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Show A-12 GH_BestofState2016_ParkRecord_PRESSREADY.pdf 1 8/2/16 New tech, better experience Experience the finest European dining in Utah. By SARAH DRINKWINE 2016 B EST OF STATE WINNER FINE DINING — EUROPEAN OPEN WED - SUN 5:30 - 9PM SILVER LAKE VILLAGE DEER VALLEY RESORT GOLDENERHIRSCHINN.COM 435.649.7770 Wed/Thurs/Fri, August 31-September 2, 2016 The Park Record 10:03 PM Record Courier MINDEN, Nev. – Douglas High School welding and automotive students have been able to learn more effectively with state of the art technology over the last two years. The high school received a $60,000 grant from the Berger North Foundation, which the welding and automotive departments split between each other to give the students greater hands on experience and knowledge in the trades. Berger North Foundation is a Nevada Charitable Trust operating to support established charitable organizations such as healthcare, social services, and education. It was established in 2013 as a non-operating private foundation in Minden. Cade Baligad, the automotive teacher at Douglas used his share of the grant to purchase state of the line vehicles for the students to work on such as a 2015 Ford Focus. “The kids are really fired up about it,” said Baligad, himself a Douglas graduate. “How often do high school students get to BRAD COMAN/RECORD COURIER Seniors Gustavo Martinez and Jacob Goff use a vertical band saw Friday morning in Jared Hyatt’s welding class at DHS that was purchased with grant money from the Berger North Foundation. work on state of the art technology that’s out there right now? We wanted to give them a greater experience.” The results have been worth it. According to Baligad, 100 percent of third year auto students passed the state end of program exam in spring. The students received a completion IN PRINT ONLINE MO B I L E The t rk City ,U Pa PARK RECORD PAR 649-9014 SERVING SUMMIT COUNTY SINCE photo by Pat McDowell Skier - Adolph Imboden from park record circa 1977 1880 BRAD COMAN/RECORD COURIER Senior Gustavo Martinez cuts aluminum on a vertical band saw at Douglas High School Friday morning. diploma and state certification in the field. “To me, that’s huge,” said Baligad. “How often does that happen, where 100 percent of the students pass? These kids will now be able to go straight out and get a good job in automotive and actually know what they’re doing when they get there.” In the welding department, Jared Hyatt said they’ve been using their grant to purchase consumable equipment and some layout and forming equipment. “This grant has really helped us out a lot,” said Hyatt. “We had a lot of vintage equipment that was a little scary to use and now we’re able to replace them and use better quality equipment.” Hyatt said the welding department uses a lot of electricity and metals, at least 60 pounds a year. The grant has also helped them pay for those costs. Both teachers said having updated equipment and state of the art technology for the kids to learn on has been beneficial in many ways. “I think it has a lot to do with being able to have these hands on experiences with the modern technology,” said Baligad. “This is what they will be working on outside of high school, so it is important that they learn on them now.” Helping Utah Home Since 1977 VISIT US TODAY 2,633 – 5,001 Sq. Ft. • 3 – 7 Bedrooms Multiple options available to make your home Better by Design Featuring seven distinctive floor plans, East Creek Ranch’s collection of “flexible” options and designer amenities make it easy to create the perfect home for your unique lifestyle. Discover why East Creek Ranch is Better By Design today! Woodside Homes reserves the right to change floor plans, elevations, prices, included features/ specifications, availability, and maps without notice. Please see sales professional for details. 07/2016 397 Valley Drive, Park City, UT 84098 Chelise.Monson@woodsidehomes.com (435) 565-1576 WoodsideHomes.com/Utah |