Teen gets robotic arm four years after being shot in Utah
March 16, 2021
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LOGAN, Utah (AP) Four years after two classmates shot her in the head and left her for dead in a canal in Utah, Deserae Turner received a robotic arm to help in her recovery, the family said.
Turner, 18, expressed excitement over gaining more independence since 2017 when two classmates lured her into a canal and shot her, blinding her left eye and paralyzing her left arm, KSL-TV reported.
Turner has undergone more than a dozen procedures since the shooting, including 10 brain surgeries, and is continuing physical therapy.
“I’m like, ‘I’m an adult, guys, ” she said. “Look at me! I’m doing so good!’”
Editorâs note:
As many Herald Journal readers may already know, long-time community columnist Jay Monson died in late February at age 82. His family wrote this farewell to run in Jayâs regular spot on the opinion page.
Over the last decade, our father and grandfather, Jay Monson, has made his love for Cache Valley one of the prominent themes the personal columns he wrote for Herald Journal. We, his children and grandchildren, wish to express to you, his loyal readers and faithful audience, our appreciation for making Cache Valley the great place that it is â thank you.
Although his âdear old Magnaâ always held a special place in his heart, Cache Valley was home. He first came to Logan to attend Utah State (then the USAC) in 1956. He had opportunities to live all over the world, but in 1969, he chose to make Cache Valley his permanent home. Dad said, âWe have made Logan our home for most of our lives, and there is no place weâd rather be than Loga
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When Sarah walked into a Logan homeless shelter five months ago, she had no home, had lost custody of her children, and was addicted to meth.
Key points:
Logan homeless shelter Sheltered By Grace has no government funding
Client Sarah says she now has a safe place to live while recovering from drug addiction
The shelter is now offering a safe place for men suffering from domestic violence
Months later Sarah is, in her own words, flourishing , with the support she needs to recover and rebuild herself and her future.