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Fire Station 54 Demolished For New Facility By Sherry Sorensen

West Jordan’s Fire Station 54 is torn down to make room for a new fire and police substation. PHOTO COURTESY OF WJFD BATTALION CHIEF REED SCHARMAN

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Some things just aren’t built to last. In 1980, a crew of volunteers spent three months constructing West Jordan’s Fire Station 54 on property donated by Gerald Bagley in the Bagley Industrial Park. On March 4, the building was torn down to make room for a larger station that will house not only fire crews, but also a police substation, training facilities and a 50-seat community room. As the old station aged, the frequency and cost of repairs increased, making construction of a new, seismically safe facility more economically feasible for the city. The building was emptied in December to prepare for the demolition. But, fire and police crews weren’t about to the let the vacant building go to waste. For six weeks they set fires, cut holes in the roof, used devices to breach doors and basically laid waste to the interior of the building for training purposes. “Anytime a fire department can get a structure and go in and do live fire training, create real smoke conditions, real heat conditions, it’s a huge benefit,” Fire Chief Marc McElreath said. The WJFD coordinated with agencies from Lehi up to Salt Lake City to share this unique opportunity with as many firefighters as possible. During the six weeks of fire training, crews practiced using thermal imaging equipment, participated in wide-area building searches, and even studied fire growth and behavior. “We put a crew in a room and let them watch the fire,” Capt. Darin Montgomery said. “It was pretty valuable because when

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we go on a fire, we’re not watching it burn; we go in and put it out.” Following each live fire scenario, crews stopped to discuss the exercise and determine what methods worked and what didn’t. The various departments were able to learn from one another and try techniques they hadn’t used before. “If it didn’t go well [for the ladder

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crew] they could come down, regroup and retry. They were able to really work those skills that they don’t get to do very often. We just don’t get too many opportunities to actually have a fire scenario where crews can come in one after another, so this was really invaluable,” Montgomery said. Approximately 20 officers from the West Jordan Police Department also utilized the facility. “It gave the SWAT team the benefit to go in and use some destructive methods to breach doors without causing damage to a building that we need,” Police Chief Doug Diamond said. “It was an opportunity to hone the skills of the officers.” Groundbreaking for the new building is expected to take place sometime in March after demolition and cleanup is complete. Calls for service in Station 54’s boundaries are currently being handled by other West Jordan stations and neighboring fire agencies. The new station will be finished in December. l

Smoke billows from a window of the vacant Fire Station 54 after firefighters set the interior ablaze during training exercises prior to the demolition of the building. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY JONES, FOXXY DESIGNS

WJPD Welcomes New Officers, Bids Farewell To Another

By Sherry Sorensen The West Jordan Police Department celebrated the addition of four new officers while saying farewell to a retiring department veteran. In a badge pinning ceremony Feb 27, Officers Tyler Bartholomew, Jesse Miller, Jacob Erickson and Walter Tyson Dodds swore to honorably serve and protect the residents of West Jordan. “It’s just great to see the caliber of people that we have in the West Jordan Police Department. The men and women of our department are fantastic officers, fantastic public servants,” Police Chief Doug Diamond said. Bartholomew and Miller bring to

(left to right) West Jordan’s newest police officers, Tyler Bartholomew, Jessie Miller, Jacob Ericson and Walter Tyson Dodds, promise to uphold the constitution and discharge their duties with fidelity during a February badge pinning ceremony. PHOTO COURTESY OF WJPD the department several years of military experience, and a strong desire to serve in the community. Bartholomew spent four years in the U.S. Army National Guard while Miller gave seven years of service in the U.S. Navy. Ericson holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Weber State University and has more than two years of law enforcement expecontinued on page

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rience as a corrections officer at the Salt Lake County Jail. Dodds said he decided to pursue a career as a police officer after watching his father progress in his own law enforcement career in Las Vegas. He noticed the way people looked up to him

and saw the difference that one person can make. Dodds wanted to become the kind of person people can turn to when they need help. While the four new officers come from different backgrounds and had different experiences that prepared them for their careers in law enforcement, each expressed an eagerness for the opportunity to serve in the WJPD.

“Hopefully, they’ll keep that enthusiasm for a number of years,” Sgt. Dan Roberts said. Diamond admonished the new officers to have well-rounded lives and interests outside of the department. There’s a strong bond that forms between officers as they put their lives on the line to protect the residents of the city, and the officers families are very much a part of that bond. “We can’t do it without our whole team working together to make West Jordan a safe place to live, work and play. That’s really what we want to do going forward and we can’t do it without family support,” Diamond said. The department also bid an emotional farewell to Officer Todd McBride after 22 years of service with the WJPD. While McBride retired from

Police Chief Doug Diamond (right) presents Lori McBride (left) with a throw representing duties of a police officer. The gift commemorates her endurance as the wife of retired police officer Todd McBride (center) from 1992-2014.

West Jordan in January, he will continue to serve in public safety as a security officer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Diamond presented McBride with his retired officer ID and a plaque commemorating his years with the department. His wife, Lori, was given a throw honoring her sacrifice as a police officer’s wife. Over the years, McBride “performed admirably” in many different assignments, including patrol, traffic, and as a school resource officer. He was well thought of by the students that he served at West Hills Middle School and West Jordan High School, a colleague said. Within the department, McBride is remembered as a level-headed problem solver who could be counted on to remain calm in the toughest of situations. West Jordan’s two Deputy Chiefs shared their appreciation for the legacy McBride left in West Jordan. “I really enjoyed working with all you guys; it’s been an honor,” McBride tearfully told fellow officers. l

Dannon Officials Address Cause Of Pungent Odors Near Plant By Sherry Sorensen When a rancid odor began creeping through neighborhoods in the southwest region of West Jordan, officials at the Dannon Yogurt facility were just as confused as the residents. Following months of exhaustive investigation, plant managers finally determined that a unit on their site

designed to control odors was actually the source of the smell. On Feb. 11, Senior Plant Manager Scott Corsetti hosted a town hall meeting at Copper Canyon Elementary to explain what they discovered and the measures Dannon is taking to mitigate the problem. “In March of 2011, we installed a waste water treatment plant on our site. There were no odors then. We haven’t

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had odors until we installed a secondary carbon unit to our odor control system in September of 2013,” he said. For reasons still unknown, the unit failed, restricting airflow and compromising the effectiveness of the odor control system. An identical system is used successfully at a much larger Dannon facility in Ohio, which is why plant managers in West Jordan didn’t initially suspect that their unit was to blame. While Dannon began looking for both internal and external sources of the odor from the onset of the problem, it wasn’t until the end of October that plant officials were certain that the smell originated from their facility. In midDecember, when they systematically began shutting things down, they were able to isolate the cause. “As soon as we disconnected the carbon filter system the issue went away,” Corsetti said. “Right now we don’t have odors, [and] the system is in good control, so I don’t care if that unit sits there and collects dust

for a long time. We won’t reinstall it anytime soon.” As a further precaution, Dannon also made adjustments to the microbe count in one of the water tanks at the treatment plant after anomalies were discovered. Most residents who attended the meeting came away cautiously optimistic. “For them to come out and spend the time to have the meeting and answer everyone’s questions shows a lot of integrity on Dannon’s part,” said Wayne Hollingshead, a long-time resident of West Jordan. He said that he and his neighbors still wonder if all of the problems have been resolved because the odor was once again thick in the air on the night of the meeting, but he appreciates Dannon’s willingness to acknowledge that they are the source of the smell and their commitment to finding a solution. “It’s our requirement, not federally continued on page

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or locally, but we, in Dannon, have to be a good neighbor. We’re in this together. It’s important that we’re a good neighbor, that people respect us and we respect the people in the neighborhood,” he said. Dannon reportedly spent an estimated $500,000 to research and address the odor issues. “They haven’t violated any codes; they’re just trying to be good neighbors,” West Jordan Councilman Justin Stoker said. l A faulty unit at Dannon’s water treatment plant (circled in red) is found to be the source strong odors reported in neighborhoods bordering the facility. PHOTO COURTESY OF DANNON

Construction Of 5600 West Will Continue Through Fall By Sherry Sorensen By mid-November, the long-awaited north/ south connection via 5600 West will be complete in West Jordan. “We are fully underway and will be throughout the rest of the year into the fall,” city engineer Dave Murphy said. The project will complete the 5600 West corridor between 7800 and 7000 South, with five lanes of traffic, including two lanes in each direction and a center turn lane. Contractors will also widen 7800 South to the same five lanes from 5490 West to approximately 5800 West. Utility crews initiated the first of many traffic flow disruptions at the affected intersection in mid-February, when they reduced travel down to one lane while sewer lines were installed and utility lines were moved underground.

“The traffic will be shifting around constantly for the rest of the year,” Murphy said. “Watch the city website for updates. We’ll be posting updates as much as we can about traffic control plans, so residents can see what the reroutes will be.” The road project is being done in conjunction with the building of a new Smith’s Marketplace scheduled to open later this year on the corner of 5600 West and 7800 South. At the request of Smith’s representatives, two highspeed roundabouts, one on 5600 West and the other on 7800 South, will be added to help traffic flow in and out of the shopping center. “All hurdles have been cleared and Smith’s is free to construct their 123,000 square-foot building,” City Manager Rick Davis said. “With the addition of adjoining pad sites, this development becomes the largest that the city has seen since Jordan Landing.” l

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Open House Event Connects WJ Residents With City Officials By Sherry Sorensen On March 5, the City of West Jordan hosted the third annual “Meet the City” event. Department representatives, committee chairpersons and elected officials were on hand to speak with residents, answer questions and educate visitors on city services. Former-mayor Melissa Johnson initiated the open house-style meeting in 2012 to demonstrate greater government transparency and educate residents about the function and responsibilities of municipal government. Mayor Kim Rolfe said he intends to continue the tradition. “I believe that we need to be available to the public and get our thoughts out to the residents,” he said. “It’s an opportunity to create dialogue about the city between the public servants and the community at large.” During the event, visitors toured

parts of City Hall and received information about new developments, utilities, police services and fire department responsibilities. The meeting was purposely scheduled in advance of the annual budget process to give residents the opportunity to learn how the city spends its money and provide input before critical budget decisions are made. “I want to see our budgetary process become more transparent and understandable,” Councilman Jeff Haaga said. As a “numbers-guy,” he said even he has a hard time understanding the city’s budget the way it’s presented. He’s encouraging staff to make the budget documents easier for all residents to follow. Community members were also invited to provide input on the perpetual funding of parks, trails and open space maintenance. According a 2013 benchmark study, West Jordan has the third largest amount of park

Deputy Fire Marshall Paul Brockbank helps two young boys identify common household hazards and how to prevent them at West Jordan’s annual “Meet the City” event.

acreage in the state compared to cities of similar size, but it’s the second lowest when it comes to the number of employees on staff to maintain

Volunteers Needed For Annual Day Of Service By Sherry Sorensen Spring cleaning is just around the corner, and West Jordan needs an army of volunteers. On Saturday, April 26, Comcast will partner with the City of West Jordan and Sunset Ridge Middle School in two separate service events. These events are part of the national Comcast Cares Day initiative. The projects with the city will also serve as the annual “I Love West Jordan” day of service. Participants at the city level will

meet at Veterans Memorial Park for check-in and breakfast from 7-8 a.m. They will then be assigned to various projects to help clean up and beautify the city. “This gives us a real sense of community and ownership in the community,” Mayor Kim Rolfe said. “This can be a family event where we teach our children about being good stewards of our city; it’s a real learning opportunity for our youth.” Residents interested in being involved in the city’s projects can go to wjordan.com or contact Julie Brown at the city offices to obtain

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a registration form. Preregistration isn’t required, but it helps event organizers prioritize projects and plan the food. “We’re looking for people to show up with gloves, strong backs, shovels and rakes….” Assistant City Manager Bryce Haderlie said. Comcast will provide a free breakfast, lunch and t-shirt for all participants. For each registered volunteer, they will donate money to be used toward a non-profit organization. West Jordan leaders say they will use these funds to help subsidize the multiuse playground project currently underway at the new Ron Wood Regional Park. Residents are encouraged to come out in full-force to break the volunteer record and help Comcast write West Jordan the biggest check in event history. At Sunset Ridge Middle School, event organizers hope to attract at least 1,500 volunteers. Projects will range from planting trees to washing windows. l

those properties. Additional public meetings to weigh-in on the parks maintenance issue will be hosted later this year. l

New WJ Councilman Is Enthusiastic About Serving By Sherry Sorensen Four years from now, Councilman Jeff Haaga wants to look back and be able to say that he made a difference for the City of West Jordan. “At this point, I’m just trying to do the things I think are right as a councilperson,” he said. After winning last November’s municipal election to fill one of two at-large council seats, Haaga set to work reading through the city budget, attending council meetings and talking to members of the community. “I believe Jeff’s an excellent addition to the council, and I think he’ll be a real steward of the budget in the future,” Mayor Kim Rolfe said. Haaga expressed a firm commitment to act as an advocate for continued on page

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the residents of the city in ensuring that their local government is open and transparent. “First of all, I want to see our budgetary process become more transparent…. I’m a numbers guy to begin with, but even I have problems understanding our budget and I’ve read it five times,” he said. “When I was out campaigning, people said that they want more clarity on where the city’s money is going.” Haaga is no stranger to what it means to be an advocate. In 2007, he began working on a Utah bill, mandating that insurance companies cover gastric bypass surgery in cases of morbid obesity. The bill garnered national attention and so did Haaga. He established the Utah Obesity Coalition and later served as a board member on the national Obesity Action Coalition. In 2011, he was named advocate of the year by the OAC. “I didn’t do it for an award, I did it because I wanted to make a difference,” he said. Since undergoing his own surgery, Haaga has dropped an estimated 200 lbs. and is using his personal experience to help change lives. As a councilman, he said he plans to use his background as a local business owner to work alongside Mayor Rolfe and the rest of the council in promoting economic development in the city. “It’s time for West Jordan to step up and become a leading city. For too long, we’ve been living in the shadow of other cities,” he wrote on his campaign website. “Our city has seen significant growth and progress over the years, and I’m committed to

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West Jordan Teens Honored For Overcoming Adversity By Sherry Sorensen

properly managing and planning for the future.” In January, Haaga spoke in favor of hiring an Economic Development Director to promote West Jordan and attract new businesses into the area. During the Feb. 26 meeting of the council, he held firm in his opposition to high density development when he made a motion to deny approval of plans to construct a 256-unit apartment complex adjacent to Gardner Village. The motion failed and the issue was tabled for further review, but Haaga was able to make his stance on the development known. The councilman also said a strong public safety system will remain one of his top priorities. “I want our police department to get back to the perception as one of the very best police departments in the state. In the past we have been. We were always the place that you wanted to work as an officer,” he said. “And I want to make sure that our officers and firefighters have the tools they need as they put their lives on the line.” l

Life is hard. It’s challenging and it’s often unfair. But each day there’s a choice – face life’s grueling burdens head-on or simply give up. At the end of the day, for three West Jordan teenagers, giving up wasn’t an option. Their perseverance, fortitude and aim for excellence make them an inspiration to their community. On March 6, the West Jordan Exchange Club presented Chance Sackett of Copper Hills High School, Marlo Lucero of Valley High and Robert Howell of West Jordan High with the club’s annual A.C.E. Award for “accepting the challenge of excellence.” Each award comes with a $500 scholarship, generously sponsored by Dannon, to use toward continuing education. “This scholarship is awarded to students who’ve overcome adversity and are on the road to graduation,” exchange club representative Kim Wells said. “One of these winners will also move on for an additional $1,000 scholarship consideration at the district level and could possibly move on to the national level and receive $10,000.” The stories of these young men are compelling because day after day, week after week, when the cards were stacked against them and they had every excuse to quit, they kept pressing forward. In February 2012, Sackett was told by doctors that he was permanently paralyzed from the

neck down after a shooting accident damaged his head, neck and spinal cord. Three months and five days later, he proudly took his first postaccident steps. But he didn’t stop there. On Jan. 22 of this year, he once again stepped onto the wrestling mat in an unforgettable and inspiring exhibition of determination and sportsmanship. “It was hard getting there, but my family was always there…and wouldn’t let me give up,” he said. “I’m stronger knowing that nothing is impossible if you just work for it.” At graduation, he hopes to walk without the aid of crutches. For Lucero, the challenges struck in the form of health and personal issues. Halfway through his junior year, he was posting “very poor grades and attendance.” It was time to make a change, he said. After transferring to Valley High, he made up nearly two years of requirements and is excelling both academically and socially. “I received a lot of help staying in school from my mom. Even when I had given up, she didn’t,” he said. “She was a single mother, going to college and working to support us. If she could overcome all of that, I can overcome my troubles, graduate… and get a college degree.” He plans to pursue a career in physical therapy. Howell’s trials began at the age of 11 when he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Years of severe complications from his illness left

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him fighting to keep up in school, but he never stopped striving for excellence. When his condition kept him from attending regular classes, he enrolled in an online high school. While it was a great program, Howell said it didn’t offer him everything he wanted from schooling. “I was grateful to be able to return to high school for my senior year where I’m enrolled in the engineering program at the Jordan Applied Technology Center. This is something I’ve wanted to study, and hope to continue a career in,” he said. Rachelle Watts, Howell’s school counselor, said she initially questioned whether it was

From left, high school seniors Robert Howell, Chance Sackett and Marlo Lucero meet with Scott Corsetti from Dannon (left), Dave Stoddard (center, back) and West Jordan Exchange Club President Doug Diamond (right) to be honored with the Dannon ACE Award Scholarship for overcoming adversity on their way to graduation.

reasonable to expect him to graduate on time, but after learning of his “well thought-out” academic plan all doubts were erased. “Robert is an exceptional young man who’s not willing to let anything stand between him and his goal to graduate from West Jordan High School,” she said. l

West Jordan Theater Arts Presents ‘The Murder Room’ March 13-22 The Gold Digger. The Mark. The Housekeeper. The Inspector. The Daughter. The Millionaire. A Victim. These are all the classic characters needed for a spectacular whodoneit. West Jordan Theater Arts and the Sugar Factory Playhouse present Jack Sharkey’s hilarious British comedy, “The Murder Room,” directed by Michelle Groves and featuring Bruce Craven, Jennifer Bedore, Jen Crabb,

Travis Green, Carynn Butler and Scott Butler. Performances are Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, March 13-22, at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 West 7720 South at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 for adults and $5 for children, students and seniors are available at West Jordan Macey’s Food Store and at the door. l

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Advanced Technology Helps Reduce Seizures For WJ Resident Erik Wright is living a full life thanks to a new treatment he received for his epilepsy.

Crews work to restore two Savage Railway engines to the tracks after the train derailed while leaving the Welby siding in West Jordan on Feb. 19. No one was injured and only a small amount of oil was spilled. The 15 cars attached to the engines remained upright and on the tracks. Photo courtesy of WJ Fire Department

By Marci Heugly

West Jordan Police Chief Doug Diamond pins Officer Kyle Beckham with a life saving accommodation for heroic actions during an incident that occurred on Jan. 20. When Beckham found a woman unconscious and not breathing, he took immediate action. The victim eventually regained consciousness. Diamond said Beckham’s quick thinking is directly responsible for saving her life.

Living with seizures is a reality for many people. It is often a guessing game to find the right medication or treatment, and is different for each individual. Even a good medication is usually accompanied by various side effects. Thirty-seven year old West Jordan resident Erik Wright has been searching for the right treatment since he was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was five years old. Finally, he

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tried something new. “Erik’s neurologist suggested Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy, a small pacemaker-like device for the brain,” said Danielle Furman from Cyberonics, the company that developed VNS. “When he feels a seizure coming on, he swipes the magnet over his chest and is able to make the aura disappear, and potentially avoid a full seizure almost immediately.” Erik used to suffer several seizures a week, even when he was taking six pills a day. Now with VNS, his seizures have been reduced dramatically and he is taking less medication. “I’m on three pills a night now, where I was taking six a day before,” Wright said. “I think the last seizure I had was back in October.” The VNS device is implanted in the chest and is connected to a small wire that attaches to the vagus nerve in the head. It sends small regularly scheduled impulses to the brain, and can also be activated by swiping a magnet across the device on the chest. “It goes off every five to 10 minutes. If I feel a seizure coming on, I just take the magnet and swipe it across,” Wright said. “In other cases, say someone is having a seizure, a parent, family member or even a friend could use the magnet on the person having a seizure and help it end sooner.” Wright keeps his magnet with him all the time. Doctors can adjust the impulse frequency and intensity to suit each individual. This kind of seizure control has meant a new way of life for Erik. He feels more confident, is more outgoing and travels much more. “I feel better. I even took two trips to Brazil by myself. I’ve got a sweetheart back there that I’m trying to get here now,” Wright said. He has been asked to speak at seminars about VNS treatment and has been a local resource for patients considering the procedure. “I think it’s really changed my life,” Wright said. l

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Memorial Day Tribute May 26 Mark your calendar now to pay tribute to the men and women who have lost their lives protecting our freedom at West Jordan’s annual Memorial Day Tribute, May 26 at 7 p.m. The program takes place in Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 West 7800 South, at the Military Services Monument.

Come Make a Joyful Noise Come Make a Joyful Noise with the West Jordan Symphony Did you know West Jordan has a symphony? They rehearse Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. at City Hall. Their Spring Concert is set for Friday, May 2, at the Viridian Event Center. Email info@wjordan.com for more information.

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Mayor’s Message Springtime means it’s time to start preparing the City’s 48 parks, 33 sports fields and more than 12.5 miles of trails for the season so they are ready for summer fun. I’d like to invite you to join me April 26 from 8 a.m.-noon during our annual I Love West Jordan day as we spend the morning trimming, planting, painting and sprucing up our parks. This year we are fortunate to be partnering with Comcast Cares Day for this event. Comcast provides breakfast, lunch, t-shirts and a cash donation on behalf of each volunteer. The plan is to apply the donated funds toward a new playground that will be complete the end of May. This playground is under construction at the Ron Wood Baseball Complex and is designed for children of all abilities. One of the project areas we will be focusing on during our Comcast Cares Day event is the Jordan River Trail that runs through our City. Construction is set to begin soon on the last section of incomplete trail in our City and connect it with a tunnel under 9000 South. This section connects the middle of the Jordan River Trail, which is 45 miles of nearly continuous paved trails along the Jordan River. It’s set to be complete by June and will be an asset to our community. Please invite your friends and family to participate during our Comcast Cares Day event and help beautify our community. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Participants are encouraged to register in advance so that Comcast can provide enough t-shirts and meals. Simply email info@ wjordan.com for a registration form and details. Please mark your calendar and spread the word.

Springtime is also time to assess winter road damage and start patching potholes. Please let us know if you come across a pothole by emailing info@wjordan.com or calling 801-569-5700. Mayor Kim V. Rolfe

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Western Stampede Royalty Pageant

Calling All Cowboys! Western Stampede Volunteers Needed for 60th Anniversary Celebration The Western Stampede is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for volunteers willing to dig their feet in and make this event EXCEPTIONAL! Learn more about opportunities with the Western Stampede PRCA Rodeo by emailing gulerb@wjordan.com.

Mountain West Chorale Update Applications are available now for the Western Stampede Rodeo Royalty Pageant. Contestants compete for a $1,000 scholarship and prizes including a tiara, breast collar, banner, belt buckle and the opportunity to represent the Western Stampede, a 60-year-old West Jordan tradition. Contestants must be female Utah residents who are at least 15 years of age and not more than 24 years. (Age is determined as of May 1, 2014.) The queen competition will be held May 10 and includes an interview, modeling and speech portion at Mountain America Credit

Union Tanner Building beginning at 8 a.m. Contestants move to the West Jordan Arena for the horsemanship portion at 1 p.m. At the end of the horsemanship judging, the queen and two attendants will be crowned. Stampede Royalty will appear on horseback during each night of the Western Stampede Rodeo, July 3-5. Royalty will also make appearances at various parades and other events during their one-year reign. Applications are available on wjordan.com and are due May 1 by 5 p.m. Questions? Call Marlene Conrad at 801-566-0304.

The Mountain West Chorale will be participating in a Spring Festival April 26 at 6 p.m. at West Jordan High School. The Festival showcases groups including the Mountain West Chorale, Payson Civic Chorale, Beehive Statesmen and Mountain Jubilee, which is new to the Festival and part of the Sweet Adelines. They will also be performing as part of the Temple Square Concert Series May 16 at 7:30 p.m. The Chorale is looking for sopranos, tenors and basses. Contact Kristina at 801-573-4785 with questions or come to a rehearsal Sundays at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

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‘The Murder Room’ West Jordan Theater Arts presents

‘The Murder Room’ March 13-22

The Gold Digger. The Mark. The Housekeeper. The Inspector. The Daughter. The Millionaire. A Victim. These are all the classic characters needed for a spectacular whodoneit. West Jordan Theater Arts and the Sugar Factory Playhouse present Jack

Sharkey’s hilarious British comedy, “The Murder Room,” directed by Michelle Groves and featuring Bruce Craven, Jennifer Bedore, Jen Crabb, Travis Green, Carynn Butler and Scott Butler. Performances are Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, March 13-22 at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 West 7720 South at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 for adults and $5 for children, students and seniors are available at West Jordan Macey’s Food Store and at the door.

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Planning Commission, City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m.

20-29 Youth Theatre’s “Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale,” Joel P. Jensen Middle School, 8105 S. 3200 West, 7 p.m. (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) 26

City Council Meeting, City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m.

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City Council Meeting, City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m.

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City Council Meeting, City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Rd., 6 p.m.

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Mountain West Chorale’s Spring Concert, West Jordan High School, 8136 S. 2700 West, 7 p.m.

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Submit a Service Request Using City Smartphone App Did you know West Jordan has smartphone apps to help you connect with city information and submit service requests? The apps are available in the Apple store and Android store and can be found under “West Jordan” and “My Police Department.” The city app includes shopping and dining; city calendar and directory; service request; parks, trails and attractions; service providers; emergency alerts; and also links to the city’s Twitter posts. The My PD app includes submit a tip; commend an officer; questions & feedback; contacts and more.

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West Hills Students Light Up The Stage With ‘Mulan’

By Marci Heugly Not only is there an abundance of talent at West Hills Middle School, there’s also a group of parents that wants to make sure the community knows about it. Since the auditions in early November, students at West Hills Middle School have been looking forward to their March performances of “Mulan.” “There are six parent volunteers and there is one teacher, the choir teacher. She teaches the songs to the kids,” said Clarisse Offen, one of the parents in charge of the production. Play practice is held at the school in the auditorium, but the parents are the ones moving things along. The Parent Teacher Student Association at the school provided the funding for the script and music, and the parents are providing the direction. “Judy Binns is the director. She is in charge of blocking, directing and choreography,” Offen said. There are parents in charge of lights, sound, stage crew, costumes and even publicity. The parents and students have been practicing since the beginning of January, five days a week, two hours a day. “We had auditions only for specific

Students at West Hills Middle rehearse every day after school for the musical “Mulan.” roles that we had in mind, but we did not turn away anybody,” Offen said. “If they tried out, they were accepted into the play. We have probably 76 kids in our cast.” While the students are polishing their performances onstage, they are also trying to make a difference behind the scenes. “There’s no cost to get in, however, we are using this as an opportunity to have a food drive,” Offen said. “The drive is run by the student body officers and the food will be donated to the food bank. It’s nice to work together on this.” The students are learning more than where to stand on stage and how to memorize lines. “They are learning something here, not just singing and dancing. They are learning things that develop selfesteem and confidence,” Offen said. “Because this is driven by volunteers, there’s a lot of love in it.” West Hills Middle School will perform “Mulan” on March 21, 22, 24, 25 at 6:30 p.m. There will be no cost, but they are asking for canned food donations at the door. l

West Jordan High School Meddles With Heavy Diesels By Marci Heugly Students at West Jordan High School are getting the upper hand when it comes to career and technical education. Their already strong CTE program, which includes auto, woodwork, drafting and family science, just expanded to include an auto diesel shop. “We have a CTE program here that is amazing,” said John Vincent, vice-principal at West Jordan High. “It is the destination of choice. Our CTE program here is the very best.” Jim Bernini, the coordinator of the West Jordan High CTE program, hosted a regional Skills USA event in January. Over 150 students from the Jordan, Granite and Murray districts competed in such events as woodworking, auto repair, photography, television production and more. Bernini received a grant from Nu-Skin International to help with the event. “I was able to use that Nu-Skin grant to provide some transitional activities, medals, lunch and an awards

ceremony,” Bernini said. At the beginning of each competition, the students were given an assigned project, plans, materials and a time limit. The volunteer judges came from local industries in these fields and awarded winners in each category. In the auto body category, the best work won the prize. “The kids literally got a body panel that was just bare and they had to finish it completely,” Bernini said. “The work they do is pretty amazing.” The skills event started at 6 a.m. and ended at 4 p.m., with some of the projects nearing completion at the very last minute. Prizes in each category were presented at an awards ceremony that evening. In addition to the skills event and in the spirit of constant improvement, West Jordan High is always looking for ways to expand their CTE program. “We just started a new heavy diesel mechanics program here. It is a tech center program that is housed here,” Bernini said. And just before the

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All Aboard! LeaderSHIP Abounds At Copper Canyon Elementary

Jim Bernini, CTE coordinator at West Jordan High School, in front of his student’s next big project.

By Marci Heugly

CTE continued from page 15 school year began, a building addition to the high school was completed that houses part of the diesel and woodworking shops. “Our next heavy diesel project will be dismantling this dump truck. They’re going to break it down into engine components, rear ends and transmissions,” he said. The students

are getting hands on experience that can help them find jobs when they graduate. If they finish the CTE program, they are pathway completers and are on their way to a bright future. “If the students become pathway completers, they get special recognition at graduation. They get items they can put on their resumes,” Bernini said. “They do some pretty stellar work.” l

When children enter kindergarten, we expect them to learn about math, science, reading and history. But what about leadership, service or empowerment? Well, now they do. Several schools in the Jordan School District are part of the Leader in Me program which is sponsored by Franklin Covey and based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. “Jordan Education Foundation donated about $6,000 to our school for the Leader in Me,” said Carolyn Bona, principal of Copper Canyon Elementary. “We teach the 7 habits to the kids in a kid-friendly way.” Bona realized the need to teach her students how to thrive in leadership and chose this year’s theme of ‘LeaderSHIP, All Aboard!’ This is their third year in the program and they have seen improvements each year. “We’ve evolved. The first year we were still learning, but our focus this year has been so much stronger about

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Two teams of student ambassadors at Copper Canyon Elementary—red and blue (red pictured on next page).

how we can get kids to do more,” Bona said, who also goes by Captain Bona to reinforce the nautical theme. In addition to the school’s student council, she has introduced a team of ambassadors. There are eight ambassadors for the first half of the year and eight different ambassadors for the second half of the year. They greet continued on page

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West Jordan Student Offered Exclusive Scholarship By Marci Heugly

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visitors, presenters and new students. “All new students who move in during the year are greeted, taken on a tour and given a gift bag by these kids,” Bona said. But that’s not all. While there are 10 students on the student council and 16 student ambassadors, every single student gets a chance to serve. “We want 100 percent of the kids to have a leadership opportunity. In the 5th grade, they’ve split up into squads. The technology squad takes care of technology. There’s about six squads and they are all responsible for different things,” Bona said. Each student is given an opportunity to grow in leadership roles. Not only does it help the students develop new skills, it allows the administration to be free to attend to other things. “Last year’s student council was in charge of Back to School night, they even announced the teachers. We have them announce assemblies and introduce the speakers. It’s a little scary for them, but every time we can, we think of ways we can put students in that leadership role instead of me,” Bona said. They train the kids to develop leadership to stop bullying, to set an example for other students, and to find service opportunities. These are traits that the administration hopes will stick even after the students leave elementary school. “We teach them leadership because in being a leader, you make better choices and you see yourself in a better light,” she said. l

While STEM may sound like part of a plant, it is also a rapidly growing area of education and employment. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are an ever-expanding field, with a large demand for educated workers. Studies report that within the next 10 years, there will be millions of open jobs in these areas, but not enough workers. “Edwards Lifesciences is committed to advancing interest in STEM education through these scholarship awards, with the hope of creating tomorrow’s scientists, engineers and mathematicians,” said Heather Chambers, a Senior Manager at Edwards Lifesciences. Because of the need for more educated workers, Edwards Lifesciences has awarded 10 four-year scholarships of $2,500 per year to high school seniors from Orange (Calif.) and Salt Lake Counties who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees in STEM. West Jordan’s own Kathy T. Tran recently received this scholarship and is now majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Utah. “I’m interested in the versatility with being an engineer. There’s so many career paths I could take to meet my

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STEM continued from page 17 interests. It’s nice being around other people who also enjoy designing and producing new technology,” Tran said. Tran attended school at West Jordan High and then Itineris Early College High School, graduating earlier this year. She found out about the scholarship from her mom, who is an Edwards Lifesciences employee. About two months after applying, she was notified that she had received the scholarship. Tran and the other scholarship recipients were invited to tour the Edwards Lifesciences campus in Draper and learn about their University Relations programs. This is the first year of this

scholarship program, which is dedicated to increasing access to higher education, specifically promoting STEM careers. Edwards Lifesciences is a leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, with their headquarters located in Irvine, Calif.. Because there is an Edwards office in Draper, this scholarship program extends to Utah students as well. “Edwards offers mentored, accelerated career paths for new university graduates, as well as a highly comprehensive internship program,” Chambers said. “If I ever got the opportunity to work or intern at Edwards Lifesciences, I would gladly take up the offer,” Tran said. l

West Jordan High Student Earns $100 Through Bank Program Lindsey Walker, a sophomore at West Jordan High, won a $100 scholarship savings account in Zions Bank’s ‘Pays for A’s” program. Her name was drawn by West Jordan branch manager Bridget Julian. Lindsey received her scholarship at an in-school presentation last month. Since 2003, the bank’s Pays for A’s program has paid hardworking Utah and Idaho students for more than half a million report card A’s. Educational motivators are crucial. Nearly half of all high school students are chronically disengaged at school, according to findings released last year

Itineris Early College High School Finds New Home By Marci Heugly Two degrees are better than one—at least the students at Itineris Early College High School think so. Since 2004, students have had the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and their associates degree simultaneously. And soon, they will have a new location. Currently located on the Jordan campus of Salt Lake Community College, Itineris recently broke ground for a new facility less than a mile away. “The journey of this project has not been without adversity, but we are now prepared to go forward with the knowledge and the perseverance to help students achieve their dreams for the future,” Principal Stephen Jolley said. Itineris is a public charter high school for grades 10 through 12, with an emphasis on science and math. While it operates with an open admission policy,

prospective students must apply for the limited number of spaces available and are chosen by a lottery selection. Once they begin their studies at Itineris, students have the option to take classes that would enable them to earn their associates degree with Salt Lake Community College while also earning their high school diploma at Itineris. Itineris is looking to add more students next year by adding another grade level. As the student body begins to grow, so does the need for more space. The new building will accommodate the new and current students and should be complete by this summer. They are planning on beginning classes in the new building in August 2014. “We have only served 11th and 12th grades up until now. We added 60 10th graders for the 2013-2014 school year, and will have a full 10th grade class for 2014-2015,” Camille Anderson of Itineris said. l

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by the George Washington University Center on Education Policy. “Money is a powerful incentive,” Julian said in a release from the bank. “This program is a free tool parents and teachers can use to point their student toward the goal of straight A’s on a report card. We even see some parents match the money from Zions Bank.” The Pays for A’s program is open to all Utah and Idaho students ages 13 to 18. To participate, students bring their most current term-end report card into any Zions Bank location. They’ll receive $1 per “A” deposited into their savings accounts, or .50 cents per “A” if they opt for cash. For each “A” on their report cards, students are entered to win one of 150 regional scholarship prizes worth $100 and one grand prize worth $1,000 in each state. Contest entry deadlines and full contest details are available online at www.zionsbank.com/pays4as. l

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Copper Hills’ Boys Lose In State Quarters By Greg James The Copper Hills boys shocked a few Region 3 opponents this season. Their third place finish gave them a berth in the 5A state tournament. The ride came to an end on March 6, when the Grizzlies lost a 66-62 overtime heartbreaker to Davis. The Grizzlies season was highlighted by some marquee wins. The first came in San Diego, Calif. They won the Surf ‘n Slam tournament Dec. 27-30 by beating three teams from Washington; Liberty 7441, Bainbridge 55-54 and Gig Harbor 62-61. “We really started playing together at the Surf tournament. The maturity gap between our seniors and underclassmen narrowed and we developed some team unity,” head coach Andrew Blanchard said. An 84-61 victory Feb.14 over the then numberone ranked Alta Hawks was another key victory for the team. Three players scored in double figures in the game and the Grizzlies hit 37 of 45 free-throws. “We are a young team and we show it sometimes, but we are very happy with our season. I feel we have done a good job,” Blanchard said. Sophomore guard Preston Sanchez was the team’s leading scorer. He averaged 14.4 points per game. His season high was 26 against their cross town rival Jaguars on Feb. 11.

Grizzlies guard Trevor Hoffman (#2) averages 2.2 assists for Copper Hills this season. PHOTO COURTESY OF DBAPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Grizzly Girls Qualify For State Tournament By Greg James

Copper Hills sophomore Preston Sanchez (#23) is the leading scorer for the Grizzlies this season. PHOTO COURTESY OF DBAPHOTOGRAPHY.COM “He (Sanchez) is a solid player. He takes care of the ball well and slashes to the basket. We are excited about our young kids, but we certainly want to win now,” Blanchard said. Sophomores Charlie Olson, 7.5 points-pergame, and Porter Hawkins, 7.2 points, also made important contributions to the team. Senior Mitch Eyre also averaged 7.3 a game. The Grizzlies finished the regular season with a 13-8 record and 6-4 in Region 3. Their 13 wins are the most since 2010 when they notched 16 on their way to the state tournament semi-finals. They also swept West Jordan head to head, 6054 in overtime Jan. 21 and 59-53 on Feb. 11, the team’s first-ever sweep of the Jaguars. In the first round at state, Copper Hills played solid basketball in defeating Hunter 55-47, despite several runs by Hunter in the second half. Porter Hawkins and Preston Sanchez combined for 27 points in the win for the Grizzlies, who shot just 33 percent from the field. That led to the quarterfinal against Davis. A strong third quarter gave the Grizzlies a sixpoint lead entering the final period. It looked like Copper Hills might pull the upset, but Davis scored at the buzzer to force an overtime. From there, the Darts outscored Copper Hills 13-9 for the victory. Sanchez scored 18 and Hawkins 16 for the Grizzlies, whose season ended with a record of 14-9. l

The Copper Hills girls basketball team wears the slogan “one more” on the backs of the team’s warm up jerseys. Head coach Ben Morley said that is to remind them to do just one more lay-up, sprint, rebound, hustle play or free throw. They won “one more” state tournament game than they had ever done before. Copper Hills qualified for the girls 5A state basketball tournament by placing third in Region 3 with a 7-3 record and 15-8 overall. They won five of their last six regular season games. “I honestly could not be more proud of what this team has accomplished,” Morley said. In the first round of the state tournament, the Grizzlies faced the number two seed from Region 2, Cottonwood. Both teams played very tentatively in the first half. Copper Hills led by two at halftime, but a 15-6 third quarter out-burst helped the Grizzlies pull away for a 51-38 win. Sophomore Shirsten Wissinger and

B asketball continued on page 20 Copper Hills senior Sarah Midgley (#23) has played in 85 games and scored 416 points over her four year career as a Grizzly. PHOTO COURTESY OF DSANDERSONPICS.COM

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B asketball continued from page 19 senior Savannah Sandberg scored 12 of those third quarter points. The tournament victory was the first in 12 years for the Grizzlies. “Everything that these kids do every day in practice led to our success. Our three seniors have helped us get to this point in our program. Sarah [Midgley], Kaeli [Huegly] and Savanah [Sandberg] are tireless workers in practice and in the classroom. This goes beyond what they do on the court. It is going to be hard to replace them,” Morley said. In the 5A quarterfinals, the Grizzlies faced American Fork. Copper Hills found itself down by 11 after the first quarter and 18 at the half. Despite a valiant second half come-back, the Grizzlies could not overcome the deficit. Wissinger and

senior Sarah Midgley hit successive three-pointers mid way through the quarter to pull them within nine, but American Fork hit on its own big shots to reign in the Grizzly comeback. “We started off tentative and we were not attacking.” Morley said. American Fork won the contest 61-51 to advance past the Grizzlies. “We do not walk away with our heads down. We keep going. Sometimes the ball does not bounce your way. We should be proud of what we did this season,” Morley said. The team’s leading scorer was Wissinger averaging 12.4 points per game. Sandberg added 10.0 and Midgley 8.9. l Sophomore Mikelle Magalogo is one of 13 underclassmen on the Grizzlies girls basketball team; they will graduate only three seniors. PHOTO COURTESY OF DSANDERSONPICS.COM

Azurettes’ Aliens Take Over State Drill Competition—And Win National Title By Greg James A group of aliens have invaded the 5A state drill team competition and they called themselves The Azurettes. In drill team, character routines the team tries to develop and portray a character through choreography and movement. Copper Hills’ green aliens took over the stage and took home a top finish. “We are very excited. The kids are ecstatic it was certainly a great payoff to all of the hard work we have put in,” drill head coach Shannon Mortensen said. The Azurettes ended the 2013-2014 season as 5A state champions and Region 3 overall champions. Their top finish qualified them for a trip to nationals in Orlando, Fla. Feb. 27- March 1. They placed first and were crowned national champions. The drill team competes in three different categories: Military, with an emphasis on precision and clean movements; Dance, which can have any dance move including kicks, leaps and turns; and Character. At state, they finished first in Military, second in Dance and first in Character. Juniors Kylie Erickson and Julie Tandiman, along with senior Kelsey Jorgensen, were named to the allstate drill team. Erickson was named Miss Drill Utah on Feb. 7 at a pageant that includes a dance routine, modeling and onstage interview. She will compete at the national pageant April 3-5 in Irvine, Calif.

“We are excited for Kylie. This is quite an honor. We had a lot of fun this year, but we learned that anything worth doing is worth doing well,” Mortensen said. This year’s team president is Chandre Loscher and captains are Kelsey Jorgensen and Kylie Erickson. Other team members include: Kensie Fordham, Julie Tandiman, Hailey Lester, Mekell Barlow, Mcailee Tuikoluvatu, Brittany Nope, Caitlyn Allgrunn, Allie Anderson, Erin Atkinson, Madison Bello, Bailee Bradfield, Mekenzie Cummings, Kirsten Davis, Bailee Dean, Britlyn Gordon, Elizabeth Justesen, Makenzie Lund, Mikaela Mailander, Isabella Mangome, Harley Mayne, Kaylee Meyers, Taylor Ostmark, Josie Oxborrow, Haiden Perrine, Alethea Schmidt, Kaylee Shipley, Shelby Silver, Kaitlyn Smith, Kennidi Smith, Makenzie Strottner and Andrea Tuchez. l The Copper Hills High School Drill Team is 5A state champion for the second straight year. The team later won a national championship in Orlando, Fla.

Swimmers and Wrestlers Close-out Seasons By Greg James The Utah High School Activities Association oversees the individual sports of wrestling and swimming during the winter months in Utah. Copper Hills and West Jordan High School student athletes finished well. WRESTLING West Jordan wrestlers Andy Armstrong and Colton Alford were each awarded the honor of Academic All-state. To receive this honor, the student athlete must be a senior, have a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average beginning with freshman year and be a regular varsity player. Alford completed the season with a 22-16 record and placed ninth at the Region A Qualifier for the state tournament. He wrestled at 152 lbs. Jaguar senior Stephen L’heurex posted an 18-5 record and took second place at the Richardson Memorial held at Box Elder High School and second at the Rumble Tournament held at American Fork High School. Copper Hills had nine wrestlers qualify to participate in the state tournament held Feb. 15 at the Maverick Center in West Valley: Joey Revelli and Jordan Marshall at 106 lbs., Landon Anderson and Jayden Marshall at 113, Morgan Turner at 126, Wyatt Green at 152, Nelson Brian at 170, Alex Rixe at 220 and Braxton Gardner at 285. As a senior, Turner finished his final Grizzly season 38-14 and placed fourth at the state tournament. SWIMMING Copper Hills senior Hunter Neal placed third in the 100-yard butterfly stroke at the state finals Feb.15 at BYU. He also placed sixth in the 100 free. The Grizzly boys 200 free relay team of Braden Jensen, David Eisert, Spencer Thurman and Neal took sixth with a time of 1 minute 32.34 seconds. The same swimmers placed ninth at the 400 free relay with a time of 3:23.42. West Jordan’s Victor DeOliveira swam the team’s fastest 50 free with a time of 24.19 seconds. The girls team’s Jenny Zakotnik improved her 100 free time nearly five seconds from the start of the season. Brighton Gunderson turned in the next fastest 50 free time of 30.64 seconds. The Copper Hills boys team finished 10th at the state tournament. l

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As I sit back to write my last article as Chairman, I think back on what an interesting year this has been. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the first to admit that the road has been bumpy this year for the Chamber. We have seen several of our staff come and go, and many of our programs have changed and been restructured. It has seemed that as soon as I figured out what was going on and when to be where, that program changed and I was starting over on my learning curve. I am confident to say that as I leave this post next month, I am leaving the Chamber is good hands. The office staff has created a new set of programs (which has been in effect for several months) and the Board has resolved to let the new programs and format continue throughout the coming year. The new Chair, who I will let her introduce herself next month, is talented, sharp, committed, and dedicated to helping make the Chamber the best tool and asset it can be for our members. The Board is on board (only a small pun intended) to help facilitate

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programs and a structure that best serves the business community of West Jordan. Our outgoing mayor has worked hard with the city council and government to foster a business friendly atmosphere that has helped promote the growth and strength of West Jordan businesses. Our incoming mayor has already begun meeting with the Chamber to insure that great relationship between the city and its businesses continues and even becomes stronger. In short, it is a great time to be doing business in West Jordan, and 2014 is going to be a great year to be a member of the West Jordan Chamber. 2014 will see an unprecedented partnership between the city and the chamber thus making chamber membership even more valuable to doing business in West Jordan. New programs, seminars, training and resources are available through the Chamber as part of your membership. These programs are of professional caliber and are a fraction of what it would cost from outside sources. In addition to these programs, the Chamber is your advocate and liaison between your business and the city. Keep abreast of government and community events through your chamber membership. Remember the West Jordan Chamber is your CONNECTION for business success. It has been my pleasure to serve the members of the chamber as the Chairman of the Board for 2013. I look forward to our continued partnership with the businesses and community of West Jordan. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always here to refill your propane too--- itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheaper than exchanging!! :) Matt Dill

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