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ajaira Martinez’s inspiring story began when she was a failing student, who didn’t learn to read until the third grade and who thought she wasn’t smart. What she has learned since then about education and possibilities—as a student, an educator and a Latina—is what earned her the praise and respect of students, parents and colleagues, and this year’s Assistant Administrator of the Year Award, given by the Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals. “Yajaira holds all the values of a competent and successful leader,” said Janae Young, a teacher at Bluffdale Elementary. “She has superb communication skills, is dependable, has initiative, uses discretion when needed, can adapt to difficult situations and works with a high value of professionalism. She is warm, has a supportive nature, works well with others, and respects others. She definitely deserved the vice principal of the year award. She is an inspiration of what a true educator and administrator should be.” It was the influence of two of her high school teachers that opened Martinez’s eyes to claim a future she never thought could be hers. She went to college and became a teacher so that she could do the same for other kids. “I just want to be that example to kids that don’t feel like they have a way out or a way to break the cycle,” Martinez said. “I just want them to be able to look at me and relate to me and see someone that looks like them, and see that we can be successful, and that school and education is the key.” Martinez began her career as a teacher at David Gourley Elementary in Kearns, where many of her Hispanic students were struggling.

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As she shared her own experiences and successes, her students were motivated to meet the high expectations she set for them. She noticed a big improvement, especially in her Hispanic

students’ attitudes about education. Their parents also began to be more involved in their children’s education and more comfortable Continued page 9

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Principal harnesses teachers’ problem-solving superpowers By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

auren Goodsell knows all teachers have a superpower. “Teachers are the people—it’s in their DNA—that you give them a problem and they’re going to solve it,” she said. “A love of students, of course, is probably always going to be the No. 1 reason why teachers want to go into teaching, but I think, at the very heart of it, teachers are problem solvers.” As principal at Westland Elementary, Goodsell harnesses the collective skills of her staff by creating effective professional learning communities. In professional learning communities, or PLCs, teams of teachers collaborate to problem-solve, determine best practices and share resources to be able to deliver quality instruction to their students. “These PLC sessions ensure team comradery and consistency in classrooms, and they keep each teacher engaged and prepared,” said Crystal Whitehead, Goodsell’s administrative assistant. “Building a sturdy foundation on which common goals can be achieved by each grade level is important to Ms. Goodsell.” When Goodsell first came to Westland, she encouraged the PLCs to get back to basics and allow four questions to direct their decisions: What do we want kids to know? How are we going to know when they know it? What are we going to do if they don’t know it? What are we going to do if they do to enrich or stretch their learning? PLCs determined the most critical curriculum standards of their grade level to focus their instruction. To develop assessments that provide specific data on student proficiency, teachers began using standards-based grading, which clearly defines four levels of proficiency, instead of traditional letter grades. With these methods, teachers are able to easily identify where each student is in their understanding of each standard of learning.

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el, Goodsell was named Instructional Leader of the Year by the Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals. A colleague explained why the Westland staff nominated Goodsell for the award: “For two years, Lauren has gone out of her way to provide extra instruction and opportunities for teachers to master PLCs; therefore, providing proper degrees of learning and assessment for their students. With the extra support, the teachers at Westland Elementary have made great progress in collaborating together and learning the importance of their professional learning communities. Lauren feels strongly about their importance and is willing to give support, training and encouragement to promote teacher growth, as well as student growth.” Efficient PLCs that collaborate and innovate together proved to be a powerful tool for teachers when the pandemic hit and teaching Principal Lauren Goodsell, Instructional Leader of went online overnight. They continue to be a the Year. (Photo courtesy of JSD.) valuable resource for teachers as they adapt to the changing methods and restrictions of “Eighty percent of the kids are going to teaching both in-person and virtually. “Ms. Goodsell empowers each team be fine,” Goodsell said. “They’re going to be either right there with you, or way ahead of you and ready for the next thing. But then you’ve got those kiddos who just need extra time and support.” Tim Pluta, an instructional coach, works in the PLCs to help identify and work with nd the students who need extra support—either I Can Help You Fi to catch up or to move ahead. Your “We have a shared instructional vision of where the students are, where they need to go and how we’re going to get them there,” he said. “This was built over the last couple of years by thinking about and immersing ourselves in the PLC process. I don’t think this would be possible without Mrs. GoodSharie Blackburn sell.” 801-980-0249 Because of the success of her PLC mod-

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of educators—from kindergarten to sixth grade—by giving them new and up-to-date training for today’s students and teaching challenges,” Whitehead said. “She provides every means possible to improve the practice of teaching and her staff responds enthusiastically. Weekly meetings facilitate collaboration within teams and she encourages the same collaboration between grades. She knows the strength of every team member and what each contributes to their groups.” Whitehead said when a faculty is proficient, student achievement increases, which is Goodsell’s ultimate goal. “She cares about each individual in our student body and loves watching them grow and learn,” Whitehead said. “She is aware of all her students’ needs and she strives to have each need met.” Pluta said Goodsell is one of the best principals he’s worked with. “She is steadfast and passionate about student success, nurturing relationships with colleagues and making sure everyone at Westland has the tools they need to be successful,” he said.l

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everal months ago, City Journals highlighted the new city economic development director, Chris Pengra. What is his plan moving forward? “We know there are roughly 600 acres, much of which will be industrial and commercial,” Pengra said. “[With the rest of the 1500 acres] there are a lot of opportunities.” What is the city’s responsibility when it comes to business? “At any given time we are networking with people, like retail establishments, we want to have in our city, to let them know what properties we have available in West Jordan,” he said. “We tend to focus most of our time on retailers that we think are going to offer some unique value to the community.” To keep businesses that are already here, city leaders will help them maintain stability by shortening the supply chain. “When we do surveys with those businesses [that are already in our city] we say, ‘Who are your suppliers that you wish were closer?’” Pengra said. “I’m going to have more direct contact with our larger businesses because of their larger impact on our economy.” What about small business? “There are far more small businesses, so we tend to communicate with them through surveys and email, though we do have some direct inter-

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actions with them,” he said. What are some business projects in progress? City officials are working with retailers and state leaders to bring some more business to the city, which ultimately helps with tax revenue and job opportunities. Some of Pengra’s ideas are a state liquor store, entertainment venues, recreational sports, a furniture retailer and truck stops. What about tying West Jordan to the Inland Port? “The inland port is the authority on logistics movement in the state of Utah and how goods are being distributed in Utah and in the West,” Pengra said. “We’re interested in bringing in higher-value manufacturing opportunities into West Jordan and making sure we have clear paths to transport those goods to and from the inland port.” What isn’t the city’s responsibility? “It’s not the city’s responsibility to go out and find people to fill those [smaller] store fronts,” he said. “Usually the property owner will work with a broker, and the broker will try and fill those storefronts. That doesn’t mean that we can’t help or we won’t. In some instances, we do want to bring in a specific retail establishment, something we feel is going to add value beyond what otherwise might come in.” l

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What is a density ‘buy-up’? By Erin Dixon | e.dixon@mycityjournals.com

est Jordan open land has been filling in with developments—residential, commercial and industrial. In early March, the city council discussed the density of a new residential development, Park Valley Townhomes with 217 units near 7652 South Highlands Loop Road. This development is part of the larger Highlands Master Plan. During the discussion, the term “buy-up” was used. What is a density buy-up? West Jordan city code states, “A developer may elect to install open space and recreational amenities/facilities . . . to obtain density bonus awards up to a maximum of twenty two (22) points.” “This means that there is a potential of a 22% increase in density that could be added to the base density,” Scott Langford, West Jordan community development director, said. “This density buy-up system was meant to incentivize better-quality developments.” This means if a developer adds additional amenities such as a clubhouse, playground, dog park, etc., then the council is more likely to approve an increase of residences per acre. In this case, the range of density possible is nine to 18 units per acre. This development was approved at 12.7 units per acre because of the addition of a dog park, additional parking for an adjacent park, and a community-covered barbecue area. “The Highlands Master Plan was essentially the only area of the city that implemented this zoning strategy before it was repealed,” Langford said. “In my opinion, there is a visible difference in the way this area looks and feels when compared to The Park Valley Townhomes are part of the larger Highlands project that uses a unique system of “buy-ups.” The developer will include more other more traditional developments within the city.” l amenities for the project area and the city will more likely approve a slightly higher density. (Screenshot)

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West Jordan improves its national fire rating By Erin Dixon | e.dixon@mycityjournals.com

est Jordan Fire has been declared safer and more reliable. “The West Jordan Fire Department was recently evaluated by the Insurance Services Office, and its score improved from a Class 3 to a Class 2,” Tauni Barker, West Jordan communications officer, said. The rating system spans from 1, the best, to 10, the least effective. An ISO rating is “an independent evaluation of every city in the United States on how risky your city is for fire,” Korban Lee, chief administrative officer, said. It is possible that some households can get a reduction in their homeowners insurance rate starting this July 1. “The better your fire response, the higher your rating,” Lee said. “The higher your rating, the lower your insurance rates are for property owners in your city.” “Each department is evaluated on things like daily staffing levels, training, response time, station locations, equipment and water supply,” West Jordan Fire Chief Derek Maxfield said. l

West Jordan Fire has improved training, response times, equipment and other facets of its operation that earned an increased national fire rating. (photo/West Jordan Fire)

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West Jordan leaders pull back from renewable energy coalition By Erin Dixon | e.dixon@mycityjournals.com

n 2019 the Utah State Legislature approved House Bill (HB) 411, the Community Renewable Energy Act. The bill paved the way for Utah municipalities to come together to help each other build 100% net-renewable energy sources. The West Jordan City Council discussed earlier this year whether West Jordan was going to participate. “[In 2019] the city of West Jordan passed resolution 19-212 in support of the community renewable energy act,” Communications Officer Tauni Barker said. “In total, 23 Utah cities and counties resolved to adopt 100% net-renewable electricity by 2030. Since that time, two of the communities have dropped out: Ogden and West Valley City.” For West Jordan to sign the interlocal agreement and work with neighboring cities would cost $106,500. With two of the original cities leaving the coalition, the cost for West Jordan would likely increase. “The $106,000 that we’re going to have to spend, that’s 1% property tax revenue,” Councilmember Kelvin Green said. “I’m not willing to generously donate 1% of our property tax revenue to this when we’ve got other issues. We’d be signing to increase utility rates in West

Jordan, and we’ve taken enough hits over water rates.” “I’m very much concerned about air quality, but my hope was to see the impact this might have,” Councilmember Chris McConnhey said. “It really needs to transcend borders and be tackled by the state. The disproportionate cost that would fall to the residents of West Jordan and the lower-than-anticipated potential benefit. I don’t see a reason for us to participate.” “The departing cities have reached out to us,” Barker said. “[They] are interested in working on some renewable energy initiative that would have a far less significant price tag.” “The geography of our area is the reason we have an air pollution problem greater than any other areas,” Councilmember Kayleen Whitelock said. “If and when the time makes sense for us to be using more renewable energy, the market will just do that. I would hate to burden our residents with higher costs for something we don’t really even know, and those other forms of energy are not without their own problems.” City officials did not need to officially withdraw from the agreement, and no future plans have been made at this time. l WJ Renewable Energy: West Jordan officials decided to pull back from the Community Renewable Energy cooperation and will explore other avenues for renewable energy. (Photo courtesy West Jordan City)

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Continued from front page volunteering in the classroom, knowing Martinez understood them, linguistically and culturally. “I noticed what a difference I was making in the classroom and I just thought to expand from there, if I can,” Martinez said. “If I can make a difference for 36 fifth-graders, what would it be like for an entire school, to be that role model for kids that look like me or that have struggled in school?” Martinez currently splits her time as assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary in West Jordan and Bluffdale Elementary in Bluffdale, where she takes a caring, individualized approach to motivate students. “I think her biggest strength is her ability to build a strong rapport and relationships with students,” Terra Linda Elementary Principal Karen Gorringe said. “She’s just incredible and very relatable to the students. She’s so genuine and humble.” When a fourth grader was feeling anxiety about coming to school this year, Martinez invited the student to spend a few minutes with her each morning until she felt ready to go to class. “She was a friendly face for my daughter to check in with every day until her anxieties were lessened,” said the girl’s mother. “She was so encouraging and supportive—for me, as a mom, and also for my child, as a student. She checked in on my daughter during school and messaged me to let me know how she was doing.” Another parent, Samantha Estrada, also gets regular, reassuring texts about how her two special needs sons are doing when Martinez checks on them in their classrooms or chats with them in the cafeteria or at recess. “She’s always communicating with parents a lot about how their kids are doing,” Estrada said. “She’s so nice with the kids. They love her a lot. I’m so happy my boys go to that school because of her. She is always there for my kids.” Estrada appreciates that Martinez is willing to provide translation and support at school meetings. “She is always there with me, helping resolve all my questions to get the best IEP for my kids,” she said. “Whenever I need her, she’s always there by my side.” Estrada said Martinez gives that same personalized attention to everyone. “She is always willing to help everybody,” Estrada said. “She’s always there for every single parent.” One of Martinez’s favorite parts of her job is talking with students, especially those who’ve been sent to her office. “In their minds they are the bad kids, the troublemaker and then they’ve almost taken on that role,” Martinez said. “So being able to really get to know them and talk to them and have them believe in themselves as something else besides that, that’s my highlight—being able to change those behaviors or that motivation in school.” When a new student was sent to her office for behavior problems, he thought he was in

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trouble. Martinez just listened, empathized and invited him to come talk with her anytime. “He was amazed that she cared that much,” said Shandi Owen, the boy’s teacher. Her colleagues appreciate that Martinez is an exceptional role model for struggling students. “She has accomplished much in her life and she fought against all the odds to get an education,” Owen said. “She is helping give all students encouragement and the will to work hard and accomplish their goals in education and life.” Martinez utilizes her position to help Latino students and parents feel valued. At Terra Linda, where 38% of students are Latino, she invites middle school students from Latinos in Action to provide support and mentorship to young Latino students, she helps Spanish-speaking parents feel welcome in the schools by translating when needed, and she connects refugee and homeless families with community resources. She also serves on the Jordan School District BIPOC Diversity Advisory Committee. As assistant principal, Martinez is also an example and mentor to teachers. Her colleagues said she is approachable, easy to talk to and happy to provide assistance or resources to make their jobs easier. “She holds high expectations for herself and those around her and encourages us to grow and improve,” said Shelly Lloyd, a curriculum coach at Terra Linda Elementary. “She listens to our suggestions and considers them when making decisions.” Martinez regularly observes teachers and provides feedback, always including comments of praise in addition to suggestions for improvement. She also occasionally leaves notes of encouragement and validation for teachers. Young was just starting her second year of teaching when Martinez first stopped by her classroom to observe. “She didn’t say much when she was in my class, but what she left for me on my desk was exactly what I needed,” Young said. “She wrote me a little inspirational note that I hold dear to my heart. She gave me that little reassurance that I was meant to be a teacher.” Young is inspired by Martinez’s approachable and positive manner. “I don’t think that I have ever heard a negative thing come out of her,” she said. “She is always looking at the brighter side of things. No matter the situation, she will always lead with positivity.” Martinez is also a great resource for teachers who want to understand cultural differences and the reason for the beliefs and behaviors of their Latino students and their parents. She suggests adjustments to instruction, context or wording that would make it easier for students with a different vocabulary background to understand. District Culture and Diversity Specialist Yan’tu Barber said just having Martinez as a co-worker can influence teachers to see their students of color in a different way. “Yajaira has one of the most amazing personal stories ever,” Barber said. “And that

gives the staff inspiration that, I might have a kid that’s a little rough right now or maybe not reading at grade level or maybe not as successful as I think they should be, but it doesn’t mean that I should give up on this kid. It doesn’t mean I should lower expectations for this kid. I’ve still got to continue to push this kid, because one day, this kid may turn out to be the next Yajaira Martinez!” When Gorringe retires at the end of this school year, Martinez will replace her as the principal at Terra Linda Elementary. Estrada was thrilled with the news. “I’ve never met a principal like her,” Estrada said. “I know she’s going to help more families.” As a full-time principal, Martinez plans to

continue motivating students, supporting teachers and encouraging more diverse representation in parent volunteers, professional learning committees and the school community council. Bluffdale Elementary Principal Cindy Tingey is confident that Martinez will do well in her new position. “I believe what makes her a really great administrator is that she is a genuine individual,” Tingey said. “She speaks her mind in a kind way and there is no speculating or reading between the lines. What you see is what you get and what we get is a talented, compassionate and student-centered individual that only wants to make those around her better.” l

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Pandemic accelerated education innovation by 10 years By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

he pandemic accelerated innovation in education by 10 years, said Jeff Bossard, director of students at Itineris Early College High School. “The model of what school looks like now is still the same model that’s been going on for 100 years,” Bossard said. “But the pandemic has really pushed the personalized learning—the kind of anywhere, anytime learning, which was really the direction it was going but we got there sooner. We didn’t wait till the next generation for it to happen; it happened this summer.” Itineris, which has been named one of the top schools in the country six years in a row by US News and World Report and the only Utah public high school in the Top 500 this year, already had a headstart over other schools when the pandemic pushed instruction online: every student already had a device and internet access at home, and teachers were already using online platforms to teach content. “We were moving in this blended learning model direction anyway, but the pandemic has just accelerated it by about 10 years,” Bossard said. This past year, Itineris has continued to push ahead to offer the best teaching tools and methods available. “We feel like we’re cutting edge as far as providing the best level of education that anybody can

in this circumstance.” Itinieris administrators selected tools from the slew of sales pitches they’ve received for high-tech tools for virtual classrooms, which have proven to be valuable in the current learning environment, said Bossard. Several Itineris teachers use a Swivl, a robotic device that holds an iPad that is used to stream the class. The device swivels to keep the iPad screen on the teacher, who wears a microphone clip which the device tracks, so that when the teacher walks to the board or moves near a student, the camera follows them, allowing virtual students to see what is going on in the whole classroom. Additional microphones make it easier for students to ask questions and for the students at home to hear and to respond. Carter Larm, a senior, notices a difference in classes that use a Swivl. “It lets the teacher move around without worrying about leaving the online students behind,” he said. “I can see and hear the teacher at all times. I feel very much a part of the class, and, unlike last year, online students actually get called on and participate in class.” Language arts teacher LeAnn Nisson likes that the Swivl allows virtual students to feel connected to their teacher and class-

Technology and teacher innovation have been the key to successful remote learning. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Bossard.)

mates, which results in better engagement. “A lot of what motivates teens is contact or group work with their peers,” Nisson said. “They love the social interaction. That motivation piece is really missing with technology.” This year, with Itineris students taking a mix of in-person and virtual classes, teach-

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ers have had to find new ways to engage and connect with students when some of them are sitting in-class and others are joining in virtually. Nisson said it’s important for her to get to know her students informally by chatting before and after class and reaching out through email. “I try to make that personal connection so that they know that I care about them,” she said. “If they have questions, or if they’re struggling, they’re more likely to approach me, even if they feel the distance and disconnection through the technology.” Bossard said that in addition to technology, this kind of teacher innovation has been key to successfully adapt to the current learning environment. Bossard’s wife teaches in Canyons District, and his daughter works in Granite District, so he’s watched with interest how different schools have adapted to the circumstances. “It is exciting to see what teachers have come up with, trying to make it work the best they can in a situation that nobody asked for but we’re all in,” Bossard said. “They’ve really tried to make it work for the betterment of the education for the students. So I give teachers and educators a lot of credit over the last nine months.” l

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Local veterans honor patriotic students, teacher By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

wo local students and a teacher received scholarships and awards from an essay contest sponsored by a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Bailey Cox, a ninth grader at Joel P. Jensen Middle School, won fourth place at the state level of Voice of Democracy, an essay contest for 9th to 12th graders. Tristan Duffin, an eighth grader at Sunset Ridge Middle, won second place at the district level in the contest for 7th to 8th graders, the Patriotic Pen. Paige Dayley, Bailey’s language arts teacher, also was recognized by the VFW with two awards: the Voice of Democracy Teacher Award and the Stewart Mahara Award, given to outstanding teachers. “I’ve met lots of teachers and she is an extraordinary person,” VFW Post 7442 Commander James Sheppard said. “Usually, I have to seek out teachers, but she actually called me. She is actually a very patriotic person, which is why she was presented the award.” Dayley said she never expected to receive such an honor. She is excited to tell her father, who served in the Marines. He, like many Gulf War veterans, is in declining health with ALS, and she hasn’t been able to see him since the pandemic began. Dayley was pleased to find the con-

Left: Tristan Duffin displays his certificate for second place in the Patriotic Pen essay contest, sponsored by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. (Photo courtesy of Alicia Duffin.) Middle: Bailey Cox, fourth-place winner in the state level of the Voice of Democracy award, stands with Darryl Root, a representative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, which sponsored the contest. (Photo courtesy of Cox.) Right: Ninth grade teacher Paige Dayley was honored by the local and district Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. (Photo courtesy of Paige Dayley.)

test, which would provide her students part of a scholarship opportunity or a conwith writing experience while exploring test. the topic of patriotism. She often gives “I just really like when their writher students writing assignments that are ing has an authentic audience, and it has connections to the community in particular,” she said. “I feel like they’re able to do so much more with the topic when it’s more meaningful and when it’s not just an assignment for a grade but a chance for them to think about the world.” Dayley was impressed with the es...SELL their current says her students wrote for the Voice of Democracy contest prompt “Is this the home and BUY the new country that the founders envisioned?” home of their DREAMS. “I got some incredibly diverse, rich, well-thought-out, articulate responses from my students; they just really rose to the occasion,” she said. “I feel like this generation is aware of the world in a way that my generation, at their age, was not. They are so much more engaged with bigger issues. The ideas and the thoughts With rates at an allthat they had were so commendable and time LOW, there is no so beyond their years. They pay attention to what’s going on, and they’re very well time like the present informed.” to buy or sell a home. Students were required to submit an audio recording of their essay. To ensure this would not be a burden that would prevent anyone from entering the contest, WORK WITH SOMEONE Dayley wrote a grant to fund the purchase of flash drives to store the audio recordYOU CAN TRUST! ings. She believes entering competitions helps build up students’ confidence. “I think they appreciate the idea that “Real Estate Joe” Olschewski they can be expected to rise above and to excel and to do good things with their 801.573.5056 words,” she said. “I think that for those joeolschewski41@gmail.com students that win, it really helps them to

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see themselves in a different way—as smart and capable and serious students who have ideas that should be taken seriously, which is not always how you feel in junior high.” The Patriotic Pen contest appealed to Tristan; he loves history and expressing his opinions. “Even though I’m only 14, I know it’s important to learn about what is going on in our country so that hopefully one day, when I am old enough to vote, I can make an educated decision,” Tristan said. “Doing this essay made me realize how much our country has gone through and all we have endured. It makes me proud to see how much we have overcome.” Tristan’s mother, Alicia Duffin, encouraged him to enter the contest when, as scholarship coordinator at West Jordan High School, she heard about the scholarship opportunity. She believes it is never too early to start thinking about college scholarships. “I knew if he entered and won at any level, it would be a good motivator for him to continue to apply for scholarships,” Duffin said. Sheppard visits local schools each fall to promote the essay contest, which awards scholarship money at the local, district, state and national levels. “This is probably the easiest scholarship you can ever have because all they have to do is write an essay,” Sheppard said. “I hope the kids learn a little bit about patriotism, but at the same time, if they win the grand prize scholarship, it’s worth $30,000.” l

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Prom announced after yearlong moratorium By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

fter more than a year without school dances, Copper Hills and West Jordan high schools will both be holding a junior prom. “Our students have been chomping at the bit for almost a year now, hoping that the restrictions would be relaxed to allow them to hold a dance,” WJHS Principal Jim Birch said. “There were actually some tears shed in the SBO room when my administration team and I made the announcement.” Students are excited to regain some normal school activities that have been cancelled by the pandemic. “We’re all getting super excited,” CHHS junior class ambassador Julia Basinger said. “It’s just fun to see that our world is going a little bit back to normal.” WJHS junior Cami Curtis said it has been a hard year without the usual activities that bring school spirit and unity. “Most of our students have just gotten very disconnected—going offline and online, not being able to see their friends, having masks, not being able to hug each other every now and then, and then actually getting COVID-19—so it felt like a very big disconnect,” she said. “And so a dance means to them that it’s starting to become more of a normal life. I think that they’re just excited to start to feel connected to their school again.” WJHS junior Kybin Al-Mosawi said prom feels like the reward for everything they’ve been

doing to reduce the case numbers. “It’s just been awesome to see everyone doing their part and pushing so that we can actually have events and be able to do things that we normally would,” Kybin said. “They know that we may not get another big event this year, so they’re very happy and grateful that we’re able to at least have one event that feels like normal.” At CHHS, the excitement for prom is building but with some skepticism. “Students have had so much of their social parts of school taken that they are reluctant to get their hopes up,” student government adviser Scott Adamson said. “They are like a person that got left at the altar, and they are guarded because of it.” When the announcement was made in early March, both WJHS and CHHS scheduled their proms for April 24, giving junior class officers time to prepare and time for the excitement to build. “Once the details were laid out, protocols were established, planning got underway and announcements were made, you could sense an increased level of morale, excitement and positive energy throughout the halls,” CHHS Principal Bryan Veazie said. Because dances were cancelled halfway through the school year last year, many sophomores and juniors have never been to a school dance. CHHS junior class president Aidan Sullivan said school dances are an important part of

the high school experience. “It brings us together as a school, and it brings school spirit,” Aidan said. Dances have been a hot topic this year. Veazie said there have been numerous discussions and creative proposals from students and parents looking for a way to resume school dances. “Dances are seen as one of those rites of passage and culminating events that timestamp the traditions of high school and create memories that last a lifetime,” Veazie said. Some students and parents have opted to hold their own private dances, but students said they lacked the feeling of school unity. These private dances have been a concern for the Jordan Board of Education, whose priority has been student safety. “When we did not hold homecoming dances, many of the students went to black market underground, and they did their own,” board vice president Bryce Dunford said. “Rather than holding it at a school where they were supervised and we could control the safety, they just did their own thing. There was a massive spike in the case numbers right after homecoming. So, coming into the spring, with prom and other dances coming up, we were really hoping to find a way that we could hold these dances safely.” Seeing the success of the test-to-play protocol used to keep schools open and sports and activities going, the board voted unanimously to approve the same protocol to allow high schools

Copper Hills High School junior class officers prepare for spirit week leading up to prom weekend. (Aidan Sullivan/CHHS)

to have a prom and a senior dinner dance. To attend, students will be required to wear a mask and to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous 48 hours. Proms will be held in each school’s gymnasium instead of the traditional State Capitol Building. Both schools are planning spirit-building activities during the week of the dance. “We’re going to bring all that school spirit right into prom, and we’re going to make it super, super fun,” WJHS junior class president Macy Dulgarian said. l

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Jaguar and Grizzly boys soccer preview By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com

West Jordan has not qualified for the state playoffs in over 13 years; the 2019 team finished with five wins. (Photo courtesy of West Jordan soccer.)

oys soccer season is underway and after its cancellation of last season, the high school teams are ready to get back to it. West Jordan has a new coach, Gregg Donohoo. This is is his first head coaching position. The Jaguars finished the 2019 season 5-8, and in the shortened 2020 season,

they were 1-2. They have started the season 1-2. They recorded a shootout win over Timpview (32) and lost to Farmington (3-0) and Riverton (2-0). Senior Brian Miranda scored the lone goal in regulation in the Timpview match. He

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had three goals in last year’s shortened season. Donohoo also expects Christian Munoz, Deon Ascencio-Martinez, Diego Gonzalez Garcia and Ismael Antonio Arbizu to have significant impacts. The Jaguars have not qualified for the state playoffs in over 13 years. West Jordan

will host Cyprus on April 6 and Hunter on April 9. Copper Hills also has a new coach this season. Sean Terry takes over for longtime head coach Eddie Moura. “We are young and very talented,” Terry ssaid. “I believe we can be successful this season.” The Grizzlies have started the season 2-2. They beat Kearns (3-0) and Mountain Crest (2-0), while losing to Farmington (2-0) and Green Canyon (2-0). Copper Hills has had goals from Angel Cruz, Trevor Johnson, Jeff Juarez and Issac Rollins. In goal, Tim Araulo has pitched the two shutouts. Terry expects Max Gutierrez, Enoc Figueroa, Angel Cruz, Cole Spencer and Mark Martinez to have impactful seasons. In 2019, the last full season of boys soccer in the state, Copper Hills lost in the state finals to Weber 1-0. In that season, it had a 15-5 overall record. The Grizzlies scored 52 goals that season and only allowed 15. Copper Hills competes in the Utah High School Activities Association’s Region 3, while West Jordan is in Region 2. The state tournament finals are scheduled for May 27 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy. l

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M AYO R ’S M E S S AG E April showers usually bring May flowers, but this year may be a bit different. Utah experienced its driest year on record in 2020. The Governor recently declared a state of emergency due to extreme drought conditions. A dry season means we’re likely to feel pressure to start watering our lawns sooner and use more water. Higher use will result in an increased bill. I am concerned about the financial impact these larger water bills have on our residents. Over the last year, the Council and I have worked diligently to manage residential water rates and restructure the existing rate system to better serve residents. I’d like to share some of the things we accomplished: • Rolled back an 8% water increase planned for implementation this fiscal year. • Restructured the water rate tiers to remove subsidies and ensure that residents are paying for actual use, moving to greater equity between commercial and residential users. • Reduced the financial burden on lower water users, decreasing water bills. We’re going to remain focused on ensuring that rate planning is based on sound financial practices and do our best to keep increases at bay, but we need your help. You control how much water is used by your home – the more water you use, the higher the bill. To help keep bills in check, this year we are encouraging residents to be more ‘water wise’ and conserve where they can. You can maintain a fantastic looking yard and keep your bill from skyrocketing during the drought, all while using less water. In this edition of the West Jordan Journal, you will find many resources on saving money, time and water. You can start small and simply adjust your sprinklers to ensure that water isn’t spraying sidewalks and driveways, you can take it another step up and harvest any rain that may fall using a rain barrel, or you can ‘flip your strip’ and remove some of the grass from your yard to save you money for years to come. Investing in these water wise practices will not only save you money in the long run, but it will help the City manage rates overall. Please consider taking advantage of some of the resources and rebates available to residents in our city and do your part to be more water wise. Working together on water wise initiatives will keep our City looking fantastic. We can do this West Jordan! Sincerely,

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Save Money by Saving on Water Spring is here, which means it’s almost time to start watering our lawns again. With that extra water use, many residents notice a dramatic change in their utility bill. But having a green lawn doesn’t have to impact your bank account. Using water efficiently is easier than you think, just a few simple modifications can save you time and money. • Adjust your sprinklers so they are not spraying sidewalks, gutters and driveways. • Water your lawn before 10 AM or after 6 PM to ensure less water will evaporate. • Flip your strip! Remove some of that grass with native plants and drought- tolerant grass. Conservation Garden Park offers classes, and even giveaways, for creating waterwise park strips. For more information, visit conservationgardenpark.org • Harvest your rain – Salt Lake County offers rain barrels to residents for a low price. Water collected by roofs and ran gutters can be used to water your gardens, bushes, and other plants. • Use a ‘Smart Controller’ which can help you save water by automatically adjusting watering schedules based on local weather reports. Utahwatersavers.com is offering rebates to residents throughout the state. Be sure to keep an eye on the City’s Facebook page for more water saving techniques!

West Jordan Activity Guide Coming to your Mailbox soon! West Jordan’s Events Department is finishing up the final touches on a city activity guide. The guide will be sent to all West Jordan residents and will contain information about all the upcoming events within West Jordan. It will feature monthly calendars with activities, council meetings, public meetings, and holiday information. The city has a lot of new events scheduled this year such as a monster truck rally, as well as traditional events such as the Western Stampede! We’re excited to get this information out to our residents and look forward to seeing you at all of our city events!

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Kitten Season is Here – Tips from the West Jordan Animal Shelter As the weather begins to warm up, we start seeing an influx of pregnant cats. Those cats can have litters that range between one to twelve kittens. The West Jordan Animal Shelter asks that you keep these tips in mind over the next few months. SPAY/NEUTER • Get cats spayed/neutered before kitten season • Trap community cats for TNR (trap neuter return) FIND KITTENS? • Mom is probably out hunting for food and will return • Leave the kittens where you found them and watch from a distance • Unsure if you should intervene? Call the West Jordan Animal Shelter at 801-282-3951.

Trail Expansion: Teton Estates Park If you’ve driven or walked past Teton Estates Park (9380 Targhee Drive) you may have noticed a few construction vehicles and city staff on site. The West Jordan Streets Department is putting in a new sidewalk to connect with 4000 West. This is a welcoming sight for families, bikers, rollerbladers and others who utilize this trail!

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Local Election in 2021 – Important Information & Dates to Keep in Mind

THE SEATS UP FOR ELECTION ARE: • City Council At-Large • City Council At-Large • City Council At-Large

ELECTION DATES: • The Municipal Primary Election will be held on August 10, 2021 • The Municipal General Election will be held on November 2, 2021

DECLARATION AND NOMINATION DATES: • An individual seeking to become a candidate for a municipal office shall file a declaration of candidacy, between June 1 and June 7 of any odd-numbered year and pay the filing fee, if one is required by municipal ordinance. Be sure to check for updates at: westjordan.utah.gov/election-overview You can also visit vote.utah.gov for more information on elections in 2021.

COUNCIL CORNER The council continues to watch Utah’s water usage. In a typical year, Salt Lake City and the surrounding area receives about 16.1” of precipitation. However, the 2020 water year (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020) was the 16th driest ever recorded since 1874 when records first started being kept. The 2020 water year produced just 10.96” of precipitation. (Source: National Weather Service Water Records) This measurement is used to help the state and area water providers determine how much the reservoirs will retain for summer consumption needs. Adding to this concern, the soil is very dry, so the water won’t ‘run off ’ as it typically does. The soil will first absorb the water until it has absorbed what it needs, then run off occurs. Governor Cox issued a drought Emergency Order on March 17, 2021 which offers the following suggestions: (Source: governor.utah.gov) Gov. Cox asks Utahns to use water wisely yearround. Find water-saving tips at SlowTheFlow.org. • Fix leaks • Run full loads (dishwashers and washing machines) • Turn off the water while brushing teeth, shaving, soaping up, doing dishes, or rinsing vegetables • Reduce showers by at least one minute • Wait to water

The City Council is supportive of the governor’s declaration and encourages water conservation for residents of West Jordan. As the Council has looked at water rates and consumption patterns of the water department, they have noticed in hot, dry years like 2020, water consumption increases and they have also noticed in wet, cooler years like 2019, water consumption decreases. Fun Fact: in West Jordan, the average daily consumption is 19.62 million gallons per day. (That’s about 147 gallons per West Jordan resident per day!) Council Member Kayleen Whitelock stated, “The Council is keenly aware of city water rates and consumption and strongly encourages residents to slow the flow and find ways to conserve.” Council Member Melissa Worthen added, “The Council will be hearing a proposed amendment updating the city landscape ordinance to include water wise elements on April 14th; and a report from Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is planned to be presented on April 28th.”

West Jordan Passport Office – You Can Now Make an Appointment Online! The City of West Jordan’s Passport Office has dozens of appointments every day. It recently updated its hours to be open Monday – Friday from 11 AM-5:30 PM as well as Saturday’s from 9 AM-1 PM. It’s now easier than ever to make an appointment to get your passport. Visit westjordan.utah.gov/passport-office, then click ‘schedule appointment’. The page also has important information on pricing and must-have document checklist to ensure you come prepared for your appointment. Renew or get a new passport today!

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Grizzlies girls basketball ends season with loss in state tournament By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com

t was definitely a roller-coaster season for a new coaching staff, a young team and girls basketball fans at Copper Hills this season. “All things considered, I think we got some good experience,” first-year Grizzly girls basketball coach Jake Timpson said. “We learned what it takes to win in 6A basketball every night.” The Grizzlies graduated eight seniors off of last year’s team. At times this year, only one senior played significant minutes, and the starting lineup included a freshman and sophomore. They finished the season fifth in the Utah High School Activities Association’s Region 3 with a 7-13 overall record. That earned them the 14th seed in the state playoffs and the opportunity to host Roy in the first round. The playoff ended abruptly for the Grizzlies as they fell 70-55, a game they never led. Ellie Taylor had 17 points, and Keely Dettling pitched in with 12 in the loss. “That game was a perfect example of our season,” Timpson said. “That is a game we should not lose. They had seniors fighting for their lives in the tournament, and we did not match their intensity. I think we learned some lessons.” Sophomore Jada Vick led the team in scoring, averaging 8.6 points per game. She also averaged nearly two steals.

“Jada is strong and handled the ball for us most of the season,” Timpson said. “She has some big goals and we as a coaching staff want to help push her towards those goals. I think the sky’s the limit for her.” Freshman Ellie Taylor averaged 7.8 points per game in her first season of varsity basketball. “I think our young players got some good experience and learned what it takes to win in 6A basketball every night,” Timpson said. “It takes preparation and desire. On several occasions, we played hard for only part of the game.” Taylor started every game this season. She scored a season-high 17 points twice. In the state tournament first-round game, she hit five three-pointers. “As [Taylor] grows and refines her game, she could easily become a division-one (college) player,” Timpson said. “She has length and ball-handling skills. She is a smart player.” The inexperienced young players were forced to play in different positions. Junior Amelia Brady is a 6-foot-3 post player that led the team in rebounds and blocks. “Brady could be a force in the low post with some confidence,” Timpson said. Copper Hills played in the state championship finals in 2019 and lost to Bingham

Freshman Ellie Taylor started every game for the Grizzlies this season; she averaged 7.8 points per game. (Greg James/City Journals)

46-41. The team advanced to the semifinals in 2017 and 2018 with Ben Morley as the head coach. He had led the team for 10 years. Timpson had worked on his staff for the last four seasons. “Ben has built this program from the bottom up,” Timpson said. “He has made it a respectable program. I have some big shoes to fill. He is now the athletic director and is

very supportive of our program.” This offseason, Timpson plans on concentrating on improving team defense. “This is a good group of girls,” he said. “This season was challenging. Tryouts were pushed back, we had games and practices canceled. Going through adversity has taught us things not only on the court but in our lives. We will make the best of any situation.” l

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The top track performances, 2 weeks in By Greg James | g.james@mycityjournals.com

t should be an exciting track and field season for West Jordan schools. Copper Hills and West Jordan have both established top times and state records, and the season has just begun. Grizzly junior Brielle Davis cleared 12 feet 9 inches at the Davis Super Meet at Davis High School on March 16. That surpassed

the previous record by 6 inches, established in 2019. She finished fourth as a freshman in 2019 at the state track and field finals. Jaguar senior Austin Klingler set a school record and won the national indoor championship in the 800 meters this winter. He has geared up to be one of the top runners in the state. l

OTHERS TO WATCH AND THE BEST TIMES SO FAR THIS SEASON COPPER HILLS 100 meters

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Zeth Hein, 11.35 seconds; Trey Traver, 11.56; Bailee Beck, 13.81

Carter Baldwin, 11.72; Gracie Sandstrom, 13.33; Audrey Wilkes, 13.98

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Zeth Hein, 23.83; Benjamin Bohne, 24.94; Walter Reed, 24.97; Bailee Beck, 29.37; Ellie Taylor, 29.58; Sadie Stock, 29.74

Zakaria Makour, 25.35; Gracie Sandstrom, 27.83; Katera Stosich, 28.51

400 meters Ethan Colton, 56.37; Elyse Gibson, 1:07.94

800 meters Michael Ballard, 2:17.96; Kaitlyn Johnson, 2:41.19

1600 meters Karson Palmer, 5:01.00; Braden Smith, 5:03.41; Hailey Kidd, 5:39.80

3200 meters As a freshman, Brielle Davis finished fourth in the state pole vault. Two years later, she holds the state record. (Greg James/City Journals)

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Braden Smith, 10:50.81; Hailey Kidd, 12:03.44

800 meters Austin Klingler, 1:51.11; Jacob Stacy, 2:19.00; Tayleigh Ward, 3:00.26

1600 meters Enoch Osai, 5:13.97; Kate Jackson, 5:54.06

3200 meters Austin Klingler, 10:58.85

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Trey Traver, 15.75; Emily Harris, 20.29; Nina Willey, 20.77

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ts inaugural sanctioned season was canceled last year. Lacrosse as a Utah High School Activities Association sport is ready to go, but Copper Hills and West Jordan have both had boys and girls teams for years.

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between girls and boys lacrosse. In the girls game, physical contact is not permitted, and the players wear less-protective equipment. The girls also have 12 players on the field as compared to 10 in the boys’ game.

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Attached: forming secure relationships By Cassie Goff | c.goff@mycityjournals.com

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I’m going to use this time to work on myself,” is one of the most common phrases I’ve heard this past year in facing isolation, quarantine, distancing, and other forced desocialization with the pandemic. Various form of that sentiment have included: utilizing time to fully process lingering events or situations; learning how to be content being alone; growing self-worth and self-love, practicing meditative and grounding techniques; and figuring out individual desires and motivations. In the journey to self-discovery, I tend to recommend figuring out your attachment style. Learning your own attachment style can help in deconstructing past experiences; realizing certain patterns in your own emotions, reactions, and behavior; fostering relationships; and developing well-being. Psychology research has identified four main attachment styles: Secure, anxious-(resistant/preoccupied/ambivalent: also known as preoccupied), avoidant-dismissive, and avoidant-fearful (also known as disorganized). These attachment styles refer to how we socially attach to others. Research for attachment styles originated in developmental psychology as researchers were interested to learn how children formed attachments to their caretakers. With 70 years of research, we have learned attachment styles form relative to how secure a child feels in having their needs met. This derives from the attentiveness and responsiveness of their caretaker. Attachment styles are theorized to form within the first 18 months of life. Nowadays, research has drawn connections between the formation of our initial attachment styles and how we attach as adults to others in various relationships and situations (including romantic relationships, friendships, acquaintanceships, and in workplace settings). Attachment styles seem to function as blueprints for intimacy, especially in working through conflict and tough situations with others. Some researchers also believe attachment styles may influence temperament. For example, children who formed secure attachments to their caretakers cried when separated but sought attention when reunited and became happy when their caretaker attended to them. (Fifty percent of the population.) Those who formed secure attachment styles as children tend to find it easy to get close to others as adults. They form secure, enduring, and committed relationships in which they find satisfaction. They also tend to have a greater positive self-image. Anxiously attached children engaged in protest behaviors when separated from their caretaker. (Twenty percent of the pop-

ulation.) Researchers theorize such protest behaviors as attention-seeking. As adults, those who formed anxious attachment styles are less trusting of others and fear abandonment; resulting in ambivalent and possessive behaviors in relationships. They also tend to have less positive self-image and low self-worth. Avoidantly-dismissive attached children showed little to no response to caretaker separation. (Twenty-five percent of the population.) Researchers theorize this behavior as a punishment to the caretaker. Avoidant adults do not allow others to get too close. They tend to be less invested in relationships and are more likely to restrict intimacy or end relationships. They also tend to be more self-reliant. Avoidantly-fearful children could not have their needs met in reasonable ways. (Five percent of the population.) There were no predictable patterns for ease after caretaker separation. Disorganized adults tend to be fearful of getting hurt and are distrustful of others. They tend to exhibit mood swings or other unpredictable behaviors in relationships. They also tend to have low confidence. I’d be amiss if I did not point out how attachment styles are observed and realized through patterns of behavior. Through this process, there are many generalizations. If you know you engaged in protest behaviors as a child, an anxious attachment style was not necessarily formed. The only person who can know in complete certainty the attachment style you may have formed, is you. Knowing your attachment style is not the end-all be-all for relationships either. Many adults have worked to change their attachment styles. A person who may have formed an avoidantly-dismissive attachment style as a child can work to form secure attachments in other adult relationships. In considering your previous and current living environments, families, and other experiences, you may begin to understand your own attachment style(s). Realizing your own attachment style(s) can lead to recognizing patterns in your own behaviors, emotions, needs, and relationship-forming habits. In doing so, there’s an extensive amount of growth that can occur, not only in yourself, but in finding and creating secure and healthy relationships as well. Research sourced form: Ainsworth, Baldwin, Bartholomew, Bowlby, Cassidy, Davis, Derci, Erikson, Firestone, Jones & Cunnigham, Hazan, Horowitz, Kennedy, Levine, Loveheim, Maxwell, Mickelson, Miller & Rempel, Shaver, Simpson, Sternberg & Grajek. l

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tah has a thriving literary community, and the state’s poet laureate has worked to let people know about it. Paisley Rekdal, a distinguished professor at the University of Utah, has built a website featuring over 200 Utah writers, and she has helped organize activities for National Poetry Month this April. Mapping Literary Utah is a website that encourages readers to discover Utah authors and their connections to places in Utah. The site lists novelists, poets, playwrights and nonfiction writers by region so readers can learn more about them and how their work connects to their part of Utah. “I remember when I was growing up in Seattle and none of the poetry anthologies had something from the Pacific Northwest,” Rekdal said. “I think Utah suffers from the same mental blind spot. There is a very vibrant group of writers in this place.” Rekdal hopes the Map of Literary Utah helps connect writers, build readership, and show that Utah has a strong literary culture. She also hopes the site will inspire budding writers in the state. “Seeing it, someone might say, ‘I can do this too, I can also be a novelist or a poet or a playwright,’” Rekdal said. Rekdal has also worked with others to mark National Poetry Month this April. This will include online poetry readings and regular social media posts featuring poets of all ages. National Poetry Month will also feature the Utah Poetry Festival, a virtual event this year from April 16-18. People can register on the festival’s website and view events on the Utah Humanities YouTube channel. The event will provide materials for educators, showcase poetry in the pandemic, and more. Rekdal has published several collections of poetry. She has also written nonfiction, including the book “The Broken Country: On Trauma, a Crime, and the Continuing Legacy of Vietnam.” With her literary versatility, she has long gravitated to poetry. “I think poetry is private,” Rekdal said. “I like it because it’s quiet, meditative, and slows things down.”

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Part of Utah’s literary community is its local bookstores. Aaron Cance regularly features local authors at his bookstore, The Printed Garden in Sandy, and he maintains a substantial poetry section. “Poetry enriches lives in a lot of different ways, and I think that poetry enriches not just a reader’s life but also a writer’s life,” Cance said. “Even people who are unpublished, their lives will be enriched by the act of writing poetry, in the act of trying to find a new way to describe or perceive the world around them. Any kind of writing like that is very satisfying and enriching whether you wind up getting published or not.” The Printed Garden regularly hosts the 15 Bytes poetry awards each year in November, and Cance hopes to resume the tradition after the pandemic prevented it in 2020. “I think the best poets are poets who can get you to see the world in ways that you didn’t see it before,” Cance said. “That to me is the primary function of poetry.” What better source for advice on writing poetry than the state’s poet laureate. Rekdal has a straightforward formula for writers. “You have to read a ton,” she said. “You can judge what is more urgent, see trends in poetry, and see the larger conversation in poetry, what makes a poem work and what makes it less successful.” Finding subject matter can be different for each writer. Utah’s poet laureate doesn’t necessarily search for subject matter for her poems. “I think largely the subject matter chooses you; you don’t choose the subject matter,” Rekdal said. From the recent soaring success of Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, to an already steady rise in poetry readership, Rekdal sees Utah’s literary community growing. As for those who might think poetry is beyond them, Rekdal thinks there’s enough variety for everybody. “There’s so many different types of poems out there,” Rekdal said. “I think it’s sad when people say poetry isn’t for me. That’s like saying food isn’t for me.” l

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uring the month of April, National Canine Fitness Month focuses on keeping our loyal companions happy and healthy. “Dogs definitely need a lot of exercise and activity,” said Cindy Christensen, an experienced dog trainer and owner of Let’s Train Your Dog. “Activity is where a dog gets its mental health. Any dog can become depressed and destructive, and I think it is one of the biggest things that dogs do not get enough exercise.” Directing your dog through a timed obstacle course may not be the type of exercise your companion needs. The size and breed of the dog will dictate the type of training it needs. “Walking your dog is a relatively new thing. In my day we opened the back door and let them run around. Working dogs like a German shepherd or labradoodle are high-energy breeds and they need a lot of exercise. A Newfoundland is a giant dog but will sleep all day. The breed of the dog is a big factor,” Christensen said. Active play is one way to incorporate more exercise for your dog. Throw a ball or stick in a safe environment or better yet run or jog alongside it. Others may use their own yoga routine, asking the dog to lay down when you’re in a cobra pose or sit when you’re in a downward-facing dog pose.

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