West Valley City Journal | November 2023

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WAYNE PYLE TO RETIRE AS WEST VALLEY CITY MANAGER

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By Darrell Kirby | d.kirby@mycityjournals.com

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e has been an institution in West Valley City government for more than half of the city’s life as an incorporated municipality, outlasting previous mayors and city councilmembers.

After 21 years as city manager preceded by five years as assistant city manager of Utah’s second-largest city, Wayne Pyle is retiring at the end of this year.

“It’s a little weird after 26 years,” he said. “It’s been a great experience, a wild and crazy time here.”

Pyle said he notified the city council in February of his intention to leave at year’s end. He was up for a contract renewal in May. Pyle cited West Valley City’s tremendous growth as highlights of his career. The city had just under 100,000 residents in 1997. It is now 140,000. Additions to the city during that time include the Maverik Center (known early on as the E Center), Centennial Park and the Family Fitness Center, the then-home of Hale Center Theater, the expansion and remake of Valley Fair Mall, the construction of Fairbourne Station and the UTA bus and TRAX station near city hall, an industrial and warehouse corridor on West Valley City’s north side, and multi- and single-family housing developments throughout the city.

A new police department headquarters opened in October 2019 and additional fire stations were built to serve the growing city.

Structural and aesthetic improvements were also made to busy 3500 South through the city’s center.

“It’s been pretty amazing,” Pyle said.

One of the more trying times during Pyle’s tenure was 2012 and 2013 following a controversial shooting death of an unarmed woman at an apartment complex by police

West Valley City Manager Wayne Pyle speaks prior to the ribbon-cutting for fire station 76 in 2018. Pyle is retiring after 26 years with the city, 21 as

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West Valley Farmers Market concludes for 2023

By Tom Haraldsen | t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

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endors have taken down their tents and packed away their goods for the season, as West Valley City’s Farmers Market concluded on Oct. 12 in Centennial Park.

The combination of fresh produce, homemade crafts, local entertainment and food trucks attracted good-sized crowds again this summer, and most of the vendors were pleased with the experience.

“There is always a friendly crowd at this market,” said Katie Elmm from Tagge’s Fruit Farm. “We’ve been offering a Power of Produce game for the kids that come, where they can earn tokens by visiting the different booths. Then those tokens can be redeemed for produce.

So they get to play and receive healthy produce to take home.”

Rebecca Harrison’s booth–Natural Effects–offered produce along with products for dogs, which are always popular at markets.

“We’ve had a great time at this market this year,” she said. “As the season winds down, I’m seeing a lot of really great produce and lots of interest from customers. And our dog products are very popular. We’ve seen some cute little pooches come through this year.”

Pastry chef Camille Garlick, owner of Edelweiss Bakery, had a great display of her artisan breads, baked goods and samples for customers to salivate over. She came to town from West Haven, where her business is located.

“It’s always a great opportunity to introduce our breads and pastries to a new audience,” she said. “We cater a lot of events, and customers can order from us online, so coming into the West Valley area is a real bonus for us. We’ve been very well received again this year.”

Another popular booth was Bets & Kate Toffee, where co-owners Betsy Tanner and Katie Jensen showcased their old-fashioned English toffee in a variety of flavors. Bets & Kate are traditional vendors at farmers markets throughout the valley as well as at the Holy Cow Boutique in Lindon and the Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show.

“Almost everyone loves toffee,” Kate said. “It’s fun to introduce them to new flavors. We love farmers markets where we can have nice, personal chats with customers and get their feedback immediately on the flavors they like.”

Spearheading this market and many others in the area

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Camille Garlick displayed her breads and pastries from Edelweiss Bakery at the market. (Peri Kinder/City Journals)

Bets & Kate Toffee co-owners Betsy Tanner and Katie Jensen showcased their old- fashioned English toffee. (Peri Kinder/City Journals)

is Good4Life Markets out of Herriman. Co-owner Natalie Rollinson said this summer has been a bit of a drop in attendance at most markets.

“It has a lot to do with the economy—people just don’t have as much money to spend as they seem to have had in the past,” she said. “But the markets are still very popular. Slightly less traffic has made for more personal, extended interactions between merchants and customers. And we get great feedback from customers about the types of vendors that work with us each year. Certainly we’re happy overall with the attendance.”

Rollinson said they are already getting applications for the 2024 season (they can be reached at good4lifemarkets@gmail.com). And they are gearing up for the next event in the city, the West Valley Holiday Marketplace set for Dec. 1 and 2 at the WVC Family Fitness Center, 5415 W. 3100 South. The application link is forms.gle/b2NDjj3cuCUNUwAq6.

“There’s something about being outdoors—the sunshine and all the trees and grassy areas,” she said. “Farmers markets are always great places to come with families.

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Continued from front page detectives. One of those detectives, Shaun Cowley, was fired for what the department said were violations of department policies. He claimed his termination was in retaliation for blowing the whistle on what he said were policy violations in the police department’s neighborhood narcotics unit.

The 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the firing. Police chief Thayle “Buzz” Nielsen retired months after the shooting citing health reasons.

Those events prompted reforms that eventually led several years later to the police department earning national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, one of only two police agencies in Utah (Salt Lake City is the other) and 5% nationwide to meet the standards for such recognition.

“It was a very tough time there in 2012 and the succeeding years as we turned that around, but I’m very happy and proud to be part of that,” he added.

Pyle joined West Valley City in 1997 as assistant city manager under then-City Manager John Patterson. Prior to that, he Christian Martinez of West Valley City works on a skill at the new Centennial Bike Park. (Darrell Kirby/City worked in Midvale where he served as actJournals) ing city manager for a time. Pyle took over management of West Valley City’s dayto-day operations when Patterson left in 2002. His time with the West Valley spans a majority of its history since it became a

By Darrell Kirby | d.kirby@mycityjournals.com

Catching air at Centennial Park

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kateboarders have their space. Remote control car enthusiasts got their obstacle course earlier this year. Now there’s a dedicated place for bicycles at West Valley City’s Centennial Park.

With the asphalt still fresh, the Centennial Bike Park opened recently next to the popular skate park on Centennial’s western boundary along 5600 West. With its hills, dips and jumps, the bike park gives riders a place to hone their skills or a spot to just pedal around away from busy city streets.

The bike park’s $1.2-million cost was covered by a federal Community Development Block Grant. “It had absolutely no impact on the city budget, which is really great for the community,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jamie Young. The course was designed and built by American Ramp Co. of Joplin, Missouri. It still has some finishing touches ahead like landscaping but Young said it has opened to good reviews. “It’s been so well received,” she said. “Younger kids like it, teenage kids like it. A lot of adults just love it.”

One such adult was Christian Martinez, a West Valley City dad, who sat on his bike between rides, while his bike-less 5-year-old son Dominic played nearby. “It’s awesome.

It’s really user friendly,” he said. “Everything’s maintained here. If they keep the weeds off here, it should be rockin’.”

“It’s amazing. I wish I had something like this when I was a kid,” said West Valley

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city in 1980. “I actually just did that calculation. Sixty percent of West Valley’s history, I’ve been here,” Pyle said. He originally intended to spend about three years in West Valley City, get some additional experience, and move on to manage a city of his own.

A native of Wichita, Kansas, Pyle looked elsewhere only once during his career with West Valley. He was a finalist for the city manager opening in Springfield, Missouri in 2018.

Pyle, who turned 59 in October, won’t entirely rule out seeking another city manager position in the future, but said it’s highly unlikely. Instead, he said he might do some consulting work for cities.

The city council has hired an executive search firm to help find candidates to succeed Pyle. It is hoped a final selection can be made in early 2024.

Pyle’s retirement from West Valley City comes after the recent departures of two other longtime managers for the city.

Assistant City Manager Nicole Cottle left to become director of government affairs at fiber optic internet network UTOPIA and Nancy Day retired as Parks and Recreation director. Like Pyle, both served in various positions with West Valley City for over two decades. l

City resident Christy, who declined to give her last name. “It’s the thrill of the speed and the adrenaline on the hills. It’s just super fun.”

A younger bicyclist was 12-year-old Ajay Talwar. “It’s really fun, especially the big jumps if you’re not afraid of it,” the West Valley City resident said. “If you’re a pro at biking, I’ve seen people get lots of air.” Ajay said he plans to hit the bike park every weekend that he can.

Teagan Davies, 14, said he finds the course to be a good experience with other users giving him advice on how to make the most of it. “That’s how I’ve learned how to do most of my stuff is pressure from nice people,” he said. “I’d like to be able to hit all the bigger jumps and maybe be able to do a barspin or tailwhip by the end of this year.”

If you’re not up on your BMX maneuvers, a barspin is where you do a full rotation of the handle bars so the front wheel spins all the way around while airborne. A tailwhip is done by holding on only to the handlebars while rotating the entire bike around the rider in midair.

The Magna teen is appreciative of the help he gets from fellow riders. “It’s a pretty good community except for a couple of people.”

A sign posted at the entrance lists rules to ensure the safety of riders and nonriders and to put the brakes on potential conflicts among users. l

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First Fall Fest brings farm life to residents

By Tom Haraldsen | t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

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new tradition in West Valley City began on Oct. 14, when Healthy West Valley and the Clean and Beautiful Committee sponsored its first Fall Fest.

It was hosted at the Roots Charter High School Farm off of Cesar Chavez Drive and gave families a chance to see farm animals, enjoy a fall treat, see guest performers, play a game of Cornhole and learn about some city services.

“This is a great chance to share information from our city departments with residents, and also showcase this beautiful farm and all the students are learning,” said Alex Kidd, community engagement specialist for the Healthy West Valley Committee.

Larissa Little, program director at Roots Charter High School, said students use the location to incorporate farm skills into their regular curriculum.

“We grow flowers and vegetables here; we raise goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, and we have alpaca,” she said. “We give our students a real-life education that farming shows that you reap what you sow. This is a chance to show others in the community what our farm is all about.”

There were information booths from additional sponsors, including the West Valley Police Department and Salt Lake County. Tiffine Dalton from the Clean and Beautiful Committee said their participation in the Fall Fest is an example of the many events they work with each year.

“We’re probably best known for our Summer Yard Awards, but we get involved in many different programs,” she said.

“We help educate residents on water-wise methods for their yards and gardens, have a program aimed at keeping the city litter-free, and host our Spring Fest each year. We also get involved with a number of service projects around West Valley City.”

The Healthy West Valley Committee, which was officially formed last March, works with other organizations in the city along with government officials and departments on promoting healthy lifestyle issues, including food options, mental health seminars and even exercise programs.

Officers from the city’s police department visited with residents about safety programs and general information on department services. They also handed out pencils, stickers and other fun items to children who came by their table.

The always popular popcorn food option was available, along with other food truck offerings. And children were able to sit on a tractor, get close to farm animals (who were safely penned), hear the greetings from a noisy rooster and watch as the animals received their midday meals. It

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Fall Fest at Roots Charter High School Farm gave residents a taste of farm life. (Tom Haraldsen/City Journals)

The resident sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and even an alpaca greeted visitors. (Tom Haraldsen/City Journals)

also happened on the morning of the annular eclipse, and yes, there were protective glasses available so people attending could see it safely.

This was the first year of the event, but not the last. City events can be found on the website at www.wvc-ut.gov/.

“Community celebrations like this bond us as residents, and it gives us a chance to have one-on-one conversations between the city and those who live here,” Kidd said. “Plus the farm atmosphere and environment really embellishes a hometown feel to the fest.” l

Musicians entertained those at the fair with good old country music. (Tom Haraldsen/City Journals)

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Superheroes hand out Halloween treats at Make-A-Wish event

By Tom Haraldsen | t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

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or a couple hundred children and their families, Halloween came early on Oct. 25 when Make-A-Wish Utah hosted a Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot of the Maverik Center.

Despite the windy conditions, volunteers and corporate partners worked with MAWU to set up 20 stations, each staffed by colorful—and in some cases scary—characters who teamed to hand out about 2,000 pounds of candy. And the kids and their families didn’t have to leave their cars.

“This was our fourth year of partnering with the Maverik Center for this event, and it really speaks to the heart of our mission,” said Summer Erhmann, director of development for MAWU. “We’re here to grant wishes for children with serious illnesses, and who doesn’t love watching the smile on a child’s face on Halloween?”

The theme was superheroes, and all the usual suspects were in place from Spiderman to Batman to Pirates of the Caribbean characters, as well as local heroes from the West Valley City Fire and Police departments. The children and their parents were delighted by up-close and personal visits with some of their favorite characters, all while getting a booty of Halloween goodies.

“Most of our partners begin planning their costumes in mid-August, when we send the invitations out,” Ehrmann said. “This is a good way to show these children and their families that we’re all part of a community that cares.”

She said there are currently 257 Utah kids still waiting for a wish of theirs to come true. The Trunk or Treat event helps offer something to the wishers in the meantime.

Ehrmann said MAWU “casts a wide net for those we serve. Everyone loves this Halloween event.”

The main sponsor was the Maverik family of convenience stores and gas stations.

One other popular support group was the Grassroots Giving organization from Utah County. They provided the dancing pirates and buccaneers who delighted the children with their dancing.

“We love coming out to these types of events, just giving of ourselves and our personalities to bring smiles and laughter to others,” said one of the pirates, who wished to keep his name private. “Make-A-Wish is such a great organization, and we’re honored to be invited to this. I think all of us felt like we were the ones getting the treats more than giving them.”

Other sponsors and participants included Mondi, Sizzling Platter, Chartway, Pesci Financial, Beddy’s, Destinations, Complete Recovery, Strong Auto, Alpine Garrison, Wish Upon a Party, Walker Edison, Jersey Mike’s, America First Credit Union, iHeart Radio, Crimson Collective and Balloon Bonanza.

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The dancing pirates from the Grassroots Group entertained and handed out candy at the event. (Tom Haraldsen/City Journals)

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Superheroes delivered candy right to the cars at the Make-A-Wish Trunk or Treat event. (Tom Haraldsen/ City Journals)

“I liked the dancing pirates the best,” said Jacob, who rode in the backseat of his parent’s SUV. “They were funny and they danced really well.”

“This is such a fun way for children to enjoy trick or treating in a safe way,” said one father who accompanied his daughter to the event. “Everything about this was great.

It was in the daytime, the actors handing out the candy were great with the kids, and it was nice to keep everyone out of the wind— which got cold at times.”

MAWU is already planning next year’s event, hoping this tradition will continue as long as there’s a need and a want to bring children happiness. l

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West Valley given award from Get Healthy Utah

By Tom Haraldsen | t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

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oth Millcreek and West Valley City were saluted by Get Healthy Utah at the nonprofit’s ninth annual stakeholder retreat held Oct. 4 in West Jordan. West Valley City was presented an award for its pilot program to increase awareness of how a city’s policy affects health.

Alysia Ducuara, executive director for Get Healthy Utah, praised both cities along with Manti City for efforts to help build a culture of health across the state. The communities received grants from GHU for the pilot programs.

Representatives from both Salt Lake Valley cities conducted a panel titled “Health in All Policies,” emphasizing the need to have city leaders’ buy-in to the healthy community concept.

Kiana Dipko, Promise Health coordinator for Millcreek, said creating a program for her city presented “a unique opportunity to work with our planners as they were updating the land use code and some of our bylaws.” She stressed the importance of that connection within the community.

“Millcreek City has some unusual borders,” she said. “We stretch from the east bench across to the westside of the valley, and that means different social-economic groups. So we’ve had to create a plan that takes into account those lifestyle differences but remains equal in terms of our messages.”

Students from the University of Utah performed a walkability audit, garnering feedback from residents about their needs and incorporating environmental factors and accessibility to healthy food choices for residents.

“We found places where sidewalks were cracked or uneven, making it difficult for those in wheelchairs, or areas with few trees that can assist some in walking,” Dipko said. “We used that to formulate a health impact assessment to begin working on policies.”

The Healthy West Valley Committee was created last March, and leaders Alex Kidd and Kevin Nyugen both spoke on the panel.

Kidd said they have followed a process in organizing programs that includes brainstorming, chatting as a committee with residents, then taking information to city staff members.

“We want to have a benefit across the city,” she said. “We created a checklist, asking how healthy goals and programs are achieved. We refined it, made it manageable, then set up a staff training program. Over a few weeks, we moved that message up to the city council.”

Nyugen, who serves as chair for the committee, said one key was the city’s proclamation for Healthy West Valley, establishing it as an official community committee.

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West Valley City was presented an award for a pilot program to increase health awareness. (Stock photo)

“It means the city recognizes the impact policies have on citizen health,” he said. “It holds itself accountable. We bought a city official onto the committee.

We created a health lens checklist to see how we’re doing and looked at what policies and practices need to be changed and took a collaborative approach in making those changes.”

All panelists agreed that speaking in layman’s terms—taking medical words and phrases and changing them into languages everyone can understand—is vitally important to run a healthy community program. Time constraints also make facets of the programs difficult for staff members.

“We’ve had a few false starts,” Dipko said. “It takes a lot of time to start some of these initiatives.” Kidd added that “everyone wears a lot of hats in city government, so scheduling of events or training presents some challenges.” Nyugen said holding events like the panel at the retreat allows for collaboration between cities, “kind of hearing something that makes the light bulb go on and realizing it’s an area we can all work on.”

“It’s going to take time and some patience for these programs to reach their maximized goal,” Dipko said. “The key is to be diligent. I think these healthy community programs can be rolled out across Utah.

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The new branch highlights KeyBank’s state of the art financial wellness center model, which is staffed with financial wellness consultants rather than a traditional teller line. All transactions will be completed at desks, where consultants also conduct comprehensive financial wellness reviews and discussions. Additionally, clients can meet with specialists in mortgage, investments, business banking and more at this new location.

In addition to high-touch banking services, the new branch features digital video screens and a client hospitality area that can double as an area for financial seminars and group presentations with clients and the public, as well as a drive-up teller line, ATM and free parking.

The new branch is located at 2807 S 5600 W in West Valley City.

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Check out the library during Family Literacy Month

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

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here are many ways to develop a child’s love for reading. Having books around the house, reading stories together and setting a good example as a reader are just a few.

Another, is to be a regular visitor to the public library.

Since November is Family Literacy Month, and parents are encouraged to bring literacy opportunities into the home, it’s a good time to explore programs at the local library.

“If you don't have books in the home, it’s sending a message to children that this isn’t important, this isn’t part of our family culture,” said Nyssa Fleig, Salt Lake County Library program manager. “So when the whole family gets in on it, you create a culture of reading and literacy in the home.”

County library branches offer early learning programs.

With in-person or Zoom storytimes and singing activities, babies and toddlers are introduced to the five learning skills of playing, talking, reading, writing and singing. Fleig said incorporating an at-home, 10-minute bedtime story routine for small children will have a long-lasting effect on literacy.

For children learning to read, the library’s online programs, including Miss Humblebee’s Academy and World Book Early Learning, provide early reading education. Additionally, the Reading Buddies program brings in United Way volunteers to read with children using the Dyad reading method.

“Dyad reading should happen after a student has completed phonics instruction. It’s a method of practice that increases fluency and speed,” Fleig said. “So once they’ve got that proper phonics instruction, and we leave that expertise to the schools, then the library can step in and say, ‘OK,

Makai and his daughter Madeline read together every Thursday when they visit the West Jordan branch for a daddy/daughter date night before enjoying the playground at Veterans Memorial Park. (Photo courtesy of The County Library)

you’ve got the basics, now we can help you increase your confidence.’”

My First Books Club is available at several branches, for children beginning to read chapter books. Also, Read to a Dog is a popular event that has students reading out loud to a therapy dog. Although the program is only available at Holladay, Whitmore and Millcreek, the library hopes to expand it to other branches.

For middle readers, the Great Reads book club is open to youth ages 8-12. Participants read the book then meet as a group with an adult who leads a discussion and provides a

craft that goes along with the book.

For teen and adult readers, the library provides programs based on reading ability and interest. Project Read, a local nonprofit, helps adults who are learning to read and a partnership with the English Skills Learning Center offers English classes for those learning to speak and read the language.

“Our libraries represent our communities, so a lot of our westside libraries do have a Spanish speaker on staff,” she said. “If we have a staff member who speaks another language, that will be represented on their name badge…

We’re letting them know that we’re here and happy to support them.”

The library launched a new reading challenge for November. As part of Native American Heritage Month, libraries will have displays highlighting indigenous cultures to acknowledge the tribes that were here in the Salt Lake Valley.

The reading challenge is to spend 300 minutes reading as an individual or family during the month, especially from books written by indigenous authors.

For more information, visit slcolibrary.org.

“We are big supporters of literacy at the library, it’s probably a core value,” Fleig said. “I think [illiteracy] is one of those things we struggle with invisibly, and that goes from children all the way to adults. There’s support here, no matter where the struggle is with reading. The other thing we like to say is the library is especially for people who don't like to read. It’s really simple. You just haven’t found the right book yet.” l

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Longtime assistant promoted to director of West Valley City Parks and Recreation

By Darrell Kirby | d.kirby@mycityjournals.com

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he’s only the third parks and recreation director West Valley City has had in its 43-year history.

Jamie Young was appointed in August to head the city’s growing parks and recreation department. She succeeds Nancy Day, who retired after serving nearly seven years as director to cap a 24-year career with the department. Young was the assistant director under Day before the promotion. “I always hoped that I would have an opportunity when she did retire to succeed her,” Young said.

“I’ve learned so much from her.”

Young joined Parks and Recreation in 2000, just after the Family Fitness Center and Centennial Park opened.

“I’ve seen some really great things happen in our city,” she said. They include the addition of new parks, a skate park, pickleball courts, the acquisition of the Centennial Park outdoor swimming pool from Salt Lake County, a remote control car obstacle course, and a new bike park which opened near Centennial Park in September. The Ridge Golf Club also underwent improvements during Young’s tenure as assistant director.

As director, she will oversee even more new parks that will come online in the future such as one in the Sunset Hills residential development on the city’s far west side near state Route 111 and in the Newton Farms subdivision near 3700 South and 6400 West. Those sites will be funded by impact fees paid by developers. A challenge course with a 40-yard dash will be finished next spring at West View Park. A wetlands park is also planned near the city’s parks and recreation maintenance facility at 6700 West and Parkway Boulevard.

“It’s just a really exciting time. We have really great support from our elected officials and city administration,” said Young, a University of Utah graduate.

Before Day became parks and recreation director in 2017, Kevin Astill held the position since the department was created 32 years earlier.

“We do everything we can to get grants to help offset the cost (to the city),” Young said.

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A legacy of dedication: SLCC names lab after longest-serving instructor

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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s a student at Utah Technical College at Salt Lake, now Salt Lake Community College, Steve Mitchell learned how to solder rather than weld a pinhole closed in sheet metal, a technique he learned from his automotive instructor, Neal Grover.

“I’d show technicians and they’d say, ‘nobody does that,’” he said. “That’s one of the many things I learned from Mr. Grover.

It’s the most efficient and best way to do it.

I’ve never seen anybody else do it that way in 35-plus years. Now there’s a whole bunch of people who are using his knowledge in shops.”

Grover, at 84, is an adjunct professor at SLCC. He has been a student, instructor and administrator with the college for 65 years, just one decade shy of the school’s existence.

This fall, the auto collision repair and refinishing training lab was named after him.

“Having Mr. Grover’s name on this lab shows the value of respect that he has earned,” Mitchell said. “I was there four years ago and went down to the school. Neal grabbed a torch and in minutes, he was welding. At 80 years old, he could do techniques that 30-year-olds couldn’t match his skill level.”

Grover’s relationship with the school began when he returned from active duty in the infantry.

“I didn’t have a car, didn’t have any money, didn’t have any education so I enrolled at Salt Lake Area Vocational School at 431 South 600 East,” he said. “It’s reputation was, ‘If you want to see the bad asses, go to the vocational school.’ But I wanted to learn how to build and customize a car. I was awarded a scholarship my second year. It was $86 for a full ride.”

In 1960, Grover earned his certificate of accomplishment from the school then known as Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute. He served on its automotive advisory committee and became an instructor for a salary of $575 per month.

“That included us cleaning the bathroom and the shop,” he remembered.

Grover taught classes for the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962, a program “that Kennedy put together to train the guys coming back from the service in the trades and the hardcore unemployable. There were some rough guys in that class,” he said.

Technology and equipment were rudimentary.

“We put the car on jigs and held it in position while it was welded,” he said. “We had little technology to work with and the tools we used were handmade and primitive.”

He also ran his own shop, Grover’s Body and Fender Repair.

“We’d paint the whole car for 80 bucks.

That’s when gasoline was 28 cents per gallon,” he said.

Grover used his skills to build and customize his own cars, including a 1962 metallic midnight blue Corvette, which he sold for $1,800 and gave his dad the money. Even today, Grover has his shop set up in his garage

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Former SLCC student Steve Mitchell described his two automotive teachers Neal Grover and Chuck Spainhower, seen here in 1999, as the dynamic duo. (Photo courtesy of Steve Mitchell)

in Holladay.

Mitchell remembered, “His command of the tools he has is unmatched. When you see somebody like Mr. Grover know what he’s doing, it doesn’t look the same as others who are just getting by.”

Grover taught the Vocational Improvement Program at the downtown campus. In 1967, the school, then known as Utah Tech, moved most programs to its current Redwood Campus. Grover followed one year later when the automotive trades center building was completed.

“I saw that building go up in 1968, and I saw it go down,” Grover said, in reference to the automotive building being torn down in 2010 after the program moved to the Larry H. Miller Campus in Sandy in 2001.

After the completion of Redwood automotive building, the school added an associate degree in applied science in auto collision repair and refinishing. Grover was the first to receive that distinction.

In the 1970s, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in trade and industrial education from Utah State University.

Grover continued to teach collision repair, sharing his students with the paint instructor, Chuck Spainhower.

“I enjoyed working with Neal and Chuck,” said Larry Barlage, who was hired

by Grover in 1983 and worked beside him for decades. “Many times, you’d see Neal bring his students into the paint shop to see something special before and after it was painted.

Chuck would do the same thing with the paint students showing them something in Neal’s class. They worked together as a team.”

The bond of the instructors wasn’t lost

on their students.

“I think of them as the dynamic duo.

They did everything very well together,” Mitchell said.

Pete Hoffman admired his instructors.

“Neal has been my mentor and friend since early ’80s and Chuck was equally an amazing person,” he said. “They were like Tom and Jerry. There was a connection between them; they melded together.”

The two instructors educated about 150 Japanese students every summer in the 1990s.

“They came here wanting to learn automotive skills, so we’d find host homes around the college for them to stay and I taught welding and Chuck taught them paint,” Grover said about his late colleague and friend.

Mitchell said the program was amazing.

“It seems unbelievable that this school in Japan sent their students to a specific university, a two-year college in Utah for training and then, Mr. Grover and Mr. Spainhower trained the students through an interpreter. It was remarkable,” he said.

Grover taught ICAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) for decades. Amongst his numerous career awards, he received the ICAR Founders Award for the region and was inducted into its hall of fame.

“Back in 1979, we had the Detroit Iron.

Our cars were selling, but there was no technology going into. The Europeans and Japanese had their cars, and they had a repair manual to follow. We had nothing. So, we got together and came up with ICAR. The idea was to train people on the curriculum that was necessary to repair a car. Now, it’s specific to the car,” he said, adding that there are more than 100 online ICAR classes. “Back then,

Instructors Neal Grover and Larry Barlage worked together for decades in the SLCC’s automotive program. (Photo courtesy of Larry Barlage)

we’d have all the parts, there would be a blueprint for it, and everything could be very specific to the way the car was designed.”

Hoffman also instructed ICAR. “Neal was an ICAR instructor at the concept of it and he got me into teaching. It’s been amazing to see ICAR evolve. Early on, he’d set up a slide carousel that would ding when it was time to advance the slides. One of his famous sayings before ICAR classes, was, ‘It’s time for The Gong Show.’ He has a wry sense of humor. He comes up with things off the cuff; his timing is impeccable.”

Barlage learned from Grover that humor

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Help change the world this Giving Tuesday

By Holly Curby | hello@hollycurby.com

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he world of giving can be challenging, but when you’re armed with the right strategies and insights, it becomes a powerful tool to drive change. Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is considered by many as the day that kicks off the giving season as three major shopping days follow suit: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. This also makes Giving Tuesday the perfect opportunity for those looking to raise funds for that 5K or 10K charity run, or even those looking to donate their end of year dollars to a solid nonprofit organization.

According to neon CRM, the winter months are reported to be the best fundraising months, November actually accounts for 46% of annual giving and December 30% of annual giving.

I had the privilege of speaking with fundraising experts Raegan Erickson and Jen Morano-Tucker from the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City. They shared valuable insights on how to supercharge fundraising efforts, the importance of storytelling, and the role corporations can play in boosting charitable contributions. They also pointed out that when it comes to supporting charities this Giving Tuesday, there are four key factors to watch for: -The charity should spend 80% of donations on the cause and only 20% on event expenses.

-The charity should be a 501(c)(3), which means they are legally recognized by the government as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

-The charity should provide supporting materials to take the legwork out

of fundraising. Materials should include things such as videos, statistics and even talking points.

-The charity should have a good rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Erickson and Morano-Tucker also caution of being wary of social media fundraisers as sometimes people are pretending to have a need, or the social media fundraising partner could be gauging much of the donation contributions.

Giving Tuesday and fundraising are not just about soliciting funds; they are about making a difference. Erickson and Morano-Tucker emphasized the critical role of passion as they shared compelling stories from their years of experience, highlighting the importance of connecting with a cause that resonates with you on a personal level.

“The power of storytelling cannot be overstated,” Morano-Tucker said. “Stories are what connect us, and when it comes to fundraising [and where to give], they can be a powerful tool to engage potential donors and inspire them to act.” Erickson and Morano-Tucker both express that by sharing personal experiences or stories of those affected by the cause for which you are fundraising, you can create a deep emotional connection that motivates people to contribute.

Fundraising is an art that requires passion, strategy and engagement. Whether you’re an individual or a corporation, there’s a role you can play in making a difference. So, what are some initial steps to fundraise?

1. Don’t be afraid to ask. Make a list of potential donors and then send an email

is necessary in teaching.

“Neal can make a bad situation better and laugh along the way. I changed my teaching to model that after him. When I get a laugh or two in the beginning of the class, everything goes smoother,” he said.

Mitchell said Grover interjected humor in class, but he also could take a joke.

“My first year, I went to his house with Oreo cookies and put them all over his car. When he came into class, I joked about him being late. He was eating an Oreo cookie, saying he went out to breakfast. For his 80th birthday, we went to his house and did the same thing. He still laughed at it,” he said, adding Grover always wore his white shop coat at school. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he wears his coat around his house.”

While instructing full-time, Grover guided students to their potential, helping many become state and national Skills USA/VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) winners.

“It was more hands-on than it is now. They don’t do stuff today like we did back then. You had to be a metal artist,” Grover said.

Hoffman, who placed second at state, joined Grover when SLCC student Joey Hatch won VICA nationals.

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to 25 people that know and love you.

2. Make a donation yourself (lead by example).

3. Share. Talk about it on your social media. Ask if you could have a minute or two on the business meeting agenda. Invite others around you to join the cause.

4. Be consistent. The ideal length of a fundraising campaign can depend on the type of event (i.e., 25 weeks for those running a marathon, 30 days for those involved in a 5K). Keep the energy and momentum up throughout the campaign through regular updates, countdowns and reminders of the purpose of the fundraiser.

5. Thank your donors.

As to the challenges of fundraising Erickson replied, “The key is trying to get people out of that transactional mindset of what can we get back for what we’re giving and really foster than intrinsic motivation to have people participate just on the virtue of the mission alone.”

Want to learn more about adopting successful fundraising and/or giving principles and strategies, elevate your fundraising efforts and contribute to causes that matter? Check out my full interview with Erickson and Morano-Tucker on Holly’s Highlights podcast Season 1 Episode 8: Giving Tuesday with Huntsman Cancer Institute. Holly’s Highlights is available wherever you listen to podcasts such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Tune-In and at www.hollycurby.com. Remember, every donation, no matter how small, can make a difference. Let’s change the world together, one Giving Tuesday at a time. l

rienced. Joey was such a good learner and Neal put so much effort into teaching him to do things properly,” he said.

Grover said that was his goal.

“My biggest challenge is helping kids fulfill their potential, to give them everything they needed to be successful. I taught every kid like the kid was mine,” he said.

Barlage said Grover often worked individually with students.

“Neal would take one or two students if they were having trouble doing something and he’d work on the problem to get the students up to industry standards, just polishing the rough spots. He got everybody to do their best. If students would say, ‘Hey, we messed up; What are we going to do?’ He’d go through a repair procedure with them and use it as a teaching experience so the whole class learned,” he said.

Hoffman remembers asking Grover for help.

“Neal always pushed you a little when you asked for help.

He wouldn’t step in and take over the repair. He explained it and let you work it. If things started to go wrong, he’d say, ‘Get back to the basics.’ I used that through my whole career,” he said.

Grover said the students are his favorite part of teaching.

“I was with a bunch of kids, six hours every day for nine

Allee Curby runs in the Huntsman Cancer SportsFest after raising over $13,000 toward the fight against cancer. (Photo courtesy Holly Curby)

months. There’s an association there. If one kid is missing, that part of the recipe is gone. Everybody brought a piece of personality into class,” he said.

Mitchell came to the school from Chicago.

“Before I went back after my first year, the body and paint classes got together for a huge barbecue. I learned Mr. Grover could be strict on teaching and discipline, but there’s room to enjoy the day. He taught us to balance those two things. If it wasn’t him, I’m not sure that after the first year, I would have gone back. I made that connection with is imperative to being engaged. To this day, it’s 1,400 miles from Chicago at Salt Lake, but he’s still like a father,” he said.

It’s something Hoffman learned as well.

“Neal taught me the reward of being able to do what you like and being happy while making a good living and to enjoy it with others,” he said.

Grover said teaching “has been a great trip.”

“I taught all kinds of people and made all kinds of friends.

I dearly love all those guys. We’re family,” he said. “I wanted to be a body man; teaching wasn’t my goal. But, it sure worked out for me.” l

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City Hall exhibit shows impact of domestic violence on community

By Darrell Kirby | d.kirby@mycityjournals.com

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he stories were brief—only a sentence or two attached to red cutouts representing men, women and children who died as a result of domestic violence. The words told how they succumbed to the scourge of parents, spouses, siblings, and other relatives inflicting physical harm among each other sometimes to the point of death.

To remember the victims of domestic violence, the West Valley City Victim Services Office invited anyone interested to stop by city hall to write and decorate letters of encouragement and support for survivors as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The letters were displayed in the lobby of West Valley City Hall and on the Victim Services Office Facebook page.

“We just want to let people know that we are here and they are not alone,” said Jennifer Hancock, coordinator of the Victim Services Office. “We’re here to help them any way that we can. We have connections to all community resources.” She added that those resources are available even if there is no reported crime.

Some of the deaths at the hands of family members described on cutouts go back at least to the 1980s. The victims were all West Valley City residents. Summaries of the tragedies as posted on several of the cutouts include: “Date 01/27/02. Amy. 30-year-old female. Amy had been out for the evening with

Cutouts in the lobby of city hall represent real victims of domestic violence in West Valley City going back to at least the 1980s. (Darrell Kirby/City Journals)

her two small children. She had told friends she was afraid her husband would kill her. When Amy returned home, her husband shot her with a rifle and killed her.”

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“Date 10/07/05. Tyrone. 23-year-old male. Tyrone was shot to death by his brother during an argument.”

“Date 06/12/2018. Sherral. 80-year-old male was assaulted by his grandson and died from his injuries.”

Unfortunately, the number of reported incidents is not subsiding.

“Statewide we’ve seen an increase in domestic violence since COVID,” Hancock said.

“I think that’s just a lot of different reasons including people being confined in close quarters during the height of the pandemic,” she said.

Hancock said even more recently some domestic violence cases can be attributed to financial pressures brought on by inflation and other economic stresses. Infidelity and jealousy in a relationship can also spark tensions that lead to violent behaviors.

Statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence show that on average 20 people are physically abused every minute by an intimate partner in the United States.

One in four women and one out of nine men “experience severe intimate partner physical violence,” according to the organization. The abuse can occur not just among married and unmarried couples, but parents and children and siblings, Grandparents and grandchildren can even get violent among each other.

West Valley City Victim Services can be reached at 801-963-3223. Other domestic violence services and resources can be found at www.dcfs.utah.gov/services/domestic-violence-services/. l

People wrote letters of support and encouragement to victims of domestic violence during recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October at West Valley City Hall. (Darrell Kirby/ City Journals)

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Hunter High among teams to excel at state championship as Utah’s high school unified soccer program grows

By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

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ack-to-back champions.

In any sport, it’s a difficult accomplishment. In the growing sport of unified soccer, it’s remarkable. This year, 54 unified soccer teams competed, up from 30 last year.

Yet Murray High succeeded in that achievement to defend their state championship title.

Murray High junior Mia Cox scored a goal in that title game and was receiving congratulatory hugs and high-5s afterwards from her teammates, friends and family, her principal and superintendent.

“It was exciting,” she said. “I like kicking the ball with my friends on the team because it’s fun.”

Unified soccer is a program of Special Olympics Utah in partnership with the Utah High School Activities Association that joins high school-age students with and without intellectual disabilities playing side-by-side on the same team. Five co-ed players take to a smaller-sized field in 10-minute halves playing in competitive or player development divisions.

“We had teams from Richfield High School to up in Logan in eight divisions,” Boston Iacobazzi said, Unified Champion School’s college-growth coordinator. “Several schools had two teams and a couple had three.”

Teams first played in local tournaments before they competed in the regional round robin competitions until the top two finishers from each division were determined. The state championships in those divisions played Oct. 10 at the Real Salt Lake stadium.

“It was close competition for a lot of the teams at both the play-offs as well as at the championships. A lot of games went into overtime and ended in PKs, which was exciting,” he said.

At the local tournament in Midvale, Hillcrest High senior Haylee Wardle was all about winning.

“Let’s go!” she encouraged her teammates. “We want to get that gold.”

Wardle, her teammates and coach Rebecca Remy watched as Hillcrest freshman Johnny Bisby brought the torch into the school’s stadium. ASL club members signed the national anthem as well as the athlete oath.

“We have a lot of Husky pride and we want everyone to feel that at our school,” Remy said, who has been an assistant during her 20 years teaching, but stepped in as head coach this year. “I love seeing the students in other areas besides academics, witnessing their sportsmanship and inclusion and the unity with their peers, and using their skills on the field.

It’s great our drill, band, cheer and a bunch of different clubs and teams are supporting all the unified teams competing.”

In front of hundreds of fans at the RSL

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Hunter High smiled with their silver medals after the state unified soccer championships. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

In front of hundreds of fans at the RSL stadium, Hunter High junior Whitney Rasmussen took the athlete’s oath and sang the national anthem before joining her unified soccer team to take a silver medal at state. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

stadium, Hunter High junior Whitney Rasmussen took the athlete’s oath and sang the national anthem before joining her team to take a silver medal in their game.

For many student-athletes, it’s an opportunity to not only compete, but also to develop their skills, meet people, see old friends and belong to a team.

“It gives them a place to belong and to represent their school, just like their peers,” Iacobazzi said.

Longtime friends Mia Jackman of Riverton High and Jaymi Bonner of Herriman High gave each other hugs when they saw each other at a tournament, which was supported by Jordan School District’s superintendent.

Mia’s dad, Jared, is thankful for unified sports.

“It gives them the chance to do things that they’re seeing typical kids do and a chance to interact with some of their peers,” he said. “It makes them feel part of the school.”

Jaymi’s mom, Jeana, feels unified sports “enriches everyone’s lives and gives us perspective. It’s about teamwork and sportsmanship. It’s not only about winning and being the best. That’s a valuable lesson that our kids are teaching us.”

Herriman High received silver medals at state.

Jordan High junior Kaitlyn Unzaga decided to play because “it’s really fun and it gets

my energy out.”

She was warming up at the RSL stadium before both Jordan teams would win their division championships.

“I always play no matter what if I win or not win. I really love playing for my school with my friends,” she said. “At school, we eat lunch together and practice our kicking and defense, and how to move left and right.

Then, we hang out.”

Her coach, Jenna Fox, said the school’s program has grown from five students to 22.

“The kids keep telling the incoming freshmen about it, so our numbers are getting bigger,” she said. “We have a developmental team and a more competitive one, so we’re getting all abilities playing time and we’ve got some awesome peer tutors who are playing with them. What’s fun is the kids are all friends and they respect each other.

So, we play together, we go to class together, we celebrate together.”

Several Jordan High students, teachers and administrators were watching the games along with Canyons School District’s superintendent and other district administrators and school board members.

“Jordan SBOs gave us a sendoff. They lined up, creating tunnels for us to go through and we got cheered and waved off for state.

That was super special for our team,” Fox said.

“Having the championships at RSL, it makes them feel like royalty.”

Both Jordan teams as well as other teams, including Kearns High, that took first, were given medals by royalty — Miss Utah Sarah Sun and Miss Utah’s Teen Jaylynn Lindley along with Utah’s first lady Abby Cox. l

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Remembering the state’s military veterans during November

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By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

here are many ways to honor Utah’s military veterans this month, including volunteering at the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs or the Military and Family Support Center.

Additionally, cities, businesses and organizations in Salt Lake and Davis County will honor Utah’s vets for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Here are some ways to show appreciation for the vets in the community.

Visit the Fort Douglas Military Museum Learn about the role of the military in Utah and honor those who served their country.

Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon-5 p.m., Free 32 Potter Street, Salt Lake City Visit the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park Honor the sacrifice made by men and women in the armed services.

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Draper City Veterans Day Ceremony and Field of Flags Saturday, Nov. 11, 11-11:30 a.m.

Draper City Park, 12500 S. 1300 East The Field of Flags features hundreds of flags displayed from Nov. 10-12.

Organizations along the Wasatch Front will honor Utah’s military veterans during November.

Performance by the Riverton Jazz Band.

Flag ceremony conducted by the American Legion Post 140.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

Old Dome Meeting Hall, 1452 W. 12600 South Alta High School Veterans Day of Honor Friday, Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m.

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Managing Grief in the Holidays

By William G. Hoy

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olidays in grief can be particularly challenging with familiar and sentimental sights, sounds, and smells reminding us our loved one is not here. Because this period of the year is built around relationships, a death in the family can make these weeks very difficult. But rather than attempt to just “grope our way” through these special days, there are ways to grow personally through the holidays as grief becomes transformative for us.

Saying goodbye to a loved one is anything but easy, especially if well-meaning friends and family members expect you to just “get on with your life.” Allow time and space for grieving and crying this holiday season. Keeping a journal can provide a vital opportunity for reflection during the holidays. These weeks will not be the same as before because of the “empty chair” at the table so the pain is inevitable.

A list of favorite holiday activities might be quite lengthy but make that list anyway.

The list might include many holiday traditions such when the house is decorated, when and where worship takes place, and in whose home the family meals are shared. Though it is impossible to do everything “just like when Mom was here,” you can evaluate what you do for the holidays and determine, with your family’s help, which of those traditions you want to preserve.

In evaluating holiday traditions, consider creating something new.

Lighting a special candle, purchasing a unique holiday decoration, providing gifts to a needy family, or hosting an international student can become meaningful holiday traditions.

Well-meaning friends or family may want you to attend parties and gatherings, hoping to “cheer you up” but take control of your schedule and do only as much celebrating as you feel ready to do. Choosing which events to participate in acknowledges that grief is a tiring experience. Even under the best of circumstances, holidays can be taxing so attempting to attend every event, party, or celebration may bring about total exhaustion. Instead, say “no” to some well-intentioned invitations.

Simply remind friends, “My energy level hasn’t returned to where it was before he died; thank you for understanding my need to decline.”

Pay close attention to physical well-being, too. Adequate rest, good nutrition, and moderate exercise is essential for the grief process. Lean meats with fresh fruits and vegetables are better choices than sugar- and fat-laden treats. If your health care provider approves, a brisk walk or other moderate exercise can help you feel better physically and emotionally. And eating a healthy diet coupled with moderate exercise is a remedy for insomnia for many mourners.

Be sure to consider the spiritual aspects of life, too. Because holidays have spiritual roots make sure to include time for worship and reflection during this period.

Volunteering to help others or making a memorial contribution is a meaningful way to put feet to faith during the holiday season.

While it is inevitable to face pain at the holidays, following these suggestions can help bereaved individuals and families find transformative growth during this special season of the year.

William G. Hoy is educational consultant to Larkin Mortuaries in Salt Lake City. Following a career of care for the dying and bereaved for a Long Beach, California-based hospice program, since 2012, Dr. Hoy has been Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

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As we head into the winter holidays, here are several factors impacting the holiday shopping outlook: Utahns are feeling merrier about the economy compared to a year ago. Consumer sentiment rose to 76.3 in September, as measured by the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumers. That’s up from 63.9 in September 2022. Consumer confidence has also improved nationally in the comparable University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. Higher confidence often leads to increased spending.

Inflation is slowing but still too high. Despite the gradual slowdown in price growth over the past year, a third of shoppers expect inflation to influence the way they shop during the 2023 holidays, according to Bankrate’s 2023 Holiday Shopping Survey. Annual inflation slowed to 3.7% in September, still above the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% inflation.

Wage growth has boosted purchasing power. Wage growth has been outpacing inflation since May. While this will help ease some families’ holiday budgets, household

income has yet to fully recover the purchasing power lost to inflation in recent years. Utah’s total personal income, the sum of income earned by all Utahns in the state, grew by 4.5% in the second quarter of 2023, compared to 4.3% nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Retail spending may soften. After stronger-than-expected consumer spending over the summer, a recent Federal Reserve report suggests retail spending might be slowing, particularly on non-essential items. “Consumers may have exhausted their savings and are now relying on borrowing to support spending,” according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report. However, that doesn’t mean consumers will stop spending. Bain & Company has projected 3% growth in U.S. retail sales during the win-

ter holiday season. Meanwhile, Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast predicts sales will increase by as much as 4.6% this holiday season. Most of that growth will come from online sales.

Household budgets are still tight. Nearly 40% of shoppers nationally planned to start this year’s holiday shopping earlier than normal, according to a National Retail Federation survey. This is not necessarily to get their shopping done early, but rather to distribute the financial cost across the entire season. Just over a quarter (27%) of U.S. holiday shoppers have money set aside for this holiday shopping season, according to Bankrate.

Employment is strong. U.S. employers added 336,000 jobs in September, far surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate remained at a low 3.8%. Utah’s job market continues to show strength, gaining 35,200 jobs in September, with unemployment at a very low 2.6%.

Because a higher employment rate correlates with higher spending, the strong job market is good news for local retailers who get a boost from holiday sales.

Lags in economic data and outside factors influencing consumer behavior make retail sales hard to predict.

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t was the Peri Kinder Cabbage Patch Kid Life and Laughter frenzy of '83 and parents had lost their dang minds. I was a young mother and didn’t think my 6-month-old daughter needed the trendy toy of the year, but watching crowds of people attack each other over a doll was inconceivable.

TV news showed Black Friday sales where hundreds of loving parents trampled their friends and neighbors to get one of the elusive Cabbage Patch dolls. I understand wanting to find the perfect present, but having mom arrested the day after Thanksgiving because she shot a store employee with a crossbow doesn’t exactly ring in the holidays.

Each year brought a new toy so necessary and valuable that people went shopping armed with baseball bats and pepper spray to ensure they got the Furby, Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo or Teddy Ruxpin for their child who already had too many toys.

Shoppers expected riots, looting, broken bones and black eyes for every Black Friday sale. News reporters showed videos of chaos, pandemonium and anarchy. If you didn’t get a concussion while saving on bath towels, was it even Black Friday?

I didn’t often participate in Black Friday, although I once waited outside Toys R Us at 5 a.m., in freezing temperatures,

to save $50 on a Barbie Dreamhouse. My early-morning shopping adventures ended when a full-grown adult stole my 8-year-old daughter’s promotional football at Mervyn’s.

If I wanted to experience holiday anxiety, panic and frustration, I didn’t need to shop the Black Friday sales. I could feel all that stress in the comfort of my own home. But now, if there was a Black Friday sale on gas, gluten-free cake mixes or bags of dog food I’d definitely get up at 4 a.m.

Today, Black Friday just isn’t the same. Instead of waiting in line for hours while your toes freeze, people just turn on their phones and cybershop until their fingers bleed. There’s no frenzy, bedlam, fracas, turmoil or mayhem. Not even a hullabaloo. Just scrolling and clicking. Like every other day.

Americans are a wacky bunch. We spend Thanksgiving Day offering appreciation for our abundance and then eat until our livers explode. By midnight, gratitude is over and it’s time to spend until our credit cards warp. Within hours of Thanksgiving dinner, we’re in combat-mode, ready for holiday shopping.

It’s so on-brand for Americans.

Buddhists teach about a realm of hungry ghosts who have large stomachs but tiny mouths. They are tormented by unrelenting cravings that can never be satisfied. A student once asked Buddhist teacher and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, “What is it like in the realm of hungry ghosts?” he answered, “America.”

Ouch. But accurate.

Because it’s not just Black Friday anymore. It’s Small Business Saturday, Shell Out Sunday, Cyber Monday, TakeAll-My-Money Tuesday and What-Did-I-Even-Buy Wednesday. Social media platforms taunt us with shiny items that

might ease the relentless craving for more. But only for a moment.

Back in 1983, I never imagined how the world would change in 40 years. I thought we’d go on beating each other up for toys until the end of time. I never dreamed we’d be buying holiday gifts online, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on our phones or hanging Christmas lights that could be controlled through an app.

I probably wondered if we’d ever learn that violence isn’t the best way to start the holiday season. Especially a holiday with the catchphrase, “Peace on Earth, goodwill toward men.”

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