South Salt Lake City Journal June 2018 by The City Journals

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AT COUNCIL MEETING, STUDENT RECITES poem about gun violence By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com

n April 11, Council Member At-Large Mark Kindred invited a special guest, 17-year-old Saida Dahir to open the regular council meeting by reciting a poem she had written. The piece was originally intended for the March for Our Lives protest Dahir was involved in at the State Capitol. The topic of protecting America’s youth from gun violence in schools continues on until this day, as Dahir’s poem and the March for Our Lives movement pleads for an answer. Dahir is a junior at the Academy for Math Engineering and Science and is part of South Salt Lake’s Youth City Council. She has been writing from a young age. “Somalia is known as the land of the poets so I guess you could say poetry is in my blood,” she said. As a high school student, the potential for a school shooting is a reality. “Every day I am in constant fear. When the fire alarm goes off or when the principal makes an announcement or simple things like seeing people run in the halls,” said Dahir. As a writer, when the March for Our Lives rally was being organized, Dahir, one of the youth organizers, knew she wanted to read a poem and had the opportunity to do so. Dahir originally wrote the poem after the Parkland, Florida shooting to convey her feelings. The council was impressed with Dahir after her reading. Sharla Beverly of District 3 said she appreciated the poem and At-Large Council Member Ray deWolfe followed by saying, “That was a hell of a poem.” District 5 Council Member Shane Siwik and District 2 Council Member Corey Thomas echoed the amazement. “It’s exciting to see younger generations being that active now, it gives me hope for the future,” Thomas said. Portia Mila, Council Member of District 4, had heard the poem at the rally via Facebook. “I think it was really cool to

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have her here as well,” Mila said. Kindred arranged for Dahir to speak as opposed to having one of the council members conduct a moment of reflection as is the norm for the opening of a regular council meeting. He was grateful to have her there and was sorry she did not have a larger audience. Dahir said at the council meeting that a few days after the Parkland shooting there was a shooting threat at her school in Cottonwood Heights. “This is not just a national epidemic,” she said, “it could happen in your home, it could happen to your students, to your children.” The fear of school shootings has prompted Dahir and her

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Saida Dahir reading her poem during the April 11 council meeting. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

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peers to constantly look for a good place to hide or an escape. “At a young age, I made sure to look for the closest exit in whatever room I walked into so just in case something bad happened I would have a place to hide,” Dahir said. Dahir sees a bright future for herself as a journalist, an activist, and with her work on South Salt Lake’s Youth City Council and as a March for Our Lives youth organizer. To watch Dahir reciting the poem at the city council meeting go to the South Salt Lake website, it starts at approximately 1:00 and goes until 6:30. l

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Mother and Son Game Night kicks off summer in South Salt Lake By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@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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Families gathered to watch the magic show. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

other and Son Game Night kicked off the summer season May 4 in South Salt Lake at Central Park, 2797 S. 200 East with fun, food, and activities for families in the community. The game night theme was evident throughout the event with hotdogs available in the brand-new concessions building. Sports Imaging Photography took photos of moms and their sons. And, activities, including shooting hoops to playing in inflatables, were available for all to enjoy. Many kids participating in the South Salt Lake Recreational Tee-Ball Junior Bees were in attendance — in fact a few games were wrapping up in the park when the event started so many kids were still in uniform. Dustin Permann, South Salt Lake Recreation coordinator, said, “This is the first time we ran the event, and it was a lot of fun.” The game in Mother and Son Game Night, in part, stood for Scott’s Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Run. Pitch Hit and Run, according to the league’s manual, is a national skills completion designed for ages 7 to 14, which gives children “the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting & running abilities in one of two divisions: baseball or softball.” Permann said over 40 kids participated and a handful of parents swung the bat as well. “We will continue to run the contest in conjunction with our Mother Son Game Night in the future.” With temperatures in the high 70s, participants kept cool by enjoying the ice cream that was served. A watermelon eating contest was part of the entertainment and many kids enjoyed the challenge. The sweet sticky

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Kids dig in to the watermelon eating contest at game night. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

juice slid down their chins as they held their hands behind their backs and smashed their faces into the fruit. A few rounds were played, but every kid who participated was a winner considering they got a chance to get messy and eat a sweet treat. Another favorite for families was the magic show put on by magician Scott Chamberlain of Great Scott Magic. He smashed bananas on his face and involved audience members of all ages, including mothers and sons. “We loved watching the magic show because it was funny and amazing,” said Katherine Jimenez, mother of three sons: Alessio, 9, Esaias, 5, and Eli, 3, as well as 1-year-old daughter named Erinne. “We really enjoyed the different bounce houses and that the weather was perfect that day,” she said. “Most of all, we appreciate being able to spend time together doing something fun outdoors.” The inflatables included a classic bounce house, an obstacle course, and one in which rotating foam arms swung around in a circle as kids attempted to jump and duck out of the way as they stood on what could be described as a lily pad. Despite being called Mother and Son Game Night the evening was a fun event for the entire family and all were welcomed, including dads and daughters, and plenty attended. Just like South Salt Lake residents can expect the Daddy Daughter Dance to take place annually in February, Mother and Son Game Night hopes to be a staple in the community for years to come. l

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See how animals run, adapt and help modern-day science at ‘Nature’s Ultimate Machines’

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By Christy Jepson | Christy@mycityjournals.com

ave you ever wondered why a woodpecker never gets a headache? Or what tiny animal has a punch so strong that it can break aquarium glass? Or who has a stronger grip: a human or a chimpanzee? These questions and many more can be answered at the new traveling exhibit “Nature’s Ultimate Machines” at the Natural History Museum of Utah from now until Sept. 3. “I believe this exhibit is one of the most hands-on and interactive exhibits we’ve had to date,” said Lisa Thompson, the exhibit developer for the Natural History Museum of Utah. This exhibit shows the amazing inner workings of how creatures have learned to adapt to harsh environmental conditions and how they fight daily battles to help them survive. The exhibit features 130 specimens, scale models, videos and interactive displays to help guests discover how plants and animals have developed unique ways of moving, adapting and surviving in their own habitat. When visiting the new exhibit guests can: explore a larger-than-life termite mound and look and see how its design is used in modern architecture, feel how much energy it takes to pump blood up through a giraffe’s 7-foot neck, learn which creatures can crush over 8,000 pounds in one bite and learn about different ways creatures swim, slither, jump and gallop. “One of the favorite areas for kids is the flying chair where guests can sit on a tall office chair which spins, and choose between two different types of wings that are made out of a light PVC pipe and canvas. They flap the wings up and down to help them spin around,” said Thompson. Different shaped wings have different results when you start to move them up and down. According to Thompson, this handson flying area gets guests thinking about which shape of wings help birds fly away quickly versus which shape of wings are needed for birds that fly long distance. Guests engage in all the interactive and digital exhibits while learning also about the marvels of natural engineering that inspire modern mechanics, such as the creation of Velcro, chainsaws and wind turbines. This entire exhibit brings to life the connection between biology and modern day engineering. For example, guests will be able to see that by studying the bone structure of a woodpecker—and why they never get headaches or concussions even when they peck wood 20 times per second— is helpful and useful in research to help make better, stronger, and safer helmets for football players. This exhibition was developed by The Field Museum in Chicago. All Field Museum exhibits are in English and Spanish. The Natural History Museum of Utah is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Season Tickets: $49 Adult, $45 Senior, $29 Child Murray Amphitheater Parking: 495 E 5300 S Ticket Info: 801-264-2614 or murrary.utah.gov June 2 ................................... Hairspray, Sing-A-Long June 9 ................................. One Voice Children Choir June 21-23, 25-27 .............Thoroughly Modern Millie June 30 .................................... Murray Concert Band July 7.................................... Murray Symphony Pops July 13-14 ............................... Ballet Under the Stars July 26-28, 30, 31, Aug 1....................Into the Woods August 10-11, 13, 16-18 ......................Secret Garden August 25...................................... SLC Jazz Orchestra September 3 ..............Murray Acoustic Music Festival

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Bring the Whole Family Young and Old! The 2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m., FREE Murray Heritage Senior Center (#10 E 6150 S – 1/2 block west of State) June 11 – In Cahoots.......................Cowboy Music July 9 – Skyedance..............................Celtic Music Aug 13 – Company B....................................Oldies Sept 10 – Mixed Nuts .......................... Jazz, Swing

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Every Tuesday at Noon in Murray Park Pavilion #5 FREE June 5 – Michael Robinson ............Cowboy Poetry June 12 – Eastern Arts ...................... Ethnic Dance June 19 –CHASKIS......Music & Dance of the Andes June 26 – Chris Proctor .. Guitar for the New World July 10 – Wasatch Jazz Titans .................Jazz Band July 17 – Red Desert Ramblers............... Bluegrass July 31 – Time Cruisers.................................Oldies

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Every Thursday at 2 p.m. in Murray Park Pavilion #5 FREE June 7 – Stephanie Raff ......................Storytelling June 14 – Nino Reyos .........Native American Drum June 21 – Miss Margene ..............Children’s Dance June 28 – Coralie Leue .............The Puppet Players July 12 – Jonathan the Magician ....... Magic Show July 19 – Rebeca Wallin ........Shakespeare for Kids July 26 – Popcorn Media .....................Family Rock Aug 2 – Honey Buns........................... Song/Dance This program has received funding support from residents of Salt Lake County, SL County Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP), Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Museums & National Endowment for the Arts.

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Welcome to your summer festival guide By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

ometh summer, cometh the festivals. Each year, cities across the Salt Lake Valley hold a summer celebration to commemorate the community, city or country. They do so with parades, contests, music and fireworks. This year’s slate of festivals starts after Memorial Day and will run into fall. Here’s a chronological guide to everything on tap for summer 2018. SoJo Summerfest | May 30–June 2 South Jordan kicks off the summer spectacles with its third annual SoJo Summerfest. This replaced its traditional Country Fest two years ago. The four-day festival features events all over the city from Mulligans Golf Course (10600 South 692 West) and City Park (11000 South Redwood Road) to the public works parking lot (10996 South Redwood Road) and fitness and aquatic center (10866 South Redwood Road). Events will feature family fun activities such as the carnival, 5K race, parade, car show, superhero party or swim with local performing group, Utah Mermaids. A skateboard competition, tennis tournament, chalk art contest and multi-category Battle of the Bands are also set to take place throughout the festival. A complete list of events and times can be found at sjc.utah.gov/sojo-summerfest/. Fort Herriman PRCA Rodeo | June 1–2 Held at W&M Butterfield Park (6212 West 14200 South), Herriman’s annual rodeo features a family night on Friday and military night on Saturday. The rodeo will also include a special needs roundup on Saturday from 3–4:30 p.m. Visit herriman.org/prca-rodeo/ for more information. Music Stroll | June 9 The seventh annual Heart and Soul Music Stroll returns to Sugar House on June 9. Dozens of local performers will share their musical talents throughout the day (last year featured 44). Free to the community, the Music Stroll has 14 different locations spread throughout a two-block radius along Filmore and Glenmore streets between 2700 South and Zenith Avenue. Thirteen performing areas are arranged on front lawns with one stage set up at Imperial Park (1560 East Atkin Avenue). Heart and Soul is a nonprofit organization based out of Salt Lake City that aims to bring the “healing power of music” to people in isolation. Performers donate their time throughout the year performing at places like senior centers, prisons or hospitals. Streets are lined not only with hundreds of people but several food trucks as well. Visit heartsoul.org/music-stroll for more information. WestFest | June 14–17 What started in the late ’70s at Granger Park with a car show, pony rides and a few food booths has blossomed into one of West Valley City’s premier events. The annual celebration, which commemorates the establishment of West Valley City and the recognition of its residents’ various backgrounds, will take place at Centennial Park (5415 West 3100 South) from June 14–17. The 2018 version will feature a WestFest Sombrero Bowl Skate Competition, the 13th annual Dutch Oven Cook-off, a 5K and 10K and

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entertainment from No limits, This is YOUR Band, Chance McKinney and Channel Z. For more information and for those interested in volunteering, visit westfest.org. Fort Herriman Towne Days | June 18–23 The city’s weeklong celebration of everything Herriman begins on Monday, June 18, with a talent show and ends on Saturday June 23 with a carnival, parade and fireworks. Each day of the week features something different such as a disc golf tournament, home run derby, K9 and trampoline shows and a foam party. All events will take place at W&M Butterfield Park (6212 West 14200 South), J. Lynn Crane Park (5355 West Main Street) and Rosecrest Park (13850 South Rosecrest Road), where the Herriman Hyzer Disc Golf Tournament will take place. Times and events can be found at herriman. org/fort-herriman-days/. Taylorsville Dayzz | June 28–30 Located at Valley Regional Park (5100 South 2700 West), Taylorsville Dayzz holds a full slate for its city celebration on the west side of the valley. From Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. when the carnival begins to Saturday’s fireworks finale at 10 p.m., the festival is nonstop with entertainment. Tributes bands Imagine (Beatles) along with the West Valley Symphony & Cannons will perform Thursday night, Desperado (Eagles) takes the stage Friday night and Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees) with the Taylorsville Orchestra will close it out on Saturday. Every show is free to the public. Saturday also includes a 5K fun run, pony rides and a car show. A full list of events and times is available at taylorsvilledayzz.com. Riverton Town Days | June 28–July 4 Riverton starts its celebration one day early this year on June 28 with its Three-Man Arena Sorting Competition and the Riverton Rodeo and runs right through to July 4 with its full slate of activities on Independence Day. July 4 will feature the 11th annual ATV Rodeo (Riverton Rodeo Grounds, 12780 South 1300 West) where races will include pole bending, barrel racing, pantyhose race, a key hole race and a hide race. Independence Day will also see Riverton Country Mile 10K, 5K and one-mile races in addition to the Tour de Riverton Bike Race. The starting lines will begin on the south side of Riverton City Park at 12800 South. Food, hay dives and a July 3 evening parade are still on the docket for this tradition since the early 1900s. For more information, visit rivertoncity.com. Western Stampede | June 30–July 4 What starts with a fun run, children’s parade, carnival and family fun night on June 30 continues with the focus of West Jordan’s summer festival — its rodeo. July 2–4 features a PRCA rodeo at the city’s rodeo arena, 8035 South 2200 West. The rodeo also features the winner of the Western Stampede Queen Contest, which was scheduled for May 12. Visit westernstampede.com for more information. Murray Fun Days | July 4 Murray City carries a full slate of activities

Members of the South Salt Lake motorcade did formations and maneuvers every few hundred yards for onlookers during the July 4th parade. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

for Independence Day. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. will be the annual parade, which begins at Fashion Place Mall (6100 South State Street) and ends at the west end of Murray Park (296 East Murray Park Avenue). Awards are given for the following parade entry categories: special interest/antique, business/commercial, equestrian/animal and civic/ royalty/political/float. The rest of the day takes place at Murray Park. It features a community breakfast, chalk art contest, talent show, a Ducky Derby along the creek in Murray Park, a coed volleyball tournament on the softball field and ends with fireworks. For exact times and events, visit murray. utah.gov/283/Fun-Days. South Salt Lake Freedom Festival | July 3-4 SSL will kick off Freedom Festival on July 3 with a Veterans Appreciation Reception from 6-8 p.m. at the Columbus Center 2531 S 400 E. The day begins with a 5K fun run at 7:30 a.m. while the parade gets underway at 9 a.m. and the two-day celebration rounds out with a festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandy City 4th of July | July 4 Sandy holds its Independence Day Celebration on the grassy promenade between Sandy City Hall and South Towne Mall at 10000 South Centennial Parkway. The Sandy Classic 5K race begins at 7 a.m. A youth arts festival commences at 10 a.m. where children ages 4–12 can participate in face painting, craft stations and sand sculpting. At 6 p.m. the parade begins with a concert at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks to close out the night at 10 p.m. Draper Days | July 5–7, 12–14 Draper’s festival will take place over two weekends in July. Culminating in the second weekend with fireworks and concerts, Draper Days will begin with various athletic contests the first weekend including a tennis tournament, pickleball tournament and 3 v. 3 basketball tournament. Other events include Splash Dogs, horse pull, pie contest, rodeo, Draper Idol and a children’s parade. Full event schedules and information can be found at draper.ut.us. Butlerville Days | July 23–24 Cottonwood Heights continues its traditional celebration this year on Monday and Tuesday, July 23–24. Planned by volunteers, city staff and the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center, But-

lerville Days takes place at Butler Park (7500 South 2700 East). The festival expects to have games, entertainment, a carnival, parade and fireworks show. A creative craft market and pickleball tournament are recent additions to the yearly commemoration to go along with the 5K fun run. Bluffdale Old West Days | July 27–28, August 6–11 While the rodeo will take place July 27–28, the city’s official Old West Days celebration goes all week long in August. Details for events are still to come, but if last year is anything to go by then this year can expect another monster truck competition. Last year also featured a 25-mile cycling ride and ATV rodeo. Check bluffdaleoldwestdays.com later this summer for more information. Harvest Days | August 6–11 1938 marked the first Harvest Days in Midvale, according to the Midvale Historical Society. It was sponsored by the Midvale Kiwanis club. Details are still being ironed out, but the weeklong celebration of Midvale, begins August 6. The week’s events generally feature an induction into the Midvale Arts Council’s Hall of Honors, a parade and a grand festival and Midvale’s City Park (between Center Street and 7500 South, at approximately 425 West). Check midvaleharvestdays.com later this summer for more information. Blue Moon Arts Festival | August 25 Holladay rounds out the summer season with its annual Blue Moon Arts Festival. The one-day celebration is different from other cities’ week-long engagements. Holladay will have its Concerts in the Commons series running from July 14 through Aug. 25. July will also feature Jim McGee’s ambitious art project combining storytelling and large-scale charcoal portraits. “It’s an opportunity for people to model and collaborate, to be seen and heard in a unique kind of way,” McGee told the Journals in February. Culminating in a festival for music and arts, the Blue Moon Arts Festival takes place at Holladay City Hall Park (4580 South 2300 East) from 3-10 p.m. on Aug. 25. This year’s musical attractions will include Motown group Changing Lanes Experience and Gypsy jazz group Red Rock Hot Club. For more information, visit holladayarts. org.l

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Brick by brick, parks plan comes together By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com

outh Salt Lake is a unique city with a park’s plan to match. This was discussed at the April 11 city council’s work meeting, with major focuses on Fitts Park and a new Columbus Center park. Fitts Park is advancing into the future and the Columbus Center will have a place for kids to be outside, but it will mean tearing down some houses. Sharen Hauri is South Salt Lake’s Urban Design Director who needs to make the hard choices about sacrificing quaint old homes for the sake of outdoor recreational space. The home next door to the Columbus Center located at 2531 S 400 E has been assigned for just that. “Our plan for this is an all-abilities playground,” Hauri said. Currently, the grass field behind the home is being used for a flag football and soccer field. Yet, Hauri admits, “It’s a really cool house, I feel pretty guilty tearing it down.” Hauri says she is at least planning on recycling the bricks but there may be more to this than she realizes. At the other end of Fitts Park, just off 300 East, which Hauri called west Fitts Park, sits a red brick home, built decades before with white trim, surrounded by mature trees. “It’s terrible, I’m tearing down cute homes,” Hauri said but added, “That’s a trail head both into the park and onto Millcreek trail head.” The land is the

The home on the west side of Fitts Park that will be the location of the entrance to the new Fitt’s Park bike path. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

perfect spot to enter into the park from 300 East for the new bike course which will be breaking ground in the fall. John Sargent loves old homes and has made it his life’s work to restore them as a

homeowner and business owner in the Avenues. His contracting business, Old House Care LLC, specializes in working with historic structures. Sargent said when it comes to old houses, it’s a niche market. “We have the American cult

of the new, you know?” He has realized most people don’t care. The catch-22 is when it is necessary to remove a home, for whatever reason such as a park, salvaging valuable material can be tricky business. Sargent said that bricks on homes, like the one next to the Columbus Center, which Hauri plans to have salvaged, are definitely of value, especially considering, according to Zillow, the home was built in the early 1920s. “They’re not replaceable,” he said. “When I go to do a job, we have a hard time finding a source for brick, so they definitely have value, they’re definitely worth salvaging.” The bigger problem is holding onto the bricks until a contractor, like Sargent, needs them. Collecting and storing the bricks and being able to be profitable is a balancing act, according to Sargent. “I use them but I can’t save them,” he said, noting space to store them is key. Sargent has lived in Utah for about 35 years. “I fell in love with the old houses and old neighborhoods in Salt Lake. I grew up on the West Coast in the suburbs, not in old neighborhoods.” Sargent would be eager to get his hands on some of the materials from the houses South Salt Lake is needing to tear down. l

Remember these safety tips during fireworks season

ndependence Day is a day (and night) to celebrate the birth of our nation. There’s watching parades, enjoying backyard barbecues and, of course, igniting fireworks. Fireworks. There’s lots of them here, especially with July 24 , Pioneer Day, also being a holiday where fireworks play a major entertainment role. In makes for month full of blasts, bangs, whizzes, and sparkly colors lighting up the dark. But the joys of fireworks come with risks. To avoid accidents (or even death), here’s a few tips to remember as you and neighbors prepare to celebrate your state and country. 1. Recent legislation passed in Utah limits the days of the year allowed to light fireworks. Only light fireworks during those days in accordance with the newly passed law. 2. Check with your city to determine what areas allow fireworks. Cities such as Sandy and Herriman have decreased the areas that permit fireworks. 3. Know your fireworks. Read cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting. 4. Don’t get fancy. While it may be

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tempting to be creative and construct your own fireworks, the results may not be worth it. Just ask a friend who lost half his hair and needed to wear a hat/bandana for six months to protect his scalp. 5. Responsible adults should not only be present, but should supervise closely. Never give fireworks to small children. 6. Alcohol and fireworks does not make a good cocktail. Save your alcohol for after the show. 7. Light one firework at a time and don’t linger. Fireworks look just as pretty from 30 feet away as they do from five. 8. This one may seem obvious, but fireworks should be shot outside, not inside. 9. Dress appropriately. Loose clothing that can catch fire easily should be left in the drawer, while snugly fitted long sleeves and pants can protect from potential burns. 10. Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby. 11. Never shoot fireworks into metal or glass containers. The ricochet hurts just as much. 12. Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting

them down and place in metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials. 13. Report illegal explosives. They ruin it for the rest of us. 14. Don’t forget about your pets. Make sure they are securely indoors and have identification tags in case they do escape during a fireworks display.

15. Keep fireworks out of reach where curious children can’t get to them. High heat or damp air can damage the fireworks. The best place to put them is in a cardboard box in a high location such as a cabinet or shelf. 16. Last, but not least, make sure everyone using fireworks has safety glasses or goggles. l

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From skeleton crew to fire captain, Lyndsie Hauck stresses safety, good health habits By Holly Vasic | h.vasic@mycityjournals.com

Ian Nelson lay on Matt Gage’s lap while Nate Roll, Jennifer Ross, and Lyndsie Hauck run through a chest compression drill. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

outh Salt Lake Fire Captain Lyndsie Hauck uses life lessons learned from her days as a firefighter and as part of a skeleton team to keep her crew coming back to the station safely. Her preparation skills are not only for on scene but are also geared toward her firefighters’ health and well being. As an example, on May 17 in the bay of South Salt Lake Station 41, Firefighter Engineer Paramedic Ian Nelson lay on the ground in full gear, acting as if he had just collapsed for a practice drill. Firefighter Matt Gage sits on the ground as Firefighter Paramedic Jennifer Ross and Firefighter Paramedic Nate Roll pull Nelson onto Gage’s lap and pretend to do chest compressions as they pull off Nelson’s jacket and mask. Hauck talks them through the steps as they run through the exercise. Multiple times they do the drill as beads of sweat drip down their foreheads, each taking a turn playing a role in this pretend emergency. This practice could save one of their lives in the future and Hauck knows that. When Hauck was younger she was a competitive athlete, part of a skeleton crew — a single rider who runs and jumps onto a sled face down and then heads down a curvy icy track at high speeds. She was recruited at 12 years old and at her highest ranking she was second in the nation. Watching a friend become injured in Germany on the track led her to where she is today. “I didn't know anything, I wasn't an EMT at the time, I wasn't a paramedic, all I knew is you don't touch them. I didn't like that helpless feeling and I came back after that season and I said, ‘I have to at least know basic knowledge

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of first responders,’” Hauck said. After becoming a ski patroller for a few years, she was offered the opportunity to join South Salt Lake Fire and receive paramedic training. Hauck has now been with SSL for 10 years and a captain for two. Earlier this year, Hauck received recognition at a SSL Council meeting for completing the Managing Officer Program from the National Fire Academy in Maryland. Hauck said the two-year program required an intense application process, prerequisites, two weeks on campus each year, and a capstone course in which middle managers, who the program is aimed at, identified a problem and considered a viable solution. “I'm not going to change the way fire tactics are, right? That is not my scope but I can change my firefighter from thinking it's ok to not wear a seat belt,” Hauck said. “That's a problem we don't have in this department, thank goodness, but for a lot of guys in the rural setting that's a big deal. We lose firefighters every year from not wearing their seatbelts and being in accidents.” Hauck focused on a health and wellness initiative for her capstone, looking at eating healthy, portion control, exercise, and making good choices on and off duty. “We go 10 toes up in the recliner rather than going to work out, and guys die of heart attacks on fire scenes, and that's something that we have a lot of control over,” she said. Hauck is appreciative of Fire Chief Ron Morris and Mayor Cherie Wood for all the support they gave her to complete the program. As a captain, Hauck keeps an important

Firefighter Matt Gage and Captain Lyndsie Hauck stand in front of the engine ready to go. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

lesson in mind she learned on the track being on the skeleton crew. As a new member on the World Cup team her coach suggested she go race a junior varsity race in Canada while they waited the four to five weeks for their next varsity race in Europe. Being ranked number four in the nation at the time, she didn’t feel the need to take time to do her usual routine. “So, I show up a little arrogant and little sure of myself. I didn't take the time to prep my sled, I didn't

take the time to walk the track,” Hauck recalled. “Not having the diligence of checking out my gear, just kind of went for it.” Hauck not only crashed but separated from her sled and ended up with 30 stitches in her ankle. With lessons learned, Hauck hopes that diligence, consistent training, and an emphasis on good health habits, will make a positive impact on her crew. l

Ian Nelson runs to the scene after parking the engine. (Holly Vasic/City Journals)

South Salt Lake City Journal

Helping Utah’s foster children go to college By Jessica Ivins | j.ivins@mycityjournals.com

Creating environments where moments of Joy, Independence, and Wellness are the focus each and every day!

First Star Academy’s kick-off event last July on University of Utah’s field with Alex Smith, previous University student and quarterback for Washington Redskins. (Photo courtesy Marisol Perez Gonzalez)

t’s graduation time and everyone is busy. Who is watching out for Utah’s foster youth to make sure they are on target for graduation from high school? Do foster youth know what college readiness looks like? “Nationally, 50 percent of foster youth graduate high school. A contributing factor could be moving foster homes every six months. This causes the child to fall behind in school and it becomes a challenge to catch up,” said Alexa Hudson, interim director of First Star. Firststar.org states the percentage of former foster children age 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree is 3 percent. Crystal Vail is the adolescent services program administrator for Division of Child and Family Services. Vail refers children to Hudson and Marisol Perez Gonzalez, program coordinator of First Star Academy in Utah. Gonzalez said, “Crystal has been supportive by reaching out to families that may benefit from the First Star Program.” The children that qualify need to have an open case with DCFS, be within the age range of late middle school to early high school, submit an application, and have an interview. Once a child is submitted they remain in the program regardless of their foster care status of reunification or adoption. First Star Academy is a national non-profit charity that partners with universities and welfare agencies to ensure foster youth have adult

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academic support and mentors. There are 14 college campuses that have a First Star Academy program nationally. University of Utah’s Office of Engagement’s newest umbrella service is the First Star Academy to serve foster youth of Utah. Sandi Pershing, assistant vice president of Outreach & Engagement, piloted the First Star program. The National non-profit is wanting to expand, therefore, there are resources available for new First Star Academies. Some First Star students must drive three hours to get to the University of Utah’s First Star Academy. The program model is a cohort of 30 youth. So far, the University has 21 students. They meet one Saturday a month during the academic year, plus, a month-long summer academy on campus. First Star Academy has the autonomy to fit the needs of Utah culture. A sample of the activities so far include: Skull Candy tour, meeting with professionals, community building, workshops from the law school and SpyHop opportunities of editing and creating video stories. The summer academy will include academics in the morning and hands-on extracurricular learning partnered with the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, and The Leonardo Museum for the afternoon. Why universities? “First, the youth get to experience the college scene. Second, there are

valuable resources. The universities work with the social work school, the department of education, educational psychology department, and university youth coaches serve the youth,” said Hudson. The foster youth that meet at First Star connect with team and trust building exercises. “The hope of the program is that if they don’t have consistency, at least they will have First Star,” said Hudson. “Some of the youth have changed schools just to be with their First Star friends,” said Gonzalez. A foster youth for 13 months, Mike, whose name is changed because he wishes to remain anonymous, has multiple goals. First, to be adopted. Second, to go to college. He is fortunate to have a foster mom advocate that found the First Star program through a support group. His foster mom is also hoping to adopt Mike. Mike said, “[The First Star program] is fun. It gives us tutors to help with homework and school. So that’s really cool.” He wants to go to the University of Utah and study pathology. Mike said, “Apparently foster kids don’t make it into college.” But that isn’t stopping Mike. “One hundred percent of First Star kids graduate high school, and 90 percent go on to college,” said Hudson. The odds are now in his favor. l

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June 2018 Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.com

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

City Ofﬁces Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 801-483-6000 220 East Morris Ave SSL, UT 84115

CITY NEWSLETTER Creating a strong, stable foundation for the City

As part of my ﬁve point strategic plan, the city is committed to building the infrastructure we need to support existing and new residents. We are also constantly keeping up with changes in public expectations and desires - from transit and trails to stormwater and stream protection. Cities have so many responsibilities so SSL city Mayor Cherie Wood staff are empowered to seek solutions and continuously make improvements. Infrastructure projects are often complicated and expensive, so we follow best practices, seek funding from outside sources, and prioritize with care. South Salt Lake began when civic leaders demanded a sewer system, 80 years ago, and created a city to do just that. Today the city owns and/or maintains roads, sewer, water and stormwater systems in partnership with other providers. Our city is not immune to the problems of aging infrastructure and more stringent regulations. We work hard to deliver and protect the vital services we often take for granted. In South Salt Lake, these are included in your city property tax and municipal utility bill, unlike in some jurisdictions where additional taxes and fees go to special service districts.

Mural Fest 2018

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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

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I made my recommendations for key projects for the next ﬁscal year on May 9, 2018. You can take part in the budget planning and debate throughout June by attending City Council meetings (in person or watching online) and making comments. This is your chance to help build a stable foundation for the future.

Highlights of Fiscal Year 2019 Infrastructure Budget Recommendations • • • •

New stoplight at 400 East and the S-Line streetcar Parleys Trail between Main Street and West Temple Striped bike lanes on 2700 South Priority projects from the 2018 SSL City Lighting Master Plan • Stormwater System Fee study to build missing infrastructure • Construction of Gateway Park, West Fitts Park and Lions Park playground See the full proposed budget at: sslc.com

City News SSL City Council Meetings

South Salt Lake City Council Action Report Summary

220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Wednesday, June 6, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 7 p.m.

Full agendas, minutes, handouts and video recorded meetings available at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meeting Date Agenda Item Subject Action 5/9/18 Ordinance regarding Police Police hiring regarding Criminal offenses Approved Hiring Practices Ordinance 2018-02 5/9/18 Tentative 18/19 budget Budget presentation Scheduled Public Hearing for budget 5/9/18 Council Staff Ordinance Discussion of hiring staff person for City Council Moved to Unfinished Business for May 23 5/9/18 Salt Lake County Discussion of resolution regarding Local option Moved to Unfinished Business for May 23 Transportation Funds sales tax dedicated to transportation 5/9/18 Change to Council Rules Change to Council rules in regards to Council Moved to Unfinished Business for May 23 regarding Council Staff staff person 5/9/18 Our Schools Now Discussion regarding Our School Now bill Moved to Unfinished Business TBD 5/23/18 Council Staff Ordinance Continued discussion regarding Council Staff Moved to Unfinished Business June 6 person 5/23/18 Change to Council Rules Continued discussion regarding change to Moved to Unfinished Business June 6 Council Staff Council Rules 5/23/18 Salt Lake County Continued discussion - support of local option Approved Transportation Funds sales tax for transportation funds Resolution R 2018-06 5/23/18 Water Supply Issues Presentation from Jordan Valley Water No action needed Conservancy District 5/23/18 Resolution authorizing Mayor New website roll out for State Treasurer’s Moved to Unfinished Business June 6 to Sign State Treasurer Public office and enabling access to PTIF site Entity form 5/23/18 Storm Water Ordinance Discussion regarding Storm Water rate increase Moved to Unfinished Business June 6

SSL City Planning Commission Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Thursday, June 7, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m.

Next Step Complete Public hearing June 6th Further discussion Further discussion Further discussion Further discussion Further discussion Further discussion Complete Complete Further discussion Further discussion

SSL Capital Improvement Highlights www.sslchamber.com

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 your neighborhood. 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, June 6.

New Resident CORNER

Did you miss “Spring Clean-up”? If you are a South Salt Lake Resident, receiving garbage pickup through the City, for $25.00 you can rent a debris trailer to dispose of your old household items and yard waste. For more information or to rent a trailer, go to the Finance Department at City Hall or call: 801-483-6000

400 East and the S-Line Streetcar Stoplight (see right) Signal heads have been installed. The contractor continues to install the electrical components require for signal operation. They are on track for an early June completion. Sunset Avenue Waterline The waterline was installed last year. The contract for pavement reconstruction and curb, gutter and sidewalk installation has been awarded to Stapp Construction. Work will be completed during the 2018 construction season. 2700 South Roadway improvements and bike lane striping were awarded to Stapp Construction as part of a larger street improvements project. Work will be completed during the 2018 construction season. Penny Avenue Work began on tree removal in preparation for installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk. In the next few weeks the contractor will begin excavating for curb, gutter and sidewalk. Some asphalt will be removed all the edge of the street to allow for a smooth transition to the curb.

City Council Corner In our form of government, the city council is responsible for budget and legislative issues, similar to the state and federal systems. As we enter into the new budget year, many issues face our city. On May 9th, the Mayor’s ofﬁce submitted their tentative budget, which we will use as a beginning point for discussions. One of the most important issues facing the city in the 2019 year will be unforeseen resources needed to deal with the new homeless shelter set to open July 1, 2019. The state of Utah passed legislation creating new funds for cities with homeless facilities. These funds are taken from cities and towns without those facilities and pooled for those that have them. Each year, through a third party those few cities have to make application and may be given funds based on need. For now, the city looks to gain about 2.5 million dollars for the next year. However, there is no guarantee of future funding, although it is expected. These funds are meant for hiring approximately 12 more police and 12 more ﬁre staff. The concern is that if full funding is not

By Shane Siwik – City Council District 5 allocated in future years, we have hired up to 24 new positions based on those numbers. There are many more issues coming up with this budget cycle, including the need for more open space, a major improvement to street lighting, a new ﬁre truck and of course there are employee wages. With competing issues, the one important thing we as city councilmembers understand is we are spending YOUR money for you. Without your input, we go on our own thoughts. We would love to have your ideas and concerns. One of the ways you can help is to preview the tentative budget online and if you feel inclined, attend the budget public hearing June 6th at 7:30 pm and give your thoughts to how we spend your money. You can also call each one of us as well. We look forward to hearing from you. Note: Opinions expressed here may not be representative of all Members of the City Council.

Public Safety Meet our new Police Sergeant! Sgt. Joshua Suazo began his career with the City of South Salt Lake as an Animal Control Shelter Technician in 2007. Working part time for the City, he gained an interest in the South Salt Lake Police Department. In 2008, the South Salt Lake Police Department sponsored Joshua as a police recruit and sent him to the Police Academy for training. After successfully completing the academy curriculum, Josh then began his 14 weeks of training with the South Salt Lake Police Department. Sgt. Joshua Suazo worked several years in patrol before taking a position as a Police K9 Handler. He served in this capacity until his promotion on May 1, 2018. Police Sergeant has a critical role within the police department. Police Chief Jack Carruth Working as a front-line supervisor overseeing a crew of 5 or more, they must be aware of the safety of their staff, the needs and safety of the community and ensure police services are appropriately delivered. Testing and promoting to the position of a Police Sergeant is highly competitive and is the first ranking position as you move into police administration. Currently the South Salt Lake Police Department has nine sergeants who supervise; Patrol, Detectives, Community Resource Unit and the Traffic Unit. All of our Sergeants also have collateral assignments to include: Force on Force Training, Firearms Training, Field Training Officers, Motorcycle Officer Training, Honor Guard Unit, Physical Fitness Training and many more. South Salt Lake Police Sergeants on many occasions can be the highest ranking officer at certain times of the day. It is critical that all our Sergeants not only fully understand the mission of the Police Department, but the mission of the City as well. We are excited to see the promotion of Sgt. Joshua Suazo. He is a graduate of the University of Utah, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and he has demonstrated the ability to meet the additional responsibilities and understands the role of Police Sergeant.

There will be a Business Watch meeting on Monday, June 25 at 5:00 p.m. Quench, located at 3144 South State.

The City of South Salt Lake is HIRING. View available positions at sslc.com and click on ‘Employment’ in the ‘My Quick Links’ box.

Fireworks Alert Did you know fireworks account for almost 18,000 reported fires per year, and sparklers account for roughly one-quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries? Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. They cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year. People can enjoy fireworks safely if they follow a few simple safety steps: BE CAREFUL! • Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them! • Always have water handy - a hose or buckets of water. • Only use fireworks as intended. DO NOT alter them or combine them. • Never re-light a “dud” firework (wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water). • Only persons over age 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type. • DO NOT use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives; they can kill! • Under new 2018 legislation, fireworks are allowed to be set off from JULY 2-5 and from JULY 22-25.

American Express, Bimbo Bakeries and the Larry H. Miller Group all dug in at Central Park this spring. In total a $7,100 volunteer value with 99 volunteers and 297 total hours. They planted sod and trees, cleaned the courts and sidewalks, and put the ﬁnishing touches on the park now 100% complete. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers!

South Salt Lake Lions Club Annual Chuck Wagon Breakfast Saturday, June 16, 2018 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m Reams Parking Lot 2783 South State Street Cost: $5 per person

Community Happenings Columbus Senior Center Highlights 2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 • 385-468-3340 ••••• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 9:30 a.m. EnhanceFitness Tuesdays – 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – Pickleball Daily Lunch – Noon $3 suggested donation Tuesday, June 5 Birthday Lunch – Noon Thursday, June 7 Free Bees Baseball Game 12:05 p.m. (2 Tickets per Senior) Thursday, June 14 Picnic at Fitts Park 10:00 a.m. Entertainment by Phoenix Band 11:00 a.m. Buffet Lunch Must Register Wednesday, June 20 Wendover Trip – 7:15 a.m. Hosted by Advisory Committee - $10 World Refugee Day 12:40 p.m. Thursday, June 21 Pancake Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Hosted by Advisory Committee Come check out what the Senior Center has to offer!

Inaugural Mural Fest Brightens Downtown SSL A dozen notable artists poured their hearts out onto the walls of downtown South Salt Lake. The artists were a part of the city’s ﬁrst Mural Festival, a project dreamed up and executed by the SSL Arts Council. Executive Director Lesly Allen and board member Derek Dyer had been dreaming of the project for years, having been inspired by mural “districts” in other cities, such as Deep Ellum, Texas, and Vancouver, Artist Veronica Zak. Canada. “This is something that South Salt Lake can truly be known for. We have the walls, we have the talent, and we embrace the idea that arts can deeply change a community.” Artists painted throughout April and May, leaving the ﬁnishing touches for the May 19 Mural Fest party on Commonwealth Ave. Derek Dyer is also director of the Utah Arts Alliance, and hosted the big event at the Art Factory, an arts/creative space at the end of Commonwealth Ave.

Artists Elaina Jane Court and Elisabeth Layne. He commented, “We have made a home in SSL with two different buildings dedicated to creative ventures. But much of what happens is indoors and invisible. This is our chance to show off our artistic chops.” The murals will stay up for a minimum of three years, and as long as the owners wish. Building owners worked with the Arts Council to select an artist they admired, and coordinated with the artists to select a piece they felt had a positive impact on their property and the community. The SSL Arts Council says they are just getting started, with fundraising already beginning to pay for work next year.

SSL Justice Court Receives Award On April 26, 2018, the Board of Justice Court Judges awarded the 2018 Justice Court of the Year Award to the South Salt Lake City Justice Court for its continued excellence in serving the public. The award was presented to Judge Anna Anderson at the annual Judges’ Conference in St. George, Utah. This honor is awarded to the court that shows dedication to the judiciary process in providing service to the public as well as improvement and excellence in processing court matters. Over the last year, the South Salt Lake Justice Court succeeded in enhancing its service to the public, and also signiﬁcantly improved the efﬁciency of its case management. Court employees Christie Hoins, Darla Delgado, and Carolyn Schefski have been dedicated to the Court for over ten years. Lindsey Stone contributed greatly while employed by the Court, and Monica Medina, the newest Court Clerk, brings experience that is further raising the standard of professionalism. Lisa Forrester, the Court Division Manager, has contributed greatly to the success of the Court by working tirelessly to improve morale and perfect the Court’s processes and procedures. The staff of the Court thanks Mayor Cherie Wood, the members of the City Council, and all of the employees of South Salt Lake and the members of the community for their continued support.

Tall Weeds & Grass Maintenance As members of the community, citizens and city leaders are striving to beautify neighborhoods. One way that they do so is through passing ordinances which improve the appearance of the neighborhood. As it relates to tall weeds and grass, city ordinances prohibit grass and weeds from growing or being maintained in excess of six (6) inches. Tall weeds and grass are not only unsightly, but can also create ﬁre hazards and havens for rodents and other vermin. The Urban Livability ofﬁce seeks your cooperation in sustaining the health, safety and appearance of your community. If you are physically unable to do the work due to age or disability, there may be resources available to assist you. If you would like code enforcement to visit a property in the city, please contact the Urban Livability Department at 801-464-6712.

Nominate a South Salt Lake Beautiful Yard Today! Mayor Cherie Wood's Beautiful Yard Award is her way of thanking SSL residents who have made exceptional efforts that impact their neighborhoods in a positive way. Beautiful yards make neighborhoods more attractive and vibrant. It's easy to nominate, please take a moment to contact the Urban Livability Department at 801-464-6712 or vlelo@sslc.com to recognize a deserving yard. Congratulations to the Lloyd's! Thank you for your commitment to a Beautiful Yard!

Community Happenings South Salt Lake Freedom Festival JULY 3-4 2018

VETERANS APPRECIATION RECEPTION July 3, 2018 6 – 8 p.m. Veterans and their families are invited. Refreshments. Columbus Center, 2531 S 400 E, South Salt Lake 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES 5K, Fun Run/Walk – 7:30 a.m. Register by June 27 ($15) Forms: sslc.com Start and ﬁnish line at Fitts Park at 3050 S 500 E PARADE 8 a.m. Flag Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Parade start – Kimball Ward to Fitts Park. FESTIVAL 8 – 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast ($3.00) 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live performances, dance competition, magician, games and food. Fitts Park at 3050 S 500 E. Questions: 801-750-1632 or mclark@sslc.com

South Salt Lake 4th of July Parade READY, SET MARCH!! Interested in working or participating in South Salt Lake’s 4th of July Parade? We’d love to have you! We’re looking for families, groups, organizations, and businesses that would like to participate in this year’s parade, including planning, setting up, and walking in the parade. For more information call Leslie Jones at 801-750-1632.

Basketball Camp July 16 – 20 Grades 2-4 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Grades 5-7 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Columbus Center Gym $10.00 – Deadline July 6

First Tee Golf

July 30 – August 10 Ages 7- 17 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Central Valley Golf Course $25 – Deadline July 20

Flag Football

Grades: 4th – 6th Tuesday & Thursday Evenings Columbus Center Field 2531 S. 400 E. $25 – Deadline June 22 Register at the Recreation Ofﬁce 2531 S. 400 E. SSL, UT 84115 Ofﬁce hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information: 801-412-3217

LUNCH on the Move

Wednesday, June 20 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SSL City Hall – 220 East Morris Ave Discover a new food truck each month and stop in to see what’s new at City Hall.

Saturday, June 9 | 9:00 -Noon Fitts Park – 3050 S. 500 E. Free Fishing - 12 & under Fishing Poles available Watermelon Drop Guess how far it will splat!

Promise South Salt Lake Rotary visits the Connect Care Kiosk Last month the South Salt Lake Rotary learned all about the Intermountain Connect Care Kiosk. They saw how this low-cost, face-to-face option would work to give you a diagnosis and prescription for common ailments, as well

Left to right: Rick Hall (club president), Sue Hall, Jim Beck, Edward Lopez (Promise South Salt Lake), Richard Fox and Tom King. as how it can provide immediate interpretation in various languages. They are excited to know that this resource is available to use by anyone and that it is located in one of our own community centers! Rotary International was founded on February 23, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, and is the world’s ﬁrst and one of the largest non-proﬁt service organizations worldwide. The South Salt Lake Club was chartered May 31, 1979. They meet each Thursday for lunch and an informative presentation at the Columbus Center. The Rotary motto: “Service Above Self inspires our club members to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and promote good will and peace in our community and throughout the world.”

Rock Star – Brandis Stockman Brandis directs the Lincoln Elementary Neighborhood Center and afterschool programs. Lincoln has a 92% average free lunch rate, and 42 different languages are spoken. She brings a wealth of experience to Promise, having led a large-scale afterschool initiative for several years in Texas. She is intelligent and dedicated. As a natural leader she creates a positive, enriching environment for learning. She is also a strong and efﬁcient supervisor who promotes education and seeks to enhance the competencies of her staff members. She is a great listener who has a talent for being the voice of reason in conﬂict and problem solving efforts. Brandis is a stellar communicator who speaks from her mind and heart. In the world of afterschool, Brandis is up on all the most recent initiatives and research, and frequently brings this information into her conversations. In meetings and events where she is conducting, she is able to command the room with passion, joy and intelligence. Community members are involved in her programing because of the example she sets. She has a way of making people feel comfortable and appreciated, which is truly rare. She is an organized, self-starting, hard worker, who shows genuine interest and compassion to all South Salt Lake residents, Promise staff, partners, parents, children, and community members with whom she works. The way the people “take to her”, and the energy and enthusiasm she exudes make her a true Rock Star!

New Park Restrooms New park restrooms are now open at Central Park. Two “all gender” restrooms were included with input from the Equity Council to make it easier for people to choose the restroom that best suits their needs or for mixed-gender pairs (like a father assisting a toddler daughter).

One app you want your teen to have

ranite Connection High counselor, Michelle Glaittli said, “We encourage all the kids to have the SafeUT app on their phones, especially with summer coming up.” Even when school is not in session, the app is still a great resource for kids when they need to report violence or safety concerns anonymously. “We mostly get reports of violence, safety and drugs,” said Glaittli. Every report is taken seriously. It is up to the reporting individual if they want to remain anonymous. Glaittli said, “The only problem is when kids do not share enough information. We need a first and last name of the persons involved, where, and when the incident took place in order to help.” Imagine kids at school in a group chat. They all receive the same text from a friend: “I want to die.” Then nothing more is said from that friend. There are two scenarios that could happen. One, the friends do nothing. Or, one of the friends, Jack, makes an anonymous tip on the SafeUT app. Jack’s friend has been having a hard time and Jack is worried. The first scenario is called the Bystander Effect or Bystander Apathy. John Darley and Bibb Latane coined the term while teaching in New York City in the 1960s. Jack’s friend needs help in the group text, but no one comes to his aid. Why? The friends might be worried how they look if they say something… and they were wrong. Or they may not want to get in-

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By Jessica Ivins | j.ivins@mycityjournals.com volved in other people’s business. Or they think someone else will help him. The second scenario that could happen is that Jack has the SafeUT app on this phone and makes an anonymous tip. He will reveal the location, school, event information, and person(s) involved. Then he can keep the tip number and password to check on updates. No one knows that he made the tip. The SafeUT program was developed with funding from the Utah State Legislature in collaboration with University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI), the Utah State Office of Education, the Utah Office of the Attorney General, and the Utah Anti-Bullying Coalition in 2016. The goal of SafeUT app is to keep Utahns from ignoring suicide, depression, cyber bullying, threats, and drug and alcohol abuse. Options of chat, text, or anonymous tip are available on the app. Licensed clinicians are available 24/7 on a crisis line call center to respond. There are referral services available, supportive and crisis counseling, and suicide prevention. Is the SafeUT app helping? The more people that have it the more it can help. Some updates included adding push notifications about tips, making it more reliable, and easier to use. In January they fully translated the app for Spanish/Española. Since its launch, it has been downloaded 33,000 times and clinicians have had conversa-

tions with over 19,000 students. Currently, over 1,900 tips or chats are sent in on average each month. Bullying makes up 79 percent of subject matter, suicide 76 percent, and depression 48 percent. There were 86 planned school attacks stopped since 2016. Stats were provided from the SafeUT: at a glance website on attorneygeneral.utah.gov. If there is eminent danger, UNI has a mobile crisis team that responds. If it is less eminent, the tip is reported to the school counselor and the school will help whoever is involved or the appropriate authorities. Remember Jack who made the anonymous tip from the group chat? He reported his friend’s first and last name, the time and place of the incident. UNI contacted the school counselor immediately. Within 5 minutes the school counselor and the vice principal walked into the “I want to die” kid’s classroom and spoke privately to him. It was determined that he was not in eminent danger. He was joking. However, a tip is never taken lightly. The school provided the child with support from the counselor and a phone call was placed to his parents to let them know what had happened. Every year Granite Connection High counselors invite students to prevent problems of bullying, depression, violence, cutting, threats, cyber bullying, and drug and alcohol abuse by downloading the SafeUT app. Glaittli wants to

remind our kids that the SafeUT app is there and students need to have it on their phone. l

Screenshot of SafeUT app on the App Store. (Jessica Ivins /City Journals)

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Sharing the world of food at Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic School’s fair By Jessica Ivins | j.ivins@mycityjournals.com

earns-Saint Ann Catholic School celebrated their fourth annual Cultural Fair on May 11 at 430 E. 2100 South in South Salt Lake. “The Cultural Fair is not a money-making night, it is about bringing people together and sharing food,” said Shirley Redle, principal at Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic School. That meant sampling such cuisines as Croatian, Mexican, African, Basque, Italian, and Mescalero Apache to listening to Basque music to watching Irish dances. It costs visitors a few dollars to purchase the food. This is only to offset the costs for the students, parents, and volunteers. KSA was originally started by Senator Thomas Kearns and his wife when they saw that an orphanage was needed in the 1890s. It slowly became a grade school beginning in 1955. Today, the school serves preschool thru eighth grade. Redle previously taught third grade at the school for 24 years. She explained that the faculty and teachers all taught about many cultures and would send home notes for the parents asking if the students could try different foods. The school decided to use their own resources with the diverse population and to hold its first Cultural Fair in 2014. That was a success. Current students had the opportunity to share their culture’s food, talents, and crafts. Past students returned to their

Jules Flesher and son Jean playing Basque music at the Cultural Fair at Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic School. (Jessica Ivins/ City Journals)

old school to reminisce. Redle said, “I just get the goosebumps remembering the phone calls from people that called and shared that they had a good time sharing their food and trying new things.” The Home and School Association helped plan the fair. They even provided delicious Italian water ice for a fun-size price. Community volunteers shared their talents of homemade religious jewelry, painting rocks or nail art.

Catherine Barajas, aunt of sixth-grader Dominika Jean, volunteered to share Basque food. “The biggest misconception people have about us is that we are the Bass people,” Jean said of the European region that straddles the Spainish-French border. “We aren’t the Bass people, we are the Basque people.” She sold Basque chorizo on a bun, traditionally without any condiments on it and rice pudding. In preparation for the cultural fair all

school grades worked on assignments. Pre-kindergarten participated in a “we love the world” assignment. The fourth grade prepared a large map and surveyed the school, “Where are you from?” The pin-pointed map was on display. The fifth grade prepared reports and displayed them at the fair. Isabella, a fifth grader, shared her great grandmother’s Italian meatball recipe. “It was shared to my father in a text. My uncle has the original one. My dad tried to make it once and it was delicious. A little spicy,” wrote Isabella. KSA’s “philosophy promotes academic excellence and Catholic values within a diverse, disciplined environment. We believe in education each student as a whole person, intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, through the practice of service, compassion, love, and respect,” as stated on their website ksaschool.weebly.com. “Different cultures getting together and sharing their food is the best part. It doesn’t matter how different we are, or what kind of food we eat, or what color we are…We are all one and all respectful,” said Redle. KSA will be getting a new principal for the 2018-2019 school year. “It will be up to the new principal to decide if they will keep up the tradition of the Cultural Fair,” said Redle. l

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Cottonwood baseball opens defense of its state title with two playoff wins By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

oughly one year after the Cottonwood Colts baseball team made history by winning a Class 5A state title for the first time in eight years, they’re trying to accomplish the feat again. So far, so good. The Colts have won their first two games at this year’s Class 5A state playoffs. On May 15, Cottonwood manhandled Wasatch in just five innings, winning 20-1 to move on to the second round of action. In the second round, the Colts outlasted Skyline 6-3 on May 16 to stay in the winners’ bracket and continue their run at yet another state tournament. Skyridge awaited Cottonwood in the quarterfinals where they blanked the Colts 3-0. The Colts appeared to be a vastly younger and more inexperienced squad on paper this year than the one that had several players bound for NCAA Division I schools in 2017 — including Washington State-signee and Class 5A MVP, pitcher/infielder Hayden Rosenkrantz. But, this so-called inexperience in 2018 hasn’t stopped the Colts from posting a near-flawless preseason record of 10-1— nor claiming a share of a region title. In many ways, these Colts might be even better than last year’s bunch. Their record thus

far is even better than that of the 2017 team. At 22-3 overall, Cottonwood gets its scoring from sophomore outfielder Ross Dunn who has smashed a team-record eight home runs for the Colts, to go along with seven doubles. Dunn has also posted a sparkling 5-0 record on the mound for Cottonwood, who also gets plenty of run production from junior Daniel Gonzalez, a 5-foot-10-inch Cuban exile who has hit 13 doubles and four triples this season. Then there are the Hodge brothers. Dalton, a junior, is Cottonwood’s No. 1 run producer, having hit 14 doubles, three triples and one home run. His twin brother Porter is the Colts’ ace on the mound, posting a 9-1 record to go with eight doubles, a triple and a home run. Junior Dylan Reiser has also done his part on the mound with a 6-1 record. As anyone can see, Cottonwood gets its scoring from just about everyone and it can score in so many ways that it’s hard for opposing teams to focus on just one player. That aspect of the Colts’ well-rounded game will be doubly important as the state playoffs progress. It helped the team reach the quarterfinals, but ultimately fell to Olympus to end the Colts’ title defense.l

Junior Dylan Reiser pitches against Skyline in the state tournament. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

High schools see decline in number of referees By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com

f players line up on the field and there is no official to enforce the rules, does it count in the standings? Overall, Utah high school sports have seen a 2 percent decline in the number of officials for its sporting events. Nearly 2,700 men and women officiate high school athletics in the state. “We are no different than the national trends,” said Jeff Cluff, Utah High School Activities Association assistant director in charge of officials. “Officiating is a difficult trade. It takes a lot of time just to be adequate let alone very good at it, and our newer officials are not sticking around long enough to get to that point.” Many of the state’s experienced officials are retiring, and there are not the number of younger replacements. Cluff also pointed out that we have more schools and more athletic participants than ever before. “It used to be that there would be one game a night at the school,” he said. “Nowadays, there could be a baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse game all at the same time. Not to mention all the club sports that use our officials too.” Utah’s current unemployment rate of 3.1 percent leads to a strong economy. Therefore, many residents are not compelled to spend extra time at a side job. The UHSAA has partnered with youth sports programs such as Ute Conference football in the Salt Lake Valley. The youth football program referees are also registered as UHSAA officials. The purpose is to train younger referees on Saturday to become high school officials also. “There used to be college courses as elective credit,” Cluff said. “It was used to get students to referee intramurals. Those classes are no longer available for college credit. I think [Southern Utah University] still has this course, and Weber State recently started one. Young kids do not have as many places to be

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introduced to officiating.” The scrutiny involved in the game has also discouraged many eligible participants. “I can be at a high school game, and within five minutes of an error on the field or court I can get a text, tweet or an email at the UHSAA showing the error that the official made,” Cluff said. “People are less patient, and they expect perfection until they

actually try it and see how hard it really is.” Professional sports fans have become accustomed to instant replay and slow-motion video—something that is not available at the local high school level. “I had friends that were intentionally thrown at and have heard of parents and players that were malicious and disrespectful,” former high school softball umpire Gerri Ewing said. “It is hard to put a young 16- or 17-year-old into that environment and expect them to be eager to come back. I umpired because I love softball. The money was not important to me. It was so I could give back to the community.” Utah has two NFL officials both of whom are former high school officials (Bart Longson, Ryan Dixon). Two years ago, two Utah-based officials worked the NCAA national championship football game. DG Nelson (SLCC baseball coach) recently refereed in the NCAA basketball tournament, and six PAC 12 umpires reside in Utah. “I think our top 15 percent of officials are as good as any in the country,” Cluff said. “I have seen and associate with officials at a high level. We have a deep pedigree of officials in this state. Some of our experienced officials are very well respected.” Officials and coaches have seen an increase in unsportsmanlike conduct from both players and fans. “Parents can be so harsh toward officials. It is a toxic age,” Herriman swim coach Michael Goldhardt said. “Kids and parents want game time; they have no loyalty to the school, and it is always someone else's fault.” Schools and state associations are finding ways to recruit. Their plans include training and seminars at local leagues and recreation sports, but the need is growing faster than they can find replacements. l

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Cottonwood boys soccer team wraps up season with win By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

espite a red-hot start to the 2018 soccer season, the Cottonwood Colts boys missed out on making the state playoffs. But, some of that frustration was tempered by a nice 3-1 win to end the season over Jordan. “Yeah, we finished with a good result against Jordan,” said head coach Dominic Militello, whose Colts were young but fought until the bitter end. The season appeared to be so promising initially, according to Militello. Several weeks after starting off the 2018 season with consecutive wins to open region play, Cottonwood fell off of its blistering pace to lose seven straight games. “It was another full season of learning lessons and figuring out who we are and who we want to be as a program,” he added. The Colts kicked off their region slate in grand fashion with a narrow 1-0 win over Corner Canyon — one that shocked many in the soccer community. They then pulled off another unlikely victory at Timpview, prevail-

ing in the final minutes by the score of 3-2. After that though, things unraveled a bit for a Cottonwood team that nobody else took for granted. A narrow 2-1 overtime loss to Alta at home — a match in which Cottonwood dominated much of the play — kicked off a downward spiral for the Colts. After the heartbreaking setback to Alta, the Colts never recovered, according to Militello. Another devastating loss to Brighton, this one also at home, was another game in which Cottonwood dominated the run of play in the first half — only to falter late, succumbing two second-half goals in a 2-0 loss. In Militello's view, the Colts learned a hard but very valuable lesson this year. “Building a championship program takes time, patience, commitment and resiliency. I think it is just as important for teams to learn how to lose as it is for them to learn how to win,” said the head coach. “We are just

now figuring out how to lose.” “The next step is to figure out how to win and win consistently,” added Militello, whose team continued to lose its next five games in region play, each one coming in a more drastic and painful way. The Colts again trotted out a young lineup this season led by Dejen Abreha and William Makoma, each of whom scored four goals to top Cottonwood. Three others scored two goals apiece for the Colts, who despite having such an up and down year believe that their best is yet to come. “It is a process and one that we are committed to,” said Militello, who has now completed his second year at the helm of the Colts boys' soccer program and saw improvement in many areas compared to last year. “Its not easy to change culture and develop talent - but we will figure it out.” l

Anthony Wilson takes a free kick in a region game against Brighton. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

South Salt Lake PAL boxers advance to Jr. Nationals By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

aniel Melgar and Leonardo Sanchez couldn't be more opposite if they tried, according to their coach Matt Pena. One is mild-mannered — more of a thinking-type fighter, explained Pena — while the other is a bit more bullheaded and has had to work at becoming more articulate. “Outside of that,” added Pena, “I couldn't ask for more amazing leaders inside and outside of the gym here — a great example to mimic to our younger fighters.” But, the two 14-year-old boxers coming out of the South Salt Lake PAL Boxing Club have one other thing in common —one trait that no other SSL PAL boxer can claim right now: they're both going to the Jr. Olympic regionals in Albuquerque, New Mexico later this month after qualifying recently at the Utah State Jr. Olympic tournament in Ogden on May 5. This milestone will mark the first time that the SSL PAL Boxing Club has ever sent two of its older fighters at one time to such a prestigious event. At stake, according to Pena, is a spot at the Jr. Olympic national qualifiers in Charleston, South Carolina and so the competition will be fierce. “If they win that, sometimes that's how they determine who will represent the United States when there are youth tournaments against other countries,” explained Pena. This would also represent another first for his fighters out of this

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Boxers pose after winning at the recently completed state Jr. National tournament in Ogden on May 5. (Photo/Jerry Silva)

gym if they're fortunate enough to have success at the national level later this summer. For Pena though, this isn't his first foray into coaching amateur boxing. He hails from Davenport, Iowa at a gym at which several generations of Pena's including his grandfather — himself an Olympic coach — have been fortunate enough to have carved out some success

for themselves, but most importantly, others. Pena himself has trained several national boxing champions and UFC titlists out of that gym, having done so for 17 years following a stint in the Marine Corps. After that, a conversation with a friend who hailed from Salt Lake City led the now 46-year-old Pena to head west and settle here.

In no time flat he met the love of his life and has been here since. As for the current fighters Pena is training here in South Salt Lake, Melgar is currently ranked No. 6 in the country and in Pena's own words, "Got into it four or five years ago because his older brother was here at the PAL." "He's quite a funny story, because he's always a tough-minded kid who we have to make into an articulate person," said Pena of Melgar, his top-ranked fighter who was a junior national champion at 125 pounds. "In terms of even his style of boxing..." he added. Whereas Sanchez, who is more of a thinker, a junior national titlist and also the 2017 Ringside Worlds champion, could stand to benefit from some of Melgar's mindset at times — according to the head coach. With so much going on at the SSL PAL boxing gym of late, a place that always seems to be buzzing as gloves touch and bodies skip and hurtle across the ring, it would be a crying shame not to fit it all in. To that end, Pena added that the PAL gym will soon be introducing wrestling to its lineup. “This will be big for our area considering we have a lot of kids who come from other continents where the sport is huge — like the Middle East and Africa and Eastern Europe,” he said. l

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ack in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus, the Cottonwood softball team came into the Class 5A state tournament riding a threegame losing streak. And so what a better way to get that proverbial monkey off of your back than to start fresh, right? The Colts did just that on May 15 in a first-round home playoff game against Springville. Cottonwood got out fast, posting two runs in the first inning, and added another in the fourth before giving up two to the Red Devils late on to hang on for a 3-2 win and move on to the next round. In the second round of the playoffs May 17 at Bountiful, the Colts got shredded, giving up seven runs in the first inning en route to a 10-2 loss, which set up Cottonwood in the one-loss bracket against Murray on May 21 where they lost 15-8.

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The Colts finished second in their region at 7-3 and they’re 15-9 overall. They’ve been led by Carlie Roberts, their junior pitcher who has a 10-6 record. Roberts has also been one of Cottonwood’s top hitters all season, connecting on two doubles and one triple. Junior Savanna Hoffman leads Cottonwood in hitting, having connected for seven doubles and two home runs this season. To round out Cottonwood’s quintet of juniors, Kaysie Polad has been impressive, hitting four doubles this season and has also hit two homers. The Colts have enjoyed some signature victories this season, knocking off region champion Corner Canyon back in April —along with a league win over Alta. Some preseason wins of note for Cottonwood included a four-game win streak at the Warm-Up Classic in St. George in March and a 10-0 pasting of Skyline in April. l

Head coach Alissa Smith gives instructions during a region game at Jordan High School. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Utah native and three-time Olympian returns to showcase volleyball By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

hree-time Olympian Jake Gibb, 42, who hails from Utah, is coming home for an exhibition beach volleyball match and clinic Saturday, June 16 during a Wasatch Beach Volleyball Juniors tournament at the Utah Sports Mall, located at 5445 S. 900 East in Murray. “I love interactions with kids who want to learn about volleyball,” Gibb said. “It’s a cool position to be in with the wealth of knowledge I have and to be able to share a little bit of that. I just want to share my passion and help people see that and feel that.” “Jake is a global icon in the beach volleyball community,” said WBV Juniors Director Warren Van Schalkwyk. “He is also one of the most down-to-earth people you’d ever meet. To have Jake participate in this event speaks to his love for the game and his willingness to give back.” Gibb grew up in Bountiful, the youngest of 11 children, and played basketball and golf in high school until he tried boys volleyball on a club team his senior year. Following an LDS mission, he played with his twin brother, Coleman —who is 6 inches shorter than the 6-foot-7 Jake—in a Utah Outdoor Volleyball tournament in the “B” division and took second place. “We thought that was pretty good,” Gibb said. “So, there was my real competitive start to outdoor volleyball, in a ‘B’ tournament on grass.” While playing on grass, Gibb said he often watched the players on the sand and thought they were “pretty cool cats with their tattoos and everything.” One of those players—a Utah legend named Joe Famasino—asked Gibb if he wanted to play with him. “Here I was, this big clunky kid, and I literally was so nervous that Joe was talking to me that I couldn’t even remember my phone number to give him,” Gibb said. And, that was just the beginning of Gibb’s rise in the sport while he studied business at the University of Utah and married his wife, Jane. Following graduation and working toward becoming a loan officer, his wife encouraged him to give professional beach volleyball a try. So, the pair moved to California in 2002 for a two-year trial run to see if the sport could become their livelihood. “That’s the scariest move I’ve ever made in my life,” Gibb said. “I was comfortable being where I was at as the best in Utah. Good thing I was young; I don’t think I would do it now.” Gibb said he showed up at a beach in

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California for the first time, trying to get into a game and was told there was a six game wait. “I left the beach that day without getting a game and with my tail wagging between my legs thinking, ‘Nobody knows that I’m pretty good,’” he said. Gibb’s wait for a court paid off, and by 2004, Gibb won his first Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) tour title and was named the Most Valuable Player the next season. He has since won 27 more titles with several partners —most notably, Sean Rosenthal and Casey Patterson—and competed at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, placing tied for fifth twice and 19th. For the past year and a half, he has been partnered with Taylor Crabb and feels “fortunate to get a young kid who doesn’t know how good he is yet.” Gibb, who is the father of 6-year-old Crosby and 3-year-old Cora Jane, said, “This sport has given me my entire lifestyle,” he said. “I feel like I’m the most fortunate guy on the planet.” The June 16 match and clinic in Murray is free although seating will be limited. Spectators will be able to take pictures with Gibb and hear about his experiences from over two decades in the sport. l

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Back when Paleolithic man ruled the world, humans only learned what was happening outside their cave when another caveman rode into town on his velociraptor. Soon, dinosaurs evolved into horses (duh, that’s just science) and traveling merchants shared stories and events as they roamed the country. They’d sit around campfires, making s’mores and spreading gossip. In cities, town criers walked the streets in ridiculous outfits, ringing bells and shouting information at passersby. When Johannes Gutenberg mechanized the printing process, he started a revolution that led to books, newspapers and inexpensive bird cage lining. Town criers became journalists, people dedicated to the pursuit of truth, shining a light on injustice and living on hot coffee and cold pizza. America’s Founding Fathers recognized the importance of the press, protecting free speech in the first amendment. Journalists were regarded as necessary vermin, an invaluable cog in the democratic process of checks and balances. Distinguished reporters like Carl Bernstein, Dan Rather and Walter Cronkite took journalism to its apex before its Icarus-like plunge into the mud of “journalism” today.

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covering the truth.) Do reporters pick on Trump? Yes. Does he deserve it? Maybe not all the time. Maybe. But his anti-press pomposity further erodes the faith we’ve placed in our news agencies as his bellowing cry of “Fake news!” rings from media outlets. Investigative journalists are an endangered species. It seems little vetting, research or fact-checking is being done. It’s more important to have the story first—even if it’s inaccurate. Wikipedia isn’t research. (I know that, because I looked up journalism on Wikipedia and it said, “This is not a news source.”) Here are other things that aren’t news sources: Facebook, Twitter, hateful bloggers and venom-spewing talk show hosts. In 2009, I wrote a column, grumbling about the sensationalizing of stories where a celebrity’s activities were treated as breaking news. (FYI: It’s not.) Things have only gone downhill. There are many journalists working diligently to present the truth, but it’s getting harder to hear their voices over the screeching of velociraptors, the screaming of town criers and the bellicose rants of our leaders. No news isn’t good news. No news is no news. l

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