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Utah men bring supplies to Poland, help start daycare for Ukrainian refugees
2 Utah males are sharing their experience assisting Ukrainian females as well as youngsters evacuees leaving right into Poland.
Not just did they bring products as well as contributions from Utah, however they additionally discovered one-of-a-kind chances to aid—which job proceeds also after getting here back house.
Jared Turner as well as Josh Adams stated they started texting to and fro when the battle began in February, questioning just how they might aid.
Both long time pals started to study, as well as chose they wished to offer for on-the-ground job. Turner as well as Adams reserved airplane tickets to Poland, and afterwards generated a strategy.
“We began collecting products, networking, as well as points like that,” Adams stated. “Yet we decided to go type of on-the-spot, and afterwards we reached the, ‘This is what they desire, this is what they require,’” Adams stated.
Both initially satisfied each various other 25 years back as goal friends in Venezuela for the Church of Jesus Christ of Saints.
Adams as well as Turner started to develop one more type of goal journey as they collaborated once again—this time around, to offer individuals leaving their house nation with just luggage as well as garments on their backs.
As they connected with sources in Poland, Adams as well as Turner additionally started to fundraise at their work environments. Turner clarified that Amare Global, where he is chief executive officer, gathered contributions.
Adams is the Orem City Cops Division Principal. He suggested that police officers as well as their family members merged with each other contributions, as well as additionally wished to make certain Adams had something uplifting to offer the Ukrainian individuals.
Youngsters as well as team member made cards loaded with well yearns for Adams to give out, he clarified.
Following came getting products to offer Poland. Turner stated that Scheel’s provided a price cut, as well as with the contributions, they bought clinical as well as emergency situation products like emergency situation coverings, LifeStraws, as well as hammocks.
They defined just how they each loaded 3 luggage to the border as well as flew out.
For the following 8 days, they concentrated their initiatives on assisting at the Poland-Ukraine boundary, in addition to at train terminals.
“We’d most likely to a train terminal, we’d ask what the demands were, aid where we could,” Turner stated. “[We’d] provide several of these products, cash money, the products we brought from Utah.”
They each spoke about conference resistant, bold females as well as youngsters that needed to leave the males behind as well as begin again.
Turner stated he’d see children in the train terminal relaxing with their moms as well as grannies, recognizing they didn’t recognize where they were going.
For Adams, he stated most of the females didn’t desire cash money contributions—they wished to concentrate on discovering a work.
Their combating spirit, he stated, is what left an enduring impact on him.
“Simply this mindset of, they’re a really solid, independent, terrific individuals,” Adams shared. “I was so urged by their mindset that, right here they are needing to leave their homeland, their residences, as well as whatever else– as well as they’re like, ‘I’m seeking job. I’m seeking freedom. I’m wanting to continue.’”
The duo occurred to fulfill a Ukrainian female that had a service in Ukraine that she left which marketed youngsters’s products.
This female, they clarified, wished to open up a function facility as well as childcare for evacuees in Warsaw to make sure that the females would certainly have child care while they operated at their brand-new work.
Adams as well as Turner defined utilizing their contributions to aid start the facility as well as get products like providers, pacifiers, as well as formula.
“Currently we’re currently speaking about, ‘Okay, well allow’s begin chatting right into May as well as June regarding just how we can remain to sustain this, as long as there’s a demand. Exactly how can we make this last?’” Adams stated.
The job assisting that childcare facility, they suggested, will certainly proceed. Turner stated he additionally sustains Globe Central Cooking area, which was established in Poland to supply food.
Amare Global, he included, began a round-up program where individuals getting items can round the cost up as well as give away to companies assisting in Poland.
Throughout their journey, they had the opportunity to check out Auschwitz, as well as stated the mournful experience while thinking about what was unraveling simply 2 hrs away.
It included a much deeper tone as well as indicating to the altruistic journey.
“Originating from the boundary to Auschwitz was practically frustrating, mentally, to believe that those wrongs were occurring simply throughout the boundary– which we hadn’t found out to be much better as individuals,” Turner showed.
While they brought much-needed products as well as aid to Poland, both restored an also higher objective as well as message for Utahns.
“We need to keep in mind the suffering of individuals as well as focus on it, not obtain numb to it,” Turner stated, including, “as well as proceed supporting for evacuees as well as for this dispute to finish.”
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No. 10 Utah vs. Arizona: How to Watch, Game Time and TV
In a highly anticipated Week 5 college football matchup, the Arizona Wildcats will take on the No. 10 Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
The Utes enter the game as 12.5-point favorites, riding momentum from a narrow 22-19 win over Oklahoma State in Week 4. Utah’s mobile quarterback Isaac Wilson and their powerful running game, led by Micah Bernard, are expected to dominate against an Arizona defense that has struggled against mobile quarterbacks. The Utes are projected to surpass 200 yards on the ground, and their offensive prowess should lead to multiple touchdowns, possibly five or more, as they aim for a decisive win.
This game carries a particular sense of revenge for Utah, as Arizona not only defeated them last season, but also ran up the score with a controversial touchdown in the final seconds of the game. The Utes are a proud team, and that bitter memory will likely fuel their desire to overpower the Wildcats on their home turf.
Arizona, coming off a 31-7 loss to Kansas State in Week 3, had a bye week to recover. Freshman quarterback Noah Fifita has shown potential, while wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has been a standout player with NFL potential. However, Arizona’s offensive line has underperformed, which could be a significant issue against Utah’s deeper and stronger roster.
Utah’s Brant Kuithe throws shade at OSU fans after big win: “It wasn’t loud at all”
With the Utes holding a 26-20-2 advantage in the all-time series, and the over/under set at 50.5 points, fans are expecting an exciting game where Utah looks poised to bounce back and assert dominance over Arizona.
Saturday, Sept 28
No. 10 Utah vs. Arizona
Kickoff: 10:15 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN (Available on FuboTV)
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Utah County leaders pitch 48% tax hike to residents at open house
PROVO — Utah County wants to raise taxes by 48%, and leaders are trying to show taxpayers exactly where that money would go.
At an open house in Provo Thursday evening, representatives from various county services shared with residents what the property tax increase – which amounts to about $8 a month on a typical home – would pay for.
“Primary public safety,” said Ezra Nair, Utah County administrator. “The county is very fortunate to be super lean on our services. We only try to provide what’s absolutely necessary.”
Heather Harmon, who lives in Payson, attended the open house “to learn and see where it’s going to go.”
Speaking with county officials, she said, gave her a pretty good idea.
“There’s a lot of people who aren’t me that need help and can’t afford it,” Harmon said, “and I guess it’s not so bad to give a little extra.”
Nair said Utah County is operating with a budget deficit, and the tax increase would close that and pay for critical services.
But the proposal isn’t popular with several residents. Dozens spoke against it at a hearing last month. Plus, the county recently raised salaries for elected officials and hired some new administrative staff.
“We try not to be the highest-paid county for any particular position,” Nair said.
Nair said the county’s costs are going up. Harmon said she understands that, even though paying more taxes isn’t easy.
“I think it’s probably hard for everybody,” she said.
County officials said the tax increase proposal is not set in stone, and they are working it out. They plan to hold another public hearing in October before adopting a final budget before the end of the year.
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No. 10 Utah seeks to avenge loss in rematch with fellow Big 12 newcomer Arizona
Arizona (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) at No. 10 Utah (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Utah by 12 1/2.
Series record: Utah 26-20-2.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Following a bye week, Arizona officially opens Big 12 play against fellow league newcomer Utah. The Wildcats routed the Utes 42-18 a year ago to snap a six-game losing streak in the series. Utah looked impressive in a 22-19 win over Oklahoma State and is eager to dish out revenge. Arizona could use an upset win to resolve questions about its offense following a 31-7 loss to Kansas State two weeks earlier.
KEY MATCHUP
Can Arizona’s front seven stop Utah’s resurgent rushing attack? The Utes piled up a season-high 249 yards on the ground against Oklahoma State. Micah Bernard led the way with a career-best 182 yards on a career-high 25 carries. The Wildcats have allowed 222.5 rushing yards per game against FBS opponents this season.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Arizona: Moving the chains against Utah will come down to how much Tetairoa McMillan is involved in the offense. McMillan tallied 116 yards and a touchdown on eight catches versus the Utes a year ago. He has nine career games with 100 or more receiving yards and leads the Big 12 with 151.0 receiving yards per game.
Utah: Will Bernard make it four in a row? Bernard is the first Utah running back since Ty Jordan in 2020 to put up three straight 100-yard rushing games after having just two 100-games in his career entering the season. He leads the Big 12 with 456 total rushing yards while averaging 6.9 yards per carry.
FACTS & FIGURES
Utah leads the Big 12 with 3.0 sacks per game. Utes defensive end Van Fillinger tops the league with 5.5 sacks through four games. … Arizona QB Noah Fifita needs three touchdown passes to pass Matt Scott for 12th place in the school’s career passing touchdowns list. … Utah leads the Big 12 and ranks fourth nationally in time of possession (36:21). … Arizona’s last road win against Utah came in 2014. … Utah is one of three Big 12 teams – along with UCF and Kansas State – rushing for at least 200 yards per game while holding opponents under 100. The Utes average 206.3 rushing yards and allow 93.8 yards on the ground per contest.
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