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By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com he Corner Canyon High girls soccer team were ranked No. 1 in 5A for the much of the season, and that’s right where the Chargers finished with a 2-1 victory over Murray in the state championship game Oct. 19 at Rio Tinto Stadium.

“It was the greatest feeling on earth to win state,” said senior midfielder Megan Astle. “It was such a great opportunity to make history at our school, but also to do it with such a fun group of girls. After all of our hard work, it was awesome to see it all pay off.”

Corner Canyon scored its two goals within the first 20 minutes of the title matchup. The first came when Kayla Milford was taken out in the box and Astle stepped up for the penalty kick and put it through for the game’s first score. It was Astle’s 17th goal of the year.

“It was such a relieving feeling when I saw the ball roll into the back of the net,” Astle said. “With PKs, there’s so much pressure — one inch too far and you miss it; too slow and the keeper saves it. So, there’s always a lot of pressure that you have to deal with. There’s a fine line between overthinking it and not focusing enough. I just had to go for it, and luckily it worked out.”

Sophomore Maryn Granger, committed to the University of Utah, finished off a corner kick from Kenli Coons a couple minutes later, and Corner Canyon led 2-0 before surrendering a goal to Murray off of a quick corner kick while the Chargers were still setting up defensively with about 15 minutes left in the first half.

The second half went back and forth on the long Rio Tinto field, which is much larger than the two squads are used to playing on. Corner Canyon head coach Krissa Reinbold said Murray made a “good final push with (goalkeeper) Haleigh (Rasmussen) coming up with a huge final save” to come out on top.

“It was incredible to see the dedication and hard work that these girls put in all season pay off,” Reinbold said. “It was a fun, proud moment as a coach.”

During the state tournament, Corner Canyon defeated East 4-1 in the first round Oct. 9, turning a 1-0 lead at halftime into a 4-1 win with three second-half goals. Coons, committed to Utah State, scored two goals while Milford, who will play for the Air Force Academy next season, and future Gonzaga Bulldog Willow Collins each added one.

In the quarterfinals Oct. 11, Corner Canyon defeated Maple Mountain 3-1. The Chargers and the Golden Eagles were tied at 1-all at halftime before scoring two second-half goals for the winning margin. Coons, Collins and Astle each scored in the win.

Reinbold said that was a “pivotal, turning moment” for her squad as they found themselves down 1-0 at Maple Mountain in a rainy matchup. “To see the way the girls rallied as a unit, encouraged each other and just fought, I knew then that this was our year,” she said.

Corner Canyon faced Skyline in the semifinals in a rematch of its fifth game of the season, which the Chargers had won 2-0. This time, they scored two first-half goals and added two more in the second half for a 4-0 win to secure a spot in the title game. Junior midfielder Macy Hart picked a nice time for her first goal of the season, putting the Chargers up 1-0 mid-

way through the first half. Rasmussen recorded her eighth shutout of the season while Milford, Corner Canyon’s leading scorer this season, netted her 21st goal of the year and Coons and Collins also scored.

The Chargers squad divided up the season into four parts — the preseason, first half, second half and playoffs — so they could focus on small goals every step of the way. “We never wanted to get too far ahead of ourselves,” Reinbold said. Corner Canyon rattled off 13 wins to start the season before back-to-back one-goal losses to Alta and Timpview.

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Corner Canyon girls soccer team celebrates winning the 5A state championship at Rio Tinto Stadium. The Chargers finished the year 17-2. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

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n Nov. 26, the willow tree in Draper City Park will once again become a festive, glittering beacon of the holiday season. Covered in white lights, the resplendent tree has become a must-see holiday tradition in Draper.

Even without the lights, however, the Draper City Park willow has achieved a special symbolic and meaningful status in the heart of the community.

The willow tree has an unofficial Facebook page and photos of it are shared widely on Instagram. Throughout the year, locals visit the tree to make marriage proposals and take wedding photos.The willow tree has been the site of drum circles and candlelight vigils. Some people come to simply gaze at it.

As Draper City Public Information Officer Maridene Alexander explained via email, “At City Hall, we call the tree in the park the Tree of Light. Last year many people via Facebook and Twitter started calling it the Tree of Life from a Biblical reference.”

A quick search on Wikipedia reveals that the “Tree of Life,” or at least a “sacred tree,” often symbolizes a connection between earthly and spiritual realms, and is an ancient archetype that appears in religions and philosophies around the world. In the Bible, the Tree of Life is described as being in the midst of the Garden of Eden with the Tree of Knowledge.

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Tree of Life represents the love of God. Although the Book of Mormon does not describe it as a specific type of tree, the willow in Draper City Park bears a resemblance to popular illustrations of it.

Draped in lights, the tree symbolizes the light and warmth of the holiday season for people of many faiths.

The tradition of lighting the trees in Draper City Park began about 10 years ago when David Decker, the former Draper City public works director, decided that something was needed to encourage people to visit the parks during the winter. The willow tree, along with other trees in the park, was first lit with colored flood lights. Inspired by the lavishly lit trees in Temple Square, the city subsequently hired pro-

The Tree of Light in Draper City Park. (Photo courtesy David J. Weinstein)

fessional tree-lighting companies to decorate the trees by wrapping each branch in strings of lights.

In an email, Draper Parks Director Stephen Linde noted, “For the 2012 season, Brite Nights took over and did a more detailed willow tree with bigger LED lights, which really brightened up the whole thing.” In 2013 Brite Nite added flashing lights called “gems,” which provide a twinkling effect.

There are approximately 500,000 white lights on the willow tree and an additional one million lights on the other trees and on the bridge in the park. “The man hours that it takes to light up the large willow tree is approximately 700 hours and it takes about 940 hours to

light up the whole park and the bridge,” wrote Alexander. Workers get started on the project during the first week of November.

In 2017, the city spent about $31,000 to light up the park, making Draper City Park — and the magical Tree of Light in particular — a holiday destination for people across the state.

The 2018 tree-lighting ceremony will take place at Draper City Park on Monday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mayor Troy Walker will flip the switch to illuminate the trees and kick off the holiday season. Kids can get photos taken with Santa and live seasonal music will be performed. Draper City Park is located at 12500 South 1300 East in Draper. l

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Veteran and actor Vincent “Rocco” Vargas to speak at annual Veterans Day ceremony

By Katherine Weinstein | katherine@mycityjournals.com

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raper City will present its annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Honoring All Who Served event on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. near the willow tree in Draper Park. The ceremony is “a show of the community’s gratitude to all who have served or are serving,” said Draper Parks Events Coordinator David Wilks. It is a free event open to everyone.

The ceremony will begin with a performance of the national anthem by the Draper Elementary School Choir. Choir co-director Madison Ellingson said, “We are excited to be performing at the Draper Veterans Day Ceremony for the second year this year!” The choir will also sing “God Bless the USA” later in the program.

Participating in this event holds important lessons for the children. “We often talk about how special and respectful these songs are. We talk about why we put our hand over our heart for the national anthem and why ‘God Bless the USA’ makes so many people emotional. It is a great thing that we are able to be a part of in our wonderful community,” said Ellingson.

The Utah National Guard will provide a color guard. The color guard, comprised of servicemen and women in dress uniform will post both the flag of the United States and the Utah state flag. Many find this to be the most moving

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part of the ceremony.

This year’s keynote speaker is Sgt. 1st Class Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, a decorated Army Ranger, an Army Reserve drill sergeant and a former member of the Border Patrol. Vargas was deployed three times to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion.

A California native, Vargas recently moved to Herriman and opened a barber shop in downtown Salt Lake City. He also operates a number of social media businesses.

In addition to those business ventures and being a dedicated and passionate advocate for veterans, Vargas is also an actor. Currently he is co-starring in “Mayans M.C.,” which premiered in September on FX. The show, which is a spin-off of the “Sons of Anarchy” series, is a drama about the Mayans Motorcycle Club and their conflicts in a fictional California border town. As an actor, Vargas feels he is setting an example for other vets.

Vargas speaks to veterans across the country. His message is that it’s OK to seek out help and counseling — whatever they need to ensure their health and success in civilian life.

He also acknowledges that when one person serves their country, their whole family serves. “Veterans Day is as much in support of

The Draper Veterans Day Ceremony in 2017. (Photo courtesy David Wilks/ Draper Parks and Recreation)

those who have served our country in peacetime and conflict, as it is for the families that sacrifice their time with spouses, brothers, sisters, fathers and mothers in support of our freedom,” said Vargas.

As the Draper Veterans Day Ceremony concludes, a bugler will play taps from on top of the hill near the willow tree in Draper Park.

Refreshments will be served following the cer-

emony.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Draper North Park Pavilion. Draper Park is located at 12500 South 1300 East in Draper. For more information on the Veterans Day ceremony or to arrange special accommodations, please contact David Wilks at 801-576-6584. l

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to fight and want it more than anyone else,” said Rasmussen, who nearly didn’t try out for the team for her senior season since she wasn’t planning to play club soccer or move on to the college ranks. “I just decided to go have fun with it and give it all I had. It’s an unbelievable feeling that is still honestly so surreal that we actually won state.”

Reinbold said Rasmussen was “hands down the best addition to our roster” as the former JV keeper became the varsity starter this season. “She surprised all of us and probably surprised herself, but one thing about Haleigh is that she listens and does what she’s asked to do and she was simply phenomenal for us,” Reinbold said.

Astle is grateful for seeing the development of the Corner Canyon program the past four years. “From being the fourth seed my freshman year and losing our first playoff game to become state champs is a great accomplishment,” she said. “Although individuals have high stats, our team has never focused on that.

It’s always selfless actions that got us far. We play as a team, not individually.”

Twelve different players scored this season for the 17-2 championship team — Coon had 12, Collins seven, Granger six, Makenzie Taylor four, Reagan Winget three, Kallyn Chynoweth two, Kaytlyn Larsen two, Annika Manwaring one, Grace Jeppson one and Hart one — and Rasmussen felt that was the key to being successful this season.

“We were a team as a whole, not just one player,” Rasmussen said. “Everyone was so dominant and our opponents couldn’t

just key in on one player because there was another one who was just as capable right there.”

Also on the 2018 squad were Elizabeth Baird, Alison Boman, Sarah Broadbent, Sage Burt, Sophie Burt, Carsyn Cosgrave, Cate Cosgrave, Jenna DiGinadomenico, Abby Flamm, Mia Hadden, Maggie Hart, Halle Hathaway, Kaelyn Kearney, Avery King, Lucy Lilywhite, Mia McKnight, Skye Meyers, Cassie Pickering, Paje Rasmussen, Kaytlyn Scott, Grace Walker and Jadaisha Wanhila.

“We were family,” Astle said. “Everyone was best friends with everyone and so when we were on the field, it was just fun.”

Reinbold was assisted by Bayleigh Steed, Cassity Cutrer and Andrew Van Wagenen on the coaching staff.

“Our coach did a great job of creating a perfect atmosphere on our team,” Astle said. “Every practice was focused on specific parts of our game we had to improve, but they were still a lot of fun.”

Astle credited Coach Reinbold on understanding a “perfect balance” of having fun and staying focused on improving. The team enjoyed “fun fitness Fridays” where players would dress up for a specific theme — like in 80s or gothic garb, for example.

Reinbold said her team felt early on that the focus would be the team this season and not individual players. “It’s like what the Utah Jazz said last season, ‘The strength of our team is our team,’” she said.

“The opportunity I had to play with such a great group of girls and be coached by incredible coaches was something I’ll never take for granted,” said Astle, who will play for Utah State

The Charger defense swarms over the ball to clear it from danger during the 5A state championship at Rio Tinto Stadium. The Chargers finished the year 17-2. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

next season. “We also had a lot of support from parents, students and teachers and that definitely helped us along the way. I’m grateful we get to share this victory with our city.” l

Draper woodworker also has a musical side

By Katherine Weinstein | katherine@mycityjournals.com

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hen you scratch the surface of any community, you find creative individuals with unique talents. Their work is often unpublicized, but they enrich their communities through their artistic endeavors. LaMar Noorda, a masterful woodworker and musician, is one such individual.

Noorda, age 86, and his wife, Jeanine, have made their home in Draper since 1975. Literally, he made his own home — creating a unique design with an eye-catching curved roof and building it himself. Noorda worked for many years in the sheet-metal roofing business, but “woodworking was a long-time hobby.” Since retiring, he has pursued his hobby full time and calls his craft business Creative Designs.

A self-described “clock-a-holic,” Noorda has been making wooden clocks for decades. “I just see a piece of old wood and think, ‘That would make a good clock,’” he said. He buys the clock mechanisms and constructs the body of the clock out of wood. Some are mantle clocks with round faces. Many of his clocks are composed of geometric patterns of various types and colors of wood configured into different shapes. “I have a method of making clocks where I interlay pieces of wood and glue them down,” he said.

Noorda makes many other items out of carefully designed inlaid wood, including trivets, cheese boards and bread boards, which are his most popular items at craft fairs. He has made chess boards and other gaming boards as well. Many types of wood such as mahog-

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any, ash, oak, mesquite and manzanita go in to Noorda’s decorative boards.

In Noorda’s hands, rough-cut slabs of wood cut from unwanted trees are given new life as coffee tables and stands. Each is as unique as the tree it came from. Noorda’s nephew, who cuts down trees for a living, sends slabs of wood to his uncle. First, the slabs of wood are put through a drum sander until they are very smooth. Noorda then pours plastic over them to seal the wood and give it a high-gloss finish. These become table tops.

Noorda exhibits and sells his work at craft fairs and festivals around the state including the Draper Arts and Crafts Festival each spring. In the past he has attended the Christmas in July Craft Faire in Brian Head. His next show will be in Parowan on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Jeanine, a retired registered nurse, is very supportive of her husband’s work. “He’s always working — he loves to do it. It’s his nature,” she said. She also enjoys her husband’s organ-playing and said, “He plays the most beautiful music by ear.”

When Noorda took piano lessons as a child in Salt Lake City, he learned to play by ear before he could read music. Noorda’s mother signed all of her children up for lessons, but only he was able to play a song after hearing the teacher play it just once. Inspired by Lawrence Welk, Noorda later switched from playing piano to Hammond organ and picked up the accordion as well.

LaMar Noorda with three of his handcrafted wooden clocks. (Katherine Weinstein/City Journals)

About 10 years ago, Noorda started giving organ concerts. “I’d put the organ on a truck and go to rest homes,” he said. He has also played for church groups. His last concert was a Christmas show for his ward. Noorda’s repertoire includes sacred music as well as old favorites like “Danny Boy” and “You Are My Sunshine.”

In his many creative projects, Noorda is

largely self-taught. He confided, “I always had a feeling that it would be good for men to learn a trade and work at it.” Noorda has no plans to stop woodworking or playing music any time soon and continues to enjoy both in addition to spending time with his family. To purchase one of Noorda’s clocks, tables or other pieces, you may reach him at his home at 801-523-3674. l

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Veterans with a cause

By Michelynne McGuire | m.mcguire@mycityjournals.com

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very person has a unique story with a destiny to fulfill. This article is about three brave veterans who kindly shared a little about their lives and how they are transforming the world.

Tony Pistone Tony Pistone, a veteran, and his wife, Ester, have devoted their lives to serving their community with a therapeutic program called Headin’ Home, which is an equine therapy for veterans, first responders, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities and others in need.

The organization began around three years ago with this mission statement: “To heal the mind, body and spirit of both horse and human.” The goals of Headin’ Home are to rescue neglected and abused horses, or horses headed for slaughter, and to share the healing power of horses by providing free equine therapy to veterans with PTSD and the others mentioned.

Ester and Tony have seen firsthand the healing miracles that go with working with horses. Not only does the person bond with the horse, the horse also bonds with the person.

“You can see it in their eyes, when the horse feels special again, feeling like they have a person to be with,” said Ester.

The veterans work with therapists in the program as well.

“We do different exercises,” said Tony. With horses, he emphasizes the importance of gaining their respect — they listen to you because you respect them and they respect you.

“Horses are like people; they all have a unique personality,” said Tony.

Volunteers and donations, for the help with cost of food, supplies, equipment and veterinary services, all help in supporting this program. Headin’ Home provides the healing therapy to veterans and first responders entirely free of charge.

Ellen Gore One volunteer, who can attest to the healing effects of Headin’ Home, is retired Staff Sergeant Ellen Gore, who served in the military for 20 years. Gore has been to Korea, Thailand, Iraq, Afghanistan and other bases in the States and was deployed four times, two times to Iraq and two times to Afghanistan. Gore has two grown sons she’s so proud of, one of whom is now in the Air Force. “(The military) gave me direction and purpose, which I never felt before,” said Gore.

Gore remembers a time at a young age feeling a desire to join; she recalled upon the occasion when Senator John McCain came to Alhambra High School where she attended. McCain spoke about being a prisoner of war.

“Being part of something bigger than myself, and that’s why I loved the military,” said Gore.

And with it came its share of hardships, “seeing the worst in humans and the best,” said Gore.

When Gore volunteers with Headin’ Home, she’s noticed significant improvements.

“Being around the horses calms me, teaching me trust, helping me to focus, taught me confidence…helping me to curb my thoughts,” said Gore. “The best thing about Headin’ Home — nobody’s judging me except the horses,” said Gore in good jest.

Vincent Vargas You may have seen Vincent Vargas on the TV show “Mayan’s M.C.,”, and can check out an upcoming show he is on, airing on the History Channel on Nov. 20, called “Brothers in Arms.”

He is currently writing a book “about transition, little bit of self help and personal growth,” said Vargas. He touches a lot on his military experience, and pulls from other aspects of his life that anyone can identify with, he said.

Being a father, baseball player and having worked in corrections are all contributing experiences he pulls from. The book is called “Light The Fuse” and it is currently available for pre-order

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Tony Pistone and rescue horse Token. (Michelynne McGuire/City Journals)

on Amazon.

Vargas transitioned from getting his start as a decorated Army Ranger and Army Reserve drill sergeant and is now fulfilling something that was always in his heart to do: spending more time with his family, raising his children and pursuing an acting career.

“Transition is just normal to everyone’s life,” said Vargas.

Along with his newest book he’s also written two children books available on Amazon: “My Dad Has the Most Important Job in the World” and “My Military Dad Does Things a Little Different.”

It was all a process, and Vargas does recommend after serving in the military “getting counseling … fixing the emotional damage that has been done from the trauma of being in the military.”

He also counsels his friends to stay busy. “Create small missions for yourself, and once you accomplish that, create a new mission.” A stagnant mind can cause depression, but by staying busy and always having a dream to work toward, we can start to see small successes, he said.

And keep busy he does. Vargas also owns Throwbacks Barber Company in downtown Salt Lake City.

“It’s the old feel of going to a barber shop… an experience,” said Vargas.

We’re all on a journey, transitioning every day, and sometimes we all need a helping hand along the way. Just doing what we can to help is the start to a new day.

Feel free to contact Headin’ Home to volunteer or to donate supplies — they always appreciate it, as do the horses.

Check out Vincent Vargas’ books on Amazon. And don’t miss his appearance on the History Channel, “Brothers in Arms,” airing Nov. 20.

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Tony and Ester Pistone with Headin’ Home. (Michelynne McGuire/City Journals)

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Behind school walls: Schools, districts address students’ concerns, needs and safety Schools and school districts provide more services than buses, textbooks

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

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ast year, a female student in a Granite School District secondary school broke up with her boyfriend. However, before the breakup, she sent inappropriate photos of herself to him, which he then threatened to send to others.

District officials were able to seize the devices, collect images and put a stop to the potential spread of child pornography, and at the same time provide comfort to the female student that those photos weren’t spread.

“It was brought to our attention, so we were able to act quickly,” Granite School District spokesman Ben Horsley said. “We need our students to be able to feel safe to be able to learn, and once someone violates that, such as with internet safety, it impacts our school environment.”

Internet safety is just one of many concerns school administrators and school district officials are managing these days, which include not having enough school bus drivers; increasing enrollment, resulting in not having enough lockers, textbooks or seats for students in class; and being concerned about going over the student limit assigned to teachers. School districts need to be concerned with medical and food issues, content material, sexual harassment and safety matters that aren’t seen by the general public.

“We’re dealing with issues that didn’t even exist 10 or 20 years ago,” Horsley said. “But we’re wanting to create an environment and a community that is safe and all-encompassing and provides resources, skills and knowledge.”

Internet safety Horsley said about 80 to 85 percent of Granite schoolchildren carry a cellphone — even many low socio-economic families.

“It’s considered a must-have item, but with parents working, there are many students using it without supervision and that’s when cyberbullying, sexting, viewing pornography on school property comes about,” he said, adding that the district does provide a parents’ guide for smartphones.

While Horsley said the district works with administrators and, when needed, law enforcement on a case-by-case basis, a positive with cellphones has come about with the use of the SafeUT app, which allows anyone to anonymously report tips of harassment, suicide, threats, family crisis, bullying and other issues.

“Granite has a 24/7 police department that can follow up on tips that are threatening, drug abuse, cutting, suicide and welfare checks,” he said, adding that the district is receiving more tips — about 1,000 last year — than their anonymous text line that has been in place for years.

“We’ve had three instances where classmates have tipped us off and saved lives.”

At nearby Murray School District, spokeswoman D Wright said social media is a concern.

“Messaging incorrectly is something everybody is concerned about,” she said. “Our

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Students at Silver Mesa Elementary participate in anti-bullying classes in 2016. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

principals have jurisdiction first, then if needed, the school district and others are brought in. We look at the individual and what the best outcome is for our student.”

Elk Meadows Elementary’s Aaron Ichimura, who has been a principal for six years in Jordan School District, said he has occasionally had to deal with postings on social media.

“Usually, it’s rude comments like so-andso should have something bad happen because the student may be unhappy with something that happened at recess, but they could be back to being best friends the next day,” he said.

“When it disrupts what’s going on at school, we bring in the students and parents and discuss respect, responsibility and safety. We’ve had a couple times where we can delete a post, but they also learn that once something is online, it can be there forever.”

Alta High Principal Brian McGill, in Canyons District, said each grade level has a digital citizenship plan and policies are reviewed annually. The school hosts, as many do throughout the Salt Lake Valley, a Netsmartz assembly where students learn about their responsibilities on social media.

While McGill said that sometimes the line is carefully walked with students’ First Amend-

ment rights, there will be questions asked if there is a statement, for example to a teacher, that is defamatory or threatening.

“We will ask questions on the intent and perception and note if this is a kind of message that people will take offense,” he said.

Mental health Murray School District Prevention Specialist Deb Ashton said mental health is becoming a big concern for their students. The district has instituted a national program to help with the social and emotional well-being of students.

“A lot of decisions go into which evidence-based programs we use, and we research the issues being addressed and the need for bully and cyberbully prevention,” she said.

Suicide prevention also has been part of Murray District’s push, as suicide is the leading cause of death for secondary school students, Ashton said.

“We work with students and parents getting referrals and the tools they need to get help,” she said. “This is our first year with schoolbased mental health clinicians in our schools.

With the high rate of suicide, we see mental health issues intertwined with depression and our students are struggling with the issues, so we’re making it easier for them to get help.

“The more we can help the students, the more they will succeed academically. We’re looking into helping the child in all areas. I don’t think everyone is aware of the goal to provide a safe education, in all aspects of the word, that prepares students for career, college and post high school training,” Ashton said.

In Jordan School District, spokeswoman Sandy Riesgraf said there is a health and wellness task force looking at ways to improve the social, physical and mental well-being of schoolchildren.

“If kids aren’t taken care of, they can’t learn,” she said. Jordan District added 36 psychologists this year so every elementary has a full-time health and mental professional to match those already in place at the secondary schools.

“We’re learning that students may be feeling down, but they don’t know why, or they feel they can’t live up to an image, or deal with peer pressure. We want them to talk about it, work it out, so they feel safe and secure,” Riesgraf said.

Teachers also are trained to be aware of mental health and suicide as well as emergency safety, she said.

School safety Riesgraf said a $1 million training was ap-

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proved by the Jordan Board of Education in an effort to best provide students a safe environment.

“We work intensely with local law enforcement, meeting weekly with police and finding ways to enhance students’ safety and how best to respond to an emergency,” she said. “We also want our students to know if they ‘see something, say something.’ We don’t want them to be afraid, but to come forward for everyone’s safety.”

Ichimura said the training was beneficial.

“We know what steps to take and we conduct regular drills from fire to intruder to earthquake so we’re all more familiar with what we should be doing,” he said.

Canyons School District sends postcards home, explaining drills so parents are aware of what is being done.

And while a number of schools have increased safety in their schools, from using more surveillance cameras and installing security vestibules, Corner Canyon High in Draper invited police to help prepare teachers for an intruder drill.

“We had police-fire simulated rounds in different parts of the school, so they would know what it sounded like and practice how they should respond,” Corner Canyon High Principal Darrell Jensen said. “We also had all our faculty become first aid trained, so if there is an emergency, they can respond.”

Responsiveness Besides cyberbullying, in-person bullying still occurs in most schools. Last year, teenagers drove by a Viewmont Elementary boy walking to his Murray home, calling him names with racial slurs and hateful remarks. Led by his mother and coach, a large outpouring of support from the community came to his aid with dozens walking him home days later.

Former Viewmont Principal Matt Nelson responded, planning to make tolerance part of the school curriculum.

“Together, we can stand up and rally together to show our acceptance and support for our students,” Nelson said. “We talk about intolerance and racism and the need for inclusion.

It’s our differences that make us stronger. We need to embrace them.”

While that occurred outside of the school, Wright said each incident is a concern that they review.

Similarly, McGill addressed alleged racial slurs yelled earlier this year from fans at the Sky View girls soccer team during a game against Alta. After identifying fans who were at the game from photographs, he launched a 40hour to 50-hour inquiry.

“We fully investigated the situation,” he said. “I interviewed 25 individuals, 12 parents, both teams and coaches, the referee, and although not one person sustained the comments, we didn’t stop there.”

McGill issued an apology to the other team, their coaches and their families. He also had the two teams meet to have lunch together and he has worked with his entire school to focus on sportsmanship.

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“Many of the girls play club soccer together, so they know one another,” he said. “We’ve watched a USHAA video of what competition should look like at schools and our class officers and SBOs are having open, candid discussions.”

Granite’s Cottonwood High School, which has a high population of diversity including refugees, said that if a student says something derogatory, it is addressed immediately.

“We have a conversation right on the spot,” said Principal Terri Roylance, who has been an administrator for 10 years. “If the kids don’t understand their remarks, we call the parents in, but 98 percent of them understand after we talk with them.”

Although teachers are required to have many trainings and attend professional development workshops, occasionally something slips through the cracks. As was the case with Indian Hills Middle School in Sandy earlier this year when a teacher gave students a survey to get to know them better. Although students’ answers were anonymous, Principal Doug Graham said it made students and parents uncomfortable, and several questions — such as religious beliefs, mental health concerns and sexual preferences — shouldn’t have been asked.

“We were honest and open,” Graham said about his handling the situation. “Things happen, but we also need to look at how we handle them. The teacher was trying to get to know her students, but in the process, mistakes were made.”

The mistakes — from asking the inappropriate questions to Graham telling her to delete all parts of the survey and its responses — were made public.

“I was thinking about shredding the survey and answers when I learned it was all online.

Then, I told her to delete it and all the data as well. So, when parents wanted to see the survey, I didn’t have it,” Graham said. “When put in context, it explains why we did what we did, but it doesn’t excuse it.”

Graham said last year, when students were helping with a food drive, “students didn’t understand how these realities could affect classmates in their community.”

Although the teacher was trying to make a connection with the survey and her heart was in the right place to help the students, Graham said better communication and training will be put in place.

“We need to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” he said. “It’s best for our community, to admit to making a mistake, apologize, ask for their understanding and for them to have confidence in us.”

Jordan’s Riesgraf said the first step for parents who may have a concern about their student is to contact the school.

“Our parents and students are our customers and we want to address their questions and answer their concerns,” she said. “If parents don’t like a particular book in class and don’t want their children reading it, the Book Review Committee has an approved list and they can work with teachers to find an alternative book.

If there’s a fight, schools are best to handle it and if need be, the school resource officer, and can help provide intervention and counseling.”

Assistance Roylance said that with the diverse Cottonwood High student body, there is a need to provide students with other assistance — food, personal hygiene, clothing and school supplies.

“Two years ago, our student body president, Katie Metcalf, saw the need for our students,” she said. “Two parents, Robyn Ivins and Jane Metcalf, now oversee the pantry and if they put out the word that we need tuna, then an ocean of tuna floods our room in two days.

Our community is responding to the need of our students.”

Roylance said the pantry, fondly called the “cement room,” is open two days per week and an “army of students” get the supplies they need.

“We welcome anyone. I’ve had teachers bring their whole class down. I’ve opened up the door to a family on a special circumstance during spring break to load up with what they need. If someone forgets their lunch or they’re staying for a volleyball game, they can come in and grab food or if they need a notebook for class, it’s here for them,” she said.

At Jordan District, distribution of pantry needs may be subtler, especially when the student is concerned about being identified.

“We may take and fill a backpack full of food, personal hygiene, bus passes, clothing, whatever we can provide, and others are unaware of that student’s need,” Riesgraf said.

“We want to provide the supplies they need.

When students are hungry or worried about their next meal, it weighs heavily on them and it’s hard to study.”

Pantries are becoming commonplace in many schools, mostly stocked with food or clothing — even at Ridgecrest Elementary in Cottonwood Heights, what is seen as a more affluent community than at Cottonwood.

“We deal with the homeless every year,” Ridgecrest Principal Julie Winfree said. “When I first came here, I didn’t realize it would be part of my job at Ridgecrest, but we work with other schools’ supplies to provide our students in need with food and clothing. There are no boundaries for those in need. Everyone works together to make sure our students get what they need and share with our families in need.”

Horsley said in Granite District, the need is present as is the need to provide workshops for students and families on several issues — mental health and suicide, substance abuse, bullying, internet safety, child abuse and college and career ready awareness.

“Our goal is to help provide resources and information to our community,” Horsley said.

“The world has changed. We have 62 percent of our students in free or reduced lunch and in reality, we have kids go hungry, and oftentimes that translates into behavioral issues. If we can provide the resources, skills and knowledge, we can create a better environment for our students to learn and succeed.” l

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Club Thursday offers Draper Park Middle School students afterschool learning

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

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n Thursdays after school, eighth-grader Drake Larsen can be found hanging around Draper Park Middle School with teachers. The National Junior Honor Society student isn’t getting homework help; rather, he, and about 90 other middle school students, are enrolled in after-school activities as part of the newly formed Club Thursday.

“My first week, I picked robotics and we made Lego robots that we programmed,” he said, adding that he may want to pursue a career in computers or engineering and has previously taken part in programming classes and camps.

“The second week, I picked cooking and we made crepes. I always like cooking at home, so it seemed like fun.”

Drake’s first session was taught by a teacher and his second by counselor Kathy Bitner.

He already is looking ahead to more sessions, including a stained-glass workshop with Principal Mary Anderson. Each week, he picks out which subject he’d like to learn about from a list provided on the school website by the counseling office, and students are enrolled on a first come, first served basis.

“I like how students and teachers are doing this together. It’s super positive. I also like being able to meet new people and learn new things, not just going home and sitting around,” Drake said.

That connection — to the school and the people — is part of the goal of Club Thursday,

Bitner said.

“We want students to have a connection to the school and discover that learning is fun,” she said. “This fits so many desires of our community. Our School Community Council said students wanted more electives and our PTSA said that students wanted more activities and service after school. It also gives students a chance to get to know one another more and our teachers outside of class.”

Bitner also said it also serves students who can’t fit in the electives they want, so this is an opportunity for them to learn woodshop, robotics, coding, photography or some other areas they want to — or maybe learn something totally different and create iMovies, learn about social networking or gourmet popcorn making.

It also appeals to students because they will be active during the entire hour, with no homework or grades.

“We use the expertise and talents of our teachers and staff, but also extend it to our parents and community to come teach an area of their interest,” she said.

With several people teaching, Club Thursday offers more subject possibilities — from teams competing in a chocolate chip cookie bake-off to learning photography from a teacher who is a professional photographer on the side.

In November, some of the choices will include a holiday project in woodworking, a stained-glass ornament of a Utah college to

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Club Thursday gives Draper Park Middle School students a chance to extend their learning, such as how to make crepes. (Photo courtesy of Annabelle Larsen)

decorate the school tree and tie into college week, a rotation involving crafts and the history of the Day of the Dead, and a service project of making games for children to do at the Festival of the Trees.

Anderson said that teaching students stained glass develops a different aspect of the principal-student relationship.

“Students pick what interests them, and then this is allowing them to take the extra mile in their learning and developing outside the classroom relationships,” she said. “It’s allowing our students to explore their interests and possibly extend more opportunities that are tied into our curriculum, from coding and sewing in CTE (career and technical education) to robotics in science to soccer and volleyball in PE.

It’s enforcing our school climate into one where they’re discovering learning is fun.”

Anderson said the teaching is voluntary so the only costs involved are the workshop supplies, which are paid for by the school fundraiser.

Through Club Thursday, Bitner said students are learning college and career readiness skills, advocacy, teamwork and social skills as well as building friendships.

“Our students are connecting to the school academically and through relationships.

They’re making friends and doing activities and uniting through common interests,” she said.

“They’re realizing what school is about — the culture, the individual and that learning is enjoyable.” l

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Draper Park Middle School students are able to try new interests, including sewing, through Club Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Annabelle Larsen)

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Corner Canyon High expansion to be completed by next school year

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

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n August 2012, Corner Canyon High staff consisted of five people — Principal Mary Bailey, the athletic director, head counselor, registrar and head secretary. On schedule for completion by that October were classroom walls, with the cafeteria, auditorium and library rooms expected to be completed a few months later.

On Dec. 5, 2012, recently hired faculty and educational and community leaders anxiously waited more than an hour in the drizzling rain until the right conditions for a crane to lift and place a 13-ton dome atop Corner Canyon High School.

Eight months later, on Aug. 13, 2013, Bailey remembers being at the ribbon-cutting event.

“When the school opened, I was very proud of the beautiful design, the common spaces where students could gather, the college-feel of the architecture, spacious performing arts and CTE classrooms, and state-of-the-art technology,” she said. “I’m most proud of the remarkable faculty and staff we hired to provide our students with a top-notch education.”

Now, just over five years since opening the new high school, Corner Canyon is undergoing an expansion to its east side that will include two additions to wings totaling 24 classrooms as well as a cafeteria wing and a maintenance shed.

It is being made possible with the voters’ 2017 approval of the $283 million bond, which also will include new school buildings at Hillcrest High, Brighton High, Union Middle, Midvalley and Peruvian Park elementaries, a new West Draper Elementary, a new White City Elementary as well as extensive remodeling at Alta High.

Corner Canyon’s construction costs are estimated at $9,650,000, Canyons School District Business Manager and Chief Financial Officer Leon Wilcox said.

Current Corner Canyon Principal Darrell Jensen said the new classrooms will be earmarked for core subjects.

“There will be 12 classrooms in each academic wing, mostly traditional classrooms with a photo computer lab in one wing,” Jensen said.

“It should give us about 13,000 more square feet.”

In the cafeteria, about 4,700 square feet will allow for more student seating.

Currently, Corner Canyon has about 2,300 students, about 500 more than the original building design, Bailey said.

To accommodate the enrollment, not only are students learning in 12 portable classrooms, they also are using computer labs, lecture halls, the auditorium stage and science labs.

“We’re using collaborative spaces and about every space as a classroom,” Jensen said.

“We have shared classrooms where teachers travel to classrooms of other teachers who have prep time. With these classrooms, we will be able to put an end to traveling teachers in this manner and to portables.”

Bailey said that the first year Corner Canyon opened, the enrollment was expected at 1,300 students. Instead, it opened with more than 2,000.

“On the first drafts of the school’s design, there were eight more classrooms than were actually built (four in each of the two classroom wings). As the design was fine-tuned, those classrooms were taken out of the design as a cost-saving measure. The architect designed the building so that additional classrooms could be added as needed,” she said.

Wilcox said the adjustment of the boundary last year further boosted the enrollment.

More charter students wanting to attend Corner Canyon High also boosted enrollment.

“There is little space left for Draper to expand, with Suncrest busing to Alpine (School District), so we should have little fluctuation in

Construction had begun in late September, showing plywood blocking east entrances of Corner Canyon High School as classroom wings will be extended by next school year. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

the enrollment,” he said.

Jensen said that with the new classrooms, the student capacity will be 2,600. Currently, the school is not taking permit students, except for siblings.

“Our enrollment is right where it will be,” he said. “We have enough lockers and textbooks, which are classroom sets or online, so we are just needing the classroom space.”

Classroom foundations were expected to be complete by late fall, with exterior windows in place by December. In January 2019, interior framing is scheduled, with drywall expected in March. Finish work and hardware is planned for early summer so teachers can move in before school next August, Jensen said.

The original building design was created to add more classrooms to the wings, if necessary,

Wilcox said. Although the plans allowed for the possibility of 32 classrooms, Wilcox said that after talking with school and community members, the Board of Education decided Sept. 4 on 24 rooms.

Wilcox said the original architect, Curtis Livingston, with Curtis Miner Architecture, is working with Hogan Construction, the original construction company, on the project.

Bailey said she’s excited to see the new additions.

“I’m grateful to the Board of Education for funding an expansion of the classrooms and cafeteria. The Draper community continues to grow and this expansion will meet the needs of increased enrollment,” she said. “I feel part of the legacy of Corner Canyon and want to see it continue to thrive.” l

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What’s up, doc? HOSA, medical pathways enrollment high at CCHS

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

Corner Canyon High’s HOSA leaders will invite guest speakers in the medical field to come teach about their careers at their monthly meetings. (Photo courtesy of Corner Canyon High School HOSA chapter)

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ast year, junior Talia Larsen was one of about 20 students who were involved in the health occupations student association (HOSA) chapter at Corner Canyon High School, and she even will admit she “didn’t do much.”

This year, Larsen is one of the student leaders in the club that has an active 126 members.

“A big reason for the increase is because of the new medical pathways,” she said. “With

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certain classes, it gets students prepared for the medical field. Plus, when you complete it, you get a medallion and a cord at graduation.”

The required courses include biology, chemistry, intro to health science, medical anatomy and physiology, one pre-med elective, a medical internship and 40 volunteer hours, 18 of which are clinical hours. Students also are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above and be actively involved in HOSA. “Last year, I taught all the classes, but I thought there has to be a better way to connect and expand what we’re offering to help connect students to classes,” biology and health science teacher and HOSA adviser Taylor Anderson said.

After HOSA met with an assistant principal, the medical pathways were aligned, outlining which courses students need each year of high school to complete it.

“We put up posters around the school and presented it to students here and at Draper Park Middle School and it just exploded. I was shocked when I first saw the numbers,” Anderson said, adding that last year there were 14 students in intro to health sciences and this year, there are 130. “We had so many kids register for intro to health sciences that another teacher had to take two sections.”

That teacher, Janelle Hanks, now is a second HOSA adviser.

In time, Anderson would like to see students earn college or AP credit for courses.

“This provides students a good understanding in the medical career and they’re gaining actual experience, three state CTE (career and technical education) certificates, honor cords and a pre-med medallion for commencement.

We even have a white coat ceremony, where we explain their accomplishments,” he said.

Larsen, who wants to enter into physical therapy, has job shadowed in the area.

“I thought it was so cool to be able to help

people, and for me being athletic, it’s a nice fit,” she said.

Now, through HOSA Larsen is hoping to help others learn about medical careers through inviting guest speakers in the field to come teach and talk about their careers at their monthly meetings. Along with the leadership team, HOSA leadership also is lining up field trips to learn more about various medical fields, and they plan to host a blood drive at the school.

“We’ve seen cadavers, and in medical anatomy, we’ve dissected animals and looked at the human brain. It’s cool stuff,” Larsen said.

The chapter also plans to participate in the state contest March 21–22, 2019, in Layton, where Larsen is looking forward to competing in the physical therapy division. Last year, Anderson said of the eight Corner Canyon students who competed, three qualified for nationals.

Anderson said the vision of HOSA lies with the students.

“It’s a student-led organization and it can go as far as they want to take it. I want them to have a great experience, a love of science, a love of learning about the human body and the medical profession,” he said, adding that the coursework supports students pursuing interests from exercise and sports medicine to veterinarian medicine.

As an officer for HOSA, Larsen realizes she’s learning leadership skills as well. In early October, HOSA student leaders participated in a fall leadership conference in Provo attended by 400 people from 52 Utah high schools.

Larsen, who said keynote speaker Patty Hendrickson spoke about defining purpose and keeping people engaged in meetings, provided opportunities for she and the team to bond, plan activities for the year and set goals.

“I’m already putting my organization and people skills in place as I help others and make things happen,” she said. “I’m learning and having more opportunities.” l

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Chargers run off with state title

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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he Region 7 champion Corner Canyon boys cross-country team came into the 5A state championships Oct. 17 at Sugarhouse Park knowing they were up against one of the best teams in the country in 21st-ranked Skyridge. The Chargers were led by three runners in the top 10 with junior Mark Boyle — Region 7’s individual champion who finished in second place, six seconds back of Springville’s Grant Gardner — and fellow All-State runners junior Alex Harbertson, who came in seventh, and junior Caleb Johnson, who placed ninth to win the title.

“It was a special moment to see the boys hold up the trophy and see them overcome with joy,” head coach Devin Moody said. “It felt so rewarding. It was even more special to watch the exact moment when they found out; that was like a moment from a movie. It was just pure joy and an overwhelming sense of pride. They knew it was possible, but we came in knowing how good Skyridge was and knew it would be a huge upset if we could pull it off.”

Boyle said it felt “surreal” to win the championship he began dreaming about during the summer after a team time trial.

Throughout the season, Corner Canyon ran well, but “Skyridge was always a step ahead,” according to Boyle. “At state, we didn’t have a real strategy to beat them. We just ran our race like every other one,” he said. “Our coach structures our training to peak very late in the season and that is why we only had mediocre races leading up to state. I think this strategy is the way to go and paid off in the form of a state championship win.”

Junior Nate Beltran (13th) and junior Arik Manwaring (16th) — who achieved Second Team All-State and 3rd Team All-State recognition, respectively — also scored for Corner Canyon in leading the Chargers to a 12-point win over the Falcons. Senior Stephen Glod (34th) and senior Peter Oldham (60th) also competed at state for the 5A championship.

Moody said that despite the “high stakes” of the state meet, he encouraged his athletes to look at the race as “another day at the office.”

“That was a key element to our victory,” Moody said. “We didn’t get caught up in the ego of being better than anyone else or the prize of getting a trophy. Our main goal at the end of the day was to execute our race plan and let the chips fall where they may. There was a sense of calm and they were ready and prepared.”

At the Region 7 meet the week before state, Corner Canyon placed six runners in the top 10 in a “fast race” behind Boyer, Harbertson (second), Beltran (fourth), Manwaring (fifth), Glod (seventh) and Johnson (10th). Oldham and Jake Orr also finished 11th and 15th, respectively.

“Our boys stayed relaxed and patiently waited until the second and third miles to make their move,” Moody said. “They executed perfectly in running patiently and working as a pack. It was the perfect mental preparation for state.”

Boyle said a “solid performance” at region brought the Chargers to a more even level with Skyridge heading into state.

The Chargers had placed sixth in the 2017 state race and Moody said this year’s group embraced the “underdog” role.

“No one had us on their radar,” he said. “It worked in our favor and we just slowly improved the whole season and had our best race when it mattered most.”

On the girls side, defending 5A champion Karli Branch, who was also the Region 7 individual champion, finished in fourth place in her final high school race. The senior led Corner Canyon to eighth place as a team, just six points out of sixth place.

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Corner Canyon’s boys cross-country team reacts to the news that the Chargers had won the 5A state title over nationally ranked Skyridge Oct. 17 at Sugarhouse Park. (Photo courtesy Devin Moody)

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Corner Canyon tennis pair wins state again; team ties for third

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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he doubles team of senior Lizzie Simmons and junior Emma Heiden won their second consecutive 5A state title, this time in the No. 1 slot at the 5A state tennis championships Oct. 6 at Liberty Park.

“Last year, it was really new and really fun to win state,” Simmons said. “This year, while there was definitely a lot more pressure and I didn’t want to end on a sad note, I just started taking in all the moments and was feeling so grateful for my partner, my coaches and everyone that has helped me.”

Heiden also acknowledged the pressure the duo was feeling to defend their title as well as end their high school partnership with their two-year winning streak intact. “To get the opportunity to win with her was unbelievable because we have such fun chemistry together,” she said.

Head coach Mykel Seeborg called his doubles team “the cream of the crop.” “They did a great job,” he said. “It’s neat to see all of their hard work come to fruition.”

At state, the back-to-back Region 7 champions defeated Skyline’s Blair Bowen/Ava Hansen 6-3, 6-1, Maple Mountain’s Emma Taylor/ Elle Jewkes 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, East’s Anika Boyden/ Lucy Clarson 6-2, 6-3, and Timpview’s Lucy Collins/Jamie Faux 6-2, 6-4 to secure the title.

“The competition was tougher this year and it was just super fun and exciting to beat

Timpview for the fourth time this season to win it all,” Simmons said. “It was very stressful playing them again and because we knew each other so well, it became a more technical and strategic match where they knew where to attack.”

“Lizzie and Emma were just a little bit better than the Timpview team and it showed each time they played,” Seeborg said.

Before Simmons and Heiden teamed up as partners, each had taken a break from tennis — for different reasons. Simmons said she began playing when she was 9 because her family had a court in their backyard in California, but she simply hated the sport. Heiden took a three-year hiatus to play competitive soccer. Their return to the court and playing careers began three years ago and has resulted now in two region and two state titles.

“The highlight for me was getting to play with my partner and the friendship we have built through the years,” Heiden said. “I’m so grateful for the supportive crowd that came out to cheer us on. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

At state, the Chargers tied for third place with Alta, with all five varsity lineup spots qualifying for the postseason tournament for the first time in school history.

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Corner Canyon’s Lizzie Simmons and Emma Heiden successfully defended their 5A state doubles title Oct. 6 at Liberty Park. (Photos courtesy Robin Simmons)

6-2, 6-2 and Wasatch’s Cassie Henderson 6-4, 6-4 before losing to eventual state champion Anzley Stohl, of Olympus, 6-0, 6-2.

The No. 2 doubles team of junior Hannah Ashton/junior Grace Poulson also made it past the first round with a victory over Skyridge’s Jenna Merrill/Rachel Greenwood 6-2, 6-2. The duo then lost to Jenna Hinckle/Payton Kossin, of Woods Cross, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Also competing at state were freshman Jane Dorny at No. 1 singles, who lost to eventual finalist Emmi Moore, of East, 6-0, 6-0, in the first round. Sophomore Grace Weichers lost to Springville’s Kelsey Corfield 6-1, 6-1 in the first round at No. 2 singles.

Also on the Corner Canyon tennis team this season were Olivia Didier, Kennadi Olsen, McKinley Pepper, Annie Perriton, Livi Redden, Audrey Stubbs and Brynn Thayer.

Seeborg said it was a good year for his team who had taken third in Region 7. “We beat teams we should have and we lost to teams we should have,” he said. “Third is about where we should have been.”

Seeborg was assisted on the coaching staff by Ray Bachiller; team managers Tristan Buckner, Tyler Easton, Drew Osbourne and Max Roberts; team volunteers Megan Dorny and Adrien Jenkins; and team mom Robin Simmons. l

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The Corner Canyon tennis team tied for third at the 5A state championships. (Photo contributed)

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20 safety tips for trick-or-treaters

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ou’re never too old to trick-or-treat (unless you are 35 and going by yourself, then yes, you are too old to trick-or-treat).

But being safe knows no age limits, especially on a night when most people are wearing disguises.

While it’s time to get your costume and candy bag ready, preparation of another kind is required for kid and adult alike. Here are some tips to stay safe this Halloween.

1. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

2. Costume accessories such as swords and knives should be short, soft and flexible.

3. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. And as difficult as it may be, limit the amount of treats you eat.

4. Beware the homemade treats made by strangers. Better to eat only factory-wrapped treats.

5. Walk from house to house, don’t run. Doing so with a flashlight will help you see and others to see you.

6. Test makeup in a small area before applying. Then remove it before sleeping to prevent possible skin or eye irritation.

7. Look both ways before crossing the street.

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8. Only visit well-lit houses.

9. Do not enter a home without a trusted adult.

10. Never accept rides from strangers. Strang-

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er danger is a real thing.

11. By not wearing decorative contact lenses, you lower the risk for serious eye injury.

12. Wear well-fitted costumes, masks and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, falls and relentless mockery from your peers.

13. Drive extra safely on Halloween. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert during those hours.

Slow down in residential neighborhoods. We all know how excited kids can be. Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.

14. Remind children to watch for cars turning or backing up and to not dart into the street or between parked cars.

15. Put your electronic devices down as you walk around.

16. Keep costumes bright, or add reflective tape, to ensure kids are easier to spot.

17. Be careful next to candles or Jack-o’-lanterns.

18. Keep an eye for allergies. If someone has serious allergies or food sensitivities, read any unfamiliar labels before handing over the candy.

19. Brush your teeth. Candy is sticky and cavities will scare you.

20. You can maximize your candy intake by planning your route. Stick to places you are familiar with so you can also circle back around to Halloween headquarters. l

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Draper golfer part of second-place all-star team

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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hirteen-year-old Peter Kim, of Draper, was part of the Ranches All-Stars who finished second at the Professional Golfers Association Junior League Regional Golf Tournament Sept. 29–30 at the Home Course in DuPont, Washington.

Peter’s 10-player co-ed team — captained

by Tele Wightman, head PGA professional at the Ranches Golf Club — led by 1 ½ points after the first two sessions to begin the tournament, but lost 7 to 5 to the Bellingham (Washington) Skagit All-Stars on the final day. The Ranches All-Stars is made up of junior golfers 13 and under from the greater Eagle Mountain area.

“I thought I played well and I tried my hardest,” Peter said. “I played solid golf both days, and it was just so much fun knowing what I can do when I play golf.”

Wightman said Peter was his All-Stars team’s best player, who blanked his opponents throughout his rounds and only yielded up a point in the final pairing, yet he still won 2-1. “He’s a special talent and is just so good,” Wightman said. “He was the best 13-year-old there at regionals and would have been one of the best had we made nationals. We definitely wouldn’t have been close to making it without him.”

Despite golf being an individual sport, Peter was thrilled with the team aspect of this event. “I didn’t realize playing on a team could

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be so much fun,” he said. “We played a great team and my congratulations goes out to them, but I still think we are better. In order to win sometimes you need a little luck. The other team had luck that day, and our team just had a bad day. Hopefully, the Utah team will advance next year.”

Wightman said his 12-member team was a strong favorite going into regionals. “We went pretty far and this was a great group of kids,” he said. “It was tough to end that way with our really, really good team, but the Washington team made some great shots and really good putts.”

The Ranches All-Star team was formed at the end of the regular season of local PGA Junior League tournaments. Area players Quin Abbott, Boston Bracken, Parker Bunn, Emmitt Harris, Sean Lampropoulos, Toatele Ofahengaue, John Rooker, Urben Satiu, Jackson Shelley and Peter were coached by Wightman and won the Utah PGA Junior Section Championship at Glenmoor Golf Course in South Jordan Aug. 10, advancing to the regional tournament in Washington.

“It was my first year playing in this tournament,” Peter said. “It was so fun; a truly incredible experience. I couldn’t have done it without my coaches Tele Wightman and Julie Wightman. I’m really grateful for all of the people that made these opportunities possible, especially my parents. I would never had had the chance to play golf if it wasn’t for their sup-

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Draper’s Peter Kim (fourth from left) was the team captain for the Ranches All-Stars team who finished second at the PGA Junior League Regional Golf Tournament Sept. 29–30. (Photo courtesy Hayley Wilson, Alday Communications)

port.”

Peter has been playing the sport for more than four years. When he was nine, he competed in his first tournament at Eagle Lake Golf Course and shot a 10 over 78.

“I didn’t know how important the short game and putting was at the time,” he said. “So, when I went out on the course, I hit drives out there very well, far better than the other kids.

But, when I got to the putting green, I couldn’t put the ball in the hole and hit every putt too hard. Reminds you of ‘Happy Gilmore,’ huh?”

Since then, Peter has competed in tournaments around the country and four internationally. In 2017, he won the Swire Cup Invitational at Thanksgiving Point, competing against 11- to

18-year-olds, by shooting a 69. He successfully defended his title this year with a score of twounder-par 70.

“I love to golf because when I do, I feel like I am my best self,” Peter said. “I get inspired by how much fun and energy there is on the PGA tour.”

Peter said he is dedicated to continuing to improve in the sport with his eyes set on individual and team championships in high school golf and further opportunities to play in college and beyond.

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Chargers fourth best at state; Anderson fourth individually

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Corner Canyon High senior Mitch Anderson shot rounds of 74 and 69 to place fourth individually at the 5A state golf championship Oct. 3–4 at Glen Eagle. (Photo courtesy Mitch Anderson)

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he Corner Canyon High boys golf team found themselves 13 shots back from the lead after the first day of the 5A state tournament at Glen Eagle Oct. 3. First-year coach Derek Fox gathered his team together and said, “Second place is great,” but the response from his seven golfers was that they wanted to be more aggressive and put pressure on Skyline, who sat in first. The result on a day of bad weather and rain was a fourth-place finish with a 593 score — just five strokes out of second place.

“We were about four or five swings away from a legitimate shot at the title,” Fox said. “In all reality, we probably cost ourselves second place by trying to go for first. But, you never want to not try for the top if it’s within your reach at all.”

Senior Mitch Anderson, the Region 7 medalist, came into state with confidence that he could play against the top players in the state, but knew he had to play his best golf. He had rounds of 74 and 69 to place fourth.

“State was fun as I played well, but it was a bummer knowing that two holes cost me the individual title,” Anderson said, referring to holes 15 and 16 from the first day.

Fox said Anderson started off pretty nervous in dealing with being at the top of the leaderboard, but he was proud of the way his captain battled the last day through worse playing conditions to shoot five strokes better than Day 1.

“Mitch has really come into his own and

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had an awesome year,” Fox said. “He was two swings away from the individual title.”

Anderson said he had to get past emotions of knowing he was playing his final high school golf early on in his last round. “It took me about three holes to go from being a little sad to turning on the competitive mode,” he said. “I tried to love and embrace every moment knowing it would be my last.”

Others from the Region 7 championship team who competed at state were All-Region players Ty Felts (who placed 13th with scores of 71 and 76), Gabe Schino (tied for 21st), Patrick Holmes (tied for 31st), Jake Woolston (tied for 31st) and Carter Boyle (60th) Jackson Bench also participated at state and shot the team’s lowest round the first day with a 70 and went on to tie for 18th place with a second-day 88. “We hadn’t played him in a lot of varsity events so this was a good experience for him,” Fox said.

Anderson said a highlight of the season was winning the individual medalist title at region, which he did after coming back from three shots down following the first round. He led the Chargers to a Region 7 title with a dominating 90-shot win in which Corner Canyon won all but one of its matches and the one loss was by just one stroke.

“All of us are close friends and it was fun to win together,” Anderson said.

“We had a really good year and this team had a real chance at state,” Fox said. “We’ll focus next year on finishing stronger.” l

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According to the Le Brothers, as they researched what to name their new business, they wanted a name that represented the values that their parents taught them when they came to America in 1975. That is to always; WORK HARD, HAVE FAITH and BE GRATEFUL. So the Le Brothers decided to name the business after their patriarch, whom they refer to as the original “Mr. Le”.

The Le Brothers quickly realized that the dry cleaning business is a people business, where trust and loyalty must be earned. The previous owners spent their lives building a successful business with loyal customers. This process cannot be replicated through discounts and fancy advertising.

So at whatever cost, the Le Brothers retained the previous owners and their staff to insure the same

quality and service the customers were used to.

One of the unique concept of Mr. Le’s Cleaners is how they are focused on their local communities. With special discounts and services, they support schools, active military personnel, veterans, policeman, fireman and even missionaries preparing to serve fulltime missions.

Michael Le said, “Our support to the community and its people, is us paying back to the community that took us in with open arms when we lost everything after the Vietnam War. We had nothing when we arrived to this great country and now everything we have is because of those who sacrificed before us”. He went on and said, “We will always remember those people and continue to pay it forward whenever we can”.

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Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser celebrates patrons and powder lovers

By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com

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hen the snow starts to fall, those with skiing on their minds look at the mountains as their playgrounds. However, before heading up to play, it’s important to check the conditions and avalanche danger in the backcountry. Luckily, it’s easy to find out by visiting the online resource www.utahavalanchecenter. org. The website offers forecasts from Logan to Moab, and also legit educational workshops and events.

Since the Utah Avalanche Center is a non-profit that carries out field work and provides timely info and website updates, they need funds to run it.

On Sept. 13, Utah Avalanche Center welcomed patrons and powder lovers to their 25th annual fundraiser for forecasting in the Black Diamond retailer parking lot at 2092 E. 3900 South. It was a relaxed evening with tickets available for anyone to enjoy live music, mingling, food and craft beverage. Dogs were allowed and one particularly lovable pup cantered about in a hip sequin tank top.

Uinta Brewing Company provided the beer. The brewery has been a huge supporter of Utah Avalanche Center since the beginning.

They brought a special pale ale made specifically for this event.

It is inspiring to see businesses and devoted people offer time and resources to an important cause. Ski equipment and artwork items were set up for auction and bidding. It was a privilege for those who came, to be able to buy a ticket and support what the Utah Avalanche Center provides.

Nicole Sims attended and praised the Utah Avalanche Center. “It’s a great resource — keeping people safe and responsible,” she said.

Jennifer Hall, a nurse, attended the fundraiser. “I ski in the backcountry and want to support Utah Avalanche Center,” she said. Hall checks the forecasts all the time. “The services are excellent. I think everybody should read

it. The site and information is awesome,” she raved.

Bo Torrey is the program manager of Utah Avalanche Center. He coordinates with ski resorts, UDOT, and also tour guides. “Those are our core teams. Those people help contribute information that helps to make our avalanche forecast that much more accurate,” Torrey explained.

These teams have the know-how to provide backcountry enthusiasts with real-time data. Snow specialists are not just guessing, but really know what they’re doing.

Torrey wants people to know that this yearly event is not only to bolster funding, but meant to be a gathering for the community. “It’s the right time of year where it’s not quite fullon ski season yet, but it brings everyone back together who hasn’t seen their buddies since April. It’s a fundraiser, but it’s really more about bringing everybody together,” he said.

Professional forecasters agree that the old “safety first” adage, is an all-important reminder to live by. They encourage those doing extreme winter sports, powder boarding, snowmobiling, alpine ski-biking and more, to set egos aside.

“Snowmobile technology has come a long way,” Torrey said. “Ten years ago, the nicest sled couldn’t get you into avalanche terrain.

Now, the sleds you can get right off the sales floor will take you anywhere on the mountain.

That’s the user group we are focusing a lot of our attention towards,” he said.

Before heading outside the boundaries of a ski resort, one can look to the valuable website.

Even if families are just headed out to find sledding in a remote canyon, safety conditions can quickly be checked beforehand.

“We want to make it easy for people to know when it’s ‘go, or no go’ conditions,” Torrey said. If the avalanche conditions on the website are “considerable” or above, then Torrey recommends one does not go out without

the proper training and equipment.

Cody Hughes, a volunteer for Utah Avalanche Center, noted, “There are nine different types of avalanches that we deal with in the backcountry, and some days we can go out and ski the steep slopes and others, we just tiptoe around the mountain. We don’t tickle the tail of the bad avalanche dragon.”

It seems wise to heed what the pros say — to avoid waking a “sleeping beast.” Utah mountains need serious consideration and respect. Experts want all to enjoy the outdoors to

the fullest, but to pay attention before stepping into those rad Fritschi bindings.

Next year, watch for the 26th annual fundraiser event. Anyone is invited to reserve a ticket. In the meantime, the Utah Avalanche Center is ready to measure, watch, predict, warn, and update those heading into the backcountry this winter.

To help support click the red “donate” button on the website, or at the Facebook page www.facebook.com/Utah.Avalanche.Center/.

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Patrons enjoy food and drink in the Black Diamond parking lot. (Amy Green/City Journals)

Ski equipment and artwork items set up for auction at the Utah Avalanche Center fundraiser. (Amy Green/City Journals)

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Professional carvers sculpt pumpkins into art

By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com

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rofessional pumpkin carvers have been busy at the Utah State Fairpark (155 N. 1000 West) during Pumpkin Nights, showing how pumpkin sculpting is done.

Tickets to see these carvers in action are available for the event until Nov. 4. Just beyond the ticket entrance, one can walk by the current projects of an artist sculpting massive gourds.

It’s a great beginning, before heading through a visually stimulating, pumpkin-themed park.

Ashlen Clark is an artist who contributes to the sculpting and groundwork that goes into Pumpkin Nights.

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ary—that’s when we start carving (synthetic) pumpkins. We do the event in four cities: Auburn (California), Denver, LA, and here in Salt Lake City. There are over 3,000 pumpkins in each city. In addition to that, is our bigger sculptures. We start with the little stuff, then move into the bigger sculptures like our giant squid and nine foot jack-o’-lantern,” Clark said.

She offered tips for anyone planning to carve pumpkins, to help make things go smoothly. “Have an idea of what you want and draw it out first. A lot of it is just putting personality into it, and having lots of fun,” she encouraged.

Guests can come to Pumpkin Nights and

see up close details of how a carving artist works. Upon inspection, people will notice that pumpkins are not sculpted using just a paring knife or a vegetable peeler. On real pumpkins, artists use special clay tools that, well, resemble a vegetable peeler. But the tools are different than regular kitchen gadgets, spectators are told. Pumpkin Nights is a good place to ask an artist about what tools he or she uses and how to use them.

Nine-year-old Rorey from Sandy visited Pumpkin Nights and was among many children who stopped to observe, ask questions and react over the carving demo. “It’s very satisfying to watch,” Rorey said.

One of the artists giving a live demonstration was Adam Smith who patiently answered kids’ questions about creating the intricate and massive pumpkin sculptures.

“I’ve been sculpting pumpkins like this, the 3D stuff, for about six years—carving professionally for 10. I got into pumpkin carving, and that influenced me going into different mediums like clay and wood,” Smith said.

He described how pumpkin sculpting is

unique.

“With clay, you build up and you add things to it whereas pumpkins, it’s like wood or a marble carving, where you take it away,” Smith explained. More of Smith’s art can be seen on the Facebook page, The Pumpkin Smith - Pumpkin Carver.

Watching a pumpkin artist is a unique opportunity and an alternative to suspense-laden haunted houses. It’s festive without the horror of a jumpy attraction. People seem to love watching an everyday pumpkin evolve into whimsical shapes. It is also a bonus for younger children, as there is no intense scary stuff. Anyone can look on, unafraid, while an artist peels away layers of pumpkin (that luckily don’t bleed or scream).

It is an experience that might spark a “like a kid again” feeling for adults. One might crave to have a relaxing night at home, sitting down and getting “artistic”... or just elbow deep in messy, slimy, stringy (yet wonderfully quiet) vegetable guts.

For more information, go to pumpkinnights.com/salt-lake-city. l

Kids watch Adam Smith, a professional carver, create sculptures at Pumpkin Nights. (Amy Green/City Journals)

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Utah mayors sign agreement to work on idle free initiatives

By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

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ight Utah cities were recognized by the governor’s office at an event held at the City and County Building in Salt Lake City.

Seventy-one Utah cities have committed to put idle free practices into effect. The eight cities recognized for their clean air efforts were Alta, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Logan, Murray, Park City, Salt Lake City and Sandy.

The event also highlighted a poster contest for students in the Cache Valley area. The contest, sponsored by Professors Roslynn Brain McCann and Ed Stafford of Utah State University, who encouraged students to make posters with idle free and clean air themes.

This year’s poster contest garnered 550 entries. “The contest engages students who are just learning to drive, so it’s a great opportunity for education. We gave those who participated a post evaluation, and all of them reported improved understanding of idle free practices,” said Roslynn McCann.

The contest also gave them an outlet to practice marketing skills. Entries came from art, business and environmental science classes.

Brain McCann hopes the contest will be available to more school districts in the future and urges schools to reach out to her at roslynn.mccann@usu.edu if they want more information.

Other speakers at the event included Salt Lake Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Dr. Laura Nelson of the Governor’s Energy Office, Thom Carter of UCAIR, Representative Patrice Arent of the Bi-Partisan Utah Clean Air Caucus, Steve Bergstrom of Intermountain Healthcare and Brain McCann.

Intermountain Healthcare’s representative said that they have 750 fleet vehicles which do 12 million miles annually. “Idling is costly because idling equals zero miles per gallon,” Bergstrom said. With improved monitoring and education, some numbers have improved.

“Where home care was idling their vehicles a total of 120 hours per month, now they are down to 45 hours per month. We see the effects of poor air quality every day in the patients we treat, and would rather not have to be treating the results of bad air,” said Bergstrom.

Mayors who were recognized were quick to give their constituents the credit for clean air

efforts.

“I think the idle free ordinance sends a message that every individual has a part to play and it can’t just be someone else’s problem. You can be a part of the solution. For example, we have a mom here in the Holladay area, Crystal Bruner Harris, who has started idle free events at schools,” said Mayor Rob Dahle. (See Holladay Journal’s article on Crystal Bruner Harris titled, “Clean Air Crusader.”)

Murray Mayor D. Blair Camp agreed. “We have a very tenacious council member Diane Turner who made a promise when she was running for council that she would push through an ordinance on idle free. She has really raised the awareness of other council members and the community. That’s what it’s really all about — awareness,” said Camp.

The mayors also put emphasis on children as the leaders for this issue. “The real impetus for us came from our residents. They approached us. We had several groups of young students come to city council meetings and say to us, ‘Hey, this is what we want to see happen.’

That’s why we jumped on board,” said Mayor Mike Peterson of Cottonwood Heights.

The mayors agreed that when you educate kids they will enforce it with their parents. This concept was demonstrated in a winning poster from 2015 by then Logan High student Hailey Dennis. On a blue background, there is a single image of a child in a bold pose. The caption reads, “My mom idles less than your mom!”

Representative Arent’s comments echoed this idea. “We want to make idling as socially unacceptable as throwing litter out the car window. Education has always been a big part of what we are working on. This whole effort is about education and teaching the public about idling: why it’s not good for their health, their pocketbook, or their car,” Arent said. “The air we breathe is not Republican air, it’s not Democratic air. It’s everyone’s air.”

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Woman turns garage into boutique to help women after abuse

By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com

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anting to make a difference for women who have experienced abuse, Martha Garcia turned her garage into a clothing closet and continues to do everything she can to help others get back on their feet.

Garcia recognized a need for women who had left abusive relationships. She envisioned a big building, a store which had everything a woman might need — things to help make her smile and be happy. She wants to offer them really nice things since many of them left all their belongings behind.

Garcia, constantly involved with women’s and homeless shelters, always had a passion for helping others. After spending the last 23 years making pies for the homeless and serving them every year for Thanksgiving, Garcia decided to go a little further with her dream starting a nonprofit organization she calls Passionate Wings.

“My heart has always been about helping the women out,” said Garcia. “I just think as a mother, if we are not strong as a woman, how can we be strong for our children?”

Garcia’s dedication lets other women know they have options, since many who leave abusive situations are doing so under dire circumstances, often leaving behind friends, family and everything they own in an attempt to find safety.

“Our children are our future,” Garcia said.

“I have two little girls and a granddaughter; I want to pave the road and teach them, as a woman learn how to stand on your own two feet. I want them to get all the education and knowledge you can get, so you will be very independent and get a good job and make your own money.”

Garcia said she knows her purpose in life is to help out as many women as she possibly can.

“I know God gave me a big mouth to use my voice for the women that lost theirs,” said Garcia. “There’s so much evil out in this world; it breaks my heart to hear the stories that these women and children went through.”

Garcia said she has close friends who had horrible things happen to them as children and as adults, and it hurts her to see so much pain.

“No one has the right to sexually abuse or physically abuse these children and women,” said Garcia. “So, Passionate Wings is full of everything a woman will need to help her get back on her feet.”

The Passionate Wings closet has new and used items, anything from casual clothes to professional clothes, to shoes, jackets, makeup, curling irons, panties, bras, socks, jewelry, purses and more.

Garcia said the response to her closet has been great, and she continues to be grateful for all the love and support she has received. She

relies solely on donations.

“Right now, people are just reaching out to me if they want to donate,” said Garcia. “I will meet them somewhere to pick up the donations.”

Garcia also says there is a great need to have programs around the schools for prevention to provide children with the knowledge that they have a voice.

“One of my main goals is to prevent this kind of abuse before it actually happens to our children,” said Garcia. “I want to be able to help women who have been affected by abuse to heal so they can get their voices back and can see and believe how beautiful and strong they are.”

Garcia is currently trying to work with shelters in the area where a social worker can drive the women to her home so she can pick

out everything she needs. For those wanting to donate or help with Passionate Wings boutique, please visit the website, Passionatewings.org.

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West Jordan garage turned into boutique for abused women. (Photo courtesy: Martha Garcia)

West Jordan garage turned into boutique for abused women. (Photo courtesy: Martha Garcia)

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Recapping ‘A Night on Broadway’

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By Michelynne McGuire | m.mcguire@mycityjournals.com

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A Night on Broadway” was performed by the Draper Philharmonic & Choral Society, a nonprofit organization, hosted by Summit Academy Jr. High in Draper, Oct. 12–13.

The Draper Philharmonic & Choral Society (DPACS) goes back to when Sherri Jensen, who is the artistic director and conductor, founded the Draper Philharmonic and Choral Society.

Starting the process in 2016 and then holding auditions in 2017, DPACS searched for those with musical talent in instruments and vocals from Draper and surrounding areas. The auditions paid off and talent was found, which now consists of the DPACS. Part of their mission includes creating exciting and uplifting entertainment to share with the community, joining together adult musicians for an enriching experience within an expert music environment and nurturing young talent with mentorship, in addition to encouraging participation and supporting of the arts.

“A Night on Broadway” was DPACS’ first Broadway concert. The show featured live soloists and dancers performing in various costumes.

The Jersey Boys Medley had two different

performances; they sang songs from “The Four Seasons,” wore matching outfits and had choreographed dance moves taking the audience back in time to the ’60s.

James Miller sang “New York, New York,”

by Frank Sinatra.

There was music from multiple musicals, covering a wide variety of popular songs each generation could recognize.

Some of the musicals included “Annie,” “Hello Dolly,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “My Fair Lady” and many others.

Most soloists wore costumes relevant to the theme of the musical they were singing.

According to the program, “practicing went on for several weeks,” said Jensen.

The board of directors, production team, lighting, sound crew, choir, costumes, instrumentalists, soloists, conductor, dancers, the space being used to perform, the people taking tickets and the sponsors all helped make this concert happen.

The next upcoming performance is “Wise Men Still Seek Him,” Dec. 7–8, 2018.

If you are interested in learning more about upcoming concerts or want to audition, please visit www.draperphilharmonic.org. l

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What’s the issue? Previewing November’s ballot

By Cassie Goff | cassie@mycityjournals.com

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xcited to get that “I voted” sticker?

Utah’s 2018 General Election is underway. If you have received your ballot in the mail, make sure it is postmarked

by Nov. 6 (but the sooner the better). Polling stations will be available on Nov. 6 as well (check your county’s website for locations). Before you head to that secluded booth or color within the lines on the mail-in ballot, make sure you know what you’re voting for.

In addition to the local elections for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, county council seats, school boards, sheriff, auditor, clerk, recorder, district attorney and various judges, there are three propositions, three constitutional amendments and one opinion question that are receiving much public attention.

Proposition 2 involves legalizing medical marijuana. If passed, Utah’s current law regarding medical cannabis would be expanded. Private facilities would be allowed to grow, process, test and sell medical marijuana, with regulation. Individuals with certain medical conditions or illness would be allowed to acquire, use and possibly grow medical cannabis.

Supporters of this proposition argue that medical cannabis can help end suffering from cancer, seizure and other life-threating conditions. Organizations in support of this proposition include the Utah Patients Coalition, Libertas Institute, Marijuana Policy Project and Together for Responsible Use and Cannabis Education (TRUCE) Utah, among others.

Opponents to this proposition worry about the effect it may have on children and families, and argue that it may pave the way for the recreational use of cannabis. Organizations in opposition include the Utah Medical Association, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, DARE Utah and the Utah Narcotics Officers Association, among others.

A special legislative session is planned for a medical cannabis bill regardless of the Prop 2 vote. Seen as a potential compromise, the bill could either replace Prop 2 if passed, if voted down, the bill is still on the table, according to legislators.

Proposition 3 involves raising sales tax to support Medicaid for low-income adults. The sales tax rate would be increased from 4.70 percent to 4.85 percent.

The additional funding coming from this tax increase would expand coverage of Medicaid based on income. The proposition specifically relates to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Supporters of this proposition argue that the benefits of Medicaid should be available to all the citizens of Utah, and

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there is potential to bring health care coverage to thousands of Utahans who need it. Supporters of this proposition include AARP Utah, Voices for Utah Children, YMCA of Utah, Utah Health Policy Project and many others.

Opponents to this proposition worry about the potential burden to the state budget and the sustainability of the proposition. Opponents to this proposition include Governor Gary Herbert and Representative Edward Redd, along with many other legislators.

Proposition 4 is concerned with re-districting for the House of Representatives, Senate and State Board of Education. If this proposition passes, a seven-member commission called the Utah Independent Restricting Commission would be created. District boundaries would need to be drawn by the state legislature and approved (or vetoed) by the governor. This would need to be completed during the legislative general session after the next federal decennial census in 2020. The anticipated effects would include minimizing the division of counties, cities and towns, preserving traditional neighborhoods and communities, and minimizing boundary agreement among different types of districts.

Constitutional Amendment A regards a property tax exemption for active military personal. Currently, military personal are eligible for a property tax exemption if they serve 200 days within a calendar year. This amendment would allow that person to qualify for the tax exemption if they serve 200 consecutive days in one 365-day period, regardless of the calendar year.

Constitutional Amendment B would create a property tax exemption for property that a state or local government leases from a private owner. Supporters of this amendment argue that it would be a

cost-saving opportunity for government bodies. Opponents argue that it would reward a select few at the expense of others.

Constitutional Amendment C would allow the legislature to meet beyond their scheduled 45-day annual general session.

It would allow the president of the Utah Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representative to convene a special session that would not be able to last more than 10 days, or go over budget.

The non-binding opinion asks if the state should increase the state motor and special fuel tax rates by 10 cents per gallon to fund public education and local roads. This specific tax is regularly referred to as the gas tax.

While this question is “non-binding,” that may be a little misleading. Voter opinion results from this question will be gauged by legislators to help guide them with a bill regarding the gas tax during the next legislative session.

Supporters of this initiative argue that schools need additional funding for tools that would help the schools go beyond the basic level. Supporters include the Utah League of Cities and Towns and Our Schools Now, among others.

Opponents of this initiative argue that Utah citizens do not need another tax increase. Opponents include the Americans for Prosperity and the Utah Taxpayer Protection Alliance, among others.

For more information on what’s on the ballot for this election, please visit the Salt Lake Tribune, Elections.utah.gov, and/or Ballotpedia.org.

If you are not yet registered to vote (and obviously didn’t take Taylor Swift’s advice), please register by visiting Utah. gov.

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Voting like it’s Black Friday

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’Tis the month for voting. Utah’s 2018 General Election will take place on Nov. 6. Make sure to get your mail-in ballot post-marked by then or visit a polling station. If you’re not registered yet, don’t worry! You can register day-of at specific polling stations.

I’ve been thinking a lot about voting recently with all the hype around this election. What does voting really mean? What do you really do when you color within the lines of your chosen bubbles? The conclusion I have come to is — voting is how I show support. There are a handful of propositions and amendments on this general election ballot. If I have an affirmative vote on a proposition, I am showing support. It’s in the name at that point. I’m a supporter of that proposition. The same goes for the candidates I vote for during elections. If I vote for a certain person, I am showing support for them.

I’ve also been thinking a lot about the value of a dollar recently. What does the value of a price tag mean? When I hand my dollar bills or plastic card to the clerk, there’s more to that transaction than just the physical transfer of material. I am showing my support for that product, and/or company. In many of the “shop local” campaigns, a common slogan is “support local businesses.” That’s been reinforcing my idea. By shopping local, I am supporting local.

Since both voting and spending money are ways of showing support, I’m starting to view dollar bills as a vote. I’d like to use a syllogism here. Spending money is showing support. Voting is showing support. Therefore, spending money is voting. With every dollar I spend, it’s another vote for the company I’m buying that product from. I’m effectively telling

that business, “Yes, I like your stuff, keep doing what you’re doing, I support you.” And that’s been really powerful for me.

With the gift-giving season quickly approaching, I’ve been starting to exercise my vote a bit differently. There are only a few more weeks until shopping becomes a competitive sport. For Black Friday, I’ve usually scouted out stores like Target, Walmart, and Kohl’s. But this year, I’m starting to look for more local deals. Even though some local shops won’t be open as early or as late as some of the bigger corporations, I’m still going to make an effort to shop local for Black Friday.

I’m especially considering where to show my support for Cyber Monday. Black Friday crowds are slowly becoming obsolete; because let’s be real, who

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hanksgiving is a day of stress, even in the best of times, but Thanksgiving 2018 could take the cake. . . er . . pie. Dinner conversations have become landmines. Relationships are as strained as my jeans after five helpings of mashed potatoes. Families haven’t been this divided since the great Toilet Paper Orientation debate of 1954.

Here are just a few topics that could escalate your meal from a civil discussion to Grandpa throwing cranberry sauce into the ceiling fan: The national anthem--Kneeling v. standing; The Presidency--Trump v. a sane person; Women’s rights v. Rich White Men; Nazis v. Not Nazis; and the most contentious subject, Marvel v. DC. Things are ugly, folks. People are tense.

There are marches and demonstrations covering every perceivable issue.

Even asking someone their view on mayonnaise could spark a worldwide protest. So, what can we possibly talk about around the Thanksgiving table so we can still get presents on Christmas?

I gathered a group of unsuspecting family members to practice possible discussion topics. It didn’t go well.

Me to Grandson: Tell me about

Fortnite.

Great Uncle Jack: What’s Fortnite?

Grandson: It’s an awesome video game!

Great Uncle Jack: That’s stupid, you namby-pamby! Do you know what my video game was? World War II! So, I tried again.

Me: Elon Musk plans to take humans to the moon in 2023.

Second Cousin: The moon landing never happened. It’s a conspiracy to keep us docile.

Me: I don’t think it’s working.

Another effort.

Me: How about those sports?

Hubbie: Agents have ruined professional sports! Back in the day, athletes played the damn game. Now, it’s, “Oh, I need an extra $20 million before I can throw a pitch.”

Okay then. Next.

Me: What fun things should we do for Christmas?

Brother-in-law: We should stop pandering to the commercialism of a pagan holiday that has no foundation of truth. Might as well celebrate rocks.

I tried a different tactic.

Me: A delicious roast turkey sure sounds good.

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