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elebrating the fourth of July in Sugar House is no simple task. Neighborhoods plan breakfasts, parades and our community plans arts festivals, races and brilliant fireworks. This year more than 30,000 people crowded in and around Sugar House Park to see the fireworks and more than 10,000 people walked along Highland Drive at the arts festival. Many agreed that the fireworks at the park this year were one of the best, and over 60 vendors attended the arts festival. The Sugar House celebrations started out early in the morning with a dog walk at Sugar House Park. Members in the community came to show off their patriotic pride by dressing up their dogs and participating in a short 1K foot race. Best Friends Animal Society and PetCo helped with the event, and if you got a glimpse of these decorated pups, you would agree that you don’t have to be human to wear red, white and blue. Throughout the day, members in the community could take a walk along Highland Drive between 2100 S and Wilmington to see the many different arts and crafts from those here in Sugar House. “It’s really fun,” Elise Rusk one of the attendees said, “I feel like there’s a fun small town kind of feel to it, and you feel like you
Sugar House Art Walk. —Natalie Mollinet
know everyone you see.” Vendors had everything from bags to jewelry to retail, while the Sugar House Chamber - who put on the events - held raffles for prizes, including restaurant gift cards and other various items. This is the second year the Sugar House Chamber has be in charge of the fireworks and the events surrounding it. “The fireworks have been a tradition for a very large number of people for many years,” Summer Shumway head of the Sugar House Chamber said, “They love and appreciate them but they have no idea the amount of work it takes for all the events to happen that day.” The fireworks use up a majority of the Chambers budget, taking up 60% of the $76,000 dollars it takes to make the events happen. Getting all of the vendors organized as well as coordinating food trucks and traffic, is a lot of work, but the chamber is happy to continue the tradition and hopes that everyone enjoyed the festivities. “We put a lot into these events and we just sincerely hope that people enjoyed the day!” Shumway said, and many who attended the events had a good time. At the park just hours before the fireworks, food trucks from the Food Truck League lined the streets in the park. Some families who had
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been there early in the morning scouting out spots, were together as families having picnics and enjoying the warm weather. Police were there to keep traffic under control and those in the park safe. “Both Sugar House Park Authority and Sugar House Chamber of Commerce – the firework providers – cooperate with and stay in contact with the Salt Lake City Police Department,” George Sumner, President of the Sugar House Park Authority said, “Salt Lake City has provided one important improvement for traffic by keeping the S-line trolley open late.” The evening finished off with one big show in the sky – the fireworks. Even if you aren’t in the park, the fireworks can be seen from almost everywhere in the community. Many sat outside their front yards or roofs, and some sat in fields and watched from afar. In the park, music provided by MIX 105.1 FM played patriotic music as the booms filled the sky, as well as before the fireworks. The chamber wanted to thank those who came out to the events, and of course to their sponsors that provided marvelous help, and those in the community thank the Sugar House Chamber for all their hard work. l
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ne family in Sugar House is in distress as they await to hear any news about their son and nephew who has been arrested in a Venezuelan prison. 24-year-old Josh Holt was living in Venezuela with his wife while she waited to receive her visa to move to the United States. On July 1st, the local police barged into their apartment claiming that Holt was an American spy. “We believe they planted guns and grenades that they so called found in the apartment,” said Mindy Jones, Holt’s aunt, and a Sugar House local, “His bail was set to $100,000 in cash.” After his mission to Washington State, Holt met his future wife Thammy Caleano on LDSsingles.com, he flew down to meet her and the two met in the Dominican Republic. Needless to say the two fell in love and wanted to get married. Holt proposed and after coming back to the United States to get his visa, he flew down to Caracas, Venezuela and married her. “His mother begged him not to go because of the dangerous condition in Venezuela,” Mindy said, “he said ‘I will be fine,’ but I don’t think he realized how bad things are there.” Holt is stuck in a 6x6 cell but the American embassy has finally been able to talk with him, the family however has not been able to. The only communication they’ve had with Holt is through their Venezuelan attorneys who are doing their best to free him. Holt’s new in-laws in Venezuela are doing what they can according to Jones, but it is difficult for them with their daughter also in prison. “They are extremely poor,” Jones said, “they can’t do much without money. Her family said it costs even $400 dollars to talk to a judge. I don’t know if that’s true, it seems that Venezuela is pretty lawless right now.” The family has reached out to Orin
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Hatch’s office, but haven’t heard anything back. Jones says that it’s hard to be up here not knowing exactly what’s going on down there and only having their attorney’s advice. “If there was an answer to what we needed to do to get him out that would be great,” Jones said, “dealing with a country that’s basically communist makes the whole thing tricky.” Holt’s mother lives near the Sugar House area and believes that it’s a misunderstanding, that an LDS mission isn’t the same as a secret mission, along with Washington State versus Washington DC. “She’s scared things don’t look great,” Jones said, “she has a hard time doing anything, her mind is constantly worrying about Josh.” According to Jones a similar situation has happened with another man from the US going down to marry a girl, he’s been in prison for five years. The family has set up a gofundme.com account where people can donate to help Holt out of this situation. They held a rally and raised money by raffling off trips and other prizes, but not only are they relying on money, but prayers. “We pray every day that he will be released,” Jones said. The family asks that if anyone knows about these situations and may know how to help, they would appreciate it. You can email the writer of this article and she can put you in contact with the family. l
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Faces and Places
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Sprague Library
If you want to see some Sugar House history, look no further than the Sprague Library, located at 2131 S 1100 E. The exterior of the building is all original, but since it was built in 1928, the inside has been redone. In 1935 the library was selected by the American Library Association as the “Most Beautiful Branch Library in America.” There has been additions to the library with new meeting rooms that increased the size of the library, but is still a token on beautiful architecture in the ever growing community in Sugar House. Even though the community is changing all around it, it still remains as it looked when it was originally built.
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Sugar House Coffee
If you’re ever looking for a chill place to drink coffee and talk to friends, Sugar House Coffee is one place where you can get soups, sandwiches, pastries, coffee and even Vegan items. The coffee house features live music, and on their website at sugarhousecoffee.com, you can see a whole listing. You can find Sugar House coffee at 1100 E 2110 S, tucked in next to Best Friends Society. It’s an easy place to walk to from the heart of Sugar House, and a great place to get a quick snack and hear some live music.
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I’ve lived in Sugar House for 25 years (my entire life), and my family has a long standing history with Sugar House that spans back over half a century. My great grandparents immigrated here from Italy back in the early 1900’s, then around the 1960’s my grandfather and great-grandfather opened a shoe repair shop called TIp Top Shoe Repair right where the current Home Again store now is after our family closed the store in the early 1990’s. I’ve watched Sugar House transform from a desolate shopping district into an urban walking district with beautiful high rise living and a bright atmosphere. I love what Sugar House has become, but I will admit that I was one of the many residents who was originally upset about the old buildings being demolished. I love that I can just jump on the S-Line down to Sugar House and grab a bite to eat and then watch a movie. I really love the sense of community that they’ve created with the weekly food truck meet ups at the old Deseret Industries and the farmer’s market every Sunday. There’s always something happening in Sugar House which is what the neighborhood seriously lacked when I was a kid, I’m glad to watch it turn into such a popular weekend spot and to see all of these new businesses move in. Keep the development coming!
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Probably the stupidest but most exciting thing I’ve done was probably exploring an abandoned mine that was closed by the government in the 1930s. Pitch black had to use head lights. We had to crawl under the metal gate that was blocking the front of the mine. And also had to crawl over one at the end which I didn’t fit over so we had to go find metal polls and chip at the Rock until I fit, lots of old broken ladders- thought I was going to break one and die. Metal ladders bolted into the Rock of the mine. Still saw old lines the miners would communicate through with bells on them. Saw some soles of their shoes left behind, saw an old newspaper from the 30’s that was left their, saw old wrappers of dynamite, saw old broken glass bottles they use to drink from, saw mine tracks and carts that were left. There we’re multiple paths like a maze and thank goodness other people had written graffiti on the Rock saying which way to go or Im sure we would have gotten lost. I went with my friend and some other guys who were avid mine explorers slash trespassers.
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The Heart of Your Home ~ Via Feng Shui By Tina Falk | firehorsesixty6@gmail.com
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hile the kitchen or family room may be where your family gathers to connect each day—the heart of your home, according to feng shui principles, is its geographical center. Ah, can you imagine hanging out with your spouse or children in what most people have in the center of their homes—a hallway, closet, stairwell, or bathroom?! That could be awkward. Feng shui allows us to understand our space and make adjustments that shift our perceptions to enhance our relationships, health, prosperity, careers, and purpose. Visualize the heart of your home as being the hub of a wheel. A place where all the spokes are supported and the wheel finds its balance. No matter what you find in the center, which could be any combination of the above, we do need to honor this space for the important role it plays. How do we do that? The first step just happened. Awareness. Yes, a shift this simple—becoming aware of the space around us and how we move through this space—makes a difference. The next step is to understand what the role of our unique “center” is. If the center of your home is a hallway, this transition space of a hall allows you to move about the home from one space to another. A closet allows you to store personal things for another time. Stairs represent the rise and fall of your relationships and surroundings. And the bathroom assists you in cleaning up and getting rid of waste. They each serve a purpose. They each play a role. The heart of the home represents health, balance, the heart within our bodies, relationships, our personal power, and our
ability to stay grounded and connected. Now more than ever, feeling “at home” has more meaning as the world around us can appear to be so chaotic and uncertain. We all deserve and long to feel safe, loved, and supported. Creating a safe haven where family members can reconnect is vital. When the heart of the home is out of balance, that wheel— our home base—can start to wobble, adding more stressors to our lives. Signs of a weak center include a dark hallway with too many pictures and décor hanging on the walls. This narrows the walkway and may actually suffocate the subtle energy bodies, including the lungs, heart, or throat of those who pass through it. An overly-stuffed or neglected closet can make us feel buried by the things we haven’t gotten to yet. The stairs and bathroom
drain our energy which can show up as fatigue, lack of interest, and poor follow through. All of these have potential to cause health issues, communication challenges, lack of feeling supported, and slow the ease and joy of life. Now the beauty in the practice of feng shui is that it allows us to interact with this physical structure in ways that improve the flow of energy and create more balance. We don’t have to move a stairwell to make a shift in the energy. We can interact with the structure to improve both the space and its effect on us. So, by applying feng shui principles, as I do in my private consultations, we have choices. We can uplift this energy by limiting décor in the hallway to one wall. Keep side doors open to allow natural light to enter. Dedicate some time to intentionally go through that closet and get your life organized! Place a lowlight plant, like 5 lucky bamboo stalks, in your bathroom to uplift the energy that is so quick to be flushed down those drains. Be sure to keep it sanitary and repair any dripping faucets or running toilets as they drain your energy even more. And with those stairs, be sure they are clear, well lit and have a sturdy railing to support anyone who uses them. You may want to place a small mirror on the wall at the bottom of the stairs to push some of your energy back up the stairs to the main level. Each home and family is so beautifully unique. Each with their own blessings and challenges. If you would like to learn more about how to bring balance to the heart of YOUR home or to any space where you live or work, contact Tina Falk, at firehorsesixty6@gmail.com. You can also find more information and resources at www.fengshuivia.me. l
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City, Community Combine to Crush Car Wash By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
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t used to have cars exiting its premises fresh and clean but for two years it’s been a “dilapidated structure.” The Ute Car Wash on 2100 South and Windsor Street is half demolished with a chain link fence around it warning off trespassers, but not anymore. On July 6, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and City Councilwoman Lisa Adams joined with Sugar House Community Council Chair Amy Barry for the ceremonial demolition of the car wash. “We’re ready to take this thing down,” Biskupski said Residents have complained about the “eyesore” for over two years waiting for the rundown structure to be demolished. “I’ve been trying to push a dialogue with the city for a little over 20 months…I was told repeatedly, ‘there’s nothing we can do about it,’” Barry said. Demolition on the project started over a year ago when it was discovered a permit hadn’t been issued to raze the property. With the demolition half done, the only requirement is that a fence be put up and the weeds be kept down. Due to an ordinance created by the city in 2012, buildings cannot be torn down without a redevelopment plan in place. The ordinance was passed to avoid more “sugar holes,” which is what happened at the corner of 2100 South and Highland Drive after the lot sat vacant for years giving rise to the “sugar hole” nickname. “Sugar House has a very recent history of demolitions that sit for far too long and the ramifications of them so we are a little sensitive to it,” Barry said. “So I really appreciate them listening and looking for a solution, which I’m happy they found.” Nupetco, the owners of the property, still have no plans for
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Amy Barry, Sugar House Community Council Chair, (left) along with City Councilwoman Lisa Adams and Mayor Jackie Biskupski commence the demolition of the Ute Car Wash by shoveling dirt on July 6. –Travis Barton
development in place which lead Biskupski and her office to find a way to deal with the structure by using a provision in the city code to form an administrative committee that could issue a demolition permit based on safety concerns. The committee, consisting of Mike Reberg, Director of Community and Neighborhood Development, along with building, fire and police officials; determined there were health safety issues with the site deciding to forego the typical demolition process. Reberg said the property owners were willing participants in the process and credited the help of the mayor’s office, city council and the community to get this done.
“Everybody involved was just really supportive,” Reberg
Biskupski, a Sugar House resident, said during the news conference that the deteriorating structure was a reminder of “inefficient bureaucracy,” and a “piece of the past that neighbors and owners wanted to put behind them. But now it will be a reminder of something else. “This space can serve as a reminder of the value of community action and government collaboration…that when there is a will, there is a way,” Biskupski said. Barry expressed her gratitude to Biskupski for recognizing the impact this was having on the community. “Sugar House has a very recent history of demolitions that sit for far too long and the ramifications of them so we are a little sensitive to it,” Barry said. “So I really appreciate them listening and looking for a solution, which I’m happy they found.” “I believe when the community is heard, we as a government are going to be responsive. This is a prime example of that,” Biskupski said. Adams said she is looking forward to closing the loopholes that allowed this half-demolished lot to take place and potentially affect other parts of the city. “It’s a philosophical question in terms of what we prefer: scraped, empty ground or falling down buildings,” she said. “After having enough falling down buildings for a few years, we’re starting to decide maybe we’d rather have empty space waiting to have something developed.” The lot will remain vacant for the immediate future until the property owners decide what to do with it. l
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Salt Lake City Mayor Interacts with Residents at SHCC meeting By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
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lected officials hear question and concerns from residents on a daily basis. Mayor Jackie Biskupski came to a meeting to do just that. Biskupski attended the Sugar House Community Council meeting on July 6 in the Sprague Library for a question and answer session where local residents could have their questions answered by either Biskupski or a member of her administrative team. “I’m trying my best to make the rounds and be available to people in the community,” Biskupski said. To maximize the citizens’ time, Biskupski said instead of giving a briefing on whatever she wanted to speak, she wanted to engage with the community about their concerns. “A big piece of what we are doing as an administration is community involvement and there is no issue that goes without that level of input,” Biskupski said. “We are very much wanting to be an administration of the people.” For a little under an hour, Biskupski, a Sugar House resident, answered questions on a wide variety of topics with the help of her team, most notably, parking. Parking The most frequently referenced topic woven throughout the night was parking. It was one of the first concerns brought up and also one of the last as residents voiced their concerns. One Sugar House resident since 1982 said he was concerned about parking with continual increase in apartments and condominiums being built in the area. With no impact fees in the area, housing developments are expected to continue.
“The plans for these developments were done years ago regardless of traffic and the ability to handle the traffic,” the resident said. “Does this go on until we hit situation critical?” Biskupski said the city can’t stop private property owners from building large developments as long as they are meeting city codes and construction standards. Transit master plans are being brought forwards this year to assess recommendations on where improvements can be made. “There are very few things the city can do to really help accommodate growth that we cannot stop legally without being sued,” Biskupski said. Different thoughts and solutions to the problem include widening the roads, improving traffic signals to increase traffic flow and even utilizing all parking locations. Biskupski said she’s not keen on widening the roads, especially around the business district. Biskupski said there is a parking area off of 1300 East and Wilmington Avenue that has underground parking but she’s not sure if people are familiar with it. City Councilwoman Lisa Adams of District Seven said they are awaiting the results of a Sugar House parking study since it is a concern brought to her very often. She said it’s something they are studying very closely. “We will be looking to see what we can do in terms of tweaking the zoning to require parking to a greater extent,” Adams said. This is especially important because of the ratio requirement in Sugar House that matches 1.5 parking spots to one apartment
which inevitably spills parking onto the street. Another resident said there are so many different parking set ups that he wished there was parking standardization. “The public perception is that there is inadequate parking in Sugar House,” the resident said. Chris Jones of the Salt Lake Transportation Division, said they will be putting out a draft report soon with a series of recommendations regarding the areas with the most parking issues. A consultant who worked on parking issues in Portland and San Francisco has been collaborating with Jones. “We need to find what’s right for us,” Jones said. Sewer Rates Another concern was the increase in sewer rates and how they are affected by all the construction going on in the area. Biskupski said there is a large backlog of infrastructure projects the city needs to be funded. “Sometimes what we have to endure is an increase in a fee to help us get caught up a bit and hopefully we can keep that from happening very often,” Biskupski said. Biking Awareness Biking was brought up as a resident shared her experiences with bikers who weren’t following the proper traffic rules or wearing the proper attire at night. She wanted to know if there was a way to increase bicycle education. “We’re trying to remind the bicyclists that it’s in their best interests to follow the rules of the road,” Biskupski said. l
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Townhomes Continues Sugar House Development Trend By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
A townhome development from Cowboy Partners is expected to begin construction in late September at 640 East and Wilmington Ave. –Travis Barton
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ouses and apartments are sprayed across Sugar House. A proposed development of townhomes is next. The development plans, to be called Liberty Place, have been submitted to Salt Lake City for the property at 640 East and Wilmington Ave. along the streetcar line. The development comes from Cowboy Partners, a real estate development and property management company based in Holladay, who built the Liberty Village apartment building in Sugar House. “We’re excited to make this available to the community…it’s a great site,” Dan Lofgren, President and CEO of Cowboy Partners, said. Construction is expected to begin in late September, early October with a timeline of 14 months to complete the project. The developers presented the project of 70 townhomes in nine different structures at 35 feet in height at the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting and the Sugar House Community Council meeting on July 6. After listening to comments made during the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting, the developers made some adjustments with the feedback they heard. Entrances were created along Wilmington Avenue on the north side as well as some pedestrian entrances along the south side. The west side along 600 East has been “livened up” with a stoop as well as entrances. Lofgren said the property is actually zoned for a much greater density and height but they’ve kept the buildings to three stories in a townhouse format. “We’re trying to be responsive to the character of the neighborhood,” Lofgren said. Lofgren said townhouse units aren’t readily available in this section of the market bringing more activity to the area. “[The townhomes] are going to continue to support and strengthen the viability of the restaurants and shops in the area,” Lofgren said.
With quick access to the streetcar line to be readily available for the Liberty Place residents, Lofgren said the townhomes will help fulfill the function of the streetcar line. “It is sort of the bearing out of the value and purpose of the trolley line,” Lofgren said. What concerns residents the most is a common theme across Sugar House: parking. The minimum of parking stalls per unit is 1 and the maximum is 1.25 bringing the count to 87 stalls which doesn’t include the tandem stalls or on-street parking spaces. Amy Barry, Sugar House Community Council Chair, said the biggest concern for the neighbors around the development will be overflow parking. “The solution we always try to advocate is for the neighbors to think about restricted parking,” Barry said. Restricted parking, where people can buy a parking permit to a specific street location like the front of one’s home, is an option offered to anyone who lives on that street which would include those who live in the townhomes. “So those residents [who live in the townhomes] have a right to purchase this permit just as anybody else who lives on the street does,” Nick Norris, Salt Lake City Planning Manager, said during the community council meeting. Lofgren said the permit system should help ease the parking pressure off the neighborhood but that’ll be up to the city. “We think it’s a great idea,” Lofgren said. Not all of the residents agree, voicing their concerns about a lack of control over the front of their house. “It’s public street, the whole point of the permit program is somebody is asking the city for some exclusive right to park on that street over the general public,” Norris said. To see plans of the townhome development, go to sugarhousecouncil.org. l
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Dilworth Teacher Wins Prestigious Teaching Award By Natalie Mollinet | natalie@mycityjournals.com
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hen sixth-grade teacher Cathy Johnson walked into her classroom last month, she thought it would be a normal day at Dilworth Elementary. Little did she know that her family, friends, Karen Huntsman and school administrators were waiting to give her the Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. “I was totally shocked!” Johnson said. “You know people say things to you in passing like, “I’d love to nominate you,” and that in itself is an honor, but to have someone follow through with it is remarkable.” Johnson, along with 10 other teachers, administrators and volunteers in Utah, received the prestigious award. Johnson was nominated by Susan and Dave Koelliker, who felt she deserved the nomination. Johnson had no idea that they had actually followed through with it, so when everyone walked into her classroom and suddenly surrounded her, she was shocked. “I was just overwhelmed,” Johnson said. “It was so surreal. It’s certainly a moment I’ll never forget, and certainly an honor I cherish.” Johnson — a Southern California native — grew up watching her oldest sister enjoying her career as an educator. She admits that she wanted to do everything her older sister did, so becoming a teacher was a natural thing for her. After graduating from BYU with a degree in elementary education and special education, she worked in the Park City School District. She got married while teaching in Park City and then transferred to the Jordan School District. After a 10year break she taught at Rosslyn Heights, then found her way to
Cathy Johnson is surrounded by family and students as her award is announced. —Jared Wright
Dilworth elementary, where she’s been for 28 years. For 17 of those years, Johnson has had help from Ron Ricks, who teaches math, and for four of those years she has worked with Shelly Stanfield, who teaches science. “I work with some fabulous people,” Johnson said. “My biggest blessing is that I teach at an amazing school, with an amazing community that supports the school.” Johnson said she can always count on numerous parents volunteering for just about any activity. One example of this was having 48 parents signing up for a class activity where students had to build castles in a certain amount of time. She’s always grateful for the numerous parents that volunteer. “I don’t think I’m the greatest; I think I work hard,” Johnson said. “But I work with people who, as a team, do our best to make school exciting and fun. We believe in our kids and we
believe in doing what’s best for our students.” Johnson admits that she works with great administrators and said that she has to give thanks to her fellow teachers, from whom she has learned a lot. She said that they make work fun and that she shares this award with them. Through her years of teaching, she said that she has learned so much from other teachers, and even if they didn’t know they were mentoring her, they were. “I wouldn’t be here without them,” Johnson said about her fellow teachers, “so I share this with my colleagues and my fellow teachers in the district.” Dilworth principal Jared Wright said that Cathy is very deserving of the award. “She is someone who exemplifies the dedication and passion that teachers need to have an impact,” Wright said. “Cathy is one of those teachers whose positive influence will continue long after her students move on from her classroom. I hold her in the highest regard and hope that she never retires!” Sadly, Johnson does plan on retiring in 2018. She was planning on leaving this year, but the students she has had this year inspired her to stay. Johnson plans to use the $10,000 prize money she got from the reward to travel more. She said her granddaughter thinks she should use the money to take them both on a Disney cruise, but she isn’t sure if she’ll use it for that. “This is something you don’t ever put on your wish list,” Johnson said. “You just go about your job because you like it and you like teaching. All the teachers I work with are all Huntsman winners in my book; I was just lucky enough to be named it.” l
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s the end of summer draws near, everyone at Westminster College is busy preparing the campus for another school year. Students will be making their way back to Sugar House in the next few weeks. This is a particularly exciting time for our incoming students—the Class of 2020. They’ve been eagerly awaiting their first day of college, and rightfully so. College is a time of exploration unlike any other. For four years, our students are immersed in an environment that challenges them to learn and grow every single day. They are encouraged to think critically, explore new ideas and cultivate their passions. Their time at Westminster will be challenging; they will experience disappointments and failures, but they will also experience great accomplishments and the joy of discovery. Through this, they begin to understand their true potential, discovering who they are and who they want to be. At Westminster, we call this engaged learning. Engaged learning involves getting to know the people around us, keeping an open mind and learning from each other. This requires the support and commitment of a diverse community, one where
students have opportunities to delve into the world around them. Luckily, we are part of an amazing community here in Sugar House. The culture and character of Sugar House has a powerful impact on the Westminster experience. Whether studying at Sugar House Coffee, enjoying a night off at Sugar House Pub or the Sugar House Art Walk, relaxing at Sugar House Park or enjoying some time outside at the farmers market, our students create
memories they look back on for the rest of their lives. In return, Westminster students and faculty put on plays, concerts, lecture series, art exhibits, athletic events and slam poetry competitions, all of which are open to the community and many of which are free. Being part of this community is life changing for many of our students. They learn the value of service by volunteering in local neighborhoods, enrich their coursework through hands-on internships and sharpen their professional skills by working for local businesses. They learn to become great citizens, community members, neighbors and leaders, many of whom will choose to stay in Utah after graduating. In fact, about 80 percent of Westminster alumni stay in Utah after receiving their degrees. Many of our graduates choose Sugar House as the place to start their businesses, while others continue working with organizations they got involved with during their time in college. Together, we’ve worked to cultivate a strong community, making Sugar House a vibrant place to live and work. Please join me in welcoming Westminster’s Class of 2020 to Sugar House. I am confident they will discover our neighborhood’s charms and contribute to its continued success.
President Stephen R. Morgan Westminster College
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Hidden Hollow Gives Students Hands-On Experience on Earth Day By Natalie Mollinet | natalie@mycityjournals.com
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arth Day is a wonderful day to focus on things that people can do for their environment and to appreciate the world around them. Two school classes from Highland Park Elementary got the chance this Earth Day to walk through the Hidden Hollow nature preserve and get some hands-on experience with the native nature. “Earth Day at Hidden Hollow was wonderful,” Lynne Olson said. “Two fourth-grade classes from Highland Park Elementary walked to the Hollow with their teachers.” The students in Pieter Lingen and Erin Agrimson’s fourthgrade classes got to explore the area with Dr. Marc Coles-Ritchie — an expert in riparian ecology — who taught them about the six plant communities in the small nature preserve. The students learned about the ecosystem of the preserve and learned that the six plant communities represented the different elevations in Parleys Creek. Along with learning from Dr. Coles-Ritchie, students got to plant wildflowers with Dr. Ty Harrison, a professor emeritus of biology at Westminster College. The students enjoyed the hands-on experience and really got to understand the plants there. “I think that the value of having students go outside and notice what is around them is huge!” Pieter Lingen said. “In a classroom we can talk about things, maybe even see pictures and movies, which is good, but until they can go and see, they won’t remember the experience.” Lingen said that the students remember the field trip and remember seeing and touching things in nature. They remembered walking over bridges, seeing ducks in the water and doing lots and lots of walking, but being hands-on really helped them understand their impact on nature. “The children discussed human influences on the natural areas,” Olson said. “In the amphitheater, they played the ‘habitat
Students explore the nature in Hidden Hollow. —Pieter Lingen
game’ with ecologist Dr. Arthur Morris. He also taught them how to measure the height of the trees in the Hollow or the hoodoos in the Draw, using a folded piece of paper as their only tool!” One of the major events that happened at Hidden Hollow on Earth Day was Sheri Sohm and her students receiving the first Utah Open Lands Legacy Award. The award was presented to Sohm and her students by Wendy Fisher, the executive director of Utah Open Lands, for helping make the small reserve what it is today. “Since 1990, Sohm’s students have honed their problemsolving skills by strategizing ways to preserve the historic parkland from being developed into a shopping mall, and how to restore [it] as a natural area and outdoor classroom,” Olson said. Hidden Hollow was actually once a park in Sugar House back in 1910. However, in the 1940s the post office cut off access to the park on Highland Drive, which started a decline in the park. Eventually the small area became isolated, ignored and forgotten. Parts of the park were sold and developed into buildings and parking lots, and soon all that was left was the small wooded area. “That was the situation in 1990,” Olson said. “Then Sheri
Sohm’s Extended Learning Program (ELP) students at Hawthorne School happened to cross the abandoned park; they decided that it should be preserved and re-dedicated as a city nature park and outdoor classroom.” Sohm still teaches neighborhood ELP classes at Hawthorne Elementary and is honored to get such recognition. The award not only thanked her but honored the hundreds of students who have helped Hidden Hollow over the decades. “It was an honor to receive the first Utah Open Lands Legacy Award,” Sohm said. “I have admired the world of the Utah Open Lands for years. Hidden Hollow has become an example of urban open lands preservation that benefits both the residential and commercial community.” Sohm hopes that the community can take time to walk through the area and perhaps see what the young students saw on Earth Day. She hopes that having regular activities in the Hollow will remind citizens of the importance of the small stream. “Hopefully, all who walk through the area will realize that it is possible and important to save ‘a little part of nature’ even when powerful forces say that it cannot be done,” Sohm said. “The friends of Hidden Hollow have done a good job to plant and label things that are native to Utah,” Lingen said. “This also helps the students to see actual plants that can be found throughout the state. Outdoor learning is where it is at!” Thanks to Sohm and her students throughout the years, students now can enjoy the beauty of the little wooded area in Sugar House. If you happen to find yourself walking around Sugar House Park this summer, take a walk through the tunnel underneath 1300 East, and you will find yourself in a natural wooded area you may have not known existed. l
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Professor’s Backyard Clinic Demonstrates Love for Teaching
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ith age comes an image of someone screaming at the neighborhood kids from his porch. For Stan Owen, rather than yell from his porch, he teaches from the basketball court in his backyard. Owen, a law professor at UNLV and BYU by day and assistant basketball coach at Highland High, runs a Backyard Basketball Skills Workshop in his backyard during the summer. “I’ve always had a love for basketball,” Stan said. Entering its third year, the clinic is for boys and girls between ages five and 16. Known for its flexibility, Stan’s workshop allows people to put together a group or team and choose what times work for them. Workshops run four days with 50 minute sessions. Stan was a first team all-state player for East High before going on to play for the University of Utah. His love for basketball has never waned as he’s continued to coach his seven kids. “At one point I coached 12 games a week when they were all playing,” Stan said. Stan and his family sit in the front row of almost all the Ute basketball games holding up the number three after each three-pointer. Stan’s son Dave Owen is coaching his son’s team who went through the workshop in late June. “He [Stan] sure loves it, he taught all of us how to play right here on this court,” Dave said. Taking place in the backyard of Stan’s home, the workshop is run on a concrete court that is approximately 75’ long and 35’ wide with three baskets. Two adjustable baskets at either end with a permanent 10’ high basket just off to the side. Stan’s workshops focus on using proper form and technique for dribbling, passing and shooting. His reasoning is because “players entering high school generally lack basic basketball skills.” Shooting is an example of this. Outlined in Stan’s flyer for
the workshop, he said kids shooting form in generally poor due to the height of the basket and size of the balls they play with forcing players to “chuck or heave the ball using any method possible.” “They shoot on the baskets way too early and it messes with their ego because they can’t make any baskets at [age] 12 or 14,” Stan said. It affects their love of the game and ability as a player. “By the time players reach high school their poor form is so ingrained because of years of practice on hoops too high,” Stan said in his flyer. Stan’s ability to teach the proper ways of doing things has influenced all aspects of his life, from basketball to law to leadership positions in the LDS church. “He’s a natural born teacher,” Dave said. During the school year Stan will fly to UNLV every Thursday and teach two three-hour classes while teaching at BYU the rest of the week. With the workshops over the summer, Stan spends most of his time developing youthful minds. Stan said one of his rules for teaching is always keeping the students engaged. “We don’t go longer than six minutes without doing something interactive,” Stan said. It’s an interaction that Stan said he enjoys witnessing in his basketball workshops. “This brings me a lot of joy to watch these kids learn, I take it seriously but we have fun,” Stan said. With a philosophy based on encouragement and enjoyment, Stan doesn’t plan to stop the workshops any time soon. As for this summer, the Backyard Basketball Skills Workshops run until August 13. For more information on the Backyard Basketball Skills Workshop, call 801-484-0093 or email presowen@aol.com. l
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SPORTS Holland Exhibits Perfect ‘Balance’ as Student-Athlete
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By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
Josh Holland graduated from Westminster in April having been named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Midfielder of the Year in men’s lacrosse and the Academic Player of the Year. –Bob McLellan
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enior year of college can be the busiest time of a student-athlete’s collegiate career with academics, sports and internships soaking up all of their time. That didn’t affect the quality of Josh Holland as he earned accolades for his efforts both on the lacrosse field and in the classroom. Holland graduated in May from Westminster College having been named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Midfielder of the Year in men’s lacrosse and Academic Player of the Year. Holland was also recognized as one of Westminster’s top Scholar-Athletes for the 2015-2016 school year. “Being able to win one in both categories is pretty cool,” Holland said. Holland was named to the First Team All-RMAC as he finished the regular season second in the conference in goal scoring averaging 3.2 per game. And proving just as proficient in the classroom, Holland graduated with a 3.94 GPA. Mason Goodhand, Westminster men’s lacrosse head coach, said it’s been a pleasure coaching someone as driven as Holland. “It was great coaching someone who was always asking for more, more info, more knowledge, more insight,” Goodhand said. Reflecting back on everything now, Holland said the athletic achievement will probably carry a little more weight for the rest of his life. “If I were to show my kids, I’d probably rather show them that
I was able to excel in the sport and maintain my grades as a studentathlete,” Holland said. Goodhand said Holland has been inspirational and is grateful that he capitalized on his time at Westminster. “He came in and blew it up and got the maximum amount of this opportunity, and has been a role model to other young players,” Goodhand said. Holland said he was surprised to receive the academic awards because they’re not something he would ever expect to receive. “In high school I had OK grades – just like a 3.2 kinda deal – I mean I love school at Westminister so it was pretty easy to keep up on my grades and stuff but honestly it’s not something I thought I would win,” Holland said. In order to be successful in both the athletic and academic arenas, Holland said he had the self-awareness to recognize his capabilities and his limitations to achieve the proper balance. “I learned my limits pretty early in college as far as what it takes to get stuff done in a certain amount of time,” Holland said. Holland, who majored in Clinical Psychology, would often utilize his downtime for school work like going to the library between classes or simply memorizing vocabulary during his 40-minute commute to and from school. “It’s just maximizing my time really,” Holland said. Goodhand said Holland demonstrated the necessary discipline
to exceed in being a student-athlete and will be a great asset to whatever he does next. “[Josh] displayed himself to not only commit himself to a tough routine, but to excel in all those areas,” Goodhand said. “I’m very confident Josh has a fine career in front of him.” “It’s just being balanced in both of them to where you’re able to maintain good grades, cause that’s what matters in college, and being able to play your sport and excel there,” Holland, who began playing lacrosse in ninth grade, said. In a senior year that ended with personal awards and a team appearance in the championship game of the inaugural RMAC Men’s Lacrosse Tournament, Holland identified the year as “the most fun and the most rewarding by far.” The team finished the year with a 7-1 record in conference and also led the conference in team GPA. As the team captain, Goodhand said Holland was instrumental in guiding the team through their transition into a new conference and new playing level. “He was our rock…that talent will certainly be missed but the bar he has set for the young guys who share that academic 3.44 team GPA accomplishment leaves the program in a really good place,” Goodhand said. As for what happens next, Holland said he plans on saving up money so he can go to graduate school and earn a Ph.D. in Psychology to become a professor. l
LOCAL LIFE
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Big Boost for Sugar House Farmers Market By Orlando Rodriguez | orlando.r@mycityjournals.com
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he sixth edition of the Sugarhouse Farmer’s Market, now located at Fairmont Park on 1040 East Sugarmont Drive, has broadened its horizons and connections. It has done this in order to become a multifarious affair filled with artisans and gastronomical delights. The Market takes place every Wednesday from 5 to 8p.m until October 26, and will implement new features to attract more patrons to the event. “What’s new about the market is that we have a lot more vendors and that number’s nearly doubled in size,” said Natalie, market manager for the event. She serves as a liaison between the board members and the vendors, and oversees the setup and execution of the events. New and larger sponsors for the market have also contributed in efforts to not only advertise their company but also show interest in local happenings. Live music sets the tone for the evening, a drummer and a guitarist playing popular songs being all you need. Along with that, a beautifully landscaped park is also the backdrop to explore, which in itself has plenty to offer local residents. The vendors that lend their products for the market come from in and around the Salt Lake area, including those located right in the heart of Sugar House. The rows of booths on display at the market had a wide range. A woodworker working out his garage presented such handcrafted items as peace sign necklaces to business card holders to bottle openers. Another booth offers unique salsa and dip recipes sure to make you reach for the free ice cream, offered by CenturyLink, the market’s newest sponsor. Other large companies are on hand to offer their services to visitors of the market. Winder Farms, one of Utah’s oldest food
delivery services, dating back to the late 1800s, was present. In coalition with a growing number of local farms, they presented how their fresh produce and dairy products are a frugal and convenient alternative to grocery shopping. Lest we forget all the fresh, organic produce always available for purchase right then and there. You could also get a taste of nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee from a brewer located in Sugar House, or even nitrogen-infused ice cream to beat the heat. Homemade African cuisine provided a different experience for the palate. All the opportunities they come by through networking with vendors provide a unique experience for visitors that perhaps have never tried what’s there to offer. This year’s market also makes way for another ingredient to the mixture. “One of the new features of the market is that we’ll be adding a beer garden on the last Wednesday of each month starting in August,” said Brad, a board member for the market. The dates have been set for August 27, September 28 and October 26, the last day for this year’s market. With all these wholesale changes for the better, this year’s Sugarhouse Farmer’s Market is their best yet. It continues its mission to provide a chance for the local community and around the neighborhood to become aware of what the city has to offer that’s different. Not only that, but they promote more environmentally friendly options to the casual consumer of everyday goods. All the while, they remain a fun evening out for the whole family. l
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Do you no longer drive and find yourself in need of a ride? Are you a caregiver of elderly parents and wish you had help? Consider this example: An elderly mother, who no longer drives and is living at home or in a senior living center, is in need of transportation to a couple of doctor’s appointments scheduled during a week when none of her children are available to take her. One child is busy taking care of their own family, while another is scheduled to be out of town on business. The center does not have a driver available and Mom prefers not to be picked up by a cab. Besides, she wants to have someone accompany her—not just drop her off. How to balance these competing schedules and still assure that Mom is well taken care of? If this sounds familiar, then you need the unique services offered by Care to Ride.
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are to Ride is a transportation service founded Robyn Rausher-Fellows and Deb Oldroyd. Both were recent empty nesters and were familiar with the ongoing needs of their own elderly parents. While walking together in Sugarhouse Park they talked about transportation scheduling issues they had faced with their own parents, and recognized there was gap in the market. “Most senior centers provide some transportation options, but may not always be able to accommodate everyone. Salt Lake County offers low to no cost rides, but are sometimes hard to schedule,” Robyn and Deb said. “Even with taxis and ridesharing services, there are still gaps and a need for personalized service.” “We realized we couldn’t be the only ones needing help,” Deb and Robyn said in a statement. “After some market research and sleepless nights, we decided to pursue this idea.” Since then, their hunches were confirmed. With the help of the Salt Lake Women’s Business Center and the Salt Lake Small Business Development Center, Care to Ride was up and rolling about seven months later. The phones began ringing after Care to Ride was featured in a Cottonwood Heights City Newsletter. Care to Ride’s signature “Through the Door” service sets them apart from other ride services. They pick you up, take you where you need to go, stay with you, and get you back home. This service is billed by the hour. For those simply needing a ride, the “Pick up/Drop off” service acts like a taxi with per minute rates. Finally, the “Errand” service will allow customers
to stay home and let Care to Ride do the work for you. Care to Ride is able to take customers who are mobile and are able to get in and out of a car with minimal assistance. Robyn’s background is in graphic design and Deb worked in Information Systems for 20 years. In addition to their entrepreneurial endeavors with Care to Ride, both women also work and volunteer for Sandy Arts working on the pro team for many of their shows. Currently, Robyn does most of the driving while Deb handles the business side. “One of the best parts of our job is establishing relationships with our clients. We love hearing their stories and always look forward to the next ride!” Visit www.caretoride.com or call 801-447-6344 to learn more. l
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Three Reasons You Need Killer Amenities in Student Housing
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ere your college years the best years of your life? If you said “yes,” then you’re among the millions of adults who reminisce about their college days and the social activities and opportunities that shaped their adult lives. But many of our children spend their free time in front of screens instead of socializing with each other, stunting their social development and making them vulnerable to dangerous media. You can help your students develop community identity, create strong social networks, and combat the harmful effects of problematic media by helping your child choose student housing with amazing amenities. Develop community identity Students living in a student housing complex can develop a strong community identity and support system. A 2006 study found that residents in a community need access to a local social network in order to create an identity and build a sense of belonging in a new place. The Factory, for example, is premier housing in Logan, Utah, that not only provides space for fun (we’re talking bowling alley, double decker hot tub, state of the art fitness center, etc.), but also provides and facilitates social activities to encourage social interaction. All of these factors contribute to the homelike feel and community identity that The Factory provides. It’s not just some place to come back to after class. Create strong social networks The perks of belonging to a strong social network are far-reaching. Amenities specifically support physical and mental well-being, positive lifestyles, and overall good health. Some recent events
at The Factory include a water balloon fight, ice cream social giveaway, and bingo night complete with prizes. Invitations are posted on all doors, and events create opportunities to meet neighbors and establish lasting connections. Combat the harmful effects of problematic media Viewing pornography, playing violent video games, and gambling online--widespread activities among college students--may have very negative and lasting effects. In a recent study at Brigham Young University, researchers discovered a consistent pattern of inhibited social interaction in young adults who had greater exposure to such problematic media. What better way to catch screen time than by going down to the cinema room at The Factory with 30 of your closest friends? Factory representatives will even be there to help set up the projector and provide popcorn, upon request. When your students’ basic needs are met, they can actually take advantage of the professor’s office hours, study that crucial material to ace the final, and pad their resumes with school clubs and extracurricular activities. So give your students a gift that will last and change their lives for the better. About the Factory: With close proximity to campus, a world-class exercise facility, double decker hot tub, clubhouse, game room, bowling alley, cinema room, and study room, The Factory is Logan’s premier student housing development. For more information, visit 900factory.com. l
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hurch of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard was never afraid to ask the “unanswerable” questions that Man has asked a great many times about himself. Such questions as who am I, where did I come from, what is death, is there a hereafter? Any person asks these questions, yet Man has never had answers that long satisfied him. Hubbard, however, was also determined to find some answers. So, without in any way condemning or scoring any man’s beliefs, Scientology arose from the ashes of a spiritless science and again asked—and answered—the eternal questions. That the answers have the force of truth is attested by the results. On that quest for truth L. Ron Hubbard published the first edition of the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950 as a new system to deal with the spiritual, emotional, and mental troubles of something called “the reactive mind.” The reactive mind, Mr. Hubbard found is the sum total of all pain and unconscious experience of the mind that reacts on a stimulus-response basis to environmental factors. It causes such problems as irrational fears, psychosomatic pain, unwanted attitudes or emotions, or habits. Negative results of the reactive mind are highly individual, but the way Mr. Hubbard found to handle the reactive mind, as outlined in Dianetics, can be applied to anyone seeking to find truth for him or herself. In fact, one of the most popular programs Scientology offers
The Church of Scientology Sunday Services 11 a.m. Building open to visitors weekdays 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. is The Dianetics Seminar. Participants can learn and apply the basic principles outlined in Dianetics so that they not only handle
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unwanted attitudes, emotions, sensations, and pains stemming from “the reactive mind” in their own lives, but they help someone else handle those unwelcome feelings and sensations in themselves. The Dianetics Seminar is just one of the many services offered at the Church of Scientology at 1931 South 1100 East. People from all over the Salt Lake area come, seeking solutions to the common problems faced by people in daily life today. By providing a number of seminars, classes, lectures and public services on rehabilitating the spirit of man, the Church of Scientology, Salt Lake City, is open to anyone who wants to know more about themselves and others. For example, The Personal Efficiency Course teaches how the basics of Scientology apply to the daily life. The Purification Program helps participants to rid themselves of past drug residues and other environmental toxins. The Church of Scientology holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. and the building is open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Visitors can expect access to written materials, individual consultations, free seminars or a free personality assessment dedicated to spiritual self-improvement. The Church of Scientology came to Salt Lake City in 1966 and has operated from its Sugar House location since the 1980s. For more information, please call 801-485-9992. l
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10 Money Saving Tips and Secrets for Kohl’s Shoppers
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following week the item went on sale. Kohl’s will adjust the price down to the sale price for up to two weeks. Just hang onto your receipt, present it to customer service to receive the difference in price. The price adjustment is also available for Kohls.com orders by calling (855) 564-5705. 5 - Kohl’s Honors Competitor’s Prices Find a lower advertised price? For in-store shoppers only, Kohl’s will honor competitor prices from any national retailers that have a brick and mortar store, such as Target and Walmart. Just bring a current copy of the competitor’s ad with you (make sure the ad includes a description of the item). 6 - Join the FREE Yes2You Rewards Program If you shop much at Kohl’s this one is a must. New members receive a $5 Kohl’s certificate just for signing up. Plus, you’ll receive 5% back on every order of $100. And, Yes2You Rewards members often receive birthday coupons and other rewards. Yes2You Rewards are issued once a month and can be used with any unexpired Kohl’s Cash. 7 - Learn to Decode the LCD Price Signs If you’re questioning if an item will drop even further in price look for a special code in the upper-right corner of the LCD price tag signs that are found on the product racks. A square indicates that the item has reached the lowest price. Other codes you might
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