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t the March 17, 2015 meeting the South Jordan City Council entertained the possibility of retiring a debt of nearly $6.5 million dollars with a single payment in early April. Resolution R2015-19, presented for the council’s consideration by Councilmember Mark Seethaler, sets out a plan to fully redeem the bonds that are secured by the Mulligans Golf & Games property. The city bought the 67-acre recreation center in June of 2004, and has paid about $4,500,000 in annual payments since then. Current obligations

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Local Author’s Book Gets Cinematic Treatment By Shawna Meyer

aul Genesse, fantasy author and South Jordan resident, recently had the opportunity to turn one of his novels, “The Golden Cord,” into a book trailer. However, this book trailer isn’t like most, which are composed of just still images and blank text. With the help of the company Cinema Book Trailers, Genesse turned his novel into a live action, cinematic experience. Genesse has been writing since 1999. He has published three novels in his Iron Dragon Series and plans to publish two more before the end of the year. He also writes short stories and articles, edits fantasy anthologies, teaches at writing conventions and interviews celebrities at events. “When I was a little kid, my mom used to read to me a lot. Apparently, I was 4 years old when I told her that I was going to be a writer, and I’m sure she shuddered a little bit in horror there—but she encouraged me,” Genesse said. “The Golden Cord” is the first novel in the Iron Dragon Series. A few years ago, director Brandon Wade Ho, producer Spencer

Local author Paul Genesse, with the help of Cinema Book Trailers, recently released a cinematic book trailer for his novel “The Golden Cord.” However, Genesse was a little wary at first because of the negative stigma surrounding book trailers. “Most of the time book trailers just mix still images, text on the screen and canned

“Seeing a live action, cinematic portrayal of my series on screen

was just an awesome experience. I got to be involved in the creative process the whole way. I’m excited that people get to see this.”

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Scanlon and special effects artist Corey Roberson approached Genesse at a writing convention. They showed him the trailer they made for James Dashner’s novel “The Maze Runner,” and Genesse was impressed. “They made this amazing trailer for him . . . They made it just for fun, and it’s incredible. It has like 185,000 views on YouTube,” Genesse said. “They decided that they wanted to make a book trailer for me at no cost because they wanted to build up their film reel.”

music from a website. They’re usually very kind of boring and not very well done. So, overall, book trailers have this really bad rap in the publishing industry because there’s just so many bad ones,” Genesse said. Luckily, Ho, Scanlon and Roberson were persistent. They continued to meet with Genesse for about six months before he agreed to the project. It took about a year to write the screenplay and figure out other details of production, like costumes and casting.

They filmed the trailer over about 29 hours this past May. After filming, it took about four months to finish the visual effects and sound. It has 13 scenes, which is unique for a book trailer. “It’s really an ambitious project . . . The idea is to get attention for the book and increase sales, and that has happened. I haven’t done a detailed study of the numbers, but there was a big spike in sales after the book trailer,” Genesse said. The trailer was officially released in mid-January and can be viewed on YouTube. Genesse’s book trailer has been shown to movie producers, and he believes that there is a possibility that it could be made into a movie. “Seeing a live action, cinematic portrayal of my series on screen was just an awesome experience. I got to be involved in the creative process the whole way. I just loved it. I’m excited that people get to see this,” he said. “If it gets made into a movie, I’ll just be amazed.” l

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Presented every year since 2010 to a business that helps the city thrive with a growing economy, the South Jordan Corporate Citizen Award 2015 is awarded to Jerry Seiner Auto Group. Located at 10487 South Jordan Gateway near I-15, the auto dealership sells new and used Buick and GMC products, and offers a complete service center for vehicle repairs. City Manager Gary Whatcott honored the company for contributions to the city, and noted that “Jerry Seiner joins the list of many distinguished corporate citizens”that contribute to the life and vibrancy of the area. Previous recipients of the South Jordan Corporate Citizen Award have included: Merit Medical, Ultradent, Rio Tino, Sam’s Club, and The Boyer Company. —James Luke

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Mulligans continued from page 1 under the bond that was refinanced in September 2005 call for a payment of $450,000 every April until 2029. The resolution notes that about a million dollars is available from money already earmarked for use on Mulligans’ payments. Beginning with this year’s annual payment on the bonds, due on April 1, 2015 in the amount of $345,000, and supplemented by the reserve the city holds as a requirement of the original bond, an amount just over $724,000, the two taken together constitute some 20 percent of the principle due on the bonds. Adding in nearly $4 million dollars more from the city’s operating surplus from last year, the immediate payment in full of the bond will save the city almost $1,654,000 in interest expenses. Relying on advice from legal counsel and bond underwriters, the resolution notes that the bond is redeemable without penalties or fees as of April 1, 2015. The resolution states that loan payoff the amount “will originate from the city’s General Fund and be recorded as a non-interest bearing loan receivable from the Mulligans Enterprise Fund.” Councilman Seethaler noted at the March 3 council meeting, when he placed the resolution on the upcoming calendar, that totaling the past payments on the property together with what can be paid off to retire the bond in full in April, “the city is into the Mulligans property for a total investment of about $10,000,000.” Despite the contentious process of the past few years during which the fate of the property and its costs to the city

were considered and debated at length, the council has now come to see the investment in the property as a valuable addition to the city in a form very much as the property currently exists. The resolution specifically notes that the city council affirms that it desires to “retain and preserve the Mulligans property as publicly-owned open space for public gathering and enjoyment as an enhanced and beautiful gateway to the city of South Jordan.” The work of the Mulligans Review Commission is now well under way in the process of considering the best options to maximize the benefit of Mulligans for the entire community. Together with an opportunity to pay off the bond and save more than a million and a half dollars in interest over the next two decades, consensus on the future of Mulligans as preserved open space that will not be a burden on the taxpayers is coming into focus. l

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esert Star Playhouse continues its riotous 2015 season with a hilarious spin on Presidential elects, ComicCon costumes, and the communication between parents and offspring. “Into the Hoods - A Fractured Fairy Tale” combines Broadway musical theatrics with local Utah culture in this comically entertaining musical parody! From the creative mind of Desert Star’s own, Scott Holman, comes a tale of a failed Presidential candidate turned baker, Mitt Romney, as he tries to break his election curse, placed upon him by the evil witch, Hilary Clinton. Meanwhile, the long lost Romney daughter, Rapunzel (kidnapped by the witch), is trapped in a tower pining for her prince, David Archuleta (her reluctant beau). Join Cinderfeller in his quest to go to Salt Lake’s Comic-Con; Jack, who has to sell his beloved chicken, Clucky White, and Little Red Gangsta Hood, on her way to her grandma’s house in the Hoods. Written and directed by Scott Holman, Into the Hoods runs from March 26 to June 6, 2015. The evening also includes another of Desert Star’s signature musical olios following the show. The Reality Show Olio will feature some of your favorite reality shows, with a unique and always hilarious, Desert Star twist! Scrumptious food is also available from an á la carte menu and is served right at your table. The menu includes gourmet pizza, delicious burgers, fresh wraps, appetizers and a variety of desserts from our Sweet Tooth Saloon. l

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

s the Mayor of South Jordan, it gives me great pleasure to report back some of the progress we are making as we work towards good governance. As an elected official, I have learned that you have to balance politics and good governance. Politics is the art of working together to achieve compromise. Governance, on the other hand, is seeing that the government stays on course to efficiently provide for the common good through areas like transportation and public safety. As citizens in South Jordan we frequently disagree on political positions. Even among our City Council members, there are frequent political disagreements. However, I am pleased to report that a budget has been prepared that displayed the council’s unity to work towards the overall good of the city. As a result, this budget includes tax relief, debt repayment, a new fire station, new full-time employees for the city as well as many other asset improvements. As I mentioned to the council, we are truly blessed to live in South Jordan at this time in the history of the city.

Some of you may know that in preparing for the 2015-2016 fiscal year budget the City Council, City Manager, senior staff and I engaged in a new priorities based budgeting format. Priority-driven-budgeting is a common sense, strategic alternative to budgeting. The philosophy of priority driven budgeting is that resources should be allocated according to how effectively a program or service achieves the goals and objectives that are of greatest value to the community. As those needs are identified and prioritized through discussion, a very clear picture of where to allocate resources emerges. As a result the City will once again have a balanced budget in 2015-2016. One of the budget priorities for me since I became interested in local government has

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been seeing that taxes reflect our actual needs. I am pleased to announce that after working with our City Council and city staff, that the 20152016 budget will include further reductions in tax revenue, meaning that the City will be taking less taxes. This accomplishment could not have happened without the cooperation of our excellent staff and employees. Priority-based budgeting also requires elected officials to make fiscal decisions which benefit the long term financial health of the City. To that end, the City will be paying off $4,000,000 in debt from the bond used to purchase the Mulligan’s property. Reducing our debts improves our already well regarded credit ratings and improves the overall fiscal health of South Jordan. In addition to payment of debts and reduction in property tax revenue, South Jordan City is also preparing for its future needs by

maintaining and in some cases improving services through increases in employees and operational budgets. The City will also be working towards building an additional fire station, which will help us expand our advanced life safety and fire response. South Jordan’s residents and elected officials disagree about a wide variety of political positions. That’s part of the political freedoms we share in the United States. Our shared commitment to efficient governance, however, will focus all of us on working together to find solutions that benefit our common good. Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Mayor. It’s great to live in South Jordan! Mayor Alvord

South Jordan, UT — In our office we have seen far too many patients suffering with the debilitating symptoms of peripheral neuropathy like burning, weakness, pain, numbness, and tingling. We even see individuals whose neuropathy is so far advanced they are at risk of having their feet amputated. Figure 1: Falls affect millions of seniors in the U.S. every year.

However, none of these are the reason neuropathy can be a deadly condition. The biggest risks from peripheral neuropathy are the balance problems and falls that this condition can cause. You see, the nerves in your feet help send signals to your brain to maintain proper balance. When the nerves are damaged by neuropathy it is common to feel like you are off balance, or going to fall. Many of you reading this may have already fallen, and live in fear that your next fall may result in a fracture or concussion. Sadly, over 2.4 million seniors in the U.S. every year visit the emergency room each year due to falls, and nearly 23,000 die. This damage that results in balance problems is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet which causes the nerves to begin to degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. As you can see in Figure 2, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves begin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems as well as, pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms. Figure 2: When these very small blood vessels become diseased they begin to shrivel up and the nerves begin to degenerate.

To make matters worse, too many doctors simply prescribe medications which don’t fix the cause of the problem. Even worse, some of these drugs have side effects that include dizziness and loss of balance! There is now a facility right here in South Jordan that offers you hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (See the special neuropathy severity examination at the end of this article.) In order to effectively treat your neuropathy three factors must be determined. 1) What is the underlying cause? 2) How Much Nerve Damage Has Been Sustained. NOTE: Once you have sustained 85% nerve loss, there is likely nothing that we can do for you. 3) How much treatment will your condition require? The treatment we use in our office is like watering a plant. This technology will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the periphFigure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered. eral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper. The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at least 85% nerve damage there is hope! Dr. M. Shane Watt at NeuroBolic Health Center will do a Neuropathy Severity Examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $57. This neuropathy severity examination will consist of a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and a detailed analysis of the findings of your neuropathy. Call 801-495-4444 to determine if your peripheral neuropathy can be treated, pain reduced, and your balance restored. Our Peripheral Neuropathy program is the most comprehensive and state of the art treatment that exists in Utah. Dr. M. Shane Watt Chiropractic Physician

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outh Jordan City parks and open spaces will be greener, while using less of the valuable culinary water that the community depends upon for home use. The secondary water system that many city residents use for watering lawns and trees will now flow to city parks to keep them green and healthy through the summer. The irrigation pump house project is on schedule to be ready for the watering season beginning in May. Bowen, Collins and Associates received the contract to design the pump house with leading-edge pumps, filters, and a computerized monitoring system that will ensure the most efficient watering cycles to improve the value of the irrigation system, and Vancon, Inc. started construction on the project in October 2014. The city notes on its website that "secondary water is not drinkable water. Most of the water comes from Utah Lake and is not treated or filtered. Children should be discouraged from playing in the water." For purposes of watering lawns and city trees, however, the water benefits the city by using less of the treated culinary water that is very expensive and less easily available than the canal water. Nearly a decade ago, South Jordan issued a "Secondary Water Position Paper" that established the official position on the use and benefits to derive from the four canals that bring Utah Lake water to the city. At the City Council planning session

on February 17, the council requested a study from the city's Engineering Division of the feasibility of increasing access to secondary water for new developments in the city. l

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COUNTY MAYOR’S MESSAGE Decision Time For Wasatch Mountains And Canyons By Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams

e’re nearing decision time for an important collaboration on the future of the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back mountains and canyons. More than a year of work from nearly 200 stakeholders has produced a proposed blueprint for actions that we can take to balance four systems in the Central Wasatch mountains— environment, recreation, transportation and economy. Achieving that balance offers a unique opportunity for Utah residents and visitors to continue to enjoy this remarkable natural area in a variety of ways for years to come. Mountain Accord was launched with a sense of urgency. A fast-growing population and increased tourism, as well as traffic congestion and sprawling development, puts

Growing Strong Minds & Happy Hearts ing data about what is currently happening with each of the four systems. The proposed blueprint identifies key actions for each system—such as protecting water resources and restoring the environment—in a way that balances all four. Some development in the canyons has produced a thriving ski resort economy, which helps attract tourism dollars to our state. Undeveloped back country terrain has likewise helped grow outdoor recreation businesses that provide jobs. Trails offer a chance to be in the mountains with friends and family, to have fun and perhaps see wildlife. Modern forms of transportation offer the chance to connect Wasatch Mountain communities in a way that is less polluting and more efficient. We’re nearing the end of the first phase of the Mountain Accord project. Following an opportunity for the public to attend several

w a s a t c h more and more pressure on sensitive mountain environments. Without a plan to coordinate actions over the next five to 10 years, what we value most about the Central Wasatch—clean, affordable water, open space and the beauty of nature—will suffer. In 2014, the Central Wasatch experienced 5.7 million visitors. By 2040, that number is projected to grow to 7.2 million. The mountains are a critical source of clean water for more than 500,000 people. As our population increases, so does the need to protect our water. Popular trailheads are overrun with cars on weekends. Traffic jams build up in the Park City area. Change will come whether we act or not, but the question is, will we be happy with that change? The proposed blueprint—you can read it and comment on it at www.mountainaccord. com –is the result of collecting and analyz-

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open house meetings to ask questions and to leave comments about the proposal on the website, the Mountain Accord Executive Board members will take a final vote during an April 6 meeting. The results will then move forward in a federal Environmental Impact Statement phase, which will involve public agencies, private landowners, transportation groups and members of the public, among others. That process will determine what happens on the ground, from the designation of special land protection to the construction of transportation systems. No matter what happens next, I believe this is an historic accomplishment. United by the realization of how much the Central Wasatch matters to all of us, we’ve come together in a way that I think offers a path forward for keeping what we love and value about our Rocky Mountain home. l

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City Recognized For Outstanding Tree Diversity

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ince starting as South Jordan’s first Urban Forester seven years ago Jeran Farley has brought acclaim to the city for its tree diversity. In his time on the job Farley has been busy researching and growing trees that will thrive in the area. He has more than tripled the number of tree species planted in city parks and open spaces, from 40 different species when he started to 125 currently. The recent Utah Nursery and Landscape Association Green Conference recognized South Jordan for its outstanding tree diversity that exceeds the range of trees in every other community in the state. The benefits of tree diversity go beyond the simple enjoyment of a range of many different beautiful trees. Farley notes that, “a diverse range of trees makes the city more interesting and aesthetically pleasing.” A further benefit of tree diversity in the city is that the range of tree types helps to reduce risk of die off due to disease among the 10,000 city maintained trees. If a disease infects a certain type of tree, it typically can spread quickly to other trees of the same species. With 125 different species throughout the city, though, the odds of survival increase.

ational Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April, which falls on April 24 this year. Every year the city celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting and public involvement in helping to plant and grow a thriving green city. This year South Jordan will receive the Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation for the city’s ongoing devotion of resources to urban forestry and healthy trees. l

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NEWS

‘Human Landscapes’ at Finch Gallery

hrough April 17, artist Mark England exhibits his landscape paintings in “Human Landscapes.” Hannah Vaughn and Kevin Arthofer use weather maps, data graphics, and projections on sculpture to document weather along the Wasatch Front in their installation “You Are Here.” Mark England, a well-known Utah landscape painter, focuses on how individuals see themselves through landscape and impose upon it their values. He uses full-sized figures within the landscapes, thus creating a whole new relationship and raising many questions. England twists perspectives, visually and historically, by juxtaposing unrelated buildings and events to produce a scene that could take place at any point in time. “In a sense, my paintings are anthropological; in them, I often dwell on the values, activities, and events of ancient and contemporary cultures, ‘tracing’ the traces they left behind,” said England. “These are records of how we impact, leave our mark, our history, on the earth.” The destination marker “You Are Here” takes on new meaning in the exhibition of the same name by Hannah Vaughn and Kevin Arthofer. Using an approach that is both scientific and abstract, the artists seek to overlay the unseen processes on the well-known domain

of the Wasatch Front. Using topographical and environmental data, visual representations reveal environmental fluxes that are not otherwise perceived in daily life. Through “maps” that interpret hydrological and experiential data, Vaughn and Arthofer introduce an intimate version of the Wasatch Font over time that is both science and experience. Central to the exhibit is a large topographical map cast of plaster that becomes the surface on which data and time-lapse experience is projected. Finch Lane Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional evening hours during the Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll on April 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. The gallery is at 54 Finch Lane in Reservoir Park. All events are free of charge. For additional information, contact the Salt Lake City Arts Council, 801.596.5000 or visit www.saltlakearts.org l

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he Utah Mathcounts State competition was held in Salt Lake Community College on March 7th where 150 top Mathletes ranging from 6th to 8th grade from all over the state participated. After the written round, top 10 participants are selected for the Countdown Round where tough math problems are projected on a screen and mathletes have 45secs to buzz in to reveal answers. Based on this, top 4 Mathletes are selected to represent Utah at the National Mathcounts Competition in Boston, Massachusetts in May. The top 4 individuals in ranking are Tarun Kumar Martheswaran (6th grade), Alex Cheng (8th grade), Alan Zhao (8th grade) and Nathan Fang (8th grade). All these students are from Midvale Middle School. Tarun Kumar who is the youngest in the team took first place at the District level and then first place at the Regional level before winning the State championship. He mentioned that hard work and persistence are key in winning these competitions. He also mentioned that, "Seeing my sister, Tanisha compete in Mathcounts and representing Utah two years in a row was a huge motivational factor in wanting to compete. I also owe my success to the Kumon Math program that has given me a very strong foundation and speed " Tarun Kumar says that he needs to keep working hard to keep up with his Math skills and prepare for the National competition which is just around the corner. He added that, “Participating in these competitions has given me a taste of success and a never ending love for

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UDOT Urges Kids To Walk And Bike Safely To School This Spring UDOT launches effort to increase use of Walking School Bus app, which reduces car trips and emissions while burning calories.

Walking School Bus app to walk or bike to and from school. A grand prize of $500, breakfast, and a walk to school with the Utah Jazz Bear will be randomly awarded to a Walking School Bus group. Since the app’s launch in August of 2014, more than 260 walking school bus groups at 163 schools statewide have been created. By using the Walking School Bus app, Utah parents and students have: • Reduced 37,000 trips. • Eliminated 12.4 million emissions. • Walked nearly 30,000 miles. • Burned more than 2.9 million calories.

The Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) Student Neighborhood Access Program (SNAP) today launched an effort called “Spring Walk ‘N’ Win” to increase use of its Walking School Bus app, which helps kids safely walk to and from school. The safety-focused app encourages parents to ditch carpools and assists them in creating and coordinating walking groups. During “Spring Walk ‘N’ Win,” which runs through April 30, parents and students are automatically entered in a contest for donated prizes, including bikes, scooters and an overnight stay at a bed and breakfast, each time they use the

As part of its early success, four states and two countries are currently interested in adopting the UDOT Walking School Bus app. “The Walking School Bus app is a great way for parents to communicate and coordinate in one place so we can get our kids to school safely,” said Misty Vrieze PTA co-president at Nibley Park Elementary School. “It also helps me keep track of my calories burned and car trips saved, which makes me feel like I am making a difference.” UDOT’s Walking School Bus app also alerts parents when students have arrived at school, allows parents to search for existing walking groups, tracks how many miles parents and children walk, and parents can send group texts within the app. The free Walking School Bus app is available for download for iPhone and Android devices. For more information visit www.udot.utah.gov/walkingschoolbus. l

ABOUT UDOT SNAP The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Student Neighborhood Access Program (SNAP)™ is a fun and comprehensive program for walking and biking safely to school that engages and educates students, parents, school administrators, crossing guards and communities. For more information about SNAP’s free resources to educate and encourage students to walk and bike safely to school, visit http://www.udot.utah.gov/snap.

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CHAMBER CORNER

Sagewood At Daybreak Named Partner Of The Year By South Jordan Chamber of Commerce

ull-service senior living community, Sagewood at Daybreak, has been named the 2014 Chamber Partner of the Year by the South Jordan Chamber of Commerce. The under-construction community within the awardwinning, master-planned development, Daybreak, was recognized for quickly becoming an active member upon opening its Information Center in November of last year. The community lent its support in planning the Chamber’s annual Vision Dinner, which celebrates local businesses, and has hosted several area-wide networking events allowing business neighbors to connect, share news and resources. Sagewood Executive Director Joshua Lancaster says,

“This is where many of our residents call home, and so it was very important to us to discover, appreciate and be a part of the community fabric of South Jordan, from hiring locally to consistently seeking social opportunities to strengthen our relationship with our resident and business neighbors.” Once completed, Sagewood will offer a full continuum of elder lifestyle options, including 99 independent living homes, 55 assisted living homes and two intimate households with 23 private accommodations for residents needing more personal care. One household will be for assisted living and the other will be for specialized assisted living including Alzheimer’s and related cognitive challenges where members will live in a safe, secured area. Inside Sagewood, residents will have many of the amenities they desire right at their fingertips, including a chefled bistro, full-service salon and indoor pool. Just beyond the community, residents will find restaurants, shops, Oquirrh Lake, a TRAX light rail station, a new University of Utah Medical Center complex and the new Mountain View Corridor freeway that leads straight to the airport.

agewood at Daybreak is anticipated to open in April 2015, and is currently accepting fully refundable priority deposits. Learn more about Sagewood at Daybreak by visiting the Information Center at 11289 South Oakmond Road in South Jordan. Contact the community at 801-9389389 and visit www.LifeatSagewood.com and www.Facebook. com/sagewoodatdaybreak. l

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As Eye See It Information on Vision and Eye Health by Dale F. Hardy, O.D. Diabetes is a leading cause of death, disability, and blindness in the United States for adults aged 20-74. The American Diabetes Association reports that nearly 21 million US citizens are diabetic and 54 million are pre-diabetic. About 4 million have diabetic retinopathy and are at risk for blindness. Diabetes prevents the body from making or using insulin properly to break down sugar in the bloodstream. Although many people talk about diabetes as a “sugar problem”, one of the main effects of diabetes is on the vascular system. That is why diabetics tend to have problems related to the vascular system including heart problems, loss of kidney function, and amputation of limbs. Diabetes can also lead to damage to the blood vessels of the eye, causing them to leak plasma or to hemorrhage. This is a serious complication, and, if left untreated, can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness. The symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include fluctuations in vision, blurry vision, occasional double vision, problems with night vision, and flashes and floaters. As this gets worse, you may see holes in your vision. Diabetes may also contribute to the early development of cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus (lack of eye alignment) and decreased corneal sensitivity. Testing for diabetic retinopathy is mainly done by visual inspection of the interior of the eye. This is best done with the pupils dilated. I personally prefer to take a photo of the interior of the eye so that I can view the eye in detail without having to worry about the patient moving or blinking just as I focus in on something. I can also change magnification of digital photos. The main treatment for diabetic retinopathy is prevention. Strict adherence to your medical doctor's instructions on diet, exercise, and medication can lower your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy by as much as 76%. Once developed you may be able to reverse the problem with more strict control of sugar levels or may need more serious treatments with laser to slow progression and damage. Once damage occurs, the effects may be permanent. If you have diabetes and would like your eyes evaluated you can contact my office at 801-253-1374. Dr. Hardy's office is located at 10372 South Redwood Road, South Jordan. paid advertisement

SENIORS South Jordan Senior Center 10778 South Redwood Road 801-302-1222 The center is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation is available Monday through Friday for those who live in the area. Transportation is free; call the center for more information. Most activities require you to sign up in advance.

with Rhonda from the Vital Aging Project. Are you suffering from chronic pain? Take this opportunity to share your story in an atmosphere of support and empathy. Also explore the mind-body connection to help find relief along with practicing relaxation and distraction techniques. April 15, 12:30 p.m. — Bingo sponsored by Silverado Hospice

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April 28, 12:30 p.m. — Sewing Hygiene Kits for “Days for Girls.” Come support this great organization. Taking donations of your time and or supplies. Come check it out and see the impact. April 29, 12:30 p.m. — Bingo Sponsored by Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park April 30, 10 a.m.; $12 for admission — Red Hat Adventure to the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival. Bring money for lunch. Don’t miss out. Reservations required for your spot on the bus. Call the center. May 5, 11:30 a.m. — Cinco de Mayo Luncheon. Come celebrate with some great food and festivities. May 8, 11 a.m. — Mother’s Day Tea. In honor of all the fabulous mothers, the center would love to serve you some delicious treats with some tea. Don’t miss it. l

April 3, 8:30 to 10 a.m. — Easter Potluck Breakfast. Start your Easter weekend off with a delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon, French toast and more. Bring your favorite dish to share. Reservations suggested.

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April 21, 9:30 a.m. — Salt Lake City Cemetery History Tour. Pam Rosenthal will take participants through and give some incredible Utah History. Reserve your spot on the bus today by calling the center. Seating is limited. Tour is free; bring money for lunch at a local restaurant for after the tour.

April 8, 11 a.m. — Support Group for Caregivers with Terra from Silverado Hospice. Topics vary. April 8, 12:30 p.m. — Bingo sponsored by Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary April 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — AARP Tax Assistance. Free tax assistance for seniors. This is the last day they will be here. Appointment necessary. April 9, 11 a.m. — “Answers for Peripheral Neuropathy” with Dr. Watt from the NeuroBolic Health Center. April 15, 11 a.m. —“Coping with Pain”

12:30 p.m. — Book Club with Holly. This month’s read: “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabriel Zevin. April 22, 12:30 p.m. — Bingo sponsored by Sagewood at Daybreak April 23, 11:30 a.m. — Annual Spring Banquet. Welcome spring by meeting with friends over a lovely meal, with great entertainment. Reservations required.

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First Assignment For South Jordan Scholastic Reporter By Julie Slama

hen Anika Bruce, 12, applied to be a Scholastic kids reporter, she said she wanted to write a story on The Road Home homeless shelter and gave them a sample of her work. Months later, after she was named to the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, her first assignment was to cover how people at The Road Home celebrated the holidays. “I wrote about how people were taking in donations to help those struggling parents have things for Christmas,” Anika said. Anika, who is a seventh-grader at Copper Mountain Middle School, was chosen from more than 200 applicants from around the country and around the world who submitted original news reports about their communities. The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps is a team of 32 journalists, ages 10-14, who report on “news for kids, by kids” with coverage of current events, breaking news, entertainment stories and sports events from their home towns and on the national stage. Their stories appear on the Scholastic News Online website and in select issues of Scholastic classroom

magazines, which are read by more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide. In the past, kid reporters have interviewed politicians, entertainers, authors, sports stars— and even a sitting president, Barack Obama. They’ve also gathered “Tips from the Pros” from such journalists as Brian Williams and Soledad O’Brien. “My mom found the Scholastic Kids website and asked if I was interested in being a reporter, so I applied. They asked for a sample news article, why I wanted to be a reporter and if I had any ideas to write about,” Anika said. A transplant to Utah two years ago from New York, Anika finished fifth grade at Daybreak Elementary when she started her own blog, girls-rock.org, that she started to “encourage girls to empower themselves without being judged.” “I’ve only had one assignment so far. I pitched an idea to talk to President (Barack) Obama’s speechwriter when he was in Idaho, but that didn’t happen. I’m hoping to interview Mia Love next,” she said.

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Copper Mountain Middle School student Anika Bruce applied to be a Scholastic kids reporter and was accepted as one of 32 journalists. Photo courtesy of Shadra Bruce Although she doesn’t get paid, Anika said she enjoys writing. However, she hopes to pursue a career in science or math, but knows writing will help her in whichever career field she chooses.

TOURS Schedule a tour of the Gale Center of History and Culture, an educational facility where children and adults can explore the past in a hands-on manner.

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ARTS FREE Community Workshops at 7:00 p.m. April — Fun Fiction Writing by Teri Harman April 7 Inspiration is a Choice Not a Lightning Bolt April 14 Clean Romance April 21 Writing Villains We Love to Hate

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“It’s all fun, and I’m pretty happy doing it,” she said. In her spare time, Anika does volunteer work, likes to sing and recently performed in her ballet school’s production of “Pinocchio.” l

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Civics Lesson Takes Daybreak Students To The Capitol By Julie Slama

t began last year when Daybreak Elementary fourth-grade teacher Alli Despain decided to teach her fourth-grade students a lesson about legislative process. After learning about how bills become laws, last year’s fourth-graders followed legislation proposed by Monroe Elementary students to make the quaking aspen the state tree in place of the Colorado blue spruce. “When they realized that fourth-graders could make a difference and could be heard, they wanted to create their own legislation,” Despain said. Students spent time researching until one student, Lydia Kanenwisher, realized that the most common breed of domestic animal was a golden retriever. The class embraced the idea of proposing legislation that would make the golden retriever the state animal and voted to write a bill to introduce to the legislature, Despain said. “The class needed to research and find supporting ways for their bill, and they wrote 28 different ways the golden retriever is tied to Utah. Then I Googled ‘how to write a bill,’ and printed off the template for the students,” she said. Despain said each student wrote a draft, then, as a whole, the class collaborated on

the final draft. Sen. Aaron Osmond, of South Jordan, is sponsoring the bill that was heard in committee Feb. 4. Twenty-seven of last year’s and this year’s fourth-graders in Despain’s class were on hand to hear Despain and others, including dog handler Maureen Kilgour, who visited Daybreak with her golden retriever and therapy dog Gus, speak in favor of the bill. A litter of golden retriever puppies also wagged their tails in support. “Two of the three committee members voted in support of the bill, so now we will be following it the rest of the way. I know that there have been some comments about the bill and the time and money spent on it, but if it gets one kid who realizes he or she can make a difference, then it’s totally worth it,” Despain said. “These kids are our future, and if this inspires them to be president or get involved in the legislature, then they can say it started with drafting this piece of legislation.” It’s also been a lesson in understanding how the process works and being involved in it. “The fact that these students realize they can write to a senator and have their voices be heard, even in fourth grade, says big things to them. They can do more than they thought they could,” Despain said. l

Elk Ridge Middle School Poets Become Published By Julie Slama Fourteen eighth- and ninth-grade Elk Ridge Middle School students were selected to be published this spring after submitting their poems to Creative Communications poetry contest. The students — Diane Baur, Megan Hibbert, Elena Southworth, Jessica Edwards, Isaac Mason, Kyle Hepworth, Mae Marchant, Sariah Frost, Emmalie Rawlings, Jessica Applegate, Hannah Lee, Abigail Chamberlain, Kaley Lacey, and Sydney Evans — are part of Elk Ridge’s creative writing class taught by Jannifer Young.

“We write poetry almost every day, but only the top 45 percent are selected for the book,” she said. According to the Creative Communications website, “ What makes a poem or essay stand out is the use of language to create strong images, a topic that shows a unique awareness to an important issue, or a creative approach that shows originality.” Young said that many of the students’ works that were selected focus on emotions,

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Eastlake Elementary Broadcast Gives Students Leadership By Julie Slama

ach Monday morning, Eastlake Elementary students have something to look forward to — the Dragon Leader News Broadcast. During the 10-minute morning live broadcast, sixth-grade students who are part of the student council talk about events for the week. “Eastlake is a very student-centered school and we want our students to have the chance to be a leader,” Assistant Principal Cindy Tingey said. “The student broadcasters will celebrate others students’ accomplishments in science fair, on the math team or those who learn their math facts with 36 club. They’ll announce what is happening this week or upcoming weeks such as a community service project.” The broadcast, coordinated by the student council adviser, also includes the Pledge of Allegiance, and for students who want to be part of the broadcast and are not on the student council, they have the opportunity to give a book talk which is tied into Sean Covey’s “Seven Habits of Happy Kids.” “There are sign-ups on our leadership board for kindergartners through sixth-grade. It’s part of the lighthouse team that leads the school through many responsibilities. It’s a way

for students to learn what is happening and give real-world experience by sitting up tall, being confident, looking into the camera and smiling and reading from a teleprompter,” she said. The Leader in Me program was developed by Sean Covey’s “Seven Habits of Happy Kids.” There are 21 schools in Jordan School District that have the program in place and many schools take one month to focus on a trait: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; Put First Things First; Think Win-Win; Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood; Synergize; and Sharpen the Saw, where students learn the importance of eating right, exercise, sleep and spending time with family and friends. Eastlake has hosted many national and international visitors who have toured the school where there could see Leader in Me goals and students’ progress displayed on the bulletin boards. Students, who are empowered with their own learning, have shared their leadership notebooks that show individual goals and how they planned to accomplish them by a set date.

“The broadcast gives our students the opportunity to be leaders and learn public speaking skills, self-confidence and communication. We’re celebrating student learning and achievement,” Tingey said. l

Published Poets continued from page 16 nature and music. Each student who was selected to be published received a postcard in the mail alerting them to the honor and will have their poems posted at school. They also will receive certificates. The hard-bound anthology filled with poems written by students from the western United States is expected out this spring. Elk Ridge will have a copy in the school library. For the past three years, Young has taught students creative writing. “It’s the best part of my day. I love it. Creative writing allows students to explore themselves. They can be who they want to be — off the wall, weird, honest or explore their worlds through writing,” she said. Each day, the class begins with a writing starter. It may be a word or phrase to get their creative thoughts flowing and then, they share that with the class, Young said. Within their class, students will create a poetry book, selecting their favorites from each classmate, so no two poetry books may be the same. This gives students a sampling of everyone’s work from the class they can keep. Other activities may be short writing assignments and picture books targeted for a junior high audience. “They love the freedom of writing every day and being who they want to be through their own words,” Young said. l

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Football Player Tackles Cancer

he path that South Jordan’s Riley Culley had mapped out for himself took an unexpected detour last March when the Bingham High all-state offensive lineman’s lower back pain led to a diagnosis of Ewings’ Sarcoma. A football scholarship to Dixie State University in the fall was suddenly on hold and the least of his or his family’s concerns or priorities. Culley was now facing months of chemotherapy and radiation to

Riley Culley (center) poses with his parents before a fundraising “Run for Riley” event which teammates and the community put together to help the family with medical costs for Riley’s cancer treatments.

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fight this cancer. “My first thought was, ‘What do I do now? How do I beat this?’” he said. Riley’s mother, Jackie Culley, who was trying to balance her family and business, had a perspective shift with a heart full of gratitude the evening before discovering that Riley had cancer, writing to her missionary daughter [who is serving in Brazil] that ‘problems are only problems.”

By Catherine Garrett When the Culleys were confronted with the reality of Riley’s situation, Jackie said her initial gut feeling wasn’t one of panic. “It was more that this happened for a reason, and there are lessons to be learned from this,” she said. “I had been blessed to have put life into perspective just the day before, and that was where my mindset was.” So, Riley used the lessons he learned on the football field as a twotime all-state center to tackle cancer. “I just had to attack this knowing that I wasn’t going to let this stop me and that I just had to get through it, just like football,” he said. “I listened to my doctors, tried to get used to everything and stayed prepared.” “Riley was a great leader in our program,” recently-retired Bingham Riley Culley (on far right) poses with his younger brother, Levi, head football coach Dave Peck said. who shaved his head to share hairstyles during Riley’s battle “It was neat to see the team and with cancer. Riley’s mom Jackie is on the left. community support him with amazing fundraisers.” and laughter. With those teammates, the community “Our attitudes have changed, and our and his family rallying around him, Riley went whole family has personally benefitted from through months of chemotherapy and radiation this,” Jackie said. “Riley was the glue holdwhile experiencing a range of emotions from positivity, anger and resentment to happiness Tackles Cancer continued on page 20

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Minerettes Best In Nation By Catherine Garrett

or the sixth year in a row, the Bingham High drill team won the Grand National Championship that was held Feb. 27-28 in Orlando, Fla. “These girls worked really hard and it showed on the floor with flawless performances,” said head coach Jamyn Miller. The team swept the four categories of Military, Jazz Dance, Kick and Hip Hop with first-place finishes. In its Hip Hop routine, the squad earned a perfect score. “That’s a huge deal because judges never give perfect scores,” Miller said. “I knew the girls would do

to her girls about the two choices they had – ‘feel bad or pick yourself up.’ “That’s what was most impressive to me,” Miller said. “These girls had one more chance at nationals and they went out and showed that their hard work all year had paid off.” Among the teams that Bingham defeated at the national championship was Copper Hills. Bingham was led by All-State dancers Hannah Spencer and Seneca Evans along with All-Region performers Sidney Ford, Megan Palmer and Velisity Oliver. Also on the 2014-15 Minerettes squad

“It’s just an honor to be the coach for these girls.

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The Bingham High Minerettes pose with the national championship trophy the 31-member team brought home at the end of February. This marks the 11th title Bingham has won, including the last six in a row. really well but that was an awesome surprise. Sweeping was also a huge, huge deal.” The 31 members of the Minerettes have spent the past year in hours of practice before and after school as well as on Saturdays while also performing at the school’s halftime performances for football and basketball games. At the 5A state championship earlier last month, the team struggled with some mistakes and a fall in its performances and ended up placing second to Copper Hills. “The girls didn’t dance to their best potential at state and it was devastating to them to take second when you know you could have won,” Miller said. Miller said from that point on she talked

was Olivia Almond, Kassie Andus, Alyssa Bagley, Lauren Bagley, Elle Baker, Megan Berube, Lauren Cazier, Taegan Evans, Chloe Ford, Kaelee Graham, Harley Hurd, Abbi Liddell, Kiyana Maumau, Lexi Mireles, Matisse Mozaffari, Savannah Morris, Kendyl Moss, Hailey Orton, Bailie Petersen, Sydnie Reimann, Cassie Robinson, Brianna Romero, Emily Smith, Emily Tew, Hailey Tueller and Oakley Thorn. Miller was assisted on the coaching staff by Telley Carlson and Amy Jackman. “It’s just an honor to be the coach for these girls,” Miller said. “They are all extremely talented but they are also so well-rounded and display great sportsmanship.” l

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SPORTS Tackles Cancer continued from page 18 ing us all together, and here he was the one facing cancer.” This past football season, Riley helped coach Bingham’s offensive line and even traveled with the team to play Bishop Gorman (Nev.) and in the State Champions Bowl Series in Florida. “I think it took his mind off what he was going through because he didn’t want to

S outh Jordan City Journal Riley credits his grandpa Jay Culley, who passed away from bladder cancer during his senior year, for much of the strength he received throughout this past year. “I feel like he’s been right there helping me,” he said. “Through all of this, I learned that everything happens for a reason, and you just have to take what’s given to you and make the best of it.” Trying to “pick up where I left off,” Riley is back in the gym working out as his daily

Former Bingham High football player Riley Culley helped coach the Miners offensive line this past season. have a pity party,” Peck said. “It was great to have him involved, and I think it was good for our other kids to see that going through tough things is life and this is a pretty good way to handle those challenges.” Riley was able to “ring the bell” at Primary Children’s Hospital in mid-January signaling the end of his treatments. His port was removed Feb. 6. “It feels good to be back,” Riley said. “I have to really go back to the basics, but I just want to go play football.”

stamina allows and is also working part-time at a gym while he again prepares to go play college football, the dream he was sidetracked from nearly a year ago. “One thing I do understand is that every day is a gift, and being able to spend so much quality time this year with Riley has been a blessing,” Jackie said. “Had he taken off for college I would have missed it.” Riley hopes to reach out and inspire others who are facing cancer or other challenges that have taken their life down a different road. l

Former Bingham High football player Riley Culley’s journey with cancer ended when he ‘rang the bell’ at Primary Children’s Hospital Jan. 17.

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Who’s Your Caddy? By Peri Kinder

On Sundays I watch golf with my husband. (Explanation: On Sundays, I sit by my husband and read a book while he watches golf. Every few minutes he’ll say, “Watch this replay. This putt is incredible.” I’ll dutifully put down my book and make the appropriate noises of awe, such as “Wow!” or “That’s amazing.” Then I return to my book until the next spectacular shot happens.) Anyway. During one of my brief glimpses of the Golf Channel, I watched the pro golfer huddling with his caddy. They discussed wind direction, turf softness, angles, hills and how they’d spend the $1 million purse if the pro got his swing just right. I had an epiphany. I needed a caddy. Traditionally, a caddy’s job is to offer good advice, provide moral support, carry heavy stuff the golfer doesn’t want to pack around and understands the consequences of every club selection or course obstacle. Exactly what I need! A personal caddy is a great idea on so many levels. I’m notoriously reluctant when it comes to making decisions, but a caddy could talk me through the pros and cons of each restaurant or movie choice, allowing me to choose what’s for dinner in record time (less than an hour). At the grocery store, we could hunker down in the produce aisle and talk about what fruits and/or vegetables I will eat

before they turn into a massive puddle of brownish gloop in my refrigerator. This person could say things like, “Are you sure a chocolate Dunford donut is the best choice right now?” And he would not judge me when I throw a dozen donuts in my cart. My caddy could tell me when I have a booger in my nose, if I need a breath mint, warn me if I have spinach stuck in my teeth, remind me of peoples’ names, determine which road to take for the fastest trip to TJ Maxx and carry my purse—because I hate carrying purses.

When I’m in uncomfortable social situations (i.e. every day), my caddy could help me avoid awkward conversations or inadvertent insults by reading my mind and quickly asking, “Are you sure you want to say that?” And when I’m standing alone at a conference or birthday party, my caddy wouldn’t leave my side, making it look like I have at least one friend. While shopping for jeans or swimming suits, my caddy would give me a kind, yet insightful, opinion of each article of clothing, carefully avoiding phrases like “too small,” “how ‘bout a bigger size” or “maybe swimwear just isn’t your thing.” My caddy would also serve as a life coach. He would be a walking inspirational quote book, whispering encouraging words in my ear like, “You’ve got this,” or “You’re awesome.” If I’m too tired (lazy) to make dinner, my caddy would jump into action and order a pizza or grill up some fresh salmon. He’d tell me to sit back, enjoy a Coke, read a book and he’ll let me know when dinner’s ready. And then he’d do the dishes. Then I had a second epiphany; I already have a caddy. It’s my husband. And it’s his job to help me avoid hazards, keep my foot out of my mouth, offer encouragement and advice—and he even holds my purse when I’m trying on clothes. In return, I watch golf with him on Sundays. I think I get the better end of that deal. l

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PLAYING THE GIFT CARD GAME By Joani Taylor My hubby is on an organizing quest. Well… let me rephrase. He has decided it’s easier to spring clean the garage than it is to continue to listen to me babble on and on about it. While I maintain that the best way to go about this task is to simply host a yard sale and then take the money we gain to go buy some new shoes, the hubs has put the kibosh on that plan. Instead, he has determined that it will take multiple trips to the home improvement store for pricy organizing solutions, and may even require some specialized tools. This past weekend, he came home with a rather long list of supplies needed, with a very high estimate of what it would cost for him, to achieve my dream of an organized and tidy garage. While I don’t see how putting yet more stuff in the garage will solve the problem of too much stuff in the garage, I have hit a state of desperation from the embarrassment it causes when I park my car, should my neighbors get a glimpse inside. After much discussion, we compromised on a shorter list of supplies that did not include the purchase of yet another specialized tool, with the stipulation

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that we use a few of my special savings tricks. So, the hubs was off to get started on his weekend project. “Make sure you use a gift card!” I shouted to him as he headed out the door. “Wait a minute, what did you say?” he asked. “What gift cards? No one has given us any gift cards.” “Stop by Smith’s first and buy one,” I instructed. “That way, you’ll get gas points for the gift card purchase and we’ll save some money the next time we buy gas. Plus, this week they have a coupon for 4x’s more points. You’ll need to load that coupon on the Smith’s Shoppers

card first. You can do that from the mobile app. Oh, and remember to pay for the gift card with our credit card so we can get the travel points,” I added. “Plus, when you walk into Smith’s today, open the Shopkick app; you’ll get bonus points when you do. We are just 100 points away from getting a free Chili’s gift card. That way we can go out tonight for dinner. Chili’s sent out coupons, so it’s a double dip.” “Let me write this down,” my hubby replied, with a confused look. “After loading the Smith’s coupon, I buy the Lowe’s gift cards and remember to open the Shopkick app to get enough bonus points to get a free Chili’s gift card, so that you can use a coupon at Chili’s to buy dip? Why don’t you just buy dip at Smith’s?” All kidding aside, learning to play the gift card game can be confusing, but it will save you a bundle and it’s fun when you know how. Next month, I’ll share some of my favorite tricks for getting discounted, and even free gift cards so you can play the gift card game, too. Until then, I’m off to admire my newly-organized garage. We saved so much money on it, I might use a gift card and go buy that new pair of shoes after all. Keep your frugal on, my friends. l

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