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ndian Hills Middle School teacher Blythe Wilde believes in giving students and their families a hand up when needed. In late winter she opened the Compassion Closet to those in need with items ranging from school supplies to food and personal hygiene items. “I saw the need here,” she said. “We have 27% on free or reduced breakfast and lunch. As a special education teacher, I have students who get bused in from all over the district. We have students crying because their parents have gotten accepted for food stamps, so they’ll finally have food. I’ve had students who are homeless or sleep from car to car, couch to couch. I’ve had students who share one bedroom with siblings and a parent. When we look around, there’s not a lot of food pantries that are accessible this far east.” Wilde may have more insight than others from her own experience. After leaving an abusive relationship, she found she needed help for herself and her family. She first asked her kids’ school, but after learning they didn’t have any aid, she eventually found help at a food pantry. Wilde received a $1,000 grant from
the school leadership team to stock the closet with shelf stable food items that are easily opened in case students may not have a can opener. They’re also available to eat without access to a microwave. They’re filled with snacks, cereal, peanut butter and jelly. She added in personal hygiene items—toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, pads and tampons, which she acquired six cases from a Donor’s Choose grant. There are other cleaning items like dish soap and even biodegradable laundry sheets. “Students can take this to dissolve in water and wash their clothing in a bathtub or a sink,” she said, adding that students also can arrange to use the school’s washer and drier or shower if needed. The closet is completed with socks, winter hats, gloves and scarves as well as Continued page 14 Indian Hills Middle School teacher Blythe Wilde opened Indian Hills’ Compassion Closet to help area students with food, school supplies, warm clothing and personal hygiene items. (Julie Slama/ City Journals)
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Make a difference in Sandy and Alta this Earth Day By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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n Nov. 3, the day after the Sandy mayoral election, candidate Zach Robinson did something that showed his love for Sandy City. “I spent the day after the election gathering up all of our signage. Sandy chose to opt in to a program to recycle candidacy signs. All I had to do was drop it off at the public works building at 8775 S. 700 West,” Robinson said. Robinson describes himself as “an avid recycler,” so being able to recycle signs instead of putting them in a landfill was great. “I’d like to see it be permanent!” Robinson’s commitment to the environment is shared by many in Sandy. Earth Day is April 22. Sandy residents are encouraged to join an Earth Day event or cleanup, like those at Dimple Dell Regional Park or Alta ski area. “We’re hosting the sixth annual Earth Day Cleanup Event Sat., April 23 in Dimple Dell Regional Park. All Sandy residents are invited to help,” said Joyce Walker of the Dimple Dell Preservation Committee. The cleanup starts at 9 a.m. at the Wrangler Trailhead, 10350 S. 1300 East. The purpose of the project is to remove trash and invasive weeds throughout the park. Families, individuals and church and community groups are all welcome. “The help of organizations who have partnered with us over the years is crucial to the success of these events and the ongoing care of the park,” Walker said. DDPC will provide instructions and garbage bags for volunteers. DDPC asks that people wear work gloves and appropriate clothing, including good shoes. Please bring shovels, hand spades and rakes. Walker said she is excited to see “marked improvement” in the condition of the area since the DDPC was created six
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years ago. “Many areas that were previously choked out by invasive weeds have now begun to reestablish with native plants, which are important to the wildlife that lives in the park. This is due to the efforts of thousands of willing volunteers over the past years,” Walker said. The area spans over 600 acres, running northeast from 1300 East up to the historic Muir-Poulsen home and orchard on Mount Jordan Road. Walker said DDPC is grateful for the ongoing help from park employees, volunteers, running groups, horse riding groups and many others who use and care for the park. “They are all crucial to the success of the continuing care of the park,” Walker said. Dimple Dell is a priority for Mayor Monica Zoltanski, who has been vocal about her interest in the area for a long time. A bit farther east, Alta is hosting their 13th annual Earth Day event April 16. Multiple activities will cover hands-on education about wildlife species and the unique environmental issues the area faces. Alta’s website (www.alta.com) describes the event as focused on connecting with the area so people can learn to care for it and use is sustainably. “[Our event] encourages environmental stewardship, responsible recreation and awareness of the relationship between climate change and the future of the ski industry in Little Cottonwood Canyon,” wrote the organizers. Experts from Tracy Aviary will help people identify the over 100 species of birds that live in the area. Rangers will be on hand to teach about the ecology and geology of Alta by skiing out from the Sunnyside lift (lift ticket required). Registration is required for some activ-
Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski has had a special interest in the Dimple Dell area for years. She and her family are regulars at events like the annual Earth Day cleanup. (Joyce Walker/DDPC)
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Silver Mesa Elementary brings back night of hands-on science, art to its community By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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fter a year hiatus, Silver Mesa Elementary’s sixth STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and math—night was back with full community support. An estimated 500 people came to take part in 12 different STEAM activities ranging from extracting strawberries’ DNA to being entertained by a magician, PTA president Ashley Backman said. Last year’s annual event was canceled as health and safety protocols for the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t allow large group gatherings. “We were really excited for those who came out and were supportive; it was phenomenal,” she said. “The kids, everyone, had a great time and we had activities for every age in the family. We just love our community; this is an opportunity to come and experience things that they maybe wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to. We love providing that for them.” Families were able to take part in interactive activities. Some participants liked trying coding through Hour of Code and Scratch, others tried out directing Spheros to follow mazes on the floor, and crowds tried catching balls thrown by Jordan High’s robot and learned how, when they’re in high school, they can be part of the team that programs it to compete in regional competitions. “It’s great when the high school kids come and it was really fun for them to interact with the kids,” Backman said. There were hands-on activities such as writing a message with vitamin E on a piece of paper, then having another smear it with iodine to show a secret message. “The kids really liked that. They were learning about
different elements, but also having a lot of fun,” she said. They also learned about suction, using a ping pong ball, tube and hairdryer; discovered more about germs and bacteria using chenille stems in petri dishes; discovered more about the properties of light by creating rainbows and polarization using filters; and tried their hand using long pinchers to open up a Band-Aid in a Mason jar. “The kids learned they had to be very skilled with their motor skills and it was teaching them about surgery and how tight and crazy it can be,” Backman said. On the art side, students displayed their superpowers, such as “I have the power to turn off devices” and “I have the power to ask for help from a trusted adult” from the previous week’s digital safety artwork for White Ribbon Week. There also was a student Reflections video display and an opportunity to try yoga, where students learned the form connects both art and science. Another display was a table filled with retro technology. “It was great for kids to reach out and touch and look at to see how things have changed over time,” she said. Parents also had the option to attend a digital brain defense class that introduces a way for parents to discuss how to best structure a schedule with their family and approach digital safety as a follow-up to their White Ribbon Week. l
Silver Mesa Elementary students directed Spheros to follow mazes on the floor during the return of Silver Mesa Elementary’s STEAM night. (Photo courtesy of Silver Mesa Elementary)
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After spring cleaning, find the right place to donate, sell or dispose of items By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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pring cleaning isn’t just about wiping down walls—it’s about getting the clutter out of your house and yard. Sandy offers some good options. Here is information on the bulk waste program, what Deseret Industries accepts, and the best way to make money selling at Kid to Kid or a yard sale. Sandy’s spring 2022 bulk waste pickup happens from March through May. Residents should get a card in the mail with their pickup date. Garbage piles of both garbage and green waste (yard debris) can be put out on the curb up to 72 hours early. Mayor Monica Zoltanski stars in a two-and-a-half minute YouTube video educating residents on the bulk waste rules. It’s available on the city’s website and Facebook page. An essential part of keeping the program depends on keeping waste out of storm drains. “The bulk waste program is changing. Remember, only you can keep contaminants and debris out of our storm drain system,” a friendly and dedicated Sandy Public Works employee reminds the mayor in the video. Sandy Public Works also subsidizes a dumpster program year-round. On their dumpster reservation page, Sandy residents can schedule a 30-cubic-yard dumpster to be delivered to their house for up to 72 hours. The cost is $180. The city pays the delivery and dumping charges. Call 801-568-2999 with questions. Things that aren’t ready for the dumpster can be donated to a good cause, like Deseret Industries. The Sandy D.I. at 825 E. 9400 South is happy to take your donations, Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Appointments are not required. The website lists items that can be donated. Since they will be resold, people are encouraged to have donations “be washed, ironed, mended or repaired to be ready to serve the needs of others.” Donations are accepted at the drive-thru, where you can get a tax receipt for the estimated value of the donation. Keep in mind that donations close two hours before the store does, and leaving donations when the center is closed is illegal. The D.I. cannot accept food or drugs, wet or mildewy items, large appliances, some electronics such as CRT TVs and CRT computer monitors. They also don’t accept firearms, ammunition or mattresses/box springs. Before you head to the D.I., you might try your luck across the street at the original Kid to Kid location, 792 E. 9400 South. “We buy a lot of things, from clothing to toys to furniture. Knowing when items are in the highest demand helps you get the
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most out of your gently used kids’ items,” said store manager Adam Ramos. For starters, think opposite seasons. “We’re always prepping for the next season. Right now we’re buying shorts and sandals, not Christmas dresses. At the end of the summer we’ll need back to school clothes,” Ramos said. Clothing and items need to be clean and in good condition. You can walk away with cash, but accepting store credit will get you 20% more. “We take clothes from preemie to size 14. We also buy (and sell) toys, cribs, pack-and-plays, swings, bouncers, high chairs—just about anything but car seats,” Ramos said. Ramos can save you some time if you’re coming to sell that pile of infant clothes you got for your baby shower. “We definitely see patterns. We have so much newborn stuff and have to turn people away. The items are good quality—a lot of times they still have the tags on. But we just have so much. “We also notice that girls have growth spurts at size four, and boys have theirs at size six. We tend to have a surplus of those sizes,” Ramos said. Buy back stops two hours before the store’s closing time. There’s one last money-maker to try before you give up on all your (amazing!) stuff—a yard sale. Follow Sandy’s rules on yard sales to keep the city and your neighbors happy. Residents can only have three garage sales per year, and there must be 14 days between each one. Garage sales can’t last longer than 48 hours. “Super” garage sales, where three to five neighbors pool their items together are permitted, but all the items need to stay at just one residence. The items sold must be “used” items from that residence. Dallas Reid of Sandy said he loves hosting a good yard sale, but to make it worth your time they are a lot of work. His tips for success are to put up signs, post a free ad on KSL Classifieds (consider paying for a premium ad), make sure you have change and watch out for the early birds who are there before the posted time. “Yard sales are a great way to consolidate. You would be amazed at the value others find in something that no longer has value to you. “I am always satisfied with the clean look of my home and the extra cash in my pocket (or Venmo) after a yard sale,” Reid said. Reid’s final tip: finish in time to take whatever doesn’t sell over to the D.I.l
Donating quality used items to the D.I., like the Sandy location at 825 E. 9400 South, is a good way to clear out your house and give new life to things your family no longer needs. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
“You’d be amazed at the value other people find in things that are no longer of value to you,” said Dallas Reid of Sandy about yard sales. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
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A good spring cleaning after a Utah winter will reset you for a new year By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com
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pring is here, which means it’s spring cleaning season! Here are some tips specific to Sandy on how to get motivated and do it right and ideas on a thorough checklist. “A good spring cleaning does more than just get your house clean. It resets your mind for the year,” said Mike Henderson. Henderson and his wife Charmon have run Happy House Cleaning in Sandy for over 20 years. Mike Henderson said a spring clean is essential because the longer you wait to do a thorough cleaning, the worse the build-up gets and the longer the job takes. “Pull out all the big appliances like the fridge and the stove. Pull your dresser away from the wall. It’s amazing to see that even the walls will be dusty. Clean under the bed. Wipe around the door trims, cabinets and baseboards. These places are consistently missed,” Mike Henderson said. Mike Henderson said Utah dust comes in layers, so sometimes it takes layers to get it off. He’s found good results using a vacuum with dust attachments first, even on the walls. Then, wipe everything down with a wet cloth. “Your best friend is a microfiber cloth,” Mike Henderson said. Charmon Henderson adds, “Clean with a wet cloth because if things haven’t been wiped down in a few weeks, dust collects to the point where a dry cloth will not clean it. I like to use Simple Green cleaner. You can buy it at Home Depot. It’s environmentally friendly, and there are no toxic gasses to breathe in while you work. ” For a good idea of what deep spring clean should include, Charmon Henderson says their website www. happyhousecleaning.com has a list. “Check under ‘Menu of Services’ and that will give you a good checklist,” she said. Sara Martinez, owner of Sandy cleaning business E&S Star Cleaning knows that sometimes you just need motivation to get started. She suggests cleaning one room at a time, and getting your kids or friends to help. “Play music while you clean! I like cleaning because it makes a house feel so welcoming,” Martinez said. To combat Utah’s hard water buildup, Martinez soaks shower heads in vinegar. Her deep cleaning suggestions include details like scrubbing tile grout, cleaning the washing machine inside and out and cleaning the inside of the dishwasher. Martinez agrees that a thorough spring clean means going all out. Pull out appliances and clean behind and under them, flip mattresses and organize your home office. Vacuum often-missed areas like the dryer hose and bathroom fan vents. If you decide you’d rather let someone else clean your house, Martinez said don’t feel bad about hiring someone. But do make sure the company is licensed, bonded and insured. “I love seeing the changes after we clean a home. It gives them confidence,” Martinez said. More lists and details on services are on the company’s website www. ensstarcleaning.com. Martinez also speaks Spanish. Cleaning can be about more than just wiping down surfaces. It can be about getting closer to the life and the house that makes one happier. Jenna Lindsay is a KonMari certified tidying expert in the Salt Lake Valley. She believes there’s a mental health element to cleaning and the symbolism of spring. “As the world reawakens, you get the opportunity to reevaluate what is most important to you. A tidying
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“Enlist your kids to help with spring cleaning,” says Sara Martinez of E&S Star Cleaning in Sandy. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
“During spring cleaning, pull out furniture and vacuum often-missed areas like air vents and bathroom fans,” says Mike Henderson of Happy House Cleaning in Sandy. (Heather Lawrence/ City Journals)
A clear organizer with compartments can keep bathroom drawers and shelves from becoming cluttered. (Heather Lawrence/City Journals)
mindset involves a lot more than just your possessions. It’s your relationships, your career and your hobbies,” Lindsay said. If you feel that the pandemic has taken a toll on your mental health, you’re not alone. “We’ve gone through a lot the past couple years. You may feel stuck or stagnant, like you’re repeating the same things and the same bad habits. A spring cleaning offers you a refresh and a different perspective,” Lindsay said.
Lindsay encourages people to see organizing “not just as a clean space but as a canvas on which you can create your ideal lifestyle.” More information on her philosophy is on her website, www.chaostoclarity.vision. “For a lot of my clients cleaning up is a surge of energy,” Lindsay said. “It gives you a fresh view of your surroundings, and that affects other areas of your life.” l
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Local third-grader shares her dinosaur passion with state legislature By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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n East Sandy Elementary third-grader told legislators how she got to see teeth, a claw and toe fossils of dinosaurs when the Natural History Museum of Utah visited her school. Macey Degen, who wants to be a paleontologist so she can discover more about dinosaurs, was invited to speak Jan. 27 to Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee by the Natural History Museum of Utah. “My name is Macey. I am 8 years old, I love dinosaurs, of course, and I’m autistic,” she said in her first visit inside the capitol. “The ammonites when they’re in danger, they put their heads and legs inside and close their shell so they stay protected.” During the visit, Rep. Steve Eliason talked to her about Utah raptors and showed her a book he has about them. Macey, who’s favorite dinosaurs are a Utah raptor, a velociraptor and tyrannosaurus rex, was excited that “I got to stand up and talk behind the microphone” in a “huge room with big, giant flag on the wall” and “lots of people.” She was accompanied by her parents.
Her mother, Dawn Shaw, introduced her to the committee members. “Macey told them about the fossils she saw in the principal’s office and how much it meant to her and how it was nice to see other people interested in what she was interested in,” Shaw said. “Lots of people were coming up to her and tell her what a good job she did. It was really, really, really special.” East Sandy Principal Brian Rudes said that a few months earlier, he spoke to the Natural History Museum of Utah educator after she was giving fourth graders presentations a few months ago. “I asked if they would let this student I knew, who was in third grade and loves dinosaurs, come to my office to see the fossils,” he said. “They let her hold them and look at them and she just went wild when they showed her that stuff. Then the Natural History Museum reached back out to us—because they go to the state capitol to petition for funding every year—and asked if we could put them in contact with her family. She was able to share her experience about seeing the fossils and how cool it was, and that was a really special
thing. She did a great job. I’m proud of her.” Macey also got to meet Jason Cryan, the executive director of the Natural History Museum of Utah, who gave her a 3D book about the Utah raptor. “When you move the pages, the dinosaurs move in the book,” Macey said. When she returned to school, Macey got to share her experience with her class and her principal and teachers could watch a video of her talk. “It was cool and it was very fun,” Macey said. The museum also provided Macey and her family as well as students in her class passes to the museum. “I get to go to the museum to see dinosaur bones being cleaned with a back door pass,” she said. “It’s all been pretty good.”l
East Sandy third-grader Macey Degen looks at a book about Utah raptors that Rep. Steve Eliason shared with her during her visit at the capitol. (Photo courtesy of Dawn Shaw)
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s March Madness for both men’s and women’s NCAA teams comes to a close in early April, Edgemont and Albion students also are anticipating the end of their tournament the same time. In its fourth year, Edgemont elementary students are selecting the best picture book in their own book bracket. Each teacher and the principal selected their favorite picture book, matching the theme, “The Favorites,” to begin the tournament with the Sweet 16. The winning book is to be revealed April 1. “Picture books are for everybody,” book tournament organizer and first-grade teacher Hailey Beutler said. “The cool thing for the older kids, too, is that they can see that. You never grow out of picture books.” A giant bracket is posted in the hall so students will know which books move on to the next round in their big dance. Many teachers have copies of the picture books, or they have access to them online. The school library also may have copies students can read. The school typically purchases multiple copies of the winning book so each classroom has a copy. It’s a tradition that excites the students about reading, Beutler said. “The kids get to vote on them, and we make a big deal out of which ones are moving forward. We make it fun, and the kids get super into it. I have a lot of kids asking, ‘Which books are the ones moving on?’ and I have to remind them that we have to wait for all the classes to finish reading it and give me their votes. They’re very engaged and invested in the process,” she said. She also is a fan. “I found the idea from another teacher on a social media site and was like, ‘Hey! That would fun.’ I have always been a basketball fan, so when I got to combine my love of basketball with my love of reading, I was all over it,” she said, adding that she expanded the idea she saw on the post from a class tournament to one for her entire school. In the four years that the Edgemont has been holding the tournament, only one picture book entry has repeated: “The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors;” the book that won their March Madness the very first year is now in the tournament again this year. The March Madness book tournament is a tradition that Beutler hopes will be carried over to Glacier Hills Elementary next year when Edgemont and Bell View Elementary students combine to form a new school. “We’re still going to give each class
First-grade teacher Hailey Beutler updates Edgemont’s March Madness book tournament after the first votes came in for students’ favorite picture books. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
a copy of the winning book and hope we can keep the tradition going,” she said. “We’ll just have to buy more copies since we’ll have double the teachers (at the new school).” At Albion, the tournament may stretch back 10 years or more, said Bridget Rees, teacher librarian/media specialist. “It’s a strong tradition and the students all gather around the bulletin board to see the rankings,” she said. The theme at Albion is “Boys versus Girls,” where Rees selected strong male or female characters in books in a wide selection of genres from realistic to historical fiction to graphic novels to science fiction. “I tried picking characters where the largest number of students would be familiar with; many of these books have been popular all year long,” she said. The book pool began with 32 books and each student and faculty member could enter their brackets in a fun competition. The student and teacher winners, those who pick the most books correctly, will be announced April 1 during halftime at the eighth-grade students versus faculty basketball game and each will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. “It’s amazing to see how talk around here transforms during March and how they’re excited having conversations are about books,” Rees said. “It’s a fun way to engage students.” l
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Perennial contenders Alta soccer off to solid start Photos by Travis Barton
Carter Bell attempts a scissor kick during region action against Orem. The Hawks were off and running to a 6-1 start to the season.
Preston Ludlow cuts back against Orem. The junior scored the game-winning goal in overtime to beat Orem 3-2.
Lincoln Eberhardt takes a corner kick during region action.
Faris Kurdi curls in a shot for the Alta Hawks to take the lead against Orem during its 3-2 overtime victory.
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Continued from front page backpacks full of school supplies. Wilde hopes to find more funding to keep the shelves filled. While the pantry had only been open a week, she already has distributed a case of applesauce, several cans of soup and beefaroni, seven boxes of cereal and five laundry sheets. However, more people are learning about the supplies, including a family who is experiencing homelessness. “They were super excited about this concept. I’ve been getting the word out that we’re open and have items available,” she said, adding that she anticipates about 100 students will need the supplies. “We have an anonymous system in place where a student can go to the counseling center and then I will get an email with a student number, no name. I’ll fill it and take it to the counseling center and the child can pick it up.” Wilde said teachers also can make referrals and she will even supply a granola bar or food item if a student goes without breakfast or is cold and may need a pair of socks. She’s also willing to share with other students who may attend neighboring schools. They can email her at Blythe. Wilde@canyonsdistrict.org or call Indian Hills for assistance. She also accepts community donations.
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Brookwood’s art-a-palooza most successful ever, despite different approach By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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rookwood third-grader Haylee Haradin was excited at the possibility of attending a jump rope and pizza party. It was an experience the third-grade teachers created allowing families to purchase tickets for their children to attend as part of the fundraising part of the elementary school’s art-a-palooza tradition. Art-a-palooza is designed to provide families an opportunity to spend time together and support the school and the arts, although this year, after a one-year absence, it looked a little different, said organizer Abby Pohlman. “We started planning in January and the (COVID-19) cases were so high that we didn’t feel it was good to start promoting an event where we would have 500-700 people gathering at a school so we switched gears a little bit,” she said. Instead of having teachers oversee interactive art opportunities for students, the event was held in conjunction with parent-teacher conferences. That way, Pohlman said there was a constant flow of families, but not large congregations. There was an art stroll where families could see students’ artwork posted on bulletin boards and also check out their glow-in-the-dark art exhibit. Also on display were silent auction baskets, which they could bid for online, as well as come in to purchase tickets for teacher experiences or purchase cookies or homemade bread. “Our goal was $10,000 and after all the expenses were taken out, we were over $17,100,” Pohlman said about the funds that are earmarked to offer enhanced student activities such as Math Olympiad, debate, hands-on science activities and field trips. “I think the online component really helped since other family members from different locations could participate and teachers as well, since they are usually busy at the art tables.” She also said the anonymous bidding also allowed an increase of $2,000 during the last few minutes of the auction. “It was different (than in person) because you could bid $5 more and you weren’t standing next to someone and feel bad about outbidding them, so you could feel like you could bid higher rates,” Pohlman said, which ultimately supports the school even more. Haylee’s parents are supporters of art-a-palooza and other school activities. “This school is so fun and wonderful,” her father, West, said as his wife, Holly, bid on a family paint night. “It’s a great neighborhood and we’re here to support it. We love it here as all the parents
West Haradin and his daughter, Haylee, look over Brookwood’s silent auction items at the school’s 11th art-a-palooza. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
care and contribute and volunteer and the teachers are awesome and the principal listens and is attentive. It’s just a really good feeling to come into this school.” Brookwood’s last art-a-palooza was held in 2020, the night before the school and school district closed in response to safety and health protocols surrounding COVID-19. Pohlman said there was some concern that families who hadn’t known the 11-year event previously wouldn’t be supportive. “We were a little worried that because it had been two full years and we’ve had a lot of new families come in that parents wouldn’t know what it was so we had to re-educate parents,” Pohlman said. “We definitely missed that component of the teachers being here and doing art activities for the kids, but I think this year, we just needed a new set of eyes on the event. I’ve done it for so many years that I didn’t want to reinvent it, but I was forced to in a way and it was a great success. We earned more money than ever before, and the community still supported the event, so change is good. We’ve learned in the past couple of years that doing things different can be OK.”l
Carnival king brings fun tradition to Silver Mesa classrooms By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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First-grader Audrey Reich shows her mask she made while learning traditions from Spain. (Photo courtesy of Silver Mesa Elementary)
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Mason Egan is one of a handful of juniors on the young Alta squad. With a convincing win over perennial power Brighton and a couple blowouts, the Hawks were 4-2 at press time. Their two losses coming against Cherokee Trail (Colorado) and a powerful Olympus team.
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Comcast invests in Tech-Moms, a program that encourages women to move into tech By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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omcast Corporation is investing in women. The global media and technology company is the Title Sponsor for the Tech-Moms technical training program where Comcast will provide $42,000 in cash and support in 2022, in addition to providing $15,000 in support last year. Tech-Moms is a nonprofit organization that helps women move into, or return to, technology careers. Students in the program are given opportunities to build skills and knowledge to transition to a profitable tech position. “I just started my second week of training with a tech company in Springville, [Utah],” said Tech-Moms graduate, Janice Knudsen. “It pays more and has benefits that my old job did not. There are many opportunities for advancement since this company hires first from within.” More than 200 women have gone through the TechMom program, which partners with five higher-ed institutions, and 80 women are currently participating in the program. Additionally, 300+ applications are waiting for a spot to open. Students are introduced to a variety of technical careers and given a strong support network as they move forward. As the women transition into the tech industry, they discover hidden abilities that help them build confidence in this ever-growing field. “After graduating from Tech-Moms, I have had the confidence to apply for new jobs,” said Rosa Griffin. “Next week, I am going back to college, and I applied for a new job that I dared to apply for, even when I didn’t
meet the college requirement. Two days later they offered me the job. The only condition was that I would go back to school and start working towards my degree. My salary has had a great increase too! I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to be part of Tech-Moms.” “The value of the contributions Utah women make is incredible,” said Deneiva Knight, Director of External Affairs at Comcast. “That's one reason we are partnering with Tech-Moms. We want to help provide women the opportunity to build the skills, knowledge, and professional network they need to transition into or re-enter a career in tech.” Comcast has a history of community investment bringing digital equity to communities with programs like the $1 billion initiative Project UP. The project provides safe spaces for students to access free WiFi, it supports 13,000 small business owners of color with tech services, and it works with thousands of partners across the country. With Comcast’s support, Tech-Moms has the opportunity to introduce women to careers that could change their lives. As more jobs open in the tech industry, women are empowered to apply for positions they’d never considered. “I really am loving my new job so much more than I ever could have imagined,” said Tech-Moms participant Sherrie Hall. “Also, I didn't realize that this was what has been missing from my life. It feels so good to work and
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Female golfers will mix business and fun at the Copper Rock Championships in April By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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lowed by a Meet the Pros Night on Tuesday. Wednesday is the ElevateHER Challenge Luncheon with keynote speaker Sharlene Wells Hawkes. The luncheon will be a time to recognize companies that have accepted the ElevateHER Challenge. Thursday through Saturday is the Copper Rock Championships where the women can cheer on their Pro-Am teammates as they vie for the title. “ElevateHER is a corporate challenge with six actions companies can take based on best practices that will elevate women in business,” Jones said. The program’s goal is to increase the number of women in leadership positions and the retention rate of female workers. Companies are asked to increase the number of women who serve on community and corporate boards, establish a women’s leadership development program, close wage gaps, and encourage women to run for public office. WLI started in 2015 to elevate female leaders in Utah. With the WLI Career Development Series, companies can sponsor female leaders, investing in their future. “It’s been hugely popular,” Jones said. “Companies who have accepted the challenge can send female leaders, mid to senior level. When women go back and teach their teams, it helps them be seen as the leader they are. It’s really magical.” WLI also offers a Political Development Series that coaches women who want to run for office. The program started seven years ago and more than 300 women have completed the course. Several women currently serving as mayors in Utah went through the program. “I couldn’t be happier with how this is shaping up,” Jones
The 2021 Copper Rock Championship was won by Bailey Tardy, who prevailed by three shots. The 2022 championships and WLI Pro-Am run Apr. 18-23 at Copper Rock Golf Course in Hurricane, Utah. (Photos courtesy of Copper Rock Championship)
said. “[Men] are our allies and advocates for women. There are some awesome men in our state. They are part of the solution.”l
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