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Residents Versus Geneva Rock

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Scrooge and Second Chances

By Alisha Soeken

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n the timeless tale of A Christmas Carol, in “The Hungry Games” fulfilling my dream, is fast and furious. It’s a challenge but like it or Ebenezer Scrooge a callous miser is given a almost 10 years after I started working there. I not, it makes you a better performer.” second chance to live a better life. The Desert also gained experience in light and sound unAs proven by Williams, cast members Star Theater in Murray City was also given a matchable to any theater, made lifelong friends are not only great performers. “I wear a lot of second chance at life when it was purchased and to this day love seeing the fun shows they hats at the Desert Star, I design scenery and and renovated instead of being torn down. Be- put on,” Actor Katie Terry said. props for the shows, I occasionally run lights, fore that purchase the thedo sound, and manater saw much of life and age the stage. I’m many second chances. also in charge of the The Desert Star Thegeneral store and ater has enjoyed a long all the holiday declife. In it’s infancy it was orations and lobby called the Gem. It saw displays.” Williams silent movies accompasaid. nied only by a piano, and Unlike what remembers a world when Williams and Larradios, refrigerators and rinaga will do in a woman’s right to vote, their show, Charles were only a recent luxury.

Dickens never In the 1930’s the told of the life that Gem had it’s first second Ebenezer Scrooge chance, as it was rebuilt lived after receiving and expanded into the his second chance.

Iris Theater. With its Art The Desert Star was Deco style facelift it was given that chance a building like no other in more then once, Murray. It showed blockand for more then busters like Gone With Dan Larrinaga, Ivin Conatser, Lee Daily, Ed Farnsworth, Jennifer Aguirre, and Kerstin Davis. Photo courtesy of 85 years has seized The Wind and rare Swed- Desert Star Theaters it, as Scrooge did, ish films for immigrants to give of itself rebrought to Murray by the markably to others.

The Desert Star’s current show is, smelters. During the Great Depression owner Visit that historic building, watch a show, Tony Duvall would let children see movies for Ebenezer Scrooge: His Nightmare Before laugh and in the words of Larrinaga. “By the Christmas. It’s about Ebenezer’s life after he end of that show, I hope people will simply free or in exchange for scrap metal.

After the Great Depression the Desert Star decides to reform. have been entertained, feeling better than when “I love the idea of a sequel to A Christ- they came in, and perhaps finding themselves continued to see change in its name and ownership. But in 2000 when Murray City recom- mas Carol, exploring the other side of being more in the mood for the holidays. Catching a mended demolishing it, Mike and Alyce Todd generous. The idea that just because you turn bit of the Christmas spirit that people felt way gave it it’s most crucial second chance, by pur- into Mr. Nice Guy on one Christmas morning back when, and now, as they read Dickens’ A doesn’t necessarily make up for years of being Christmas Carol.” l chasing and saving it from demolition.

The value of a second chance is immea- a compete jerk,” cast member Dan Larrinaga Ebenezer Scrooge: surable, if seized as scrooge did to become a who plays Bob Cratchit said.

HIS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS The effort that goes into producing a show better person. Today the Desert Star is a dinner Plays November 12, 2015 theater known for its parody plays and family at the Desert Star is enormous. Cast member through January 2, 2016 friendly comedy. The proof of its positive roll Tyrus Williams said, “We start working on all Tickets: is observed in the lives of those who work at aspects of the show five weeks before we open Adults: $22.95-$24.95, Children: $12.95 and have 15-20 rehearsals.” Larrinaga added, the theater past and present.

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Residents Versus Geneva Rock

By Erin Dixon

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arly this fall was a tense time for Draper City residents. Geneva Rock, part of the Clyde Companies based in Utah County, submitted a rezone proposal to the city that would allow it to expand its current mine at the Point of the Mountain. The residents, especially those with houses along South Mountain, were stunned. The general consensus seemed to be that the mine is close enough, and already a problem.

“Finding out this October that Geneva has plans to double their mining operation into the hills behind the house for the next 50 years was very disheartening,” Amy Allen said.

Groups were formed, and residents contacted local leaders and media in protest. If accepted, Geneva Rock would have had an additional 180 acres of mining rights to the mountain. Because of the social outcry, Geneva Rock withdrew its proposal near the end of October.

“We are working with each party to address questions, identify concerns and collaborate on solutions. At this time, we are still working to develop our proposal addressing the future of mining at the Point of the Mountain. It is best that we deliver that proposal at the right time to the right people to ensure our prospective plans are clearly communicated,” an official statement from Geneva Rock said.

Some residents were not appeased by the withdrawal however.

“We see this as a strategic move by Geneva Rock. It’s an attempt for them to diffuse

The mine, where it has cut into the mountain. Photo courtesy Amy Allen

the mass public outcry that they are seeing, and by withdrawing from this request now, it leaves them to open to submit a new request for a lesser area or a slightly different request, immediately,” Adrian Dybwad, who is with a group called Stop Geneva Rock, said according to Fox 13.

David Przybyla, the marketing manager for Clyde Companies, confirmed that they

are drafting a new proposal and will present it in the future. But, he was adamant that the company is determined to find a solution that works for everyone, including residents and hang gliders.

Geneva Rock is one of five companies under the name of Clyde Companies. The Clyde family established its first company in the 1920s in Utah County, and since then has ex-

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A significant portion of Utah’s roads were built with Geneva Rock materials, as well as many other large, public buildings. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Conference Center, City Creek, Provo Recreation and Powder Mountain are some of the larger projects that used Geneva materials.

What may not be widely known is that Geneva Rock is only one of three companies that mine on the mountain. If Geneva Rock were to move, there is still a potential for continued or increased mining in the area.

While Geneva Rock concentrates on the operations of the mine, the residents concentrate on the effects the mine has on their community. The Flight Park is immediately adjacent to the mine, and the two even share private roads. Geneva Rock claims a consistent good relationship with the hang gliders, and says that they attend their meetings quarterly and enjoy working with them, as well as periodically sponsoring events for them.

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since the proposal a few months ago. Many are concerned about the amount of dust, the lack of regulation and control of that dust, and the long term effects on their, and the valley’s, health.

Mining any material is prone to produce airborne waste, and this mine is no different.

Along with the rock and sand that is collected, there are also traces of silica. Silica is a particulate matter that is measured by its width in micrometers. This crystalline silica falls under the PM 2.5 measurement which means it is less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, whereas a human hair is 50 to 70mm wide. When silica is airborne and then brought in a human body through the nose or mouth, the particles get stuck within the lungs and can cause problems.

Geneva Rock is currently collaborating with the state of Utah in a wind study to determine how much particulate is launched into the air, and how much is needed to define a problem. However, some residents say they have developed health problems since moving into the area.

“My nose is constantly stuffed up and I use an inhaler for my asthma that had been under control for years until I moved to Draper.

Our roommate and others in the neighborhood have constant nose bleeds too.” Allen said.

Allen has also done her own research into the silica coming from the mine.

“It is like asbestos (another silicate material) and causes lung cancer, COPD, immune disorders, kidney and heart issues,” she said.

Not only is the dust a concern for the presence of silica, but for its contribution to

the pollution that the Salt Lake valley is constantly battling already. However, referring to several charts produced by the state of Utah through the Division of Environmental Quality, the contribution of mines to the poor air quality is significantly low. The biggest contributor during any time of year is automobiles and trucks.

During the summer months, which is generally the most active time for the mines as well as the residents of the valley, all the mining operations combined with any industrial contribution is about 12 percent, while cars and trucks contribute to 41 percent of the problem.

“If we closed the Draper mine, we would have to truck in all of the materials that are in such high demand for the growing construction. We feel we would be contributing to the pollution more by doing this, than by the actual mining operation itself,” Pryzbyla said.

In contrast, Allen proposes a possible solution.

“It is now time to be good stewards of their industry and exploit one of their many other gravel mines in Utah. When they move, they can use the available rail system to bring it to the center of town; it is the responsible way to proceed,” she said.

Even the residents themselves are divided on what they would like to see happen with the current mine. While Geneva Rock drafts a new proposal, some of the residents have ideas of what they would like to see happen. Emily Yates, who has lived in Draper for three years, said, “No further expansion outside of the cur-

Satellite image of Point of the Mountain in 2015. Photo courtesy Geneva Rock

rent operations in place.”

Kristjan Morgan who has lived in Draper for five years said, “I understand the need for building material, and I understand the tax revenue generated for Draper City, but I believe now is the time to move the mine out of the area. There are dozens of locations within 3050 miles that they could take aggregate from, away from congested residential areas.”

Geneva Rock has invested in ways to decrease their carbon footprint, including an $8 million water system to decrease the dust picked up by the heavy winds in the area, and an extensive conveyor belt system that saves trucks a trip up the mountain, conserving gas.

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“When the conveyer is running, it generates approximately 1000 kw/hour. The average home uses 10,000 kw/hours a month. So about 10 hours of running it would power a home for a month,” Pryzbyla said.

The power it generates helps to power the mine, or excess goes back into the power grid.

It seems this debate will continue for many months to come, and may possibly be a never-ending battle. The demand for materials in the rapidly growing Utah and Salt Lake counties will continue to drive the mining companies to look for local resources, while residents will continue to fight for their quality l of life.

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his December is the 37th annual Draper “Messiah” Performance and Sing-in. This long standing tradition was founded by Layne and Marian Wright.

The first performance of the Messiah, by George Frideric Handel was, in fact, not during the Christmas season, but during Easter. It debuted in Dublin in April 1742. However, over time the lack of other sacred Christmas music spurred audiences to dedicate it to the Christmas season.

The oratorio is divided into three parts: Christ’s birth, His Atonement and His Resurrection, making its Christmas dedication quite appropriate. The style of the “Messiah” was appealing to the crowds because, unlike the sacred compositions of Handel’s contemporaries, Handel focused on his own feelings toward the divine, rather than simply stating the grandeur of God above mankind, according to smithsonianmag.com. The music gives the performers and audience a chance to express their love and devotion, not simply their awe of the divine.

Those same feelings are echoed today, especially during the triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus.

“The desire of the performers remains the same-people from all walks of life stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart in joining voices and sharing their testimonies of the Messiah and their love and gratitude for Him-who will one day reign as ‘King of kings, and Lord of lords’,” Marian Wright said.

“Speaking personally, the holiday season would not be as sweet without the

Draper ‘Messiah’. The music is powerful and inspired.

It’s a very special experience,” Sam Wright, son of Marian and Layne said.

The “Messiah’s” debut attracted over 700 people.

Back then, the ladies in attendance were encouraged not to wear hoop skirts to make room for more people in the concert hall. Today, the performance in the small town of Draper attracts 400500 people for each performance.

The Draper choir and orchestra are made of more than 100 people, some professionals and long-standing participants, to amateurs and first-timers, all locals. Entrance to the performances l is free of charge.

Drawing of George Frideric Handel. He lived 1685-1749 and composed hundreds of classical pieces during his lifetime. Photo courtesy smithsonianmag.com

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I’m Dreaming of a Bright Christmas

By Erin Dixon

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n 2007, Draper City began a tradition of making Draper City Park located at 1300 East 12500 South a “destination for people to come walk through the park during the holidays,” Stephen Linde, parks director for the city, said. The display has grown from a few colored flood lights in the first years, to now over one million LED lights over trees and bridges around the entire park.

The most brilliant display is the ‘Tree of Light,’ or as some call it on social media, the ‘Tree of Life.’ The largest willow tree in the park alone is covered in over 500,000 lights. It is so bright under the tree, that night fades into brilliant white light.

“The man hours that it takes to light up the large willow tree is approximately 700 hours and it takes approx. 940 hours to light up the whole park and the bridge.” Maridene Alexander, Draper City public relations officer, said.

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The largest tree in Draper Park lit by more than 500,000 LED bulbs. Photo courtesy Draper City

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Coffee with a Cop

By Erin Dixon

Officers Thaller, Barnes; owner of Food for Thought, and Officer Coe. Photo Courtesy Erin Dixon

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our times a year, Draper City Police Officers get together in a public place to chat with anyone who comes by. Draper officers have been hosting “Coffee with a Cop” since February 2014. Their goal is to build rapport with the community and to show that there is a “person behind the badge,” Sergeant Coe said.

In November, the event was hosted by Food for Thought, a small cafe on Fort Street.

The event’s location changes, sometimes at Smiths, others at Harmons. The events are usually on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Law enforcement is not a highly paid position, so the officers say that their service is personally motivated.

“I used to be in the military and wanted to continue that service to the country,” Officer Thaller said.

Recent events, such as the death of Sergeant Derek Johnson in 2013, and other national stories involving the police force that have dominated the news have motivated the

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At a recent gathering hosted by the police force in July, a ‘BBQ with a Cop’, several hundred people came for the chance to talk with an officer. The officers take time from their usual time off to come to an event, just for the chance to get to know the residents.

Thaller said that sometimes people have negative reactions to them during the events and can be confrontational, but the majority will stop just to say “thank you.” People will ask questions about local construction, how to manage social media for their children or ways to prevent burglaries. Sometimes they will even talk about football.

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inter storms have already entered the local area and that is why Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) showcased their equipment fleet in November – providing an opportunity for individuals to see the latest snow removal equipment that will be used throughout the winter season to help keep Utah’s roads safe and plowed.

“It’s something we do every year to just let people know that we are ready for the winter season, and to tell people what they need to do as well to make sure it is a safe season on our roads,” John Gleason, UDOT public information officer, said.

It is not uncommon for motorists to be taken by surprise during the first few snow storms of the season, since many people have not been driving in snowy conditions for several months. The first storms are a good reminder of what lays on the horizon with mother nature and that Utah can expect to see significant snow fall each year, according to Gleason.

“Typically, we plan on about 20 - 25 statewide snowstorms every year. Our budget is usually around $20 - $23 million every year, and usually we anticipate each storm is going to be about a million dollars to handle,” Gleason said.

Commuters should also use the start of the winter season to prepare for potentially dangerous road conditions.

“You want to check your tires, your wiper blades, make sure that you have enough fluids

in your vehicle – that you’re carrying water and nonperishable food if you do happen to get stuck in a storm,” Gleason said.

Most importantly, drivers should be aware of their speed while traveling on any Utah roads during wintry conditions.

“No matter what the speed limit says, if you are traveling on the urban interstate here in the Salt Lake County area, there is 70 mph, but that’s only when it’s optimal conditions. When it’s snowing, and even raining, you always want to drive for the weather conditions. Slow down, give yourself plenty of room between yourself and the vehicle in front of you, so that you give yourself enough room to break,” Gleason said.

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ocky Mountain Power provides electric service to customers in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. The company’s Utah customers can expect to see lower rates, which went into effect on Nov. 1, on their bills. The reduction will reduce bills by an overall average of 0.8 percent or $6.14 for customers using 698 kilowatt-hours per month.

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The Utah Division of Public Utilities and the Office of Consumer Services supported the reduction in rates, which was part of a settlement approved by the Public Service Commission of Utah in October.

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Draper Elementary Gearing Up For Hour of Code

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ast winter, several Canyons School District schools joined students in more than 180 countries in a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming as part of the Hour of Code.

Already, more than 76,600 events around the globe in 40 languages are planned for this coming Dec. 7 week, encouraged by Spurred

by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org. Draper Elementary is one of the schools planning to participate.

“We plan to launch coding in our computer classes that week by doing online coding activities in addition to our keyboarding and math practice on computer software,” Principal Piper Riddle said. “We wanted first to focus on keyboarding and once they’re proficient, then move on to more complex and rigorous application.”

Riddle said that the school will not only offer coding activities during the weeklong event, but will continue them as part of their regular rotation this year.

“Coding is part of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiative and needs to be introduced as part of our elementary curriculum,” she said.

Draper Elementary also will offer coding and programming opportunities to students before and after school as well as during open computer lab hours.

“Coding helps students understand how

to look at math problems, especially patterns and algorithms. Through coding, students are able to problem-solve as well as increase their fluency of computer and math skills,” Riddle said.

Riddle said students responded well to the Hour of Code last year.

“It got them excited and they can’t wait to do it again this year. Coding may seem really complicated, but they find it’s not. When I see second-graders can understand the language and be able to code, it’s amazing. It’s opened up a whole new world in STEM to them,” she said.

Last year, educational technologist Camille Cole said that it would give students a chance to understand more about what they’re already doing on the computers.

“We want to give students an idea to coding and show them what a code looks like,” she said. “For example, many of our fifth-graders play Mindcraft and by learning coding, they gain the aspect of how it works. Computer science is where jobs will be and this allows them to create video games, not just play them. The more they are exposed to it at a younger age, the more they will feel comfortable and jump in feet first.”

Canyons School District Director of Career and Technical Education Janet Goble agreed with Cole last year, citing students are gaining skills not only in computer science and

coding, but also in critical thinking, problem solving, math and teamwork.

“When elementary-age students participate in the Hour of Code, we’re breaking barriers and kids realize that they are learning skills that will benefit them in the future,” she said.

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“We have a computer technology graduation requirement, Exploring Computer Science, and these elementary kids already are being introduced to skills the same as our high school l students.”

Utah Catholic Business Network Raises Scholarship Funds for Local Catholic High Schools

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s a result of its first fundraiser held this fall, the Utah Catholic Business Network (UCBN) raised $5,250 in scholarship funds which are being disseminated to Utah’s three Catholic high schools. Each of the schools – Judge Memorial in Salt Lake City, Juan Diego in Draper and Saint Joseph in Ogden – will receive $1,750 to award to students.

The money was raising during the organization’s inaugural golf class in September.

“The vitality of the Catholic education mission is to continue the most significant traditions of our faith,” Tricia Bruggeman, co-chair of the UCBN board of director, explains. “The scholarship funds are an investment in helping schools meet educational and socially moral and ethical goals important to our shared

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faith.”

The Catholic Business Network (UCBN) is a group of business leaders, executives, and professionals in Salt Lake City, Utah who meet regularly to discuss common business experiences, ethical issues, problems and solutions under a shared faith. The organization recently has expanded its outreach efforts through a wider range of social media and digital communication tools to strengthen the networks between the Catholic business community and parishes and schools throughout the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Memberships are available both at individual and corporate sponsorship levels.

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Veterans Honored, Given Thanks by Schools

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Letters glued on construction paper stars were given to about 80 invited veterans and active military as their names were announced at American Preparatory Academy’s 10th annual Veterans’ Day program Nov. 11.

“By honoring veterans, and thinking a little more deeply about how important veterans are, we can appreciate a little more about how important our freedoms are,” APA Executive Director Carolyn Sharette said. “American Prep understands the price paid for our freedom and we can’t teach this lesson unless you, veterans, come and we hear your stories and see your faces, and for this, we thank you.”

Tracey Webb, of Sandy, served in both the Marines and Navy and her husband, Mark, currently is deployed with the Army in Afghanistan.

“We decided to have our kids attend this school because it holds dear the same strong American values we have,” she said.

The program included hearing from essay winners — this year, expanded from three winners to five top writers: sixth-grader Sanjana Sujeet, who thanked the veterans for sacrificing for everyone, even people they didn’t know; sixth-grader Mckinnley Hansen, who said it was hard for her dad to miss family celebrations while deployed; sixth-grader Isabella Hanks who said those who battled for ev-

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eryone’s freedoms, should receive everyone’s utmost gratitude; and fourth-grader Saathvik Pai, who outlined his typical day compared that to someone in active duty’s and the sacrifices made.

Fourth-grader Gabe Berry talked about his dad, 1st Sgt. Jon Berry with the National Guard, who was dressed in uniform in attendance, and of his 16 years of service as a Thai, Spanish and English translator. His dad volun-

teered to serve because he loves America and “it felt like the right thing to do.” Gabe said that although his dad had been gone half of his life, it’s “pure happiness when he comes home.”

Throughout the program, classes sang songs, such as “America the Beautiful,” featuring first-grade soloist Faith Wareing; “This is My Country;” “America,” featuring thirdgrade soloist Max Merrill and the “Armed

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By Julie Slama Forces Salute,” where veterans stood when their branch of military’s song was sung, included Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Adams, who while in on leave from base in Norfolk, Va., came to see his second-grade nephew Brody Bennett who attends American Prep.

National Guard Staff Sgt. Josh Kestler, came to support his three kids in the school program and heard his sixth-grader and the class recite “Things that Make a Soldier Great.”

APA staff member Dee Dee Darby-Duffin, along with fifth-grade soloists Jade Thurston and Adam Christensen and the fifth-grade coir sang “God Bless the USA” and “God Bless America,” before they were joined by all the students and staff standing to honor and sing “Thank-You, Soldiers.”

Draper Park Middle School held its 11th annual Veterans’ Day Breakfast on Nov. 6, where veterans ate with their families.

Sixth-grader Kira Rhay ate with her dad, Sgt. Brian Rhay, and their neighbors sixth-grader Riley Stevens, and her dad, Marine Staff Sgt. Rick Stevens.

“It’s really cool when my dad tells stories of eating a rattlesnake during survival camp at training in the middle of nowhere,” said Kira, whose grandfather was a retired colonel in the Army.

Riley said she was proud of her dad, who has served for the country along with his dad and grandfather, all in the Army.

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They, and others in attendance, listened to Utah National Guard Colonel Larry Schmidt speak and heard “Patriotic Trilogy” and “American Spirit March” by Draper Park Concert Band under the direction of Marcus Voght.

Some English and language arts classes asked students to write letters to veterans, which were bound and distributed to veterans.

Three students, sixth-grader Addie Morgan, sixth-grader Zack Geertsen and eighth-grader Arturo Aguero, then read their own letters at the breakfast.

“I’ve always felt patriotic about the United States,” said Arturo, who’s dad is Mexican and his mother was born in El Salvador. “I’m grateful and I try to share that. If I wasn’t living here, I wouldn’t have the chance to have a good education, play sports or be able to thank

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Their memorial remained on display through November to celebrate military family month.

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his December, several school children will bring in the holiday spirit with concerts open to the community.

Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Juan Diego Catholic High will kick off the holiday season with its orchestral Christmas concert at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, 300 East 11800 South.

On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Corner Canyon High School’s bands and orchestra, under the direction of Randal Clark, will perform at 7 p.m., in the school auditorium, 12943 South 700 East.

Draper Park Middle School’s choir and orchestra holiday concert will be at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7 in the school auditorium, 13133 South 1300 East.

Draper Elementary will host its holiday concert at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7 featuring its 15-member orchestra and 90-member choir.

They will perform both Hanukkah and Christmas songs. The orchestra is under direction of Felicia Davis and choir is directed by Tricia Fenton, Madison Ellingson, Diana Haggerty and Ellen Bailey. The concert will be in the school’s multi-purpose room, 1080 East 12660 South.

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At 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, Channing Hall will hold its winter concert at the school’s auditorium, 13515 South 150 East.

At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, the “Sing Noel” Christmas Choral Concert, featuring Juan Diego’s Concert Choir, St. John the Baptist Middle School Choir, and St. John the Baptist Adult Choir will perform in St. John the Baptist Parish Church, 300 East 11800 South.

At 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 12, the Corner Canyon High Dance Company will be performed, under the direction of Jamie Crowther, in the school auditorium.

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, Corner Canyon will present its holiday choirs concert at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

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St. John the Baptist Student Continues Winning Tradition G arrett George, a freshman at Juan Diego Catholic High School, took first place at the international level of the Knights of Columbus alcohol and substance abuse prevention poster contest in the alcohol abuse category in the 12- to 14-year-old age group.

He entered his winning poster last year, prior to graduating from Saint John the Baptist Middle School.

George is the latest SJB Middle School student to win international honors in the Knights of Columbus poster contest. In 2012 seventh-grader Perri Cook placed first in the substance abuse category and eighth-grader Vincent Nguyen placed second in the alcohol abuse category.

The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic fraternity that offers the contest to students throughout the world in Catholic schools and religious education classes.

The contest has two subject categories, drug abuse and alcohol abuse, and two age groups, 10- to 11-year-olds and 12- to 14-year-olds.

Four winners are selected, one from each age group in each category, said Tom Giron, Utah Knights of Columbus state poster chairman.

Last fall, as an eighth-grader at SJB Middle School, George won the school competition and received $50. He won another $50 for first place at the state competition. His poster then was submitted for the international competition, where he competed against other students from 77 Knights of Columbus districts, Giron said.

The theme of George’s poster was “There is sadness in every bottle.”

Before her students create posters for the contest, SJB art teacher Annie Lemings

explains how serious drug and alcohol abuse are, and she reads survival or memorial stories to them from The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, she said.

“It’s OK for the younger kids to make rhymes or funny pictures, but for the middle school kids, I stress that this is a real-life problem,” Lemings said. “We are trying to speak to people who might have a problem with drugs, or are starting to get involved with drugs or alcohol that need to take it seriously.”

When George started thinking about the issue, he recalled hearing that his great-grandfather had been an alcoholic and when he drank he became violent, George said. “It created difficulties for my grandfather, and because of what it did to his father my grandfather never drank alcohol,” said George. “That made me think about this project and what it really means to people and how it can really affect someone.”

While doing a social service project in the community to earn service hours for the Sacrament of Confirmation, George witnessed the effects of alcohol and drug abuse and how it can impact families, he said.

“As a class, we went to the Road Home in Midvale to entertain the children by doing arts and crafts; we made Christmas cards with the kids and interacted with the people there,” George said. “To get the area where the children were, we had to walk through where the people were staying. Seeing the people and the results of the patents’ circumstances or poor choices was sad. Hearing what the kids wanted for Christmas or their birthday was hard; we were there trying to entertain them and bring

them joy.”

George realized that the lives of those in the shelter were quite different from his own, he said. “We are privileged and they are living with practically nothing.”

Art is one of George’s favorite subjects, he said.

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his talent in art,” said his mother, Barbara George. “We have a lot of art in our family; his older sister, Madeline, and his paternal grandmother are artists. The whole message of this campaign and the impact of peer pressure on drugs and alcohol as these kids get older makes this project that much more iml portant.”

Irish dancers performed team dances with two, three, four and eight members at the Utah State Championships on Oct. 23 at Summit Academy. The dancers also were slated to compete Nov. 19 through Nov. 22 at the western regional championships at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Acadamh Rince, which won the 2015 Hibernian Society award for the best certified Irish dance school in Utah, nearly swept every competition. Acadamh Rince dancers age 12 and under are shown during their winning eight-hand dance. Photo courtesy of Scott Catron

The Nutcracker will be performed at Juan Diego Catholic High School, located at 11800 South 300 East, on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children, students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at www.utahartistschoolofballet.com, Juan Diego Catholic High School during school hours and on the night of the performance, as well as at the Utah Artists School of Ballet, located at 9333 South 1300 East in Sandy. The Children’s Nutcracker Ballet has a cast of over 150 dancers ranging in ages from 2 ½- years-old to adult. Ticket sales will be used as a fundraiser for the school.

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Juan Diego Runs Away With State Football Title T hey may be called the Soaring Eagles, but Juan Diego stayed mostly on the ground to capture this year’s 3A state football title.

Juan Diego posted 306 rushing yards in its 28-13 victory over Morgan in the state 3A football game held in Ogden Nov. 14. Kaden Hayward amassed the bulk of the yardage, carrying the ball 19 times for 172 yards, averaging more than nine yards per carry. Ryan Baker added another 114 yards on 22 carries.

“Those two have been our workhorses all year long,” Juan Diego football coach John Colosimo said. “We have been a predominantly running team. It plays to our strength.”

Hayward put one of his runs onto the scoreboard with a seven-yard scamper into the endzone. Quarterback Alex Hoffman ran for two other scores, and Juan Diego picked up a touchdown on special teams.

It is the sixth state title in 16 years for the Soaring Eagles. And it came in a year Colosimo didn’t see his charges going this deep into the season.

“We had a much lower turnout this year, so we didn’t have as many players to count on,” Colosimo said. “To be honest I though we might be lucky to win half our games. But then players started to step up and take leadership roles, and chips fell into place. Before I knew it we had a championship caliber team.”

Hoffman was perhaps the biggest surprise for Juan Diego. He was slated to be a defender at first, not the leader of the offense.

“I had Hoffman playing as a defensive

back at first, but then we tried him a quarterback and he stepped completely into the position,” Colosimo said. “He took on the mantel of the offensive leader and became part of our three headed monster with Hayward and Baker.”

The title capped off a perfect season in which Juan Diego had already defeated Morgan. The Soaring Eagles had little trouble with most of their opponents this season, beating many by three to four touchdowns. The biggest challenge came in a non-region game with hometown rival Corner Canyon, a 4A school.

Juan Diego beat the Chargers, 39-38, thanks in part to a failed point after kick by Corner Canyon.

Even though the Soaring Eagles beat the Trojans 35-21 early in the season, most football pundits knew this would turn into a classic 3A matchup for the title as Juan Diego came into the tournament ranked first and Morgan second. Another clash seemed inevitable.

Juan Diego took a 31-6 Halloween victory over Delta to open the 3A tournament, then beat Juab 28-13 one week later. Morgan beat Manti, 28-14 and North Sanpete, 43-22, to set up the title game.

Juan Diego struck first in the title match when the Soaring Eagles blocked a field goal attempt by Morgan. With the ball loose and live on the ground, Juan Diego’s Danny Wilson scooped it up and returned it 69 yards for the first score. Juan Diego scored again in the second quarter on Hayward’s run as did Morgan for a 14-7 halftime score.

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It wasn’t until the final period before scoring came again, this time two more touchdowns for the Soaring Eagles and one for Morgan. Juan Diego scored both times on runs of eight yards and three yards from Hoffman.

The title game was much different of most Juan Diego games this season in that the Soaring Eagles played a nearly total running attack against Morgan. Throughout the season Hoffman put 12 touchdowns on the scoreboard, connecting on 75 of 136 passes for 1,608 yards. But in the title game, Hoffman passed just five times, connecting twice for 23 yards.

“We look to pass when we can,” Colosimo said. “It just turned out that we were more successful in the title game Jr. Running back Ryan Baker and coach John Colosimo running the ball, so we it. Both runningbacks took to the challenge. stuck with it.”

Hayward ended the season rushing for 19 Instead, Juan Diego relied on the leg touchdowns on 1431 yards. Baker added 13 power of Hayward and Baker, putting the title l more on 1,149 yards. game on their backs and telling them to go win

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Are Bargain Hunters too Dang Cheap?

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hile chatting the other day with a friend of mine who owns a popular downtown Salt Lake restaurant, we got into a conversation about deals and coupons they offered through various advertising mediums. This restaurateur friend of mine has promoted many times through these marketing avenues, and I was picking his brain for insight on what works and what doesn’t.

I mentioned that I had been reading on Yelp.com (a popular customer review website) a plethora of negative comments about various restaurants (including his) and how MANY of the negative reviewers start their review with “I had a coupon or deal voucher for this company and decided to give it a try.” Then the reviewer would launch into a rant of negativity bashing the food or service provider.

As my friend and I further discussed this, he stated that sometimes bargain hunters are terrible customers and that “it is not uncommon for them to complain, under tip and even attempt to mis-use their certificates or coupons.”

I’m finding this trend sad and disturbing!

Most of these businesses are local to our economy. They employ our families, friends and neighbors. They support not only their families but the employees that count on it, too. When they discount their product, it’s in the hopes of getting new and loyal customers. Then, in addition to having to pay the advertiser, they watch as we, the consumers, berate them publicly for future customers to see. SAY WHAT?!

I’m sad to say that many merchants I’ve spoken with view deal users as classless and cheap. I recently had the marketing director of a popular Utah location tell me they did not want coupon and deal users at their place of business, leaving their, and I quote, “McDonalds bags and dirty diapers all over their lawn.”

OUCH! That hurt! After all, I rarely eat fast food and my kids are adults. Of course, one has nothing to do with the other. It was the stigma she attached to the bargain hunter that bothered me.

When I use a deal voucher or coupon, I take a much different approach. The first thing I do is to thank the manager or owner (if possible) for providing me with this great chance to try their services or product. Or, I will imme-

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This holiday season, I hope you’ll join me in saying thanks to the merchants from whom you have received special savings.

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t turns out that some scientists think we’re headed for a mass extinction. Merry Christmas!

I guess our greedy attitude about the world’s resources is taking its toll on the oceans, rain forests, various ecosystems and the ability for celebrities to own a different fur coat for every day of the week. In order to reverse this Christmatasrophe, we need to change our wasteful habits. I’ve put together some new holiday rules that might just save the planet. (You can thank me later.)

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• Thanks to global warming, dreaming of a white Christmas is no longer allowed.

• No Christmas trees can be displayed unless they’re made from reclaimed barn wood.

• With the rapid rise in STDs, mistletoe can no longer be hung at office parties. (All other unacceptable behavior has been canceled.)

• Christmas carolers can only go door-todoor with the proper permits and background checks.

• The phrase, “Let your heart be light” only applies if your heart is powered by solar panels.

• Because of the increasing number of people with diabetes, cookies for Santa are no longer allowed.

• No family can send out Christmas news-

letters. (Not to save the planet. I just don’t want to read them.)

• Due to the melting of the polar ice caps, Santa’s workshop is being relocated to Canada.

While these changes are great, it’s not just our harmful environmental attitudes that need a holiday makeover.

Unregulated capitalism in America has created a society of materialistic little buggers (i.e. teenagers) who are never content. Cutting back on holiday extravagance could remind your family of the importance of the season.

As Thoreau once said, “Simplify, simplify.”

(Although you’d think he could have said it once.)

You can tell your kids you’re trying to save money or you can tell your kids that Putin has “annexed” the North Pole and put a sanction on gifts made in Kris Kringle’s workshop.

Whatever works.

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