The City Journal | Sept. 13, 2024

FUTURE FIREFIGHTER

South Davis Metro Firefighter Brandon Grzyb helps 2-year-old Jane Bertola squirt the firehose at a Fire Week event at Station 81. Jane’s mother Sarah and 6-year-old sister Rosie coax her to take a hold of the hose.

WEST BOUNTIFUL—Every 40 seconds someone is lost to suicide. A mother who almost lost her daughter started the Promise2Live campaign to challenge people to make the commitment to live.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

After her daughter attempted suicide twice, Brandy Vega knew she had to do something. She started Promise2live a campaign that challenges people who are

contemplating suicide to make a promise ahead of time that they will reach out to a friend, family member or other trusted resources.

“I almost lost my child to suicide when she was 12,” said Vega. “We didn’t talk about it because of the shame and stigma. When she tried again at 14 and I knew that I couldn’t do the same thing and expect a different result so I launched the campaign.”

September is Suicide Awareness Month and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. “Every 40 seconds we lose

James Earl Jones dead at 93 Star of stage and screen and known for his rich, deep voice, James Earl Jones passed away Sept. 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Jones overcame a stutter and became an extremely talented performer in both live-action theater as well as television and film. Jones was most well-known perhaps for his roles in “Star Wars” as the voice of Darth Vader, and “The Lion King” in which he played Mufasa. In the moments after his passing, dozens of friends, and peers offered their condolences to his family and paid tribute to the monument of performance who he was, and the legacy he has left on the world of entertainment. Jones was a pioneering African American actor and includes in his list of accolades a Broadway theater named after him, Kennedy Center Honors, an honorary Academy Award, several Emmy Awards, and many others.

Ukraine strikes Russian capital

In a war that has been showing the devastating capability of drones in combat, Ukraine struck back, hitting Moscow, deep behind the front lines. The attack did not bring down any significant military targets, and casualties were extremely low, but was likely made to demoralize the Russian public and government. The attack also caused dozens of flights in the area to be diverted and caused mass panic in the area. The Kremlin has classified the attack as “terrorism” and vows a swift response. The war has been dragging on for 2 and a half years now since the invasion of Ukraine was launched by Russia in 2022. Ukraine’s resistance has caught both Russia, and the rest of the world by surprise, and it continues to fight for independence.

Photo by Becky Ginos

It’s back to the drawing board after Switchpoint pulls its offer

NORTH SALT LAKE—Residents are cautiously optimistic that a proposed homeless shelter will not be in their Foxboro neighborhood. Switchpoint withdrew its offer last week to buy the Lifeline building that sits near six elementary schools.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Aplan for a potential homeless shelter that would have been in a Foxboro neighborhood in North Salt Lake appears to be dead. The buyer of the property, Switchpoint, a private company that provides resources for those who are experiencing homelessness, pulled its offer last week on the Lifeline building at 1130 West Center Street. Residents and the city had come out in force to fight against the shelter coming into the neighborhood. The North Salt Lake City Council approved a resolution at the Sept. 3 meeting that basically told the county and state not to put it there.

“It’s back to the drawing board,” said Ryan Steinbeigle, Grant Administrator for Davis County. “The County doesn’t have anything else or property in mind. We’re the third largest county in population but the smallest in land size.”

There’s not a lot of options, he said. “We’ll continue to look for an existing building that can be repurposed or land that is available.”

A bill that passed in 2023 required counties the size of Davis County to provide shelter beds for Code Blue and Winter Response. A task force was created with voting city mayors from Bountiful, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton, Clearfield, Syracuse and Sunset and Commissioner Bob Stevenson. They worked to meet the requirement and submitted a plan on Aug. 1. The state rejected the plan due to funding.

“The county opted for a year round facility and they have to submit that plan by August 2025,” said Steinbeigle. “The task force has done its due diligence but they haven’t found anything that works.”

Switchpoint would have helped meet those re-

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someone to suicide,” said Vega. “The Surgeon Gen eral said to expect a rise in loneliness. Social media has caused kids to live in a disconnected reality.”

The campaign invites people to go to promise 2live.org and make the pledge to live. “Make the promise, get your certificate and share your com mitment to stop the stigma, start conversations and save lives. Studies show that you’re up to 80% more likely to keep your commitment when you make a promise,” according to the site.

As part of the campaign, Promise2live has created coins “pocket hugs” to hand out that say “When times are tough and you don’t know what to do, here’s a hug from me to you.”

SALT LAKE CITY Manager Ken Leetham gives statics on homelessness in Davis County in a presentation at the Council meeting Sept. 3. Residents came out in force that night to oppose the plan.

quirements for year round, he said. “The city made it abundantly clear they had no intention of zoning that property for them to do what they wanted.”

The pending purchase has been put to bed, said Councilmember Lisa Watts Baskin. “We were caught blindsided by this. We found out almost inadvertently. We were informed by the task force and Ken (Leetham, city manager) worked to address the residents’ concerns as well as respond adequately.”

There was a lack of transparency and open communication from the county and the task force, she said. “Ultimately, it was just the wrong spot.”

Homelessness is a grave problem that needs to be addressed, said Baskin. “But we need to find a cure for the problem. Switchpoint would put its name on the facility that would give time to the county to find a solution.”

Simply because the city has a building open doesn’t mean that’s where it should be, she said. “The city has taken it on the chin before and this is more of the same. Perhaps they thought we’d sit on our hands.”

“It happened very quickly when it came up for sale,” said Leetham. “The county had been looking in all 15 cities.”

There was so much interest by the public that

It’s like a military coin. “The challenge is to give it to someone in need,” said Vega. “They can carry it around as a reminder that somebody cares about you. That you’re not alone. There’s help.”

The coin is a promise to live, she said. “It shifts from just awareness to action with accountability.”

Promise2live held a livestream event on Sept.

the city thought it should be on the agenda even though the council couldn’t take any action, he said. “It was very clear about their position. That gave the city the chance to put the resolution together.”

It’s not that the city opposes homelessness of course, said Leetham. “We’re very concerned about homelessness in Davis County. We just believe there are other places in the county that meet those needs better than the North Salt Lake location.”

The city never received an application from Switchpoint, he said. “It may have been for a rezone but it could have also been for a conditional use permit. We didn’t get that far for what they would need.”

The homeless population seems to be from Farmington north, Leetham said. “The north is closer to where the need is. I think Switchpoint is an incredibly effective operator for homeless services. They do a great job and do fantastic work.”

North Salt Lake is a compassionate community, he said. “I recognize the residents’ concern of a shelter too close to homes and schools. I hope we can all come together to find the right place in Davis County and be compassionate when it comes to homelessness.”l

10 in Hollywood that featured musical performanc es and a message of hope, help and healing. “Last year we hit 400,000 and this year we think we’ll reach a million,” Vega said. “We know we can reach people where they are on any platform they use. We’ve created an incredible show. We stream it on all platforms on what people are already following.”

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Vega said people are always asking her about the warning signs of suicide. “The first thing is to talk about it. Don’t be afraid to ask each other, a child or a spouse, ‘how are you doing?’ Have an open conversation.”

Especially with kids, she said. “Ask them if they had a problem ‘would you come to me?’ We talk about drugs and drinking. Talking about it increases the odds that they'll reach out to someone. Let them know they’re loved and not alone and that they can reach out to you.”

Ask them point blank, she said. “Ask the honest question and get an honest answer. Asking won’t cause them to be suicidal. Either they are or they’re not. It’s a chance to connect and feel something and knock down the wall that if they’re struggling they can do it.”

Talking about it is not a sign of weakness, said Vega. “It’s a sign of strength. We’re all dealing with something. Create a safety plan. Make a promise ahead of time. Sometimes you just need to get through the day.”

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NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled

by Becky Ginos

Bike stolen at Viewmont High

Bountiful Police Det. Hadley is looking for the public’s help to identify these two individuals who came onto Viewmont High School's property and stole a student's bike. Please contact the Bountiful Police Department at 801-298-6000 with any information.

Suspects involved in road rage incident at EOS

Bountiful Police Officer Olsen is asking for the public’s help to identify the occupants of this white Chevrolet Silverado with a rack over the bed of the truck. The occupants were involved in a road rage incident that took place in the EOS parking lot last week, according to a BPD Facebook post. The image isn’t clear because the vehicle was on the far side of the parking lot, but any information will help. Please contact the BPD at 801-298-6000.

Girl hit by pickup truck

A 10-year-old girl was in critical condition as of press time after being struck by a

truck Tuesday morning in North Salt Lake.

“At 8:35 a.m. a female was crossing 350 E. Center Street when she was struck by a pickup truck,” said North Salt Lake Police Deputy Chief Mitch Gwilliam. “She was in the crosswalk but it was above the school crossing.”

She was taken to the hospital in critical condition, he said. “The driver stopped and rendered aid at the scene and was cooperating.”

There have been no charges, said Gwilliam. “We’re still investigating but there was no indication of impairment at the scene.”

Firefighter put out garage fire in minutes

A garage fire that broke out in a house in the Eaglewood area Monday was extinguished before spreading to the living area. At 3:04 p.m., a homeowner called 911 to report a garage fire. When South Davis Metro Fire crews arrived, they went to work, reporting fire control within seven minutes and fire out within 11 minutes. Damage was contained to the garage leaving the home occupiable, according to a SDMF Facebook post. There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters. The cause is being investigated.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1924

Attempted shoplift at J.C. Penney store foiled

Two men are in the Davis County jail awaiting charges of grand larceny, two others are in the Salt Lake County jail against whom federal charges are likely to be preferred, and an organized gang of wholesale shoplifters and perhaps narcotic dealers, operating throughout this intermountain section, has been disclosed as a result of an attempted shoplift, Tuesday morning of the J.C. Penney store at Bountiful, which was foiled by Manager A.L. Hess.

1934

Enrollment of schools of the county

The present enrollment of the Davis County schools is:

Davis High 1096, junior high, 436, Centerville 140, Clearfield 201, Clinton 212, Farmington 240, Kaysville 332, Layton 516, South Bountiful 110, Stoker 476, Syracuse 266, West Bountiful 102 and West Point 105.

Enrollment at the end of the first term a year ago: Davis High 1,045, junior high 410, Centerville 149, Clearfield 276, Clinton 207, Farmington 255, Kaysville 331, Layton 519, South Bountiful 125, Stoker 503, Syracuse 275, West Bountiful 117 and West Point 106.

1944

Utahn credits Germans with saving his life

Critically wounded when ambushed in France by a group of German soldiers, First Lt. Wilmer S. Barlow of Clearfield also gives the Germans credit for saving his life.

Landing in France after D-Day… Lt. Barlow was riding in a jeep somewhere in central France when Germans hidden on both sides of the road ambushed an entire American unit… In letters to his brother, Jesse D. Barlow of Clearfield, he stated that the Germans pulled him from the wreckage, gave him first aid and took him to a French civilian hospital, where he was cared for by Catholic nuns.

1954

Your right and privilege to vote Tuesday –use it!

Have you been cheating yourself of a wonderful heritage?

Are you conscientious enough to right the mistake?

Then, go register your vote for the Primary Election next Tuesday. It is most important that you do.

DAY OF SERVICE

Don’t let another election go by wasting the valuable right that is your heritage, from courageous forefathers who had to fight to get it and keep it.

1964

Davis Boulevard to follow aqueduct

About 15 years ago, when a master road plan for Davis County was drawn up, the Davis Boulevard was part of those plans. About ten years

ago, the plan was all but abandoned for the road because it had been held up so long pending right-of-way settlements. Now it has become a necessity that such a road be built, and the old plan is being revived.

It is planned that the road be constructed mostly on the level of the Davis aqueduct east of Orchard Drive. It would extend from Chase Lane in Centerville to the south of Cudahy Lane in North Salt Lake.

1974

Bountiful Art Center to be dedicated on Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Dedication of the new Bountiful Art Center has been scheduled for Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m., with Governor Calvin L. Rampton booked to join Davis County and University of Utah dignitaries for the occasion.

The ceremony will feature brief addresses by Governor Rampton, U of U President David P. Gardner and Bountiful Mayor Morris F. Swapp.

In addition to ribbon-cutting ceremonies and a tour of the center, the dedication also will stage an opening exhibition of paintings by LeConte Stewart, Edward D. Maryon, Anton Rasmussen and members of the BAC art faculty.

1984 County ponders ordinance

FARMINGTON—The county planning commission isn’t going to “push it,” but an accessory apartment ordinance will be prepared that could be implemented – or at least discussed.

That was the decision after an hour’s discussion, last week, centering around what should be done – if anything – about those now-illegal single-family residences where a portion’s been turned into an apartment and rented to non-family members.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids who don’t have one

president of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. “Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) made a video called Return the Favor about it. We saw it and created a chapter in 2018.”

By Becky Ginos

becky.g@davisjournal.com

Getting a good night’s sleep impacts a child’s physical and mental well being, but what if there’s no bed to sleep in? It’s estimated that 2% – 3% of Northern Utah kids don’t have a bed. The non-profit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace has made it its mission to build and deliver beds across the country to children in need.

Sept. 14, the Syracuse Chapter will be hosting the organization’s Bunks Across America event in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot with the goal of building 60 beds.

“It (Sleep in Heavenly Peace) started in Idaho,” said Jay Tucker, Chapter

There are 370 chapters across the country, he said. “There are five chapters in Utah. Our chapter covers Davis, Weber and part of Salt Lake County.”

There’s a huge need for beds in all areas in Davis and Weber, said Tucker. “We’ve delivered beds in almost every city in Davis County, even in areas you wouldn’t think they’re needed.”

It’s not seen as a need, he said. “Most people would never guess that kids up the street are sleeping on the floor. There was someone just a quarter mile from my own home in Kaysville.”

Tucker said his chapter has built more than 1,000 beds in the six years of them doing this. “There’s an application for receiving a bed on our website,” Tucker said. “We’ve received over 1,000 applications for kids waiting for beds.”

Walmart has been a big supporter,

he said. “Last year they gave us over $10,000 and bedding sets. They’ve donated over $13,000 this year.”

“Walmart enjoys giving back to the community,” said Syracuse Walmart store manager Cody Shumway. “We’ve been a part of this non-profit for just under two years. They came into the store and asked if they could put a display with a partial bed where customers could add pillows and blankets to it. That was our first contact with them.”

They were getting ready to do a bed build with Syracuse City, said Shumway. “We wanted to know how we could help. It was fun, they did the bed build at the city and 50-60 associates came to volunteer and help build a bed.”

All 11 local Walmart stores donated three pillows, three blankets and a comforter set from every single store, he said. “It’s all about giving back to the community. No kid should have to sleep on the floor.”

Jay and his chapter want to do over 60 beds on Saturday, said Tucker. “That’s the biggest ever. We’re going to try and get roughly 110 associates to show up and help out. They’re not paid, they’re just volunteering.”

Stations will be set up in the parking lot, he said. “We’ll cut the wood, sand it and pre drill holes so all they

have to do is screw the bolts in when they get to the home. We can be in and out of a house to deliver two bunk beds and one bed in 35 minutes.”

Tucker said they’re looking for businesses or other organizations that want to build with them. “They can donate lumber, bedding, etc. We can bring the materials to their location and build with their employees.”

The Saturday event is open to the general public to help build beds, he said. “We’re hoping for as many as 200 volunteers.”

Once the beds are built, Tucker said they set a delivery day. “Geographic teams go into the homes and finish the beds. They’ll have all new mattresses and bedding so that they’re ready to sleep in after they’re delivered.”

The beds are for children ages 3 - 17, he said. “Some of them have been sleeping on the floor or having to compete for a space on the couch. I’ve walked into homes where a child is sleeping on concrete.”

It’s more than just a bed, said Tucker. “It’s a safe space – it’s their space.”

The Bunks Across America event is Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Syracuse Supercenter at 2228 W. 1700 South. For more information or to apply for a bed go to shpbeds.org. l

THREE BOYS TRY OUT their beds after Sleep in Heavenly Peace built and delivered them. The Syracuse Chapter will be hosting a Bunks Across America event in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot on Saturday.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Sept. 16-22

North Salt Lake Food Trucks

Night

Monday, Sept. 16, 5-8 p.m. Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Kaysville Family Super Sport

Monday, Sept. 16, 6-7 p.m., $35 per family Barnes Park, 950 W. 200 North

NASA Growing Beyond Earth

Monday, Sept. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clearfield Branch, 1 N. Main Street

Education Ballot Initiatives Panel Discussion League of Women Voters of Davis County

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.

Learn about two ballot measures that could change education funding in Utah Farmington Library, 133 S. Main Street

Davis County Sheriff's Office Internet Safety Course

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-7:30 p.m., FREE Clearfield Branch, 1 N. Main Street

Taste, Tour, & Ta-Dah!

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30-7:45 p.m., FREE Garden tours and live performances from local musicians USU Botanical Center, 80 E. 725 South, Kaysville

Freedom's Light Festival

Sept. 19-21, Opens at 9 a.m., FREE Reenactments, patriotic marches, family festival Info at freedomslight.us

Bountiful Park, 400 N. 200 West

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Sept. 19, 4-8 p.m.

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Family Event - Park After

Dark

Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m., FREE Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive

Open Aircraft Day

Saturday, Sept. 21, 9-10 a.m., FREE Food trucks, live music, F-22 Pilot/ Crew Presentation Hill Aerospace Museum, 7985 Wardleigh Rd, Hill AFB

Hasenyager Nature Trail Birding Adventure

Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Explore the Farmington Bay Wetlands Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Wy, Farmington

Juniper Market

Saturday, Sept. 21, Noon-8 p.m.

Local artisans, treats and more Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

JAKS MegaMix: The Glee

Project Saturday, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m., FREE Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal. com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.

LITTLEST BACKHOE DRIVER

HE F-22 RAPTOR, one of only a handful on display in the world, with its canopy open, ready to welcome visitors for Open Aircraft

Up-close look at aircraft at Hill Museum

HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUMOpen Aircraft Day returns to the Hill Aerospace Museum, bringing with it the opportunity to get a close look at some amazing aircraft.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

The collection at the Hill Aerospace Museum is impressive. Some of the most amazing military aircraft from the beginning of military aviation to the present can be found there. For most days out of the year, these aircraft are cordoned off, and only possible to view from afar, but on Sept. 21, visitors to the museum have the opportunity to get a close-up look at some amazing aircraft in a way they may never have before.

Open Aircraft Day makes its return for the first time in years, and Elizabeth Najim, Operations Manager at the Hill Aerospace Museum, along with her team are ready to bring these aircraft to the public once more. “We’re really excited to do this,” said Najim, explaining the many different offerings available during the event. From food trucks to amazing guest speakers, there’s more than just aircraft tours, although those showings themselves promise to be unforgettable.

For some of the larger modern aircraft like the KC-135, experts, pilots and other volunteers will be on hand as visitors have the opportunity to not just see them, but actually walk inside. Guests will also be able to get up close and personal with aircraft like the WWII B-17, P-51 and C-47, along with many others, closely supervised

by volunteers and museum staff. The stars of the show this year, however, promise to be the F-22 and F-117A.

The F-117A Nighthawk, the famous stealth bomber of the 80s and 90s has, to this day, one of the most unique aircraft designs in history. The opportunity to take a close look at this aircraft, including the cockpit is one that most people may not get in their lifetime. Then, of course, there’s one of the museum’s most recent acquisitions, the F-22 Raptor.

One of the most modern fifthgeneration aircraft, next to the F-35, the F-22 Raptor is currently in service by the United States Air Force, and shows, as Najim said, “We’re not just a crusty old museum.” Of course, everything proprietary and classified has been removed or will be unavailable to view, but the chance to look in a cockpit and under the canopy of an F-22 is something that many outside the current military simply won’t have.

In addition to the F-22 itself, guest speakers for the event will include USAF (Ret.) MSgt. Joe Chew, a crew chief who had direct responsibility for the F-22, and Lt. Col. Philip E. “Stonewall” Johnson, Commander of the 514th Flight Test Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, and a functional check pilot of the F-22. The speakers will address the public right in front of the F-22 at 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.

As with the museum itself, admission to Open Aircraft Day is free, along with the speakers, tours, and up close experiences with the aircraft. More information on Open Aircraft Day, the museum, and volunteering and donation opportunities can all be found at the museum website, www. aerospaceutah.org. l

Day.

Photo by Braden Nelsen – with permission from USAF and Hill Aerospace Museum

Gemma Hallyburton gets set to drive some big machinery with her feet at the South Davis Emergency Preparedness Fair Sept. 7. Hundreds came out to learn more about being prepared for disasters.

Photo by Becky Ginos

Self proclaimed ‘service junkie’ new Fire Chief is all about serving the community

BOUNTIFUL—Greg Stewart has been named the new South Davis Metro Fire Chief, replacing Dane Stone who retired Sept. 12. Stewart wants to build trust in the community so that when they have a need they will call.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Greg

Stewart’s plan was to become a doctor but when he started volunteering with the fire department to show some service on his application he fell in love with it and changed career paths. Stewart has been named the new South Davis Metro Fire Chief, replacing Dane Stone who retired Sept. 12.

“It’s surreal,” Stewart said. “I signed up to be a firefighter. I never dreamed in a million years that I would become the Chief.”

It all happened by accident, he said. “I was born in California and my dad got a job here. I was going to Utah State and my dad said you need to do some volunteering. It will look better on your application for medical school. I decided to try out for the volunteer fire department.”

Stewart said he got paid $6 a call. “They paid us once a year but the training was free. I got my EMT and fire certification. The more I did it the more I fell in love with it.”

A friend called him one day and asked if he’d help him put up his fence, said Stewart. “His neighbor was Dane Stone. I met him 30 years ago. He said ‘you ought to take a ride along.’ I hadn't thought about doing it full time.”

Stewart was hired on part time at first. “My wife got a job with DCFS. We were living with a friend and fell in love with the area. We bought a house in Bountiful. I was fortunate that in the first year they hired me full time. That was in 2001. I worked my way through the ranks. Chief was not exactly on my radar.”

It’s never been about ego or title, he said. “It’s been about service. I’m a service junkie.”

Part of that service came from working with high school youth in a nine month program teaching them leadership skills. “We taught them how to be good adults,” said Stewart. “We wanted them to learn to give and take care of other people.Then we went to a rural school in India.”

India was stark but beautiful, he said. “But it was

our own on the fire.”

impoverished. These kids came from affluent backgrounds. They saw what a third world country looks like. The people are just happy that you’re there. They want to learn English because that is their way out. The kids would work with them.”

That’s what being in the fire department is all about – service, Stewart said. “Every day you can make a difference. When a call comes in you get to go help make a difference in someone’s life. The only reason the fire department exists is to serve the community.”

Stewart said he wants to meet the needs of the community. “We want people to be safe and secure. To trust us that when they have a bad day they can call us and trust us with their family. It’s very humbling when somebody hands you their child and says ‘fix this child.’”

The Gun Range fire in the hills of Bountiful was the hardest call he’s been on, said Stewart. “I was the incident commander. For 18 hours that was my fire. We had a lot of help. There were 64 units that were not

Stewart said the duration and intensity of the fire made it extremely difficult. “We’d never lost homes in a grass fire. It was hard on me. I hadn’t had that happen before. It was really hard because that was my fire.”

Another experience that stands out but has a better conclusion was when a truck crashed into a fence into a backyard. “Nobody got hurt,” he said. “The brakes went out. A woman was gardening and her child was in a basset in the yard. She said that something told her to go take the child in. The truck landed right where the child had been. It was crazy.”

Stewart said they get through tough calls with each other. “We work really hard on mental health on the job. We have trained peer support and mental health providers. We do everything we can to have a resilient, long career.”

Chief Stone leaves big shoes to fill, said Stewart. “I’ve looked up to Dane for 23 years. We’ve worked side by side. He has been an amazing mentor. He’s going to be very missed but he set us up well and put us on the path.” l

Utah pays to bulletproof school windows and doors

DAVIS COUNTY—Utah lawmakers set aside $72 million last year to help schools fund critical security upgrades. Here’s how it will be spent.

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

Bulletproof window film. Security cameras. Emergency alert systems. No, it’s not a prison shopping list – it’s a list of safety enhancements coming to certain Utah public schools. The items and modifications are covered through School Safety and Support grant funding, allocated last year under H.B.61, which aimed to help schools finance critical security im-

provements, among other school safety initiatives.

The $72 million in state funding was doled out through a “competitive application process” that the Utah State Board of Education’s Safe and Healthy Schools Team oversaw. Preliminary awards were announced earlier this year.

Davis School District and Granite School District were among the few that received the highest amount, at $4.6 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Davis School District received funding for 69 of its 92 schools. The expense requests fell into one of two categories: bulletproof window film and intercom system upgrades, a public records request showed.

Across the 69 schools, the district initially asked for more than $400,000 to purchase bulletproof film and rough-

ly $8.9 million for intercom updates –around $9.3 million total.

USBE granted the district about half that, at $4.6 million.

Districts and charters had until Sept. 15, 2023 to submit their applications, but first, they had to complete a “safety assessment” to determine their needs. One application was required for each school within a district that requested funding.

Since the grant was meant to support “basic physical safety and security” improvements, there were few restrictions on its use. However, schools could not “supplant funds” – use the money toward existing projects – or use the funding for “unrelated transportation and travel.”

The USBE used a scoring rubric to determine which schools would receive funding and how much. Schools were

given priority if they had lower student counts and if they had already designated safety specialists. Schools were also awarded points based on the quality of their responses and if they had met statutory requirements.

Allowable costs included infrastructure improvements, cameras, security personnel, lighting, locks and other safety measures. Schools have until June 2026 to exhaust their awards.

The money was distributed as Utah lawmakers this year encouraged more teachers to carry guns, passing a bill that created the “Educator Protector Program.” Those who participate receive free classroom-threat response training but must store their firearms in “biometric” gun safes if they don’t actively carry them on campus. l

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STEWART GOT HIS start as a volunteer firefighter. Courtesy photos

CHIEF GREG STEWART rides on the incident command truck coordinating efforts on a house fire.

Sustainability at the Davis Landfill

LAYTON—What can people do to both help the environment and lower their expenses? The Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District is doing a lot to help residents do both of those things and more.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

It may come as a surprise, but landfills don’t last forever. There is limited space and a limited volume for each in order to prevent ecological disaster, and once that space has been completely utilized, it’s done forever. The Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD) and Davis Landfill are doing their part to not only extend the life of the landfill itself but also increase sustainability, and recycling and keep costs down for residents.

According to Collette West, Sustainability Specialist at WIWMD, the Davis Landfill has a maximum of 20 years left before a new site will be needed. After that time, the next closest site will be miles away and will increase the cost for residents to deliver their waste significantly out of the way. While there are many things that can be done to extend the life of the landfill, one way which WIWMD has taken very seriously is recycling, and upcycling.

Beyond the recyclables that come immediately to mind, things like cardboard, soda cans, plastic bottles, and so forth, the landfill processes things that many wouldn’t think of. Things like steel, tires, mattresses and box springs, even appliances can all be diverted, and their materials reused instead of languishing in a landfill. It’s a fantastic way to ensure a longer life for products like these, as well as saving much-needed space in the existing landfill.

In addition to the recycling of larger items like these, Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), owned and operated by the WIWMD, processes thousands of pounds of material regu-

larly. These are the standard recyclables that come to mind like soda cans, paper, cardboard, different types of plastics and more. “The only way to measure garbage,” said West, “is by weight,” and while recyclables typically weigh less, the contribution is significant. According to West, the MRF diverts 15,000 tons of waste from the landfill each year.

That still isn’t the biggest diversion, however. In 2004, IWMD started a composting program which, for the past 20 years has contributed significantly to reducing the amount of green waste going into the landfill. Annually, the green waste program, which takes green waste from both commercial and residential sources, diverts about 25,000 tons or more from the landfill, and, as West put it, “takes something that is wasted, and turns it into something that people want to buy,” in this case, high-quality compost, and wood chips.

The process is extremely involved. “There’s a lot of science to compost,” said West. This includes the breaking down of the waste itself (branches, tree clippings, sometimes whole trees and other waste), screening and sifting, and making sure the piles have the right mixture of carbon and nitrogen. Once this is accomplished, the stacks are monitored closely to keep them at a constant 160 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the process aerobic. The rows are watered and screened until the process is fully complete.

What results is a high-quality, nutrient-rich compost that is free of rot, harmful bacteria and weeds, and ready to go into gardens and yards of residents. On top of that, it’s extremely cost-effective, with a much lower cost than garden or home improvement stores. The attention to detail, the intricate process, and labor that go into diverting almost 25,000 tons of waste go to show that WIWMD is serious not just about diverting waste from the landfill, but in doing their part for the environment as well.

In addition to dropping off green waste at the landfill, what can the average resident do to both help the en-

vironment and keep their own costs down? As it currently stands, only seven cities in Davis County that utilize WIWMD have curbside green waste pickup. West says that’s a great place to start, “Call your city and ask for a program,” she says. In addition, there are so many simple things that can be done.

Reducing food waste, limiting single-use products, utilizing curbside

recycling bins, and many more “really simple things,” says West, can go a long way to keeping costs down and preserving the environment for future generations. More tips on how to reduce waste and more information on the sustainability efforts at WIWMD can be found at www.wasatchintegrated.org. l

PILES OF COMPOST, meticulously maintained and monitored, get watered as part of the aerobic process.

BRANCHES AND LIMBS of all sizes that will eventually become wood chips and compost.

Photos by Braden Nelsen

The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.

The BYU Football miracle of 1984

It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 years since BYU won the college football national championship. As a longsuffering Cougar fan who saw other teams on the brink of an undefeated season go up in flames, (remember Indiana’s 1979 Holiday Bowl win when the Cougs botched a field goal to give the Hoosiers a 38-37 win and ruin BYU’s perfect season), even the miracle comeback the next year over SMU didn’t take away much of the “what if” pain.

BYU played well in those years under Lavell Edwards, earned its share of upset wins and suffered devastating losses. Still, no one knew how the 1984 season would unfold as quarterback Robbie Bosco and the Cougars took the field.

The first game that year was at Pitt, a team ranked third when they met on Sept. 1. I was driving back to Utah from San Diego and was just outside Las Vegas when I turned on KSL to hear the game. BYU was leading and when I reached Vegas, I parked at Caesar’s Palace, walked into the airconditioned sports book and watched BYU upset Pitt 20-14.

My memory of that game was watching gamblers, many with drinks in hand and some with cigarettes dangling from their mouths, rooting for BYU. After all, bettors love upsets. I found it amusing that many of them had no idea what BYU was or what

it stood for – but they didn’t care. They were winning. Go Cougars!

TOMS TOMES

BY TOM HARALDSEN

That season had peaks and valleys, but always victories.

The Cougs smashed Baylor 47-13 and then Tulsa 38-15. That moved BYU to fourth in the AP poll, after entering the season unranked. Then they traveled to Honolulu to play Hawaii.

The Rainbows always gave BYU fits at Aloha Stadium and this game was no different. The Cougars led 12-10 at halftime, but Hawaii fought back, driving late in the game to the BYU 1-foot line with a third-and-goal opportunity. The Cougars’ Kyle Morrell, a Viewmont High graduate, catapulted over both lines to grab Hawaii QB Raphel Cherry for a loss. Hawaii settled for a field goal to take a 13-12 lead. BYU responded with an 80-yard TD drive to give the Cougs an 18-13 victory to keep them unbeaten.

BYU routed Colorado State 52-9, edged Wyoming 41-38, then ran the table with six more wins including over Utah in Salt Lake and over Utah State in Provo. BYU was 12-0 headed into Bowl season, and thanks to Navy upsetting second-ranked South Carolina and Oklahoma beating top-

ranked Nebraska that same week, BYU topped the AP poll for the first time in school history.

Former NBC Today show host Bryant Gumbel challenged the ranking for BYU, saying “Who did they play? Bo Diddley Tech?”

In the Holiday Bowl, BYU was matched up against Michigan, a powerhouse but a team with just a 7-4 record. The Cougars weren’t at their best, turning the ball over five times. But an injured Bosco rallied the team from a 17-10 deficit with two fourth-quarter scores, to give BYU its 13th victory, 24-17.

With the New Year’s Day Bowls still to be played, there were lots of voices saying, “So what? BYU had a light schedule.” One of the most vocal was Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer, who said that if the Sooners beat fourth-ranked Washington in the Orange Bowl that year, they should be crowned champs. But the Sooner Schooner got derailed by the Huskies in a 28-17 loss. Oklahoma finished 9-2-1.

When the final AP votes came in, BYU was crowned National Champions. That moment began the change in college football that we see 40 years down the road.

Coaches and administrators from the “big” conferences such as the SEC, ACC, Pac-12, Big 10 and Big 12 vowed to never let something like that happen again. It eventually led to the College Football Playoffs we’ve had since 2014. BYU’s upset of the apple cart in 1984 started the consolidation of big-money schools and conferences.

Those schools can thank the 1984 BYU Cougars in large measure for the millions of dollars they now earn thanks to high-priced TV network contracts, affluent donors and corporate sponsors working to ensure little room remains at the top.

BYU did for NCAA football what Michael Jordan did to elevate the popularity of the NBA to record revenues and the way Tiger Woods’ success helped increase prize money. Caitlin Clark will do the same thing for WNBA players as well. I’m rooting for her.

In looking back on those memories from 40 years ago, was BYU the best college football team in 1984? Possibly not. But in the words of longtime CBS Sports’ broadcaster Brent Musberger in his college football report after that Holiday Bowl, “No one has beaten anyone who has beaten BYU.”

The defense rests. l

Changing the world one person, one child at a time

FARMINGTON—Davis Chamber names Jodi Lunt as the Legacy Award recipient for 2024. Lunt is the Director of the Davis Education Foundation and has been the driving force behind the Teen Centers and now the Teen Living Center in Davis County.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Jodi Lunt has been called the Energizer Bunny because she never stops her mission to help kids. Lunt is Director of the Davis Education Foundation and recipient of the 2024 Davis Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award. She will be honored at the Davis Chamber’s annual Business Awards Banquet on Sept. 19.

“I’m humbled to have this award,” said Lunt. “I’m in my 36th year in public education and my motivation has always been to assist students to be their best selves, reach their goals, dreams and desires.”

The Legacy Award “celebrates outstanding individuals whose work has had a profound and lasting impact on the community,” according to the Chamber.

“We are thrilled to recognize Jodi with our highest honor, the Legacy Award,” said Angie Osguthorpe, President of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. “Jodi’s fierce dedication aligns with our mission of supporting excellence and community development in Davis County. No one is more deserv-

ing of this award.”

Lunt’s passion for helping youth has led her to champion 10 Teen Centers and a Teen Living Center that officially opened Sept. 12. The Teen Centers provide a place for at-risk youth to have access to laundry and shower facilities, food, counseling services and a quiet space to study. The Teen Living Center is a 16-bed residential living center for youth experiencing homelessness.

“It’s important for children to have their basic needs met in order to have academic success,” she said. “They need access to resources while they are in school. If they can’t access those it becomes a barrier to have the opportunity to learn and have an enriched, learning experience and to maximize it.”

This has all come to fruition with these centers, said Lunt. “It’s a true joy to enrich and enhance the lives of young people. I am humbled by how much the community cares about the future of our children.”

Lunt’s favorite quote is, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has,” – Margaret Mead.

“We can change the world, one person, one child at a time,” Lunt said. “I’ve watched that magically happen in Davis County.”

Lunt has received numerous awards during her time in education. She was recently named Utah Best of State K-12 Administrator of the year 2024, 40 under 40 by Utah Business Magazine, Soroptimist Ruby Award,

USU Graduate Student of the Year 2011 and several other recognitions.

Some of the other projects she’s working on include planning to address student needs in the junior highs. “That is the most formidable age,” said Lunt. “We want to prepare junior high kids to be self reliant and empowered. We want to address these problems sooner so that they’ll be more prepared for high school.”

Lunt said she also wants to continue to expand the Unified Sports program. “It gives students a feeling of belonging and inclusion. I want the program to expand and grow. I also want to enhance and enrich the

classroom and support teachers. That is something the Foundation is deeply committed to.”

This is a great award for the Foundation, said Lunt. “I’m proud to represent the work of many. I hope the community knows the personal gratitude I have. I’m keenly aware that this is not my work – it’s our work.”

Lunt said the common denominator in her work is the young people. “I want to mentor them to be their most incredible selves. I love what I do, who I do it with and who I do it for. It’s a sweet situation. It doesn’t get any better than being in the Foundation and working for the school district.” l

JODI LUNT, DIRECTOR OF THE DAVIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION talks to the media at the opening of a Teen Center. Lunt has been the driving force behind getting teen centers in all 10 schools in the Davis School District.

Courtesy photo

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Jack and Jill went up the hill, Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet and Little Jack Horner sat in a corner. They were all at Holbrook Elementary last week when the kindergarten classes held a Fairy Tale Olympics. Nine teams participated in different events such as a pie plate balancing race and a Mother Goose waddle race.

The children rotated to each activity to go with the fairy tale. “It’s part of the CKLA (Core Knowledge of Language Arts), said Kindergarten teacher Cheryl Eagar. “This is the first year they’ve rolled it out.”

They’ve been memorizing 12 fairy tales, she said. “They’ve worked hard so we wanted to celebrate what they’ve been working on.”

Kindergarten is now full day. “I've loved it.” Eager said. “It has made all the difference with testing scores. The kids have been troopers. They’re doing a great job.”

The kids were getting into the activity and having a great time. “I like Hickory Dickory Dock,” said Alzada. “It’s my favorite nursery rhyme.”

“I like being outside and playing,” said one boy. “It’s a good day.” l

ALZADA, A KINDERGARTENER at Holbrook Elementary, tries to balance a pie plate on her head in the Fairy Tale Olympics.

Photo by Becky Ginos

WHAT TO WATCH

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.

‘Speak No Evil’ still disturbing, while ‘The Killer’s Game’ plays with genre

By Jenniffer Wardell

The Movie Critic

SpeakNo Evil (in theaters)

The “Speak No Evil” remake hitting theaters now is slightly less dark and disturbing than the 2022 Danish original, but only by comparison.

Both versions are what would happen if you took an embarrassment comedy and pushed it past every single boundary there is, all of it designed to ask the question “Are the social conventions of being polite/a good guest worth opening yourself up to being tortured/murdered?” The results are designed to crawl under your skin and deeply mess with your brain, though the Danish version (now streaming on Shudder) takes it to such a disturbing, bleak ending that even horror fans have written about how much it messed them up.

The American version doesn’t do that, taking the final third and veering into more traditional horror territory that still manages to be frightening even if it’s not quite soul-destroying. A lot of those scares come from James McAvoy’s perfor-

For many, September marks the beginning of a mental and emotional shift toward cheer, and a happier outlook. With colder, shorter days, why are these months some of the most anticipated of the year?

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

The “Ber” months, September, October, November, and December to be specific, mark a significant shift for many in many ways. The summer comes to a close in September, Halloween kicks off three months of holidays, November sees a significant cool-down and Thanksgiving, and then, there’s the holiday-packed end of the year with December. What is it, though,

mance as the couple’s overly gregarious host, gregarious and seemingly friendly with something wrong shining out from underneath. It’s almost a relief when he lets the monster out, with McAvoy tapping into the bestial territory he used so well in “Split” and “Filth” and dialing it up to 11.

It’s a less thematically sharp ending than the original, but it offers a twisted sense of catharsis. Sometimes, that feels like a fair trade.

Grade: Three stars

The Killer’s Game (in theaters)

You remember those old action movies with Steven Seagal? Now imagine swapping him out with a much better actor, then fusing that with a violent comedy and a genuinely tender and somewhat angsty love story.

That’s the experience of watching “The Killer’s Game,” which is somehow both so traditional and so offbeat that it’s surprisingly hard to classify. It weaves through its three genres with the same amount of dedication, starting with the action and romance before adding in the comedy with a bang for the back half of the film. You have to like all three of its chosen genres to really buy

into the film, but if you do it’s actually a lot of fun.

Dave Bautista stars as Joe Flood, a professional hitman out on a job during a high-end ballet performance. After another shooter causes a panic among the crowd, he has a meet-cute with the lead ballet dancer and they start a relationship. When Joe finds out he’s dying, however, he concocts a wild plan to make sure his love his taken care of – he’ll take a hit out on himself, then fake insurance money that he can give to her.

The movie turns out to be nowhere near as dark as the summary suggests, though the romance plot does push it for some surprisingly well-done angst. The whole romance is oddly sweet, with Sofia Boutella a radiant treasure and Bautista open and sensitive in a way I hadn’t known he was capable of. Of course, he’s also great in the fight scenes, which are never long enough but have all the mayhem you could want.

Add in fun turns by Ben Kingsley, Terry Crews, and Pom Klementieff, and you’ve got a movie that’s hard to classify but fun to watch.

Grade: Three stars

What makes the ‘Ber’ months so special?

that makes these months so much more special than other months with holidays?

To begin with, the arrival of the “Ber” months generally signals a cooling in temperature. Even with the recent rise of temperatures globally, temperatures start to dip in September, and by October and November, it’s more and more comfortable. It’s difficult to cool immediately off when it’s 100-plus degrees outside, but when it’s more brisk, a jacket or sweater can make for an extremely comfortable day.

That leads to the next way in which the “Ber” months are special: coziness. Regular readers will remember the article on “Hygge” (pronounced Hee-yougah), which emphasizes the importance and benefits of coziness. It’s a lot easier to be cozy, wrapped in a warm blanket with a hot chocolate or cider when it’s chillier outside. What’s not to love

about taking a stroll in a warm sweater through crunchy leaves when there’s a chilly breeze blowing?

Variety, they say, is the spice of life. The citrus and tropical flavors of summer are fantastic as far as they go, but the “Ber” months bring a welcome change of pace. Pumpkin, cinnamon, and apple bring warmth and rich flavor to the autumn, while chocolate and peppermint bring a festive taste to December. Even those who don’t care for pumpkin spice or eggnog can find something to break up the summer monotony.

Of course, one of the biggest reasons why the “Ber” months are so special is because of the holidays. While September may be devoid of large, widely recognized holidays, Halloween decorations are not strange to see starting as early as the first of that same month. The Halloween season begins a host of holidays that bring about cel-

ebrations, special movies, parties and traditions that really only come about once a year.

Which brings up a symptomatic benefit of the “Ber” months, time with family and friends. It’s not impossible to reunite with family and friends throughout the year, but there’s something more special about coming together for a Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner, or any celebration in December. Memories are created, alongside traditions, and it brings a physical and emotional warmth in a time when days are getting shorter and colder. As with the summer months, the “Ber” months will be what people make of them. There is so much potential that starts with September, and carries right through the end of the year, so why not make the “Ber” months the best of the year? l

SPORTS

Viewmont football stays undefeated, opens with region win

DAVIS COUNTY—Region 5

has begun its slate of games, with Viewmont picking up a victory. Other local teams were in action last week as well.

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Last year, the Viewmont football team won four games all season. This season, it took the Vikings only four weeks to match that mark.

Through four games, the Vikings remain undefeated. Its latest win was arguably the most important, as the team has started region play. Viewmont ran its overall record to 4-0 with a close 33-27 victory over Region 5 foe and Davis County rival Bountiful.

This thrilling contest took extra time to decide the winner.

It didn’t look good early for Viewmont, as it fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter. Bountiful struck twice in the first quarter with a pair of touchdowns. Emerson Geilman connected with Connor Clark on a 22-yard score midway through the period. With 1:16 to go before the beginning of the second quarter, Zeke Murdock scored on a 1-yard run.

Viewmont got on the board when Titan Longson scored on an 8-yard touchdown. The point after was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 14-6 for Bountiful. The Redhawks went up by two scores once again when Geilman had a 1-yard TD run with 6:48 before halftime. The eventful second quarter then saw Viewmont’s Titan Longson score on a 1-yard touchdown run. That, combined with Drew

guard opening the hole for the winning touchdown.

Breese’s point-after kick made it 2013 for the Redhawks. But Bountiful scored again just before the half when Geilman threw his second TD pass of the game. This one went to Britton Tidwell from 29 yards out. Bountiful was in control at the break, leading 27-13.

The Redhawks didn’t score again. Viewmont’s defense clamped down, and the offense added some second-half scores. Longson threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Kingston Mickens with just under two minutes to play in the third quarter. The point after missed, making the score 27-19. With 2:35 left in regulation, Longson and Cache Tuia hooked up on a 15yard TD pass. Needing a two-point conversion to tie things up, Viewmont

got it when Mickens caught a pass in the end zone from Longson.

In the first overtime, with the game knotted at 27-27, neither team scored. That forced a second overtime, where Viewmont got the gamewinning score on a 10-yard run.

Longson had a big day for Viewmont. The quarterback had two touchdowns on the ground and 47 yards rushing. He also added 303 yards passing and 22 completions with two scores. Drez Jensen racked up 160 yards on 11 catches, while Jordan Jones added eight catches for 76 yards. Benji Tolman had eight carries for a team-high 60 yards. Blake Moore was all over the field on defense, totaling 15 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Zach Anderegg had eight tackles and an interception.

For the Redhawks, now 3-1 on the year and 0-1 in league play, Geilman was 12 of 26 passing for 253 yards and two touchdowns. Murdock led all players with 97 yards rushing, while Clark hauled in five passes for 90 yards and a score. Bountiful had seven sacks on the night, making things rough for Longson and the Vikings. Dawson Allsop had three of the sacks to go along with 12 tackles. Connor Mertz had 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

Next up for Viewmont is a home game with Northridge on Friday. The Redhawks travel to Bonneville this Friday to take on the Lakers.

Woods Cross

The Wildcats had a tough setback last Friday in their Region 5 opener, falling to Bonneville at home by the score of 32-29. Now 0-1 in region games, the Wildcats are 2-2 overall with a game at Clearfield on Friday. This back-and-forth contest saw many standouts.

Viliami Tapa’atoutai had a monster game for Woods Cross. The junior running back led all rushers with 193 yards on the ground. He added touchdown runs of 2 yards and 1 yard. His second score put the Wildcats on top 29-26 with 8:37 to play. Unfortunately for Woods Cross, Bonneville scored the game-winning touchdown with 37 seconds to play.

Jesse Simmons added 52 yards on the ground and TD runs of 1 and 38 yards. The quarterback also completed three passes for 32 yards in the Wildcats’ run-oriented offense.

Local high school runners lead teams in Murray and Park City races

DAVIS COUNTY—Cross country runners take to the courses in Murray and Park City as the season heats up.

By Tom Haraldsen

t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

Spartan

Invitational

In Murray Park, Bountiful senior Simon Barlow and Woods Cross senior Katie Hansen both had strong second-place finishes over the hilly three-mile course. Barlow clocked a time of 16:08.2, just behind Alta’ Aiden Neal at 16:06.7.

“I hung with him from the beginning and couldn’t quite pass him, but I was pleased with the run,” he said. Bountiful senior Hayden Hooper placed sixth at 16:32.8.

Woods Cross senior Sam Phippen was the top Wildcat finisher, taking 12th at 17:05.3. His teammate, junior Henry Hyde, was 17th at 17:20.1. Bountiful finished 5th in boys’ scoring while Woods Cross was 9th. Alta won the race as a team.

Hansen finished at 19:22.6, behind Stansbury freshman Addie Dangerfield (19:11). Stansbury junior Leah Larsen

was third at 19:27.7, but that trio was way ahead of all the rest of the runners. Hansen, who has been a standout for the Wildcats since her freshman year, said, “I let her get ahead of me about halfway through the race and then just stayed close to her. The three of us broke away from the pack pretty early. I love this course.”

Woods Cross senior Kiara DeVries finished 13th. Bountiful’s top finishers were senior Ella Becker in 19th and junior Taya Sanders in 20th. Woods Cross finished 4th in team scoring with Bountiful in 7th. Cedar City won the girls’ team title.

Park City Invitational

At Quinns Junction, Viewmont took 4th place in both the boys’ and girls’ races. Senior Peter Gehring led the Vikings’ boys with a 9th place finish, senior Talmage Bruschke was 16th, junior Ayden Lee placed 22nd, junior Sam Hooper was 25th and sophomore Junah Overson was 39th.

The Lady Vikings were led by sophomore Alyssa Clayton, who took 16th, and teammate senior Audrey Lemon in 18th place. Senior Margaret Jeppesen was 33rd, senior Lexi Toronto was 37th and senior Lyndsey Parke was

41st.

Farmington placed 3rd in the boys’ team race, led by senior Landon Sturgeon with an 8th place finish. Senior Ethan Lund was 18th, sophomore Hudson Scott 21st, senior Casey Ward 27th, and senior Koda Hildreth 34th.

The Lady Phoenix were 12th in team scoring. Freshman Ellie Dorius finished 11th. Her teammates included

junior Gabriela May in 75th, senior Hailey Bird 81st, junior Sarah Miller 84th, and junior Samantha Garrick 98th. There are several races this weekend, including Saturday’s Border Wars in Taylorsville. The next largest race involving Davis County teams is the Davis Invitational set for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Layton Commons Park starting at 3:30. l

VIEWMONT VIKINGS football team beats Bountiful Redhawks in a double overtime victory. Quarterback Titon Longson hands off the football to #1 running back Blake Moore, #52 Mack Youngberg offensive

Photo by Carl Page

BOYS’ RUNNERS TAKE off at the start of the Spartan Invitational in Murray.

Photo by Tom Haraldsen, City Journals

HUNTER WOODHALL crosses the finish line in the men’s 400 meters where he won the gold medal at the Paris Paralympic Games.

Photo courtesy of Team USA

Local athletes are medalists at Paris Paralympic Games

DAVIS COUNTY—Two athletes raised in Davis County earned medals in the Paris Paralympic Games that finished on Sunday.

By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

Both David Blair and Hunter Woodhall had high hopes as they began competition in the Paris Paralympic Games this year, and their expectations were met. Blair earned a medal for the second time in Paralympics, while Woodhall joined his wife Tara-Davis Woodhall as a gold medalist in Paris. She won hers in the long jump during the Paris Olympic Games.

Blair, a Davis High graduate, is 48 and took home bronze in the discus with a throw of 57.76 meters. American Jeremy Campbell won gold at 61.84. It marked a great comeback year, as Blair had already earned a gold at the 2024 World Championships and previously won a Paralympic gold medal in 2016.

“It’s been a memorable year and I’m so appreciative of the support I’ve received the past few years,” he said in an interview post games. His Facebook page shows a photo of him wearing his bronze medal.

Woodhall, now 25, graduated from Syracuse High, was named the

FOOTBALL: Continued from pg. 11

Hayden Thorne had nine tackles, and Okusitino Sa added seven.

Davis

The Darts have been on a roll since their season-opening loss to Lehi. This past game, at home against Kearns on Sept. 6, showcased Davis’ explosiveness and dominance.

The score isn’t a misprint: Davis won 80-0.

In an overmatched contest, Davis got off to an eye-opening 42-0 lead –by the end of the first quarter. Quarterback Tradon Bessinger threw five touchdown passes in the first quarter alone, hitting Bode Sparrow from

Farmington High athlete in ICU with a traumatic brain injury

Male High School Track Athlete of the Year in 2016 and has continued to push boundaries ever since.

He had won a silver and two bronze medals at past Paralympic Games in Rio and Tokyo. In Paris, his first event was the men’s 100 meters, where he placed sixth. Though he expressed a little disappointment, he also said “I’m proud of the way I competed. In Tokyo I took dead last in the 100, and it wasn’t particularly close. Even though I didn’t get the result I wanted, looking back I’m proud of the progress.” Hunter finished as the second-fastest double amputee over 100m in the race.

It also set the stage for his two finals races.

The first was the mens 400 meters, kind of his speciality. He beat all comers and won the gold medal in a time of 46.36, the third time he’s been on the podium in that event at a Paralympic Games. He was also part of the 4 x 100 Universal Relay team that took bronze in Paris for the USA.

A few weeks earlier, Hunter watched his wife, a former University of Georgia track and field star, win the women’s long jump gold. On their joint Instagram page called “The Woodhalls,” she wrote, “Proud is an understatement” following Hunter’s Paris performances. l

80 yards and 8 yards out to open the game. He then connected with Tyson Baggett on a 37-yard score, followed by TD passes to Easton Frasure (6 yards) and again to Baggett (50 yards). Isaac Morrison added a 58yard punt return with 3:26 to play in the first quarter.

After scoring 42 minutes in the game’s first 12 minutes, the Darts added 17 more in the second quarter. Bessinger tossed TD pass No. 6 when he hit Ryder Stringham from 1 yard out. Jaxton Itaaheau then had a 57yard TD run, which proceeded Finn Garff’s 42-yard field goal late in the half.

The Darts didn’t need to do much in the second half, already up by an

DAVIS COUNTY—Family and friends of a Farmington High athlete severely injured in a fall from a tree are rallying around her as she remains in intensive care

By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

Apopular and highly-skilled cross country athlete remains in intensive care at Primary Children’s Hospital after suffering brain injuries on Aug. 31. Skye Siddoway, a 17-yearold senior at Farmington High, fell 30 feet from a tree she was climbing near Farmington Community Park.

According to a GoFundMe page set up by her uncle Michael McCarty to help with medical expenses, Skye “suffered a traumatic brain injury that includes three brain bleeds, a large hematoma, and a large gash on the back of her head. She was first taken by an ambulance and then life-flighted to Primary Children’s Hospital. After many unsuccessful measures taken by medical staff to stabilize the swelling of her brain, Skye had to have an emergency brain surgery early Monday morning. The surgeon removed a large piece of her skull to help reduce the pressure on her brain.”

The surgery was successful, but her brain pressure continued to fluctuate and she has remained sedated. An MRI also discovered a neck injury below her skull that will require her to wear a neck brace while that heals. As of our press deadline on Wednesday,

incredible 59-0 score. In the fourth quarter, Johnny Parker and Charlie Shupe each had 23-yard TD runs. Konner Gallup finished the scoring with a 9-yard fumble return for a touchdown with under a minute to play.

In a half of action, Bessinger threw for 210 yards to go with his six touchdowns. He now has a state-leading 18 touchdown passes. Davis next plays at Taylorsville on Friday for a chance to go to 4-1.

Farmington

It’s been a tough year so far for Farmington, which is still looking for win No. 1 on the season.

she remains under constant supervision. The good news is that she has movement in her arms and legs.

Siddoway is an outstanding cross country and track athlete, holding school records in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters. Farmington cross country coach Ben Jacobson said prior to the season that “Our girls team is led by senior Skye Siddoway, who finished last track season running 5:00 in the mile and under 11 minutes in the two mile. She finished in the top 5 at the pre-region meet last month.”

Her teammates have rallied around her. At an invitational meet last week, Farmington girls had the words “strong like Skye” written on their backs and arms, and students at the school have held at least one rally on her behalf.

As of Wednesday, a GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/ donate-to-skye-siddoways-healingjourney) had raised almost $20,000 from more than 300 donors.

“This accident has turned Skye’s world upside down,” the post reads. “She was being scouted by different colleges for her running prowess. Now, instead of enjoying her senior year of high school, she has a long road of rehabilitation in front of her. She is being raised by her widowed mother, and the expenses stemming from her injuries, including medical and rehabilitation expenses, will be high.”

The City Journal will continue to provide updates of Skye’s rehabilitation. l

Last week, on Sept. 6, the Phoenix had a tall order when it traveled to Corner Canyon to face the state power chargers. Farmington fell 35-7 but played to a 7-7 second half after trailing 35-0 at the break.

Travis Hoopes led Farmington in rushing with 53 yards on 12 carries. Will Peterson was 14 of 25 for 109 yards. Afu Fiefia had four catches for 36 yards. Playing against one of the state’s top offenses, Farmington defense was led by Jett Salmon’s eight tackles.

The Phoenix can get their first victory of the season this Friday when they host Mountain Ridge in the final non-region game of the season. l

FARMINGTON HIGH SENIOR, SKYE SIDDOWAY (DARK BLUE) leads the pack at one of her cross country meets. Siddoway is an outstanding cross country and track athlete, holding school records in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters.

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Jacobson

WXHS, Bountiful volleyball teams go 5-1 at UVU tournament

DAVIS COUNTY—Woods Cross and Bountiful both won five of their six matches at the Utah Valley University Invitational Sept. 5-7 against top competition.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Atthe Utah Valley Invitational Tournament Sept. 5-7, Woods Cross defeated Murray and Wasatch in three sets and Davis, Salem Hills and Copper Hills 3-1.

Head coach Josey Hilton named sophomore setter Zamari Christensen as her player of the tournament for “running a very smooth and quick offense, playing great defense and serving well,” recording 171 assists, 46 digs, 26 kills, six aces and four blocks. “She consistently pushed us to be better and to do better,” Hilton said.

Hilton also noted junior outside hitter Avery Poulton “who not only showed off her offensive skills, but really went to the next level when it came to her backrow defense, making some really spectacular digs.” Poulton had 82 kills, 65 digs, 10 aces and three blocks on the weekend while junior libero Madison Schaerrer “solidified her spot” on the back row for the Wildcats with 60 digs. “She found her rhythm and had huge defensive plays for us,” Hilton said.

“This is a very talented group of young ladies and they have not come close to hitting their peak,” Hilton said. “I am super excited for them and what they will be able to accomplish.”

Woods Cross improved to 6-2 this year.

Bountiful

Bountiful swept Box Elder 25-10, 25-10, 25-6.

Taylor Harvey put away 11 kills with Milika Satuala adding nine.

“Taylor had an awesome night and Adelaide Stevenson did an awesome job at distributing the ball, getting all of

our hitters the ball and opportunities to score,” said head coach Kelsie White.

“Our freshman Paisley Gosney came out strong with six kills on the night, hitting over .800 along with two blocks. Abby Orme had a great night and got us four aces. Rachel Erickson was a solid force for us in the backrow, passing over a 2.0. Overall, an awesome night and a great way to start off Region play! After our pre-season games we were able to pinpoint what we needed to focus on in practice and the girls took those things and put them on display last night,” said White. “I was so happy with how they played and the way they used what we worked on in practice and brought during the game.”

At the UVU Invitational Sept. 5-7, the Redhawks defeated Provo 3-0, Salem Hills 3-2, Syracuse 3-0 and Bountiful 3-0 while losing to Mountain Ridge 3-2.

Bountiful’s season record currently stands at 6-3.

Viewmont

In its first Region 5 match this season, Viewmont defeated Roy in straight sets 25-16, 25-15, 26-24 Sept. 5.

“We played well and in control of the match the first two sets,” said head coach Karl Lippa. “I think the Roy coaching staff did a great job to make some changes in set three to balance the match into their favor. I was pleased with our serving today as serving in such a large gym is something we are not used to but the girls handled it well.”

The Vikings are now 2-1 this year.

Farmington

Farmington lost to Morgan in straight sets 25-17, 25-22, 25-16 Sept. 3.

Senior Ellyse Taylor had seven kills with sophomore Sara Rathbun adding six with Junior Kylee Day and senior Callie Curtis combining for 19 assists in running the Phoenix offense. Senior Becca Wangsgard led defensively with 11 digs while Taylor and junior Leah

Johnson both recorded eight on the back line and Rathbun had three blocks at the net.

At the Utah Valley Invitational Sept. 5-7, Farmington defeated the defending 5A state champion Maple Mountain squad in five sets 25-23, 2225, 25-15, 22-25, 15-8.

“It was a great match,” said head coach Kate Hawkes.

Taylor put away 14 kills with Wangsgard adding eight along with four service aces. Senior Clara John also had seven kills to help the offense.

The Phoenix then swept Olympus in three sets 25-18, 25-18, 25-13. Taylor had her own double-double with 11 kills and 13 digs to go with five aces while Wangsgard added seven kills. Miller’s 12 digs led the defense.

Farmington went on to beat Cedar 3-2 before losing to Orem 3-1, Park City 3-1 and Bingham 3-2, bringing their season record to 3-7.

Davis

Davis won a tight three-set match with Wasatch 27-25, 25-21, 25-21 –while losing its other five matches – at the UVU Invitational Sept. 5-7. In the win over the Wasps, senior Paige Halliday put away 14 kills while senior Leah Tuft added nine with senior Olivia Checketts and senior Avery Jensen running the offense with 17 and seven assists, respectively. Junior Alex Harris and senior Claire Hodgson combined for seven blocks at the net while junior Zoey Walsh, Jensen, junior Jewel Korth and Checketts had 36 of the team’s 44 digs.

Davis lost to Copper Hills 3-1, Pleasant Grove 3-0, Woods Cross 3-1, Snow Canyon 3-1 and Weber 3-2 at the three-day tournament.

“All the teams we played were very talented and we learned a lot,” said head coach McKay Barker. “We have so much to work on, but we are ready to compete.”

The Darts are now 6-9 this season.l

Woods Cross wins Lakeside tournament; Schmitt medalist

DAVIS COUNTY— In the tight Region 5 race, the Woods Cross boys golf team took its turn in first place at the Lakeside tournament Sept. 5. The Wildcats’ Clayton Schmitt shot a 68 to take medalist honors with five other teammates also in the top 10 and contributing to the 280 team score.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Woods Cross’ Clayton Schmitt won medalist honors at Lakeside Sept. 5, shooting a threeunder 68 while leading the Wildcats to the first place. Five other players finished in the top 10 – contributing to the team score of 280 – with Dylan Markisich tying for third with a 70, Brooks Bybee and Jackson Bodily tying for fifth with a 71 and Landon Day and Josh Allen tying for seventh with a 74. Sam Bennett and Tyler Allen rounded out the scores for Woods Cross with a 78 and 79, respectively.

“This tournament was a really

good day for us,” said head coach David Simon. “Some of the boys played to the ability that I have thought they could play all year. It was really fun to see the team excited about how they played.”

Markisich is currently leading the individual Region 5 standings with a 69.7 scoring average while the Wildcats are third with a 295.7 team score.

“Hopefully this helps our confidence moving forward for the rest of the season,” Simon said. “It is a really good region for golf and it will continue to be a tight race to see who wins the region.”

Viewmont

Viewmont’s Corver Barnes had a round of two-under-par 69 to place second at Lakeside, helping the Vikings to a second-place showing as a team. Also shooting in the 70s were Oliver Gladwell with a 74 and James Gardner with a 75.

Other scores for Viewmont were Joe Gladwell 80, Chase Dalton 87, Kimball Essig 88, Jack Clegg and Sam Simmons 89.

Gardner sits at sixth in the Region 5 individual standings while Oliver

Gladwell is 10th for the fifth-place Vikings.

Bountiful

Bountiful’s Ty Cottle tied for third with a round of 70 at Lakeside with the Redhawks coming in fourth as a team. Jeff Danowski, Andrew Johnson, Cody Forbes and Scotty Theo-

bald

Overall, Bountiful sits in first in Region 5 as a team with a 293.3 scoring average with Cottle’s 74.0 average ranking him fourth and Jordan (fifth), Forbes (11) and Danowski (12th) in the top 12. l

WOODS CROSS HIGH sophomore setter Zamari Christensen is running the offense for the Wildcats this season.

Photo courtesy Maple Mountainsports.com

shot 78s with Jack Jordan (80), Luke Smith (81) and Taylor Nardelli (82) rounding out the scores.

THE WOODS CROSS HIGH boys golf team finished in first place at Lakeside Sept. 5 with a team score of 280. Junior Clayton Schmitt earned medalist honors with a round of 68.

Photo courtesy David Simon

Bountiful atop crowded Region 5 girls soccer; Davis falls in Region 1

followed two scoreless overtime periods and a regulation portion when both teams scored a goal in each half. Lucy Morris and Annie Layton scored for Viewmont, with Tally Smith assisting on both goals.

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

There’s quite a logjam in Region 5 girls soccer, and two Davis County teams are in the thick of things.

As of Sept. 11, Bountiful was in sole possession of first place in Region 5 with a 6-2 record. However, four other teams are right behind within striking distance. One of those teams is Viewmont, which is 5-2, just half a game back in the standings.

Overall, Bountiful is 8-3 and on a three-game winning streak. The Redhawks next play Sept. 17 at Bonneville.

Bountiful shut out Clearfield 3-0 on Sept. 5. It was the fourth time this season the Redhawks earned a clean sheet. In this victory, Bountiful was up 1-0 at halftime and added two more goals in the second half. Playing at home, Bountiful got goals from three different players, with Belle Sorensen, Alivia Roberts and Myka Page each scoring. Emmy Sorenson, Morgan Jensen and Jane Hellewell had assists. Goalie Eliza Naegle got the shutout in the net.

Bountiful’s most recent game was a home contest against Woods Cross, a team the Redhawks lost to 3-0 on Aug. 15 in the region opener. In the rematch, Bountiful’s offense erupted for three goals in the second half after playing to a 1-1 tie in the first half. Page led the team with two goals, while Roberts and Izzy Hill each had a goal. Three players – Sophie Winzeler, Millie McPheters and Sorenson – had assists.

Viewmont

The 6-4 Vikings are the hottest team in Region 5, posting five wins in a row, including a thrilling shootout victory in their last outing.

Viewmont outshot Box Elder 4-2 in penalty kicks Sept. 5 to improve to 5-2 in league play. The shootout

Viewmont hosted Clearfield on Sept. 11 for a chance to tie Bountiful for first place in Region 5. The Vikings then play at home against Northridge on Sept. 17.

Woods Cross

The Wildcats are 3-8 overall and 3-5 in league action. There’s still time for Woods Cross to move up the standings if the team can put together a winning streak.

Before Woods Cross’ loss at Bountiful, it blew out Roy 4-0 at home on Sept. 5. The Wildcats had two goals in both halves, with four different players scoring. Sydney Oaks and Clara Howes each had a goal and an assist. Halle Tucker and Elizabeth Cowley also scored. Goalie Kiyomi Tautaina got the shutout.

Oakes came up big in a losing effort against Bountiful. The sophomore had three assists on the day, setting up Howes (two goals) and Rylee Linton for scores.

Woods Cross is next in action Sept. 17 at Clearfield.

Davis

The Darts suffered their loss in Region 1 play on Sept. 10, falling to Syracuse 4-3 in overtime. Davis dropped to 7-3 overall with the defeat. Davis was down 2-0 at halftime and scored three times in the second half while allowing one more goal. Simone Packer had two goals for the Darts, and Avery Johnson added one. Samantha Maudsley had an assist. Davis couldn’t muster a goal in overtime however, and Syracuse got the winning score in the extra sessions for Davis’ first loss since Aug. 15 when it lost to non-region foe Mountain Ridge 2-1 in overtime.

Before falling to Syracuse, Davis rolled over Fremont on the road, 8-0 on Sept. 5. This one-sided contest was close early, as Davis clung to a 1-0

halftime lead. The second half was all Davis as the Darts exploded for an incredible seven goals in the final 40 minutes. Brooklyn Phongsavath and Packer each scored twice, with Phongsavath also getting an assist. Reial Phongsavath added a goal and assist, too, as did Johnson and Marli Francis. Lydia Neville scored as well, with Maudsley, Bianca Brower and Courtney Burbidge dishing out assists.

It was Davis’ second 8-0 victory of the season. The Darts routed Logan by the same score in game two on Aug. 6.

Davis plays at Layton on Thursday followed by a game at Farmington on Sept. 17.

Farmington

The Phoenix enter their Sept. 12 game at home against Fremont with a 1-2 record in Region 5 games and 4-4 overall. All of Farmington’s region contests have been close matches.

In its last game, Farmington came up short in a shootout, falling to Lay-

ton on the road. The first half was action-packed, as Layton got up 3-1. However, Farmington stormed back with a pair of goals to force overtime. After a pair of scoreless overtime periods, the game went to penalty kicks to decide the winner. Layton prevailed, making two kicks to Farmington’s two. Oaklee Stanford, Taytem Grant and Breklyn Archibald scored regulation goals for the Phoenix. Claire Rencher and Grant had assists.

On Sept. 5, Farmington picked up what has so far been its lone victory in league play, a 2-1 victory at home over Weber. The Phoenix scored a goal in each half, with Grant and Andi Wright doing the honors. With several more region games to go, Farmington has lots of chances to pick up more wins. A home game against Fremont on Thursday is next. The Phoenix entertain Davis on Sept. 17. Last season, Davis swept the season series with wins of 2-0 and 2-1 over Farmington. The Phoenix last defeated the Darts on Sept. 27, 2022, in a 1-0 win at home.

Trojans stretch streak to four with a 42-7 win at Layton Christian

MORGAN—Boston Zack has three touchdown receptions and Miller Beardall steps up big for the Trojans with two interceptions. Morgan wraps up its preseason schedule this Friday with a Homecoming game against Kearns.

By Brian Shaw shawproducer@gmail.com

AtLayton Christian, Morgan’s football team got a different look than the fleet-footed Idaho Falls Skyline the Trojans defeated last Saturday in Pocatello, explained Trojans head coach Jared Barlow. It showed on the second play from scrimmage this week when a LCA player strip-sacked senior Beck Sheffield.

“Layton Christian has multiple kids with D1 offers and scholarships,” said Barlow of Morgan’s 42-7 win on Sept. 6. “Our team wanted to take the opportunity to show some schools

that they deserve some chances as well. Layton Christian was a big and physical team.”

Morgan [4-0] got the ball back on the next play of the first quarter when senior Luke Bauerle drilled LCA’s intended receiver on an end-around, a fumble that senior Tate Steel recovered at the Trojans’ 39.

Two plays after senior Lincoln Gilson caught a bullet and ran for a 26-yard gain, Sheffield continued his torrid streak of games with a rushing touchdown at four on a 17-yard scamper, giving the Trojans a 7-0 lead with the PAT.

This night also belonged to Boston Zack.

With 5:38 still to play in the first quarter and after a double-face mask penalty, Sheffield dropped a strike into Zack for a 40-yard touchdown and 14-0 lead after the PAT by Carter Gorham.

After Gilson gave the Trojans great field position with a 41-yard punt return, Tate Steel then snared his first receiving TD of the season on a

10-yard slant, pushing Morgan’s advantage to 21-0 after Gorham’s PAT.

There was still 3:38 to play in the first quarter, but this Trojans offense was humming against LCA’s D1 talent. After Miller Beardall wriggled his hands free from LCA’s intended receiver, the senior snared his first interception of the game. It was one that epitomized the weapons this team has in its arsenal.

“I love how week in and week out we have different kids that have great games. I thought Boston Zack and Miller Beardall had a phenomenal game,” said Barlow. “When we get so many that contribute and play, we are tough to stop.”

Midway through the second quarter of the game, Zack grabbed his second TD of the game with 5:34 left in the second quarter, zigzagging past three LCA defenders for a 25-yard reception and 28-0 lead with PAT.

Forty-five seconds after Zack scored, Beardall – who would finish this game with three tackles and two interceptions – recovered a fumble by

LCA’s ball carrier.

Moments later, the Trojans found themselves standing in the end zone after Ben Russell snagged his first TD reception of the season from junior QB Cade Randall to take a 35-0 lead after the PAT.

Senior Nik Preece would also grab his first TD reception of the season with 4:40 remaining in the third quarter to push the Trojans lead to 42-0 with Gorham’s sixth and final PAT.

“I loved how we matched the physicality and executed. Penalties were down this game, but we are starting to get a little careless with the ball offensively at times,” said Barlow. “Defensively we had 5 takeaways this game. We need to continue our positive trajectory and continue to work and prepare.”

In girls soccer, the Trojans fell 3-2 at Judge Sept. 3 as Macie Burton and Lily Evans each scored. Lacie Poll scored early in Morgan’s region opener vs. Ogden Sept. 5 but the Trojans lost late, 2-1. l

MHS tennis and golf teams on a roll in Region 13 play

MORGAN—The Golf team continues to find success in their season. Freshman Jace Benson shot a 7 under par 65 to win their most recent match at Mount Ogden with senior Lance Loughton taking second and sophomore Caleb Reese tying for third. The team prevailed over their nearest competitors by 30 strokes.

By Liisa London Mecham holaprivet@yahoo.com

The MHS tennis team is looking strong having completed 10 of their 15 matches set for regular season play. Last week the Trojans took on Grantsville and St. Joseph’s and played Homecoming matches this week against South Summit and Ben Lomond.

In a tight match at Grantsville Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Trojans prevailed 3-2 winning 2nd Singles, 1st Doubles and 2nd Doubles. At 1st Singles, Sophie Rabe fell 6-2, 6-3 to the Cowboys Afton Orill while 2nd Singles player Maycee Dee defeated Grantsville’s Riley McBride in three sets (2-6, 6-4, 6-3). At 3rd Singles, MHS freshman Vyvian Bailey lost close 6-4, 6-4 sets to Mya Orgill. Both of the doubles teams won three set matches. The 1st Doubles duo of Isabella Dickman and Willa Anderton came back after a 1-6 loss in the first set to prevail 6-2, 7-5 over Grantsville. In similar fashion, the 2nd Doubles team of Kaitlyn Carter and Syd Jensen started out with a 1-6 loss in Set 1 before fighting back in Set 2 (7-6 (3)) and Set 3 (6-4).

Two days later, the Morgan swept St. Joseph’s 5-0, handily winning all of the singles matches 6-0, 6-0, 1st Doubles matches (6-0, 6-1) and 2nd Doubles (6-1, 6-1).

Morgan hasn’t played a home match since Aug. 29, but they will wrap up the regular season with three home matches against Judge

MAYCEE DEE DEFEATED her opponent from Grantsville in three sets. Dee and her teammates beat Grantsville 3-2 and swept St. Joseph’s 5-0 last week.

Photo courtesy of Heather Dutson.

Memorial (Sept. 16), Ogden (Sept. 17) and Union (Sept. 19). The Region Tennis Tournament will be held Sept. 23 and 24 at Ben Lomond with the 3A State Championships at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City Oct. 4 and 5.

Morgan Golf continues to roll

The Trojans continue to lead the region in the Utah PGA High School Golf rankings. In the Region 13 and state individual leaderboard, Morgan senior Lance Loughton maintains a slight first-place lead over Trojan freshman Jace Benson, who leapfrogged over Ben Lomond’s Cayson VanBeekum, to move into second place. Caleb Reese (#6) and Korver Toone (#9) are also Top 10 in the current Region 13 rankings.

Last week at the Mount Ogden Golf Course, Benson shot a 65, seven under par, to lead the Trojans to a 30-point team victory (297) over second-place Union (327). Loughton took second with an even par 72 while Reese, a sophomore, tied with

MORGAN’S GOLF TEAM won their tournament at Mount Ogden by 30 strokes over the second place team. They continue to lead Region 13 with senior Lance Loughton and freshman Jace Benson as the No.1 and No.2 ranked golfers.

VanBeekum for third with a 73.

Morgan hosted their home match Thursday, Sept. 12 at Round Valley. They will play in Grantsville’s tournament at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course (Tooele) Sept. 17 and South Summit will host their tournament Sept. 23 on the Lake Course at the Wasatch Mountain Golf Course (Midway).

Photo courtesy of Jane Poll.

Peterson is pleased with the play of his team. “I’m excited to see our young players like Jace and Caleb continue to improve,” he said. “Lance is also playing some great golf. We just need to continue to build all of our players, so we can be ready for the other teams.” l

New engine built for public safety

MORGAN COUNTY—Morgan County has a new $635,000 engine.

By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

After waiting nearly two years

Morgan County Fire & EMS has a brand-new fire engine. The county commission approved the purchase of the second-generation Pierce Saber Pumper in October 2022. It was then ordered, and the fire department recently received delivery of the vehicle. Fire Chief Boyd Carrigan “introduced” the engine to the community at the Sept. 3 county commission meeting.

“The Saber chassis was built with the value-driven firefighter in mind –delivering advanced visibility, greater space, improved ergonomics and streamlined serviceability at an affordable price,” according to the manufacturer’s website. The $635,639 engine’s pump can put out 1,250 gallon per minute and carries 1,000 gallons of water. Ordering the same engine in 2024 now carries a $970,000 price tag, Carrigan said.

“It's a great engine; it's built for public safety,” the fire chief said. “It’s no frills, just a barebones workhorse for us, so we’re here to show it off a bit.”

The new vehicle replaces a 31-year-old engine – “our first-out engine, so it’s been a while,” Carrigan said.

At the meeting Commission Chair Mike Newton expressed his excitement for the new engine.

“It’s a pretty big investment by the county but we’re really excited about it and hopefully you don't have to see it in your neighborhood hopefully except maybe on the parade route,” he said. “But uh if you do see

it these guys are going to be there taking care of business, and we appreciate the work that they do and all of our volunteers.”

Many people don’t realize that Morgan’s fire department is mainly staffed by volunteers, he said.

“These are people who spend their time, their weekends, their holidays, their nights staying up late to protect the people of this community,” he said. “So, when you call for

an ambulance – we do have a couple of daytime staffing during the day, the weekday – but outside of that it’s volunteers that are coming to your rescue and they do a fantastic job. They might be volunteers but they’re experts and professionals. We really appreciate the work they do.”

The new engine runs so quietly many people might not even hear it except for the siren, Commission member Blaine Fackrell said.

“I just want to thank the council and Sean [Waller, fire operations chief and much of the impetus behind the new engine] for sure and all the hard work and support you guys give us,” Carrigan told the commission in conclusion. “We really appreciate you.”

Newton then praised Waller for his work on the engine’s design.

“Sean, excellent work on the design of the engine,” he said. “Every engine is custom built so they worked heavily on the design and exactly where everything would be. So hopefully it'll last us a good long time and we're excited about it.”

Carrigan said they don’t have a date for the engine’s push in ceremony but would get the word out to the community when they do. Push in ceremonies dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the firehouse bay.l

Veterans come together to learn about the VFW and American Posts in Morgan County

MORGAN COUNTY—VFW and American Legion Posts invites veterans and their spouses to join them for a special dinner to meet other veterans from the community.

By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com

The Morgan County Auditorium was filled with veterans and their spouses enjoying an evening of socializing and eating good food. This event was sponsored by The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post of Morgan County.

The evening started with a word of prayer, the “Pledge of Allegiance” followed by the singing of “God Bless America” before guests enjoyed a delicious dinner catered by Hinds Country Store owners, Gary and DeLynn Patterson with piano entertainment by Taylor Smith.

The primary purpose of the VFW is to foster camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve the veterans and community. On March 5, 1946, the VFW of Morgan received its charter. The Post names honors brothers Norris and Burton Nelson who both died while serving their country in WWII.

There are two eligibility requirements to join the VFW. First, members must have served in the Armed Forces and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or currently be serving. Second, have served in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters.

To join the VFW of Morgan Contact Van Nelson at (801) 791-2669 or email vnels29@gmail.com.

The primary purpose of the American Legion is to enhance the well-be-

ing of veterans and their families and serve the community. To be eligible for membership in The American Legion, you must have served at least one day of federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941 and was honorably discharged or are still serving honorably.

To join the American Legion contact Larry Phelps at (801) 668-1452 or email larryphelps31@gmail.com.

“While the VFW and American Legion are separate organizations, we meet together on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Veterans Room at the Courthouse,” said VFW Commander Van Nelson. They also join together in many community events; namely, flag ceremonies and color guards for community events, flag retirement ceremonies for school organizations, classes and religious organizations, honor guard for military funerals and wreath laying ceremonies. They also perform maintenance of the Veterans Memorial at the county courthouse, place flags at the cemeteries for Memorial Day along with programs at each of the four cemeteries and the Courthouse.

One of the favorite events of the

community is Veterans in the Class. Veterans visit both middle schools to tell stories and help them to learn respect for those who fought for their freedom.

American Legion sponsors the Oratorical Scholarship Contest for High School students while the VFW sponsors the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest for High School Students and Patriot’s Pen Scholarship Contest for Middle School Students.

“The purpose of [Monday’s] event was to bring veterans and their spouses together for an evening of socializing

with other veterans and spouses, to enjoy a good meal, entertainment,” said Nelson. “We have three socials a year for Post members and spouses.” Occasionally they will invite all Morgan County veterans and spouses who are not members, Monday night was one of those events. “It allows them to socialize with other veterans, have a good time, and perhaps have a desire to join one of the Posts. We are also there to answer any questions they may have.” Nelson said. l

MORGAN COUNTY FIRE & EMS personnel are proud of their new engine.

Courtesy photo/ Morgan County Fire & EMS

VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES enjoy the evening socializing with other veterans not only from Morgan County but veterans who join the VFW and American Legion Posts in Morgan coming from Weber County all the way from Salt Lake County.

TAYLOR SMITH shares his piano playing talent while the guests enjoyed their dinner.

GARY AND DELYNN PATTERSON catered the dinner for the event.

Courtesy photos

OBITUARY

Beth Kerby Kitchen

October 25, 1934 – Sept. 6, 2024

Beth Kerby Kitchen passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by loving family. Her sweetheart, Lynn, came back exactly four years after he passed away Sept. 6, 2020, to take her to heaven with him.

Beth always had time for family. She loved it when grandchildren and greatgrandchildren came to visit and would always say, “You’re such a blessing.” She was an easy conversationalist and much loved by her family members.

Born in Provo, Utah, on Oct. 25, 1934, she was the middle child of three children born to Joe and Zillah Kerby.

Beth grew up in Provo, surrounded by family. Her grandparents on her father’s side lived just across the street from them and she had aunts and uncles who lived in the neighborhood as well. This gave Beth an example of a tight-knit family and she carried on the same kind of closeness with her own family after she got married.

Beth’s father used to always call her “Annie Rooney” – his little Irish princess. To him, she was always “Annie,” or “Annie Rooney.” Beth said, “I didn't know, while I was growing up, how special it was to have a father who had a pet name for me. I appreciate it so much now. The day I got married my father wandered around the house singing, ‘Annie doesn't live here anymore. What heartbreak.’”

On April 30, 1953, Beth and Lynn were married in the Salt Lake Temple, and reached 67 years of marriage before Lynn’s passing.

Beth and Lynn had seven children. Their third child, Kerby, died at 14 months. She often talked of Kerby and he seemed to always be in the back of her mind. Beth and Lynn raised their children in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, with most of them serving full-time missions.

As Lynn established his early career, the family moved to California, back to Utah, to New Jersey, and back to Utah. Along the way, Lynn was always doing something – investing in real estate or starting a business. And Beth was always right there with him. As Lynn told it, Beth was really smart. He said when they were young, he had a million ideas to make money, but there was one problem – they didn’t have any money. They were broke. So he needed to save some money from their household income. Beth tightened her budget so that Lynn was able to save the money he needed to get started. In a few years, he was doing pretty well. Beth asked Lynn if he would pay back the money he got from the household budget. Lynn wasn’t happy, but he paid it. A few years later, Beth told him he had never paid interest on the household budget. Lynn wasn’t happy about that either, but he paid it. And in Lynn’s words, “Now if that’s not smart, I don’t know what is.”

Some of the properties Beth and Lynn owned provided great retreats for family get-togethers. All of their grandchildren have fond memories of spending time with their grandparents at the Heber cabins or their winter home in Logandale, Nevada. Beth and Lynn often held family parties or reunions to encourage their posterity to stay close.

Beth became a grandmother at the

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young age of 42. She loved her grand babies! Lynn once wrote that she always insisted on getting hugs from all of the grandkids no matter what. He said, “We all have to listen to them scream and yell, but she gets her hugs and kisses.”

Beth loved football. She and Lynn had season tickets to the BYU games and would take their children and grandchildren to them on the weekends. In addition, Beth always made an effort to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events, plays, and recitals.

Beth loved people and was a friend to everyone. She and Lynn developed many lasting friendships. They loved card games, soda runs, and even traveled worldwide with their friends.

Lynn and Beth served a mission in Brisbane, Australia in 1993 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were a favorite couple among the elders and sisters. Beth also held many other church callings, including serving in the Bountiful Temple with Lynn. She had a strong testimony of the gospel and lived a faith-filled life.

Like her husband, Beth never really slowed down. She burned up the road driving between their homes in Bountiful, and Logandale, and out to their ranch in Alamo, Nevada. Beth loved each of these places and always decorated them to make them feel like home. She welcomed anyone she knew to stay in these accommodations whenever needed, which was just another example of her very generous heart.

Beth is survived by son, Daniel (Rebecca); daughter Jeanette Elizabeth; son, Gary (Kathy); daughter, Nancy Barker; son, Matthew (Suzanne); son, Mark (Leslee); 20 grandchildren, and 36 greatgrandchildren; brother, Kent Kerby; and brother, Dale Kerby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Donald Kitchen; her son, Kerby; and her parents.

The funeral will be Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1476 N. 300 W. Bountiful, Utah 84010. The viewings will be held Monday, Sept. 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the same location.

Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery located at 4800 North 650 East Provo, Utah, following the funeral.

This is my prediction for Sept. 13

I think Morgan will beat Kearns https://morgansportsnetwork.com

I think the score will be MHS 66 Kearns 6

I think the first quarter will be Morgan 35 Kearns 0 Kearns scores are: Box Elder 52 Kearns 7

Wood Cross 63 Kearns 14 Northridge 62 Kearns 13

Currently Kearns head coach was Skyline high school football coach last season

These are the scores: One meet with Kearns in 2023 football. Morgan 33 Kearns 31

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Probate No. 243700489

IN THE Second Judicial District Court DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH

In the matter of the Estate of THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY KENT FERNELIUS

Holly Kae Palmer

Whose address is 5158 South 1275 West, Riverdale, Utah 84405 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to:

(1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above;

(2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Taylor Stone at 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025

(3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at Farmington District Court, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

Dated this 21st day of August, 2024

/s/ Holly Kae Palmer /s/ Taylor Stone

991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025

Publishing: 8/30/2024, 9/6/2024, 9/13/2024

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KITSAP JUVENILE COURT

In re the Welfare of: Christopher Allyn Moore, Jr. D.O.B. 09/14/2008

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO:

1. Lindsey Jo Brafford, Mother AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Case No.: 24-7-00165-18

Notice and Summons by Publication (Dependency)

A Dependency Petition was filed on June 14, 2024 . A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: October 30, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Kitsap County Juvenile Department, 1338 SW Old Clifton Road, Port Orchard, WA 98367.

You should be present at this hearing. You are expected to appear in person, but may, with extenuating circumstances, participate in this hearing by video or telephone as follows:

Video: https://zoom.us/j/448406187

Telephone: Call any of the following numbers and then enter the Zoom access number: (253) 215-8782; (346) 248-7799; (669) 900-9128; (312) 626-6799; (646)558-8656l (301) 715-8592

Zoom Access Number: 448 406 187

The hearing will determine if your child is dependent as defined in RCW 13.34.030(6). This begins a judicial process which could result in permanent loss of your parental rights. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a dependency order in your absence.

To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at (360) 725-6700. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg. wa.gov/DPY.aspx .

DATED this 3rd day of September, 2024 , by Alexander H Kirigin, WSBA #45200 Assistant Attorney General Publishing: 9/13/2024, 9/20/2024, 9/27/2024

Public Meeting Concerning the proposed GREAT SALT LAKE DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT PLAN

What: Public Meeting

Who: Water Users, Stakeholders, and Interested Parties

When: October 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Department of Natural Resources Office 1594 W North Temple St Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 (801) 538-7200

Online: Remote participation and live stream broadcast of the public meeting will also be available on-line at the following links:

Remote Participation: https://meet.google.com/nos-xckr-xei

Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/iAV5aBQjGGY

Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-3-33, Utah Code Annotated, the State Engineer has been directed to "regulate the measurement, appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of water within the Great Salt Lake meander line" through the creation and adoption of a Distribution Management Plan for the Great Salt Lake The public is invited to attend a public meeting wherein the Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan process will be explained and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions or provide comments. Seating may be limited, consequently online/virtual participation is encouraged.

Agenda:

1. Introduction: Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. - State Engineer

2. Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan presentation: Blake Bingham, P.E.Deputy State Engineer

3. Public Comments & Questions

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, individuals needing special accommodations should notify Nick Stokes at (385) 321-9323 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

Information from the meeting will be posted on the Utah Division of Water Rights website at

http://waterrights.utah.gov as a resource for those who are unable to attend the meeting or require additional information.

Publishing: 9/13/2024, 9/20/2024

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Beaver County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Oct. 10, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NONUSE APPLICATION(S)

31-1839 (U8023): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.25 cfs from groundwater (North and East of Woods Cross) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1841 (U8025): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.111 cfs from groundwater (North and East of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1842 (U8026): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.28 cfs from groundwater (North and East of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1843 (U8027): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.22 cfs from groundwater (North and East of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1851 (U11398): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.111 cfs from groundwater (North and East of Woods Cross) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1869 (U12844): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.056 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1870 (U12846): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.067 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1871 (U12847): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.067 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1872 (U12848): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.067 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1884 (U12531): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.334 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1887 (U16375): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.133 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1896 (U20845): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.134 cfs from groundwater (North of 500 S. Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-1900 (A34880): John Gustafson is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.015 cfs from groundwater (South of 500 S. Woods Cross) for STOCKWATERING.

31-2037 (U21223): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.089 cfs from groundwater (500 S. Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2038 (): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 1.25 cfs from groundwater (North of 500 S. Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2039 (U92): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 1.25 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2043 (U21222): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.045 cfs from groundwater (500 S. Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2055 (A20309): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.025 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2441 (A18447): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.03 cfs from the Underground Water Well (Farmington) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2620 (U12841): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.143 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2748 (): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.178 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2844 (U242): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.134 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-2845 (U243): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-2846 (U244): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.189 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-2847 (U245): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.089 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-2859 (U522): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.134 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-2860 (U523): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.134 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-2861 (U524): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.167 cfs from the Underground Water Well (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-2862 (U525): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-2863 (U526): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.267 cfs from the Underground Water Drain (Farmington) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-3202 (U8140): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.5 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-3444 (U12845): Coalt, Inc. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.334 cfs from groundwater (North and West of Woods Cross) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-3475 (U13142): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.278 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-3584 (U15023): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.335 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-3585 (U15024): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.111 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION.

31-3839 (): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.5 cfs from groundwater (Farmington) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-3841 (): Clark Water Company is/are seeking a nonuse period for 581.08 ac-ft. from the North Cottonwood Creek (Farmington) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer Publishing: 9/13/2024, 9/20/2024

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES CAMPBELL MURPHY,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAMES CAMPBELL MURPHY, Probate No. 243700373

Valencia

Katie Lyn O’Toole, Personal Representative, whose address is 764 E 250 N, Bountiful, UT 84010, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative’s attorney of record, Thomas R. King, KING & BURKE, P.C., 2046 E MurrayHolladay Rd, Suite 108, Holladay, UT 84117; or (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of Court in Salt Lake County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

KING & BURKE, P.C.

THOMAS R. KING

Attorneys for Personal Representative

Publishing: 9/13/2024, 9/20/2024, 9/27/2024

Morgan County School District Board of Education Public Notice

Pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-102 the Board hereby gives notice of an open meeting to be convened as outlined below. The Board may move into a closed meeting to discuss specifics as outlined in Utah Code 52-4-205.

A video/audio recording of the meeting will be available at www.morgansd.org the following day. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during the meeting should notify the Superintendent at least two working days before the meeting.

Date: September 10, 2024

Location: District Offices, 67 North 200 East, Morgan, UT 84050

Regular Meeting: 5:00 pm

I. Welcome – Board President, Gaylene Adams

II. Consent Agenda: Agenda, Minutes, Personnel, Financial Expenditures

III. Public Comment*

IV. Superintendent’s Report

a. Transportation – Cory Sanders

V. Business Administrator’s Report

a. Capital Projects Update

VI. Discussion Items

a. Real Property Lease Proposal for Bridge Financing for MHS Shop Project

VII. Action Items

a. Accommodations for Employee Religious Belief or Conscience Policy

b. Parent-Coach Communication Standards

c. Parent Complaints Policy

d. Resolution: The Purpose of Athletics

e. Homeschool Affidavit(s)

IX. Board Member Reports

X. Advanced Planning for Upcoming Events

a. Next Meeting October 8, 2024, 5 pm

XI. Adjournment

Gaylene Adams, Board President

*Individuals wishing to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the meeting should contact the Superintendent at 801-829-3411 by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting to be recognized on the agenda. Those speaking must provide name, city of residence, and topic. Three-minute time limit. Patrons may also share comments with board members via email at www.morgansd.org.

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Utah’s Six Tallest Buildings

Whether or not you consider Them to be skyscrapers or just very tall high-rise buildings, Utah’s built structures are relatively minuscule when compared to the whoppers in many cities around the world. For example, the world’s tallest building is Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, standing 2,717 feet tall and featuring 163 floors (plus two below ground). In the U.S., the title of tallest belongs to One World Trade Center in New York City, at 1,776 feet and with 94 floors.

So, how does Utah compare? Consider these, all in Salt Lake City.

• Astra Tower at 89 E. 200 S., stands 450 feet high and has 40 floors. It’s expected to be completed in 2025.

• Wells Fargo Center at 299 S. Main St., rises 422 feet and has 24 floors. It was completed in 1998.

• LDS Church Office Building at 50 E. North Temple, is 420 feet tall, has 28 floors and was completed in 1972.

• 95 State Street at City Creek at 95 S. State St., rises 395 feet. Completed in 2021, it has 25 floors.

• 111 South Main at 111 S. Main St., reaches 387 feet in height. With 25 floors, it was finished in 2016.

• 99 West on South Temple at 99 W. South Temple, shoots up 375 feet. Completed in 2011, it has 30 floors.

MGMS TEACHER

Tasha Weiers

Tasha

Weiers was born and raised in South Dakota. After graduating from Philip High School, she went on to earn her cosmetology license.

Weiers met her husband in downtown Grand Rapids South Dakota. They have been married for 21 years and have nine children.

They moved to Mountain Green four years ago after her husband retired from the military and got a job at Hill Air Force Base.

Weiers is currently in her fourth year working at Mountain Green Middle School as a Sped Aide. “I love working with the special needs kiddos,” said Weirs. “I just want all kids to feel loved and that they all have a purpose.”

In her spare time, Weiers likes hiking, going to the lake, playing sports and just being out with

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Proposed homesteader credit could help Morgan County seniors

MORGAN COUNTY—Morgan

County officials are looking to give local seniors some tax relief.

By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

Morgan County officials are considering implementing a property tax credit that would bring relief to some local seniors. What they’re calling the Homesteader Credit would be for Morgan residents who have lived in their home for at least 25 years and plan to stay there indefinitely. County Assessor Janell Walker introduced the proposed program to Morgan County commissioners at their Sept. 3 meeting.

If approved, the program would benefit residents 65 and older who live in a home on one acre or less (so agricultural property is not included), have no income-producing properties and have a household income of less than $50,000 a year. Those who qualify would receive a tax credit of up to half of their property taxes or a maximum of $1,186, whichever is less, along with a tax credit of 20 percent of the fair market value of their home. The program would cost Morgan County about $54,000 in unreceived taxes each year.

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I just watched “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” and saw in the credits that it’s based on a book by Damien Lewis. I know that Lewis has been in a lot of other spy movies — why wasn’t he in this one, since he wrote it?

A: There’s a simple explanation for this little puzzle, and it’s just one letter long: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”

A state tax relief program known as Circuit Breaker already offers property tax relief for renters and homeowners who qualify but the income threshold for that program is $40,000 a year.

“We have been working together trying to get some information on doing a homestead credit which would still go with the Circuit Breaker but basically just extend it,” Walker said. “It would help those people that basically are just over the threshold of being able to obtain the Circuit Breaker. We do not want to lose our residents that have been established in Morgan County and especially in Morgan City so this was our thought of making sure maybe we could help and get some of these abatements for those people that can't really support themselves on just Social Security and small pensions.”

The commissioners seemed to view the proposed program favorably.

“Overall, I think it’s a good idea,” Commission Chair Mike Newton said. “I want to try to protect those who live in the community and may have a difficult time being able to afford to continue to live in the community. It looks like what we’re talking about is a $54,000 difference from the current abatements to what could be, based on our projections, which I don’t think is a tremendous amount.”

I feel personally that these people have been paying property taxes, and their impact is very small on our community, and they’ve paid it for years now many, many, many, years helping other individuals so we can pay it forward. We don’t have to beat them up over it.

Commissioner Matt Wilson

“It’s very likely that folks who are 65 and older and would meet these requirements are probably to some degree demanding less services from the county than some others, at least from the school district for sure,” he added.

The county should consider a deferral rather than a tax credit if the program recipients’ family would inherit the home and would benefit from the proceeds, Commissioner Blaine Fackrell said. Fackrell’s reasoning was that

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(2024) was written by Damien (with an “e”) Lewis, not Damian (with an “a”).

Damian Lewis (“Billions”), the distinguished-looking, ginger-haired British actor, has indeed starred in numerous spy films and shows, including most recently 2022’s mid-20th-century period drama “A Spy Among Friends.”

He was not, however, in 2024’s mid20th-century period action film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” nor did he write it.

That film was written and produced by Damien Lewis, based on his book of the same name. This Lewis is a celebrated war reporter and bestselling author.

The similar names are certainly confusing, but it wasn’t such an issue until famed action director Guy Ritchie (“Snatch,” 2000) announced that he would be adapting the author’s book “The

Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” for the screen.

Q: Is Adam Sandler going to do another “Murder Mystery” movie? Those were fun.

A: The perpetually busy Adam Sandler (“The Wedding Singer,” 1998) has 12 different projects at some stage of development right now. Unfortunately, none of them is “Murder Mystery 3,” though he does have ideas.

“Murder Mystery” (2019) and “Murder Mystery 2” (2023) were fun, light romcoms pairing Sandler with fellow comedic great Jennifer Aniston (“Friends”) as a bickering but loving couple repeatedly (twice, anyway) thrust into the role of sleuths solving crimes in lavish settings. The films are, essentially,

the tax burden would have to be borne by other taxpayers, he said. “It’s not fair for everybody in the county to have to pick up the bill.”

If the inheritors planned to live in the home, then maybe the deferral would not be needed, he said. There is already a state property tax deferral program, but it is only for individuals 75 and older, and according to her research, it is not utilized very heavily, Walker responded.

Commissioner Matt Wilson saw the situation differently to Fackrell.

“I feel personally that these people have been paying property taxes, and their impact is very small on our community, and they’ve paid it for years now many, many, many, years helping other individuals so we can pay it forward,” he said. “We don’t have to beat them up over it.”

At the end of the discussion the commissioners gave Walker the go ahead to work with the county attorney’s office to develop an ordinance that could be added to the city code. Once that is done, the ordinance will go back to the commission for its approval. If it passes, the city will send out notices to those residents who may qualify for the program inviting them to apply for it. l

comedic send-ups of Agatha Christie.

The second installment was released in the spring of 2023 on Netflix and was a huge hit, just like the first. It was the biggest film on Netflix when it was released, and with more than 42 million views in its first three days, it had the second-biggest opening weekend for a Netflix comedy film. With numbers like that, it seems like just a matter of time before a third one goes into production. Especially since Sandler and Aniston have said that they’re game. While doing press for the second film, they both said they already had ideas for the story, including that their characters would get married in the course of events.

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League of Women Voters hosts panel discussion on ballot initiatives impacting education

FARMINGTON—A guest panel of the Davis School Board and other community members will address questions about the tax restructuring such as HB45 (2023) food and income tax reductions that take effect if the amendment passes.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

As Election Day approaches, the Utah League of Women Voters (LWV) of Davis County wants the public to be informed about questions on the ballot that could impact education. The group is hosting a panel discussion on Sept. 18 where residents can learn more about these measures.

“I hope to avoid a situation where voters just hear, ‘will they repeal the food tax and lower taxes if I vote yes?’” said Angie Sterner, president of the Davis LWV. “The ballot measure is not exactly straightforward because HB54 ties the tax restructuring to the amendment change. I find

Monday

Celebrity Family Feud

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

After another season full of familial love, gut-busting laughs and meme-worthy faces by host Steve Harvey, the final two episodes air back-to-back. Four more teams step up to win money for charity, followed by a special dedicated to the beloved host.

English Teacher

FX 11 p.m.

Conjunction junction, what’s your function? Nobody seems to know. But when Evan (Brain Jordan Alvarez) needs to get students paying more attention to school safety, he finds himself wondering just how to get the kids to understand basic English.

Tuesday

Dancing With the Stars

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

The secret to winning the coveted Mirrorball Trophy is calf strength. But the biggest thing to worry about in this season premiere is critiquing the chemistry between the celebs and their professional dance partners. Keep your eyes peeled for pizzazz.

American Masters

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

This special looks at the incredible work of Dominican-American author Julia Alvarez, which spans everything from poetry to nonfiction, literary novels to young adult and children’s books, and how they inspired a generation of Latino authors.

Wednesday Big Cats 24/7

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

This new six-part series takes viewers to Botswana’s Okavango Delta to follow lions, leopards and cheetahs both day and night, exposing fascinating lives over the course of six months. With unseen behavior and drone tracking, it’s a purrfect revelation.

MasterChef

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

After weeks of stiff competition, the final three multi-generational contestants compete for the title of MasterChef and $250,000 in this season finale. Who will impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich with their final dish?

Thursday

The Penguin

HBO 7 p.m.

Following the events of “The Batman,” Gotham City’s criminal underworld is left

it confusing and want voters to feel sure they have all the facts and information.”

Davis LWV is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to protecting voter rights, encouraging voter turnout and ensuring that everyone is represented in the democracy, she said.

According to the LWV, one measure that will be on the ballot is a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to use Utah’s income

tax revenue to fund unspecified state needs after following the current public-education framework. Currently, it is earmarked solely for public education, higher education and services for children and individuals with a disability.

“Our in person meeting with a guest panel of the Davis School Board and other community members will address questions about the tax restructuring, such as HB45 (2023) food and income tax reductions that

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in disarray. With a void to fill, Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell) begins his transformation into Gotham’s most notorious gangster by making a play to seize control.

Totally Funny Kids

(30) KUCW 9:30 p.m.

Tacarra Williams spotlights videos showing the youngest members of the family doing some of the most absurd things imaginable, whether they meant to or not. Rapid fire clips will have viewers in hysterics until one clip earns the title of the week’s best.

Friday

Secret Celebrity Renovation

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

A brand-new episode of this celebrity home renovation show airs tonight. This time, LA Dodger shortstop Markus “Mookie” Betts decides to pay back his father with the surprise of a muchneeded home renovation. Nischelle Turner hosts.

20/20

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Anchors David Muir and Deborah Roberts return for the Season 47 premiere of one of America’s most beloved investigative news programs. From interviews with current newsmakers to in-depth reports on stories that grip the nation, the truth is within reach.

Tell Me How I Died

A&E 8 p.m.

It seems like another pretty open and shut case. However, when things are sent to the forensic pathologists for clarification, there looks to be much more to the story. Is it pos sible this case could have been an accident rather than a crime?

Saturday

New House No Debt

A&E 10 a.m.

Brock and Mary are ready to trade-in the suburbs for the sandy shores of a small beach town. While still keeping bud get in mind, the pair is deter mined to purchase property on either the Northeast Coast

of Florida or the Gulf Coast of Alabama.

Everything Everywhere All at

Once

HBO 6 p.m.

This 2022 adventure finds overworked laundromat owner Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) and her demure husband, Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), struggling with life and taxes when a split in the multiverse opens a series of bizarre parallel realities, giving them hope.

48 Hours (2) KUTV 8 p.m.

One of America’s most popular truecrime series returns for its 37th season with this two-hour premiere. With gripping tales of murder and corruption reported by CBS correspondents, this perennial favorite delves deep into the actions of the guilty.

Sunday

Matlock (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Attorney Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Kathy Bates) decides to begin practicing law again at a prestigious law firm in this series premiere and reboot of the ‘80s TV classic. Matty’s unassuming ways and folksy charm helps her sway juries and win clients.

Rescue: HI-Surf (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

The personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect folks along the coastline in the world — are front and tured, Layton (David Diggs) and train. Meanwhile, Nima attempts

take effect if the amendment passes,” said Sterner. “Additionally, there is a State School Fund Distribution question on the ballot that the School Board hopes will not be confused with the funding requirement amendment question.”

The panelists are Denise Willmore, president of the Davis Education Association; Liz Mumford, president of the Davis School District Board of Education; and Royce Van Tassell, executive director of the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools. The moderator of the discussion will be Davis County Commissioner Lorene Kamalu.

Education funding is really important to the community, said Sterner. “We wanted residents to be able to hear from Davis County experts about the potential impact of the ballot initiatives. It will be a great opportunity for residents to get answers to their questions.”

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Davis County Library at 133 S. Main Street in Farmington. l

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By Jay Bobbin TV Media

The series may be called “The Old Man,” but that title is challenged by how much Jeff Bridges has to do in the show.

Season 2 of the FX spy drama, based on Thomas Perry’s novel of the same name, is currently running Tuesdays on the network (and the following day on Hulu), with the Oscar-winning actor (for 2009’s “Crazy Heart”) back as CIA veteran Dan Chase, who teams with former ally and FBI official Harold Harper (played by multiple Primetime Emmy and Tony winner John Lithgow, “3rd Rock From the Sun”) in Afghanistan to rescue the kidnapped Emily (Alia Shawkat, “Arrested Development”), who could be the daughter of either man — or her Afghan captor (Navid Negahban, “Homeland”). Amy Brenneman (“The Leftovers”) also returns to the cast.

Wednesday

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Survivor

Host Jeff Probst is back on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji with a diverse set of castaways for the Season 47 premiere of “Survivor,” which airs Wednesday, Sept. 18, on CBS. Podcasters Jon Lovett (not to be confused with Jon Lovitz of “SNL” fame) and Aysha Welch are two who’ll be looking to form alliances.

“This is a first for me,” Bridges, who is also an executive producer of the series, says of the extended work “The Old Man” is giving him. “Making a movie, you get a beginning, middle and an end … but in a show like this, I don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s an open-ended thing. As far as preparation goes, I start with aspects of myself that kind of parallel the character, but also it’s wonderful to have a consultant like Christopher Huddleston, who is a former CIA operative. That really is very helpful.”

With Season 2 of “The Old Man” letting him work more closely with Lithgow, Bridges reflects: “One of the things that we have so much fun talking about is that our upbringing is similar. We’re both second-generation actors, and we approach it the same way. There are a lot of actors who [say], ‘Please, only call me by my character’s name, and let’s not have any contact.’ And we both work kind of 180 from that. We both really like to get to know each other.”

The filming of Season 1 of “The Old Man” was interrupted while Bridges fought both lymphoma and COVID-19. Furthermore, the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes forced Season 2 production to be suspended.

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Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist & MOHs surgeon, serving his patients in Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Farmington, Kaysville and West Bountiful.

Dr. Heaton is board-certified in dermatology and is currently a member of the American Society of MOHs Surgeons.

Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. Dr. Heaton performs skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, MOHS surgery, mole exam and removal, acne, warts, cyst removal, spider vein treatment, CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling and many other skin and cosmetic related procedures.

Dr. Heaton received his undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). He earned his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) in Glendale, AZ. And completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, vacations to Bear Lake, movies, grilling and spending time with his wife and three children at home in Bountiful.

Dr. Marc Mitton Board Certified Dermatologist

Marc Mitton is a Utah native and cherishes the opportunity to serve the people of this beautiful state. His passion for dermatology began after receiving his own skin cancer diagnosis as a medical student. He believes that listening and being thorough are the keys to successfully practicing medicine. He specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, rashes, acne, warts and molluscum, as well as several other skin conditions.

Dr. Mitton has specific interests in complex dermatological conditions and dermoscopy (the use of a light-based tool for classifying skin lesions and certain rashes). He prioritizes staying up to date on recent research, best medical practices and surgical techniques, and enjoys applying them into his practice.

Dr. Mitton received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Utah and graduated with his medical degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO. He completed his intern year of residency at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA and his dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. His residency provided many opportunities for specialized training including treating potentially life-threatening skin conditions at one of the state’s burn units, training with a nationally-renowned pediatric dermatologist, and countless exposures to rare and difficult-to-treat cases at conferences on a nearweekly basis through Lehigh Valley and the University of Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Dr. Mitton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, being outdoors, biking, board games, and especially making weekend breakfasts with specialty pancakes.