tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/local-lifeLocal Life | West Jordan Journal Educating | Entertaining | Informing2024-03-04T12:47:10-07:00urn:uuid:d0a11526-a4e9-4c78-b75c-f5344b582d1a2024-03-04T12:28:16-07:002024-03-04T12:47:10-07:00West Jordan woman’s book tackles the challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome 2024-03-04 12:28:15 -0700Peri KinderWendy Hooton wants her book to help families who are raising children with Down syndrome.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:11932fcd-47eb-4fcd-9fa5-afa803591ec82024-02-29T11:25:40-07:002024-02-29T12:31:23-07:00Top spellers to compete at the Greater Northern Utah Spelling Bee 2024-02-29 11:25:39 -0700Peri KinderThe Greater Northern Utah Spelling Bee will be held on Saturday, March 23 at Wasatch Jr. High.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:1f1db04f-b03c-4015-be64-947ea58dbf822024-02-09T16:04:39-07:002024-03-04T12:47:06-07:00Hundreds of Jordan District students in need receive shopping spree thanks to caring community2024-02-09 16:04:39 -0700Julie Slama“Often there are toy drives and Sub for Santas for little kids, but sometimes these middle school, high school kids are hard to shop for, so this is cool to let them come and have their own shopping experience.”
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:78895c5c-3e2f-41a8-af9b-94c6663fd69f2024-01-05T13:47:50-07:002024-02-09T16:18:07-07:00Be a Santa to a Senior program in West Jordan encourages companionship2024-01-05 13:47:49 -0700Linda Steele“The holidays can be hard for many older adults, especially those who may not have a companion to share them with,” Dave Parke said, owner of the Home Instead West Jordan office. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:81171ecb-eb3f-44f7-8b7b-210de73e23242023-11-30T12:51:15-07:002023-11-30T12:51:20-07:00West Jordan’s Tangee Sloan named Recorder of the Year2023-11-30 12:51:15 -0700Travis BartonThe 26-year city veteran has seen it all with her ‘can-do attitude,’ officials said.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:00ce4795-e525-484a-8939-357fd6d2d9622023-11-07T15:54:17-07:002023-11-30T13:16:54-07:00West Jordan resident selected as a Distinguished Leader by Utah Business2023-11-07 15:54:16 -0700Peri KinderWest Jordan resident Carlos Moreno received the Distinguished Leader Award from Utah Business for his work to bring in-state tuition to refugees and asylum seekers.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:a17e7ce5-c50d-4480-b491-233ffab358142023-10-09T15:49:38-06:002023-10-09T15:49:41-06:00The power of deep friendships: Nurturing connections and setting boundaries2023-10-09 15:49:37 -0600Holly CurbyRemember sitting in school and reciting things such as “Roses are red. Violets are blue. If friends were flowers, I’d pick you.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:c1a91931-9825-43ca-8217-b6ccff79b5fd2023-09-11T14:49:20-06:002023-09-11T14:49:24-06:00Pet therapy: A scratch behind the ears for humans2023-09-11 14:49:19 -0600Ella Joy Olsen Feel like you’re living a dog’s life? Maybe pet therapy can help.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:3c4097c1-7657-4700-bd47-c26f6d1cabc02023-09-11T14:01:32-06:002023-10-12T15:19:06-06:00Happy and healthy teens rely on Sources of Strength 2023-09-11 14:01:31 -0600Jet Burnham How many friends does a high school student need? The more, the better.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e9568324-c24f-474b-bf86-61f3cd5043b92023-08-10T10:56:02-06:002023-09-08T11:29:01-06:00Nourishing her community, one lasagna at a time2023-08-10 10:56:01 -0600Julie SlamaA Sandy woman is reaching out to offer lasagnas for those who could use one, for volunteers who want to generously make lasagnas or for those who just want to help spread the word about this act of kindness.
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