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Jimmy Waters won his first SLVRA spring title in 2000; he now owns several of his competitors’ cars. –action sports photography
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ny summer night at the Rocky Mountain Raceway super oval you’re bound to find Jimmy Waters strapped into one of his five racecars competing for a championship. His “Raging” nickname follows his passion on the track and in the stands. “Some of the drivers that race out there are nuts,” Rocky Mountain Raceway track announcer Patrick Bowman said. “Jimmy Waters, Lynn Hardy and Dan McCoy—these guys are nuts.”. Waters races in five different classes on the oval. He also owns several of his competitors’ cars. His race team from West Jordan has become a big part of Rocky Mountain Raceway. His style of racing has found him many fans and haters at the track. Some despise his success, but without his contributions, the raceway might not have the number of competitors it has. “He is like the used car dealer at the track,” Ron Duncombe said. The car counts at the race track have increased. In the first
race of the season, June 4, the modified division fielded 18 cars. The winged sprints started 24 cars in the main event on Memorial Day. Waters has attracted several drivers into his cars. Current point’s leader in the sprint car crate division Tim Powell was enjoying his time driving one of his four double-decker cars when Waters approached him about driving a sprint car. “I was a little tentative at first,” Powell said. “It is fast and I am learning how it works still.” Waters leads the points in the late model division by 26 points over Chris Fenton after two races. He also competes in the winged sprint, modified, midget and double decker divisions. Each car drives differently on the oval track. The sprint cars weigh approximately 1,600 pounds and a modifieds can weigh Your one will never no less than 2,500 loved pounds. The weight difference alone affects the handling of the racecar. leave and you will “The our fans incare the stands do not always see receive how the cars
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change,” Duncombe said. “They can change dramatically during the race. They are an animal. You can have the best car one Saturday and not touch anything all week, and it changes the next time on the track. That is the challenge.” Waters won his first Salt Lake Valley Racing Association sprint car title in 2000. Last season, he won the midget and sprint car titles and finished third in the modifieds. “Half the field could win on any given night. It is like the lottery and you just need to be patient,” Duncombe said. The hours spent with the race car during the week changing wheel bearings, tires and tuning the engines can be overwhelming. Racing at the track is not typically a full-time job. Racing is a hobby to a majority of local drivers. Rocky Mountain Raceway holds races on the oval track typically every Saturday night. More information can be found on its website, www.rmracing.com.
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Library Launches Reading Challenge By Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
Mike Hamilton, magician, performs magic tricks at Salt Lake County Library Service’s summer reading challenge kick-off event. – Salt Lake County Library Services
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round 5,000 attendees from across Salt Lake County filed into the Viridian Event Center and Veterans Memorial Park in West Jordan for Salt Lake County Library Services summer reading program launch on June 4. The 2016 summer reading challenged titled “On your mark, get set… READ!” is sports-themed, so mascots from Utah sports teams and REAL Monarch players Eric Osswald and Jony Caparelli got their pictures taken with participants and signed autographs at the kick-off. The event also included bounce houses, a magician, yo-yo performances, West Jordan Police and Fire vehicle tours, a rock wall, community exhibitors, face painting and other activities. “I have been here for four years since we opened, and this is our very most popular event of the year, so I wasn’t surprised at the turnout,” Susan Spicer, manager at the West Jordan Library, said. “I was so happy that everyone came back. It is just so awesome to see the enthusiasm about reading.” The purpose of the launch was to draw attention to the summer reading program. Each year, the program includes prizes for tracked reading, but the program was redesigned
Girls pose for a picture with giant sunglasses at Salt Lake County Library Service’s summer reading challenge kick-off event. – Salt Lake County Library Services
this year, enabling participants to get credit towards prizes by reading, learning something new, doing something outside, helping a child learn and visiting a library. “We acknowledge that, while reading over the summer is really important to help stop the summer slide and help kids be on target to start school next year, it’s also important to have 21st century skills,” Library Program Manager Nyssa Fleig said. “[The redesigned program] ties in with the mayor’s goals of healthy communities and getting outside and having healthy habits and opportunities.” Mel Green and his five children under the age of 10 came to the summer reading launch. The children climbed the rock wall and jumped in the bounce house and heard about the adjustments to the reading program. “I like that going to the library is one of the activities because I think that might get us to come here more, but I think that playing outside is just like a given,” Green said. “If my kids are going to eat, they will be outside. The changes will just help us to get through things faster, but we are still more interested in the reading aspect.” Mel tries to get his children to read
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every night, but he said the reading program helps motivate them. Those who complete the program get a free book and a pass to designated Library Days at the Natural History Museum of Utah. During the school year, it would be harder to focus on a reading program because the Green children have only a few free hours each day between school, chores and dinner. “They mostly just want to get out and play, so it is hard to get them to read,” Green said. “During the summer, they have a lot more time, so they are more likely to want to spend an hour reading.” Green said he thinks his children will be able to complete the program several times over before the summer is through. To complete the challenge, participants must do 30 activities that fit within the challenge criteria. Marathon Reading Records are available for participants who want to keep participating after they finish their first tracker. The program is open to people of all ages from toddlers to adults. For more information about how to get involved in “On your mark, get set… READ,” visit any Salt Lake County Library location. The challenge ends Aug. 30.
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Library Creates Virtual Story Time By Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
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Paula Burgon pretends to be a fairy in Salt Lake County Library Services’ Story Space, an online story time series. – Salt Lake County Library Services
Annie Eastmond, playing the part of Miss Annie, watches as Vern Walters, playing the part of General Fiction, plays and sings a song during Salt Lake County Library Services’ online story time. – Salt Lake County Library Services
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sually Vern Waters spends his days managing Salt Lake County Library Services’ jail location, but occasionally he said he gets to take a break from that duty and step into the persona of General Fiction, a character in the library’s new virtual story time. “It is a different outlet,” Waters said. “I get to be creative. I get to be a character. I get to be silly.” Each Salt Lake County Library location offers story time sessions, which focus on interactive learning, such as talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. The purpose of Story Space, the online story series, is to bring a similar experience to parents and children— wherever they may be. “We want to reach kids and parents who aren’t able to attend story time— whether they can’t come in that day because their kid is sick, or they can’t ever come in because they have transportation issues,” Nyssa Fleig, library program manager, said. “Whatever the barrier is, we wanted to be able to reach them.” The library services held auditions for online storytellers. Waters and three other librarians made the cut: Annie Eastmond, from the Millcreek Library; Paula Burgon, from the West Jordan Library; and Stephanie Anderson, from the South Main Clinic Reading Room. The librarians designed their own costumes and became actors and actresses, instead of merely reciting their lines, Fleig said. “It’s a fairly common concept—the Dining
online story time, but I think we have kind of taken it a bit above and beyond what has been done on other systems,” Fleig said. “There was just a lot of thought that went in behind the scenes.” In the first episode of the library’s online Story Space series released in May, Miss Annie, played by Eastmond, reads “Two Girls Want a Puppy,” written by Evie and Ryan Cordell and illustrated by Maple Lam. The camera shots zoom in and out of the picture book, and Miss Annie appears inside the book and begins interacting with the illustrations. Earnest Bourne, the library’s web developer who produced, edited, directed, and filmed the video, created the special effects, because he didn’t want Story Space to be just another recording of someone reading a story, Fleig said. “When we started talking about it, we kind of wanted a feel like ‘Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood’ meets ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ meets ‘Reading Rainbow,’ Waters said. After the story reading, the 12-minute clip continues with a dog-themed craft led by Fiona Fairy, played by Burgon. The Story Space webpage, slcolibrary. org/storyspace, contains printable cutouts, so viewers can build their own craft while they watch Fiona construct hers. Fiona uses magic to make General Fiction Appear. He plays the banjo while singing a two-minute song about a dog named Banjo to the tune of the traditional
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children’s song “Bingo.” “My favorite part was when we got a good take,” Waters said as he laughed. “It took a long time. I was there for most of one whole day for my whole song, so it is time-consuming, but it is so much fun.” Although Waters has read stories to children at libraries numerous times, he said Story Space presented a new challenge because there wasn’t an audience. He usually responds to what the kids say during the story time, but he couldn’t during Story Space. “Having only the camera as an audience made it intimidating, but I think I’ll get used to it as we continue,” Waters said. At the conclusion of Captain Fiction’s scene, Little Miss Puppet, played by Anderson, recites a nursery rhyme with puppets. The nursery rhyme is intended to help children notice repetition of sounds, which builds awareness of how words are formed, according to the website. “Everything was a deliberate choice to focus on hitting early literacy concepts,” Feig said. “The songs, crafts, everything selected and put together was to support those.” Waters, Eastmond, Burgon and Anderson will make guest appearances as their characters at branch story times this summer. Right now the library staff is excited about the initial episode, according to Fleig, and although it might be awhile, she said they look forward to producing more episodes in the future.
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Long-Living Plant Flowers for First, Last Time By Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
We’ve had so many exciting things happening in the West Jordan Chamber! Ribbon cuttings, huge networking events, award ceremonies, and so much more! Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery had their ribbon cutting on May 18th, congratulations! On June 2nd Burt Brothers had the ribbon cutting for their 9th store, and what a party that was! Prizes, free food, Mario Andretti, Bigfoot the monster truck, and so much fun! Our most recent networking event was the Best of the West Business Expo which was held on June 7th at the Viridian. We had over 50 businesses with booths and what a turn out! Prizes were announced every 15 minutes (at least!) and great relationships were made that day! Our next expo will be October 26th, reserve your booth now! We had our first award ceremony on Friday June 10th at 4pm in the Community Room of West Jordan City Hall. We want to congrat-
ulate Sam’s Club on winning the Outstanding Community Partnership Award and thank them for all that they give back to the community! Robert Parslow, CEO of Realty Path, won the Ambassador of the Month for May. Congratulations Robert! Thank you for your dedication to the chamber. Also, the West Jordan Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Craig Dearing Legacy Award. West Jordan City Mayor, Kim Rolfe and Chamber of Commerce President, Aisza Wilde presented Craig Dearing with a Commemorative Statue to mark the occasion. The award was named the Craig Dearing Legacy Award to honor his lifetime of service to the businesses and residents of West Jordan City. Thank you Craig! We are also awarding him with an honorary lifetime membership at the chamber. For more updates and chamber happenings, like our page on facebook or check out our website!
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t’s been eight years since the now 13-yearold Agave Americana plant found its home in Conservation Garden Park, and it’s now in bloom for the first and final time. Agave plants are known colloquially as century plants, because of their longevity. Each plant lives about 10 to 30 years, and flowers only once at the end of its life cycle. “Even though it doesn’t take a full century, it sure feels like it,” Clifton Smith, garden manager, said. Once in bloom, the green, spiky plant grows a tall stalk that spouts out yellow blossoms before dying for lack of energy, Smith said. The conservancy garden’s plant grew to be taller than 16 feet and towers over the surrounding specimens. “In this area, there are not very many of these particular plants, so it’s quite a site,” Smith said. “It is fun to look at it and see an example of nature at work, so it’s a fun specimen for people to more check out.” Although century plants are native to Utah, they are more common in hotter climates, Smith said. Each winter, his garden team covered the succulent plant. In March, they started to wonder why the plant was looking different under its covering. Upon removing the cover, they realized that the plant was generating a stalk. The stalk grew through April and May before reaching its peak height in June. Smith said the plant will likely die in July or August, so people who would like to see the plant should soon head over to the garden at 8275 South 1300 West. "It is just really impressive how such a small plant can have such a tall stalk," Annette King, a self-described amateur gardener, said as she gazed up at the century plant in the conservation garden. Annette and her husband Jason King stumbled upon the flowering plant while taking a walk around the conservation garden, looking for plants they might add to their park strip. The couple said they come to the garden several times each year, so they'd seen the century plant many times but
Shaun Moser, conservation coordinator, measures the height of the century plant in Jordan Valley Conservation District’s Conservation Garden Park. This is the first and last time the plant will bloom before it dies. – Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
never in bloom. "The sad thing with this is that it will grow for 10 years, and you just get this," Jason said pointing to the leaves jutting out of the bottom of the plant, "And then once you get this, then it dies, and then you have to start all over again," he continued referring to the plants lengthy stalk. After century plants die, they generate tiny plants off to the side of the main stalk called pups. The garden staff plans to plant all the pups that are generated, Smith said. Although the current plant will soon be dead, the conservation garden park will have new agave blossoms to look forward to in the next 10 to 30 years.
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est Jordan City is prohibiting the use of an ignition source, including fireworks, lighters and matches, in certain areas of the city (see list below and attached maps). {West Jordan city code 6-2-5} It is a Class B Misdemeanor to violate these restrictions and may result in penalties of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. {West Jordan city code 6-22}. We will be providing extra patrols and assisting our police department with the enforcement of these restrictions. Restricted areas include: 1. All areas west of U-111 (Bacchus Highway) within West Jordan City limits. 2. All areas within 200 feet of the Jordan River Parkway Trail east of 1300 West. 3. All areas within 200 feet of the area commonly referred to as Clay Hollow Wash that run east and west in the area of 7800 South (approximately 4800 West to U-111). 4. All areas within 200 feet of Bingham Creek, located near Old Bingham Highway running the length of the east/west boundaries within West Jordan. 5. All city parks, unless a permit has been obtained for a professional display. A week of 90 degree weather has dried out the abundant grasses that came with all the rain this spring. As such, it is time to recognize the hazard and do what we can to prevent injury and property loss from fire. Therefore we are issuing this notice of fireworks restriction. Salt Lake County has consistently designated lands in the unincorporated areas of the county that are consistent with these restrictions. “These restrictions are in place to help keep people
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est Jordan is installing 5,000 LED lights into existing street lamp fixtures throughout the city to lower the city’s carbon footprint, cut expenses and increase safety. Light-emitting diode lights typically get 50,000 hours of life, more than double the life span of traditional lights, and come with a 10-year warranty, although many are expected to last for 17 to 23 years, according to city staff. The LED lights use fewer watts of electricity and are less sensitive to heat changes. “It is a better light,” Wendell Rigby, city public works director, said. “While being energy-efficient here, we are going to save quite a bit of money, and the LEDs are actually more directed lights, so it is a safer fixture for seeing at night.” The light-emitting diodes will cost the city around $3.7 million in bonds, but the bond’s payments will come from energy and maintenance cost savings, and they are not expected to increase taxes. The lights will pay for themselves within eight years, according to Rigby, and subsequently will save the city around $150,000 annually. Three or four years ago the city received a $600,000 grant that public works used to install LED lights on city hall property and within some streetlights, but the $3.7 million bond will enable a citywide transition to LED. The replacing process began in May and is expected to continue through mid-July. While public works recommended the change to LED lights, Rigby said the city council was the force that pushed for the bond and LED installation. Councilmember Jeff Haaga said he was astonished to see how well-lit his street was after public works put LED lights in the streetlights near his home. The color of the lighting made it easier to see, Haaga said. “My wife noticed; my neighbors noticed,” Haaga said. “This councilman sees the LED efforts coming to fruition.”
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Carolyn, a West Jordan resident who requested her last name remain unpublished, said she’s noticed a difference in the brightness of the street lights by Copper Hills High School. She drives on those streets daily, and she said it’s nice to see city leaders taking steps to improve safety. City officials have not installed an LED bulb by Carolyn’s house, though, she said. “Our street light is actually burned out, so if they are coming around putting in new lights, that’s awesome,” she said. “We are right by a roundabout in our neighborhood, and when I get up in the morning to run the cars can’t see me if I cross through the crosswalk. We just want a light, so a new LED light would be great.”
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our community. I firmly believe adequate open spaces contribute to this community approach. Whenever I face a budgetary decision in my role as a member of the County Council, I always ask myself some key questions. First, is this the proper role of government? In our zeal to solve problems and provide resources to our residents, it’s always helpful to constantly remind ourselves what the appropriate role of county government is. Second, is this an efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars? We want to make sure any government funded program, facility, or resource is operating with sound principles. And third, is this in accordance with the wishes of the taxpayers? Our job is to represent the people and their priorities as the public servants that we are. The county’s open space amenities meet all three of these questions with a resounding yes. Open spaces are by definition a public good, our Parks and Rec department is a great example of efficiency, and voters have shown again and again the value they place on parks and open space. We can always improve in our administration and management of county resources, and we welcome public input to help us do that. But I for one am pleased to live in a county that values the benefits to health and community that our beautiful outdoor spaces provide. So this summer gather up the kids or grab your friends and come visit one of our many parks or open spaces. I hope to see you out there!
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he days are growing longer and warmer, and that means many county residents are looking for things to do outside this summer. We are blessed to live in the beautiful state of Utah, with countless scenic locations that draw locals and outsiders alike. But residents don’t have to go far to enjoy the bright summer days and pleasant evenings outside. Salt Lake County is home to over 70 parks throughout the valley, as well as 25 designated open space areas. From structured activities and events, to reservable outdoor amenities, to simple green space areas to get away from it all, there are plenty of options to enjoy the summer. You might wonder why the county has such a plethora of outdoor spaces for its residents. The answer is simple: we are committed to creating an environment in which our residents can thrive. More than just an entity charged with providing basic governmental services, Salt Lake County is invested in the wellbeing of its residents. Healthy, wholesome activities that foster families and friendships is an important part of that success. We want Salt Lake County to be a great place to live, work, raise a family, and recreate. Outdoor venues for a variety of activities contribute to good mental and physical health, and increase the sense of community our residents feel. We work better together as friends neighbors, and—yes elected officials—when we have
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Sprinting to Graduation By Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
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ore than 1,000 students graduated from West Jordan high schools in June. Some of these students jogged consistently through four years of studies to earn their diploma, but others meandered through their coursework before deciding to sprint to the finish line during their senior year. Ciera Solorzano, of Copper Hills High School, said she was one of those sprinters. “I honestly didn’t think I was going to graduate a few years ago, and now that I am here and I made it this far through all of this, it’s made me open my eyes about everything,” Ciera, 18, said. “I probably wouldn’t have gone to college if I didn’t graduate.” In the fall, Ciera will be heading to Dixie State University, the campus that she said she fell in love with, to pursue her goal of becoming a dental hygienist. Ciera has been a dental assistant for two years already, but she said she now realizes her potential to increase her education within her chosen field. “Graduation really means everything,” she said. While high school administrators don’t want to enable students to slack during their early high school years, Michelle Putnam, one of the Administrators at West Jordan High School, said it’s essential to create a helpful, yet rigorous way for students to re-earn credits and get the help they need. “We don’t want kids to think they can get away with slacking, but we realize that they each have their own stories,” Putnam said. “There are a lot of reasons kids aren’t on track for graduation, from health issues and family traumas to just not thinking it is important. We love our struggling kids, even though we don’t recommend having to make up all of the credits at the end.”
Ciera Solorzano, of Copper Hills High School, accepts her high school diploma at graduation. – Tori La Rue
Both West Jordan High School and Copper Hills High School have implemented new credit make-up credit programs within the last two years. It may be too soon to see how West Jordan High’s Base Camp program is influencing graduation rates, according to Putnam, but Graduation rates at Copper Hills High School increased by nearly 6 percent after the implementation of their CARES program, according to data released by the board of education. Kaitlin Black, 18, said if it weren’t for CARES and Kris
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Strong, who teaches the class, she wouldn’t have graduated. “Basically, at the start of my senior year, things started to happen at home, and Mrs. Strong helped me to know that I couldn’t let that affect me. I still needed to move on with my life,” Kaitlin said. “I realized you’ve been in school for 13 years, and if you don’t make it, what was the point?” Kaitlin plans to work full time in Utah for an undetermined amount of time before following her dream to move to Seattle and attend the University of Washington to study psychology. “I feel accomplished. I feel like I went through these 13 years of school and I actually accomplished this,” Kaitlin said about graduation. “I finished it. I’m done. I did it.” Alyssa Childs, 18, said West Jordan High School’s Base Camp program taught by Kristie Clawson was just the kind of no-nonsense program that she needed. In all, Alyssa completed three language arts packets and five elective packets during her Base Camp class. “Miss Clawson has been really supportive and kept me in check,” Alyssa said. “She was always telling me to get on it and do it. That really helped me having her there to give me motivation.” Alyssa said she felt satisfied knowing that the effort she put into getting caught up paid off when she graduated, but she suggested that other freshman and sophomore students steer clear of needing make-up work. “Go to class. Do your homework when you get it – the day you get it, and if you need help, ask for it,” Alyssa said. “Just to realize that high school goes by really, really fast, and graduating from high school is a really important step in shaping your future.”
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I’m continually impressed with our residents and the amount of time and service they give back to our community. It’s particularly visible during this time of year when volunteers of all ages give time and talents putting together our Fourth of July celebration. I’d like to thank those who have helped with the rodeo, parade, carnival, movie in the park, fireworks and more. We couldn’t do it without you! Our Arts Council also has many volunteers who bring cultural events to our city. Currently the Theater Arts are putting together a production of “Hairspray,” which runs July 7-18. These talented folks bring many great theater productions to our city. Volunteers on the Literary Arts committee are partnering with the Salt Lake County Library to hold an Art Gallery Stroll on July 8. The Gallery Stroll will include the City Hall Schorr Gallery and also the Viridian’ Event Center foyer. This is the first of what could be an ongoing series. Events such as the rodeo, theater productions, art exhibits and more would not be possible without volunteers. We are fortunate to live in a city
where many people give back to make it a better place. Ruth Gonzalez is one such resident who has truly made a difference in the lives of many young people. I had the honor of meeting Ruth when she was honored by Utah Foster Care as their “Foster Mom of the Year.” Ruth has helped provide stability, compassion and love for many children who have found themselves in desperate circumstances beyond their control. She is amazingly giving and our community is better because of it. Another way to strengthen our community and to keep it safe is to get to know your neighbors and to learn who belongs in your neighborhood. A great opportunity is coming up during our annual Night Out Against Crime Aug. 2. Plan now to have a neighborhood get together. It can be a simple ice cream social or a more elaborate barbecue. Sign up with our Crime Prevention team to get on the list so that city officials and police officers can stop by and participate in giving crime a “going away party.” (See related article next page.) Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe and a great place to live and do business.
Neighborhood Watch
Help Keep Your Neighborhood Safe Ever consider starting a neighborhood watch in your neighborhood? Since 1972, the Neighborhood Watch Program (housed within the National Sheriff’s Association) has worked to unite law enforcement agencies and individual citizens in a nation-wide effort to reduce crime and improve local communities. The success of the program has established Neighborhood Watch as the nation’s premier crime prevention and community mobilization program. Visible signs of the program can be seen throughout West Jordan. Neighborhood Watch is a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn crime prevention tips on how to secure your home and property. You will also learn how and when to report crimes or suspicious activity in your neighborhood. If you would like more information on how to start this program in YOUR neighborhood, contact: Christie Jacobs 801-256-2032 or christiej@wjordan.com or Barbara Tatangelo 801256-2033 or barbarat@wjordan.com.
Mayor Partners with Stevens-Henager College to Award Two Scholarships Worth up to $25,000 As part of the ongoing effort to make life better for West Jordan residents, Mayor Kim Rolfe is pleased to sponsor two special Mayor’s Scholarships to Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake/Murray campus. One scholarship provides $15,000 toward an associate’s degree, and the other provides $25,000 toward a bachelor’s degree. “I invite any interested West Jordan resident or employee to apply for either scholarship, regardless of your age,” said Mayor Rolfe. “You just need to write an essay on why West Jordan is the best city to live or work in. I’ll also consider each applicant’s financial need, community service, and extracurricular activities.
I look forward to awarding these two scholarships to deserving applicants.” As a nonprofit institution, Stevens-Henager College makes the Mayor’s Scholarship available through its Good Neighbor Initiative. Associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees are available in healthcare, business, technology and graphic arts. Applicants who don’t receive a Mayor’s Scholarship are welcome to apply for additional scholarships and financial aid. For more details and to apply for Mayor Kim Rolfe’s scholarships, call 801-2817632. The application deadline is Aug. 1, 2016. Stevens-Henager College is located at 383 West Vine Street in Murray.
Tree City USA Award
From left to right, Brian Cottam, Brian Clegg, Ty Nielsen, Mark Palesh, and Scott Ziedler at the Tree City USA awards luncheon. West Jordan was recently named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Online Bill Pay Did you know you can pay your city utility bill online? You can set up one-time payments from your checking account, credit or debit card. You can also set up auto pay to automatically notify you and deduct your payment each month. To enroll, have your utility bill handy and visit Wjordan.com, click the e-services tab and follow the enrollment instructions.
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Shredding, e-waste and battery recycling Aug. 6 from 10 a.m.-noon Bangerter Resurfacing Project Begins in August At the beginning of August, UDOT will begin a maintenance project on Bangerter Highway from I-15 to 9000 S. The goal of this project is to extend the life of the existing concrete pavement. By completing this project UDOT is able to preserve Bangerter Highway by applying cost effective treatments before major repairs are required. Construction will be mainly night work and is expected to last about four months. For any questions or concerns you can call the construction hotline 888-427-8585 or email us at bagerterresurface@utah.gov. Thank you for your patience as crews work to improve Bangerter Highway.
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consumer. They cannot accept Liquid NiCD or Liquid NiMH batteries (both are very rare) and quantity is limited to residential recycling and not commercial. Bring proof of residency or city employment (driver’s license, utility bill or city ID badge). Two glass recycling drop off bins are also available: one is in the parking lot of the old library, 1970 West 7800 South, and at the intersection of 7800 South and New Sycamore Drive (7025 West). More information at WJordan.com.
Plan now to give crime a ‘going away party’ During the Night Out Against Crime Aug. 2
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West Jordan residents can bring up to two “bankers boxes” of paper for shredding and residential electronic waste on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m.-noon. Documents will be shredded on site in the west parking lot behind City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Road. Hard drives can also be shredded if they have been removed from the computer. Batteries Plus will also be on hand to recycle batteries. They will accept up to 10 pounds of alkaline, 1 pound of lithium and other types of common batteries that would reasonably be recycled by a
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Friday, July 8 7 - 8:30 p.m. Schorr Gallery in the West Jordan City Hall (3rd floor) 8000 South Redwood Road Viridian Building Foyer 8030 South 1825 West Redwood Road The public is invited to meet the artists There is no charge and light refreshments will be served
Party planning is in full swing for the 33rd annual National Night Out Against Crime, Aug. 2, at block parties and ice cream socials around the community. Each year West Jordan neighborhoods come together to give crime a going-away party with more than 35 million people in 11,000 communities throughout the U.S., Canada and military bases around the world. The National Association of Town Watch sponsors the activity. The parties provide a forum for neighbors to get to know each other and talk about neighborhood issues. “The best crime prevention efforts happen when people know their neighbors and are familiar with who belongs in each house and what kind of vehicles they drive,” said Police Chief Doug Diamond. “As neighbors get to know each other, they start to watch out for each other and recognize suspicious people or activities. They become effective eyes and ears for the police department.”
Groups that register with the Crime Prevention Unit will potentially have a visit from Police and City Council Members. Start planning early: • Organize a neighborhood block party committee – (Go to wjordan. com to register your party.) • Invite your neighbors. Reminder cards and door hangers are a good way to remind them about the NNO Block Party. • Post a National Night Out banner a few days before your event to remind your neighbors to attend. (Limited quantities for registered groups are available.) To find out where the parties are or to host one of your own, contact: Christie Jacobs at 801-256-2032 or christiej@wjordan.com or Barbara Tatangelo at 801-256-2033 or barbarat@ wjordan.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2016 (Note: Activities are tentative and may change)
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Western Stampede PRCA Rodeo
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Independence Day – City Offices Closed
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Independence Day Parade, 10:30 a.m.
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City Band Concert, Viridian Event Center
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Movie in the Park, dusk - 10:30 p.m.
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Fireworks, 10-10:30 p.m.
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Planning Commission, City Hall 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m.
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West Jordan Theatre Arts “Hairspray, ” Midvale Performing Arts Center”
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, 7:00 p.m., Saturday the 9th matinee, 695 Center St, Midvale, 2:00 p.m. July
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City Council Meeting, City Hall 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m.
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Planning Commission, City Hall 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m.
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Pioneer Day – City Offices Closed August
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Planning Commission, City Hall 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m. August
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Document Shred and E-waste Recycling 10 a.m.-noon 8000 South 1825 West (parking lot behind City Hall) August
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City Council Meeting, City Hall
West Jordan Foster Mom Nurtures Resilience Ruth Gonzalez believes children “bring life into a home.” For more than 12 years, her West Jordan home has been a haven where children in foster care can feel safe and nurtured. For her commitment and dedication, Utah Foster Care and the Division of Child and Family Services selected Ruth as “Foster Mother of the Year” for the Salt Lake Valley region. Coincidentally, Ruth’s husband Jose-Luis was selected as the “Foster Dad of the Year in 2015” for his outstanding service as a foster parent. Mayor Kim Rolfe and the West Jordan City Council joined the celebration by recognizing Ruth and giving her a standing ovation at a recent City Council meeting. Born in Argentina, Ruth and Jose-Luis primarily foster children of Latino and Hispanic backgrounds, who represent one in four children in foster care in Utah.
“Ruth has an enormous heart with the capacity to love every child who comes into her home, making them feel welcome, safe and nurtured,” said Rick Wright, a Resource Family Consultant for DCFS. “Honoring remarkable people like the Gonzalezes calls attention to the urgent need for more families in our local communities to consider fostering traumatized children,” said Dan Webster, UFC’s Area RepresenRuth and Jose-Luis Gonzalez (center) pictured with some of their tative. foster children and Mayor Kim Rolfe and UFC’s Tatiana Torres. “This year, for instance, there has been an urgent need for Utah Foster Care holds training each families to take in groups of three or more month to prepare families to be foster parbrothers and sisters,” continues Webster. ents at its office in Murray and around the “It’s important because children in foster state. To get details on becoming a foster care do best when they are not separated parent, go to www.utahfostercare.org or from their brothers and sisters.” call 877-505-5437.
Work where you live! Employment Opportunities The City of West Jordan currently has employment opportunities including an apprentice electrician, combination inspector III, crossing guard, deputy city attorney, facilities maintenance supervisor, police records technician and a senior pc specialist. Job opportunities continually change so if you don’t see something that interests you now or need more information check our web-
site WJordan.com.
Jordan River Trail Project The Jordan River trail from Winchester to 7800 South is in need of repair. Anyone who has ridden or walked along the trail can describe those areas that need patches or are rough to ride. A portion of the trail is even being claimed by the Jordan River. To improve your experience, the City will be performing badly needed trail maintenance. Starting in July, Advanced Paving and Construction will be relocating a section of trail that is being eroded by the river to the west. Patching, milling and overlaying the existing trail will also take place. Construction on the trail is expected to last approximately two weeks. During this time, we ask that you avoid this area as the trail is not wide and the trucks, mill machines, and asphalt equipment are dangerous. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions about the project, please email info@wjordan.com.
2016 Water Quality Report
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The City of West Jordan’s 2016 Water Quality Report is online at WJordan.com. You can also pick up a copy at West Jordan City Hall at the first floor Finance/Information counter. The report contains important information regarding the quality of your drinking water, which surpasses all federal and state requirements. For more information, call the Utilities Manager at 801-569-5707.
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WaterSmart Program Across the U.S., natural gas, power and water utilities are now providing “social comparison” information to their customers. The monthly bills often show a historical consumption graph for each customer, but now the graphs are also showing how each customer compares to the “average similar household” or an “efficient similar household.” These utility providers are finding that sharing customized, detailed information to each customer is the best way to educate them and achieve conservation results. With help from WaterSmart Software, in October of last year the City of West Jordan started providing “social comparison” information in customized bi-monthly Home Water Reports to about 5,000 of its 20,000 households. These randomly selected 5,000 residential customers also have access to a free WaterSmart web portal with detailed water consumption histories, comparisons to similar households, and specific conservation tips based on their water use patterns. West Jordan’s goals with the WaterSmart program are: 1. Reduce water use 2. Raise awareness about state-wide water supply issues and per capita conservation goals 3. Analyze data to make better water system decisions Some customers are concerned that the comparison reports aren’t fair, especially if they have a large family, large property, or horses, or extra landscaping. The comparisons can never be perfect, but the
WaterSmart system creates comparison groups based on three common characteristics: 1. living in West Jordan, 2. number of household occupants, and 3. square feet of irrigated landscape area. The household occupants and irrigated landscape size are estimated based on water consumption patterns, lot size, and house footprint size. But customers can customize the numbers through the WaterSmart website, or with help from City staff. Actual water conservation results from the WaterSmart program will not be known until October 2016 when the program has completed its first year. However, a customer satisfaction survey in April 2016 shows that WaterSmart participants in West Jordan have: • 10% higher overall satisfaction with the West Jordan Utilities services • 20% higher belief that West Jordan makes it easier for customers to understand their water use, save money, and get specific “how to” tips • 73% report taking specific actions to be more water efficient • 70% say the most valuable benefit is learning their “gallons of water per day,” how they compare to similar households, and their multi-year water use history • 85% of participants find the Home Water Reports to be valuable • 42% knew the exact water conservation goal that West Jordan and the State of Utah have set (reduce per capita water consumption 25% between 2000 and 2025)
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ardner Village is a staple and award-winning gathering place in Salt Lake County for holidays, weddings and community events as well as a living, breathing snapshot of Utah history. The central historical icon is a flour mill built by pioneer Archibald Gardner in 1877. Gardener, a Scottish immigrant, arrived in the Salt Lake Valley with the original Mormon Pioneer in 1847. In what is now West Jordan, Gardener Village began to exist in its first modern iteration in May 1980 as Country
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Furniture and Gifts, founded by Nancy Long. Long purchased originally the property in 1979. The mill and surrounding property had passed through several ownerships and had become vacant. Long first converted the mill into a house. But her entrepreneurship drove her to open the furniture store and added a restaurant, Archbald’s Restaurant in Jan. 1990. The restaurant is housed in the old mill to this day. Country Furniture and Gifts has since rebranded to CF Home Furniture & Design, offering unique many pieces, including Flexsteel Upholstery and a Capel Rugs. Long, her family and hardworking staff transformed the dilapidated area into a charming retail community featuring several relocated and restored historic buildings that make up the Gardener Village shops. Historically themed features include covered bridges, red brick paths and enchanting gardens. Gardener Village was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The register is a list of historic builds deemed worthy of preservation and thus receive certain benefits from government. The ownership of the project has since transferred to two of Long’s children: Joe Long and daughter Angie Gerdes. Popular annual events like Gardner Village’s WitchFest always bring a family crowd to enjoy the atmosphere of restored historic buildings year after year. Gardner Village’s WitchFest received the 2016 Best of State Award for best fair, festival and event. WitchFest landed
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Basketball Helps Students Overseas
“Perfect Pitch - Despicable Glee!”
By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
Above: Barry Hecker stands with students at his annual trip to Senegal, Africa, as part of the SEED program. –SEED Right: Barry Hecker (center) uses his basketball knowledge to help teach students in Senegal. –SEED
Top Left to Right: Dan Larrinaga, Wendi Griffiths, Matt O'Mally, & Brittany Shamy. Bottom Left to Right: Nick Whitaker & Kerstin Davis —Julean Hickenlooper
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esert Star Playhouse continues its riotous 2016 season with the hilarious family feel-good musical of the summer, “Perfect Pitch - Despicable Glee!” The new dean of Northern Salt Lake State University, Dean Reno, is starting her inaugural year off with a bang! Her plan is to tear down the ramshackle student building and replace it with a faculty only day spa. Much to the distress of the student run clubs who use the building exclusively. In order to save their beloved meeting place, Jenny and the other club presidents need to come up with the money to fix the building and fast. Deciding to join forces and enter into a singing competition, Jenny and company soon discover that Dean Reno has enlisted the power pop boy
band, D!Vine, to enter into the competition to thwart the students’ plans of saving the student building. Directed by Scott Holman, Perfect Pitch runs from June 9 to August 20, 2016. The evening also includes another of Desert Star’s signature musical olios following the show. The Kick Up Your Boots Country Olio will feature some new and classic country music favorites, with a unique and always hilarious, Desert Star twist! Desert Star audiences can enjoy gourmet pizza, fresh wraps, burgers, scrumptious desserts and other finger foods as well as a full selection of soft drinks and smoothies while they watch the show. Food is available from an á la carte menu and is served right at your table.
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n 1998, a graduate student from Senegal studying in the United States, Amadou Gallo Fall’ found the Sports for Education and Economic Development Project (SEED). Barry Hecker, a Salt Lake City resident, befriended Fall and began his annual trips to Africa to help support the program. “I met Fall when we working together with the Dallas Mavericks,” Hecker said. “The SEED program teaches kids to play basketball and helps them gain an education. It is to help the kids.” A total of nine players from Senegal have made it to the NBA. DeSagana Diop played for 13 years, mostly with the Cleveland Cavaliers; currently Gorgui Dieng is with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played in all 82 games this last season and averaged 10 points per game. “In reality, a small percentage of kids will ever make it to the NBA, but there are a few over there that can play college,” Hecker said. “Mostly, the program is to educate these kids. I met one boy that now is high up in the government now over there.” According to the National Association for Sport and Recreation three in every 10,000 high school boys basketball players will ever get drafted into the NBA, or about .03 percent. Hecker encourages the players he coaches to have fun and learn the game. “We had what a handful of Division 1 players come from this state,” Hecker said. “I want them to be realistic. At my basketball camps, we stress footwork. If the player can control his body, he can control the ball better, but mostly I try to get the kids to enjoy it and play at least two sports. The parents sometimes are not realistic.” Hecker hosts basketball camps with
Sandy every year. He has more than 40 years of basketball experience in high school, college and the NBA. He has coached around the world. Including his Senegal trips he has taught clinics in Italy, Turkey and served as an assistant coach with the Jiangsu Nangang Dragons in the China Basketball Association. His first experience in Utah was in 1976 when he coached Westminster. Hecker has organized his Sandy basketball camp for 15 years. The camp focuses on skill development like passing, shooting, dribbling and footwork. “I like to get the kids to use their other hand,” he said. “I think they really start to get it in our short time together.” He plans on returning to Senegal again in January. His annual trip has helped several players have the opportunity to play college basketball. In 2011 El Hadji Barro was part of the Salt Lake Community College men’s basketball team. He lived with Hecker and his family for some time while going to school here and eventually graduated from Fullerton State University. A 20-year-old girl named Oumy Gueye is currently trying to get a visitor’s Visa into the United States so she can come to Salt Lake and play AAU basketball and try to pass the GED, with the possibility of playing with Salt Lake Community College women’s team later on. Hecker has worked as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was player personnel director with the Cavaliers in the 1984 and organized teams that battled the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference finals. His most recent NBA job was as an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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polo. A requirement of this prestigious award is not only good grades, but he had to participate in a USA national water polo event or Olympic qualifier. He competed in the National Junior Olympics last summer. Monson and Jensen both received the Utah High School Activities Association Academic All-State Award this season. They both maintained a 4.0 grade point average over their entire high school careers and were also varsity team members. “I think it requires lots of sleep to keep your grades up, especially as a swimmer,” Jensen said. “It is important to keep after it. Swimming takes a lot of time. I always needed to be dedicated and have good time management skills.” He holds four Grizzly swim records. His time of 22.42 seconds last season in the 50 free stands as the fastest time recorded in the school’s history. He also holds top times in three relays. “I feel like my parents kept me motivated,” he said. “I had some great coaches, especially coach (Troy) Leary. He was one of the nicest coaches I have ever had, and that meant a lot to me.” The Grizzlies boys team placed twelfth at the state meet in February. Jensen plans to attend BYU in the fall and wants to try out for the Cougar swim team.
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offering a high level of independence through engaging activities specific to their needs. Sunridge is scheduled to open the 27th of July 2016. Sunridge is now accepting reservations. Please call 801-2802244 and/or visit our website at www.sunridgeassistedliving. com. About SAL Management Group Sunridge will be SAL’s thirteenth Assisted Living
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Nelson Brothers Student Housing: The parent’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Fit 1. Does it make life efficient and easy? Securing housing that places your student in proximity to everything he or she needs can be tricky, but will make a big difference over time. “People don't realize how much 10-15 minutes a day adds up over four years,” said Nelson. “Make sure you choose a place that makes your student’s life efficient so they spend time on what is most important.” Ultimately, if Jacob’s life is more efficient, mine will be too.
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tudent housing has been on my mind as my son, Jacob, prepares for college. While we’re focusing on ACT prep, perfecting his GPA, and finishing that Eagle Scout for the finishing touch on his college applications, my mind is going full speed ahead. Finding the right type of housing in Utah will help define Jacob’s college experience. So, I was excited to sit down with Pat Nelson, CEO of Nelson-Brothers Property Management (managing over 19 student housing properties throughout the country, including University Gateway, University Towers, 9 & 9 Lofts, Park Plaza, 900 Factory, and Alpine Flats in Utah) to get some tips on how to choose the best student housing. Here are four things to consider before you put money down on that first month’s rent.
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unky Junk is a fun, eclectic, decor, furniture, one of a kinds and fabulous finds shop. They are hands on business with new charm, as well as a vintage flare!! They offer fabulous quality on up cycled furniture as well as new furniture. All items are handpicked, handcrafted and made with love!! They have classes each month with monthly sign ups. Their classroom area will hold 20 people per class! Class schedules and sign ups are posted in store as well as social media. Classes will include the kits and everything you will need to complete a take home project or item. They offer an array of craft classes, quilting, sewing projects, simple refinishing and many more classes to choose from!! F Funky Junk is brand new store opened May 20th they are quite unique you will not find another shop like them. They are a creative cooperative with 7 small businesses rolled into one store. Every person that fills a spot in the store owns and operates their own business. Funky Junks top priority is the customer and they pride themselves on personalizing your shopping experience. Most of the people at Funky Junk like to have Fun and when you stop in to their store they want you to have fun and leave with a smile. They want you to walk down memory lane and create new memories for years to come. The employees and people at Funky Junk really have a lot of passion for what they do. The shop is never the same the furnishings and decor change constantly with new items coming in everyday. They have a great mix of new, vintage and antiques. As they link to
say it “We update the old to compliment the new.” This is a true local ma and pa type place to shop! If you are looking for a place to shop local this is the place. The Two owners Dawn Rowberry & Amber Tolbert of Funky Junk quit their full times jobs to follow their passion and open this business together. Dawn said “Living the dream.... Our group puts the fun in FUNKY!! We are as eclectic as our wares.” The businesses you will find in Funky Junk are as follows Garden Of 8's. They specialize in offering high quality vintage merchandise and one of a kinds. Mantiques that specializes in rusty gold, vintage and highly unique items. Cozy Place to Sit which specializes in upholstery and upholstered furnishings and sells anything eclectic. Hen House is another fabulous vendor and their expertise is in tabletop finishes and beautiful furniture pieces, and gifts galore. Silly Heart which specializes in farmhouse decor, beautiful handcrafted signs and fun finds. Magical Star has the most luxurious bath and body product handmade from the finest ingredients. Your lips and skin will thank you!! Then there is Funky Junk they specialize in furniture and decor with color!! Lots of color! They sell both new items and one of a kinds fabulous finds. Funky Junk is located at 1664 West 9000 South right next to Village Baker!! Open Monday thru Thursday 10- 8 Friday and Saturday 10-9 closed Sunday. Stop in and say hi, and see the fun that is Funky Junk.
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ummer means camping. Outdoor living is a wonderful way to acquaint your children with Lyme disease, tourniquets, tick removal, poison ivy, skunk identification, rabid chipmunks and tent life. Why go to a hotel when you can sleep on the ground in a Ziploc bag? It’s a mythological fact that camping builds character. Okay, I’ll admit camping builds some characters; the Unabomber comes to mind. After living in a remote cabin with no electricity or running water, Mr. Unabomber started a nationwide bombing crusade. But still, families plan extravagant camping adventures and look forward to spending an inordinate amount of time living like squatters in the mountains with their loved ones. Their days are filled with card games, sing-alongs, murderous rage and fishing. And by the way, fishing is not a sport. “Sport” indicates a level of exertion, sweat and training. I’ve never seen a sport that involves kicking back in a camp chair and swilling a cold beer while holding onto a stick. It could easily be confused with the sport of TV watching. One of my daughters refused to even cast a fishing line, afraid she might hit a trout on the head with a lure, causing it to need glasses for the rest of its fishy life.
Hiking is another fun camp activity, if “fun” means you enjoy carrying toddlers for a 4-hour hike that would have taken only 20 minutes if they would walk like a functioning person. And who can forget the hellish outhouses where you just know there’s a snake coiled up behind you or a spider creeping around the toilet seat or a swarm of wasps waiting for you to exit. When nighttime rolls around and it’s time to build a fire, you soon realize it should be called building a smoke. All the green wood your kids gathered creates billows of hot, grey air that infiltrates every piece of clothing you own. Plus, the wind blows through the campfire, distributing hot ash, eye-melting smoke and pieces of exploding branches so everyone around the fire can enjoy the great outdoors. Once you finally have a campfire merrily dancing in the pit (usually around 2 a.m.), it’s fun to roast marshmallows that your kids won’t eat because they’re burnt, and look at the stars. Me: Aren’t the stars beautiful? Daughter #1: It’s making my neck hurt. Can I stop looking? Me: No. Daughter #2: What if a star fell on us right now?
Daughters #3 and #4: (Crying because they don’t want a star to fall on them.) Me: Forget it. Go get in your Ziploc bags. Safety is always a concern when camping. “Don’t Feed the Bears” signs encourage campers to lock food in the car so bears don’t get into your Oreos. Shouldn’t the signs also warn you that a bear can easily shred your tent, looking for juicy, human-flavored tidbits? But, hey, as long as the Oreo cookies are safe. Once camp is over, a miracle happens. Everyone forgets the scraped-shins, fire-singed fingers, burned breakfasts, lost underwear and temper tantrums. And suddenly you’re planning next year’s camping trip to acquaint your children with dehydration, crazy hermits, leaf toilet paper, stinging nettle, wet socks, outdoor swearing and organic granola. Because why go to a restaurant when you can eat soot-covered hot dogs in a rainstorm?
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Ryan Steven Bradshaw 43, born May 9, 1973 in Beaver Utah to Steven & Jana Bradshaw returned to our Father in Heaven on June 20, 2016 due to complications from pneumonia. He graduated from Beaver High then attended SUU where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Accounting, later becaming a CPA. He served an honorable 2 yr mission in Mexico City North. He met & married the love of his life Cinthia Kay Hessing in the SLC Temple for time and all eternity. Ryan & Cindi have 3 wonderful children that were the light of his life. He loved them dearly & he was the best father to them. He worked for the State of Utah, and was working for the City of West Jordan as the Director of Finance at the time of his passing. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in many different callings. He lived a good life, and was the bravest, strongest man he could be to the very end of his earthly life. Well done thou good and faithful servant. Ether 12:6 He is survived by wife Cinthia & his children Michael, Allison & Amanda, his parents, Steven & Jana, brothers Russell (Kourtney), Rickie (Matea), Clint (Jeannie), in-laws Lyle and Jeri Hessing and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo Bank to The Benefit Memorial Fund for Ryan Bradshaw or online at www.youcaring.com. Also visit www.jenkins-soffe.com.
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Nothing to do with Coupons – An Evening at Red Butte Gardens with the Monkees
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ast week some friends and I enjoyed the musical stylings of the Monkees at Red Butte Garden. Being a Monkees generation Baby Boomer, who dreamed of one day marring Davey Jones, I could not wait to see them. Dawning my tie-dyed style neon shirt I was ready to sing every song right along with them. Now, I could go on about how to save money when attending a concert at Red Butte. What’s allowed, what to bring, how to get tickets, where to park, but I’m feeling the need to deviate from the money saving genre for a moment. When the Monkees performed Shades of Gray they expressed that it was time for us to rock out with the dearly departed Davey Jones. They told us because of the shootings in Florida just 3 days earlier, this song was far too emotional for them to sing it alone. They then brought up video and the voice of Davey singing the song as they played and we sung along. In light of what’s going on in the world and right here in our own country the audience
and the performers (Dolenz and Tork) were overwhelmed with sorrow while performing. It was an emotional moment that left me, and I imagine a great many of the audience with tears in our eyes. Some dear friends of mine are an interracial couple that have been married for many years. They are an amazing family raising 4 great kids, that routinely give back to the community. She mentioned the other day that while dining at a restaurant right here, in the self proclaimed most tolerant state in America, that when the server presented the check(s) they had been separated for each to pay their own. When asked, the waitress admitted she had made assumption and apologized. My friend chuckled and went on to tell me that this was not an isolated incident and that these things happen all the time. It was just something they live with, something that has become routine. She stated that this was mild compared to some of what they’ve experienced. Our religious leaders of every faith preach kindness and tolerance daily, that it
is not for us to judge. They are right, it isn’t. Yet, I’m often scratching my head as they are the very ones that fight against protecting all peoples right to live peaceably within their own core religious values. They judge other religions as wrong and untrue, they fight for laws remaining restrictive, passing judgment on those who don’t conform to the attitude that they “know best” what is right for each of us. Then when something like Florida happens they tell us we must be a less hateful and a more tolerant people.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a very spiritual person, but until all leaders of this country start teaching the real meaning of peace and tolerance and lead by example instead of words, how will it ever get better? Won’t we just continue on this slippery path? As someone that lived through the hate that was going on during the Shades of Gray era, myself, and I’m sure the 47 families, that today are living without a loved one, can say it’s definitely not getting any better.
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