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Show A-17 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, April 12-14, 2017 Putting Park City on the map Courtesy of Amy Hobbs Park City students (from left) William Hanley (Parley’s Park Elementary School), Sophie Goswick (Trailside Elementary School), Ben Sidlow (McPolin Elementary School), Will Smyth (Ecker Hill Middle School) and Zachary Hobbs (Jeremy Ranch Elementary School) qualified for the Utah competition of the National Geographic Bee, held March 31. They qualified for the competition by winning bees in their schools, then passing an online quiz. Continued From A-16 Bonanza Park plan Bonanza Park with new voices -- ones untainted by preconceived notions about the project. “We often see the same people showing up to meetings and Continued From A-16 Gratitude at Ecker debating the same issues,” she said. “What happens is we all kind of get caught up in our own perspectives and our own limited way of thinking. This really brings the benefit of something fresh and creative. After one session already, I am so convinced that seven weeks from now, our minds are going to be blown by these seventhgraders’ way of looking at our world.” Beyond simply sparking discussion, however, elements of the students’ plans could be included in what the development ultimately becomes. Mos- chetta said that would prove that engaged citizens -- even ones who aren’t old enough to drive -- can shape the future of their communities. “If viable ideas are presented, our collective hope is that the developers adopt some of them, and the city as well,” she said. “If there are ideas that are great but are not really feasible, given our current land management code, there’s an opportunity for the city and community to look at how we might change that going forward to make some of these better ideas viable.” should just be grateful for what I have,” he said. “There are kids out there who don’t have anything and who barely get food.” The project has also been illuminating for Jacobson, who has become even more grateful for the students who walk into her classroom each day. She hopes they continue the journals on their own after the school year ends and never forget the lessons the assignment has taught them. “I love it so much,” she said. “This is the best job I’ve ever had. But adding things like this to my day, and seeing 150 kids take something I’ve shown them and run with it has been amazing. It’s making them happier. They’re so excited to write in their journals every single day. It takes one minute of time and it really has made huge changes.” SALES | Post your best shots on Instagram with the hashtag: #ParkCityPics and we’ll put the best ones in The Park Record! RENTALS April 15th from 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m. Come celebrate with us! We will have some great discounts on our bikes and accessories. 10% off rental price for the weekend! Lollipuff’s Cotton Candy will be in the store from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and satisfy your sweet tooth and look at our new bikes! 1890 Bonanza Dr., #102 (located in Park City Plaza) • 435.649.6663 www.pedegopc.com • nicolle@pedegopc.com • “Like” us on |