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By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

WOODS CROSS—It’s been 50 years since Woods Cross High School opened its doors in 1972. The octagon shaped building with orange and brown panels was visible from the freeway and became somewhat of a landmark for people exiting I-15 into Woods Cross City.

“I went there in 1972/1973 the first year it opened,” said Woods Cross resident and city councilmember Gary Sharp. “I was a sophomore. There were only freshmen and sophomores. Then everyone went to Viewmont or Bountiful for their junior and senior year. There were 60 or 70 of us.”

Students came from Millcreek and South Davis Junior Highs, he said. “There was this bubble of students going through South Davis. The junior highs and high schools were overcrowded so kids went to Woods Cross for a few years then it started to be a true high school. The first graduating class was in 1978.”

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Woods Cross High School started out without an auditorium or a lunchroom. The school was expanded over the next few years.

Today the school has been remodeled with state-of-the-art additions. Photo by Becky Ginos

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When Woods Cross High was opened in 1972 only freshman and sophomores attended.

Continued from front page There was some apprehension mixing sophomores and freshmen into one, Sharp said. “We had our sophomore football team and they had theirs. The same with the music department. You were putting people together that hadn’t been before so we had to adapt.”

It was more like a junior high than a high school, he said. “We had three assemblies and the sophomore football team didn’t have a field so we played at Bountiful High. We had six football games. We had the typical stomps and a spring prom of some sort but I didn’t go. I was still only 15.”

There was no auditorium really, just two modules and the gym area, said Sharp. “We didn’t have a cafeteria until October so we brought in sack lunches.They planned to build it in phases to keep down the cost and they didn’t need the space all at once.”

Sharp said the freshman and sophomore class picked the mascot and school colors. “The district made some recommendations and it was either the Wildcats or Lakeshore. The school was multi-colored orange and tan brick. They put the

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The new school didn’t have a football field so the team had to play at Bountiful High.

multi color panels in when the auditorium came in. There was the original brown and orange motif then it became a blue motif that mixed into red, white and blue.”

Woods Cross was recently remodeled into what it is now. “They did a nice job on that,” said Sharp. “I’m glad to see the changes they’ve put in.”

Sharp’s children attended Woods Cross too. “There are a handful of teachers that I had that my kids had,” he said.

“It’s been interesting to see how long some of them stuck around.”

It was a different experience than other high schools, he said. “We still had a lot of fun. It was kind of challenging because there were no traditions so we had to set those. I enjoyed it and made some good friends.” l

The freshman Class officers Gary Sharp attended with that first year in 1972. Courtesy photos

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Elizabeth peeks through the base of her boat while Robbie puts his together. The activity is part of Foxboro Elementary’s summer school program that will go through July.

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Administrative Intern Shelly Truelson helps 6-year-old Makayla test her boat to see if it will float.

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J.D. cheers when the boat he built floats on the first try. Photos by Becky Ginos

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Young men portray the Stripling Warriors walking along the exterior set of a fortified city.

Cast of thousands make up latest Book of Mormon videos

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com PROVO—People all over the world have followed the Book of Mormon videos through three seasons with season four coming out in the fall. The videos, produced

by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, depict stories and characters from the pages of the scriptures that come to life on a set in Provo as the highly anticipated season five of the series began filming.

Season four covers the Savior’s visit to the Americas. Season five, the last and final installment, is made up of some of the favorite stories that were skipped over in the first four seasons.

“It covers the Stripling Warriors, Samuel the Lamanite, the Jaredites,” said Producer Jaelan Petrie. “It has the biggest sets, the most actors, the biggest schedules and an international one as well. It’s the greatest hits – the most favorite stories.”

Prior to the Book of Mormon videos, the

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church produced a series of videos depicting stories from the Bible. “We completed those in time to do the Book of Mormon,” Petrie said. “The development and writing phase is pretty long. Representatives from the church get together in a writers room and go over content and decide what stories and episodes we want to do. A steering committee finalizes that and sends it to the First Presidency to review.”

Media Director Bill Elliott is from Fruit Heights and spent 23 years at NBC before coming here 11 years ago. “I grew up at Disneyland,” he said. “I played Tigger as a kid.

I think that created a spark of imagination in my mind. I got an internship at CNN and ended up in the Oval Office with Reagan.”

The news was exciting but so stressful, he said. “I decided I wanted to do more on the creative side. I went to NBC in the sto- With extensive Hollywood credentials, Butch Pierson (center) prepares the “A Camera” for an exterior ry department. We read scripts and one day shot.

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I was walking down the hall and saw Lucille Ball. Another time I ran into Dick Van Dyke. I got to hang out with Jimmy Stewart and I said ‘OK I like this.’”

Elliott went on all the shows and did interviews. “It was ‘must see TV’ when I was there,” he said. “I worked on Frazier, Friends and the West Wing. It was fun but the Book of Mormon videos are inspiring. It’s the highlight of my career.”

“I absolutely got caught up in season four,” said Elder

Alex Ah Sue gets attention from make up artists for his role as a Nephite Warrior.

Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles who was visiting the set. “It’s the creme da la creme with the Savior’s visit to the Americas.”

The response to the videos has been overwhelmingly positive, he said. “It adds to the experience of scriptures. It’s complementary. You can read a portion and show the Book of Mormon videos. To be honest it’s hard for smaller children to stay attentive but with the videos they’re up front and center.”

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It’s translated into 15 languages, said Rasband. “We want to make it available to everyone in the world in their own language. It’s a worldwide church and we have members and friends of our church everywhere.”

The Book of Mormon is a companion scripture to the Bible, he said. “The Book of Mormon videos are being produced with the express purpose of bringing people to God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. That is our ultimate goal.” l

The costume crew prep Chris Ah Sue for his role as Helaman. Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

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Self defense courses teach women and girls how to react when threatened

By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com

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stablished in 1989, RAD (RapeAggression-Defense) systems of self defense were created by a former Marine and police officer who worked with his mother to design accessible, effective methods of being safe, warning potential attackers, escaping and defending oneself when necessary.

RAD systems has currently certified 11,000 instructors who have taught self defense to over 900,000 students. The moves are designed to use a woman’s strength in her center including her hips. Students are taught to take a wide, firm stance putting their dominant side near attack targets. Julie Checketts and Jessica Soto have each certified in various RAD programs and are offering a self defense course at the beginning of July for Women and Girls from 5-105. The $50 fee covers three, three-hour courses taught at the Woods Cross Public Works Building, 2287 S. 1200 West.

The instructors have been friends since childhood and their training included three full days with a night class where they defend against a slew of different attackers.

On top of this basic class, they also did simulation training, RAD for men, Key Chain defense, and an advanced women’s course.

They take courses each year and plan to certify in senior defense next. All this training

allows them to teach a diversified class for mild to extreme attacks. Attacks can be tailored for all ages and body types. Together they create a fun learning environment where their memorized mission statement can be implemented: To develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.

Lindsay Kelsey is taking the class with her 14-year-old daughter Molly.“She (Molly) is going to start high school soon and its important to learn self-defense,” said Kelsey.

“She likes to go shopping with her friends and you never know when something could happen. And either way, it’s just a good skill to know how to be loud and fend off someone that you don’t want in your space.”

The first class is more instruction than practice, said Checketts. “Ninety percent of self-defense is education.” Initially the class covers risk reduction, awareness, and avoidance. “Being aware of your surroundings, for example, since our neck moves our head, it’s helpful if we can put our phones in our pockets when we’re out.”

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Students practice yelling “No” with their diaphragm as they warn their aggressors off. Photos by Kerry Angelbuer

person,” Checketts said.

If precautions don’t stop an attack, the first thing to try is to run fast and escape while yelling to attract attention. Yelling comes from the diaphragm, while screaming comes from the throat and cuts off breathing. The loudness shocks attackers who are looking for more quiet, compliant victims.

Crying and begging feeds into their power needs, but yelling makes them worry about drawing attention and getting caught.

“There are three things that we teach here,” said Checketts. “No one has the right to hurt me, and I don’t have the right to hurt anyone else including myself (cutting, suicide). If someone is trying to hurt me then I can stop them.”

The goal is not to hurt attackers unless it is necessary to escape and run. They also stress telling someone over and over if you are attacked until someone believes you.

“Reporting of rape in Utah is pretty low at about 26%,” she said. “Each class they have someone who has survived an attack and it is really cool to see them take their power back and not be scared anymore. That may have happened in the past, but it’s not gonna happen again.”

The next set of classes will be held Aug. 5, 6, 13. For more information or to sign up, email the instructors at radwomenofutah@ gmail.com or visit www.radwomenofutah. com. l

Shannon Wu practices fending off an attack from the back with RAD instructor Julie Checketts holding the practice dummy.

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Foxboro Elementary Principal Chris Whitaker makes strides in mental health services

By Hannah Sandorf Davis | h.davis@mycityjournals.com

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ach year Davis School District recognizes members of faculty and administration for their efforts to lead a healthy life. These Health Heroes are people who have either made healthy lifestyles choices in their life or have inspired wellness among others. The district recognizes Health Heroes with a certificate and small ceremony at the recipient’s school or office. Foxboro Principal Chris Whitaker was recognized as a Health Hero from the 2021 – 2022 school year.

Whitaker was surprised when she received the nomination. “I did not really expect it because I do not feel like I do anything unusually healthy,” she said. However, the nomination, she said, also includes mental and emotional health.

“The certificate recognized me for the efforts we’ve made at Foxboro to prioritize mental health,” said Whitaker. “We make it a priority for students to know they are physically and emotionally supported. We want to hold strong and tell the truth even when it is difficult.”

Over her two decades serving as a school principal, Whitaker’s perspective on the role of a principal has changed.

“I’ve learned how important it is to listen,” she said. “Listen to educators, parents, and students. Gain perspective to understand that even if something might not seem true from your perspective, it is true to them and their perspective.”

Another factor Whitaker says is important for positive mental health is cultural recognition and appreciation. Foxboro holds events every few months to recognize students with different backgrounds and heritage, including celebrations for Black History, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and National Hispanic Heritage months. “Celebrating cul-

tures creates safety,” she said. “Students are safer when we learn about and appreciate their history.”

Whitaker appreciated the recognition of Foxboro’s efforts and plans to expand mental health support in the next school year. “We’re going to be hiring a part-time school therapist,” she said. “We’ve had a short-term therapist from the district before and it’s been helpful.” The school will also continue the Move This World program which focuses on empathy and creative expression to learn about relating to other people.

Foxboro also plans to continue some of the programs they’ve done in the past to see success. This includes individualized checkins with students by school counselors and having class lessons from counselors on positive interaction strategies. Whitaker also extends resource availability to the families of students. “Sometimes it’s a mental or physical health challenge in the home that is causing the student’s difficulties,” she said. “We try to help families access resources they need.”

Supporting parents and students is a key component of Whitaker’s recognition as a Health Hero, but so is the support resources for staff. The most important thing for teachers, said Whitaker, was that students are provided the resources they need. “By having a dedicated therapist and other emotional health resources it takes the burden off of teachers,” she said. “They do not have to be a teacher and a therapist for their students, they can focus on their experience and what they were trained to do – teach.” l

Foxboro Principal Chris Whitaker was recognized as a Health Hero for the Davis School District. Whitaker has made it a priority for students to know they are physically and emotionally supported. Courtesy photo

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Woods Cross City Councilmember Wally Larrabee educates the community about suicide

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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s a leading cause of death in Utah, and across the country, suicide is more than a tragedy – it’s a major health problem affecting people of all ages. But with a high suicide rate, senior citizens are one of the most vulnerable populations.

While seniors make up 12% of the population, they account for almost 18% of suicides, and those numbers are growing. One in four seniors will succeed in committing suicide, compared to one in 200 youth attempts. Men over 75 comprise the highest demographic for suicide.

“We’re very, very concerned about our senior citizens,” said Wally Larrabee, Woods Cross city councilmember. “They are the fastest-growing group of suicides, much, much quicker than our youth. It’s so sad because quite often those tragedies aren’t as well known.”

Several factors contribute to senior suicide attempts. They might be living longer, without high-quality health. They might not have the financial resources to carry them through the rest of their lives. They might fear being a burden to families or they don’t feel useful to the community.

Some warning signs for seniors might be losing interest in hobbies, isolating themselves, feeling worthless or hopeless, not eating or drinking enough and talking about giving away belongings.

“If you have any kind of hint that someone is struggling, don’t wait. Ask the question,” Larrabee said.

As a certified QPR instructor for suicide prevention, Larrabee educates adult and youth groups about identifying people who might be at risk and helps people have difficult discussions.

He knows talking about suicide is uncomfortable, but the alternative can be deadly.

The QPR program breaks the conversation into three parts: Question, Persuade and Refer. The first step can be the most difficult, once you recognize someone you love may be in a dangerous situation and thinking of ending their life.

“If you suspect that someone around you is having a suicidal crisis, it’s vital that the question be asked. If you feel you don’t have the courage, you need to find someone who will be willing to ask that tough question,” Larrabee said.

Ask the person if they’re considering suicide, and give the individual time to respond. Don’t rush to judgment. Just listen and be persistent. If the person denies there’s a problem, let them know there are resources and support, that suicide is a permanent solution to a problem that is probably temporary, and there are resources to help manage those problems.

The second step is persuading a person that their life is worth living. This might involve taking a loved one to counseling or getting them to call the national crisis suicide hotline, which is open 24 hours a day. Most people don’t realize the

Senior citizens have one of the top suicide rates in the country. The QPR Gatekeeper program offers ways to start discussions about suicide through a Question, Persuade and Refer protocol. Stock photo

number of resources available to overcome the crisis.

The third step is to refer people to those resources and get them to someone who can help navigate the situation.

“Quite often, individuals who go through a suicidal crisis and get the help they need at the time of that crisis, many times are not suicidal again,” he said. “It brings them back from the brink and helps them focus and helps them realize they are a valued individual and important to their community and family and those that care about them.”

With children and teens, parents need to have the conversation, especially if signs indicate growing depression or sadness.

“The best thing a parent can do is to ensure that in their home their kids can talk to them about anything,” he said. “What kids face are so many dangers, there are so many things they can be up against and if they don’t feel they can talk to their parents about it, that’s where a problem can begin.”

It can be scary to ask kids what challenges they face and

what keeps them up at night, but having the conversation on a regular basis helps break the ice and opens dialogue. Larrabee suggests leaving the conversation with the feeling that you’re open to any discussion at any time, and there will be no judgment or punishment.

“When kids truly believe that, that’s a huge step in combating suicide among our youth,” he said.

In schools, Hope Squads are available for struggling students. The members are trained in QPR and know how to recognize red flags. Parents can also subscribe to the SafeUT app which provides access to resources that can reach out and intervene in a crisis situation. To learn more or to schedule a training, contact Larrabee at 801-209-2663 or wlarrabee@woodscross. com.

“Suicide is a very complex tragedy,” Larrabee said. “We like to simplify it but it’s very rare that suicide is simple. Suicide is such a tragedy in its truest sense.” l

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North Salt Lake teens deliver service while learning leadership skills

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esidents of North Salt Lake have probably seen a group of teens wearing North Salt Lake shirts and showing up for city events. They pull weeds, hand out food for the Bountiful Food Pantry, organize the Easter egg hunt each year and man the water station during the 5K. This dedicated group of volunteers is the NSL Youth City Council and they’ve been working behind the scenes to make the city an even better place to live, work and play. NSL City Councilmember Natalie Gordon serves as liaison to the YCC and said watching the teens doing service makes her proud.

“I love being able to see the youth do great things in the community and I love having other people see that as well,” she said. “There’s a lot of cynicism these days, but watching these kids serve really takes some of that cynicism away and lets me know we have hope for the future because they’re so great.”

Peyton Otis, 16, serves as the NSL YCC Mayor. She’s a junior at Bountiful High who has been on the council since eighth grade.

Last year, she worked as the youth city manager. Peyton heads a seven-member youth leadership team on the council and helps organize events for more than two dozen YCC

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“My sister did it a few years ago and she had so many good experiences and made so many good friends and had so many opportunities that I wanted to do it,” Peyton said. “We’re trying to get more involved in the community and work more with the city council, so we have legacy projects we want to work on and incorporate more service into what we’re doing with the food pantry and other organizations.”

On the third Thursday of each month, the NSL YCC works with the Bountiful Food Pantry to distribute food to those in need. They’ve worked with the refugee population in Salt Lake City and planted trees and picked up trash to keep the community clean.

During the annual kite festival, held a few weeks ago, the event’s organizer said she couldn’t have made it happen without the assistance of the YCC. Even during COVID, the youth council continued to meet and plan service projects, taking care to wear masks and practice social distancing. They’re given the opportunity to see how things work in a city government and are informed about issues affecting their neighborhoods.

“It’s a great way to meet people and it

North Salt Lake Youth Council members Dallin Jackson, Kierstina Stanger, Ainsley Reese, Makenzie and Abbie Brinton, Aiden Larrinaga and Charbel Shalloum participate in service projects throughout the city.

will give you so many opportunities to help you grow and learn new things,” Peyton said. “It gives you service opportunities so you can see what’s going on in our community.”

“The leadership skills they develop during youth city council just makes them even more amazing,” said Gordon. “They make really great ambassadors for North Salt Lake.”l

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A night pedaling under the stars you won’t forget

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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ake a ride on the dark side at the annual Antelope Island by Moonlight Bike Ride. The event that started in 1994, has become a highly-anticipated experience that continues to attract families and community members.

This year’s ride will be held Friday, July 15 at 10 p.m. with participants traveling from the marine to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch, and back. The Ride into the Moonlight Theme is inspired by the new “Top Gun” movie and riders are asked to wear aviator-based costumes like bomber jackets, goggles and scarfs.

“The Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride has been one of Davis County’s most popular events for nearly three decades, and for a good purpose,” said Jessica Merrill, director of Discover Davis. “It offers the community a chance to dress up, come together and experience the incredible Antelope Island sky at night.”

Along with the costume contest, there will be awards for the best-decorated bike and best group costume. Be sure to check in before 8 p.m. to be entered into the contests. Registration is now open, with tickets ranging from $25-$35. For more information, or to purchase tickets for Antelope by Moonlight, visit DavisCountyUtah.gov/moonlight.

The Moonlight Bike Ride was created to put the spotlight on Davis County's unique gem, Antelope Island State Park. The ride is popular with families and riders of all ages who want to get out and enjoy a night under a bright summer moon. The route is an out-and-back 24-mile loop on asphalt road, starting from the marina.

A pre-party will consist of local vendors, music, entertainment, food trucks, socialization and more. Each rider will

Riders prepare for last year’s Antelope Island by Moonlight Bike Ride. This year’s event will be held Friday, July 15 at 10 p.m. Photo courtesy of Discover Davis

be offered light refreshments at the halfway point. Nature sets the stage for this adventure on two wheels, with roaming bison, howling coyotes, and the stunning backdrop of the mainland's twinkling lights across the lake.

In addition to being a unique experience, the event supports projects that enhance the Antelope Island visitor experience and helps bring improvements to the area.

“We encourage anyone who can ride 24 miles to come out and participate,” said Wendy Wilson, assistant park manager of Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park. “Antelope by Moonlight is the perfect summer activity and an experience that doesn’t come around very often. We hope people will take advantage to explore Antelope Island after hours.” l

Sounds of Summer Summer has arrived and with the warmer temperatures come all of our favorite summertime traditions— barbeques, camping, fireworks, car shows, rodeos, parades, and festivals. As doctors of audiology, we like to use summer as an opportunity to remind members of the community to protect their hearing while participating in all of these fun activities (and the not-so-fun activities, like yard work). While much of our time is spent diagnosing and treating existing hearing loss, it is important that we provide preventative education to help keep your hearing as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

The loudness of sound is measured in decibels (dB).

For frame of reference, normal conversation is considered to be a moderately loud sound at around 60 dB. Your vacuum cleaner likely runs at about 70 dB, classified as a loud sound.

Any sound louder than 85 dB can cause permanent hearing loss. For example, prolonged exposure (longer than 30 minutes) to the following very loud sounds (90-110 dB) is very dangerous for your ears: • Lawnmower (90 dB) • Leaf blower (110 dB) • Chain saw • Power tools • Sporting events • Motorcycles • AirPods/headphones • Concerts

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Exposure to a dangerously loud sound (130-140 dB) for ANY length of time is doing irreversible damage to the organs of hearing: • Fireworks • Car races • Gun shots Let’s talk hearing protection! While utilizing appropriate hearing protection may not be the most stylish summer garb, your future self will thank you for preventing hearing loss and tinnitus (let freedom ring instead of your ears!).

A great place to start is to make sure to have sets of disposable foam earplugs in your car or purse for quick access. Make sure to roll them as tightly as you can and

to place them as deeply as you can—foam earplugs do little to no good if they aren’t placed correctly! The far superior alternative is over-the-ear hearing protection which typically has a higher noise reduction rating (please consider using this option while doing yard work, shooting recreationally, etc). Good quality sets are quite affordable and can be found online or at home improvement stores. If you are REALLY itching to take care of your ears in the best way possible, visit us to discuss custom hearing protection made specifically for your ears with the highest possible noise reduction rating.

Your ears are our specialty. Our goal is for adult patients to utilize appropriate hearing protection and to have an annual comprehensive hearing evaluation to monitor for hearing loss. Call us to schedule an exam and/or to have an evaluation for custom hearing protection. 801-298-4327 Wishing you and yours the happiest and safest of summers, the Audiologists at Utah Ear Institute Dr. Josh Luekenga Dr. Elizabeth Frans Dr. Rachael Gehmlich

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Explorer Corps program offers summer fun and challenges

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nce again this year, the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) invites Utahns and visitors to test their Utah knowledge and get off the beaten path. Explorer Corps employs a digital smartphone app and a physical passport to direct users to a distinct physical marker placed in each of Utah’s 29 counties. All summer long, participants are invited to seek out these markers and follow their own path to see what makes each county – and all of Utah – so special.

“On top of everyone’s to-do list this summer is getting outside to enjoy Utah – the best state for outdoor recreation. I can think of no better way to do that than by searching for all 29 county markers,” said NHMU’s executive director Jason Cryan.

“The museum’s Explorer Corps has been designed to blur the line between an educational experience and outdoor adventure and we are grateful for all our partners – and explorers – who continue to bring it to life.”

Designed to celebrate Utah’s diverse natural history throughout the state, Explorer Corps offers drive-by sightseeing, easy parkand-walk overlooks, a bit of off-roading and hiking, and some idyllic summer recreation spots to enjoy. Most markers will likely take explorers to places they’ve never been before, creating lasting memories and many chances to learn something new along the way. Anne Shaw, one of nearly two dozen

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of last summer’s participants who made it to all 29 county markers, certainly thought so.

“My husband and I are both lifelong Utahns, and thought we’d seen pretty much all there is to see,” Anne said. “Boy we were wrong! After the first couple of weekend trips to find markers, we were hooked. The drives were beautiful, the markers were just hard enough to find, and we learned something and made a fun memory in each new place. It was a great bonding experience for us.”

If that’s not enough incentive to hit the road, follow @NHMU on Instagram for weekly prize giveaways that include Cotopaxi shoulder bags, NHMU hats, Kuhl water bottles, and more. And don’t forget the Race to 29! Sweepstakes, which offers participants from anywhere the chance to win one of two week-long adventures in a luxury Winnebago from Kellville Vans.

“Our business is all about the joy of road trips, so we are thrilled to take part in Explorer Corps again this summer, and support its effort to spark everyone’s inner explorer,” said Teisa Linscott of Kellville Vans. “We’ve learned a lot about Utah’s fascinating natural history, and we’re proud to provide another incentive for folks to make memories on the road this summer.”

Here's how to get involved with Explorer Corps:

Some of the most scenic sights in Utah are the treasures to be found in the Explorer Corps program this summer. Photo courtesy NHMU

• Download the Natural History Explorer Corps app on iOS and Android on your mobile device • Enter the Explorer Corps sweepstakes for two chances to win a weeklong Winnebago rental • Download the Explorer Corps Passport, or pick one up at participating libraries • Share photos of your Explorer Corps adventures using #ExplorerCorps and get

featured on @NHMU's social channels • Check out Junior Explorers and all of the extra content on nhmu.utah.edu/explore!

Explorer Corps runs until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5.

For more updates and information on the Natural History Museum of Utah’s Explorer Corps program, please visit https:// nhmu.utah.edu/explore.

— Tom Haraldsen

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Great Salt Lake Water Trust program getting underway

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com (Editor’s Note – This is one of our continuing series of stories as part of our Davis Journal Water Watchers campaign) he first step in working to preserve and benefit the future of the Great Salt Lake has begun. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has given the National Audubon Society and The Nature Conservancy $40 million in grants as appropriated during the 2022 Utah Legislature to implement a water trust for the GLS. The trust will be used to enhance water quantity and water quality, with at least 25% of the funding used to protect and restore wetlands habitat to benefit the hydrol- Great Salt ogy of Great Lake has Salt Lake. “ G r e a t dropped beSalt Lake has low historic dropped below historic low low water water levels, levels, threatthreatening the health of ening the Wasatch Front health of residents, the future of key Wasatch Front Utah indusresidents, tries, and the survival of the future of millions of migratory shore- key Utah inbirds and oth- dustries, and er wildlife,” said Jamie the survival Barnes, FFSL of millions director. “This trust dedicates of migratory s i g n i f i c a n t shorebirds and funding and establishes a other wildlife. partnership to tackle ongoing Jamie Barnes challenges like drought and increasing water demands. Utahns need collective, watershed-wide solutions before it’s too late.”

The trust was created as part of HB140 from this year’s legislature, which Gov. Spencer Cox signed on March 21. It was part of a wide range of other conservation measures and funding initiatives adopted by the 2022 Utah Legislature.

“Today’s selection of Audubon and TNC as co-managers of the Great Salt Lake Water Trust reflects both organizations’ scientific expertise, non-profit credibility, commitment to collaboration, and long-standing conservation record at Great Salt Lake,” House Speaker Brad Wilson said in a release. “The establishment of the Great Salt Lake Water Trust is a crucial

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Retiring Davis educators express gratitude, frustration and optimism

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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eachers nationwide are considering a career change. According to a National Education Association survey released earlier this year, 55% of teachers might leave the profession. Since January 2020, more than 600,000 educators have quit, with a disproportionate number of Black (62%) and Hispanic/Latino (59%) educators leaving the field.

While a teacher shortage isn’t new, the combination of COVID, low pay and what educators feel is a lack of respect is driving the crisis. NEA President Becky Pringle addressed the troubling statistics in an article on the organization’s site.

“This is a five-alarm crisis," Pringle said. "If we’re serious about getting every child the support they need to thrive, our elected leaders across the nation need to address this crisis now.”

Before retiring in June, Amy and Ellen (whose names were changed at their request to provide anonymity) worked as teachers in Davis School District for a combined total of nearly 50 years, teaching elementary-aged children. Amy had five kids when she went back to school at age 42 to earn her teaching certification.

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

I had to learn and relearn all the ways they

expect you to teach, and that first year was just a killer,” Amy said.

She said the last decade has demonstrated a distinct upheaval in the classroom with more high-attention students, a lack of accountability from parents and the fear of ending up in a viral social media video.

“Teachers and the administration and the district fear those who are going to call up the newspaper or the TV and give their side of the story that’s very slanted,” she said. “You have to say the perfect thing every second of every day or you’ll be on the six o’clock news.”

Ellen experienced the highs and lows that comes with teaching but is worried about the future of the profession.

“I feel sorry for people who are just getting into it and starting their career, because I hope they can stay with it,” Ellen said. “I hope education can stay in a positive direction. It’s bad because education is so important.”

COVID only added to the crisis. Amy said she used to have a couple of students who didn’t finish their homework, but now at least half of the class doesn’t do the work.

That means more review work and less progress.

Dealing with parents has also changed

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dramatically. While parents used to stand with teachers to create a united front when it comes to school, now teachers experience abuse from parents who blame a lack of learning or behavior issues on the educator.

“I think there is a huge group of kids who are very responsible and motivated, but I think they don’t always want to take responsibility any more. They don’t want to have stress or anything,” Amy said. “Having one really difficult child can disrupt everything. I had one last year that was one of the hardest I’ve ever had.”

But there are bright spots for educators, as well. Ellen said she’s built her best relationships with colleagues and parents, over the years. Amy will miss the interactions with fellow teachers and the students she’s watched learn and develop.

“I have loved the associations with people I teach with,” Amy said. “I actually like the administration. They don’t make perfect decisions all the time, but I don’t make perfect decisions all the time. The kids and parents for the most part are really amazing.”

Ellen said she’ll miss the everyday interactions with other educators, whom she respects.

“Some of my best friendships have been made through colleagues or parents that I’ve taught their children,” she said. “ Not very many other careers do you get to develop

those kinds of relationships.”

One way to rebuild the parent/teacher/ child relationship is communication. Both Ellen and Amy said the best way to understand a situation is to talk to those involved.

Getting the parent, child, teacher and administration on the same page can often stop a problem before it blows up.

Having parents set ground rules would also help educators, since parents set the tone for how children approach schoolwork.

Many self-motivated kids do really well, but most of the time, students need to learn skills to deal with assignments, social situations and stress.

“If you never feel any stress, you don’t learn how to deal with stressful situations,” Ellen said. “We need to teach kids it’s okay to have stress. All these kids have so much potential if they’d just do what they are supposed to do.”

Teaching children how to schedule time for homework, and making them accountable for attendance and tardiness, would go a long way in helping educators. When parents set expectations, the classroom works exponentially better.

Both Amy and Ellen said they have great memories from their time in education and they’re looking forward to the next stage of life. l

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Windridge Elementary’s Casey Pickett is Principal Rookie of the Year

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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lementary school principals have a long to-do list. They create safe learning environments, shape the vision of academic success, cultivate leadership and find ways to improve instruction. Windridge Elementary’s Principal Casey Pickett nailed it.

Pickett was selected by her peers to receive the Principal Rookie of the Year for Davis County and then went on to win Principal Rookie of the Year for Utah through the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals.

“It’s so nice to have [that recognition] from the colleagues that you work with,” Pickett said. “It felt really rewarding and it was even better to hear that from my peers.”

Each year, UAESP recognizes principals who demonstrate excellence during the school year. Pickett just completed her third year at Windridge and said she focused on three areas that helped her win the award: The creation of a STEM lab, the school’s Platinum STEM designation and the incorporation of 17 sustainable development goals into STEAM education.

“For the STEM lab, we took apart a computer lab. There were two rooms that I opened up,” she said. “I got a lot of support from the Davis Education Foundation in creating this space for everyone to come and work on STEM or bigger projects.”

Stacy Williams, a third-grade teacher at Windridge, was presented with the Heidi Martin Mighty Heart Educator of Excellence Award in 2019 and given $10K to use at the school. She put that money toward the STEM lab to offer more engagement for students.

“I wanted a place that would be easy and hands-on for kids to be able to come and easily enjoy anything related to STEM,” Williams said. “It gives us the space and opportunities that are much more difficult to do in a smaller cramped classroom. Casey has always 100% supported this vision.

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She found ways for us to find more money and ideas to support STEM education at Windridge.”

Along with the STEM lab, Pickett organized the creation of an outdoor learning space with projectors and pads for the kids to sit on.

“We have a garden and we have a greenhouse and we have a composter, all of these things. It’s been so much fun,” Pickett said.

The Platinum STEM designation, earned through the Utah STEM Action Center, took a bit of time. With less than 20 schools in the state achieving the platinum-level classification, Pickett enlisted a committee of educators to help submit the application.

“The Utah STEM Action Center is such a great group to work with,” she said.

“They really want you to be successful.

They really help you through the process.

I was able to make some connections with people that helped with my lab and my outdoor classroom, and they kind of all go together.”

Pickett asked teachers at Windridge to incorporate the 17 sustainable development goals into STEAM education. The school partnered with the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program for the STEAM upgrade. BTS helps teachers include art in the STEM curriculum so kids can learn through painting, theater, dance and music, in a variety of ways.

“I love it when teachers can be a little bit more creative and thoughtful about how they want kids to have intentional experiences that are service-oriented and help others and help our community and help our world,” she said.

Before taking the principal role at Windridge, Pickett taught elementary school at Boulton, Taylor and Oak Hills. She served as an assistant principal at Kay’s Creek and Oak Hills for three years, before moving to

Casey Pickett (center) is surrounded by students at Windridge Elementary in Kaysville. Pickett was named Principal Rookie of the Year for Davis County and the State of Utah. Photo courtesy of Casey Pickett

Windridge.

For the upcoming school year, Pickett will continue the focus on STEAM and work on literacy concepts and practices.

“We typically have great scores overall

at Windridge, but we’re looking at data to find where kids have holes, especially since COVID,” she said. “We want to really zero in on what each child needs in their literacy journey.” l

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More than 500,000 people gathered at Hill Air Force Base to watch the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show June 25, 26.

Flying high with the Warriors Over the Wasatch

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com HILL AIR FORCE BASE–Gold medalist Olympians Justin Schoenefeld and Ashley Caldwell are used to doing flips in the air – on snow – not in an F-16 Thunderbird flying high above the ground. The Olympic skiers were guests aboard the planes during a flight demonstration practice run Friday in preparation for the much anticipated Warriors Over the Wasatch Air show Saturday and Sunday at Hill Air Force Base.

“It was so insane,” said Caldwell when she was back on firm ground. “I didn’t know if I’d keep my food down. I can’t believe these guys do this all the time. It was tense.”

“It was crazy,” said Schoenefeld. “It was like an elephant on your chest and your vision goes away for a minute. We were going 4G’s and I thought that was crazy then we went faster and I thought ‘oh gee.’”

It was a real treat, said Lt. Col. Ryan Yingling. “It was unique and fun for us and fun for you guys. It was a blast. We got through everything and went into super sonic airspace and broke the sound barrier.”

They started training on the F-16 early this morning, said Jake Impellizzeri, Thun-

derbird eight. “It was information by firehose. I put Ashley through the wringer. We pulled 9G’s and 1.28 Mach. We did loops and rolls and she got some stick time. It was an honor.”

What they do in the Olympics showcases a beacon of excellence, he said. “It’s doing something greater than ourselves.That’s what they represent. It's an inspiration to our team that’s what we try to achieve in the Air Force.”

Caldwell said she’s trained her whole life to reach the Gold medal standard. “The Air Force sets a high bar. I give a high performance in skiing and these guys give a high performance in a different way. It’s two different worlds.”

An aerial doesn’t get any less scary, said Schoenefeld. “When I do a triple backflip I’m nervous every day. When we took off I thought ‘oh we’re about to go fast.’”

It was absolutely incredible, said Caldwell. “My Gold medal went through the speed of sound. This was the highlight of my post Olympic experience. It was a dream come true and now it’s off my bucket list.”

A spectator climbs aboard one of the planes on display.

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Ashley Caldwell and Justin Schoenefeld show off their Gold Medals with Thunderbird pilots Jake Impellizzeri and Ryan Yingling after their ride in the F-16.

It’s hard to describe the indescribable, she said. “It’s like if a dragon and a unicorn had a baby strapped to a rocket ship. I’m so

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Thunderbird F-16 planes fly in formation at the Warriors Over the Wasatch air show. The event hasn’t been held for four years due to COVID.

An F-35 and a WWII vintage P-51fly side-by-side.

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A young girl holds her ears as an F-35 thunders by. Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

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The tradition returns with Bountiful’s Handcart Days celebration

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL–After a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a long-time tradition returns this year when Handcart Days takes place July 15 and 16 in Bountiful.

Some new events and old favorites are back, including the popular parade on Bountiful’s Main Street (at a new time), a Friday night concert in the park, plus food and family fun at Bountiful City Park, 400 North 200 West.

“We were involved with the 2019 event, and at that time, no one could have anticipated the pandemic,” said John Lund, who along with his wife Staci is over public relations for the event. “We’ve spent the last several weeks visiting with businesses and others here in Davis County, and certainly there’s a lot of excitement that Handcart Days is back. It’s a tradition for many families in Davis County.”

This year’s events are a week earlier than they’ve been in the past, which Lund said was “so we wouldn’t have to compete with families and their 24th of July plans. We’ve also moved the parade from Friday night to Saturday morning, again to make it easier and more convenient for families so they don’t have to rush home to make it down to a Friday night event. Plus, the temperatures will be cooler in the morning.”

The celebration will start on Friday, July 15, when food booths, games and other ac-

tivities begin at 5 p.m. in the park. At 8 p.m., popular musical group Joshua Creek will perform in concert. The group combines lyrical storytelling with Americana/Country music into what one disc jockey described as “like listening to a Norman Rockwell painting.”

They will perform until about 9 p.m.

The Handcart Days parade will start at 9 a.m. on July 16, with KSL-TV’s and Bountiful resident Mark Eubank as Grand Marshal.

The 1.8 mile parade is one of the state’s largest, with marching bands, dancers, entertainers and colorfully decorated floats created by local church groups. It traditionally draws tens of thousands of spectators, with participation from many cities and organizations along the Wasatch Front.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day, activities will resume at Bountiful City Park, with both free and ticketed events for families. There will also be demonstrations of Pioneer Day activities, along with lots of food and drink options.

The day will culminate with the fireworks spectacular at Mueller Park Junior High at 10 p.m.

But Handcart Days doesn’t end there. On Saturday, July 23, there will be three different races for runners, all presented by the South Davis Recreation Center. The Handcart Half

Bountiful High School’s entry in the 2019 Handcart Days parade, the last time the event was held. It returns this year on Saturday, July 16 on Bountiful’s Main Street. Photo by Tom Haraldsen

Marathon begins at 6 a.m., the Frontier 5K at 7 a.m. and the Pioneer Pete 1K at 7:45 a.m.

Information on those races can be found at handcarthalf.com.

The celebration is in honor of the early Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains to

settle in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The traditional Days of ‘47 Parade in downtown Salt Lake City will be held on Saturday, July 23 this year. Many of the entries in that parade have in the past also participated in the Handcart Days parade. l

How to talk to kids and teens about the Russian War in Ukraine

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hat if Putin pushes the nuclear button?” asked Johanatan, visibly concerned. He and his preteen friends from Clinton and Layton were discussing the possibility of a nuclear war or a War World III. "Nah, I think he is lying – I don’t think he has a nuclear weapon,” said Andre.

World War III or WW3 are trendy hashtags on social media platforms, especially TikTok. Teens continuously post and watch videos about a hypothetical third world war coming because of the Russian war in Ukraine. The videos get thousands of views and comments. Some kids appear to be frightened by the idea of a war that could destroy their world as they know it. As the percentage of kids with depression and anxiety disorders is rising, it is crucial having an honest conversation with them about the current situation.

While the internet can be educational and fun, it can also be harmful due to lies and false information quickly spreading.

Teens and children usually believe what they see on the internet.

Therefore parents must be ready to debunk incorrect information.

A tense and unnecessary situation can be created with the free and unsupervised access for children to social media. Parents and caregivers must be observant of what their children watch and listen to avoid that.

Emily Harrison, Director for Blue Star Families of Utah, the state chapter of the military and veteran non-profit organization, explained that “there are two perspectives on it that need to be taken into consideration.” She stated that one of them is how civilian parents talk to their kids about war and the other one is how military and veteran families talk to their kids about it.

Brett Benson, a Marine Corps veteran Sergeant from Clinton, said he has explained to his 10-year-old child the real and supposed reasons for the invasion. He wants him to have both

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perspectives and added that he makes it clear that he doesn't think “it is enough justification to go to war.” Since his child already had information gathered from the internet and his classmates, he talked to him about the war crimes committed and explained that they are never justified. Benson added that he explained to his son why the world is aiding Ukraine, specifically the United States.

The Healthy Children’s website provides valuable information to talk about the sensitive subject. It explains parents must collect the information their children already know and go from there. In addition, parents must take into account their children’s fears.

Parents must keep the conversation as objective and unbiased as possible, allowing their children to express their opinions and feelings. Their children’s age, maturity, and emotional intelligence levels are three essential things to consider. Not all children of the same age respond the same way to the same information. Some kids are more sensitive than others. For some, it can be too much information. Children are emotional and alert to their surroundings, including parents’ talks about reasons gas is so expensive or why or why not the United States should support Ukraine amid the likelihood of a recession. These are common subjects in America’s homes.

“Discussing things like conflict and oppression aren’t easy, especially when social media is our children’s primary news source,” said Jill Camp Swensen from Bountiful, a blogger at Being Spiffy and an active advocate of teens and the LGBTQ community. “Being open and honest about difficult topics can build trust with our children so they’ll come to us first before other outlets.”

She said that parents must ask questions first to gauge what

Alleviating your children’s fears about the Russian conflict with Ukraine can be very important in these days of social media. Photo courtesy of USU Extension

their children know already. Once they gather that information parents can “give answers, refute falsehoods, and, most of all, provide comfort to those you care for.”

Carlos Lopez, Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Marines who served 26 years and is the father of a teenage girl, stated that parents must have “a truthful conversation about the matter; however, they should avoid talking too much about the death toll.”

Ultimately, parents and caregivers should prevent their children from watching disturbing videos and images which could create trauma and reassure them that they are loved and protected. Most importantly, parents should avoid making the situation seem bigger and scarier than it is for children in the United States. l

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Utah Asian Festival celebrates 45 years of connection and celebration

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

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he Utah Asian Festival, the longest-running festival of its kind west of the Mississippi, will be held in the Grand Building of the Utah State Fairpark (155 N. 1000 West) on Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Founded in 1977, the festival showcases Asian traditions, cuisine, dance, art and music from the dozens of nationalities that make up Utah’s fastest-growing ethnic population. Founders Jimi Mitsunaga, Lang Wong, Joe Arzacon and Chung Mun Lee organized the first festival with a vision to strengthen the connection between Asian communities in the state and cultivate ties with Utah residents.

“In 2022, we will be celebrating 45 years of success,” said Dr. Shu Cheng, executive director of the Asian Association of Utah. “Three generations of Asian Americans have volunteered to make the annual Utah Asian Festival fun and educational. The event transforms

Asian Americans into leaders and consolidates them into a cohesive core in Utah.”

Asian people have been part of the state’s history for more than 150 years. In September 2020, archaeologists from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office discovered remnants of a house built by Chinese railroad workers. Preservation officer Chris Merritt declared it to be “the first Chinese [transcontinental railroad workers’] home…in the entire nation.”

Utah’s leaders have assisted the federal government in sponsoring the resettlement of Asian immigrants and refugees from the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand and more, whose descendants have put down roots in the Beehive State.

“Not only will this all-day gathering serve to connect recent immigrants and refugees to the historic diasporas in the region, [but the festival] is a platform deeply benefiting Utahns of any background, honoring the ways

in which our state’s Asian families have preserved, persevered and flourished against the odds,” said UAF chairwoman Eunice Lanean. “[It’s an] opportunity to reunite with old friends, make new ones, break bread with our elders and youth, and forge bonds across generations that will last generations.”

The festival attracts thousands of people from all parts of the state and is the only event where Utah’s Asian communities come together to celebrate and honor their heritage, traditions and vibrant culture. This year’s event is described as “the boldest iteration yet” for the multicultural festival. For more information, visit UtahAsianFestival.org.

“When I learned that UAF originated as an attempt to unify the various Asian ethnic groups, I felt a sense of duty to continue the mission, especially in the midst of resurgent anti-Asian violence and discrimination,” said Emilio Manuel Camu, UAF’s cochair. “Our committee's duty is to

Asian fan dancers will perform at the Utah Asian Festival on Saturday, July 9. The event highlights the culture’s contributions to Utah through dance, cuisine, activities and art. Courtesy of the Utah Asian Festival

honor the past, remain relevant to all our peoples’ needs, and create durable, meaningful, cross-cul-

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Long COVID can cause lingering symptoms for months – maybe years

By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com

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t has been estimated that up to 20 million Americans are still affected by long COVID, a suite of symptoms that can linger for weeks, months or longer after the initial infection. Most people recover from COVID within a couple of weeks, but some people (10-30%) retain viral remnants for much longer with difficult symptoms to go with them. The lingering symptoms are thought to come from three sources: damage to the body’s cells from the virus, damage from being intubated and other treatments associated with acute hospital care, or just re-infection that can recur over and over after you have “recovered.” One of the most debilitating lingering symptom is a sense of fatigue or malaise that can make it hard to be productive or think clearly. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, brain fog are reported along with more obvious symptoms like continued loss or taste or smell with loss of appetite, shortness of breath from lung damage, kidney injury, or cardiovascular problems like blood clots. Children are more likely to experience fatigue, difficulties sleeping and concentration problems that resolves within a couple of months. Long COVID is more likely to be experienced by women – this trend has been studied in America, as well as across Asia and Europe.

Last August when Utah experienced the worst air quality in the world due to wildfires and wind, Cole Checketts of Woods Cross felt lousy with mild symptoms that he thought were just

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due to the smoke in the air. Being a mechanic, he relies on his sense of smell to diagnose problems under the hood. The smell of burning coolant, for example, can indicate a small leak even before the fluid starts collecting under the car. One of his mechanics asked him to check out a strange smell, and he could smell nothing. Total loss of smell lasted for a couple of weeks and then he started to smell a little bit. The returning sense only picked up unpleasant smells. “Everything smelled like burning mucous.”

Even now, 10 months later, Checketts said, “I was eating watermelon and it smelled like wet, molding grass.” On Father’s Day, he could hardly taste his celebratory burger. He is hoping that his sense of smell will eventually return, but is unsure if treatment will be helpful since it is not even understood how smell/taste is lost due to COVID, whether it is damaged cells or a messed-up brain issue. He has also experienced “brain fog” since having COVID. “I have always had a decent vocabulary, but now I see an object in front of me and can’t remember the word for it and names of people are especially hard,” said Checketts.

Like other viruses, including the ones that causes cold sores or mono, the body can store reservoirs of a virus that can allow the virus to persist. COVID reservoirs have been found in the intestines, breast tissue, appendix, and lungs months or even years after the initial infection.

Cole Checketts, pictured here with his family, has experience COVID symptoms for about 10 months.

Photo courtesy of Julie Checketts

The goal is a truce between the virus and the immune system. Treatment should be more holistic or comprehensive targeting immune health and general well-being. Getting a vaccination can reduce the chances of getting long COVID especially past the four-month mark. President Biden has empowered the secretary of Health and Hu-

man Services to create a plan for long COVID and the National Institute of Health has started a study called RECOVER to understand, prevent and treat long COVID. Hopefully, effective treatments are on the horizon, but compassion and understanding are needed presently for those still struggling with lingering effects of the pandemic.

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Longtime coaches team up for basketball shooting camp

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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former NBA coach and a legendary Utah high school coach, with 67 years of combined coaching experience in basketball, are teaming up to host a basketball shooting camp. Barry Hecker, who spent more than two decades coaching professionally with three different organizations, will join Quincy Lewis – who returned to the high school ranks where he has won more state championships than any other Utah coach, following a four-year stint at BYU – for an “old school fundamentals” shooting and offensive skills camp.

The camp, which costs $150, will be held Aug. 1-3 for seventh through 12th graders from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Albion Middle School, located at 2755 E. Newcastle Dr. in Sandy.

“This camp is designed to improve the most important skill in basketball, which is shooting,” said Hecker. “The camp will cover balance – which is vital – along with footwork, stance, hand and finger position, lifting of the shooting arm, head position, eyes, target and release, plus warmup and shooting routines, offensive one-on-one techniques on the perimeter and in the post, and pick and roll.”

Hecker coached in the NBA for more than two decades with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and, most recently, with the Memphis Grizzlies after also coaching at Salt Lake Community College as part of his more than 40 years in the game.

Being able to share those principles of hard work, teamwork, unselfishness and persistence, along with the physical skills of the game itself, with others thrills him.

“I don’t care who I coach or when I coach,” said Hecker,

who has worked with current Jazz players Mike Conley and Rudy Gay. “I simply enjoy teaching the game. It’s great to see a smile on someone’s face as they experience success. If you help somebody, you’ll be somebody.”

Hecker has conducted clinics all over the world for more than 40 years, including many since his retirement from coaching in the NBA. He said he particularly enjoys working with the youth.

“If you teach skills, that leads to confidence and that confidence can allow anyone to do anything they want,” he said. “I have more fun with young kids than with the pros.

In the NBA, you have guys who are making millions and they don’t listen. These kids are making nothing and they’ll listen to you.”

Lewis became acquainted with Hecker when Lewis was coaching at Lone Peak from 2003 to 2015 after moving up in the collegiate ranks at BYU-Hawaii, Utah Valley State College and Southern Utah. In heading up the Knights program, he was named the MaxPreps and Naismith National Coach of the Year when he led them to the 2013 “mythical” MaxPreps national championship after a 26-1 season.

Within the state, his teams won seven state championships and nearly 85 percent of their games before being courted away to BYU’s sidelines. After a stop in 2019 to be athletic director at his alma mater, where he was a two-time All-State player on the Thunderbirds’ 1988 and 1989 state title teams, he again joined the high school ranks in taking over at Lehi High School and proceeding to lead the Pioneers to the 5A state championship in 2021, with his freshman son Cooper on the roster and his older son, Kodiak, serving as the man-

Lehi High School boys basketball coach Quincy Lewis works with young players at a camp in early June. Photo courtesy Quincy Lewis

ager.

“My dad, who was a longtime coach at Provo and Timpview, told me, ‘Don’t ever be a coach,’ and, of course, I got into it,” Lewis said. “But, I get to work with some really good people in kids and parents and it’s so fun to see them have success, and have relationships with them.”

To register for the Aug. 1-3 shooting camp, visit https:// sandyparksandrec.activityreg.com And follow the prompts for Barry Hecker camp. l

Utah Interpreter Program celebrates 30 years of service

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ince 1992, the Utah Interpreter Program has ensured that American Sign Language interpreters throughout the state meet the highest standards through certification and professional development as well as maintaining a statewide interpreter directory.

This year marks UIP’s 30th anniversary of working directly with sign language interpreters and members of the Deaf, hard-of-hearing and DeafBlind communities.

“Utah was 20 to 30 years ahead of many other states in its recognition and protection of the communication rights of Deaf, hard-of-hearing and DeafBlind citizens,” said Trenton Marsh, director of the Utah Interpreter Program. “As early as 1975, the Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, in collaboration with local Deaf leaders, created a certification process for sign language interpreters, 20 years before it became state law.”

After the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, the provision of interpreting services changed.

Community organizations such as URID and the Utah Association of the Deaf asked the Division of Services of the

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By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com Deaf and Hard of Hearing to take on the responsibility of certifying interpreters and educating the public regarding communication access issues. This led to the creation of UIP. In 1993, Utah passed legislation requiring certification of sign language interpreters.

“This is incredible since many states still do not have a similar law today,” Marsh said.

Currently, UIP focuses on providing certification exams and oversees annual certification and professional development status for all sign language interpreters in Utah. It also educates the public about state interpreting laws and policies, and provides interpreting services for DSDHH and vocational rehabilitation staff, as well as for the Utah governor’s press conferences.

UIP recognizes nearly 600 certified interpreters in the state. Interpreters can be certified after demonstrating skills, knowledge and judgment to be able to facilitate communication, including complex, technical or specialized situations. To learn more about the program, or to become a certified interpreter, visit jobs.utah.gov/usor/uip. l

The Utah Interpreter Program turns 30 this year, recognizing nearly 600 certified interpreters in the state. Stock photo

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Teed Off

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t was the height of COVID. We were trying to figure out Zoom meetings and DoorDash and online grocery shopping. I’d been laid off. The world was topsy-turvy.

Stress levels were off the charts.

My husband decided we weren’t fighting enough, so he thought he’d teach me to golf.

I was young and naive and thought it would give us a break from the COVID lockdowns and Netflix binging. But two years later, it’s become the most infuriating part of my life. A sport with an uppity dress code should have been the first clue.

We got to the golf arena and rented a cart, which is really the only reason to golf.

Tom gave me the scorecard like I understood “par” or colors or numbers. We drove to the starting line and he proceeded to give me my first golf lesson.

“What club are you going to use?” he asked.

“How should I know? Sandwich?

Soda? Strip?”

Tom swore, handed me a club and instructed, “Widen your stance, get closer to the ball, shoulders up, head down, knees together, thumbs out, straighten the arms but bend the elbows. Twist, but don’t move your hips. Watch the ball. Watch the ball!”

After getting me in peak form, I took a swing. I totally missed the ball and sprained

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several unused muscles in my back.

“You’re pulling up,” he said, unhelpfully.

“Pulling up what?”

“Just pulling up.”

“I don’t understand the words you’re using,” I replied. I considered throwing a ball at his head.

“You know, just don’t pull up.”

I glanced around the course, certain a divorce lawyer had to be within range.

“Watch,” he said. “This is what you’re doing.”

Tom then proceeded to reenact my swing, which, according to him, looks like I’m trying to kill a spider with a baseball bat.

“Don’t do that,” he said. “Understand?”

“Do you understand alimony?” I mumbled.

It’s gone downhill from there, but at least now I’ve learned golf etiquette, like how driving the cart through those fun sand dunes is frowned upon. And I should whisper on the golf field unless I miss a shot, and then I’m supposed to yell a swear word and throw my golf bat in the lake.

I also learned I shouldn’t shout “Fore!” every time I take a swing, and kicking the ball onto the fairway is a cool golf-pro trick. And the drink cart is like an ice-cream truck for grown-ups.

After watching Tom’s conniption when he hit a ball into the creek, I asked him, “You do this to relax? Is it working?”

He gritted his teeth and drove to the next hole. I sat back and watched the beautiful scenery. I’ve seen deer, squirrels, ducks and bunnies romping near the “greens,” which is a lazy name if I’ve ever heard one.

Maybe during the next pandemic, Tom can teach me how to pole vault or we could join a curling team or maybe we could do a DIY extension to our house. There are just so many ways to start a fight.

Peri Kinder is an award-winning humor writer and hosts the Life & Laughter podcast. She’s also a yoga/meditation instructor and life coach.

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