Sugar House January 2017

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Sugar House woman on a couch surfing adventure

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ver wanted to have the thrill of buying a oneway ticket to a place where you technically don’t have a bed only to work your way back?

One born-and-raised Sugar House woman has taken that chance and set off on her “Clara the exploradora” adventures around world.

Since Clara Toronto was a child, she wanted to live an adventurous lifestyle, playing games in the backyard as Indiana Jones and traveling to imaginary places with her friend, but her life of living out a day planner kept her from stepping out of her comfort zone.

“I was told by my aunt that I have a ‘wanderlust’ gene. I have always wanted to live this adventure life, but wanted to get an education first,” she said.

Clara graduated from the University of Utah in parks and recreational tourism in 2014 and used that degree to spend a year in Alaska as a canopy and Zipline tour guide. Not only did she drive up to Alaska alone, she did it all by using an atlas, something she is very proud of.

After Clara’s Alaskan adventure, she made her way down the coast living out of her car most of the time and meeting strangers who let her sleep on their couch. She traveled with friends down through Alaska until she hit Seattle where she dropped off friends from Alaska.

“Going on without those two was… well lonely,” Clara said in her blog. “After they left I could see out my back window, because the car wasn’t packed to the brim anymore.”

She said couch surfing was a big leap of faith. Couch surfing means finding places to sleep as your traveling when you don’t have a lot of money to spend on hotel rooms.

“In this world of ours, doing anything as a single female is unarguably dangerous. But YOLO right?” she said.

While she was “couch surfing,” Clara found herself in a million-dollar beach home, touched her first anemone and almost adopted a dog.

In Oregon she met a German man who

Clara at the base of Salktantay in Peru. (Clara Toronto)

hitchhiked in her car for three days until she hit California, slept in a tough shed while she was in California and, of course, was able to visit Disneyland.

Clara finally made her way back to snowy Utah where she was already planning her next big adventure – Peru.

Just a day after leaving for Peru, Clara got an email from the U.S. government telling her not to travel to Peru because it was a red zone.

“It makes me antsy before I leave anywhere.

Going to a country where the U.S. government told you not to go makes it even more stressful,” she said.

Clara went to Peru anyway, and still received emails from the U.S. telling her to stay safe around taxi drivers. Even though she wasn’t couch surfing in Peru, she still relied on the few people she knew to keep her safe. She hiked to Machu Picchu, explored as much Incan history as she could and got to experience the culture firsthand.

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to Peru and travel her way up back to Salt Lake again, but family at Christmas left her buying a ticket back.

Only being in Utah for a week, Clara already had bought a one way ticket to Hawaii where, yet again, she only knew one person, didn’t have a job lined up and is working to make enough money to make her way back to Utah to see her nephew be born and then fly down to New Zealand where she only knows one person.

To this day Clara will send a postcard to every family she has stayed with on her adventure, and says she may end her traveling adventures next year and start “adulting.”

“It was nice to have stepped out of my little Utah-based world and see the potential this planet holds for me and my personal growth. I feel I can finally start giving back to the world what the world has selflessly given to me. My goal isn’t necessarily to just travel and see neat things, but to travel and meet neat people,” she said. l

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The Habit gives back to heroic employee

By Natalie Mollinet | natalie@mycityjournals.com | Story originally printed December 2016

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oments to become a hero don’t come often, but for Keenan Pearson that moment came on I-80 up Parley’s Summit early in the morning of October 9.

Pearson works as an assistant manager at The Habit Burger Grill in Sugar House and was on his way home to Coalville when the car in front of him hit black ice and lost control. The car hit the barricade on the left side of the road and bounced back into traffic causing his car to hit the vehicle. Keenen got out of his car and tried to help the first car get out of the road.

“The driver of the first vehicle had a flashlight,” Jay Telladira, Keenan’s father-in-law said, “so she was trying to signal other vehicles to avoid any further accident while Keenan was trying to see if he could get both vehicles off the road until police arrived.”

While Pearson was working to get the cars out of the way a third vehicle hit the ice and spun toward the driver of the first vehicle. The driver was stunned but Pearson went into action, pushing the first driver out of the way just as the third vehicle pinned his legs against the first vehicle.

“Well, all three vehicles had been totaled out,” Telladira said. “The Utah Highway Patrol officer who responded said Keenan was a hero and more than likely saved the life of the first driver.”

Keenan was sent to the University Of Utah Hospital and after several hours of surgery, doctors said that his right leg would have to be amputated.

Pearson’s left leg had been broken from the crash and due to swelling, doctors had to replace a vein so blood would be able to reach the foot. Pearson has had six surgeries and more surgeries are scheduled.

Telladira said, “Keenan is married and has two year old and a 10-month old. His wife Becky stays home with the kids, and it will be a long time before Keenan will be able to return to work.”

The Habit in Sugar House, where Pearson works, wanted to give back to their heroic employee, so the store used their profits on October 17 to help with expenses for Pearson and his family. Approximately $3,000 was raised between the hours of 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Having the Habit Burger family behind us was a huge relief,” Keenan’s wife Rebecka said. “I am so glad they found him and vice versa. I definitely believe things happen for a

Keenan and wife Rebecka with their children are happy that they have The Habit Burger Grill backing them up. (Rebecka Pearson/Wife of Keenan Pearson)

reason, and The Habit was supposed to be in our lives when they did.”

Many people from the Sugar House area came to support the cause. The Habit Burger employees said it was awesome to help Pearson and his family not only because of his heroic act but because he’s a very giving person.

“Hearing that he got injured from helping others was not a shock to us,” Telladira said. “Seeing what he has gone through and what lies ahead is eye opening. Keenen doesn’t regret one bit of what happened to him, and if you ask him ‘would you do it again?’ his reply would be, ‘of course I would.’”

Telladira says Pearson isn’t used to staying in bed and feels like he should be at work. Rebecka told The Journal that as of November 3, he had to have surgery on his right leg due to an infection and may need to stay longer in the hospital. But despite everything, the Pearson family is relieved to have some help from The Habit.

“The donations have helped so much,” Rebecka said. “It’s one less thing to worry about while Keenan gets better. We still have a house to live in and we can still buy groceries and equipment for him, not to mention gas to get down and see him.”

“Hats off to The Habit Burger and Grill,” Telladira said.

“Our thanks to all the people who showed up to help out Keenan, and our deepest gratitude to those who have donated to the Go Fund Me account.” l

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Year in review: Sugar House grows up

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

A rendering of the planned Sugarmont Apartments. (Studio PBA)

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hile every city experiences transition each year, Sugar House had various development projects approved in 2016 that will signal changes in the area’s skyline.

The year saw one car wash demolished while 2017 will see a pharmacy replace another. Economic development, Fairmont Park and parking all played a role in Sugar House in 2016 and will continue to do so in 2017.

Developments The year saw many developers putting forth plans to add their mark to the southeastern portion of Salt Lake City with Sugar House in a desirable location due to its pedestrian-friendly layout, walkability to shops and restaurants and proximity to downtown, the mountains and quick freeway access At least five separate projects were approved for construction during 2016: Sugarmont Apartments, Dixon Medical Building, Springhill Suites hotel, 21 by Urbana townhomes and apartments and the Liberty Place Townhomes. Most of which aren’t expected to be completed until 2018.

While the developments will bring additional tax revenue and increased population, not everyone is happy with the anticipated buildings.

Landon Clark and Judi Short, chair and vice chair of the Sugar House Community Council, respectively, said they are concerned with the city’s walkability and potential parking issues these new buildings could create.

“I think everybody’s afraid of the traffic and how many cars will be on the road and where to park those cars. Those seem to be the big issues,” Clark said of people’s reaction to the Sugarmont Apartments building, set to be built at 2189 S McClelland Street.

Designed by Boulder Ventures, the Sugarmont Apartments will be eight stories with 460 parking stalls. It will consist of two separate buildings with a five-story elevated walkway and a mix of apartments, townhomes, studio and 1-2 bedroom units.

Robert Miller, lead architect on the project, said the design goal was to create a building “that would be harmonious with the urban character of Sugar House.”

“There are a lot of opportunities here for urban design, for creating some interesting streetscapes and create a wonderful apartment building,” he told the community council in July.

A tunnel will run underneath the elevated walkway intended to connect to a shared pedestrian walkway with the planned Dixon Medical building, from Craig Meacham Management, to the northeast of the apartments at 2188 S Highland Drive.

Dixon Medical building’s primary tenant will be University of Utah Medical Clinic with an ambulatory drop off. The rest of

Cars are being ticketed or possibly booted if people park in one area before walking throughout the neighborhood. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

Dozens of kids and adults were in attendance for the reopening of the Fairmont Park playground in June. The park will see an off-leash dog park open in spring 2017. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

the building is expected to be other office space. The building will be six stories with 432 underground parking spaces.

The Dixon building does anticipate first floor retail with a coffee shop, pharmacy and potential cafeteria and gift store operated by the University of Utah Medical Clinic.

Short said a few of these new buildings won’t have any retail on the main floor for small businesses like there is on the adjacent Vue building at the corner of Highland Drive and 2100 South, which creates a walkability problem.

“It’s not interesting at all on the first level…at least [the Dixon Building] will have some awnings and things to make it feel like you’re walking by something instead of 30 feet of concrete,” Short said. “You drive people away from your development when there’s nothing there to see.”

First floor retail will also not be available at the 21 by Urbana building set to be built at 974 E. 2100 South where the first two floors will be two-story apartments and the ground-level will have a front porch.

In June, project manager Laurie Karlik said they were trying to create a “home experience” similar to the houses built when Sugar House first started becoming developed.

The problem, per the community council, is that as older buildings are torn down, new buildings are built without available and affordable retail on ground level.

“There’s plenty of local businesses around but as development increases, the concern is they will lose their place,” Clark said.

“None of the new stuff is anywhere near affordable for these small retailers,” Short added. “That’s the big cost we’re going to see, the little local businesses…that’s a big loss, the cuteness factor.”

only way they can—since we don’t have any more open space for them to build on—is if we go up,” she said.

Higher density in the area was allowed as part of the approved zoning in 2005. But they’ve tried to manage the height, Adams said.

After four years, zoning for 700 East and 2100 South was finalized limiting building heights to 60 and 75 feet with affordable housing. It’s a 60 foot decrease compared to the originally proposed 135-foot limit in building height.

“They think if you zone something big and tall then somebody has the opportunity to build big and tall, but I don’t know how you can there,” Short said.

While some of these projects won’t be completed until 2018, there are a few projected to finish during the coming year.

Spring of 2017 is expected to see the opening of Legacy Village senior center at 1212 E. Wilmington Ave. “If I were a senior, I would live there and I could walk all over downtown,” Short said. “There is a gym, restaurants, grocery stores, movie theater, shops, banks and two major parks, all within easy walking distance.”

Some of the center’s projected parking will be made available to the public.

Liberty Place Townhomes at 640 E. Wilmington Ave. is set to begin construction for its three-story, 70 townhomes project with the goal to finish by December 2017. The development comes from Cowboy Partners, a real estate development and property management company based in Holladay, who built the Liberty Village apartment building.

“We’re excited to make this available to the community,” said President and CEO of Cowboy Partners Dan Lofgren in July.

ShopKo in the Sugar House Shopping Center will be closing its doors in 2017 after almost 25 years with plans yet to be made regarding what will replace it. The property was purchased by Westport Capital Partners and are accepting input for the site’s future at sugarhousehello.com Construction on the Fire House Station No. 3 next to Forest Dale Golf Course is set to begin in the spring with a 12 to 18 month estimated timeline. A bond for the project was passed on Dec. 6.

Supersonic Car Wash on 1300 E. 2100 S. will be replaced with a CVS Pharmacy.

Clark said the Sugar House Community Council will give monthly updates on the current construction projects which can be found at sugarhousecouncil.org. He said residents should be patient because there will be “a lot of construction.”

Added Short, “Wear your mud boots.”

Changing face of Sugar House With the face of Sugar House gradually changing towards a more modern style architecture and development, residents’ opinions appear to be divided generationally.

“For people who have lived in Sugar House a long, long time and have a vision of old Sugar House, this doesn’t feel like home to them anymore,” said District 7 Councilwoman Lisa Adams.

Aimee Bradford, 23, lives in an apartment building near Monument Plaza. She said she loves the local businesses of Sugar House, especially the King’s English Bookshop, but doesn’t have a problem with the new developments.

“I see why more and more people would want to live here, it’s a great place,” Bradford said.

That’s the tough balancing act they must strike, Adams said.

“There are people who want to live in Sugar House and the

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M ySugar H ouseJournal.Com Parking One concern expressed by residents with the incoming developments is parking.

A study on Salt Lake City and Sugar House parking was released in early 2016 from transportation analysts with San Francisco-based Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates showing there is enough parking, but it’s not being utilized properly.

“There’s plenty of parking…people just don’t know where it is,” Short said.

Underneath the Bed, Bath and Beyond exists a free parking lot. An underground parking lot is available underneath the Vue building when heading south on Highland Drive. Validation is offered to those who eat at the restaurants in the Meacham-owned building with a $10 charge after 20 minutes to those who don’t attend those restaurants.

“People want to go to a restaurant and then be able to walk the shops, look, eat, do everything at the same place,” Clark said.

Due to restrictive parking, people may not be able to do that.

Some parking lots have two-hour maximum parking for customers only and people may receive tickets or booted cars for leaving the parking lot.

“Them or us is the attitude of the business owners,” Short said. “People are afraid to park here, you get a bad experience like that and you say, ‘I’m not coming to Sugar House anymore.’”

Adams said Sugar House is a walkable community and they want people to park and explore the area.

“Right now we’re struggling to find a solution that respects the property owners right to turn over the parking spots but also captures the vision of making this a walkable place,” Adams said.

With new developments on the horizon, Short said she expects parking from those buildings to spill into the neighborhoods. It’s one of the reasons, she said, they’ve strongly advocated for places like Sugarmont Apartments to put in more parking.

“I don’t know where those customers are going to park except in the neighborhood,” Short said. “We’re worried about the impact on the houses.”

A suggestion for the homes would be the permit system where residents can purchase a permit for an exclusive right to park on that street over the general public. Generally, the city only allows permit parking in areas near a university such as Westminster College and University of Utah.

Residents of Hollywood Avenue have previously complained of their streets being overloaded with parked cars from the Urbana apartments at 2057 S. 1200 E. “All this development is great, but if there’s no parking and the city just magically thinks everybody is just going to show up,” Short said. “They gotta put their car somewhere and so they put it in front of your house.”

ON THE COVER A flower for Sugar House and a makeover for Fairmont Fairmont Park was officially dedicated in 1937 originally part of the country club. The park saw an update to its master plan in 2016.

The most notable change was the reopening of the playground on June 10 after having been closed for reconstruction a few years ago. The event saw the public invited to the ceremonial ribbon cutting.

“The Fairmont Park playground was a big deal, we’re really trying to activate it,” Adams said. Part of the activation was moving the Sugar House farmer’s market to the park during the summer.

Two soccer fields on the west side of the park were also improved during 2016.

This spring will see the addition of an off-leash dog park to the southeast portion, set to be completed by spring.

Other funded improvements will see the city address the edges of the pond to lessen flooding, adding six pickle ball courts and route the future McClelland Trail through the park.

The city is also looking at proposed improvements not yet funded such as implementing multiple use trails in the park, namely a 5k. route, or enhancing the park’s entrances and active recreation with improved facilities and lighting.

Sugar House Park may see the Sego Lily project proceed as additional funding was approved for the planned giant flower that will be a work of art and flood-control device. To complete the project, $1.5 million was needed and they are now within $200,000 of reaching their goal, having raised funds from private and public donations.

“We’re getting really close to actually having that amazing piece of art built,” Adams said.

The flower is expected to be about 200 feet across and 30 feet deep and will be located just east past the tunnel connecting Sugar House Park to Hidden Hollow underneath 1300 East.

Ute Car Wash This past summer residents witnessed a demolition some had been waiting years to see happen. The Ute Car Wash on 2100 South and Windsor St. was officially torn down on July 6.

Demolition of the property originally began in 2015 only to discover a permit hadn’t been issued to raze the property. Due to an ordinance created by the city in 2012, buildings could not be torn down without a redevelopment plan in place.

With no plans in place, the mayor’s office found a provision in the city code to form an administrative committee that could issue a demolition permit based on safety concerns.

At the demolition, third vice chair Amy Barry referenced the former “sugar hole” at 2100 South and Highland Drive and appreciated that a solution was found.

“Sugar House has a very recent history of demolitions that

Amy Barry of the Sugar House Community Council, Councilwoman Lisa Adams and Mayor Jackie Biskupski perform the ceremonial dig at the Ute Car Wash demolition in July which saw the partially demolished structure razed completely. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

January 2017 | Page 7 sit for far too long and the ramifications of them so we are a little sensitive to it,” Barry said.

Six months later, the dirt lot is still empty with no plans in place. Short said it was probably the right thing to do but it’s a catch-22.

“It’s like, which is better? The blank property isn’t any prettier than the old car wash was…they should at least have to plant grass,” she said. “It’s going to sit there and look ugly and that’s why it’s not necessarily a win.”

While Short has her guesses on what will happen to the property, Clark and her are hopeful for more restaurants or local shops like boutiques or clothing stores to be built on the land.

Short said the Square Nest is a good example.

“People enjoy those small store feelings…a few more shops would be nice,” Short said.

Bike Squad A larger police presence was seen in Sugar House in 2016 as bike patrols returned on May 1 after being reassigned to focus on the downtown area of Salt Lake City in June of 2014.

The squad consists of five officers and one sergeant who have the option of exiting their squad car to deploy a more mobile approach.

“I don’t think it’s a model we’ll go away from,” said SLC Detective Greg Wilking in May. “We’ve seen what happens when it’s not here.”

Adams said they’re hoping to grow the patrol providing more bike officers to the area.

Homelessness and Roads On a consistent basis, Adams will hear from residents about poor quality roads and said they’re trying to figure out sustainable infrastructure.

“We’ve got to figure out a way to repair them and have that be an ongoing funding source instead of streets being repaved every 15 years,” Adams said.

Roads have been placed on the backburner as Salt Lake City continues to focus on homelessness and housing. “Our roads are a big deal, and we need to work on that, but obviously we’re going to put human needs ahead of comfort on the street,” Adams said.

She said it’s important to recognize that Sugar House has a homeless population and it needs to be addressed with compassion.

“We’re trying to find the balance of giving them help and not letting them create safety and health problems,” Adams said.

On Dec. 13, Salt Lake City announced its four sites for homeless centers in the city with one site located in Sugar House at 653 E. Simpson Ave. l

Bike patrols returned to the Sugar House area in May after a two-year absence. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Highland dedicates art gallery to late art teacher

By Natalie Mollinet | natalie@mycityjournals.com | Story originally printed October 2016

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very student has that teacher who was either served as an inspiration to them, or who supported them through the tough times. For students who attended Highland High School, that teacher was Pat Eddington. Eddington taught commercial art and AP studio art at Highland High from 1988 to 2014, and through those years helped students with not only their art skills, but helped students get through the tough times in high school.

“If you knew Pat for any length of time, whether as a student, a colleague, a family, or friend, the experience of knowing him challenged you to think, to grow and to better yourself,” Chris Jenson, Highland’s principal wrote. “Pat would often ‘bait’ a conversation with a questions like: ‘if you could sit down and have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be?’ The resulting dialogue would inevitably evolve into some philosophical introspection that would linger in your psyche.”

The Art Gallery dedication was held September 14 at Highland High, and students from as far back as 1993 came to honor him.

Past students of Eddington were asked to send in art that they had done in his class and share it in the gallery. The result was painted and sketched drawings through the years, and students reminiscing about Eddington and his antics.

“A memory of Pat that a lot of people will know is that he loved tricking you into saying the word ‘what’ so that he could immediately say ‘Belto,’” Josh Christensen Highland graduate of 2006, and student of Pat said, “which won’t make sense to any of the readers but anyone who knew Pat would say, ‘oh yeah that stupid joke.’”

Belto, to the readers, is a type of hearing aid, so when someone said “what,” he would reply with Belto.

The night was filled with memories of Eddington, as well as a short speech from Chris Jenson, followed by a tour of the art wing where Eddington asked his passing AP students to draw something on the bricks. Alumni students also got to see their old art room and reminisce with each other about memories of Eddington sitting at their old desks. Past students commented on how many of his things were still there including animal skulls, different pieces of art and different sculptures.

“He actually entered one of my pieces and I didn’t know,” Catie Blaine another Highland graduate of 2008 said. “And my sister is an art director, and she texted me and asked me ‘where are you? Your piece won!’ and I had no idea what she was talking about. That’s who Pat was, he wanted you to be the best person you could be.”

Eddington had actually entered Blaine’s picture into a contest and won, because he

A short remembrance of Pat Eddiangton written by principal Jenson as people entered the gallery. (Natalie Mollinet/City Journals)

believed that she was a great artist. She also added that when she started art at Highland she felt very inadequate to take the class because her sisters were so talented when it came to art. But, because of Eddington, she said her confidence grew and she became confident in both art and in herself.

Eddington never had a formal funeral after his passing, so for many, this was a way to honor him.

“You know it’s actually something you don’t see happen too often to teachers, that they’re willing to go create an event surrounding somebody,” Christensen said. “It’s amazing to see the number of people that are here and I think that the way they’re honoring him is excellent.”

Many of the alumni did regret not coming back to see him before his death, not only was he a teacher to so many, but he was a confidant.

Alumni commented on how Eddington would notice something going on and ask if everything was okay, and after the student would tell him what was going on, he would tell them that he would pray for them.

“He wrote me a card at the end of my first year in high school that was really sweet, that I still have,” Highland alumni Katrina Watts said. “He was such a great teacher. He totally lifted me up and there were things he has told me that I will never forget that gave me so much confidence.”

Blaine hopes that Eddington somehow knows about the dedication.

“High school was really hard for me... and I just always felt accepted by Pat...,” she said. “I would drive my car to school and sleep in the back of my car and not come to class, and Pat worked with me through that and was understanding of it. He was just an incredible person, he absolutely deserves this. I hope wherever he is, he’s watching this.” l

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January 2017 | Page 9

Sugar House princess gets her wish

By Natalie Mollinet | natalie@mycityjournals.com | Story originally printed April 2016

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ighland High School students may have been decked out in their class colors — green, blue, yellow and black — with contests going on from tug-a-war to dance contests, but everyone knew why they were there: to let Sam know that she was going to Disney World to meet the princesses, including her favorite, Princess Aurora.

The Sugar House Journal introduced Highland’s charity drive last month for Utah’s Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Highland High School was able to raise $10,940.

This money came not only from the students at Highland, but also the Sugar House community.

“Spirit week is really about Highland family and we have this common goal to get Sammy and her family to Orlando, Florida, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Principal Chris Jenson said.

Sam sat on her throne wearing yellow Mickey Mouse ears and a blue Cinderella dress surrounded by students and family. Sam was on top of the world watching her new friends compete, and she even got up and danced at times and spun around to

watch her dress flow.

“I am so proud I can’t even tell ya. I’m proud of this school for a lot of reasons.

We’re making academic progress, we’re making progress in terms with cohesion with the student body and the family aspect and our athletics are just off the charts this year.

It’s like the whole school has a great vibe,” Jenson said.

All the teachers and faculty wore purple shirts that read “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” and Mickey Mouse ears in full support of Sam and her dream to go to Disney World.

“It’s been awesome,” Sam said. “I’m feeling really happy!”

After the teachers lip-synced to different popular Disney songs, including songs from “Pinocchio” and “The Lion King,” Jenson, who was dressed as a prince, danced on the court with Sam to “Once Upon a Dream” from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.” All the students were cheering, some in tears, for how happy they were to see Sam being a princess. The dance was concluded with big confetti guns, and as the confetti fell to the floor, Sam spun

around in her princess dress.

Sam sat back on her throne and the wish wizard, played by a favorite faculty member Dean Collette, came to her and proclaimed that Sam was going to Disney World. Many, including media, teared up seeing how excited Sam and her family was to see her wish come true.

“It’s been awesome, it’s just, there’s not a lot of words to describe everything that we’ve gone through, not just with Highland but with her treatment. It’s a lot of emotions,” Sam’s mother said.

“This is better than a Disney movie,” Dan Dudley, a member of Utah’s Make-AWish Foundation said. “Sam makes me want to be a better person with her love of life and people.”

Sam was elated after getting the news, but she also loves the students at Highland, who she now considers her friends.

“I really like all of the new friends I’m making and everything, I love it! I’m feeling happy inside, I never went to Disneyland and so now I get to,” she said. “I really, really want to say thanks for everything.” l

Living the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

By Grace Tyler Communications and outreach graduate coordinator Westminster College celebrates diversity and inclusion through hosting a series of events on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Westminster’s core values are consistent with King’s legacy in that campus community members are asked to be socially responsible and value the diverse perspectives of individuals.

Westminster’s commitment to these values are demonstrated through several actions, including the recent hire of Marco Barker Ph.D., the college’s new associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Celebrating Martin Luther King JR. gives Westminster’s campus and the community the momentum to engage in topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. At Westminster, diversity through the lens of King’s legacy means: • Being a campus and community who come together with different mindsets, goals and ways to accomplish tasks.

• Offering a workplace and educational setting where identities, viewpoints and lived experiences are appreciated and affirmed.

• Working with external partners to engage and support the community, including underserved communities.

You’re Invited Join us Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, for Westminster’s MLK rally on campus and march through our Sugar House neighborhood.

• 9 a.m. rally and march, Converse Hall

Princess Sam. (Natalie Mollinet/City Journals)

• 10:30 a.m. MLK commemorative program with keynote speaker Marco Barker Ph.D., Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business Auditorium • 2 p.m. community activism rally/march with University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College Campus, East High School to Kingsbury Hall During the commemorative program, Barker will focus his keynote on learning from our history and current events, and finding the courage to learn and lead.

“Fostering a spirit of diversity, cultural inclusion and justice is important to our Westminster community,” Barker said.

“Events like MLK are snapshots where we give greater attention to these topics, but it is my hope that our college is an environment where we have continued conversations and where we are engaging in these topics through our teaching, practices and service. I see members of the Sugar House community as instrumental to fulfilling our mission and learning goals of being an engaged and reflective campus that thinks critically and appreciates diverse views.”

Barker is Westminster’s first associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion. He serves as the college’s chief diversity officer and is responsible for providing leadership for campus diversity initiatives. His focus is on three key areas related to diversity and inclusion: internal programs, community relations and strategic planning. He earned his undergraduate degree in industrial engineering from the University of Arkansas, his MBA from Webster University and his Ph.D. in educational leadership and research from Louisiana State University.

For more information about Westminster College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please email dei@westminstercollege.edu.

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Highland student raises money for a friend

By Natalie Mollinet | natalie@mycityjournals.com | Story originally printed April 2016

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ne Highland High student, Michael Jaramillo, is busy making necklaces not for himself, but for a much bigger cause in trying to help a friend and his mother with medical expenses.

Michael’s friend Ian was involved in a car accident, leaving him in the hospital. Ian’s mother has been trying her best to help her son get the medical care he needs, but is still struggling with the finances for it. That’s when Michael found a way to make his necklaces into a fundraiser to help.

“He was my best friend,” Michael said. “After he got into the car crash, I went to the crash to see what happened and what all the damage looked like. While I was there I saw a piece of glass from his windshield, so I came up with the idea to put it in a necklace.”

Michael wore the necklace to school the next day and students wanted to know where they could get one. Michael said that it started off with just a couple of close friends asking him for one too, but then more students wanted one.

“So then I was thinking about how much the medical bill would be,” Michael said. “Then the idea of starting a fundraiser for Ian.” Michael got the necklace idea from one of Ian’s necklaces, but instead of glass in the necklace he used rocks.

Anyone who donated $3 or more to the fundraiser got a necklace, and the selling of the necklaces spread like wildfire.

Michael started recruiting friends to help; his friends were all behind him in helping him get the word out and raising

Necklaces made by Michael. (Elaine Toronto)

money for Ian. Michael met Ian the end of his sophomore year, and since then people hardly ever saw them apart. While Ian was in his coma, Michael would send him messages on Facebook every night telling him what happened that day and how his day was so Ian wouldn’t feel like he missed out on anything while he was in his coma.

Ian was in a medically induced coma and according to Michael would sometimes open his eyes for just seconds and yawn.

Ian’s mother was unaware of the fundraiser that Michael had started to help her son. In early March, Michael had already raised $200.

“I thought it was such a powerful and useful way to deal with his grief — and his anger as well,” Elaine Toronto, one of Michael’s teachers, said.

Teachers ask Michael how Ian is doing and like to keep up with his condition. Other students who knew Ian are buying the necklaces and trying to help with his medical bills, and according to Michael a lot of his family has helped raise the money too.

“It’s an amazing feeling knowing all these people care as much as I do,” Michael said.

Michael said the necklaces not only help raise the money for Ian, but they also help him feel like he is doing something for Ian. “It makes me feel like I’m there for him even though I can’t physically help him. I would consider him my brother,” Michael said.

“Michael is a great example to other kids,” Toronto said.

“Hopefully others will pick up on it.”

Michael never thought this would take off the way it did, but he is grateful for the support he’s gotten from not only friends, but from fellow students and his family, as well.

“I just really want my friend to get better and to be able to see him every day,” Michael said. “Just like old times.” l

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Small wrestler has big determination

By Natalie Mollinet | natalie@mycityjournals.com | Story originally printed March 2016

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t’s almost your typical story of David and Goliath: someone you would feel has the disadvantage actually ends up having the advantage – even if they’re 4-foot-4. One Highland student, Zach Schreiter, not only is small in stature but also has had to deal with his own Goliath: cancer.

Zach is your typical teenager. He loves being outdoors, hangs out with friends when he can and is big into swimming, wrestling and karate.

He attends school every day, enjoying his honors language arts class, weight training and seminary.

The only atypical thing about Zach – besides that he’s a black belt – is that he is a dwarf.

In his younger years at Nibley Park Elementary, Zach got teased a lot for his height.

“People would call me names because of my size, and that is the type of bullying I got during my younger years,” Zach said.

But this didn’t stop him from accomplishing things and continuing in what he loved to do.

Karate is one of the many things Zach enjoys doing and has practiced for five years.

One day, however, during one of his classes, his teacher noticed something odd on the back of his neck.

“I was having pictures done for my karate and I had my neck in a certain way, and my master saw this weird lump on my neck and pointed it out to my dad,” Zach said.

A few weeks later Zach found himself at Shriners Hospital, but doctors didn’t know what it was, so they told him and his parents to go to Primary Children’s Hospital and see if they knew what was going on.

“They looked at it, and they wanted to do surgery as soon as possible,” Zach said. “After the surgery, about a week later we got the results that it was Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer that affects your lymphatic system, the part of your body that helps fight off infections.

At first Zach was fine with it, but as he talked with his aunt more about it he broke down. “[It was] a good life lesson to learn and very painful; it took away most of my strength and stamina,” he said.

Zach’s treatment began in August when he started school, but he was able to still complete his homework and school assignments without missing regularly. According to his classmates, Zach maintained a positive attitude through his treatments, so not many people even knew what he was going through.

“My friends and family keep me positive,” Zach said. “The students [at Highland] treat me like a friend.”

Zach said during his time through chemo, his biggest support was his dad.

“He did everything for me during chemo, like he helped clean my PICC line when it needed to be cleaned and made sure I took my medication and knew how to give me my shot if I couldn’t do it. The rest of my family gave me love and support that I needed,” he said.

PICC lines are the long thin tubes that doctors put into the vein of the patient when they give chemotherapy and other medicines. The line has to be changed every week to reduce infection.

“My friends and family motivate me because they are the ones that truly care about me,” Zach said. “There is an end to this pain, and I have to keep giving all I got and do it with a smile, which motivated me through chemo.”

Zach carried that support, and after four months of being in and out of the hospital, he had his last treatment on his mother’s birthday.

Even though Zach had lost a significant amount of weight and was very weak, he wanted to continue on to the next step – it was wrestling season.

Zach made the JV team, and his teammates are always there pushing him on the sidelines.

“My teammates tease me in a fun way and support me,” he said.

Zach may be short for his weight class sitting at 113 pounds, but he feels like it’s a challenge and also an advantage being short.

Zach at the photo shoot where his coach noticed the bump. (Zach Schreiter)

“The advantage is I have a low center of gravity and a lot of upper-body strength in my weight class. The challenge is that my opponents will have more reach than me,” he said.

After high school, Zach plans to go to college but first serve an LDS mission, a challenge he’s looking forward to.

“One of the things that I learned during chemo, and what my coaches tell me, is that if you fight with your heart, no matter the outcome, you have won.” l

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By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com | Story originally printed September 2016

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fter ending the 2015 season with a 5-9-2 record, expectations might not be too high entering the 2016 season.

That is not the case with the Highland High girls soccer team.

The team returns 10 starters and won three of their four non-region games before starting their region schedule against Ogden on Aug. 23.

Their first two games were won by a combined score of 13-1. But head coach Brad Kooyman said he wasn’t satisfied and had high hopes as the season gets underway.

“I have really high expectations because we have a lot of talent and we should be really good. I’m pleased with what we did, but I know we can do better,” Kooyman said after the team defeated Cottonwood High 6-0 on Aug. 11.

What is expected to help the team in their pursuit of success is the solid spine they’ve established up the middle of the field.

“Our strength is the middle, we want to own the middle of the field,” Kooyman said.

One of the catalysts to controlling the midfield will be the calm influence of team captain Annie Nielson.

Nielson, a senior midfielder, said she feels they’re solid from defense to attack but it’s the team camaraderie that plays a big role in the team’s cohesion.

“On and off the field we hang out and we

The Highland High girls soccer team defeated Cottonwood High 6-0 on Aug. 11. The Rams return 10 starters from The Highland High girls soccer team scores against Cottonwood High on Aug. 11.(Travis Barton/City Journals) a year ago. –Travis Barton

The Highland High girls soccer team scores against Cottonwood High on Aug. 11. –Travis Barton

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fter ending the 2015 season with a 5-92 record, expectations might not be too high entering the 2016 season.

That is not the case with the Highland High girls soccer team.

The team returns 10 starters and won three of their four non-region games before starting their region schedule against Ogden on Aug. 23. Their first two games were won by a combined score of 13-1. But head coach Brad Kooyman said he wasn’t satisfied and had high hopes as the season gets underway.

“I have really high expectations because we have a lot of talent and we should be really good. I’m pleased with what we did, but I know we can do better,” Kooyman said after the team defeated Cottonwood High 6-0 on Aug. 11.

What is expected to help the team in their pursuit of success is the solid spine they’ve established up the middle of the field.

“Our strength is the middle, we want to own the middle of the field,” Kooyman said.

One of the catalysts to controlling the

midfield will be the calm influence of team captain Annie Nielson.

Nielson, a senior midfielder, said she feels they’re solid from defense to attack but it’s the team camaraderie that plays a big role in the team’s cohesion.

“On and off the field we hang out and we form those bonds so that on the field we’re comfortable with each other,” Nielson said.

Kayla Greer, senior defender and cocaptain, said it’s an advantage returning 10 starters—five of whom play together on their club team—because it makes the team’s adjustment period shorter.

“We all kinda know how everyone plays already so we’re already meshed which makes it easier,” Greer said.

Greer, along with senior forward Emma Thornton, are the only two players to have played every varsity game since arriving as freshmen.

“It’s weird going from being the youngest on the team to being the leader of the team,” Greer said.

form those bonds so that on the field we’re comfortable with each other,” Nielson said.

Kayla Greer, senior defender and cocaptain, said it’s an advantage returning 10 starters—five of whom play together on their club team—because it makes the team’s adjustment period shorter.

“We all kinda know how everyone plays already so we’re already meshed which makes it easier,” Greer said.

Greer, along with senior forward Emma Thornton, are the only two players to have played every varsity game since arriving as freshmen.

“It’s weird going from being the youngest on the team to being the leader of the team,” Greer said.

Despite some convincing wins to begin

Despite some convincing wins to begin the season, Kooyman said the team needs to improve in what should be a competitive region schedule.

“Although I’m happy with where we are, I know how tough our region is. So I want them to be a little sharper, a little more precise,” Kooyman said. “But it’s early, so it’s that balance, you want to push them hard so when we get to the tough part of the season we’ll be ready.”

An improvement Kooyman is looking for starts in front of goal. Against Cottonwood on Aug. 11, the Rams had 40 chances on goal and converted six of them into goals. Kooyman said when they play top competition, they’ll need to have a high percentage of finishes.

“We might only get six or eight chances… so that percentage has to come up and if we do that we’ll be okay,” Kooyman said.

Highland has never won a region title in girls soccer, but Kooyman said with the team’s talent, they have the potential to make history.

“For me I think that’s a real possibility

[and] I challenged the girls to get there,” Kooyman said.

Nielson said it’s a difficult region, but that’s their goal.

“We’re just looking to push ourselves to the max and see where that takes us,” Nielson said. “It won’t be a breeze but [a region title] is what we’re working towards.”

Nielson was named the head captain over the summer and said it was a really cool feeling.

“It’s been my high school dream—ever since I knew you could have high school captains—so it was a dream come true,” Nielson said.

Kooyman said the team’s talent extends to the classroom as well. The team recently received a national academic award for having a 3.8 grade point average in 2015.

“Not only do we have high quality soccer players, we have high quality kids,” Kooyman said. “Good citizens, good students and good athletes; what more can you ask for as a coach?” 

the season, Kooyman said the team needs to improve in what should be a competitive region schedule.

“Although I’m happy with where we are, I know how tough our region is. So I want them to be a little sharper, a little more precise,” Kooyman said. “But it’s early, so it’s that balance, you want to push them hard so when we get to the tough part of the season we’ll be ready.”

An improvement Kooyman is looking for starts in front of goal. Against Cottonwood on Aug. 11, the Rams had 40 chances on goal and converted six of them into goals. Kooyman said when they play top competition, they’ll need to have a high percentage of finishes.

“We might only get six or eight chances… so that percentage has to come up and if we do

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Highland has never won a region title in girls soccer, but Kooyman said with the team’s talent, they have the potential to make history.

“For me I think that’s a real possibility [and] I challenged the girls to get there,” Kooyman said.

Nielson said it’s a difficult region, but that’s their goal.

“We’re just looking to push ourselves to the max and see where that takes us,” Nielson said. “It won’t be a breeze but [a region title] is what we’re working towards.”

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“It’s been my high school dream—ever since I knew you could have high school captains—so it was a dream come true,” Nielson said.

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“Not only do we have high quality soccer players, we have high quality kids,” Kooyman said. “Good citizens, good students and good athletes; what more can you ask for as a coach?” l

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Sober Sober Soccer: Soccer: the World’s Favoritesport Sport Aids in Addiction Recoveryrecovery How theHow world’s favorite aids in addiction

By Sarah Almond | sarah@mycityjournals.com

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By Sarah Almond | sarah@mycityjournals.com | Story originally printed September 2016

here are 149 drug and alcohol addiction

treatment centers throughout the state of here are 149 drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers throughUtah*. These facilities attract thousands of out the state of Utah*. These facilities attract of people people from acrossthousands the country who want to addiction and fiand nd afind new alife through from across the country who want tofight fight addiction new life sobriety. One such individual came to Salt through sobriety. One such individual came SaltofLake hopes Lake City intohopes gettingCity soberin and ended up achieving more thanthat that- -he’s he’s of getting sober and ended up achieving muchmuch more than chasing his passion. chasing his passion.

Twenty-seven-year-old Brian Knight Twenty-seven-year-old Brian moved Knightfrom moved from to California to California Utah 18 months ago to seek addiction treatment.

Here,the he Utah 18 months ago to seek addiction treatment.

Here, he joined joined the Fit To Recover gym in downtown Fit To Recover gym in downtownSalt Salt Lake met a Lake City, City, where where he met ahe community individuals whotowards were all working towards community of individuals who wereof all working one goal: to one goal: to free themselves from the thralls of free themselves from the thralls of addiction of sobriety. addiction andand livelive a lifeaoflife sobriety. was asober community I really wanted “One of the things that helped me“Itstay wasthat definitely the to get involved in,” Knight said. “One of the Fit To Recover gym, but also rediscovering the hobby of soccer things that helped me stay sober was definitely something that has always been a passion me growing up,” Knight the Fit Tofor Recover gym, but also rediscovering the hobby of soccer - something that has said. always been a passion for me growing up.”

Within weeks of moving here, Knight himself at Within found weeks of moving playing here, Knight himself playing at the night Gardnerof Village the Gardner Village Indoor Soccerfound arena almost every the Indoor Soccer arena almost every night of the week. week.

“It kept me sober and it gave me“Itsomething to kept me soberto andlook it gaveforward me something to feel look forward to everyday and something everyday and something to make me accomplished,” Knight said.to make me feel accomplished,” Knight said. “I “I just wanted to share that passion just with otherto people.” wanted share that passion with other people.”

Knight recognized an opportunity to combine his drive to live a Though Salt Lake City has an expansive sober lifestyle with his passion for the of soccer. sobergame community with dozens of programs for those and in recovery, “There are other sober sportsdesigned like volleyball softball,Knight but recognized an opportunity to there was no sober soccer,” Knight immediately said.

“So I just wanted to take the combine his drive to live a sober lifestyle with initiative and see if I could get people involved.” his passion for the game of soccer. are otherI started sober sports like “I started talking to people at Fit“There To Recover; talking volleyball and softball, but there was no sober to the alumni department at my recovery center; I started announcing soccer,” Knight said. “So I just wanted to take initiative and if I could people it at AA meetings,” Knight said. the “Wherever I see would go, Igetwould involved.”

After deciding to launch a soccer program for those working towards sobriety, Knight started networking and getting the word out about his idea.

“I started talking to people at Fit To Recover; I started talking to the alumni department at my recovery center; I started announcing it at AA meetings,” Knight said.

“Wherever I would go, I would promote it by word-of-mouth.”

It took time, but Knight’s efforts paid off. Though just six people joined the sober soccer program in the beginning, now, nearly a year later, more than 40 recovering addicts gather every Saturday and Monday to play the world’s most popular sport.

“One of my biggest goals of starting sober soccer is to get people involved even if they don’t do other forms of recovery like

McLaughlin of Midvale, who’s been with the

Brian Knight (in blue) runs drills with several participants of the sober soccer

Brian Knight (induring blue) runsadrills with several participants of thepractice. sober soccer When program during a Wednesday program Wednesday afternoon Knight startedafternoon the practice. When Knight started the first sober soccer team, just six people came out. Today the program has four different first sober soccer team, just six people came out.

Today the program has four teams with players of all skill levels. –Sarah Almond

different teams with players of all skill levels. (Sarah Almond/City Journals)

AA programs or treatment centers,” Knight optional practices on Wednesday nights at 6 said. “I wanted to give them somewhere they p.m. at Stratford Park near Sugarhouse. could come and be word-of-mouth.” around people of similar “We end every game by getting together promote it by backgrounds who are trying to achieve the and talking about ways we can directly relate Though just six people joined the sober tosoccer in the same thing, which is changing your life and our recovery playing program soccer,” Knight said. doing somethingnow, positive in sobriety.” like communication - that’s a big beginning, nearly a year later, “Things more than 40 recovering addicts Though Knight recently established a one; for people who haven’t played a lot, it’s gather every Saturday and Monday to play the world’s most popular men’s team, the majority of the sober soccer about achieving something and doing it with sport. is coed, with ages ranging from 19 no judgment. program years olds players in to theirgive late 40’s.

“We talk teamwork howbe you “Itowanted them somewhere theyabout could comeandand “We have four teams right now,” Knight can’t win a game on your own - you need around people of similar backgrounds who are trying to achieve the said. “One of our teams is called Fit To your team. And that’s the same in life, you Recover, and another is called FTR - pretty know? You can’t stay sober on your own; same thing,” Knight said. much short for Fit To Recover. We also have you need people around you. When one of Though Knight recently established a men’s team, the majority one called Socceriety and another called us is struggling, the rest of us are there to of the sober soccer program is coed,pick with ages Attacking Sobriety.” them up.”ranging from 19 years Thetosober soccerinprogram runs 40’s. They in eightFor many sober olds players their late currently havesoccer fourplayers, teams.this sense week intervals with session games played of sportsmanship is one of the biggest draws The sober soccer program runs in eight-week intervals with every Saturday and Monday from 5 to 10 p.m. and benefits of the program. atsession Gardner games Village inplayed Midvaleevery or Let’s Play “MyMonday. favorite part of playing soccer here Saturday and Knight also holds Sports in Murray. Knight also holds weekly is the friendships I’ve made,” said Mario

“We talk about teamwork and how you can’t win a game on your own you need your team. And that’s the same in life, you know? You can’t stay sober on your own; you need people around you. When one of us is struggling, the rest of us are there to pick them up.”

program for the past eight months. “It’s been optional practices on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. at Stratford Park a blessing to know Brian, because his drive near to get Sugarhouse. people involved with being active in sobriety“We and his have really endleadership every game by helped getting together and talking about ways me get to where I am.” we Knight can directly relate our recovery said that many of the people who to playing soccer,” Knight said. come out for sober teamwork soccer have and little how to no you can’t win a game on your own “We talk about with the sport, yet their willingness -experience your team. And that’s the toyou growneed as both individuals and players is same in life, you know?”

Knight said that of him the people who come out for sober something that inspires him many and gives purpose. have little to no experience with the sport, yet their willingness soccer “I haven’t played soccer since I was a to grow as both individuals and players is something that inspires him. kid,” said player Steven Lopez of Sugarhouse.

“But playing now, it’splayed challenging, and I think “I haven’t soccer since I was a kid,” said player Steven that’s helped me in my sobriety. It challenges Lopez Sugarhouse. me to getofout of my comfort“But zone, playing to think now, it’s challenging, and I think less selfihelped shly, and to work things evenIt challenges me to get out of my that’s me inthrough my sobriety. when I want to quit.” comfort zone, to think less selfishly, and to work through things even Lopez, who’s only been playing with the when want quit.”found sober soccer programI for two to months, after joining the Fit To Recover Lopez, who’s onlygym. been playing with the program for two “Being here in Utah, there are a lot of months, found soccer afterand joining the Fit To Recover gym. different options in sober the sober community a strong here,” “Butprogram really growing and taking “Isober can group totally seeLopez this said. soccer I can totally see this soccer program really off,” Lopez said. growing and taking off.”

Knight to continue the word about sober soccer And growinghopes the program is exactly spreading what Knightgetting intends people to do. Though his biggest and from across the Salt Lake Valley interested in the challenge is funding the program, Knight program. hopes to continue spreading the word about sober soccer and getting people from across “I would love to eventually get Real Salt Lake involved,” Knight the Salt Lake Valley interested in the program. said“Iadding he’d like to teach youth would love to eventually get Real Salt about addiction and soccer.

Lake involved,” KnightKnight’s said. “But I biggest have this hope is that the program spurs Ultimately, bigger plan right now of trying to do something community involvement and increases awareness of active addiction within the youth community. Once we have recovery. the numbers and the stability, I’d like to start a camp To for youth were we notabout only teach them soccer or to get involved, email learn more sober about soccer but we teach them about addiction Brian Knight at bjknight12@hotmail.com or visit Fit2Recover.org/ and substance abuse and alcohol.”

Ultimately, l Knight hopes the program contact-us. will grow large enough to create a sober soccer league and that sober soccer will continue to inspire other leaders to start sober initiatives of their own. Lastly, Knight’s biggest hope is that the program spurs community involvement and increases awareness of active addiction recovery.

To learn more about sober soccer or to get involved, email Brian Knight at bjknight12@hotmail.com or visit Fit2Recover.org/contact-us. 

*Statistics drawn from 2015 National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Facilities compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov).

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Goal Keeping – It Isn’t Just for Sports

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JOANI TAYLOR

t’s the New Year and I bet you just can’t stand the thought of reading yet another article about why you shouldn’t make a resolution. After all, only 8% of us actually keep them, so why bother? To get where you want to be in life you have to have goals.

Not just dreams, high ambitions or lofty visions.

You must have realistic and achievable goals. If you aren’t steering towards a purpose how will you get there? If making that goal a New Year’s resolution is an option then, why not? So, this article is about how to keep that resolution so you don’t end up with just another un-kept promise to yourself.

1 – Be Realistic: One of the things that I have found that keep them in perspective is to take my goals in small steps. To do this I choose a goal that may take a year and then break it down into weekly, monthly and sometimes daily achievable things. For example, maybe I want to lose 20 lbs., and I make that a New Years resolution. I have just given myself permission to take the entire year to lose 20 lbs., only 1-½ pounds a month (no wonder I never lose 20 lbs.). You can break that further down to daily healthy eating or exercise goals.

I use this same breaking down technique for financial goals, getting organized, helping others (remember the charity box?) and even getting the yard in shape in the spring.

2 – Write it down: The best way I have found to recognize a goal is to take pen to paper. It’s not a list in my mind. I mean put pen to paper. My purpose isn’t to belittle technology or all those nifty, handy dandy goaltracking apps. Those can be useful. But, I have found that the actual physical act of writing down my goal makes them become real. You are making a commitment. It’s no longer and idea. Plus, writing down your goal gives you a starting date and will motivate you to see it through. Plus, it makes it easy to track your progress, which will help you gain momentum.

How to stay on track with your goals: Okay, so now you’ve put your goal in writing.

How do you stay on track? Here are some ideas to try that have worked for me.

1: Make a List I like to write my goals down in a weekly, monthly and yearly list on a calendar. It’s important to cross them off when they are finished. Putting that glorious line through or checking it off gives finality and makes for a great amount of satisfaction.

2. A Spreadsheet: While my calendar method works well for me, other people find more satisfaction and motivation

by creating a sophisticated spreadsheet with colors and percentages to track progress. If you are the techy type transfer your original pre-written goal to an Excel spreadsheet and then break it into smaller achievable goals with a time frame. I have found that spreadsheets work very well for financial goals.

Just like paying my bills, I’ve used them as a method to help me reach goals for saving money for a car or vacation.

3. Sticky notes: Sticky notes work very well for visual people. You can use the sticky notes to keep you on track and serve as a consistent reminder around the house, in the car or at work. If you are the kind that needs a lot of reminders, or your goal is to break a habit, sticky notes can help you succeed.

An example would be if you’re trying to be more organized, put a sticky note in the spot that seems to accumulate the clutter, perhaps the kitchens counter, reminding you to put the item away immediately.

So, whatcha’ waiting for? It’s time to break out the pen and paper. Taking that first step of writing down your goals won’t accomplish them. That part takes work, but it does help you get going in a clear direction and makes them achievable for getting you on the right path to success.

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You can’t go wrong with Bath Safety Month.

Our family tradition is to smear the tub with canola oil then place a plugged-in hair dryer and toaster on the rim of the tub. If you can shower without slipping and electrocuting yourself, you win!

I hope you didn’t forget January 2 was Happy Mew Years for Cats Day. If you missed it, there’s a good chance your cat “accidentally” knocked over a houseplant and tracked soil across the carpet.

January 2 was also a big day for unhappy marriages. The first Monday of each year is the most popular day to file for divorce. (I guess she wasn’t impressed with the year’s supply of Turtle Wax she found under the Christmas tree.) Also, it’s Personal Trainer Awareness Day, just in case you wondered who the guy in shorts was who kept following you around the gym yelling at you to squat lower.

It’s nice that fiber is finally getting some recognition. Celebrate Fiber Focus Month by feeding your family only whole grains, beans and nuts. Maybe January should also be Constipation Awareness Month.

If your office Christmas party wasn’t embarrassing enough, Humiliation Day on January 3 should fill your quota of mortifying shame.

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(After researching this observation, it isn’t about humiliating yourself (or others), it’s a way to recognize that humiliating individuals or groups isn’t cool. Organizers should change the name to No Humiliation Day to avoid awkward encounters in the office.)

Personally, I’m looking forward to Show and Tell Day at Work on January 8. I haven’t done Show and Tell since kindergarten and I’m excited to show co-workers my collection of belly button lint.

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I’m good with that.

After stuffing our pie holes with holiday fare for six weeks, it’s time to establish healthier dietary and exercise habits. Observances like Family Fitness Month encourage us to sign up for gym memberships we’ll never use and purchase P90X workout DVDs that we’ll watch while sitting on the couch eating a bag of Cheetos.

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