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TEAM AJD CAPTURES CITY REC SOFTBALL LEAGUE TITLE By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

Team AJD took first as both league and tournament champion of the South Salt Lake adult softball league. (Dustin Permann/South Salt Lake)

outh Salt Lake adult softball came back— in a big way this summer, according to Dustin Permann, recreation coordinator. “This summer’s league was a huge hit, with 12 teams taking to the field at Central Park,” he added. By comparison, the league fielded six teams last year. The Recreation Department has hosted a softball league for many years, but it took a hiatus for several years while transitioning from Paul Workman Park to Central Park. And so while expanding a number of other programs, including their soccer, vol-

leyball and pickleball programs at Central Park, the new softball league utilizes a 5x5x5 game format, which allows teams of five to play—taking to the infield, outfield, and batter’s box, respectively. This year’s league was a reminder of how many adults enjoy playing the sport with friends, family and co-workers, according to Permann. “The league is a different format than your standard league, and the adaptations cater to smaller teams and beginners,” added Permann.

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Permann and Tony Fabela, a longtime city employee, said that they have been committed to making a first-rate league and getting the ball field into premium shape, which was helped by a new irrigation system at Central Park. This year’s league champion was AJD, with team captain Mark Montoya, a SSL Public Works employee, heading up the squad. It marked the first year that AJD captured the title, according to Permann. Team Booya, a new team which completed the season with an undefeated record

finished as the tournament runner-up. Last year, the city’s Public Works team won the tournament in similar fashion even though it finished second in the league. It’s been done before. For the record, Public Works finished in third place in the league standings this time around. These leagues are made possible only by the initiative and support from residents. If you have an idea for a recreation activity or league you would like to see, please contact Dustin Permann at (801) 412-3209. l

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tudents are humming tunes about integers, giggling about phosphorus puns and reacting to a live Tesla Coil thanks to Sadie Bowman and Ricky Coates of Matheatre, which brings music and humor to the serious task of helping high school and college students understand and memorize math and science concepts. “We consider our job to be reinforcing and supporting the work that math and science teachers are doing, and to inspire conversations and explorations,” said Bowman. The company’s productions, “Calculus: The Musical,” “Tesla Ex Machina” and “Curie Me Away!” provide a context to appreciate calculus, electrical engineering, chemistry and physics and are accessible to both those who love math and science and those who don’t, said Bowman. “Curie Me Away” is Matheatre’s newest show. It is a musical that tells the story of Marie Curie, the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, who overcomes obstacles to become an inspiring pioneer in the field of chemistry. Bowman and Coates both have degrees in theater, but Coates started out as an astrophysicist. “He grew up intending to be a scientist but fell in love with theater,” said Bowman. For “Curie Me Away,” the two also consulted with Coates’s sister, Dr. Becky Coates, who recently received a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Utah. “We had some fun conceptual brainstorming sessions with her and did a lot of reading and research on our own,” said Bowman. The show includes core chemistry concepts such as compounds, reactions, groupings on the periodic table, transmutation and radioactivity. “It is a specific story told in a theatrically engaging way that can be appreciated with no requisite background but woven with very intentional metaphor that will ring bells for those who know the science or are learning the science,” said Bowman. Some lyrics are best appreciated by those familiar with the chemical elements like in a love song when Marie claims her heart is “red as rubidium,” “soft as barium” and “glows like phosphorus with a capital P.” Chemistry students catch the jokes when they know, for example, that phosphorus is a luminescent element which glows and its chemical symbol is a capital letter P. (Advanced students might even catch the additional gag if they are familiar with Hennig Brand’s methods of discovery of the element.) Even without a background in chemistry,

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audiences may appreciate how Curie takes on housework like a science project (experiment and document) and defines her relationships chemically (her two daughters are two hydrogen atoms bonded to her oxygen). Bowman’s linguistic humor and variety of musical styles bring more than just science to the story of Madame Curie. The one-hour show also incorporates social and political history as well as women’s studies. “We wanted to dig deeper and bring more of her story to a broader audience. I found the idea of education as an act of resistance to be incredibly compelling,” said Bowman, who created a Hamilton-eque rap song for the oppressed and frustrated Curie, who was being denied educational opportunities. “Tesla Ex Machina” aims to entertain audiences with science, history and ethics in a oneman show. Coates, as Nikola Tesla, recreates some of his most renowned experiments, including the induction motor, the world’s first robot and a live Tesla Coil. “Our role is to inspire and provide new connections, contexts and portals to engagement, more than necessarily to, say, teach calculus,” Bowman said. Matheatre’s first production, “Calculus: The Musical!” was written in 2006 as a learning tool for Calculus students. “Watching the show will give you an overview of what calculus is, but it won’t teach you how to do calculus,” said Bowman. “But chewing on the lyrics will directly help you learn calculus. The jokes and references do require a baseline context of mathematical exposure, so it’s best consumed by someone who is at least interested in calculus.” The music sweeps through a range of genres-from Daft Punk and Eminem to Gilbert & Sullivan to Lady Gaga—expressing the concepts of limits, integration and differentiation. Matheatre is based in Utah but performs all around the country during the school year. Last year they performed at 40 different venues between September and May. “It gives me such hope and joy to see young people lose their minds with excitement about math,” said Bowman. “I think it’s a really cathartic experience for those students who aren’t really encouraged by the culture of high school to stand proud in their love of math.” Bowman sees this as her contribution to the STEM field.

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Sadie Bowman was inspired to write “Curie Me Away” because of Madame Curie’s feminine courage in overcoming social and political obstacles. (Scott Pakudaitis)

“I am employing the things I am good at (writing, music, comedy) to not just entertain but inspire, enable and empower other people (especially young people) to explore and deepen their own passions for math and science, and I find that immensely rewarding.” The company has plans to create more shows. It is currently considering the history of climate science and also an astronomy-themed show. The idea for the company started with math teacher Marc Gutman, who wrote parodies of familiar songs as mnemonic devices for his calculus students. When he realized how well the songs helped them retain and comprehend information, he wrote a song for every concept in his Calculus I class. Bowman worked with him to develop the songs into a theater production. Gutman’s original calculus-themed parodies, as well as other albums about conic sections, exponents and logarithms, are available at www. matheatre.com. “This music exists for the purpose of being teaching and learning tools, so I encourage math educators and students to check it all out,” said Bowman. High schools, colleges and universities and theaters can book a performance of any of the three shows by contacting bookings@matheatre. com. Further information is available at www. matheatre.com. l

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Local Army veteran receives service dog at Chamber of Commerce golf tourney By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

t the annual South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce golf tournament on Fri. Sept. 15, scores gathered to play golf and socialize on a rainy weekday morning. On this particular day, however, a proverbial ray of sunshine appeared over the horizon at Golf the Round when the chamber— along with several dignitaries and officials—presented Army veteran Christine McKoon with a service dog at the luncheon immediately following the tournament. The service dog better known as Tink will assist McKoon, a 52-year-old Army vet who flew Chinook helicopters during both the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. According to Kelley Rosequist of The Malinois Foundation, the organization responsible in part for providing Tink, McKoon suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, related to her service. On hand to honor McKoon and present her with the service dog were more than 100 people at Golf the Round, including but not limited to 60 golfers who attended the tournament earlier that morning and contributed all of their entry fees to the worthy cause. “The reception [from the community] has been incredible as we knew it would be,” said Gary Birdsall, SSL Chamber president. He added that the amount of money the tournament received from area residents and businesses probably numbers close to $20,000—but that the final amount wouldn’t be known for weeks. Along with the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, the city and the many individuals, businesses and private entities that donated their time and money, Mark Miller Subaru as well as Veterans First Mortgage sponsored this program known as Service Paws and Patriots.

Christine McKoon poses with Tink, her new service dog. (Photo/The Malinois Foundation)

The aim of the three-year project, according to the Service Paws and Patriots website (www.servicepawsandpatriots.us), is to “place service animals in the hands, hearts, and homes of the brave men and women who have served our country, many of whom who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a direct result of their service.”

Birdsall said the event went so well that he intends to give another service dog to a vet in need around the same time next year at the fifth annual chamber golf tournament. “We had so much fun doing this,” added Birdsall, “we plan to do it again in 2018!” l

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Put that pen down: City council to no longer read public comments in meetings By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

ritten letters sent to the South Salt Lake City Council to be read during city council meetings will no longer be read aloud after a unanimous vote from the city council on Sept. 6. Those letters will now be attached to the minutes for that meeting instead. The unanimous vote amended the council rules. Councilmember Ben Pender said his concern was that it’s easy for someone to sit on their sofa and write something derogatory to the mayor, council or staff. “I’m fine if they have to say that, but come here and say it then here in person. It’s an easy way out to do that,” Pender said. He added those written letters will still be available for people to read. Originally, council policy was that any citizen who can’t come to city council meetings could write up their public comment and submit it two hours prior to the meeting. The city recorder would then read the comment aloud for up to three minutes. Doug Ahlstrom, attorney for the city council, said Pender asked him about this procedure and Ahlstrom recommended those written comments simply be appended to the minutes. Another change suggested by Ahlstrom was that comments made during city council addressed to the mayor and city council should be civil in decorum, no one will be allowed to comment more than once and that speakers should not expect debate or dialogue with city council, staff or the mayor during the meeting. “It hopefully sends out a message to people, you have access to the mayor, you have access to the city council, you can talk with them anytime outside of the city meeting,” Ahlstrom said to the city council on Sept. 6. “The way to get the dialogue back and forth is to reach you before the meeting so it’s just a more effective way of running your meeting.” Conducting councilmembers for a given meeting will have discretion to who, if anyone, can respond to a comment or question. The council chairman or conducting council member would deem whether comments are civil or not. It will also be noted during the

South Salt Lake City Council voted to append written comments for city council meetings to those meeting’s minutes. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

meeting when there are written comments attached to the minutes. Councilmember Johnny McConnell said he once read a letter aloud during a city council meeting that had a message he didn’t agree with. “For me to actually read it, I struggled with that,” he said. Councilmember Sharla Beverly expressed concern that this could deter citizen comment when she felt they had been working to find more ways for citizens to comment.

But Councilmember Portia Mila said she thought this decision was a good compromise between councilmembers not reading letters they’re uncomfortable with and those who have too much anxiety to speak in front of others. South Salt Lake City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers at city hall, located at 220 E. Morris Avenue. l

Grappler and coach head to world finals

he story of U.S. grappling team member Koffi Adzitso begins at a young age when his family left Africa and settled in Utah as refugees. His new life would take him on a journey to the World Grappling Championships in Azerbaijan. “Only 20 people made the team, lots tried out and two of us come from Utah. We get to represent the USA and travel out of the country as team members,” Adzitso said. The World Grappling Championships are scheduled for Oct. 1821 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Adzitso trains with Taylorsville resident and former grappling World Champion Brandon Ruiz. He began hand-to-hand combat training after graduating from Cottonwood High School in 2007. While training he met Ruiz and began learning from him. “I heard about wrestling my senior year and went out for the team. After high school I was doing MMA (mixed martial arts) and that is when I met Brandon. Every time I compete Brandon is in my corner. I have learned everything from him. This time I made the team with him,” Adzitso said. He joined the Colts wrestling team his senior year and placed second in his weight class at the Utah High School Activities Association state wrestling meet. He encourages kids to wrestle as early as they can. “Wrestling teaches a lot of discipline and how to respect people. I learned to honor people and be responsible,” Adzitso said. Adzitso and his family came to Utah when he was 11 years old. He moved from Togo, Africa. His parents got jobs at the airport to support his family. “My parents really struggled to give us a good life here. They

By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com gave up a lot of stuff to come here and we settled in and became citizens. We came here with only the stuff we could fit in our suitcase,” Adzitso said. Because he is different he got into a lot of fights in school. “I dressed different, did not speak English and looked different than everyone else. Back in Africa we fought a lot. When I was bullied I would defend myself. Then I started wrestling and instead of fighting after school I was on a team. I felt this was it, and I knew it would keep me away from trouble,” Adzitso said. Grappling differs from wrestling—it is wrestling to submission. This means a competitor is expected to submit either verbally or by tapping his opponent to admit defeat. Refusing to “tap out” can risk unconsciousness or serious injury. His supporters have started a go fund me account to help him raise funds for travel while attending the championships. It can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/send-koffi-to-world-championship. Adzitso estimates his trip to the world championships will cost about $5,000. He works for Intermountain Health Care in the purchasing warehouse. He trains by riding his bicycle to work and working out with Ruiz his coach. He rides 34 miles a day and spends approximately 12 hours a week perfecting his skill. He qualified for the team in April at the U.S. Grappling World Team Trials in Las Vegas. He finished fourth in the 84 kg class. Adzitso is nicknamed “The Lion King” in Ultimate Fighting circles and began fighting in 2007. His UFC record includes 20 wins and 11 losses. He had nine knockouts. His last UFC fight was in 2014 when he began training for submission grappling full time. l

Koffi Adzitso will represent the United States at the World Grappling Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Koffi Adzitso)

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Cottonwood High theatre students make literature come alive this season By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

erie sounds come from under the stage; a crank turns and chains rattle near the stairway; dark passageways hide the moans of creatures. The unexpected may appear when patrons explore the Haunted Hallway at Cottonwood High School. Cottonwood theatre students kick off their busy season with a Haunted Hallway that takes patrons behind the scenes of the stage. The Haunted Hallway, which can dial back the level of scariness for young children, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30 near the school’s auditorium, 5715 S. 1300 East. Patrons are asked to bring non-perishable food as their entrance fee, said Theatre Director Adam Wilkins. “Every year, we give the food to the Utah Food Bank, but this year, the food will go to Cottonwood’s food bank so it will directly help students and people in our community,” he said. In years past, more than 1 ton of food has been donated to the food bank through a fun, entertaining way to bring “as much needed food into the hands who can use it,” Wilkins said. After giving patrons a delightful thrill, the fall season will begin with “Beauty and the Beast,” which will run Thursday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 2 and again on Monday, Dec. 4. Tickets are $9 in advance online or $10 general admission at the door. Wilkins said that he has the right students with “a certain temperament and mix of vocal, acting and dance talent and technical expertise” to produce this show. “We have the talent where we could have five Belles and five Beasts. To cast a show is the best and worst thing I do. It always makes a kid’s day and disappoints another,” he said. In this show—which will feature the talents of about 170 students on stage, in the orchestra pit and in stage crew—Sophia Mor-

rill will appear as Belle and Carter Wagstaff as Gaston. “I love this Disney animated film and it tells of how brave Belle is and how we all need a role model like her. She is smart, spunky, brave, loving, caring, empathic, intelligent — it’s an important role models for girls as well as for our boys to appreciate,” he said. Other highlights during the year will include the production of “Animal Farm,” which can be seen at the school Tuesday, March 6 through Saturday, March 10. General admission tickets will be $8. “We’re going to tear down the walls, bring in a trough and some dirt and make great literature come to light. It’s going to be a hard show to do, but there’s intrigue, pleasure and joy out of performing hard material,” he said. Wilkins also said that the concepts will be challenging as the students learn about the Communist revolution and need to be able to act like animals yet still relate to other students and the audience. The final show, “Peter and the Starcatchers,” will be performed Wednesday, May 2 through Saturday, May 5 and again on Monday, May 7. General admission tickets will be $8. “We are performing a year of great literature and making it feel connected for our audience. With ‘Peter and the Starcatchers,’ we are interpreting it to create for the audience a different take of ‘Peter Pan.’ With ‘Animal Farm,’ we hope the audience will find a deeper meaning. We can ask, ‘Who is the villain?’ in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ask our students and patrons to find a deeper meaning and not judge a book by the cover. It is a great to be able to make these stories come to life,” Wilkins said. Sandwiched between these shows will be a Broadway Review and melodrama and at the end of the year, the one-act festival on Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15. l

Sophia Morrill as Belle, Carter Wagstaff as Gaston. (Adam Wilkins/CHS)

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Cottonwood football team improves offense says new coach

ew Cottonwood head football coach Bart Bowen came into his new job knowing there would be some lumps. After all, he literally started from scratch, having cleaned out a filthy press box and weight room in an attempt to start fresh with not just sparkling facilities but a new team philosophy. The big picture for a once-struggling Cottonwood is clear enough. But, with three straight road games staring the Colts directly in the face, they not only faced their toughest challenges of the preseason—in several ways they met the challenges and begun to secure the small victories Bowen has told them they needed. “We had our best week of practice this week,” said Bowen, whose team wraps up a tough preseason slate at home to Wasatch after press time. “Hopefully, that translates over.” According to Bowen, the Colts are improving in every category, week to week. After suffering a tough opening loss to Olympus at home in which Cottonwood scored just seven points, the Colts took to the road Aug. 25 to face Clearfield—a team many pick to compete for a region title. Spotting the Falcons 15 points in the first quarter, Cottonwood kicked a field goal in the second quarter to narrow the gap. But, Clearfield rolled to three more touchdowns, handing the Colts a 36-3 loss which sent Cottonwood to 0-2 on the season. Friday, Sept. 1 saw the Colts travel to Kearns, the school at which Bowen spent many years running the Cougars offense. So, in a homecoming of sorts for the Colts new head coach, the boys matched Kearns first quarter touchdown with one of their own, knotting the game at 7-7 going into the second quarter. The second also saw the Colts match Kearns touchdown for touchdown to open that quarter deadlocked at 14. But, the Cougars roared ahead on two more rushing TD’s to take a 28-17 halftime lead into the locker room. “We started out strong,” said Bowen, who added his team is starting to click offensively. “Our game plan was to start out and get a score, and then we got a red zone stop and kicked a field goal—a 47-yarder, our kicker has got a good leg.” The second half started much like the opening stanza for Cottonwood who matched Kearns TD with one of its own—the third rushing TD of the game for the Colts. With a two-point conversion, Cottonwood narrowed Kearns lead to 35-25 to end the third quarter. But, in the fourth, Kearns put the game away for good, scoring twice on rushing TD’s. Cottonwood tacked on a fourth score on the ground to narrow the final outcome to 49-32 in favor of Kearns. The loss dropped the Colts to 0-3 on the young season. The Colts wrapped up the month Sept. 8 traveling to Hillcrest, a school still smarting from the tragic loss of head football

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coach Cazzie Brown to a sudden illness. The homestanding Huskies rode the spirit of their late coach and galloped out to a 21-10 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, heading out of the gate with a 42-23 victory. From an emotional standpoint, the game was difficult for Bowen—and for several Colts players who knew Brown personally. “We actually went to football camp with him this summer, going over the details with him,” added Bowen. “It was pretty hard, they handled it as well as to be expected. A few kids [on the Colts] even played AAU basketball for him.” In what was an emotional game for all involved, Bowen said Cottonwood’s players made helmet stickers that they will wear all season in honor of the late Hillcrest head football coach. On a night when football took a back seat to the emotion

the players felt, the Sept. 8 loss to Hillcrest sent Cottonwood to a 0-4 record. On the season, Ammon Sofele leads the Colts with 130 rushing yards and one score. Bruising fullback Ethan Wallace-Manu has also tacked on a TD along with 25 rushing yards. Through the air, quarterback Gabe Hagerman has thrown for 272 yards with one touchdown passing against one interception. On the receiving end, while Elijah Marichal leads the squad with 117 receiving yards he hasn’t reached the pylon as yet. Nick Armstrong and Connor Hyde each have scored a receiving touchdown. Next up for the Colts is their first home game in over a month, a preseason tilt versus Wasatch, in which they hope to win their first game of the year—before entering region play the following week.l

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Volunteers show they care about kids, communities during day of service By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com

ilton Collins has worked in Arizona, Wisconsin and Illinois as an educator and administrator, but the new Lincoln Elementary principal, Milton Collins, said seeing the community reach out to help his school was exceptional. “All I can say is, it was special,” he said. Collins was speaking about the 25th annual Day of Caring on Sept. 14 where volunteers from the Deseret Management Corporation took time to perform service at the Title 1 school. More than 3,000 volunteers from 90 local companies do one-day projects through Davis, Salt Lake and Summit counties. At Lincoln Elementary, volunteers read to students, painted a mural for their library and gave the school a $5,000 check. That’s money Collins intends to send directly to the school library for more books. “We get kids going to the library to check out books and always asking for these books,” Collins said. “It’s sad when you say we don’t have it. I want that whole $5,000 spent on the library, let’s get some new books so when (students) come in, we have what they’re looking for and just get them more excited about reading.” He said he’s always worked in Title 1 schools, but never one that had community support like United Way gives to the population of students at Lincoln. The 3700 South school has a large refugee population and more than 20 different languages spoken by its students. “It was definitely an event that I’m going to always remember because of the number of volunteers that came in to show their support and help for the population of students that we have here,” Collins said. Of the 3,000 volunteers, more than half worked directly to support work in schools and communities, according to a United Way of Salt Lake press release, and the efforts of volunteers

would save more than $640,000 in services to the communities. “United Way has always championed the efforts of the thousands of dedicated volunteers in companies who selflessly serve in our communities,” said CEO of United Way of Salt Lake Bill Crim in the press release. “Day of Caring is the culmination of United Way’s summer volunteer push, and is unique because it allows local companies and members of the community to give back and have a hands-on experience helping those who need it most.” South Salt Lake also saw nine homes throughout the city receive service through South Salt Lake’s Community Connection, which is a Program housed in the Urban Livability Department. Projects included laying a gravel driveway, pulling weeds, landscaping the front yard and removing debris. It also included major yard cleanup and the trimming of trees and overgrown shrubs. Service projects also took place in Salt Lake County including Kearns, Midvale and Salt Lake City. Kearns High saw volunteers from Williams, a gas pipeline company, paint around the bleachers on the football field, clean up softball dugouts and provide college and career presentations among other things. Oquirrh Hills Elementary in Kearns had various companies appear with volunteers from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Salt Lake Chamber, ViaWest, Wells Fargo Treasury Management and the University of Utah Medical Group and Office of the Senior Vice President. They did reading activities at the school along with cleaning and updating the school’s garden space. Copperview Elementary in Midvale welcomed volunteers from CHG Healthcare who helped paint US maps on the playground. l

Volunteers from the Deseret Management Corporation stopped by classrooms to speak with students at Lincoln Elementary as part of United Way of Utah’s 25th annual Day of Caring. (Courtesy Adam Dahlberg)

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Colts volleyball roll through preseason with 9-1 record By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

he Cottonwood Colts volleyball team had a rough season in 2016. They didn’t win many games, they didn’t make the postseason and they struggled throughout region play. That has not been the case during the 2017 season in which the Colts are 9-1. In most cases, Cottonwood has been so superior to other teams that matches don’t go beyond two games. Opening the season on Aug, 29 against West Jordan, the Colts eked out a 25-22 victory before winning three games to one to move their record to 1-0 overall. As the preseason went on the Colts then played in the Hunter Tournament on Sept. 9, taking wins against schools such as Millard, Highland, Olympus and Cyprus. The only actual blemish on the Colts stellar record thus far was a 2-1 loss to host Hunter at the Hunter Tournament. But, even that showdown proved Cottonwood is a team to watch out for as region play approaches. The Colts fell behind on Sept. 9, losing the first game against Hunter 26-24. Yet the Colts stormed back in game two, winning handily by the score of 25-10 which set up the third and decisive game. In that game, Hunter came from behind to win by the obligatory two-point margin, 17-15, in yet another game that went to the wire. Nonetheless, the Colts finished with an 8-1 record at Hunter’s tournament, good for second place, some bragging rights and a nice finalist’s trophy to take back home to Cottonwood and place in the trophy case. As region play begins on Sept. 14, the Colts will find themselves in a new league rife with teams like Corner Canyon, Brighton and Alta—to name a few. While the challenge is great for Cottonwood, having a preseason like the one the Colts had bodes well for them— the next goal being a trip to state, the likes of which hasn’t been accomplished since 2014. l

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October 2017 Cherie Wood, Mayor 801-464-6757 mayor@sslc.com

South Salt Lake City Council Members Ben B. Pender, District 1 801- 580-0339 bpender@sslc.com Kevin Rapp, District 2 801-485-5817 kdrapp@sslc.com Sharla Beverly, District 3 801-803-4127 sbeverly@sslc.com Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 pmila@sslc.com L. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 ssiwik@sslc.com Mark C. Kindred, At-Large 801-214-8415 mkindred@sslc.com Johnny McConnell, At-Large 801-712-4837 jmcconnell@sslc.com

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

Celebrating and Protecting our Community Heritage It is an honor to be a part of a community that never forgets its roots and never shies away from the future. South Salt Lake was born a thoroughly modern city in 1938 and has always fearlessly walked a line between rooted traditions and a changing society – in businesses, in our homes, at church, and in our civic groups. What keeps us grounded and successful is our sense of community. We have an abundance of committed citizens, deep-rooted civic and religious organizations, and innovative businesses who are all committed to the spirit of community. They are always reaching out a hand to build a bridge, lift someone up, or reach an agreement. They pay attention and speak up. We are bound together by our shared stories – about ourselves, our history, where we spend time together, and the places we have built together. This newsletter edition celebrates these traditions and highlights some of the ways South Salt Lake is working to protect our past while keeping up with the times. I felt the heartbreak of losing a beloved landmark as Granite High School was removed from its historic site in our city. Despite years of ﬁghting for what so many residents valued deeply, the buildings are gone and a piece of our history is gone. The original Granite High School still stands across the street because we purchased and adopted protective zoning at Historic Scott School to ensure its preservation. I am more motivated than ever to ensure we protect the

things we treasure so much. This year as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Columbus Center, we are seeking to put permanent protections in place here. We also have an opportunity to celebrate our industrial heritage as we launch a plan for a creative district centered around South Salt Lake’s historic water tower. Local artists and creatives have started a rally cry to refurbish the Mayor Cherie Wood water tower with an artistic ﬂair. They are also taking a second look at some of the interesting old buildings and converting them to new businesses, studios, craftsman shops, breweries and the like. This neighborhood is not only being seen as a desirable place to work, but as an up-andcoming place to live. If it’s true that “everything old is new again,” South Salt Lake is certainly the place to be. Keep watching as our city melds the old with the new in our downtown, streetcar blocks, and countless places in your neighborhood. Share your story with me - I am eager to hear it. It is all a part of continuously building our community together.

Columbus Center - Celebrating 100 Years at the Heart of our Community Mayor Cherie Wood has proclaimed Monday, October 16, 2017 as the 100th anniversary of the Columbus Center. The Mayor is urging the community to take steps to ensure the preservation of this landmark and legacy in perpetuity. Come celebrate with us and share a slice of birthday cake and a photo opportunity celebrating the Columbus Center and how it brings our diverse community together. The event will be held Monday, October 16 at 4:00 p.m. on the east lawn at 2531 S 500 East. It is free and open to the public and we encourage you to join us in the photo! The Columbus School opened in 1917 as an

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On The Move SSL City Council Meetings 220 E. Morris Ave., 2nd Floor Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.

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

There will be a Business Watch meeting on Monday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. at BCI National, 3158 South Main Street.

Fitts Park- A Really Big Idea Fitts Park will have a banner year in 2018, as the city gears up for a major expansion and new amenities. Funding has been secured to transform the area west of Spring Creek, currently off-limits, into 3 additional acres of park space. There will be a new bridge connecting the two sides of the park, and a new segment of Mill Creek Trail through the park to encourage biking and walking for fun and transportation. This progress builds on a bold move to start the park in the 1980s. Unlike many parks in the area, Fitts Park was not originally a park. There were a handful of old homes here in the 1980s facing 500 East and Front Street. The floods of 1982 made the three creeks here (Mill Creek, Nibley Creek and Spring Creek) overflow their banks, and many homes were saved only by the teamwork of concerned neighbors sandbagging through the night. Soon after, a new plan for the creeks was drawn up to bolster flood protection on Mill Creek and re-route the other creeks. At this time, Mayor Jim Davis and the City Council also decided it was high time the city had a premier park, and thought this site, rich with trees, and views, water and wildlife, was the perfect place for it. ‘Duck Park’ as it was first known, would also help with flood protection. At the time, only Lions Park existed in city boundaries and people typically went to Sugar House Park, Murray Park or Granite High to gather or recreate. City leaders felt city parks would attract and keep families in the city and boost home ownership. Today is no different. South Salt Lake is growing and flourishing and the push for parks has been renewed. In addition to the Fitts Park expansion and Central Park, new parks are in the works next to the Columbus Center, west of State Street, and in the Riverfront neighborhood. The goal is for every resident to be within walking distance (1/4 mile) of a park, open space, trail and community center. It is a goal within our grasp with new funding and dedication to the vision.

COLUMBUS CENTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 elementary school in the Salt Lake City school district. The unique design by architect C.S. McDonald, stands out in Salt Lake as a rare example of Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture. McDonald also designed the Forest Dale Golf Course Clubhouse. The southweststyle stucco, Spanish barrel roof tiles, terracotta ornamentation and bell tower have made the building a city icon. There are also hidden features, including modern solar panels, an underground artesian well and attic storage space where supplies and decorations for city events are stored. After ﬁfty years as a school, it was closed, but the school district supported the establishment of a training center for adults with disabilities. After a 20 year run, the leaders of the Columbus School moved to a space that was better designed for those with ADA accessibility needs. South Salt Lake City bought the building, renovated it and reopened the historic building as a community center in stages as renovations were completed between the years 2000 and 2002. It quickly became a beloved city treasure. The city has seized on an opportunity to continue improving the center by purchasing the home to the north from the original owners. Plans are in the works for an expanded courtyard, a park, and using the grassy ﬁeld for sports programs and events. The Columbus Center is possibly the most welcoming place in the city for the last century. Since 1917, people of all abilities, young and old, and from every nation and culture have made this a second home over the last century. In 2017, patrons enjoy the library, Senior Center, Commonwealth Youth Center, Recreation department programs, as well as city celebrations and events. It is a symbol of our city’s hope and promise to treat everyone as an important member of our community.

Creative Industries Zone is taking off in South Salt Lake

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summarized here and described in detail on the following pages:

West Temple

A spine of the district, connecting people and places and leaving a

memorable impression on those

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lingering or just passing through.

1. A major downtown park, plaza and stage, set inside the Commonwealth District neighborhood Commonwealth District

Located in Downtown SSL (north

of I-80), this sub-neighborhood is centered on a public public

park/plaza with opportunities to

Commonwealth

showcase art, culture, food, music,

2. A park and art space around the Water Tower, and turning the tower into a work of art.

dance and the every day enjoyment

of city life. It also supports an

existing cluster of small businesses and creative incubation. Buehner Block

3. A park and art space at the former Buehner Block building

This 20-acre site is for sale and proposed for redevelopment.

The likely use will be a medium

4. Streetscape, branding, pedestrian updates and landscaping along West Temple. density housing, in conformance

with current zoning. But there are

Buehner Block

West Temple

opportunities to create a significant public space and arts amenity here. Water Tower

This icon for the city can be

transformed into the identifier

and ground zero for the Creative Industry Zone.

All of these public investments support the people who have already made the neighborhood their home and attract more people to live, work, invest or simply visit and enjoy the neighborhood. But

A recording with updated information on Neighborhood Watch Meetings can he heard by calling 801-412-3668.

four major organizing components,

Tuesday, October 24, 2017, Waverly Townhomes Clubhouse, 7:00 p.m., Waverly, Plymouth and Huntly Manor Townhome communities, Community Policing Zones 5-6

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Water Tower

Thursday, October 12, 2017, Columbus Community Center, Room 101, 7:00 p.m., Community Policing Zones 1-2

The Creative Industry Zone has

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, Columbus Community Center, Room 101, 7:00 p.m., Community Policing Zones 3-4

Future Franework

it takes private investment too, in growing businesses and keeping them in the neighborhood. The project was aided by the expertise of the Creative Community Builders team who helped stakeholder identify their greatest assets and their highest hopes and dreams. They are known around the world for the Creative Community Builder’s Handbook, a DIY guide to successful creative economies and cultures. “If we dream it, we can build it,” is the attitude of the South Salt Lake Arts Council and they look forward to making it happen step by step.

The following Neighborhood Watch Meetings will take place in October:

Creative industries, such as art, design, fabrication, food and drink, and hand-crafted items are finding a home in South Salt Lake. The DIY and make-it-yourself sector is booming, and many people are discovering this can be not just a hobby, but a business, too. And many of these small businesses find themselves locating in South Salt Lake. Recognizing this, the South Salt Lake Arts Council undertook an arts district study and worked with dozens of people, businesses, arts organizations and non-profit partners to identify the best ideas for making South Salt Lake the place to be. The Creative Industries Zone Master Plan is now complete and available at sslarts.org. The ideas and recommendations are a guide to future investment in public places, building, arts programs, and economic supports to help this area thrive. The plan is centered on the area along West Temple from 2100 South to 2700 South. Four “big ideas” include:

October 2017 United Way Day of Caring

Homeless Issues Update “Homelessness is not a crime, but the activities that often surround it are illegal. We must balance services and enforcement. Our entire city staff is working on identifying and responding to problems, while we proactively work toward permanent solutions.” –Chief Jack Carruth

Columbus Senior Center Highlights 2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84115 • 385-468-3340

Current focus areas for South Salt Lake include: 1. Proactive enforcement • Participating in Operation Rio Grande as a local partner. This coalition of police forces includes Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah Highway Patrol, South Salt Lake City, and County Sheriffs from neighboring counties. • This enhanced enforcement effort is to remove the criminal element to create a safer environment to provided homeless resources. United Way made South Salt Lake shine once again with its annual Day of Caring on September 14. Company volunteer crews from Zions Bank, Savage Services, Comcast, Jacobsen Construction, Rocky Mountain Power, Bard Access Services, Swire Coca-Cola, O.C. Tanner, and UPS took tools in hand to put some sweat equity into our city. Projects were completed along the Jordan River Parkway, Central Park, and at nine homes in the Community Connection neighborhood. Thank you to every volunteer for being a part of our community of caring!

• Operation Rio Grande is clearing out the criminal activity in public areas around Rio Grande. • South Salt Lake is focused on handling the problems with individuals booked and released into the Salt Lake County Jail, as a result of Operation Rio Grande. • Booking offenders into jail, and keeping them in extra jail beds in Salt Lake and surrounding counties. • This effort has been a training ground for our city to deal with increased presence of homeless and implementing service and enforcement principles. • Clearing out encampments – working with Salt Lake County Health Department.

2017 Community Connection By the Numbers Volunteers – 1,277 Volunteer Hours – 5,596 Volunteer Value – $135,087 SSL Homes Improved – 80

Community Policing – Safety in Numbers Sergeant Bill Hogan spends his days in uniform, but not writing tickets. His job is to shake hands, make friends, and keep his eye out for people doing good things. Why? He is the Sergeant of the Community Resource Division for the City of South Salt Lake, tasked to keep the city safe through crime prevention, not call response or enforcement. The community policing model has become a cornerstone of the SSL Police Department in the last decade and has led to many positive relationships and outcomes. Community policing is the philosophy that police officers and citizens can work together in creative ways to solve community problems such as crime, social disorder and neighborhood conditions. Programs led by the division include Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Crime Free Rental Housing, and School Resource Officers. You are invited to participate in a “watch” meeting, Coffee with a Cop, or to simply call your community policing officer to help them get to know your business, home or neighborhood better so safety is ensured. Find more on the Police Department tab at sslc.com or contact Bill Hogan at 801-412-3631 or bhogan@sslc.com.

• Call to Action – See something, say something – call Dispatch at 801.840.4000. 2. Pedestrian safety - Roadside donations • Recent legislative amendments to Utah Code 41-6a-1009, through House Bill 161, now prohibit donations from a vehicle on certain roadways, to include: Off-ramps, on-ramps, state routes, medians and other described road ways. • Both driver and pedestrian can be cited and ﬁned. • Better ways to make donations. Seek out social service providers – slchost.org. Help the homeless not the addictions. • Call to Action – Refrain from handing money to people on the street from your vehicle, it is dangerous and counterproductive. 3. Requesting funds to increase public safety force • We need more public safety staff to manage the problems. We are formulating a budget and request to the State of Utah for funding directly to South Salt Lake. Our city is putting this request to the legislature. • It is not fair for South Salt Lake to bear this burden alone. We are asking the State of Utah for a permanent appropriation to cover this. • The State Homeless Coordinating Committee said they would ﬁnd ways to mitigate the impact of the shelter. • Call to Action – Contact your Utah State Legislators and let them know South Salt Lake needs this funding. Contact House Speaker Greg Hughes, Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, Rep. Steve Eliason, Rep. Mark Wheatley and Sen. Gene Davis.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 9:30 a.m. Enhanced Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 12:30 p.m. Modiﬁed Yoga Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. U of U Strength Training Daily Lunch – Noon Monday, October 2 Red Hat Club to Gardner Village Witches Festival 9:30-11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Check with Harmony – 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 9 Live Entertainment with Calvin Law – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11 Legal Consultations 12:30 ~ Must Register Thursday, October 12 Vital Aging – 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 16 Millcreek Fall Leaf Tour Shuttle – 9:30-11:30 a.m. ~ Must Register Tuesday, October 17 Wendover Bus 7 a.m. Ladies Day Thursday, October 19 Pancake Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Come check out what the Senior Center has to offer!

On The Move Meet the Family Liaison Team South Salt Lake has 14 neighborhood centers serving our community: Hser Ner Moo Community and Welcome Center 479 East 2250 South South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-828-7245 Roosevelt Community School 3225 South 800 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 801-828-8219 Historic Scott School and Arts & Community Center 3238 South 540 East South Salt Lake, UT 84106 801-803-3632 Lincoln Community School 450 East 3700 South South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-657-0416

Promise South Salt Lake provides a team of Family Liaisons to support families, youth, or any community members who live, work, and worship in South Salt Lake. Family Liaisons can help with home visits and connect the community to resources and programs, such as:

• Afterschool • Clothing

• Employment • Food

• Early Learning • English Classes

• Citizenship Classes • And More!

For more information contact Edward Lopez (#1) at 801-455-1729 or elopez@sslc.com Supporting the Hser Ner Moo Community, Ciara Gregovich (#2) - family.hnm@sslc.com

Supporting the Lincoln Elementary Community, Atusa Ghadikolai (#3) - family.linc@sslc.com Supporting the Moss Elementary Community, Keith Keyser (#4) - family.moss@sslc.com Supporting the Central Park Community, Elda Chaparro (#5) - family.cpcc@sslc.com Supporting the Meadowbrook STEM Community, Kitenge Kasongo (#6) - family.stem@sslc.com Supporting the Cottonwood High School Community, Megan Asadian (#7) - family.ctwd@sslc.com Family Liaison Coordinator, Edward Lopez - 801-455-1729, elopez@sslc.com

Utah International Charter School 350 East Baird Circle South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-520-7175 Central Park Community Center and PAL Boxing Program 2797 South 200 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-466-3143 Columbus Center 2531 South 400 East South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801-412-3217

Optimism

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

Definition: the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things

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

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

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

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

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. - Colin Powell

Denise

Fire Prevention Week October 8-14 Fire Prevention Week is on record as the longest running public health observance. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week on October 4-10, 1925, beginning a tradition of Presidents recognizing the occasion. It is observed, in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began October 8, 1871, and did most of its damage October 9. The horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or

having their lives end in tragedy. The fire department would like to teach children how to escape out of the home on their own. We are willing to schedule a time for parents and children throughout the community to go through our state-ofthe-art fire prevention trailer and learn valuable life-saving skills such as: cooking safety, fire extinguisher use, and how to escape from a bedroom. If interested please contact the SSL Fire Department at 801483-6043 to schedule this fun and exciting training opportunity.

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Cottonwood girls soccer smarting from three straight losses to open region play By Brian Shaw | brian.shaw@mycityjournals.com

hey say good news and bad news usually comes in threes. For the Cottonwood Colts girls soccer team, never could that be closer to the truth. After trotting out three straight wins to open the preseason, it was matched by two losses and an agonizing draw in which the Colts led with minutes to spare. That 5-5 draw at Highland on Aug. 18 may not have seemed like much. But, in the next match on Aug. 22 at Murray the Colts surrendered five goals in the opening half en route to a 9-1 loss. A relatively easy 9-0 win at Cyprus Aug. 26 followed for the Colts, who used mostly underclassmen in the blowout victory. Nine different players tallied goals in the win. With a 3-2-1 record to wrap up the preseason, Cottonwood then headed into region play, in a new classification filled with teams the Colts have rarely played. Awaiting Cottonwood would be powerhouse teams of Brighton and Alta, Timpview and Corner Canyon as well as Jordan, a team head coach Dominic Militello is infinitely familiar with. So far, the Colts haven’t found the win column in region play against such formidable foes. “It’s been tough. But, I’m very proud of the effort our girls are demonstrating,” said Militello of his team’s maiden voyage through troubled waters. The first such encounter took place at home against Corner Canyon. In the game on Aug. 29, the Colts couldn’t get their offense untracked, and

so the visiting Chargers took a 3-0 halftime lead, increasing it to a final score of 7-0 in favor of Corner Canyon. But, something happened after the Corner Canyon game, according to Militello—the fight and grot to which he referred. In the next game at Timpview on Aug. 31, the Colts scored first on a goal from Nixie Hernandez. But the T-Birds knotted the game up at 1-1 in the second half to send the game into overtime. And, in the extra time period, Timpview scored yet again, sending the Colts to their second consecutive region loss in as many games. Before this newspaper went to print the Colts girls played one more region game on Sept. 7 against Jordan, a familiar foe. But in this showdown between two teams that know each other all too well, it was the host Beetdiggers who sent Cottonwood smarting from yet another region loss. Jordan scored two goals apiece on each half on the way to sending Cottonwood home with a 4-0 loss. The loss dropped Cottonwood to 0-3 in region play and 3-5-1 on the year overall. For the Colts, Jaylie Montoya leads the team in scoring with six goals, while Nixie Hernandez follows with four. Three other girls share the scoring wealth with three goals apiece. After press time the Colts will head home for a pair of matches against Brighton and Alta the week of Sept. 11 and continue region play through September. l

The Cottonwood High School girls take on Highland High School during a 2016 game. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Utah's premier education event!

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The annual UEA Convention & Education Exposition will be held Thursday & Friday, Oct. 19-20, 2017, at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy. Parents discover new ways to engage their children in education and kids experience hands-on science, math, art and reading activities. Teachers learn valuable skills and earn re-licensure points.

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Jeremy Holm is a former American bobsled athlete who started A Day of Champions and will be speaking at the event as well. (Jeremy Holm/ Holladay)

ormer American bobsled athlete Jeremy Holm has put a lot of effort into educating student athletes in Utah. His organization, A Day of Champions, hosts events that are meant to educate student athletes and their parents and coaches on the art of competition. “It’s pretty much a TED talk for student athletes,” Holm said. “We want to take our previous experiences and successes and teach the current generation of athletes how we achieved our goals,” Holm said. The event involves a couple speakers that are helping Holm preach this champion attitude. Gretchen Jensen is a former Miss USA and ESPN commentator who lives in the Salt Lake Valley. Dr. Nicole Detling is a sports psychologist who has worked with the NBA, NFL, MLB and Olympic teams. Alan Tran is a high-performance chef who has worked with Olympic teams and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. The list also includes a Paralympic snowboarder and cancer survivor Nicol Roundy and three other Olympian athletes. “Each of them will discuss their area of expertise and how it relates to being a champion. Tran will talk about how to eat well, especially as an athlete on a budget. Detling will talk about how to think like a champion, and the champion psyche. Roundy will talk about overcoming adversity, as she has overcome one of the hardest challenges life can throw at you,”

Holm said. However, due to recent hurricanes plaguing the coasts, the event will have a humanitarian aspect as well. “At first we wanted to donate the ticket proceeds to local high schools to help pay for sports teams and equipment. But with Hurricane Harvey and now Irma, it seems that those people need all the help they can get right now,” Holm said. The event will donate 50 percent of initial ticket sales, and then after the event expenses are covered, they will donate the rest. “We haven’t decided on the organization yet, maybe the Red Cross or the LDS Humanitarian Center. We just want to give back and make a difference,” Holm said. “People like these informative talk events. We can use our influence as world-class athletes to serve the Utah community and others. We decided that we need to get these funds to those who really need it. Everyone can be a champion,” Holm said. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Cottonwood High School. If you would like to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey or Irma, you can donate to local organizations like the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, the United Way of Greater Houston or to national organizations like the All Hands Volunteers or Americares. l

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Solar eclipse used as a chance to appreciate science By Ruth Hendricks | Ruth.H@mycityjournals.com

any residents used the Aug. 21 solar eclipse to increase or enhance their knowledge of science. Salt Lake County libraries throughout the valley hosted eclipse-viewing parties from 10 a.m. until past noon. The eclipse reached maximum coverage at 11:33 a.m. While Salt Lake county residents were not in the zone to see the total eclipse, the viewpoint here was 92 percent at fullest coverage. “People were lined up at the doors of many branches before the libraries even opened,” said Kelsy Thompson, public relations coordinator for the library. She reported that Sandy alone had about 700 people attend. “I’d say between all 18 of our branches, we easily had a few thousand patrons attend and partake in the festivities.” The library branches gave out 3,000 pairs of viewing glasses on eclipse day alone, and had been distributing them, as available, before the event as well. “For those patrons who couldn’t acquire glasses, many of the branches also created pinhole viewers and cardboard viewers with solar film for patrons to watch the eclipse. We also had a full schedule of branch events leading up to Aug. 21,” said Thompson. These events included talks about the solar system at the Taylorsville branch, related storytime readings at various branches, crafts at the Whitmore branch, rocket launchings at Bingham Creek and a Lunar Tunes/Looney Tunes cartoon marathon at Bingham Creek. Joakima Carr came to the West Jordan library viewing party with her son, 7-year-old Daisun, and daughter, 5-year-old Daiyana. Her baby, Dailuna, also came along to the party. Joakima laughed that several of her children had space-related names, one with “sun” and one with “luna.” Damon, the father, is a mechanical engineer and likes to promote science learning with the kids. “I want to be an astronaut. I want to go to Jupiter,” said Daisun. He explained how Jupiter was the largest planet, and he talked about the storms on Mars. Joakima had helped the kids build cardboard eclipse viewers. She had watched a video on YouTube to learn how to build them. Daisun was already learning about the phases of the moon in school. The family also recently watched the movie “The Martian” and had discussed living on Mars. The kids had used blocks at home to make stackable buildings and a satellite, inspired by the movie. Joakima said the family has also gone to visit a space museum and that the kids enjoy anything with a space theme. Retiree John Perry also came to the viewing party. Perry has been interested in space since

John Perry lets the public view the eclipse through his telescope. (Ruth Hendricks/City Journals)

the TV show “Star Trek” debuted. Perry came to the library grounds because there were no obstructions, and he could set up his telescope with a filter and camera attachment. He programmed the camera to take a photo every 40 seconds to document the movement of the moon across the sun. “It’s amazing to see the sun and moon both together at the same time,” he said. Attendees at the party expressed appreciation that Perry let them look through his telescope. Perry enjoys taking photos of celestial events. He took 268 images when Mercury crossed the sun. Mercury and Venus are closer to the sun than our planet, so when they cross in between the Earth and the sun it’s called a transit. Mercury’s last transit was May 9, 2016. Information from the county library website shows that the 2017 Great American Eclipse united most of the country in viewing it. CNN recently projected that about half the country (150 million people) watched some portion of the eclipse. This compares to 20 million people who watched the 2017 NBA Championship, and 111 million people who watched the Super Bowl this past February. l

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ranite School District (GSD) proposed the GSD Bond, up for vote November 7, in response to the rising concerns that GSD education facilities will not be able to keep pace with 21st century learning, in addition to safety concerns of outdated educational facilities. “We have a billion dollars in capital needs in Granite School District, and that’s not Granite school officials telling us that, it is independent facility engineers who assessed our buildings 18 months ago,” said Ben Horsley, director of communications and community for GSD during a presentation to Holladay City Council on Sept 14. Two years ago, the district board began strategizing ways to improve education facilities, and presented their initial findings to GSD communities in February and March of this year. After receiving community feedback, GSD conducted a survey to discover the cost model citizens would be most in support of. As stated in the “Where We Are Now” video on gsdfuture. org, survey results showed the most support for a hybrid model of capital fees. The hybrid model, viewed to have the least amount of financial impact on taxpayers, includes an initial 10-year $238 million bond with a 40-year plan to rebuild and remodel every school in the district. Once the 10-year bond is paid in full the tax revenue would be maintained by placing it back into the capital revenue. In regards to opposition stating how GSD does not show responsibility for how they “spend others money,” as seen on a recent KSL announcement on public bond meetings, GSD representatives state they will have to account for funds used. “The fund requires a truth in taxation, and we anticipate the funding for the next 30 years would be able to provide rebuilds and renovations for the remainder of the schools,” Horsley said. According to information provided by parentsforgranite. org, the financial breakdown per household of the $238M bond will average $15 monthly or $184 annually, on a $250,000 home. That’s money proponents of the bond feel is a small price to pay for student safety and learning. “A better facility is extremely important to how we help out students,” said Trent Hendricks, principal of Valley Junior High School.

In addition to newer facilities being able to keep pace with 21st-century learning, newer facilities are also believed to improve school culture. “The state of your building directly impacts culture… a new building can make an impact in the areas of morale and collaboration,” Hendricks said. Given current district facility needs, GSD representatives explained regardless if the bond passes or not improvement costs will be passed on to taxpayers. They further stressed that the bond simply offers a responsible cost plan. The “Why Bond Now” video on gsdfuture.org explains that due to current low interest rates and rise in construction costs, waiting could result in paying 10 percent more with each passing year until a plan is established. “If we wait three years to put this together that $184 (annual per family cost), becomes over $240… and these aren’t wants, these are needs, so it’s not like the list is going to change suddenly because we wait a few years,” said Don Adams, assistant superintendent with GSD. Those needs include making facilities safer in the event of a natural disaster. Not only is this vital to students’ safety, but also for the purpose of educational facilities serving as centers for the community to seek assistance after a natural disaster. “In the event of an emergency, 30 of our schools would be unusable,” Horsley said. As public community meetings began in September, Horsley stated the biggest complaint addressed to GSD was citizens asking why the district had not done this sooner. Though the district did attempt for more funding during their 2009 bond initiative, due to the political climate at that time, the district bond was only able to pull from capital funding and not request a tax increase. Horsley stressed the importance of the public seeing the value of education as an investment not just to kids but also to our community. “If we don’t invest back into our kids, there is no economic future. Investing in the education of our kids is an investment to our way of life.” To participate in public community meetings in October, visit gsdfuture.org or send comments to gsdfuture@graniteschools. org.l

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October 2017 SSL Capital Improvement Highlights

The municipal General Election is Tuesday, november 7. South Salt Lake has contracted with Salt Lake County to conduct our 2017 municipal elections. This year’s election will be conducted using the vote by mail process. Mail-in Ballots must be postmarked by Monday, November 6, 2017. In-Ofﬁce Voting will be held at the Salt Lake County Government Center located at 2001 S. State St. It begins Monday, October 10 and runs through November 6. Early Voting Early voting begins October 25 and runs through November 3. For a list of early voting locations and their ofﬁce hours visit the city’s webpage – sslc.com

400 East and the S-Line Streetcar: The trafﬁc signal has been designed

and will be going out to bid to hire a contractor.

Sunset Avenue Waterline – State Street to 200 East: City crews are continuing to push the project to completion. All waterline work will be completed this year. Next spring the road will be reconstructed with new curb, gutter and sidewalk. State Street Lighting – 3300 South to 3900 South: Crews continue to install new street lighting on State Street between 3300 S and 3900 S. The project will be complete late this fall. Central Park Restroom & Playground – 2825 South 200 East: The outdoor restroom will be completed early November, and a playground swings will be added this month. Parley’s Trail: A ribbon cutting will be on October 17 to celebrate the completion

Election day Vote Center The vote center for South Salt Lake on Election Day will be the Columbus Center located at 2531 South 400 East. This will be the only vote center in the city. Voters may drop off their voted ballot or surrender their ballot and vote on the voting machines at any vote center in Salt Lake County. For a list of Election Day vote centers visit the city’s webpage. If you did not receive a ballot you can still vote at a vote center on Election Day. Citizens can register to vote or update their registration online at vote.utah.gov The ofﬁcial ballot includes the following candidates: MAYOR: DISTRICT DISTRICT 2 Mark C. Kindred AT-LARGE: Eric Balken Ray deWolfe Corey Thomas Cherie Wood Aaron A. Frost

DISTRICT 3 Sharla Beverly Adam Thompson

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

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

Rock Star – Ben Vaea Ben Vaea is a new and now indispensable member of the South Salt Lake Engineering Team. One of Ben’s greatest strengths is that he rose up through the ranks at Public Works. He was hired in the Streets Division on the concrete crew where he proved his worth as an exceptional employee. He proved his knowledge and abilities during the interview process and moved into the Engineering Department as Public Works Inspector. To do his job, Ben has had to earn training and certifications in all aspects of Public Works –including sewer, water, stormwater and pavement. This hard work is paying off for Ben and for the city as he ensures we meet the design standards and enormous regulations for each of these types of construction. Ben is also a great people person. He gets along well with others and can quickly resolve conflicts with contractors in the field before they become major problems. But, Ben will also hold his ground to make sure that projects are built correctly. Ben Vaea is our Engineering ROCK STAR!

Prepare a 72-Hour Emergency Bag Prepare and keep enough supplies in your home to meet the needs of you and your family for at least three days. This “72-hour bag” should be taken with you in the event of an emergency or evacuation. Consideration should be given to having an emergency bag in the home as well as your motor vehicle. The basics to stock in your kit should include: your emergency contact list and emergency evacuation plan, water, food, battery powered radio, flash lights, extra batteries, a change of clothing, blanket or sleeping bag, utility tool, fire extinguisher, jumper cables, dust mask, plastic sheeting, duct tape, trash bags, sanitary and hygienic products, maps, first aid kit, household chlorine bleach, tin foil, signal flair, paper and writing device, plastic storage containers, mess kits and a manual can opener. In addition to this inventory, special items for infants, elderly and ill or those who require additional assistance should be considered.

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FALL CLEAN-UP: First two weeks of November

SSL halloween spooktacular! Friday October 20 2017 6-9 p.m.

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

Volunteers Needed

The SSL Victim Services Unit is looking for volunteers to help in the ofﬁce, in court, with special programs, with language interpretation and on crisis response teams. We work with and serve victims of violent crime. If you want to make a difference in the SSL community, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Tina, at 801-412-3624.

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PK/K – 1st/2nd grades – Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8pm 3rd/4th grades – Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm 5th/6th grades – Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm Practices starting the week of Nov. 27th/Practices and games are approx. 1 hour Coaches will call to inform players of 1st practice date prior to November 24th *Dates are subject to change

Location: PK/K-1st/2nd grades @ Central Park Community Center (2797 S. 200 E.) 3rd/4th grades @ Columbus Community Center (2531 S. 400 E.) 5th/6th grades @ Granite Park Jr. High (3030 S. 200 E.) Fee:

$25 for 1st child, $20 for 2nd child, $15 for 3rd child •

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Additional $5 non-resident fee for participants living outside the boundaries of South Salt Lake. Scholarships available to those who qualify ($10 with free/reduced lunch letter at time of registration)

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

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SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY CHESS TOURNAMENT COLUMBUS CENTER 2531 S 400 E South Salt Lake, UT 84115

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This non-rated tournament is open to all K-6th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th players. 5 Sections: Sec.1: Kg, 1st-2nd graders Sec.2: 3rd-4th graders Sec. 3: 5th-6th graders Sec. 4: 7th-9th graders Sec. 5: 10th-12th graders ***If any grades have enough players they will have their own sections or sections that may not have enough may be combined with another section. Game: Non-rated, 5 round, Win TD, Scholastic ratings for pairings. Clocks are optional, only if requested by both players and clock is supplied by one of the students. Pre-Registration: Information must be received by Nov. 1st, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. All students must check in by 8:30 a.m. Early registration can be paid online or during check-in at the door. Cost: $10.00 per person entry fee for pre-registered players. All players must be pre-registered by Nov. 1st, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. $15.00 fee at the door. Make checks payable to: South Salt Lake Recreation. **Scholarships available for South Salt Lake City resident w/ proof. Trophies: 1st-5th place for each grade and top team trophies. Participation medals awarded to all contestants without trophies. Home school must play for the neighborhood school the individual student would attend. Snail mail: Send students: Name, Grade, and School To: South Salt Lake City Recreation c/o Myrna Clark 2531 S 400 E South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Online registration at: sslc.com/payonline then select special events for registration and payment. Phone: For any questions contact: Myrna Clark 801-483-6076 mclark@sslc.com Food: Pizza, hot dogs, chips, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

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CAVIER TAILGATING ON A CHEAPSKATE BUDGET

JOANI TAYLOR

It’s here at last, football season is back, and you know what that means, tailgating. Time to paint your face like a primal maniac, put on some music, grill some meat and have a grilling throw down in the stadium parking lot. Now, it would be nice to tailgate like a king. Grill up some Ribeye’s and lobster tails, but we’re not going to do that because this is the nutty coupon lady talking. Instead we’re going to tailgate…. on a budget. I decided to make the ultimate sacrifice and do some extensive and exhaustive field studies. Yes, these are the kinds of sacrifices we make at Coupons4Utah.com for our amazing readers. Here are few suggestions to help you keep from breaking the bank. Play #1 – LEAVE THE GROCERIES AT HOME AND EAT FOR FREE Through November 25, when you purchase $25 in participating groceries at Smith’s Food and Drug stores using your rewards card, you’ll receive a FREE ticket for admission to their University of Utah tailgating party. The free tailgate admission will print automatically on your receipt at checkout. Note that only receipts may be used to gain admittance, you are not able to purchase a ticket to the tailgate at the event, and the tailgate tickets do not include game tickets. Visit Coupons4Utah.com/smiths-tailgate or head to your local Smith’s store for full details and a schedule. Play #2 – USE THE CASHBACK REBATE APP., IBOTTA This app. is my secret strategy for getting cashback on hot dogs, mustard, cheese, chips, soda and even beer (bonus, no beer purchase required). In fact, as I write this, there’s even a rebate for submitting for

a rebate! Crazy right!? Simply claim your rebate through the app. After making your purchase, just send them a picture of your recipe though the app. No messy mailing is required. On average, Ibotta users get back anywhere from $10 to $40 per month. Join our Ibotta team and get extra perks by entering code coupons4utah at www.coupons4utah. com/ibotta-rebates. Play #3 – THE MORE THE MERRIER Think of it as one big potluck. Invite more people to the party, and request that everyone pitch in with a dish. It’s a football game, so make it a team sport and put each team member in charge of something different. Play #4 – THE SNEAKY SWAPS Use a cheaper cut of meat and cook it slow and low. Okay, I get it about the BBQ. But how about forgoing the grilling and taking your menu to barbequed pulled pork instead. Cooking the cheaper cut in a slow cooker or Instant Pot (coupons4utah.com/ instant-pot) not only saves you money, it stretches further and makes game day a snap. And, remember amidst all that tailgating comfort food, to sneak in garden-fresh sides that are under a buck per serving. Pay #5 – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE COLOR: Instead of worrying about expensive official team gear, visit your nearest dollar store to purchase plates and napkins in your team’s colors. Deck yourself out in solid colors without the logo. Take a quick look online for make your own game ideas that you can create in team theme, like Cornhole. There’s some easy to follow direction via DIY Network www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/structures/ how-to-build-a-regulation-cornhole-set

Ultimately, tailgating is not about the food… well, okay, it’s about the food. But, it’s also about the people, the friendship and the experience. It’s those things that make the food taste so good. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Serving: 8-10 – Under $20 total Ingredients: • 6-7 lbs Pork Shoulder Chuck Roast • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1 tablespoon chile powder • 1 tablespoon paprika • 2 teaspoons garlic powder • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 large onion • 1 bottle BBQ Sauce • sturdy hamburger buns Marinade: • 1 cup chicken broth • 1 cup your favorite BBQ Sauce • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 3 large garlic cloves, pressed • 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1-Stir together the brown sugar, chile powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the pork shoulder. Wrap the pork in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Place meat in slow cooker on top of slice onion. 2-Combine Marinade in a bowl and pour the marinade over the pork. 3-Cover and set on low for 8 hours. Remove the meat to a large bowl and shred with forks mix in desired amount of BBQ sauce. Serve on buns. It’s delicious topped with coleslaw. l

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certain terms, that playing with a Ouija board was guaranteed to beckon all sorts of demons. It didn’t help that I didn’t know Ouija was pronounced “WeeJee.” I thought I was playing Owja. Once, my sister stayed home from church pretending to be sick and heard (cloven?) footsteps in the room above her. She swore off Ouija boards and Black Sabbath for a month or two before returning to her demonic ways. My dad was no help. He frequently added to my levels of hellish anxiety, especially when I yelled for him in the middle of the night, certain I’d heard a demon growling under my bed. He’d stumble into my room, look under the bed and say, “You’ll be fine as long as you stay in bed. If you have to get up, I hope you can run fast. You should probably keep your feet under the covers.” Dad would go back to bed, leaving me absolutely terrified. So I’d wake up my sister so we could be terrified together. On top of the constant fear of running into Satan, we had to avoid accidentally summoning Bloody Mary by saying her name three times or luring any number of evil spirits to our living

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