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Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide. At almost one death every hour, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs reported most of those deaths are in veterans 50 and older.TheWounded Warrior Project offers assistance to veterans through interactive retreats, professional services and rehabilitation. WWP’s adventure-based mental health program, Rolling Project Odyssey, brought a group of vet erans together in Utah for a week-long 300-mile ride.

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Journals) Continued page 5 HARLEY-DAVIDSON PARTNERS WITH THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT TO HOST VETERANS

Veterans involved in Rolling Project Odyssey, participated in a 300-mile ride with a stop at Harley-Davidson in Salt Lake City. the City

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Harley-Davidson of Salt Lake City (2928 S. State St.) hosted the warriors at an event in late July, giving vet erans an opportunity to connect with staff as they assem ble bikes and watch a demonstration of some motorcycle tricks for the warriors.

“Us veterans, we’re all alphas,” said Navy veteran Ray Andalio. “We’re all out to help. But it needs to start within. For us to start, we need to reach out because we don’t know it all. There are organizations like the Wound ed Warrior Project that are out there empowering veterans every day. I hope one day everyone would understand this stigma needs to go away. Pride kills us all.”

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“An adopted dog from a shelter is better than going out and buying a designer-breed dog. They are more loy al, they just love you so much. They know you rescued them. In their eyes, you can do no wrong.” That’s Jenica Laws, supervisor at the South Salt Lake Animal Shelter (2274 S. 600 West). Like other shelters in the state, the SSL location is overflowing with pets who have been returned, lost or abandoned. The shelter is at capacity with 22 dogs, 16 adult cats and 11 kittens. Laws said once COVID hit, people adopted most of the rescue animals, in fact, many shelters had no animals at all. But now, people are going back to work and finding their pets have developed anxiety and behavioral issues. And they’re returning them to the shelter.

“We don’t want people taking them home to just be a fail,” Laws said. “We have a rule of three: three days for an animal to decompress in your home, three weeks for an animal to feel comfortable and three months to completely feel at home. If you do adopt, don’t give up on them within a week.”Tolearn about animals at the SSL shelter available for adoption, visit SSLC.gov. “To open your heart to a shelter animal is amazing. It’s an animal that had a home at one point and then got aban doned or lost and never could find its home,” Laws said. “To give that animal another chance at a home is one of the great est feelings ever.” l

Practicing basic commands, like sit, down, stay and come, gives your dog a mental workout. Animals can be de structive when scared, so teaching them that an owner will come back helps relieve separation anxiety.

“We’d rather [the pet] be with their family and the peo ple they’re used to than being turned over just because some one can’t afford a bag of food. We’ll gladly help with that,” LawsWithsaid.all the animals at the shelter, Laws said they’re go ing through food like crazy. Donations of dog and cat food, litter, chew toys and blankets are always needed.

Employees at the shelter provide basic training for the animals, so when they get to a new home, the pets have bet ter manners. The adoption process is easy. Laws invites fam ilies to come to the shelter with their kids and pets, visit with the animals, take them for walks and see which one works best for their family.

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“People see it and think they can’t handle it and bring the pets back,” she said. “Training is a big thing. If you would work an hour a day with your dog, it’s like taking your dog on a five-mile hike. Working their brains is actually better than walking because it wears them out faster.”

She is available for adoption at the SSL shelter.

The SSL shelter has extra bags of dog food residents can pick up if they’re struggling with financial challenges.

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Start by leaving pets alone for 30 minutes, then an hour, then more. Give the dog a toy, like a Kong filled with favor ite treats and spend time working with the dog every day.

“We’re also seeing a lot of animals because of infla tion,” Laws said. “With all the prices of dog food, of people’s rent, of everything like that, people can’t afford to keep an animal. It’s either they put food on the table for the family or they buy a bag of dog food.”

From left, Salt Lake County Youth Services Director Carolyn Hansen and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson cut the ribbon to open the newly renovated building that provides safe, trauma-informed care for runaway and homeless youth. (Photos courtesy City Journals)

Participants in Rolling Project Odyssey come from different parts of the country but all have the same desire to support each other. They hope veterans see the adven ture-based activities, on YouTube or social media, and reach out to get Accordinginvolved.toWWP’s Annual Warrior Survey, one in four WWP Warriors have had suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months. Adventure-based mental health workshops provide support for veterans to overcome these challenges togeth er. This program connects warriors with common interests to develop a new sense of camaraderie and coping skills to overcome the invisible wounds of war. Rolling Project Odyssey is part of a larger partnership between WWP and Harley-Davidson to honor and empower wounded veterans. Harley-Davidson has supported the mil itary for many years and continues to support veterans and active-duty military.

“It’s pretty cool,” Matt said. “It lets you know you’re not alone.” l

Continued from front page South Salt Lake Police motorcycle officers stopped by Harley-Davidson to participate in the Wounded Warrior Project’s mental health pro gram, Rolling Project Odyssey. The officers did a motorcycle demonstration for the attendees. (Courtesy of the City Journals)

Andalio has worked as peer mentor with WWP since 2009 and regularly recruits members, bringing them into the community and providing them with hope, purpose and ca maraderie.Ogden resident, Matt, said Andalio got him involved with the WWP, a program that’s given him avenues to de stress and connect with other veterans. Matt served in the Army for 22 years before retiring in 2018. “It gets you out, it gets you with like-minded individu als, whether it’s on a motorcycle or at a golf course,” Matt said. “All the different activities and exercises are group therapy, and I say therapy really loosely.”

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“We wanted a space that was welcoming and more homelike so the youth that we serve here, specifically our runaway homeless youth, will be able to come to a place where they feel comfortable and safe,” Hansen said. Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson was on hand for the ribbon cutting and con gratulated the staff and volunteers on the ren ovation.“Iwalked through this space [before] and it was pretty crappy,” Wilson said. “It wasn’t great. I remember asking questions and hear ing the vision for what this could be. And to see it now, it’s just stunning. It’s beautiful.”

A renovated facility in South Salt Lake helps youth in crisis

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Corey Jorgensen, a South Salt Lake Police motorcycle officer, attended the event with several SSL officers. They did a motorcycle demonstration for the veterans attending the Harley-Davidson event. “We work closely with Harley-Davidson,” Jorgensen said. “We support them and they support us. We were asked to come support the veteran’s bike ride today. It was an honor to beWithhere.”donor support, the WWP has provided more than 42,000 hours of intensive outpatient care and therapy ses sions that have helped warriors move closer to becoming their best selves.

The Runaway and Homeless Youth Pro gram focuses on several goals to help those it serves. These include improving a person’s well-being, building healthy relationships, im proving self-sufficiency and keeping youth off the streets.Theprogram collaborated with commu nity partners to provide education, medical and dental services, mental health counseling, clothes, food and hygiene products. Other ser vices provided on the county’s South Salt Lake campus include the juvenile receiving center which is open 24/7 to provide free crisis coun seling and referral to community agencies, and the homeless youth walk-in program that gives youth access to food, counseling, shelter, showers and laundry facilities for 24 hours. Youth can come to the facility on their own, or they might be brought in by parents or law enforcement. No appointment is required to access the services. For more information, visit slco.org/youth.“Ifyoulookat the crisis moments that these kids are facing when they come in the doors, to be greeted with this amazing staff with smiles on their faces, but also a physical space that is worthy of moving them to a better situation,” Wilson said. “What a great place for a child to receive support.”

Salt Lake County Youth Services held a rib bon cutting Aug. 11 to celebrate the renova tion of the Runaway Homeless Youth Program facility (177 W. Price Ave.) in South Salt Lake. The program serves runaway and homeless youth, ages 8-17, for up to 21 days. The renovation was focused on creating a trauma-informed environment with updated colors, open space designs and individualized bedrooms. New murals were painted by artists Alli VanKleeck and Caroline Kane of Smock & Roll.“All the murals in the bedrooms are unique and different because our kids are unique and different and we didn’t want it to be the same in every bedroom,” said Salt Lake County Youth Services Director Carolyn Han sen. “We wanted it to be a special place for the youth that come, that we serve.” Youth can stay in the facility for up to 21 days while they receive individual or family therapy, designed to help them return to a safe and stable environment, with follow-up sup port for 90 days. Over the years, thousands of youth have turned to the facility for assistance with more than 110 youth being helped in 2022 so far. Four beds are dedicated for runaway homeless youth. Built in the 1990s, the building needed some upgrades in both function and design.

S outh S alt l ake C ity J ournalPage 6 | S e P t . 2022 O n a lovely summer evening, the South Salt Lake community celebrat ed the National Night Against Crime and Emergency Fair at Central Park on Aug. 2. "National Night Out is possibly one of my favorite city events of the summer. It's always fun to meet up with our residents and share great emergency preparedness information and updates about what's hap pening around South Salt Lake," Mayor Cherie Wood said. "Luckily, my booth is placed close to our SSL Animal Services team. This year, a huge highlight was the adoption of one of our pups! The almost immediate bonding that took place between them was kind of magical to witness. It makes events like this feel so meaningful. I hope that our National Night Out will continue with increased success and grow in the years to come."

Community comes together for safety and emergency preparedness fair

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during the annual tug-a-war. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

The brochure talked about the why, the il legality of the behavior, and the possible scary results of the behavior.

While the displayed evac bags are available from Chewie.com, SSL Animal Services has a list if pet owners want to make their own.The Community Development Depart ment displayed pictures of new buildings and developments in the city. In addition, Promise SSL provided information about its various programs based on the mayor's three promises made during her first term. Public Works Department's booth was large, showcasing their various responsi bilities from streets and sidewalks to waste disposal and recycling to water to wastewa ter to stormwater. One educational display showed how stormwater goes from curb grates to the Great Salt Lake.

"Preparedness and emergency fairs are a great place for community members to learn about preparing for emergencies," Fire Chief Terry Addison said. "If there is a catastrophic event in the community, it can overwhelm emergency responders. Therefore, working on resiliency and being prepared until we can reach you will help recovery in the long run."

"Every department in the City had the ability to be recognized for what they do and how they contribute to the safety of our City, as well as local vendors that of fer home protection and safety solutions for our community," Carruth said. "We also had the support of our FBI partners, the South Salt Lake Honorary Colonels, the SSL Chamber of Commerce, Granite School District, The Other Side Acade my, and many others. Each year this event demonstrates the importance and power of community partnerships. Our commitment to community outreach and engagement is essential in providing exceptional service to our community."Carruthwent on to commend the hard work of the SSLPD Community Resource Division and other department support staff, as well as other city staff for making this event a success again. SSL Honorary Colonels passed out popcorn and arranged for volunteers from The Other Side Academy to pass out piz za and cookies. SSL Parks and Recreation supplied ice cream. The Honorary Colonels also hosted the annual SSLPD vs. SSLFD tug-of-war.

Dog and cat evac bags on display at the SSL Night Out Against Crime and Emergency Preparedness Fair. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

Tug-of-war The annual tug-of-war between the SSLPD and the SSLFD was competitive from the get-go. In fact, for a while, it looked like SSLFD might win. However, SSLPD won for the third time in a row. SSLPD not only won bragging rights for another year but also kept possession of the unique traveling trophy. l

SSL Animal Services brought furry friends to adopt and, as mentioned, had one successful adoption. In addition, officer Jenica Laws said the shelter is at capacity. They also displayed Big Dog Pet Evac Pak and Cat Evac Pak with Clinch bags. The dog bag is designed to be carried by a big dog. However, the cat bag must be carried by a human (Why? Because they are cats).

"I would like to personally thank ev eryone that participated in the National Night Out Against Crime. The City of South Salt Lake has taken this event to a higher level by including Emergency Preparedness as part of the event, far above the national standard," SSLPD Chief Jack Carruth said. Exhibitors All city departments had booths. Crys tal Makin, director of finance, supplied information on the tax increase passed on Aug. 10. The flyer listed six benefits: dedi cated funding for six new officers and four fire personnel; more officers mean better coverage for proactive patrol; safer city with decreased response time; maintaining essential infrastructure and utility needs; saving and planning for future infrastruc ture needs; and retention and recruitment of qualified city personnel. Their summarizing statement is, "South Salt Lake can't run today's city on yesterday's dollars."

SSL Fire Department displayed the firehouse that provides home safety infor mation and allows them to demonstrate how to exit a home full of smoke. Fire ap paratus is always a fan favorite. SSL Police Department provided var ious information, including online safety for children. For example, a pamphlet titled "Online Apps Parents Should Know" listed nine concerning apps such as dating apps (e.g., Hinge, Skout), social media (e.g., TikTok, Whisper, Snapchat), Questions and Answer Apps (e.g., Reddit, Tellonym), Live Streaming, (e.g., Bigo Live), and hiding apps (e.g., AnotherCalculator#).pamphlet is titled "Sexting."

SSL Public Works explain the stormwater path. (Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

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To keep informed, please stop to read the monthly messages from both SSLPD Chief Carruth and SSLFD Chief Addison (p. 3), as they share the most current happenings about their departments. If you haven’t attended National Night Out, or a monthly meeting like Coffee with a Cop, Business Watch, Neighborhood Watch, or the Homeless Resource Neighborhood Meetings, I’d highly recommend you do so. These community meetings have many purposes, but primarily to inform, teach and build relationships and trust with our public safety team members. You are an essential part of the solution to keep our community safe and neighborhoods strong - join us!

I’m excited to see the City take a more comprehensive and proactive approach to create stable funding to meet the growing needs of our residents. However, I know that for some, especially seniors and others with limited or ﬁxed income, this tax increase may create ﬁnancial strain. This is why I want to take this opportunity to share some resources for those who need assistance.

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CITY NEWSLETTERSeptember www.sslc.gov2022 South Salt Lake City Council Members

In my 12+ years as Mayor, safety has consistently been a top priority in South Salt Lake. I was relieved to see the City Council vote in favor of the proposed tax increase and implementation of the Public Safety Service Special Revenue Fund on August 10, 2022. A dedicated revenue source for safety gives me peace of mind and a sense of security knowing we don’t have to compromise. We can deliver the public safety services our community deserves. I thank the many of you who showed your support for this during our budget discussions. As our community continues to change and grow, so must our approach to the welfare and protection of our residents. The new revenue fund will not only bring financial resources to our Police and Fire departments, but it will also help us continue addressing other areas of public safety, such as Victim Advocates, the Community Resource Division, and our Homeless Resource Officers. Proactive interventions, as well as personal and compassionate support for people most in need, are just as necessary for community well-being as emergency response. I am proud of the work that often goes unnoticed, so I want to highlight these efforts. I wish to share with you more about how each department plays an integral piece in keeping our community and neighborhoods strong and safe. It isn’t possible to list all the departments and the specific roles of each member of the team in a single message. So over the next few months, I’ll be taking the time to share with you more about each, and how they uniquely serve our community. And as always, I welcome your insights and suggestions.

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The newly established three digit number which launched July 16, 2022 (previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) is more than just an easy-to-remember number -- it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental healthrelated distress -- whether thoughts of suicide, mental health, substance use crisis or any other kind of emotional distress.

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City News Public Meetings For more info: www.sslc.gov City Council Wed, Sep 14, 7 p.m. Wed, Sep 28, 7 p.m. Planning Commission Thurs, Sep 1, 7 p.m. Thurs, Sep 15, 7 p.m. Civilian Review Board Mon, Sep 12, 6:30 p.m. City Ofﬁces and Community Centers will be closed September 5 for Labor Day.

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Approximately 1 and 5 Americans will experience a mental health condition in a given year and often wait long periods of time to get the help they need. The good news is that 988 will offer accessible care and support to those struggling with suicide and mental health related distress every day. 988 represents one of the most signiﬁcant milestones in 25 years. Dr. Richard McKeon-SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Branch Chief says “988 is the opportunity of a lifetime for transformation in mental health”. Utah’s long term vision is to continue to build out a robust crisis care response system, including someone to call, someone to respond, and a safe place to go for mental health crisis care.

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Approved No further action needed 8/10/22 Adoption of Water Utility Fund Budget A Resolution to Adopt the Water Utility Fund Budget for SSL Fiscal Year July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023 No further action needed

Note: Opinions expressed here may not be representative of all Members of the City Council. sslc.gov/city government/council by the Mayor Ariel Andrus as City Recorder No further action An Ordinance to Levy a Public Safety Service Property Tax

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An Ordinance to Levy a Public Safety Service Property Tax No further action needed 8/10/22 A Resolution adopting the final tax rate A Resolution to Adopt a Final Tax Rate Approved No further action needed 8/10/22 Adoption of the General Fund Budget A Resolution to Adopt the General Fund Budget for SSL Fiscal Year July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023

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I would like to thank everyone that participated in the National Night Out Against Crime. The City of South Salt Lake has taken this event to a higher level by including Emergency Preparedness as part of the event, far above the national standard. Every department in the City has the ability to be recognized for what they do and how they contribute to the safety of our City, as well as local vendors that offer home protection and safety solutions for our community. We also had the support of our FBI partners, the South Salt Lake Honorary Colonels, and the SSL Chamber of Commerce.

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While our City has a well-trained staff and emergency response team, the demand during a major disaster would amplify and would quickly exceed their limited capacity. According to FEMA experts and their assessments of other major emergency events across the county, it can take employed service workers several days to deliver aid and assistance if and when a disaster strikes. Not to alarm, there is a program that can potentially offset this issue and it involves you as a community member. I’d like to invite you to consider taking a free civilian emergency response training program called CERT.

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SSL Victim Services Salt Lake Area Gang Project Behind the scenes and in preparation of this event requires a tremendous amount of work to bring it all together. I commend the hard work of our very own SSLPD Community Resource Division and our City staff for making this event a success again. The police department will retain the Tug-o-War trophy again this year as the reigning victors.

The aftermath of a major earthquake, a windstorm or blizzard could bring chaos quickly to a community like ours. Injuries, fatalities, ﬁres, lack of power, water, food, or access to roads could literally affect hundreds if not thousands of individuals and families all at once. While we can’t predict the future, we can anticipate that life will continue to bring what it will, emergencies included.

Each year this event demonstrates the importance and power of community partnerships.

The South Salt Lake Fire Department is sponsoring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in-person free training on Saturday, November 5th, and Saturday, November 12 th. CERT training gives volunteers the same basic skills firefighters master, such as search and rescue, administering first-aid, establishing a medical treatment area, suppressing small fires, etc. It also gives volunteers an overview of the city’s emergency management strategy for helping residents respond to and recover from a large-scale disaster. Visit the link for more information about the training and to register for the CERT hands-on class: sslc.gov/department-listings/fire/communityeducation

South Salt Lake Fire’s Community Emergency Response Team or CERT program was developed out of the need for a well-trained civilian emergency workforce. CERT provides community selfsufﬁciency through the development of multifunctional response teams who act as an adjunct to the City’s emergency services during major disasters. After a major disaster or emergency, there are many things to consider, from making initial assessments to taking quick action, and CERT training gives individuals validated guidance to manage and respond in the best way possible.

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CELEBRATE SSL : Riverfront & Jordan River Neighborhoods Found along the Jordan River Trail and James Madison Park, Tracy Aviary’s Jordan River Nature Center (1125 W 3300 South) was established in 2020 to inspire curiosity and caring for birds and nature on South Salt Lake’s Westside. From their Family Nature Club to Pride Events, discover more about the birds, the bees, and all the things growing there at jordanrivernaturecenter.org.

There is much to celebrate about living close to the river and enjoying the cool breezes and birdsong. We couldn’t be happier for more opportunities and those who live there to enjoy it!

The TA Jordan River Nature Center (JRNC) is currently in the process of expanding. Upon completion, the JRNC will encompass nearly 13 acres and improvements will include the addition of a visitor education center, a bird blind, pavilions, an animal barn, an amphitheater, gardens, and more!

It’s a 30-Day River Celebration! September is all about celebrating the annual Get To The River Festival, during which we hope to encourage you to visit the Jordan River and discover all the ways you can have fun and recreate there.

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September is All About Getting to the River

Conceptual rendering of the Tracy Aviary

Jordan River – 3300 South to Carlisle Street (UTA Operations); Jordan River to 900 West Riverfront – Carlisle Street (UTA Operations) to 3900 South; Jordan River to 700 West SSL City Council Districts

Much of the Jordan River and Riverfront Neighborhood is new and exciting. From the time that UTA decided to surplus a large section of their property for development, excitement was building for this opportunity to create a new neighborhood. The city worked with the selected developer to carefully choose the mix of housing and uses (a new school!) that would make this a complete neighborhood. The areas further to the north are still undergoing the transformation from horse properties to new uses, and will soon see the Huntsman Mental Health Institute in addition to the Men’s Resource Center, Tracy Aviary, and a brand new regional park just across the river in West Valley City.

As South Salt Lake celebrates 2022 as the ‘Year of the Neighborhood’, we are highlighting the neighborhoods that make us unique and taking note of what makes them so special. Take a moment and ﬁnd out about some of its histories, beautiful natural landmarks, businesses, and what makes both Riverfront and the Jordan River neighborhoods uniquely great in South Salt Lake!

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James Madison Park

Jordan River: Tracy Aviary J.R. Nature Center Men’s Resource Center

Jordan River Trail General Holm Park

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What’s Your Sign? As South Salt Lake celebrates 2022 as the ‘Year of the Neighborhood’, we encourage you to identify your neighborhood and take note of what makes it special. From S-Line to Riverfront, we created 11 speciﬁc neighborhood signs for residents to place in their yards.

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The Riverfront Complex

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Registration is required for each participant as space is limited, please visit: jordanrivercommission.com/learn/events

Join Mayor Cherie Wood on Monday, September 19 at 5:30 pm as the Jordan River Commission is hosting a Paddle with the Mayor event. They supply canoes, life preservers, and paddles, and you are welcome to bring your own as well.

To help streamline your ability to track dogs and cats who are currently up for adoption, and their status (because you can’t help but love all of them!), SSL Animal Services has created some new pages to help.

The nal score of the championship game for teens soccer, Cottonwood Rec defeated Utah International Charter School 4-3.

GETWWW.GETTOTHERIVER.ORG10:00SeptemberSaturday10tha.m.-1:00p.m.1125WEST3300SOUTHSOUTHSALTLAKE,UT84119TOTHERIVERGrab a friend, bring the family, the beautiful River and Parkway await! » Paint the Parkway » Rockin’ River Storytime » Resource Connection » Seed Bomb Making » Bird Walks » Snacks & Drinks » Seed Library » Nature Exploration

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SSL Recreation Summer Sports—Here are our Champions!

2022 Tournament Champions: Wo ord’s European Car 2022 Youth Soccer Champions: Lincoln Elementary 2022 Consolation League Champions: Team Trash Talk Softball League Shredders

Creative Arts for Life ART AROUND THE WORLD Wed, September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 6:30-8:30

Jump on the imaginary Bad Dog Arts train to explore unique art forms from different parts of the world. In Japan, the marbling process is called Suminagashi where drops of ink on water create a ﬂoating design that gets transferred to paper. We will also create Worry Dolls from Guatemala, make a Kantha Beaded Necklace from India and learn about Paper Quilling from Europe dating back to the late 1400s - although it can be traced back to the early 100’s - 400’s using metals in China, Egypt + Greece. Sign up starts now at sslarts.org. As always all materials will be provided.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS Columbus Senior Center 2531 S 400 East Special Live Entertainment Fridays at 10:30 am Rich Dixon, September 9th Utah Old Time Fiddlers, September atPresentations23rdstarting10:30amFireDepartment-FridaySeptember2ndPoisonPrevention-Wednesday,September 14th Reice Stein “Travel Log”Friday, September 16th Vital Aging –Mental Health Therapy Wednesday, September 21st at 10:30 am ExerciseEnhanceFitnessClasses Mon, Wed, & Fri at Arthritis9:30Exercise Tues & Thurs at 9:30 U of U exercise Tues & Thurs at 10:30 Modiﬁed Yoga Mon & Wed at Line1:00Dance Fri at 10:30 Pickleball Tues & Thurs at 12:30 Community Happenings

Shiver me timbers, it’s a Pirate Ship! Where be this new hidden treasure? It’s to be found at the new free little library, outside the Columbus Center at Bickley Park, South Salt Lake! Aye, our youth from Promise South Salt Lake came up with the idea, the vessel was created by Fred Conlon from Sugar Post, with help from Canvas4acause.org, United Way of Salt Lake, and a generous donation from David Weekley Homes.

Two Free Little Libraries in SSL

The second new little library is located just west of the Fitts Park Community Garden at 3050 S 400 East. SSL resident Jai Houge and family have volunteered to keep it stocked with primarily young adult and children’s books. Plans are also to add on the outside art of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” along with a Monarch butterﬂy inspired by the illustrations of Eric Carle. A Little Free Library is a small, sometimes decorative, weather-resistant box where books can be exchanged with anyone on a “take a book, leave a book” honor system. There is never a charge for the books, and passers-by are welcome to browse and take any book they would like to read. The intent is to offer books you enjoy to share with others and allow others to share books that they may have enjoyed with you. For more information on Little Free Libraries, visit www.littlefreelibrary.org Ribbon Cutting at the new Fitts Park Community Garden. Part of celebrating the new garden is acknowledging all those hands and hearts that have participated in bringing it together!

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What is a recession and are we in one?

Auburn University in Alabama has one of the largest team handball clubs in the country. Only a handful of col leges have organized clubs including the Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy (West Point). The Salt Lake handball club consists of about 30 mem bers. They practice three or four times a month and have be gun traveling to play in tournaments. “I am from Guatemala and I played for the National team there for about 12 years,” Sofia Broadhead said. “When I came to Utah in 2016 I started looking for a club. The sport is growing in Central America, Brazil, and even here in this country.”“Istarted playing in Brazil when I was 12 years old,” one of the club organizers Andre Rammi said. “Our practices are open, anyone can come and join. We want people to un derstand the game. We have several that have never played before.”

Consumer sentiment has risen slightly since its June low, a hopeful sign that consumers’ economic outlook might be improving. And even though they’re unhappy, consumers are still spending.Interest rates. The Federal Reserve meets again Sept. 20 and 21 when they are expected to raise interest rates for a fourth time this year. The Fed’s goal is that an in crease in interest rates will tighten financial conditions and increase borrowing costs, which will cause the economy to soften and inflation to slow. However, an overcorrection could trigger a recession. Since the 1960s, nearly every time the Fed has significantly increased interest rates a recession followed relatively quickly. Wage growth. Wages grew 5.2% from July 2021 to July 2022 in America, well above the 2.9% average annual wage growth of the past 15 years. However, even high wage growth is not keeping pace with infla tion. Instead, it’s driving inflation, risking a dangerous wage-price spiral. Both inflation and wage growth need to come down to ad dress overheating in the economy.

The Uintah Cup is scheduled for Sept. 24-25 at the Utah Soccer Arena, 1475 S. 700 West. There will be men's and women's divisions. The Air Force Academy and a team from Denver will take part in the men's division. The women's division includes a Los Angeles-based team and a team from San Francisco is scheduled to compete.

S outh S alt l ake C ity J ournalPage 14 | S e P t . 2022 Team handball is a game that is a mixture of soccer and lacrosse. And, like the name states, it’s a team sport with two teams of seven players each (including the goalie) at tempting to pass the ball using their hands and shoot it into the opposing team's net. The team that scores the most goals wins.And for team handball enthusiasts, Massif Handball SLC is organizing a tournament in Salt Lake City this month.

By Robert Spendlove, Zions Bank Senior Economist

“I was attending college at Auburn and a friend of mine introduced me to the game,” Massif Handball SLC member Patrick Halladay said. “It turns out that my first time was a tryout for the U.S. Olympic team. I wasn’t that good, but I learned how to play and now I really enjoy it.”

“Some of my friends are from different countries. It is a new game here, but in other countries, they teach it in schools. The game is very popular in Europe. That is why they always win. There is also beach handball. It has differ ent rules,” Broadhead said.

Team USA is working to establish a college national championship and the U.S. National team recently qualified to participate in the next World Cup.

Job market. The labor market continues to be the strongest segment of the economy, adding an average of 400,000 jobs per month in 2022. Payrolls increased by 528,000 jobs in July, exceeding expectations, and the national unemployment rate dropped to its pre-pandemic level of 3.5%. There are near ly two job openings for every unemployed person in America, an ongoing symptom of the laborUtah’sshortage.economy is slowing but still positive. Our state’s population growth con tinues to lead the nation and Utah is at the center of the fastest growing region in the country. However, Utah now lags the nation in employment growth. This is due in part to an extremely low unemployment rate, which at 2% is the second lowest in the nation. Low unemployment has constrained economic growth and has caused regional inflation to be the highest in the nation. On the other hand, home price appreciation is decelerat ing quickly in Utah as potential home buyers are responding to high mortgage rates and a limited supply of affordable homes. With a diversified economy, Utah is not immune to national economic pressures but the fundamental strength in our state should mitigate some of the national economic con ditions.

Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancor poration, N.A. l

A recession is officially declared by the National Bureau of Economic Research based on a more technical definition: “a sig nificant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months.” Economists at the NBER evaluate a broad range of data, in cluding employment, income, sales and pro duction. But because of the lag in when data become available, a recession often isn’t de clared until it’s well underway or even after it hasHowended.do we know if – or when – our economy is in a recession? Here are some indicators economists are watching: Inflation. August Consumer Price In dex data shows that price growth is slowing, though it’s too early to tell whether inflation has peaked. National inflation fell from 9.1% to 8.5% year over year, but that is still near a 40-year high. Even if inflation has peaked, it needs to drop to more manageable levels around 2%. Consumer sentiment. Nearly half of consumers blame inflation for eroding their living standards, plunging the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index to its lowest level in 72 years in early summer.

A small group of players played in the USA Team Hand ball Open National Championships in May. The local players combined with a team in Los Angeles to be able to partici pate.“Now we want to represent Utah. We would like ev erybody to get to know this sport. We are hosting a small tournament next month with a few teams,” Broadhead said.

Luke Nguyen, originally from Vietnam but graduated from Kearns High School, is a member of the U.S. men’s beach team. He started playing team handball when he was 12 years old. After he moved to Utah when he was 16 he was a part of the U.S. Youth National Team. He started playing beach team handball in 2015. He was the most valuable goal keeper in 2016 and was a coach of the 2019 Pan Am Games team. He still lives in Salt Lake City.

“It will be held on Saturday and Sunday,” Rammi said. “People see this game in the Olympics and they come out and join with us. It is growing in this area.”

Hannah Ross from Pocatello, Idaho is also a member of the women’s beach national team. She has participated with the Salt Lake City club at times.

“This is a game that can help you develop new skills and improve your athleticism. It can help you improve your abilities in other sports,” Rammi said. “This club is a family affair. They all bring their kids and we have lots just learning to play,” Halladay said. For more information visit the team's Facebook page Massif Handball SLC. l

The U.S. economy is in a time of transi tion, and that makes it hard to predict ex actly where it’s headed. The Gross Domestic Product – the broadest measure of the econ omy – contracted for the second consecutive quarter in 2022. Two quarters of negative GDP growth is a popular definition of a re cession. However, the nation’s strong labor market and low unemployment rate compli cates the narrative.

By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com Massif Handball SLC is hosting the Uintah Cup in September. Sever al teams from around the country will face off in the first-time event. (Photo courtesy of Massif Handball SLC)

Team handball takes hold in Utah with first-ever tournament

In addition, the South Salt Lake Cham ber of Commerce will move into the location. This move will allow them to offer more help to entrepreneurs using the center to start a business. Times and services The services at The Co-Op are pro a business. The Co-Op provides opportunities to make valuable connections, including pro fessional organizations and nonprofits.

Lucas Horns, an intern in the Neighbor hood Department, is managing The Co-Op. The Co-Op will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. be cause they have classes scheduled at all times of the day. However, they might not be open to drop-ins every night that late for now while l The Wi-Fi is available as a Comcast Lift Digital Navigators are volunteers at vide for residents by addressing their needs. For example, they might help them acquire a low-cost computer. They might help them develop basic computer skills. They might help residents complete online employment applications. They might help residents use larly proficient at computer skills. Rather, we are looking for outgoing volunteers who en joy helping others and are accepting of people from all backgrounds," according to the SSL. gov website.Individuals can contact Lucas Horns at lhorns@sslc.gov or go to SSL.gov and search for Volunteer Opportunities at The Co-Op. l

b.hardesty@mycityjournals.comArtistrenderingofthesmall group meeting area at The Co Op. (Courtesy of SSL)

Grand openings

By Bill Hardesty |

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The Co-Op staff have planned four grand opening events targeting groups of users. On Aug. 23, the first grand opening was held—Back to School Night. There were school supplies giveaways, food, games, activities, and information on childcare and after-school resources, including homework help. The Co-Op is co-located with the Prom ise SSL Hser Ner Moo Community Center and the Best Buy Teen Tech Center. Art for All, the second grand opening, was held Aug. 31. This event highlighted the SSL Arts Council's involvement with The CoOp. One of the two classrooms is a dedicated art studio where various low-cost art classes will be taught. The grand opening event in cluded art activities, music and food. Two grand opening events are scheduled for September.OnSept.13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Se nior Meet ‘n’ Greet is planned. The hope is that a symbiotic relationship develops with The Co-Op and the SSL Senior Center housed in the Columbus Center. Food, bingo, activi ties, and resource information will be provid ed at the grand opening event. The last grand opening is also planned for Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. The "Back to Business Night" focuses on the support The Co-Op can give to small businesses and entre preneurs. There are rooms for interviewing, video conferencing and small meetings. The tech lounge also offers free Wi-Fi, printing services and lendable computers. The event is also a time for networking.

Salt Lake DistrictCouncilwoman|County3 S everal years ago I publicly shared the story of one my sons who had suicidal thoughts and our efforts to get him help. Since this time I have heard stories from many residents who have struggled to find resources to help loved ones through their own mental health challenges. Hearing these stories reminds me of how my heart ached as I tried to figure out what to do for my son. I was dumbfounded that as a member of the Salt Lake County Council I didn’t know who to call. Salt Lake County has helped fund the local crisis line, but we realized most people didn’t know that resource existed, nor did they have the phone number mem orized. That’s why I was so excited when we launched a three-digit crisis line that would be easier to remember. Last month the number 9-8-8, a suicide prevention and mental health crisis line number, was rolled out nationwide.Whatisthe difference between 988 and 911?

The 988 number serves as a sui cide prevention and mental health crisis lifeline and is an access point to crisis re sources such as Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT). It is staffed by profession als and is confidential, free and available 24/7.The 911 number still serves as the emergency dispatch for public safety emer gencies, medical emergencies and law en forcement. If the public safety emergency is pertaining to someone who has a mental health condition, or appears to be experi encing a mental health crisis, a crisis in tervention team (CIT) trained officer with basic training in mental health crises can be requested through 911 dispatch. It is also free and available 24/7. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) are a critical resource to take the load off police officers to help solve mental health crises. These teams are made up of highly trained licensed mental health clini cians and certified peer support specialists. If someone has a mental health crisis, these teams can be dispatched to a home, school or wherever needed. Their experts arrive in unmarked vehicles to support your privacy and can work with the person experiencing the crisis and help them find a resolution that doesn’t involve self-harm. Right now we only have about half the number of MCOT teams necessary to help the public. I am on the State’s Behavioral Health Crisis Response Commission, and I am pushing for additional state funding, as well as county funding, to fully operate these MCOT teams. I believe investment in MCOT teams is critical. We’ve already seen these teams in action in Salt Lake County saving lives, and I’m hopeful we will see increased access to this resource in the coming months. September is National Suicide Pre vention Month. It’s important that we all know the resources available to help us or our loved ones. My heart aches for those of you who, like me, have had family or friends struggle with mental illness. It is so difficult and frustrating because it’s such a hard problem to solve. Hang in there, my friends. There are brighter days ahead and I know together we can break the stigma, advocate for additional resources, and be come a safe place for others to go to for help.

After many hours of seeking public com ments, designing the space, obtaining funding, and building out the area, the South Salt Lake City Community Opportunity (The Co-Op) Center is opening at the Columbus Center.The Co-Op is housed inside the former Columbus Branch Library.

Additional mental health resources save lives

New Co-Op center opens to serve community in a variety of ways

Aimee Winder Newton

"The Co-Op is a place for our commu nity to work and gather with access to the tools that can help them connect, advance, and support one another," states The Co-Op fact sheet."Wewant it to have a small business and entrepreneur feel," Sharen Hauri, Department of Neighborhoods director, said. "It is not a place you come to play games."

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. Benefits and features vary by plan/area. Limitations and exclusions apply. Depending on your level of Medicaid eligibility, costs may vary. OTC and Healthy Food benefits have expiration timeframes. Call the plan or refer to your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for more information.

at no extra cost to you with UnitedHealthcare® Dual Complete Choice. If you have Medicaid and Medicare, you could get more help to cover your care and costs. UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice includes a prepaid card to buy covered over-the-counter (OTC) products and groceries, plus many other extra benefits you may be missing today. With $100 a month on a prepaid card: • Buy over-the-counter products, including pain relievers, vitamins, bandages, allergy relief and more • Buy healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy, cereal, pasta and more • Shop at participating stores or order online with free home delivery options There’s more for you. Call today. 1-855-576-7457, TTY 711 Dual Complete is a health plan for people who: • Have both Medicaid and Medicare • Could use more help to cover more care and costs • Want more benefits for a $0 plan premium $100 a month for covered OTC products and groceries uhccp.com/UTdual Newfor 2022

“I just love the fluidness of the move ment,” said Tyson Hake, who had wrestled throughout high school and college. “There were a lot of specific rules, like weight class es. Capoeira is almost the complete opposite of that—much more loose, much more free. I still love wrestling very much; the contrast is comforting.”Anyone can learn and train in capoeira, regardless of age or gender. Like any martial art form, it takes a good amount of patience to learn the technique and style, and it seems to be worth it as it incorporates many aspects of life, from focusing and drawing motivation to self-defense and improving skills on the dance floor. Classes are held Tuesdays at The HERC, 2505 S. State Street. Visit www.slcherc.com for more information. l

The berimbau is a single-string instru ment that looks like a bow and arrow, and it leads participants through the movements— the faster the berimbau is played, the faster the students must move. “I started teaching about eight years ago. I was actually leading a school in Ogden. I was part of a group—the school was here in Salt Lake, but they attempted to branch out. During the pandemic, I left the group, as I wanted to teach close to home, and now I’m here,” Lo catelliTrainingsaid. capoeira has enabled students to improve their own personal lives, with a sense of more awareness and even creativity.

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“I have been interested in sports, team sports, like soccer, basketball, volleyball. I’ve always been in love with sports,” Locatelli said. “When I started capoeira, it was in the at tempt of doing something different. What truly attracted me to capoeira was the music. When I saw capoeira, I said, ‘What is this thing that sounds so beautiful?’ and it was the berimbau.”

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Although birthed in Brazil in the early 16th century, a martial art form known as ca poeira has been sweeping the interest of many South Salt Lake locals with its engaging acro batic, dance-like style. Carla Locatelli, founder of the Brazilian Arts Center, has been instruct ing a capoeira class at The HERC (Hip-Hop Education and Resource Center) with as much zeal and care as any student would hope to find in an“Theinstructor.way that we play capoeira, we are connecting through movement, so I see capoe ira as a language, that is a movement, that has a rhythm, and the rhythm follows the capoeira instruments that are leading in talking about the Afro-Brazilian history, about nature. I think that can be an initial observation of what ca poeira is,” said Locatelli, after teaching a class on Aug.Locatelli9. was born and partly raised in Brazil before moving to Utah, where she had only been a student of capoeira. Locatelli even tually moved her way up in the knowledge of capoeira, and decided to teach others what she has been taught over the last 17 years.

Another South Salt Lake resident, Em erson Andrews, has been training capoeira for the last 15 years. “I’ve always been inter ested in martial arts, but honestly, it was the video game, Tekken, and the movie, ‘Only the Strong,’” Andrews said. “I play a lot of Tekken and I thought that capoeira would be fun and so I was like, ‘I’m going to go do cartwheels in the frontSinceyard.’”training, Andrews has felt more focus and love for himself as he has taught himself how to play music, learn different lan guages and to appreciate his body. “Just having a lot of body issues growing up. I was always a bigger dude, and capoeira really empowered me in that way. It’s a space to really immerse yourself in the moment. It’s a place of a lot of joy andAndrewsevolution.”hadeven been inspired to trav el and backpack through Brazil to train where roots in capoeira sprouted. “I want to stay healthy and keep in moving. Capoeira is a re ally powerful thing. It’s a space where a lot of people come to cultivate joy.”

By Jesse M. Gonzalez | j.gonzalez@mycityjournals.com

Carla Locatelli (right) teaches a student footwork drills at The HERC. (Jesse M. Gonzalez/City Journals)

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From Brazil to South Salt Lake capoeira inspires fluidity and movement in life

The first ride was held to honor Offi cer David Romrell, who was killed on duty on Nov. 24, 2018. He was the first SSLPD officer to die in the line of duty. The ride became an annual event to support SSLPD and all proceeds go to the department.

Ducatis also have V-twin motor. How ever, they sound very different. “This is because these Italian bikes are powered with 90-degree L-twin engines, which are also known as angled V-twins (one cyl inder is vertical, one is horizontal). This engine configuration, along with Ducati’s dry clutch, produces the harsh mechanical sound of these bikes,” according to Power sportsguide.com. l

It’s loud, it’s flashy, it promotes community—it’s the annual SSL Police’s Motorcycle Ride

Chelsea Roberts was 8 years old when her mother was diag nosed with Huntington’s disease. She remembers watching her mother’s decline from the fatal genetic disease that affects nerve cells in the brain. When Roberts was 19, her mother passed“Itaway.was hard. At that point she had suffered for so long, it was kind of a tender mercy. She fought so bravely and so hard. When you watch someone you love go through that for so long, you only want the best for them,” Roberts said. “I’m the only one out of my siblings that hasn’t been diagnosed with the disorder. My younger brother and sister and both have tested positive.”Today, there are about 41,000 Americans with the disease and more than 200,000 at risk of inheriting the disease. People with the genetic marker have a 50% chance of passing it down to theirTochildren.bringawareness to the disease, the Huntington's Dis ease Society of America will host Team Hope, the organiza tion’s largest national grassroots fundraising event, which takes place in 100 cities across the country. In 15 years, it’s raised more than $20 million.

he third annual Motorcycle Ride, spon sored by the South Salt Lake Police Honorary Colonel, is planned for Sept. 17. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m. The Utah Jazz Bear riding a Harley-Davidson will lead the ride. The ride begins at the South Salt Lake Harley-Davidson (2928 S. State St.). Then, the ride will travel through East Canyon and around Echo Reservoir. Finally, the ride ends at Central Park (2797 S. 200 East) with a provided lunch and raffle prizes.

Roberts, who was recently crowned Mrs. Utah Earth 2022, serves as the vice president for the HDSA’s Utah chapter and encourages families, friends and community members to walk together to help improve the lives of people affected by Hun tington’s“There’sdisease.lots of research into medicine that will hinder or stop the progression of the disease. Lots of research in the UK yielded some great results,” Roberts said. “It’s in the group of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis, as a neurological disorder, so once we get one of those, it will be amazing.”

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The Utah Team Hope Walk & 5K on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at Sugar House Park, raises funding and awareness for the fatal Hunting ton’s disease. (Photo courtesy of Chelsea Roberts)

Utah Team Hope brings awareness to Huntington’s disease

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

“Events like these provide an oppor tunity for law enforcement to engage the community in a positive environment,” Police Chief Jack Carruth said. “We appre ciate the SSL Honorary Colonels for their continued support.”

Motorcycle Ride is Sept. 17. (Unsplash.com)

The Utah Team Hope Walk & 5K Run will be held Satur day, Sept. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at Sugar House Park (1330 E. 2100 South). All proceeds will support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease and their families.People can visit Utah.hdsa.org to register for the event. Participants can also set up a team and create a fundraising page. “I’ve just been in awe of the community and the support they’ve given my family over the years,” Roberts said. “We’re going to come together in the community to celebrate hope, to celebrate the ability to have a sense of community because it’s a really isolating disease. We want to bring together a plethora of people who are here to buoy you up and support you and advocate for a cure.”l

Pre-registration is $25 on the SSL Honorary Colonels website istrationsaltlakehonorarycolonels.com).(www.southDayofregis$30andbeginsat8:30a.m.

The hope is to increase the number of riders each Asyear.the riders travel in tandem up State Street to I-80, it is a sight to behold. With the average motorcycle weighing 700 pounds the roll of thunder is powerful. There’s BMWs (UHP), Ducatis, Harley-Davidsons (SSLPD), Hondas, Indian Motorcycles, Kawasakis, KTMs, and Suzukis, to name a few brands.Besides the visual power is the power ful rumble. Motorcycles aficionados know that all motorcycles do not sound the same. The best known rumble is the “pota to-potato-potato” sound of a Harley. This unique sound is a result of the Harley-Da vidson V-twin engine. While there are two pistons, they are attached to only one crank shaft. This means that each piston fires at uneven intervals. This sound is so tied to their brand that in 1994, Harley-Davidson tried to trademark the sound. However, af ter some pushback, Harley withdrew the application.

Sights to see…and hear Parade onlookers love the police pa trols with the roar of their engines, the pre cise riding, and the polished chrome. Plan ners are expecting 100 riders. They are also planning for an additional hundred fami ly, friends, and community members who don’t ride but will attend lunch activities.

By Bill Hardesty |

b.hardesty@mycityjournals.comAnnualSSLHonoraryColonel

Fact is, the Colts have actually had a great boys golf program and tradition before; in the 1980s and ’90s they won four state champion ships (1985-86, 1996, 1998) and have churned out many golfers who earned All-State honors.

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The boys golfers started the 2022 season at Stansbury on a course that the Colts head coach described as having been in “bad condition with a lot of sandy greens.” That unfamiliarity with this course led to the Colts losing by four strokes and finishing as a team in third place in week one.

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Cottonwood boys golf team looks for their best season in years

“The biggest thing I see from this group of kids is their improvement,” said the Colts head coach. “I think that we’re a contender for No. 1 in our region, and if we play good golf, we’ll finish No. 1.”

When Greg Southwick took over as boys golf coach at Cottonwood High a few years ago he knew it would take a few years and probably a few classes of kids to turn the pro gram around. According to Southwick the Colts may be ready to take that next step.

Of those 20, Southwick said that before it’s decided which 12 of those 20 (eight for the varsity, four for JV) will be selected for that week’s tournament stop, he has all 20 kids play qualifying rounds early in the week at their home course, the sprawling and scenic Murray Parkway, for the right to represent the black and gold. They’re then seeded for that tourney based on how they have finished those quals. This formula has worked quite well for Cottonwood thus far, as the Colts have found themselves to be highly competitive thus far.

It’s just that the well has run dry recently of those golfers. Southwick, who also serves as Cottonwood’s athletic director, said he believes that’s due in part to fewer of Cottonwood’s stu dent body playing golf; the school has a “high population of refugees” that may not have been introduced to the sport. But, Southwick added that he’s doing ev erything he can to bring more kids out to play golf. That’s evident in Cottonwood’s roster, which currently stands at 20 student-athletes.

In week two, however, along the Gladstan Golf Course in Payson which is considered among the toughest to play in all of Utah, the Colts were both awed and inspired by the terrain but lost by three strokes and again finished in third Weekplace. three is where the Colts put it all together in a round that Southwick added will not only go down as their best yet but will also count toward their qualification for the state tournament (of the eight tournaments Cotton wood plays in any given season, Southwick can chooseThisthree.)tournament was held at the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course in Tooele, and for the Colts boys who finished in second place, one stroke behind the leader, it showed the kind of consis tency they must have going into the second half of the season, according to Southwick. “On a consistent basis, we’re not having all four of our top players play good golf at the same time,” Southwick said. “If we’re gonna get all four playing at the same time we’ll be tough to beat.”The four players to whom the coach is re ferring are led by senior Coleman Oettli and ju nior Ryan Nielsen, who captain the team. They play No. 4 (Oettli) and No. 3 (Nielsen) respec tively, while Southwick added that he currently has a sophomore playing in the No. 1 slot and in the No. 2 slot, a freshman. With five tournaments left before the class 5A state championships take place in early Oc tober, there is still plenty of time left for the four team leaders to improve and for other players to step up, added Southwick. But, he likes what he sees out of a group that is maturing and improv ing by the week. l

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The Colts return seven senior starters from that 2022 team, including captain GabyTheMendoza.otherreason for higher spirits on this Cottonwood girls team is due in part to a good result against a tough Tooele team when the Colts opened their region slate at home Aug. 17. Though the final score was a loss on the scoreboard for the Colts, they were very much in this game well into the sec ond half—before visiting Tooele knocked home two late goals to send Cottonwood to a 3-0 loss. For the Colts, however, this game marked a crucial point in the season. In all five games Cottonwood has shown a marked improvement in how it is compet ing against some pretty talented, stacked opposition: Bonneville (1-9 loss), West Jordan (0-6 loss), Park City (0-5 loss) and Cedar Valley (0-8 loss).

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The 2022-23 Cottonwood Colts girls soccer team is: Annie Smith, Eva Jones, Brooke Ibanez, Melanie Hernandez, Mary Neilson, Kylie Nichols, Ciel Budge, Kya Budge, Hailey Crowell, Lulu Vernon, Rio Barrowes, Mili Frew, Alivia Hutton, Talissa Imbico, KK Rees, Gaby Mendoza, Lauren Riddle, Nicole Nelson, Sophi Be rets and Halle Chino. l

O ne year after the Cottonwood Colts girls soccer team finished the season with an 0-16 record, there is some opti mism at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains.

Cottonwood High girls soccer gain experience as season progresses

For Cottonwood, though, the season stands at 0-5 overall, it’s important to keep in mind that the Colts only allowed fewer than three goals in two of the 16 games they played in last season. In the second season under Chris Wood, the Cottonwood girls are already showing they’re more ex perienced than they were last year. Junior goalkeeper Kya Budge has been getting more consistent with every game in which she’s played, and is averag ing five saves per game for the Colts. Meanwhile, senior Mendoza is doing a better job holding down the midfield as the season has progressed and had a sea son-high five shots against Tooele in that 3-0 loss.Her co-captain, senior forward Ky lie Nichols is starting to heat up as well for Cottonwood and has appeared in four games thus far, nearly connecting on two goals in that Tooele game. Region 7 action will continue through the rest of August and into September for the Colts girls, and we’ll have recaps and reactions of these games in the next South Salt Lake Journal.

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Hannah Ross from Pocatello, Idaho is also a member of the women’s beach national team. She has participated with the Salt Lake City club at times. Team USA is working to establish a college national championship and the U.S. National team recently qualified to participate in the next World Cup.

“It will be held on Saturday and Sunday,” Rammi said. “People see this game in the Olympics and they come out and join with us. It is growing in this area.”

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Team handball takes hold in Utah with first-ever tournament

Massif Handball SLC is hosting the Uintah Cup in September. Sever al teams from around the country will face off in the first-time event. (Photo courtesy of Massif Handball SLC)

“This club is a family affair. They all bring their kids and we have lots just learning to play,” Halladay said. For more information visit the team's Facebook page Massif Handball SLC.

To learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out how you can help, just download this simple app and watch this story come to life: GET ZAPPAR ZAP THE CODE TO DONATE Provided as a community service by this civic minded publication and the Association of Community Publishers Team handball is a game that is a mixture of soccer and lacrosse. And, like the name states, it’s a team sport with two teams of seven players each (including the goalie) at tempting to pass the ball using their hands and shoot it into the opposing team's net. The team that scores the most goals wins.And for team handball enthusiasts, Massif Handball SLC is organizing a tournament in Salt Lake City this month.

“This is a game that can help you develop new skills and improve your athleticism. It can help you improve your abilities in other sports,” Rammi said.

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