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TAYLORSVILLE COMMUNITY COUNCIL CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF VISTA PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION By Carl Fauver | [email protected]

Taylorsville commu- lenge, rather than simply ap- A nity council has taken pearing before Taylorsville the adage “you can’t fight elected officials to demand city hall” and stood it on the city do something, com- its head. Rather than “fight- munity council members in- ing,” Community Council stead began doing the city’s 2A (based around 5000 homework for them. South and Redwood Road) “When (community has worked with city elected council members) came be- officials in recent years to fore us, they had their ducks complete a couple of major in a row,” said City Coun- improvement projects. cilwoman Kristie Overson. And now they’re look- “They were well-organized ing for more. and came to us with a very “People need to know strong case for improving they can get big things done, the Vista playground.” if they work for them,” By the time they were said Retta McIff, a former done, the community coun- Taylorsville Community cil had secured quarter-mil- Development Department lion dollars in funding. employee. “I was one of the “We about fell off our A Taylorsville community council is celebrating the one year anniversary of its $250,000 Vista Park facelift. (Carl Fauver/City Journals) people who worked to create chairs when the city council community councils, and approved our $250,000 bud- this one is making the most get for the park improve- usual to see 50 or more. I’m aware of two active councils installed on the west side of Council 2A Chairman Lar- of it.” ments,” Dearden added. amazed how much it’s being throughout the city. Redwood Road, from 5000 ry Hiller said the group has This fall Community “We made visits to several used.” “Besides the communi- to 5300 South,” she said. not yet identified its next big Council 2A is celebrating parks — in West Jordan, “I am such a huge sup- ty council (2A) in my dis- “That also involved a lot of project, but is always look- the one-year anniversary of Cottonwood Heights, Hol- porter of community coun- trict, I know the other one is work. But on that project ing. a major facelift at Vista Park laday, even Layton — to cils because they are a great in Councilman (Ernest) Bur- — just like the playground “Right now, we are (2100 West 5000 South). see different types of play- avenue for residents to meet gess district (one),” she said. project — the city council working to strike a deal with “We did some research ground equipment. We got each other and to work to- “That group was responsible seemed very impressed with a local store to get a dis- and learned there are about what we wanted and about ward common goals,” Over- for the recent improvements the research we put into it count on lightbulbs for out- 16,000 participants who tripled the size of the Vista son said. “The issues don’t made at the old Cabana Club and authorized the funding door lighting,” he said. “We play in baseball and softball Park playground.” always have to relate to the (1560 West 4610 South). So to get it done.” want to make our neighbor- games each year on the Vis- Installation of the new city. Community councils these groups are able to get “On (the wall) project, hoods safer by having more ta Park diamonds,” said for- playground equipment be- can also address school dis- things done.” community council mem- people leave their lights on mer 2A Community Council gan in October of last year trict policies for example. Even as they celebrate bers went to all of the affect- overnight.” Vice Chairwoman Jolene and was completed in Janu- They are a good way to cre- the one-year anniversary of ed homeowners themselves, To get more informa- Dearden. “Trouble is, those ary. ate strength in numbers.” their improved Vista Park to get approvals,” Overson tion on how to create your kids often came with sib- “The change in activity When Taylorsville City playground, Dearden isn’t added. “They did the leg- own Taylorsville commu- lings who had nothing to do, at the playground has been officials chose to establish even sure that is her com- work. I’d love to see more nity council, city officials if they got tired of watching absolutely unbelievable,” community councils, they munity council’s biggest ac- community councils be- say you should contact your the games. The park’s play- Dearden said. “In previous envisioned two for each of complishment. come active so we could see elected councilperson. l ground equipment was old years, I’d only see two or the city’s five council dis- “A few years ago, our improvements in other parts and run down.” three kids on the equipment tricts, or 10 total. Howev- community council also of the city.”

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Scan Here: Interactive online edition with more photos. Page 2 | November 2017 Taylorsville City Journal Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf celebrates a quarter century in Taylorsville The TCJ is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS By Carl Fauver | [email protected] as well as locations throughout Taylors- nlike most community centers – filled ville. with rambunctious youngsters and bois- For information about distribution U please email circulation@mycityjournals. terous teens – there is an eerily quiet center com or call our offices. Rack locations are in Taylorsville. The lobby of the Robert G. also available on our website. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and For subscriptions please contact: Hard of Hearing (5709 South 1500 West) is al- [email protected] most silent. The views and opinions expressed in But the hands of most people inside are display advertisements do not necessarily flying furiously. And if you don’t know sign lan- reflect or represent the views and opin- guage, you better hope an interpreter is nearby. ions held by Loyal Perch Media or the For a quarter century now, the Sanderson City Journals. This publication may not Center has provided northern Utah’s deaf popula- be reproduced in whole or in part without tion with sign language courses, senior activities, the express written consent of the owner. therapy, counseling and a host of other benefits. Operated under the State Department of Work- force Services (DWS), the popular center also The Taylorsville Team provides job placement and case management for the hard of hearing who want a job. CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Earlier this fall, nearly 500 people gathered Nearly 500 people gathered for the Sanderson Center’s 25th anniversary celebration. Bryan Scott at the center to mark its 25th anniversary. The (Utah Workforce Services Dept.) [email protected] night featured self-guided tours, dinner, a video program and special recognitions. or result from various illnesses. Shock or trau- speaks the words. Like nearly everyone at the EDITOR: Among those who were recognized was ma to the ears can also create problems. She says center, Beverly’s fingers fly a mile a minute, to Travis Barton Division of Services to the Deaf and Hard of nationwide, a full 20 percent of people suffer at share her thoughts. [email protected] Hearing (DSDHH) Director Marilyn Call, who least some hearing challenges. In Utah – accord- Through her interpreter Allred also added, is retiring from the center December 16. Her po- ing to the 2010 U.S. census – 4,000 people are “Particularly after losing my husband, I became ADVERTISING: sition is under DWS, but her office for 17 years completely deaf. very isolated. This place has helped me get back 801-254-5974 has been at the Taylorsville center. And in that With the addition of a large wing in 2002, into life. Besides doing things here, we also take time she has seen – and helped guide – numerous the Sanderson Community Center now provides several off-site trips. One of my favorites is DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING: Ryan Casper changes. 71,000 square feet of meeting and conference Peach Days in Brigham City.” [email protected] “I was first hired as the center’s program room space, lecture halls, a large basketball and The Sanderson Community Center operates 801-671-2034 director, back in the early 1990s, when we were multipurpose area and several other amenities. on an annual budget of about $3 million. Its reg- still based in a much smaller building, in Boun- Its Taylorsville campus is a spacious six acres. ular hours are 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. But SALES ASSOCIATES: tiful,” Call said. “That location was very inade- The center’s namesake – Dr. Robert G. Call adds, “We have evening activities that keep Melissa Worthen quate. Luckily, just a few months after I hired on, Sanderson – was a pioneering advocate for us open until 10 p.m. many nights, along with [email protected] this center opened in 1992.” Utah’s deaf community. Back in 1965 he was lots of other events on Saturdays.” 801-897-5231 A decade after she joined the staff, Call was named the state’s first coordinator of services for Center records show, about 1,400 different promoted from center director to her current post. the deaf and hard of hearing. people visit the multipurpose site at least once a Becky Guertler In 2001 she became only the third DSDHH di- The center now features 27 full time em- year. “Most of those people – at least a thousand [email protected] rector. Since then Call has become, by far, the ployees along with about 50 part time people. It of them – come to our center multiple times each 385-557-1016 longest tenured person in the position. also coordinates activities at its only satellite lo- year,” Call adds. “I lost most of my hearing gradually, start- cation, in St. George. Although Marilyn Call is retiring just before Tracy Langer ing when I was about 16 years old,” Call added. Each Wednesday, about two dozen members the holidays, she won’t be forgotten. [email protected] “So I understand the challenges the deaf and hard of “Wasatch Deaf Seniors” meet at the Sanderson “During our 25th anniversary celebration 385-557-1021 of hearing face. Both of my daughters were also Community Center. One of their regulars is Bev- they announced my retirement and also an- born deaf. Sadly, they have both passed away. erly Allred, 80. nounced they had named a conference room after CIRCULATION COORDINATOR This center has supported me so much during my “We take turns cooking lunch and do lots me,” Call said. “That came as a complete sur- Brad Casper personal tragedies. That’s one of the reasons it [email protected] of different activities including holiday parties,” prise. By the time the celebration was over, our will be so difficult to leave.” Allred said. staff had already put my name over the confer- l EDITORIAL & AD DESIGN: Call reports deafness can be a family trait Actually, Allred’s sign language interpreter ence room door. I was quite honored.” Ty Gorton and John Guertler

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Not Just News... Your Community News... Page 4 | November 2017 Taylorsville City Journal The stop-walk-talk method By Jet Burnham | [email protected] aylorsville Elementary is teaching students copy the behaviors. Tand their families how to react to bullying. “We have that peer pressure, but it can be The method, called Stop, Walk, Talk, focuses on used in a really positive way sometimes, too,” she using pro-social responses. said. Magenta Silberman, a member of the Behav- To have consistency at home and school ior Response Support Team at Taylorsville Ele- with behaviors and responses, Silberman hosted mentary, explained how the method works. When an evening class to provide the same social skills someone does something mean or hurtful, the first training for parents. response should be to tell them to stop. Suggested Silberman said kids need a reference for phrases are “That’s not cool” or “That’s enough.” understanding concepts. She suggested parents She said it’s important to remain neutral and not share examples of people the kids know who’ve react with anger or any other big emotion. If the been bullied. The discussion of how the person bullying continues, the next step is to walk away handled it can help the child understand their par- from the situation, finding positive friends or ents’ values. adults to be around. If that has no effect on the Silberman suggests parents engage in situation, Silberman said it is time to talk to a par- role-playing activities with their children to arm ent or teacher. them with the tools to deal with situations they Silberman teaches the method to students may encounter in the future. Silberman believes and teachers and then observes student behav- when a teacher or parent sets specific expecta- ior to identify students who could benefit from tions for behavior, shows the child what it looks additional skills training in a small-group set- like and then allows them to practice it, the child ting. She meets with three to eight students at a is better able to master the skill. time, once a week, tailoring classes to the needs “This relates to academics and behavior as of the students. She talks with them about what well—you tell them what you expect, you show good sportsmanship looks like, how to resolve them how to do it and let them do it,” she said. disagreements positively, why they should avoid A video was shown at the class to parents to spreading rumors, accepting consequences for prompt a discussion of what bulling is. Then par- their behaviors and developing good communi- ents shared some experiences of how they have cation skills. She said the skill set is not just for responded to their child being bullied. handling bullies. “You are the No. 1 models,” Silberman told “I believe this topic is important because parents. She reminded them that even though when students are taught pro-social skills, they they may feel anger when someone has hurt their are able to generalize those skills across situa- child, they need to set the example of remaining tions,” said Silberman. “This gives students the calm. She knows that kids will often respond the opportunity to better advocate for themselves and same way their parents do. develop positive relationships with their peers.” “When you have pro-social responses, those Principal Andrea McMillan said when stu- can be contagious,” said Silberman. dents come to her office concerning a bullying Silberman, who has a masters of education situation, she asks them to express their feelings degree, is a second-year doctoral student at the about the situation. School of Psychology program at the University “We practice that kind of language with each of Utah. She works as a behavioral consultant at other so that they can feel empowered to really Taylorsville Elementary through a partnership be- tell somebody how they’re feeling versus getting tween the two schools. really upset and not feeling like they got heard or McMillan is thrilled to have such a great re- that their feelings were valid,” she said. source available to the students and their families. Silberman said when students start respond- Parents were introduced to the method the school teaches to deal with bullying situations so they can use it at home The program is provided at no cost to the school. ing positively with their new skills, other kids as well. (Jet Burnham/City Journals) l

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Not Just News... Your Community News... Page 6 | November 2017 Taylorsville City Journal Humane Society of Utah honors Taylorsville man who lost his life protecting a pet By Carl Fauver | [email protected] umane Society of Utah Executive Director Gene Baierschmidt of firefighters who went above and beyond the call of duty to save Hsays what Jeremy Hardman of Taylorsville did last summer a pet. was historic—a “first ever.” Hardman’s memorial ceremony was held on National Dog “In my 29 years in this position, I have never heard a sto- Day, August 26. ry—here in Utah or anywhere across the country—of a man stop- The Humane Society reports that 70 percent of all households ping his car and pulling over, to confront someone abusing a pet,” have at least one pet, primarily dogs or cats. As the issue of animal Baierschmidt said. “(The Humane Society of Utah) knew we had cruelty has become more recognized, every state in the country has to do something to honor him.” now elevated some types of animal abuse to felony crimes. After stopping to confront the man allegedly abusing a dog, “Research shows, people who are capable of abusing pets are the suspect drove away—with the animal—and then made a much more likely to commit the same offenses against spouses or U-turn, hitting and killing Hardman, 47, as he stood in a crosswalk other people,” Shepherd said. “And children who witness animal at 3600 West 4100 South in West Valley City. abuse are more than eight times more likely to commit a domestic Aaron Hosman, 40, of West Jordan was arrested for the crime violence crime as an adult.” three days after the June 7 incident. He now faces murder and other The Humane Society of Utah is the largest private animal charges. shelter in the state. The facility placed more than 11,000 pets into Later in the summer the Humane Society presented Hard- homes last year alone. man’s mother, Judy Crocker, with a “Hero’s Award” on Jeremy’s The Humane Society clinic served nearly a 1,000 pets a week behalf. in 2016, including 10,575 spays and neuters. More than 100,000 “We waited several weeks after the incident to give the family dog and cat vaccinations were also performed during the year. some time to grieve,” said Humane Society of Utah Marketing and “We place about 91 percent of all the animals we receive into Communications Director Deann Shepherd. “We held a quiet cere- homes,” Shepherd added. “We operate as a ‘no-kill’ facility, but we mony in the Memorial Plaza outside our facility.” do have to perform mercy killings once in a while, if a dog or cat is The Humane Society of Utah is located in Murray, just east of simply too old or otherwise unhealthy to be placed with a family.” I-15 at 4242 South 300 West. The Humane Society of Utah is also proud of the pet educa- Judy and her husband Bill Crocker accepted a plaque honor- Humane Society of Utah Executive Director Gene Baierschmidt (left) joins tion programs it conducts throughout the year. ing Jeremy and also looked on as the Humane Society named one Jeremy Hardman’s mother, Judy Crocker and her husband, Bill Crocker, at “We have staff members and volunteers who take animals of their dog kennels for Hardman. Jeremy’s memorial ceremony. (Deann Shepherd, HSU) out to schools every day,” Shepherd said. “We teach kids different “I hope this gesture helped Jeremy’s mother and other rela- things about caring for pets, based on how old they are. But all of tives and friends in their grieving process,” Baierschmidt contin- always been a “best friend” to animals. As a child he had pet dogs, them are taught the importance of never abusing animals.” ued. “Jeremy is a true hero. 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Not Just News... Your Community News... Page 8 | November 2017 Taylorsville City Journal City Council votes to support the Western Growth Coalition financially By Carl Fauver | [email protected] group that’s been working nearly a decade to support the needs Mountain View Corridor was to make it a toll road,” Dearing said. Aof cities, school districts, chambers of commerce and other enti- “About that same time, east-side residents voted to create the Can- ties —on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley — has finally reached yons School District, breaking away from the Jordan District. West- the point where it is seeking financial support from many of those side cities weren’t organized and were not talking to each other.” groups. Jordan and Granite School districts are now represented on The Taylorsville City Council was one of the first to formalize the coalition, along with member cities Bluffdale, Herriman, River- that support, voting unanimously to make a $395.79 payment to the ton, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan and West Valley City. Western Growth Coalition. Smaller, unincorporated members include Copperton, Kearns and “The coalition is designed to protect the interests of the west Magna. side, particularly in legislative matters,” said City Councilwoman Salt Lake County is also represented on the coalition, along Kristie Overson, who has been attending their monthly meetings. with water, sewer and mosquito abatement districts. “I think this group helps those of us living on the west side to have “One of the primary things the Western Growth Coalition is more clout.” tracking now is the continued construction of the Mountain View “I’m in favor of the coalition,” Councilwoman Dama Barbour Corridor highway and the commercial development that will fol- The Western Growth Coalition carefully tracks important legislation at the said, as she voted to support payment of the fee. “Any time we can low,” Overson added. “There’s been talk of legislation that could Utah State Capitol. (Google photos.com) get more representation for our west side of the valley, I think it’s a make it more difficult to see the kind of development that might be good thing.” best for the west side, economically.” ville’s population, West Valley City has been asked to pay the most The nearly $400 Taylorsville City agreed to pay is part of a Wilde agrees. ($880.85). At the opposite end, tiny Copperton (population 826) is $3,400 budget created by the Western Growth Coalition as it under- “The big, hairy animal we are dealing with right now is a pro- expected to pay only $5.41. went a reorganization last spring. That’s also when coalition mem- posed transportation bill,” she said. “There’s talk the bill might cre- “We have never asked cities for funding before, and this is a bers elected West Jordan Chamber of Commerce president and CEO ate penalties and incentives, which would impact what is built along one-time request — at least for now,” Wilde said. “The funds will be Aisza Wilde as its new president. the Mountain View Corridor highway.” primarily be spent to develop our website ($3,000). The rest will pay “The coalition is an extremely valuable resource for tracking One of the coalition’s biggest concerns is a rumor the legisla- our filing fee to become a 501c3 nonprofit entity ($400).” what’s happening at the state legislature,” Wilde said. “Several of tion would incentivize construction of high-density housing. The Western Growth Coalition meets the third Monday of each our west Salt Lake Valley cities aren’t represented at various legisla- “The Jordan School District is particularly concerned about month, at West Jordan City Hall, with the public welcome to attend. tive committee meetings. The coalition gives them a stronger voice.” that,” Wilde added. “That could bring a lot of new kids into their “I know the coalition does not have the budget to hire legisla- One of the original organizers of the Western Growth Coalition boundary without enough funding to support them.” tive lobbyists,” Overson said. “But I could certainly see members was former West Jordan Chamber President and CEO Craig Dear- The $395.79 Taylorsville has agreed to pay to the Western of the coalition going to Capitol Hill during the state session to talk ing. Growth Coalition for this first budget is based on the city’s popu- with representatives ourselves. I think the Western Growth Coalition “The coalition was created when the original plan for the lation and is about in the middle. With more than double Taylors- gives us more standing to raise west-side concerns.” l Progress continues on Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center design By Carl Fauver | [email protected] As part of their fact-finding effort, the group toured Salt Lake’s laborative as our design team,” said Sarah Pearce, Salt Lake Coun- Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. The following week, several ty’s Center for the Arts Division Director. “Both organizations have of them flew down and back to Phoenix, Arizona, in a single day, to a deep understanding and appreciation of the important role the arts tour a couple of venues there. play in our state and a breadth of experience in designing cultural “About 14 of us went, four representing Taylorsville City,” said projects.” Mayor Larry Johnson. “The trip was very beneficial because we Method Studio and its team members have designed facilities got to see some ‘top end’ things and some lower priced features. It at Utah Valley, Dixie and Utah State universities.“We are pleased to helped us get a better feel for what we want our facility to look like.” be part of the MVPAC design team and consider it a great privilege,” Joining Johnson and Overson — representing Taylorsville on said Method Studio Founding Partner Joe Smith. the Arizona trek — were Community Development Director Mark Since 2003, The Shalleck Collaborative has worked on more McGrath and Arts Council Chairman Gordon Wolf. The Utah group than two dozen cultural facilities, similar to what the MVPAC is visited the Tempe Center for the Arts and the Peoria Center for the expected to be. Performing Arts. “We are delighted to be working with such a talented and com- “The Tempe facility is about 20 percent larger than the Peo- mitted team from the county, the city and Method Studio,” said Officials continue to discuss the arts center to be built southeast of ria center and more upscale,” McGrath said. “The Peoria facility Adam Shalleck, founding principal of the company. Taylorsville City Hall. (Carl Fauver/City Journals) seemed to be more functional and community-based. I think most of Not long after the design team was announced, site options us left (Arizona) thinking we’d like to see a mixture of the two (in were unveiled at a Taylorsville City Council meeting. Council mem- s you drive past Taylorsville City Hall (2600 West 5400 South), the Taylorsville center).” bers and residents reviewed three different drawings of ways the Ayou’ll see one lonely sign, in the vast ocean of grass directly The Utah delegation was guided on detailed, behind-the-scenes new arts center might be oriented on the property. Specific designs southeast of the city building. tours at both sites. Besides holding art performances, the Phoe- for the structure itself have not yet been made public. Eleven months after Taylorsville and Salt Lake County officials nix-area centers host weddings, corporate events and many other The MVPAC project remains on schedule, with groundbreak- announced the coming of a new $39 million Mid-Valley Performing activities — something McGrath said they hope to duplicate here. ing scheduled next summer and a grand opening two years later. Arts Center, the sign is still all that can be seen. “Our goal is to make this building as active as it can possibly The Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center is expected to feature But officials promise much has been going on behind the be,” McGrath added. “We want it to be busy as many nights as pos- a main performance venue seating about 400 patrons, along with a scenes. sible, sometimes hosting multiple activities simultaneously.” small space that can range in seating from 50 to 250, depending on “We’ve been working to get a broad perspective of many dif- Not long after the Arizona trip, city and county leaders an- the event. The entire facility is expected to be about 70,000 square ferent arts centers, in order to better know what features we want nounced the MVPAC design team. Salt Lake-based architecture firm feet, also including dressing rooms and rehearsal space. included in ours,” said City Councilwoman Kristie Overson, one of Method Studio was hired, along with a company called The Shalleck Through the winter, MVPAC designers are expected to meet several Taylorsville City and Salt Lake County officials who have Collaborative, a theater design firm based in the San Francisco area. with various groups —including the Taylorsville Arts Council — to been meeting almost weekly to discuss the project. “We are pleased to have Method Studio and The Shalleck Col- learn what amenities they would like the building to include. l

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to betogether. Wishing youahappy&safe Thanksgiving! and friends, I hope you remember to give thanks simply for the opportunity to ourfoodbankisonewayshowwecare. As yougatherwithfamily I encourage all of us to be mindful of those that are less fortunate. Giving each of you and your positive contributions to strengthen our community. gratitude. I feel blessed to be Mayor of such a great city. I am thankful for friends. It is a wonderful time of year to pause and reﬂect with thanks and travel, turkey, football, cranberry sauce, freshly baked pies, and family and Thanksgiving is a holiday ﬁlled with time-honored traditions such as MAYOR’S MESSAGE Shoes and ApparelShoes for theentire family! SKETCHERS Outlet Factory 5443 South Redwood5443 South Road Taylorsville, Utah 84101 Phone (801)261-5907 BUSINESS www.taylorsvilleut.gov November 2017 –MayorJohnson Larry Johnson Larry Mayor PAGE 2 | www.taylorsvilleut.gov City of Taylorsville Newsletter

CITY OF TAYLORSVILLE 2017 GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION

TAYLORSVILLE CANDIDATES GENERAL ELECTION DAY Mayoral Candidates November 7, 2017 Registered voters will be mailed their ballots for Taylorsville’s Municipal General Election beginning the Kristie Steadman Overson week of October 17th. Completed ballots may be returned by mail in the postage-paid envelope provided. 801-244-2462 Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than the day before Election Day (November 6th). [email protected]

Those who prefer to vote in person on machines may still do so during the Early Voting period prior to the Larry Johnson 801-879-4843 election or on Election Day at any Salt Lake County Vote Center. [email protected] EARLY VOTING - TA YLORSVILLE CITY HALL Council Distric t 4 Candidates: (1st Floor of Taylorsville City Hall in Room 110) Meredith Harker Wed - Fri: October 25, 26, 27 & November 1, 2, 3 801-573-6502 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [email protected] For Early Voting locations/hours, visit: www.slco.org/clerk/elections

Ronald Allred For more information regarding elections, contact: 801-968-0068 Salt Lake County Clerk (Elections) [email protected] www.GOT-VOTE.org Council District 5 Candidates: 385-468-8683 or Daniel Jon Armstrong 801- 599-8961 Cheryl Peacock Cottle, Taylorsville City Recorder [email protected] 801-963-5400 [email protected] John E. Fuller 801-819-8873 ELECTION DAY IN-PERSON VOTING [email protected] Vote Centers are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (November 7th).

BALLOT DROP-OFF OPTIONS For Vote Center Locations, call Salt Lake County Elections at 385-468-8683 or visit www.slco.org/clerk/elections . Salt Lake County has provided a number of Secure Ballot drop-

off locations where sealed ballots may be deposited 24/7 until Voters may also vote in person at the 8:00 pm on Election Night. A list of ballot box locations can be Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office found at: www.slco.org/clerk/elections. County Government Center 2001 South State Street Sealed ballots may also be dropped off at the Salt Lake County South Building, First Floor Elections Division (2001 S. State) or at any Salt Lake County From October 10 – November 7, 2017 Vote Center (including Taylorsville City Hall) on Election Day (weekdays only) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during voting hours: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Valid Voter ID is requi red to vote in person.

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CITY OF TAYLORSVILLE COUNCIL CORNER Tools in the Box for Redevelopment NEW BUSINESSES

2017 GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION As Councilmembers, we are often asked: What is the for the property owners. So although the City has signiﬁ cant City doing to facilitate redevelopment and what can the City tools and inﬂ uence and can aid in redevelopment, with very TAYLORSVILLE CANDIDATES GENERAL ELECTION DAY do? Redevelopment is not simple. It takes a lot of work and few exceptions, the City cannot force a property owner to sell Welcome to lot of negotiation. In order for the City to assist in redevel- their property. When negotiations begin, we are often bound by Mayoral Candidates November 7, 2017 opment – we must have cooperation with the property owner, non-disclosure agreements, so the citizens are not aware of the Registered voters will be mailed their ballots for Taylorsville’s Municipal General Election beginning the developers, and the City Council and Administration. In order work that is going on, unless and until the deal is successful. Taylorsville! Kristie Steadman Overson week of October 17th. Completed ballots may be returned by mail in the postage-paid envelope provided. to reach one deal it takes the investigation of many oppor- What is the City doing? We are actively exploring possibilities 801-244-2462 Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than the day before Election Day (November 6th). tunities, only some are explored in further detail, and even and opportunities for blighted areas of the City. The City has [email protected] fewer ever happen. Over the last several years, the City has seen some remarkable redevelopment in the last few years, LaLa Nails & Spa, LLC explored many opportunities that make sense for developers, and our goals are to ensure those are successful and continue Those who prefer to vote in person on machines may still do so during the Early Voting period prior to the Larry Johnson make sense for the City, but sometimes they don’t make sense to spread to other areas of the City. 2582 West 4700 South 801-879-4843 election or on Election Day at any Salt Lake County Vote Center. Nail Salon [email protected] EARLY VOTING - TA YLORSVILLE CITY HALL Council Distric t 4 Candidates: (1st Floor of Taylorsville City Hall in Room 110) Monte Vista MHC Meredith Harker Wed - Fri: October 25, 26, 27 & November 1, 2, 3 4595 S. Monte Vista 801-573-6502 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [email protected] For Early Voting locations/hours, visit: www.slco.org/clerk/elections Mobile Home Park (New Owner)

Ronald Allred For more information regarding elections, contact: 801-968-0068 Salt Lake County Clerk (Elections) Ramos Transportation, LLC [email protected] www.GOT-VOTE.org 5991 S. Redwood Road Council District 5 Candidates: 385-468-8683 Council Chairman Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Vice-Chair Brad Christopherson – District #3 Dama Barbour – District #4 Ernest Burgess – District #1 Kristie Overson – District #2 Dan Armstrong – District #5 Transportation or Daniel Jon Armstrong [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 801- 599-8961 Cheryl Peacock Cottle, Taylorsville City Recorder [email protected] 801-963-5400 [email protected] John E. Fuller 801-819-8873 ELECTION DAY IN-PERSON VOTING [email protected] Vote Centers are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (November 7th).

For information on Taylorsville candidates, please see the public Taylorsville Election-Day Vote Center Locations: contact information above and contact candidates directly. Taylorsville City Hall, 2600 W Taylorsville Blvd. Taylorsville Senior Center, 4743 S Plymouth View Dr. Voters may also view candidate profiles on the State Voter Utilize our online bill payment option that saves you time and money. This feature gives LDS Bennion Church, 6250 S 2200 W Information website at: www.VOTE.UTAH.GOV you more flexibility in how you pay your bill this busy time of year. If you have an internet connection and an email address, you can pay your bill online. It’s fast, it’s easy, (Enter your address, then submit, and click on “Sample Ballot, NOTE: Taylorsville Voters may vote at any Vote Center in Salt Lake County on it’s secure, and you no longer have to write a check each month or find a stamp when it’s Profiles, Issues” to view candidate information.) time to send in your payment. Election Day and receive their appropriate Taylorsville Ballot. We have partnered with Xpress Bill Pay, the premier provider for online payment BALLOT DROP-OFF OPTIONS For Vote Center Locations, call Salt Lake County Elections at 385-468-8683 or visit systems. Once you sign up for your free account and start using this service, you’ll www.slco.org/clerk/elections . wonder how you ever got along without it! Salt Lake County has provided a number of Secure Ballot drop- off locations where sealed ballots may be deposited 24/7 until When you’re ready to pay your bill, select a payment type. You can pay with credit card, Voters may also vote in person at the debit card, or electronic funds transfer. Then enter the information and you’re done! It’s 8:00 pm on Election Night. A list of ballot box locations can be Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office that easy, and only takes you a few minutes each month. Or you can set up your bill on found at: www.slco.org/clerk/elections. Auto Pay and have it automatically paid for you each month! We offered this service at County Government Center the request of our customers — you asked and we delivered! To make a payment or sign 2001 South State Street Sealed ballots may also be dropped off at the Salt Lake County up, go to our website www.tbid.org select Pay Bill Online and Sign Up. South Building, First Floor Elections Division (2001 S. State) or at any Salt Lake County From October 10 – November 7, 2017 And remember, it’s free to sign up and free to use. If you have any questions regarding Vote Center (including Taylorsville City Hall) on Election Day this article please contact Dan McDougal, Communications Manager, at Taylorsville- (weekdays only) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during voting hours: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Bennion Improvement District: 801-968-9081 / [email protected] or visit our Valid Voter ID is requi red to vote in person. website at www.tbid.org

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The article below is from an old Taylorsville Tattler paper dated July 1944. It was sent out to remind our community who is serving and where they served.

NUMEROUS SERVICEMEN VISIT HOMES ON LEAVE

Donald Kinder, Alvin Mackay, Eldon Mackay, Vaughan Barker, Wilbur Simper, Henry Hintze, Lester Paxton, Marvin McLachlan, Richard Lindsay, Ferris Barker, George Tarbox, Leonard Telford, and Grant Powell have had furloughs since the last edition of the Tattler.

Henry Hintze, George Tarbox and Donald Kinder, all Navy men, were the first ones home. Henry’s stay was short as delayed traveling orders didn’t allow for much time. George was home long to have Gerrard Street covered with rubber, and Donald was flashing three campaign ribbons. Taylorsville men in WW I

Other fellows looking mighty fine in Navy blues are Eldon Mackay, Richard Lindsay, and Leonard Telford, Ferris Barker’s mother, didn’t know him when he stepped out of a Taxi in his sleek gray chief’s uniform! Marines, Grant Powell and Marvin McLachlan, represented the leather-necks. Grant kept Beverlee busy, and Marvin attempted to keep 12 girls busy.

From the Air Corps came newly commissioned Lt. Wilbur Simper, and from the field artillery Lt. Lester Paxton, and SHARPS CONTAINERS from Denver came Vaughn Barker sporting a cream-colored convertible.!

Alvin Mackay however, pulled the most unique trick yet - He had leave from North Carolina and got the rheumatic fever on the way, so he has spent several months in the Kearns hospital and is stationed there, now his health is improving.Expected home soon is John Vay Simper from Camp Roberts, California and Martin Cook from the infantry in Georgia.

Taylorsville’s two new additions to the Navy are Eldon Moss and Willis Rupp. BEST OF LUCK BOYS!

City of Taylorsville Holiday Food Drive

Holiday Food The Taylorsville Food Pantry is in need of Drive assistance to help fill the shelves for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals. CART PLACEMENTS PAGE 6 | www.taylorsvilleut.gov City of Taylorsville Newsletter

Paramedic Santos Gallegos has humbly served the citizens of Jerry has worked a combination of Corrections and Taylorsville for the past 13 years and our department for 16. The Law Enforcement with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s spotlight on him today will make him a little uncomfortable, but Office and Unified Police Department, including work there is not a paramedic in Taylorsville that deserves it more. as an investigator with the Metro Gang Unit. Officer Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 2PM - 4PM There are many residents of Taylorsville enjoying a much Valdez has a strong work ethic and works diligently in greater quality of life and several who enjoy their very lives his service to the Taylorsville community. Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center (Dairy Store) because of Paramedic Gallegos. His skill and knowledge in Jerry is the father of three children and married to his 1488 West 4800 South Taylorsville, Utah Paramedicine is remarkable and so exceptional that he is high school sweetheart, Andrea. In addition to his involved in teaching, mentoring and certifying all other many responsibilities as an Officer with the Unified paramedics on our department. Paramedic Gallegos may have a Police Department in Taylorsville City. Jerry also Free Event - Open to the Public bit of a gruff exterior, but there is no other paramedic on the job donates a significant amount of time every year to that treats every patient, regardless of their socioeconomic working with children, specifically in coaching status or time of day, with the level of respect, compassion, and baseball and administrative functions in and around empathy that he displays. Salt Lake City. As well as being an excellent medical care provider, Paramedic Jerry is a pillar in his community and an example to Leisure Activities, Recreation & Parks Committee (LARP) Gallegos is an aggressive, smart and safe firefighter who us all. His service to the community is commendable. relishes the opportunity to take risks required to save the lives It is an honor to nominate Officer Jerry Valdez for the and property of the citizens of Taylorsville. Taylorsville Exchange Club Officer of the Year. Paramedic Gallegos is a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, football fan and an all-around great man.

Show off your community pride and holiday spirit by nominating yourself or a neighbor in the City of Taylorsville for the HOLIDAY OUTDOOR DECOR CONTEST! Submit a picture or video via email to [email protected] Left to Right: Mayor Larry Johnson, Morris Pratt -Tri-Park Services, Council Member Kristie Overson, All entries must be received by Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 5PM. David Coleman -Coldwell Banker Community Foundation November 2017 2600 West Taylorsville Boulevard • 801-963-5400 | PAGE 7 PAGE 8 | www.taylorsvilleut.gov City of Taylorsville Newsletter

Amateur Radio Technician License Exam Sessions TAYLORSVILLE CITY The City of Taylorsville and UtahSAG are proud to host W5YI Amateur Radio CEMETERY PLOTS license exam sessions. Anyone interested AVAILABLE in testing to receive or upgrade their ham radio license is welcome to attend. The sessions will be held on the last Monday of most months from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Taylorsville City Hall. Special The scheduled testing sessions for 2017 are: fo r T aPylorsviller Riecsidients g

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NOTE: The testing sessions are not a course that will prepare you to take the license exams. Studying ahead of time is highly recommended. If you have any questions, contact Taylorsville Emergency Management at (801) 963-5400. TaylorsvilleJournal.com November 2017 | Page 17 Winter driving safety: Snow falls and you Bruins coach wins No. 500 slow down By Greg James | [email protected] By Travis Barton | [email protected] The long line at the local auto body shop stuck, reflectors or flares to make sure your car isn’t just for oil changes, it’s for winter tires too. is visible to others driving, flashlight and batter- With temperatures dropping and leaves soon to ies, extra winter clothes, first-aid kit, batter or follow, it’s time for a refresher course on safe solar powered radio, sleeping bag, fresh water winter driving. and non-perishable food, paper towels and hand 1) Know the conditions warmers. Technology affords us the privilege of 3) Control the vehicle knowing road conditions before ever leaving the Keeping the car under control requires some house. safe driving tips. The most obvious: drive slow. Utah Department of Transportation has Despite our impatience or urgency to get more than 2,200 traffic cameras or sensors which to the desired location, slow driving is the safest gives visuals and data on all major UDOT roads. driving. Staying under the speed limit, which is Drivers can then adjust their routes or schedules meant for ideal conditions, becomes even more according to the heaviness of traffic making for important when traveling over snow, ice, stand- less congestion and less risk for accidents. ing water or slush. The UDOT app means you can see all those In drivers education courses, prospective cameras from your phone. drivers learn about the rule for distance between Twitter feeds also provide alerts about your car and the one in front of you. Driving 60 traffic situations throughout the state, including mph? Stay six car lengths back. 70 mph? Sev- roads up the canyon. Unified Police have a can- en car lengths back. This distance should be yon alerts twitter page for to update traffic in Big increased even more during wet conditions to and Little Cottonwood Canyons as well as tire allow the car time and space to stop without rear requirements and road closures. ending the vehicle in front. 2) Prepare the car All movements should be gradual rather Sue Dulaney is completing her 10th year as the head volleyball coach at Salt Lake Community College. (SLCC Make sure the car is prepared for the road than sudden. This means avoiding sharp turns, Athletics) conditions, first with good tires. Snow tires give accelerating slowly and braking softly. Though greater tread for better traction. you may have four-wheel drive or even all-wheel alt Lake Community College head volleyball secured a 245-111 record in her seven years at If only two new tires are placed on the car, drive, this does not give license to drive reckless- Scoach Sue Dulaney recently captured a mile- Western Wyoming. make sure to put them in the rear. ly in winter conditions. This means staying off stone victory in her illustrious career. Last season the Bruins placed fifth in the NJ- With the falling snow, it’s necessary to have cruise control as well. In the Bruins’ first road trip of the season to CAA tournament. They have finished in the top 10 quality wiper blades that ensures clear views The need for seat belts increases tenfold Colorado Northwestern, they completed a two- six times in her nine years at the school. rather than leaving water streaks across wind- during the winter. With car seats, place coats or match sweep and handed Dulaney her 500th ca- “She takes the time to listen to us and talk shield impairing your ability to drive. The wiper blankets around the children after strapping them reer victory. Her current team celebrated the mile- about where we are at in the season, but she is also fluid reservoir also needs to be replenished be- in. Coats can limit the effectiveness of a car seat. stone while appreciating her dedication. very social with us even when it is not about vol- fore the first snows hit. Stay alert. Deer become more active after “Sue is great to work with,” assistant Bruins leyball. I believe that helps build a great team,” Snow and ice should be completely re- storms. Black ice causes many crashes and that moved from the windows, headlights and tail- ice typically looks like wet spots. If skidding volleyball coach Scott Keister said. “She is al- Desmarais said. lights prior to driving to ensure visibility. does take place, steer in the direction the back of ways looking out for the kids. She is very kind, The relationship she has with her players If your car is parked outside overnight, the car is going and ease off the gas. yet tough-nosed when she needs to be. She holds shows in the team’s success. place towels over the windows. This keeps the Remember to keep the gas tank at least half them to a higher standard. I know she cares about “Year after year, we are in the top 10,” Keis- windows from icing over. way full, it will keep the gas tank from freezing our players as much off the court as she does on ter said. “Every player she has coached maintains A system should be in place to check every- and if you get stuck in a traffic jam, you may the court.” a lasting relationship with her because of the good thing in your car such as the battery power and need as much gas as possible. The Bruins captured the 3-1 Oct. 7 victory she has done for them in each of their lives. She your cooling system. Antifreeze helps the vehi- 4) Time by taking down the Spartans 25-17, 23-25, 25- is there with them through the trials as well as the cle withstand the freezing temperatures. For those of you who struggle with punctu- 19, 25-19. It was their 14th victory on the season. successes.” The vehicle should also be stocked with a ality, this becomes paramount. Giving yourself Freshman Megan Treanor led the team with 16 The Bruins have had success helping play- safety items in the case of an emergency. plenty of time to reach your destination means The Utah Department of Public Safety you won’t rush, decreasing the chances of a kills. The Bruins held off a final set rally forcing ers continue their volleyball career and education suggests on its website to have jumper cables, a crash. l the Spartans into difficult scoring situations. goals. Currently, Brighton Taylor is attending tow rope and small shovel in case the car gets They currently have a 5-2 conference record. Utah Valley University, Rachel Davis is at Uni- Their only losses were to Snow College. The play- versity of Alaska-Fairbanks, Nicole Peacock is at ers credit Dulaney for helping them to stay fo- Montana Tech University, and Andrea Brady is at cused on their game. Colorado State. “Sue is a very intelligent coach,” freshman Desmarais is a Herriman High School gradu- Lexi Desmarais said. “She knows what she is ate. She decided to attend SLCC after several oth- talking about and is amazing at transferring that er offers did not work out. into our practice and games. She helps us stay dis- “SLCC has always been a dream for me,” she ciplined so that we can be playing our best volley- said. “As a kid, I came to one of their games and ball. It is very rewarding.” got a poster signed. It stayed up in my room for Dulaney’s coaching career spans 34 years. like a year. My goal as a kid was to play college She is the winningest coach in Salt Lake Commu- ball here. A spot came open, and I was offered to nity College history and has produced 19 consecu- walk on, so I did.” tive 20-win seasons. She began coaching at SLCC The Region 18 tournament is scheduled for in 2008. Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Re- Her college coaching career began in 2000 gion’s champion (at press time to be determined.) at Western Wyoming Community College. She The national tournament is scheduled to be held in resurrected its program after a 20 year hiatus. She Hutchinson, Kansas, Nov. 16-18. l

Not Just News... Your Community News... Page 18 | November 2017 Taylorsville City Journal Stars hold open tryout By Greg James | [email protected] re you sitting on the couch playing Xbox, playing all the leased that player. Examples on Alate-night church pick-up games, and still no NBA scout has the Stars roster include Sundia- come knocking on your door? The Salt Lake City Stars hosted an ta Gaines, Tyrone Wallace and open tryout for those that think they still got it. Quincy Ford. On Sept. 30, several hundred basketball hopefuls showed up When NBA teams trim their for a four-hour speed dating-style workout in front of Stars and rosters during training camp, the Jazz executives. G League affiliate has first crack The event gave NBA G League hopefuls the opportunity to at acquiring those players. They showcase their talents. Participants worked in teams and indi- can designate up to four affili- vidual drills as well as scrimmaged. Players were vying for an ate players. The players remain invitation to the Stars training camp that began in October. NBA free agents, but the NBA A simple look at the Stars roster and you find players at dif- front offices still keep them in ferent stages of their careers. There can be recognizable names their system. from high-profile schools, undrafted players and NBA players The Stars can invite up to assigned to the team to gain seasoning. five players from the open tryout In 2017, the NBA expanded its rosters from 15 to 17 players to their training camp. In 2007 to include two players under two-way contracts. The two-way Jonathan Simmons participated player spends the bulk of the season with his assigned G League in an Austin Spurs local tryout. team and not more than 45 days with the NBA team. He eventually was part of the The Jazz currently have Eric Griffin, a 6-foot-8-inch - for 2015–16 San Antonio Spurs ros- ward, and Nate Wolters a 6-foot-4-inch guard, signed to two-way ter. contracts. When the Jazz’s Dante Players at the Salt Lake City Stars open tryout participated in individual and team drills. (Alex Lowry/Utah Jazz) Griffin joined the Jazz this summer in its summer league; Exum was injured this fall, it he averaged 8.6 points per game, six rebounds and 1.3 blocks. increased the likelihood that for- The Stars’ first Home game is scheduled for Nov. 8 against He finished his college career at Campbell University in North mer Stars player Raul Neto will stay with the team. Neto played the Wisconsin Herd. They begin the season with two road games Carolina and played professionally in Israel. several games with the Stars last season and seemed to be the Nov. 3 (at Austin) and Nov. 5 (at Memphis.) Wolters has had previous NBA experience with the Milwau- odd man out in the Jazz tight back court. If you missed the open tryout this season, keep playing the kee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans. He was an All-American The Stars acquired Michael Qualls in an offseason trade Xbox and working on your skills; there will be another oppor- at South Dakota State. with the Oklahoma City Blue. The 6-foot 6-inch forward played tunity next year. For more Stars information visit their website The Stars also hold the rights to any player who has played three seasons with Arkansas and was named Second Team All- www.saltlakecity.gleague.nba.com. l for them within the last two seasons, as long as they have not re- SEC in his final year.

Salt Lake County Council’s County creates Intergenerational Poverty Task Force MESSAGE By Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton

Salt Lake County is a place that offers tremendous 37,000 people are living in this cycle of poverty to- ployment. Aimee Winder Newton opportunity for its residents to live, work, and raise a day in Salt Lake County (more than 16,000 adults and Their children represent the County Council District 3 family. The county has a solid 2.6 percent job growth 20,000 children). next generation of this cycle, but rate and low unemployment rate of 3.2 percent, both In October, I asked the County Council for support it doesn’t have to stay that way. Since the problem is indicators of a growing economy. to create the Salt Lake County Intergenerational Pover- unique, so too must be the solution. We know that job growth and free enterprise are the ty Task Force. They unanimously approved the new ini- The Salt Lake County Intergenerational Poverty best tools to help people escape poverty, and we’ve seen tiative, which will focus on how to help families stuck Task Force will bring together willing partners from dif- that manifested in Salt Lake County, throughout Utah, in a cycle of poverty in our county. ferent spheres, including county government, regional and even across the globe. For several years now, the state’s Department of representatives from state government, school districts, However, for some Salt Lake County residents, Workforce Services has been collecting data and pub- and other relevant community leaders in our county to there are still additional barriers to tapping into that lishing research on intergenerational poverty, to equip discuss ways to align current anti-poverty efforts for im- economic opportunity. I’m referring specifically to in- policymakers at both the state and local level with as proved outcomes specific to intergenerational poverty. tergenerational poverty, which is a unique, more chron- much information as possible. We’re constantly learn- Every resident in our county deserves the oppor- ic form of poverty defined by use of public assistance ing more about the factors that contribute to this form tunity to work, innovate, and contribute in a way that continuing from one generation to the next. It typically of poverty, and the obstacles faced by those impacted. allows them to unlock their full potential, and to break afflicts young single mothers who have limited educa- The bottom line is this: intergenerational poverty is free of the harmful effects their impoverished state. Ev- tion, and are raising young children. Single parenthood, fundamentally different and more intractable than tradi- ery child in our county deserves the chance to grow up lack of education, and lack of steady employment are tional poverty. Thousands of our neighbors are trapped equipped with the right foundation to earn their own the biggest risk factors. in reliance on public assistance, limiting their ability to success as adults, hopefully never needing to rely on A child who grows up in a home dependent on pub- contribute to our economy and community, and present- welfare. lic assistance has a higher risk of remaining in poverty ing a significant cost to taxpayers. This situation also Simply put, we need to recruit them into helping as they become an adult, correlating with more use of brings increased rates of abuse, less stable housing and us build the future of Salt Lake County. With the right welfare and the continuation of the cycle. More than home environments, and challenges finding steady em- approach, I believe we’ll succeed.

City Journal is a free publication made possible by our advertisers. Please shop local and let them know you saw them in the City Journal. TaylorsvilleJournal.com November 2017 | Page 19 Retiring Taylorsville Food Pantry executive leaving big shoes to fill By Carl Fauver | [email protected] Plan today, not tomorrow. Plan together, not alone.

YOU ARE INVITED & Dinner is on us! DINNER SEMINAR Learn more about ADVANCED FUNERAL PLANNING Taylorsville Food Pantry volunteers will be under new leadership when President Morris Pratt retires (Carl Fauver). • Wills • Trusts ormer two-term Taylorsville City Council communities. pantry receiving a third of it ($11,000). • Burial Plots • Cremation Fmember Morris Pratt is retiring next month, “Back in 2004, three mobile home parks In addition to his willingness to work for as president of Tri-Park Services, the 501c3 in the area of 1100 West 4800 South — Majes- almost no pay, Pratt has also brought profes- nonprofit corporation that operates the city’s tic Meadows, Monte Vista and Majestic Oaks sional skills to his position that could prove SEMINAR DATES: food pantry (4475 South Plymouth View Drive, — were occupied almost exclusively by senior difficult to replace. As an accountant, he has near 1600 West). citizens,” Pratt said. “The residents got together handled the pantry’s tax filings and other book- Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6pm His impending departure has city officials to start gathering food and necessities for their keeping. Golden Corral Midvale scrambling, because so far no one seems to low-income neighbors. I became involved as a “I don’t know how we’ll ever be able to want to do that much work for virtually no pay. member of the city council.” replace your institutional knowledge and pas- Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6pm “You are leaving some great shoes to fill, Before long, Tri-Park Services was formed, sion,” City Councilwoman Dama Barbour told Golden Corral West Valley because I know you basically started the food nonprofit recognition was granted and the effort Pratt. “You have provided a great service to the pantry on your own,” City Councilwoman became affiliated with the Utah Food Bank. city and to those in need.” Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:30pm Kristie Overson said during the council meet- “I served on the Tri-Parks Board of Di- While accepting the council’s appreciation ing when Pratt made his announcement. “We’re rectors from the beginning but did not become Pratt was also quick to deflect the praise to the Famous Dave’s Jordan Landing very grateful for all that you’ve done and hope president until after leaving the city council, many volunteers who serve the Taylorsville we can find someone qualified enough tore- eight years ago,” Pratt said. “It’s been a very Food Pantry. No Obligation place you.” important part of my life.” “They are the ones getting their nails FREE Dinner Provided City officials say they plan to advertise for The food pantry operates on a shoestring dirty,” he said. “Our volunteer base is very the position. But given the extremely low bud- budget of $15,000 to $20,000 annually. Most of consistent and we couldn’t operate the pantry Please call to reserve your seat: get for the mostly voluntary position, they are the funding comes from Community Develop- without them.” concerned about filling the slot. ment Block Grants, federal money doled out by The Taylorsville Food Pantry is open six SEATING IS LIMITED “It’s no secret I have had the desire to step Taylorsville City to various organizations. hours each week, Mondays 1–3 p.m., Wednes- down for the last couple of years,” Pratt said in “The city constructed our building and days 4–6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon. 801-968-3800 an open letter the city. “But after talking with pays for things like electricity,” Pratt added. Before leaving the city council meeting several potential (replacements), they have not “But our ongoing budget comes from CDBG where he announced his retirement, Pratt prom- McDougal Funeral Home been willing to accept. I am hoping a new effort funds and about $5,000 each year in private do- ised he would stay on into next year if no re- to find someone will be more successful in the nations.” placement has been found. 4330 S Redwood Rd very near future.” The Taylorsville Food Pantry received an “I won’t let the place close because it Taylorsville, UT 84123 The organization that operates the Taylors- unusually large donation this year from the Re- means too much to me,” Pratt said. “But I am ville Food Pantry (Tri-Park Services Inc.) got gal Cinemas chain. Fundraising ticket sales at also determined to see someone else take over. its name because the pantry grew out of the the Regal Crossroads 14 & RPX (5516 South It’s time.” l McDougalFuneralHomes.com efforts originally begun by three mobile home Redwood Road) generated $33,000, with the

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“To Strengthen and Promote the Surviving the final cut Shared Interests of the Business Community” By Greg James | [email protected] or one week in the middle of November the Representing Businesses in West Valley City, Taylorsville, Kearns and Millcreek Fentire high school hinges on the decisions of a few coaches. A select few players find their Contact Information: Barbara S. Riddle, CMP To invest in your organization names printed on the list hanging on the coach’s and community, door signaling triumph. They made it, but for 801-977-8755 most it means disappointment. [email protected] invest in ChamberWest! What can be done to improve your chances of making the team? Vision and Core Principles “Getting ready for tryouts can be import- ChamberWest Welcomes: ant. The reason we have open gyms, weights • Advocacy • Involvement and conditioning is to help them have a better • Douglas J Dickson Presentations • Representation • Value chance to make the team,” Cyprus head boys • Relationships • Exposure • Cold Front Firearms basketball coach Tre Smith said. “During this time the coaches are able to get familiar with • Advance Auto Parts the player and his game.” UPCOMING EVENTS • Aspire Home Health and Hospice Many high school coaches offer open gym and practice for those interested in playing bas- PiNG (Professionals Networking Group) Renewing Members ketball. Taylorsville’s girls started working to- Meets weekly on Wednesdays gether before school ended last summer. They Nov. 2 – Legislative Affairs • Great Beginnings spent several weeks during the spring and summer months practicing two times a week and • SelectHealth Nov. 9 – Leadership Institute Session entered into a spring high school league hosted Nov. 10 – New Member Orientation • Cyprus Credit Union by Highland High School. Nov. 16 – Multi Chamber Luncheon Series • Wal-Mart Super Center “We are a 6A high school varsity basketball program so we compete against the very For more information or to register for • Express Recovery Services best athletes in the state of Utah. We are looking an event, call 801-977-8755 or • Advance Auto Parts for the most skilled players that our school has visit www.ChamberWest.com to offer. We want unique attributes that can help • Buffalo Wild Wings us win games,” Taylorsville girls head coach • Golden Corral Jodi Lee said. Riverton High coaches enter their varsity, Riverton junior Mike Erickson (#10) scored points in • Workers Compensation Fund junior varsity and sophomore teams into the only two varsity games last season, yet still tried to con- summer Big Mountain Jam held at the South tribute his best every day in practice. (Dave Sanderson/ Towne Exposition Center in Sandy every July. dsandersonpics.com) Many coaches find playing games the best a year. One physical can be used to play multi- way to help the players improve. ple sports. “I think skill development is the best thing Participating in work outs before tryout for players in the off-season. Playing games is week can be important, but coaches say the important, but focus on your weakness when week of tryouts is also important. you have the time to concentrate on it,” Smith “I think the players should focus on what said. “I come from an athletic background, and they do well. If you are a good rebounder, then I think it is extremely important for kids to play grab every rebound. If you’re a good shooter, multiple sports. All sports can help you become then shoot when you are open. If three point a better athlete to a certain degree. Being in the shooting is not your thing, don’t step out and Ribbon Cutting at Ribbon Cutting at Ribbon Cutting at gym five to six times per week will help if they take one during tryouts,” Lolohea said. Kid Curry Spirits El Valle Taqueria Fresenius Kidney Care have the dream of playing college basketball.” Every season coaches hear from upset 2080 W 2200 S, West Valley City 3965 W 5400 S, Taylorsville 5320 S 2700 W, Taylorsville Coaches are interested in the commitment players or parents. Thank You to our Community Investment Members the player will demonstrate in tryouts and be- “I hear it every season, ‘the team is already fore. picked.’ I go into every season with an open “I think it is important for the kids to fo- mind. I want kids that are dedicated to excel- cus beforehand and make sure their grades are lence in the program,” Smith said. “Can they good. The first day of tryouts I ask for grades can take it serious? Kids that have been on my and GPA (grade point average), it tells how roster on previous years know that it is a new committed they are,” first year West Jordan beginning. They need to be improved to make girls head coach Loimatasialei Lolohea said. the roster again.” According to Utah High School Activities Getting cut from the team is not the end of Association rules, each player must maintain a a basketball career. Learning and improving for minimum 2.0 GPA and have not more than one the next time is important. failing grade. Some schools alter these rules to “Be a good teammate, stand out, we look maintain a higher standard of academic excel- for leaders. Communicate with your team, dive lence. on the floor, box out on every shot, sprint down The UHSAA also requires athletes to visit the court. This is what I think is important.” a doctor and have a physical examination once Lolohea said. l

Granite School District household financial breakdown from gsdfuture.org videos. (gsdfuture.org) Gain peace of mind knowing ranite School District (GSD) proposed the GSD Bond, up for In addition to newer facilities being able to keep pace with everything is taken care of your way. Gvote November 7, in response to the rising concerns that GSD 21st-century learning, newer facilities are also believed to improve education facilities will not be able to keep pace with 21st centu- school culture. ry learning, in addition to safety concerns of outdated educational “The state of your building directly impacts culture… a new facilities. building can make an impact in the areas of morale and collabora- “We have a billion dollars in capital needs in Granite School tion,” Hendricks said. District, and that’s not Granite school officials telling us that, it is in- Given current district facility needs, GSD representatives ex- dependent facility engineers who assessed our buildings 18 months plained regardless if the bond passes or not improvement costs will ago,” said Ben Horsley, director of communications and community be passed on to taxpayers. They further stressed that the bond simply for GSD during a presentation to Holladay City Council on Sept 14. offers a responsible cost plan. Two years ago, the district board began strategizing ways to The “Why Bond Now” video on gsdfuture.org explains that Helping Families Heal for Over 130 years improve education facilities, and presented their initial findings to due to current low interest rates and rise in construction costs, wait- GSD communities in February and March of this year. After receiving could result in paying 10 percent more with each passing year ing community feedback, GSD conducted a survey to discover the until a plan is established. 4 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE WASATCH FRONT cost model citizens would be most in support of. “If we wait three years to put this together that $184 (annual per Larkin Mortuary Larkin Sunset Lawn As stated in the “Where We Are Now” video on gsdfuture.org, family cost), becomes over $240… and these aren’t wants, these are 260 East South Temple 2350 East 1300 South survey results showed the most support for a hybrid model of capital needs, so it’s not like the list is going to change suddenly because fees. we wait a few years,” said Don Adams, assistant superintendent with Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Salt Lake City, UT 84108 The hybrid model, viewed to have the least amount of financial GSD. (801) 363-5781 (801) 582-1582 impact on taxpayers, includes an initial 10-year $238 million bond Those needs include making facilities safer in the event of a with a 40-year plan to rebuild and remodel every school in the dis- natural disaster. Not only is this vital to students’ safety, but also for Larkin Sunset Gardens Larkin Mortuary Riverton trict. the purpose of educational facilities serving as centers for the com- 1950 East Dimple Dell Road 3688 West 12600 South Once the 10-year bond is paid in full the tax revenue would be munity to seek assistance after a natural disaster. (10600 S.) • Sandy, UT 84092 Riverton, UT 84065 maintained by placing it back into the capital revenue. “In the event of an emergency, 30 of our schools would be un- (801) 571-2771 (801) 254-4850 In regards to opposition stating how GSD does not show re- usable,” Horsley said. sponsibility for how they “spend others money,” as seen on a recent As public community meetings began in September, Horsley KSL announcement on public bond meetings, GSD representatives stated the biggest complaint addressed to GSD was citizens asking state they will have to account for funds used. why the district had not done this sooner. Though the district did at- Call For Your “The fund requires a truth in taxation, and we anticipate the tempt for more funding during their 2009 bond initiative, due to the funding for the next 30 years would be able to provide rebuilds and political climate at that time, the district bond was only able to pull renovations for the remainder of the schools,” Horsley said. from capital funding and not request a tax increase. FREE According to information provided by parentsforgranite.org, Horsley stressed the importance of the public seeing the value the financial breakdown per household of the $238M bond will av- of education as an investment not just to kids but also to our com- Personal Wishes Organizer erage $15 monthly or $184 annually, on a $250,000 home. munity. That’s money proponents of the bond feel is a small price to “If we don’t invest back into our kids, there is no economic pay for student safety and learning. future. Investing in the education of our kids is an investment to our 801-363-5781 “A better facility is extremely important to how we help out way of life.” students,” said Trent Hendricks, principal of Valley Junior High To participate or learn more, visit gsdfuture.org or send com- LarkinMortuary.com School. ments to [email protected]. l

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Breaking Bread ’ve never been one to follow fad di- ten-free onion rings, he clenched his Iets. I like food too much to limit my jaw so tight his ears started bleeding. choices to cabbage, grapefruit and a I heard him sobbing later in the bath- toxic drink of lemon, maple syrup and room. AND cayenne pepper. I’m pretty sure that’s a Changing my own diet is one thing. Life mixture they use to waterproof asphalt. Changing my family’s traditional So when I was diagnosed with an Thanksgiving favorites is another. Ev- Laughter autoimmune disease 15 months ago, the erything about this holiday is a freakin’ idea of taking my favorite foods off the gluten fest. You have dinner rolls, gra- by table was, well, off the table. vy, pie crust, carrot cake, Ritz crackers PERI KINDER My doctor insisted I’d feel better with spray cheese, and stuffing (which I if I stopped eating gluten. I laughed don’t mind skipping because it’s a dis- and told him I’d never be one of those gusting garbage of a food). people who badger waiters about menu I experimented with gluten-free ingredients, scour Pinterest for glu- pumpkin muffins that had the consis- ten-free cookie recipes or bore friends tency of ground up snails. Even my dog to tears with a recap of my gluten-in- wouldn’t eat them. Well, he ate them Why is gluten only found in foods I could have gone my whole life duced misery. because he’s a Lab and he eats every- that are delicious, like waffles and cin- without knowing things like kelp noo- I was in denial for several weeks but thing; but he whined the whole time. namon rolls? It would be so much easier dles existed. Which brings me back to after a trip to New York where I gorged Researching gluten-free Thanksgiv- to avoid gluten if it was just in cottage Thanksgiving. on pizza, bagels and, basically, bushels ing Day recipes, I found a plethora of cheese, foie gras or earthworms. I realize the irony of me whining of gluten, I ended up in a bread coma. tasteless fare. Brussels sprouts in mus- At least I live in a time where glu- about what to eat on Thanksgiving—a I went off gluten cold turkey, which tard sauce, quinoa stuffing with zucchi- ten-free products are available. Ten day dedicated to gratitude and abun- is pretty much the only thing I can eat ni and cranberries, and a wheat-free, years ago, people going gluten-free dance. So as I’m sitting at the table, now. egg-free, dairy-free, taste-free pumpkin could choose between kale chips or nibbling on dry turkey breast and jerky My husband has been super help- pie headlined my options. I tried mak- toasted particle board. Granted, most breadsticks, I promise to be grateful for ful as I’ve transitioned to a life of ing the organic, gluten-free, high-pro- gluten-free products still taste like all the things I CAN eat, like cabbage wheat-less sadness. He chokes down tein breadsticks. Yeah, they’re basically you’re chewing on a handful of tooth- and grapefruit, and even lemon, ma- gluten-free pizza and cookies without jerky. picks, but with new flours available, ple syrup and cayenne pepper. Just not acting like I’m poisoning him (usual- And what do you call gluten-free like amaranth, chickpea and cricket . . mixed together. l ly), but when I suggested making glu- brownies? Mud. . never mind. It’s still terrible.

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