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FIGHT THE GROWING ALZHEIMER’S CRISIS through the ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ By Lawrence Linford | Lawrence@mycityjournals.com “Can I tell you a joke? Why do we lose our memory?” asks Karolyn Avery. “So we can die with a clear conscience.” Bubbly, charming and the mother of three, Avery was diagnosed three and a half years ago with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease shortly before her 65th birthday. “I thought I was doing a good job of hiding it,” said Avery of her early memory lapses. “I would write little notes to myself as reminders. I remember at work I’d see someone at the end of the hall and I’d walk down to tell them something, but then I couldn’t remember their name.” Eventually Avery’s boss told her some coworkers had concerns about her memory and urged her to take time off to find out what was wrong. It was then Avery was diagnosed. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory and cognition. As it advances it develops into dementia: memory loss and/or other forms of mental decline so severe it interferes with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia afflicting 60 to 80 percent of sufferers. Fighting Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association’s Utah Chapter is organizing the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” on Sept. 15 at the Utah State Capitol to raise awareness and funds for care and research. The Utah Chapter will also organize walks throughout the state over the next few months including in Park City on Sept. 8 and South Jordan on Sept. 22. While the risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases as people age particularly after 65, “it’s not a normal part of aging,” said Kate Nederostek, program director at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Utah Chapter, “and there are ways to reduce your risk of developing the disease.” There is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet and no drugs that slow or stop the disease which is eventually fatal. However, research for a cure and better treatments is ongoing and the disease affects everyone differently: people can live from four to 20 years after diagnosis. A concern for everyone “Everybody needs to be concerned about Alzheimer’s,” said Nederostek. “It’s the most costly disease in our country and it may in the future bankrupt our Medicare and Medicaid systems that everyone’s tax dollars are paying for.” The trends in Alzheimer’s are alarming. From 2000 to 2015 Alzheimer’s deaths increased 123 percent and Alzheimer’s is now the sixth leading cause of death in the nation. While it’s estimated that 5.7 million in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s, that number is projected to reach 14 million by 2050. An estimated $277 billion will be spent on care for Alzheimer’s and other dementias this year — nearly double the annual
Participants at the 2017 “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” in Salt Lake City. (Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Utah chapter)
economic output of Utah — with annual expenses projected to be as high as $1.1 trillion by 2050. In Utah, 31,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s and that population is expected to rise to 42,000 — an increase of 36 percent, one of the fastest rates in the nation — by 2025. Early signs and symptoms “I was so nervous about what it could be that I made a list of all the possibilities,” said Avery before her appointment with her doctor about her memory problems, “and that really calmed me.” One of the most common signs of early Alzheimer’s is forgetting newly learned information. Other signs are forgetting important dates and events, repeating oneself and increasingly relying on memory aids like notes (visit www.alz.org for a longer list and other valuable information about Alzheimer’s and other dementias). “If people notice any signs of Alzheimer’s we definitely rec-
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ommend they see their primary care doctor,” said Nederostek. “People sometimes assume that memory loss is a normal part of aging, but that’s not necessarily so and they should definitely get it checked out.” Memory problems can also be caused by other potentially easily treatable factors including medications, vitamin deficiencies or other issues not related to Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Studies show that early and accurate diagnoses of Alzheimer’s or other dementias result in better outcomes for patients. Several caregivers and Jeremy Cunningham, public policy director at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Utah chapter, emphasized a major advantage of early diagnosis: early in the disease one can still make important decisions about their future including end-of-life decisions and other legal decisions. Another advantage is being able to record priceless memories before the disease takes that ability away. Continued on page 5...
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Night Out at Fairmont Park brings community and law enforcement together By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com
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uesday, Aug. 7, marked the 35th annual National Night Out. Every year, millions of neighbors take part in this tradition of bringing communities and their law enforcement together. Several neighborhoods across the Salt Lake valley participated. This year’s event in Sugar House was another Night Out at Fairmont Park. The evening was bustling with hundreds of neighbors interacting and talking with local police and fire department personnel in a fun summer park setting. There was live music provided by Columbia Jones, bicycle and book giveaways, exotic birds to hold, and giant board games. A few candidates for upcoming elections were present as well. There were many families that came out for the event, walking or biking from their homes. “This is my first time attending,” Sugar House resident Talisa Black said. “My kids go the Boys & Girls Club that’s right next door, and they had advertised it there. It’s been really fun, and I appreciate that everything is free. We just walked here. It’s been cool to see the Police
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Explorers too, which I didn’t know about.” Salt Lake City Police Department’s Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a specialized group for young men and women ages 14 to 20. Most of the young Explorers intend to go onto the training academy and become career police officers or personnel. They walked around the park as well, explaining their program and what they like about it. A few teens were stationed near the pond helping kids cast a fishing pole. Salt Lake Mayor Jackie Biskupski was there for the first part of the evening, as well as Chief of Police Mike Brown. They were making appearances at various Night Out gatherings across the city. Brown tossed a small football back and forth with a teenage boy before getting a picture taken with him. Various police officers mingled with neighbors and each other, a rare occasion for all to just hang out. Some of them planned to stop by a couple other neighborhood gatherings that evening and look forward to the night every year. “The part I enjoy most is watching the hard
work of the community come together,” Detective Josh Ashdown said. He is SLCPD Community Intelligence Unit’s District 7 representative. “This is an event that connects neighbors to neighbors and the city with people it serves. Sugar House really has a great number of active residents who dedicate themselves to making the area better.” This year marked the second year a Night Out gathering took place on the east side of Salt Lake. The Sugar House Community Council is the main organizer of the event, and was on hand giving out Sugar House Night Out T-shirts. City Council member for District 7, Amy Fowler, was also there to answer any questions and toss around Frisbees with folks. Everyone involved hopes to make it even bigger and better next August. “This year seemed to go very well,” Ashdown said. “A great team of people from the community pulled together to create a great event. This time went better than last, and I think each year will be an improvement.” l
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Treatments “I told myself whatever the doctor tells me to do I’ll do it. If he tells me to stand on my head I’ll stand on my head,” said Avery with a laugh. Avery’s doctor recommended an exercise regimen. Some studies show exercise and cognitive stimulation provide some cognitive benefit for people suffering with Alzheimer’s dementia (for more information visit the “Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Facts and Figures” publication on www.alz.org). “There are a few medications to treat the cognitive symptoms of the disease,” said Nederostek, “that might help with the confusion, disorientation, mood and personality changes. We currently don’t have a way to prevent, slow or cure the disease.” Reducing your risk of developing Alzheimer’s “We have an education campaign called ‘10 ways to love your brain,’” said Nederostek, “which are ways to reduce your risk of cognitive decline. That includes a heart healthy diet, exercise, watching your cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol, stimulating your brain and staying socially active,” said Nederostek (for a full list visit www. alz.org). Nederostek said those are ways to reduce your risk, but added, “We don’t have that magic formula that will prevent the disease. But with research we’re getting closer and closer.”
Caregiving “You’ve got to go into it with an open mind,” said Mauri Ulmer. Ulmer has been taking care of her mother suffering with advanced dementia for several years. “Having a support group is so important, whether it’s family or not, both are helpful.” “Unpaid family caregivers of people with dementia are the largest workforce in America,” said Nederostek. As Alzheimer’s worsens the person suffering requires more and more help while becoming less communicative. This can take an increasing strain on the caregivers, very often family, helping to support their loved one. Ron Rice took care of his father Jim, a former army man and salesman, who suffered from dementia for the last several years. Jim Rice passed away recently at age 87. “You have to get creative,” said Rice. “I tried to find things that he enjoyed and played on them. The biggest mistake people make is they fail to accept that their loved one has changed. He or she is a different person now, and you have to find ways to adapt.” Rice talked about the importance of music and memory and said a woman at his father’s memory care facility had stopped speaking but would sing when the right music was played. “As aggravating and frustrating as it can be to care for someone with dementia, they’re doing their best,” said Ulmer. “It must be so frightening to go through what they’re going through.”
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eliable water quality data is critical to understanding the overall health of our watershed, specifically how development and other landscape-altering activities can impact the health of our streams. To gain a better understanding of water quality data and trends, Salt Lake County’s Watershed Planning & Restoration Program has been collecting chemical and biological data in county streams since 2009.
Routine monitoring of water quality allows the Watershed Program to analyze stream segments where watershed conditions appear to be changing, identify potential areas of concern, and plan restoration activities to address impacts and improve stream health. It also helps in understanding the impacts of seasonal high flows and irrigation and storm drain inflows to streams. The distribution of sampling sites throughout the county is based on the availability of water, therefore not all streams are monitored on the same schedule and at the same intensity. The Watershed Program’s goal is to regulate both sampling frequency and sampling density per each creek subwatershed to accurately establish the best estimate of overall watershed health. But there are limiting
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The 2017 “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” in Salt Lake City. (Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Utah chapter)
A powerful resource and Walk details The Alzheimer’s Association Utah chapter is an invaluable source of information and support for Utahns struggling with Alzheimer’s, other dementias and the people who love and care for them. The Salt Lake City office is at 855 E. 4800 South, Suite 100 and can be reached at 801-265-1944. The Association’s help line is available every day is 800-272-3900.
The “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will be on Sept. 15 at the Utah State Capitol — South Lawn, 350 N. State St., 120 State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Registration begins at 9 a.m., the ceremony at 10 a.m. and the walk (2 miles) starts at 10:30 a.m. There is no fee to register, but a donation is requested. You can register online or at the walk. To register online, volunteer and/ or start a team visit act.alz.org or contact Laura Wall at 801-641-7148 or lwall@alz.org. l
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factors. Some west side streams flow only during irrigation season from April to October. Some east side streams are unsafe to access during winter months. Stream hard freeze, construction activities, instrument failure, and so on, can all inhibit data collection. Considering these barriers, the County collects as many samples as possible. The chemical data collected include temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, total dissolved solids, and turbidity. The biological data include E. coli bacteria and aquatic macroinvertebrates (a.k.a. bugs). Aquatic bugs are an especially helpful tool, as the presence and/or absence of certain species provides a clear picture of the overall health of the stream ecosystem. Monitoring changes in the bug community can determine if pollutants are widespread in the waterbody, as well as what those pollutants might be. In addition to water quality monitoring, the Watershed Program maintains a network of 21 streamflow gauges (and 15 rain gauges) placed strategically throughout the watershed. Understanding the flow of water in streams plays a vital role in flood protection, water supply, pollution control, and environmental management. Streamflow measurements are key to modeling watershed
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pollutant loads and flow data are also used to assess the relationship between precipitation and streamflow (e.g., how quickly streamflow reaches its peak), which can vary significantly depending on the level of watershed development. While the County data are collected to provide a general assessment of water quality, and not to meet any regulatory requirements, the Watershed Program does work with agencies collecting data for regulatory reasons. Utah Division of Water Quality collects water quality data at various locations in the county for the purpose of supporting regulatory programs. Salt Lake City Public Utilities collects water quality data for the purposes of drinking water source protection and treatment. Ultimately, the goal of Salt Lake County’s ongoing water quality monitoring is to serve as a check and measure of the stresses put on our urban streams, understand the type and severity of water quality impairments, and set achievable targets for improvement. l
(Top) Collecting aquatic macroinvertebrate samples (a.k.a. bugs) in upper Little Cottonwood Creek. (Bottom) Stonefly macroinvertebrates are a reliable indicator of excellent water quality.. (Salt Lake County Watershed Planning & Restoration).
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Design teams hold meetings to gain community feedback about Sprague renovations By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com
Sprague Library staff and the design firms involved in the upcoming renovations held community outreach meetings. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)
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f there’s one word that continually comes about with regards to Sugar House’s Sprague Library, it is “community.” When a space utilization survey for the library branch was sent out earlier this year to residents, that word was common. Neighborhood residents love their community and feel the Sprague is a bedrock piece of that. With the impending closure of the library for major renovations, City Library staff and the design team and architects involved held two community meetings on Aug. 9. These meetings provided an opportunity for Sprague patrons to hear more about what might be in store and offer feedback. “I’m curious to see how much of the history they’ll retain,” Sugar House resident Madeleine Sigman-Grant said before the first meeting started. “It’s just such a beautiful place.” She moved to Salt Lake City two years ago from Las Vegas and frequents the Sprague Library most weeks. “I don’t know where we’re going to go, or whether they’ll try to put up a store-front space,” Sigman-Grant said. “We sure appreciate the fact they are even inviting the community into look at what they’re planning.” Arch Nexus and Margaret Sullivan Studio are the two architecture and design firms that will be spearheading the project set to begin in the spring of next year. Both companies bring decades of experience to the table. “We will sit on our hands before hearing back from the community more,”
Margaret Sullivan said in her presentation. “We know libraries can be the emotional and physical center of a neighborhood and bring a real sensitivity to that.” Sullivan and her team of designers and visionaries have been helping renovate libraries for 20 years. They have redesigned beloved spaces across the country and are excited to bring their experience to the Sprague project. “This is considered a ‘high touch’ location,” Sullivan said. “Where relationships are valued. It’s a tiny but mighty space. We feel we can do a lot with the 12,000 square feet.” Some of the projects the firms have completed over the years were shown at the meeting, and attendees were asked to reflect on what they love about the library. Each shared stories centered around how much they value the building and the people who work there and how long they’ve been visiting. One resident used to bring her son to story time every week since he was an infant and said the library became a big part of their relationship. Her son, now 17, recently scored a high score of 36 in reading on the ACT test. While the actual design plans have yet to begin, the space utilization survey and these community meetings serve as instrumental parts of the process. The designers and architects have laid out a foundation of what they know the community wants to see in the new Sprague. “Libraries like this were built for reading rooms,” Sullivan said. “But how do we make it contemporary? We want it to be a Swiss Army knife for activity
and resources and really maximize utilization.” Some of the future-Sprague’s features will seek to create more hangout space and more meeting space. More study rooms and a bigger area for teens and pre-teens will be factored in. Much better lighting and a good audio system will be installed. All modernized details and contemporary upgrades will happen within the adored historical structure of the library. The firms involved know how much people want the charm and character of the old English Tudor style building to remain. The designers now go to their drawing boards to begin shaping final renovation plans. The Sprague will remain open until the spring of next year. City Library staff is busy looking for potential temporary spaces to house some of the collections, even if it’s a storefront pop-up setting. They hope to obtain something close to the current location. “Sugarmont would be great,” City Library Executive Director Peter Bromberg said, referring to the old Deseret Industries building at 2234 S. Highland Dr. “The Bicycle Center will be in there until at least March though, so that probably won’t work. We’re looking at a lot of different possible options in the area though.” Sugar House residents can check www.slcpl.org/sprague for continual updates on the renovation project. Additional online resources will be released as the project gets closer to starting. l
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There’s lots to do in Sugar House Park this September By Lawrence Linford | Lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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riffin Coed 4s Classic Volleyball Tournament “It’s a lot of fun. Bring the whole family,” said Traci Siriprathane, tournament director of this Utah Outdoor Volleyball Association (UOVA) event. The tournament is open to anyone and there is no age limit. The only qualification is that each team must have two males and two females. There is a recreational division and a competitive division. The event starts at 8 a.m. on Sept. 8 at the Mount Olympus Pavilion in Sugar House Park and w ill go until mid-afternoon. The competition begins with pool play and those who do well go on to a tournament. Participation costs $20 for UOVA members and $30 for UOVA nonmembers. To sign up or find out more information go to www.westminstercollege/vb or contact Traci Siriprathane at tsiriprathane@westminstercollege.edu or 801-832-2862. Susan Sandoval Memorial 5K for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Susan Sandoval was a nurse at LDS and Primary Children’s hospitals who sadly lost her battle with ovarian cancer in May 2007 at age 53. “Participation in the race not only honors Susan Sandoval’s memory, but also the struggles of all who have been touched by gynecologic cancer,” states the event’s website. This 12th annual 5K, hosted by the University of Utah’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, raises funds for research and increases awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of gynecologic cancers. Each year about 89,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer (any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs). Unfortunately, all women are at risk and the risk increases with age. Treatments are most effective when the cancer is found early. For more information, including signs and symptoms, visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/gynecologic. Current registration fees are adults: $20; children (5- 12): $10; children under five are free. Note: registration fees will increase a week before the event. The fee includes a T-shirt, ovarian cancer awareness bracelet, bottled water and fresh fruit. To donate, register or learn more visit medicine.utah.edu/obgyn/ssrun. Day-of race registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. on Sept. 8 at the Big Field Pavilion in Sugar House Park. 2018 Utah Heart and Stroke Walk The American Heart Association is celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Heart Walk. “We are passionate about helping our community fight heart disease and stroke,” said Jennifer Merback, communications and marketing director for the Utah chapter of the AHA. “We fundraise to save lives. The money we’ve raised goes to launching CPR training, cholesterol-lowering drugs and heart surgery. Hopefully, we can continue to make strides with the support of our community.” Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in
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The start of the 2017 Heart Walk in Sugar House Park. (Courtesy of the American Heart Association)
the world and in our country. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death nationally and fourth in Utah. Nationwide 2,200 lives are lost per day due to cardiovascular disease and stroke (for more information visit www.heart.org). This event includes the miracle mile — a walk specifically for those who suffered a heart attack or stroke — a 5K fun run and a 5K fun walk. They’ll be a food tent with light refreshments. Dogs are also allowed on leash. The event will take place at the Big Field Pavilion on Sept. 15. You can register the day of the race starting at 7:30 a.m. and the event kickoff starts at 8 a.m. There is no cost to participate, but a $25 donation is suggested. When you register you’ll get your own fundraising webpage. When you raise $100 you’ll earn a free T-shirt. To register online, donate or volunteer visit www2.heart. org and search for the Salt Lake event. Utah’s second annual “Walk to Defeat ALS” “Nearly 1,000 participants will be coming together to raise $100,000 for the ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter,” wrote Emily Jordison, the ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter Utah coordinator. “We would love for everyone who’s been affected by this disease to come out and participate. There are a lot of misconceptions about ALS so we also want to raise awareness along with funds for research.” “ALS is a devastating neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and can eventually leave people totally paralyzed,” wrote Jordison. About 20,000 Americans are living with ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Both baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig and astrophysicist Stephen Hawking famously suffered from the disease. Unfortunately, there is no cure yet and the life expectancy after diagnosis is generally three to five years (visit www.ALS. org for more info). “Most funds stay within the chapter to provide better services and care for families here,” said Jordison. “It will be an event full of hope and love.” Check in and registration begin at 10 a.m. and the walk (1.5 miles) starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Big Field Pavilion in Sug-
ar House Park. There will be live entertainment, music, face painting and several different tents to honor those that have passed. You can register online or at the walk (there is no fee). Fundraising is encouraged and when you register you’ll receive your own personal fundraising webpage. To donate, register and find out more visit www.alsa.org and click Get Involved to find the Sugar House Park event, or contact Emily Jordison at 385-227-2217 or emily@alsaco.org. “Dodo Dash 5K Fun Run” to support Parley’s Trail The Dodo restaurant is organizing this 5K fun run to raise funds to help complete Parley’s Trail. “It’s a fun family event and people can bring their dog, stroller and you can walk it,” said Stacey Deittman, marketing director of Canyon Culinary Inc., the parent company of Dodo restaurant. For 16 years, the Parley’s Rails, Trails, and Tunnels (PRATT) Coalition has been working to complete Parley’s Trail, a 8-mile paved walking and biking trail running east-west through the urban heart of Salt Lake Valley connecting the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to the Provo-Jordan River Parkway. “As a business we’re really excited to help support Parley’s Trail,” said Deittman. “We think the trail is an amazing asset for the community and we’ve never had anything like it before.” For more info about Parley’s Trail visit www.parleystrail.org. Same-day race registration starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Big Field Pavilion. There will be a kid’s race at 8:30 a.m. and the main event begins at 9 a.m. There will be music, coffee, water and bananas for the runners. A T-shirt is included with registration along with a $20 voucher to Dodo. Adults: $25; youth (9-14): $10; kids eight and under are free; Team (four or more): $22 (a team also will receive a Dodo dessert voucher for the whole group). To register or find out more about the run visit runsignup.com and search for “Dodo Dash.” l
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Just over two years ago, the United Nations asserted that the internet is a basic human right. Comcast – the Philadelphia based video and high-speed internet company – has been doing its part since 2011 to democratize online access. To date, Comcast’s Internet Essentials program has connected more than six million people with low-cost, high-speed internet. The program has steadily expanded, but has swelled considerably in the last year, increasing from 4 to 6 million total connects. Since its inception, Internet Essentials has taken hold in our own backyard, with 88,000 individuals in Utah connected. The breakdown: 20,800 individuals in Salt Lake City; 10,800 individuals in West Valley City; 8,400 individuals in Ogden; 4,000 individuals in West Jordan; 3,600 individuals in Orem; 3,200 individuals in Logan; and 2,400 individuals in Provo. Now, in its latest expansion, we’re extending Internet Essentials to low-income veterans. There are about 1 million vets living within Comcast's national footprint, and upwards of 27,000 in Utah alone. "We are excited to extend this to Veterans who have stood up for our country, now it’s time for us to stand up for them by providing access to life-changing digital tools and resources," Comcast Senior Executive Vice President David L. Cohen said in a statement. And the data thus far has been compelling. Comcast released a seven-year progress report detailing how IE is changing lives. Ninety-three percent of households have seen a positive impact on their child’s grades and 62% said the broadband at home has helped them or someone in the family find a job. Ninety-six percent of IE households would recommend IE to friends and family, and 84% already have. This is good news for veterans in our community. Elizabeth Mitchell External Affairs Director Comcast Utah
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The Divorcee Café offers advice to men and women navigating divorce By Lori Gillespie| l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com
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lif Ekin knows how difficult navigating change can be. When her marriage ended, she struggled to find the support and advice she needed and craved. Without family nearby, she didn’t know where to go or who to reach out to. “I was talking to a friend one day about not knowing what to do and she wrote down on a piece of paper a number for an attorney. That was all I had to go on,” Ekin said. “And looking back after the divorce was final, I realized I would have done many things differently. I didn’t know that you could go to different people to talk to them for free consultations, like mortgage people, or realtors or financial people. Sometimes another set of eyes on a divorce decree or other documents can be make a huge difference. And if I did know that, how do I find them? The whole process can be so overwhelming.” When she looked back at the process, she realized that many things could have gone better — not only from a decree standpoint, but from a support and stress-level standpoint as well. Another thing she realized is that was she wasn’t alone. Other people had the same questions she had had, so she set out to do something about it. She started the Divorcee Café. “I asked a friend who had space if we could use it,” Ekin said. “And I asked some of my friends if they would come and hold space to offer advice and guidance and support. Because you don’t know what you don’t know, and often you don’t know what you need.” The response she got from her friends was overwhelmingly yes. She felt that if she could bring some of these advisors and guides together, it could be a safe place for those seeking advice about divorce to get answers. “I realized that the café needed to be a whole day event,” Ekin said. Divorcee Café currently runs
regularly on the first Wednesday of the month, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The professionals who come and hold space for free each month, and they come from all walks of professional life. There are attorneys and real estate agents, massage therapists and life coaches, and they all come to help people through a difficult time. After a couple of years, the Divorcee Café outgrew their first space. They have been in a temporary spot for a few months. “We’re in the process of turning Divorcee Café into a non-profit,” Ekin said. She is hoping that this action will lead to finding a new, perfect space in Sugar House. “I have a vision of what I want this to become. I see the Divorcee Café in an old house with a lot of character and a garden,” Ekin said. “It could supply the community with room to have meetings and classes and group sessions throughout the month. Inside the building would have a small micro café and library, so it can be a safe place to come and learn and research what it is you need to get well. I love Sugar House, I live in Sugar House. It is a great central location.” The Divorcee Café has already done some amazing things to help both men and women dealing with divorce. “Coming out of a marriage is hard on everyone in the familial unit. Both men and women need help navigating a new world, a single world, and often a single world where you have children,” Ekin said. “Having someone who has been through a similar experience, learning what they did right and what they think they could have done better, saves a lot of heartbreak and money. Everyone needs someone to talk to, someone to ask questions to, and the Divorcee Café is a safe place to do that.” Being a single mom, Ekin needed to also support her family,
so she started Bohemian Baklava and makes specialty Turkish baklava. She always has some on hand at the Divorcee Café, as well as tea and Turkish coffee. More information on the Divorcee Café can be found at www.divorceecafe.com/. l
Elif Ekin, founder of the Divorcee Café offers a safe space, guidance, and her specialty baklava. (Photo by Alexandra Ortiz)
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Valley Green’s owner retires after 30 years By Allison A. Moore | a.moore@mycityjournals.com
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hen Steve Leak saw the boarded-up building on the corner of Glenmare Street and Stratford Avenue some 30 years ago, he knew a couple of things: He didn’t want a long commute, he wanted to be outdoors and he wanted to be his own boss. He watched the place, knew a few people and approached them to see if they could work something out, which they did and Valley Green Landscape Maintenance and Garden Shop was born. Growing up in the Sandy area, Steve’s grandpa owned a dairy farm “back when Sandy was still country,” Leak said. He worked for Glover Nursery as a boy and for a grower in high school. He got out of the business “to get a real job” and went to work in the trucking industry where he remained for several years and then went back to his roots. Leak started his landscaping business which he did for 10 years “and then I saw this place.” When Valley Green first
opened it was a landscaping business and the garden shop opened later. Over the years Leak said the neighborhood has changed about three times, going from a more commercial environment with a grocery, bakery and even a 7-11 at one point, most of which were changed by the time he started renting the building. “I got to know the owners around here and they are my neighbors, too. I like being part of the community. I’m the old one now, I was the young guy at one time, now they’ve retired, and I am the old guy,” he said. In the beginning, he worked nights at a freight company for seven years. Finally, he had to make a decision, “and I’ve been scrambling ever since.” He started selling Christmas trees years ago, and then the Pumpkin Patch came along. Wanting to make some money of course, but also knowing that he had to keep things interesting, he bought wagons as a means for the neighbors to cart their pumpkins and trees home. It became a neigh-
borhood tradition. He watched kids grow up, move away and come back with their children. He likes that and he’ll miss it. People are busier now and in more of a hurry than they used to be “and I hate these” he says tapping the cell phone on his desk. Other than that, like most small businesses it’s been rough at times and when he started he admittedly “winged it.” He says he’s been lucky. He’s doing what he enjoys. Leak will close his store sometime in the first few weeks of September. He’ll miss it, but he guaranteed he would not idle away in a rocking chair. He enjoys golf, so he’ll do some of that, and ride his bike every day, which he got used to doing around the neighborhood and in front of the store. He will do what he wants. He is a lucky man. What do people ask him most? “Where will I get my Christmas tree?” Walmart, he answers jokingly. l
Owner Steve Leak in front of the store he’s owned for over 30 years. (A. Moore/City Journals)
Greetings from Westminster College’s New President By Dr. Bethami Dobkin, Westminster College president It’s been a little over a month since I began working at Westminster, and I’ve already had the pleasure of visiting several galleries, stores and restaurants around Sugar House and the greater Salt Lake area. Often, when I announce that I live near Westminster College, I’ll receive an enthusiastic response: “Oh, that’s Dr. Bethami Dobkin near Sugar House. I love that part of the city!” I can see why. Both the college and the SugPhoto credit: Michael Kunde ar House community are alive with arts, culture, creative energy and entrepreneurship. So many of our students, faculty and staff live in the neighborhood and enjoy the benefits of living in such a walkable community, from grabbing a coffee from Sugar House Coffee to shopping at the local Farmers Market. I’m pleased to see that local residents also come to our campus and take advantage of our lectures, performing arts and athletic events. I’m really looking forward to seeing our relationship grow as Sugar House continues to increase its dining, retail and housing offerings. Our relationship to Sugar House is symbiotic. As Sugar House has grown, so has the college’s contributions to it; Westminster’s economic impact on Salt Lake County has grown to $180 million per year — a 33 percent increase from 2009. The college’s influence on the area includes the benefit of talent to the local workforce; although nearly half of our students come from out of state, approximately 82
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percent of them remain in Utah after graduation for work or continued education. Their attachment to Utah comes partly from their Sugar House experiences, whether enjoying the park, having lunch or socializing with friends. Our students are particularly dedicated to seeing Sugar House thrive, with nearly 2,000 of them participating in community service in and around the college each year. I’m so proud that Westminster is part of the Sugar House community, and I look forward to seeing our connections grow during my tenure.
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Artwork raises awareness, appreciation of Jordan River By Joshua Wood | joshw@mycityjournals.com
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he Jordan River is often overlooked as a natural asset of the Salt Lake Valley, but one local nonprofit is working to raise awareness among the community’s youth. Hartland Community 4 Youth and Families recently completed a three-year project that focused on beautifying the area around the Jordan River and raising awareness of the river’s importance. The project also provided at-risk youth with the opportunity to get outside to enjoy this underappreciated natural area that flows through their neighborhoods. The river serves the Salt Lake Valley as a unique and diverse ecosystem running right through its heart. The project was conceived as a way to beautify the Jordan River Trail while helping to connect young people in the area with the river. “The initial idea for the project was that there were so many old signs along the trail that had been tagged,” Project Leader Van Hoover said. “They were these old dilapidated signs that were structurally sound, and the thought was how cool it would be for people who were passing by to see cool art to appreciate rather than an old sign.” During the first two years of the project, five directional signs were painted each year to cover graffiti and to add art to the area expressing appreciation for the river and the trail. The concept evolved to focus on art created by kids and community artists. Inspiration for the art-
work was derived from activities that Hartland organized for local kids to enjoy, such as canoeing the river and biking the Jordan River Trail. “The overarching goal was to help the community have ownership of the river and the trail,” Hoover said. “They’re a lot less likely to destroy public spaces when they made it better or got to play a part. Now kids can go on the trail and say, ‘I got to help paint that mural.’ To me that’s a powerful connection.” During the third year of the project, which concluded this May, larger murals were painted on buildings facing the river near 1700 South and 300 South and a river overpass. The project involved dozens of kids from Hartland’s programs as well as community artists and other volunteers. “Everybody that participated saw the city in a new light,” said Pete Vordenberg, project volunteer and Hartland board member. “They discovered this thing flowing through their city that they had no idea was there. They cross over the river in their car or the bus. People don’t think of it as a natural resource.” Project organizers hope this will be part of a larger movement to appreciate the Jordan River and what it can mean to the community. “It’s an opportunity for the city and the whole valley to enjoy this natural thing,” Vordenberg said. “Cities can revolve around a river like the Jordan River. This is such a great step in the right direction.”
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Artists paint a Jordan River overpass. (Van Hoover, by permission)
“People can think of the river in a different way,” Hoover said. “What sections of the trail are safe? People ask me that all the time. The river is being stigmatized. We can change the way people see it, that it is a positive place to be.” The artwork along the river depicts natural features of the Jordan River like pelicans, tur-
tles and trees. The images also show ways that the river can be enjoyed like canoeing. “The artwork was very connected to what the kids did on the river,” Hoover said. He hopes their connection to the river will continue to grow and that more people in the community will value the Jordan River as a resource to be protected and enjoyed. l
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Highland football focus on region supremacy By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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n each of the last three seasons, the Highland football team has come up just a game short of winning a region. The Rams are ready for a change. Highland went 4-1 in Region 6 last season, finished second to Lehi, a team it lost to 40-21. As they began their August workouts in preparation for the 2018 campaign, the Rams had a confident attitude about their prospects to make it to the top of league standings. “I’m excited to get going,” head coach Brody Benson said. “The kids have been working hard. Practices have been good. There’s been some good energy. The chemistry of the team has been good. I like the way we’re coming together. The players are doing a good job pushing each other, competing and helping each other out.” Benson makes it no secret what his objectives are. He said his team needs to avoid the injury bug and stay committed in order to be successful. “Our No. 1 goal is to win region,” he said. “We have to stay healthy. I feel good about the guys we have. We need to play our game and take care of the ball. We need to stay focused every week and never look ahead. We need to be dialed in.” Benson said his team doesn’t have as many players on the roster as other schools may have. However, Highland returns six starters on of-
fense and seven on defense. Senior quarterback Trajan Benson will run the offense for the Rams. He suffered an injury at the end of last season and spent much of the offseason rehabbing. “I’m excited for him,” the coach said. “He has worked his guts out to lead the team. He’s commanding in the huddle. He’s going to go out and take charge of the offense.” Spread offenses are all the rage in football, and that has trickled down to the high school ranks. Still, the Rams favor a downhill running approach, and they have a host of running backs to carry the ball. Tailbacks Bronson Olevao and Matt Lloyd will get the bulk of the action. They’ll run behind fullbacks Colton White and Floyd Nau, just a sophomore. Of course, Highland’s fullbacks will run the ball plenty as well. White had 507 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Caden Hilborn could be an imposing target at tight end this season for the Rams. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound former lineman will be a big part of the Rams’ offense. Wide receiver Jackson Hawes stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 227 pounds. He caught 10 balls for 148 yards last season. “We have the chance to be explosive on offense,” Brody Benson said. Offensive tackle Tevita Tuha has stepped up into a leadership role. Kaufusi Pakofe will
Senior Bronson Olevao returns a kick off against Desert Hills in Highland’s opening game. Olevao also got an interception in the third quarter. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
start on the line on both sides of the ball. Defensively, Brody Benson is happy with his linemen and linebackers. White and Floyd will double as linebackers, while Olevao and Lloyd will lead the secondary. Highland opened the season Aug. 17 at home against Desert Hills. The Rams traveled
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Parley’s Park is a pooch paradise but with some peril By Lawrence Linford | Lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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n a late August morning, dogs and their owners streamed in and out of sprawling Parley’s Historic Nature Park like visitors to a shrine. Coming up the long hill and nearing the park’s exit were Cole Marshall and Maggie McNeil with six dogs swirling around them. “We love coming here. Everyone is so friendly and we love the water,” said McNeil. As Marshall tried to corral the dogs he said, “Where’s Ava? Ava!” then sprinted up the hill after the energetic German shepherd. Soon Ava was back with her precious tennis ball between her teeth. Parley’s is a beautiful 63-acre open space park. It is lush with trees, allows access to Parley’s Creek at two points, has historical sites and is one of the most popular off-leash dog parks in Salt Lake. Parley’s Trail also runs along the northern edge of the park. Parley’s Historic Nature Park is usually, but mistakenly, called Tanner Park. The confusion is likely because Tanner is right next to Parley’s and there is an enormous “Tanner Park” sign near Parley’s entrance. Also, the plaque with Parley’s name and information is smaller, inside the park and badly faded. As you enter the park about 200 feet down on your left you’ll see signs stating that you’re entering the off-leash portion of the park. There is a trash can and plastic bags for your dog’s waste and also that badly faded sign describing the park and the park’s rules. The road entering the park is about a quarter mile and has a somewhat steep decline. It can be challenging for some older or less fit dogs particularly on the way up. The road is covered in gravel just like most of the trails in the park. Dogs’ delight At the bottom of the road, you’re near the heart of the park and you’ll see the first access to Parley’s Creek on your left. On Aug. 4, Kevin Slonecker stood in the middle of the creek holding on to Babs’ leash, he and his fiancé’s 1-year-old poodle-Great Pyrenees mix, as she splashed about playing with several other dogs in the water (for a short video visit our Face-
book page). “Babs is on her leash because we are working on training her recall,” said Alexis Slonecker as about 20 people and their dogs played and relaxed around the creek. “Babs is the biggest goofball,” said Alexis Slonecker. “When she sits she’ll tip her head completely backwards to look at things behind her. She’s very sweet, eager to please and just wants to be pet all day.” At this first creek access, a wide trail heads about a quarter-mile to the west end of the park. However, the more popular path heads east about three-quarters of a mile, ending at the second creek access and a lovely pond for dogs and people to enjoy. The Sloneckers were also there with their 2-year-old golden retriever Oona. “I have never been to a place like Tanner (or Parley’s) Park before,” said Alexis Slonecker. “It’s unique, fun and exciting.” It was first only a nature park Part of what makes Parley’s unique is it was originally established in 1986 as a historic nature park by Gov. Scott Matheson and not as a dog park. Over time more dog owners brought their dogs to the natural area and eventually successfully lobbied to turn Parley’s into a dog park in 2007. However, due to overuse, environmental problems and some dog owners not following the park’s rules, Parley’s was restored to a multi-use park, with an increased focus on environmental protection. A 10-acre off-leash dog area was identified, that was more environmentally friendly, as part of the 2010 comprehensive plan and then codified into Salt Lake City code in 2011. A recent tragedy and park concerns Possibly because Parley’s was originally a natural area, the wildness of the park and especially of Parley’s Creek in the spring — more powerful due to snow melt — can lead to danger. On April 23, 2017, a 58-year-old woman and her husband were walking their two dogs in the park. The dogs went into the creek and were swept downstream. When the woman tried to
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Caree Cutshaw with Samson (left), a bernedoodle and her friend Lauren Prescott with her bernedoodle, Milo. (Lawrence Linford/City Journals)
rescue them, she fell into the creek and was also swept downstream. Her husband and two men went in after her. Tragically, she was underwater for 90 seconds and drowned. Her dogs survived. Alexis Slonecker recalled a similar incident with her dog, Oona, during that same spring. Oona was playing in the creek when she was swept down creek. Fortunately, a tree had fallen in the creek that stopped Oona and allowed her to swim sideways back to shore. “I wish there were more posted warning signs,” said Alexis Slonecker, “because I don’t think people realize how dangerous the creek can be in the spring.” The park’s appeal Despite last year’s tragedy the park remains popular. A dozen people echoed consistent themes at the park: the other dog owners were largely responsible, they loved being in nature, they enjoyed watching their dogs play and roam freely, and they especially enjoyed access to the creek. “The park is a great place for meeting new friends both dog and people alike,” said Alexis Slonecker. “Salt Lake is fortunate to have a
park that is so wonderful.” Lauren Prescott and Caree Cutshaw are two friends who were visiting, each with their own 1-year-old first-generation bernedoodles, Milo and Samson. “The best part about the park is the big water feature at the end,” said Prescott. “It’s so much fun to see this giant group of dogs hanging out and having a good time.” About 25 people and their dogs gathered around the pond area at the east end of the park (for a short video go to our Facebook page). The scene had a timeless quality as people relaxed or waded in the water, enjoying its coolness, while watching their dogs relax or play as the day slowly warmed. The park is roughly at 2740 South and 2700 East in Salt Lake City. Folks accessing the dog park portion of Parley’s usually park in the Tanner parking lots or on Heritage Way. They then head east on the path between Tanner and the parking lots towards Parley’s entrance: a gravel access road at the Heritage Way and 2700 East intersection that leads down into the park. Parking is sometimes creative due to the park’s popularity. l
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Freshly finished Wilmington Avenue means happy businesses By Spencer W. Belnap | s.belnap@mycityjournals.com
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ilmington Avenue is a main thoroughfare for downtown Sugar House. It provides access to many businesses and connects 1300 East and Highland Drive (1100 East). The road went under major construction to install a new underground water line earlier this year, and it has been complete as of July. The city invested $550,000 in its share of state roadway funds to essentially make it a new street. They repaved it all with concrete and restriped it. They also added colored crosswalks, new traffic signs, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pedestrian access ramps. Businesses and business owners along the street and in the shopping centers surrounding it are happy to see traffic flowing again. Amazing Lash Studio (1202 E. Wilmington Ave., Suite 140) opened their doors in late winter, just as construction plans were finalizing and about to begin. “The walk-in business definitely slowed while it was going on,” Assistant Manager Alex Wirth said. “There wasn’t anywhere for people to walk around. There is a huge difference right now just with more coming from off the street.” The studio dealt with some angry customers and a couple lost appointments while the street was dug up. They offered discounted rates or products if someone was especially upset about lack of access or difficulty getting to them. Online scheduling for appointments was
established as well, helping the business make appointments around peak construction times. “We had a lot of angry phone calls from people who couldn’t find parking,” Wirth said. “It definitely could have been worse, but we had a few that got so frustrated they didn’t even want to come in for the appointment. The sidewalk work now up above causes us anxiety a bit, but it hasn’t really affected us.” All concrete and sewer work is complete, but there is further growth along Wilmington happening just east of the former Toys “R” Us building and west of Taco Bell. A six-story Marriott Springhill Suites is sprouting up, and the sidewalk on the north side of Wilmington is inaccessible for a few months. Traffic will continue to flow in both directions though. Hotel construction will be ongoing through late spring or early summer of 2019. “I can’t wait until they get done with everything over there now,” said Justin Gerber, manager of The Doused Shop (1201 E. Wilmington Ave., Suite 105). They sell urban brandname street wear and shoes for men. “Everything’s just going to make it such a great area.” “There’s always been some kind of construction going on around us,” Gerber said. The Doused Shop moved into Wilmington Plaza in 2016 and plan on being there until at least 2026. “But our demographics are a little different, a little younger, so they don’t really care
Pedestrians cross at Highland Drive and the bottom of Wilmington Avenue. (Spencer W. Belnap/City Journals)
too much. I think it was just more of an inconvenience for our customers. We love being in Sugar House and among all the growth.” This particular major street reconstruction was completed on budget and on time. Salt Lake City leaders and engineers are as pleased as business owners with the outcome.
“Wilmington Avenue is in the heart of Sugar House and a vital artery for our residents and the businesses on this very unique street,” Mayor Jackie Biskupski said. “We appreciate everyone who helped suggest how to make the road better and those who made these impressive improvements.” l
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ccidents are inevitable. Or are they? We’ve all met someone who says (more like “claims”) they have never experienced a car accident before. While we might doubt the veracity of such a statement, there are countless ways to avoid those nauseatingly time consuming situations — the ones where you wait for law enforcement on the side of the road (or middle of the intersection), deal with insurance companies and figure out finances for fixing the fender. There are countless ways to avoid an accident, here are the top five. 1. Attitude You probably weren’t expecting this one first. As a driver, you control over 3,000 pounds (or more) of metal that can cause incalculable damage. Driving with maturity and the right mindset makes a world of difference. Speeding to beat another car to the exit or to get back at the person who cut you off a minute ago may give you a moment of satisfaction, but is it worth the risk and ramifications? If all drivers commit to having a responsible attitude, imagine how much less we’d find ourselves in bumper to bumper traffic waiting to pass the accident. 2. Speed From 2012-2016, 40 percent of motor vehicle traffic crash deaths in Utah were because
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of speeding, according to Utah Department of let someone else go first. Public Safety’s crash data. This also applies when driving in poor Slowing down isn’t going to kill you, but weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and snowflying past others just might. storms blot windshields and make roads slick, 3. Distraction adverse circumstances to traveling safely. BaStay focused. Keep your guard up. Though sics become even more vital like keeping your you may be a phenomenal driver, others aren’t. distance from the vehicle in front of you. Be aware of your surroundings by paying 5. Maintenance attention to what’s in front of you and checking The best way to avoid car malfunction is your mirrors. Knowing where everyone else is the maintenance of said car. helps avoid collisions. If you’re distracted by Ensure tires and brakes are operating withyour phone, music, or billboards with cows out issue. Keep fluids to their proper levels. writing on them, it limits your response time to Oil changes and car washes make a difference. what another driver may being doing in front These simple, but effective maintenance tips of you. ensure your car remains a well-oiled machine 4. Defense (pun intended). l This was one of the first concepts taught in driver education and one of the first we forget: drive defensively. Failing to yield caused 12 percent of deaths from 20122016 in the same data mentioned before. That comes to 154 people who died because they didn’t Here are some ways to avoid a car accident, like this one. (Photo by David Shankbone)
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Off and running: Rams begin cross country season with high hopes By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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he Highland High School cross country team has had its struggles in recent years, but last year was a breakthrough season for the Rams. Now, the team is hoping for more. Highland qualified more runners for state last season than it had in several years. With more depth and talent on this year’s squad, head coach Tera Hunter is eager to see what her athletes can do next against some of the top teams in the state. “We are in a very competitive region, and Highland is ready,” Hunter said. “We are a growing team that had its first taste in a long time of state last year, and that goal is on everyone’s minds.” Hunter said senior Geneva Humbert and junior Roma Maloney will lead the girls team, while senior Will Olsen, junior Micah Jeppson and sophomore Jacob Limburg are the top boys team competitors. Highland will have a pool of other runners in the mix for high finishes in meets. Hunter expects big things out of her athletes. “We are working as a team, and as such we expect to compete as teams at region in order to go to state as a team for both boys and girls,” she said. “We have a large pool of talented young runners, and as such, our varsity team is competitive and constantly changing. I expect a number of runners to work hard to help get their team to state.”
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Competing for region supremacy won’t be easy, though. Highland competes in Region 6 against some strong team. As the Rams continue to improve, Hunter said the athletes are still figuring out what they need to do to outpace opponents. Fortunately, the team has more depth than in previous years. She said there’s even a strong crop of ninth-graders bolstering the squad. “We have just started to really turn this team into the competitive group that it has become,” she said. “We are still learning what the limits are and how to push toward them. We have a great group of incoming freshman, and I know that they are going to take the lessons they learn this year with them as they become one of the best teams at Highland.” Hunter said success won’t come through natural talent alone. Luckily, Highland’s runners know how to put in the effort and use other skills as well. “This is a group of remarkably hard-working and intelligent runners,” she said. “They work well both as individuals and as a team.” Hunter emphasized the team aspect of the sport. Though some may see cross country as individual competition, Hunter believes the Rams will be more successful if everyone relies on one another and performs as a unit. To help achieve that goal of camaraderie, the team members spend time with each other
The Highland boys cross country team looks to continue its climb toward the top of Region 6. (Photo courtesy of Margaret Lea)
outside of practice and competitions. “The cross country team is a unique group of students that becomes very close, as most of them spend the whole year running together,” Hunter said. “We run almost year-round, and the kids really get to know each other. To foster this familiarity, we have team dinners and encourage the team to spend time at football games and other school activities. We also take
time in practice, now and then, to have fun and play a little bit, which allows the runners to let loose and relax after all their hard work and focus.” The Rams began their season Aug. 11 with the Premier Invite at Cottonwood High School. The team hosted the Highland Invitational at Sugar House Park on Aug. 17. Pre-Regions will be held Aug. 22 at Cottonwood High School. l
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Shannon Maughan is one of three seniors on varsity this year. She will play No. 1 doubles with Lauren Mayeda. (Photo courtesy Christopher Elsholz)
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ith four returning starters and a pair of freshmen phenoms, things could be looking up for Highland girls tennis. The Rams had two singles players and a doubles team participate at state last season, but neither of them picked up a victory. Head coach Jeanine Elsholz is excited about this season and the progress her team has made. Highland’s top individual players might be freshman Dylan Lolofie. She nailed down the No. 1 singles spot in her first year in the program. Fellow freshman Kate Creamer will also see time on the court in doubles matches. Another underclassman, sophomore Sophie Hastings is new to the team and has already made her presence felt by securing the No. 3 singles position. Meanwhile, Isa Huhane returns after suffering an injury last season. She was a No. 1 singles players last year but only saw action in three of the team’s 15 games. She’ll be the varsity team’s No. 2 player this year. “[Lolofie] loves the game and spends a lot of time improving her skill level,” Elsholz said. “The addition of the new girls has made our team deeper and more competitive than we were last season.” At the doubles positions, seniors Shannon Maughan and Lauren Mayeda will play at the No. 1 slot. Sophomore Abby Bradford and Creamer will be at the No. 2 doubles position. Interest in tennis has grown significantly at Highland, evidenced by the 42 players on the squad. The team also has 13 new players who are blending nicely with the returners. Elsholz also said her players are dedicated and give it
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their all. “I like that this team takes competing seriously and always give their best effort,” Elsholz said. “We have a great mix of seniors and younger players this year. I love to see the new girls already having fun with the game and wanting to put in extra time to improve. They have been really dedicated this summer and their enthusiasm for the game is contagious.” Elsholz hopes her players can build on last season’s representation at state. She has confidence the team will continue to improve and even contend for a region title. “I expect our team will be able to compete with top teams and players,” she said. “We are hoping to be able to place near the top of our region and state classification. I am expecting the entire team to qualify for state. With our new additions we can get everyone there this year.” Of course, winning consistently and coming out on top against top competition requires more than fundamentals and tennis skills. Elsholz knows her team will achieve its goals if they have the right mindset and do the things she has asked them to do at practice and in games. Some of her players have even played year-round. “This season will be a success if we work hard to keep improving throughout the season and give our best effort in every match,” she said. “We can’t control the outcome of our matches, but we can always control our attitude and effort level. If we give our best effort in practice and during matches, this season will be a success.” l
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Open house gives residents chance to learn more about 1300 East road construction By Lori Gillespie | l.gillespie@mycityjournals.com
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t a recent open house held at Westminster College, Salt Lake City officials and engineers were on hand to answer questions from the public regarding the big road reconstruction of 1300 East from 1300 South to 2100 South. Anyone who works or lives in the area knows the high usage of this thoroughfare, and the impact of the reconstruction will be extensive. Underground is being done now and the road will be completely replaced in the next year. At the open house, spokespeople for Salt Lake City and the contractors working on the job answered questions from the community. The first part of the work, laying new water and sewage lines, began in late July and will continue until January. The main impact of this project will be traffic. “Throughout the first phase of this project we are trying to keep two lanes, one in each direction,” said Dan Cockayne, contractor. “There are times we will have to stop the cars to move our machines and the road is so tight that we will have to use the whole street because of trees and power lines.” They are not anticipating a big impact to the traffic during this first phase. “In order to meet our schedule to be done with this phase in January we will have to work 10-hour days. It’s a fast schedule,” said Cockayne. The new water line has already been connected at the intersection of 2100 South and 1300 East and they will lay north on the west side of the road. Soon they will start work going south from 1300 South laying on the east side of the road. And while all this is going on, they will be doing the cleaning and prepping of the sewer line.
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“In October, the sewer contractor will do the in-place lining of the existing sewer line,” said Cockayne. “The water lines are brand new pipes, but we are not doing that with the sewer line.” The existing clay sewer line is about 100 years old. They go in with a video camera, find all the pipes from the homes, make sure all is ok and there are no protrusions into the main line and clean all the calcium deposits. When that is done, they put a liner into the existing sewer pipe. “Essentially they are building a new pipe inside the old one,” said Cockayne. While they don’t anticipate any major interruptions to water access to the homes on 1300 East, there will be small shutdowns. All of those are planned to happen during the overnight hours and the homeowners and residents will be made aware of when those will happen. Once water lines are laid, there will be a break in activity through the remainder of winter and phase two is scheduled to start in April of 2019. The second phase will be a much bigger deal and will encompass a total rebuilding of the road, curb and gutter. “We have three scheduled meetings to inform the public about the construction project,” said Matt Cassell, Salt Lake City engineer. “We have an email that people can sign up for and we plan on using social media. This open house was a public engagement meeting. It is allowing us to get information for the homeowners on any problems they may have with their property – maybe the curb or gutter in front of their house is a problem, or their house isn’t draining, and they need something fixed. It’s an opportunity for us to learn some of the issues we may not be
aware of and give us a chance to problem solve those before the new road construction starts.” There will be another meeting in a few months where they will let everyone know what the traffic flow will look like and when the road construction phase is set to begin. “When we start the project next summer, it will be very hard for us to keep the road open all the time, so we will need to let everyone know what the time table is and where the detour routes may be,” Cassel said. “That will be very important not only for the people who live on the street but also for all the commuters so that they understand where the closures and slow downs will be so they can use another route to get to where they need to be.” A final community engagement meeting will happen right before the actual work starts. This will give the community an opportunity to meet the contractor and other key people to contact with any questions or concerns that may arise during the construction process. One of the items still undecided is where they will make the road concrete or asphalt. “Asphalt has a life of about 30 years, with maintenance about every seven. Concrete lasts 50 years, and with the new water system that will be in place, concrete could be the better choice,” said Cassel. If you were unable to attend the meeting and want to express your input, or if you are a homeowner on 1300 East and have some questions, or information about your property you need to share, you can find contact information on the construction website at https://www.slc. gov/mystreet/1300east/ l
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