and as well as the Canyons School District. Numerous positive comments have been made to Midvale Administrators regarding Officer Utley’s positive influence and presence at the school as well as he continuously growing relationship with his students. In the first three months as the SRO Officer Utley has taken firearms out of the school, dealt with a possibly armed aggressive student, dealt with social media threats made toward the school, made narcotic arrests, and has proactively patrolled the school grounds and surrounding area taking care of issues related not only to his students but to the community. Further, Officer Utley has established relationships with some of the more at-risk students and helped mentor and guide them in the right direction. This has included responding to matters outside of his normal work hours and on multiple occasions spending a great deal of his days off working on issues related to Hillcrest High School and his students. We commend and recognize Officer Utley as the September 2019 Officer Of The Month for his outstanding work.
Breast Cancer Awareness
In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the Mayor and City Council issued a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Help us make a difference! Encourage the women in your life to schedule a mammogram. Early detection saves lives.
Left to right: City Attorney Lisa Garner, Council members Paul Glover, Bryant Brown, Dustin Gettel and Quinn Sperry, Mayor Robert Hale, and Police Chief Randy Thomas.
New Outdoor Gear Store Opens Mountain Republic Ribbon Cutting Mayor Robert Hale and council members Quinn Sperry, Paul Hunt and Paul Glover celebrated the opening of Mountain Republic at their ribbon cutting ceremony on October 12. Located next to KOU Korean BBQ of Utah at 7157 S State Street, Mountain Republic is a brand new factory direct outdoor gear store that believes nature is a force that unites us all. Their goal is to provide the highest quality adventure products at affordable prices in order to strengthen that bond. What better place to start their story than the mountainous state of Utah? Stop by to browse their comprehensive collection of equipment and gear, or just to talk with them about anything outdoor related! People are both the same and different all at once, but we’re all #UnitedByNature
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MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION – November 5 In mid-October ballots will be mailed for the November 5, 2019 Municipal General Election, which is being conducted mainly by mail. In conjunction with vote-by-mail, Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers will be available for those who need to vote in person: • Individuals who did not receive a ballot for various reasons, including those who moved and did not update their address. (They may vote by showing ID and proof of residency.) • Individuals utilizing same-day voter registration. The law allows for voter registration at Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers. (Identification AND proof of residency is required to register and vote on the same day.) • Individuals who need the amenities of the electronic voting machines, which offer an audio ballot and enlarged text. Included below is a list of the Early Voting and Election Day Vote Centers for the General Election. Voters may vote at any one of the locations, regardless of where they reside in the County. Ballot drop-box locations (now open 24/7 until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day) are listed on the last page of the enclosed ballot instructions and on the website. Voted ballots may also be dropped at an Early Voting or Election Day Vote Center during voting hours. EARLY VOTING (Note: Identification is required to vote in person.) • In the County Clerk’s Election Division - 2001 South State Street, South Building, Room S1-200. Weekdays, Tuesday, October 22nd through Monday, November 4th (8:00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m.)
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LOCATION Bingham Creek Library Bingham Canyon Lions Club Bluffdale City Hall Columbus Community Center Cottonwood Heights City Hall Draper City Hall Federal Heights LDS Church First Congregational Church Herriman City Hall Holladay City Hall Kearns Senior Center Lone Peak Indoor Pavilion Magna Senior Center Marmalade Library Midvale City Hall Millcreek Library Murray City Hall River’s Bend NW Senior Center Riverton Senior Center Sandy Senior Center SLCO Government Center Sorenson Multicultural Center Taylorsville City Hall Trolley Square U of U Marriott Library UFA Fire Station Emigration 119 West Jordan Library (Viridian) West Valley City Hall
ADDRESS 4834 W 9000 S 8660 W Hillcrest St (10390 S) 2222 W 14400 S 2531 S 400 E 2277 E Bengal Blvd (7600 S) 1020 E Pioneer Rd (12400 S) 1300 E Fairfax Rd (335 N) 2150 S Foothill Dr (2755 E) 5355 W Herriman Main St (13100 S) 4580 S 2300 E 4851 W 4715 S 10140 S 700 E 9228 W Magna Main St (2700 S) 280 W 500 N 7505 S Holden St (720 W) 2266 E Evergreen Ave 5025 S State St (100 E) 1300 W 300 N 12914 S Redwood Rd (1700 W) 9310 S 1300 E 2001 S State St (100 E) 855 W California Ave (1305 S) 2600 W Taylorsville Blvd (5320 S) 600 S 700 E, # D-117 295 S 1500 E 5025 Emigration Canyon Rd 8030 S 1825 W 3600 S Constitution Blvd (2700 W)
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Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre Production of PINOCCHIO An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of PINOCCHIO on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Midvale Performing Arts Center located at 695 W. Center St. Midvale, Utah from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:50 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students rehearse approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes each day, Monday through Friday. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Midvale Performing Arts Center. PINOCCHIO is part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre unique international touring project and is presented in Midvale by the Midvale Arts Council.
In The Middle of Everything Important Recycling Changes A common misconception people have about recycling is that it simply means placing materials in their curbside recycling bin— as much as possible. However, recycling is actually a system of collecting and processing used materials that still have value, in order to transform them into new products. This means not everything is recyclable. And just because a product has a recycling symbol on the bottom does not mean it’s recyclable or should be placed in your curbside bin. So, why is it important to debunk the recycling myth? Though most of us are well-intentioned, when we put materials in the bin that do not belong, we’re actually contaminating the recycling stream, which negatively impacts our environment and economy. We need your help to Recycle Right! Paper is recyclable but does not belong in the co-mingled curbside bin. The minute paper becomes wet or soiled, it becomes unusable for recycling. It can only be recycled if it stays clean and dry, and is delivered to the appropriate drop-off location. Drop off areas are designated throughout the cities at local elementary schools and we hope to add more at City Hall, Public Works, Libraries, etc. Green Fiber, a local company will collect the clean paper and recycle it into insulation. What types of items should no longer be placed in the bin? Newspapers, grocery bags, trash bags, bagged recyclables, junk mail, paper, glossy magazines, yogurt cups, cereal boxes, takeout containers, etc. If it’s not part of the “Big 3” materials listed, they should not go in your recycling bin.
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By Steve Hirchak, Vice-Chair On Wednesday, October 17, the Community Council hosted its annual candidate forum. It was a great opportunity for Midvale residents to get to know the candidates and ask them questions. We appreciate all of the candidates and community members who participated. On November 6, the Community Council will be electing its new leadership for 2020 and will be providing an opportunity to get to know the city’s new code enforcement officer. The Community Council is focused on community engagement and dialogue, and is open to the public, with the business portion of the meeting at 6:15 p.m. The community watch briefing and code enforcement presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. We are looking for new members, especially if you live in Midvale City Council District 3. Follow us on Facebook (@midvalecommunitycouncil) and come check us out. We’d love to see you there.
Hillcrest Hope Squad circle Liberty Park for Out of Darkness walk By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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he cheerleaders waved their pompons and students joined in circling Liberty Park. It could have looked like a typical school event, but instead, it was an event that reached nearly 7,000 area residents who walked in support of suicide prevention and awareness. The Out of Darkness walk, created by the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, was chaired by Shari Elliott, who lost her son to suicide July 15, 2013. “The biggest thing is people are afraid to talk about it and we hope to break that stigma that holds people back,” she said. “Our first goal is participation; second is fundraising. Our kids are dealing with a lot of stuff on their phones with social media that wasn’t the norm years ago. We want to give them hope and have them connect with others who understand, can help, relate and have been there.” While the fundraising can help in investing in creating educational programs, advocate for public policy and support survivors of suicide loss, the focus, Elliott said, is to encourage involvement. That’s one reason Hillcrest High social studies teacher David Veenstra joined members of the school’s 40-member Hope Squad and participate at the walk – to serve as a role model. “It’s important for kids to know they have support and to bring this issue out to the public,” he said. “We need to be willing to talk about it.” During the event, walkers could choose to wear beads, each symbolizing a message or perhaps, they themselves have struggled, or have lost someone from suicide, Elliott said. “Schools didn’t prepare students and my son was 15 when he began to shut down. I can see and know others’ stories by the beads. I’ve worn beads to remember my son and complete strangers have come up to me and given me a hug, without a word spoken. There’s a bond,” she said. Elliott also said it has become easier for students to find help with the recent introduction of the statewide SafeUT app, which provides real-time crisis intervention with counselors to youth through texting as well as a confidential tip message to school administrators on bullying, threats, violence and depression. “It’s a crucial tool for adolescents since many of them have cell phones,” she said. Hillcrest High sophomore Jacob Soto said he is familiar with the app as a member of the Hope Squad, a student group that serves as the “eyes and ears” of the school. His focus is to befriend his classmates. “Middle school was really hard; people said all sorts of rude comments; I realized that
Hillcrest Hope Squad members join thousands of others to participate in the Out of Darkness suicide awareness walk in Liberty Park. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
others can go through that and wanted to help others feel more comfortable at school,” he said. “Everyone needs a friend, someone to talk to and so that’s why I’m here — just to support other people and help them.” That’s also why Alta High cheerleaders got involved during the Out of the Darkness walk. “We want to show we care,” freshman Kynzie Henriod said. Cheer squad member Bailee Selders agreed. “We want to support the walk; it’s a good cause; and we want to support everyone,” she said. Alta cheer team parent Leigh Warby said that the subject reaches all students. “It has an impact on them,” she said. “Just feeling left out — they all have gotten so many texts and have seen the effects of being left behind. We want to be supportive, to build up community.” Other organizations, community groups and individuals took part in the walk, which had an estimated 3,000 people sign up on the walk day, and afterward was cleaned up by Skyline High students. “We’re outgrowing Liberty Park,” Elliott said. “We’re opening up conversations. It’s a good thing, but we’re going to have to look for another spot.” l
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Rook no farther — Midvalley introduces chess program By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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idvalley third-grader Ariana Aquinin used to sit, watching others play, without having the opportunity to learn. “It looks like so much fun,” she said. “I wanted to play, but I didn’t know how.” Now, thanks to a new chess program being introduced to beginning players at lunch, she will learn what checkmate means and how to castle. And that’s OK in the words of French chess grand master Savielly Tartakower, who said, “Every chess master was once a beginner.” Midvalley’s program also has advanced level, so those who already know how to play will have the opportunity to challenge their classmates to a game to improve their skill, said Principal Tamra Baker. “Chess is a game that involves great strategy and introduces our students to thinking, especially spatial thinking so they’re thinking multiple steps ahead, while learning a new activity and practicing taking turns,” she said. “They’re listening, focusing, getting feedback, being kind and learning.” Under Midvalley instructional aide Sarah Wardell, third- through fifth-grade students come during their lunch recess to learn the basics or practice playing. “We had a lot of interest, about 35 stu-
dents per grade level,” she said. “With the beginning group, we’ve learned what the pieces are called, how they move and how to set up a game. We’re now playing a group game. They’re super excited and helping each other to understand it. We’re just thrilled with the interest.” While Wardell says she is a “willing learner” and is “staying a step ahead” of the students, she welcomes community members to volunteer and help with the students. “I’d love to have even playing outside of lunchtime practice or are being coached by family members.” Third-grader Sadie Smyth is one of those. “I signed up and have never played, but I wanted to try it,” she said. “My dad plays and has been teaching me at home. He asks me, ‘what is your opponent’s plan?’ and ‘does it put my other pieces in jeopardy of being captured?’” That may be advice in line to what 27year world chess champion Emmanuel Lasker once said, “When you see a good move, look for a better one.” Baker, who hopes chess will help students with their logic, said “everything about chess is mathematical,” but she also hopes it will be fun as turn-of-the-century chess teacher Siegbert Tarrasch noted, “Chess, like
love, like music, has the power to make men “It’s become big here. We hear students happy.” talking about chess to each other,” she said. She hopes the program will evolve into Wardell agrees: “They are talking in the students playing in tournaments, and hope- halls and others are wanting to learn. It’s confully, holding a school tournament in the tagious.” l spring.
Third-graders Sadie Smyth and Ariana Aquinin joined Midvalley’s new chess program to learn how to play. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
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n Nov. 5, Sego Lily Spa at 7475 S. Union Park Ave. in Midvale will participate in a nationwide event called Sparks of Light. The event encourages spas to donate services to people who are battling cancer and to their caregivers. “This is my first year as spa director, and I am really excited to be a part of this day. I’ve heard such good feedback about past years. It’s a very emotional day for people,” said Alisa Draper, spa director for Sego Lily. In addition to the Midvale location, the Bountiful and Layton locations will also participate. To sign up, call the spa and make an appointment for Nov. 5 between noon and 6 p.m. The services offered this year are a 60-minute massage, pedicure or facial. The Sparks of Light project was started nationally by Vicky Weis. Several years ago, she watched her mother Faye battle lung cancer. She noticed that when she’d rub her feet
or paint her nails, the human touch made her feel much better. Draper said she believes in that healing power. “It’s the human touch. Touch heals. There are many studies that talk about it. It helps you feel connected to another human, and that connection that you get with something like a spa service can make all the difference,” Draper said. Patients are also encouraged to bring in one of their caregivers for a free service. “The caregivers suffer, too, between the stress of caring for someone and taking them to appointments. It’s a huge commitment, and you’re constantly giving to someone else. Caregivers need the love, too. They need someone to take care of them,” Draper said. To give their clients the best service, Draper said they need to bring in a note from their doctor stating that they’re cleared to receive the service. Notes can also be sent elec-
tronically. And anyone receiving spa services needs to fill out an intake form, so Draper said it’s a good idea to arrive several minutes early. Draper also said they are mindful of patients who can’t tolerate strong smells. “The spa itself will not have a strong smell. If you’re sensitive to smells, let the person on the phone know and let your therapist know. We just had a meeting to talk about the products we use and how the seasonal ones may be too strong for our Sparks of Light clients. We can cater our products to anyone’s needs. We want to give them the best service we can,” Draper said. Most of the spa staff chooses to donate their service. “As a staff, we encourage [therapists] to donate their time. We will pay them just the same for their time if they choose, but most of them say no. They want to donate,” Draper said. Draper said there are still appointments open, and people can call 801-566-2502 to schedule their pedicure, massage or facial. “This [event] is life changing. You’re going through hell and it’s nice to have someone make you feel good. I’ve heard so many positive stories, and I’m very excited to be a part of it,” Draper said. l
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These are our friends; these are our teams’ – Cottonwood, Hillcrest fans back their programs By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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n email from an unfamiliar name came across Cottonwood High Principal Terri Roylance’s computer. She clicked it open and was read: “I was at the game Friday night and wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your student body at the game!! I know it’s been a tough season for your team, but the student section was awesome!! They were upbeat, loud and motivating while cheering for your great boys on the field!! It’s difficult to keep the energy up when you are getting beat; but your students and cheerleaders have fabulous school spirit. Your band is very talented and the game announcer was also very good!! I just wanted to pass along to you that many of us parents were very impressed with your Cottonwood students at the game!! I wish your football team the best of luck this season!!” “It was from a parent from the opposing team last Friday who had attended our home game,” Roylance said. “We lost; we have not won a game all season. But she wrote how impressed she was with our school, our spirit, our students kept cheering, our band playing, our team trying. Sometimes when kids start losing, they lose all grace and play dirty, not our kids. They play clean, they’re respectful of the officials, they play competitively until the end of the game.” And even afterward, she said as students often bring a box of plastic gloves and sacks and then, they stay after to help clean the stands at home — and at opposing games. Cottonwood lost to Highland, 0-63. Their record this season, at press deadline, was 0-9. Nearby Hillcrest High students can sympathize with their loss, having been hopeful at half in their game against Highland when the score was 17-21, before Highland scored 20 consecutive points to close out the game, 17-41. Hillcrest’s only win this season was against 3A Providence Hall. “When our kids are on the field or court, we put forth the effort to battle to do better, score more points, succeed over them,” Hillcrest band director Austin Hilla said. “When our peers put forth that effort, we put in the time and work alongside them that compounds their effort to mirror the team. Our motto is ‘every rep, every rehearsal, every performance.’ We’re going to put forth that effort to make it better than before. It’s our culture to do it right, to get it done. If you win or lose, you go to play to support the team, no matter what.” While the teams will meet Oct. 16 for last place in region play, their battles aren’t just football. Earlier this season, the two schools met in girls’ soccer and ended up tying 1-1.
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High student body president Kate Timmerman says, “We support everyone and are proud to be Huskies.” (Julie Slama/City Journals)
“We had so many shots on goal, but we were so thankful when we scored, we walked away feeling as if we won,” said one Hillcrest parent, adding that when the Huskies scored a goal against region rival Brighton in the next game, “the girls celebrated as if they won the game.” Brighton students also support their victorious teams, but unlike these two neighboring schools, the Bengals have achieved a feat unmatched by any other high school in Utah: 120 team state championship titles in 50 years. Not to take anything away from Brighton or other schools with champion teams, but Roylance said that generally it takes more to cheer for teams who aren’t victorious. “It’s easier to cheer for a winning team than for ones who struggle, but our kids are always there. It can get discouraging to have a tough season, but against Highland, our kids were as loud and had as much fun in the first
quarters as the last,” she said. “Our kids are really good kids. They are driven and want to come out and support, these are amongst the best students and leaders I’ve ever seen.” Hillcrest High’s student body adviser Shannon Hurst said it’s the Husky culture to be involved. “It’s tradition to be involved, no matter the scoreboard or performance,” she said. “It’s what makes the high school experience. Our SBOs (student body officers) do a good job. Whether or not we’re winning, they stay positive and I feel like our crowds are bigger. Our fans are good. We’re unified in the love and support of the people there. Our students are providing that energy and cheering to help, whether it’s yelling at a cross country meet or a moment in a burst of play on the basketball court.” Senior Kate Timmerman is Hillcrest’s student body president. “These are our friends; these are our
teams and we support them,” she said. “When you’re a student-athlete, you can tell, no matter the score, that our fans are constantly cheering.” Timmerman knows it firsthand as a fouryear member of the Hillcrest soccer team. “It’s super hard. We play teams twice and it’s not fun losing all the time. But we see our potential and how far we’ve come and approach everything with a positive attitude. It unifies our school. We’re proud of who we are, whether its academics, soccer, musical performances. We support everyone and are proud to be Huskies,” she said. In fact, both schools have award-winning performance arts departments and their robotics teams both competed at world competition in their rookie seasons and enjoy success in other programs. Hilla said the music program helps with school spirit. “The music can pump them up. We have pieces and cadences for the offense or defense. We want to be there to help create the atmosphere, the energy, through music,” he said. “Regardless if we win or lose, the band is there no matter what.” He said that helps create a Husky culture of closeness and support. “We’re born into our family, but as we get older, we choose another sort of family, one that is supportive of each other. Our school spirit, our community, our student body cares about what we’re doing. Our kids want to be good, positive, helpful, help make the world better — and we can see what our positive impact is and how it unifies us,” Hilla said. School leaders at both schools boost spirit through tossing school gear in the stands, create promotion nights such as a chalk fight and tailgate party at Hillcrest or face paint and games with pizza at Cottonwood, and even dress-up for themed nights at the games. “Our kids come to the game and have a lot of fun with them,” Roylance said about the Colt fans. “We just had fluorescent theme and it’s just fun to see what they come up with every week. And each month, the peer leader group sets themes for the year and goals for each month, helping our students be positive and the best they can.” Cottonwood Peer Leadership Team president and senior Angela Black sets a goal to make friends and make everyone feel welcome. “Our school spirit is amazing, whether or not our teams are great,” she said. “It matters that we’re all trying and doing our best. You can’t do good unless you have someone behind you so that’s our job, we have to be sure to be the ones behind them. l
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Try the GetOutPass for giving the gift of experience By Christy Jepson | christy@mycityjournals.com
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ith the holidays approaching, are you wondering what to get your kids that doesn’t require batteries or USB cords? What about investing in something that guarantees family fun time? What about instead of buying toys that usually last 12 days, you buy something that lasts 12 months? The GetOutPass might be your perfect solution for a new holiday gift this year. The GetOutPass is a fairly new entertainment pass which offers pass holders the opportunity to visit 17 venues in the Salt Lake Valley, 20 venues in Utah County, 13 in Davis/Weber Area, seven in the Logan area, and four venues in the St. George area. You also get a one-time yearly admission to their featured venues: Lagoon, Cowabunga Bay, Brighton Resort, and one Cherry Peak concert ticket. According to their website, some of the venues allow weekly visits, some monthly visits, some quarterly visits and some you visit just once during the 12-month period. The GetOutPass was created in 2017 by three friends: Charles Belliston, TC Krueger and Taggart Krueger. “Our goal was to get more families out doing more things together. We all felt that too many people were just spending days and evenings at home watching Netflix and playing Fortnite. We decided we needed to come up with a solution, we wanted people out doing things together and
creating memories,” said Belliston, one of the cofounders. So, with this goal in mind, the three of them created a statewide pass that allows families the chance to spend more time together while offering more opportunities to visit places they normally wouldn’t visit. They can see their hard work paying off because of the success of the pass since it started two years ago. Utah is not the only place where you can get a GetOutPass. The company has expanded and now offers passes in Idaho, Washington, Colorado and the Sacramento, California area. Although each pass has a different price and offers different attractions and venues, the pass works the same way. “The GetOutPass really is an awesome thing for both families and venues. That’s why it’s such a growing success,” Belliston said. The Utah GetOutPass is $149.95 per person and includes almost $3,000 in free admissions all year. Some of the Salt Lake area attractions include Cowabunga Bay, Fat Cats, Jump Around Utah, Bazooka Ball, Brighton Ski Resort, Chaos Escape Rooms and more. “We are constantly adding new places for our members to get out and enjoy making memories. Every time a new venue is added, it’s simply a bonus for our members, we never charge anything to our existing members, they simply get the new offers for free,” Bel-
liston said. The up-front cost might seem a little pricey in comparison to other local passes, but the pass pays for itself if you just go to the four featured venues: Lagoon, Cowabunga Bay, Brighton Resort and Cherry Hill. Then all the other 65 attractions statewide are just an extra bonus while building memories,
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going to new places and having fun for 12 months. For a list of all the attractions and venues on the Utah GetOutPass and for more information visit getoutpass.com. The pass is good for 12 consecutive months from the date of purchase. l
SOME OF THE SALT LAKE AREA ATTRACTIONS • Lagoon (one admission yearly) • Cowabunga Bay (one admission yearly) • Brighton Ski Resort (one admission yearly) • Cherry Peak Summer Concert Series (one admission yearly) • Fat Cats (weekly admission) • Momentum (one admission yearly) • Kangaroo Zoo (three free admissions) • Paintball Addicts (unlimited visits) • Bazooka Ball (monthly admission) • Jump Around Utah (quarterly admission)
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hanksgiving, aka Turkey Day, is rarely about the turkey anymore, as the percentage of herbivores continues to rise. Thanksgiving isn’t as common anymore either, it seems that “Friendsgiving” is much more prominent. Just as the traditional food and holiday is favoring alternatives, you might need some alternatives for the holiday cooking as well. Since it’s rumored (dare I say, proven?) that the price of turkey spikes for the holiday, let’s find a cheaper alternative for that. Don’t worry, if you’re a diehard carnivore, there’s still meat alternatives for you: which may include stew meat, ham, chicken or fish. Fantastic vegetarian and vegan alternatives exist for everything Thanksgiving. Alternatives to turkey include: cauliflower steaks, pot pie, mushroom Wellington, cauliflower alfredo, gobi musallam (whole roasted cauliflower) and lasagna soup. Alternatives to gravy include: soup, mushroom gravy and onion gravy. Alternatives to stuffing include: stuffed acorn squash or bell peppers, mushroom croissant stuffing and carrot soufflés. Alternatives to mashed potatoes include cauliflower gratin, mac and cheese (preferably topped with bread crumbs), sweet potatoes and scalloped corn casserole. And well, as long as you’re not tossing milk and meat into everything you’re cooking, you won’t need to alter your favorite recipe for green bean casserole, dinner rolls,
cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Luckily, there are many dishes that can appease both the carnivores and herbivores. Sometimes, you just need to split the batch of whatever you’re cooking in half; leaving half for the vegetarians and vegans and half for the carnivores. Pizza, pasta, rice bowls and mashed potatoes all work great for compromise dishes. (Please be mindful of the kitchenware you’re using when cooking these dishes as some vegetarians have nightmares about cross-contamination.) Make sure not to forget the salad! Thanksgiving is a great time to get crazy with salads. Go fruity with a grape salad, a Honeycrisp apple salad, a pear salad, pomegranate salad or a mango-berry salad. Throw some fruit on top of your leafy greens, and you can’t go wrong. Or get rid of those leafy greens altogether and make a “fluffs” or Jell-O salad. If you go this route though, read the ingredients on the package—some fluff’s and Jell-O’s are not vegan friendly. Now, if you haven’t jumped onboard with Friendsgiving yet, consider this your formal invitation. It’s a holiday-themed event centered around fantastic food and friends that doesn’t involve the risk of (politically-charged) arguments with the relatives. If you are hosting or attending a Friendsgiving, you have more options. Since Friendsgiving usually functions more like a potluck, the more extravagant you get with
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andwiched between October and December, November is the bologna of months. Everyone pulls it out, gives it a sniff, then tosses it in the trash. Once Halloween is over, we blast into a frenzy of Christmas shopping and decorating, forgetting all about this beautiful month full of autumn leaves, crisp apples and carb overload. We need a marketing team to change the perception of November from “Brownish month when we count our blessings” to “A kaleidoscope of excitement. And pie.” Okay, maybe “kaleidoscope” is overkill, and it’s hard to spell, but you get the idea. Thanksgiving continues its reign as the best holiday between Halloween and Christmas but even the cherished turkey day has its opponents. It’s almost impossible to tell the origin story of Thanksgiving without pissing someone off. Let’s just say people living in America (probably not its original name) in the 1600s created the first Chuck-A-Rama, minus the carrot-filled Jell-O. In the U.S., any holiday that has the tagline “An Attitude of Gratitude” is doomed from the start but what if we created a terrifying mascot? People like threats and merchandising. What if Gerta the Ghoulishly Grateful Goose (sold as a freakish Beanie Babies stuffed animal) flies into your bedroom on Thanksgiving Eve to make sure you’re being thankful. Not enough gratitude? She pecks your forehead and flies off with your pumpkin pies. Instead of Elf on the Shelf, how about
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Goose on the Loose? You read it here first, people. What else happens in November . . . ? Election Day! The first Tuesday after the first Monday when the moon is full and pythons are mating, is set aside for foreign nations to measure success by screwing up election results with fake social media content. As opposed, to genuine social media content. Consider this year a dry-run for the 2020 Apocalyptic Election to End all Elections. Black Friday is also in November. What if we protest Black Friday sales and refuse to shop or decorate for Christmas until, call me crazy, December 1? Christmas is sneaky. Once you allow Christmas tree lots to set up in November, it’s an easy slide into year-round Christmas where everyone is miserable and broke. Charles Dickens could (posthumously) pen a story where we learn Ebenezer Scrooge was right all along, perhaps titled, “A Christmas Peril.” Movember is also a thing where men are encouraged to grow moustaches to raise awareness for the importance of shaving – and men’s health issues. A group of women have also sworn to stop shaving for the month. That group is called Europe. The first Wednesday in November is Stress Awareness Day, created by parents who realize Christmas is weeks away and their children are reaching frenetic levels of idiocy. Maybe November needs its own alcoholic beverage that we start drinking on this day.
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