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1 month ago | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
A few years ago, Barbara Ingebrigsten’s adult daughter, Heidi, was hiking near the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon when she spotted three chicks abandoned in a plastic container near the trailhead. Heidi brought them to her Sandy home, and after struggling to find anyone willing to raise them, she built a chicken coop. Together with her mother, they began raising the hens. “We didn’t set out to do this, but we’ve loved the fresh eggs which have more Omega-3,” Ingebrigsten said.
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1 month ago | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
Every year, just around Mother’s Day, Entrada High School hosts a plant sale, offering a wide variety of plants “dirt cheap.”Patrons can find packs of Roma, cheery, and large tomatoes, as well as sweet and hot peppers, often selling for just a few dollars. There are also herbs like basil, parsley, oregano, rosemary, and others, along with geraniums and coleus.
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1 month ago | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
These students were among the 3,000 girls from ninth to 12th grade who attended SheTech Explorer Day, an event designed to introduce girls to the world of technology in a fun, engaging atmosphere. During the event, they had the opportunity to meet STEM role models and discover a wide array of opportunities in the field.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
wvcjournal.com | Julie Slama
After the curtain fell on Hunter High’s production of “Moana Jr.,” the hallways buzzed with excitement. Parents beamed with pride, classmates shared hugs, and friends and family snapped photos. Amid the celebration, one actor quietly sat with his father, away from the noise. This was no ordinary cast. The production featured a unified ensemble, where students of all abilities worked together, supporting each other with lines, music, and stage positioning in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
Nearly half of the people worldwide set a New Year’s resolution to improve their health. A 2024 Forbes survey reveals 23% of U.S. participants fail in the first week and 43% drop out by February. This trend is something Steve Espinosa, a nationally certified personal trainer at VASA's Draper gym, sees firsthand when the gym sees a spike in attendance during January and February, only to taper by March.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
Murray High parent Kim Domiguez used to watch other mothers taxi their kids from one practice to another. Then, while her oldest, Braedon, was in high school, Special Olympics introduced unified sports and Murray High was one of the first Utah schools to jump on board. Coed soccer and basketball were the first sports, now track and field, swimming and e-sports are options at the high school.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
As part of their investigations, Utah Highway Patrol troopers and other law enforcement officers may use drones as one of their tools to have measurable data to determine what exactly happened in an accident. They maintain it’s a cost-effective and safer way to resume the traffic flow. “When we’re doing a scene, these drones are more accurate,” UHP trooper Devan Biggs said.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
wvcjournal.com | Julie Slama
There are 86,400 seconds in one day. But somehow, Ben Horsley can fit more into a single day than most people. That was before he was appointed Granite School District superintendent on July 9. He replaced former Supt. Rich Nye who was named senior education adviser in Gov. Spencer Cox’s administration. Horsley has worked 15 years with Granite District, including becoming the first chief of staff, serving to Nye the past three years.
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May 6, 2024 | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
In 2021, she penned “The Art of the A: A Guide to Earning Straight A’s in Middle and High School Without Sacrificing Your Social Life, Sleep Schedule, or Sanity.” It was shortly before she graduated from Alta High School herself. It was her second book she had written. Emily Erickson, now a University of Utah student, has teamed up with Mel Torrefranca, who authored novels, “Leaving Wishville” and “Capsule” in high school.
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May 6, 2024 | 
valleyjournals.com | Julie Slama
Thousands of students will be graduating at the end of this month and each school will conduct their graduation ceremony with unique traditions, awards, celebrations and themes. Students will be the main speakers at Providence Hall High School’s graduation ceremony. The student body president, two valedictorians and two other students will share their thoughts and wisdom with their peers. “We really make it kid focused, so adults don't speak more than three minutes,” Principal Melissa McPhail said.
