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Sandy City Honors Former Councilmember Dennis Tenney for 28 Years of Service

By Stacy Nielsen

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Alta Ready for First Year in 4A Basketball

By Ron Bevan / ron@mycityjournals.com

Alta senior Christian Grow looks for a way to attack on offense in a recent Hawk boys basketball game.

Taking the ball inside is part of senior Christian Hale’s game for the Alta Hawks boys basketball game.

Junior guard Conner Fulton is the leading scorer for the Alta Hawks boys basketball team.

“We still try to attack when we can, but we have become a more outside shooting team.”

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xperience could play a factor in how well the Alta Hawks boys basketball team does this season. The Hawks have returned seven seniors to this year’s varsity squad, and assistant coach Curtis Hill hopes the large senior contingent will produce region wins.

“These are seven athletes who have come up playing basketball together,” Hill said. “They know each other and feed off each other.”

Alta’s senior class includes Neema Namdar, Christian Hale, Jacob Armstrong, Brayden Keim, Zack Bunkel, Braxton Kerr and Christian Grow. All but Kerr and Grow were on last year’s squad.

“Kerr has never played for us,” Hill said. “He is the quarterback for our football team and would have come out last year, but had a knee injury that sidelined him. We are glad to have him this year. He is a great athlete and gives us everything he has.”

Although Grow played for Alta as a freshman and a sophomore, he sat out last season to recover from injuries.

“Grow stepped away from basketball for a year because of concussion injuries stemming from sophomore basketball,” Hill said. “It is great to have him back. He is a great kid and a great leader.”

Namdar has taken on the leadership role of the team as a returning

starter. He is the second leading scorer with 184 points, trailing behind junior guard Conner Fulton’s 198 tallies. The pair of guards is a threat with the long ball. Namdar has hit 42 treys while Fulton has 29.

“Our game this year has changed from what we have been known as in the past,” Hill said. “We used to like an attack oriented game with a mix of inside play. We still try to attack when we can, but we have become a more outside shooting team. Namdar is a great outside shooter so we take advantage of his abilities.”

The first year in the 4A ranks has been a mixed bag for Alta. After opening with a key 61-46 win over 5A’s Davis High School and a 62-55 victory at Juan Diego, the Hawks traded wins for every loss prior to region play.

Alta picked up a key 52-50 overtime victory over 5A Pleasant Grove to end the pre-season at 5-5.

But region play hasn’t been friendly to the Hawks. Alta lost to crosstown rival Corner Canyon, 44-59, Jan. 8 and then to Provo, 48-66, before picking up its first region win in a 66-55 victory over Orem.

The Hawks will continue region play with nine more games, culminating Feb. 23 at Timpview. l

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Sandy City Honors Former Councilmember Dennis Tenney for 28 Years of Service

By Stacy Nielsen | Stacy@mycityjournals.com

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andy City honored former councilmember Dennis Tenney for his 28 years of service. Tenney was first elected in November 1987 to serve District 2 and continued to represent the district until this last election when Maren Barker won the seat.

Tenney is a graduate from Brigham Young University with a degree in Latin American studies and political science. He received a master’s degree from the American Thunderbird School of International Management and by trade is an international business consultant.

He was honored for his accomplishments and years of service to city by his peers and by his family this past January.

“I have learned so much from you, and really do appreciate and love you,” council chair Kris Nichol said.

“I don’t think anyone has tried harder to react to the concerns and the requests of the residents of Sandy as Dennis has. He has been on one side of an issue until his constituents came out and changed his mind. We have appreciated his example and his ability to try to take care of people,” councilmember Steve Fairbanks said

ON THE COVER “You have been a mentor, and someone I looked up to and admired. I hope to use those lessons in my next four years,” councilmember Chris McCandless said.

“I want you to know that Dennis is probably one of the closest friends I had on the council, and he has been a great liaison for the Sandy Club,” councilmember Saville said.

“I appreciate [Tenney’s] passion for constituents and have seen you bend over backwards to try to help, even one,” office director Mike Applegarth said.

Amanda, Tenney’s daughter was only seven when her dad first sat on the council.

“I remember when I was in college that I was so into the news and into politics. My dad always taught us to be true to who we were and to stand for what we believed in.”

“I am so grateful to him. He was never afraid to be the lone vote, even if it wasn’t the most politically correct. He wanted to do what was right for the constituents and for the city. I am thankful for his lifelong service and example,” Matt Tenney said.

“I can’t imagine anyone doing it as thoroughly as my dad has done it – having some sense of what it means to be a public servant,” Ryan Tenney said.

“We admire and appreciate Dennis over the years. He has been a true supporter of mine. He’s our economic development guru. He’s the guy who understands the economic programs we have tried to develop in the city,” Mayor Tom Dolan said as he presented Tenney with a key to the city.

The outpouring of love and support for Tenney was expressed by nearly all in attendance and also the expression of gratitude to Tenney’s wife, Sandy. Councilmember Scott Cowdell honored Tenney’s wife for her support and sacrifice over the years.

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Mayor Dolan gives a key to the city to Dennis Tenney. -- Sandy City

“I don’t know how to say, if I had to describe in one or two words my experience with city council it would be gratitude.

I am thankful for each one of you. I credit our mayor for establishing an environment where we can work together. I can name each one of you and say thank you, you are all my superiors in so many ways,” Tenney said reminding council that “what we do has a greater impact on other people than what we say, and we each have an opportunity to make a difference.”

“I am so grateful to each of you for your kindness and your goodness to me and to my family. I will miss you deeply.”

Tenney said. l

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Officers Grow Beards to Raise Money for Co-Worker

By Stacy Nielsen | Stacy@mycityjournals.com

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n the spirit of ‘No-Shave-November,’ Sandy officers were allowed to grow beards to raise money for a co-worker who is battling cancer.

“Our grooming policy says we have to be clean shaven, and the only option for facial hair is to have a mustache. Our generation is more into having a goatee or a beard. It’s nice when you’re not having to shave every day,” officer Greg Moffitt said.

Moffitt is the president of the Fraternal Order of Police and helped with the program and ensuring a clean process by handling the money.

“We did have to set forth rules. They had to be neatly groomed, a goatee or a full beard,” Moffitt said.

The officers were shown a photo and told they had to keep it trimmed, and the neckline had to stay trimmed and look neat. Officers that wanted to participate then had to buy a ‘beard card’ for $20 and had to keep it with them at all times. After two weeks, officers could also purchase a ‘shave card’ for $20 for themselves or they could serve the card to a fellow participant. If someone was served a ‘shave card,’ they had to come in the next day clean shaven.

“One officer’s beard, was not quite full, some people in the public knew what we were doing, not from the police department, or the city, but happened to work in the city and bought a shave card to give to the officer,” Moffitt said.

Moffitt also explained that officers could purchase another ‘beard card’ that would trump any ‘shave card’ that was given.

“The employees really enjoy the month-long event and look forward to it each year,” police chief Kevin Thacker said.

“It was a morale boost, to do something that is not typical, and to be able to help out with something in a non-traditional way,” Moffitt said.

“This was our second year for the fundraiser and both have been amazing. Last year, we gave half the money, (about $1,000) to a firefighter who was suffering some medical problems and the other half to Millie’s Princess Foundation, which is a child cancer charity. This year, we gave the money to an employee who has been suffering from cancer and recently received a liver transplant,” Thacker said. “Total this year was exactly $1,800. We will continue to do this each year and donate to whom we feel can best benefit from the money.” l

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E-Commerce Exchange Zone at Sandy Police Station

By Stacy Nielsen | Stacy@mycityjournals.com

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he Sandy Journal reported last year the establishment of what was being called a ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ as recommended by Councilmember Steve Fairbanks. The area has since been designated at the entrance of the Sandy Police Station.

The designated space is established by two blue “E-Commerce Exchange Zone” signs. It also happens to be the space reserved for delivery vehicles and parking is limited to 20 minutes.

This area is monitored 24/7 by surveillance cameras and has reportedly already been used by residents, including an exchange made by the police department’s own captain Justin Chapman. Chapman purchased a phone off of KSL and met the seller at the designated area, as opposed to meeting at a local retailer, reportedly where the seller originally suggested.

“We have meetings right where that’s at. You have our entrance, and just to the south of that we have the big The Sandy Police Station E-Commerce Exchange Zone on the west side of City Hall. windows. We have noticed some people come out and use the e-commerce zone,” Chapman said.

However, the area is not limited to buying or selling goods from online, it can also be used as a spot to meet to exchange custody of children.

Following suit, North Salt Lake and Layton have also reportedly implemented safe exchange zones at their police stations. If travelling south, Spanish Fork and Orem have designated areas to make online exchanges.

The area is not monitored by an officer, but footage is available if an incident occurs. Police departments have encouraged residents to keep track of communications in the event a police report needs to be made. There have been no incident reports since the area was designated last September. l

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Off Duty Firefighter Awarded for Saving a Life

By Stacy Nielsen Stacy@mycityjournals.com Fireman Darren Schmidt Accepting Recognition.

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ireman Darren Schmidt has worked for the Sandy Fire Department for nine years, two of those years he served as a volunteer. He is a logistics officer and keeps the trucks running and on the road.

Schmidt, who was off duty at the time, was driving home late one night with his family when he stopped after witnessing a traffic accident at 11400 South and 4000 West.

“I noticed the driver of one of the vehicles was unconscious. I got out of my car and began patient care. The patient’s condition continued to deteriorate until he was pulseless with agonal breathing,” Schmidt said.

At that point, the patient was removed from his vehicle and he started CPR. He continued CPR until South Jordan’s emergency medical personnel arrived, and the patient was transferred to Jordan Valley Medical Center.

The patient involved in the accident happened to be a member of the Toxic Hogs, a local motorcycle group.

“Originally after it happened, one of them came to the station and said they wanted to do

something for me. They had gifts and a shirt for me, they had all ridden their motorcycles here,” Schmidt said. “It was a thank you from all of them.”

Schmidt was also officially recognized at city council and presented a Certificate of Recognition for his dedication to public service on and off duty from Fire Chief Bruce Cline.

“The cause of the accident was that he had a heart attack,” Cline said when presenting the award. “Without Schmidt’s immediate response, the patient would not have survived.”

“We have a plaque we would like to give for taking care of one our brothers,” a member of Toxic Hogs said. “He is here because [Schmidt] took the time that night.”

Jordan Valley Medical Center also recognized Schmidt and the other first responders for the “Save of the Quarter.”

“Darren is now an honorary member, as I understand it, of the Toxic Hogs,” Cline said.

Schmidt said there are no motorcycles in his future at this time, but maybe someday. l

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Council Members Take Oaths of Office

By Stacy Nielsen / Stacy@mycityjournals.com

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e-elected Council Members Linda Saville, Steve Fairbanks and Chris McCandless took their oaths of office on Monday, Jan. 4 while newly elected Councilmember Maren Barker had a scheduling conflict and was unable to attend the ceremonious event.

The ceremony began with an invocation by Reverend Father Anthony Savas, pastor of the Greek Orthodox Mission and a presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sergeant Jason Nielsen of the Sandy Police Department. Those in attendance were able to hear Holly Marsh sing a rendition of “God Bless America” while Judge Paul Farr administered the oath of office.

Each council member expressed their deep gratitude for the support of their loved ones and the community.

“I would like to thank my family for putting up with me for 20 years. I would like to thank my neighbors. I am just so proud to be here,” Saville said.

Saville shared a personal story of her father’s passing and her decision to run again; this is her sixth term as a council member for Sandy. She recalled the early years of her campaign and being told, “If you are going to run for city council or for mayor, you need to remember never to embarrass your family, your friends, or your community, and always be honest, because people are always watching you.”

Saville continued to express her gratitude for fellow council members and employees of the city, and how much she has learned during the 20 years that she has served.

“The way the department heads handle each division, how the administration and the mayor, how they do everything – we are a great city. You do not read about Sandy City because the way it’s promoted and the way it’s handled, because we have such great council,” Saville said.

Meanwhile, Councilmembers Fairbanks and McCandless also spoke of their focus the next four years, in addition to expressing their own appreciation for their families and supporters in the community. Fairbanks was re-elected for what is now his fourth term and attributes his successful campaign to his son, as he plans for Sandy’s future.

“I’m not looking to make bigger and greater. I am looking to take care of what we have and add to it as we need to,” Fairbanks said. “We have roads that need to be taken care of; we have a water system that needs to be taken of; we have employees that need to be taken care of. We need to make sure that we have the best people working on our equipment and we need the best equipment. These things contribute to keep taxes low. We have to figure out a way to do the best we can with what we have, but not at the expense of employees.”

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“I think it might have been a mistake to keep taxes this low as we did for as long as we did. We did not anticipate the economic changes. I am not sure that we could have. We have stuff that we are committed to and we have to take care of it. The most important thing is to keep the city in good shape,” Fairbanks said. “I believe that we are taking this city in the right direction.”

This is Councilmember McCandless’ fifth term with the city, and he spoke highly of his opponent, Steve Van Maren.

“Steve Van Maren’s willingness to step up made me a better candidate for the people of Sandy City.

I was able to learn more about the city, the people, their needs and their desires,” McCandless said.

McCandless and Fairbanks also hosted a party on election night for everyone running for Sandy City Council last November, saying that, “We are on the same team, and we all want what’s best for Sandy City.”

“I think to focus on our long-term financial analysis, because there will come a time where we have to have money and resources and that time is coming,” McCandless said.

“I would like to see us in the near future work with the homeless in Salt Lake county, and it’s going to be a good day to watch the Sandy Club get dedicated,” McCandless said. “We have now accomplished all facets of a downtown city. We are the city people watch.” l

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andy City Council and administration are planning now for what can potentially be approximately a $2.8 million deficit by the year 2020. The potential shortfalls are illustrated in a new “Long Term Financial Analysis” completed by Sandy’s finance department and presented to the city in November 2015 by Brian Kelley, the finance department director.

“Sandy City for many years has planned and budgeted using a ‘this yearnext year’ approach. The long term financial analysis is intended to allow the council and administration to take a longer view, see the varying revenue and service level scenarios, and better anticipate when a financial pinch may be coming. It is a tool allowing a proactive response to potential future revenue reductions or changes in services,” Councilmember Steve Smith said, as the start of the new year means the budget is on the agenda.

The analysis includes a 10-year projection for the city’s general fund and demonstrates how decisions potentially affect its future fiscal position. Budget discussions started when the city council attended a workshop in December of last year, and as they attended a formal budget retreat the fourth weekend of January.

The projections cover a range of scenarios in order to help the city determine the best strategic response. In each of these scenarios, gaps between revenues and expenses emerge beginning in fiscal year 2018 and increase from there.

State law prohibits the city from approving a budget where the total revenues don’t equal the total expenditures. (Sections 10-6-110, U.C.A. and 10-6-117, U.C.A.).

As a result, Sandy City must balance all budgets annually with the total anticipated revenues equaling total expenditures. Utah state law allows cities to accumulate fund balances as appropriate in any fund to help meet future needs. However, the law limits balances in the general fund.

“In city budgeting, there are just two ways to balance a budget: increase revenues or reduce expenses. Sandy has worked very hard over the years to keep expenses as low as possible. However, the cost to deliver services and the need to replace or increase capacity will soon overwhelm the available resources. The quandary facing the council and administration is whether to bite the bullet and endure the pain now, or to kick the can down the road to future years and hope it can be dealt with then,” Smith said.

“It’s all hypothetical, but a painful process and seeing how big the gap is and how much has to be done,” Kelley said.

The first scenario projections in the long-term financial analysis are based on the actual historical trends from the fiscal years 2006 to 2015 with appropriate

Projected Scenario 1 –Stacy Nielsen

Property Tax Comparison –Sandy City

Projected Scenario 2 –Stacy Nielsen General Fund Sources –Sandy City

adjustments made for outliers in the trends. The revenue assumptions include a 1.5 percent annual average increase in total revenues, consisting of a 1.2 percent average increase in property tax, 1.6 percent increase in sales tax, 1 percent increase in franchise tax and 3.3 percent increase in charges for services.

The expense assumptions are based on an average 2.3 percent average increase in total expenses, which includes a 2.8 percent average annual increase in personnel expenses (pay and benefits), and 1 percent average annual increase in material and supplies expenses, with other expenses also included and no new debt issued.

The second scenario anticipates outcomes with staffing and service level expansion requests while utilizing the same assumptions as scenario one with some revenue and expense adjustments that can be found in the completed fiscal analysis.

The third scenario projections continue from scenario two based on projected new growth and the potential for an economic downturn. Revenue assumptions include a 1.6 percent average annual increase in total revenues, a 1 percent annual increase in property tax is projected except in fiscal years 2019 and 2020.

Also included in the revenue assumptions is a 2.1 percent average annual increase in sales tax, with more rapid economic growth in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 and recession like conditions and a decrease in building-permits growth during fiscal years 2019 and 2020. The expense assumptions consider a 2.9 percent average annual increase in total expenses and 3.6 percent average annual increase in personnel expenses, with department

requests delayed in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 until fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

The fourth scenario builds on scenario three and projects a balanced budget with expansion requests and other significant items included in the scenario. Among those are property tax increases in fiscal years 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023; a new franchise tax on sewer in fiscal year 2022, sales tax assumptions based on growth, an annual increase in charges for services, and general fund transfers to capital projects decreased in the fiscal year 2023 and also fiscal year 2026.

“We need to be proactive in growing our revenues, or limit our expansion and find ways to do more with less,” Kelley said when he first presented the analysis.

Strategies cited to address fiscal imbalances include: property tax increases, legislative measures, franchise tax on sewer services, tax on media streaming, (the implementation of) the Remote Transaction Parity Act or Marketplace Fairness Act, changes to development and zoning policies, also limiting staff and service level expansion and reducing the number and scope of capital projects.

“As we wrestle with the city’s finances, we try to act responsibly and consider the effects this year, next year, and several years in the future. The reality we see evidenced in the long term financial analysis is that some near term pain is probably necessary to maintain the city’s financial strength, and to lay the groundwork to address future needs,” Smith said.

The Long Term Financial Analysis is available online at: http://sandy.utah. gov/fileadmin/downloads/city_council/ packets/2015/xa111715.agn.packet.pdf l

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The event that will celebrate the Year of the Monkey will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 in the school’s commons and main gymnasium. Admission is $2 for students and community members with the option to purchase egg rolls and pot stickers for $1.

“Chinese New Year is a Chinese celebration that has become global and lots of people can appreciate and learn the culture and try activities here,” Jessie Peng, Jordan High and Corner Canyon High teacher and Chinese club adviser, said.

The event will include about 15 stations that may include paper cutting, Chinese painting, learning the Chinese calendar, Chinese musical instruments, Chinese yo-yos, Chinese characters, making masks and other

various activities that will allow students and their families, as well as community members, a chance to experience firsthand some of China’s culture, Peng said.

She also said that there will be performances in the gymnasium by Jordan’s band program, choir singing in Chinese and dancers performing the Dragon Dance.

Last year’s event was held at Corner Canyon High, with about 300 people in attendance.

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The school’s seventh Admissions Open House and Math and Science Night will begin at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in the school gym, 9757 South 1700 East in Sandy. The math and science activities will end at 6:30, but the open house and tours will last until 7:30 p.m.

About 20 interactive booths are anticipated to get students excited about science, technology, engineering and math, Brigitte Klement, director of advancement, said.

“Parents and children excitedly see math and science come to life through hands-on activities,” Klement said. “In the past, our math and science nights have been huge successes.”

Some of the booths will include discovering the major components of what is in blood and the function of cellular elements within it with a pediatric hematology nurse practitioner; learning basics of CPR hand compressions taught by the United Fire Authority; and learning how to count heart and respiratory rates and blood pressure and understanding what they mean and what impacts them.

Some past exhibits have included interactive robotics demonstrations, how to build electric motors, the importance of math in society, DNA testing as well as others, Klement said.

The activities reinforce the math and science curriculum taught to the 245 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Blessed Sacrament, she said.

“Math and science nights enhance the math and scientific education of students that participate. It provides role models in science and mathematics-related careers for our students. It stimulates parents’ interest in science and their children’s science education.

It’s fun for the participants and is filled with exploration and discovery. The activities are educational, inquiry based and are rich in handson experience,” Klement said.

At the same time, the doors will be open for those interested in enrolling students at Blessed Sacrament with a chance to talk to faculty and staff to learn more about the school.

“Math and Science Night is an evening of discovery as well as outreach, through our admission open house, which is held at the same time. It provides a perfect opportunity for families who are considering enrolling their children in our school to come and meet and greet the exceptional teaching staff, take a campus tour, visit classrooms, gain knowledge about the curriculum, and become familiar with our unique and challenging academic program offered at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School,” she said. l

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Spring Groundbreaking Anticipated For New Alta View Elementary

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

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y fall 2017, Alta View students won’t be in a school building that was dedicated in 1963. The new school, which will have a spring groundbreaking, will open on the same campus, 10333 Crocus St., White City.

No official groundbreaking has been announced for the 80,000-square-foot new school, but a spring date is expected. The design plans are still awaiting approval from the Canyons School District’s Board of Education, district spokesperson Jeff Haney said.

While the new $16.5 million Alta View remains in the design process, early plans show that the two-story, air-conditioned school will have 25 classrooms as well as two Brain Booster classrooms for music and technology, one intervention classroom and a special education suite.

All the rooms will have natural lighting as ample windows are in the design plan, principal Karen Medlin said.

The design plans show the library on the second floor and will have a “cove” for students to read in, use as a small gathering, or possibly, put up a green screen for filming use, she said.

There will be dedicated computer labs with laptop computers, but at the same time, Medlin said that the school will continue to provide mobile units that can be used in the classrooms.

“What’s really neat is that we’ll have two large activity rooms so we can use them for gradelevel presentations or science fair or a number of different uses,” she said.

There also will be increased security with a security door from the main entrance into the rest of the school building, and a door that separates the multi-use auditorium from the rest of the school.

“Board (of Education) member Steve Wrigley really wanted us to be able to extend our auditorium for the community and by having this secure door in place, we’ll be able to do so,” Medlin said.

The design is meant for 700 students, up from the current enrollment of 600.

Medlin said that the board of education has worked alongside Naylor Wentworth Lund architectural firm since spring 2015. They hosted two open houses for neighbors, current student families and faculty and staff, and the designs were presented at a board meeting in September.

“Everyone had a chance to be heard. Many teachers wanted storage space and capability for more technology. There were concerns for parking and bus safety,” she said.

The new school plans to have a dedicated bus lane on the south side of the school while 130 parking stalls will be on the north.

An early architectural drawing of Alta View Elementary shows a two-story building sitting on the same property, 10333 Crocus St. in White City. –Karen Medlin

A row of trees and shrubs will be planted around the school’s perimeter to give neighbors privacy and an electronic message board will highlight upcoming activities and events at the school, Medlin said.

While construction of the new school will be built at an angle on the current playground, students will remain in classes at the current school. A playground fence has been added to the front of the school so once ground is broken this spring, students will shift their recess away from construction.

With the new school’s playground design, Medlin said that Playworks was included in the conversation so fields, courts and even a wall dedicated for play will be included in the design plan.

The construction of the new Alta View school was approved by voters with the $250 million bond in June 2010. Medlin said the White City Council encouraged the board of education to select Alta View as the White City school to be rebuild after considering Bell View and Edgemont elementaries in the area. In October 2014, the board voted it was where the biggest need was, Medlin said.

“This school was built with all electrical heat, so our utility bills will improve with this new school,” she said. l

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Brookwood, Other District Teams Ready For Regional Competition

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Brookwood Elementary’s “System Overload” LEGO robotics team runs through its robotic missions before classmates Jan. 11. They were to compete in the Jan. 16 regional competition. –Julie Slama

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rookwood Elementary’s first-ever LEGOrobotics team was gearing up for its regional competition in January. Joining them at regionals will be teams from Butler and Draper elementaries, as well as Mount Jordan, Albion, Butler and Midvale middle schools.

At the regional qualifier competition Jan. 16 held at Albion Middle School, 20 teams were expected to compete to determine the champion. The top teams were to be announced to compete for the state title on Jan. 30 at Utah Valley University.

Brookwood’s 11-member team, nicknamed “System Overload,” consists of Wes Christiansen, Parker Fillmore, Matani Hinckley, Carson Lofgren, Noah Martinez, Rishi Naik, Brady Peterson, Giano Roumpos, Tino Roumpos, Matthew Wise and Zane Wong.

They are coached by parents, Eli Fillmore, Rajiv Naik, Bryan Wise and Roy Wong.

The First LEGO League competition allows students from age nine to age 14 to compete and receive judges’ comments and scores in core values, a project and robot design and performance. Students have the opportunity to solve real-world challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. Through the competition, more than 290,000 students from more than 80 countries apply real-world math and science concepts, research challenges, learn critical thinking, team building and presentation skills and have fun competing in tournaments.

Brookwood, which practiced once per week since September and recently increased its preparation for the competition, unveiled their robot and competition presentation to third through fifth graders at their school Jan. 11.

Their presentation, or skit, was about reducing plastics and offered suggestions such

as mealworms and mushrooms. Their skit matched the 2015 First LEGO League theme, “Trash Trek,” which challenged teams to not just talk about what is thrown away, but to also research and examine it, and offer ways to reduce it or reuse it.

Then, they demonstrated several missions they programmed using their robot they built for the competition. They also showed the attachments for each mission to other students.

“The students learned to write the programs, learned how to turn on and off the motors and learned that the coaches don’t know everything,” Coach Wise said. “It’s our first time, too. So they not only figured things out, but did it themselves, which is what they have to do in the competition.”

Team member Rishi said that it was his first time building a robot.

“I learned how to build robot parts,” Rishi said. “I hadn’t done that before. I learned that plastic reduction is needed around the world to eliminate pollution and that these guys before were my friends, but now we’re best friends.

We had to come up with answers together even though we thought differently.”

Words about cooperation and teamwork were amongst what they planned to share with judges at the core value presentation at the regional competition, he said.

Principal Corrie Barrett appreciates what these students have learned through the program this year.

“Participation in First LEGO League is about so much more than robotics,” she said.

“Students learn to work in a collaborative team and use critical thinking skills to solve real world problems. Communication and presentation skills are strengthened in the process.” l

SPORTS

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Alta Smashing Through First Year of a 4A Girls Basketball

By Ron Bevan ron@mycityjournals.com

“Speed and agility have been key factors already for us this season, especially in the big games.”

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he Alta girls basketball team is quickly setting itself up as the team to beat in the 4A ranks. The Hawks are using a combination of experience at the 5A level with a move down to 4A to set themselves up for a deep run into next month’s state playoffs.

“We have seven seniors and six juniors on this year’s team,” Alta coach Elizabeth Gustafson said. “We lost only three players from last year’s team, so we have a lot of returning players with experience.”

Gustafson is in her first season with the Alta program. She previously coached at Kennedy Jr. High as well as in the club leagues. As the new head coach for Alta, Gustafson keyed in on what has made Alta successful in the past, instead of changing the entire team to her methods.

“I molded my coaching to what the team wanted,” Gustafson said. “I asked them what they wanted to accomplish and they said they wanted to play fast and in control with pressure defense.”

To help get the team ready for that style of play, Gustafson set up agility and strength training during the off season.

Alta guard Mariah Martin is the leading scorer on the girls basketball team. Martin, a junior, has 191 points already this season.

Alta senior McCall Sieverts threads her way through Corner Canyon’s defense in a recent game. Alta’s girls are leading their region and looking to go deep in the state 4A playoffs.

“The training helped us be able to get up and down the court at a rapid pace,” Gustafson said. “Speed and agility have been key factors already for us this season, especially in the big games.”

Several teams have tried to slow down the Runnin’ Hawks, and Gustafson has allowed her girls to figure out how to play slow as well as fast.

“Now is when I want them to learn what to do when a team slows us down,” she said. “I have told the girls to let some teams slow us down and see what we could do with it. The state tournament isn’t when to learn how to deal with it, now is the time.”

Alta’s quick pace basketball has given the Hawks a 9-3 record, with the only losses coming in the preseason to 5A schools. Alta has scored at least 65 points eight times, with a high of 89-32 against Corner Canyon. The Hawks also posted a 79-47 victory over 5A’s Lone Peak, and a 78-64 victory at Fremont, also a 5A school.

Alta’s seniors this season include twin sisters Jessica and

Abbey Anderson along with Stephanie Brenneisen, Chloe Gentile, Avery Hoopes, McCall Sieverts and Lexi Walbeck.

Despite the advantage of the veteran season class, Alta uses its mix of younger players to fill in necessary scoring positions.

It is junior Mariah Martin leading all scorers with 191 points and freshman Kemery Martin with 163. The younger Martin is proving to be the long ball threat for Alta, connecting on 18 three point shots. Tatiana Thompson, also a junior, has 152 points to be the third leading scorer on the team.

Alta’s tough pre-season schedule appears to have given it the edge in region action. The Hawks have a 4-0 record in Region 7, with wins coming against Corner Canyon, 89-32, Timpview 63-53, Provo 75-37 and Orem 71-32.

While scoring seems to be the forte of the Hawks, it is the defense Gustafson says she is most proud.

“Our defense plays directly into our scoring attack,” she said. “If we continue to play defense as well as we have, it will carry us deep into the state playoffs.” l

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nna Gonzalez (with trophy), age 9, has been voted Sandy Club “Member of the Month” for January 2016. Anna has been a member at The Sandy Club since November 2015, and is attending Sandy Elementary School where her favorite subject is art. When Anna grows up she would like to be an artist. If she had one wish, she would wish that she had a dog.

Anna’s favorite thing to do at the club is to play Just Dance. Her favorite thing about herself is that she is nice and friendly. Since she has joined the club, she has learned to read better. Anna says she has been voted “Member of the Month” because she is kind to others. Congratulations Anna Gonzalez for being voted “Member of the Month!” ** If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, please call (801) 561-4854.

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Transportation Planning for the Future

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ow we grow matters. Utah’s population is anticipated to nearly double between now and 2050. That means nearly twice as many transportation demands on our roads and transit lines. More people means more goods and services to be delivered, more employees commuting to work, and more errands to run.

As we grow, we’ll need new and better ways of getting around. To keep people connected and commerce moving requires an integrated transportation system where Utahns have more choices for how to get around.

As the Sandy City Mayor, I have the privilege and opportunity to serve in various capacities that benefit our residents. I currently serve as the Chair of the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC). Many of you have likely not heard of WFRC so let me explain what WFRC does and why it is important to Sandy City.

WFRC is a regional agency that collaboratively brings together local elected officials from across the Wasatch Front to help plan for the future of our communities. The stated mission of the agency is to build consensus and enhance

quality of life by developing and implementing visions and plans for a well-functioning multi-modal transportation system, livable communities, a strong economy, and a healthy environment.

One of WFRC’s core responsibilities is the development of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The current RTP identifies the region’s critical transportation needs between now and 2040. It is based on rigorous technical analysis and robust stakeholder input that reflects community and regional values. It takes into account the direct connection between transportation and development patterns with its use of the Wasatch Choice Vision.

While the RTP help plans for the future along the Wasatch Front, WFRC and the other transportation agencies in the state understand that proper planning cannot happen in a vacuum. They have worked to assemble complementary plans that integrate seamlessly together, creating Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan.

This is a very significant undertaking and does not happen anywhere else in the country. The Unified Plan is the

first-of-its-kind nationally. It is founded upon principles of good stewardship, identifying balanced investments in road, transit, bike and pedestrian infrastructure that are needed across Utah to stay ahead of future growth and take care of the infrastructure investments we have already made.

For the first time ever, the Unified Plan is now available online at utahunifiedplan.org. I encourage you to visit this website. It features an online interactive map and searchable project database so you can find what major transportation projects are planned across the state for the next 25 years.

I am pleased to be a part of this proactive, collaborative planning because it provides a foundation that supports a vibrant community here in Sandy City, along the Wasatch Front, and across the state for generations to come. l

New Digital Dashboard Lets Residents Track Progress

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alt Lake County is launching our firstever dashboard to track the progress we are making on the services we provide for residents and businesses. Just as you use information displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle to gauge performance on your travels, the county wants the public to see how well government is performing. The dashboard can be viewed on the home page of our website: https://dashboard.slco.org A dashboard in this case is a software-based solution that transforms sets of data into easy-to-read data charts. Thanks to our ability to collect and analyze a lot of data, the county dashboard will be a reliable tool for the public to use to answer questions such as “Where are our tax dollars being spent?” and “How safe are our neighborhoods?”

In deciding what we would track and what metrics we’d use as a way to measure our progress, we surveyed many residents to find out what they would most like to see. The survey results ranked public safety, addressing homelessness, air quality, job opportunities and support for education as top priorities.

Residents also said they’d like to know about the availability of parks and trails, the current state of repair of roads and buildings, and what

the county is doing to operate efficiently and save money.

We also asked ourselves what are the quality of life conditions we would like to see for children, adults and families who live in the county. Our discussion produced four broad categories: Healthy People – county residents are safe, have a place to call home and are healthy.

Some of the indicators we will track include the crime rate; the number of homeless individuals and children in the county; the number of children who lack health insurance; and the percentage of teens who are physically active.

Healthy Places – county residents have clean

air and clean water; they participate in and have access to recreation, arts and culture; and have transportation choices that are safe, efficient and meet their needs for commuting, school and recreation.

Expanded Opportunities – county residents have access to good-paying jobs in the private sector; children arrive at kindergarten ready to learn; youth graduate from high school; and businesses have the resources they need to expand into and compete in global markets.

Responsive Government – county residents deserve a government that operates efficiently and effectively, including a 9-1-1 emergency response system that gets life-saving personnel

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here is no doubt that we are in the middle of a healthcare crisis. Some call it a “healthcare demise”. Obamacare, so far, is here to stay. As long as it is here, people are forced to buy health insurance whose premiums are uncontrollable and whose policies make the insured pay more out-of-pocket expenses.

Some families have filed for bankruptcy due to medical bills, others have loved ones who have passed on because they denied medical care and medications due to the higher healthcare costs. It can seem alarming, and cause many people wonder what they can do about it.

The key to navigating through healthcare safely is to become as healthy as possible, minimizing any chances of accessing expensive medical care. The best, and most

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Dating Beyond the “I Do”

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y husband and I dated for a year before we married.

We thought we had it figured out, had discussed it all, from the number of kids we wanted, right down to the color of carpet in our home.

After the arrival of our firstborn things started getting rocky. My sweet and lovable hubby suddenly turned into a matted green, irritable grouch. Instead of helping him and trying to understand, all I could do was nag. Life became a chore. Money was tight. We barely talked to each other. We were sliding down a slippery slope.

It was during this time that a turning point happened.

We found ourselves on a real date. I can’t recall how it happened, but nonetheless, the hubs and I had dropped off the little one at Mom’s, packed a picnic lunch and headed to the park for what turned out to be the one of best dates of our relationship.

Having the alone time allowed me to open up to listening without distraction to what was really bugging him, his stresses at work and financial concerns. We problem solved, had open conversation and worked together to fix it.

In the time it took to prepare a $10 picnic lunch for two, throw down a blanket and open our hearts to listen to one another we had solved many built up frustrations.

This made me a believer in “the date night.” A date night is a time you and your partner set aside to spend quality time focusing on the other. It’s a time to refresh and reboot your relationship and allows you to reevaluate what’s

working for your family and more importantly, what isn’t.

Date nights should not be a couple’s luxury, but instead a couple’s necessity and should be part of a regular schedule, just like paying the bills.

It’s easy to put off dating after marriage. With expenses and the never-ending needs of the kids, finding just $25 a week can be hard. Here are some ideas to make your date night money stretch a little further: #1 - Make it appetizers or dessert: Instead of going out for a complete meal, make it appetizers instead. This is a fantastic way to check out a new restaurant without breaking the bank. I’ve found that I often enjoy these small bites more than the regular meal. If a full meal is in your plan, look for restaurants with early bird specials between 5 and 6 p.m. #2 - Split the babysitter costs: Sitters typically only charge a little more for additional kids so, plan to share your sitter with a friend that has kids and double date. Or, take turns babysitting each other’s kids. #3- Get familiar with the Daily Deals websites. We’ve all he ard of Groupon and Living Social by now. A new one you may not be familiar with is C4Udeals.com. These daily deal websites can be great sources for discounts for eating out. They also offer creative ideas for dates, like ghost tours, paint mixers and sushi-making classes. All three can currently be found on C4Udeals.com.

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here’s a divide in our country, and it’s not about whether the Founding Fathers believed every citizen should own an AK-47.

It’s between people who eat only organic foods and people who treat their meals as a deathdefying extreme sport.

Let’s address these two groups in a completely stereotypical manner.

First, the Organictonians never let processed foods pass their lips. Refined sugar is the equivalent of sprinkling arsenic in their coffee. A meal usually consists of a piece of kale with three garbanzo beans and a forkful of sustainable tuna. They obnoxiously tell you the backstory of every snack they put in their bodies.

Example: “The leaves in this green tea are only found in the Himalayas and are naturally crushed under the hoofs of grass-fed mountain goats.” Shut up, already.

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Stop sneering at me!)

These people have eliminated greasy grease, sugary sugar and fatty fats from their diets. They are usually praying mantis-thin with a penchant for anger because they’re pretty hungry. (Oreos are stealthily stashed under couch cushions for late-night sugar binges.)

On the opposite (and larger) end of the spectrum, we have the Couldn’t-Care-Less connoisseur who consumes 3/$1 hot dogs from the corner gas station, drinks bacon-flavored Mountain Dew and gorges on deep-fried, chocolate-covered butter cubes.

Throwing grease on the fire are restaurants

that carbo-load their menus with foods that would make a pig nauseous. Take a look at these (real) menu items.

The Thickburger is a cheeseburger topped with a hot dog and potato chips. Then there’s the Hot Dog pizza that has 28 hot dog pieces baked into the crust. It’s served with mustard and a bottle of ipecac.

Better yet, Baconator French fries are drenched in cheese sauce and smoked bacon, and heaped with grated cheddar. The fries come with a vial of epinephrine to restart your heart. Doctors recommend you never order these fries unless it’s your last meal on death row.

Even “healthy” burgers are out of control.

How ‘bout an organic beef patty topped with

onion marmalade (ew!), green apple slices, pureed chicken livers (double ew!) Swiss cheese and arugula. Well, if there’s arugula on it, we’re good.

The phenomenon that makes our bodies puff up like a marshmallow in the microwave is referred to by nutritional scholars as “lardbutt syndrome,” caused by eating thousands of calories per day.

There has to be some middle ground between snacking on three crunchy wasabi peas and downing a hot fudge baklava shake.

Isn’t it time we stopped the food shaming and made some reasonable choices?

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