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Volunteers meet for annual Earth Day clean up in Dimple Dell Park By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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he fifth annual Earth Day cleanup of Dimple Dell recreation area was held April 24. The event was organized by the Dimple Dell Preservation Community, and 250 volunteers showed up on the windy and chilly Saturday to clean up the park. “We weren’t sure how attendance would be and how people would still be feeling during the pandemic. Last year’s event was virtual. But we had such an outpouring of support from the community,” said Joyce Walker of the DDPC. Volunteers included residents, government employees, Girl Scouts, a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints young men’s group and the Sandy City Police Explorers. “Dimple Dell Regional Park covers a large area of the canyon. We started at the Wrangler Trailhead, which is near the Smith’s at 10401 S. 1300 East. Our main jobs that day were to haul out garbage and clear weeds and debris from winter,” Walker said. Walker said that they hauled out thousands of bags of garbage at the 2019 cleanup event. She saw less garbage this year, which she believes means people are taking better care of the area throughout the year. “It’s wonderful. I think that people are becoming far more aware of the treasure that Dimple Dell Park is. They’re treating it with far more respect. We’ve seen a decline in graffiti and noticed that people are removing more weeds,” Walker said. The Dimple Dell recreation area is managed by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation. Patrick Leary, associate director over outdoor parks, spaces and trails said it’s the largest regional and natural park in their care. “The park is almost 672 acres, so it’s a massive job to keep that place in as good of shape as it can be for everyone, but obviously that’s the goal. I came at the tail end of the Earth Day event, and I want to say a big
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Sandy Police Explorers helped with the Dimple Dell Earth Day clean up by clearing fallen limbs in the orchard near the historic Muir-Poulsen house. (Joyce Walker/DDPC)
We decided that it would be a good service opportunity for our weekday activity, so we went the Wednesday before the cleanup. “There were three of us there clearing away dead branches from the orchard. I’ve been to the Dimple Dell area before, but not that part,” Ross said. Ross said the work wasn’t too difficult, and he liked working on a project that was good for the whole community. “It’s a service project that doesn’t just affect one or two people; it’s in an area everyone can enjoy. It feels good knowing I helped make it usable for other people. It was pretty fun, so we might do it again,” Ross said. Other volunteers cleared out Scottish thistle around the pond and stream. Representatives from Sandy Public Works had information on water conservancy. Walmart donated water, snacks and sunblock for the volunteers.
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Continued from front page “We were close, but we never needed to use it. It helped us all sleep a little easier knowing we had the resource,” Dougherty said. The next use of the expo center was vaccine trials. Two local chemical and pharmaceutical research companies, Velocity and Synexus, were contracted through Operation Warp Speed to conduct clinical trials. The companies set up a total of eight trailers in the expo center parking lot. They advertised trial participation on the trailers, and inside they administered vaccines and placebos, followed up with participants and treated any mild side effects. “It was rented out by the Department of Defense, and they rented space in the parking lot just like any other company or event would. I believe they were running AstraZeneca and Novavax trials,” said facility director Rick Medina. In January, the expo center became a vaccination site when the Salt Lake County Health Department began vaccinating residents age 70 and older. That was eventually opened up to younger ages, and as of June all residents age 12 and older are eligible to be vaccinated at no charge through the health department. “As of May 6, 106,244 total vaccines have been distributed at Mountain America
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ocal businesses have a chance to be part of a pilot program that employs Canyons School District students with disabilities, thanks to a two-year $111,000 pre-employment transition services grant from the Department of Workforce Services. “We wrote a grant, a sub grant, from the Department of Workforce Services who gives grants out to a variety of community providers,” said Nate Edvalson, who is the program administrator for secondary and transition in special education and an administrator for the Canyons Transition Academy. “The goal behind the program is for right now, to provide some services to 20 students this summer, providing so many hours of career exploration with them and figure out what they’re interest in post-high school is and then hook them up with a job that is related to that interest and getting involved in that job.” He said that this will create better outcomes for students with disabilities by helping them have summer work experiences that show them how the world of work relates to their educational experiences and how education is relevant to them. Canyons will provide skill job coaching for the high school juniors and seniors while area businesses will provide work experience in the Canyons Summer Work-Based Learning Program, Edvalson said. “We’re looking at punctuality, honesty, trustworthiness, appropriate attire, hygiene, grooming and those kinds of things that
make a good employee and the company will teach them the hard skills on the job, such as how to build something or how to design a computer program and those kinds of things they need to learn for that entry-level position or whatever position they’ve carved out for these students to have in work-based learning for about four weeks this summer,” he said, adding that he is looking into high school credit in career exploration for these students. Edvalson said the program is a win-win for both students and the community. “That gives students something to do and learn so once they graduate, they can contribute to the community and they’ll get paid from our partnership businesses, which many businesses are looking for summer help. The impetus behind it is trying to give students real-world experiences so that they understand the world of work and are more prepared for leaving high school, whether they go to pursue a college degree or some kind of post-secondary education or they go right into work. It’s specifically geared for students with disabilities and that is what the grant is funded for,” he said. As part of the grant, 11 staff members will be paid to run the summer program as each student will be assigned a job coach to help students, who may have “very severe to very mild disabilities,” he said. “They may need more intensive support for the job coach to help them from doing
this problem solving to maybe a student who just needs to check in. This allows them to have that someone there to watch them and work with the employer to see how this will best benefit the student and the organization,” he said. “It’s really customized to fit the student’s learning and the variety of businesses.” This summer, Edvalson is lining up businesses to become part of the program based on student interest surveys to try to match a job experience with the students’ career aspirations. The interest could range from STEM careers to business to catering to manufacturing, but the goal is to help them be prepared for meaningful employment. “We’d like to support the students and their goals, but also help our community. We’re hopeful to have some really good experiences. My eventual vision would be serving 20 to 60 students; I really think this would be an awesome experience and partnership,” he said, adding that the District has an option to renew the grant for a third year. Businesses should benefit from employing the diverse population, Edvalson said. “They’re going to benefit from different perspectives, different talents, different things to focus on making their business more friendly for employees that do actually have disabilities. They’re being more responsive to community and understanding that there’s a growing population of folks that they need to be sensitive to,” he said. “Even-
tually, businesses will want to take on more of those specific targeted groups and there are tax credits available for businesses to do that. There are some incentives there for businesses who are interested in making this a part of their mainstays.” Edvalson hopes people will embrace this program and see the benefit. “I think people look at a student with disabilities often as stereotypically with autism or Down syndrome, but we have students with disabilities that people wouldn’t know. They may struggle with a reading disability, for example, but people wouldn’t be able to look and see it. But they do impact different facets of their life if overcome or if they had different accommodations from their employer, they’ll bring great things to the table,” he said. Businesses that are interested in offering a four- or five-week job should contact him at the school district, Edvalson said. Canyons School District has about 3,000 students who have been identified with a disability, with approximately 1,000 of those being in high school. “I’m excited about starting something,” he said. “I think that’s the coolest part is that we’re trying to do something different to engage students in a different way that they will hopefully benefit from.” l
Little Beakers Celebrates 1 Year in Sandy At Little Beakers in Sandy, everyone is a scientist! Little Beakers - Sandy has been open for 1 year and what a year it has been! Over the last 12 months, we have enjoyed meeting the many Utah children and their families who have visited the lab to bond over science during Open Lab Sessions, celebrate with birthday parties and group events, expand their knowledge of the world around them through camps, workshops and homeschool classes and attend dissections and guided lab sessions. With all the procedures, equipment and materials needed to conduct the experiments provided and lab staff on hand to answer questions and help with the clean up, children and their families are free to focus on doing hands-on science. We are excited to see what the next year will bring with the addition of new themes for our 2021 Summer Camp program, expanded offerings for Homeschool and After School Science Club sessions and introducing our School Outreach Programs starting fall 2021. Visit the website, call or stop by the lab for more information or to book your visit today!
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hicken nuggets, hamburgers, sandwiches, carrots, raisins and more may be packaged into school lunches this summer. Area children, age 18 years and under, will be able to have free meals at select curbside school locations beginning June 1. The meals are for any youth those ages, not just Canyons School District students, and parents may pick up the meals without children present. The meals will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or until the meals run out. Families will be provided enough food to cover the week. Two breakfasts and lunches will be given out on Tuesdays, and three breakfasts and lunches will be given out on Thursdays. Daily menus can be found at canyonsdistrict.nutrislice.com. The meals are provided at these locaBell View Elementary will be one of the sites that will be distributing meals twice per week this summer. (Julie Slama/City Journals) tions: • East Midvale Elementary, 6990 S. 300 East, Midvale • Butler Middle, 7530 S. 2700 East, CotEast, Sandy breakfast and lunch Monday through Thurs• Midvale Elementary, 7830 South Chaptonwood Heights • Midvalley Elementary, 217 E. 7800 day, during the days of June 7-24, in the cafel St., Midvale • Sandy Elementary, 8725 S. 280 East, South, Midvale eteria of the school site they are attending. • Jordan High, 95 Beetdigger Blvd., SanSandy • Copperview Elementary, 8449 Monroe Breakfast for those students will be served dy • Willow Springs Elementary, 13288 St., Midvale from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and lunch from noon to • Bell View Elementary, 9800 S. 800 Lone Rock Dr., Draper Students enrolled in CSD’s by-invitation 12:30 p.m. l East, Sandy • Crescent Elementary, 11100 S. 230 Summer Boost program will be served free
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f you needed another sign that things were returning to normal, here’s a good one: the Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation outdoor pools opened Memorial Day weekend! The pools are scattered throughout the county and will stay open through the summer. The county advises patrons to check their website at www. slco.org for updates on COVID restrictions including mask requirements. In general, those who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks. Most of the pools have fun features like lap lanes, leisure areas, zero-depth entry, ADA accessibility, kids play areas, diving boards, sunbathing areas or slides. All have lifeguards on duty during operating hours. Opening hours, times and prices differ slightly for each location, so it’s wise to call ahead. And for an extra fun and exclusive event, many of the pools are available after hours to rent for private parties.
POOLS IN YOUR AREA • Crestwood Pool 1700 E. Siesta Dr. (7485 S.) 385-468-1683 • Draper Pool 657 E. Vestry Road 385-468-1995 • Liberty Park Pool 900 S. 650 East 385-468-1564 • Magna Pool 3270 S. 8400 West 385-468-1826 • Redwood Pool 3060 S. Lester St. (3100 S. Redwood Road) 385-468-1870 • SLC Sports Complex Pool 645 S. Guardsman Way 385-468-1925 • South County Pool 12765 S. 1125 West 385-468-1362 • Taylorsville Pool 4914 S. 2700 West 385-468-1740 • West Jordan Pool 8125 S. 2200 West 385-468.1941
Crestwood in Cottonwood Heights is one of nine Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation outdoor pools that opened Memorial Day weekend. (Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation)
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ne year after the economic recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic began, Utah’s economy has emerged as one of the strongest in the nation. Utah’s unemployment rate in April was 2.8%, down from 2.9% in March and nearly as low as it was before the pandemic. Utah is now tied with South Dakota and Nebraska for the lowest unemployment in the nation. Utah also has the second-highest job growth in the nation, ticking up 2.5% in the last 24 months. This is just behind Idaho’s job growth of 3.9% in the same time period. In fact, Utah and Idaho are the only two states that have added jobs in the last two years. Utah added 35,600 jobs over the past two years, with professional and business services (+15,700) leading the growth. Other sectors that saw notable gains were construction (+11,900); trade, transportation and utilities (+9,800); financial activities (+8,800); and manufacturing (+6,900).
However, the government (-10,500); leisure and hospitality (-7,600); and natural resources (-1,400) sectors have all lost jobs in the past 24 months. While the strong job market and low unemployment are very positive for Utah, our state is once again struggling with a labor shortage. Simply put, there are not enough people in the Utah labor force to meet demand for workers. If this continues for too long, it could constrain potential economic growth, especially for smaller companies that must compete with larger employers for these workers. Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A.
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Bradburn Brief ..................................1
Plein Air Quick Draw Competition ........6
4th of July Events .............................1
Sandy Arts: Youth Showcase ..............6
Sandy City Fireworks .........................2
City Council Corner............................6
Sandy Justice Court...........................2
Sandy Amphitheater 2021 Season ......6
Alta Canyon Sports Center ..................3
Recycling Collection ..........................7
Healthy Utah Communities Award .......3
Sandy Public Works: 13 Quick Tips ....7
Parks & Recreation............................4
Firearm Safety...................................7
River Oaks Golf Course ......................5
Dogs and the Wasatch Front ..............8
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Calendar of Events ............................8
HR Job Corner ..................................5
B RAD BUR N BRIEF Dear Sandy Resident, June is budget month at the city. The FY 2021-2022 municipal budget must be approved by the city council before June 30. In May, we presented the council with the Mayor’s proposed budget which focused on key areas like infrastructure, personnel, and capital projects. In this Bradburn Brief, you will find the current financial status of the city and further explanation of those key areas. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, staff projected revenues to decrease by $2.3 million due to potential mandated closures, high unemployment figures, and pessimistic economic forecasts. In spite of the challenges presented by the virus, Sandy’s local economy has remained strong. Revenue estimates in FY 2021 are currently projected to outpace original projections by $4.7 million. In FY 2022, the City remains conservative in its general revenue projections, recognizing the continued constraints of COVID-19 and potential changes to Sales Tax and Road Fund distributions due to a new population estimate in the Census. While the City projects conservative growth in its FY 2022 revenues, it recognizes that COVID-19 will continue to impact several of its key revenue streams. Transient Room Taxes, Licenses & Permits, and Court Fines are amongst several notable revenues that have been impacted over the last year due to the global pandemic. While some are expected to recover in the coming fiscal year, others may take several years to return to their pre-pandemic levels. As a result, the City will continue to closely monitor its revenue and expenses in FY 2022. The FY 2022 proposed budget will focus funds on improving infrastructure, a significant investment in capital projects, fleet replacement, and personnel needs. Maintaining our infrastructure has consistently been a high priority for the Sandy City budget. The FY 2021-2022 proposed budget includes $4.7 million towards infrastructure improvements. This is made possible by an increase of state funding of $1.8 million. Some of those improvements include the 9400 South and 700 East intersection, the 9270 I S S U E # 82
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South Trail connection and upgrades to traffic signals in the city. Revenue surpluses in FY 2021 have allowed the City to commit $4.9 million in one-time general revenues to capital projects, including a $2.5 million appropriation to replace Alta Canyon Sports Center. The City is also committing $7.5 million in restricted revenues for various parks, roads, trails, and building improvements as well as $9.2 million for water, storm water, and street lighting projects. The FY 2022 Budget returns the City’s Fleet Replacement funding to pre-pandemic levels. This year the City has also allocated an additional $325,000 to address needed fleet replacements. The City continues to try and balance the costs associated with fleet vehicle replacement with those required for the ongoing maintenance of its older vehicles. Ideally, the City strives to replace vehicles when their re-sale value outweighs the anticipated future maintenance costs it would take to keep the vehicle operational. The demand for experienced public employees continues to be highly competitive in the Salt Lake Valley, particularly amongst frontline workers. To ensure that Sandy continues to maintain a highly qualified employee workforce, the FY 2022 budget includes a $2.4 million compensation plan. If you would like to advocate for the inclusion of other priorities, please attend council meetings on Tuesday night and let us know where you think the budget should be improved. You can read the entire proposed budget at sandy.utah.gov. Don’t forget you can always get more information by going to the City websites sandy.utah.gov and SandyNow.com and by accessing Sandy City’s social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@SandyCityUtah) and YouTube (/ SandyCityUT) for daily updated information. You can also send me a direct email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov.
4th of July Events: Saturday, July 3 • 6:50 a.m. Flag Ceremony, Sandy Promenade • 7 a.m. 4th of July 5k, Sandy Promenade • 10 a.m. Spikeball tournament, Sandy Promenade • 12 p.m. Scavenger Hunt, throughout Sandy City (follow @SandyCityUtah on Instagram for clues) • 4 p.m. Scavenger Hunt, throughout Sandy City (follow @SandyCityUtah on Instagram for clues) • 12–8 p.m. Food trucks at Sandy Amphitheater Park
For details and locations, visit: sandy.utah.gov/communityevents
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resolution cannot be found, the facilitator assists those parties in preparing for trial. Additionally, with ODR, parties will now have full access to view their case and the documents in an online portal and no longer need to be at the court or online at a specific time, allowing flexibility to parties to work around other commitments. As ODR continues to expand in the future, the online options will include initial filing paperwork, help with online trial, and post-judgment actions. Even though Sandy City and the State of Utah have some of the highest access to the internet in the country, if a party is unable to participate in the online platform, the old processes and procedures will still be in place for those who qualify. The mission of the Sandy Justice Court is to provide Sandy City’s community with an open, impartial, efficient, and independent system for the advancement of justice under the law. The Sandy Justice Court is excited that ODR will help bring us closer to realizing this goal for all those who are involved in Small Claims cases.
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Custodians, Lifeguards, Tennis Instructors, and Camp Counselors. Must be able to work in a team environment, under pressure, and with the public. For full job descriptions, visit: sandy.utah.gov/1303/Current-Openings Must submit applications online through Citizen Access Portal at: cap.sandy.utah.gov:8780/citizenaccess/
O.U.T.
There’s nothing quite like exercising outside: fresh air, sunshine, and green grass. Outdoor Ultimate Training (O.U.T.) Boot Camp is a group physical training program conducted by our personal trainer, Tess. This program is designed to build strength fitness through a variety of exercises. O.U.T. often includes stretching, interval training, lifting weights, and various other explosive routines. This class helps to decrease body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, increase strength, and you get into a routine of regular exercise. For more information visit altacanyonsportscenter.com Or sign up online at altacanyonsportscenter.activityreg.com Member: $50 | Non-Member: $60
AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
All swim lessons are taught by American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors. Lessons are offered on weekdays (Monday–Thursday for two weeks unless otherwise noted). Instructors teach students through a variety of games, activities, and using swim props. Students can progress through levels by passing the exit skills required at each level. Students receive achievement cards at the end of each session. Session Dates Registration Starts (7 p.m.) Session 1* June 1–10 May 27 Session 2 June 14–24 June 10 Session 3** June 28–July 9 June 24 Session 4 July 12–22 July 8 Session 5 July 26–Aug. 5 July 22 * Due to Memorial Day, week 1 will be Tuesday–Friday; week 2 will be Monday–Thursday. ** Due to July 4, week 1 will be Monday–Thursday; week 2 will be Tuesday–Friday. For more information and pricing for classes, visit sandy.utah.gov/511/Swim-Lessons Register online at altacanyonsportscenter.activityreg.com. 2021 SWIM LESSONS SUBJECT TO CURRENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
KINDER CAMP (AGES 3–5)
The perfect camp for little ones! Each two-week session includes activities, games, arts & crafts, and a 30-minute swim lesson. Themes like pirates, reptiles, superheroes, and mad science will keep children engaged throughout the summer. Days: Monday–Thursday (for two weeks, unless otherwise noted) Time: 9:15–11:40 a.m. Member: $140 | Non-Member: $165 Space is limited. Reserve your spot(s) today at: altacanyonsportscenter.activityreg.com.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL (K-5TH GRADE)
We provide transportation to and from school. We also provide all-day care for children when off of school. Children enjoy games, arts & crafts, field trips, homework time, snacks, and many fun activities throughout the school year. Schools: Brookwood, Granite, Park Lane, Quail Hollow, Silver Mesa, & Willow Canyon. Pre-registration is required and is available over the phone or in-person only. Registration fee is $60 per child per school year. For more information visit: sandy.utah.gov/536/Year-Round-Programs
KARATE:
We are proud to have the IMA Family at Alta Canyon. Dedicated to teaching Shotokan Karate, a traditional Japanese Martial Art, IMA is a family-oriented dojo offering classes to children and adults of all abilities and levels. IMA Utah is a familyowned dojo that is run by Shihan Marius and his two sons, Nicolae and Elijah. Friday night class at Alta Canyon Sports Center from 5–6 p.m. Got Karate? If not, sign up today! imautah.com
9565 S. Highland Drive, Sandy, Utah 84092 To register for classes/events: altacanyonsportscenter.com
Healthy Utah Communities Award Sandy City was honored as one of eleven cities in Utah with the 2021 Healthy Utah Community designation by Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns on April 22, 2021 at the Utah League of Cities and Towns Conference. To qualify for the Healthy Utah Community designation program, Sandy City established a Healthy Sandy Plan and implemented several strategies within our community to promote health, some of which include: • Providing education, awareness, and training to community members around mental health • Promoting the use of the SafeUT app in schools and other community centers • Medication disposal programs and services • Public access to a community education garden • Free and/or low-cost community sports/fitness programs for children and adults • An active transportation plan with connected walking and biking trails ISSUE #82
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• City ordinance that requires new subdivisions to provide sidewalks and lights • Partnerships with school district and local health department to promote healthy living activities • Website designed to assist in accessing healthy foods, physical, activity, and mental health resources The Healthy Sandy Partnership has played a major role in pushing health initiatives out to residents for more than 30 years. The mission of Healthy Sandy is to create a brand and marketing umbrella for independent entities that serve the community to promote and ultimately elevate good health, safety, and wellness to those who live, work, and play in Sandy. Through data analysis and resident and affiliate input, community needs are addressed through coordination across the affiliation. More information about the Healthy Utah Community designation can be found at: GetHealthyUtah.org/HealthyUtahCommunity P A G E
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Spikeball is fun for any age or fitness level! This sport combines the teamwork of volleyball, the hand-eye coordination of four square, and the physicality of a cardio workout. The two-on-two game is played with a small rubber ball and an elastic net stretched tight over a plastic rim. Come test your skills at the annual Sandy 4th of July Spikeball Tournament. Day: Saturday, July 3 Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Location: City Promenade, 10000 S. Centennial Parkway Divisions: Recreational & Competitive Ages: 12+ Early Registration: $30 per team of two Sandy Residents $40 per team of two Non-Sandy Residents (Use code SANDY10 to receive $10 off registration. Code expires on June 18.) Late Registration: June 19–30, $40 per team. No discount available! Register: Must register together
PARK S & RE C R EAT I O N JUNE HAPPENINGS (Visit our website for costs and more details) • Splash Pad at Amphitheater Park opened May 29 (weather permitting) • National Trails Day: Come and volunteer to do some clean-up and maintenance work on Saturday, June 5 from 8:30 a.m.–12 noon. The designated trail is Bell Canyon trail on the Boulder trail head side, 10245 Wasatch Blvd. • Spock’s Skate Camp: Learn the fundamentals of skateboarding. This four-day camp is only $75 and for kids 6–14 years old, on Fridays, June 4, 11, 18, 25. Visit spocksskatecamp.com for more information. • Summer Parks Program: Fun-filled activities will include arts & crafts, games, and storytelling. For ages 5–9. Program begins June 7. Locations fill fast, so register early. • Ladies Course Program: This 4-class program covers rules, etiquette, and equipment. Tuesdays, June 1–22 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Call River Oaks Golf Course to reserve your spot, (801) 568-4653. • “I Can Tri” Sprint Triathlon: Saturday, June 12. Registration deadline: June 11. altacanyonsportscenter.com. • Barry Hecker Basketball Camp: This Camp for grades 3–8 girls and boys, is in its 25th year. The ability to teach the basic fundamentals of footwork, passing, dribbling, and shooting, has made the camp a success. May 31–June 3, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Albion Middle School, 2755 E. Newcastle Drive (8890 S.) • Junior Golf Program: Taught by PGA Professionals Todd Tanner and Stacey Jones. Program includes short game practice, range balls, in-depth instruction, video analysis, and on course play time. For ages 3–18. Programs begin June 1. Visit inmotionjuniorgolf.com for more information. • Family Night at the Skate Park: Great fun for the whole family. Family Night is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the skate park. Theme Nights are Monday, June 14 with Helmet Night (Sandy Fire Department) and June 28 with Bike Safety (Sandy Police Department). Time: 6–8 p.m. at Lone Peak Park, 10140 S. 700 E. These events are FREE to the public. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. • FREE Movie in the Park: Bring your family and friends and enjoy an outdoor movie on June 11 “UP”, June 18 “Avengers Endgame”, June 25 “Secret Life of Pets 2”, at Flat Iron Mesa Park, 1700 E. 8600 S. Movie starts at Dusk. • Swimming Lessons: Our trained instructors can help you become a better swimmer. Register online at altacanyonsportscenter.activityreg.com
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Camps are designed and geared for boys and girls of varying ages and abilities, with emphasis on the execution of fundamentals: dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, footwork; along with offensive, defensive, and team strategies. Kids may be divided by age and ability. The camp is structured to allow kids to implement new skills and most importantly, to have fun. Camp size: 30 maximum. Location: Sandy City Recreation Gym, 440 E. 8680 S. Grades: 3–6 Cost: $40 Boys Session: July 13–15 Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Coed Session: July 13–15 Time: 1–4 p.m. Register at: sandy.utah.gov/registration
THE SANDY– 4TH OF JULY 5K
Saturday, July 3 Location: South of City Hall on Centennial Blvd. (10200 S.) Race Time Cost April 1–June 30 Cost (July 1–3) 5K 7 a.m. $25/individual $30/individual $20/family member* $25/family member* Online Registration Deadline: July 1 at 7 a.m. *Immediate family with three or more members in the same household.
2021 YOUTH FALL SPORT REGISTRATION Sport/Programs Soccer Girls Softball (Fast Pitch) Boys Baseball T–Ball/Coach Pitch Flag Football Jr. Jazz Basketball Indoor Soccer (Futsal)
Age / Grade Grades Pre-K–12* 7–12** 7–11** 4–7* Grades 1–4 Grades 1–8 Grades 9–12 Kindergarten* Grade Pre-K–2*
Registration Begins June 1 June 1 June 1 June 1 June 1 Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Nov. 1
Registration Deadline July 28 Aug. 4 Aug.18 Aug.18 Aug.18 Oct. 20 Nov. 17 Nov. 17 Dec. 9
*Must be 4 by September 1, 2021 **Must be 7 by January 1, 2021
I N P E R S O N R E G I S T R AT I O N : 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)
River Oaks Golf Course
LADIES GOLF PROGRAM
9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653 www.sandy.utah.gov/riveroaks GOLF TOURNAMENT Schedule your Golf Tournament at River Oaks. We host the best tournaments in the Valley. Great for your Company Party, Family Reunion, Fundraisers, or just a get-together for family and friends. Call (801) 568-4653 for prices and more information.
CUSTOM CLUB FITTING
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
This 4-class program will cover rules, etiquette, equipment, and all the shots necessary to play and enjoy the game of golf. 6:1 teacher/student ratio makes this program an affordable and effective way to learn golf. Registration is limited, so sign up early. Equipment provided. Sessions: Tuesday June 1–22 4:30–5:30 p.m. Thursdays June 3–24 6–7 a.m. Wednesdays July 7–28 12–1 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 3–24 8:30–9:30 p.m. Cost: $120/session of 4 lessons Location: River Oaks Golf Course Register: River Oaks Pro Shop: (801) 568-4653
NORTH RANGE TEACHING ACADEMY
River Oaks would like to invite you to come down to our North Driving Range for a custom club fitting session. We have demo and fitting clubs from every manufacturer, including Ping, Titleist, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Cobra and more. Our club fitting and teaching professional Ryan Holt will analyze your golf swing and—using the latest technology—custom fit you for a set of golf clubs. Club fitting sessions take about 30–45 minutes and are free if you purchase the golf clubs from River Oaks.
GOLF MERCHANDISE River Oaks Golf Course also has the best selection and prices of golf merchandise in the state of Utah. Shirts, shoes, hats, accessories, and more are all available in our Pro Shop. Come to the Pro Shop and see for yourself our huge selection of golf products. Many items are as much as 50% off and we will match or beat any of our competitors’ prices. Come down and play golf, eat lunch, and browse our Pro Shop. We look forward to seeing you!
INMOTION JUNIOR GOLF Programs are taught by PGA Professionals Todd Tanner and Stacey Jones. We welcome students beginners–advanced. Options include summer programs, summer camps, and private lessons. 9- and 10-week programs run Monday– Thursday. Days depend on ability level. Sessions: June 1–Aug. 12 Ages: 3–18 Cost: $60–$500 Register: inmotionjuniorgolf.com
GOLF SUMMER CAMPS: AGES 6–12 Half-day camps are held Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. We welcome levels ranging from beginner–advanced. Players will be divided based on their age and skill level. The camp includes in-depth instruction, video analysis, rules and etiquette, on course playing time, fun games/contests, and learning videos. Camp Dates: June 7–10, June 14–17, June 21–24, June 28–July 1, July 5–8, July 12–15, July 19–22, July 26–29, Aug. 2–5 Cost: $210 Location: River Oaks Golf Course Register: inmotionjuniorgolf.com For more information, call Inmotion Junior Golf at (801) 980-0162..
BeReadySandy Volunteer programs around the country took a significant hit during the now waning COVID-19 pandemic, and Sandy City was no exception. With restrictions on gatherings, meetings, and general volunteer opportunities, this pandemic has given Sandy City an opportunity to revamp and reorganize our Emergency Management Volunteer Program. For those of you who remember and have previously participated in Citizen Corps, this program was created and funded by FEMA after 9/11. The goal of Citizen Corps was to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds. In the past couple of years, though Citizen Corps remains a widely known name and brand, federal, state, and local officials have transitioned to the “BeReady” model. Websites and resources were rebranded to ready.gov and bereadyutah.gov. In line with this direction, Sandy City will be adopting the “BeReady” model and transitioning Citizen Corps into BeReadySandy. As we move forward with this program, please keep an eye on the Sandy City Emergency Management website, as well as the new and innovative platforms we have created to engage with citizens. You can register for emergency alerts and notifications through sandy.utah.gov/citizenconnect, communicate with the city via the CityServe app, and soon we will have new opportunities to volunteer and register through CivicPlus. Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the past year, and we look forward to working with community Emergency Preparedness Leaders (EPL’s), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members, Sandy’s Amateur Radio Club (SARC) members, business leaders, and those of you who are interested in becoming a part of BeReadySandy! I S S U E # 82
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HR JOB CORNER Benefited Positions • Utility Billing Clerk • Street Maintenance Worker I • Water Education & Public Engagement Coordinator
Part-Time, Non-Benefitted/ Seasonal Positions • Crossing Guard • Youth Camp Counselors • Parks Maintenance Workers • Various Alta Canyon Positions
APPLY AT: www.sandy.utah.gov/jobs
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Sandy City Makes the Sustainable Switch to Every-Other-Week Recycling Collection Less is indeed more in the case of Sandy City’s successful recycling program. The switch to every other week recycling goes into effect July 1 for all Waste Management (WM) residential customers in the city. With trucks spending less time operating on neighborhood streets there will be less fuel consumed, less CO2 emissions, and less noise in the community. What is not expected to lessen, however, are the volumes of recyclables citizens of Sandy City successfully divert from landfills and WM collects for processing and reuse. In fact, both city leaders and WM would be pleased to see more households regularly recycling and more clean recyclables put into carts. At the request of the city, WM conducted a recycling audit last year. Although curbside recycling carts are designed to hold up to 48 pounds of material, the WM audit revealed that on average, Sandy City residents were placing only about 14 pounds of recyclables in the carts they wheeled to the curb every week. “We expect a small number of residents will need more recycling cart space while the vast majority of our avid recyclers will find one cart, used efficiently, will be enough to hold two weeks’ worth of their recyclables,” said Mike Gladbach, director of Public Works for Sandy City. “We ask everyone to please self-monitor your household’s recycling habits and volumes for the full month of July before deciding if you need more cart space. Be sure everyone in the house is following current recycling guidelines and efficiently using cart space.”
CART OPTIONS
Come the end of July, households that find they need extra recycling cart space can request a bigger cart at no additional cost or a second cart for an added $2.45 monthly fee. All cart requests should be directed to the Sandy City Public Works Department at (801) 568-2999. To accommodate the need for more cart space, WM has ordered a limited number of recycling carts from the manufacturer. These carts are expected to be locally available for WM to start delivering in August.
RECYCLING TIPS
Recycle only clean accepted materials including cardboard, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, metal food and beverage cans, and plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs. To review Sandy City’s recycling guidelines, visit sandy.utah.gov/recycling. Do your part and recycle smart. Make the extra effort ensure more materials fit into your curbside cart. Here are a few smart recycling tips: • Break down and flatten cardboard boxes, including shipping boxes and food boxes. • Empty and crush metal food and beverage cans. • Squeeze the air out of empty plastic beverage bottles then screw the cap back on. • Put recyclables loosely into carts; never bag-up recyclables. • Be sure WM cart lids are fully closed. Overflowing and over-filled carts can cause materials to fall out during servicing, which is a safety hazard and causes unsightly messes in neighborhoods and on roadways.
13 Quick Tips from Sandy Public Works 1. For the safety of pedestrians and motorists, if the trees or vegetation at your house have branches that hang over the sidewalk or street, they need to be trimmed to a height of 14 ft. above the curb and 8 ft. above the sidewalk. 2. If you have a large project at your home and you need to dispose of materials, reserve a dumpster on the Public Works webpage and you can have it delivered to your home for up to 72 hours. 3. If you see a problem on the roadway such as a pothole or road debris, please contact Public Works at (801) 568-2999 or use your CityServe App so we can quickly resolve the issue. 4. If either your waste or recycling container is damaged or has a broken wheel, it can be repaired or replaced free of charge. Contact Public Works at (801) 568-2999 to report the problem. 5. If you would like an additional waste or recycle container at your residence, contact Sandy City Utility Billing at (801) 568-7110 to order it. 6. Approximately 25% of the items placed in curbside recycling containers are non-recyclable. If you have questions and you want to see what is acceptable, visit sandy.utah.gov/recycling. 7. Plastic bags and clear wrap are unaccepted items for the curbside recycling container since they can damage automated recycling equipment. Return the bags to your local retail store. 8. Recyclables placed in your curbside container should be empty and clean. 9. Do not bag your recyclable items before you place them in your curbside container. 10. Shredded paper is not an accepted item in your curbside recycling container. 11. Do you have a hard to recycle item? Visit slco.org/recycle/hard-to-recycle-items/ or earth911.com/ 12. For bulk waste collection, place your waste curbside no sooner than the weekend before your collection date. Do not put waste against a fence, tree, or utility box. 13. The following items are not accepted in the curbside bulk waste collection: rocks, concrete, gravel, dirt, sod, construction debris such as shingles, glass, sheetrock, or items considered hazardous.
Firearm Safety HOME SAFETY
Firearm safety should be a priority, especially in the home. Ensuring your firearms are safe and secure in the home reduces risk of injury and theft. Here are some tips to safely store your firearms in the home: • Never leave firearms unattended • Utilize safes, lock boxes ,and/or trigger and cable locks • Keep keys in a safe place, away from children • Secure ammunition separately from firearms • Teach children in your home about gun safety
VEHICLES AND FIREARMS
In the State of Utah, well over 224 firearms were reported stolen from vehicles in 2020. It only takes seconds to burglarize a vehicle, leaving a gun in the hands of a criminal. Never leave a firearm unattended in a vehicle, even for a moment!
CHILDREN AND GUN SAFETY
It is important to teach children about gun safety, whether or not you have firearms in the home. Teach children to do the following if they see a gun: • Stop • Don’t Touch • Leave the Area • Tell an Adult
BASIC FIREARM SAFETY RULES
• Treat all guns as if they are always loaded • Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire the gun • Know your target, your backstop, and be aware of other safety hazards
Do your part in keeping sandy city safe by being a responsible gun owner! I S S U E # 82
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Dogs and the Wasatch Front Watershed
DOGS ALLOWED
DOGS NOT
Dimple Dell
Corner Canyon
WHAT IS A PROTECTED WATERSHED AREA?
Mt. Olympus Trail
Bear Canyon
East Canyon
City Creek
Ferguson Canyon Trail
Parleys, Dell, an
Jordan River Parkway
Big Cottonwoo
Most trails in the Park City Area
Little Cottonwo
Round Valley
Rocky Mouth T
Emigration Canyon
Boulders Trailh
City Creek Canyon (below the H2O treatment plant)
City Creek Cany
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Hidden Valley T
American Fork Canyon
Granite Trailhe
Porter Rockwell Trail (Sandy Rail Trail)
Bell Canyon
Millcreek Canyon
Big & Little Wil
A protected watershed is where we source our drinking water and it has special protections to ensure the water stays clean, including the exclusion of dogs and other domestic animals. For Sandy residents, the snow and rain from these canyons along the Wasatch Front supply about 60 percent of our drinking water. This water is precious, therefore, every square inch of these canyons, from ridgetop to ridge-top, is protected. Our activities and actions in protected watersheds impact the quality of our drinking water. Dogs and other domestic animals are strictly prohibited from entering protected watershed areas. All watershed violations within our protected watershed canyons are Class B Misdemeanors and are punishable by fines and/or imprisonment.
WHY CAN’T I BRING MY DOG INTO A PROTECTED WATERSHED AREA?
DOGS ALLOWED
DOGS NOT ALLOWED
The five protected watershed canyons of the Wasatch Front (Bell Canyon, City Creek, Parleys, Big Cottonwood, and Little Cottonwood Canyons) receive millions of visitors annually. Dogs and other domestic animals can transmit human disease when their wastes get into canyon waters and these illnesses can be deadly to humans and wild animals. The cleaner our water is at its source, the easier and less costly the treatment.
Dimple Dell
Corner Canyon/Protection Zone
Mt. Olympus Trail
Bear Canyon
East Canyon
City Creek
Ferguson Canyon Trail
Parleys, Dell, and Lambs Canyons
Jordan River Parkway
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Most trails in the Park City Area
Little Cottonwood Canyon
WILD PLACES TO TAKE YOUR DOG OUTSIDE OF PROTECTED WATERSHED AREAS
Round Valley
Rocky Mouth Trailhead
Emigration Canyon
Boulders Trailhead
City Creek Canyon (below the H2O treatment plant)
City Creek Canyon (above the plant)
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Hidden Valley Trailhead
American Fork Canyon
Granite Trailhead
Porter Rockwell Trail (Sandy Rail Trail)
Bell Canyon
Millcreek Canyon
Big & Little Willow
It can be frustrating the leave your dog behind when you visit our beautiful watersheds, but there are plenty of places to recreate with your four-legged friend(s). As always, please clean up after your dog to keep the trails safe and beautiful for everyone. Please don’t leave any poo bags behind. Remember, if your dog packed it in and pooped it out, it is your responsibility to pack it out.
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Sandy Amphitheater Concert Series
Sandy Amphitheater
sandyamp.com
JUN 2
Yoga in the Park
JUN 2
First Aid, CPR, and AED Class
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Station 31: 9010 S. 150 E.
sandy.utah.gov/fire
JUN 7-25
Youth Showcase
The Theater at Mount Jordan
sandyarts.com
JUN 9
Yoga in the Park
JUN 11
Movies in the Park - UP
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
Sunset
Flat Iron Park
http://sandy.utah.gov/MoviesInThePark
JUN 12 JUN 16
Plein Air
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Sandy Amphitheater
sandyarts.com
Yoga in the Park
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
JUN 16
First Aid, CPR, and AED Class
6–10 p.m.
Station 31: 9010 S. 150 E.
sandy.utah.gov/fire
JUN 18
Movies in the Park - Avengers Endgame
Sunset
Flat Iron Park
http://sandy.utah.gov/MoviesInThePark
JUN 22
Yoga in the Park
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
JUN 25
Movies in the Park - Secret Life of Pets 2
Sunset
Flat Iron Park
http://sandy.utah.gov/MoviesInThePark
JUN 30
Yoga in the Park
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
JUL 7
Yoga in the Park
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
JUL 8
Babysitting Academy
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Station 31: 9010 S. 150 E.
https://www.sandy.utah.gov/fire
JUL 9
Movies in the Park
Sunset
Lone Peak Park
http://sandy.utah.gov/MoviesInThePark
JUL 14
Yoga in the Park
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
JUL 16
Movies in the Park
Sunset
Lone Peak Park
http://sandy.utah.gov/MoviesInThePark
JUL 21
Yoga in the Park
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
JUL 28
Yoga in the Park
8–9 p.m.
Check website for location
sandy.utah.gov/summeryoga
JUL 29
Babysitting Academy
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Station 31: 9010 S. 150 E.
https://www.sandy.utah.gov/fire
JUL 30
Movies in the Park
Sunset
Flat Iron Park
http://sandy.utah.gov/MoviesInThePark
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Local youth historians to compete at national competition By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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t started as a class project, but quickly became a passion of three middle school girls as they researched and created a group exhibit that illustrated their findings about women’s suffrage. The online exhibit included historical background of why women could not participate in politics and how they wanted to represent their values and opinions. It showed leaders in the movement and the protests, speeches and conventions they held to gain the right to vote. Tying in the history day theme of “Communication and History: The Key to Understanding,” their conclusion illustrated how after the 19th amendment was ratified, more than 8 million women voted and has influence in determining the outcomes of issues and who holds office, including electing the first female U.S. vice president. The Union Middle School eightgrade students won their school competition, Canyons School District’s history day contest and the Salt Lake regionals to advance to the state history day contest. Competitions were held virtually to ensure the safety and health of student competitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We worked on it preparing for each level as we advanced,” Allie Murray said. “The hardest part was after we fixed it, we had to edit out words to fit to the word count or parts that weren’t as focused on our topic.” Their hard work paid off. While the girls were in their first period class, a livestream awards ceremony was held, announcing them as state champions. In June, the first-time History Day Fair competitors will participate in the virtual National History Day Fair. “I’m excited,” teammate Sara Russell said. “It’s such an honor.” The third member of the group, Ellie Glover said that they hoped to make their project even stronger before nationals. “We want to make our conclusion and thesis statement stronger and then, connect some of our ideas to the theme more,” she said. While the girls knew it took the women 72 years to gain the right to vote, their research gave them more insight to the hardships and movement behind the privilege. “I learned about it a little in seventh grade,” Sara said. “We wanted to focus on that they secured women the right to vote now and also that women have roles in the government and in politics.” Ellie said that the 19th amendment wasn’t easy to pass. “I learned that they had to go
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Union Middle School’s Isabella Toledo will compete in the individual performance category at nationals with “Quipus,” a way Incas communicate in South America. (Screenshot)
through a lot of hardships to even get the right to vote and be understood,” she said, adding that with Kamala Harris as vice president, she wanted to delve deeper into the subject. “I wanted to see what they had to do in order to lead up to this point.” Sara said they were able to find some of the original speeches from women’s suffrage leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton for their virtual poster board. While they could have chosen a documentary to a performance to illustrate their findings, they chose the exhibit format, something they were familiar with presenting from their grade school days at East Sandy Elementary. However, the board itself was virtual and had to be created in Google Drawing, a skill they had to learn with the help of their teacher, their librarian and trial and error. “It was kind of hard because if there wasn’t COVID, we would be making an actual exhibit, but it would still look the same. It would just be a hard copy,” Ellie said. “Once we got the hang of it, it was easy.” The girls also chose to work together, however, since they weren’t all in the same class period, they had to communicate with one another on what needed to be done. Then, they also worked together on it after school at school as well as at home, each pulling up the Google document, and communicating over Zoom. “My favorite part is getting to work with my friends,” Allie said. “We went off a list we got from our teacher and decided to write certain parts first and divide up the sections. Before our research, we didn’t realize how many were opposed to the women’s suffrage movement, even some women, and included that as our counter argument.”
She learned something more than about the topic. “I learned to always be ready to have work corrected and to be flexible. You don’t know what will come next, so be ready, but flexible,” she said between the state and national contests. “It all is very exciting, but we still have work to do.” The Union trio weren’t the only state champions who will advance to nationals from Canyons School District. Their classmate, Isabella Toledo, who was able to watch the state livestream awards ceremony, and shared the outcome with the other girls, will compete at nationals in the individual performance category with “Quipus,” a way Incas communicate in South America. From Draper Park Middle, William Harrison will present his paper, “The Power of Television: How Televised Presidential Appearances Have Shaped American History” in the junior division. In the senior division, Jordan High’s Elsie Grow will present her paper, “For the Advancement and Betterment of Humanity: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage at Utah’s Constitutional Convention.” Grow was honored with special awards at state, including the American West Prize and the Glen & Caroline Miner Prize in Utah History. Other state prize winners include Midvale Middle School’s Aeris Lau, Cody Su, Jacob Nelson, Kimiya Mavaddat and Max McFarland for their group documentary, “The Pony Express: The Most ‘Note’able Men” and Union Middle School’s Hannah Cecil and Maile Gonzalez for their group documentary, “Pony Express.” l
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Salt Lake County marks 75 years of Parks and Recreation with tree planting By Lindsey Baxter | l.baxter@mycityjournals.com
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eighbors, elected officials, and community members joined together on a sunny day to kickoff a summer-long celebration at Evergreen Park May 14. Mayor of Salt Lake County, Jenny Wilson recognized Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation’s 75th birthday. Evergreen Park was chosen because it was the first in what is now over 100 park spaces across the valley managed by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation. The acquisition of Evergreen Park 75 years ago on May 11, 1946 launched what has now grown into one of the largest parks, trails, recreation, and open space management organizations in the region. Evergreen Park, located at 2230 E. 3425 South, is a beloved jewel of the community that had many members in attendance reminiscing about their childhoods. Wilson had fond memories of playing at Evergreen Park. She said, “I think the 75-year history of Parks and Recreation is to be noted. I have a particular love of this park because I remembered it from my childhood. I mentioned the pumpkin Cinderella-esque playground round item, and I remember when we came in here to update the park with the building of the community rec center, there was a lot of love for this park but also for that sculp-
ture.” Jeff Silvestrini, mayor of Millcreek, said, “The pumpkin is really beautiful, and it has a lot of memories for people that grew up in this park like Mayor Wilson, and for our kids who still play on it.” Amy May, executive director of Tree Utah, explained that the collaboration between Ivory Homes, Tree Utah, Salt Lake County Park and Recreation, and the county started in fall 2020 after a major windstorm. May said, “Ivory homes, to help the community address the loss of numerous trees, the replanting efforts began. We also actually planted a bunch of trees with the Jordan River Commission in Millcreek on the Jordan River this spring with students from major high schools as well.” Silvestrini added, “I just think that this is a terrific public-private partnership that we have great private sponsors with Ivory and others and Tree Utah and the county. It’s really nice to see us working together on something that’s worthwhile that not only beautifies this park and replaces some of the trees that were taken by the…storm, but it helps with air quality, it helps with keeping our environment cooler, it helps with climate, it’s really important work.”
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Members of the Month Mayor of Salt Lake County Jenny Wilson and Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini plant the first tree at Evergreen Park. (Lindsey Baxter/City Journals)
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May said, “I was doing a walk-thru last week and noticed there wasn’t a single evergreen in Evergreen Park, and I wanted to make sure we planted evergreens.” Silvestrini added, “It’s Evergreen Avenue, that’s where it got its name from.” Wilson said, “This is a great small park, and one of the jewels in the county park system. It’s just great to be here on the 75th anniversary in a great community, in a park that’s quite loved.” Check slco.org/parks-recreation/ for a schedule of commemorative celebrations this summer. l
Trees ready to be planted in Evergreen Park. (Lindsey Baxter/City Journals)
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etcalf is a household name amongst Utah hockey fans. Garrett Metcalf has made the Utah Grizzlies his first stop in what he hopes is a long professional career. “I was like two or three when I started skating,” Metcalf said. “Then I think my first organized games came when I was five or six. I started playing in the Salt Lake County lightning program until I was about 14 years old.” His father Steve played on the Highland High School team and by his own admission was not very good so he turned his love of the game into more than 25 years of hockey refereeing. Many remember him as someone who gave his all to hockey. “Steve trained me as an official,” current ECHL linesman Jim Mckenna said. “He was the top guy in the IHL (International Hockey League). I asked him for pointers and he was always willing to give, anything he did, he did with a love for hockey. He was willing to give back.” Metcalf recalled memories of his dad refereeing. “My brother and I grew up going to the games with our dad and I spent many years at the Maverik Center. It has now come full circle and for me to play my first year of pro hockey there is pretty special,” Metcalf said. His hockey career started at home, on the driveway. “We had a net and my brother started taping pillows to my legs and gave me a helmet and glove. He told me to stand in front of the net,” he said. “One time in Phoenix I ran across some equipment in a store. I begged my dad to buy them. I knew he would not pay full price, but it was on clearance. I told him they were on sale. He called my mom and they knew that I was never going back.” He has logged lots of years on the ice to get to this point in his career. “I spent a lot of summers early at the rink. My dad and I would get out to the oval (Kearns Olympic Oval). I would be on the ice at 4:45 in the morning before school. I did that multiple times a month. I had the support of my parents to get me there and they took me all across the country. I have been very blessed,” Metcalf said. Metcalf was drafted by the National Hockey Leagues Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round of the 2015 amateur draft. “It was a special moment to be drafted. It is something I will cherish the rest of my life,” Metcalf said. His player rights are still owned by the Ducks. He is under a professional tryout contract. Those contracts are short-term deals that generally only pay per diem. After his draft rights expire in August he can actively pursue a player contract and may
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Garrett Metcalf made his professional debut with the Utah Grizzlies. The Salt Lake native is glad he could make the Maverik Center his home for this short time. (Photo courtesy of Robert Church/Utah Grizzlies)
end up in the American Hockey League or East Coast Hockey League. He has enjoyed his time with the Grizzlies. “It is very special to be at home. I moved away from home when I was 15 and have not spent more than five days at home since then, but we are cherishing this time we all have together. I have stayed in touch with friends. It has been cool to have all of the support. At games I see familiar faces in the crowd,” Metcalf said. As a goalie he is competing for playing time with contracted players already on big league clubs. In his first two games with the Grizzlies he went 2-0, saved 94% of the shots against him and had a sparkling 1.5 goals against average. He has learned new things playing professional hockey and playing with the Grizzlies has been difficult at times. “We have struggled to score goals, but the guys have worked hard. For my first taste of pro hockey I have seen some success from my work habits and playing with an unbelievable group that has been nothing but supportive,” he said. The Grizzlies are scheduled to close the regular season June 5-7. At press time they stand in fourth place and could be in the ECHL playoffs. l
Garrett Metcalf started skating at two and played his first organized hockey games when he was five or six. (Photo courtesy of Robert Church/Utah Grizzlies)
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Google Fiber coming to Sandy City By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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ood news for Sandy households that struggle to share their home’s bandwidth among family members: Google Fiber is coming to Sandy city. On May 5, the city announced that it had reached an agreement with Google Fiber to “provide high-speed, high-bandwidth internet service to residents of the city.” “The residents of Sandy City have long needed additional options when it comes to high-speed internet service,” said Mayor Kurt Bradburn in a Sandy City press release. “This partnership with Google Fiber will fill the gaps in service and provide a highly competitive choice for homes and small businesses in Sandy. Spending the last year working and going to school from home has shown that having reliable internet service is no longer a luxury but a fundamental need to live in society.” Google Fiber, as the name suggests, is an internet service that relies on fiber-optic cables, which boast higher bandwidth and transmission speeds. Jacob Brace, a Google Fiber employee, visited the Sandy City Council on May 11 to help explain what the service means for Sandy. “Our internet is symmetrical, so one gig
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from a family album, all at the same time uninterrupted.” Google Fiber’s expansion into Sandy isn’t surprising, given the company’s history of involvement in Utah. When the service first launched around 2012, one of the first
cities announced was Provo. Salt Lake City soon followed. Now the city is working to add South Salt Lake, Millcreek, Holladay and Taylorsville to their expanding network. So what will it take to bring the service to the residents of Sandy? Because the service requires the installation of new fiber optic cables throughout the city, the actual planning, engineering and construction process may take up to two years to complete. However, residents can sign up for the service when their neighborhood is connected, even if the rest of the citywide network isn’t complete. So according to Brace, they expect to have their first Sandy City customer by the end of this year. The offer extended to those customers: 1 gig internet speeds for $70/month. That’s a price point which Brace said the company hasn’t changed since they started business. “We’ve never raised our price on it since it was released. So we have stability in pricing, we have transparency in pricing. We don’t have any add-on fees or rental fees,” he said. Additionally, customers can double their speed for an extra $30/month, to really “give their kids an edge when it comes to online gaming,” Brace added. l
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Sandy employees could be getting a raise with new budget By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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andy City’s employees, especially its employees in lower pay tiers, could be getting a raise soon from the coming fiscal year budget. The city’s tentative budget proposes allocating $2.3 million toward boosting the compensation for all of the city’s employees, but targeted much more toward the city’s lower pay bands. All employees in the city are categorized into different bands, ranging from lower bands for positions like janitors and groundskeepers to the highest band for department heads. Last year, the city’s human resources department conducted a survey of comparable cities in the state, which found that Sandy’s lower-band employees were lagging behind their counterparts in other cities when it comes to compensation. “Bands two and three are lagging behind our comparison groups, at the bottom of the pay range and even more so at the top of the pay range,” explained HR Director Katrina Frederick to the Sandy City Council May 11. For band two, which includes clerical and manual labor positions, 80% of employees’ compensation fell below the average of similar employees in the comparison cities. Band three employees, which account for 43% of all non-sworn employees in the city, earn less than similar employees of other cities. To address this disparity, the tentative budget would result in an average raise of 8.7% for employees in band two and 6.1% for employees in band three. That translates to an average pay increase of $1.19 and $1.10 per hour, respectively. Additionally, seasonal and part-time employees, such as crossing guards and custo-
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dians, are projected to receive a 2% market increase. Of course, all these proposals are subject to the city council’s amending and approval of the final budget, but the majority of the council signaled their support for the employee compensation plan. “It’s important to remember the people who are the backbone of our city operations. The bulk of our workforce is in those lower pay bands,” said Council member Monica Zoltanski. “It’s really exciting to see that we have an opportunity this year to bring some pay parity between our employees and other entities that are similarly positioned.” “I appreciate the aggressiveness of this plan in pulling bands two and three up,” said Council member Zach Robinson. “The part I really like in this plan is that it provides a livable wage for all of our staff.” Council member Alison Stroud asked how the city can ensure they don’t fall behind when it comes to employee compensation in the future. Frederick answered that it’s much easier “to make small consistent adjustments than to have to make huge changes.” Council member Brooke Christensen asked whether the city should pursue even higher wages for seasonal workers, citing the fact that the city has only been able to hire 60% of the number of those employees they usually try to have for the summer. “I don’t want to mow lawns, but at the rate we’re going, that might have to become a council responsibility,” she said (jokingly). Frederick explained that a variety of factors, largely related to the pandemic, are making it harder to fill positions right now so they “need to stand out when it comes to pay.” l
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Unified soccer provides Beetdiggers’ opportunities, memories By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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ordan High junior Steven Cummiskey said that “all of it’s good” about playing unified soccer for his school after his team won the bronze medal game at the recent coed Salt Lake area regional tournament. The student-athlete said the medal is “going to go by the one I got from the basketball games” he earned earlier this year with his teammates, referring to the gold unified basketball medal from the regional basketball tournament. “I like playing, and I like my teammates,” he said. “We have fun.” His coaches, Jenna Fox and Taylor Stone, who stepped in when the Beetdiggers’ coach Dave Mecham had to be out-of-town for the tournament, said that was part of their goal. “They had a blast, everyone really enjoyed playing,” Stone said. “They’re getting to play in a team setting, some of the athletes and partners haven’t played before, some are wanting to get better, and others are there to help their teammates. The peers understood the spirit of the game and got the ball to their teammates to shoot or to be able to play. It’s become a supportive community.” The team started out with five student-athletes and two partners at the start of the tournament, but as the May 1 all-day
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Jordan High’s unified soccer team breaks through their sign at the Salt Lake regional tournament, where the team brought home the bronze medal. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
tournament continued, other teammates were able to come, boosting their numbers to 12 to play in the playoff game against Murray High. “It was a really fun day, everyone seemed to enjoy it,” Fox said. “They’re really great kids and love being together, even off
the field as some of the partners bought their teammates snow cones.” Stone agreed: “It’s fun to see them outside of school, in a different setting, having fun together.” Fox said that she saw more than just competitiveness out on the field.
“There was sportsmanship,” she said. “They cheered for each other and for the other teams. They’ve developed friendships, and it’s a school memory that they will never forget.” That is something that Courtnie Worthen, Unified Champion Schools manager who oversees the unified sports program, appreciates. “We hope this helps to create lasting friendships, where they see each other in the hallways and say hi, eat together at lunch and have fun,” she said. “This helps to build camaraderie. I’d love to host unified dances or see clubs that help build leadership with the students and their peers.” While those on the field had to follow the safety and health precautions as other high school teams, the tournament was set up regionally to reduce travel and have less teams playing at a site to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, Worthen said. Before the school year ended, the coaches hoped they would be allowed to hold a pizza party or some way to celebrate the unified team’s success this year. Next year, unified soccer in Utah will become a fall sport, allowing year-round unified sports, with basketball in the winter and track in the spring. l
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Sixty-three years of Edgemont Elementary memories to make way for new school By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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hen 90-year-old Raya Jones moved into White City, there was an orchard on the corner of 9400 South and 700 East, an alfalfa field waved in the wind where Bear Park stands now, and a dirt field was the home of Edgemont Elementary. “It was just sagebrush and weeds maybe when we built our starter home on the west side of Poppy,” she said. “I have seen the whole area just grow really tremendously. Everybody was very happy to have a school built that was close enough for children to walk.” Her five children were some of the first who attended the new school once it was built. Prior to that, students were bussed to Sandy Elementary. Jones played piano for the school choir, and remembers a highlight was when they sang on the radio and saw actor William Shatner at the studio. The former teacher also substituted at Edgemont after she stopped teaching in Cottonwood Heights. “I can’t believe they’re going to tear it Brian Christensen and his dad, former Edgemont Principal J. Dale Christensen, recalled fond memories of down and build a new one, but I guess things their time at the school shortly before it was demolished to make way for a new school, Glacier Hills. (Julie wear out over the years,” she said. Slama/City Journals)
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In late March, the last desks, chairs and boxes of books were carried out of Edgemont to nearby former Crescent View Middle where students will study until the new $23-million, 95,000-square-foot school is completed in fall 2022. Six months earlier, the Canyons Board of Education had voted to merge Edgemont and nearby Bell View elementaries into one new school, Glacier Hills, on the Edgemont campus. While the COVID-19 pandemic kept large crowds watching the livestream of the March 31 Glacier Hills groundbreaking on the Edgemont campus, Edgemont Principal Michelle Snarr let students who attended in-person celebrate the last week and say goodbye through different events celebrating the different decades of the school. A small group came to the groundbreaking, some to say goodbye to their beloved Edgemont and others were excited about the technologies that will be incorporated into Glacier Hills. At the groundbreaking, Canyons Board member Steve Wrigley said that going to a new, state-of-the-art school “will revitalize and make a huge difference to the neighborhood.” Once, Jones said, 70 kids on a street would walk to school and at the peak, it had several portable classrooms; this year, empty classrooms were used for teacher collaboration.
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Thirty-six years ago, Mary Beth Snow moved into the Edgemont neighborhood. Since then, Snow, who works part-time as a teacher aide, has watched her children and now, two of her grandkids attend the elemen-
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tary school. “The neighborhood has gotten older; It’s time for a new school, with everything electronically, it is hard to teach,” she said. “Edgemont was being built while our homes in the neighborhood were built. The wiring and heating all need upgrading. It’s crazy when the boiler doesn’t work, and we’ve had to bring portable heaters in the hallway. It will be exciting—a new school, new people coming in (from Bell View) and it will be a good opportunity for students to make more friends.” Many friendships have formed through experiences at the school, such as fifth-graders learning American history by being taxed if they ate sugar as a way “to understand how taxes affected them, like the Boston Tea Party.” Or fourth-graders learning about mountain men and pioneers by playing Hoops and Graces. Flat Stanley was a highlight for younger children, and they’d eagerly await to hear his adventures when he was returned through the mail, Snow said.
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Another tradition was the kindergarten Gingerbread Man Chase, recalled former teacher Kim Brinton, who was hired to take over for a teacher who had adopted a baby because “in those days, you couldn’t be employed if you had a child.” “During the first week, we’d introduce kindergarteners to the school, so they didn’t think it was too big or scary,” she said. “It was part of our introduction to community helpers, and we’d learn about all the different people in the school—the librarian, the custodian, the secretary, the aides and the cooks, who would
duced along with the school colors and school song, which was written by Paul and Judy Thomas, whose children attended Edgemont. “I have so many memories of happy times there and of times I associate with what was happening at the time,” she said. “When people ask me, ‘Where were you during 9-11, or when Reagan was shot, or when Challenger exploded, I had one answer—Edgemont.” Former Principal J. Dale Christensen also has a memory that sticks out. When he was meeting with parents on April 1, 1976, his wife interrupted with a call to say she was going into labor. He quickly ran out of the school, but his secretary stopped him at the parking lot to say it was an April Fool’s joke. “Mrs. Spencer was a wonderful secretary, but she and my wife got me that time,” he said. Christensen said that collaboration or team teaching was being introduced while he was principal, and teachers were excited about the “new learning process” and the community was “very supportive.” Teachers also loved the classrooms with sinks and drinking fountains, which made a “dramatic difference. The teachers were thrilled that kids could get a drink of water right there and they had the sinks for the convenience of art projects. They loved the classrooms; nowhere are they as large as here,” he said. His son, Brian, recalls attending kindergarten at the school: “I remember naptime. We’d have a blanket on the floor and have a carton of milk and graham crackers for snack.” Sharece Watts remembers Edgemont’s playground, which used to be on the side of the school, had basketball standards, swings, a teeter-totter, a metal balance beam, a teether ball and a play train. “We used to play Red Rover, Kissing Tag and Prison Dodge and the stairway to the kitchen was the jail,” Watts said. “We played the teachers kickball on the last day of school. We also used to play soccer against Bell View at the end of the year.” When it was inside recess, she remembers playing “Thumbs Up, Seven Up.” At lunchtime, Watts always had school lunches. “They were good lunches with hot rolls, homemade desserts like cinnamon rolls or cookies, and real meals like potatoes and gravy, meat and vegetables. We could sit wherever we wanted and talk to our friends,” she said. Watts’ four children and three grandchildren also attended Edgemont and she said they always looked forward to picking out books at the book fairs and to Halloween when they’d parade the hallways in costumes.
roll out and bake a 35-inch giant gingerbread man and hide it. Then, we’d meet people as we searched for the gingerbread man. My first kindergarten class is now 48 years old, and they can still tell me where the gingerbread man was hidden.” Edgemont seemed expansive to students as it was designed in a X-shape, with two long wings and two shorter ones. In the center, an auditorium and stage sat separate from the cafeteria and in the front of the school was the library and office, which housed a walk-in bank vault for lunch and school picture money, before it was turned into a sick room. Sometime, with the boom of enrollment, a wing added more classrooms; typically, two grade levels were housed in classrooms in each wing. The large classrooms are known for their long rows of windows, a sink and drinking fountain, and plenty of storage. “We used to joke what has four wings and can’t fly?” Brinton said about the school. Besides teaching kindergarten, she also taught second and fourth grades, recalling other traditions, such as second-graders making Easter baskets from Clorox bottles and parading to Bing Crosby’s song, “Easter Parade” and the fourth-graders Utah history program being favorites. First-graders looked forward to their daddy dinner date night and third-graders to the annual grandparents’ day program as well as walking to 7-11 to get Slurpees when they mastered their multiplication tables. Fifth-graders would look forward to exploring the flora and fauna in “the gully” of nearby Dimple Dell. Brinton recalls that it was in the ’70s and 1990s After former special education teacher early ’80s when the school’s mascot Earnest the Eagle (recently known as Sky) was intro- LuAnn Hill’s three kids attended kinder-
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garten through sixth grade, she taught at the school for 20 years where she recalls first-graders had a “cute” stick dance program, fifth-graders learned etiquette and sixth-graders held a Valentine’s Day dance. Playworks structured recess program was introduced at the school as well as a free after-school program that offered tutoring, and programming with science, Legos and physical education. There also was a literacy group that met after school and to celebrate reading, planted the Dr. Seuss tree outside the front doors. Hill advised student council which helped with the annual fun run, food drives, morning announcements, raising and lowering the flag, and serving others through Operation Smile or Make-A-Wish or other organizations. “The students would research what they were interested in and choose who they wanted to help,” she said. A tradition started during these years for sixth-graders as a reward—that being to see the school’s boiler room at the end of the school year. There, besides the boilers, was storage for desks and chairs, tools and a worktable, and a restroom with a shower and a crusty old towel. “I never went down there because I heard it was creepy,” she said. “The kids thought it was the coolest thing.” From the boiler, workers could enter the tunnels which ran under the school. Shortly
before the demolition, old textbooks and magazines dating back to 1965 were discovered. Narrow access doors found in hallways and closets as well as a hidden staircase from the faculty room also accessed the tunnels. Rumors in recent years were that Myrtle, a ghost, lived in the building although Brinton said she didn’t have any encounters, she recalled a guinea pig escaping from the first-grade classroom got loose and was never found.
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Scott Salter attended school at the turn of the century, then came back to work after school as a sweeper for six years. “I remember the tunnel was dirt and maybe it was teachers who put old library and children’s books down there,” he said. “I never heard of a ghost when I was a kid, but the boiler was called ‘the beast’ or ‘the dragon’ and it would always break. It was more frightening down there as a kid.” His fonder memories included a Mother’s Day pageant; a cowboy round-up that students partnered with their dads; the Easter parade; a mountain men and Utah history rendezvous, fifth-grade simulations to learn about taxation, the Mayflower and Civil War; a sixth-grade Valentine’s Day dance (set to the theme of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”) and year-end softball tournament, which his year “the students won.” He also recalled Edgemont singing at the 2002 Olympics opening ceremony, the school
having its own snowboarder pin and the torch relay running close by the school. “We had a solid group of teachers and some set traditions. Edgemont was a community school where teachers wanted to see students succeed, grow and be happy,” he said. “As a sweeper, we polished the bricks and waxed them smooth. Some sinks weren’t used so they turned orange from the pipes. The building has aged in a very old way, but it still has beautiful brickwork and windows.” The building was updated as carpet was installed over the tile floors and walls received a fresh coat of paint. An ADA ramp was installed and the gates that dropped from the ceiling to secure the wings no longer were used, he said. And also, a secure vestibule was added, said former co-PTA president Jen Monson, whose children all attended Edgemont. Monson and the PTA through the years helped bring about fundraising for the school’s technology, which is now a one student to one device ratio. “The children are more digital,” she said. “When we first got there, they could check out a device for a certain part of the day and the entire school was sharing. Now, with more teaching online, there’s a need for every student to have a device.” Much of the effort was done through the annual Grand Event, a springtime gathering with students singing and displaying their artwork, playing games, launching rockets, get-
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Salter’s mother, Lori, has taught at Edgemont the past 13 years and will miss the laughing and cheering in the school. “There was a lot of love in the school, and I hope it will continue (at Glacier Hills),” she said. “The classrooms were a dream for teachers. We could talk about science and look right outside our big windows and see what we were discussing. The 1958 masonry and pipes are old, but I would love to keep the classrooms and windows. We’ve gone from Jordan District to Canyons, and we’ve gone from projectors and dot cameras to iPads and computers, but through it, there’s still been a strong mission of teaching and learning.” Lori Salter, who has been a part of the Glacier Hills committee that “tried to find a unique name” for the new school, said that it was decided to pay “homage to both Edgemont and Bell View,” but at the same time of starting anew, with new traditions. “It’s been like a funeral, seeing former students and staff, hearing stories about Edgemont; it’s given some closure,” she said. “Once we see the new school and the asset it will be for our community, we’ll come together for the fresh start.” l
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