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Show March 272013 ... -- f;:- --TIMP A--- O G O S T IME S - 5 hW&rJ6lFtil. , .r,r,.n , 1ir.rr. ; Emergency Preparedness for Grovecrest Elementary ... "I !: i y,, fr'--i -J ! .... :.r-.,a,L,,- , v; i ; J 1 J by Marissa Moncayo On Friday, March 1, 2013 at 9 a.m., Wendy Robinson, with the aide of the Police Association, began the task of putting together hazard backpacks for Grovecrest Elementary School. Wendy Robinson had always loved Emergency Preparedness. Above that, she has two kids attending Grovecrest Elementary and one attending the Pleasant Grove Junior High. Because of recent incidents concerning schools and safety, she desired to make sure her kids were safe. Wendy began this quest by going through what the school already had for emergency situations and told us, "It was way overdue." When talking to the teachers, "Some didn't know where their backpack was or their emergency manila folder." Most of the old supplies in backpacks that they had for emergencies were dead or had issues. Nine out of 42 old emergency backpacks were empty. They were definitely not te or enough supplies. Some of the supplies they found even dated back to 1996! The Police Association answered Wendy's call for donations and help. Captain Mike Roberts said, "We donate time as much as we can, we want to donate .time.. Service projects... we are more than happy to do. Anything to make a difference." They not only helped out all morning, but donated water bottles, their time and money. Chief Mike Smith, also commented, "We love doing it. This brings us closer together. The Police Association helps the community." They have ' seen the worst situations that happen in our community. They know what's going on and love to be of service. "Things like this are awesome," he added. The volunteers put together 50 backpacks full of supplies, plus buckets in case of lockdowns. Each backpack held latex gloves, a utility knife, rubber bands, toilet paper, face masks, paper cord rope, water, gauze pads, black work gloves, bandaids, sandwich baggies, gallon baggies, craft sticks, wipes, headlamp with 3 AAA batteries, garbage bag, and duct tape. Although making leaps and bounds, they are still in need of emergency blankets, ice packs, bungee cords, backpacks with wheels and pull out handles, bright scarves or material to tie on the backpack, pamphlets instructions on current CPR guidelines, medicalsports tape, ace wraps, gauze pads, gauze bandageswraps, tool beltsholder for tools, and miscellaneous sizestypes of band aids. Anyone can donate to Grovecrest Elementary. Make checks payable to Grovecrest Elementary for the Emergency Backpack Project. Included in the backpacks are all new paperwork. Green cards to hold up if everything is okay and all children accounted for. A red card to hold up if anyone is missing, and a First Aid card if anyone needs medical aid immediately. Also included in this folder is an Emergency Crisis Card (list of people who can check out the child in an emergency), new Grovecrest Crisis Response Plan, updated class roll, faculty list, emergency check out form, Police Association volunteered to put together Emergency Preparedness backpacks for Grovecrest Elementary teachers incase oflockdown or situations where they have to keep students for extended periods of time. Photo courtesy of Marissa Moncayo emergency phone numbers, first . aid sheet, and an evacuation map including where the main gas lines are, water shut-off- s are, and the fan roomstunnel accesses. Wendy Robinson said, "I suggest for the future to have the backpack checked and updated as needed at the beginning of each year by the head of the Emergency Preparedness Leader. This is a great contribution to our schools and to .our community. " On Friday, March 22, 2013, they will be putting together more backpacks for Pleasant Grove Junior High School. They are always searching for more volunteers to help. If anyone has questions or would like to make donations, contact Wendy Robinson at It is a great opportunity to help out the community. Old Bell School Gets a New Director and New Direction by Geri Taylor The Old Bell School, or DUP museum as many call it, is a treasure trove of arti-facts and pictures of Pleas-ant Grove's pioneer past, but without the stories behind them, "it's just stuff to most visitors" says new director Laura Taylor. Her vision for getting the public, espe-cially children1, excited about the museum started when she became a docent under for-mer director. Beth Edvalson. Laura said she followed Beth around, listening to the many stories, and realized that's when it all comes to life. In an effort to get kids more involved, Laura espe-cially encourages Cub Scout groups and Activity Day girls to learn about those who set-tled this city. One of her excit-- F ing discoveries came when the i; keys were turned over to her and she opened the trapper's cabin and granary. Thinking they were just storage areas, Laura was elated to find great relics from the past that would complement what was in the museum. Plans for this summer in-clude a pioneer band during Strawberry Days and Heritage Days, ringing the bell, and mountain men to lend reality to the cabin and the tales of long ago. The future is also bright with possibilities like ghost stories around, Hallow-een, and a special Christmas opening. When people get to know their community, they are more likely to embrace it, and that's what Laura Tay-lor envisions for the Old Bell School . The museum is looking for people to fill this need for music and mountain men. For more information contact Laura Taylor at 801 836-414- 4. The Old Bell School, or DUP museum, is a treasure trove ofartifacts and pictures of Pleasant Grove 's pioneer past. Photo courtesy' of Calvin Walker . Do Yoy Wait For Water Gardens? i ! oI ,,,A.. I : L " : ; r"";'.T" . ..... ..... |