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FREE 2017 PROVES A STRONG YEAR FOR TAYLORSVILLE, BUT WITH A NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGE By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com
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aylorsville City enjoyed another robust year of economic growth in 2017. Planning and design work also continued on a new performing arts center, with groundbreaking expected this year. City law enforcement faces a bigger challenge, following a controversial crackdown on the homeless in Salt Lake City. On the political front, two new members are joining the Taylorsville City Council, with one to be determined this month. Meanwhile, a former council member moves into the mayor’s office, becoming the city’s sixth mayor overall, and second female. And Taylorsville City community councils also continued to exercise clout in 2017. As 2018 dawns, a busy year lies ahead thanks in large part to many developments that began last year. More economic improvement New business ribbon cuttings were once again commonplace throughout Taylorsville in 2017, as the city continues to follow the state and national trend in bouncing back from the recession of a decade ago. One of the most high-profile grand openings came last spring, when the new Regal Crossroads 14 & RPX cinema opened west of Harmons, in the Crossroads of Taylorsville shopping complex. “I am overjoyed with this facility,” Mayor Larry Johnson said, as an oversized movie ticket was torn in front of the new theater, for its ‘ribbon cutting.’ The theater is the first-ever in Utah for Regal. “There’s no particular reason why Regal has not been in the Utah market before,” said the company’s national marketing manager, Rachel Lueras. “Our research showed this to be an ideal location and we are continuing to evaluate other potential sites in the state.” The new theater introduced ‘Buttkicker technology,’ which is the word Regal coined for the audio speakers implanted within the chairs of its most state-of-the-art theater. The chairs vibrate to correspond with the on-screen sound and action. Not far south from the theater a new TJ Maxx store also opened in the Crossroads of Taylorsville. And work is continuing to fill many
other vacant space in the complex. “We’re seeing the movie theater do exactly what we hoped it would, generating more interest in the area,” said Bill Stone, with San Diego-based S Squared Development. “As people continue to become familiar with the theater, they are also discovering other new businesses in Crossroads.” The entire commercial area – which runs south to the I-215 belt route – includes 725,000 square feet of retail space. Officials say occupancy nearly doubled in 2017, thanks in large part to the theater. “This is the best economic development year I’ve seen, since I began to work for the city in 2007,” said City Manager John Taylor. “We are seeing the fruits of decisions made years ago. We’re in a good spot now and moving in the right direction.” Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center There’s still not much to be seen at the site of the new performing arts center – just a lonely sign, in the grass southeast of Taylorsville City Hall. But officials say 2017 was very productive in getting plans finalized for the facility, with groundbreaking due later this year. Just over a year ago – December 5, 2016 – Salt Lake County officials formally announced the $39-million Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, which will host its first events in 2020. “Taylorsville is the perfect location,” County Mayor Ben McAdams said at the announcement. “This southwest part of the Salt Lake Valley is growing rapidly. We are very pleased with how accessible this location is.” The arts center is expected to be 60,000 to 70,000 square feet and will feature two separate theaters. The larger performance area will seat about 400 people, while the other can be adjusted to fit an audience of 50 to 250, depending on the event. Utah-based Method Studio and The Shalleck Collaborative, out of northern California, were named to the center’s design team last fall. “Both organizations have a deep understanding and appreciation of the important role the arts play in our state and a breadth of experience in designing cultural projects,” Salt Lake County Center for the Arts Division Director Sarah Pearce said.
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Meredith Harker (L) is new to the Taylorsville City Council in 2018, while Kristie Overson shifts from the council to the mayor’s office. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)
Several representatives from Taylorsville City have been meeting regularly with the design team – and Salt Lake County officials – to work through plans for the new facility. One of those meetings included a single-day trip to the Phoenix area, where the delegation toured a pair of performing art centers to get design ideas. “The trip was very beneficial because we got to see some ‘top end’ things and some lower priced features,” Mayor Johnson said. “It helped us get a better feel for what we want our facility to look like.” Taylorsville Community Development Director Mark McGrath – who also made the Arizona trip – added, “Our goal is to make this building as active as it can possibly be, sometimes hosting multiple activities simultaneously.” Taylor said revenues from the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center will primarily go back into operations and to the county. “The center itself won’t be a money maker for the city,” he said. “But as people come to shows, and eat in our restaurants before or after performances, it will be a great benefit.” City officials say, once construction of the art center is completed, they will begin to look at
development options for the large parcel of land directly west of the site, southwest of city hall. Many have expressed interest in seeing an upscale restaurant there. Operation Rio Grande fallout One of the biggest stories coming out of downtown Salt Lake in 2017 was the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement crackdown on drug dealers and the homeless on the city’s west side. Launched in mid-August, the effort – dubbed “Operation Rio Grande” – has resulted in more than 2,000 arrests. The effort appears to have cleaned up a decades-old problem in the capitol city. But many law enforcement officials – including those who serve Taylorsville – say homeless issues have, for the most part, simply relocated. “This (was) mishandled terribly by Salt Lake City; they never should have let it get to this point,” said Unified Police Taylorsville Precinct Chief Tracy Wyant. Several members of the city council have expressed the same frustration. At a city council meeting just weeks after Operation Rio Grande was launched, Wyant told city officials transient complaint calls had doubled in the city. “Public Continued on Page 5...
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ami Pyfer, education adviser to Gov. Gary Herbert, was the keynote speaker for parents attending Granite School District’s Parent Leadership & Empowerment Conference on Jan. 21. She spoke on ways parents can be involved in their children’s education. “Being involved is not just important; it’s imperative,” she said. Kris Dennison and Kimberly Swensen of Utah’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) leadership also addressed this topic in their breakout sessions. They explained that parent involvement is the No. 1 factor in student achievement—even more than school choice or socio-economic status. Parents can get involved early in their child’s learning by reading with them, said Swensen. As they get older, parents can organize a workspace for homework, away from distractions and equipped with needed supplies. Dennison suggested keeping a clipboard and pencil box in the car for times when homework is done during a commute. Dennison encouraged parents to talk with kids about school and listen without judgment when they express frustration. “You don’t have to protect kids from failure or make their decisions for them,” Swensen said. “Just be there for them.” Parents need to be positive about school, making it obvious they value education, said Pyfer. They can demonstrate high aspirations and expectations for their children by using encouraging phrases such as, “You can do this” when kids are struggling and encourage setting educational goals by asking questions such as, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” Presenters suggested celebrating academic achievements to encourage students to continue their progress. “Kids love to be praised,” said Dennison. Parents can be involved with what their child is learning by looking over their homework, said Dennison. They may find opportunities to supplement learning with outings and vacations related to subjects their child is studying. Families can also share their own examples of academic success. Pyfer suggested parents talk about their jobs and educational experiences. She believes it’s important to link book-learning to real life. Parents can talk with their children about how they solve problems at work. They can share how they learned self-discipline and persistence from taking music lessons. They can tell how they
learned to consider another’s perspective because of an instructor they didn’t agree with. Denison agrees that parents should talk to their child about everyday happenings; discussing current events or participating in community events are part of a child’s education. Her opinion is that families will find time to have these discussions if they make dinnertime a family activity and limit screen time. She also said driving in the car is a great time for parents to have one-on-one discussions with their child to get an idea of how things are going. Presenters emphasized the importance of having a good relationship with teachers and schools by communicating often with teachers and knowing the secretaries in the front office. “Teachers can be your strongest ally,” Pyfer said. She suggested sending thank-you notes or gifts to teachers to let them know they are appreciated. When a child complains about a teacher, Pyfer reminded parents to consider that they are only hearing one side of the story. She warned parents not to talk negatively about teachers. “It affects the child’s ability to learn from that teacher,” she said. Dennison told parents that the decision to come to the parenting conference shows they are willing to be more involved. She assured the fathers, who were in the minority of those in attendance, that they could fill a unique niche in the schools. Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) has been implemented in 15 district elementary schools. The program encourages dads to be involved in their child’s school. Positive male adult role models have been highly successful, said Swensen. “Kids are just drawn to dads,” she said. “Male engagement is crucial.” She cited that fewer instances of bullying occur when dads had a presence at the schools. More info is available at www.fathers.com/watchdogs. As PTA representatives, Dennison and Swensen encouraged parents to join their local PTA organizations. Besides being informed of what is going on in their schools, members receive benefits. For example, information about discounts for local arts and sporting events can be found at utahpta.org/ come-play-events. The PTA website at utahpta.org, has more ideas of how parents can be involved with their child’s education. There are also resources at www.parenttoolkit.com, including information to
track and support a child’s academic and personal growth. Here, parents learn what is normal social and emotional behavior for each stage of a child’s development. Presenters assured parents that it is never too late to get involved. “Don’t ever underestimate the influence you have on your child’s success,” said Pyfer. l
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How can I prepare my child for college? How do I know my child is safe on social media? As parents aim to raise their children, they have questions about how best to guide and teach them. Granite School District continues to provide resources to parents through a series of Parent Empowerment Nights. Instead of having a day-long Saturday workshop, this year the district is focusing on evening workshops. “We’re amping up those smaller events that are in the evening,” said Darla Williams, a member of the district’s communications committee. Ten topics will be offered at each event, allowing parents to choose three classes to attend throughout the evening. All workshops are taught by experts with several years of experience in their specific field. The District provides these workshops as a valuable tool for parents. Workshop topics that will be offered are: Navigating new math curriculum programs and websites College & career readiness Making sense of student assessments and tests Parent involvement at your child’s school Engagement & attendance Bullying prevention Substance abuse prevention Mental health issues Internet safety Preventing child abuse The next Parent Empowerment Night will be Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 6-8:30 p.m. at Cyprus High School (8623 W. 3000 South). Another conference will be scheduled for the spring. All Parent Empowerment Conferences are free, and parents are welcome to attend any conference that best suits their schedule. No registration is required and children are not invited. l
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TaylorsvilleJ ournal .com intoxication calls are up 50 percent,” the chief added. “While suspicious activity calls have increased about 30 percent.” Unified officers serving Taylorsville say the problem has been concentrated along the Jordan River corridor, on the city’s eastern border. Moreover, South Salt Lake and West Valley City authorities have reported similar issues. Unified Police have increased patrols along the river and have relocated people living in homeless encampments on multiple occasions. As expected, the problem has not been as bad during this coldest season. “Some people have asked why we simply can’t allow people to camp along the river,” Wyant added. “The problem is, we see garbage and human waste in the area – along with an increase of bicycle thefts and other associated crimes.” Taylorsville City Council members have asked Wyant whether taxpayers will need to fund more police officers to deal with the challenge. So far, that request has not been made by the department. But officials aren’t optimistic about the situation improving in 2018, while planned new homeless shelters are being built. “I don’t think there is any doubt this problem will get worse before it gets better,” Wyant concluded. Taylorsville community councils are getting things done For the second year in a row, a major park project was completed in 2017, thanks in large part to the efforts of residents who live nearby. And many of those residents – members of Taylorsville community councils – openly wonder
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why more people aren’t doing the same, in other parts of the city. “The city recognizes ten different community council districts, two in each of the five city council districts,” said Councilwoman (and Mayor-elect) Kristie Overson. “But as of now, we really only have two active community councils – one in my district (2) and one in Councilman (Ernest) Burgess’ district (1).” The lack of competition from eight other potential community councils is allowing those two groups to thrive. In 2016, $250,000 worth of new playground equipment was installed at Vista Park (2100 W. 5000 South). That came after Community Council 2A (in Overson’s city council district) researched the value of such a park upgrade and made a formal pitch request for funding. Then earlier this year, the city also completed its transformation of the old Cabana Club swim park (1560 W. 4610 South) into a small, neighborhood open space. That project was championed by active residents in city council District 1. “I am such a huge supporter of community councils because they are a great avenue for residents to meet each other and to work toward common goals,” Overson added. A couple of years ago the community council in her area also successfully lobbied the city council to fund a 3-block-long wall, on the west side of Redwood Road, from 5000 to 5300 South. At last check, that council was looking for its next “big project.” “The city doesn’t have a lot of extra mon-
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ey for community improvement projects, but we do have some,” said retiring City Councilwoman Dama Barbour. “These groups that do their homework and come to the council with solid ideas and cost estimates carry a lot of weight. I’d definitely like to see more of them.” In fact, after choosing not to seek a third term on the city council, Barbour said she might just take things into her own hands. “I may look at trying to set up a community council in my district (4), she said. “And (former Taylorsville Mayor) Janice (Auger-Rasmussen) better watch out if I do. She’s my neighbor, and probably the first one I’ll call to help me.” “Community councils aren’t hard to set up – they just require a little time,” Mayor-elect Overson concluded. “But they can get a lot done and I think they’re good for the city.” Anyone interested in establishing a Taylorsville community council should contact their city council representative. Voters select new leadership Speaking of Kristie Overson, Taylorsville voters elected her as the city’s sixth mayor in November and the second female mayor. While serving on the city council, Overson defeated one-term incumbent Mayor Larry Johnson. “I’m really excited and glad I knocked on all those doors,” she said. “I got to hear so many concerns from our residents. Many of them said they weren’t aware of things that are happening. Improving communication will be one of my top priorities.” Overson’s departure from the city council opens the door for another new member to join
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them. Applicants for the post will be interviewed and voted upon by the other council members this month. That vote will be one of the first key decisions for the other Taylorsville City Council newcomer. Elementary school teacher and mother of four Meredith Harker was elected to replace eight-year District 4 incumbent Dama Barbour, who chose not to seek a third term. “I’m excited, overwhelmed (and) relieved,” Harker said. “I think my different perspective appealed to the voters. I’m in the trenches right now, with kids in school and raising a young family.” The election’s only incumbent winner was District 5 City Councilman Dan Armstrong who won a second term over 19-year-old University of Utah student John Fuller. The election of Overson and Harker followed a national trend that saw more women running for office and winning. Here in Utah, Provo voters elected their first female mayor in the city’s 157-year history. However, women holding elected office in Taylorsville is not unusual. Janice Auger (now Rasmussen) was elected to the city’s very first council and remains the city’s only mayor to have served two full terms. As 2017 retreats into the rearview mirror, it’s likely to be remembered in Taylorsville as a year with several positive trends continuing, a new challenge emerging and an election that has brought a new look to the council and mayor’s office. l
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hilanthropist and toymaker Alton Thacker is a man of big numbers. For starters, he’s 81 years old. He’s been married 64 years. He was a barber 47 years. “Oh, and when my grandson marries this summer, his new bride will be the 100th member of our family,” Thacker adds. That includes seven kids, 27 grandchildren, 38 great grandkids, and nearly 30 who joined the small army through marriage. But those “big numbers” are peanuts compared to the others in Thacker’s life. “The LDS Humanitarian Center told me years ago, 500 million children across the world do not receive any new toys in a given year,” Thacker said. “When I heard that, I decided to do what I could to put a dent in that number.” After starting modestly—and working at it for 15 years—Thacker and his volunteer staff with the “Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids” build 85,000 small toy cars each year to give away. “When we started, we were lucky to build a thousand cars a month,” Thacker added. “But we kept at it. And we have increased our count every year, to the 85,000 we did in 2016.” Thacker became aware of the need to brighten kids’ lives while making a series of humanitarian trips to Mexico with one of his barbering customers. “I made a few trips to help distribute donated
eyeglasses,” he said. “On some of the trips I played Santa Claus. When I saw how much the children loved and appreciated new toys, I got the idea to start making them.” About two dozen volunteers assist Thacker at his modest West Jordan toy “factory” each week. The oldest, John, is age 92. The youngest are some pre-teen grandkids, who may not have the woodworking experience but move a whole lot quicker. “We donate hundreds of wooden cars to hospitals and various charitable organizations every month,” Thacker added. “We also have an agreement with the Utah Department of Corrections which allows inmates—at their Gunnison prison— to paint 3,000 cars per month. It’s an honor they have to earn through good behavior.” Thacker’s foundation has been running smoothly for several years now—until another big number came along. “The rent on our shop recently went up to $1,150 a month, from $1,000,” Thacker said. “But more importantly, we lost a major benefactor.” For the past several years, a Utah County businessman has donated $15,000 a year to Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids to cover rent and electricity costs. But he recently had to discontinue that support. Since Thacker’s woodshop doesn’t have any income, the lost revenue is squeezing his
Alton and Cheryl Thacker (left) join Chick-fil-A owner Matt Griffith and Community Relations Director Jeanaea Lorton for a fundraiser. (Carl Fauver)
charitable operation. This summer, the nearby Taylorsville Chickfil-A restaurant (5580 South Redwood Road) jumped in to offer assistance. “I saw Alton’s story on television,” Chickfil-A Community Relations Director Jeanaea Lorton said. “We often hold fundraising events at
the restaurant, so I suggested we host one to help his toy-making foundation.” New Chick-fil-A owner Matt Griffith loved the idea. “I would like to hold fundraisers every night, if Jeanaea continues to find worthwhile causes,” he said. “This one is particularly special, because
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TaylorsvilleJ ournal .com (Thacker and his volunteers) are doing so much, for so many people.” “They keep seniors active, provide Eagle Scout projects, give prison inmates a valuable activity and create thousands of toys for kids who wouldn’t otherwise get them. It’s just a good, wholesome, neat thing.” Because Thacker first got his toy-making idea while playing Santa Claus, the Chick-fil-A store was decked out with a Christmas tree and decorations, in the summer heat, for the fundraiser. The restaurant donated 20 percent of its revenues for three prime dinnertime hours. “We raised a few hundred dollars, not a huge amount,” Lorton said. “But hopefully the fundraiser also created more awareness about Alton Update to Taylorsville Journal August 2017 story: Toymaker, volunteer assistants construct, give away 85,000 wooden cars “We’ve had a lot of (media) coverage about our shop; but I think that (Taylorsville Journal) article was the best story yet, because people really responded,” Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids founder Alton Thacker said. “After the story came out, we received more donations and all kinds of youth groups have volunteered their time.” Last summer, Thacker and his band of volunteer toymakers weren’t sure how they would raise money to pay the rent on their modest West Jordan shop. But people came through. “Our donors like to remain anonymous,” he said. “But I can tell you, one of them promised to cover our rent through 2017 and into the start of 2018. Now we need to raise a little more (money) to get through the whole year.”
and his volunteers. I know at least two television news teams covered it, so hopefully that will help him generate more donations.” When Thacker began his toy-making venture in 2002, three people helped him get started. Two have since passed away; but the third, Gene Wilson (who’s the same 81 years young as Alton) still spends about 15 hours a week at the toy shop. “It’s very satisfying,” Wilson said. “My wife and I have taken several trips, giving toys to kids in places like China, Peru, Greece and Turkey. Our cars produce the same smiles, worldwide. “(Alton) is a very generous, giving man. He is doing so much, for so many people. I’m proud to be a part of it. I hope he finds the necessary donations to keep it going forever.”l Now age 82 – he’s had a birthday since his Journal story came out – Thacker is still more than a decade younger than his oldest toy making assistant. He says 93-year-old John is still going strong, volunteering one day a week. But there have been some toymaker staff changes. “We’ve lost two toymakers since August,” Thacker said. “One passed away while the other went on a (LDS) mission. But the article also brought us three new volunteers.” And on to the biggest question: Did the Tiny Tim toymakers build more small toy cars this year than they ever have before, continuing a streak that began in Thacker’s garage in 2002? At press time he wasn’t ‘sure’… but ‘confident.’ “I haven’t counted them all up for 2017 yet,” he said. “But last year we made 85,000 cars… and somehow, some way, I promise you we’ll make at least 85,001 this year.” l
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy New Year! At the beginning of a new year it is traditional to reflect on the past and look forward to the possibilities and opportunities of the future. We set goals with a positive outlook knowing that some will be easily achieved, while others may be challenging and require Mayor more time and investment. Kristie S. Overson The same is true for the City of Taylorsville. I am excited for public engagement in planning for our city’s future. I believe the success of our city can be measured by citizen input, commitment and participation. As you know, I have spoken with many of you on your doorsteps and have learned much from listening to you and your view of Taylorsville. As Mayor, I begin my public service with this valuable input from you and the assurance that we can continue to listen and learn from each other. Please join me at the Mayor’s Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, January 31, at 6:00pm. This informal gathering will provide us the opportunity to get to know each other and share ideas, concerns and opportunities for planning for the future of our city. Your City Council representatives will also be available at this meeting to interact with you. Thanks, have a safe and happy new year. –Kristie S. Overson
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JANUARY SAFETY MESSAGE
As we enter into the heart of winter here in the Salt Lake Valley, we are often made acutely aware of the change in air quality. It’s not entirely predictable, changing year-toyear depending on weather patterns and other factors, but the inversion is inevitable. As a first responder this means an increase in respiratory health issues, sometimes requiring paramedic interventions. So while we can’t entirely control the inversion patterns, there are some things we can do to be prepared. The people most affected by the prolonged exposure to smog are those already suffering from respiratory ailments. Everything from asthma and emphysema, COPD, allergies, and even the common cold will be further aggravated by these conditions. If you suffer from a preexisting condition, consider discussing a plan for handling the seasonal issues with your primary care provider. Often a proactive approach can help curtail some of the issues, and amending your routine or behavior can help. The solution can be as simple as avoiding any prolonged time outside. For kids, this may mean finding some creative ways to entertain themselves indoors. For adults, it may mean a change in daily fitness or transportation patterns. One of the easiest and most proactive things that you can do is change your home air filters. Recommendations by professionals include: • Changing the filter every 90 days in the “average” suburban home (without pets). • Change the filter every 60 days if you have a cat or dog. • Have several pets, or someone with allergies or respiratory conditions? Change your filter every 20-45 days. This can all vary depending on the number of people in your home, level of pollution outside, and cleanliness of the home, but it’s a good starting point. If you do have preexisting respiratory issues, it may be a good idea to purchase a home air purifier. These are proven to further improve your interior air during times of pollution, though they may be cost prohibitive for some. If you’ve made changes at home, and plans for handling health issues with your physician, then consider also changing your habits to decrease your contribution to the problem. Be aware of burn bans and restrictions in our area. When possible, limit your car use and consider carpooling options. Winter can be a tough time for everyone, especially those with health concerns. Speak with your family and neighbors about your specific needs and make a plan. Here are some additional references: • http://air.utah.gov/ will tell you about the current conditions and concerns. • https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/RideShare has great options for carpooling and efficient use of mass transit options. • https://www.airnow.gov has forecasts and further references on inversion prediction.
The Taylorsville Exchange Club honored Richard Flink with the Book of Golden Deeds. The Book of Golden Deeds Award, recognizes dedicated volunteers who give endless hours of their time and talents toward making their communities better places to live. Richard has served on the Taylorsville Dayzz committee for 10 years. He started out as an assistant over logistics and then became the head of logistics. He has serve on the Executive Board for Taylorsville Dayzz, which oversees the financial and policy decisions. Richard last year was named co-chair of Taylorsville Dayzz. He works long hours handling all the preparations that help make this event successful.
(Left to Right: Exchangite Jeff Levenson, Richard & Karen Flink, Exchange President Jason Kamp)
He is in charge of ordering supplies - such as barricades and signs - that are used by our volunteer crews to set up around the park. He maps out the location of the main stage so Modern Display can set it up. He sets up the portable drinking stations. He is forever driving around moving barricades and signs depending on our activities of the day. He oversees several shifts of volunteers throughout the event who prepare the field for parking, closing off the fireworks fallout zone, securing the area for the cannoneers, and then removing everything put in place once Taylorsville Dayzz is over. Whenever we have a problem, Richard is there with his tools to set things right. There are long days before, during, and after the event and Richard greets everyone with a smile and cheerful attitude. Much of his work is unseen or recognized but without his help and supervision, the event would be chaotic. Richard has been a volunteer for the Boy Scouts for 35 years. He presently is Scoutmaster for a refugee troop. He has received the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver Award. He currently serves on the Big Events staff for the Salt Lake Council.
January 2018
COUNCIL CORNER
2600 West Taylorsville Boulevard • 801-963-5400 |
The New Year Brings Change
We hope your Holiday Season was joyful! This January brings a lot of change to those elected to represent the citizens of Taylorsville. Because Council member Overson was elected as Mayor, the City Council will appoint a replacement to fill her now vacant seat. The process to fill her seat is laid out in State law. There will be a Special City Council Meeting on January 10, 2018, where the four sitting members of the Council, will appoint a new member to fill the remaining
two years of her term. The Council will select from applicants that applied during the month of December (up until the 29th). This is a public interview process giving each applicant the opportunity to answer each question in a rotating fashion to ensure fairness and impartiality in the selection process. The Council looks forward to filling that vacancy and working together to build a better Taylorsville in 2018 and beyond. Happy New Year! We wish you well in 2018!
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Taylorsville CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Brad Christopherson - District #3 bchristopherson@taylorsvilleut.gov COUNCIL MEMBER Ernest Burgess - District #1 eburgess@taylorsrvilleut.gov COUNCIL MEMBER Vacant - District #2 COUNCIL MEMBER Meredith Harker - District #4 mharker@taylorsvilleut.gov
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COUNCIL VICE-CHAIR Dan Armstrong - District #5 darmstrong@taylorsvilleut.gov
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City of Taylorsville Newsletter Out with the Old, In with the New Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District (TBID) has recently completed an in-depth user rate study to establish tiered water pricing, which is now required by state law. Using historical data, a revenue needs analysis was conducted and actual costs for service delivery were calculated. After quite a bit of number crunching, a proposed new rate structure which is fair, equitable, and compliant with state law has been determined. Impacts of the tiered rate structure are expected to be minor in most cases. However, users will be billed at different rates based on how much water is utilized, so high water users will pay higher water fees. The rate structure will hopefully reduce water waste and increase conservation. More details on the rate study and proposed rates will be discussed by the TBID Board of Trustees on January 17, at 6 PM. You are invited to join the meeting, which is open to the public. An opportunity for the public to give comment on proposed rates will be available. For more information, please visit www.tbid.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
TAYLORSVILLE FOOD PANTRY
Thank You! Regal Movie Theater Walmart Harmons Smith's Coldwell Banker The Girl Scouts Taylorsville South Stake Youth Group
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church St. Martins De Porres Catholic Church Unified Police Department (Night Shift Won) Secret Santa w/Fluffy White Beard Terry & Virginia Anderton Susan Walters Bern & Susan Winslow
The generous donations from our community members and businesses made it possible to serve 300 households in November 2017 and December 2017.
January 2018
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Chief Tracy Wyant
The following UPD Taylorsville Precinct Awards were presented at the City Council Meeting held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017
OFFICER OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2017 Officer Kent Kobayashi During the first three weeks of August, 2017, Officer Kobayashi responded to several details and pro-active calls that led to multiple felony arrests. On August 6th, Office Kobayshi, while on pro-active patrol near 4764 South Plymouth View Drive, located a felon who was in possession of 17 ounces of methamphetamine. On August 7th, Officer Kobayshi, while on pro-active patrol near Labrum Park, located at stolen vehicle. The vehicle was recovered and the driver was taken into custody. On August 12th, Officer Kobayshi, while responding to an assault investigation near 4700 South Redwood Road, located a stolen vehicle which also resulted in the recovery of narcotics. On August 20th, Officer Kobayshi, while on proactive patrol near 4800 South Canal Road, located a stolen car that was later recovered on Erin Circle. Officer Kobayashi is to be commended and recognized for his attention to detail and pro-active policing. The Unified Police Department and citizens of Taylorsville City are fortunate to have him.
OFFICER OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2017 Officer Jason Albrecht
BURGLARY PREVENTION
Stop Home & Business Burglaries - Don't Tempt a Thief!
• Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short period of time, lock your doors and windows. • REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES TO Unified Police Department by calling (801) 743-7000 • Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps with automatic timers to turn on in the evening and off during the day. Also you can notify the Unified Police Department / Taylorsville Precinct to request a property check while you are away. (385-468-9435)
• Secure vacant rental or foreclosure properties from air conditioning and copper thefts by using a padlock and chain security device or by caging in the unit so thieves cannot reach the valuable metal. • Do not allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers, or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the United States Postal Service to hold your mail or arrange for a friend or neighbor to pick them up regularly. (https://holdmail.usps.com) • Arrange for your lawn to be mowed or your snow to be removed by a trusted individual while you are gone for an extended period of time.
• Keep your garage door closed and locked at all times!
• Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them if necessary.
• Do not leave lawn mowers or other easily stolen yard items in plain view
• Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security. Check with your local home improvement store for assistance.
• Push button locks on doorknobs to exterior doors are easy for burglars to open. Replace them with deadbolt locks.
On September 27, 2017 at 5:08hrs Officers were dispatched on an industrual accident, in which the victim, a Rocky Mountain Power Employee had been electrocuted while working on a power box. Officer Jason Albrecht arrived on scene within three minutes of being dispatched. He quickly evaluated the scene and retrieved hi AED from his vehicle and began CPR. Officer Albrecht utilized the AED and continued lifesaving efforts until the Unified Fire Authority arrived and took over lifesaving measures. The victim was transported to IMC in extremely critical condition. The following day I was on another call in which the same UFA crew responded. In speaking with the Captain of that crew he told me how impressed he was with Officer Albrecht's quick actions and that he had no doubt that if Officer Albrecht had not acted so quickly and decisively the victim would have surely passed. After completing his assignment on the above detail, Office Albrecht volunteered to stay on duty and provide additional manpower to the day shift as they were short staffed on that day. In addition to Officer Albrecht's actions that day, Office Albrecht acts as the lead Officer for his shift in the absence of a supervisor. He continually mentors the younger officers and helps them see a situation from a different perspective to assist them in making the best possible decisions in their role as Police Officers for the citizens of Taylorsville City. For the above mentioned case and for his actions on a continual basis, I recommend Officer Jason Albrecht for the September 2017 Officer of the Month.
OFFICER OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER 2017 Sergeant Jaren Fowler On the 4th of November 2017, while responding to assist Millcreek officers on a double homicide, Sergeant Jaren Fowler observed a male attempting to physically throw a female off the bridge over the Jordan River. Without hesitation, Sergeant Fowler engaged the male, who continued to attempt to throw the female over the bridge as she clung to the rail for her life. Sergeant Fowler was able to singlehandedly subdue and restrain the male and take him into custody. The river several feet below, contained sharp objects and debris as well as swift flowing water. It is highly probable the female, would have been killed it she had been thrown over the railing. This is only one example of the many instances where Sergeant Fowler has gone above and beyond. Sergeant Fowler is an example to the officers and citizens he serves. He is continually proactive and productive and set the bar for those he supervises. Sgt. Fowler is always calm and collected under pressure. Whenever a critical situation arises, Sgt. Fowler rises to the occasion and handles it like a well-oiled machine. Sergeant Fowler is a great asset to the Unified Police Department and the City of Taylorsville. He has the ability to calm situations and his personality makes all who serve with him serve with a purpose and a smile. He is honorable, kind, compassionate, hardworking, knowledgeable, dependable and humble.
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snow removal reminders for taylorsville residents
City of Taylorsville Newsletter
CORRECTION In last month's issue of the Taylorsville Journal, we included an historical article “Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Remembrances." Some of the language in the article, which was compiled from the Bennion Family of Utah book, is today highly objectionable, and should not have been included.
We apologize for this oversight. Traveling, even short distances, during the winter months in Utah can be stressful. Snow and Ice can cause delays and be very dangerous. Salt Lake County Public Works Operations is committed to providing safe, well maintained roadway systems for the benefit of the public. Our snow teams are prepared 24 hours a day in the event of a storm. Major arterial streets are the first priority to make passable and provide access to schools, hospitals, fire stations, police and other emergency services. Depending on the size of the storm, teams may need to continually plow these roads, which may delay residential road clearing. After the snow event has ended snow teams will return to residential streets to push the snow back to the curb or edge of the road. This often causes additional snow in driveways. We make every effort to clear all roads within 48 hours after the storm ends. When the temperatures dropping below 17 degrees the salt used on the road is less effective. The melt rate slows and the snow & ice may take days to completely melt. Drivers need to exercise extreme caution. It is important for residents to understand what they can do to ensure the roads and sidewalks are safe and passable. Sidewalks and mailboxes are the responsibility of the resident to keep clear. We recommend the sidewalk be cleared after the plows have serviced the area. Snow team members have been instructed not to clear roads with cars parked on them. Residents may call their local code enforcement or police department to assist with the removal of the cars to enable the plows access to the area. When clearing your driveways and sidewalks, the snow should not be deposited in the road. Garbage cans should be set at the curb in the morning and removed promptly. Snow removal team members are working 1216 hour shifts and appreciate courteous and friendly drivers. Please use caution when you see a snow removal vehicle and remember the snow removal vehicle is harder to stop than a regular vehicle. For more information, please contact us at 3854686101.
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January 2018
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LOCAL SCOUT TROOP, GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY Recently (Friday, December 8, 2017) three eleven-year-old Boy Scouts and their leaders from Troop 760 took on the project of tearing down some cedar fencing near the Skywalk at 6200 South and 2200 West. The project, organized by Scout Leader Gene Maxwell, was approved by Wayne Harper (Economic Development Director for the City of Taylorsville) after discovering that the fence was on City property. Broken or loose posts and slats as well as some ugly paint had made the fencing a real eye-sore. The Boy Scouts (Anthony Acosta, Tanner Clark, and Dominik Ward) had fun whacking on the posts and slats and then helping to load a utility trailer provided by a neighbor, John Lamont. They also helped to fill the bed of a pick-up truck provided by Boy Scout Leader Gabriel Proctor. Proctor provided the muscle for cutting some of the fencing into manageable sections with a saws-all. The result: a street corner that is much easier to look at and a memorable, worthwhile experience for these young men.
SENIOR CENTER The Taylorsville Senior Center is a joint operation of Taylorsville City and Salt Lake County. The facility is owned by Taylorsville City and operated by Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services staff. The staff are excited and getting ready for the new year. New Year offers many the chance to have a fresh start, create new goals and try new things. Taylorsville Seniors Center is a great place for the age 60+ to achieve those goals and try new skills. We offer many activities and services throughout the day, some of which include fitness classes, an open gym, computer classes, crocheting, art, ceramics, presentations, health and wellness workshops, and entertainment and social events. New classes starting up in January are Vital Aging, Aging Mastery Program, Senior Voices, International Toastmasters, and an Estate Planning Presentation. For ages 60+ the membership is free to have access to all these wonder classes, programs and resources. Please, stop by, we’d love to see you in this new year! You can also call 385-468-3370. Classes/Events/Activities: • Birthday Tuesday: Tuesday, January 2nd at 11:15 a.m. Entertainment by Bob Shorten • Visit With District 34 Representative Karen Kwan: Wednesdays January, 3rd and 11th at 11:00 a.m. • Estate Planning Presentation by Calvin Curtis, Attorney at Law: Thursday, January 4th at 11:00 a.m. • Senior Voices: Thursday, January 11th at 11:00 a.m. Come learn about the legislative process and how to effectively advocate. Discuss senior concerns and issues with state leaders. • Aging Mastery Program: Starts Tuesday, January 16th at 2:00 p.m. This informative course is held weekly on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Each week a professional guest speaker will attend to discuss topics of aging like health, fitness, medication management, finances and much more. Contact jhmadsen@slco.org or call 385-468-3081. • National Penguin Day: Tuesday, January 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Dress in black and white this to come play some fun arctic games. • End of Life Presentation by Elevation Home Health: Thursday, January 25th at 1:00 p.m.
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City of Taylorsville Newsletter In Loving Memory
Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District will not be collecting on Christmas Day nor on New Year’s Day. Since these holidays are on Monday this year, it impacts the schedule for all areas for the rest of the week. All collections will be delayed by one day to accommodate for these holidays. Taylorsville collections will occur on Friday, December 29th and January 5th during those two weeks, instead of Thursday.
We will be collecting Christmas trees during the month of January. For collection, place your undecorated tree on your curb. The trees will be collected the day after your regular collection day. If we don't get your tree one week, we will be back the following week. Please call our office for additional information. • We cannot accept trees with decorations, lights, tree stands or flocking. • Do not place the tree in your garbage, recycling, or green waste can. • If the tree is over eight feet tall, please cut it into smaller sections. • We cannot accept artificial trees with this curbside program
Donald Dick Frame Jr. June 6, 1930 - November 2, 2017 Remembrances of Donald Dick Frame I write this Journal Remembrance with a heavy heart. One of our dear Historic Preservation Comm. members passed away, November 7, 2017. He was Mr. Taylorsville Historian for as many years as I can remember, long before our Taylorsville Historic Preservation Comm. was formed. If you had a question about Bennion or Taylorsville, you called Don Frame! He has actively participated in civic and historical preservation activities of his beloved hometown, Taylorsville, Utah. Born and raised here, he had a wealth of knowledge of our community, especially those folks who lie buried in the Taylorsville Cemetery. At our monthly meetings, he always had a story which usually turned into a joke for our entertainment. We had another former committee member named Pauline Derhak, who, upon Don’s passing sent me via e mail how she felt about Don:
The Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District’s Administrative Control Board approved an increase to the basic fee for services starting January 2018. The base residential fees will increase $2.25 to a total of $17.00 per month ($51.00 per quarter/$204 per year). This increase will allow WFWRD to continue the current level of services to our 83,000 homes throughout the District. This is the first increase to the base rate for services in four years. Please see our website for details: www.wasatchfrontwaste.org Also, additional waste (black) cans will increase to $17.00 per month, and all additional recycling (blue) cans will have a $3.00 per month fee. These increased fees will help offset rising disposal costs at the landfills and recycling facilities.
As gifts and presents are exchanged this season, please remember that paper-based wrapping paper is recyclable, but Mylar wrapping and bows/ribbons are not recyclable.
Goodbye To My Friend Don Many years ago it was when someone gave me word To make myself acquainted with ‘the one who should be heard.” Don Frame’s the one to visit - He’ll know the facts you want; He’s searched and looked, gathered from every nook and haunt. All about the early ones who came before our time, Who made Taylorsville blossom; and souls they did refine. Dear Don you were so special, with humor and with faith. You always made things better; you were the salt of the earth. You loved your town most deeply, You gave her deep respect. Your name you cherished gladly your fore bearers were the best. How richly now heav’n is blessed because you have gone home. How happy friends and neighbors are, who’s past-times you have known. Dear Don, you were most dear of friends, You found a place for me, Among those folks you cherished, and counted friend to be. You made a point to honor me, as one you felt had worth; I’ll always hold you dear, my friend - both seriously and with mirth. I’m glad we got to say goodbye when I was leaving home In Taylorsville, to travel far, to eastern places come. You said it meant so much that day for us to say goodbye; My sentiments were just the same --- and both of us did cry. Bon voyage, dear friend of mine, I bid you fond farewell. Thanks for all you mean to me, my heart with joy does swell. As I knew you joined your loved ones and all your kin so square Heaven is a brighter place because YOU now are there. Pauline McConkie Derhak November 8, 2017
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A new era of fire protection dawns at the spacious UFA fire station on Redwood Road
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ew Unified Fire Authority Chief Dan Petersen— and other department brass—unveiled their newest fire station last month, to a crowd of about 200 dignitaries and other members of the community. “I’ve had a lot of fun days since joining the department (Jan. 17),” Petersen said. “And this is one of the better ones.” The new Taylorsville-Plymouth Fire Station #117 is UFA’s fifth new station in about seven years. “This will be our last new one for a while,” said Battalion Chief Jay Ziolkowski. “We’ve run out of bond money. But the upgrades we’ve made are very significant.” The new station is just a few blocks south of the old one, on the east side of Redwood Road, at 4965 South. “This new station is seven times larger than the old one,” Ziolkowski added. “It features ten individual sleeping quarters and has the largest apparatus bay (garage area) of any of our facilities.” The previous UFA Fire Station #117 was just 3,120 square feet, compared to the new one at 22,616 square feet. It has room to park 10 large emergency response vehicles. “The new station also has a large community conference room,” Ziolkowski added. “So now, we will be able to help serve Taylorsville citizens by providing a meeting space on occasion.” The new fire station cost just over $6 million to construct. The cost of the property was $650,000. Station #117 took less than 16 months to construct. Taylorsville Mayor Larry Johnson and Council Vice Chairman Dan Armstrong offered words of congratulation during the March 7 grand opening ceremony.
By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com Some fifth-grade students from nearby Plymouth Elementary School also played a key role. “One of our firehouse traditions is to give our equipment a thorough washing before they are parked in a new station,” Ziolkowski said. “So, we asked the students to give us a hand with that.” The “ribbon cutting” itself was unique, as UFA officials uncoupled a fire hose across one of the garage doorways instead. Draper City has voted to opt out of UFA fire protection service this summer, to create its own city department. But even with that loss, UFA will still have a jurisdiction of some 400,000 residents, from Magna to Millcreek. Petersen came to the department from southern Oregon. He began his fire safety career nearly 40 years ago as a volunteer firefighter. “I wasn’t looking for work when I was approached about this position,” Petersen said. “But after looking into it, I was impressed with the quality of people and the community mindedness of the organization. My wife and I decided moving the Utah was our new adventure, and so far, we couldn’t be happier.” Petersen is now in charge of about 550 full-time career professionals and 150 part-time employees. UFA operates 28 fire stations serving 14 communities. The new fire station replaces one built in 1976, and this one is expected to serve Taylorsville even longer. “This is designed to be a 75-year station,” Ziolkowski said. “It holds much more equipment than our previous station, including a lot of specialized apparatus. Because it is centrally located within our district, this new station will be kind of a flagship location for housing equipment that will be used throughout the
Unified Fire Authority.” Ziolkowski received praise on behalf of his department at a recent Taylorsville City Council meeting, as he offered elected officials a quarterly UFA report. In it, he pointed out fire emergency response times in the city have improved in recent years. “Four years ago, I know that was a problem,” Council Chairman Brad Christopherson told the battalion chief. “I’m happy to see that improvement and now, with this new station, I think it’s fantastic.” Once they were done washing down the fire
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Now that the new Taylorsville-Plymouth Fire Station 117 has been operating for nearly a year (since the March 7 grand opening), the Unified Fire Authority has determined it is spacious enough to house an entire support division. “Soon after the new station opened, we realized we could do more with it, to make it more utilitarian,” said UFA Battalion Chief Jay Ziolkowski. “So in November we moved our Fire Prevention Division from the EOC (Emergency Operations Center at 3380 South 900 West) to the new station (4965 South Redwood Road).” UFA officials say the timing was perfect, because more space had become necessary at the EOC for their information technology department. “About ten people – firefighters and other specialists – made the move in late November,” Chief Ziolkowski added. “There wasn’t much
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trucks, the visiting fifth-graders (and others) received guided tours of the new station. One of their highlights came when a firefighter demonstrated a slide down the station’s brass fire pole. “These aren’t very common in new stations,” one firefighter commented. “But we’re glad to have it here.” It will likely get plenty of use. Even during the relatively short open house ceremony an emergency call came in, forcing those who were on duty during the event to spring into action. l
cost involved. They just had to install a few cubicles and add some electrical outlets. The Fire Prevention Division is also making use of the fire station’s conference center.” The relocated division is not using any of the space originally intended for firefighting operations. Station 117 continues to employ about a dozen firefighters. As for the old, vacated fire station – about three blocks north of the new one – Ziolkowski said the land and building are owned by Taylorsville City and, so far, it is simply being used for storage. “We’ve had some people express concern over the size of the new fire station,” Ziolkowski concluded. “But we want all of our new buildings to have long lives and serve multiple purposes. This (relocation of the Fire Prevention Division) is a good example of how this is working well.”l
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Carroll making the most of baseball dream
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he Milwaukee Brewers drafted Taylorsville High School graduate Dallas Carroll in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft this past June. Carroll joins his twin brother, Dalton, in the quest to make the major leagues. “It is every little kid’s dream to get drafted,” Dallas Carroll said. “It was always my dream and my brother’s. For us both to get to this point is great. I was fortunate enough to hear my name. I can’t really explain the feeling. It took a few days after, for it to sink in. I enjoy playing the game, but it is different than I expected when I was a kid. There is still a lot of work to do.” Dallas Carroll started playing organized baseball when he was 5 years old. He said throwing the ball and playing with his brothers started long before that. He played in the Taylorsville little league and through college with his twin brother. “It is certainly not all glory off the bat,” he said. “I am getting payed to play this game, and I am fortunate for that.” Shortly after being drafted by the Brewers, he was assigned to join Helena (Montana) in the Pioneer League. After playing 30 games and being selected a Pioneer League All-Star, he was promoted to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Carroll played 30 games for the Helena Brewers, hitting .336 and had five home runs. He has played mostly at third and first base, but he said the Brewers want him to become very versatile. The Timber Rattlers promotion came midway through a short rookie ball season. They compete in the MidWest league and at press time are in sixth place with a 21-28 record. In eight games
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Carroll finished his season with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. He hit .261 and had 4 homeruns. He was selected a mid-season all-star with the Helena Brewers and played in the Pioneer League all-star game on Aug. 1 in Hillsboro, Oregon. He started at third-base in the game and had 1 hit in 2 at bats with 2 runs batted in and scored a run. In his time with the Brewers he struck out
with the Rattlers he has one home run and five runs batted in. Carroll said he would not be where he is today without the support of his family and the opportunities he was given to compete. “Playing at the University of Utah was a great experience,” he said. “I played in one of the best conferences in the country under some great coaches. The education was top notch, and I was close enough to play in front of my friends.” Carroll’s college career was hampered in his freshman and sophomore seasons with injuries. In 2013, his first season as a Ute, he suffered a broken foot against Arizona. In 2014, he broke his collarbone and was awarded a medical redshirt after sitting out the entire season. Despite sitting out the majority of two seasons, in 2015 he started all 53 games for the Utes at third base and led the team in runs batted in with 33. In 2016 and 2017, he was selected first team All-Pac-12, and in his final season was selected an All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association. At Taylorsville, Carroll was named 2012 Deseret News Mr. Baseball and led the Warriors to a runner-up finish at the state tournament. He hit .412 with two home runs as a senior. Dalton Carroll was selected in the 21st round of the 2016 draft by the Atlanta Braves. He currently lives and works in Draper. “Taylorsville baseball was a big part of both of our lives,” Dallas Carroll said. “Graduating from and playing baseball at Taylorsville High was a big deal for us. We came in up in that program. My teammates and other friends meant a lot to me.” l only 18 times in 109 at bats. He was named the Pioneer League Player of the Week July 17- 23. The Timber Rattlers are a single A team. On Aug. 5 Carroll had three hits and a solo home run as his team came back to defeat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 6-2. Carroll has spent time training at the University of Utah this fall and hopes to return to professional baseball next spring. l
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Warrior claims three Academic All-State awards By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
Senior Mari Hasebi was labeled by her basketball coach as the best defender on the team. She also maintained a 4.0 grade point average. (Jodi Lee/Taylorsville basketball)
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aylorsville senior Mari Hasebi capped off an incredible senior year with an Academic All-State award and state playoff appearance in basketball and track. “I loved playing sports at Taylorsville,” Hasebi said. “The coaches are absolutely amazing and push us to work hard, but they also manage to throw in lots of fun so I loved that.” She was awarded her second and third Academic All-State awards of the year; one for 5A girls basketball and the other for track. She was given the same award last fall for girls soccer. Hasebi is a four-year varsity soccer player and three-year varsity basketball player. She was named Honorable Mention AllRegion in basketball and First-Team All-Region in soccer. She also was named to the Fox13 Utah Youth Soccer Association team in 2016. The Warriors midfielder scored two goals this fall in the Warriors 2-9 season. She also played club soccer with USA Elite. Her club team won several local tournaments including the Park City Invitational, and it advanced to the ODF Region Championships and State Cup Finals. “I was able to balance being a good student and good athlete by managing my time well,” she said. “I think my schooling always comes first, because we are called student-athletes not athlete-students.” She maintained a cumulative 4.0 grade point average throughout her high school career. She is a member of the Taylorsville student senate. Hasebi has signed a letter of intent to play college soccer at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, after her graduation. Idaho State finished last season 7-13. It plays in the Big Sky conference. The Bengals’ head coach, Allison Gibson, called
her recruiting class the most balanced she has had. They signed players from seven different states. Gibson called Hasebi a crafty midfielder. As a member of the track team she posted a personal record 100-meter time of 14.23 at the Region 3 championships. She also placed 21st overall in the 200. “Mari is a coach’s dream from a basketball standpoint,” Warriors head basketball coach Jodi Lee said. “I think she was one of the best defenders in the state. We would always put her on the other team’s best player. She is relentless on defense. I think we finished second in the state in least points allowed per game, and she is a big reason why.” As a member of the Warrior basketball team, she helped the squad advance to the state playoffs. She averaged nearly three points per game and two assists. The Warriors finished the season with a 14-8 overall record and lost in the first round of the state playoffs to Fremont 53-45. “Students that take their academics seriously are an incredible blessing for a coach,” Lee said. “Part of our job is to help our athletes stay academically eligible to compete. To have students like Mari that I did not have to keep tabs on is such a relief.” The Academic All-State award is given to high school seniors who are varsity team contributors and maintain the highest level of academic achievement. The Utah High School Activities Association considers the award its most prestigious. “Our seniors played hard, and that helped trickle down to the other girls,” Lee said. “Mari was certainly a part of making this season such a joy.” Hasebi was also given the most outstanding female athlete and most outstanding female student athlete by Why you need a Seniors Real Estate Specialist ASK ABOUT MY Ta y l o r s v i l l e High School Senior Advantage ProgramTM at the end of year awards • Compassion banquet. It was the first time • Dedication the two awards have been • Experience given to the you can same student. l depend on
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