ST. GEORGE — Mi'kel Wilson, a student at Dixie High School in St. George, has won $1,000 from AAA of Utah after winning an essay contest about the importance of safe driving. The contest was to memorialize the life of Katelyn Gabbitas, who was killed in a crash on a canyon road.
Cindy Gabbitas, mother of Katelyn, said in a statement that Wilson's essay was thorough and had a lot of research about teen crashes. "TheseThis facts and information in this winning essay really hit home in relation to Katelyn's crash," Gabbitas said.
Wilson will be honored with an award for her essay on Wednesday.
Story of Salt Lake airmen
I found that out last week. In search of a Memorial Day column, I wandered into Memory Grove (who said columnists can't grasp the obvious?) and as I walked by the various war monuments, I came upon the best-looking structure there: the Meditation Chapel, which might have been transplanted straight from Athens.
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As the 29th annual Primary Children's Miracle Network Telethon approaches, Chrissy Sperry said she is reminded of the many blessings in her life.
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