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THERE’S A NEW MAYOR IN TOWN: LOOKING BACK AT MAYOR BRADBURN’S FIRST YEAR By Justin Adams | j.adams@mycityjournals.com

018 welcomed Sandy’s first new mayor in 24 years into office. Kurt Bradburn, a young and charismatic attorney, had just defeated long-time mayor Tom Dolan in the November election. Bradburn promised a variety of changes, like increasing government transparency, opening up new avenues of communication with the public and moving Sandy into the 21st century by investing in new technology to make the city more efficient. Now one year later, the question is: how has he done? If you ask Bradburn himself, he’ll tell you that he kept most, if not all, his campaign promises. “On the pillars I campaigned on, I feel like we’re delivering on every single one,” he told the Sandy Journal. “And there’s still so much more coming in the next few years.” Even the most ardent skeptic of this new mayor would be hard-pressed to argue that Bradburn hasn’t done a lot this year to increase the administration’s availability to the public. Early in the year, the administration convinced a somewhat reluctant city council to upgrade the audio-visual equipment to allow video live-streaming of the council’s weekly meetings so residents can watch from home. “We can’t expect people to drive out here every week just to stay informed about what’s happening in their city,” said Matt Huish, the city’s chief administrative officer, who was appointed by Bradburn. The mayor also instituted a town hall tour, where multiple times throughout the year he made himself and his administration available to the public so they could come and voice any concerns or as questions. Or, for a more 21st-century version of a town hall meeting, the mayor conducts monthly “Ask Me Anything” sessions on Facebook Live. Residents can ask the mayor a question in the comments of his livestream video, which he answers in real time. The city has also introduced new ways for residents to give their feedback and suggestions. This fall they launched a new app called CityServe. It allows residents to make service requests (like to fix a broken street lamp or clean up graffiti) or pay city fines. City officials have also introduced a new tool to help residents get involved in the annual process of creating a city budget. Balancing Act gives residents an interactive and simple interface where they can alter the city’s income by changing different taxes or fees, and then try to balance the budget by cutting various expenses within the city. Once a resident has a balanced budget that they think would be beneficial, they can submit it so the finance department can take a look. Speaking of city finances, Bradburn also says he has kept his promise to be more efficient and responsible with the city’s money. First, he points to the elimination of the water fund transfer. According to him, the previous administration used to raise water fees, then transfer that money from the city’s water fund to the general fund. The mayor also said he’s proud of the fact that he was able to cut the city’s lobbying budget in half (from eight contracts to

Mayor Kurt Bradburn signs an anti-idling ordinance at a local elementary school. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

four) yet was still able to achieve $5.3 million in grant money ($200,000 more than the previous year). City officials also invested in a new software that has moved the city away from a paper-based records management system to a digitized one. The software, which carried a price tag of over $100,000 this year, will save the city millions of dollars in

efficiency and man-hours in the years to come, according to the mayor. Despite these and other accomplishments by the new administration, it hasn’t been completely smooth sailing. Bradburn pointed to the firing of former Police Chief Kevin Thacker over accusations of sexual harass- Continued on page 5...

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98-year-old’s artful and nimble life: still helping others with mobility By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com The Sandy City Journal is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout Sandy. For information about distribution please email circulation@mycityjournals.com or call our offices. Rack locations are also available on our website. For subscriptions please contact: circulation@mycityjournals.com The views and opinions expressed in display advertisements do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Loyal Perch Media or the City Journals. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the owner.

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aria Nygard is a West Jordan resident. She’s been coming to the Sandy Physical Therapy and Aquatics center three times a week to volunteer as a teacher. She started coming originally for her own health in 1995. That evolved into her permanent volunteer position. She is now 98 years old and continues to lead classes, swim and move. Watching her balance in the water is impressive. She does it with grace and amazing control. Nygard welcomes her participants at 8 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning into the relaxed pool setting. She has a glow of health about her and a happy smile complementing lovely platinum hair. The water, kept at 96 degrees, is not overly heated (like 60 minutes in a hot tub can be). It’s a just right, “warm hug” of water temperature. Nygard says the 96 degrees soothes and calms the storms of arthritis pain. Linda Messick comes to the class because a doctor recommended it to her husband when he was dealing with cancer and arthritis. After Messick’s husband died, the doctor encouraged her to keep coming. Messick has been an occasional substitute leader for the class, helping Nygard to keep things running on schedule. Nygard encourages doing consistent exercises. She explains how it can improve the chances of staying independent into the golden years. Jessica Baxter is a physical therapy assistant working at the center who knows Nygard. “Since I started working here, her little group has gotten bigger,” Baxter said. “Both health-wise and socially, it’s good for them. It helps them keep everything moving. It has contributed to Maria living longer and being able to do the things she does. She really impresses everybody. She is the one person I tell a lot of people about. She sets a good example for the patients we work with.” Nygard now rides in a friend’s passenger seat to get to class but still enjoys teaching and helping others meet together in the pool. “I used to drive here, but I gave up driving earlier this year,” Nygard said. Nygard started volunteering more than 20 years ago. Nygard likes to educate herself on

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Class meeting on a Monday morning for gentle water exercise. (Amy Green/City Journals)

politics in her spare time. She is an avid reader. There is also an uplifting social aspect to the water classes. Those who show up for her sessions have varying physical issues, from back pain to bursitis. But they all seem to have a good measure of fun while there. The class talks and mingles through the one-hour workout. They all know something of each person there — names, hobbies, interests. Nygard also has a history of being an excellent seamstress and tailor. She worked at ZCMI for a number of years doing sewing and skilled alterations. She is no amateur craftsman. Nygard learned much of her tailoring ability from European clothiers. In the 1950s, she came to Utah from Manitoba, Canada. She worked personally with the original Fred Macray “Mr. Mac” Christensen when he was in business with ZCMI. For fun and family bonding, Nygard practiced a hobby of making hand-painted Ukrainian eggs. This type of artwork is called Pysanka. Rather than a typical application of paint, a wax-resist method is used to apply the color. Working on a small surface such as an egg requires patience and motivation. Pictures of Nygard’s skill show that her personality and gifts are indeed persistent. She proves to be a woman willing to commit to projects and see them through. Nygard recalled how Pysanka-style artwork was a family activity she loved and taught to her kids. “I have three children, six grandchildren

and eight great-grandchildren,” she said. Nygard may not be painting as many eggs as she used to or doing jumping jacks in the pool. But her class is not really about doing fast laps or the backstroke. It is gentle torso twists and careful knee-to-elbow lifts. She teaches light gestures that have long-lasting benefits. The class chats and catches up on life while following her lead — each person going at his or her own speed. The members agree that these sessions are worth coming back for. Neil Overton frequents the class with his wife, Jo. “I didn’t go for a week or two. I noticed a huge difference, and I was like what?” he said. “That measly little pool does something!” Jo Overton agrees. “It doesn’t seem like serious exercise, because you’re not hurting when you do it,” she said. “The water eases the impact and makes it easy to do.” Anyone who is interested in trying an hour of water relaxation is encouraged to show up to Nygard’s group (sign up at the front desk). As with the warm water, Nygard and her class are warm and welcoming too. They are excited about anyone joining in — old timers, newcomers, the energetic and the weary. Often, one cannot swim all troubles away. But Nygard and her class-goers feel that enjoying weekly smiles, conversation and healthy movement can lighten the burden of any strain. l

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ment as a particularly difficult moment in his first year. “That was a really hard thing for me,” Bradburn said. “It was a difficult situation where we had a guy who had given a lot of time and effort to the city, but we had some employees who felt a different way. I felt like the decision I made was in the best interest of the city and I stick by that decision, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t difficult.” The first-year mayor has faced other hurdles, ranging from self-inflicted scandal to downright bizarre. Within his first few months in office, Bradburn raised his salary, his justification being the increase was just a fraction of the amount he was saving the city by cutting the aforementioned lobbyist contracts. But word got out, and the ensuing public pressure forced Bradburn to reverse the raise. Or there was a moment this summer when a then-employee of the city got up in front of the city council and expressed concerns about low employee morale under the new administration. The mayor dismissed that notion as the isolated feelings of a single disgruntled employee (whose employment with the city ended soon after). There has also been some friction and a lack of communication between the new administration and the city council, best exemplified in a bizarre series of events dubbed by the mayor as “Picturegate.” Despite these challenges, Bradburn said he

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wouldn’t change anything about what he did in his first year. He noted that although he hasn’t been perfect, he’s learned a lot of lessons throughout the year. Two of which were the importance of managing expectations and clear communication. “I think the thing everyone realizes when you go from being a resident to serving is that you can’t make everybody happy,” Bradburn explained. “As a resident you don’t have all the facts or information so you think, ‘Oh this is what I need to solve my problem. We really need a sign or a crosswalk here to fix this.’ And then once you’re here and you have all the input and advice from the subject matter experts, you realize we’ve tried a sign or crosswalk there before and it’s not as successful as this other thing.” It’s a difficult maneuver communicating to residents that their request isn’t actually going to work or be good for the city. For that reason, Bradburn said his administration has made a concerted effort to proactively educate the public about various issues. For example, the city will soon be rolling out an education campaign to help residents better understand the future of the Cairns district development. The mayor said he’d like to avoid a situation where they get “too far down the road” of development before residents learn about what’s going on and then resort to various means of opposition, similar to what recently happened close by in the city of Holladay.

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“That’s a great example of the wrong way to do it,” Bradburn said. To help get that dialogue going, the city has started seeking resident input with regular surveys through Citizen Connect, a Qualtrics-powered tool that lets the city poll residents about a variety of issues. One survey has already been done about the Stadium Village zone of the Cairns district. Residents were able to provide their suggestions and concerns for the area. That feedback is now being used by the company, contracted by the city, to help come up with a master plan for the area, a plan which will ideally reflect the desires of a majority of residents. But no matter what happens with the Stadium Village, or any other action taken by the city, it’s not going to

please everybody, and Bradburn knows that. “I’m happy to take the heat, and that’s why I’m in this job. I ultimately will do what I feel like is in the best interest of the city, regardless of what the optics are or if I’ll take heat for it,” he said. “With four young kids I’m often out at our parks or at our schools. I go grocery shopping, I go to the bank, I go to my gym. I’m very accessible in the community so I do hear from my bosses (the voters) on a daily basis. That’s something I relish.” “I want people to come up to me. I don’t shy away from suggestions or criticism. I care deeply about what they think and feel and it matters to me.” l

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From Sandy to NYC and back again: Adrien Swenson shines in cast of ‘Finding Neverland’ By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

udience members who saw “Finding Neverland” at the Eccles Theatre in December were part of a special experience: Sandy native Adrien Swenson was in the national touring cast. Swenson stayed for the “Chat Back” session with the audience following the Dec. 4 show (which included dozens of her fans) and made time for a Q&A with the Sandy Journal. Sandy Journal: Tell us about your Utah roots. Adrien Swenson: I’ve lived in Sandy all my life. I went to Alta and Jordan High Schools, Dixie College on an acting scholarship and SUU on a scholarship. I graduated with a degree in acting and directing. I have so many dear friends here. Utah will always be home. SJ: What kind of acting training have you had? AS: I took my first drama class in eighth grade at Eastmont Middle School and then took acting classes in school every year after that. SJ: What about vocal training? AS: Actually (laughs), I never thought that I could sing. I auditioned for choirs in high school and didn’t make them. When I got to Dixie, the first thing I did was play a stepsister in “Cinderella.” They put a mic on me to sing “The Stepsister’s Lament,” and I was singing in a character voice. But I thought, “Hey, I sound OK! I can sing.” I heard later that my high school choir teacher heard me sing and asked people why I hadn’t tried out for the choirs. He didn’t even remember that I’d auditioned! I love telling this story, especially when I workshop with high school students. SJ: When did you start doing regional theater work? AS: After college graduation. I auditioned for Hale and was cast. Then right off the bat I was in Hale’s “A Christmas Carol.” I went on a mission (for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). When I got back I did “The Secret Garden” at Hale, and from then on out I was consistently cast in shows there. I’ve performed at the Grand Theatre in Salt Lake, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, and did Church productions like the Nauvoo Pageant and “Savior of the World.” Utah is a good place for regional theater. SJ: What are some of your favorite roles? AS: I loved playing Lucille in “Parade,” Nancy in “Oliver!” and Judy in “9 to 5: The Musical.” I had so much fun playing Katherine in “Freaky Friday” in Chicago, Kala in “Tarzan,” and Fantine in “Les Misérables.” I’ve performed dream solos like “Defying Gravity,” “I Dreamed a Dream” and “As Long as He Needs Me.” (see online content for a link to Swenson’s YouTube videos) SJ: When did you start thinking about being a professional actor? AS: It was always in the back of my mind since college, but the idea terrified me. I had a professor at SUU, Dr. Terry Lewis, tell me

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The “Finding Neverland” touring cast. Adrien Swenson of Sandy is far left in the mermaid costume. (Jeremy Daniel/Finding Neverland Press)

I could move to NYC and make it. He only taught there for a couple of years, but he pushed my limits and boundaries in ways that I really appreciate now. SJ: Talk about your move to NYC in 2015. AS: Moving there is not easy, but there were outside forces at work that made it easier than it should have been. It can be really lonely and of course competitive. But several things happened in my life that made me think, “Now is the time.” SJ: What did you learn about the audition process? AS: Oh wow. It’s crazy. People might not realize that NYC is the audition hub for theaters all over the country. Pioneer Theatre auditions in NYC. So does Tuacahn and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. There is a hierarchy for who gets seen in auditions; it has to do with whether or not you are part of the Actor’s Equity Union. I kept stats on my auditions. I went to 50 auditions between January and March. I was seen at 20 of those auditions. I was called back for three. I booked zero. SJ: You got your role in “The Forgotten Carols” while in NYC, right? AS: Yes! I played the role of Nurse Constance, a role I love. The cast of that show has become like family to me. When I was offered

my current role, Michael (McLean) said, “Of course, you have to do this.” He knows what a win it is to score a 10-month gig. I recommended my friend Angela Jeffries to play the role this year. I couldn’t think of anyone I wanted to see play it more than her. When “Finding Neverland” played in Logan in December, the entire cast and crew of “The Forgotten Carols” came to see me. I felt so much love! SJ: Speaking of love, what kind of support do you get from your family here in Utah? AS: They were nervous about me moving to NYC. My parents and my three siblings see how crazy and hard this industry is. They support me in that I know they are a constant whether or not I get cast in anything. I stayed with family instead of with the cast at the hotel (while the show was at the Eccles in SLC). I come back a couple times a year. And the women in my dad’s family play Bunko together once a month. If I’m in town when that happens, I head over! SJ: Tell us about “Finding Neverland.” AS: It goes over the entire country. We spend a lot of time on the bus. The week-long stay in Salt Lake was a luxury. I am in the ensemble and I understudy for the role of the children’s grandmother.

SJ: Grandmother?! (Swenson’s blond hair, skinny jeans and lineless face don’t have a bit of grandmother in them.) AS: Yeah, I know. Funny huh. SJ: What are some of your tricks of the acting trade? AS: The more professional the production, the more help you get, like a dialect coach. I have a Pinterest page where I keep inspirations for the characters I play: how they look, move or sound. As far as memorization, I make my own study guides. To remember my cues, I circle the operative word in the actor’s line before mine — the reason I’m replying. SJ: What would you share with high school you? AS: I should have done this a long time ago. Don’t let your fears stop you from taking the plunge. The worst thing that can happen is that you crash and burn, but then you learn from that and pick yourself up again. *Editor’s note: Adrien Swenson’s talents first came to the attention of the writer when she saw her in “Arsenic and Old Lace.” She’s been following her career ever since. l

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The annual Festival of Trees was Nov. 28–Dec. 1 in Sandy. The event, sponsored by Intermountain Healthcare, is a Utah holiday tradition. Christmas trees and decorations of all kinds were donated and auctioned off to raise money for Primary Children’s Medical Center. Performers danced and sang on the stages. And healing came for people like Cindy Christensen, who decorated this tree with her family in honor of her granddaughter Chloe Joy, who lived just a brief 45 minutes. “As sorrowful as it was, there was joy to be felt in Chloe’s short life. That’s what we wanted to portray with this tree,” Christensen said.

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Sandy 2018, captured in photos

f a photo says a thousand words, then the following pages could write a book capturing some of Sandy’s most memorable moments

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The Alta High School student section cheers on the Hawks during their first home game on Sept. 7 against Farmington. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

Artist Shu Yamamoto holds Molly. Longtime Sandy resident Shu Yamamoto transforms classic art into cat art. (Linnea Lundgren/City Journals)

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Trevor Hill is in his fourth year as a member of the Dixie State men’s basketball team. Hill, a resident of Sandy, played for Alta High School prior to his collegiate career. (Photo by Stan Plewe/Dixie State Athletics)

Dozens of Alta students teamed up to create famous works of art for the high school’s Chalk the Walk event. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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The Alta boys soccer team celebrates another state title, beating Viewmont, 2-1, to win the 5A championship. (Ron Bevan/City Journals)

Flags fly on the Sandy Healing Field. The tradition was started in 2002 by Paul Swenson as a memorial for the 9/11 attacks, and has since spurred a foundation and fundraising efforts around the country. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)

Former Alta phenom Kealia Ohai now plays for the Houston Dash. She has also played for the US Women’s National team, where she holds the record for the fastest debut goal. Ohai returned to Utah for a game against the Utah Royals. (Photo courtesy Houston Dash)

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Indian Hills’ policy debaters Isabel Heil and Taylor Hurst celebrate winning the Jan. 11 competition. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

Jordan High drill team performs their mime character dance. The Jordan drill team was inspired by teammate Taylor Tilby, who has TAR syndrome, a rare genetic condition in which she was born without the radius bone on the forearm. Tilby also has a right Van Ness leg prosthetic because her knee was fused. “I love to dance and I want to show others what I can do,” Tilby said. “I can’t stop people from staring at me, so why not do what I love?” (Kevin Darrow/Jordan High)

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Alta High students help with ceremonial digging on June 7 at the site where a new performing arts center will be built. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Then-Alta senior Jack Anderson gets fouled on a slide tackle in a boys soccer game last spring. The foul earned the defender a yellow card and gave the Hawks a free kick just outside the penalty box. (Ron Bevan/City Journals)

The community came together to clean up Dimple Dell Park on Earth Day where there were reportedly over 500 volunteers. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

Sandy resident Grace Jansen goes hard for a ball during this yearâ€™s AAU beach volleyball tournament. Jansen and her partner won the tournament, and she now leads the Jordan indoor volleyball team as a senior. (Photo by Jenna Warby)

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Aspen Jeffrie handles the pitching assignment for the Jordan softball team. Jeffrie, a sophomore, was the only player to show any interest or talent for the position, according to coach Shawnee LePrey. (Ron Bevan/City Journals)

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Alta soccer coach Lee Mitchell celebrates the 2018 boys state 5A soccer title with a toe touch for his team, a tradition he has done for all 16 state titles. Mitchell would retire soon after leaving behind a trophy-filled legacy. (Photo by Michelle Porter)

Performers rehearse for Hale Center Theatre’s production of “The Music Man.” (Courtesy of Hale Center Theater)

Former Alta football player Mason Clements now competes professionally on the rodeo circuit. Clements, a 2010 graduate of Alta, finished 10th last season in bareback riding. (Photo/Todd Brewer)

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“Norman Catwell” oil painting by local Sandy painter Lucia Heffernan. (Photo courtesy Lucia Heffernan)

Cheri Magill is a Sandy singer/songwriter who released her new album “Tour Guide” on May 4. (Courtesy Cheri Magill)

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Sandy citizen survey shows strong approval of fire, police departments By Justin Adams | j.adams@mycityjournals.com

t is a truth universally acknowledged that Utahns don’t like to have their property tax increased. So any time people support a tax increase, you know it must be for a really good reason. Such is the case with Sandy city’s police and fire departments. A recent citizen survey conducted by the city found about half of Sandy residents would support a property tax increase in order to provide more competitive compensation to the city’s police officers and firefighters. Fifty-five percent of respondents said they would support such a tax increase for the fire department, and 49 percent supported the same for the police department. “I think it shows that our residents appreciate the service that they’re getting and are willing to compensate us and pay us more,” said Fire Department Chief Bruce Cline. Overall, 61 percent of the respondents in the survey said they have had no experience with the fire department. But of those who said they have had some kind of interaction, 95 percent gave the department a favorable rating. Cline credited his firefighters with the positive survey results. “I don’t think it has anything to do with me. It’s all about the guys going out there and doing their job well. My priority is customer

service. Even if someone’s house burns down, we want to take care of them through that,” he said. As for police, 32 percent of respondents said they had not used or had no opinion of the department’s crime prevention efforts, and 20 percent said the same for the department’s traffic enforcement. Of those who did give a rating for those two categories, 58 percent gave crime prevention a positive rating, while an even 50 percent gave traffic enforcement a positive rating. “Obviously a lot of people get speeding tickets and no one likes that,” said Police Chief Bill O’Neal, who was promoted to the position earlier this year. “Traffic enforcement is kind of a double-edged sword. Citizens want it in their neighborhood, but then if they get caught, they don’t want it in their neighborhood.” Overall, O’Neal said he was pleased with the survey, noting that they received higher ratings in several key categories relative to the last survey four years ago. “It makes you feel good that your officers are out there furthering that objective that you’ve set for them,” he said. There were other noteworthy conclusions from the survey, including 61 percent of re-

A Sandy city police car sits outside the department headquarters. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

spondents who were not aware that the fire department offers free community preparedness classes (first aid, junior firefighting academy, babysitting, etc.). Both the city’s fire and police chief encourage any residents with questions or concerns

to contact their department’s non-emergency phone numbers. The fire department can be reached at (801)5692930 while the police department can be reached at (801)5687200. l

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Students should set resolutions for leading balanced lives By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

his year’s top New Year’s resolutions may be to eat healthy, exercise regularly, get more sleep, find a job and join a club to start a new hobby. These resolutions are similar to what school officials say students should look at for setting their goals toward leading balanced lives. “Research shows that to lead a happy and well-balanced life, little things do matter,” said McKinley Withers, Jordan School District’s health and wellness specialist. “Diet, sleep, exercise — with those three, there can be a significant improvement in students’ lives.” While that may sound obvious, sometimes students can’t see it, said Canyons School District’s Corner Canyon High School counselor Misty Jolley. “With tests, papers, assignments, and for seniors, college applications and scholarships, all due at the same time, it’s easier said than done,” she said. “Even increasing just a little sleep and exercise, and eating more healthy than soda and junk food, will help.” Torilyn Gillett, Canyons School District’s school counseling program specialist, said students can reduce stress in their lives by taking a break. “By setting goals and exercising daily habits of living a healthy life, students are building protective factors against anxiety,” she said, adding that eight or nine hours of sleep is recommended. “Just as your phone needs to be plugged in to recharge, your brain is the same way. It needs to recuperate.” Some ways that is possible is through meditation, relaxation, deep breathing or taking a few minutes each day for a mindfulness app will help take away panic and anxiety feelings, she said. “Even a walk without technology gives good exercise for both the body and the brain,” Gillett said. At a recent Granite School District parent liaison meeting sponsored by the Utah Parent Center, mindfulness handouts were distributed, with examples of how to breathe deeply, stretch and relax. Judy Petersen, Granite School District’s college and career readiness director, said the district works with students to help them lead a well-balanced life. “We are always focusing on prevention and making every effort to help students develop good coping skills and strategies in the areas of self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making, self-management and relationships,” she said. “In K-6 (kindergarten through sixth-grade), social workers do this with growth mindset curriculum and in grades seven through 12, a social emotional skill of the month is delivered through advisory classes, health classes and in other settings.” At Corner Canyon High, student Luke Warnock started the focus group Stress Less

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when he realized a friend was struggling with anxiety and depression. Stress Less meets twice each month and is open to anyone who wants to attend and learn about coping skills through activities and speakers. In January, he plans to kick off new ideas, whether it be addressing learning to cope through exercise, meditation, music or other ways. “The goal is to positively impact kids — the more the better,” he said. “Stress is universal and if we learn how to cope, it lessens the burden, and that can be monumental.” This may be one method students are able to connect with others, something Withers recommends. “When there is face-to-face interaction, students are able to connect more. There’s a social piece to being well balanced. If they can connect, share a hobby or find some way to interact, even with their family, it will provide more support and comfort,” he said. Gillett agrees that personal positive relationships are a key. “During family dinner time, spend time talking. Put away the device. Be in the present moment, where you are,” she said. “Balance is the key in everything.” She also suggested giving service to others. “It’s a way to build a connection to someone or give to a cause and see a bigger picture,” she said, adding that many schools participate in service learning or community service projects. Corner Canyon’s Jolley agrees. “Volunteering helps to develop character and for college applications, it’s huge. It also gives us a feeling of gratitude and we realize we have things that others don’t. Even a small act is rewarding,” she said. Jolley recommends for all high school students, especially seniors, in January — midway through the year — is a good time to refocus. “Seniors have senioritis and aren’t always focused. They should look at what they want to achieve the end of this school year and where they see their future. It’s a time where they will be opening a new chapter in their lives and they need to prioritize what they’re doing now and what’s next,” she said. Corner Canyon student body president Warnock agrees. “I’m not a super stressed person, but with all the activities I do and attend, I realize I need some me time and need to prioritize. I’m a high school student just like everyone else here,” the high school senior said. Jolley suggests students decide what is important and then set time to accomplish those priorities. “Students should look at what’s going to affect them long term and focus on what is important to them — whether it is good grades to get accepted into college or getting the training

Doing activities with friends, such as playing basketball, develops strong relationships and skills in teamwork, which contribute to balanced lives for students. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Healthy eating is one factor in living a balanced life. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

they need for a career. Organizing will help just to reduce their stress,” she said. Some students may need to learn to set boundaries, including saying no to things that aren’t as important. They may need to ask for help. “Having other people help you shows great strength and it can be fun to share the load, not do everything yourself,” Jolley said. However, other students may need to become more involved in activities that are meaningful to them or even get a part-time job, she added. Jolley said that through various high school and community involvement, students

are learning essential life-long skills. “By being involved, we develop leadership skills, work together and are more productive,” she said. Even so, Jolley said there is a balance of those activities and just “hanging out with friends.” “With balanced living, it encompasses school, work, activities, volunteering, family and playing — whether it’s being with friends, reading, hiking, biking or doing what you enjoy,” she said. “It’s great to set and work toward goals, and we need to, but we also need to live in the moment and be able to appreciate it.” l

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Canyons Board of Education president riding off into the sunset — literally By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

or the past 10 years, Sherril H. Taylor, who colleagues describe as quiet, humble and steady, has appeared before the community in his suit and tie, conducting Canyons Board of Education meetings, listening to patrons at his district town halls, thanking teachers for their service and speaking to students at graduations and new school ribbon-cutting ceremonies. During his tenure, the district was formed after splitting from Jordan School District; two multimillion-dollar bonds were passed, allowing for the building of 13 schools with nine more new school buildings or major renovations promised; teachers’ salaries were bumped to be more competitive; the long-promised high school in Draper was built; elementary schools introduced brain boosters with expanded learning opportunities; Hillcrest and Jordan high schools opened their doors in the summer to incoming struggling students; more support has been given to Title I schools for social and emotional needs; agreements have been made with neighboring towns in terms of facilities and ideas for growth; and the list goes on. Now, after 33 years in the education field before serving 14 years combined on both Jordan’s and Canyons’ boards of education, Taylor decided “it’s time to hand off the baton; we’ve accomplished what we set to do.” He officially retires in January 2019. Or rather, he will jump on his Harley motorcycle in chaps and a leather jacket to spend time outdoors when he is not with his family. “My favorite Sherril story,” former board member Paul McCarty recalls, “was on July 1, 2009, the opening day of Canyons School District. We had a school bus for the board and the senior district administration, with (then Sandy Mayor) Tom Dolan and the police and we were going to parade down State Street. But not Sherril. He rolls up on his Harley Davidson with high goose neck handlebars. This is Sherril, who always has on his nice suit, starched collar, impeccable hair, and he’s dressed in black leather jacket, leather chaps and a red bandana over his head. He looked like someone you wouldn’t want your daughter to marry. Then he says, ‘follow me,’ and Sherril takes off. It was the alter ego of Sherril, one we all may have but never show in public, but there he was and it was cool to see a great big Harley escorting the school bus.” Since that day, he has been seen “in his leathers” after riding his Harley to informal board presidency meetings, board member Steve Wrigley said, but “that first time of seeing him riding the first day of school shocked us.” Taylor said he learned much of his love of the outdoors, from riding a motorbike to breaking horses, while growing up on a farm. After the farm, Taylor and his wife, Pat, attended Snow College, then moved to Logan to attend Utah State University. He also holds a master’s in education from Westminster College and an administrative certificate from the University of Utah.

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Sherril Taylor, then Canyons Board of Education vice president, escorted a school bus of officials in the parade for the opening day in 2009 of Canyons School District. (Photo courtesy of Canyons School District)

“My wife and I decided to go into education,” he said. “We both like education and serving our community, and especially helping kids. It was a good career for us and for our family.” Taylor began his career at South Cache Junior High, but in 1970, he and his wife moved to Jordan School District, where Taylor became Butler Middle’s science and physical education teacher. Pat Taylor taught third grade at Draper Elementary for 31 years before retiring. When Indian Hills Middle School was built 10 years later, Taylor opened its science department, teaching zoology and botany. “I loved teaching here,” he said after the school’s 2017 groundbreaking ceremony for the recently completed renovation. “It was an exciting time working with kids. We did a lot of lab work with microscopes. We dissected frogs and a few sharks.” Taylor then went on to intern as Eastmont Middle’s assistant principal, then served as assistant principal at Mt. Jordan Middle, West Jordan and Copper Hills high schools before becoming principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle

School. He then became the staff assistant for Jordan School District’s assistant superintendent over the southeastern part of the district. “It was a great experience. I learned from a great leader, Brenda Hales, how to be kind to people, how to be effective and detailed,” Taylor said. Taylor retired in 2002 for a year before running for Jordan School Board of Education, which he served on through the district split, even serving on both Jordan and Canyons board simultaneously. “Everybody was working hard then,” he said about the tumultuous times. “The cities gave Canyons a place to meet while working with a consulting team to form the new district and hire people. The mayors were helpful and supportive of us as we got organized. We had tons of people volunteer to help in our community. So many people had a part and worked so hard. It was the greatest accomplishment.” Former Board member Ellen S. Wallace credits Taylor for his dedication and service during those early years. “He has been a champion of the underdog

and a visionary man in creating a new district from the ground up,” she said. Board member Mont Millerberg said that one of the first things they did was to hire Canyons’ first superintendent. “We interviewed a lot of people, had debates over candidates, negotiated settlements, looked for someone with leadership and a vision and who could present well in public and understood the issues. Sherril had knowledge of being a teacher, principal and working in a district office, so his input was greatly appreciated,” he said. Taylor, and former board member Tracy Cowdell, came riding to some meetings on their Harleys, McCarty recalled. “We needed the laughter, the humorous moments, in all the stresses of creating a new school district, spending 20 to 30 hours each week — and that wasn’t counting all the hours of answering the public’s questions about the district. It was a lot of dedication by all the school board members who laid that foundation — but Sherril, he was the board’s vice president then, could see that we also needed to take

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a moment to smile. There was a great deal of synergy as we worked together, but we owe a lot of gratitude to Sherril for his dedication and vision,” he said. For Taylor, the new school district was a chance to keep promises. “For years, the Jordan Board (of Education) promised Draper they would build a high school in Draper and that was always a priority for me. We needed to keep our promise and the other schools needed upgrading and the mayors were on board supporting us,” he said. Former Draper Mayor Darrell Smith said that meant a lot to him and the community. “To his credit, he stepped forward and became the leader of the district and kept the vision of Draper schools,” he said. “He was the right guy and the right time in the right position to keep the ball moving. If we didn’t have the high school, we wouldn’t be state champions today in a couple things. Thanks to him and others, Draper City finally got what they wanted.” While on the board, Taylor worked with the Utah High School Activities Association, helping set goals to playing a part in realigning the regions. He also has been a part of the redevelopment team that worked with cities’ master plans and businesses, such as partnering with Cottonwood Heights and Sandy to create middle school theaters for community and school use, or Sandy, in the construction of Hale Theatre, which promised to provide tickets to students and teachers, to see how decisions would impact the schools. “We would want to know how they would help our kids and what was the return to the community,” he said, adding recently a technology company promised to provide training and internships to students. For his dedication, Sandy City awarded Taylor the 2018 Outstanding Local Elected Official of the Year, an award Taylor wouldn’t receive on his own behalf, but only if he could recognize others on the board and in the district. “Everyone worked so hard. It wasn’t an award for one person. We all want to live up to the mission,” he said. Millerberg said Taylor’s response is typical of his character. “He’s slow to take the credit, but quick to share it,” he said. Sandy’s former mayor said Taylor’s leadership has been critical to the community. “Sherril is a wonderful person who is so dedicated to children and families and has accomplished so much under his leadership,” Dolan said. “We’ve worked together on the city’s master plan, which will help both the city and the school district move ahead. He’s a serious guy with a sweet heart, one who cares and is so kind. The award was our way of thanking him for his contribution.” However, it’s the daily business where his colleagues greatly appreciate him. They say he is formal, logical, soft-spoken and “never eats dinner with us, but takes it home, as he’s all business,” Wrigley said. “He is soft-spoken, and everyone listens,”

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McCarty said. “He has ideas, he has wisdom, and wants to get things done.” Superintendent Jim Briscoe said his “strong leadership and steady hand” guided the board to “build a consensus for the good of the children that will help create a lasting impact.” However, Briscoe also appreciates Taylor’s puns. “You need to stay very alert when he is sharing. He will wait until you get it before he moves on. One thing I can kick myself for is not writing them down,” he said. Board Vice President Nancy Tingy agrees. “He is really gifted at coming up with one-liners that can just make me laugh,” she said. “He has a pocketful of them. He was born of wisdom, wit and a big heart. His wealth of experience has benefitted the board with his connections. He truly loves children and educators and makes every effort to serve the community. He leads by helping others be successful. He ensures everyone is comfortable to speak and he values the voice of his fellow board members. He is humble and confident; it’s a good mixture.” Millerberg said he is reassuring and encouraging for the board. “Sherril has a calming influence,” he said. “He understands education inside and out. As board president, he listens first, then holds his opinion until last. He is very collaborative and works with everyone to reach a decision. It’s a seven-member board and everyone matters.” Utah PTA Student Leadership Commissioner Betty Shaw appreciates his leadership and thoughtfulness. “He is a quiet man, but has great leadership strength,” she said. “He makes sure that he gets things right and respects all in their opinions, even if he disagrees. He tries to keep things running smoothly and fairly to have the meetings be on track. I have been blessed to be able to call him my friend and will dearly miss his experience in leading the board, and his kindness in how he treats all people.” Wrigley said Taylor has been dedicated. “He is a strong advocate and loyal, keeping his word to Indian Hills, the last school in the 2010 bond, that there would be funding for its renovation,” he said. “He has brought a collaborative board presidency to work with Superintendent Briscoe and for our district. He has dedicated his whole life and heart to help students. He is a stewardship leader, not one in the limelight, but nonetheless, his leadership is unparalleled,” he said. Smith compares Taylor to John R. Park, who lent his name to the first school in Draper. “Sherril is a lot like John R. Park; he was a visionary for schools back in his day too. And he was able to put his talents, his ability to work with people and pull them together as the team captain,” Smith said. “It’s not only how many students he has impacted from his years in education, but also all his hard work for these schools that will serve the future.” Briscoe agrees. “Sherril may be riding off in the sunset, but his legacy lives on.” l

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Wasatch Improv Festival ready to make 2019 bigger and funnier By Bob Bedore | bob@mycityjournals.com

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ow do you put on one of the biggest improv comedy festivals in the country? Well, you improvise. “Last year we really didn’t know fully what we were doing,” admitted Wasatch Improv Festival Board Member Jason Wild. “All we knew was we wanted it to be something that we’d all be proud of and that everyone who came out would have some laughs and be glad they came. Somehow, we did that, and a lot more.” In its first year, the Wasatch Improv Festival (WIF) did a little, “let’s announce a festival and see if anyone comes.” Soon they were not only having to turn away acts that were submitting from around the country, but also guests who were trying to get into the Midvale Performing Arts Center. “We were putting in as many chairs as we could, but finally we just had to tell people we couldn’t fit any more,” said Wild. “This was one of the best festivals we’ve been to,” said Rolland Lopez of the Los Angeles improv duo Rollin ‘n’ Riches. “I can’t believe that this was a first-year festival. This was better than a lot of festivals in their seventh year.” And now the people behind the Wasatch Improv Festival, taking place once again at the Midvale Performing Arts Center January 17-19, have their work cut out for them as they try to improve on last year and make it even bigger and better. A lot of their success was in the mix they represented last year, and that will be in play again this time out. The mix is not just in Utah and non-Utah teams, though that is very important (this year will feature teams from 11 different states), but also in the style of improv. This year will see a complete mash-up of different types of comedy. This means that you’ll be seeing something different every 20 minutes – and all of it funny. The Wasatch Improv Festival is all about exposing people to something a little different. “Last year’s festival was one of the greatest times of my life,” said board member Blake Heywood. “I met so many new friends and learned so much about different styles. I really can’t wait to see how this year goes.”

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Learning is also a big part of the festival. There is always something you can learn by watching others perform, but there are also classes that you can take. The WIF offers classes from national teachers Andel Sudik, Celeste Pechous and Nick Candon. There is even a “Free Lunch” class that can be attended that includes a lesson and lunch – all for free. “I’m really excited about the teachers we have this year,” said board member Tom Shannon. “These are teachers we really wanted to go out and get, and I’m so happy that they’ve said yes. It’s going to be a big part of our festival.” Once again, the festival will feature 10 different acts each night. The shows will start at 7 p.m. on January 17-19 (Thursday-Saturday) at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center St. Each night will be broken up into two acts with a 30-minute intermission in between. Tickets will be $10 per night. There is a special pass available to the first 50 buyers for all three nights for $22. It should be noted that the comedy is mostly PG-13, but there will likely be some language that can come out, especially in the second half of the shows. This will be especially true on the final set on Friday night. This year the WIF has some of their favorite acts from last year returning, including Rollin ‘n’ Riches and The Purdy Twins, and some new acts including Murder, Murder (improvising a 20-minute murder mystery), The Next Generation Gap (father and son team), and Bird & Friend from New York. Utah teams like Quick Wits, Murder Fairy & Arson Leprechaun, and Park City Improv, will be joined by some other teams making their first WIF appearance. These include Improv Broadway and Rev Mayhem: The Improvised Rock Band. When not improvising, the performers will be enjoying the wonders of Utah as well as competing in the second annual WIF Top Golf Shoot Out, doing some “Laugh Yoga,” going on a ghost hunt in the Midvale Performing Arts Center, and wrapping up with a late-night karaoke party featuring “Life of the Party” and Rob Ferre. For more information about the festival and tickets, please visit their website at wasatchimprov.com. l

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Brookwood students deck the mansion, bringing joy to governor, first lady By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

n 1902, the Kearns Mansion that was built to rival the mansions of the Vanderbilts and Carnegies in the East and was known to entertain lavish parties for leading political and religious dignitaries. Now the Governor’s Mansion, it recently hosted special guests: Brookwood Elementary fourth-graders. On Dec. 4, 26 students in Monica Rotermund’s class carefully hung hand-painted sled ornaments, button snowflakes, beaded swirls and other decorations that were made of paint, popsicle sticks, glue and glitter. “Our young people put the pizazz and the glitter, which I have all over me, in Christmas,” said Gov. Gary Herbert, referring to the sparkle on himself after holding the star for the tree. “’Tis the season to glitter.” After several attempts, he placed the star atop the nine-foot tree, with direction from his wife, Jeanette. “And you think putting together a $19 billion budget is hard,” he joked afterward about the tree Herbert said “was one of the best-looking trees we’ve ever had.” He also gave the schoolchildren a gift in the form of a message and asked them to share it as “special ambassadors” with other students at Brookwood Elementary. “This is my Christmas present to you: If you want a good job, get a good education,” Herbert said, asking them to repeat the line twice. “Education will give you opportunities. It will open doors. It will give you choices and options in life. You are the rising generation. Pretty soon you are going to take over all the responsibilities of leading our communities. You may be in business, be teachers, lawyers, doctors…who knows, you might be a congressman, you might be a mayor or you might be on the school board, all kinds of options — the challenge for you is to prepare yourself for those opportunities. That really means education.” The governor then stressed to students to graduate high school and make their plans for additional training or schooling post high school. Jeanette also helped adorn the Christmas tree in the formal library, where just the day before Herbert signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana. The ornaments, coordinated by room parents Heather Janke and Emily Loveland, included pinecones gathered from the yards of Rotermund and her mother. There also were wooden ornaments that showed photographs of each of the students participating in an outdoor activity in Utah. The class also made one for the First Couple, which Jeanette thanked them for and said she’d keep. “I collect ornaments so I’ll add it to my collection,” she said. All the ornaments were coordinated in white, silver and gold. “They were the colors that came to mind when we thought of the theme ‘Winter Wonderland,’” Janke said, adding that the children spent

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Brookwood fourth-graders, their teacher Monica Rotermund and Gov. and First Lady Herbert are joined by Brookwood Principal Corrie Barrett, Canyons School District Superintendent Jim Briscoe and Canyons Board of Education Vice President Nancy Tingy in decking the halls. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

days preparing the ornaments since the first of November. Fourth-grader Katelyn Loveland, who was next to Janke’s daughter, Grace, said she likes crafts so she had fun making the ornaments. “I liked painting the sled best,” Katelyn said, adding that she also tied the bows for the tree. Her classmate Rebekah Martin said once the ornaments are returned to the students in January, she planned to give her parents the one of her that hung in the Governor’s Mansion. The photo of her in her yard taken on the first day of fourth grade. Rotermund, who was Canyons District’s Teacher of the Year in 2013, said she received an email shortly before Halloween requesting the students help to decorate the library Christmas tree and the mantel. “It’s the first time Brookwood has been invited to decorate the tree,” Rotermund said. “It’s such an honor for these students.” Jeanette, who led the students in singing “Jingle Bells,” said every year, she has invited

Some of the homemade ornaments that adorn the library Christmas tree in the Governor’s Mansion made by Brookwood Elementary fourth-graders. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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a fourth-grade class to decorate, saying it ties into the fourth-grade curriculum to study Utah history. “Many times, it’s their first time in the mansion so we are able to give them a little history about the home,” she said. “It’s just fun to see the light in their eyes. They’re excited about things and excited about life. It’s also an honor for them to meet the governor and decorate a tree here in the mansion. It’s something they’ll never forget and will be able to tell their grandkids.” Across from the library in the parlor, the Herberts paused to hear the light classical and traditional Christmas carols played by Hillcrest High School’s Honors String Quartet. They played while the schoolchildren decorated the tree. Fourth-grader Conner Vanderlinden had his photo taken with his father and the first lady. His father, Todd, has performed maintenance “from lighting to plumbing, about anything” in the mansion for the past nine years. While Vanderlinden shied away from the limelight, the first lady praised his ability before ensuring the students knew about the history of the home, beginning with the horned hat rack next to the tree that was given to Park City silver miner Thomas Kearns by his friend, President Theodore Roosevelt. Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and George W. Bush also visited the mansion, she said. The tour, given by Jeanette, not only included the parlor, formal dining room, grand hall and library, but also, when the students asked, the ballroom and the newly converted basement. She also mixed in the mansion’s history, how it along with other buildings on the former “Brigham Street” represents some of Utah’s most prominent architects and how the mansion was restored after a December 1993 fire caused by a faulty wire on the Christmas tree. The mansion was donated to the state in 1937 and also has been used by the Utah Historical Society. Herbert and his wife answered students’ questions about how long he has lived in the Mansion (10 years), how many levels and rooms

Brookwood Elementary fourth-grade boys show homemade ornaments depicting their photos, many in the Utah outdoors, that they placed on the governor’s Christmas tree. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

are in the mansion (four levels, 34 rooms — “I’m glad I don’t have to clean it all,” Jeanette said), their favorite holidays (his favorite is any when the family is together, her favorite is July 4 as well as Halloween) and what’s in the basement. It once hosted a bowling alley when the Kearns’ neighbors would come play, but after it fell in disrepair, Jeanette oversaw the remodeling with a bedroom and large family room with a kitchenette and one of the pianos in the mansion, which Herbert is known to play. The governor also shook hands with each student and talked to them individually. On one

student, Malik Choudhary, he placed the tree topper above his head and joked, “I think we found the angel.” Fourth-grader Finn Vernon said Herbert “told me he liked all the ornaments. I’ve never been in the mansion before or decorated a ninefoot tree.” Herbert placed both hands on the shoulder of Oliver Theodore and said, “I’m older than you.” “He told me he was born May 7 and I’m born on May 23. Without adding in the years, he’s 16 days older than me,” Oliver said.

Olivia Vance, who Herbert mentioned she may be the next governor, said “It sounds cool, but it’s not my dream job.” She wants to be a videographer, traveling to shoot film and editing herself for her own blog. Nash Hales, who possibly does want to become Utah’s future governor, said he learned the mansion was 28,000 square feet. Principal Corrie Barrett was appreciative of the invitation. “It’s a great opportunity for our kids to be a part of this Utah tradition,” she said. “The kids took a lot of pride in creating the ornaments.” l

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Addresses: Bell’s 48th Street Deli 1207 Murray Taylorsville Rd Taylorsville Lone Star Taqueria 2265 Fort Union Blvd Cottonwood Heights Cous Cous Mediterranean Grill 5470 South 900 East #1 Salt Lake City Guras Spice House 5530 13400 S Herriman Fav Bistro 1984 E Murray Holladay Rd Holladay Shaka Shack 14587 750 W Bluffdale Spudtoddos 7251 Plaza Center Dr #120 West Jordan

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his summer, we took the best parks around the valley and pitted them against each other in head-to-head contests with winners determined by social media voting, until we had a victor. Now, we’re turning our attention to local restaurants, diners, grills and cafes. This is Lunch Madness. We started by selecting one restaurant to represent each city in the Salt Lake Valley, using

a variety of criteria. First and foremost, it had to be a locally owned and operated restaurant. As a chain of local newspapers, we’re all about supporting small and local business. Second, we wanted to have a diverse tournament so we selected a broad range of types of restaurants. From classic burger joints and taquerias to Thai-fusion and potato-centric eateries, there’s something for everyone in this competition.

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Winter driving safety: Snow falls and you slow down

he long line at the local auto body shop isn’t just for oil changes, it’s for winter tires too. With temperatures dropping and leaves soon to follow, it’s time for a refresher course on safe winter driving. 1) Know the conditions Technology affords us the privilege of knowing road conditions before ever leaving the house. Utah Department of Transportation has more than 2,200 traffic cameras or sensors which gives visuals and data on all major UDOT roads. Drivers can then adjust their routes or schedules according to the heaviness of traffic making for less congestion and less risk for accidents. The UDOT app means you can see all those cameras from your phone. Twitter feeds also provide alerts about traffic situations throughout the state, including roads up the canyon. Unified Police have a canyon alerts Twitter page for to update traffic in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons as well as tire requirements and road closures. 2) Prepare the car Make sure the car is prepared for the road conditions, first with good tires. Snow tires give greater tread for better traction. If only two new tires are placed on the car, make sure to put them in the rear. With the falling snow, it’s necessary to have quality wiper blades that ensures clear views rather than leaving water streaks across windshield impairing your ability to drive. The wiper

fluid reservoir also needs to be replenished before the first snows hit. Snow and ice should be completely removed from the windows, headlights and taillights prior to driving to ensure visibility. If your car is parked outside overnight, place towels over the windows. This keeps the windows from icing over. A system should be in place to check everything in your car such as the battery power and your cooling system. Antifreeze helps the vehicle withstand the freezing temperatures. The vehicle should also be stocked with safety items in the case of an emergency. The Utah Department of Public Safety suggests on its website to have jumper cables, a tow rope and small shovel in case the car gets stuck, reflectors or flares to make sure your car is visible to others driving, flashlight and batteries, extra winter clothes, first-aid kit, battery or solar powered radio, sleeping bag, fresh water and non-perishable food, paper towels and hand warmers. 3) Control the vehicle Keeping the car under control requires some safe driving tips. The most obvious: drive slowly. Despite our impatience or urgency to get to the desired location, slow driving is the safest driving. Staying under the speed limit, which is meant for ideal conditions, becomes even more important when traveling over snow, ice, standing water or slush. In driver’s education courses, prospective

drivers learn about the rule for distance between your car and the one in front of you. Driving 60 mph? Stay six car lengths back. 70 mph? Seven car lengths back. This distance should be increased even more during wet conditions to allow the car time and space to stop without rear ending the vehicle in front. All movements should be gradual rather than sudden. This means avoiding sharp turns, accelerating slowly and braking softly. Though you may have four-wheel drive or even all-wheel drive, this does not give license to drive recklessly in winter conditions. This means staying off cruise control as well. The need for seat belts increases tenfold during the winter. With car seats, place coats or blankets around the children after strapping them in. Coats can limit the effectiveness of a car seat. Stay alert. Deer become more active after storms. Black ice causes many crashes and that ice typically looks like wet spots. If skidding does take place, steer in the direction the back of the car is going and ease off the gas. Remember to keep the gas tank at least halfway full, it will keep the gas tank from freezing and if you get stuck in a traffic jam, you may need as much gas as possible. 4) Time For those of you who struggle with punctuality, this becomes paramount. Giving yourself plenty of time to reach your destination means you won’t rush, decreasing the chances of a crash. l

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Jordan High school’s Jeddy Bennett has competed, along with his twin brother Sam, on the cross country team for the previous four seasons. He is also a student body officer and an Academic All-State athlete. (Photo provided by Jeddy Bennett)

t began as a way to condition for the sport they loved. It turned into a four-year love affair with a new sport for the Bennett brothers of Jordan High School. Jeddy and Sam Bennett, seniors and identical twins, have led the Beetdigger cross-country program for the last two seasons as the top two runners in the program. But the duo has been on the varsity team since they decided to join as freshmen. “We thought it would be a great way to get into condition for soccer,” Jeddy said. “We had heard a lot about the summer running program at Jordan and knew if we did that for the fall we could be ready for soccer in the spring. It turns out that not only did we really like cross country but we were also pretty good at it.” The Bennetts, sons of Jim and Laurel Bennett of Sandy, had grown up as defensive soccer players, playing the sport since third grade. Always teammates, Jeddy and Sam entered the competition leagues and played for years for the Blue Knights (a local soccer club). “I played right side outside back and Jeddy played the same position on the left side,” Sam said. “Sometimes during games people would ask us if we were brothers because we look so much alike.” It was before their freshmen year the idea of cross country first popped into their heads. Soccer is a physically demanding sport, where players are constantly running. It seemed like a great way to get in shape for the spring soccer season as cross country is run during the fall. It didn’t take the brothers long to realize

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they found a new home in a new sport. They competed at the varsity level the first year on the team. “The ability to push yourself to new limits is what I like about cross-country running,” Sam said. “It is hard to describe it to people because most people don’t like running very far. But it is fun for us.” “Basically you can work on improving your own time so the one person you can always compete against is yourself,” added Jeddy. “Although there is a team element in it, when you go out you are only relying on yourself. It isn’t like that in most other sports.” Both brothers made it to the state championship race their freshman year and turned in decent times of 18:06.5 (Jeddy) and 18:31.9 (Sam). The next season they both shaved off a few seconds from those times. Then, as juniors, the Bennetts established themselves as the top two runners at Jordan in each meet. They shaved over one minute off their sophomore times. As seniors, the times dropped again. During the 2018 state race Jeddy turned in a 16:28 time over the three-mile course and Sam came in at 16:45. “What sets them apart from other runners is their determination,” said Andrew Yawn, Jordan cross-country coach. “They come to practice ready to go. There is never a day off for them.” The same determination that sets them apart in cross country has also helped the brothers succeed in several other aspects of their high school lives. Not only did they compete in cross

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country and soccer, but they added track as a second spring sport. “We were already pretty good at running distances, so we would run the 400-meter, 800-meter and 1,600-meter races,” Jeddy said. “We wanted to do the longer 3,200-meter as well, but with soccer practices at the same time as track it was hard to fit all that in.” Fitting things in, however, doesn’t seem to be that big of a problem for the twins. If being three-sport athletes weren’t enough, both are student body officers at Jordan. And both are carrying perfect 4.0 GPAs despite all the demands their sports and positions require of their time. “It really is just a time management thing at home for us,” Jeddy said. “We have to make sure we don’t waste a bunch of time. We have dinner and get right on the homework. On weekdays we don’t really do much other than running and homework.” “It can get pretty tiring,” added Sam. “But right now we are also doing a fundraiser. This keeps us at the school until 5 (p.m.) each day, so you have to find times to constantly stay on top of it.” As if excelling at sports and academics wasn’t enough, both brothers are also gifted pianists, and lend their skills with concerts at such places as Festival of Trees and other local events. Then there is the community service. The brothers are part of PLT (Peer Leadership Team), a program at Jordan High School. “We use our eighth-period class time to go around to different Sandy elementary schools just to be drug and alcohol free and build bully-free environments,” Jeddy said. “We want to start young with them to build that ideology so they can have better environments when they grow up.” The brothers are looking at possible futures in aeronautical engineering or even animation. They have decided to attend the same university and have narrowed their choices to either Brigham Young University or Stanford. “Both have very good programs in what we want to study, and both have very good cross-country programs,” Sam said. “Wherever we choose, we want to try and walk on to the team.” l

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Sam Bennett, like his twin brother, has represented Jordan high school on the cross country course, the track as well as the soccer field. He also is a student body officer and an Academic All-State athlete. (Photo provided by Jeddy Bennett)

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involved and what the action is. For our example, we could identify a loss of pounds, a healthier BMI, or reducing inches around your waistline. M stands for measurable. Doran proposes quantifying “an indicator of progress.” Luckily, for our example, this specific part of our S.M.A.R.T. goal overlaps a bit into measurable. We can measure how many inches around our waist or arms we have lost or see if our body fat percentage has gone down. A stands for achievable. Doran states that “the objective must be attainable with the amount of time and resources available.” In other words, we may think about this point as living within our means. If we know we will be able to set aside only three hours for exercise per week, and two hours for food preparation per week, our goal should not be to be as skinny as Keira Knightley or as bulky as Hulk Hogan. R stands for realistic. Doran advises creating “an objective that is reasonable to ensure achievement.” Health science research has found that an average human being can lose one to two pounds per week, healthily. So, our goal should only be to lose between four and eight pounds per month. T stands for timely. Doran recommends “specifying when results can be achieved.” Make sure to set time stamps

for goals. In our example, if we want to lose weight within the next year, we should set smaller goals within that time frame. For example, maybe we can lose 20 pounds within the first three months and an additional 10 pounds within six months. Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals can be the difference between achieving New Year’s resolutions and failing to even grasp at them. If we are constantly setting unspecific, non-attainable goals, we may be setting ourselves up for failure. Such failure inevitably leads to a depreciation of mental health and personal

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