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FALLEN MEMORIAL REPAIRED FOR FALLEN SOLDIERS By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

adets from Taylorsville High School’s JROTC train for their military competitions on the Jordan River Parkway near their school. They regularly run past the Freedom Shrine, a monument to local veterans, on the Parkway near 700 West and 4500 South. They were upset when they noticed missing plaques, graffiti and trash around the memorial. “We saw how it was basically going downhill,” said cadet captain Jonathan Avila. “This isn’t how we should make a memorial for our fallen.” Cadets wanted those who use the Parkway to see a respectful remembrance of their veterans. Student leaders waited until mid-March when the weather was warm enough to organize a service project to restore the Freedom Shrine. Using 5 gallons of gray paint provided by Taylorsville City officials, they repainted the shrine’s cement wall. They also picked up the trash in the area. “I felt I had a responsibility to take care of my community because we all live here; we’ve got to clean up after ourselves,” said First Lieutenant Fernanda Suaste, who felt it was a productive use of her time. Second Lieutenant Abby Wayment said the monument looks much nicer now and is more respectful to the veterans. She said the memorial is a place community members can learn about their history. “I love history, so I really liked doing this and being able to read some of the plaques,” Wayment said. The plaques covering the shrine’s wall include copies of historical documents such as inspirational excerpts from the Declaration of

Independence and President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address in which Americans were challenged to “ask what you can do for your country.” Others show newspaper clippings announcing wartime headlines from various wars. Some plaques honor local veterans, providing personal details about the veterans who gave their lives for their country. Col. Neil Andersen, a JROTC instructor, knew some of the soldiers featured on the wall. He shared some personal stories about them with the cadets as they worked on the project. Command Sgt. Major Laura Sanchez said when the painting was done, students shoveled leaves off the pathway as well. She said it wasn’t hard work and it went fast with many people helping. But the clean-up was the easy part of the project. The JROTC is working to replace two plaques that have been stolen. And Andersen believes there are veterans whose names are missing from the wall. “They have names from WWI and WWII, but there’s nothing there from Korea or Vietnam,” said Andersen. Some post-9/11 veterans have been honored on the wall, but Taylorsville government records don’t have accurate information on soldiers who served before 1996, when the Taylorsville/Bennion area was unincorporated. Andersen said they contacted the Heritage Center, Taylorsville City and Veterans of Foreign Wars, but none have been able to provide records to identify who may have been omitted from the shrine. “We’re looking for people that should be on the wall but aren’t on the wall,” said Montanez. The cadets are asking the community to

Cadets repair shrine to honor local veterans. (Neil Andersen/THS JROTC)

share any information they have of family members, friends or neighbors from the Taylorsville/ Bennion area who lost their lives during military service. Once the veterans are identified, VFW will make plaques for them and the students will add them to the shrine. “When we say these people died in this war, people just hear names and words,” Avila said. He feels that having plaques with the veteran’s name, picture and information will help community members appreciate the veterans and see them as real people. The cadets participate in community service projects throughout the year. “It’s helping our cadets to see what we can

do if we just put our minds to it—making a plan and sticking to it,” Avila said. Corporal Vaianna Schwenke is inspired by the patriotism of veterans and plans to join the armed forces. “Maybe I might make myself honorable enough to get on the wall,” she said. The Freedom Shrine is located along the Jordan River Parkway at Bridgeside Park near 700 West and 4500 South. It was erected by the Taylorsville Exchange Club in 2001. If you have any information about fallen veterans who served from the Taylorsville/Bennion area, Andersen urged people to contact him: Taylorsville High JROTC, njandersen@grainiteschools.org, 385- 646-1197. l

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Painters, sculptors, photographers join in the annual Taylorsville Art Show By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com The TCJ is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout Taylorsville. For information about distribution please email circulation@mycityjournals. com or call our offices. Rack locations are also available on our website. For subscriptions please contact: circulation@mycityjournals.com The views and opinions expressed in display advertisements do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Loyal Perch Media or the City Journals. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the owner.

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Michaela Hilse (with Mayor Overson) won the People’s Choice award for her piece, “Stars in Her Eyes.” (Howard Wilson)

rooster fashioned out of silverware, primarily forks, earn the ‘Best of Show’ award at this year’s annual Taylorsville Art Show, selected by a group of judges from among 240 pieces of art. “This show gets bigger and better every year,” said Taylorsville Arts Council Chairman Howard Wilson. “And we can’t wait to see what it will become when we shift it to the new Performing Arts Center in 2021.” When that move is made, the arts council

plans to expand the show to an entire week. But for the next couple of years – as they did again this year – the council will make do with the space provided by the Taylorsville Senior Center. “We shifted the show from city hall in 2016 because there is more room here,” Wilson continued. “But still, this room is used by the seniors for lots of different activities. So I know they’ll be happy, like us, when we can shift to the new arts center after it’s built.” For the first time ever, this year’s entrants all registered on-line for the art show, which organizers say simplified the process. Taylorsville Art Show contestants are grouped into five categories: age 8 and younger, 9 to 14, adult (15-59), senior and professional. Each of those groups compete in three different categories: fine art, needlework/home arts and mixed/creative arts. In other words, nearly any type of artwork is welcome at the show. All the various categories also mean a couple of hundred first and second place ribbons go home with artists every year. Doyle Atwood, for instance, has earned one ribbon or another every time he’s entered one of his wood burnt art pieces. This year, his depiction of an antique train claimed the top prize. “It’s fun; working on my art provides a kind of sanctuary,” the 77-year-old Atwood said, as his wife Kathleen helped him carry his pieces out of the senior center. Near the other end of the age spectrum, Liam Huff earned the children’s Mayor’s Choice award for his painting entitled “Masked Bandit.” Clark Ostergaard won the adult Mayor’s Choice award while Michaela Hilse won the People’s Choice honor. The acrylic painting “Wild Dream” earned Sarah Bjork the Taylorsville Arts Council award. Taylorsville High School sophomore Laura Parra has earned ribbons two years in a row: a first place working in charcoal last year and a second place – with an acrylic paint piece – this year.

“It’s fun; I like seeing other people’s point of view through their art,” Parra said. “A lot of people enjoy thinking outside the box.” Baylee Goodman, 8, also went home with a couple of ribbons, including one for a colored pencil piece entitled “Surf’s Up” that took her only one day to complete. “I think she has a real talent for art,” her proud mother Miranda Goodman added. “I think she’s found her niche.” It’s also not uncommon for parents and kids to enter the Taylorsville Art Show together. But in the case of Rachelle and Stefani Anderson, only one of them took a ribbon home. Rachelle, 11, claimed a red, second place ribbon for her oil paint piece, “Jellyfish.” But her mother – who’s painted for 25 years and taught art for the last four years – came up short. “I’m so proud of her; she’s won a ribbon every year but one, since she began entering this show at age 5,” Stefani said of her daughter. Then she added with a smile, “As for me (not winning a ribbon), let’s just say it’s harder in the adult category.” “(Painting) is kind of relaxing and fun to do,” Rachelle said. “I like thinking about what I’m going to paint next almost as much as doing it.” Ribbons and bragging rights are all the winners earn at the Taylorsville Art Show. But organizers say, that has proven to be enough to keep people coming back. The Taylorsville Arts Council is funded primarily through grants from Salt Lake County’s Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) tax, along with a small annual stipend from the city. “We apply for $15,000 in ZAP funding each year, but are never sure how much of that we will get,” Wilson said. “The city has been good about budgeting $1,000 each year for the arts council.” For more about the variety of artistic activities the Taylorsville Arts Council supports, visit www.taylorsvilleut.gov or www.facebook. com/TaylorsvilleCity. l

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Monitoring ecological change with smart phones and social media By: Salt Lake County’s Watershed Planning & Restoration Program As you explore the trails along the Jordan River this spring, keep an eye out for new signs at stream restoration projects completed by Salt Lake County’s Watershed Planning & Restoration Program. You’ll see informational signs about the projects, and signs that encourage people to take and share photos of the restoration areas. Both sign types were included to create awareness of stream restoration techniques used by the Watershed Program, why restoration was needed, and how it can improve the river ecosystem. For both wildlife and humans! When left to its own devices, a river is a dynamic thing. Banks move as erosive forces shape and reshape the channel and floodplain. But when development puts stress on natural stream systems, erosion can accelerate beyond the norm. Much of the Jordan River’s historic floodplain has been impacted in one way or another, and the Watershed Program is using natural channel design to repair damaged streambanks, restore natural function to the river, and improve habitat for wildlife. Post-project monitoring is an

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important part of any restoration project. With the photo monitoring stations, we’re inviting Jordan River Trail users to become part of the monitoring process! It’s simple: Put up a sign asking people to set their phone or camera in an angle bracket, take a photo, and post it to Twitter with a site-specific hashtag. Then we use the photos to create slideshows that show change over time. This is truly a crowdsourcing effort. We don’t own the photos. Instead, Salt Lake County developed an online tool to harvest the hashtags and view the photos in a slideshow format that simulates timelapse photography. We’re relying on a network of citizen-monitors to provide the data that creates a permanent photographic record. Photos taken during the growing season will record how plants on the reconstructed streambanks are filling in. During high water we’ll see how the floodplains are handling high river flows. During winter, when foliage is off and water levels are typically lower, we’ll have a clearer view of how the reconstructed streambanks are holding up. Spring is a great time to head

out as plants in the restoration areas are starting to leaf out. Currently, there are seven photo monitoring stations (and eight project info signs) at several Watershed Program restoration projects on the Jordan River. Five photo stations along the stretch of river from Arrowhead Park at 4800 South to approximately 5100 South in Murray, are documenting ongoing restoration work begun in 2015. We have one photo station at Winchester Park at 6500 South in Murray for the channel repair and revegetated streambanks that we completed in 2015. In Draper, we have one station at the river realignment project at 12600 South, just down the trail from the Jordan River Rotary Park. To see the slideshows created from the crowdsourced photos, visit our Monitor Change page at http://slco. org/watershed/restoration/monitorchange/. Learn more in the Spring 2018 issue of Watershed Watch, the newsletter of the Salt Lake County Watershed Planning & Restoration Program, http://slco.org/watershed/ resource-center/watershed-watchnewsletter. l

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Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing welcomes new director

he Utah Department of Workforce Services Office of Rehabilitation has named sign language specialist Dan Mathis its new director of Taylorsville’s Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Mathis replaces former director Marilyn Call, who announced her retirement last fall, about the same time the center — located southeast of Walmart in Taylorsville (5709 South 1500 West) — was celebrating its 25th anniversary. “This center is the Mecca for the Utah deaf community,” the sign language interpreter for Mathis said. “I grew up in the Utah deaf community and have been familiar with the great services the center provides for many years. I’ve also known most of the people here for a long time. So now it’s nice to get to learn more about all of their skills.” Mathis was born deaf and was also around two deaf grandparents for much of his young life. The Syracuse resident and father of four graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1989, before education, work and a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took him across the country. “Right out of high school, I attended Salt Lake Community College for about a year and a half,” Mathis said. “I began serving my mission in Philadelphia in July 1991.” Because he was adept at sign language, Mathis served an unusual American Sign Language mission. He said that calling took him from Philadelphia, to New York City and on to Indianapolis, all in just two years. By 1998, Mathis was earning a pair Bachelor of Arts degrees — in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies — from Gallaudet University, a private school for the deaf and hard of hearing in Washington, D.C. Several years later he earned a master’s degree there as well. Mathis also found time to play baseball for the university,

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By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com after also doing so at Hillcrest. “Sports was my way to socialize in high school,” Mathis said. “But otherwise, school was pretty lonely. I attended mainstream classes from a young age, with the school district providing sign language interpreters. But my friends never really wanted to learn sign language — except for the ‘dirty’ signs. So I ate lunch alone quite a bit.” Those experiences at a young age taught Mathis the importance of providing the deaf and hard of hearing with as many opportunities as possible to work and socialize with one another. He promises to make that a point of emphasis at the Sanderson Community Center. “I’m interested in continuing what we are doing (at the Sanderson Center) while also working to get younger children more involved,” Mathis said. “I want to provide even more in the way of vocational training and employment specialists who can help place our people into good jobs.” Mathis said in the nearly 30 years since he graduated from high school, there hasn’t been much improvement in the mainstream public education provided to hearing-impaired students. He believes more deaf children and their parents, whether hearing or not, need to make learning sign language a higher priority. However, Mathis said he has observed two big areas of improvement for the deaf and hard of hearing over those same three decades. “First, there is much better awareness about the deaf community now, so there is less stigma about it,” he said. “And second, new technology to aid the hearing-impaired is tremendous. Phones that provide captioning (of what is being spoken at the other end), for instance, are very helpful.” Nationwide, a full 20 percent of people suffer at least some hearing challenges. In Utah, according to the 2010 U.S. census,

The Sanderson Community Center in Taylorsville has a new director in Dan Mathis. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)

4,000 people are completely deaf. The Sanderson Community Center features 71,000 square feet of meeting and conference room space, lecture halls, a large basketball and multipurpose area and several other amenities. Its Taylorsville campus is a spacious 6 acres. The site employs about 25 full--time and 50 part-time people. It also coordinates activities for its only satellite location in St. George. The center operates on an annual budget of about $3 million, with some 1,400 different people visiting the multipurpose site at least once a year. Prior to this new position, Mathis served as an American Sign Language specialist for the Jean Massieu School of the Deaf, as part of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. l

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Traffic relief may come to ‘second-most congested intersection’ in Utah By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com

Taylorsville residents review proposed frontage road plans during a UDOT open house. (Carl Fauver/City Journals)

nyone who’s ever tried to drive through the intersection of 2700 West and 4700 South — from, say, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on a Tuesday — isn’t about to dispute a fact Taylorsville State Sen. Wayne Harper shared at a recent Utah Department of Transportation open house. “That is the second-most congested intersection in our entire state,” Harper said during the UDOT meeting to gather public comments about a proposed frontage road, just west of the belt route, from 4100 to 4700 South. “And, for that matter, the intersection of 3200 West 4700 South is also in the top five of our state’s most congested.” That’s why UDOT and Taylorsville City are teaming up to explore the possibility of constructing a southbound-only frontage road, similar to one built a few years ago, between I-215 and Valley Fair Mall. “This environmental assessment of the frontage road proposal is federally required; gathering public comments at a meeting like this is an important part of that,” UDOT Project Manager Oanh Le-Spradlin said. “The estimated cost of this frontage road is $10 million to $14 million, and the construction could be completed

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with little or no property acquisition. But we need to determine how the public feels about the idea.” Harper serves on the project team that did the legwork leading up to the UDOT open house. From what he’s seen so far, he likes the concept. “It would be beneficial to residents living in the surrounding area,” Harper said. “And most of the funding for the project would be federal, so Taylorsville residents wouldn’t have to pay a large amount.” “We anticipate 93 percent of the funding for frontage road construction would be federal, coming through the Wasatch Front Regional Council,” Le-Spradlin said. “If that happens, UDOT and Taylorsville City would only have to pay 7 percent, unless there were cost overruns.” Another Taylorsville state legislator — Rep. Jim Dunnigan — also visited the UDOT public scoping meeting and supports the frontage road idea. “We’ve been working on (improving west Salt Lake Valley transportation) for years, and UDOT is listening,” he said. “Bangerter Highway should have been built as a freeway to begin with. But the improvements being made there and frontage roads like this are helping.”

The Wasatch Front Regional Council is a metropolitan planning organization, a quasigovernmental group tasked with improving transportation in this region as our population grows. As a part of that plan, the council has mapped out a number of proposed west side belt route frontage roads. “Taylorsville City submitted an application for funding the (4100 to 4700 South) frontage road, and there would probably be federal money available for it, if the environment assessment determines it’s a viable plan,” said WFRC Transportation Improvement Program Coordinator Ben Wuthrich. “Of the several frontage roads (WFRC is) considering, this appears to be the most likely next one, because it would not require much property acquisition.” UDOT already owns perhaps all of the land it would need to complete the one-way road, adjacent to the belt route. The proposed corridor would skirt the eastern edges of property occupied by Utah State Laboratories, American Express, UDOT and a few others. To this point, it appears the most significant thing now occupying part of the proposed area is a popular walking trail. A “Frequently Asked Questions” handout UDOT officials provided at the open house stated, “We are aware of the trail and its value to the community. The statement continues, “We will work to avoid and/or minimize any impact to the trail. If an impact cannot be avoided, UDOT will work closely with each property owner to determine fair market value.” Along with the frontage road, UDOT proposes constructing two east–west roads linking 2700 West to the new frontage road. Commuters using these routes to access the frontage road could then merge onto the southbound belt route north of the existing I-215 entrance at 4700 South. Perhaps the biggest unanswered question during the public meeting was whether UDOT will construct an on-ramp to the new frontage road from the existing belt route overpass at 4100 South. That’s the question homeowner Brian Holt most wants answered. He’s lived at 2412 Hard Rock Drive with his family of seven children

since 1994. His house is the closest to where a ramp would be constructed if a 4100 South entrance to the frontage road is included. “I understand the price of progress,” Holt said at the scoping meeting. “But if they do decide to build a frontage road on-ramp from 4100 South, I either want UDOT to buy my home or put up some much taller sound walls.” UDOT’s noise assessment specialist on the project, Elisa Albury, promised Holt the agency will comply with legal sound requirements. The frontage road environmental assessment will continue through the end of the year. If findings support construction, UDOT officials said that could begin in 2020. l

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Youth Council members attend a revamped, productive leadership conference at USU By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com

complete overhaul of an annual leadership conference — hosted by Utah State University — is getting rave reviews from members of the Taylorsville Youth Council and their adviser. Members of the largest-ever Taylorsville Youth Council are nearing the end of their service year, just as their school year is also winding down. The group had a record 21 members this year because that’s how many high schoolers applied. “We normally cut the group to 20,” Taylorsville City Council Coordinator and Youth Council Adviser Kristy Heineman said at the time. “But we didn’t want to cut just one person this time around, so we expanded the council by one.” Each spring, the Taylorsville youth join with their counterparts from across the state, for the Utah Association of Youth Councils’ Leadership Conference at Utah State University. But this year, several new changes were introduced that pleased both Heineman and her council members. “About 400 kids attend the conference each year,” she said. “But until this year, each student council stayed together as a team, competing against the other councils. This didn’t give the kids much of a chance to get to know each other.” This year, the event was under the direction of new Association of Youth Councils President Lisa Summers. “I love to see youth come together as a group of strangers and learn to work together,” Summers said. “So, this year we carefully placed students — and their advisers — into separate groups, so no two from the same youth council were together.” Summers is the Centerville City Recreation Director and advises a youth council made up of Viewmont High School students. Once the students were divided into groups of strangers, they spent part of their leadership conference time completing service projects throughout Logan. “The kids said that was definitely a highlight,” Summers said. “Most of them visited places they had never been before. These kids genuinely have a desire to help. So, completing the service projects was pretty rewarding for them.” Heineman said her Taylorsville Youth Council members helped on most of the 19 different service projects. “One of our students helped clear weeds and bushes at the zoo in Logan (Zootah), while another read to elementary school kids,” she said. “Another group cleaned benches. There were all kinds of activities.” “My service project was great,” said Taylorsville Youth Council Mayor Bryn Gale, whose group visited a senior center. “We mostly played cards with them. They love a game called Skip-Bo. But we also just talked with them. They seemed to enjoy our visit.”

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Councilman Ernest Burgess (L) and Mayor Kristie Overson (R) join the Taylorsville Youth Council at their leadership conference dinner and dance at Utah State University. (Kristy Heineman)

Gale is actually one of two Taylorsville Student Council members who do not attend Taylorsville High School. She lives in Taylorsville — as student council bylaws require — but attends Murray High School. She’s also one of three council members who represent the group at business ribbon-cuttings and other city events as student ambassadors. Each of the three ambassadors are also asked to complete a special project. In that activity, Bryn is again working with seniors. “With help from some of the other youth council members, I interviewed about 10 people at the Taylorsville Senior Center,” Bryn said. “We had a sign-up sheet there and they volunteered to talk with me about the history of our city and their families. To finish the project, I am writing one-page summaries of each interview and will give edited copies to the participants. It’s been fun, and I’ve learned a lot.” Taylorsville Mayor Kristie Overson appreciates the enthu-

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Child abuse prevention the focus of colorful pinwheel display outside City Hall By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com

Dozens of volunteers gathered outside Taylorsville City Hall to plant pinwheels. (Facebook/Taylorsville Exchange Club)

whimsical display outside Taylorsville City Hall through the month of April was designed again this year to remind residents to be vigilant in helping to curb one of our state’s most serious problems. “This was our seventh year to put the pinwheels in the lawn outside City Hall,” Taylorsville Exchange Club Secretary Renee Sorensen said. “They are such a great visual because they twirl and sparkle. But more important, we hope the pinwheels open discussions between parents and kids about the problem of child abuse in our state and the need to report incidents.” Sadly, Utah regularly ranks among the top 10 states with the highest rates of child sexual abuse. U.S. Health and Human Services Department data reported the state eighth on such a list, three years ago.

Additionally, the American Society for the Positive Care of Children was founded in 2011 after its research showed over the past [10] years, more than 20,000 American children are believed to have been killed in their own homes by family members. That is nearly four times the number of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nationally, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before turning age 18. In Utah, the child sex abuse rate is three times the national average. With those unsettling statistics as a backdrop, the city council unanimously passed a resolution declaring “April 2018 is child abuse prevention month in Taylorsville.” Mayor Kristie Overson read the proclamation, with passages including “Taylorsville’s greatest asset is our children” and “child abuse is a serious problem affecting thousands of children in the Salt Lake Valley annually.” “The Taylorsville Exchange Club was established at the same time the city was incorporated, in 1996,” Sorensen said. “Child abuse prevention had been taken up as a key cause by the national Exchange Club organization years before (1979). So our local club immediately began to support the cause as well.” Sorensen is one of four founding members of the Taylorsville Exchange Club who has remained active since day one. The club’s Facebook page indicates the organization focuses on four primary service programs: • Child abuse prevention • Youth programs • Americanism • Community service The club is made up of local volunteers who are passionate about their community and use the club as a platform to serve and recognize others who are making a positive impact. Members meet the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Taylorsville City Hall.

In addition to the city council passing its child abuse prevention month proclamation, another elected official who calls Taylorsville home is also focused on curbing the problem. Last month in this publication — and other editions of the City Journal — Salt Lake County Council Chair Aimee Winder Newton penned the column, “Staggering child abuse rates prompt education.” In it, Newton wrote: “Our greatest role — whether as parents, educators or elected officials — is to protect our family from harm as we help them grow into adults who live, work and raise a family.” The county council chair invited people to learn more about the problem and ways to help combat it by visiting www.pcautah. org, the Prevent Child Abuse Utah website. “I’ve been particularly impressed with Prevent Child Abuse Utah as they’ve gone school to school throughout Utah educating teachers and kids about the issue,” Newton wrote. “I’ve been so impressed. I’ve served on their board for the last couple years, trying to help advance their mission.” Winder also encourages people to visit the PCA Utah website to take a free, half-hour online parenting course. On the final day of March, Taylorsville Exchange Club members and volunteers planted 480 pinwheels. Club officials say the colorful toys are meant to reflect the bright future all children deserve, while also symbolizing the positive impact adults can have when they get involved in preventing child abuse. The local Exchange Club remains busy throughout the year hosting youth programs and awards, sponsoring scholarships and conducting events such as meet the candidate nights. But Sorensen said the club will continue to shine a spotlight on the tragedy of child abuse until it is eradicated. “We do have child abuse in all of our communities,” she said. “I know people like to think we don’t, but we do. As parents and grandparents, we need to get educated.” l

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he Utah senator and two representatives who serve Taylorsville each championed a variety of causes during this year’s 45-day state legislative session. And in the midst of working on their own bills, the trio also found time to agree on several things. Sen. Wayne Harper and Reps. Karen Kwan and Jim Dunnigan say this year’s session was busy, productive and particularly good for education. “We attacked more difficult issues this session than we have in years,” Harper said. “We expanded Medicaid for the needy, lowered our state income tax rate (from 5 percent to 4.95 percent) and reformed the election process. In terms of addressing policy and funding issues, this was one of the most impactful sessions I’ve ever been a part of.” That from a man who began as a representative in 1997 and switched to the Utah Senate in 2013. Not far behind Harper in Capitol Hill tenure is District 39 Dunnigan, who has served in his post since 2003. “With a few announced retirements in the House — at the end of this year’s session — I will now be the second-most tenured Republican representative behind Eric Hutchings (District 38) of Kearns, who started in 2001,” Dunnigan said. “Overall, it was a good session. We provided more than $800 million in new money for education in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The amount added this year will push that over $1 billion.” While Taylorsville’s two Republicans have been serving for a long time, freshman Democratic Kwan (District 34) just wrapped up her second session. “It started fast and never slowed down this year,” she said. “Last year, I was just learning my way around, and my bills passed early in the session. But this time, I had more bills, with one of them still on the board (awaiting a final vote) on the last night of the session. So, it was much more intense.” The three Taylorsville state legislators worked on many different bills. But, when pinned down to describe their biggest “success or accomplishment to come out of the 2018 Utah State Legislative Session,” this is what they shared: Sen. Wayne Harper – Senate Bill 136, Transportation Governance Amendments Harper led the charge on a massive overhaul of the Utah Transit Authority through his transportation bill, which reduces the size of the UTA board, increases electric car registration fees and renames UTA as the TDU (Transit District of Utah), among other things. “The name change has drawn a lot of attention, but that is only two lines in a 6,000line bill,” Harper said. “The most important thing I believe the legislation accomplishes is to replace the current 16-member, part-time

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Taylorsville lawmakers enjoyed a productive legislative session. (Lawrence Linford/City Journals)

UTA board of directors with a more accountable, three-member, full-time board.” UTA officials objected to the name change, claiming it could cost up to $50 million to repaint signs and busses, along with other changes. But Harper scoffs at that notion. “The bill clearly explains, the name change will come over time,” he said. “When new busses are ordered, they will have the new name. The same for bus stop signs, letterhead and everything else. It won’t add to the cost.” Harper said the overhaul was needed, because the transit agency has been under Department of Justice investigation and has lost much of its public trust. Rep. Jim Dunnigan – House Bill 45, Consumer Reporting Agency Fees Early in this year’s session, Dunnigan made headlines when his bill to reduce the number of days Utahns can discharge fireworks over the July holidays passed. But he believes his work to protect us against identity theft and credit fraud was more impactful. “The three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) now charge $10 each to freeze and unfreeze our credit,” he explained. “It’s safer for consumers to always have their credit frozen and then to unfreeze it just long enough to make major purchases. But few people do this now, because of the fees.” Dunnigan’s bill requires the credit bureaus to stop charging consumers to freeze and unfreeze their credit and to develop mobile apps to make this process easier. “Right now, credit freezing and unfreezing can take up to two weeks, with ‘snail mail’ back and forth,” Dunnigan added. “My bill requires apps now being developed to do

this in 15 minutes.” Frozen credit does not impact our ability to make daily credit card purchases. “You really only need your credit unfrozen for major purchases like a house or car,” he said. “It just needs to be easier to keep our credit frozen and this bill will help with that.” Rep. Karen Kwan – House Bill 263, Assisted Living Facilities Amendments As the only Democrat in the Taylorsville legislative delegation, Kwan believes her biggest accomplishment during this year’s session was to protect senior citizens who are involuntarily discharged from assisted living facilities for failure to pay their bills. “We’ve seen a 20 percent increase in homelessness among seniors in recent years,” she said. “This bill requires assisted living centers to report to the state ombudsman office whenever they discharge a resident for non-payment. Then that office can assist the senior in securing new housing.” The bill comes with a cost of $98,600, to fund one new full-time equivalent position in the ombudsman office. “This issue was brought to my attention by a Taylorsville constituent,” Kwan added. “They were also a constituent of City Councilwoman Kristie Overson (before she was elected mayor), and she worked hard with me to research the problem. I’m very grateful for her help.” As an aside, although Kwan is in the opposite party from Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, she said they have an unusual link to one another. “When I got married last September, I asked (Herbert) to perform the ceremony,” Kwan said. “As a governor, he can do that and had done it before. He agreed, and we had a wonderful wedding at the state capitol.” l

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DEAR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS, A few weeks ago, I took the opportunity to meet with our Neighborhood Compliance team and drive around our city. It was a great opportunity to view businesses and neighborhoods with a focus on keeping our city beautiful and safe. As residents, there are several ways we can be proactive and do our part to take pride in our homes, neighborhoods, and streets. Here are a few suggestions: • Keep lawns mowed and weeds trimmed.

Mayor Kristie S. Overson

• Trim trees 13’ above the roadway and 7’ above the sidewalk. • Keep debris, vehicles, toys away from the sidewalk. • Make room for your vehicles in your garages and hard surface driveways. Extended parking on streets is our most signiﬁcant challenge for snowplows and garbage trucks and is a safety concern for all. Here’s how the city helps: • The annual area cleanup with neighborhood dumpsters occurs in June. • Upon request, we provide landﬁll passes, two per residence, to assist you with the yard and junk cleanup. Our Neighborhood Compliance team drives the city every day. They appreciate tips from concerned neighbors and will address issues as quickly as possible. If you have a concern, please call 801-955-2013. Thank you for taking a proactive approach to keeping our city safe, healthy and happy. –Kristie S. Overson

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City of Taylorsville Newsletter Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Remembrances LIFE HISTORY IN SUMMARY OF JACOB KEMP BUTTERFIELD

Jacob Kemp Butterfield, son of Abel & Persis Kemp Butterfield was born in the township of Farmington, County of Kennebec, State of Maine on the 17th of Feb. 1813.

BE INVOLVED. BE IN THE KNOW. BE PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY. Community Councils are advisory councils where a variety of city-related community interests such as community and economic development, public safety, emergency preparedness, public services, city infrastructure, civil enforcement, and budget can be discussed. Any residents, property owners, business owners; and leaders of local religious congregations, schools, nonprofit organizations, and other community organizations located within the boundaries of Taylorsville Community Council 2B are invited to contact Jerry Milne at (801) 268-4163 and/or email at jerrymilne@comcast.net *Future Community Council 2B Meetings will be scheduled based on membership interest

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His history is quite lengthly, so a brief summary is listed in this article. His main claim to fame was that he served in the Mormon Battalion during the Mexican War. In 1846, Jacob was mustered into the service of the United States Army. He was said to be the tallest member of the battalion at six feet two inches tall. He was a private in Company A, under Captain Jefferson Hunt. He experienced the “Battle of the Bulls”, the only occasion for the use of arms in defense during the entire expedition. After much marching, he was honorably discharged on the 16th of July, 1847. He made his way to Utah, arriving in Salt Lake City in May, 1848. He brought back with him a little iron kettle which he had used to cook his rations in while on this memorable march. It held about one quart. He and his three wives settled in Taylorsville, Utah; all living under the same roof. With the three wives, he fathered nineteen children. He maintained a nice orchard in Taylorsville at the end of 1175 West that was a favorite spot for young couples to stroll on a warm summer evening. Jacob passed away at his home in Taylorsville November 18, 1889 after many years of service devoted to his country, his state and his church.

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The following UPD Taylorsville Precinct Awards were presented at the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2018

OFFICER OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018 Officer Jesse Allen In February the cover day shift Sergeant had an exigent personal matter and had to take time off without any notice. Jesse took over as the lead for the shift. This shift is a very busy shift and has a vacant spot. Jesse made sure the officers were taken care of and the calls were taken care of in a timely and effective matter. For three weeks Jesse lead the shift successfully. Being the lead officer on a shift is a very difficult task. Not only do you have the responsibility as a supervisor of the shift, but you also have to handle calls for service. Essentially you are doing the job of a patrol officer and a Sergeant. Jesse executed his duties with great success and with a positive attitude. Jesse is looked up to in many ways as a leader on the shift. On days off he routinely sends out articles to his fellow officers to help them in their duties. Jesse is held in high regard and respected in the Unified Police Department. Jesse is someone the Sergeants can turn to and he is well experienced in his duties. Jesse should be commended for his willingness to step up and go the extra mile. Jesse is a prime example of an outstanding officer.

OFFICER OF THE MONTH - MARCH 2018 Officer Danielle Roskelley

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On March 24th, 2018, Officer Danielle Roskelley and assisting units responded to 2700 West 6200 South on the report of a serious accident involving several cars. Danielle was the first to arrive and immediately took supervision of the scene and subsequent investigation. After insuring all involved parties were not in imminent danger, Danielle coordinated with UFA on the extraction of one of the victims from their car. In addition, Danielle began interviewing witnesses and providing all of the necessary information to everyone involved. As Ellie Fair, who witnessed the accident indicated, Off. Roskelley is a true professional and represented UPD very well in her approach to both victims and witnesses alike. The City of Taylorsville is fortunate to have such an involved, competent and dedicated member serving its residents.

PRECINCT RECOGNITION 2005-2018 Sergeant Jaren Fowler In recognition of your service and professionalism to the residents of Taylorsville City. Your pro-active approach and relentless pursuit of career criminals will impact future generations. EVIL is powerless if the GOOD are unafraid. -Ronald Reagan

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June 28, 29 & 30, 2018

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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4 -11 pm Carnival Bonus Night (Special Family Night: 10 rides for $ 10 ) 7:00 pm IMAGINE (Beatles Tribute) with the WV Symphony & Cannons 9:30 pm Movie - Jumanji (edited version)

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Register, Grab your sweet race tee and swag bag, Show up bright and early, Invite your cheering squad, Lace your sneakers up, Hydrate til' you can't hydrate no more, And join us for the 2018.....

Taylorsville Dayzz 5k and Kids Fun Run 5k Race starts at 7 am Kids Fun Run starts at 7:45 am Valley Regional Park 2700 West 4870 South Taylorsville, UT 84118

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Please remember that grass clippings and other organic and yard waste NEVER go in the blue recycle can. If these materials get collected, it will contaminate the entire recycle load in the collection truck. If you have a lot of yard waste, consider a Green Waste can or a home composting program. More information about our Green Waste Program can be found at https://wasatchfrontwaste.org/green-waste-collection.

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SMOKE DETECTORS Why should my home have smoke detectors? In the event of a fire, a smoke detector can save your life and those of your loved ones. They are the single most important means of preventing house and apartment fire fatalities, by providing an early warning signal, so you and your family can escape. Smoke detectors are one of the best safety features you can buy and install to protect yourself, your family and your home. It is an unfortunate misconception that people will awaken at the sound or smell of a fire. This is sadly untrue. Oxygen deprived environments, gasses from smoke and burning items affect our ability to react “normally” even if we are light sleepers. Smoke detectors detect smoke in the early stages, giving you and your family the early warning you'll need to get out safely.

Spring is here, which means we think about Spring Cleaning. We have both bulk trailers and green waste trailers that you can rent to help with your household clean-up tasks. These trailers are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Rental fees, and other details, are available on our website at https://wasatchfrontwaste.org/trailerrental. You can also reserve your trailer online, or call our offices to make your reservation. Sign up early to ensure you get the trailer on the date you need.

WFWRD provides services to the community that no other waste/recycling organization provides. In addition to our weekly curbside waste and recycling collection, we offer subscription curbside green waste and curbside glass. We also have bulk waste and green waste trailers available for rent on a first come/first served basis; and landfill vouchers for truck or trailer loads, available at your city offices. As residents within the WFWRD district, you have access to these and all of our other programs. Visit our website to find out more. www.wasatchfrontwaste.org.

When should I replace my smoke alarms? Federal officials estimate that up to 85 percent of all dwellings in the United States have smoke detectors, but that as many as a third of them may not work. It is important to note that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors DO expire and need to be replaced. Refer to the manufacture recommendation on expiration dates. How do I keep my smoke detectors working? Smoke detectors are very easy to take care of. There are two steps to remember: 1. Simply replace the batteries twice a year. We always recommend this occur at the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time. Meanwhile, if your smoke detector starts making a "chirping" noise, replace the batteries right away. 2. Keep your smoke detectors clean—dust and debris can interfere with their operation, so vacuum over and around your smoke detectors regularly. Smoke detector “maintenance” should become a regular maintenance item in your household, such as regularly cleaning lint from your dryer. How often should I check my smoke alarm? Fire officials and smoke detector manufacturers recommend that smoke alarms be checked monthly, changing the batteries twice a year. Anything else I should know? Some smoke detectors are considered to be "hard wired." This means they are connected to the household electrical system and may or may not have a battery back-up. It is still important to test these smoke detectors monthly.

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This is also a good time to check your carbon monoxide detectors as well.

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MOTHER'S DAY It is one Day of the year that should not be forgotten. President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation on May 9, 1914, declaring the second Sunday of May "a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country." Mother’s Day is also a time to evaluate what is going on with your outdoor watering. If you have delayed watering your lawn before Mother’s Day, its roots will have grown deeper and your lawn will be healthier. This delayed watering benefits the lawn in hotter months when the surface dries out quickly but the roots can access water deeper in the soil. Start your water conservation on or before Mother’s Day and follow the Suggested Water Guide to ensure water for many Mother’s Days to come.

Please contact us with any questions regarding this article or just to let us know how we are doing in providing service at 801-968-9081. Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District.

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SAFE DRIVING HABITS By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com Spring is upon us, summer is on the way; and with warmer temperatures and (hopefully) blue skies on the horizon, drivers can’t blame slick roads or blinding flurries for their faulty driving anymore. Driving safely requires good driving habits. Habits. Not occasionally safe maneuvers. The following are some prudent practices to implement in your daily travels.

checking windshield washer fluid or the antifreeze level in your car’s reservoir can prevent serious issues happening on the road. Wash your car especially after storms or if you’ve parked under a pine tree where birds can drop their white business on the hood or sap could drip onto the roof. Left untreated, these outdoor stains can ruin the paint on your vehicle.

Blinkers and blind spots Driving 101. If you plan on changing lanes, let others in on your secret. Everyone will appreciate it. Others want to know what you are planning. Likewise, if you see a blinker come on indicating your lane is that car’s desired destination, let it in. This isn’t the Daytona 500. We are not racing for $19 million. It is common courtesy, if we want people to use their blinkers, then we should reward them for doing so. Remember the blinker doesn’t automatically assume safe passage to the next lane. And while your car’s sensors in the rearview mirrors are helpful, they are not omniscient. Check your blind spot with your own eyes. There’s a reason it’s called a “blind” spot.

Drive defensively This means keeping distance between you and the car in front of you.

Tire pressure This one is almost as simple as the first. Check your tire pressure on a regular basis to know if there is a small leak. Maybe you drove over a nail and didn’t realize it. We often don’t look at the tires on the passenger side since we don’t approach the car from that direction, checking regularly allows you to examine those opposite side wheels. It will keep your car’s handling in its best condition. Each vehicle can have different appropriate PSI (measurement for tire pressure), but when temperatures drop, so does the pressure in your tires. Keep car maintained Since you’ll be regularly checking the tires, might as well keep regularly scheduled maintenance on your car. This can range from oil changes to transmission flushes. Simply

Touching their bumper does nothing for you. And if you need to get that close to read their license plate or sticker, your eyesight is troubling and you probably shouldn’t be behind a steering wheel. Also you can’t always see what’s in front of the car before you. They may have to slam on their brakes due to an unexpected obstruction. If you rear end them, insurance rarely works out in your favor. This can also mean slowing down on wet roads or not weaving in and out of traffic. Distractions This is the No. 1 reason for accidents. This is not limited to using the cell phone, though texting, checking news alerts or making a phone call are all terrible decisions to make while driving. It also extends to dozing off or checking the price at the gas station you just passed. Be alert, stay vigilant. Other drivers may suddenly stop, they may not see you as you yield or turn. By staying engaged and sharp, your reactions can be sharper and you may even anticipate what other drivers are looking to do. One way to stay engaged is to vary your daily commute. Changing your routine alerts your brain, breaking you from the monotonous snooze you may find yourself after traveling certain routes hundreds of times. These habits are important and it is not overdramatic to say that they could save a life. l

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Pearson catches on at Boise State By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com

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Boise St senior ShaeLee Pearson has started 11 games at catcher for the Broncos. (Photo courtesy of Boise State photo services)

t’s a dream come true for a Taylorsville young lady. At ten years-old ShaeLee Pearson decided that she wanted to play college softball. This spring when she graduates she can say she did it. “I started playing when I was seven years old,” Pearson said. “I always wanted to play in college. I played rec league for a few years and then when I was 13 I moved to an accelerated team.” She pitched, caught and played third base in her early years learning the game. At Taylorsville she played mostly third base for the Warriors. After her high school graduation she signed to continue towards her goal at Boise State University. “At Boise State I have played catcher a lot and some second base. I am so glad I came here. I have grown a lot as a person and learned a lot. My teammates are also awesome,” Pearson said. She has been a four year starter at Boise State. This season she has a .259 batting average and has hit three homeruns. As a junior she appeared in 50 games, hit .273 and had two home runs. She chose Boise State because it was away from home yet still close. “It was a perfect distance for me from home. I did not want to stay in Utah for college. I also like how we still have four seasons and it is not hot like Arizona,” said Pearson who is studying business and will graduate this spring. She plans to move to Lincoln City, Oregon after graduation. “I will always remember the seniors

that were here when I first came. I had a hard time at first because I was so homesick. They helped me get through it,” Pearson said. “Makenzie Sullivan is the only senior that started with me and we are finishing up together.” According the National Federation of High Schools two percent of all high school athletes continue on to play college sports. Only 43 percent of college athletes graduate in five years. In this year’s NCAA college basketball tournament there was one team (Cal-State Northridge) that none of their players are on track to graduate in their playing window. “I just look back and think keep going. Do it for that little girl that had the dream all of those years ago. Push through the hard times. My advice is to dream big; you can accomplish anything,” Pearson said. She is the daughter of Jeri and Dan Pearson and has an older brother Zach. Pearson graduated in 2014 from Taylorsville High School. Her former teammate, Karlee Jensen, is graduating from Louisiana Tech this spring also. “We played together, I was at third base and she was at shortstop. We always said left side strong side (third base and shortstop are on the left side of the field). We have a special bond,” Pearson said. At Taylorsville she was selected allstate twice and led the team in batting average all three years. “Boise State has been great. We are a community based team. I have loved playing the game here,” Pearson said. l

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Fellowship awarded to environmentally passionate student By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

Alex Farmer has made a big impact on campus by minimizing the impact the campus has on the environment. (Photo courtesy Alex Farmer)

alt Lake Community College student Alex Farmer was awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship, a one-year fellowship for community-committed college students. “Alex epitomizes what it means to be a civically engaged scholar in her personal and academic life,” said SLCC President Deneece Huftalin. Farmer has worked at the Redwood campus Thayne Center for three years and has been actively involved in Student Leaders in Civic Engagement, (SLiCE), a student-run service program. She has implemented several sustainability initiatives, including bike repair stations to encourage a cycling friendly campus and a composting to reduce food waste campuswide. She has also lent her passion and hard work to the campus’ community garden and to Earth Day programming.

“I love writing proposals,” said Farmer. “For a lot of the projects I’ve done, I just starting writing a proposal of why the school should have it.” Her projects have had a big impact on campus. “She was identified by [Huftalin] for the fellowship, which speaks volumes to the type of work Alex is doing on our campus,” said Rebecca VanMaren, Community Partnerships coordinator at the Thayne Center. Farmer first became environmentally aware while living in Nepal. “As I became more aware of the world through my travels, I began to discover my passions working with local communities and their environments,” she said. “I learned about community in Nepal, and then I came here and found the Thayne Center.” With the support of the Thayne Center, she believes she can accomplish anything she sets out to do. “Having a good support system and finding others that are passionate about the same things you are can make things happen,” said Farmer. One of the biggest impacts Farmer has made at SLCC is revitalizing the Bruin Pantry. Farmer is credited with the dramatic increase of students, faculty, staff and their families receiving food and clothing from the student-run pantry. When the Bruin Pantry reopened in the Thayne Center last September, they were serving 134 total community members. Farmer worked to create community awareness of the pantry and to cultivate its resources. By January, the pantry was serving 1,788 Bruins and by February the total was up to 2,645. “She has created relationships with people who come into the pantry so they feel safe,” said Emily Jessop, who works in the Thayne Center. “She’s really created a comfortable environment for SLCC students to access the resources they need.”

Farmer has also established partnerships with the Utah Food Bank and the Grocery Rescue Program to provide a variety of fresh food options. “We’ve been trying to get a diverse range of nutritional foods, so I think that has been drawing in a lot of people,” said Farmer. Where she once handled the bulk of the work herself, Farmer has been able to amass a volunteer force to keep up with the increased demand. “Alex has made an incredible difference in the lives of our Salt Lake Community College students who are experiencing food insecurity and hunger,” said Huftalin. “She worked to build and strengthen our Bruin Pantry, has created a sustainable volunteer force to help staff it and continues to find ways to develop partnerships with external groups to provide fresh produce and healthy meal options for our students.” Farmer’s final touch before she graduates this May is a colorful mural she is painting in the Bruin Pantry. The 26-year-old Washington state native will graduate from SLCC with a degree in Geospatial Technology. She hopes to join the Environmental Law program at Westminster College and get involved making improvements on their campus. “I guess I’ll just start over and see what I can do to start projects for what they may need,” she said. Famer is honored to receive the fellowship, which will provide a mentor and connect her with like-minded people. “The network is where the real value for me is,” said Farmer. “It will be awesome to be connected with others around the country that are doing similar projects.” Other 2018 Utah Newman Fellowship recipients are Aimee Urbina of Weber State University and Teresa Bagdasarova of Westminster College. l

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Warrior alum Jensen starring at Louisiana Tech By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com

Louisan Tech head coach Mark Montgomery recruited Karlee to step out of her comfort zone and travel to Louisiana to play softball. (Photo courtesy of LA Tech sports)

he has made a name for herself a long way from home. Former Taylorsville High School softballer Karlee Jensen is graduating this spring from Louisiana Tech University. She has been a four-year starter and could end up with a top ten batting average in school history. “I fell in love with my coach’s style and when he accepted a position in Louisiana I immediately fell in love with the school and it took off from there,” Jensen said. “It has been awesome here. At first it was a culture shock. I had never been so far away from home and I learned to rely on my teammates and they helped me feel comfortable.” When Jensen arrived in Rushton, Louisiana she immediately was befriend by teammate Katie Smith. Her family lives just one hour from the school and they made every effort to help her feel comfortable. “Her family really showed me around and they have helped Tech feel like home for me. When I leave here it will definitely feel like a home away from home,” Jensen said. Jensen was recruited by her current head coach Mark Montgomery when he was at the University of Northern Colorado. As she prepared to verbally commit to the school Montgomery took his current position at La Tech. He continued to pursue her. “I saw Karlee play and was always impressed with her,” Montgomery said. “I told her I know that Tech was a little farther away. I am very happy that she was willing to make a culture change and come to Louisiana. She is very competitive and works so hard to be the best player she can be.” She played shortstop in high school and made the move to second base in college. “She has shortstop range, glove work and ability. Defensively she is just magnificent. It

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has been fun to watch. For four years in a row we have had a shortstop and second baseman playing together. That has helped our team grow to the level of play that we have gotten to,” Montgomery said. Smith and Jensen have anchored the center of the Techsters infield defense. Smith at shortstop and Jensen at second base. Jensen has a .230 batting average with 17 hits. She also has a .979 fielding percentage in 39 games this season. “We really look for players that are talented, but finding a player that has the passion like Karlee has is important. Then we watch how they lead the team. Karlee is a team captain. It shows how much she plays well. She gets on base and gets it done,” Montgomery said. Jensen acknowledged the countless hours of practice, summer school and support from her family that helped get her where she is now. “My coaches for all of these years have kept pushing me and knew where I could get to. All of that has really paid off,” Jensen said. “I have always been told to work hard and great things happen. Eventually it will all pay off.” Jensen has two older brothers, Derek and Jayce, and a twin sister Kalli. Her sister attends the University of Utah and participated in competitive dance. Her parents, Keith and Edie, have been able to attend several games. “I am very fortunate to have the support from family and friends. I am excited to go home after I graduate and spend time with my family. I really hope young kids can get out and try new things. It really worked for me,” Jensen said. She will graduate this spring and has studied kinesiology (the study of body movements) and will apply to attend graduate school after her graduation. l

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MESSAGE One of the most important duties of the county is ensuring public safety for all our residents. That’s why criminal justice is one of my priorities as a County Council member. Adequate resources in our county jail to take dangerous criminals off the streets, as well as tools to help others who have made mistakes move toward rehabilitation and reintegration as productive members of society, are just two of the key roles of our county. I’m also deeply committed to criminal justice reform. We’ve long known that merely locking people up doesn’t necessarily lead to truly fixing the cycle of criminal behavior that is a part of life for some of our residents. This is particularly true when it comes to drug abuse. It’s important that we find ways to help people take responsibility for their actions and be held accountable, but then empower them to improve their life. The goal is for any county resident who exits our criminal justice system after paying their debt to society to never enter the system again. That’s why I’m encouraged by the great work in the county’s Intensive Supervision Probation program. This program takes a high risk/high need population and couples their substance abuse treatment with other aggressive interventions like home visits, worksite visits, and more. The goal is to create a more

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powerful relationship between the case managers/officers and the participants in the program. One way our county Criminal Justice Services and Behavioral Health Services experts measure outcomes is through “risk scores” of program graduates. This risk scores can help indicate the likelihood of someone reoffending in the future. For graduates of the Intensive Supervision Probation program (also called “ISP”), we’ve seen a 45% reduction in risk scores. Eighty six percent of graduates are receiv-

ing a clinical assessment, and 73% are actively engaged in treatment. We’ve had over 600 referrals in the program since it started in July of 2015. One success story involves a client who was married with two young daughters. He struggled for several years with an addiction to meth, and had several run-ins with the law. He finally hit rock bottom when his children began getting bullied because their father was a drug addict. Unless he made some drastic changes, he would risk losing his family. This client agreed to go to Volunteers of America

for detox, in order to be at a place where he Aimee Winder Newton County Council District 3 could enter treatment. After more than a year at a residential treatment facility, he finally graduated from his treatment program, having beat his addiction. He reconciled with his wife and kids, got a full-time job, and was able to pay for an apartment for himself and his family. These are the success stories that give me hope that we can make tangible differences in our community by empowering residents who are ready to change their lives. We’ll continue to track the outcomes of this program and report back to the public, but I’m excited by the promising results so far. When you look at approaches like this in the context of our state and nation’s opioid crisis, these tools are particularly encouraging. In fact, over one third of all ISP participants are working on recovery from an opioid addiction. We’ll also always be looking at innovative new approaches to drug addiction, in the broader context of reforming the criminal justice system and reducing recidivism. In the meantime, hats off to the people running our Intensive Supervision Probation program, as well as the clients who have succeeded.

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The need for more officials of high school sports is increasing. More games, retirement and poor sportsmanship is making it hard to find enough replacements. (Photo dsandersonpics.com)

count in the standings? Overall, Utah high school sports have seen a 2 percent decline in the number of officials for its sporting events. Nearly 2,700 men and women officiate high school athletics in the state. “We are no different than the national trends,” said Jeff Cluff, Utah High School Activities Association assistant director in charge of officials. “Officiating is a difficult trade. It takes a lot of time just to be adequate let alone very good at it, and our newer officials are not sticking around long enough to get to that point.” Many of the state’s experienced officials are retiring, and there are not the number of younger replacements. Cluff also pointed out that we have more schools and more athletic participants than ever before. “It used to be that there would be one game a night at the school,” he said. “Nowadays, there could be a baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse game all at the same time. Not to mention all the club sports that use our officials too.” Utah’s current unemployment rate of 3.1 percent leads to a strong economy. Therefore, many residents are not compelled to spend extra time at a side job. The UHSAA has partnered with youth sports programs such as Ute Conference football in the Salt Lake Valley. The youth football program referees are also registered as UHSAA officials. The purpose is to train

younger referees on Saturday to become high school officials also. “There used to be college courses as elective credit,” Cluff said. “It was used to get students to referee intramurals. Those classes are no longer available for college credit. I think [Southern Utah University] still has this course, and Weber State recently started one. Young kids do not have as many places to be introduced to officiating.” The scrutiny involved in the game has also discouraged many eligible participants. “I can be at a high school game, and within five minutes of an error on the field or court I can get a text, tweet or an email at the UHSAA showing the error that the official made,” Cluff said. “People are less patient, and they expect perfection until they actually try it and see how hard it really is.” Professional sports fans have become accustomed to instant replay and slowmotion video—something that is not available at the local high school level. “I had friends that were intentionally thrown at and have heard of parents and players that were malicious and disrespectful,” former high school softball umpire Gerri Ewing said. “It is hard to put a young 16- or 17-year-old into that environment and expect them to be eager to come back. I umpired because I love softball. The money was not important to me. It was so I could give back to the community.” Utah has two NFL officials both of whom are former high school officials (Bart Longson, Ryan Dixon). Two years ago, two Utah-based officials worked the NCAA national championship football game. DG Nelson (SLCC baseball coach) recently refereed in the NCAA basketball tournament, and six PAC 12 umpires reside in Utah. “I think our top 15 percent of officials are as good as any in the country,” Cluff said. “I have seen and associate with officials at a high level. We have a deep pedigree of officials in this state. Some of our experienced officials are very well respected.” Officials and coaches have seen an increase in unsportsmanlike conduct from both players and fans. “Parents can be so harsh toward officials. It is a toxic age,” Herriman swim coach Michael Goldhardt said. “Kids and parents want game time; they have no loyalty to the school, and it is always someone else’s fault.” Schools and state associations are finding ways to recruit. Their plans include training and seminars at local leagues and recreation sports, but the need is growing faster than they can find replacements. l

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Junior high schools compete at district wrestling championships By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com

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igh school coaches like Bryan McConaha, an assistant wrestling coach at Cyprus High School, have found opportunities to help junior high student athletes learn about their programs before they get to high school. They also offer their experience in a sport that not many are familiar with. “Wrestling is a mental sport and helps with a drive to do better,” McConaha said. “We help with these teams because of the lack of good wrestling coaches, but it helps us teach these kids the things we want to see them learn rather than bad habits.” Many of the Granite School District’s junior high schools offer opportunities to participate in competitive wrestling, but many teams lack experienced coaches to lead the participants. This season the District Championships were held March 24 at Cyprus High School. Several high school coaches including Terry Allen (Hunter) and Chris Luttrell (Cyprus) spend extra time coaching and advising the younger wrestlers by helping junior high teams and off-season wrestling clubs. These experienced coaches are sacrificing their own time for the betterment of their school and team. Allen works with Hunter Junior High and Luttrell at Matheson Junior High. “I try to get a couple of my high school wrestlers to spend time at the junior high,” Allen said. “I think it gives my kids a great chance to teach what they have learned and pass their love of the sport on to younger kids. Having a good junior high program definitely helps us when they get to high school.” Allen has also started teaching wrestlers at the

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Wolverines junior wrestling club. The club is for students in third through eighth grades. “Matheson didn’t have a program for a couple of years,” Allen said. “They just did not have anyone that could do it. This year the junior high schedule was after our high school season so it worked out I could help more often.” The district championships had wrestlers from eight schools compete. Olympus Junior High won the title by outscoring the second place team, Bennion Junior High, by 115 points. Eisenhower Junior High finished fourth, Matheson fifth, Hunter and Kennedy tied for seventh. “I really like wrestling. Getting pins is what is fun,” Hunter Junior High wrestler Max Ashby said after his 5-1 loss to Jonathan Madill from Eisenhower. “It teaches me to keep going and not give up. I hope to keep wrestling all through high school if I can.” Ashby said this is first season wrestling. Olympus won individual titles in 10 of the 17 weight classes. Bennion Junior had two individual champions, Reason Robinson and Chanden Reid. Beau Buchanan from Eisenhower won in the 138 pound weight class. “Wrestling teaches kids personal control as well as individual fitness techniques,” Allen said. A team gains success as its individual wrestlers earn placing positions. Wrestling teaches its participants to be responsible for their entire success or failure. Each wrestler is in complete control of everything from personal training, maintaining weight and their individual match win or loss. The district schools competed in six matches beginning March 1 and concluded with the district championships. l

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Reasonable Prices, Quality Work, Prompt Service Flat work, Driveways, Patios, RV Pads, Sidwalks, Etc.

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and 14-year-old girls get embroiled in death-to-the-enemy exchanges on a daily basis. Everything becomes a battle and exclamation points abound. Teenage Mutant Ninja Daughter: I was late for school again!!! Harried Mother: You slept in. TMND: Why didn’t you wake me up???!!!! HM: I tried to wake you up for 30 minutes. TMND: I was tired!!!!! HM: You should go to bed earlier. TMND: I’m not an old lady like you!!! At this point, the mom stops talking because she’s ready to punch a hole in the refrigerator. She’s endured slammed doors, rolled eyes, super-black eyeliner, sulkiness, unexpected anger, crop tops and shrill yelling. I speak from experience, both as a former teenager and the mother of four teenage daughters. As a teen, I wrote my mom a few letters explaining how much I hated her. She wrote me one right back. I lied, snuck out of the house, refused to attend church, yelled at my siblings and changed into sexy tops after I left the house for school. Somehow, my mom didn’t kill me, for which I am endlessly grateful. My own daughters had their share of teenage drama. I’d often go to bed at night wishing for a lightning both to hit me in the head. I’d have been

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perfectly fine with that. Sudden death often felt easier than years of teenage moodiness. Now, each of my daughters have a daughter of their own. I watch as they deal with the everyday calamities that must be dealt with when you have a daughter including mood swings, swearing and bathroom bawling, and the daughters have their issues, too. But occasionally, a daughter would snuggle up to me, tell me she loved me and ask how my day was. She’d hold my hand and look interested for about 10 seconds before asking, “Can I have $50?” Clickity-clack. Clickity-clack. l

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Life

Toddlers are draining. They’re exhausting, demanding, messy and literally shaking with energy. When my kids were little, I was tired all the time. I’d fall asleep at stoplights and dream of the day I could sleep without someone’s little foot stuck in my ear. The next decade passed by in a blur of softball games, dance recitals, science fairs, birthday parties and happy family activities. It’s a montage of smiling faces and sunshine. Little did I know, our happy family time was waning. I didn’t realize I was stuck on a roller-coaster, slowly clicking my way to the first steep drop. A gentle “Clickity-clack, clickity-clack” starts to get louder as the coaster moves closer to the top of the hill until suddenly I’m up so high and afraid to look down. Once a daughter turns 13, the coaster’s brakes release and you freefall into a death spiral, an upsidedown loop, a backwards spin over the rails, and a straight-down drop that moves your stomach into your ribcage. You get whiplash from changing directions. There’s lots of screaming. There might be some brief, quiet moments but only because you’re steadily climbing back to that first steep drop. Clickity-clack, clickity-clack. You recognize the parent of a teenage daughter because their teeth are clenched and their fists so tightly clasped they’ve lost all blood flow to their fingers. They’re currently experiencing a 7 G-force thrill ride, Teenage Terror Tornado, and they can’t get off for at least six years. Other than being an alligator midwife or snake milker, there’s no job more dangerous or thankless than being the mother of a teenage daughter. Moms

basements . bathrooms . electricasl repair . painting cabinet installation . plumbing . sheetrock repair countertop reﬁnish and replace

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TREE SERVICES

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APPLIANCE REPAIR

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GARAGE DOORS

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LAWNCARE SERVICES G.S. Lawncare Service 24 Years Experience

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FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS

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Professional Lawn Care Services Mowing, Sprinkler Install and Repair Custom Landscaping 17 Years Experience, Licensed & Insured

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