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ince the early 2000s nonprofits have been trying to combat a little-discussed issue – the confidence gap for girls. Research by social scientists revealed that girls start to lose some of their self-confidence as young as 8 years old, leading to teen girls who feel less confident or self-assured than their male counterparts. One organization that is working to help girls build confidence is Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that partners with community groups to provide training on positive life skills for elementary girls and middle school girls. One of those teams is hosted by Jessica Petersen, an Early Childhood Special Educator at Odyssey Elementary School. Petersen became involved in Girls on the Run when Odyssey Elementary School opened in 2014. The Physical Education (P.E.) teacher at the time worked with Girls on the Run at a previous school and immediately began creating a team at Odyssey. Petersen signed up to be the assistant coach and, when the P.E. teacher left, became head coach. “It is all volunteer-based, with volunteers working on a personal level,” she said. “It’s not sponsored by the school, but some coaches work at schools and introduce students to the program.” Coaches serve as mentors and guides for the girls. For 8-week sessions in the fall and spring, the team gathers together to engage with different
lessons. Girls on the Run states that team members gain connections to each other and positive role models in their community through this coaching model. Girls on the Run has two different programs, one that focuses on girls in the third through sixth grades and another program, called Heart and Soul, that focuses on middle-school-aged girls. “The lessons help girls gain confidence, navigate healthy relationships, and build a healthy mindset and body image,” said Petersen. Petersen’s favorite lesson is about finding balance. The lesson talks about how to connect with friends and practice good social skills. It also talks about balancing in-person and social media interactions to help girls be successful in both. Balance is an important part of the Girls on the Run program, including balancing physical and mental health. The multi-week program culminates in a community 5K celebration where Girls on the Run teams in a geographic area run together. For Utah, the 5K is typically two laps around Sugar House Park. “Last year because of COVID we had a 5K with a community neighborhood group at Ponds Park in Kaysville,” said Girls on the Run group, Jessica Petersen, Amelie Petersen, Breanna Eckersley, Kaelyn Stevens, Petersen. “We are excited to gather again with Jessica Sims, Stella Sims at the finish line of the celebration 5k last June. Photo courtesy of Jessica teams across the state.” Petersen Continued page 10
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Ukrainians living in Utah raise funds for humanitarian shipments to their home country By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com
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hen the Russian army invaded Ukraine at the end of February, the Utah Ukrainian Association was inundated with calls from people wanting to help. Within a few days, the association, in partnership with its sister organization in Idaho, had a plane full of supplies heading to Europe. Utah Ukrainian Association board member Yulia Holko was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States in 2001. Ten years ago, she relocated to Utah where she lives in Salt Lake County. “Thankfully, my immediate family is here but I have lots of extended family in Western Ukraine,” Holko said. “Even when they’re not being bombed, there are lots of air raid sirens going off and planes flying overhead, because it’s psychological warfare, too. It’s very hard to process. Members of our community have been under shock and stress.” The Utah Ukrainian Association, and the 1,500 Ukrainians living in Utah, jumped at the chance to help their fellow countrymen and homeland. Members have organized rallies at the Utah State Capitol and are asking people to sign a petition to bring Ukrainian refugees to Utah. Currently, it will take up to three years to get refugees resettled in the United States. The group wants to speed up the process as millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. “People leave their home and leave everything behind,” Holko said. “Often, the only clothes they have is what they’re wearing.” The association is accepting donations for the next shipment. Non-perishable foods, sleeping bags and solar power banks to charge phones are top items, along with clothes for warmer weather like T-shirts, light jackets, jeans and shoes. “The support has been amazing. People have been turning out and speaking out,” she said. “It feels like anything we need, there’s a local business willing to donate funds. We were just a small organization before the war and we had to scale up really quickly.” A benefit concert held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in late March brought the community together for prayer, music and solidarity for the Ukrainian people. “Voices for Ukraine” featured artists from the Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, University of Utah, Ballet West Academy and The Madeleine Choir School. Ukrainian musicians and multicultural vocalist Alex Boye also added their talents to the event.
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A benefit concert on March 21 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City raised $25,000 for help to the people in Ukraine. Photo by Yulia Holko
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Sarah’s story: Helping others with epilepsy live their best lives By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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or Sarah Hawkes, it happened the first time without her realizing it. She was 15, sitting in her room painting, and waiting for the 9 p.m. family tradition of gathering to read scriptures. But 9 p.m. came and, as she recalled, “that time passed with no one saying anything, so I continued to paint. Eventually, I looked up from my work and the clock read 10:30.” So she groaned, set down her brush, and went downstairs where her dad sat casually reading on the couch. “From the staircase, I complained like the teenage girl I was, ‘Ugh, can we just read already so I can go to bed?’ My dad raised his eyebrow at me and told me, ‘We already did.’ Again, like a teenage girl, I folded my arms and huffed. ‘What? Why didn’t you tell me?’ That was when he gave me his full attention, staring at me, and said, ‘Sarah… you were there.’” She had just had an epileptic seizure. That was 11 years ago. Now Sarah, 26, works as an education coordinator for a company in Washington, D.C. She has graduated from universities with two degrees, including an LLM in Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law, and Conflict from the National University of Ireland at Galway; played competitive rugby at BYU, and lived with a neurological disorder that affects nearly 3.5 million people in the United States, including 470,000 children, according to the CDC. It has led Sarah, who attended both her sophomore and junior years at Viewmont High School and graduated from the Waterford School, to create a blog called “AuraYou-There?” on the Spaces app (spaces.do). “I’m passionate about discussing this topic,” she said from her home in Arlington, Virginia. “I’ve lost two jobs because of my seizures due to time I had to take off, and I’ve found the best way for me to speak to this is through my writing.” She recently wrote a blog on Spaces called “Blink.” It’s a wonderful article discussing what it’s like to experience this nightmare, particularly if it happens in public. “There is such a negative connotation to epilepsy,” she said. “We don’t want to ‘advertise’ it, or talk about it openly. When it happens around others, we ask ‘did they notice it – do they think we’re stupid now?’ It is so stressful beyond just the physical exhaustion and toll that it takes.” By definition, epilepsy is marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. As Sarah wrote in “Blink,” seizures are distinguished into two types. “First are the convulsive (grand mal) seizures. The second kind are called
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Sarah has traveled extensively throughout Europe, including time spent in Moscow, where this photo was taken between a Krispy Kreme and the Kremlin. Photos courtesy of Sarah Hawkes
non-convulsive (absent) seizures. Absent seizures are infinitely harder to explain because they can’t be seen.” She has had both. There are no definitive triggers for the seizures, though lack of sleep, stress and either not enough or too much sugar in a person’s diet could be a contributing factor. Whatever the cause, for family or friends, witnessing a seizure for the first time is very traumatic. “It's a very scary experience for a parent to watch your child go through that and not know how to help,” said Sarah’s mother, Sharlene Wells. “I learned quickly how to catch her (if I was lucky enough to be around when it happened), hold her head, lay her on her side, and wait for the seizure to stop. It's like a full ‘reboot.’ For the last 10-plus years, she has bravely tried to live life to its fullest despite the ever-present fear of not knowing when another seizure will happen.” Sarah’s seizures don’t follow regular patterns in terms of severity or regularity. She does have a calendar to track them. Some of the grand mals are a bit more severe now when they occur. They can leave her confused, as she wrote in “Blink.” “Imagine that you blinked and when you checked your phone, two hours have passed,” she wrote. “You go to the bathroom to get ready for bed, but when you look in the mirror with a toothbrush hanging out of your mouth, a trickle of blood is trailing from your ear. You brush it off as meaning nothing, but in the morning bruises have blossomed on your hips and knees. A person who’s never had a seizure would panic. I usually groan and say, ‘Dammit.’” Lots of life events we take for grant-
Sarah with her mother Sharlene Wells in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., the city where Sarah lives and works.
There is such a negative connotation to epilepsy, we don’t want to ‘advertise’ it, or talk about it openly. When it happens around others, we ask ‘did they notice it – do they think we’re stupid now?’ Sarah Hawkes ed take a back seat for those with epilepsy. Sarah does not have a driver’s license, instead maneuvering around the challenges of the nation’s capital on public transportation. But she hasn’t let it stop her from pursuing her dreams, like those two years of rugby at BYU (“she explained to me that her epilepsy was not the same as a concussion, so therefore she could play,” Sharlene remembers her daughter telling her), or earning that Masters degree in Ireland. “I used to worry about freaking out strangers if I have a seizure,” she said. “But I have faith in my fellow man – that someone will be there to help me, like happened once when I was in Chicago. You have to be ready to adapt when you have epilepsy. I live by myself right now because I prefer to be alone, even though I know it’s a big
stresser for my Mom. I’ve studied what to do in the case of a seizure and share that with friends so they have an awareness of how to help.” Through her blog, she wants to raise awareness of “something that is not as uncommon as you may think. One in 26 people will have some sort of seizure in their lifetime – and it may not be epilepsy. I want people to share their stories, to learn how to adjust their schedules if necessary, to do a better job of finding things they are limited to in a realistic, responsible way, but still enjoy proactive, good fulfilling lives. Sharing with one another can help do that.” “Blink” is very well worth reading. Sarah pours her heart and soul into her words, knowing the challenges that those with epilepsy face, but never losing sight of the blessings she, and all of us, enjoy in life. “The brain is beautiful,” she writes. “It turns electricity and tissue into thoughts and personality; it connects with every part of our body in a fascinating puzzle; it learns and adapts like no other organ has the capacity to; it stores decades of memories and stories and emotions. Emotions like fear. “But that beauty, with its complexity, comes at the cost of fragility. The same electricity that creates thought can malfunction and send the entire body to the floor in convulsions and spasms. Those malfunctions can damage those memories held safe in the brain. Temporary or permanent, the damage is there. Those malfunctions happen in a fraction of a second – in the blink of an eye. “Now, blink. “Glad to see that you’re still here.” l
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Living on the Edge: Homes on the hillsides of Davis County By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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f you’ve ever dreamed of sitting in your living room or on a back porch enjoying unobstructed vistas and panoramic views, far away from society, you’re not alone. Cliff homes – homes built on mountainsides near naturally-made drop offs – date back centuries and were once built for security and protection from enemies. They are as popular today as ever, especially in Davis County along the Wasatch Front. Back in 2003, the county’s Council of Governments created a comprehensive hillside master plan in anticipation of future growth and development along the east bench. However, when reality sets in for those who want to build or have a home built on the top of a cliff, the design and construction considerations that involve engineering and architecture can be daunting, and very expensive. Four main elements to remember when planning such a structure – topography, the combination of logistics, zoning and permits; solid ground, and protection from the elements. Communities along the hillsides in Davis County take all of those into consideration when permission is sought to build these homes for those who like living on the edge. “There are a lot of geotechnical sign offs involved,” said Linda Horrocks, communication coordinator for the City of North Salt Lake, a community with lots of homes on tops of hillsides. “Those involve soils, grades of the streets, and many geographic elements that our city planning and engineering departments monitor regularly. Emergency responders such as police and fire departments must have easy access to an area being developed, and many other aspects are taken into consideration as plans are formulated.” The first steps involve a city’s planning department and a planning commission, if a city has one. Usually a developer approaches a city with plans to subdivide an area and presents the plan to the city’s building department. Geotech firms from both the developer’s side and the city then check the site for a series of evaluations. If those reports agree, the developer then begins a concept plan with an engineer. That leads to review of the concept by the planning commission, the city council, and often with a public hearing. This same process is used no matter where a development is being considered–hillside or not. Then, the process heads to the next phase. “There’s a geologic hazard investigation done by the GT firms, staff, engineers – a contingent of different checks,” said Sherrie Pace, community development director for North Salt Lake. “This is the longest part of the
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Development along the hillsides in Davis County continues to increase, even with a myriad of restrictions in place that add to the expenses of new homes. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
process. Each analysis is reviewed and comments shared, and it can take anywhere from one to two years. If you have soils with any hazardous content, if they aren’t solid and could move or shift, if there is a high level of clay and if the soil isn’t considered stable or strong enough – all of those factors go into the mix.” She said groundwater tables are part of the yearly monitoring of sites, as well as seismic concerns specific to the geotech of a particular lot. All those reports are used once a homebuilder submits an application for a building permit. Criteria as laid out in the International Building Code Chapter 18 as it pertains to soils and foundations must be adhered to. “It’s an onerous process, but we have to be certain we do all we can to protect all involved,” she said. It takes lots of time and money just to start the process of building the home. Is it worth it? We reached out
to a few homeowners in the south part of Davis County for comments, but only one wanted to speak to it, and without using their full name. “For us, this was our dream home, the last one we’d ever build before we will eventually downsize and retire,” said Ron G., who lives in Bountiful. “We were fortunate to find a lot that allowed us to build the home we wanted. We have solitude, an amazing view, and it’s like a glimpse of the world for us – where we live, shop and play.” Any fears of living on a hillside and near the Wasatch Fault that runs beneath the east bench? “Not really,” he said. “You look out over these views, feel like you’re flying or suspended in air, and worries just kind of slip away.” As long as that’s all that slips away – which is the reason cities, developers and builders work so hard to make sure the homes themselves do not. l
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Davis County residents monitor Ukrainian war with anxiety and fear By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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s the Ukrainian war went on into April and the fighting and bloodshed and destruction of their native country continued, many residents from Davis County who were from the nation or had visited it recently remain deeply affected. Three different events sponsored by the Utah Ukrainian Association drew residents of Davis County to the state Capitol, and a benefit concert held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine on March 21 was another bonding event for the community. (see separate story in this issue). Yulia Holko is a former resident of Bountiful now living in Salt Lake City. She is a director with the association. “‘As you know, Ukrainians are fighting for their land,” she said. “They’re fighting for the values of democracy, freedom, and to be free of terror. Putin is a dangerous man, and he will not stop at Ukraine. If the world doesn’t stop him now, he will be at the doorstep of Europe tomorrow.” Holko, who has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years after coming to study journalism at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, said her family members back home are terrified, because there’s so much uncertainty. “They don’t know exactly what to do – it kind of changes by the hour. Some of them are thinking of going to Poland, but it’s very hard and some roads are blocked and the gas shortage is very serious. Some of them are picking up guns and fighting, or helping in any way they can.” And she said her friends who are journalists in Ukraine are obviously standing their ground to get the word out about what is occurring. Oksana Andriishyn lives in Centerville with her mother Inia and a daughter. She moved to the U.S. 12-½ years ago, first living in Arizona and then Chicago before coming to Utah. But her father, a sister and niece, and her two grandmothers still live in Ukraine. One of her grandmothers who has been hiding in a bomb shelter with other family members survived the German-Soviet war in 1941. “She still remembers how they had to run for their lives, and experiences the same fears again these days,” Andriishyn said. She credits the resilience of the Ukrainian people to the fact that “we’ve had war for the past eight years. It’s never stopped. They just continue shooting in the east. I guess Ukrainians just got tired of being bullied.” Another couple from Bountiful staying in touch with the events in Ukraine are Ryan and Anastasia Patin. They were visiting her family in Ukraine the day Russian tanks began rolling into the country. Her parents helped them flee the country by driving them
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Centerville resident Oksana Andriishyn has family in Ukraine and tries to keep in touch with them as best she can. Photo by Tom Haraldsen
toward the Polish border, but roads were blocked and the couple had to walk three miles and get a ride for the final nine miles of their escape. They left their belongings behind in her parents’ car. “When we left Utah for Ukraine on Feb. 13, everything seemed fine,” Anastasia said. “We were hearing the rumors about what Russia was doing with their military along the borders, but I don’t think anyone really believed it – not until that Saturday (Feb. 26) when we woke up and found out the airport had been bombed. We heard the sirens and we knew we needed to run and escape quickly just to save our lives.” Anastasia lived in Zhytomyr, where she taught English in a school before moving to Utah. She learned after they returned to Utah that the school had been destroyed by a Russian missile. Fortunately, there were no students in the school – just a couple of adults who were not injured. The fate of her family remains a constant worry. Bountiful resident Abby Salmon became part of the Utah-based International Language Program as a volunteer several years ago, and was offered the chance to teach English in a number of countries. She chose to go to Ukraine in part because “I didn’t know much of anything about the country’s culture, and I wanted to learn more.” “I lived in Kyiv with a host family, something I wanted to do rather than just live with fellow American volunteers, and it was a great way to learn the culture,” she said. “I lived briefly with a single mother and her
Yulia Holko, a director of the Utah Ukrainian Association, spoke at two events held in support of the country. Photo by Tom Haraldsen
Abby Salmon of Bountiful, second from left, with Grey Gardner, her husband Rob, and Ukrainian friends Yurri and Lena Lysenko at St. Volodymyrs’ Cathedral. Courtesy photo
daughter, and later talked to a bishop in an LDS ward and he found a family that wanted a volunteer. So I spent four months with the Lysenko family, who are also Latter-day Saints, and it was awesome.” She said the Lysenkos are still living in their home, not venturing out much, and feeling safe inside. “I don’t think anyone thought it would actually become an invasion, which obviously it has,” she said. What hits Abby particularly hard is that she remembers the Russian annexation of
Crimea and the war in the Donbas region in 2014. Since then, the past eight years have seen war and conflict within the Ukrainian nation. And she’s not surprised by the resilience and the resistance of the Ukrainian community. “I remember how tough these people are, how they always find the toughness they need,” she said. “I hope it leads to their success. I knew they were going to fight if attacked, and they’ve been fighting.” l
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Boarding service does it all for the love of a dog
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randon Miles is as laidback as they come and his passion for providing comforting care for his own dog, radiates through in his business. Backyard Dogcare and Boarding, located in North Salt Lake at 1475 W. Center Street #300, borrows years of Miles’ exposure to his mother’s daycare program and translates this into caring for dogs. “Dogs are family members, and the same concept is used here as it is for daycare,” Miles said. The attention to detail for the dogs onsite comes from the desire to have a place that felt like home for his own dog. Miles brings his own dog, Cooper to the facility daily, which initially drove him to open this business upon failure to find this level of care elsewhere. “We get nervous parents all the time,” he said. “My standards are high because my own dog is here all the time. We send pictures and videos of the dogs to the owners at their request. I think anyone should be able to see their dog at any time.” Often referred to as a “man’s best friend” Miles recalls leaning into his own dog during some difficult years following a divorce and the impact of COVID. “We began the funding process just before SALT VALLEY COVID,” heLAKE said. “WeJOURNALS opened7.73x5.49.eps in October
By Theresa Hammer | The City Journals 2020. As a new business, there wasn’t any funding available to us and we had to really promote everything ourselves.” Miles has a love for sharing his success with others. “By having a business, I am able to give back more to the community than I would on a personal level.” The facility hosts a charity event “Sit with Santa” at Christmas. Miles said that “most Santas in the area will not host events with dogs and we feel lucky to have one that works with the local Humane Society and is comfortable with dogs to do this.” The proceeds from these events go to the Best Friends (no kill) shelter, helping to save dogs. Additionally, Miles collaborates with Animal Care of Davis County to offer discounted vaccination clinics at the facility to any local dog owner. Many of the current members come from the local Foxboro area, through grassroots word-of-mouth referrals. The passion Miles has is without question, as he interrupts his day to “heat up one of the lunches for a dog here.” Follow Backyard Dogcare and Boarding on Facebook or on their website page www.backyarddogboarding.com to see service information, upcoming food and supply drives, and future overflow shelter opportu1nities. 10/6/2014 2:38:03 PM l
Dogs play indoors in one of the designated areas at Backyard Dogcare and Boarding. Owner Brandon Miles finds a way to give more through his business, adding his personal experience into daily operations. Photo courtesy of Brandon Miles
Easter Egg Hunts are back in local cities
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Don’t have space for a garden? Rent a spot in the Orchard Community Garden By Kerry Angelbuer | The City Journals
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pril is the perfect time to plan for a beautiful yard and garden but what if residents don’t have a spot for that garden that will eventually yield the tastiest tomatoes that are impossible to buy in the store? North Salt Lake has created a rentable gardening space near downtown, just east of Orchard Elementary. It is called the Orchard Community Garden. Gardeners can rent an eight by four-foot raised bed filled with light, perfect soil that is hooked to a drip irrigation system for $20 ($30 for non-residents) for a whole year. A smaller square box is available for $10 ($15 for non-residents). Although the water is supplied by the city, the gardener maintains the actual box irrigation system. They are also responsible for preparing soil, weeding, harvesting, and cleaning up the box at the end of the season. Volunteers are also being sought to help clean up the general site and to teach gardening classes. In addition to classes, other social events are planned. A harvest party, for example, bringing all participants together. The garden is centrally located from all points of the city. There are many benefits of gardening besides the harvest. Nurturing plants from seeds or starts offers a sense of purpose. Gar-
dening has also been shown to elevate mood. Home grown produce provides fresher food free of many of the pesticides and herbicides used in commercial gardening. Being out in the sunshine also adds a boost of vitamin D. Some yards in North Salt Lake and Woods Cross are made up of lake-bed soil which is hard and so difficult to cultivate. Utah State University can test the soil and find the composition and what additives are needed to make a successful garden. One Foxboro resident discovered that their family’s soil was high in zinc and lead making it unsuitable for potatoes and other root crops. Renting a box at the community garden is one option, though building raised boxes with planting soil could also be considered. Reserve a box by calling Ali Avery at 801-335-8799 anytime after April 1. An application can also be filled out online at the Orchard Community Garden website. Apply before April 15 when the water to the boxes becomes available. Although there are only 26 spots available, Avery said that a few boxes were left unclaimed last year so supply is meeting demand at this point. Visit the community garden to see a well-designed box and watering system or check out the garden’s Facebook page nslgardens. l
North Salt Lake City’s Orchard Community Garden rents out raised garden beds with supplied water. The garden is just east of Orchard Elementary. Photo Courtesy of Ali Avery.
Man’s best friend is more than just a companion By Kerry Angelbuer | The City Journals
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s it possible to look at a picture of puppies and not smile? A researcher in Japan found that just looking at pictures of puppies for a few minutes not only improved mood, but also improved attention and concentration on a task. Not limited to puppies, looking at pictures of dogs online increased feelings of wellbeing: relaxed, content, calm, in-control, happy, safe, and grateful. If just looking at a dog can be beneficial, imagine the positive affects of owning your own devoted, companion dog. In a 2019 analysis or over 4 million people, owning a dog decreases your chance of dying early of any cause by 24 percent. If you have already had a heart attack, your doctor may prescribe a dog since it can reduce your chance of dying from heart disease by 31 percent compared to non-dog owners. A slew of studies show that the love fest of dog and their person decreases stress, lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, and increases beneficial serotonin and oxytocin. The American Humane Society says that dogs can “boost mental responses and motivation if struggling to get out of bed or lose those last few pounds. Leading to an overall sense of productivity and satisfaction. Plus having strong sense of purpose and routine (which is often required for taking care of a dog) allows for stability which in turn helps to fight mental illness.” Karyn Salerno, of North Salt Lake, said that her dog gives her so much back in terms of feeling loved and calm. Her dog-walking companion, Steve Sendobry, said that a dog helps him get off the couch and get moving outside. Another advantage of owning a dog is that it’s a great socialization tool. Their dogs give them a great excuse to get together and talk and provide mutual support. Dr. Kelly Huston, a veterinarian at the Wilson Veterinary Hospital, said that owning a dog can make you
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appear more attractive. Dogs provide a conversation starter in a social situation and can make their owner seem more confident. Huston also believes that a canine companion can be a boon in a crisis. She knows of a dog that can detect when a seizure is coming and alert the person to take precautions. Dogs can sense depression, Anxiety and PTSD in their person and may offer emotional support. In a struggling senior, a dog may improve cognitive function and decrease agitated behavior. As you care for a dog, they care for you by giving you a pleasurable reason to come home. The canine’s special brand of completely devoted love can be the perfect solution to loneliness, Huston said. Just 10 minutes of petting a dog can help a person decompress from the stresses of the day. Despite all these benefits, dog ownership is not for everyone. She encourages people to research or call the Wilson Veterinary Hospital to get recommendations for a good breed for the situation. Some owners need a cuddling, lap poodle, while an active, goal-oriented dog may be best for someone with a big back yard and children to entertain. Make sure a puppy stays eight weeks with its littermates and mother for a well-behaved dog. This early experience socializes dogs making them ready to find their place in your pack. Before buying a puppy for yourself or another individual, consider that dogs can be expensive to buy, feed and provide care for. Contact the hospital for their recommendations for preventative care. The only preventative care required by law is a rabies shot, but many other options are available. If you have the space in your heart and home, consider enriching your life with a good dog. l
Karyn Salerno and Steve Sendobry are dog walking companions. Sendobry, says his dog helps him get off the couch and get moving outside. Courtesy photo
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Woods Cross City’s Virtual Book Club selection for April. The city collaborated with Davis Behavioral Health to introduce an innovative way to strengthen relationships in the community. Photo by Theresa Hammer
Students in the Graphic Design program work on a variety of projects such as creating a new menu for the Catalyst Cafe.
New state-of-the-art center gives students firsthand career experience
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alling all book worms! Woods Cross City recently collaborated with Davis Behavioral Health Communities on their initiative Communities that Care to introduce an innovative way to strengthen relationships in the community. With a shared goal in mind to promote a strong mental wellbeing and positive parenting, the partnership introduced the idea of a virtual book club. Membership is made easy, with funding for book copies provided by Communities that Care. Anyone interested in participating can pick up the selected book copy at the Woods Cross City Hall. The current book selection is The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene’ Brown. The first virtual meeting will take place on April 13 at 8 p.m. For those readers that love the “smell” of a new book and tend to lean into an experience surrounding this, they can still keep that. And for those frightful of adopting any new-age
technology, logging on virtually is done once the book is finished and only once. The benefit in pairing a tangible book to read and a virtual meet up, is that you are still able to go at your own pace and meeting virtually (in the comfort of your own home) can be more accommodating to busy family schedules. This non-invasive book club may prove to be just the warm invite some locals are needing to be coaxed out of their daily schedules and to get to know their community. With this being a new club, meeting dates may vary and will be set along with the upcoming book selections to be announced on the Woods Cross City website at woodscross.com. If interested in joining, please reach out to LaCee Bartholomew, Community Services Director at Woods Cross City at lbartholomew@ woodscross.com or 801-677-1030. l
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tudents in Davis County can explore careers while earning high school credit at the new Davis School District Catalyst Center that opened in January. The Davis School District bought the office building at 1265 Sportsplex Drive in Kaysville two years ago and had it remodeled into a stateof-the-art facility. They also purchased 3.5 acres of land adjacent to the building for future expansion. “We foster creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration,” said Principal Brian Hunt. “We offer the best world class educational experience. This building is designed for our unique instructional model.” Catalyst works hand-in-hand with industry partners and instructors who have a
background in the industry. The Center offers nine programs: • Audio & Video Production • Business, Marketing & Entrepreneurship • Culinary Arts • Cybersecurity • Game Development/Adv. Programming • Graphic Design • Medical Assisting • Pharmacy Technician • Unmanned Systems “The better students get to know themselves the better decisions they’ll make,” said Hunt. “We want students to find their passion and grow that passion.” l
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Continued from front page Petersen encourages any community members who are interested in the program to volunteer or help their students get involved. “No girl has ever been turned away,” she said. “The registration fee can be covered by scholarship funding for those in need. It’s a very inclusive program.” For coaches, Girls on the Run provides resources on how to get involved in your local team or begin a new one at girlsontherunutah.org. “I would love to see more girls in Davis County get involved in this program,” said Petersen. “It’s so beneficial. I can see the girls on my team feel more confident and self-assured during their participation.” l
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ofia Mokofisi returns this season to lead Woods Cross. At Lakeside, the senior shot a 115 as the Wildcats’ top golfer in their sixth-place finish in the season opener. Under first-year coach Josh Margetts, the Wildcats also have Katelyn Norman and Brooke Francis Cybersecurity students track real-world threats and learn how to counter the attacks. Photos by Roger V. on their squad. — Catherine Garrett Tuttle
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2022 HIGH SCHOOL
SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES
The City Journals present the 2022 High School Sports Schedules for spring. We’ve included all games, matches and tournaments as provided by the schools as well as the Utah High School Activities Association. Springtime weather can often play havoc with scheduled games and matches, so dates, times and places are subject to change. Check with your high school websites for changes. Enjoy and support local high school athletes, and follow them each week in our Davis Journal weekly newspaper as well as online at davisjournal.com.
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BASEBALL
(all games at 3:30 p.m.)
April 12: Davis at Weber Clearfield at Farmington Box Elder at Bountiful Northridge at Woods Cross Bonneville at Viewmont April 13: Weber at Davis Farmington at Clearfield Bountiful at Box Elder Woods Cross at Northridge Viewmont at Bonneville April 15: Davis at Weber Clearfield at Farmington Box Elder at Bountiful Northridge at Woods Cross Bonneville at Viewmont April 19: Farmington at Davis Northridge at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville Viewmont at Box Elder April 20: Davis at Farmington Bountiful at Northridge Bonneville at Woods Cross Box Elder at Viewmont April 22: Farmington at Davis Northridge at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville Viewmont at Box Elder April 23: Woods Cross vs. Crimson Cliffs HS–at Syracuse (noon) April 26: Layton at Farmington Bountiful at Viewmont Box Elder at Woods Cross
Mountain View at Davis April 27: Farmington at Layton Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Box Elder April 29: Layton at Farmington Bountiful at Viewmont Box Elder at Woods Cross May 3: Fremont at Davis Farmington at Syracuse Woods Cross at Bountiful Northridge at Viewmont May 4: Davis at Fremont Syracuse at Farmington Bountiful at Woods Cross Viewmont at Northridge May 6: Fremont at Davis Farmington at Syracuse Woods Cross at Bountiful Northridge at Viewmont May 9: Davis at Clearfield Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Woods Cross May 10: Clearfield at Davis Bonneville at Bountiful Woods Cross at Viewmont Farmington at Cottonwood (4 p.m.) May 11: Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Woods Cross Davis at Clearfield May 13: State 5A and 6A tournaments begin
SOFTBALL
(all games at 3:30 p.m.) April 12: Farmington at Clearfield Bountiful at Woods Cross April 13: Uintah at Bountiful April 14: Davis at Farmington Woods Cross at Box Elder April 15: Woods Cross at Clearfield April 19: Farmington at Syracuse Davis at Layton Northridge at Bountiful Bonneville at Woods Cross April 21: Layton at Farmington Fremont at Davis Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Woods Cross April 22: Bountiful at Payson Woods Cross at Davis Viewmont at Taylorsville April 26: Farmington at Fremont
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Davis at Weber Bountiful at Box Elder Northridge at Woods Cross April 27: Herriman at Bountiful April 28: Weber at Farmington Syracuse at Davis Woods Cross at Bountiful April 29: Bountiful at Syracuse May 3: Davis at Clearfield Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Box Elder May 5: Clearfield at Farmington Woods Cross at Bonneville May 10: Farmington at Davis Woods Cross at Mtn. Ridge May 11: State tournaments begin
BOYS LACROSSE (times vary)
April 12: Davis at Roy Fremont at Farmington April 13: Northridge at Bountiful Bonneville at Viewmont Box Elder at Woods Cross April 14: Davis at Weber Layton at Farmington April 15: Box Elder at Bountiful Woods Cross at Viewmont April 18: Bountiful at Olympus April 19: Fremont at Davis Farmington at Syracuse April 20: Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Box Elder Woods Cross at Northridge April 21: Davis at Farmington April 22: Bountiful at Viewmont Bonneville at Woods Cross April 26: Layton at Davis Farmington at Roy April 27: Woods Cross at Bountiful
Viewmont at Northridge April 28: Davis at Clearfield Weber at Farmington April 29: Bountiful at Northridge Viewmont at Bonneville Woods Cross at Box Elder May 3: Davis at Syracuse Clearfield at Farmington May 4: Bountiful at Box Elder Viewmont at Woods Cross May 5: Roy at Davis Farmington at Fremont May 6: Bonneville at Bountiful Box Elder at Viewmont Northridge at Woods Cross May 10: Weber at Davis Farmington at Layton May 11: Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville May 13: Bountiful at Woods Cross Northridge at Viewmont
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GIRLS LACROSSE (times vary)
April 12: Viewmont at Bonneville Box Elder at Woods Cross Northridge at Bountiful Farmington at Fremont Roy at Davis April 14: Woods Cross at Viewmont Box Elder at Bountiful Farmington at Layton Weber at Davis April 19: Viewmont at Box Elder Woods Cross at Northridge Bountiful at Bonneville Syracuse at Farmington Davis at Fremont April 21: Bountiful at Viewmont Bonneville at Woods Cross Farmington at Davis April 26: Viewmont at Northridge Woods Cross at Bountiful Roy at Farmington Davis at Layton April 28: Bonneville at Viewmont Woods Cross at Box Elder
Bountiful at Northridge Farmington at Weber Clearfield at Davis May 3: Viewmont at Woods Cross Bountiful at Box Elder Farmington at Clearfield Syracuse at Davis May 5: Box Elder at Viewmont Northridge at Woods Cross Bonneville at Bountiful Fremont at Farmington Davis at Roy May 10: Viewmont at Bountiful Bonneville at Woods Cross Layton at Farmington Davis at Weber May 12: Northridge at Viewmont Bountiful at Woods Cross Farmington at American Fork May 13: Corner Canyon at Davis May 17: State playoffs begin
BOYS SOCCER
(all games at 3:30 p.m.) April 13: Weber at Davis Farmington at Layton Woods Cross at Bountiful April 15: Farmington at Davis Bountiful at Box Elder Viewmont at Woods Cross April 19: Bonneville at Bountiful Northridge at Woods Cross April 20: Fremont at Farmington April 22: Farmington at Clearfield Syracuse at Davis Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville April 26: Bountiful at Woods Cross
April 27: Davis at Weber Layton at Farmington April 29: Syracuse at Farmington Davis at Fremont Northridge at Bountiful Box Elder at Woods Cross May 3: Woods Cross at Viewmont May 4: Clearfield at Davis Farmington at Weber May 6: Davis at Layton Bountiful at Bonneville Woods Cross at Northridge May 13: State tournaments begin
BOYS TENNIS
(all matches 3:30 p.m.)
TRACK
April 13: Weber at Farmington April 14: Region 5 Relays at Woods Cross April 15: Farmington Fire Fest at Farmington April 20: Fremont at Davis April 21: Region 5 meet at Northridge April 22: Wildcat Invitational at Woods Cross
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April 27: Davis at Syracuse Farmington at Clearfield April 29-30: Davis High Invitational at Davis May 6-7: BYU Invitational at BYU May 11-12: Region 1 championships–TBA Region 5 championships– Woods Cross May 19-21: State 6A and 5A championships at BYU
April 12: Fremont at Davis Woods Cross at Viewmont Farmington at Brighton Bountiful at Bonneville April 14: Davis at Syracuse Layton at Farmington Woods Cross at Bonneville Bountiful at Northridge April 19: Farmington at Clearfield Davis at Layton Woods Cross at Bountiful April 21: Davis at Farmington Box Elder at Woods Cross Viewmont at Bountiful April 22-23: Ashton Invitational April 26: Farmington at Fremont Weber at Davis Woods Cross at Northridge Bountiful at Box Elder
April 28: Weber at Farmington Woods Cross at Viewmont Bonneville at Bountiful May 2-3: Region 1 tournament at Mt. Ogden Park May 3: Bonneville at Woods Cross Bountiful at Northridge May 5: Woods Cross at Bountiful Region 1 meet at Ogden High (also May 6) Region 5 meet–TBA May 10-12: Region 5 tournament location TBA May 12-14 State 6A meet at Liberty Park May 19-21 State 5A meet at Liberty Park Photos by Roger V. Tuttle
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Tips and tricks to ‘hijack’ the nervous system and calm the brain By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
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here are plenty of things to be stressed about. A worldwide pandemic, a war in Ukraine, civic unrest and simply everyday life. Lanai Greenhalgh, LCSW, director of Center for Health and Counseling at Salt Lake Community College ,has a few quick tricks to help relieve stress. “I’m always looking for creative ways to help people with stress and recognize when they’re in flight or fight mode,” she said. “Our bodies don’t know the difference between an actual threat or if it’s in the mind. We start breathing fast when we’re anxious and stressed. So we need to work to calm our body.” Greenhalgh recommends an exercise to tell the brain it is safe enough to see the periphery of the environment. “Put your hands up at about ear level on both sides of your head,” she said. “Close your eyes then open them back up. Can you see your hands on the sides of your head? This helps to soften our gaze and signals to the body that we don’t have to hyper focus on something. If you start to notice that your focus is sharpening on something else in the room, close your eyes again. Open your eyes and see
your hands and what is in your peripheral vision. Do this as many times as you need to until you can keep your gaze on your hands. Eventually, when you teach your eyes how to focus this way, you’ll be able to do this without holding up your hands.” Next, breathe in and out slowly, she said. “Usually we focus on the in breath that makes us anxious but we should be focusing on the out breath. It’s a signal to the body to relax.” Another technique Greenhalgh said she finds super easy is pinching each finger together. “Put the thumb and pinkie together then move through pinching each finger one at a time. It grounds you and signals to the body to relax. Do it over and over. It’s very relaxing. If you do it quickly it can give you a burst of energy.” These methods have been shown to bypass the brain and go right to the body and relax it, she said. “It helps you to think more clearly and reason better by tapping into the nervous system to get rid of that flight or fight response. It puts you into a calm, safe, state. Do whatever works for you. We’re all wired differently.” l
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Gadget Guard focuses on humans’ relationship with technology By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com ical element like cleanliness on devices and eye strain is a big problem. We’re also tackling the environmental side and trying to move green by shipping less often and keeping them out of the landfill.” Ellis said they’ve also worked this year to address a mental health component. “There’s phone addiction and social issues. Forty percent of teens look at their phone five minutes before bed and when they wake up. Thirty-six percent are looking at it at least once in the middle of the night. There are also challenges with social media like bullying that causes stress and anxiety.” Consumers are focused on wellness, he said. “I feel like we have the opportunity to take everyday accessories and innovate inside of those products to solve real world problems.” Kids and their parents spend up to six hours a day working on an iPad or computer, said Ellis. “Do you know what that can do to the eyes? More consumers are concerned about their eyes. There’s a lot of Zoom fatigue. We have a blue light product that is FDA registered in the U.S. and it’s a Class 1 medical device in the UK.” Ellis said along his journey he’s sold
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NORTH SALT LAKE—A local tech company is taking a different approach than simply making accessories for phones. North Salt Lake based Gadget Guard is trying to challenge the ongoing relationship humans have with their phones. “We want to be a two-way tech company that regards both at the same time,” said CEO Jason Ellis. “It’s an uphill challenge. The goal for us is to become the tech wellness brand and try to look at the consumer health side of tech.” Gadget Guard started in 2009. “We were the industry leader in screen protection,” said Ellis. “Along the way we merged with a company to reduce radiation.” The company recently announced a new, slim radiation reduction tool that slips between an iPhone and an existing phone case that eliminates up to 75% of cellphone radiation exposure. “There are the implications around 5G,” he said. “In no way are we trying to scare people, we use science. We’re just making it available in case you’re concerned. If we can reduce it, why not? Less is more.” The company has three pillars it is focusing on, Ellis said. “There’s the phys-
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OYS On the verge of having their season cancelled with no coach in late January, Lt. Colonel Brett Rurka and 2nd Lieutenant Ben Ward – who were volunteer coaches in the fall season with Woods Cross – stepped up to lead the program while balancing their work schedules with the Air Force. “We built a plan to work together to ‘save the season’ and solicited the significant amount of help from key parents or players to help us coach and manage the business and programmatic side of the team,” Rurka said. Both played for the Air Force Academy lacrosse teams – Rurka as a defender in the late 1990s and Ward, an attackmen who graduated in 2021 – and will be joined by Wes Johnson, who will head up a parent committee to handle the operations side of things. The Wildcats also had a late start to practicing, taking the field a month later than other programs, and are emphasizing the basics and techniques of the sport. Rurka said their program’s main focus will also be in character development for conduct on and off the field. Woods Cross will be led by returning players in seniors Connor Williams, Walt Hoge, Zach Orme, Jack Slobodian, Zach Hammond and Cole Giesler and junior Josh Green. Rurka also noted some newcomers that will help the Wildcats on the field – seniors Sam Jaramillo and Jayden Hall, juniors Seth Laycock and Skyler Barlow, sophomore Jack Wood and freshman Carter Dunn. Assisting with the WXHS coaching staff are parent volunteers Ryan Slobodian, Steve Williams, Mark Kringlen, Devon Wood and Rich Dunn, who will assist at practice, as well as Tara Wood (equipment), Holly Green (communications), Jen Hammond (team culture/social event planning), Slobodian (committee lead), Wood (coaches lead), Chris Hoge (futures pro-
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gramming/budget) and Jana and Ike Yospe (public affairs/media). Also on the team are seniors Andrew Crowther, Jacob Foutz, Daniel Hoskins and Ben McGuire; junior Will Marx; sophomores Michael Freebairn, Tony Hemos, Kenyon Von Nierderhausen and Luke Yospe; and freshmen Brennon Auger, Jaden Cannon, Jared Cannon, Kedric Green, Lucas Hammond, Ledger Harding, Carter Kringlen, Noah Lake, Luke Miller and Asher Patten. “Through the sport of lacrosse, we want to provide the opportunity and environment for these young men to forge those character traits that will serve them now and in their future as adults, enjoy and love their team throughout all practices and games, win games and have a successful season,” Rurka said. “My definition of success is based on the development of these young men’s character and sportsmanship. We will go out to win every game, of course. However, if these young men pour their hearts into each second of the game for their teammates with tenacity of play, and pride in their school and team, then our players will have achieved all the goals the coaching staff and parents would ever hope to pursue.” GIRLS Second-year head coach Sierra Harris returns with a young squad that lost in the semifinals of Division C a year ago. On the Wildcats team this season are seniors Samantha Atwood, Kate Davis, Mylie Derrick, Rylee Patterson and Eliza Sonntag; juniors Alla Abu-Khamseen, Sadie Allred, Ariana Cudnohoske, Mylie Derrick, Alex Gardner, Skylar Midgley, Ashley Miller, Lucy Phillips and Maggie Preece; sophomores Chilyn Barton, Dani Brey, Sophie Davis, Olivia Eyring, Ella Holland, Ella Matthews, Eliza Sargent, Rachel Sims, Jayda Slaugh and Ella Tyson.
Zumba instructor shares her positive energy with others By Theresa Hammer | The City Journals
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ommunities are strengthened by the members within them who make a difference and Jenny Love has no shortage of doing so. She enjoys it so much she celebrates by dancing the entire time. Love spreads her positive energy and drive by teaching Zumba classes. “I love how she makes everyone feel welcome and you can do things at your own level,” said Aleta Holbrook, an avid Zumba member. “Step it up or step it down. She just makes it fun.” Like many, when COVID hit, Love struggled to find ways to connect with others and simultaneously was dealt life-changing medical news. “During the week of my birthday I went for my annual checkup and found that my A1c levels were high,” she said. “With this diabetic health scare, I was told I needed to do something about it now.” So, she did. She began by eliminating soda from her diet and joined a local Zumba class at the Davis Recreation Center. Turns out, she loved it so much and found that it was the perfect landing place to give back to herself while caring for her family. “My husband has Parkinson’s disease, and I am his caregiver, along with taking care of my two sons,” said Love. “I knew I needed to elevate my health above everything else to always be able to take care of my family.” Love is enthusiastic about her Zumba journey. “I started attending Zumba classes with three times a week attendance which led to four times a week and then moved to five times a week,” she said. “Then it was, when can I get my own class?” During this time, Love became certified to teach her own Zumba classes. “I ended up being at the front of the class one time in October 2020 and afterwards my instructor suggested I become one too.” — Catherine Garrett and Upon certification (and with COVID Tom Haraldsen restrictions in place) Love began searching for locations where she could offer her “dance party” to others. She reached out to the Woods Cross City Council and submitted a proposal under the Community of Promise to offer Zumba classes. This was granted and Love began teaching classes in the Woods Cross City Hall multipurpose room in 2021. “I teach Zumba Gold, which is for 55 years old and up or anyone with mobility issues and in need of lower impact workouts to follow,” she said. “There aren’t any offerings for Zumba Gold classes around here and this class is always full because of that. I also teach regular Zumba which is an intermediate impact class.” These classes are currently held the www.freshcoatpainters.com/sandy second Saturday of every month at Woods
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I love how she makes everyone feel welcome and you can do things at your own level. Aleta Holbrook Cross City Hall. They are free to attend. Zumba Gold is at 10:30 a.m. and Zumba follows at 11:15 a.m. With the growth of the class size and the overall demand, Love will be offering these classes on the second and fourth Saturday every month, beginning in April. The location will be changing to the City Shops 2287 S. 1200 West (next to Legacy Prep Academy). Love believes these classes are so popular because Zumba, “is less intimidating and the workout is disguised as a dance party. If I can do this, so can you!” And that, she has. Love has seen significant weight loss and is now back in the normal, healthy range in her A1c level due to all her dancing with Zumba and giving back to the community. In addition to teaching free Zumba classes and spreading positivity, Love teaches art classes at the Davis Art Center in Bountiful and freely offers gardening tips to her neighbors. Zumba classes with Love are updated on her Facebook group page and can also be found in the Woods Cross City monthly newsletter. l
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InTown Suites offers an alternative to renters facing a tough housing climate By Kerry Angelbuer | The City Journals
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inding an apartment in North Salt Lake or Wood Cross can be very difficult. Renters pay application fees for a limited number of apartments joining long waiting lists. Having a poor credit score or eviction can make finding an apartment in the competitive market nearly impossible. Fraudsters advertise apartments that are not even available and then rake in the application fees from desperate home seekers. To avoid fraud, insist on seeing an apartment before applying. Rising home costs, especially for smaller homes, just exacerbate the problem. It is common for bidding wars to occur for starter homes resulting in home-buyers paying thousands of dollars over the asking price. InTown Suites fills an important role alleviating housing woes by providing weekly or monthly rates for a hotel room that functions like a studio apartment. No long-term lease required and since rooms are prepaid, no credit check. A refundable deposit of $25 to $50 is required, and rooms range from $349-$500 a week or $1,447-$1,800 a month. Taxes are on top of this, but if you stay longer than six weeks and officially become a resident, all taxes are refunded and no longer are paid. The rooms provide a private bath, bed, and kitchenette. Some are spare with a bed and limited space, while premium, upgraded rooms feature two double beds, expanded storage,
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and recently-renovated décor. Cable and laundry facilities are available to all renters. Once a week, the rooms are cleaned by hotel staff including new bedding, vacuuming and bathroom scrubbing. Business seems to be booming. Currently InTown Suites is full with a waiting list of 15. Many of the residents come from out-of-state to do work in the three nearby refineries. The hotel is also a short walk from the FrontRunner station in Wood Cross which is convenient for many commuters. Some choose to stay in these rooms for years essentially becoming permanent residents. Michelle Pitcher, the assistant manager at InTown Suites, said that the premium upgraded rooms smell great and feel homey with laminate wood flooring, new bedding, flat screens, and fresh-looking kitchens. However, kitchens are not stocked with supplies such as pans or dishes. Staff really strives to make residents feel welcome and taken care of, she said. At Christmas, for example, all children staying in the hotel were provided a gift. Paige recently came from Texas with her fiancé who works in a nearby refinery. They have been living at InTown Suites for four months while looking for an apartment. The couple has applied for four different apartments in the area and was finally able to secure one but it’s been helpful to have somewhere to
Michelle Pitcher, assistant manager at InTown Suites in a traditional studio apartment. The hotel offers weekly or monthly rates for rooms that function like an apartment. Courtesy photo
stay.
InTown Suites does have some rules. Residents cannot smoke indoors, can only consume alcohol in the rooms and cannot have an open flame. If guests break the rules or leave a room trashed, they can be placed on a DNR
(do not rent) list making it impossible to secure a room at any InTown Suites. For those looking for an alternative to an apartment, InTown Suites provides a valuable service in a difficult rental environment. l
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North Salt Lake’s Recreation program a fun way to spend the summer By Kerry Angelbuer | The City Journals
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ould you prefer shooting a bow and arrow or demonstrating a craft project? Do you love watching and playing sports? Would you prefer a job that only takes up a few weeks here and there so that you have plenty of free time during summer break? If these questions piqued your interest, you may want to apply for a summer job at North Salt Lake Summer Recreation Program. The Summer Recreation Program is designed for younger children who need to get out and stimulate body and mind during the long, warm days of the school break. Classes for elementary school kids, for example, will be available for archery, baseball, basketball, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Beginning sports enthusiasts 3-5 years of age can sign up for a tiny-tots sports class. Fun doesn’t stop with sports though, since classes are also available in jewelry making, drawing and other arts and crafts. A mad scientist class lets kids embrace their inner nerd. A Kid’s Camp is offered for the 4-10 age bracket that offers a themed day of summer fun including a craft, game, and snack. Superhero day is a favorite as children fly around to activities with a small team of kids and two youth instructors. Not to be left out, a Little Imaginations class is offered for the 3–5-year-olds.
You don’t have to live in North Salt Lake to join the classes or teach them. They do take place in the downtown NSL area, however, and the fees are slightly higher for non-residents. Youth 14 years or older from anywhere can apply as teachers. First-time job holders are paid $8 an hour and returning employees can make up to $10. Working in recreation for five weeks in the summer is a very positive, social environment. So not only do teens get paid, but they can also make friends and have fun. Kristen Robinsen, a director of the program says that she looks for youth the kids can look up to – those who provide a good example and influence. She prefers youth who work well with kids, are creative and imaginative, and can think on their toes. Other qualities that would suit are enthusiasm, dependability, and energy. A fun, interactive training is provided to help develop these team skills. The Recreation Program is a fun way for kids, youth and parents to spend the summer. The employment application is online for youth 14+ at nslcity.org. For more information about the program call Julie Mclachlan or Kristen Robinsen 801-335-8712. l
Summer Recreation employees participate in a team building exercise during training. Jobs are available for youth 14 years and older. Courtesy photo
Supporting Small Businesses is Good for the Economy By Robert Spendlove | Zions Bank Senior Economist
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recently visited Weller Book Works in Salt Lake City. The 93-year-old independent bookstore is among the treasured small businesses in Utah that give our neighborhoods their distinctive flavor and create a feeling of community. Small businesses like Weller Book Works not only have an important place in our hearts, but they also play a vital role in our economy. In Utah, 99% of companies are considered small businesses and they employ 45% of state’s workforce. Nationally, small businesses have accounted for two-thirds of net new job creation since 2000, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. They also keep money close to home. If you spend $100 at a local small business, roughly $67 stays in your community. Small businesses have been a key driver of Utah’s economic rebound from the pandemic, though they still face enormous challenges. With inflation now at a 40-year high, one in four small business owners report that inflation is their biggest concern, according
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to the March NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. Much of this inflation is caused by struggles in the supply chain, and 92% of small businesses say they have been impacted by supply chain disruptions. Small businesses also continue to grapple with labor shortages. Almost half of business owners could not fill job openings, the NFIB survey found. Given these pressures, it’s not surprising that 63% of Utahns have an unfavorable outlook on business conditions nationally over the next 12 months, as measured by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Utah Consumer Sentiment Survey. The survey found less pessimism toward business conditions in the Beehive State, where only 36% of Utahns have an unfavorable outlook. There may be some relief ahead for small businesses. The Federal Reserve is taking aggressive action to control price increases. The Fed hiked the key short-term interest by a quarter point in March, marking its first rate increase in more than three years. Up to six additional rate hikes are expected this year, which could cause interest rates to increase by as much as two percent. Their hope is to deflate some of the bubbles that have formed because the overheating economy. Another positive sign for small businesses is Utah’s strong job market. All of Utah’s
10 major private-sector industry groups posted year-over-year job gains, according to Utah’s Department of Workforce Services. Utah’s annual total employment has increased by 4.2 %, adding 66,000 jobs over the past year. However, the Russian war with Ukraine is adding more uncertainty to the economy, just as it is turning the corner on the COVID pandemic. The war has pushed already high oil prices to new multi-year highs. The war is also disrupting the supply of wheat, which
will pressure food prices, and nickel, which is an essential ingredient in stainless steel and a component in lithium-iron batteries. This will add yet another element of uncertainty to the small business recovery. In the meantime, the best way to help ensure the survival of our favorite neighborhood small businesses is to support them as much as possible. Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.Al
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n February the Woods Cross High School cheer team traveled to Anaheim to compete in the national cheer competition. The team won second place in the Advanced Show Cheer category, setting themselves apart as one of the best cheer squads in the country. The team of 24 cheerleaders prepared for months, competing at the regional and state level before moving on to nationals. This is not the first time Woods Cross has gone to nationals, but it is the first time they have competed at this level. “We’ve been to nationals before when Sloan Bailey was coach, but we were competing at an intermediate level,” said cheer coach Nichole Robertson. “Qualifying for the advanced category is much more difficult. There are tumbling skill requirements that over 50 percent of the cheerleaders have to perform to compete at this level.” Robertson said that the team was especially tenacious this year because of COVID-19. “The seniors really wanted to win. They have not been able to compete much due to the pandemic and it really
means a lot to them to have secured this win.” She said the pandemic has made the team tough and willing to take the time and bruises it takes to perfect difficult tumbling and dance moves. Being a national runner-up has helped to validate that hard work. Qualifying for high levels of competition, said Robertson, is increasingly difficult. “Girls have to start young to be able to compete at this level. This team is made up of girls who have been doing all-star competitive cheerleading or extreme competitive dance for years.” If students do not start young it is difficult to gain the skill level necessary to clear the more difficult skills. In the national competition, Utah schools stood out. Robertson said that most of the schools they were competing against were from Utah and Arizona despite the competition’s location in California. “The Show Cheer category was particularly heavy with schools from Utah,” she said. Her thoughts on this are that it may be due to the higher number of chil-
dren born in Utah. Known as the state with the youngest average population, Utah over-represents among America’s youth. Another factor may be the culture of Utah cheer. “I do feel like it is taken very seriously in this state. It’s competitive in a way I have not seen in other areas,” said Robertson. For the next year, Robertson thinks Woods Cross might shrink the squad for the girls to all be on the same level. With girls at many different levels, she said, it can be hard to create routines that allow the team to shine. Ultimately, though, the next year’s team will not be Robertson’s decision. “I’m leaving coaching to focus on my kids and the competitions they are interested in,” she said. This includes her 8-yearold daughter who will follow her mom’s footsteps into the cheer competition world. “Youth competitions are tough. I want to be there to be able to support my family. I will never really be able to leave cheer, though, it’s a huge part of me.” l
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Female golfers will mix business and fun at the Copper Rock Championships in April By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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ormer Utah Senator Pat Jones understands not all business discussions happen in the office. Often, valuable deals are made on a golf course. When she realized many women aren’t usually involved in golf tournaments, she understood how often they are left out of important business decisions. As the CEO of the Women’s Leadership Institute, Jones organized a women’s golf clinic and tournament where they could build relationships, learn the basics of game and golf etiquette, participate in a scramble, and put themselves in a better position for inclusion. “What I’ve learned, and I knew it intuitively, is that golf is the language of business,” Jones said. “That’s just how business has worked for so many years. It’s important for women to learn a sport that can help further their careers.” The program was so successful that the WLI entered into an exclusive three-year charity partnership with the LPGA Epson Tour at the Copper Rock Golf Course near Hurricane, Utah. The event is a week-long immersion for female leaders in Utah with the opportunity to play with top golfers and network with other professionals. This year’s Copper Rock Championship event will run from April 18-23 and feature 220 pro female golfers. Last year’s event was a success, although Jones admitted she was a little intimidated playing with pro golfers. She even took a few lessons. “I felt I had to play in the Pro-Am,” she said. “Since I was encouraging women, I felt I had to walk the talk. I can’t wait to go again this year. The pro golfers were so generous with their time and advice.” The event starts on Monday, with the WLI Pro-Am, fol-
lowed by a Meet the Pros Night on Tuesday. Wednesday is the ElevateHER Challenge Luncheon with keynote speaker Sharlene Wells Hawkes. The luncheon will be a time to recognize companies that have accepted the ElevateHER Challenge. Thursday through Saturday is the Copper Rock Championships where the women can cheer on their Pro-Am teammates as they vie for the title. “ElevateHER is a corporate challenge with six actions companies can take based on best practices that will elevate women in business,” Jones said. The program’s goal is to increase the number of women in leadership positions and the retention rate of female workers. Companies are asked to increase the number of women who serve on community and corporate boards, establish a women’s leadership development program, close wage gaps, and encourage women to run for public office. WLI started in 2015 to elevate female leaders in Utah. With the WLI Career Development Series, companies can sponsor female leaders, investing in their future. “It’s been hugely popular,” Jones said. “Companies who have accepted the challenge can send female leaders, mid to senior level. When women go back and teach their teams, it helps them be seen as the leader they are. It’s really magical.” WLI also offers a Political Development Series that coaches women who want to run for office. The program started seven years ago and more than 300 women have completed the course. Several women currently serving as mayors in Utah went through the program. “I couldn’t be happier with how this is shaping up,” Jones
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The 2021 Copper Rock Championship was won by Bailey Tardy, who prevailed by three shots. The 2022 championships and WLI Pro-Am run Apr. 18-23 at Copper Rock Golf Course in Hurricane, Utah. Photo courtesy of Copper Rock Championship
said. “[Men] are our allies and advocates for women. There are some awesome men in our state. They are part of the solution.”l
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Comcast invests in Tech-Moms, a program that encourages women to move into tech By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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omcast Corporation is investing in women. The global media and technology company is the Title Sponsor for the Tech-Moms technical training program where Comcast will provide $42,000 in cash and support in 2022, in addition to providing $15,000 in support last year. Tech-Moms is a nonprofit organization that helps women move into, or return to, technology careers. Students in the program are given opportunities to build skills and knowledge to transition to a profitable tech position. “I just started my second week of training with a tech company in Springville, [Utah],” said Tech-Moms graduate, Janice Knudsen. “It pays more and has benefits that my old job did not. There are many opportunities for advancement since this company hires first from within.” More than 200 women have gone through the TechMom program, which partners with five higher-ed institutions, and 80 women are currently participating in the program. Additionally, 300+ applications are waiting for a spot to open. Students are introduced to a variety of technical careers and given a strong support network as they move forward. As the women transition into the tech industry, they discover hidden abilities that help them build confidence in this ever-growing field. “After graduating from Tech-Moms, I have had the confidence to apply for new jobs,” said Rosa Griffin. “Next week, I am going back to college, and I applied for a new job that I dared to apply for, even when I didn’t
meet the college requirement. Two days later they offered me the job. The only condition was that I would go back to school and start working towards my degree. My salary has had a great increase too! I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to be part of Tech-Moms.” “The value of the contributions Utah women make is incredible,” said Deneiva Knight, Director of External Affairs at Comcast. “That's one reason we are partnering with Tech-Moms. We want to help provide women the opportunity to build the skills, knowledge, and professional network they need to transition into or re-enter a career in tech.” Comcast has a history of community investment bringing digital equity to communities with programs like the $1 billion initiative Project UP. The project provides safe spaces for students to access free WiFi, it supports 13,000 small business owners of color with tech services, and it works with thousands of partners across the country. With Comcast’s support, Tech-Moms has the opportunity to introduce women to careers that could change their lives. As more jobs open in the tech industry, women are empowered to apply for positions they’d never considered. “I really am loving my new job so much more than I ever could have imagined,” said Tech-Moms participant Sherrie Hall. “Also, I didn't realize that this was what has been missing from my life. It feels so good to work and has been awesome for my mental health. Wish I would
Hundreds of women have completed Tech-Moms, a program that helps women move into tech jobs. Courtesy photo
have found Tech-Moms sooner.” With a better income and reliable employment, women are empowered to branch out and when that happens, everyone wins. For more information, visit Tech-Moms. org and Comcast.com. “We have chosen Tech-Moms because it helps close the digital divide of haves and have-nots by strengthening women, which influences families and improves our communities,” Knight said.l
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ppliances are like Christmas lights. When one goes out, they all go out. We’ve spent the last couple of years replacing appliances, and not easy things like toasters or the electric carving knife. We’re talking a dishwasher, a dryer, a refrigerator, and now our washing machine. I hated to tell my husband the bad news, not because of the expense but because I had to brace myself for the laundry puns. He has loads of them. But I threw in the towel and waited for his list to unfold. “Well, sheet,” he started. “I spilled laundry soap and now my hands are Tide. I’d better come clean ‘cause I’m in a lot of hot water. I’m all washed up. Oh, the irony!” Once that was done, I had to decide the best way to clean our clothes until the new washer was delivered. Options were 1) go to a laundromat, 2) drive to Utah Lake where I could wash my clothes against a rock until developers make Utah Fantasy Island, or 3) say, “Alexa, do the laundry.” The laundromat won. It’s been years since I’ve visited a laundromat. I bought a chai tea latte to sip, packed a book to read whilst waiting for clothes to dry, and a notebook to write pithy thoughts. My first impression of the laundromat was the warmth from the dryers and the smell of fabric softener was so cozy. This will be joyous, I thought. Maybe I’ve found
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Utah Ear Institute Hires Two New Doctors of Audiology Utah Ear Institute has long been recognized as one of the premiere clinics in Northern Utah for hearing, tinnitus, and balance services. We have recently expanded to a total of five convenient locations to serve patients across the Wasatch Front. As the demand for audiological treatment has increased, Utah Ear Institute has newly acquired two additional doctors of audiology in order to better serve the community. Each of them brings unique experiences and expertise to aid patients in improving their quality of life. We hope that you will come in to meet them and see how they each can play an important and knowledgeable role in your hearing healthcare. Dr. Frans brings experience and training by way of hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings, cochlear implant fittings and mapping for adults, as well as pediatrics. She further specializes in assistive listening technology, tinnitus management, and hearing aid verification. She strives to provide personalized care to each one of her patients, no matter how unique their hearing experience is. “I love finding the perfect hearing solution for each and every one of my patients.” Dr. Frans’ experience and training is bolstered in her scholastics by way of Rockhurst University in Kansas City where she received a Bachelors in Communication Disorders. She earned her Doctorate in Audiology from
the University of South Dakota with clinical rotations at many prominent Otolaryngology cites, the VA Hospital, as well as the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. Elizabeth moved to Utah in 2020 where she completed her training in Salt Lake City. Being from Omaha Nebraska, she loves our mountains and enjoys hiking, backpacking and camping. Dr. Rachael Gehmlich is excited to be back in her home town of Bountiful where she graduated from Bountiful High! She completed her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders from Brigham Young University, and then earned her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Utah. Her graduate clinical training included time at Utah Ear Institute as well as at Rocky Mountain Hearing and Balance, Intermountain Medical Center, University of Utah Speech Language Hearing Clinic, and Granite School District. Becoming friends with her patients has been one of the highlights of Dr. Gehmlich’s career thus far. She is passionate about evaluating patients who are feeling dizzy or imbalanced and providing treatment plans for faster recovery. Her specialties include hearing aid fittings, vestibular diagnostics and tinnitus management/counseling. A few of her favorite things to do when she isn’t seeing patients are playing with her two year old son, Scotty, catching up with
Dr. Elizabeth Frans
Dr. Rachael Gehmlich
friends, admiring sports cars, and consuming copious amounts of Diet Coke. Do you suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears)? Are you experiencing dizziness or chronic imbalance? Would you like to improve your hearing capabilities? Do you currently wear hearing aids but wish they functioned better for you? Dr. Frans and Dr. Gehmlich are here to help. Call 801-298-4327 to schedule a visit at one of our locations in Bountiful, Tooele, Stansbury, West Valley City, or Park City. See you soon!
*We are dedicated to ensuring your home is protected year round, which is why we offer a no-clog guarantee.* If your LeafGuard® gutter ever clogs, we will come out to clean at no cost to you. • One-Piece System • Protective Overhang/Trim • ScratchGuard® Paint Finish
• Customization Options • Professional Installation`
The permanent, clog free 385-300-0869 gutter solution!* Receive a $50 restaurant gift card
with in-home estimate & FREE gutter inspection! EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022 Consumer Disclosure/Award Rules: All participants who attend an estimated 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will receive a $50 gift card. No purchase is necessary. Retail value is $50. Offer sponsored by LeafGuard Holdings, Inc. Limit one gift card per household. LeafGuard procures, sells, and installs seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or have a life partner, both cohabitating persons must attend and complete presentation together. Participants must have a valid photo ID, understand English, and be legally able to enter into a contract. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of LeafGuard or affiliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants in a LeafGuard in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former LeafGuard customers. Promotion may not be extended, transferred, or substituted except that LeafGuard may substitute a gift card of equal or greater value if it deems it necessary. Gift card and terms and conditions (https://www.darden.com/gift-cards/terms-and-conditions) of such gift card will be mailed to the participant via first class US Mail within 21 days of receipt of promotion form provided at consultation. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or promoted by Darden Restaurants and is subject to change without notice prior to reservation.
$99 Installation EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022
Offer does not include cost of material. Discount applied by representative at time of contract execution.
LeafGuard operates as LeafGuard of Utah in Utah under license number UT 11650889-5501
Guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home, or we will clean your gutters for free!