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Saint Juan Diego And The Festival Of Roses By Erin Dixon
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or the past 16 years, the Skaggs Catholic Center hosted the Festival of Roses on the third weekend in May. The festival is a fundraiser to benefit the parish and its members. The event includes an antique car show, silent auction, fairground rides, food and music. It is a community event that attracts 10,000 people of all faiths each year. Curiously, the event doesn’t feature roses, except on the logo for the festival. Why, then, is it called the Festival of Roses? The Skaggs Catholic parish is comprised of grade schools and a church house. The high school is named in honor of Saint Juan Diego, a man who lived in Mexico around the 1500s. According to Catholic tradition, Juan Diego received inspiration and guidance from the Virgin Mary and was presented with the miracle of the roses: In 1531, Diego was walking his weekly 15 miles to mass when he passed Tepeyac Hill. As he passed, music and light filled the air around the hill. Suddenly, the Virgin Mary appeared before Juan Diego. She told Juan that she desired a church on that very hill to be dedicated to her, “so that in it I can be present and give my love, compassion, help, and defense, for I am your most devoted mother.” (source: www. catholic.org) She commanded Juan to tell the local bishop of her desires. When Diego approached the bishop, the bishop was skeptical and asked for a sign. Diego returned to the hill discouraged, but there again appeared the Virgin before him. She revealed a Castilian rose bush growing from the frozen ground, flowers that only grow in Spain. Elated and humbled, Diego collected the roses and presented them to the bishop.
Etching by José Guadalupe Posada, illustrating St. Juan Diego’s discovery of the Virgin of Guadalupe in his apron. PD-US. Far right: Nighttime Ferris wheel at the festival. Photo Credit: Cathy Arndt of Images by Catalina The bishop was awed, not by the roses, but by the image that was on the inside of Juan’s cloak: the image of the Virgin Mary. Soon after, a church was built on that hill in honor of the Virgin. The miracle of the roses and the image of the Virgin Mary are honored by the name of the festival each year in Draper. The proceeds of the festival benefit the parish in whatever they need most that year; this year proceeds will go to fixing the roof and floor of the church. The weekend of the festival was a rainy one, but the community still rallied their support. “You can plan for everything but the weather. However, this year’s Festival of Roses was still a success because we had the greatest amount of community support we’ve ever had,” said Johanna O’Connor, marketing director for the festival. The festival is put on by the parish community and is run entirely by volunteers. The goods for the auction and the food are also donated. For more information about the parish and upcoming events, visit: www.sjb-parish.org. l
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What You Might Have Missed In May:
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n May 9 Draper Park was inundated by rain. Unfortunately, so were the artists who were prepared to spend the day at the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The rain probably kept you within the walls of your own warm home. If so, you missed a wonderful collection, from soft baby booties to realistic pet rocks, colorful pillows and quilts to intricate handmade jewelry. The artists not only had marvelous creations to show and sell, but had touching stories behind their art as well. Some were inspired through financial difficulty, others by health problems. Still others created to inspire. Here are just a few of those stories, and some of what you might have missed, to urge you out the door next year, rain or shine. Jeanne Lint paints pet rocks. From cocker spaniels, to calico cats, to elephants, Lint typically paints on canvas, but earlier this year she spent several weeks in the hospital: a bed she never thought she’d leave. Miraculously her health improved and she couldn’t keep her hands still. She didn’t have the strength to stand at an easel, so she turned to rocks. She said, “I just had to keep the artist thing going: my hands, my head and my brain.” She was on her feet and looking well at the festival, with a large collection of pet rocks, as well as some of her canvas paintings. If you are looking for a pet that won’t make a mess, look for her next year. Each pet was as realistic as you could wish for, without the hair or the slobber. Mary Peterson takes “A Moment to Stitch” beautiful baby crafts. She also suffered from a disease that kept her in a chair. She said, “A couple years ago I started having some health problems, so I taught myself how to crochet so I could do something while I was sitting there. It saved my sanity.” Looking for a handmade baby gift? How about one that looks like Elsa and Anna, or a Thor hammer? Her beautiful creations illustrate how beauty can bloom from heavy burdens. One tent was filled with traditional pottery, but James Larkin, the creator, is not a traditional artist. Larkin spent his life in a classroom, teaching art in many forms to high school students. He said, “There’s something to be said for those artists that do a few things and they become extremely good at them ... I don’t.” His tent was full of small, large, short and tall pottery. He added that, “an art teacher also needs to be a practicing artist to really be effective at teaching the students. And so it was helpful not only for me to do the work but the students to see that I didn’t just make demands of them. I was working right alongside them ... giving each other a lot of ideas and inspiration.” Larkin’s pottery was a vivid display of years of love and dedication. Looking for peace of mind and a piece of earth? Bill Jun, owner of Lotus in Draper, wraps gemstone pendants with delicate wire and hangs them on necklaces. He said, “‘Earth Beat.’ I felt that was an appropriate name because when I wrap the jewelry I feel it has a part of me as well as a part of mother earth because it’s got the crystals and gems
Top: Mary Peterson and her hand crocheted baby wares. Middle/Top: Pet rocks by Jeanne Lint. Middle/Bottom: Teacher James Larkin with some of his prints and pottery. Bottom: Blake Thompson with the hand-poured, 100% beeswax candles.
and that holds that earth energy, loving energy. I feel like it has a heartbeat ... of the earth.” Several years ago when the economy slumped, so did Jun’s business. He started crafting the pendant necklaces as a way to support Lotus through the economic hardship. But now that his business has recovered, he just finds joy in crafting. He said, “For now I just do this as kind of like a hobby. I love it when people buy a piece of jewelry and wear it.”
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ther artists simply have a love for their medium. Pride and talent were clearly abundant in all of the tents, but here are a few more to whet your palate for next year. Do you want a beanie but don’t want to pay the department store prices? Rosalyn Moreno and her son operate “Graffiti Beanies.” They handmake and treat beanie hats made from all natural wool, cotton, merino and sometimes bamboo. Moreno started crocheting as a teenager, and only did so for herself. In later years, her husband wanted a beanie but they were both unwilling to pay outrageous popular store prices. That first beanie took her six weeks, but now she can make one in fewer than three hours. Are you looking for something to improve your allergy symptoms? Becky Thompson and her son Blake hand pour 100% beeswax candles. Burning a beeswax candle in your home can alleviate seasonal allergies and stuffy noses. The candles also burn clean, unlike paraffin wax candles, which means they don’t leave any residue. The “indoor sunshine” glow will clean the air and fill the room with a sweet honey scent. Eating healthier means more fruits and vegetables in the house. Most fruits aren’t meant to be refrigerated, so you need a pretty bowl to display them on your kitchen counter. Steve creates beautiful bowls perfect for that very purpose. Steve created “Pebble Pottery” after his crafting evolved from small garden ornaments to large bowls. Many of the bowls were made of smooth pebbles, others of broken glass. All of his materials are local. Steve said, “We use a mixture of other things, sometimes roofing stones to be a little creative ... I did some with the green army guys, a big bowl outta that. So we just take a lot of things that we think would look nice and meld them together and hopefully people will enjoy what the result is.” There were large bowls for food or small bowls for keys, and all sizes in between. And yes, the bowls are FDA approved for food contact. When you think of craft fair jewelry, do images of elementary strung beads and poor taste come to mind? Think again. One artist spent 17 years in New York City as a fine jewelry designer. Connie Fong said, “ I know how to do it, I know what the trend is, what people like.” Her pendant jewelry is cast from stainless steel, then assembled by hand with glass and other elements. Some pendants are intricate filigree, while others are hand painted to mimic fine jewels. She now lives in Salt Lake City and owns her own jewelry business.
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Fundraiser In Draper Supports Utah Woman, Mother of Seven, With Rare Cancer by Erin Dixon
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hat would you do with $300,000? Spend it on lavish travel? Buy a couple of cars? A house? How about pay for a medical procedure that could save your life? In 2011, Katie Thompson née Dixon, from West Point, Utah, was diagnosed with retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma, a cancer of the body’s soft tissues, such as the intestines. The initial cancer was discovered in her abdomen shortly after the birth of her seventh child. The tumor was removed and the family celebrated, thinking she was cancer free. Six months later, however, the cancer appeared in her lungs. Since then she has endured six different chemotherapies in an attempt to annihilate the cancer. Through her fierce fight,
an event in her name, raising over $100,000 with a kids fair, basket auction, bake sale and 5k. This initial fundraiser, while a grand success, was only enough to cover ⅓ of the cost of the bone marrow transplant. A car wash was held in Ogden in her honor two weeks later. On June 13 the 7th annual Ride the Brainwave Fundraiser by Children and the Earth was held in Draper. The fundraiser featured Royal Bliss in concert, a motorcycle rally, a 5k race and a children’s fair. The proceeds from this fundraiser benefited over 60 children and adults with financial needs resulting from severe medical conditions, with Thompson among them. The proceeds earned for her will be another small piece in her huge financial puzzle. Thompson is not generally a woman who wishes to draw attention to herself, but she said, “I’m so grateful for all that is being done for me and my family. We feel like there are so many kind and amazing people fighting along with us and easing our burdens. We are so grateful.” Together with her husband Robert, she has seven children ages 16 to 4, with one who died before birth. She has never been a woman to take any challenge lying down, The Thompson family in 2012. Photo by Patti Deru and cancer is no different. Before she the volume of chemotherapy has given her a was diagnosed with cancer, she was an avid second cancer, myelodisplatic syndrome, in her runner and would participate in marathons as bone marrow, which progresses to leukemia. often as she could. Even after her diagnosis Because of this second cancer, she needs a with cancer in her lungs that classified her a bone marrow transplant to save her life. The stage 4, she ran a personal best marathon. In family is unsure if insurance will cover the addition to raising six children, she teaches costs of the transplant, so fundraisers are being piano and violin lessons. She said, “I adore held across the state in Weber, Davis and Salt doing that. I love music and my students and Lake counties in her honor. enjoy teaching my children as well.” Cancer In May, Anything For a Friend sponsored does not define nor control her. She lives a full,
Draper City Council Elections There will be three Draper City Council seats open in the 2015 Draper City Municipal Election. Each Council seat is at-large for a 4-year term. As of June 5, there are six candidates who have filed to run for city council. Draper City Council Candidates: Alan Summerhays, Bill Colbert, Marsha R. Vawdrey, Michele Weeks, Justin Poirier and Mani Grewal. The upcoming election will be vote-by-mail.
Balloon release at a fundraiser sponsored by Anything For A Friend in May. Purple is the official color of Leiomyosarcoma. Photo by Scott Wolford
and what she says, “a beautiful life.” Jim Dixon, Thompson’s younger brother, resides in Draper. He said, “I am deeply moved by the kindness of not just friends and family, but of total strangers! So many people opened up their hearts to help Katie out. My faith in humanity didn’t need to be restored, but it was definitely reinforced throughout this fundraising process. People are amazing.” If you wish to support Katie Thompson and her family in her fight against cancer, there is a silent auction and concert featuring The Brotherhood and Scattered Sunshine on August 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Point City Hall, 3200 West 300 North in West Point, UT. l
You can see more on her story here: www.youtube.com/atch?v=pA3LG8aAIM4 You can donate to her cause at: www.anythingforafriend.com/index.php?cID=285 Every registered voter in Draper will receive a ballot from Salt Lake County in the mail. Please watch for this to arrive about a month before the election. Fill out your ballot and mail back to the Salt Lake County Elections Office in the pre-addressed envelope that will be provided. There will be one polling location open at Draper City Hall on election day for those who prefer to vote in person. The hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Election Resources General election information is available at Vote. Utah.gov. Candidate profiles are available on this site. It will be active on or before Tuesday, July 16. Online registration, sample ballots, and candidate information are available on this site prior to any upcoming election.
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Safety Is A Matter Of Perspective By Chloe Bartlett
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700 East has long been a source of disagreement among those who live near it, due to the speed bumps that line the long stretch of road. Though they were installed as a safety measure, not all residents can agree that they truly promote safety throughout the neighborhood. Many residents had hoped that Questar Gas’s recent upheaval and subsequent smoothing of the road would be permanent, but the inhabitants of 1700 East were concerned that a lack of speed inhibitors would put their children at risk. So they wrote letters, attended city meetings and eventually convinced the city council to reinstall the speed bumps and add narrowed striping along surrounding roads. This has left many people who live on nearby roads unhappy, as they feel it is a short-term solution that will have little overall positive effect. “Well, the narrowed roads is a definite ‘no’ because it doesn’t matter; they go up into the gravel if they can’t travel up and down the roads like they want,” Marilyn Rushton, a resident of the area, said. “And the speed bumps are out because I watch too many of them
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fter a mid-term resignation by Greg Nuzman, the Traverse Ridge Special Service District Control Board had been left with a vacancy, and a qualified replacement needed to be found. Two applicants, Edan Jorgensen and Justin Manakowski, submitted applications stating their interest in the position and detailing their professional experience. Then, at a city council meeting last month, the nominees were given an opportunity to introduce themselves and explain their intentions formally. Jorgensen recognizes that there is a disconnect between SunCrest and Draper, even though they are the same entity. “I love the opportunity to serve. I think SunCrest is a young community; we have a lot to learn,” he said.
“With additional measures ... cut-through traffic no longer
becomes an issue and some of these speed bumps can come out.” going through the gutters [around the bumps]. Speed bumps are not the answer.” Speaking to that topic, Councilmember Marsha Vawdrey said, “This has been a hard issue because I pretty much am not in favor of the speed bumps. I think that it tends to make somebody’s problem go to somebody else’s road.” And in the years since Draper Middle School opened, Richens Road residents have become increasingly aware of the inconvenience that the speed bumps pose. Since no one wants to drive over them, it redirects a disproportionate amount of traffic across this road rather than up the street and onto Pioneer Road. “The traffic is a bottleneck all up in here [from the merging of Ellerbeck Lane and Moose Hollow Drive] and they have to come down this street [Richins Rd.] all the time,” Lynn Smith said. “If they could go through 13200 it would reduce the traffic.” Parents have been especially sensitive to this point, since the huge influx of traffic will continue to pour through areas
Construction is still underway on 1700 East, with speed bumps expected to be added in the next few weeks. Photo by Chloe Bartlett that are densely populated with children, and currently lack walkways for safe travel through the neighborhood. Councilmember Bill Colbert said, “I am sympathetic with the neighbors on having a safe pathway: that’s a better solution to consider.” Though there have been discussions on possibly extending 13200 S., it seems unlikely to be done in the near future. In the meantime, curb and sidewalk additions have been proposed to help combat speeding by serving as physical boundaries for cars to follow. If these were to prove successful, Public Works Director Glade Robbins said, “With additional measures ... cut-through traffic no longer becomes an issue and some of these speed bumps can come out.” l
Edan Jorgensen pictured with his wife and two children. Photo courtesy of the Jorgensen family Jorgensen is heavily involved in his community. In addition to working for LDS Philanthropies, an organization that fundraises for LDS charities and schools, he has also coached youth soccer for each of the four years that he’s lived in Draper. Councilman Bill Colbert said, “I was impressed with the caliber and qualifications of both candidates. It’s a challenging position to vie for.” Upon hearing the views of both applicants, Jorgensen was unanimously voted in by the council.
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“Grease’d – Happy Days Are Here Again!”
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esert Star Playhouse, the theater that’s built a reputation for producing laughout-loud, family-friendly musical comedies, continues its 2015 season with a sock hoppin’ flashback to the 1950s in “Grease’d - Happy Days are Here Again!” Excited to start their senior year at Saltair High School, the Sharks dream of repeating their state championship victory in water skiing at the Great Salt Lake over their bitter rivals, the Antelope Island High School Jets. With the help of Saltair High School’s own hero, Manny Zeko, victory is almost assured. When the mysterious and charismatic new student Charles “Ponzi” Ponzerelli shows up, can Manny with his fellow Sharks, Canucky and Putzi, and accompanied by the lovely leader of the Pink Lemons, Frizzo, stay on top of the world?! Come along with this crazy cast of iconic characters and their sidesplitting, high school high jinx as Desert Star takes you through this spoof of all things 1950s. Written by Ed Farnsworth and directed by Scott Holman, “Grease’d” runs from June 11 to August 22, 2015. The evening also includes another of Desert Star’s signature musical olios following the show. The Kickin’ It Country Olio
will feature some of your 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, smoothies and a large array of iced and hot steamers and coffees while they watch the show. Food is available from an á la carte menu and is served right at your table. l
CALENDAR: “Grease’d – Happy Days Are Here Again!” Plays June 11 - August 22, 2015 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 2:30pm, 6pm and 8:30pm and some Saturday lunch matinées at 11:30am; Friday late shows at 9:30pm Tickets: Adults: $22.95, Children: $12.95 (Children 11 and under) 4861 S. State Street, Murray, UT 84107 Call 801.266.2600 for reservations or visit www. DesertStarPlayhouse.com for more info.
Draper City Firework Restrictions For Your July Celebrations by Erin Dixon
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request of the Day family, the park has been named “Dayland Dog Park” to commemorate the previous establishment there. This was decided after considering the longstanding presence of the Day family in the community. “We have some precedents of naming things after people that have lived here,” Mayor Troy Walker said. Though the farm no longer resides in
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best known for its dairy. Despite that, with the rapid growth that Draper has seen in more recent years, much of the farmland has been repurposed. On the corner of 300 East and 13400 South, plans have been set in motion to transform what was once Dayland Dairy into a recreational space. The land, which has since been acquired by the city, is now under construction and will become Draper’s first dog park. There had been some debate regarding what to name the new park. It had been unofficially known as “Smith Fields Dog Park”, and “Draper Dog Park” was considered, but neither seemed appropriate. Finally, at the
The new “Dayland Dog Park” will be a fenced, off-leash park on the corner of 300 East and 13400 South.
Draper, its importance to the community is still remembered. Longtime Draper resident, Mary Williams, remarked, “It’s changed a lot while I’ve been living here, but we’ve been good about remembering where we’ve come from. Lots of our roads and trails and parks have ties to former residents.” Sharing her sentiment, Michael Harris, a frequent park-goer and dog owner, said, “It’s nice to see the history of the city reflected in the naming of the park, and I’m excited to know that I’ll have a safe place to take my dogs.” The park will feature a stream, a walking path and plenty of fenced space for dogs to play. It is expected to be complete by August 2015. l
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KUTV Wins May Sweeps
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n September 10, 1954, KUTV Channel 2 Utah signed on the air for the first time. Sixty-one years later, they are the crème de la crème of broadcast news. From 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. throughout the week, they placed first in the ratings over every newscast in Utah, capturing 63 out of 72 quarter hours throughout the day and easily winning May sweeps. Out of all lifestyle shows, KUTV’s “Fresh Living” came in as nonpareil and the successful new social media show, “The Re-
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audience for tuning in each day.” fresh,” continued its upward swing by winning its 3 p.m. time slot. 2News at 10 led the pack with easy distance; Mark Koelbel and Shawna Lake helped make 2News at 10 the highest rated local news program in Utah yet again. 2News “This Morning” gathered the most viewers in the state, and CBS came out the victor in a battle for network news with
Channel 2 10pm news team: Sterling Poulson, Shawna Lake, Mark Koelbel, Dave Fox and Matt Gephardt. CBS This Morning. KUTV and CBS took first in primetime programming, offering a staggering 19 of the top 30 primetime shows. “We are so grateful to our audience
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be bone dry during the summer months, fireworks are a considerable fire hazard. When the July festivities roll around, the greater part of the city is prohibited from lighting any type of firework, since most of the city is exposed to “hazardous environmental conditions, “as stated by Draper City code (source: Draper City 6-6 Fire Prevention and Fireworks). Even in areas where fireworks are permitted, sky lantern fireworks (any firework that leaves the ground) are still illegal, not just in Draper City, but throughout the entire state. “You don’t have any control where it comes down. Quite a few fires were started by those last year. Because they are free flying, you don’t have any control over them,” said Don Buckley, area fire marshal for Draper City. These restrictions are currently unchanged from previous years, but as the season progresses, and if the weather dries up, more restrictions may be put in place. Please pay attention to Draper City news as the Fourth of July approaches. If you live in the blocked-out area on the map, or just want to enjoy a spectacular show, Draper City is sponsoring fireworks for the finale of Draper Days on July 18 in Draper City Park, 13500 South 1300 East, starting at 10:00 p.m., which is open to everyone. A concert and dinner will precede the show. l
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Racing Season Gets Underway By Greg James
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ocky Mountain Raceway, located in West Valley City, opened its 19th season on May 2. Despite the rain and poor weather, the racing on the oval track has been hot and heavily contested. The 3/8-mile asphalt oval has provided Utah racing fans with some high intensity racing this spring. In North American auto racing, a short track is a racetrack of less than one mile. Short track racing is where stock car racing first became an organized and regulated competition. The 11 degree banking at Rocky Mountain Raceway has provided a great place for 10 classes of cars to compete for season championships. The premier racing class at Rocky Mountain Raceway is the Maverick Modifieds. These cars sit on large, slick tires
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exposed on all four corners of the car. They each run a stock crate Chevrolet 350 engine and will reach speeds at the end of the straightaway close to 100 mph. Michael Hale holds the track qualifying record, with an average speed of 86.26 mph. The 2014 modified champion, Mark Ith Jr., won the initial modified main event May 2. He is currently the class point’s leader. Jimmy Waters is in second place and Lynn Hardy is in third. On May 30 the modifieds ran a double points 100 lap main event. Dan McCoy and Ith Jr. battled nose to tail before a late race caution sent Ith Jr. to the back of the pack. McCoy finished first, 2013 track champion Tyler Whetstone second and Hardy third. “There was some bumping and The figure eight trains are a fan favorite at Rocky Mountain banging between me and Mark. My car was fast tonight. I think he was Raceway. Photo courtesy of Action Sports Photography the only one that could have caught me,” McCoy said in his finish line interview that night. The track hosts several other fan favorite racing classes. The figure eight trains consist of three cars chained together. The lead car has the engine, middle car is stripped completely and the third car has no engine but only a four-wheel braking system. The lead driver must
Maverick Modified car number 84 is driven by 2014 track champion Mark Ith Jr. Photo courtesy of Action Sports Photography navigate the figure eight track while his brakeman helps keep them from crashing in the center intersection. “I don’t know much about the cars, but I like to watch the trains and figure eight cars. They are awkward and it is fun to see them almost crash,” racing fan Jaylynn Merrill said. The double deckers are another favorite at the racetrack. In that class one car is attached on top of another. The top car steers while the bottom driver has the gas and brakes. Other racing classes include the super stocks, hornets, midgets, sprint cars, figure eights and mini cups. On July 4, Rocky Mountain Raceway is scheduled to host the annual Copper Cup Classic. Winged sprint cars from around the western United States are scheduled to compete. More information on upcoming events can be found on the track’s website www.rmrracing.com. l
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n May 12 Utah actualized nearly 500 new laws that span the legislative panoramic, with everything from seat belts to a law that reclaims Utah’s status as the only state with the firing squad as a legal way to execute. Some of the more illustrious and relevant revisions are: Firing Squad – Now a legal form of execution, this method will be used as a secondary tactic if drugs used for lethal injection are not available. Seat Belts – Previously, if you were older than the age of 18, you could be ticketed
for not wearing a seat belt, but only if pulled over for another offense. Beginning on May 12, the new law states that not wearing a seat belt is a primary offense, meaning that police officers can and will pull a driver over if he or she is not wearing a seat belt. The same goes for a passenger. The law allows for an officer to give a warning on the first offense and a $45 fine on the second that can be waived upon completion of a 30-minute online safety course. Powdered Alcohol - If you were hoping to experience powdered alcohol, a powder that you can sprinkle into your water to give
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June 30
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Summit Academy
Friday & Saturday
July 10 & July 11
7:30 pm 8 pm
Mutton Bustin’ Draper Days Rodeo
Andy Ballard Equestrian Center
Saturday
July 11
8:30 am
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Draper City Park Courts
Tuesday
July 14
6 pm to 8 pm
Children’s Parade - Decorating 6-6:30; Parade 6:30 pm Entertainment starts at 7:00 pm
Park School / Draper Historic Park
Wednesday July 15
6 - 9 pm
Heritage Banquet, $12 per person
Willow Springs Elementary
Thursday
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Draper Amphitheater
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Movie at the Amphitheater: Annie
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Family Activities in the Park Splash Dogs - Registration 10 am, Compete 11 am, 1pm, 3 pm, Super Vertical 5 pm Pony Rides 5-10 pm; Mountain Man 5-10 pm West Field Games & Rides 5-10 pm Scales & Tails 5 pm & 9 pm Jim’s Reptile Rescue 7 pm Heritage Festival, Music and Storytelling with Clive Romney, Day Barn, 5-10 pm Pie Contest 7:00 pm
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July 17
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July 18
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Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Draper Historic Park
7 am
1K / 5K Race (Kids Race at 8:00 am)
Draper City Park
9 am
Draper Days Parade - Starts at Stokes/Fort Street
Fort Street / Old Park School
Family Activities at the Park 10 am to 10:30 pm Splash Dogs - Registration 10:00 am; Compete 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm; Finals 5 pm; Awards 6 pm Mountain Man 10am-10pm West Field Games & Rides 10am-10pm J.C. Hackett Car Show 10 am-4 pm, Awards 4-4:30 pm Scales & Tails-10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm Jim’s Reptile Rescue - 12 pm, 4 pm & 8 pm Duna Dancers - Day Barn Heritage Festival, Music, and Storytelling with Clive Romney, Day Barn, 10 am -10 pm BMX Demonstrations 3:30 pm, 5:15 pm, 7 pm BMX Kids Skills Training 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm
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India Volunteering Stint Gives Corner Canyon Senior Amazing Experience By Julie Slama
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aving been told by friends and former volleyball teammates that it was a great experience, Corner Canyon High senior Sara Dumas volunteered to teach English to children in a northern town in India, not realizing it would help shape her future. About a year ago, Sara applied through Youth Making a Difference to volunteer in India. After being accepted in August 2014, she and about 25 others from throughout the Salt Lake Valley — including Corner Canyon seniors Taylor Green, Amanda Heaps, Melodie Powers-Draper and Jenny Tripp — met every month to learn about the Indian culture, how to teach students with limited English and to get fundraising ideas to pay for the late March trip, which ended up costing about $3,700.
After landing in Delhi after several days of flight, the group headed to the northern town of Sunder Nagar, where they volunteered for a couple days at a school for the deaf and blind. Then, the group was split into “village teams,” where they set out to teach English to local children. Sara and her team of volunteers taught in the same town, where she instructed 25 six- to 11-year-old boys and girls on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The children were packed in a small classroom to learn the days of the week, words for the places around them, prepositions, adjectives and action words. “It was hard. My kids didn’t know anything but ‘hi’ or ‘hello.’ We’d try to show them, or make signs like charades for them
Corner Canyon High senior Sara Dumas points to pictures of her Draper school and house while teaching students in Sunder Nagar, India. Photo courtesy of Sara Dumas “We also had guest speakers and learned about the lessons of YMAD,” she said about the organization’s leadership values of integrity, compassion, courage, inspiration, vision, forgiveness and gratitude. “We learned that we’d be making a difference in ourselves, our community and our world.”
to understand what we were saying. We had six teenagers and an adult in each school, as well as a translator, so if we needed the help, the translator could help us,” she said. Other lessons included topics of health, Mother Nature, math, science and conversational English. They also played games with
Corner Canyon High senior Sara Dumas travelled to northern India recently to teach English to children. Photo courtesy of Sara Dumas the students during the hour lunch break. On the weekend, they learned how to play cricket from their coordinator and the cab driver who drove them. They also got to see local sites, such as the Gateway of India in Mumbai City, the Ghandi Memorial in Madurai and a Hindi temple. Before they left the area, they whitewater rafted the North Kullu River and went to Manali where they were supposed to ride yaks, but because of the rain, instead shopped the local markets. Before leaving, the YMAD volunteers also held a cultural exchange where they would each sing two songs and perform dances and music for each of the four schools where they were teaching. “My school was the worst. It had concrete floors and walls with desks. It was really stark. They’d heat rice in buckets and put it over hot rocks to heat their food. Everything was mostly rice: rice with curry or chicken, rice pudding and naan, their bread. They didn’t have a bathroom, but would excuse themselves to the fields,” Sara said. As part of their volunteering, they painted the classroom walls yellow and installed lanterns, as the school didn’t have any lights.
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A gas line was being installed into the school as Sara left. “It was so hard to say good-bye. It was the most heart-breaking thing in my life. It’s hard to believe that we formed such a close bond in so short of time, but it’s one that will last a lifetime,” she said, having kept the drawings and notes the students gave her before leaving. Although there is no mail service to the town, Sara learns about students through her translator and coordinator who live in towns near her India school. “Through this experience, I learned a ton. I learned patience, a lot of persistence and determination and motivation. I learned that I can do hard things and I learned a ton of teamwork skills,” she said. Sara, who plans to attend Utah State University in the fall to study psychology or athletic training, said that the experience really opened up the possibilities around her. “It was such an amazing experience, even more than I thought it would be. I’ll study one of those areas, but what I’d really like to do is go on more humanitarian trips to volunteer and take photos,” she said. l
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Summit Academy Jogapalooza Brings Fun, Funds At Year-End By Julie Slama
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rittany Larkin and her three-year-old, Gwen, were cheering on her seven-yearold son, Laird, while he ran laps around Summit Academy on May 28 during the school’s eighth annual fun run. “He was so cute when he woke up this morning and said, ‘today’s Jogapalooza,’” she said. “They get so excited for this event. It’s a great time for the kids to be doing something fun at the end of the year. So many parents are here cheering them on. It’s a real sense of community for the school.” Laird ran with his neighbor Halle Page, and they both said the best part of the run was “running with friends.” Summit’s Jogapalooza is held annually as the school’s fundraiser, which this year is earmarked for classroom improvements, playground refurbishing, playing field replanting and a marquee sign for the school, school principal Bob Zentner said. Although an official amount had not been tallied as of press deadline, Summit Parent Organization president Mickie Rhoads said Neibaur Orthodontics pledged a 10 percent donation of what the students raised. “It’s our only fundraiser so we rely heavily on it and hope each student brings in about $40,” she said. “It’s a great way for students to be physically welcome, and we have great community support for the event.” The support comes through numerous donations from local businesses, such as restaurant coupons and silent auction items, along with a school community pasta dinner. The silent auction, held the night before the event, included Disneyland passes,
Kindergartners and first graders run by the front of the school during Summit Academy’s annual Jogapalooza. Photo courtesy of Julie Slama
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The 8th annual Summit Academy Jogapalooza, which was held May 28, is the school’s year-end event and fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Julie Slama restaurant vouchers, sporting events, fine arts performances, local amusement parks and car washes. “Each class also made an auction basket with a theme, such as movie night, reading, arts and crafts, road trips and others,” she said. Students received Summit T-shirts, designed by Sydney Drummond, that showed all the donating companies’ names on the back, along with water bottles and snacks at the end of the run. At the end of the day, a school assembly with a raffle was held. Even so, sixth grader Max Sirrine, like most students, said he liked running the best as he turned onto his fifth lap. His classmate, Aubree Wasden, who was running the Jogapalooza for her first time, said she liked that they were getting to do something energetic to help raise funds for the school. Seventh grader Emily Steffen, who has run the event since first grade, said Jogapalooza is “our award for working hard to raise money from our friends, family and neighbors.” “It’s fun for us to run with our friends and teachers; I just had fun running and walking with my friends and talking as we went around the school,” she said. “My CTE teacher (Sarah Ware) had her heart monitor on her arm and was lapping us. It’s just fun for everyone.” Seventh grader Bella McCoy, who ran seven laps and had her parents at the finish line with spray bottles, said she has been participating in Jogapalooza for all eight years of the run. “It’s good to have a break and get our energy out,” she said. “It’s a nice way to talk to friends while we do it and it signals the end of the year. I’m excited to be an eighth grader and get a new start to a school year and take classes I’ve wanted to.” l
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Willow Springs Fifth-Grade Students Show Pride, Patriotism By Julie Slama
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bout 150 Willow Springs fifth-grade students presented their “Hope of America” program, starting with the country’s early years of the Declaration of Independence to thanking first responders, naming them among their American heroes. The program, directed for the fourth annual time by Annette Alley on May 27, featured speaking parts, songs, soloists, PowerPoint photos and the school’s 2015 Great American Award winners, who wore medallions during their school program. The Great American Award program, established in 1989 by Clare Tobler in Boulder City, Nev., has become a tradition in learning the fifth-grade United States history curriculum. Each school may alter it some to fit their curriculum, but the basis remains the same. Among the requirements for the award at Willow Springs, students needed to choose four options from the following: to research, write and present a biography on an American; memorize in order the U.S. presidents; create a timeline of a certain period in U.S. history; recite the Gettysburg Address and present an art project showing patriotism, which could include poetry, dance, music, sculpture or other artwork. The latter was displayed in the school lobby during the program. Great American students also needed to learn the states and the capitals, the first and fourth verses of “The Star Spangled Banner,” and the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, the last two which they performed during their program.
The program also included soloists Genievere Kentner and Cole Anderson in “I Love America,” and Eli Kimball and Lucie Packer in “Thank You Military,” where the students honored all who are serving, or have served, in the armed forces. Fifth graders also talked about the right to vote and the Civil Rights movement before singing “Vote” and “I Have a Dream.” Other songs included “America Rocks,” “We Can Be a Light,” “The Bill of Rights” and “This is America,” among others. “This program goes with our social studies core,” Alley said. “If you teach them about it and then you have them Willow Springs fifth-grade students jump during their performance in the “Hope of America” program. learn and memorize a song, they’ll know Photo courtesy of Julie Slama it all their lives. These kids can tell you what each one of these songs means. I’ve run into former stu- them,” she said. dents and tell them we’re doing the program, and they burst Four years ago, one of Senator Orrin Hatch’s staff attended out in one of the songs at the grocery store. It’s so neat to see.” the program when they decided to perform “America Rocks,” Alley, who plans to retire this year after teaching for 39 a song with lyrics written by Hatch. He presented the school years, with the last nine at Willow Springs, said that they’ve with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol. received great community support. “I love this program. It’s been great for parents to see “Every year, we’ve had special people in the audience — their kids learn and grandparents to realize we’re still teachthe Draper mayor, representatives, National Guard, fire, police, ing history in our schools. They sang with their hearts and military — and they get to see that we respect them and thank it brought tears to my eyes,” Alley said. l
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isco Senior Living’s Sagewood at Daybreak, the first new full-service senior living community in the Salt Lake City metro in many years, welcomed its first residents on June 1. The community is now open to public tours. Located in the heart of the award-winning, planned community of Daybreak, Sagewood residents can stay close to children and grandchildren while enjoying the comfort and value this new lifestyle will offer. Future residents and family members are invited to explore the community to get a first-hand feel for the well-appointed residences and array of different programs and amenities available. Among the unique aspects of Sagewood is a large family room, great for gatherings such as birthdays, holidays and anniversaries, as well as the rejuvenating spa and wellness center complete with an indoor pool. An experienced local team, led by Josh Lancaster, is excited to welcome the first group of residents. “We are thrilled to be part of Daybreak and the growing City of South Jordan and have already been warmly welcomed by the community,” noted Lancaster. Including Josh and the Sagewood management team, Kisco Senior Living will be hiring 80 full-time positions from within the local area. Sagewood spans six acres and offers a full continuum of elder lifestyle options, including 99 independent living homes and 67 assisted living homes, where supportive care is
provided for residents who require some extra assistance with daily activities. Additionally, there are two intimate households with 23 private accommodations for residents needing more personal care. One household is for assisted living and the other is for specialized assisted living, including Alzheimer’s and related cognitive challenges, where members live in a safe, secured area. The different levels of care ensure that as members’ needs change, they can remain in the same warm, comfortable home within the community they love, promoting
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Children Without Borders By Peri Kinder
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just learned that when I was a child, my parents were criminals. That’s a lot to take in when you thought your mom and dad were law-abiding citizens--more or less. I had no idea my parents hid a dark side until I heard that parents in Maryland were charged with neglect for letting their kids walk to the park. Alone. At first, I thought the story was a joke and kept reading for the punchline. Nope. Totally real. A neighbor called the police to report that the children were playing without the required amount of helicopter-parent supervision. Additionally, the nosy neighbor stated, “It wasn’t the first time these children played by themselves.” Gasp. The siblings were taken by Child Protective Services while the parents were investigated, and (because we have to label everything) the term “free-range parenting” was created. Free-range parenting is defined as, “A new, hands-off approach to raising children.” But other people label it as neglect. So, if I was so inclined, I could retroactively (and in my mom’s case, posthumously) have my parents thrown in the slammer. Every Saturday morning, after we finished eating Fruity Pebbles straight from the box while watching “Land of the Lost,” my mom would kick us out of the house and tell us not to come home until sunset. Then she’d slam the door. And lock it. We were cool with that. We shrugged, hopped on our bikes and went to find something to do. We’d wander through
neighborhoods like adolescent Pied Pipers, picking up other unattended children. Then we’d end up in someone’s yard playing Red Rover (aka Clothesline Your Buddies) until those parents told us to get lost. We’d amble to 7-Eleven where we’d buy candy cigarettes and Fresca (because the can looked like beer). We’d sit on the swings sipping our pretend beer and discuss whatever it is kids discuss in those situations. I’m sure we fooled everyone because doesn’t every 10-year-old sit in the park swigging a cold beer while smoking with her friends?
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I guess our parents didn’t think we needed 24-hour supervision. We walked to school every day with a group of friends, rain or shine. And we frequently rode our bikes nearly two miles to the Murray Library with ne’er an adult in sight. In a time before cell phones, GPS and tracking devices, parents relied on their kids to use common sense. They taught us to avoid strangers, stay off the train tracks, don’t go into homes when the parents weren’t around and, basically, not to be stupid. My daughters could also have charged me with neglect, and they’ve probably already contacted an attorney. I often allowed them to bike to the local swimming pool and stay there for hours. They also walked to 7-Eleven—and probably bought candy cigarettes with their friends. People say, “Don’t you know how dangerous the world is?” Guess what? The world has always been dangerous. Helicopter parenting, obsessive worrying and overprotective hovering doesn’t stop bad things from happening. Here’s my definition of neglect: not allowing your children to create a feeling of independence; not allowing your children to be bored and have to create something; not allowing your kids to make mistakes, get lost, mess up and face consequences. Kids are resilient, and more often than not, they make the right decision. So I guess I’ll have to forgive my parents for teaching me to be independent and creative. Gee, thanks mom and dad. l
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By Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams
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ater conservation should be top of mind as we head into summer. Our warmerthan-normal winter and low snowpack in the mountains worries agencies who deliver water to Salt Lake County residents. According to the National Weather Service, a monitoring station at Snowbird, where snowpack normally has 41 inches of water in mid-April, had just under 21 inches. That makes it the second driest year in the past 25 years. In Big Cottonwood Canyon, the Brighton monitoring gauge was the driest it has been in 29 years. Salt Lake City Public Utilities, which manages the watershed in the county’s Wasatch Mountains, has said its goal is to conserve as much water as possible in the reservoirs, should the pattern persist next year. Salt Lake City has issued a “stage one advisory,” letting water users know to conserve. Similar warnings are being issued by other utilities, including the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, which also supplies water in Salt Lake County. Fortunately, there are steps that all of us--including government-- can take now to ensure that we get through the hot summer months ahead. Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation,
which uses water in parks, golf courses, swimming pools, ice rinks and recreation centers, has a comprehensive list of “best practices” that is followed by managers and employees. Parks and Recreation is already actively managing its water use in order to keep over 5,000 acres of park space enjoyable. Parks irrigation systems are inspected weekly and malfunctioning components are adjusted or replaced as needed. All 104 county parks are aerated at a minimum of twice a year. Aeration allows water to quickly reach the roots and reduces the amount of water applied. Ninety-one of the 104 parks are on a computer-controlled central irrigation control system. It monitors the moisture content level in the turf at each park, and the amount of water applied is adjusted based on climate conditions and rainfall. As current systems age, or fail, we are phasing in new technology in an effort to improve efficiency. If needed, due to water restrictions, our managers are able to “brown out” passive turf areas while applying enough water to keep the trees and other grassy areas alive. With respect to our recreation and golf facilities, older toilets, urinals, showers and faucets have been converted to low flow models, saving thousands of gallons of water
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each day. Swimming pool water is recirculated and water is only added as needed for required operation. All new Parks and Recreation facilities are designed to a minimum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Standard, which includes strong water efficiency requirements. Utahns consume about 240 gallons of
water per person per day. As our population increases, one way to help meet future demand is through conservation. Utah has a goal of reducing per capita water consumed by 25 percent in 2025. So far, we’ve conserved 18 percent, so we’re on the right track. For more information, visit www. conservewater.utah.gov. l
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10 FREE OR CHEAP ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER By Joani Taylor
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Geocaching (geocaching.com) – Seek out a hidden treasure by using the free mobile app or your GPS. There are 1000’s of geocaches hidden, not only around Utah but worldwide, making this a great travel activity, too. Check out my post on Coupons4Utah.com for Kids Bowl Free (kidsbowlfree.com) – Kids can all the ins and outs of how it works. (coupons4utah. bowl 2 games for free each week at select bowling com/geocache) centers around the state. Shoe rental is additional and Barnes & Noble – Download a reading journal from pre-registration is required on their website. the website or pick one up at the store. Have your child read at least 8 books during the summer and then take the completed journal to any Barnes & Noble store and your child can choose a free book. ummer season is the time when we are looking for things to entertain the kiddos and get them out and enjoying our fabulous Utah happenings. Here’s a handy list of things you can do with the kidlets this summer that won’t break the bank.
Megaplex and Cinemark Theaters – have summer movie passes for kids. A pass is $5.00 to $10 for 10 movies. While these are older movies, kids enjoy getting out of the heat and seeing their favorite movies again. Visit your local theater for details. Splash Pads – Coupons4Utah has compiled a list of over 60 splash pads across the state. Visit one close to home or check the list for a vacation destination coupons4utah.com/splashpads.
Conservation Park (conservationgardenpark. org) – The Garden host various camps and activities throughout the summer. Cost for these camps are usually Gardner Village. Make your own jewelry at the Busy Murray City Park – Has a summer Children Matinee around $7.00. You’ll want to register early as they are Beader Summer Camp at The Bead Farm. Learn to knit Series, where children’s matinees are held every Thurs- known to fill up. at Kamille’s. Attend a tea party at Georgell Doll Shop day at 2:00 p.m. in Murray Park Pavilion #5. These are Lowe’s and Home Depot Building events – While or Cookie College at Naborhood Bakery. And master free for all to attend. these are held year round, they are a great one to put the art of sewing at Pine Needles. Visit the Gardner Wheeler Farm – The farm is a fun place to visit to on your summer to do list. The classes are completely Village website for a full list of event dates and times. learn about farm animals. There is no admission fee to free. Kids will get the materials needed for the build, he next time you hear the kids saying those enter. But, there are fees for activities such as wagon a special apron, and participation pin or patch. Visit dreaded words “Mom, I’m bored!”, break out your local store for details. rides, milking the cow and other special events. Wheeler this list and go make some fun summer memories. Farm also has a kids summer camp that is $65 for an Gardner Village- June 1st-August 30 th you can keep Find more fun things for kids to do at coupons4utah. entire week of farming fun. the kids busy with one of the “Busy Bee” camps at com/activities-for-kids/
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