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ore than 400 people flocked to Bingham High School’s auditorium to attend South Jordan’s City Council meeting on Aug. 7. South Jordan’s city council chambers were then filled on Aug. 21. The reason: Glenmoor Golf Course.

(To learn more about the history leading up to this council meeting and related action, visit southjordanjournal.com and search for the article: Why the future of Glenmoor golf course is in jeopardy.)

A line of people ready to speak on this issue began forming up the auditorium’s isle way.

Many were wearing blue T-shirts reading ”Save Glenmoor.”

All of the public comments heard that night urged the council to save the golf course. The majority of comments were in favor of placing a bonding question for Glenmoor Golf Course on the November 2018 Election Ballot.

Darci Olsen, a PGA professional working at Glenmoor, said, “I am a South Jordan resident, and I support my family based on the golf course. Glenmoor has history and is part of the community. The golf course has been thriving this year. I hope it can stay and continue to thrive.”

Throughout the night, many residents spoke about the work Olsen does at Glenmoor.

“On record, 160 to 200 kids come and go, in and out, of that course with the youth programs,” said resident Denise Larson. “Darci runs one of the best. There is a nonprofit that refunds the golf course for rounds played by the youth. Glenmoor is in the top five in the nation.”

Another PGA professional, Anna Fischer, spoke about the importance of the golf course.

“PGA uses that golf course for championships and youth,” she said. “We pay a green fee there. Many kids build livelihoods at Glenmoor Golf Course.”

Many residents also spoke about the importance of Glenmoor Golf Course for the youth population within the area.

“There’s a young man that comes from West Jordan on his golf cart with his clubs in tow behind him,” said resident Joanne Smith.

“I see him drive that golf cart from West Jordan across the old Bingham Highway just so he can

South Jordan may end up owning Glenmoor Golf Course as many residents urge them to take out a bond for purchase. (Horrocks Report)

go golfing.”

Resident Riley Anderson told a similar story.

“We met a kid on that golf course,” Anderson said. “He had the scrappiest clubs you could ever imagine. He had no dad, and his mom was an alcoholic. He lived on that golf course. I truly believe that golf course saved his life because it gave him a purpose.”

Resident Brad Benthom had more positive experience to share about the golf course.

“I have a more unique perspective,” he said. “I’m a retired coach from Bingham; 27 years as a golf coach. I saw futures form at that course. I’ve seen kids drag their bags in with their head down, and I’ve also seen them with their heads high.

Just last week, I was at golf tryouts picking up my grandson who made the team. We have a wonderful community of kids.”

“I speak for many West

Jordan residents,” said Johnny Wire. “We are also in support of saving this golf course. My son is standing behind me, not lacking in ambition or confidence. The benefits of Glenmoor run deeper than golf, beauty and open space.

The youth learn lessons that will benefit them their entire lives.”

Johnny’s son, Jackson, said, “I’ve been playing on this golf course since I was 4 years old. It would be a tragedy if you were to take it down.”

One of the other main concerns threaded through many of the public comments was concern for the open space provided by the golf course.

“I bought a golf cart,” resident Greg Downs said. “I pile my grandkids on that golf cart, and we ride out over to Glenmoor. We saw seven foxes the other night: two big bucks, two pair of mating owls. Glenmore is sort of the central park for us. We want that green space.”

Joe Johnson, a developer who owns the

villas on the 18th Fairway, spoke directly to the councilmembers.

“In your lifetime, you will not see another golf course developed in the city,” he said.

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Local food pantry aims to bridge hunger gap

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ccording to Feeding America, a U.S. hunger relief nonprofit, 41 million people in the United States struggle with going hungry.

Of those 41 million people, a quarter are children. The decision to form St. Andrew’s Food Pantry was a no brainer.

“Anyone that needs food is welcome to come and get it,” said Mary Jane Smith, who serves as co-chairwoman for the food pantry.

The food pantry serves Riverton, Draper, South Jordan, Bluffdale, Herriman and West Jordan. Pantry officials do ask to see an ID, but even if they are not from the area, they will not turn anyone away.

“If for someone reason they are outside the area, we will give them food this time, and will refer them to a closer pantry,” said Smith.

The Panty is a nonprofit organization and are partnered with the Utah Food Bank, which is where most of the food donations come from.

“We have no one that receives a salary,” Smith said. “We rely on donations completely.”

The idea to form the food pantry originat-

ed with a joint effort by St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and Christ the King Lutheran Church, who at the time were both meeting at the Megaplex in South Jordan.

“We decided that between the two of us that we could start collecting food,” Smith said.

“We took some food to the food bank when it was up in Salt Lake City. As it progressed, we realized that there was a need for a distribution area here in South Valley.”

They then decided to officially form the St. Andrew’s Food Pantry and operate out of the basement of the church.

Smith also hopes to receive support from the community. She and her colleagues at the Pantry accept money, food or someone’s time.

The pantry takes canned goods, non-perishable food items, fresh produce from a resident’s gardens or any types of food people use.

“You name it, we need it,,” Smith said.

“Whatever we get we give out.”

You can volunteer at the Pantry Wednesday’s starting at 7:30 a.m. to help unload the

trucks, stock and package the groceries. There are also volunteer hours on Thursday’s starting at 4 p.m. to help with sorting and distributing.

“We like to have young people like Scouts or any youth organizations because they can help carry the groceries out to our client’s cars,” said Smith.

The pantry has been running for about 12 years and currently serves around 120 families a week. It’s expanded its services throughout the valley. In 2011, it distributed 65 tons of food and estimated that it served more than 2,500 households. In 2016 the numbers grew to 78 tons and more than 5,500 households served.

The biggest thing Smith wants people to know is that anyone is welcome to use the pantry, and she can always use volunteers.

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Continued from front page... “Your predecessors were the founding fathers of Glenmoor. They left a legacy you have an opportunity to maintain and preserve. Preserving that golf course and its legacy will be felt for generations and generations.”

“My concern is for our city,” said resident Jackie Pace. “People have moved to South Jordan for a certain kind of living; part of that includes a golf course and open spaces. If we start stacking housing and apartments, one against the other, we are not going to be any different than any other city around us. Why should a city pay for a golf course? We pay for a lot of amenities in the city that we don’t use. I don’t have children going to school, but I pay all of those taxes willingly.”

For three hours, the South Jordan City Council listened to public comment. After the final resident wishing to speak was heard, two presentations were given: One was a Horrocks Report on a public engagement initiative about Glenmoor, and the other was a summary by Y2 Analytics about a survey they conducted regarding public opinion about Glenmoor.

The Horrocks Staff pulled information from 2,188 completed surveys with 1,300 submitted comments. Their final report was that the general obligation bond was the preferred option for residents.

The Y2 Analytics Report pulled information from just under 1,000 surveys. Results revealed that many people already thought the golf course was city or county owned.

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WORK WITH SOMEONE YOU South Jordan may end up owning Glenmoor Golf Course, as many residents urge city leaders to take out a bond for purchase. (Horrocks Report)

using $40,000 of tax payer money to put this issue on the ballot, especially after representatives from Y2 Analytics concluded that the vote would fail.

On Aug. 21, the city council unanimously voted to put the issue on the ballot. Every elected official voiced support for keeping the golf course as is, though were skeptical of doing so through the currently proposed bond. Council and city staff are looking for alternate solutions.

They plan to revisit the matter at the Sept. 4 city council meeting.

The issue of Glenmoor Golf Course is still ongoing. City Attorney Ryan Loose has been asked to negotiate for a lower price in order to take out a bond. There is also uncertainty about what happens with the ballot if a private buyer comes into the picture.

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County Fair fetches the family fun

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he Salt Lake County FarmFest featured dozens of events and activities at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park and Fairgrounds in South Jordan.

The old Western flavor could be found in the petting zoo, pony rides, kids racing sheep and square dancing lessons. Jr. livestock shows

were held in addition to barrel races and a junior rodeo.

The three-day event also produced countless awards for creative entries in competitive exhibits such as creative arts, ceramics, fine arts, home arts sewing and needling, home arts foods, photography, rabbits, pigeons, poultry,

The pole vaulting competition was run by the Utah Pole Vault Academy. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Ike runs his horse through the junior rodeo at the Salt Lake County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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horticulture and agriculture.

4-H, a youth development program, also had various workshops on activities such as soap carving, gardening, sewing, decorating with rhinestones, learning about wildlife and healthy living.

Other events included: Backyard BBQ

Competition, Parade of Breeds, educational booths, races, tailgating games and even a pole vaulting competition with Utah Pole Vault Academy.

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Sofia runs her horse through the junior rodeo at the Salt Lake County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Participants in the pole vaulting competition arc their bodies to clear the bar at the Salt Lake County Fair. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Ike runs his horse through the junior rodeo at the Salt Lake County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 11. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

The pole vaulting competition was run by the Utah Pole Vault Academy. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Participants in the pole vaulting competition arc their bodies to clear the bar at the Salt Lake County Fair. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Participants in the pole vaulting competition arc their bodies to clear the bar at the Salt Lake County Fair.

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By Cassie Goff | cassie@mycityjournals.com

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s part of the Truth in Taxation process, any municipality wishing to raise property taxes must have a public hearing. On Aug. 7, South Jordan City Council voted to raise property taxes in a 4-1 vote.

The meeting began with a 10-minute video explaining the details and need for the proposed property tax increase. As the city continues to experience vast residential growth and related commercial growth, the need for a new public safety hub on the west side of the city has risen.

Fire Chief Andy Butler and Police Chief Jeff Carr both expressed concern around response times.

“The call volume on the west side has shown an increase in calls,” said Carr. “There is a need for a sub-station in the west side of the city.”

The proposed property tax increase (the rate of which would be approximately $19 per year for a home valued at $400,000) would generate money to help fund a new Public Safety Center, addressing the concern of both chiefs.

The center would house a new fire station, a police sub-station, some administrative city services and provide additional community space.

The total estimated cost for the building is set at $12.8 million.

“Tonight’s proposal is an investment in our future and critical to meet the needs of today,” said City Manager Gary Whatcott during the video.

At approximately 6:46 p.m., Mayor Dawn Ramsey opened the public comment session.

She reminded the audience that the session would need to close at 7:02 p.m.

A few residents spoke in favor of the proposed property tax increase during the Truth in Taxation public hearing.

“The council was forward thinking on this,” said resident Brian Maxwell. “I am in full support of this tax increase, and I never thought I would say that.”

However, the majority of residents opposed the tax increase.

“I’m being taxed to death by the state and city,” said resident Crystal Hansen. “I am in charge of my household’s budget. If someone needs some money, I rework my budget to find the money. I don’t put it on someone else. I can find money in my budget. Why can’t you?”

Resident Judd Bedaford also spoke about the expensiveness of taxes. “I’m here to raise the voice for the fixed-income people. An increase in property tax means a decrease in spendable money for the elderly.”

“I am against any further tax increases, even when designated for specific projects,” said resident Rex Perry. “Make a smaller facility that would meet current needs that could be expanded in the future.”

Resident Andrew Hill had a similar sentiment.

“Before you consider taxing for more buildings, if you have the land, wait and allow the growth of the city to pay for the new

The South Jordan City Council voted to raise property taxes, even after many residents voiced their opposition during a shortened public hearing.

things,” Hill said.

“Quit blowing the bank,” said resident Kevin Tom. “Three of you (gesturing toward the council) are MBAs and are smart enough to know better.”

Resident Jim Hollifest voiced a different opinion.

“The west side is going to grow, and I don’t think those costs should be paid for by the east side residents,” Hollifest said. “I don’t see a reason to tax people on the east side for facilities on the west.”

At 7:02 p.m., Ramsey began to close the public comment session but was quickly interrupted by residents who still wished to comment.

“You should have allowed more time for us,” began a resident still standing before the podium. Soon, many residents from the audience joined his cry, shouting statements such as: “listen to us,” “give us more time” and “this is unacceptable.” One resident even began quoting state law, reading a segment stating that all residents wishing to comment must be heard.

After a few minutes, Ramsey called for order in the chamber and warned, “I will not ask again.”

City Attorney Ryan Loose was asked to explain the reason for the time restriction. There was a hot topic up for discussion later in the evening on the council’s agenda. In anticipation, the meeting had been moved to Bingham High School’s auditorium to accommodate the size of the anticipated audience. The city quickly received multiple calls from the Utah Tax Payers Association regarding the location change.

“We followed the lead of the state legislature and others for a set amount of time for comments,” Loose said. “Our original agenda had more time.”

“A number of people were fighting to move it back here and threatening litigation against the city if we didn’t,” Ramsey further explained.

After many more disapproving comments from residents, Ramsey allowed for the public comment session to continue, even though there was an auditorium full of residents waiting for the council.

Five more residents voiced their concerns before the public comment session was closed.

City councilmembers then shared their opinions.

“I’m opposed to tax increases,” Councilman Brad Marlor said. “I’m also opposed to crime and houses burning down.”

Councilman Donald Shelton echoed Marlor’s sentiment.

“When I ran for office last year, one of the two top issues was public safety,” he said. “I’m very committed to having good public safety.”

Councilman Patrick Harris added, “Even though I am supportive of our fire department, there are ways to pair this down in cost a lot more.”

“I appreciate those who are here,” Councilwoman Tamara Zander said. “I don’t appreciate the comments of east versus west. We are a city. It doesn’t matter to me where you are stationed and how long you’ve been paying taxes. It’s all of us in our best interest to look out for all of us. It’s not us against them. We will be a stronger more viable city when we look out for each other. I’m sorry that was even mentioned. I am not a fan of raising taxes. No one is excited about this. This came onto our plate in February. Some people said this should have been addressed earlier. It’s on our radar now.

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Jordan Ridge students learn entrepreneurship skills through Renaissance Faire

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or a few shillings, handmaidens and ladies in waiting — and even the school principal — could have their hair styled with fashionable twists and turns.

It was one of the guild businesses that was available to participants at the Renaissance Faire, put on as a cumulative hands-on learning experience for Jordan Ridge sixth-graders.

“The Renaissance Faire was designed to give our students a taste of what life was like during this period of European history,” sixthgrade teacher Crystal Nebeker said. “This activity also encourages responsibility and business sense.”

Sixth-graders Georgia Madsen and Kira Kingston took their knowledge and talent of braiding hair into a business. They charged a few shillings, or in this case mock money, for a Dutch braid or one into a bun or ponytail.

One of their first customers was Principal Melissa Beck.

“It’s a way I can participate and support our students as they learn through the Renaissance Faire,” she said. “It’s a cross-curriculum fair where they not only learn about the time period but also how to create a product, make a business plan and advertise to execute their business.”

Nebeker said through the Faire, students learned entrepreneurship skills and economics.

“It’s also a lesson in responsibility,” she said as she charged two shillings for a pair of gloves that were needed at several of the food booths. “They need to bring everything they were supposed to remember. Some students forgot some of their supplies, so they are learning what all it takes to run successful businesses.”

Among the options Faire go-ers could visit were Ye Olde Candy Shop, The Wizard’s Hat or other businesses to make purchases from root beer, sandwiches and candy to having a minstrel sing.

Business was going well for Alivia McEwan and Haylee Gardner, who were selling homemade bracelets and slime.

“We made more than 100 bracelets during a two-week period,” Alivia said.

Haylee added, “We decided to add slime to our booth, people love to play with it.”

Caleb Watson, with business partners Dane Knudsen and Bruce Stringham, had consistent customers for cold soda marked at three shillings per can.

“Most kids love modern-day soda, and as we can’t sell beer, we can provide some fizz,” Caleb said about their business, Ye Old Tavern.

Magic, fortunetelling and witchcraft, complete with girls dressed to the part, were part of the Faire.

The idea came from Sabrina Montero’s mother, who helped the girls brainstorm business opportunities.

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everyone to do,” partner Kate Christensen said.

The third member of the team, Kjerstin Cox, said she learned there was a lot of work.

“There was a lot to plan, but it was fun to do through teamwork,” she said. “We learned it was a hard time period to live without a lot of the conveniences we know.”

Another “authentic” booth was that of Cooper Schott and Zach Richards, who made and sold catapults.

“Catapults came from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, so we thought it would be fun to make them for people to buy and mess around with them with their friends,” Cooper said.

“Back then, they obviously were a lot harder to make than the 40 we made with Popsicle sticks, spoons and rubber bands.”

Borax crystals and quill pens were among the popular items for sale at Ye Olde Scribblex, established by Ava Treft, Mallory Burton and Danner Delaney, who used modern-day technology — a computer googling Pinterest — for ideas.

“We wanted to make what we thought people would buy,” Mallory said. “Otherwise, they wouldn’t, and we’d still have our merchandise.”

They also offered a scribble game for two shillings.

Nebeker said that through paying a few shillings elsewhere, she was able to play some

games at other booths as well as have one student sing “Old McDonald” on a dare, buy candy on a pole and put her colleague Christine McIntyre in jail while paying to keep herself out of jail.

“The Fleet,” or the jail, was popular as Faire go-ers could pay two shillings to place another person behind bars for five minutes.

An additional fee could be placed to release the prisoners.

“It’s funny the way people get entertained,” said one of the jail keepers, Carson Stettler.

“We were able to simulate how a Renaissance jail was by making one out of donated boxes from Lowe’s and spray painting it.”

Prior to the faire, a tournament is held to determine who will be queen and king, Nebeker said. The two winners wore crowns at the Faire and were able to have one free item from each guild. However, they also had their own guild with partners as well.

“Through the years, we’ve also had entertainment,” she said, adding that the Faire has been held for more than 25 years and that her own children have participated. “We’ve had vignettes and puppet shows. Through the Renaissance Faire, students are discovering what was popular during the time period, creating a guild and plan and making it a successful business today.” l

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Food is a ‘principal’ concern

By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

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hen two boys were sent to her office for acting out with aggressive behavior, Principal Cherie Wilson asked them if they’d had breakfast. They hadn’t.

“That’s the first thing I usually ask kids if they’re acting out or can’t concentrate—‘Did you have breakfast?’ or ‘Can I get you a snack?’” said Wilson, who is principal at Foothills Elementary. “Even just a little fruit snack can make a difference in the fact that they can pay attention.”

Meeting this basic need is a top priority for principals. All 57 schools in Jordan District have a Principal’s Pantry to provide students and their families with food. Because they value this resource, 185 administrators, Jordan District employees and members of the Utah State Board of Education met this summer to assemble 1,800 weekend food packets and 1,800 school-day snack packs.

While principals traditionally focus on testing scores, discipline and graduation rates, meeting students’ basic needs is a top priority.

“I know if their basic needs are not met, then none of the other stuff matters and it’s not going to happen,” said Jen Ludlow, principal at West Jordan Elementary. “I have to make sure they are fed, that they are getting enough rest. My scores aren’t going to improve with tired and hungry children. I think that’s really key.”

The pantry’s resources are available to any student — no proof or paperwork is required.

“We always have food available for kids who are hungry — if they need a snack or if they just need a little something,” said Ludlow.

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loved and to have their basic needs met.

“If we can do that, then we can begin to expand into deep learning,” said Groethe. “Without it, it’s just kids sitting there wondering about their next meal.”

Groethe knows from personal experience.

“I grew up in a one-bedroom house, son of a custodian, so I know what it is to struggle and wonder where my next meal is coming from,” he said. As a young teacher, he utilized the free summer lunches for his own children and felt guilty that they ate a lot of ramen noodles at home. But he knows there are kids who would be grateful to even have noodles in their house to eat.

And that’s what they’ll have. The assembled packets included noodle cups, macaroni and cheese, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers and cheese, applesauce, oatmeal and chocolate milk.

A note from the Jordan Education Fund was included in the packets.

“We hope to let recipients know that our entire education community cares and is providing solutions,” said Steven Hall, executive director of the JEF. Brian Larson, assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle School, said the packets of food are a great resource for administrators and teachers to be able to support their students.

“It allows us to immediately impact their afternoon, their school day and their weekend for the better,” said Larson.

Ludlow said she is grateful the district chose this as their annual service project as part of their summer professional development conference.

“The district is really generous,” she said. “Not only do they give us the food, but they give us the people to help manage it so I’m not putting these together myself every weekend.” She said her assistant spends a lot of time each week preparing backpacks

Principals have found that snacks can diffuse behavior issues. (Jet Burnham/ City Journals)

of food to send home with students for the weekend.

It took the volunteers just one hour to assemble and fill 504 boxes to stock the pantries of 36 elementary schools.

The $10,000 Jordan Education Fund spent on the packets was mainly from donations from charity drives and fundraisers (such as the Super Bowl of Caring) held last year at elementary, middle and high schools, said Hall.

“Mainly it’s kid to kid,” he said. “Our kids are helping other kids—they don’t care what school they go to.”

JEF raises $50,000 each year to stock all the Principal’s Pantries. l

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On US tour, Gala of the Royal Horses does a triple-bar jump to South Jordan

By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com

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hat is it about horses that are so regal and majestic? Many might agree that some of the classic cinema productions like “The Man From Snowy River” or “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” are movie masterpieces, in part from the stunning contributions of horses.

Speaking of the good: the Gala of the Royal Horses brought a European horse tour to the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park and Event Center in South Jordan (2100 W. 11400 S.).

Showtimes were the weekend of July 21–22, and then the tour moved on to Grand Junction, Colorado continuing across the United States.

Those who fence-jumped for the opportunity to see the prowess and excellence of this event saw that horses in person can upshow a cinema production.

Gala of the Royal Horses, presented by riding master Rene Gasser, features the beauty and strength of Lipizzaner stallions, the Spanish andalusian, Friesian and Arabian breeds and also the quarter horse. You can find out where the show trots to next and view details at galaoftheroyalhorses.com.

Sarah Garcia, experienced horse owner from Sandy, went to an afternoon showing.

Garcia has a talent and fondness for dressage, horse boarding and animal caretaking. “As a child, I had seen the Lipizzaners perform here in the U.S. and loved it,” she said. “Later, I went to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria

in their off season. I couldn’t see them perform, but was able to see the magnificent horses at the stud farm. It was an experience I will never forget.”

This show was meant for all ages. The arena had lower VIP seats and upper bleachers with family spectators, kids and grown-up cowboys and cowgirls — some in “boss of the plains” dress. A diverse culture of horse fans came to appreciate and enjoy it all.

The audience clapped and cheered during the intricate gaits and gallops. The horses did well to hear the sounds of support and praise.

To see European horses of different sizes and colors is an interesting and educational experience. There is a lot to learn at a show like this.

The gala demonstrated how each horse breed has certain strengths. Each type of horse is built for different walks and tricks. How to demonstrate a battle-style pounce, for instance, is something still taught to certain horses. Postures like down-tilted heads are not necessarily innate for horses, but are mannerisms that can be learned by a willing and strong horse, after a lot of work and patience.

The show exhibited creature aptitude, and also the relationship of trust that horses and human trainers have together. This event coming to South Jordan was a lucky leg forward to the Salt Lake Valley. Ticket buyers who attended

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Horse takes an elegant walk around the ring with rider duet. (Amy Green/City Journals)

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“It was wonderful to see such majestic creatures right here in our own backyard, performing many of the same things that Spanish Riding School Lipizzaner stallions perform. I liked how the different breeds of horses were described as they were shown, and I loved how they explained some of how the horses were trained,” Garcia said.

There was a surprising and especially entertaining comedy act in the show — a horseback version of a dance-off. “It was a ‘ride-off’ between the Western horse and the Spanish horse. It made for a few laughs, and the final demonstration of a horse doing a capriole (big kicking-out leap) was superb!” Garcia said.

All the beauty and poise could easily trigger one’s mind to thinking about horse-accented movies. Those who train horses know that guiding, supporting and befriending an animal

doesn’t happen as sometimes portrayed in Hollywood — like when a wild mustang spends a summer in the ring with a humble rancher, and their efforts over a single season transform the horse into an instant, powerful-yet-tame servant and companion. The horse quickly becomes readily capable for every life-saving battle on the feisty frontier, galloping endless hours without injury.

This art and sport doesn’t quite work that way. These animals need frequent care, rest, time and committed interest from specialists to bring out the horses’ most positive traits and abilities. For a horse to have healthy longevity and virtuosity, there is much invested. The skill and mastery displayed by Gala of the Royal Horses at South Jordan’s own specialty equestrian arena takes years of dedicated human effort — which converts, in horse years, to a lifetime. l

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Heroes take flight at Superhero 5K

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

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rom Superman to Wonder Woman to Batman, the Justice League was ready to fight crime at Heritage Park on Aug. 10.

Just not the ones you might be thinking.

More than 180 kids and adults turned out

for South Jordan’s Superhero 5K and Kids 1 miler where all ages dressed in their favorite superhero costumes as they raced around the park.

Racers native to places such as Denmark, Australia and Herriman in addition to local

Runners in South Jordan’s Superhero 5K take off at the beginning of the race. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Sarah Schwarz and Tracy Saldivar smile with their capes. Both are training for a half marathon this fall. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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South Jordan residents took place in the second year of the 5K. The fun run serves as a community appreciation event, said Recreation Coordinator Brad Vaske, and the superhero theme gives them an

excuse to dress up.

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Lizzy Horton does all the work while her children eat in the stroller. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Kids and adults alike participated in the Superhero 5K at Heritage Park. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Sarah Schwarz runs with her cape. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Kids dressed up as their favorite superheroes. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Medals were handed out as racers crossed the finish line. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Kids from Family Taekwondo take off for the Kids 1 miler. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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“American Ride” host offers ways to connect students with history

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his fall, Jordan School District teachers will introduce more methods for students to make connections with history, thanks to a weeklong workshop sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Metropolitan College of Denver.

“Teachers were introduced to ways to find primary sources through diaries, articles, first-person accounts, newspapers and analyze who wrote it and their audiences,” said Pam Su’a, District social studies and world language content administrator. “For example, with the Battle of New Orleans, there could be multiple accounts of what happened from [U.S. President Andrew] Jackson, his officers, people who live in the area, those they battled. Think of how many ways their accounts differed and what they gained from telling their stories and to whom. It helps to determine how trustworthy the documents are.”

A team of 19 fifth- and eighth-grade teachers — who were selected from more than 100 teachers who include U.S. history in their classes and had applied for the workshop — learned about primary sources from Brigham Young University associate professor Jeff Nokes.

“We want to teach kids how to read, how to carefully think about and how to be engaged in history,” said the former Elk Ridge and Bingham High teacher. “We like them to ask good historical open-ended questions and gather evidence, understand the perspectives involved and have the skills to analyze it. These teachers are learning strategies and discovering sources that will help students.”

Although these teachers already have a passion for history, Su’a thought it would be special to find a way to spark their interest with a surprise guest, Harley Davidson rider and former Highland High history teacher Stan Ellsworth, who created and starred in the history series “American Ride” on BYUtv. “I ride because I love it,” he said. “I teach because we need it.”

Ellsworth told the teachers that he wasn’t much of a student and “was a free, independent thinker.” However, his family was direct descendants from the “Robert Lees of Virginia” and that was pounded into him at an early age.

“I had to tuck in my shirt tails and always behave an appropriate way,” he said. “At an early age, I was well aware that American history was intertwined with my family and my identity.”

Ellsworth’s family lineage also includes Revolutionary War patriot Ethan Allen, U.S. President and Commanding General of the United States Army Ulysses S. Grant and American frontiersman Davy Crockett.

The former linebacker for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks coached college football before eventually becoming a history

“American Ride” creator and host Stan Ellsworth inspired Jordan School District teachers to find more ways to teach and engage students in U.S. history. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

teacher at Highland High.

“I never taught class,” he said. “I taught people, and we have to see the value in every kid and person. I tried to motivate the next generation to make the connection that it’s not ‘them,’ but they are part of history and need to make their own connection to education.

What I loved was when I saw it in their eyes that they got it and understood what we were talking about. Education isn’t something you can give to students; they’ve got to take it for themselves.”

In 2000, he was approached by a film director about playing the role of a “mean coach” for a film.

“I didn’t have any acting experience, and I’m really a nice guy who was never looking to get into this kind of entertainment, but once I heard about the pay,” he said, willing to give it a shot. That rolled out a new career where Ellsworth has been an actor in movies and performed stunts on his motorcycle. This lead to him developing a new career that also included his love of history and teaching.

Now, as the motorcycle-riding host of “American Ride” and YouTube series “History and the Highway,” Ellsworth hopes it will inspire and educate more people outside the classroom walls.

“On the website, I have small segments where students and teachers can tune in and watch about the Declaration of Independence and what it means, or what the Constitution says or why the American Revolution is important,” he said. “It provides a quick, open discussion for students, and it engages the kids so they may want to know more and want to know why.”

Sau’u, who also is a member of the National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Board, said that the segments are a great way to introduce subject material or summarize subjects.

West Hills Middle School social studies and instructional coach Janet Sanders appreciated Ellsworth’s words.

“Teachers do have an important role in shaping the kids’ lives and empowering them to learn,” she said. “Through this workshop, we’ve been making specific lessons and sharing them and bringing in technology into the curriculum. I’m excited for the new ways we’ll be teaching this fall.”

South Jordan Middle School eighth- and ninth-grade U.S. history and geography teacher Geneava Boland had plans to watch Ellsworth’s segments.

“I’m excited to watch them and see how I can use it in my class,” she said. “Kids can catch on, and he’s a storyteller, not a boring instructor or a document. Introducing more primary sources to students will be fun. Not only are we teaching students critical thinking skills, in a way, they are becoming more like their own investigators, digging in texts to come up with their own conclusions and realizing not everything is black and white.”

South Jordan Middle School Assistant Principal Tim Heumann said Ellsworth provided a twist to the typical teaching approach.

“I like that it’s different,” he said. “He’s real, and you have to admire his honesty of who the people are in history, whether it’s what you may or may not think. He digs in and rides through our history, telling all of us stories that engage us.” l

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Got notebooks? Donations still needed in area schools

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

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ordan Education Foundation Executive Director Steven Hall calls this year’s Tools for Schools an “absolutely wonderful way to provide for students who are really, really in need.”

This year, school supplies, clothing, food and hygiene items were donated by the community in early August during the second annual Tools for Schools drive for students, which benefited students in eight school districts statewide.

Other area districts include Granite, Canyons, Salt Lake and Murray.

During the three-day drive, Z104 KSOP radio personalities Dave and Deb lived on school buses at the Shops at South Town to broadcast the need. Salt Lake Board of Realtors, district volunteers and others accepted and organized donations.

“It was a combined effort of everyone,” Hall said. “All the districts said what their greatest needs were, and we split up the donations accordingly. Everything we received goes to a needy kid some place. We stressed to the listening audience if they each could help to make a difference for one student, together we could make a huge impact for these children.”

Hall said Jordan District serves 55,000 stu-

dents per year, with the growth increasing about 1,500 to 2,000 students per year. It currently is the state’s fourth-largest district.

“There always are students in need, with some districts being more intense,” he said.

“But if we can help one child, then it’s one we’re making a difference for. Some of these children we don’t know what is going on in their lives, if they’re sleeping in a car…or what, but we want to give them what they need to be successful in school” Last year, Jordan Education Foundation provided “hundreds and hundreds” of backpacks for students, so the need is ongoing to secure donations.

“Each donation makes a difference, an impact on a student, and we’re most grateful for that,” he said.

The idea to hold a collaborative drive came from Jackie McKay, on-air promotions director for Z104.

“It’s a way we can help our community as there is so many kids in need,” she said. “We’ve had people dropping off notebooks, backpacks, cash donations, food and other items we listed on a website. With some of the cash donations, we’ve gone out to buy more needed items like socks and underwear and flash drives so stu-

Community members were encouraged to bring donations to school buses parked in the Shops at South Town as part of a supply drive for students. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

dents can save their work if they don’t have computers at home. We have a great group of listeners who love to support the community and are helping to stuff backpacks full for all the students in need.”

Aside from Tools for Schools, Hall said that Jordan students are expected to benefit from South Jordan Chamber of Commerce’s

Taste of South Jordan as school food pantries will receive a portion of the proceeds.

In addition, donations can be made online at JordanEducationFoundation.org.

“We’re always looking for ways to help the kids and are appreciative for those who contribute,” he said. l

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Top five ways to avoid an accident

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ccidents are inevitable. Or are they?

We’ve all met someone who says (more like “claims”) they have never experienced a car accident before. While we might doubt the veracity of such a statement, there are countless ways to avoid those nauseatingly time consuming situations — the ones where you wait for law enforcement on the side of the road (or middle of the intersection), deal with insurance companies and figure out finances for fixing the fender.

There are countless ways to avoid an accident, here are the top five.

1. Attitude You probably weren’t expecting this one first. As a driver, you control over 3,000 pounds (or more) of metal that can cause incalculable damage. Driving with maturity and the right mindset makes a world of difference. Speeding to beat another car to the exit or to get back at the person who cut you off a minute ago may give you a moment of satisfaction, but is it worth the risk and ramifications?

If all drivers commit to having a responsible attitude, imagine how much less we’d find ourselves in bumper to bumper traffic waiting to pass the accident.

2. Speed From 2012-2016, 40 percent of motor vehicle traffic crash deaths in Utah were because

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of speeding, according to Utah Department of didn’t let someone else go first.

Public Safety’s crash data.

This also applies when driving in poor Slowing down isn’t going to kill you, but weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and snowflying past others just might. storms blot windshields and make roads slick, 3. Distraction adverse circumstances to traveling safely. BaStay focused. Keep your guard up. Though sics become even more vital like keeping your you may be a phenomenal driver, others aren’t. distance from the vehicle in front of you.

Be aware of your surroundings by paying 5. Maintenance attention to what’s in front of you and checkThe best way to avoid car malfunction is ing your mirrors. Knowing where everyone else the maintenance of said car. is helps avoid collisions. If you’re distracted Ensure tires and brakes are operating withby your phone, music, or billboards with cows out issue. Keep fluids to their proper levels. writing on them, it limits your response time to Oil changes and car washes make a difference. what another driver may being doing in front of These simple, but effective maintenance tips enyou. sure your car remains a well-oiled machine (pun 4. Defense intended). l This was one of the first concepts taught in driver education and one of the first we forget: drive defensively.

Failing to yield caused 12 percent of deaths from 20122016 in the same data mentioned before. That comes to 154 people who died because they Here are some ways to avoid a car accident, like this one. (Photo by David Shankbone)

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Bingham girls soccer eager to compete in Region 4

By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

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he Bingham girls soccer team hopes this season starts off more like last season ended rather than how it started.

So far, so good.

Competing in the challenging Region 4, the Miners tied for third last season, posting a 5-7 record. Bingham was 10-9 overall, suffering its most losses since 2014. Still, the team advanced to the Class 6A semifinals where it lost to Syracuse 4-1.

Though Bingham’s season concluded in defeat, the Miners caught fire at the end of the year after starting off slowly. Bingham was 5-7 two-thirds of the way through the season but rebounded to win five of its next six games. These included a pair of state tournament victories over Hunter in the first round and over three-time defending champion Davis in the quarterfianls This season, head coach Tennille Vance must replace last year’s leading scorer Baylie Saunders, who tallied 10 goals. This doesn’t mean there aren’t quality candidates to pick up the slack. Ad-

dyson Anderson returns after registering six goals a year ago, good enough for second on the team.

The senior forward will team up with senior Ashlee Kammeyer, junior Kallie James and junior Megan Beckman to lead the offensive attack.

Goalkeeper Danielle Orr also graduated, leaving the job to junior Hope Ramirez, who posted a shutout last season in backup duty. Sophomore Ella Pierce and junior Aysha Payne will help anchor the defense. Senior Emily Song, along with Beckman, are among the standouts in the midfield for Vance’s squad.

The Miners opened the season Aug. 7 at home against Riverton. For the fourth year in a row, the team started things off with a win. Thanks to goals from Anderson, Kassandra Leonce and Shelby Keating, Bingham prevailed 3-1. The Miners built a 2-0 lead at halftime and kept Riverton at bay.

Two days later, Bingham had another home game. This one was against Class 5A’s Alta, which went 9-5-1 last season. Junior Madelynn Richards put a shot in the net in the first half, and the two

teams went into the locker room knotted at 1-1.

Neither team scored in the second half or in the overtime period. Unlike state tournament action, regular season games do away with shootouts and preserve tie scores, so that’s the way this one ended.

The Miners traveled to Bountiful on Aug. 14 and to Highland on Aug. 17. Bingham will open its Region 4 portion of the schedule on Friday, Aug. 24 at Lone Peak. The two teams shared third place in league standings last season.

Bingham must finish in the top four of the five-team region to qualify for the postseason, something it has done every season this century.l

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With all eyes on them, Miners set for another title run

By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

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eath, taxes and Bingham football winning games: There are some things you can be sure will always happen.

Since 2004, the Miners have reeled off a 16520 record and have won an incredible seven state titles. Bingham has won two state championships in a row, including last year’s inaugural Class 6A crown when it defeated East 27-14 to cap off a perfect 13-0 season.

There’s no reason to think the Miners won’t continue their dominance.

As usual, Bingham has a complement of talented, experienced skill position players, linemen and playmakers. Head coach John Lambourne’s squad averaged nearly 40 points per game last season, though just one of those offensive starters is back this year. Running back Braedon Wissler will be the primary ball carrier in the Miners’ multiple-set attack. As a junior last season, he compiled nearly 1,000 yards on the ground and had 16 touchdowns, an average of more than one every game.

Lambourne must replace quarterback Ryan Wood, who threw for more than 1,600 yards and had 17 touchdown passes in 2017. This year’s starter will be Peyton Jones, who went 4-12 for 72 yards in limited action last season. He’ll have some new targets to throw to this season, as Bingham’s top two wideouts from last season have graduated.

Briasen Harward will be the featured tight end after seeing some time at that position a year ago, along with some snaps at fullback and on the offensive

line.

“Not having a bunch of starters is not atypical for a high school program,” Lambourne said. “We have a bunch of guys that got good experience, but watching and learning from the kids ahead of them was valuable. I feel good about our guys that played sophomore and JV last year. Our assistants do a good job with the sophomore and JV teams.”

While Bingham has had a potent offense for several years, the defense has been consistently strong. This season should be more of the same.

Six starters return from a unit that gave up just 10 points a game last year. No team in 6A had a stiffer defense than the Miners.

Simote Pepa will look to cause headaches for opposing offenses once again. The defensive lineman ate up the running game and pressured the quarterback in 2017. Fellow lineman David Latu, who had seven sacks last season, will make an imposing front-line tandem. Meanwhile, a trio of sure-tackling, athletic linebackers will clean up anything that gets through the linemen. Lolani Langi, Saleka Ata’ata and Junior Tafuna has plenty of starts under their belts. Langi had 61 tackles and seven sacks last season, while Ata’ata compiled 95 tackles on the year, and Tafuna had 74. The secondary boasts the skilled Marques Hamilton.

Along with a host of newcomers on offense, perhaps the biggest challenge to Bingham’s quest for three straight state titles will be a grueling regular season. The Miners compete in Region 4, which

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The Bingham miners conquered the 6A football mountain a year ago. Can they repeat? (Photo/Patrick McDonald)

includes fellow state power Lone Peak, not to mention the always-tough American Fork.

The Miners also usually get every team’s best shot, as opponents want nothing more than to knock Bingham off its pedestal. Lambourne knows there’s pressure, but he and his players embrace it.

“The expectations are nothing but positive,” he said. “A little bit of pressure never hurt anyone.

The kids are grateful for it. We don’t mind a target on our back.”

Still, Lambourne knows each win is important, even if it’s a game where everyone expects his

team to win.

“We have to be careful and celebrate every win,” he said. “It’s high school football: Every Friday night is important to [the players].”

Bingham opened its season at Orem on Aug. 16 with a 38-22 victory. The Miners are set with a showdown at East on Aug. 24 in what will be a rematch from last season’s state title game. The Miners open league play Sept. 14 at Pleasant Grove.

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But what many locals don’t know is that over the past decade, NOAH’S has expanded nationwide and is now the largest event venue corporation in the country.

NOAH’S was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in South Jordan. Every year more than 4,000 events are held at NOAH’S across the country.

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Youthful Miners working hard on and off golf course

By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

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he Bingham High School boys golf team is no stranger to success. The Miners are used to competing against some of the top teams in the state. This season, the Miners will have to do it with an inexperienced roster.

The Miners have two seniors and a pair of juniors on the squad. The rest are sophomore and freshmen itching for action in competitive meets.

The two seniors, Ryan Howe and River Heward will lead the team this season. Heward is making the jump from the JV squad last season, while Howe was a key member of last year’s team that placed fourth at the Class 6A state championships. “[Howe] looks to add to his success this season,” said head coach Jim Applegate. “[Heward] has worked extremely hard and has improved his game.

He looks to be a solid varsity contributor.”

Sophomore Jordan Bingham is the top returner on the team. Last season as a freshman, he led the way at state by shooting a 154 in the two-day competition. Junior Garrett Bland wasn’t far behind. He shot a 157 and looks to improve on that mark this season. Applegate expects big things out of both of these players. He’s eager to find out which other players contend for spots at the state tournament.

“I look for [Bland] to be a leader on and off the course,” Applegate said. “I look for [Bingham] to take his game to the next level and compete

with some of the best players in the state. It will be interesting to watch and see who goes to state (top six) from this team. I love watching kids compete.”

The Miners shot 605 as a team at last season’s state tournament. They were just five points behind third-place Weber and 14 points behind second-place Lone Peak. Four of the six players who competed at state graduated, Leaving the Miners with some inexperience on their lineup.

Still, those returning players, along with the newcomers, have all made strides, Applegate said.

“So far, I’m impressed with the work they have put in since last year,” he said. “Every one of them has improved. Some of them have taken big jumps.”

Applegate expects his players to put in the work at practice. He knows this will lead to success in games. But efforts on the course are far from Applegate’s only expectations. He stresses schoolwork just as much.

“Grades are important in our program,” he said.

While Applegate would enjoy another strong showing at the state tournament, he gets the most satisfaction out of watching his players learn, develop and fight through adversity.

“I enjoy watching kids get from point A (wherever they start) to point B by the end of the season,” he said. “I enjoy watching them overcome obstacles and see success.” l

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Beginning teachers begin to see better salaries

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anice Voorhies began her teaching career in Alpine School District in 1969, a time when it was the lowest-paying school district in a state with the lowest teacher salary in the nation.

“I arguably was—for a brief while—the lowest paid teacher in America,” she said.

Voorhies is now Board of Education president for Jordan District and was thrilled to announce a pay increase for Utah teachers for the 2018-2019 school year.

The raise includes an $875 step increase for every teacher and a $2,500 cost-of-living adjustment for every licensed employee for a total raise of $3,675.

“We had a goal to retain quality teachers and attract new teachers,” Voorhies said. “This compensation is something I never could have dreamed of when I started my first-year salary at $4,800.”

When the package was announced, some teachers argued the raise was unfair because, by percentages, new teachers got a bigger raise than experienced teachers.

Others, like Jordan Ridge Elementary’s Laurie Christensen, thought it was a great package. With the announcement, she reminded her colleagues that it incentivizes college students to enter and remain in the profession.

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“We’ve got to shift our view,” she said.

“We’ve got to look at what’s best for all of the educators out there.”

West Hills Middle teacher Victor Neves has been teaching for 27 years. He said before the raise last year, he was making about twice as much as a first-year teacher.

“I certainly don’t work twice as hard as first-year teachers,” he said. “I’d say I work about one-tenth as hard as first-year teachers.

And because I know what I’m doing, I think I teach better than them — but not twice as well as them.”

In Canyons District, first-year teacher Whitney Lott will be teaching Midvale Middle School eighth-graders.

“My contract begins Aug. 17 and already I’ve been getting the room ready,” she said in late July, adding that she has read the core curriculum, a teaching strategy book and will have attended a teaching “base camp” before her contract begins. “Being a new teacher may be more work than a veteran as I’m learning everything and creating a curriculum while veteran teachers usually are not on the same learning curve. (But) I truly, truly believe this is the one of the most important jobs we can do.”

Neves said the salary arms race among the

districts competing for new teachers is encouraging.

“If we’re going to attract and retain new teachers, which we need to do, we have to pay them market rates,” he said.

Voorhies said the board had beginning teachers in mind when they approved the raise.

“It’s never easy for a first-year teacher — financially or with the workload—there’s a huge learning curve,” she said. “But anything we can do to allow teachers to earn more money—they’ll go someplace else if they can’t feed their family.”

Emily Oscarson is a first-year teacher at Golden Fields Elementary in Jordan District, starting at $42,800 a year. She survived on her intern wage last year—50 percent of a teacher’s wage—even while she ran her classroom independently.

“Like any career, you have to work your way up,” she said. “You’re not going to start fresh out of college making some huge salary.”

Utah Education Association spokesman Mike Kelley said that school districts together worked to “set the mark above $40,000 in all school districts here in the valley,” but that starting salary is not across the state as rural school districts may not have the same resources.

Murray Education Association President and Murray High School government teacher Mark Durfey is grateful for the pay raise.

“Murray Education Association members are appreciative of the 2.75 percent raise,” he said, adding there won’t be an additional increase in insurance rates. “With this increase, added to the considerable adjustment from last year’s negotiations, we think Murray is a great place to work.”

Utah teachers have always been quick to point out they are some of the lowest paid in the nation.

According to statistics from EdBuild.org, a nonprofit organization in support of public schools, (see table), Utah’s salary ranking moved up from 35th to 31st when average teacher wages were adjusted for cost of living.

However, the study used 2013 wages. The recent raises—nearly 12 percent last year and the additional bump from this year’s packages— may have moved Utah closer to the middle of the pack.

However, there still is a need to make the pay scale equal to those of starting professionals, such as a computer programmer or a medical technician. (see table).

In a recent article, the National Education

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Association states: “It is true that most educators decide to enter the teaching profession because of a desire to work with children, but to attract and retain a greater number of dedicated, committed professionals, educators need salaries that are literally ‘attractive.’”

In a 2006 NEA study, half of new U.S. teachers are likely to quit within the first five years because of poor working conditions and low salaries.

However, with salaries on the rise, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics study found in 2015 that after three years, only 17 percent of teachers leave their field. The determining factor was money. Their study of 1,900 teachers showed that 97 percent of teachers who earned more than $40,000 their first year returned the next year, compared with 87 percent who earned less than $40,000.

Utah teachers, like Neves, are hopeful additional funding for education will be approved by the state legislature. He said it’s important to ease the burden of the high rent many young teachers are facing.

“The raise is big and it’s great but the legislature needs to step up,” he said. “If we are going to get teachers, we have to pay new teachers enough to pay their rent.”

Voorhies said those employed by taxpay-

ers—police, fire fighters and teachers—have traditionally been underpaid and undervalued by the community.

“I don’t think they have to be rich, but they should be able to make a living so we can encourage good people—people that really care about the community—to work in the fields that will influence our children for better and keep us safe,” she said. l

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Artwork raising awareness, appreciation of Jordan River

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he Jordan River is often overlooked as a natural asset of the Salt Lake Valley, but one local nonprofit is working to raise awareness among the community’s youth.

Hartland Community 4 Youth and Families recently completed a three-year project that focused on beautifying the area around the Jordan River and raising awareness of the river’s importance. The project also provided at-risk youth with the opportunity to get outside to enjoy this underappreciated natural area that flows through their neighborhoods.

The river serves the Salt Lake Valley as a unique and diverse ecosystem running right through its heart. The project was conceived as a way to beautify the Jordan River Trail while helping to connect young people in the area with the river.

“The initial idea for the project was that there were so many old signs along the trail that had been tagged,” Project Leader Van Hoover said. “They were these old dilapidated signs that were structurally sound, and the thought was how cool it would be for people who were passing by to see cool art to appreciate rather than an old sign.”

During the first two years of the proj-

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ect, five directional signs were painted each year to cover graffiti and to add art to the area expressing appreciation for the river and the trail. The concept evolved to focus on art created by kids and community artists. Inspiration for the artwork was derived from activities that Hartland organized for local kids to enjoy, such as canoeing the river and biking the Jordan River Trail.

“The overarching goal was to help the community have ownership of the river and the trail,” Hoover said. “They’re a lot less likely to destroy public spaces when they made it better or got to play a part. Now kids can go on the trail and say, ‘I got to help paint that mural.’ To me that’s a powerful connection.”

During the third year of the project, which concluded this May, larger murals were painted on buildings facing the river near 1700 South and 300 South and a river overpass. The project involved dozens of kids from Hartland’s programs as well as community artists and other volunteers.

“Everybody that participated saw the city in a new light,” said Pete Vordenberg, project volunteer and Hartland board member. “They discovered this thing flowing through their city that they had no

idea was there. They cross over the river in their car or the bus. People don’t think of it as a natural resource.”

Project organizers hope this will be part of a larger movement to appreciate the Jordan River and what it can mean to the community. “It’s an opportunity for the city and the whole valley to enjoy this natural thing,” Vordenberg said. “Cities can revolve around a river like the Jordan River. This is such a great step in the right direction.”

“People can think of the river in a different way,” Hoover said. “What sections of the trail are safe? People ask me that all the time. The river is being stigmatized.

We can change the way people see it, that it is a positive place to be.”

The artwork along the river depicts natural features of the Jordan River like pelicans, turtles and trees. The images also show ways that the river can be enjoyed like canoeing.

“The artwork was very connected to what the kids did on the river,” Hoover said. He hopes their connection to the river will continue to grow and that more people in the community will value the Jordan River as a resource to be protected and enjoyed. l

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here was a time, before we got all jaded and grumpy, that our main purpose was to have fun. As kids, we jumped out of bed every morning, eager to find the best ways to a) get candy, b) meet friends, c) watch cartoons and d) avoid chores at all costs.

We had it all figured out. Why did grown-ups make everything so difficult?

Politics, manipulation and sociopathic behaviors were things we didn’t understand. (I still don’t understand.)

After life punches us in the face for several decades, we get out of bed a little slower and rarely find time for cartoons or candy. Friends become precious.

Chores increase exponentially.

But maybe those 10-year-old versions of ourselves were right all along.

Maybe we need to remember some basic rules about life that were totally obvious to us before we finished elementary school. These things are truths at any age.

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spoiled • Sometimes you need to stay in bed all day reading a good book • Making friends is easy • Going to bed early is a punishment • It’s okay to cry when your feelings are hurt • Saturday morning cartoons are awesome • Spending an afternoon in the park is the best use of your time • A $20 bill makes you rich • When your friend is mean, it’s okay to tell them that wasn’t nice • It’s fun to be excited for birthdays and Christmas • Eating cold cereal for dinner is the best • Throwing a water balloon at your sister is thrilling • You never have to watch your carbs • Shoes aren’t always necessary • Cloud watching is not a waste of time So how did we go from being fun-loving kidlets to cranky adults?

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GARAGE DOORS

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Service Available 24/7 Certified Experts 100% Warrantied

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FENCING

Lawn & Landscaping 801.867.7800 greg@stronglandscape.com

Professional Lawn Care Services Mowing, Sprinkler Install and Repair Fall Sprinkler Blow Out 17 Years Experience, Licensed & Insured

PAINTING

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Licensed & Insured Residential & Commercial.

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TexCare Lawncare LLC Lawn Care & Full Landscape Services Call Robert at 801-502-7978

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20+ Years Experience Licensed and Insured All types of Fencing Installs and Repairs Free Estimates

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CONCRETE WORK

Reasonable Prices, Quality Work, Prompt Service Flat work, Driveways, Patios, RV Pads, Sidwalks, Etc.

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be devastating. If you watch the movie Eighth Grade, be prepared for some serious junior high PTSD as a beautiful young girl destroys her own self-esteem with anxiety, junior high romance and pool parties. Seriously triggering.

Once we drag ourselves out of the primordial swamp of high school, we’ve become a little less trusting and optimistic. Then we double-down on our cynicism as we enter the workforce.

When you were in elementary school, dreaming about the time you’d be a grown up with your own car and the ability to eat ice cream after midnight, you never considered the possibility that working sucks. Sure, we saw our parents come home from work, down a bottle

YARD SERVICES

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Property Maintenance

All in One Property Maintenance Full Property Clean Up & Trash Haul Trimming, Pruning and Weeding Licensed and Insured

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TREE SERVICES

INTERMOUNTAIN TREE EXPERTS

Removals . Trimming . Pruning Licensed and Insured / 15 Yrs Experience

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Automotive Services

Randy’s Tire and Muffler

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of gin and collapse on the couch like a bag of old pudding, but that was because they’d had SO MUCH FUN at work!

Something needs to change.

If you find yourself scowling at happiness, it’s time to check back with your inner fourth-grader and do something fun. Skip work and go hiking. Have an ice-cream sundae, without promising to jog later (because 10-year-olds don’t jog). Start a conversation with a stranger.

Spend $20 on something entirely useless. Have Lucky Charms for dinner.

We need to remember, it’s fun to a) get candy, b) meet friends, c) watch cartoons and d) avoid chores at all costs.

Life’s too short to grow old. l

Bounce Houses Bounce Crazy Party Rentals

20 Styles to Choose from Non-Water, Water & Bubble Bouncers Complete Set Up and Take Down Other Rentals: Tables, Chairs, Canopies

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VEHICLES WANTED

Gumby’s Auto Parts We’ll buy your non-running, wrecked or broken car, truck or van.

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FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS

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801.887.7663 SERVING WASATCH FRONT SINCE 1973

Tile and Flooring Powell Tile and Laminate Flooring Tile, Back Splashes, and Bathrooms Laminate Flooring, Finish Work, and Handyman Services Call Chris for a free estimate 801.708.1123

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