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oe Hazlett has been leaving a trail of colorful rocks around the country as part of her art class assignment. She has been studying the color wheel and has been experimenting with cool colors, warm colors and complimentary colors on her rocks. Zoe often has homework assignments that utilize her love of crafts, math and performance and she does her work anywhere because she doesn’t go to a brick and mortar school. The Hazlett family left their home to spend a year traveling the United States and Canada. Zoe, a third- grader, and her sister Hannah, an eighth-grader, are attending Utah’s K-12 online school, Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA), to accommodate their unique situation. “They are probably more engaged than they would be in a normal classroom in terms of the time,” said their mother, Tina. Hours spent touring museums instead of sitting at a desk count toward school credit. The girls earn P.E. credits as they ride bikes through historical battlefields or turn cartwheels on a log near the Mississippi River. Because of the flexibility of the learning, they are able to make it fun and personalized. Brian, Tina, Hannah and Zoe Hazlett live in a motor home and have a very flexible traveling schedule—if they like a place, they stay longer. Each week, they look at the upcoming school curriculum and find ways to apply it to the area they are traveling in. Sometimes the curriculum matches up with their location. When Hannah’s history curriculum started to cover the Civil War, she had just visited some of the sites she was learning about. Brian, a history buff, took the girls through a play-by-play of the action at sites like Little Big Horn and Gettysburg. “We are definitely hitting the history hard because of his passion,” said Tina. “He gives them the details of the Civil War and of exactly how it unfolded.”

P.E. credits are earned when the family goes bike riding. “You get the family time and they get school credit for it,” said Tina Hazlett. (Photo/Team Hazlett)

Next, the family is headed to the New England area. “We’re definitely going to tackle all the Revolutionary War details and let them get a visual,” said Tina. “That’s how they learn. They are sponges, so that’s been a huge benefit.” In addition to visiting historic sites, the girls are experiencing a variety of climates and scenery. This ties in with Zoe’s science curriculum. She observed and collected weather data and then recorded a weather report. “She is definitely my visual, high-energy kid so we thought it’d be fun to turn it into a weather girl activity and make it more practical,” said Tina. Tina is Zoe’s learning coach. “You’re basically attached at the hip from anywhere from three to six hours a day, depending on what she needs that day,” said Tina. Zoe said her favorite place she’s been so far was Chocolate World in Hershey, Penn. where she got to create her own candy bar and eat chocolate. Zoe loves math and is excited to be learning multiplication this year. “Now you can figure out Zoe Hazlett is leaving a trail of friendship rocks as the family travels the country. (Photo/Team Hazlett) how much all that chocolate’s

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going to cost you really fast with your multiplication,” Tina told her. The girls miss their extra-curricular activities and family and friends back home. But Hannah said she has made many friends in her online Class Connect sessions, where students work in groups to solve math equations or discuss reading topics for language arts. They even have assemblies. Hannah is learning self sufficiency, managing her online classes and projects. Their unique learning environment has also given Zoe an opportunity to learn focus and self discipline. “She’s got to be proactive on her own when she typically doesn’t need to be with a brick and mortar school,” said Tina. Where they park their motor home is based on where they can find the best Wi-Fi connection so the girls can do their schoolwork. UTVA provided laptop computers and a printer, textbooks and instructional materials—like CDs, videos and tools like magnifying glasses and a bag of rocks, said UTVA Head of School, Meghan Merideth. Tina has been a working mom and this opportunity to be so involved with her girls is one of the biggest benefits of their adventure, she said. They spend a lot of time as a family that being back home wouldn’t allow. Tina said despite the close quarters and sacrifices, she has zero regret. “It’s just been a really different and cool experience and to have this flexibility with their education is just priceless,” she said. More information about UTVA can be found at utva.k12. com 

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Utah Utes golf team puts on kids camp in South Salt Lake By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com The South Salt Lake City Journal is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout South Salt Lake. For information about distribution please email circulation@mycityjournals. com or call our ofﬁces. Rack locations are also available on our website. For subscriptions please contact: circulation@mycityjournals.com The views and opinions expressed in display advertisements do not necessarily reﬂect or represent the views and opinions held by Loyal Perch Media or the City Journals. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the owner.

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o many in the South Salt Lake community, Golf The Round is probably just a few miles away, right off the interstate. The Utah Utes golf team is probably far further from their memory. But on Sept. 19 the Utes took the trip in a van down by the interstate and visited South Salt Lake’s golf course to put on a 2-hour camp for area kids that was sponsored by the First Tee of Utah. “This is something we do together with the Utes where coach Garrett Clegg and his team come spend some time with our First Tee kids and teach them some golf,” said Paul Pugmire, executive director of the First Tee of Utah. The camp, held annually at Golf The Round, hosted about 60 kids, ranging mostly from 7-13 years of age. Pugmire added there were even a couple of younger and older kids—some as young as ﬁve and as old as 15. According to a release from the First Tee, the kids who participated at the camp had “a chance to learn from college golfers and their coaches

on chipping, putting, and the full swing, as well as talk with them about how they play the game and about their experience playing in college.” The 60 kids were broken up into three groups, each spending 30 minutes apiece focusing on improving their chipping, putting and swinging techniques. The three groups then participated in a question-and-answer period, which Pugmire said was the highlight of the camp in his opinion. “It was fascinating; really interesting to see what’s on these kids’ minds,” said Pugmire. “The golfers were very kind and patient with the kids, who asked various questions about what the college golfers’ lifestyles were like, and who among them putted and drove the ball the best. It was fun to hear their responses.” The clinic was free of charge according to Pugmire, who added that the First Tee plans to hold another event at the same time and same place next year. For more information on how you can get your child involved, contact Golf The Round at (801) 973-2345. 

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City council says yes to three new ambulances

By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com t is time for an important part of the South Salt Lake City Fire Department team to retire—the ambulances. After some

Side angle of current ambulance. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

15,533 runs, these emergency vehicles are ready to rest. Lucikly, the city council approved the purchase of three new ambulances for the City of South Salt Lake. Battalion Chief Jason Nicholl is thrilled about the acquisition though he is grateful for the service the current ones have provided. The new emergency vehicles will be delivered in 40 days after the ofﬁcial purchase from North Carolina. “Fleet did a great job keeping the vehicles on the road and safe and that sort of thing, but the longer you push things the more things fall into disrepair. Not because they’re being abused, not because they’re bad, things just get old and break. And that’s what happened,” Nicholl explained. Originally the medical division was hoping to update the current emergency vehicles but once they investigated the project further they realized updating was not the best option nor was it cost effective.

Fortunately, three ambulances had been built for another owner, but the sale never went through. During a meeting with the ambulance dealer, it was discovered these vehicles were available. The company was eager to get them off their lot and gave the city a great deal. Thus the cost of the discounted new ambulances became more financially reasonable then refurbishing the old ones. “They’re 2015 units, they’re brand new. The way commercial vehicle work is they are considered new until they go into service,” Nicholl said. Once the city receives the vehicles and the Utah Department of Transportation certifies them for service then the warranty begins which will also save money on maintenance. The fleet director and Nicholl did an onsite inspection to make sure the new ambulances will be what the city needs. “We were able to identify some things that needed to be altered for them to be effective for us,” Nicholl said. The adjustments were minor and Nicholl can’t wait for the new vehicles to arrive. Currently, two emergency vehicles are in use and one is kept as backup. They are rotated so each gets a turn being backup giving all of them similar depreciation. Nicholl said that having three ambulances is OK for now. “Today we don’t need four, today we need three. But with the homeless resource center moving into South Salt Lake and many of the other changes the call volume is going through the roof,” he said. Nicholl assumed that in the next six months to a year another ambulance purchase will be necessary, which means going back to the city council to request it. 

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Daniels Fund accepting scholarship applications By Aspen Perry | a.perry@mycityjournals.com

2017 Utah Daniels Scholars. (Daniels Fund)

rom 2000 through 2017, the Daniels Scholarship program has provided more than $154 million in undergraduate scholarships to over 3,700 students from Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. The Daniels Fund is currently seeking applicants who plan to attend college in 2018. Applications to their scholarship program are being accepted online at DanielsFund.org, now through November 30, 2017. “The goal of the Daniels Scholarship Program is to help each Daniels Scholar succeed in college,” said Bruce Wilmsen, vice president of media and community relations with Daniels Fund. The 2017 Daniels Scholars consisted of more than 230 students from the four states, with 21 hailing from Utah. Considering Utah College Application Week (UCAW) will begin kicking off at high schools across the Salt Lake Valley throughout the month of No-

vember, it would appear to be an opportune time for Utah students to apply. According to Wilmsen, the Daniels Fund was established by Bill Daniels as a means of giving back to the communities that contributed to his success in business. “Bill’s primary connection to Utah was (his ownership) of the Utah Stars American Baseball Association team in the early 1970s,” Wilmsen said. Wilmsen further stated, “That experience inspired him to direct the Daniels Fund to support programs that make life better for the citizens of that state.” In addition to offering financial support, the Daniels Scholarship Program offers personal support to scholars throughout their college career. “Each Daniels Scholar is assigned to one of the many Scholar Relations Officers on our staff which offer personal support throughout their college journey,” Wilmsen said. Another element is an enrichment program that teaches students soft skills many employers look for in potential hires, as well as career prep while in school to help them find internships and careers. Wilmsen stressed there was no maximum dollar amount as the scholarship amount is unique to each scholar. “It is a ‘last dollar’ scholarship that covers college expenses after other financial aid and the student’s federally-determined expected family contribution (EFC) are applied,” said Wilmsen. Wilmsen further explained scholar who attend one of the 24 partner schools, which include the University of Utah, Westminster College and Weber State University, will have their EFC covered as well. In addition to offering more than just a check, in terms of

providing support for each scholar, the Daniels Fund also expects students to fulfill expectations to both meet their own individual achievement, as well as giving back to their community. “You have to make tough decisions, because in college there’s a lot of influence, whether negative or positive. I have high expectations for myself, and there were expectations from the Daniels Fund… I wanted to make sure I not only met those expectations, but exceeded,” said Dr. Marlon Peoples, former Daniels Scholar, in a Daniels Scholar video profile. Peoples went on to earn a doctorate in physical therapy and states in the video his pride in being a Daniels Scholar. “They want to get a return on their investment by you being able to give back to society… I’m just proud to be part of the legacy of Bill Daniels,” he said. As important as it is for the Daniels Fund staff to ensure eager students receive the necessary funding to attend college, the organization also has a grants division, which provides grants to the United Way of Salt Lake’s Promise Partnership program and the United Way of Northern Utah’s Promise Neighborhood project. Both the United Way of Salt Lake and Promise South Salt Lake (SSL) are the driving forces behind 10 afterschool programs available for SSL residents in addition to STEM festivals, sport activities and summer programs. For the staff of the Daniels Fund, providing grants to better communities is just another way of honoring Bill Daniels and his mission to “support highly effective nonprofit organizations that achieve significant results,” as stated on DanielsFund.org. Wilmsen noted, beyond helping students succeed in college, the ultimate goal for Daniels Scholars is, “become independent, successful in a rewarding career, and actively engaged in their community.” 

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Columbus Center celebrates its 100th year, then hosts annual Spooktacular Halloween event By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

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The Columbus Center stands tall in South Salt Lake. (Photo/Courtesy of South Salt Lake City)

very year, the Columbus Center stands tall as a beacon of many things for the city of South Salt Lake. The iconic red spire can be seen for blocks as you travel along the city’s tree-lined streets. As you travel closer, you get a sense of its history and its cultural and historical significance. In many ways, the building is just as, if not more, venerable than it was when it was first constructed in 1917 at the mind-blowing cost of just $77,000. City officials held a 100th anniversary celebration at the center on Mon. Oct. 16, at which they and residents and curious onlookers had light refreshments to commemorate this historic occasion. Initially, the Columbus Center was used as a school until 1968. After that point it was transformed into a learning center for disabled adults, a capacity it held until 1988. In 1989 though, inspectors deemed it too costly for the center to remain a learning facility, and so the center was utilized as a warehouse for several years. In 1995, however, the city of South Salt Lake purchased the building and two years later construction began. After

five years and approximately $5 million in renovations, the center opened as a city facility at a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 22, 2002. Over the years, the Columbus Center has played host to many important events. When the center was a training center for disabled adults, for example, former President Gerald Ford paid a visit in 1974. Other dignitaries have visited as well, including chess grand masters and elected officials. And so when the Recreation department holds a Spooktacular event with a specific theme, there is great interest generated within the community and outside of it as well. This year’s theme centered on superheroes and villains, according to Myrna Clark, deputy director. On Friday October 20th, From 6-9 p.m., the kids who participated took “flash photos” in a top-secret booth, played “aqua games,” and wandered through a “Kryptonite castle” in search of the “Green Lantern ring,” Clark added. The kids also ate plenty of food courtesy of local merchants and danced to local entertainment at this year’s Spooktacular, Clark said. 

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Parley’s Trail hits a milestone in connecting communities By Aspen Perry | a.perry@mycityjournals.com

Juan Arce-Laretta and Walt Gilmore cut the ribbon at Parley’s Trail ribbon cutting ceremony. (Aspen Perry/City Journals)

uan Arce-Laretta, chair of Parley’s Rail Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) Coalition, welcomed a crowd eager to partake in the ribbon cutting and bike tour of Parley’s Trail. “I just rode this trail, and it’s a lot of fun,” said Arce-Laretta. Community connection was the theme, as each speaker took to the podium on Oct. 17, during the ribbon cutting ceremony held in the Tanner Park Pavilion. Arce-Laretta’s jubilation was evident as he announced the project was less than a mile away from completing the eight-mile trail connecting the mouth of Parley’s Canyon and Bonneville Shoreline Trail to the Provo-Jordan River Parkway.

“The ﬁrst four miles, you’ll be able to get on this trail and you won’t even have to cross a road,” Arce-Laretta said. Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams was the second to address the crowd and spoke of the important role Parley’s Trail will play not only in recreational activities, but for commuters as well. In addition, McAdams thanked all who participated in ensuring that the dream of this project became a reality. He included a special shout out to Walt Gilmore, associate division director of planning and development with Salt Lake County for his 15 years of dedication to the project. “Walt has truly had a tremendous impact on our community as this trail has come to fruition,” said McAdams. A broadened sense of community, as well as creating a path to cleaner air was the message of Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski. “It’s about connecting communities, and our kids, and helping them understand (bike) transportation in this valley will mean a healthier, cleaner, community for you to breathe in,” Biskupski said. South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood expressed her gratitude for PRATT’s efforts in getting South Salt Lake residents excited for the possibilities the trail would bring to them. “As we speed down to South Salt Lake, I ask that you pay attention along the way… the transformation in neighborhoods,” Wood began. As she further stated, “And tune into subtle aspects of this trail and how it is breaking down barriers and closing divides.” Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini was decked out in biking attire and voiced his excitement in what the trail would mean for the

community. “I’ve ridden the Parley’s Crossing Trail to commute to work for years, I’m really looking forward to being able to stay off surface streets to get down to Sugarhouse Park, and can’t wait to ride to the Jordan River,” Silvestrini exclaimed. In addition to reaching the milestone of the Parley’s Trail, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation has more projects in the works and recently partnered up with Utah State University to conduct a mail and online survey for the public to provide input on the features they wish to see in their community. Clayton Scrivner, news advisory for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, is looking forward to receiving community input for future projects. “Basically every ﬁve years, park needs and trends may change… this is a way to target community needs,” Scrivner said. To illustrate, Scrivner used the example of sport trends, as he stated, “Currently, pickle ball has exploded, so we don’t really need tennis courts anymore.” Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation has plans for two major regional parks, located in Magna and South Valley. In addition, Scrivner stated they plan to build three to ﬁve more dog parks in the next year. Citizen input will provide a great deal of insight. “This needs assessment… allows us to match our current programming and future investments to the public interest,” Martin Jensen, Parks and Recreation division director stated in the press release announcing the survey. Citizens interested in providing feedback via the survey, as well as staying informed of public meetings and current projects are encouraged to slco.org/parks-recreation/. 

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Local girl gives back to K9 unit By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com

outh Salt Lake K9 officers received the gift of body armor thanks to a local girl’s service project to get into the FBI Youth Leadership Program. Emily Addison, daughter of South Salt Lake Deputy Fire Chief Terry Addison, is preparing to live her dream of being in the FBI one day. Every summer the FBI National Academy Associates Inc. hosts a weeklong camp for high school students at the FBI Academy in Virginia. Emily was ready to take on the rigorous requirements to get a shot at being accepted last summer. Applicants must be 14-16 years old, have a 3.0-4.0 GPA, and have good citizenship standing—all of which Emily met. After that one must apply, be sponsored, and be interviewed at the FBI local chapter. Police Chief of South Salt Lake Jack Carruth was happy to sponsor Emily especially being a graduate of the FBI Academy himself. In his introduction of Emily at the city council meeting on September 20, Carruth explained, “She competed against 11 other young adolescents in the state and was selected to attend.” Another aspect of being admitted to the Academy is completing a service project. The theme of the project was about defining your heroes and Emily immediately knew it had to be first responders.

K9 ofﬁcers, handlers, council members, the police chief and Emily Addison after the presentation. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

K9 ofﬁcers and the dogs,” Emily said. Carruth loved that idea of the project and said “That, in addition to being very impressed with this young lady, touched a soft spot for me. I spent four years in K9 and ran a police service

“So, I knew my hero was going to be ﬁrst responders because they sacriﬁce their lives for everyone. And I decided to make it less broad and choose a specialty that is maybe not as recognized or doesn’t get enough credit. So, I chose

dog myself so there is a definite partnership and relationship that you build with a dog that unless you’ve experienced that, lived that, had that dog be a part of your family, it is hard to explain.” He continued by saying that police service dogs do sacrifice their lives and are true heroes of the law enforcement world. K9s Thunder and Midas waited patiently until they were called up with their handlers to be presented with their Kevlar vests by Emily. In July of this year, a Salt Lake County K9 was shot and killed while assisting in apprehending a fugitive. Ballistic body armor could be the difference between life and death for these special police officers. The city council unanimously thanked Emily for the gift and had her shake their hands. “Wow! Such an impressive young lady,” Councilwoman Sharla Beverly commented while Emily took her seat. In other council news, in the Oct. 11 meeting, the council voted yes on 2 new planning commission appointees, appointed by Mayor Cherie Wood, Jacob Lauritsen adn George Pechmann. George Pechmann is looking forward to the position and had his young son in tow. Boy Scout Troops 528 and 502 also attended the council meeting to earn a badge and one of them led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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Winter driving safety: Snow falls and you slow down By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

The long line at the local auto body shop isn’t just for oil changes, it’s for winter tires too. With temperatures dropping and leaves soon to follow, it’s time for a refresher course on safe winter driving. 1) Know the conditions Technology affords us the privilege of knowing road conditions before ever leaving the house. Utah Department of Transportation has more than 2,200 traffic cameras or sensors which gives visuals and data on all major UDOT roads. Drivers can then adjust their routes or schedules according to the heaviness of traffic making for less congestion and less risk for accidents. The UDOT app means you can see all those cameras from your phone. Twitter feeds also provide alerts about traffic situations throughout the state, including roads up the canyon. Unified Police have a canyon alerts twitter page for to update traffic in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons as well as tire requirements and road closures. 2) Prepare the car Make sure the car is prepared for the road conditions, first with good tires. Snow tires give greater tread for better traction. If only two new tires are placed on the car, make sure to put them in the rear. With the falling snow, it’s necessary to have quality wiper blades that ensures clear views rather than leaving water streaks across windshield impairing your ability to drive. The wiper fluid reservoir also needs to be replenished before the first snows hit. Snow and ice should be completely removed from the windows, headlights and taillights prior to driving to ensure visibility. If your car is parked outside overnight, place towels over the windows. This keeps the windows from icing over. A system should be in place to check everything in your car such as the battery power and your cooling system. Antifreeze helps the vehicle withstand the freezing temperatures. The vehicle should also be stocked with a safety items in the case of an emergency. The Utah Department of Public Safety suggests on its website to have jumper cables, a tow rope and small shovel in case the car gets

stuck, reflectors or flares to make sure your car is visible to others driving, flashlight and batteries, extra winter clothes, first-aid kit, batter or solar powered radio, sleeping bag, fresh water and non-perishable food, paper towels and hand warmers. 3) Control the vehicle Keeping the car under control requires some safe driving tips. The most obvious: drive slow. Despite our impatience or urgency to get to the desired location, slow driving is the safest driving. Staying under the speed limit, which is meant for ideal conditions, becomes even more important when traveling over snow, ice, standing water or slush. In drivers education courses, prospective drivers learn about the rule for distance between your car and the one in front of you. Driving 60 mph? Stay six car lengths back. 70 mph? Seven car lengths back. This distance should be increased even more during wet conditions to allow the car time and space to stop without rear ending the vehicle in front. All movements should be gradual rather than sudden. This means avoiding sharp turns, accelerating slowly and braking softly. Though you may have four-wheel drive or even all-wheel drive, this does not give license to drive recklessly in winter conditions. This means staying off cruise control as well. The need for seat belts increases tenfold during the winter. With car seats, place coats or blankets around the children after strapping them in. Coats can limit the effectiveness of a car seat. Stay alert. Deer become more active after storms. Black ice causes many crashes and that ice typically looks like wet spots. If skidding does take place, steer in the direction the back of the car is going and ease off the gas. Remember to keep the gas tank at least half way full, it will keep the gas tank from freezing and if you get stuck in a traffic jam, you may need as much gas as possible. 4) Time For those of you who struggle with punctuality, this becomes paramount. Giving yourself plenty of time to reach your destination means you won’t rush, decreasing the chances of a crash. 

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November 2017 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 Kevin Rapp, District 2 801-485-5817 kdrapp@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 Johnny McConnell, At-Large 801-712-4837 jmcconnell@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

Economic Development is Essential for Complete Communities What does economic development mean to you? A lot of people and businesses answer this in different ways because the economy is a complicated ecosystem. But to me, and often to South Salt Lake residents, it is pretty simple. Do I have what I need and want in my neighborhood? Are there jobs, schools, places to shop, good housing, parks and entertainment within walking distance? Planners call this the 10-minute neighborhood concept. For many cities, the answer is no. But fortunately in South Salt Lake, the answer is more often than not a solid “yes!” It hasn’t always been this way, and South Salt Lake has been playing catch-up over the last couple decades. It is a balancing act and often a Catch-22. Retailers want to be where there are plenty of homes supplying customers. Businesses want to locate near a trained workforce and a good transportation network. People want to live close to parks and schools. This adds up to a whole lot of projects, but we have been planning for years and tackling them one by one. South Salt Lake has added housing and a grocery store, ofﬁce buildings and a streetcar line, new and improved parks, trails and schools. We have never been in a stronger position to attract the people and businesses that will continue to make South Salt Lake a great place to live and work for the next generation. This edition of the

Winco has Arrived The City of South Salt Lake is pleased to announce the new Winco Foods will be open at 2193 S. Main in time for Thanksgiving. This will be the sixth Winco Foods to open in Utah and South Salt Lake is thrilled that they chose our community for their newest grocery store. The store will be the ﬁrst development in South Salt Lake’s downtown and additional development is expected to soon begin construction in the area. The ﬁnishing touches are being made to the grounds and the shelves are being stocked. They are an employee owned company with 117 stores and 18,000 employees. The City looks forward to the store opening and the partnership of a new business in the City.

newsletter features stories about the projects and progress that are setting us up for a solid future. We currently have 2,232 businesses licensed in the City. These businesses, large and small, create opportunities and help families plant roots. Our future also depends on a robust civic dialogue. I would love to know what you would like to see next in your neighborhood. We are starting Mayor Cherie Wood a new initiative to better incorporate neighborhood needs into economic development—a community preservation council. I am looking for residents who want to help identify, plan for and preserve their neighborhood quality of life, while becoming more involved in helping new projects come to life. If you are interested, please contact me. I also want to encourage you to participate in the greatest gift of our democracy, your right to vote. Please participate in our municipal election this month, including mail-in ballots (postmarked by November 6), early voting at the Salt Lake County complex, and Election Day voting at the Columbus Center on November 7.

On The Move SSL City Council Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.

SSL City Planning Commission Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Thursday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

New Openings The Pie Pizzeria The City is excited to announce the opening of the Pie Pizzeria located at the corner of 200 East and 3300 South. This beautifully designed building will be a popular destination restaurant in the City. The reputation for quality food and enjoyment will be an amenity to our community. The Pie Pizzeria is also hiring. If you are interest please go to their website at www.thepie.com/jobs. The City is thrilled to welcome the Pie Pizzeria to South Salt Lake.

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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, November 1.

Columbus Center Gym 2531 S. 400 E.

Rite Aid Rite Aid recently opened a new 17,000 square foot retail store and pharmacy on the corner of 3300 South and 700 East. The business added a number of new landscaping features to enhance the appearance of the new building. The property owner will now turn attention to the existing buildings on the property to improve the appearance with new façade treatments and upgrades.

Sharon Gardens and the Hub of Opportunity October brought the opening and unveiling of two new housing developments in the City. The First, Sharon Gardens is a 58 unit senior housing development located at 3354 S. Sue St. The project was developed by Utah Non-Profit Housing Corporation and is the product of a community-building vision that began more than three years ago as our City set goals for developing quality and affordable housing for Salt Lake Valley seniors. The residents will enjoy a great location with access to transit, onsite retail, a hair salon, and a residential co-op called Studio R – an entrepreneurial space that provides residents with a place to sell and market their handmade goods. We trust that Sharon Gardens will give hope, security, and self-confidence to those who need it most. The City also helped to reveal the site for the Hub of Opportunity. This will be located at the corner of 3900 S. West Temple. The Hub is a 157 unit transit-oriented development (TOD) that will offer a new level of community access for individuals with disabilities as well as available market rate units for lease. As part of the project, Columbus will include the “NextWork Innovation Hub,” a new live/ work space that will provide services tailored to the needs of those with autism. This will focus on employment in high-tech industries. According to Kristy Chambers, CEO of Columbus, the project will be one of the first of its kind in the country, “From design to construction, the ‘Hub of Opportunity’ will take into consideration the kind of accessibility and inclusion that allows individuals with disabilities to live and work in the community.“

Via Apartments Phase 2 Via Phase 2 comes on the heels of the highly successful Via Phase 1 located at the Meadowbrook TRAX Station. Via provides a number of amenities for urban living next to transit. Phase 2 consists of 58 multi-family units to go along with the 80 units previously constructed. The Via Apartments take advantage of views over Harmony Park to the Wasatch Mountains and include both indoor and outdoor living space.

The City of South Salt Lake Open Play – 16 years and older Saturdays – Nov. 18 - March 24 9:00–11:00 a.m. We are happy to offer this fun new sport. There is no fee to play but, fun and good times are a must.

Adult Open Play Basketball

18 years and older Nov. 1 – March 29 Wed & Thurs nights: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Fee: $20 Season Pass | $1 Night Pass For more information call: 801-412-3217

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View available positions at sslc.com and click on ‘Employment’ in the ‘My Quick Links’ box.

November 2017 Employment Partner Highlight Department of Workforce Services Refugee Center The City of South Salt Lake partners with a number of public and private service providers to ensure South Salt Lake residents have the best access to employment and beneﬁts. The Utah Refugee Education and Training Center (URETC) is a partnership between Salt Lake Community College, Utah State University and Workforce Services, in collaboration with refugee communities. The Refugee Center serves two purposes: 1) to foster opportunities for refugees to access family-sustaining employment, and 2) to support refugee communities’ efforts to ﬁnd appropriate solutions towards integration. Areas of focus for activities at the Refugee Center are 1) employment, including training, education and business development; 2) integration, including English language skills training and refugee community-led events; and 3) collaboration with refugee and local communities, and public-private partnerships. Current URETC programming includes: • Weekly Job Connection Class • Resume and Mock Interview Assistance and Workshops • Employment Application Assistance Workshops • One-on-one Job Development Assistance • Warehousing and Distribution Training • Promise South Salt Lake • Head Start • REFUGEES Program • SLCC Computer Class • Java Tech Class

• Artiﬁcial Intelligence Youth Class • A+ Certiﬁcation Class • Front End Web Development Class • Sewing Class • ESL Class • Typing Class • English Conversation Class • Gang Prevention, Domestic Violence, Health Nutrition, Parenting Workshops • Micro Business Connection Center

Additional information available by calling: 801-618-5096

Get and Stay Hydrated! A three day supply of potable water per person should be stored in the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you store one gallon of water per person, per day. Considerations should be taken to account for heat and activity. Water should be stored in soft drink bottles or water jugs. Decomposable or breakable containers, such as milk cartons or glass bottles should be avoided. When purified water is not available, it is important to know how to treat contaminated water. By consuming contaminated water, an individual runs the risk contracting such illnesses as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, hepatitis and all of the associated symptoms. All water of uncertain purity should be treated using one or a combination of the following treatments: 1. Filter – Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles. 2. Boil – Bring water to a rolling boil for one full minute. 3. Chlorinate – Add 16 drops (1/8 tsp) of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water and let stand for 30 minutes. If the chlorine smell is still detected in the water after 30 minutes, it is ready for consumption. If the smell dissipates, add 16 drops of chlorine and let stand for 30 minutes. If the smell continues to dissipate, discard the water and find another source.

Home Occupation Business Licenses Looking to work from home? South Salt Lake has a number of options. Home office businesses are permitted in all residential areas of the City and are $43 the first year and $18 for each year after. For some home office uses there may not even be a licensing fee if there is not an offsite impact caused by the business. This year the City has issued 56 Home Occupation licenses. South Salt Lake currently has 312 active Home Occupation licenses. If you would like to know more about starting a home based business or have a question contact the Business Licensing Division at 801-483-6031.

Jobs and Economy Development Initiative (JEDI) Committee The South Salt Lake Jobs and Economy Development Initiative Committee works to promote new job opportunities in the City and help South Salt Lake City residents better their employment situation. The City has developed partnerships with the State Department of Workforce Services, LDS Employment Services, Salt Lake Community College, private partners and Catholic Community Services to promote job awareness. The South Salt Lake Economic Development webpage provides details on job centers and available resources from our partners. If you are looking to better your employment situation we encourage you to get to know more about available employment opportunities with South Salt Lake Partners. Contact Mike Florence to learn more: mﬂorence@sslc.com.

South Salt Lake Angel Tree The holidays are just around the corner and the Youth City Council is once again hosting the City’s Angel Tree. As always, we are hoping to make the holiday season a special time for South Salt Lake youth and families. If you would like to make a donation of any amount, please make checks payable to City of South Salt Lake, and mail to: Angel Tree, 220 East Morris Ave Ste. 200, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Even a small amount can make a difference. We ask that all monetary donations reach us by Dec. 10. You can also visit our Angel Tree on the second floor of City Hall in late November and early December and take an ornament with the need of a local child. We ask that gifts be dropped off by Dec. 16 to the Promise South Salt Lake Office on the third floor of City Hall. Thank you for your support in making the holidays extra special for our youth and families! Questions? Contact Edward Lopez: elopez@sslc.com or 801-455-1729

Columbus Senior Center Highlights 2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 • 385-468-3340 ••••• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 9:30 a.m. Enhanced Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 12:30 p.m. Modiﬁed Yoga Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. U of U Strength Training Daily Lunch – Noon Monday, November 6 Blood Pressure Check with Harmony – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9 Vital Aging Project 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9 Veterans Day Lunch Noon Closed November 10 for Veterans Day Monday, November 13 Podiatrist Screening w/ $10 Donation – 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 16 Pancake Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Friday, November 17 Thanksgiving Lunch & Live Entertainment 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Closed November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving Monday, November 27 Larry Turner Live Entertainment – 11:00 a.m. Come check out what the Senior Center has to offer!

On The Move Promise SSL Afterschool Site Coordinator Named #1 in Utah South Salt Lake has 14 neighborhood centers serving our community: Hser Ner Moo Community and Welcome Center 479 East 2250 South South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-828-7245 Roosevelt Community School 3225 South 800 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 801-828-8219 Historic Scott School and Arts & Community Center 3238 South 540 East South Salt Lake, UT 84106 801-803-3632 Lincoln Community School 450 East 3700 South South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-657-0416 Utah International Charter School 350 East Baird Circle South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-520-7175

Bonnie Owens, Promise South Salt Lake Youth Development Coordinator for the Woodrow Wilson site was recognized on Friday, October 13 as the Outstanding Afterschool Site Coordinator in Utah by the Utah Afterschool Network at an award ceremony at their annual Jumpstart Conference at the Ogden Eccles Event Center. Bonnie, who holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Utah, is a stellar supervisor, leader, coach, mentor and teacher. She calls her staff to use best practices along with Utah Core concepts while maximizing their strengths, creativity, and authentic selves in working with their groups. Bonnie demands excellence from her staff members and she leads by example. She set a goal last year to improve the quality of lesson planning and steadily worked toward the achievement of this goal by showing them what quality planning looks like in both the planning and delivery of lessons and also helped them to have a process to follow in the development of their own lessons. She encourages her staff to participate in educational and professional development opportunities and Bonnie’s staff members are frequently promoted within the Promise SSL system because of their readiness to lead and competence in job performance—a credit to Bonnies staff leadership.

Central Park Community Center and PAL Boxing Program 2797 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-466-3143 Columbus Center 2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-412-3217

Granite Park Junior High: Veterans Day Assembly

On Friday, November 10 9:15-10:15 a.m., Granite Park Junior High is hosting a community assembly to unveil their new Memorial Wall for Alumni Veterans. All are invited to attend, with a special welcome to veterans. The morning will include historic displays, student performances, multimedia presentations, and other opportunities for students to honor not only the veterans who live in South Salt Lake, but all who serve or have served our country. Visitors are welcome to arrive as early as 8:30 a.m. to view the various memorials and displays prior to the assembly start time. For any questions about the assembly or the event, please contact the main ofﬁce at Granite Park at 385-646-5174.

Woodrow Wilson Community School 2567 South Main Street South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-386-0589

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Granite Park Jr. High 3031 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-440-4499 Meadowbrook STEM & Community Center (SLCC Campus) 250 West 3900 South South Salt Lake, UT 84107 801-518-5502 Cottonwood High Promise 5715 South 1300 East Murray, UT 84121 385-630-9748 Kearns Saint Ann Promise 430 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 385-630-9754 Commonwealth Performing Arts & Youth Entrepreneurial Center

2530 So. 500 East (@ Columbus Center) South Salt Lake, UT 84115 385-630-9753

Moss Elementary 4399 South 500 East Salt Lake City, UT 84107 385-258-6360

PAL Thanksgiving Dinner Kits PAL Youth, Police Ofﬁcers and community/business partners are preparing Thanksgiving Dinner kits for South Salt Lake residents in need. If you or someone you know needs a meal on this day contact Jerry Silva 801-412-3650. Dinner Kit includes: Turkey, stufﬁng, onions, celery, potatoes, butter, chicken stock, gravy, corn, yams, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, rolls, pie, foil, roasting pan and peeler. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 7, dinner kits will be available for pickup or delivery on Nov. 21.

Promise South Salt Lake (PSSL) has operated with seven councils (Health, Housing, Education, Safety, Jobs & Economy, Arts & Community and Neighborhoods), in partnership with United Way to help uplift and support residents. To broaden our reach, two new Promise South Salt Lake Councils, an Interfaith Council and Equity Council, have been formed. The PSSL Interfaith Council will transition from a committee to a council to help address and create connections with residents of South Salt Lake. The three results they are currently working toward include: (1) All South Salt Lake residents are on a pathway to selfreliance, (2) All South Salt Lake residents youth read on grade level, and (3) All South Salt Lake residents have a sense of belonging in the community. The PSSL Equity Council will be composed of individuals who live, work, worship, educate, and plan in South Salt Lake to advise and create safe pathways for our diverse community. They will work together to address inequality, create inclusive spaces, and build community across difference within the city. Promise SSL is excited to see connections grow through conversations, partnerships, and application of funding and resources to better serve and include residents of South Salt Lake.

November 2017 SSL Capital Improvement Highlights 400 East Traffic Light at S-Line Streetcar: A contractor has been selected

and we are reviewing documents to get a construction contract signed.

Sunset Avenue Waterline – State Street to 200 East: All work on the

waterline has been completed. Due to excessive construction cost, the project completion has been delayed until spring 2018. Crews will be installing a temporary asphalt surface that will hold up to winter conditions until the project resumes in the spring.

State Street Lighting – 3300 South to 3900 South: Crews continue to install new street lighting on State Street between 3300 S and 3900 S. The project will be completed by the end of the 2017 construction season.

Central Park Restroom & Playground – 2825 South 200 East:

The outdoor restroom is nearly complete, but will remain closed for winter. Playground swings and spinners are being installed this month thanks to a donation from Bimbo Bakeries, a South Salt Lake business. New pavement and turf have created a picnic area that is completed by the pickleball courts.

Parley’s Trail: A ribbon cutting was held on October 17 to celebrate the

completion of the trail in several key sections - across Roper Rail yard and east of Sugar House Park. The project continues with on-street striping between West Temple and 300 West later this year and signs up along the trail. Visit parleystrail.org for more info.

Trail signage: In addition to new signs along Parley’s Trail, wayﬁnding signs

are in the works for Mill Creek Trail and for the Jordan River Parkway.

Columbus Center: In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the building, the

ornamental iron gates have been reinstalled at the tower entry to complement the Spanish Revival architecture.

Rock Star – Edward Lopez Edward started as a volunteer at the Hser Ner Moo Center and soon fell in love with our City. He then became a city employee as a Promise Family Liaison before moving up in responsibility to become the Promise SSL Family Liaison Coordinator. Last year, he added the role of leading our long-standing Youth City Council. Best of all, he became a resident of South Salt Lake – there should be a special award for that! Edward undertakes his job with enthusiasm and passion – he literally makes it look like fun, even in the most difﬁcult situations. He goes above and beyond to provide better opportunities to our SSL youth and families. The Promise SSL Family Liaison initiative continues to be successful because of Edward’s leadership and expertise. During this holiday season, Edward is leading the Youth Council’s efforts with the Angel Tree to make sure that SSL families who are in need can still enjoy a wonderful holiday. Above all, Edward is a fun-loving human being. He is kind and has a big heart. He is a talented vocal performer and an amazing decorator – making the Promise ofﬁce charm or frighten you, depending on the season. Edward, you are a ROCKSTAR!

The municipal General Election is Tuesday, November 7 Mail-in Ballots must be postmarked by Monday, November 6, 2017. In-Office Voting is currently taking place at the Salt Lake County Government Center located at 2001 S. State St. and runs through November 6. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm. Early voting runs through November 3. For a list of early voting locations and their office hours visit the city’s webpage, sslc.com. Election Day Vote Centers: The vote center in South Salt Lake on Election Day will be the Columbus Center located at 2531 South 400 East. This will be the only vote center in the city. Voters may drop off their voted ballot or surrender their ballot and vote on the voting machines at any vote center in Salt Lake County. For a list of Election Day vote centers visit the city’s webpage. If you did not receive a ballot you can still vote at a vote center on Election Day. Candidates for election are: MAYOR: Mark C. Kindred Cherie Wood Write In Candidate: Bill Hogan

DISTRICT AT-LARGE: Ray deWolfe Aaron A. Frost

DISTRICT 2 Eric Balken Corey Thomas

DISTRICT 3 Sharla Beverly Adam Thompson

Business Watch meeting Monday, Nov. 27 - 5:00 p.m. at Deliberate Dynamics, 3096 S 600 W.

ALL CPZs Neighborhood Watch Meeting South Salt Lake Police Department 2835 South Main St Thursday, Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m. Special presentation by the Salt Lake Area Gang Project You won’t want to miss this! A recording with updated information on Neighborhood Watch Meetings can he heard by calling 801-412-3668.

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On The Move FALL CLEAN-UP:

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The citywide cleanup program is available to all South Salt Lake City residents who currently receive City garbage service. Curbside pickup will be provided for approved items that are boxed, bundled or bagged. The intent of this program is to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers and lakes and will keep our city clean. When utilizing curbside collection, residents are reminded that hazardous materials such as oil, batteries, paint, tires and other pollutants will not be collected. Ace Recycling and Disposal, the city’s garbage and recycling contractor, will be collecting bulky waste items during the ﬁrst two weeks of November. Properly prepared items must be placed on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. The pickup schedule will be delivered to your home in advance.

For more info call 801-483-6076 or email mclark@sslc.com

Leaf Bags

South Salt Lake residents can participate in an annual leaf bag collection program. Each fall season, ﬁve (5) leaf bags are supplied to residents at no cost. Bags can be picked up at the Public Works building located at 195 W Oakland Ave beginning in October. Residents must show a valid ID with a South Salt Lake address in order to obtain city provided leaf bags. The leaf bags will be picked-up curb side through the end of November and taken to the landﬁll for use in their composting program.

MOSAIC ART CLASS Create a stepping stone to keep while you learn the tools and materials for creating mosaic artworks. All supplies and tools provided. Monday, November 6, 13, & 20 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm FREE CLASS - REGISTRATION REQUIRED (SPACES LIMITED) Columbus Senior Center 2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 Call to Register (385) 468-3339

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Teaching kids about the court system

From left to right: Judge Anna Anderson, Court Administrator Kristin Reardon and teacher Curtis Jones in front of the school bus on ﬁeld trip day. (Kristin Reardon/Court Administrator)

By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com

outh Salt Lake Judge Anna Anderson teams up with Granite Park Jr. High to teach students about the judicial system, including a mock trial at the end of the semester. She originally got the idea when she read about Bountiful Judge Thomas Kay, who does a mock trial of the “Big Bad Wolf” every year with elementary school kids. “So, I saw it this year and I called him to ask him what he was up to and how it worked. And it just kind of went from there,” Anderson said. After reaching out to different schools in the area Granite Park jumped at the chance. The 8th-grade U.S. Government teachers Curtis Jones and Emily Mijarez began meeting with Anderson to work out the kinks. Throughout the semester Anderson and other city employees, visit the U.S. Government classes and teach different aspects of government. There are 250 kids spread out over eight separate classes so they see each class at least once in the semester. “In September, we went and talked about the three branches of government and the separation of powers. The mayor came and the chair of the city council came. So, we talked about our different branches of government.” Future talks include discussions on amendments and how they work, as well as different levels of the court system. All 250 students had the chance to visit the court in September and meet a bailiff, clerk, prosecutor, defense attorney, Anderson herself and others. “We had all of them here. Two busloads in the morning and two busloads in the afternoon,” Court Administrator

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Kristin Reardon said. At the end of November, students selected by their teachers will be a part of the mock trial at the court house in the evening. It is a murder trial to help get the preteens interested. Anderson said it is a scripted mock trial, but the students will be able to write their own closing arguments. One of the reasons Anderson loves the program is because it gets kids familiar with the court system and takes away any fear. “I remember the ﬁrst time I got a speeding ticket when I was 16 and had to go in front of a judge, and I was crying the whole time. It was a speeding ticket and I was just sobbing ‘cause I had no idea. You see it on TV and you think it’s the scariest place in the world but it doesn’t have to be. You know we’re here to help people not to hurt them,” Anderson said. Anderson and Reardon are excited to return next year since the U.S. Government class is only taught in fall semester at Granite Park. They hope other schools will be interested and know other staff at the city are eager to help. Anderson is a self-described “new kid on the block,” starting at the city in January of this year, and is passionate about community outreach. As a lawyer at the District Attorney’s ofﬁce, Anderson worked with many community programs and wants to continue that as a judge. The mock trial will take place on November 30 at the South Salt Lake City Justice Court. Anderson and Reardon are looking forward to it. 

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Undermanned Colts football team continues to stick to plan despite short bench, tough odds By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

laying in a region with teams like Alta, Brighton, Timpview, Jordan and Corner Canyon isn’t easy for anyone. But, for the Cottonwood Colts football program, a program still trying to rebuild itself into the power it once was, it’s doubly difficult. Cottonwood head coach Bart Bowen said the Colts started the season with 63; with all the injuries and kids losing academic eligibility due to grades, he’s now down to 45. That said, Bowen knew the challenge he was up against when he signed up for this. Cottonwood hasn’t played in a state tournament game since 2014, and its program has seen a revolving door of coaches and players since its glory days. “I knew it was going to be a rough first year,” said Bowen, who helped rebuild Kearns into a dominant program from the ground up. “I was trying to change a lot about the [Cottonwood] culture, you know, I would’ve rather won some games, but it was hard to keep kids fresh during the season.” With most kids on this varsity roster playing both ways—including Colts quarterback Gabe Hagerman—Cottonwood has found itself on the losing end of all of its games. “Eight or nine guys are playing offense or defense on every snap, and a good portion help out on special teams,” said Bowen. “But, with the young kids getting significant varsity

minutes, it will motivate them to get in the weight room and condition during the offseason.” “It’s hard at this level of football to have the kids platoon both ways, because the teams we play only have their players in half the time, and then the other half of the game they sit so they’re always fresh,” he said. Often the scores against Cottonwood have been lopsided. Teams with three times the amount of varsity players will score and score in the first half—then rest their top players in the second half because, by that point, they’re ahead by 50 or 60 points and the Colts players are already gassed having played so many snaps. While news like that may be disheartening, even disconcerting to some, Bowen sees a silver lining in what his team is doing. After surrendering 66, 63, and 64 points in their first three region games, the Colts defense stiffened Oct. 12 versus Brighton, staying in the game well into the third quarter before they ran out of gas, losing to Brighton 49-7. “I felt we started out decent with Brighton, but we definitely didn’t maintain that energy,” said Bowen. “I felt we kind of lost our momentum at a certain point in the game, and when you’re losing like we are it’s hard sometimes to keep them motivated.” The Colts cut Brighton’s lead to 28-7 be-

fore the Bengals roared ahead with a touchdown to match Cottonwood’s lone end zone trip—and then Brighton put the game away with 14 points in the fourth quarter. With one game left to play in the season, the Colts head coach added he has seen enough from the players who have committed to take a deﬁnitive plan into next year. “The kids have to get stronger, both

mentally and physically. Plan-wise we’re gonna have high expectations with the kids that have bought in,” said Bowen. “Also, I’m gonna be out in the hallways of Cottonwood recruiting their friends. I know our 8th-grade bantam team has about 40 kids coming into the high school, and so I’ll be talking to them as well.” 

Cottonwood girls soccer wraps up season with a big win, its ﬁrst in region play By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

The Cottonwood Colts girls soccer team defends against Highland during a 2016 game. The 2017 team snapped its region winless streak beating Jordan 2-1 to end the season. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

he season for the Cottonwood Colts girls soccer team may not have gone according to plan. But, being in a new region rife with teams like Timpview and Brighton proved to be the Colts undoing. In the season finale, however, the Colts snapped a long winless streak in region play to win 2-1 October 3 over Jordan. Senior Nixie Hernandez—one of only a small portion of upperclassmen—scored in the first half to give Cottonwood a 1-0 lead. Then in the second half, senior Jaylie Montoya doubled for the Colts, giving head coach Dominic Militello his first region win in 2017 and sending the Colts out with a victory. “It was something we’ve been working for all season,” said Militello. “It was rewarding not just for me, but definitely for the girls because we hit some bumps in the road.” For Cottonwood, it was a nice finish to a rough season, according to Militello. The game winner was Montoya’s seventh goal, leading all Colts scorers. Hernandez wasn’t far behind Montoya, tallying five times in her final year at the school. What Militello is excited about though is that he had four other underclassmen—two juniors and two freshmen, including Makayla, the younger sister of Jaylie—score three goals apiece on the season, giving Cottonwood a lot to look forward to next year.

“We had at one point started three freshmen this year,” added Militello. “We actually had one freshman, Makayla Montoya, the sister of departing Jaylie, who actually played high school varsity soccer at age 14. We’re really excited for her future.” This year was promising at the outset for Cottonwood’s girls squad. Two months after starting out their preseason with so much promise and three preseason wins, the Colts faced the stark reality of having to play so many underclassmen—including the aforementioned freshmen—often against squads laden with veteran players. Cottonwood wrapped up the month of September on the losing end of two 6-0 thrashings by Alta and Corner Canyon. The Colts played Timpview and Brighton tough, however, losing 4-1 each time they played those two schools. And then came the game to wrap up the season against Jordan, a game in which Militello said the Colts played their best match of the year. And so while this season may have not turned out like Militello or his team planned, they certainly have plenty of players returning and lots to look forward to in 2018. “We have a good core to build from here and with the graduation of seven seniors including our two senior goalkeepers, we will need to ﬁnd a goalie for next year.” 

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Surviving the ﬁnal cut

By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com

tice for those interested in playing basketball. Taylorsville’s girls started working together before school ended last summer. They spent several weeks during the spring and summer months practicing two times a week and entered into a spring high school league hosted by Highland High School. “We are a 6A high school varsity basketball program so we compete against the very best athletes in the state of Utah. We are looking for the most skilled players that our school has to offer. We want unique attributes that can help us win games,” Taylorsville girls head coach Jodi Lee said. Riverton High coaches enter their varsity, junior varsity and sophomore teams into the summer Big Mountain Jam held at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy every July. Many coaches find playing games the best way to help the players improve. “I think skill development is the best thing for players in the off-season. Playing games is important, but focus on your weakness when you have the time to concentrate on it,” Smith said. “I come from an athletic background, and I think it is extremely important for kids to play multiple sports. All sports can help you become a better athlete to a certain degree. Being in the gym five to six times per week will help if they have the dream of playing college basketball.” Coaches are interested in the commitment the player will demonstrate in tryouts and before. “I think it is important for the kids to focus beforehand and make sure their grades are good. The first day of tryouts I ask for grades and GPA (grade point average), it tells how committed they are,” first year West Jordan girls head coach Loimatasialei Lolohea said. According to Utah High School Activities Association rules, each player must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and have not more than one failing grade. Some schools alter these rules to maintain a higher standard of academic excellence. The UHSAA also requires athletes to visit a doctor and have a physical examination once a year. One physical can be used to play multiple sports. Participating in work outs before tryout week can be important, but coaches say the week of tryouts is also important. “I think the players should focus on what they do well. If you are a good rebounder, then grab every rebound. If you’re a good shooter, then shoot when you are open. If three point shooting is not your thing, don’t step out and take one during tryouts,” Lolohea said. Every season coaches hear from upset players or parents. “I hear it every season, ‘the team is already picked.’ I go into every season with an open mind. I want kids that are dedicated to excellence in the program,” Smith said. “Can they can take it serious? Kids that have been on my roster on previous years know that it is a new beginning. They need to be improved to make the roster again.” Getting cut from the team is not the end of a basketball career. Learning and improving for the next time is important. “Be a good teammate, stand out, we look for leaders. Communicate with your team, dive on the floor, Returning Riverton senior Nate Headrick (#44) scored 12.9 points per box out on every shot, sprint down the court. This is game and will need to continue to improve to help the Silverwolves this what I think is important.” Lolohea said.  or one week in the middle of November the entire high school hinges on the decisions of a few coaches. A select few players find their names printed on the list hanging on the coach’s door signaling triumph. They made it, but for most it means disappointment. What can be done to improve your chances of making the team? “Getting ready for tryouts can be important. The reason we have open gyms, weights and conditioning is to help them have a better chance to make the team,” Cyprus head boys basketball coach Tre Smith said. “During this time the coaches are able to get familiar with the player and his game.” Many high school coaches offer open gym and prac-

season. (Dave Sanderson/dsandersonpics.com)

Cottonwood volleyball continues to position itself for a state tourney berth By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

A volleyball player makes a block. (Photo/Trisha Gold)

he Cottonwood Colts volleyball team started out the season on fire. And, as the season wears on, they’re continuing to impress as they inch toward their first state playoff berth in several years. After finishing in second place at a big tournament in mid-September at Hunter High School the Colts galloped into region play with a match at Corner Canyon. Cottonwood stumbled in that match on Sept. 14, losing in straight sets to the Chargers. But wins over Jordan twice and Brighton and Alta in September and early October have helped Cottonwood to a 4-3 record in region play. With a 12-6 record overall, the Colts have positioned themselves for a run at a state tournament berth—their first in more than three years. Cottonwood may find itself in a new region with teams like Corner Canyon—whom the Colts have lost to twice—and a Timpview team that beat the Colts in their first meeting in straight sets. But, Cottonwood’s volleyball team continues to be undeterred. When you add Jordan, Brighton and Alta to the mix, you have a recipe for a competitive league. But, the Colts have thus far been able to stand up to their foes and compete. In a very difficult region—and a new one at that—the Colts have found their competitive balance and now have only four league games left to play before the state tournament. Barring a complete collapse before the next issue goes to print, Cottonwood should continue to find itself back in the state playoff chase for the first time in a long time. 

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Turkey Day, it’s almost here! Awe, that traditional family day where we gather around a festive fall table enjoying yummy food and confortable conversation, while adorning our cozy sweaters and stretchy pants. Or maybe that’s just my imagination at work again. In reality, it’s usually more like annoyingly loud uncles in football jerseys making belching noises and toddlers playing tag around the table. And that cozy conversation turning to a political showdown or football yelling match. Either way, Thanksgiving is a time to gather and eat delicious food with the people you love and cherish. Then comes the dirty little ﬂip side, the cost of that Thanksgiving meal just came crashing in on you. So, in effort to help keep your from having a nervous breakdown before the bird has even hit the oven, here are some creative ways to help you save money on your Thanksgiving dinner. 1. Make it a BYOD Gathering “Bring Your Own Dish” Just because you’re hosting doesn’t mean you have to do all the serving too. Make it a potluck assignment and ask everyone to bring a contribution. And speaking of BYO – BYOB is a deﬁnite money saver too. 2. Only Serve Food the Majority of Your Family Likes

Just because tradition dictates, you DO NOT have to have certain items on your table in order to make it a perfect Thanksgiving meal. If no one ever eats the marshmallow covered sweet potatoes skip it. If there’s just one person that like the green bean casserole and the rest goes largely untouched year after year, maybe it’s time to retire it from the menu. 3. Go Christmas for the Decorating Fall table décor can be pricy and it’s not typically used for more than just this one day. Instead bring the Christmas beauty to your table. It gives the kids something to get excited about and can stay out the rest of the season. Decorating the tree after dinner could also make for a fun new family tradition. 4. Skip the Side (Salad) Plates The turkey isn’t the only thing that gets stuffed, people do too, resulting in wasted food that could be put to better use. Those who want seconds can take them but you’ll ﬁnd we take a lot less when the food settles a little and we have to think about the seconds. Leave the salad or side plate that collects rolls and extra stufﬁng off the table. If you want to take it a step further, use smaller dinner plates too. 5. Make it From Scratch If ever there was a time to go homemade, it’s Thanksgiving. Not only will your homemade recipes get your guests nostalgic, they will save you a pretty

penny. So skip the precut veggies, make your own gravy, stufﬁng and pies. Enlist the help of your kids to give them an appreciation for the creativity and cooking too. You also don’t need to go gourmet. Thanksgiving is all about good, simple comfort food. 6. Plan Your Leftovers It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to come up with creative uses for turkey after turkey night. Make it easy by researching what you’ll be making with the leftover bird ahead of time. Set your calendar to check Coupons4Utah.com, because a week before Thanksgiving we’ll be sharing a list of our tested recipes for

turkey leftovers that will make leftover meal planning a cinch. 7. Stock Up on Great Deals You’re a savvy shopper. The holidays are your time to put your smarts to the test. Grab your store circulars and your coupons wallet, and stock up on those extra savings. These easy tricks can add up to big savings. I’ll leave dealing with the obnoxious Uncle’s and rambunctious Toddlers up to you. Joani Taylor is the founder of Coupons4Utah.com. A website devoted to helping Utah families save time and money on restaurants, things to do and everyday needs. 

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’ve never been one to follow fad diets. I like food too much to limit my choices to cabbage, grapefruit and a toxic drink of lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. I’m pretty sure that’s a mixture they use to waterproof asphalt. So when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease 15 months ago, the idea of taking my favorite foods off the table was, well, off the table. My doctor insisted I’d feel better if I stopped eating gluten. I laughed and told him I’d never be one of those people who badger waiters about menu ingredients, scour Pinterest for gluten-free cookie recipes or bore friends to tears with a recap of my gluten-induced misery. I was in denial for several weeks but after a trip to New York where I gorged on pizza, bagels and, basically, bushels of gluten, I ended up in a bread coma. I went off gluten cold turkey, which is pretty much the only thing I can eat now. My husband has been super helpful as I’ve transitioned to a life of wheat-less sadness. He chokes down gluten-free pizza and cookies without acting like I’m poisoning him (usually), but when I suggested making glu-

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