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GO FOR IT! ORGANIZATIONS ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO ENTER POLITICS

By Aspen Perry | a.perry@mycityjournals.com

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hile obtaining a seat in local government does not provide much financial reward, there are perks when running for office. Patricia Jones, CEO of the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI), spent 14 years serving the Utah Legislature and was surprised at just how beneficial learning the system ended up being.

As Jones explained during a mid-January interview, having an understanding of how government worked provided her and her family invaluable information when she began looking into long term care options for an aged parent.

“There are just so many things you learn, that help you in your own personal life, and help your loved ones,” Jones said.

It’s something many Utah women are beginning to discover.

Utah’s rank for women in office is on the rise with more projected to run in future elections.

“I think we’re seeing more women run, because they’re feeling more confident,” said Patricia Jones, CEO of Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI).

In 2016, Utah ranked 45th among state legislatures for percentage of women holding office. A rank that can be disheartening considering Utah’s history of being ahead of the curve when it comes to women in politics.

In 1896—24 years before women were granted the right to vote— Martha Hughes Cannon ran as a Democrat against her husband, and became the first female state senator of the United States.

Though Utah fell behind the curve in regards to the number of women in office, it appears to be a statistic that is steadily increasing.

In accordance with Utah Valley University, within just one year Utah’s rank went from 45th to 38th, with five women gain-

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ing seats in the House. Bringing the number of women serving the 104-member Legislature up to 21 (15 House, six Senate).

Organizations with programs offering political campaign education to women are seeing a rise in participants as well, meaning Utah will continue to see an increase of women running in future elections.

Jones of WLI, an organization formed three years ago with the intent to support women in both business and political lead-

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Councilwoman Sharla Beverly speaks with a girl scout about her job as a member of the South Salt Lake City Council in March 2017. Beverly was recently reelected to her District 3 seat in 2017. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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ership, has seen a significant rise in participants for their political development program.

“The first year we had 17 women that applied and that were in the class, last year we had 23, and this year we have 50,” said Jones.

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Ray deWolfe’s journey to city council

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ay deWolfe, 29, is the new Councilmember At-Large for South Salt Lake and is looking forward to doing a good job for the city. His interest in politics occurred in a roundabout way, and he never expected his career in local government to take off so quickly. deWolfe grew up in Midvale, graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2006, and attended Southern Utah University. While there, he explored different broadcasting fields, including in radio and at the college TV station. He also worked in the field off campus doing the weekend weather for a St. George TV station. When he graduated in 2010, deWolfe hoped to continue his career in broadcasting, but things didn’t work out. After working as a camp counselor on the East Coast, he packed his bags and headed to Australia. He lived there for about a year and when he returned home he looked for jobs. He currently works for Mountain America Credit Union.

In 2014, he happened to move next door to a council member at the time, Debbie Snow, in South Salt Lake and his interest in local government sparked. deWolfe had always been curious about national politics at a young age. He recalls his dad constantly absorbing news via TV and radio which began his intrigue. Due to Snow being his neighbor, his curiosity changed.

“My politics kind of narrowed from more of a national level into a local level at that point and I started getting a lot more interested in the city and following it.” deWolfe spent time watching council meetings online and updating himself on what was happening through the meeting minutes.

After a short time moving back to Midvale with his mom to save up for a home, deWolfe and his girlfriend, Megan Welsh, returned to South Salt Lake and purchased the house they were saving for. deWolfe knew he wanted to be involved in the city and Welsh helped open that door for him at an event where she met Mayor Cherie Wood. A lunch meeting with Wood in winter of 2016 eventually materialized into a seat for deWolfe on the city’s planning commission the following spring.

“That’s really how I got my jump into South Salt Lake,” he said.

Council member Ray deWolfe sitting in his previous planning commission seat. (Courtesy of Ray deWolfe)

deWolfe was enjoying his time on the planning commission, but when Johnny McConnell decided not to run for city council for another term, beginning in 2018, deWolfe was encouraged to give it a shot.

“The mayor was the one that asked if I would be interested in running. I think she was alluding that I would do a good job,” deWolfe recalled. He and his girlfriend spent the weekend debating if they were prepared for the time commitment. In the end, deWolfe decided to go for it.

Considering deWolfe had never done this before, Wood set up a meeting with Grass Roots Utah who helped him get started in what he calls “campaigning 101,” which included helping him set up a website. deWolfe said the biggest help was going door-to-door with Wood. “We would just go out on a lot of Saturdays together and just knock on doors. I got a lot of direction and help but a lot of the nitty gritty stuff we did on our own” deWolfe said. Welch also joined him knocking on doors and deWolfe recalls constantly being asked about their relationship. “We’ve been together for over five years and that was one of the number one questions, or things that we got, is if we’re married and we’re not.” deWolfe admits they have discussed it quite a bit but it just hasn’t happened

yet, they’ve been busy traveling, buying a home together, and now working on city council.

After the primaries, the seat was down to deWolfe and Aaron Frost, both Democratic delegates for the same district. deWolfe set his competitiveness aside. “I try to keep it really friendly, there was like no animosity between us, you know, we had talked to each other several times,” deWolfe said, even letting the other know they were planning on running.

One of deWolfe’s favorite things about South Salt Lake is what he described as its spirit. “That sounds a little cheesy but this is one of these cities where it feels like a small city even though we are next to big Salt Lake,” he said. He loves the community he has experienced through city events as well as residents and government officials coming together during the homeless shelter selection. deWolfe is excited to learn more about South Salt Lake’s Promise program; Welsh is currently applying to be a tutor for the program. deWolfe does not have any big goals to accomplish during his time as a council member, he just wants to work hard and do a good job for the city he lives in. He and his girlfriend look forward to future involvement in South Salt Lake and everything it offers. l

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New farmers’ market organized by South Salt Lake locals

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The SLC Veggie Swap farmers’ market will have various fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers.

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By Joshua Tesch | j.tesch@mycityjournals.com

n its first season, a local nonprofit startup called SLC Veggie Swap plans a new strategy to make a healthy impact on the community.

The vision of the SLC Veggie Swap is to bring a better sense of community to an area that needs it—the City of South Salt Lake. The mission statement is as follows: “To create a community garden and farmers’ market where individuals can come together to promote the benefits of locally grown, organic food that is environmentally friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective and which delivers economic, health, and educational benefits to a vast array of Salt Lake residents.”

“Sustainable and regenerative agriculture has always been a passion of mine,” said Jen Hill, SLC Veggie Swap founder, and one of three women board members of the nonprofit. “In the past two years my favorite hobby stepped into high gear while establishing a local CSA business, which involved cultivating four different gardens and providing weekly fresh produce to its members.”

One garden on Main Street is currently leased to the SLC Veggie Swap by Hollie Mason, the owner of The Point Pilates studio (2650 South Main), who chose to create a garden space in a vacant lot behind their studio, instead of another building development or a paved parking lot.

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“I am excited to see where it goes,” Mason said. “I feel like that neighborhood is going to benefit a lot from the garden. That is what we have been trying to do with the pilates studio and everything is to bring positive things to that neighborhood. I believe the garden will certainly help.”

“This will be a community space garden with kind of a different twist,” Hill explained.

“Instead of leasing out plots in the garden, it is going to be an active community-supported garden and educational space for both aspiring and experienced gardeners.”

Hill sees the space benefiting the gardening collective. “We plan to host events and tours in this garden to teach and inspire more people to better cultivate their own existing spaces, encouraging organic and sustainable methods rather than those that could be harmful to our environment and our health. We want to promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable living and encourage people to learn and participate in gardening.”

SLC Veggie Swap is also eager to help local gardeners who might find themselves with too many zucchinis or tomatoes. In addition to the community garden, the Veggie Swap Market will invite community backyard gardeners to exchange their excess organically-grown fruits and vegetables.

They are in planning stages with the South Salt Lake Fire Department on the exact market location (corner lot of Main Street and 2700 South), the SLC Veggie Swap Market will be testing out a few different market days and times to find out the needs of community members. Remaining produce will be donated to other local nonprofits, such as the Green Urban Lunchbox and Backyard Garden Share who give produce to the Utah Food Bank and the Meals on Wheels Plus program.

Food trucks from the Spice Kitchen and other local vendors will be invited to the weekly market as well.

The SLC Veggie Swap is in communication with teachers from Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in hopes to develop after-school activities for their students in the garden. Kristina Hansen and her agricultural science students at the Granite Technical Institute are also assisting this season by starting many of the plants from seeds in their greenhouses, including 100 strawberry plants. South Salt Lake’s Mark Miller Subaru has pledged to fund a new fence to enhance the garden’s curb appeal and for functional purposes.

SLC Veggie Swap aims to be a significant force in promoting sustainable and organic living in South Salt Lake. Check out more on their website: www.slcvegswap.com l

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n December 1950, R. David McDougal opened the doors to McDougal Funeral Home, located on the (then) quiet Redwood Road in Taylorsville, Utah. At the time, only fields surrounded the new mortuary.

Ever since he was a small boy, David had dreamed of owning and operating a funeral home. When his loving grandmother passed away, eight-year-old David watched the gentle care and sympathy shown by the funeral directors, and knew this was what he wanted to do for his life’s work.

David studied Mortuary Science in Wisconsin after graduating from high school and serving an LDS mission. He met his sweet wife, Joyce Muir, in Provo, Utah. He loved and respected “Joycie,” fondly calling her “his bride,” even into their advancing years. Joyce worked with David in the office, serving as receptionist, secretary, and in a variety of other roles. Her service was indispensable to its success. They raised their five children at the funeral home and taught them to love and care for each other.

In the early 1960s, David’s younger broth-

er, Richard, joined the staff and together the two of them provided dignity and honor to the lives and legacies of the families they served.

David and Richard recognized that the loss of a loved one brings challenges and difficulties to those left behind. Working together, David and Richard were uniquely qualified to address and assist in solving many of these concerns.

They followed the admonition to “do unto others as you would have others do unto you,” and considered it a privilege and a blessing.

Two of David’s sons, Kirk and Spencer, joined the staff to continue the family legacy.

The funeral home has been family owned and operated since its doors first opened. Today, it operates under the direction of Ronald McDougal, Darren Parker, and Michael McDougal. They know and understand the value of maintaining the high standard of compassion and dignity that has made McDougal Funeral Home one of the leading funeral homes in the Salt Lake Valley. It is their goal to pro-

tect this reputation as they continue to serve families in the community. The staff are also committed to excellence in service and work hard with consideration to care for each person experiencing loss.

The staff also includes Family Service Counselors who are specifically trained to provide information for pre-planning all aspects of a funeral service; they offer monthly seminars to educate the community on the choices and aspects in preparing for the future. Many have come to recognize the value of these preparations. They have seen the great benefit and peace of mind provided to families at a time of loss. With services and plans already in place, families have had time to reunite, to remember, and to honor the one who has passed on.

McDougal Funeral Home’s dedication to compassion and service, which began over 67 years ago on a quiet street in Taylorsville, is continued today. The determination to honor and respect the life and legacy of those served is second to none.

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“The great thing about the [program] is they get to know one another and want to help each other. It’s really a magical thing to see,” Jones said.

Real Women Run (RWR) is another organization created to empower women, founded in 2011 at YWCA Utah.

Erin Jemison, director of public policy with RWR, reported of the 98 women who were elected to office in the 2017 election, 23 were RWR participants.

Kristie Steadman Overson, newly elected mayor of Taylorsville attended one of Real Women Run’s events six years ago, as preparation when she ran for a seat on Taylorsville City Council.

Overson won the council seat, where she continued to serve until running and being elected mayor. During her campaign, Overson knocked on almost 3,000 doors and discovered communication was a top concern for her constituents.

“Connecting with someone on their doorstep is a lot different than getting perspective during a council meeting. As I did that… I thought I can take this knowledge and use it, so communication is absolutely the key,” Overson said.

Cottonwood Heights recently elected Dis-

trict 3 Councilwoman Tali Bruce also attended training through Real Women Run and found the personal testimonials of women who had run beneficial.

“You can spend a lot of time prepping for something like this, but their advice was solid.

To just go for it,” Bruce recounted of her experience.

Along with Bruce, Christine Watson Mikell was the other woman who altered the all-male demographic of Cottonwood Heights previous city council.

“I think boards or councils are better when there’s a diverse perspective. [Being] a mother, business owner, I offer a diverse perspective that may have not been on the council throughout the life of the city,” Mikell said.

Though Mikell had planned to participate in one of WLI’s groups, due to schedule conflicts she was unable to attend before running for council.

“I think those organizations are fantastic, and I wish I’d had the benefit [of one of those programs],” Mikell said.

Although Mikell was unable to prep for her campaign through WLI or RWR her experience working on the board of Utah Clean Energy provided hands-on experience for collaboration.

Newly elected South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey, shares a similar path with her years of service on the Utah PTA State Board of Directors, which provided an opportunity to work

with other female elected officials.

“I work with a lot of women who hold positions of capacity that make a big difference…

I’ve learned a lot from those women,” Ramsey stated.

For Ramsey, growth is the main issue that she will focus on during her term as mayor.

“Working with other local mayors and legislators, to try to help protect what we love most about South Jordan, and to work hard to get the services and funding that we need to continue to enhance quality of life for all of our residents,” Ramsey said.

All in all, it is looking to be promising

year as more women enter the political arena in Utah.

When asked what advice they would offer other women thinking of running for office in the future, the advice from all women was the same: Go for it!

“We need more women in the legislature,” said Jones with WLI. She added, “There are real structural benefits of having gender balance… it’s not good enough to have just one woman at the table.”

With the rise of females enrolled in political development education, Utah is sure to see more women on the ticket for 2018. l

Left to right: Hillary Hahn, Government Relations, Utah Symphony Utah Opera; Kelleen Potter, Heber City mayor; Holly Daines, Logan City mayor; Katie Witt, Kaysville City mayor; Bev Uipi, Millcreek City Council; and Alisa Van Langeveld, currently enrolled in PDS. (Women’s Leadership Institutue)

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South Salt Lake City Journal

Zero Fatalities installs sidewalk clings to encourage pedestrian safety

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By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com

ragedy recently struck a Kearns family when a young wife and mother was hit and killed by a Granite School District bus as she attempted to cross the street in West Valley City on Jan. 11.

In December, another family lost their mother as she crossed the street to attend the Festival of Trees in Sandy. A 53-year-old man was hit and killed while attempting to catch up with a bus in Taylorsville and a 19-year-old man had his life cut short in November when an alleged drunk driver hit him as he walked to McDonalds near his home.

These are only a fraction of the stories of devastation that auto-pedestrian accidents can have on families and the community. But the Utah Department of Transportation and Zero Fatalities, a state run program that focuses on eliminating fatalities on Utah roadways, is finding ways to help prevent future tragedies from happening.

Historically, December is the second deadliest month for pedestrian deaths in Utah. Together, UDOT and Zero Fatalities decided to start a campaign that would help people pay more attention when they are walking. The installation of outdoor advertisements is all part of the “Heads Up” pedestrian safety campaign being done at select locations around the state of Utah.

The goal is to remind people to stay alert when walking.

Twenty sidewalk clings were placed from Ogden to Provo along with retro-reflective advertisements at 50 bus shelters throughout Salt Lake City. UDOT selected intersections with high pedestrian traffic and crashes.

“Unfortunately, we see far too many pedestrian deaths, especially this time of year,” said UDOT Traffic and Safety Director Robert Miles. “We hope these messages will remind Utahns to be more aware and more careful when walking close to traffic.”

There are two different sidewalk clings. One reads, “The driver didn’t see the pedestrian. The pedestrian didn’t see the driver. Watch for cars, they might not see you.” The second cling reads, “Your life is in danger. Watch for cars, they might not see you.”

“Pedestrian deaths are 100 percent preventable,” Miles said.

“But to prevent pedestrian fatalities, drivers and pedestrians must work together.”

Pedestrian fatalities are increasing at an alarming rate in Utah and across the nation. In 2017, 43 pedestrians have been killed on Utah roads, already surpassing the total number of pedestrian deaths in 2016. In 2016, 1,006 pedestrians were struck by motor vehicles; 898 were injured and 39 were killed. Pedestrians accounted for 1 percent of individuals in crashes and 14 percent of deaths. The 49 pedestrian deaths in 2015 were the highest in Utah since 1987.

Sidewalk tags to remind people to pay attention. (Photo/UDOT)

Statistics show 58 percent of drivers in pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes were under 40 years.

Leading Contributing Factors of Drivers in Pedestrian Crashes : 1. Failed to Yield Right of Way (36 percent) 2. Hit and Run (11 percent) 3. Driver Distraction (8 percent) 4. Improper Backing (4 percent) 5. Speed Too Fast (4 percent) Of the pedestrians in crashes, 51 percent were under 25 years of age.

Leading Contributing Factors of Pedestrians in Crashes: 1. Improper Crossing (12 percent) 2. Darting (9 percent) 3. Not Visible (6 percent) Fifty-five percent of pedestrians had no contributing factor in the crash.

Nearly one-third (32 percent) of drivers who hit pedestrians were turning. Drivers need to watch for pedestrians before

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In Utah, historical crash data shows pedestrian fatalities increase during the fall and winter months. December is the second deadliest month, second to October, for pedestrian fatalities.

Zero Fatalities offers these simple tips to preventing an auto-pedestrian crash: •Drivers need to remember to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, always yield right of way to pedestrians and never speed, drive while distracted, drowsy or impaired in anyway.

•Pedestrians need to remember to never assume the right of way and stay alert, cross at designated crosswalks and adhere to traffic signs and signals, be visible by wearing reflective materials when possible and when doing everything right, still assume drivers can’t see you.

Sidewalk signs were placed in various locations throughout Clearfield, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Kaysville, Layton, Lehi, Midvale, Ogden, Orem, Provo, Salt Lake City, South Jordan and West Valley.

Bus shelter location signs were placed around West Valley City, Taylorsville, Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Murray, Midvale, Provo, Sunset, Roy and South Ogden. l

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Bob Hope exhibit brings legend’s life to Utah

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hrough April 2018, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 W. 3100 South) is hosting an exhibit from the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum on comedic legend Bob Hope.

“It’s different than other things that we’ve had here before, more of a museum artifact exhibition rather than just featuring local artists and local cultural organizations,” said Michael Christensen of the UCCC. “It’s been a good exhibit.”

The exhibit has been on tour since 2007 and stays several months in each location around the country and came with four people to help install it. Nancy Day, the West Valley City director of Parks and Recreation was in St. Augustine, Fla. checking out the World Golf Hall of Fame when she found out about this exhibition. She made some calls to get on the circuit and bring the exhibit to Utah. To ensure that more people can experience the exhibit, the UCCC has temporarily extended their hours to Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

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fer expanded material and insight than the limited space on the panels can offer, which Christensen is excited about because it’s not something they’ve ever had as part of an exhibit before.

Among the exhibit’s pieces are photos, trophies and keepsakes from Hope’s long interest in golf, costume pieces from his various skits and acts in show business and memorabilia from his long history in the USO entertaining military troops around the world.

The exhibit even includes Hope’s Academy Award and honorary degree from the Utah State University College of Humanities.

“It’s cool that they’ve tried to make it contemporary, too, with a section on what would Bob Hope be saying today if he were alive, conversations through Facebook, etc.,” said Christensen.

The public has responded well and now that the holidays are freeing people’s schedules up, Christensen expects foot traffic to increase, not just the older generation but families coming and small children learning about the history of Bob Hope and comedy.

“I remember watching the Christmas specials and reading all about his genius comedic timing,” said Christensen. l

Bob Hope: An American Treasure exhibit now on display at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center through April 2018. (Keyra Kristoffersen/City Journals)

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Drawing workshop gives area adults rare opportunity to color outside the lines

By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

“Brushes and Paint” by Anne Wolfer, as seen on the 15th Street Gallery website. (Photo/15th Street Gallery courtesy of Anne Wolfer)

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hile they’re usually hemmed in by four walls and bound by rules galore, South Salt Lake adults will be given an opportunity to reach well beyond those boundaries and find new creativity at a drawing workshop beginning this month at the Columbus Center.

Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Room 102 of the center, area residents over 18 will be able to learn more about drawing from local artist Anne Wolfer.

The workshops took place on four consecutive Wednesdays in January and teach area residents to “learn skills to expand the way you see the world and tap into your creativity,” according to information on the South Salt Lake website.

Wolfer, who is an arts teacher at Rowland Hall Middle School by day, is also an accomplished artist in her own right.

Her works are also for sale at the 15th Street Gallery website. There you’ll find her images selling for anywhere from a few hundred to as much as a few thousand dollars.

Wolfer’s style of art is referred to as “ab-

stract realism,” which is basically an oxymoron if you consider that the term in and of itself consists of two conflicting art styles, abstract and realism. In one sense, abstract art can’t be defined by anything that is real; on the other hand realism can only be defined by what’s real—hence the conundrum.

But, what abstract realism does is infuse elements of design with a real-life visual art depiction. For example, in several of Wolfer’s works you can see a piece of fruit, however, the fruit may look somewhat different in comparison to its real-life counterpart.

For area residents who take advantage of learning how to draw at this free workshop at the Columbus Center, they’ll be learning from one of the area’s best abstract realists in Wolfer.

Art supplies will be provided at the workshop, giving South Salt Lake residents yet another reason to stop by the Columbus Center for an hour or two. For more information and to register for the free event please call the center at (801) 412-3217. l

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Investing in our City Starts with Invesment in People On January 2, I was honored to be sworn in for my third term as Mayor of our City. My remarks at that ceremony are printed here, and I hope they inspire everyone to come together around a common cause – the people of our city.

“Thank you. I am truly honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve South Salt Lake for another term. I’m also thrilled to be here today with newly re-elected Council Member Sharla Beverly, who has been such a positive influence for our City and two new council members that I think will be great additions to the Council – Corey Thomas and Ray deWolfe. Congratulations to all of you.

I am excited to continue to work with the hard-working and dedicated South Salt Lake employees. These employees are passionate about our community and are our best assets.

I’ve always said that my job is to ensure that South Salt Lake is a great place to live and work -- now and for generations to come.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reflecting about where our City has been and where we still need to go to ensure a safe, healthy and vibrant community.

I continue to believe that one of the most important things I can do as Mayor is to Invest in People. Whether it’s our children, our seniors, our working parents or our City employees… we need to ensure that they have the tools and resources to not only survive, but to thrive.

So over the next four years, as we make decisions about economic

development, recreation, public safety and so on, I will be focused on those things that have the greatest positive impact in people’s lives. Here are a few of my goals: I want to improve our Jobs and Economic Development Initiative – JEDI Council– to connect our residents with great jobs. I want to build our Downtown to create a vibrant nightlife.

I want to preserve our historic and Mayor Cherie Wood cultural amenities like the Historic Scott School and the South Salt Lake Water Tower. I want to see progress on our Creative Industries Zone and improvements to the Jordan River Parkway. Lastly, I want to increase our Police presence by 20 percent to ensure that we can all feel safe in our neighborhoods, parks, trails and business districts.

There’s so much to do and I will need your help. I hope that you will get involved, come to City Council meetings, attend community events and call me with ideas and suggestions.

2018 is South Salt Lake’s 80th birthday and our Fire Department’s 75Th birthday. I hope you’ll join me in giving our City and Fire Department the birthday gift they deserve – our love and support.”

YOU CAN NOW RECYCLE WEEKLY South Salt Lake residents are now recycling in greater numbers than ever. Many of you requested more opportunities to do so. We heard you and are excited to announce that we now have weekly recycling service on the same day as garbage pickup at homes enrolled in the city’s garbage program through ACE Disposal.

The best news is that the city can provide better service for the same price. We negotiated a new contract with ACE Disposal and the additional recycling service was built into to our current costs.

We have also heard your interest in green waste bins and glass recycling. Unfortunately, those services are still not cost-effective to provide without an additional fee. We welcome your suggestions to make these services more convenient.

We would love to hear your thoughts on these services - just reach out.

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On The Move

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.

SSL City Planning Commission Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Thursday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.

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Coffee with a Cop is part of a national initiative to create a place for community members and police officers to come together.

There are no agendas or speeches; just the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and the chance to get to know the officers in their local neighborhoods. The South Salt Lake Chamber supports the program to help businesses increase their involvement in the community’s safety. The event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 9-10 a.m. at Village Inn, 2929 S. State St. The next session is Wednesday, February 7.

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February 2018 Meet the Newly Sworn in City Council Members Sharla Beverly District 3

Corey Thomas District 2

I’m excited to represent the residents of District 3 for another four years! I’ve lived in SSL for the past 16 years with my two sons.

We’ve enjoyed the sense of community and felt strength in our diversity.

Professionally, this is my 21st year as an educator. Nineteen of those years were spent working with SSL students. One of the reasons I chose to become involved was to keep the momentum of Promise SSL moving forward to help more of our youth.

Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I see my job as being an advocate for my neighbors, both sharing information and pushing for change when needed. That’s what true representation should be.

I am a pastry chef at a vegan & gluten free bakery by day. I am excited to be a part of such a great city council alongside all our wonderful council members. I love meeting new people and learning new things.

I want to help improve our city’s crosswalks, increase our streetlights, ensure our residents feel safe, bring services our community needs, and keep our city affordable to those living here or those who want to live here. I moved to SSL almost seven years ago because it was where I could afford to live at the time.

I have stayed because I love this city. As I got to know my neighbors, city staff, business owners, Police Officers, Firefighters, and all those who work hard making this a place where I want to live. I want join in their hard work so our community can grow stronger and be proud of being a South Salt Lake Resident. I know I am.

Please contact me with questions or concerns.

Ray deWolfe At-Large Hello fellow residents of South Salt Lake. I’m thrilled to be serving as your city council member! My partner Megan and I worked very hard to go door-to-door over the past year to hear your thoughts and concerns about our city. It’s exciting to live in a city with a lot of diversity, opportunities and growth.

I’m born and raised in the Salt Lake Valley. I’m 29 years old.

I graduated from Hillcrest High and then attended Southern Utah University where I received by degree in Communications. I later received my MBA from Western Governors University. I work as a training manager for a local credit union.

My hobbies include playing soccer, keeping up with the news, watching Netflix, reading, snowboarding, camping and playing games with friends and family.

I’m looking forward to the next four years. Please never hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Rock Star – Paul Sharp Paul has been with the City of South Salt Lake for over 28 years. He has made an impact and is a valued member of Public Works. He currently supervises the concrete crew in the Streets Dept. Paul is a dependable employee who is always available when called upon. He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Paul has a professional and positive attitude and that’s why he was picked as the Public Work’s Rock Star!

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February Business and Neighborhood Watch Meetings

There will be a Business Watch meeting on Monday, Feb. 26 at 5:00 p.m. Advanced Displays, located at 139 East 3900 South.

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On The Move Keeping Pedestrians Safe The number of people walking in South Salt Lake is on the rise. This is a positive trend welcomed by our Police Department. It is an indication that many people feel safe here, and it literally puts more “eyes on the street.” It reflects the number of new pedestrian-friendly new developments in the city, as well as our continued effort to build trails, improve sidewalks, and promote walking for health.

However, more pedestrian traffic means more chanc- Police Chief Jack Carruth es for pedestrian-vehicle accidents. Motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities increased in Utah in 2016 to the highest number in the past nine years with 280 deaths.

Thirty-nine of these were pedestrian fatalities. In 2017 the South Salt Lake Police Department responded to 32 auto pedestrian accidents, one resulting in a fatality.

It is the goal of the South Salt Lake Police Department’s Traffic Unit to reduce the amount of auto pedestrian accidents and fatalities with education and enforcement activities. We conducted a Pedestrian Crosswalk Sting on Jan. 17 at the Gregson Ave crosswalk on State Street. Officers issued over 40 traffic violations for drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (Utah Code 41-6a-1002).

Once a pedestrian steps into the street on their side of the road, drivers are required to stop. I am always shocked to see how many drivers do not stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. We hope this sting, and the news stories it generated, make drivers more aware of the rules and risks. We are taking steps with UDOT to investigate making the Gregson crosswalk more noticeable, and are examining all State Street crossings, including intersections through the Life on State project.

We have also begun enforcing Utah Code 41-6a-1009, “Use of the roadway by pedestrians”, which was revised through legislation and released on May 9, 2017. It is important for drivers and pedestrians to know that the common practice of making donations to people standing roadside is illegal, as is any exchange going the opposite direction. The Code prohibits: d) Conduct that may impede or block traffic includes: (i) while a pedestrian, accepting, transacting, exchanging, or otherwise taking possession or control of money or property from a person within a motor vehicle while that motor vehicle is within an area described in Subsection (4)(a); or

The following Neighborhood Watch Meetings will take place in February: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 Columbus Community Center, Room 101, 7:00 p.m., Community Policing Zones 3-4 Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 Columbus Community Center, Room 101, 7:00 p.m., Community Policing Zones 1-2 Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 River Run Condo Clubhouse located at 3807 South River Run Way (990 W), 7:00 p.m., Jordan River Parkway and Community Policing Zones 5-6

(ii) while a driver or passenger of a motor vehicle within an area described in Subsection (4)(a), accepting, transacting, exchanging, or otherwise taking possession or control of money or property from a pedestrian.”

As our city grows, we all need to become better drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. The first step for drivers is to slow down and leave a large space cushion when pedestrians are on or near the street. Pedestrians can make errors in judgment, and sometimes surprise us by being slower than we expect or taking a pause. And please, don’t text and drive – the road needs your attention. Help us aim for zero fatalities in our city. Thank you!

South Salt Lake Fire Department: 75 Years of Service

2018 marks 75 years of service for the South Salt Lake Fire Department. As a department we are humbled by the support we have Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 received over the past 75 years. Seen here is our 75 year commemorative Waverly Townhomes Clubhouse, badge, you will see the firefighters wearing this badge all year long!

7:00 p.m., Waverly, Plymouth Each year our department is setting new standards and striving to and Huntly Manor Townhome better the service for our residents. 2017 marked the busiest year in communities, Community Policing Zones 5-6 department history. As more developments come into the city we expect to see this trend continue. We as a Department will continue to train hard A recording with updated and work harder to bring the best and most professional service to our information can he heard by calling citizens. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

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February 2018 Connect Care Kiosk

Welcome New Interfaith Council

Do you have a cold?

Sore throat? Back pain? Allergies? Wish your doctor’s office was closer and more convenient to visit? South Salt Lake has recently introduced an easy solution for your health care needs!

The Intermountain Connect Care Kiosk helps patients receive the health care that they need in a quick and easy format. Come to the Columbus Center and meet face-to-face (through video format) with a doctor who can prescribe medications right to your pharmacy, no appointment needed! It’s quick, easy, and convenient for your urgent medical needs.

Frequently Asked Questions: What does the kiosk do? The Connect Care Kiosk will connect you (in just a few minutes) with a doctor over video chat. With the tools available at the kiosk, you can check your own temperature, blood pressure, weight, and heart rate. There are also tools available to help the doctor see inside of your ear, throat, and surface of your skin. During your appointment, patients will meet with the doctor and receive prescriptions sent to the pharmacy most convenient to you.

The SSL Interfaith Council was created to foster cooperation and communication amongst our local faith-based communities in order to better serve SSL residents. We are a diverse group of faiths working together in the spirit of service, unity, and collaboration to ensure that: every resident of South Salt Lake feels a sense of belonging, every resident of South Salt Lake has the opportunity to be on the pathway to self-reliance, and every South Salt Lake youth can read on grade level.

The council directs community members to information, partnerships, resources, and services that can help them with employment, education, commodities, and more. The SSL Interfaith Council includes leaders and members from churches and religious organizations from around the city, including: Center for Spiritual Living, K2 Church, Victory Outreach, LDS Church – Granite Park Stake, South Salt Lake Stake, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, and Centenary Methodist Church. We also work alongside Promise South Salt Lake, the City of South Salt Lake, and United Way of Salt Lake to make our community efforts even more effective.

Leaders from churches and religious organizations within the city of South Salt Lake are encouraged to join the Interfaith Council.

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at noon (lunch is served). For more information about joining the council, please contact the Interfaith Council Chair, Lauren Levorsen at 385630-9753 or llevorsen@sslc.com.

Where is the kiosk located? The Columbus Center (2531 S 500 E, SSL). Look for the hallway across from the Columbus Library.

What kinds of things can I come in for? You can be seen for any of the following symptoms: • Runny Nose • Sore Throat • Allergies • Sinus Pain or Pressure • Eye Infection • Ear Pain • Cough • Urinary Pain • Lower Back Pain • Minor Burns, Rashes, and Skin Infections How much does it cost? Do I need insurance? The Kiosk is very low cost. For those with no insurance, your total will be $49. With insurance, it will cost as much as your copay to see your regular provider. With Medicaid or Medicare, it is $3.

Hser Ner Moo Community and Welcome Center 479 East 2250 South South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-828-7245 Roosevelt Community School 3225 South 800 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 801-828-8219 Historic Scott School and Arts & Community Center 3238 South 540 East South Salt Lake, UT 84106 801-803-3632 Lincoln Community School 450 East 3700 South South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-657-0416 Utah International Charter School 350 East Baird Circle South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-520-7175 Central Park Community Center and PAL Boxing Program 2797 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-466-3143 Columbus Center 2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-412-3217 Woodrow Wilson Community School 2567 South Main Street South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-386-0589 Granite Park Jr. High 3031 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-440-4499 Meadowbrook STEM & Community Center (SLCC Campus) 250 West 3900 South South Salt Lake, UT 84107 801-518-5502

How do I pay? There is a credit card slot right on the front of the machine.

Financial assistance though Intermountain Healthcare is available for those in need. Our staff will help you to get started with financial assistance, if needed.

Cottonwood High Promise 5715 South 1300 East Murray, UT 84121 385-630-9748 Kearns Saint Ann Promise 430 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 385-630-9754

Can I bring my child? Yes! Children can be treated through the kiosk.

What if I don’t speak English? Are there translation services available?

Absolutely! Globo, our translation service partner, provides translation for over 30 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Somali, Burmese, Nepali, Swahili, Karen, and many more! Our staff will set you up with a translator, as needed.

South Salt Lake has 14 neighborhood centers serving our community:

Commonwealth Performing Arts & Youth Entrepreneurial Center

2530 So. 500 East (@ Columbus Center) South Salt Lake, UT 84115 385-630-9753

Moss Elementary 4399 South 500 East Salt Lake City, UT 84107 385-258-6360

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On The Move

South Salt Lake CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Reported by: Bill Knowles, Community Ombudsman, South Salt Lake Contact for questions/concerns: 801-580-2626; knowles.bill@att.net The Zeller (former Zellerbach Property (300-400 E.) Contractor: Jacobson Construction Project description: 292 units Estimated completion date: Mid-June 2018 Current status/activity: Building A, on the west end nearing substantial completion and is expected to be ready for occupancy by mid-February, 2018.

The parking garage is also substantially complete and Building B is now well underway as is Building C at the east end of the property. The project remains on target for scheduled completion date of mid-June 2018. The streetcar line will be getting a second track and second station for this block, triggering a redesign of the plaza on the building’s corner.

February Crime Tip How to Prevent Mail Theft DON’T SEND CASH

Nailing down how to prevent mail theft starts with what you send and receive. Never send cash or gift cards.

NEVER LEAVE MAIL OVERNIGHT Make a daily routine out of collecting your mail — even if you aren’t necessarily expecting something.

SECURE YOUR MAILBOX

Secure your mailbox or mail slot, keep it well-lit and visible on home surveillance are the best ways to protect yourself. If you believe you were a victim of mail theft, report the incident to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Ritz Classic Apartment Homes (former Ritz Bowling) Developer: Weidner Project description: 287 units Estimated completion date: Spring 2019 Current status/activity: Construction in full swing. Foundations are in place and structural work underway. The parking garage structure is complete, and the elevator shaft serving the five story building is in place. Underground gas tanks were removed, leading to work on the new landscaped entryway from State Street. Framing for the apartment units above the garage is now underway. The project remains on schedule.

Liberty Crossing (2200 S, between State and Main) Developer: Cowboy Partners Project description: 95 townhouse units Estimated completion date: Spring 2019 Current status/activity: This project is cleared for a building permit.

Construction is expected by early spring 2018.

Former Hi-Grade Meat Plant, at Utopia & West Temple Project owner: LD Investments Project description: 100 Apartment units Est. completion date: Spring 2019 Current status/activity: Under construction

The Wasatch Renal Center at 3702 South State Street is a 52,000 square foot medical building has opened. This will house six tenants: a hemodialysis treatment center, vascular medical practice, medical practice, urgent care facility, medical imaging center and a pharmacy.

Remember When…

Bonnie and Woody White built Bonwood Bowl in 1957. Woody was an attorney who saw the opportunity in the bowling craze and built the bowling alley at 2500 S. Main Street with his brother Verdi as an investment.

They didn’t expect it to take off as well as it did, and soon, they expanded from 18 lanes to 28 and then to the 42 lanes it has today. It became a family business where many of the extended family work and still do today. Things have changed a bit - the smoking lounge and daycare are gone, but the pro shop, cafe and lounge are still going strong. Serious bowlers come to Bonwood The City of South Salt Lake IS and it is packed with league play on weekdays. In HIRING. View available positions at sslc.com and click on the past few years, bowling has boomed again and ‘Employment’ in the ‘My Quick recreational players have made Bonwood a hopping Links’ box. spot on weekends, too.

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February 2018 Featured Artist: Keith Beard Youth Coed Baseball

Working out of Miri Gallery in South Salt Lake City, Keith has focused his work on the use of mixed media, sculpture, and performance art as his cup of tea. His work gravitates to the whimsical and dark visuals as part of his visual vocabulary.

Not sure what the subconscious is saying. His process begins by allowing himself to be vulnerable to the unknown. Exploring the material’s potential without having preconceived notions about what it is going to become. Bending, cutting, melting, sewing, drawing, ink splatters, or creating abstract gestures creates a starting point. From this point the creativity kicks in and he can start defining the final outcome. The mask, costume, and sculptures make the ideas from sketches become real and tangible. Art gives Keith the ability to examine his own fears of not becoming or meeting his full potential in this life. An additional adventure he is working on is the production of Art with Kee Kee on YouTube.

Age: 7-8 Machine Pitch Wed & Sat Age: 9-10 Minors Tues & Fri Age: 11-12 Majors Mon & Thurs Games: April 2 – June 2 Home Field: Central Park 2797 S. 200 E. Traveling Teams: must provide transportation Fee: $25 SSL Resident or $30 Nonresident Deadline: March 9

Volleyball ‘Rec’ Club Style

Grades: 5-12 Games: March – May Wed & Thurs Time: 5:00 – 6:45 p.m.

SSL Recreation 2531 S. 400 E. Fee: $25 per player Deadline: March 2 Register at the Recreation Office 2531 S. 400 E. SSL, UT 84115 Office hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Cottonwood High’s Chaparrals, seen here in their pom routine, were host to the 5A region competition on Jan. 20. (Cottonwood High School)

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or 15 hours each week, 25 Cottonwood High Chaparrals practice routines to precision.

Their routines are not just to be performed for the student body at the high school’s sporting event half-time shows and assemblies, but also at three invitational meets leading up to region and state.

“We tell the girls to ‘win the day,’” said Erin Burk, who coaches with Kelsea McGregor. “(We ask) ‘What did you do at this competition that you consider a win?’ We try to keep their focus on their own accomplishments as a team.”

That may not result in winning a competition, but putting forth the best effort for the team, she said. For example, Burk said at a recent competition, an alternate learned 30 minutes before competing that she’d take part in the dance routine.

“She learned her new spot seamlessly and was prepared for the team. She went on to compete the routine and was perfect. The whole team walked off the floor screaming in excitement because she was able to pull this off for the betterment of the team,” she said.

Cottonwood hosted the 5A region competition Jan. 20 that included high school teams from Murray, Alta, Jordan, Brighton and Corner Canyon.

“Our region is once again very competitive. We have amazing teams that we’re competing against which has pushed the girls to work even harder this year to make it back to state,” she said. “Our goal is to always do better than we did at our previous competition and through hard work, they have been able to increase their scores at each competition.”

Last year, after a five-year absence, Cottonwood advanced to state where they competed in the semifinals.

To prepare for region, Cottonwood competed at several invitational meets, including those hosted by Wasatch High and Clearfield High, where they took home trophies for placing in the top four in their routines.

“So far, our strongest routine at competitions has been military. The girls really love this style, we had an amazing choreographer, and it’s just been working for us,” she said.

Training and team bonding started soon after last season, once the new team was announced. First, the team built leadership and bonded as a team by participating in the Disney Youth Education program in California.

“We love going on this trip because it creates team unity being able to experience traveling together out of state. We love the leadership workshop. It helps the girls think about what type of leaders they look up to, what type of

leader they can be, and how their actions and leadership skills directly affect the team and program,” Burk said, adding that they are making plans to return in April with next year’s team which is determined at tryouts and based on grade-point average, citizenship, teacher recommendations and performances.

The team also went to the Epic Drill Camp in Park City where they performed their pompom routine. They also learned their choreography for football half-time routines as well as team unity activities, techniques classes and focusing on what it takes to have a successful year, she said.

The Chaparrals also bonded through community service projects. Recently, the team decorated and donated a Christmas tree to a family in need in the community, Burk said.

Another benefit to the team has been two former members and Cottonwood graduates, Sophie Ford and Bella Papadopoulos, who are helping coach.

“The dancers really look up to them and their talent, they’ve been a huge asset to our coaching staff. We love having the extra help and a couple extra eyes on our routines,” Burk said. “Our team motto is ‘We can, we will, end of story.’ This motto helps remind them that they are capable to do anything they set their mind to.” l

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Increase in crime at Harmony Park worries residents

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armony Park, located on 3700 South between West Temple and Main Street, may be facing the same problems that downtown’s Pioneer Park (400 West between 300 South and 400 South), faced before Operation Rio Grande began. This begs the question, did the problem just move from Salt Lake City to South Salt Lake?

In the unusually warm winter weather South Salt Lake resident, Gina Chavez, and her two young kids, enjoy the Salt Lake County owned Harmony Park with a friend and her kids. Chavez lives within walking distance to the park but they don’t visit much anymore.

“It was such a great escape for us to, you know, get here because we live so close, but the homeless people took it over and we got afraid to come,” Chavez said. On this day, Chavez felt safe to visit because the park was nearly empty.

“They’re not here right now because the winter has drove them out so I figured it’s safe to come back but I see just a couple.”

Chavez explained that once Operation Rio Grande started in the summer she noticed the problem got worse. Not only did more transient people show up in the park but she experienced other issues.

“They’re fighting with each other, they’re beating each other up, they’re drinking, they’re peeing in the open, they’re using that bathroom over there to do their drug deals,” Chavez said. She has also heard some of her neighbors and friends have had packages stolen off their porches and their garages have been broken into.

“It’s gotten really bad, and I’ve called the police several times,” Chavez said but, according to her, that hasn’t done much. South Salt Lake Safe Parks Project have signs posted stating, “This park is continually monitored as part of South Salt Lake Safe Parks Project” and encourages park goers to call the police if they witness suspicious activity.

South Salt Lake Chief of Police Jack Carruth, wrote in an e-mail, “Over the last several months the South Salt Lake Police Department has been focusing enforcement in our city parks as well as Harmony Park (County owned), to address camping, alcohol and other violations within the parks.”

Operation Rio Grande Operation Rio Grande began last summer and kicked off with phase one, which consisted of mass arrests of suspected criminals on Rio Grande Street, that runs parallel to Pioneer Park near The Road Home in downtown Salt Lake.

Phase two began last fall and included getting homeless addicts, living on the street, help by placing them into rehabilitation programs. Media reports have shown hundreds of homeless people have fled the area, popping up in residential areas and other cities.

From Dec. 27, 2017 to Jan. 9, 2018, 16 incidents, including theft, car theft, property

By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com crime, breaking and entering, drug-related offenses, and sexual offenses, occurred in and around Harmony Park. Pioneer Park and surrounding neighborhoods have had zero in the same date range according to crimereports.com.

The migration of homeless people is occurring in South Salt Lake, Carruth prepared for this and is witnessing it himself. “The reality is Operation Rio Grande has moved those individuals throughout the valley and we have seen an increase at Harmony Park.” Carruth said Operation Rio Grande has been successful in other aspects.

Councilmember Shane Siwik, who has lived close to the park for years, said he believes Operation Rio Grande is a contributing factor but he has experienced Harmony Park getting worse over the years all on its own. Carruth agreed with that stating, “We have seen an increase of homeless individuals in our parks, even prior to Operation Rio Grande,” but is not anywhere near the level Pioneer Park used to be.

“Harmony Park is not the new Pioneer Park, nor is Fitts Park, or any other park in our city,” Carruth said.

Another contributing factor is the geographical location of South Salt Lake being so close to Salt Lake City and its resources. Salt Lake County has also been struggling with the homeless problem for at least a decade according to Carruth.

As the opening of the new homeless resource center in South Salt Lake draws near Carruth is anticipating challenges to overcome.

“As part of Operation Rio Grande we will work with the state, and we are currently working with the state, to ensure that this new resource center brings the success they are looking for with Operation Rio Grande and for the years to come” Carruth said.

Trouble near the Trax line At the Dec. 6, 2017 city council meeting Alexandra Ortiz, owner of Shade of Pale Brewery on 154 W. Utopia Ave, begged for something to be done about the fact her business has been broken into multiple times in the last year.

“This is the third break-in that we’ve been victims of,” Ortiz said. “The crime is just not getting better, kind of at the end of our rope, kind of really upset right now.”

Ortiz said the police are great but there is just not enough of them.

“So I guess my question is do you have plans to improve public safety in the city?” Ortiz asked the council. After the meeting a South Salt Lake police officer spoke with Ortiz, saying “Harmony Park is becoming the new Pioneer Park.” When told of an officer saying that statement Carruth responded, “I’m disappointed to hear that one of our officers has referenced Harmony Park to Pioneer Park, that is an inaccurate representation.”

The brewery is not in the immediate

South Salt Lake Safe Parks Project sign. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

neighborhood of Harmony Park but is just off Central Pointe Station, two Trax stops away from Meadowbrook Station, which is about a half mile from the park. When Mandy Besigner, from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), presented South Salt Lake crime statistics at the Oct. 11, 2017 city council work meeting she discussed a trend.

“We noticed in areas that have Trax running through them…[are] going to have a lot more transient population,” Besigner said.

Ortiz was under the impression that homeless people receive free Trax passes which, she said, might be a factor in why businesses like hers along the Trax line are experiencing increased crime. The Utah Department of Workforce Services website states that individuals can get a 25 percent discount on a monthly pass using a Horizon Food Stamp card [SNAP]. To be eligible for SNAP, a person must be considered in poverty based on their income. Homeless people can qualify for SNAP and they do not pay for money to be on the food stamp card.

Thus, Ortiz is correct, though it is not as simple as the state handing out free passes.

Carruth said the increase in patrols is also around Trax lines—not just at city parks—and

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believes this has less to do with Operation Rio Grande and more to do with what happens when a city grows. “With all that economic growth happening as a city and as the city expands and gets bigger that’s just more volume, more urban density, and that’s going to take more public safety.”

Harmony Park With different factors such as Trax locations, policies like Operation Rio Grande, and the upcoming homeless shelter, it is difficult to deny that Harmony Park is changing.

South Salt Lake resident Tammi Diaz looked to elected officials for answers at the Jan.10, 2018 council meeting.

“Mayor (Cherie Wood), what are you doing about Harmony Park? That’s our future Pioneer Park. Are elected officials promised to help get the drug dealers out of the city, you need to get on it,” she said.

Carruth said Wood has public safety as a high priority and is expanding the police force by 20 percent. “Her commitment as mayor is to keep public safety in line with the growth of this city so businesses do feel safe, and the community feels safe, and residents feel safe.” l

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By Josh Tesch | j.tesch@mycityjournals.com

ason Barto wears his brown ReLeaf Utah Carhartt overalls as he sits down over coffee for an interview, to share his love and knowledge of trees.

An old Greek proverb reads, “Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”

Barto personifies that verse.

“Trees have saved my life many times,” Barto said. “The first time I was 3-years-old and I decided to take my brother and sister out for a drive in the station wagon. Fortunately, I hit an oak tree and didn’t go into the pond that was right next to that oak tree.

Now I am still here to talk about it with my brother and sister.”

In more recent years, Barto—after leaving the Salt Lake City

Fire Department in 2006 due to “PTSD involving an event related to a 3-year-old who lost her life in a fire”—found peace in planting trees, through grants he sought out, with the Kamas Valley Lions Club. By 2009 the Lions Club planted over 200 trees in the Kamas Valley.

“When I started planting trees I felt calmer. My stress was reduced. I was able to reduce some of my meds. As I did it more I would drive past these trees and feel this boost of positive energy,” he said.

This service led to trees becoming a passion of Barto’s.

“In 2012, I felt limited by the geographical scope of the Kamas Valley Lions Club,” he said, “so I formed a nonprofit called Wasatch Back Trees and started doing plantings along the Wasatch Back...” in parks across Park City, Morgan, and Heber City. Today, Wasatch Back Trees is considered a program within the nonprofit ReLeaf Utah, also formed by Barto. Both ReLeaf Utah and Wasatch Back Trees have been responsible for three Citizen Foresters of the Year, a Distinguished Service Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award and an Arborist of the Year since 2014. Barto has received both the Forestry StewAfter the interview, Jason Barto stands next to his truck that bares the ReLeaf Utah logo. ardship award from Forestry Fire (Joshua Tesch/City Journals) and State Lands (2012) and the

Arborist of the Year award (2015) from Utah Community Forestry Council.

In November 2017 Barto conducted a Veterans’ Day Tree Planting in South Salt Lake. This event was coordinated under ReLeaf Utah’s Hope For Heroes and the Healthy Trees, Healthy People programs.

“We encourage people to get out from behind their desks, out of their houses, and off their iPhones,” Barto explained, “and go out and do something that is truly impactful for our environment in a relatively short amount of time.”

Barto explained that the urban and community forestry program showed for every dollar invested, they get $6 back in benefits. “(Trees) increase property value, they clean air, they become deposition surfaces for PM1, 2.5s and 10s that have been linked to certain cancers, they produce oxygen, they clean up our water…”

Barto said. “Two studies out—one from Spain, one from the Pacific Northwest—shows that a pregnant woman living within 150 feet of tree canopy has a baby with a higher birth weight.”

ReLeaf Utah bares the motto “Trees Are The Answer.” When asked about this motto Barto answered, “What gives us clean water? What gives us clean air? What reduces our mental stress?

What gives us food? That’s where Trees Are The Answer.”

As the interview ended, Barto went back into Publik Coffee to talk to the manager about donating used coffee grounds to mix into the soil of more trees to be planted. A tree saved his life, now he always looks to save theirs.

To find out what you can do to bring more trees to our community check out ReLeaf Utah’s website: http://www.releafutah. org/volunteer/ l

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Cottonwood boys basketball wraps up preseason with three big wins

American bobsledder to visit schools during Olympics

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The Cottonwood boys basketball team. (Courtesy Lance Gummersall)

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he Cottonwood boys basketball team won just three games last season. Now that the Colts have won that many this preseason and still have their entire region slate left to play, there is a feeling around campus that this Cottonwood team might have what it takes to get to the state tournament for the first time in almost a decade.

That goal is in sight, according to head coach Lance Gummersall.

“Our ultimate goal is to learn discipline for our lives, and on the court is to earn a berth to the state tournament,” said Gummersall.

The last time Cottonwood played in a state tournament (2009) most of these kids were in elementary school. For the Colts to even think about having an opportunity to possibly play in a state tournament game, well, that’s some heady stuff indeed.

The Colts did not start the 2017-18 campaign off as some had predicted—having come off a successful summer tournament run. However, that excitement was short lived as Cottonwood suffered six straight losses to open the new season as it headed into the Christmas break.

But, after the holiday the Colts caught fire, winning two consecutive games at the Riverton Holiday Classic on Dec. 27-28. The first, a blowout win over Cyprus was to the tune of 72-54. It was a game in which the stat sheet was so balanced the Colts had four players score in double figures, led by junior center Britton Jensen, who put monster numbers of 22 points and 16 rebounds in the victory.

“We feel like our team is playing together really well,” said Gummersall. “They are meshing more than we have seen before and it is extremely encouraging for us as a coaching staff to see that.”

That win over Cyprus led to the Colts biggest win in years, a 72-67 triumph over Kearns, a team ranked in Utah’s top 10. Cottonwood trailed the Cougars for three quarters before putting together a 28-point fourth—led by senior guard Eli Reynolds splashing five three pointers en route to 25 points and the comefrom-behind upset.

“After the Kearns win, we felt like we were starting to turn a corner with the program as a whole,” said Gummersall. “We thought that the boys were going to start to believe that they can compete and beat good teams. “ The Colts then lost their last two games at the Classic and their following two to open January before they got their third win of the season, a 65-64 win at Skyline on Jan. 9. With the Colts down by two points and with just seconds left to play, senior guard Spence McDonald drilled two free throws to give Cottonwood the narrow victory. The Colts were again balanced on the stat sheet, getting double figures from five different players.

For Gummersall, he added his team’s belief was personified in that big victory over a good Skyline team. “[Going into region] we are hoping to continue to help them believe in themselves and understand that if they play the right way, they can play with anyone.”

On the season, Cottonwood is now 3-10 overall heading into a new region consisting of schools such as Alta, Corner Canyon, Timpview and Brighton. Jordan is the only holdover from the region in which the Colts participated last year.

The Colts will play each team twice, beginning their region slate on Jan. 12—a game taking place after press time. Cottonwood will then return to campus Jan. 19 for its home opener against Jordan. l

American bobsledder Jeremy Holm aims to visit one school a day during the Winter Olympic Games in February and the Paralympic Games in March. (Courtesy Jeremy Holm)

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eremy Holm will continue his efforts for his Day of Champions Foundation which supports student athletes, coaches and parents both in and out of the sporting arena. With the upcoming Olympics, he is aiming to visit one school a day — elementary, junior high, high schools or colleges — during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games from Feb. 9 through 25 and the Paralympic Games from March 8 through 18.

The American bobsledder will bring an athlete or two and tell their stories and share motivational messages about goal setting, encouragement and any social issues the schools would like addressed.

“We are always trying to reach out with our messages and encourage everyone

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we talk to,” Holm said. “Doing this during the Olympics will give us an opportunity as well to help spread the excitement of the games as they are happening.”

For information or scheduling, email Holm at jeremy@adayofchampions.com.

Holm is also a published author with two books. His first, “The Champion’s Way,” teaches principles of success, and “Fire On Ice” shares experiences and life lessons from Holm’s career in bobsledding. For more information or to order, visit http://jeremycholm.com/ books/item/81-the-champions-way or http:// jeremycholm.com/books/item/84-fire-andice-book. He is currently working on a third book.l

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You were just in a car accident, now what?

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nless you’re one of the few anomalies in the world, we’ve all been in an accident.

We’ve experienced that sickening feeling when your car makes unwanted contact with another vehicle. We’re frustrated and disheartened.

While we may want to crawl into a hole, we can’t. There are things to do and we’ve given you 10 to be aware of (in no particular order).

1. Have an emergency kit in your car.

While this step comes before the accident occurs, it’s essential to be prepared. Whatever you kit entails, make sure it has a first aid kit, flashlight, reflective triangles and a small (and simple) camera in case there’s been damage to your phone. We’re typically frustrated or frazzled after an accident and not inclined to rational thinking. Being prepared limits the possibility of forgetfulness.

2. Take a deep breath. Accidents are traumatic experiences. Taking a breath will shift focus from what just happened to what needs to be done next.

3. Get a status check on everyone in the car. Check with each passenger to see if they are OK. Have someone call 911 immediately if someone is injured or unresponsive.

4. Move to a safe location. Most insurance companies recommend relocating the vehicle to the sidewalk or shoulder of the road as soon as possible after the accident. If the damage to the car is minor, this should be relatively easy. But if there are major injuries or questions about the safety of the car, leave it where it is, even if its blocking traffic.

5. Increase your visibility. Turn on your hazard lights and set out your attention items from the emergency kit—flares, orange cones, reflective triangles, etc. One accident should not lead to another. Take precaution to ensure other drivers on the road remain safe.

6. Stay calm. It is very easy to lose your temper in this situation, it’s human nature.

Keeping your cool will keep the situation from

getting worse. If it wasn’t your fault, it’s easy to want to let your emotions loose on the other driver. This will cloud your judgment and may lead to something that does not help the situation. You still need to exchange information.

7. Exchange insurance information. This is imperative. If you are to file a claim on your car, you will need the other driver’s information. Most likely, after an accident you are feeling jumpy or stressed. It means when you try to write down their information your handwriting will look like ancient hieroglyphics and, unless you are a cryptographer, will be unable to read it later. We live in the 21st Century, take a photo of their information and take photos of the damage done to both cars.

8. Don’t admit guilt. Every insurance company will tell you to do this. Even if you are at fault and it was you to blame. This could drive your premium up or even lead to you being sued. Let the police and insurance companies determine this.

9. Call the police. While some minor accidents don’t require a report to be filed, it’s up to the discretion of the drivers in the accident to call the police. Law enforcement can take statements, get information on injuries and property damage. Be sure to ask for a copy of the accident report. If there is a dispute, the officer will be an important testimony.

10. See a doctor. Depending on the injuries suffered or not, it is easy to skip this. A large financial situation has just happened with the car accident, you don’t want another one by seeing the doctor and jacking up your health costs. It’s important to consider it, or possibly speak with one. Adrenaline can be pumping after the accident and one might not notice the amount of whiplash to your neck. Symptoms can take 24 hours to appear. The warning signs include neck pain, stiffness, loss of motion in the neck, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and pain in the shoulders or upper back. It can be better to be safe than sorry. l

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My Dumb Car

By Dean Scott | d.Scott@mycityjournals.com

130 Years

OF TRUST Taking Care of YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS

EVERY STEP The 2018 Mazda 6, loaded with safety features to keep you safe on the road.

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y car is a 2005 Ford Taurus. Knowing that, you can imagine that I am not a car guy. I am not a person that is necessarily impressed with something because of the shininess, rather, I look at things more functionally. My car gets me from point A to point B, several times a day. It gets 25 miles per gallon, the doors and windows work, the heater and air conditioner work, and best of all, it is paid for. Why would I need a new car?

Until this week I would have made a passionate argument that I don’t need a new car. But over the last week my thoughts have changed. A few weeks ago my office got a new car on a loan with the instruction I could drive it for a week. They did not know what car, just that it would be a new one. I was excited.

Then I got the phone call saying the car was at the office, it was a red 2017 Mazda 6, I was disappointed.

A Mazda. I might as well just drive the Taurus. However, I was assured the Mazda was a nice car. I have 200,000 miles on the Taurus, so I thought at least I don’t have to put more miles on the Taurus. As soon as I sat in the car I was impressed, it had comfortable white leather bucket seats, smelled like a new car and it was modern and sleek. The excitement was back.

But it was not the new smell that changed my mind, it wasn’t the comfortable seats that changed my mind, it was not the warranty. From my office to my home is about a 25-minute drive, from Sandy to Bountiful. In those 25 minutes, I learned my Taurus was dumb. Now I have always known that I drove a dumb car, but never understood that my car was dumb.

The Mazda 6 was equipped with heads up display, keyless entry system, keyless start, rearview camera, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, auto lights, auto high beams, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition system, radar cruise control, traction control system, and dynamic stability control.

Those are just the things I figured out. My Taurus had given me no experience with such capabilities. The fact was obvious, this car was smart. This car knew things that I did not know, important things like when a car was in my blind spot or when I was drifting lanes.

Technology is cool but doesn’t necessary impress me.

Remember, I measure the functionality. And it was the tech’s functionality that impressed me. As soon as I started the car

the heads-up display came up on top of the dash. This allowed me to know the most important things I needed to know while driving, without me taking my eyes off the road. It showed me my speed, the speed limit, if there was a car in my blind spot, if I was drifting lanes and more.

The Bluetooth telephone system allowed me to take calls without using my hands. In one swipe of my thumb, without my hands leaving the steering wheel, the call was answered. Until this moment, I did not realize how dangerous it was for me to use my handset while driving. Over the week I also noticed that I did not hold my phone while I was driving, which dramatically cut down on texting and other use of my phone while driving.

I travel with two dogs and, like children, sometimes these dogs require attention in the back seat. So, I reach back and tend to them. The first time I did this with the Mazda I started to drift into the next lane. That is when I learned about lane departure warning and lane keep assist. The car alerted me that I was drifting lanes and it corrected the steering to keep me in the lane.

Possible disaster avoided.

The Mazda 6 is also equipped with controls in the center console, which are easy to learn and operate. This was nice because it allows you to maintain your driving position when using the radio, navigation system, Bluetooth phone, without having to reach up and touch a button on the dash or touch screen. In the 7 days that I drove the Mazda I don’t recall once reaching for the dash as I drove.

All this tech seemed to keep my body in a better driving position, my eyes to the front, alerted me of dangers, presented me more data to allow me to be a better driver and when I wasn’t being that better driver, it softly nudged the steering wheel and put me back on target.

So after spending a week with the new 2017 Mazda 6, I will be looking for a new car, or at least a newer car, but for sure a smarter car. I loved the Mazda and I hated to return to the Taurus, is that Mazda the right car for me? I don’t know. The Mazda was a great car and it appeared to be incredibly safe, so if you see a new Mazda 6 out there on the road with a smiling driver, it may be because I traded in my dumb car. l

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Homemade Love

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A commercial crazed Valentine’s Day can leave you broke. Americans spend billions of dollars to celebrate a holiday rumored to be started by Hallmark in order to sell cards—which aren’t cheap. Then there’s the overpriced dinners, expensive roses and the marked-up heart-shaped chocolate. Perhaps a more accurate expression of love can be found in homemade gifts, because your time, love and effort was put into them. Here are less expensive alternatives for homemade Valentine’s Day gifts; some not even requiring creativity.

Instead of supporting Hallmark’s card industry (some cards are $13 now!), write your own card. It’s not that hard, I promise. Start by picking the front of your card. If you’re not feeling particularly magical, just print a picture. It can be a cartoon your sweetheart will find funny. Or perhaps print a photo of a fun memory, or something related to an interest of theirs. Now you’ll need to write something on the back or inside of the card. Google “Valentine’s Day card messages” for some inspiring poems and sayings. For more personalized content, close your eyes, think about your loved one and what they mean to you, type out your thoughts, and then write it on the card. Creating your own card doesn’t take too much time, and it’s usually

more memorable. Plus, you’ll save a few bucks!

If you’re planning on buying candy or chocolate, don’t grab the heart-shaped ones. Candy specifically made for Valentine’s Day is anywhere from a few cents to a few dollars more than the everyday version of the same. Maybe it would be worth it if the candy tasted better, but usually the proportions are thrown off by festivity. I’d rather have a regularly proportioned Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, than a heart-shaped slab of peanut butter.

One dozen red roses can cost anywhere from $20 to $50. Instead of buying something that will just die in a few days, make some flowers. This is where DIYers rejoice. It’s fairly simple to make some flowers out of material that won’t wilt. Pinterest is a great place to find instructions on how to make flowers out of any material you can imagine: books, tissue paper, felt, glass, cotton balls, buttons, seashells, pearls, Q-tips, pinecones, feathers, old jewelry, yarn, and even coffee filters.

Unless you’re just aching to dine at a packed restaurant followed by watching a movie in a crowded theatre, don’t leave your house for Valentine’s Day this year. Luckily, we have many amazing streaming choices for entertainment. It’ll be much more relaxing to stay in, cook

dinner, pop your own popcorn, and watch a movie together. Cook your partner’s favorite meal. If you need help in that area, many grocery stores have readyto-prepare meals that can help you. Or, try cooking something completely new together. If a movie or TV show is decided upon beforehand, try cooking something from that show. A great place to find ideas for corresponding a meal and a movie is the YouTube channel called “Binging with Babish.”

The best way to save money on Valentine’s Day is to be different and perhaps delay celebrating it by a day or two. Personally, I love a post-Valentine celebration: Dinner reservations are easy.

Candy is back to its normal price and, best of all, stores such as Smith’s usually put all of their festive items on sale the day after. That’s when I can go stock up on stuffed animals and heart-shaped candy for my loved one. l

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s our country devolves into a 24/7 protest, people are casting their eyes to the stars. They’re either hoping for a) an asteroid to hit the planet, b) our alien overlords to save us from catastrophe or c) the chance to flee to Mars to populate (and eventually destroy) another planet.

Life on this beautiful blue marble (or beautiful blue dinner plate if you’re a flat-Earther) has had a good run. We’ve evolved from being hunters/gatherers to being couch potatoes while creating technology that is certain to bring about our impending doom. Do we really need a talking fridge?

But Mars! Oh, the possibilities!

I envision a world where everyone lives in hexagonal domes, speaks in British-accented tones, and wears white flowing robes. That could be a problem. I can’t wear white, even when I’m not living on a planet covered in red dust. Every night I would look like a red chimney sweep.

NASA wants to send the first humans to Mars in the 2030s, which creates an interesting predicament. I’ll be too old to populate anything, but every planet needs a wise old woman giving cryptic warnings to the younger generation. I could fill that role, assuming I survive the seven-month journey to the Red Planet.

The possibility of relocating to the planet of war has become an animated

discussion in our home.

Me: Would you want to live on Mars?

Hubbie: Of course!

Me: Wouldn’t you be afraid we’d die on the way there?

Hubbie: Wait. You’re going, too?

Seven months is a long time to give someone the silent treatment.

Describing the flight to Mars, NASA uses magical terms like “transfer orbit” and “astronomical position” which I’ve learned are NOT part of the Kama Sutra.

Voyagers traveling to Mars could lose fingernails, have spinal fractures and vision problems, and there’s always the chance you’ll upchuck in your spacesuit and suffocate after blocking the air system with your intergalactic vomit. So, there’s that.

Once we land, we’ll spend a lot of time cleaning up abandoned movie sets that Abbott and Costello, Matt Damon and Santa Claus basically trashed during filming. But once that’s done, then what do we do?

I guess people will build greenhouses and grow food. I won’t be on that crew because I can’t even grow mold. Others will install solar panels. Solar companies are already training door-to-door salesmen for the Mars market.

There will be a team working on communications so we can keep up with our favorite Netflix shows and hopefully

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Maybe then I could actually get eight hours of sleep.

So, Mars it is.

What if once we get settled, we find a prehistoric Statue of Liberty, buried in the red clay? We’ll discover that billions of years ago, people left Mars to travel to Earth because idiots were destroying the Red Planet. Like one of those giant leaps for mankind, only backwards.

There’s no chance of me relocating to another planet. But I can still stare at the stars and watch Mars twinkle in the distance. I just hope it’s not flat like Earth. l

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