December - City of South Salt Lake

December 2015
CITY NEWSLETTER
ARTS & CULTURE EDITION
Cherie Wood, Mayor
801-464-6757
[email protected]
South Salt Lake
City Council Members
Mayor Cherie Wood Celebrates South Salt Lake Arts and Culture
Ryan Gold, District 1
801-558-6293
[email protected]
This December, we are pleased
to celebrate arts and culture in
South Salt Lake! Our growth
as a cultural hub in the Salt
Lake valley is enhanced by our
central location and our new
developments. Some of the
latest partnerships and activities
include:
Kevin Rapp, District 2
801-485-5817
[email protected]
Sharla Beverly, District 3
801-803-4127
[email protected]
- Promise South Salt Lake has
recently added a visionary artist
and certified teacher, Elisabeth
Commonwealth Ave.
Bunker. She will work across
Mayor Cherie Wood
the citywide system to provide
afterschool arts activities and
Utopia Ave.
summer camps that meet Utah
Core Education competencies through artistic expression.
Irvin Jones, District 5
801-262-5566
[email protected]
Debbie Snow, At Large
801-870-7655
[email protected]
SOUTH SALT LAKE ARTS DISTRICT
TRAX / L-Line.
West Temple St..
- The South Salt Lake Arts Council, under the direction of Lesly
Allen, continues to expand outlets and opportunities for our local
professional artists to showcase their work and join together as
artists.
Commonwealth
Ave.
Commonwealth Ave.
West Temple St..
Hser Ner Moo Community &
ARTS
Welcome Center
Utah Arts Alliance 479 East 2250 South
Counterpoint Studio
Ave.
South Salt Lake, UTHaven
84115
SugarPost
801-466-3238
Signed and Numbered
Western Art Glass
Utah International CharterCall
School
Home Studio
Grant Heaton Studio
350 East Baird Circle
Blair
Kunz Studio
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Bill Milner Studio
385-290-1306
Capital Ceramics (for sale)
Poor Yorick Studio
Historic Scott School ArtsMalvern
&
St. Studio
Community Center
The Rock Church
3238
South 540 East
ARTS
FOOD AND DRINK
South Salt Lake, UT 84106 Pat’s BBQ
Haven Ave. Utah Arts Alliance 801-803-3632
Counterpoint Studio
Vertical Diner
Main St..
West Temple St..
“The first step - especially for young people with energy
and drive and talent, but not money - the first step to controlling
your world is to control your culture. To model and demonstrate the
kind of world you demand to live in. To write the books. Make the
music. Shoot the films. Paint the art.”
― Chuck Palahniuk
SugarPost
Shades of Pale Brewery
Blair Kunz Studio
Bill Milner Studio
Costa Vida
Spice Kitchen
Roosevelt
Signed andCommunity
Numbered School
Sugar House Distillery
Fernwood Candy
Western
Art800
Glass
3225
South
East
Call
Home
Studio
South Salt Lake, Utah 84106The Mad Greek
Grant Heaton Studio
La Rancherita
801-828-8219
Central
Community
CapitalPark
Ceramics
(for sale)Center
Del Mar al Lago
and
PAL
Boxing
Program
Poor
Yorick
Studio
Malvern
St. 200
Studio
2797
South
East
DESIGN
The Rock
Church
South
Salt
Lake,
UT 84115 Sparano-Mooney
FOOD
AND
DRINK
801-466-3143
Architects
Pat’s BBQ
FOOD AND DRINK
Pat’s BBQ
Vertical Diner
Shades of Pale Brewery
Sugar House Distillery
Fernwood Candy
The Mad Greek
La Rancherita
Costa Vida
Spice Kitchen
Del Mar al Lago
DESIGN
Sparano-Mooney
Architects
Archiplex Group Architects
Mountainland Design
ROSI Office Furniture
Project Sunday Furniture
Granite Mills
Parker Cook Design
Performance Audio
Simplicity Vinyl
Salt Lake Optics
FOOD AND DRINK
Pat’s BBQ
Vertical Diner
Shades of Pale Brewery
Sugar House Distillery
Fernwood Candy
The Mad Greek
La Rancherita
Costa Vida
Spice Kitchen
Del Mar al Lago
DESIGN
Sparano-Mooney
Architects
Archiplex Group Architects
Mountainland Design
ROSI Office Furniture
ProjectCommonwealth
Sunday Furniture
Ave.
Granite Mills
Parker Cook Design
Performance Audio
Simplicity Vinyl
Salt Lake Optics
OUTDOORS /ADVENTURE
The Bicycle Collective
The Wood Shop (BMX)
Performance Bike
Goldcoast (skateboards)
AceCamp
7even Skiis
Wave Products
4FRNT (skis)
Saga (skiwear)
Utopia Ave.
DESIGN
Sparano-Mooney
Architects
Archiplex Group Architects
Mountainland Design
ROSI Office Furniture
Project Sunday Furniture
Granite Mills
Parker Cook Design
Performance Audio
Simplicity Vinyl
Salt Lake Optics
OUTDOORS /ADVENTURE
The Bicycle Collective
The Wood Shop (BMX)
Performance Bike
Goldcoast (skateboards)
AceCamp
7even Skiis
Wave Products
4FRNT (skis)
Saga (skiwear)
OUTDOORS /ADVENTURE
The Bicycle Collective
The Wood Shop (BMX)
Performance Bike
Goldcoast (skateboards)
AceCamp
7even Skiis
Wave Products
4FRNT (skis)
Saga (skiwear)
West Temple St..
TRAX / L-Line.
Haven Ave.
Main St..
Lincoln Community School
450 East 3700 South
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-657-0416
ARTS
Utah Arts Alliance Counterpoint Studio
SugarPost
Signed and Numbered
Western Art Glass
Call Home Studio
Grant Heaton Studio
Blair Kunz Studio
Bill Milner Studio
Capital Ceramics (for sale)
Poor Yorick Studio
Malvern St. Studio
The Rock Church
Main St..
West Temple St..
SOUTH SALT LAKE ARTS DISTRICT
Granite Park Jr. High
3031 South 200 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Utopia Ave.
801-440-4499
We are privileged to have so many opportunities for residents of all
ages to engage in art through partnerships with arts organizations.
I am excited to join in the synergy that is happening across our
community through arts and culture, and I invite everyone who
lives, learns or works in South Salt Lake to take part!
SOUTH
SALTARTS
LAKE DISTRICT
ARTS DISTRICT
SOUTH SALT
LAKE
Woodrow Wilson Community School
2567 South Main Street
Utopia Ave.
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
801-386-0589
TRAX / L-Line.
The Columbus Center
2531 South 400 East
South Salt Lake, UTCommonwealth
84115 Ave.
801-412-3217
LAKE ARTS DISTRICT
TRAX / L-Line.
South Salt Lake has ten
neighborhood
centers
SOUTH
SALT
serving our community:
Main St..
- Representing cultures from around the globe, restaurants
throughout our city continue to open. They bring dining options
ranging from common to exotic and from casual to formal.
Havenaround
Ave.
“Foodies” from all
are lining up for our eateries!
Utopia Ave.
- Utah Children’s Theatre continues to delight kids of all ages
with their upcoming performance of the classic story of Peter
Pan, the Boy Who Never Grew Up. Let your imagination take flight
with Wendy, John and Michael as they encounter the magic of
Neverland, battle the sinister Captain Hook and learn to believe in
fairies. Performances run Dec. 12, 2015 – Jan. 16, 2016.
Haven Ave.
OUTDOORS /ADVENTURE
The Bicycle Collective
Archiplex Group Architects The Wood Shop (BMX)
Vertical Diner
Meadowbrook
STEM
&
Mountainland
Design
Shades of Pale Brewery
Performance Bike
ROSI Office Furniture
Sugar House Distillery
Goldcoast (skateboards)
Community
Center
Project
Sunday
Furniture
Fernwood
Candy
AceCamp
3600 South 700 West
Granite Mills
The Mad Greek
7even Skiis
South
Salt Lake, UT 84115 Parker Cook Design
La Rancherita
Wave Products
801-518-5502
Performance Audio
Costa Vida
4FRNT (skis)
Simplicity Vinyl
Spice Kitchen
Saga (skiwear)
Salt Lake Optics
Del Mar al Lago
ARTS
Utah Arts Alliance -
Main St..
Mike Rutter, At Large
801-486-63031
[email protected]
TRAX / L-Line.
- Write Here, our local writing center, offers coaching and feedback
to creative writers and students, through a very special partnership
with Westminster College at Historical Scott School Arts &
Community Center.
SOUTH SALT LAKE ARTS DISTRICT
Roy Turner, District 4
801-266-5703
[email protected]
Arts Alliance terpoint Studio
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rn Art Glass
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Heaton Studio
unz Studio
lner Studio
l Ceramics (for sale)
Yorick Studio
rn St. Studio
ock Church
- The Bboy Federation has recently teamed up with Promise South
Salt Lake afterschool programs to teach hip-hop dance and to
support positive youth development.
FOOD AND DRINK
Pat’s BBQ
DESIGN
Sparano-Mooney
Architects
OUTDOORS /ADVENTURE
The Bicycle Collective
Neighborhood Watch
Meetings
South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
SOUTH SALT LAKE ARTS SPOTLIGHTS
ELISABETH BUNKER
Elisabeth Bunker knows art and she knows South Salt Lake. She
believes the two can be more interconnected.
Join your neighbors for a monthly
neighborhood watch meeting
to keep South Salt Lake safe.
Meetings are held the second
Wednesday of each month at the
Historic Scott School Arts and
Community Center at 7 p.m.
The next meeting is Wednesday,
Dec. 2.
After two years of running Promise South Salt Lake afterschool
programming at the Utah International School, Bunker was named
Promise South Salt Lake Arts Coordinator. The job, she says, is in
line with what arts coordinators do for other cities. “My vision is to
develop an arts curriculum for Promise South Salt Lake community
centers,” adds Bunker. She plans to do that by providing youth the
opportunity to participate in art projects of all sizes, by supporting
the Promise South Salt Lake afterschool programs and providing
professional development to the site managers. In addition, she
will engage arts-related nonprofits to begin partnerships to connect
artists to kids. Bunker will split her work day between her job as an
art teacher at Utah International School and her new responsibilities
with the city.
After Bunker earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, she began working at a youth treatment center. Until then, she didn’t know
she wanted to work with kids, but before long she was hooked. She decided to become a teacher and soon after she earned her
teaching certification.
“Our arts program will tie art to school curriculum, and develop other arts specific opportunities at Promise
South Salt Lake sites,” says Bunker. “This is a dream job, I'm super excited to be able to do something
administrative and to build something artistic."
Holiday Safety Tips
As the holiday shopping season
is upon us, take time to ensure
you have a safe and happy holiday
season. As you find time to shop,
be mindful of the following safety
tips:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
Look for suspicious persons, etc.
when you are in any area.
- Remember where you parked
your car. Being unable to locate
a car can cause confusion and
stress.
- If shopping late in the day or
after dark, park in an area that is
well lighted. Keep in mind, if you
are shopping at a mall, the time
the store closes from which you
enter the mall, as some stores
close earlier than others. This
may keep you from having to walk
unnecessary distances to you car
if you find the store has closed
earlier than you expected.
JOSHUA PERKINS - THE BBOY FEDERATION
When Josh Perkins was part of the duo that brought the Bboy Federation to life, he
did so because he saw a lack of opportunity within the Salt Lake area’s alternative
dance scene. “Street dancers, urban dancers and nontraditional dancers did not
have a lot of opportunities,” explains Perkins. So he joined a friend to create an
organization with the mission to create a path to success for young people, using
urban dance as the medium.
In the past eight years, “The Fed” has grown into a nonprofit organization with deep
roots in the community. The Bboy Federation hosts workshops and art shows, holds
an annual stage show at the Rose Wagner Theater, has staff who teach a course in
hip-hop dance and theory at BYU, and is deeply involved with Promise South Salt
Lake’s after school programs.
The Bboy Federation visits seven South Salt Lake afterschool sites each week,
teaching students character development skills through hip-hop and urban dance
styles. “We want to provide something different for the kids,” says Perkins. “Hip-hop
dancing is for everyone and should be accessible to all.” Bboyfed.com
BRAD SLAUGH - POOR YORICK STUDIOS
Tucked away in South Salt Lake, just off of West Temple and 2700
South, those in the know will find Poor Yorick Studios, an old warehouse
that founder Brad Slaugh converted into 40 studio spaces rented by
over 50 local artists.
Don’t confuse Poor Yorick for an art gallery,
though. This is a working space where
artists go to create and build things away
from the stressors of their daily life. For a
peek inside the studio, Poor Yorick hosts biannual open houses that reveal the quality
of art within. One can find everything from
metal sculptures to water colors between
the concrete walls of the unassuming studio
space. pooryorickstudios.com
- As you return to your car, make
sure to keep your car key in your
hand.
- Avoid carrying large amounts
of cash. Pay for purchases with
checks, credit or debit cards. Carry
cash and wallets in a front pocket
to reduce your chances of having
your pocket picked.
- Don’t leave phones, purses,
electronics, or any other item of
value in your parked car where
they can be seen. Always conceal
these items.
Fred Conlon - Sugarpost Studios
- Don’t leave purchased
merchandise in your parked car
where it can be seen. Conceal
these items also.
Established in 1998, Sugarpost has been a metal art mainstay in Utah for
nearly 17 years. Fred Conlon's whimsical and original art has been featured
in over 300 galleries across the United States, Canada, and as far away as
Scotland, Russia and Afghanistan. In 2008, Conlon moved his studio to 80
W. Truman Ave in Downtown South Salt Lake because of what he calls an
“eclectic vibe” in this artistic neighborhood. While these steps don’t guarantee
you will not become the victim of
crime, they will hopefully reduce
your chances of falling prey to a
criminal.
Conlon's work has expanded to include both residential and commercial
ventures. His railings, stairways, and architectural components highlight
Sugarpost's ability to bring in a wide array of consumers. Conlon and his
crew are proud to call the City of South Salt Lake home. sugarpost.com
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South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
UTAH CHILDREN'S THEATRE
The Utah Children’s Theatre (UCT) is a non-profit
theatre that has provided performing arts training and
entertainment to families in Utah since 1985. With the
mission of “inspiring children to cultivate creativity through
the theatrical arts”, UCT has been one of Utah’s premiere
theaters for young audiences. They offer an exciting
seven-show season of performances, a theatre school for
budding performers and daytime shows for schools and educational groups.
"With the commitment the city has to shaping young people's lives, South Salt Lake is
a perfect fit for the new location of the Utah Children's Theatre" says Executive Director
James Parker. "What you experience here in South Salt Lake are real people, who really
care. It's closer to a small hometown feel." uctheatre.org
COLTS CORNER
News and
Announcements From
Cottonwood High
School
5715 S. 1300 E.
Murray, UT 84121
Phone: 385-646-5264
December
Announcements
Winter Recess
Dec. 21-Jan. 4
GRIZZLY CORNER
Stone Unlimited’s Stunning Mural is a Win-Win for Business and Artist
Graffiti taggers regularly marked the once drab-colored cinder block wall on the south side of Stone Unlimited’s business every three
or four months. And, like clockwork, employees covered up the latest graffiti with whatever color paint was on hand. Looking to end
a nuisance issue, Jim Gurr, owner, and Bruce Merrill, general manager, decided that a permanent mural could drive more customer
interest to the business located on 3300 South near 300 West and the I-15 interchange.
“I didn’t know anything about local graffiti artists so I googled some names and three appeared on the top of the list,” Merrill recalls. “I
narrowed it to those who had websites or stories about their work.”
Stone Unlimited specializes in commercial and residential granite and quartz countertops as well as architectural stone installations and
statues that originate in China. They wanted the mural to be artistic without necessarily being connected to its business. Gurr and Merrill
selected SRIL artist Shae Petersen who designed a mural guided by mythology, including powerful images of gods with the strength to
move immense loads of stone. Stone Unlimited gave Petersen free rein on design, and the digital mockup was approved without any
changes. “It was refreshing to work with a business willing to entrust my artistic judgment so easily,” Petersen says, adding that this was
the largest solo project he worked on to date.
News and
Announcements From
Granite Park Junior High
3031 S. 200 E.
South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Phone: 385-646-5174
December
Announcements
Winter Recess
Dec. 21-Jan. 4
Visit the Maliheh Clinic
Petersen, who donated his creative services, did not rely on any direct sketches on the wall. He used more than $3,500 of spray paint
(provided by Stone Unlimited) on the wall which spans 100 feet and rises 15 feet. The only thing left to complete is the waterproof
lettering for the business name. He also assured Stone Unlimited that no one would deface the mural – a solidly respected unwritten
rule among graffiti artists and taggers.
Merrill says the mural has been an effective advertising draw. “We have customers walking in now because of the mural, who say
they always wondered what type of business was located here,” he says. “Many people are stopping by and having their photos taken
standing by the mural.”
Promise South Salt Lake Spotlight - Historic Scott School
Arts & Community Learning Center
The Historic Scott School Arts and Community Learning Center, located on the northeast
corner of 3300 South and 500 East, offers a variety of classes and programs for youth and
adults. This unique campus, the winner of the 2013 Mayor’s Design Excellence Award, has
undergone a transformation over the past two years.
With the help of GE Healthcare, United Way, and funding from Salt Lake County Zoo
Arts & Parks, a writing center staffed by Westminster University students and faculty was
created. New landscaping was installed and the buildings were cleaned top to bottom.
Free classes offered at the Historic Scott School include adult citizenship and English
as a second language; Venture, which provides college level courses to low-income
South Salt Lake residents; writing help at the community based writing center Write Here;
and afterschool programming for first through 12th-graders. The center’s afterschool
programming is held Monday - Friday from 3-6 p.m. and offers an hour of homework help,
an hour of enrichment and prevention activities and a well-balanced dinner provided daily
through a partnership with the Utah Food Bank’s Kids’ Café program. Pioneer Craft House,
a local nonprofit, offers low cost art classes on the campus.
The Historic Scott School and Promise South Salt Lake utilizes the collective impact approach, a community model where
organizations work together to make a larger positive impact. They rely on mutually beneficial partnerships to accmplish the
following goals: increasing the academic proficiency of youth, increasing resiliency of youth, implementing and expanding parent
and family involvement opportunities and increasing collaboration of agencies and organizations with common goals.
By appointment only.
For general information and
appointments, please call
801-266-3700 between
9 a.m.-Noon and
1 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Location:
415 E. 3900 S.
South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake
Mobile Pantry
2015 Dates
Provided by the Utah Food Bank
at the Central Park Community
Center, distribution begins at 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21
Dates subject to change. Deliveries
may be cancelled in cases of
extreme weather.
The Historic Scott School has openings for youth in after school programming. Contact Trina Valdez for more information at
[email protected] or 801-803-3632.
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Special Activities
at the Columbus
Senior Center
South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
Glenn Smith’s Legacy: Art
The streets of South Salt Lake have become a lot more
colorful thanks to an innovative utility box art program
spearheaded by South Salt Lake Director of Urban Livability,
Glenn Smith. The boxes, designed by local artists, are
now adding color to Smith’s office as well. His walls are
covered with photos of the works of art that now decorate
the formerly plain gray utility boxes seen around the city.
2531 S. 400 E.
801-412-3297
Center open
Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Lunch is served
Monday - Friday at Noon.
Transportation available for
South Salt Lake residents
Special congratulations
to the Columbus Pirates
Wii Bowling Team who
won first place in the Salt
Lake County Active Aging
Competitive Wii Bowling
Championship!
Food Sense Class
Tuesday, Dec. 1
10:45 a.m.
How to use Facebook
Thursday, Dec. 3
9-11 a.m.
Food Safety, Reduce the
Risk of Foodborne Illness
Tuesday, Dec. 8
11:30 a.m.
Living with Hearing Loss
Wednesdays, Dec. 9 and 16
10 a.m.
Navigating the Holidays
Thursday, Dec. 10
11 a.m.
Trip to Kingsbury Hall for a
Celtic music performance
by DANU
Friday, Dec. 11
9:15 a.m.
No charge, call to reserve a
seat on the bus
Annual Holiday Dinner
Tuesday, Dec. 15
11 a.m.
Please call to RSVP by
Dec. 8
Free Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, Dec. 17
8:45-9:45 a.m.
Holiday Party with Gift
Exchange and Games
Monday, Dec. 28
11 a.m.
Diabetes Cooking
Thursday, Dec. 31
10:30 a.m.
New Year’s Eve Party
Thursday, Dec. 31
11:45 a.m.
Ongoing classes and
activities include:
computer classes, line
dancing, strength training
class, EnhanceFitness
class, chess, yoga, tai
chi, Wii sports, choir,
art, crocheting, cooking,
bingo, ping pong, pinochle,
pickleball, Red Hat Ladies
and ESL.
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When Smith was a South Salt Lake police sergeant,
he attended a training on Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) and became interested
in the concept. At that time he didn’t have the resources
or funding to start the program in South Salt Lake. Years
later, he was appointed by Mayor Cherie Wood to head the
Urban Livability Department. With the creation of the Community Connection initiative and a partnership with Comcast Cares, he
created an opportunity to start this public art program in South Salt Lake.
A city-initiated call to artists to design the boxes was met with minimal response, so Smith began to recruit artists while he was at
local farmer’s markets. After the first few artists came on board, word-of-mouth spread. Soon 27 boxes were completed around
the city.
Artists submit a proposal, which is approved by the city and digitized by South Salt Lake company Hy Line Graphics. The design
is then printed on a wrap made out of anti-graffiti materials and installed on the utility box.
Smith points out that the art program takes zero city dollars to operate. The funds are donated through Comcast Cares. The
cable giant’s foundation recruits volunteers and makes a donation as part of the annual day of service. Smith says the program is
very effective. “My focus goes to the crime side,” Smith says. “Graffiti is a significant problem and less graffiti means less police
work, and less victimization of homes and businesses. Other cities are now asking me how to create this win-win program in their
communities.” He’s fielded calls from North Ogden and Murray City and Salt Lake County has just begun a utility box program of it’s
own. “I wouldn’t say I’m necessarily one of those guys who stares at art to ponder it’s meaning,” says Smith, “But, the functionality
makes sense.”
Smith is scheduled to retire from public service in January and is proud to leave the beautiful legacy behind.
English Skills Learning Center
The English Skills Learning Center (ESLC) provides free, community-based English as a Second Language classes to low-income
refugees and immigrants throughout Salt Lake County.
Because their students have limited access to transportation and child care and often have non-traditional work schedules, ESLC
brings classes to their students in community centers, apartment complexes, schools and libraries.
ESLC offers four different programs to help beginning to intermediate adult English language learners get the skills they need to be
successful in their new communities: life skills, ESL, citizenship preparation, job readiness, English, and empowering parents. Most
classes are taught by community volunteers
with no previous teaching experience. All
volunteers are trained and mentored by
professional ESL staff.
In South Salt Lake, classes are currently
offered at the Hser Ner Moo Neighborhood
Center at South Parc Apartments and at the
Historic Scott School. At Hser Ner Moo three
levels of ESL are offered, as well as a multilevel citizenship preparation class. At Scott
School, two levels of ESL and three levels of
citizenship classes are available.
Since July 1, 2015, over 140 students at
two South Salt Lake locations have been
served. ESLC anticipates serving at least
220 students throughout the remainder of the
school year.
ESLC says their partnership with the City of
South Salt Lake is key to its success because
it allows them to hold classes at times and
locations that are convenient and accessible
to the city’s diverse population.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or know someone who needs an English class, please contact English Skills Learning
Center at 801-328-5608 or at [email protected].
Beautiful Yard Award
The December Beautiful Yard award goes to Flora Holly. Flora has lived in her home on Leslie Avenue for 52 years, loves the view
of the mountains from her home, and she gardens every day. Her favorite thing about her neighborhood is that she knows all of
her neighbors. Thank you, Flora, for making South Salt Lake a community of caring neighbors.
South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
How to Meditate
- Find a nice, quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for 15
minutes or longer. Sit down, relax and rest your hands on your
lap. You can sit on the floor cross-legged with the support of a
cushion, or on any chair with your feet resting on the ground. It is
not necessary to force yourself into any body position if you find it
uncomfortable.
- Settle into a pose that maintains the natural curve of your back.
That means no slouching. People with chronic back problems
who cannot sit for a prolonged period of time can explore other
meditation positions.
- Breathe slowly and deeply. Close your eyes softly. Direct your
gaze downwards. Begin by taking a few slow and deep breaths —
inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Don’t
force your breathing; let it come naturally. The first few intakes of
air are likely to be shallow, but as you allow more air to fill your
lungs each time, your breaths will gradually become deeper and
fuller. Take as long as you need to breathe slowly and deeply.
- Be aware. When you are breathing deeply, you will begin to feel calmer and more relaxed. That is a good sign. Now, focus
your attention on your breathing. Be aware of each breath that you take in through your nose. Be mindful of each breath that you
exhale through your mouth. Continue focusing on your breaths for as long as you like.
- If you find your attention straying away from your breaths, just gently bring it back. It may happen many times. Don’t be
disheartened. What’s important is to realize that you have wandered and bring your attention back to where it should be. As you
develop greater focus power, you will find it easier to concentrate.
- When you are ready to end the session, open your eyes and stand up slowly. Stretch yourself and extend your increased
awareness to your next activities. Well done! You have done it!
Excerpt from theconsciouslife.com
HOLIDAY MENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR KIDS
Activities at the
Columbus Library
2530 S. 500 E.
801-943-4636
Open Monday - Thursday
10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Sundays
For more information and
programs visit slcolibrary.org
All month long, visit Columbus
Library to a create a miniature
stocking for yourself and one to
gift to a resident at Meadowbrook
or Avalon Valley Care Center and
spread a little holiday cheer!
Giving Tree - Drop In Family
Activity
Tuesday, Dec 1 - Friday, Dec. 18
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Brighten up the holidays for
South Salt Lake residents at the
Meadowbrook and Avalon Valley
care centers. New items that would
be greatly appreciated include
socks, mittens, hats, scarves,
and blankets. Thank you for your
kind donations to support our
community members.
Visit with Santa
Friday, Dec.11
4-5:30 p.m.
Star Wars Dark Side
Monday, Dec 14
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Explore the dark side of Star Wars
with the Alpine Garrison. Darth
Vader will be there to read a story
and pictures.
• Take care of yourself both mentally and physically. Children
and adolescents are affected by the emotional well-being of
their parent or caregivers. Coping with stress successfully
can help children learn how to handle stress better, too.
• Try to keep household routines the same. Stick to your
child's usual sleep and mealtime schedules when you can,
which may reduce stress and help your family enjoy the
holidays.
• Make a plan to focus on one thing at a time. Try balancing
the hustle and bustle of things like shopping, cooking, and
family get-togethers.
• Kids still need to brush their teeth twice a day!
Shrinky Dink Star Wars
Wednesday, Dec.16
4:30-6 p.m.
Teens can drop in and create a Star
Wars Shrinky Dink.
• Don't feel pressured to "over-spend on gifts." Consider
making one or two gifts. Help your child make a gift for
his or her other parent, grandparents, or other important
adults and friends. Chances are, those gifts will be the most
treasured ones and will teach your child many important
lessons.
Adult Coloring
Thursday, Dec. 17
5-7:30 p.m.
Drop-in and take a break from
the holiday hustle and bustle
with a coloring page and crayons
provided by the library.
• Most important of all, enjoy the holidays for what they are -time to enjoy with your loved ones. Do things together like
sledding or playing board games, and spend time visiting
with relatives, neighbors and friends.
You Can Go to College
Saturday, Dec 19
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Do you worry about how to pay
for college? Do you, or your child,
want to attend college, but you
have no idea how to prepare or
where to go for help? Attend this
free class sponsored by Salt Lake
County Library and USU-Extension
Salt Lake County.
• Share your time and talents with people who have less than
you do. For example, if your child is old enough, encourage
him or her to join you in volunteering to serve a holiday
meal at your local food bank or shelter or sing at a local
nursing home. Help your child write a letter to members of
the armed forces stationed abroad who can't be home with
their own family during the holidays.
• Remember that many children and adults experience a
sense of loss, sadness or isolation during the holidays. It is
important to be sensitive to these feelings and ask for help
for you, your children, family members or friends if needed.
Source: 2015 - American Academy of Pediatrics
Book Source
Wednesday, Dec. 30
10-11 a.m.
Share a favorite memory from a
novel with the group.
Library Closed for the Holidays
Dec 25-26
Jan 1-2
Adult Open Gym
Basketball
Starting this month, the South
Salt Lake Recreation Department
is hosting open gym basketball
for adults 18 and older at the
Columbus Center, Wednesday
and Thursday nights from 6-8
p.m. through March. The fee will
be $20 for the entire season.
The Columbus Center and the
Recreation Department are located
at 2531 S. 400 E.
Registration is required before
playing, call 801-412-3217.
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South Salt Lake
City Council Meetings
City of South Salt Lake Government Business
Keeping Up With the Council
220 E Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
7 p.m.
Emergency
Preparedness Tip
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:
sslc.com/city-government/council-meetings
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.
Action Report
South Salt Lake City Council Meeting - October 28, 2015
New Business
1. A Resolution Granting Permission for the
Police Department to Appropriate Certain
Property in its Possession to Public Interest Use
Moved to Unfinished Business on November
4 meeting.
The winter months can be harsh
and it is more important than ever
to be prepared for an emergency.
BeReadyUtah suggests keeping
an emergency kit in your car in
case you find yourself stranded in
inclement weather. For details and
more preparedness information
visit BeReadyUtah.gov.
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Aye
Absent
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Absent
PUBLIC HEARING: To hear arguments in favor and against the City's proposed ballot proposition to authorize the City to issue general obligation bonds
in a principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring improving or extending parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities
and related facilities. No action was taken during the Public Hearing - It was expressly to receive input from the public regarding the general
obligation bonds.
South Salt Lake City Council Meeting - November 4, 2015
Unfinished Council Business
1. APPROVED: A Resolution Granting Permission
for the Police Department to Appropriate Certain
Property in its Possession to Public Interest Use
Ryan Gold, Kevin
District 1 Rapp,
District 2
Absent
Aye
Sharla
Beverly,
District 3
Aye
Roy Turner, Irvin Jones, Debbie
District 4 District 5 Snow,
At Large
Aye
Absent
Aye
Mike
Rutter,
At Large
Aye
New Council Business
Downtown South Salt Lake Master Plan - This was an information item - no vote was taken.
To see the minutes for these meetings, visit the city’s website at: sslc.com/city-government/council-meetings. Draft minutes will be posted by the end of
Monday following the meeting.
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 their
local neighborhoods.
South Salt Lake Chamber supports
the program as an ongoing way
for businesses to increase their
involvement in the community’s
safety. The event takes place
on the first Wednesday of each
month, from 9-10 a.m. at 2929 S.
State St. The next session is
Wednesday, Dec. 2.
South Salt Lake 2015 Election Results
South Salt Lake municipal elections were held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. The election was held primarily by mail with one
polling place open at City Hall on election day. Below are the results as of press time, according to the County Clerk’s website.
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE
MARK C. KINDRED
DERK O PEHRSON
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, please
contact us in person at 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.
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60.38%
39.62%
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
BEN B. PENDER
LYNN BLACK
342
237
59.07%
40.93%
L. SHANE SIWIK
JILL L. COIL
185
169
52.26%
47.74%
SOUTH SALT LAKE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION –
PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS
AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
1188
1123
51.41%
48.59%
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
PORTIA MILA
JOHNNY MCCONNELL
South Salt Lake Police
Department: Notice of
Unclaimed Property
1332
874
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
345
296
53.82%
46.18%
Spotlight on Downtown Commonwealth District
As the City of South Salt Lake and it’s employees and residents
work to create a downtown from a former industrial area, they
have chosen to feature the artists and creative people within
the city who have been leaders of change. The new downtown
neighborhood is being called the “Commonwealth District” to
highlight both the positive communal attitude and the
output of the creative community. Local artists expressed the need to make more people
aware of the downtown neighborhood and its wealth
of artistic businesses. The Commonwealth District is
home to sculptors, painters, printmakers, and stained
glass artists. It is also home to a brewery and distillery, food
producers, sports equipment suppliers, a bicycle collective and
numerous design and interiors businesses. The South Salt Lake Arts Council is working on a public art
project that will highlight the many artists and creative people in
our community by creating and displaying large outdoor portraits. They are also working with the downtown team to create a strategy for
projects and programs that will attract artists and art lovers. They will research projects as varied as performing arts rehearsal space or
gallery and artist housing. Keep your eyes and ears open — there is more art coming to South Salt Lake!
South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter
Rockstar Amy Dalley Public Assets
Last year, in order to streamline services and better serve taxpayers,
the South Salt Lake City Council voted to create a new Public
Assets Department and combine the functions of fleet, property,
parks and facility maintenance. A team chosen from existing city
employees began to inventory, budget and prioritize projects to take
care of every city investment. One of the key players on the Public
Assets team is Rock Star Amy Dalley. She embodies the vision of
the department, contributes to the success of every team member
and dives into any job with passion and a can-do attitude.
South Salt Lake’s Chinatown has Extensive Culinary, Cultural Delights
For a respectable sampling of Chinese regional cuisine and the cultural significance attached to it, South Salt Lake’s Chinatown quickly
has become a popular destination not only for the growing numbers of Asian-American residents along the Wasatch Front corridor but
also for many others looking to expand their own culinary horizons.
At 35,000 square feet, Utah’s largest Asian supermarket is South Salt Lake’s second full-service grocery store. Along with the Hot
Dynasty restaurant, it comprises the largest anchor in the 100,000-square-foot complex which sits on 6.4 acres just south of 3300
South on State Street, according to Andrew So, whose family has developed the area’s newest Chinatown over the last decade. Hot
Dynasty balances its diverse menu of authentic Sichuan dishes with versions of Chinese cuisine to suit American tastes.
South Salt Lake’s Chinatown is the area’s first integrated commercial center of its kind since the old Plum Alley district in downtown
Salt Lake City dissipated in the middle of the last century. The newest Chinatown includes several other restaurants, an Asian gift shop,
and a martial arts club.
The colorful ornate gate at the entrance signifies the commitment to bring cultural programming to the commercial center. So says
the Chinese New Year celebration, which will be in early February, and the Annual Moon Festival, scheduled for late September, will
feature folk dances, arts and crafts, and a fireworks show.
“We felt this location, because of its traffic, provides the best opportunity to meet the demands for Asians and others who are interested
in and want to share Asian culture, along with food that is authentic and familiar,” So, whose family came from Hong Kong, explains.
“We are very happy to be in the community of South Salt Lake.”
Write
Here
W
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Write Here Community
Writing Center
Historic Scott School Arts &
Community Center
3271 S. 500 E.
801-803-3632
[email protected]
Monday - Thursday,
3-7 p.m.
Write
Here
Write Here consultants have been
working with students from the
Venture Course program, a free
series of humanities courses
funded by Westminster College
and the Utah Humanities Council.
Consultants have worked with
students from Kenya, Peru,
Thailand, and other places in
and outside of the U.S. with
assignments for their Critical
Writing and English classes.
The Center offers free writing
assistance to people of all writing
levels and can chat with you
about ideas even if you haven’t
yet started writing. Your writing
doesn’t have to be for school or
work—any writing is welcome.
In the past, people have sought
assistance on short stories, family
histories, résumés—you name it!
Free Legal Services
Immigration and Other Legal
Advice
First Tuesday of every month
5-6:30 p.m.
Get free, safe, personalized advice
about immigration, family law, and
general legal issues.
Clearing your Criminal Record
First Thursday of every month
5-6:30 p.m.
Receive individualized help in
overcoming legal barriers to
employment, such as a criminal
record or outstanding warrants.
LDS Welfare Square Employment
Resource Center
780 W. 800 S.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Holiday Pet Safety Tips
The South Salt Lake On the Move
City Newsletter is written, designed,
and produced by Social Marketing
Consultants.
Keeping your furry family members safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. There are the ornaments, plants, presents, lights
-- oh, and who could forget the Christmas tree (if do you decide to put one up this year)? Let's take a look at some simple steps that
will allow your pets to join in the holiday fun this year, while avoiding any trips to the animal emergency room.
Christmas Tree Tips:
1. Place your Christmas tree in a corner, blocked off from your
pet's wanting eyes. If this doesn't keep your dog or cat from
attempting to jump onto the tree, you can place aluminum
foil, a plastic drink bottle filled with knick knacks, or anything
else that creates noise on the tree's bottom limbs to warn you
of an impending tree disaster.
2. Tinsel can add a nice sparkling touch to the tree, but make
sure you hang it up out of your pet's reach. Ingesting the
tinsel can potentially block their intestines, which is generally
only remedied through surgical means.
3. Do not put lights on the tree's lower branches. Not only
can your pet get tangled up in the lights, they are a burning
hazard. Additionally, your dog or cat may inadvertently get
shocked by biting through the wire.
4. Ornaments need to be kept out of reach, too. In addition
to being a choking and intestinal
blockage hazard, shards from
broken ornaments may
injure paws, mouths,
or other parts of your
pet's body.
Source: petMD
5. For those buying a live Christmas trees this year, keep the
area free and clear of pine needles. While they may not seem
dangerous, the needles can puncture your pet's intestines if
ingested.
Other Great Holiday Item Tips:
1. Did you know holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia plants are
poisonous to dogs or cats? If you normally use these plants
to decorate your home, they should be kept in an area your
pet cannot reach.
2. Edible tree decorations -- whether they be ornaments, or
cranberry or popcorn strings -- are like time bombs waiting
to happen. These goodies are just too enticing and your
pet will surely tug at them, knocking down your wonderfully
decorated spruce.
3. Burning candles should be placed on high shelves or mantels,
out of your pet's way -- there's no telling where a wagging tail
may end up. Homes with fireplaces should use screens to
avoid accidental burns.
4. To prevent any accidental electrocutions, any exposed indoor
or outdoor wires should be taped to the wall or the sides of
the house.
5. When gift wrapping, be sure to keep your pet away.
Wrapping paper, string, plastic, or cloth could cause intestinal
blockages. Scissors are another hazard, and they should be
kept off floors or low tables.
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South Salt Lake Coalition for Drug
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Salt Lake through shared vision,
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Breakfast with
Santa
Dec. 5, 2015
8-11 a.m.
Columbus Center
2531 S. 400 E.
Cost: $4/person, $15 for a family up to five people
Enjoy live entertainment, great food, special guests,
presents for kids 12-years old and younger, and photos
with Mr. & Mrs. Claus (for a nominal fee). Payment for the
breakfast is not required to get photos taken.
Special thanks to South Salt Lake Lions Club and South Salt Lake Rotary Club.
Harmony
Many Thanks from South Salt Lake to
Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks (ZAP)!
ZAP is a three-time voter approved 1/10th of 1% sales tax that was first
supported by Salt Lake County voters in 1996 and renewed in 2004 that helps
support and enhance our local Zoo, Arts and Parks and Recreation throughout
Salt Lake County. In November of 2014, the voters of Salt Lake County chose
to renew their ZAP program, by continuing the same 1/10th of 1% sales tax.
South Salt Lake Arts Council typically receives $10,000-15,000 annually
through this funding. The 2015 ZAP funds provide cultural and artistic
performances at SSL community events, arts programs for youth art and
cultural displays at Historic Scott School, and showcasing diverse artists and
cultural performances to draw new individuals into the world of arts and culture
and to display new art in the city. THANK YOU, ZAP!!
Through ZAP funding, the SSL Arts Council partners with Promise South Salt
Lake, South Salt Lake Recreation Department, Urban Livability Department,
United Way of Salt Lake, Granite School District, Utah Federation for Youth,
Salt Lake Children’s Choir, Sugar Space, Westminster College, University
of Utah Arts Department, Life Long Learning, and many others. South Salt
Lake Arts Council Coordinator, Lesly Allen, is working to help deepen existing
partnerships and to develop new relationships with arts organizations and
collaborators in the Salt Lake County arts community.
Definition: To be at peace
with one’s surroundings
“Through our eyes, the
universe is perceiving
itself. Through our ears,
the universe is listening to
its harmonies. We are the
witnesses through which
the universe becomes
conscious of its glory, of its
magnificence.”
-Alan Wilson Watts
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