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Show Volume XXX Issue X The Ogden Valley News Page 13 August 1, 2023 Monica Davis Named to Spring 2023 Dean’s List Monica Davis of Eden, Utah was named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at the University of Dallas for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Davis is a Senior English major. Undergraduate students at the University of Dallas must complete two years of fundamental coursework in the humanMonica Davis ities, sciences, politics, mathematics, and fine arts. Students must also complete coursework in Ancient Greek, French, German, Italian, Latin, or Spanish. About the University - The University of Dallas is a nationally recognized Catholic liberal arts university with campuses in Irving, Texas and Rome, Italy. Known for the academic rigor of its undergraduate Core Curriculum, rooted in the great works of Western civilization and the Catholic intellectual tradition, UD offers flexible graduate degrees in business, liberal arts, and ministry. For more information, visit udallas.edu. Monica is the daughter of Terry and Clare Davis of Liberty. A Message from the Weber CTC Youth Council At the end of June, the Weber Communities That Care (CTC) Youth Council attended the Utah Youth Prevention Summit in Bryce Canyon National Park. In between sessions, our group spent a lot of time hiking around in the beautiful red rocks of Southern Utah. We saw many stunning things while we were there, but the pictured tree really stuck out to our youth council members because it exemplified a lot of the lessons, they learned about at the prevention summit. During the training, a lot of time was spent discussing and learning about the topic of resilience. The youth council presidency has the following message they would like to share with their community. “Resilience is being able to withstand challenging conditions and bouncing back. When a testing situation comes into our life, it is important to continue on and learn from it. Life will never not be about learning. Where we are is where we are meant to be. Just like the tree in the picture, we can all grow through hard things.” The adult members of the Weber CTC are continually inspired by the members of the Weber CTC Youth Council. Their passion for helping their peers and improving their communities is so motivating. We hope you will read this message they wrote for you and remember that you can do hard things. Make sure to check out Weber CTC Youth Council on social media @weberctcyouthcouncil. WSU Launches Educational Lifestyle Camp for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Weber State University’s free REACH Weber program is providing youth with Type 1 diabetes guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle through its recreational events. REACH Weber, which stands for Recreate, Educate, Advocate and Climb Higher, was brought to Weber State in early 2023 by Eddie Hill, associate professor and REACH program director. The camps combine fun activities with education on Type 1 diabetes for youth and their families. The first event, Family Diabetes Day camp, was hosted in April. “When I brought the program to Weber State, there was huge support for it because of the need for a year-round program,” Hill said. “There are only about three or four other programs in the country that offer services year-round for youth with T1D, so we’re one of the few.” Due to the high demand, the Tween-Teen camp this August is already full. However, beginning in September, REACH Weber plans to host monthly day camps on Saturdays throughout the year, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Swenson Gym on WSU’s Ogden campus. They also plan to host Family Diabetes Day camps in the fall and spring. Free lunch and snacks are provided at each event. All camps include activities such as diabetes education, rock climbing, mountain biking, swimming, and hiking to help youth learn to effectively manage their blood sugar. Youth are also taught ways to manage diabetes through stress management and self-care. The program is run by faculty, staff and student volunteers in the Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education. REACH Weber program staff use the Electronic Medical Record system, Camp Views, for camper registration and blood glucose monitoring. Collecting this biometric data while at camp helps to provide efficacy for these programs. “Through our camps, we’re hoping they’ll realize that going out and exercising or being physically active will help them effectively manage their blood sugar,” Hill said. “Overall, it’s a pretty active camp, but there’s also some downtime where they can socialize and connect with others who also have diabetes.” Hill said the program is also a servicelearning opportunity for WSU students in his Outdoor & Community Recreation Education courses to help discover the impacts recreational activities can have on youth with Type 1 diabetes. These camps provide students more experience working with youth and the opportunity to present findings from program evaluations at national conferences and publish their findings, Hill said. “It’s exciting to see their findings support the impact that recreation can make on health and wellness for our communities,” he said. All events are free to attend thanks to support from the Lions Club International Foundation, Lions Club Multiple District 28, Alan & Jeanne Hall Endowment for Community Outreach, local healthcare providers and WSU. Those interested can visit the REACH Weberwebsite or email eddiehill@weber.edu for more information and to register for upcoming camps. Extraordinary Youth Achievements Recognized by Congress at the 2023 Gold Medal Summit in Washington, D.C. who had earned the esteemed Congressional Isabelle Wolchek of Huntsville was recently Recognized at this year’s Congressional Award Gold Medal Summit held in Washington D.C. She is shown at far right with other students from across the nation who were also honored. At the end of June, Isabelle Wolchek of Huntsville was recognized in Washington D.C. at the U.S. Capitol for her achievements in Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/ Exploration during the 2023 Congressional Award Gold Medal Summit. Isabelle also earned a STEM Star in conjunction with their Gold Medal. Isabelle commented, “Through earning my Congressional Award Gold Medal, I learned the importance and the benefits of creating longterm goals. I learned how important it is to do community service and the many ways people can get involved. I enjoyed doing conservation projects, working on improving my mathematical skills, learning about a different culture, and developing my technique and times in competitive swimming. By achieving my goals, I learned the importance of time management and organization.” The 2023 Gold Medal Summit, hosted by The Congressional Award Foundation, concluded with great success in Washington, D.C. from June 20 to June 22, 2023. This prestigious event brought together exceptional young individuals Award Gold Medal, showcasing their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to community service. The Congressional Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress upon youth, recognizing the remarkable initiative, service, and achievement as demonstrated by the exceptional winning medalists. As the first in-person Gold Medal celebration since 2019, The 2023 Gold Medal Summit served as a platform to celebrate their efforts and inspire the next generation of leaders. During the event, Gold Medalists had the unique opportunity to meet and engage with Members of Congress, fostering a deeper understanding and connection between these exceptional youth leaders and their elected representatives. Over 100 individual meetings with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate took place, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and enabling participants to discuss important issues and share their personal experiences. A notable highlight of the Summit was the lineup of dynamic panel discussions on key topics. In collaboration with the Congressional Award’s STEM Stars initiative partner, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, the “STEM Education” panel focused on promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. The “Service & Advocacy” panel highlighted the significance of community service and advocacy efforts in driving positive change. The “Women Empowerment” panel explored the role of women leaders in society and emphasized the importance of gender equality. Lastly, the “Pathway to Career” panel provided insights and guidance on building successful careers and pursuing meaningful professional pathways. Isabelle, a student at DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts, is the daughter of Rachel Torres and Andrew Wolchek. Twenty Years Ago: Former Eden Man Faces Multiple Legal Charges By Shanna Francis An August 12, 2003 date has been set in Second District Court for a decision for a preliminary hearing for Randall (Randy) Whetton, formerly of Eden, who has 1 federal and 28 civil cases pending against him. According to court personnel, there are 31 felony fraud charges listed against Whetton under one case alone. Whetton was booked into the Weber County Jail on July 22, 2003 after returning to Utah from California where he was living. A warrant for his arrest was filed June 18. Judge Hadley had set bail for Whetton at $200,000 cash. Whetton entered into negotiations with Ski Associates for the purchase of Nordic Valley Ski resort over a year ago, and ran the resort for one winter season. An article in The StandardExaminer on July 24 stated that Whetton failed to pay the nearly $1 million he owned employees and for various bills, including failure to pay a contractor $613,818 for development work. St. Joseph Catholic High School Test Scores are IN! Our Composite ACT score is 25.5. Five points higher than State and National composite scores! WE ARE JAYHAWK PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS! We have added 5 new courses and 2 new clubs this year: • • • • • • Computer Programming and Coding Engineering Principles ACT Prep Sports Medicine AP Environmental Science In addition, we are adding a robotics club and HOSA Health Occupations Students of America We are excited to share our campus with you. www.stjosephutah.org 801-394-1515 |