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BLUE PLATE DINER CLOSES DOORS AFTER 20 YEARS

By Daniel Smith | d.smith@mycityjournals.com

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rom its origin as a juice bar, to its transformation into an award-winning “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”-worthy restaurant, the Blue Plate Diner has achieved an almost legendary status throughout its 20 years on the corner of 2100 South and 2100 East. This May, the diner will be permanently closing its doors.

John Bouzek, who at the time was working as a food sales representative, moved from Chicago to Salt Lake City in the 1990s, and, according to co-owner Joe Mandl, “fell in love with the place, and for some reason, opened up a juice bar.”

Named “Juice, etc.” the juice bar lasted roughly five years. Frustrated with the early hours, high levels of spoilage, and demanding workload that come along with juicing, Bouzek sold the business. However, he soon acquired it back and decided to turn it into a diner.

But Bouzek’s new diner needed a name. One of his favorite restaurants in Chicago bore the name “Blue Plate.” Seeing that there were no businesses in Salt Lake City of the same

name, Bouzek figured it would be a good name for his restaurant.

Some three years later, Mandl moved to Utah from Southern California to snowboard on Utah’s famous slopes. Beginning at Blue Plate as a server, Mandl worked his way up to co-owner. “That was 17 years ago,” Mandl said. He has been a co-owner of the restaurant ever since.

Throughout the years, not too much has changed at Blue Plate. Modeled after Salinas Drug—a drugstore once located in Salinas, Utah—Blue Plate’s aesthetic has remained consistent. The mid-century-style counter located just inside the entrance (which was bought from Salinas Drug), the vintage barstools, and the memorabilia and antiques which decorate the walls and shelves, work together to create an environment which is at once nostalgic and inviting.

Blue Plate’s menu has been almost as unwavering as its appearance, though there have been notable additions and retractions.

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A view of the diner’s entrance. (Daniel Smith/City Journals)

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Parley’s Historic Nature Park has a rich and varied history

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hances are if you have a dog, you have visited Parley’s Historic Nature Park. But how much do you actually know about the place in which your dog romps and plays?

Nestled below a busy I-215 to the north and I-80 to the west, lies the much-utilized Parley’s Historic Nature Park.

In addition to parts of the park being an off-leash area for frolicking dogs, part of it is a nature preserve. If you look carefully, you can see historical markers dotting the area demonstrating a rich and vibrant past.

Prior to the arrival of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pioneers in 1847, the area, including the park, was referred to by the Native Americans as “Obekokechee” or “The Big Canyon.”

After the arrival of the pioneers, a church leader, Parley P. Pratt, identified an easier canyon in which to enter the Salt Lake Valley. Previously, Emigration Canyon had been used. The name, Parley’s Canyon was born along with the construction of the Golden Pass Road with a tollhouse locat- Schpilker, the wire fox terrier, is happy after ed on the north end of her dip in Parley’s Creek. (Photo courtesy the creek. In 1850, the of Karma Wayman) new route opened.

Later, John W. Young, a son of Brigham Young, built a rail line that followed along the Golden Pass Road. While primarily used to haul coal, it also served as a passenger train that took visitors to Park City.

Also of historic note is Dudler’s Inn established in 1864. In 1870, a brewery was added called Philadelphia Brewery. Later, a wine cellar was added. The daughter of the founder of the inn, Loretta Dudler, who later married Harold Schauer, was the last to live in the inn before it burned down in 1952—an unfortunate victim of vandalism. Parts of the inn still remain including a rock wall, foundation and wine cellar.

In 1888, a sandstone aqueduct was built to sustain the growing population in the Salt Lake Valley.

In the 1970s, there was a push for residential development; this never came to fruition, however, due to overriding interests in nature and open space preservation.

Of special interest to Holladay residents is that Parley’s Historic Nature Park was once home to the Olympus High School cross country team’s own course. It was so difficult, it was noted in the Deseret News as being one of the toughest courses west of the Mississippi. Not only did the course feature a creek crossing, but also a greater-than-45-degree-angle hill. Olympus High School rarely lost a race here as the course was so intimidating.

It was affectionately and not-so-affectionately known as “The Pit.” Ultimately, Salt Lake City purchased the land parcel by parcel, and in 1986, the park was dedicated by Gov. Scott Matheson.

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Above: Travelers en route through the Golden Pass Road.

(Photo courtesy of the Utah State Historical Society, Youngberg, Undated) Left: A typical train passes through the Parley Historic Nature Park en route to Park City.

(Photo courtesy of the Utah State Historical Society, Youngberg, Undated)

In 2007, the land was officially designated Parley’s Historic Nature Park.

The park is stunning in all seasons. Though most difficult to navigate during the winter, it is the quietest time to visit. Its crowning glory, however, is in the summer with cavorting dogs and humans. There are two places in

which dogs can wade and swim along Parley’s Creek.

The bulk of this article was written from information primarily obtained from SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC LANDSCAPES REPORT Executive Summary Parley’s Historic Nature Park (Hansen Hollow, Parley’s Hollow, Parley’s Gulch) SLCHLR NO. 36.l

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Continued from front page “It hasn’t really changed,” Mandl said.

“We’ve always kind of been predominantly breakfast.” But when they first started, many people were coming in for homecooked dinners. When the diner was a strictly local, smaller operation, 90% of the menu items were made in-house. “At one point, we were making our own breading for our onion rings,” Mandl said.

Even amidst the rising popularity, they have managed to maintain a commitment to fresh products. “Seventy-five percent of our menu is still made in-house. We make our corn beef from scratch,” Mandl said.

“We buy dry beans and cook them” instead of opting for the less labor-intensive option of serving beans from a can.

“Being here 20 years, we’ve weathered many a storm,” Mandl said. “I’ve watched restaurants come and go. I’ve watched people make it and people not make it. It’s like watching a time lapse on your phone.” He noted that he had watched at least 15 businesses cycle through the building occupying the corner opposite Blue Plate.

While Mandl attributes some of the restaurant’s success to the quality of the food they serve, he also thinks they have managed to thrive for so many years on account of their flexibility and friendliness.

“You open a restaurant, you have an idea, and then it becomes completely, 100% experimental,” he said. They were constantly adding items to the menu. Mandl said that, “At one point, prior to COVID, we were at over 100 items,” resulting in a menu which was “over four pages long.” Blue Plate’s willingness to adapt is complemented by a homey, comfortable milieu. “We look at everybody as a friend that comes over to dinner at your house.”

But over the course of the last couple of years, Mandl and Bouzek started to wonder if it was time to say goodbye to their diner. For one, after the onset of

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The historic building will be torn down to make way for multi-level, multi-use structures. (Daniel Smith/City Journals)

the COVID-19 pandemic, they were compelled to cut back their dinner hours, closing at 2 p.m. instead of the previous 9 p.m.

The menu shrunk to reflect the reduction in hours.

Secondly, Mandl and Bouzek have been approached with many offers to buy the property. “People have been trying to develop this corner for five-plus years, maybe even 10. We’ve held out for a long time.” The co-owners were finally approached by an offer they felt good about, partially because they are familiar with the developers and their work, and are confident that the space will be put to good use.

The development plan involves tearing down the building, which has been

around since the 1950s, and erecting a multi-level, multi-use structure in its place.

Commercial and retail developments will occupy the ground floor. The rest will be set aside for apartments.

While Mandl and Bouzek will have more time to direct attention to their other joint business endeavors, it’s clear that Blue Plate has been an integral part of their lives for the last 20 years.

Mandl said that the thing he is most proud of regarding Blue Plate are all of the formative experiences which have taken place there. Mandl and Bouzek announced the restaurant’s closing on social media and were immediately flooded with comments from people reminiscing on the

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“For there to be a couple posts of us announcing that we were closing on social media, and for there to be over 800 comments of people’s memories, is pretty amazing. That’s the most important thing,” Mandl said. “A lot of people actually, thoroughly love this diner. It’s kind of bizarre that we created something like that.” And, he added, “I’m sure nobody was saying that when Olive Garden went out of business.”l

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Parley’s Trail connects people to nature’s quiet and city’s energy

By Daniel Smith | d.smith@mycityjournals.com

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here are no shortage of options for Utahns who are looking to spend time outside. And, luckily for urban Salt Lake City dwellers accessing the great outdoors is as easy as connecting onto a trail.

Salt Lake City boasts dozens of paved, urban trails open to bikers, runners and dogs walkers.

Parley’s Trail, which runs from the mouth of Parley’s Canyon through Millcreek and Sugar House, meeting up with the TRAX S-Line, and finally arriving at the Jordan River Parkway, is particularly popular. Some sections are perfect for those seeking the peace of nature; other sections are a bit more urban and noisy.

The Sugar House portion of the trail follows the S-Line up to the peaceful Hidden Hollow Reserve. It continues on past a stretch of faux red rock formations and wraps around the southern perimeter of Sugar House Park. This portion of the trail, though still crowded, is somewhat removed from the city’s traffic and commerce.

Once you move along the southern end of Sugar House Park, the scene becomes much more hectic. On a typical Sunday afternoon, the trail is populated with road bicyclists, casual bicyclists of-

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ten on electric bikes, runners, families out for a stroll, dog walkers, and even the occasional group whizzing by on electric scooters.

The trail continues along the park’s perimeter, passes over 1700 East and then runs parallel to I-80. Cars and trucks barrel down I-80 and, for the most part, the trail and freeway are separated only by a wire fence. This means that nothing buffers the freeway’s din, and the resulting roar is deafening.

This makes Parley’s less than ideal for anyone averse to loud noises, or who struggles with sensory processing disorders. If you hit the trail in the early morning, however, you can beat most of the traffic, both on the road and on the trail.

Despite the congestion and noise, there are parts of Parley’s which provide scenic views, notably of the Wasatch. The trail also connects the expansive Sugar House Park to the popular Tanner Park, a dog park featuring a short trail and a river, where visitors can enjoy views of the mountains and the Salt Lake Valley.

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ill Reed has spent much of his adult life immersed in art.

“I love to go and visit art galleries all over the world,” he said.

As the current president of the art coop, Local Colors of Utah, Reed has had the opportunity to spend even more time in his favorite habitat: the art gallery.

Although Local Colors of Utah now occupies a modest yet surprisingly expansive space at 1054 E. 2100 South, the gallery, which showcases the art of the 10 coop members, started out in Trolley Square.

After the mass shooting there in February 2007, ownership changed and the rents were raised. The gallery moved across the street to a large house, repurposed for commercial use, which is now the home of the Purring Buddha.

After about a year in that location, it was decided that the co-op would call Sugar House its home. Though he was not yet involved with the co-op, Reed thinks that the decision was motivated by the potential increase in foot traffic outside of the storefront. Moreover, the property owner has

kept rents at a reasonable price. His mother, who he inherited the property from, wanted artists in the building, and her son has honored this wish. In addition to Local Colors, there are several art studios around the corner. For the past 10 years, Local Colors has enjoyed being a part of Sugar House’s artistic community.

Reed, a former hydrologist who rediscovered his love of painting after he retired in 2005, became involved with the co-op four years ago. His large, abstract paintings stand out in the gallery, both because of their size and their singular style. He often paints with found objects, scouring Home Depot for new materials. Throughout his years as a painter, he has cultivated a style which he says is all his own, following a methodology which is at once meticulous and flow-based, leaving room for happy accidents while still maintaining careful control of the process.

While serving as president of the coop entails taking on more responsibility than other co-op members, it does not necessarily mean that Reed occupies a posi-

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tion of power. “We’re all equals,” Reed said. “We’re a democracy…we vote on all decisions. All ideas that come up, we vote on.”

For instance, when Local Colors was forced to shut down for a month and a half due to the COVID pandemic, the co-op members took advantage of the closure to repaint the gallery. This meant voting on a color. They settled on a stark white.

And when it was suggested that the hanging system be updated, each member cast a vote on what system should be installed.

Such voting takes place at monthly meetings. Additionally, each member is expected to work at the front desk or to buy out their shifts.

The egalitarian business model extends to the gallery space itself. Not only do they feature a different artist every month, all paintings are rotated on a monthly basis.

“Everybody gets a chance at being everywhere in the gallery,” Reed said.

Reed said that this business model is ideal for artists, and that, at least under his leadership, the practice of voting on every decision has not seemed to hinder progress or interfere with the gallery’s operation.

He said that he’s surprised that there are not more art co-ops, but quipped, “Well, you do have to work with other artists.”

Jokes aside, Reed noted that creating a cohesive gallery experience with the work of so many artists can be challenging.

Abstract works like Reed’s and Rebecca Harding’s hang side by side with the photo-realistic work of Mary Jenkins. Neena Plant’s pottery is displayed on tables beneath Adam Hoffman’s digitally produced fractals. Loiranne Chure’s jewelry stands facing Jeff Clay’s travel photography.

The mingling of diverse artistic styles and perspectives is part of what gives Local Colors of Utah its charm. Reed said that the co-op model allows for a level of creative freedom which is hard to come by in most galleries. “Once you’re juried in, you're pretty much allowed to do what you want.”

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Usually, the co-op’s leadership consists of a president, two vice presidents, a secretary and a treasurer. As of late, however, leadership has been reduced to a president and a secretary.

The pandemic has not been easy on the gallery, and they’ve been compelled to cut costs wherever possible. “Because we are a co-op, we don’t have employees.

Therefore we couldn’t legally apply for the loans they were handing out to small businesses,” Reed said. “We had to stay open on our own.”

The co-op’s membership has shrunk in response. “We would like to be at 15 members and we’re about at 10 right now.”

But Reed is optimistic for the gallery’s future. Praising the gallery for its “layout, the interaction with other artists, the fact that it’s a co-op, the fact that everything seems to be fair,” Reed expressed hope for the gallery going forward. He would like to see the gallery thrive the way it was preCOVID. “Right before COVID was our best year ever at this location,” he said.

Recently, the gallery has opened its walls for guest artists, in hopes that upand-coming artists can gain exposure to the public. “We wanted to give opportunity to artists who aren’t well established, who are trying a gallery scene out for the first time, or who just don’t have the time to work shifts or the money to be a member,” Reed said. “[Local Colors] is a good place to start and develop a reputation for yourself.”

Of course, they hope to grow their membership in the near future, as things slowly return to normal. However, Reed said that what he wants most for the gallery is to “see everyone achieve their goals,” artistically, professionally and personally.

For more information, visit www.localcolorsart.com/. For more information on Reed’s work, visit billreedabstractart. com/. The gallery is also featured in the Sugar House Art Walk, which is starting up again and typically takes place the second Friday of every month. l

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Roadwork in Sugar House unlikely to end anytime soon

By Daniel Smith | d.smith@mycityjournals.com

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rive through Sugar House lately and you have no doubt encountered a lot of roadwork. With increased building construction, the city has plans to ensure that the infrastructure is updated to keep in step with the increased traffic and population.

One such infrastructural facelift is taking place on the stretch of Highland Drive which runs in front of the Patagonia Outlet store (2292 S. Highland Drive) and Sugar House’s DABC Utah State Liquor Store (1154 S. Ashton Ave.).

As of mid-April, a deep chasm had been dug into the side of the road in order to redirect a pipe channeling canal water which flows into Sugar House from the mouth of Parley’s Canyon. Utah Department of Public Utilities engineering inspectors Cory Lawrence and Ben Oyler explained that the project may take longer than expected. Construction workers had run into lateral sewer lines and gas lines, which they were forced to work around.

They said that they hoped to be done installing the pipe within the next two weeks.

Several weeks of cleanup and curbing will follow upon the installation of the pipe.

This process is projected to be finished by the end of May. However, both inspectors noted that this is only a loose prediction and that it could take longer.

Generally, it is easy to stick to a schedule with this sort of project. In light of recent concrete shortages, however, it has become difficult to say exactly when the work will be finished. “Usually, you can call and say, ‘I need this much concrete by tomorrow,’” said Oyler, and have the concrete delivered on schedule. That has not been the case recently, sometimes taking up to several weeks to receive an order of concrete.

Once the canal water is rechanneled and the curbing finished, a new project will immediately begin just a few blocks north. An apartment building is under construction, and part of the road needs to be torn up in order to install water lines for the structure.

And things won’t end there. Oyler and Lawrence said that Sugar House’s master plan involves redoing most of Highland Drive (1100 East). The roads in front of Central Book Exchange at 2017 South and the Sugar House Soup Kitchen at 2012 South will be torn up and redone, and the roadwork will also migrate farther south, past the state liquor store.

Sugar House looks likely to continue its pattern of growth over the next couple of years. Consequently, those who live, work or visit the area will be living with the constant renovations and construction. l

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Residents encouraged to conserve water as drought persists

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ditor’s note: this is the second in a fourpart series looking at the state’s drought conditions.

The entire state of Utah is experiencing drought, and 90% of the state is seeing extreme drought. While the state’s snowpack received a boost from wetter conditions in February and March than it saw in early winter, water totals for the year are below normal.

That means there will be less runoff than normal, lower reservoir levels, and the need for residents to conserve water.

“Utah’s statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) peaked at 12.6 inches on March 27, which was 81% of normal and about 10 days early,” stated Jordan Clayton, data collection officer with the Utah Snow Survey and US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Unfortunately, our SWE didn’t last at 12.6 inches for more than a day, and recent warm temperatures have caused the statewide SWE value to plummet.”

Utah entered the current water year needing a snowpack well above average to compensate for persistent dry conditions. Another below average year sparked Gov. Spencer J. Cox to issue an executive order on March 17 declaring a state of emergency due to drought conditions.

“We’ve been monitoring drought conditions carefully and had hoped to see significant improvement from winter storms,” Cox said. “Unfortunately, we have not received enough snow to offset the dry conditions. I ask Utahns to evaluate their water use and find ways to save not only because of current drought conditions but also because we live in one of the driest states in the nation.”

While the entire state has seen drought conditions persist, the severity has varied within the state. By early April, SWE for major watersheds in the northeastern Uinta Mountains and southeastern Utah stood at around 90% of normal, while southwestern Utah was at just 50% or normal. The majority of the state’s basins stood at around 70% of normal.

March may have seemed stormy to area residents, but precipitation for the month was just 73% of normal. This further exacerbated an already disappointing water year.

As the state’s lower than normal snowpack melts this spring, much of the runoff needed in streams and reservoirs will not make it there. Prolonged drought conditions have left Utah’s soils thirsty. Soil moisture was at just 40% of saturation at the end of March. That was down 6% from the same time last year and was near the minimum levels seen since sensors were installed to take the measurements over a decade ago.

“Soil moisture levels in the state have started to wet up due to the melting snow but are still extremely dry compared with previous years,” Clayton said. “Forecasters have

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Below-average snowpack and dry soil will impact the spring runoff. (Joshua Wood/City Journals)

had to reduce the anticipated gains from melting snow to account for the likelihood that a significant portion of this year’s snowmelt runoff will soak into headwater soils and not make it to downstream reservoirs.”

Utah’s reservoir storage in early April was down 14% from the previous year. Below-normal snowpack and dry soil will likely keep those levels lower this year.

In his drought executive order, Cox made recommendations for residents to conserve water. These included reducing indoor water waste, fixing irrigation inefficiencies, converting unnecessary turf areas to waterwise landscapes, and considering purchasing water-saving devices like smart-timer controllers or low-flow toilets. Even taking shorter showers can help make a difference.

Other suggestions issued by the governor’s office included fixing water leaks, only running full loads of laundry or dishes, and turning off the tap while brushing teeth, shaving, soaping up, doing dishes or rinsing vegetables. Further recommendations and water-saving tips can be found at SlowTheFlow.org.

Residents can anticipate a summer of saving water, lower reservoir levels, and potential economic damage resulting from drought conditions.

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Below-average snowpack and dry soil will impact reservoir levels. (Joshua Wood/City Journals)

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Comprehensive soccer training taught virtually by pros

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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ormer Utah Royals professional soccer player Alex Kimball will again headline a six-week virtual training course that begins June 14 for young female soccer players, ages 12 to 17. A sneak peek of the first week is being offered for free to give those interested a glimpse of the program.

“This course has brought girls from across the country and has provided great insight into many aspects of the game that are often missed when competing at a high level as a teenage female athlete,” Utah-based Sport Ready founder Robin Cecil, a physical therapist of 25 years, said. “They are learning from phenomenal professional athletes and specialists how to listen to their bodies, how their own training must be individualized, how their self-talk really matters, and how to increase their confidence both on and off the field.”

The first run of this program this spring brought several positive responses including from a soccer player named Teya who said, “This course is like nothing I have ever done before. It teaches me what I’ve got to do off the field and it will help me more in the long run.”

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what I know now.”

Cecil compares high-level athletes to a sports car. “Both burst with speed and agility.

Both have the drive to perform by covering the distance in the fastest and most efficient way possible. To compete, a car and driver need to be ready. Preparation and training are paramount. Before the race, all systems are checked and a racing strategy is in place.

Knowing when to step on the gas and when to step on the brake is paramount to staying on the track. It is the same with young athletes. Blindly going the distance without the right preparation and training, a plan, and not taking care of issues as they arise leaves athletes facing a long and dangerous race to the finish.”

Kimball will provide “Alex’s Daily Touch” along with hosting live question-and-answer sessions with NWSL, WSL, National and NCAA D1 female soccer players. The training will take about 30 minutes per day, four to five days a week, depending on the individual schedule of each participant.

The cost of the online training is $199.

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“This training program provides female youth athletes with the strategies necessary to help them meet their sport demands in today’s competitive youth sports structure along with the tools to monitor their readiness to compete,” Cecil said.

“We educate and help you train yourself in ways that you’ve never probably learned before,” Kimball said. “I wish I knew then

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Ski bum to industry leader, Solitude’s Kim Mayhew says goodbye after 40 years

By Josh Wood | j.wood@mycityjournals.com

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fter 40 years in the local ski industry, Solitude Mountain Resort’s general manager, Kim Mayhew, is calling it a career.

Mayhew has spent the past six seasons as one of the few female ski resort general managers in the country.

“I fell in love with the industry very early on,” Mayhew said. “My dad taught me to ski when I was 3.”

Mayhew went to school to be a dental hygienist, but decided she wanted to pursue a career doing something physically active, which she had done in college teaching skiing on the weekends. “So my husband and I quit our jobs in New Hampshire where we grew up in the spring of 1980,” Mayhew said. “We traveled all across the United States and Canada. We went to every ski resort you could possibly imagine, and when we got to Utah, we knew this was it.”

Mayhew taught skiing for two seasons from 1980 to 1982 at Sundance Mountain Resort and then moved to Deer Valley in the fall of 1982. She spent the next 33 years in a wide variety of jobs at Deer Valley, finishing her time there as the director of human resources.

When Deer Valley completed its purchase of Solitude in early 2015, Mayhew became its general manager. “Solitude is breathtaking,” she said. “Riding up the chairlift here is mesmerizing. I love the Rockies. The rugged feel.”

Mayhew estimates that there are about 10 or 12 female general managers among the 460 ski resorts in the United States. For her, it has been both interesting and rewarding. “I don’t get reminded of the gender piece very often, which is a good thing,” Mayhew said. “It certainly has had its challenges. Part of my job is being on a lot of boards, and I’m sitting around a table with all men, being the only gal.”

During her decades working in Utah’s ski industry, Mayhew has seen a lot change. She recalls Colorado being the big draw for East Coasters heading west to ski. Resorts like Vail and Aspen overshadowed Utah’s destinations.

When she visited home in New Hampshire, people would ask Mayhew where, or even what, Utah was.

However, Mayhew already felt drawn to Utah. “In the late ’70s, my favorite publication was Ski Magazine,” she said. “They talked a bit about the Utah ski market. Snowbird was recently built in the winter of 1976, so they had not been around for a long time. They were publicized as one of the up and coming places, and of course Alta being the anchor of old timer’s skiing in Utah. I knew quite a bit about Utah. We never even considered Colorado.”

The 2002 Winter Olympics let countless others in on what Mayhew already knew about skiing in Utah. She has since been part of the resulting growth as Utah became the place to go for out of state skiers.

“Here at Solitude, we have seen growth,

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Kim Mayhew said she will ski more international resorts after her retirement. (Photo by Brendan Ladd, courtesy of Solitude Mountain Resort)

Kim Mayhew will retire after 40 years in the Utah ski industry. (Photo by Brendan Ladd, courtesy of Solitude Mountain Resort)

and this canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, supports two ski resorts,” Mayhew said. “If there’s growth in the state of Utah, people are coming here for the recreational opportunities, so there’s going to be growth in the number of folks that are utilizing the canyons.”

Mayhew has served as a leader in a variety of roles and has seen Solitude change a lot.

A colleague noted her influence.

“During her time at Solitude, Kim oversaw three ownership changes and many signif-

Kim Mayhew was drawn to the Rockies 40 years ago. (Photo by Brendan Ladd, courtesy of Solitude Mountain Resort)

icant projects, such as the replacement of the Summit chairlift,” said Sara Huey, communications manager at Solitude Mountain Resort.

“Her heartfelt and consistent emphasis on employee well-being is a legacy that will last at Solitude long after her retirement.”

A lot of fond memories were created here in Utah, too. One that stood out for Mayhew involved her mom’s favorite movie star. “My

mom was a fan of any movie that Robert Redford was in,” Mayhew said. “She knew that he had a ski resort in Utah, and when I told her I was working for Robert Redford, she just about panicked. I actually did have the opportunity to introduce her to him. That was kind of a highlight of my career.”l

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How different cities around the valley are approaching summer events

By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com

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or many Utah residents, big summer events like fairs, festivals and concert series are a summer staple. So it was a big disappointment to have all those events canceled last summer due to COVID-19. Now with cases declining and vaccinations widely available, cities around the Salt Lake valley are figuring out the best way to bring these popular events back.

“We’re actually just getting it nailed down right now,” said Keaton Asay, a special events coordinator for Sandy City, speaking about the city’s Fourth of July celebration. “In the past it’s our biggest event, with 35,000 to 40,000 people. We had to think about how we could scale it back.”

According to Asay, the event will include events like the 5k race, a Spikeball tournament and a food truck night. However, they’ll be going without a parade as well as stages for live music. The fireworks show will also be coordinated in such a way as to prevent lots of people gathering in one area.

Part of the difficulty of organizing big citywide events during a pandemic is that organizers have no way of knowing what state or county restrictions might be in place months down the road. With limited time to prepare, Asay said it made more sense for Sandy to plan conservatively, rather than to risk having to make major adjustments at the last minute.

Organizers for South Jordan’s SoJo Summerfest faced a similar dilemma. As one of the first big events of the summer season (usually taking place in early June) the city usually starts planning in the thick of winter.

“At that time, case counts were pretty high. I wish we had a crystal ball at that time,” said Janell Payne, a recreation director for South Jordan.

Unsure of what the next few months would look like,

Live performance stages are one feature that cities are having to decide whether or not to include in their 2021 summer event planning.

(Justin Adams/City Journals)

they made the call to delay the event from the beginning of summer to the end of summer (Sept. 13-18).

“I know mask mandates have been lifted for the state.

Things are going well now, and hopefully they’ll be even better,” Payne said.

Like Sandy, South Jordan will be adapting its event to whatever circumstances in September may necessitate. One possibility is shifting the event from its regular venue at South Jordan City Park to the Equestrian Park, which has fewer entry and exit points, allowing the city to better control attendance.

For its more limited events held in the past year, the city has begun using an online ticketing and reservation system to help manage crowd sizes and other logistics. That will likely

be used again for SoJo Summerfest and possibly for future events as well.

“The benefits of knowing how many people to plan on is very helpful. If people are open to that, we’ll definitely continue that,” Payne said.

In Taylorsville, city leaders are betting on improving conditions with a full steam ahead approach.

“After checking with the county and state health departments, we have been authorized to hold Taylorsville Dayzz this year,” event committee chairman Jim Dunnigan said.

“And, if the numbers continue to trend as they are now—with fewer positive COVID tests and coronavirus hospitalizations—we will be allowed to host it without requiring masks or social distancing. But either way, it’s officially a go.”

Taylorsville Dayzz (June 24-26) is expected to include all the features of a “normal year” including vendors, parades, a car show and live entertainment.

Likewise, Midvale City’s Harvest Days festival is aiming to include its regular attractions, albeit with some precautions.

“Safety requirements include signage reminding people to keep within their own groups, eat only at designated areas, and have multiple handwashing/sanitizing stations,” communications officer Laura Magness said during a Midvale City Council meeting in March.

They’ll also be limiting the number of vendor tents so that they can be adequately spaced apart from one another.

Residents can stay updated on various city-hosted events this summer by following their respective cities on social media. l

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Minding the mind

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hroughout this series, I’ve written at length about the importance of mental health, well-being, and self-care.

Self-care is becoming increasingly more popular in the form of mediation. It’s as if everyone I talk to either already has an established ritual or are working to figure out their preferred technique.

The history of meditation is rooted in Buddhism. Eastern Buddhist monks structure their lives around meditation and have done so for centuries. It is believed meditation forms can help achieve an ideal state of mind. Traditionally, meditation forms are based on the two principles of creating awareness and attention to the present moment and nonjudgmentally accepting emotional states. Meditation began making its way through popular culture as mental health and well-being benefits began to be documented and spotlighted by famous names.

Through historical and modern discourse, meditation and mindfulness go hand in hand and are often used interchangeably. A mindful individual is thought to be oriented in the present, sensitive to changes in context, and aware of multiple perspectives. By the 2000s, mindfulness and meditation practices were commonly utilized in mental health settings. Mindfulness training involves deliberately staying in and being aware of the present moment. Ideally, this provides an opportunity to acknowledge and accept difficult physical and emotional sensations.

In thousands of formalized studies (and even more informal), meditation has proven to be effective in helping to reduce anxiety levels, alleviate depressive symptoms, decrease bodily pain, reduce reactivity, reduce high blood

pressure, cultivate less psychological distress, and increase brain functioning. On a lesser scale, meditation is effective for increasing neuroplasticity, developing emotional intelligence, improving sustained attention and working memory, improving sleep, increasing overall health, and most importantly, reducing stress levels.

Various forms of mindfulness practices and techniques exist. There is no right way to go about meditation. (There are more traditional forms, for sure, but those don’t always work for everyone.) However, a foundational aspect to most meditative techniques is breath.

Mindfulness is all about quieting the mind and being present in the moment, so focusing on breathing is one of the best ways to spark such a mindset. Some will focus on the bodily experience of breathing; focusing in on how your

chest rises and falls with every breathe. Some will focus on deep breathing; timing with various patterns such as a counting to four with a deep breath in, holding for two at the top of the breath, and breathing out for four.

From there, any number of meditation practices can be utilized. Some will focus more on the bodily experience, asking for attention on the muscles; as you contract and release every muscle in your body, moving from head to toe, or from toe to head. Some will ask for attention on thought processing, as you focus on quieting the mind, stopping the pesky and unwanted thoughts, to cut out all but one. Some will ask you to focus on what you’re perceiving with each of the five senses. Some will lead you through a guided exercise, asking you to imagine different perceptions or visualizations.

As with any form of self-care, the key is finding what works best for you and your own well-being. I know some people who take a 10-minute pause in their work day to focus on their breathing. I know some people who breathe intuitively for a few moments in between Zoom meetings. I know some people who go to yoga (sometimes even with goats). I know some people who go on weekend meditation retreats.

I firmly believe taking time to yourself, even if it’s a few moments or an entire weekend, to close your eyes, breathe, and calm the mind, is extremely important for well-being and mental health. So if you haven’t given meditation a try yet, the present moment is a good time to start.

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The mask mandate ends in SL County, but we still need to remain vigilant

Aimee Winder Newton Salt Lake County Council | District 3

Toward the end of Utah’s 2021 General Legislative Session, a bill was passed signaling the end of mask mandates across the state. House Bill 294 stated that all COVID-19 public health orders statewide would come to an end once three criteria were met: 1) the state's 14-day case rate is less than 191 per 100,000 people, 2) the statewide seven-day average COVID-19 ICU utilization is less than 15%, and 3) 1,633,000 prime doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been allocated to the state. Additionally, H.B. 294 provided that all blanket mask mandates would expire on April 10, 2021. If the state failed to meet any of the three criteria, however, then local health departments could recommend a mask mandate for their jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the jurisdiction’s legislative body.

As we approached April 10, the Salt Lake County Council received hundreds of emails from constituents on both sides of the issue requesting that the Council either vote to extend or not to extend the mask mandate in Salt Lake County. It also became clear that the state as a whole would satisfy only two out of the three

criteria, and therefore a mask mandate could be recommended by the county health department, pending the approval of the county council. For us, that meant we would await the recommendation of Salt Lake County Health Director Gary Edwards and then determine the county’s next steps.

The Council received a letter from Edwards on April 7, in which he stated he did not believe a mask mandate was necessary and that he would not be recommending a mask mandate for Salt Lake County. Because state legislation said that the council could only consider a mandate if the health department director recommended one, the Council did not have action to consider. The mask mandate ended in Salt Lake County as state law dictated.

At a recent press conference, the County Council emphasized the need for vigilance as we continue to fight against the spread of COVID-19. The vaccine will help us return to normal. I’ve been fully vaccinated and recommend that residents get their vaccine as soon as possible. I also hope we can all be considerate and mindful of others. If you are around

people in a confined space and you don’t know if they have been vaccinated, please wear your mask. While masks are not required by the State of Utah or the Salt Lake County Health Department, individual business and property owners have the right to require masks on their property. Please be respectful. I support these businesses and their right to require a mask to help protect their employees and customers. The Utah Board of Education has also not lifted its requirement that masks be worn in schools. Additionally, masks are still required by the state in gatherings larger than 50 people.

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he Utah Board of Education requires high school students to take a financial literacy class to “gain the information and skills to implement a life-long plan for financial success.” To help with that requirement, America First Credit Union has developed a free curriculum for teachers.

“FUNDamentals is a new program that we’re really excited about. We’re trying to get the word out to school districts and get the content into teachers’ hands,” said Nicole Vipers.

Vipers works at AFCU’s corporate office in Ogden and travels to the Salt Lake Valley to work with school districts as needed. She said the program is a win-win-win for students, teachers and the credit union.

“As an organization, we benefit from individuals who are financially literate. We believe that process starts very young. We’ve created a curriculum that’s aligned with the state’s requirements, but it’s also very flexible,” Vipers said.

FUNDamentals curriculum has two full lesson plans for grades K-five and eight full lesson plans for grades six-12. There are 48 additional content packs or mini lessons.

AFCU reports that as of March, 54 educators were using the program. The lessons are designed to be flexible. The modules don’t have to be done in a certain order and can be adapted as needed for grade level and time.

Financial literacy itself is a bridge between math and ELA, so Vipers said the program was designed to be used “cross-curriculum” by teachers in those core classes.

“We’ve tailored it to the state financial literacy requirements, but also aligned it with the common core requirements for math and ELA. We hope it’s used by teachers for multiple subjects,” Vipers said.

To see the FUNDamentals program in action, visit www.americafirst.com/funda-

mentals and watch one of the several animated videos on topics from checking accounts to student loans and budgeting basics.

Teachers who want to use the curriculum can register at www.education.americafirst. com to request a log in. The credit union says it will approve requests within 48 hours.

“April is financial literacy month, and we want teachers to log on, use the curriculum and give us feedback. To encourage that, we ran a promotion where teachers could log in and use the content, then send us a picture of them in their classrooms.

“All teachers who did that and filled out the ‘nomination form’ were entered into a random drawing for $500. We’ll announce the 10 winners on May 5,” Vipers said.

Vipers hopes to get the word out to educators all over the state. “It’s a great resource and it’s designed to fit teachers’ needs. There’s so much content. There are videos, handouts, presentations and certificates teachers can print when students pass off a certain skill.”

Teachers can also use the sign in page to request a virtual or in-person visit from an AFCU employee to speak to students. “We can send a loan officer, branch manager or credit counselor. Topics are based on teachers’ needs, whether that’s budgeting, loans or building savings. And it’s all free,” Vipers said.

Nominations for one of the $500 classroom grants are available on the America First Credit Union website.

The content is available to public, private and charter schools. Vipers said they also want to make the program available to parents who homeschool.

“These are critical life skills,” Vipers said. “With this program we’re expanding our commitment to elevating financial literacy and making it easily accessible to educators and students.” l

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Mom might have loathed poultry, but when the wind snapped her beautiful globe willow tree in half, she mourned it like a family member. Every spring, mom’s garden would bloom with color. She loved ladybugs and butterflies. She’d also hand my daughters a saltshaker and tell them to feed the snails.

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We often put the dead on a pedestal (which is dangerous because they can roll off and fall on people). But mom wouldn’t want to be remembered as being a perfect person who never messed up, got angry, felt alone, burned dinner, swore, failed, tried again, and again, and again.

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rom its origin as a juice bar, to its transformation into an award-winning “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”-worthy restaurant, the Blue Plate Diner has achieved an almost legendary status throughout its 20 years on the corner of 2100 South and 2100 East. This May, the diner will be permanently closing its doors.

John Bouzek, who at the time was working as a food sales representative, moved from Chicago to Salt Lake City in the 1990s, and, according to co-owner Joe Mandl, “fell in love with the place, and for some reason, opened up a juice bar.”

Named “Juice, etc.” the juice bar lasted roughly five years. Frustrated with the early hours, high levels of spoilage, and demanding workload that come along with juicing, Bouzek sold the business. However, he soon acquired it back and decided to turn it into a diner.

But Bouzek’s new diner needed a name. One of his favorite restaurants in Chicago bore the name “Blue Plate.” Seeing that there were no businesses in Salt Lake City of the same

name, Bouzek figured it would be a good name for his restaurant.

Some three years later, Mandl moved to Utah from Southern California to snowboard on Utah’s famous slopes. Beginning at Blue Plate as a server, Mandl worked his way up to co-owner. “That was 17 years ago,” Mandl said. He has been a co-owner of the restaurant ever since.

Throughout the years, not too much has changed at Blue Plate. Modeled after Salinas Drug—a drugstore once located in Salinas, Utah—Blue Plate’s aesthetic has remained consistent. The mid-century-style counter located just inside the entrance (which was bought from Salinas Drug), the vintage barstools, and the memorabilia and antiques which decorate the walls and shelves, work together to create an environment which is at once nostalgic and inviting.

Blue Plate’s menu has been almost as unwavering as its appearance, though there have been notable additions and retractions.

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A view of the diner’s entrance. (Daniel Smith/City Journals)

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