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ogs and their well-trained humans performed myriad tricks, turns and aerials at the AKC All-Breed Agility Trial held Feb. 9 through 11 at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan.

“There are a lot of dogs that people have that need a job,” said Sheryl Hohle, vice president of Salty Dogz Agility Club of Utah. “They love doing agility, especially the high-energy dog.” The trials and club are officially sanctioned by the American Kennel Club—which allows mixed breed dogs—and will prepare the teams for the Utah Beehive Cluster, a four-day dog show held every May in South Jordan by the Intermountain Kennel Club. Each trainer and dog team will perform trials in agility, speed and games, with awards for first, second and third places. The fastest dog to get around cleanly is the winner. “It’s really just a matter of the human handling the dog and explaining the dog using body language and cues and vocal cues, and that’s where the dog will go,” said Hohle. “It’s sort of like dancing; you have to learn the choreography.” The participants can walk the course, first without the dog to learn the best steps and how to position their bodies so that the dog understands where it needs to go before bringing them in. Each team competes in different levels of agility and games that best showcases the skills of the dog and breed. “It’s a lot harder than it looks; a lot of training goes into it,” said Hohle. “Any kind of dog can do it to a certain extent.” Hohle has noticed an increase in the popularity of the sport and hopes more people get interested, especially young people. Not only is it fun, she said, but it is really helpful for getting along with a high-energy dog. She originally started out 18 years ago by showing her Vizsla dogs’ abilities in obedience, rally and tracking but became hooked when her friends introduced her to agility. She started out as a volunteer when Salty Dogz began in 2011 and for the last five years has served in various capacities on the board of directors. Hohle currently works with her Vizslas Perp, Higgs and Zeta. Salty Dogz is a nonprofit club that specializes specifically in agility, and its membership includes Team USA agility competitor with the United States Dog Agility Association, Keith Highley. He picked up his dog, Cisco, at the Humane Society of Utah. The duo has traveled the world competing in the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge many times. Each year, the club puts on four free events between South Jordan and the Legacy Events Center. “We love to have people cheer us on, and we’re happy to talk to people and answer questions,” said Hohle. “We’re a pretty friendly

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Roaring ’20s comes alive for Early Light Academy students

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t was back to the days of the first Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, “Steamboat Willie,” newspaper boys and Al Capone. It marked when Americans first used radios and refrigerators in their homes, and toward the end of the decade, it was the last years of the Model T on the assembly line and Amelia Earhart being the first female passenger to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. It was the era of American artist Georgia O’Keefe, bloomers and the Charleston. The Roaring ’20s came alive at Early Light Academy as their Day in History allowed students to explore the topics that symbolize that decade, said instructional coach Shannon Berry. “Our Day in History allows students to experience life in a different time period,” she said. This is the charter school’s fifth Day in History, with previous years exploring the 1400s, 1776, 1863 and 1968. Berry said that the traditions and cultural committee, comprising teachers, looks at time periods in history each year for students to explore. “Teachers choose a topic to teach, and students within the grade level rotate to learn a number of subjects on the year or decade,” she said. First-grade teacher Amy Naylor was telling students how immigrants to America missed their country’s traditions, so the first Thanksgiving parade was born in 1924, and employees of Macy’s store marched in their traditional costumes. Tigers and elephants from Central Park Zoo marched alongside until 1927 when they were replaced by Felix the Cat, the first balloon in the Macy’s Parade. Today, the parade attracts about 4 million people along the route, and about 50 million view it on television. Her students also learned that Walt Disney, and his partner Ub Iwerks, directed and released the 1928 animated short film, “Steamboat Willie,” which is considered to be the debut of Mickey Mouse and his girlfriend, Minnie. It was a breakthrough in the animation industry since Steamboat Willie was the first cartoon with sound. First-graders were drawing the famous mouse to remind them of this decade, she said. Nearby, third-graders were learning about Alcatraz and who was imprisoned there and why. Teacher Naomi Foreman said that Al Capone, an American mobster and crime boss who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era, was imprisoned there in the following decade. She described “the rock” and how few criminals survived if they could even escape. She also read to the students

from the historical fiction novel, “Al Capone Does Our Shirts.” Fourth-grade teacher Jennifer Jellum was teaching students about photographer Alfred Stieglitz, who influenced the acceptance of photography to become an art form, and his well-known wife, artist Georgia O’Keefe, who is best known for painting Early Light Academy’s junior high PE teacher Shannon James teaches students how to do the Charleston as they learn about the 1920s as part of the school’s Day in History. large flowers and the (Julie Slama/City Journals) landscape of New Mexico. ly Modern Millie,” and while the hairstyle wasn’t “I love Georgia O’Keefe and how she used quite accurate, Julie Andrews goes through a color on big flowers and how it was fun,” Jellum transformation characteristic of the 1920s. said. “I love art and history, and it’s a cool opporMusic and dance was a significant change in tunity for our students to look at a certain time the 1920s. Jazz and the Charleston replaced the period and not only know what events happened fox trot and waltz, PE teacher Shannon James said. there but have a broader background and knowl“They wanted to step out and do crazy dance; edge of who influenced the time period.” it was all about partying not elegance,” she said, Students were taking O’Keefe’s concepts of before proceeding to teach junior high students the using with bold colors while painting fall leaves. Charleston. Jellum, and her fourth-grade team, were Eighth-grader Abby Berry, who wore a flapwearing bathing suits from the 1920s that she per dress, said through the day’s rotations she sewed. Many students wore flapper dresses or learned about how space scientists, many who fled dressed as newsies, tying into the decade. from Europe, worked together to develop technolIn the junior high, seventh-grade math teach- ogy that lead to the liquid-fueled rocket. er Theresa Sanford was teaching students about She and classmate, Lincoln Theriault, also fashion. were told the story in “The Great Gatsby,” a 1925 “Coco Chanel was a fashion designer who novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgertook hold in the 1920s and made clothing we’re ald. more familiar with socially appropriate,” she said. Lincoln said his class made paper airplanes “The little black dress was a Chanel design. Up to represent Amelia Earhart being the first female until this time, black was only used for mourning. passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean; learned that Now, it’s considered a standard and basic ward- jazz music was more of a swing beat that was “surobe item. Shortened skirts were introduced, free- per different” than classical music played before ing women of their corsets and allowed them to this decade; and discovered the mood of the counbe able to do practical activities made necessary try in general was “fun,” before the Great Depresby the war.” sion hit. Sanford said changes in men’s fashions “I looked up 1920s dress for boys and it was weren’t as significant. Up until the 1920s, men’s pants, straps (suspenders), colorful socks, twoshirts’ collars and cuffs were detachable so they toned shoes and hats, like the newsies wore,” he could be washed more frequently and starched. In said as he dressed the part. “Normally, I don’t like the 1920s, the men’s shirt collars and cuffs were history, but it’s more fun to be dressed up and feel attached and softer, she said. like I’m living at that time. I can make more conSanford also showed a clip from “Thorough- nections, not just learn dates.” l

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t was in a ’51 Chevy pickup truck that Valerie Densley learned to drive at a young age. And almost 50 years later, that same truck helped find her husband. Valerie and Tom Densley were friends when they were little. It was the late 60s, early 70s when they went their separate ways rarely hearing from one another. Tom had always wanted the truck and told Valerie’s father to sell it to him when the time came. It took decades but Tom, now 62, finally got the truck. Meanwhile, Valerie, now 57, saw a similar truck at a car show and decided to look for the Chevy from her childhood. Through Facebook she found Tom had it and was planning to turn it into a hot rod. “We met up with each other and found out we lived pretty parallel lives and immediately fell in love and got married,” she said. “It was very crazy.” They celebrated their one-year anniversary at the end of February. Once reconnected, they discovered both had recently gone through bad divorces and moved into new homes. Now married, they moved into Tom’s house in West Jordan, where he grew up. “It’s a true love story,” Valerie said. Recently though, that story hit a road block. Tom was born with polycystic kidney disease where numerous cysts grow in the kidneys which reduces function and leads to kidney failure. About 600,000 people in the US have PKD, according to the National Kidney Foundation. March is National Kidney Month. It wasn’t until about 20 years ago Tom found out he had the hereditary disease, and it was a few years ago on Thanksgiving his body took a downturn. Now his kidney function at level 7, out of 100. They are now in search of a kidney donor for the O blood type Tom has. Anybody can receive blood from O, but only O blood types can receive from each other. Last fall, the couple had a donor set up—a

young friend of Tom’s from their work as heavy equipment mechanics on large drill rigs in gold mines and gravel pits. The surgery was scheduled for November 2017, but they didn’t get that far. The young man, who Valerie described as “very health conscious,” found out he was diabetic shortly before the procedure. “(He) came to the house broken-hearted,” Valerie said. “I’m glad they found that,” Tom said. “If they donated and then found out he had a health issue (because of the donation), I couldn’t have lived with that.” The two are exploring all avenues before them. A Facebook page was put together called “Give me an O.” They are on the donor list at the University of Utah donor center and donors can submit online for “Thomas Densley.” Though Valerie is not a match for Tom, she is undergoing testing so they become a team. This is when the clinic looks for another pair where Valerie can donate her kidney while her counterpoint donates to Tom. “Just an extra something they will search for but sadly our team is rare as well and is difficult to match,” Valerie said. Looking for another donor has been difficult, Valerie said. She describes Tom just like his blood type, generously giving to everyone, but also not one to make public his health issues often disguising the pain he often suffers. Tom still works when he can saying he’ll work as long as his body allows. “I can be his advocate but it wears me down because I’m so emotionally attached,” she said. Tom said his wife’s been wonderful looking for donors. He added that testing to become a donor is a three- to four-month process paid for by his insurance. “In the long run, they get a hell of a physical examination to see if they have anything wrong,” Tom joked. The couple strives to identify the funny moments. Tom is unable to regulate his body temperature so he often feels cold. So cold he “could be in blankets sitting in front of the fire place with heat up to 78 degrees in the house and still be freezing,” Valerie said. She will come home to “what feels like a fire” and show Tom the butter melting on the kitchen counter. “This is proof that it’s too warm in here,” she’ll say. What’s harder to laugh about is how the disease affects his joints. For his body to get nutrients, it’s pulling from his bone supply causing him significant pain. This happens especially if overexerts himself. “The next day or two feels like somebody is beating me up with a baseball bat, every bone in the body hurts,” Tom said. “I can’t function, can’t sit or lay down—just uncomfortable and the lack of sleep is terrible.” He will often go weeks in between a decent night of sleep, which is considered 2-4 hours long. Medication possibilities are limited due to their harsh nature on body organs. “A lot of time,” Valerie said. “He just has to try his best to endure.” l

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South Jordan Middle students excel in Microsoft exams; two win state title

wo South Jordan Middle School ninth-graders are state champions of the recent Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams. SJMS ninth-graders in the computer technology/business office specialist class this past fall studied and prepared for the 50-minute exams in Word, PowerPoint and Excel 2013. Of those ninth-graders, SJMS students had a 97 percent pass rate, said career and technical education teacher Jody DeLand. “I had high expectations of my students, and they had them of themselves,” she said. “They worked hard every class right up until the bell rang. They’d come in before and after school and always be on task. They had the desire to learn.” Not only did the students pass and receive a certificate, but Laura Yeschick was crowned state champion of the Word 2013 exam and Avary Grimm of the PowerPoint 2013 exam. The two also have been invited to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, June 13–15 to compete nationally. “We got their scores immediately, so we knew they passed, but it wasn’t until I was contacted later that I knew we had state champions,” DeLand said. “Laura had a perfect score, but so did Whitney and Coleton, but she completed her exam faster, so she won the title.” Whitney Powell and Coleton Kehl took

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com second and third places, respectively. In addition to Avary, Paige Nelson earned top honors by placing third in PowerPoint, and Kelton Preece took third place in the Excel 2013 exam. Additionally, some students studied independently to take the Microsoft Office Specialist 2013 Master. They learned skills DeLand said she has yet to master and used their knowledge to help each other on practice tests. Three students — Whitney Powell, Natalie Aguilar and Annabel Lee — were named Word 2013 Experts and Microsoft Office Specialist 2013 Masters. The Microsoft Office national competition invites the top winners from both the fall and spring examination, DeLand said. “It’s not an all-expense trip, so students have to pay their own way,” she said, adding that if anyone wishes to support students, to please contact her at the school. “This is my second year teaching this subject South Jordan Middle School students excelled at the recent state Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams. at South Jordan Middle School, so I’ve never Pictured are (front row) Annabel Lee, Julia McHenry and Paige Nelson; (back row) Avary Grimm, Lauren Yeschick, Kelton Preece, Coleton Kehl and Natalie Aguilar. Student Whitney Powell is not pictured. had students who have been state champions (Jody DeLand/South Jordan Middle School) before,” she said. DeLand said the skills the students mastered their hiring criteria. Microsoft Office,” she said, adding that a recent will help them in the workforce. “They’re learning shortcuts on how to study showed people in the workforce who are According to the website of the test complete tasks, how to use formulas and certified may earn up to $16,000 more per year. administrators, Certiport, 91 percent of the functions in spreadsheets, and how to make “I come from a business world, so I know how hiring managers consider certification as part of themselves knowledgeable and proficient in important these certifications are.” l

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Eastlake Elementary seeks sponsors for its 5K, 1-mile run By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

Eastlake Elementary will host its annual community 5K and 1-mile run in May, as runners seen here finish last year’s event. (Angela Sharp)

ith a goal to fundraise for additional Chromebooks so more students can have access to technology, Eastlake Elementary will hold its annual 5K and 1-mile run in May.

“We’re looking for sponsors who want to support our students in the community,” said Angela Sharp, Eastlake School Community Council sponsorship chairwoman. Those sponsors would have a booth at the Eastlake Community 5K and 1-mile run on Monday, May 14, she said about the event that attracted about 300 runners in previous years. “We hope to continue to increase this number as we make it a tradition among our community,” Sharp said. “We have competitive runners as well as a lot of families who come out to run together.” Those who wish to run or walk in the event can register at www.runeastlake.com. Those wishing to make financial contribution can use the same link, she said. The website will have details about the registration process, routes — which starts at the school and continues through the community — and additional information. There will be food available for purchase as well as prizes for top winners. Students will receive a T-shirt, and if they fundraise enough to reach their technology goal,

they will earn a chance to choose an incentive for their principal, Suzie Williams, and teachers, Sharp said. “Last year, Principal Kyle Hansen kissed a pig, and the students got such a kick out of it,” she said. Principal Suzie Williams said there are about 1,045 students attending Eastlake Elementary. With portables added and the remodeling of some classrooms this past summer, the maximum capacity limit is 1,075. She said next year’s projected growth will bring them within 20 students of that number. Williams said that 30 Chromebooks and a cart would cost about $7,000. “If they could raise $7,000, I would be elated,” she said, adding that currently the school is at a 2:1 ratio of students to computers. Sharp said she hopes the community will be drawn to the 5K and 1-mile run. “We’re really hoping the community comes out to support our school,” she said. “We’ve been overcrowded, so this past summer, we have had to turn our computer lab into a classroom. We really could use some mobile labs of Chromebooks so our students can learn with the technology that’s needed today.” l

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Jordan Ridge Winter Olympic fun gives students bonding time with parents

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

t may look like sliding on paper plates or jumping from dot to dot, but in reality, the mothers and their sons were competing at Jordan Ridge’s Winter Olympics. “We love mother-son night,” said Rachel Hardy, who came with her sons, fifth-grader Noah and second-grader Jonah. “It’s great to be with my kids and their friends. We come every year, but having Olympic events is exciting.” While the luge — lying on scooters with the student’s mom pushing him or her around a course outlined with orange cones in the multi-purpose room — was a family favorite, skating was a bit trickier. “I kept falling off the paper plates,” Jonah said. The events, including the scooter luge course; speed skating on paper plates down the carpeted hall; ice skating by learning and practicing moves on the stage; and Frisbee curling in the multi-purpose room, were some highlights of the Feb. 1 event. Holly Humphrey, who attended with her third-grade son, AJ, said that it was fun to compete against one another. “We’ve done figure skating on the stage, the luge and speed skating so far, but the luge is a favorite,” she said, adding that she recalls the 2002 Olympics and has fond memories from when Salt Lake City hosted the games. Sixth-grader Nathan Mader moved from

Tennessee and had been attending the school for three weeks when he and his mother, Danielle, came to Jordan Ridge’s Winter Olympics. “This is fun, and it gives us a chance to get to know the school better,” she said. “We’re having some fun, like doing the slalom, where we had to jump from spot to spot down the hall. It’s challenging.” Other activities included Olympic training exercises, name that Olympic sport game, make a flag of a country, standing on a medal stand and taking a break for snacks at a hot chocolate bar. “This is a Jordan Ridge tradition,” said Parent-Teacher Association president Todd Hougaard about the event that attracts about 500 people to the school. “It’s a fun night that people love and come get involved in our school.” He said that the event also costs little, and many former students come to volunteer. Previous themes have included “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter” and comic con. Former Olympic speed skater gold medalist Derek Parra was expected to attend the Feb. 22 mother-daughter night. For Logan Sampson and her fifth-grade son, Sammy, it’s more than competing at curling or on the luge. “It’s a mother-son night away from our family,” she said. “Since the baby was born, I haven’t done as much with him, and I’ve missed him. He thrives on the time we have together.”l

Jordan Ridge second-grader Jonah Hardy tries out the luge course with the help of his mother, Rachel, in the school’s mother-son Olympic night. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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Construction continues along Mountain View Corridor

By Mariden Williams | mariden.w@mycityjournals.com For Mountain View Corridor, the pub- of the Mountain View Corridor, finished he Utah Department of Transportation’s current plans for the Mountain View lic transit component south of Old Bingham just a couple of months ago, connects I-15 Corridor feature more connections and Highway is already complete. “In order for to Redwood Road, and then picks up from interchanges at key roads and destina- us to go to Phase Two of the roadway, the Porter Rockwell Boulevard and extends all tions, and the incorporation of more public only remaining component is to connect the way to 4100 South. Another segment, which will connect Mountain View Corridor from 2100 North transit. “The way that this kind of works; [in Lehi] to Porter Rockwell Boulevard. State Route 73 to 2100 North in Lehi, is we’re calling it a balanced transportation Once we do that, we will, provided we have funded and due to be constructed this sumplan,” UDOT project director Joe Kammer- funding, start building interchanges along mer. “It will be similar configuration to er said to the Riverton City Council. “We Mountain View Corridor to the north. So, what is out there now—two lanes in each direction, a 12-foot-wide bicycle/pedestribuild roadway and trail, and then we build 12600 South, 13400 (South), and so on.” “Really what this means for Riverton, an trail and a center median,” said Kama transit component, so there’s three phases is hopefully an alleviation of some of the merer. of each of those.” Phase one of transit in Salt Lake congestion that travels east–west, espeAnother planned and funded piece, County, according to Kammerer, will be an cially with the [Highway] 201 connection from 4100 South up to State Route 201, express bus system. It will run along 5600 being made,” said Riverton Mayor Trent will be extended a little farther, out to CalWest, connect to Daybreak Parkway and Staggs. “The thought is that the traffic will ifornia Avenue. Salt Lake International Airport, and will just go down Mountain View Corridor, and “We expect that construction to begin continue into downtown Salt Lake. then connect to 2100 expressway to get about one year from now, and will last a “Once this is in place, we will build onto I-15, if they need to.” couple of years,” Kammerer said. Another those interchanges north of Old Bingham “At 5600 West, south of 201, so south segment, which will connect the roadway Highway up to Interstate 80,” said Kam- of 2100 south, we’re expecting those travel from 2100 North to Porter Rockwell, still merer. “So you can see that the transit com- volumes to go back to [what they were in needs to be funded. “When that piece is ponent is a very critical part of developing the] early 1980s, once we build the inter- connected, that will complete phase one of the roadway as well. Originally UDOT was change at Mountain View and 201,” said Mountain View Corridor, with the excepplanning to have a rail system, but now Kammerer. tion of the piece from California Avenue to we’ve changed it.” The most recently completed segment I-80.” l

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Elk Meadows students learn about Middle Eastern, Asian culture By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

hrough an assembly filled with music, dance and color, Elk Meadows Elementary students learned about Middle Eastern and Asian culture.

The Artistic Resource for Teachers and Students Inc. assembly, featuring Lloyd Miller and Katherine St. John, featured music on instruments students may not have been familiar with such as a hammer dulcimer and a zarb or tonbak drum, said Jordan School District’s Norman Emerson, who scheduled the program.

Elk Meadows students watch dances from around the world during the school’s art assembly. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

“They introduce unique instruments, rhythms, movement with their professional dancers and musicians,” he said. “It’s an engaging program with super colorful costumes, music and traditions. We’re hoping to expose our students to another culture through music and dance and give them an enriching experience.” The three dancers — Justine Sheedy-Krammer, Laura Taylor and Lisa Hoyt — met at the University of Utah and have gone on to become performers on their own dancing with Ballet West, Rose Wagner and others. Among the dances they showcased were a classical Persian dance, an Afghanistan folk dance, an Iranian dance and their finale, a dance from Uzbekistan with colorful costumes. “We love being able to share snippets of the dances so kids can make a connection to them,” Hoyt said. Sheedy-Krammer said through the program students’ interests may pique with the culture and information they present about the geography, history, music and culture. “They can come away knowing that the political boundaries don’t match the culture, so this is a chance for them to get to know some countries’ traditions,” she said. The program includes music, song and dance from Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran (Persia), Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Western China. St. John and Miller both have traveled the area, and he even lived in the region for a while. They met while she was studying Afghanistan dance at Brigham Young University, and he was studying Persian music at the University of Utah. “We decided to pool together to create a music and folk dance assembly for young audiences,” St. John said, adding that they have toured nationally for the past 25 years. St. John’s interest in the culture began when she was in fourth grade. Walking home from school, she found a bell from India. “It was interesting, and it made me wonder what goes on in the world,” she said, adding she still has that bell today. “We want students to see cultures from the world and get to know people

through music and song. We want them to see the dances of the Middle East and Asia and have a deeper understanding of the world around them.” As part of the assembly, some kindergarteners were invited to stage to play bells; selected students learned dances, and the student council learned to play a Turkish song with spoons. Sixth-grader Rhett Dawson, Olivia Kartchner and Morgan Evans said although they would be interested in learning how to play the spoons from their peers, the dance was what intrigued them. “I liked the dances and how it embraced the culture,” Rhett said. Olivia, who has had lessons in ballet, jazz and hip-hop, said she would be interested in learning the dances. “You could tell the dancers had ballet technique, but it would be fun to learn to dance in the super beautiful costumes,” she said. “I liked the music they played for the dancers. I didn’t know much about the instruments before.” Morgan said that it would be fun not only to learn about the dances but also the countries. “I don’t know much about where they came from — the countries, the costumes, their culture—but it would be cool to find out,” she said. Principal Aaron Ichimura said through the ARTS Inc. assembly, Elk Meadows students can appreciate a new variety of music and dance. “The students are gaining an exposure of their culture through the arts, and it may be piquing their interest to learn more,” he said. “When you look at our country, there is a mixing pot of society, and through understanding, we are more accepting of others around us.” The assembly also will be held at Falcon Ridge Elementary April 9. They performed earlier this school year at Columbia Elementary. Both schools are in West Jordan. l

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South Jordan resident wins Bronze Stevie Award for women in Business By Jennifer Gardiner | j.gardiner@mycityjournals.com

outh Jordan resident Kris Rudarmel, president and founder of Anchor Water Damage & Restoration, was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year category at the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. Rudarmel co-owns Anchor with her husband, Frank, of 34 years. They are pleased with the team they employ, past and present, that have helped them build their enterprise and continually reach for the summit of success. The Rudarmels love being involved in their community. Over the last several years, while networking to build Anchor and employing their staff, she has witnessed a multitude of women who struggle with low self-confidence and low self-worth. These were the exact things she struggled with for many years. Last year, she launched Raw Bliss Wonder. Rudarmel guides and supports women to rise from their muck, awaken and create their best life. Rudarmel speaks on ways to be unstoppable and also mentors women on being assertive and confident. These are the exact foundational principles that she used to transform her own business and personal life. “When I found out I had won the Stevie Bronze it was so surreal,” Rudarmel said. “I was so honored to be recognized alongside women from all over the world. I humbly and graciously accepted with a lump in my throat and moist eyes, as it took me back to our difficult but amazing journey.” Rudarmel said it was an incredible feeling of accomplishment to look back at all of their hard work and dedication of growing a

bootstrapped business. “I am so grateful for my partner/husband, our incredible team and our amazing clients,” Rudarmel said. “Without them, we wouldn’t have such a successful Enterprise.” Stevie Award winners were selected by more than 170 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process. Anchor Water Damage and Restoration, based in South Jordan, is a locally owned and family operated company, founded by the Rudarmels. Since 2005, this husband and wife team have diligently served individuals regarding flood or carpet issues as well as offered inspiration, encouragement and happiness to their clients in their time of distress. Anchor has been recognized with the multiple awards throughout the years including: ● 2016 Nationally Recognized as Best of the Best -2nd Runner Up “Women in Restoration” Remediation and Restoration Magazine ● 2016 Enterprise 7 Award: Woman Business Owner – Utah Enterprise Publication ● 2015 Best of State ● 2014 Best of State ● 2013 30 Women to Watch – Utah Business Magazine ● 2013 Outstanding Entrepreneur – Chamber West ● 2011 Woman Business Owner of the Year – NAWBO SLC ● 2009 Small Business of the Year – Chamber West Kris Rudarmel has also had the privilege to graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program in 2013 and the GE Capital Banking on Women program in 2012. The future goals of the Rudarmels are to share their experiences of embracing risk, practicing persistency, showing appreciation, staying positive and taking inspired action. More than 1,500 nominations from organizations of all sizes

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Paradigm freshman shows love to classmates on Valentine’s Day

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mong the 306 Paradigm High School girls and staff and faculty, there are some who may not know freshman Jordan Bourne, but she has a message for them anyway: They’re loved. As Valentine’s Day approached, Jordan was busy contacting area florists, asking for donations so each female student as well as the staff and faculty could receive a flower Feb. 14. “I want to see everyone else’s faces show happiness,” she said. “I want them to feel counted and have them know that someone loves them. It doesn’t matter if I don’t know them, I want them to know ‘I’m still looking out for you.’” The idea to make everyone feel cared for comes from Jordan’s past; she hasn’t always received that message on Valentine’s Day. “I never got anything, and it can feel lonely and depressing,” she said. “I don’t want to have anyone else feel left out. All girls need attention, so this is something that makes them feel included. My mom gives me things like stuffed animals, and that makes me feel good, so I want others to feel the same way.”

Jordan got the idea to give her classmates flowers from watching an old show on television. “They said, ‘thanks for giving everyone flowers on Valentine’s Day,’ and I thought, ‘I could do that at school,’” she said. “I haven’t done anything like this before, but I thought it was a good way for everyone to feel cared for.” Jordan, who has helped neighbors pack belongings when they move or helped paint someone’s house, said she likes helping others and would like to do more service projects in the future. If she finds more flowers than she needs, Jordan said she plans to pass them out randomly at the mall so others feel the love. But as of Feb. 7, she only had 75 of the 306 flowers lined up. Even so, she wasn’t discouraged. “I’ve had companies say no and hang up. I’m holding my head high and pressing forward,” she said. Florist shops who donated include Berrett’s Blossoms in Riverton, Miae’s Floral Design in West Jordan, Curly Willow in Riverton, Holiday Helper’s in Bluffdale and Red Mountain Wholesale Florist in Provo. Jordan said that her classmates

don’t tend to buy flowers. “They won’t do it,” she said. “Many of them don’t want to spend money. Some may take it the wrong way and wonder what happens if you don’t like the person back. This way, I’m showing them I care about them — everyone.” Jordan and her classmates planned to deliver the flowers on Feb. 14 around the school. She may add a brown tag tied to the flower with the person’s name and a message saying “You’re loved” or “We care about you” but not signed with her name. “The flower may be enough, but if I do add a tag, I want each message to be different so it feels special,” she said. The boys won’t be left out, Jordan said. “I asked them, and none of them cared about getting flowers, so I may give them candy kisses or something like that,” she said. Jordan, who plays violin in her school’s beginning orchestra and takes voice lessons, would like to create prosthetic animal legs as her future career. Last school year, she created a 3D image of a dog’s leg. She owns a dog and has ridden horses since she was 8. l

Paradigm High freshman Jordan Bourne collecting flowers to give to her classmates on Valentine’s day. (Photo/Leicha Manning)

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Students sing songs with powerful messages By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

Entertainer Steve James joins Jordan Ridge Elementary students in a community concert where students perform character education songs. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

hen Jordan Ridge students sang, “I’ll be nice; I’ll be kind; treat others right — made up my mind,” the audience of about 1,100 clapped right along. The message may be simple, but powerful, said South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey, who also serves as PTA Region 6 director. “Character education is an important part of education,” she said. “Steve and Lisa James’ songs teach about character to our Jordan Ridge students and reinforces the values that are so important for our kids.” Ramsey said the songs’ messages go deeper than the catchy tunes. “Kids now are growing up in a digital world, so others who feel they are anonymous are bullying online or our kids are comparing themselves to the best version of others and are being affected by social media. Steve and Lisa’s songs reinforce the value that everyone has value and respecting others and themselves is important,” she said, adding that she appreciates them sharing the messages within Jordan School District schools. Steve, who has been sharing the word through his children’s music series for more than a decade in Utah, came to present the community concert as part of his “Communities to the Rescue” concert model. It was sponsored by Jordan Education Foundation and hosted by Jordan Ridge Parent-Teacher Association. Steve, and his wife, Lisa, met with students at an assembly, then over the course of a month, teachers selected and taught each grade songs, which they performed with the singers Jan. 11 on Bingham High School’s stage. Between the songs, James would deliver messages. “Research shows that children do listen to their parents, so it gives time for the parents

to hear the messages of prevention from their children and see them perform,” Steve said. “It gathers the community together from community leaders to the actual kids to realize the importance of the messages in the songs.” The messages are motivational, sprinkled with comedy, he said. “The kids like to have fun, and we like to have fun, so it’s awesome community gathering,” Steve said. “Through the songs, students learn to be kind and respectful of one another, as well as say no to drugs, alcohol, violence and crime. The feedback from parents is positive. One mother came up and said that they listen to my music while in the car, so they’re reinforcing how to make good choices. Kids thank me for teaching them how to make good decisions, and they remember these songs.” Jordan Ridge PTA president Todd Hougaard can attest to that as he remembers songs such as “Be Nice, Be Kind” and “Buckle Up” from when he first learned it a decade ago. “I’ve known Steve and Lisa for 10 years and thought this would go hand-in-hand with our anti-bullying message, but in a positive way,” he said. The focus on anti-bullying is in response to a parent survey at the end of last school year that asked parents about concerns. Anti-bullying and internet safety were top issues, along with the statewide PTA concern on student suicide, he said. “As Steve goes through these songs at the assembly, he gives mini-lessons to the students, and the teachers explore and talk to students about deeper meanings,” Hougaard said. “The kids are so excited, and it provides a positive memory around an experience that will stick with them the rest of their lives.” l

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ard collectors have been gathering at Valley Fair, South Towne and Layton Hills malls sharing collecting stories and trading cards of their favorite players. “We have all kinds of people coming to these shows,” card show organizer David Avila said. “They complete sets and collect certain players. We like to think Valley Fair Mall is our home base, but we rotate to South Towne Mall and Layton Hills too.” Valley Fair Mall has hosted the show every other month for nearly five years. Avila said they have been great to work with. “We can allow collectors to put their hands on the card. We have as many as 20 dealers that come out,” Avila said. The card shows feature sport cards, but collectors can find non-sports cards, comics, collectible coins and At the sports memorabilia card shows at South Towne and Valley Fair malls memorabilia. you can find cards, autographs, game used jerseys and even collectible “Honestly, my husband money. (Greg James/City Journals) and I work full-time jobs and collecting is a side hobby,” assistant card es of cards. Many companies will authenshow organizer Missy Bates said. “He col- ticate an autograph to assure its realness. lected when he was young and I married Cards are also graded by condition. Evaluinto the hobby so to say. Now I help him ators will look at a card in four areas; centering, corners, edges and imperfections. and we buy and sell what we like.” A 1909 cigarette card of Honus Wag- A pristine condition card will generally be ner sold for more than 2.8 million dollars. valued higher than a card in poor condition. “We just bought this box for $430 last The price and rarity of his card is because he was against his picture being sold in cig- week it has six cards in it, but if I get a great arette packs. He did not allow production rookie (card) it can be a bonus,” Bates said. of his card; it is assumed that less than 100 “It had a Ezekiel Elliott card in it so it is a bonus.” cards exist. Overtime cards in Midvale (7620 S. Collecting sports cards and memorabilia was a booming business in the late Main St.) is the only card shop still open 1980s and early 1990s. The popularity in the Salt Lake Valley. Many dealers sell caused an overproduction of cards and their cards on the internet through eBay or pricing dropped dramatically. Many small Amazon. “We see older guys and mostly midcard shops closed like “Baseball Cards America” that was located in West Valley 20s,” Avila said. “Most kids nowadays don’t collect. I think kids remember playCity. More recently card companies have ers like Michael Jordan and stuff like that. produced more collectible cards and items. It would be great to get more kids interestCards with pieces of jerseys, equipment ed in this hobby. Getting people to come to and other valuable items can now be pur- our shows is important.” Past shows have included players signchased in certain collectors boxes. “I keep up with the times by getting ing autographs. The Salt Lake market has Mike Trout and the new guys, but I collect a Facebook group of local collectors and the vintage Yankees. I do not have a favor- dealers promoting card shows and local ite card, but my 61 Yankees cards are spe- sellers. The next card show is scheduled to be cial to me,” Avila said. In the late 1990s card companies start- held March 2-4 at Shops At South Towne ed randomly inserting autographs into box- (formerly South Towne Mall) in Sandy. l

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Say ‘top of the morning’ to some St. Patty’s Day plans

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ucky charms, green beer and pinching those not wearing clothes of an emerald shade. St. Patrick’s Day arrives on Saturday, March 17. For a holiday recognized by the aforementioned luck, alcohol and color, it may not always be clear what options are available in the Salt Lake Valley to celebrate the Irish holiday. Whether you are a single mom with two kids, recent college graduate or multiple decades into existence, here are some ideas to spend the day. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Put on by the Hibernian Society of Utah, the parade takes place in Salt Lake City going down 300 South from 500 East to the Gallivan Center. This marks the 40th anniversary of the parade that will start at 10 a.m. The parade after-party, known as the Siamsa (sheem-sa) will be held at the Gallivan Center. The Hibernian Society is a non-profit organization that aims to promote and preserve Irish history, culture and traditions in Utah. Irish pub If you’re looking for a traditional old-style Irish pub, then Murphy’s Bar and Grill at 160 South Main Street in Salt Lake City is the place. Salt Lake City also features Squatters, Gracie’s and MacCool’s Public House. No word yet if green beer will be on their March 17 menus. McDonald’s What? McDonald’s has nothing to do with

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teps to a healthier lifestyle begins by being preventative, said Medical Doctor Greg Bean. “Each year, I treat women trying to stay committed to difficult New Year’s resolutions like losing weight or cutting out sweets. As doctors, we always try to remind them of much easier and important ways to build a healthy lifestyle,” Bean said. Here are four tips for all women, regardless of age, to better and safely control their health. 1. See a gynecologist annually Seeing a gynecologist at least once per year is an essential component of women’s preventative health care. A gynecologist will be able to test for diseases including breast cancer, cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Women who are between the ages of 21 and 65 should check in with their gynecologist for a pap smear once every three years to screen for cervical cancer, according to Mayo Clinic. In addition, a gynecologist can prescribe birth control—which not only prevents unplanned pregnancy but can lower the risk of uterine and ovarian cancers—and help women plan to start a family. 2. Prioritize exercise Regular exercise is the best defense against osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, the leading cause of death among U.S.

women. It also boosts energy, improves mood, helps with weight control and promotes better sleep. Women should aim to complete a mix of cardio and strength training at least three to five days per week to fully reap its benefits. 3. Eat more natural, unprocessed foods Rather than obsessing over calorie intake, women should resolve to eat a range of whole foods including whole grains, vegetables, fruit and unprocessed meat, while staying away from added sugars. One Yale study compared a range of diets and found that “a diet of minimally processed foods, close to nature” was best for longevity and disease prevention. Eating real, whole foods proved more effective than other popular diets, including low-carb, low-fat, low-glycemic and Paleolithic diets. 4. Don’t count out mental health Mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to preventative care, particularly among women. Women are at a much higher risk for mental illness then men; one study found women are about 40 percent more likely to develop depression. Neglecting mental health care can lead to a number of complications, including high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, insomnia and chronic disease. If you suspect you might be struggling, your doctor can help you navigate solutions. Information courtesy Steward Hospitals l

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But what many locals don’t know is that over the last decade, NOAH’S has expanded nationwide and is now the largest event venue corporation in the country. NOAH’S was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in South Jordan. Every year more than 4,000 events are held at NOAH’S across the country. “The buildings are gorgeous and we are known for having the best customer service in the industry, but I think what really draws people in is our flexibility,” said NOAH’S Design Director, Bella McCorvey. One of the most unique things about NOAH’S is their open-vendor policy. Customers have the flexibility to bring in the vendors of their choice (including their caterer) to fit their budget and their tastes.

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Bingham girls basketball team claims third straight region crown By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

six straight league games. Defense was critical to the team’s success. In three of the six wins, Bingham held the opposition to less than 36 points. In fact, in amassing a 16-6 overall record this season, Bingham surrendered more than 60 points just four times and more than 50 points on only eight occasions. The Miners will head into postseason play with a big win fresh on their minds. The region-sealing win over American Fork displayed two things the team has excelled in all year long: defense and resilience. The Miners held American Fork to 33 percent shooting and put the game away with a 20-10 run in the fourth quarter. The 6A state tournament got underway Feb. 20 at Salt Lake Community College, where the entire tournament will be held. Bingham drew Region 3’s Sophomore Ameleya Angilau drives to the basket against Clearfield. (Photo/Pat McDonald) fourth-place team, Taylorsville, in hrice is nice for the Bingham girls bas- the first round. In the single-elimination ketball team, which recently completed tournament, the Miners would play on Feb. its regular season with a 66-49 victory over 22 with a win against Taylorsville. American Fork. The win, on Feb. 13, seOpponents have had fits with Bingham’s cured a Region 4 championship for the Lady Maggie McCord. The 5-foot-8-inch junior Miners. has averaged more than 17 points per game Bingham had won two consecutive this season. No one else has scored in double region titles, both in Region 3 of Class 5A. figures, but other contributors such as Ameleya This season, the Miners moved to the newly Angilau, Journey Tupea, Jaycie Lichtie and created Class 6A, and new opponents and Shanyce Makuei have been important cogs in surroundings did nothing to keep Bingham Bingham’s machine. All four have averaged from another top finish. more than five points an outing. The Miners finished the regular season When the Miners begin state tournament with a 7-1 league mark, one game in front action, they hope to improve on last of second-place Westlake, a team that gave season’s postseason where they lost in the Bingham its only region loss of the season. quarterfinals to Viewmont, 54-37. Bingham Westlake defeated Bingham handily, 59-40, hasn’t advanced past the quarterfinals since on Feb. 8. The Miners had won the earlier 2013 when it lost in the semifinals to Layton, meeting at home, 41-34, on Jan. 23. 41-38. The Lady Miners won their last state Prior to the loss, the Miners had won championship in 2007. l

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Moody and Christiansen capture state titles for Miner wrestling.

By Josh McFadden | josh@mycityjournals.com

tah Valley University was the site of one of the busiest two days of Utah high school sports, and the Bingham Miners were right in the thick of it. On Feb. 7 and 8, the Bingham wrestling team competed in the Class 6A state wrestling tournament against some of the top teams and individuals in the state. After numerous matches and some thrilling moments, the Miners claimed a top-five finish, placing fourth among 22 6A teams. The Miners finished with 166.5 points, seven points more than fifth-place Syracuse. Bingham was a good distance behind third-place Herriman, which ended up with an even 200 points. Pleasant Grove won the 6A crown with 283 points; Layton was second with 202.5 points. A handful of Miners competed in the two-day event, with Mason Christiansen capturing the title in the 170-pound division. Christiansen won his first-round quickly by fall in less than two minutes. He then won in the quarterfinals by technical fall and advanced from the semifinals to the finals by winning by fall in 2:56. In the championship round, Christiansen defeated Jeff Hardy of Fremont 14-2. In the 182-pound division, Cole Moody joined Christiansen as a state title winner. Moody had an excellent regular season, finishing with a record of 40-3. Moody was dominant at state, leaving no doubt he was the best in his weight class in Class 6A. Moody won all four of his state matches by fall, each in less than three minutes. In the finals, he pinned Jayden Burton of Syracuse to secure the victory in just 2:39. In addition to Bingham’s two first-place finishers, the Miners had three other wrestlers finish third at the state tournament. In the 106-pound weight class, Marco Herrera got to the semifinals with a pair of victories by fall. He lost in the semifinals to River

Wardle of Herriman but then won a pair of consolation matches, including a 3-1 decision in the third-place match. Kam Moss also won two matches before a semifinals loss sent him to the consolation bracket. He won 11-5 in the third-place match of the 132-pound division. His teammate Jaxon Wardle, a 145-pounder, also took third place. He had to compete his way through the consolation bracket by winning three matches after losing in the quarterfinals. His third-place match was a 6-1

victory. More Bingham wrestlers earned points for their squad. Hadley Young placed fifth in the 120-pound class. He lost his opening match but then reeled off three wins in a row before another loss put him in the fifth-place match. There, he defeated American Fork’s Hayden Wilson by fall in 1:02. In the 138-pound class, Payton Clark finished fourth after getting as far as the semifinals. Brevan Butterfield, at 195 pounds, also took fourth. l

Cole Moody wrestles in the state championship match where he emerged victorious. (Photo/Pat McDonald)

‘Authentic’ field trip allows middle school students to order lunch in Spanish

t Riverton’s Salsa Leedos, parent volunteer Donna Lucas eagerly awaited the arrival of Spanish II students from Elk Ridge Middle School. “My son Wyatt is so excited about coming and trying to order in Spanish,” she said. The field trip to the Mexican restaurant was an opportunity for students to practice their Spanish pronunciation and ability to ask questions, said their teacher, Brock Hampton. “It’s our first time coming here, but I’ve heard some other schools have had good experiences here with their students,” he said. “We’ve practiced how to order in Spanish, so this is a chance for them to try and see how they do.” On hand was owner Travis Bonino, general manager Jake Bright and manager Kandi Masters, along with other servers, some of whom were fluent in Spanish. “We like to make this fun and hope it will be a field trip they’ll remember for years,” Bright said. Bright said that for the field trip, they offered four entrée options: a bean and cheese burrito, a cheese enchilada combination, a chicken fajita burrito and a taco combination. He said the options were items kids may like as well as the staff could quickly make to get them back to school on time. When the students arrived, the restaurant

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com quickly filled with 63 students as well as a handful of chaperones. For student Kristy Tran, it was her first time eating at a Mexican restaurant. “I’ll be able to try some food from their culture at the same time as trying to order,” she said as she prepared to order the chicken fajita burrito. Sitting with her were classmates Zoie McMahon and Natalie Tapia. Both girls had Mexican origins, so their families eat Mexican food at home. Zoie had helped her mother make salsa, and Natalie’s family had piñatas at parties. Hampton said he tries to include cultural activities while teaching students. They’ve sampled fresh Peruvian salsa (and now can compare it to Mexican salsa, which he said most are made from roasted tomatoes); they make Guatemalan friendship bracelets; and they have a piñata at the end of the year. Often, he has guest speakers tell them about living or traveling abroad. “Our (curriculum) standards don’t tell us to have students study certain words, but I want them to be prepared for real-life experiences, so I try to have several authentic experiences,” he said. “We’re learning vocabulary about shopping now, but instead of taking 63 preteens shopping, I’m asking them to creating skits about it.” While Spanish I students learn about the

civilizations before Christopher Columbus, such as the Aztec, Mayas and Incas, his Spanish II students create models and dioramas of famous places, such as Angel Falls in Venezuela. “It’s a way for them to learn about the countries and the culture, not just repeating dialogue or conjugating verbs,” he said. Hampton said that 20 countries have Spanish as their official language, but more speak it.

“Each country may have some of their own vocabulary, but by studying Spanish, they’ll be able to communicate,” he said. While at the restaurant, Hampton wanted students to converse with the staff in hopes they would speak and then listen and understand what was being asked. “It’s amazing how well they’ve improved,” he said as students were finishing their meal. l

Riverton’s Salsa Leedos owner Travis Bonino serves food to Elk Ridge Middle School students after they ordered their meals in Spanish. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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Bingham High girls swim team finishes fourth at the state meet.

he South Davis Recreation Center in Bountiful was a wild place on Feb. 8 and 9. More than 70 schools from the Class 6A and Class 5A ranks converged upon the facility to take part in the state championship meet. Bingham’s boys and girls teams were part of the madness, and the teams made some good showings at the season’s-end meet. The Lady Miners placed fourth out of 17 Class 6A squads. The team earned 177 points in the two-day affair. Head coach Rachael Kamkamp was happy with how the girls performed at state. “State went really well,” she said. “We had a lot of good swims and best times. I was very pleased with how the swimmers did.” On the girls’ side, 11 swimmers qualified for state. Kamkamp highlighted the efforts of senior Lindsey Young, who placed fifth in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 500 free. Sophomore Brynna Thompson was busy during the meet. She was fifth in the 50 free and sixth in the 100 butterfly, arguably the most challenging stroke in swimming. Teammate Jenna Hodnett, a senior, wasn’t far behind in the 100 butterfly, finishing seventh. Another sophomore, Hallie Huber, took fourth place in the 100 backstroke. “All these ladies had great swims and scored lots of points for the team,” Kankamp said. “The girls 200 medley and 4x100 freestyle relay also performed well.” The 200 medley relay team was sixth with a time of 1:58.58. The 4x100 freestyle relay group ended up swimming the race in 3:50.96, good enough for fourth place. The boys team didn’t climb as high in the standings, but that didn’t mean there weren’t some solid individual showings. The boys placed 11th and took six swimmers to state.

Senior Landon Stalnaker set the school record in the 200 free with a time of 1:46.37. He placed fourth in that race and was fifth in the 500 free. Junior Sean Yraguen scored points for the Miners in the 50 free and 100 free. Kankamp singled out some of her other boys team swimmers as well. “Logan Johnson, junior, had a best time in the 200 free and a solid swim in the 500 free,” she said. “Patrick Taggart, senior, and Hunter Browning each had a best time in the 200 individual medley. The medley and 4x100 relays also had best times from region.” Though the boys team was a ways back compared with some other teams at state, Kankamp is taking a positive approach when looking at the season as a whole. She is satisfied with the development the boys and girls made during the season. “The season as a whole was a success,” she said. “Each swimmer has improved from where they started this year, and they all have improved from where they were last year. They put in the work and saw the benefits at the end of the season. The team met my expectations and more. They had some phenomenal swims at different points of the season. They swam their hearts out and made me a proud coach.” As is the case with any team, Kankamp must replace some important pieces to her team. However, she will welcome back some skilled athletes next season and hopes to continue to take steps forward in region and state action. “I think we should have a fairly good team next season,” she said. “We are losing some talent in the seniors, but this team can step up to the challenge and take their place next year. We will continue to improve.” l

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Bingham boys basketball avoid playoff miss

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hen a team wins back-to-back state championships, it has a big target on its back. The Bingham boys basketball team has been knocked down several times this season, but the team hopes to once again reach the state tournament, where just about anything is possible. The Miners had to replace several key players from the last two state championship teams. Bingham has struggled at times this year, but still finished third in the five-team Region 4 behind Pleasant Grove and region champion Lone Peak. It’s been a season of streaks for Bingham, who finished 1112. The Miners won four in a row between Dec. 29 and Jan. 12 but then lost its next four games. At 0-3 in league play on Jan. 26, it looked as though the Miners might be in trouble. But they won three of their next four contests to get back into playoff contention. Their only loss during this late-season stretch was a 76-59 defeat at the hands of region-leading Lone Peak on Feb. 6. On Feb. 9, the Miners ran past Westlake 61-44, avenging an earlier three-point loss to their Utah County neighbors. In the 17-point win, Bingham used a strong first quarter to get off to an 11-point lead. The Miners were never threatened after that. Bingham shot better than 50 percent from the field and held

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Westlake to just 14 of 35 shooting from the field. Dalton Miller and Brayden Cosper each had 12 points and five rebounds to lead the team. Derek Soffe contributed 11 points. The Miners’ defense also collected nine steals. Four nights later, Bingham took care of American Fork 5349. It was an identical score to the team’s earlier meeting on Jan. 26, only this time the Miners came out on top. Bingham was comfortably ahead 40-28 heading into the fourth quarter, but American Fork made things a little tense for the Miners by going on a 21-13 run in the final six minutes. Bingham held, though, to move up to third place in the region standings. Ryan Wood was the team’s leading scorer with 15 points, while Cosper added 14 points and four steals. Six other Miners got in the scoring column. Bingham might not have any superstars on its team, but it has enjoyed balanced scoring and several contributors. Wood is the leading scoring at 10 points per game. Ethan Langston averages 9.5 points an outing, and Miller chips in 8.7 points per game. Cosper isn’t far behind with an average of just under seven points a contest. He and Miller are the team’s leading rebounders. The Class 6A state tournament is set to begin Feb. 27 at Utah Valley University in Orem and at Weber State University in Ogden. l

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As a child, I went to see “Giselle” at Kingsbury Hall. The ballet is pretty grim. A disguised prince breaks the heart of a peasant girl who kills herself then becomes a ghost who has to dance the prince to death. Dancers are pretty melodramatic. For weeks after the ballet, I wore tutus that draped toward the floor and floated when I jumped. I channeled Giselle through my 7-year-old body. Picture a little girl evoking the devastation of betrayed love while falling on a sword that ends her life. I’m pretty sure I nailed it. When I was 12, I was finally able to go en pointe. That’s French for “Standing on the tips of your toes until your toe-knuckles bleed and you’re crippled for weeks, all for the sake of those beautiful satin slippers.” The purpose of pointe shoes is to give the illusion that ballerinas are weightless wisps, floating gracefully as swans or nymphs or any type of ethereal and doomed young women. In reality, learning to dance en pointe is similar to putting your toes in a vise, then running a marathon. But I didn’t give up. I continued to practice daily in the hope I’d channel Anna Pavlova, the acclaimed Russian bal-

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