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he Sandy City Council chambers were packed on Aug. 13 as the city held its Truth in Taxation hearing, a chance for residents to voice their opinion before the council votes whether or not to raise residents’ property taxes. At the end of the night, the same 4-3 margin that voted to include the tax increase in the city’s tentative budget two months ago, voted for the official adoption of about a 22% property tax increase. The initial budget called for about a 34% property tax increase, to be partially offset by the elimination of the city’s street-lighting fee. However, a letter from the city’s Public Utilities Advisory Board convinced the council to maintain the fee and to instead decrease the property tax increase by a commensurate amount. That placed the tax increase at around 22%. The increase will not apply to a resident’s overall property tax bill, just the portion that goes to Sandy City, which is about 10%. For a $400,000 home, that means an extra $44 per year, according to a presentation given by the city’s finance director, Brian Kelley. The primary use for the city’s new revenue will be to hire seven new firefighters and five new police officers, as well as help fund retirement plans for first responders. The retirement funding will help the fire department retain its firefighters, said Chief Bruce Cline, who explained that the city frequently invests large amounts of money in training new firefighters, only for them to leave for other departments with better retirement plans. “It is going to make a difference to this city and to the

Councilmember Zach Robinson (middle) speaks in defense of the property tax increase. Councilmembers Maren Barker and Chris McCandless (left and right) voted against the increase. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

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Sandy recycling tips By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com

ext time you pat yourself on the back for recycling, stop and double-check what you put in the recycling bin. You could be ruining the whole process without realizing it. Correct recycling is now an even more timely issue since China will not be accepting all of the waste it once did as of 2020. China has started to restrict not only contaminated waste but also particular recyclables including office paper, junk mail, magazines and most plastics, according to Paul Browning, Sandy City assistant public works director. Over the past 20 years, China has been the primary market for recyclables from across the world. “Most people do wish-cycling and not recycling,” Browning said. “They hope it’s recyclable and that it gets sent to the proper place, but it may not be allowed in the city’s program. Unfortunately, these small mix-ups add up to enormous consequences for the long-term viability of recycling.” Browning encourages people to be careful about what they put in the curbside bins so the garbage doesn’t become contaminated. Put your recyclables in the container directly. Don’t put them in a plastic bag in the bin. Plastic bags contaminate the recycling process. Some grocery stores will accept your plastic bags. For a list of places, visit www.plasticfilmrecycling.org. Other plastics that don’t belong in a recycling receptacle include degradable bags, salad bags and frozen food bags. Also, don’t add candy bar wrappers, potato-chip bags or drink six-pack rings. “Anything that ends up in a recycling bin that does not belong is a contaminant,” Browning said. Often people are in the habit of throwing whatever they want, including pizza boxes, wire hangers, ketchup bottles and yogurt containers, into the bin. Waste management is more complicated when recycling is not clean. “That’s why we encourage folks to keep it simple and focus on recycling clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. All other items, including food, liquids and plastic bags, should stay out of the recycling cart. When in doubt, throw it out,” Four Corners Area Communications Director of Waste Management Jennifer N. Rivera said. She noted that plastic bags, garden hoses, string, holiday lights and plastic wrap jam up the company’s sorting machines and bring operations to a halt. Workers then have to stop the equipment to cut off tangled materials several times per day. This situation can be dangerous to workers when

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Ratings index will now deterimine high school playoff seeding By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com

he Utah High School Activities Association will determine seeds differently this year for its team sports. The impact of the change and its perception is still to be determined. “It will begin with team sports this fall,” UHSAA Assistant Director Jeff Cluff said. “The RPI will be revealed after the season begins and be open until one week prior to the postseason. As the tournament approaches, we will reveal the final RPI and tournament bracket together.” The RPI is a performance-based rating dependent upon the teams’ winning percentage, the opponents’ winning percentage and the opponents’-opponents’ winning percentage. A mathematical equation will be used to determine the teams’ seeds for its upcoming state tournament. The RPI will be used in team sports such as football, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, softball and drill. It is a system successfully used in several neighboring states like Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. “Each sport will have its own reveal date and bracket release,” Cluff said. Every classification team will be part of the postseason tournament. Teams will be seeded into the bracket, with lower seeds playing higher seeds in the early rounds. Sev-

eral teams that were left out of postseason tournaments will now have the opportunity to win a state title. The official RPI rankings will be available on uhsaa.org. The MaxPreps power ranking and Deseret News rankings are different than the RPI used by the UHSAA. “Those are more of a power ranking rather than a rating percentage index,” Cluff said. “It is completely different; our RPI is based on this particular year only, whereas the max preps takes into account the history of the team.” In theory, a weak schedule could affect a team’s placement in the state tournament bracket. Also, region championships and standings will have no bearing on the state tournament pairings. “You will definitely need to look at the big picture,” Cyprus head boys basketball coach Tre Smith said. “You will need to climb up the rankings throughout the year. I am interested to see how much respect our region gets and if winning region games will matter as far as rankings go.” “We have a lot of inquiries,” Cluff said. “I think people are anxious to see how it is going to work and how it will affect scheduling. I think they are most anxious because of the disruption from the norm. It is complete-

ly different than what we have done before. Teams knew that if they won their region, they would compete here in the first round. A Region 1 school could be matched up with Region 4. It was all predetermined and now it is not the case anymore.” One example was the 6A football championship last season. The four and five seeds (Pleasant Grove and East) matched up in the first round. That should not have occurred in theory until later in the tournament. Region games will more geographical. “The new RPI system did give us reason to change a couple preseason games,” Riverton head basketball coach Skyler Wilson said. “We ended up changing four games against opponents that I think will be ranked higher. I’m excited for this change because our path to the tournament will depend on how we play our whole schedule.” Another aspect of the rating is the classification adjustment. A large school scheduling all small schools will be penalized slightly. A schedule overloaded with small school powerhouses is discouraged by the UHSAA, but teams are still encouraged to schedule rivals. “I think the classification adjustment is important,” Cluff said. “A lot of people do not understand that a bigger school playing

a smaller school— it became necessary for us to throw in a classification adjustment. We do not think scheduling will be done any differently. There is a misconception that if you only play the good teams your rating will be higher.” l

State high school playoffs will have a revamped seeding system this season. The change will give every team the opportunity to be part of its state tournament. (Greg James/City Journals)

Students look forward to annual Lone Peak art show By Julie Slama | juile@mycityjournals.com

one Peak Elementary second-grader Andrew Johnson brought his parents, Brittny and Rob, as well as younger siblings, Liam and Brynn, to his school art show. “I liked creating the owl because we could use a lot of colors,” Andrew said, pointing to his artwork. “But I’m looking forward to doing pottery when I’m older. I like the cupcakes with lots of swirls and colors.” Andrew isn’t alone in anticipating this school year’s art show. Parent Allison Timothy always marks Lone Peak Elementary School’s art show on her calendar. “I love to come to the showcase to see what my kids work on and what artists they study,” she said as she looked at fifth-graders Seth and Sadie’s owls and second-grader Eliza’s self-portrait. “It’s always so much fun. Not only do they show me their work, but what others are doing. It’s creative, such as a black light hall and umbrella art, and there is a project they can create tonight as well.” The annual end-of-the-school year art show attracts current and former students as well as families in the community. Hundreds walked through the entire school, viewing artwork such as fifth-graders’ binocular versus monocular vision adaptions in animals; second-graders’ winter landscapes inspired by the work of Vincent Van Gogh; and

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Throughout Lone Peak’s multi-purpose room, library and hallways, student art was displayed that showed student creativity tying into their understanding of school subjects in annual art show that attracts hundreds of community members. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

fourth-graders’ depiction of an Aspen grove. Tying into this past April’s show’s theme, “Through the Looking Glass,” patrons could see kindergartners’ royal selfies, monoprints of fruits and vegetables made by first-graders; second-graders’ coats of arms; and collage castles made by third-graders, amongst others’ artwork. “It’s been a fun theme for the show,” said Lone Peak Elementary’s Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program specialist Cassie Walker, who was the school’s

Teacher of the Year. “Everywhere I go, I look for inspiration. I was in London over spring break and had tea, which lead to me thinking about how fun it would be to use the Alice and Wonderland theme for the show. And of course, I saw umbrellas so that brought in the umbrella art and there was royalty and castles. I saw stained glass so that gave me the idea of creating the stained glass art with first graders. It all just evolved.” Walker also credits other arts teachers with ideas.

“I borrow, I follow, and share ideas,” she said, adding that she works alongside grade-level teachers to have students demonstrate what they’re learning and express it through art, tying into core standards in science, social studies and language arts. “I couldn’t do this show without the army of volunteers. We work hard to make this a real art show. It’s magical and amazing. It’s a big event for our community.” It is met with such strong support of parents that Walker uploads students’ portfolios in Artstonia, an online company that not only displays students’ work, but also makes it available for purchase on merchandise. “This way, parents and relatives, who may not live close by, can see their creativity and work. They don’t have to purchase anything, but many do as gifts for grandparents,” she said. Nancy Thunell, whose third-grade son Parker, along with Averie Jensen, were checking out the black art room, has looked at Artstonia. “I’ve purchased his art prints from Artstonia; it’s just wonderful,” she said. “This art show is really clever. I come every year and wouldn’t miss it. It is the finest community event we have.”

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Canyons School District celebrates 10 years, has plans for more progress By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

idgecrest third-grader Isaac Christensen wasn’t alive when Canyons School District formed 10 years ago, but he was the first person to have a piece of the District’s 10th birthday cake when Canyons Board of Education members cut the cake for about 700 students, parents, volunteers and guests. “When we created Canyons School District, it was for the students we were serving as well as for our future students,” Board member Mont Millerberg said. On July 1, 10 years to the date after Board members paraded through the district in a school bus, current and former students and employees gathered at Sandy Amphitheatre with community members to celebrate the school district and its efforts, including 13 construction projects approved with a 2010 bond and five already underway with a 2017 bond as well as back-to-back salary bumps for teachers. Canyons also has created a new response service team, which provides services to help students be safe and healthy and ready to learn, said director BJ Weller. “It’s been amazing to see the innovative collaboration in the district leadership to cohesively provide resources and support for the schools and students,” he said. Career and Technical Education Director Janet Goble also said that partnerships with the Governor’s Office of Economics and Silicon Slopes are providing more opportunities for students with career interests. While many departments and schools could boast about successes for students, it was the cohesiveness of Board members under the Board’s first president Sherril Taylor working with the community that made the transition from becoming a school district to opening the doors for students six weeks later, Millerberg said. “We were at the buses at 11:30 p.m., June 30, 2009, and Jordan District wouldn’t allow us to put the stickers with the Canyons name on them until 12:01 a.m., July 1. It was a difficult split. We had voter approval at 52 percent, which in English meant, we had almost as many against wanting a new school district as we had for it,” he said. The voting of a new district was exciting for Canyons, but for Jordan, Millerberg said, he was sure it was “like picking up pieces after an ugly divorce settlement.” That feeling lingered for years and even today, people talk about before and after “the split.” Millerberg credits David Doty, the district’s first superintendent who was not able to attend the decade party, with the organization of the new district. “He had the vision of organization and could put programs in place to help make the district a leader in the state,” he said. “(Current Superintendent) Jim Briscoe now has the love of employees and patrons around the

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During the May 13 celebration of Canyons School District’s 10-year birthday, patrons were able to view mementos of students’ accomplishments during the decade. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

district and is moving us forward. After 10 years not only are we better off, but Jordan School District is better off serving their students with the growth they have on the west side.” One of the earliest supporters of the new district was former Cottonwood Heights Mayor Kelvyn Cullimore Jr. “I’m thrilled with the progress over the decade and Canyons becoming a trend setter in public education in Utah,” Cullimore said. “Early on, I was told my name was being printed to heading a committee to become a district and I said great. I wanted it known that I wanted a new district with better schools for Cottonwood Heights. Schools are the heart of our communities. People were not wanting to live in Cottonwood Heights (then) because of the school conditions. Many of them needed new roofs and repairs, but the (Jordan) district wasn’t fixing them.” Canyons Public Engagement Coordinator Susan Edwards remembers not understanding why a new district was needed 10 years ago. “Mayor Cullimore invited me (and others) to his office and took the time to explain why and answer my questions,” she said. “Three hours later, I walked out, knowing everything and was fully on board.” That has meant Edwards has done about any task needed for the District, from waiting

for delivery of the District’s first computers to maintaining relationships between city, community and district leaders. “We couldn’t fail,” Edwards said. “If we knew then what we know now, I’m not sure we would think we could do it. But we didn’t know, and we had 34,000 students counting on us so we had no choice not to succeed. We worked our guts out, but the mayors’ transitional teams and our Board of Education members had laid out great work for us to follow.” However, not everyone was on board with the new district. One of the District’s current biggest supporters, Utah PTA Student Involvement Commissioner Betty Shaw, who served as region 17’s director, said she didn’t think it was necessary at the time to split Jordan District. “I thought it was running well enough then, but maybe I didn’t get the big picture,” she said. “What has happened is a good thing and as soon as it was decided there would be two districts, PTA decided to move forward with it and make it a welcoming place.” That warm, welcoming feel is part of what Board member Steve Wrigley appreciates about the new District. “Canyons has become a family and that is what was envisioned with it being a smaller district,” he said. “People care about each other, about their students, about their

teachers, and it’s apparent with patrons being so gracious to trust us with two bonds being approved to build new buildings and fix schools in disrepair as well as support for teachers raises so we can retain and attract quality teachers.” Wrigley said much credit needs to be given to the four former mayors: Cullimore, Midvale’s JoAnn Seghini, Sandy’s Tom Dolan and Draper’s Darrell Smith, who continued to fight the battle for the school district, for better schools and building new ones in their communities, even when it was threatened with a possible lawsuit. “It was the district that almost wasn’t,” Wrigley said. As part of the split, Canyons continues to pay on a 2003 bond, where “nothing from it is benefitting our schools,” Wrigley said. Canyons Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager Leon Wilcox confirms that: “We inherited issues with the split and have none of the good things from it, just all the bad” he said in reference to paying $216 million in principal and interest. “We still have about $32.4 million to pay in the next three years. We’d like to do more for our district and faster, but we need to pay off the great debt,” he said, comparing it to a divorce settlement where one has to pay all the mortgage, but doesn’t get the house or the kids. “Still, we’ve made tremendous progress

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from 10 years ago, fixing desperate needs in some schools and building schools in Draper where there was huge growth.” There also has been safety vestibules added to schools, updated camera systems in both school buses and schools, air conditioning and heating upgrades and several other projects from turf to parking lots around the district. Current Midvale Mayor Robert Hale, who was at the July event, said he appreciates the district keepings its word and investing in school children. Midvale already has two new schools — Midvale Elementary and Midvale Middle — and two are underway — Midvalley Elementary and Hillcrest High. “Kids are our future and Canyons is putting a big investment in them,” he said. “It’s exciting to benefit from these 10 years of a new district; we’re moving in the right direction.” Midvale Middle Assistant Principal Bry-

an Rudes, who joined the July celebration, agrees. “My favorite thing is all the support Canyons School District provides – instructional for both teachers and coaches, academic, social and responsive services for students, inclusive as a community school, all with the effort of best serving our students,” he said. Former Board president Taylor attended the May 13 10-year celebration at Jordan High, which featured student performances from across the district and mementos of students’ success during the past decade. “It’s good to look back and see the great improvements we’ve made,” he said. “It was very rewarding to work with a lot of good people doing a lot of great work that will benefits kids a long way into the future.” Current Board President Nancy Tingey agrees. “It’s important to celebrate our achievement and reflect on our accomplishments,”

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she said. “Our district was born by a community effort and they came together for a common goal: a high-quality school system. We thank everyone associated with the district in making a huge difference. It’s our time

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Canyons Board of Education members Steve Wrigley, Nancy Tingey, Mont Millerberg, and Amber Schill cut the cake July 1 after about 700 students, parents and guests sang happy birthday to the decade-old school district. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)

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Alta High School’s ballroom dancers were one of several school groups who performed May 13 in celebration of Canyons School District’s 10th anniversary. Other performances included Brighton High drill team, Sunrise (Elementary) Singers, Jordan High acapella, Corner Canyon jazz quartet, Hillcrest High theatre students and films made as part of the district’s film festival to celebrate the decade. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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New South Valley Chamber combines three cities for more opportunities By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com

he new South Valley Chamber is open for business. Formerly the Sandy Area Chamber, the South Valley Chamber will use the new name to reflect its regional presence and collaboration with Draper and Riverton. For the past several years the Sandy Chamber operated more as a regional hub with 40% of their membership located outside city limits. By teaming up with Sandy, Draper and Riverton, it will create more economic development opportunities to benefit the region according to Amy Nelson, director of communications for the new chamber. “The South Valley Chamber is actively working to create additional partnerships with surrounding cities,” she said. The changing business landscape is another reason the chamber of commerce is expanding. “We need to adapt. We believe that a vital role of a chamber of commerce is to provide resources to help companies grow, increase revenues, create jobs and get more customers,” said Greg Summerhays, president and CEO of the South Valley Chamber. The South Valley Chamber will be ofGreg Summerhays, president and CEO of the new fering The Business Institute to all members. South Valley Chamber, explains its new role in the Businesses across Salt Lake County and valley. (Photo by Jeremy Housekeeper) beyond can take advantage of the services

and the programs. The Institute launched in 2018. The Business Institute has several academies including a mini-MBA program, sales academy, digital marketing academy and a finance academy. The signature program — the KeyBank Business Accelerator Academy — takes business owners through a 13-session course. It builds a customized, three-year growth plan by taking a hard look at the company’s finances, marketing, sales and management style. “We utilize an award-winning curriculum that has proven tangible growth outcomes for small businesses,” Summerhays said. Sandy City Mayor Kurt Bradburn supports the new name and regional focus. “As the south end of the valley continues to grow, we need an institution that can help drive economic development for the region by strengthening our small- to medium-sized business community. We have valued our partnership with the chamber,” Bradburn said. Draper Mayor Troy Walker is also thrilled with the new partnership. “This will give more businesses in our city the opportunity to benefit from the programs already offered at the South Valley Chamber. We have a great relationship with our surround-

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Continued from front page dy have gone down roughly 10% since I was mayor, yet the number of police has doubled. So now it takes twice as many police officers to deal with one crime as it did when I was mayor. That tells me maybe you have a little bit of fluff there,” he said. His calculations, he said, were based on the city’s staffing plan in 1990 when he left his position as mayor. Sandy’s current mayor, Kurt Bradburn, voiced his support for the city’s first responders and the importance of fast response times by relaying a personal story. “I have been on the end of those 9-1-1 calls that resulted in a way that no one wanted them to,” he said. “When I was a scared 16-year-old kid I held my father in my arms as he died of a massive heart attack. I was all alone. It took 7 minutes for those firemen to walk in the door and it felt like two hours.” The mayor also emphasized that while first responders were the focus of this year’s budget, there are still many needs throughout the cities’ various departments, including the need to address deteriorating buildings and infrastructure. Councilwoman Brooke Christensen said taking care of the city’s first responsibility — public safety — first allows the city to now look forward and plan long-term for the city’s capital project needs. Earlier this year, there were talks of the city bonding to finance some of those capi-

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Alta, Jordan to compete at Shakespeare contest before hosting November musicals By Julie Slama | juile@mycityjournals.com

In October, Jordan will have tickets on sale for “Guys and Dolls”; this year’s poster was designed by senior Nathan Holley. (Suzie Duval/Jordan)

s the school year started, Alta and Jordan theater students were not only getting back in the grove of attending classes and doing homework, they were also auditioning for Shakespeare ensembles and fall musicals. Both Alta and Jordan high schools have plans to perform Oct. 3–5 at the annual high school Shakespeare competition, hosted by the Utah Shakespeare Festival and Southern Utah University, in Cedar City. To prepare for the competition, Jordan plans to have “A Night of Shakespeare” for the community at 7 p.m., Oct. 1 on their stage, 95 Beetdigger Boulevard. Proceeds from the $5 tickets are earmarked to help fund the trip. Jordan actors, dancers, singers and others plan to compete; last year, about 75 students took part. Alta also plans to have a Shakespearean showcase at 7 p.m., Oct. 2, under the direction of film and theater teacher Nicole Triptow. It will take place in the school’s auditorium, 11055 South Hawk Highway. She will direct about 30 students in “A Midsummer’s Night Dream,” tying in Alice and Wonderland characters. “She’s using the concept of ‘we may feel lost in the world, but it explores who we are and what we want to become,’” said Alta theater director Linze Struiksma. While rehearsing Shakespeare, students also will be learning their parts in the fall musicals. Jordan will put on “Guys and Dolls” at 7 p.m., Nov. 7–9 and again on Nov. 11, with tickets available before the show in the school office as

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well as at the door. Prices are $5 for students and $7 for adults. “I’ve been waiting to do this show for years; it’s a favorite, a classic and has such fantastic music,” said Jordan theater director Suzie Duval. “We have a lot of strong men this year and a great group of gals. Our choreographer (Wendy Wilde) has cool ideas to weave women on the stage more and incorporate moveable props into the choreography. We don’t have a fly system, so we will have the whole set on wheels creating a more fluid set.” Duval said that about 30 students will be helping with the sets, designing and painting as well as doing lighting and sound behind the scenes. Jordan’s season follows with the Dec. 17 “Night of Broadway” fundraiser for students to attend the Utah Theatre Association’s conference in mid-January 2020. Tickets are $5. “The whole school can audition for the show, which is about two hours long. I love doing it and it allows kids who may not have been leads a chance to develop their skills and shine,” she said. On March 10, the Beetdiggers will perform the world premiere of “Lifeboat,” an original piece about the people who got onto a lifeboat from the sinking Titanic, written by senior Nathan Holley. He also will direct the productions class in the performance. “He worked on it last summer, did a ton of research on the actual people in the Titanic and wove their stories into it. He created original music for the show and shared it as

one of the top six finalists at the UTA workshop last year. He also has read it in a stage reading in front of an audience. He’s just amazing, an all-around artist,” Duval said. On March 12, Jordan will host the one-act region theater competition. State is in April. Jordan High’s spring show will be “Peter and the Starcatcher.” “We alternate every other year with a Shakespeare play, which allows our students more opportunities. I love this show; it’s fun and has a different style and time period. It’s also a newer show, which balances with the classic ‘Guys and Dolls,’” Duval said. Their season will conclude with a 7 p.m., May 11–12 theater II and musical theater showcase. After Shakespeare, Alta student will perform “Once Upon A Mattress” at 7 p.m.., Nov. 21–23 and again on Nov. 25, under the direction of Struiksma, as their final musical on the school’s 40-year-old stage. Vocal direction is under April Lund with the orchestra being directed by Caleb Shabestari. Tickets are $9 online starting in October on the school website or $10 at the door. “The show fits our kids and there are great comedic roles. It’s fun, it’s upbeat and there are great characters for our kids. I like the message of the show to not judge a book by its cover and to accept who we are and loving them for that. This year we’re keeping things simple, including our set, since we have limited space with construction around our school,” Struiksma said. Alta High is currently undergoing additions to the school, including a new performing arts center, which will open in the spring. Because of the everchanging theater conditions, Struiksma said they will wait to announce their February show and they do plan to compete at region and state. “We know we have to adapt to our construction. As they remodel parts of the school, our classroom will be the stage and we’ll have limited space with set pieces,” she said. Their student-directed one-acts will take place on the new stage in the performing arts center in May. “I’m excited about the possibilities in the future for our performing arts students with the new stage and auditorium,” Struiksma said.

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Healing Field display commemorates 9/11 By Stephanie DeGraw | s.degraw@mycityjournals.com

ost of us remember the surreal moment when 9/11 unfolded. The tragedy seared itself into our collective consciousness. The Healing Field will run Sept. 7–11 across the Sandy City Promenade to honor each of the almost 3,000 victims who lost their lives. A sea of posted American flags will honor those who died when terrorists seized airplanes and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on a grassy field in Pennsylvania. Paul B. Swenson, founder of the Healing Field, wants to help heal those who remember and to teach those who did not experience it. “We want to honor those who died. The flags are a memorial focusing on our nation’s resolve that the world will never forget the martyrs to terrorism,” Swenson said. “That the mature may remember and the young may learn.” A new addition this year is a free concert Saturday, Sept. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring country artist Charley Jenkins. On Sept. 11 from 7–8 p.m., a special ceremony will be held to honor the 9/11 fallen and six local Utah heroes. The event also provides a platform to On Sept. 11 from 7–8 p.m., a special ceremony will raise funds in support of worthwhile charibe held to honor the 9/11 fallen and six local Utah ties. This year the charity chosen to support heroes. (Photo courtesy Sandy City) is Honor 365. Because 9/11 had such a sig-

nificant impact on the military and first responders, it’s critical to deliver the support they need. “We know that when resources and support are available to help veterans and first responders their success and quality of life increases,” Swenson said. Honor 365 is a nonprofit that supports education, employment, healthcare and housing. This local charity’s vision is “A World Without Suicide.” Their focus is on raising money for suicide prevention among first responders and military. According to Dr. Ninzel Rasmuson, founder of Honor 365, the stress of those who are on the front line of helping those in need can be overwhelming. The Utah website is www.honor365.org. The Healing Field is still going strong after 18 years. This first Healing Field event inspired cities across the United States to host the Colonial Flag Foundation official flag display programs. “My original intent as I was contemplating the display was to demonstrate the sheer enormity of the human loss that occurred in the terrorist attacks,” he said. Swenson encourages people to visit the display and “get lost” among the poles and have a private moment for themselves. “There are many moods that can be felt, depending on whether or not the wind is blow-

ing. The flags seem to come to life and then, when the wind leaves, the flags sit with such solemn majesty,” he said. “The Healing Field is more than just the poles and flags. Some say there is a loving feeling, and they felt the spirits of those killed on 9/11.” All flags on the field are available for sale. A flag kit, which can be purchased for $35, includes the pole, flag, a biography about one of the victims, rebar, and a certificate stating it flew on the Healing Field. Flags can be picked up on Sept. 11 after the program or any time on Sept. 12 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. They can be ordered at the field or online at healingfield.org/utah.

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SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2019 I N T HI S I S S UE: Bradburn Brief ................................. 1

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BRADBURN BRIEF Dear Sandy Resident, Public safety is consistently the top priority of Sandy residents. Sandy enjoys a low crime rate which is due to the hard work of our highly trained first responders. As a child of a police officer, I witnessed firsthand the sacrifices these individuals make to serve our community. Long hours, low pay, tragic circumstances, and threats to personal safety are an everyday occurrence for these men and women. We owe them a great deal of gratitude and respect. Not only does the Sandy City Fire and Police Departments offer a high level of service in responding to emergencies but they also offer numerous programs and training to Sandy residents. The Sandy Police Department offers a Vacation Watch program that informs the department when you are away from home so officers and volunteers can keep a lookout for anything suspicious. Sandy City Police also offers a Drug Take-Back program

that is available for safe disposal of unwanted and/or expired medications. Proper disposal of your medications will help to reduce the nationwide threat of prescription drug abuse and keeps them out of our water supplies. You can find information about these programs and the other services they provide by visiting https://sandy.utah.gov/ departments/police-department. The Sandy City Fire Department serves the community in additional ways by hosting a Babysitting Academy where children ages 12-14 can become certified in babysitting and learn what to do in case of an emergency. The department also offers First Aid and CPR classes once a month to certify residents in providing lifesaving measures. They train Sandy businesses on how to evacuate and plan for a fire, as well as provide first aid care to employees. You can learn more about these and other programs offered by visiting sandy.utah.gov/departments/ fire-department. I hope you will take advantage of these

and the numerous other programs Sandy’s first responders provide. Lastly, please remember that you can always 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. Please feel free to send me an email at mayor@sandy.utah.gov as well. Thank you for allowing me to serve you. Mayor Kurt Bradburn

Utah 18th Annual Healing Field® 2019 September 7th – 12th, 2019 South of Sandy City Hall 10000 South Centennial Parkway Each year since the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th of 2001, massive displays of United States flags have flown on the Sandy City Promenade in honor of the nearly three thousand victims killed that day. Visitors have experienced a sense of healing when walking through the ordered rows of flags that have given the event a name, the Utah Healing Field® display. This original Healing Field® event inspired communities all around our nation to host Colonial Flag Foundation official flag display programs. I S S U E # 61

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I Am Sandy: Steve McKinnon SANDY CITY COMMUNITY 27 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LEADER Sandy City is divided into 30 communities, each having an Emergency Preparedness Leader(s) (EPLs), who volunteers his/her time to head emergency preparedness issues in their community in coordination with the Sandy City Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Steve has lived in Sandy for the past 25 years and has enjoyed his time here raising a family and has no plans on moving away. Steve spent 11 years as a journeyman glazer, but eventually retired from the Army National Guard after 31 years of service. He now serves as a Department of the Army civilian at the University of Utah Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Steve said, “I plan to retire at the end of this year after 37 plus years of service to this great country.” He is also active in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response through his church. “I have had a great interest in emergency preparedness for several years. I have had various positions within my church in this work and presently serve as the Lone Peak Stake Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (since 2011). I presently work with six people who represent their ward neighborhoods, who work together as a team to serve and help others to be better prepared.” Steve expressed, “My interest in this work is based on my sense of personal preparedness so that in the case of an emergency or disaster, I am self-sufficient, not relying on someone else to come to my rescue.” Once he retires, he plans to be more involved in training, which he said will help him gain more knowledge from agencies that provide important preparedness information that can help him help his community, as a whole. Steve completed the Sandy City Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, as well as the American Red Cross Shelter Training. He is an amateur radio operator, KF7TEL, and attends regular monthly meetings for the Sandy City Citizen Corps and EPL training. He developed the Community 27 Emergency Operations Plan, which is based on the Rapid Disaster Assessment Plan, a plan used by many communities and organizations around the country. According to Steve, his military training has also given him a better perspective on service to the community. Steve’s hobbies include golfing, fishing, camping, gardening, riding ATV’s with his wife, exploring the great outdoors, family time, and of course, emergency preparedness.

2019 Election Tips City Council seats – two (2) At-Large; District 2; District 4 Vote.utah.gov – check registration status and see what will be on your ballot. Candidate bios available on vote.utah.gov and Sandy.utah.gov List of voting locations: slco.org/clerk/elections Every registered voter will receive a Voteby-Mail ballot between 21-14 days before the general election on November 5th.

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Preparedness: Creating A Safer Place September is National Preparedness Month. Utah is not known for its big disasters like earthquakes and wildfires, yet that is what most people talk about. But what about the minor disasters? Are you prepared for a more common event? Here in Sandy, we have hazards that may not impact the whole valley but can certainly cause a disruption in our everyday lives, like car accidents, fires, etc. Sandy Police and Fire Departments take care of these incidents well but there are other hazards that may cause more of a disruption for hours or days. In these cases, having a plan, stored resources, and a place to go can surely create a safer place no matter where we end up, whether it’s sheltering in-place at home, work, school, or with a relative in the valley. Having a Go Bag at each of these locations can provide comfort and confidence in our ability to be resilient to the incident.

KEY TIPS TO BE PREPARED: Include water in your Go Bag for home, work, and school. Water outage or contamination could be huge. It won’t knock your house down, but it is the most vital of resources. Keep three protein bars (equaling 1200 calories) on hand. That way if you are ever in an emergency and you need to hide in place, secure in place, and/or shelter in place, you will have enough to keep you going for at least a day. Have a backup power source (it could mean life or death). If there is a power outage, some require power just to breathe. Having alternate sources for light, power, and heat, will definitely make your place safer and more comfortable. Have a predetermined place to go so you’re not caught off guard. There are hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that travels up and down the railroad tracks and I-15, daily. Additionally, gasoline, propane, chlorine, radiation, and other toxic materials are used by businesses and residents. If there is an incident, it could affect nearby housing and businesses, possibly the city, and beyond. To learn more, attend Sandy Citizen Corps Emergency Preparedness Training the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., at Sandy City Hall, and we will provide you with information that will help you when disaster strikes. QUESTIONS? Jeffory Mulcahy, Sandy City Emergency Manager Emergency Management Division 801-568-7279 or jmulcahy@sandy.utah.gov sandy.utah.gov/departments/emergency-management

2019 Summer

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Sandy Arts Guild Presents

Concert Series

September 7

PETER BREINHOLT September 13

ZEPPELIN USA September 19

BRIAN WILSON & THE ZOMBIES

Free-For-All Free admission. No tickets required 8pm start.

Open Mic Night 9/14

T i c ke t s : s a n d y a m p . c o m 801.568.ARTS

The Mystery of

EDWIN DROOD

October 4 - 19 The Theater at Mount Jordan Tickets: SANDYARTS.com Full-Time

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

• Crime Victim Advocate • IT Cyber Security Analyst • Police Officer

Part-Time Non-Benefitted • Crossing Guard • Official/Referee • Custodian

Many exciting part-time job opportunities currently open. See www.sandy.utah.gov/jobs for openings

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

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

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.

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In person registration & artwork drop-off Oct. 10th 9am-7pm Artwork on display at 9310 S. 1300 E.

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ADULT PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

PA R KS & R E CR E A T I O N NOW HIRING

Sports Officials/Referees/Umpires $9.00–$14.00/hour Must be at least 14 years old to apply sandy.utah.gov/jobs

Tournament will be a pool with bracket format. There will be separate divisions for Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Double’s teams. We will have awards for the winners in each division. Registration: May 2–Sept. 10 Dates: Sept. 13 and 14 Cost: $25 / team / event Division: Men’s, Women’s, and Coed Double’s Levels: 3.0, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Location: Dewey Bluth Park Pickleball Courts 170 E. 9800 S. Times: Friday 5–10 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Times are estimates and subject to change

ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT We are excited to announce the Sandy Open 4-on-4 Grass Volleyball Tournament. The tournament format will be determined by number of teams registered. For more details visit sandy.utah.gov/parks Register: June 3–Sept. 11 Divisions: Coed Cost: $100/team Tournament Date: Sept. 18

JR. JAZZ BASKETBALL Registration for the 2019-2020 Jr. Jazz Basketball begins Sept. 3. More detailed information available at sandy.utah.gov/parks. Registration Information Deadline for Grades 1–8 Oct. 16 Deadline for Kindergarten Nov. 20 Deadline for Grades 9–12 Nov. 20

NEW HIKING CLUB Come out and enjoy the many miles of trails available for hiking within Sandy. Trails Hiker Requirements: 10 years and older, able to hike one mile on your own Registration: Deadline Sept. 3 Dates: Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Cost: $15 Resident $20 Non-Resident Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. Where: Sandy City and Trails in Cottonwood Canyons Urban Trails Hiker Requirements: All ages, stroller, and wheelchair friendly. Registration: Deadline September 3 Dates: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Cost: $15 Resident $20 Non-Resident Time: 10–11 a.m. Where: Sandy City Urban Trails

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) DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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FAMILY NIGHT AT THE SKATE PARK Family night is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the skate park. On these nights, we allow toddler bikes so even your small children can enjoy the facility. These evenings are FREE of charge. A parent/guardian must accompany children under the age 17. Location: 10140 S. 700 E. Theme Time: 6–8 p.m. DATE ACTIVITY THEME DEPARTMENT Sept. 9 Carnival Party Parks & Recreation Sept. 23 Family Skate

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 older. All classes 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 Community: Tuesday, Sept. 17 Citizenship in the Nation: Tuesday, Oct. 15

TURKEY TROT 5K RUN Register now for our Annual Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 16. Time: 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. *Note: Immediate family of three or more people in the same household T-shirt sizes are given on a first come, first served basis. Packet pick-up: Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at 440 E. 8680 S.

River Oaks Golf Course

RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE FEATURES: • Great access: Centrally located in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley with proximity to the Jordan River makes for an unforgettable eighteen holes of golf • Premium playing: With water or wetlands in play on almost every hole, a premium is placed on accuracy from tee shots to approach shots.

9300 South Riverside Drive, Sandy, Utah (801) 568-4653 www.sandy.utah.gov/riveroaks 2017-2018 Golf Digest’s Best Instructor in State Lists Ryan Holt Ryan Holt, instructor at River Oaks, was selected on Golf Digest’s Best Instructor in State List for 2017-2018. Ryan teaches with video analysis and a trackman launch monitor. The trackman measures many variables including club speed, club path, face angle, distance the ball goes, spin rate, and launch angle. Using the trackman makes it easy to see exactly where your inconsistencies lie to help you make quick fixes without overthinking. At the end of the lesson, you’ll receive a summary video so you can remember what was discussed. 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

$120/50 mins

Lesson Cost:

$110/50 mins (3 lesson package) $100/50 mins (5 lesson package) From a club fitting standpoint, using the trackman ensures that you get the correct club head and shaft combination that will help you hit the ball the longest that your club head speed will allow. Plus, you get to see the ball fly outside, not into a net. Fittings are free if you purchase the club from River Oaks; otherwise they are $80.

• Skill level variety: With a par of 70 and a total length of just over 6500 yards from the championship tees, River Oaks offers something for every golfer and every skill level. While top amateurs love to test their abilities from the championship tees, ladies love our friendly yardages and open tee shots from the red tees. Golfers of all abilities rave about the playability of our course and the quality of our greens. • Scenic views: You may see an eagle or a fox as there are many wildlife species. • Front nine: The front nine at River Oaks winds alongside the Jordan River and wetlands. With two par 5’s and some short par 4’s, there are opportunities for scoring, but the front nine is considered the harder of two nines. • Back nine: The back nine is by far the most popular stretch of holes at River Oaks. With several elevation changes and a more secluded feel, our back nine demands focus and attention on every shot. With the addition of the popular Sandy City Urban Fishery adjacent to holes twelve and thirteen, the back nine is a scenic and pleasant way to spend your time. • Clubhouse: After a round of golf at River Oaks, enjoy a cold drink and a meal at our café and snack bar. Browse our full-service and well-stocked pro shop or utilize our state-of-the-art practice facility which is one of the best in the state. Our friendly staff can give you a lesson or fit you with the latest in golf equipment.

Adult Racquetball League

9565 S. Highland Dr. | Sandy, Utah 84092

Dippin’ Dogs

The pool has gone to the dogs! Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome to take a dip in our pool. Sandy City Dog Park rules apply. Dogs must be under voice control and current on vaccinations. Raffle prizes will be given away throughout the event. Humans are not allowed in the pool at any time during the event. Location: Cost:

Date:

Alta Canyon Sports Center 9565 S. Highland Dr. $10 per dog with owner (payments taken at west pool entrance) $2 per additional dog Sept. 7 | 9 a.m.–noon Sept. 14 | 9 a.m.-–noon

Sept. 10–Oct. 15 Whether you are just starting out or have not played in years, this co-ed league will get you going. All levels of play are welcome. This fun, social league is a great way to meet new players, get active, and play racquetball. Register online at altacanyonsportscenter.com Days: Time: Cost:

Tuesdays 6–8 p.m. Member $40, Non-member $50

Preschool Sept.–May Get a head start on kindergarten by enrolling in our preschool program. Your little ones will enjoy learning their letters, numbers, and shapes in an exciting and creative way. Our teacher leads with songs, activities, circle time, crafts, and a variety of learning tools to make sure you students are successful. Pre-registration is required in person at Alta Canyon Sports Center. Classes begin Sept. 3 and 4. Registration Fee: $35 (Non-Refundable) AGES 3–4 YEARS Tuesdays/Thursdays 9–11:30 a.m. Members $105 per month Non-member $127 per month AGES 4–5 YEARS Mondays/Tuesdays/Fridays 9–11:30 a.m. Member $122 per month Non-member $142 per month

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Karate Year Round Karate is a great activity for all ages. The benefits include self-discipline, conflict resolution, and physical activity. Instructors foster learning and self-respect through the art of Shotokan karate. Discounts available for multiple family members. For more information, go to altacanyonsprotscenter.com Day: Location: Age: Cost:

Fridays 5–6 p.m. Alta Canyon Gym 7 years and older $45 per month

Aerobics Year-round Check out our new aerobics lineup coming this fall. High Fitness, Pilates and Power Pump, Barre, and Spin are just a few classes we offer. For a full list of classes, visit altacanyonsportscenter.com

Personal Training Year Round Get more from your workouts with one-on-one attention from our certified personal trainer. Each onehour session is designed to give you a custom workout made specifically for you. Increase your strength and flexibility as well as reach your weight goals with the help of our personal trainer. Group personal training is also available. Visit altacanyonsportscenter.com for dates, times, and pricing.

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Sandy Police Department BY THE NUMBERS • • • • • • •

113 Sworn Officers 30 Civilian Employees 7 Animal Services Officers 19 Active Volunteers 4 Police K-9s 22.3 Square Miles of Coverage Area 60,517 calls for service in 2018. So Far In 2019*, there have been 35,169 calls for service. • 747 Vehicle Burglaries in 2018. So far in 2019*, we have handled 393. Please Secure Your Valuables. • 269 Residential Burglaries in 2018. So far in 2019*, we have handled 118. Please secure your residence and shut garage doors. • 2,098 traffic accidents in 2018. So far in 2019*, we have handled 1,179. *Jan. 1–July 31, 2019

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Final Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

The Salt Lake County Health Department will hold its final household hazardous waste collection event in Sandy City on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 7–11 a.m. at the Sandy City Amphitheater east parking lot. Please enter the event from 1300 East (see map). This free service is available to all Salt Lake County residents. However, no business waste will be accepted. Hazardous waste includes gasoline or other fuels, fluorescent lights, pesticides, acids, fertilizers, paint, cleaners, or any other substance (even if it is unknown). No explosives, radioactive materials, tires, electronics, or medicines will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact the Salt Lake County Health Department at 385-468-3862.

Annual Fall Garden Fair

Nominate A Veteran

Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sego Lily Gardens | 1472 Sego Lily Dr., Sandy, UT 84092 We will have many experts available including: • Wild Wonders animal show for kids • Sandy Police Prescription Drug Take-back—bring your expired or unwanted medications and help keep our water systems clean and your home safe • City arborist to discuss fall tree maintenance and winterizing • Tracy Aviary demonstration on micro-plastics and how they impact birds and all of us …and more!

Do you know an incredible veteran who lives in Sandy and could use some help with their house or yard? In honor of Veteran's Day, Home Depot in Sandy wants to give a day of service to a Sandy veteran. This could be fixing fences, painting, fixing a front door, doing some yard work, etc.We need your help! Please email kmikhailov@sandy. utah.gov with who you think would be a perfect recipient for this gift and why. We are accepting nominations for Sandy veterans until September 15, 2019.

COME EARLY! First 100 families at the event will get a free plant bulb. Visit sandy.utah.gov/segolilygardens for more information. You can also now follow Sego Lily Gardens on our social media channels Facebook & Instagram: @segolilygardens

Fall Lawn Preparation Fall is the most beneficial time to fertilize your lawn. Temperatures between 58–65 degrees are optimal for root growth and slows top growth. Fertilizing at this time will promote the roots to store more energy, benefitting the grass as it comes out of dormancy in the spring. Another factor to consider is reducing water. Avoid using the “set and forget” method of watering. Become familiar with your irrigation controllers and make the appropriate and frequent adjustments to limit overwatering and expensive water bills. Water usage should be reduced significantly in the fall. A good rule of thumb is to water deeply and infrequently to promote good root growth. Early fall is also a great time to aerate your lawn. It is best to avoid aeration in the summer as the turf is already stressed from the heat. When temperatures begin to decline, aeration provides a great opportunity to reduce compaction and allow more oxygen into the soil. If the turf grass is thin or in need of repair, over seeding the lawn after aeration will help with seed germination.

CA LEND AR O F EVE N TS | SEPTEMBE R– OC T OBER 2 019 SEPT 4 SEPT 7 SEPT 7-12 SEPT 9

CPR Class Peter Breinholt Utah 18th Annual Healing Field Fall Bulk Waste Program begins

9 a.m.–1 p.m. 8 p.m.

Station 31: 9010 S. 150 E. Sandy Amphitheater 10000 South Centennial Parkway (Promenade)

SEPT 12

Household Hazardous Waste

7 a.m.–11 a.m.

Sandy Amphitheater East Parking

SEPT 12

7 p.m.

Sandy City Hall

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SEPT 13 SEPT 14 SEPT 14 SEPT 14

Citizen Corps Emergency Preparedness Meeting Zeppelin USA 2019 Sandy City Heritage Festival Annual Fall Fair Free-for-all: Open Mic Night

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8 p.m. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 8 p.m.

Sandy Amphitheater Historic Main Street Park - 90 E. 8720 S. Sego lily Gardens Sandy Amphitheater

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SEPT 18

CPR Class

6 p.m.–10 p.m.

Station 31 - 9010 S. 150 E.

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7 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Sandy Amphitheater The Theater at Mount Jordan Sandy Senior Center

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SEPT 19 Brian Wilson & The Zombies OCT 4–19 The Mystery of Edwin Drood OCT 15–25 Visual Arts Show

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Sandy soccer player wins national championship, off to UCLA By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

he Utah Celtic FC 00 19-under girls soccer team brought home the state’s first national championship in more than 40 years at the U.S. Youth Soccer’s National Championship Series Tournament July 28 in Overland Park, Kansas. In the championship game, the Celtic team defeated Lou Fusz Elam (Missouri) 9-1. “It was a great accomplishment for our team,” said head coach Steve Magleby, who has been coaching this team for the past five years. “We’ve been working toward this for a long time. This was our last game together and I can’t think of a better way to finish our time together. I’m so proud of the girls and the hard work they have put in to get to this point.” Sandy’s Brecken Mozingo, a 2019 Alta graduate who is the daughter of Trev and Carly Mozingo, scored a goal in the second half to increase the team’s lead to 5-0 in the title matchup. “Winning a natty was something I have always wanted to accomplish with my team,” Mozingo said. “The experience is a moment you will remember and cherish for forever.” The championship game was a rematch of the second game of the tournament for the Celtic team which had resulted in a 0-0 tie. “We felt the first time we played them we weren’t as sharp as we usually are and we

Sandy’s Brecken Mozingo, was a part of the Utah Celtic FC 00 U-19 girls soccer team that won a national title at the 2019 U.S. Youth Soccer’s National Championship Series late this summer. (Photos courtesy Jen Radar)

still felt like we should have won that game,” Magleby said. “Our style tends to wear teams down and it’s hard to keep up with us when we are on top of our game, especially after a long week. We felt really confident that we were going to have lots of chances and the girls were fired up from the beginning. We were much sharper than the first time we played them and that made a huge differ-

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ence.” Brian Smith, the UYSA’s president of the board of directors said, “These girls winning a national championship is the culmination of a lot of work and preparation by parents and their coaching staff. They worked their game and showed their complete class both on and off the field. I could not be any prouder of these ladies. They are national champs in every sense.” Throughout the five-game national championship series, they outscored opponents 21 to 6 with additional wins over Sunrise Sting (Florida), Legends FC South (California) and MapleBrook Fury (Minnesota). “We were all in sync with one another,” Mozingo said. “The team chemistry was there. The main thing that helped with this tournament is that everyone came in prepared mentally, physically, technically and tactically.” The Celtic squad went undefeated throughout its postseason play, which began with Utah’s State Cup where they defeated Utah Celtic East 5-0, Blue Knights Premier 4-1, Wasatch SC 4-1 and Blue Knights 6-0. During the Far West Regional Championships, they beat Players Elite (Nevada) 8-0, Rio Rapids Girls (New Mexico) 2-0, CDA Slammers (California) 4-0, FC Boulder (Colorado) 3-0 and Boise Thorns (Idaho) 1-0 to set up a rematch with CDA Slammers in the final where the Celtic team prevailed 4-0 to reach the national tournament. “We have a very talented group,” Magleby said. “We attack in so many different ways which makes us really hard to predict. It’s never been about one player on this team. That type of team mentality along with our depth made us dangerous.” Also on the 19-member squad (who are all current or future collegiate players) are Megan Astle, Hailee Atwater, Samantha

Brady, Sydney Bushman, Jordan Crockett, Abbi Graham, Katie Haskins, Gabriella Jensen, Kennedy Jex, Rebecca Olsen, Chelsea Peterson, Alaina Pestana, Anna Pickering, Kate Schirmer, Jamie Shepherd, Megan Unbedacht, Tara Warner and Kathryn Wynn. Mozingo, who will play for UCLA this fall, has been playing soccer for the past 13 years and has learned many lessons from the sport, including hard work and overcoming adversity. “These years have been full of highs and a lot of lows,” she said. “Those lows are what make you stronger. You have to work, grind and climb out of those ruts that happen to everyone.” Her summer has been full of training and conditioning including with boys soccer teams “because they are stronger, faster and smarter” as she prepares for collegiate soccer with further goals to play in the professional ranks. “Brecken holds herself to the highest standard,” Magleby said. “She’s never satisfied and is always looking to improve. Her individual ability is incredible. She can create her own shot out of nothing and is one of the most clinical finishers I’ve seen.” “It took a lot for us as a team to get there, but I knew that this team was different this year,” Mozingo said. “Each one of us wanted it. We knew what was on the line and we were gonna do whatever it took to get it. I not only had confidence in my preparation, but I had confidence in my teammates and their preparation.” “This is a very special team, from the talent, to the friendships and culture it’s a team that you don’t see very often,” Magleby said. “I’ve been blessed to have the chance to coach them and I’m really excited to see how they continue on with their careers at the next level. Can’t think of a more deserving group than these young ladies.” l

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Insurance Concepts

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Brian and Ken Church (Mark Jackson/City Journals)

n 1978, Ken and Kaye Church moved their young family from California to Utah and started Insurance Concepts. Ken believed that an independent insurance company was the model that would best meet the needs of the general public. Independent agencies provide personal and business clients with the choice of several top-rated carriers. Many carriers employ agents to sell their company products exclusively, putting those agents in a biased position. Life events impact every household, and carriers constantly change philosophy and pricing. Therefore, Ken wanted to provide clients with unbiased coverage choices over time.

By remaining accountable to his personal and business clients rather than to a large company, Ken could serve his clients more effectively. He built a highly successful agency in Cottonwood Heights and established a presence in several western states. In recognition of his work ethic, community involvement and quality of his agency, Ken was inducted into the Nationwide Insurance Hall of Fame of Agents. Though he is now retired, the hallmarks of his Hall of Fame success continue to define Insurance Concepts today. In 2001, ownership of Insurance Concepts transitioned to Ken’s son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Amy Church. Brian had been a full-time agent for six years and Amy had been managing the agency’s finances. Both determined to build on the legacy and values Ken had established. Preparing clients for the transition required much reassurance to Ken’s existing clients. “It was very apparent to me how much respect (my dad) had from his clients,” Brian said. “I felt the pressure of living up to the standards of what clients came to expect

from my dad and the expectations of my dad to keep those clients happy.” “We could see (Brian and Amy) would continue the traditions and business values we had established,” Ken said, crediting them for continuing to grow the company and serve the community. Large enough to serve, small enough to care, Insurance Concept’s approach demands up-to-date knowledge of insurance trends, laws, underwriting and coverage options. Brian is confident the agency can offer quality coverage while keeping people from becoming insurance-poor. For example, because Insurance Concepts is an independent agency, it offers fairly priced earthquake coverage. The average earthquake policy for homes the agency insures is only $450/year, less than $1.25/ day—a small price for peace of mind when living near one of the world’s largest active faults. Most carriers lack expertise to offer this coverage or charge high prices simply because it is not a priority for them. Insurance Concepts offers unique services: an inventory video for homeowners and business owners and a mobile e-wallet

“An elite, local and independent insurance agency, offering excellent personal and business coverage at fair prices.” app to manage various financial/insurance documents. Therefore, the agency is popular with business clients, including restaurants, rental properties, medical offices and contractors. “Brian comes out every year to check in and gives me optional quotes from several carriers,” said Steve Borg from Schmidt’s Pastry Cottage. “The convenience and competitiveness of insuring our building, liability, delivery trucks and work comp with Insurance Concepts is a great benefit to our bakery.” The tradition of excellence and commitment to the client remains alive and well at Insurance Concepts.

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Developers save old Crescent Elementary, bring new business to Sandy By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

The Crescent Elementary/Valley High building on 11100 South State Street sat vacant for years before it was bought by Wadsworth Development. (Robert Booth/Wadsworth Development)

andy’s growth means new places to eat. Shake Shack opened Aug. 3 and proved that the present doesn’t have to demolish the past. Wadsworth Development Group has owned the old Valley High building at 11100 South State Street for years, and saved the oldest parts of the building. They christened the development the School Yard. “You can still see the indent in the walls over there — that’s where a chalkboard used to be,” said Sharon Jensen of Sandy on Aug. 2 at a VIP opening event. Jensen, the current principal of Valley High School, sat at the alumni table with friends and coworkers who

had connections to the old Crescent Elementary School and Valley High School. Jensen and her friend Anne Bailey of Sandy said the building was important to the community. “I have so many good memories of this place. I’d drive by and wonder, ‘What are they going to do with it? I hope they don’t tear it down,’” Bailey said. “This part of the building is from 1928. It had the cafeteria and six classrooms, and there was a gym below. We’re really happy with how they used it,” Jensen said. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Buildings in 2000 as the Crescent

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The School Yard is the name for the new development, which includes the first Shake Shack restaurant in Utah, and pays homage to its history as a school. (Robert Booth/Wadsworth Development)

Elementary School, but listed buildings can be torn down. Nick Duerksen is the economic development director for Sandy City who played a major role in projects like Hale Center Theatre, the inContact building, Scheels and now the School Yard. “Back in 2011 and 2012 the school district still owned the building. They wanted someone to rent it. We got calls and emails from people in the Crescent area who wanted to keep the old school. Then the recession hit,” Duerksen said. “The district sold the building to Wadsworth. It’s nearly 100 years old and we had to get inside and assess it. The brick and other things were in much better shape than you would have thought. Structurally, it was in good shape, but we had to bring it up to code,” Duerksen said. “Frankly, it took extra time and money, but we saved the old school, which was huge for the neighborhood.” Robert Booth is director of development at Wadsworth. He worked on the project, and said he felt it was something special. “I got more calls on this building! We really heard from the community. There were concerned residents and past students. There was a lot of history and a lot of emotion,” Booth said. Some people asked them to save it, but others just asked to be able to walk through it one last time, Booth said. Wadsworth considered demolishing it. “That would have been the most economical and efficient thing to do,” Booth said. “There was a tremendous amount of interest in the space. Shake Shack toured it two years ago. They loved the School Yard concept. We renovated the building, and ended up tearing down some of it, but were able to keep the oldest parts,” Booth said. Wadsworth built more on the five-acre lot, but Booth said they looked to the older building for reference. “The building we built next to Shake Shack is the grandson. We incorporated architectural features from the old school like rounded windows for consistency. When the whole thing is done, there will

be four buildings,” said Booth. Mo Bettah’s and Vessel Kitchen will also open restaurants in the School Yard space soon, but the first to open was Shake Shack on Aug. 3. Shake Shack is a burger and fry chain that started in New York in 2004. They have locations all over the world. This is their first restaurant in Utah. Andrew McLaughlin, chief development officer, said they loved the story behind the location. “We fell in love with the older building, and were blown away by [Wadsworth’s] vision. The building was a very strong factor in determining our opening our first Utah restaurant in Sandy,” McLaughlin said. “Our goal is to create a restaurant that comes from the community and not something we just implant in the community. Landlord partners and builders that embody the sentiment of community gathering speak to us. Reusing an old building with great bones speaks to us; it’s the core of who we are as a brand,” said McLaughlin. Chris Cummings was brought from a Denver Shake Shack location to be the general manager. “This restaurant is actually opening three weeks ahead of schedule. They’ve preserved the brick and the design — the design team did a great job,” Cummings said. “We knew the roots were important to the community, so we want it to be a gathering place for them. We’ve got board games here for people to play, and there are permanent ping pong tables out in the yard. And we’re always looking for employees, so visit our website if you’re interested,” said Cummings. Duerksen said this project overall has gone really well. “If people hear rumors, they can call me. But we haven’t had a single complaint on this project. I’ve not had anyone tell me they don’t like what we’ve done with the location,” Duerksen said. “It was one of those things where everything aligned. It was a perfect marriage of what the community wanted and the space and the business.” l

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Pickle Power! The family-friendly sport that’s taking over Utah By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com

ou’ve probably seen them at a park near your house: miniature-sized versions of tennis courts filled with people smacking a yellow Wiffle ball back and forth. The courts (and the sport itself) seem to have sprung up overnight. If you haven’t played yet yourself, you surely know someone who does. Someone who has probably asked you with all the zeal of a missionary deployed by a crazed sport-religion hybrid: Do you play pickleball? Interest in pickleball has doubled in just the last three years, at least according to data from Google Trends. A sport that most people hadn’t even heard of five years ago is now a third as popular as tennis and half as popular as bowling. It’s already far surpassed sports like disc golf and badminton. While the sport is certainly exploding nationwide, nowhere is its popularity greater than here in Utah. More Utahns search for information about pickleball than residents of any other state, again according to Google Trends. Arizona is close behind, and most states’ interest in the sport is less than half of what it is in Utah. So why is pickleball gaining popularity so fast? And why is Utah at the head of its growth? But most importantly, why is it called pickleball?

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It ended up going all over the country. “Those players came from all over Utah but also the United States,” Case said. “They had a great experience then went home and taught their friends how to play. In a lot of ways, that first year in 2003 really created a big opportunity for it to spread.”

Origins

The game got its start in 1965 in Washington state, when Joel Pritchard, a state congressman spliced together a few elements from various sports during a hot summer weekend at his home on Bainbridge Island. Pritchard’s backyard had a badminton court, but when he couldn’t find any badminton equipment, he instead grabbed some ping pong paddles and a plastic ball. Along with his friends and family, Pritchard developed a set of rules for this newly invented game over the course of that weekend. As for how it got its name, legend has it that it’s named after the Pritchard family’s dog. “The Pritchards had a dog named Pickles, and you’re having fun at a party, right? So anyways, what the hell, let’s just call it pickleball,” said Barney McCallum, one of the sports’ cofounders. The sport grew slowly over several decades. By 2003, there were only 39 known places to play the sport in North America, according to the USA Pickleball Association website. However, that same year the sport was added to the Huntsman World Senior Games, a multi-sport competitive event that draws seniors from all over the world to St. George, Utah.

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Pickleball players at Butler Park in Cottonwood Heights. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

“There were questions about whether a sport named pickleball would ever be the next big thing,” said Kyle Case, the current CEO of the event. “But we just decided to get behind it and see where it goes.”

The fact that one of pickleball’s first big exposures to the world came through an event targeted toward seniors is no coincidence. The mechanics and rules of pickleball create a sport that is accessible to just about everyone, including seniors. In return, the senior community has been a driving force in its growing popularity. Because pickleball courts are a fraction of the size of tennis courts, players don’t need to cover as much ground, particularly since doubles is the most popular form of the sport. This allows players, who maybe aren’t as quick as they used to be, to still excel at the sport. “What I find in my senior community is their mobility might not be there, but once they get to the line, they have all the motion they need,” said Linda Weeks, a Parks and Rec employee in Farmington who has been helping organize pickleball tournaments in Utah for years.

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Pickleball players participate in a tournament held at Wardle Fields Regional Park in Bluffdale. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

In one recent tournament, Weeks said a grandmother and her grandson ended up taking second place. “I don’t know what other kinds of sports out there would lend themselves to that kind of generation gap,” she said. Weeks thinks the sports’ ability to cater to both the young and old is a big part of why it’s grown so fast in Utah, where there are big families who like to be outside doing activities together. Drew Wathey, a spokesperson for the

USA Pickleball Association told the City Journals that demographics changes have a lot to do with the sports’ growing popularity. “Society is getting older. A lot of the baby boomers are hitting retirement age and they’re not able to be quite as active as they used to be, and pickleball is a natural transition,” he said.

Replacing tennis?

The high demand for pickleball courts is visible all over Salt Lake valley. In Cotton-

wood Heights, three recently installed pickleball courts proved to not be nearly enough to meet demand and so three additional courts were just added. In Bluffdale, Salt Lake County’s Wardle Fields Park, which opened in 2017, included 16 pickleball courts, and in a possibly symbolic move, not a single tennis court. “Sometimes sports run in cycles. Tennis has hit somewhat of a plateau,” Wathey said. At the Huntsman World Senior Games, registrations for pickleball have surpassed that of tennis, according to Case. “Four years ago we opened up registration at midnight. Within two minutes, the pickleball registration was full,” he said. Because of that event, the Games have changed their registration process for pickleball to be more like a lottery. The possibility of pickleball supplanting tennis is ironic, considering the overlap of the two similar sports. One of the first articles about pickleball appeared in Tennis magazine and some of the best pickleball players are former tennis pros. Weeks agreed that pickleball seems to be putting a dent in the tennis community. A tennis player and coach herself, she said she knows several former tennis players who switched to pickleball as their primary sport. Pickleball also makes more sense when municipalities are trying to decide what amenities to include in their public parks, she said. “Some of those tennis courts that aren’t look-

ing very good, it makes more sense to put in pickleball courts. They are more family friendly and don’t take up as much space.” With pickleball quickly gaining ground on tennis, it may be only a matter of time before a pickleball equivalent of Wimbledon is broadcast on ESPN.

Going forward

Is it possible that pickleball is a passing fad? A sport that spikes in popularity for a few years but eventually dies out leaving thousands of empty unused courts in its wake? Not likely, according to Wathey. “I don’t really see a downturn for the sport anytime soon,” he said. “It’s incredible. More courts are being built, and we don’t see a plateau in that. They’re popping up all over the country.” Another factor that will help the sport continue its rise is its affordability, Wathey noted. Pickleball sets that include two to four paddles and balls range from $20 to $60 on Amazon, whereas a single high-quality tennis racket can easily run north of $100. That low barrier of entry combined with an ever-increasing supply of courts means more people are getting into the sport. “I never would have guessed that it would have been to this extent already,” Weeks said. “I talk to people every day who say, ‘What’s up with this pickleball thing, can you explain it to me?’” l

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alt Lake County Recreation programs for sports have been around for decades. Copperview Recreation Center in Midvale has sports, but has also pioneered a youth theater program that’s giving kids of all abilities an opportunity to learn about theater and perform in musicals. The next chance to get involved is at auditions in September. “We do junior productions that are geared toward kid performers ages 8 to 18. I think we’re the only rec center that does theater. We’ve had a huge response in the last couple of shows, ‘Peter Pan, Jr.’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jr.,’” said Eric Bonin, program coordinator at Copperview Recreation Center, 8446 S. Harrison St. (300 W.) To run the theater program, Bonin said he relies on directors Micah Taylor and Alex Kalaher. “[Taylor] and [Kalaher] both have backgrounds in musical theater and in working with kids. They put in a huge amount of effort adapting the shows so that everyone has a role—even a line or two. And that way it’s a special for everyone. We couldn’t do this without them,” Bonin said. Auditions for the fall show ‘Bugsy Malone’ are Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. at Copperview. Kids should be registered ahead of time, and come prepared with a few lines of a song to sing. “This is just to assess the best place for them in the show,” Taylor said. Taylor said ‘Bugsy Malone’ is based on a 1976 movie that’s “a cult classic. It’s a musical, and the cast is all kids. The setting is speakeasies and gangsters with lots of singing and dancing. Instead of using guns they shoot whipped cream, which turns out to be lots of messy fun. It’s hilarious,” Taylor said. Due to the popularity of the theater program, Bonin said they have to limit how many kids can be in the show. “The first 35 that register will be guaranteed a spot. Anyone after that can audition and see if there’s an opening,” Bonin said. They’re also moving the performance venue. In the past they’ve used the stage room at Copperview, but Bonin said they’ve outgrown it. “We’ll do one performance on Nov. 15 at Midvale Middle School. We’re excited about the quality of equipment there, the lighting; it will all help with the production,” Bonin said. “It will be great to use an actual stage with wings and a backstage and more space. In the small room at Copperview we’ve had kids make their own wings and changing rooms,” Taylor said. Taylor said he’s pleased with how quickly the rec center’s theater program has grown. “It’s really new. [Kalaher] has been doing it probably four years, and I started two years ago. But it wasn’t fleshed out; they weren’t doing actual musicals. She made it better and

Luke Summers of Sandy has had great experiences with the youth theater program. He had the lead role in Copperview Rec Center’s spring production of “Peter Pan, Jr.” (Photo courtesy of Amy Bennion)

helped it grow,” Taylor said. In addition to the musicals, Taylor and Kalaher ran two theater camps over the summer. They presented a musical revue, taught kids about improv and had the entire group recite a speech from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” “The kids we’ve had always come up afterward and say how much they loved it, and we get lots of repeat kids. That speaks for itself,” Taylor said. Ten-year-old Luke Summers played the role of Peter Pan in the spring show. “At the start of each rehearsal we begin with a fun game. [It] helps us feel like we don’t have so much pressure on us. It’s a good place to socialize and make new friends,” Luke said. “Also, we don’t only rehearse. The directors actually teach us about acting, singing and dancing. The directors are fun and they make you feel comfortable. The plays turn out really well done,” Luke said. Luke’s mom, Krisi Summers, said there’s a lot to like about the theater program. “It’s affordable, it’s accessible for children of all skill levels, it’s low pressure and most of all it’s fun for the kids. I love that every child has a chance to have at least one solo or a line in the plays. The directors work well with the kids and give them individual attention,” she said. Summers said Luke has performed in two plays and attended three theater camps at Copperview Rec Center. “It’s been a great confidence booster for my son, and he looks forward to performing in the next play,” she added. Part of the niche that Copperview’s program fills is that it’s inclusive. “We open the show up to performers of all abilities. We’ll make accommodations so all kids, including those with a disability, will get a role. If that doesn’t work out, we also have an adaptive theater program,” Bonin said. Bonin and Taylor recommend registering for “Bugsy Malone” as soon as possible. People can register in person at Copperview, or online at Copperviewadaptive.activityreg. com. Search “theatre” (note spelling). The fee is $65 and includes a rehearsal CD. Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays 5 to 8 p.m. There is one performance on Nov. 15.

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hen Midvalley Elementary School students returned to school this fall, their teachers may have asked them to create a journal marking the progress of the new school being built on what was their east playground and field. “It’s an opportunity for our extremely creative teachers (to) tie in the real-world experience” of witnessing the building of a new school in their curriculum for students, Midvalley Principal Tamra Baker said. At Midvalley, as well as at many of Canyons School District’s high schools where construction is underway, classes began as usual, with perhaps new parking lots, some schools minus sports fields, and at all schools, attempts to keep disruptions to a minimum, said Canyons Business Administrator and Chief Financial Officer Leon Wilcox. Midvalley is the first elementary school to be rebuilt with the voters’ 2017 approval of a $283 million bond, which also will include new school buildings at Hillcrest High, Brighton High, Union Middle, Peruvian Park Elementary as well as a new West Draper Elementary, a new White City elementary, and classroom and lunchroom additions at Corner Canyon High. At Midvalley, the foundation was poured and metal framing was starting as school began. Plans are to begin sheet rocking and painting after the building is enclosed in February. The construction cost of the 85,000-square foot two-story building is $22.5 million and is being constructed for up to 800 students, Wilcox said. The new school will open to students in August 2020. At nearby Hillcrest High, many student-athletes’ home fields still are displaced, and by December, the new turf-field fieldhouse and athletic center will be home to a number of Husky sports. The athletic center will include a main and auxiliary gym, indoor track, dance room, weight room, wrestling room, locker rooms and a meeting room, which will serve several sports, physical education classes, cheerleaders, dance and drill teams. “It was a really wet spring, so that impacted construction by about 15–20 days, which was hard to make up in the summer,” Wilcox said. “There will be school colors and the Husky mascot all throughout the new school.” Soon after the new athletic center is completed, the current gymnasiums will be torn down and a new classroom wing will be constructed in the next

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Construction of more offices at the Canyons School District administration building will mean centralizing almost every department near schools on the east side. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

phase of the construction project. A new auditorium with a larger stage is set to be constructed, with about 250 fewer seats. “There will be state-of-the-art technology, better equipment and an updated learning environment for students,” he said. By August 2021, the new building is expected to be complete at a construction cost of $119.4 million, and the following school year all the Huskies will have their home courts and fields back on their 38-acre campus. At Brighton High, much of the construction will continue around the athletic center and fieldhouse, career and technical education shops and auditorium. The new fieldhouse is expected to alleviate some of the use of the current basketball courts. Dance, drill, wrestling, soccer, lacrosse, physical education classes and other activities and sports can use the multi-use fieldhouse with artificial turf, an indoor track and baseball batting cages. The updated auditorium will have a full fly system and improved acoustics as well as lightning and sound. There also will be updated dressing rooms adjacent to the theater and storage for props. After these are complete, classrooms, the media center and offices will be rebuilt. “Before we tear down any of the old buildings, we certainly will have final open houses and we will create alumni rooms at the schools, which can double as conference rooms,” Wilcox said. The new $113.5 million school is expected to open in 2021. Alta High also is getting a new 1,400-seat auditorium, with interior highlights of red, black and gray, as the walls and ceiling were nearing completion on the northwest corner of the 27-acre campus as school began. New heating, ventilation and air conditioning also was installed over the summer

for the north upstairs classrooms. Construction of the new fieldhouse, with artificial turf and training rooms, as well as an upstairs banquet and meeting room, was expected to be completed near the start of school. Sports teams, cheerleaders, drill team, marching band and physical education classes all will be able to use the new facility. Also on the agenda will be to put in 120 skylights to give more natural light and to fill in the commons area pit and update it with charging stations. Several offices and classrooms will be relocated, including the main office being moved next to the main entrance, a green room will be added for video broadcast, and windows will be added for more natural light. A security entrance will guide visitors to the main office before they can gain access to the hallways. The updates at Alta are projected to cost $53.5 million, Wilcox said. When students returned to Corner Canyon High, they may be attending class in one of the two new classroom wings that have been built over the past year. The second classroom wing is projected to be completed by October. Until then, teachers are expected to hold class a few weeks in portable classrooms until the transition can be made, he said. An additional 4,700 square feet was built onto the lunchroom so students could eat in the designated area instead of on steps and in the commons. These additions of 24 classrooms and the lunchroom were constructed to accommodate the enrollment of 2,300 students. The total cost for additions to Corner Canyon are $10 million, Wilcox said. Wilcox also said some projects are costing more than earlier projections. “There has been inflation in construction and tariffs, but we still plan to do all of them. We are just adjusting the timing of the projects,” he said. A new Canyons administration building is nearing completion by the east district office, after selling the west office for $9.5 million and using those funds to centralize all departments, except for maintenance. “It will be great to have everyone in one location to improve communication and operations, and with all the schools on the east side, this will reduce time for those in the west office to get to our schools,” Wilcox said. “I’m proud of what we’ve been doing, and we have more good things yet to come.”

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Sandy students learn service, leadership and philanthropy while raising Pennies for Patients By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

he race was on. At the end of the school year, Sandy Elementary Principal McKay Robinson, challenged by Sandy Police DARE officer Cam Kawa, rode tricycles around student-lined hallways, all in celebration of the more than $5,000 raised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients. “It’s a big deal in our school; we can do silly things that get the kids fired up and help encourage them,” said Robinson, who also would wear a tutu and participate in the teachers lip sync in celebration of the school’s success. “We connect this with our health instruction, but also relate it to kids going through difficult challenges.” This wasn’t the first time students participated in Pennies for Patients at Sandy Elementary. The tradition began years ago when a former aide shared her cancer story with students. Since then, second-grade teacher Denee Bringhurst has had others share their story with her class. “My best friend’s son, who is an athlete, had leukemia and he shared with them about all the transfusions he had at Primary Hospital and how well he was treated by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” she said.

“He’s in remission and has come back to tell stories and shared with them where the money goes. Last year, my father-in-law has his share of struggles. Many of them know someone who has cancer — if not this kind, another — so they are able to relate and want to help. Each story, students can relate and we have that time when we know we share and help each other.” The whole school takes part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients. During a three-week period, students collect spare change to support LLS’s mission and at the same time, learn about service, leadership and philanthropy. In Bringhurst’s classroom, each time a student brings in any amount of donation — one cent to $10 — they recognize that contribution. “We sit in a circle and clap for each donation. I think it encourages them to celebrate and bond as a class community, but it also awards them for thinking of others, not just themselves,” she said. As a reward for the school’s participation, a banner was given and proudly hangs in the hallway, acknowledging their commitment to the program. It read “Champions

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ith Salt Lake County’s 2019 municipal primary elections in the rearview mirror and the general election now months away, it’s a good time to look at the state of campaign finances at the local level. The City Journals examined the campaign finance disclosures of every municipal candidate in the valley (excluding Salt Lake City proper) to see which cities’ elections are drawing the most money, where the money is coming from and to what degree campaign spending impacts election results. Here’s what we found.

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the most balanced, with each category being within a few thousand dollars of each other. Sandy City was the only city which had more donations coming from businesses. West Jordan was noteworthy for how much its races are being self-funded by its candidates. Fifty-seven percent of the funding for all the city’s campaigns came from the candidates themselves. When it comes to donations from businesses and business interests, one source stands out from the rest. The Salt Lake Board of Realtors (and its political action committee, The Realtors) doled out over $58,000 in donations to candidates’ campaigns during the primary season. In some cities, donations from the Board of Realtors accounted for a quarter, or even half, of all donations. At the candidate level, the Board of Realtors donated an average of $2,252 to candidates, though there were a few candidates who received more than $5,000. For 10 candidates, donations from the Board of Realtors made up at least half of their total campaign finances.

Percentage of Cities’ Campaign donations Coming from Salt Lake Board of Realtors. (City Journals) Average Campaign Donations per Candidate (City Journals)

Where is the money coming from?

The three most common types of campaign contributors are individual donors, donations from businesses (which sometimes happens through a political action committee) and self-funding from the candidate themselves. The balance between these three types of sources varies from city to city.

Source of Campaign Donations (City Journals)

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We took a look at the three cities with the most total donations, Sandy, West Jordan and Draper, to see where the money is coming from in their respective races. Draper was

Does the money even matter?

In today’s world where candidates can easily reach people through social media, some might wonder if having money for traditional campaign advertising is still important. Can you win without courting donors, or does money buy elections? In the primaries, 76% of candidates who raised at least $1,000 advanced to the general election. However, there may be diminishing returns when it comes to bigger campaign coffers; for candidates who raised at least $5,000, the percentage of those who advanced to the general election remained at 76%. However, candidates who received money from the Board of Realtors got an extra boost—84% of them advanced to the general election, compared to 50% of candidates who didn’t. Money is not the be-all and endall however, as there were 11 candidates throughout the valley who were able to advance to the general election despite having the lowest-funded campaign in their respective races. l

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