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December 2015 | Vol. 2 Iss. 12 FREE Unified Police Department Three Years Later By Stacy Nielsen page 4 page 7 page 18 page 20 Permit #44 Permit Riverton, UT Riverton, Local Postal Customer Postal Local P A I D I A P Taylorsville is a very family oriented city. Anything that ECRWSS “ U.S. Postage U.S. Presort Std Presort can keep families coming together is a good thing. ” page 6 PAGE 2 | DECEMBER 2015 local life TAYLORSVILLE CITY JOURNAL Scrooge and Second Chances By Alisha Soeken n the timeless tale of “A Christmas Carol,” Ebenezer Scrooge, -friendly comedy. The proof of its positive roll is observed I a callous miser, is given a second chance to live a better in the lives of those who work at the theater, both past and life. The Desert Star Playhouse in Murray City was also given present. “The Desert Star has made a positive impact on my a second chance at life when it was purchased and renovated life in so many ways. instead of being torn down. It was my first job and where I had always hoped to Before that purchase the theater saw much of life and perform. After auditioning many times, I was cast in “The many second chances. The Desert Star Playhouse has enjoyed Hungry Games,” fulfi lling my dream, almost 10 years after a long life. In it’s infancy it was called the Gem. It saw silent I started working there. I also gained experience in light and movies accompanied only by a piano, and remembers a world sound unmatchable to any theater, made lifelong friends and when radios, refrigerators and a woman’s right to vote were to this day love seeing the fun shows they put on,” actor only a recent luxury. Katie Terry said. In the 1930s the Gem had it’s first second chance, as it The Desert Star’s current show is, “Ebenezer Scrooge: was rebuilt and expanded into the Iris Theater. With its Art His Nightmare Before Christmas.” It’s about Ebenezer’s life Deco style facelift, it was a building like no other in Murray. after he decides to reform. “I love the idea of a sequel to ‘A It showed blockbusters like “Gone With The Wind” and rare Christmas Carol,’ exploring the other side of being generous. Swedish fi lms for immigrants brought to Murray by the smelters. The idea that just because you turn into Mr. Nice Guy on one During the Great Depression, owner Tony Duvall would let Christmas morning doesn’t necessarily make up for years of children see movies for free or in exchange for scrap metal. being a compete jerk,” cast member Dan Larrinaga,who plays After the Great Depression, the Desert Star continued Bob Cratchit, said. to see change in its name and ownership. But in 2000 when The effort that goes into producing a show at the Desert Murray City recommended demolishing it, Mike and Alyce Star is enormous. Cast member Tyrus Williams said, “We start Todd gave it it’s most crucial second chance, by purchasing working on all aspects of the show five weeks before we open, and saving it from demolition. and have 15-20 rehearsals,” Larrinaga added. The value of a second chance is immeasurable, if seized Because we rehearse while the current show is still in as Scrooge did to become a better person. Today the Desert production and the new show opens only four days after the Star is a dinner theater known for its parody plays and family old show closes, as you can imagine that’s not much time, so the work is fast and furious. It’s a challenge but like it or not, it makes you a better performer.” Christmas spirit that people felt way back when, and now, As proven by Williams, cast members are not only great as they read Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.” l performers. “I wear a lot of hats at the Desert Star. I design scenery and props for the shows, I occasionally run lights, do sound, and manage the stage. I’m also in charge of the general Ebenezer Scrooge: store and all the holiday decorations and lobby displays,” HIS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Williams said. Unlike what Williams and Larrinaga will do in their show, Charles Dickens never told of the life that Ebenezer Plays November 12, 2015 Scrooge lived after receiving his second chance. The Desert through January 2, 2016 Star was given that chance more then once, and for more TICKETS: then 85 years has seized it, as Scrooge did, to give of itself remarkably to others. Adults: $22.95-$24.95, Children: $12.95 Visit that historic building, watch a show, laugh, and in the words of Larrinaga, “By the end of that show, I hope 4861 S. 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The first year when the switch was made, there Crime trend numbers within Taylorsville was a total of 14,611 general offenses and City are showing significant reduction since that number was reduced to 13,380 by the the transition occurred in 2012. The number second fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The of overall general offenses have been reduced, downward trend continued into the third fiscal as well as the response times have improved year ending June 30, with a total number of for priority one calls; policing strategies have 12,593 general offenses reported. also improved since officers are now able to Overall, this represents a 14 percent re- utilize both current technology and modern duction in general offenses, when comparing training to gather intelligence and increase the first year to the recently completed third efficiency when pursuing career criminals. year. The statistics go in greater detail, show- general offenses, officers have also been able further reducing crime in Taylorsville City. Staffing numbers show adjustments to ing a 20 percent reduction in general offenses to improve their response times to an average Officers are now able to respond with qual- maximize resources and community response, when comparing the same quarters from 2012 of two minutes for priority one calls. A priority ity equipment, receive up-to-date training and the availability to pool specialized ser- and this year. During the first quarter of the one call is defined as an aggravated or ‘in and all in efforts to keep everyone safer.