Musical “Through Emma’s Eyes”

April 30, 2008 by Baker.

Local Rose Park resident Chelsea Woodruff is directing a new musical “Through Emma’s Eyes”.  The musical pays tribute to Emma Hale Smith Bidamon.  A fundraising dinner with a live auction and silent auction will be held on May 31, 2008 from 6-8PM at the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (250 N 1950 W Salt Lake City, UT 84116). Tickets are available through the musical’s website for $5 per person.  Public auditions are being held on June 20th and 21st, with the times to be determined. The performance will be at Northwest Middle School on November 7th, 8th, and 10th.

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Newman News–April 29th

April 30, 2008 by Baker.

 

No After-School Program on May 2

Due to a shortage of group leaders on May 2 (U of U graduation), we will not hold the After-School Program on Friday, May 2. All students will be dismissed to go home at 2:20 p.m.

 

Kindergarten Registration

Registration/Parent Orientation for next year’s kindergarten students will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 2:45 p.m. Parents should bring a copy of the birth certificate and immunization records. Children must be 5 years old on/by September 1, 2008.

Please pass this information on to your neighbors who have children ready to start kindergarten but do not have children currently attending Newman.

 

Reading Road to Success

Thank you for all the parental support to encourage your children to read at least 20 minutes each day at home. We will conclude this year’s reading program with a drawing for some bicycles and other prizes on Friday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. Parents are invited to enjoy the excitement.

 

Memorial Day Weekend School Schedule

Please note the May calendar for the school schedule May 22-26.

Thursday, May 22 Short Day (12:40 p.m.)

Friday, May 23 No School- Emerg. Day

Monday, May 26 No School- Memorial Day

 

Help Needed!

 Our School Community Council (SCC) and PTA need parents to serve in these organizations to help make decisions that impact your students. PTA participants meet once each month to help plan events and programs to support the school. If you are interested in participating in the PTA, please contact Brenda Wall, 596-8208.

Parents who express an interest in serving on the SCC may contact Mr. Ruesch, 578-8537 or Mrs. Kristina Bailey, 595-0572. Those interested will then be voted upon on May 28 at 4:00 p.m. during the final SCC meeting of the school year.

 

 

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Spring Art Classes

April 16, 2008 by Baker.

YouthCity Artways Spring Art Classes Begin April 21 YouthCity Artways is Salt Lake City’s arts education program.  We offer affordable, high-caliber introductory art classes at locations across Salt Lake City.  Classes are held weekly and are either free or $10 for the six week session (all materials & supplies are included).    

Several available classes of note are:

• Adult Ceramics at the Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center: Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. OR Saturday at 10 a.m.
• 4-6^th Grade Guitar at Northwest Multipurpose Center: Tue. & Thu. at 4 p.m.
• 7-9^th Grade Guitar at Northwest Multipurpose Center: Tue. & Thu. at 5 p.m.
• Parent & Child Art 18 mo.-3yr at Central City Rec. Center: Wed. at 11:30
• Parent & Child Art 3.5-5yr at Central City Rec. Center: Tue. at 9:30
• Parent & Child Music 18mo.-3yr at Central City Rec. Center: Tue. OR Wed. at 9:30

Many other classes still have space available.  You can view the details for our Late Spring 2008 classes by downloading our Class Schedule & Registration Form. (35k PDF file. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat installed, it can be downloaded here for free.)  To find out availability, call the library where the class is held or call 535-6500.Please check YouthCityArtways.org or call us at (801) 535-6500 for the latest class information. Thanks!

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Current Real Estate Report

April 15, 2008 by Baker.

 According to the Wasatch Front Regional Multiple Listing Service, 22 homes were sold during the month of March 2008 in the 84116 Zip Code (comprising an area that includes all of Rose Park to the Davis County line, South to an area not far from North Temple).  This number is nearly double the results for the month of February.

The price range of sold homes during March in the Rose Park area was from $93,000 for a condo to $268,000 for a 5-bedroom, 2-bath home near the Day-Riverside library.

The best mortgage rates ranged from about 5.25% to 6.0%, trending downwards and slightly lower, overall, than the previous month.

Housing inventory in the 84116 Zip Code include 97 properties currently for sale, 29 of those under contract with buyers as of 4/15/2008.

Overall, prices have stabilized, foreclosures are much fewer, and demand for home-buying is back up significantly over the previous few months.

Housing Report by Kelton Baker GRI , Realtor,  Rose Park area specialist.   (801)-243-1220 rosepark@keltonbaker.com

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Hazardous Waste Collection

April 15, 2008 by Baker.

On the fourth Thursday of the month, April through September, 7-10 am , the Salt Lake Valley Health Department  will be holding a household hazardous waste community collection at Sugarhouse Park, by the Garden Center, 2100S 1602 E.  (NE corner of the park, West of Highland HS) As usual, the event will accept waste from your home, including but not limited to waste oil, gas, antifreeze, pesticides, transmission fluid, batteries, fluorescent light tubes, and paint.  There is no charge for you to have these and other chemicals properly dispose of at the event.   

In addition, this year our police department will be at the event to collect any prescription drugs that you need to get out of your medicine chest.  You may bring in any over the counter or prescription medications you no longer need for proper disposal. 

 

Update: The fourth Thursday in July is a holiday.  There will no be an event that day, so as a consequence there will not be a collection in Salt Lake City in July.

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Newman News

April 14, 2008 by Baker.

Pre-Kindergarten Registration

Dates: April 24, April 25, April 28, May 15

Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: SLCSD Office- 440 E 100 S

In order to register, the child must be 4 years old by Sept. 2, 2008.
Please bring: Original Birth Certificate

Immunization Records

2007 Tax Forms (sliding scale tuition)

Proof of residency (util. bill, etc.)

$15 non-refundable registration fee

Questions: Call 578-8287

 

Parking Lot Safety

The front of the school is very busy in the morning and afternoon. Please be especially careful at these times. Watch out for children crossing the driveways, do not drive onto the sidewalks, and please do not use a cell phone during these times so that you can concentrate on keeping our children safe. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Free Mobile Health Clinic

When: Thursday, April 17,

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Mexican Consulate, 155 S 300 W

This clinic is for individuals and familias who do not have medical or health insurance

Contact: Marcela Lopez, 487-4145

 

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Community Council Agenda– May 7

April 14, 2008 by Baker.

 AGENDA – Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.

Conducting: Chris Knoles

Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance

1. City Council Issues – Carlton Christensen 10 min.

2. Crime Report – Detective Sturzenegger 15 min.

Lock Bumping – Tammie Nigh, Mobile Watch Coordinator

3. City/Community Issues – Michael Stott 10 min.

Community Liaison with the Mayor

4. Salt Lake * Tooele Applied Technology College – Jan Dalby 10 min.

Jan will share a little more about the Rose Park Campus and courses.

5. Chevron – Dan Johnson 10 min.

6. Legislative Update – Jen Seelig 10 min

7. Elections to the Board

One position is available. One person (Logan Sisam) has identified himself to the board as being interested in serving on the board. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.

8. Neighbor to Neighbor – 10 min.

 

 

NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 6:30 p.m.

Glen Larsen will be conducting.

 

Please invite your neighbors to attend our meeting.

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

Item 1 “Community Garden” by Scott Steenblik (359-0354)

A very complete “Garden Calendar” is available from Scott. You can plant in nearly any space in your yard and harvest fresh vegetables that will delight you. If you do not feel able to take care of a home garden, join us in the Community Garden once or twice a week and take home the veggies that are ready for harvest. Everyone is welcome.

Don’t be confused by the Eco Garden that is planted next to the library. They are on the west side of the river and we are on the east.

 

Rose Park Community Gardens 877 N Cornell Street (1525 W)

Wednesday’s 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday’s 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

 

Item 2 Stay in touch!

We have established a Rose Park Community e-mail system. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Ron Jarrett by phone at – 595-6259 or by e-mail at - r.jarrett@comcast.net

 

Item 3

This Is The Place Heritage Park invites the Rose Park Community to be part of the 2008 season of fun. Events for May, June and July include:

May 2^nd & 3^rd Grand Opening! The biggest opening weekend in the history of the Park.

May 24^th & 26^th Memorial Day Celebration: live music, entertainment and an Artisan Fair. June 14^th Flag Day Celebration: along with Fort Douglas, celebrate the US Military.

July 4^th & 5^th Liberty Days: mini rodeo, relay races, old-time baseball game and more.

July 12^th Family Fun Day: the Park is FREE today.

July 24^th- 26^th Pioneer Heritage Days: games, parade, and a watermelon eating contest.

 

Item 4

Transportation Security Administration is now hiring for the Salt Lake International Airport. Full-time and Part-time shifts are available. Good pay and benefits. Apply online at http://tsajobs.com or by phone at 1-800-887-1895. They are very interested in hiring people from the Rose Park area. Share this information with your family, friends and neighbors.

 

Item 5

Rose Park Neighborhood Cleanup Program

Residents living between Redwood Road and 1200 W, north of 600 N have a cleanup week beginning May 12, 2008. Residents living between 1200 W and I-15, north of 600 N have a cleanup week beginning May 19, 2008. If you are late in putting out your trash or decide to add more after your street has been cleaned, you may have to pay a fee for the second pickup. You should have received a mailer with instructions, but if you have questions call 535-6999.

 

 

Item 6 Crime Report

Each month the Salt Lake City Police department prepares a report of all Community Council areas. You can locate this report on the Salt Lake City Police web site by going to: slcgov.com/police/crimestats/crimestatshome.htm

During March 2008 the overall count of reported crimes for our community went up by 9 incidents. Specifically it went down for auto thefts to 6 (this includes 3 cars that were found in are area but necessarily stolen from it), burglary went from 4 to 14, damaged property reports went from 10 to 21. This number includes damage to businesses, homes, cars and graffiti damage. Other areas may have dropped or added one or two reported incidents.

We watch these reports and take note of the areas where they are occurring. You can do the same by coming to our meetings and getting a copy of these reports or by going on line. It is important to stay current on the things happening in our area and to be watchful in your neighborhoods. More information will be coming to you shortly on how to be more involved in our community crime prevention through our Neighborhood Watch program and Mobil Watch. Attend our May Community Council meeting and learn about Lock Bumping.

 

Item 7

“Blueprint Jordan River”

Mayor Becker is inviting everyone to become involved in some workshop meetings concerning the master plan development for the Jordan River. All 15 municipalities and three counties along the river are participating. There will be a meeting at the Day Riverside Library on Thursday, May 8^th at 6:00 p.m.

You are asked to RSVP to Mary at 801-303-1459 or mdavies@envisionutah.org by the day before the workshop so sufficient materials and refreshments can be planned. If you are unable to attend the workshop but still want to share your opinion, please go to www.blueprint.slco.org starting May 1^st to complete the same survey that will be used at the workshop.

 

 

Contact Information

Ron Jarrett

Rose Park Community Council Chair 595-6259 r.jarrett@comcast.net

Michael Stott

Community Liaison with the Mayor’s office michael.stott@slcgov.com

Carlton Christensen

City Council Representative carlton.christensen@slcgov.com

Detective Joseph Sturzenegger

Salt Lake City Police 799-3312 joseph.sturzenegger@slcgov.comm

Graffiti Removal Hotline 972-7885

 

 

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Saturday Morning with the Mayor

April 6, 2008 by Baker.

 Join us at Jordan Park for a Saturday Morning with Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker. Let the Mayor know what’s on your mind or just drop by to say hello. After the discussion, we will join the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center’s Earth Day project at the Bend-in-the-River, just south of Jordan Park.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Saturday Morning with the Mayor 9:00 a.m.

Jordan Park – Large Bowery

1060 South 900 West

Earth Day Service Project 10:00 a.m.

Bend-in-the-River

1030 W Fremont Ave. (1100 S)

Bring your gloves and a shovel!

People with  disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend this event. Accommodations may include alternate formats,interpreters, and other auxiliary aids. This meeting location is accessible. For questions, requests, or additional information, please contact Michael Stott at 535-7976, TDD 535-6021

 

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Neighborhood Cleanup Day

April 3, 2008 by Baker.

 The annual city neighborhood cleanup program will begin in May. They will cover the area from 1-15 to 1200 West beginning May 19 and from 1200 West to Redwood Road beginning May 12. As in the past, please keep your green material separated from the rest of the items. Do not place anything on the curb earlier than 10 days prior to these dates. Report all illegal dumping to 313-6641 or 535-6999. Please give license plate num­ber, color and make of vehicle, if possible, Hazardous waste should be taken to Jordan Park on the fourth Thursday, April-September 7:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. This includes old paint cans, aerosols, garden sprays, etc.

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FrontRunner’s Opening Day

April 3, 2008 by Baker.

  FrontRunner’s opening day is April 26 and its regular schedule begins April 28. Some TRAX schedules are changing that same weekend. Check out UTA’s website for more information.

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