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eaches, apples, nectarines, tomatoes, corn sweet enough to eat raw, watermelons, crenshaw melons, raw honey, beeswax candles, gourmet fudge, kettle corn, loaves of jalapeño cheese, Jewish rye and 8-inch ham and cheese croissants that sell out before 10 a.m –All of this and more can be found at the South Jordan Farmers Market. The South Jordan Farmers Market is a foodonly market put on by the Utah Farm Bureau. “There are no brokers at this market, which means that the people who are selling it are the ones who grew it,” said Matt Hargreaves, from McMullin Orchards. Hargreaves is also the vice president of communications for the Utah Farm Bureau. He married into the McMullin family and the orchard way of life. McMullin Orchards offers a selection of peaches, apples, pears and other fruit. They are one of the farming groups that helped open the South Jordan Farmers Market eight years ago, though McMullin Orchards has been selling fruit for three generations. “At the Farmers Market, you get the besttasting food because it is able to ripen longer because it is closer,” Hargreaves said. “The Farmers Market helps build relationships between people and farmers,”
Hargreaves said. “It’s a good opportunity to learn a little bit more about where food comes from. Sometimes it is easy to forget about the realities of what it takes to grow it. By meeting the farmers, people appreciate more what it takes to get it. It’s a neat opportunity to involve everybody,” Kerry Langston, from Langston’s Garden, is as local as a farmer gets. His stand offers zucchini, tomatoes, red potatoes and Kerry and Darleen Langston from Langston’s Garden sell their produce at the more just-picked items farmers market. –Sandra Osborn from his half-acre South Jordan garden. He has been to sell their “funny,” large but slightly bent, at the market for three years. His main product cucumbers at three for a dollar and still take is summer squash, which he regularly sells to some money home. Harmons grocery store, but here at the market, There are many returning farms and vendors he is able to meet people and keep a higher such as Nelson’s Farms, Green River Melons, percentage per every retail dollar sold. Schmidt’s Salt and Pepper Corn, Tamales Tita, According to the United States Department Volker’s Bakery and Salsitas Mendoza. New to of Agriculture, farmers usually get less than 16 the market this year is Burningham Bees, a small cents per average food dollar. At the farmers table run by Ross Burningham and his daughter market, since growers sell directly to the Sierra Burningham. customers, Kerry and his wife Darleen Langston “He’s the master,” Sierra said. “I only help out a little bit.” Ross remembers being six or eight years old when his father got their first beehive. He grew up tending beehives until his teenage years. Now, years later and after a hiatus of several decades, he has returned to the fun of to our Community Sponsors for supporting City Journals his childhood. Burningham Bees offers honey and beeswax products from more than 150 hives located from North Salt Lake to Layton. “The South Jordan Farmers Market’s great,” Ross said. “There is another honey seller here, but we both seem to do fine.” Aside from the friendly vendors and local products, the city has planned events for each Saturday. The market kicked off with an opening day party and has had face painting and a quilt show. Upcoming in September, are the chalk art competition and chili cookoff, and October will offer a photo booth and cookie and pumpkin decorating and will end with a Halloween costume contest. Market-goers can get a chicken or mole tamale for $2 or a chocolate pastry for $3, pick up summer squash for 50 cents and bunches of beets for $1. Conversations between farmers and buyers can be overheard about whether Early Elbertas are good for canning or what exactly is a flavor grenade. Others discuss how hot ghost pepper barbecue sauce is or how to use red tomatillo salsa in dishes throughout the week. The South Jordan Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m until the end of October at the South Jordan Towne Center. l
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South Jordan Offers a Safety and Health Fair Fit for a Hero By Mylinda LeGrande | mylinda@mycityjournals.com
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outh Jordan City’s Safety and Health Week started Aug. 2 but ended with a Hero’s journey as participants ran a special race. Kids and adults dressed in their favorite super hero’s costume ran a 2.5K around Heritage Park at the beginning of the fair Friday evening on Aug. 5. Race finishers were awarded a metal and a Chick-fil-A cookie at the end, as well as healthy snacks. Jason Wiscott and his daughter Chloe were some of the first to cross the finish line. “My wife is running the race, doing the whole South Jordan Series, so I just showed up with my daughter who ran part of the race,” he said. The police and fire departments were on hand to offer apparatus displays and tours, prescription drug disposal and a life flight helicopter landing. A Life Safety House was there to show property fire safety. Vendors included Target and the South Jordan Chamber of Commerce. Aaron Bronson from Aaron’s Essentials provided the necessary tools, gadgets and equipment for an emergency. “What we tried to do is get quality products that someone, from what we carried, could build a ready ‘bug out’ kit, including water, fire and shelter,” Bronson said. “’Bug out’ means you have a bag ready on a shelf in an emergency if you have to be evacuated from your home.” Robert Erickson, a deputy from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, offered demonstrations and a class on earthquakes.
“This is our earthquake trailer where inside are classes going on,” Erickson said. “What we do here is teach anyone from little kids to adults to show them what to expect during an earthquake. We have a speaker that puts out a really big sound in there because, believe it or not, they do make a lot of sounds as well.” “We are here to promote safety and preparedness,” Fair Coordinator Lori Edmonds said. “We have vendors who have come to show us things they have that can help us be prepared. We have other fun things (such as a DJ and climbing wall), but we had to cancel the ‘Star Wars Movie’ because of the wind factor. We were worried about that, but we are trying to be safe. We had several hundred participants for the classes all week held at the municipal building, city hall, The Gale Center and Fire Station 62. There was a lot of participations in the classes, so we are really happy about that.” Some of the safety and preparedness classes held during the week were about earthquake safety, gun safety, radon awareness, powerless cooking, identity theft, home evacuation, family emergency plan development, eating and preparing dried food, water purification and sanitation, longterm food storage, first aid kits and more. At the fair, there was a raffle for prizes awarded to class participants throughout the week who received tickets for attendance, but you had to be in attendance to win. The more classes someone took the better their odds were for winning. l
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South Jordan City Hosts Gale Museum’s 10th Anniversary Celebration By Mylinda LeGrande | mylinda@mycityjournals.com
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outh Jordan City celebrated the Gale Center of History & Culture’s 10-year anniversary on July 30. Residents and non-residents were invited to join the festivities, which included food, pioneer games, stories, music, a petting zoo and giveaways. The petting zoo included a chicken, baby pig, rabbits, a goat, a pony and a lamb. Kids enjoyed seeing the animals close-up, petting and holding them. Some Boy Scouts were on hand to run a variety of old-fashioned games that children could play. One volunteer handed out ice cream sandwiches. Greg, Amanda, Lucy and Charlotte Jeffs attended the free event. Amanda, Greg’s wife, had previously attended a library story time at the museum. “I saw a flier and like to attend cultural events,” Amanda said. “This is a cute little museum. I like history, too, and it’s neat to see the history of South Jordan. “It has an exhibit of an old grocery story, clothing the kids can try on, a cute school that they have recreated with desks and a blackboard. It’s fun for kids to just go in and explore.” The museum is operated by volunteers. Many are lifelong residents like Jean Jackman, who has lived in South Jordan for 50 years. She used to live in Olympus Cove, but they put I-215 through her house, so they moved to South Jordan where there were only 10,000 residents at the time. According to Jackman, South Jordan used to be called Gale in the late 1800s because of the winds that would blow in the area. “I’ve been a volunteer here at the museum since before it opened,” Jackman said. “There is a farmhouse, a service station, grandma’s house,
River of Life, [Native Americans], outside is a stagecoach and old farm equipment. There is also a dugout replica. This former library is perfect for us.” A newly remodeled mining exhibit was unveiled to the public at the event. It featured a replica town that once operated at the heart of the community’s rich mining history. Another volunteer was very excited to operate this new exhibit and show the kids a how the replica explosive device worked. “I’m on the historical committee and have lived here for 44 years,” said Luane Jensen. “For a city this size, this type of museum is amazing. My friend, Jean Bateman, told the city that if they wanted to restore the history of South Jordan, they needed to get a museum.” The Gale Center’s website describes the museum as an interactive and educational place committed to preserving American by offering historical and contemporary glimpses of the various culture, geography, art and folklore. “The idea for the Gale Center of History and Culture was born by several longtime citizens like Jean Bateman of South Jordan,” the website states. “ These citizens wanted to create a place to learn about and experience the rich history of South Jordan and devote space to the students and members of the community to spend time. The history and story behind the development of South Jordan is so important to the livelihood of the Wasatch Front. Families came here to build a life together in a new place, start traditions and build memories that could be passed down to future generations.” l
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nder new ownership, the South Jordan restaurant Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, looks to the future. The new owner, Kody Cambell, hopes to win back old customers and make new customers. He said It hasn’t been easy taking ownership at the restaurant after Jan Harding was injured there two years ago. Harding received second- and third-degree burns in her throat after drinking tea there. She immediately began choking and suffered severe burns to her esophagus and throat. The tea contained a heavy-duty cleaner chemical that an employee put in the tea mix, thinking it was sugar. She was hospitalized for two weeks and was in critical condition for several days. Although Harding didn’t sue the company, In December 2014, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. and its franchisee Finger Lickin’ Brands reached a settlement with her. Although the settlement was confidential, they sent out a statement saying they had “amicably resolved all claims between them.” “Ms. Harding was pleased to see that the company was able to demonstrate extensive changes which Jan Harding was the woman have been put in place to ensure that a injured by the toxic tea. similar accident doesn’t happen again,” —Facebook the press release states.
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May 2015, Finger Lickin’ Brands filed for bankruptcy and sold its company. John Thompson, owner of that company, wouldn’t respond to messages left for him to comment about the situation. In July 2016, the toxic tea case had a new development. Dickey’s franchise sought to sue U.S Foods and Ecobab, the Minnesota-based company that manufactures the toxic chemical, for $5 million in damages for not having proper safety warnings on their packaging. In the suit, Dickey’s stated they had lost profits after the widespread coverage of the tea incident. Ecolab didn’t have a comment on the lawsuit, company spokesman Roman Blahoski said. U.S. Foods is an Illinois-based company that distributes the chemical. Company representatives said little about the matter. “It is our policy not to comment on pending litigation,” said company employee Debra Ceffalio. Harding hasn’t been available for Quotes taken directly from Primo Steamo Facebook reviews comment on her reaction to the lawsuit and has not stated whether she is upset that the franchise is passing the blame, when she didn’t do the same. Campbell hopes this development doesn’t further damage his business in South Jordan. “The way the tea is prepared is different now,” he said. “It used to be a bucket of sugar that was measured from for making the tea. Now we have individually wrapped packages labeled ‘sugar.’ What happened before can’t happen again. There is not one employee here now that was there at the time of the accident. We want people to know that although the mistake was not our [as the new owner’s] fault, we feel terrible about it. We feel the effects in our business, but we offer top-notch, fresh, awesome barbecue food.” Other positive changes at this location set for the fall include lowering the prices of the food and adding menu items such as street tacos. l
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Community Galvanizes After Tragedy By Sandra Osborn | s.osborn@mycityjournals.com
Children from the neighborhood, school, and church sang “A Child’s Prayer” at the Lambournes’ funeral. – Sandra Osborn
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n Aug. 3 South Jordan residents Jennifer Lambourne, 37, and her daughter Brooklyn Mae, 11, tragically lost their lives at Bear Lake while attempting to save a younger family member. News of the loss spread quickly throughout the Daybreak Community where the Lambournes lived. Jennifer was a well-regarded first grade teacher at Eastlake Elementary, one of two primary schools in Daybreak. Brooklyn had been a beloved student at the school. Their grief observed, countless members of the community sprang into action. “We live in a very close knit community. When a loss happens such as this tragedy, the community is galvanized,” said Tanya Noreen Peters, PTA President at Eastlake Elementary School. Within hours, pink ribbons were tied on the trees lining the streets and surrounding area of Eastlake Elementary. The year-round school already had three quarters of the teachers and students in attendance. “Our first concern was for the teachers at Eastlake,” Peters said. “Many of them had heard the news and rushed out the door to school that Thursday morning. The tracks on had been in session only about a week. “We wanted to show them our support during this time of grief so we coordinated to bring lunch to all 40 teachers. The lunch gave them the opportunity to congregate and be together in shared support.” Almost immediately after the news, Melinda Ekins, a neighbor and mother of one of Jennifer’s former students, set up a Go Fund Me page to help the family pay for medical and funeral expenses. The community gave quickly and generously, collecting over $45,000 in a few days. Many donors did not know the Lambourne family personally but offered their condolences and support. In addition, the Eastlake PTA organized a fundraising night at the South Jordan Chick-fil-A restaurant for Aug. 16. Chick-fil-A pledged to donate 20 percent of the sales during the fundraiser to the Lambourne family. The community came to support the cause. The restaurant was packed and
the drive-thru had the longest lines patrons said they had ever seen. For the future, the school and PTA plan to find a compilation of books that both Jennifer and Brooklyn liked and dedicate them in a section of the library. “Ten years from now, children who attend Eastlake will know that a tragic loss happened to us and that we still remember,” Peters said. Members of the LDS Oquirrh Lake Seventh Ward and other neighbors stepped up to meet the immediate needs of the family by providing dinners night after night. They also formed groups to help with the funeral services and the post interment luncheon. “A combined choir of more than 70 children, two violinists, a pianist and a soloist came together to perform the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s arrangement of the song “A Child’s Prayer” at the funeral service. Children from the neighborhood, former students of Jennifer, friends of Brooklyn and many more from their church ward and school participated in the choir. The school granted permission for all children who wished to attend the funeral to leave school early. ” It was not without effort, however, that this combined choir came to be. “The family had requested ‘A Child’s Prayer,’ but we had trouble finding the music,” Teresa Akagi, chorister for the combined choir, said. “After searching everywhere, digitally and otherwise, I knocked on Andrew Unsworth’s door, one of the organists for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and his wife answered the door,”Akagi said. “When I expressed my request, his wife said, ‘You’re not going to believe this, but I just got the music yesterday.’” “During rehearsal on Wednesday, little Matthew Helwig came to me with tears in his eyes and said, ‘I’m really going to miss Brooklyn.’ It was really emotional for a lot of the kids,” Akagi added. Josh Lambourne, Jennifer’s husband and Brooklyn’s father, expressed his immense gratitude for the many prayers and service rendered to his family. “I am grateful for the generosity of so many – for everyone who has reached out, lifting me up and helping me stand,” Lambourne said. “I am grateful for so much goodness that has come from tragedy. It gives me hope that people can be good.” l
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South Jordan City’s New Website By Briana Kelley | briana@mycityjournals.com
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outh Jordan City launched a new website as of Aug. 22. The new website comes after over one year of work and around $96,000, according to South Jordan City’s Public Information Officer Tina Brown. “We’re proud of this new website and we built it with the residents in mind all the way through. It’s their tool, their service and I hope they are pleased with the final result and the final product,” Brown said. Brown was tasked with the job of creating the new website and has been the driving force behind it since the process began in April 2015. Brown presented the new website to council members and the public at the Aug. 20 city council meeting. New features to the website include easier navigation, better access to online forms, online submission, more videos, professional photography and a better and more functional search engine, according to Brown. There is now the option to add events to online calendars and a way to track site plans and business applications in real-time. The website is also optimized for smart phones and tablets, so residents can better access the site. “We went from 13,000 web pages to 300… Tina Brown has done a magnificent job along with Chief Technology Director John Day and
his staff,” City Manager Gary Whatcott said. “With as many pieces of info that we share with the public every day, it really is a lot of work. It’s just a phenomenal job that they’ve done and really a lot of work ... This is much more simpler, the search engine actually works and people can find things. It will be a more useful tool to the public than it has been in the past.” The website also has a new email contact opt-in. Brown hopes to generate an information database to contact residents on major events such as road closures, water issues, and public disasters. Brown noted the possibility that search engines, such as Google and Bing, may show broken links to the city’s old website, but that will correct itself over time. The idea for a new website was discussed years ago, even before Brown was hired for the city. According to Brown, the former city council discussed an update, staff suggested it and residents also asked for an updated and more navigable site. “With technology and how fast it changes, things become outdated and clunky very quickly,” Brown said. Our former website was not compatible with other devices before. We started to get complaints from residents on finding things, and the old website needed to be
Pictured is the main page from South Jordan City’s new website. The website launched Aug. 22. – City of South Jordan
updated. Nine years for a website is kind of a long time.” When Brown was hired two years ago, she was tasked with creating a new website. The city put out a bid for the project early last year, and work began on the site in July 2015. There were essentially four phases to creation: research and development, site mapping, content collection and test site creation. Brown spent a lot of time and energy in the research and development stage, talking to residents, taking resident surveys and studying the web analytics to get an idea what was most used and searched for on the old website.
“I wanted and was trying to get a feel for who South Jordan City is and what day-to-day life is like here and then create the design for it, Brown said.” Then I wanted to know where people went on the website...how residents navigate the site and what information they request. I built the map based on that.” Brown and the information systems department will look at the website analytics in four months to see if anything needs to be tweaked. Brown also said that public feedback is welcome. l
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Library Creates Book Club for Youth in Juvenile Detention By Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
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alt Lake County Library Services noticed a gap in services to youth in care and custody, so they partnered with Utah’s Department of Juvenile Justice Services to begin a book club within short- and long-term centers. “Our job is to serve the entire public, and we’re not serving entire public if we’re not serving the people who can’t come to us,” said Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, senior librarian over teen services. “These teens are in a holding, transitional state in their lives, so to help them get powerful skills like reading—you don’t get many opportunities like that.” The program was honored with an achievement award at the National Association of Counties’ Conference on July 22 in Long Beach, California, for bringing literacy to a specific subset of residents. “It’s an honor to have received such an award because there are stereotypes that follow this group of youth, and to have them recognized as an important group to serve is amazing,” RogersWhitehead said. Rogers-Whitehead said she hopes the recognition at a National conference will encourage other libraries to serve people who can’t come to them. The award-winning program may be the first of its kind in the nation, according to Rogers-Whitehead’s research. The librarians facilitated traditional book clubs at Salt Lake Observation and Assessment, Decker Lake Youth Center and Wasatch Youth Center in 2013, but Rogers-Whitehead said she realized librarians needed to accommodate for varying reading levels. Now teens are invited to read books of their choice within their own reading level instead of being assigned the same book as
A youth reads a book at a Utah Division of Juvenile Justice Services Center. The division partnered with Salt Lake County Library Services to create a book club for youth in short- and long-term detention centers. –Utah Division of Juvenile Justice Services
“Our job is to serve the entire public, and we’re not serving entire public if we’re not serving the people who can’t come to us.” their peers, and the club discussions are based on broad topics that many books relate to. Susan Burke, director of Juvenile Justice Services, said the
club enhances the youths’ learning and said it’s her belief that education can be a course-corrector for these teens. She believes the youths’ love for books will continue after they leave the center, and she said she hopes they’ll remember the library as a place of entertainment. Each youth at the center is strongly encouraged to attend the book club meetings, which happen twice a month. Librarians cart hundreds of books into the centers—from history books to cook books to mystery novels and science fiction books. “Hellraiser,” “Fallen,” “The Hulk” and “The Guardian Herd Series” are a few of the most popular reads within the program. Recently, the Utah Department of Education granted funding for the Library and Department of Juvenile Justice Services to purchase graphic novels for the program. The graphic novels have allowed teens with lower reading levels to be more actively involved in the club. Many of the youth learned English as a second language, and pictures give context clues to their readers and help the ESL learners to learn new English phrases, Burke said. The youth have responded well to the program, so Burke said the department decided to expand reading programs at its centers. Soon, the University of Utah reading clinic, a resource designed to offer assessment and intervention to struggling readers, will begin a partnership with the Juvenile Justice Services. “We get from the youth that they are excited about reading,” Burke said. “It gives them a place to have a shared discussion about reading and apply it to their past experience, and it opens a whole new world of imagination and opportunity to gain knowledge about themselves.” l
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Teens from Northern Ireland, Utah Foster Friendships through Differences Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
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welve catholic and protestant teens left their homes in Northern Ireland and travelled to Utah for a monthlong peace project aimed at unifying their nation. Northern Ireland’s conflict between its mainly protestant unionists and mainly catholic nationalists, referred to as “The Troubles,” officially came to an end through the Belfast Good Friday Agreement of 1998, but when the divide between the two sectarian groups continued, Reverend Kerry Waterstone founded the Ulster Project, a program designed to bring future catholic and protestant leaders together through association with religious teens in the United States. Utah’s been part of the project for 30 years. “You can definitely tell at the start of the month they are in the ‘impress phase,’” Adam Dahlberg, director for Ulster Project Utah, said of the 12 Northern Irish and 12 American teens who are part of the project. “They are just getting together, so they want to be cool, but by the end of the month that has faded and they are able to be themselves which is really hard for teens to do. It’s fun to see that transition.” The Irish teens–six Protestant and six Catholic–roomed with an American teen of the same religion and similar background from June 27 to July 22. The 24 participants had their monthlong schedule filled with service, outdoor and faithbuilding activities each day. Maddie Bossarte, of Taylorsville, and Emma Hagan, of Omagh, Northern Ireland, barely spoke to each other when they first met, but by the second day Emma was braiding Maddie’s hair and Emma was helping Maddie to put on her shoes, said Ann Charat, Maddie’s godmother. The two teens bonded as the group of 24 visited historical
Teens make sandwiches during a service project through Utah Ulster Project, a program with a goal to fosters friendships between Catholic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland. –Utah Ulster Project
sites, rode roller coasters and slides at Lagoon and Seven Peaks, camped, went rafting, attended a REAL Salt Lake game, and volunteered at the Utah Food Bank, Humane Society and at Kauri Sue Hamilton School for students with disabilities, among other activities. “We’ve become best friends,” Maddie, 14, and Emma, 15, said simultaneously when asked how they’ve changed since the first day of the Ulster Project. “It’s like everyone here became best friends,” Maddie added. “I’ve really learned to talk with other people and be confident in what I say and to accept the differences in others.” Emma, a Protestant, said she didn’t associate with Catholics very often before she came to Utah’s Ulster Project, but after a month of spending time with catholic and protestant teens from her own country and the United States, she said she’s
ready to accept people no matter where they come from. “At home we have separate schools for protestants and Catholics, and they don’t really interact much, but now when I get home, I’ll try to make an effort with the Catholics,” Emma said. JP Murray, a 15-year-old Northern Ireland resident, said he believes the prejudice between Catholics and protestants will die off as his generation ages. While older people are prone to think of the divide between the group, the teenagers are “more chill” and want to get to know each other, he said. JP’s American roommate for the duration of the project was PJ Mannebach from Salt Lake City. The directors must have had a sense of humor to pair them together, JP said. Despite the similarity in their names, the two 15-year-olds had many different interests that made their situation ironic, PJ said. “At first, it was just really awkward, and I was thinking about what I got myself into,” PJ said. “Then I started talking with all the people in our groups, and I realized that all of these guys were pure fun. I used to avoid talking to people in group settings, but now I enjoy it, and that’s something that I’ll always carry with me.” Aaron Smithson, a counselor from Ireland, said it was amazing to see JP and PJ’s self-confidence increase through the project. “They used to be some of the quietest kids around here, but then they started being the loudest and most annoying, and that was a good thing to see,” Smithson said. “All of them have really opened up and have been able to see past religion and their cultural differences.” l
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Sober Soccer: How the World’s Favorite Sport Aids in Addiction Recovery By Sarah Almond | sarah@mycityjournals.com
Brian Knight (in blue) runs drills with several participants of the sober soccer program during a Wednesday afternoon practice. When Knight started the first sober soccer team, just six people came out. Today the program has four different teams with players of all skill levels. –Sarah Almond
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here are 149 drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers throughout the state of Utah*. These facilities attract thousands of people from across the country who want to fight addiction and find a new life through sobriety. One such individual came to Salt Lake City in hopes of getting sober and ended up achieving much more than that - he’s chasing his passion. Twenty-seven-year-old Brian Knight moved from California to Utah 18 months ago to seek addiction treatment. Here, he joined the Fit To Recover gym in downtown Salt Lake City, where he met a community of individuals who were all working towards one goal: to free themselves from the thralls of addiction and live a life of sobriety. “It was a community that I really wanted to get involved in,” Knight said. “One of the things that helped me stay sober was definitely the Fit To Recover gym, but also rediscovering the hobby of soccer - something that has always been a passion for me growing up.” Within weeks of moving here, Knight found himself playing at the Gardner Village Indoor Soccer arena almost every night of the week. “It kept me sober and it gave me something to look forward to everyday and something to make me feel accomplished,” Knight said. “I just wanted to share that passion with other people.” Though Salt Lake City has an
expansive sober community with dozens of programs designed for those in recovery, Knight immediately recognized an opportunity to combine his drive to live a sober lifestyle with his passion for the game of soccer. “There are other sober sports like volleyball and softball, but there was no sober soccer,” Knight said. “So I just wanted to take the initiative and see if I could get people involved.” After deciding to launch a soccer program for those working towards sobriety, Knight started networking and getting the word out about his idea. “I started talking to people at Fit To Recover; I started talking to the alumni department at my recovery center; I started announcing it at AA meetings,” Knight said. “Wherever I would go, I would promote it by wordof-mouth.” It took time, but Knight’s efforts paid off. Though just six people joined the sober soccer program in the beginning, now, nearly a year later, more than 40 recovering addicts gather every Saturday and Monday to play the world’s most popular sport. “One of my biggest goals of starting sober soccer is to get people involved even if they don’t do other forms of recovery like AA programs or treatment centers,” Knight said. “I wanted to give them somewhere they could come and be around people of similar backgrounds who are trying to achieve the same thing, which continued on next page…
S outhJordanJournal.Com is changing your life and doing something positive in sobriety.” Though Knight recently established a men’s team, the majority of the sober soccer program is coed, with ages ranging from 19 years olds to players in their late 40’s. “We have four teams right now,” Knight said. “One of our teams is called Fit To Recover, and another is called FTR - pretty much short for Fit To Recover. We also have one called Socceriety and another called Attacking Sobriety.” The sober soccer program runs in eightweek intervals with session games played every Saturday and Monday from 5 to 10 p.m. at Gardner Village in Midvale or Let’s Play Sports in Murray. Knight also holds weekly optional practices on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. at Stratford Park near Sugarhouse. “We end every game by getting together and talking about ways we can directly relate our recovery to playing soccer,” Knight said. “Things like communication - that’s a big one; for people who haven’t played a lot, it’s about achieving something and doing it with no judgment. “We talk about teamwork and how you can’t win a game on your own - you need your team. And that’s the same in life, you know? You can’t stay sober on your own; you need people around you. When one of us is struggling, the rest of us are there to pick them up.”
SPORTS purpose. “I haven’t played soccer since I was a kid,” said player Steven Lopez of Sugarhouse. “But playing now, it’s challenging, and I think that’s helped me in my sobriety. It challenges me to get out of my comfort zone, to think less selfishly, and to work through things even when I want to quit.” Lopez, who’s only been playing with the program for two months, found sober soccer after joining the Fit To Recover gym. “Being here in Utah, there are a lot of different options in the sober community and a strong sober group here,” Lopez said. “But I can totally see this soccer program really growing and taking off.” And growing the program is exactly what Knight intends to do. Though his biggest challenge is funding the program, Knight hopes to continue spreading the word about sober soccer and getting people from across the Salt Lake Valley interested in the program. “I would love to eventually get Real Salt Lake involved,” Knight said. “But I have this bigger plan right now of trying to do something within the youth community. Once we have the numbers and the stability, I’d like to start a camp for youth were we not only teach them about soccer but we teach them about addiction and substance abuse and alcohol.” Ultimately, Knight hopes the program will grow large enough to create a sober soccer league and that sober soccer will continue to
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For many sober soccer players, this sense of sportsmanship is one of the biggest draws and benefits of the program. “My favorite part of playing soccer here is the friendships I’ve made,” said Mario McLaughlin of Midvale, who’s been with the program for the past eight months. “It’s been a blessing to know Brian, because his drive to get people involved with being active in sobriety and his leadership have really helped me get to where I am.” Knight said that many of the people who come out for sober soccer have little to no experience with the sport, yet their willingness to grow as both individuals and players is something that inspires him and gives him
inspire other leaders to start sober initiatives of their own. Lastly, Knight’s biggest hope is that the program spurs community involvement and increases awareness of active addiction recovery. To learn more about sober soccer or to get involved, email Brian Knight at bjknight12@hotmail.com or visit Fit2Recover.org/contact-us. l *Statistics drawn from 2015 National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Facilities compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov).
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Elk Ridge Teacher in Running for Grammy Music Award By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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ore than 3,300 nominations were submitted for the Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation. Recently, the quarterfinalists were announced, which included an Elk Ridge teacher as Utah’s representative. Keith Goodrich, who teaches three choir classes and three orchestra classes at Elk Ridge Middle School, was recently announced as one of 290 quarterfinalists in 41 states for the award. “I was surprised that I’m the only one in Utah since there are so many music teachers,” Goodrich said. “It’s been good for my students to see that I’ve been nominated for this award. So often, we hear of extraordinary things happening, but not to anyone close or around them. Now they can realize it does happen to people they know, and it can get them to think, ‘it can be me.’” The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. In September, the semifinalists will be selected. Then, 15 semifinalists will receive a $500 honorarium. Ten finalists will be named and one recipient will be recognized for making an impact on students’ lives and be invited to attend the 59th annual GRAMMY awards ceremony and other events that week. The nine other finalists will receive $1,000 with their schools receiving matching grants. Goodrich was nominated for the award by school
Elk Ridge Middle School music teacher Keith Goodrich is a quarterfinalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award. — Keith Goodrich
counselor Camille Cook last fall. “I’m also a musician, and I’m really impressed at the level he is able to get his kids to perform,” Cook said. “He expects a lot of his students, but they rise to the challenge every time. What he is able to get them to do, to believe in themselves, is at the high school level.” In her recommendation, she wrote that what Goodrich teaches students will serve them both in high school and in life.
“I am impressed with the depth of content that Keith delivers to his choirs and orchestra classes,” she said. “Not only does he select appropriate and interesting music for his students to learn and perform, he also takes time to devote to teaching music theory, producing students who are more than prepared to move into high school level music courses. In addition to an in-depth musical knowledge base, Keith’s students develop a love for music that is impressive and will serve them well as they further their education.” Goodrich said that for the past two at Elk Ridge, he has encouraged his students to be positive and through that attitude, they succeed. “I don’t allow kids to say ‘I can’t,’ but ‘here is what I can do.’ I help encourage them to grow, and it’s not what I see, but they realize by trying harder music or auditioning for a piece, it’s that they can see and know how they’ve grown,” he said. His largest class size two years ago was 62 students. Last year, it was at 90. Cook said the numbers are set to increase this fall, with projections that one choir class will reach 130 students. Concerts are no longer held at Elk Ridge but rather at Bingham High, since the middle school auditorium is too small. Cook said Goodrich’s classes have increased in size because of the reputation he has given the music program in being challenging and fun. “The kids just love it,” Cook said. “They see it as challenging, but since Keith is a dancer, he incorporates choreography in the music so they are having fun. They just look and sound amazing. At the same time, the kids are continued on next page…
S outhJordanJournal.Com learning about music and theory. They’re growing as people and musicians.” Goodrich said he uses music as a way to help students learn they can achieve other things in life. “They’re learning life skills, music, hard work, discipline, responsibility,” he said. “Often, we find that when they do well in music, their math or other grades improve or they improve in sporting events or personal ways because they learn they can tackle difficult things and do well at them. It’s an important time in their lives when they realize they can set and reach their goals.
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he said. “I make it safe for them here and have the support around them to try new things, to grow and develop both as a musician and as a person.” He has incorporated teaching approaches from his former teacher, Dixie State University assistant professor of music Merrilee Webb, and mentor, West Jordan performing arts teacher Kelly DeHaan. “Merrilee welcomes everyone and enables them to be the best they can be. She uses their strengths to strengthen the group,” he said. “Kelly completely changed my life in the way I teach. Kelly
“Sometimes kids are afraid of putting themselves out there. I make it safe for them here and have the support around them to try new things, to grow and develop both as a musician and as a person.” My expectations are really high in my class, but when I let them know what I expect and I help them, they surpass them. They’re performing music that I sang in college and memorizing their parts. It’s just amazing.” It’s not just on the music level students connect with Goodrich. Cook said that students feel comfortable with Goodrich on a personal level. “He creates a safe place where students can learn, not be afraid to audition, where students are supportive of one another,” she said. “Middle school is when kids are looking to connect with someone or something, and Keith helps to provide that. He’s really sensitive to their needs and can sense if they are struggling or need help. They really trust him.” Goodrich said that he makes his music room feel safe to students. “Sometimes kids are afraid of putting themselves out there,”
says yes to everything and enables the kids to be able to do it from adding little things to make it exciting to be performing 70 times in 24 days.” Goodrich himself tries to role model his positive attitude approach by auditioning for several musical opportunities in the Salt Lake Valley. He has been cast in several musicals at Hale Centre Theatre and has been invited to perform violin or sing for various venues. He has his bachelor’s degree in music education with an emphasis in vocals from Dixie State University and plans to pursue his master’s degree. “I love teaching,” he said. “I love explaining and helping people learn all the time. My passion is dance and music as well as teaching, so I have the best time singing, dancing and laughing and helping students grow and learn.” l
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Two Elk Meadows Teachers Win UEA Award By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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wo Elk Meadows teachers were amongst the 10 educators recently honored with the 2016 Utah Education Association’s Excellence in Teaching Awards. Twenty-three-year educator Jennifer Boehme and 30year teacher Cathy Douglass received the awards. Also honored at the ceremony, which was held at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, was French teacher James Maughan of West Hills Middle School in West Jordan. The award recipients were selected based on their impact on individual students or groups of students. Each winner received a crystal apple award, a poster to display at their school and a check for $1,500, courtesy of award sponsors EMI Health, Jordan Credit Union, the Utah Education Association Children At Risk Foundation and the Utah Education Association. “I found out I won when Jennifer (Boehme) called me since I was off-track,” Douglass said. “I was surprised, and especially since I’m retiring, this is really nice.” Douglass, who teaches third grade, said she knew from the time she was in third grade she wanted to teach. “I always played school and I always wanted to be the teacher. I knew just wanted to do and finished my degree in three-and-one-half years so I could get out there to teach. I’ve always taught in Jordan School District, second and third grades,” she said. Douglass often incorporates the arts into all subjects, such as teaching circle perimeters with a song so students can recall the information easier.
UEA Excellence in Teaching award winners Cathy Douglass, Jennifer Boehme and James Maughan were joined with Jordan School District Superintendent Patrice Johnson at the awards ceremony. — Jennifer Boehme
“I think kids learn better if you can connect those academic subjects with the arts,” she said. “If they can draw a picture of what they learned or if they do a dance with what they learned or if you can teach them a song that teaches those things—I do that with a lot of what I teach so they can remember it all for a long time, not just for a test.”
Her mentoree, Elizabeth Taylor, agrees and said through the music and art, students have fun learning. Taylor, who was a former second-grade team member with Douglass, nominated her with support from her third-grade team and fourth-grade teacher Rachel VanOrden. On the video that was shown at the awards ceremony, Taylor said, “She loves the kids and she loves being able to know that she makes a difference in their lives. That is what teaching is about.” Taylor explains about one student in particular that Douglass helped beyond academics. “She had a little girl in her class that was very funny and just had personality like crazy, but this student really struggled academically,” Taylor said. “Cathy took the time to figure it out and notice that the child had hearing problems. But it was not a stop there for Cathy because she found the family had no funds to do anything about it. So she made the effort to go through the processes to find funding to help this student find some sort of hearing aids that would help her be able to function in the classroom.” Douglass said she works individually with students succeed. “Some children just need to be loved,” she said. “Some children need to feel safe in the classroom before they learn. I’m going to miss the kids and watch them grow. I’m going to miss the people I work with are my friends. We work together, do everything together, share things.” Douglass, whose two sisters and grandfather teach, said continued on next page…
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S outhJordanJournal.Com with the award money, she planned a family reunion in Cedar City this summer. As Jordan Education Association president, sixth-grade teacher Jennifer Boehme learned that she was selected for the award when she was checking to see if any of the 125 teachers nominated were in Jordan School District. “I was surprised I got it because I’ve been in a leadership role and didn’t know how that played in the process,” Boehme said. “I feel so honored to have been selected as an Excellence of Teaching award winner. I know the value that the Association provides to teachers throughout this state. To have this recognition is incredible.” All of her years of teaching have been in the sixth grade. “I love the sixth grade,” said Boehme, who will teach at Heartland Elementary in West Jordan in the fall. “They’re smart, funny, quirky, inquisitive, great to establish relationships with, to joke with and they want to be at school to learn, to be challenged, to accept responsibilities.”. Boehme, who grew up in the Jordan School District, credits her third-grade teacher Suzie Erickson Buer, who retired from Silver Mesa Elementary in Sandy, with her desire to teach. “She was just awesome and loved teaching,” Boehme said. “She made me feel cared for and connected. It was an overcrowded classroom, so I sat at the teacher’s desk and just that made me feel special.” Having that unwavering belief that each student can learn while making them feel special and engaged in learning is now what Boehme does in the classroom, according to her nominator fifth-grade teacher Sandy King. “Jennifer empowers students because first of all she
makes it a priority to get to know them,” King said in the awards video. “[They know] being in her class is going to be a challenge. But at the same time, they trust her enough to know that they’re going to grasp any concept because she’ll do whatever it takes. Kids love Jennifer and it’s because
“Some children just need to be loved. Some children need to feel safe in the classroom before they learn. I’m going to miss the kids and watch them grow. I’m going to miss the people I work with are my friends. We work together, do everything together, share things.”
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Two Bingham High Students Learn About Government at Girls State By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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wo friends, classmates and seniors this fall at Bingham High School took part in the 70th annual Girls State program. The program, developed by the American Legion Auxiliary, is designed to develop leadership and promote civic responsibility. Held June 6 through June 11 at Weber State University with about 350 other high school students, the two students, Alexis Hansen and Hayley Reagan, learned how to launch campaigns, run for office, draft and debate legislation, and speak publically as well as how to participate in creating and running a working government. They also made and have maintained friendships with girls throughout the state. For their experiences, the girls also earned three college credits in political science. They also received partial tuition scholarships at Weber State based on their grade-point averages and extra-curricular activities. But to them, it was more than getting school credit. Hayley said that it was an opportunity to learn. “I’m a big history buff, so this was amazing to partake in and learn first-hand how government works,” she said. “I became a city council woman and a mock trial juror and learned through those opportunities. I learned about determination, followthrough and perseverance.” Part of her role in city council was to decide each girl’s role in the city, taking in accounts her interests and strengths. She also listened to both sides of the case in the mock trial, but her highlight was having a real judge there to learn about cases. “It was really interesting when we learned about legal cases,” Hayley said. “We learned how important it was that a woman’s voice be heard in our government. I think it’s especially
Alexis Hansen and Hayley Reagan learned about leadership and civic responsibility while participating at Girls State this summer. — Lori Reagan
important for representation of women since it’s just not a man’s world.” Throughout the week, there was a flag retirement ceremony and veterans shared their stories. “I’ve always been patriotic, but hearing the stories from veterans made me feel more fortunate,” she said. “What these people and their families sacrificed helped me better understand our freedoms.” In addition, people in government positions from city council members to Gov. Gary Herbert came to speak with the Girls State students, explaining their roles and the importance of being involved in the community and in the government. For Alexis, Lt. Gov. Spencer Fox’s words clicked with her.
“The lieutenant governor’s speech really resonated with me,” she said. “He said to ‘work in local government.’ I’m not focusing to run for president but to make a greater impact on the community where I live so I can make a difference.” Her career goals may align with what she learned as she is thinking of being a mayor or being a journalist covering foreign affairs. “If I run for mayor of South Jordan or another community, I know use my experience and knowledge I’ve gained in Girls State will help me,” she said. “At Girls State I learned more about what goes into a bill to propose and write. It’s a lot different than at school when I was in the senate. I suggested putting in place an after-school STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program for all kids in elementary school since so many young people don’t have them. I’ll be taking U.S. government this fall, and I know my experiences with Girls State will help me with that class, too.” Alexis’ involvement with school and community activities could help her with her career goals. She is captain of the school’s debate team and is a member of the principal’s roundtable that meets with student leaders. Since her freshman year, Alexis has served on the South Jordan Youth Council. This year, she is youth council mayor. “I’ve talked with the South Jordan mayor a couple times, and there are some laws I want to look at as mayor. I understand more how government works and know ‘with great power comes great responsibility,’” she said, quoting “Spiderman.” “Through Girls State and South Jordan Youth Council, I have gained a lot of confidence and learned to stand up for what I believe in.” l
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Charity Helps Those in Need with Sustainable Resources
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Important Taxpayer Information: Proposed 2016 Bond
By Kelly Cannon | kelly@mycityjournals.com
The Bond Plan The bond plan calls for building five new schools in the most extreme growth areas. West Jordan Middle will be rebuilt at its current location. Opening 2019-20 Middle school in South Jordan West Jordan Middle rebuild Elementary school in Bluffdale Elementary school in Herriman Opening 2020-21 High school in Herriman
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with the Business Box, you mentor and teach families how to use it and then they pay for all of their children because they’re able to build the revenue.” So far, four families have received a cow, including a widowed mother of five. “We gave her a cow and mentored her and taught her how to use it. Now, she’s selling three liters a day and making about a $1.80 a day, which she can then use to pay for school fees and to buy other things her family needs like rice and corn,” Totten said. “She’s our prototype. What we’re doing on our next trip, we’re going to build square garden boxes and test that out.” The plan is to introduce new parts of the Business Boxes over the course of six months so as not to overwhelm the families. The boxes currently cost about $1,000 each but Totten believes once the animals start breeding, the cost will go down. “That’s part of our plan, with paying it forward with the animals for these families,” Totten said. The next big goal for the nonprofit is to build three cultural centers that would function as mentoring centers for the people in the program. It would also establish mentorships in-country so there would be less traveling during the year. For more information about 100 Humanitarians, visit http:// www.100humanitarians.com. l
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eidi Totten is asking Sandy residents to come out and help her change the lives of people around the world. Totten is the founder of 100 Humanitarians, a nonprofit that provides sustainable resources to families in Kenya. 100 Humanitarians is hosting a fundraiser event on Oct. 22 at Club 90, 9065 S. Monroe St. Called “Taste of Kenya,” the event will have authentic Kenyan food, a silent auction and karaoke. All of the donations will go towards Business Boxes. “The Business Boxes now include a cow, a goat, five chickens, three square foot garden boxes, 10 trees to replace the wood in the garden boxes and then reusable feminine hygiene kits for the women in the family,” Totten said. The idea for 100 Humanitarians came after Totten went on a humanitarian trip in March 2015. Afterword, she was inspired to start the group on Facebook. The response was overwhelming and soon two trips were planned. “From there, the concept of 100 Humanitarians is what is the power of 100 people working on any given project in the world to create change. So if you’re interested in stopping human trafficking in Warsaw, Poland, We’re the other 99 people would be interested in helping with that project,” Totten said. “My big focus is on Kenya but we have others who are focused on Guatemala, who want to work in India and Nepal and Ghana. It’s basically connecting people to projects that call to them.” During the first trip, the group built desks and a kitchen at a school. Soon after, Totten realized she wanted to focus on sustainable projects within families. This lead to the creation of Business Boxes. “With those boxes, we determined that if we give a family a box, then they can sell the milk, they can sell the eggs. They can use it as food for their families. When they generate income, they can pay for their own school fees,” Totten said. “If I were to sponsor one child all the way through high school, that could be a couple thousand dollars. Or,
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Bingham Cross Country Looks to Improve This Season
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By Billy Swartzfager | billy@mycityjournals.com
Some of Bingham’s cross country team at a retreat in the Uintah’s during the summer. —Alisha Paxton
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he Bingham boys cross country team took seventh place overall last season, and the girls team didn’t place. But the team as a whole is looking to improve on those standings by finishing in the top 10 for both the boys and the girls when the state competition happens later this fall. This year’s team is made up of mostly underclassmen, and many of the older runners have only a year of cross country experience under their belts. So, finishing in the top 10 at year’s end may prove to be challenging. The team does have strong leadership, however, and coaches have already noticed support and bonds growing from that. One such leader, senior Whitney Rich, who placed third overall in last year’s cross country state tournament and won two events for Bingham at the state track meet last spring, has taken the helm for the girls squad. “She backs up the coaches’ lessons on stretching and body maintenance with her own tactics and experiences,” Bingham coach, Alisha Paxton said. Recently, many of the girls participated in a camp recently and went in to it not knowing each other very well, but they have emerged working together in ways that Paxton hasn’t seen from her girls squad in years. The boys have a few more veterans to share the load at the head of the pack. According to Paxton, team captain, Tyler Lebaron has done an amazing job of bringing the group of boys together. Senior Josh Richardson is also looking to have a great year and break into the top 20 at the state meet. Following those two are juniors, Mike Harker and Chris Rains, who are gunning for the team’s No. 1 position as well. The team has been hard at work since track and field season last spring, something in
which many of the cross country runners also participate. The team starts its summer miles in late May, beginning with a manageable number of miles and adding distance as the summer goes by. Together, they run three days a week during the summer to prepare for the coming season. And, most of the team members, which is hovering around 90 total this season, run together on off days and weekends as well. During practices that began in August the team focuses on many of the aspects that will make them stronger as the season progresses. The runners focus on things like hills, pace and distance, as well as the combination of physical ability and mental strength. “I see them stepping up to those challenges and learning that they are tougher than they thought,” Paxton said. “If they finish and gave it their all, both physically and mentally, we are happy.” The goals for the Miners this year are simple. The team wants to finish closer as a team, and they will need to do that if the boys are to finish better than last year’s seventh place and the girls to finish inside the top 10. Their focus isn’t so much on the place at the podium, though. Each runner is encouraged to push himself or herself and give every outing, whether it is practice or an official race, the best attempt. By committing to that philosophy and taking pride in efforts made, both individually and as a whole, Paxton feels like this year’s goals are completely reachable. She said she is excited by what she is seeing from her upperclassman and is the first person to elate over someone who didn’t finish first but who improved their time. “We hope to improve by finish closer as a team,” she said. “We will be running as a pack.” l
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South Jordan Lacrosse Star Continues Successful Tendencies By Billy Swartzfager | billy@mycityjournals.com
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laying sports was something Chris Severson has always been good at – he just didn’t find the enjoyment he expected from traditional games like soccer or baseball. He didn’t really fall in love with a sport until he began to play lacrosse. His mother, Mykel Severson, said lacrosse is perfect for kids who may be having a difficult time finding their niche in the sports world. “He tried soccer and baseball, but they didn’t keep his interest,” Mykel said. “He was starting to become very introverted; he was playing a lot of video games.” Struggling to find an active outlet for her son, Mykel took the advice of another parent who suggested she get Chris into lacrosse. After a bit of research, Mykel found a recreational league in South Jordan called Bingham Boys Lacrosse, which at the time was so small it had to combine with a program at Juan Diego to have enough kids to form teams. After one practice, Chris was hooked. “He came home after his first practice and told me he loved the game,” Mykel said. According to his mother, Chris fell in love with lacrosse after just one day, but Chris says that his love continues to expand as more and more aspects of the game open up for him. “I went from being a goal scorer to a guy
that makes plays for teammates,” he said. When Chris first began playing the sport, he was known for his scoring abilities. He focused on scoring most of the time. In fact, scoring goals was how he was motivated very early on.His parents paid him a few dollars every time he scored a goal, but they had to reconsider their idea after it began costing them too much money. Chris took that scoring ability to the very top of prep lacrosse in the state of Utah. He is the current record holder for the most points scored in a season. As a senior at Bingham high school, Severson was awarded All-State honors, State MVP and US Lacrosse All-American. Now, after just having wrapped his freshman year at BYU, Chris has continued to add to his shelf of hardware, as well as his bag of tools. He led BYU in scoring as a freshman, was awarded the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference’s Rookie of the Year and took away an award from Under Armor called the Commanding Performer of the week. Chris won that award for making the biggest impact of the game, when he scored two goals in a game, but also, and just as importantly, had an assist on five more. Chris’ mother spoke of a coach who taught assists as being just as important as goals. Chris
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told of how his game has changed over the years as well. He mentions that he developed as a good shooter, but while doing so learned that there are other facets of the game. “Being able to do all things well, like scoring and creating plays, makes me better as a player, better a as a teammate and better as a person too,” Chris said. Lacrosse has shown Chris how one can set and accomplish goals. According to Chris and his mother, he spent hours playing wall ball, a practice tool that allowed him to hone skills after practice, whenever he had a spare moment to himself. That determination most set Chris apart from his peers. Chris hopes that his love of the sport, hard work and his penchant for setting and reaching goals may one day take him to professional lacrosse. He is currently studying to become a physical therapist and would love to play professional lacrosse in the summer and practice physical therapy during the off-season. “Doing both would be a dream come true,” he said. He also hopes his success may lead others to chase their dreams. “If a kid wants the most out of athletics and life, try lacrosse; it will teach you everything you need to know,” he said. l
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Bingham Football Focuses on This Year’s Potential
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By Billy Swartzfager | billy@mycityjournals.com
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attempts at getting her to go out with him!) And with the increase of supernatural activity, can the Ghostblasters save the day without divine intervention? Find out in our hilarious new show! Directed by Scott Holman, Ghostblasters runs from August 25 to November 5, 2016. The evening also includes another of Desert Star’s signature musical olios following the show. The Monster Rock ‘n Roll-io will feature some new and classic rock music favorites with a dash of Halloween fun, and always hilarious Desert Star twist! Desert Star audiences can enjoy gourmet pizza, fresh wraps, burgers, scrumptious desserts, and other finger foods as well as a full selection of soft drinks and smoothies while they watch the show. Food is available from an á la carte menu and is served right at your table.
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Bingham players square off in the annual blue and white game to begin the 2016 season. —Billy Swartzfager
he Bingham Miners football team is known for being competitive year in and year out. In fact, the Miners were 11-2 last season and played in the semifinal game in the 5A state tournament, where they were defeated by Lone Peak, who lost in the final to Bingham rival Herriman. But, the Miners aren’t thinking about last year; they are focused on this year. “We were a little disappointed in the results last year,” Bingham coach John Lambourne said. “We felt like we could have won it all, but I’m sure those other two teams did as well.” Eleven returning starters lead this year’s team, six on offense and five on defense, most of whom are seniors and will suit up for the last time in 2016. Senior defensive lineman, Langi Tuifua, who was selected by his peers as the team’s leader, along with others selected who compose the team’s leadership council, will head the charge onto this fall. Alongside Tuifua, senior quarterback, Matt Degn, senior offensive lineman Cole Clemens and senior nose tackle Jay Tufele are all expected to make significant impacts on the field. Tufele, who was awarded last season’s statewide MVP by the Salt Lake Tribune, has been heavily recruited by college programs all over the country. With player leadership in place and a productive offseason under their belts, Lambourne believes this year’s team can accomplish great things. “If we can be the best team we can be, we’ll finish strong,” he said. Lambourne said the team has been focused on finding its potential. The players have worked as a team on various things throughout the summer. In early June, the team participated in the annual Ute Shoot, a seven-on-seven tournament hosted by the University of Utah. The team spent the remainder of June working on weight training and conditioning.
In late July the team reconvened for an eight-day clinic where they focused again on conditioning. During the clinic, the players weren’t wearing pads or gear but were able to get a lot accomplished, allowing coaches to see just who, in addition to the previously mentioned players, might be ready to take the next steps toward a fantastic season. “We have a lot of buy-in,” Lambourne said. “I am very pleased with the camaraderie this summer.” Historically, Bingham has been a very successful football program for a long time, and the history and tradition has been a driving factor in continuing the successful practices. While Lambourne will honor the past and players that have come and gone, he wants this year’s team to create its own destiny. He believes players have begun that process and will continue their progress as the season unfolds. The Miners had a tough opening stretch to test the grit they’ll need to reach their peak. They opened their season on Aug. 19with a 42-9 win at West Lake. On Aug. 26, Bingham hosted Herriman, the defending state champions, only to have to venture out on the road for week three to face Lone Peak, the team that knocked Bingham from the state tournament in 2015. “We are going to start by being our best,” Lambourne said. He wants the team to be as physical and disciplined as possible. He hopes they stick to playing an intelligent game, making as few mistakes as the can get away with. “When kids are committed to being their best, they can have a lot of success at Bingham,” he said. When asked what has kept him motivated every year for the last 33 years, Lambourne replied, “The kids and the competition. It keeps me young. And this year, we really have a great group of kids.” l
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ndia Palace has everything that should be considered good and valuable in a local business.
No. 1: Family ownership. The hard work of progenitors is the reason that many have the opportunities and privileges they have now. Working hard and leaving something from one’s posterity is one of the most noble and idyllic American traditions. Bhinda Singh, oldest son and manager of the South Jordan location, said that the family tradition of business and restauranteering began with his late grandfather who lived to be over 100 years old. Singh’s grandfather started two businesses in Punjab, India — a restaurant and a convenience store that serves food — Singh’s father helped to run the business and then filled moved his family to America for his children’s education. Singh’s father then filled his dream of having his own business in the U.S. by opening India Palace in Provo, Utah in 2007. “I have twins, a boy and a girl, I hope have something to pass on to them and add one more restaurant for my brother so he has something,” Singh said. “That way everyone has something for future.” No. 2: Dedication to quality. Singh said that hardest part of running the business, especially in the beginning, was finding out how to
balance freshness, healthiness and convenience for the customer and for themselves. “Everything is fresh. We cook meals on the spot, grind our own spices and even make our yougurt in house,” Singh said. Doing all these things at once to prepare fresh food and making food to order made for difficult going for about a year. Singh said his mother really pushed him and his father, who developed recipes inspired by recipes from their grandfather, to find a way to keep all food fresh. “She said if we can’t do fresh we can’t do it at all,” Singh said. The hard work paid off and the persistence to provide a fresh and flavorful food experience has lead to a series of recognitions by winning several “Best Indian Food” awards from the Daily Herald’s Best of Utah Valley contest and other various contests. “It was very hard, but we made that path and now we are all on the path,” Singh said. No. 3: Individual focus. Customers are not treated like customer, according to Singh. They are treated as guests at India Palace. That means that every time a customer goes to India Palace, they can expect an anxiety free dining experience. That’s all well and good. But for many, Indian food is a new experience and many fear that they food they order will be too spicey. “You don’t need to be scared if Indian food, especially with India Palace,” Singh said. “Since we don’t pre-cook anything, then you can customize dishes however way you want, even the spice level or ingredients we put in.” Around 80 percent of orders served at India Palace are mild spice
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level. This was part of the problem of balancing fresh, quality Indian food with the customer convenience of buying food they could actually eat. But in that first year, they were able to balance their recipes to be flavorful, authentic without creating an inferno in every order. “A lot of people hear the word ‘spices’ and think ‘spicy,’ that’s not right,” Singh said. “Not all Indian food is spicy and the ones that are, we cook to the heat the customer’s want.” With the customized focus, India Palace focuses on cooking with steam or flame on food made to order to help eliminate unnecessary oil or other potentially unhealthy ingredients that comes with cooking “big pot” Indian food. l
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Council Invests in Equestrian Park’s Future
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fter many months of meetings and ongoing communication between horse owners, county staff, and community members, the future of the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park is now set. We recently voted as the Salt Lake County council to keep the park in it’s current form but also to invest in a litany of deferred maintenance needs in the park. This park has been a long-standing fixture of our South Jordan community, and the county as a whole. Unfortunately, many maintenance needs of the park had not been adequately funded and addressed over the years. In addition, as a county we lacked good information about the actual use of the park among members of the community. In essence - the county was not investing in the park properly, and was not understanding the full value of the park sufficiently. I first posed questions about this park in the fall 2015 budget process, and then again in a blog post in January 2016. My position was clear - if we as a county are going to have an equestrian park, we need to be willing to invest in it, as well as measure the actual use and value to the community. For the past six months, a dedicated group of equestrian park advocates (known as the Equestrian Park Coalition) worked diligently to provide good information to me as well as other council members. They shared new information about the
various events at the park, the level of use, and most importantly shed light on the many maintenance needs of the park. Thanks to their hard work in collaborating with our county parks department, we now have a clear vision for the future of the park. This group also recommended some fee increases to users of the park. Some of the deferred maintenance repairs include things like: new restrooms for park users, entry gates with controlled access points that will give us more precise data on park use, upgrading or renovating some of the barns for the horses, and upgrading footing (dirt) where applicable. These are just some of the many deferred maintenance needs that will be addressed through this investment. In addition, the fee structure adjustment will help enhance the park’s revenue stream to better fund its operations. The controlled access points will give us precise data on the number of users of the park, as well as let us better collect appropriate usage fees. We are also creating an ongoing Equestrian Park User Advisory and Oversight Committee, which will be an official mechanism through which users can provide valuable feedback to county staff as well as the park’s management. I’m excited about these improvements and the positive
Horses in their stalls at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center. The aged stalls are part of along list of possible renovations that new funding could bring to the facility. - Kimberly Roach
impact they will have on the equestrian park. This is an example of good civic engagement at its best. Members of the public effectively and respectfully educated the council, and we’ve incorporated their feedback into the plan moving forward. l
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The Crunch, Crunch, Crunch Under My Feet
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h, It’s here, fall. Here come the treasured foods of warmth, kids back in school, Halloween and that wonderful sound of crunching leaves under your feet when you head outside. There is nothing like the splendor of our amazing canyons with their fiery colors this time of year – anywhere else. Enjoying our canyons in the fall season is not only beauty to the eyes; it can be as cheap as a few gallons of gas and a picnic lunch too. Whether you’re leaf watching consists of a quick scenic drive on a Sunday afternoon or a weekend stay amid the trees, we can agree that, when the conditions are right, autumn time in Utah is worth celebrating. Here are a few ideas of where to see fall leaves that won’t disappoint. Lets start with The Grand Prix of Leaf Watching (Heber, Midway, and Sundance) By picking a central location; you can spend the weekend enjoying beautiful colors and a variety of fun activities in all directions. Midway – If you are looking for a unique adventure amid the fall foliage, Homestead Resort in Midway welcomes you. The sprawling cottages provide the perfect setting and destination for the most devoted leaf watcher and a place we try to visit yearly. When the day is done, take a dip in the Crater where the temperature is always a balmy 90-96 degrees. You can find a discount for Crater swimming on Coupons4Utah.com/ Heber – No matter where you are coming from, Heber always feels like home. Heber’s small town charm is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of big city life. When it comes to fall activities, Heber is the one of the best destinations for family fun. For many, the Heber Valley Railroad is a longtime family tradition for every season. Come ride the Pumpkin Train, but be sure to stay and
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Guardsman Pass – This is a beautiful and quiet drive offers breathtaking views. The winding road takes you from Deer Valley over to Park City and Midway. Mirror Lake Highway Reaching north from Kamas, Utah, to Evanston, Wyoming, traverses nearly 80 miles through the Uinta Mountains. The highway has panoramic views of the alpine landscape from the road’s high point at Bald Mountain Pass. There are also numerous lakes that offer splendid view including its namesake Mirror Lake. Red Butte Gardens – It may seem cliché to suggest visiting the gardens. But if you are stuck in the city and need a quick change in environment to recharge your spirit, Red Butte doesn’t disappoint no matter the season. Take a sack lunch with you; there are some wonderfully tranquil little hideaways for lunching at the gardens Wheeler Historic Farm – Wheeler Farm is a kids favorite with its mature leafy trees, open grassy space, and rustic buildings, and don’t forget the super cute farm animals Wheeler Farm is a great place for the family to visit. Remember to take your camera for this one. Wheeler farm is a photographers dream. Last, I want to share with you a secret little stop in Draper. Beautiful Leaves can be as close as the next neighborhood over. Go east on Wasatch Blvd. until you reach Hidden Valley Park. Follow the Bonneville Shoreline Trail as it wraps around the east bench where you’ll find amazing views of the valley. These are just a few of the magnitude of places Utah offers for enjoy fall. Where is your favorite place to see the beauty of fall? l
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’ve always associated Yellowstone Park with abject terror. A childhood vacation to this national park guaranteed me a lifetime of nightmares. It was the first time we’d taken a family vacation out of Utah and we were ecstatic. Not only would we stay in a motel, but we’d see moose, bears and cowboys in their natural habitat. We prepared for a car ride that would take an entire day, so I packed several Nancy Drew mysteries, and some Judy Blume and Madeleine L’Engle novels just in case. Because my parents couldn’t hand us an iPad and tell us to watch movies for six hours, we brought our Travel Bingo cards with the transparent red squares that you slid over pictures of silos, motor homes and rest areas. For more car fun, there was the license plate game, the alphabet game, sing-alongs, ghost stories and slug bug. Even then, we got bored. Dad decided he’d prepare us for the Yellowstone Park adventure that lay ahead of us. That’s when the trouble started. He told us how beautiful the park was. Then he explained if we fell into a geyser, the heat would boil the flesh off our bones and bleach those bones bright white, and those bones would never be found. He told us when (not if) we encountered bears, we had to play dead or the bears would eat us. We even practiced drills in the car.
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He said if we wandered away, it would take just a few days until we died of starvation—unless the bears got us first. He warned us to stay away from every animal, describing in detail the series of rabies shots we’d need if a chipmunk bit us. We were cautioned to avoid high ledges (we’d fall to our deaths), moose (we’d be trampled), buffalo (again with the trampled) and the requisite stranger warning (we’d be kidnapped). By the time we reached Yellowstone, dad had thoroughly instilled us with horror. When we arrived at the motel, we frantically ran to our
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