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pring is in the air, and so the spirit of outdoor living bursts into bloom in the Daybreak community with the grand opening of a brand-new park on the newer side of town, Highland Park Village. The new Highland Park (6050 West Lake Ave.) sits on a 20-acre lot on the southwest end of the picturesque Daybreak community in South Jordan. “Making sure that we maintain open space for both recreation and relaxation is important,” said South Jordan City Mayor Dawn Ramsey. “It’s crucial as this community grows, and it’s something we really have to be mindful of. The park is in this really rapidly growing area over here, and those needs are going to be met at this park.” The playground structure at the park is very unique and is only the second one of its kind in the nation. The concept, city officials believe, is going to provide fun and safe recreation for people of all ages. The play tower sits majestically atop the 20-acre open space of the park. The city has big plans for the park, with two concerts already planned for the upcoming summer season. The Battle of the Bands competition is tentatively scheduled for June, and in August, musical artist Carver Louis will be performing. “We’re just so excited to have a new, beautiful open area to enjoy the good weather in,” said Daybreak resident Chelsea Tangler. “My kids can drive me nuts in the house during the summers, and this is just a nice little jaunt from our house.” This park, among others, was part of the overall initial Mayor Dawn Ramsey cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Daybreaks new Highland Park. (Photo by Triana Ord/South Jordan City) plan for the community of Daybreak. The city plans to develop 80 full acres of park space, and the grand opening of recreationally. Ramsey said of the new park, “We are very ex- serve all the residents of South Jordan for decades.” l Highland Park marks the first step toward that goal. There are cited because this is going to be a beautiful amenity that will plans for three other 20-acre parks as this plan develops out. “We need the open space because the homes are all fairly close together, and there’s a lot of them,” said Julie Holbrook, appointed vice chair of South Jordan city planning commission. “So, you need places to get out in the open and for the kids to have a place to play. In the near future, there will be a new library that will bolster our city’s infrastructure even further. This really is going to be a whole community in and of itself.” Groundbreaking for the new County Library Daybreak branch was April 22. Ramsey, along with Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, were both in attendance to discuss the integral new aspect of the Daybreak community. The estimated completion date is summer of 2020. South Jordan man overcomes Bingham High culinary students With all of its big development plans still under way, we staph infection in Vietnam compete at regionals can expect the community of Daybreak to continue to mature
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South Jordan man overcomes staph infection in Vietnam By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com
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South Jordan man who has been living in Vietnam teaching English with his father for the last six years is now going to pull through after a staph infection had spread to his heart. Aaron Lawrence, 31, was rushed to Cho Ray Hospital with severe colitis, an aggressive bacterial infection in his feet and legs, said his father Steven Lawrence. Further testing showed Aaron Lawrence had severe and aggressive endocarditis, which is an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart. The tests revealed the disease has rapidly spread to his heart, seriously damaged two of his heart valves and putting him in acute kidney/renal failure. According to the Mayo Clinic, endocarditis often occurs when bacteria, fungi or other germs from another part of your body, such as your mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to damaged areas in your heart. The only way for Aaron Lawrence to have a chance at survival was to perform an Immediate open-heart surgery to replace two infected and damaged heart valves. Aaron Lawrence’s mother, Brenda, posted April 24 on Facebook that the surgery was
a success according to the surgeons. “Two mechanical valve replacements, no complications,” she wrote. “Aaron is now safely in ICU recovery ward, heavily sedated. It’s been a long couple of days and now we have direct orders from the doctor to sleep until we are summoned to the hospital sometime tomorrow. Please let my brain shut down! Thank you so much for all the prayers, well wishes and help we have received. Please let me assure you that every bit has been felt through this journey.” Brenda got an emergency visa the day after he was admitted to the hospital and was allowed to fly over to Vietnam to be with her son. Brenda Lawrence has been by his side ever since, often having to sleep on a mat under Aaron’s hospital bed. The hospital also does not have air conditioning. Aaron Lawrence has had to undergo multiple blood transfusions and has been placed on strong antibiotics that have helped to stabilize him, but Steven Lawrence said his son needs immediate heart surgery. Since Aaron Lawrence has no medical insurance or savings, his family has had to deplete their savings paying for his urgent
care. Steven Lawrence said Cho Ray Hospital has been incredibly supportive, and the costs for Aaron's surgery and post-op recovery care (which costs much more than the surgery itself and includes daily dialysis) has been substantially reduced to about $35,000, but that money had to be paid before his son is allowed to have the surgery. Friends, family and the community all rallied together through the family’s GoFundMe and together have raised almost $33,000 to help Lawrence’s cover the cost of the surgery. For those who have donated or who are considering donating, the family wanted others to be reassured Aaron's younger sister is in charge of the campaign and all funds will be sent to the family in Vietnam which will then be immediately applied toward all hospitalization expenses, including leg surgery, heart surgery and post-op recovery’ For those wishing to discuss or confirm Aaron Lawrence’s status, his attending physician, Dr. Bach, may be contacted directly at +84 0988494927, or call the hospital directly at (84-028) 3855 4137.
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South Jordan PD becomes ‘backseat driver’ children deserve By Jordan Hafford | j.hafford@mycityjournals.com
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Season Tickets: $49 Adult, $45 Senior, $29 Child Amphitheater Parking: 495 East 5300 South Ticket Info: 801-264-2614 or www.murray.utah.gov June 1 .............................................. Mamma Mia, Sing-Along June 8 ................... Murray Symphony Pops, “I’ve Got Rhythm” June 20-22, 24-26 ...Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat June 29 ...................................................Murray Concert Band July 12-13 ..............................................Ballet Under the Stars July 25-27, 29-31 ................................... Beauty and the Beast Aug 9-10, 12, 15-17 ............................................Little Women September 2 ............................ Murray Acoustic Music Festival
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e’ve all experienced the know-it-all backseat driver who can’t stop dispensing unwanted suggestions on driving safety and efficiency. But on April 4, South Jordan residents were lining up at the free car seat checkpoint, hoping to get expert advice from certified child passenger safety technicians and South Jordan police officers to ensure their children are riding as safely as possible. “Statistically between 70 and 80 percent of child car seats are misused in some way,” said South Jordan Police Department Sgt. Samuel Winkler. “And it could be anything from adjusting the strap a little bit higher or tighter, to something much more serious like I’ve seen in which a seat was installed with bungee cords because they didn’t know how to figure it out.” The South Jordan Police Department does these free check points three times a year: spring, summer and fall. They also continually run an inspection station at the police department in which residents can call to make an appointment at any time throughout the year to have their seats checked out. Winkler and the South Jordan Police Department strongly believe that if we are educated on the proper use of child cars seats, there will be a significant decrease of child fatalities on the road. South Jordan city has
had an ongoing child seat safety program in place since 2003. Since then, the department has sent several officers out at each checkpoint event to make sure the kids are safe so that they can avoid situations like they had this past January in which a 5-year-old child was killed due to being seated in the front. If he would have been in a child seat in the back, he likely would have survived. South Jordan resident Kathleen Anderson came to visit the checkpoint and said, “I stopped to get my car seat checked because it’s important to me since I have a 2-year-old grandson I tend, and he’s in my car every day. I wanted to make sure that it was installed correctly and that I know what I’m doing when it comes to my family.” Scott Jerome, a physical therapist at Shriners Hospital, decided to become an instructor for child passenger safety. He’s just one of many health professionals who earned a car seat safety technician certifications and was out at this event checking vehicles for car seat safety. A total of 38 vehicles were checked that day. “The reason I got into this is because I really don’t like going to fatal calls with children involved when they could have been prevented,” Winkler said. “Our hope is that the caregivers in every one of these vehicles that are here today leave feeling like their
kids are riding safely. Each is one less child that I have to worry about being seriously injured or killed. I don’t want to go out there issuing tickets for improper use. I’d rather teach parents what is wrong and how to fix it to avoid all the heartbreak that comes with losing a child in a car accident.” l
Wyatt Butterfield and his mother talk to Brandon Wise about the installation of their car seat. (Jordan Hafford/City Journals)
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Celebrating the mother of all holidays with stories about moms By Jennifer J. Johnson | J.Johnson@mycityjournals.com
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appy Mother’s Day, Salt Lake County! In the stories below, The City Journals shares various ways people throughout the valley celebrate Mother’s Day. An ‘incredibly therapeutic… Mother’s Day that I will never forget’ The already somber 9-11 date was forever more deeply darkened for Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton, with the news that her mother had died in a car accident Sept. 11, 2011. “The pain was deep and the loss was so sudden that it was incredibly hard to process,” she recalled. “I knew my first Mother’s Day without my mom would be painful, so I decided to be proactive.” The weekend before Mother’s Day in 2012, the resilient leader whom Republican power brokers are now encouraging to run for governor in 2020, invited women who had lost their mothers to come to a Mother’s Day luncheon at her Taylorsville home. “I had people from my neighborhood, work and both sides of my family,” she noted. “We enjoyed lunch together and then went around the room and each of us showed a photo of our mom. It was incredibly therapeutic and a Mother’s Day that I will never forget.” The badge of motherhood “When I was growing up, Mother’s Day was exciting for me and my siblings. It gave us an opportunity to show our mother how much we loved and appreciated her,” reflected Salt Lake County Sheriff and Riverton resident Rosie Rivera. Rivera “started to not enjoy Mother’s Day so much” after the untimely passing of her mother at the young age of 52. “I was left with an emptiness that I could not fill,” she said. “This feeling changed once I became a police officer 26 years ago,” she said, and then asked herself the rhetorical question, “Why the change?” The answer from Utah’s only female sheriff and the sheriff responsible for the state’s most populous county is profound: “I have seen mothers who have lost a son or daughter in a tragedy, such as a drug overdose or a car accident, and the loss is incredible. I have seen mothers go to jail and not have the opportunity to spend the day with their children. I have seen the unconditional love mothers have for their children — regardless of their life choices — and I have seen the sacrifices mothers have made for their children. These experiences have made me appreciate Mother’s Day for the special day that it is.” Muumuu for Mama: a colorful Mother’s Day in Samoa The 2019 “Project Runway” contestant and Salt Lake City designer Afa Ah Loo has fond memories of a special Mother’s Day, that occurred almost 20 years ago in a village
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“XO” marks the spot for Ruby Snap Mother’s Day cookies, which the gourmet cookie shop are second in popularity to Valentine’s Day cookies. (Photo Credit Ruby Snap Cookies)
more than 5,000 miles away. To celebrate Mother’s Day 2002, the then 16-year-old Ah Loo engaged both his biological mother and his grandmother, who reared him from birth and whom he refers to as his mother, in commemorating the holiday. Ah Loo’s biological mother took him to the store to purchase the fabric he would use to then sew a colorful muumuu. The gown would prove to be an early prototype for the designer’s “Amioga Samoa” fashion line, which took the Fiji Fashion Week by storm in 2018, which in turn, led to his being cast for Bravo’s current season of the reality TV “Project Runway” series, where clothing is design/produced/modeled in short timeframes by contestants looking for their big break into the fashion industry. American Mothers Inc. and Utah Mothers Association: Honoring a ‘role not often recognized’ The Utah Mothers Association of the national American Mothers organization celebrates Mother’s Day the same way some depict the elves of Santa’s Workshop preparing for Christmas – the work to celebrate the following year’s Mother’s Day begins on the Mother’s Day holiday itself. “We have been active in naming mothers of the year across the country since 1935,” said Utahn Deanne Taylor. She said the organization was founded to recognize the crucial contribution mothers made in pulling American families out of The Great Depression. Motherhood is a role worthy of continual exploration, but “is a role not often recognized,” emphasized Taylor. Salt Lake Valley families wanting to gift a unique honor might consider nominating
their moms for Utah Mother of the Year. The fairly breezy nomination process is available online: www.utahmothers.org/honor-mom/ mother-of-the-year/. (Utah moms do get noticed. School teacher Judy Cook from Vineyard, Utah, was the 2013 American Mother of the Year.) Acting local with mothers around the world This Mother’s Day, volunteers and staff of the Utah Refugee Connection (URC) will host a luncheon at South Salt Lake’s Lincoln Elementary in Granite School District for approximately 300 refugee mothers from all over the world. The annual event, now in its sixth year, will gift refugee mothers with the opportunity to learn quilting and receive professional Mother’s Day portraits “for women who had
to leave their pictures behind” in coming to the United States, explained URC Executive Director and Sandy resident Amy Dott Harmer. URC dedicates the month of May to supporting refugee mothers, distributing paper towels, laundry detergent, and toiletries to refugee mothers and adding to the stockpile of supplies at their “Sharehouse” supply store at Lincoln Elementary. “Some of the cultures they come from have a Mother’s Day and some don’t,” Harmer said. “We want them to feel honored and appreciated.” Pastor-ized Mother’s Day appreciation and the cookie-making parents of seven who deliver An “XO” that tastes good? It sounded like the perfect gift to Pastor Vince Craig. The lead pastor at C3 Church in Sandy, Craig feels Mother’s Day needs to be special for all women and wanted to provide a special gift, to “give moms something they can go home with.” For the past three years, the church has partnered with downtown Salt Lake City gourmet cookie company Ruby Snap to order a few hundred individually-boxed cookies to make Mother’s Day a day “to spoil our moms,” he said. The Millcreek couple at the helm of Ruby Snap dedicates their Mother’s Day to other mothers in the state and across the country. Parents of seven themselves, Ruby Snap founder Tami Mowen Steggell and husband Robert Steggell spend Mother’s Day baking and managing delivery logistics for custom cookies which literally spell love (with a delicious icing “XO” written on them). The ushers at C3 Church pass them out after the conclusion of the Mother’s Day service. Of the Ruby Snap confections, “We give them to all of the women!” Craig exclaimed. “Even if you are not a mom, you have a mom, and may yet be a mom.” l
“Project Runway” 2019 contestant and Salt Lake City resident Afa Ah Loo’s 2002 Mother’s Day creation helped inspire his current, colorful fashion line. (Photo Credit Afa Ah Loo)
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SoJo residents proud of city, want improved growth management, says survey By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com
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hile South Jordanians are proud of their city and consider it safe and clean, the issue of managing growth looms as an ever-increasing concern, with residents broadly panning the work the city is doing in terms of planning, zoning, and building. Residents also want information “pushed” to them by elected officials and city staff, versus owning a personal responsibility to seek out information. And the information they want pushed the most? Aspects of the city they are most critical of: rezoning and development projects in and near their neighborhoods, traffic and construction projects. Such are the findings of a new public-opinion report issued by Salt Lake Citybased market research and data analytics group Y2 Analytics, on behalf of South Jordan City. Five years of resident outreach to ‘give citizens a meaningful voice’ The resident opinion-survey, now in its fifth year, represents findings from emailbased outreach, yielding more than 900 qualified interviews, representing South Jordan’s adult population of more than 50,000. The survey instrument has a margin of error of plus-or-minus three percent, garnering statistical credibility as a true representation of public sentiment—at least for those using and relying on electronic communication. The report, combined with the city’s recently-published “2018 Annual Report,” and in tandem with Mayor Dawn Ramsey’s “State of the City” Vision Dinner speech to the SoJo Chamber of Commerce last month, present a city emphasizing safety and quality of life and struggling with aspects of growth, such as transportation, traffic and housing. “South Jordan is really at the crossroads of the growth pressures the state is facing,” said Cameron Diehl, executive director of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. Diehl noted the city is growing at a rate of 3,0005,000 residents per year. “To put that in perspective,” he added. “Five thousand people is roughly the full-time population of Kanab. Such growth represents a lot of opportunities—and challenges.” Diehl praised SoJo as “one of the leaders” in the state proactively probing residents for opinion. Diehl noted that SoJo’s vendor of choice, Y2 Analytics, is one of ULCT’s partners, and that “more and more cities are doing this, with the outcome being to “give citizens a meaningful voice.” An ‘online veil’ aids authentic input Market research and data analytics group Y2 Analytics assesses the opinion of “panelist” residents in each of South Jordan’s five City Council districts. The marketing research firm indicates success with “secur[ing] significant representation in each of South Jordan’s five City Council districts.” Kyrene Gibb, vice president of research for Y2, indicates the city is “one of a handful
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South Jordan residents want information “pushed” to them by elected officials and city staff, versus owning a personal responsibility to seek out information. (Photo Credit PXHERE)
of cities across the Wasatch proactively seeking public input.” The resident panels, she says, create a responsive feedback mechanism for “hot-button issues” and are a “quick, effective, future-proof way to communicate.” An “online veil,” she says, “helps residents feel comfortable being more open and honest.” Leveraging technology via mobile phone apps and desktop computers provides such a veil and also saves money for the city. “City governments don’t have exorbitant research budgets,” she explains. However, Y2 personnel are able to conduct phone interviews, with residents preferring that mechanism. “We’ve heard our residents and we are already taking action on the feedback they’ve given us,” said Rachael Van Cleave, communications manager and public information officer (PIO) for South Jordan. Open-ended input When asked what they like most about living in South Jordan, Y2 reports, “Residents commonly cite the good, safe, clean neighborhoods and people as one of the best things about living in the city. They also frequently mention the convenience of living in SoJo and its proximity to services and amenities they need.” This question, as opposed to the other questions in the survey is “open-ended,” meaning that residents had the opportunity to “fill in the blank” with their responses, as opposed to being prompted with a set of answers to the questions, as was the case with the other questions. Y2 highlighted key responses as including “safety,” “cleanliness,” “location,” “community/neighborhood/people,” and “shopping.” “Daybreak” was singled-out as the only specific branded neighborhood noted by residents. Y2 posed an even more open-ended question: “If you have any comments you would like to briefly share about your expe-
rience with any South Jordan City service in the past year, please enter them here.” Perhaps not surprisingly, with what is being deemed as “explosive growth” in not just South Jordan, but the whole Southwest Quadrant, residents’ most commonly-cited responses included “something about growth, traffic, high-density housing or overcrowding,” reports Y2. Thinking district, acting SoJo and solo The survey highlights unique differences in opinion among SoJo voting districts. For example, in assessing the value received for tax dollars spent, Districts 1, 2, and 4 all are above 20 percent approval, while Districts 3 and 5, are just 16 and 17 percent approval, respectively. A full eight percent of residents from District 3 consider the value received for taxes spent “poor.” On a much different topic – “How useful is the communication you currently receive from South Jordan?” – Districts 3 and 4 were both in single digits, rating the city 8 and 7 percent, respectively, in terms of proving “extremely useful information.” The report also includes an interesting finding that 66 percent of residents strongly feel elected officials have a responsibility to keep residents up to date about important city projects, events, and opportunities and another 54 percent also strongly feel that city staff have such responsibility, but only 33 percent feel personally responsible for seeking information. “We’re looking at additional ways to communicate to our residents more frequently, while still maintaining a variety of channels for communication to make sure we are being heard by as many residents as possible,” noted PIO Van Cleave. To check out the 2019 Resident Survey Results, head to www.sjc.utah.gov. l
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90 percent of residents consider elected officials as providing a safe community
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88 percent say that they were treated with courtesy and professionalism when they contacted city offices
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87 percent of residents consider elected officials as providing opportunities to participate in events, programs and activities
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“Residents give the highest ratings to fire/emergency medical services along with garbage collection and police services, all over 80 [on a 0 to 100 scale].”
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Residents give the city an average score of 83 out of 100 in terms of “overall quality of life.”
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66 percent of residents feel the city is “headed in the right direction,” while 25% “don’t know” or are “unsure.” Only 9 percent of those responding do not consider the city as heading in the wrong direction.
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City code enforcement and water conservation efforts were each given average scores of 67 out of 100. Planning/zoning/building services received a 61 out of 100 satisfactory score and have seen a 14 point decrease in resident satisfaction since 2016.
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SoJo the ‘gold-standard city for our state,’ pronounces Mayor Ramsey By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com
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he name of the South Jordan Chamber’s most recent event and the perspective of Mayor Dawn Ramsey are perfectly suited. Both have an emphasis on “Vision.” Wednesday, March 20, nearly 200 guests attending the SoJo Chamber’s annual “Vision Dinner” were treated to an inspiring, information-packed “State of the City” address by Ramsey. Although not officially listed on the “Paint the Town Red” dinner, Ramsey told those in attendance about the successes, challenges, and opportunities South Jordan has enjoyed and will yet grow from. “We have it good here in South Jordan!” an exuberant Ramsey said, even dubbing the city “the gold-standard city for our state” and indicating that “2019 holds the promise of even greater things.” Ramsey emphasized the city being safe, smart, sustainable, and strategic—for the benefit of the about 85,000 current residents and what she estimates will be another 5,000 new residents annually joining the South Jordan community. Safe SoJo In terms of safety, Ramsey was clear: “We continue to make public safety a top priority.” The prioritization is clearly paying off. According to SafeWise, South Jordan is the ninth-safest city in the state, and the only top20 ranked safe city from Salt Lake County. Ramsey also knows that sometimes dangers come from within. She considers the new partnership between the South Jordan Police Department (PD) and the storied QPR (Question-Persuade-Refer) Institute, where complimentary suicide-prevention courses are offered monthly, to be a major milestone for combatting suicide, and, teen suicide, in particular. “To me, that South Jordan is offering that? That is a very positive thing,” said Julia Moncur, a South Jordan resident and an ambassador for the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). While all QPR classes are offered free for residents every month, safety, as all know, does come at a cost. The new South Jordan Public Safety Building and Civic Plaza, which opened in January, for example, carried a nearly $13 million price tag and required an increase in property taxes for residents. In her speech, the Mayor praised city management for “keep[ing] our property taxes among the lowest in all of Salt Lake County.” However, according to data City Journals obtained from Salt Lake County Auditor’s office, So Jo’s property tax rate over a five-year aggregate falls in roughly the middle of Salt Lake County’s rates, and is higher than all South Valley communities and all member-cities of the Southwest Mayors Council, except West Jordan. According to
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“Whenever I hear the mayor speak I am struck by her warmth and caring for our community,” observed Merilee Rowley, president and chair of the South Jordan Chamber of Commerce and principal broker of Selling Salt Lake. (Photo Credit: South Jordan Chamber)
SoJo-provided 2018 data from the Utah Tax Commission, when property taxes are bundled with the costs of municipal services, SoJo again somewhat in the middle, though significantly outperforming South Valley’s Herriman and Riverton, and slightly besting West Jordan. Smart SoJo In terms of being a smart city, Ramsey tapped her roots in education as a tireless PTA advocate, to give insights into how her administration is impacting local education. “We have a highly educated population that values both family and community,” she noted of the city population at large. Ramsey’s new initiative, “Showcase and Lunch with the Mayor” is a modern-day mobile civics class. Buses take students on a field trip of the city. Students then meet with South Jordan senior staff to learn how government works, and, hopefully, become inspired to make their mark on their community, as residents and, perhaps, someday, as professionals. Ramsey, in partnership with the Jordan School District, launched the program last month, hosting two separate bus tours, one for the area’s high school students, and another for elementary-age children. Sustainable SoJo The mayor indicated the near-future will see more transit-oriented development (TOD) in Daybreak, along the Mountain View Corridor. Locating municipal services within Daybreak will also, in the future, “cut down on vehicle trips, will be more efficient, and will have a direct impact on our congested street corridors and air quality.”
The mayor cited the city’s apt management of the Glenmoor Golf Course transition from a public entity to a private one as a positive—finding a way to preserve the open space and golf amenity, without raising taxes. Located just west of Glenmoor and north of Daybreak will be an even more profound open space—the 160-acre Bingham Creek Park. The park speaks to the concept of sustainability by being a “generational park”—developing to its fullest potential after perhaps 30 years. SoJo’s sustainability shines with nearterm pilot projects. This year, the city will conduct a water-reuse pilot project “as a way to create long-term sustainability.” South Jordan will also lead the way in working with the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) on a pilot program to leverage an “app” where residents not very close to a TRAX station or a bus line could electronically “hail” an Uber or Lyft, then have the cost of the trip bundled into their transit charge. UTA Spokesman Carl Arky confirmed a fall timeline for what he says is a “potential” project and indicated that, if it advances, “The cost of the service is yet to be determined.” Seeking to have South Jordan continue to develop “centers” with jobs and a retail base, the mayor noted the city’s growth in high-paying jobs from 1,600-employee Ivanti, which just outgrew its headquarters and is currently constructing a new building in South Jordan. More dubious, in terms of sustainability, is the city and the Jordan School Board agreeing to extending mammoth SoJo-located em-
ployer Merit Medical’s tax-free extension for the promise of 2,400 jobs – which do not hold a guarantee of being high-paying. City Journals’ multiple calls to multiple departments of Merit Medical about the status of the job promises and what has been deemed a $56 million tax benefit went unanswered. Strategic SoJo Ramsey has been a mover and a shaker within the region, the state, and, arguably, the nation. She personally serves on 19 boards and commissions and represented the city and state nationally at the first-ever women mayors conference. Her “Think Regional, Act Local” mantra is a guide for the Southwest Quadrant Mayors Council, which has recently unified communities from Copperton to Bluffdale to more strategically plan transportation, housing, open space, and other development for regional good. “Traffic, air quality, housing affordability, and other issues don’t stop at city boundaries,” observed Ari Bruening, a resident of South Jordan and president of the Envision Utah metropolitan planning organization. “We look forward to her contributions to Envision Utah as she joins our Board of Directors.” A full-time mayor and ‘the best staff in the state’ In her “State of the City” address, without actually saying it, the mayor made sure that all in attendance became aware of the benefits the city is realizing by not just her serving as a “full-time mayor,” but also from the strategic outreach from members of the city’s staff. Anyone driving along Bangerter Freeway must realize how nice the intersection experience is at 11400 South. Thanks to Ramsey’s vision and execution by City Manager Gary Whatcott, South Jordanians can expect to see a similar type of underpass treatment at 10400 South, versus “a tall, walled overpass, like the kind you see at 9000 South.” “As someone who crosses this intersection everyday, I’m grateful to know that traffic will flow more smoothly, and in a way that showcases the members of our business community who have invested in that location,” said Merilee Rowley, president and chair of the South Jordan Chamber and principal broker with Selling Salt Lake. Rowley said she was “particularly impressed with the mayor’s ability to create a win for our city” with the 10400 South underpass, which will soon undergo expedited construction, again thanks to the city working with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). “We have accomplished more than many people thought possible,” Ramsey said. l
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Monte Vista’s mini-musicals create memories, bonds By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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Second-graders perform “Bugz” April 12 as part of Monte Vista’s mini-musicals. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
state, and had a lot of fun incorporating musical instruments into the musical,” Helton said. In April, second-graders showed how a stink bug could be included on a picnic in “Bugz.” “Everyone was a bug, and parents came together to make sure everyone had a costume,” she said. “The parents also designed and painted sets for every show at home and then came together to set the backdrops up the night before the performances. The help and culture of the school is great.” With “Bugz” as well as all musicals, every student in the grade sings and is a part of the musical. Those who want a line, get a line, and everyone who wants solos, auditions. This resulted in, with the second-grade performance, about 70 students each speaking a line, Helton said. “Students learn to say and memorize their lines in a clear, expressive way, which
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helps them with fluency and reading,” Helton said. “They also learn to sing on pitch and how to keep the beat. They learn dance skills, caring for an instrument and reading music, and performing in a group. They need to be able to think and focus but also be part of a team to have the performance come together.” Helton said through the musicals, students are learning an appreciation for the arts. “There are so many opportunities in Utah; every community has theater,” she said. “It may be their first time to perform, and they love it, and it can get them excited to audition for another musical. For some kids, it may be out of their comfort zone, but they’re working hard and jumping on board. I’ve seen some kids who may not necessarily excel in the traditional classroom, and they really shine here. It helps them feel successful. So many of them are excited to perform, but they also love to see their brother or sis-
ter or friend from the neighborhood in their musicals. They’re learning good etiquette for performances, which is a lifelong skill.” While Helton will be moving to the new elementary school in Herriman next fall, she hopes her replacement will keep the musicals in place next school year. She also is looking into having students perform them next year at her new school. In May, sixth-graders will perform “Dateline: Rock & Roll,” where students dress up in costumes for each decade from the 1950s to present day and sing songs as well as intertwine history from the time periods. “It’s going to be a lot of fun for both the students and audience, with a lot of songs and learning at the same time,” she said. That will be a wrap up of the musicals for the year as the sixth-graders sing the current decade’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” l
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Bingham High culinary students compete at regionals By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
Bingham High ProStart culinary students are all smiles after competing at the regional ProStart competition that only allowed the team to use two burners and no electricity to prepare a three-course meal. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)
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hen Bingham High culinary students were trying to think of a menu in the fall, they were inspired by the foreign exchange student who suggested a Thai theme. So, after months of preparing Thai shrimp cakes, teriyaki ribeye and a coconut mango mousse, Bingham’s team walked to their assigned area at the regional competition Feb. 21, ready to compete. “They had to practice and learn everything has its place in a 10-foot cooking area where they have to not only prepare the food but also to cook it on two gas burners and put on the finishing touches,” said Bingham teacher Mallory Vanden Brink. Similar to The Great British Baking Show or Chopped reality TV shows, these high school culinary arts students are showcasing what they’ve learned and putting it to the test. At the central region contest, teams typically compete against 12 to 14 teams. Each team, which typically has five members, can only use two burners to prepare a threecourse meal consisting of an appetizer, entrée and dessert in 60 minutes. Student chefs are not allowed to use electricity. They are judged on techniques such as knife safety to menu planning and from creating a business plan to taste of the prepared meal. While four members of the team worked together to dice and mince, the fifth acts as manager and timekeeper, ensuring the team was on track to meet the 60-minute time limit. “They’re frying, braising, puree-ing,” Vanden Brink said. “They learn they are ca-
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pable of producing eloquent food. When they work together, they can accomplish great things.” Afterward, the team is given immediate feedback from the judges. Bingham’s team of junior Isaac Wakefield and seniors Hunter Delcambre, Madeline Hales, Nat Kittipanyapat and Isaac Moses is one of 70 ProStart programs in Utah. ProStart is a national two-year program for high school students that develops talent for restaurant and food service industry. Students learn culinary techniques, management skills, communication, customer service skills, math, nutrition, and workplace and food safety procedures. They also learn effective leadership, working under pressure and responsibility. Melva Sine, the president and CEO of the Utah Restaurant Association, which oversees Utah’s ProStart program, said the 20year program gives students real-life skills. “These competitors are able to think on their feet, know how to season or flavor, make a plate look as good as it tastes, work as a team to make a decision, and at the same time, know the proper knife safety, grilling, food handling, sanitation procedures,” she said. “It definitely will help them when they work and own their own restaurants.” This year, ProStart teams will be honored at a May 23 gala honoring the best in the state, including the team from Sandy’s Alta High, which won the state culinary arts championship in its first season and will represent Utah at nationals May 8–10 in Washington, D.C. l
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Eastlake students pledge to be heart healthy By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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n February, Eastlake Elementary students embraced healthy habits — with all their heart. Supported by the student council, Eastlake students participated in the Kids Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association. The program included a fundraising effort — with a contribution of more than $4,300 — as well as a push for all students to make heart-healthy choices during the month, said fifth-grade teacher and student council adviser Andrea Finau. “Our students are motivated to be their own superheroes and join together to help other kids who need heart help,” she said. “They’re learning the value of giving to their community and at the same time, developing heart-healthy habits.” Sixth-grader Miles Jeppson appreciated the impact of the challenge. “It’s amazing how many people are being helped with the money that we raised,” Miles said. Fifth-grader Samantha Kirkland chimed in, “I love the Kids Heart Challenge because we can help those in need, and it makes people feel good.” Classmate Ella Reading agreed. “It’s just a little effort, and it helps change a lot of kids’ lives,” she said. With the challenge, students could download the Kids Heart Challenge app and take a pledge to either exercise for 60 minutes per day, drink water instead of sugary soda or do something kind for someone. “We have signs up around school that are showing students are kind to one another,” Finau said. “There’s a sign that says, ‘Smile. You’re awesome’ in the bathroom or ‘You look great’ on the mirror. It’s another way of making our hearts happy.” The focus of healthy living comes with students learning healthy substitutes for junk food and encouragement to exercise. “We’ve had students jump rope or dance to a video,” Finau said. “We have a bunch of students who are running or walking or practicing more for their teams.” Finau added that a bonus to this is that many students are learning physical fitness skills they can use for the rest of their lives. Sixth-grade student Marriott Peedee said it united the school. “My favorite part was that it brings people together through helping others,” Marriott said. Fifth-grader Cade Erickson said it also motivated students. “It teaches people to get out of their seat, stop watching TV and start exercising,” he said. This is the first year Eastlake has participated in the Kids Heart Challenge. “We let the student council look over several fundraisers and decide what they like
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Eastlake student council supported the student body participating in the Kids Heart Challenge that raised more than $4,300 for the American Heart Association. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Elementary)
to do,” Finau said. “Last year, we helped with so students could dress as their favorite ath- the same time, making good memories while Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and we’ve lete or support their favorite team by wearing they’re in elementary school,” Finau said. l had food, clothing and book drives. This was team gear. something that the kids wanted to do as it “We’re making a big difference, and at challenges every student.” It even appealed to the student council since the mascot for the program is a shark, the same as Eastlake Elementary’s mascot. As students participate, they are rewarded with superhero key chains, which Finau said are “motivating.” However, students also know the importance behind the fundraiser and its significance, she said. “We’re hoping this opened their eyes to South Jordan Salt Lake City see that there are people who need help and that their donations can make an impact on people they don’t know,” Finau said. “Little things do make a difference.” Call Fourth-grader Harper Wise said the inspiration was helping those who needed it. to learn more about setting “I liked that so many participated in up a space for your event. helping others, and a lot of people aren’t just doing it for the prize,” Harper said. Classmate Sam Leggat added, “It was fun and helpful.” Many students did odd jobs at home and in their neighborhoods to bring in contributions. “Students baked and sold cookies, babysat, did little jobs for $1 or $2,” Finau said. “By donating their own money, it has become more meaningful, and they experience the true joy of giving.” The 22-member student council, which made posters and counted contributions for each class, also helped coordinate a sports 10333 South Jordan Gateway spirit day to tie into the monthlong program South Jordan, Utah, 84095
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here will be dancing, music, food and ways to celebrate cultures from every continent at American Academy of Innovation’s multicultural festival, but even more so, there will be an effort to raise awareness, network and help raise funds to improve education in a Guatemalan village. “Our students are hoping to make $10,000, which would leverage with local governments and international groups to add phase II to a trade school which will provide more technical skills,” said AAIU Academic Director Ryan Hagge. AAIU, a public charter school serving about 360 students, grades six through 12, in the Daybreak community is partnering with nonprofit organization, CHOICE Humanitarian, to work with rural communities, including a Guatemalan community, to help end extreme poverty. The multicultural festival will begin at 5 p.m., Saturday, May 18, with international food trucks where patrons can make purchases. Proceeds from drink purchases, available from the school, and a recommended $5 or more donation for the 6 p.m. program and concert, are earmarked for CHOICE Humanitarian efforts. It will be held at the school, 5410 South Jordan Parkway. At the outdoor festival, students have invited local bands with international music, Brigham Young University and University
of Utah international folkdance groups and prominent speakers, which they hope will have a range of appeal to individuals and families. Already committed to speak is doTERRA CEO David Sterling as well as several CHOICE Humanitarian directors. “We hope to attract a large, family-oriented crowd for good food, good music, good stories and a good cause,” Hagge said, adding that tents are secured if it is inclement weather. “This project is entirely student planned, directed and driven.” With a commitment to science, technology, engineering and math as well as experimental education, AAIU administrators felt that this partnership fit well into school goals, he said. “We emphasize student-driven opportunities, so they are using the skills and applying them to authentic learning opportunities,” Hagge said. “With this model, we are giving kids the chance to experience and solidify what they’re learning, then reflect upon it to improve their learning. CHOICE Humanitarian isn’t like some organizations where they just go in and help them out and leave. They get local people with natural leadership involved and to take ownership. They’ll work with the local government to leverage funds so they can make it a sustainable transformation from poverty.” In addition to this two-hour festival,
AAIU is partnering with CHOICE Humanitarian to host a multicultural festival Saturday, May 18 at the school campus. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
AAIU students are hoping to raise awareness of what these villages need and what people can do to help. As ambassadors, AAIU students invited potential corporations to partner with CHOICE Humanitarian at a recent breakfast. They’ve also reached out to area schools, inviting them to participate with them in CHOICE Humanitarian projects. Thirty-six students in two CHOICE Innovation classes also are connecting with
Guatemalan villages to create digital storybooks compiled of written, video and audio information about who they are and what it’s like to live there, in an effort to post and share their information. “This will help tell their stories, so people have a better understanding of the Guatemalan culture and people,” Hagge said. “It’s not just about helping poor people or how to solve a problem, but it puts a face to the people and helps make relationships.” l
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6-1, allowing four of those six runs in the opening inning. Bingham made four errors and registered six hits. The following day, the Miners fell 9-2 at home. In this outing, nearly the opposite occurred from the previous game, as American Fork tallied five of its seven runs in the last inning. Bingham collected seven hits but made three errors. Luckily for the Miners, they have plenty more games to iron out the wrinkles and climb up the standings. Bingham plays each region foe three times and only has to finish in the top four of the five-team region to qualify for the postseason. Wet and snowy weather had made it difficult to play all scheduled games at the appointment time. At our press deadline, the Miners had played three region games, but other teams in the league had played five. Following a three-game series with Lone Peak April 23, 24 and 26, the Miners next take on Pleasant Grove April 30, May 1 and May 3, followed by a trio of outings against Westlake May 6, 7 and 8. Bingham wraps up the regular season with a non-region game against Lehi on the road on May 10. l
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This was absolutely a surprise and such an honor,” Eastlake third-grade dual-immersion teacher Jennifer Robinson said shortly after the “prize patrol” walked into her room to present her with balloons as a Jordan School District’s outstanding educator of the year. “I’m grateful. I love what I do. It’s so awesome to watch the students learn and grow through the school year.” That prize patrol included Jordan School District Superintendent Patrice Johnson, Mayor Dawn Ramsey, Jordan Board of Education and Jordan Education Foundation and others, including the honoree’s family. Robinson was one of 17 teachers and one principal who was selected and honored as an “Outstanding Educator of the Year” by the Jordan Education Foundation. Other South Jordan teachers honored with the top award include South Jordan Elementary’s Mallory Morrill, Welby Elementary’s Haley McCall and Valley High’s Melinda Fatani. “This is the best day of the year,” Ramsey said. “The teachers’ reactions are so neat; their families are there; it’s just a great way our community can come together to support education.” The honorees were not only surprised at their schools, but they also were honored at an April 10 dinner, where a Bingham High School student, Savanna Seuss, received a $2,000 scholarship. Also, five other Jordan District high school students received $2,000 scholarships. The evening also included two new scholarships, one earmarked for a West Jordan High student and the first-ever scholarship in honor of Johnson, who will be retiring in June. While many recipients enjoyed the evening, Robinson didn’t attend, giving the presenters her own surprise: She would be on her honeymoon during the recognition dinner. “It’s all so exciting, and getting that award blew my mind away,” she said. “How do you have two once-in-a-lifetime events happen at the same time?” Robinson’s nomination showed students progressing and excelling at standardized assessments but also giving students personal attention. “She helped my son so much last year,” one parent said. “He was really struggling with reading and math. He wasn’t very confident in himself because he wasn’t on the same level as the other kids. But by the end of third grade, his confidence had grown so much. Ms. Robinson showed him that even though things are challenging and hard that he could do anything.” Parents of South Jordan Elementary’s outstanding educator of the year, Mallory Morrill, feel the same way. “As a parent and volunteer, I see firsthand how much she loves and cares for each student. She celebrates each child’s successes and works to help each improve,” one said in Morrill’s nomination.
Others mentioned Morrill’s instructional creativity when after reading “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” they returned from recess to find large items of food made out of fabric spread all over their desks and classroom. “We were talking about measurements and different kinds of weather, so after lunch, I put up giant bacon, ice cream, spaghetti, eggs, carrots — different things I had sewn — so they could measure them and have their photos taken with them as they retold the story,” the first-grade teacher said. “They really had fun, and it’s memorable.” Morrill said she was pleased families could remember so many of her classroom teaching moments. “It was very touching,” she said about the nomination letters Principal Ken Westwood gave her at a school assembly where she was surprised with the honor. “They are specific things that kids remembered, what parents saw I was doing. I didn’t expect that. Just to be recognized and hear these nice words really is very sweet.” Jordan Education Foundation Executive Director Steven Hall said it is the recognition teachers receive that is what they appreciate. “The board of directors at Jordan Education Foundation wants to reach out and recognize an outstanding teacher in each school because they are the bedrock of our community,” he said. Other South Jordan honorees included Daybreak’s Katharine Bolliger, Elk Meadows’ Laura Packard, Golden Fields’ Stephanie Murray, Jordan Ridge’s Becky Worwood, Monte Vista’s Heather Miller, Elk Ridge Middle’s Jonathan Lawes, South Jordan Middle’s Laraine Lawes, and Bingham High’s Alexus Brecht Waite. From there, the top 18 educators from across the District were selected. At Welby Elementary, resource teacher Haley McCall was on her lunch break in the faculty room when the prize patrol surprised her. “I was bright red,” she said about the surprise. “It means a lot to be recognized for my time and effort.” McCall’s teaching efforts excel beyond the typical classroom, to one that includes introducing and now coaching the school’s robotics teams, a coding club and creating family math and STEM nights. “These are life skills for our students to learn for post-secondary schools and for their future lives,” Haley said. Principal Jen Fisher said that not only is her emphasis on STEM but also helping struggling students. “She’s working with all of our students in school, encouraging them to learn and succeed,” she said. Teachers agree. In her nomination, one teacher wrote: “When Haley was on my team, I had a class full of struggling students both
South Jordan Elementary first-grade teacher Mallory Morrill, smiles after learning she was named Jordan School District’s outstanding educator of the year. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
academically and behaviorally. I was overwhelmed by them and couldn’t get on top of things in any aspect of my class. Haley came to my rescue and volunteered to take one of my hardest students into her class. I watched as she worked wonders with this student. She took a personal interest in her and helped her succeed. I think of her example often of empowering students to make good choices and thrive in school.” At Valley High, Melinda Fatani also faces challenges as a special education teacher. “Valley students may be different stories than other high school students,” she said. “I lived most of my life sheltered, with wonderful support of my family and friends. I love being able to share that with these students, to let them know they have someone on their team.” Fatani said in her recommendation that she was acknowledged for helping students from having someone to talk to or how she has helped many students struggling with math, like she did as a student. “It wasn’t until I had a math teacher who was really good at demonstrating how to solve problems that I really understood and wanted to help other students understand them,” she said “When they finish that first quarter with good grades, they’re really proud of themselves, and that’s really neat to see.” One of her students even said, “I don’t like math, but I really like my math teacher.”
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City Council approves developer agreement for 55-Plus Leisure Villas community By Jennifer J. Johnson | j.johnson@mycityjournals.com The Leisure Villas development is moving ahead toward its next milestone, but the path has been – and, likely, will yet be - anything but leisurely. South Jordan Leisure Villas is a proposal for a 168-unit, age 55-plus project with a density of 4.2 units per acre on a 40-acre parcel adjacent to Salt Lake Community College, at approximately 3400 West and 9500 South. A zoning application for the master-planned, 55-plus community cleared the SoJo Planning Commission in a close 3-2 vote Tuesday, March 26. The following Tuesday, April 2, the City Council approved the project with a 4-1 margin. In specific, the council approved a resolution for a development agreement with Leisure Villas, including a floating-zone ordinance, and a zoning change for the land parcel from public to rezoned-residential. (Technical-speak is the zone has been changed from “A-5” agricultural and “R-1.8 residential-1.8 units/acre” to “R-M-5” residential-5 units/acre.) The “floating-zone” designation specifies land conditions before zoning can be approved. The zone, therefore, “floats” until the final application is approved, and only then is the zoning added to an official zoning map. City Attorney Ryan Loose attempted to clarify this for residents concerned about what they considered a hasty process. “We can’t even get a plat agreement until we have an agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) that is acceptable to you,” he explained, then promised “We will make sure it is done right.” Approval from the Planning Commission and City Council advances the project to its next hurdles. The proposal has been met with strong resident discord and charges the area is already beset with inadequate, dangerous transportation planning for the existing land use, the proposed infill ignores the natural assets and green space of the area, and project plans are moving too swiftly. Residents have challenged everything from the findings of traffic-impact studies by third-party consultants to planning suggestions from city transportation and planning engineers. This level of distrust is echoed in the 2019 South Jordan Citizen Survey from Y2 Analytics, which finds resident opinion of the city’s “Planning, Zoning, and Building Services” is the lowest-rated discipline of 18 services, garnering just 61 percent approval, versus the high of 86 for the top-rated services. One of the more intriguing challenges to the Leisure Villas development included raising the issue of air quality as an issue of regional development for the newly-forming Southwest Quadrant Mayors Council. Rogue development: A SLCC story? SLCC has owned the 40-acre parcel and left it undeveloped for decades. A master
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plan from the college, dating back to 1996, indicates plans for a green-space park for the area, a point which the developer’s own representative, Dan McCay, seemed to legitimize. “SLCC said the park was a compensation for the amount of traffic they were proposing.” SLCC now indicates it will not amend its master plan until the parcel is sold. Some members of the city council expressed fear that SLCC could go rogue with the 40-acre parcel, potentially adding one or more buildings to the space, or undertaking some other action non-conducive to already traffic-burdened neighborhoods bordering the currently vacant land parcel. Again, Leisure Village’s McCay seemed to speak against this as a theory, citing Ramsey’s significant “political capital” with power brokers at the state level and indicating SLCC’s proven strategy of developing satellite campuses throughout the valley as a strategy of better serving/reaching communities, versus over-building grander bricks-and-mortar headquarter campuses. “Frankly, it scares me to death what could happen with that particular piece of property,” said Brad Marlor, councilman for District 2. Marlor is the council representative for the neighborhoods being impacted by the potential development. “A residential development is much better than having the community college put a bunch of dorms or buildings there…“I am not sure where the college would go.” Loose gave credence to Marlor’s point of view, indicating that, as a state entity, SLCC’s development interests would trump those of a municipality like South Jordan. Once again, Leisure Villas McCay seemed to downplay this as a possibility, indicating the city has extreme good will on a statewide basis and the college would seek to be a good partner. As a commuter campus and a community college, as opposed to a university, SLCC itself has no student housing. District 3 Councilman Don Shelton advanced the logic most heard throughout the night in support of Leisure Villas. Shelton noted, “This project will be the lowest impact on the community…I feel like I have to support it.” Shelton’s comments were followed by District 1 Councilman Patrick Harris stating, “If we reject this, we’re going to be cut out of this,” referring to the city’s ability to work with SLCC, West Jordan City, and other constituents in terms of an updated SLCC master plan, which would decidedly impact the area. ‘The best worst thing’ During the councilmen’s comments, about half of the residents started filing out of the chamber, with chatter heard during multiple council members’ speeches. An unidentified member of the developer’s own team made reference to “We’re the best worst thing” for a parcel where “some-
“Houses don’t drive cars, people do” was Leisure Villas Vice President Dave Erickson’s comment about a senior community being a low-impact traffic contributor to an area beset with traffic woes.
thing’s going to happen with this property.” The sole dissenting City Council vote came from District 5 Councilman Jason McGuire. McGuire has been disparaging of the development in previous meetings, citing what he considers an inappropriate, high-density feel of the developers’ other 55-plus communities in neighboring Southwest Quadrant cities Herriman and West Jordan. Dave Erickson, vice president for Leisure Villas, critiqued McGuire’s as “rich,” given McGuire’s living in and representing the interests of his high-density Daybreak-dwelling and Daybreak-developing constituents. “While I think they do offer a quality product,” McGuire said prior to the vote. “The density does not match the existing neighborhood. This is an infill project. It should be developed in harmony with existing development.” McGuire cited the tradeoffs in terms of quality of life and traffic impacts in exchange for a dubious payoff—“We’re getting a decorated detention pond.” “I just don’t feel like we are getting any value in a tradeoff for the higher density.” Development agreement offers ‘greater degree of predictability’ Approval from the council gives the project developers the right to pursue rezoning the land through use of a “development agreement,” which Planning Director Steven Schaefermeyer said, while “being a process a little different from a standard rezone,” is a difference which is positive for the community, in garnering “a greater degree of predictability” for the outcome of the project. City officials indicated approving the development agreement and having input into a controlled purchasing of the land from SLCC would, ultimately, provide SoJo with more control over many resident concerns, including traffic. The development agreement already comprises developer concessions, based on the input of residents. “They [developer Leisure Villas] have, I believe,
made an effort to reach out,” observed Schaefermeyer. An example of resident input translating to developer commitments included the need for a protected median or “a High-T Intersection” at 9800 South. The High-T is a three-way road intersection, usually used on high-traffic roads and dual carriageways. It comprises a raised median and a physical barrier for traffic and offers “a little more safety,” indicated Schaefermeyer. Schaefermeyer’s staff recommended the city approve the development agreement, but underscored the project is far from being out of the woods, and the process, going forward, would include even more community input. “As a City Council we have asked many questions, received studies and data from independent experts, then had those findings reviewed by our own experts at the City, to try to understand what the best conclusion would be,” said Ramsey in a prepared statement. “We have exhausted our options and determined that out of every realistic scenario we have available to us, this 55+ development is the least impactful on residents, traffic, safety, and schools. We understand that many residents in the immediate area are frustrated with the sudden change and want to see the field owned by SLCC remain a field, but they have decided to sell the land for development.” “I don’t think any of you have been out to that lovely field [and] horse property... many people have bees and chickens,” said resident Natalie Christianson. “We’re paving paradise and putting up an $84 million shed. One-third of South Jordan is owned by Kennecott. We don’t need another senior community. We need a park, a field, another green space where we don’t have people, people, people… cars, cars, cars.” “I do not understand the railroad of energy to build this now,” observed resident Tom Partridge.
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Miners off to good start in region soccer race By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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t’s no secret that Region 4 has some of the most talented teams in the state when it comes to boys soccer. Bingham was right in the thick of things at the halfway point of the schedule. After six league contests, Bingham was 3-1-2, good enough for 11 points. At this juncture, the Miners were two points in front of Pleasant Grove, which was 3-1-0. Head coach Leo Gonzalez is pleased with his team’s performance, particularly with how well his pupils prepare and play every game. “The team is playing with consistency, which is one of the main factors why we are performing well so far,” he said. “Other reasons are experience, maturity level and executing our game plan, which is one of the main aspect of the game that we address with our players before and during our games.” Bingham won its first two region games, 2-0 over American Fork on March 15 and 1-0 over Westlake on March 20. During the first six-game span, the team also tied Lone Peak 1-1 on March 22 and finished in a 2-2 deadlock with Westlake when the two squads got together on April 15 for a rematch. In the second meeting with American Fork on April 10, the Cavemen got the better of the Miners 1-0. All of the team’s first six league games were decided by two or fewer goals, and only one was decided by more than a single goal. That two-goal margin was a 4-2 victory over Lone Peak on March 27. In this offensive showcase, the Miners scored three goals after halftime. Brayden Davis, Corbin Lowrance, Spencer Tate and Trey Nwidiabu each scored. Coming into the season, Gonzalez knew he had to find a
way to blend some newcomers with his veterans. He said the underclassmen have helped solidify the makeup of the team. “We have a solid group of younger players that are adding value and experience to our team,” he said. “The transition has been positive, and they have helped with our experienced players naturally. The challenge has been giving enough minutes to those younger players; we have a deep team in every position. That’s a good problem to have as coaches.” With a smaller region, the Miners play every league foe three times, giving the team some unique opportunities ahead. Gonzalez is confident in his players and what they can accomplish. At the halfway point of the region campaign, he praised his players for their dedication and camaraderie. “I appreciate the deep understanding our players are having on what we are trying to accomplish this season,” he said. “They are committed and are working hard to reaching our goals. We are working hard to have a disciplined team working as one unit, one goal and united in all aspects—from consistency at practice, to execution during games. We have a good group of players and solid captains that are guiding the team in a positive way.” But Bingham is shooting for more than simply getting to the playoffs. The players and coaches are aiming to stay atop the standings and enter the playoffs as the region’s No. 1 seed. Brayden Davis lines up for a shot in a game earlier this season for the “Playing unselfish soccer, sticking to our game plan and Bingham boys soccer team. (Photo courtesy of Leo Gonzalez) better managing each game will be the keys for us,” Gonzalez said. “If we do that, we can play at the highest level. We need to pay united as one unit.” l
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With mostly new cast of players, Bingham softball seeing improvement By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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s the 2019 campaign began, Bingham softball coach Mikki Jackson knew she had a challenging road in front of her. Bingham was breaking in several new players at practically every position on the field. As one might expect, the Miners had some early season struggles, but the team appears to be getting its footing and gelling into a strong unit. The Miners went 2-2 at a tournament in St. George to start the year. Following this, Bingham suffered four consecutive losses, two of them by double-digits. Heading into an April 2 games at Kearns, the Miners were just 2-6, having lost nearly as many games (eight) as it had the entire previous season. That’s when Jackson’s team began to turn the tables. Bingham recorded four wins in a row heading into a home game with Pleasant Grove on April 23. Included in the streak was a region victory over Westlake on April 12 by the count of 9-2. In that outing, the Miners registered hit after hit, tallying 12 on the day, including a triple from Eliza Chapple. A quartet of other players—Aubree Hogan, Averi Hanny, Emily Dority and Paige Braunbeck—each hit doubles. The nine runs tied a season high, which Bingham had matched in two other games. Another nine-run effort came in a 9-7 win over Bear River on April 4. Bingham
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managed to hold on for the victory despite getting outscored 5-0 in the final two innings. The Miners had 11 hits in this game, highlighted by a home run from Hogan. Bingham’s other victories during its four-game winning streak came against Kearns by the count of 7-3 and against Springville, 4-0 on April 5. Hogan hit a double and a triple against Kearns and hit another double against Springville. In that shutout victory, Hanny got the win, helping to limit Springville to just two hits the entire game. Individually, Hogan has put up some nice numbers, belting three home runs and adding eight doubles and a triple. Dority has added a pair of home runs, while Hanny is a perfect 5-0 on the mound. The Miners were off for Spring Break during the week of April 15–19. By the time they returned to the diamond, they brought their 1-1 Region 4 mark into the final eightgame stretch. Six of these games will be league matchups. The team will also take on non-region foes Clearfield (May 3) and Tooele (May 7). Bingham faces off with every region opponent twice and must finish in the top four out of five teams in order to once against qualify for the state tournament. Last season, the Miners went undefeated in Region 4 and then won their first three games at state before dropping a pair. l
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drove over a nail and didn’t realize it. We often don’t look at the tires on the passenger side since we don’t approach the car from that direction, checking regularly allows you to examine those opposite side wheels. It will keep your car’s handling in its best condition. Each vehicle can have different appropriate PSI (measurement for tire pressure), but when temperatures drop, so Blinkers and blind spots Driving 101. If you plan on changing does the pressure in your tires. lanes, let others in on your secret. Everyone Keep car maintained will appreciate it. Others want to know what Since you’ll be regularly checking the you are planning. tires, might as well keep regularly schedLikewise, if you see a blinker come uled maintenance on your car. This can range on indicating your lane is that car’s desired from oil changes to transmission flushes. destination, let it in. This isn’t the Daytona Simply checking windshield washer fluid or 500. We are not racing for $19 million. It is the antifreeze level in your car’s reservoir can common courtesy, if we want people to use prevent serious issues happening on the road. their blinkers, then we should reward them Wash your car especially after storms for doing so. or if you’ve parked under a pine tree where Remember the blinker doesn’t automat- birds can drop their white business on the ically assume safe passage to the next lane. hood or sap could drip onto the roof. Left And while your car’s sensors in the rearview untreated, these outdoor stains can ruin the mirrors are helpful, they are not omniscient. paint on your vehicle. Check your blind spot with your own eyes. Drive defensively There’s a reason it’s called a “blind” spot. This means keeping distance between
troubling and you probably shouldn’t be behind a steering wheel. Also you can’t always see what’s in front of the car before you. They may have to slam on their brakes due to an unexpected obstruction. If you rear end them, insurance rarely works out in your favor. This can also mean slowing down on wet roads or not weaving in and out of traffic. Distractions This is the No. 1 reason for accidents. This is not limited to using the cell phone, though texting, checking news alerts or making a phone call are all terrible decisions to make while driving.
It also extends to dozing off or checking the price at the gas station you just passed. Be alert, stay vigilant. Other drivers may suddenly stop, they may not see you as you yield or turn. By staying engaged and sharp, your reactions can be sharper and you may even anticipate what other drivers are looking to do. One way to stay engaged is to vary your daily commute. Changing your routine alerts your brain, breaking you from the monotonous snooze you may find yourself after traveling certain routes hundreds of times. These habits are important and it is not overdramatic to say that they could save a life.
Tire pressure you and the car in front of you. This one is almost as simple as the first. Touching their bumper does nothing for Check your tire pressure on a regular basis you. And if you need to get that close to read to know if there is a small leak. Maybe you their license plate or sticker, your eyesight is
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The UPS Store in Daybreak is veteran owned and operated by Keith and Juli.
The UPS Store in Daybreak operates a little outside of the box. While they certainly perform tasks one might expect at a UPS store, like shipping and receiving, the main focus in on printing. From standard prints, to cards, to mailers, to flyers and brochures, to pictures, to posters, to banners, to signs, this UPS Store at 5414 Daybreak Parkway is a
one-stop print-shop. “Customers naturally come in for shipping,” said owner Keith, “but my main focus is printing.” To emphasize Keith’s point, the physical focus of the store when a customer walks in, is an oversized printer for wide-format printing. The printer is capable of printing pictures, posters and banners. After the desired item is printed, the UPS Store team can mount the printing on a variety of different physical mounts such as foam. In addition to oversized printing, the UPS Store accommodates large quantities. For example, a local dance company will often order thousands of flyers at a time for a handful of events throughout the year. For small business owners, mailers are often the product of interest. The UPS Store can not only help print the mailers but coordinate with the postal service to get those mailers delivered directly to every door. Customers can pick the routes they want, based on demographics or other similar information. For the best print order, Keith recommends submitting the request online, either through email or their online portal. By do-
ing so, it allows his team time to review the print request and address any possible errors. When customers stop by with a thumb drive, that time is minimized greatly. In addition to printing, The UPS Store provides the following services: shipping, mailbox rentals, packing, binding, passport photos, notary, faxing, and finishing services like lamination. For shipping, Keith reported that his team really cares about the packages entrusted to their care. They pack with regard to fragility and “have the sincere motive to get it there right.” In addition, Keith and his crew are the trusted guardians of mailboxes which customers can rent. There are many benefits to renting from the UPS store, instead of the postal service. One of which is the physical wall protecting the mailboxes. So, it only makes sense that each mailbox has a physical address. Additionally, Keith and his team can receive pallet-sized shipments for customers. If a customer receives an oversized shipment, they can take it in back overnight if needed. These mailboxes are great for small businesses and individuals.
Shredding services are also offered. There are two shredding bins in the righthand corner of Keith’s UPS store. Each receptacle resembles a trash can, but with a slit on top so customers can deposit their materials. In addition, each receptacle is locked. Only the vendor for the shredding service has the key to open the receptacles, ensuring the protecting of privacy. This, by far, is one of the most popular services. “They were emptied two days ago and they are already half full,” reported Keith. Every spring, The UPS Store hosts a shredding event where discounted rates are offered for shredding services. It might be one of the biggest events of the year for The UPS Store, as many people come out for free snow cones, too. The aim is to schedule this event after tax season, so Keith is thinking about hosting it in June this year. The UPS Store in Daybreak is veteran owned and operated by Keith, and his wife Juli. Along with the couple, a five-person team keeps the store running smoothly. So smoothly, that this UPS Store is ranked within the top 20 of the 50 within the state.
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pring is the time for new beginnings… after graduations. When attending those events, you’ll overhear stories about someone’s parents buying them a new car for graduation, or someone’s rich relative flying them and their three closest friends to an island for a few weeks. Depending on how many people you know who are graduating, and how high the expectations have been set for you, buying gifts for grads can be expensive. Instead of spending more money, try one of these do-it-yourself (DIY) gift ideas. One of the most common DIY graduation gifts are graduation leis, similar to those Polynesian garlands of flowers, but without the flowers. You’ll need a lot of plastic wrap for this one. Gather the things you wish to include in your lei. This may include snacksized candy bars, gift cards, rolled-up dollar bills, mints, etc. Be very careful as you lay out a long piece of plastic wrap. (Alternatively, you may choose to use smaller pieces of plastic wrap and tie all the pieces together at the end.) Place all your goodies out, side by side, leaving about 2 inches between each item, down one edge of the plastic wrap. Roll that plastic wrap over to trap the goodies in their new packaging. After you have wrapped all the items thoroughly, tie each of the spaces between goodies together. Alternatively, if you’re talented with origami, you can fold dollar bills and tie them together to create a
beautiful flower-resembling lei. If you, or your graduating human, really likes being cheesy (like me, I usually go socheesy I approach Gouda territory), you can make small graduation caps to put on almost anything you may think of. You’ll need a circular base, something resembling a lid of a jar or a bottlecap, some parchment paper, a button, and some string. Wrap the parchment paper around the circular base and glue or tape it down. Then, glue or tape a squareshaped piece of parchment paper on top of the circular base to create the top of the cap. Glue or tape (hot glue might work best for this part) a button to the middle of the top of the square-shaped parchment paper. Lastly, wrap the string, (which needs to be tied to create a circle, with cut segments of the string draped through the middle, and tied together to create a tassel) over the button. As mentioned, almost anything can be capped. You might buy a small jar from your local Michael’s or Handy Dandy (my nickname for Hobby Lobby) and make the lid of the jar a graduation cap. Then you can fill the jar with candy, gift cards, anything your heart desires. You can do the same thing with a lightbulb and use a cheesy saying about how bright the graduate’s future is. You could put little graduation caps on a handful of different candies. You might even attach a cap to the lid of a drink tumbler and fill the tumbler
with confetti and the aforementioned goodies. Lastly, you could stick a cap on the top of a money cake: a cake made out of rolled-up dollar bills placed in a circular shape. When you’re attending graduations, with your DIY gift proudly in hand, also remember to bring your fully-charged camera or smartphone for pictures afterward and lots of tissues for the proud moment when your graduate takes the stage. l
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