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RESIDENTS SEEK TO PROTECT MILL CREEK POND By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com

ill Creek Pond may be opening the gate but it won’t be the next Jordan Parkway. When the lease between the pond’s community’s HOA and South Salt Lake came up for automatic renewal last December, the space was brought up for discussion…again. Council members, residents, HOA members, and others have different opinions on how Mill Creek Pond can play a role in the city and with the general public. At the first council meeting in February, the council chambers were much fuller than usual. Even Councilmember Sharla Beverly commented by saying, “We have a pretty full house.” This was because Mark Kindred, council member at-large, had a certain discussion point to address—the Mill Creek Pond. Neighbors, whose yards back up to the water in this area, were worried about people having unfettered access to this accidental wildlife preserve. This unique mix of manmade flood retention and actual creek is owned partly by the residents, partly by South Salt Lake, and partly by Salt Lake County with a lease agreement between the HOA and the city. “I don’t agree with the lease between us and the HOA,” Kindred said. The subject was brought to Kindred’s attention by a former chair of the Redevelopment Agency who forwarded him an e-mail from another resident. Kindred had no idea the agreement was in existence until he received the e-mail and he wanted some answers, such as why the property had not been deeded to the HOA. Kindred does share the neighbors’ concerns about unrestricted access. “I would like to see us take students, take Promise kids, through there on a supervised basis,” Kindred said. Steve Norr, head of the Mill Creek Pond Action Committee—also known as MCPAC—and resident with a home by the water, said they have worked with the Scott School and give a yearly tour to those children already, which was an agreement with the city. “We are totally open to other school groups coming,” Norr said. As for the lease agreement, Norr explained that the residents were maintaining the creek anyways but the lease made everything official. Norr recalls living on Welby Avenue in the 80s and experiencing flooding in those neighborhoods. Mill Creek Pond was created to maintain the flooding and then, Kindred explained, Ivory homes came in and built around the pond and the RDA did sell the land to them to do that. A memo from 1988 shows the original intention of the property was for homeowners to maintain the pond but according to Norr, they just never made it formal.

A heron at Mill Creek Pond during the warmer seasons when the area is lush. (Steve Norr/MCPAC)

Norr said the area has been gated ever since he moved in, about 16 years ago, except for an entrance on 3195 South. “There was a lot of vandalism, theft, people living back there,” Norr said. About five years ago that last section was also gated. Opening up the creek to the public would cause similar problems according to Norr and other residents. Salt Lake County has their own special gate and access to the pond in which they enter with large trucks to dredge the pond. This allows more room for the water to flow and prevents flooding in surrounding neighborhoods, the true purpose of a flood retention basin. But this isn’t the first time opening the area up to the public has been suggested. “Nine years ago the county proposed putting a trail back there similar to the Jordan River trail,” Norr said. “That is how MCPAC began, the neighborhood came together to keep that from happening. People who have been around the pond know there isn’t room for a trail along most of the pond and creating something like that would cut into homeowner’s private property.” The Mill Creek Pond area also has many animal residents that have made their homes there. On MCPAC’s blog there are pictures of western screech owls, pelicans, heron, geese and other wildlife. Shelly Norr spoke at the February council

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meeting and said, “We’re caretakers of the animals that fly in there, that happen to migrate in there, we make sure they’re safe.” South Salt Lake City attorney Lyn Creswell, who crafted the original agreement, agrees someone needed to take care of the pond. “We had a legal responsibility to maintain the ecological integrity of this area,” Creswell said. He referred to the lease agreement as really a “caretaker agreement” that he just happened to put the word lease on because the city did not have the time or resources to take care of this valuable asset. Creswell said, as he spoke to the council members, “it’s valuable in the fact that it has an ecosystem that does not exist anywhere else in the city.” MCPAC and others seems to agree that sharing this hidden wildlife sanctuary in the middle of a metropolitan area is just fine, but opening the gates to unlimited public access is not. These residents feel an obligation to the animals that call this place home as well as their own homes whose backyards come to the water’s edge. As for why the land had not been deeded to the city, Salt Lake County has a legal responsibility because the pond is a flood retention reservoir first and foremost. l

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This year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade marks the 40th anniversary of the Hibernian (Irish) Society of Utah. (Stock Photo)

atching Salt Lake’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is fun for all, regardless if they have Irish blood in them or not. But this year, the March 17 parade is more than just a St. Patrick’s Day celebration for parade viewers. This year’s parade marks the 40th anniversary of the Hibernian (Irish) Society of Utah. The organization was founded in 1978 to promote Irish culture and the contributions

that the Irish have made in Utah and the United States. “The name Hibernian comes from ancient Rome,” said outgoing Hibernian Society of Utah President Patrick A. Dougherty. “When the Romans invaded what is now England, they built Hadrian’s Wall to separate their territory from the crazy Celts. They decided not to invade the island to the west that was full

of crazy Celts, and they called it Hibernia.” The name was influenced by the Latin word hibernus, essentially naming the island ‘land of winter.’ To preserve and celebrate all things Irish, the Hibernian Society of Utah meets monthly from September through June. They also hold regular informal classes in Irish history, literature, music and culture. Heroes of Irish history and culture are celebrated along with the contributions of everyday Irish-Americans. In a February letter to the Hibernian Society, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski stated, “As the oldest and largest Irish association in the State of Utah, the Hibernian Society continues to enrich the lives of residents and visitors.” Activities celebrating Irish culture can be found throughout the Salt Lake area with the culminating event being the St. Patrick’s Day parade. The Hibernian Society of Utah was founded in 1978 by John Brockert, Emmett Quinn, Michael Rodman, and John Welsh. The four gathered regularly on 400 South in Salt Lake City for drinks, laughs, and Irish songs. Bemoaning the fact that Salt Lake had no St. Patrick’s Day parade, the four decided to remedy the issue by marching down the nearest street. With the help of two friendly police officers, the four survived the traffic and applied for a permit from the city for a more formal parade the following year. To plan the grand event and to organize fellow Irish-Americans in the community, the Hibernian Society was born. “We continue to build upon the shoulders of our Hibernian Society predecessors,” Dougherty stated. The Hibernian Society of Utah invites anyone interested in learning about and celebrating Irish heritage, whether Irish or not themselves, to find events on their website, www.irishinutah.org. l

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Local talent contributes to Oscar-nominated “The Greatest Showman” By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards. In the opening scenes of the movie, Swenson portrays Philo Barnum, the tailor father who died while P.T. was quite young. “It was so much fun to see my long-time friend Will Swenson in this movie,” said CHS classmate Kim Stone. Will grew up in the theater. His grandparents were Ruth and Nathan Hale, founders of Hale Center Theater. In the theater’s early years, most of the plays were written by the Hales themselves, and the Hale kids and grandkids played many of the parts. It was a family affair. During his three years at Cottonwood, Will had a leading role in the school musical every year: Billy Lawlor in “42nd Street,” Fred Graham in “Kiss Me Kate,” and Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” He performed in countless productions at Hale Theater as well. Swenson’s friend and junior prom date Jennifer Westra Blackham notes, “I think for most kids ‘starring’ in their high school muLoren at a Salt Lake screening of the Greatest Showman. (Photo courtesy sical or community theater productions, we know this is a tempoBrady Allred) rary thing, we aren’t planning on going on to Broadway. I can’t remember Will saying he had a Broadway dream, that he was going wo performers with local ties are featured prominently in the to pursue theater...but I also wasn’t very surprised when he did.” hit film “The Greatest Showman.” Both Cottonwood High After graduation, Swenson starred in local movie productions, graduates, Will Swenson and Loren Allred honed their talents notably “The Singles Ward” and “Sons of Provo.” He has since bewhile growing up in the area. come a Broadway favorite, earning a Tony nomination for starring “The Greatest Showman,” starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, in “Hair,” and he is currently in “Waitress.” He is also the real-life and Michelle Williams, is a musical drama depicting the life of mas- husband of actress Audra McDonald. ter showman P.T. Barnum. The film received Golden Globe nominaRecalls Blackham, “I remember when the ‘Utah’ movies ‘The tions for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and Best Actor Singles Ward’ and ‘Sons of Provo’ came out. It was fun to say, ‘I know (Musical or Comedy) for Jackman. For the song “This Is Me,” the him!’ when seeing him on the big screen. It’s been fun to follow.”

Though former Murray Idol Loren Allred doesn’t appear on screen in the blockbuster movie “The Greatest Showman,” she can certainly be heard. Jenny Lind, the opera soprano that P.T. Barnum brought to the U.S. from Europe, is featured prominently in the movie. Actress Rebecca Ferguson plays Lind onscreen, but the producers opted to have the musically trained Allred perform the difficult soundtrack. Born to vocal teachers Carol Ann and Brady Allred, who teach at the University of Utah with Brady also being the conductor of the Salt Lake Choral Artists, Allred seems to have singing in her genes. In 2008, Allred won the “Murray Idol” competition. Her winning performance of “Listen” from the “Dreamgirls” Broadway musical was the song she used for “American Idol” tryouts. While she only made it to the quarterfinals of “American Idol,” she took “The Voice” by storm, ending up as a finalist as part of Maroon 5’s Adam Levine’s team. “For Loren, winning the Murray Idol competition was very impactful for her. She was invited to perform for the Mayor of Murray and invited to sing the National Anthem at Murray Park on July 4th,” said her father Brady. While at Weber State University, Allred studied musical theater, and she went on to study at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. The song she sang in “The Greatest Showman,” “Never Enough,” has hit No. 1 on Spotify. Allred has relocated to New York, where she continues to record. She will also perform at Lincoln Center later this year. Other local representation in “The Greatest Showman,” from the State of Utah can also boast of Keala Settle, who played the bearded lady, Lettie Lutz, and is a graduate of Southern Utah l University.

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Recap of 2018 legislative session and what it means to South Salt Lake By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com

he 2018 legislative session has ended and bills were passed that will benefit the City of South Salt Lake exponentially:

• SB235, pertaining to funds related to the Homeless Resource Center, that will help offset future public safety costs related to the shelter • HB216, relates to the Jordan River near the incoming shelter • HB369 will bring a boost to the city in tax revenue from Tesla and their building. Tesla’s ability to sell cars in Utah has been in limbo for some time, due to state laws. Senator Gene Davis sponsored South Salt Lake’s bill SB235 that provides financial support yearly to cities with homeless resource centers. SSL will receive the first 40 percent of funds, Midvale will receive 20 percent, and the remaining 40 percent is available for cities through grants they can apply for, SSL included. “Senator Davis had some heavy lifting,” South Salt Lake City Mayor Cherie Wood said. “He was amazing.” The Mayor also appreciated all the work Representatives Joel Briscoe and Steve Eliason put in. “The last night of the session,” Wood said, “Representative Eliason got it passed.” Wood and her staff put significant effort as well into creating the bill, such as in-depth researching of other local homeless resource centers to come up with their proposal. With the South Salt Lake homeless resource center expected to open July 2019 the first funds will be released in March of next year. “That’ll allow us to get people on board,” Mayor Wood said. The city plans to hire 12 more police officers as well as 12 more firefighter paramedics. Wood did plan for the worst for the sake

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of the city. “If the homeless resource center, as its being described now, has all the resources onsite we are hopeful we won’t need all those funds,” Mayor Wood said. Representative Mike Winder’s Jordan River Recreation Area bill, that also passed this legislative session, will be making upgrades and improvements between SR201 to 4300 South on the Jordan River that will also benefit South Salt Lake. “They’ll be investing in it, cleaning it up, adding amenities out there,” Wood said, with the half-a-million onetime up-front funding as well as a yearly half-a-million stipend. This new recreational area aims to be a place for residents to enjoy the stretch of the Jordan River Parkway with surrounding cities — including South Salt Lake, Millcreek, West Valley—having a say in where the money goes. HB369 which passed this legislative session, Jeni Carbonara’s husband after they purchased their Tesla. (Photo Courtesy of Jeni Carbonara) is allowing Tesla models to be on the lot in South the car in Nevada. Salt Lake on 2312 South State St. Tesla still cannot “I had test driven them in Vegas a bunch when I was down have vehicles on site that people can purchase and drive away but at least customers can now see and drive the models. Once there for work with my husband,” Carbonara said. They wouldn’t customers are ready to buy they can purchase at that location have purchased the car if they hadn’t test driven one first. “Driving and have their new ride shipped to them. “The benefit of that for it was 100 percent the thing that convinced hubby he had to have South Salt Lake is that we now will be able to capture sales tax,” it.” The breadth that these three significant bills impacting South Mayor Wood explained. Jeni Carbonara and her spouse decided to buy a Tesla last Salt Lake and its residents is currently unknown but Mayor Wood fall and were fortunate enough to have had the chance to try out is satisfied with the turnout thus far. l

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Understanding elected official compensation in the wake of pay raise controversy

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By Justin Adams | j.adams@mycityjournals.com this range, there are many others who are paid two or three times that amount. According to the report by KUTV, Bradburn’s initial salary when he took office was $147,000, meaning the raise would have brought him up to $162,000. That would have been more than double the median household income of Sandy ($76,807) as well as the highest salary of any mayor in the valley, including Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski. The resolution passed by the Sandy City Council set a minimum mayoral salary of $119,000 and a maximum of $144,000. Those figures were recommended to the council by The salaries of most of the mayors within Salt Lake County. There is a clear Mike Applegarth, the council distinction in pay between mayors in cities with a council-manager form of office’s director, who said that government and mayors in cities with a council-mayor form of government. the mayor’s compensation should be based on “similarly situated cities” such as Provo or Ogden. In witch hunt.” “A failure on many levels.” 2017, the mayors of those cities received salaries “An unfortunate situation.” of $109,500 and $128,699 respectively, according Those are the terms used to describe a to information from the state of Utah’s public controversy that came to a conclusion at a Sandy finance website, transparent.utah.gov. City Council meeting on Feb. 27. A few weeks While the mayor’s new salary of $119,000 is prior, KUTV reported that Sandy’s recentlymore on par with some of the larger cities along elected mayor, Kurt Bradburn, had given himself the Wasatch Front, it is still near the top of what a $15,000 raise during his first month in office. a municipal mayor can make in the state of Utah. The news resulted in a firestorm of social Of the 15 cities considered for this article media backlash—KUTV’s post on Facebook (13 Salt Lake County municipalities plus Ogden garnered 72 (mostly) angry comments—resulting and Provo) there is a wide range in the amount of in an announcement by Bradburn that he would money that a mayor is paid. In fact, Salt Lake City take a pay cut instead. Mayor Biskupski made almost 10 times as much The city of Sandy appeared ready to move money in 2017 ($149,220) as the lowest-paid past the controversy at the Feb. 27 council mayor last year, former Riverton Mayor William meeting. Most of the residents who spoke as well Applegarth ($15,521). as the city council expressed continued trust in the Of course, Salt Lake City and Riverton are mayor. The city council also passed a resolution two completely different cities in a variety of ways. that codified mayoral compensation, meaning that First, Salt Lake City has more than four times the the Sandy mayor will no longer be responsible for number of residents as Riverton. Secondly, one setting his or her own salary. city’s budget is much larger than the others. Last The resolution also included an increased year, the city of Riverton’s expenses totaled about commitment to transparency. As suggested $30 million, according to the city’s 2017 financial by Councilman Zach Robinson, the city will report. Salt Lake City meanwhile, had a budget begin disclosing both the mayor’s and the city of over a billion dollars. But the most critical councilors’ salaries in the city’s budget. difference between the two cities, at least when it “If we’re going to publish the mayoral comes to determining mayoral compensation, is ranges, I’d recommend that we publish the form of government. council ranges as well. I feel that would be an Utah state code specifies a few different open and transparent communication from us to forms of municipal government and the roles and our citizens,” said Robinson. responsibilities of the mayor vary greatly from Part of the reason for the public outcry about one to another. the mayor’s self-appointed raise is a lack of public The form of government in which the mayor understanding about how local elected officials has the most power and responsibilities is the are compensated. In response to a query on social council-mayor form of government. The cities media concerning this subject, respondents who of Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, Sandy, Murray, live along the Wasatch Front said by and large that South Salt Lake, and Taylorsville fall under this they weren’t quite sure how much their mayor category. Because this form of government places was paid, but guessed anywhere in a range from more responsibility on the mayor, the position is $10,000 to $50,000. well-compensated. While some mayors’ paychecks do fall within

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“In our form of government, the mayor position is a full-time position,” said Cherie Wood, the mayor of South Salt Lake. “I’m charged with running the city and we have a multi-million dollar budget and we have 300 plus employees.” Without an above-average salary, Wood said that the position would not attract candidates who are qualified to manage such a large organization. Another problem, according to Mike Applegarth, is that an extremely low salary might exclude all but the “independently wealthy” from running for office. In contrast, there are the five-member and six-member council forms of government. Under these forms, the mayor’s principal responsibility is to be the chair of and preside over the city council. The responsibility for the daily administration of the city instead lies with a City Manager. With the decreased responsibility comes a smaller paycheck; in some cities, the mayor even makes less than the city councilors. Holladay, Draper, Midvale, South Jordan, Cottonwood Heights, Herriman, and Riverton fall under these forms of government. “You don’t do it for the money, that’s for sure,” said Rob Dahle who is currently the mayor of Holladay, one of the municipalities with a council-manager form of government. According to Dahle, his main role is acting as a spokesman for the city. “We’re a pretty small municipality and it allows for a citizen mayor where their primary function isn’t to be employed by the city. It’s more of a service,” said Dahle. “These small cities don’t really justify a full-time mayor so that allows any citizen to be able to throw their hat in the ring to run for mayor.” Dahle said that transparency is the key to avoiding controversies similar to what happened in Sandy. “Whatever you do, you make sure it’s a public process. The mayor should not have unilateral authority to set his own pay. That’s just bad policy,” he said. When it comes to the compensation of city council members, there isn’t much of a difference between cities of different forms of government. Instead, the principle determinant seems to be population. The highest-paid city councils belong to the cities with the most people such as Salt Lake City, Sandy and Provo. The average salary for a city councilor ranges from around $10,000 on the low end (Herriman) to over $40,000 on the high end (Salt Lake City). Residents who want to know more about how government entities spend taxpayer money, including employee compensation, can access that information through various online resources such as transparent.utah.gov and utahsright.com. As for Bradburn, he’s working to regain the trust of Sandy residents who felt betrayed by his actions, saying on a Facebook post, “I always said when I was campaigning that I was going to make mistakes, but I would always own up to them and fix them when I did. Hope you can still support me as I try to do the best I can while I have the privilege of serving you.” l

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Cottonwood High girls experience the tech world firsthand By Jessica Ivins | j.ivins@mycityjournals.com

ottonwood High School girls were in for an exciting hands-on learning day March 1 at SheTech. Thirty-one girls went to the Sandy Expo Center with Lori England, career advisor. It is operated by the Women’s Tech Council and is a hands-on tech conference for high school girls. “This year is the first year that we will stay for the end of the day SheTech challenge,” England explained. The challenge is where they have a chance of winning prizes. Isabel Roman, a student from Cottonwood High School, said, “My favorite part of the day was the polymers for medical uses.” It was a day of exploring for the girls and they ended the day at the SheTech Challenge. The 1,200 girls filled the conference room with round tables. Each table had a volunteer from the tech field. Roman was the only Cottonwood student at the table working with six other students from various high schools. The challenge— how to design a transportation system for 25,000 people up to the ski resorts? The girls were busy drawing and sketching their ideas and would explain why it was the best idea at the conference center. The four areas that the judges were looking at: innovation, impact, implementation and presentation. Each group of girls would have one minute to

present. Their mentor, Dave Atkisson, an engineer from Western Digital, volunteered and helped each girl at Roman’s table follow the challenge and explain their idea. “Technology is a wide-open field for girls,” Atkisson said. Atkisson continued, “While math is important, creativity is necessary. Computers take over the math side of the job and technology needs creative people. This takes collaborative work and this may be part of the job that the girls don’t realize.” He told the participants, “Do not be scared of a tech job and think you will be stuck in a cubicle. It is a very social job of collaboration. This may be another misconception of the tech world.” Cyndi Tetro is the founder and president of the Sandy-based Women’s Tech Council-SheTech. SheTech’s goal is to expose the girls to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). There are less girls going into the tech field now then there were in the 80s. SheTech started three years ago with 300 girls and now has 1,200 girls attending. Tetro said 60 percent of girls become interested in the tech field after attending a day like the SheTech Day. The girls worked with other mentors in a variety of classes including robotics, polymers, fog machines, program-

Isabel Roman, a student from Cottonwood High, collaborates with her teammates. (Jessica Ivins/City Journals)

ming robotics, instant snow and a diamond cutting class. Girls who attended learned about internships and scholarships and received a SheTech certificate and shirt. Unfortunately, Atkisson and Roman’s table did not win a prize for the best design, but the day was a success. Atkisson said, “We

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UPS and Netflix volunteers help at Lincoln Elementary’s Dr. Seuss Day

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rincipal Milton Collins from Lincoln Elementary was dressed in a Dr. Seuss hat and a backpack with “The Cat in the Hat” cat popping out of the backpack. Lincoln Elementary was busy celebrating Dr. Seuss Day on March 2. “This was the first year that United Way organized this event, with help from AmeriCorps workers Sylvia Cunningham and Cynthia Witt. The event was a huge success with lots of positive comments from teachers and students,” said Collins. Volunteers crowded into the gym for directions from the United Way Community Director Abram Sharrod, to help students have a funfilled Dr. Seuss Day. “If a child is approached by someone who is excited about learning it will increase the odds that that child will pick up a book and read it on his or her own free will,” Sharrod said. Read Across America is an initiative set out by the National Education Association each year. Since 1997, schools all over America have been celebrating Read Across America in their own way. Lincoln Elementary had the opportunity to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. Sharrod worked with AmeriCorps, to bring all the ends together to make the day a success. The kids enjoyed a reading of “Yertle the Turtle” and “Gertrude McFuzz.” The books and

supplies were donated by Netflix and United Postal Service. The children played literature games and made cookie turtles to devour. Volunteers from Netflix and UPS joyfully gave up their Friday to read to the children at Lincoln Elementary in hopes of making a difference. UPS site director Jeff Lynch joined in the fun dressed as the cat from “The Cat in the Hat” donning a tail and face paint. He even brought his daughter, Parker, to help with the crafts. And others simply had their best narrator voices on for a tale that was sure to entertain. Everyone had one goal in common: Reading is fun. Lincoln Elementary children were all engaged, whether it was “The Cat in the Hat” costume, the animated voices, or the storyline of Max’s burp in “Yertle the Turtle” or Gertrude McFuzz’s desire to have more beautiful feathers in “Gertrude McFuzz.” United Way has a unique “Promise of a Collective Impact” to bring businesses together to help schools avoid the declivity and instead reach for success. Abram said, “As the United Way community school director I work closely with the school. I work to bring community engagement opportunities for our students, but understanding how many responsibilities school administrators have I try to take some of the planning pressure off of school administration.”

United Way volunteer Jeff Lynch helps Ms. Christensen’s kindergarten student, Amal, make a turtle cookie treat. (Jessica Ivins/City Journals)

Reading is something that all educators would like to see their students enjoying. It was helpful that Sharrod is passionate about reading and has fond memories of encouraging teachers. “I was blessed to have teachers who would send me home with books around my interest at a young age. I remember distinctly having teachers in junior high and high school send me

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Safe Driving Habits

Spring is upon us and with warmer temperatures and (hopefully) blue skies on the horizon, drivers can’t blame slick roads or blinding flurries for their faulty driving anymore. Driving safely requires good driving habits. Habits. Not occasionally safe maneuvers. The following are some prudent practices to implement in your daily travels. Blinkers and blind spots Driving 101. If you plan on changing lanes, let others in on your secret. Everyone will appreciate it. Others want to know what you are planning. Likewise, if you see a blinker come on indicating your lane is that car’s desired destination, let it in. This isn’t the Daytona 500. We are not racing for $19 million. It is common courtesy, if we want people to use their blinkers, then we should reward them for doing so. Remember the blinker doesn’t automatically assume safe passage to the next lane. And while your car’s sensors in the rearview mirrors are helpful, they are not omniscient. Check your blind spot with your own eyes. There’s a reason it’s called a “blind” spot. Tire, pressure This one is almost as simple as the first. Check your tire pressure on a regular basis to know if there is a small leak. Maybe you drove over a nail and didn’t realize it. We often don’t look at the tires on the passenger side since we don’t approach the car from that direction, checking regularly allows you to examine those opposite side wheels. It will keep your car’s handling in its best condition. Each vehicle can have different appropriate PSI (measurement for tire pressure), but when temperatures drop, so does the pressure in your tires. Keep car maintained Since you’ll be regularly checking the tires, might as well keep regularly scheduled maintenance on your car. This can range from

Syrian refugee receives Westminster scholarship

oil changes to transmission flushes. Simply checking windshield washer fluid or the antifreeze level in your car’s reservoir can prevent serious issues happening on the road. Wash your car especially after storms or if you’ve parked under a pine tree where birds can drop their white business on the hood or sap could drip onto the roof. Left untreated, these outdoor stains can ruin the paint on your vehicle.

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Drive defensively This means keeping distance between you and the car in front of you. Touching their bumper does nothing for you. And if you need to get that close to read their license plate or sticker, your eyesight is troubling and you probably shouldn’t be behind a steering wheel. Also you can’t always see what’s in front of the car before you. They may have to slam on their brakes due to an unexpected obstruction. If you rear end them, insurance rarely works out in your favor. This can also mean slowing down on wet roads or not weaving in and out of traffic. Distractions This is the No. 1 reason for accidents. This is not limited to using the cell phone, though texting, checking news alerts or making a phone call are all terrible decisions to make while driving. It also extends to dozing off or checking the price at the gas station you just passed. Be alert, stay vigilant. Other drivers may suddenly stop, they may not see you as you yield or turn. By staying engaged and sharp, your reactions can be sharper and you may even anticipate what other drivers are looking to do. One way to stay engaged is to vary your daily commute. Changing your routine alerts your brain, breaking you from the monotonous snooze you may find yourself after traveling certain routes hundreds of times. These habits are important and it is not overdramatic to say that they could save a life. l

Mohammad Alzouabi finishes his shift at The Gap clothing store.

f you walked into Gap clothing store and saw 17-year-old Mohammad Alzouabi working, you would think he is like any other senior graduating this year. And Alzouabi is like any other teen in America—he wants to go to college and applied for college like his friends. “It is priority to my family to get an education,” Alzouabi said. Alzouabi had planned to attend an affordable community college and transfer to a university when the time was right. But a teacher told him to apply for a scholarship to Westminster College. The essay prompt: Tell about a struggle in your life. When he received the $18,000 scholarship, he decided he had better apply to Westminster and was accepted. With the help of friends and the Refugee International Committee, he applied for more scholarships. Ultimately, Alzouabi received a full scholarship to Westminster. Here is what separates Alzouabi from other teens: he is refugee from Dara’a, Syria. He came to the United States in 2016 on refugee status with his family and grandma. His family’s village was bombed in 2012 and they were forced to leave. “Prices were escalating and people were dying,” said Alzouabi. During their last two months of living in their village, it was destroyed. Finally, his family’s lives were threatened and they fled to Jordan. They applied for refugee status through International Organization for Migration.

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Education was a priority in his home. “My whole family is educated with doctors, pharmacists, teachers, and engineers,” Alzouabi said. He always wanted to go to college. His father was a principal at a high school in Syria and his mother was an elementary teacher. Za’atari refugee camp has had 462,000 refugees pass through the camp from 2012-2017. Za’atari would be the best place for his family because the schools have teachers that speak Syrian and Jordanian. Alzouabi attended an English school for six months while at the camp. He learned to speak fluent English. He and his siblings would attend school in Za’atari camp for almost four years. His English he worked hard to learn would become an important tool for his family later. In 2016, his dad received a call from the IOM. After eight interviews over a year, they received a surprising call that they were leaving in 14 days for the United States. “I was happy and sad. I was leaving a lot of family behind,” Alzouabi said. His only vision of the United States was what he had watched in the movies. “But it would be a second life, a second chance at life in the United States,” said Alzouabi. Alzouabi plans on graduating from Westminster and applying to the University of Utah’s medical school. He wants to be a doctor. Alzouabi’s favorite thing about being in the United States? “Being whoever I want to be.” l

April 2018

CITY NEWSLETTER

Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.com

South Salt Lake City Council Members Ben B. Pender, District 1 801- 580-0339 bpender@sslc.com Corey Thomas, District 2 801-755-8015 cthomas@sslc.com Sharla Beverly, District 3 801-803-4127 sbeverly@sslc.com Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 pmila@sslc.com L. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 ssiwik@sslc.com Mark C. Kindred, At-Large 801-214-8415 mkindred@sslc.com Ray deWolfe, At-Large 801-347-6939 rdewolfe@sslc.com

City Ofﬁces Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 801-483-6000 220 East Morris Ave SSL, UT 84115 Animal Service 801-483-6024 Building Permits 801-483-6005 Business Licensing 801-483-6063 Code Enforcement 801-464-6712 Fire Administration 801-483-6043 Justice Court 801-483-6072 Police Administration 801-412-3606 Promise 801-483-6057 Public Works 801-483-6045 Recreation 801-412-3217 Utility Billing 801-483-6074 Emergencies 911 Police/Fire Dispatch 801-840-4000

The State of the City – South Salt Lake Style Many of you joined me for the annual State of the City address and Best of South Salt Lake awards on March 21st. I shared success stories and goals for the coming year with residents, businesses and community partner. I emphasized my goal of “investing in people” by highlighting many people who have contributed to a stronger community. We honored many people who exemplify this. Read the “Best of SSL” Awards in this edition to hear their stories. State of the City is also my opportunity to share a vision for the future. I laid out my strategic plan and ﬁve

priorities for the future of SSL. 1- Invest in People 2- Create a strong, stable foundation 3- Support existing and recruit new businesses 4- Ensure safe, vibrant neighborhoods and business districts and 5- Strengthen our position as a healthy, creative and productive city. We are tackling dozens of projects in these areas to create a strong, vibrant community. The plan is on my website and I will be sharing more in this newsletter next month. You can also watch the video or read the transcript of the presentation on my Mayor’s page at sslc.com.

Mayor Cherie Wood

THE BEST OF SOUTH SALT LAKE Community Champion SENATOR GENE DAVIS

Senator Davis has been at the state capitol for 20 years, and always looks out for South Salt Lake. We are fortunate he has worked his way up to Senate Minority Leader and represents our city with vision and tact. This year Senator Davis sponsored Senate Bill 235 and fought hard to get us $2.6 million per year for 12 police officers and 12 firefighters, needed to mitigate the impacts of the homeless resource center. We are fortunate to have Senator Davis standing firmly by our side!

Senior Citizen of the Year GERDA SAUNDERS

Gerda Saunders was a distinguished professor in the Gender Studies Program at the University of Utah, helping shape the conversation in our community about these issues, and now she is on the forefront of another – dementia and other progressive cognitive disorders. When Gerda was diagnosed with dementia, she found her voice once again, boldly sharing her experience in ﬁrst person, a rare perspective in conversations on aging. Her book Memory’s Last Breath: Field Notes on My Dementia and blog Telling Who I am Before I Forget are nothing short of remarkable. She has been featured locally on Radio West and nationally on the Today Show with Maria Shriver.

Citizens of the Year BILL AND CONNIE ANDERSON

Bill and Connie are long-time residents of SSL and community advocates. Connie is a lifetime resident, ﬁrst attending, and then teaching at Granite High. She was then was elected to the Granite School Board and has been our steady, solid advocate for the education our kids deserve. Bill served on the City Council from 2000 to 2007 and on planning commission prior to that. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Utah International Charter School. They are avid pickleball players and have helped our league boom in the last couple years. They make tremendous contributions to civic dialogue in the city. They are always there to discuss the issues – with their friends and neighbors, and with the whole community.

Best of SSL – State of the City SSL City Council Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 11, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m.

SSL City Planning Commission Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m.

Legacy Family of the Year

Education Partner of the Year

THE ANDERSONS

STEPHEN R. MORGAN WESTMINSTER COLLEGE

The Anderson family has become a legacy in South Salt Lake, now going on four generations living and working in the city. Kathy and Leonard Anderson were both raised in SSL, and when they met and married, they settled and raised their family - Janet, Leslie, Debbie and baby Joe on Vidas Avenue. Leonard began as a volunteer firefighter, but then worked for the Fire department for 31 years. He retired in 2000, just in time for his son Joe to join the Department in 2002. Joe now lives on Vidas Avenue, next door to his parents, and Leslie lives on Burton Ave. Leslie has five children who are fourth generation South Salt Lake residents.

In his three years as president and 37 years at Westminster College, President Morgan has ensured the relationship between the College and South Salt Lake became a cornerstone of both communities. Westminster professors include service learning in South Salt Lake in their curriculum, providing free research, technical support and hands-on work in many City departments. The “Walkways to Westminster” program is working. Three SSL youth have been awarded college scholarships and are now attending. Thank you President Morgan for your commitment to the futures of our young people, we wish you well in your retirement!

Teacher of the Year

Young Leader of the Year

AALIA FIELDS

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Coffee with a Cop is part of a national initiative to create a place for community members and police officers to come together. There are no agendas or speeches; just the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and the chance to get to know the officers in their local neighborhoods. The South Salt Lake Chamber supports the program to help businesses increase their involvement in the community’s safety. The event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 9-10 a.m. at Village Inn, 2929 S. State St. The next session is Wednesday, April 4.

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Pavilions are ready to rent for your next party, family reunion or company event at Fitts Park. Reservations are available April 1st to October 25th. Renting our beautiful pavilions is easier than ever! Reserve online at www. sslc.com on the Public Assets page under Facility Reservations. Please call 801.483.6020 with any questions.

Fifth grade teacher Ms. Fields has been an integral part of the afterschool program at Woodrow Wilson for the past two years. Aalia and her co-teacher recently took the new school Lego League to the All-District competition. Competing with 40 teams, the ﬁrst-timers almost made it into the top 10! The kids had a huge win, an amazing time and positively represented themselves and their school. Ms. Fields, thank you for taking our kids on adventures that will last a lifetime!

Education Leader of the Year PRINCIPAL AARON WILSON GRANITE PARK JUNIOR HIGH

Principal Aaron Wilson put on a Veterans Day ceremony last year to honor Granite Park alumni who have served their country. A plaque commemorating former students who died in World War II was discovered in storage. In a touching ceremony, they re-installed the plaque and invited family members of the fallen to be there. This gathering not only honored the school’s history, it recognized the importance of military and civil service, which touches the lives of so many students at Granite Park. Principal Wilson began a new tradition this year – hosting a dinner for the kids before holiday break, with teachers and principals serving up the dishes. His goal – to make kids know they matter. Thank you, Principal Wilson for making every student feel like they belong!

OSCAR SERRANO

Oscar is a 7th grader at Granite Park, has a 3.9 GPA, and he has been captain of several sports teams. He was given the South Salt Lake Fire Department “Good Citizen Award” in 2017. Oscar is part of a humanitarian trip to Peru this July with Youthlinc. This is a program for high school and college students, but Oscar is participating as a 7th grader. Oscar sees no limits to what he can achieve, and neither do we. That is why he is our 2018 Young Leader of the Year!

United Way – Promise SSL Partner of the Year INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE CONNECT CARE KIOSK

United Way and Promise SSL have worked together for years to help SSL families have access to low-cost healthcare. In 2017 IHC installed a Connect Care kiosk at the Columbus Center after learning about our community’s health needs. IHC wanted to make it easier to provide health care to lower income families, people with limited transportation options, and people with or without insurance. When you set down at the kiosk, you are connected to a doctor over video chat and have simple medical tools at your ﬁngertips. The kiosk also includes language translation. The kiosk was donated by American Well, IHC’s partner in “telehealth.” We are pleased to award Intermountain Healthcare for providing access at our ﬁngertips.

Best of SSL – State of the City Community Champion

Mayor’s Spirit of Community Award

Best of SSL Awards

ADAM BLACKBURN – USA STARS JUDO

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Best Business Volunteers

USA Stars Judo provides Promise kids with a high quality Judo club after school for very little cost, and we couldn’t have designed a better match for our Promise SSL program. Owner Sensei Adam Blackburn is a phenomenal partner. He holds the youth to the highest standards and is a respected role model. Sensei Blackburn also teaches classes for veterans and for vision impaired people. You have to see it to know just how amazing that is. USA Stars Judo and Sensei Adam Blackburn are true Champions, which is why they are receiving our 2018 Community Champion Award.

Each holiday season community members go above and beyond to ensure families in need are included in the spirit of giving. In 2017 our family liaisons learned of two families that were in dire need of cars to keep their families financially afloat. Edwards Automotive approached New Start Auto to partner together and donate two repaired vehicles. Matt Edwards worked overtime and overnighted parts to get the cars in tip top shape in time for Christmas. Thank you Matt, Ben, and Justin for your hard work and selfless gift!

JOE ANDERSON

Council Champion SHARLA BEVERLY

In 2017 Sharla Beverly was re-elected to the Council in District 3 with 66% of the vote. Her constituents know she is listening to them and looking out for them. Sharla is a champion for efforts to make our city a better place for people. She has a love for the arts, music, good food, and fun. She enthusiastically supports Community Movie Night, a new food truck ordinance, the Creative Industry Zone, the expansion of Fitts Park, and downtown projects. She steps into every council meeting with a positive attitude and poise. She never hesitates to pay a compliment, give credit where it is due, and speak honestly and earnestly about the issues. Thank you, Sharla!

Savage has volunteered with South Salt Lake since 2011 as supporters of United Way Day of Caring. In the last seven years they have brought in hundreds of volunteers and thousands of dollars of donations.

Best Wings Stellar Wings 2704 South State Stellar Wings opened in 2017 with an outer space theme (because the owner loves space) and a promise that their food is “out of this world good.” Just one taste of their Galactic Chicken Fries and you will agree.

Best Nail Salon

Employee of the Year Joe Anderson has been a firefighter with SSL for 15 years. Since joining the department as a rookie he has risen to the rank of Engineer. Joe sees that the personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus is ready for deployment at all times. Our firefighters would not be able to perform the life saving measures they do on a daily basis without this critical support. Joe always has the firefighters’ wellbeing and citizen safety in the forefront of his mind. He is humble, humorous and very easy going. We are proud to call him the 2018 South Salt Lake Employee of the Year!

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Volunteer of the Year PURRFECT PAWPRINTS – ANN MARIE FULLER

Ann Marie Fuller’s non-proﬁt organization, Purrfect Pawprints, steps in to save lives and to fulﬁll nearly every one of our animal shelter’s needs. Ann Marie provides complimentary spay/neuter services to our shelter animals – raising funds for the surgeries and transporting the animals. She comes in almost weekly to take our animals out to local pet adoptions. With her boundless energy and passion, Purrfect Pawprints was able to save 500 animals in 2017. We are incredibly grateful for the help she has given to our shelter staff and animals!

Community Builder of the Year ATTILA PAPP

Attila Papp started the Stand up for SSL Facebook Page one year ago to rally and engage residents and businesses when the homeless resource center discussions began. He provided critical updates and monitored the conversation about this issue. Ultimately hundreds of people spoke out, grabbed a yard sign and attended meetings at the capital, City Hall and other town hall meetings. He has since kept the Facebook page and group engaged and informed while striving to keep a positive, proactive tone in the conversation. With 260 members now, this is the most resident driven outreach and communication the City has ever seen. Attila, congratulations, you are the 2018 Community Builder of the year!

Fantasy Nails is a good thing wrapped in a small package. They have been in business for 5 years, and provide guests with fast and friendly services and the best manicures and pedicures in town.

Best Pizza The Pie Pizzeria 3311 South 200 East Never has a new business been so long awaited. The Pie Pizzeria already had a cult following. And now the hungry mob can stroll down their neighborhood street to eat in arguably the hippest restaurant in South Salt Lake.

Best Small Business Salt Lake Culinary 2233 South 300 East Diane and Rich Sheya opened Salt Lake Culinary in 2015. They teach classes in every culinary tradition to people of all ages, and are the warmest and most hard-working people you could ever wish to know. And you will get to know them – they are the ultimate hosts.

Best Employer WinCo Foods 2193 South Main WinCo built an 85,000 square foot store as the anchor in our new downtown. It is now one of the top 15 highest sales tax producers in SSL. The store employs close to 200 full and part time employees, many of whom are South Salt Lake residents.

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South Salt Lake City Council Action Report Summary

Full agendas, minutes, handouts and video recorded meetings available at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meeting Date Agenda Item Subject Action Next Step 2/28/18 Unfinished Appointment to the Jordan River Commission Board City Staff person will be Complete Business appointed for this Board 2/28/18 Unfinished Appointment to Municipal Councils Board Council Member Mila will Complete Business remain on this Board 2/28/18 New Business Resolution appointing temporary Judges to the Moved to Unfinished Business 3/14 Meeting Justice Court for March 14 Regular Meeting 2/28/18 New Business Ordinance amending the East Street Car form based Moved to Unfinished Business 3/14 Meeting code – allow for an increase in the number of signs for March 14 Regular Meeting length projecting wall signs 3/14/18 Unfinished Resolution appointing temporary Judges to the Council voted to approve Complete Business Justice Court R2018-03 R2018-01 3/14/18 Unfinished Ordinance amending the East Street Car form based Council voted to approve Complete Business code – allow for an increase in the number of signs Ord 2018-01 length projecting wall signs 3/14/18 Public Hearing Resolution regarding proposed amendments to all Council voted to approve Complete 2017/2018 fund budgets R2018-02

Neighborhood Nights Kick Off:

Animal Shelter

Dinner & Community Conversation There are many opportunities to come to a city meeting, but most occur at City Hall or a community center. The Neighborhood Night was designed to bring City Hall to you. City leaders and staff are hosting informational meetings with dinner to answer your questions and connect you with other community members who are working toward a better city. The meetings will include information on projects and issues speciﬁc to the neighborhood where they are held, but residents are welcome to attend any meeting in the series. Topics include new development, public safety, code enforcement, community revitalization, capital improvements and more. The meeting and free BBQ dinner will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or indoors at local community centers. You may request discussion topics by contacting Julie Taylor at julie.taylor@sslc.com or 801.464.6757. South Salt Lake has had an animal shelter for much of its history. The original location was by 2230 S. Andy Ave, where the city sewer treatment plant once stood. In 1977, a new shelter was under construction, at about 600 West Andy Avenue by the SSL water tank. This 40 year old photo shows the shelter was the only building on 600 W, which was not yet built. When the new I-15 – I-80 spaghetti bowl was constructed, the shelter was once again rebuilt, this time south of the tank, and re-opened in 1999. Animal Control Ofﬁcer Mike Godman is pictured this 1983 photo in front of the shelter.

Public Safety Join us for our new Community Safety Coalition Meetings The South Salt Lake Police Department in partnership with the City of South Salt Lake will be hosting the new Community Safety Coalition Meetings. The goal is to bring our community members together with City leaders, to discuss current and future Public Safety needs and concerns. During the 2017 election campaign, residents frequently expressed interest in knowing more about what was going on in the City with respect to Public Safety. Following several conversations with Mayor Wood, we felt bringing existing programs together with the Police Chief and other city leaders in a public forum would create a dialogue to better serve our community. This follows a long-standing city commitment to community policing, which relies on Police Chief Jack Carruth involvement of many different people. This is an additional way to bring issues directly to city leaders, and consider issues city-wide, beyond a single neighborhood or business district. Topics of discussion will include safety tips, local crime trends, current programs and an open Q&A to address community concerns. This effort will enhance Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch. These meetings will continue, bi-monthly, but alternate each month with a new city-wide Community Safety Coalition. Beginning April 19, 2018 and repeating every-other month on the 3rd Thursday, the South Salt Lake Police Department will host the Community Safety Coalition Meeting at the Columbus Center from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The SSL Victim Services Unit is looking for volunteers to help in the ofﬁce, in court, with special programs, with language interpretation and on crisis response teams. If you are interested in making a difference in the SSL community, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Tina, at 801-412-3624. The SSL Police Department is hiring Police Ofﬁcers – Lateral and Entry Level Candidates. Additionally, they have openings for part-time Crossing Guards. Visit SSLC.com for more information.

Friday, May 4 6:00-9:00 p.m. Central Park Ball Field 2797 S 200 E Game night: Baseball, bubble soccer, bounce house, football games, food and FUN. $4/per couple $1 additional son

LUNCH on the Move Wednesday, April 18 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SSL City Hall 220 East Morris Ave

Discover a new food truck each month and stop in to see what’s new at City Hall.

Community Happenings

Free Rabies Clinic for SSL Pets Saturday, April 14 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. SSL Animal Shelter 2274 S 600 W Staff available to license pets $15 spayed/neutered $40 non $20 microchips For more info: Call 801-483-6024

Pickleball

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Central Park Community Center 2797 S. 200 E. 18 years and older Equipment available for checkout

Youth Open Play Basketball

Columbus Center Gym 2531 S. 400 E. Monday-Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Basketballs available for checkout For more information call 801-412-3217

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High school civics project goes all the way to the Hill By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com to be quite honorable — their duty is it to protect and serve, not knowing the risks.” Her bill, SB 0057 “Police Service Animal Amendments,” changes the penalty for knowingly killing a police K-9 from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony. Addison said the increased penalty is commensurate with the cost to replace the dog, which can cost more than $40,000 to purchase and train. “It’s more appropriate to have a stiffer penalty when considering the dog is an officer of the law,” said Addison, who hopes to work with canines in a career with the FBI. She graduated last year at the age of 16 and is currently studying criminal law at Utah Valley University. “Seeing police officers and the duty that they do, their role Passionate about protecting K-9 officers, Emily Addison raised money to of protecting those who cannot protect themselves — that’s provide ballistic vests for South Salt Lake Police an Fire Department’s K-9 always something that I wanted to be able to do,” she said. units. (Photo courtesy Emily Addison) While waiting for her bill to progress last fall, Addison raised $1,710 to purchase three ballistic-resistant vests for South Salt mily Addison’s sophomore civics class assignment is now a Lake Police and Fire Department’s K-9 units. bill on the Hill. Addison’s civics teacher, Callie Geisler said Addison, was a Two years ago, Addison was attending Summit Academy High School and taking a civics and government class. She was very self-motivated student. “Emily is amazing,” she said. “She has always been incredibly assigned to create, change or enhance a local bill. focused and driven.” “It was one of those assignments that you could actually Others have been impressed by Addison’s determination to make change in society,” Addison said. make a difference, including Utah Sen. Jani Iwamoto. Geisler’s As a member of Draper Police Youth Explorers and a daughter of City of South Salt Lake Deputy Fire Chief, Terry Addison, she civic action project required students to contact community chose to focus her assignment on the safety of Public Safety K-9s. leaders with their ideas. Addison contacted Iwamoto, who began “It was something I had seen in the news quite a bit around to look into the issue. “I found there were a lot of things wrong with the code for that time, so I knew from the start that it was something I wanted to do it on,” Addison said. “These service dogs are a very big all kinds of animals,” Iwamoto said. “It was a very involved piece part of the law enforcement community and family. I find them of legislation.” When two unified police K-9s, Dingo and Aldo, were killed

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in the line of duty in 2016 and 2017, their deaths hit close to home with Iwamoto, who had served on the city council in the area the dogs had served. She met with officers and learned how valuable the dogs’ service is to the community with their ability to find criminals and save lives. She continued to build on the changes Addison suggested and the bill gained the backing of V. Lowry Snow in the House. Because of the strong opinion on both sides of the issue, Iwamoto said it was a very difficult bill to pass. She is hoping for a ceremonial signing from the governor. The senator invited Addison to attend the committee hearing for her bill so she could see the whole process. “I think it’s so important for students to get involved,” Iwamoto said. Geisler said Addison is the only student to ever take their assignment all the way to the state level, but many students proposed their ideas at the local level. They asked city councils to preserve bike trails, add stoplights and stop signs at specific intersections, and fill troublesome potholes. “Once students realize they have a voice and it is heard, they are unstoppable,” said Geisler. She said about 20 percent of the students’ ideas were addressed by local governments. “It’s incredible what can come out of providing our youth with a basic framework of expectations and letting them fill in the rest.” Addison is grateful Geisler assigned the project and pushed her out of her comfort zone. “It’s amazing that you have these teachers that really inspire you and push you to achieve greatness,” Addison said. “She’s helped me understand that at such a young age, I can have my voice heard and I can go out and achieve so many things.” l

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The American Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters a year, the majority of which are home fires. Here in Utah, the Red Cross responds to a home fire once every 1 to 3 days. Sadly, 7 people a day die in a home fire in the U.S. Working smoke alarms in a home cuts that risk by half, and having an escape plan further improves the odds of survival. You may only have two minutes to escape when a fire occurs, but most people mistakenly believe they have more than twice as long toget out. Here is what the Red Cross suggests: o Home fire escape plans should include at least two ways to escape from every room of your home. o Select a meeting spot at a safe distance from your home where family members can meet after a fire. o Discuss the plan with everyone in the household and practice it at least twice a year. Make sure that you practice that plan until every member of your household can escape in less than two minutes. To address the home fire problem, the

Red Cross launched the Home Fire Campaign in 2014 to end these tragedies and save lives. Across the country, the campaign is making a difference. The Red Cross and its partners across the country have saved at least 380 lives by installing over 1,135,000 free smoke alarms paired with home fire safety education. Sound the Alarm in Utah is part of the nationwide Red Cross effort to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries from home fires. By volunteering with the Red Cross, you can truly make a difference in someone’s life. The Red Cross Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter is seeking people 16 years and older to volunteer their time and help save lives at the Sound the Alarm home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events on May 2nd and May 12th targeting atrisk neighborhoods in South Salt Lake and West Valley City. Those interested can sign up at www.soundthealarm.org/utah Also to learn more about the Home Fire Campaign, visit redcross. org. To arrange for the installation of up to three smoke alarms per household contact the local Red Cross by calling 211. l

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Students join nationwide protest, many focus on kindness By Julie Slama, Justin Adams, Lori Gillespie and Travis Barton right reasons supported the victims and it was awesome. For the kids who walked out to miss school, I hope they realize what this is all about and the importance of it.” Kate and other student government leaders organized “17 days of kindness of positivity.” Suggestions include to make a new friend, smile at 17 people, post a picture on social media “NeverAgain” in support and write to Gov. Gary Herbert and the legislature. “We wanted to do something that will make a difference immediately in kids’ lives,” she said.

Students link arms around the football field at Highland High School on March 14 as part of the nationwide walkout. (Lori Gillespie/City Journals)

cross the country students made their voices heard on March 14, one month after the school shooting at a Parkland, Florida high school. They honored the 17 victims with tearful moments of silence, they protested gun laws and pledged kindness to their peers. Salt Lake County was no different as schools around the valley participated with walkouts and “walk ups.” Murray “I’m scared at school and I hear that from my friends as well,” said Academy of Math, Engineering and Science junior Grace Wason. “I don’t think fear should be in a place of learning.” About 150 students, most wearing black in mourning, lined 1300 East near the Murray school. They held signs showing each victim and chanted, “Books not bullets; no more silence. We are change.” During the walkout, Grace recited names of each victim, then added: “These are only 17 of the 75-plus students we are mourning today. We do this in solidarity not only with lost victims, but also their mourning friends and families. This has gone too far.” Grace participated in a routine school lockdown earlier in the week. “It was daunting,” she said. “I was working on the posters and saw them on my desk as I hid in the corner and thought, this is the exact thing those Florida students went through only they had someone with a gun come in their door.” Students, many who planned to take part in the “March for Our Lives” rally at the Capitol March 24, also signed up to vote as leaders organized voting registration as well as planned to hold a letter-writing campaign to Congress. Murray Board of Education Vice President Kami Anderson said Murray School District allowed students from Murray High, Hillcrest Junior High and Riverview Junior High the opportunity to walkout. “As a school district, we wanted to facilitate the conversation between students and parents about what the walkout means and why or why not participate and provide a safe place for them,” she said. “We need to allow students to make the choices for themselves.” Murray High student body president Kate Spackman said student government ushered the student-organized walkout to the school plaza, which had about 250 students participate. “Some students stood up and spoke out; we paid our respects to the victims,” Kate said. “I felt the kids who walked out for the

Cottonwood Heights Brighton student government also will hold a kindness campaign to create a more welcoming environment, said Principal Tom Sherwood after about 500 students participated in the studentled walkout. “I believe if students want to make a statement about changes to protest future lives, they have a right,” he said. “Students for generations have used civil disobedience in the community or country to stand up for what they believe is not right — and they still do.” Students, who gathered in the football stand, were silent for 17 minutes as the names of victims were held up and read out loud. Student leaders also urged students to use their voice — “we can’t let kids our age die in vain,” to vote and to write to their representatives. Afterward, two juniors — Evelyn Compagno and Lilly Olpin — lingered. “I’m so glad we raised awareness for such a horrible thing,” said Evelyn, adding that she had friends who survived the Las Vegas shooting. “Those kids were murdered for no reason.” The future of the country is being impacted as well, Lilly said. “You never know the potential those children had. They could have been someone great, like the next Isaac Newton,” she said. Community members and Jim and Bonnie Despain came with their signs supporting the students. Jim Despain, who once hunted rabbits, said that he has wanted better gun control for years. Bonnie is a retired Ridgecrest Elementary schoolteacher and remembers faculty discussing the best course of action after the Columbine and Sandy Hook shootings. “It’s taking the kids across the nation to say enough and get the movement going on this,” she said. Utah State Rep. Marie Poulson, who taught English in the south end of the valley, agreed and supported students who participated. “I’m so proud of the courage, how they came out and spoke up,” she said. “It’s taking our young people’s activism to come out to remind us to look at it and make changes. Kids should have the right to feel safe at school.” Poulson said she recalled how the Columbine shooting terrorized both students and teachers and puzzled them about what they could do to make schools safer. Since then, she said phones and panic buttons have been installed in classrooms. “And we’re still discussing it now, but I’m hoping these students caught the attention of other officials and have embarrassed them to do more,” Poulson said. “We don’t want schools to become an armed camp, but we want our students to be safe. We’ve called a school safety commission and if they can find a way to make a difference, we’ll call a special session (at the legislature) and I hope they do.” Sugar House Students from Highland High School and the Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts congregated on the Highland football field where they linked arms and sang the Highland school song. Highland principal Chris Jenson estimated they had 1,200 students walk out.

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“The kids that did walk out, it was really nice to see them make a peaceful statement,” Jenson said. Ermiya Fanaeian organized the student protest—which also included voter registration booths—at Highland having grown tired of the mass shootings that have transpired over the last decade. “I am sick and tired of American schools being the new American battleground,” she said, adding the protest serves as a “call to action” for Congress and state legislators to limit access to weapons that put student safety at risk. “It is important that we express our dissent, it is important that we stay pugnacious to the change that we want to expedite.” Kearns Kearns Jr. High focused its energies on what principal Scott Bell hoped would be a “positive direction” rather than getting into the political aspect. The school’s “walk up” concentrated its attention on supporting school kindness and safety, standing united against school violence and honoring the 17 Parkland shooting victims. “My hope was there would be a uniting activity for us as a school and I think it exceeded my hopes. It really turned out just awesome,” Bell said. Before exiting the school, a student-made video was played with students requesting those watching to stand against school violence and pledge to do 17 acts of kindness. On the lawn outside, students and faculty held a moment of silence for two minutes, 14 seconds (the date of the tragedy 2/14). Once students returned to class they were given a KJH Cares card with 14 suggested acts of kindness and three blank lines for them to come up their own ideas. “We’re giving a challenge to our students over the next month to do 17 acts of kindness for others and to use the #KJHCares to share their acts of kindness on social media,” Bell said. Bell was impressed with his students saying they struck the right tone of respect and solemnity. “One thing I didn’t count on was the level of emotion it had for some students,” he said. “We had some of our students and staff be a little emotional about it. There was a real connection with what we were doing.” Holladay At Churchill Jr. High, Principal Josh LeRoy estimated that 80 percent of the student body joined the nationwide walkout. The administration took a hands-off approach to the demonstration, letting student leaders organize it themselves. They did notify the PTSA so that parents were aware of the walkout, many of whom attended to show solidarity for their children. The students formed a large circle and had a moment of silence to honor the victims of recent school shootings. Afterward, some of the student organizers spoke through a megaphone about the need for more gun control and more kindness between students, noting that many of those who carry out school shootings were previously victims of bullying. One of those students, Lydia Timms, said that the opinion and activism of students across the country shouldn’t be discounted just because of their age. “Just because we’re young doesn’t mean that we can’t be patriotic,” she said. Following the demonstration, the majority of students promptly walked back into the building to return to class. LeRoy said he was impressed with the behavior of the students throughout the demonstration. “For most of these students, this was their first experience in civic engagement so we wanted to make sure that it went well,” he said. Eric Holley, one of the parents who attended, said that he thought it was a valuable experience for his daughter. “Something like this works for these kids on their level,” he said.

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Why seek early intervention for your child? By Jessica Ivins | j.ivins@mycityjournal.com

hat if your 1 year old isn’t babbling? Or your child is 4 months old and is not reaching for food on the table? Or your child is 1 year old and still crawling? These are all questions for Discover Develop Impact Vantage or DDI Vantage, a federally funded with state assistance organization that recognizes the importance of early intervention for babies with a developmental delay. There are 15 statewide Early Intervention programs in Utah. Meghan Boyd is one of the program coordinators at DDI Vantage and said that, “Ages birth to 3 is the time to intervene because children’s brains are still flexible and we can make a difference in a short amount of time.” The purpose of Early Intervention is to foster the development of children with special needs. “We have professionals in all your child’s area of need— occupational therapist, physical therapist, special education, nurses—and we serve you and your child in your natural environment,” Boyd said. However, not all children that receive services have a diagnosis. If your child has a delay or disability it doesn’t mean something is wrong. Early intervention simply reduces the odds of having to continue intervention later in life. Heidi Rogers’ daughter was 1 when she started receiving services. Her pediatrician recommended Early Intervention for Cordelia because she had slightly low muscle tone, commonly called hypotonia. This caused her to be developmentally delayed in her ability to walk at the same time as her peers. Her physical therapist came twice a week. “I like the ideas they give me that I can use in my home and normal routine. I feel like I am helping her everyday versus going to therapy once in a while,” Rogers said. Cordelia is now 2 years old and made such good progress that she has services only once a month. Jaida Ivins (the writer’s daughter), received Early Intervention 18 years ago. She struggled with many of her speech sounds. She could have been written off as “just a quiet child.” However, the doctor recommended Early Intervention. The speech therapist came to the house once a week and played games with her. Jaida didn’t know she was working so hard every week. To this day, Jaida, now 19, still remembers her speech therapist, Amy. Early Intervention does not just support the child, but the family as well. Some children may have negative behaviors that need intervention support. The intervention specialist may be

Early Intervention aims to foster development of children with special needs. (Photo/Meghan Boyd)

listening to the family and making suggestions for the family routine. From a syndrome to a developmental delay, with qualifying needs, DDI Vantage will support the child to reach his or her potential. The child and family will still feel at ease as the interventionists work around the family’s schedule. Services are provided in the home. Who pays for Early Intervention? If you are on Medicaid or

Women, Infants and Children program, services are free, everyone else is on a sliding scale based on the number of people in your household and your income. Boyd couldn’t emphasize enough how important these services are to start early. The earlier the better for the child. It reduces the need for intervention later in the child’s school years. For more information, visit DDIvantage.org or call 801-2663979 l

Cottonwood baseball looks to defend state title with a young lineup

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he Cottonwood Colts baseball team did something they haven’t done in many years last season, winning a 5A state title in improbable fashion. But, many pieces of that Colts squad that won the crown by making Lone Peak succumb to the 10-run rule in the state championship game last May are gone now, off to play college ball. That leaves behind a young lineup according to head coach Jason Crawford, who helped pilot Cottonwood to its first title since 2008. “We will have a young team this year. We will look to establish our identity early and give players chances to earn jobs,” said Crawford

in an interview with Deseret News earlier this month. “I like our pitching. On paper it is a very solid staff. It’s time for our players to go out and earn their roles and see what they can do.” The Colts will put junior Porter Hodge on the mound, along with Ross Dunn, who is only a sophomore. Hodge went 2-1 for Cottonwood last year, while Dunn was 0-1 in his only start. Hodge also possesses some power in the field; he hit a home run last year. In the field for Cottonwood, the Colts will rely on the steady hands and solid arm of senior catcher/infielder Caleb Manuel, who exiled from Cuba several years ago and has an inter-

esting personal and baseball background. Manuel was one of Cottonwood’s leading hitters last season, playing in all 30 games for the Colts while hitting four doubles. Another one to keep your eye on is junior shortstop Hunter Cornia, who like Manuel managed to play in all 30 games for the Colts last season and hit several doubles—three, in total—for Cottonwood. Infielders Jason Luke and Daniel Gonzalez—both juniors—also comprise a part of the lineup that helped Cottonwood claim the state title and they’re expected to fill the void that the other departed players left. For Cottonwood though, having a young

lineup won’t be the only change. The region in which the Colts play has been entirely reclassified and now Cottonwood will be playing against the likes of Corner Canyon, Alta, Brighton and Timpview. Also, the Colts will now potentially compete against Timpanogos, last year’s 4A champion who has now moved up to 5A. The two powers will tangle on March 30. In a statement sent to the Deseret News, Crawford said, “We are excited for the opportunity to compete in a new region and a new classification. We will strive to put out a competitive team daily and represent Cottonwood High l School and our community with pride.”

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or the first time in many years the Cottonwood Colts boys basketball team got a taste of the postseason. It was a small taste nonetheless, but for a Colts program that hadn’t even had a chance to think about going to state in the last eight years, it was good to at least get a glimpse at what might be next year. “As long as the players on the team continue to buy into our system and program, the team and Cottonwood basketball can only continue to get better,” said head coach Lance Gummersall. “Progress of our program or any program is largely based on the people within. We hope to have the right people in the program to take it to the next level of progression.” The Colts succumbed to Brighton in a Region 7 play-in game Feb. 22 featuring the three teams that finished in a three-way tie for the fourth and final spot to go to the state tournament. That meant Cottonwood had to play either Brighton or Corner Canyon and, with a coin flip, the Colts drew the Bengals, featuring the Krystkowiak brothers—sons of Utah Utes head basketball coach Larry. Two days earlier, the Colts just upset Brighton at home, winning a triple-overtime thriller 69-66 on the strength of 27 points from Spence McDonald. That meant Cottonwood would again have to play the Bengals again in a rubber match at a neutral site for the play-in game and the right to take on Alta—the region’s third team in the three-way tie. But, that was provided the Colts won for a third time against Brighton, something Cottonwood had already done twice in the regular season. The third time against Brighton on Feb.

22 wasn’t a charm though as the Colts got out to a slow start, trailing 20-9 after one quarter. A better second quarter from Cottonwood cut Brighton’s lead to three. But, the Bengals played stifling defense down the stretch, limiting Cottonwood to just three points in the third quarter and eight in the fourth. Meanwhile, the Krystkowiak brothers— Cameron and Luc—combined for 27 points to give Brighton its first victory over the Colts this season and send Cottonwood home. The Colts were led by McDonald, who will depart Cottonwood as the team’s leading scorer this year and the team’s leader in threepoint shots made. Despite falling a bit short this season of the state tournament, which Gummersall said earlier this season qualifying for state was the team’s overarching goal, Cottonwood will return everyone except for its senior sharpshooter McDonald. In particular, junior center Britton Jensen was big for Cottonwood, providing not only a low post presence averaging 10 points per game but also a paint protector with his seven rebounds per contest. Senior forward Eli Reynolds also returns for the Colts—the team’s leading scorer at over 12 points per game. And like the Krystkowiak brothers who helped lead Brighton to state, Cottonwood also features two sets of brothers (Donovan and Andrew Cooper, Preston and Dayton Davis) on its team who happen to be coming back next year, according to Gummersall. In all, it looks as though Cottonwood is building a program that just might get back to state for the first time since 2010 and take that next big step towards prominence. l

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Cottonwood High senior makes the U.S. Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com

ith the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics now be- the street from Woodstock Elementary School (6015 South 1300 hind us in PyeongChang, South Korea, international sports East),” Ali said. “She called me from there to say, ‘You’ve got to interest—for many Americans—is now shifting 640 miles east hurry over here to see this.’ What she had seen was a wheelchair of there, to Tokyo, home of the 2020 Olympic Summer Games. basketball team arriving and unloading for practice.” After all, how many of us give international competition That team, the Utah Rush wheelchair basketball team, is much thought between the every-other-year, winter-summer coached by Marilyn Blakley. Olympic Games? “Ali came right over to talk to us,” Blakley said. “And it Cottonwood High School senior Ali Ibanez certainly will be. wasn’t long before she was on our team. The U.S. Women’s “I was thrilled to be selected for the U.S. Women’s National National Wheelchair Basketball Team is the most prestigious Wheelchair Basketball Team this year,” Ali said. “But my real goal team any of our Rush players have been on. I’m already looking is to make the 2020 Paralympic team…and I’m a long way from that.” Well, not as far away as a few other people—like the other 28 girls and women who were originally invited to tryout for the national team. The U.S. team that will compete for the 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, in Hamburg, Germany, consists of 12 women. Still awaiting her high school diploma, 18-year-old Ali is the second youngest member of the team, coached by National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Famer Trooper Johnson. “We selected the youngest (women’s wheelchair national) team we ever have this year,” Johnson said. “Ali showed us incredible potential and she is very coachable. She learns quickly and helps to make Ali Ibanez (in blue) mixes it up during one of her recent wheelchair basketball games. (Scot Goodman) everyone else on the team better. There are still a few tryouts ahead for her (if she is to make the 2020 Paralympic team). But into whether I can afford to get over to see her play in (the World we are looking at her incredible growth potential, and I think she Championship tournament in) Germany.” has a long playing career ahead.” Ali actually plays on two Utah Rush teams, while also Johnson became the national wheelchair team’s head coach completing individual workout assignments for the national last year, after assisting the team in its 2016 gold medal finish in team. When she’s not doing all that, Ali maintains a 4.0 GPA at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games. He’s also the only U.S. Cottonwood High. player to compete on 15 men’s national teams, including four Johnson said the women will gather at the Olympic Training Paralympic teams. Center in Colorado Springs for weeklong training camps in April “I feel I was a little lucky to make the team, my first time and May followed by a pair of “friendly” tournaments before the trying out,” Ali added. “But I plan to work hard to help them and August 16-25 World Championships in Europe. to hold on to my spot.” By then, Ali will also have decided whether she’s going to Ali’s mother explained that her daughter was born with a play wheelchair basketball at the University of Texas-Arlington or condition called arthrogryposis, a congenital disease. the University of Illinois, two of only five schools nationwide that “Normally the disease affects all of a person’s limbs,” field teams— and fund scholarships—for women’s wheelchair Tiffanie Ibanez said. “But with Ali it only affected her lower basketball. limbs, which allows her to play sports.” “Earning a college degree while playing and making the Tiffanie tells the story of when Ali was just a baby, and unable 2020 Paralympic team are my top two goals right now,” Ali said. to walk, she left the infant alone in a room for just a minute. “I sure hope they don’t regret picking me (for the 2018 national “When I returned, Ali had climbed up on a desk with a big team). I plan to work hard to make sure they don’t.” smile on her face, and I knew nothing was going to stop her in Her mother and coaches Blakley and Johnson all expressed life. She just adapts to challenges and moves on.” confidence that no one is going to regret giving the girl who Ali was 13 when she first learned there was such a thing as a pulled herself up on a table as a toddler an opportunity to succeed wheelchair basketball team in the Salt Lake Valley. as a young adult. l “My older sister was babysitting for a family that lived across

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The Value of Choices I recently watched a Netflix Original show called “Ozark,” starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner and Peter Mullan. The show opens over a lake, late into an evening sunset. Over the next three minutes, a dimly-lit montage of the main character doing some menial tasks makes the audience question the morality of the character. Bateman’s voice is tracked over this scene.

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“Money: that which separates the haves, from the have-nots. It’s everything if you don’t have it, right? Half of all American adults have more credit card debt than savings. Twenty-five percent have no savings at all. And only 15 percent of the population is on track to fund even one year of retirement. You see, I think most people just have a fundamentally flawed view of money. Is it simply an agreed upon unit of exchange for goods and services? Or is it intangible – security, happiness, or peace of mind? Let me propose a third option; money as a measuring device. You see the hard reality is how much money we accumulate in life is a function of….patience, frugality, and sacrifice. When you boil it down, what do those three things have in common? Those are choices. Money is not peace of mind. Money’s not happiness. Money is, at its essence, that measure of a man’s choices.” For months, the above quote has stuck with me, challenging my perceptions of money, poorness, richness, currency, and value. As the season of new beginnings—spring—approaches, it is a time to challenge ourselves to think

more positively, meditate incrementally, comprehend the daily quotes from calendars. If you aim to change mentality, instead of physicality, as part of your new beginnings, I challenge you to begin questioning the perception of money. Most of us view money as an agreed upon unit of exchange for goods and services. You’re reading this newspaper segment with the word “coupon” in the title, hoping to find ways of protecting those units already possessed. Without such coupons, or mentality of frugality, those units diminish. In viewing money as units of exchange, statistics like the ones mentioned above are frightening. Half of all American adults need to earn units to replenish the units they’ve already exchanged, instead of inheriting them. Fifteen percent of the population has not obtained enough units to exchange for a oneyear lifestyle free from work and responsibility. However, if we perceive money as a measure of an individual’s choices, those statistics are less anxiety-ridden. Half of all American adults made choices to live outside of their means. Fifteen percent of the population chose to live a different lifestyle. As I’ve been challenging my perception of

money, I’ve observed less stress about the number of units in my bank account and wallet. I’ve realized that the choices I make are my own. Some of my choices may not be acceptable, or even viable, for others within my community or country. I may not understand or support others’ choices as well. That’s why we make different choices, the ones that make sense to our individual selves. Our own currencies enrich our lives in different and meaningful ways. Choices are indefinite. We are provided the opportunity of choice with every moment we are alive. Our behaviors may be influenced; but we are the ultimate decision maker in what we wear, what we say, what we do, where we sleep, where we live, how we respond, who we fear, who we love, and who we are. Our money reflects those choices. And if we were to perceive money as a measure of human choice, I’d be pretty wealthy.

Get a Taste of College Life this Summer with Westminster Youth Camps By Kerry Case, Westminster Summer Camp coordinator Looking for fun summer youth opportunities right here in Sugar House? Westminster offers many great college experience and sports camps for youth, ages 5–18. Westminster’s college experience camps offer 9–12 graders the chance to get a sense of what college is like, and in some cases, even earn a

couple of college credits. For summer 2018, youth can learn to invest and manage their money with Money 101, perfect their musical skills with SummerSong and get active with a host of athletic camps. The Girls’ Sports & Recreation Camp gives girls a chance to try out a variety of different sports in a fun, supportive setting. Girls can participate in martial arts, soccer, hip-hop, rock climbing, golf, track and field, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, volleyball and yoga all in one camp. Additionally, Westminster offers an array of boys and girls camps in basketball, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball. Many of the camps provide overnight opportunities to give campers a more robust look at college life while they sleep in one of the residence halls, eat in the cafeteria, climb at the indoor climbing wall and participate in fun activities with current Westminster students. “It is great to see everyone enjoying themselves, making new friends and building positive relationships with the coaches and counselors while being active and participating in sports and recreation activities,” said Hannah Stearman, camp counselor/coach. For more information on all of Westminster’s 2018 summer camps, visit www.westminstercollege.edu/campus-life/camps.

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are national treasures, each one unique and representative of their community. But my main reason for loving the game is this: baseball is a game of patience. There’s no time limit to a ballgame. It could last 3 hours or 5 hours; 9 innings or 13 innings. As our lives get busier, a ballgame is a reminder to sit in the sunshine, to talk to the person next to you and to order a hot dog without guilt as you root for your favorite team. All you have to do is sit, eat and cheer someone on. Shouldn’t that be America’s favorite pastime?

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