January 2015 - City of South Salt Lake

January 2015
CITY NEWSLETTER
COMMUNITY EDITION
South Salt Lake City Hall
220 East Morris Avenue
Cherie Wood, Mayor
801.464.6757
[email protected]
New Ideas for the New Year
South Salt Lake
City Council Members
Welcome to 2015, South Salt
Lake! Every year is a new opportunity for me to meet and listen to
neighbors, businesses and newcomers who are making things
brighter in South Salt Lake. Thank
you for all your efforts in 2014 and
I look forward to working together
in the New Year.
Ryan Gold, District 1
801.558.6293
[email protected]
Kevin Rapp, District 2
801.485.5817
[email protected]
Sharla Beverly, District 3
801.803.4127
[email protected]
Roy Turner, District 4
801.266.5703
[email protected]
Irvin Jones, District 5
801.262.5566
[email protected]
Debbie Snow, At Large
801.870.7655
[email protected]
Mike Rutter, At Large
801.486.3031
[email protected]
This year, we have exciting new
development projects and are expanding program offerings in arts,
education and health care. All of
these projects and initiatives have
Mayor Cherie Wood
one thing in common – YOU! We
are listening to individuals, businesses, civic groups, churches,
youth and senior groups, and many others to find ways to better
serve you while building our community. Our theme for this newsletter and for the year 2015 centers around “building community.”
Building community involves building not just better places, but
relationships and commitment to doing the right things. Building
community simply means we know and respect one another and
work together to get the job done, whatever it is.
I am proud to launch the South Salt Lake Neighborhood Leadership Initiative this year. We are crafting new ways to help residents
get involved in the community, and to lead it. We want to help build
an informed, excited citizenry who can lead our community’s future. We have met many residents who are community leaders.
We are excited to note that all across the city, neighbors are helping with a neighborhood project, volunteering in the Promise South
Salt Lake neighborhood centers, lending expertise to the planning
commission, and getting involved in city issues. We really want to
help build a bridge for talented, committed individuals to share a
vision to bring neighbors and friends together as we help to build
something great.
We are launching a new neighborhood leadership website dedicated to community and neighborhood leadership at
sslneighbors.com featuring short video clips that include city services, programs, and resources.
In the coming months we will announce more ways to get involved
in the Neighborhood Leadership Initiative. We welcome your ideas,
and of course, your participation. Please call me at 801.464.6757
or set up an appointment to meet if you want to be a part of this
exciting effort.
South Salt Lake Community Facilities
South Salt Lake has
nine neighborhood
centers serving our
community:
Community Facilities: This map shows the many different facilities that serve our citizens and the Salt Lake region as a whole. Several
are owned by the city, but many others are owned by Salt Lake County, Granite School District, Utah Transit Authority, Union Pacific and
non-profits. In addition to local schools, parks, public safety and community centers, South Salt Lake has regional facilities that support
transit, criminal justice, emergency services, and the school district.
2100 S
2100 S
MAIN ST
The Columbus Center
2531 South 400 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-412-3217
Woodrow Wilson Community School
2567 South Main Street
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-386-0589
2700 S
Utah International Charter School
350 East Baird Circle
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
385-290-1306
500 E
3300 S
3900 S
500 E
300 E
STATE ST
Source:
South Salt Lake General Plan, 2010
MAIN ST
Roosevelt Community School
3225 South 800 East
South Salt Lake, Utah 84106
801-828-8219
3300 S
WEST TEMPLE
300 W
Historic Scott School Arts &
Community Center
3238 South 540 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84106
801-803-3632
Central Park Community Center
and PAL Boxing
2797 South 200 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-466-3143
STATE ST
MAIN ST
900 W
Hser Ner Moo Community &
Welcome Center
479 East 2250 South
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-466-3238
WEST TEMPLE
300 W
Granite Park Community School
3031 South 200 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-440-4499
2700 S
300 E
Lincoln Community School
450 East 3700 South
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-803-3632
3900 S
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ArtsBridge in South Salt Lake
The Westminster College Center for Civic Engagement ArtsBridge program is coming to South Salt Lake in 2015! ArtsBridge places Westminster students in elementary school
classrooms to create projects that integrate the arts across
core subject areas of math, science, language arts, and social
studies. For spring 2015, we will have 16 ArtsBridge Scholars
in Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson elementary schools as well as
the Scott School Neighborhood Center. Our team is excited to
work with the South Salt Lake community and we hope to see
many of you at our performances and presentations next year.
COLTS CORNER
News and
Announcements From
Cottonwood High School
For further information or questions, contact Dr. David Dyank,
ArtsBridge Director at [email protected] or
Lucy Daynes, ArtsBridge Coordinator at
[email protected].
5715 South 1300 East
Murray, UT 84121
Phone: 385.646.5264
January
Announcements
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19, 2015
District Holiday – No School.
Third Term Starts
January 20, 2015 – March 19, 2015
Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is necessary for
students to attend a school other
than their home boundary school.
For more information on open
enrollment for Cottonwood High
School/Granite School District,
go to schools.graniteschools.org/
cottonwoodhigh.
January Activities
ArtsBridge scholars and 5th graders in action dancing last year.
Congratulations to “Great Places in South Salt Lake”
Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to all of the South Salt Lake residents and business owners who submitted photographs for the annual “Great Places in
South Salt Lake” contest! These talented community members used their cameras to capture what is special about our community.
Each October, the Community Development department hosts this contest to celebrate National Community Planning Month. They ask
people to look around at their favorite places in the City or at people doing things in great locations and capture the moment to share
with the rest of the community. The Community Development Department frames and displays these photos in its office at City Hall.
Winners were recognized by City Council at the November meeting. Congratulations to our winning photographers, whose pictures are
shown here.
Winter Athletics
Do you want to try-out for
basketball, swimming or
wrestling? You must register at
registermyathlete.com. Registration
for winter and spring is now open.
School Newspaper
Photo Contest
The journalism staff would love to
include you and your friends in the
school newspaper. Please email
us pictures of students having a
great time at school events. We will
offer one prize per month for the
best photo. Send your photos to
[email protected].
1st Place: Kjersti Goodrich-Sorenson for “Kiler Grove Winery”
GRIZZLY CORNER
News and
Announcements From
Granite Park Junior High
Granite Park Junior High
3031 South 200 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Phone: 385.646.5174
January
Announcements
3rd Place (tie): Denise Beck for “Fitts Park” (above)
and Suzanne Glick for “Millcreek” (below)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19, 2015
District Holiday – No School.
Third Term Starts
January 20, 2015 – March 19, 2015
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2nd Place: Steve Connelley Jr. for “Water Tower”
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Central Park Neighborhood Redevelopment
An Artistic Addition to
Salt Lake Community
College
In 2013, Salt Lake Community
College rolled out the red carpet for
its new state-of-the-industry Center
for Arts and Media, serving about
9,000 students with 17 programs
under one roof as part of the School
of Arts and Communication.
The completed Central Park Community Center at 2797 South 200 East.
The Central Park neighborhood (from approximately 2700 South to 3000 South and State Street to 300 East) has seen a rebirth
in the last few years. A number of city and neighborhood investments have made a difference and there is a noticeable change in
the homeowners investing in and caring for their properties.
South Salt Lake purchased the former Woodrow Wilson Elementary in 2009. Shortly after the purchase, it was determined that
the building could be saved to start a new afterschool program for at-risk youth, led by the Promise South Salt Lake initiative. The
PAL boxing program quickly proved its success at reducing youth crime and changing the odds for youth in this community. Still,
the program was only using 1/3 of the building, and the city came to the conclusion that the majority of the building would not serve
the city's needs. But, the gymnasium and the property had potential to become the new hub for recreation in the city. In 2012,
Head Start joined in the conversation to discuss adding an early learning center to the mix. While they determined that the existing building would be prohibitively expensive to remodel to meet regulations, they did commit to putting a preschool on this site.
With this partnership established, the city sold 1.5 acres of the property, including the unused portion of the building to Head Start.
South Salt Lake demolished the unused wing and renovated the remaining building. With these improvements, the Central Park
Community Center was created. Afterschool and recreation programs have expanded substantially, and new green space was
created for community events and public use. There are plans to build basketball courts, a walking trail and more playground
equipment in the park, a community garden and to upgrade the irrigation system. The existing playground next to the Head Start
building was improved and is open to the public when pre-schoolers are not in session.
Head Start achieved two of their biggest goals by investing at Central Park: 1) owning their own, larger classroom building and expanding to serve more South Salt Lake residents, and 2) operating a commercial kitchen to serve healthy meals to all their clients.
Head Start is a federally funded program aimed at lifting children out of poverty through education and through family support. The
program celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The Salt Lake Community Action Program (which oversees the local Head Start
program) worked to secure financing for this project with New Market Tax Credits (a federal funding program) in partnership with
Zions Bank and GE Capital Bank (who funded the construction), and grant funding from many other banks, foundations and individuals. The new school and commercial kitchen opened in August 2014 and is always accepting new applications for preschoolers. The facility provides early education opportunities to 102 3-to-5 year olds, ESL classes to dozens of adults, and produces
4,000 meals a day to children in the Head Start
program and other nonprofits, child care centers
and senior centers in the valley. The investment
in the new building created and retained 22 jobs
in South Salt Lake.
With both Head Start and Utah Food Bank assisting, Central Park Community Center is now
a major hub for spurring a healthier South Salt
Lake. There is a monthly mobile food pantry, daily dinner for afterschool, and summer lunch program for the neighborhood. Both buildings have
hosted health fairs, mobile health clinics and new
fitness and health classes.
The Central Park neighborhood was also the
center of the “Community Connection" program
in 2014. The city annually selects one neighborYouth participants of the South Salt Lake Police Athletics/Activities League (PAL) located at
hood to do a focused revitalization effort to build
Central Park Community Center at 2797 South 200 East, one of ten
a positive sense of community and ownership
Promise South Salt Lake neighborhood centers.
and to help reverse neighborhood decline. This
year, 1,081 volunteers came to the neighborhood and volunteered 3,580 hours of service. They fixed roofs, painted and repaired homes, sheds and garages, landscaped,
planted trees, painted murals, and cleaned up garbage, debris and neglected properties. This has had a direct impact on the look
and feel of the streets and homes in the neighborhood. There has been new investment in 13 new homes, one new restaurant,
and two commercial property face-lifts.
Located at the school’s South
City Campus in Salt Lake City,
the Center’s emphasis is a strong
focus in digital arts. Instructors
are training students for jobs in
animation, illustration, photography,
film, TV, video and radio production,
web design, visual art and design,
virtual technologies, music and
digital sound technology, computer
graphics, gaming, and electronic
publishing.
“I believe it can change the
landscape of how we in higher
education nurture our students
toward either transferable degrees
with our sister USHE institutions
or the vibrant industry within the
digital disciplines,” said SLCC
School of Arts, Communication and
Media Interim Dean Richard Scott.
“A facility like this will enable us
to provide world class, industry
standard experiences for the state’s
digital student.”
Blood Drives at Granite
Technical Institute
The Granite
Technical Institute
holds two blood
drives every other month. Everyone
in the city is invited to participate.
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on each of the
following dates:
January 12 & 13
March 2 & 3
May 18 & 19
Granite Technical Institute
2500 South State
Conference room (by the northwest
entrance)
No appointment necessary.
Questions? Contact Jen Christensen
at 385.646.4350 or
[email protected].
The targeted efforts of the city, the Promise South Salt Lake Initiative, the Community Connection program, the Recreation Department, Head Start, PAL, and valued partners have built something remarkable around Central Park. The synergy continues with
new investments and programs from a variety of enthusiastic partners.
1.800.273.8255
The new Head Start building located at 2825 South 200 East.
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South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
Special Activities
at the Columbus
Senior Center
“Oh, The Places They’ll Go!” — College Application Week at
Cottonwood and Kearns High Schools
2531 South 400 East
801.412.3297
Lunch served
Monday-Friday at Noon
Monday, January 5
10:00 a.m.
Blood Glucose/Pressure/
Oxygen tests by
Harmony Home Health
11:00
Entertainment by Rosie
and Sherry, Country
Singers
Tuesday, January 6
10:15 a.m.
First of Food Sense
Classes to be taught
by U.S.U. Extention
Assistants usually on
the first Tuesday of each
month.
FOOD SENSE
• Learn to make healthy
food choices within a
limited budget.
• Experience delicious
food from new and
easy recipes.
• Learn more about
health benefits and
good nutrition.
• Learn to safely handle,
prepare, and store
food
Topic for January 6th
class will be: Learn how
to create a soup as well
as what makes a wellstocked pantry.
Thursday, January 8
11:30 a.m.
Alle Salazar will explain
the interesting “Music
and Memory” program
that is proving beneficial
to people with short term
memory loss.
Monday, January 12
11:00 a.m.
Reece Stein shows
photos and tells us about
his adventures during his
recent African safari.
Monday, January 26
11:00 a.m.
Dr. Matt Harris,
ophthalmologist From
Rocky Mountain Eye
presents: “The Five Most
Common Eye Problems
facing seniors.” After
his presentation, Dr.
Harris will tell us about
his recent Humanitarian
work in Haiti.
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by Megan Olsen, Cottonwood High Community School Director and Steve Whatcott, Kearns High Community School Director
Source: United Way of Salt Lake The Hub
College was in the air in November at Cottonwood
and Kearns High School because of a statewide initiative called “College Application Week.” Realizing that
many students come from homes where there is neither a tradition nor an expectation of going to college,
leaders at USHE envisioned an event where students
would receive step-by-step assistance through the
college application process.
At Cottonwood and Kearns, seniors were brought to
school computer labs, where they filled out applications with the help of counselors, teachers, and community volunteers. Between the two schools, more
than 700 seniors applied to local colleges, and more
than 1200 applications were submitted!!
As the cost of applying to most Utah schools ranges
from $25-$50 and paying the fees can be prohibitive
to many students, generous community support enabled large numbers of high school seniors to apply.
Many colleges and universities provide assistance for
low-income students. In addition, generous donations
from the Granite Education Foundation and United
Way of Salt Lake assisted students who would not
otherwise be able to apply.
At the conclusion of the event at Cottonwood, one
student approached the counselor who led the project
and said “I knew people who weren’t going to apply
to college, and because of you, they changed their
minds.” Her thoughts echo that of hundreds of other
students who, having now submitted their applications, must take the baton and run with it. Oh, where
will they go from here?
South Salt Lake Deputy Community Development Director Francis Lilly
Wins Community Builder Award
The Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU) awarded Francis Lilly the Community Builder Award on December 18,
2014. The Community Builder award is given to people and organizations who make extraordinary contributions to the advancement of
affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.
Francis was recognized for building a strong partnership with
the non-profit CDCU to bring money and support to South
Salt Lake residents who want to buy, build and improve their
homes. Recent projects together included:
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Developing the city’s first Housing Plan
Collaborating on the Idea House at 2112 S Roberta
Street, an example of home rehabilitation and neighborhood revitalization
Developing the first down payment assistance program
in South Salt Lake in decades
Supporting new master plans and zoning for the East
Streetcar neighborhood and other neighborhoods to
build a diversity of high-quality new residences.
Francis is a key part of South Salt Lake’s promise that everyone deserves a safe, clean home and neighborhood. He
is here to help you! If you are looking to buy a new home,
improve your existing home, or are facing foreclosure or a financial crisis that threatens your home, don’t hesitate to ask
for help. Contact Francis Lilly at 801.412.3224 or at
[email protected] or reach CDCU at cdcutah.org
or call 801.994.7222.
Source: CDCU
From left to right: Darin Brush, CDCU Executive Director;
Steven Akerlow, Morgan Stanley; Francis Lilly, South Salt Lake;
Dennis Astill, CDCU Board Chair
South Salt Lake Chamber Update
As always, things are very busy with the Chamber and the city. Businesses continue to join the Chamber, including
new businesses to the city. Here is just a sampling of fun events from the past few weeks.
Pat’s BBQ hosted two events recently: (1) a football “tailgating” event that featured Pat and his crew roasting a
whole hog. Pat hopes to have many such events for the 2015 football season. Pictured below (right), Pat is with
Brooke from KUTV. (2) Pat’s BBQ also hosted the Chamber’s monthly LEADS/Networking event.
Retiring Deputy Fire Chief Bowman received a resounding farewell at a retirement event in October. The city will
miss him and wishes him well in his retirement. Pictured are the new Deputy Fire Chief Terry Addison, Chief Ron
Morris and Chief Bowman (left).
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January is Parents Empowered Month
Governor Herbert and state leadership have declared January as
ParentsEmpowered Month—a month to set clear rules and expectations
about NO underage drinking. “The Parents Empowered campaign
brings awareness to the problem of underage drinking, but ultimately it
is the parents who must take the lead to keep alcohol away from their
children,” Governor Gary R. Herbert said. “Each and every one of us
plays a vital role in reducing underage drinking. And this effort begins
in the home.”
There are easy steps that every parent and caretaker can follow to help keep kids away from alcohol:
Bonding is a feeling of being loved by, connected to and valued by others. Research indicates that children are
less likely to drink when their parents are involved in their lives and when children and parents feel close to each
other. Family conflict and lack of bonding increase the risk of drinking.
• Create a positive, loving home environment.
• Be kind and respectful of each other, and do fun activities together on a regular basis .
• Eat dinner together; have pleasant conversation. Research shows teens who regularly eat as a family (at least five times per week)
are 33 percent less likely to use alcohol.
• Have daily positive interaction.
• Take time daily to talk with your children about their interests and activities.
Boundaries are the rules and expectations that define what parents expect their children to do or not to do.
Unclear rules and expectations leave kids vulnerable to underage drinking.
• Teach the risks of underage drinking.
• Begin talking with your child (preferrably before age 8) about not drinking alcohol early in life.
• Emphasize that alcohol is a dangerous drug for your child’s still developing brain. Review the dangers of alcohol often as he or she
grows up.
• Set clear rules and expectations.
• Set clear rules about not drinking alcohol while underage, and establish firm consequences for drinking. Make your expectations
clear about what your child should do if offered alcohol. For example, “If there is alcohol at a party, call me and I’ll pick you up.”
Monitoring is knowing where your children are, who they are with and what they are doing. Because the teen
brain has not fully developed impulse control, inadequate monitoring can leave kids at risk for alcohol use.
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Know your child’s activities.
Always know where your children are, who they are with and what they are doing.
Ensure that your kids have planned activities and appropriate adult supervision.
Ensure an alcohol-free environment.
If alcohol appears at a party, instruct your kids that they need to call you, and you will pick them up. Then reward their good behavior.
(Senior Events continued)
Wednesday, January 28
10:30 a.m.
Book Source - Lee
from the Columbus
Library brings books
on a particular genre to
discuss. On this day, the
genre will be “Exploring
the Afterlife.” Focusing
on books by people who
have had near death
experiences. Guest
speaker will be author
Suzanne Freeman.
Some of our regular
classes and activities:
Individual computer
classes for all levels,
tai chi, line dance,
circuit training on the
treadmill, elliptical, or
recumbent bicycles,
strength training class,
EnhanceFitness class,
Modified Yoga, Wii
sports, choir, arts and
crafts, crocheting,
cooking classes, bingo,
ping pong, pinochle,
Red Hat Ladies, ESL and
other programs.
Department of Workforce Services Training
Assistance Program
DWS training assistance is a
program that can help pay for the
training and education you need to
get a great job.
What You Get
Polizzi Clinic
Are you aware of the Polizzi Clinic? The Polizzi Clinic is a no-cost outpatient psychiatric
clinic for uninsured and low-income children, adolescents and adults in Utah. If you or
your child are struggling with mental health symptoms, but lack insurance and ability to
pay, give us a call. The Polizzi Clinic is located at 4460 South Highland
Drive. Learn more at polizziclinic.org or by calling 801.277.7740 on
Mondays or Tuesdays.
New Senior Care Center in South Salt Lake Opening this Summer
South Salt Lake will welcome a new addition to the city this summer. Rosewood at Fenton Court is dedicated to assisting family
members and loved ones in a comfortable home environment. South Salt Lake Resident and co-owner Mike Kessler says, “We
are looking to create a successful resident care system, and the most important thing to us is taking care of the residents in the
home.” The care center includes a full time staff with experience in healthcare and meal preparation.
Located at 464 East Fenton Avenue, Rosewood amenities include the following:
• 27 spacious rooms with private bathrooms
• Family dining environment
• Library & activity rooms
• Large living room areas
For information call 801.290.6061, email [email protected], or visit rosewoodassistedcare.com.
Come celebrate the opening in Summer 2015!
• Help paying for your choice of
any one of dozens of training
programs including dental
assisting, phlebotomy, and CNA
certification.
• Access to general education
courses like GED classes and
ESL.
• A prepaid Visa card to help
you pay for tuition, books,
transportation, and day to day
expenses while you are training.
(Amount varies based on
individual circumstance.)
• View the full list of approved
training courses at jobs.utah.
gov/services/wiaapproved.pdf
How to Apply
You can apply for training services
online or visit the DWS Office at
720 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, and ask
at the front desk for help applying
for training services.
Apply Online
1) Go to jobs.utah.gov and click
"sign in" on the top right corner.
2) Click on "My Job Search."
3) Follow the instructions to create
an account, or if you already have
one just log in.
4) Once you are logged in click
on "Apply for Training Services."
This is found under the column
"Advance Your Career" on the right
side of the screen.
5) After the application has
been submitted you will receive
documents in the mail. You must
complete and send them back
to the Department of Workforce
Services.
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Recreation
Activities at the
Columbus Center
2531 South 400 East
Recreation Office: 801.412.3217
Chess Club Open
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Animal Care in Winter
Cold weather is fast approaching and
South Salt Lake Animal Services would
like to remind pet owners of a few safety
tips.
Dogs that are left outside, even for an
hour, are required to be provided a dog
house/dry shelter. This will allow for the
dog to stay dry and warm.
Dogs must have fresh liquid water—ice
and snow does not provide enough fluid
to keep the animal hydrated. Once the
temperature drops below 20 degrees,
dogs should be moved into the house or at least into the garage with a heat source. When taking dogs on a walk, icy areas should be
avoided, the ice can cut the pads of the dog’s paws.
Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn the game as a beginner,
learn openings and defense
moves, or just get your brain
going. This is the perfect set up
for tournament practices. Come
join us on Tuesday afternoons!
Youth & Adult
Volleyball
Outside cats need the same care that the dogs do. Cats will climb up into the engine area of a car to get warm,
so it is important that when you go out to start your car you remember to make noise as to scare the cat out
before the vehicle is started. For more information, visit South Salt Lake Animal Services at 2274 South 600
West or call 801.483.6024
Sealants for Smiles
Did you know that tooth decay is the single most common chronic disease in children? Sixty percent of school-age children (5-17 years)
have tooth decay. The #1 reason kids miss school (more than 400 children each day in Utah) is due to dental related illness.
"That’s where Sealants for Smiles can help," says Julie Miller, Deputy Director for the program. Through a network of volunteer and
paid dental professionals, Sealants for Smiles provides oral health education, oral health assessments, topical fluoride application and
placement of dental sealants for children in elementary schools in South Salt Lake and across the Wasatch Front.
Since 2007, Sealants for Smiles has made 395 school visits, 116, 977 children have participated in oral health education, 56,700 children were screened by a licensed dental professional, and $10,895,866 of dental services were provided to elementary children at no
cost to the parent or school. In addition, the percentage of children with dental decay has decreased from 51 to 21 percent.
Mondays 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ages 14 and up
Open gym.
League and Tournament is in the
spring March-April.
Adult
Basketball
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Basketball for Youth 17 & younger
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information about
recreation activities, contact
Myrna Clark at 801.483.6076 or
[email protected].
Pickleball
“This year in September 2014,” Julie said, “We placed our 100,000th sealant, which is huge. We are really proud of this.” Four South
Salt Lake public schools participated in the Sealants for Smiles program in 2014.
To donate or to find out more about Sealants for Smiles, visit their website: sealantsforsmiles.org.
Did you know?
• Less than half (43.8%) of school-aged
children nationwide were seen by a
dental professional in 2013.
• Low-income children are less likely
to receive preventive dental services
than their peers.
• There are over 25,000 elementary
school children in Salt Lake and Granite School Districts living in poverty.
• Sealants can reduce tooth decay in
school children by more than 70%
Become A Mentor and Make A Difference
January is National Mentoring Month, a campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more young people
with caring adults.
Young people who were at-risk for not completing high school but who had a mentor reported higher educational aspirations, as well as
greater engagement in positive activities. They were:
Pickleball is a combination of ping
pong, tennis, and badminton. Two
or four people on a badmintonsized court use paddles and
a wiffleball to play the game.
The South Salt Lake Recreation
Department hosts free, open play
pickleball for everyone who lives,
learns, works, and plays in South
Salt Lake. The goals are to have
fun, learn a new sport, and get
some exercise. All are welcome.
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Columbus Center Gym, 1 court
2531 South 400 East
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Central Park Community Center,
2 courts
2797 South 200 East
Contact Dustin Permann with
questions at 801.412.3209 or
[email protected].
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• 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor.
• 81% more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities.
• More than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team.
• 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.
• Nearly nine in ten respondents who had a mentor said they are now interested in becoming mentors.
To learn more about the role mentoring plays in the community, visit nationalmentoringmonth.org.
Why We Should Drink More Water
Did you know that your brain is made up of more than 90% water?
Our bodies are made up of 70% water overall. Below are three
reasons we should reach for water this winter and throughout the
year:
1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue – Since your brain is
mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate
better and be more alert.
2. Promotes Weight Loss – Water removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior
to meals), reduces hunger, raises your metabolism and has zero
calories.
3. Save Money - Water is free. Even if you choose bottled/filtered
water, it can be cheaper than high sugar drinks.
Source: Mind Body Green, Abby Phon
South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
January
Announcements
City of South Salt Lake Government Business
Keeping Up With the Council
This is a summary of action items voted upon by the city council during the previous month, and how each member of the council
voted. To read council agendas and minutes in detail, visit the city’s website and select the meeting date you are interested in:
southsaltlakecity.com/city-government/councilmeetings.
To receive a council meeting agenda prior to each meeting, call Paula at 801.464.6719 or email [email protected].
Individuals may also ask to receive council meeting minutes in draft form as soon as three days following a city council meeting.
City Council Meeting - December 3, 2014
1. Approved – A resolution of the City of South Salt
Lake City Council approving amendments to Section 30 of the Consolidated Fee Schedule related to
impact fees for culinary water.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverely,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
2. Approved – 2015 City Council Meeting Schedule.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverely,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
3. Approved – An ordinance adopting the project area
plan for the 3900 South Community Development
Project Area.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverely,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Aye
Sharla
Beverely,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Nay
Sharla
Beverely,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Aye
Nay
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
City Council Meeting - December 10, 2014
1. Approved – Adopt resolution accepting the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.
2. Approved – An ordinance vacating a portion of
Burton and Truman Avenues and an alley between
Burton and Truman Avenues situated in the Burton
Place 2nd Add., a subdivision of Lot 6, Block 41,
Ten Acre Plat "A" Field Survey, City of South Salt
Lake, Salt Lake County.
To see the minutes of this meeting please visit the city’s website at: http://www.southsaltlakecity.com/city-government/council-meetings.
Draft minutes will be posted by the end of Monday following the meeting.
Living Well with
Chronic Conditions
The Health Insurance
Marketplace Provides
Options
A free workshop for people living with
long-term health concerns such as
diabetes, depression, high blood
pressure, arthritis, and chronic pain.
The Health Insurance Marketplace
allows people to receive health insurance regardless of pre-existing conditions or gender, facts that previously
excluded many people from getting
the care they needed in the past. This
marketplace allows some people the
opportunity to receive health insurance
for the first time in their lives. The enrollment season is from November 15,
2014 through February 15, 2015. If
you feel lost about where to begin the
enrollment process, visit takecareutah.
org for free assistance or call United
Way’s 2-1-1 to find available local resources.
Time: Every Wednesday evening for
6 weeks from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. January 14 – February 18 (must be able to
commit to all 6 classes)
Location: Maliheh Free Clinic
415 East 3900 South, South Salt Lake
For more information contact
Jeff Collins:
[email protected]
or at 801.738.2353 or call Maliheh
Free Clinic at 801.266.3700.
Volunteers Needed
for Tax Preparation
"Earn it, Keep it, Save it," through
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA). VITA is looking for volunteers
to prepare income tax returns. Last tax
season, VITA volunteers served nearly
19,000 Utahns, saved Utah taxpayers
nearly $4 million in tax preparation
fees, and helped bring over $26 million
in refunds back into the local economy.
Become a VITA volunteer today by
visiting UtahTaxHelp.org for more
information.”Earn it. Keep it. Save it.”
is a coalition of statewide partners
from the public, private and nonprofit
sectors. Community Action Partnership
of Utah leads this coalition.
Monday, January 19, 2015
City Offices Closed
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
South Salt Lake
City Council Meetings
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
7:00 p.m.
220 E Morris Avenue
2nd Floor
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
7:00 p.m.
220 E Morris Avenue
2nd Floor
Neighborhood
Watch Meetings
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Historic Scott School Arts &
Community Center
3238 South 540 East
Contact Officer Silva for more
information at 801.412.3650
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Regency Apartments
2255 South 200 East
Contact Officer Montes for more
information at 801.412.3653
South Salt Lake Police
Department: Notice of
Unclaimed Property
The South Salt Lake Police Department currently holds various unclaimed properties in our evidence
room. Items include bicycles, stereo
equipment, computer equipment,
CDs/tapes, tools, and other miscellaneous items.
If you believe we currently have
property belonging to you, contact
us in person 2835 S Main St. or at
801.412.3665. Ownership must be
proven in the form of receipts and/
or detailed description. Unclaimed
property will be auctioned or destroyed nine days from the date of
this notice.
The South Salt Lake On the Move
City Newsletter is written, designed,
and produced by Social Marketing
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South Salt Lake
Health Access
Committee at Work
The South Salt Lake Health Access
Committee, comprised of local health
professionals, recently discovered
that many residents are not aware
of healthcare resources available to
them or their families. The committee
is working to create a health resource
flowchart for teachers, religious leaders, outreach specialists, and anyone
else, so they can quickly direct residents to a healthcare provider that
best suits their needs. The Health Access Committee is actively working to
make this flowchart a reality. The goal
is to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and a rewarding experience
for everyone in South Salt Lake.
Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop is part of a national
initiative to create a common venue
for community members and police
officers to come together. There are
no agendas or speeches, just the
opportunity to ask questions, voice
concerns, and the chance to get to
know the officers in our neighborhoods.
Come on the first Wednesday of each
month from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the
Village Inn on 2929 South State Street.
The next event is Wednesday,
January 7.
Enrich Yourself
through Community
Education
Did you know that over 300 community education classes are being held
right in your own neighborhood? Granite Peaks Lifelong Learning is an organization that provides opportunities for
people of all ages to learn new skills,
develop hobbies, explore personal interests, and meet new people.
Join the South Salt Lake On the
Move News Community!
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email, please call 801.464.6757 or
email [email protected]
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*Photographs for the SSL City
Newsletter masthead provided by the
South Salt Lake Coalition for Drug Free
Youth Community Character Initiative
For more information about current
and upcoming classes, visit granitepeaks.org. Find us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter for class discount
codes.
Changing the odds in South
Salt Lake through shared vision,
leadership, data and
program support.
Read more at uw.org
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FREE Training Opportunity
Mental Health First Aid is an in-person training that teaches you how to
help people with mental illness, or in a crisis.
Mental Health First Aid teaches you:
-Signs of addiction and mental illness
-Impact of mental and substance use disorders
-5-step action plan to assess a situation and help
-Local resources and where to turn for help
Definition: To employ a
better method or idea
“Remember the two benefits of
failure. First, if you do fail, you
learn what doesn’t work; and
second, the failure gives you
the opportunity to try a new
approach.”
-Roger Von Oech
Where: Promise South Salt Lake Offices, 3rd Floor
South Salt Lake City Hall, 220 East Morris Ave.
To RSVP: contact Adrienne Buhler at 801.633.5355 or
[email protected]
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When:
Saturday, January 10
from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Julie
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