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IN THEIR WORDS: REMEMBERING JILL ROBINSON By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com ives lost are maybe best remembered through the words and actions of those closest to the deceased. If that is the case, then Jill Robinson’s memory is in good hands. Robinson, 52, was a West Valley City code enforcement officer killed in the line of duty on Aug. 9. Her funeral lasted well over an hour on Aug. 17 at the Maverik Center, where her siblings, children and boss all sang her praises. From her love of Halloween, animals and pranks to her road rage, fishing techniques and fierce family love. Here are some of their words. Wayne Pyle, West Valley city manager “(Jill) was loved, we loved working with her. She felt that her job and her efforts and contribution had meaning and they did. Our city is a better place for her contribution and her efforts. We will honor her service and we will honor her efforts by continuing to do the same, by striving to make West Valley a better city.” Layne Morris, Jill’s boss “Jill was an example to each one of us on how to stay focused on a job and not lose sight of that…she was looked up to and respected by everyone.” “She was a woman of high character and discipline and dedication. And as I’ve gotten to know her family this last week, I see those same characteristics in her children. That’s something that she would be proud of and they should know she was proud of them.” Katie Merrill, second oldest daughter of four kids “Our parents divorced when we were young kids and our mom spent most of our lives as a single mom. She was the hardest worker we’ve ever known and she put her heart and soul into everything she did. She showed us nothing was impossible. We are who we are today because we had her.” “She was at every swim meet, sports game, play and graduation. We know she was so proud of what each of us has accomplished. And in return, we are so proud of her accomplishments. Mom was a total badass.” “She graduated from the police academy
at 38, she frequently worked more than one job to get what she needed done. She was so proud to be a code enforcement officer.” “She even hand made our Halloween costumes for years. When it came to Halloween, which she absolutely loved, she figured out how to make whatever costume we wanted. Everything from a scarecrow to a lion to a birthday present to a pile of leaves to a kid being abducted by aliens, nothing was too weird or out of the question.” Haile Merrill, second youngest “Mom will keep living through us, everyone who knows us will know who she was. They will see her in our eyes, in our smiles and our sense of humor, in our tendency towards road rage, our clumsiness and our inability to remember the name of the actor we are trying to talk about.” “You will see her in the way we fiercely love each other.” “She taught us how to talk, how to walk, how to read and how to burp. She taught us the best way to fish: putting Starburst or cheese on our hooks and screaming, ‘here fishy fishy fishy!’ And she also taught us not to care about the looks people gave us when we did scream at the fish.” Jessica Knorr, oldest “What I loved most was her hugs. They were indescribable and powerful…I could feel that my happiness meant the world to her and she would do anything for me.” “With each and every hug I give my babies, I will try to hug them the same way that she hugged me.” Julie Robinson Egelund, sister [Addressing Robinson’s children] “Please forgive your mom Jill, and me too because I was a part of it. Whenever we were together in the car — going shopping, to the park, even to Bear Lake, you name it because it happened every time — I’m sorry but Jill would drive and between her hot, little legs, she had a bag. And she would reach down to that bag and then distract all of you and say, ‘look at that!’ Or she would cough or clear her voice, all the while she was eating candy.”
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Jill Lanette Robinson, 52, was a West Valley City code enforcement officer who died in the line of duty on Aug. 9. Loved ones remembered her pranks, road rage and love of softball. (Courtesy Jill Robinson family)
“Then with a sleight of hand, she would give me some and I would do the same. Please forgive me, but it was just candy for us two moms.” We are still two moms, just now it’s one mom on this side and one mom on the other side. We have you covered from heaven to earth and back to heaven again.” Jaren Robinson, brother [Referring to Jill’s bone marrow donation
when Jaren got leukemia] “She took injections that would make her sick to create more stem cells. They only wanted 10 million. They made her so sick. A machine would extract stem cells and give blood back to her…They put her 10 million cells by IV into my body and I began to regrow and reproduce.” “Her DNA is now my DNA.” “Jill, we love you. We miss you, but we know you will be by our side.” l
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Another year, another successful Night Out By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com The West Valley City Journal is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout West Valley City. 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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he Diamond Summit neighborhood on the southwest corner of West Valley City averages about 300-400 people for its annual National Night Out block party. In years past the party was held on a residential street. It got too big. It moved to a church parking lot to accommodate the growing numbers. It got too big. This year they moved it to Oquirrh Highlands Park. It still might get too big. Diamond Summit’s block party had approximately 600-700 people attend, according to Renee Layton, the block party’s coordinator and head of the Summit Neighborhood Watch. “When we had our K9 unit demo it was just awesome to see how many people had come out,” she said. Layton’s neighborhood bash was just one of 25 block parties to take place throughout West Valley City on Aug. 7, with more happening Aug. 24. It’s all part of National Night Out’s 35th anniversary, a crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The night serves as an opportunity to bring a neighborhood together as well as law enforcement. “When I was growing up, everyone was outside, nowadays it’s not like that,” Layton said. “This is a good opportunity to get neighbors out and to meet each other. When you know your neighbors you’re more willing to look out for their home when they’re out of town. It’s just a good way to solidify those relationships.” Diamond Summit’s block party featured a K9 demonstration, a raffle to win Ring home security products (they include motion based cameras), and the West Valley City Police Department’s armored rescue vehicle. A few miles northeast of Diamond Summit was the Solomon Farms block party where a candy cannon, live music and games were ongoing. For Winonia Ward, the party’s chair, it’s the chance to build up your community. “It’s to make us aware of what is around us,” she said. “I also think it’s to bring our neighborhood closer and you can see the diversity in here. It’s a night to have fun, to get to know your neighbors and be relaxed.”
Residents lined up to go inside the West Valley City Police Department’s armored rescue vehicle. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
The calming aspect of the night proves just as beneficial for police and community interactions. Normally a resident’s contact with law enforcement is stressful, whereas this gives them a chance to eat some hot dogs together in a positive atmosphere. Deputy Chief Matt Elson said it’s an activity where people aren’t calling them in crisis. “It’s a fun chance to come on out and talk and interact with the good, hardworking people of West Valley,” he said. “Being a police officer is a people job, we wouldn’t be doing it if we didn’t like people and serve the people in the community. And this is a chance to get out and show that.” Strengthening the bond between officer and resident is just as helpful for police. Elson said the department had officers, detectives, the motor squad among others taking time outside of their regular work day to participate at every block party. “It’s good to show our support for the neighborhoods,” he said. “They’re the eyes and ears for the police department, they help us do our job and we couldn’t do it without the support of those people.” This relationship has led to West Valley City being nationally recognized for their participation in the event every year since 2004. In 2017, only West Valley City and Syracuse
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County library conjures up adult continuing education classes for Harry Potter fans By Whitney Cox | w.cox@mycityjournals.com
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he Salt Lake County Library responded to the popularity of Harry Potter-themed youth programs—O.W.L. Camp and Diagon Alley—by creating an adult program: N.E.W.T. University. “I was deluged with requests for adult O.W.L. Camp last year when we had O.W.L. Camp for the first time, because that was just a teen program…I used ‘N.E.W.T. University’ because in the senior year or the last year at Hogwarts you take your N.E.W.T.s,” said Liesl Seborg, senior librarian in outreach and programming. O.W.L. Camp is a week-long camp offered to teenagers. It is held at the Viridian Event Center in the summer, and teens have to enter a lottery system because it is so popular. This past summer, there were about 1,200 applicants for 700 slots. Diagon Alley programs are held for whole families at individual branches. The library implemented this program after the deluge of requests, hoping it would satisfy the demand, “but the adults were still crying out for more,” said Seborg. Seborg designed N.E.W.T. University as a series of continuing education classes held this summer. This is the first year it has been available and each class achieves a dual purpose: they teach skills applicable to everyday life and are classes that could easily be taught in the universe of Harry Potter. Herbology, gardening and “gnome proofing” was taught by a Professor Rosepetal. In Defense Against the Dark Arts (of Stress), attendees were taught how to take care of themselves, specifically by managing stress. For astronomy, attendees met in Magna on July 12 at sunset for a “night under the stars.” At the Hunter Library on Aug. 7, the class on Divination
was held. If you happened to be at the library, you might have spotted Margaret Ruth dressed as the infamous Sybill Trelawney from the world of Harry Potter. You may also have noticed one or two “wizards-in-training” walking around in the black robes of Hogwarts students. Ruth graciously took part in the spirit of N.E.W.T. University by dressing up as rumored fraud Professor Trelawney, but all who attended her Divination lesson recognize she is no fraud. “We’re bringing in experts, like Miss Margaret Ruth, and she is an expert in her field beyond compare,” said Seborg. Ruth is a well-known metaphysical teacher and psychic. She teaches mind/body/spirit personal enrichment classes for the University of Utah. She has also been on national and regional radio and has written articles for well-known magazines, such as Huffington Post and Salt Lake Magazine. For more information, see margaretruth.com. In the Divination lesson, Ruth focused on palmistry. She taught about the basic three lines: life, head and heart. “Lines can change. The past is better known from the lines,” taught Ruth. She debunked the common myth of the “short lifeline” and helped students understand the correlation between events that had happened in their past and the placement and/or shape of the lines on their right hand. The library’s additional programming surrounding the world of Harry Potter continues to draw in fans of all ages. “It’s about celebrating Harry Potter and the whole Hogwarts legacy,” said Seborg. l
Expert palmist Margaret Ruth dressed as the infamous Professor Trelawney. (Whitney Cox/City Journals)
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Foodies unite at the Wasatch International Food Festival By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
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f you were hungry and went to the Wasatch International Food Festival on Aug. 10-11, not only was your appetite filled, you may have even gained a few pounds too. The Utah Cultural Celebration Center played host to a festival where attendees could sample cuisine from around the world, watch demonstrations from local chefs, check out all sorts of artistic activities, and play tailgating games like corn hole and polish horseshoes. All while listening to live music.
“This was a perfect date night,” said Salt Lake City resident Whitney Berger. “We tasted practically everything here and got to see them make food too. Though I probably ate too much.” With countless aromas in the air, food trucks and booths included: Papito Moe’s Puerto Rican Grub, Jamaica’s Kitchen, Tacos Brazil, Cupbop, The Green Urban Lunchbox, Kona Ice, Asadero Rio Sonora Mexican, San Diablo Artisan Churros, Lulu’s Italian Ice, Namash Swahili Cuisine, Café India SLC, UMU Polynesian Ca-
tering, Mama Africa, Huckleberry Grill, Curry Pizza, La Rainta and Kafe Mamai. The festival offered a $20 tasty ticket which included a stainless steel cup, drink voucher and access to a “secret menu.” All cups were sold out within the first 30 minutes it opened. Foodies could eat a Brazilian coxinha (shredded meat inside a fried, breaded and battered dough), a gelati (Italian ice sandwiched in the cup by custard) or a samosa (savory pastries often stuffed with lamb and spices).
“You could literally taste the world,” Berger said. The weekend featured six chef demonstrations from Jim’s Jar-Top Fermentor’s kimchi, Papito Moe’s Puerto Rican Grub mofongo, Utah State University Extension Kids Can Cook Program, Mama Africa’s samosas, Huckleberry Grill presenting five food tastes and presentation, and Kafe Mamai’s chicken skewers. For more photos, go to wvcjournal.com. l
One attendee eats an ear of corn at the Wasatch International Food Festival. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
A gelati at Lulu’s Italian Ice. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
Steel Badger plays music during the Wasatch International Food Festival. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
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Kids play games at the Wasatch International Food Festival. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
Steel Badger plays music during the Wasatch International Food Festival. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
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Kids play games at the Wasatch International Food Festival. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
San Diablo prepares their churros. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
The owner of Tacos Brazil, Elisa, explains the menu to people at the Wasatch International Food Festival. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
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Granger High student represents Utah at medical congress in Boston By Whitney Cox | w.cox@mycityjournals.com
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eventeen-year-old Yesenia Rosales, an aspiring orthopedic surgeon, received the honor of representing Granger High School at The Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts this past June. The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded in order to identify, inspire and assist prospective medical students at the earliest possible age. The Congress is held annually to gather young delegates from around the nation, provide them with inspiration to achieve their goals and offer additional experiences that will help them acquire the necessary skills. Rosales was nominated by her math teacher, Kristi Mcmurtrey, who was impressed with Rosales’ initiative in taking Secondary Math 3 as a junior. “I was impressed with her. She is very loving and accepting of others, which I think allows her to influence people more than she thinks,” said Mcmurtrey. “I have always, always, always wanted to work in the medical field, just because I have this passion to help people and make people feel better,” Rosales said. Although she recognizes minor parts of her plans may change, Rosales is determined to become a surgeon and is currently thinking she will pursue orthopedic surgery.
The conference helped to solidify Rosales’ determination and further instilled confidence to achieve her goal. She spent the better part of three days hearing award-winning experts in medicine and science confirm to her and fellow delegates that they have the ability to accomplish what they set out to do. “I know it’s going to be hard work,” Rosales acknowledged, “but these people who spoke to all of us told us that it’s possible and that no matter who you are, where you come from, you can do it. It doesn’t matter what you’re going through, how much money you have, where you live. It’s possible, no matter what.” Speakers at each annual congress include the nation’s leading experts in medical research, young award-winning medical students still in pursuit of their dreams, and even people who have benefitted from leading technology. Among others the 2018 Congress included Larry Hester, recipient of a bionic eye; Deepika Kurup, grand prize winner of the 2012 Discover Education 3M Top Young Scientist Challenge; and Dr. Mario Capecchi, winner of the Big Four International Science Honors, including the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and the 2001 National Medal of Science. Rosales’ favorite speaker, Brendon
The Congress of Future Medical Leaders made an impact on Granger High School’s Yesenia Rosales who aspires to be an orthopedic surgeon. (Photo courtesy of Yesenia Rosales)
Burchard, “The world’s leading high-performance coach,” inspired her by saying, “First it is an intention. Then a behavior. Then a habit. Then a practice. Then a second nature. Then it is simply who you are.” Rosales’ favorite part of the conference was being able to witness a live surgery. A hysterectomy was projected on screen for the delegates to see intricate details, hear the surgeon
explain the process and ask any questions. Next year, Rosales plans to return to the conference as an alumna to learn about opportunities available to her, as a delegate of the Congress, upon graduation. Specifically, she hopes to one day travel with other delegates to countries with people in need of medical assistance. For more information, see futuredocs. com.l
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Finding ways to fund a classroom By Nikki Crown | n.crown@mycityjournals.com
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ith school starting many parents and students have forked out money for school supplies and school clothes. Sometimes the list for back to school shopping provided by the teacher may seem extensive and contain odd suggestions such as hand sanitizer or Clorox wipes. With many school districts facing tighter budgets more teachers are having to provide themselves with the basic tools they need to just do their jobs. This does not even cover any extra activities or project the teacher may want to do with their students. In a survey by Scholastic, an educational publishing and media company, “principals were found to have spent an average of $683 of their own money, while teachers spent $530 — and teachers in high-poverty schools spent nearly 40 percent more than that.” How much a teacher spends often depends a lot on what and whom they teach. There is a bit of a tax break for teachers who spend money out of pocket. The Educator Tax Relief Act of 2015 (H.R. 2940) is a bill to provide relief for educators who pay out of pocket for classroom expenses incurred to help meet their students’ needs, up to $250. An educator can only spend up to $250 dollars, but most of them are expending twice that. The Granite Education Foundation recognized this need and found a way to fill it. They support educators by “providing resources for the
classroom through grants, incentives and basic needs for students. The Granite Education Foundation connects teachers to resources through the Cash for Classrooms grant.” It’s designed for educators to purchase classroom supplies that district funds do not cover. They award approximately $25,000 in grants to teachers each year. The foundation is mainly funded from their Fore Kids Golf Tournament that members of the business community participate in. The tournament is held every summer and all proceeds benefit their Cash for Classrooms program. This year’s event took place on July 12 at Wasatch State Park Golf Course in Midway, Utah. The tournament included a four-person team scramble round of golf and contests including Hole-in-Ones, closest to the pin and longest drive. After the round, participants were treated to a steak fry lunch. The foundation also accepts donations from other outside sources and community members. In order for an educator to qualify for the grant they can go to the foundation’s website at granitekids.org and fill out an application. The application process is meticulous and requires the educator to specify exactly how the funds will be used and how it will benefit their classroom. After the applications are received a committee reviews each one and selects the programs that will get funded. The programs that are selected have wide variety of intended uses from a reading rug for
The Granite Education Foundation surprises a teacher by announcing she won her grant. (Courtesy The Granite Education Foundation)
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Football the Granger way By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
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pponents of Granger High School’s football team this fall might want to brush up on the Lancer way of playing the game. “We are who we are. We will run the ball like we always have,” Lancer head coach Mike Morgan said. “Like me, every coach will say the kids have worked hard and our goal is to play our best and win region. Summer has been long and hot and this group has done what we have asked them to do.” Granger returns the state’s leading rusher. Senior Mosese Sonasi ran for 2,150 yards last season in 10 games. He ran the ball for a season high 388 yards against Olympus and earned four touchdowns in a 62-43 loss. “He is probably the state’s best back. Running behind our line has helped make him a great back. He is the top back in the state so we will use him,” Morgan said. Granger typically relies on an in-your-face run game. This year will not be any different. Their wing-t offense when executed well has been successful on many levels of football. The oldtime Green Bay Packers and the Air Force Academy have used forms of the playbook. This offense is very deceptive. Every play looks the same for the first few steps. In the Lancer offense the skill players all need to be able to run the ball, block and catch simple passes. The Lancers rarely throw the ball. Last season they threw on only nine percent of their plays. Sonasi ran the ball on 49 percent of all
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the plays from scrimmage. “If teams want to beat us they need to know the Granger way. Our goal this summer has been to give the kids confidence. We just do what we need to do,” Morgan said. Sonasi averaged 8.9 yards per carry and had 22 touchdowns. The Lancers 2-2 region record last season qualified them for the state playoffs for the second year in a row. Their season ended in the first round against Lone Peak 56-12. “Honestly, our region has not been good for a few years. We need to step it up. It is an excuse to say our numbers are down. We play the games with what we have been given. We do not make excuses,” Morgan said. Defense could be the key to Granger making a return appearance in the playoffs. In its region contests they allowed an average of 34 points per game. “We really need to be able to stop the other team. That is what it will boil down to this year. I love these kids and all the hard work they do. It is hot and there are times I wonder if I can make it. They are all out working their butts off,” Morgan said. Granger is scheduled to begin its season Aug. 17 at home against Skyline (after press deadline). They will host Hillcrest in their first region game Friday, Sept. 14 and play cross-town rival Hunter Sept. 21. Hunter leads the overall series with 21 wins and only 5 losses. l
Granger qualified for the state football playoffs for the second year in a row this past season. (Greg James/City Journals)
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Richards takes over as Wolverines head coach By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
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unter High School welcomed one of its own into the fold. Wolverine alum Tarell Richards takes over as the head football coach at the school. “I have some big shoes to fill. I have gained respect for head football coaches and Coach (Scott) Henderson in particular each day that I have had this job,” Richards said. “It is a lot of hats to wear and keep juggling. Coach Henderson taught me how to treat the kids and the other coaches. He loved these kids, but I want to put my stamp on this team.” Richards graduated from Hunter High School in 2002. He was a three-year varsity quarterback and a three-year varsity basketball player. As a two-time all-state football selection he signed with the University of Oregon and later transferred to Utah State, where he graduated in 2007. He has been coaching for 10 years at Taylorsville, Cottonwood and Murray. Last season he came to Hunter as the offensive coordinator. He implemented a new spread/up tempo offense. “I miss Coach Henderson and this is a tall challenge, but I have a great staff. This place means a lot to me. This field, this school and these neighborhoods. My entire staff is Hunter alumni and they all love the school and this community,” Richards said.
In 2011 Les Hamilton tried to install a spread offense, but did not have success implementing the change with the players. Richards has gotten a buy in with the team and the results are evident. “Hunter still has tough hardnose players, but the body of the team is different than it was years ago. With a couple of special quarterbacks I think what we are doing does fit with this group now,” Richards said. Quarterback Daisean Cash came to the school last season and demolished the school’s passing records. He threw for 2,408 yards and 23 touchdowns. The 6-foot-2 junior now has an eye on the Wolverines career passing records. The practice field is now cluttered with over 20 receivers while the tailback practice group is significantly smaller, only four lined up for the teams scrimmage. “Ten years ago it was 20 running backs and only two or three receivers. We have developed those skill players in our off season. We still ran the ball last year for more than 1,500 yards. In the Granger game last season we only ran the ball five times, but still put points on the board,” Richards said. In his second year at the school implementing his offense Richards has been able to work with the team in the classroom and on film to help them improve with the system.
Alyssa Hill is entering her senior and final season as Wolverine team manager. Players like Cole Oldham and Chase Walker have appreciated her time and effort on behalf of their team. (Hunter football boosters)
“This summer we changed some of the structure. We worked on speed and agility and installed our scheme throughout the off season. We tried to make it more about football and less about lifting weights. More specific football things in the classroom and on film. Our numbers are down so I need to keep the team injury free and fresh,” Richards said.
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ccidents are inevitable. Or are they? We’ve all met someone who says (more like “claims”) they have never experienced a car accident before. While we might doubt the veracity of such a statement, there are countless ways to avoid those nauseatingly time consuming situations — the ones where you wait for law enforcement on the side of the road (or middle of the intersection), deal with insurance companies and figure out finances for fixing the fender. There are countless ways to avoid an accident, here are the top five. 1. Attitude You probably weren’t expecting this one first. As a driver, you control over 3,000 pounds (or more) of metal that can cause incalculable damage. Driving with maturity and the right mindset makes a world of difference. Speeding to beat another car to the exit or to get back at the person who cut you off a minute ago may give you a moment of satisfaction, but is it worth the risk and ramifications? If all drivers commit to having a responsible attitude, imagine how much less we’d find ourselves in bumper to bumper traffic waiting to pass the accident. 2. Speed From 2012-2016, 40 percent of motor vehicle traffic crash deaths in Utah were because
of speeding, according to Utah Department of let someone else go first. Public Safety’s crash data. This also applies when driving in poor Slowing down isn’t going to kill you, but weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and snowflying past others just might. storms blot windshields and make roads slick, 3. Distraction adverse circumstances to traveling safely. BaStay focused. Keep your guard up. Though sics become even more vital like keeping your you may be a phenomenal driver, others aren’t. distance from the vehicle in front of you. Be aware of your surroundings by paying 5. Maintenance attention to what’s in front of you and checkThe best way to avoid car malfunction is ing your mirrors. Knowing where everyone else the maintenance of said car. is helps avoid collisions. If you’re distracted Ensure tires and brakes are operating withby your phone, music, or billboards with cows out issue. Keep fluids to their proper levels. writing on them, it limits your response time to Oil changes and car washes make a difference. what another driver may being doing in front of These simple, but effective maintenance tips enyou. sure your car remains a well-oiled machine (pun 4. Defense intended). l This was one of the first concepts taught in driver education and one of the first we forget: drive defensively. Failing to yield caused 12 percent of deaths from 20122016 in the same data mentioned before. That comes to 154 people who died because they didn’t Here are some ways to avoid a car accident, like this one. (Photo by David Shankbone)
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Pirates ready to tackle 2018 season By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
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hen the Cyprus Pirates take the field for the 2018 season they will be trying to qualify for the state playoffs for the second year in a row and for the third time in four years. 2018 schedule Friday, Aug. 17 against Murray (home game). Murray struggled to a 2-7 record last season. They did not qualify for the state playoffs. Several of the teams losses were by more that 30 points. The Pirates trail in the overall series by 10 wins 21-11. They last played in 2016 and Murray defeated Cyprus 54-7. Friday, Aug. 24 against West (at West). West finished last season 3-7, but did not win one game of its five Region 6 contests. The Panthers return three offensive and five defensive starters. West defeated Cyprus last season 33-21. West has defeated the Pirates 17 out of 24 times since 1970. Friday, Aug. 31 against Copper Hills (at Copper Hills). In 2017, the Pirates scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter last season and came away with a 4826 victory. Grizzly head coach Corey Dodds has developed an offensive line to go with experience at the skill positions. The Pirates have defeated the Grizzlies three times in their four meetings. Friday, Sept. 7 against Spanish Fork (home game). Spanish Fork finished last season with a 6-4 record and lost in the first round of the 4A state playoffs to Ridgeline 25-22. They return 13 starters, most of them are seniors. Friday, Sept. 14 against Hunter (home game). The Pirates’ first region contest comes against its crosstown rival. The Wolverines have a new head coach this season. They broke all-time school passing records last season. The Pirates lost last year 4221. The Pirates have only defeated Hunter four times in the school’s history. Friday, Sept. 21 against Kearns (at Kearns). The Cougars captured the Region 2
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championship last season. Many of their top skill players graduated last spring. Kearns beat the Pirates 41-27 last season. Friday, Sept. 28 against Hillcrest (at Hillcrest). Hillcrest won only one game all of last year, a 42-23 victory over Cottonwood. Hillcrest’s strengths are its running backs and wide receivers. They allowed 40.5 points per game last season. Cyprus is 6-7 overall against the Huskies. Friday, Oct. 5 against Granger (home game). Granger and Cyprus have played
each other 35 times since 1970, the most games of any Pirates’ opponent. The Lancers lead the series with 20 wins. Last season Granger walked away with a 35-27 victory. The Lancers use a wing-t offense that is different than many of the opponents the Pirates will see this season. Granger only throws the ball on 10 percent of its plays from scrimmage. Friday, Oct. 12 against 18 Westlake (at Westlake). The Pirates close out the regular season in a non-region contest against the Thunder. Players to watch
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