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M C J local life Behind the Scenes of ‘The Foreigner’

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idvale Arts Council (MAC) presented “The Foreigner” by Larry Shue on February 19-27. The play tells the story of Charlie Baker, a shy guest at Betty Meek’s fishing lodge. In order to spare Charlie from having to socialize with others, his friend “Froggy” LeSueur convinces everyone that Charlie is a foreigner who doesn’t speak English, and high jinks ensue.

But before audiences could enjoy that story onstage, another story took place behind the scenes. Bringing the world of “The Foreigner” to life required a great deal of work from a few very dedicated people.

“For this show we actually have a limited staff. We have a director, a stage manager, a set designer and a lighting tech. So there are basically six of us on the production side, and there are seven actors on stage,” Stephanie Johnson, president of the Midvale Arts Volunteer Council, said.

“We estimate that with our combined efforts it is going to take over 2,000 hours of volunteer work to put on this production. For our larger outside productions that number is almost triple.”

Many of those hours included rehearsals, which were held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights as well as Saturday mornings for about three to four hours each. “They have been rehearsing since Jan. 9, so it will be five weeks of rehearsals, one week of tech and then one week of performance,” Johnson said.

Long hours of extensive effort also went into building the sets, according to Melody Chapman, who produced the play. “It takes weeks to get this kind of thing done and get the set dressed so it is finished and looks like an actual bed and breakfast fishing lodge.”

“All of our actors are volunteer,” Johnson said. “We do pay our production team a very small stipend for time, but we kind of did the math and it turns out to be about a penny an hour. So we certainly don’t do it for the money.

All of this is done because we love bringing art to the community, and we cannot do what Melody and I do without volunteers who love to share their talents.”

The cast and crew members spoke of that love and how much they enjoy working in theater.

DeeDee Palmer, who was the stage manager and prop mistress for the play, said, “Some people think of theater as something else to do on the side. For me it literally has become my drive and what I love to do.”

Palmer has worked with MAC for five years and has been involved with nearly every production in that time. She shared her personal connection to the play: “This set reminds me of home, because a lot of the things we have as far as set dressing are from my parents’ house. So it’s nice to see all of those older, antique-looking things being incorporated into something that I love.”

For some of the actors, the show provided the fun of being someone else for a while and a chance to meet like-minded people.

“In reality, I’m a very shy person. I’m kind of timid; I have a hard time getting to know people,” actor Chris Kucera said. “The two things I really enjoy about it is at least for

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The cast of “The Foreigner” (left to right): Chris Henderson, Christopher Kucera, Tommy Kay, Jenner Bate, Jim Schroeder, (front) Nancy Jensen, Krystal Funk. - Red Mug Photography (Casey Matern)

the month or two or however long the rehearsals and performances are going on, I get to become part of a whole new family of people. \ Especially in small casts like this, you get very, very close. And then it’s an opportunity to go up on stage and be someone else. So for a little bit, I get to not be me.”

Actress Nancy Jensen agreed. “It’s a very interesting thing about a lot of actors; a lot of us are pretty shy [and] pretty reclusive, but we can get up there and do that because it’s not us,” she said. “We put on another persona, and we can do things that we couldn’t do in real life.”

Chapman said she particularly likes “The Foreigner” because she can relate to Charlie.

“I have social anxiety, believe it or not, being in theater, and the main character in the show also has anxiety being around other people. So it’s his way to come into an environment he’s uncomfortable with and be comfortable with it in the end because of all the great characters.”

Bruce Craven, who has been with MAC since its inception, as both an actor and a director, directed the play. He said his favorite thing being a director is “creating -- taking the words that the author has written and making them come to life. Sometimes maybe I interpret them different than another director, but it’s my interpretation, how I want to see it come to life, and trying to find the meaning behind the lines.”

“I’ve been lucky to be able to do a lot of things I’ve wanted to do,” Craven explained. “I got into directing because I just felt there were other stories to be told that sometimes other directors didn’t pick up on. I just wanted to make people feel good. I wanted to make people feel a rollercoaster of emotions no matter what the show. This is a comedy, but we have a love sto-

ry, we have tragedy, we have all different kinds of layers, so people feel an emotion when they come to this show—they’re not just sitting and watching funny things.”

A few of the actors had been in other productions of “The Foreigner,” while some were experiencing the play for the first time. All of the cast and crew members spoke of how much they liked the play.

“This is actually my third time doing ‘The Foreigner,’” actor Jenner Bate said. “Each time is a different role, so it’s kind of fun to play Charlie this time. I think the best thing about ‘The Foreigner’ is that it just tells a genuine story of somebody who was once very frightened and he’s forced to become something else, and to see that transition and the effect one person can have on the whole group.”

Actor Thomas Kulkus enjoyed the play’s humor and message. “The writing is so funny,” he said. “It’s so well written and it’s so well scripted. I’ve never actually seen it before or read the script before until auditions for this came about. It’s just a really sweet story, and it has a really strong message about acceptance and not seeing people for their definition necessarily, but for who they are. That’s something I really love about the script.”

Craven agreed. “There’s visual comedy, and there’s wordplay comedy,” he said. He also spoke of the play’s relatability. “There’s feelings of things we’ve all been in—we’ve all been in those uncomfortable positions, whether we’re on an airplane and we don’t want somebody to talk to us, or we just want to be left alone, and yet some personality is bigger than that and makes us talk and makes us part of that, wherever we are. And that’s what this show is. It’s slices of life that we all feel at one time or another.” l

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tarting at 20 months old, children can learn the basics of gymnastics at Galaxy Academy of Gymnastics. Held year round at the Copperview Recreation Center, the coed classes are divided by age group until the child reaches 6 years old. After that, the classes divide by ability.

The academy has been going on at Copperview Recreation Center since 1990 and has expanded to other recreation centers around the valley.

“It’s a fun recreation program that teaches correct gymnastics,” Rennly Williams, the owner and head coach of Galaxy Academy of Gymnastics, said.

“Kids can do gymnastics without paying exorbitant prices.”

Williams started teaching gymnastics at local high schools. She then started teaching at Copperview under another woman’s program. The program was then handed over to Williams. Under her guidance, the program has flourished and has expanded to four other recreation centers.

“People would move to different recreation centers, but they really liked my program, so they asked me come teach,” Williams said. “It’s really been word of mouth. They’ve all come to me.”

There are three basic levels in the program and three advanced levels. The first basic program, called Little Dippers, is for children ages 20 months to 3 years.

Williams said the class is a parent participation class where she not only teaches the young children crawling, rolling, jumping and balance but also teaches the parents how to spot their child.

“I teach them how to be mini coaches,” Williams said.

In addition to the gymnastic skills, the kids are also taught things like how to take turns and follow directions.

The next group is called Little Martians and is for kids ages 3 to 5 years old.

Williams said the class does a lot of the same things the Little Dipper class does

Young children learn the very basics of gymnastics at Galaxy Academy of Gymnastics.

but without parent involvement. The kids also learn how to do cartwheels and handstands. Props are also used to teach the kids how to complete the gymnastics.

The final basic level class is Shooting Stars and is for kids ages 6 and up.

“This is for more serious gymnastics,” Williams said.

The kids learn tricks on the balance beam and learn how to use the vault.

After the Shooting Stars class are the Comets, Rocketeers and Jedi-Gymnasts. These classes are advanced classes and are invitation only.

“The skills get more complicated,” Williams said. “They learn round-offs and back handsprings.”

Every year, all the classes except

the Little Dippers put on a program for parents.

“Each kid learns a routine and performs it in front of friends and family,” Williams said. “Afterward, they get a certificate and a trophy.”

If her students are interested in competing in an advanced level, Williams helps them find a more advanced program to enroll in.

One program Williams is eager to get started again is adaptive gymnastics.

This program is for kids with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Williams started it a few years ago, but there weren’t enough students to sustain the program. Williams said there has been renewed interest, so she hopes she will be able to start up the program again.

Each class is a seven-week, year- round program.

“As long as there is space, people can sign up any time,” Williams said.

For more information, visit galaxygymkids.com or call Williams at 801-8705511. l

M 2016 | P local life Midvale Seeks Utah Artists to Create Public Art Installation

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he Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Midvale is looking for Utah artists to create a public art installation in the Bingham Junction project area, located on the west side of the city. The area consists of 390 acres that have undergone significant redevelopment since 2009.

“The vision for this program is to have submissions from all of Utah,” Annaliese Eichelberger, redevelopment project manager for Midvale, said.

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proposals that include “two aesthetically pleasing, imaginative, and iconic monument signs that will be welcoming features for the City of Midvale.” The two installation locations will be located along 7200 South and 7800 South, east of the Jordan River.

“Public art is a key element to placemaking in a community,” Eichelberger said.

“Placemaking is important in residents having pride in the place they live. The RDA is excited to help in the beautification of Midvale.”

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Junction area, “the winning proposal must make a strong visual statement and use modern form and materials to create unique signage that establishes a sense of place.” The art installation should also reflect Midvale’s cultural diversity, meet all public safety standards and be constructed from weather-tested materials.

The Bingham Junction area currently “includes housing, retail, open space and a corporate office park.” The RDA has created the Bingham Junction Public Art Program “to provide opportunities to integrate public art into

private developments or public space within the project area.”

“One of the main goals for the project area is to ensure the long-term physical and economic vitality in the project area,” Eichelberger said. “Commissioning these welcome, gateway features to Midvale helps guide people to the area in a creative way.”

“The 2016 Call for Artists is the agency’s second public art offering,” Eichelberger said. “The agency believes that establishing gateways into Midvale can be artistic and helpful at the same time. This is the agency’s first commission of these types of welcome features. The 2015 public art piece, entitled ‘Rock Blossom’ is under construction near the Jordan River and FLSmidth, and is slated for completion by the first of March. When UTA expanded service and put in a station at Bingham Junction, the city, in conjunction with UTA, did an art installation on the platform.”

This public art program is managed and funded by the RDA. “However, since the RDA and the city share the same city council and board of directors, the city is involved as well,” Eichelberger said.

A design advisory board consisting of residents, RDA staff and a city council representative will select the winning proposal. Board members have been selected for their expertise related to the project and their willingness to serve the community. The design advisory board will make recommendations to the RDA regarding final approval on artist selection for each public art project.

Depending on the scope of the project and associated selection process, the design advisory board may select a short list of semifinalists who will be invited to interview and present a full proposal.

The total budget for this project is $80,000 including design, supplies, fabrication, installation and travel.

The application deadline is April 1, 2016, with a selection meeting scheduled between April 25 and April 29, 2016. Installation of the art project is expected to occur no later than Aug. 19, 2016.

More details about this project, along with application instructions, can be found at www. midvalecity.org. l

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M C J local life ‘First Date: The Musical’ Humorously Explains the Difficulty of Modern Dating idvale ity

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ver Valentine’s Day weekend, Midvale to make it to one performance. Bolt recently couples attended a play that helped remind returned from New York City where he was themselves how difficult dating in the modern auditioning for shows, but the cost of living era can be. “First Date: The Musical” was per- became too much. He is currently working on formed during the last two weeks of February his own personal project, which is a children’s at the Main Street Theatre in Midvale. television show on YouTube.

It was the first time the humorous musical Bolt said the hardest part of playing Aaron was performed in the state. Director and the- is being a convincing heterosexual male since ater owner Tammy Ross and her family saw Bolt himself is gay. the play on Broadway and fell in love with it.

“It’s just me on stage. A lot of Aaron is “We thought it was very well suited for me,” Bolt said. “I find a lot of Aaron in me.” our theater,” Ross said. “We thought it would Bolt’s favorite part of the play is the nerbe fun to bring it to Utah. It’s something that vousness between Aaron and Casey at the beyou don’t see every day.” ginning, but loves the final number between “First Date” tells the story of Aaron and the two.

Casey on a blind date at a restaurant. Aaron is Casey was played by Cassidy Ross, the a smart, shy, caring man who is not only ex- daughter of Tammy Ross. Cassidy was with tremely nervous but also carries the baggage Tammy when they saw “First Date” on Broadof an ex-fiance. Casey is a “serial dater” who way. is artsy and a little wild but is afraid of com“I told mom to do the show,” Cassidy Todd McRae plays a bad boy trying to seduce Casey, mitment. Using the other members of the cast said. “It’s one of my favorites.” played by Cassidy Ross. to represent people in their lives, the couple portrays some of weird elements of modern dating, such as The hardest part of the prodating someone outside your reliduction for Cassidy was memorizgion, Googling each other on social ing all the lines. The plot is driven media before the date, what to order by the dialogue of Aaron and Caon a first date depending on your sey. But Cassidy loved the music. gender (should women order salads “It’s way funny,” Cassidy said. and should guys order burgers) and “It’s dating way too accurate.” who should pick up the check. It also One of the most memorable deals with being put in the dreaded characters was Reggie, Casey’s friend-zone, a platonic area where no gay best friend who keeps callromance is possible, having a friend ing her, offering a chance to bail call you on a date to give you an exout of the date. After not answercuse to “bailout” and the overall fear ing her phone three times, Reggie of commitment. ends up rushing to the date to save Aaron was played by Dustin Casey from a certain death that Bolt, a resident of West Valley City. he has imagined has happened to He previously stepped into the role her. Reggie was played by Todd of Schroder during “You’re a Good McRae. McRae described Reggie Man, Charlie Brown” at the theater Older sister Lauren, played by Maggie Goertzen, gives dating advice to Casey, as a super-flamboyant head-case when the original actor was unable played by Cassidy Ross. with an overactive imagination.

“He’s a lot of fun,” McRae said.

While Reggie was the audience’s favorite, McRae enjoyed playing a bad boy rocker, a figment of Casey’s imagination, who tries to convince her to always go for the bad boy even though they treat her like garbage.

“He’s closer to who I am,” McRae said, referencing the rocker vibe, not the scumbag essence. “I get up and act ridiculous. It’s a blast.”

The hardest part of the production for McRae was memorizing the cues, because the majority of the play is dialogue between Aaron and Casey.

“You have to pretend not to be listening [on stage] while listening for the time to put on a costume or pick up a prop,” McRae said.

The Main Street Theatre’s next production is Chicago happening in April. Tammy said the theater is also planning on a few kids’ Gabe, played by Seth Tibbetts, gives dating advice to Aaron, played by Dustin Bolt. Cassidy Ross played Casey, productions coming soon. l Aaron’s date.

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Husky HOPE Squads: Offering Support and Friendship at Hillcrest High School

By Stephanie Lauritzen | stephanie@mycityjournals.com

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an a high school club help reduce bullying and raise suicide-prevention awareness, all while making school a happier environment? The newly formed HOPE Squad at Hillcrest High School believes it can. The club is a newcomer to Hillcrest this year, but school counselors, administration and students believe they’ve found a new way to help students feel safe and accepted.

“We would like to see the culture of the school shift to being a more proactive studentbody – one that is more accepting of others by being more supportive and friendly,” Hillcrest counselor Lisa Gardner said.

HOPE Squads are part of a larger organization, Hope 4 Utah, a suicide-prevention organization dedicated to helping schools and communities reduce student suicides by teaching students to recognize signs of suicidal behavior in their peers and reporting their concerns to adults. Founder Dr. Greg Hudnall created the program in 2005 after noticing the high rate of student suicides in the Provo School District; on average the district lost one to two students to suicide each year. After implementing HOPE Squads and community-based prevention measures, Provo School District reported zero student suicides from 2005-2013.

Husky Hope Squad members.

At Hillcrest, faculty and administrators believe adopting the HOPE Squads and emphasizing suicide-prevention techniques represents a natural continuation of the training Gardner and fellow counselors John Oliver

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“We are trained in suicide awareness and prevention, so it is a natural fit for us to want to implement this program and work with students that have this specific need, and train students to know how to help their peers.

It is also an opportunity for us as counselors to get to know more of the students at Hillcrest and interact with them in fun and positive environment,” Gardner said.

Seneka Smith, the student president of this year’s HOPE Squad, sees her participation as “an opportunity to make a positive difference in fellow student’s lives.”

Gardner emphasizes that while HOPE Squad is a student group, the students are not expected to replace trained counselors. She identifies the goals for HOPE Squad members as: • Increase the knowledge of suicide warming signs • Create positive relationships among student peers and faculty • Break the code of silence – train students not to keep deadly secrets • Raise awareness and acceptance for students to seek help from a trusted adult • Reduce self-destructive behavior and reduce suicide • Educate students and parents about community mental health Students were chosen to participate in the HOPE Squads after a schoolwide survey in which fellow students nominated up to three peers as people they could trust and talk to comfortably. Hudnall visited Hillcrest to pro-

vide information and training materials regarding the program, and all HOPE Squad students and faculty advisors attended a full-day training session led by counselors.

Michael Young, HOPE Squad vice president, believes that students are especially attuned to helping their peers. “It’s exciting to help those that are struggling, especially when many of us have overcome similar challenges,” he said. His ideas are reinforced by the Hope 4 Utah organization, which identifies teens as particularly effective in noticing warning signs in their peers since “they spend so much time together and are able to recognize when someone is acting differently. Evidence-based research shows that seven out of 10 adolescents experiencing depressive or suicidal thoughts will confide in a friend or trusted peer before approaching an adult.”

So far, the program seems to be working in schools throughout Utah, with over 250 students referred to services in Provo City School District alone. Since founding HOPE 4 Utah and organizing HOPE Squads in dozens of Utah Schools, Hudnall has testified before the United States Surgeon General on suicide rates in Utah. In 2013, he was invited to present his research in Washington, D.C., to the Department of Health and Human Services. l

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s I write this newsletter I can’t see much since we are in the midst of one of the worst inversions we have ever experienced. Snow on the ground traps the cold air and it is trapped by the warm air above. We have had many red days indicating severe health risks to those who with health problems. We are asked to minimize our driving so please carpool, use mass transit, and to stay inside rather than running and exercising outside. This extremely cold air is also very dangerous for pets. They should have protective shelters and be given adequate food and water with frozen water replaced frequently. It is also important when there are cold and snowy walkways that walks be shortened to prevent frostbite on the pads of their feet. Since this letter will not reach you until the first of March, I hope the advice can be used next year.

Assuming that spring will come, we can begin looking forward to preparing for our Spring planting and recovering from a very difficult winter. Midvale has a spring cleanup that will allow you to put out green waste, garden debris, and will include bulky waste as well. One the complaints we receive from many neighborhoods is that shrubs and bushes are allowed to grow over the sidewalks forcing pedestrians to walk in the road ways. This would be a good time to trim plantings back. The green waste branches must be bundled and no longer than four feet in length.

Bulky waste includes furniture, appliances, and refrigerators; however, the refrigerators must be tagged indicating that Freon has been removed.

You will get more detailed information in your March utility bill from Midvale City.

A special thanks to all of you who kept the snow off of your sidewalks. Thanks, too, to all who helped neighbors especially those who could not shovel their own walks. Each of you made a difference as people walked to school, to work, to

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Mayor JoAnn B. Seghini businesses or to light rail stations. We welcome the snow and the water it will supply but we still need to monitor our water use. Some years are wet, others are dry. As we move into spring and summer make sure that you don’t overwater your properties. For more information on water conservation you might like to visit the Conservation Garden Park at8275 South 1300 West in West Jordan. You can get information about water conservation as well as learning how native plants and flowers can be used to make flowers and shrubs become part of your landscape while using less water as they do well in our high desert environment.

Like all of you, I am looking forward to Spring. Thank you all for helping us to get through a difficult winter.

Kelly Ortega Recognized as Midvale City Employee of the Year for 2015

n January 19, 2016 at Midvale City Council Meeting, Mayor Seghini and City Council recognized Kelly Ortega as the Midvale City Employee of the Year for 2015. They expressed their sincere appreciation for her dedication and loyalty to the City.

Kelly Ortega has been selected by the Midvale City Employees Association, from Midvale City employees nominated by their peers to be honored as Midvale City’s Employee of the Year for 2015.

Kelly Ortega has been employed by Midvale City for 17 years in the Public Works Department and has worked hard to maintain the City Park, City Cemetery and other facilities

within Midvale City.

Kelly is recognized for her ability to fulfill her responsibilities with competence, dedication, and professionalism. She has proven to be a great source of knowledge sharing her years of experience with other employees.

Kelly’s fellow employees recognize her as a very loyal and dedicated employee who is always willing to lend a helping hand.

Kelly is a Midvale resident and is known for her many hours of hard work and dedication to Midvale City. She is a great asset to Midvale.

Congratulations Kelly on a job well done!

March 13, 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Starts When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, March 13, 2016, 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 13, 2016, 3:00:00 AM local daylight time instead Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from Standard Time during the summer months, and back again in the fall, in order to make better use of natural daylight.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 13, 2016 than the day before.

There will be more light in the evening.

November 6, 2016 - Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 6, 2016 than the day before.

There will be more light in the morning.

Records have shown that the phrase “spring forward, fall back” has been in use at least as far back as the early 20th century. For example, the “Heppner Gazette-Times” (October 28, 1928) printed a notice stating “Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, October 31. Remember to set your clocks back one hour, ‘Spring forward – Fall Back!’”.

Midvale Bulk and Green Waste Pick-up

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uring the 4 weeks of April, Midvale City will have Ace Disposal pick up both bulk waste items, and green waste items that are too big to fit in the normal residential trash cans. Pick up will begin on Monday, April 4 and end Thursday, April 28 2016. Green waste will be the first to be picked up, followed by bulk waste. All items for pick up must be placed out on the curbside prior to 7 a.m. on the Monday of your specified week. More information, and a map showing pick-up dates is available online at www.midvalecity.org, and will also be sent via mail with your March utility bill.

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Midvale Arts Council Message

7000 SOUTH TRAFFIC SHIFT AND LANE CLOSURES TO START IN FEBRUARY OVERVIEW

Crews will upgrade storm drains on 7000 South between 1300 West and the Jordan River from February through summer 2016. The work includes removing and replacing pipes under the westbound lanes and a box culvert near the Jordan River. This project will improve roadway drainage and enhance safety for drivers.

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xciting things are happening with the Midvale Arts Council. Thanks to so much support in our community, we received a $25,000 grant from Levitt Pavillions to enhance our FREE summer concert series. The grant is contingent upon us raising matching funds so we are asking for your help again. Please consider making a donation to the Midvale Arts Council, no amount is too small! Every little bit helps. Utah’s annual day of giving is March 31. That would be a perfect time to make your donation. Your donation may help us get extra money to keep producing our amazing theatrical productions and free concerts. Visit www.

LoveUTGiveUT.org to set up your donation,

or talk with a member of the arts council or visit our website www.midvalearts.com and click on the “donate” button. Our exciting lineup for the concerts will be announced at a later date. Watch for it!

We are also kick starting a Capital Campaign to make needed improvements to the Midvale Outdoor Stage in the Park. This is a huge undertaking and will take all of us to pull it off. We will be having a silent auction during our summer musical. If you have something you would like to donate for the auction, please contact a member of the arts council or message us on Facebook or on our website.

During construction, 7000 South will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Heavy delays are expected, and drivers should use alternate routes.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A long-term traffic shift is scheduled to start as early as Tuesday, Feb. 16, and last for approximately four months.

Work Zone

○ Westbound lanes will be closed, and all traffic will be shifted to the eastbound lanes. ○ Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. ○ The traffic shift will be in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week, due to open trenches in the roadway.

• The speed limit will be reduced to 40 mph through the work zone.

• Delays of up to one hour are expected and use of alternate routes is recommended.

• Driveway and business access will be limited on 7000 South. The project team will work closely with property owners to maintain one open access at all times.

• Left turns will be limited in the project area to keep traffic moving.

• Crews will work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• Residents and businesses may experience occasional noise, dust and vibration during work hours.

STAY INFORMED

Contact the project team with questions or comments by calling the project hotline at 888-528-WORK (9675) or by emailing construction@wjordan.com.

For more information, view Road Alerts on the West Jordan City website, WJordan.com. For real-time traffic updates, visit the UDOT Traffic website at udottraffic.utah.gov or download the UDOT Traffic App from Google Play or iTunes.

Please note: construction schedules are subject to change due to weather and equipment.

HOTLINE 888-528-WORK(9675)

EMAIL construction@wjordan.com

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Employee Spotlight

Property Taxes – An Overview

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ith the exception of state-assessed properties, county assessors value all taxable real property, personal property and motor vehicles which collectively are referred to as locally assessed property. The Property Tax Division of the State Tax Commission values utilities, mines and railroads, which are referred to collectively as centrally assessed property.

All taxable property in Utah is valued at 100 percent of its fair market value, based upon its location and status as of January 1st of each year.

Fair market value less any exemptions equals taxable value. Taxable value is the value against which the tax rate is applied to compute taxes charged.

Currently, primary residential properties receive a 45% exemption. Primary residential property is any dwelling used as a person’s primary residence, including condominiums, apartments and rental property, and includes up to one acre of land. The taxable value of all other properties, except some agricultural land, is assessed at 100% of fair market value.

Tax rates are expressed as a percentage of taxable value. Rates are set under a process known as “Truth in Taxation”, which requires public notice and hearings in the event a taxing entity plans to increase its property tax revenues above the previous year’s revenue exclusive of revenue from new growth.

The following figure summarizes the distribution of state-wide property tax revenue in 2014.

The following is the average tax rate for Salt Lake County during the last ten years.

2005 – 0.014494 2009 – 0.013043 2013 – 0.015808

2006 – 0.013180 2010 – 0.014907 2014 – 0.015224

2007 – 0.011650 2011 – 0.015197

2008 – 0.011183 2012 – 0.015376

The following is an example of a 2015 property tax bill for a Midvale City resident: Market value on 1/1/2015 $200,000 Residential exemption (45%) ($90,000) Taxable value $110,000 2015 Tax rate 0.014791 Property tax amount $1,627.01 (110,000 x 0.014791)

The following figure summarizes the distribution of property tax revenue in 2015 for a Midvale City resident.

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SL County Special Districts

Information contained in this article was taken from the Utah State Tax Commission’s 2014 Annual Statistical Report (A copy of the full report can be obtained at http://propertytax. utah.gov/library/pdf/statistics/yearendreports/2014annual.pdf).

Sherri Timmerman Benefits Coordinator

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herri has been a part of the Midvale City team since October of 2003 when she started as a part time cashier. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and has completed several courses to stay up to date with the latest information in Human Resources.

As the Benefits Coordinator Sherri’s responsibilities include a wide variety of duties.

She manages payroll which involves collecting timecards, checking their accuracy correcting all discrepancies, and processing checks for all employees in a timely manner. She organizes the Benefits Fair and works diligently with providers to make sure employees are well taken care of. Sherri meets with new employees to give them all the information they need in regards to payroll and benefits as well as assisting existing employees with questions, concerns or problems. She is an invaluable asset to the City and is always willing to go the extra mile for Midvale City’s employees.

When asked the following question, Sherri’s responses were: What do your colleagues think of you? They feel comfortable speaking with me and asking questions.

Tell me about the last time you did the right thing and nobody saw? I cleaned out the breakroom fridge.

Would you rather be liked or respected? Respected.

What did you want to grow up to be when you were a kindergartener? Psychiatrist.

If you had to be an animal, which one and why? Panda, they are so cute!

Who is your favorite super hero? Underdog.

If you were an animated character who would you be? Yosemite Sam. Star Wars or Star Trek? Who cares?

What song best fits your leadership style? Under Pressure by Queen feat. David Bowie.

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Road Closure Announcement

TAPP Construction will be replacing the bridge deck on the bridge over the Salt Lake & Jordan Canal on Larchwood Drive. The location is roughly 690 East Larchwood Drive (6755 S.). STAPP Construction will mobilize and begin demolition January 25, at which time Larchwood Drive will be closed at that location. The closure will remain in effect until the later part of April. Please see the attached map showing the exact location.

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tions, please e-mail Keith Ludwig, PE, Midvale City Engineer, at kludwig@midvale.com

Unified Police Message

he U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and participating Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake are coordinating a nationwide drug “take-back” day on April 30th from 10 am to 2 pm. This one-day event will provide residents with no cost anonymous collection of unwanted and expired medicines.

It’s a great time to clean out your med-

icine cabinet! Protect our kids, families and environment by properly disposing of your unwanted and expired medicines. Medicines in the home are a leading cause of accidental poisoning and flushed or trashed medicines can end up polluting our waters. Rates of prescription drug abuse are alarmingly high - over half of teens abusing medicines get them from a family member or friend, including the home medicine cabinet, and often without their knowledge.

What if I miss this event, what I can do?

For the safety of our kids, families and environment, some communities, pharmacies, and law enforcement are paying for temporary ongoing take-back programs to help you properly dispose of unwanted and expired medicines in your homes until a permanent statewide program is in place.

Experts agree: Take-back programs are the first choice. Law enforcement, public health, and environmental professionals stand united in support of take-back programs, such as the DEA’s take-back event on Saturday, September 27th, as the safest and most responsible way to dispose of unwanted and expired medicines to protect your family and to protect our waters.

Although needed, events like this aren’t a permanent solution. The DEA’s National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day is a great one-time opportunity, but it provides only a band-aid solution to an ongoing need. Year-round programs are required to ensure families in Washington have ongoing access to safe disposal of unwanted and expired medicines.

Funding to provide a permanent solution is still needed. A dedicated and adequate source of funding is needed to provide our communities with a secure and environmentally sound option for disposal of leftover medicines.

The Unified Police of Greater Salt Lake has drug drop off boxes at the following Police substations: Midvale 7912 S Main St, Herriman 13272 S 5600 W, Holladay 4570 S 2300 E, Kearns 4250 W 5415 S, Magna 8537 W 2700 S, Millcreek 1580 E 3900 S, Riverton 12810 S Redwood Rd., and Taylorsville 2600 W Taylorsville Blvd. They are open 8am to 5pm Monday – Friday except holidays.

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Midvale Elementary PTA Thanks Families with Dinner and a Movie

By Kelly Cannon | kelly@mycityjournals.com

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ver 300 people piled into Midvale Elementary to enjoy a family dinner and movie night hosted by the PTA. In its fourth year, the annual event was hosted on Jan. 28.

“It’s a free dinner to all families who have students who go to Midvale [Elementary],” Leezell Watts, Midvale Elementary PTA president, said.

Watts explained the purpose of the event is to express gratitude to families in the community.

“We want to say thank you to the parents for the support over the past year,” Watts said.

The evening started with a quick dinner served by PTA volunteers. Every year, pizza and soda are served with a cookie as dessert.

This year, the PTA showed “Minions” in two separate rooms, one in Spanish with English subtitles and one in English with Spanish subtitles. Midvale Elementary is a dual-language immersion school with Spanish as the target language. In years past, the PTA has shown “The Muppets” and “The Lorax.”

The dinner and movie night used to be held in September outside on playing fields.

For the past two years, the event has been held in January indoors due to greater numbers.

“We’ve had more success doing it in January than we ever did having it in September,” Watts said.

Stacey Fugal and her husband brought their three kids to the dinner and movie night.

Her 7-year-old daughter, Krista, attends the second grade.

“My kids wanted to see ‘Minions,’” Fugal said, explaining none of them had seen it before.

Fugal and her family attended the event last year but had to leave before the movie

started. She found out about the event through email and the fact her daughter has not stopped talking about it for weeks.

Kim Grove, a third-grade teacher at Midvale Elementary, brought her son, Zayden, who also attends the school, to the event.

Zayden also had not seen “Minions.”

“He’s really excited to see it,” Grove said.

As a teacher, Grove said these types of PTA events are very important for the community.

“It really builds a sense of community,” Grove said. “And that sense of community makes us feel more bonded and makes for a better family atmosphere.”

The Family Dinner and Movie Night is just one of several different PTA events held over the school year. During Halloween, the PTA hosted a pumpkin parade where students carved and painted pumpkins that were then put on display for the rest of the school to see. Throughout the year, the PTA also hosts spirit nights where students and their families are encouraged to eat out at specific restaurants such as Pizza Pie Cafe or Chick-fil-A. The restaurants are decorated for the schools.

Other PTA events include a book fair held in February during parent/teacher conferences.

The PTA will also provide dinner for teachers during those evenings. In April, there will be a week dedicated to staff appreciation where teachers and staff members will receive gifts and goodies throughout the week.

The biggest event is the annual carnival, which also functions as the PTA’s main fundraiser. The carnival is scheduled for the end of the school year on May 26. l

Families gather together to enjoy family movie night at Midvale Elementary. – Cheryl Anthony

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Tax planning is what sets Block Advisors apart. Instead of simply preparing taxes, they prepare taxpayers. That is exactly what they mean when they say “customized solutions” and “strategies that go beyond the return.” They work hard to understand your life, and set a customized course to achieve your best financial outcome. With a one-on-one relationship with a dedicated advisor from year to year, you can know that they comprehend your financial goals and your priorities and have your best interest in mind.

Everyone must do their taxes, and H&R Block provides that much needed service. Not only that, they have the expertise and history behind them in order to get maximum refund results. Visit www.hrblock.com or call 800-HRBLOCK to learn more. You can also drop by one of the following Block Advisor locations to see what they can do for you: 3438 East 9400 South, Salt Lake City; 645 East 400 South, Salt Lake City; 3865 Wasatch Boulevard, Salt Lake City. l

The Midvale Stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Invite You to attend the Easter Presentation of Handel’s Messiah

March 20, 2016 7:00 PM Union Middle School 615 East 8000 South

Please join with us to celebrate the Birth, Death and Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.

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ooking for ways to help your elementary school student manage stress at school? Or maybe you’re struggling with a high schooler who just can’t seem to make it to fourth period each day. For families with students in the Canyons School District, the Canyons Family Center offers parents and students a variety of courses and counseling services at no cost. Their goal? “Help families of all kinds-and The Canyons Family Center is located at Copperview Elementary School with all kinds of challenges – discover gentle and genuine avenues to assist skills that can work throughout a student’s each other, connect with each other and learn schooling. I recently heard from the parent of from each other.” a former elementary student, who is now in Jr. Dr. Sarah Harward teaches the Effective High and still utilizing the stress management Parenting course at the Canyons Family Cen- skills we worked on in class.” ter. As a school psychologist, she focuses on Dr. Lane Valum, the Canyons District working with “with educators, parents and oth- school psychologist coordinator and director er professionals to create safe, healthy and sup- of the Family Canyons Center, believes the portive learning environments for all students services and classes offered are a direct rethat strengthen connections between home and sponse to needs of the community. “Because school.” She brings the same expertise to her the center is run by school psychologists, we classes at the Canyons Family Center, where have a greater understanding of what families she works with parents and caregivers on de- need. We want to help parents access additionveloping positive parenting strategies. al services and help work with school staff,” “Over the six-week course we discuss the Valum said. Valum notes that all the classes are building blocks of child development, patterns taught after work hours, which respects parent of behavior, motivation, reinforcement, conse- schedules and doesn’t take students out of their quences and ultimately gain more insight on academic classes during the day. how to ‘get your children to mind without losWhat are some of the challenges Valum ing yours.’ By collaborating, we troubleshoot sees in schools? “There appears to be an inand problem-solve strategies in order to devel- crease of students struggling to self-regulate op a foundation of good habits in your children and manage their emotions and behaviors that will lead to independence and self-con- in the classroom, and being patient with the trol,” Harward said. rigors of the school day,” Valum said. “By Sometimes the challenges that bring par- taking parenting classes or behavior manageents and students to the Canyons Family Cen- ment classes through the center, parents and ter are less obvious than a student acting out in students can expand on a plan of action develclass. Angela Bate also works as a school psy- oped by the school and work on collaborating chologist while teaching stress management on the home front to make sure that the skills classes geared toward students. Bate notes that that work at school are in harmony with what often the child who needs the most help man- works at home.” aging stress is the student who “seems great at Valum also recognizes a need to teach stuschool with lots of friends but struggles with dents effective social skills, especially in the internal anxiety and lots of worry. Often, we school setting. focus on external problems that are easy to “Students need to learn how to utilize see, so we miss the student who may be shy or friendships and practice problem-solving overlooked but still performing well.” skills,” Valum said. “So much of academic For these students, Bate focuses on teach- learning is based on collaboration and group ing a variety of strategies to be used in a va- work. We help parents recognize strategies riety of settings, allowing students to manage they can do at home to help students develop stress or anxiety based on their own needs and these skills.” circumstances.

The Canyons Family Center is located “We start by teaching basic breathing tech- at Copperview Elementary School, and transniques. It’s a great place to start since we are lation services are available. In addition to already breathing, so we might as well make it classes, the center offers individual and famiwork for us in reducing worry or stress,” Bate ly-based counseling as well as support groups said. “We really focus on developing simple for students and parents. l

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Hillcrest Wins State Drill Team Title

By Ron Bevan | ron@mycityjournals.com

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drought of state titles at Hillcrest High School was squashed Feb. 6 when the Huskies drill team took home the overall drill team state 4A title. And Hillcrest captured the title despite going up against two reigning state champions.

Hillcrest made it past the preliminary state round Feb. 4 at Utah Valley University, in a new format for the drill competition. The top 16 teams compete in the preliminary round, and the best nine teams move on to the final competition the final day.

“Hillcrest has always been very successful in drill team,” Hillcrest coach Chelsea Divine said. “We have finished in the top five for the last 25 years.”

The Huskies have won six drill team titles, including a title in 2009 which proved to be the school’s last state trophy in any competition.

But to win this year, the Huskies had to beat Bountiful, which had won the six previous state drill championships. They also had to beat Uintah, which was last year’s 3A champion.

“We felt honored to be able to compete with program that have so much history,” Divine said.

Divine is a former Hillcrest drill team member and is in her second year coaching the Huskies. She had previously coached for three years at Brighton, although she wasn’t on the teaching staff.

“I took the Brighton job while I was still attending the University of Utah,” Divine said. “My sister was on the team, and I wanted to try coaching drill.

During my first year as a coach I knew I also wanted to be a teacher as well. So when a teaching and coaching position opened up at Hillcrest, I knew it was perfect for me. It was like coming home.”

Divine gets help from her former coach, Brenda Searle, who helps as cocoach.

Known mostly as the halftime entertainment of high school football and basketball games, the drill team also has its own competitions throughout the year. The team learns a variety of performances but hones three throughout the year to present at the state competition. The team is judged in three types of competition: dance, drill and character.

The military routine is typically what people think of when it comes to a drill team: presicion formations done mostly in a marching mode. Dance is more technical and consists of a lot of creativity and choreography.

“Our dance routine is such a passionate one for our girls,” Divine said. “We did it to the song ‘He Lives in You’ from the ‘Lion King’ off Broadway. It helps us to honor the Hillcrest tradition while inspiring our girls that they can build their own legacy.”

Character has more novelty involved in its performance and also usually includes props, from hats and canes to large movable structures.

“The character category asks the girls to portray a character and challenges the girls in such a fun way,” Divine said. “They not only have to dance fabulously, but they also have to tell a story through their movement and facial expressions in order to completely entertain the audience.”

Hillcrest took the state title by finish first in dance, second in military and second in

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et ready for big laughs and unexpected love as Desert Star Playhouse kicks off its 2016 Season with “My Valley Fair Lady: Get Me to the Mall on Time!” is hilarious parody for the whole family, which opened Jan. 7 at Desert Star Playhouse.

“My Valley Fair Lady” is a comedic farce full of romance, outrageous characters, and the timeless conflict of East side vs West side. Sparks fly when Jenna Doohickey, a tough girl from West Valley City, enlists the help of nerdy British professor Phineas Philpot, to help turn her into a “proper” lady so she can win the object of her heart’s desire, Freddy Huffington. Aided by their new friend Colonel Flanders, the professor will stop at nothing to merge the worlds of East and West. But will Jenna’s new found propriety be all it’s cracked up to be?

Written by Ben E. Millet and directed by Scott Holman, “My Valley Fair Lady” runs Jan. 7 through March 19. The evening also includes another of Desert Star’s signature musical olios following the show. The Salute to American Bandstand Olio will feature some of your favorite songs, with a unique and always hilarious, Desert Star twist!

Desert Star audiences can enjoy gourmet pizza, fresh wraps, burgers, scrumptious desserts, and other finger foods as well as a full selection of so drinks, smoothies and a large array of iced and hot steamers and coffees while they watch the show. Food is available from an á la carte menu and is served right at your table.

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David N. Sundwall, M.D. Selected to Lead Rocky Mountain Care

New Chief Medical Officer brings a wealth of experience

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ocky Mountain Care, the leading transitional rehabilitation community in the Western United States, has appointed David N. Sundwall, M.D. as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Dr. Sundwall will provide dedicated leadership as the organization moves into its next level of development. He will focus on improving our overall abilities, quality of care, best practices and quality measures.

Dr. Sundwall is currently a Professor of Public Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine, and has considerable experience in the healthcare field including having served as the Executive Director of the Utah Department of Health for six years [2005-2011]. In this capacity, he has the responsibility of overseeing 1,000 employees and managing a $2 billion budget.

His leadership will be invaluable as RMC continues to position itself as a leader in the industry, offering high-quality programs for all people entrusted to their care. RMC is

known for creating an environment that treats patients and family members with kindness, integrity, respect and dignity.

As CMO, Dr. Sundwall will provide medical oversight and expertise to the Rocky Mountain Care’s Medical Directors and deliver strategic guidance on the implementation of innovative clinical programs to position RMC as a trailblazer in healthcare. His leadership will build on the more than 20 years of individualized care that has earned RMC the reputation of being a trusted member of the communities they serve.

Dr. Sundwall has considerable experience in health policy and administration at the national level. He lived for 24 years in the Washington, D.C. area, working in both Executive and Legislative branches of the federal government, as well as in leadership positions in the private sector. Throughout his career, he maintained a medical license and volunteered in public health clinics, providing primary care to medically underserved

populations.

Dr. Sundwall has served on a number of boards and councils throughout his career and is currently on the Board of Directors for Senior Whole Health [based in Boston, Mass.], the Maliheh Free Clinic, the University of Utah School of Dentistry National Advisory Committee, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Health and Safety Committee, David Eccles School of Business Masters in Health Administration Advisory Council, and the Salt Lake Advisory Board for Zions Bank.

He is board certified in internal medicine and family practice, and works as a primary care physician in a Utah public health clinic two half-days each week. In 2014, Dr. Sundwall was chosen as Utah Doctor of the Year by the Utah Medical Association, and was honored by a proclamation by Gov. Gary R. Herbert at the state capitol. l

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Birthday Music I Can Hear – 11 Birthday Freebies for Restaurants and Shopping

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appy birthday! “It’s scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.” “Age is just a number, in your case a really high one.” “You think age is funny? Wait until you look in the mirror.”

Is it that time of year again where you open your Facebook page to find a barrage of jabs from family and friends who figure a digital greeting means more than a card and cake?

Well guess what? I have a digital birthday surprise for you too.

Whether you are 40, 50 or inching up on the world of 60 and beyond, getting another year older does have some perks, and I’m not talking about ordering off the senior menu at Denny’s, or the loss of hearing most distinguished adults can’t escape. I’m talking about Utah’s favorite “F” word…FREE! There are dozens of companies out there just waiting to send you a free gift for your birthday – restaurants that want to feed you and stores that want to give you freebies or money to spend. Here are 11 birthday freebies that topped my list.

Professional Nails & Spa Pedicure Services

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*Kmart and Sears: Join the Shop Your Way Birthday Club and you will receive a special gift on your birthday. Mine was $10 to spend in the store. Plus, when you register your kids, they’ll get $5 in birthday bucks, a birthday crown, happy birthday certificate and a birthday fun pack. *Ulta Beauty: Sign up for the Ulta Rewards Program and get a special birthday surprise.

Last year mine was an exclusive lipstick that sells for $18. *Sephora: Get a FREE gift from Sephora on your birthday. Last year mine was a beauty product valued at $25. *Aveda: Join their birthday program and receive FREE exclusive offer on your birthday. Last year mine was a bottle of an essential oil. *Victoria’s Secret: Sign up for emails and receive special gift for your birthday. In past years this has been a $10 gift card. *Kohls: Sign up for YES2YOU rewards and get a $10 Kohls gift card for your birthday.

*Famous Footwear: Sends rewards members a $5 gift card. Last year that bagged me a free pack of socks. *Red Robin: Receive a free certificate for a burger for your birthday. *Noodles and Company: Will give you a free bowl of noodles. *Shula’s 347 Grill (West Valley City): Will send you a complimentary entrée with the purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value. *Boondocks: Birthday Club members enjoy an unlimited FREE pass!

Cashing in on the goods is easy; you simply join each company’s monthly emails.

A little tip, these emails can be cumbersome.

My advice is to join only the companies you enjoy hearing from and don’t stash them away for just your birthday. Most of these companies send out special coupons during other times of the year too. Lastly, make sure you are signing up for their actual birthday club and not just their monthly newsletter;

some of them require different forms. You can find dozens more and links to each of the forms on www.coupons4utah.com/birthday.

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