Midvale Journal | April 2023

SISTERS WIN STATE TITLES, HUSKIES CAPTURE BATTLE OF THE AXE AGAIN

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

In one Hillcrest High family, two sisters take it all out fighting—on the mat.

The two self-described best friends—sophomore Eliza and freshman Eva Zimmerman—each took 5A individual state titles in wrestling.

“I had tears because I was so happy when I watched Eva win,” Eliza said. “It was extreme happiness. It was Hillcrest’s first title for girls wrestling.”

Eliza couldn’t celebrate the rest of the meet with her. She had to get in her mindset for her own moment on the mat—“and that was difficult to do.”

Coming off a hurt shoulder and elbow injury, Eliza biked and ran and didn’t wrestle.

“I hadn’t been on the mat in the two weeks since divisionals. It was hard; I wanted to be in the room,” she said.

Eliza, at 120 pounds, followed her sister, pinning all four of her opponents.

“It is way cooler to be sharing this moment with my sister,” Eliza said.

Eva cheered on her sister.

“We’re both state champs and we’re celebrating,” said the 100-pound wrestler.

The two were also excited for their brother.

Senior Ezekiel “Zeke” Zimmerman had his own success at state, placing sixth in the 113-pound classification.

Zeke, who wrestled in club before he took the mat as a 78-pound freshman four years ago, introduced the sport to Eliza, who passed it along to Eva. Wrestling is becoming a

During Battle of the Axe, senior Briona Love pins her Brighton opponent as her coach looks on.

Hillcrest High unified basketball team scores on and off the court

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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High junior Nancy Diaz was warming up for her second game of a regional tournament, sinking nearly every shot.

“I’m happy I’m shooting well, and we won,” she said about her four baskets. “I like to play with my friends; our team has a lot of fun.”

In unified basketball, there are five players on the court—three athletes and two unified partners. Teams play against other squads of the same ability in two eight-minute halves. Supported by Special Olympics and the Utah High School Activities Association, unified sports has both a competitive and a player development level, the latter which provides more of a cooperative environment with partners being teammates and mentors.

UHSAA referee Paul Madsen said he appreciates unified basketball.

“There’s great sportsmanship,” he said. “Everyone is helping each other. It’s wonderful to see.”

That is the sentiment of Hillcrest senior Edwin Salinas Garcia.

“I like to help people and it’s fun to support our athletes and play together,” he said. “Unified basketball is all about the Special Olympics kids—giving them a chance to score and being in the forefront.”

Diaz, who also is the goalkeeper for the school’s unified soccer team, has played all three years with Salinas Garcia. This year, the Huskies had two basketball teams, and while Salinas Garcia played on the other team, they practiced together.

“We all have fun and many of us are involved in LIA (Latinos in Action) so we do things together,” he said, adding that he wants to play unified sports at Utah State University next year where he plans to pursue a math major.

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In recent years, Hillcrest’s unified team has been grateful of the support of LIA at every tournament game in soccer and basketball, filling the bleachers with signs and cheering.

At the regional tournament, Canyons Education Foundation Officer Denise Haycock also appreciated the partnerships between Jordan and Canyons foundations and the support of sponsors, including Scheels in

providing equipment for the unified athletes.

As Hillcrest’s two teams faced different opponents on different courts at the same time, head coach Shannon Hurst relied upon her former student-athlete, now assistant coach, Tanner Cluff to oversee one team.

“I had the same adrenaline rush I had as a player,” said Cuff, a 2019 Hillcrest graduate, who not only competed in the 2018 USA Special Olympic games in soccer, but also

has played on Real Salt Lake’s unified soccer team. “I was there as the coach, but I let the partners take the lead in guiding the athletes on the court. I like coaching and seeing the kids on the court executing the plays and skills that we practiced.”

In the first game, Tanner coached Hillcrest against Jordan High.

“The first game was hard and when they lost, coach Hurst came over and told them

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Hillcrest High’s unified basketball student-athletes and coach played in the state championship tournament during inclusion week. (Photo courtesy of Special Olympics)

to forget it and not be down on themselves. I agreed; she was right. I learned that when we lost my senior year. They just needed to refocus and be positive. We did that my senior year and I was able to hit a turn-around three that helped us win,” he said.

Hillcrest bounced back to beat Riverton High for third place. The school’s other team coached by Hurst and assistant Becca Remy won its division.

Diaz, who accepted a blue ribbon with her teammates, was not just excited about going to state, but she also remembered the parade of athletes, lined with cheerleaders and professional team mascots cheering for them.

“State is exciting, and we get to make more friends as we play,” she said.

In Utah, involvement in unified high school basketball has skyrocketed. This year, there were the most teams in its history competing to play at state—73 teams competed for 32 state seeds, said Courtnie Worthen, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools manager.

At the March 8 state unified basketball tournament, both Hillcrest teams played in close games some “intense” competition, Remy said.

Hurst reminded players in a fun way of skills they practiced, such as using their “snow angel” arms to defend their opponents.

There was plenty of smiles and cheers when it was announced both Hillcrest High teams placed third in their divisions.

Administrators from several school districts and educational foundations joined Gov. Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox to support the competition, which was held at Weber State University.

Abby Cox said she was proud of everyone in the gym.

“Utah as a state—we are part of the inclusion revolution,” she told them.

Unified sports engages students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same sports teams, leading to not only sports skills development and competition, but also inclusion and friendship, Worthen said.

“Unified sports provides social inclusion opportunities for all teammates to build friendships on and off the court,” she said. “The teammates challenge each other to improve their skills and fitness and at the same time, increase positive attitudes and establish friendships and provide a model of inclusion for the entire school community.”

Unified sports, Worthen said, is included in the Unified Champion Schools model, where a unified team is supported by the entire school and there is inclusive youth leadership and whole school engagement.

“With schools that embrace the Unified Champion Schools model, they create communities where all students feel welcome and are included in all school activities and opportunities. Students feel socially and emotionally secure, they’re more engaged in the school and feel supported, and are respected,” she said. “It changes school climates.” l

Above: Hillcrest High freshman Emanuel Lorenzo jumps at center court against Murray High at the state unified basketball championship s. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Right: Hillcrest High senior Maria Rosas-Corona and freshman Abbi Clark hug after winning first place in their division at the regional tournament. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

At the state unified basketball championships, Hillcrest High’s two unified basketball teams march in during the Parade of Athletes. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Hillcrest High senior JR Rugg shoots for two against Ogden High at the state unified basketball championships. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

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Midvale Police officers recognized for exemplary teamwork in time of crisis

By Annabelle Larsen | a.larsen@mycityjournals.com

During the Jan. 17 Midvale City Council meeting, Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera and UPD Midvale Precinct Police Chief Randy Thomas presented a team citation award to recognize all officers involved in an incident that occurred in 2022.

On Dec. 9, at approximately 7:30 p.m., dispatchers received calls from a possible autopedestrian accident near 7568 S. Bingham Junction. The Unified Police Department and Unified Fire Authority were dispatched, the victim of the possible auto-pedestrian accident was critically injured and an off-duty nurse was providing emergency care. It soon became apparent the victim was injured as the result of a stabbing, not an auto accident. The victim of the stabbing was the ex-girlfriend of 22-yearold Jonathan Moises Wuanloxten Hidalgo. She had called him for a ride in the area of Tuscany View Drive and Bingham Junction Highway. Police say he picked up the woman and her 4-year-old niece, then stabbed the woman, dragged her out of the vehicle, and left her on the side of the road as he drove away. The woman, who is 22 years old, was hospitalized.

Witnesses recounted to the police that the 4-year-old child was also taken in a vehicle by the stabbing suspect. The suspect and child were believed to have fled the area in a white SUV and were still missing at the time of the incident.

An investigative command center was set up at the Midvale Precinct during this investigation. Investigative units consisted of the Special Victims Unit, the Violent Crimes Unit, the Major Investigations Unit and the Forensics Unit. An Amber Alert was broadcast for the child. Shortly after the alert, a woman called police and said she found the girl on the side of the road, not far from the initial stabbing incident.

Soon after the child was found by residents, the residents attempted to locate the

I would like to respectfully recognize all involved in this incident. Outstanding efforts resulted in timely resolution of this critical incident. The victim of the stabbing is recovering from her wounds, the child reunited with her family and the suspect booked in jail awaiting prosecution.

Rosie

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child's parents before contacting officers. The Amber Alert was then canceled and the child was reunited with family members.

Investigators worked to locate the suspect in Ogden. Ogden police assisted in taking the suspect into custody after a short barricade incident and the UPD investigative team took custody of the suspect and booked him into jail the following day.

Officials extended their thanks to everyone for their hard work and dedication.

“I would like to respectfully recognize all involved in this incident. Outstanding efforts resulted in timely resolution of this critical incident. The victim of the stabbing is recovering from her wounds, the child reunited with her family and the suspect booked in jail awaiting prosecution,” stated Rivera at the January council meeting.

Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson thanked the Unified Police and Unified Fire and everyone involved in this incident for their professionalism, quick thinking and care in times of trouble. l

The Midvale Police presented a Team Citation award. (Courtesy of Midvale City)

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family affair in the Zimmerman family as they hope their younger siblings will take it up. They grew up learning jiu jitsu, a self-defense martial art.

“I was hesitant at first, thinking I’d be the only girl in the room, and I’d get beat up,” Eliza said. “Once I got there, there were more girls there than I thought and I got into it.”

Eliza, who finished fourth in the state last year, told Eva to wrestle.

“Both my brother and sister competed at state, so I knew I had a lot to live up to,” said Eva, who also won the multi-state Rockwell Rumble championship earlier this season. “That was a bigger tournament than state and I learned a lot about all the different ways girls wrestle. This season has been so much fun. It’s a lot of work and mentally it’s challenging, but I wanted to do it. We were always wrestling around as kids in the living room, but I became good in the sport because of my sister. She would drill me and correct me on how to do it better and faster until I got it down.”

Despite the weight differences and genders, Hillcrest wrestlers can take each other on the mats at practice. The sisters said that has helped them learn good technique and be able to beat stronger opponents. They give credit to their coach Nick Pappas.

“Our coach always pushes us against anyone so we can be the best,” Eliza said. “He instills in us a work ethic and integrity to lead the team.”

Pappas said they are “ultra-competitive.”

“They work hard,” he said. “They are constantly working to improve and be pushing everybody else in the room. They are awesome athletes, they’re smart and patient, and come from an athletic and supportive family. I think any-

one would be lucky to have one athlete coming from those elements, but I’m fortunate to have three Zimmermans this year.”

In fact, the Zimmermans and the team celebrated earlier this year when in front of a packed house on their home floor, the Huskies beat rival Brighton High for the second straight time to win the Battle of the Axe. Winning twice in a row is a first in the 54-year history of the rivalry.

“Our whole team worked for it; it was so awesome,” Eva said.

Her coach agreed: “It was super cool. The kids were pretty confident going into it and it was just an amazing environment. It’s fun for the kids to win it a second time and make history in the process.”

This year, Hillcrest’s girls wrestling took sixth at state, with only nine girls wrestling in the meet.

Sophomore Antonia Ingabire placed third; sophomore Emilie Mower placed fifth; and senior Briona Love, placed fifth.

The boys placed 12th, moving up from last year’s finish at 24th.

Three wrestlers placing—the first time more than one grappler has placed in the boys state tournament in more than 20 years, the coach said.

In addition to Zeke Zimmerman, senior Isaiah Rayco and junior Cooper Limb also placed sixth.

Hillcrest High athletic director Scott Carrell said that more athletes qualified for the second day of the tournament than the school has had in the past 10 years.

Of the 10 girls and 30 boys on the team, Hillcrest graduates one girl and six boys, so Pappas is optimistic about next year when they compete in 4A.

“We’ll grow next year from here. We’ll still have Stansbury (High) so that’s tough and Tooele (High) has a lot of

Sisters freshman Eva and sophomore Eliza Zimmerman both won Hillcrest’s first state titles in girls wrestling as they each won their individual weight classes. (Nick Pappas/Hillcrest High)

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Community, Butler Elementary give Copperview students stuffed animals to love

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

About500 Copperview Elementary students may have a stuffed animal to cuddle this spring, thanks to the generosity of the community.

“We want every one of our students to have something to cuddle, something to love, a stuffed animal to call their own,” said Lorrie Judd, Copperview PTA secretary. “We’re almost there. We probably have about 400 or 425.”

Judd said the PTA became involved with the stuffed animal drive after learning from the school’s first-grade teacher Pamela Schuller that not all of her students have or have had their own stuffed animal. She said Schuller has been collecting stuffed animals annually to give to first-graders.

“I asked, ‘Why can’t we collect stuffed animals and make sure every child in our school has a stuffed animal of their very own?’ So as a PTA, we voted on it and decided that it was what we wanted to do,” she said. “My kids, my grandkids all have had stuffed animals, but we’re a Title I school and we have a lot of different people from different areas so this is something we just wanted to do for the kids.”

Shortly before the winter school break, Judd posted a request for new or gently used stuffed animals on the Next Door app.

“I was overwhelmed at the response,” she

said, adding that the animals are laundered before distribution. “One person who was a college student told me, ‘I’ve never gotten rid of any of my stuffed animals—and it’s time that I did.’ A fire station in Draper brought about 30 new stuffed animals and bears for our students. Another lady whose husband would always play those claw machines and had tons of them, maybe 100; she said he collected them before he passed many years ago and she

brought us those.”

One of those who responded was Butler Elementary PTA President Annalisa Spencer.

“I was just on the Next Door app and saw the post that said, ‘Hey, we’re gathering stuffed animals for the students in our school,’” she said. “When I talked to their PTA secretary, she said that most of the students at the school had never owned their own stuffed animals. So, our students did a drive; they made announcements

and things and put out some bins in our front office for about a week. We gathered about 200 stuffed animals.”

The Cottonwood Heights elementary school’s student leaders sorted the plush animals by size and ensured all of them were in good condition.

“Some of them were giant ones. There were some really nice stuffed animals that were donated,” Spencer said. “Our community is really generous, and I often get requests from parents for more opportunities that our students can serve the community and help. Our students were just really excited to share their stuffed animals with kids who had never had one before.”

Spencer’s own kids even went through their own stuffed animals to donate.

“When our students heard the Copperview students had never owned their own stuffed animal, it resonated with a lot of the kids. Stuffed animals are the top of their list, their most prized toys; they love stuffed animals and seem to never have too many stuffed animals. So, for many, the thought there were children at a nearby school who had never had one I think was compelling for them. My own kids picked out ones that they thought nearby boys and girls would want to have.”

Besides donating a stuffed animal or two to love, Spencer hopes Butler students understand the significance of their actions.

“I hope they feel a sense of community when they give and serve especially in their own neighborhoods and communities,” she said. “I hope that they learned that there’s always a need where you are if you look for it, and that giving always feels good.”

Earlier this school year, Butler Elementary helped with a food donation drive.

Donations of new or good condition stuffed animals are still being accepted at Copperview Elementary. Judd said they can be dropped off at the school, 8449 S. 150 West in Midvale. l

Butler Elementary student leaders counted and sorted stuffed animals they were able to gather for nearby Copperview Elementary students. (Photo courtesy of Annalisa Spencer/Butler Elementary PTA President)

Former Midvale city attorney now holds the gavel

By Mimi Darley Dutton | m.dutton@mycityjournals.com

Ajudgemust consider carefully, form an evaluation (often quickly), and decide authoritatively. New judge Lisa Garner adds compassion to that equation.

Garner is the first female behind the bench in Draper’s Justice Court and it’s her first time serving as a judge, but she has 25 years accumulated experience in the legal profession. She replaced Daniel Bertch who retired in 2022 after serving the city for 30 years.

Draper Mayor Troy Walker, an attorney himself, has encountered Garner in courtrooms. “She has a broad background. She’s seen and done just about everything in the law. She’s well respected and everyone said tremendous things about her. I’ve worked with her before on cases and have had the pleasure of her being fair and decent,” Walker said.

Garner is a graduate of the University of Utah and BYU Law School. She has worked as a paralegal, a public defender, in the private sector doing criminal defense, and in civil practice doing title insurance, real estate and contract law. Most recently, she served as City Attorney/City Prosecutor for Midvale.

Once a single mom, Garner worked for a period of time in private practice for better pay, but her varied experience clarified what she ultimately wanted to do. “When I worked at Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, it was very confirming that I wanted to be a public servant. My heart has always been in public service,” she said.

Through the years, Garner has seen examples of the type of judge she does not want to be and the kind of judge she aspires to be. “I have seen all sides and it makes me realize, in the end, we want the same thing: To be respected, heard and treated impartially when we find ourselves in the justice system,” she said.

Her approach comes from recognizing the humanity in each person who appears before her. “They’re someone’s son or daughter, and I think how would I want someone to treat my husband or my child if they were in this situation?” She strives to balance that respect with a consideration for all parties involved and a need to protect the community she serves. She’s seen defendants leave a courtroom feeling good, even if the outcome was adverse to their interest, knowing they were treated respectfully, impartially and heard.

She shows compassion while donning her judicial robe, even when cases come before her in rapid succession. She greets each person appearing before her with a “good afternoon” or a “how are you?,” frequently thanking them and wishing them a good day after she’s rendered her decision. “Thank you for being forthcoming and taking responsibility,” she said to a traffic court defendant.

She can also be uncompromising and direct when she feels it’s necessary. “I’m proud of you for getting your GED. That’s excellent. That will help you when you get out. But you

will do your children no good if you’re still using when you get back to them,” she told a man who struggles with addiction who appeared before her via video conference from jail.

She shows flexibility when it comes to court fine due dates. Garner asks the defendant how much time they think they need to pay a fine, then frequently gives them a couple months beyond the date they asked for. “If you need more time, I’m happy to give it to you,” she told a young defendant.

Even with 25 years of experience in law, she said there’s a learning curve in her new job. “I really enjoy it. I love interacting with people…but I was surprised at how difficult it is to…play a different role.” She admits it can sometimes be hard to render a decision. “The most difficult are the domestic violence cases…It’s so complicated, there are so many emotions…and they’re higher stakes. You don’t want to put anyone in danger,” she said.

The city council voted March 7 to approve a contract to share Garner with Herriman City in a 65%, 35% split. Under the agreement, Draper will front the cost and Herriman will pay 35% of Garner’s salary and benefits to Draper. “It’s pretty common among cities to do it. Most of us are not full-time courts. It’s beneficial to both cities,” explained City Attorney Mike Barker.

She will serve in Herriman Mondays and Wednesdays and in Draper Tuesdays and Thursdays, alternating Fridays. “There’s a provision in the contract to reconcile every year and consider if that split should be adjusted,” Barker said.

Garner is supported by a staff of all women who have nearly 70 years combined experience. “We have a tremendous support staff and that kind of longevity is unheard of. I don’t think anyone else in the state would have those total years of experience. They work well to-

gether, complement one another, and all of them have the ability to do whatever is needed,” she said.

Garner draws inspiration from her family and she hopes the people appearing before her also have someone who cares for and about them and their success.

“The gratifying part is when I can treat someone who’s not used to being treated kindly or respectfully…I try to make them feel that they’re not defined in my eyes by the choices they’ve made. I try to figure out how to help that person succeed so they’re not in court again,” she said. “That’s my goal.” l

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Lisa Garner was selected as Draper’s new judge after a months-long process that included review by a nominating commission, opportunities for public comment, and approval by the city council. Judge Garner was sworn in Jan. 17. (Courtesy Jonna Crump)

Hillcrest duo, other youth, bring awareness of inclusion to state leaders

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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High sophomore Ada Wood shared with representatives and senators about Special Olympics Youth Activation Committee and how it has made an impact on her life.

“We were talking about inclusion and our recent YAC youth summit, and how it’s important that people with different abilities know that they can do whatever they want with the help of their peers,” she said. “It’s important they are included in school or at work, and they believe they are capable of whatever they want.”

Wood, who has spina bifida and is in a wheelchair, imagines a more inclusive world with role models of different abilities. She uses her artistic talents to draw people with different abilities and last year, showed her artwork to high school teacher, Christine Cress.

“She introduced me to Boston (Iacobazzi, a Unified Champion School coordinator and YAC adviser) and Abigail (Slama-Catron, her YAC partner and Hillcrest senior) and told me this committee would be a good fit for you. It has made me realize that I am not alone in my wanting. I found friends who want to see the same outcome for inclusivity that I do,” she said.

Wood and Slama-Catron, who this year started a Hillcrest unified club and organized their school’s inclusion week activities and are planning a unified dance, met with state leaders sharing their stories and asking them to sign the pledge for inclusion.

Earlier in the day, the Hillcrest pair, along with 18 other statewide YAC high school members, were recognized on the Senate floor as Sen. Kathleen Riebe introduced them and their mission. They were met with a standing ovation.

“It’s been awesome,” Iacobazzi said. “They have never felt they had a voice and now, they have.”

The group had a chance to talk with Gov. Spencer Cox and interacted with First Abby Cox several times during the day. In the governor’s office, Wood and Slama-Catron asked Gov. Cox to sign the pledge during Inclusion Week. First Lady Abby Cox also pledged.

“They were genuinely interested and wanted to know about our experiences and why inclusion is important to us,” said Slama-Catron, who has played unified soccer and basketball for four years. “It’s always important to make sure everyone feels welcome and included in a community. Inclusion should be part of all our lives.”

Iacobazzi said about 20 legislators signed the pledge of inclusion and even more became aware of Unified Champion Schools, which promotes a three-tier approach through unified sports, inclusive youth leadership and whole school engagement.

For Wood, “YAC is a community that for me, can change the world; it has endless possibilities. It’s been really cool to be at the capitol because I’ve never imagined I would be a part of an organization that could actually help make change. I’ve always wanted these opportunities. Being a part of the youth activation committee has given me the opportunity to dream about going bigger and helping more. I love realizing that people as important as legislators and the governor and his wife are working toward inclusion, the same thing as high school students.”

During their visit, the First Lady said it is through their leadership that will help define the state’s future.

“You are going to be the leaders in this state in just a few years and what kind of state do you want to see?” she asked. “Do you want to see a more inclusive state? Do

you want to see a state where everyone feels a sense of love and belonging and that they can do what they want to do and they can be who they want to be?”

Cox, who was a special education teacher, has Special Olympics Unified Sports as one of her pillars for her “Show Up” Initiatives.

“My heart is with the Special Olympics unified sports, and I will always be a champion for my friends who don’t have a voice, and I want you to be that too,” she said. “I want to do a special shout out to my athletes, for the work that you do in being able to show the world what it means to have ability. You have incredible abilities. Don’t ever let anybody tell you that you don’t. To my partner athletes, you are making a huge difference in creating an inclusive environment, not only in your schools, but in your entire

communities and in this state. You are being powerful leaders to be a voice for people that don’t always feel like they have a voice. I want you to recognize your power in that and continue to do what you’re doing and bring more along with you.”

Special Olympics Executive Committee Board Chair Michelle Wolfenbarger echoed those sentiments to the youth delegation.

“You’re all choosing to spend your time here and let your voices be heard and it will be heard; they are by far the most important voices out there,” she said. “There’s nothing like being here with you and seeing the future leaders of our country and our state and of our communities be here and want inclusion, want kindness and love and unity.”

During their visit, Wood was appreciative that the group toured sights such as the Hall of Governors and Gold Room.

“It was incredible, with its art, architecture and history and the Gold Room reminded me of Victorian castles,” she said.

They also received what Wood calls, the VIP experience, seeing behind-the-scenes places by taking spiral stairs or the governor’s elevator past the capitol printing press to the emergency operations center. There, Mike Mower, community outreach and intergovernmental affairs senior advisor for the governor, walked them through the coordination and cooperation of civic leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It took everyone working together to bring awareness and understanding in the decisions that were made,” he said. “That’s what you’re doing—bringing awareness and your voices, and that means so much here at the capitol.” l

Hillcrest High sophomore Ada Wood and senior Abigail Slama-Catron and other members of Special Olympics’ Youth Activation Committee met with Gov. Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox about the need for inclusion. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Hillcrest High senior Abigail Slama-Catron and sophomore Ada Wood walk with others in the Special Olympics’ youth delegation onto the Senate floor where they received a standing ovation for their work for inclusion. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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BE A MEDICAL HERO! JOIN A STUDY TODAY.

NASH - NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER:

This study is for men and women who are 18 to 80 years old, you must be able to sign and understand informed consent. You must have Cirrhosis due to NASH. This is defined as having either a historical liver biopsy within 180 days, or if it’s been longer we will do a fibro scan to determine if you have Cirrhosis.

CRISTCOT - ULCERATIVE COLITIS:

This study is for males or non-pregnant, non-lactating females 18 years and older who have a confirmed diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis. Participants must be having an active flare-up of Ulcerative Colitis of the rectum in order to participate.

BATURA AVILLION ASTHMA:

The BATURA Study is now enrolling participants 12 years and older for an asthma research study.

You may qualify for this clinical research study if you:

• Are 12 years of age and older*

• Have had a clinical diagnosis of asthma by a healthcare professional

• Are actively using short-acting beta-agonist inhalers (as-needed rescue inhaler, such as albuterol) to control or reduce asthma symptoms, alone or in combination with either low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent® , Pulmicort® , or Asmanex®) or leukotriene inhibitor montelukast (Singulair), zileuton (Zyflo®), or zafirlukast (Accolate®)

• Meet additional study criteria

This study is for children 12 years and older who have a diagnosis of Asthma from a prescribing healthcare provider. We will need documentation of diagnosis from medical records or a letter from your child’s physician. You must be capable of signing and understanding the eICF (including assent with parental/legal guardian consent for children ages 12 - 17 years old). Your child must be actively using a SABA (short-acting beta antagonist) alone or SABA on a background of either low-dose ICS (inhaled corticosteroids) or a LTRA (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists such as Accolate, Montelukast, Singulair, and Zafirlukast. This study is 52 weeks long with 8 virtual visits. You will get paid $50 for each completed visit, and you will make a total of $400 for the study. You and or your child will be required to use the Science 37 app, which can be downloaded on your phone.

*Parental consent is required for individuals under 18 years of age.

PFIZER CHILD LYME DISEASE VACCINE: This study is for healthy children or children that have stable pre-existing chronic medical conditions. This is a study for children 5 to 17 years old. Children and their parents must be able to attend all appointments and phone calls. This study is 2 years long; there are 6 clinic visits and you will get paid $116 for each, as well as $116 for any unscheduled visits. There are 2 phone calls, and you will get $25 (parents or guardians will get this money) for each of those phone calls, and there is a weekly ediary that you will get paid $10 for upon completion. Parents will get $87.75 for any TeleHealth visits. This study is a 4-dose series; you will get your first 3 doses at your first appointment, your next dose during month 2 and month 3, and then your last dose at 18 months.

This research study is enrolling. Learn more.

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Hillcrest High competitive cheer adds advanced tumbling to place at state

It was the first year Utah High School Activities Association has overseen the competitive cheer state championships— and Hillcrest High was ready to take the floor.

“We were excited,” Hillcrest assistant coach Candice Simmons said. “I thought state was good, different, but good. The competition changed a bit, and we have new ways of qualifying. Overall, it was a good year, and we have lots we can learn. We’re excited to take that in the next year.”

Previously, cheer state competition was run by RC Competes, a Riverton based event production company that hosts cheer and dance competitions in the western United States. Last year, when UHSAA sanctioned cheer, the two entities worked together to transition the state meet.

Simmons said previously, the team could determine which divisions to compete in. However, this year, the squad competed four different routines to qualify for the championships at a state-qualifying competition.

“Each routine is valued at a different percent that adds up to 100%. If you don’t have four routines that qualified for the state competition, you’re ineligible to win state overall. They just tightened it up, made it a little bit more formalized through the process and across the board,” she said. “It’s been a little more complicated, and that’s part of the learning.”

Hillcrest qualified for state at the UHSAA central division qualifier in Lehi.

“A big goal of ours was just to take the entire squad to a different level. We were able this past season to have more advanced requirements on our varsity squad and bring in a little bit higher talent,” Simmons said, adding that each varsity member was required to be able to do a back tuck and several were

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

able to do front and back handspring series. “We went from not requiring any to highlighting the kids who have some amazing tumbling. It was something we really have never done so we’re excited we’re raising the bar.”

Leading into state, the team practiced an average of three hours per week on their show routine. During that time, the Huskies also cheered at assemblies and other performances and several sporting events. For the first time, the varsity squad didn’t travel all season with boys basketball, but instead stayed on the home court to cheer girls basketball.

“We’re determining where our teams are and need to be; it’s been a new thing this year,” Simmons said. “Cheer has an interesting split where they’re in a competitive sport and need to practice more advanced choreography and at the same time, perform game routines that are really spirit focused so they can be there for the other teams.”

At the Jan. 25 5A state championship, Hillcrest’s cheer squad placed fourth in the show category. Both senior captain Summer Elbortoukaly, who signed to cheer at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and teammate junior Dominic Rojas placed third in the jump-off.

“I feel good about state. I’m really proud of what they did this year. So much of any sport, including cheerleading, can be a mental game. We had a really great warm-up and all of our sets were hitting—people were throwing, we were landing our tumbling. In cheer, everything can change in an instant. We had a couple little bobbles, but our kids did a really good job pushing through those,” she said, adding that she now has a better understanding of judges’ expectations so she knows how to change up her choreography. “The smartest thing we can do is really

A Passion to Lift Moms Higher

try to do lots of research from the year before and watch a lot of videos to make sure that we’re in line each year. That was hard to do with it being the first year under UHSAA.”

It was also the first year under a new head coach, Carly Dent. Simmons has been an assistant on and off for seven seasons and a dance teacher for 15 years.

“I just love the kids the entire program,” Simmons said. “It’s so fun to be involved in Hillcrest High School and have the team be front and center, really supporting the school. It says a lot about these athletes that they can take some of the most difficult moves and lifts where they need concentration, flexibility, strength, endurance and all that into their sport and make it look easy.”

Robbyn

Scribner is a passionate advocate for women’s professional development. Her commitment to empowering women began in 2020 when she co-founded TechMoms to help women raise their game, develop skills, get higher pay and be Mom.

“During my 15-year-long career break, I met many women who found themselves in a panic and had not planned on having a career or hadn’t much work experience,” Robbyn said. “Some found themselves facing a divorce or a partner’s disability, and the financial stability they thought they had was suddenly gone. I wanted to help more women avoid that situation by creating ways for them to support their family.”

Tech-Moms, a non-profit organization that helps women transition into or re-enter a career in tech, empowers moms to create career development opportunities while simultaneously being great mothers and caregivers.

Robbyn's message to students at Tech-Moms is clear: take a chance on yourself. Of the 300+ students who have completed the program, 40% are single moms who are the

primary provider for their family.

“Being a single sole-provider for your kids can be scary,” she said. “When you’re a mom who has been faithfully working to raise your children, suddenly needing to get a job that pays a fair salary is overwhelming, especially if you haven’t developed the skills.”

That’s where Robbyn, Trina Limpert and Mikel Blake combined skills, vision and a firm determination to literally make dreams come true for women who may feel trapped or hopeless.

“I didn't know what else was out there,” said Allison Worthy, a mother of four children and cosmetologist. “I didn't know how I could do something for myself and finally get a job and do something besides being a mom. I had no idea where to turn or what to do.”

Robbyn champions women like Allison to look for new possibilities for themselves and to be successful in both their vital role as mom and caregiver, as well as pursue careers that will support their families financially.

But it doesn’t stop there.

“You have to make company

leaders aware,” Robbyn said. “That’s where we actively encourage employers to invest in diversified women by recognizing the unique set of skills and perspectives women bring to tech roles. When they see that, it’s like magic.”

Thanks to tireless work by Robbyn, Trina and Mikel, organizations such as Comcast have partnered with Tech-Moms, providing cash funding and in-kind support for their technical training program.

“The work Tech-Moms is doing is truly making a difference in the lives of hundreds of families in Utah,” said Deneiva Knight, Ex-

ternal Affairs Director at Comcast. “We wholeheartedly champion that cause.”

Allison and more than 300 Utah women have learned coding, cyber security, and data science from expert tech trainers. What’s more, over 100 companies have jobs for future tech roles, setting the stage for Utah women to make incredible contributions.

“During March’s National Women’s History Month, which honors women who quietly and profoundly influence society, culture, families, and communities, we celebrate Robbyn’s ongoing commit-

ment to help Utah women succeed in tech by increasing access to resources they need for fulfilling careers in this industry,” said Knight.

“More than ever, the opportunities are here in front of us,” said Robbyn. “To every woman, we say, ‘Take a chance on yourself’ because they deserve it, their families deserve it, and companies will benefit greatly.”

#TechMoms #NationalWomensHistoryMonth #RobbynScribner #WomenInTech #EmpoweringWomen #CareerDevelopment #Coding #CyberSecurity #DataScience #UtahWomen #Comcast l

At halftime of a basketball game, Hillcrest High cheer entertain the crowd. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

MIDVALE CITY DIRECTORY

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District 1 - Quinn Sperry

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Email: pglover@midvale.com

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By Mayor Marcus Stevenson

The Future of Law Enforcement in Our Community

On the last day of the Utah State Legislature’s 45-day legislative session, state lawmakers passed House Bill 374: County Sheri Amendments, which requires signi cant changes to the Uni ed Police Department (UPD) by July 1, 2025. As a result, our community, as well as eight others, will need to go back to the drawing board and determine what we want the future of public safety to look like in our communities. In this month’s message, I hope to shed some light on how we got to this point and where we may go from here in order to provide e cient and e ective law enforcement for our community.

Background & History—When the Uni ed Police Department was formed in 2009, it was in-part in hopes that this could be a model to create a countywide metro police department. However, its membership peaked at 13 entities – 6 cities, 6 townships, and 1 county. Since then, Herriman, Riverton, and most recently, Taylorsville, left UPD, which has required constant restructuring of the organization. The remaining members have worked hard to get the organization into a more stable place.

To make matters worse, for several years, outside groups have accused UPD members of being subsidized by the rest of the county. While UPD has tried to dispel these accusations and educate di erent groups about how UPD operates, these claims have come back year after year. In short, because the Salt Lake County Sheri is the CEO of UPD and the Salt Lake County Council chooses to execute many of their law enforcement duties through the Uni ed Police Department, some believe that UPD member communities receive special treatment and a monetary subsidy from the county to the detriment of non-UPD communities. Through years of looking into this issue, no evidence has ever shown that UPD members receive this subsidy, but unfortunately, perception can become reality.

That brings us to last November, when State Representative Jordan Teuscher (R-South Jordan) announced that he would be running a bill to remove the Salt Lake County Sheri as the CEO of the Uni ed Police Department. It was clear that by removing the sheri as CEO, this would have created signi cant, and complicated, impacts on how the organization operates. After several groups voiced their concern to Representative Teuscher, he changed the bill to its current form, which included technical changes to give a two-year implementation timeline for the impacted communities and added additional protections for o cers. While the three UPD cities stayed opposed to the bill, the change was supported by the Salt Lake County Sheri , who felt that getting two years to make the change was the best deal we’d ever get, and the six townships took a neutral position. After that, this new language was quickly approved by the legislature.

Our Options Moving Forward—As I see it, our city has three basic options that could be explored in how to move forward to ensure the best law enforcement possible for our community: create our own police department, create a new shared-services model, or contract with the Salt Lake County Sheri ’s o ce. While each of these options vary considerably, I’ll do my best to quickly outline what those could look like.

1. Create Our Own Police Department Put simply, our city could go back to how it operated before joining the Uni ed Police Department. Our o cers would be Midvale City employees and their cars would say “Midvale City Police” on them. While this option would provide the most cost control and local control of our department, it would also likely lower the amount of services that we can provide, and reduce savings provided by the shared-services model.

2. Create a New Shared-Services Model—The Uni ed Police Department is based on a “shared-services model,” meaning that we share specialized services such as SWAT, homicide & special victims’ detectives, records retention, etc. among the UPD member communities. While there are still many unanswered questions about how this new model would work, and which entities would be part of a new model, current UPD member entities could continue to work together, reforming the current organization. This model takes away some cost control and local control, but provides economies of scale, which saves money, while providing a greater breadth of services.

3. Contract with the Salt Lake County Sheri —In contracting with the Salt Lake County Sheri ’s o ce, Midvale would not have governing authority over the department, like we see in the other two models, which means it would provide the least amount of local control. However, this would likely be the cheapest option that we have available to us. Instead of Midvale or Uni ed branded cars and uniforms, we would see “Sheri ” throughout our community. This is often the option that smaller communities must use, because they do not have enough resources to fund their own department.

WHAT

ELSE IS AT PLAY

First, while the UPD board members have stated that they are interested in continuing to share services, there are a lot of questions about how the current member entities could continue to work together in the absence of the Sheri . To nd the right model for policing in our city, our City Council and I will be working with the UPD board, our o cers, and our residents throughout this process, as we balance cost, local control, and service levels to determine the best option for our community.

Second, with just over two years to gure out what we are going to do for policing in our community, we have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. To make the best decision possible for public safety in Midvale, we need to take the next several months to gather information so our city leadership can make the most informed decision. We need to look at our options, such as what does a shared-service model look like with more or fewer members, how would we start a department on our own, and ultimately, what is going to be the best decision for protecting our community in both the short and long term.

Third, as I’m sure you can tell, we have many issues to gure out. While I plan to keep our community, and our o cers, as up to date on this process as I can, things are moving quickly. Just in the time of writing this message, the UPD board determined a goal to have this process nalized by July 1, 2024, so we can get answers to our communities, o cers, and civilian sta as quickly, and responsibly, as possible. Just know that the city sta and elected o cials in Midvale, and all UPD communities, are doing everything we can to nd, and provide, answers in this process.

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Homeowners should take steps NOW to prepare for potential ooding

Midvale Senior Center — Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 12, at 12:00 p.m. Join us as the “Time” Steppers tap dance Through the Years. Thursdays, starting April 13, at 11:45 a.m. Drums Alive tness class combines aerobic movements with the beat and rhythm of drums.

Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m. Join us for a fun presentation about banjos from John Whitney. He builds banjos using PVC pipe, plastic lids and wood from pallets. This activity is sponsored by the Just for Men Group but everyone is welcome to attend.

Friday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo from 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Join us for lunch and entertainment featuring James Romero and his Latin music.

Friday, May 12, Mother’s Day Special Meal, 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. We will be celebrating all the wonderful women in our lives with a special lunch.

Friday, May 19, Spring Dance from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dance to the music of Tony Summerhays. Midvale Senior Center provides classes and activities for seniors 60 and over. Call 385-468-3350 for more information and to register.

Utah has seen a historic snowpack this winter season, which has caused excitement for skiers and snowboarders but also raised concerns about potential ooding. The snowpack is a critical source of water for Utah’s rivers and streams, and as it melts in the spring, it can cause signi cant ooding if it melts too quickly.

According to the National Weather Service, Utah’s snowpack is well above average, with some areas seeing as much as 200% of their typical snowfall. This has resulted in a snowpack that is deep and dense, which means that it will take longer to melt than in previous years. However, if temperatures rise quickly or if there is a signi cant rainfall, the snowpack could melt rapidly, leading to ooding.

The potential for ooding is a serious concern, as it can cause signi cant damage to homes and infrastructure. Homeowners should take steps to prepare for potential ooding to protect their property and keep their families safe. Here are a few tips to help prepare for potential ooding caused by the snowpack melt:

1. Maintain your sump pump: If you have a sump pump, make sure it is in good working condition. Check it regularly and have it serviced if necessary. A functioning sump pump can help prevent water damage to your home in the event of ooding.

2. Clear your gutters: Make sure your gutters are clear of debris, such as leaves and branches, so that water can ow freely away from your home. Clogged gutters can cause water to back up, which can lead to ooding.

3. Ensure home drainage: Make sure your property’s drainage system is working properly. Check that any drain pipes or channels are clear and free of blockages. If necessary, consider installing additional drainage to help divert water away from your home.

4. Keep an eye on the weather: Stay informed about weather conditions and potential ooding in your area. If you live near a river or stream, keep an eye on water levels and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.

5. Consider ood insurance: Homeowner’s insurance typically does not cover ooding, so it’s important to consider purchasing ood insurance if you live in an area prone to ooding. Flood insurance can help protect your home and belongings in the event of a ood.

6. Homeowner Associations (HOA): If you live in an HOA, reach out to your board to verify that they conduct regular maintenance on all sump pumps, if any.

By taking these steps, homeowners can help protect their property and keep their families safe during the snowpack melt season.

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MIDVALE MUSEUM

Fact Sheet written by Harry S. Wright, 06/28/1978

It’s di cult for Midvale citizens of this generation of fast ying jets, fast cars, men landing on the moon, space ights into outer space. (Did you know that Midvale has its astronaut, come to the Midvale Museum nd out about Don Lind) satellites encircling the earth, Amtrak speeding across the country, plus millions of miles of highways, to realize 110 years ago* the citizens of Midvale looked with delight and zest upon the horse and carriage palace of Billy (William) McDonald’s Livery Stable. But they did! For it was a special place to which they eagerly looked for the opportunity of renting his prancing horses, and stately vehicles (not Teslas or other fancy sport cars) to go dashing about the Salt Lake Valley. The use of the horse and buggy varied; some for fun and frolic, some for stately business, and other for other work-a-day uses.

Mac’s regular patrons called his livery stable by the name, “MAC’S HORSE PALACE.

For the day, his building was spacious and lled with every popular model vehicle and with horses of every popular type, from the prancing high stepping dandies,

to quite slow-moving pullers. His buggies, as they were commonly called, varied from the beautiful two-seated surrey, the single-seated, well made and brightly polished buggy for a twosome, to the two wheeled go-cart for singles who desired fast action.

Of course their use was diversi ed just as our cars and trucks are today. Some used for business, others adventurous trips to the mountains and canyons on the east and west sides of the valley. Still others used them for fun and frolic to the resorts on Blackrock Beach on the south rim of the Great Salt Lake, Saltair, Lagoon, and Wadamere Park.

If you had a hauling job, Mac could furnish you with a four-wheeled, well built wagon and team of stallions. For the buckaroo or a dainty lady, Mac had a spirited or a gentle horse for horseback riding.

Mac’s Livery Stables was located on the West side of Main Street. In front stood a watering trough lled to the brim, where thirsty horses could quench their thirst, and the kids could wade, cool o , dunk each other, and splash people as they walked by.

Of special interest among Mac’s eet of horses were pink-eyed, white mares and stallions, well built with long owing manes and tails, proudly-arched necks and fast

Curbside Bulky Waste

2023 Spring

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

Bingham Junction Station Area Plan

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

The Bingham Junction Station Area plan will identify better connections around the Bingham Junction TRAX Station and specifically between the TRAX station and Midvale Main Street. Now is your chance to imagine the future of the station area and how it can best serve the community. Take the survey below through April 12!

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you!

City residents who currently receive City garbage service.

Curbside pick up will be provided for approved items that are boxed, bundled or bagged. The intent of this program is to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers and lakes and to keep our City clean. When utilizing curbside collection, residents are reminded that hazardous materials such as oil, batteries, paint, tires and other pollutants will not be collected.

Please follow your regularly scheduled garbage pick up day listed below to determine when your Curbside Bulky Waste pick up day is scheduled. Comply with the Bulky Waste Pick Up Guidelines (listed on back). If you don't comply with these important guidelines your items will not be picked up.

If your regular garbage pick up day is: Your Curbside Bulky Waste pick up day is scheduled for:

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Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

We want to hear from you!

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

Take the survey now and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see in these areas in the future. This information will help the planning team develop concepts and alternatives for public review and input later this spring.

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Properly prepared items may be placed curbside up to one week prior to the scheduled pick up dates, no later than 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled Curbside Bulky Waste pick up day. Items placed at the curb must not obstruct sidewalks, gutters, storm drain inlets, water meters, or the free movement of traffic.

Help prevent stormwater pollution. Do not obstruct sidewalks, gutters, or storm drain inlets.

For more information, visit www.MidvaleCity.org/BulkyWaste or call 801-567-7235

The curbside bulky waste program is available to all Midvale

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You may choose a burial plot, urn garden, scattering gardens, columbarium niche, or memory wall at our on-site crematory. Whether your family would like a direct cremation without a ceremony or would like to enlist the help of our funeral planners for a memorial ceremony, we are here to help. Choose traditional funeral services or life celebrations to honor the life of your loved one.

As you plan the end-of-life services, there are dozens of decisions to make during an emotional time. LET OUR TEAM HELP YOU choose urns, vaults, and memorials. We can also help with flower arrangements, catering, and grief resources.

Young actors show off their skills in Broadway Junior

By Annabelle Larsen | a.larsen@mycityjournals.com

FromMidvale to Broadway is 2,180 miles away. For many that seems like a long trip to watch a play, but thankfully Midvale Arts Council was able to put on a production of Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior: “Pure Imagination,” featuring classic songs from plays such as Disney’s “Aladdin,” “Annie,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Hairspray” and many more. After the show one theater-goer said, “Super cute. Fun night for the whole family!” Another purveyor of plays stated, “These kids are awesome! What a fun show!” The shows ran in late February and early March.

Launched in 1996 by MTI’s (Music Theatre International) Co-Chairman Freddie Gershon, Broadway Junior musicals are condensed, author-approved versions of classic musicals, Disney favorites and modern works, custom-tailored to the needs of young people, art councils, community theaters and schools across the nation.

As well as condensing the plays, the music is written in keys that are appropriate for developing voices, and all shows can be expanded to accommodate as many performers as can fit on the stage, making Broadway

Junior a fan favorite of producers and attendees alike.

Young actors hit the stage at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, ready to strut their stuff and show off their skills in front of a crowd of Midvale residents and others. The show displayed creativity from the Arts Council as well as the actors. This play gave young actors a perfect opportunity to work on their craft, learn a new hobby, or just make friends while working on the production.

Midvale Performing Arts Center, located off Center Street, is a staple in the Midvale community. Built in the 1930s, it was originally Midvale City Hall as well as the police station. The building then sat vacant for many years until in 2004 when it was converted into the Midvale Performing Arts Center or MPAC.

One longtime Midvale resident mentioned that the Arts Council is looking for help and volunteers to assist in putting on these productions and others across Midvale City. If you are interested, learn more about it at Midvalearts.com. l

You can count on a variety of options for cremation services when you choose Larkin Mortuary.

Midvale Performing Arts Center (MPAC) located on the corner of Main and Center streets hosts many plays and shows. (Courtesy of Midvale Arts Council)

Hillcrest High drill wins back-to-back region titles; made every moment count

True to its theme this year, “Make it Count,” Hillcrest High’s “HD” drill team did just that, according to the team’s coach.

“I call this year’s team the ‘golden team’ because I just loved this year so much and we had such an amazing group of girls,” Hillcrest drill coach Chelsea Divine said. “Every single girl worked hard and left it on the field and the floor. We did so many amazing things this season and they made each moment and opportunity count. They were grateful for it, and it felt like an extra special year.”

That includes a recent trip to New York City where 24 girls were to perform in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. It’s the fifth time Divine was invited to bring a team to the Big Apple.

“We do a kick line and people always love it because the Rockettes are famous in New York, so when they see our girls doing it, they get excited,” Divine said, adding that many of the Hillcrest High community were planning to tune into the national television broadcast.

While in New York, the student-dancers also were scheduled for a private dance classes and masterclasses so “they learn that dreams do come true. I always want my girls to shoot for the stars and learn from kids who are close to their age and see what they’ve accomplished,” the nine-year coach said.

This squad’s season started with a parade for Midvale’s Harvest Days as a good way to perform for the community, Divine said.

HD also performed as part of Dance for Life’s suicide awareness gala both at Capitol Theatre and at a Real Salt Lake game.

“It was really cool. They invited us to be a part of it and our team performed a hip hop routine,” she said, adding that they performed with other drill teams at the soccer stadium.

HD first bonded during a summer retreat where they did the rope course at the Olympic Park.

“It was a super cool thing for them to learn how to overcome fears and have resilience; they figured it out together,” Divine said. “It was a cool moment for them to realize they can do hard things and what all they’re capable of. It set the attitude for the season.”

While performing for school events and games, the team also prepared for its competitive season.

“We had an amazing competitive season,” Divine said.

At their first invitational, at Herriman High School, HD took second overall. It was followed up by a fourth place at the Bountiful invitational.

“Another reason I call them the ‘golden team’ is because of their resiliency. Every time we’ve been faced with an obstacle, or we’ve had a disappointment, they’ve continued to press forward and keep a positive mindset and continue to work hard,” Divine said.

The team bounced back to take third at the Roy invitational.

“The thing that was special about this is 5A is so talented and so competitive. The top

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five teams were incredible and all of us had wins and we all had losses,” she said.

HD came together to peak at region and repeated its championship.

“They swept first place in all routines again, which is great. There are some talented teams and that’s a lot of pressure to come back to repeat the title,” Divine said. “Winning region is definitely a big highlight. It was fun having moments like that and being a coach to such a great team.”

At the Feb. 4 state finals, the team got fourth place in show with their chameleon routine and fifth in miliary and dance for a fifth overall placement.

“We were so proud of them—and not just on the floor,” she said. “Our girls set goals for the day as well as overall. They were very driven to become the best that they could and that included academically. Our team average GPA was a 3.6 average GPA; that’s pretty amazing.”

With seven team members graduating, Divine is shifting gears too next season. Tryouts begin Tuesday, April 11. l

Hillcrest High drill team participated in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. (Photo by Jeff Day/ groupphotos.com)

At the state drill championship, Hillcrest High HD received fourth place for its chameleon routine. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Above all, team ball: Hillcrest basketball wraps up

Smart and athletic, the red-headed twins Cole and Zach Winegar recently took off their Hillcrest High basketball jerseys for the last time.

When asked, they each will say they are the better player, but together, they helped the Huskies set a 7-5 record for third place in region play.

Zach started playing ball at age 7, Cole joined in at 10.

“I ended up really liking it and sharing the court with Zach,” Cole said. “It’s been a really cool experience to grow as players and get better the whole season.”

The twins also have played through the years with a bunch of close friends, Zach said.

“We’ve played together with a lot of our closest friends on the court,” he said. “Our senior year, one of our buddies since third grade came back to play. Playing with these guys and being close to them definitely is a favorite part of the game.”

Those relationships translate well onto the floor as the Huskies play together.

“Coach (Brandon) Sluga emphasizes team basketball,” Cole said. “He really instills in everybody unselfish play and it’s been awesome to see how each individual person progresses and contributes to the team rather than just focuses on ourselves We’re really family more than we are teammates.”

Sluga said the Winegar brothers had a good year.

“If you ask them what kind of players they are, they’d say, ‘we’re shooters’ and they had some good nights shooting—absolutely,” Sluga said. “But what they’re better at, and as good as we could ask for, are being teammates. Since I’ve been coaching at Hillcrest, they’ve had nights where they played a lot and they had nights where they didn’t play a lot and it didn’t matter. They were always there for their teammates. They always care about their teammates and helping the team do the best they could. Those are the kids that you want on your team and as part of your program.”

The coach also was complimentary of his other seniors: point guard Maddux Albers lead the team in assists and points and became the all-time leading scorer in Hillcrest history since records have been kept starting in the 1990s; power forward Dai’Shaun Wilkerson-Buie averaged 11 boards and three blocks a game and “his defensive presence was a big deal the whole year;” and small forward Micah Madry, who has committed to play football at Snow College, improved and “finished each season playing his best basketball and helped us win some big games and just made our team more balanced.”

“I’m really proud of the progress we’ve made. The program has improved every year and we ended up with 50 wins overall for all four levels and all our youth teams were wining. We have some boys who are going to get to play college basketball so it’s exciting to

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know they have an opportunity to keep playing,” he said.

The twins wanted to contribute more to the team, so they hit the weight room to become “better defenders and better athletes,” Zach said, but the peer tutors also hit the books to maintain a 4.0 GPA while taking concurrent classes and earn as All-Academic State recognition—something that is stressed in Hillcrest’s basketball program.

“It’s a big emphasis for our kids to be in school, get good grades and stay eligible,” Sluga said. “School comes first, now and always. We want them to live well-balanced lives.”

Sluga already has a lot of his schedule for next season planned, just waiting to learn when and where the basketball tournament will be held as the Huskies move to 4A.

On the girls side, first-year head coach Alyssa Nielsen also has much of her schedule ready, with numerous players to return next season having played varsity minutes this year.

“This was a good growing year,” she said. “The girls all improved at all the levels with their basketball skills, but they learned to work hard to earn everything. They learned to work together as a team.”

It was the team that made it a fun experience for sophomore international student Malen Ursua.

“I was scared when I first got here,” she said. “I didn’t know anyone and at first, it was difficult because I didn’t know all the basketball words. But when I saw what we were doing, I understood. Since we practice every day and we had team dinners, we have really been able to bond. We encourage each other, and in Spain, that’s not common. I really like that every day before we go out to practice, I meet my teammates in the locker room, and we talk about our days. It’s very different from Spain where we play on competitive clubs against people our same age because we don’t have basketball at our schools.”

Ursua shared the point-guard position on varsity with other players, having her big night be the last home game against Uintah when she scored 12 points.

The team, which finished seventh in region play, had its first win early in the season, an overtime 46-45 win over Rockwell High in Eagle Mountain. Senior forward Abigail Slama-Catron, who as an International Baccalaureate student earned All-Academic State honors, contributed her season-high 12

points. Freshman guard Aniyah Buie contributed 10, senior center Kay Erekson and guard Jannette Manrique both added eight to pull off the victory.

“It was definitely a good win for the team. They picked up the energy and the pace,” she said.

With five seniors graduating, Nielsen already is looking forward to work with next year’s team.

“We have a lot of good, competitive athletes on all levels and I’m hoping to re-establish our youth program. I’m really excited to get the team back in the gym over the offseason, honing their skills,” she said, adding that in 4A the team will be playing some different schools. “This year, we had lots of fun moments. It’s a really good group of girls. Overall, they worked together, they worked hard and one thing I will say about these group of girls, from varsity to fresh, no matter what the scoreboard showed, they put in their best effort all the way through to the final moments—and that really says a lot about them.” l

Hillcrest High senior Abigail Slama-Catron led the team in scoring Jan. 10 against Cottonwood High. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Two-sport athlete, senior Micah Madry, played varsity basketball and started as quarterback for the Huskies; he signed to play football at Snow College this fall. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Hillcrest High swimmers keeping pace in the fast lane

Headinginto his senior season in the pool with a new coach, Hillcrest High’s Ray Powers didn’t quite know what to expect.

“Our coach really pushed everybody and was more involved with all the members of the team,” he said. “She worked with each individual helping them out. My main goal was focusing on my 100 breaststroke this year because in the past, it was kind of a mixed bag. In the end, I knocked off three seconds, which is a pretty big deal for me.”

He also swam his personal best for 50 free.

“It was a huge improvement; with swimming, it’s all about you and pushing yourself to whatever you can do,” said the student-athlete who is an international baccalaureate student and the only member of the swim team who earned Academic AllState recognition.

When Powers isn’t in the water, he plays the viola in the school orchestra, recently performing at its concerto night; and participated at regionals on the school’s eSports team.

He also carpools home from practices and swim meets with his younger brother, Thomas.

“It’s nice just having somebody to talk to, and I introduced him to the team last year.

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“ Robert and Mark were great! We had pipes burst at night and they were right there to help us get the water shut off and to help us get all the water out and dried. They were both professional, communication was great and they were thorough.I would recommend them to anyone! ”

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Now, people say, ‘there’s the Powers brothers” and it’s good to be represented by him because by extension, those who don’t know me, think I’m a really good swimmer like he

is,” Ray Powers said.

Sophomore Thomas Powers swam the 100 breaststroke at the state meet for the Huskies, dropping one half-second to finish 19th with a time of 1:03.90.

Earlier in the season, he was averaging between a 1:07 and 1:10.

The night before a dual meet when he couldn’t sleep, he watched a YouTube video and learned his arm stroke was too wide, so he corrected that the next day. As a result, his time improved by about three seconds.

With the help of his coaches—Elizabeth Drake and Tom Huddlestone—he improved his turns and dropped more time.

“I’ve gotten some good tips; our new coach has a lot of energy,” Thomas Powers said.

The year-round swimmer is already figuring out how to get faster with summer practices, weights and cross training on a soccer team. He hopes a medley relay team will qualify for next year’s state meet.

“There’s a lot of camaraderie on the team,” Thomas Powers said. “This year, everyone comes and is included in practice, and it builds a lot of unity. We’re all trying our best and everyone is cheering for everybody. Everyone wants everyone else to succeed.”

That change—everyone coming to the high school practice instead of club practices—may have cost Drake a few swimmers, she said, but in the end, it has built up the team.

“The culture of the team and mindset of those who are joining the team know we’re growing this program and want to set the bar higher,” she said. “We have surpassed many previous expectations and as a result,

the swimmers are more dedicated. They’ve become more motivated to realize their own potential.”

The Huskies not only qualified Thomas Powers for state, but also freshman Alex Skorat in 100 backstroke. He swam 57.62 to finish 23rd, improving his time by two seconds and placing him nine spots ahead of his seed.

At region, the 26-member boys team with five seniors, including captains Luke Parker and Swayam Sakpal, finished third.

“It was stellar. I was stoked,” Drake said. “We finished better than expected.”

Freshman Daniel Emett finished sixth in 500 free with a time of 5:34.95. Parker finished 0.5 seconds faster, taking fifth. She also recognized the improvements of freshman Joel Curtis and sophomore Jacob An.

Drake was pleased that “every single girl on the team dropped time in one or more of her races. For everyone to get a PR, that doesn’t usually happen, so it’s really cool.”

The 13-member girls team took seventh at region. Drake was pleased with sophomore Maddie Peterson medaling in 50 and 100 free, sophomore Olivia Hermanson’s 100 backstroke time as well as improvements from captain and junior Evie Pendleton, sophomore Lucy McDonough and newcomer Kennedy Pew.

Drake pointed out that as there aren’t any seniors, she said they’ll all be returning next year. On the boys team, the majority of swimmers are sophomores and freshmen.

“With us moving to 4A next season, we’ll still have some really tough schools,” she said. “But we’re getting stronger and we’ll be heading for more success.” l

The Huskies competed at the region swim meet, where the boys finished third and the girls placed seventh. (Photo courtesy of Alyssa Powers)

Midvale Museum displays local history at its finest

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Vintagewedding gowns and dresses from early settlers, old school desks, and dozens of images of the bustling city of Midvale in years past all can be found at the Midvale Museum, located in the heart of Midvale City Park. The museum opened its doors in 2021 and was dedicated by then-Mayor Robert Hale to the residents of Midvale.

Upon entering the museum visitors are warmly welcomed by staff, many of them volunteers, and invited to sign a guest book. Although small, the museum contains many items of important Midvale residents, such as Don Lind, a Midvale native and also a naval officer, aviator and a NASA astronaut. While working for NASA, Lind was a space physicist, a capsule communicator for the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions, and held many other positions during his time with the space exploration unit.

Athletes use indoor meets to ready themselves for outdoor season

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Acouple weeks into Hillcrest High track and field preseason, head coach Scott Stucki posted on Instagram: “Not what I would have expected for practice in March” along with a photograph of his student-athletes shoveling mounds of snow off the track.

It was a different kind of workout than he had originally planned. Fortunately, some of his athletes had competed in indoor track during the offseason.

“We had about 20 sprinters, distance runners and throwers during indoor and they made some improvements,” he said. “If you can get to where you were at the end of the previous outdoor season, it’s a pretty good indicator you’ll have a good outdoor season.”

During the winter months, Stucki was pleased with many of his distance runners’ times. Senior Sam Martin, senior Andy Romanovsky and sophomore Kimmy Mavaddat all improved their outdoor track times while junior Edith Neslen and senior Jacob Baird ran about the same times as the end of last spring, he said.

Stucki has already been working with his athletes readying them for the season. He is planning to run the same squad on the 4x400 boys relay team this year, hoping they will be able to medal at state. He also expects his pole vaulters for both girls and boys to medal again at state. Stucki said it’s likely the girls 4x800 team sets a new school record.

As of press deadline, all he was wait-

ing for is less snow on his track.

If the weather improves, Hillcrest was to open their season March 18 with the Salt Lake Classic, with sprint, hurdle and jump events at Corner Canyon High and distance and throwing events at Riverton High.

“We have 11 coaches now between our paid staff and volunteers, so we’ll be able to split up our coaching squad to be there for the kids,” he said.

Hillcrest will host its first region meet on March 22, which as of press deadline, had a forecast of snow.

Other invitational meets during the season will be held at Copper Hills, Juab, Taylorsville, Logan, Bingham and Davis high schools.

The Huskies will host JV region on May 2 and varsity region will be at Cedar Valley May 10-11. State is May 18 and May 20 at Brigham Young University in Provo.

“We’re still kind of young on the girls’ side. I think we’re pretty good with our distance girls. The bulk of our boy sprinters are juniors and on the distance side, we are pretty solid. We’ll need that difference maker so hopefully we can find that. Maybe some kids have matured into that, but we’ll just have to see. We’ve got kids willing to work and we got enough people to work with them,” Stucki said. “We’ve got some new faces out this year, so that’s going to help, and we can see what they can do.” l

Every day and special occasion items are also aplenty. On such display is the wedding dress and graduation gown of Sabina Larson Goff from the Goff family, which has operated Goff Mortuary in Midvale since 1915. The museum also houses heirlooms from war veterans, old switchboard phones, antique medical equipment, and pharmaceutical products of days come and gone.

The Midvale Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon-4 p.m., and they also offer guided tours to the public through reservations made at the museum. To schedule a tour, or for more information, reach the museum at 801-567-7285 or on their website midvalemuseum.com. To volunteer to work at the museum, residents can find that info at facebook.com/MidvaleMuseum. l

Hillcrest High senior Jane Wright, seen here at a meet against East High last year, returns in the throwing events for the Huskies. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

A display case dedicated to Midvale native and U.S. astronaut Don Lind. (Annabelle Larsen/ City Journals)

Several historic images are displayed around the museum. (Annab elle Larsen/City Journals)

First, robots came for assembly line workers. Then they came for agricultural and warehouse jobs. Then a cyborg assassin time-traveled from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor. What will artificial intelligence target next?

If you ask our publisher, journalism is on the robotic chopping block. He recently sat down with our editorial team and told us we’d better get our act together or AI will certainly replace us within five years.

It’s the plot of every sci-fi movie. “Let’s merge robotic efficiency and human connection to create a utopian workplace.” But then, the robots download a virus and turn into killing machines. It doesn’t end well for humanity.

But let’s back up a bit. When encyclopedias were created in the 1700s, people were astonished to have so much information at their fingertips. What’s an encyclopedia you ask? Thanks for asking, young whippersnapper.

Encyclopedias are books bound in fake leather that weigh the equivalent of a baby hippo. They were like printed versions of Wikipedia that became outdated as soon as they were purchased. They were used for footstools and sometimes for murder weapons.

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came chatbots, or virtual assistants, like Siri, who learned to answer our stupid questions with a bit of sass.

Now, journalists are encouraged to use AI to produce copy. ChatGPT launched in November and millions of people have tried it out, creating everything from poetry to fake news. It’s like a Google search on steroids.

In fact, it’s so good at creating fake news, that the CNET media website published stories for months before the articles were discovered to be riddled with errors, misinformation and plagiarized material. Oops.

Following my publisher’s orders, I typed a few questions into ChatGPT and immediately ran into a virtual brick wall.

“How many people are living on Earth?” I asked. ChatGPT replied 7.9 billion but added its data ended in September 2021. I guess anyone born after that date doesn’t count.

by emotionless robots like Tucker Carlson?

Sometimes, the “journalism” churned out by AI is racist, offensive and inappropriate because, and here’s the issue, humans create code for these bots. Fallible, stupid humans who unintentionally create programming that mimics their own limiting beliefs.

In These Times writer Hamilton Nolan said, “Journalism is the product of a human mind. If something did not come from a human mind, it is not journalism.”

He said journalism requires accountability. The writer should be able to explain the origins and sources of any story. Can AI do that? Will robots request interviews from other robots? When questioned, will AI fall to pieces like HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey after being given contradictory orders: lie to the crew but be completely truthful. Pretty much like anything on Twitter.

They were also used for rampant plagiarism. Teachers often received essays copied straight from Encyclopedia Britannica.

As technology advanced, plagiarism got easier with the ability to copy-andpaste from any website; more efficient and much harder to detect. Then along

I asked it to tell me a joke. ChatGPT explained it didn’t have a sense of humor or emotions and didn’t understand jokes. So it could be a Utah legislator.

So, will AI adapt to create personality, voice, humor and journalistic ethics or will future generations get used to reading pedantic and pretentious articles written

I’m mixing movie metaphors, but if Sarah Connor’s interactions with the Terminator taught us anything, it’s that we control our own destiny. Can we unite robotic efficiency and humanity? The fate of journalism could hang in the balance.

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