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packing portion of the trip since his family has a cabin in the area. “I’ve gone on day trips, but never anything like this. I love backpacking, but this was more challenging,” he said, comparing it to his backpacking trips in the Uinta Mountains as well as in Olympic National Park with Waterford.
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Blessed Living means embracing a healthy lifestyle for Blessed Sacrament students By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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industry. “I love working in the kitchen and this gives me a chance to share my passion with the students and have them learn about healthy alternatives.” Students learn the science of cooking as they weigh and measure and see chemical reactions as items bake and cook. In their second week, Liapis had students try foods from unsweetened chocolate to figs to coffee to understand sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami or savory. “We start with safety — about foods’ proper temperatures, washing hands, pulling hair back, and storage, and then we learn about taste and flavors before we begin cooking with breakfast foods. We’ll get into cooking with vegetables and fruit and even cooking and roasting meats,” she said. As Liapis prepares school lunches using items harvested from the school garden, students in the class will be able to use cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, green beans, strawberries, chard, tomatillo, corn and other items as well. The garden, originally planted and cared for by the local Girl Scout troop, now is part of the Blessed Living program, which each class takes a turn with and learns respect and responsibility, Penn said. In the summer, kids in the camp weed and water it. The school has consulted with Sandy City on best plant-
ing and practices. Another part of the program is living healthy and maintaining an exercise program. Students don’t just play kickball or do jumping jacks, but rather Stella Marquez, physical education teacher, incorporates yoga, stretching, running and games as well as how to live a healthy lifestyle with sleep habits and relaxation lessons. “She taught yoga to eighth-grade girls and brought in mindfulness, stress reduction and other aspects in that quiet time,” Penn said. A third component to the program is faith. “We have our religion classes, but we’re talking about character. We’re a community of caring, where we have compassion, give respect and forgive. It’s a commonality of all religions. In the Christian calling, our compassion makes other people better,” he said. That is translated into their actions. Students may make placemats for senior citizens’ meals, gather and bring in donations for the Utah Food Bank, or deliver seeds and write notes to neighbors in the school community. A final component of the program is living green. In addition to the school garden, Blessed Sacrament has made a conscious effort to reduce electricity, promote reusable
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Pulling the curtain back on ‘Phantom’ production at Hale Theatre By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com
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small army is toiling behind the scenes to create magic on the stage at the Hale Centre Theatre. There are many moving parts at once, according to the set designer Kacey Udy. “We just barely opened ‘The Addams Family’ last week, and then we jumped instantly into this new production of ‘Phantom of the Opera.’” While they are working on opening “Phantom,” they also are completing designs and plans for shows that will open next year. It is a challenge to continually keep up on the multiple productions and hundreds of performances each year, he said. “The full-time teams at Hale Theatre have been working for months to design, build and put together the sets, costumes, props, wigs, lighting, sound and automation designs for ‘Phantom of the Opera.’ It’s a large-scale show that has some of the biggest sets that we have created at our theater just for this production,” Udy said. “It is now an exciting time where everything is coming together, and this is going to be a show not to be missed.” Carefully crafted backstage state-ofthe-art technology provides the theater designers a complete range of flexibility. The Young Living Centre Stage Theatre is 24 feet around and intersected by an X, which creates four entrances for actors. The 910-seat stage is entirely automated, with a central lift in the middle and two crescent-shaped side lifts. An entire scene can be lowered down into the pit. Then two cantilevered slip stages, which weigh 20 tons, can close over it to create a new stage, which allows for quick scene changes. Above it is an overhead fly space, where two carriages can move sets up and down onto the stage. A unique challenge of staging in the round is how to transition from one scene to
the next. There are no curtains to hide changes, and everything is visible to the audience, Udy said. “The scene transitions become almost a character in the show as they work together with the actors to help tell the story. There’s a lot of moving pieces to this show; set pieces lift from below and fly in above the stage. Things are constantly in motion, and figuring out how so many massive set pieces can transition safely and effectively is an exciting challenge,” Udy said. Sometimes the set pieces are uniquely challenging, such as the “Phantom” chandelier. It is 13 feet by 13 feet tall and weighs over a ton. It has one mile of crystal with over 60,000 individual beads. It has 72 unique lighting fixtures, 18 pyrotechnic effects, 72 individual cherubs, five fog machines and can fall at the speed of 6 feet per second. “It is always rewarding to see things that you have worked on for hundreds of hours come together to make magical moments that sometimes only last for a few seconds on stage,” Udy said. “For example, the chandelier has taken dozens of people hundreds of hours to design, construct, paint, finish, hang the crystals, install the pyrotechnics, program the automation, create the sound and lighting effects and then put it all on stage and coordinate it with the cast. So many people have played a part over the past six months to create the chandelier and to make the infamous crash that will happen in just a few seconds on stage.” In 1983, director Geoffrey Holder approached Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit to write a musical based on Gaston Leroux’s novel early 1900s book, “The Phantom of the Opera.” After receiving the rights from the Leroux estate, the trio began writing the show with some changes to the original story. The musical centers on Erik, born with a deformed
The chandelier for the “Phantom of the Opera” production. (Stephanie Degraw/City Journals)
face and raised in the catacombs under the Paris Opera House. He lives in the shadows while enjoying the music of the opera. When he hears Christine sing, the newest opera hire and street singer, Erik offers to give her private voice lessons while protecting his identity with a mask. “Our production of ‘Phantom’ explores a side of the iconic character that you don’t see in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’ I know our patrons will
love the new music and new characters in this production that give more depth and insight into the phantom’s world,” Sally Dietlein, theater vice president and executive producer, said. “‘Phantom’ allows us to go full throttle on everything! From opulent costumes to outstanding acting to exquisite set pieces and props.” The Phantom cast includes Austin Smith and Preston Yates as Phantom; Jennifer Neff and Lisa Zimmerman as Christine Daae; Stephen Faulk and McKay Nicoll as Count Philippe de Chandon; and John Philpott and David Weekes as Gerard Carriere. Sally Dietlein is producing the musical with John J. Sweeney directing and Jennifer Hill Barlow choreographing. Anne Puzey oversees the music. The vast sets are put together by set designer Udy. Kelsey Nichols and her staff create detailed costumes. The hair and makeup designs are from Trisha Ison. Dan Morgan does sound design. Michelle Jensen has assembled spectacular props, and properties designer Jess Edling is the stage manager. Phantom runs Sept. 23–Nov. 9 in the Hale Centre Theatre at the Mountain American Performing Arts Centre in Sandy. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday with many weekday matinees at 4 p.m. and weekend matinees at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. No children under the age of 5 are allowed. For ticket information, call 801-984Kacey Udy, head set designer, showing the costume planning board behind the scenes at the Hale Centre The- Looking down on the stage. (Stephanie Degraw/City U of U Sandy Center expands services. atre. (Stephanie Degraw/City Journals) Journals)
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U of U Sandy Center expands services By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com
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tudents will have more in-depth experiences and services at the University of Utah Sandy Center due to a recent expansion. “It’s a great opportunity for us to build a community for students in Sandy,” said Jodi Emery, interim executive associate dean at University of Utah Continuing Education and Community Engagement. “We were missing an opportunity for students to study here. This new expansion is allowing students to stick around and study together.” Increased growth fueled two additional classrooms and a new group study room. The Sandy Center offers an enhanced experience with smaller class sizes. There are two computer labs, a student lounge and more study areas. Free parking is also available close to the entrance. The Campus Bookstore has also grown. Students can purchase more required class materials, snacks and U gear. A book buyback is held at the end of each semester. “We are really happy and proud to be servants for this great university community,” Dan Archer, director of campus stores, said. The Sandy Center is for working adults who need a way to acquire more education, Kate Barnabas, University of Utah Continuing Education and Community Engagement marketing executive, said. “The center provides students classes at flexible times and in a variety of formats,” she said. Afternoon and
evening classes are available. There are intensive and hybrid class formats. The classes are also offered the first half of the semester, the second half or all semester long. People can register for not-for-credit Lifelong Learning and Professional Education classes. The Return to the U Program focuses on people who placed education on hold and want to finish their degree. It provides flexible options and specialized advisers. For those who wish to advance their career, they can enroll in areas like coding, human resources and project management, Barnabas said. Sandy Mayor Kurt Bradburn supports the expansion. “One of the things we care deeply about here in Sandy is making our residents’ lives easier. Whether that’s how they live or how they work or how they play or how they educate themselves, “ he said. “The center feeds right in line with our mission and our vision for our residents. Keeping people closer to home cuts down on our air pollution and our traffic congestion. The Sandy Center is going to be a big solution to problems facing all of us along the Wasatch Front.” To celebrate the expansion, the South Valley Chamber had a ribbon-cutting ceremony. There were tours, food, prizes and even an appearance by U of U mascot, Swoop. “A big part of what we do at the chamber is to train and provide education programs for our
The University of Utah Sandy Center expands and Mascot Swoop was on hand to celebrate. (Photo courtesy of Kate Barnabas)
small business community,” Greg Summerhays, president of South Valley Chamber of Commerce, said. “There’s a lot of connections and partnerships we can make with the U of U to continue moving that forward.” The campus is near the Sandy Civic
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Granite neighborhood joins to save historic house and keep Dimple Dell wild By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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he Granite community in east Sandy hosted a walkabout on the evening of Sept. 16. Organizers from the Dimple Dell Preservation Community group talked to neighbors about a local historic house in need of renovation. Four other stations educated residents about preserving the unique natural characteristics of the area. Joyce Walker, a board member of the DDPC, talked about the historic elements of the Muir-Poulsen home at 2940 East Mount Jordan Road. The only structure on the site, it was built by a farming family in the 1890s. Though the home was added to the national historic register in 2018, it is in disrepair and fenced off. “The home is historically significant for many reasons. It was built with a foundation of granite stone from the same nearby quarry that gives the area its name. It’s the granite stone that the Utah pioneers used to build the Salt Lake Temple and the State Capital building,” Walker said. Walker is passionate about raising funds to get the home restored. Its final use after restoration is still up in the air. “Salt Lake
County Parks owns the home. It has a lot of potential as a community education and meeting center,” Walker said. Resident Ray Anderson used his knowledge and skills to share local legends. “This stop is based on four geologic features visible in the ridges of the Wasatch Mountains: Satchie’s Tooth, the Old Chief mountain silhouette, Belle of Bell’s Canyon and Petrified Teepee. The stories have a connection to the Ute Indian band that made their summer home here,” Anderson said. Another station was run by DDPC officers Monica Zoltanski and Anna McNamer (see also www.dimpledellwild.com). McNamer showed a budget and priority plan for the Dimple Dell bond. Fire resistance was at the top of the list. “A fire here is something I worry about every day. In the last year there were three fires in Dimple Dell, but fortunately they all happened near 1300 East where the area is most accessible to fire crews,” McNamer said. Taylor Kalander came to the walkabout with her teenage stepson Lincoln Zacharias. Kalander just moved to the area in August,
but enjoyed learning about its history. “The building is very interesting and I like the idea of restoring it. I hope they can do it,” Kalander said. Lincoln liked exploring the natural area and talked to McNamer for several minutes. “I ride my bike here — you could explore forever,” Lincoln said. McNamer pointed out the acres of dry ryegrass to Lincoln, reminding him all it would take is a teenager playing with matches or fireworks in the area to start a catastrophic fire. In a station set up in a small grove of black locust trees, Utah archeologists talked about the trees’ helpful properties. “These were brought from the eastern United States with the pioneers and planted under the direction of Brigham Young. They are drought resistant, do well in the sandy soil and the wood is excellent for building homes and burning,” said the archeologists. Hillcrest senior Lucas Schreiber showed that the younger generation is also interested in preserving the area. “Earlier this year I completed my Eagle Scout project, which was to clean up the old orchard area of the property,” Schreiber said. The family who farmed the area planted apple, pear and other trees. “The trees are still bearing fruit after
all these years, but they needed some restoration. I got a group of volunteers together and spent a day working on them. We watered them and cleared the ryegrass which sucks up all the water. We dug dirt moats and put some mulch down. It was fun. Everyone had a good time,” Schreiber said. Schreiber said there are plans for an arborist to come to the site and give further instruction on how to preserve the trees. “They’re being watered manually, but we are working on an irrigation system. It might become a kind of community orchard, where you can just come and pick off a pear,” Schreiber said. “I’m not an expert — I just jumped in. Our goal is to put the orchard in the historic registry. Until it is, anything could happen to it,” Schreiber said. The DDPC has a Facebook page for those who are interested in learning more about the site. Anderson said interest by residents like Schreiber was the purpose of the walkabout. “Without Schreiber’s Eagle Project, many of us in the Granite community would have never known about the historical significance of the old Muir-Poulsen Farm. The walkabout provided an opportunity to increase resident awareness of the heritage in our own backyard!” Anderson said.
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Neighbors in historic Granite gather for a walkabout on Sept. 16 to learn more about saving the 1890 MuirPoulsen home at 3006 East Mount Jordan Road. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
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Clarence Darrow? Maybe. But David Lee Roth is one of this attorney’s heroes By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com
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Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” – Mick Jagger Rebekah Cowdell claims her husband lives by that credo, which may not bode well for the Taylorsville criminals he prosecutes — but it seems to serve his alter ego perfectly. That’s because Mick Jagger (or John Lennon, Axl Rose, Don Henley, Billy Joel — depending on the song he’s singing) IS Taylorsville City Attorney Tracy Cowdell’s alter ego. “I’m not sure if it’s a midlife crisis; but if it is, it’s cheaper than a Corvette,” Tracy said, in explaining why he began taking guitar lessons two and a half years ago, why he formed a band and why he now hangs scarves from his microphone stand, ala Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. “I really love all different types of music; but I had certainly never played in a band or sang for one,” said Tracy, a Sandy resident. “A couple of years ago I decided to take guitar lessons. One of the first things the instructor said was, ‘The best way to get better is to play in a band, for audiences.’ So, we played our first gig in July 2019 — after about four months of practice — and we hav-
en’t looked back.” But, Tracy added, he didn’t want to do this alone. “It was Christmas 2016 when Tracy sent me an email, saying he had bought me a guitar and I was in a band with him,” Tracy’s law partner, Chad Woolley, said. “I had taken a few guitar lessons 25 years earlier. But all I really remember is my instructor asking me ‘Can’t you hear that?’ Apparently, my guitar was out of tune. So, yes, this was new.” Now the legal minds behind Cowdell & Woolley, P.C. are founding members of the classic rock cover band De Novo, meaning “renewal” or “second chance.” One blistering, 90-degree Saturday night last summer, Tracy, Woolley and their four band mates — including Woolley’s son, guitarist and keyboardist Jackson Woolley — marked the two-year anniversary of their first gig, by performing outside Taylorsville City Hall, to an audience dining on food truck cuisine and awaiting the free, on-the-lawn screening of “Mary Poppins Returns.” De Novo is just the latest collaboration for Tracy and Chad, dating back more than 20 years. “We attended BYU Law School together
and co-founded a computer company during our college days,” Chad said. “We graduated in 2001, with our grade point averages just .0001 apart. We each started our own law firms; but by 2003 we were partners again.” Both Tracy and Chad enjoy making their De Novo performances family events. Each had parents, children, siblings and others at the Taylorsville performance. “My daughters and I try to come to most of Tracy’s shows, unless they are weddings or other private events,” Rebekah said. “Our entire marriage I have teased Tracy about thinking he is a rock star. When he got the idea to take guitar lessons, I knew he would enjoy it. Everything Tracy puts his mind to, he does well.” For the record, Tracy is not “the” Taylorsville City attorney. Instead, his Cowdell & Woolley, P.C. law firm won the private contract bid to represent the city in legal matters about a decade ago. Chad estimates the band has about $20,000 tied up in its 14 guitars, and another $60,000 to $70,000 in all of their other sound equipment and instruments. Since they do two or three paid performances each month, at $500 to $1,000 each, their wives and fam-
ilies aren’t complaining about them keeping their day jobs. “I practice guitar every day at home and we rehearse in a little studio we created in a garage behind our law firm (near State Street and 7500 South), Tracy said. “We have not auditioned to perform at Taylorsville Dayzz yet. But we have performed the past couple of years at the Utah State Fair.” On their official band website (www. denovo-band.com), the group offers to accept paid gigs throughout Utah and some surrounding states. But truth be told, so far, their “world tour” has been almost exclusively confined to Salt Lake and Utah counties. For six generations Tracy’s family has lived in historic Sandy. And he’s known his wife, Rebekah, since they were each 8 years old. So, you might not initially expect the Taylorsville City attorney to be a big fan of change. But the former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stake president says he’s loved every minute of this change. “We’re having so much fun playing music,” Tracy concluded. “If people want to learn something new, do it, don’t wait. We are having a ball.” Perhaps only “overdoing” a little.
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Fans of all ages attend Sandy concert by the “iconic” Brian Wilson and Friends By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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he Brian Wilson and Friends show at the Sandy Amphitheater on Sept. 19 was dubbed “Something great from ’68.” The amphitheater’s final concert of the season drew in fans of all ages. “It was a great show. The Zombies sounded almost as good as the record. Seeing Brian Wilson has been on my bucket list since I was in my teens. It was so cool to see him at an intimate venue like the Sandy Amphitheater. It wasn’t a perfect performance, but considering [Wilson’s] health, I thought it was awesome,” said Paul Helms, a DJ from Murray. The British band the Zombies opened and played their entire second album, “Odessey and Oracle.” Past and present band members all took turns on the stage, including original members Hugh Grandy on drums and Chris White on vocals and bass. Rod Argent is the keyboard player of the current Zombies lineup. The set included their biggest hits he co-wrote: “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No” and “Time of the Season.” Argent’s organ solos, like on “Time of the Season,” brought in the ’60s vibe. During a break, the stage was set for Wilson’s 11-member band. It included original member Al Jardine on guitar and vocals. Al’s son Matt Jardine sings with the band. His voice is a dead ringer for the high parts originated by Wilson’s cousin Mike Love. Friends Matt Sargent, Ryan McKinnon and Chris Foster of Salt Lake were some of the many younger fans who came to the show. “I came because the Beach Boys are epic and iconic. Wilson is the man behind them, and to pass up a chance to see him would be a musical mistake. He’s a genius,” McKinnon said. McKinnon wasn’t always a fan. “I was dismissive of the Beach Boys. But ‘Pet Sounds’ and later work converted me. Even if somehow tonight’s show is a colossal disappointment, because we are here seeing a legend it will be a great night,” McKinnon said. Sargent agreed. “He’s a music legend, from a different time and place. His debilitating health struggles are well known, so who knows how much longer he’ll be touring,” Sargent said. Foster said, “I felt like due to his stage fear I had to come see him while I have the chance and he’s still touring.” Wilson, 77, has struggled mentally and physically for decades, and shows earlier this summer were postponed. Wilson published a note on his website that read in part: “The music and my fans keep me going and I know this will be something I can AGAIN overcome. Love & Mercy, Brian Wilson.” Hours before the show, Wilson posted a
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photo on Twitter. It showed him backstage, sitting on a cardio machine with the caption, “Working out before tonight’s show!” He used a walker and had two attendants help him walk out. If fans were surprised, they hid it well. Most stood and applauded him as he walked out. He sat at the bench of a baby white grand piano, where he stayed for the entirety of the show. The band jumped right into “California Girls,” “I Get Around” and “Help Me Rhonda,” which all featured Jardine senior and junior on lead vocals. The crowd loved hearing “Salt Lake City.” When Wilson sang, his voice was breathy and clipped. But so was his interim concert talk. He’d simply say, “Here’s something you might like,” or, “Now Al Jardine will sing for you,” and the band would start right in to the next song. At one point the audience was on their feet and he asked them to “please be seated.” Wilson and Al’s friendship was front and center during “Sloop John B.” Wilson had lead vocals on a verse, but after the first line he stopped suddenly. He pointed to Al, who laughed slightly, and jumped right in to take the lead. Such is the understanding between longtime friends and bandmates. Brian Wilson and Friends gather to sing “Love & Mercy” as their finale at the September 19 show in Sandy. Wilson’s vocals were stronger on other (Heather Lawrence/City Journals) songs. During “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” he took the solo on the bridge. His voice had more of the sweetness of a grandparent than a rock star, and it was a tender moment. He also sang lead on “God Only Knows.” Guitarist Blondie Chaplin played with the Beach Boys in the early 1970s. He came out on stage to play “Feel Flows,” “Long Promised Road” and “Sail on Sailor.” The concert finished with a torrent of crowd-pleasers: “Good Vibrations,” “Barbara Ann” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.” Wilson finally seemed OK with the crowd getting to its feet and rushing toward the stage to sing and dance. COOKING WITH CHEF SHARON LIAPIS For a finale, Wilson stayed at the piano 2019 Cooking Classes in Pepperwood while the rest of the band gathered around to Reservations required due to limited seating sing an acoustic version of “Love and Mer801.918.7142 | sharon@mealswithsharon.com Cooking with Sharon, LLC cy” amid shouts of “We love you, Brian!” www.mealswithsharon.com Marianne Harrison of Sandy said it was a very moving way to end. “It was an awesome concert. What a talent and genius he is. And you’ve got to respect a man coming out using a walker. ‘Love and Mercy’ at the end had me in tears,” Harrison said. When it was over and Wilson had been helped off stage, other band members came to the edge of the stage and handed out set lists to a few lucky fans. Two teenage boys grabbed one and celebrated their luck. “We Friday, Oct. 18 @ 6:30 PM just love good music,” one said. The other, holding the set list said, “I’m gonna frame this bad boy.” Brats & Bavarian Foods $40 per participant
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Two Sandy rezone applications shine light on property rights debate By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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ormally, city council meetings that consider land use decisions in this valley consist of residents campaigning for the development of large single-family homes in lieu of high-density developments like townhomes and condominiums. In Sandy, however, a group of Sandy residents have organized to oppose a proposal for two new developments of single-family homes. The two pieces of land in question, though four miles away from each other, are remarkably similar. Both contain large properties upon which two families raised their children surrounded by animals. Specifically, large animals like horses. The kind that require your property be zoned a certain way by the city to permit them. Both those families have grown old and their kids have moved away, leaving aging parents to continue caring for large multiacre farm properties. Now, those residents are ready to move on from that life and sell their property, liquidating their life-long investment and using the money to retire comfortably and enjoy their remaining years. Naturally, those property owners want to get the most they can out of their investment. That means subdividing the property into smaller lots, about a quarter-acre, to be exact. To do that, they need the property to be rezoned by the city council. That’s how the Sandy City Council found itself considering two requests for rezones of property in the city’s eastern boundaries on Aug. 20. So where is the controversy? Can’t a person do whatever they want with their property? Not so fast. As one resident correctly noted during the city council meeting, there are limits to personal property rights. For example, you can’t decide to tear down your house in the middle of a suburban neighborhood and replace it with a convenience store. Zoning regulations determine what can and can’t be done with a particular piece of property. According to Sandy city code, zoning districts “classify, regulate, and restrict uses, as well as combine uses and encourage the location of compatible land uses close to one another.” This is why you don’t see a Maverick or 7/11 in the middle of a neighborhood, or an elementary school in the middle of a commercial center. But are those the same thing as a piece of farmland in the middle of a suburban area? Many Sandy residents who own land with agricultural zone designations showed up to say that such property isn’t always compatible with suburban neighborhoods next door. They spoke about the unpleasant smells and noises which occasionally come from farm property, and which often lead to complaints or even litigation against them.
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Proponents of agricultural land worry that if the Sandy City Council sets a precedent of easily allowing property owners to rezone for development, the city’s pockets of urban farms will start to disappear. (Justin Adams/City Journals)
Others touted urban farmland as a valuable community resource that needs to be protected for the sake of education and diversity. “Kids learn life lessons growing up with animals and taking care of animals that they’ll never learn from video games. For that reason alone, we really should preserve as many of our horse properties as we can,” said Monica Zoltanski, a Sandy resident. “I’m concerned generally that the remaining pieces of animal property in the city seem to be rezoned to a higher density. We have very little horse property left. I don’t think we need to turn all of it into single-family housing,” said Charles Hardy, another resident. That viewpoint had the support of multiple city councilors, including Brooke Christensen. “If we keep rezoning these animal rights, we lose the uniqueness and the inclusivity we want for all different kinds of people,” Christensen said. Other councilors leaned on the side of personal property rights. “I have to think about Geri [one of the property owners] and how she wants to sell her property. I’m all for animal rights, but I too have to think about the property owner,” Councilwoman Linda Martinez-Saville said. The issue ended up dividing the council exactly in half for one of the rezone applications (the other was narrowly approved) after the absence of a city council member left the body with an even number of votes. Discussion on the particular item was initially postponed until a later date, but the applicant later withdrew their application and submitted an altered one, which will now have to go through the city’s approval process from the beginning.
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Waterford students cross one of several glaciers during their 17-day wilderness experience in the wilderness of Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Watkins/Waterford School)
Waterford outdoor program students reviewed their ice-climbing skills by climbing ice walls in WrangellSt. Elias National Park. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Watkins/Waterford School)
One of the highlights of Waterford students’ recent Alaskan adventure was to reach the summit of 7,000-foot Donoho Peak. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Watkins/Waterford School)
During the backpacking portion of the trip, Waterford students crossed several glaciers in Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Watkins/Waterford School)
Continued from front page ing story. But it really was our gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.” McCarthy was a fishing village where Athabaskan natives got their catch of salmon — as well as copper nuggets from a nearby creek. As others discovered the copper, Kennecott Mining Company set base at a mine, which was named after Kennicott Glacier. After the copper boom died 30 years later, the town dwindled until the establishment of the national park, which drew in tourists. It was in McCarthy where the Waterford delegation met their guides, checked their gear and took the plane into the national park. “The plane dropped us off between the lateral moraine of ice on a mountainside,” Watkins said. “It was beautiful; it was quiet. We didn’t see another person in eight days.” The group backpacked across Kennicott Glacier to Goat Hair Ridge. “We crossed many glacial moraines and had to navigate around streams and moulins on the ice,” he said. Moulins are vertical shafts found in glaciers, created when water melts through a crack in the ice. After a day hike to Packsaddle Island, a nunatack, or peak in the ice at the base of Mt. Blackburn, the group headed out the next
Nilsson said reaching the summit after 12 hours was “definitely a highlight” especially after scrambling up rocks the last hour. “We took a harder route, first reaching the south summit and then going to the top. It was more challenging, and we’d have to yell when we knocked a big rock loose so it wouldn’t hit someone behind us, but reaching the summit was huge,” he said. Even though clouds blocked their view that day, Nilsson said, “We just rejoiced. We could see the other mountain peaks and saw how far we came up the mountain.” After their journey into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the students then went to the 4,000-person port town of Valdez on Alaska’s south coast. Here they jumped into sea kayaks and paddled toward Columbia Glacier in the wild, protected waters of Prince William Sound. “That was definitely challenging, too. We were in tandem kayaks and with our camp gear and personal gear, they were pretty heavy and occasionally, we had choppy water,” he said about paddling to a chain of islands where they camped under a tarp to protect them from rain. “But it was very beautiful.” “It was really phenomenal. We saw lots of wildlife, lots of bald eagles, mountain goats, oyster catchers and all sorts of birds.
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day to backpack across Gates Glacier and set camp at Upper Donoho Lake. “We spent a couple days using our ice-climbing skills. We had learned some introductory skills, but most of our experiences we had done were rock climbing. This was much more technical,” he said. The group first learned by wall climbing some easier routes, then they climbed harder ice walls and moulins on a second day, Nilsson said. “When I was ice climbing out of the moulin, I could hear the water, but when I looked down, it was pitch black,” he said. Between the two days of ice climbing, nine students and the guides climbed the summit of 5,000-foot Donoho Peak. According to a Wrangell-St. Elias National Park pamphlet, the 14-mile roundtrip hike from Kennecott to the summit is described as strenuous, and those seeking out on the adventure need to don crampons (spikes attached to the bottom of boots that makes hikers feel more secure on ice), and many choose to carry an ice axe or trekking poles. “There wasn’t any ice that day, but those nine students made it to the top and have written amazing reflection pieces after the trip,” said Watkins, who stayed back to help three kids who weren’t feeling well that day.
Waterford has a big birding program, so our students were into photographing all the birds and wildlife. It was amazing to see the glaciers receding; it really is impactful,” he said. Watkins said the trip was amazing. “It was an incredibly successful itinerary and the students are extraordinary. It was good having information come from local guides and learning their perspective,” he said, adding that in the past, high school students have used their outdoor skills in other areas, from 12 days in Washington to three weeks in Norway. “There’s tremendous value in being in true wilderness. There are no cell phones, which kids actually appreciate, and they learn to be the best version of themselves with other people who love the outdoors. They learn who we really are at our core and develop leadership skills and true friendships.” The middle school outdoor program also offers a summer trip, although those are scaled to their abilities and closeness to home. They have backpacked in the Escalante and had adventures in Grand Teton National Park. “These students are with their peers, using outdoor skills and having experiences that may be completely different than a family trip,” Watkins said.
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New Bell Canyon trailhead moving along By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
One of two current trailheads for the Bell Canyon hike, one that is heavily used on weekends and holidays. (Justin Adams/City Journals)
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he Bell Canyon hike in Sandy is one of the most popular hikes along the Wasatch Front. On a summer weekend morning, you’re likely to find dozens, if not over a hundred, cars parked along Wasatch Boulevard where one of two trailheads for the hike are located. Luckily for those hikers, there will soon be a more convenient option for parking. After acquiring 10.6 acres of land at the corner of Wasatch Boulevard and Little Cottonwood Road for $2.3 million last year, Sandy City’s plans for developing a new park
that will double as a trailhead are well underway. The park won’t have any playgrounds or basketball courts. The property was purchased from a family under the stipulation that it would be more of a natural park dedicated to preservation rather than recreation. Initial plans for the space include a short trail loop, restrooms and a designated helicopter landing spot for either life-flight or wildfire operations. A later phase of the project may also include an education center
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This section of Wasatch Boulevard, which is regularly overrun with hikers’ parked cars, will get some relief when a new Bell Canyon trailhead is built by Sandy City. (Justin Adams/City Journals)
or outdoor classroom where people can learn about water preservation. As for accommodating the many hikers bound for Bell Canyon, the park is projected to include about 130 parking stalls, divided into an upper and a lower parking lot. Both will connect into the existing trail, which starts from the Granite trailhead along Little Cottonwood Road. In October, the city plans to do a final round of public outreach in the form of a neighborhood meeting, as well as come up
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Alta High students win spirit contest, put money in programs to help classmates By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
Alta High students are all smiles after winning the Canyons high school cheer-off sponsored by the Shops at South Town. (Photo courtesy of Susan Edwards/Canyons School District)
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efore school began this fall, Alta High student leaders gathered their classmates and community members to face other high schools in a cheer-off — where the Hawks prevailed as the spirit champions. With mascots, sports teams, clubs, student body officers and cheerleaders, the spirit soared for the Hawks, Chargers, Huskies and Beetdiggers recently at the Shops at South Town. “It was the loudest noise I have ever heard,” said Susan Edwards, Canyons Education Foundation public engagement coordinator. “Each school had 100 to 200 supporters cheering, but Alta had the largest crowd. They measured the noise by decimal level and Alta’s reached the highest.” Alta High Assistant Principal Kelli Miller said their cheerleaders lead their supporters in cheers during a five-minute period. “It was a lot of fun and the cheers just bounced off the walls inside South Town,” she said. Then, the Hawks showed their true champion spirit by giving the money to social-emotional programs at their school that support their classmates, Miller said. “They won $500 for wellness services, which they are giving to Hope Squad and Link Crew. It’s one of our focuses, with our school improvement plan, to better support students,” she said. Edwards said the Shops at South Town wanted to participate in the annual Tools for Schools school supply fundraiser, but suggested this spirit contest as a way to target supporting social-emotional programs at the high schools. At the competition, there were booths with supportive materials, including information about the statewide SafeUT electronic device app, which provides real-time crisis intervention with counselors to youth
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through texting as well as a confidential tip message to school administrators on bullying, threats, violence and depression. At Alta, Miller said the winnings will be put to good use. Half of the funds will be given to the Hope Squad that meets during the school’s advisory or homeroom period. “They’ll do more outreach with students and give lessons once per month on coping with stress, self-confidence, motivation, resiliency and tools that will help them with school,” she said. Through the Hope Squad, advisers train students to recognize signs of suicide contemplation and how to report this to an adult. This program enhances the procedures schools may already have in place, but also it educates students how to interact with, listen, watch and support fellow students who may be struggling, she said. In high school, with students wanting to belong, having anxiety and shyness, or fears about test taking, it can be hard, but through Hope Squad, they hope to provide some assistance as it serves as the “eyes and ears of the school.” At Alta, about 50 students are involved in the squad; all have been nominated by peers to apply. “We want kids to identify their peers who they are comfortable with and would reach out and talk to,” Miller said. The other half of the winnings were given to the school’s Link Crew, which recently ran freshman orientation. Link Crew is a national high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable and adjusted throughout their first year of high school. Through positive role modeling, Alta’s upperclassmen act as mentors to guide freshmen through steps on how to be successful
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apitol Hill transformed into an austere cemetery for one night, as a group of concerned Utahns gathered. Tea light bearers came to represent the community of Type 1 diabetics, who believe people’s disease or disability should not be for profit. They met for an evening vigil, Sept. 7 at Capitol grounds. The mood was welcoming, yet somber. The reason to assemble is a harsh reality to hear. They gathered to honor diabetics who’ve died from not being able to afford insulin, a necessary life-saving medication. The price of insulin has been skyrocketing. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that can affect all ages — babies, kids, teens and adults. It’s different than Type 2 and cannot be reversed with diet and exercise. Type 1 requires prescription insulin that has no homeopathic or good cheap substitute. Currently, insulin averages $350 per vial in the US. This lasts some diabetics only one week. In Canada, it’s only $30 for the same drug. Insulin is the main prescription diabetics require. There’s additional cost-inflated prescriptions needed also, to maintain a decent quality of life. Many Type 1 diabetics across the US feel forced to ration medication. And many have died. The vigil was organized by Mindie Hooley, T1International #insulin4all chapter leader for the state of Utah. Hooley explained the reason for a vigil on Capitol Hill saying, “I’m honoring the lives taken away by pharmaceutical greed. It could have been my son who died. He rationed his insulin, because the cost is $800 per month, which we struggle to afford. My son lived, but others haven’t.” Tombstone representations of peo-
ple who died from insulin rationing lined the sidewalk. From 300 North winding up around Capitol Boulevard, the headstone plaques bore the names of over a dozen recent deaths. Utah locals came from many directions — Brigham City, Magna and Sandy. The hope is that Utah can recognize a crisis and make protective changes. Other US states have already enacted Kevin’s Law to safeguard against insulin rationing death. Kevin’s Law allows pharmacists to dispense emergency insulin to a patient without needing a current prescription. The goal of T1International is to help Utah adopt Kevin’s Law or a related piece of protective legislation. Vigil goers mingled to talk of personal experiences. Courtney Darnell “I’m a Type 1 diabetic who struggles to afford my insulin. I want to get the prices down for everybody, not just me. I’ve been diabetic for 19 years now.” When asked if she has had to ration insulin she said, “In one way or another, yes.” Darnell went on to clarify what happens without the right amount and correct type of insulin. “Within hours I can go into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and need to be hospitalized. It’s critical and dangerous if you ration insulin in the slightest.” Darnell explained why she doesn’t buy discounted insulin offered at Walmart. “For me personally, the only insulin that will work is Humalog. The other types don’t work for me. Some insurance companies won’t pay for the specific insulin I need.” Wendy Switzer Switzer commented on how some people think diabetes is not very hard
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to deal with — just watch what you eat and take a shot every once in a while. “Diabetes is a disease that does not have a rule book. It can be one way one day, and be completely different the next. You can do the same thing day after day and yet your blood sugars will fluctuate. The disease does not follow the rules.” She believes diabetics need enough insulin to plan for the hardest days. Myranda Holgerson Holgerson spoke about current insulin manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, recently announcing that it will offer a version of insulin at a reduced price. She explained how even at the reduced price, it’s not enough of a help. “My daughter uses four vials month, so that’s still going to be $600 a month out of my pocket. That’s on top of her other supplies, and any other emergencies with being sick,” Holgerson said. Utahns are clearly speaking out about this struggle. Frederick G. Banting invented insulin in the 1920s. It was one of the biggest medical discoveries of the 20th century. Banting and his co-inventors became infamous for selling the insulin patent for just $1. They believed it should always be a worry-free right for patients, and easily accessible. T1International asks people to report ethical violations of price gouging at the T1International website when facing exorbitant cost increases of insulin. Note: A diabetic who feels the need to ration should contact a medical clinic to verbalize concerns. Walmart sells a more primitive, less expensive overthe-counter version where a pharmacist can assist. Consult with a doctor about dosing less optimal or cheaper brands.
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OCTOB ER–NOVEMBER 2019 I N T HI S I S S UE: Bradburn Brief ................................. 1
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B RAD BUR N BR IEF Dear Sandy Resident, Fall in Sandy is a magical place. With the mountains changing colors and the air becoming crisper, this is a great time to take advantage of all the city has to offer. Activities like the Trunk or Treat at the Sandy Amphitheater on Oct. 25, fall youth sports, Sandy’s miles of local trails, and getting in those last few golf days at River Oaks Golf Course are all ways to enjoy the season. A priority of my administration has been to enhance and broaden our events in order to foster a stronger sense of community and help build memories with your loved ones. I am proud of our Parks and Recreation teams that work so hard to pull off multiple events throughout the summer. This is no easy task and takes months and months of coordination. From the Fourth of July, Balloon
Festival, Run Elevated Half Marathon, and the dozens of smaller activities in between, these folks work tirelessly to provide fun family entertainment for our city. This year we added Yoga in the Park twice a week and have received extremely positive responses. Sandy Police expanded their Night Out Against Crime to include more activities and highlight all of the services the department provides. The newly-added Balloon Fest 5k around the Balloon Glow was also a big hit this year. The fall is time for us to reflect back on the work done over the summer. We will be sending out a neighborhood survey to assess your satisfaction of Sandy’s events. This is your opportunity to provide us with feedback in order to improve. To sign up for the surveys go to sandy.utah. gov and click on the Survey Panel infographic under the “Connect with Us” section on the home page.
AAA Bond Rating – Fiscally-Responsible Sandy City When it comes to being financially solid, Sandy rivals any city in Utah, but we’ve just pushed that even further. Our city was just awarded the AAA rating by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) for sales tax revenue bonds, moving our AA+ rating a level higher. Sandy City is committed to using taxpayers’ dollars wisely while providing the high level of services that citizens deserve. The rating was achieved through the process of refinancing existing bonds for our storm water and golf operations, translating into more than $500,000 in savings over a ten-year period. Sandy qualifies for better bond interest rates due to the city and its financial team gaining a bond rating of AAA from S&P. This all translates to efficiently financing city projects with the best-possible financial terms for taxpayers. The City has received the Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the fiscal 2018 year, that being the 31st consecutive year the city has received this prestigious award. Additionally, we received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award for the 15th year in a row. At the time of Sandy’s rating, only approximately 7% of cities throughout the nation have a AAA rating, according to S&P. There are only five Utah cities in addition to Sandy that carry this honor. I S S U E # 62
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Don’t forget you can connect with us to get more information by going to our City websites sandy. utah.gov and SandyNow. com and by accessing our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for daily updated information. Make sure to download the Sandy CityServe App in the app store to alert city staff on issues that need attention. You can also send me an email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov It’s an honor to serve you! Mayor Kurt Bradburn
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS Full-Time • IT Cyber Security Analyst • Development Operations Engineer • Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II • Street Maintenance Worker
Part-Time Non-Benefitted • Youth Camp Counselor • Official/Referee • Crossing Guard • Custodian
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I Am Sandy: Kaitlynn Stout Kaitlynn Stout was crowned Miss Sandy at this year’s pageant held Saturday, Aug. 3. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 10, 1997. She lived in Salt Lake for a couple of years before moving to Sandy, which has since been her home. Kaitlynn is the oldest of four children and has three younger brothers. Kaitlynn has had a love for music from a young age, especially for the violin. When she was 4, she had a toy that would play the sounds of the violin when you would press certain buttons. Those sounds sparked an interest in her and made her want to learn how to create those sounds herself. She has played the violin ever since. Throughout high school, Kaitlynn was heavily involved in orchestra and earned an International Baccalaureate, a program that students can prepare for during their sophomore year and then complete in their junior and senior years. Kaitlynn graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2015 and has attended Utah Valley University ever since where she has been working on a degree in Elementary Education. She hopes to graduate with a Bachelors degree and then teach kindergarten while working towards a Masters. Throughout her childhood, one of her favorite hobbies was competing in archery challenges throughout Utah with her dad. Her dad shot long bows and she shot recurve bows. She loved sharing this interest with her father. When Kaitlynn was 15, her dad was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an auto-immune disease that affects the nervous system. The diagnosis made it difficult for Kaitlynn and her dad to keep shooting bows together. MS then became her social impact initiative of choice, a part of the Miss Sandy competition where contestants raise awareness for particular causes. Every April there is a walk in Salt Lake City to raise awareness for MS and her goal is to create the largest turnout of people for the walk that they’ve ever seen. Kaitlynn is excited to be heavily involved with Sandy City and all of the events the city puts on. Make sure to say hi to her when you see her around the city and keep an eye out for her at Sandy City events. She would love to meet and get to know all of you.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, Sandy City and Sandy Police Department honor victims and survivors of domestic violence within the city as well as nationally. This year Sandy City will bring awareness to domestic violence through their platform, Breaking the Silence: Ending Domestic Violence One Voice at a Time. If even one person speaks out, whether that be a victim, survivor, family member, or friend, we can break the silence and end domestic violence for one person. Sandy City will be holding a week’s worth of events and activities to bring ongoing awareness to the community. A press conference will be held on Oct. 14 at 10:00 a.m. to kick off the week. Mayor Kurt Bradburn and Chief William O’Neal will speak at the press conference about Sandy City’s recognition of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness month and help bring awareness about how domestic violence is affecting our city and what efforts are
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being made by the Police Department to intervene, assist, and educate. Winners of the Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign Slogan Contest will be announced and featured. Their entries will be centered around finding their ways to express getting the word out to help members in the community in domestically violent or even dating violent situations. Finally, we will hear from a survivor of domestic violence who is willing to break the silence and speak out to share personal experiences in order to help others. Week-long events include: • Youth Awareness • Self-Care Community Event: Talking and Learning About Health, Mental Health, Safety, and Support • Women’s Safety Class • Police Appreciation and Awareness
Sandy City and the Sandy Police Department would like to thank the community partners that are collaborating with us this year including Intermountain Health Care (Alta View Hospital), Intermountain Therapy Dogs, South Valley Services, Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic, Canyons School District, Elite Performance, and Wellness Alignment. We are honored to have so many community partners that want to raise awareness. Take Action: If you suspect someone is in an abusive relationship and/or is in danger, please call the police department. Speak out. You could be the person to make a difference in a victim’s life and help to stop the cycle of abuse. There are also opportunities to volunteer to assist victims of crime directly in our city as a Volunteer Victim Advocate. Contact Aubrey McKnight, 801-568-4628, or amcknight@sandy.utah.gov for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Spring Youth Sports Registration for Soccer, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, and T-Ball/Coach Pitch begins Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 Adult Softball Registration begins Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 (2019 Returning Teams)
TURKEY TROT 5K RUN
PA R KS & R E CR E A T I O N
JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL
Registration began Sept. 6. More details: www.sandy.utah.gov/parks. REGISTRATION Grades 1–8:
SEPT. 6 $65–$70 $
AFTER OCT. 23 75–$80
Grades 9–12: Kindergarten:
SEPT. 6 $80 $40
AFTER NOV. 20 $90 $50
Registration begins Thursday, Oct. 31. Weekday & Saturday leagues available. Season begins week of Jan. 6. Fee includes eight games, jersey, use of equipment, referees, pictures, and participation award. Volunteer coaches needed. Oct. 31–Dec. 11 $55
LITTLE CRAZY PEOPLE (FOR ACTIVE TODDLERS)
One of the hardest parts of having a 1–4-year-old child is keeping up with their energy. We have the class for you! Little Crazy People is an exciting, educational, and active parent/child class where toddlers are free to act their age. We’ll have fun, but we’ll also learn! Your child will be exposed to numbers, letters, sign language, rhythm, shapes, motor skills, music, social skills, balance, and more. Sessions: Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30 | Nov. 6, 20, 27 | Dec. 4, 11, 18 Location: Sandy Parks & Recreation Building, 440 E. 8680 S., Room 208 Day & Time: Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m. Cost: $27/month (3 classes) or $35/month (4 classes) Call Karyn Anderson for more information: (801) 403-5439
SCOUT CLASSES
Scout Classes are for instructional purposes only. Please register by the Friday before the class is held. No refunds given. Classes are for ages 11 and up. All classes are held from 4–6 p.m. at Sandy Parks & Recreation, Room 204. The cost is $13 per student. You may register online or at our office.
CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION: Tuesday, Oct. 15 I N P E R S O N R E G I S T R AT I O N :
INDOOR SOCCER/FUTSAL
Registration Deadline Grades Pre-K–2:
Date & Time: Nov. 16 | 10 a.m. Location: Lone Peak Park (Gazebo) 10140 S. 700 E. Registration Fee: $20/individual or $15/family member* Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. Online Registration: Closes on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 a.m. Late Registration: Nov. 14–16 Late Registration fee: $25/individual or $20/family member* Day of race registration at Lone Peak Park from 9–9:45 a.m. T-shirt sizes are given on a first come first serve basis. *Note: Immediate family of three or more people in the same household Packet pick-up: Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at 440 East 8680 South
After Dec.11 $65
Sandy Parks & Recreation - 440 E. 8680 S. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (801) 568-2900
O N L I N E R E G I S T R AT I O N :
sandy.utah.gov/registration (available for most sports & programs) DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SANDY ARTS GUILD PRESENTS
I N T E R FA I T H M U S I C F E S T I VA L
Nov. 3 | St. Thomas More Catholic Church Call 801.568.6097 if you have a choir that would like to participate! I S S U E # 62
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River Oaks Golf Course
BOUNCE BACK DEAL
North Range Teaching Facility: 891 W. 9000 S. Buy a large bucket of practice golf balls and come back within 7 days to get a bucket of any size for ½ price.
9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653 www.sandy.utah.gov/riveroaks
The North Range facility is open all month for late season practice. Come down and hit a bucket of balls or use our practice green and bunker to improve your short game!
BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN GOLF
River Oaks Anniversary Special Oct. 1–31, 2019 18 holes with a cart Monday–Thursday (anytime) only $35.00! Friday–Sunday 18 holes with a cart (anytime) only $36.00! B A N Q U E T R O O M AT S A N D Y C I T Y
D R I V I N G R A N G E AT S A N DY C I T Y
NORTH RANGE TEACHING ACADEMY
Pro Shop: Stocked with the most popular brands in golf. We have the best selection of shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, and hats. Everything is on sale now! 20% to 75% Off Banquet Facility: One of the most popular venues in the valley is located in the River Oaks Clubhouse. Our friendly staff will make your special event memorable and worry-free. Family dinners, receptions, weddings, and golf tournaments will enjoy a fabulous view of our pristine golf course along the heavily wooded Jordan River. River Oaks Café: Our café offers excellent grilled food and golf fare. We cater all events on location and offer a large variety of menu items. For details, call Kelly Christensen at (801) 231-5250. Book early for weddings, company parties and Christmas celebrations.
BLACK LIGHT ZUMBA PARTY
Love Zumba? Love Halloween? This is your event! It’s our 2nd annual Halloween Black Light Zumba party! Grab your friends (or meet new ones here!), dress up in your best costume, and come dance. And if that’s not enticing enough, we’ll be giving prizes for best costume group and most creative costume!
Oct. 2–30 Normal group class can be overwhelming if you feel like you need more attention and instruction, but personal training can be intimidating. Don’t feel like you need to settle for one or the other. We have a combo that will suit you perfectly. Every Monday and Wednesday morning from 6–7 a.m., we’ll have small group personal training featuring cardio, strength, and nutrition. Get the help you need in an environment you’ll love. Register now at altacanyonsportscenter.com
Date: Friday, Oct. 4
Cost: Member $96.00 | Non-member $106
9565 S. Highland Dr. | Sandy, Utah 84092
ADULT RACQUETBALL LEAGUE
Oct. 22–Nov. 26 Want to meet new people and get active? Racquetball is perfect for you. You don’t need any prior experience to play this fun and fast- paced game. You’re sure to have a great time in this co-ed league whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game. To register today, visit altacanyonsportscenter.com
RISE AND GRIND
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Member $40 | Non-member $50
Cost: $5 at the door
AEROBICS
NEW HIGH Fitness HIGH fitness isn’t your mother’s aerobics! This program transforms old school aerobics into a highly addictive new fitness experience. It’s high energy, intense, and crazy fun for everyone, every level, and every age. Trenton Louie is a certified HIGH fitness instructor who is ready to show you what all the buzz is about. Join us for a fun time, great music, and a workout you’ll crave!
HALLOWEEN HOURS
Oct. 31, 2019 Building Hours: 5:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Morning Aerobics Only Morning Childwatch Only
Days: Monday/Wednesday beginning in October Time: 7 p.m.
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Sandy Arts Guild Presents
The Mystery of
EDWIN DROOD
Sandy Visual Art Show A Premier Juried Art Show
October 15 - 25, 2019 Categories include: Oil/Acrylic * Watercolor * Mixed Media 3D * Photography * Artists with Disabilities An opportunity to publicly exhibit and sell your art work and vie for cash prizes.
Register online September 9 - October 9
October 4 - 19 The Theater at Mount Jordan Tickets: SANDYARTS.com
sandyarts.com
In person registration & artwork drop-off Oct. 10th 9am-7pm Artwork on display at 9310 S. 1300 E.
CA LENDAR O F EVE N TS | OCTOBE R– N OV EM BER 2 019 OCT. 3
Planning Commission
6:15 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers | 10000 Centennial Parkway
sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
OCT. 10
Citizen Corps Meeting
5 p.m.
City Hall Multi Purpose Room
sandy.utah.gov/departments/emergency-management
OCT. 4–19
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
7:30 p.m.
The Theater at Mount Jordan
sandyarts.com
Sandy Senior Center
sandyarts.com
OCT. 15–25 Visual Arts Show OCT. 15
Scout Class: Citizenship in the Nation
4–6 p.m.
Sandy Parks & Recreation building | 440 E. 8680 S. sandy.utah.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
OCT. 16
Turkey Trot 5K
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
10140 S. 700 E.
OCT 17
Women's Safety Night
6–7:30 p.m.
OCT. 17
Planning Commission
6:15 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers | 10000 Centennial Parkway
sandyutah.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
OCT. 19
American West Symphony: Two Great Romantics
7:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | 8575 S. 700 E.
sandyarts.com
OCT. 25
Trunk or Treat
5:30 p.m.
Amphitheater Park | 1245 E. 9400 S.
sandy.utah.gov
OCT. 26
Prescription Drug Take Back
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sandy Police Department
sandy.utah.gov/departments/police-department
NOV. 3
Interfaith Music Fesitval
7 p.m.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
sandyarts.com
NOV. 6
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Class
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sandy Fire Station 31, 9010 S. 150 E.
sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department
NOV. 7
Babysitting Academy
3:30–6:30 p.m.
Sandy Fire Station 31, 9010 S. 150 E.
sandy.utah.gov/departments/fire-department
NOV. 14
Citizen Corps Meeting
5 p.m.
City Hall Multi Purpose Room
sandy.utah.gov/departments/emergency-management
sandy.utah.gov/parks ekeller@sandy.utah.gov
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OCTOBER 2019 NEWS
VOT E R I NFO RMATIO N Encourag in ALL to vo g te by mail!
Dear Sandy City Resident,
Election Day is Nov. 5, 2019 and Sandy City will have a vote-by-mail election for four City Council positions (two [2] At-Large, District Two, and District Four). This voter pamphlet contains a statement from each of the candidates along with other important information regarding the election including the vote-by-mail process. Please take the opportunity to study this information to make an informed choice when voting by mail or at the ballot box. Your vote makes a difference. If you have questions regarding the election, please contact the Sandy City Recorder’s Office at (801) 568-7136 or visit the City Recorder’s website at sandy.utah.gov/government/city-recorder. Sincerely, Wendy Downs, CMC Sandy City Recorder
In This Issue
VOTE-BY-MAIL SNAPSHOT • A ballot will be mailed to every active voter
Ballots re t by mail M urned UST be postmar ked the day b by efore Election Day (Nov 4th )
• Ballots will be mailed 21 to 14 days before Election Day
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• If you have moved, please update your address with the Salt Lake County Election Division by calling (385) GOT-VOTE or visit got-vote.org for more information • If you are new to Sandy, please register at got-vote.org • If you do not receive a ballot by mail, please contact the Election Division: (385) 468-8683 • Ballots must be postmarked the day before the election (November 4) or can be dropped off in person on Election Day. A complete list of drop-off locations can be found at got-vote-org • There will be several voting locations on Election Day. Two locations are in Sandy: Sandy Senior Center, and Lone Peak Park Indoor Pavilion. For a complete list of voting locations please visit got-vote.org
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• Those who prefer to vote in person or those who did not receive a ballot will be able to utilize the Vote Centers
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Sandy City | Voter Information | October 2019
Candidate for City Council At-Large
Candidate for City Council At-Large
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Jim, his wife Roslyn and their seven children have made their home in Sandy for the last 26 years. They returned to Utah after serving their country for nine years in the United States Air Force. Upon graduating from the University of Utah with bachelor’s degrees in Speech Communication and Political Science, Jim was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF, and left for Missile Combat Crew training at Vandenberg AFB, CA. After training, Jim was assigned to the 90th Strategic Missile Wing, Cheyenne, WY, where he served as a Minuteman III Nuclear Missile Launch Officer until selected by the Wing Commander to serve as the Chief of Protocol. While in Cheyenne, he was promoted to the rank of Captain. Jim also earned a master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Wyoming. Jim’s next assignment was Hurlburt Field, FL, where he was an instructor at the USAF Special Operations School until he resigned his officer commission to return to Utah and family. Active in the community, Jim was a coach and a commissioner for Alta Canyon Pony League baseball, a Junior Achievement volunteer and coordinates the United Way Day of Caring for his employer—the 3M Company—where he has worked for the past 23 years, currently with responsibility for business partner relationships. He’s attended city council meetings for the last two years. Jim is running Jim to help individual citizens with their concerns. He would appreciate your support and VOTE.
As the daughter of a career Army officer, Marci grew up in a home where service was simply what was done. Both of her parents modeled what service looks like when you care about your community and your nation. As a wife, mother of four and career educator Marci has followed in her parents’ footsteps by serving her community in a variety of ways. Marci has worked in education for over 20 years with teaching experience at both the elementary and secondary levels. She has served as a school principal and as a turnaround specialist. She has partnered with the state of Utah as well as districts across Utah to transform teaching and learning. As a leader in education, Marci has extensive experience building and leading teams that effectively collaborate to solve complex challenges. Though the city has many priorities to consider when making decisions, Marci believes that public safety should be first and foremost in the minds of city leaders. She believes it is essential to measure our return on investment to ensure that what we are doing is having the desired impact on our identified priorities. Marci believes there is an opportunity to improve how our city communicates and collaborates so that we are serving our residents to the very best of our ability. She believes we can do better and she would like to be a part of the solution.
JIM EDWARDS
801-201-5209 votejimedwards@gmail.com votejimedwards.com
MARCI HOUSEMAN
801-449-0246 marci.houseman@gmail.com marcihouseman.com
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Candidate for City Council At-Large
CYNDI SHARKEY
Cyndi Sharkey is a 21-year resident of the Willow Creek area. She is a 35-year veteran of the IT industry who was a corporate executive before opening her executive recruiting practice 20 years ago. She serves national clients in the IT solutions and services sector. She has two grown daughters who live and work in the Salt Lake County area. Cyndi has served on the Sandy City Planning Commission for more than two years. She is also a member of the Architectural Committee which reviews building design and materials plans for new commercial development projects throughout the City. She was awarded Sandy City’s Outstanding Citizen Contribution Award in 2015. Cyndi Sharkey loves Sandy and wants to keep it on the right course. There are growing pressures ahead relative to growth, infrastructure, budgeting, taxation, traffic, housing, open space, and sustainability that must be addressed. It’s crucial to adopt a careful approach which ensures preservation of the wonderful aspects of living and working in Sandy while accommodating the unavoidable realities of population growth along the Wasatch Front. Experience will be essential in addressing these issues. Cyndi’s knowledge of municipal organization, policy, budgets, and practices are vital. She is known for persistently asking questions, collecting data, and thoroughly contemplating all viewpoints before rendering a decision. Cyndi Sharkey is Charting the Course to a Better Sandy and asks you to join her. Vote Sharkey! 801-943-6002 sharkey@votesharkey.com votesharkey.com
Candidate for City Council At-Large
DEA THEODORE
“It’s about community.” Dea Theodore has lived in Sandy for 15 years, she is a wife and mother to two children. There is no place she would rather call home! Dea is a University of Utah alumni, and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dea is employed by the Canyons School District and loves working with children. She is a marathon runner, trail runner and pass holder at Snowbird. You can find Dea hiking with her family, at local events and playgrounds or swimming at Alta Canyon. Some of Dea’s earliest memories of service in Sandy involves animal rescue. Dea currently serves as an elected member of the School Community Council and has served on the PTA board. In addition, she serves as a Girl Scout leader and State Delegate. Dea’s involvement has also included Sandy Citizens Academy as well as the Sandy Citizens Police Academy, through these programs she has gained experience and knowledge of city operations as well as municipal government. During the Sandy water incident, Dea stepped up to help in the community by going to door to door to sample water. Dea really cares about Sandy! Dea attends all of the City Council meetings in person or via live streaming and has been a regular for public comment. She loves being involved on a local level and seeks to understand the issues we face as a city and working hard to find the best solutions. 801-755-5475 votetheodore1@gmail.com votetheodore.com
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Candidate for City Council District 2
Candidate for City Council District 2
In the past four years Maren has witnessed the city council’s continuous disregard of resident’s concerns. We The People deserve a city government that acts in accordance to the peoples wishes, that actually listens and represents the people. The residents of Sandy deserve a voice on the Council who acts on their behalf, not aligning themselves with big developers or financial donors, but is willing to fight for YOU. Maren is YOUR VOICE and voting for what YOU want. Maren believes government is “by the people, for the people.” A resident of Sandy, Maren is actively protecting and promoting the interests of District 2. Maren believes in freedom of speech and encourages every resident to voice their concerns and opinions on every matter brought before the city council. Only through this open forum of discussion can the City Council best serve its citizens. A University of Utah graduate and natural resource attorney, Maren understands state and local laws and has the unique ability to balance residential and commercial interests and rationally analyze complex scenarios. Maren is not afraid to ask the difficult questions necessary to analyze the effects of every proposition before making decisions. As a Walt Disney World employee for over a decade, Maren understands working full-time for minimum wage. As the daughter of a single mom and small business owner, Maren appreciates their unique needs, and has developed a common sense approach to managing a budget, avoiding debt, and promoting fiscal responsibility. Vote MAREN BARKER for District 2.
Alison Stroud was born and raised in Sandy and has chosen to raise her two children in the same community she has fond memories of. Sandy has developed from an isolated suburb south of Salt Lake to a growing, thriving, and inviting city that attracts businesses large and small as well as residents and families from all walks of life. Alison is passionate about keeping Sandy community oriented and will work to ensure that as Sandy continues to embrace the future, the family centered ideals will not be forgotten.
MAREN BARKER (INCUMBENT)
801-635-6078 marenbarker@yahoo.com
ALISON STROUD
She is SERVICE ORIENTED: Enlisted with the Utah Army National Guard then Army Reserve before being Honorably Discharged. She is INVESTED in our future: For the past 12 years she has been guiding young learners as a teacher in Canyons District and is the East Sandy Elementary 2019 Teacher of the Year. She is DRIVEN: B.S. in Business Management from the U of U and Master of Education with an Administrative License from SUU. She is DEDICATED to the community: Multiple volunteer positions within Sandy, including Girl Scout Troop Co-leader, Sandy soccer coach, School Community Council, Cub Scout leader, Girl’s Camp Director, as well as other community and religious volunteer positions. She wants the best FUTURE for Sandy: Born and raised in Sandy and as a mother of two children, she knows that the safety and well-being of each citizen is essential to a strong, economically stable, and desirable community. Alison is asking for your support. Stand PROUD with Alison STROUD! 801-556-0616 votestroud@gmail.com www.facebook.com/votestroud
Sandy City | Voter Information | October 2019
Candidate for City Council District 4
Candidate for City Council District 4
Brooke D’Sousa is a Utah native and longtime Sandy resident who, along with her husband, has chosen Sandy as the place they will raise their three children. She is running for Sandy City Council because she is passionate about serving her community and advocating for their interests, while maintaining the quality of life Sandy residents have come to know and expect. Brooke has been an engaged Sandy resident for years, attended the Sandy City Citizens Academy in 2017 and subsequent city council meetings, giving her comprehensive knowledge of the issues facing Sandy. Even then she recognized the need for increased communication to, and between residents, prompting her to create a Facebook group for Sandy locals. Brooke volunteers each year with the Sandy Healing Fields, and currently serves as the Chair for Lone Peak Elementary’s SCC. She also founded a parent group for the Canyons District’s post-secondary program for young adults with special needs, which is working to improve the program’s outcome for future students. Brooke worked in banking and consumer finance for 17 years before opting for self-employment as she needed a greater degree of flexibility in order to provide the necessary care for their daughter with special needs. Brooke is always aiming to increase her knowledge on a topic and educate herself to the fullest extent, so she may better serve her clients and her community. She is currently pursuing a business degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Utah. Vote Brooke D’Sousa for Sandy District 4.
Monica Zoltanski is a longtime Sandy resident, grass-roots organizer, former Sandy prosecuting attorney, and small business owner. An influential leader with a strong track record of achieving results, Monica is often found out in Sandy’s parks and trails. She took action in 2017 when Dimple Dell Park was approved to be paved. Recognized in her red cowboy hat, she led the campaign to stop the $4M asphalt construction. Monica founded the Dimple Dell Preservation nonprofit which organizes the wildly successful annual Earth Day Cleanup and hosts park education and preservation events. Known as a thoughtful listener and a respected community voice, Monica speaks up at city meetings for frustrated neighbors worried about congestion and high density. She advocates for police, fire, and city workers. She organized to toughen fines against irresponsible builders who litter commercial waste. She works to expand police patrols and traffic enforcement in under-served areas. During the water contamination crisis, she personally went door-todoor to alert residents and organized volunteers to collect samples. Monica is on record, publicly critical of the delayed and inadequate communication during the crisis, and has identified critical areas for improvement. These accomplishments reflect years of volunteer and professional service for the people of Sandy. For a stronger Sandy, VOTE MONICA Z. Please connect with Monica today talk about she can help improve your city services. (385) 449-1070 or votemonicaz@gmail.com
BROOKE D’SOUSA
801-410-0366 brookeforsandy@gmail.com www.brookeforsandy.com
MONICA “MONICA Z” ZOLTANSKI
385-449-1070 votemonicaz@gmail.com votemonicaz.com
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SANDY CITY AND NEARBY VOTING LOCATIONS Sandy Senior Center 9310 S. 1300 E. Sandy, UT 84094
Midvale City Hall 7505 S. Holden St. Midvale, UT
Lone Peak Park Indoor Pavilion 10140 S. 700 E. Sandy, UT 84070
Cottonwood Heights City Hall 2277 E. Bengal Blvd. Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Draper City Hall 1020 E. Pioneer Rd (12400 S.) Draper, UT
West Jordan City Hall 3600 S. Constitution Blvd (2700 W.) West Jordan, UT 84088
SANDY AREA DROP BOX LOCATIONS Salt Lake County has provided a number of secure ballot drop box locations where ballots can be deposited 24/7 until 8:00 p.m. on Election Night. Sandy City Hall 10000 Centennial Parkway Sandy, UT 84070
South Jordan City Hall 1600 W. Town Center Dr South Jordan, UT 84095
Sandy Senior Center 9310 S. 1300 E. Sandy, UT 84070
Draper Library 1136 Pioneer Rd Draper, UT 84020
Cottonwood Heights City Hall 2277 E. Bengal Blvd. Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
West Jordan City Hall 8000 S. Redwood Rd. West Jordan, UT 84088
For a full list of all 20 Salt Lake County Ballot Drop Box locations, visit GOT-VOTE.ORG
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The following information can be found on the County Clerk’s website located at got-vote.org:
If you choose to vote in person as opposed to our convenient Vote-by-Mail, state law requires you to show a valid ID before being allowed to vote in the upcoming general election taking place Nov. 5, 2019.
Applications must be completed and returned to the Salt Lake County Clerk’s office no later than the week before the Election. You may return the form: via email to go-vote@slco.org; by fax to (385) 468-7401; by mail or hand delivered to: County Clerk, Election Division, 2001 South State, S1-200, PO Box 144575, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575.
• Voter registration • Vote-by-mail information • Locations for early voting and Election Day voting • Sample ballot • Vote-by-mail ballot drop box locations
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Legacy awards represent Canyons School District’s future By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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I feel like I’m surrounded by legends,” Canyons School District Superintendent Jim Briscoe told honorees and guests at the district’s 10th annual APEX Awards Night. “What you all do is for our kids, their families and for those in the next 100 years.” The annual APEX Awards Night honors those who serve in the schools as well as those who help support them. They are the highest awards given by the Canyons Board of Education and the school district’s administration. Briscoe said that when he was interviewing five years ago for his position, then Canyons Board of Education President Tracy Scott Cowdell said, “I just want to be inspired.” “I’ve been inspired by every board member I’ve worked with; you have made a huge difference for our kids and you don’t know how long that impact will be,” Briscoe said. He also said he is inspired by those who work in the schools and appreciates area mayors and elected officials who help make Canyons a successful district. “I’m inspired when I walk in and observe teachers and students. The more I see, the more I’m inspired and want to keep moving forward in a positive direction.” While Briscoe showed appreciation to everyone who contributed to the district, the Legacy Award was indeed recognizing “legends.” Four members of the first Canyons Board of Education — Cowdell, Kim H. Horiuchi, Sherril H. Taylor and Ellen Wallace — received the honor. “It’s a great honor and I really appreciate the existing board and Supt. Briscoe for recognizing us,” Horiuchi said. “Probably no one knows what all went into creating this district.” While those involved know long hours, many discussions and difficult decisions were made before and after voters approved the new school district. It left them with six weeks after becoming official July 1, 2009 to be ready as Canyons School District, current board member Mont Millerberg said. Since then, Canyons has shown its appreciation of teachers, including salary increases two years in a row, the most recent one funded by a truth in taxation, Briscoe said. “Every teacher’s salary in the district was raised by $7,800. I call that courage and I also call it passion for public education,” he said. Through its decade, Canyons has honored an outstanding teacher at every school. Current Board President Nancy Tingey invited Canyons District’s Teacher of the Year, Jessica Beus, to receive her APEX Award. Beus shared the credit after being named Teacher of the Year last spring. “It’s exciting what we’re doing and where we’re going with Midvale, but it comes
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Utah Representative Robert Spendlove, seen here with Canyons Board of Education President Nancy Tingey, was applauded as Canyons’ APEX winner for the Elected Official of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Canyons School District)
Canyons School District presented the APEX Legacy Award to four of its first board of education members — Tracy Scott Cowdell, Sherril H. Taylor, Ellen Wallace and Kim H. Horiuchi — seen here with Canyons Board of Education President Nancy Tingey, right. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
from the support we have of each other. We are a team; we all dive in and do what is best for our students,” she said about the school improving students’ academic successes and test scores. That apparently is true as not only Beus, but her principal, Chip Watts, and Midvale Elementary’s community school facilitator, Heidi Sanger, also were recognized as the Canyons School Administrator of the Year and Student Support Services Professional of the Year, respectively. Supporting them were several other Midvale staff and faculty, who cheered for their colleagues. A secondary Canyons School Administrator of the Year was named: Butler Middle School Principal Paula Logan. “I am deeply honored by the recognition of the APEX School Administrator of the Year,” Logan said. She thanked the board for the award, support and value they place in recognizing “many people who work hard in the district. For me, this is a moment that will always stand out in my career. I have been blessed to work with amazing people and communities who inspire me to learn and grow. I appreciate the support, guidance and friendship I have received throughout my career in Canyons School District. I know there is still a lot to learn and to do. I plan to continue my efforts to improve the outcomes for teachers and students in my school.” Logan, who previously was principal at Midvale Middle, had hired Evelyn Leal, alternative language services assistant. Logan applauded Leal, who received the Student Support Services Professional of the Year award. Another team — Carl Patterson, Jake Thomas and Ryan Jakeman — were recognized as Canyons Education Support Professionals of the Year, as the faciltiies services coordinators have helped ensure construction around the district goes smoothly and is on time.
Brisoce pointed out that the district completed all of its 2010 bond projects and is already underway with several of its 2019 bond building projects — including four high schools and an elementary school currently being constructed, in addition to other projects. Video clips were shown about each awardee, and with this award, Facilities Director Rick Conger said, “When I heard of this award for these three, it literally did bring tears to my eyes.” Likewise, Special Education Director Misty Suarez said District Administrator of the Year Terri Mitchell is “a great leader. She is an example to everyone in the perfect way to interacts with kids.” Mitchell said her job as the early childhood education director is “the best job in the world. It’s the best job in Canyons. It means a lot to be recognized. I would say I have given everything to Canyons School District and will continue to do so.” A second District Administrator of the Year award went to Gary O. Hansen, who oversees district purchasing. “Without someone like Gary, I think we would really struggle, especially at our school levels which is the most important because we really need to make sure to support our teachers and students,” Canyons Business Administrator and Chief Financial Officer Leon Wilcox said. “He knows that the bottom line is helping our teachers and students succeed and that is what makes him so beneficial to Canyons School District. He does so much behind the scenes, but he doesn’t really seek out the recognition or limelight.” The Canyons Volunteer of the Year award went to Baraa Arkawazi, who spent 1,100 hours helping at East Midvale Elementary. Last spring, she received the Heart of Canyons Community Schools award. Arkawazi, who lived in Turkey, was asked by administrators to help translate Ar-
abic to English for a shy kindergartner who had just moved to Utah and was struggling to fit in. Every day for five years, she came to help that student and others. Representative Robert Spendlove was applauded as Canyons Elected Official of the Year. In his video clip, Spendlove said it is his job to be the voice of the people, not just those who elected him, but everyone, especially the “voice of the young people who can’t vote yet, but they need that voice.” Real Salt Lake organization and owner Dell Loy Hansen was honored as the Canyons Business Partner of the Year. Earlier this year, Hansen funded $250 toward every elementary teacher who submitted a grant proposal in his Scoring for Schools. Through similar programs in Jordan and Alpine school districts, he donated $1.2 million in teacher grants. “Just like professional soccer players, students need to train with the right equipment in order to score big in the classroom,” he said last winter. “If a teacher needs something, we want to make it happen.” Hansen, who learned about the award in early September, said he didn’t “understand the magnitude and the power of a well-put-together school district” until the awards ceremony. That, many say, comes from the district’s beginnings and appreciating those who set it in motion, as well as those who have contributed to it along the way. “Eleven years ago, we started this historic journey of working together to build a world-class school district for our community,” Tingey said. “This year’s winners of the APEX Awards certainly have helped Canyons District on our journey, and we are grateful they are part of the Canyons District family. Their commitment to the success of our schools, whether from the very beginning of Canyons District or in recent years, is very much appreciated and has made a difference.” Cowdell said that receiving the Legacy Award “really means a lot to me and brings back great memories. I hope they keep the momentum.” l
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Grab a tin-foil hat for some otherworldly accounts By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com
Brothers sharing thoughts on UFOs. (Photo courtesy April Parry)
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aise your hand if you’ve seen a UFO. For those few people who’ve been living in a cave for the last 100 years, a UFO is an unidentified flying object. It can be anything unusual in the sky. A UFO doesn’t automatically mean it’s an alien driving a spacecraft, but it could be that. The possibilities of what UFOs might be are endless. UFOs aren’t on society’s modern list of commonly known air vehicles and atmospheric conditions. We usually recognize a helicopter, a falling star or a drone. Those
don’t count as a UFO (although a sneaky drone can fool a person at first glance). Asking others if they’ve seen a UFO can offer unexpected answers. It can be a go-to icebreaker topic at parties. UFO memories can make for that special mood-setting bonfire chat. Or it can be a subject that’s too creepy for some. Melissa Rose of Sandy has had a few UFO encounters. “During the time when all of the animal mutilation was going on during the late ’70s and early ’80s I would spend
my summers with my dad in Montana. I was about 13 at the time. I was already creeped out just being in the mountains and staying in that old cabin. It happened while we were sitting around the campfire. The sky that night was so clear. We saw six to eight UFOs chasing each other way up high in the sky, almost like a game,” Rose said. She had another experience in her Sandy neighborhood. “My husband and I were so freaked out. The UFO was silent, black and in the shape of a stealth. It took over the night sky. We were lying on our trampoline just waiting for a meteor shower. Everything went silent, no wind, no birds — nothing. The sky went blacker than it already was. The UFO that hovered over our house was so low and close to us. It scared us so bad,” she said. Aaron Smith had a unique sighting. “I was probably about 15 years old in my backyard in Orem. It was in the middle of the afternoon and I saw a large stony, craggy gray object floating through the air in daylight. You could tell it was really high up in the air, but from where I was standing it was the size of a basketball. It must have been huge. It moved unnaturally slow, much the same way you wouldn’t expect to see a brick slowly floating through the air. To this day, I wonder what it was I saw,” Smith said.
Another Sandy resident who requested to be anonymous said, “I’ve seen three UFOs, and one ghost. I’m hoping to see Bigfoot someday. People think I’m weird because I tell them aliens are trying to talk to me through my truck. I know it might just be a broken speaker making that noise, but I really have seen UFOs.” Then he scratched his long beard before continuing on. “I was headed west on Timpanogos Highway one late summer night. I saw a bunch of lights above Camp Williams in Bluffdale, UT. The lights were zipping around, going in all kinds of crazy directions really fast. I was in the military for eight years and I’d seen lots of stuff — but I’d never seen anything like that. I guess it could have been 50 to 100 drone enthusiasts flying toys above an army base. I know the US Army is super cool with stuff like that.” His story ended with sarcasm over the last comment. For those who took flight with the City Journals to levitate over these accounts, good job, brave reader. UFO sightings happen all the time. And maybe aliens are involved? Who knows. They could be studying why humans get goosebumps, have tiny eyes and luxuriously long arm hair. There’s so many things for aliens to be totally fascinated with — like essential oils and fry sauce.
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The tragic Murray tale of Charles Thiedee By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com It was a first for the State of Utah and, to date, the first and only one for Murray—an execution. In 1896, in true Wild West fashion, saloonkeeper Charles Thiede was hung in a genuinely gruesome manner for the murder of his wife. While the territory of Utah had executed a few outlaws before Thiede, this was the first as a state, and it made national headlines. Thiede’s life of crime can be traced in newspaper headlines years before the
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slaying of his wife. Thiede left his native Germany to serve in the navies of England and Chile, but after fighting against the Peruvians, Thiede hoped to find solace in his native land. Upon returning to Germany, he was immediately conscripted into the army, where he served as a cook, a profession he kept for the rest of his life. After military service, he married Mary Frank in 1884, and together they set off for a better life in America, settling in Sandy and having a child. The ne’er-do-well Thiede, who had a fearsome temper, opened his first tavern, the Social Hall Saloon, in the fall of 1886 in downtown Salt Lake City. That same year, he was fined for punching a woman who had accidentally dropped a piece of paper into his lap. After being shut down for selling liquor without a license, or for selling it on a Sunday, Thiede opened, and was forced to close, numerous establishments. By the early 1890s, Thiede was a regular before the court, usually losing his liquor license or being punished for assaulting someone. As a result, Salt Lake City was no longer a welcoming spot for Thiede, and the saloonkeeper saw prime opportunity to jump into the thriving bar scene along State Street in Murray. Finding a small patch of ground behind the Germania smelter on 4800 South, Thiede opened the West Side Saloon. A notorious womanizer who welcomed prostitutes into his bar, Thiede was also known to frequently abuse his wife, Mary; even for rough-and-tumble Murray, that was not acceptable. The night before May 1, 1894, Mary had fled to a neighbor’s home after a violent fight. As she always had done before, she returned. But this time, she returned home to find a very drunken Charles, who was waiting for her with a butcher’s knife. He sliced her throat from ear to ear. Blood-splattered Thiede then went to Harry Hayne’s saloon, where he reportedly told the sheriff, “Well, I killed
Murderer Charles Thiede, convicted of killing his wife, Mary. (Photo courtesy of U of U Marriott Library)
my wife last night.” The next morning, a crowd swarmed the sheriff’s office, trying to carry out its own version of justice by lynching Thiede. The sheriff relocated his prisoner to the Salt Lake County jail, which was also in Murray. There, Thiede changed his story and claimed he was innocent. He told the judge he found her body in his house, and that her dying words were, “Oh, Charlie.” The prosecutors, long familiar with the defendant, presented a forensically tight case, first pointing out that the victim could in no way talk, as her head was nearly cut off. They also argued that because Charles was covered in blood—meaning the heart would still need to be pumping in order for the blood to splatter on him—then he had to be with Mary, in their home, at the time of the murder. Found guilty, Thiede was sentenced to be hanged. In 1896, Thiede’s time was up, but the sheriff wanted to try a new-and-improved way of hanging. Instead of the condemned being dropped through a trap door, Thiede was going to be hanged by an ingenious system of pulleys; he would stand on the ground, and a metal weight would yank him upward, snapping his neck. Lawmen from around the West convened at the Salt Lake County jail to watch
Charles Thiede was the first, and last, person to be hanged with a noose that yanked the condemned off the ground. (Illustration courtesy of U of U Marriott Library.)
the new method in action. At the appointed time, Thiede, who still professed his innocence, was yanked up by the noose, but it failed to snap his neck. Instead, he hung on the gallows for 14 minutes, strangled to death. That hanging method was never used again. Even in death, Thiede gained no sympathy. An arsonist burned his saloon down. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican reported that residents in Murray and Cottonwood Heights guarded their cemeteries to prevent his body from being interred there. Eventually, he was buried in Sandy City’s cemetery—but only for a day. He was disinterred at the request of Sandy residents and buried in a field adjacent to the graveyard. l
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Only enthusiastic spooks need apply at Castle of Chaos By Jenniffer Wardell | j.wardell@mycityjournals.com Becoming a ghost, ghoul or monstrous fiend isn’t as complicated as some people think.
At least, it isn’t at the Castle of Chaos. The haunted house, which is open now through Nov. 2, held auditions for their cast of scarers this past August. Interviews required applicants to groan, scream, shuffle menacingly and try their best to startle someone enough to make them jump. According to the Castle of Chaos directing team, however, a willingness to try is far more important than acting experience or the ability to deliver convincing scares. “I look for people who are free and open with their body and voice,” said Castle of Chaos Director Nick Justice. “If you’re coming in here and you’re going crazy, even if it makes no sense, you’re better than half the people who come in here.” He also said it’s important that people be able to take direction and follow guidance offered by one of the directing team. Justice and Castle of Chaos Casting Director Kelly Drabik spend most of the audition asking applicants to show off their ability to do things like zombie walks or predatory stalking at low heights. They’ll also ask if the applicants have any special talents, such as a particularly good creepy laugh or the ability to twist your arm in a disturbing-looking way. “It’s really laid back,” said Castle of Chaos General Manager Dalton Brown. “You don’t have to have anything prepared.” Another part of the audition process involves the directing team figuring out how each applicant would best fit into the haunted house. That includes several factors, from a map of the planned rooms for the upcoming season to asking the applicant whether they have a particular role they want to do. Though he’d turned most of the interviews over to Justice and Drabik, Castle of Chaos Owner James Bernard offered some guidance on this part of the process.
Though roles such as Freddy Krueger require actors with a specific body type, there are plenty of other roles designed to fit a variety of ages and body types. (Photo provided by Castle of Chaos)
“After 19 years of running a haunted house, it’s second nature to see someone, get to know their personality, and see where they’d have the most fun and be the most effective,” he said. Though he said having fun is the major factor in where an actor gets placed, elements such as the actors age will determine whether they can take on certain roles. “When you’re in an authority role, for example, it’s tough to scare someone older,” he said, explaining why he tends not to cast younger actors in roles such as murderous doctors. Sometimes, how you look can also be a factor in where you end up. “For our Hollywood roles, we do look at physical appearance,” said Drabik. “Jason (Voorhees) needs to look like Jason. But we also like 4-foot-tall little girls, because they’re scary as heck.” No matter where the actor ends up, however, it’s important that they know how to scare responsibly. Midvale’s Castle of Chaos (7980 S. State Street) offers several different levels of scares, with higher levels including more physical contact. Level three involves touching, level four includes pushing and dragging, and higher levels involve even more intense experiences.
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The Castle of Chaos hires a large cast every season to work in their haunted house, such as the above group who performed in 2018. (Photo provided by Castle of Chaos)
Given that level of interaction, the directing team looks for actors who keep the safety of both the guests and their fellow performers in mind. “We look for people who can be safe with it,” said Mike Harmon, a Castle of Chaos acting coach who runs classes on doing hands-on scares. “A lot of the stuff we do at level four can get dangerous unless you do it carefully.” For Justice, making sure no one gets hurt is far more important than being frightening. “In my mind, it doesn’t matter how scary it is,” he said. “If you get hurt, that’s all you’re going to remember.” Besides, the people who are selected to become scarers for the year will get a chance to hone their scaring ability. In addition to the hands-on classes, the haunted house offers other classes, dress rehearsals and an orientation meeting that allows them to get more in-depth with their roles. Some years, they even give them a chance to help each other master their roles. “We send other actors through the haunted house to give them a chance to practice,” said Drabik. In the end, the willingness to put in that work is the biggest thing the directing
team looks for during the auditions. “We look for enthusiasm,” she said. “If you come in with a passion for haunted houses, we’ll find a place for you.” l
The rooms in the haunted house are divided into different things, with killer hospitals (above) and murderous clowns both being a common theme. (Photo provided by Castle of Chaos)
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A spooky mix of plays, parties and races to put you in the Halloween spirit By Christy Jepson | christy@mycityjournals.com Halloween is just around the corner and there are plenty of activities for just about everybody. Besides the traditional fall events like corn mazes and pumpkin patches, here are some different Halloween activities going on in the Salt Lake Valley for “ghouls” and boys of all ages.
Halloween plays/performances
“Phantom” at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy
Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s “Phantom” will be performed on the Young Living Centre Stage Sept. 23-Nov. 9. Even though it has some similarities of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera,” expect to see new characters and songs in this production. Audience members need to watch out for the massive chandelier that comes crashing to the floor. Ticket prices start at $48 for adults and $22 for youth 5-17. No children under 5 are permitted in the theater. For ticket information call 801-984-9000 or visit hct.org.
“Thriller” at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City
This year’s smash Halloween dance production will include favorite numbers such as “Dem Bones,” “Frankenstein,” and “Jason Jam,” plus other new surprises. “Thriller” is full of frights, laughs and scares that make you scream. This production will be performed at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City Oct. 14-26. Ticket prices are $35-$55. Visit https://odysseydance. com/shows/thriller/ for more information and discounts. This show is not for children under 8 or for the faint of heart.
“Adams Family Reunion: A series of FUNfortunate Events!” at the Desert Star in Murray
hidden in the audience in regular clothes which makes a fun, social and interactive evening for all adults. Ticket prices start at $59.95 (check for holiday pricing). Tickets include: a four-course dinner, the murder mystery entertainment, and a prize package for the top sleuth. Some mild content, loud noises, a brief blackout and adult humor will be present. For more information visit thedinnerdetective.com/salt-lake-city.
“The Addams Family” at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy
Come watch all the creepy, kooky and loveable family members from the 1960’s TV show, “The Addams Family” on stage from now until Nov. 16. This Broadway show’s message is all about what defines a “normal” family and that we need to love all people despite our differences. Be on the lookout for some fun quirks and tricks throughout the show. Ticket prices are $36-$48 for adults and $18-$24 for youth The cast of Desert Star’s “Adams Family Reunion: A series of FUNfortunate Events!” (Photo courtesy Desert 5-17. Visit hct.org for more information or Star) call 801-984-9000. with prizes, free arts and crafts, a pumpkin Parties Races Monster Block Party at the Gallivan drop, live music and dance, and about 30 The Haunted Half Sugar House vendors. The Gallivan Center is located at Center in Salt Lake City Dress up in your costumes and get The 2019 Monster Block party will 239 S. Main Street. The event runs from 11 ready to run for your life at the Haunted be held at the Gallivan Center on Oct. 26. a.m. to 3 p.m. l Half on Oct. 19 at Sugar House Park. All This is a free daytime Halloween festival ages and abilities can either run the half with trick-or-treating, costume contests marathon, 5k or the Halloween half-mile. The Fear Factory Finish is there to give you that end-of-the-race push which then rewards you with a festival full of food, contests, music, games and spooky fun things. Registration fees from now until Oct. 17 are $84.95 for the half, $36.95 for the 5k and $12.95 for the kids’ run. For registration and information visit thehauntedhalf.com/ races/salt-lake-city.
Desert Star is known for mixing parody with a little romance and adventure with Utah culture and political jokes, and this show is no exception. This story focuses on the Adams clan who are trying to save their home for the greedy oil baroness, Mrs. Measley who knows they have oil underneath their home. Ticket prices are $26.95 for adults (holidays, special events may be different) and children under 11 are $15.95. Call 801-266-2600 for tickets or visit their box office at Desert Star, 4861 S. State St. This production runs until Nov. 9.
The Dinner Detective interactive murder mystery dinner show at the Hilton Hotel in Salt Lake City
Be an active participate in America’s largest interactive comedy murder-mystery dinner show. Throughout the evening, audience members will eat a four-course meal while watching a crime unfold and then everyone is in it to figure out the clues of who Guests at The Dinner Detective interactive murder did it. Don’t be deceived, the person next mystery show read clues while they try to solve the to you might be the culprit! The actors are mystery. (Photo courtesy The Dinner Detective)
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New device stops a cold before it starts GPS maze tracking, pumpkin light show are new
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innovations at Crazy Corn Maze By Jordan Hafford | j.hafford@mycityjournals.com
A view of the main corn field maze at Crazy Corn Maze in West Jordan. (Jordan Hafford/City Journals) Inset: The 2019 corn maze design at Crazy Corn Maze in West Jordan. (thecrazycornmaze.com)
After 21 years of fall festivities, West Jordan’s Crazy Corn Maze has decided to give the business a complete makeover for the 2019 season.
Launching themselves into the modern age of technology, the business is now utilizing smart technology this Halloween to add even more fun to their attraction. “This year we will have a new GPS smart phone map so you can track yourself as you find your way through the maze,” said Crazy Corn Maze owner Julianna Maynard. “We are also adding a smart phone trivia game.” The Crazy Corn Maze first opened in 1998, 21 years ago, as a simple corn maze near Salt Lake Community College in Taylorsville. Two years later, it moved to their current location, 8800 S. 4000 West in West Jordan. Crazy Corn Maze has grown into a unique Halloween venue throughout this time, in that their multiple, custom-made attractions appeal to a wide demographic — this year more than ever. While there is still the option to walk through the classic, family friendly 8-acre maze with no “haunts” or spooks, the adrenaline junkies will be roaming what is called the Night Stalkers Haunted Trail. In 2016, the business began renovating the haunted trail, and the Night Stalkers Haunted Trail was officially born as a separate attraction within Crazy Corn Maze. “Each year we have put tremendous effort into making this one of the top haunt-
ed attractions,” Maynard said. “In 2017 and 2018 we were voted the No. 1 haunted attraction in Utah by utahhauntedhouses. com.” The Night Stalkers Haunted Trail stands out as an interactive entertaining experience for thrill seekers and more adult attendees. There are four terrifying sections of the trail: Creatures of the Corn; Phobia: What are you afraid of?; 3D Slumber: Pleasant screams; and Horror Show. Among the multiple attractions at Crazy Corn Maze, there is also a playground for small children that includes a corn pit, a straw mountain with slides and games, as well as Mayble’s 3D Funhouse which is a not-so-scary junior attendee interactive haunted house. Also debuting this year, Crazy Corn Maze is set to dazzle their audience with a Fright Lights attraction, a magical pumpkin patch light show. Patrons will walk through the lighted pumpkin patch and be given a pumpkin of their own to take home. “We hope patrons come away wondering how on earth we do what we do, as well as being scared in a fun and sometimes humorous way,” Maynard said. “Whether you like a fun family fall tradition, or want to be scared out of your mind, we aim to provide an exceptional seasonal entertainment experience.” The maze opens Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2. It is open Monday-Thursday 6-10 p.m, Friday 6-11:30 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 11:30 p.m. l
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No More Politics As Usual... Let’s Put Sandy First Dear Sandy Residents, I am a first-time candidate drawn into this race because of the divisiveness in Sandy City government. I say NO MORE. No more fighting. No more bullying. No more contempt and hostility. I will bring back trust between city leaders and the citizens they serve. I will bring back the leadership you expect and deserve with honesty, integrity, accountability, transparency and respect to all. In contrast, my opponent is choosing politics-as-usual with her spreading of misinformation, fear-mongering, and baseless accusations of conflicts of interest and corruption. You deserve better. Sandy deserves better. Your choice this election:
A principled candidate who will rise above the infighting to serve YOU; Or an adversarial candidate more interested in the fight than in finding solutions I am no stranger to adversity, nor have I ever faced a challenge I couldn’t overcome. At a young age I became a single mother to a beautiful little girl. A few years later my daughter was diagnosed with autism and our lives were forever changed. Since her diagnosis, I have learned the importance of giving a voice to those who are most vulnerable. It is in the advocacy for others that I have found my purpose, and it is ultimately what has driven me to run for city council.
Sandy is an amazing city, and I am proud to call this place my home. We have great neighborhoods, celebrated parks, soughtafter schools, a strong business district, and most importantly, some of the kindest and most generous residents that I’m fortunate to consider my neighbors. I would be truly honored to serve the members of this community as your District 4 representative. VOTE Brooke D’Sousa Sandy City Council District 4 Candidate
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Sidearm gunslinger follows in family tradition as Alta quarterback
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is speed is on display during conditioning workouts after practices at Alta. Running the width of the football field with the rest of the team, the lean, curly-haired quarterback zips along as fast or faster than any other teammate. But it didn’t seem that would be the case during Cinco Lucero’s childhood. Lucero didn’t develop certain motor skills as fast as his four older siblings. He didn’t roll over, crawl or walk until he was about one and a half years old. “It was the craziest thing,” Karen Lucero, Cinco’s mother, said. “I wish I had a good story as to why, but there was never any real reason for it. We even had physical therapists come in who couldn’t figure it out.” And he communicated by snapping his fingers, something that helped the Cinco get his parents and siblings attention. “I actually was very quiet when I was young,” Cinco said. “To get people’s attention I would snap my fingers. I was a really good snapper when I was little and that was how I would talk to people.” “He is a very bright person, even at a young age,” added Karen. “He figured out that he could snap his fingers and get us to do things without having to speak.” Now Cinco uses that intelligence to lead the Alta offense. And he is no longer shy, barking out orders and assigning routes, all without snapping his fingers. Perhaps it was fate that brought him to the quarterback slot. His older brother Chipper Lucero played quarterback at Alta. His father Bob was also a high school quarterback at Lehi High School. Bob even coached all the Lucero boys as they entered through the little league football system. But it might be Chipper behind some of Cinco’s success as quarterback. “I think Chipper was his idol for a while,” Karen said. “They have a lot in common. They both have the skills a quarterback needs. Cinco grew up watching Chipper on the sidelines.” “Chipper is somebody I look up to in so many things,” added Cinco. “Since he had already been through this program as a quarterback I am always asking him for help.” But one help he hasn’t taken in is his throw — many coaches that tried to change Cinco’s throw to a more conventional overhand release. Cinco developed a side arm release as a baseball player, and transitioned it to football. “Many coaches have tried to change my throw, but I feel I am more accurate with the delivery I am accustomed to using,” Cinco said. Cinco credits the bulk of his success, however, to his teammates, a group of ath-
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letes that have forged a bond as they came up through Alta’s ranks. “We are all like a large family,” Cinco said. “My offensive line and I are all like brothers. And the receivers I have are amazing. They are really tall so I am able to throw the ball high to them. I wouldn’t be even remotely close to a good quarterback if I didn’t have these receivers and my line.” Among Cinco’s receivers are seniors Jaden Kinnersley and Daniel Thomason, and junior D’Andre Randolph. The trio are the main targets when Alta puts the ball in the air. “This is a small senior class for our football team so we have to shuffle players around to make it work,” Alta head coach Alema Teo said. “We don’t have that big time recruit like everybody has. We have several guys that are really good and great leaders.” While Alta remained in Region 7 after this summer’s reclassifications were made by the Utah High School Athletic Association, many of it’s region opponents are new faces. Gone are the days of playing crosstown rivals Jordan and Brighton. Now nearly all of Alta’s opponents are in Utah County, including Lehi, Mountain View, Orem, Timpanogos and Timpview. The closest high school the Hawks will be facing is the freshly opened Mountain Ridge High School in Herriman.
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Jordan High swim coach completes the triple crown of open water swimming By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
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n just over nine hours, Chad Starks finished a feat that only three other Utahns have ever done. He finished the triple crown of open water by taking a dip under 20 New York bridges. Starks is officially the 223rd person to earn the open water triple crown. He swam the English Channel in 2015 and to Catalina Island in 2016. He is the third Utahn to complete the task — Gordon Gridley and Joelle Beard did so in 2014. “For the most part, the training was the same as my past big swims,” Starks said. “The big surprise was the water temperature was 76 degrees. I had been training in cold water so that was definitely something I had to deal with throughout the whole swim.” The New York leg of the swim is 28 ½ miles and passes under 20 bridges. It starts at Pier A in Battery Park. The trek includes passage in the East, Harlem and Hudson rivers. The New York Open Water Association governs the events and coordinates observers (officials), boater (with two passengers) and a kayaker. The experience costs $3,000. Starks was among 16 other swimmers that day. “Boat traffic, freighters and regular cruise ships were the obstacles this time. I did see some jellyfish this time,” Starks said. Gridley was able to pace swim with Starks in the Hudson and he said the water tasted like diluted diesel fuel, reviving memories of when he completed his triple crown. Starks ran into a floating toolbox near the beginning of the swim. Gridley said they thought it was a briefcase when they first spotted it. During Starks Catalina swim, he was circled by a large thresher shark and swam with dolphins. He spent mornings
“Ninety percent of the swim was current assisted, but where the currents collided made for some serious chop (waves). Also the boat traffic made this swim interesting,” Starks said. Starks graduated from West Jordan High School in 1991. He currently resides in Sandy and is an assistant coach with the Jordan High School swim team. He is also a member of Salt Lake Open Water. The club supports open-water racing and the triple crown of Utah lakes. The Utah triple crown includes swimming the width of Bear Lake, the Great Salt Lake swim from Antelope Island to Black Rock and the length of Deer Creek Reservoir. Starks has completed the Utah triple crown several times. “I have had lots of support while training and during my time in New York. Gordon was there, my good friend Josh and my mom in the boat. Then my whole family followed around the island as I swam,” Starks said. Starks and Gridley trained by swimming 20–25 miles a week. “He is a genuine hero,” Gridley said. “He puts others before himself. He literally saved my life. He is humble and does not let his accomplishments get to his ego. I love him like a brother. It takes lots of support from family and friends to do this. Without that it would not be possible. It is not cheap, either. It takes a lot of money so the financial presSwimmers from around the globe are awarded the 20 Bridges medal for completing the trek around Manhattan. (Photo courtesy of Chad Starks) sure is huge once you have decided to go all in. There aren’t groups of people willing to have the drive to do the monotand afternoons training at Jordanele and Deer Creek reser- onous training for this. It takes a great amount of internal voirs. The ocean current was not something he could simulate drive.” For more information about Utah open water swimming, in the Utah lakes. visit their website at www.saltlakeopenwater.blogspot.com
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pancakes; Einstein Bros. with their pumpkin bagels and shmear; Krispy Kreme with their pumpkin spice filled doughnut; Panera with their apple pie thumbprint cookies; and Mimi’s Café with their pumpkin harvest griddlecakes. Grocery stories usually make pumpkin spice shopping easy. When I walked into Target the other day, there was an entire section devoted to pumpkin spice products. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, you might try pumpkin spice biscotti ($2), Kit-Kats ($4), Complete cookies ($3), Milano cookies ($3), hot chocolate (Stephen’s is $10 for 13 servings), or pumpkin spice rolls from Pillsbury ($2-$8). If your coffee needs a pumpkin spice sidekick, you can choose from pumpkin spice Cheerios ($6) Quaker Instant Oatmeal ($10), Special K ($3), Frosted MiniWheats ($3), Pop Tarts ($4), English muffins ($5), and cinnamon rolls ($10-$25). Finally, if you’re feeling a little spicy, there’s always almonds (Blue Diamond Almonds are $6), pumpkin salsa ($8-$32), and pumpkin ale ($12 on average). What would pumpkin spice season be without the question, “Have we gone too far?” These products might be pushing the boundary. There’s ginger pumpkin seed gouda cheese ($30-ish), mochi ice cream ($10), pumpkin spice blondie brownie brittle ($5), Smashmallows ($10), creamed honey ($11), Blackberry Patch pumpkin spice syrup ($8),
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When I was a kid, costumes included plastic masks, made from asbestos and glue, that would slowly asphyxiate you if you didn’t walk into a ditch first because you couldn’t see s*** through the pinpoint eyeholes. Bats get a bad reputation. They’re not inherently evil, except for vampire bats that turn into the bloodsucking undead to hunt humans for food and eternal life. But originally, people would sit around bonfires (the 1780’s bug zapper), wishing for things like penicillin and electricity. The fires would attract insects and the insects attracted bats and people freaked out. As we are wont to do. Handing out candy has several origin stories, including buying off zombies with snacks, bribing the dead, and kids going from house to house asking families for dinner because they didn’t want to eat what their mom had spent hours making for them because they’re ungrateful little . . . Anyhoo. Treats handed out to children have also evolved. It’s gone from apples and boiled carrots (boo) to king-size Butterfinger bars (hooray!). Here’s what my Halloween bag contained when I was a kid: 8 dozen rolls of Smarties, 17 types of rock-hard bubble gum, 38 Bit-O-Honeys, 422 Pixie sticks, 25 pounds of salt water taffy, 14 spider rings and one mini Snickers bars. It was the ‘70s. Don’t judge.
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One element of Halloween remained a mystery to me. When did we think dressing dogs in tutus was a good idea? I assumed the whole pet costume fiasco was started by rich, white girls with too much time and money. Turns out, in the 19th century, dog costumery was a thing - with the animal fashion industry churning out traveling cloaks, silk jackets, tea gowns and . . . wait for it . . . dog bikinis. What Halloween traditions do you observe? Knife throwing? Handing out real goldfish to trick-or-treaters? You never know what your customs will become centuries from now. Whatever you do, don’t sell your candy to a dentist. Big Dental just sells it back to grocery stores to reuse for the next Halloween.
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