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edyka shrank in the rearview mirror of the rented passenger van, along with crowds of displaced families and aid tents. Bonnie and Brett Hilton were transporting as many families as they could fit to Krakow, two and a half hours away from the Poland-Ukraine border. Most were fast asleep in the back, and no wonder. The journey was long and exhausting; each was able to bring with them only what could fit in their arms. Their destinations (if they had any) were spread across Europe; Dusseldorf, Berlin, Vienna, even Paris. At first, the bus reminded the Hiltons of one they rented years ago on a past trip to a very different Ukraine. Bonnie and Brett flew to Ukraine for the first time in December 2003, at the tail end of a lengthy international adoption process. The Hiltons had been approved as viable adoptive parents and invited to visit various orphanages, but they had no idea who they were going to meet. At the end of their stay, if all went well, they would be taking two children home with them to Pennsylvania - and they did. After staying through Christmas and New Year’s, they were able to bring back two little girls, biological sisters, 2 and 4 years old. During that process, they connected with families through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and remained in contact through the years. In 2015, the Hiltons began planning a return to Ukraine in search of the girls’ biological family. Their close friend, a Ukrainian who had married and moved to Idaho, happened to be visiting family during the same period, and agreed to act as translator. All they had to work with was an address found on the adoption paperwork. The team rented a Matryoshka (a small bus) and drove to a village in the middle of nowhere. It was a town where every- The Hilton family has gone to Ukraine on different occasions to help at-risk children, they have done so again looking to save the 65,000 orone knew each other, so even though they were disappointed to phans in the country. (Photos courtesy Hilton family) Continued page 35

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Wrestling champion (and middle linebacker) thrives while living with autism By Rachel Aubrey | r.aubrey@mycityjournals.com

hen you see 16-year-old Charlise Matsuda, she may be sporting her Summit Academy team swag. Like most teenagers, she is busy balancing her studies and practicing her skills as an athlete. It is likely that you will see her on a grassy field practicing or in a gym training. What may not be so visible is that Charlise also lives with autism, as do her two older brothers Eli, 18, and Darius, 20. Yet despite this, there is more to Charlise, she is a daughter, a sister, a student, an athlete, a competitor, a champion and a coach. Upon entering preschool, Charlise was considered deaf and mute, unable to speak the

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way her peers were. After being diagnosed with autism at age 3, Charlise has found her way into adolescence and into the world of football and wrestling. While both Charlise and her father, Jarom Matsuda, admitted that they don’t consider their family to be a “sports family,” she has nevertheless had some extraordinary experiences as an athlete. A middle linebacker for the Summit Academy boy’s football program, and a quarter back for the all-girls Utah tackle football team, the Bone Crushers, she is also a near 4.0 GPA student. All the while, living with autism. “It’s not like I necessarily have a fear of saying I’m autistic,” Charlise said. “It’s not the first thing you need to know about me.” When she’s not busy with football, Charlise’s time and attention is on wrestling. In February, Charlise won first place in her weight class at the 3A state championships after only one year of competing in high school. What began as a hobby six years ago in Colorado, where the family lived prior to moving to Utah, quickly turned into a passion. Even though her parents had no experience with the sport, and even with all the losses that came early on, she remained dedicated and followed the family rule of never quitting once you start. “It was confusing at first, I lost every match and every tournament and it was frustrating for me,” Charlise said. “I had to keep going ‘cause I never quit, my parents taught me not to quit.” Early on in the most recent wrestling season, Charlise lost four matches in a row by pin, meaning her opponent was able to put both of Charlise’s shoulders in contact with the mat for two seconds. The losses were hard, but she used them as a motivator to learn and become better for the next match. Summit Academy wrestling coach Tyler Wagner had no idea about Charl-

ise’s autism for at least a month into the training season. Wagner described the only girl on the boy’s wrestling team as tough and tenacious, never sitting out if things are hard and never complaining. “It was cool to have her on our team,” Wagner said. “Failure does not seem to bother her, she is always battling though.” Wagner said that the other teammates really supported and helped Charlise throughout the season and hopes other girls will see what Charlise has accomplished and want to follow suit. Charlise has found a place within her school community to belong and sometimes that can be hard for those living with autism. It can also be hard for parents of autistic children to know how to fit in as well. Matsuda said that having three children diagnosed with autism has better equipped his family to know how to understand others and how to help others succeed. Matsuda admitted that early on he did a lot of things wrong when it came to parenting children living with autism. “We had to throw out the entire playbook and start from scratch,” Matsuda said. “We realized that the things we did that we thought were good and right and good parenting were not what our kids needed.” One of the things that Matsuda and his wife learned was that traditional public school was not the right fit for their kids. Although the family resides in South Jordan, the decision was made to enroll the kids in Summit Academy in Bluffdale forsmaller class sizes. Charlise will graduate in 2024. “In our family we have chosen to celebrate it rather than treat it as anything negative,” Matsuda said. “Everyone has challenges in life.” Both Charlise and her family have been able to overcome the obstacles that often ac-

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AAI to compete in world drone championship, thanks to local girl scout By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

wo American Academy of Innovation teams will be competing in the world drone championships May 10-12, thanks to one high school girl. AAI senior Mikayli Cannon saw an opportunity for many of her robotics teammates to continue learning and sharpening their skills by learning how to build, program and fly drones. When Cannon checked to determine their interest level, they were enthusiastic for a new challenge despite being busy every weekend this winter with robotics competitions. They also wanted a chance to compete in a Remote Aerial Drone Competition. However, when Cannon learned there wasn’t a competition in Utah, she decided to organize one and set the date for March 19. Cannon also reached out to other peers at school who weren’t on the robotics team but wanted to learn about drones, and they joined the team. Her first step was to write and apply for an $8,000 STEM Action Center grant, which she used to purchase multiple drones as well as help support the school’s robotics teams. Because of supply chain and shipping issues, the do-it-yourself drone kits she ordered with the funds didn’t arrive until late January. In February, she and her classmates built two drones, and using their robotics and engineering experience, programmed them. “We’ve been building the drone now,” Cannon said on Feb. 18. “Before that we were getting to learn how drones work and

the rules of the game.” The RADC contest, sponsored by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, is similar to her robotics team’s FIRST Tech Challenge where there are three skills assessments. An autonomous, or preprogrammed, part of the contest is first. Then, teams create alliances of two teams.Four drones from the alliance fly around the field to score as many points as possible in a three-minute match. The drones use the rotor downdraft to move balls to corners and into floor goals as well as setting the drone down in a landing zone to gain points; after five rounds, the team with the most points, wins. Once AAI’s drones were programmed, Cannon and a couple team members who had some experience flying taught the other classmates, knowing they just had weeks to learn before the competition. “It was fun to see them have their maiden voyage today,” she said. Soon after, AAI split its members in half to fly their drones, Titanium Pagasi and Titanium Pagasi II. The students had to “work to bring each other up,” their adviser Danielle Cannon said. “They have moved around within the teams to find the strongest combinations. Mikayli gave them a good starting point and then, they moved around to fill the right position for each person. They are two teams, but one family.” Teamwork, critical thinking, communication, project management and student de-

In the competition, drones work together as an alliance to gather balls then set down in the landing zone. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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Two drone teams from American Academy of Innovation, who qualified at the competition held at their school, will compete at the world drone championships May 10-12 in Dallas. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

velopment are some of the goals and skills of the organization’s competition. “I’ve learned some new skills, but I’ve also been applying the skills I’ve learned through FTC,” Mikayli Cannon said. “We are a STEM school, and we have a robotics team and other cool things. I wanted to add to the fun opportunities the school already has.” Cannon also reached out to the Davis Discovery STEM Club in Roy, Utah, and sold them some of the drone kits, then helped with building and programming the drones. “I messaged back and forth with their director and helped answer questions,” she said after learning they were interested in learning about drones. For Cannon, the experience doesn’t stop there. She is using this as a base for her Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts of the USA, which relies upon high school-age Girl Scouts developing and carrying out sustainable solutions to issues that impact their community and world. “I did a lot of research and I realized this is an opportunity for others to learn. There will always be more teams who are going to want to learn and join and even here at my school, we have younger students on the team who are going to take it over,” she said. Cannon, who has relied upon her leadership experience she’s gained while growing up in Girl Scouts, plans to help teach the skills to her multi-level Girl Scout troop as well as several other FIRST Tech teams who want to start next year. “She’s pushing the program forward and helping them raise money so they can purchase drones,” said her school adviser, who also happens to be her mother. Cannon said that her background in Girl

Scouts and her passion for STEM has helped her be in this unique position. “I’ve been taking the leadership skills that I first learned in Girl Scouts to every meeting I run and helping my teams and other teams to further learn,” she said about the project that already has stretched well beyond 100 volunteer hours. The school adviser, said the meetings are organized so each student knows what they’re doing. “Mikayli knows how to bring the strengths of each team member and their personalities to work together. She has helped with running troop and service unit meetings and with all her knowledge in programming, robotics and STEM, it has helped her be able to bring this together and give others these opportunities,” Danielle Cannon said. The teenager also is preparing for her drone pilot license, which she wants to get after the competition. With her license, she can fly drones to take aerial photos for businesses and organizations, which will pay her for her services. It’s a way to help fund her college education. Cannon also recently received the Utah State Board of Education’s Career and Technical Education Scholarship and Tuition Award that will pay $1,000 for her tuition for her first year at Salt Lake Community College. She also is learning more about SLCC’s drone program so she can further her skills. But first, her attention is on the REC Foundation Aerial Drones Competition World Championships. The school’s two teams and a team from Davis Discovery STEM Club qualified and now they will be packing their bags to be amongst the 67 teams competing at worlds in Dallas. l

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Ball in: First state unified basketball tournament provides inclusion, belonging in high schools

n its first unified basketball season, Herriman High brought home ribbons from playing at the state tournament. But it was more than that. It was an opportunity for inclusion, partnership and belonging, said First Lady Abby Cox, who supports unified sports through her Show Up initiative. “Every student has a chance to be included and every student gets the chance to compete,” she said at the opening ceremony of the state unified basketball tournament, where 32 teams played against each other — and sometimes, played together — for a chance to represent their team and school for a ribbon or medal. “There was a moment in the state tournament where one of the players on the other team came over to our kid who made a basket and gave our player a big hug,” Herriman High coach Jill Ames said. “He was so happy for him and just wanted everyone to score. I’m competitive and I want to win, but to be a part of a basketball game where there’s really no one yelling at you, or at the refs or at each other, and everyone is there wanting to see each other succeed and do their best, that was just amazing.” The tournament included co-ed athletes from 25 high schools running through a gauntlet of Utah Jazz and Weber State cheer squads and professional teams’ mascots, all there to support unified sports. It is the first high school state tournament, said Unified Champion Schools manager Courtnie Worthen. During preCOVID-19 years, the tournament was held for community teams vying for the state title. The 2020 tournament, which was planned to be a statewide event, was canceled because of the pandemic, and last year, regional competitions were held in place of a state tournament to reduce the numbers and possible spread of the virus. Worthen said after the statewide soccer tournament last fall, which was held at Rio Tinto stadium and had the support of Real Salt Lake, interest in unified sports grew. “A lot of it was thanks to the First Lady’s initiative, Show Up,” she said. “More schools started to see what unified sports could be and wanted to be a part of it, so we saw a lot of growth. This was an incredible event.” That event included eight of the nine high schools in Davis School District competing, as well as the Jordan Education Foundation pledging to support 10 new teams, including Herriman High. Wasatch High’s team will even represent Utah at the national Special Olympics games. Since Worthen began overseeing unified sports four years ago, the competition has doubled from 22 to 50 teams involved in soccer, basketball and track.

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By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com “A coach told me that this whole week they have seen inclusion, that their students have made friends with unified partners and even students who weren’t participating. They talk to each other and the students on the unified team feel like they’re a part of the school for the first time,” she said. It’s not just high schools. Worthen said that by the end of the school year, unified sports activities will have quadrupled in the past year, bringing participation up to 160 elementary and secondary schools. In May, unified golf will be introduced at the middle school level. Unified sports also gained the community’s support. The basketball tournament, which was supported by the Utah Jazz, had four sections: two developmental and two competitive divisions. The winners of each division were recognized at the Utah Jazz game April 6, where a highlight reel of the tournament was shown. However, the focus at the tournament was on basketball. Special needs players, or athletes, are joined on the court by two peer students, or partners. The rest of the team regularly rotates in and cheers for both teams on the sidelines. Several schools had banners and families and friends cheering. Ames, who has coached girls basketball at both Riverton and Herriman high schools, coached unified sports for the first time. “This was a brand-new opportunity and I fell in love with it. They’re just amazing kids and their peer tutors are amazing as well. It was really fun,” she said. Her team — five athletes, along with three peer tutors — went through skills training where they dribbled through cones and shot baskets from different spots, which identified their ability as a developmental team. “So that first day, I got an understanding of where the students’ abilities were and then we could get to work on the basics, shooting, passing, dribbling. The partners were great to work with them and help them,” Ames said. “It was really fun to see their improvement during the six or seven practices we had.” That led them to the regional tournament held in February at Riverton High. Thanks to junior Charles Wilcken promoting the event, Herriman High students filled a section of the bleachers and lead in the cheering. Several Jordan Board of Education members and administrators joined families supporting the teams. “A lot of kids at school wished us good luck at the game and you could see the kids always smiling because they’re so excited,” Wilcken said. “Every time I got an opportunity for them to score, I’d pass the ball to them and get them to where they knew they could shoot.”

First Lady Abby Cox runs out with Bingham High at the parade of athletes during the first high school state unified basketball tournament. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

A highlight for Wilcken was in the last minute of their final region game. “We had a player, and he hadn’t scored in the first two games and we’re really trying to get him to score and there was like a minute left in the last game we had. He shot it like four times…and he finally made it. He was jumping up and down and then the whole student section was going crazy. It made me really happy, and gave me the chills to see how excited he got over this basket,” he said. Ames agreed: “To me that was phenomenal, to see our school unified and get behind us – that studentbody was cheering, just like any other basketball game, and treated those kids just the same. We’d hit a three and they all just went crazy. That was so fun to be a part of, to see them come out and support the team and rally around them.” The team beat Riverton’s competitive and developmental teams and lost to Bingham High for a second-place finish. At state, which was attended by Jordan School District Superintendent Anthony Godfrey, Herriman lost to Brighton High in the opening round, then went on to beat Jordan and Orem in the consolation rounds. “We lost by 1 point to Brighton; we had a chance, we had the ball for the last shot and we couldn’t make it. We were right in it. Brighton was just phenomenal, just making sure everybody got a chance to score. Their team captain would rebound it and just give it to our players and let them shoot,” Ames said. “It’s pure joy, just that excitement when

those kids make a basket and then look into the stands, look at their parents, everyone is cheering. They are excited to be there; they want to win just as much as everybody else. It’s just fun to see them be successful and get better.” Wilcken said that he plans to join Herriman’s Make a Difference inclusion club. “Kids with special needs are really fun to hang around once you get to know them; they’re really funny,” he said, glad to be a part of the unified team. “Unified basketball is not about winning and losing. It’s about just making sure everyone enjoys the game and unites through basketball.” Bingham, who won the regional tournament, beat Jordan High in the state tournament after falling to Hunter and Orem high schools. Braxton Thornley, who coached the seven athletes and five partners, said he was proud of his team and it was gratifying to see the players improve. “We had a couple athletes who at the beginning of the season didn’t know how to follow the ball, didn’t know how to move up and down the court,” he said. “By the end of the season, they were moving independently and getting rebounds and making shots. For our athletes to get recognized for grabbing a rebound or making a shot, it’s a huge boost of confidence. Aside from competition, for them to just fit in and be able to do these things that allow them to feel successful is huge.” But it was more than that.

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Riverton High teammates celebrate scoring in the first high school state unified basketball tournament. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

“It was really cool to see our partners develop relationships with those athletes and learn how to support them throughout the season. It’s important that our partners have opportunities to work with these students who belong within our school community and still deserve a voice. Building those relationships is one of the most rewarding dynamics,” he said, adding that through the school’s Best Buddies program it will continue to give students the opportunity to interact. Riverton also has the Silverwolves

Buddy program which allows students an opportunity outside of unified sports to be inclusive. “We have students that participate in our unified sports and say it was just so much fun. Once they do, they’re more likely to say hello to students in the hallways, go out of their way to make them feel they are a part of the school and that they have friends here and often get involved in our program so they can continue to support the peers,” coach Alexis Brown said, adding that a Jordan School District special needs prom was planned. In fact, several sports teams, cheerleaders, drill team and dance company, along with Inclusion Cheer, came to support the teams at region. Riverton’s competitive team took first at region and its player development team took third. Both teams took seventh at state. “The more we compete, the more unified partners we get involved and more people see what it is and realize a little bit more that my students can do this and they’re capable and just like everyone else,” Brown said. “ They have a few more difficulties, but they want the same things – to play on sports teams, to be included and participate on the same level. We’re not going to halfway play. We’re out there playing full as a team; we’re doing our best, we’re having fun. Unified sports are creating positive experiences for everyone.” l

Herriman High unified players pose with the crowd who came to support them at the regional tournament. (Photo courtesy of Jill Ames/Herriman High)

Eastlake crossing guard jumps in front of oncoming car, saves student By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com.com

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South Jordan crossing guards Heidi Cook and Lorena Marcotte worked together to save a second-grade student from being hit by a inattentive driver in the crosswalk near Eastlake Elementary. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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I didn’t think. I just reacted. I had to make sure the girl was going to be safe. I jumped right in front of the car. I had to get the driver’s attention.” Eleven-year crossing guard Lorena Marcotte stood in the intersection of Isla Daybreak and Top View on a bright sunny, but cold day. She wore her florescent yellow crossing guard jacket and held her stop sign in her hand. Her back was toward Top View as she waved a second-grader to cross with her scooter at the four-way stop. All of a sudden, her crossing guard partner Heidi Cook yelled “hey, hey, hey.” Marcotte, with her back toward the intersection, turned her head caught a car “rolling right through the stop, heading right toward the girl.” “She didn’t see us, despite wear big yellow jackets, having orange cones set up and having our stop signs up. She was just zoned out,” Marcotte said. After jumping out in front of the car, the driver “slammed on her brakes. Thankfully, she wasn’t going that fast,” Marcotte said. Cook saw the driver’s face. “She was in a daze, not paying attention and was a little shocked when Lorena jumped out in front of her,” said the third-year crossing guard. Thanks to their quick actions, the girl

safely made it to school, said DeAnn Bland, South Jordan Police Department crossing guard supervisor. The rest of the morning, they continued to cross the rest of the students. Afterward, the two crossing guards admitted being shaken up. “We asked ourselves why, and what she was thinking. We just wanted her to be paying attention,” Cook said, still remembering their frustration. The two crossing guards have worked the double crossing together for about one year and have undergone annual on-the-job training. They also have First Aid and CPR training and know to keep their eyes on both the cars and the students crossing, Bland said. The two shook off the incident until a few days later when another driver almost hit Marcotte, the only two close calls she has had as a crossing guard, and both happened in the same week. “We both know the job; I’m just grateful that nobody got hit and that Heidi was there to yell and alert me,” she said. After the second near-miss, the crossing guards reported both incidents. They also shared a note that the girl’s mother had written, and the girl delivered the next day to Marcotte.

“It was a thank-you note and signed from ‘a grateful mom,’” she said. “I just cried when I read it. It was really impactful. I carry it with me.” Bland said it’s important for motorists to be aware of their surroundings, especially in school zones. “The longest drivers ever tend to stop is just a matter of seconds,” she said. “A few seconds matter. It meant all the world to that mother and her daughter.” Since then, Marcotte and Cook make sure they can see all the traffic as well as the students and the school at the intersection, especially as more students are resuming walking, scootering and biking to school this spring “We just want everyone to slow down, go even slower than you think. Make a complete stop — all the way. Just look out for these kids, it’s illegal to enter the crossing until they’re across, so don’t squeeze through. Avoid school crossings if you’re in a hurry or better yet, leave earlier,” Marcotte said. “I love this job. I love the kids. Most kids are excited to come and start their day and tell us all their stories as we cross the street. Some aren’t morning kids, they drag their feet, but they still say good morning. We’re just here to start their day off with a smile and make sure they’re safe.” l

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Gladiator Guard demonstrates appropriate behavior at recess resulting in positive outcomes By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

his spring, Stacie Thompson is reaching out to other upper grade Golden Fields Elementary teachers, taking their suggestions to expand the Gladiator Guard to 16 members. The Gladiator Guard, named after the school mascot, started this school year when teachers realized students missed more than academics during the pandemic years. “We noticed how our younger kids were coming off of pandemic learning and weren’t sure what appropriate responses are to one another at recess, or what were appropriate playtime activities,” she said. “When I learned this, I thought this is an opportunity for our sixth-grade students. It would be awesome for them to be able to show by example.” Last fall, Thompson identified eight sixth graders who would make up the Guard. “I saw them at the beginning of the year being positive examples of how to behave appropriately. I knew they were naturally able to help others be nicer to one another,” she said, adding that although she works with student leadership, she chose many of the Guard who showed natural leadership but weren’t part of the student leadership team. Then, Thompson asked the Guard to go out with each class of first-graders to model “what does it look like when we played to-

gether, or what do we do when we hurt someone’s feelings or how do you play to be a good winner or how to lose gracefully.” She said that initially, the Guard would go out every school day for two weeks. The Guard met with small groups and played alongside the students, demonstrating appropriate behavior and teaching games. For example, they may rotate through four-square, basketball and freeze tag. “Then they’d group together and ask if the first-graders could do those things when they play together,” she said. “The Guard was the leader; I was there to make sure they were providing positive feedback and answer any questions.” Slowly, Thompson had the group pull back to a couple days per week. “The turnaround was in a matter of weeks. It just took off. The kids were playing with each other better. They were even playing games we taught them, and their behavior was not only better at recess, but in the classroom,” she said. “Now I send the Guard out with the younger students as a reward for their good behavior and as an extra set of eyes. It’s also a polite reminder of the best way to play together to make sure everyone still has a good time on the playground.”

Thompson said the Guard is available to be leaders whenever they’re needed. Thirdgrade teachers recently reached out for the Guard to work with that grade to show positive behavior and demonstrate good sportsmanship. “It’s been positive for my sixth-graders to be mentors to younger kids and it’s also been great for the younger kids who look up to the older ones and are so excited to have a sixth-grade buddy who is happy to play with them and give them positive feedback. It’s been a good program,” said the third-year Golden Fields teacher who, while teaching a language arts lesson, was recently surprised when a “parade of people walked in” to her portable honoring her as the school’s teacher of the year. “My students loved playing with the first-graders and they’ve really become buddies. They see each other in the hall and give each other a little wave. It’s been really positive and helped all our students make better choices. I hope it helps my sixth-graders continue to make good choices and know how to stand up and be leaders.” With more teachers nominating students, she hopes to double the group size and have this year’s Guard train next year’s members. “It’s giving more students an opportunity to benefit both by having a chance to be a

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outh Jordan’s elected officials have been busy, none more so than Mayor Dawn Ramsey. In an interview with the City Journals, the mayor wanted to share her experiences “in the field,” as she has repeatedly traveled to Washington, D.C. in different capacities over the past few months. In the beginning of February, Ramsey attended the National Conference of Regions hosted by the National Association of Regional Councils, representing the Wasatch Front Regional Council as chair of their regional growth committee. The mayor acknowledged these organizations are a mouthful to say, but was excited nonetheless to bring back information gathered from two days of speakers, breakout sessions and workshops. The biggest topic of discussion - President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed Nov. 15 of last year. The bill introduced many new programs and policy changes, and sessions were dedicated to best practice sharing to take advantage of federal funding. The participants had the opportunity to develop recommendations on behalf of NARC for the U.S. Department of Transportation, to best help the represented regions. Ramsey became aware of federally funded grants as a result of spending time with other region delegations, and was able

to include them in South Jordan’s game plan for the next few years. She said “success would be significant” as the city begins the process of applying for funding. The mayor met with the six federal representatives for Utah, and received personal commitments from all: when these grants are submitted, they will be accompanied by letters of support from each. This will increase South Jordan’s chances of securing the funding needed for transportation, energy and development projects. The National League of Cities had their congressional conference at the end of March, and Ramsey attended in her capacity as the acting president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. “I appreciate the opportunity to represent our city at every level, and to meet city leaders from across the country as we navigate how to stay ahead and keep up in some cases,” she said. Over 90 elected officials from Utah attended, and Ramsey was able to host events with them. They heard from representatives of various cabinets at the federal level, learning of new and improved programs for local governments to take advantage of. Ramsey was especially excited to learn from cities of similar sizes, experiencing growing pains similar

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Then and now: 116 years of YWCA Utah By Rachel Aubrey | r.aubrey@mycityjournals.com

The early years

Since 1906 the YWCA Utah has been an integral part of servicing women and children in the community by providing education and advocacy through its various programs aimed to “eliminate racism, empower women, promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” During those 116 years, some things have changed, and some things have remained the same. While the mission has remained consistent over the years, the circumstances by which services were needed or rendered has altered. In the early years of the YWCA Utah, one function of the organization was to feed those who were hungry. According to YWCA archives, one of the first public cafeterias was opened in the Brooks Arcade building in 1906 in Salt Lake City and meals were served by members of the YWCA. Another function that the YWCA served was that of employment services for women in the Salt Lake Valley. As early as 1912, with jobs in telecommunications and manufacturing increasing, women came to the city to work. With the influx of residents came the need for housing. According to the Utah State Historical Society, the first boarding house of the YWCA was located at 200 East and 255 South and offered rooms, hot meals and social activities. The purchase of the Hammond Hall by the YWCA located at 300 South between 300 and 400 East became the official boarding house. During the pre- and post-World War II years, the YWCA hosted a plethora of social events and activities for servicemen and servicewomen. Dances, game nights, dinners and other recreational activities were organized. In keeping with the times,

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the YWCA offered classes to women to teach them domestic skills such as sewing and cooking. For women at that time, it was expected that they would leave the jobs they had during the war to focus more on domestic responsibilities. Beginning in the 1970s, the boarding house for the YWCA began to be used as a safe house for women who needed a supportive environment. According to archives, in 1976 the YWCA opened the first shelter in Utah, and the first in the country, for women and children fleeing family violence. It was also during this time period that classes began for parenting skills, financial management, dealing with divorce and English language skills. The early 1980s saw the opening of the Teen Home on 800 East and 150 South which served pregnant or parenting teen girls and babies who are homeless, in the state’s custody or have nowhere else to go. This service was the first, and is today the only, of its kind in Utah. The continued work from the late 1970s into the 80s saw the YWCA reaching out to inner city schools to develop after school programs for kids which provided a model for future children services.

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At the helm of the YWCA Utah for the past two years is CEO Liz Owens, who brought valuable gender and equality experience to the YWCA with her career path spanning positions from the Pride Center, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, Planned Parenthood, and the Utah Coalition against Sexual Assault. Owens has learned over the years that gender, race and class are the three most significant predictors of social position. Some of her learned experiences with gender differences stemmed from being the youngest of her family and the only sister. With two older brothers who had different curfews, different chores and all-around different expectations, she was aware at a fairly young age that she was treated differently. Growing up biracial (half black and half Samoan), Owens recalled being one of a handful of minority kids in her community in Provo, Utah during the 1990s, where she was raised as a mem-

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ber of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “I had great friends, so it was not as terrible as it [could’ve been],” Owens said. “There was a circle of support, I was already part of a community and I had a lot of love around me.” After earning a sociology degree from Utah Valley University, Owens went on to earn her master’s degree abroad in one of the first human rights programs offered at the University of Essex in London, England. After living abroad for more than five years, she decided to return to Utah. She has witnessed since moving back how the culture and attitudes toward women are changing, but believes that there is still a long way to go and many things to continue to work on in terms of equity and advocacy on behalf of women’s rights. Her hope is that young girls, or anyone needing support, can find a space to be around other women, girls or individuals who support them. “It’s important that everybody has a space where they belong, particularly for young girls,” Owens said. “I feel really grateful that I’ve always had circles of women and girls around me to support me.” Owens believes the public may not be aware of the full scope of services offered by YWCA Utah to the community.. Located at 300 South and 300 East in downtown Salt Lake City, the six-building campus offers domestic violence services, transitional housing services, race and gender equity advocacy and childcare services, to name a few. “The biggest misconception I encounter is that people just know a piece of our work and not the big picture,” Owens said. Becoming CEO of YWCA Utah during the second week of the Covid-19 quarantine lockdown brought all sorts of chal-

lenges for her and her newly appointed executive board. Some tough decisions had to be made. The team had to find safe ways to remain open and active for the hundreds of community members who both live at and utilize walk-in services provided on-site. As a provider of emergency services such as transitional shelter, long-term housing, childcare and crisis services, it was a challenge to keep everyone safe from Covid and safe from the streets. The YWCA remained fully operational throughout the pandemic as the employees continued to show up to work despite feeling scared and unsure. “We were just hustling, we stopped everything else just so we could handle the day-to-day Covid because it was so overwhelming,” Owens said. “We were committed to being there when people needed us the most.” Owens said there have been a lot of successes and challenges during her first two years. She credits the successes to the staff. Prior to becoming CEO, one third of the staff made less than $15 an hour. Despite overtime hours and pandemic chaos, staff continued to come to work. The YWCA is hosting the annual Leader Luncheon on May 20 with political activist, academic and author Angela Davis as the keynote speaker at the Grand America Hotel. All proceeds from Leader Luncheon support the YWCA’s life-saving and life-changing services for Utah women and their families including comprehensive family violence services, women’s leadership development, race equity work and initiatives, and public policy advocacy. To register for the event visit www.ywcautah. org/get-involved/events/leader-luncheon/. For more information about the services and programs offered and how to become involved or ways to volunteer and give back visit www.ywcautah.org/. l

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As region play begins, Bingham baseball is chiseling right along By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

s Bingham head coach Joey Sato and his Miners traverse what is his 29th year at the helm of this baseball program there isn’t much the legendary coach hasn’t done. Counting the past three years, however — the Utah High School Activities Association did not crown a state champion in 2020 — the Miners have not won a state title since the 2017-18 season. Pleasant Grove got it in 2018-19; as we all know, COVID-19 won in 2020; and, American Fork captured the 6A crown in 2021. But is this the year that Bingham gets back to the Class 6A mountaintop? It appears the Miners are chiseling their way back up that big rock. With a 13-3 record at press time, their best start in the four years since they last lifted the state championship trophy, the Miners have chipped their way to an 7-3 start that included a trip to the Flag City Classic in Tennessee where they

went 4-0 there in mid-March. The only setbacks came at the hands of Spanish Fork in a 7-inning slugfest on March 16, at Skyridge on March 29 and at Lone Peak April 1. Otherwise, the Miners have not lost and are swinging the bats with some serious might as they charge through Region 3. At about the midpoint through region play, the Miners were unbeaten at 6-0 having blasted Mountain Ridge and Herriman in threegame series. In that six-game span they scored a whopping 46 runs and have allowed just nine. Leading the way for the Miners on offense are senior Jonny Hatch, who has four home runs. Senior Preston Jacobsen has three and junior Maddax Peck, two. Hatch also leads the team in RBIs with 21 on the season and junior Boston Jacobs has 15 for Bingham, who has benefited from a nice balance in run production; 10 or more RBI have come from six different players.

On the mound, the Miners are also doing some damage. Senior Rylan Marti has been a flamethrower this year. The 6-foot-4-inch pitcher is throwing heat to the mitt of senior catcher Maxton Peck, en route to a 4-0 record. Senior Israel Diaz has been big for Bingham as well, hurling his way to a 3-1 mark and two shutouts as the Miners second ace and the junior Maddax Peck has come on and pitched two victories. The Miners had nine games left in the regular season before they focus their attention on the 6A state tournament where they bowed out last year in the semifinals to American Fork. That loss is one that this team packed with 12 seniors and several college commits remembers all too well and appears to be intent on reversing. l Maxton Peck (left) and Jonny Hatch are crucial contributors to the highly-ranked Bingham baseball team. (Photo courtesy Jon Hatch)

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South Jordan Elementary fifth-graders recount American Revolution tales, donning period costumes By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

hen Patricia Gotberg began teaching fifth grade at South Jordan Elementary, she decided it would be fun to put on a play about the American Revolution. So, she began sewing period costumes. For her first one, she bought fabric, but then she got creative. For the girls, much like in “The Sound of Music,” Gotberg used curtains as well as some fabric from outdated dresses to which she added ribbon and lace to create period costumes. For the boys’ roles, many will wear revolutionary war era replica trousers and a solid-colored coat and waistcoat, or they’ll have ivory cotton work shirts. Then COVID-19 hit. “I had 25 costumes done and nothing to do with them,” she said. Fast forward a couple years, and the show is happening. On May 25, students in her class will enact a compilation of stories. The play will be performed in the round for the other fifth-grade classes and for their parents. Because she has a few more students in her class this year, she has been busy sewing a few more costumes and adding parts to the play. She estimates that now, after using the

same patterns over and over, she can create a costume in about four hours. “I’ve got a serger; I got a sewing machine, so I’m able to do it all,” she said, including making many of the hats and other props. “I’m enjoying making these and I don’t want not having a costume to be a deterrent for any child.” While the costumes haven’t been assigned yet, she said most will depend on the students’ heights or size. “Generally speaking, Thomas Jefferson is going to wear something a little more fancy, and has a coat,” she said, adding that she also has Betsy Ross’s costume selected. The play will introduce stories of not only those two, but also of King George, Paul Revere, John Hancock, Alexander Hamilton, the Second Continental Congress, the Militia Redcoats and the Constitutional Convention. The students have been rehearsing their parts on their own and recently, for about 40 minutes every day in class. Many of the students have six to eight lines to learn. “We go through half the play one day and half the next; we just push our desks to the side and practice in the round so we’re getting used to that,” she said. “I’m impressed

that they’ve already started to memorize their parts. They are having a blast.” Her next focus will be to make a Boston Harbor backdrop. She said some parents have volunteered to help with the scenery while others are helping with finishing touches on the hats and other props. She also has the help of Beverly Taylor Sorensen specialist Nancy Hopkins, who taught students some period and patriotic songs they’ll be performing as well as the Sir Roger de Coverly English folk dance (similar to the Virginia Reel). “I’m not really a drama person, but I found a love for it, and I’ve found a love for sewing. My mother’s like, ‘I didn’t know you loved to sew,’ but I guess I do,” she said. “It’s really a love of education and a love of history. Children learn more through interaction with the activities instead of just reading it. But I left this play up to them. We had a vote and the majority decided they wanted to do it so we’re doing it.” Gotberg has traced her family lineage to Joseph Morrow, who was in the South Caro-

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Fourth-grade Utah programs made memorable for students By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

At South Jordan Elementary, Deborah Hanson’s students practiced playing on Native American-style flutes her husband carved for them to play in their fourthgrade program. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

everal South Jordan elementary schools are resuming their year-end grade-level programs and adding some creativity after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, some of the 150 students who will present South Jordan Elementary’s Utah program will have a treat for the audience. Instead of playing on plastic recorders, teacher Deborah Hanson has been teaching her students how to play Native American-style wooden flutes carved by her husband, Gary. “He used to say, when you ever end up teaching fourth-grade students, I’m going to make you a classroom set of flutes,” she said, laughing that in her 23 years of teaching before last year, she had never taught the grade. In 2020-21, she ended up teaching fourth grade virtually, but this year, she’s back in person with a bunch of students who have learned how to play the flutes. Retired fifth- and sixth-grade teacher Gary Hanson came to the class to introduce the flutes he fashioned during a three-month period. “I talked to them about how the flute works, the physics of it, the mechanics and about how we breathe into the flutes,” he

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said. “We don’t really blow hard; it’s breath control. We talked about the fingering and the ways you can get a note out of the flute and the fingering to change notes.” Gary Hanson taught himself how to make flutes after listening to an artist-in-residence play when he taught at Sprucewood Elementary. “One day, he brought a flute to play for the kids and let me tell you, their jaws dropped and so did mine. They’re just such amazing sounding instruments,” he said. “My understanding is that most Native Americans say you play this instrument from the heart. You play it how you feel. It’s music, almost a healing or therapy, for the mind and the soul.” His first attempt was finishing an unfinished flute, but then “my son and I looked at it and wondered if we could make one and the adventure began.” Back in 2008, after “You Tube videos, web searches and just experimenting,” he used scraps of walnut, alder and maple to create flutes. Now he carves flutes out of more than a dozen woods and lets “the beauty of the wood speak for itself.” Set in the key of A, the students learned to play the music of “Zuni Sunrise” and had it memorized about one month before the program; Hanson will be playing along on a drum her husband also made. The fourth graders are also working on the “Lakota Courting Song,” which

has multiple time signatures so the rhythm was tricky. These are the songs that will be played when parents arrive for the program. A group of six flutists who wanted to learn another song will play during the program. The program, which ties into the fourthgrade curriculum, will include speaking parts, songs and dances. Topics that will be highlighted include Native Americans; explorers, trappers and traders; and pioneers. It also will touch on the transcontinental railroad and the unique features of Utah’s geology. The program ends with the state song, “Utah, This is the Place.” “The flutes are fun and fit into the Native American culture we study,” said Hanson, who added that students recently presented information about the five tribes in Utah. “Much of the arts have been taken out of schools and I feel they need these experiences. It destresses them and brings them into a good place. By learning how to play, they learn a bit about music and it makes them feel successful. Some kids who struggle in academics can excel with these and maybe this is their language, so it’s been good for them. It’s a unique experience.” At Daybreak Elementary, fourth graders also recently sang songs about the transcontinental railroad, the counties and the state song when they shared Utah’s history; dressed in costumes, the girls wore pioneer skirts and boys were decked out in bandan-

nas and cowboy hats. The program was coupled with the Utah parade of floats, which entailed each student creating a shoebox float highlighting five things about a specific Utah county. “Students covered the shoeboxes with butcher paper, added tissue paper to make it look like a float and just had fun being creative with it,” fourth-grade teacher Tawna Pippen said. She said that the idea was for students to use items they had at home, not to purchase anything. Floats lined up had cotton balls for snow, plastic animals, sugar cubes, cut-up toilet paper tubes, postcards, Legos, stickers, felt, salt dough, plants and one student even put wheels on his float. The floats were part of each student’s report about a specific Utah county. Pippen said that in her class, each week students read about someone in Utah and take notes. “They’re learning about people significant to Utah and practicing their note-taking skills at the same time,” she said. “These activities — the reports, the floats, the program — they give kids a lot of fun learning about the places people have settled there. When kids get to do things like this, they remember it for a lot longer.” l

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ADA ramps focus of grant spending By Collin Leonard | c.leonard@mycityjournals.com

he South Jordan City Council held a public hearing on April 5 for the annual action plan using Community Development Block Grant funds. CDBG is a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with the purpose of developing “viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.” HUD determines the amount granted with objective formulas and census data, measuring the extent of poverty, population, housing overcrowding, age of housing and other factors within a city. The funding for this grant has steadily declined in the last 20 years, adjusting for inflation. South Jordan is projected to receive a grant of $220,000, with a cap of 15% going to public services, 20% cap for admin and planning, and no cap on infrastructure spending. While the size of the grant sounds large to an individual, it is insignificant on the scale of a city. To give an idea of how small this grant is, the city’s operating general fund budget for last fiscal year was around $52 million. This grant is 0.4% of that general fund. With that in mind, the committee who

scored applications elected to use $146,500 of the grant to repair and build ADA ramps in eligible blocks. Katie Olson, the CDBG coordinator for South Jordan, indicated construction costs are around triple what they were pre-pandemic. Brad Klavano, the director of engineering services, estimated each ramp will cost $6,200, so the grant will pay for around 23 ramps. The city will give a portion of $29,000 to the following public service organizations: The South Valley Sanctuary, The Road Home, The Inn Between, The Legal Aid Society and Community Health Centers. Ten applications were received, totaling almost $400,000 in requested funds, but only 7% of petitioned aid could be granted. A redevelopment agency fund has picked up slack where the CDBG lacks, and has been used throughout the pandemic to provide a down payment assistance program and a housing repair and rehab program. South Jordan does not have a large population of low- and moderate-income persons, and HUD allocates grant funds accordingly. This fact might seem positive at first glance, but could also reflect a lack of affordable housing in the city. In the same council meeting, the Day-

break community was discussed. The community, though overwhelmingly positive for the city, will have a tax burden of $500 million over the next 30 years. Of that, 7.5% will be dedicated to affordable housing. The Daybreak vision is one of “Live, Play, Work.” As rising home prices prohibit more and more families from moving to South Jordan, it will be difficult to realize this vision if low and middle income households are not able to afford to both live and work in the city. The next stage of the grant process usually starts on July 1, but delays are likely. This will involve finalizing agreements, after which the government will begin to accept

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Bingham boys soccer making people around the state take notice By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

Senior Andres Weller is part of a strong senior class for the Miners successful season. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

or these Bingham Miners, they are headed into uncharted territory. It’s as though the boys soccer team has charted a course to open a new mine; the only difference is that this time, they brought and are using all of their explosives. These Miners are probing deeper than they have in years. It’s a team that has shown so much promise that people are beginning to pay attention: Bingham is currently the No. 2 team in all of Class 6A in the Utah High School Activities Association’s first RPI rankings released on April 1. “Our main priority is still to be able to win our division [Region 3],” said head coach Leo Gonzalez, who added that he wants to stay focused on the team’s first objective and get that sorted out before he looks down the line at more. For example, added Gonzalez, the Miners’ region title hopes came down to the final game against Herriman last season, a game they lost. But this year might be different for the Miners. This team has already shown great promise in that regard; the Miners took Herriman to overtime April 1 and won 3-2 in the first meeting between the two teams [the teams played again at Herriman, on April 27 after press deadline].

Such a sparkling start by these Miners have people talking about things like a possible state championship, one this Bingham soccer program hasn’t won since 2001. That’s because the Miners are 9-1 on the season, a byproduct of a slow buildup from the freshmen and sophomore teams up through to the JV over the past five years that Gonzalez has been head coach. It’s a squad with so much talent, added Gonzalez, that a half-dozen seniors who have never played varsity soccer before this year are now thriving at the highest level. The kicker is that the Miners’ talent level hasn’t dropped off at all; in fact, they’re playing better than they have in years. “We have what it takes to do that [to win a region title],” said Gonzalez. “What we have to do is take what we learn at practice and continue to transfer it into the games — to stick to the game plan and make it happen.” And now, all of that hard work of cultivating the younger Bingham teams and preparing them for that climb toward the elite in Class 6A has resulted in unprecedented depth at all positions, according to Gonzalez. Gonzalez added that he knew he and his staff had something special on their hands last year after Ethan Beckman — then a ju-

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Unions approve Kennecott contract in final hours By Collin Leonard | c.leonard@mycityjournals.com

he Kennecott copper mine narrowly avoided a union strike this March, as a labor agreement was ratified within hours of the deadline. The mine, located west of Salt Lake City, was purchased by Rio Tinto in 1989, and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is one of the world’s largest excavation and openpit copper mines, so vast it can be seen from space. Demonstrations were held outside Rio Tinto’s office in South Jordan by members of the unions. Last year, 900 workers from Rio Tinto’s aluminum smelting facilities in Kitimat, Canada went on strike, effectively reducing production to 35%. Those employees felt the company was not offering competitive wages, and refused to hire full-time workers instead of contractors. The parties negotiating the agreements locally have indicated this situation is much more cooperative. Four unions were represented in the negotiations: the United Steelworkers, International Union of Operating Engineers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The agreement cycle changes with each contract. Usually it is in the workers’ best interest to negotiate shorter term contracts. This way, the imperfect game of predicting the future needs of members is less variable. Rio Tinto vied for a 7- year contract while the unions asked for three years. They met in the middle, so the collective bargaining agreement will renew in April 2027. Brandon Dew, the district representative for the IUOE, said “the public needs to know negotiations are a valuable process. Both sides never get everything they’re asking for, but it’s a partnership.” Each union approaches the table differently. According to Dew, the union focused on what is happening locally, without concerning themselves with the politics at other facilities. The IAMAW educates their members on what has and has not worked in the past; historically, nationally and locally. The partnership initially failed to satisfy the union members, as a first agreement was

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Andy Owen at the union demonstration. (Courtesy of Andy Owen)

vetoed in a majority vote. According to Andy Owen, the IAMAW representative, “some proposals were going to devastate steelworkers,” so the organizations closed ranks around them. The main points of contention involved rising costs of living, current levels of benefits, and procedures for promotions and transfers. Both sides did agree on one thing: striking is the last thing anyone wants. Owen made it clear that Kennecott does a great job when it comes to safety. The negotiations were primarily based on economic drivers: insecurity in the economy, projects in the pipeline, ratio of bargaining members to contractors and part time employees. Owen said “we have concerns, we don’t know what the world is going to look like. It’s always a gamble and a worry.” The new package includes raises from 5 to 23% in the first year, and then 3% each following year. Some critics have pointed out that this yearly raise falls below projected inflation rates. It will also ensure a more robust training and apprenticeship program to entertain more skilled applicants. At the end of this round, union representatives have come out of nego-

Demonstrators outside Rio Tinto’s South Jordan office. (Courtesy of Andy Owen)

Representatives from the four unions after the ratified bargaining agreement. (Courtesy of Andy Owen)

tiations expressing their appreciation for Rio Tinto’s professional and respectful partnership. Rio Tinto did not respond for comment. Though uncertain, the future is hopeful for the mine and its employees. Owen is

hopeful for this cycle, and said “I think these 5 years are going to be good for Kennecott and the unions. I feel like we all got a good deal. I think it has opened doors for the company to hire good people.” l

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New 55+ Community Now Building in South Jordan Just south of Salt Lake Community College, Utah’s leading builder of active adult communities has begun construction of their newest development. Leisure Villas, known for their lifestyle-oriented neighborhoods, has broken ground on what is promising to be one of their more premiere locations. Attendees at the 2019 SHINE Gala helped raise money for The Children’s Center of Utah. The annual fundraiser helps pay for comprehensive mental health treatment for children up to 6 years old. (Photos courtesy of Sparkle Photography)

The Children’s Center of Utah recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

ach year on May 7, Children's Mental Health Awareness Day brings recognition to the value of a child’s mental health. But The Children's Center of Utah will highlight the importance of children’s mental health all month long. “Our organization is inviting the whole community to become involved,” said Rebecca Dutson, The Children's Center of Utah president and CEO. “On our website, people can find a whole lot of ideas they can be engaged in or their business can be engaged with. The more we talk about it, the less there will be a stigma.” The Center is asking businesses to give a portion of proceeds to The Children's Center of Utah during May and invites everyone to promote its mission on social media platforms. Yard signs are available to put outside a home or business, promoting awareness for children’s mental health. Anyone interested can contact Joni Clark at jclark@tccutah.org to reserve a sign. Or visit childrenscenterutah.org/awareness for more ideas on how to become an ambassador for mental health and raise money for the cause. “The best thing we can all do is start talking more openly about not just our own mental health but mental health in the family,” Dutson said. “There is so much support. One of the promises we make to our community is that we do not turn anyone away for inability to pay.” Supporters are also invited to attend The Children's Center of Utah’s SHINE Gala on Friday, June 3, at the Gallivan Center Plaza. The gala will be in-person, the first time in two years, and there is lots of interest from long-term supporters.

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The SHINE Gala, which started more than 20 years ago, features a social hour, silent and live auctions, entertainment and a buffet dinner. In the past, the event has raised more than $500,000 to help pay for children’s mental health services. Registration is available on The Children's Center of Utah website. “We’re shining a light on the importance of early childhood mental health and comprehensive mental health care for children,” Dutson said. “Every child and every child’s needs are unique. We encourage families who have concerns about their child to reach out and start a conversation.” COVID shone a light on mental health issues. Children were heavily impacted by their parents’ stress, the change of schedules and isolation from friends and family during the pandemic. “[The pandemic] allowed for more conversations about mental health. We just want to continue to build on that,” Dutson said. “The relationships that children have with their caregivers and parents are so important. It’s usually those adults that realize there might be a concern. When we talk about mental health it can change the trajectory of a child’s life.” The Children's Center of Utah works with children from infants through 6 years of age. Its mission is to bring a heightened awareness to the issue of children’s mental health. For more than 50 years, the organization has used evidence-based treatments, helping more than 1,800 children each year to increase resilience and develop healthy emotional well-being.l

55+ Community offers better living for retirees While nobody likes to see another open field disappear to housing, it is nice to see that it will be constructed by a builder who has a strong reputation for not only building quality homes, but homes and communities that are attractive and fun. Hearthstone Villas, located at 9550 S. 3400 W. has just opened its first building for sale. While supply and labor shortages threaten to slow construction, the builder is committed to doing all in their power to open four new homes for sale each month. This long-anticipated community will soon have its community clubhouse under construction also, with its accompanying amenities, like a pool, theater, exercise room, billiards, library, community gathering areas. This community is also planning on installing two pickleball courts and some horseshoe pits in the next phase of construction. Needless to say, there will be plenty to do, and great people to do it with. If you would like more information about this new community, you can speak with a representative by visiting the sales office on site, or by calling: 801-653-1291.

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Boys volleyball approved for sanctioning in 2023-24 By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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epresentatives of the Utah Boys Volleyball Association had sat in meetings with the Utah High School Activities Association before – over the past four years in a formal fashion. So when the UHSAA board again put the sanctioning of boys volleyball to a vote, the UBVA members braced themselves. They had been here before, and had walked out disappointed every time. Yet, on this day – March 24 – it would finally be the outcome they had wanted since their organization was formed in 2015. After decades of boys playing the sport in Utah, boys volleyball is official, and – with a 10-4 vote – will now be a UHSAA-sanctioned sport beginning in the 2023-24 school year, joining ranks with 25 other states nationwide. “We had a lot more hope and momentum this time, but it was so surreal to sit there and hear it announced. We were just in shock,” said UBVA co-founder Jill Davis. This latest attempt at sanctioning laid 10,000 signatures in front of the UHSAA board along with written support from local politicians, including Norm Thurston of the Utah House of Representatives – who was in attendance at the meeting. Other supporters included BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe, BYU men’s volleyball coach Shawn Olmstead and USA national men’s volleyball coach Jon Speraw. UHSAA assistant director Jan Whittaker said “The UHSAA is excited to be sanctioning boys’ volleyball for the 2023-24 school year. This will allow many boys who have not been competing in a sport for their school the opportunity to be part of the high school sports experience. They will be able to benefit from the positive impact that high school athletics has on students.” “We’re all in,” said Paradigm High boys volleyball coach Ryan Chapman. “It’s so exciting to have boys volleyball being sanctioned as we’re growing a program.” Bingham High boys volleyball coach J.T. Thomas said, “I was ecstatic to hear that we got sanctioned. It’s very exciting to help this growing sport in our state have an even bigger presence.” “It’s a wonderful sense of accomplishment and it was an honor to be in the seat,” Davis said. “A lot of people told us it wouldn’t happen, but our grass roots efforts and the community support made this happen. This is a victory for everybody, especially the boys and their families.” Davis, a resident of South Jordan, has helped spearhead the UBVA’s effort the past few years to get the sport sanctioned. Her sons, Parker and Price, were part of a Bingham High boys volleyball program who three-peated in state titles from 2017 to 2019. She, along with UBVA co-founder Warren Van Schalkwyk as well as Duke Mossman,

who coaches at Wasatch High, formed a

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Paradigm High boys volleyball coach Ryan Chapman hopes to continue to grow the Patriots program, particularly as the sport will be sanctioned by the UHSAA in two years. (Photos courtesy Ryan Chapman)

collaborative effort of continually gathering statistics and surveying coaches statewide to keep up with the growing interest and participation in the sport. What they found was: • Boys volleyball is one of the fastest growing sports in high schools across the nation. • Boys volleyball is one of the largest club sports in Utah. In 2015, the state had 24 club teams; last fall, that number was up to 56. • In 2019, 81 high school teams represented 56 schools in Utah. This year, 122 high school teams are playing from 64 schools with more than 1,500 boys competing. • More than half of those 64 high school teams had such a demand in numbers that coaches had to cut players at tryouts – due to popularity of the sport as well as lack of facilities. • Most of the 5A and 6A schools ave full teams with the 3A and 4A classifications having a more mixed representation and the more rural schools in 1A and 2A coming in with the lowest participation rates. • 53% of the boys volleyball programs pay for gym rentals from their schools in order to play and practice. • 90% of participants statewide just play boys volleyball and are not multi-sport athletes.

was really key,” Corner Canyon High boys volleyball director Dan Penrod said. “Over this long process, there have always been a few parents that wanted to get the sanctioning ball rolling, but when their boys were finished playing, the momentum died down. Jill staying on after her boys graduated was everything in making sure this happened.” Whittaker noted how the Emerging Sports Program that the UHSAA formed three years ago played a key role in the sanctioning of boys volleyball. “That program was created to grow meaningful participation opportunities for student-athletes, particularly for female student-athletes, in sports and activities,” she said. “A sport can be considered for sanctioning after it meets a certain threshold of participating of our students in member schools. Boys participating in volleyball has steadily grown over the past few years.” Whittaker said once boys volleyball had met initial criteria for sanctioning consideration the UHSAA Board of Trustees looked at several factors in the ultimate decision-making process including: • The impact on Title IX compliance • The percentage of member schools that facilitate interscholastic competition in the emerging sport • Participation in community-sponsored leagues for the sport • Whether other state high school athlet-

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ic associations sponsor or sanction competition in the sport • University, college and junior college opportunities for participation after high school • Whether the sport is a lifetime sport or activity, easily accessed in later life, that contributes to public health or fitness • Whether the NFHS or other recognized governing body publishes rules for interscholastic competition in the sport • Assistance available for growing the sport from national governing bodies, instate coaches association and/or in-state officials associations • Significant obstacles to growing the sport, such as lack of facilities, expensive equipment, risk of injury, lack of experienced coaches and officials • The opportunity for student-athletes to participate equally from all socio-economic

backgrounds • Whether sanctioning the sport will divert participants from and weaken an existing sanctioned or emerging sport • Whether there is significant competition for student-athletes to participate in this sport outside of school • The length of time the sport has been an emerging sport • The burden on member schools, districts and on the UHSAA of sanctioning the emerging sport • Utah Division of Risk Management concerns and input “This is not a check off list, but are items that were discussed prior to making the decision to sanction boys volleyball,” Whittaker said, adding that each school and district will “make the determination whether they will sponsor a sport that UHSAA sanctions.” Davis said that the sanctioning of boys

volleyball is a “win-win.” “This legitimizes it for the boys and creates stability and consistency across the board under a fabulous umbrella. Scholarships are secondary,” she said. “Plus, county rec leagues can still function for those who were cut from their high school teams as well as those who just want to play.” Davis, the former director of Bingham boys volleyball teams, has been gearing up to step away from UBVA since 2020 when her son graduated but “needed to stay in the game” to see the sanctioning process through. “Personally, to be able to serve these boys has been a thrill, and it’s an even bigger thrill getting Utah on the map with boys volleyball,” she said. “I’ll forever be a part of the sport, but this ‘cherry on the top’ is so exciting for these kids and a great way to go out for me.” Chapman said that he is drawing from a

The Bingham High boys volleyball varsity team hopes to continue to finish among the state’s top teams at the UBVA state tournament in early May. (Photos courtesy JT Thomas)

small pool of interested students to become volleyball players at Paradigm High, but there has been noticeable growth in the team’s development. “We’re all learning the game as we go and we want to keep building our program,” he said. “Volleyball has brought a different spirit to our school. There’s been a visible energy shift.” Bingham High’s managing five teams in a storied program with multiple state championships. Thomas, along with club director Alan Thompson, said they will continue to strengthen their teams to prepare the boys for the official sanctioning season in two years. “We really all need to thank Jill for all she has done – all the meetings, all the emails, going to other states to see how their programs work,” Thomas said. “Her hard work to get it together, put it together and get it done is the reason we are here.” The UBVA will continue to host the state boys volleyball tournament for the next two seasons as budgets, schedules and regional alignments are put in place for the 2024 spring season when UHSAA will take the reins. For more information on the UBVA, visit www.ubva.info or email ubva. info@gmail.com. The addition of boys volleyball will come just after Salt Lake City hosts the high school boys volleyball national championships in the summer of 2023. l

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Bingham football adds coaching legend Fred Fernandes as its new offensive coordinator By Brian Shaw | b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

t’s crazy enough when you have to follow someone who is as revered as The Beatles as Dave Peck is in South Jordan. Working alongside the Rolling Stones isn’t too shabby though. When you’re a new head coach like Eric Jones is, and you’re at a big-time program like Bingham’s, hiring a guy like Fred Fernandes as your new offensive coordinator is a power move. Especially when Fernandes was Roy’s head coach and had to step down from the position he’s held there since 2011 to accept Jones’ offer in late March. “I could not be more excited to continue working with Fred,” said the new Bingham head coach who prepped at Roy. “We had a great run at Roy for 11 years and even though I considered it a long shot to get him to leave Roy, I had to try. He’s such a great person, teacher, and play caller.” Fernandes is true Utah high school football royalty. At Northridge, the former Utah State wide receiver coached the Knights to a legendary three-peat of state titles from 2000 to 2002 — only one of a select handful of coaches to have ever done so. The innovative Fernandes will be Jones’ offensive coordinator and will also teach at Bingham, added the new head coach. “I believe his offensive style and attitude will fit perfectly at Bingham,” said Jones. “Fred knows how to pound the rock, attack coverage in the passing game, and keep teams honest with screens and trick plays. He adapts his of-

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fense annually to fit his players’ skill sets.” Last year, Fernandes’ Royals featured one of the top quarterbacks in the state in Parker Kingston — who signed with BYU. That Roy offense put up video game numbers in Class 6A, amassing over 3,000 rushing yards — 1,200 alone from Kingston, who scored 18 rushing touchdowns. Kingston also threw for about 1,000 yards in the air under the tutelage of Fernandes. Having been Fernandes’ defensive coordinator at Roy up until Jones accepted the job at Bingham this past spring, Jones added that he couldn’t be more pleased that the guy he considers family has decided to become a Miner. “Having a seasoned veteran and legend like Fred around will be invaluable to me and our program,” Jones said. “Fred’s been a great mentor to me and I owe so much to him for taking a chance on me 11 years ago. It’s a great comfort to me as a first-year head coach knowing that I won’t have to worry one bit about how prepared our offense will be.” l

Bingham hired legendary football coach Fred Fernandes as its new offensive coordinator. (Photo courtesy Eric Jones)

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‘The Paradigm Project’ podcast reaches variety of guests, celebrates its year anniversary By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

hortly before the first anniversary of Paradigm School’s podcast, South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey was a guest on the show. That was the most impactful episode for host Kelln Pratt. “We were talking about education and the government’s role in education as well as the individual’s role, which goes along with some school assignments I’ve been working on,” she said. “I am very passionate about education and about government and its role in our society. I loved being able to meet Mayor Ramsey and learning she has this passion and drive for education, for our citizenry and the good of our society. I really appreciate having that paradigm shift on government roles.” The Paradigm Project podcast, which typically airs a dozen 45-minute episodes per semester, introduces an expert in the field on a particular topic. After the first 10 minutes, during which guests talk about their work in scripted questions, the podcast goes into unscripted discussion based from a text which everyone reads. The podcast idea came from Daniel Furniss, a senior at the school. “Our school has a discussion-based learning system,” he said, outlining that during the three-hour seminar class, students, or scholars, have a discussion based upon a classic. “So I thought, what if we have our podcast like that, use a collection of books from Pluto, Socrates, Aristotle and the great thinkers of the old time, but modernize it and have a great conversation of America and the modern world we’re in right now. So, we use a lot of these texts or books our guests recommend and have discussions with people who are qualified to discuss those things. It’s super cool.” Furniss, who is the head producer and editor, admits it’s a lot of work, and not just reading additional texts and researching the information. Since the inception of the podcast, he has totaled about 300 hours in the extracurricular activity. “It’s totally worth it. There’s a level of satisfaction coming out with an episode that anyone in the world could click on that link and listen to an episode that I edited or to an idea I came up with. I may not be the one sitting there as the host, but I was still there editing, and creating a final product and that is super satisfying,” he said. He said that currently there are about 75 listens per episode. Several teachers or mentors as well as classes have listened to them. “I’m actually not an avid podcast listener, but they’re kind of central theme in media currently,” he said, adding that most of his friends listen to podcasts. “I may want to do this as a side gig, maybe edit others’ podcast or start my own podcast after I graduate. I’m

Mayor Dawn Ramsey, left, was a recent guest on the Paradigm Project podcast where she talked about government’s role in education. (Photo courtesy of Paradigm Schools yearbook staff)

learning these skills that can translate into future jobs and that has been so crucial to my development as a human.” That is something that podcast adviser Keith Debono sees as rewarding. “Literally, there is so much capacity for them to learn,” he said. “They’re learning about working with a soundboard and editing to gaining three time the regular education they would get even at this school because they’re reading so many texts. They do it because they love it. A lot of time they are investing in their education and when I see the learning they get out of it, it’s just beautiful. They’re also getting a portfolio of skills. Every one of them can go and say ‘I produced and edited a podcast,’ and they can take that wisdom to college and use it for their own resume.” At any given time, the staff – Furniss and Pratt, along with second host Michael Clark, an intern producer, a social media staff member and Debono — brainstorm topics, discuss what they’ve been learning about and questions they have, and decide guests for an episode. The group then decides on a classic text and when guests have texts as well, they’ll also read those. Students also will research the topics for episodes. Then, they record the episodes weekly in a former orchestra practice room that is insulated with foam walls and has a microphone set-up. Episodes are produced every two weeks. Debono says they always are working ahead, so for example, this summer there won’t be any repeat episodes. “We’ve done a lot of really cool episodes

and we’ve had some interesting guests,” Debono said. “It’s neat that they wanted to spread this idea of a conversation out a little bit beyond just our borders. We’ve had Representative Mike Winder talk about the role of the citizen and their place in government and we’ve had episodes about self-care and mental health with youth with South Jordan counselor Madisen Busenbark.” The range of topics have stretched from discussions on language distilled in poetry to the economy, focusing on capitalism to communism. Furniss said one of his favorites was the two-part series on the constitution when Paradigm mentors and graduates talked about each individual article of the U.S. Constitution. “We talked about the constitution and the obligations of American citizens. It was really cool to host; these people have really studied the constitution and have great discussions about it,” he said. Debono said the “topics are academic in nature. We’re not about making judgements or for them to be saying their peace. We’re not really a talk show; our podcasts are more educational, informational, trying to inspire conversation,” he said. Pratt has even gone back and re-listened to podcasts. “I’ve learned some beautiful concepts that I’ve been able to discuss. It’s so inspirational,” said the senior who plans to study neuroscience and vocal performance on a full-ride scholarship to Westminster College. “This has been genuinely one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had.” l

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Former NBA coach hosting camp By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

tah native Barry Hecker, who coached in the NBA for more than two decades, continues to teach the game of basketball to young players. At the beginning of summer, he will host a camp June 7-10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Sandy (location still to be determined) for boys and girls in third through ninth grades. “These camps are all about the basic fundamentals of basketball,” Hecker said. “We focus on quality fundamental instruction, we work hard with a lot of discipline and structure and we have a lot of fun. When these kids walk out of there, they know they’ve been taught and improved.” The cost of the camp is $85. Registrations will be open soon online by visiting www.sandy.utah.gov/735/Barry-Heckers-Basketball-Camp The veteran coach, who lives in Murray, said the values he has learned from his basketball coaching journey—beginning at Oxon Hill High School in Maryland and spanning through Salt Lake Community College and stints with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies—are invaluable. Being able to share those principles of hard work, teamwork, unselfishness and persistence, along with the physical skills of the game itself,

Former NBA coach Barry Hecker has been teaching the game of basketball for more than 40 years. (Catherine Garrett/City Journals)

Continued from front page learn the family no longer lived at the residence in the file, people from the town piled into the Matryoshka to show them to another. At the fourth address they tried, with a van full of family and hospitable strangers from the previous three houses, the Hiltons found their daughters’ biological mother. After that experience, the family’s commitment to Ukraine grew even more. Bonnie, working through an international adoption organization, spearheaded efforts to build relationships with orphanages in Kiev, Zaporizhzhia, Odessa and more. Brett and Bonnie are now co-founders of Deliver, a nonprofit working to rescue at-risk children. As the invasion unfolded before their eyes, the family knew they

had to take some kind of action. Phoning the same friend who translated on their last big trip, a team was organized to provide support to displaced families who had gathered at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Krakow. When the team got to the church, a space on the third floor of a building in a central commercial district, they found the families had moved on. Forced to change their strategy, the Hiltons rented a van to bring suitcases and bags to those gathering at the border. What struck Bonnie the most was the crowds of hundreds mulling around waiting for their turn to show their documents and cross outside Medyka. On each side of large fences, NGOs pitched tents to distribute food, water,

with others thrills him. “I don’t care who I coach or when I coach,” Hecker, who has worked with current Jazz players Mike Conley and Rudy Gay, said. “I simply enjoy teaching the game. It’s great to see a smile on someone’s face as they experience success. If you help somebody, you’ll be somebody.” Hecker has conducted clinics all over the world for more than 40 years, including many since his retirement from coaching in the NBA. He said he particularly enjoys working with the youth. “If you teach skills, that leads to confidence and that confidence can allow anyone to do anything they want,” he said. “I have more fun with young kids than with the pros. In the NBA, you have guys who are making millions and they don’t listen. These kids are making nothing and they’ll listen to you.” l

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killed while fleeing on a civilian train. Bonnie and Brett have returned from their trip, and are working to connect Utahn and Ukrainian families for support. They are also plugged into a network of brave individuals risking their lives to transport resources to orphanages and hospitals in the country. Bonnie, reflecting on the powerful trip, said “You feel a natural affection for them. A familiarity. I felt like these women were my sisters. It is a privilege and an honor to help them.” Right now there are 65,000 orphans still in Ukraine. To learn more you can visit the Hilton’s organization website at www.deliverprojects.org. l

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Bronze Bombers, X-Wings among the creative cars at Daybreak’s Soap Box Derby By Karmel Harper | k.harper@mycityjournals.com

ith vehicles ranging from Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine van, a Star Wars X-Wing fighter jet, and a sleek Hot Wheels racer, Daybreak’s second annual Soap Box Derby on April 23 thrilled the community as neighbors cheered each racer on. Eighteen stock and five freestyle gravity-powered vehicles rolled along Kitty Hawk Drive to compete for wheely cool trophies created by Sugarpost from old car parts. The Stock division is the original Soap Box derby car and has been around for over 60 years. Stock vehicles are typically built from kits. The Freestyle division is for the more creative racers who prefer to build their vehicles from scratch in shapes and styles limited only by their imagination. Larry H. Miller Ford in Draper sponsored the event and even entered their own vehicle in the race. The dealership’s Social Media Manager, Sophia Foresta, who helped build their Derby car, said, “This event goes hand-in-hand with our company’s love for cars. Even though the Fords we sell have an engine and a motor, this is an awesome opportunity to be a part of our community and be involved with the amazing events Daybreak has to offer. It’s great to be out here, meet Daybreak residents, as well as participate in all of the fun.” Kids of all ages participated as drivers, including 9-year-old, Lex Francis, who drove

the Daybreak car. “It’s scary when you’re on the ramp about to start but once you get going, it’s a lot of fun,” Lex said. Though some of the races were incredibly close, there could only be one winner in each division. Luke Zander, of Zander Realty, won the Freestyle division with the Zander Green Machine, a racing “house” built from cardboard which took about a week to build according to Zander. The Stock division champion was 14-year-old Bennett Hinkins, who was undefeated by driving the Bronze Bomber, which was sponsored by Anderson Hinkins Law. A live DJ, food trucks, race tattoos, and the opportunity to paint a stock car with colorful handprints also provided fun family ac- Princess Sophie Menzer and her X-wing fighter. (Photo courtesy LiveDAYBREAK) tivities, which would not be possible without the many volunteers who helped out at the event, such as Christa Zeek. “I wanted to volunteer for the Soap Box Derby because my parents volunteered for Derbys in Hamilton, Ohio when I was a kid,” Zeek said. “But back then, only boys were allowed to race. Now, it’s fun to see so many girls racing and I can participate in my own way.” As Daybreak’s 2022 Soap Box Derby took place during National Volunteer Week, it was the perfect way for LiveDAYBREAK’s volunteers to experience how their time and efforts can bring the community together. l

Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine was among the creative cars built. (Photo courtesy LiveDAYBREAK)

Lex Francis (right), 9, drives the Daybreak car to victory. (Karmel Harper/City Journals)

The winners of the 2022 LiveDAYBREAK Soap Box Derby. (Karmel Harper/ City Journals)

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Larry H. Miller Ford in Draper entered its own vehicle in the race. (Photo courtesy LiveDAYBREAK)

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