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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 8-11, 2020 A-7 The Park Record In Memory... Sandra Elaine Walsby Kesselman November 29, 1936 - July 18, 2020 Sandy was born on November 29, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey. She resided there with her parents Lou and Sally, her younger brother Alan, and her Aunt Clarise until the family moved to Los Angeles, California. Sandy attended North Hollywood High School and later went on to attend UC Berkeley. She became a beloved and respected teacher with a long and successful career. She worked in a variety of schools in the inner city of Los Angeles, Jewish day schools, and finally at the distinguished Buckley School before her retirement. She was a mother who encouraged the creativity and achievements of her own children. Sandy was ahead of her time, campaigning for the right to equal opportunity and justice for all ethnicities, races, and religions. Sandy learned to speak fluent Spanish as an adult simply to become a better teacher. She was a political activist who worked with the Los Angeles Teachers Union as well as various Temples throughout the city. Sandy was a free spirit; never afraid to express her opinions and beliefs no matter where she was. She was an avid reader and a published poet. She loved to dance -- especially Improvisational dance in Venice, CA -- despite the vigorous objections of her children. In her later years, she bravely traveled alone through Ireland and parts of Europe purely for adventure. She is survived by her dedicated husband, Jerry Pawl, 89 years young. Sandy is also survived by her four children through her former husband, Jack Kesselman (deceased). She was proud of her three sons and one daughter. Beth Elliott, (married to John), is a classical musician and violist. David Kesselman, (married to Angela) is a commercial airline pilot. Josh Kesselman (married to Hallie) is a Hollywood producer and manager. Jonathan Kesselman, (married to Suzanne) is a screenwriter, film director, and college professor. Sandy is also survived by her grandchildren Cole, Jorge, and Michael. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the non-profit Kadima Conservatory of Music for “The Sandy Kesselman Award”, (SKA) which will be providing music scholarships for low income families in Los Angeles. The SKA is given in the spirit of providing equal access to opportunity for all. Sandy passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her family in Salt Lake City. SLC protesters face charges with potential life sentence They are accused of splashing paint, smashing windows LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Some Black Lives Matter protesters in Salt Lake City could face up to life in prison if they’re convicted of splashing red paint and smashing windows during a protest, a potential punishment that stands out among demonstrators arrested around the country and one that critics say doesn’t fit the alleged crime. The felony criminal mischief charges are more serious because they carry a gang enhancement. Prosecutors said Wednesday that’s justified because the protesters worked together to cause thousands of dollars in damage, but watchdogs called the use of the 1990s-era law troubling, especially in the context of criminal justice reform and minority communities. “This is so far beyond just the enforcement of the law, it feels retaliatory,” said Madalena McNeil, who is facing a potential life sentence over felony criminal mischief and riot charges. Charging documents say she bought red paint at a Home Depot before the July 9 demonstration sparked by a fatal police shooting ruling. She later yelled at and shifted her weight as if to slam into police during the demonstration, charges state. “It’s really frus- trating and scary ... I just feel so much concern for what this means for the right to protest in general.” The charges have Democratic leaders at odds in Salt Lake City, the liberal-leaning capital of conservative Utah, with the top county prosecutor arguing vandalism crossed a line and the mayor calling the charges too extreme. The potential life sentence stands out as harsh punishment even among other people facing felony charges stemming from protests around the country. In Portland, Oregon, for instance, a 32-year-old man is facing up to 20 years on an arson charge alleging he broke into a building that houses the police headquarters and set an office on fire. The Utah demonstrators are unlikely to serve prison time, said Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill. Though they’d get at least five years if convicted as charged, criminal cases often end with a plea to lesser counts. “I don’t think anyone is going to be going to prison on this,” he said. Gill is a generally reform-minded Democrat who said he has participated in Black Lives Matter protests himself and declined to charge dozens of protesters accused of curfew violations. Still, he argued “there’s some people who want to engage in protest, but they want to be absolved of absolved of any behavior,” he said. “This is not about protest, this is about people who are engaging in criminal conduct.” But for the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah, invoking a law aimed at street gangs in troubling, especially against demonstrators of color. “You are calling participants in a protest gang members,” said attorney Jason Groth. And there are other side effects to criminal charges, he said. McNeil tweeted Thursday she was asked resign from her job in the nonprofit sector and all the defendants have to post $50,000 bail to get out of jail. “This is the highest degree felony. This is usually reserved for murders and rapists,” said attorney Brent Huff, who represents co-defendant Madison Alleman. Another defense attorney Jesse Nix, who represents protester Viviane Turman, questioned whether Gill should have filed charges involving his own office. “No one should get life in prison for putting paint on a building,” he said. Gill countered that short staffing during the coronavirus pandemic necessitated that but others will handle the case going forward. More than 30 people have been charged with various crimes in Salt Lake County since the national wave of protests over George Floyd’s death began in late May. Similar first-degree felony counts have also been filed against people accused of flipping and burning a police car May 30. “We have to have some agreement of what constitutes protected First Amendment speech,” Gill said. “When you cross that threshold, should you be held accountable or not?” “We got a lot of feedback from stakeholders that weren’t comfortable with that, and so we are willing to adjust and provide a more strict recommendation,” state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn told reporters. Herbert also announced that the process for implementing mask mandates on the local level will be further streamlined and no longer require state approval. The Republican governor said more people have been wearing masks voluntarily, but he would still consider a statewide mandate if Utah experiences another a spike in cases. Mandatory mask orders are currently in place in Salt Lake, Summit and Grand counties, as well as the cities of Logan and Springdale. Last week, Utah reached a goal Herbert set to get the state’s rolling weekly average to 500 new cases a day by Aug. 1. Herbert on Thursday urged Utah residents to continue social distancing and wearing face coverings to reach a new goal of 400 new cases a day by Sept. 1. The state had a weekly average of 449 cases on Thursday. “I appreciate the good effort,” Herbert said. “It’s helped us turn the tide on the case rates. But I believe we actually can do better, and we need to do better.” Dunn said she’s feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the recent decline in new cases, but she noted the entire state has been experiencing a simultaneous drop-off in testing demand. She added that health officials aren’t exactly sure what is causing the drop in demand, but she said anyone who is a close contact of a confirmed case should get tested to prevent the spread of the virus. Herbert also urged people to continue working together and not be distracted by “the shrill voices” who criticize virus-related restrictions and claim that COVID-19 is a hoax. Herbert’s comments come after several hundred people held an anti-mask protest in Utah County on Wednesday, arguing that mask mandates curtail civil liberties. Modified quarantine no longer recommended for Utah schools Educators opposed allowing exposed students to attend SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press/Report for America SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will no longer recommend that schools allow students who have been exposed to COVID-19 to come to class following pushback from doctors and educators, state officials said Thursday. The state issued a new recommendation Thursday that any student or teacher who has come into close contact with a confirmed case should quarantine at home for 14 days. The change in guidelines comes one week after Gov. 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