Chapman Branch Library Celebrates 100 Years Serving the West Side

THE WEST VIEW Read About A Few Of The Amazing Nonprofits That Serve The West Side: Neighborhood House LDS Welfare Center NeighborWorks Salt Lake PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 14 The West View www.westviewmedia.org Community news focused on west Salt Lake City Spring 2018 Chapman Branch Library celebrates 100 years serving the west side

By Michael Evans

like to see myself as a community hostess,” says Mary Anne Heider, manager of the Chapman Branch of the Salt Lake City Library. “I like to welcome people into“I the ‘house’ of the library, and to host events that we think a broad spectrum of people will enjoy.” The Chapman Branch is celebrating 100 years in the same PHOTO BY MICHAEL EVANS Carnegie Library building The historic Chapman Branch at 700 South and 900 West, building, constructed by Ashton with a series of events relating Improvement Company between to the historical period of 1917 and 1918, was one of twenty- its construction, plus every seven libraries built in Utah with decade since then. Central to financial help from the Andrew this celebration are Chapman Carnegie Foundation. The inten- Chats held on various Sat- tionally high stairs supposedly urdays at 2 p.m. Some are in represented “ascending knowl- English and some are in Span- edge,” but nowadays there is also a ish, but there are generally practical ramp and elevator on the SEE CHAPMAN PAGE 5 south side.

A community radio station on the west side

By Amy May online at www.krcl.org. With both talk and music program- a local heart and a global pres- ming. The sound of KRCL RCL is a nonprofit, ence, most people here in Salt changes throughout the day, community radio sta- Lake City might not realize depending on which DJ is in tion that broadcasts that KRCL’s studios are on the the studio. Most of the time Kthroughout Northern Utah at west side of the city. you’ll hear a mix of music, 90.9 FM on the radio dial, and What you hear on KRCL is including local musicians and different than other bands that are touring locally. PHOTO BY DAVID RICKETTS radio stations. It’s DJs also announce tidbits Billy Palmer, Glendale resident and Assistant non-commercial, about the music they play that Producer of RadioActive, raises money for the totally local, and is radio station during Spring Radiothon. not afraid to blend SEE KRCL PAGE 15 PG 2 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG THE WEST VIEW STAFF FROM THE EDITOR SPRING 2018 ABOUT US The West View is a product PUBLISHER/EDITOR of West View Media, a non- Charlotte Fife-Jepperson profit, 501(c)(3) community news organization that offers DESIGN/LAYOUT an authentic look into Salt Lake Vegor Pedersen City’s west side through stories Jon Burton written by community members.

CONTRIBUTORS Published quarterly, The West Atticus Agustin View is mailed to 22,000 homes Ivan Carrasco and businesses throughout the Michael Clára Fairpark, Glendale, Rose Park, Michael Evans Westpointe, Jordan Meadows and Charlotte Fife-Jepperson Poplar Grove neighborhoods. An Lance Hemmert additional 2,000 copies are hand- PHOTO BY DAVID RICKETTS Dane Hess distributed to local businesses West View Media Board of Directors (from left to right) Davey Davis, Dorothy Owen, Charlotte Fife-Jepperson Amy May and public spaces in nearby areas. (Executive Director), Jason Stevenson, and Troy Mumm pose for a photo at West View Media’s office. Abdulkhaliq Mohamed By Charlotte Fife-Jepperson In this Non-profit & possible. We couldn’t publish Troy Mumm West View Media reserves the Volunteerism-themed issue, this quarterly paper without David Ricketts tah has always had we highlight some of the their contributions. Check out Marilyn Shelton right to edit all submissions and a strong culture of many different ways that west- the award winners on page 11. Nigel Swaby letters for libel, slander, clarity and length. All submissions volunteerism. Maybe siders serve their community. Our community newsroom itU comes from the strong, co- Some strive to improve their is open to the public. We COPY EDITORS become the property of West operative spirit of the Mormon neighborhood by participat- welcome anyone who wants to Robert Trishman View Media upon sending. pioneers who settled this valley. ing in their local community help write stories or report on Liesa Manuel To submit, include full name, address and telephone number. Or perhaps it started much ear- councils. Others find different issues pertaining to Salt Lake BOARD OF DIRECTORS lier with the indigenous people avenues to help neighbors City’s west side. The goal is to who lived and traveled through solve perceived problems that include as many diverse voices Dorothy Owen, President The West View welcomes this valley in a non-capitalistic aren’t being addressed in other as possible. So, please come Troy Mumm, Vice President comments, suggestions and society for centuries. forums. Some choose to help check it out on the third Tues- Jason Stevenson, Secretary corrections. Contact us at: Whatever the root of this paint an elderly person’s home day and third Friday of every Davey Davis [email protected] or service-orientation, many through Paint Your Heart out, month. But, be sure to email Belinda 'Otukolo Saltiban 385-355-0910 or P.O. Box 271516, SLC, Utahns understand the value or make quilts for the needy, us at [email protected] WRITERS WANTED! Utah 84127 of volunteerism and engage or they work at their local to let us know you’re coming, in service often, whether community radio station to because occasionally we need The West View invites you to it’s through their churches, help amplify underrepresent- to reschedule meetings. join our Community Newsroom CORRECTION corporate service programs, ed voices. We are also incredibly in- to help produce content for In the Winter 2018 Issue there schools, youth scouting pro- In this issue we also high- debted to the volunteers who future issues. All Community was an error in the story, grams or other community light several volunteers who help with copyediting, graphic Newsroom meetings are held “Education leaders make progress groups. pitch in to create The West design, page layout, website on the the 3rd Tuesday and 3rd to keep experienced educators on According to the Corpora- View. Many of our readers maintenance, distribution, Friday of every month at West the west side, but easier work still tion for National and Com- may not realize that we do and event planning. These View Media’s office in the City draws teachers away.” The average munity Service (CNCS), Utah not have paid reporters that are instrumental jobs and the Front Apartment complex on the salaries for administrators were has ranked as the #1 volun- we can put on assignment. community members who corner of North Temple and 600 miscalculated. Analysis of 2016- teering state in the nation We rely almost entirely on have stepped up to help out West, Suite 300. 2017 compensation showed 18 eleven years in a row with 40.9 volunteers. Over 200 unique are amazingly talented and Please RSVP, email wvm. administrators at east side schools percent of adults volunteering. contributors have written or generous. [email protected]. that averaged $90,409 in salary compared to 26 administrators This volunteering rate is sig- photographed for the paper And, finally, I’d like to give OUR MISSION for west side schools that nificantly above the national since 2011, when we officially a huge shout out to the volun- average of 26.8 percent – a became a nonprofit organiza- teers who pitch in to oversee, To strengthen community averaged $91,971 in salary. The fact that UServeUtah, the Lt. tion. This publication is truly guide and raise funds for West identity, increase civic article incorrectly stated that Governor’s Commission on “of the people, by the people, View Media – our board of involvement, and foster average administration salaries Service and Volunteerism, is for the people.” directors, current and past. social justice for the diverse were higher – $116,240 for east very proud of. Last December we held our The board works behind the community members in west side schools and $183,943 for We at West View Media are first West View Contributors scenes to keep this organiza- Salt Lake City. west side schools. proud of the incredible efforts Awards Banquet. We thought tion afloat and accountable. that so many west side corpo- it was about time we recog- This truly is a group effort FIND US ONLINE rations, churches, organiza- nized the talented writers and and I thank you all! Visit our website at www.westviewmedia.org. “Like” our West tions and individuals make photographers and other vol- View Media Facebook page, and follow West View Media on Twitter to better the community in unteers who make The West Charlotte Fife-Jepperson and Instagram. which they live and work. View relevant, authentic and THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 3 Poplar Grove nonprofit has long tradition of helping families become successful

By Atticus Agustin

mma J. McVicker was a Presbyterian teacher who lived in Salt Lake CityE in the late 1800s. She was troubled by the disparity of resources between families living on the west and east sides of the city. She decided to alleviate the problem by starting an inexpensive child care center that would serve the working immigrant community on the west side of the city. McVicker founded the “Free Kindergarten Association” in 1894, two years before Utah gained statehood. It was later renamed Neighborhood House. In 1978, the first-ever adult day care program in Utah was added. Today, just as then, 90 percent of Neighborhood House’s clients live below the median income level. The average client is a single mother with 3 children and an annual income of about $26,000. Neighborhood House’s PHOTOS BY IVAN CARRASCO mission is to provide quality, affordable day care and sup- ABOVE: Dioceline Maldonado, lead teacher of her 3 and port services for children and 4-year-old daycare class at Neighborhood House, feels adults. It operates on a sliding that she is “adding a grain of change when it comes to fee scale, where fees vary the value of education within the family environment of based on clients’ ability to pay. these kids.” RIGHT: Neighborhood House staff hope to Neighborhood House has begin truly breaking ground soon on a new building that been involved in a large capi- will replace the two aging daycare facilities at 1050 tal campaign to raise money West 500 South. for construction of a new facility on their current site the facility. The total amount Director Jennifer in Poplar Grove at 1050 West raised so far is $13.5 million, Nuttall. 500 South. This $15 million, and the organization is grate- The facility has 57,000-square-foot project is fully accepting donations to always been and expected to be completed in raise the last $1.5 million. will continue to 2020. The new facility could The new building will offer be responsive serve 100 more families, an a cyber center, classes, and to the needs of increase from the current 236 activities provided through families. “We are children to 325, and 40 adults partnerships, which will be always com- to 60. open to the public. “This mitted to the how to play well with others. even if they are not related. Recently, Rep. Sandra expansion is to let the com- west side – and we have been There are strong intergen- These connections will only Hollins of House District 23 munity know that people can for 124 years.” Nuttall said. erational connections between grow stronger once the adult secured an appropriation of come in and that you don’t Children can count on a com- youths and the adults. Some and youth centers are housed $800,000 from the state leg- need to be a client to utilize all plete preschool and academic youths refer to other adults under the same roof in the islature for the expansion of of our services,” says Executive curriculum that teaches them as “grandpa” or “grandma” future. PG 4 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG THE WEST VIEW

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PHOTO BY ATTICUS AGUSTIN The Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Center at 1665 Bennett Road (2030 West) offers aid to people worldwide and employment skills to local immigrants and New Americans who work in the warehouse. Humanitarian efforts of LDS Church help needy families here and abroad

By Atticus Agustin employment and teach job humanitarian supplies include skills to new Americans who hygiene products, school Workers inside a warehouse are learning to become self- kits, and emergency medical AFFORDABLE are busy forklifting slabs of sufficient, whether they are models. clothes and then using other LDS adherents or not. President Donald Trump, Dental Care for You and Your Family machines to turn them into Self-sufficiency training at like many other U.S. presi- perfect, gigantic blocks. The the Humanitarian Center is dents, have made stops at blocks are labeled for men, 18 months long, and includes properties and facilities of the women, or children. Everyone English lessons provided by a church. Last December, he sa- else sorts according to size nonprofit partner, the English luted the humanitarian efforts $50 OFF and style. Thuds, beeps, sirens, Skills Learning Center. The of the church, saying, “The and chatter are part of the ultimate goal is to help indi- job you’ve done is beyond New Patient Visit or Future Treatment soundtrack inside the ware- viduals in securing long-term anything you could think of – for Existing Patients house. employment, but most impor- taking care of people the way Meanwhile, upstairs, tantly to help individuals help you take care of people and *Coupon cannot be combined with any other discount volunteers participate in a themselves. The importance of the respect that you have all O er available through 7/15/2018 quilt-making group. These attendance, punctuality, good over the world.” clothing items and quilts will hygiene practices, and other Both facilities are part of the be distributed throughout the basic life skills are taught. entire welfare and humanitar- globe. Many of the individuals ian efforts of the LDS Church. Schedule your appointment today All of this work is occur- helped are west Salt Lake City Welfare Square originated ing at the LDS Humanitarian residents. during the Great Depres- Center of the Church of Jesus Internationally, the hu- sion. The facility, located 801-335-5622 Christ of Latter-Day Saints on manitarian services provided at 780 West 800 South, is the west side of Salt Lake City. include neonatal training, well-known for its 178-foot 1383 South 900 West Suite 128 This facility, located at 1665 vision help, clean water, better grain silo landmark. Fruit Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 Bennett Road, was established food production practices in in 1991 to provide temporary developing countries. Other SEE LDS CHURCH PAGE 8 THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 5

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PHOTOS BY MICHAEL EVANS LEFT: Western historian and lecturer Nan Weber presented the first "Chapman Chat" of 2018 with a multi-media lecture about the life of remarkable Annie Chapman. RIGHT: The Chapman Branch Library is celebrating a hundred years of service to west side residents with two “Chapman Chats” a month during 2018.

FROM CHAPMAN PAGE 1 Branch since 2011 and asserts, open, the Chapman Branch “I specifically wanted this job provides air conditioned two Chats per month. to lead this branch through its comfort and a studious atmo- The centennial series began centennial.” sphere to patrons inside its in January with a slide show One very special Chapman simple, but elegant, Neoclas- by Nan Weber about the Chat will be part of a birthday sical interior. It offers access namesake of the branch, celebration and ceremony on to the entire world via printed Annie Chapman, who was at June 2 with cupcakes and ice books, e-books, movies and the center of Salt Lake City’s cream, plus a “Hollywood music via electronic media, a first free libraries, including Canteen” style Big Band Con- wireless hotspot, plus comput- locations at the Ladies Liter- cert in the parking lot at 7:30 ers linked to the Internet for ary Club on South Temple p.m., celebrating the 1940s. It job seekers and scholastic re- and on the top floor of the is also the day when signups search. There is also a section City-County Building, before begin for the popular Summer with governmental publica- cancer took her life in 1903. Reading Program, so the li- tions meant to help immi- A temporary west-side brary will be extremely active grants, and guides to natural- branch, named for Annie between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. ization for new U.S. citizens. Chapman, opened in 1913, A Chapman Chat in July Family films are shown on the but John D. Spencer of the involves a square dance and last weekend of every month, city’s Library Board sought Laurel & Hardy comedies. with English language movies help from the Carnegie The ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s all have playing the last Friday, and Foundation in 1916 to build movies and events scheduled Spanish language movies fea- a permanent structure, and to evoke the looks and happen- tured on the last Saturday. the present Chapman Branch ings of those decades. All year “Nowadays, libraries are a began operating on May 27, long there are book collections conduit for people who do not 1918. The Carnegie Founda- that highlight each decade have access to technology and tion helped fund over 2,509 from 1918–2018. Ms. Heider information,” said Heider. libraries around the globe has recruited many Chapman “Libraries are constantly between 1898 and 1929. Out Chat presenters from the im- evolving. Now they are gath- of 27 Carnegie libraries built mediate neighborhood because ering places. They are not just in Utah, only Mt. Pleasant and she wanted the folks nearby where people come to check the Chapman Branch are still “sharing their passions.” out a book. One of the great- functioning as libraries. The month of April com- est community-supported Annie Chapman’s new memorates 1918 — the found- endeavors in the history of the branch library was delib- ing year of the library — with United States is public librar- erately built next to the old a series of films focused on ies — long may they wave,” Riverside Elementary School World War I. Two Chapman said Heider. to bolster public educa- Chats by Chip Guarente of tion, and the J.D. Spencer the Fort Douglas Military To find out more information Branch was constructed next History Museum and Connor about the Chapman Centen- to Jackson School in 1920 McManus will cover this grim nial, visit www.slcpl.org/chap- for the same reason.Heider conflict. man100. has managed the Chapman On any given day when it is PG 6 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG THE WEST VIEW OPINION

Getting locals involved in community organizing Crossroads Utahns Against Hunger and and take action regarding nity organizing” process is Wasatch Community Gar- social issues of mutual con- bonded together by common Urban Center dens, with the intent of giving cern. My role as a community elements which include: re- Utahns “new eyes” to have organizer precludes me from search, action and evaluation. Crossroads recently the vision to recognize that acting as an advocate, activist Moreover, they have discov- opened a new Westside as neighbors, in each other’s or mobilizer. The success of ered that generating public Food Pantry on 1358 West welfare we find our own. this endeavor will be mea- “action” is no easy matter and Indiana Avenue, across As a full-time community sured by how many more throws up many difficult situ- the street from its long- organizer for Crossroads residents have taken citizen ations that must be navigated established thrift store. The Urban Center, I have been ownership of the politics that and negotiated. These range pantry offers free food and is open on Mondays, Tues- tasked with the responsibil- shape the space that we all from questions of how best to days and Fridays from 9 ity to assist residents living share. deploy strategic incivility to a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 801-935- within the boundaries of In an effort to better facili- managing tensions generated 4079 for more information. Poplar Grove (900 South tate participation in the pub- by the “action” itself. The final to North Temple, west of lic square, neighbors recently step is to evaluate the benefits People in need (with a By Michael Clára I-15), to organize and build organized under the banner of provocation in the public voucher) may obtain cloth- the capacity needed to work of the Poplar Grove Neigh- square. Then repeat the pro- ing and small household items for free or very low stablished in 1966, towards breaking cycles of borhood Alliance which cess for the next issue. cost at Crossroads Thrift Crossroads Urban poverty and address social includes individual residents One example is how neigh- Store, located at 1385 Center is a multi-faith, justice disparities that impact as well as churches and other bors successfully worked with West Indiana Avenue. The Ecommunity-based nonprofit the west side of Salt Lake nonprofits. Senator Escamilla, Represen- Thrift Store is open from that addresses poverty and City. Over the past several tative Hollins and Representa- Tuesday-Friday between social injustice in Utah. “Community Organizing” months, those participating tive Romero to secure funding 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 Crossroads is well known for is an umbrella term for a field in the alliance have learned from the legislature and p.m. Call 801-359-8837 for initiating and developing new of practice in which residents that involvement in poli- more information. service organizations, such as collaboratively investigate tics through the “commu- SEE CROSSROADS PAGE 8

Police Department opened a the “west side.” Study respon- port for connectivity from the neighborhood police station dents would repeatedly men- west to the east. The Master A river unites us in the alley’s store front.” tion the Jordan River, which Plan notes: “One of the most leaders formed a nonprofit Soon after that project was winds through our western common issues brought up in organization to help promote completed, the Northwest neighborhoods on its way to community meetings was the positive change in west-side Merchants Association was the Great Salt Lake. lack of connectivity between neighborhoods. The first focal formed with the goal of pro- So, about 15 years ago, the the Westside and the rest of point was the Rancho Lanes moting commerce along the Westside Business Alliance the city. This isolation results bowling alley. Once a shining North Temple corridor. Two became the River District from the historical develop- attraction, it had fallen into years later, it was announced Business Alliance. ment of the city and railroads disrepair and was a hangout Salt Lake City would host the The river helped shape our dating back to the late 1800s.” for drug dealers and other 2002 Winter Olympic Games. neighborhoods. Salt Lake When the railroad came criminals. Dan Stanger of This announcement would City’s Westside Master Plan, to Salt Lake City, west side Prowswood Management bring a lot of change to the adopted in 2014, notes the neighborhoods were divided made arrangements to bring city, including major freeway Jordan River slowed the devel- from the rest of Salt Lake City the property out of bankrupt- expansion and a light-rail opment of these communities: by tracks, which spurred more cy and renovate it. system. “Low-lying lands along the industrial and commercial A May 29, 1992, Deseret The Northwest Merchants river were prone to flooding, construction than residential. By Nigel Swaby News article described the Association became the making agricultural activity The erection of a freeway scenario: Westside Business Alliance, a difficult. The Jordan River was system in the ‘50s, and later ose Park, Glendale, “Prowswood took over group determined to fight for also a sewer and refuse dump in the ‘80s, would cement the Poplar Grove. When the bowling alley and spent the survival of North Temple for the growing city in the borders separating the rest one thinks of the west a quarter-million dollars to businesses and for a seat at mid-1800s, a common usage of the city. Ironically, I-215 Rside of Salt Lake City, these keep the 32-year-old busi- the table for the installation of for rivers at the time. This would make these neighbor- neighborhoods immediately ness in operation. It cleaned the “Green Line,” the light-rail treatment resulted in condi- hoods more accessible via come to mind. Residents of up the business, painted it, TRAX train that travels down tions — odors, diseases and auto than almost any other the neighborhoods loyally installed awnings, patched North Temple and on to the pollution — that made it an neighborhoods in town. identify with these names. We the roof, repaved the parking airport. unlikely place for residential Vehicle corridors 900 West, are proud of these names. lot and pulled out the out- It was about this time a development.” Redwood Road, I-15 and About 25 years ago, a group dated swimming pool, then in study was done by the alliance A major conclusion from of community and business conjunction with the Salt Lake to choose a name to describe the city’s Master Plan was sup- SEE RIVER PAGE 9 THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 7

Open Letter To Gov. Herbert Regarding A Special Session On The Inland Port Development

To learn more about residents’ concerns about the proposed Inland Port, visit www.coalitionforportreform.org or Facebook: Inland Port Reform. PG 8 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG THE WEST VIEW

FROM CROSSROADS February, residents gathered school crosswalk, impacts PAGE 6 and began to build the unfin- of Operation Rio Grande, ished sound-wall themselves, missing sidewalks, missing commitment from UDOT using substandard material. railroad quiet zones, trains to complete the sound wall They posted this unique form blocking intersections and along I-80 (between Red- of protest on social media. blaring horns and a spike wood Rd. and the Jordan Other issues that residents in gang violence, etc. We River). This was a yearlong have organized around: SLC hold monthly “accountabil- process that included neigh- civic engagement methods, ity sessions” with officials. bors staging an “action” de- SLC allowing the installation To get involved, look us up signed to generate “tension” of a cell tower in violation of on Facebook: Poplar Grove in order to make their point. zoning ordinances, unsafe Neighborhood Alliance. One Saturday morning in 900 West/Road-Diet, unsafe

PHOTO BY ATTICUS AGUSTIN The iconic,178-foot bread silo of Welfare Square rises above the west side of Salt Lake City, on the edge of Poplar Grove and what is now called the Granary District. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints established its welfare program in 1936, eighty years ago.

FROM LDS CHURCH PAGE 4 hold 318,000 bushels of wheat. To obtain assistance, each orchards, a cannery, a milk- recipient meets with a Welfare processing operation section, Square representative who as- a thrift store, The Bishops’ signs them tasks in exchange Storehouse, and an employ- for supplies, whether it be ment center all operate under stocking, cleaning or paint- Welfare Square. All of this ing. The center also stocks to provide assistance to the tons of assembled furniture needy. The church operates its with the objective of aiding farms throughout the nation, people in an emergency and and surplus food is given to catastrophic situation that can local food banks. range from natural disasters to The silo has some impres- political upheavals. sive statistics. According to a Although Welfare Square 2001 Deseret News article the primarily aids LDS members, silo was the biggest concrete no one is turned down for project to be undertaken in food assistance as long as they the state when it was built opt for a quick interview and in 1940. The project took agree that they will perform 15,000 bags of cement, 12,000 work in the plant. Overall, pounds of reinforced steel, 640 the church’s entire welfare men and boys working 70,151 and humanitarian program hours of labor. Today 2,500 emphasizes helping others loaves of bread are baked daily to help themselves, to teach and the silo elevator can also people the value of work. THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 9

FROM RIVER PAGE 6 for real, permanent develop- options like we’ve never seen why we kept the name River ment and growth. It will take before. Daylighting of City District when many people Key River District I-215 provide remarkable a lot of business investment Creek, which currently flows to remain loyal to their commu- Chamber north-south connectivity, but and community input to steer the Jordan River in an under- nity names? If you recall, the west-east travel is restricted this growth in ways that truly ground concrete culvert, will study participants from years Accomplishments because inconsistent rail traf- benefit the neighborhoods. provide an additional river ago saw the Jordan River as fic makes taking any route The development of the through our neighborhoods. the common tie binding these Recruited a new board and other than North Temple or Folsom Corridor Trail is a key The business vehicle most west side neighborhoods. An- elected new leadership. 1300 South a gamble when catalytic project to provide a cities have to serve such a other river runs through these Fought for a place at the you’re short on time. direct route west from down- purpose is a chamber of neighborhoods right now, it’s table for Operation Rio However, a lot has changed town Salt Lake by foot and commerce. Chambers are just not visible. It will be re- Grande. over the last 15 years, and bicycle. It will create housing, structured in a way to benefit vealed as the Folsom Corridor west Salt Lake City is primed entertainment and shopping their members while still serv- project continues to develop. Advocated for a balance of ing their overall mission of As you read through the affordable housing projects expanding the prosperity of history of Salt Lake’s west in our neighborhoods. The West View appreciates their communities. In January side, you can see it has been Advocated for city wide 2018, the River District Busi- dumped in and isolated from equity in accessory the generous support of our ness Alliance voted to become the rest of the city. With the dwelling unit ordinance. community partner: the River District Chamber. city expanding westward, Last summer new leadership these neighborhoods are Launched first Capitol Day was recruited to better reflect becoming crucial to Salt during 2018 Legislative the makeup of the business Lake’s future. Like City Creek session. community the River Dis- flowing underground, the Developed new trict serves. People like Lucy hidden gem of the west side is membership structure and Cardenas of Red Iguana and ready to be exposed and that’s benefit program. Justin Belliveau, who’s open- why we’re the River District ing a brewery on 800 West Chamber. River District this year, joined the board. Find us on Facebook at Chamber And we’re happy to be bring- River District Chamber and Meets: 2nd Tuesday at 8:00 ing the Westside Music Arts online at www.riverdistrict- am. January 9, February 13, and Food Festival back for its chamber.com. March 13. second year this June as part Mestizo Coffee House of the Restore North Temple 631 West North Temple initiative. You might be wondering

Red Iguana 736 West North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 (801) 322-1489 www.rediguana.com PG 10 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 11

The West View Why I Volunteer Contributors Awards

for The West View This past December The West View recognized its fantastic volunteer contributors at a banquet dinner. Below is a list of the awards hand- ed out. Also, you can find photo galleries featuring David Ricketts' award-winning images at: “I write for The West www.westviewmedia.org/2017/item/210-fairpark-looking-to-rebound- View because I value being as-west-side-jewel engaged in conversations about www.westviewmedia.org/2017/item/173-understanding-our-diversity my community, which has been historically misrepresented or “I contribute to The West View to raise ignored in broader Salt Lake PHOTOS Best History Piece platforms. I appreciate the care awareness about things that could or should be important to west-side A bit of history of ‘Motel Row’ with which West View Media Best Photojournalism on North Temple includes diverse voices from the residents. Whether it’s tips on increasing by Michael savings and improving credit, a report Gallery Evans – Fall Issue west side, centering our values Understanding our Diversity and perspectives in a unique, on hazards in the neighborhood, or a – spotlight on a community group, I write Photographer: David Ricketts Best Op Ed meaningful, and grassroots way.” Budget motels create to inform.” Gabriela Huggins “I contribute to The West View stumbling block for North Nigel Swaby because of my strong interest in Best Photo Gallery Temple by Nigel Swaby – Fall writing, to utilize my Bachelor Fairpark looking to rebound Issue of Journalism degree from as west side jewel – Utah State University to bring Photographer: David Ricketts Best service journalism knowledge of local issues to the piece public, to stay current in my Improve financial health with “My family has field, and to satisfy my need for STORIES savings, good credit by Nigel lived on the west civic involvement, which makes Swaby – Spring Issue side of Salt Lake me feel useful.” Best News Story City since the Fairpark looking to rebound as Best profile mid-nineteenth Marilyn Shelton west side jewel by Jade Sarver Exercise specialist advocates century. Although & Nigel Swaby – Summer for community’s health by I no longer live Issue Elizabeth Gamarra – Spring here, I found it Issue impossible to resist Best Religious/Cultural the opportunity Feature Best Civic Participation to re-explore the Utah Bosniaks open doors Piece neighborhoods of “By contributing and minds by Chris Ginzton – Get involved. It’s good for my youth along to The West View, Winter Issue your health! by Jade Sarver – the Jordan River I’m trying to stay Spring Issue with words and rooted to the Best Business/Org feature photography.” community that Non-profit gym helps people Best Column Story raised me. It feels stay sober by Sarah Kappos – West Side Wildlife: Muskrat by Michael Evans great to contribute Spring Issue Dan Potts – Winter Issue photos; it allows me to shine light Best Personal Narrative Most Popular Story on on the positive Tied winners: Social Media aspects of the west Mantaining healthy cooking Pursuing my ‘American Dream’ side, which I feel is and eating traditions (Originally by Lilliana Ceceña – Winter “I volunteer for The West View because both sometimes lost in writing and the west side are the synthesis of written in Spanish) by Gabriela Issue translation.” Serrás – Winter Issue me. The paper’s profound focus on the west side is timeless and cannot be found in the Ivan Carrasco Dealing with my brother’s Salt Lake Tribune or The Deseret News.” deportation by Venecia Salazar Atticus Agustin – Fall Issue PG 12 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG THE WEST VIEW Dominion Energy employee volunteers serve community with Jordan River projects

By Marilyn Shelton ergy’s Western Region Foot- print, which also encompass- or the past 17 years, es parts of Colorado, Idaho, Dominion Energy’s and Wyoming. This year, Energizing Our Com- around 40 Dominion Energy munitiesF initiative has been volunteers from Utah teamed completing environmental up to build the split-rail fence restoration projects. Two near the Jordan River. recent projects – a split- Nationwide, there were rail fence and a pedestrian 500 participants in Ener- bridge – were completed in gizing Our Communities May 2017 and January 2018 in 18 states. In 2017, local near a section of the Jordan volunteers donated more River stretching from 200 than 6,000 hours of com- South to 800 South in Salt munity service to projects in PHOTO COURTESY OF DARREN SHEPHERD, DOMINION ENERGY Lake City. Utah, said Darren Shepherd, A group of Dominion Energy employees help install a split rail fence last year along the Jordan River Parkway trail Energizing Our Communi- Dominion Energy Corporate between 200 South and 500 South in a section adopted by the company. ties is a volunteer effort led by Communications Coordina- Dominion Energy employees tor. of adopting a section of the and 200 S began picking up ing to adopt a section of the from across the locations that According to Steve Weight, Jordan River came about after trash near the building and river. Dominion Energy services. Dominion Energy’s Environ- employees at Dominion’s contacted Salt Lake City Parks Energizing Our Communi- Utah is part of Dominion En- mental Specialist, the idea D.N. Rose Building at 1140 W and Public Lands, volunteer- ties’ Jordan River efforts have Open the Door To Home Ownership

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A local nonpro t organization since 1977 THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 13 included projects such as near 200 South was opened Volunteerism is important part of painting bridges, weeding, for public access. Dominion fence building, and trash Energy sold a small piece of cleanup. property 18 months ago to Rocky Mountain Power’s culture “We have actually been allow for the construction By Nigel Swaby ties. That’s a little over $300 Neighborhood Partners, Salt out on the river in canoes, of this bridge, said Shep- per hour donated. Lake NeighborWorks, Guada- cleaning up. We have done herd. One of the largest em- When asked about which lupe School, The Road Home, some weeding along there,” If Dominion Energy em- ployers in our community nonprofits on the west side and Boys and Girls Club of said Shepherd. ployees want to volunteer is Rocky Mountain Power. of Salt Lake are supported, Greater Salt Lake. As you can The split-rail fence was a through Energizing Our With over 5,600 employees Alene Bentley, Regional see, RMP supports a variety joint effort funded by the Communities, they can log within the company, many of Business Manager for Rocky of organizations with a variety Dominion Energy Charita- on to an employee platform, them work at the headquar- Mountain Power, provided of missions that all serve the ble Foundation, the Jordan where they can fill out ters in Salt Lake City. Rocky a long list of neighborhood communities they operate in. River Commission, and details about themselves, Mountain Power has 875,000 charities including: Bentley is most proud of the Salt Lake City Parks and including their hobbies and customers in Utah, the largest University Neighborhood company’s support of Univer- Public Lands, said Debra interests and wait for notifi- amount of any state it serves. Partners, Salt Lake Neighbor- sity Neighborhood Partners, Hoyt, Senior Philanthropy cation of upcoming events. Rocky Mountain Power has Works, Guadalupe School, which was spotlighted in the Coordinator at Dominion “This is an opportunity a flexible volunteer program The Road Home, Salt Lake January issue of The West Energy. Using wood fenc- for employees to recom- and encourages employees Donated Dental, Salvation View. ing materials and cement, mend a project that has to to volunteer with nonprofits Army, Volunteers of America, “I had the privilege to serve volunteers from Energiz- do with the environment near where they work and Poplar Grove Community on the board of directors for ing Our Communities and after they submit their live. The company actually Council, Fairpark Commu- two terms in the early years erected around 2 miles of ideas, a few in each area matches employee volunteer nity Council, Neighborhood after UNP was formed,” she fencing. are selected to support and time with a monetary con- House Association, The INN explained. “Rocky Mountain The materials for the proj- fund through the Dominion tribution based on the hours Between, Art Space, Pete Power has been the headline ect were provided by the Charitable Foundation,” volunteered. Suazo Business Center, Boys sponsor of ‘Partners in the Dominion Energy Chari- said Hoyt. In 2016-17, 46 employees and Girls Club of Greater Salt Park’ (https://partners.utah. table Foundation. The fence Restoration projects volunteered 4,614 hours to 28 Lake, and West View Media. edu/partners-in-the-park) for will protect native plant life are managed by regional different nonprofits. Besides In addition to supporting many years. It’s been extreme- along the Jordan River from volunteer coordinators and the man hours received by those organizations finan- ly gratifying to watch the traffic. will be held throughout the the nonprofit, the Rocky cially, RMP employees serve organization grow in reach, In January, a pedestrian entire year. Mountain Power Foundation or have served on the boards impact and effectiveness.” bridge on the Jordan River donated $30,500 to the chari- of directors of University

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By Corinne Piazza tions come together to paint the homes of the elderly, eighborWorks Salt individuals with disabilities, Lake is a local non- veterans and limited-income profit organization homeowners on Salt Lake Nthat has served the commu- City’s west side. nity for over 40 years with a Since the event’s inception PHOTOS COURTESY OF NEIGHBORWORKS SALT LAKE mission to revitalize neigh- in 1985, NeighborWorks has In 2017, two Paint Your Heart Out volunteers receive training and professional assistance throughout the pro- borhoods, house by house, painted over 810 homes in the cess of painting the exterior of a home. block by block, neighbor by community. The goal of help- neighbor. ing homeowners who cannot seen the ripple effects year others,” Lund said. a trusted friend like a home- One of the many ways physically or financially paint after year. It takes a lot of time, resourc- owner’s neighbor. NeighborWorks has brought their home themselves has “By helping beautify just one es and labor for the PYHO This year, the 33rd Annual its mission to life is through many positive impacts, not home, the homeowners feel like event to come to fruition. Paint Your Heart Out event is the annual Paint Your Heart just for the house itself, but a valued part of their commu- Thanks to NeighborWorks’s happening on Saturday, Au- Out event. Every August for everyone involved. nity, the neighbors get inspired dedicated sponsors, staff, and gust 11. NeighborWorks Salt over 150 volunteers from Bob Lund, construction to spruce up their homes, too, volunteers such as the Rose Lake is already gearing up for local businesses, community manager and employee of 14 and the volunteers know they Park Lions Club, it is possible the event with a goal of paint- organizations and corpora- years for Neighborworks, has can truly make a difference for to provide this service for free ing 15 homes. To suggest a to homeowners. Surprisingly, home that needs to be painted one of the biggest challenges is on the west side, please visit getting homeowners to sign up www.nwsaltlake.org/painty- as a free paint job can sound ourheartout. too good to be true. Neigh- borWorks works closely with Corinne Piazza was the partners and volunteers to former Community Engage- assist with the home recruit- ment Coordinator for Neigh- ing process so residents learn borWorks Salt Lake. about the opportunity from

Rudy Florez / Hive Pass Rider since 2014 Corinne Piazza poses with an enthusiastic group of volunteers from the Young Realtors during Paint Your Heart Out 2017. THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 15

FROM KRCL PAGE 1 KRCL's weekday bring listeners into a closer evening programming: relationship with the art- Here’s what you can expect ists they love. DJs on KRCL to hear discussed weekday are like a trusted friend who evenings at 6:00: always makes sure you don’t Mondays: “The radical miss any great new music. middle” with Dr. David On weeknights from 6 to Derezotes 7 p.m., RadioActive is on air. Tuesdays: Conversations with and about marginal- Listeners are encouraged to ized communities like be part of the conversations immigrants and refugees that are important to the with community activist community but may not get Ma Black discussed in most mainstream Wednesdays: Conversa- media. Led by Lara Jones, Ra- tions about health and the dioActive features a variety of environment with Nick Burns grassroots activists and com- PHOTOS BY DAVID RICKETTS Thursdays: Discussions munity builders each night, about social justice with with a different community ABOVE: KRCL Program Director community activist Billy co-host helping to expand the and Afternoon Drive Host Ebay Palmer conversation. Jamil Hamilton, works his magic Fridays: Discussions about in the studio during Spring Radio- urban farming, garden- Local Talent thon. He started as a volunteer ing, and local music with Aldine, KRCL’s Punk Rock at the age of 14. RIGHT: Midday RadioActive’s Executive Pro- Farmer ducer Lara Jones is a Salt Lake Show Host Eugenie Hero Jaffe and native and west side resident. Lara Jones, Community Content When asked about RadioAc- Manager and RadioActive Host, How you can get tive, she says, “We want the reach out to listeners alongside involved: show to be a megaphone for volunteers during Spring Radio- people and organizations thon at the KRCL 90.9 FM studios. If you have an idea – guest, topic, something new – for working to make positive RadioActive, send an email social change in our com- grew up mostly in Glendale, to [email protected]. munity. I hope that when and I came to really love it be- They’re always looking for people tune in, above all else, cause it’s accepting, laid back, a good conversation, so they know they’re not alone. and people tend to get to know from work in the most diverse events to attend. I love the feel- please reach out and tell That there are people out each other really well. I know area of Salt Lake City. He says, ing of community here. And them what’s on your mind. RadioActive also hosts there who give a damn and more than just the people on “I enjoy walking my dog on now that I work on the west open mics at the City are working to make things my little block, and there is a the Jordan River Parkway and side as well, I feel like I can be Library many Saturdays better. That there are people sense of connection and tak- through the Peace Gardens, a better advocate for this area. throughout the year. You willing to share their stories -- ing care of each other here that which are both hidden gems I have a stronger understand- can find the schedule on from artists and musicians to makes it feel like home on the here on the west side.” His af- ing of the challenges and needs their website at krcl.org/ people going through rough west side.” When asked about ternoon program airs weekdays of the west side and how I can events. The next ones will times – and people willing to what got him involved with from 2-6 p.m., featuring a mix help enact positive change for be May 5 and June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can listen.” KRCL, he said, “Community of music, starting with “New my community through my also get involved with When asked about living radio is so grassroots. It’s spe- Music Mondays” and closing role at KRCL.” KRCL in other ways. You and working on the west side, cial that it’s not connected to up the week with a “Friday Soul About her new role, she can sign up to volunteer at she says, “I’m just barely a any corporation or special in- Party” featuring a music mix of said, “I’m so proud to be a www.krcl.org/about/vol- west-sider, having moved to terest. It’s constantly changing vintage, retro soul. part of an organization that unteer and you can submit the Marmalade neighbor- the way the world is constantly Even the new General Man- is inclusive of people who community events on their hood more than 20 years ago. changing, and it’s like a living ager of KRCL, Tristin Tabish, aren’t always represented in event calendar for free at www.krcl.org/events. Since I’m west of 300 West, organism that is bigger than lives on the west side and mainstream media. KRCL’s Billy tells me I qualify. Given just the people involved. It’s said, “I bought a home with staff, volunteers and board are KRCL’s location on the west truly a community.” my partner in the Fairpark committed to amplifying the that building relationships is a end of North Temple, I spend Afternoon DJ and Program neighborhood three years ago. voices of grassroots activists, vital step in creating a strong most of my workdays on the Director Ebay Jamil Hamilton My neighbors are wonderful advocates, musicians and community. Find more infor- west side. My favorite coffee grew up on the west side in and we all look out for each everyday folks who seek to mation on air at 90.9 FM and shop is, of course, Mestizo, Poplar Grove and Glendale. other. Kids ride their scooters make a positive difference in online at www.krcl.org. and Red Iguana is a regular (He also grew up partially at and bikes on the street, I can our community.” stop, too.” the KRCL studios, starting to walk to the corner taco stand KRCL welcomes exploring Amy May has lived in In fact, much of the staff at volunteer there when he was or the recreation center. I don’t partnerships with non-profits, Glendale for over 15 years and KRCL live on the west side. just 14 years old.) He bought have to fight traffic and there’s schools, organizations and is a former employee of KRCL. Billy Palmer, Assistant Pro- his first home in Glendale and always a park or restaurant to local businesses in the neigh- She’s currently the Executive ducer of RadioActive, says, “I loves living just minutes away explore and a lot of different borhood. They understand Director of TreeUtah. PG 16 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG THE WEST VIEW Salt Lake City introduces new neighborhood cleanup program By Lance V. Hemmert gram will offer city residents PHOTO BY more options compared to LANCE HEMMERT here’s a new residential the Neighborhood Cleanup, bulk cleanup program including proper disposal of Trash piles, like this in town, and it’s called electronic waste and tires, one on 10th West T“Call 2 Haul.” Replacing the greater scheduling flexibility, between 200 and old Neighborhood Cleanup yard waste that cannot fit into 300 South in 2017, program, the new effort ad- your brown compost bin, and seemed to appear dresses the challenges many perhaps most importantly, a and expand in the residents had with the old reduction in illegal dumping. summer months program such as environ- What do you need to know while the city’s mental impacts and illegal about the new program? annual curbside dumping. Call 2 Haul, first and fore- cleanup was going The new bulk item program most, replaces the old way of on. The new Call has been designed to meet the creating piles in front of your 2 Haul program challenges of an increasingly home and along our streets. should alleviate populated city that fulfills wa- It’s for disposing of large and this problem. ter quality and environmental bulky items that can’t fit into protections guidelines set for your bins. You simply call by various agencies from the (801) 535-6999 Monday- local to federal level. In addi- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to These changes come on the separating equipment at of businesses that accept this tion to meeting these stan- schedule a pickup. It’s that the heels of a recent effort to recycling facilities. To find a material is made available. dards, the city has taken great easy. For details on the Call 2 inform residents to recycle plastic bag and film drop-off Additionally, you’re urged to care to canvas opinions on the Haul program, like what ma- their plastic bags and film location you simply go to bring your own reusable bags program in an effort to be fair, terials are accepted by the city, apart from the contents www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/ when shopping, or you choose accessible and convenient for you can go to www.slcgreen. they place in their blue bins. recycling-bags-and-wraps/ all Salt Lake City residents. com/c2h-how-to and review Plastic bags and film damage find-drop-off-location/, type SEE TRASH PAGE 20 The new Call 2 Haul pro- the new guidelines. (and in some cases destroy) in your zip code, and a list

Community Updates from Council Member James Rogers, District 1

Inland Port/NWQ Bill Funding Our Future

Salt Lake City’s elected leaders support Salt Lake City’s population is growing, its economy is strong, and Governor Herbert’s call for the Utah its neighborhoods are vibrant and welcoming. Yet, despite being Legislature to address concerns in on the upswing, Salt Lake City’s bright future could be dimmed recently-signed legislation that would without investing more in our critical public services and James Rogers create an Inland Port Authority in the City’s infrastructure. Salt Lake City Northwest Quadrant (NWQ). Council Member Salt Lake City policy makers and sta spent the past several years District 1 The Governor wrote in March he wanted studying the City’s long-term service needs and possible ways to lawmakers to further study the issues so fund them. Analysis shows signiﬁcant, unfunded one-time and � 801-535-7723 he can call a special Legislative session in ongoing ﬁnancial needs in the areas of roads, housing, transit ✉ james.rogers the coming months to modify and and public safety - all areas that need additional funding to @slcgov.com improve Senate Bill 234 (SB234). State maintain the City’s quality of life and improve air quality. lawmakers need to address several serious issues in the legislation, including land use, The Administration and the City Council have launched a taxing authority, and public accountability. concerted eort to seek feedback about these needs and Council leadership will continue to work possible funding methods, including a 0.5 percent sales tax collaboratively with all NWQ stakeholders, increase and General Obligation bond. and appreciates residents’ and other elected ocials’ interest in this process. Get the latest at www.FundingOurFutureSLC.com. Share your Sign up for updates at comments and concerns at [email protected] or www.slcdistrict1.com Get the latest at www.slccouncil.com/ through the City Council Comment Line at �801-535-7654. northwest-quadrant. THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 17

University group and west side Glendale Community Council welcomes everyone community councils partner up I am looking forward to ting to making our meetings combining our efforts toward more approachable, engaging By Abdulkhaliq Mohamed and take in public comment. building on the successes of and meaningful. The community councils what is already working in our I was motivated to run for he west side of Salt Lake located on the west side neighborhood, including the the position of chair in order to TCity is represented by include Fairpark, Poplar work of past councils. have a larger platform for two of six community councils. Grove, Jordan Meadows, We all agree that our coun- my greatest passions: education Located in the heart of the Rose Park, Glendale, and cil’s main job is to represent and recreation. I am a social city, within its most ethni- Westpointe. University our community’s interests worker and educator by train- cally diverse neighborhoods, Neighborhood Partners with the city. We believe that ing and profession. I look for- they are neighborhood connects with all six of in order to do this, we must ward to furthering investment democracy in its purest these groups through a know what our community into education opportunities in form. The council boards “Neighborhood Democ- members want most. The our neighborhood, including are made up of community racy” partnership, which best way for us to gather this exploring the possibilities for leaders who were elected by provides support, training, By Dane Hess information and for com- the creation of a Glendale High local residents. They meet and research. munity members to directly School and University of Utah with residents monthly to You can learn more I am happy to have been interact with elected officials satellite campus. hear their concerns, initiate about all of Salt Lake City’s recently elected as Chair of is through participation in our I also love to recreate along community improvement community councils, their the Glendale Community council meetings. Histori- and on the Jordan River, the projects, and enhance the boundaries and more on Council. The board is made cally, however, the voices and heart of our community. I identity, image, and visibility their website at www.slcgov. up of a diverse group of dedi- bodies of people of color, who hope to be able to continue of the neighborhoods. The com/commcouncils. cated community members make up the majority of our conversations and projects community councils are with various skills, interests, neighborhood, have been that highlight the Jordan nonprofit organizations and This article was originally and passions. Joel Cannon, made to feel less welcome River and the Parkway Trail are recognized by the city published in UNP’s Partner- Ashley King, Jen Lopez, and at these meetings. For this as assets and viable, acces- government allowing them ship Newsletter in March of Billy Palmer all bring exten- reason, we have prioritized to disseminate information 2018. sive experience and varied outreach to underrepresented SEE GLENDALE PAGE 20 perspectives to our council. communities and are commit-

Community Updates from Council Member Andrew Johnston, District 2

Reasons for Optimism The Stockdale Paradox 1. Homeless Resource Centers are designed and Admiral Stockdale was the highest ranking American should break ground in June (none on the Westside). POW in Vietnam, captures and tortured for 7 years 2. Jordan River Parkway trail completed from Ogden during the 1970’s. When he was eventually released to Provo. Golden Spoke celebration event June 2. and reunited with his family in the US, he was asked Andrew Johnston 3. Gateway Motel has been under intensive police about his experiences and particularly what the Salt Lake City operations, which will continue to keep it clean. dierence was between those POW’s who survived the Council Member 4. Spring is here! physical and emotional torture and those who did not. District 2 5. I believe we will have 15 minute bus service within walking distance on the Westside in the near future. He stated that, generally, the optimists were the ones 6. SLC still maintains clean and sucient water for all who succumbed and passed away. Those who � 801-535-7781 residents, despite external attempts to take that away. endured had an unwavering faith that they would ✉ andrew.johnston 7. International Peace Gardens are in bloom and will survive, yet were brutally honest in acknowledging and @slcgov.com hold its festival this August (date to be determined). confronting the obstacles that confronted them. 8. Maud’s Café, 422 West 900 South, brings more coee within a few blocks of Poplar Grove on the 9 Though we may not experience anything akin to POW Line - you will be supporting the youth experiencing tortures in Salt Lake, we can fall into frustration over the homelessness who work there. troubles we may see- ﬁll in yours, or your neighbor’s 9. We still have the best Mexican food in Salt Lake - current/past frustration here- and this can easily appear I won’t pick one, but you really can’t go wrong here. to be a resigned pessimism. However, the willingness 10. The Jazz will make the playos! to acknowledge our struggles, when paired with a Sign up for updates at deep faith that we will succeed, is what will continue www.slcdistrict2.com the Westside Renaissance. PG 18 WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG THE WEST VIEW

event communitycouncil info communitybulletin GET INVOLVED IN YOUR Yarn Social Chapman Library Tuesday, May 1, 2018 - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. COMMUNITY COUNCIL! 577 South 900 West, 801-594-8623 Take part in a crochet, knitting, or other craft project each week. Community councils are neighborhood-based organizations developed Chapman Library 100th Birthday to help community members directly advocate for change in their Historical Photo Exhibit communities. Their job is to provide various city departments with River Inside: Photographs by Gavan input and recommendations generated directly from the community. Tuesday May 1, 2018 - All day Nelson These councils consist of local residents, service providers, property and Reception: Sat, May 5, 4-5pm Tuesday, May 1, 2018 - All day business owners. Meetings are open to the public. To find out which community council area you live in, visit: Discovery Hour - Family STEAM Teen DIY at Day-Riverside www.slcgov.com/commcouncils Workshops Thursday, May 3, 2018 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2017 - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Ballpark Community Coun- Poplar Grove Community Weekly Teen DIY workshops allow those cil Council Fun STEAM-based activities for ages 12–17 to explore unique projects Meets: 1st Thursday at 7 pm Meets: 4th Wednesday at 7:00 pm families, the first Wednesday of each and make something to take home, use, January 4, February 1, March 1 January 24, February 21, March 21 month. or even eat. Taylor Springs Apartments Pioneer Precinct Community Room 1040 West 700 South May the Fourth Be With You: Star Gaming for Kids 1812 South West Temple Chair: Dennis Faris Wars Day at Chapman Chair: Bill Davis PO Box 193 Friday, May 4, 2018 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Friday May 4, 2018 - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Kids ages 9–12 can play board games as 335 Hansen Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Star Wars crafts, selfies with Darth Salt Lake City, UT 84115 385-743-9767 well as games on the Library’s Wii and [email protected] [email protected] Vader, and a screening of Star Wars PlayStation 4. FB: Ballpark Community Council FB: Poplar Grove Community Episode IV: A New Hope. Council Mondays are Murder: Crime Fiction Family Cinco de Mayo Celebration Fairpark Community Coun- Rose Park Community Discussion Group Saturday May 5, 2018 - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. cil Council Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with festive Meets: 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm Meets: 1st Wednesday at 6:30 pm Join other Day-Riverside detectives for crafts, entertainment, and a piñata. January 25, February 22, March 22 January 3, February 7, March 7 this monthly reading discussion group. Northwest Multipurpose Center Day-Riverside Library Then at 5pm, stay for a screening of Each month we’ll highlight a different 1300 West 300 North 1575 West 1000 North Cantinflas (2014), a biopic of Mexico’s sub-genre, and you’ll be encouraged Chair: Bryce Garner Chair: Dan Strong most beloved comedy film star. to discuss your favorite reading 170 North 800 West 1159 N Topaz Dr. recommendations. Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Code Club 801-885-1352 801-232-0517 Monday May 7, 2018 - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. [email protected] [email protected] www.fairparkcommunity.org FB: Rose Park Community Council Kids and teens ages 8–18 can take FB: Fairpark Community Council part in weekly workshops where Glendale Library they’ll be able to work through a 1375 South Concord, 801-594-8660 programming curriculum with the Glendale Community Westpointe Community help of Library staff. Open Creative Lab Council Council Wednesday,May 2, 2018 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Meets: 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm Meets: 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 Chapman Chats: “Free Public The Creative Lab puts awesome January 17, February 21, March 21 pm Glendale Library January 10, February 14, March 14 Libraries - Windows on a Wider technology in your hands for making 1375 S Concord St. (1240 W) Day-Riverside Library World” with Michael Evans videos, podcasts, music, 3D printing, Chair: Dane Hess 1575 West 1000 North Saturday May 12, 2018 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and more! Open for Teens Monday and 1540 Clayton Chair: Dorothy P. Owen Writer and photographer Michael Wednesday evenings. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 793 N. Sir Patrick Dr. Evans will chat about growing up 435-232-9036 Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 with The Salt Lake City Public Library Teen DIY at Glendale [email protected] 801-503-7850 FB: Glendale Community Council [email protected] system and discuss his memoir Thursday May 3, 2018 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. www.westpointecommunity. “The Great Salt Lake Mime Saga and Weekly Teen DIY workshops allow those blogspot.com Amsterdam’s Festival of Fools.” ages 10–17 to explore unique projects FB: Westpointe Community and make something to take home.

Jordan Meadows Commu- River District Chamber Day Riverside Library Hip Hop Dancing 1575 West 1000 North, 801-594-8632 nity Council Meets: 2nd Tuesday at 8:00 am Monday, May 7, 2018 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Meets: 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 pm January 9, February 13, March 13 January 10, February 14, March 14 Mestizo Coffee House Code Club Kids and teens ages 6–18 can learn Day Riverside Library 631 West North Temple Tuesday May 1, 2018 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. hip hop dance moves with playful 1575 West 1000 North Chair: Nigel Swaby Kids and teens ages 8–18 can take stretches, movement, and music. This Chair: Jim Goostrey 949 W. 300 N. part in weekly workshops where series is sponsored by The City Library 1975 W. Floisand Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 and University Neighborhood Partners. Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801-634-4950 they’ll be able to work through a [email protected] [email protected] programming curriculum with the help of Library staff. THE WEST VIEW WWW.WESTVIEWMEDIA.ORG PG 19

Take Care of Your #Selfie: Health and Ballots Talk: Civic Town Hall Series YouthCity Afterschool Program Wellness Sessions for Teens Monday, May 14, 2018 - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Monday, May 7, 2018 - 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. A monthly town hall discussion series Afterschool Program for 3rd through 8th graders. Snacks, A series of monthly health and wellness covering this November’s potential Utah activities, homework help, and field trips. discussions for tweens and teens. ballot initiatives. In partnership with KRCL Fees range from $11-$228 per month based on family size RadioActive. and income. Sensory Storytime Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. Documentaries at Marmalade Guitar Classes - Utah Classical Guitar This series of storytimes is intended for Thursday, May 17, 2018 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Class: Wednesdays 6-7pm & Youth Class: Thursdays kids ages 3-10 who have Autism Spectrum Monthly screenings of documentary films 6-7pm Disorder and other related sensory examining social justice issues from around Free guitar class for adults & youth. Open to all skill levels. processing challenges and are functioning the world and throughout history. at a preschool- to early elementary age- Women Empowerment Series – PIK2AR (Pacific Island developmental level. Marmalade Coffee and Chocolate Knowledge 2 Action Resources) Society Book Club Wednesdays 6-8pm SLCC Community Writing Center Monday, May 21, 2018 - 7:00- 8:00 p.m. Pacific Island woman’s peer-to-peer support group. Workshop: Professional Writing Coffee- and chocolate-themed books Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. will be provided by the Library while the Diabetes Focus Group – PCORI (Patient-Centered Learn how to achieve professionalism in Marmalade Coffee and Chocolate Society Outcome & Research Institute) writing emails, memos, and other formal and Moka offer the latest delights from Second Wednesday of the month 6-7:30pm correspondence. local artisan producers. Focus group for people with diabetes that teaches about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Family Movies at Marmalade Marmalade Library Friday, May 25, 2018 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Teen Success - Planned Parenthood 280 W. 500 N. , 801-594-8680 Catch up on classic family movies. Tuesdays 5-7:30pm Weekly support group for teenage girls who are mothers or People, Places, Things: New and Old Macabre Movies at Marmalade pregnant. Paintings by David Estes Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 All day Screenings of some of the scariest horror Reception: Sat, Apr 28, 4–5:30pm movies from recent years. Last Thursday of each month. Recommended for adults only. West Side My Marmalade: Artwork by Students from Washington Elementary Music, Arts & Food Festival Tuesday, May 1, 2018 All day Sorenson Unity Center Reception: Thu, May 10, 5:30–7:30pm, Arts 1383 South 900 West, 385-535-6533 West Side Music, Arts and Food Festival 2018 - Saturday & Culture Night at Washington Elementary June 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (420 N 200 W) Technology Center Food, art booths and entertainment galore! Come hang OPEN ACCESS Monday - Thursday 9:00am- out and see all the great things this community has to offer. Teen DIY at Marmalade 9:00pm Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm Changing Lanes Experience headlines the closing show at 7 Thursday, May 3, 2018 - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Knowledgeable staff to help you with: pm. Free Admission. Weekly Teen DIY workshops allow those ages Internet basics; email basics; checking your Call for volunteers! To put on an all-day event like this, we 10–17 to explore unique projects and make children’s grade online; learning how to need lots of volunteers. Various shifts and tasks available something to take home, use, or even eat. use your smart phone; online job searches for everyone. Go online at this link to sign up: https://drive. and online job applications; creating a google.com/open?id=1fuX33kjtb8ngPqjMigRrEQqgMhJHv Code Club resume and cover Letter; finding a new ep_eMMVKcLLReo Monday, May 7, 2018 - 4:00- 5:30 p.m. apartment online, and many more. Kids and teens ages 8–18 can take part in This Community Calendar was brought to you by: weekly workshops where they’ll be able to 3D Printing en Español work through a programming curriculum Monday & Wednesday 9:00am – 10:30am with the help of Library staff. Clase Básica de Computacion en Español: Tuesday & Thursdays 9:00am – 10:30am Storytime in the Park (Marmalade) Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Citizenship Class – IRC (International Young pre-readers will enjoy a story, Rescue Committee) followed by a walk through the park led by Mondays 6-8pm Anna Maki of the Salt Lake City Division of Come and prepare for the United States Parks & Public Lands. Citizenship exam in a fun and relaxing classroom setting. Star Wars Day at Marmalade Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. Utah Prostate Cancer Support Group This May, the Marmalade Branch will take First Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:30pm young Jedi ages 8–12 to a galaxy far, far Support program for men and their away with an afternoon of Star Wars- families to learn about the diagnosis and themed games, snacks, and crafts. treatment of prostate cancer. Community news focused on west Salt Lake City PERMIT# 2771 PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE The West View Postal Patron PAID CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Get involved in your community newspaper by contribut- Here’s how SLC's Call 2 Haul cleanup program works: ing stories, helping with distribution, or copy editing. If you are interested, send us an email at • Beginning June 18, call 801-535-6999, M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to schedule [email protected]. your customized pickup. • You will be offered several pickup options. Choose the week that works for you. • The city will call and email to confirm the exact day of your scheduled FROM GLENDALE PAGE 17 FROM TRASH PAGE 16 pickup in advance. • After receiving confirmation, put your waste on the parking strip or sible recreation options. I look forward biodegradable paper bags. curb (no more than 24 hours in advance) for pickup. to working with partners from various The city also asks you to separate • If you have questions, email slcwasteandrecycling@slcgov. organizations and city entities to ac- your glass items for recycling rather com or call 801-535-6999. complish these goals. If you would like than using the limited space we have to participate with us, please come out for landfills. You can go to http://www. to our council meetings. They are held slcgreen.com/glass-recycling to find every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the locations near your home for drop-off Glendale Library. You can email us at points, or to order a grey recycle bin for [email protected] and follow $7 a month. us on Facebook: Glendale Community The new and existing programs are an Council. effort by the city to meet the health and environmental challenges of an increas- This article was originally published in ingly dynamic and industrious Salt Lake UNP’s Partnership Newsletter in March City. Let’s all pitch in together so we can of 2018. make the west side a clean and welcoming place for all!

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Our community golf course

The Rose Park Golf Course has served the Rose • 18 Holes, Par 72 Park Community since 1958. The course is much • Driving range more than a great place to play golf, it’s a gathering • Free practice areas place for our community to enjoy the beauty of this • FootGolf area and to connect with friends both old and new. • Jordan River Trail access We hope to see you soon! • Cafe

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