May 2018 | Vol. 28 Iss. 05
FREE
A SANTOS SUCCESS STORY:
SUMMIT STUDENT GETTING NATIONAL ATTENTION By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
W
hen Suzanne Santos, counselor at Summit Academy High School, implemented the Hope Squad three years ago, she never expected it to touch her life personally. “Hope Squad has come full circle,” said Suzanne. Her daughter, Esther Santos, attends the school and even served on the Hope Squad, which encourages teens to tell an adult when a friend is struggling with suicidal thoughts. Santos didn’t know Esther was struggling with depression until one of Esther’s friends followed Hope Squad training and reported it to the counseling center. Suzanne realized the environment she had created saved her daughter. SAHS students have been able to get past the stigma of mental illness to help each other, she said. This had made it easier for Esther. “The mental illness makes you not want to talk about it, but once you talk about it, it’s going to get better,” Esther said. Esther is doing better, thanks to her friends’ and family’s support. She credits goal-setting for keeping herself moving forward. Esther’s recent achievements are impressive for any high school junior. She earned an impressive 97 out of 99 on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) and scored in the top 1 percent in the nation on her PSAT.
Make sure your new puppy and kitten are protected … Puppies and kittens should be vaccinated at 8, 12, and 16 weeks old to protect them from deadly diseases. Packages vary depending on age but include: Vaccinations, Physical exam, Deworming and Nail Trims.
PRICES ARE PER VISIT
ADD A MICROCHIP $24.95
$20
tax included
Expires 5/31/18
mrlecleaners.com
Junior Esther Santos is a success story for her academic performance, mental health and heritage. (Suzanne Santos/Summit Academy High School)
factory seconds blowout!
Riverton 801-254-7727 1738 W 12600 S Herriman 801-987-3607 5522 W 13400 S
10 Shirts For
PUPPY PACKS $57 KITTEN PACKS $77 801-254-4840
SOUTH VALLEY
only $
(Formerly Dry Cleaning Express)
BOOK TODAY! 801-254-4840
1381 W. Stone Ridge Lane • Riverton
And now she is gaining national recognition. “She’s had Harvard and Yale and all these big, impressive schools reach out to her,” said Suzanne. Esther has also been invited to participate in the National Hispanic Recognition Program, which promotes academically successful Hispanic students to top universities and colleges. Initially, Esther was reluctant to accept the recognition. She feels she shouldn’t be given special privileges just because her father is from Brazil. “I love the culture, but I’ve just never been a really big part of it,” Esther said. She feels her story isn’t the same as many Hispanics who have had to overcome struggles—like her father, who immigrated at age 19 and surmounted many challenges to build a successful life in a foreign country. “Hispanics and Latinos do work really hard, and that is something I’m really proud of about my Brazilian culture—even though I have complicated feelings about it,” she said. Esther believes race should not affect one’s ability to achieve his or her goals. She appreciates the NHRP as an incentive for students to take responsibility and work hard for their education. “Pick what you want in life and get it,” she said. “If there’s something stopping you, there’s always a way around it, no matter what your background is.”
50 count box! American Heritage School 11100 S. Redwood Rd., S. Jordan
15
or 3 for
40
$
Saturday, May 12 • 8:30AM -3PM
3285 W. 12600 S. Riverton, UT 84065
801-446-9766
Guaranteed Auto Body Repairs For ANY Insurance Company
Page 2 | May 2018
S outh Valley City Journal
S outh V alleyJournal .com
May 2018 | Page 3
Herriman uses April to recognize good causes By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
T
he month of April was proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month during Herriman’s April 11 city council meeting. “All children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment to assure they reach their full potential,” read the city’s proclamation. Between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, there were 81 confirmed child abuse victims in Herriman. “The protection of children and strengthening of families is of concern and responsibility of all Herriman City citizens because the wellness of children affects our lives now and will continue to affect us in the future,” the proclamation stated. Jeff Bird is the executive director of the Family Support Center, which has three child nurseries in West Valley City (3663 South 3600 West), Midvale (7729 South 777 West) and Salt Lake
At River Oaks Golf Course
City (2020 South 740 East) where short-term childcare is provided for free to families in crisis situations or children at-risk of abuse or neglect. There were 3,308 child victims in Salt Lake County during 2017, Bird said. He added there were 1,143 individual children who came to the crisis nursery, 9,211 visits, 858 overnight stays and 9,671 meals were served. Bird said this level of service “provided 51,531 hours of care to our most vulnerable population: children at risk for abuse.” But Bird, a Herriman resident, said these numbers “don’t mean anything unless you understand the human side of the story.” He recounted how one 6-yearold told his mom while being picked up from the crisis nursery that the child liked sleeping there “because the pillows don’t have bad dreams.” “We are grateful for the
time and attention Herriman is willing to give this very important topic,” Bird told the city council. “I know you have weighty matters to consider, and I’m grateful that the safety of our children is one of those things that you are willing to take time to talk about.” This proclamation happened on the same month when Herriman City Hall was illuminated with blue lights on April 2 to support Autism Awareness Month. The city council also used the April 11 meeting to proclaim April as Fair Housing Month on the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which guarantees fair housing for all citizens of the United States. The last Friday of April was also designated as Arbor Day where residents are urged by city leaders to “plant trees to gladden the heart and promote a well-being of this and future generations.” l
Pinwheels are planted around the valley during April to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. (Travis Barton/City Journals file photo)
Our programs are taught by PGA Professionals, Todd Tanner & Stacey Jones. 1 and 2 hour programs are held once a week. Each class has a 5:1 student to instructor ration. All programs include short game practice, range balls, in depth instruction, video analysis and on course playing time.
4-7 beginner, 4-7 Advanced, 8-12 beginner, 9-13 Advanced, 14-18 Advanced, and girl only Programs. Programs start June 4th & July 16th with morning & evening times available. We also offer summer camps every week that run Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to Noon.
Get AdditiOnAl infO And ReGisteR Online At
www.inmotionjuniorgolf.com OR CAll 801-980-0162
Page 4 | May 2018
S outh Valley City Journal
12590 South 2200 West Riverton, Utah 84605
801-254-3389
When
S outh V alleyJournal .com
Compassion
and
Caring
Matter
Most.
May 2018 | Page 5
Forged on Wyoming ranch, Riverton man becomes successful inventor By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com
Ren Field, a Riverton resident and inventor, was forged on a Wyoming ranch growing up. (Photos courtesy Dolly Hiller)
G
rowing up on a ranch in a small town in Wyoming with a population of under 2,000, Riverton resident Ren Field said he learned a lot about the value of hard work and dedication. When he was 25, he moved to Salt Lake City and worked for years as a fulltime school custodian and part-time airport security guard. Field’s long work hours soon took a toll on his feet. After trying many products to alleviate his pain and not finding anything that provided the relief he sought, Field turned to his woodshop in an attempt to create a solution for himself. It was there he molded a log made of 250 flexible fingers that increase circulation and massage your feet. Field concentrated only on developing something that would help his feet, with no intention of marketing a product. But when several of the teachers where he worked asked to borrow his new invention, they all loved it. They told him he should sell the Footlog to others because it was such a great product, so he took the leap and resigned from his airport job, withdrew the $2,000 he had in savings and bought some molds to create plastic replications of his original wooden massager. It wasn’t long before Field was selling the product he developed. Field had no idea how successful his product would be, but he started developing his idea in 1988. Since then, he has sold a little more than 3 million
Page 6 | May 2018
foot logs. “Most of my education is from the college of hard knocks on the ranch,” he said. “I learned to get up, get your pants on, go to work, and things will come together, and I still kind of have that same mentality to get her done.” Field considers what he does more of a hobby than a business. “I can’t really call the hours and effort put into my product a job; I have too much fun,” he said. The Footlog has been widely popular because of its unique mold. Field said it is designed to help with diabetes plantar fasciitis and helps relax your feet. It is made out of medical grade PVC, which is the same as they use in hospitals for IV tubing. Field said the Footlog therapy tool works because it matches up with the arch of the foot, which mobilizes the tiny joints in the foot. The rolling action stimulates multiple micro-acupuncture points, reducing stress, tension and pain in the foot and elsewhere in the body, including the legs and back, where millions of people suffer from daily pain and discomfort. Field said the Footlog therapy tool is an effective, noninvasive solution to the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. Scientifically designed to massage and exercise the foot, the Footlog therapy tool works well for runners, dancers and other athletes who need to be in top form. It is also ideal for people who work on their feet throughout the day. Field and his wife, Catherine, live in Riverton. They have six children and 13 grandchildren—his pride and joy. The couple was gleefully beaming that they had 23 people around the table at Thanksgiving last year. Making feet comfortable for others is not the only thing Field enjoys. Field drives a 1970 GTO Judge with a 500-horsepower engine, and his wife drives a 1939 Chevy Coop with a 454 under the hood. Every year, Field presents the Riverton Prairie Dog Car and Bike Show in front of his home where he displays nearly $14 million worth of cars. Proceeds from the car show are donated to the American Diabetes Association. If you would like to know more about the car show, you can find out more on its website, www.RivertonPrairiedog.com To find out more about the Footlog, you can visit www.footlog.com. l
S outh Valley City Journal
Riverton family chosen as top 10 host family in the nation By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
What made the Meaders family great hosts is they supported their au pair in her passion for traveling. (Photo courtesy Adrianne Meaders)
A
u Pair Gaelle Lebrun was hosted by one of the top host families in the nation for her two-year experience in the U.S. “We got along really well, really fast,” said the 22 year old from Champagne, France. “I’m not just an employee and taking care of the kids—it’s way more than that. We’ve become a family.” She said the two years she has lived in Riverton with Jason and Adrianne Meaders and their two boys Steven and Jackson, aged 2 and 4, has been the best experience of her life. Lebrun nominated the Meaders for Culture Care Au Pair’s Host Family of the Year Award. They were chosen as a top 10 finalist out of 700 nominations nationwide. “They do everything they can to make me happy and do what I want to do and to see. They give me as much as they can give me,” said Lebrun. Culture Care Au Pair provides young people with cultural experiences in addition to jobs in childcare. Lebrun said the best part was the relationships she built with her hosts. “I found two other brothers and I found my best friend and the best mom I could have,” she said. She said the Meaders made her feel comfortable and cared for. “I believe that it is the little things that count the most,” she said. “It’s them moving heaven and earth to find me a Buche de Noel, them running downtown to buy me a brioche when I’m sick because that’s the only food I want. It’s me on the Christmas cards, them
craving my crepes for breakfast and so many more things.” Most au pairs don’t have much opportunity to travel but the Meaders were very supportive of Lebrun’s interest in traveling. “We have taken her to see as much of the U.S. as we can in her time with us,” said Adrianne Meaders. As a family, they traveled to Hawaii, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Arizona, Las Vegas and Texas. They also encouraged Lebrun to develop her independence as she explored Florida, Canada, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. on her own. They also visited as many National Parks in Utah as they could. When her official time as an au pair ended in late April, Lebrun had one month before her visa expired. The Meaders planned one last family trip—a month-long RV trip to visit a few more National Parks including Yellowstone, Yosemite and Sequoia. Lebrun said her favorite place to visit was Hawaii but that she loves Utah most of all. Meaders said she had no idea hosting an au pair would be such a great experience for her family. “I just thought I’d have someone crashing in my basement, helping with the kids when I needed it—but it’s so much more than that,” she said. “She is the sister my boys never had. I can’t imagine our lives going forward without her being in it in some capacity.” The Meaders chose to have an au pair because they needed flexibility and last-minute availability in their childcare. Lebrun arrived just two months before Jackson was born and provided much needed help to care for the newborn and two year old. “Truly my boys have the big sister they never had,” said Meaders. “For us it’s just been an amazing cultural experience.” The boys have learned to appreciate French food [they love Lebrun’s crepes] and the language. They have grown up with Lebrun singing songs to them in French. “My baby speaks more French than English,” said Meaders. After one year with the family, Lebrun extended for an additional year, the maximum amount allowed. As much as it breaks her heart to leave, she must return to France by the end of May. She loves children and traveling and hopes to continue her au pair experience in another country. But she will not forget the Meaders. “I believe that home is more of a feeling than a place and they really made me feel like this—they are my home,” she said. l
2018 EvEning SEriES
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
FAMiLY nigHT SEriES
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
LUnCH COnCErT SEriES
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
CHiLDrEn MATinEE SEriES
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.
S outh V alleyJournal .com
May 2018 | Page 7
Riverton resident donates support dog to Kauri Sue student The South Valley City Journal is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout South Valley. The South Valley Journal covers news for Herriman, Bluffdale, and Riverton. 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.
The South Valley Team CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Bryan Scott bryan@mycityjournals.com EDITOR: Travis Barton travis@mycityjournals.com ADVERTISING: 801-254-5974 DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING: Ryan Casper ryan.casper@mycityjournals.com 801-671-2034 SALES ASSOCIATES: Melissa Worthen melissa@mycityjournals.com 801-897-5231 Tracy Langer Tracy.l@mycityjournals.com 385-557-1021 Corbett Carrel Corbett@mycityjournals.com 385-557-1016 CIRCULATION COORDINATOR: Brad Casper circulation@mycityjournals.com EDITORIAL & AD DESIGN: Ty Gorton
South Valley Journal 9500 South 500 West Suite 205 Sandy, UT 84070 Phone: 801 254 5974
Designed, Published & Distributed by
R
By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com
iverton resident Tammy Hansen felt so strongly about special needs students benefiting from having a canine companion, she got involved and donated one to a special student at the Kauri Sue Hamilton School in Riverton. The idea came about when Hansen realized how many students at the Kauri Sue Hamilton School could benefit from the companionship of a puppy and decided to do something about it. “We have been raising dogs for a few years, and our first one was donated to us,” Hansen said. “We said from that day we would donate a puppy sometime. My husband is disabled; we have seen what a therapy support dog has done for him and decided that is what we wanted to do for a person with special needs.” Hansen contacted the school and spoke with the principal and asked her if she knew of any individual or family who could benefit from a companion dog. She also put a request on her business website and asked people to nominate a family or individual. From there, she narrowed it to a few families. “We then sent them a questionnaire asking them specific questions about owning a dog and the financial and emotional support for the life of the puppy or dog,” Hansen said. “When we received this special family and their daughter’s questionnaire, we had to make a personal visit. After that visit, we decided this family and their daughter would be the ideal family to receive Mr. Blue as a forever companion.” The recipient of the new puppy, Kemry Smith, comes from a big family, and Hansen said the love and attention for Kemry were very prevalent. “I knew then Mr. Blue was going to help each person and provide attention for each person in the family,” said Hansen. “After being with Kemry during our visit, I saw Mr. Blue calm her seizures. I saw her laugh, and (her) mom said that doesn’t happen very often.” The day of the donation, Hansen said she knew Kemry was aware that Mr. Blue was hers. “She took my finger and kept looking up at me, and I knew she was saying thank you,” Hansen said. “My family and their love and support and the effect it has had on them were priceless.” Hansen said many individuals have to wait years and can’t afford the dog or training. There are service dogs, therapy dogs, emotional dogs, companion dogs and so many more, and within each category there are many different types of dogs doing amazing things for people, specific to their individual needs. “All the puppies are well socialized with many different people, children and animals,” Hansen said. “We positively introduce all the puppies to many sounds, surfaces, textures, places, people, teeth brushing, nail care and grooming; and to different types of crate training, supervised puppy play courses and car rides to public places that allow animals.” Hansen said they have wanted to do this for a long time and have
Kemry Smith, her family and Tammy Hansen at the Riverton event. (Photo Courtesy Jordan School District)
decided that Karui Sue Hamilton is a place they will continue to support and use to give back to the community. “Kauri Sue Hamilton School is an inspiring school with a wonderful staff and administers with a beautiful vision, and all the students are angels,” Hansen said. “They do not have a PTA that helps them (with) fundraising activities, and they really look to the community for help and support.” In addition, Hansen raised enough money from generous donors to provide Mr. Blue’s new forever friend with a dog kennel, food, veterinarian care, training, food and water bowls, and much more. Hansen said the donations and support others gave in this project was more than she could have imagined. “I am just so thankful the principal at Kauri Sue Hamilton was willing to meet with me and help me with this project, and to my wonderful husband who supported me with this project,” Hansen said. “A huge thank you to Mr. Blue. I have spoken with Kemry’s mom, and Blue is a part of the family already. One day when Kemry was laying on the bed, he tucks himself under her like a pillow and let her lay on him. Blue has a heart and willingness to serve.” Those interested in helping or to learn more about the new program can visit the Tender Little Paws Facebook page. l
Thank You
to our Community Sponsors for supporting City Journals
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to inform and entertain our community while promoting a strong local economy via relevant content presented across a synergetic network of print and digital media.
free l community l papers
Page 8 | May 2018
S outh Valley City Journal
New firework regulation to reduce flammability in Herriman, officials hope By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
D
on’t light that fuse. Fireworks have new usage rules in Herriman boundaries. With the approval of House Bill 38 in the recent legislative session creating firework regulations—such as limiting when they may be discharged and increasing the penalty for infractions—on April 18, the Herriman City Council unanimously voted to ban the use of fireworks in certain areas of the city. “We do, as public safety officials, feel this is what’s in the best interests of both the safety of the public and property preservation,” Unified Fire Authority Chief Riley Pilgrim told the Herriman City Council on April 18. Calls for fire and police, he said, significantly increase during July across the Salt Lake Valley. In a given hour, calls can go from 70–80 up to 300–400, he said. “Sometimes several calls are waiting in the queue for minutes, if not 15–20 minutes before law enforcement or fire could get to each call,” Pilgrim said. Significant changes enacted by the House Bill reduced the days of firework discharging to July 2–5 and July 22–25 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (July 4 and 24 will be 11 a.m. to midnight). New Year’s Eve and the Chinese New Year’s Eve will still allow fireworks. It also increased the fine up to $1,000 for infractions. “That includes any kind of negligent, reckless conduct in and outside
the restricted areas,” Pilgrim said. “If you light a firework in an open area but it causes problems in a restricted area, you’ll still be held accountable for that.” Bush and dry grass-covered areas are prohibited areas as is anywhere within 200 feet of waterways, trails, canyons, washes, ravines or similar areas. Pilgrim, who spent several days surveying areas around the city, said one addition to the map this year will be Rosecrest Park (approximately 5600 West 13900 South). The Yukon subdivision next to Copper Mountain Middle School and Herriman High School will remain restricted, according to city documents. Councilman Clint Smith, who also serves as Draper City Fire Chief, said the aim isn’t to deter celebrations but to limit risk. “We are no strangers to the effects of these types of incidents in our area and again ask that our residents see the wisdom of putting this in place,” he said. Smith urged residents to help enforce the rules during fireworks season. While some may be disappointed at the additional limitations, Councilwoman Nicole Martin said based on her dialogue with residents last year, the general feeling was a desire to increase restrictions. “We may have swung the pendulum too far in the interest of fun and lost sight of public
A map delineating open and restricted areas for fireworks in Herriman City boundaries. (Herriman City)
safety and the fact that people are on edge,” she said. In a city with vast amounts of open space— one of Herriman’s amenities, Pilgrim said—that open space also means potentially flammable
Take The
ElevateHER Challenge
situations. Unified Fire and city officials are aiming for preservation and prevention. “One errant firework can wipe out a whole neighborhood, not to mention potentially bodily harm for somebody,” Martin said. l
UrGent Care:
Only $10 A Visit!
WITH MEMBERSHIP Are you a business leader? Join businesses across Utah in our mission to elevate the stature of women’s leadership. Take the ElevateHER Challenge and stand with other businesses as we pledge to elevate women in senior leadership positions, in boardrooms, on management teams and political ballots.
for more information:
wliut.com/challenge S outh V alleyJournal .com
Medallus Medical Membership is a simple membership program to all of our 9 clinics. Members can receive discounted medical services at $10/visit flat fee in exchange for a monthly membership fee: • $45/ individual / month • $35/ person/ month (party of 2) • $25/ person/ month (party of 3+) • $100/ month / family (cap up to 8) $20 registration fee – 12-month contract
801-810-7058 arlissf@medallus.com
AfterHoursMedical.com May 2018 | Page 9
ALL OF OUR PROVIDERS
It’s a winner: a new logo for Riverton City By Mariden Williams | mariden.w@mycityjournals.com
ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Same day and next day appointments are available.
Tina Goldsmith, MSNP
Sue Anders, MD
Jeffrey Quinn, MD
Robert Merrill, DO, MD
David Matthews, MD
Diane Heubusch, CNM, FNP
INSURANCES ACCEPTED: Select Med & Med Plus Select Value Select Care & Care Plus Select Shared Select Advantage Select Choice Select Community Care Blue Cross Blue Shield PEHP United Health Care Aetna Altius Tricare Educators Mutual And Many More
Angela Judd, MD
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT:
(801)-285-4800
801-285-4800 | www.westerngynob.com 3723 West 12600 South, Suite 350 • Riverton, Utah 84065 Page 10 | May 2018
Riverton’s old logo (Left), compared with the new (right), designed by Riverton resident Trevor Garner (Riverton City Communications)
B
ack in March, Riverton city officials hosted a public contest to design a new city logo, and on April 3, they unveiled the winning design. The new logo, created by local graphic designer Trevor Garner, features a stylized gray line drawing of the city’s own iconic Old Dome Meeting Hall and a tidy blueand-gray color scheme. The city council presented Garner with a giant $200 check as a reward for creating the winning design and thanked everybody who participated in the contest. “We had 53 submissions, and quite a range of different concepts, so I’m thankful for how much participation we got,” said Mayor Trent Staggs. The city hosted the logo design contest amid concerns that the old logo, which has served the city for about 20 years, was hard to differentiate from other Utah city logos and was too detailed and cluttered to read well from a distance or at smaller sizes. “It was a little busy; it was very hard to distinguish,” Staggs said. “In an effort to bring about a really distinguishable or identifiable logo and brand for the city, we actually put it out to the community at large.” Submissions were open for two weeks, from March 1 to March 14. Upon closing submissions, city leaders went through a multi-stage review process to whittle down the pool to the best candidates. “The elected officials kind of weighed in on their favorite designs; staff did the same, and when we had it winnowed down from those 53 to the top 10 or 12, we put that out to the public, and had almost 500– 600 people that weighed in and voted,” Staggs said. In sharp contrast to the old logo, where the city’s name is somewhat lost in a distractingly detailed vignette of idyllic Utah countryside scenery, the new design puts the city’s name front and center, with “RIVERTON” proudly proclaimed in a
bold, legible font, complete with a little river running through the O. No mountains, no little pioneer carts, no visual clutter. “This is very clean; it’s distinct; it’s Riverton, Utah,” said Councilmember Brent Johnson in a work session preceding the official logo unveiling. “There’s no doubt where it is. And it just sets us apart from all the other cities that have mountains in their logo. Eagle Mountain, Draper, Herriman, Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, Ogden—I mean, they all have mountains in their logo. What sets Riverton apart? Right now, it’s the Dome, and that has so much history behind it, from the days when the Old Dome Church was here. The nostalgia of that is brought back.” While the Old Dome Meeting Hall is not actually all that old, having been built in 2015, it was modeled on Riverton’s historic Old Dome Church, which was built in the early 1900s. “The church took the community nearly 10 years to build, an effort that is a prime example of the citizen involvement, unity and work ethic that are still found in Riverton residents today,” Communications Director Casey Saxton said in an official video. “I wasn’t really originally a fan of the Dome and having that be such a symbol for the city,” Staggs said. “But after having seen the over 53 submissions, with the vast majority having that element incorporated in the logo, and then putting it out to the citizens and seeing how many of them voted for one of those types of concepts, it really made me think again. That dome has become a real symbol of the community and of the preservation of Riverton history.” “It symbolizes that community feel that we’re really searching for. And not just community and preservation of history, but also the innovation and the ability to move forward is really apparent in the design, the font and the color selection.” l
S outh Valley City Journal
Riverton Historic Preservation Commission receives grant to boost its efforts By Mariden Williams | mariden.w@mycityjournals.com
T
he Riverton City Historic Preservation Commission has been awarded a $4,250 grant from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, according to an official Riverton City press release. The commission, recently reconstituted to conduct historic preservation efforts in the community, plans to use the bulk of the money to compile the documentation needed to submit nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. “As the commission began researching historic sites in Riverton, we realized we could use some help,” said Andy Pierucci, chair of the commission. “The grant provides us with the resources to hire a professional historic preservation consultant who will assist us with the complex process of submitting a multi-site nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.” The only site in Riverton currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places is Riverton City Hall, originally built as an elementary school in 1909. The commission will hire a professional historic preservation consultant to help with the process of nominating other sites it will consider for the National Register, but the community is welcome to help as well. Anyone interested in recommending a building or site for nomination can contact Pierucci at andypierucci@gmail.com. Many benefits
Riverton’s historic Page-Hansen general store, built in 1891. In the background you can see the Dome Church and the Riverton Elementary School—now Riverton City Hall. (Used with permission/Utah State Historical Society)
come from sites that are listed on the register, including eligibility for investment tax credits and charitable contribution tax deductions. “This grant will undoubtedly help the commission in its effort to preserve our history,”
said Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs. “It would be great for our city to have additional listings on the national historic places register, so I look forward to seeing what comes from these great efforts.” l
Continued from Front Cover...
Both her parents have been role models of hard work and perseverance. Her mom, who has a master’s degree in educational psychology, is currently working on second MA degree required for licensure. Her father taught himself English and various computer languages to become the successful computer programmer he is today. “Whatever they do, they give it their all,” Esther said. “It’s shown me that no matter what path I decide to take in life, as long as I work hard at it, I can become valuable.” Esther has worked hard at setting and accomplishing goals. “I don’t have to push her at all,” Suzanne said. “She’s really self-propelled. This year has been rough—still she’s been able to achieve so much and do amazing things in spite of that.” Esther loves European history and hopes to study international relations. Her junior year has been focused on the Advanced Placement Capstone Program, where she is taking several upper-level classes. Scott Pettit, history teacher at SAHS, said Esther is a natural leader and an example to other students. “Esther is one of those students that is very unique in every way,” said Pettit. “She doesn’t brag about her accomplishments, but she definitely displays it. When it’s her turn, she shows she has capabilities that most of her peers do not.” l
Bluffdale Arts
is excited to announce Auditions for the Broadway Musical
A positive Experience We engage concerns to make coming to the dentist enjoyable.
Celebrating the music of the Swing era of jazz (1930s–1946), including many well-known tunes by artists like Duke Ellington, William “Count” Basie, Benny Goodman and others. It received a nomination for the 2000 Tony Award for Best Musical. Songs include It Don’t Mean a Thing, Hit Me with a Hot Note and Watch Me Bounce, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, In the Mood, Cry Me a River and many more. friday, may 11 from 6 to 9pm Saturday, may 12 from 9am to noon Bluffdale City Offices – 12200 West 14400 South Ages 14 - young adult – ALL PARTS ARE OPEN (all who audition will be cast) Come prepared to sing 16 bars of an upbeat Broadway song Accompanist will be provided. There will also be a dance audition. Can’t dance? We’ll teach you!!!! 2364 West 12600 South, Suite F Riverton, UT 84065 (801) 446-5050 kevinyeagerdds.com
Performance Dates: august 2-4, 2018 Oquirrh Hills Middle School – 12949 2700 W, Riverton Questions? Contact Laura Garner: 801-680-1192 garnerc@msn.com
If You Can’t Make The Above Dates Call For An Appointment.
S outh V alleyJournal .com
May 2018 | Page 11
The city in your pocket: Riverton releases new official app By Mariden Williams | mariden.w@mycityjournals.com
The Riverton Connect app will allow city officials to send out emergency alerts and other push notifications to app users instantly, ensuring people are informed when it matters most.
T
his month, Riverton City officials are rolling out a new app to its residents. The Riverton Connect app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, is essentially a mobile version of the official city website. Officials hope it will provide residents with quick, easy access to city services, whether they’re somewhere with a computer or not. Just as on the city website, app users will be able to pay utility bills, view city news and announcements, and contact
various governmental departments. But city officials are most excited about the portion of the app dubbed “Report a Problem,” which allows residents to alert city officials about issues—such as potholes, broken sprinklers and broken traffic lights—as they encounter them, instead of waiting until they can get to a computer or call a representative. “The ‘Report a Problem’ section is really the heart and soul of the app,” said Casey Saxton, city communications director. Touching the “Report a Problem” icon prompts the user to select a problem category—for example, streets— and then branches into smaller sub-issues, such as potholes or road blockages. “All of the categories will require a location right up front, so we know where the issue is being reported.” From there, users can describe the problem, upload a photo—whatever they desire. Once someone submits the report, the app automatically forwards it to a city official qualified to deal with the problem. Have you ever wanted to report something, but been unsure who exactly to report it to? The app will take care of that for you. “As staff, we have a staff app that will send us a push notification depending on who’s assigned to that particular department when it’s been submitted,” Saxton said. “So not only will that staff member receive an email—if they’re out in a field, in a park, doing work, they’ll receive a notification right there.” Other features include a directory of contact
information for schools and other community organizations, a searchable copy of the city code, the city’s zoning map, information on current elected officials and the ability to access city meeting recordings and agendas directly from the app. It will also make it easier than ever to contact any official you need. “When you click on a phone number, it’ll open up your phone client, and then you just hit the dial button,” said Saxton. “I love the simplicity of this thing,” said Councilman Brent Johnson. “I love how clean it is. It doesn’t have a lot of squirrely-whirly stuff going on; it’s easy to navigate. I mean, if somebody can’t find what they’re looking for on this page, they probably have a little more problem than the page itself. Even I could navigate this, I think.” The app integrates seamlessly with existing features on the user’s mobile device, including native email, calendar, map and phone apps. The event calendar allows users to add desired city events to their own mobile device calendar, removing the hassle of typing in information manually. Residents can expect further features and improvements in future updates. “There is a lot of functionality to this application that we’re not going to be rolling out on day one,” said Mayor Trent Staggs. “I think we’ll have to allow our users to kind of become educated along with our staff on all of its capabilities down the road.” l
noW oPen in
South Jordan PROFESSIONAL QUALITY HANDCRAFTED LEATHER BOOTS AND SHOES Premium um customer service: • Shoe fit experts to get you in the right shoe for the job • Free lifetime care of any boot or shoe • Digital measurement for the most accurate fit • Free Industrial programs available
ENROLL NOW K-9 Top Performing Public Charter north-staracademy.com
20 OFF
$
ANY PURCHASE OF $130 OR MORE
Valid only at South Jordan location. One coupon per customer. Discounts cannot be combined. Expires 5/31/18.
801-253-6299 • 5474 W Daybreak Pkwy & Mountain View Corridor Mon-Fri 10am-7pm • Sat 10am-6pm • Sun Closed
Page 12 | May 2018
2920 W. 14000 So.
Bluffdale, UT 84065 S outh Valley City Journal
New retailers, further construction at Mountain View Village By Mariden Williams | mariden.w@mycityjournals.com
Sell Your Home, Get Superior Service, Save Thousands!!
Don’t face the tough times alone Contact the law office of corbett & gwilliam, Pllc
fRee
consultation Local Brokers/Owners Our customers come to us to save money… They come back for our service!
McOmberTeam@hotmail.com
with the attoRneys
call 801-931-6594
(801) 792-4837 Mike Michele (801) 792-4855 A 3D visualization of the eventual Mountain View Village (CenterCal Properties)
C
onstruction continues at CenterCal’s much-anticipated Mountain View Village project, which spans 85 acres along Mountain View Corridor and 13400 South. The end result will not just be a nice place to shop but also a central recreational gathering place for the community. “Riverton is growing rapidly, and we believe Mountain View Village will be a wonderful location for us to congregate to enjoy a broad range of dining options, outdoor entertainment and retail shops,” said Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs. The promise of millions of dollars in sales tax revenue, of course, is also very enticing. Phase one of the project features mainly big box national retailers and is set to open in midJune 2018. Current confirmed tenants include Harmons, Michaels, Ulta Beauty, PetSmart, T.J. Maxx, MOD Pizza, Capriotti’s, The Good Feet Store, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon. Phase two, which includes large outdoor fountains and more specialty stores and restaurants, won’t be done until fall 2019. The targeted opening day for phase one is June 14, but not set in stone yet, according to Riverton Public Works Director Trace Robinson, who gave a construction update at a work session preceding Riverton’s March 27 city council meeting. “They haven’t given us an actual opening
date yet,” said Robinson. Harmons has pushed its job fair until the end of June. Most construction efforts are currently focused on the project’s western commercial district. “There’s a lot going on out there,” said Robinson, who added that most of the underground work is done. “We’ve got all the water lines, the sewer lines, secondary waterlines—those are all in; they’re constructed.” Construction at Rose Creek, where city officials are preparing to work in some more commercial property parcels, will be a lot more expensive than originally anticipated. They should have a permit by August 2018 and hope to open bidding around October 1, but crews still need to put in a sewer line, culinary water, secondary water and storm drain lines. “When we did the estimate, we came up with about $1.6 million,” said Robinson. “The estimate, now that it’s designed and because of the federal requirements, now is about $3.2 million.” Officials hope that Salt Lake County will help to foot the bill. “I think we’ve got our funding for this year, for next year and for probably the following year,” Robinson said. “This is going to be probably the biggest project Riverton’s put out. This will probably be a $4–$5 million project by the time we’re done.” l
ONLY!
1.5%
JUST SAY NO TO 6%! FULL SERVICE LISTING COMMISSION $4,500 Savings On $300,000 Home $6,000 Savings On $400,000 Home $7,500 Savings On $500,000 Home $9,000 Savings on $600,000 Home
Including Multiple Listing Service! If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation.
WE HAVE SAVED OUR CUSTOMERS OVER $2,000,000 IN REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS IN THE LAST 15 YEARS
Aaron Scott Gwilliam AND David M. Corbett Many of our clients come to us with truly difficult challenges and burdens. You don’t have to face these tough times alone. We listen and help our clients understand their legal rights and options.
ServiceS: • Family Law • Worker’s Compensation • Personal Injury • Criminal Law • Estate Planning 10459 South 1300 West, Suite 101 South Jordan, Utah 84095
www.UtahListForLess.com S outh V alleyJournal .com
801-931-6594 cglawgroup.com May 2018 | Page 13
School safety starts with students: ‘know something, say something’ By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
C
oleen Walton admittedly is worried about the safety of her four children attending Jordan School District schools. “With the world we live in, I’m worried and want to know what’s going on with how they’re keeping them safe,” she said about the reason she attended the April 12 school safety panel where Jordan School District administrators as well as city and community leaders addressed issues of concern about keeping the district’s 53,000 students safe at their schools. Through a plethora of information and background of how district officials are trying to ensure student safety, Walton realizes it’s her turn to get involved. “I’m overwhelmed with the amount of information they presented and impressed at the range of it,” she said, adding that she feels reassured that everything is being done to keep her kids safe. “My daughter talked about the recent drill (at Riverton High School), but we don’t talk about shootings and what they should do if there is one. I need to talk to my kids.” The lockdown drill rang during a passing period instead of while students were in a class. Riverton High Assistant Principal Curtis Hagen said 2,200 students were in closed-door classrooms within 11 seconds. “We have drills every two months,” he said. “This one we did with the Unified Police so they get to know our building, the turns, hiding spots and become familiar with it.” Elementary students drill monthly, so in emergencies, they’re familiar with the procedures, said Amanda Edwards, Silver Crest principal in Herriman. Officials advised those who may pick up school children to become familiar with the various drills conducted at the schools and to know the difference of a lockout – when there is a threat outside of the school so exterior doors are locked – versus a lockdown — an intruder is inside the school — versus a shelter in place — threatening conditions outside the school, but inside, students are able to move around the building. Jordan School District spokeswoman Sandy Riesgraf said parents should keep their contact and emergency contact information updated through Skyward (a school management software) so once students can be safely released, they will receive them and know about the situation. Information also will be available through social media, she said. South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey, who has children in the district, said she recently observed an active shooter training at Bingham High conducted by South Jordan Police. “It was a privilege — and terrifying — to see it,” she said, adding that police go
Page 14 | May 2018
through intense training to prepare for emergency situations. “As parents, we should talk to our children about ‘what would I do in that situation’ as our community response team already is addressing those issues.” Students need to practice as if it is a real situation, South Jordan Police Chief Jeff Carr said. “What are they going to do and how are they going to avoid it?” he said. “How can they deny an attacker to get where A panel of city, school district and community leaders address issues of conthey are at and if they cern about keeping students safe at school. (Julie Slama/City Journals) can’t, how do you defend School Principal Bryan Leggat said that his yourself? These are issues that need to be staff, as others across the district, gets to talked about.” know students by name so the students know Communication, including student they are cared for or missed if they aren’t in messaging inside a school, is key, Riesgraf school. said. Ramsey also encouraged parents to “We know parents need a lifeline to their watch for warning signs and for them students,” she said. “We used to tell students and students to become familiar with the to put devices down, but it doesn’t work. statewide SafeUT electronic device app, What we say now is that this would be a good which provides real-time crisis intervention time to let your parents know you are OK. with counselors to youth through texting as We do ask that they don’t send video or live- well as a confidential tip message to school stream as we’ve learned it reveals tactical administrators on bullying, threats, violence positions and their approach which could and depression. jeopardize the safety of first-responders.” Superintendent Patrice Johnson said the Carr said parents can be assured there community focus is “to keep our children will be a “tremendous amount” of law safe. We need to talk to our children and enforcement once a problem stars, but make sure they’re aware of what is going on beforehand, is when police need help. to keep them safe.” “We will help you and be there in mass District facility operations manager numbers, but we need to communicate to Lance Everill ran through the district’s safety our children if they ‘know something, say and security timeline from first installing something.’ It’s OK for them to talk,” he said. analog cameras to the increased measures in Ben Jameson, who was Riverton’s response to the Columbine High shootings in South Hills Middle School principal and 1999 and Sandy Hook in December 2012. now is the district’s evaluation, research He also said that all schools have and accountability department director, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) said that students are worried they would and that security doors have been completed get in trouble by saying if they see signs of in every elementary school, and the district emotional distress — bullying, suicide, drugs is in the process of installing them in every and others — among their classmates, and middle school. There also is a districtwide they’re afraid their friend would retaliate or consistency, so as students or teachers move be angry. from building to building, they will be “We assure them they are being a good familiar with the same procedures at each friend, and in time, their friend may realize school. the best friend is the one looking out for “Our children have been born into a them,” he said. world of emergency response,” Everill said. He said that cyber-bullying is more “It’s not just violence. What our students are visible with smartphones and social media, so learning everyday in drills (can be applied to) students are a key to alerting adults about the real life.” first signs. When he was principal, Jameson Ramsey said the process is evolving, put in place an early warning system to and training is ongoing. identify students who may have attendance, “We can’t predict everything, but discipline and grade concerns so they could everything that can be done is being done,” help them before it becomes a greater issue. she said. “As a parent, I’m grateful.” l West Jordan’s Joel P. Jensen Middle
S outh Valley City Journal
How far they’ll go By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
I
t was a school musical like no other when students with significant multiple disabilities dazzled audiences with an adapted performance of “Moana.” “My favorite part is the pride and joy on the students’ faces,” said Rita Bouillon, principal at Kauri Sue Hamilton School. “I don’t see stage fright, just pure delight.” Each spring, music therapy specialist Maddie Nelson, adapts a script based on a popular movie into a school production that will highlight every student at the school—200 students aged 5–22. “The ideas she has are amazing,” said teacher Janel Van Dyke. “She thinks about each class and their capabilities and strengths and what they can do. I had some students that were great at being able to hit the drums, so that’s a skill we used in our scene.” Others showed their skill in riding adaptive bikes across the stage. Some students loved performing. Others become over-stimulated and tend to have difficulty staying on stage for the whole scene. Adapting a tool used in the classroom, teachers placed small trampolines behind wave props for students to jump on during their scene. “Jumping on the trampoline is a calming mechanism so they can be up there participating, but they’re still doing something they enjoy, and it keeps them involved,” said Van Dyke. The play featured audience interaction, providing opportunities for students to showcase physical skills. “A lot of times, we throw things into the audience,” said Nelson. “We try to show an independent skill with the kids.”
S outh V alleyJournal .com
One class set off confetti rockets during a scene with Te Ka, the lava monster. During ocean scenes, students sprayed the audience with squirt bottles. Islanders threw flower petals, and the Kakamora stepped on stomp rockets, pelting the audience with “blow darts.” “The creativity that goes into this is incredible,” said parent Rachel Farley. “I’m amazed what they can do with the kids in wheelchairs that have very little physical functioning.” Wheelchairs were turned into props like boats, waves and islands. “These kids need so much assistance, so it’s amazing that they can take what the kids can do and turn it into an asset in the play,” she said. Nelson casts actors and classes for specific scenes, taking into consideration students’ abilities. “We like to showcase each of them and what they can do and have an opportunity to bring them forward to the front of the stage,” said Nelson. One class was chosen to be villagers because they had the mobility skills to pick coconuts during their scene. “I chose them for that because I knew they would be capable of walking up steps, reaching up and grabbing something,” said Nelson. “The choreography is really based on what I think the kids are capable of.” Each student was paired with a support staff member, made up of the itinerant staff of speech, occupational and physical therapists. They assisted each actor on stage with dancing and moving around the scene and with delivering lines. Being familiar with each student, they
helped incorporate their individual skills. Actors portraying Maui, Moana and Grandmother delivered dialogue through a speech enhancement technology on iPads. Prerecorded lines spoken by voice actors played for the audience when students, with assistance from support staff, tapped the iPad screen. The Tap-toSpeak program was coordinated to play the next line of dialogue each time one of the screens was tapped. Sammie Call, who played Heihei the chicken, delivered her lines independently. She said “bawk bawk!” whenever the microphone was held in front of her. She loves chickens and told her mom she was going to play that character even before she was cast. “She played the role better than anyone could have,” said Nelson. Nelson said teachers are always very supportive of the productions, even using classroom time and budget to make props and scenery. Some classes worked on their own costumes as a class project, tie-dying and painting T-shirts. One classroom made fireballs to throw at the audience during the scene of the lava monster. “For a functional skills group, the teacher had the kids scrunch colored paper into a ball and put it into a bag,” said Nelson. Families look forward to the annual productions, proudly inviting family and friends to come see their children on stage. “There are a lot of parents that are just grateful because it normalizes their child and gives them the opportunity to have that experience,” said Nelson.
Sophia Rodriguez, portraying young Moana, is assisted by support staff during a musical number. (Jennifer Eyre /Kauri Sue Hamilton School)
Farley’s son has participated in the school’s last five productions. “It is neat for him to be involved in something bigger than just him,” she said. “I don’t think these kids would ever get an opportunity like this any other time or place. This school is amazing.” Van Dyke’s son Bayler is also a student at the school. She checked out her other children from high school to see their brother’s performance. “They loved that Bayler had his own program and that he could actually have a part,” she said. “I have experienced many different schools and programs for special needs students, and I have to say, this was by far my favorite. l
May 2018 | Page 15
Jordan School District NOW accepting
Preschool applications for 2018-19 School Year!
Registration fee of $40.00 Tuition Costs: Two Days per week $70.00 Four Days per week $140.00 Children need to be 3 or 4 on or before September 1, 2018
By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com
Preschool classrooms offered at these locations: Bastian • Blackridge • Columbia • Copper Canyon Daybreak • Foothills • JATC-South • Jordan Hills Majestic • Mountain Shadows Rosamond • Silver Crest • West Jordan
Free Preschool For Income eligible Families Grants are available for children who are 4 years old and eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2019.
Call now for more information
801-567-8510
Galactic Tag Nerf Arena in Herriman Galactic Tag is an indoor Nerf arena specializing in team building and teaching honesty and integrity. Individuals and groups can come in during our public hours without a reservation and play a variety of fun games using the Nerf blasters, bows, and swords. This is a great, family-friendly activity for 5 to 95-year-olds. Birthday parties, corporate training, or just out having fun, it’s always a great time at Galactic Tag. 13256 S. 5600 W, Herriman, UT | (385) 323-2338 | www.galactictag.com
Page 16 | May 2018
District employees become active participants in school shooting simulation
Jordan District provided local assistant principals with eye-opening training in an active shooter simulation. (Photo courtesy Caleb Olson/Sunset Ridge Middle)
L
ocal school administrators were armed and dangerous as they took the role of police officers in virtual reality active shooter scenarios. Forty Jordan School District employees, the majority assistant principals, were invited to the Utah Attorney General’s office for the simulation. The training provided a realistic experience as participants were immersed in 300 degrees of video display. “I knew it was a projection; I knew it was on a screen, but it felt super life-like,” said Caleb Olson, Sunset Ridge Middle School assistant principal. “It was about two and a half minutes, but I wouldn’t have been surprised if they’d said it was 25.” Normally used to train police officers, the simulation placed participants into the action of a school shooting, a disturbance in a parking lot, a gunman loose in a movie theater and a shooting range. The filmed scenarios adapted to participants’ reactions and to their interactive weapons, creating hundreds of different twists and turns in the action. “It was like a choose-your-own-adventure novel,” said Buddy Alger, Silver Crest Elementary School assistant principal. “You really felt like you were there; you felt like you had to make decisions and talk to people.” The assistant principals observed each other’s performance. Elk Ridge Middle Assistant Principal Spencer Campbell was surprised by some of the reactions of his colleagues. “You saw a side of them that you wouldn’t normally see,” he said. “Caleb [Olson] was more serious than I’d ever seen—usually Caleb is very funny and mellow.” Amy Adams, Riverside Elementary School assistant principal, experienced a virtual hostage situation in which she hesitated to fire her weapon. “Until I saw him shoot, I thought he was still innocent—except that meant that somebody got hurt because of my hesitation,” she said. “I have a greater appreciation for police and the types of decisions they are required to make.” Actual police officers were on-site to provide feedback about the choices administrators made and factors they had
missed. “That coaching aspect, after what really did feel like a real incident, would be invaluable to law enforcement and was really helpful for me,” said Alger. “It really helped me to slow down and evaluate how and why I make the decisions I do in all of my interactions.” Olson was inspired to consider modifying how safety drills are run at his school. “I’m not naive enough to say I’m prepared after having done two and a half minutes of training,” he said. “I realize it’s not always going to go smoothly. If something were to happen, it would not be a textbook scenario. We need to be flexible to respond.” He realized his school would be better prepared by varying some of the factors of the drills, like availability of exits, time of day and weather conditions. The experience also reinforced the importance of sticking to assigned roles during emergencies. “It was humbling to realize, in a crisis situation, what you think you might do, you don’t,” said Elk Ridge Middle Assistant Principal Michelle Kilcrease. In one virtual scenario, a teacher approached the responding officers for help. “While some people might be trying to be helpful in a crisis situation like that, it’s actually a big distraction,” said Kilcrease. “We’ve been trained on what to do, and it’s important to follow through with the training we’ve had so the officers can do their job.” Kilcrease said she is grateful for these unified emergency plans the district has implemented. All schools conduct practice drills regularly with students and local first responders. There are established protocols to address a variety of emergencies such as fire, weather, violence, earthquake, bomb threat, power outage and reunification. Jordan School District also provides in-depth emergency simulations for faculty members. Copper Canyon Elementary recently held a medical evacuation reenactment to practice working with medical first responders. Last year, an emergency simulation was staged at Alta High School, complete with actors and gory makeup. Elk Ridge Middle faculty has practiced drills with SWAT teams and has shown students a staged first-person account video reinforcing the importance of following procedure during a lockdown. “It is an unfortunate reality that school shootings happen,” said Kilcrease. “We just want to keep the kids safe.” Student safety is the ultimate goal of all the trainings, drills and simulations. Norma Villar of the Jordan District Safety Committee said they have established multiple community action board partnerships to address a variety of safety issues. “We constantly explore areas where safety can be improved,” she said. l
S outh Valley City Journal
High schools see decline in number of referees By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
The need for more officials of high school sports is increasing. More games, retirement and poor sportsmanship is making it hard to find enough replacements. (Photo dsandersonpics.com)
I
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.
S outh V alleyJournal .com
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 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 Utahbased 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
The world has gone digital. The world has gone digital.
Internet service has become essential for success.
That’s why we created Internet Essentials. Internet
Internet service has become essential for success. That’s why we created Internet Essentials. Internet and computers foraffordable income-qualified families.training Essentials is truly home internet, and computers for income-qualified families.
EssentialsSM is truly affordable home Internet, training SM
Call 1-855-8-INTERNET
$9.95 /month Call 1-855-8-INTERNET InternetEssentials.com or visit No contract or visit InternetEssentials.com No hidden fees for qualifications and more information.
for qualifications and more information.
IE.Spectator Guide.AD.indd 1
2/8/18 12:10 PM
May 2018 | Page 17
Oakwood Homes introduces OakwoodLife coming to Daybreak Resort-style living for today’s active adult buyer
SPOTLIGHT
Business Spotlights are a service offered to our advertisers to help them inform our readers about their businesses. For information on scheduling a Spotlight, please call us at 801-254-5974 or email us at ryan.casper@mycityjournals.com
O
akwoodLife is bringing to life a new development—and a new lifestyle concept—for those 55+. Located in the award-winning community of Daybreak, the new OakwoodLife neighborhood will include more than 450 homes with low-maintenance, main-level living and beautifully landscaped grounds; access to Daybreak Lake, its trails, shops and restaurants; plus, most importantly, built-in connections to an ongoing active lifestyle. “This is a ‘community within a community’ for those who want to scale down but not slow down,” said Jennifer Cooper, VP of Marketing for Oakwood Homes. “Reflecting a resort-style feel, homeowners can enjoy staying fit, being healthy, learning new skills and even volunteering, while living in a beautiful low-maintenance home, making new friendships and taking advantage of their next ‘best’ chapter in life.” Known as SpringHouse Village at Daybreak, this is the inaugural 55+ active adult community for OakwoodLife, with two additional developments planned later this year in Colorado. OakwoodLife is a division of Oakwood Homes, an award-winning private homebuilder in business for more than 26 years. Sales for SpringHouse Village begin in June but prospective homeowners can receive advance information about floorplans, homesites and pricing, as well as invitations to events and promotions by signing up on OakwoodLife’s VIP Interest List. To do so, visit www.MyOakwoodLife.com. The first VIP events for prospective homeowners are in ear-
ly May so people are encouraged to sign up soon. The central lifeblood of SpringHouse Village will be The Spring House, an amenity-rich center complete with its own Lifestyle Director, who will curate a variety of activities and classes for residents, including fitness, nutrition, finances, travel, volunteerism, DIY experiences and more. Once complete, the 10,000-square-foot Spring House will offer a state-of-the-art fitness center, movement studio, pickle ball and bocce ball courts, an outdoor pool and spa, entertaining spaces indoors and out, a fire pit and more. OakwoodLife homes are thoughtfully designed for open-concept living with spacious kitchens, large welcoming windows, main level master suites, indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, and “flex” spaces that can become guest rooms, a home office, a media room, or whatever fits a homeowner’s lifestyle. Floorplans range from 1,200 to 3,500 total square feet and all homes include energy-efficient features and smarthome technology. Landscaping and grounds maintenance is handled by an HOA. “This new resort-style community is a game changer,” noted Cooper. “With affordable low-maintenance homes, a central location along the Wasatch Front to still gather with loved ones, and planned activities and socializ-
ing, residents can choose to do as much or as little as they want. It is peace-of-mind, freedom-filled living at its best.” Studies suggest that the 55+ population struggles with three key concerns: the fear of outliving their finances, struggling with poor health and being isolated. OakwoodLife strives to ease each of these issues through its carefully designed homes and community amenities. SpringHouse Village offers an entirely new rendition of the affordable, carefree, active, lock-and-leave lifestyle many homeowners seek. For more information, and to be included on the VIP Interest list, visit www.MyOakwoodLife.com. l
13249 S. Redwood Rd Riverton, UT 84065
801.651.2300
Your Family • Our Family • His Family Sunday Service with Holy Communion Sunday 9:00 am Bible Study/Sunday School to follow at 10:15
Vacation Bible School June 25-28 Contact Sue Walker to sign up: 801-580-9318
Now enrolling students for the fall school year, grades K-4th 801-580-9318
www.holytrinityut.org Page 18 | May 2018
S outh Valley City Journal
S outh V alleyJournal .com
May 2018 | Page 19
Baird takes over at Summit Academy By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
MiSSiON STATeMeNT:
To advance community, business, and civic-related interests to ensure continued improvement in the way of life. viSiON STATeMeNT:
Through volunteerism and leadership, our members bridge community and business—together we are stronger. BeNeFiTS OF MeMBerSHiP:
Resources, Networking, Education and Advocacy. SUSTAiNiNG PArTNerS: • Riverton Hospital • Jordan Valley Medical Center • Bluffdale City • Riverton City • Herriman City • The City Journals
CONTACT: Susan Schilling 801-280-0595 susan@swvchamber.org
CHAMBER NEWS Welcome the following new members to the Chamber: Galactic Tag, Danial Dew Farm Bureau Financial Services and Huntington Learning Center South Jordan
Thanks to the following for renewing: Jordan Valley Medical Center, BioLife, Marc Drew AXA Financial Advisor, Sagewood, University Federal Credit Union, Crystal Clean Carwash, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, SLCC, Wasatach Allergy & Asthma, The UPS Store, Legal Shield, Fish Window Cleaning, One Stop Insurance and Megaplex Events. Welcome Galactic Tag to Herriman. Galactic Tag is an indoor Nerf arena specializing in team building and teaching honesty and integrity. Individuals and groups can come in during our public hours without a reservation and play a variety of fun games using the Nerf blasters, bows, and swords. This is a great, family-friendly activity for 5 to 95-year-olds. Birthday parties, corporate training, or just out having fun, it’s always a great time at Galactic Tag. 13256 S. 5600 W, Herriman, UT, (385) 323-2338, www.galactictag.com.
The new Summit Academy boys basketball coach is Jeff Baird. He has 24 years of experience with some of the best coaches in the state of Utah. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Baird)
Also, welcome Salt City Sweet Shop. Salt City Sweet Shop officially opened it’s doors in February of 2018, however this is not the first venture of owner Deborah Drew. Her original store is the well- known Old Town Sweet Shop in Temecula, California, which she sold when she decided with her family to move to Utah. What started out as just a retail venture has now become a passion that their dedicated team is delighted to share with you. They’re proud to produce amazing products and look forward to continuing our work for years to come! Stop by at 5136 West 13400 South.
Congrats to the local heroes who were honored at Knight of Heroes Volunteer of the Year: Denise Christiansen Business Woman of the Year: Claudia Anderson Business Man of the Year: Reverend Al Borcher Small Business of the Year: Nothing Bundt Cakes Large Business of the Year: Intermountain Riverton Hospital Right Place Hero: Patricio Dantes Prestigious Community Leader: Travis Bonino Unified Police Department—Riverton: Officer Carrie Rigby Bluffdale Police Department: Sergeant Shane Taylor, Corporal Zach Robinson, Corporal Nick Stidham,Corporal Jared Chuchran, Officer Jason Goode Unified Fire Authority: Captain Dan DeVoogd
UPCOMING EVENTS
Unified Police Department—Herriman: Detective Myers, Officer Olzack Bluffdale City Fire Department: Captain Tom Jones, Firefighter Dustin Fowkes, Paramedic Aaron Whitmill, Paramedic Dexter Schiers
FirST FriDAY: SPeeD NeTWOrKiNG Friday, May 4, 8 to 10 am FREE with RSVP – Megaplex Theater in the District
eMiNeNce BreAKFAST Monday, May 21, 7:30 to 8:30 am
swvchamber.org Page 20 | May 2018
FREE with RSVP –Riverton Hospital, Riverton classroom
A
new head basketball coach is set to take over at Summit Academy High School. Jeff Baird has been hired as the Bears’ new boys basketball coach. He will be replacing the retiring Evric Gray. “I am not sure what to expect yet at Summit,” Baird said. “I know we have a pretty young team coming back next year. That will be fun to see how we can grow and build. I hope that we will really be good defensively, and I want us to play very unselfishly on offense. Those are always my top priorities as a coach.” Baird comes to Summit Academy with 24 years of experience working as an assistant coach to some of the best high school coaches in the state of Utah. Most recently he spent two years on the bench at Brighton High School with Garrett Wilson. He also coached at Judge Memorial High School with Dan DelPorto and the winningest coaches in state history, Jim Yerkovich, who amassed 634 victories in 44 years at Judge. He won three state championships and was nationally recognized for his team values. “I like to have my team play hard-nose man-to-man defense and pass the ball around on offense,” Baird said. “I have been lucky to work under three great coaches. At my previous schools, I have done everything that could be done. I ran camps, coached development teams, and did offseason conditioning and skill work.” The core values that Baird discussed with the team at his recent meet-and-greet include four principles: being in the community
representing the school; being in the classroom actively participating; giving complete effort on the court; and becoming a great teammate. “At Judge, we had what we called a ‘we’ philosophy that I bring with me,” he said. “We found that if you can devote yourself to something bigger than yourself, that is really how you find happiness, whether it is a team or church or country. When the players become unselfish through athletics, it will become easier when they are in the real world.” Gray stepped down in March to pursue other interests. His tenure include the school’s first state championship in 2016 when they finished 23-4. He won 87 games and lost 61 in his six years as head coach. The team also won two region championships. This past season, the team finished with a 13-9 overall record in second place in Region 13. Isaiah Green led the team in scoring by averaging 14.6 points per game. Current senior Jay Gilson, a 6-foot-7inch forward, signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Pierce College in Washington. He averaged 10 points per game and was the Bears’ leading rebounder. Baird hopes to encourage the younger students at the Summit Academy feeder schools to continue their education at the high school. “One of the things that impressed me and drew me to Summit was the importance of academics,” he said. “As an English teacher, I know the classroom is very important.” l
S outh Valley City Journal
Mustang hockey optimistic about the future By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
The Herriman varsity hockey varsity team and its board members have organized a solid base for the program to continue to prosper. (Photo courtesy Ryan Nelson)
T
he foundation for a successful hockey program has been set for a team considered still in its infancy. Herriman hockey President Ryan Nelson set out seven years ago to establish a team where his sons could represent their high school and play the game they love. “I started Herriman hockey when my son was in eighth grade,” Nelson said. “I played high school sports, and I knew what it meant to represent my school, so I found a bunch of kids that lived in Herriman and played hockey that wanted the same thing. We formed our own team. Long term, I wanted to build a foundation to keep this going.” The Mustangs are built slightly differently than other teams in the area. A board of dedicated parents maintains the administrative part of the organization and leads the team. As president, Nelson organized each board member’s responsibilities, including advertising, finance, rules and state liaison. The program has grown to four teams and 66 players. This summer, the Mustangs have seventh-grade, eighth-grade, junior varsity and varsity teams. In most years, the number of summer players decreases. The organization structure has allowed the players to receive coaching with similar styles long before they reach the varsity level. Nelson said this would cultivate the team’s playing style and foster success. Brandon Wright recently stepped down as board vicepresident (his son is graduating). He had been with the program for four years coaching and helping with sponsorships for the team. Jeremy Weiss has been introduced to take his place. Weiss grew up in Toronto, Canada, and played junior hockey in Canada. He eventually played and coached at BYU and is a certified USA master coach (highest coaching level in USA hockey). He also runs a full-service hockey development school, Weiss Tech Hockey.
S outh V alleyJournal .com
“I have used his training techniques, and I found out he (Weiss) lives in Herriman,” Nelson said. “We (the hockey board members) wanted someone that wants this to succeed as much as we did. That is an advantage to us. He will be able to take over our coaching and player development. The younger teams will all learn the same systems.” The administration of a high school hockey program can build a base for the team to be successful. The board makes decisions on coaching staff and helps it maintain a consistent level. “With hockey, that is one of the difficulties to maintaining consistency across the board,” Nelson said. “Coaches come and go, and you never know what we will get.” The team won three games last season, beating Alta twice and Sky Canyon once, but Nelson said they played competitively in several games. “It was an honestly a rough season,” he said. “Our program has been growing each year. We have been in division one, which is the top level high school league. It is an honor to be thought of as a good program, but we are still a new program. So, we struggled to win games sometimes, but we played several close games against some of the best teams in the state.” The Mustangs won the division 2 state championship in 2016. Team members had to rally around one another, as they faced off-ice issues. Two of the team’s players passed away unexpectedly this spring. “We have had to take things a day at a time,” Nelson said. “The kids have really come together and talked with each other. We have had counselors and talked about getting help. We do not understand why things happened the way they did, but we love these boys and want them to come together as a team. We want us to stay together and work through all of this.” l
Carpe Di End
Gain peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of your way.
Helping Families Heal for Over 130 years
4 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE WASATCH FRONT Larkin Mortuary 260 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (801) 363-5781
Larkin Sunset Lawn 2350 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 582-1582
Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 S.) • Sandy, UT 84092 (801) 571-2771
Larkin Mortuary Riverton 3688 West 12600 South Riverton, UT 84065 (801) 254-4850
Call For Your
FREE
Personal Wishes Organizer
801-363-5781
LarkinMortuary.com May 2018 | Page 21
Birthday Shopping May is a month of celebration for my family. There’s my birthday, my dad’s birthday, my friend’s birthday, my parent’s anniversary, and, of course, Mother’s day. I love celebrating other people’s birthdays and take time to find the best gift to surprise them. You know who doesn’t like celebrating birthdays? My wallet. During the past few years of extravagantly celebrating birthdays, I’ve picked up a few tricks to make my wallet happier. Let’s start with online shopping. I always shop online: it’s easier to find that perfect personalized gift in cyberspace than it is at the local shopping mart. I’ll usually start (I’ll admit it) with some social media stalking. I’ll go through the birthday person’s feed and see if there’s anything they have been really into recently, or there might even be a post explicitly telling friends what to get them for their birthday. Once I have a good idea of what to get the birthday person, or at least what theme to go with, I’ll start searching. If the birthday person made it easy on me and posted a wish list, I’ll start comparing prices online. Usually, the same item can be bought for cheaper on specific websites, or provide free shipping. I use Google Chrome as my browser so I use an extension that will compare prices for me. If I’m looking at an item on a website, the extension might automatically find the same item cheaper somewhere else. If it does, a small pop up will appear in the corner of my
by
CASSIE GOFF
screen telling me it found a better deal. There are all kinds of coupon and price comparison extensions to download on Chrome. They’re amazing. I never check-out online without a coupon. I subscribe to a handful of list serves that will send me sales and coupons. I’m always thinking ahead when I receive those emails. If I see a crazy discount on an item I think one of my friends will love, I purchase it then and wait until their birthday, or Christmas, whichever one comes first. Additionally, I always search for coupon codes. If you Google “store name” coupon codes, you’ll get hit with a bunch of websites providing coupon codes. I use Retail Me Not and Deals Cove, just to name a few. My last tip for online shopping is to leave items
sitting in the cart. If you have an email linked to the site you are shopping on, you’ll usually get an email reminding you that an item is in your cart (as if you had forgotten). The site will usually send a 10-20 percent coupon code to inspire you finish the transaction. This requires patience though, since these emails usually won’t show up in an inbox for a day or two. If you don’t want to go online shopping, personalized gifts are always great options. I love making personalized cakes for my birthday people. They’re fun, tasty, and generally inexpensive. You can buy baking supplies in large quantities and use them for many different occasions. I use the same tactic for party supplies as well. I love to surprise my birthday people by decorating their car or home or workplace. I have bags full of streamers and balloons that I buy in quantity. Lastly, if you’re not like me but like many of my friends, you can opt out of receiving gifts on your birthday altogether. Instead, request the money that would be spent on your gift to go towards a donation. Facebook has a specific invite for this: you can invite your friends to donate your birthday gift money to a charitable cause. I have been invited to donate to The Humane Society, the Alzheimer’s Association, Cancer Societies, the World Wildlife Fund, etc. There are hundreds of nonprofits to choose from which this social media platform has listed. l
One per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 5/31/18.
PUBLIC NOTICE The annual report of the Foothold Foundation is available for inspection by written request by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after the publication of this notice, by writing to the principal administrator, Richard Beckstrand at: The Foothold Foundation P.O. Box 712320 Salt Lake City, Utah 84171-232
(385) 237-3186 5398 W Daybreak Parkway B1 •South Jordan
Pub. South Valley Journal May 1, 2018
SOUTH VALLEY
Buy One Get One
FREE
Riverton 801-254-7727 1738 W 12600 S Herriman 801-987-3607 5522 W 13400 S (Formerly Dry Cleaning Express)
ON ANY COMFORTER OR LARGE BLANKET Expires 5/31/18
mrlecleaners.com
free CaCtus Blossom With Purchase Of Adult Entrée Not valid with any other offers. Valid only at Riverton location. Expires 5/31/2018.
12556 South Rhetski Lane, Riverton Call Ahead Seating: 801-253-8600
Buy 1 Donut Get 1
Free
Equal or Lesser Value
THE PATH TO SUCCESS
$5 00 OFF
STARTS WITH US
After Class Tutoring
50% OFF first session
258 E 12200 S Draper, Utah 84020 801-878-4105 | afterclasstutoring.com
Page 22 | May 2018
Pack & Ship
Combined Service $15 Minimum. Expires 5/31/18
VEtERaN oWNED & oPERatED 5414 W Daybreak Pkwy C-4 South Jordan, UT 84009 Phone: 801-254-6600 Fax: 801-996-3949
$5 0ff $25 Or More Limit 1 per table. Expires 5/31/18.
801-446-6644 www.tusharexpress.com 1078 West 10400 South • South Jordan, UT 84095
PUBLIC NOTICE The annual report of the Odyssey Foundation is available for inspection by written request by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after the publication of this notice, by writing to the principal administrator, Eric O. Roberts at: The Odyssey Foundation P.O. Box 712320 Salt Lake City, Utah 84171-2320 Pub. South Valley Journal May 1, 2018
S outh Valley City Journal
Hold on Tight
Life
Laughter AND
by
PERI KINDER
SOUTH VALLEY
Toddlers are draining. They’re exhausting, demanding, messy and literally shaking with energy. When my kids were little, I was tired all the time. I’d fall asleep at stoplights and dream of the day I could sleep without someone’s little foot stuck in my ear. The next decade passed by in a blur of softball games, dance recitals, science fairs, birthday parties and happy family activities. It’s a montage of smiling faces and sunshine. Little did I know, our happy family time was waning. I didn’t realize I was stuck on a roller-coaster, slowly clicking my way to the first steep drop. A gentle “Clickity-clack, clickity-clack” starts to get louder as the coaster moves closer to the top of the hill until suddenly I’m up so high and afraid to look down. Once a daughter turns 13, the coaster’s brakes release and you freefall into a death spiral, an upsidedown loop, a backwards spin over the rails, and a straight-down drop that moves your stomach into your ribcage. You get whiplash from changing directions. There’s lots of screaming. There might be some brief, quiet moments but only because you’re steadily climbing back to that first steep drop. Clickity-clack, clickity-clack. You recognize the parent of a teenage daughter because their teeth are clenched and their fists so tightly clasped they’ve lost all blood flow to their fingers. They’re currently experiencing a 7 G-force thrill ride, Teenage Terror Tornado, and they can’t get off for at least six years. Other than being an alligator midwife or snake milker, there’s no job more dangerous or thankless than being the mother of a teenage daughter. Moms
PROFESSIONALS
Value Brick and Masonry Work
Brick and Block Work Insurance Repair Chimney and Mailbox Repair
Call Grant at 801-254-7697 YARD SERVICES
Affordable Yard Care / Tree Trimming & Removal Flower Beds, Hedges, Railroad Ties, Mulching, Sod, Mowing, Concrete Senior Discounts
Call Dan:
801-518-7365
LAWNCARE SERVICES G.S. Lawncare Service 24 Years Experience
Spring Yeard Clean Up Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Aeration, Power Raking, Sprinker Repair Reasonable Prices! 801.916.5463 or 801.758.1475
S outh V alleyJournal .com
PLACE AN AD: Call
801-254-5974 GARAGE DOORS
A PLUS GARAGE DOORS
Service Available 24/7 Certified Experts 100% Warrantied
801-260-2030
VEHICLES WANTED
Gumby’s Auto Parts We’ll buy your non-running, wrecked or broken car, truck or van.
(801) 506-6098
and 14-year-old girls get embroiled in death-to-the-enemy exchanges on a daily basis. Everything becomes a battle and exclamation points abound. Teenage Mutant Ninja Daughter: I was late for school again!!! Harried Mother: You slept in. TMND: Why didn’t you wake me up???!!!! HM: I tried to wake you up for 30 minutes. TMND: I was tired!!!!! HM: You should go to bed earlier. TMND: I’m not an old lady like you!!! At this point, the mom stops talking because she’s ready to punch a hole in the refrigerator. She’s endured slammed doors, rolled eyes, super-black eyeliner, sulkiness, unexpected anger, crop tops and shrill yelling. I speak from experience, both as a former teenager and the mother of four teenage daughters. As a teen, I wrote my mom a few letters explaining how much I hated her. She wrote me one right back. I lied, snuck out of the house, refused to attend church, yelled at my siblings and changed into sexy tops after I left the house for school. Somehow, my mom didn’t kill me, for which I am endlessly grateful. My own daughters had their share of teenage drama. I’d often go to bed at night wishing for a lightning both to hit me in the head. I’d have been
Bounce Houses Bounce Crazy Party Rentals
20 Styles to Choose from Water, Non-Water & Bubble Bouncers Complete Set Up and Take Down Other Rentals: Tables, Chairs, Canopy
Call Amanda: 385-299-3383
www.bounce-crazy-llc.business.site
CONCRETE WORK
Reasonable Prices, Quality Work, Prompt Service Flat work, Driveways, Patios, RV Pads, Sidwalks, Etc.
Call Dan.: 801.518.7365 TREE SERVICES
INTERMOUNTAIN TREE EXPERTS
Removals . Trimming . Pruning Licensed and Insured / 15 Yrs Experience
“It’s worth your time to call!”
801-244-3542
YARD CARE
ROOFING
Mr. Mow It All
Will cut your lawn this year! Mow / Edge / Trim – Weekly Service Call or Text Gary
801-860-2260
Dependable Call for Free Estimate
FREE ESTIMATES
801-449-9875
All types of roofs
$650 OFF any reroof over 2,000 sq. ft.
perfectly fine with that. Sudden death often felt easier than years of teenage moodiness. Now, each of my daughters have a daughter of their own. I watch as they deal with the everyday calamities that must be dealt with when you have a daughter including mood swings, swearing and bathroom bawling, and the daughters have their issues, too. But occasionally, a daughter would snuggle up to me, tell me she loved me and ask how my day was. She’d hold my hand and look interested for about 10 seconds before asking, “Can I have $50?” Clickity-clack. Clickity-clack. l
FENCING
AJ Fencing
20+ Years Experience Licensed and Insured All types of Fencing Installs and Repairs Free Estimates
801.471.9688
Automotive Services
LANDSCAPING
All In One
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SPRING FULL YARD CLEAN-UP & HAUL, 20% OFF, IF SCHEDULED BY MARCH 31ST Also Schedule Aeration and Power Raking – licensed and insured –
DAVE at 801-455-6705 HOME REPAIRS
Home Services Randy’s Tire and Muffler Handy Electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting,
Complete Auto Repair & Service Manager Owned and Operated Serving Bluffdale/South Valley for 3 Generations 14250 S Redwood Rd 801-254.9971
bathrooms & kitchens remodeled…
RandysTireAndMuffler.com
NO JOB TOO SMALL Mark Landers 801-641-9644
FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS
Lawn & Landscaping
OLYMPUS ROOFING
801.887.7663 SERVING WASATCH FRONT SINCE 1973
801.867.7800 greg@stronglandscape.com
Professional Lawn Care Services Mowing, Sprinkler Install and Repair Custom Landscaping 17 Years Experience, Licensed & Insured
LAWN SERVICES
Roofing
PRO LAWN MAINTENANCE
On Call Roofers
IN BUSINESS 35 YEARS!
Spring Aeration, Weekly Lawn Maintenance
Spring Clean-ups . FREE Estimates
801-550-6813 or 801-347-1238
30+ Years of Experience All Types of Roofing and Gutters Residential and Commerical www.OnCallRoofingInc.com
Call Now: 801-857-1727
May 2018 | Page 23
ECRWSS
SPOTLIGHT
World-Class Eye Care in Utah at the Moran Eye Center
Local Postal Customer
Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Riverton, UT Permit #44
Business Spotlights are a service offered to our advertisers to help them inform our readers about their businesses. For information on scheduling a Spotlight, please call us at 801-254-5974 or email us at ryan.casper@mycityjournals.com
When it comes to vision care—from eye exams to complex diagnoses and surgeries— Utahns have a distinct advantage. The John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah is one of the country’s leading eye care facilities, serving patients at its campus location and 10 satellite clinics. Moran is home to more than 50 physicians who provide comprehensive care in nearly all vision care subspecialties. The exceptional care they provide ranks among the nation’s best: a 2017 Ophthalmology Times survey of top ophthalmologists ranked Moran’s clinical care at No. 10 in the nation. Ophthalmic specialists and optometrists see patients at all Moran locations, but the Midvalley Health Center—just north of Fashion Place Mall—is our headquarters for LASIK/PRK vision-correcting procedures by top surgeons
who operate in a spacious, easily accessible suite with the latest technologies. Patients may request free screenings and consultations to learn more about these procedures and to find out which option best suits their needs. As the largest clinical care and research facility between Michigan and California, Moran is also a major referral center. To fulfill the growing need for specialty vision care in the Intermountain West, Moran has added several new physicians. Most recently, Douglas Marx, MD, joined Moran to provide pediatric oculoplastic care related to cancer and other eye socket and eyelid abnormalities, including reconstructive surgery and congenital defects. In addition, Moran has more than doubled the size of its pediatric clinic and opened a fourth surgical suite and state-of-the-art pharmacy. Cataract surgery to replace the eye’s
natural clouded lens is one of the safest and most common operations in the U.S. today. Moran offers a variety of proven surgical and lens options that help eliminate the need for eye glasses after surgery. These options can enhance driving, reading, or both—including the ability to correct irregular vision due to astigmatism. l
Moran Eye Center by the Numbers Moran employs over 500 people and conducts more than 142,000 patient visits and 7,000 surgeries annually. Its 15 research labs are working to translate discoveries into new treatments.
giving back Guided by the belief that “no person facing a blinding disease or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding, or treatment,” Moran’s Global Outreach Division works to eliminate curable blindness by sustainably expanding access to eye care in developing countries around the globe. In Utah, the division provides charitable care to thousands in need through twice-yearly free surgery days and regular trips to the remote Navajo Nation.
Moraneyecenter.org; 801-581-2352
A Salt Lake Doctor’s Controversial Confession And How It Could Directly Affect You
Dear friendOver the past decade, I’ve been somewhat known as “the guy that sends out those flyers with his kids on them”. Whenever I do, my friends love to joke about it. I don’t mind, but my past flyers don’t “tell all “or as they say “that’s only a part of the story”. You see, new information has come out and new technology has been developed that has helped so many people eliminate pain without taking pills or shots. Before I explain, let me tell you about something that changed my life forever ...19 years ago, my beautiful wife Suzy was pregnant with our first child. As time passed, Suzy started looking like a cute little pregnant mom. The problem however, was so did I. At first, we just laughed about my weight gain. I didn’t feel bad as long as I just avoided mirrors. After Suzy had baby Stockton, she started running to get in shape. She quickly lost her original weight and more. Not me though!!! I was still up 35 lbs and FEELING IT. Run!?!? “I should run.” I gave it a try, but my knees and my low back were hurting so much that I quit... After popping ibuprofen, my friend told me to see his doctor. I was skeptical, but... Here’s what happened… The doctor did an exam, took some X-rays, and “adjusted” my
Most People DON’T WANT to see a Chiropractor that uses gimmicks or unscientific ways of practicing. Most people DON’T WANT to take drugs to just cover up pain without fixing the cause. I THINK MOST PEOPLE DO WANT to know what is wrong and if the doctor can really help. Most people WANT an honest skilled doctor that has experience, who is friendly, has a great staff, a nice office, top-of-theI’ve been in practice for 16 years now and I’ve been blessed to line technology, and is affordable with or without insurance. work with thousands of delighted patients. However, I still see As far as Confessions go, I don’t heal or “cure” anybody from so many good people just endure pain. But I get it, with so many anything. What I do is carefully remove pressure on spinal nerves, gimmicks and opinions out there, I would be skeptical too! Let’s help muscles to relax, help bad Spinal discs, and help you shed face it… extra weight. Only then, amazing Dr. YOU does the real work and Most People DON’T WANT to see a doctor a ton of times or only your body heals or “cures” itself! Back pain disappears, headaches stop, Sciatica is gone, neck stiffness leaves… feel good for 20 minutes after treatment. spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt. I got some serious relief, but would pain just come right back? The doctor recommended a couple more treatments and sure enough, when I tried to run again, I felt great… I HAD NO PAIN. I was so impressed, that I decided to go chiropractic school myself. I lost the extra 35 lbs. I became a Personal Trainer, a Strength & Conditioning specialist... and I just finished my 50th marathon.
Complete Spinal Exam (X-rays if needed)
& 2 pain relieving Treatments
for only $27($293 Value)
This is WHY the office, equipment, protocols, and my staff come together to Help YOU. We help you know what is wrong, if I can help...How long care will take and any costs. In addition to Chiropractic, we have the LiteCure Class IV Deep Tissue Laser and The DRX Spinal Decompression for disc problems and toughest pr. We are on most insurance including Aetna, Altius, Blue Cross, Cigna, Deseret Mutual, Educators Mutual, IHC Select Med, PEHP, UHC, and others. I have affordable cash plans. And Regardless of fault, Auto Injuries are 100% Covered by Auto Insurance. When you call to schedule your visit, you will receive a Complete Spinal Assessment and 2 Pain Relieving Treatments for only $17 ($297 Normal Price). My assistant’s name is Linda. We are Elite Performance Health Center. We are located at I-15 and Bangerter Hwy (13552 S. 110 W.). Don’t hesitate to call our office. The number is 801-302-0280 ... Thank you.
–Matthew D. Smith, D.C. CSCS Chiropractic Physician
P.S. I am also extending this offer to one family member for only $7.
Auto Injuries are 100%
covered by Auto Insurance.
888-yoUr-CArE (888-968-2273)
www.elite-spinal-care.com
DRX 9000