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LOCAL 12-YEAR-OLD READY TO release her second book By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com
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ailey Harris was 8 years old when she got the inspiration to write a book. Now at age 12, she is set to travel to New York City in June for the second year in a row to promote her new book at BookCon 2018. While watching the PBS series “Cosmos” with her family four years ago, she heard the host of the show, Neil deGrasse Tyson, say that everything in the galaxy is made of the same thing — stardust. She turned to her parents and said, “I have to tell my friends that we are made of stardust.” With help from her dad, Douglas Harris, she set out to tell not only her friends, but the world. “After the show ended she ran upstairs and started to write,” Douglas said. He followed her upstairs and asked Bailey what she was working on. Doug looked and saw that he said she had written the first page of “My Name is Stardust.” He offered to help her write the book. The first page she wrote became the first page of her book. Bailey has always gravitated to the non-fiction section in the library, and as Doug and Bailey started to talk about what they wanted to write about, everything always came back to the stardust theme. They did some research and reached out to prominent scientists who were “really interested really quickly,” said Doug. “The scientists helped us write it to children
and fact checked for us. We wanted her dream to come true and we planned to self-publish the book.” In 2016, they held a Kickstarter Campaign and raised more than $20,000, which they planned to use to produce the first run of the book, “My Name Is Stardust.” From the Kickstarter they ended up with multiple publishers
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Bailey Harris, age 12, holds her new book “Stardust Explores the Solar System.” (Photo Courtesy of Douglas Harris)
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interested. It was hard to decide who to go with. “We loved Story Book Genius Publishing as people and they really understood the vision we had for our project,” said Doug. “They gave us the creative license and supported our mission. It was fun to watch Bailey get so passionate about the book and the process.” Bailey’s newest book, “Stardust Explores the Solar System,” is set for a fall 2018 release. Bailey and her dad will travel to New York in June to promote this next Stardust adventure. While in New York, they have a busy four days which includes a scheduled book signing, radio interviews and other promotional events. At last year’s BookCon event, Bailey was “in heaven” meeting readers. “We were three authors down from Mo Willems at the book signings,” Bailey said. She was one of the only child authors signing and had the longest lines of people, which eventually had to be cut off to keep the crowds at a manageable level. “I asked all of the people who wanted a book signed about their favorite planets,” said Bailey. “I loved hearing their reasons why they loved the ones that they did.” It was during these conversations that the idea for “Stardust Explores the Solar System” started. She saw the vision she had for her first book come full circle. BookCon is a yearly public event held in
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New Your City after the publishing industries main event Book Expo. This year it runs June 2-3. It’s an opportunity for people to see what’s in store for fall book releases. The event includes many authors, old and new, and usually some celebrity guests as well. “The public loves BookCon,” said Anne Holman, manager of The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 South 1500 East. “There are aisles and aisles of tables with new books and it is such a fun event to attend.” The fun for Bailey and Stardust is just beginning. “We have some fun things planned for the release of ‘Stardust Explores the Solar System’ later this year,” said her dad. To follow Stardust and Bailey visit the following: Website: https://stardustscience.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ stardustscience Twitter: https://twitter.com/mynameistardust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ stardustscience/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=omUoZvjGvc4 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ stardustscience/ l
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Embrace the Digital Interview: Seven Tips for a Successful Job Interview by Brianna Midgley, Career Center director at Westminster College Digital job interviews may feel awkward for some job seekers but the format is here to stay. For those who have not yet experienced this format, the digital interview is a prerecorded or live interview, which you can conduct from your home computer or phone any time, from anywhere. Employers began using this format as a way to ensure consistency in the process, interview more individuals and provide a platform for candidates to tell their story. Whether the format is ideal for everyone or not, it is being widely used by employers, so it is best to understand it and prepare for it. One common misconception is that a video interview replaces meeting individuals in person and interviewing them at the office. This is not true. Typically, this interview format replaces the 15-minute phone screen or other first-round interview. Just like a phone screen, you will be invited to interview in person if you are a qualified candidate and have done your work to prepare for the interview. Much of what you will encounter in a digital interview is the same as if you were to meet the interviewer in person. So what does it take to get ready for a digital interview? Here are seven tips for success. One: Prepare, prepare, prepare – Whether you are on the phone, recording answers or interviewing in person, prepare for the interview. The format is irrelevant if you do not know why you want to work for this employer or if you are not able to articulate to the recruiter why you are the best candidate for the job. Investigate the organization. Know who they are, what they need and how you can contribute. If you can address those items, you will ace any interview format.
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Two: Understand the positon – The job description tells you much of what you need to know to be ready to interview. Read it carefully. Come up with examples of how you meet the qualifications of the role and how the outcomes and accomplishments are relevant to the employer’s needs.
Three: Be specific – Avoid answering interview questions in a general way. Use numbers, figures and specific examples of a time when you did something well and how the employer benefited from your work. Remember to focus on outcomes. This gives the interviewer a sense of the work that you do and the skills you would bring to the position. Four: Eliminate background noise – Make sure you are in a quiet place where phones are not ringing, babies are not crying and dogs are not barking. This is also the case for phone interviews. Five: Find good lighting – This will be something unique to the digital interview. You can practice with the system before you record. Be sure to view it before recording the actual interview. Be sure the light highlights your face and is not distracting to the person viewing the interview. Six: Dress the part – You are still interviewing, regardless of whether you are on video or in person. Be sure that anything appearing in the recording is appropriate for the interview and for the employer to which you are applying. Know your audience by understanding the company. If you are interviewing with an investment firm, wear a suit. If you are interviewing with a start-up, you might not wear a suit but still be wrinkle-free and dressed up slightly from what you would imagine you would wear to work. Seven: Set the stage – You will have the ability to record your interview from your phone, but please be conscious of the environment. Do not record the interview in your car, from a bathroom stall or when you are out at a shopping mall. These environments are not conducive to a professional interview. For those worried about a video interview, rest easy. The fundamentals of this type of interview are very similar to those of an in-person interview. Yes, there are new technical aspects you will encounter, but there are instructional videos and written instructions available. The platforms employers use work very hard to make it user-friendly. The format may be different, but the preparation, work and professionalism required for any type of interview will still apply.
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Wasatch Hollow Preserve, a jewel in the neighborhood By Lawrence Linford | Lawrence@mycityjournals.com The Sugar House City Journal is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout Sugar House. For information about distribution please email circulation@mycityjournals. com or call our offices. Rack locations are also available on our website. For subscriptions please contact: circulation@mycityjournals.com The views and opinions expressed in display advertisements do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Loyal Perch Media or the City Journals. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the owner.
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It’s a little oasis on a creek in the city,” said Lewis Kogan, Trails and Natural Lands program manager for Salt Lake City, describing the Wasatch Hollow Preserve. “It’s a remnant ecosystem that still looks like it did back when the pioneers entered the valley.” “There is no other space quite like it,” said Kogan. The Wasatch Hollow Preserve or Open Space is an 11-acre natural area, beginning at roughly 1650 E. 1700 South in Salt Lake City, along about a half-mile of Emigration Creek. The preserve has meadows, towering trees, trails and a pond, with log benches around it, fed by a natural spring called Hodgson’s Spring. Informative posters, at each entrance and throughout the preserve, add richness and depth – an educational experience – to its ecology, history and mission. The city’s goals in the preserve are to restore the natural streamside (also called riparian) habitat and flow of the creek. Other aims are to return native species throughout the preserve and establish a small natural area people can enjoy within the city. The preserve is divided into two sections or loops. Unfortunately, since dogs are significantly disruptive to native wildlife they are not allowed in the north loop, but are allowed on-leash in the south loop. Three different paths lead down to the creek’s banks. You can stand where possibly, in another age, a weary pioneer stooped to replenish an empty canteen or a Ute hunter lay in wait for parched prey. However, it’s best to stay out of the creek since it’s water-quality
A lonely trail through the central meadow of the Wasatch Hollow Preserve. (Lawrence Linford/City Journals)
impaired with E. coli the primary culprit. There are three entrances into the preserve along a shared fence with its sister property, the Wasatch Hollow Park at 1631 E. 1700 South. One entrance leads to the north loop, two others head to the south loop. There is a fourth entrance on 1700 East; about a block north of 1700 South, that also enters the south loop. The north loop can be accessed via the south loop by a gate at the bridge spanning the creek. While the preserve was established in 2009, the city invested over $1 million to complete major restorations in 2015 and 2016. “A lot of the wildlife left during the construction, but they’re coming
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back now,” said Michael Dodd, chair of the Wasatch Hollow Community Council. Returning wildlife “He tries to divebomb me when I’m gardening!” said Anne Cannon, gleefully describing the hijinks of a new resident in one of her trees, a stately-looking Cooper’s hawk. “People wouldn’t believe the birds that are returning to the hollow,” said Cannon, whose house overlooks the Wasatch Hollow Preserve. Only 0.4 percent of Utah’s land is streamside habitat, however 75 percent of Utah’s birds require this habitat for food and/or nesting. Cannon, a former WHCC member, was one of the leading voices helping to establish
the Wasatch Hollow Preserve in 2009. In 1925 her family arrived in Wasatch Hollow. Her father built their house on the western ridge and the family has stayed ever since. Along with birds, other wildlife are enjoying a renaissance. The spring was previously filled in as part of a development. After the fill was removed, the natural spring rejuvenated. Now native reeds grow robustly in the spring water. “They didn’t plant those, they’re just coming up,” said Cannon referring to the reeds. “It’s so thrilling to see, all this time those seeds have been waiting. There is real restoration happening here. It’s so special to see.” Mormon arrival and water for prisoners “They drove their wagons along that ridge,” said Cannon, pointing to the eastern ridge of the preserve, where the 148 member Mormon advance party traveled in 1847. The Emigration Creek watershed is a national historic site because of its critical role supplying water for that first Mormon migration into the valley. Water from the preserve was still being used well into the 20th century. The Hodgson’s Spring supplied drinking water to the Utah State Penitentiary until the prison closed in 1951. The prison was in what is now Sugar House Park. “I remember watching them come and open the valve in the spring and then come back later, after they’d used their allotted water, and close the valve,” recalled Cannon. The Preserve almost didn’t happen
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Walking into the Wasatch Hollow Preserve through the entrance on 1700 East. (Lawrence Linford/City Journals)
Around 1964, a private owner built a house in the hollow on two acres he purchased and partially filled in. In 2006 that property sold to a developer. From 2006 to 2009 the property was in limbo, as ownership changed three times, with each developer creating their own plan to build between 4 and 11 houses in the hollow. During those three years local residents, including Cannon, mobilized to turn the hollow into a natural area. Meanwhile, city and county officials also became interested in establishing a preserve in the hollow. The turning point came when the third developer died. His heirs decided against development and sold the critical central two acres to the city. Local residents, city and county officials, a nonprofit called Utah Open Lands and the LDS church all worked together to
establish the preserve. Respecting, protecting, volunteering and events There remain ongoing challenges in the preserve. “We do get lots of complaints about dogs being in the northern part of the preserve,” said Kogan. Studies show dogs have a “substantial detrimental effect on wildlife security even when on a leash,” said Kogan. Even just dog scent left behind, more than human scent, is disruptive to wildlife. Graffiti, especially on trees, is also a problem. Some graffiti can’t be removed from trees without killing them (to report graffiti call: 801-972-7885). Despite these problems, the preserve still looks like “an oasis on a creek in the city.” “We’re extremely proud of the Wasatch Hollow Preserve
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Westminster jazz ensemble ends the year on a high note By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com
Westminster Jazz Ensemble at Gore Concert Hall on May 1. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)
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ugar House’s Westminster College is an academic breeding ground for some fine artistic and musical talent. The private liberal arts college’s jazz ensemble band had a couple big performances in May to close out the school year. The student jazz band played at the Westminster campus’ Vieve Gore Concert Hall on May 1, and the following week downtown at the Gallivan Center on May 10. The public shows were a culmination of the work the students and Director David Halliday had been putting in since the beginning of the year. “I try to run the band like a professional group,” Halliday said, now in his ninth year at Westminster, and recently named Director of Jazz and Popular Music Studies. “Outside of the music, I teach things like self love, presentation, and improvisation. The personnel and instrumentation changes every year, sometimes we have vocals, sometimes maybe a couple trombones and no trumpet for instance. It varies. I started a fun process and tradition a few semesters back where I arrange music for that specific group.”
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At the beginning of the semester, Halliday asks all the jazz ensemble students to nominate two songs he or she would like to play that term. The group spends one class listening to all the nominated songs, and then they vote for his or her five favorites. The songs with the most votes become that semester’s program, and Halliday begins arranging them for the band. Not just more traditional jazz songs, but an eclectic mix that could include anything from indie pop to movie soundtracks and New Orleans funk. Songs performed range from better-known tracks such as “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone, to an uncommon funky track called “The Block” by Too Many Zooz. “If I’m going to arrange music for that year’s specific group, why not just ask them what they want to play,” Halliday said. “It gets them more invested, more on a personal level. The concerts are a genuine reflection of them.” At each of the two May performances, the energy of the group was palpable. Halliday directed and occasionally joined on his alto sax at the Gore Hall concert, introducing each song
beforehand. He joined the band for the entire Gallivan Center performance, which featured a slightly different lineup than the prior week. There was banter amongst students and their teacher, and plenty of smiles and laughs. Many band members are not music majors and select jazz ensemble as an elective to maintain their instrument playing, or just for fun. Native Salt Lake resident and first-year student Davis Kahler plays baritone saxophone for the band and is an aviation flight operations major. He’s been playing the sax for eight years, with the past five being more focused on baritone. “I played through high school and wanted to keep it going in college,” Kahler said. “The first year of ensemble was phenomenal. It was a privilege to play with such a talented group of musicians, and the whole experience was made better under the direction of David.” In addition to the alto and baritone sax, the ensemble included a trumpet, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, tenor sax, and two or three vocalists. The dozen musicians each had at least
one solo at some point during the concerts, allowing for their individual talents to truly shine through at moments. Freshman and bass player Robert Rehermann echoed what his bandmate Kahler said and plans on returning to the jazz ensemble each year until he graduates. “Being able to meet so many amazing musicians and having the opportunities to perform with them was incredible,” Rehermann said. Most of this year’s ensemble will return next year, but some will have to opt for other alternatives or may not be able to fit it into their schedules. Westminster is building a new music facility on campus, and Halliday is heavily involved with building the music major programs and various emphases. “It’ll be a new year, some new kids, very exciting,” Halliday said. “Music is very much a word-of-mouth business, so hopefully more and more people will ask us to play.” l
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Utah’s local bookstores unite for Indie Bookstore Day By Joshua Wood | joshw@mycityjournals.com
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uying local does a community good. That’s why several area businesses took part in Independent Bookstore Day on April 28 to help connect Utah readers with their neighborhood bookstore. With the growth of online shopping and recent decline in sales at brick and mortar stores, bookstores, like businesses around the country, have worked to combat the retreat of faceto-face business. According to the American Booksellers Association, independent bookstores express confidence that they are better equipped than chains to weather the changing retail landscape. Visiting Utah’s diverse independent bookstores shows good reason for that confidence. “I am always preaching the gospel of local businesses,” said Tony Weller of Weller Book Works in Downtown Salt Lake. “It’s not about the preservation of our own old family bookstore. It’s about the community I want to live in. There are a lot of businesses in this community that I used to support that no longer exist. I am saddened to see good businesses disappear.” For supporters and members of the local bookstore scene, Indie Bookstore Day is about more than reading and local bookstores. It is about community and the important role that local businesses play in how they are shaped. “The Local First movements across the country, and especially in Utah, are educating
people about what shopping locally does for them, how it keeps their economy healthy, how it keeps their neighbors in their houses, pays for their sidewalks,” said Anne Holman of The King’s English Bookshop in Sugar House. “It’s a good thing to do. It’s the right thing to do.” With many local businesses struggling to compete with chain stores and online retail outlets, independent bookstores have led a budding renaissance. In fact, the American Booksellers Association stated that there has been a 35 percent increase in the number of independent bookstore locations since 2009. “People have come to realize that where we shop defines our community,” said Aaron Cance of The Printed Garden in Sandy. “Where we buy our stuff defines what our neighborhood looks like. Independently owned businesses of all types have enjoyed a little resurgence in support.” As part of Indie Bookstore Day, patrons could participate in a bookstore crawl, get a passport card stamped at each location, and get a chance to win free books. The event has taken place for four years and is gaining traction in Utah with the bookstore crawl now in its second year. “It says a lot about the valley that there is a lot of value placed on reading,” said Cance. The event served as a reminder to buy local, to let more people in the community know
that there are more independent bookstores in the area than they might realize, and of course, to encourage people to enjoy books. The diversity of bookstores in Utah is similar to the diverse subjects they offer their customers. “You should balance the information that you’re bringing into your head,” said Weller. “I try to convince readers to leave that department where that they feel so comfortable and walk across my bookstore to a different section and pick a book.” The same could be said for the businesses people support and how they help shape the character of their communities. “You have work, you have home, and you have the other place you like to spend time,” said Cance. “It’s a place where you can be yourself, where you can discuss things without fear. It’s important for a lot of reasons.” Indie Bookstore Day served as a reminder of the importance of local bookstores, and local businesses in general. Those who discover them, tend to keep coming back. “A lot of our customers have been shopping here for 40 years, and now we’re on third generation, fourth generation,” said Holman. Other local bookstores in the Greater Salt Lake area include the Golden Braid (Salt Lake City), Ken Sanders Rare Books (Salt Lake City), Booked on 25th (Ogden), Marissa’s Books and Gifts (Murray), The Children’s
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Independent bookstores host local author events like this children’s book author Mac Barnett at the King’s English Bookstore in 2016. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
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Need to mix up your summer fun? Try cooking with your kids By Christy Jepson | Christy@mycityjournals.com
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ummer is usually a time when schedules loosen, kids need a remedy for the “I’m bored” syndrome, and parents try to get kids off their electronics. During those long hot summer days taking time to teach cooking skills in the home or enrolling a child in a cooking class is a beneficial and educational activity. Over the past eight years, the McBride family has learned the many valuable lessons that can be taught in the kitchen, besides learning how to prepare a healthy meal or snack. “The skill and knowledge of how to run a kitchen, teaches so much more than just eating and not being hungry. Budgeting money, communication, trying new foods, learning about cultures around the world…. all of these principles can be and should be taught in the kitchen,” said Sara McBride, a mother of four children. Kylee and Kjerstin McBride enjoy cooking in the kitchen with their mom and dad, Sara and Corey. Kjerstin, age 9, realizes the special time she gets to spend with her dad when she helps him. “He is a really good cook and knows a lot. And l like that we can cook together and talk together. It’s extra time I get to be with him,” she said. Both sisters recently took a Little Chefs cooking class at Harmons and loved it. Although they were a little nervous at first, they quickly realized it was fun and they learned different kitchen skills. “My favorite part was the whole class. I’d never done anything like that before and it showed me I am a good cook. The chef was really nice and helpful,” said Kjerstin. During this three-hour kids’ cooking class, about 15 little chefs gathered in a large kitchen around a central cooking area in Harmons and watched a professional chef demonstrate how to make macaroon cookies. Then the students were divided into groups of three and tried making their own macaroons. “If we needed help, the chef would come and help us and then tell us we were doing a good job,” said Kylee, age 7. “We each made our own mix and then that made our own cookies. There was lots of ingredients in the kitchen already and we each got to use what we needed to make our own cookies,” Kylee said. Not only did the McBride sisters make delicious macaroon cookies, they had fun and gained confidence while learning to make something new. “My favorite part of the class was being able to do it all on my own. I didn’t have anyone taking over for me. I got to scoop, measure, and stir and mix it all myself. And taking home a box of delicious cookies was really fun, too. I shared it with my whole family,” said Kylee. After the class, their mother noted the many benefits of the class. “Besides kitchen safety, they learned cooking techniques like whisking, piping, blending, and measuring, which reinforces basic math skills. They also learned to try new foods and flavors. They came away feeling proud of themselves and the delicious cookies they had created,” said Sara.
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Corey McBride teaches one of his daughters, Kjerstin and one of his sons, Justin how to measure ingredients when cooking. (Photo/Sara McBride)
Before his daughters took a cooking class, Corey took a cooking class to help increase his interest in cooking. “In the past I learned to cook from books and the internet. However, I found that there is only so much you can learn by reading and watching videos. Just as a picture is worth a thousand words, live instruction is worth a thousand pictures,” he said. Corey enjoys cooking and wanted to try cooking with a wok. He read up on wok cooking and watched online videos, and he became more fascinated with this type of cooking. “I soon realized that reading and watching videos wasn’t going to be enough. So, I start looking for a cooking class I could take,” said Corey. He too enrolled in an adult cooking class at Harmons and had a wonderful experience. “The wok class introduced me to so many new ideas.” The McBride family believes that whether at home or in a community cooking class, teaching a child to cook lends itself to many positive outcomes. “Parents cooking with their kids is a great way to develop a good healthy relationship that extends into all parts of life,” said Corey. “In addition, there is a great sense of accomplishment that can come from something as simple as making cookies.” Some local places that offer cooking classes are: Harmons at Bangerter Crossing, City Creek or Holladay Market (visit www.harmonsgrocery.com for prices and classes) and The Home Lab (900 E. Pioneer Road in Draper, visit www.draperhomelab.com for prices and classes). l
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See how animals run, adapt and help modern-day science at ‘Nature’s Ultimate Machines’ By Christy Jepson | Christy@mycityjournals.com
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ave you ever wondered why a woodpecker never gets a headache? Or what tiny animal has a punch so strong that it can break aquarium glass? Or who has a stronger grip: a human or a chimpanzee? These questions and many more can be answered at the new traveling exhibit “Nature’s Ultimate Machines” at the Natural History Museum of Utah from now until Sept. 3. “I believe this exhibit is one of the most hands-on and interactive exhibits we’ve had to date,” said Lisa Thompson, the exhibit developer for the Natural History Museum of Utah. This exhibit shows the amazing inner workings of how creatures have learned to adapt to harsh environmental conditions and how they fight daily battles to help them survive. The exhibit features 130 specimens, scale models, videos and interactive displays to help guests discover how plants and animals have developed unique ways of moving, adapting and surviving in their own habitat. When visiting the new exhibit guests can: explore a larger-than-life termite mound and look and see how its design is used in modern architecture, feel how much energy it takes to pump blood up through a giraffe’s 7-foot neck, learn which creatures can crush over 8,000 pounds in one bite and learn about different ways creatures swim, slither, jump and gallop. “One of the favorite areas for kids is the flying chair where guests can sit on a tall office chair which spins, and choose between two different types of wings that are made out of a light PVC pipe and canvas. They flap the wings up and down to help them spin around,” said Thompson. Different shaped wings have different results when you start to move them up and down. According to Thompson, this handson flying area gets guests thinking about which shape of wings help birds fly away quickly versus which shape of wings are needed for birds that fly long distance. Guests engage in all the interactive and digital exhibits while learning also about the marvels of natural engineering that inspire modern mechanics, such as the creation of Velcro, chainsaws and wind turbines. This entire exhibit brings to life the connection between biology and modern day engineering. For example, guests will be able to see that by studying the bone structure of a woodpecker—and why they never get headaches or concussions even when they peck wood 20 times per second— is helpful and useful in research to help make better, stronger, and safer helmets for football players. This exhibition was developed by The Field Museum in Chicago. All Field Museum exhibits are in English and Spanish. The Natural History Museum of Utah is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Students at the museum look at how hard the giraffe’s heart must pump in order to get blood up through its tall seven-foot neck. (Photo/Caity Gainer, Natural History Museum of Utah)
except Wednesdays when they are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket prices are $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors 65 and older, $12.95 for ages 13-24, and $9.95 for children 3-12 years old. University of Utah students and faculty are free with valid ID. The museum is located at 301 Wakara Way in Salt Lake City. For additional information, visit: nhmu.utah.edu/ ultimate. l
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Welcome to your summer festival guide By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
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ometh summer, cometh the festivals. Each year, cities across the Salt Lake Valley hold a summer celebration to commemorate the community, city or country. They do so with parades, contests, music and fireworks. This year’s slate of festivals starts after Memorial Day and will run into fall. Here’s a chronological guide to everything on tap for summer 2018. SoJo Summerfest | May 30–June 2 South Jordan kicks off the summer spectacles with its third annual SoJo Summerfest. This replaced its traditional Country Fest two years ago. The four-day festival features events all over the city from Mulligans Golf Course (10600 South 692 West) and City Park (11000 South Redwood Road) to the public works parking lot (10996 South Redwood Road) and fitness and aquatic center (10866 South Redwood Road). Events will feature family fun activities such as the carnival, 5K race, parade, car show, superhero party or swim with local performing group, Utah Mermaids. A skateboard competition, tennis tournament, chalk art contest and multi-category Battle of the Bands are also set to take place throughout the festival. A complete list of events and times can be found at sjc.utah.gov/sojo-summerfest/. Fort Herriman PRCA Rodeo | June 1–2 Held at W&M Butterfield Park (6212 West 14200 South), Herriman’s annual rodeo features a family night on Friday and military night on Saturday. The rodeo will also include a special needs roundup on Saturday from 3–4:30 p.m. Visit herriman.org/prca-rodeo/ for more information. Music Stroll | June 9 The seventh annual Heart and Soul Music Stroll returns to Sugar House on June 9. Dozens of local performers will share their musical talents throughout the day (last year featured 44). Free to the community, the Music Stroll has 14 different locations spread throughout a two-block radius along Filmore and Glenmore streets between 2700 South and Zenith Avenue. Thirteen performing areas are arranged on front lawns with one stage set up at Imperial Park (1560 East Atkin Avenue). Heart and Soul is a nonprofit organization based out of Salt Lake City that aims to bring the “healing power of music” to people in isolation. Performers donate their time throughout the year performing at places like senior centers, prisons or hospitals. Streets are lined not only with hundreds of people but several food trucks as well. Visit heartsoul.org/music-stroll for more information. WestFest | June 14–17 What started in the late ’70s at Granger Park with a car show, pony rides and a few food booths has blossomed into one of West Valley City’s premier events. The annual celebration, which commemorates the establishment of West Valley City and the recognition of its residents’ various backgrounds, will take place at Centennial Park (5415 West 3100 South) from June 14–17. The 2018 version will feature a WestFest Sombrero Bowl Skate Competition, the 13th an-
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nual Dutch Oven Cook-off, a 5K and 10K and entertainment from No limits, This is YOUR Band, Chance McKinney and Channel Z. For more information and for those interested in volunteering, visit westfest.org. Fort Herriman Towne Days | June 18–23 The city’s weeklong celebration of everything Herriman begins on Monday, June 18, with a talent show and ends on Saturday June 23 with a carnival, parade and fireworks. Each day of the week features something different such as a disc golf tournament, home run derby, K9 and trampoline shows and a foam party. All events will take place at W&M Butterfield Park (6212 West 14200 South), J. Lynn Crane Park (5355 West Main Street) and Rosecrest Park (13850 South Rosecrest Road), where the Herriman Hyzer Disc Golf Tournament will take place. Times and events can be found at herriman. org/fort-herriman-days/. Taylorsville Dayzz | June 28–30 Located at Valley Regional Park (5100 South 2700 West), Taylorsville Dayzz holds a full slate for its city celebration on the west side of the valley. From Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. when the carnival begins to Saturday’s fireworks finale at 10 p.m., the festival is nonstop with entertainment. Tributes bands Imagine (Beatles) along with the West Valley Symphony & Cannons will perform Thursday night, Desperado (Eagles) takes the stage Friday night and Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees) with the Taylorsville Orchestra will close it out on Saturday. Every show is free to the public. Saturday also includes a 5K fun run, pony rides and a car show. A full list of events and times is available at taylorsvilledayzz.com. Riverton Town Days | June 28–July 4 Riverton starts its celebration one day early this year on June 28 with its Three-Man Arena Sorting Competition and the Riverton Rodeo and runs right through to July 4 with its full slate of activities on Independence Day. July 4 will feature the 11th annual ATV Rodeo (Riverton Rodeo Grounds, 12780 South 1300 West) where races will include pole bending, barrel racing, pantyhose race, a key hole race and a hide race. Independence Day will also see Riverton Country Mile 10K, 5K and one-mile races in addition to the Tour de Riverton Bike Race. The starting lines will begin on the south side of Riverton City Park at 12800 South. Food, hay dives and a July 3 evening parade are still on the docket for this tradition since the early 1900s. For more information, visit rivertoncity.com. Western Stampede | June 30–July 4 What starts with a fun run, children’s parade, carnival and family fun night on June 30 continues with the focus of West Jordan’s summer festival — its rodeo. July 2–4 features a PRCA rodeo at the city’s rodeo arena, 8035 South 2200 West. The rodeo also features the winner of the Western Stampede Queen Contest, which was scheduled for May 12.
Hundreds of people listened to various bands at last year’s Heart and Soul Music Stroll in Sugar House, including Jaboom at Imperial Park. This year’s version will take place on June 9. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
Visit westernstampede.com for more information. Murray Fun Days | July 4 Murray City carries a full slate of activities for Independence Day. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. will be the annual parade, which begins at Fashion Place Mall (6100 South State Street) and ends at the west end of Murray Park (296 East Murray Park Avenue). Awards are given for the following parade entry categories: special interest/antique, business/commercial, equestrian/animal and civic/ royalty/political/float. The rest of the day takes place at Murray Park. It features a community breakfast, chalk art contest, talent show, a Ducky Derby along the creek in Murray Park, a coed volleyball tournament on the softball field and ends with fireworks. For exact times and events, visit murray. utah.gov/283/Fun-Days. July 4 Parade and Festivities | July 4 South Salt Lake will continue its festival tradition at Fitts Park (3050 South 500 East) on July 4. The day begins with a 5K fun run at 8 a.m. while the parade gets underway at 9:30 a.m. and the one-day celebration rounds out with a festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandy City 4th of July | July 4 Sandy holds its Independence Day Celebration on the grassy promenade between Sandy City Hall and South Towne Mall at 10000 South Centennial Parkway. The Sandy Classic 5K race begins at 7 a.m. A youth arts festival commences at 10 a.m. where children ages 4–12 can participate in face painting, craft stations and sand sculpting. At 6 p.m. the parade begins with a concert at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks to close out the night at 10 p.m. Draper Days | July 5–7, 12–14 Draper’s festival will take place over two weekends in July. Culminating in the second weekend with fireworks and concerts, Draper Days will begin with various athletic contests the first weekend including a tennis tournament, pickleball tournament and 3 v. 3 basketball tournament. Other events include Splash Dogs, horse pull, pie contest, rodeo, Draper Idol and a children’s parade. Full event schedules and information can be found at draper.ut.us. Butlerville Days | July 23–24 Cottonwood Heights continues its traditional celebration this year on Monday and Tuesday, July 23–24.
Planned by volunteers, city staff and the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center, Butlerville Days takes place at Butler Park (7500 South 2700 East). The festival expects to have games, entertainment, a carnival, parade and fireworks show. A creative craft market and pickleball tournament are recent additions to the yearly commemoration to go along with the 5K fun run. Bluffdale Old West Days | July 27–28, August 6–11 While the rodeo will take place July 27–28, the city’s official Old West Days celebration goes all week long in August. Details for events are still to come, but if last year is anything to go by then this year can expect another monster truck competition. Last year also featured a 25-mile cycling ride and ATV rodeo. Check bluffdaleoldwestdays.com later this summer for more information. Harvest Days | August 6–11 1938 marked the first Harvest Days in Midvale, according to the Midvale Historical Society. It was sponsored by the Midvale Kiwanis club. Details are still being ironed out, but the weeklong celebration of Midvale, begins August 6. The week’s events generally feature an induction into the Midvale Arts Council’s Hall of Honors, a parade and a grand festival and Midvale’s City Park (between Center Street and 7500 South, at approximately 425 West). Check midvaleharvestdays.com later this summer for more information. Blue Moon Arts Festival | August 25 Holladay rounds out the summer season with its annual Blue Moon Arts Festival. The one-day celebration is different from other cities’ week-long engagements. Holladay will have its Concerts in the Commons series running from July 14 through Aug. 25. July will also feature Jim McGee’s ambitious art project combining storytelling and large-scale charcoal portraits. “It’s an opportunity for people to model and collaborate, to be seen and heard in a unique kind of way,” McGee told the Journals in February. Culminating in a festival for music and arts, the Blue Moon Arts Festival takes place at Holladay City Hall Park (4580 South 2300 East) from 3-10 p.m. on Aug. 25. This year’s musical attractions will include Motown group Changing Lanes Experience and Gypsy jazz group Red Rock Hot Club. For more information, visit holladayarts. org. l
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Places and Faces for June By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com
Pedestrian tunnel underneath 1300 East. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)
Pedestrian tunnel underneath 1300 East While there are crosswalks around the intersections near Sugar House Park (1330 East 2100 South), there is a safer alternative path for pedestrians and bikers — a tunnel that runs underneath 1300 East and connects Sugar House Park with Hidden Hollow. This urban tunnel runs through the Parley’s Trail, Salt Lake City’s 8-mile paved path that covers all the way from Parley’s Canyon to the Jordan River. On a typical sunny day, there are dozens of joggers, bikers and walkers opting for the less congested tunnel. Residents that live in nearby apartment
Ensign Peak trail’s scenic view on the way up. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)
complexes west of the park make use of the easy access, and avoid the busy intersections of 1300 East and 2100 South. A rather unique element of this area is the red rock design project by environmental artist Patricia Johanson that runs along the sides of the tunnel and outside them along the trail further east. Johanson designed the Sego Lily Dam and “The Draw at Sugar House,” an infrastructure waterway project that will allow for better flood control along Parley’s Trail, preventing floods that could come from Sugar House Park’s detention basin. The sides replicate the slot canyon walls of
Echo Canyon, and offer some neat environmental art for people who use the tunnel. Ensign Peak hiking trail Salt Lake City offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, and hiking is one of the most popular. Trails are everywhere along the Wasatch Range, and many within a half an hour’s drive from Sugar House and downtown. One accessible and easy hike just north of the Utah State Capitol (350 N. State Street) is Ensign Peak. This is a popular hike good for all ages, and is about 1 mile round trip. Be prepared for sun ex-
posure, as there isn’t much shade along the trail. Once you make it to the peak, you’re treated with expansive views of the Great Salt Lake as well as the entire Salt Lake valley. You can catch amazing sunsets from this part of the city. There is a stone monument at the top and space for folks to enjoy a picnic. As with any hike, be sure to take water. The trailhead is easily identified, and located near the back of an LDS church (125 N. Sandrun Road) parking lot. l
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What do you love about Sugar House and Salt Lake City in the summer? Laura Gurr “Sugar House comes alive in the summer. The local businesses and restaurants have many different offerings that accommodate a wide variety of people. Sugar House is one of the more diverse communities that support various types of backgrounds. Salt Lake City as a whole is very LGBTQ-friendly, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.”
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Erin Esplin “Ahh… SLC in the summertime. I love the Oquirrh and Wasatch mountains that hug the periphery of the city. The art and music scene is ever expanding, the local food joints are fantastic, and the bar scene is satisfactory. There are wonderful music venues, my favorite being Red Butte Garden concert series. But if you don’t like Salt Lake, just take a hike. No for reals, a 15 to 40 minute drive will take you to a myriad of gorgeous hikes, because that’s just how cool this place is.” l
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Google Expeditions Augmented Reality thrills and educates J.E. Cosgriff students By Lawrence Linford | Lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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Let’s do dinosaurs!” said Jim Larson, a seventh-grade teacher at J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School, leading a new Google Expedition AR (or Augmented Reality). “Yeah!” his class shouted back, assembled in their gym. “We’ll start with everyone’s favorite dinosaur, T. Rex,” said Larson. Suddenly, looking through a smart phone in camera mode, a Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared inside the Cosgriff gym. Bringing all the necessary equipment, a Google associate arrived at Cosgriff on April 30 to test a new and free educational experience called Google Expeditions AR Pioneer Program. The program has over 60 Expeditions in a variety of subjects including science, nature, art, war and more. Each Expedition has a theme, ranging from “Understanding Simple Machines” for kindergartners to “The World of Ancient Rome” for older students. The Expeditions have five or more images along with information about each image (which only the teachers can see). The information included isn’t considered a lesson plan, but a guide for teachers to build around. The Augmented Reality works like this: a piece of paper with a symbol called a Quick Response code is put on a table or the floor. Then a smart phone or tablet, in camera mode, is pointed at the QR code. When the Expedition begins, as you look at the device’s screen, an image will appear on top of the QR code. As you look at your smart phone in camera mode, when the image appears—for example a T-Rex—the T-Rex appears on the screen in front of the real world background of whatever room you’re in. So, it partially tricks your brain into thinking there’s a T. Rex right in front of you. “Now let’s take a look at lobsters,” said Larson. Suddenly the gym filled with spectacular energy as the students shouted “Whoa!” and shrieked with wonder and delight, and scrambled away from the giant lobsters appearing before them. Depending on the Expedition you will see the human circulatory system or the Gutenberg Bible. Teachers have control over the Expedition and can pause it to go into further detail at any time. “Some earthquakes are so powerful they can affect the earth’s axis,” said Larson, pausing on an image of the earth slowly rotating, during “A closer look at volcanoes” Expedition. The images are lifelike and three-dimensional. Looking through your smart phone you can walk entirely around the image seeing it from different angles. As you move toward the image it gets bigger, as you retreat it gets smaller. With some images you can even look inside
them. “That’s gross!” a boy in Natalie Jenkins’ kindergarten class said watching an enormous virtual bee dance in front of him. “You’ll be able to look inside the bee in a few minutes,” said Jenkins, skillfully leading her class through a “Bees” Expedition and then gently quizzing them after. Beyond the wonder and excitement of the new technology, both students and teachers at Cosgriff felt Google Expeditions AR was a powerful new learning tool. “It really brought my imagination to life because I’m a visual learner,” said Anthony Walz, a seventh-grader. “To look around an object and see it from different angles made me think more about what it is. I saw models of Da Vinci’s inventions and I never thought much of them when they were just on paper, but seeing them as a 3-D model made me understand how they worked and how much work went into them.” Google Expeditions AR is a follow-up of Google Expeditions VR (or Virtual Reality) that was launched in 2015. Millions of students have participated in Google Expeditions VR worldwide experiencing hundreds of different Expeditions. Through the efforts of Sam Weyher, a second- grade teacher at Cosgriff, students experienced Google Expeditions VR two years ago and the Augmented Reality version on April 30. Google Expeditions VR works by slipping a smart phone into goggles made of cardboard (to keep expenses down). While a more immersive experience than Augmented Reality, there is the additional expense of a smart phone for each student. Also, only students 7 or older are advised to use the Virtual Reality Expeditions. However, with Google Expeditions AR students of any age can participate and share a smart phone or tablet while watching the images. Weyher suggested future AR innovations may include students creating and viewing their own 3D models. Another potential innovation: pointing your camera at someone and seeing a simulation of their internal organs. Weyher praised both kinds of Expeditions and said he was eager to download the free AR app when it’s officially released in July. “I am always looking for opportunities to both engage my students and get them out of their seats and moving. With Augmented Reality they are fully engaged and active,” said Weyher. “Most of the teachers here at Cosgriff, myself included, plan on utilizing the app in our classrooms.” J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School is at 2335 Redondo Ave. in Salt Lake City and has 400 students ranging from toddler to eighth grade, according to its website. l
Seventh-graders Emelia Lewis (front) and Colleen McDonough watch the earth rotate in the Cosgriff gym. (Lawrence Linford/City Journals)
Bridget Hankins, a seventh grader, pretending to pet a virtual dinosaur in the Cosgriff gym (Note: the paper with the QR code). (Lawrence Linford/City Journals)
Seventh-graders Colleen McDonough, pointing the smart phone at the paper with the QR code, and Emelia Lewis watch a velociraptor lurk inside the Cosgriff gym. (Lawrence Linford/City Journals)
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Rams baseball reaches state tournament for first time since 2005 By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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n any sport, every team wants to extend its season as long as possible. Qualifying for the playoffs gives everyone an opportunity to play for the top prize. The Highland baseball team hasn’t had that chance in quite a while—but it will this season. The Rams wrapped up their regular season with an overall mark of 1411. More importantly, they were 6-9 in Region 6, good enough for fourth place. Highland snagged the region’s final playoff berth and qualified for its first state tournament appearance since 2005. “It has been 13 years since Highland has played in the post season,” said head coach Nicholas Sasich. “That was my goal as soon as I took the job five years ago. Playing in the postseason is a good measure of the health of the program, and it is so important for growth. I am so proud of this team and the work they put in to accomplish this. It was so important to get back to setting this standard.” Highland beat West twice in the last three games of the season to help lock up the tournament berth. Sasich said there is enthusiasm around the program that hasn’t been around in years.
“After the last out was made (in the final regular season game), there was so much excitement and buzz throughout the team,” he said. “So many years of hard work had finally paid off. With that too, there was a sense of relief of finally kicking that door in. The mindset now has to shift back to work—refocus and get back into the frame of mind that we still have a job to do.” Finally reaching the goals of getting to state was no easy feat. The Rams had to beat out two other region foes for the final spot. Sasich said even though the team still had some struggles, the players were able to overcome them and do just enough to prolong the season a little longer. “In order to achieve what we wanted, we had to find consistency within our game,” he said. “We had our ups and downs, but at the end of the day, when we had to get a win, we got it done. All year this team showed resilience and answered to any adversity we faced. That was key.” Sasich highlighted the play and leadership of seniors Spencer Thomas and Cole Peterson. Thomas, a pitcher, helped play a role in keeping the final six opponents under six runs. Peterson, an out-
fielder, hit seven doubles this season and played well in the field as well. “My two seniors have been the pillar of this team throughout,” Sasich said. “[Thomas] and [Peterson] have lead this team to push through the tough moments. We have a lot of young players that have looked to them to lean on when things have been hard.” The Rams drew a tough game in the first round of the 5A state tournament on the road against Region 5 champion Viewmont where Highland fell 7-3. The following day saw the Rams lose a close contest to Provo 10-8. Sasich and his team were thrilled to be a part of the postseason and to have a shot against some of the best teams in the state. Regardless of what happened at state, Sasich is grateful to be a part of one of the best seasons Highland baseball has seen in several years. “This whole season has been so much fun,” he said. “This group of players is a close-knit group, and it really has a sense of family. I think the whole journey has been the highlight for me personally. It has been fun to watch them grow and get better.” l
Highland shortstop Andrew Thomas turns a double play in a game earlier this season against West. (Photo/Michael Thomas)
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Highland track and field has best region finishes in years By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
The Highland girls track and field team celebrates its first-ever region championship. (Photo by Jenny Mauro)
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s Highland track and field head coach Gary Rowles looked back on this season, he realized all the hard work and effort paid off in a big way. He and his athletes were rewarded with one of the most successful seasons in school history. The Highland girls won the region title for the first time in the school’s existence, while the boys team took second for its best finish in a decade. The girls scored 194 points at the region meet, well ahead of second-place Olympus, which had 128. “Our teams did a great job at region,” Rowles said. “The girls had a dominating performance. Our boys wanted to finish in the top four, and they finished second to Olympus, beating East, Skyline, Murray and West in a much tighter race. Our boys were balanced in their scoring with no dominant athletes. Overall, we probably couldn’t have had a much better day.” Five of the girls combined for 132 points at region. Meg Boren, Annie Murdock and Amy Frank went 1, 2, 3 or 1, 2 in all their races, and all three ran on relay teams. All three athletes return next season. In the throws, seniors Lili Ahoafi-noa and Sini Fifita won all three throws and placed in the others. They are among the top three throwers in the state in the shot put, discus and javelin. Rowles said it will be difficult to replace their outstanding leadership. Other standouts on the girls team were Moira Hicks, Sophie Smith, Lili Fifita and Lana Olevao. Hicks was second in the high jump, third in the 100 hurdles and fifth in the 300 hurdles. Lili Fifita placed fifth in the shot put and sixth in the discus. Olevao was fifth in the jave-
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lin and seventh in the shot put. For the boys, Jonah Gaye, Jaycee Galvin and Nick Pembrooke turned out first-place finishes, teaming up in the 100 relay event. Rex Graham was second in the high jump, and Xavier Hutton was second in the 110 hurdles. “I’ve been doing this for a long time, and there’s nothing more exciting than watching a relay team that’s practiced all season and been beat by other teams, to put it all together and win region titles,” Rowles said. “We got to see that with our boys 4x100 relay team and our girls 4x400 relay team win region titles.” In all, 23 Highland athletes qualified for the state tournament the third week of May. Rowles couldn’t be happier with the successful season his boys and girls put together. “I loved to see just how much these athletes improved from the start to the finish,” he said. “In March and the first of April when it was cold and windy every practice and meet, it would have been easy to back off and take it easy. But these kids responded to us pushing through those tough days, saying there’s better days and weather ahead, and when the weather came the last two weeks, they came on like barnstormers, both our boys and girls teams.” Heading into state, Rowles knew the Rams would have their work cut out for them against other Class 5A competition. Corner Canyon, Timpview, West, Maple Mountain and Box Elder are all excellent squads. “Our goal is to have our best individual performances at the state meet and then see how it all shapes up,” Rowles said. The girls team finished 8th at the state tournament to cap its successful season. l
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Turnaround complete: Highland boys tennis makes amazing transformation By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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his time last year, Highland High School boys tennis players were reflecting on a rough 0-15 season. This year’s squad experienced quite the reversal of fortune. The Rams went 12-3 during the regular season this year, going from a region bottom feeder to a highly competitive team that represented the school well at the state tournament. It wasn’t as though opponents and observers expected this vast improvement. In fact, three of Highland’s varsity competitors weren’t even on the team’s JV squad last season. “These boys wanted to earn varsity spots and worked hard during the offseason to be able to accomplish it,” said head coach Jeanine Elsholz. “Usually, when players get their first chance to play varsity, they are quite nervous, and it takes some time to make the jump to be able to compete at a varsity level, especially when they hadn't previously even played JV. But the boys easily made the jump and started winning right out of the gate this season. I was very impressed with the maturity and discipline they showed for being as young and inexperienced as they were at a varsity level.” The doubles tandem of Jake Bauman and Cole Smith were two of the top competitors on the team and in all of Region 6. The pair went undefeated in region matches. They went into the state tournament seeded second in the region. “It was so fun to watch,” Elsholz said. “They are two
seasons. State qualifiers were junior Daichi Masuki, first singles; junior William Dale, third singles; juniors McKay Bradford and Abram Toronto, first doubles; and sophomores Bauman and Smith, second doubles. Elsholz believes getting so many players to state bodes well for the present and the future. “Having so many players competing at state this year is a big step up from where we were last year, and I think it will give the boys a taste of where they want to be in the future and can be used as motivation for them to keep working hard for next season.” Speaking of the future, the program’s prospects look bright. The Rams return all their state qualifiers next season. Plus, the JV team went a perfect 10-0 this year. Elsholz hopes her boys will put in the necessary effort during the offseason and that the Highland program can continue to improve. “These boys have shown me they are willing to pay the price and do whatever it takes to reach their goals,” she said. “I could not be more proud of how hard they have worked and what they have accomplished this season. I have loved working with such a great group of boys. This year has been a very special one, and one I will never forget. I can't wait to see what next season brings.” l
Cole Smith (left) and Jake Bauman (right) pose with their region medals after the second doubles tandem took first place at the Region 6 tournament. (Photo by Jeanine Elsholz)
Sophomore Cole Smith hopes to see varsity doubles action this season for the Highland boys tennis team. He played on the JV team a year ago but has risen up the ranks to compete for a starting spot. (Photo/Haslam Photography)
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players that really listen to what we, as coaches, are teaching them, and they try to implement everything we teach. Their region record this year reflected their willingness to be coached, and I was so happy to see them have the success they did.” For a program that has had its struggles, Highland showed resilience and resolve throughout the season. Even during difficult matches, Elsholz said her players continued to work hard and stay positive. “What impressed me the most was the consistency of this team,” she said. “They came prepared to play every match and didn't let up. They started strong and kept right on going throughout the season. They were confident in their abilities because of the time and work they put in during the offseason.” Elsholz said this season was full of positive experiences and highlights. She said things started off on the right foot from the beginning of the season when the team swept Bountiful and then took first place at the Riverton tournament the next day. She also pointed out how competitive her team was with region champion Olympus, which toyed with the Rams last season. Every match with the Titans was close this season, with Highland falling just short, 3-2. “I will never forget the feeling of being right there with [Olympus] and thinking about how the boys set a goal to be able to compete with the top teams in the region, and were able to reach it,” Elsholz said. “That was so rewarding for me.” Six of Highland’s seven varsity players qualified for state, which is five more than the program has sent the past two
Isaac Brickey, a sophomore on the Highland High School boys tennis team, will compete for a spot on the doubles team this season. (Photo/Haslam Photography)
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The youngest driver might be the fastest By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
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ocky Mountain Raceway kicked off its final season, and 14-year-old Natalie Waters is having an impact already. “I grew up with racing,” Natalie Waters said. “My uncles are Jimmy Waters and Lynn Hardy (veteran racers at the RMR), so I was at the track when I was about 6 months old. I got into a quarter midget (similar to a go-kart) when I was 6 years old. Then I drove a junior stinger and a focus midget.” Waters is currently driving a new midget racecar and an open wheel limited sprint car. In both classes, she competes against drivers more than double her age. “I like the adrenaline rush,” Waters said. “I have always thought it looked so cool. It is nice to know that I am doing well. Last year was my first year on the entire track, and I think I have gotten it a little bit. This year I feel I can go as hard as I can.” She has been fast. Her limited sprint averaged 91.2 mph around the ⅜-mile oval. Her qualifying time was fourth fastest for the opening night racers. In her midget division, she has raced competitively against Chaz Groat for several years in quarter midgets and now in the focus midgets. Groat was last year’s class champion. “My family is really close with Chaz’s family,” Waters said. “We both got into this class together and seem to be in the same step in racing. There is a little pressure being a girl,
and I am the youngest ever to drive a sprint car in the state of Utah. It is different, but knowing that I get out of the car and beat those grown men is cool.” Waters has dreams of racing in NASCAR. She has support from several sponsors and a working crew. Her grandfather John Waters is her crew chief and has set up her cars from the beginning of her racing career. “I have been racing since I was 11 years old, and I have never seen anything like this,” John said. “It is so emotional to see her start racing when she was 6. She told me, ‘All I wanted was a trophy.’ She has so much passion for it. She just finished racing, and she is back here waxing her car to make them look nice.” In a race last November at the Bullring in Las Vegas, she flipped her car and totaled it. John found another car, purchased it and prepared it for this season. In set-up, John has always prepared the car limiting her on her throttle availability to ensure she could learn the handling of the car. “I did not want to give her full power,” John said. “I wanted her to drive where she felt comfortable. This year, we are giving her more of the edge. We are close to $35,000 to race these cars this year. It is expensive, but she has learned to work with the sponsors and meet their expectations.” Seeing her daughter race has been a heart-racing experience for Natalie’s mother,
Natalie Waters pilots this limited sprint race car at Rocky Mountain Raceway at speeds approaching 115 mph. She is 14 years old. (Photo courtesy Natalie Waters Facebook page)
Cassie Waters. “When she drives by the wall and I can see her face for like a split second, it might make me cry; I can’t believe that she is in control of the car,” Cassie said. “It is just crazy. I am with her every day. I make the oatmeal and do her laundry and buy her makeup. Now, she is here racing at night.” The final season at Rocky Mountain Raceway continues all summer. The sprint cars are scheduled to return June 16.
“They started racing quarter midgets with the track and with the talent they have I know they are going to do a good job,” Rocky Mountain Raceway General Manager Mike Eames said. “These young drivers have potential, and it is sad that the track is closing because it would be fun to see what they could do. They are respectful, and watching them is one of the favorite parts of my job. I can’t cheer for her because she has cooties and is a girl, but I like good racing and hope she does well.” l
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ndependence Day is a day (and night) to celebrate the birth of our nation. There’s watching parades, enjoying backyard barbecues and, of course, igniting fireworks. Fireworks. There’s lots of them here, especially with July 24 , Pioneer Day, also being a holiday where fireworks play a major entertainment role. In makes for month full of blasts, bangs, whizzes, and sparkly colors lighting up the dark. But the joys of fireworks come with risks. To avoid accidents (or even death), here’s a few tips to remember as you and neighbors prepare to celebrate your state and country. 1. Recent legislation passed in Utah limits the days of the year allowed to light fireworks. Only light fireworks during those days in accordance with the newly passed law. 2. Check with your city to determine what areas allow fireworks. Cities such as Sandy and Herriman have decreased the areas that permit fireworks. 3. Know your fireworks. Read cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting. 4. Don’t get fancy. While it may be tempting to be creative and construct your own
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fireworks, the results may not be worth it. Just ask a friend who lost half his hair and needed to wear a hat/bandana for six months to protect his scalp. 5. Responsible adults should not only be present, but should supervise closely. Never give fireworks to small children. 6. Alcohol and fireworks does not make a good cocktail. Save your alcohol for after the show. 7. Light one firework at a time and don’t linger. Fireworks look just as pretty from 30 feet away as they do from five. 8. This one may seem obvious, but fireworks should be shot outside, not inside. 9. Dress appropriately. Loose clothing that can catch fire easily should be left in the drawer, while snugly fitted long sleeves and pants can protect from potential burns. 10. Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby. 11. Never shoot fireworks into metal or glass containers. The ricochet hurts just as much. 12. Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials.
13. Report illegal explosives. They ruin it for the rest of us. 14. Don’t forget about your pets. Make sure they are securely indoors and have identification tags in case they do escape during a fireworks display. 15. Keep fireworks out of reach where curious children can’t get to them. High heat or damp air can damage the fireworks. The best
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Utah native and three-time Olympian returns to showcase volleyball By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
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hree-time Olympian Jake Gibb, 42, who hails from Utah, is coming home for an exhibition beach volleyball match and clinic Saturday, June 16 during a Wasatch Beach Volleyball Juniors tournament at the Utah Sports Mall, located at 5445 S. 900 East in Murray. “I love interactions with kids who want to learn about volleyball,” Gibb said. “It’s a cool position to be in with the wealth of knowledge I have and to be able to share a little bit of that. I just want to share my passion and help people see that and feel that.” “Jake is a global icon in the beach volleyball community,” said WBV Juniors Director Warren Van Schalkwyk. “He is also one of the most down-to-earth people you’d ever meet. To have Jake participate in this event speaks to his love for the game and his willingness to give back.” Gibb grew up in Bountiful, the youngest of 11 children, and played basketball and golf in high school until he tried boys volleyball on a club team his senior year. Following an LDS mission, he played with his twin brother, Coleman —who is 6 inches shorter than the 6-foot-7 Jake—in a Utah Outdoor Volleyball tournament in the “B” division and took second place. “We thought that was pretty good,” Gibb said. “So, there was my real competitive start to outdoor volleyball, in a ‘B’ tournament on grass.” While playing on grass, Gibb said he often watched the players on the sand and thought they were “pretty cool cats with their tattoos and everything.” One of those players—a Utah legend named Joe Famasino—asked Gibb if he wanted to play with him. “Here I was, this big clunky kid, and I literally was so nervous that Joe was talking to me that I couldn’t even remember my phone number to give him,” Gibb said. And, that was just the beginning of Gibb’s rise in the sport while he studied business at the University of Utah and married his wife, Jane. Following graduation and working toward becoming a loan officer, his wife encouraged him to give professional beach volleyball a try. So, the pair moved to California in 2002 for a two-year trial run to see if the sport could become their livelihood. “That’s the scariest move I’ve ever made in my life,” Gibb said. “I was comfortable being where I was at as the best in Utah. Good thing I was young; I don’t think I would do it now.” Gibb said he showed up at a beach in
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California for the first time, trying to get into a game and was told there was a six game wait. “I left the beach that day without getting a game and with my tail wagging between my legs thinking, ‘Nobody knows that I’m pretty good,’” he said. Gibb’s wait for a court paid off, and by 2004, Gibb won his first Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) tour title and was named the Most Valuable Player the next season. He has since won 27 more titles with several partners —most notably, Sean Rosenthal and Casey Patterson—and competed at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, placing tied for fifth twice and 19th. For the past year and a half, he has been partnered with Taylor Crabb and feels “fortunate to get a young kid who doesn’t know how good he is yet.” Gibb, who is the father of 6-year-old Crosby and 3-year-old Cora Jane, said, “This sport has given me my entire lifestyle,” he said. “I feel like I’m the most fortunate guy on the planet.” The June 16 match and clinic in Murray is free although seating will be limited. Spectators will be able to take pictures with Gibb and hear about his experiences from over two decades in the sport. l
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Travel Budget Schools out for summer! It’s time for vacation! One of my friends told me that her family spent around 10 grand on a two-week holiday. Don’t do that. Instead, use this nifty little invention called the internet to do some research. There are hundreds of blogs and forums where people share their travel experiences, sharing information about the cheapest transportation and best deals in various cities worldwide. Before going anywhere, check what people say about that destination and what they recommend when traveling on a budget. Flying can be an expensive hassle. Many travel bugs recommend using a credit card that offers the chance to earn miles. Cashing in those miles can mean a free plane ticket. I’ve also heard that checking fares on Tuesday, two weeks before your travel date, will be the cheapest option. Don’t hold me to that though. Driving can be boring. Don’t forget entertainment if you’re going on a road trip. If you have a Netflix subscription, download the app on your phone, and download episodes, podcasts, or comedy specials. Have everyone in your car do the same for hours of internet-free entertainment. Oh, and make sure to bring an auxiliary cord. And water. Stay hydrated people.
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For lodging, don’t stay stay in your destination city. It’s generally cheaper to book a place outside of the area. For example, it’s cheaper to stay in Murray than it is is downtown Salt Lake City. It’s cheaper to stay in Sandy or Cottonwood Heights than it is to stay in the canyon resorts during ski season. Know the areas around your destination city. Luckily, we live in the era of Airbnb, where hotel prices are almost obsolete. The website is fantastic for any kind of group traveling. If you’re going with the whole family, you can check for full homes to book. If you’re traveling alone or with friends, you can rent out a room for low prices. Hostels are also great options for the lone traveler. If you’re going on vacation to see a physical place, and not going for an event, go during the off season. Tourist attractions, lodging, and other accommodations will be marked down. Plus, there won’t be so many crowds. You may end up on a tour with just a few other people, instead of a few busses. When visiting new cities, check for free walking tours. Not only are they budget-friendly, they help you get acquainted with the city. You may see something you want to visit, which you didn’t know existed.
While you’re on that walking tour, find the local grocery store. Take some time to do your grocery shopping and make your own meals. Eating out is expensive, especially if you’re doing it every day. I recommend trying some local food no matter where the destination, but don’t go crazy. Eat out on only a few occasions and pack your own food the rest of the time. Booking tours or buying attraction tickets the day-of can be mind-bogglingly expensive. Before you leave home, take some time to research ticket prices for the places you might want to visit. Many places have discounts if you book in advance or through third-party websites. If you have a discount associated
with your identity, ask for it. There are so many places that offer discounts for military personnel, seniors, students, etc. Bring some proof, just in case. I used my University of Utah student card to get a discount on a tour in Australia. Want to work while traveling? Many places offer free lodging in exchange for labor. Like farm-stays, where you can stay for free if you help out around the farm. They may even feed you too. There are also many programs outside of the country for teaching English. One day, I plan to go help baby turtles make it to the ocean safety. A free place to stay for chasing birds away?! Yes. Please. l
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Back when Paleolithic man ruled the world, humans only learned what was happening outside their cave when another caveman rode into town on his velociraptor. Soon, dinosaurs evolved into horses (duh, that’s just science) and traveling merchants shared stories and events as they roamed the country. They’d sit around campfires, making s’mores and spreading gossip. In cities, town criers walked the streets in ridiculous outfits, ringing bells and shouting information at passersby. When Johannes Gutenberg mechanized the printing process, he started a revolution that led to books, newspapers and inexpensive bird cage lining. Town criers became journalists, people dedicated to the pursuit of truth, shining a light on injustice and living on hot coffee and cold pizza. America’s Founding Fathers recognized the importance of the press, protecting free speech in the first amendment. Journalists were regarded as necessary vermin, an invaluable cog in the democratic process of checks and balances. Distinguished reporters like Carl Bernstein, Dan Rather and Walter Cronkite took journalism to its apex before its Icarus-like plunge into the mud of “journalism” today.
With the introduction of the Internet Machine, news has changed. A flood of misinformation is available at our fingertips and anyone can post “news” and share it as reality. Your crazy Uncle Joe has the ability to post his conspiracy theories as fact, while negating facts as theories. (Yes, I’m talking to you, holocaust deniers and urine therapy adherents.) As newspapers fold and journalists are fired, consumers must find their way in a wild wilderness, navigating blogs, podcasts, posts, tweets, forums and websites, searching for truth, justice and the American way. On TV, Barbie and Ken dolls throw softball questions at politicians, making no effort to hide their biases. They’re like balloon bouquets; pretty
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covering the truth.) Do reporters pick on Trump? Yes. Does he deserve it? Maybe not all the time. Maybe. But his anti-press pomposity further erodes the faith we’ve placed in our news agencies as his bellowing cry of “Fake news!” rings from media outlets. Investigative journalists are an endangered species. It seems little vetting, research or fact-checking is being done. It’s more important to have the story first—even if it’s inaccurate. Wikipedia isn’t research. (I know that, because I looked up journalism on Wikipedia and it said, “This is not a news source.”) Here are other things that aren’t news sources: Facebook, Twitter, hateful bloggers and venom-spewing talk show hosts. In 2009, I wrote a column, grumbling about the sensationalizing of stories where a celebrity’s activities were treated as breaking news. (FYI: It’s not.) Things have only gone downhill. There are many journalists working diligently to present the truth, but it’s getting harder to hear their voices over the screeching of velociraptors, the screaming of town criers and the bellicose rants of our leaders. No news isn’t good news. No news is no news. l
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