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KAYSVILLE—For much of her high school career, Woods Cross senior Carlee Hansen has been running away from the competition. Hansen was at it again at the 5A Utah State Track and Field meet May 18-19 at Davis High School as she closed out her high school career with three more state championships. Hansen claimed state titles in 3200, 1600 and 800 meter runs, as she helped Woods Cross to a second place finish in the 5A girls standings. “Considering all things,” Hansen said, “I was pretty happy with how it went. I was hoping for a 4:45 (in the 1600), but I was proud of how fast I ran.” Hansen says the 1600 was the focus of her attention going into the state meet. And she did not disappoint. She won the race with a time of 4:49.18, which was 16 seconds better than second-place finisher Timpanogos’s Raygan Peterson. It was the second fastest 1600 meters in state history, and broke the existing record for the Davis High track. Hansen says she could have achieved her goal of 4 minutes and 45 seconds in the race had it not been for a last second lightning delay that caused the race to start 40 minutes later than scheduled. “It threw me way off,” she said. “But I was happy with what happened.” In the 800, Hansen finished with a time of 2:12.48, six seconds ahead of Mountain Ridge’s Taylor Jorgensen to claim the title. The race was at the end of
what had been a busy two days for Hansen, who had also run in the 4x400-meter relay and the 400-meter dash. “I was kind of dead,” she said. “I had run a lot of races.” The Woods Cross senior opened the state meet with a win in the 3200. Her time of 10:57.31 was two seconds better than Mountain View’s Mari Konold. “I ran as slow as I could to win,” Hansen said. Hansen also posted a fourth-place finish in the 400. “My coach came up to me and told me we had a chance to win,” she said. “So I went out in the 400 and tried my best. I tried to win, but I had never done the 400 before.” The Woods Cross senior knows she left it all out on the track. “It was better than I would have guessed,” Hansen said of her performance in the 400. “But not as I would have hoped.” Woods Cross finished with 51 points to finish second in the 5A girls standings, finishing four points ahead of Farmington, who was third with 47 points. Timpanogos won the 5A team title with 68 points. Continued page 8 Woods Cross runner Carlee Hansen took state titles in the 3200, 1600 and 800 meter events. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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Lifting Lives in Kenya supports orphans in Africa By Jackie Kartchner | The City Journals
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group of Davis County residents have constructed and fully fund an outstanding orphanage in Kenya, Africa, called The Gardner Granny (orphan) Home. Thirty young children are currently being cared for there. In addition, 12 older adolescents and young adults still receive full support as they attend boarding school programs, vocational colleges and universities, a feature that is not typically provided through orphanages in Africa. “The mission of the home includes the intent to support orphan children in gaining self-sufficiency and to attain their highest level of educational potential,” said Ann Dale, the president of the group, Lifting Lives in Kenya. All the children have come from difficult circumstances. Each has known hunger and many serious illnesses. A number of the children are HIV positive and are seen at the hospital clinic regularly, once or twice a month, and provided essential medication. The Home, completed in November 2013, is named after two exemplary women, now deceased, that provided the inspiration. They are Cindy Gardner and “Granny.” Granny, as an elderly woman, cared for the initial orphan group prior to her passing in 2008. “The school was founded by a beautiful and talented Kenyan woman, Carolyne Ashiono,” Dale said. “Carolyne was raised herself from toddlerhood by Granny 44 years ago. Carolyne attributes her great-
est character strengths to Granny’s inspiration.” Gardner and Dale were part of a team who traveled to Kenya to run a medical clinic and paint the first permanent classroom on the new Daisy School campus, where the orphanage sits. The two were close friends and their families provided most of the funds to purchase food for the 14 “Granny orphans” that lived alone as an orphan family. The oldest two girls were only 12 and 13 and the oldest boy 12. The Granny orphans had been sleeping on the dirt floors of the small, tin classrooms that Daisy School started out with. Motivation came to Gardner and Dale to build the orphan home as they observed the sweetness of the oldest orphans toward the younger ones, different than typical teenagers. “Each of the girls constantly carried a young child on their hip, and the oldest boys would pack the younger boys, playfully, on their backs,” said Dale. Gardner was part of the group that helped move the children into the home. She had personally selected a quilt and a pair of new pajamas for each child, wrapped them as gifts, and set them on each child’s bed. “As the children were allowed to enter the completed home, their surprise and happiness was a joy to witness,” said Dale. Gardner passed away two and a half months after the children moved into the home. All the older children remember her and still speak of their love for her.
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“Every year, Lifting Lives teams have traveled to visit the Gardner Granny children in Kenya,” said Dale. “Carolyne Ashiono is their legal guardian and a loving leader of the orphan group and the 480 students who attend Daisy School. Two kind and dedicated matrons are with the children every day and night, role modeling sweetness, compassion, and spirituality.” The first group of orphans are approaching their adulthood and show evidence of this quality care. Dale talked about the blessings of this program. “We love the pure and simple joy they have with so little. We were spiritually enriched,” she said. Dale has also involved her family in the program. “We’ve taken five of our grandkids,” she said. “They love to go out and just play with the kids. One of my grandsons just broke down sobbing when it was time to leave. The great majority of resources that support the home come from Davis County families, said Dale. “Many have been exchanging letters regularly with children they sponsor.” For more information about this program, watch the YouTube video: Daisy Centre and School-Kenya-YouTube. Or follow them on Instagram: liftinglivesinKenya.org or Facebook.com/lifting-lives-inKenya or by calling Ann Dale at 801-888-9335. l
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Road work on Main Street may improve community recreation By Ben Shelton | b.shelton@mycityjournals.com
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ocated between Center Street and 350 North in North Salt Lake City lies Main Street. This stretch of road runs through a residential neighborhood close to City Hall. It also touches up against Hatch Park, where many people utilize its tennis courts, gazebos, play structures and grassy open space to engage in outdoor recreation with their families. Main Street plays a fundamental role in the public being able to access these pieces of the community. Unfortunately, Main Street has seen better days. The road has become littered with potholes, cracks and crumbling sidewalks. It becomes clear when driving on the bumpy and uneven road that Main Street needs to receive maintenance. Updating this vital part of the City is important for both the families that live alongside Main Street and the families that need to access City Hall or recreate at Hatch Park. Residents are excited for construction to begin. Kaylee Comstock, a resident of the area, who frequents Hatch park with her toddler expressed how the “sidewalks and the street are super bumpy” and how this has become an inconvenience due to her using a stroller to transport her child to and from Hatch Park. She sees the Main Street Reconstruction Project as an opportunity to improve her access to the park
as smoother sidewalks would make it easier for her to push her child’s stroller on Main Street. The City Council and the City Public works department agree that it is time for an update on Main Street. The Main Street Reconstruction Project is set to begin this summer. Pre-construction work began the first week of May and construction will likely continue throughout the summer. However, the project may see some delays. Paul Ottoson, the city engineer, said “purchasing right-of-way took longer than anticipated and the design for [the project] is getting finished.” This means the City hopes the project will go up for bid by contractors in June. According to Ottoson, he is “unsure if the city will target a good price from the bidding process due to the time of year the bid is being placed.” If the city receives bids that are too high the project will not be awarded and will go back up for bidding in the winter. This may delay the project. Construction will include refurbishing the roadway by replacing the pavement, upgrading 10 pedestrian ramps, updating road signs and as Allison Adam, the Public Involvement Consultant for UDOT, explained “creating safer sidewalks.” Zach Whitney, UDOT’s Senior Communications Manager, stated that the updates to Main Street “will be done to
A road closed sign with construction occurring in the background on Main Street in North Salt Lake City. Photo by Isaac Shelton
increase the life of the road and accommodate future traffic through the center of town [and] enhance the safety of this street and make it accessible for all modes of transportation.” The Main Street Reconstruction Project developed through a meeting with the Utah Department of Transportation and the City’s Public Works Department. The Main Street Reconstruction Project is funded through a
federal grant. Due to the nature of this grant, UDOT will oversee the design of the project, not the city. Whitney estimates that construction will cost over $1.4 million dollars. The Main Street Reconstruction Project ties into a larger goal of the City updating roadways in order to benefit transportation and access. l
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North Salt Lake City Council will not move to use ranked-choice voting By Ben Shelton | b.shelton@mycityjournals.com
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orth Salt Lake City municipal elections are fast approaching. With elections comes discussions regarding how voters will cast their ballots. Recently, talk around the implementation of ranked-choice voting in North Salt Lake City has escalated. North Salt Lake’s City Council has revisited this topic numerous times over the previous months. Discussions have centered around whether North Salt Lake City will join nearly two dozen (23) other municipalities in adopting ranked-choice voting in their upcoming municipal elections. The ability to use ranked-choice voting in Utah became available in 2018 through House Bill 35, sponsored by State Representative Marc Roberts. Currently, cities like Draper, Lehi and Bluffdale have all made the decision to experiment with this form of voting. These cities have cited reasons including the ability to increase voter participation and to save money by not holding a primary as a way to justify a move to ranked-choice voting. Ranked-choice voting works by citizens filling out a ballot on election day in which they rank their choices in candidates based on their preferences. If a candidate receives more than 50 percent of the first-place vote that candidate is the winner of the election. If this fails to occur then the candidate with the least amount of first-place rankings is eliminated and the second choice candidate on those ballots receives the vote. This process is replicated until one candidate has over 50 percent of the vote. This differs from traditional elections as no primary is held and voters do not just have to select one candidate from the pool of candidates up for election in a given position.
This new way of voting has received positive feedback in Utah municipalities as a Utah County survey of Payson and Vineyard voters following municipal elections in 2020 had 84% of respondents cite that ranked-choice was easy to use and 83% favoring its use to traditional voting methods. Despite the positive feedback, increasing numbers of municipalities adopting this system and the ability to follow Utah Counties’ decision to test ranked-choice voting, North Salt Lake City has made the decision not to adopt rankedchoice voting for its 2021 Municipal Elections. Linda Horrocks, North Salt Lake’s City Recorder, stated that this decision came due to feelings that “there were still some things [the City Council] were not comfortable with, such as being able to audit or verify the election.” This concern has escalated due to the unrest and distrust many voters still have following the 2020 Presidential Elections. North Salt Lake City Mayor Len Arave also cited “concerns and confusion with voting in recent elections” as a reason for North Salt Lake City waiting to make the transition to ranked-choice voting. With this unrest regarding voting the Mayor expressed his belief that the transition to rankedchoice voting “would be counterproductive.” In addition to these concerns about what a transition of voting methods would mean for trust in elections, the Mayor also believed that Davis County not supporting the move to ranked-choice voting influenced City Council members to not support the proposed move. Even though North Salt Lake City will not be adopting ranked-choice voting this year Arave believes that this system could have “positive effects on elections, with the
The city council has had several discussion about using rankedchoice voting but ultimately decided against it. Photo by Issaac Shelton
number of effects varying depending on the year.” These positive effects include allowing lesser-known candidates to be increasingly viewed by citizens, the city saving money by not having to hold a primary election, and voters saving time by only casting one ballot. Both Arave and Horrocks believe that the issue of ranked-choice voting could be revisited in the near future. For now, elections in North Salt Lake will not change and will follow a traditional style of voting. l
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Program helps renters with housing as COVID-19 continues By Ben Shelton | b.shelton@mycityjournals.com
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he pandemic has had unmistakable and unavoidable financial consequences for many families in North Salt Lake City. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in job loss and subsequent financial hardship, leaving many not only fearful of their health but also fearful of their ability to secure basic human necessities for themselves and their families. It is important that the detrimental effects of COVID-19 are mitigated responsibly and in a way that benefits the community and allows families to prosper. The ability to pay rent is being threatened by the pandemic. This pandemic has made the ability to find and maintain affordable housing even more challenging for individuals in North Salt Lake City. With rent still high, despite COVID-19, many families have been placed in a situation where paying rent is simply impossible. However, there are options to assist individuals who are unable to pay rent because of the pandemic. These programs are designed to help decrease the financial burden and instability that the struggle to pay rent is placing on individuals. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is the biggest one of these programs. Created to help renters afford their rent and utilities throughout the pandemic, this program provides rental assistance to applicants in the form of monetary aid. The program started in congress as a $25 billion allotment, which received additional funding of $21.55 billion, that is funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Funds were distributed to states and local governments. The reason for the distribution of funds to states and local governments was to ensure that local communities, like North
Salt Lake, were directly receiving the support necessary to create beneficial change for residents. Applications for receiving assistance for this program opened in March 2021. In North Salt Lake this program has been instrumental in housing individuals during the pandemic, providing peace of mind in uncertain times and creating the ability for families to focus resources on other pressing matters. Open Doors, with locations in Clearfield and Layton, is the agency that is responsible for The Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Davis County, which includes North Salt Lake. Since the inception of Open Doors in 1982, this organization’s mission has been to help individuals and families become more self-reliant by addressing poverty and abuse. Open Doors Utah is working to fulfill its mission through the institution of programs like a food bank, Toys for Tots and The Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Open Door’s Crisis Prevention Lead Jamie Mckinney believes that The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will specifically work to help North Salt Lake, via “[helping] households get back on their feet that have been impacted directly or indirectly financially by COVID by paying applicants’ “current month’s rent plus an additional three months.” She believes that this “gives [their] clients the ability to be able to find employment and not worry about becoming homeless.” Those hoping to gain assistance from this program may be eligible to receive monetary assistance if, according to the City’s website, they meet requirements including a combined household income at or below 80% of the median income, financial hardship(s) due to COVID-19 (unemployment, reduced wages, or have had significant costs), housing
instability (eviction notice, past-due utilities, etc.), and the applicant is listed on their lease. Applicants should submit their entire lease, their landlords W-9 (or their landlord’s contact information), a ledger that shows past due rent or fees, income certification, 2020 1040 tax form (W-2, 1099, K-1, etc.), pay stubs from the last month and if applicable past-due utility bills, eviction notice and unemployment insurance weekly payment history when applying for this program. According to Utah Rent Relief’s website applications may be prioritized if the individual has been unemployed for at least 90 days and is at, or below, 50% of the median income. DeAnn Zebalean, the Public Information Officer for the Department of Workforce Services, also believes that the Emergency Rental Assistance Program is an extremely important program for the City as in Davis and Morgan County 493 households have applied for this program with 314 households being approved for rental assistance. This has led to $1,282,729 being awarded to families through this program for the purpose of rent and utilities. Zebalean also said that “Utah Rent Relief, [through] the Emergency Rental Assistance program, is important to North Salt Lake because it provides help for house-
holds impacted by the pandemic ...stay in their [current] housing and maintain the stability of their families during these hard times.” In Davis County, including North Salt Lake City, funds are still available for families hoping to participate in this program. In the state of Utah, according to Zebalean, $214 million in federal funds are still available to individuals looking for assistance. Funding for this program will continue until September 2022. This means that there is also plenty of time to gain help through this government program. However, after September 2022 the continuation of this program will be determined by the federal government. Monetary assistance may be used to pay for the applicant’s current month's rent, pastdue rent, security deposits, utilities, internet costs, home energy costs and additional fees associated with renting. Assistance in these areas is invaluable as it can be the difference between a family becoming homeless and a family being able to maintain their current living situation. For more information or to apply for this program visit rentrelief.utah.gov to complete an application, or call 2-1-1. l
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Mayor Len Arave may not run for re-election By Ben Shelton | b.shelton@mycityjournals.com
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orth Salt Lake City 2021 Municipal Elections are right around the corner. During this election cycle, the positions of the Mayor and two City Council members will be up for grabs. Council members Lisa Watts Baskin, Ryan Mumford and Mayor Len Arave are currently serving in the positions that will be up for election. Elected officials in North Salt Lake are already beginning to make decisions about whether or not they will plan to run for re-election or new positions in this election cycle. Council member Lisa Watts Baskin has affirmed that she is planning on running for re-election. Baskin said that she “believes the city of North Salt Lake is extremely well run and that [she] is hoping that [she] can continue to make a positive impact in the city that benefits constituents.” While Baskin believes that “drastic city changes are not pertinent” she does recognize discontent among her constituents regarding increased private development. In her re-election campaign, Baskin hopes to focus on passing policy designed to repair North Salt Lake’s infrastructure.
“A pothole is a pothole it doesn’t matter what party you belong to,” she said. Additionally, Baskin is seeking to increase citizen involvement in local government and promote trust in elected officials and government. Arave, the four-term mayor said that he is “likely not going to be running for re-election in 2021.” However, he does “hope to stay involved in city government in some capacity.” With the position of Mayor possibly becoming available others are beginning to prepare for their own Mayoral campaigns. One elected official already considering running is council member Brian Horrocks. However, Horrocks is waiting to officially announce his candidacy until the filing deadline. If he decides to run, he plans on tackling issues regarding City’s proximity to the Union Pacific Railroad yard, city beautification and a wetland project in Foxboro. Horrocks said that the problem regarding the City’s proximity to the Union Pacific Railroad yard could be solved by putting an overpass over 1100 North.
Council member Ryan Mumford did not respond to inquiries regarding his plans to run for re-election for his position on the city council. The filing deadline for those hoping to run for office is between June 1 and June 7. Those declaring their candidacy in this time period must file Declaration of Candidacy forms in person at the City Recorder’s Office. Additionally, prospective candidates must meet qualifications for candidacy, including being a United States citizen, being registered to vote in the city of North Salt Lake, being a resident of North Salt Lake City for at least the last year and not being a convicted felon. Each available position has a four-year term that starts January of 2022 and runs through December 2025. The primary election for the 2021 Municipal Elections will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. The general election will be held on Nov. 2, 2021. Voting in person, according to City Recorder Linda Horrocks, will take place at the city’s designated walk-in polling location and that the “county is projecting a 32% voter turnout for the City of North Salt Lake.” l
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“Getting second as a team was just the cherry on top,” Hansen said. Viewmont’s Sarah Spangenberg won the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.57, while Farmington’s Jayne Packer claimed the title in the high jump with a mark of 5 feet and 3 inches. Farmington’s Marianne Barber was second in both the 200 and 400. She posted a time of 25.04 in the 200, while finishing in a time of 56.40 in the 400. Barber was also third in the 100 at 12.51. On the 5A boys side, Woods Cross finished fourth in the team standings with 50 points, while Farmington was fourth with 27. Woods Cross’s Landon Bott won the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.78. His teammate Caleb White was second at 49.15. Viewmont’s Devin Naea was second in the 110-meter hurdles at 15.40. At the 6A level, Lone Peak won the girls team title with 118 points, while Layton was second with 63 and Davis came in third with 58. Davis’ Aniston Haycock won the state title in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 44.00. She was also second in the 100-meter hurdles at 15.02. Haycock’s teammate Hope Preston also had a strong showing for the Darts, finished fourth in the 1600, while coming in fifth in the 3200. Layton’s Lia Katoa won state titles in both the shot put (38-10) and the discus (129-3). On the 6A boys side, Corner Canyon won the team title with 99 points, Layton was 12th with 18 points, while Davis came in 15th with 15 points. Layton’s Tyler Poole recorded a mark of 154-2 to win the state title in the discus, while Davis’ Parker Sagers came in third in the pole vault at 15-2. l
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Woods Cross runner Landon Bott took first place in the 400-meter dash and teammate Caleb White placed second. Photo. by Roger V. Tuttle
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Homeschooling: A virtual reality that could continue for many By Becca Rodgers | The City Journals
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hould you homeschool your children or not? Will you select from myriad curriculums, or will they participate in an online virtual platform? Some questions were answered for you when the pandemic began in March 2020. Those who already homeschooled continued, but for most there was an immediate scramble to know what to do and how to do it. Fortunately, there is no one set way. Whether your children continued their studies online with public school teachers or another learning platform such as Utah Virtual Academy K-12, knowing which to choose has been a daunting, individual choice to make. The Utah Education Network (UEN) has also created a website that contains information for teachers, parents, and students to help learning continue outside or in place of the classroom. If you choose to homeschool on your own, it is easy to get started in Utah… at least legally. You simply submit a notarized affidavit to the Davis School District and then your children are exempt from the state’s punitive compulsory education laws. If you decide to keep your children enrolled in public school, virtual learning is not necessary. By now you are aware that there are many ways that you and your children can learn whether apart or together. With all the various
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teaching and learning styles, parents and children have discovered things that worked or did not during this trial period. “Out of our three kids that we had doing online school, third grade worked the best,” said Bountiful mother Amy Hunter. “He had to log in for 30 minutes and then log off and work on the assignment that the teacher had just explained and work on that for 30 minutes. Then he logged back in for the next subject. “For the kids that are in seventh and ninth grades, only having to log in twice a week for some classes, while other classes were work at your own pace, was confusing and hard to keep track of, since I am working from home with a job that has deadlines.” “It was a good opportunity to see my child’s strengths and weaknesses with independent learning,” said Tiffany Sorenson of Bountiful. “As it was a first time being in an academic setting with a strict curriculum, I was able to have a peek as to why my kids struggled in some aspects of school. I learned that I could not trust my kids just telling me something was done. They needed to show me. I also discovered they learned much better when they were teaching and showing me the things that they needed to do.” Research has repeatedly shown that homeschooled children perform as well, or better
Aliya enjoyed using headphones and a desktop computer for her schooling. Courtesy photos from families
than their public school peers, but that doesn’t mean it is the best way of learning for all kids and in every circumstance. The Hansen family of Bountiful had positive but maybe more negative experiences this past year. Tiffanie Hansen said she loved the flexibility of the homeschooling schedule, and that they could spend time as a family doing other things together. “We learned, however, that we are not
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good at homeschooling,” Hansen said. “I really appreciate teachers more than ever. My kids are better at getting their work done right after school, since they’ve learned it’s better not to put it off all day.” Fortunately, at this point, parents and their children should once again have the choice to be in or out of the public school system. In hindsight, it seems a positive thing that more resources have been created for those who choose to continue the path of successful home learning. l
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When it’s more than just a game By Matthew John |The City Journals
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n May 18, 2021, Woods Cross High School faced off against Maple Mountain in the second round of the 2021 UHSAA/Mountain America Boys Soccer 5A Tournament. Woods Cross fought valiantly – the two were tied at halftime – but Maple Mountain wound up prevailing, winning 3-1 to eliminate Woods Cross from the tournament. For Woods Cross’ soccer team, there will always be next year. They'll regroup, get some new faces, and prepare for what’s to come. Of course, for their seniors, there obviously wouldn’t be a “next year” for them. After being eliminated by Maple Mountain, their high school soccer career was over. For some, it was a fun time that they obviously knew would come to an end at some point. But for others, like Jagger West, this was the end of an era. “It was really hard for him,” his mother, Mary Lyn West said. “He’s been playing soccer since he was four. He’s played competitively since he was 10...It’s been a rough couple of days.” Anyone who’s played sports has probably heard, “It’s just a game” at one point or another. It’s usually said to calm a player(s) down after losing. But there can be more to sports than just the game itself. For Jagger, soccer wasn’t “just a game” to him. It was something much more. “Moving up the team. Learning your space and earning your space through hard work... Soccer is awesome and it has been a really good learning experience for him,” Mary Lyn said. Another reason why the “just a game”
remark can be argued as a fallacy is that people can learn more about themselves through the sports they play because they figure out how far they can push themselves. This is something that Mary Lyn saw firsthand when she watched Jagger play over the years. “The whole soccer situation really set him up to know that you have to work hard to succeed,” Mary Lyn said. “You learn your limits. You learn how far you can go. You push yourself harder than you probably ever would regularly. And I loved watching that too (from Jagger). Seeing how hard he would work and how much he sacrificed. It was fun to watch.” And who’s to say it really is over? For those who love the game but may not be able to pursue it as a player past high school, there are always alternatives that can get them involved in the game even if it means not playing. According to Mary Lyn, Jagger’s college plan is to study medicine to pursue a nursing degree, which, should he decide to, can be used to further put him into the world of sports he loved so much growing up. “I’ve told him he can work as a nurse to put himself through PT School or become an athletic trainer,” she said. “I’ve told him there’s no limit to what he can do if he really wanted it.” To some, it’s just a game. To others, it’s more than just a game. No matter what one’s approach to sports may be, there’s no right or wrong way to go about it. To Jagger West, soccer was more than just a game, and because of that, he’s prepared himself for whatever challenges lay ahead.l
Photo courtesy of Mary Lyn West (Above)Jagger West (green jersey) has been playing soccer since he was 4 years old. (Left)West (blue jersey) hits the turf in action against Olympus in the First Round of State Boys Soccer play-offs.
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Summer program mixes education with fun By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
NORTH SALT LAKE— School’s out – now what? Keeping the kids busy during the summer can be tough but Foxboro Elementary is offering a seven-week program to help children learn while having fun. “We have a desire to not only give kids that extra umph in learning but to continue the positive environment they’ve had at school,” said Principal Chris Whitaker. “It’s enrichment but fun stuff too.” The summer school starts June 14 and runs through July 29. “It’s in the station rotation model,” she said. “They’ll have the opportunity for English language arts and math online provided by AmeriCorps. It’s a federal pro-
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gram with volunteers that get an educational stipend toward school. They’re usually older high school kids or college students. We’ll have a couple of STEM classes and fine arts that will change every week.” The classes are taught by our teachers and aides, said Whitaker. “They’re designed by our gifted and talented teacher. It gives kids the chance to catch up or for those who want enrichment. It’s open to any student.” Foxboro will also be offering free summer lunch again this year. “Any individual between the ages of one and 18 can come eat lunch,” she said. “They don’t have to live in the district. Parents can pur-
chase lunch but the kids eat free. We’re excited about the program. Kids can get out of class and eat lunch before going home.” Whitaker said they’re flexible about children who don’t attend Foxboro participating in the summer program. “They can get in touch with us. We’ll also have a bus from the local daycare that brings them here and back. Otherwise those kids couldn’t come so we arranged for a district bus to do that.” The goal is to keep children engaged. “We’re anxious to maintain that connection with the kids,” she said. “This seems like a great way to do it.”l
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Inclusion helps special needs preschoolers and their peers
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reschool is a formative time for children. These 3- to 5-year-olds are learning social skills, cognitive practices like following directions, and they’re experimenting with words and communication. It’s a key development phase; but when a child struggles with a disability, these challenges can seem overwhelming. The Davis Early Childhood Program has the specialists, therapists and teachers to help special needs preschoolers get the services they need to succeed and thrive. Even better, special education services are free. Davis School District has 21 community preschool campuses, with a special education teacher in every school so special needs children can be integrated into the classroom. Although some parents worry about their children being treated differently by children without disabilities, Amy Garlick said there is no cause for concern. “We create inclusive classrooms where students with disabilities feel welcomed and valued by their peers,” said Garlick, Davis School District Early Childhood Director. “These little preschoolers don’t even see a difference. They just take kids with disabilities under their wings. I think we’re seeing less and less of that [stigma]. It’s important for kids who don’t have disabilities to be
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around these children.” If students with disabilities need more focused services, there are nine preschools in the district dedicated to helping kids develop cognition, language, social behavior, motor skills and other abilities. Other options for services include home-based, home-hospital and talking-time, based on each child’s goals and abilities. Assessments are used to determine eligibility for special education classes. The student goes through an evaluation with a special education professional, then, if a child qualifies for services, an Individual Education Program is created with the help of the parents. Progress reports are given to parents throughout the year to track their child’s accomplishments. “Based on how they do, they’re either given a green light, where they don’t need services, or we might find a condition that needs additional screening,” Garlick said. “Sometimes, a child might just need a little bit of help, then they go into kindergarten without needing any additional services. Early intervention is key for kids to succeed. The sooner we get kids into services, the better it is. They’re so eager to learn and there’s so much development going on in these young years.”
McKinzi Bridgewater’s 4-year-old son, Bowen, started preschool in February of 2020. He attends the Canyon Creek program, working with teacher Jamie Reese. Bowen needed help with his speech and the behavior he exhibited when he wasn’t understood. “I’ve seen huge improvements in his behavior,” Bridgewater said. “It was hard to understand him and he was frustrated. Now, he’s not as frustrated because we can understand him most of the time.” Bowen is also learning social skills. His teacher reported that he’s not afraid to go up to people in the class and make friends. “I’ve noticed what a good friend he’s become,” Bridgewater said. “His teacher says he’s a leader.” When Bowen starts kindergarten this fall, his progress will be reviewed by his team to see what services he’ll need to continue improving. “I’m just so grateful for the staff there,” Bridgewater said. “They are so amazing and so caring and they understand how to help him. He’s improved by leaps and bounds.” As therapists work with these preschoolers, many children improve their ability to follow directions, play independently and work with a group, as well as developing
Special education services are free to preschool students with learning or developmental challenges. Photo: Davis School District
motor skills and sensory integration. Garlick gets emotional when talking about the special needs students and the advances they make every day. “I wholeheartedly believe in this program and I know what we are doing is just amazing and what we see in kids is amazing. I just can’t say enough about this program.” l
Chamber honors healthcare heroes By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
KAYSVILLE—For more than a year healthcare workers have been on the frontlines battling COVID and helping others while risking their own lives. Last week, the Davis Chamber of Commerce Women in Business honored six exceptional women as healthcare heroes. “I’ve watched as healthcare professionals have given 110 percent every day in caring for others while doing it with a smile and such grace,” said Judy Williamson, Administrator, Intermountain Layton Hospital. “Last March when things shut down we thought it would be a sprint. Surely this will pass quickly.” Communication was coming fast and furious, she said. “We were trying to figure out how to clean the rooms and keep staff safe, when to restrict visitors and much, much more. Toilet paper and wipes were gone. We were consistently working on how to stretch supplies.” Williamson said they were vigorously putting plans in place waiting for patients to come in. “We shuffled resources to prepare for the impending wave. Some nurses were put in quarantine or left the profession for good.” As summer approached they thought perhaps the sprint had slowed, she said. “But
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when numbers started to surge again we began to question why we were still running the race and how brutal the race had become.” As the vaccine rolled out, Williamson said joy returned to the halls of the hospital. “We pressed forward in the race and felt a sense of renewal as we carried on. It’s not over. We still have miles to go but we can’t do it unless we work together. Thank you to all the healthcare givers.” Lakeview Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Mariani selected House Supervisor Rhiannon Blackburn as their hero. “She provides the care we’d want to receive,” said Mariani. “She was in her last trimester of pregnancy and came in extra shifts. She was the glue for the unit, taking on the hardest patients when others couldn’t.” Dr. Steven Meek with Tanner Clinic honored Kathy Bennett, Clinical Services Director. “COVID changed the world for all of us,” he said. “It brought out the best and the worst in people. These people have dedicated their entire lives with a mission to help patients. I was touched by the sacrifice we saw. Kathy Bennett has been giving her whole life.” Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical/ICU Tawnya Willie was selected as Intermountain Layton Hospital’s hero. “Last year Tawnya stepped in and cared for the patients’ well-be-
ing,” said Nurse Administrator Tiffany Bears. “Even as she was experiencing burnout she took care of her coworkers when they suffered burnout. She truly is an example.” Michael Jensen, CEO of Davis Hospital and Medical Center honored Patrice Weaver, Infection Control Manager. “In March 2020 when we set up an incident command Patrice was there,” he said. “Without her skill and Diane Hill wisdom I’m not sure we could have responded so quickly. She is vital to the well-being of our patients.” Diane Hill, Manager of House Supervisors and Throughput and Floatpool was selected by Ogden Regional Hospital. “Diane’s love of people led her to nursing,” said Tracy Bertagnole, COO. “She was the first to jump in when the COVID surge happened. She’d finish a 12 hour shift and volunteer for sevLisa Stephens eral more hours. She was always willing to help.” TJay Frasier, Director of Operations for Ogden Clinic introduced their hero, Lisa Stephens, PA-C. “She advocates for communities that are in dire need of healthcare,” he said. “She is always willing to help. Her patients all feel like they are her best friend.” The virtual event took the place of the Chamber’s annual Athena award luncheon Rhiannon Blackburn for 2021. l
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Former Utah Royals player Colette Jepson Smith will be featured in the training program.
Former BYU soccer player Elise Flake will also be part of the program. Courtesy photos
Comprehensive soccer training taught virtually by pros
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ormer Utah Royals professional soccer player Alex Kimball will again headline a six-week virtual training course that begins June 14 for young female soccer players, ages 12 to 17. A sneak peak of the first week is being offered for free to give those interested a glimpse of the program. “This course has brought girls from across the country and has provided great insight into many aspects of the game that are often missed when competing at a high level as a teenage female athlete,” said Utah-based Sport Ready founder Robin Cecil, a physical therapist of 25 years. “They are learning from phenomenal professional athletes and specialists how to listen to their bodies, how their own training must be individualized, how their self-talk really matters, and how to increase their confidence both on and off the field.” The first run of this program this spring brought several positive responses including a young player named Teya, who said, “This course is like nothing I have ever done before. It teaches me what I’ve got to do off the field and it will help me more in the long run.” Former professional soccer player Colette Jepson Smith along with former BYU player Elise Flake will also be featured in the training along with other sports professionals, including RSL nutritionist Michelle Meinking and mental strength coach Kelsey Ruff. Additionally, sports endocrinologist Nicki Keay will help participants learn to identify symptoms of imbalance training and how to balance their training behaviors,
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which will improve performance capacity. “This training program provides female youth athletes with the strategies necessary to help them meet their sport demands in today’s competitive youth sports structure along with the tools to monitor their readiness to compete,” Cecil said. “We educate and help you train yourself in ways that you’ve never probably learned before,” Kimball said. “I wish I knew then what I know now.” Cecil compares high-level athletes to a sports car. “Both burst with speed and agility. Both have the drive to perform by covering the distance in the fastest and most efficient way possible. To compete, a car and driver need to be ready. Preparation and training are paramount. Before the race, all systems are checked and a racing strategy is in place. Knowing when to step on the gas and when to step on the break is paramount to staying on the track. It is the same with young athletes. Blindly going the distance without the right preparation and training, a plan, and not taking care of issues as they arise leaves athletes facing a long and dangerous race to the finish.” Kimball will provide “Alex’s Daily Touch” along with hosting live question-and-answer sessions with NWSL, WSL, National and NCAA D1 female soccer players. The training will take about 30 minutes per day, four to five days a week, depending on the individual schedule of each participant. The cost of the online training is $199. Enrollment can be secured and more infor-
Former Utah Royals soccer player Alex Kimball will headline a virtual six-week training program of world-class instruction for female soccer players, ages 12 to 17, that begins June 14.
mation can be found at: https://sportreadyacademy.com/p/ultimate-virtual-soccer-training-for-female-athletes-with-alex-kimball. Individual athletes who subscribe at Sport Ready Academy will receive a 10% discount on the course. Teams that are interested in signing up can reach
out at info@rusportready.com for special pricing. Plans are also in place to expand this type of training to other sports, as well as expanding the soccer professionals featured in this program.
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‘The Kitchen’ welcomes pickleball enthusiasts By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
WOODS CROSS—Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing sports throughout Davis County and the state. Typically an outdoor game, a father and son team have opened an indoor facility in Woods Cross so that enthusiasts can play year round. The Kitchen is in a new warehouse flex space at 1273 S. Redwood Road. “It’s a 7,200 square foot space with three indoor courts with outdoor surfacing,” said co-owner Britton Black who started the business with his dad, Curtis Black. “The building has 12 units and we have units 9-12 with one entrance.” Black said the name has a double meaning. “The (pickleball) court is smaller than a tennis court. There’s a seven foot line on both sides and you can’t go in there unless the ball bounces in there. It’s called the kitchen. It’s kind of a restricted area and a kitchen is also where we eat.” There are some great outdoor courts in the county, he said. “But you have to worry about the elements. It could be windy or raining. It’s great for people who want to play in a temperature controlled environment. It has air in the summer and heat in the winter.”
The Kitchen offers three membership levels, free, gold and platinum. “With the free membership players get five days advanced booking and $20 an hour for a court,” said Black. “The gold membership is $40 a year and that’s 10 days of advanced booking and $18 an hour to play. Platinum membership is $75 a year with 15 days advanced booking and $16 an hour per court.” Sometimes outside courts are busy, players have to wait in line to play, he said. “This is a way to avoid all that. You get a group of four people splitting the court and that makes it affordable.” In the near future The Kitchen will offer classes and clinics, he said. “We’ll have beginner to advanced, leagues and tournaments. People can book events for an organization, business, a party or the whole facility.” Pickleball has been around for a long time but has become very popular more recently. “I think it’s been viewed as an older generation game,” said Black. “But it’s great for all generations and you can play at all levels. It’s easier than tennis to learn and in some aspects it’s a pretty simple game.” l
Journals starting Community Champions program By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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The Kitchen has three indoor courts with outdoor surfacing. Courtesy photo
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What anglers should know about fishing during a drought year
fter Gov. Spencer Cox issued executive orders declaring a state of emergency due to drought conditions, low water levels are top of mind for many Utahns. Drought impacts many things, including fish and wildlife species. If you are planning some fishing trips this summer, here are a few things to consider before you head out. How drought impacts fish species Drought impacts fish by reducing the amount of water available in lakes, reservoirs and streams throughout the state. These are primary habitats for Utah’s fish, and having less water affects fish in multiple ways. “This smaller amount of water heats more quickly and warms to higher temperatures than when there isn't a drought,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “Warm water also holds less oxygen than colder water. The combination of high temperatures and low oxygen can stress fish, causing poor growth and disease. Fish can also die when temperatures are too warm or the oxygen levels get too low.” Trout in low-elevation waterbodies have the greatest likelihood of being impacted by the drought this year, but low water levels and high water temperatures can affect all fish species. How fishing could possibly be impacted this summer If you enjoy fishing from a boat, you should try to visit your favorite lakes and reservoirs as soon – and as often – as you possibly can. Water levels at some reservoirs and lakes could be so low by July that boat ramps may not be functional. Before you plan a boating trip, be sure to check for updates on each waterbody to see if the ramps are open, especially later in the summer. The drought may also change the number of fish stocked into certain waterbodies this year. “There are a few waterbodies where we are expecting to see low water levels due to drought or maintenance work, and in an effort to decrease the number of fish that may die as a result of low water, we have decided to decrease the stocking in these waterbodies,” Oplinger said. “We are not entirely cutting the stocking of any waterbody, and if we decrease the number of fish stocked into one lake, we will reallocate those fish to another waterbody where we don’t anticipate low water levels. Also, these anticipated stocking changes only impact 1-2% of the lakes and reservoirs in Utah and don’t include any of the major fisheries.” How to help fish during a hot, drought year If you want to give the fish you catch and release a better chance of survival during the drought, you should consider fishing in the mornings or evenings when temperatures are cooler. Another way to
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Fishing along creeks and streams is a popular summertime activity in Utah.
help fish is to pick a fishing spot that has deeper, cooler water, so you can release any caught fish into an area where they are more likely to survive. “Basically, try not to fish near little coves that have shallow, stagnant warm water,” Oplinger said. “Instead, pick a spot where you can release your fish into better quality water to increase their survival rates during this hot, drought year.” Tips for handling fish to decrease stress • Use single hooks on lures and bend down the barbs for easy release. • Minimize the time you spend “fighting” the fish and any hands-on handling. • Use rubber or coated nylon nets to protect a fish’s slime layer and fins. • Quickly remove the hook with forceps or needle-nosed pliers. • Minimize the amount of time the fish is exposed to the air, especially when the weather is warm. And keep your hands wet when handling the fish. • If the fish is deeply hooked, don’t pull on the line. Instead, cut the line as close as
possible to where it is hooked and leave the hook. • Allow the fish to recover in the net before you release it. • If the fish doesn’t stay upright when you release it, gently move it back and forth. “If you intend to release trout after catching them – and you expect them to survive – you need to consider the impacts of low and warm water conditions,” said Brett Prettyman, the Trout Unlimited communications director for science, Western water & habitat and headwater programs. “Drought leads to reduced flows and increased temperatures. Each of these can individually create deadly conditions for trout – together they will almost assuredly end in the loss of fish. The additional stress of being caught could easily be the final blow during drought situations. Unless you plan to keep the fish, you should consider not fishing when conditions could be fatal to the fish, particularly where fisheries are sustained by natural recruitment.” l
Those fishing in ponds or lakes may see water levels lower than they’ve been in 30 years. Photos courtesy of Utah DWR
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Summer reading program kicks off in June By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
FARMINGTON—From storytime to reading challenges for adults, the summer library program promises to be fun for all ages. “They’re all virtual,” said Davis County Library Director Matt Goff. “We’re playing it safe for now.” All of the programs will be recorded with links on the library’s website, Goff said. “Except storytime, that will be live on Zoom, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. They’ll need to register so the person who runs it knows to let them in.” Summer reading packets will be available at all of the branches and includes reading trackers that can be filled out for a reward, a new story to read and activities to do, he said. The first virtual program, Fairy Tales with Dewey the Dragon starts June 6 – 12. “Every week there is a new program,” said Goff. “We also have classes for teens with a reading tracker and take home kits for them to do.” There are programs for adults with trackers too, he said. “We found that last year during the pandemic a lot of adults just wanted something to do. Some time the pandemic will end and we’ll find ways to get authors to come.” Goff said they’ve been getting 30 to 50 households on for storytime. “So that’s nice that people are coming.” For a period of time the libraries were open on a limited basis due to COVID restrictions. “We’re back and ready to go – no appointments,” he said. “We’re excited about the summer programs because we weren’t able to do them last year. We expect it will be a lot of fun. I’ve worked at all the libraries and working at the library is always fun.”
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New Allied Health Building offers programs to meet demands of healthcare industry By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
KAYSVILLE—Students who want to enter the healthcare field can now receive training in the new state-of-the-art Michael J. Bouwhuis Allied Health Building on the Davis Technical College (DTC) campus. A formal ribbon cutting to launch the facility was held last week. The 85,000 square foot building is named for retired Davis Tech President Michael J. Bouwhuis who served for 24 years. “There are 11 programs,” said Melanie Hall, Director of Marketing and Community Relations for DTC. “The second floor is for practical nursing. Students can move directly to Weber State University. It’s taught by WSU instructors so it’s a seamless pathway to continue on to WSU.” As part of the dental assistance program, every Friday DTC offers dental care in partnership with the Bountiful Community Pantry, said Hall. “We call it Pantry Smiles. They provide critical services to patients.” There is such a demand for healthcare workers now, she said. “We’ve seen a spike during the pandemic. There’s been a huge uptick in the CNA program of people who wanted to get involved. CNAs often go on for their LPN, RN or as surgical techs.” “It’s a great stepping stone,” said Heidi Anderton, Instructional Management Assis-
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tant. “Students can complete it in about five weeks. It gives direct patient care in assisted living, to doctors and nurses in a hospital setting and providers in the home as well to the aging population or those who need support.” They are ready to give care in fundamental ways, said Hall, whose mother needed additional help before her passing. “A family like ours couldn’t have done it without them. They are the unsung heroes of the healthcare world. It’s the most foundational direct training someone is going to get.” The facility has practice labs that look like recovery rooms or surgical suites. “There are manikins that look like human bodies designed to have ailments that humans have,” said Hall. “It’s a form of AI meets medicine. The nurses can practice on them and get the experience in a simulation environment. The manikins can sit up and make groaning noises. It’s fascinating but a little bit horrifying too.” There is also an advanced EMT and firefighting program, Hall said. “They learn in a fabulous ambulance simulator. We’ve partnered with Layton City to use their burn tower for training too. You could be a firefighter who is first on the scene and need to give medical attention until EMS arrives. They wear a lot of hats. We don’t always appreciate the role a firefighter has in lifesaving procedures on scene.”
The 85,000 square foot building is named for retired Davis Tech President Michael J. Bouwhuis. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
The new facility will allow DTC to serve 3,300 students. “The programs offer great accessibility,” said Hall. “There are not long waiting periods so you can get started pretty quickly. We see students coming straight out of high school and others who are looking to retool their career.” “We have 61 to 68-year-olds starting over
because they didn’t want to retire,” Anderton said. “It’s fun to see a class with a senior in high school and a 63-year-old grandmother. We have a grandpa and his grandson taking welding together.” For more information about DTC programs visit davistech.edu. l
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Learning curve pays off for Woods Cross’ boys soccer team By Matthew John | The City Journals
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n May 18, 2021, Woods Cross High School faced off against Maple Mountain in the second round of the 2021 UHSAA/Mountain America Boys Soccer 5A Tournament. Woods Cross fought valiantly – the two were tied at halftime – but Maple Mountain wound up prevailing, winning 3-1 to eliminate Woods Cross from the tournament. For Woods Cross’ soccer team, there will always be next year. They’ll regroup, get some new faces, and prepare for what’s to come. Of course, for their seniors, there obviously wouldn’t be a “next year” for them. After being eliminated by Maple Mountain, their high school soccer career was over. For some, it was a fun time that they obviously knew would come to an end at some point. But for others, like Jagger West, this was the end of an era. “It was really hard for him,” his mother, Mary Lyn West said. “He’s been playing soccer since he was four. He’s played competitively since he was 10...It’s been a rough couple of days.” Anyone who’s played sports has probably heard, “It’s just a game” at one point or another. It’s usually said to calm a player(s) down after losing. But there can be more to sports than just the game itself. For Jagger, soccer wasn’t “just a game” to him. It was something much more. “Moving up the team. Learning your space and earning your space through hard work... Soccer is awesome and it has been a really good learning experience for him,” Mary Lyn said. Another reason why the “just a game” remark can be argued as a fallacy is that people can learn more about
themselves through the sports they play because they figure out how far they can push themselves. This is something that Mary Lyn saw firsthand when she watched Jagger play over the years. “The whole soccer situation really set him up to know that you have to work hard to succeed,” Mary Lyn said. “You learn your limits. You learn how far you can go. You push yourself harder than you probably ever would regularly. And I loved watching that too (from Jagger). Seeing how hard he would work and how much he sacrificed. It was fun to watch.” And who’s to say it really is over? For those who love the game but may not be able to pursue it as a player past high school, there are always alternatives that can get them involved in the game even if it means not playing. According to Mary Lyn, Jagger’s college plan is to study medicine to pursue a nursing degree, which, should he decide to, can be used to further put him into the world of sports he loved so much growing up. “I’ve told him he can work as a nurse to put himself through PT School or become an athletic trainer,” she said. “I’ve told him there’s no limit to what he can do if he really wanted it.” To some, it’s just a game. To others, it’s more than just a game. No matter what one’s approach to sports may be, there’s no right or wrong way to go about it. To Jagger West, soccer was more than just a game, and because of that, he’s prepared himself for whatever challenges lay ahead. l
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Out-maneuvered: Woods Cross’ #7, Elvis Corado dribbles around Olympus’ Mitchell Brown as the Wildcats out-scored the Titans 5 to 2 in First Round State play-off action in May.
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(-7,600); and natural resources (-1,400) sectors have all lost jobs in the past 24 months. W h i l e the strong job market and low unemployment are very positive for Utah, our state is once again struggling with a labor shortage. Simply put, there are not enough people in the Utah labor force to meet demand for workers. If this continues for too long, it could constrain potential economic growth, especially for smaller companies that must compete with larger employers for these workers. Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. l
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hen 14-year-old Lily’s* mother drove through a tree-lined street in their quiet suburban neighborhood in Davis County, her eyes immediately lit up when she saw a home displaying the rainbow flag. Lily, who is gay, immediately felt a sense of love, acceptance, and safety from her neighbor even though they have never met before. June is LGBTQ+ Pride month and commemorates the Stonewall riots of June 1969 in Greenwich Village, N.Y., when members of the community participated in spontaneous demonstrations in response to a police raid that occurred at the early hours of June 28, 1969 at Stonewall Inn, a gay bar. The events that took place at Stonewall Inn led to the first gay pride parades in the United States and around the world. Today, Pride is celebrated widely to honor the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Homes and businesses display their support by flying a rainbow flag. Gilbert Baker created the first rainbow flag with the help of other volunteers for his friend, Harvey Milk, to use at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978. It was a hand-sewn piece displaying eight colors which each signified meaning: hot pink = sex, red = life, orange = healing, yellow = sunlight, green = nature, turquoise = art / magic, indigo = serenity, and violet = spirit. Baker explained how the flag came to be in a 2008 interview with the British newspaper “The Independent.” “In 1978, when I thought of creating a flag for the gay movement there was no other international symbol for us than the pink triangle, which the Nazis used to identify homosexuals in concentration camps,” Baker said. “Even though the pink triangle was and still is a powerful symbol, it was very much forced upon us. I almost instantly thought of using the rainbow. To me, it was the only thing that could really express our diversity, beauty and our joy.” When Harvey Milk was assassinated on Nov. 27, 1978, just a few months after the original flag was unfurled, demand for the rainbow flag increased thereby requiring mass production. Due to the unavailability of certain factory colors and production and display logistics, eventually the flag transformed into the widely used six-color design. However, even more than 40 years later, the rainbow flag – with its symbol of love and acceptance – still causes controversy and anger, especially in conservative communities. Rainbow flags are regularly stolen, vandalized, and even burned. For many, especially in the smaller, more conservative towns of Utah, displaying the rainbow flag is an act of courage since you may be the only home or business in town that willingly displays allyship and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and,
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in the case of the Autumn Ridge neighborhood in Sandy, could receive backlash and hostility. Yet even singular displays can be the most powerful as they signal to closeted LGBTQ+ members in the neighborhood that they have at least one friend and a place of safety close by. “This is not a religious issue,” said resident Kristy Donahoo. “This is a humanity issue. Hearing the stories of youth about rejection is just heart-wrenching. The flag represents acceptance and love. Statistics have showed us that if there is just one person in their corner, they are much less likely to consider suicide. And everybody can relate to wanting to feel accepted and wanting to feel loved and it is so important to put that message out there. I was scared too to put the flag out. I was scared to go door to door. But what I discovered was I didn’t need to be scared anymore. Because there is that commonality in all of us to want to feel accepted and loved and to belong.” Project Rainbow is an organization that stakes rainbow and other Pride flags at Utah homes and businesses for a small donation. In 2018, the effort began with 500 flags. In 2019, 1,400 flags were staked. In 2020 with the help of more than 100 volunteers, Project Rainbow staked over 3,000 flags across the state from Spanish Fork to Logan. Eighty percent of the proceeds go to the Utah Pride Center and other LGBTQ+ organizations throughout Utah. “I think the flag can seem very simple but it could be a very powerful symbol,” said Project Rainbow founder Lucas Horns in an interview with Utah’s CW30. “Just knowing you have an ally can be very impactful just so you know you are not alone. It is breaking down the stereotype in Utah and shows there are a lot of loving and accepting people here. It is profoundly beautiful to see allies pop up where you least expect it. The community is in every corner in the state.” Megan Hitt of North Salt Lake, and owner of Jabz Boxing studio, uses Project Rainbow to display Pride flags throughout the year. “We display the rainbow flag as a symbol to acknowledge others’ marginalization,” Hitt said. “I acknowledge it, I mourn for their losses, and I display the flag to communicate that my business is a safe space.” Natalie Pehrson of Kaysville said there is a difference between “tolerance” and “unconditional love.” Flying a rainbow flag is a deliberate and public act of support, acceptance, and love. Pehrson said, “I fly the Pride flag to honor those creative, loving, kind, loyal, strong, and beautiful people among us whom I love.” For more information and to display a Pride flag at your home or business, visit www.projectrainbowutah.org. *For privacy, Lily’s real name has been changed. l
Rainbow flags line the yards of Utah homes. Photo courtesy of Kate Jones.
Jabz Boxing Studio displaying the Transgender Pride flag provided by Project Rainbow to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility in March 2021. Photo courtesy of Megan Hitt.
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Charter school’s mission is to educate the whole child By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
NORTH SALT LAKE—In spite of the pandemic, students at Legacy Preparatory Academy have received a rich, full education this year. In addition to the traditional focus on reading and math, the charter school places an emphasis on fine arts, social studies, science and history and has received high marks in student testing. “We just completed our kindergarten Acadience testing and will finish the year with 88% of our kindergarten students exceeding benchmark, 10% at benchmark, 2% slightly below benchmark, and 1% well below benchmark,” said Principal Karen Holman. “We started the year with 50% exceeding benchmark, 20% at benchmark, 10% slightly below benchmark, and 20% well below benchmark.” Legacy Preparatory was recently honored as a spotlight school at the May Utah Charter School Board meeting to celebrate their academic achievement during a pandemic year. “Our academic growth within our low income, Hispanic, and English Language Learners in Acadience scores is what the State Charter School Board noticed,” she said. Besides the strong academic instruction, students participate in a wide range of other activities such as art, music and theater. The school just finished a production of “The Lion King.” “We had two casts of about 30 to 40 students,” said Holman. “Fifty to sixty kids participated overall. Tandi Lefler, our music and theater teacher, does all the plays.”
She teaches the kids rhythm and how to play instruments like the recorder and ukulele, Holman said. “We want students to have a well-rounded education and choose what they want to focus on. In the fifth grade they get an introduction to musical theater and in the sixth grade they do violin and orchestra.” Legacy Preparatory opened in 2006 and has two campuses, one in North Salt Lake for grades K-4 and in Woods Cross serving grades 5-9. “A charter school is still a public school,” Holman said. “There is no tuition. Enrollment is done through a random lottery system because it’s capped by the State Office of Education. We can have 112 per grade K-6 and we can increase the number in 7-9 to 150 per grade.” Parents have a vested interest in the school, she said. “Students love to see their parents in the classroom and being involved. They have to make a choice to bring their child to this school. There is no bus pick up or drop off so they’re doing that daily. It is important to us to do what we can to support them.” The school maintained a hybrid schedule the whole year of four days a week with children coming in the morning or afternoon for three hours. “The parents were phenomenal about that,” said Holman. “They believe in keeping the kids safe and so they supported the hybrid schedule.” Children had daily instruction in reading,
Students work in the computer lab at Legacy Preparatory in North Salt Lake. The charter school also has a campus in Woods Cross. Photo by Becky Ginos
math and writing with parents assisting with their student’s learning at home, she said. “Assignments were given but they (parents) didn’t have to become teachers. Some opted to go fully distance. Teachers were recording lessons or Zooming into the class.” Teachers have worked really hard, said Holman. “They’re doing in-person instruction
two times a day and assisting distance students. They’re organizing lessons and Zoom links. They need to know what needs to be included for at home as well.” The kids love to be in school, she said. “They’re always doing service for each other and finding ways to help each other. I really love them – they’re just so cute.”l
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Woods Cross boys tennis wraps up successful season By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
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n what looked like it would be a rebuilding year with losing its top two singles players to graduation in 2020, the Woods Cross High boys tennis team instead turned this spring into a championship season. The Wildcats won the Region 5 title May 12-13 at Farmington High School. “We just decided to get to work and have as much fun as we could and our guys just really committed and focused on important pieces of their individual games,” said first year head coach Jim Romera, who was an assistant last season. “It was a lot of fun to win such a closely-contested region tournament against a powerhouse team in Farmington and strong teams in Viewmont and Bountiful. It was by no means an easy process.” “It felt awesome to win region,” said Brayden Allen, who won the Region 5 title at No. 3 singles. “It is one of the best moments I’ve had playing the game. It took a lot of hard work to get there, especially as a team, so it was awesome we came through with the title.” Junior Jack Hinkle defeated Farmington’s Josh Jones 6-1, 6-4 to win the individual title at No. 1 singles. “Jack played so well and so smart,” Romera said. “He hit the ball well, but was very strategic about his placement. It was amazing against a great player. His talent led him to an exceptional season and he has a very bright future in the game.” Allen defeated Bountiful’s Soren Mickelsen in the final match at No. 3 singles, winning 6-0, 6-3, to cap off a “fantastic season,” according to Romera. At state, Hinkle won his first round match against Sam Sorensen of Salem Hills, winning 6-1 6-0. He lost to Skyline’s Ethan Green in round two, 6-3 7-6 (2) to finish 11-2
on the year. Allen beat Justin Castle of Timpview 6-1 6-0 in the first round at third singles, but lost in the second round to Davis Turley of Brighton 6-1 6-0. Allen finished the season with a record of 10-3. Woods Cross’ third region champions were the No. 2 doubles team of James Thomson/Andrew Harrison, who beat Farmington’s Noah Bowcutt/Landon Packer 6-2, 6-0. Thomson and Harrison won their first round match at state, beating Evan Jones and Mckay Ritchie of Wasatch 6-3 4-6 6-1. They lost in the second round to Andrew Hush and Skyler Rigtrup of Spanish Fork 6-3 7-5. The Wildcats finished with 3 team points. Caleb Richards placed second in region at No. 2 singles, but qualified for the 5A state tournament. “To be just a sophomore and qualify for state is a great accomplishment,” Romera said. The No. 1 doubles team of Jackson Olsen/Tyler Duke were knocked out early, losing their first match at region but made a run in the consolation bracket. “They played really well and won their last two matches,” Romera said. Richards, Olsen and Duke also played at state and were defeated in first round matches. Allen and Brigham Pugsely were the team captains this season. “They both made great contributions to the team on and off the tennis court,” Romera said. “I can’t say enough about these two outstanding young men.” Also on the Wildcats squad this year were Luke Akerlow, Jack Beecher, Cole Carmen, Tyler Duke, Joey Eyring, Mason Garff, Andrew Harrison, Ryker Iverson, Max Johnson, Zach Keddington, Aiden McMillian, Fletcher Murray,
The Woods Cross boys tennis team won the Region 5 title May 13 at Farmington High School. Photo courtesy Jim Romera
Daniel Olsen, Jackson Olsen, Marcus Richards and Ethan Slater. Romera was assisted on the coaching staff by Scott Rockwood and Molly Richards. “Molly and Scott were such an integral part of the success of this team and made such a difference for us this year,” Romera said. “We have a really bright future with the likes of Caleb who played at No. 2 singles as just a sophomore as well as freshmen Andrew Harrison, who played No. 2 doubles on varsity in his first year,” Romera said. “Other freshmen to watch are Ryker Iverson and Aiden McMillian.” l
Woods Cross High’s summer camps preview for June By Matthew John | The City Journals
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ummertime and the livin’ is easy! We can finally say that now and it’s about darn time! With school coming to a close and this nationwide pandemic finally meeting its maker, camps will start opening up for Woods Cross High again this summer. Isn’t it nice to know that we’re slowly but surely getting back to normal? Even if normal life is finally making its long-awaited return, it’s going to be a slow process for everyone. With that said, Woods Cross High won’t be hosting a plethora of camps for the month of June. There won’t be any soccer or volleyball camps at that time. However, they will host open gyms for volleyball players who want to play. The good news is, if your kids are basketball players, Woods Cross will be hosting camps for them! Sponsored by the Girls' Basketball team, the camps will be run by Coach Dave Simon. The one exception being the camp for Junior High and High School students, which will only be for girls. (Take note – The grades listed below are regarding the grade your child will be entering the next school year. For example, if your child was in second grade this year, they would have to go to the camp designated for third graders.) Elementary Basketball Camp Grades K-2nd Dates: June 15 – June 18 Times: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $50 Elementary Basketball Camp Grades 3rd-6th Graders Dates: June 15 – June 18 Times: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $50 Jr. High/High School Girls Basketball Camp 7th-12th Graders Dates: June 15 – June 18 Times: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $50 As summer keeps progressing, there should be more camps that will be hosted. And considering how fast summer goes, it won't be long before July comes down the pike! l
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IN THIS TOGETHER BY LOUISE R. SHAW
I’d been there with my family some years earlier and was anxious to share it with my new husband, even if it meant spending part of the day on a long drive up a winding road when we could be sitting on a beach. There are just some things worth driving long distances for and the overlook of the Na Pali Coast on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is one of them. The Kalalau Lookout is 4,000-feet above sea level and the view into the ridges and peaks and valley below is nothing short of spectacular. The drive along Waimea Canyon, what has become known as “the Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” is also pretty breathtakingly amazing. We ascended, stopping at all lookouts, as is my wont, and noticing as we did that more and more clouds were filling the sky. Four-thousand feet is pretty high up there. Even clouds are comfortable at 4,000 feet and sure enough, as we drove the last few hundred feet to the very end of the drive, we were enveloped in a cloud. And in that particular cloud, there were no views past the end of our arms, much less along the rugged cliffs of the Na Pali and down the Kalalau Valley to the ocean and beyond. It was a disappointment, but at least it wasn’t snowing like the time a few days earlier when we’d gotten up in the wee hours of
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all in. On the way back to our car, we passed a young couple who’d just pulled in. By now, there was nothing but cloud to see. We greeted them but said nothing at all about the conditions. Until they asked. Was it clear this morning? she said. Yes, we answered, watching them smile and shrug and try not to be disappointed. We were you 35 years ago, we said. We missed the view then too, but we came back. I hope they will too. Because after that first time you know better when to come. You know to wait for the right conditions. To start early. Not to be distracted. And it works. And when it doesn’t work the first time, it’s even better the second. Just don’t give up.
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omes are going up at a fast pace in the Shamrock Village subdivision located at 1854 W. 1950 South in Woods Cross. The Woods Cross City Council approved the final plat for phases 7 and 8 at the May 18 meeting. “People are standing in line to get those,” said Community Development Director Tim Stephens. The council also approved the final plat for Portofino subdivision at 1600 W. 1180 South. Photo by Becky Ginos
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KAYSVILLE—For much of her high school career, Woods Cross senior Carlee Hansen has been running away from the competition. Hansen was at it again at the 5A Utah State Track and Field meet May 18-19 at Davis High School as she closed out her high school career with three more state championships. Hansen claimed state titles in 3200, 1600 and 800 meter runs, as she helped Woods Cross to a second place finish in the 5A girls standings. “Considering all things,” Hansen said, “I was pretty happy with how it went. I was hoping for a 4:45 (in the 1600), but I was proud of how fast I ran.” Hansen says the 1600 was the focus of her attention going into the state meet. And she did not disappoint. She won the race with a time of 4:49.18, which was 16 seconds better than second-place finisher Timpanogos’s Raygan Peterson. It was the second fastest 1600 meters in state history, and broke the existing record for the Davis High track. Hansen says she could have achieved her goal of 4 minutes and 45 seconds in the race had it not been for a last second lightning delay that caused the race to start 40 minutes later than scheduled. “It threw me way off,” she said. “But I was happy with what happened.” In the 800, Hansen finished with a time of 2:12.48, six seconds ahead of Mountain Ridge’s Taylor Jorgensen to claim the title. The race was at the end of
what had been a busy two days for Hansen, who had also run in the 4x400-meter relay and the 400-meter dash. “I was kind of dead,” she said. “I had run a lot of races.” The Woods Cross senior opened the state meet with a win in the 3200. Her time of 10:57.31 was two seconds better than Mountain View’s Mari Konold. “I ran as slow as I could to win,” Hansen said. Hansen also posted a fourth-place finish in the 400. “My coach came up to me and told me we had a chance to win,” she said. “So I went out in the 400 and tried my best. I tried to win, but I had never done the 400 before.” The Woods Cross senior knows she left it all out on the track. “It was better than I would have guessed,” Hansen said of her performance in the 400. “But not as I would have hoped.” Woods Cross finished with 51 points to finish second in the 5A girls standings, finishing four points ahead of Farmington, who was third with 47 points. Timpanogos won the 5A team title with 68 points. Continued page 8 Woods Cross runner Carlee Hansen took state titles in the 3200, 1600 and 800 meter events. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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