Taylorsville City Newsletter | October 2022

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The City of Taylorsville has a long tradition of recognizing and supporting our veterans. Truly, they are our heroes, and we want to do all that we can to honor their invaluable service and sacri ce.

It is why the nine life-size bronze statutes depicting veterans greet all who come to City Hall. The statues that make up the Veterans Memorial at Taylorsville City Hall have been a part of what is now Centennial Plaza since 2011. Not only do these statues make our city identi able and unique, but they add such a reverence to the entrance of our city o ces.

It is also why we y the ags of each of the branches of our military along Centennial Boulevard and why pictures of our veterans make up an honor wall at our Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center. It is why we honor our veterans with events each year in our community and at our schools. So, when we learned about a program that honors veterans at Christmastime at cemeteries across the country — even Arlington Cemetery — of course, we wanted to be a part.

In doing so, the city and Taylorsville Youth Council are collaborating this year with Wreaths Across America and Honor365 in a service project to place holiday wreaths at every veteran’s grave in the Taylorsville Cemetery.

The goal is to secure sponsorship by the community of 255 wreaths, ensuring that one is laid at each of their graves. Residents can sponsor a wreath for $15 at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/UT0058P or on our city website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov under Our City and then Wreaths Across America. You can also nd paper sponsorship forms at City Hall or access the QR code on the ad on Page 6 of this section. The service project is part of a nationwide initiative in which Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies nationwide in December.

In Taylorsville, there will be two parts to that ceremony. The rst part will start promptly at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17 at Taylorsville City Hall. The importance of starting on time is because it coincides with the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The second part takes place at Taylorsville Cemetery, where the wreaths will be laid on all 255 graves of the veterans.

We are so honored to be a part of this project and hope residents, too, will support this worthwhile cause by sponsoring a wreath. It is our great privilege to recognize the legacy of duty, service and sacri ce of our veterans.

–Mayor Kristie S. Overson

See

an Art Walk Through Centennial

Thirteen new statues have been added to Centennial Plaza, creating a stunning art walk where all can see the imagination, wonder and beauty created by local and area artists.

The new statues were installed on Aug. 27 through the city’s Plaza +ART program, which also honored the artists at a reception and dinner at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. In all 14 statues will make up the Centennial Plaza art walk with one more installed in the coming weeks. Stroll through Centennial Plaza anytime — day or night — to view the sculptures, and see pictures of each of them on Page 5 of this section.

“It was just a joy to hear from the artists themselves,” Mayor Kristie Overson said of Plaza +ART’s second-season kickoff, “and we thank the generous donors and supporters who made this possible.”

Sponsors of the Plaza +ART program include Nelson Labs, Great Harvest, The Overson Family, Kenny Pratt, Bryan Hurd, Chick- l-A, Dan Toone, Josh Toone, Doug Adams and Leatherby’s.

Plaza +ART was created as a way to bring public art to the plaza, which opened last fall and connects City Hall and the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center into one community-centric space with its lighted walking paths, outdoor stage, beautiful landscaping and natural amphitheater.

The intent is for some of the sculptures to be displayed permanently, while others will rotate through the plaza as additional sculptures are featured. Read more about the program and artists at www.taylorsvilleut.gov/our-city/plaza-art.

Mayor Kristie S. Overson

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EVENTS

OCTOBER 2022

Oct. 5 & 19 – 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting @ City Hall and online. Watch a live-stream of the meeting on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov

Oct. 8 – 8 to 11 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast @ Taylorsville Fire Station 118, 5317 S. 2700 West. Hosted by the Uni ed Fire Authority.

Oct. 10 – All day

Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day. City Hall is closed in observance.

Oct. 11 – 7 p.m. & Oct. 25 – 6 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall.

Oct. 20, 21 & 22 – 7:30 p.m.

Forever Plaid @ the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Studio 5400. Tickets are $10. Presented by the Taylorsville Arts Council. (See ad on Page 8).

Oct. 22 – 5 to 7 p.m.

Trick-or-Treating on the Plaza. Children can trick-or-treat at Centennial Plaza, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd., where there will be stations o ering candy and treats.

Oct. 27 – 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The Utah Philharmonic Orchestra and Taylorsville-SLCC Orchestra will perform a Halloween Spooktacular concert at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. Purchase tickets at saltlakecountyarts.org.

Oct. 31 – All Day

Halloween. Have a safe and happy day. Watch out for trick-or-treaters.

Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov

COUNCIL CORNER

By Council Member Anna Barbieri

Teaching about the Constitution is Key to Continued Freedom, Success

Sept. 17, 1787: The Constitution of the United States of America was signed on this day in Philadelphia by 39 men who essentially codi ed a government that secured the rights, freedoms and sovereignty of ‘We the People’ while limiting the size and scope of federal powers.

This past month on Sept. 17, recognized as Constitution Day, I was honored to attend and participate in the reading of the Constitution at American Preparatory Academy’s school in West Valley City. More than 40 students from third to 12th grades each took turns, along with invited guests, to read aloud sections of this sacred document.

I was humbled by their careful instructions and reverence shown for the Constitution and their commitment to teach each student the pillar of what guar-

antees our freedom from tyranny and oppression — a landmark document that makes the United States unique among all other nations.

For more than 200 years, other countries have referenced the U.S. Constitution in creating their own governments with checks and balances, free elections, and fair and just civil and criminal courts. But none of this matters unless we teach our children — our future leaders — the history and content of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

We are at a pivotal time in our nation when a frightening number of citizens believe that the Constitution is just an outdated piece of paper with no relevance to modern times. While the 21st century has certainly brought new challenges and ways of thinking, our inalienable rights as free citizens have not changed. They belong to us — given to us by God, our creator, not an elite think tank with a gavel in a grand building.

“The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or musty records; they are written, as with a sunbeam, in the whole volume of human nature, by the hand of the divinity itself, and can never be erased or obscured by

mortal power” said Thomas Je erson.

But unless these truths are protected by teaching our children and our children’s children, they will be obscured by the darkness of tyranny and ignorance. So, to American Preparatory Academy: My deepest gratitude is extended to your school and the students and teachers bound by an obligation to maintain the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.

See what’s new at Carriage Square! We’ll be highlighting Carriage Square businesses over the next several months in advance of coming renovations to the shopping center. Be sure to stop by this fun section of Taylorsville.

If you’re looking for excellent Vietnamese food, Café Thảo Mi is the place to go. A mainstay of Carriage Square, Café Thảo Mi is known for their Vietnamese co ee, café sandwiches and street food.

Originally located in West Valley City, the business started in 2001 as a small kiosk before moving to Carriage Square in 2007.

“When I rst came here, it was only me,” said owner Thão Ly. “I made co ee that all the Vietnamese people liked, so they came out. They sit at the tables and they talk — just like how it is back home.”

The attraction of her restaurant is not only the delicious food but the environment where all feel welcome and part of a community. “A lot of the time, you don’t want to sit down for a long time and eat; you just want to meet a friend and talk,” she said. “Here, they can sit wherever they want, have a co ee, and talk for an hour.”

And Ly wouldn’t have it any other way. “I think to be able to work and manage something like this, you have to love to do it,” she said, “and I love to do this. I come in every day and I'm happy doing it.”

If you want to try the tasty co ee and sandwiches for yourself, visit the café at 1773 W. Carriage Square in Taylorsville.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Knudsen (District 5), Curt Cochran (District 2), Anna Barbieri, Chair (District 3), Meredith Harker, Vice Chair (District 4) and Ernest Burgess (District 1)

Take Preventative Measures to Stop Property Crimes

Property crimes are always signi cantly impactful. We encourage everyone to be vigilant in helping to prevent property crimes. Property crimes include any type of burglary, fraud, forgery, theft or vandalism.

While taking preventative measures is no guarantee, they both lessen your chances of becoming a victim and increase the chances of the suspect being caught. We encourage all to research preventative measures. Here are some trustworthy online links:

• identitytheft.gov (report identity theft)

• ic3.gov (report an internet crime)

• consumer.ftc.gov (report a fraud and learn about current scams)

• ncpc.org/resources/home-neighborhood-safety (learn about basic safety tips)

• uspis.gov/tips-prevention/mail-theft (learn about mail and package thefts)

TVPD EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Please join us in congratulating O cer Stone as our latest TVPD employee of the month. O cer Stone has been with TVPD for almost a year, with ve years total experience in law enforcement. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked as an o cer for Cottonwood Heights and Sandy police departments.

O cer Stone is currently working as part of TVPD’s patrol division. His primary role is responding to calls for service. Often, due to the number of such calls, odd shift hours or odd working days, patrol officers are only able to conduct a preliminary investigation that is then forwarded to a detective. However, Taylorsville patrol o cers often go above and beyond what would be considered their primary responsibilities. TVPD patrol o cers often investigate and close cases in their entirety. O cer Stone stated that one of the aspects that drew him to TVPD is our desire to encourage proactive policing.

In July, Officer Stone provided a great example of this when as he was conducting a proactive patrol and discovered an unoccupied stolen vehicle. Instead of simply recovering the vehicle, he decided to investigate further. With the assistance of other patrol o cers, he was able to identify and locate a suspect. When the suspect and associates were found to be involved in numerous fraud-related crimes, he continued to investigate those leads as well. Fraudrelated crimes can be very dynamic. They often involve multiple victims (14 in this case), multiple suspects (three in this case), multiple financial institutions, multiple private businesses and multiple police jurisdictions. O cer Stone did not shy away from this investigative challenge.

With the assistance of other patrol o cers, he went to work. Officer Stone also enlisted the assistance of o cers from Adult Probation and Parole. Due to his extensive investigative e orts, crucial evidence was gathered, enabling Det. Winslow to make quick work of the case with multiple charges against three primary offenders. Det. Winslow stated her appreciation and recognized O cer Stone as playing a vital lead role in this investigation. Sgt. Marriot described O cer Stone as a “great example of a patrol o cer” who is “diligent in pursuing the success and mission of the Taylorsville Police Department.”

In his free time, O cer Stone enjoys spending time with his family while they hunt, camp, hike, watch football and simply spend time together. He enjoys exercising and riding motorcycles. Thank you, O cer Stone, for being a part of TVPD and Team Taylorsville!

TVPD Joins in Bennion Neighborhood Safety Fair

TVPD along with several other community organizations recently participated in the Bennion Neighborhood Safety Fair.

Taylorsville’s Public Safety Committee and Unied Fire Authority also were among the safety fair’s guests. Community members were encouraged to “get to know your neighbor” in attending the event. They learned about how to start a Neighborhood Watch program and implement crime prevention tips, and were able to see some of the equipment rst responders use.

Chief Brady Cottam said TVPD de nitely bene ts from the Neighborhood Watch program. “The more eyes and ears there are watching for criminal activity, the better,” he told the Taylorsville Journal earlier this year. “Of course, we don’t want citizens approaching or engaging suspects. But if they notify us of suspicious activity, that is a big help.”

Check this space each month for news about the Taylorsville Police Department (TVPD) and their valuable service to our community.

Eternity Jason Millward

Winter Hibiscus Leaf Nate Johansen

Torri Gate Doug Adams

Sunseeker Dan Toone

Generations Ben Hammond

Vail Jim Moore

Infinite’s OM Nate Brimhall

Snowboard Deveren Farley

Slender Void Myles Howell Synergy Gary Lee Price Sentry Jeannine Young

Secret Ceremonials Josh Toone Generations III Dana Kuglin

Enjoy Arts, Parks and the Utah Skies

Salt Lake County Arts and Culture, Clark Planetarium and Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation have brought to the valley an exciting new public art installation called Arts, Parks & the Utah Skies. The installation includes three outdoor art pieces in county parks that explore themes of astronomy and science.

“The goal of these installations is to connect Salt Lake County park visitors with the wonders of space through art,” said Kate Ithurralde, Salt Lake County’s Public Art Manager. “We hope these art pieces will spark visitors’ imaginations and encourage them to explore the environment, especially the beautiful Utah skies.”

Three local artists were chosen through a competitive process, to design, fabricate and install their pieces in three county parks: Pleasant Green Park in Magna, Taylorsville Recreation Center, and the Yellow Fork Trailhead in Herriman.

Karl Hale, Night Life

Location: Pleasant Green Park 3252 S. 8400 West, Magna

Lenka Konopasek, Sun and Moon

Location: Taylorsville Recreation Center 4948 S. 2700 West, Taylorsville

Tooza Design, Transcendent Utah Sky

Location: Yellow Fork Trailhead Herriman

Sun and Moon

Transcendent Utah Sky

Night Life

Taylorsville Bennion Heritage REMEMBRANCES

Election Day is Nov. 8, Ballots Coming This Month

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for several elected offices at the county, state and federal levels of government, as well as school boards.

Keep your eyes peeled for your ballot, which will be mailed to you the week of Oct. 17. Not sure if you’re registered? You can nd out at slco.org/clerk/elections/voter-registration

Concerned about election security? Learn about what the Salt Lake County Clerk’s o ce does to ensure your ballot is safe and processed securely at slco.org/clerk/elections/election-security/

Don’t Miss These Library Events

The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of October. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events:

WALKING BOOK CLUB

Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Take a 30-minute walk along the paths behind the library and then participate in a 30-minute book discussion. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Strollers are welcome.

Community museums are constantly seeking artifacts and memorabilia that describe and document the past history of community development and the people who made it all happen.

As time progresses, museums are dependent upon those living to share treasures saved from days long since passed. Without benefactors who are willing to share, the artifacts and memorabilia that de ne our history would be lost forever.

Recently, the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center received a donation of an early 1950s show saddle (notice all the silver on this one, pictured). This saddle will be displayed along with a working saddle and a 1950s pleasure saddle, which recall the time when horses were the primary mode of transportation in Taylorsville and Utah.

This gift was given by Dante “Tony” Pistone, who is a retired director of a local equine therapy center that rescued wild and domestic horses to aid in therapy programs. Such programs assisted people su ering from issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). We thank Tony and all those who share our love of history.

Visit the heritage museum to learn more and see this newly donated show saddle in person. We’re located at 1488 W. 4800 South.

“Invisible Child” reading schedule: Oct. 6, chapter 35–end

“Cloud Cuckoo Land” reading schedule: Oct. 13: Prologue – page 214 | Oct. 20: Pages 215 - 419 | Oct. 27: Pages 420 - end

*Note: The Oct. 13 book club will discuss rst and then walk.

TEEN MINI WEAPONS

Friday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m.

Prepare yourself for an alien invasion! Build a miniaturized arsenal of mass destruction, including small catapults, shooters, slingshots and more.

SENIOR BOOK CLUB AT THE TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER

Monday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m.

Location: Taylorsville Senior Center, 4743 S. Plymouth View Dr. Join in a lively discussion of a variety of ction and non ction books. Newcomers are welcome! The book club will be led by a librarian from the Taylorsville Library. This month, the group is discussing “The Gown” by Jennifer Robson.

VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Silk and Venom: The Biodiversity of Spiders

Monday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

Registration required: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries

Dr. Greta Binford will discuss the biodiversity of arachnids and why they are inspiring, her travels searching for spiders and her research on spider venom.

INSURANCE CHANGES FOR SENIORS

Monday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about changes for the coming year on your current senior insurance plans. Question-and-answer session will follow presentation. Presented by Deanna Boss, an industry professional with more than 19 years of experience, specializing in insurance for seniors.

VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | The King of Horror: Stephen King's Novels, Adaptations, and Thematic Concerns

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.

Registration required: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries

Bryce Bullins will highlight Stephen King’s extensive bibliography including King’s place within the pantheon of American authors and the ways his distinct brand of horror is uniquely American.

READ FOR THE RECORD

Thursday, Oct. 27, all day

Participate in the world's largest annual shared reading experience. Story walks, coloring sheets and stickers will make this interactive activity tons of fun for everyone.

Show saddle donated by Dante “Tony” Pistone

ANNUAL COLLECTION DAY

OCTOBER UPDATES

Fall Leaf Pickup

As the temperatures cool down and we begin fall, WFWRD will begin its seasonal fall leaf pickup service. Starting Oct. 15, residents can pick up leaf bags at the Taylorsville Library (4870 S. 2700 West) for no additional charge. The district requests that residents take only one roll of leaf bags per household due to limited supplies.

You can take your full leaf bags to the Valley Ball Complex (5100 S. 2700 West) or Vista Park (5000 S. 2055 West) and place them in the designated trailers.

Please do not dump garbage or other items at these or other locations and keep leaves and other yard waste out of recycle cans.

Sustainable Halloween Guide

With spooky season here, Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District wants to give you the tools to succeed when it comes to Halloween waste and recycling. Decorations such as spider web décor, string lights, plastic pumpkins and yard signs are not recyclable in your blue recycling cans. Instead, save decorations for next year or take them to your local thrift store for re-use.

Candy wrappers and candy containers are also not recyclable so throw them in your trash can. Try repurposing an item for trick-ortreating containers, like an old pillowcase or re-useable grocery bag, instead of buying plastic.

Pumpkins, food and other organic matter are not recyclable, however, pumpkins and old fruits and veggies can be thrown in your green curbside can if you have one. If you don’t have one and would like one, subscribe to the district’s green waste collection program at wasatchfrontwaste.org

WFWRD Social Media

Follow Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! WFWRD has recently started a video campaign as a new form of educational outreach. Follow along to learn more about things like recycling contamination, the recycling process and end products, recycling labels and more!

Drop Box, Computer or Phone: Paying Your Bill is Easy

It’s never been simpler to pay your water and sewer bill to Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District. Here are some ways: Online — Utilize TBID’s online bill payment option that saves you time and money. If you have an internet connection and an email address, you can pay your bill online. To make a payment or sign up, go to their website www.tbid.org select Pay Bill Online and Sign Up.

Drop Box — Place your non-cash payment in the conveniently located parking lot drop box. Drop off payments at 1800 W. 4700 South; just follow the sign.

By Mail — Mail check or money order to TaylorsvilleBennion Improvement District, P.O. Box 18579, 1800 W. 4700 South, Taylorsville, UT 84118-8579. A return envelope is provided with your bill. Just add the stamp, include your payment and drop it in the mail.

By Phone — Call 801-968-9081 with your credit or debit card or bank information to speak with a customer service representative.

Visit TBID at 1800 W. 4700 South from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday to make your

If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by