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WASATCH JR. HIGH STUDENTS USE 3D PRINTER TO MAKE AND DONATE PROSTHETIC DEVICES By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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or many teachers, the class time between semesters is hard to fill with meaningful lessons. Ben Torgerson, a science teacher at Wasatch Jr. High, used the time to teach his students to make prosthetic devices on a 3D printer and then donated them to people in need. Torgerson found the project in 2016 through a nonprofit called e-NABLE that networks people who need prosthetics with people who can print them on their personal 3D printers. Torgerson owned a small 3D printer and wanted to work on the project with his son. “I decided to print some parts for hands on my small personal printer to see if it was even a possibility,” Torgerson said. When it worked, he got excited thinking about how to use this project as a teaching tool for his students. “I saw this as a really good way to get my students involved in doing something with their science skills and knowledge. I wanted to show them that science could be used to do good in the world, and that no matter your age you can help others,” Torgerson said. The e-NABLE site provides willing donors with the specs needed for the devices. “A typical prosthetic for a kid costs $10,000 after insurance has paid their part. Then, as the child grows, he or she needs a new one. It’s very costly. People who go through the e-NABLE program get prosthetics donated for free. It’s life-changing,” said Torgerson. Torgerson saw the potential to do more good if he had access to a bigger printer. So he tried a fundraiser. “I went on the Donors Choose website where teachers can set up funding campaigns for their classrooms. I set one up for a printer that would allow a larger print volume and sent the call out to parents at 9:30 at night. By noon the next day, the donation request was filled,” Torgerson said. Torgerson was able to buy a $400 3D printer that is now owned by the school. When more people wanted to donate, Torgerson set up another campaign, this time for the plastic filament the 3D printer uses as its medium. The kids were so excited about the project that Torgerson looked into local chapters of e-NABLE. When he found out there weren’t any, he started one at the school. As far as Torgerson knows, it’s the only chapter in the Intermountain West. Torgerson’s fellow teachers took notice of the good he was doing. Principal John Anderson, who approved the Do-
A science student in Ben Torgerson’s class at Wasatch Jr. High follows instructions to assemble a prosthetic hand that was printed on the class’s 3D printer. (Photo courtesy Ben Torgerson)
nors Choose requests, was very supportive. Mindy Wallace, an English teacher at the school, was impressed with his real-world application approach. “Many teachers have to get creative and write grants to help fund classroom projects. But what I really loved about Mr. Torgerson’s project is that it provides students with a meaningful service component that goes beyond the classroom,” Wallace said. With the higher-volume printer and enough funds for filaments, Torgerson’s students kept churning out the parts. “The science is all open source (free online) to print out the specs. So we recently printed parts for 42 hands. The students assembled them and then donated them,” Torgerson said. It turns out assembling a prosthetic hand is an ideal teach-
ing tool for standard curriculum. “It was a great way to teach science vocabulary, anatomy and the way that joints and tendons work together to make a hand move,” Torgerson said. Torgerson sees this initial exposure to 3D printing and scientific philanthropy as something that can be of real use to his students in their future careers. “These projects bridge the gap between science and technology. There really isn’t a place for 3D printing yet in the science curriculum, but it is an up and coming force in science. Companies in Utah are working on 3D printing human cells and implants. And parents are happy to get their kids involved in something extra and expose them to this technology,” Torgerson said. For more information, see enablingthefuture.org or donorschoose.org. l
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Community comes together to help keep beloved local store open By Lindsey Baxter | l.baxter@mycityjournals.com
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hroughout the months of December and January, the community came together to support business owner Pawitt Numnuan. Although many have come to support him and his store, Top It Frozen Yogurt located at 4379 South Holladay Boulevard, the organization Friend-2-Friend put together a major effort to keep the store up and running. Numnuan’s wife, Sokha, unexpectedly fell into a coma forcing Pawitt to work all day and then go to the hospital to be with her. However, due to the late hours he was at the hospital, he could never speak with the doctors. As the community heard about his ordeal and struggles, they stepped up to help him. Top It Frozen Yogurt is not just a great spot to grab frozen yogurt, but it is also a great place to grab some curry or noodles. As Numnuan used to own a restaurant that sold the curry, many people still wanted to be able to get his famous curry, so he includes it here. “Numnuan wakes up early to make the curry fresh every day and it is a big hit for locals,” Jen Wunderli said. Taygin Dehart, a senior at Olympus High School, is the president of the Friend-2-Friend organization—a nonprofit organization that runs out of Olympus High School with participants from Skyline High School and their feeder middle schools. “There is like 250 of us and we usually invite the community to come out and serve with us,” she said. “We do an evening of service every year but this is the first year it’s been here.” “It has been great to be able to do service right here in our own community and see how it is helping, especially with such an unexpected event,” Dehart said. Brooklyn Randle, another senior at Olympus High School and a member of Friend-2-Friend, said, “Having come here with my family over the years, it is so nice to really help him. This really is the meaning of community service and I am so grateful to be able to help the store and the sweet owner.” Wunderli, director of Friend-2-Friend, a nonprofit 501c3 for five years now, said, “These kids are just amazing; they get so much done so quickly it’s just unbelievable. Numnuan is such a kind man and has always helped the community in any way he can. This has been great to see the community at large come together to help in the store during the day so that he can go and see his wife during the time the doctors are there.”
Store owner, Pawitt Numnuan, teaching Jen Wunderli how to use the machines. (Lindsey Baxter/City Journals)
Wunderli set up a schedule for volunteers to come to help out in the store and works with people from Friend-2-Friend, local friends, local ward members from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the community to keep the store open. They will continue to help in the store as needed through February as well. If you would like to help, contact Wunderli at wunderlijen@gmail.com. Two other volunteers, Charlie and Rosemary Rowe, showed up to help Numnuan in the store and said they love being able to help such wonderful people and that it is nice to help give back to their own community. If you would like to help, an account has been set up at US Bank, 1998 E. 4800 S., Holladay. To donate, just mention Sokha and Pawitt with Top It Frozen Yogurt Fund. l
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Volunteers with store Owner, from left to right: Pawitt Numnuan, Jen Wunderli, Taygin Dehart, Brooklyn Randle, Rosemary and Charlie Rowe. (Lindsey Baxter/City Journals)
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SLC’s Young Professionals hosts first annual speed-friend event By Lindsey Baxter | l.baxter@mycityjournals.com
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he Young Professionals of Salt Lake City (YPSLC) is a strong community that continues to show support and a heart of service, connect people and help people put roots in Salt Lake City and surrounding cities. Friday Jan. 4 was a special event held at the Impact Hub in downtown Salt Lake City. The event was one of a kind and the first event the YPSLC has provided for its members and new people looking to meet new friends. Nchopi Nwokoma, the president for over four years, and Alex Watson, a previous board member, looked for ways to refresh their friends lists. This led to the idea of speed-dating, but for friends. “The diversity of people here is my favorite part of the evening so far,” Nwokoma says. Scott Jackson, a first-time event goer, said, “Over time my friends have moved away, gotten married and are having families, and I needed an excuse to meet new people without church. I heard about it through Meetup from a couple of friends and I’ve never done anything like this before and was scrolling through the events and saw this and thought it would be a good way to meet people. I am part of the group
Young Professionals of Salt Lake City on Meetup.” Jackson said it has a really good turnout and was excited to see how the event would play out as the night continued on. Carrie Minerich and Jayme Weber met during the event, which was a first-time event for both of them. “We made connections and even if it was a small amount out of the whole group, that was the whole point,” Minerich said. Both Minerich and Weber said they will be looking for upcoming events by the YPSLC. “We go out and volunteer in the community,” Nwokoma said. “We really want people who move here to connect them and give back to the community whether it’s by planting a tree or building that roof.” Nwokoma said YPSLC, who also raises money for nonprofits, wants to attract and retain young professionals to Salt Lake City and Utah, even transplants who “moved here reluctantly for a job.” “We are going to show you that this is an amazing place to live, we are going to connect you with new friends, we are going to connect you with community leaders so now you have mentors in the community,
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nity in the sense that you have given back, we think you’ll be more likely to stay here.” If you are interested in getting to know more about the YPSLC, visit their website at www.ypslc.com and feel free to get involved in any of the events coming up to get to know more people in your area. l
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Beckie Rock shares her family talent through plein air art By Lindsey Baxter | l.baxter@mycityjournals.com
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eckie Rock grew up in Utah surrounded by a family that loved art. You may even say it was instilled in her from birth. She learned most of her art abilities from her mom and sister while learning from some classes as well. She has always had a passion for art and her inspiration is her sister, Bonnie Posselli, a renowned Utah artist. Rock’s mother started to really dive into art after her children were grown, and then Rock followed in her mother’s footsteps, finding her artistic desire after her own children were grown. The Holladay Arts Council recently named Rock its February Artist of the Month.
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Rock’s favorite piece of work is “Rush Hour in Scipio,” as it brings back great memories of the old days. She loves making art that is of the older days to bring memories reports shows clearly how the traditional out in people. Rock paints with oil paints and ways of selling homes have become can paint from a picture or from being outside and painting plein air. Plein air is when the today’s market. In answer to this issue, industry artist is outside with their paints and paints insiders have prepared a free special what they see. Rock loves to paint nature and has visited numerous locations around Utah to paint this way. “Plein Air Utah was created by artists to ing in Midway, one of Utah’s most beautiful promote the method by giving participants rural areas, with instruction from Utah’s top the opportunity to experience plein air paint- professional plein air painters. I was so happy to be a part of the planning and even happier to be part of the learning,” Rock said. Rock prefers to stay behind the scenes in the Utah art scene. She designs and maintains several artists’ websites and loves to volunteer her time for the Plein Air Painters of Utah and the Holladay Arts Council. Rock was the one who suggested bringing the Plein Air Holladay event back to Holladay last October; it was a great event with over 20+ artists participating. “It was so much fun to rub shoulders with other artists and see their interpretations of the familiar places in Holladay that I love. I’m excited that the Holladay Arts Council has decided to do it again in 2019,” Rock said.
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Rock has a very modest demeanor about her talent and was a bit hesitant to receive this award. She has so much respect for art and artists alike. She likes to create art to trade with other artists to fill her home with a variety of art talent. Rock has a beautiful gallery of her and other local artists’ work, and it is obvious that she has a true love of art. Rock is a happy woman with a true desire to create art that brings back memories. She loves spending time outside painting. She is extremely humbled to have earned Holladay’s Artist of the Month. Although Rock doesn’t have a website, she is available through email at beckierock@gmail.com To nominate an Artist of the Month, email holladayartscouncil@gmail.com. l
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Valentine’s Day ideas By Michelynne McGuire | m.mcguire@mycityjournals.com
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if they are married to a member who is at least 60. It’s open to seniors living in all areas. There is a workout facility, classes offered and even a café serving generous portions at good prices. Their Valentine’s Day event, a ballroom dance Valentine’s party, will take place on Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Come join in the dance and fun and celebrate “love day” with good music provided by the ballroom dance class and enjoy light refreshments. And on Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. Valentine’s entertainment will be provided by the non-profit organization Heart and Soul. For savvy savers: Bowling at All Star Bowling in Draper will be open, no reservations needed, first-come basis. It’s located at 12101 S. State Street in Draper. (801) 572-1122. Supporting a play at your local community theatre, Draper Historical Theatre has different on-going shows throughout the year, www.drapertheatre.org. If you and yours are in the mood to laugh, look into a comedy club near you. Fancy Foodies and Desserts: If you’re a foodie and you plan to splurge on your sweetie by deciding to indulge and tantalize your taste buds in ambiance, La Caille a French restaurant in Sandy, is having a Valentines seven-course dinner for $150 per person, reservations required. They are located at 9565 Wasatch Blvd. in Sandy. (801) 942-1751 And www.opentable.com is a simplified way to find a Utah Valentine’s Day Restaurant with open Reservations. Not feeling the crowds, Dairy Queen is having Cupids Cake, made from their traditional ice cream cake, perfect for sharing and it comes in the shape of a heart, a sweet treat for your sweetie that you can take home. Family: If you’re not already in touch with your inner child, perhaps taking the family to bounce around on some trampolines together will heighten your awareness; Airborne Trampoline Park is an amusement center in Draper UT. Their website states that they feature, “Wall-to wall trampolines attract jumpers of all ages to this complex with air dodge ball and foam pits.” They are located at 12674 Pony Express Rd. in Draper. (801) 601-8125 And if you’re not in Draper there
is another called Get Air Salt Lake in Salt Lake City. Teens and adult, budget friendly: The Draper Library is offering on Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. a tasting of chocolate and creating. You will get the chance to test your palate with chocolate sampling and create your own seasonal craft to go with. This is through the Draper Makers, they have a seasonal creation time to learn new techniques, the supplies are provided while quantities last. Registration preferred. The Draper Library is at 1136 E. Pioneer Rd. (12400 S.) Draper and is across from the TRAX station. (801) 943-4636 Developmentally Appropriate: “All Ability Activity Very Fun Valentines,” Friday, first day of February at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Crafts and activities are designed for adults and teens with disabilities. “We have a great time, it’s the highlight of my month,” said Sarah Brinkerhoff, manager at the county library Draper. Registration is required. www.thecountylibrary.org The Draper Library is located at 1136 E. Pioneer Rd. (12400 S.) in Draper and is across the street from the TRAX station. (801) 943-4636 Kid friendly, family/friends and free: Valentine crafting, bring the kiddies to make a Sweet Penguin Magnet, on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1-4 p.m. You may drop in between one and four p.m. to make a sweet penguin magnet for Valentine’s Day. The crafting will take place in the children’s area; everything will be available to put together a magnet, while supplies last. Feb. 11, 7- 8 p.m. Family Draper Makers, no registration required, supplies provided while quantities last. Come and make homemade Valentines and quality time with family while creating seasonal crafts. Draper Library is located at 1136 E. Pioneer Rd. (12400 S.) in Draper and is across the street from the TRAX station. (801) 9434636 Whatever you plan to do, here’s one easy tip for fostering love and appreciation: During your time together, take a break from checking cell phones and focus on one another. Valentine’s Day is truly a day to be loving first and foremost to others and yourself. l
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Women freeride and unite at ski resort By Amy Green | a.green@mycityjournals.com
Women enjoy talking together and with professional snowboarder Nirvana Ortanez (middle in blue) before the Women’s Ride Day dinner. (Amy Green/City Journals)
Backcountry.com hosted a Women’s Ride Day at Brighton Resort on Jan. 10. It was open to women of any skill level who registered. It was a day of snowboarding, complimentary barbecue, adventure films and a chance to ride top-of the-line winter gear. Dinner and drinks were “on the house” for ladies who met at Milly Express lift for the meetup. Backcountry.com is an online retailer that was formed by two guys in a Park City garage with a business dream. Since 1996, they sell specialty gear and clothing for a wide range of outdoor mountain sports. To start the 2019 year with style and ambition, Backcountry partnered with the Women’s Leadership Coalition to sponsor this relaxing day. It was for gathering women to shred up some sweet “gnar-pow” together (that’s old school for “gnarly powder man!”). Though after this event, gnar-pow is obviously a gender non-specific term. The point of the event was to inspire women who want to hit the slopes, to meet other women and try out the latest gear. Doing this can help women network and feel empowered in a male dominated sport. Marga Franklin, visual merchandising manager for Backcountry explained, “Our goal is to get people out there on the snow… sharing with other people who might be intimidated, but want to try. We have all the gear so they can come out.” Burton and Nitro were there to offer free
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snowboard demos and the newest bindings. Brighton chefs served the ladies a hearty dinner of barbecued pork sandwiches and more. It was a tasty meal to replenish energy for taking more runs into the night. What’s not to enjoy, when there is good female company, food and snowboarding films starring talented women? Myllissa Pinchem attended. “I love how inviting everything has been. Coming out here today, everybody has been so welcoming. I’m a beginner and everyone was super nice letting us demo the boards. Having the opportunity like this and having other women that share the same passion is really awesome,” she said. Backcountry recognizes that women can benefit by meeting together in an adventure setting. The attendees agreed that women doing sports together is important. When businesses give back by promoting core passions, with women celebrated as a part of it, it sends a positive message. It is a message (for women who already love the outdoors) to feel equal in sports. It’s also a message to encourage women who are on the fence about trying new things. Nirvana Ortanez, a professional snowboarder, was there. “Look up events like this and just come. It’s the best way to get intimidation out of the way. We take time out of our schedules and travels to be here at these events, to really encourage women who might be intimidated,” she said. Ortanez has
been highlighted in TransWorld Snowboarding as a woman with some serious commitment and skill. Women are also popping out of the woodwork, with talent for filming and photography in snowboarding. Gill Montgomery, a freelance photographer, knew about the event because she shoots professional snowboarders and lives in the area. “Whenever there is a female event, I’m all about it,” Montgomery said. “It’s great because there are so many girls in the industry that never really get together. Events like this show girls, even younger girls (and girls not as confident in snowboarding), that there is a community — that we are very welcoming; that you can reach out and go to events like this and be comfortable and accepted.” When it comes to getting more involved in sports like snowboarding, Montgomery related, “It always seems kind of intimidating, especially as a female (you’re constantly second guessing yourself). You just need to find a group that you can ride with, and there really are other girls to shred with. Go out and get involved.” She recommended visiting a local ski shop for info, and paying attention to upcoming events. It was a day of sweet gnar-pow, and even sweeter intentions put into action by Backcountry.com. One can follow on Facebook to watch for more events at www.facebook. com/Backcountry. l
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Former Police Chief Don Hutson bids emotional farewell to Holladay By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
Chief Hutson and the Holladay city council. (Justin Adams/City Journals)
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uring its Jan. 17 meeting, the Holladay City Council devoted a portion of the evening to honoring Chief Don Hutson, who had overseen the Holladay precinct for the Unified Police Department before leaving to become the chief of Riverton’s newly formed police department. Judging by the amount of tears shed and hugs shared, Hutson’s impact will not soon be forgotten in Holladay. The city council recognized Hutson’s three and a half years of service in the city’s precinct with a resolution, which was read by Councilwoman Sabrina Petersen. “He has served in a manner that has given great dignity to the citizens of the city while maintaining high morale and satisfaction in the city of Holladay precinct,” read Petersen. “The officers serving in the city of Holladay have adopted his values and commitment to community, policing and cooperative public safety efforts.” But Hutson’s impact wasn’t just limited to his interactions with his officers and the Holladay residents he came in contact with. Many Holladay employees and officials spoke about how Hutson was more than just a coworker — he was a friend. “When I meet someone, and especially with law enforcement, I size them up a little bit and see how they treat people. And I’ve only seen the man treat people with amazing touch, at every level,” said Michael Jensen, the chief of Unified Fire Department’s Holladay station. As positive and heartfelt as Hutson’s goodbye was, it was also bittersweet. Mayor Rob Dahle pointed out that evening happened to fall on the three-year anniversary of the murder of officer Doug Barney. Hutson said that event, which happened
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just six months after he became the chief, was something he would never forget. “It changes the direction of your life. It changes how you do things, not only in life but obviously as a law enforcement administrator,” he said. One thing that stood out to Hutson at the time was how the Holladay community came together amid the tragedy. “Frankly I think it set the tone forever for the relationship between the city of Holladay and the police officers that serve them,” he said. Another thing Hutson learned during his time in Holladay was the ins and outs of municipal government. “I truly believe that municipal governments can have the biggest impact on citizens in any given community. Everything I know about governance at the community level I learned during my time in Holladay,” said Hutson. In fact, it’s his newfound passion for local government that led Hutson to apply for and ultimately get the job of leading the newfound police department in Riverton. “To create that department in a way that really serves the citizens of Riverton I saw as an incredible opportunity as well as a challenge,” he said. “I’m at a stage in my career where I’m looking forward to the challenge of putting together a new department.” After he finished addressing the city council, Hutson walked through the council chamber and gave every elected official and employee a hug goodbye, many of which included a tear or two. Hutson said in parting that he just wants all the residents and employees of Holladay city to know he appreciates all they’ve helped him to learn and do over the last few years. l
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Chief Hoyal grateful, humbled to be new chief of the Holladay precinct By Justin Adams | justin.a@thecityjournals.com
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s the new year started, Holladay also welcomed a new chief to oversee its Unified Police Department precinct. Law enforcement runs in Justin Hoyal’s veins. His father was a police officer for Ogden City Police in the 60s and 70s. However, following his father’s footsteps wasn’t always Hoyal’s plan. His first “itch” for law enforcement came during his freshman year at Weber State when he went on a ride-along with some of his father’s friends at the Ogden Police Department as part of a term project for his Criminal Justice 101 class. “I fell in love with it then and realized that’s what I wanted to do,” Hoyal told the Holladay Journal. After graduating from the police academy a short time later, Hoyal joined the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 1996. Since then, he has served in all kinds of positions like SWAT team sniper, homicide detective, patrol unit supervisor and public information officer. While this is Hoyal’s first time leading an entire precinct as its chief, he is no stranger to leadership positions. He’s led the
Chief Justin Hoyal sits in his new office as chief of the Holladay precinct of the Unified Police Department. (Justin Adams/City Journals)
department’s Special Victims Unit and more recently helped oversee the merger between the department’s dispatch center and the Valley Emergency Communications Center. Now, he’s looking forward to the unique
challenge of leading an entire precinct. “I was very grateful and humbled to be selected to be the chief up here in Holladay. I’m really excited to serve the citizens up here. This is a great community and I’m someone that loves to get out in the community,” Hoyal said. Hoyal’s first contact with the city of Holladay came in 2006 when, as part of the homicide unit, he investigated the murder of Steven Poulos. “I was really impressed with the community at that point in time,” he recalled. As for what sets Holladay apart from the rest of the valley in terms of law enforcement, Hoyal said that overall crime rates are much lower and that property crime is the most common. “We have great detectives up here that work very hard to solve those cases. We’re going to work really hard to try to bring the rates of those kinds of property crimes down.” Overall, Hoyal said he feels the precinct is running very smoothly and he hopes to continue building on “the great work that’s been done here for years.” l
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE In reading through a newsletter posting from a colleague, I noticed that he sets aside 2 to 4 pm on Friday afternoons for citizen engagement. It simply requires a call to block out your 10-minute appointment. I have never posted a policy regarding “open door” access. I try to make myself available when it is convenient for citizens to meet. My cell phone number is posted in the Journal, as is my email address. Simply call or email with some dates and times that work for your schedule. If meeting face-to-face is overly burdensome, we can speak on the phone or correspond via email. I cannot think of a time that I have not accommodated a meeting or returned a call. If you have an issue you would like to discuss, feel free to reach out any time. If you have a group of citizens that you would like me to address I’m happy to do that as well. Your council representative will schedule an annual Town Hall Meeting to address constituent concerns. I prefer to tackle citywide issues as they come. I see no reason to delay addressing a specific concern when it occurs. Access to your elected representatives is fundamental to a healthy democracy. You may not always get the answer you were hoping for, or an issue resolved in the time and manner that you feel is appropriate, but you are entitled to a response. I hope you always feel comfortable reaching out to your local representative when you need an issue clarified, want to weigh in, or simply wish to vent. It’s our responsibility as your elected representatives to make ourselves available. –Rob Dahle, Mayor
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State of the Arts in Holladay – 2018 It was an expansive year for the Holladay Arts Council! All members jumped in to develop new and creative ways to invigorate our community through art. Some highlights included: • Fine Art Show and local musicians • Holladay Reflections in Dance concert • 2 indoor concerts • 8 Concerts on the Commons • Blue Moon Festival • Play reading • Concert program guide • Quick Draw event • Plein Air Holladay • Christmas concert • Re-granting program • Expanded artist of the month program In total, the Holladay Arts Council served 14,500 patrons, which is an increase of 5,000 from last year. For more information, please visit holladayarts.org, or email us at holladayartscouncil@gmail.com
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What should I do if I get bit by an animal? For ALL ANIMAL BITES, if the cut breaks the skin, you are required by law to file an official bite report. To report a bite, call Salt Lake County Animal Services Dispatch at 801-743-7045. Why do I have to report the bite? There are two reasons why bite reports must be filed. The first is rabies control. Our local public health authorities need to investigate if rabies could have been transmitted to the victim. Secondly, the health authorities track the data and trends in animal bites to people within the community. If my pet bites me, do I still have to report it? Yes, ALL BITES that break the skin must be reported. If you have any other questions about Animal Control issues, please email animalcontrol@slco.org
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nless you’re one of the few anomalies in the world, we’ve all been in an accident. We’ve experienced that sickening feeling when your car makes unwanted contact with another vehicle. We’re frustrated and disheartened. While we may want to crawl into a hole, we can’t. There are things to do and we’ve given you 10 to be aware of (in no particular order). 1. Have an emergency kit in your car. While this step comes before the accident occurs, it’s essential to be prepared. Whatever you kit entails, make sure it has a first-aid kit, flashlight, reflective triangles and a small (and simple) camera in case there’s been damage to your phone. We’re typically frustrated or frazzled after an accident and not inclined to rational thinking. Being prepared limits the possibility of forgetfulness. 2. Take a deep breath. Accidents are traumatic experiences. Taking a breath will shift focus from what just happened to what needs to be done next. 3. Get a status check on everyone in the car. Check with each passenger to see if they are OK. Have someone call 911 immediately if someone is injured or unresponsive. 4. Move to a safe location. Most insurance companies recommend relocating the vehicle to the sidewalk or shoulder of the road as soon as possible after the accident. If
the damage to the car is minor, this should be relatively easy. But if there are major injuries or questions about the safety of the car, leave it where it is, even if its blocking traffic. 5. Increase your visibility. Turn on your hazard lights and set out your attention items from the emergency kit—flares, orange cones, reflective triangles, etc. One accident should not lead to another. Take precaution to ensure other drivers on the road remain safe. 6. Stay calm. It is very easy to lose your temper in this situation, it’s human nature. Keeping your cool will keep the situation from getting worse. If it wasn’t your fault, it’s easy to want to let your emotions loose on the other driver. This will cloud your judgment and may lead to something that does not help the situation. You still need to exchange information. 7. Exchange insurance information. This is imperative. If you are to file a claim on your car, you will need the other driver’s information. Most likely, after an accident you are feeling jumpy or stressed. It means when you try to write down their information your handwriting will look like ancient hieroglyphics and, unless you are a cryptographer, will be unable to read it later. We live in the 21st century, take a photo of their information and take photos of the damage done to both cars. 8. Don’t admit guilt. Every insurance
company will tell you to do this. Even if you are at fault and it was you to blame. This could drive your premium up or even lead to you being sued. Let the police and insurance companies determine this. 9. Call the police. While some minor accidents don’t require a report to be filed, it’s up to the discretion of the drivers in the accident to call the police. Law enforcement can take statements, get information on injuries and property damage. Be sure to ask for a copy of the accident report. If there is a dispute, the officer will be an important testimony. 10. See a doctor. Depending on the in-
juries suffered or not, it is easy to skip this. A large financial situation has just happened with the car accident, you don’t want another one by seeing the doctor and jacking up your health costs. It’s important to consider it, or possibly speak with one. Adrenaline can be pumping after the accident and one might not notice the amount of whiplash to your neck. Symptoms can take 24 hours to appear. The warning signs include neck pain, stiffness, loss of motion in the neck, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and pain in the shoulders or upper back. It can be better to be safe than sorry. l
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Be our guest! Crestview Elementary presents ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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ho doesn’t love an elementary school play? Watching the special kid in your life wear a homemade costume and say one well-rehearsed line is priceless. Crestview Elementary took the idea of a school play to the next level when they presented “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” for three nights in November. Crestview’s production was directed by Stephanie Strasser, who made the play as professional and inclusive as possible. It included programs, a spotlight, great sets, body mics, stage crew and a minus track for songs. “Steph has worked so hard to make this a good experience for the kids. She’s gotten a lot of parent support and community sponsors. She’s been resourceful about borrowing things and done a lot of fundraising,” Principal Teri Cooper said. The show was also about being inclusive. “It was open to fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Everyone that tries out is cast in the show,” Strasser said. Her daughter Emmy was in the show as Cogsworth and had to audition for her mom. “To audition you had to memorize some lines and sing a song. Then you found out your part and got a packet to take home. It had the script and all the information in it,” Emmy said.
Crestview Elementary’s production of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” filled the auditorium three nights in a row in November. The leads in the front row are L to R: Zach Johnson as LeFou, Sophie Halliday as Belle, Lakota Johnson as the Beast and Luke Sperry and Gaston. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
Emmy, a sixth grader, was hilarious as the enchanted clock Cogsworth. “I didn’t really care what part I got as long as I was in the play,” Emmy said. Fifth-grader Lakota Johnson played the Beast. He’s been on stage crew before, but this year he wanted to be in front of the audience. “It was really fun to be the Beast. I got to have lines and all my friends were in the play. The Beast doesn’t sing as much. I was fine to get a part where I don’t sing,” Lakota said. Claire Wirthlin played the Enchantress and the Rose. Claire was on stage almost the entire time being the rose, losing petals and “wilting” in the background. Gaston and Le Fou (“the fool”) were a wicked duo played by Luke Sperry and Zach Jackson. Zach perfected his flattery and evil
laugh skills, and Luke saw his character leaking onto the playground. “I’d come out to recess and everyone would scream and say, ‘It’s Gaston!’” Luke said. Luke also really enjoyed the singing. Luke’s neighbor Jacci Halliday was the music director for the play and knew he could sing. “I think that’s part of the reason I got the part,” Luke said. Sophie Halliday, a fifth-grader, played Belle. “I was nervous to audition because I really wanted the part of Belle. I told them when I auditioned what part I would like to be, but also that I didn’t care as long as I was in the play,” Sophie said. With 90 student cast members, rehearsals ran from right after school until 5:00 nearly every afternoon, with each day of the week dedicated to rehearsing one aspect:
blocking, choreography or music. Emmy loved seeing it all come together, especially the costumes. “At the first dress rehearsal, everyone’s minds were blown at the costumes. One mom made all the costumes for the silverware and the plates,” Emmy said. Parent support was a big part of the play’s success. Many parents helped out backstage, made costumes or sold concessions during the play’s three-night run. They also brought games and helped occupy kids while they were waiting for their turn at rehearsals. “We all learned a lot about the process and how much work it is to put on a play,” said Emmy. All of the kids agreed that one of the best things to come out of this production was how it brought them together as a student body and made them better friends. “Doing plays helped me get to know more people at school. Now I know Lakota and Sophie a lot better,” said Luke. Sophie complimented the whole cast and crew. “I thought that everyone was so amazing. Everyone did their parts perfectly. It made me feel good because we worked hard on it and it was so much fun,” Sophie said. l
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Application deadline for Granite District’s dual immersion program is Feb. 19 By Heather Lawrence | heather.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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ranite School District will offer dual immersion foreign language instruction programs again in the 2019–2020 school year. Parents who are interested in putting their students in the program can apply online until Feb. 19. The goal is fluency by high school graduation. Principal Afton Lambson of Spring Lane Elementary is a big supporter of the 10-year-old dual immersion Mandarin Chinese program at his school. “I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from the students and parents. All of our students from first to sixth grade are eligible for the program. About half of the student body is involved in the program,” Lambson said. The online application, which is open on Granite School District’s website until Feb. 19, consists of a series of social and demographic information, such as the grade the applying student is in, whether or not they have a sibling in the program, and a first, second and third choice for a school. The three languages offered are Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese. Each school offers only one of the three languages. Half of the daily instruction is in English, and the other half is in a foreign language. Lambson sees a lot of benefits in the program, and hopes to expand it next year. “Parents often comment on how their child’s English language abilities improve as a result of learning a second language. We have great students that exceed our expectations every year with their Chinese
abilities,” said Lambson. Though some students express difficulty in the first couple years, Lambson advises that they stick it out. “Difficulty is expected with learning any language.” For those parents who worry because they don’t speak the language, Lambson said that’s not necessary to help your child. “You do not need to know Chinese to help your child, and your child doesn’t need prior exposure to Chinese.” Dual immersion classes are taught by bilingual teachers, like Zhiwei Tang. Tang, who is from China, teaches fifth grade at Spring Lane. She is one of five Chinese teachers there. One of the best aspects of the dual immersion program is the long-term plan created by Granite School District. Tang says students can continue learning the language in middle and high school. Students from Spring Lane feed into Bonneville Jr. High and Cottonwood High, both of which have Chinese classes. “The first students to start this program are now in 10th grade. We can support them all the way to 12th grade. When they go to high school they can take AP Chinese and get credit for college. They can take Chinese as their minor,” said Tang. The dual immersion program goal is fluency. Students learn to understand, speak, read and write in the language. Students don’t miss out on other curriculum because that
content is used as the vehicle for learning the language. “When the students learn the language with me they also learn the content, like math or science,” said Tang. Fifth-graders in Tang’s classroom spent one lesson listening to a story in Chinese, then responded to her questions in Chinese. “We’ve been learning Chinese since first grade. I have a brother who also speaks Chinese, and sometimes at home we talk to each other and our parents don’t understand. It’s kind of fun,” said one student. Lambson said the feedback from parents and older students in the program helps them continually improve at the elementary level. That includes getting the word out about the Feb. 19 application deadline. “Our students have started to prepare for and take honors classes in high school. Our sixth-grade students will be going to Bonneville Jr. High next year, and we want to actively bring in more students to keep the cohorts balanced over the years. Some parents indicate that they wish they had known more about the program so they could have enrolled their child in first grade,” said Lambson. Lambson hopes students will continue to take advantage of this great opportunity. “Our teachers are so committed and caring. They provide a high-quality Chinese immersion experience. We’re looking forward to the future and taking care of the present at the same time,” Lambson said. “Our goal is to be the highest-performing Chinese immersion school in the state of Utah.” l
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Skyline seeks competitive effort in Region 6 action By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
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hen it comes to non-region games, there are a few schools of thought. Some coaches prefer to assemble a formidable schedule to challenge their teams. Other coaches favor a lighter slate to help the team gain confidence through wins. The Skyline boys team’s schedule was no picnic. In non-league play, the Eagles went up against some talented foes and posted a 4-9. As of Jan. 15, eight of those foes had winning records, with four of them boasting at least 10 victories. The Eagles struggled in many of those contests, but the rigorous string of games could prove beneficial to the battle-tested squad now that Region 6 play is underway. Skyline opened league games Jan. 11 at home against Murray and narrowly lost 52-48. The Eagles actually led 37-36 after three quarters but couldn’t withstand a Murray run in the final six minutes. In defeat, Tim Lont had 15 points, and Will
Holmes added 12. It didn’t take Skyline players long to get the bad taste of defeat out of their mouths. The team edged West four days later 66-65 to pick up its first Region 6 win. Lont and Holmes were once again key figures, scoring 18 points and 14 points, respectively. But this time around, they got some big help from senior Ben Hamblin, who scored 18 points of his own. Fifteen of his points came off three-pointers. For a while, it looked as though the game against West would be a breeze for the Eagles. They jumped out to a 20-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and were up comfortably at halftime 40-23. But West stormed back with a furious rally that included a 27-15 edge in the third quarter. The Eagles weathered the storm. West made Skyline sweat out a onepoint win, as the Eagles defeated the Panthers for the third straight time. Holmes and Hamblin have led the
team all season long. Through 15 games, Holmes was averaging a team-high 17.7 points per game, while Hamblin was second with a 14.1 average. Holmes averages more than six rebounds a contest, which also tops the squad. Lont averages more than six points a game and has been coming on strong lately. Last season, Skyline tied for third in Region 6 with a 5-5 record and went 11-14 overall. The Eagles will play each league foe twice and end the season with a road game at rival Olympus, the defending region and 5A champions. The Eagles will continue to face some tough competition in region play, including Olympus, Highland and East, in addition to Murray and West. Skyline last posted a winning overall record in the 2011–12 season. However, the Eagles have qualified for the postseason the past two seasons. l
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ith the loss of a few key players, Matt Barnes knew his team wouldn’t walk over the competition this season, but his Olympus Titans are still a force to be reckoned with. The Olympus boys basketball team didn’t lose a single game last season, but the Titans’ streak ended early this season with an opening night loss to Pleasant Grove, 61-60, on a last-second basket. Olympus also fell to Bingham 61-57 on Dec. 7 at the Utah Elite 8. But don’t think Olympus isn’t still a favorite to repeat as 5A champions. The Titans won their 12 other contests during the first 14-game stretch, including the Region 6 opener, a 63-44 rout of West on Jan. 11. Olympus hasn’t won by the same video game-like scores as it did last season, but the team still has an impressive average margin of victory of 76-59. The team scored at least 60 points in 13 of its first 14 games and reached 80 points or more seven times during that span. The Titans have relied heavily on the potent duo of seniors Jeremy Dowdell and University of Utah-bound Rylan Jones. Dowdell leads the state in scoring with a 30.3 average through his first 14 games. He has been particularly deadly from three-point range, hitting an amazing 4.8 shots from behind the arc every game. That figure also tops the entire state — more than 0.6 better than the second-place player. Jones has been an all-around dynamo, much like he was last season as a junior. He is the 17th-leading scorer in the state with a 21.1 average, but he also averages eight rebounds, 7.6 assists and 3.1 steals per game. Olympus doesn’t have a third player who blows people away with eye-popping stats like it did last season with the now-graduated Harrison Creer. However, Noah Bennee, a star from the football team, has put up a solid 5.7 points and 5.9 rebounds an outing. Jack Hollberg chips in just over five points per game. Last season, the Titans didn’t have a region game closer than 11 points (and only one closer than 21 points), so it will be interesting to see how the team responds to situations where opponents will be aiming for revenge. In fact, the Titans haven’t lost a league game since Feb. 5, 2016, when Murray defeated them 66-57 at Olympus. The Titans have captured four straight region crowns. The Titans face all of their region foes twice, ending with a Feb. 19 home matchup with archrival Skyline, a team they crushed by 68 and 56 points a year ago. If things go according to plan and Olympus once again qualifies for the state tournament, it will begin its quest to defend its state title when the playoffs begin Feb. 25 at Weber State University. Olympus has reached the state championship game the past three seasons, winning two of those games. l
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Skyline girls face stiff test to qualify for postseason basketball tournament By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com
Head coach Sam White talks to his team during a timeout. The Skyline girls basketball team went 3-8 in non-region play and is in a battle for playoff qualification. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
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our spots for six teams: That’s what the Skyline girls basketball team has in front of it to get into the Class 5A state tournament. It’s no easy task. Now that Region 6 play is in full swing, the Eagles have reached the most important portion of their schedule. If they can beat out two region rivals, they’ll get back to the playoffs. In what has been a rebuilding year, more postseason success is no guarantee. The Eagles are no strangers to winning games, but victories have been harder to come by in 2018–19. Last season, Skyline lost in the state semifinals to Timpview. Two years ago, Skyline celebrated the 4A state title by defeating Judge Memorial. Sky-
line also lost in the championship game in 2003, 2014 and 2015, and won other state crowns in 2006 and 2008. The Eagles haven’t missed the playoffs this century. A mostly new cast of players and a new head coach, Sam White, hopes to carry the tradition. Skyline took its lumps in the pre-region portion of its schedule, going 3-8. The Eagles got past Sky View, Brighton and Hillcrest in the early parts of the season. Now that league play is under way, Skyline is zeroed in on playing its best ball of the year. The Eagles dropped their first two league games, 61-38 to Skyline on Jan. 8 and 47-31 to Murray on Jan. 11. However, the team bounced back nicely with its first
Point guard Amit Lustgarten brings the ball forward during a region game. (Travis Barton/City Journals)
region victory on Jan. 15 when it outpaced West 66-59. It was Skyline’s third consecutive victory over the Panthers. Against West, Skyline tallied a season high in points, putting up 33 points in both halves. The Eagles were up big at halftime, 33-18, and were up 47-33 heading into the fourth quarter. West made things interesting in the fourth by outscoring Skyline 26-19, but the Eagles held on. Three Eagles reached double figures in scoring, led by junior Bella Roden and Kiana Eskelson, a senior, who had 12 points apiece. Amit Lustgarten chipped in 11 points. The Eagles will need the offense to continue improving if they hope to finish in the top four of region standings and get
back to the playoffs. Skyline has had some struggles offensively, though it has excelled on the defensive end. Through the first 14 games, Skyline had limited six opponents to 50 points or fewer. The team was giving up just 52 points per game. Its defense was at its best on Dec. 13 when it clamped down on Hillcrest and limited the Huskies to a mere 19 points. Skyline hosted East on Jan. 18 (after our press deadline) and entertains Highland on Jan. 25. The Eagles face all five region foes twice and finish the regular season Feb. 12 at Highland. If they qualify, the Eagles will continue their season in the 5A state tournament, which takes place Feb. 18–23 at Salt Lake Community College. l
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After 20 losses a season ago, the Titans are in the hunt for a playoff berth this year. (Photo courtesy Whitney Hunsaker)
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ast season, the Olympus girls basketball team won just one game in 21 tries. The Titans won eight times that many this season — just two games into region play. The Titans were a respectable 6-5 during the non-region portion of its schedule. Of course, considering where the team was a year ago, the above .500 mark was quite an achievement.
During non-league action, Olympus defeated Stansbury, Cottonwood, West Jordan, Alta, Summit Academy and Roy. Five of those wins were by double digits, with two coming by more than 48 points: 72-29 over Cottonwood on Dec. 4 and 69-21 over Roy on Jan. 3. Not bad for a team that lost 20 games last season by an average score of 60-35.
The improvement didn’t end in non-region play. When Olympus tipped off its Region 6 schedule at Skyline on Jan. 8, it rode the momentum of two straight wins and blitzed its rivals 61-38. The Titans led 25-14 at the halftime break and didn’t let up in the second half. Alyssa Blanck, a 6-foot freshman, had 17 points and 10 rebounds. Veteran Taygin DeHart had 15 points and eight rebounds as the duo dominated the Eagles. Jackie Soltis chipped in nine points as the Titans won a region game for the first time since February 2017 when they beat Cyprus 50-29. Three nights later, Olympus edged West 52-48 on the road to give the program its first back-to-back region victories since it won five in row at the end of the 2015–16 season. Olympus was ahead comfortably at halftime, 26-14, but had to withstand a West rally in the fourth quarter to hold onto the four-point win. The turnaround from last year is nothing short of astounding. A year ago, Skyline pasted the Titans in the teams’ two matchups by 23 and 41 points; West bullied Olympus last season 27 and 20 points in the two meetings. Things
sure have changed. Blanck is a big reason why. The ninth-grader has been a welcome addition to head coach Whitney Hunsaker’s team. Through 13 games, she was averaging 12.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game. She is showing her versatility by leading the team in three-point shooting as well. After non-league play and the first two region games, she had made 24 shots from behind the arc. DeHart, a senior, and junior Monet Clough both tallied 9.1 points and about five rebounds per game during that stretch. Soltis, meanwhile, is contributing 8.5 points per game. Last season, Olympus eclipsed 40 points just five games all season. The Titans broke the 50-point mark 10 times in their first 13 tries this season. Olympus appears to be back on track for a postseason berth — something it last accomplished in the 2015–16 campaign. The Titans face Region 6 opponents two times each. Their final game is Feb. 12 at East. If they finish in the top four of the six-team region, they’ll be back in the state tournament. l
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Local volleyball club sponsoring Olympic dream By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
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ative Utahn Melissa Fuchs Powell’s journey from prep All-American to collegiate indoor and beach volleyball player is simply continuing. As a professional beach volleyball player, the 24-year-old now has her sights set on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. And despite just playing with one partner in the sport, it will take a village to get her there. Local volleyball Club GSL is helping to sponsor Powell in her pursuit. “I’m a dreamer, I chase my dreams and I have received some help to do that and I sense that in Melissa,” Club GSL owner Warren Van Schalkwyk said. “She is a great competitor and, like many top-tier athletes, she has all the skill sets in a great volleyball player. But, the thing you immediately notice about Melissa is her competitiveness and drive. She goes after it to make things happen and she doesn’t sit back and hope for it to. I’m absolutely willing to support that drive.” Powell is the daughter of former Brazilian professional volleyball players Ray and Val Fuchs and has been living and breathing volleyball her whole life. Even though she felt she was much better at basketball growing up, she knew she had more support in volleyball. “It’s like a culture for us – in Brazil it’s soccer or volleyball,” Powell said. “Watching my siblings play really helped me develop an understanding for the game until I gained my own love for it. It’s not who I am, but it’s a reflection of who I am.” The 2012 5A MVP who led Pleasant Grove High School to the state title followed her brother Phillip, who played at BYU, and her sister Becca, who played at Utah and Weber State, with her own talents into the collegiate ranks. She began at Central Michigan for one year before playing at Houston Baptist to be closer to where her family had relocated. It was there that she started playing beach volleyball as well as indoor and she played both over the next three seasons. “Ever since I was young, everyone said
my style was more of a beach volleyball player,” Powell said. “As I tried it, I realized that I really, really liked playing beach. I started getting pretty good at it and the more I played, the more I knew that I could pursue it professionally if I wanted to.” Following her four years of indoor eligibility – and now married to BYU football player Riggs Powell who she met in Houston – she returned to play her final season of beach volleyball in the spring of 2018 at the University of Utah. In her first professional beach volleyball tournament in Austin, Texas in May 2018, she and partner Jessica Wooten finished 45th. She has since played with two other partners – Victoria Dennis and Allison Spurrier – and has risen in the rankings to her current standing – 133rd – with a goal to break into the top 30. This past fall, Powell tried out for the P1440 tour, founded by three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, and received a spot which provided her free training throughout the four-month pro-league series. “That has really helped jumpstart my career where I could start getting recognized more around the beach volleyball community,” Powell said. “It’s important to get more exposure as I try to move up.” Van Schalkwyk said he simply noticed Powell’s Instagram page recently and realized her name seemed familiar as she had been one of the top players in the state. As he saw her goal of being an Olympian, he decided to reach out to her and see how he could help. “Our mission at Club GSL is to be a support for every individual and help them achieve their personal goals in volleyball,” he said. “I knew what Melissa was going after fit within that mission statement.” Powell trains with Van Schalkwyk and Mike Daniel who help find high level athletes to play with her. “One of the things I
noticed with Melissa’s videos is that she’s often alone,” Van Schalkwyk said. “I asked her about that and she said it is difficult to find people to practice with and that is where we are trying to help in addition to sponsoring some of her gear and providing her some money monthly for tournaments.” Van Schalkwyk credited Powell for her drive to go after success in a sport that favors those who can play on the beach year-round. “It’s very brave for a girl from Utah – where we only have two and a half months of beach weather – to even have the courage to break into this sport,” said Van Schalkwyk. The 5’11” player realizes the odds she’s up against and isn’t backing down. “I’ve always been doubted,” she said. “Volleyball has taught me to not give up when things get hard so I plan to keep training and keep pushing and keep moving towards my goals. It’s always worth it to go after what you dream
of and I want to help inspire others to know that too.” Powell said she is grateful for the support she receives and also noted her husband’s “100 percent backing” in helping her follow her dreams. The reality for a professional beach volleyball player is that money is needed for travel, tournaments, gym memberships, gear and apparel and she is continually seeking all the help she can get. “I’m having a ton of fun,” Powell said. “We get to go to beaches all around the world and I can continue to play volleyball. Playing beach is very easy on your joints so you can play it for longer.” Powell is scheduled to compete in India, Brazil and Thailand over the new few months, the next leg on her Olympic journey. l
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