South Salt Lake City Journal DEC 2019

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HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER

By Bill Hardesty | B.Hardesty@mycityjournals.com

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s of Nov. 7, all major hurdles to opening the 1000 West Homeless Resource Center (HRC) are resolved. The planning commission approved the conditional use permit (CUP) as amended, and it was executed after the meeting when Preston Cochrane, executive director of Shelter the Homeless (STH), signed the CUP. This means that starting the week of Nov. 18, men will be transferred to the new facility from The Road Home shelter in downtown Salt Lake City. Once that is completed by the end of the month, the downtown center will be demolished.

Laura Vernon, the commission chair, complimented both city staff and the applicant for working so hard these past few months to resolve differences.

In July, Mayor Cherie Wood was using the term “nonnegotiable” referring to certain conditions. In turn, Cochrane was threatening to have the state take over the property, which, in the opinion of some legal experts, would negate the need for a CUP. “The final document is true to our intent,” Wood said.

Wood often mentioned the city’s intent was always for a safe environment for the HRC residents and a safe community for city residents.

THE BUILDING

Shelter the Homeless is the owner of the HRC and The Road Home will operate the facility.

On the first floor, there is one public entrance opening to an intake area along with bike storage and residential storage. Government officials and members of the homeless resources community cut the ribbon on the new 1000 West Homeless Resource Center. (Bill HardOn the north side, in-kind donations can be delivered. esty/City Journals) Within the center, there is a Continued page 5

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SALT empowers the community with contemporary movement and dance

By Drew Crawford | d.crawford@mycityjournals.com

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any artists are passionate about sharing their talent with the community and the SALT Dance Company is no exception.

As a nonprofit dance organization, SALT’s mission centers around performing contemporary dance and connecting the rising generation to dance through outreach and education about how the body moves.

At the beginning of November, the company performed “When I am Lost We Speak in Flowers,” at Regent Street Black Box at Eccles Theater with Joni McDonald directing the production.

The theme for the performance explored the idea of a couple being in a relationship with one being able bodied and the other disabled.

The dancers worked for months choreographing their movements and spent extensive time experimenting with the concept of physical deterioration and the loss of movement. They hoped to inspire the audience through exploring the beauty and hope that can be found in hardships.

Myles Woolstenhulme and Haley Johnson, two of SALT’s crew, have dedicated their lives to dancing and believe that their time with the organization has been the fulfillment of a dream.

To them contemporary dance presents an open forum of expression that represents a dialogue between the performers and the audience.

“If you paint a painting of your grandma’s cabin, it’s going to be important to you but nobody else; if you paint the feeling of your grandma’s cabin is going to be accessible to everyone because it’s going to mean something different to everyone,” Woolstenhulme explained, using this metaphor to describe the unlimited range of interpretation that the dance form offers.

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on exploring abstract ideas than technical form. The performers dance with a willingness to suspend reality and imagine situations that are not happening.

“It gives us dancers more of a space to express our inner feelings. With technical modern dance you’re being told what to do,” Johnson said, noting that the form is more therapeutic than ballet. “(Contemporary dance) is supposed to represent things that we are going through now both politically and socioeconomically,” Woolstenhulme said.

As a mission-based organization, SALT

does much more than entertaining. When dancers aren’t busy performing, they work with young dancers in the community. They invite youth between the ages of 14 and 18 who are involved in studio work to spend a week perfecting their craft. The participants are standout dancers chosen from a group that participates in a production of “Pan.” Older dancers can participate in networking opportunities available in their prepro program or audition for SALT II, the junior company.

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From left to right, Myles Woolstenhulme and Haley Johnson of SALT strike a pose from the production of “When I am Lost We Speak in Flowers.”

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SALT Contemporary Dance is currently in its seventh season and has performed in various venues throughout the state including Kingsbury Hall and Sugar Space in South Salt Lake. The crew hosts a dance festival titled “Shape” every December.

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the puzzle and that we need to resolve the housing crisis in Utah. She called upon the state legislature to provide more money for low-income housing.

“We want to be a great neighbor for South Salt Lake,” Pickle said.

She concluded her comments with a passionate thank you to The Road Home staff and volunteers and pleaded for others to get involved.

“Deeply grateful for the privilege to be involved,” said Matthew Minkevitch, The

Road Home’s executive director in his prepared remarks.

He mentioned it was not an easy lift to open the HRC and pledged to work with all parties along the way.

“We are committed to helping people find a place they can call home,” Minkevitch concluded.

Mayor Wood talked about the 80-year history of cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in South Salt Lake.

“We have always welcomed people in

need,” Wood said.

She mentioned the dedicated HRC officers within the SSL police department that will help provide a safe environment for center residents and the greater community.

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson was the final speaker. She observed that it took vision, dedication and caring to make the HRCs happen. She teared up as she spoke about the high level of community involvement and the importance of finding the best place for HRC residents. l

RIBBON CUTTING

The ribbon was cut for the largest and last of three HRCs on Nov. 5. The other two HRCs are in Salt Lake City. This HRC is for 300 men only and is 77,461 square feet.

During the ceremony, Cochrane mentioned that this new model on focusing on housing started five years ago.

“We want to be a trusted neighbor of the community,” Cochrane said.

Becky Pickle, The Road Home president elect, mentioned that having Homeless Resource Centers are only one part of

A second floor directional sign showing areas in the new Homeless Resource Center. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

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Historic easement and deed transfer discussed at October council meeting

By Bill Hardesty | B.Hardesty@mycityjournals.com

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t the Oct. 23 South Salt Lake City Council meeting, many patrons and staff from the Pioneer Craft House (PCH) asked the council to quickly approve the Historic Scott School, 3280 S. 540 East, deed transfer from Salt Lake County to South Salt Lake City.

In 2007, Salt Lake County agreed to buy the property from the Granite School District.

The county bonded for the purchase using ZAP (Zoo, Art & Parks) funds. At the time, there was additional agreement that when the bond was paid off, the county would transfer the deed to SSL. Simple enough. However, when the bond was paid off in July 2018, no transfer occurred and has yet to occur. Since the original agreement, additional issues have come into play.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION EASEMENT

The county has placed an historic preservation easement on the property, which makes sense because it is the Historic Scott School. But, by doing so, any future repairs or improvements are guided by the language of the easement.

For example, without the easement, SSL could repair the roof using today’s material.

With the easement, SSL would have to make repair using historical material.

“According to the estimates we received, using historical material would cost the city three times more,” Mayor Cherie Wood said.

Wood also pointed out that no national definition of an historic preservation easement applies. The buildings have never been maintained at this level.

“While I am dedicated to keeping the arts at Historic Scott School and making it a gem in the city, I also have to be a wise steward over the city’s funds,” Wood said.

About eight months ago, SSL asked the county to remove the historic preservation easement. During further discussions, the county agreed to remove the historic preservation easement on the property. However, when the city received the latest deed transfer paperwork, the historic easement was still in place.

If the city takes ownership of the property with the easement in place, the historic easement remains on the property. SSL cannot remove it.

Jeff Hatch, chairperson of the Pioneer Craft House, added a different perspective by describing why the historic preservation easement is important.

“The Historic Preservation Easement includes some requirements that the city maintains facilities in the condition they are currently. Not exactly a high bar, but it does not require additional ADA compliance or address HVAC and water for the ‘fire arts’ building (the yellow cinderblock building used for jewelry and ceramics). Going forward, if we want to build a new addition to that building to replace the greenhouse/

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Historic Scott School, which houses a Promise SSL after-school program and the Pioneer Craft House. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

kiln structure, the city would need Salt Lake County consent for such changes.”

Stated another way, the Historic Preservation Easement provides a check on possible future actions of SSL. SSL and SL County are still negotiating the transfer and the placement of the easement.

BAD BLOOD

In July 2012, Pioneer Craft House sued SSL for violating their rights to due process and pointing out to the court that an eviction notice was not properly served. The eviction notice was given on July 23, 2012.

The eviction notice stems from an issue on rent. An earlier city administration signed an agreement with PCH allowing them to pay $1 per year for rent.

The current administration determined that this agreement violated what is called the Doug Short Law. In 1996, Doug Short, who was the Salt Lake County attorney, sued the Salt Lake County Commission over the way they provided funds and support to non-profit entities. The whole affair became nasty and painful. As a fallout of this situation, it was determined that governmental entities need to receive fair market value for rental property.

The rent for PCH went from a $1 a year to $1,200 a month. PCH paid rent for a bit but stopped seeking for some other resolution.

Since the city had to get outside counsel,

the case was costly. After spending $250,000, the changes and never offered any alternathe city won. This terminated the 2008 10- tive. Our last discussion with the mayor was year lease agreement. in November 2017 after a new attorney representing us spent several months in converNO RENT For some time, PCH has not paid any sations with Lyn Creswell. At the November rent. According to Hatch, there is no agree- meeting, Lyn Creswell indicated there were problems with the city giving us, as a nonment in force.

“Immediately following the conclusion profit entity, a conventional real estate lease, of the lawsuit, we asked the city to draft a and he would provide our attorney with alterlease agreement. This was supported by nate forms of agreement for us to consider. council members, and Kathryn Steffey (out- He never supplied anything to our attorney side counsel to the city) prepared a draft before he retired from the city.”

Wood added, “While we discussed month-to-month lease. We proposed a longer term and the city refused, so we accepted the the possibility of entering into a month to draft with a couple of minor changes. The month lease with PCH, we were unable to mayor and Lyn Creswell did not respond to reach an agreement.” l

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Pawn shops in SSL meet the needs of working families

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By Bill Hardesty | B.Hardesty@mycityjournals.com

uick. Pop quiz. How many pawn shops are in South Salt Lake?

Eight? 10? 13?

All those numbers are too high.

There are only four pawn shops in SSL and according to the land use matrix in the municipal code, that number will not increase. While the current pawn shops can sell and a new pawn shop can open, but it must be at the same location. Additional pawn shops are prohibited in SSL.

WHY?

“I have noticed over the years, there has been a real push to move pawn shops from the urban part of the valley out south and west. Maybe because pawn shops were viewed as sleazy,” said Alex, an employee at Premier Pawn (3721 S. State).

Unfortunately, many people’s views of pawn shops are shaped by modern entertainment. Pawnbrokers are viewed as fences for stolen goods and selling items “under the table.” In fact, some common synonyms for a pawnbroker (an owner or employee of a pawn shop) are shylock, loan shark, usurer, bookie and lender-of-resort.

Maybe some unlawful activity still happens, but organizations like the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) worked hard to change the image.

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on, the rent paid and cars running with full tanks of gas,” says the NPA website.

Alex says that they serve those individuals who live paycheck to paycheck. Those folks who are making $10 an hour.

“We help them live,” Alex said.

Mike Katsanevas, owner of Crown Jewelers & Pawn (130 E. 3300 South) and Crown Pawn Express (3302 S. 300 West) explained that 22% of Americans do not have any banking relationship.

“We fill a niche for these people who need a short-term loan,” Katsanevas said.

According to the NPA, the average pawn shop loan customer is 36 with a household income of $29,000. Eighty percent are employed and 82% have a high school diploma or GED. Thirty-three percent are homeowners. They come from all ethnic groups and the national average loan amount is $150.

The NPA reports that approximately 30 million Americans use pawnbrokers to meet financial needs.

Most pawn shops are family-owned businesses. In many cases, they are long-term owners as is the case with Josh, also with Premier Pawn, who has worked in the family business for 26 years.

The two main revenue streams for pawn shops are the interest paid on loans and the difference between the loan amount and the selling price. For example, the pawnbroker gives you a $100 loan, but after the surrender period, the pawnbroker sells the item for $120. They realize a $20 profit.

“In today’s society, many people depend on pawnbrokers to help them meet daily financial needs not offered by other institutions. Pawn customers represent the working families of America who periodically experience an unexpected need for short-term funds. Pawn loans keep the electricity HISTORY

Pawnbrokers date back to ancient China and the Greek and Roman civilizations. Queen Isabella is reported to have pawned her royal jewels to finance Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World.

The traditional pawnbroker symbol is three gold spheres hanging from a bar. The story is that St. Nicholas, often referred to as the patron saint of pawnbroking, left three bags of gold so that the daughters of a poor man could afford to marry. This saved them from a life of slavery or prostitution. This idea of helping others during a time of need is at the heart of pawn brokering.

For us who love words, the term pawn came into English in the late 15th century (as a noun): from Old French “pan” meaning pledge or security, and of West Germanic origin related to Dutch “pand” and German “pfand.”

LOANING/BUYING

The loan process (pawning) at a pawn shop is straightforward. You bring in an item of value. The pawnbroker appraises the item and offers a percentage of the sell value. A person also has the option to sell the item.

At Premier Pawn, the amount for the item is the same whether you are selling or pawning. Other pawn shops might give you a bit higher price if you are selling versus pawning.

If you accept the pawn offer, you accept a renewal 30-day loan with interest. At Premier Pawn, the interest rate is a flat 10% every 30 days.

Compare this to an average 17.25% interest rate on credit cards or 15% to 30% on a payday loan that are typically for two weeks.

Per state regulations, when you pawn or sell an item, you must provide some form of identification, your signature, your picture and your fingerprint.

Loans can be renewed every 30 days by paying only the interest. Often there is a grace period because “life happens.”

At Crown Jewelers & Pawn, 85% of loans are paid and items are returned to the owner. Most loans are for 30 to 90 days.

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Crown Jewelers & Pawn iconic sign at 130 E. 3300 South. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

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Because of the nature of the business, the inventory of a pawn shop varies. Many pawn shops specialize in certain items. Premier Pawn specializes in firearms. However, they have a variety of items ranging from DVDs to luggage to electronics to power tools.

“Our prices are way below retail,” Alex said.

The key to finding the item you want is to have patience and keep checking the pawn shops. l

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n July, a South Salt Lake historical restaurant reopened by restaurateur Bruce Lee. The Amber Restaurant, 217 E. 3300 South, serves traditional American food.

“It had really good comfort food that we could count on,” said a long-time 40-year-old South Salt Lake resident who remembered going to the restaurant as a 12-year-old girl with her grandmother and aunt.

REOPENING

Lee reopened the Amber Restaurant last July. He previously ran a seasonal restaurant in Panguitch.

Currently, they are open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday, they are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are closed Sunday.

“This is a labor of love,” Lee said. “I love seeing people happy and saying it was so good as they leave.”

They pride themselves on using premium ingredients for items from breakfast favorites to traditional hamburgers and spaghetti and meatballs. Saturday night is prime rib night.

One of their customers’ favorite menu items is the omelets. They roll their omelets rather than the traditional flip and fold method. Rolling an omelet allows the mixed-in ingredients to spread throughout rather than be-

ing clumped at the fold. Rolling also results in fluffier eggs and no brown or dry spots.

Bruce’s brother, Gary Lee, works in the kitchen where he had also worked alongside the longtime owners. So, some of the oldtime favorites are coming back.

HISTORY

The Amber Restaurant was originally called Ali Baba’s and was built with a traditional Arabian look. The look complemented the unique Century 21 and Century 22 dome theaters nearby. The restaurant was built in 1974 by Jeff Adams’ parents. At the age of 14, Jeff was groomed to take over. He and his wife, Adrienne, ran the restaurant under different names, settling on the Amber Restaurant.

Lee mentioned a legend that at one point the restaurant was called the Aladdin and there was a flying carpet that circled the building on a track. A check of historical records never confirmed the legend.

After 43 years, the Adams retired and closed the restaurant in December 2018.

“Recently, a senior citizen came in and told me how she came here on a blind date when she was 18,” Lee said.

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Haircare retailers, barbers connect with public at Black Comb event

By Drew Crawford | d.crawford@mycityjournals.com

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n many cities, small businesses worry about the competition that they face. This threat though is not something encountered by the men’s hair and beard industry here in the Salt Lake valley.

On Nov. 8, Black Comb and Barberhaüs hosted “Barber, Beard & Brew” at Hopkins Brewing Co. in South Salt Lake to offer guidance on how to market hair and beard products using social media.

The event included vendors from various companies that set up tables where the public could browse their products and educate themselves on best care practices. Items for sale included beard oils, soaps, and skincare products.

For the participating businesses, it presented an opportunity to network among each other and share business ideas.

“We all kind of work together in some way or another. That’s kind of what we started our business on is collaborating with other local businesses,” said Derek Williamson, owner of Olio Skin & Beard Co. Williamson says that the hair and beard product market in Salt Lake is well-connected and that Black Comb offers him an opportunity to turn his attention toward making products that he is passionate about.

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“As far as I know they are the only ones doing it. For a company like us to get behind Black Comb and support that movement honestly puts us to work making what we love to make,” he said.

Eric Stone, the owner of The Salt Lake Barber Company, said that the purpose of events like this is to foster education in the community and bring people together in the industry.

“We want to come together and be able to produce and give our education out to other barbers. Especially with what Black Comb is doing tonight, being able to do this for the community,” Stone said.

“I think they are one of the few places that have done things for the community outside of our industry which is amazing with having Olio and Proper Hemp here along with their product.”

The connection that exists between the barbers and their customers creates an avenue for a unique delivery of services.

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and sell products like they do on site.

By spending their effort on selling hair products for the barbers, it frees up time for them to cut hair.

“A lot of times barbers don’t have a sales license in order to sell their own products,” Flannery said.

“A lot of barbers just want to cut hair.

It’s almost an art to them. They don’t want to deal with the business aspect.”

Barbers and vendors are anxious to see how opportunities like this can help to connect them and their customers together through specialization. l

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2-Prepare the car Make sure the car is prepared for the road conditions, first with good tires. Snow tires give greater tread for better traction.

Snow and ice should be completely removed from the windows, headlights and taillights prior to driving to ensure visibility.

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3-Control the vehicle Keeping the car under control requires some safe driving tips. The most obvious: drive slow.

Despite our impatience or urgency to get to the desired location, slow driving is the safest driving. Staying under the speed limit, which is meant for ideal conditions, becomes even more important when traveling over snow, ice, standing water or slush.

In drivers education courses, prospective drivers learn about the rule for distance between your car and the one in front of you.

Driving 60 mph? Stay six car lengths back. 70 mph? Seven car lengths back. This distance should be increased even more during wet conditions to allow the car time and space to stop without rear ending the vehicle in front.

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n the evening of Oct. 30, The Commercial Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Intermountain chapter hosted their first community outreach event at The Children’s Center.

A group of 25 designers led by Sydnie Young and Dannon Rampton came together to work on the project of redesigning the interior of the historic Oquirrh School building.

Designers divided into groups to reimagine the layouts of each floor and how the space could be used to effectively to address the needs of children facing challenges related to behavior and mental health.

Using the dimensions that the center collected, each group was assigned a floor of the building and drew designs on wax paper.

The designers imagined layouts that included sound-insulated acoustics and a friendly and supportive environment.

The mission of the designers is to work together with The Children’s Center to create an interior environment where the children can thrive and heal from trauma. As a designer who has a background in working on health centers, Young believes that design can directly enhance the well-being of the children.

“Design is one of the most powerful tools that we as humans have,” Young said.

“Every single space that you’re in has been influenced and affected by design. Whether that’s the color of the light, the layout of the space; everything that is good is influenced by design. As interior designers we are able to come into a space, evaluate it, and if things aren’t working, what can we do to evaluate it and make sure that they are.”

Over the coming years the center will flourish by adding therapists and outreach groups. The center’s purpose will be enabled from the utility function of efficient design.

Many offices are currently located close

to noise and distractions that can be upsetting to children with special needs. The new spaces will integrate easy accessibility and make the features usable for everyone.

The effectiveness of the therapy will be improved if the center is safe and aesthetically pleasing to the children.

Many designers came eager to share their talents to help people in the community experiencing difficulties related to mental health. Rampton knows that the designs will further the mission of the center.

“We, as a group, wanted to help them create a vision for where they want to go in the future with this facility. We want to give them a vision of how they can be more functional,” Rampton said.

The chapter originally became aware of the opportunity through one of their members who is on the board of The Children’s Center.

The committee of the IIDA has two members that head up the project. The chapter views its efforts as a way to help the community and to educate the public on what their profession does.

Rampton explained that the chapter realized that it would be more impactful to use their licenses to change the interior instead of doing a singular day of community service and updating the upholstery.

The chapter will continue to work with the board over the following months to determine the future plans for the interior.

The Children’s Center building that is being redesigned is on the National Register of Historic Places and is located at 350 S. 400 East in Salt Lake City. It serves children around the valley and South Salt Lake.

The building was designed by Richard Kletting, the award-winning architect known for his design of the Utah State Capitol building. It was built in 1894. l

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Granite Park Jr. High students see firsthand how police department operates

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n Nov. 12, five Granite Park Junior High School (GPJHS) eighth graders got an up close and personal tour of the South Salt Lake Police Department.

“Recently, the counselors asked students what your dream job would be. These five put down law enforcement,” said Sharla Bynum, GEAR UP coordinator at GPJHS. She is trying to find partners that will allow students to get a sense of career opportunities.

Sgt. Bill Hogan and Officer Chad Keller of the Community Resource Division conducted the tour.

OFFICER ROMRELL MEMORIAL CAR

The first thing the students wanted to see was the Officer David Romrell Memorial Car. One of the students asked if this was his car. Hogan explained that it was not.

“Officer Romrell was in a loaner that night because a couple of weeks earlier he was involved in a head-on collision while chasing a suspect,” Hogan said. He went on to say, “After the collision and his airbag deployed, Officer Romrell still got out of his car, jumped over the hood, and chased the suspect who was now running. He arrested the suspect.”

Students took turns getting their picture by the car.

are behind the scenes that makes our department work,” Hogan said as he explained the records division.

He explained that they handle requests by patrol officer, detectives, lawyers, and the media. They also handle body and dash camera footage.

Hogan mentioned that for every hour of body or dash camera footage, it takes the clerks eight hours to edit it before release.

The footage must be edited to make sure privacy laws are followed since the raw footage might have the officer asking for information like birth dates or health information.

VICTIM ADVOCATE

The students talked to one of four victim advocates in the department. Their job is to help victims through the legal process.

“Having to go to court and face your attacker can be very difficult,” Hogan said.

The victim advocate told the students that his position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other counseling fields.

DETECTIVE ROOM

Since there were detectives working, the students didn’t spend much time in the detective room. Hogan mentioned that detectives do the more long-term investigation, which can be rewarding because you get to resolve the case. However, you also continue to get work piling up on your desk as patrol feeds you cases.

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eryone starts out in the patrol division because that is where you start to learn investigation skills and how to talk with people and work with them,” Hogan explained.

As the students left the detective room, Hogan pointed out a unique aspect of the interview rooms. The table is in the corner because when they talk to individuals, they don’t want a physical barrier.

“We are here to help. It is not us and them,” Hogan said.

At this point, when asked about the tour so far, Maryam, one of the students said, “I love it.”

PATROL DIVISION

The students spent some time in the daily briefing room. Hogan explained there is one officer per car and that the dispatch (SSL gets their calls from the Valley Emergency Communications Center like most agencies in the valley) prioritize the calls. Sometimes only one officer receives the call, other times, multiple officers get the call depending on the severity.

“If you want to be a cop, the time to start is now by staying out of criminal trouble,” Hogan told the students.

Since you must be 21 to join the force, it is important to have a plan after high school graduation like getting a bachelor’s degree since some agencies pay more for college degrees.

An evidence tech came in to talk with

the students. She burst the TV bubble as she explained how detailed the process is. For example, while the computer provides a rough fingerprint match, it takes human comparison to make the final decision.

“You might be out on a crime scene for 22 hours straight. You might be called at 2 a.m. to get to a crime scene,” she said.

The evidence room is very secure. There are only three people in the department who have access so that the chain of custody is clear, and the integrity of the evidence is maintained. When an officer has a piece of evidence, they place it in an evidence locker.

Once the officer closes the door, they cannot reopen it. The items can only be removed in the evidence room.

Much of the actual forensic work is done off site at the Utah Crime Lab.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

The tour ended with the students having some hands-on experience.

The students learned firsthand why physical fitness is important as they tried to hold a riot shield or swing a battering ram.

Out in the garage, they loved looking at the motorcycles, but not hearing the siren.

They also tried on a SWAT protective vest.

On the way back to school, they all said they were still interested in law enforcement. l

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December 2019 Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.com

South Salt Lake City Council Members Ben B. Pender, District 1 801- 580-0339 bpender@sslc.com Corey Thomas, District 2 801-755-8015 cthomas@sslc.com Sharla Bynum, District 3 801-803-4127 sbeverly@sslc.com Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 pmila@sslc.com L. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 ssiwik@sslc.com Mark C. Kindred, At-Large 801-214-8415 mkindred@sslc.com Ray deWolfe, At-Large 801-347-6939 rdewolfe@sslc.com

CITY NEWSLETTER Investing in Community – Giving Back

The holiday season is upon us!

December is synonymous with traditions that warm the heart and speak to the meaning of the season – kindness to all.

Across the City, acts of kindness abound, and the spirit of inclusivity runs strong.

I am proud of South Salt Lake’s long standing traditions — during the holidays Mayor Cherie Wood and all year round — of investing in our community by helping others.

Over the past two months, our community came together to provide nourishment for those who struggle with hunger. In October, volunteers packaged 13,500 meals for hungry youth and families as part of the Generosity Feeds program. November brought us together to support the PAL Thanksgiving Dinner project. Our PAL Youth, SSL Officers, community and business partners prepared 70 dinner kits for those in need. As we move into December, we continue to give back by supporting our residents through the Sub for Santa and Angel Tree programs.

These are all great examples of our community’s commitment to

supporting programs that give back to our residents and help our neighbors in need. Our City may be small in land mass, but our heart is big!

As Mayor, you have heard me talk time and time again about the importance of investing in programs and services that bring about a better way of life for all residents — young and old. As we look ahead to the start of a new decade, 2020, I am excited about the new opportunities that lay ahead. One important element that will play a significant role in the City’s future planning and funding opportunities is Census 2020. Understanding our City’s population helps us plan for schools, increase public safety, and seek funding that improves the lives of everyone in our community. For these reasons, it is essential to our City’s future that all residents are counted in the Census; please, keep this in mind as we move into the new year.

In the meantime, I encourage everyone to find little ways to act on our City’s tradition of kindness and inclusivity. These foundational elements are what make our City a wonderful place to raise a family, build relationships, start a business, and build strong community ties.

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City News Snow Removal & No Overnight Parking

SSL City Council Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Wednesday, December 4, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m

SSL City Planning Commission Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m.

Holiday Closures South Salt Lake City Offices will be closed for business: Tuesday, Dec. 24 Wednesday, Dec. 25 We wish you a safe holiday!

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Holiday Tree Pickup Tree pickup will be available January 6-9. Ace Disposal will collect trees the 2nd week of January on your normal pickup day.

Place your tree in the park strip, not in the gutter. As a reminder, this collection is only for natural trees as they are going to the landfill to be composted.

Garbage and Recycling Delays Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Christmas Day Dec. 25 or New Year’s Day Jan. 1. Service will be delayed one day starting with the holiday. Be certain to have your cans out by 7:00 a.m.

Salt Lake County Transfer Station Closure Resident use of the transfer station will not be available on January 4th.

If you intend to dump on 1/4/20 you may take items to the Landfill (6030 West California Avenue) free of charge, don’t forget your card.

Removing snow in a timely manner from your driveway and sidewalk provides for safe pedestrian travel and accessibility into and out of your driveway. Please place snow in your yard or park strip, not in the gutter or roadway.

All Night Parking on the street is prohibited on any night where snow removal shall be necessary on South Salt Lake roadways. Public Works is responsible for plowing over 70 miles of city streets. Keeping roadways clear of vehicles enables plows to effectively and safely clear streets.

South Salt Lake City Council Action Report Summary Full agendas, minutes, handouts and video recorded meetings available at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meeting Date 10/23/19 11/13/19

Agenda Item Resolution for Recertification of South Salt Lake Justice Court Resolution Appointing Temporary Judges to the Justice Court

Subject A Resolution of South Salt Lake City Council Requesting the Recertification of the South Salt Lake Justice Court A Resolution of the South Salt Lake City Council Appointing Temporary Judges to the Justice Court

Action Approved

Next Step No Further Action

Moved to Unfinished Further Discussion Business for November 20th

2019 General Election Final Results City Council At Large Natalie Pinkney Mary Anna Southey

Percentage 63.66% 36.34%

Votes 1,652 943

District 4 Portia Mila George E. Kellogg

Percentage 67.70% 32.30%

Votes 436 208

District 1 Leanne Huff Jared Fitts

Percentage 63.95% 36.05%

Votes 463 261

District 5 Shane Siwik Clarissa J. Williams

Percentage 53.20% 46.80%

Votes 258 227

Public Safety A New Look and Concept The South Salt Lake Fire Department has recently taken delivery of a new fire/pumping apparatus that is remarkably different than those currently in use. The color scheme is changing from red to black. The new engine has compartment space designed to keep firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical gear out of the crew cab, yet immediately ready for firefighters to grab upon arrival to a call. It’s a huge change, not only for firefighters, but the citizens of the City. Firefighters will don their gear once on-site. They’re able to get geared up within two minutes or less. This change will allow the crew to exit the vehicle safely without the extra weight and also allow everyone on the rig to collectively strategize how best to handle the situation while putting on their gear. Additionally, this helps prevent ankle, knee and back injuries, ultimately lowering on-the-job injuries in an effort to improve the health and wellness of our firefighters.

Firefighting is a dangerous profession, and nobody will debate that if we are going to aggressively attack a fire on the interior of building, our PPE will be exposed to harmful contaminants. In the past, it was a badge of honor to have dirty, smoky gear. We never thought about the major effects

the toxic chemicals and smoke might cause, including the rise in cancer that is reported in the fire service today.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) research and data shows that firefighters face a 9% increase Interim Fire Chief in cancer diagnoses, and a 14% increase Terry Addison in cancer-related deaths, compared to the general population within the United States.

Cancer has now surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death among firefighters.

Today, homes burn faster and create more toxic soot than ever. Thirty years ago, asbestos posed the biggest cancer threat to firefighters. Now it’s cancer such as myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia. That shift wasn’t by chance; newer homes and buildings burn down two-to-three times faster than their predecessors. Fires are burning hotter and faster due to the use of synthetic furniture and building materials, and they’re also releasing more toxic gases than natural materials.

Old style, legacy furnishings, such as unfinished hardwood, demonstrate a higher tolerance to flames. However, modern furnishings, such as engineered wood and polyester curtains, not only ignite quickly and more violently, but they also leave behind carcinogenic soot from materials like polyurethane and plastic.

That soot sticks to uniforms and PPE, which is transferred to skin during the removal process. Firefighter cancer prevention and implementing a new model for improving and protecting the health and safety of our firefighters is a top priority.

Back to the new fire engine. The engine is a 2019 Pierce Velocity Pumper; it has a 525 horsepower Detroit Diesel motor, a 2000 gallon per minute pump, holds 500 gallons of water, and carries a variety of tools and medical equipment including over 2,500 feet of hose. Please take the opportunity to stop by Fire Station 41, located at 2600 South Main, to take a closer look!

Our city was graced by the service of Fire Marshall Russ Groves for three years. Russ made fast friends with employees, residents and businesses as he cheerfully inspected buildings and construction plans to make sure everyone was safe. He worked for several Salt Lake Valley fire departments for over 40 years and his warm personality and positive attitude were as remarkable as his career. He truly cared for people — protecting them, listening to them, and making everyone feel like they mattered.

With sadness, we share the news of his passing in November.

Our hearts go out to our Fire Department Family and Russ’ family and friends. Please share your sympathies and remembrances with the South Salt Lake Fire Department if you wish to honor him.

Meet South Salt Lake Police Department’s Homeless Resource Officers (Photo & Bios next page) With the official opening of the 1000 West Men’s Homeless Resource Center the South Salt Lake Police Department (SSLPD) is prepared to address the challenges that will accompany it.

Mayor Cherie Wood and her staff have spent more than a year working on the Conditional Use Permit that was drafted to prevent the recreation of Rio Grande, while maintaining a focus on providing resources for those in need. Working closely with Mayor Wood and her staff, the SSLPD identified what policing resources would be needed. Tracking homeless related contacts from June of 2017 forward, we were able to identify staffing needs. Excluding the obvious increase of homeless related contacts in mid-August through September 2017, as a result of Operation Rio Grande, we were able to establish a base line of needed staffing. With recently passed legislation, Mayor Cherie Wood was able to secure funding for an additional 12 Police Officers to meet that need.

The SSLPD has taken the additional allocation of officers and created a Homeless Resource Team of officers (HRO Unit).

The team is currently structured with 4 officers, and scheduled to bring 2 additional officers into the unit prior to January 1, 2020.

The remaining 6 officers will be assigned to our uniformed patrol

division to ensure 24/7 response to homeless related calls for service. The HRO Team will work directly with the Resource Center staff to ensure their clients are receiving the best Police Chief law enforcement resources possible, while Jack Carruth also addressing the needs of the surrounding residents and business community.

The homeless population can be the most vulnerable group within a community as weather gets colder and even below freezing. Our HRO Team is committed to helping those individuals find available resources for shelter and other identified resources, while maintaining safety of the City of South Salt and protecting the rights of our residents and businesses. Illegal activity such as camping, loitering, theft, littering and drug activity will be enforced appropriately.

Please know that SSLPD is focused on finding a balance between the needs of the homeless population and protecting the City of South Salt Lake in the preservation of the quality of life for all who reside here.

If you have concerns or would like to speak directly to anyone of our Homeless Resource Officers you can reach out to them directly by contacting the SSLPD at 801-412-3600.

November marks a somber month in South Salt Lake Police Department history. Officer David Romrell was killed in the line of duty on November 24, 2018. In his honor, the police department building has been renamed to the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building. Officer Romrell will forever be remembered for his dedicated service and sacrifice for South Salt Lake.

Due to the holidays Coffee with a Cop, Bowl with a Cop, Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch are postponed until January.

Enjoy your Holidays!

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2019 – Year in Review by the Numbers Total number of new Business Licenses in SSL – 126 Total number of new residential units in SSL – 396 Total number of new Building Permits in SSL – 980 Total Valuation of all building improvements in SSL – Approximately $144 Million (This number is over $100 Million higher than 2018) Total Park Impact fees collected from new development – $603,441 (All numbers as of Mid-November)

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NOW OPEN AND LEASING! Hawthorne Townhomes located at 2800 S West Temple is now open and leasing. Hawthorne is a 218-unit rental townhome project. It features a small café space along West Temple, a swimming pool and hot tub, a fitness facility, community garden, perimeter trails, and a large club house.

Monday & Wednesday Modified Yoga - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Pickleball - 12:30 p.m.

Fridays - Line Dancing 10:30 a.m.

Daily Lunch - Noon $3 suggested donation Tuesday, Dec 3 - Choir Performance - 10:45 a.m.

Monday, Dec 16 - Candle Making w/ Ice - 10:45 a.m.

NEW BREWERY OPENS 2019! Level Crossing Brewery located at 2496 S. West Temple opened spring of 2019. Level Crossing Brewery offers an in-house food menu, two bars, a separate tasting room, and live music.

Tuesday, Dec 17 Christmas Party 10:00 a.m.

Officer Aldo Montes: I’ve been a Police Officer for 16 years. I’ve been with the South Salt Lake Police Department for 15 of those years. My vision as a HRO is to have positive interactions with those who are homeless and be a stepping stone to help individuals get out of homelessness.

Wednesday, Dec 18 Decibells @ 10:45 a.m.

Holiday Meal @ 11:45 a.m.

Thursday, Dec 19 Pancake Breakfast 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday & Thursday Dec. 24-25 Center Closed for Holiday Come check out what the Senior Center has to offer!

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Officer Jason Rasmussen: I have worked in the City of South Salt Lake for over 15 years.

As a HRO, I would like to change the perception of how Law Enforcement interacts with those who are homeless. I’ve met some incredible people while in this capacity and look forward to assisting many more.

FITTS PARK EXPANSION IS COMPLETE! The park expansion includes a new bridge connecting both sides the park, new playgrounds, zip line and a bike safety course. The expansion adds an entrance to the park on the 300 East side.

Officer Chad Leetham: I’m proud to be an HRO. As a pioneer of this program I have found the “one on one” and “get to know you” methods have helped bring both those who live in this great City and those who seek services, closer together to create a safe, happy and inviting community. I feel as we work together as a team we can change not only the lives of those coming to our City, but welcome them as part of our community.

Officer Cody Coggle: I spent eight years as a police dispatcher before joining the SSLPD, where I’ve spent eight years as a uniformed patrol officer. As a HRO I hope to establish supportive relationships with those experiencing homelessness. Through those relationships provide advice, support and connect individuals with services in hopes of diverting them from the criminal justice system.

Community Happenings

The South Salt Lake Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) Board of Directors would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the tremendous support for our Thanksgiving service project!

Each year, we rely on donations from our community to make our Thanksgiving service project a success, and to help us reach as many families as possible who could use a little help to make the holidays a bit brighter. It is thanks to the generosity of community supporters – individuals, businesses, religious institutions – that we were able to expand our reach, and help more families than we had originally hoped. This year we were able to provide meals for about 70 families! We applaud you for taking pride in your community and wanting to make a difference in the lives of everyone in it! We truly believe that amazing things happen when everyone works together towards a common goal, and that’s exactly what we see happening right now throughout our community. Thank you for partnering with us in providing positive opportunities for our youth and our community.

Adult Open Play Basketball Columbus Community Center 2531 S 400 E 18 years and older Dec. 3 – March 26 Tues & Thurs nights 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Fee: $20 Season Pass or $1 Night Pass For more information call 801-412-3217

Pickleball

Central Park Community Center 2797 S 200 E Dec. 2 – March 26 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Monday & Wednesday Evenings 7 – 9 p.m.

18 & Older Equipment for Checkout FREE to play FOR REGISTRATION CONTACT: Dustin 801.412.3209 or dpermann@sslc.com

Leaf Removal

As you rake leaves in your yard, take a moment to also clear the gutter and storm drains. Help keep our waterways clean and prevent flooding in your neighborhood!

Community Happenings NEW PARK COMING SPRING 2020

Year in Review We are building a new park and playground adjacent to the Columbus Community Center!

The park and play areas are designed with all ages, abilities and interests in mind. It includes inclusive playground equipment, a sport court, pingpong tables, trees and picnic areas. Take a look at the plans on the city’s website or the posters in the lobby of the Columbus Community Center, by the library.

The South Salt Lake Arts Council is proud to help unite the South Salt Lake community through art. We excited to see the continued success and growth of our two main events, Mural Fest and Craftoberfest. Another Robot Mailbox was added to the collection along West Temple. And in its 3rd year, our Creative Arts for Life program continues to offer a variety of different creative opportunities for South Salt Lake adult and senior residents. For more information on Arts Council happenings, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit sslarts.org or follow us on Facebook @South Salt Lake Arts Council or Instagram @southsaltlakearts MURAL FEST – MAY 11, 2019 10 new murals painted in the Creative Industries Zone and a free community celebration

CRAFTOBERFEST – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 A celebration of South Salt Lake’s craft breweries and distilleries

CREATIVE ARTS FOR LIFE – Free Art Classes for Seniors and Adults: Wednesday mornings and evenings at the Columbus Community Center. Watch for classes in January.

The latest of our Robot Mailbox Project was created by local artists Fred Conlon and Sugarpost Metal. Find this gem installed at Level Crossing Brewing Co 2496 S. West Temple.

Promise Record Attendance at Utah International

Utah International Charter School is seeing record attendance this year in the afterschool program. The charter school, located at 350 East Baird Circle (3605 South), had an average daily attendance last month of 75 youth, up from 64 last year. The school was founded in 2013 for youth grades 7-12. It is the only high school located in South Salt Lake. Youth travel from all over the Salt Lake Valley to attend the school that is for English Language Learners.

Staff have reported that youth are also more committed

and engaged this year. Students staying for all three hours of programing have gone from 25 youth last year to 35 youth this year. Youth are committing to their clubs and the dance team consistently has 20 members practicing daily.

There are also two basketball teams, a girls and boys, the youth rarely miss practice. The coding club doubled in size and are all female. Overall it has been an amazing start to the school year and a vast improvement in participation from the youth.

Kearns-Saint Ann School Play The Promise South Salt Lake Afterschool Program in partnership with KearnsSaint Ann School is excited to present “The Drummer Boy”: an original musical written and directed by Gerry Garcia. In this modern retelling of a timeless classic, we follow a group of orphans who, upon learning of their orphanage’s termination, become street performers in an effort to save their home.

The program includes classic Yuletide tunes as well as two original songs sung by the student body and energetic choir of Kearns St. Ann School. Please join us on December 19 at 6:00 p.m. for a night of Holiday spirit.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7 hotline Prevención del Suicidio en Español: 1-888-628-9454 24/7 hotline If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, Information, referrals & follow-up for crisis/suicide intervention. suicidepreventionlifeline.com

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YOUTH CITY COUNCIL The holiday season is upon us and the Youth City Council is gathering items for the annual Angel Tree and Sub for Santa programs. Each year these programs support families who are in need of some extra cheer and it wouldn’t be possible without your help.

The Angel Tree can be found on the 2nd floor of City Hall. It is ornamented with tags that have a description of wants or needs of a local resident that the Youth City Council will be distributing for families in need.

Gifts may be dropped off at City Hall. Don’t forget to attach the tag to your wrapped gift so we know who it is going to. Monetary donations can be mailed or delivered in person to the Finance Department.

The South Salt Lake Youth City Council would like to thank everyone in advance for their support. For questions contact Edward Lopez: elopez@sslc.com or 801-455-1729.

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SafeUT App: Download on your smartphone Real-time confidential tip program for youth to help bullying, emotional crises, mental health, or suicide-related issues.

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Santa sightings, Christmas concerts and tree lightings: Inexpensive holiday fun for the family

By Christy Jepson | Christy@mycityjournals.com

A girl visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Riverton’s annual Christmas event, Santa’s Arrival in Riverton.

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udgets can get tight around this time of year. Sometimes taking your family to certain holiday events can be pricey. But don’t despair. Take a peek at this list (but not Santa’s!) and enjoy inexpensive holiday fun for the whole family.

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Draper Tree Lighting Ceremony: Monday, Dec. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the Draper City Park. This celebration will consist of lighting over 65,000 lights, including those on the large willow tree in the center of the park.

You can also visit with Santa, listen to live music, and stroll through the park. Each night after Dec. 2, the lights come on at 5:15 p.m. and turn off at 10:30 p.m.

Candy Cane Hunt: Monday, Dec. 9 from 4-5 p.m. at the Draper Historic Park, 12625 S. 900 East. Children ages 6 and younger will enjoy this free event that starts at 4 p.m. sharp. Not only will there be thousands of candy canes hidden throughout the park, some of those candy canes can be redeemed for a new holiday toy. There will be a special arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on a fire truck to meet the children. Santa will be available for photos in the gazebo. There will also be hot chocolate and jumbo marshmallow roasting.

Riverton City Park. This new holiday event costs $10 per vehicle. While staying warm in your car, you can read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” on giant storyboards and see holiday lights. (Enter the park through 12800 South via 1300 West) Christmas Night of Music Concert: Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at Riverton High School, 12476 S. Silverwolf Way. Beautiful holiday music will be performed by a 100-member choir and orchestra from the area.

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Mad Holiday Science: Thursday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Sandy Library, 10100 S. Petunia Way. Santa Eggbert will explore science with a holiday twist. Children will get to watch: The Northern Lights, foam the melts before their eyes, indoor fireworks and dry ice experiments.

Christmas in the Wizarding World: Visit this unique retail experience now until Jan. 6.

The hours at The Shops at South Town are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the final year that this event will be in Utah. Visitors can browse for free or if there is a Harry Potter fan in your family there is a wide selection of Harry Potter merchandise.

Santa’s Toy Bag presented by the Utah HERRIMAN Puppet Theater: Monday, Dec. 23 at 10:30 Night of Lights: Monday, Dec. 2 from a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Sandy Library.

5-9 p.m. at the Herriman City Hall and Crane SOUTH JORDAN Light the Night Tree Lighting CelebraPark (5355 W. Herriman Main St.). Enjoy the night while watching the tree lighting, visit tion: Friday, Dec. 6 from 6-8:30 p.m. Afwith Santa, make a holiday craft, eat at one ter the tree lighting ceremony, walk down of the many food trucks, listen to live music Towne Center Drive and enjoy the festive holiday candy window displays, shop at the and watch a laser light show.

RIVERTON Winter Market, visit with Santa, enjoy hot coSanta’s Arrival in Riverton: Monday, coa, gingerbread house displays, live music, Dec. 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Riverton City sleigh rides, drum line and a holiday movie.

Park (1452 W. 12600 South). Come greet SoJo Choral Arts presents the 15th AnSanta as he and Mrs. Claus arrive to the park nual Sounds of the Season Choir and Orcheson a fire truck. Enjoy making crafts, cook- tra Holiday Concert: Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. or 7 ie decorating, visiting with vendors, writing p.m. at Bingham High School, 2160 S. Jorletters to Santa, roasting marshmallows, and dan Parkway. This is a free concert and will enjoying a free warm scone with honey but- last a little over an hour.

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The Utah Olympic Oval Holiday Festi‘Twas the Lights before Christmas: Dec. 6-12, 14-18, 21-23 from 6-9 p.m. at the val: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6-10 p.m. At this

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Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the West Jordan Library, 8030 S. 1825 West. This festive night is presented by Mont “Magic” and children who attend will find out what happened to The Grinch and learn what other reindeer games Rudolph wasn’t allowed to play. Children will find the answers to these silly Christmas questions and learn some magic tricks.

A Visit from St. Nicholas: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Bring your kids for an afternoon of Christmas stories and take your picture with Santa. This is a free event at the Viridian Event Center (8030 S. 1825 West).

West Jordan Arts Annual Holiday Concert: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. featuring several of West Jordan’s City’s musical groups including the West Jordan Symphony, Mountain West Chorale, West Jordan City Band and the West Jordan Jazz Band. This event will be held at the Viridian Event Center (8030 S. 1825 West).

The West Jordan Symphony’s 26th annual Handel’s “Messiah” sing-along: Sunday, Dec. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at the Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West. This program WEST JORDAN will feature local soloists and the West JorThe Magic of the Christmas Season: dan Symphony and Mountain West Chorale.

event there will be an oval figure skating ice show, crafts, a visit and pictures with Mrs. and Mr. Claus, a photo booth and public ice skating. Admission is $5 for adults (13 years old and older) and $3 for kids (3-12 years old). Ice skate rentals are $3.50 per person.

There is free entry when you bring a non-perishable food item benefiting the Kearns Food Pantry. Skate rental fees will still apply, however. The Utah Olympic Oval is located at 5662 S. Cougar Lane (4800 West) in Kearns.

Christmas Carole Sing-Along: Monday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. This free concert is presented by the Larry H. Miller family and will feature songs

by Ryan Innes, with the emcee being Jason Hewlett.

The Grand Christmas Hotel Holiday Window Stroll at The Grand America Hotel: From now until Dec. 31 be amazed at the 14 handcrafted whimsical holiday-themed window displays. Open Monday through Thursdays 4-8 p.m., Friday and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and from Dec. 21-31 the window displays are open Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Parking fees apply if you park at the hotel. The hotel is located at 555 S. Main Street.

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Teachers’ self-care essential for quality teaching

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Granite School District teachers enjoy the energy found in a drum circle at the Self-Help Fair. (Courtesy of Granite School District) “Self-care is never a selfish act — it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.” ― Parker Palmer, author of “Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation”

LEARN MORE AND APPLY: Granite School District teachers finds self-help through art at the Self-Help Fair. (Courtesy of Granite School District)

almer’s quote states well the purpose of the Self-Help Fair for Teachers conducted by the Granite School District on Sept. 13.

“Taking care of yourself and being in a good place yourself so that you can be your best self for your students. We work in very challenging jobs in classrooms and it is and has always been a very challenging profession,” Noelle Converse, special education director at Granite School District, said.

She added, “We feel it is really necessary if we are going to ask children to be mindful of themselves about their practice in learning. We are mindful of ourselves on how we teach.”

fits are realized by both students and teachers inside and outside of the classroom.

Psychological benefits include: • decreased anxiety and • depression, • increased coping skills, • decreased irritability and moodiness, better emotional stability and increased ability to effectively manage problems.

Physical benefits include: • improved breathing, • lower heart rate, • improved circulation, • improved immune function, • reduced physical stress responses, • better sleep, • and better management of physical symptoms (e.g. pain).

The belief is that self-help provides the best self in the classroom, which provides energy for mindfulness.

The concept of mindfulness is one of the hot topics on how a person approaches life. Mindfulness is about learning to train your attention to the present moment without dwelling on what has happened in the past or worrying about the future.

In the classroom, this plays out how we ask students to be present. They need to focus on the learning that is happening now and not worry about what happened at recess or worry about when recess is happening.

Proponents of mindfulness report psychological and physical benefits. These bene-

For a few years, the school district has talked about the “Granite Way.” It is a framework to become better at all levels from students to superintendent. One aspect of this framework is personal development or what is called “Professional Learning Communities (PLC).” Communities range from teacher cohorts to a school to the district.

One fair attendee, Kaisa DuMond, a teacher at Calvin Smith Elementary, talked about the value of one of her PLCs. “I have learned from my two co-teachers who are really good at guiding me through

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what I should do,” DuMond said.

This past summer, the district held a principal boot camp where they talked about equity, inclusion and wellness for all.

“A school’s administration set the culture of the school. They are facilitators for allowing the kind of culture that promotes self-help,” Converse commented.

The idea of holding a self-help fair was an outcome of these efforts.

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The district was expecting about 200 teachers. Mid-way through the fair they already had over 500 educators.

“This is fantastic. The awareness of the need,” Theresa Richardson of Redwood Elementary, said.

The takeaways started at the registration desk with each person given “Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies for Promoting Concentration, Compassion, and Calm” by Thomas Armstrong and an oil diffuser and sample oils donated by 4Life Essentials Oils.

Participants could also take home a stress ball of their own creation, a painted art creation, and a succulent planted by them.

They also got to play adult versions of children games and take part in a drum circle.

“Often our adultness takes over. We need to get back to the enthusiasm we all had when we started as an educator,” Converse said.

When asked why she came, Kat Morfitt of Robert Frost Elementary, replied, “Because I have worked in other schools where

www.WLIUT.com/CDS teachers’ self-care was not a priority and it is something I am drawn toward and so I want to find what resources Granite provides and how they partner with other organizations providing extra support.”

Morfitt was hoping to find ways to carve out those 15 minutes of self-care. She was impressed with what she was finding.

Another teacher, Josh Kariparduc of Matheson Junior High, said, “We live a very stressful life from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. so we need this fair.” For Kariparduc adding to his stress is learning classroom management in an American classroom. He started his teaching career 18 years ago in Turkey and taught in other Eastern countries before coming to America.

Converse summed up the point of the conference by saying, “Our goal is to really help each one of our educators that is working day in and day out with students and gets to touch many lives that they are in a really good place for being able to do that. Because our students need someone who is in a really good place because many of them aren’t.

Many of them are dealing with obstacles and barriers in their personal life that makes it very challenging on regular basis to even get to school. And so for a teacher to be really centered, to be ready, to deal with whatever walks through the door and to be their best self, to be that model, that shoulder, and be someone who is inspirational to that child is going to make all the difference to that child.

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Going into the offseason, Cottonwood football is focused on the little things

By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

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oing into the 2019 season, so much was going to be new. New head coach.

New starting quarterback. New culture. New philosophy.

Nobody had any idea that it would soon become even more dire than that for Cottonwood football. After the first game against Summit Academy, for example, Cottonwood had already lost 10 players to injuries, according to head coach Casey Miller.

“Proud of the way our kids fought tonight,” said Miller, who added that his team has “Gotta try to get healthy before next week. Lost about 10 kids tonight; hope they get healthy.”

As the season wore on, players continued dropping like flies. The problem was, Cottonwood didn’t have any players to replace the ones it lost. Also, players who hadn’t bought into the new team either quit the team or were asked to leave one-third of the way through the season, according to Miller.

After that, one loss turned into two, and two into four, and four grew into seven and then nine losses until Cottonwood’s coaching staff was staring down the sideline at a razor-thin bench and a very young team.

The aim, as the Cottonwood football team entered the tail end of their season winless, then had to become more simple: improve in little ways in their regular season finale Oct. 16 at Hillcrest.

Mission accomplished. For the first time in Region 6 play in 2019, the Colts did not allow more than 50 points in any one game.

The 49-0 loss to Hillcrest on Oct. 16 might have even signaled a step backward to anyone outside the program who watched the Colts defeat their bitter rival last season.

But to Cottonwood, whose eyes are firmly fixated on the future—after witnessing their sophomore/JV squad blow out Hillcrest 41-0 a day earlier—it’s progress.

Finishing off with a rival with whom the new coach Miller is acutely familiar (he was Hillcrest’s head coach a few years ago) was a nice way to wrap up a tough first season at the helm of the Colts varsity team.

In 2019, watching Cottonwood’s varsity play, whether you were there in person or watching a livestream, was like watching David battle Goliath on most days.

When a team like Cottonwood’s was barely fielding 40 healthy players at its peak—if they were lucky—against 70 to 90 players on some varsity 5A squads, it’s an impossible task. But, that’s not even the half of it.

Many Colts players come from single-parent homes at which the female is the primary guardian and sole provider. And so, because of that lack of a father figure, Miller found himself looking at unfamiliar territory before the even season began.

“We have quite a few kids who do not have access to a shirt and [neck] tie to wear

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Cottonwood’s football team took its lumps this season, with a depleted roster size, but its focus on the little things could make for a brighter future. (City Journals)

to school on game days,” said Miller earlier this season. “If anyone has a few shirts and ties they could part with, please let me know and I’ll try to find a way to get them to our school so I can teach some of our kids how to tie a tie.”

The response from the community to that public plea was swift; dress shirts and ties arrived at the school’s main office in droves. Now, the players not only have learned how to do a few new things on the football field, they have also learned how to tie a neck tie, something they’ll assuredly utilize at future job interviews and during important life events.

Cottonwood (0-6 Region 6, 0-10 overall) also wasn’t able to field a balanced roster for most games. In most cases, Cottonwood’s sideline was about one-third as full as any other school in Region 6.

Players played on both sides of the ball—offense and defense—leading to lopsided scores as the games wore on because Colts players were obviously exhausted having to play every snap and wore down as games went on.

Compound that with the fact that almost two-thirds of Cottonwood’s players had already played a full JV game a day before the varsity game was even played. You had a recipe for disaster at the varsity level—even if the majority of Cottonwood’s players were freshmen and sophomores in 2019 and received much-needed development from the experience.

For another, senior Jake Miner, who be-

gan the season as the Colts starting quarterback, hadn’t ever played the position before this season.

Then during the first game against Summit Academy, Miner, who also plays linebacker for Cottonwood, was injured, leaving the Colts with no other choice but to insert a 5-foot-8, 130- pound freshman in Brock Simpson.

To his credit, Simpson—also the sophomore/JV team’s QB—did all he could in an impossible situation, completing seven of 22 passes for 39 yards in 2019. In a brutal Region 6, leading up to the Hillcrest regular season finale, Cottonwood hadn’t allowed fewer than 56 points in any of its first five league games.

To put Cottonwood’s season into some statistical perspective, Simpson had just a 1.5 quarterback rating. Behind center, junior running back Joseph Madrigal rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown.

The next highest rushing total came from Kirath Makhar, who rushed for 14 yards on three carries as a freshman. Nick Bean was also a freshman and he led the Colts in receiving with two catches for 7 yards. The majority of Cottonwood’s positive yardage came during the 66-13 loss at West—the only game at which the Colts scored points in 2019.

On defense, sophomore Reggie Nielsen led the Colts with 12 tackles and even ran for a touchdown. Junior Michael Miller tacked on seven more tackles for Cottonwood, while Madrigal ended his junior season with 11.

For most teams, these defensive stats would reflect their player performances in one game. But, not in Cottonwood’s case. To wit: in the Colts’ game Oct. 10 versus No. 2 ranked Olympus, for example, the offense didn’t even cross midfield during the first half without either punting or committing a turnover. All eight possessions in the first half resulted in all 56 Olympus first half points as Cottonwood eventually fell, 69-0.

That said, the Colts have usually been able to compete for about three quarters before succumbing to a blowout, again, because they don’t have enough players on their roster—they traveled to Maple Mountain Oct. 4 with just 22 players in a 54-0 loss—nor the experience to stay with these deeper, more talented, more physically mature schools.

The Colts are getting all they can from the players they do have in this 2019 season though, and that’s something nobody can ever take away from them.

Cottonwood heads into the 2020 season knowing vast improvement is just over the horizon if they’re willing to continue putting the work in this offseason. In the meantime, Miller added he’s grateful to his five senior players who leave knowing they did all they could.

“Our five seniors have battled and tried to help change the culture at our school this year,” he added. “Season hasn’t gone our way at all, but I gave them all a big hug and thanked them for all they have given us.” l

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Nisei senior league continues over 50 years of bowling tradition

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Players from different teams gather together for practice. (Nichole Duffy/City Journals)

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troll into Bonwood Bowl (2500 S. Main St.) on a Wednesday morning to bowl and you might be surprised to find all the lanes are filled with bowlers ready to compete. The longtime Nisei league is here.

“The Nisei senior league is a continuation of the Nisei Tuesday night league that use to play way back,” said Shigeko Fukushima, emphasizing the “way back.”

“I started when I was in my late 20s and now I’m 91,” Wilma Kimura added, as she finished polishing her ball.

Amongst the clattering of pins, the Nisei league shared some history of how they came to love this game.

“I have been bowling since it was 33 cents a game, and they had actual pin boys.

Back then there were a lot more alleys around,” said Yuri Uyeda.

When asked why they all have been playing so long, the universal answer was, “for fun.”

The Nisei league was started back in the 1940s as a way for Nisei, or second-generation Japanese Americans, to come together in a time that held high contentions around the valley. And the tradition stuck.

“I came here in 1969 and knew the Okumura family, they were a big bowling family, and that’s why I joined,” said Fukushima.

That seems to be the case with many of the bowlers, who find it especially important now as they have gotten older.

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people are so nice, bowling might be frustrating at times, but the people are positive and it’s good to get out,” said Sandy Matsushita.

The average age of the Nisei league is 80 years old.

Meg Kiriyama impressively picks up a spare. She is 98 years old. Everyone on the lane claps for Kiriyama, while she strolls back to her spot on the bench with a smile.

The league is competitive as well.

There’s cash prizes and bragging rights to the top two teams in the league, most improved bowler and highest overall score for men and women bowlers.

“Too bad they don’t give out a booby prize, I’d get first place!” joked Kimura.

When asked if they thought bowling was the secret to youth, many laughed or shrugged. Being part of a community is what helps keep you young, they say.

“Really, socializing when you get older like us is important,” said Sadie Yoshimura.

“It’s nice because we get together and then go to lunch at different places afterward.”

One place they frequent is Koyo Restaurant, a traditional Japanese restaurant in Millcreek, where they continue the laughter and conversations.

The Nisei league bowls for 28 weeks between September and April, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The league is comprised of 13 teams of four members ages 55 and older. l

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12th annual chess tournament a big hit with families

By Nichole Duffy | n.duffy@mycityjournals.com

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n a brisk November morning, the parking lot at the Columbus Community Center in South Salt Lake was crammed full. Inside, young chess enthusiasts packed the building ready to embark on the 12th annual chess tournament held Nov. 2. Students passed from room to room carrying their yellow scorebooks, chatting amongst themselves.

Parents, on the other hand, roamed nervously around the halls waiting for their children to finish each round. As play continued throughout the day, parents became more relaxed and kids started being kids.

One group from Esperanza Elementary decided to release some of that energy by playing basketball and tag in the gym.

Jesse Hyatt, the Esperanza Elementary chess coach and second-grade teacher explained that, “The kids are excited to get out to a tournament, for many of them this is their first time participating in one.” Hyatt said that many kids who have joined the chess club are newcomers this year.

Fourth grader Ricardo S. ran over to talk about the tournament. “I liked it, but I was nervous,” he said and added, “My brothers Participants from Esperanza Elementary with their coach Jesse Hyatt. (Nichole Duffy/City Journals) taught me to play when I was really little.”

Ezra C., who is in second grade, said, The excitement radiated from the kids, in the auditorium, while other groups were in “Esperanza Elementary taught me to play ranging from kindergarteners to high school tournaments. Some participants took part in chess when I started there.” seniors, as they engaged in practice matches the life-size chess board that was set up at the

front of the room.

Many of the parents who attended talked about chess and family. Myra Carbajal, mother of sixth grader Kaleb P., explained, “My father wanted both of us, my brother and me, to play but his grandson is the only one who took after him.”

Kaleb added, “Yeah, my grandpa taught me to play. It is fun because it is strategic.”

The ability to strategize was a draw for other participants, too. “We always play at home for game night. I try different strategies to win,” said third grader Kevin K.M. “We all play together — Dad, Kevin, sister and me,” said Kevin’s mother, Mitzuko Chiney.

Some parents see playing chess as a way to strengthen family bonds.

“It was something that I wanted my girls to be engaged in,” said parent Sejo Jose. “For me, it was personal and important. This was a way we could spend more time together as a family.” Jose had two girls participating in the tournament.

During her speech at the trophy ceremony, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Myrna Clark said, “A lot of these kids, it’s their first time playing and it’s our hope that they continue to play.” l

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inter is coming. With it comes trapped pollution.

Air pollution in the Salt Lake valley is a problem: an obvious statement. The good news is, it’s become less of a problem than it was in 2010.

In a presentation to the American Planners Association, Thom Carter, UCAIR (Utah Clean Air Partnership) executive director, stated that, “From 2002 to 2017, total emissions have dropped 38% despite the population increasing 34% during that same time period.”

Why is the air better? Because we discovered the primary culprits for pollution.

Us. Fifty-two percent of Utah residents are now aware their own vehicles are the biggest contributor, whereas six years ago 56% thought mines, refineries and other industries were at fault.

Because residents see themselves as responsible, many are making efforts to change their habits.

Taking public transit instead of driving alone is one of the biggest changes people are making.

“With 50% of pollution coming from our tailpipes, not idling, reducing cold starts, taking transit, carpooling are most beneficial to reducing our impact on air quality,” Carter said.

Another major contributor to pollution is old appliances.

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to an ultra-low NOx water heater can make a big difference. Experts at the Department of Environmental Quality tell us that nitrous oxide or NOx is a precursor of PM2.5 (Particulate Matter 2.5 micrometers)…. When a homeowner switches to an ultra-low NOx water heater, it reduces NOx emissions by 75%,” Carter said.

The little things, like turning down the thermosat and replacing old appliances, can help lessen pollution.

There’s even a way to save yourself cash and reduce pollution; turn your furnace down by two degrees.

“Regarding thermostats, we know that people are turning down their thermostats to save money and help air quality…. This 2 degree difference can save 1 ton in CO2. The average family emits 25 tons of CO2 emissions per year,” Carter said.

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or some reason unbeknownst to me, us Utahans get way too hyped over holiday lights. Perhaps, we really like them because of the creative designs. Or maybe it’s because it’s a cheap or completely priceless way to spend a magical night with friends and family. It might even be a way for many of us to fight the seasonal depression that comes along with the winter darkness. Whatever the reason may be, we love some holiday lights.

If you haven’t checked out these locations yet, I recommend them for a usually-completely-free experience (unless you’re buying some hot chocolate).

My favorite light events over the past few years have been the Trees of Life. While originally named the Tree of Light, many residents have nicknamed the trees “Trees of Life,” for various reasons. One of the most stunning trees grows in Draper City Park (1300 E. 12500 South). Every year, over 65,000 lights are carefully strung throughout the tree. When lit (which occurs the first Monday evening after Thanksgiving) all of the branches of the tree are illuminated; making it seem like a tree from a magical world.

Throughout the valley, many more Trees of Life are being decorated. The closest one to me personally resides in a cemetery. That’s where I would check to see if there’s a Tree of Life near you.

Temple Square arguably has the most famous lights within the valley. Located in

downtown Salt Lake City, Temple Square decorates their 10-acre complex with many different colors and styles of lights. This year, the lights will be on from Nov. 29 until Dec. 31. Check them out from 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

The Grand America Hotel in SLC (555 S. Main St.) is a building to sight-see all year round. When it’s lit up with Christmas lights though, it’s hard not to miss.

City Creek (50 S. Main Street in Salt Lake City) will turn on their lights for the season on Nov. 21. Their event titled “Santa’s Magical Arrival” will kick off at 6 p.m., when the Candy Windows at Macy’s on Main Street are revealed. The Westminster College Dance Program will be performing “Eve” and will be followed by a fire fountain show.

Light the Heights in Cottonwood Heights will occur on Dec. 2, beginning at 5 p.m. A holiday market will be open as City Hall, located at 2277 E. Bengal Blvd., turns on their lights for the first time this season.

Other public spaces that are worth walking through to see the lights are This is the Place Heritage Park (2537 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City), Gardner Village (1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan), and Thanksgiving Points (3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi).

Beginning on Dec. 6, Hogle Zoo (2600 E. Sunnyside Ave.) will host Zoo Lights! intermittently throughout the season until Jan. 5. This event does require an entrance fee of

$9.95. On Sundays through Thursdays, they will be open from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, they will be open until 10 p.m.

One other event with an entrance fee that’s worth mentioning is Christmas in Color in South Jordan, at 1161 S. 2200 West.

You’ll need your car for this one as you drive through lighted tunnels and landscapes for at least 30 minutes. Tickets are $27 per vehicle.

Now back to the free-of-charge neighborhood lights.

In Sugar House, Glen Arbor Drive (also unofficially known as “Christmas Street”) is a popular destination for holiday drivers.

While driving, please be courteous of the street’s residents.

In Taylorsville, (another unofficial) Christmas Street has been causing quite a stir. It’s a festive neighborhood where the residents really take to the holiday. Located around 3310 W. Royal Wood Drive, this street is one to cruise down.

The Lights on Sherwood Drive in Kaysville is also a neighborhood gaining popularity. According to their Facebook page, their Christmas light shows are fully controlled and synchronized to a light show. Shows start at 5:30 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. every day of the week.

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Picture a festive house in the late 1800s with dozens of dancing guests, skipping children and happy servants, basically it’s the “12 Days of Christmas” come to life. Young Clara and her obnoxious brother, Fritz, are the ballet version of little kids crazy-excited for Christmas. (The ballet version differs from real life because ballet dancers don’t speak, where real children don’t shut up from Thanksgiving to Christmas morning.)

Dr. Drosselmeyer, Clara’s super-creepy godfather, appears at the party dressed like Count Chocula and presents her with a wooden nutcracker. Clara is over-the-top ecstatic, for reasons I’ll never understand. I guess children had a different relationship with nutcrackers in the 19th century.

Clara’s brother is SO jealous of the gift (right??) that he flings the nutcracker across the room, because really, what else can you do with a nutcracker? Clara’s despondent. She wraps his broken wooden body in a sling (like ya do) and falls asleep on the couch, snuggled to her nutcracker.

During the night, the Rat King and his minions sneak into Clara’s home, because why not? She wakes up and freaks out. The

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“Nutcracker! You’re my hero!” screams Clara, if people in a ballet could talk.

“That’s Prince Nutcracker to you, peasant,” he sniffs in pantomime, before taking her to the magical Land of the Sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy who has an unclear but definite sexual relationship with Prince Nutcracker.

While in the Land of Sweets, Clara watches dancers from Russia, Spain, China and Arabia (?) as they perform in a culturally stereotypical fashion. Prince Nutcracker sits next to Clara cracking walnuts with his jaw like some football jock.

Mother Ginger shows up in drag with a skirt full of tumbling children, then there’s a flower waltz and dancing pipes and tons more pirouetting before the Sugar Plum Fairy takes the stage to make everyone else look clumsy and insipid. It’s all performed to Tchaikovsky’s musical score that stays in your head through January.

In the end, it turns out it was all a dream, as most stories involving young girls and adventure turn out to be.

I told you that story to tell you this story.

When I was a gangly 11 year old, still full of hope, I auditioned for Ballet West’s “The Nutcracker.” As the audition drew nearer, I practiced every spin and arabesque I’d ever learned. I played the music all day until my

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I showed up at the audition with my hair pulled into a bun so tight it closed my eyes. An elegant dancer performed several steps that we practiced for a few minutes, then we performed for the judges. It was over so quickly.

As dancers were given roles as soldiers, party goers and mice, I held my breath.

But my number wasn’t called. I was heartbroken.

Maybe decades later I’m insulted that the ballet judges couldn’t see my awkward talent. Or maybe I’ve endured enough versions of this tale to see it’s craziness. And if “The Nutcracker” is your family’s favorite holiday tradition, ignore my opinion. It’s all a dream anyway. l

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Laura Vernon, the commission chair, complimented both city staff and the applicant for working so hard these past few months to resolve differences.

In July, Mayor Cherie Wood was using the term “nonnegotiable” referring to certain conditions. In turn, Cochrane was threatening to have the state take over the property, which, in the opinion of some legal experts, would negate the need for a CUP. “The final document is true to our intent,” Wood said.

Wood often mentioned the city’s intent was always for a safe environment for the HRC residents and a safe community for city residents.

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Shelter the Homeless is the owner of the HRC and The Road Home will operate the facility.

On the first floor, there is one public entrance opening to an intake area along with bike storage and residential storage. Government officials and members of the homeless resources community cut the ribbon on the new 1000 West Homeless Resource Center. (Bill HardOn the north side, in-kind donations can be delivered. esty/City Journals) Within the center, there is a Continued page 5

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