CITY NEWSLETTER BEST OF SOUTH SALT LAKE EDITION

Congratulations to the Best of South Salt Lake award winners! I was thrilled to highlight some of the best people, businesses, food, volunteers and partners in the city at my State of the City address on March 16th. If you don’t already know, the best of the best can be found in South Salt Lake each day, working hard to make the city a great place to live, learn, eat, work, do business, shop, and play. People are choosing to connect with South Salt Lake because it is clearly a “best of Utah” kind of place.

This newsletter edition highlights a few of the incredible people and places in the city. In the seven square miles of the city, there are now over 100 restaurants, featuring a wildly diverse selection of some of the world’s most delicious food, and there are more on the way. There are 500 new housing units—each one homier, more state of the art or more spectacularly designed than the last. 500 more will be built this coming year. Wonderful new businesses are putting down roots here—including a new grocery store, Winco, at 2100 South between State and Main Street, in South Salt Lake’s new downtown. We are accommodating more children and youth in pre-schools and afterschool programs than ever before, and our

schools are getting better and better. Families love what we have to offer, and more and more are choosing to make South Salt Lake their home. And we are just getting started!

I was warmed by the attendance of so many residents and businesses at the State of the City address. We had a crowd of 250 for lunch and another 50 for the evening presentation. It was such a pleasure to talk with all of you and celebrate our community accomplishments. I thank our city staff and partners for hosting information booths so you could learn more about our city government.

Our 2016 tax situation is resolved with a balanced budget, and our city employees are continuing to do more with your property taxes, which I have not been raised once since I took office. Our city continues to make long-term investments in maintaining our streets, utilities, parks and community centers. Our youth continue making gains academically, in their self-confidence, and in life skills. As always, the evidence is encouraging that our community is “On the Move.”

I credit you for our shared success. Your enthusiasm, personal contributions and can-do attitude make anything possible in our community. We have a bright future, and I can proudly to say that we earned it. To quote Lucille Ball, “Luck? I don’t know anything about luck. I’ve never banked on it and I’m afraid of people who do. Luck to me something else: Hard Work - and realizing what is an opportunity and what isn’t.”

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South Salt LakeCity Council Members Ben B. Pender, District 1 801- 580-0339 [email protected] Kevin Rapp, District [email protected]

Sharla Beverly, District [email protected] Portia Mila, District 4 801-792-0912 [email protected] L. Shane Siwik, District 5 801-548-7953 [email protected] Mark C. Kindred, At-Large 801-214-8415 [email protected] Debbie A. Snow, At-Large [email protected]

Cherie Wood, [email protected]

Mayor Cherie Wood

BEST OF SOUTH SALT LAKE EDITION

April 2016

South Salt Lake has ten neighborhood centers

serving our community:

Lincoln Community School450 East 3700 SouthSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-657-0416

Utah International Charter School350 East Baird CircleSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115385-290-1306

Central Park Community Centerand PAL Boxing Program2797 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-466-3143

The Columbus Center 2531 South 400 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-412-3217

Woodrow Wilson Community School2567 South Main StreetSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-386-0589

Granite Park Jr. High3031 South 200 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-440-4499

Meadowbrook STEM &Community Center3600 South 700 WestSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-518-5502

Hser Ner Moo Community &Welcome Center479 East 2250 SouthSouth Salt Lake, UT 84115801-466-3238

Historic Scott School Arts &Community Center 3238 South 540 EastSouth Salt Lake, UT 84106801-803-3632

Roosevelt Community School3225 South 800 East South Salt Lake, Utah 84106801-828-8219

Best of South Salt Lake 2016

Vilia Van Tonder is a local business owner known for her accounting expertise as the owner of VT Accounting Services. She also has a secret identity making delectable Vilia’s Chocolates, which just made its home at a commissary kitchen in our city. Vilia just completed her term as the Chair of the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and is the leader of the lively Women in Business Committee. While she isn’t a resident, you would never know it. She is best known for her passion and enthusiasm for the City of South Salt Lake. She has unofficially become our city spokeswoman! She just can’t stop telling everyone she meets how amazing our city is. Congratulations Vilia Van Tonder!

Community Champion: Vilia Van Tonder

For over 35 years, Richard (Rick) Ruseler has been a resident and business owner in South Salt Lake. His company, Timberline Tree & Landscaping, frequently volunteers equipment, labor and time to assist with Community Connection projects, United Way Day of Caring, Comcast Cares Day, and employee volunteer days. Mr. Ruseler generously donates his services to the city for a volunteer cleanup or to a resident in need. One phone call and he is there to deal with a problem, sometimes even saving the day when a problem tree puts a halt to a project. Rick is a valuable part of our team effort to help clean up neighborhoods for a safe, clean and beautiful city. We thank Rick and Timberline Tree & Landscaping for being our Business Volunteer of the Year!

Business Volunteer:Timberline Tree & Landscaping

William (Bill) Van Os became an invaluable part of the Community Connection project in 2015. His neighborhood, near 3700 South and 500 East, became one of the most successful revitalization stories in our Community Connection history. Mr. Van Os participated in all scheduled events in the project area and was key to uniting the neighborhood. Bill encouraged his neighbors to get involved in projects and helped welcome city staff as they reached out to residents. Numerous times he would volunteer needed tools or materials from his home to help a neighbor. His ‘sharing is caring’ attitude sparked a new level of community involvement in the neighborhood. Congratulations Bill Van Os!

Resident Volunteer: Bill Van Os

South Salt Lake • On The Move • City Newsletter

Join fellow South Salt Lake residents for a monthly neighborhood watch meeting to help keep our city safe. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at the Historic Scott School Arts and Community Center at 7 p.m.

The next meeting is Wednesday, April 13.

Neighborhood Watch Meetings Best of South Salt Lake 2016

Marianne Jeo began her education career 5 years ago when she started teaching 3rd grade at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. She believes all students can learn and she inspires each of her students to meet their personal potential. She believes positive thinking equals positive results. Her students’ achievement speaks for itself. Their math data ranks among the highest in the district for Title 1 teachers. Her students outscore school and district averages. Marianne has the ability to make everyone around her work harder and reach for the stars. The city wants to share the gratitude and admiration that teachers, students and parents have for “Mrs. Jeo” by honoring her as our South Salt Lake Educator of the Year.

Educator of the Year: Marianne Jeo

At Granite Park Junior High, Principal Danny Stirland sees every challenge as a potential asset while serving more than 700 students in one of the most diverse schools in Utah. Danny, his teachers, and faculty take great pride in the youth and families they serve.

“At Granite Park, we are proud to say that 65 percent of our students are bilingual or will be, as many are rapidly learning to speak and write English. We see this as a major opportunity.” he says. Stirland is everywhere throughout South Salt Lake, forging partnerships for in-school and afterschool programs with Promise SSL, United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, University of Utah Reading Clinic, Savage Company employees, AmeriCorps, & others.

One of Stirland’s first projects for Granite Park was to establish the Tumaini Center (the Swahili word for “hope”), which offers a two-week orientation course for young refugees who are preparing to enter South Salt Lake schools for the first time. Students learn about school culture and work on their communication and literacy skills in English, as well as arithmetic and computers. “While we are happy to see the data points that show how we have improved significantly in school achievement, what is even more gratifying is the collaborative spirit in our community behind the individual success stories of our students,” Stirland says. Congratulations to Danny Stirland, our United Way-Promise South Salt Lake Partner of the Year.

United Way-Promise South Salt Lake Partner: Danny Stirland

Barbara Tanner and her late husband, Norm, have been longtime philanthropic powerhouses in Utah. Barbara is a human rights activist, community organizer, philanthropist, and a firm advocate of intellectual and religious freedom. Barbara champions organizations that protect the environment, arts, and youth. She is a booster of the Promise South Salt Lake’s program. Recently, she became the founding sponsor of the South Salt Lake-Westminster College partnership. Walkways to Westminster is a college preparatory program helping South Salt Lake youth become college-ready through experiences, mentorship and coaching.

Barbara showed her commitment to youth early as she earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Utah in 1937. In 2002, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service degree by Westminster College for her numerous humanitarian contributions. Her service never stops. At 99 years old, Barbara is one of the most active women around. It is with admiration and gratitude that we recognize the South Salt Lake Community Icon, Barbara Tanner.

Community Icon: Barbara Tanner

Bonnie Owens is the Promise South Salt Lake Center Coordinator at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, one of ten Promise South Salt Lake afterschool sites. Bonnie is a champion for 274 youth, as she inspires and supports them by empowering them to succeed. Since Bonnie has led the Woodrow Wilson Afterschool Program, the number of tutoring students has nearly doubled. Bonnie created summer curriculum that has made her program very popular. Bonnie and the Woodrow Wilson Program were honored in Washington D.C. by the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) for the summer program. She inspires greatness and radiates light that makes those around her feel welcomed and loved. Congratulations to Bonnie Owens, South Salt Lake Employee of the Year!

Employee of the Year: Bonnie Owens

Prepare a Personal Emergency Contact Card for Each Family Member Complete a Family Communica-tions Plan and make copies for each member of your family to carry with them. Be sure to include any pertinent past medical his-tory, allergies and an out-of-town contact on each family member’s individual contact card. Visit red-cross.org and ready.gov for sample emergency contact cards.

Coffee with a Cop is part of a national initiative to create a public 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. The 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 Village Inn, 2929 S. State St.

The next session is Wednesday, April 6.

Coffee With A Cop

Les Olson Company3244 S 300 W, SSL, UT 84115801-486-7431www.lesolson.com

Les Olson Company has been a family-owned and independently operated business since its beginning 60 years ago. They have seven locations from Logan to Las Vegas, but their corporate office is firmly planted in South Salt Lake. The company was founded by Les Olson and his wife, Reva, in 1956. They offered their 12 young children the chance to “buy-in” to the business with the savings from their piggy banks. They began by selling dictation equipment, and as technology advanced, Les became the first person in Utah to sell a copy machine. The kids remained core to the business, and eventually the second generation took over. Now, the third generation is at the helm. All 200 employees are treated like family. Les Olson company continues to grow, expand and give back to South Salt Lake. Congratulations Les Olson Company, Best Business.

WesTech Engineering3665 S West Temple, SSL, UT 84115801-265-1000www.westech-inc.com

WesTech Engineering is an international company with offices in Brazil, China, South Africa and India and headquarters in South Salt Lake. WesTech manufactures and engineers processing equipment that provides water and wastewater solutions for industrial uses and municipal needs. They advance technologies that benefit their customers and society

as a whole. WesTech’s altruistic mission doesn’t stop there. This employee-owned company is constantly working to do the right thing for all people and the environment. Designed to LEED green building standards, the building provides every employee a space with a view and natural lighting. We honor WesTech’s never-ending pursuit to create a better and brighter world. Congratulations!

Best Business: Les Olson Company

Best Employer: WesTech Engineering



United Way of Salt Lake257 E 200 S #300, SLC, UT 84111801-736-8929www.uw.org

United Way of Salt Lake is “Changing the Odds” for South Salt Lake youth and families. They are co-leading our work in education, health access and improved economic stability for our community’s most vulnerable children, youth and families. They agree that South Salt Lake youth should aim for the stars. UWSL is by our side in every aspect of Promise SSL, working toward college access and graduation for every SSL youth. UWSL does whatever it takes to help SSL provide high quality programs for 2,500 youth. We honor them for their dedication, commitment and unwavering support for the young people of South Salt Lake. United Way, we are proud to call you South Salt Lake’s Best Friend of Youth!

Best Friend of Youth: United Way of Salt Lake

American Funds & Trusts3030 S Main St #100, SSL, UT 84115801-466-8701www.americanfundsandtrusts.com

Founded over half a century ago, American Funds & Trusts is an investment and financial advisory firm in South Salt Lake. Led by Dick Taggart and now his son Rick, they are a positive force for growth and change for the people and businesses they support and for the city itself. Dick is known as “Mr. Chamber” and all of the Taggarts are proud supporters of the SSL Police Department Honorary Colonels. Their support of SSL businesses, residents, employees and city leaders has never wavered. This great family business' light will never go out in South Salt Lake. Congratulations to American Funds & Trusts.

Best Legacy Business: American Funds & Trusts

Hamlet Homes308 E 4500 S #200, Murray, UT 84107801-281-2223www.hamlethomes.com

Hamlet Homes has built 291 homes for families in South Salt Lake. Led by Michael Brodsky, they have completed 4 major projects in our community, including Waverly Station and Huntly Manor by the TRAX line, Carlisle Place townhomes in the Riverfront area, and Walton Park (the adorable homes across from Fitts Park). Hamlet Homes has a knack for making a small site or cozy cottage irresistible through thoughtful design, high quality materials, and attractive common spaces. Hamlet Homes invested in South Salt Lake and transit-oriented development long before other builders saw the coming wave of urban redevelopment. This has brought 1,000 new residents to the city (4% of the SSL population) . We applaud their commitment to our community! Congratulations Hamlet Homes.

Best Home Builder: Hamlet Homes

Questar ConstructionThank you for your patience on 300 East between 2100 South and 3300 South as Questar completes important repairs to the aging natural gas lines in this neighborhood. They are staging construction at the corner of 2100 South and 300 East and their workers are often controlling traffic on 300 East to ensure everyone remains safe. Please watch out for pedestrians and bikers as portions of the sidewalk and bike lanes are periodically closed. We appreciate your support.

Public Works Week – May 15-21, 2016“Public Works, Always There”

The theme for Public Works week this year is “Public Works, Always There”. This year, employees in our Stormwater/Wastewater Division will be reaching out to elementary schools in South Salt Lake to educate children in the first grade classes about stormwater pollution prevention, sewer collection and what the Public Works department does to help.

Each year, a division within Public Works brings a piece of heavy equipment to demonstrate to the children. The children take part in an equipment naming and coloring contest. The winning name is announced and painted on the side of the equipment vehicle. The child that submits the winning name receives an award and gets to ride in the 4th of July parade in the newly-named vehicle. The 2015 Public Works vehicle was the front loader. The winning name that was chosen and now proudly displayed, is ‘Gravedigger’! We look forward to seeing what the SSL children come up with for the Mini Excavator this year.

If you have any questions about Public Works Week, call 801-483-6045. The offices are located at 195 W. Oakland Ave., right off of West Temple near the South Salt Lake water tower.

Pat’s Barbecue155 W Commonwealth Ave, SSL, UT 84115801-484-5963www.patsbbq.com

Pat’s Barbecue is enchanted with the aroma of slow-smoked pork, blues music and owner Pat Barber. He has been our city ambassador on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Pat has been the backbone of our Downtown Exchange and Streetcar Committee meetings. He has been there with us through thick and thin because he knows the key to a happy heart is a happy belly. The food is award-winning, and he probably doesn’t need one more “Best of” award on his walls, but we have never before had the chance to highlight Pat’s Barbecue. Thank you to Pat’s Barbecue for being a friend to the city and the 2016 Best Restaurant in South Salt Lake.

Best Restaurant: Pat’s Barbecue

Dented Brick Distillery3100 S Washington St, SSL, UT 84115801-326-3913www.dentedbrick.com

South Salt Lake is becoming home to a number of creative and craft start-up businesses that are changing the way we think about business. A whole new generation of entrepreneurs is making their living doing “something old, something new.” Fortunately for South Salt Lake, they are finding exactly what they are looking for in our little city. Dented Brick Distillery purchased a 1919 home in a semi-industrial area near the 3300 South TRAX station. They saved the bricks as they dismantled the home and built a 14,000 square foot distillery with a

warehouse and production floor sized for rapid growth. The beautiful building houses an equally beautiful 28-foot tall Vendome Copper Still, which just turned out its first product: Antelope Island Rum. They have relentlessly promoted their business and proudly boasted about their South Salt Lake location. Cheers to our Best New Business, Dented Brick Distillery.

Westminster College1840 S 1300 E, SLC, UT 84105801-484-7651www.westminstercollege.edu

With our community’s promise that every child will have the opportunity to attend and graduate from college, we know that education takes many shapes and sizes. It is an understatement to say that Westminster is just a college. It is really a force for educating an entire community. Year after year, Westminster brings time, talent, money, volunteers and armies of curious, compassionate students to offer service to our community. They facilitate the Write Here Writing Center, Venture college course for adults and the Mentoring with Moo program. Westminster students staff mobile health clinics, work with our Arts Council on public art, and teach youth to appreciate the Jordan River ecosystem. Every year they find new ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact in South Salt Lake. We thank President Stephen R. Morgan for making this partnership thrive! Congratulations Westminster College!

Best New Business: Dented Brick Distillery

Best Education Partner: Westminster College

Write Here Community Writing Center

Historic Scott SchoolArts & Community Center3271 S. 500 E.801-803-3632 [email protected] Monday - Thursday3-7 p.m.

Write Here Community Writing Center offers free writing assistance to people of all writing levels and staff members can discuss ideas with participants even if individuals haven’t yet started writing. The writing doesn’t have to be for school or work as any form of writing is welcome. In the past, people have sought assistance on short stories, family histories, résumés—just name it!

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South Salt Lake • On The Move • City NewsletterColumbusSenior Center2531 S. 400 E.385-468-3340

Center hours: Monday - Friday8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch is servedMonday - Friday at noon

Free transportation available for South Salt Lake residents

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.

Free blood pressure/glucose/oxygen testing by Harmony Home HealthMonday, April 410 a.m.

Entertainment by pianist and singer Calvin LawMonday, April 411 a.m.

Podiatry with Dr. SheltonMonday, April 119 a.m.

Poisoning Prevention presented by the Utah Safety CouncilMonday, April 1111 a.m.Poisoning, including overdoses of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, is the fastest rising cause of accidental death in the United States. Learn about this and other possible sources of poisoning that seniors should be aware of for themselves and their families.

Computer Class:Power Point 1Thursday, April 149 a.m.

Vital Aging Class:Improve your SleepThursday, April 1411 a.m.

Sing around the “campfire”, with fiddler Adrian Bhatti and the Columbus Senior ChoirMonday, April 1811 a.m.

Wii Bowling TeamColumbus Senior Center2531 S 400 E, SSL, UT 84115385-468-3340www.slco.org/aging-adult-services/columbus-senior-center

Our seniors are the greatest! They are fierce competitors – committed to training, with nerves of steel, and darn good looking too. We are talking about all our seniors, of course, but we could only highlight a few for this “best of” award. The Columbus Senior Center is home to the 2015 Salt Lake County Wii Bowling championship team. Wilson Pace, John A. Pace, Jane Qualizza and Harold Mathews broke Taylorsville’s two-year winning streak and returned the trophy to South Salt Lake for the first time since the 2011 annual tournament. Congratulations team on being our Best Senior Champions!

Best Senior Champions: Columbus Wii Bowling Team

Tennis and Track Company3096 S Davis Dr, SSL, UT 84115801-269-9991www.tennisandtrackco.com

Tennis and Track Company makes the most beautiful basketball, tennis and pickleball courts in the West. When it came to building a new warehouse for operations, they knew it had to look good. It wasn’t easy to make an industrial building look special, but Miles Minson, Brian Renner and Lee Renner went the extra mile to make the interior and exterior high quality, modern and classy. The office suite has wood floors, high ceilings, and a kitchen. The well lit and spacious warehouse will accommodate plans to expand at the same fast pace that makes them a success. Congratulations Tennis and Track Company!

Salt Lake Motorcycle165 W 2100 S, SSL, UT 84115801-364-4191www.saltlakemoto.com

Salt Lake Motorcycle Company recently relocated to a prime spot on 2100 South in Downtown South Salt Lake, and they couldn’t be more thrilled. Salt Lake Motorcycle helps people customize and restore their motorcycles and find the most fashionable gear and stunning merchandise. The building features

three full roll-up doors that facilitate the cycles being outdoors on display or taken for a spin. The design includes reclaimed wood and recycled motorcycle parts. Owner Chris Aardema can’t stop raving about the great location and is excited about the tremendous foot traffic their new store is seeing. Salt Lake Motorcycle Co is a class act. Congratulations Salt Lake Motorcycle!

Best New Industrial Building: Tennis and Track Company

Best New Commercial Building: Salt Lake Motorcycle

Utah Children’s Theatre3605 S State St, SSL, UT 84115801-532-6000www.uctheatre.org

Utah Children’s Theatre is an icon in the Utah theatre market, which is really saying something. UCT is a non-profit dedicated to enriching children’s lives and futures through the performing arts – a perfect match for the SSL community. The company features live performances in an intimate 180-seat theatre, open to schools, field trips and the general public. They also offer theatre camps, classes and workshops for youth to develop their acting craft. James Parker, his four siblings and his parents, Tom and Joanne Parker, purchased and renovated the former Avalon Theatre on State Street, reviving its glory days. The latest addition is a retro soda fountain that is open before and after the performances so that patrons can enjoy a sweet treat. Congratulations Utah Children’s Theatre!

Best Place for Kids: Utah Children’s Theatre


Camp Bow Wow475 W 3600 S Ste A, SSL, UT 84115801-288-2275www.campbowwow.com/salt-lake-city

If you believe your pup deserves the best, you are in luck. South Salt Lake has the best pet camp in the valley, “paws down.” Camp Bow Wow provides our friends a space to play for the day or to stay overnight. Pet parents can watch their pups during their stay, as they provide live web cameras and post daily photos of every camper on Facebook. Camp Bow Wow also provides training, grooming services, and a rocking Halloween party each year. Owner Sharon Opfermann is one of the best friends a city could have, and one of the best friends your dog will ever make. She makes Camp Bow Wow South Salt Lake’s Best Place for Pets (and their people).

Best Place for Pets: Camp Bow Wow

SSL Urban Livability Department - Utility Box Art220 E Morris Ave, SSL, UT 84115801-464-6712www.sslc.com

We have great public art in our city. We now have 28 art wraps on utility boxes around the city that have been coordinated and installed by the Urban Livability Department. Their staff was so excited about putting art on every corner in the city that they decided to make one themselves. Together they attended a Paint Nite® event and each painted their own version of the ‘Firefly Me to the Moon’ piece. The utility box on the SW corner of 2100 South and 300 West now displays a montage of the Urban Livability Department’s paintings. Congratulations to the Urban Livability Department!

Best Creative Art: SSL Urban Livability Department

SRIL Art - God Likewww.srilart.com

Master artist Shae Peterson’s skills teeter between graffiti artist and street artist. This past fall he completed his largest solo project, on the corner of 3300 South and 300 West. The colossal 100 foot

‘God Like’ mural is simply breathtaking. People are slowing at one of South Salt Lake’s busiest intersections to catch a glimpse of this beautiful art work.

The awe-inspiring piece, painted entirely with spray paint, reminds us of the power of art. As we work to expand public art, this mural is truly a gift to the SSL community-something Shae was inspired to paint. Thank you, Shae Peterson, for sharing your talents and making the South Salt Lake community a brighter place! We are proud to honor your amazing mural as South Salt Lake’s Best Public Art.

Best Public Art: SRIL



Fresh Donut & Deli2699 S State St, SSL, UT 84115801-467-8322

The best donut in the valley can be found at Fresh Donut and Deli. There is a line out the door on State Street and 2700 South most every morning. The service is fast and the donuts are scrumptious. If you don’t believe us, just ask our South Salt Lake Police. Is it a coincidence that the city hall is just two blocks from their shop? But seriously, people from all around the valley tell us Fresh Donut and Deli is the best donut in the state, Congratulations Brenda and Wilson Le on Best Donut in South Salt Lake.

Golf the Round600 W 3300 S, SSL, UT 84119801-973-2345www.myteachingpro.com/golftheround/Home

When spring fever hits, the whole city is itching to get outside. The best place in South Salt Lake to get some sun, fun and a little exercise is Golf the Round. At 81 acres, Golf the Round is South Salt Lake’s largest open space. Golfers are sure to find solitude, beautiful views, and plenty of smiling people. The nine-hole, 2,800 yard, par-33 course is just the right level of challenge for all ages. The putting course, covered driving range, golf training center and golf pros can help you elevate your game. Golf the Round is home to Utah’s First Tee golf and character education program, helping kids find a lifetime sport while learning important life skills. Congratulations Golf the Round!

Best Donut: Fresh Donut & Deli

Best Recreation: Golf the Round

Sauté2825 S 200 E, SSL, UT 84115801-410-5651www.slcap.org/saute-program

Sauté catering finds its home at the Head Start kitchen in Central Park, which also happens to serve 4,000 meals a day to Head Start preschoolers across the valley. Sauté is led by Liz Guerrero and Hayden Seeley, who train people for the culinary field and give them their first job in catering. Many of the participants are parents of preschoolers in Head Start’s program. They strive for excellence and it shows – in the food, the décor and impeccable service. We love them so much, we use them for the State of the City luncheon and other city events. Congratulations Sauté for being the Best Catering in South Salt Lake.

Best Catering: Sauté

Cakes de Fleur235 W Plymouth Ave #2, SSL, UT 84115801-474-2253www.cakesdefleur.com

If you’re looking for the best sweet indulgence in town, Cakes de Fleur is there to help. This luxury bakery just off 300 West and tucked away in an industrial part of South Salt Lake makes cakes to order, or you can stop in and choose from their case of decadent cakes, cupcakes and cake candy pops ready to purchase. Laurlee Morrison makes everything from scratch – the batter, the buttercream frosting and the decorations. She uses all natural ingredients. Few other bakers insist on the level of quality that makes her baked goods superior to the competition. Congratulations Cakes de Fleur, Best Cake in South Salt Lake.

Best Cake: Cakes de Fleur

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Living Well withDiabetes WorkshopThursdays, May 26- June 309:30 a.m. - Noon A six-week course designed by Stanford University for adults age 60 and older who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems and get relief from their pain, fatigue, and other symptoms related to diabetes or pre-diabetes. Enhance your well-being by participating in the following activities:

• Meal Planning• Blood Sugar Monitoring and

A1C Levels• Exercise• Appropriate use of medications• Better Sleep• Relaxation • Effective Communication

with family, friends and health professionals

• How to evaluate new treatments

• Making goals and set action plans

For more information and to register, call the Columbus Senior Center 385-468-3340.

Oh Mai3425 S State St, SSL, UT 84115801-467-6882www.ohmaisandwich.com

Oh Mai! The tiny café on State Street has people lined up out the door for their delicious food. This South Salt Lake gem serves Vietnamese favorites such as Pho, Bahn Mi and Bun that are so good, you’ll be telling your friends about it. The price is right and the people watching is fabulous – everyone goes there. The location on South State Street was their first, and now owner Phuong Tran-Nguyen has expanded to locations in Holladay and Salt Lake City. But as usual, South Salt Lake was the first to share these delectable, exotic flavors with hungry restaurant goers. Congratulations Oh Mai, Best Lunch Spot in South Salt Lake.

Best Lunch Spot: Oh Mai

Town & Country Market2840 S Main St, SSL, UT 84115801-487-3132

Our pick for the Best Deli in South Salt Lake was an easy one. Town & Country Market is a South Salt Lake “go to” that has been open since the 1950s. Dennis and Loraine Michelson purchased the business in 1988 and have been making tasty lunches ever since. Town & Country Market has the biggest, tastiest sandwiches in the city and has a very friendly staff. They offer just about any sandwich and nearly any kind of chip. You can pick a few pieces of produce or groceries in their small market area, too. Their picnic tables look out on a quiet stretch of Main Street across the street from the SSL Police Station. Sitting there, eating a picnic lunch, it almost feels like you are back in a kinder, gentler time. Congratulations Town & Country Market, Best Deli in South Salt Lake.

Best Deli: Town & Country Market

Sweetaly Gelato465 E 3300 S, SSL, UT 84115801-300-5873www.sweetalygelato.com

Our winners for Best Dessert were just “born with it.” Francesco and Lisa Amendola make Sweetaly gelato the best, and they make it look like a piece of cake. If you want to make the best gelato, where should you start? First, be Italian. Second, learn to make it from Italian masters. Third, use only all natural ingredients – fresh milk and cream, fresh fruit, Italian chocolates and pistachios and

no added coloring. Fourth, have a few flavors that you would only find in Italy. Finally, make your store feel like you are stepping into a family-owned gelato shop in Italy. You can get a cup with a few different flavors, a gelato cake, or a very Italian lunch – a Panino Gelato – a sweet sandwich of bread and gelato. Delicioso! Congratulations Sweetaly on the Best Dessert in South Salt Lake!

Best Dessert: Sweetaly Gelato

Columbus Senior Community Health Fair Tuesday, April 199 a.m.Free health screenings and important health information for seniors. Participating organizations include:

• St. Mark’s Hospital• Salt Lake Regional Medical

Center• Moran Eye Center• Harmony Home Health and

Hospice• Relay Utah• Fortis College• Valley Behavioral Health• Salt Lake County Health

Department• Sanderson Center (Division of

Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

• Poison Control Center • Alzheimer’s Association• Utah State Low Vision

Services

AARP Smart Driving Course Friday, April 229 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (lunch break included)Learn safe driving practices for people 50 or older. Those who complete the program may receive a discount on their automobile insurance. Cost: $15 for AARP members with their card, or $20 for non-members. Call to reserve your place in this class. Bring your driver’s license.

How Keeping a Happy Heart – Keeps you Healthy Monday, April 2511 a.m. Presentation by Dr. John Heinerman, PhD., author of numerous books on nutrition and food therapy.

Computer Class:Power Point 2Thursday, April 289 a.m.


Columbus LibraryActivities2530 S. 500 E. 801-943-4636

Open Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Friday - Saturday10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sundays

For more information and programs visit slcolibrary.org

STE(a)M Challenge

Wednesdays4:30 p.m.This month, make a doodle bot, 360, telescope or a dripping crayon art. Complete the K’nex or Snap Circuit challenges.

Children's StorytimeFridays, 10:30 a.m.Stories, songs, and fun activities for children ages 2-5 years with a caring adult. Meet in the children's area.

Gracie the Read DogFridays, 11 a.m. Children take turns reading to Gracie the Read Dog from Intermountain Therapy Animals.

Tuesday Evening Book Group Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m.A book discussion group for adults in the senior center the second Tuesday of the month. Newcomers welcome. This month we will be discussing the book ‘Notorious RBG: the Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’ by Irin Carmon.

Heroes Adventure Club Drop-in Monday, April 18, 3:30 p.m.Activities and craft packed fun geared for guys!

Great Reads for GirlsTuesday, April 19, 7 p.m.A book discussion group for girls 8-12 years with mom or another caring adult.

3D Printing for the BeginnerThursday, April 21, 7 p.m.Take a look into the world of 3D printing, what it is, what you can make with it and how to print and the future of 3D printing.

Remember MomApril 25 – May 710 a.m. - 6 p.m.Children are invited to come to the Columbus Library and make a simple craft for their mom for Mother's Day.

Small Stories for Small HeroesMonday, April 25, 7 p.m.You don't have to be big to be big hearted and courageous. Small heroes and small actions are all that's needed to conquer bullying. The power lies in all of us. Through stories and audience participation, Wendy teaches important anti-bullying skills.

Book SourceWednesday, April 27, 10 a.m.This month’s informal book talk is about cookbooks.

South Salt LakeCity Council Meetings220 E. Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor

Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m.

South Salt LakePlanning CommissionMeetings220 E. Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor

Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m.

City of South Salt Lake Government BusinessKeeping 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: sslc.com/city-government/council-meetings

To receive a city council meeting agenda prior to each meeting, contact Paula at 801-464-6719 or [email protected]. Individuals may also ask to receive council meeting minutes in draft form as soon as three days following a city council meeting. 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. You can also watch the meetings from the UStream link on sslc.com.

Action ReportSouth Salt Lake City Council Meeting - March 9, 2016

APPOINTMENTSApproval of Council Member Mark Kindred to serve Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred Snowon the Central Valley Water Reclamation Board District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeApproved Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS1 A resolution autorizing forgiveness of the July 2009

interfund loan from the City's Capital ImprovementsFund to the City's Ambulance Service Fund and Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred Snowelimination of the 2009 Promissory Note District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeMoved to Unfinished Business on March 23 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

2 An ordinance granting final plat approval for theS-Line Townhomes Planned Unit Development andestablishing a Planned Unit Development Overlayover the existing East Streetcar Neighborhood Land Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred SnowUse District located at 2255 South 400 East District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeApproved: Ordinance No. 2016-03 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

3 A resolution approving the development agreementfor the S-Line Townhomes between the City of SouthSalt Lake and JF S-Line Townhomes, LLC and authorizingthe Mayor to sign the development agreement for the Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred SnowS-Line Townhome project District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeApproved: Resolution No. R2016-05 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

4 Amendment of the South Salt Lake Zoning Map fromCommercial Corridor, North District, CommercialGeneral, Light Industrial, and Transit OrientedDevelopment Overlay to Downtown and adoption ofthe Downtown South Salt Lake Land Use Ordinance andDesign Standards. The zoning encompasses the area Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred Snowfrom 2100 South to I-80 and from State Street to I-15 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeMoved to Unfinished Business on March 23 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

Action ReportSouth Salt Lake City Council Meeting - February 24, 2016

UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS1 Final plat approval and adoption of a PUD Overlay Zone

for a 32-lot planned unit development townhouseproject located at 2255 South 400 East. Application is Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred Snowmade by JF Capital Properties District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeMoved to Unfinished Business on March 9 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

2 Amendment to the General Plan Future Use Mapdesignation of the former Granite High School site,located at approximately 3305 South 500 East, fromNew Historical and Schools/Open Space to Master Plan.Application is made by Garbett Homes and Wasatch Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred SnowCommercial Management District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeApproved: Ordinance No. 2016-02 Aye Aye Nay Nay Aye Nay Aye

3 Amendment of the South Salt Lake Zoning Map fromCommercial Corridor, North District, CommercialGeneral, Light Industrial, and Transit OrientedDevelopment Overlay to Downtown and adoption ofthe Downtown South Salt Lake Land Use Ordinance andDesign Standards. The zoning encompasses the area Pender Rapp Beverly Mila Siwik Kindred Snowfrom 2100 South to I-80 and from State Stree to I-15 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 At-Large At-LargeMoved to Unfinished Business on March 9 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

NEW COUNCIL BUSINESS

Action ReportSouth Salt Lake City Council Special Meeting - March 21, 2016

Items for Vote:

1 Reconsideration of Ordinance 2016-02 Amendment to theGeneral Plan Future Use Map Designation of the formerGranite High School Site, located at approximately3305 South 500 East, from New Historical and Schools/Open Space to Master Plan. Application is made byGarbett Homes and Wasatch Commercial Management

ActionNo motion was made by the Council to reconsider the Mayor's veto, there was no vote taken.The Mayor's Veto Stands


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Columbus Library NewsRead 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - It seems impossible. Read 1,000 books to your child before Kindergarten! That’s too many! When do I have the time? They will never sit still for that many! It does seem like a lot of books, but it is positive and you can have a positive impact on your child’s future. KSL and the Salt Lake County Library System have gotten together to promote the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten national program.

One small step of reading a bedtime story to your child every day for five minutes is all it takes. It doesn’t matter if your child is still in the womb, 1-hour old, 1-year-old or older. The benefits are enormous. You are making memories that will last a lifetime and helping your child’s brain develop.

One book a day is 365 books a year and 1,095 books in 3 years. You will have read 1,000 books and your child will have developed a bigger, better vocabulary and learned so much from you. You can pick up a reading record at any of the Salt Lake County Libraries.

We eLearn - Does your 3-5 year-old feel left out when you are on your tablet or smart phone? We have a fun learning solution. The Columbus Library is one of four Salt Lake County Libraries lending out a new learning tablet. There are five different tablets available. Each tablet checks out for one week and has 10 apps with games like Wonder Bunny Alphabet Race and Monkey Preschool Explorers. The tablets do not have to be connected to the internet, and come in a sturdy, gorilla proof case. Come by and check them out!

South Salt Lake Spring Cleanup - Boxed, Bundled & Bagged ProgramThe snow is melting and our Public Works department is turning their attention back to spring cleanup, road repair and construction projects. They are always striving to make our community clean, safe, and beautiful.

Citywide bulky waste cleanup is held each year in the spring and fall. It is a convenient way for residents to keep their homes and yards clean and tidy. Residents may place boxed, bundled or bagged items, as well as properly prepared appliances and furniture, curbside for pickup.

Ace Recycling and Disposal, the City’s garbage and recycling contractor, will be collecting bulky waste items during the first two weeks of May. Properly prepared items must be placed on the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. The pickup schedule will be posted on your garbage can or door in advance.

To ensure easy and safe pickup, all waste items must be within easy reach of the disposal trucks. Do not park a car in front of your pile or obstruct the pile in any way. All items must be cut or broken down to a five-foot length or smaller and must not weigh more than 75 pounds.

Acceptable items include yard waste, certain appliances, and furniture.

Prohibited items include construction or demolition debris, grass clippings, household garbage, and hazardous materials – including Freon found in some older refrigerators and cooling appliances.

The South Salt Lake Public Works Department is available to assist with any questions by calling801-483-6045 or you can visit the Public Works page at sslc.com.

On March 3rd, we celebrated another new business in the City - Cole Holland College at their grand opening and ribbon cutting. We joined the Mayor, residents, colleagues and business owners for the “Best of South Salt Lake” awards luncheon and State of the City address on March 16th.

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The Chamber’s outstanding committees continue to support our efforts with great programs and volunteer spirit: Ambassadors, Business Education, Economic Development, Golf Tournament, and Women in Business. Join one! Contact Natausha at 801-466-3377 to learn more.

Lunch withMayor Cherie WoodFriday, April 29, 201611:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.$35Must RSVP in advancesslchamber.com

2nd Annual South Salt Lake Police Appreciation Banquet

Detective Chase Hermansen (center) with Chief Jack Carruth and Deputy Chief Dwayne Ruth - Medal of Bravery awarded to employees or citizens who courageously distinguish themselves under circumstances which pose an imminent threat to their own lives for the purpose of apprehending or preventing the escape of any person who committed an act which may have exposed any person to death or serious injury.

Officer Chad Leetham (center) with Chief Jack Carruth and Deputy Chief Dwayne Ruth - Lifesaving Medal awarded to an individual who performed a rescue or attempted rescue at the risk of his or her own life, and demonstrates extreme and heroic actions.

Officer Justin Jones, Sergeant Matthew Oehler, Officer Andy Pham, Detective Jarom Fano with Chief Jack Carruth and Deputy Chief Dwayne Ruth - Blue Knight Medal awarded to a peace officer(s) whose meritorious or outstanding acts demonstrate a true example of police professionalism under stressful or diverse conditions, or acts of noble or humane character.

Chamber Update

On April 29, the Women in Business Committee will host their annual “Lunch with the Mayor.” Get to know more about the city’s goals and future by having a small group discussion with Mayor Cherie Wood while enjoying the company of other residents and business owners. Seating is limited - please RSVP by visiting sslchamber.com.

Granite High Development DebateOn February 24, 2016 South Salt Lake City Council approved, by a 4 to 3 vote, the proposal from Wasatch Properties and Garbett Homes to allow redevelopment of the Granite High property. The approved Ordinance No. 2016-02 allows a change to the future land use map from “new historical and future park” to “master plan mixed use” so the developer could continue planning for a development with homes, a large commercial parcel where Walmart has discussed locating, and green space. This approval came after months of debate and significant public input at city council and planning commission meetings. Mayor Cherie Wood issued a veto to the ordinance on March 10, 2016, outlining her objections to the proposal and process. In her veto, she stated her possible support of a mixed use project on the site, but under conditions that ensured a better outcome and process. These conditions include a full discussion with Granite School District, who has been distantly involved, stronger commitment to the open space proposal from both sides, greater detail about the retail development, and more discussion on how the legacy of Granite High will be respected in the redevelopment. A special meeting was held on March 21, 2016 where additional discussion took place. The meeting was adjourned with no motion to reconsider. Mayor Wood's Veto of Ordinance No.2016-02 stands. This issue is likely to continue to be discussed at future Council meetings, and citizen participation is welcome.

South Salt Lake presents:

Senior Ball

Fabulous 50's Senior BallFriday, April 15, 2016

5-7 p.m. Columbus Center

2531 S. 400 E.

Enjoy free dancing, bingo, photos, and light refreshments while you listen to the sounds of “Mixed Nuts”.

Dress is casual, formal,or 50's attire.

For more information, call 801-412-3217

Game NightMother & Son

Friday, May 6, 2016 6-8:30 p.m.

Central Park Ball Field2797 S. 200 E.

Fee: $4 per pair, $1 for each additional son

Mothers and sons of all ages are welcome!

Enjoy music, competition, games, refreshments, pictures, entertainment, activities and lots of fun. Photos will be available for a nominal fee.

Wear your favorite sports team attire and compete as a team in avariety of outdoor activities.

For more information, contact Myrna Clark801-483-6076 or at [email protected]

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