Sugar House City Journal May 2018 by The City Journals

May 2018 | Vol. 4 Iss. 05

FREE

BOARD MATCH EVENT CONNECTS PEOPLE, NONPROFITS IN NINE MINUTES By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com

n April 12, Westminster College hosted its 6th Board Match Networking Event. The idea is simple—32 nonprofits meet with 60-plus interested people and hopefully, for both groups, there will be a good match. Matching can happen in a number of ways. The nonprofits hope to find people who are interested in joining their board, but they also want to get the word out about the work they do for their communities and hopes that people will want to volunteer. Everyone present at the event was ready to connect with new people. “I came tonight because I would love to find more ways to give back and volunteer in the community,” said David Blackmer, MSC Westminster 2014. “I knew about the groups I am interviewing with before tonight, but this format is giving me a good chance to learn more about them and their purpose and ask some very specific questions. Even if I am not selected to be on a board, it gives me an opportunity to contribute and volunteer in other ways which is exciting.” The process in which the participants and non-profits met was like speed dating. Each participant could request an interview time with four to six non-profits. They were assigned a time and sat down with members of the non-profit to have a nine-minute discussion. The time was tracked with a large stop-watch located at the front of the room. Hal Snarr, assistant professor of economics and business analytics, helped organize the event. “Westminster is all about service, volunteering and community. So, we want to help our students and our community learn how to network and interview with people and to volunteer by giving service to boards. We invited alumni, current students and we even invited faculty and staff and we have a few faculty and staff members interviewing for board positions today.” Snarr stressed that the key to having a successful evening is to have one or two good questions to ask each of the boards, because, “the worst thing you can do in an interview is, when they ask if you have any questions for us, and you say no. That means that you haven’t done any research on them. We made sure that the participants were prepared. We gave them a list of

page 6

Summer Swim, Parents and Children

Francisca Figueroa of Comunidades Unidas (center) interviews David Blackmore. (Lori Gillespie/City Journals)

the organizations that they were going to interview with before the event and we asked our participants to put together a dossier of each non-profit and come up with some interesting questions and to make sure they had a really concise one-page resume.” The organizations that participated were varied. Some focused on environmental issues, medical issues, community issues and the arts. Each table was manned by members of the organization, and many of them had a current board member present as well to help answer any questions that the participants might have. Francisca Figueroa, marketing specialist for Comunidades Unidas was thrilled to be invited to the Board Match Event. “We want to invite the people today to join our board and

page 7

Hidden Hollow

to work with our Latino Community. We offer preventive health, we have an immigration clinic and we do advocacy for the community. We want to find people who want to join us in our program and to share with people our information and how we work and help the Latino community.” Once the clock started, things moved fast. People were engaged and some great connections were made. “Tonight, I really hope to learn more about our communities and the organizations that support them and connect with people and figure out ways to make a difference,” said Jaydee Blackburn, a graduate student at Westminster College. “I love that Westminster is so engaged and has so much community involvement.” l

page 15

Highland Tennis

Major renovations coming to the Sprague By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@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.

The Sugar House Team CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Bryan Scott bryan@mycityjournals.com

ugar House residents and Sprague Library patrons are all too familiar with the crazy rainstorm that happened on July 26 of last year. The torrential downpour flooded the basement and closed the branch for a few months. Fortunately, the upstairs main floor was re-opened in October in order for patrons to check out books and gain computer access. However, the library is set to close once again, this time for nine to 12 months, as it undergoes major renovations starting this fall. “In 2017, The City Library conducted Space Utilization Studies for our three oldest libraries—Sprague, Chapman, and Day-Riverside. The studies were done in order to develop plans for ensuring the oldest libraries in Salt Lake City were supporting the modern needs of their communities,” Salt Lake City Public Library Communications Manager Andrew Shaw said. “The architects that are hired to renovate the Sprague will have a short community involvement process to verify the findings from the Space Utilization Study and make any needed adjustments to reflect our 2018 reality. But we are confident that the results from a year ago are still quite valid.” An open and competitive Request For Proposal process was conducted, and the library is now in negotiations with an architect to provide design aid for the Sprague renovations. The chosen architecture firm will be announced by the end of April. It will be a local firm, and they will begin

EDITOR: Travis Barton travis@mycityjournals.com

The Sprague Library will have major renovations done later this year. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)

ADVERTISING: 801-254-5974 DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING: Ryan Casper ryan.casper@mycityjournals.com 801-671-2034 SALES ASSOCIATES: Melissa Worthen melissa@mycityjournals.com 801-897-5231 Tracy Langer Tracy.l@mycityjournals.com 385-557-1021 Corbett Carrel Corbett@mycityjournals.com 385-557-1016 CIRCULATION COORDINATOR: Brad Casper circulation@mycityjournals.com

The downstairs is still closed at the Sprague Library. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)

EDITORIAL & AD DESIGN: Ty Gorton

Sugar House City Journal 9500 South 500 West, Suite 205 Sandy, UT 84070 Phone: 801 254 5974

Designed, Published & Distributed by

design and renovation planning phases immediately. “I want to note that we are working to preserve the historical integrity of the Sprague Branch,” Shaw said. “Any renovation plans will honor its beautiful architecture and historical elegance while also meeting the modern library needs of Sugar House residents.” The Sprague Library is an integral part of Sugar House, and many residents may want to know how they can help with possible fundraising needs. The City Library has partnered with a consultant group, Pathway Associates, and is in the beginning stages of a Fundraising Feasibility Study. The study is measuring the level of interest in the community for a fundraising campaign to support renovations at all three of the oldest libraries mentioned. Based on the results of the study, the City Library will choose whether or not to pursue a capital campaign to fund these renovations. When the Sprague closes in the fall, employees will thankfully still be City Library employees. They will be dispersed to other branches around the valley over the next several months, and return to the new Sprague when it reopens. “Nobody will lose their job,” Children’s Librarian Lisa Grant said. Grant has worked for the City Library for more than 20 years and is looking forward to whatever branch she may be working in several months from now. “It’s a nice benefit of being part of the connected system.” l

Thank You

to our Community Sponsors for supporting City Journals

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to inform and entertain our community while promoting a strong local economy via relevant content presented across a synergetic network of print and digital media.

free l community l papers

Page 2 | May 2018

S ugar House City Journal

Per Noi Trattoria Authentic Southern Italian

10% OFF

We offer Catering – up to 1,000 people –

your order

BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE For Special Events

EXPIRES 5/31/18

www.pernoitrattoria.com

Of Two or More Entrees

801-486-3333

3005 Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 S ugar HouseJournal .com

May 2018 | Page 3

Podcast keeps listeners in the know about Salt Lake happenings By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com

Chris Holifield, of I am Salt Lake podcast, works in his studio. (Lori Gillespie/City Journals)

alt Lake City is an active town. There is always something going on or someplace new to go. But how in the world do you keep up with it all, or even find out about those places and things? It’s nearly impossible, but I am Salt Lake is a local podcast that has been highlighting the best Salt Lake City has to offer since 2012. “I started my podcast by interviewing people at the downtown farmer’s market,” said Chris Holifield, host of the I am Salt Lake Podcast. “When it first came out, the people I

Page 4 | May 2018

told were skeptical about the podcast. They told me that my focus was too small, that not everybody in Salt Lake listens to podcasts, but then it really took off. People started listening.” Chris started small, recording out of his apartment. Now he co-hosts the podcast with his wife, Krissie, in a small studio downtown. Over the past six years, I am Salt Lake has interviewed local businesses, artists, authors and activists – anyone who helps make Salt Lake City unique and interesting. Chris and Krissie know that the story is what keeps people coming back to listen to his podcast. They spend an hour with their guests talking, not only about the business or event, but about the person and their story. They always try to get something interesting and new into the interview. These qualities, and not knowing what might happen or be said, is something that keeps listeners coming back week after week and has made the podcast successful. Chris said where he thinks this six-year endeavor yielded no success. But the tipping point was after his equipment broke down. “My wife said, ‘Let’s start a GoFundMe campaign.’ So, we set a small goal, $2,500 just to replace the equipment,” Chris said. “I was afraid to share my situation, but my wife told me that I needed to. I was a sharer, sharing all this free information about Salt Lake and what makes it a great place.”

“And what was overwhelming for me was that within minutes people were donating. This really hit home and made me realize that you never know who is listening or who is reading and the impact you may be having on them.” Chris realized that Salt Lake City wanted his podcast, needed his podcast. It was then that some local business started sponsoring his podcast. “I think it was just the belief that people had, between the GoFundMe and the small sponsorships, showed me that it was important and people were willing to help support it in order to keep the project alive,” he said. In addition to giving the community a place to find out some great hidden Salt Lake gems, Chris is giving back to the community by doing some coaching to other wannabe podcasters. He is also considering having some workshops. “I have realized that there’s a lot of people who want to start a podcast, but don’t know how to start.” Chris feels that audio is an intimate experience more so than video or even books. “To have someone connected, to listen to my voice for an hour on an episode of I am Salt Lake, that is amazing. An hour of your time is a long time.” More and more people are discovering the impact that I am Salt Lake has on not only the community but the world. Chris has active listeners who are Utah natives but have moved

away and want to still feel connected. He has heard from people in other countries who are planning trips to Utah and have found his podcast. “I was contacted by someone who had moved here a couple of months ago from Texas, who told me they found I am Salt Lake on iTunes and started listening and they felt like they were part of the city, they told me they felt like they knew all these people’s stories.” He is usually booked out a couple of months in advance for interviews. “I love how varied my interviews are, every interview is something new and requires me to become educated on all kinds of topics. One day I have to a conversation about art and the next day a conversation on bluegrass music, the next day I have an author to talk to.” There are still areas that influence our community that he hopes to get on his show. “I haven’t had many tech-related interviews and I would really like to get more. I think that they would help to showcase some more of the unique sides of Salt Lake. Salt Lake has a lot to offer and that is what I am trying to portray on my podcast.” I am Salt Lake podcast is published every Monday and can be found on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or on their website http://www. iamsaltlake.com/. l

S ugar House City Journal

Sugar House Rotary Chili Open benefits local non-profits By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com

People Helping People Executive Director Pamela Okumura (center) accepts a check for $84,127.71 from the Sugar House Rotary Chili Open. (Lori Gillespie/City Journals)

our years ago, Becky Benavidez needed help. She had just moved back to Utah after a divorce and needed a job to support her and her children. She felt lost as to how to start because she had been out of the workforce for many years. One day, she came across a flier for People Helping People and she decided to check them out. Help the mother succeed so the children will learn to succeed. That motto changed her life. She began the program and today she has a good job with benefits. “What is so great about People Helping People is that it is not a one-stop shop. They help you evolve and advance,” she said. People Helping People is one of the nonprofit groups who benefit from The Sugar

House Rotary Chili Open Gala Fundraiser. The Sugar House Rotary presented the funds raised at the Chili Open Gala at a recent luncheon. Errol EerNisse, president of the Sugar House Rotary, announced that more than $162,000 was raised and split among the five non-profits who participated. People Helping People Executive Director Pamela Okumura was thrilled with the money raised this year. “This fundraiser and support from the Sugar House Rotary is critical to our organization because a lot of the grants and other funds that we receive are designated to certain things, but this money helps us to be able to do what we are doing for our back-end clients. People only

Creating environments where moments of Joy, Independence, and Wellness are the focus each and every day!

want to fund out front-end, getting new clients in, but our program is meant to be a long-term program, so this event is essential to help us to continue to help our clients, because change doesn’t happen overnight.” Amounts presented to the non-profits from the Sugar House Rotary Chili Open Gala: Cancer Wellness House - $11,835 The Sharing Place - $17,342 Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning - $17,577 Teen Challenge: 180 Ministries for Girls $32,733 People Helping People - $84,127 l

SPRING SAVINGS We are waiving the community admissions fee AND giving HALF OFF the 3rd month. CALL FOR DETAILS:

801-438-3443 NOW TOURING

our Memory Care Community in Salt Lake City.

950 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84106

saltlakememorycare.com S ugar HouseJournal .com

May 2018 | Page 5

New swim lessons at Liberty Park pool bring parent and child together By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com

study conducted by the USA Swimming Foundation shows that 79 percent of kids in households earning less than $50,000 per year have little to no swimming ability and the current lesson method isn’t conducive to teaching the kids how to swim quickly. Josh Reusser, aquatics program director at the Fairmont Aquatics Center has a new swim program that he hopes will fix that problem. “This program is aimed at everyone who doesn’t know how to swim and wants to learn,” said Reusser. For decades, swim lessons have been structured the same. The actual time during a regular swim lesson that a kid is practicing swimming is too small to learn properly. “If you take a 30-minute group swim lesson, you automatically take away six minutes to get everyone situated and listening, you are left with 24 minutes. If there are four kids in the class, that leaves only six minutes of time for each kid. Over the weeks of swim session that’s only 48 minutes of instruction time a month. Not even close to the 20 hours you need to learn.” Reusser started a swim program at Northwest Rec Center (1250 Clark Avenue) a few years ago that encouraged parents to get in the water with their kids. As he watched the kids who had parents in the water with them, they got one-on-one time during the lesson and were engaged the whole time practicing their swim skills. The participants of that program were encouraged to stay after the actual lesson or come back during the week and continue to work on their newly acquired skills. “Not practicing outside of class makes it really hard to progress through the lessons,” added Reusser. Based on his observations from the previous program, Reusser has created a program that will kick off this summer at Liberty Park outdoor pool engaging both parents and kids.

The program will collect data about how quickly the kids are progressing through the lessons, which kids are taking advantage of the extra practice time, and hopefully, by the end of the summer, he will be able to say, “Yes this works!” The information Reusser gathers will be presented at the NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) in September. “I’ve seen it work, I just need the data,” he said. In order for the data to be robust, they need to have as many kids they can in lessons this summer. The program will begin in June, the week after the Salt Lake School District is done for the summer. It is open to kids of all ages with their parents. For families with more than one child, Reusser plans to have child care available so the parents can work with each of their children individually. Registration will open Memorial Day weekend. Session blocks will be held during the day and in the evening in order to accommodate the needs of the community. “Our hope is that we can get the kids the basics of learning how to swim in one summer,” he said. “The classes will be held at Liberty Park pool and each block will have three to four instructors,” Reusser added. “The instructors will give a demonstration to the parents and show them how to teach their children that skill. The parents will then work one on one with their kids while the instructors go around and give feedback and more individual instructions. The purpose is to make 100 percent of the lesson actual learning time.” Lessons will be 40 minutes and will then allow for an additional 20 minutes of pool time for the parents and kids to practice. Participants will also receive passes to come to the pool at other times during the week to practice. “Our hope that instead of going session to session to session

Josh Reusser, Fairmont Aquatics Center program director, talks about the new summer learn to swim program at Liberty Park outdoor pool. (Lori Gillespie/City Journals)

in order to jump up to the next swimming level, we will be able to jump from one level to the next after only one or two weeks,” said Reusser. If you are interested in participating in the program, visit the website at slco.org/liberty-park-pool. l

Take The

ElevateHER Challenge

Are you a business leader? Join businesses across Utah in our mission to elevate the stature of women’s leadership. Take the ElevateHER Challenge and stand with other businesses as we pledge to elevate women in senior leadership positions, in boardrooms, on management teams and political ballots.

for more information:

wliut.com/challenge Page 6 | May 2018

S ugar House City Journal

Sugar House community comes together to clean up Hidden Hollow By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com

midst all the growth and new construction in Sugar House, there are still a few hidden natural spots that are favorite places for many people—places to disconnect from the hectic pace of life and enjoy nature. Hidden Hollow is one of those spots and, recently, some of the people who cherish the area came together to do some spring cleaning. It was a collaborative effort that included the Sugar House Rotary, the Blue Group, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County and was spearheaded by the Sugar House Community Council. A dozen or so people joined in the clean-up effort on a lovely spring afternoon. People love the Hidden Hollow space since it was designed about 30 years ago. Joshua Blue Johnson, of the Blue Group, rides his bike through Hidden Hollow daily on his way to the office and he sees how winter can wreak havoc on the natural setting. His company, which emphasizes health and wellness, saw cleaning the Hollow as an opportunity to give back to the community. He sent a message to the Community Council a month or so ago and asked to do just that. Johnson spent the afternoon in the brush down by the creek pulling out paper, wrappers, straws, cigarette butts and pieces of Styrofoam. “I’m here today to connect with the earth. We started at 2 p.m. and have been out here a couple of hours, and I feel like we have done some serious work. It feels good.”

His feel-good and give-back attitude extended to his company and friends. JC Beck, a friend of Johnson’s, brought his daughters, Khaia and Jameson, to the Hollow to help out. “Josh put out a call and said we are doing this today and I thought why not, it sounds fun. I can’t believe how many cigarette butts we picked up.” The work was cumbersome and tedious— they filled a dozen bags. Lynn Olson of the Sugar House Community was grateful for all the help. “The people who showed up to help us today did so much more work than I ever expected that could be done in this amount of time.” Olson is excited to have the clean up finished and it is just in time as the new sculptural art project, the Sego Lily, on the east end of the Hollow leading into Sugar House Park is almost done. The functional artwork is designed to help in flood prevention. The finishing touches should be starting in May and the plan is to make the Sego Lily stem green and extend down to the road. The irrigation lines will be imbedded in the flower portion and the hope is to have the Lily finished by midMay. If everything goes as planned, they will have a grand opening in June. “We have been out here the better part of this afternoon and I am enjoying watching the kids climbing and playing. This area is really going to start to get active. We really hope that

Part of the Hidden Hollow clean-up crew: Rory Anderson, Hailey Vigil, Ever Reyes, Eric Esplin and Bonnie Able. (Lori Gillespie/City Journals)

this area, Hidden Hollow and the Lily, really start to get used more. I can imagine dances and concerts and theatre performances out here in our beautiful natural spaces,” said Olson. Eric Esplin, who lives in Canyon Rim, also

answered the call to help with the clean up. “I ride my bike through here all the time,” he said. “I love the Hidden Hollow area. I am glad to help keep it nice.” l

EVERY BITE CONSIDERED LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED 1202 Wilmington Ave. Ste 120, Sugar House 801-707-1957 bgrtheburgerjoint.com OPEN MON-SAT 11:AM – 10:PM SUNDAY 11:AM – 9:PM

AN ACTIVE 55+ COMMUNITY

Starting

in the $290’s

• MAIN FLOOR LIVING • CLUBHOUSE • CONVENIENT LOCATION

Lisa Willden Realtor Cell: (801) 913-3553

Colleen Henderson Realtor Cell: (801) 898-0342

3150 South 7200 West, West Valley S ugar HouseJournal .com

May 2018 | Page 7

Toastmasters group celebrates 30 years helping people overcome public speaking By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com

t’s been said that many people have such an intense fear of public speaking that they would rather die than speak in public. There is one group, Toastmasters International, that has been helping people get past that fear and gain the confidence and leadership skills to become effective public speakers since 1924. Even if you don’t have an intense fear of public speaking, Toastmasters is a great way to hone your speaking skills. One local Toastmasters group, Imagemasters, is celebrating its 30th year cultivating competent communicators and leaders. Imagemasters started when a local business was looking for a way to engage its employees to become more effective leaders. Karen Bradakis, who worked for the business, is still an active member of the group. “Imagemasters began in March of 1988, when the company I worked for wanted their employees to speak more comfortably at work meetings,” said Bradakis. “Others who wanted to improve their speaking skills were able to join the group too.” The group is no longer afflilated with the business but is still going strong with meetings every Friday at noon at the Anderson-Foothill Library. “I learn something at every meeting, I learn new words, and I meet new people. I really enjoy the meetings, so I like to keep coming,” said Bradakis. Toastmaster meetings usually follow a set format, but they have been known to shake it

up a bit – from hosting a backwards meeting to competitions. Members are engaged at every meeting. There are multiple roles that need to be filled every week from Toastmaster, speakers, timers, evaluators, and even a counter, whose role it is to count how many times speakers say “So,” “Um,” or “Ah.” However, it’s never intimidating, not even the Ice Breaker speech which is the first one new members give. This is an opportunity for the new member to introduce themselves to the group and get some positive feedback. At a recent meeting of the Imagemasters group, three new members gave Ice-breaker speeches. “The evaluation process to me is one of the best gifts that Toastmaster has to offer,” said Tim Lawlor, who is the past president of the Imagemasters club. “It is full of kind, generous feedback from people who want to help you better yourself. It can be scary to get up in front of people to talk, but after the speech the evaluators tell you the things you did really well and encouraging words of how you can improve, which inspires you get back up there the next time for your next speech. I love to give evaluations, and I love getting them.” Like any organization, change can be hard, but often necessary. Since the early 1970s, all Toastmasters have followed the same curriculum, but starting in April, Toastmasters will be rolling out a new curriculum called Pathways. “I’m very excited about the new Pathways

Imagemasters meeting of March 9. (Lori Gillespie/City Journals)

curriculum,” said Lawlor. “It’s bringing modernization to Toastmasters. It seems more relevant to life today. There are pathways focusing on social media, or online webinars, we are starting to bring more day-to-day experiences into your public speaking. It will be an exciting journey to be a part of and the best part is you get to customize your path on what excites you the most. “ The new curriculum is all online and has been changed to reflect the ever-changing technologies and the people who use technology. Now, instead of the two core competencies, there are 10 pathways in which to engage, and you can choose which path to take based on what is going on in your world. Lawlor said their Toastmaster group enjoys having newcomers.

“I love visitors to our meeting. Bringing new people to the table brings new perspectives. You learn so much from them by looking at their expressions and seeing if they are engaged,” said Lawlor. “Once they become new members, and they give their Ice Breaker Speech, we really get to know them and start getting them engaged is fun. Most of us jumped into Toastmasters because of some fear, so just coming to a meeting, and dipping your toe in the water and discovering how warm and nurturing the Toastmasters’ environment is is the best feeling.” Imagemasters meeting are held every Friday at noon at the Anderson-Foothill Library. Visitors are always welcome. http:// slcimagemasters.toastmastersclubs.org/ l

Woman’s Board Of Westminster College Celebrates 102nd Anniversary Of The Silver Tea Get ready to don your hats, gloves and favorite party attire for the Westminster College 102nd Silver Tea on Saturday, May 19, from 1–3 p.m. The annual fundraising event is open to the local community and proceeds go toward Westminster’s student scholarships and enrichment programs. The Woman’s Board of Westminster College hosts the historic event, which is the board’s largest annual fundraiser. The event brings together women and men of all ages who look forward to the tea, cakes, cookies, punch, plant sales and silent auction every year. Tracing back to its roots, the Woman’s Board was created in 1903 to govern the affairs of the Women’s Building on Westminster’s campus. By 1916, the women wanted to expand their role at the college, which required fundraising. Thus, the first tea was May 10, 1916, and has been held every year since. The tea continued to grow, laying the foundation for the Woman’s Board to become a significant supporter of fundraising for Westminster. In 1978, the permanently-endowed Woman’s Board Scholarship Fund was established, through which hundreds of students have been helped over the years. The board now has eight scholarships and 13 recipients. What started as a $25,000 fund to complete a building dedicated to the education of women, has now grown to over $1 million. As the funds have grown, so has the board, from 11 members in 1903 to more than 70 today. Each year, more and more women begin their journey to becoming lifelong contributors to Westminster by joining the Woman’s Board. While women of all ages are crucial to the success of the Woman’s

Page 8 | May 2018

Board, some members note that the future is in the hands of new, younger members. We welcome energy-driven members with technical and fundraising skills to bring the next generation along. Membership on the board provides a great opportunity to get involved with our community, while meeting new people and making new friends. The public is invited to attend the Silver Tea on Saturday, May 19, from 1–3 p.m., in the Tanner Atrium in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory on the north side of the Westminster College campus. Cost is $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Advance reservations can be made online at westminstercollege.edu/silvertea or by calling 801-523-5071.

S ugar House City Journal

Best Friends hopes to save 1,500 kittens with nursery By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com

Newborn kittens receive treatment at the seasonal nursery. (Photos courtesy Best Friends Animal Society)

est Friends Animal Society-Utah has opened their kitten nursery for the season once again, expanding into its fourth year of operations. With newborn kittens being among the most at-risk animals entering local shelters today, Best Friends has big goals with the nursery. They hope to save 1,500 tiny felines in 2018, surpassing their 2017 mark. It began taking animals from shelters in mid-March and is already hosting about four dozen kittens and nursing mothers. “The kitten nursery is like a hospital,” Best Friends’ Public Relations Specialist Temma Martin said. “There is very strict germ protocol

to keep the babies healthy.” The special space allows for caretakers to focus entirely on the orphaned kittens and mothers, and is not open to the public. Newborn kittens are extremely fragile, and need extra care and attention during the earliest stages of development. The facility therefore operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with volunteers working in two-hour shifts. Typical tasks include preparing food, cage cleaning, socializing, laundry, general cleaning, and bottle-feeding. “Approximately 82 percent of the pets killed in Utah shelters are felines, and kittens are

especially at-risk because of their susceptibility to illness and the resources required to raise them,” Executive Director Arlyn Bradshaw wrote in a press release. “For Best Friends Utah to reach our no-kill goal by next year, we must focus on saving more kittens and cats. Our kitten nursery is a proven way to do this, because we can provide round-the-clock care for these fragile lives and help them reach an adoptable weight and age.” Best Friends is always accepting volunteer applications and hopes to attract hundreds of animal lovers to donate their time or consider adopting a new pet or becoming a foster home. One of their big Super Adoption events is happening May 4 from noon to 7 p.m., and May 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Legacy Events Center in Farmington (151 S. 1100 West). They also accept various supply donations throughout the season. Common items such as toys, formula, bottles, and blankets are always appreciated. Other needed supplies include heating pads, scales, bottle warmers and nursing kits. To sign up to volunteer at the Sugar House center or for an upcoming event, visit https:// utah.bestfriends.org/get-involved/volunteer or send an email to volunteers@bestfriends.org. Bradshaw noted it’s also important for cat owners to do their part and reduce the number of kittens who may need nursery care by having their cats spayed or neutered. The animal welfare society regularly holds spay and neuter clinics as well. Seasonal efforts such as the kitten nursery, and their year-round multitude of resources brings them closer and closer to their ultimate goal of Saving Them All. l

Utah’s Home Comfort Experts

CENTRAL AIR Cooling | Heating | Fireplaces | Repair & HEATING Spring Savings! 0% APR Financing for 72 months* or Trade-In Allowance of $1,000

*With approved credit. Additional financing and trade-in allowance offers available on select HVAC systems. Expires

5/31/18.

FREE

IN-HOME ESTIMATES excluders service/repair

Call Today or Visit Our Showroom:

Sandy: 801-590-6442 801-528-9073 8451 S. Sandy Pkwy. 3451 S Sandy 801-758-7921 1470Pkwy. Wall Avenue

SERVICE SPECIAL

SAVE $25

On Heating & A/C Service or Repair Excludes

www.COMFORTSOLUTIONSUTAH.com S ugar HouseJournal .com

Diagnostics Expires

5/31/18

2018 EvEning SEriES

Season Tickets: $49 Adult, $45 Senior, $29 Child Murray Amphitheater Parking: 495 E 5300 S Ticket Info: 801-264-2614 or murrary.utah.gov June 2 ................................... Hairspray, Sing-A-Long June 9 ................................. One Voice Children Choir June 21-23, 25-27 .............Thoroughly Modern Millie June 30 .................................... Murray Concert Band July 7.................................... Murray Symphony Pops July 13-14 ............................... Ballet Under the Stars July 26-28, 30, 31, Aug 1....................Into the Woods August 10-11, 13, 16-18 ......................Secret Garden August 25...................................... SLC Jazz Orchestra September 3 ..............Murray Acoustic Music Festival

FAMiLY nigHT SEriES

Bring the Whole Family Young and Old! The 2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m., FREE Murray Heritage Senior Center (#10 E 6150 S – 1/2 block west of State) June 11 – In Cahoots.......................Cowboy Music July 9 – Skyedance..............................Celtic Music Aug 13 – Company B....................................Oldies Sept 10 – Mixed Nuts .......................... Jazz, Swing

LUnCH COnCErT SEriES

Every Tuesday at Noon in Murray Park Pavilion #5 FREE June 5 – Michael Robinson ............Cowboy Poetry June 12 – Eastern Arts ...................... Ethnic Dance June 19 –CHASKIS......Music & Dance of the Andes June 26 – Chris Proctor .. Guitar for the New World July 10 – Wasatch Jazz Titans .................Jazz Band July 17 – Red Desert Ramblers............... Bluegrass July 31 – Time Cruisers.................................Oldies

CHiLDrEn MATinEE SEriES

Every Thursday at 2 p.m. in Murray Park Pavilion #5 FREE June 7 – Stephanie Raff ......................Storytelling June 14 – Nino Reyos .........Native American Drum June 21 – Miss Margene ..............Children’s Dance June 28 – Coralie Leue .............The Puppet Players July 12 – Jonathan the Magician ....... Magic Show July 19 – Rebeca Wallin ........Shakespeare for Kids July 26 – Popcorn Media .....................Family Rock Aug 2 – Honey Buns........................... Song/Dance This program has received funding support from residents of Salt Lake County, SL County Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP), Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Museums & National Endowment for the Arts.

May 2018 | Page 9

Weekday tours offer insight into Utah’s Capitol building By Lawrence Linford | Lawrence@mycityjournals.com

The Utah Capitol in early April. (Lawrence Linford, City Journals)

“S

he was the first woman in the United States to cast a vote in 1870 on Valentine’s Day,” said Baylee Montgomery, the Utah Capitol’s Visitors Services manager, during a new “Pioneering Women” tour at Utah’s State Capitol building. In the House Chamber, a painting shows Seraph Young, Brigham Young’s grandniece, casting her groundbreaking vote with a disapproving male official. Wyoming granted women full voting rights in 1869 and Utah shortly followed. “No one voted before her,” said Montgomery of Young. When Young cast her first vote in 1870 Utah legislators had no permanent capitol building. For decades lawmakers wrestled with constructing the capitol they aspired to build versus an affordable one. Then in 1911, after the railroad baron E.H. Harriman died, his widow Mary wrote a $798,546 check to the state to pay his estate’s inheritance tax. She could have easily contested the tax, since Utah rarely enforced it, but she paid without protest.

Harriman’s financial infusion spurred the Utah legislature to finally build the capitol they wanted. They issued a $1 million bond and Richard Kletting, a respected Salt Lake City architect, won a national design competition for the capitol. While Kletting’s neoclassical design, incorporating Greek and Roman elements, was a traditional choice, he also used light and openness to emphasize the democratic ideal of transparency in government. The Great Hall on the second floor is an immense open space. One can see all three government branches from the Rotunda: the House and Governor’s Office at the west end, the Supreme Court at the east end, and the Senate to the south. “He liked the use of natural light,” said Hoang, a Capitol volunteer docent, about Kletting. The roofs on either side of the Rotunda, in the House, Senate and Supreme Court Chambers are nearly all skylights made of frosted glass, filling the Capitol with soft natural light. The Great Hall is made mainly of luminous Georgia white marble including 24 columns “each 25,000 pounds or three hippos,” Montgomery said. The interior of the Rotunda is graced with several murals, including an azure sky with seagulls flying upward on the ceiling. Other murals depict 19th-century Utah life and early explorations of Utah. At the west end, “Voice of the people,” is engraved in Latin above the Speaker’s Chair in the House Chamber. The room is decorated with paintings, elaborate gold trim and symbols like beehives, lion heads and angels. As in the Senate, the public can sit in a gallery overlooking the large House Chamber where the legislators work. The legislative session starts on the fourth Monday of January and continues for 45 days. “Anyone can come and go as they please during the legislative session,” said Hoang. Elizabeth Weight, a Capitol volunteer docent and Utah Representative, shared that during the legislative session if representatives have treats on their desks they’re free for everyone to enjoy. “So that everyone treats everyone,” she said. “The paintings in the house are of people and historical events while in the Senate the paintings are of Utah’s natural

beauty,” said Montgomery. The Senate Chamber still retains its 29 original desks and has honey onyx marble columns, unique to Utah and no longer available. “When you hold the marble in your hand, it almost looks like honeycomb,” said Montgomery. In 1896, Utah elected Martha Hughes Cannon over her husband Angus, making her the nation’s first female state senator. Her statue stands in the courtyard north of the Capitol. Doctor, pharmacist and mother, she helped establish the state’s first Board of Health. Her statue will soon stand with Brigham Young’s in the U.S. Capitol representing Utah. At the east end, The Supreme Court Chamber is the most conservatively decorated. Laurel branches tied with ribbons weave throughout the room symbolizing strength through unity. The chamber is used just once a year because of its limited seating capacity. The State Reception Room, on the second floor, nicknamed “the gold room” is ornately decorated in the Victorian-style and “it was designed to impress foreign dignitaries,” Montgomery said. The governor uses the room for ceremonial signings and for formal announcements. The wavy glass in the windows is bulletproof. The first floor has a visitor center, the Hall of Governors (oil paintings of past governors are displayed) and several eclectic exhibitions including: some 900 movies and TV shows filmed in Utah (including a short video reel with movies as diverse as John Wayne’s “The Searchers” to “Austin Powers in Goldmember”), mining in Utah, Utah’s famous Art Bill and more. National unity symbols like a Liberty Bell replica, a Gettysburg Address plaque and a copy of The Declaration of Independence are also on this floor. If you’d like to go inside the House, Senate and Supreme Court Chambers you’ll need to join a tour, unless you go during a legislative session. The Capitol is open every day to the public, including holidays. Tours, however, are only Monday through Friday. For more information visit utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/ visitors-tours/visitors-center. If you’d like to volunteer at the Capitol please email bayleemontgomery@Utah.gov. l

Rams work hard to end postseason baseball drought By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

n the world of sports, sometimes it’s nice to be part of a streak, and sometimes you want desperately for it to end. The Highland baseball team is hoping 2018 is the year the program finally returns to the state tournament. The Rams haven’t participated in the state baseball tournament since 2005. To put an end to the dubious drought, Highland must finish at least fourth in the six-team Region 6. “Our goal is the playoffs,” said head coach Nicholas Sasich. “Since my first day at Highland, that has been our goal. We need to get back into postseason play. The players have worked extremely hard for that goal, and it has been a long road getting to where we can compete for that.” The regular season got off on a positive note. At 8-2 in nonregion games, the Rams jumped out to one of their best start in years. Highland lit up the scoreboard in a 15-2 win over North Sevier on March 9 and in an 18-5 rout over Ogden on March 13. Heading into Region 6 play, Highland had won six of its previous seven games. “I have liked our ability to win close games but also how we have come together as a team,” Sasich said. “We need to

Page 10 | May 2018

become more consistent top to bottom as we head into a very tough region. It’s important that we have all nine guys with the same approach.” Region games won’t be easy, and the Rams found that out in their first three games of the league schedule. Facing Olympus in a three-game series, Highland dropped each contest against the Titans, April 10, 11 and 13. On April 11, in the second game, Olympus got the upper hand in a 14-4 blowout. The other two games were close, though: a 6-3 Olympus win in the first game and a 1-0 slugfest in game three. Highland pitcher David Totzke was excellent on the mound, and the Rams worked together to allow just three hits on the day. Another Ram pitcher, senior Spencer Thomas has also impressed Sasich. The four-year starter has been integral in the team’s performance this season. Still, Sasich maintains that everyone on the team has contributed on the field. “[Thomas] has hit the ball extremely well but is our leader on the mound each and every time he is out there,” he said. “However, it has been a great team effort and all nine guys on

the field have contributed to our early success.” While the stakes are certainly higher in region games than they are in non-league matchups, Sasich approaches each day with the same commitment and focus, and he urges his players to do the same thing. He’s confident that if the players work hard and play as a single unit, good things will happen. “I don’t think we prepare differently as we approach region,” he said. “Ultimately, the things we stress on a daily basis are the things we lean on regardless of who we play. They have to be the foundation of everything we do all year. The key is to not let any game or any moment become too big. As cliché as it is, we can only take care of one pitch, one inning and one game at a time. We have to play our game and stay within our system.” Highland will face all five region opponents three times in sets of three games. The Rams finish the regular season May 9 at home against West. The 5A state tournament will start May 15 and 16 on the home fields of higher-seeded teams. The final rounds of the tournament are set for May 19, 21–22 at Kearns High School. l

S ugar House City Journal

Call 2 Haul replaces Neighborhood Cleanup program

Offense heats up for Highland softball

By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com

By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

ugar House and other Salt Lake City residents who used the Neighborhood Cleanup program to declutter and recycle various bulk materials, should enjoy the newly announced Call 2 Haul program even more. This will replace the Neighborhood Cleanup and offers more to the city on an ongoing, year-round basis. A survey was done last year to determine what residents like and dislike about the Neighborhood Cleanup and what they’d like to see change. The idea of a more robust and ecofriendly Call 2 Haul program was the winner. With this program, residents can schedule pickups directly any time of the year. The common bulky items such as yard waste and old furniture will still be able to be picked up. They will also take away and recycle any electronic or e-waste now, as well as up to four tires. “We wanted to offer more flexibility and limit frustrations on timing,” Sophia Nicholas, communications manager for Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department, said. “Better environmental stewardship is also a key to the Call 2 Haul program.” The Neighborhood Cleanup program had been in existence for 25 years, and grew to be quite popular. It had started causing problems with Salt Lake City storm water when chemicals or hazardous materials such as paint and household waste would enter it, and affecting local rivers and streams. Storm water is any runoff that finds

S ugar HouseJournal .com

its way down a conventional gutter or storm drain. Unlike household water, storm water is not treated. “Illegal dumping was also a factor that started to cause issues particularly on the west side of the city,” Nicholas said. Call 2 Haul aims to alleviate the storm water issues, and still offer great collection service. Sugar House residents should note the Call 2 Haul program will begin July 1. People can begin signing up for pickups on June 18 by calling 801-535-6999 during normal weekday business hours. Eventually an online form will also be available at www.slcgreen.com/c2h. Residents will simply be asked, “What sort of materials do you have for pickup, and how much do you have?” Several weekly windows of possible pickup times will be offered, and you can confirm which one works best for you over the phone. A confirmation email will come from the City, and residents have to place their waste on their curb no more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled day. They will compost, recycle, dispose of, or donate it all. It’s meant to be a convenient way for citizens to help do their part, and sustainably dispose of any unwanted bulk materials. “Call 2 Haul should achieve goals a traditional dumpster collection program couldn’t,” Nicholas said. “It’ll keep loose materials off the street, and hopefully lead the way for other cities and areas to offer similar programs.” l

fter some early offensive struggles, the Highland softball team started cranking off runs like it was nothing. Head coach Jenny Hardy hopes the fielding can catch up. The Rams started region play off 1-1, in the first two of what will be 10 total games in Region 6. Highland must finish no lower than fourth place to qualify for the 5A state tournament. The program has had its share of struggles the past several years. Highland last qualified for the state tournament in 2009. This season has featured more challenges for Highland, but the team is starting to show some life, especially at the plate. When the Rams picked up their first win of the season on April 16, they piled up an eye-opening 23 runs in a 20-run blowout of East. The victory left Highland just one win short of last season’s region total when it went 2-10 in Class 4A’s Region 5. Even in defeat, Highland hasn’t had trouble getting players on bases and to home plate. On April 10 at Skyline, the Rams amassed 13 runs, including 10 in the fourth inning alone. Five days earlier at Park City, Highland was even more prolific, scoring 19 runs. The Rams

registered five runs in the third inning and nine more in the fourth. Unfortunately, in both losses, Highland allowed 29 runs. At the March Warm-Up Classic in St. George on March 17, Highland lost to American Leadership 15-11 in yet another high-scoring affair. Interestingly, in the four games prior to this one, the Rams scored a total of just three runs—all in an 18-3 loss to Cottonwood in the St. George Tournament. Hardy knows the road ahead is challenging. In Region 6, the Rams must deal with the likes of West, Olympus, Skyline, Murray and East. But the team has already made progress. Though the Rams are allowing an alarmingly high number of runs, they also averaged nearly nine a game during the first eight outings. The Rams will finish their regular season with a home game against Murray on May 10. If they are fortunate to secure a 5A state tournament berth, they will play a road or home game on May 15. First- and second-seeded teams will host third- and fourth-seeded opponents in rounds one and two. On May 22, those teams that survive the double-elimination tournament will move to the Valley Complex in Taylorsville for the rest of the playoffs. l

May 2018 | Page 11

Roadrunners hope for ‘double win’ with book fair at Highland Park Elementary By Lawrence Linford | Lawrence@mycityjournals.com

ighland Park Elementary, home of the Roadrunners, is having a book fair May 1-4 from 8-9 a.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. Hundreds of children’s books will be sold including picture books, chapter books, book series and more. Fifty percent of sales will be donated back to the elementary school supplying all kinds of school materials: books, audio, whiteboards and more. “The Highland Park neighborhood is a great neighborhood and we have a lot of people that support the school. So we want to get the message out to Sugar House and Highland Park that if they want to purchase books for their kids or their grandkids that’s great,” said Jacob Stone, a member of Highland Park Elementary Parent Teacher Association who is running the book fair. “If they’d also like to purchase books and donate them back to the school, that’s a double win for us,” said Stone. Teacher wish lists will be displayed during the fair, so those interested in buying then donating the books back to the school can choose the best ones. The school puts a special emphasis on reading. Each classroom has a monthly reading calendar with goals the teacher sends home with each student. At the end of the month students return their calendars and those who participated get to enjoy a fun activity, such as a popcorn or pizza party, depending on their

grade level. “There is great power in sitting with a child and sharing a book together,” said Principal Debora Cluff. “I will never forget sitting down with my grandmother and her reading to me. When I was young I struggled to read and so her reading to me was something I cherished and helped me overcome my struggle to read. Reading helps children explore places they may never go and read about different characters and see them from another perspective.” Along with the school promoting reading at home there is “the opportunity for kids to find different avenues in which to shine,” said Cluff. For instance, many students participate in the science fair with some kids making it to the regional competition. The Reflections contest, an arts competition with categories such as photography, music and poetry, is also popular with students. Some Roadrunners make it all the way to state. Active involvement by parents helps maintain a lively arts program. A unique crosscurricular program, for some grade levels, is creating a class opera. Students help create the music and lyrics, tying it to a book or fable and then they perform the opera. “They’re kids that look so incredibly shy, and then they get up and sing to an entire audience and you’re just wowed and blown away,” said Cluff. “I think that really speaks

The world has gone digital.

The world has gone digital. That’s why we created Internet Essentials. Internet Internet service has become essential for success.

Internet service has become essential for success. EssentialsSM is truly affordable home Internet, training That’s why we created Internet Essentials. Internet and computers foraffordable income-qualified families.training Essentials is truly home internet, and computers for income-qualified families. SM

Highland Park Roadrunners at play. (Highland Park Elementary)

to the courage that these kids have and the opportunities that have been afforded them. That they feel they can excel and feel confident in who they are.” Highland Park Elementary is at 1738 E. 2700 South in Salt Lake City and has 640 students in grades from kindergarten to sixth

We offer more than swimming! CLASS TIMES:

along with special education services. The book fair will be in the front lobby. Scholastic, the publisher, is providing the books. To learn more about the likely books at the book fair and Scholastic book fairs visit scholastic.com/bookfairs/family. l

FA I R M ONT A Q U AT I C C E N T E R

• Tsunami Fitness

Tues 12:30-1:30. Thurs: 7:30-8:30 am

• Yoga

Mon, Tues, Fri: 9 am Wed & Thur: 8 am

FOR NEW PASS HOLDERS ONLY: Bring in this ad for a FREE seven day pass! expires 6.30.18.

www.slco.org/fairmont DAILY SCHEDULES POSTED ON:

385-468-1540 • 1044 East Sugarmont Drirve (2225 South)

Call Today to Save 25% DISH Special Offer

99 /mo

for 24 mo.

190+ Channels Watch all of your favorites

FREE Premium Movies Get HBO, Showtime & more for 3 months

FREE Next Day Installation! Scheduling may vary & up to 6 TVs

Call 1-855-8-INTERNET $9.95 /month Call 1-855-8-INTERNET InternetEssentials.com or visit No contract or visit InternetEssentials.com No hidden fees for qualifications and more information. for qualifications and more information.

Page 12 | May 2018

FREE Hopper HD DVR Record up to 16 shows at the same time

Call Today & Save Up To 25%! Call for more information

High Speed Internet

95 /mo

ADD To Any DISH Package Easy and ﬂexible package options

SAVE When You Bundle Apply additional savings when you add Internet

Options Available Nationwide Pricing and speeds vary

#1 In Customer Satisfaction 2016 independent study

Subject to availability. Restrictions apply.

1-877-334-3683 S ugar House City Journal

SPOTLIGHT

Monitoring ecological change with smart phones and social media By: Salt Lake County’s Watershed Planning & Restoration Program

Business Spotlights are a service offered to our advertisers to help them inform our readers about their businesses. For information on scheduling a Spotlight, please call us at 801-254-5974 or email us at ryan.casper@mycityjournals.com

As you explore the trails along the Jordan River this spring, keep an eye out for new signs at stream restoration projects completed by Salt Lake County’s Watershed Planning & Restoration Program. You’ll see informational signs about the projects, and signs that encourage people to take and share photos of the restoration areas. Both sign types were included to create awareness of stream restoration techniques used by the Watershed Program, why restoration was needed, and how it can improve the river ecosystem. For both wildlife and humans! When left to its own devices, a river is a dynamic thing. Banks move as erosive forces shape and reshape the channel and floodplain. But when development puts stress on natural stream systems, erosion can accelerate beyond the norm. Much of the

Jordan River’s historic floodplain has been impacted in one way or another, and the Watershed Program is using natural channel design to repair damaged streambanks, restore natural function to the river, and improve habitat for wildlife. Post-project monitoring is an important part of any restoration project. With the photo monitoring stations, we’re inviting Jordan River Trail users to become part of the monitoring process! It’s simple: Put up a sign asking people to set their phone or camera in an angle bracket, take a photo, and post it to Twitter with a site-specific hashtag. Then we use the photos to create slideshows that show change over time. This is truly a crowdsourcing effort. We don’t own the photos. Instead, Salt Lake County developed an online tool to harvest the hashtags and view

the photos in a slideshow format that simulates timelapse photography. We’re relying on a network of citizen-monitors to provide the data that creates a permanent photographic record. Photos taken during the growing season will record how plants on the reconstructed streambanks are filling in. During high water we’ll see how the floodplains are handling high river flows. During winter, when foliage is off and water levels are typically lower, we’ll have a clearer view of how the reconstructed streambanks are holding up. Spring is a great time to head out as plants in the restoration areas are starting to leaf out. Currently, there are seven photo monitoring stations (and eight project info signs) at several Watershed Program restoration projects on the Jordan River. Five photo stations along the stretch

of river from Arrowhead Park at 4800 South to approximately 5100 South in Murray, are documenting ongoing restoration work begun in 2015. We have one photo station at Winchester Park at 6500 South in Murray for the channel repair and revegetated streambanks that we completed in 2015. In Draper, we have one station at the river realignment project at 12600 South, just down the trail from the Jordan River Rotary Park. To see the slideshows created from the crowdsourced photos, visit our Monitor Change page at http:// slco.org/watershed/restoration/ monitor-change/. Learn more in the Spring 2018 issue of Watershed Watch, the newsletter of the Salt Lake County Watershed Planning & Restoration Program, http://slco. org/watershed/resource-center/ watershed-watch-newsletter. l

FREE Trial Lesson!

– Prepare for summer now with swim lessons in Salt Lake City, Taylorsville and Sandy – • Small Classes 4:1 • Ages 18 Months to Adult Lessons offered Monday-Saturday • Unique Learn to Swim Curriculum Register online or call for a free trial lesson today!

844-KID-SWIM www.SafeSplash.com Sugarhouse 1121 Ashton Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (inside 24 Hour Fitness®)

S ugar HouseJournal .com

Sandy 10365 South 1300 East Sandy, UT 84094 (inside 24 Hour Fitness®)

• Experienced Instructors • Indoor/Year-Round Lessons

Taylorsville 5766 South 1900 West Taylorsville, UT 84129 (inside 24 Hour Fitness®)

May 2018 | Page 13

Ron McBride’s impact plan for Wasatch Front schools

POSTPONE YOUR HEADSTONE

By Jessica Ivins | j.ivins@mycityjournals.com

Dont Text & Drive

David James, member of board of directors for Ron McBride Foundation, Dr. David M. Compton, Ron McBride, Koki Cline, and Andrea Miller at Granite Foundation Building. (Jessica Ivins/City Journals)

Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving. 1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Helping Families Heal for Over 130 years

LarkinMortuary.com Page 14 | May 2018

he Ron McBride Foundation is joining forces with the Granite Education Foundation for the benefit of Utah children. The Ron McBride Foundation will be working with Salt Lake, Ogden, Granite, and Jordan School Districts. “We want to be involved in your problems and take an active role,” said Ron McBride, co-founder of the nonprofit organization and former Utes and Weber State football coach. “I have seen education problems in every place I have been. I have seen prejudice problems, bullying, and children that do not get equal opportunities. We need to reach the kids at a younger age.” Dr. David M. Compton, the Ron McBride Foundation’s executive director said, “Mac has a passion for being an agent for change and it is contagious.” McBride spoke on March 27 and 28, at the Granite Education Foundation Building where his foundation approached schools to partner and address issues facing education. The meeting had members of the Granite Education Foundation attending as well as other education advocates. Andrea Miller was one of those advocates. She is Granite School’s social work coordinator and oversees 55 social workers throughout Granite School District. She has seen what trauma can do to kids. Miller believes districts and communities that work together achieve better outcomes. Another advocate was Koki Cline, a school social worker who is on the front line when it comes to the fight for children’s well-being. Cline helps with suicide intervention and provides support to children that need to peel back

the layers of trauma. He is dedicated to helping those children who have more than the average struggle. Cline described the Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACE score that tallies a child’s abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. “A score of 5 or 6 out of 10 is high,” said Cline. These scores indicate that the child may be at risk of behavioral, physical or mental health problems. Compton said barriers that children face in the schools include language, nutrition, sleep deprivations and physical capacities. Sleep deprivation leads to a decreased capacity to attend and less on-task behavior. A home with violence or trauma may affect a child’s mental and physical well-being. The McBride Foundation would like to help those children that have these barriers. The solution is funding from the McBride Foundation. McBride would like to see his foundation reach a goal of $300,000. Last year McBride Foundation raised $150,000. They funded Bryant Middle School’s library renovation, made ACT prep courses available and gave scholarships to those in need. “We want to change the paradigm, as well as the outcome,” Compton said. Part of that change is the “Healthy Learners Paradigm.” The McBride Foundation will contribute a goal of $50,000 with the support of the schools to the well-being of children and their families. Funds could be used to educate parents. A school may need behavior support for children’s needs. It all comes down to “Healthy Learners” and this is the feedback McBride and Compton have

received from practitioners who report that health is a major factor in academic achievement. The underlying problems are the hard to fix issues in the home. The bottom line is to give kids the support that they need. The McBride Foundation supports several campaigns such as the School Resource Fund, the Game Changer Scholarship and the Love you Man Campaign. The School Resource Fund is for library materials, fitness equipment, computer, musical equipment, copy machines, and laboratory supplies. The Game Changer Scholarships has been a McBride classic over the past two years. The foundation will provide scholarships to students in need with partnership with the Calvary Baptist Church. The MAFU (Mental toughness, positive Attitude, Fanatical effort, and Unity support) steps up when others have a problem or challenge. The Love You Man Campaign is McBride’s mantra. It is aimed at youth, teachers, parents and coaches to include all children to ward off bullying and alcohol and drug abuse. McBride’s frontline speaker series will raise money for speaking engagements to tackle issues that teachers, counselors, parents and youth serving agencies face each day. Those interested in supporting the Ron McBride Foundation can join the 3rd annual Love You Man Golf Tournament June 22 at Talons Cove Golf Course in Saratoga Springs. Contact utahlegendsgolf@gmail.com. l

S ugar House City Journal

Highland boys tennis engineers an impressive turnaround By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

f the non-region portion of the season was any indication, good things are in store for the Highland boys tennis team. The Rams have impressed head coach Jeanine Elsholz, who praised her team’s hard work and dedication in practice and throughout the early portions of the season. Highland went 7-2 in non-league action, with its only two losses coming in close fashion in tournament play. Both defeats came in third-set tiebreakers. The Rams won the Riverton Tournament earlier this season and placed fourth among 24 teams in the St. George Tournament. Outside of those two tournaments, the Rams swept every opponent in non-region matches. Not bad for a team that was winless in 2017. “The turnaround from last year to this year has been quite remarkable,” Elsholz said. “It is pretty rare in sports to make that big of a jump in one season.” Elsholz credits the improvement to the boys’ desire to get better and for the time and work they have put in as individuals and as a team. Elsholz said the team demonstrates a never-say-die attitude. “I have been so impressed with how mentally strong they are and how they battle to the very end of every match. Their effort level has been outstanding,” she said. “Even with the early success they have seen this season, they continue to work hard at practice every day. I can’t express enough how

proud I am of them, for paying the price it takes to improve. Not many players are willing to spend so much offseason time, but these boys have been so dedicated, and their hard work is paying off.” The Rams started region matches the third week of April. Highland faces Region 6 foes Olympus, Murray, Skyline, West, and East. Though her team fared well in matches leading up to region play, she knows bigger challenges lie ahead. “They have made big strides, but there are more mountains to climb,” she said. “They all need to continue to improve their skills level, but I love what I have seen from them this year. We will be facing some great teams. We definitely have our work cut out for us in the next few weeks.” The Class 5A state tournament will be held May 18-19 at Liberty Park. Elsholz said she hopes to qualify all seven of her varsity players (all three singles players and both doubles teams) for state. “To accomplish this, they just need to continue doing what they have done all season— giving their best effort and playing smart during their matches.” Elsholz is pleased with all of her players and even pointed out improvements at the JV level. In fact, she said many JV players have been right on the heels of varsity players, challenging them for their starting spots. This has pushed everyone to get better. While observers from the outside are likely

SPOTLIGHT I

The Highland varsity boys tennis team from left: Will Olsen, Daichi Masuki, Jake Bauman, Will Dale, McKay Bradford, Jacob Jepsen, Abram Toronto. (Photo/Kami Hatch)

surprised with Highland’s success, Elsholz is not. She said her talented players worked hard for 10 months leading up to the season. She also said the boys have the right mindset when they practice and play and are doing things the right way on and off the court. It makes her job so much easier and more enjoyable. It helps to have the boys’ positive attitudes and high expectations.

“They love to compete and love to win,” she said. “They are working hard to achieve their goals and meet the expectations they have placed on themselves—that is one of the things that has made this team so good. We have spent so much time on the court together this past year that we honestly feel like a family. I love to see how they pull for and encourage each other. It is such a joy to work with them.” l

Comcast Cares

t was 6:20am on Saturday, April 21 and I was steaming my Kelly green Comcast Cares Day t-shirt. It was my first “Cares Day” (as it’s known to Comcasters), and I wanted to feel ready. I had been the External Affairs Director in Utah for just over a month. My shirt was not the only thing that was green. I may have been the newbie, but Comcast Cares Day isn’t new; it’s 17 years old, and this year we reached a significant milestone: one million volunteers. In my short time here, I’ve come to understand that Cares Day isn’t just something that Comcast does; Comcast Cares Day is a huge part of who we are. As a global media and technology company, Comcast is known for providing best-in-class cable and internet—just ask anyone with X1 who speaks to their remote. But in reality, we do something far more significant. Comcast is in the business of connecting people—to one another, to the larger world,

S ugar HouseJournal .com

and to their community. My family and I moved to Salt Lake from Brooklyn six years ago. We love it here—the outdoors, the ever-increasing slate of arts and culture offerings, and the ingrained sense of service. Even so, I can honestly say that I’ve never felt more connected to my community than I did Last Saturday on Cares Day. I sprayed windows and pulled weeds at The Road Home’s Palmer Court with a group of students from the U. I saw STEM workshop student’s wide smiles as they watched their ideas take shape in the 3D printer at Northwest Middle School. I sorted through cardboard boxes of clothes and toys in the basement loading dock of the YWCA with a group of nurses from Huntsman Cancer Institute. We were all moved when Sally Hannon, Development Coordinator at the Y, thanked us, saying, “I can’t believe all you’ve

done. I’ve never seen this part of the floor before.” I am proud to work at Comcast. In my new role, I will be focused on external relations strategies, including community impact work—like Cares Day—as well as communications and local government affairs. But the way I see it, I’m just the newest member of a super high-performing team, who have put an unbelievable amount of effort into the planning and execution of Comcast Cares Day. For them, this day is about people. It’s about supporting our project leads and partners; it is about delivering volunteers, students, and our nonprofit and school partners a seamless and meaningful experience; it is about making visible and lasting change to organizations and lives. And it is a little bit about hoping for good weather. Lucky for us, both sun and spirits shined brightly in Utah this Comcast Cares Day. l

May 2018 | Page 15

SAFE DRIVING HABITS City Journal Staff

General Meeting May 2, 2018 starting at 8:30 am at Westminster on the Draw.

Saturday May 19, NooN – 4 pM Music on Monument plaza: 4-5:30

drawing for Idaho Brew Fest: 4:30 (must be present to win)

For information regarding membership, visit our website or email admin@sugarhousechamber.org

Questions? events@sugarhousechamber.org | finance@sugarhousechamber.org marketing@sugarhousechamber.org | membership@sugarhousechamber.org

Committed to the

GROWTH Of Your Business

“Everyone told me that print ads no longer worked and to not waste my money on this type of advertising, but the City Journals were attractive to me because of their local readership and community spirit, so I took the plunge and advertised in just one of the thirteen journals. You can imagine my surprise, when I received two inquiries the day after the first issue of the journal came out with my ad! In addition, the fantastic staff helped my design-challenged self create an attractive ad so that I would see traffic from this investment. In every way, I’d recommend advertising with the City Journals.” –Rebekah Wightman, J.D. CORBETT & GWILLIAM, PLLC

Your next customer is seeing this ad....

receive

Spring is upon us, summer is on the way; and with warmer temperatures and (hopefully) blue skies on the horizon, drivers can’t blame slick roads or blinding flurries for their faulty driving anymore. Driving safely requires good driving habits. Habits. Not occasionally safe maneuvers. The following are some prudent practices to implement in your daily travels.

checking windshield washer fluid or the antifreeze level in your car’s reservoir can prevent serious issues happening on the road. Wash your car especially after storms or if you’ve parked under a pine tree where birds can drop their white business on the hood or sap could drip onto the roof. Left untreated, these outdoor stains can ruin the paint on your vehicle.

Blinkers and blind spots Driving 101. If you plan on changing lanes, let others in on your secret. Everyone will appreciate it. Others want to know what you are planning. Likewise, if you see a blinker come on indicating your lane is that car’s desired destination, let it in. This isn’t the Daytona 500. We are not racing for $19 million. It is common courtesy, if we want people to use their blinkers, then we should reward them for doing so. Remember the blinker doesn’t automatically assume safe passage to the next lane. And while your car’s sensors in the rearview mirrors are helpful, they are not omniscient. Check your blind spot with your own eyes. There’s a reason it’s called a “blind” spot.

Drive defensively This means keeping distance between you and the car in front of you.

Tire pressure This one is almost as simple as the first. Check your tire pressure on a regular basis to know if there is a small leak. Maybe you drove over a nail and didn’t realize it. We often don’t look at the tires on the passenger side since we don’t approach the car from that direction, checking regularly allows you to examine those opposite side wheels. It will keep your car’s handling in its best condition. Each vehicle can have different appropriate PSI (measurement for tire pressure), but when temperatures drop, so does the pressure in your tires. Keep car maintained Since you’ll be regularly checking the tires, might as well keep regularly scheduled maintenance on your car. This can range from oil changes to transmission flushes. Simply

Touching their bumper does nothing for you. And if you need to get that close to read their license plate or sticker, your eyesight is troubling and you probably shouldn’t be behind a steering wheel. Also you can’t always see what’s in front of the car before you. They may have to slam on their brakes due to an unexpected obstruction. If you rear end them, insurance rarely works out in your favor. This can also mean slowing down on wet roads or not weaving in and out of traffic. Distractions This is the No. 1 reason for accidents. This is not limited to using the cell phone, though texting, checking news alerts or making a phone call are all terrible decisions to make while driving. It also extends to dozing off or checking the price at the gas station you just passed. Be alert, stay vigilant. Other drivers may suddenly stop, they may not see you as you yield or turn. By staying engaged and sharp, your reactions can be sharper and you may even anticipate what other drivers are looking to do. One way to stay engaged is to vary your daily commute. Changing your routine alerts your brain, breaking you from the monotonous snooze you may find yourself after traveling certain routes hundreds of times. These habits are important and it is not overdramatic to say that they could save a life. l

$300 OFF any display ad

campaign

Melissa Worthen

CALL TODAY! Page 16 | May 2018

City Journals Account Executive

801-897-5231

S ugar House City Journal

World-Class Eye Care in Utah at the Moran Eye Center

SPOTLIGHT

When it comes to vision care—from eye exams to complex diagnoses and surgeries— Utahns have a distinct advantage. The John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah is one of the country’s leading eye care facilities, serving patients at its campus location and 10 satellite clinics. Moran is home to more than 50 physicians who provide comprehensive care in nearly all vision care subspecialties. The exceptional care they provide ranks among the nation’s best: a 2017 Ophthalmology Times survey of top ophthalmologists ranked Moran’s clinical care at No. 10 in the nation. Ophthalmic specialists and optometrists see patients at all Moran locations, but the Midvalley Health Center—just north of Fashion Place Mall—is our headquarters for LASIK/PRK vision-correcting procedures by top surgeons

who operate in a spacious, easily accessible suite with the latest technologies. Patients may request free screenings and consultations to learn more about these procedures and to find out which option best suits their needs. As the largest clinical care and research facility between Michigan and California, Moran is also a major referral center. To fulfill the growing need for specialty vision care in the Intermountain West, Moran has added several new physicians. Most recently, Douglas Marx, MD, joined Moran to provide pediatric oculoplastic care related to cancer and other eye socket and eyelid abnormalities, including reconstructive surgery and congenital defects. In addition, Moran has more than doubled the size of its pediatric clinic and opened a fourth surgical suite and state-of-the-art pharmacy. Cataract surgery to replace the eye’s

natural clouded lens is one of the safest and most common operations in the U.S. today. Moran offers a variety of proven surgical and lens options that help eliminate the need for eye glasses after surgery. These options can enhance driving, reading, or both—including the ability to correct irregular vision due to astigmatism. l

Moran Eye Center by the Numbers Moran employs over 500 people and conducts more than 142,000 patient visits and 7,000 surgeries annually. Its 15 research labs are working to translate discoveries into new treatments.

giving back Guided by the belief that “no person facing a blinding disease or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding, or treatment,” Moran’s Global Outreach Division works to eliminate curable blindness by sustainably expanding access to eye care in developing countries around the globe. In Utah, the division provides charitable care to thousands in need through twice-yearly free surgery days and regular trips to the remote Navajo Nation.

Moraneyecenter.org; 801-581-2352

How can I save lives? Have you been told you have an antibody? If you are Rh Negative and have been told you have a blood antibody, you may qualify for our Anti-D specialty program. You could be donating plasma used to create life-saving Rh Immunoglobulin medication. In doing so, you can earn up to $660 a month. Medications derived from these proteins literally saves the lives of babies during pregnancy.

GRIFOLS Biomat in Taylorsville 2520 West 4700 South Taylorsville, UT 84129 (801) 965-9160

www.grifolsplasma.com S ugar HouseJournal .com

New Donors and Donors who have not donated in the last 30 days: BRING THIS COUPON IN FOR A

$20 BOnUS on your second donation Coupon good for the GRIFOLS Biomat in Taylorsville.

Hours of operation for Monday – Thursday: 6:30am - 7:30pm | Friday: 6:30am - 7:00pm Saturday: 7:30am - 3:00pm | Sunday: 8:00am - 11:00am

May 2018 | Page 17

Birthday Shopping May is a month of celebration for my family. There’s my birthday, my dad’s birthday, my friend’s birthday, my parent’s anniversary, and, of course, Mother’s day. I love celebrating other people’s birthdays and take time to find the best gift to surprise them. You know who doesn’t like celebrating birthdays? My wallet. During the past few years of extravagantly celebrating birthdays, I’ve picked up a few tricks to make my wallet happier. Let’s start with online shopping. I always shop online: it’s easier to find that perfect personalized gift in cyberspace than it is at the local shopping mart. I’ll usually start (I’ll admit it) with some social media stalking. I’ll go through the birthday person’s feed and see if there’s anything they have been really into recently, or there might even be a post explicitly telling friends what to get them for their birthday. Once I have a good idea of what to get the birthday person, or at least what theme to go with, I’ll start searching. If the birthday person made it easy on me and posted a wish list, I’ll start comparing prices online. Usually, the same item can be bought for cheaper on specific websites, or provide free shipping. I use Google Chrome as my browser so I use an extension that will compare prices for me. If I’m looking at an item on a website, the extension might automatically find the same item cheaper somewhere else. If it does, a small pop up will appear in the corner of my

CASSIE GOFF

screen telling me it found a better deal. There are all kinds of coupon and price comparison extensions to download on Chrome. They’re amazing. I never check-out online without a coupon. I subscribe to a handful of list serves that will send me sales and coupons. I’m always thinking ahead when I receive those emails. If I see a crazy discount on an item I think one of my friends will love, I purchase it then and wait until their birthday, or Christmas, whichever one comes first. Additionally, I always search for coupon codes. If you Google “store name” coupon codes, you’ll get hit with a bunch of websites providing coupon codes. I use Retail Me Not and Deals Cove, just to name a few. My last tip for online shopping is to leave items

sitting in the cart. If you have an email linked to the site you are shopping on, you’ll usually get an email reminding you that an item is in your cart (as if you had forgotten). The site will usually send a 10-20 percent coupon code to inspire you finish the transaction. This requires patience though, since these emails usually won’t show up in an inbox for a day or two. If you don’t want to go online shopping, personalized gifts are always great options. I love making personalized cakes for my birthday people. They’re fun, tasty, and generally inexpensive. You can buy baking supplies in large quantities and use them for many different occasions. I use the same tactic for party supplies as well. I love to surprise my birthday people by decorating their car or home or workplace. I have bags full of streamers and balloons that I buy in quantity. Lastly, if you’re not like me but like many of my friends, you can opt out of receiving gifts on your birthday altogether. Instead, request the money that would be spent on your gift to go towards a donation. Facebook has a specific invite for this: you can invite your friends to donate your birthday gift money to a charitable cause. I have been invited to donate to The Humane Society, the Alzheimer’s Association, Cancer Societies, the World Wildlife Fund, etc. There are hundreds of nonprofits to choose from which this social media platform has listed. l

Mention This Ad &

WE WILL PAY 28 West 700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-363-4400

$ 50

OF YOUR BILL! (Bills over $500)

WWW. R I C K WA R N E R B O D Y S H O P.COM

Now Hiring

ORDER ONLINE:

daylightutah.com

15%Expires offMaypurchase 31, 2018 – MADE FRESH DAILY –

5471 S. State Street Murray, UT 84107

801-904-2318

Page 18 | May 2018

BEAT WRITERS Earn extra cash. Be involved in the community. Write for the City Journals. Send a resume and writing sample to

writers@mycityjournals.com

S ugar House City Journal

Life

Laughter AND

PERI KINDER

SUGARHOUSE

Hold on Tight

Toddlers are draining. They’re exhausting, demanding, messy and literally shaking with energy. When my kids were little, I was tired all the time. I’d fall asleep at stoplights and dream of the day I could sleep without someone’s little foot stuck in my ear. The next decade passed by in a blur of softball games, dance recitals, science fairs, birthday parties and happy family activities. It’s a montage of smiling faces and sunshine. Little did I know, our happy family time was waning. I didn’t realize I was stuck on a roller-coaster, slowly clicking my way to the first steep drop. A gentle “Clickity-clack, clickity-clack” starts to get louder as the coaster moves closer to the top of the hill until suddenly I’m up so high and afraid to look down. Once a daughter turns 13, the coaster’s brakes release and you freefall into a death spiral, an upside-down loop, a backwards spin over the rails, and a straight-down drop that moves your stomach into your ribcage. You get whiplash from changing directions. There’s lots of screaming. There might be some brief, quiet moments but only because you’re steadily climbing back to that first steep drop. Clickity-clack, clickityclack. You recognize the parent of a teenage daughter because their teeth are clenched and their fists so tightly clasped they’ve lost all blood flow to their fingers. They’re currently experiencing a 7 G-force thrill ride, Teenage Terror Tornado, and they can’t get off for at

PROFESSIONALS

Value GARAGE DOORS

A PLUS GARAGE DOORS

Service Available 24/7 Certiﬁed Experts 100% Warrantied

801-260-2030

YARD SERVICES

Affordable Yard Care / Tree Trimming & Removal Flower Beds, Hedges, Railroad Ties, Mulching, Sod, Mowing, Concrete Senior Discounts

Call Dan:

801-518-7365

LANDSCAPING

All In One

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SPRING FULL YARD CLEAN-UP & HAUL, 20% OFF, IF SCHEDULED BY MARCH 31ST Also Schedule Aeration and Power Raking – licensed and insured –

DAVE at 801-455-6705

S ugar HouseJournal .com

PLACE AN AD: Call

least six years. Other than being an alligator midwife or snake milker, there’s no job more dangerous or thankless than being the mother of a teenage daughter. Moms and 14-year-old girls get embroiled in death-tothe-enemy exchanges on a daily basis. Everything becomes a battle and exclamation points abound. Teenage Mutant Ninja Daughter: I was late for school again!!! Harried Mother: You slept in. TMND: Why didn’t you wake me up???!!!! HM: I tried to wake you up for 30 minutes.

REMODELING

Carlson Handyman Basement Finishing And Remodel Projects

801-254-5974 801-979-8855

Automotive Services

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Randy’s Tire and Mufﬂer

Glen’s Appliance Repair

Complete Auto Repair & Service Manager Owned and Operated Serving Bluffdale/South Valley for 3 Generations 14250 S Redwood Rd 801-254.9971

Major Appliance Repair & Installation REASONABLE RATES 38 Years Experience

RandysTireAndMufﬂer.com

Call Glenn at 801-510-3513

Dog Training

Tile and Flooring Powell Tile and Laminate Flooring

The Good Dog

Certiﬁed Dog Trainer & Behaviorist

Tile, Back Splashes, and Bathrooms Laminate Flooring, Finish Work, and Handyman Services

801.707.5049

Call Chris for a free estimate 801.708.1123

ROOFING

DISH TV

801-449-9875

All types of roofs

$650 OFF any reroof over 2,000 sq. ft.

DISH TV. 190 channels. $49.99/mo. for 24 mos. Ask About Exclusive Dish Features like Sling® and the Hopper®. PLUS HighSpeed Internet, $14.95/mo. (Availability and Restrictions apply.) TV for Less, Not Less TV! 1-877-334-3683

TMND: I was tired!!!!! HM: You should go to bed earlier. TMND: I’m not an old lady like you!!! At this point, the mom stops talking because she’s ready to punch a hole in the refrigerator. She’s endured slammed doors, rolled eyes, super-black eyeliner, sulkiness, unexpected anger, crop tops and shrill yelling. I speak from experience, both as a former teenager and the mother of four teenage daughters. As a teen, I wrote my mom a few letters explaining how much I hated her. She wrote me one right back. I lied, snuck out of the house, refused to attend church, yelled at my siblings and changed into sexy tops after I left the house for school. Somehow, my mom didn’t kill me, for which I am endlessly grateful. My own daughters had their share of teenage drama. I’d often go to bed at night wishing for a lightning both to hit me in the head. I’d have been perfectly fine with that. Sudden death often felt easier than years of teenage moodiness. Now, each of my daughters have a daughter of their own. I watch as they deal with the everyday calamities that must be dealt with when you have a daughter including mood swings, swearing and bathroom bawling, and the daughters have their issues, too. But occasionally, a daughter would snuggle up to me, tell me she loved me and ask how my day was. She’d hold my hand and look interested for about 10 seconds before asking, “Can I have $50?” Clickity-clack. Clickity-clack. l

Windows and Doors

FENCING

14 Years Experience, Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

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

Ace Windows and Doors Senior Discounts Saturday Install Available

Call Lee 801-214-4532

LAWNCARE SERVICES G.S. Lawncare Service 24 Years Experience

Spring Yeard Clean Up Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Aeration, Power Raking, Sprinker Repair Reasonable Prices! 801.916.5463 or 801.758.1475

CONCRETE WORK

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

Call Dan.: 801.518.7365 Book Publishing

AJ Fencing

Free Estimates

801.471.9688

VEHICLES WANTED

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

(801) 506-6098

“It’s worth your time to call!” FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS

OLYMPUS ROOFING

801.887.7663 SERVING WASATCH FRONT SINCE 1973

PAINTING

Paul Nunley 3rd Generation

Page Publishing Become a published author!

-- PROFESSIONAL PAINTER --

International distribution, print and digital formats. Books sold at major retailers. Contact Page Publishing for your FREE author submission kit.

Call Paul

CALL 1-844-440-5622

Licensed & Insured Residential & Commercial.

801-819-9158 May 2018 | Page 19

ECRWSS Local Postal Customer

Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Riverton, UT Permit #44