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Teen Living Center opens its doors to most vulnerable kids
LAYTON—The Davis Education Foundation held a ribbon cutting last week to officially open the new Teen Living Center (TLC) in Layton. The 16-bed facility will be operated by third-party nonprofit, Switchpoint Community Resource Center.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
WhenJill Bergman walked into Davis Education Foundation Director Jodi Lunt’s office almost three years ago, she knew about Teen Centers in the high schools that provided resources for kids experiencing homelessness, but she asked, “where will they sleep?” That’s when the idea for a Teen Living Center (TLC) was born. That idea came to fruition last week as the Center opened its doors to teens who need a place to stay while providing resources to keep them on track for graduation.
Jill and her husband Rod Bergman donated the money to buy the property for the 10,000 square foot 16-bed facility located at 75 N. Fort
Lane just east of Layton High School.
“Look what we can do together collectively, the impact this community will have on lives and generations to come for our young people to have
a future that has hope,” said Lunt.
“I’m so excited to open these doors and provide futures and hope and light
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Utah Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on lower court’s ruling of Amendment D
SALT LAKE CITY—A Third District Court ruling last week nullified a proposed amendment that would allow lawmakers to overrule citizen initiatives that would have gone on the November ballot. The Legislature filed an appeal to the Utah Supreme Court on Friday.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Acontroversialruling last week by Third District Judge Dianna M. Gibson that nullified the Legislature’s proposed Amendment D, allowing lawmakers to overrule citizen initiatives, was appealed by the Legislature last Friday. The Utah Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case on Sept. 25. The Legislature approved the constitutional amendment in a special session Aug. 21 that would allow it to go on the November ballot.
Those against the proposal sued saying the ballot question was “misleading.” Gibson ruled that the ballot question “entirely eliminates the voter’s fundamental constitutional right.”
“We are extremely disappointed by the lower court’s policy making action from the bench,” said Senate President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Mike Schultz in a statement after the ruling.
“It’s disheartening that the courts – not the 1.9 million Utah
SCOTT M. MATHESON COURTHOUSE. The Utah Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Sept. 25 in the case of the Legislature’s proposed Amendment D. Public domain image
voters – will determine the future policies of our state. This underscores our concerns about governance by initiative as an out-of-state interest group from Washington, D.C., with seemingly unlimited funds, blocked Utah voters from voicing their opinions at the ballot box. The people who claim to advocate
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Second apparent assassination attempt on Trump
The US Secret Service has been credited with preventing another attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. This time, the apparent attempt came while Trump was playing golf in Florida. The Secret Service, as is standard practice, had gone ahead to secure the next hole, and one agent saw the barrel of a rifle extending from the tree line. Agents opened fire on the location, causing Ryan Routh, who had been camped out for at least 12 hours, to flee. Routh was later apprehended and immediately taken in. No one was injured in the event, and details are still forthcoming at the time of going to press.
Utah mountains see first snow
In one of the earliest snowfalls in years, the recent storm that brought heavy rainfall to the valleys also dusted the mountains with the first snow of the season. Pictures from several ski resorts showed the Greatest Snow on Earth starting to color the ground white in the higher elevations on Sept. 17, the same date when, in 1965, the Salt Lake Valley itself got a dusting of snow. Snow in higher elevations at this time of year is not unprecedented, but it is rare and bodes well for the upcoming ski season. Many resorts released their tentative opening dates as well, starting in mid to late November.
Image of ill-fated submarine released
The OceanGate Titan submarine caused a huge stir in world society last year when contact was lost on its way to visit the wreck of the Titanic. Family and friends held out hope that the submersible, carrying the CEO of the company, and several guests, would be found and recovered. However, it was later discovered that the submarine suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in the deaths of all those on board. Recently, the US Coast Guard released an image of the submarine as it lay, several hundred yards away from the Titanic wreck, on the ocean floor. Not much is discernible from the image, however, the bright white tail section is seen sticking up from the silt on the ocean floor, with another white fragment of the hull resting nearby.
DAVIS EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECTOR JODI LUNT and other dignitaries cut the ribbon on the new Teen Living Center. The 10,000 square foot 16-bed facility will assist teens experiencing homelessness with overnight housing.
Photo by Becky Ginos
DAVIS COUNTY—Autumn
offers a much-needed change of pace, and despite the pumpkin spice nay-sayers, it may well be one of the best times to get out and enjoy this beautiful world.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
It’s official – Autumn begins this week, Sept. 22, 2024. It’s a new beginning, a new season, and one full of possibilities. While the City Journal addressed the ‘Ber’ months in a previous issue, Autumn itself deserves some special attention. Unfortunately, the online community has labeled Autumn and those who enjoy this season as “basic” – something that is far too mainstream, and overhyped, but the following may just go to show why this season deserves all the love it gets.
For centuries, Autumn has marked a bracing for winter. Traditionally, Autumn has been the season of harvest, bringing in as much produce as possible before the first frost, and the first hard freeze threaten crops. Often, this harvest has also been part of larger celebrations, like
Autumn – celebrating a season
Thanksgiving, in which the harvested bounty is shared with a community of friends and family, bringing warmth to home and hearth before the onset of winter.
As the years moved on, and the world became more connected, innovations in shipping and food preservation made the focus on harvest less of a necessity and more of a tradition. Sure, in the 20th century, many people could find canned goods or even fresh produce in the dead of winter, shipped from warmer climes, but the traditions of harvest foods endured, like corn, potatoes, both sweet and savory, and of course, pumpkin with all its associated products.
This leads to one of perhaps, the most divisive aspects of Western autumnal culture – pumpkin spice. Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice has become the unofficial flavor of the season. Everything from lattes to cookies, to shakes and more, but what actually is in pumpkin spice? Ironically enough, the seasoning itself does not include pumpkin, although many products will add that flavor in addition. Pumpkin spice is a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, with some mixtures including allspice.
Oddly enough, similar mixtures have been found in cookbooks dating back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but the official pumpkin spice, or pumpkin pie spice was codified in the 1890s. Pumpkin spice is a classic example of the old saying, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. The spice has worked and been a favorite ingredient for over 700 years, why mess with success?
Variety, as the saying goes, is the
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for some of our most vulnerable children who don’t know what tomorrow will look like. We are here to lift and ensure that everyone in this community has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.”
Third-party nonprofit, Switchpoint Community Resource Center, will operate the facility with Davis School District, Layton City and Davis County acting as coordinating partners in accessing key community resources, according to the Foundation.
“This fits our mission of self-sufficiency to get out of homelessness,” said Switchpoint CEO, Carol Hollowell. “If we can help youth at this level I won’t see them as adults. We can break the cycle now.”
Many of the kids who will come here don’t have life skills, she said. “A lot haven’t learned how to cook without a microwave or do simple housekeeping. We want to get them to a place where they can graduate from high school and move on to be selfsufficient.”
Kids staying here have to attend 90% of school, said Hollowell. “They have to have passing grades and participate in 20 hours of after school activities. It can be anything, clubs, athletics, etc.”
TOUR THE CENTER at last week’s ribbon cutting. The facility has a homey look and feel to it.
The average stay is four months, she said. “We will try to place them back with their family or find someone who can take them in, like a foreign exchange program where a functional family can take them for the rest of the school year.”
Hollowell said Switchpoint is a liaison with the school district. “We’re advocates and work hand-in-hand with the district. Ours is a support staff that can create a safe environment for the kids. We help them with homework and filling out paperwork for college.
spice of life, and Autumn provides a fantastic change of pace from the dog days of summer. There’s plenty to see and do in general, as well as the many Autumn-specific events in Davis like the Scarecrow Walk, Frightmares at Lagoon, concerts, and more. There’s never a better time to have a great season than the present, and fall 2024 promises to be an outstanding one. l
We’re their support system.”
“There’s no question that the role of the Davis School District is to educate students,” said Superintendent Dan Linford. “Our students come in all shapes and sizes from diverse backgrounds. We take them all. We don’t turn anyone away but sometimes we have to do extraordinary things to help students and to preserve the learning environment for all.”
Linford said sometimes to meet the students’ needs the district builds football stadiums and provides coaches and teams. “Sometimes we provide food for students who have food insecurity. It’s impossible to know what others are going through. What we’re committed to is ensuring that in those rare cases that a student needs a place to sleep that we can at least point them to the opportunity to receive these kinds of resources.”
These are all things that help students learn, said Linford. “This helps us with our primary mission, to ensure that all students can learn at high levels.”
“The underlying goal is to give children hope so that they don’t repeat the cycle,” said Hollowell. “We’re breaking the cycle of poverty so they can say ‘I can do this.’ They can see the light at the end of the tunnel.” l
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Florida man charged with attacking his mother
A 32-year-old Florida man has been charged with mayhem and aggravated assault in connection with an attack on his mother and another woman who tried to help.
Dean Garcia, of Vero Beach was charged on Monday in 2nd District Court with mayhem, a second-degree felony and aggravated assault, a third-degree felony. Police said on Sept. 11, Garcia tried to “rip his mother’s eyes out,” and left the woman almost blind. He allegedly kicked the other woman in the “pelvis multiple times, punched her in the face and hit her with a chair,” court documents said.
Garcia’s mother told police that he threatened to take out her eyes and “then dug his fingers into both of her eyes,” according to the charges. The affidavit stated that Garcia admitted to attacking both women. He was scheduled to be in court on Wednesday.
Crews fighting Rudd Creek Fire encounter rattlesnakes
The Rudd Creek Fire that started last week when lightning sparked grass and fueled the fire was 90% contained as of Monday according to the UintaWasatch-Cache National Forest. The area is on the south side of Farmington Canyon and is in steep, rocky terrain. Authorities said smoke may still be visible
for the coming days.
Crews working the fire also reported a few encounters with large rattlesnakes on the slopes.
Man who killed grandparents sentenced to 15 years to life
A 28-year-old Clearfield man pleaded guilty on Monday in a plea deal to reduced counts of murder in the killing of his elderly grandparents in November 2022.
Jeremy Dwayne Belt was ordered to serve two consecutive terms of 15 years to life in prison for the murder of Thomas Walker, 87 and Janice Walker, 85.
The plea reduced the charges from two counts of aggravated murder to two reduced counts of murder.
According to court documents, on Nov. 23, 2022 Belt got into an argument with his mother and accused his grandparents of trying to hurt him. Belt said “that he could feel an electrical current in the room and asked her (mother) if she could feel it. During that discussion, he became upset with his mother and (he) kicked her in the face,” the document said.
After being kicked in the face, Belt’s mother left the house. When his grandparents tried to leave, Belt followed them into the garage. Police said he started hitting their car with a small sledgehammer and “cut the motor wire” so they were not able to leave. He then kicked them in the chest and hit them in the head with a sledgehammer, the court document said.
According to the plea, Belt went into his bedroom, and returned to the garage with his .22 caliber rifle. “He first shot his grandmother in the head,” the documents said. Belt went back into the house and got another round then came back and killed his grandfather. The plea also said Belt had smoked meth the night before and took marijuana and Xanax earlier in the day.
Female officers honored on National Police Women’s Day
Law enforcement agencies throughout the county celebrated their female officers on Sept. 12, National Police Women’s Day. “National Police Women’s Day is a reminder of the incredible contributions female officers make every day to protect and serve our communities,” a Bountiful Police Department social media post said. “From patrol officers to detectives and every role in between, these women break barriers, inspire change, and lead with heart and resilience.”
BLAST FROM THE PAST
1924
Centerville chats Porter-Walton’s store on the corner of Richard’s street and First south was damaged by fire to the extent of $50,000 Wednesday night, the greater part of which was covered by insurance.
The annual Sea Gull graduation exercises of the South Davis Stake will still be held Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 8 p.m. in the Centerville Second Ward chapel. Everyone invited. No charges.
1934
State milk consumption is inadequate
A recent survey made in three cities of the state shows consumption of fresh milk is nearly 60 percent below the diet specified as adequate by the Bureau of Home Economics.
The report shows the average purchases of fresh milk are half a pint a day per person. Average purchases of evaporated milk are very high amounting to 349 lbs per person a year, compared with a national average of 15 lbs per year. Many families buy no fresh milk at all.
1944
Centerville airman shot down on forty-third mission
Mr. and Mrs. I.P. Hallman of Centerville, on Saturday, Sept. 9, received a message from their son, Lt. Hugh P. Hallman, announcing that he had been shot down while on his forty-third mission in Europe over enemy territory.
He bailed out of his plane but his parachute did not open up until he was within about 50 feet of the ground which was soft as it had just been plowed which saved him from serious injury.
For two days, the enemy with bloodhounds hunted him during which time he was without food, but on the third day a Frenchman took him in and gave him food.
1954
Utah Federation of Congregational Women to hold conference
The annual fall conference of the Utah Federation of Congregational Church Women will be held at the Bountiful Community Church (congregational) 4th East at 1st North streets, September 28, 1954.
Attending this state conference will be delegates from Congregational churches at Vernal, Provo, Holladay, Salt Lake City, and Ogden.
The speaker, Mrs. W. Bayord Buckham, president of the National Fellowship of Congregational Christian Women, is the elected leader of some 700,000 Congregational Christian Women throughout America.
1964
Autumn Arrives
Autumn arrives officially at 7:17 p.m. on Sept. 22. This day then will include just a little less daylight than did the 21st.
And from Sept. 22 until Dec. 21 the days will grow shorter. The length of time the sun is above the horizon and the time it was below the horizon was practically even on Sept. 21 and 22. By Dec. 21 the days will be so short a hunter will have to get out into the woods or fields pretty early if he is going to have time to hunt, so that he will have enough daylight to get in an afternoon of hunting.
1974
Bountiful keeps on greenery pressure; holds driving range
The Bountiful City Council continued their thrust for more greenery and landscaping in Bountiful by insisting on compliance with their landscape specifications even though a car dealer claimed he didn’t feel beautifying 4th South was as important as 5th South.
The council also appointed a five-man board of engineers and architects to review different building materials that are expected to come on the home-building market as traditional building materials become scarce and expensive.
1984
Davis entrants win fair honors
Davis County entrants into the 1984 Utah State Fair walked away with four “Sweepstakes Awards” in the Home Arts Division. Davis County participants also captured top honors in photographic, fine arts and crafts division.
Ray O. Kirkland, of Bountiful, earned blue ribbons for first place honors in the Creative Art and Wildlife or Nature Divisions. He has won numerous Sweepstakes and firstplace honors at the State Fair for the past several years.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates integral culture in society
Hispanic Americans make up roughly 16% of the population in Utah, and Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts in September, marks a great way to recognize these outstanding people.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
Throughout the year, the first of every month kicks off a commemorative month paying homage to, or raising awareness for a significant cause. In September, however, an important month starts midway through. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month will be observed nationwide, but what is it, and why is it important?
Hispanic Heritage Month began as a commemorative week in 1968 but was later expanded to an entire month in 1988. Since then, it’s been gaining steam and has been celebrated in many ways across the country. The date of Sept. 15 was chosen to coincide with the “Cry of Dolores,” which marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence, and, with the expansion to Oct. 15, encompasses many Central and South American independence days.
The Hispanic population in the United States at large accounts for roughly 19.5% of the total population as of 2023, and in Utah alone, roughly 16% of the population is Hispanic. This represents a
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for greater voter engagement are the same ones who obstructed Utahns from having the opportunity to vote on this important matter. The court’s actions have introduced significant uncertainty into the electoral process, raising concerns about the impartiality and timing of judicial interventions. Such interference during an ongoing election undermines public confidence in the integrity of the process. The court is denying the right of the people to vote and should not be exerting undue influence on this election.”
The court ruling is so general,” said Rep. Melissa Garff Ballard, R-North
significant amount of the population both locally and nationwide that comes from a Hispanic background. Beyond the large number of people who identify as Hispanic or of a Hispanic background, why is Hispanic Heritage Month so important to recognize?
For those with Hispanic heritage, it’s a time set aside to remember roots, ancestors, and family that have paved the way for current and future generations. For millennia, these people have endured trials and hardships and built empires and civilizations. Looking to the past can help serve as an inspiration for the future. It’s not just about the distant past
Salt Lake. “But the legislature has to be very specific. The ruling came without any debate. It’s a huge burden of proof on the legislature even if it’s 10, 50 or 80 years. It also opens up a Pandora’s box we have to abide by.”
The Legislature’s argument for proposing the amendment was that it would clarify the voters’ and legislative bodies’ ability to amend laws. “When Utahns voted to legalize medical marijuana in 2018, everyone, including the resolution’s sponsors, recognized that the new law had its issues and needed revision,” the Legislature said.
“Through the Legislature’s collaboration with various stakeholders across the political spectrum, we were able to
either – Hispanic Heritage Month also highlights the many major contributions of Hispanic Americans across the history of this nation.
From examples like civil and workers’ rights activist Cesar Chavez, whose name adorns many streets across the country, to entertainment giants like Lin Manuel Miranda and Selena Quintanilla, to sports figures like David Ortiz and Roberto Clemente, even in politics like Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Hispanic Americans have had a huge impact on American society. Put simply, the United States would not be the place it is today without the tremendous contributions of
keep the bill’s original intent, ensuring those suffering from chronic pain or illnesses have access while preventing the drug from becoming recreational.”
“We thank the plaintiffs for their commitment to ensuring Utahns’ voices are heard,” Senate Democratic Leader Luz Escamilla and House Democratic Leader Angela Romero said in a statement after the ruling. “By defending voters’ rights in court, they have played a vital role in protecting our democracy. The court found Amendment D invalid due to its deceptive language and the Legislature’s failure to publish the text as required. The Legislature's actions aimed to override voter decisions and increase their own power. By shifting
Hispanic Americans.
Hispanic Heritage Month can serve as a valuable time of education as well for those who do not claim ancestry from Central and South America. Learning about the struggles, sacrifices and contributions of Hispanic Americans across history, and especially locally cannot only generate empathy but can also help strengthen the ties of community across cultural and ethnic borders. This leads to perhaps the best ways that people in Davis and across the state can celebrate this month.
In addition to learning more about the Hispanic community in the state, and county, one of the best ways to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month may well be to support locally owned and operated Hispanic organizations and businesses. It’s difficult enough to open a small business, but doing so when, in many cases, English is a second language, is another challenge entirely. Receiving support from those outside their own community goes a long way to keeping these businesses afloat.
More information on Hispanic Heritage Month, its origins, and the impact that Hispanic culture and people have had on the United States and its institutions can be found at www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov. Many other resources on how to better support the Hispanic community can also be found there, as well as resources on art, politics, sports, and more. l
responsibility for drafting the ballot question from nonpartisan staff to the President and Speaker, they allowed themselves to omit key details that would mislead voters.”
“We will not stop fighting for Utahns,” Adams and Shultz said. “It’s critical we find a path forward that safeguards our state from external influence and keeps Utah’s future in Utah’s hands. We will continue to exhaust all options to prevent foreign entities from altering our state and clarify the over a century-long constitutional practice, including our appeal to the Utah Supreme Court. We urge them to undo this wrong and preserve the voices of Utahns.” l
THE FLAGS OF LATIN AMERICAN countries at a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration by U.S. Army South.
Photo by Army Sgt. Nina Ramon 345th Public Affairs Detachment, Public Domain Image
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept. 23-29
North Salt Lake Food Trucks Night – Final Night
Monday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m.
Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North
Unity in Community: Latino Heritage Event
Monday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m.
Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North
Free Family Art Night
Monday, Sept. 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main Street, Bountiful
Kaysville Family Super Sport
Monday, Sept. 23, 6-7 p.m., $35 per family Barnes Park, 950 W. 200 North
NASA Growing Beyond Earth (6th and 7th graders)
Monday, Sept. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Clearfield Branch, 1 N. Main Street
Trivia Night – All Ages
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Clearfield Library, 1 N. Main Street
Boomers and Birding Social Hour
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10-11 a.m., FREE Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Wy, Farmington
Layton Fire Department Open House
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5-8 p.m.
Layton Fire Department, 530 N. 2200 West
Taste, Tour, & Ta-Dah!
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30-7:45 p.m., FREE Garden tours and live performances from local musicians
USU Botanical Center, 80 E. 725 South, Kaysville
BYO Music Recital
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
All ages and levels are welcome Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Road
Veteran Open House – Small Business Owners
Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - noon, FREE Davis Technical College Business Resource Center, 450 Simmons Way, Kaysville
Bountiful Farmers Market
Thursday, Sept. 26, 4-8 p.m.
Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South
Scarecrow Walk Opening Day & 5K
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., FREE USU Botanical Garden, 80 E. 725 South, Kaysville
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Shriners Children’s Walk for Love is to honor those who can’t
FARMINGTON—Farmington High School senior with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), sometimes known as brittle bone disease, has been receiving treatment from Shriners since she was a child. She has been getting stronger every day and is able to participate in the things she loves with less pain.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Mostpeople take for granted walking and running without pain or difficulty, but for 17-year-old Sara Jane Giles, it takes a lot of effort to get her body to do what her mind tells it to. Giles has a form of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), sometimes known as brittle bone disease. OI is a genetic disorder that causes bones to break easily. It's caused by a defect in the genes that produce type I collagen, a protein that helps make bones strong.
Through years of physical therapy and other medical care at Shriners Children’s Hospital, Giles will be walking in the Shriners Children’s Walk for Love fundraiser Sept. 21 to help other kids like her.
“I was diagnosed at age 5 or 6,” said Giles. “The years leading up to that I was breaking bones doing normal activities as a toddler. They couldn’t figure out what it was. They said I’d grow out of it.”
Giles said when she went to Shriners they had a lot of answers almost immediately. “They made the diagnosis. It was an amazing experience to know what was going on in my own body. I felt heard and supported. I was more than my disease.”
It took so long for a diagnosis, she said. “There were no physical features. They took an X-ray of my entire body and found a sign of OI in my skull.”
Giles said that she has met with specialists of every kind. “They don’t treat me as just a patient, but a person. Everyone who works at Shriners has made a personal connection with me. They know me for me. I’ve never been scared at an appointment because they
always explain everything.”
One of the most difficult things about OI is not having your body match up with your mind, said Giles. “You want to join in but your body won’t follow. It was hard to sit on the sidelines while my friends were doing things so effortlessly. Chronic pain takes a toll on you.”
Since being diagnosed and receiving treatment at Shriners, Giles said her bone density has increased. “I’m able to do what I love without so much pain. I can live my daily life with less pain than when I was a child. Although it is still difficult and activities cause pain I’m at a place where it is manageable. I’m grateful that I am getting stronger every day.”
Giles is a senior at Farmington High School and a Student Body Officer for social media. “I also love basketball and softball. Social media gets me involved in all the events and I get to make fun posts. It keeps me busy. That’s what I’m interested in.”
The walk is part of the patient ambassador program, said Aubrey Gurney, marketing and communication specialist at Shriners Hospital. “It gives patients the opportunity to share their stories and Shriners’ mission. We have a roster of awesome kids we can call up.”
It’s the annual fundraiser that goes to the patient care at Shriners, she said. “We care for patients regardless of their ability to pay. Doctors go above and beyond.”
Last year, the walk raised more than $125,000, Gurney said. “It’s (Shriners) all funded through an endowment and generous donors. That’s how we’re able to provide care for our patients.”
“I’m so excited for the walk,” said Giles. “It brings the Shriners community together but it symbolizes a lot.”
Walking can be difficult, she said. “People take for granted being able to take small steps. The walk builds community and support. I’m honored to be a part of it. To walk for those who can’t is great.”
This year’s Walk for Love will be held Sept. 21 at the Hogle Zoo from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.l
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SARA JANE GILES is an SBO at Farmington High School. Giles will be participating in Shriners Children’s Walk for Love Sept. 21.
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‘Halloween kid’ creates bigger and better displays every year
KAYSVILLE—Sixteen-year-old
Carter Boldt, a sophomore at Farmington High School, designs and builds his own haunted house complete with spiders, tombstones and skeletons. Boldt started building in June and set up the display last week.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Carter Boldt loves Halloween. It’s more than just pumpkins and candy. The 16-year-old Farmington High School sophomore spends hours and hours transforming his Kaysville home into a real life display of lights, spooky skeletons, creepy spiders and more.
“For as long as I can remember I’ve loved Halloween,” said Boldt. “There are pictures of me every year
in my costumes.”
The idea for the display started about three years ago when Boldt and his family lived in his grandma’s basement. “My Uncle decorated for Halloween and did it every year,” he said. “I liked it and wanted to do that when we bought our own house. As soon as we bought our own house, I started sketching out what I wanted it to look like so that I could get the stuff and build what was on the paper.”
“Carter builds some of his displays with his dad but the majority of them he designs and builds himself,” said Carter’s mother MaryJane. “He spends many hours thinking of and designing Halloween items.”
Each year since, it’s grown bigger and better, Carter said. “I built a 50 foot web last year. This year I’m adding a 14 foot long 4 foot high spider.”
Cobwebs stretch across fences he’s made out of pallets. “It’s all free except the rebar,” said Carter. The spi-
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der is built out of PVC pipe. I use a lot of PVC pipe.”
Carter said he gets some of his ideas from a guy he follows on YouTube. “I take those ideas and expand them but a lot of them I come up with on my own. The fences and coffin were my ideas. I just see what fits in our yard.”
In addition to the webs and spiders, the display includes lights. “There are lights that wrap around the fences and spotlights and floodlights that light up different things on the house and the roof,” he said. “Starting now they’ll be on as soon as the sun goes down.”
The neighbors like it too, said Carter. “They see me start building in June and they say ‘oh it’s started.’ It’s fun.”
Carter said his parents mainly pay for all of the supplies. “I pay for some of it but they enjoy paying for it. Usually it’s all me that does the set up and I take it all down too. It’s a big job but it’s fun. We’re hoping to get it on the
Halloween map so that more people can stop by and enjoy it.”
On Halloween night, Carter sticks around to make sure no one touches the display. “This year we have a security camera,” he said. “There’s about $1,000 worth of stuff. I don’t want anybody to take it.”
When Carter isn’t decorating for Halloween, he likes to hunt, fish and hang out with friends and he plays the trumpet in the band. “I also have my own business,” he said. “It’s yard care and landscaping. That keeps me busy most of the summer.”
Although there are tombstones and skeletons, Carter said the focus is on a nice Halloween not really scary or gruesome. “I want a family friendly house. I have a mix of everything but I don’t want scary things. I want everybody to be able to come and look at the display.”
Carter’s festive house is at 383 W. Spring Flower Circle in Kaysville.l
CARTER BOLDT loves Halloween and decorates his house every year. He designs and builds most of the display.
CARTER CAREFULLY HANGS spider webs on the garage. This year he’s added a 14 foot long 4 foot high spider.
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Voters have the power to decide if a judge will remain on the bench
SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission provides information about judges to help voters make an informed decision when they cast their ballot. There is also a team of courtroom observers made up of regular citizens that give input on a judge’s performance.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Whenthe November ballot comes, in addition to the candidates and initiatives, there are several judges listed for reappointment to the bench. Most voters have some background on candidates so that they can make an informed decision but what about a judge? There’s a system in place for voters to find out the judge’s track record on decisions, procedural fairness and overall legal ability.
The Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) evaluates judges and makes that available to the general public.
“It’s an independent government commission,” said Mary-Margaret
Pingree, executive director of JPEC. “Most regular citizens are not in court to watch a judge first hand. The commission has attorneys, court staff, social workers, etc. who evaluate them by a number rating system.”
The scale is from one to five, she said. “For example the legal ability category. Voters can see their score versus their peers and see what their average is with all other district judges.”
There is also a team of courtroom observers, said Pingree. “They are regular citizens. They’ll watch to see if the judge promotes respect, etc.”
Commission members spend months reading and understanding the data and vote on whether the judge meets the minimum performance standards, she said. “People can go online at judges.utah.gov to see how the citizens rated the judges and to see how the commission voted.”
It’s pretty simple, said Pingree. “You go to the site and put in your county, then ‘find my judge.’ You’ll see a summary paragraph that gives a quick overview. Then if you click on ‘more information’ you'll see a lot of information about that judge.”
Every election cycle there are judges on the ballot, she said. “It is for
a six year term. Most judges are evaluated every six years. The Supreme Court is every 10 years.”
Voters have the authority to keep a judge in our not, she said. “People have the opportunity to say if they’re doing a good job and want to keep them for another six years.”
Some people might ask why they should care, Pingree said. “Judges impact our lives in many different ways. It’s more important on the local level.
Bountiful’s hidden jungle – Armstrong Aroids
BOUNTIFUL—Armstrong Aroids in Bountiful is not your average plant shop, and the best way to learn about what they do, is to visit their location.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
There’s something truly amazing in the basement of an unassuming building in Bountiful. Walking past the tan brick, and down the stairs it feels almost like the door should open up onto a law firm or dentist's office, but instead, those visiting Armstrong Aroids are greeted by the sights, and sensations of a tropical paradise.
Toure Armstrong and his wife have been in the plant business for years, starting with a personal collection that has, pun intended, grown exponentially. The difference between Armstrong Aroids and other nurseries, however, is the sheer variety and kinds of plants that people can find there. “It’s something that you just won’t get anywhere else,” said Armstrong, “You just don’t see anything like this at the big box stores.”
Walking around the store more than proves his point. Ivy creeps along parts of the ceiling, exotic and tropical plants adorn every wall and every corner, and the scent of earth and growing things pervades the air. It’s more than just a store: it’s an experience. That’s one reason why Armstrong encourages people to visit, “You don’t even have to buy anything, just come and look around,” he said. Many who visit, however, usually end up leaving with something.
Some who come to the store, bring things, however, to the “Propagation Station.” Those in the plant community are very familiar with the term propagation, but basically, it entails taking clippings from healthy plants and cultivating a new growth from them. Armstrong Aroids propagation station allows plant lovers to bring in clippings from their own plants, mix and match, and exchange them for other clippings. It’s a great way to build community, and it’s due in large part to that passionate plant community that Armstrong Aroids is doing as well as it is.
Much of their success, however, is due to their hands-on approach to the world of exotic plants. Many vendors of exotic plants will simply purchase the greenery from overseas, and ship it to the customer. Many times this results in a plant that has a
difficult time adjusting to the elevation and climate in Utah which is much dryer than most places exotic plants come from. Armstrong Aroids, however, does things differently.
As opposed to these other vendors, Armstrong will purchase the plants, import them, then spend the time acclimatizing and rehabilitating these exotic plants before putting them on the floor for sale. “We’re going to take on that responsibility and that risk,” said Armstrong, “There’s nothing like this in Utah.” Coupled with the excellent instruction lent by Armstrong and the community that frequents his shop, the plants, and their new caretakers, are in much better hands.
Though taking care of these plants, teaching courses, and introducing new themes like terrari-
They determine custody, legal matters with businesses, divorce cases, property ownership, etc.”
Learning about the judges helps voters make an informed decision, she said. “It’s your voice that decides whether they remain on the bench.” It’s a powerful position the voter is in, said Pingree. “It’s important for judges to be held accountable to the people.” l
ums, swag and more is rewarding on its own, Armstrong says that the best part of the business is the people. “The people are the most rewarding part,” he said, “I get to create a lot of a-ha moments here.” Overall, Armstrong emphasized this point by saying, “We’re here, we’re local, and we care about our customers and the plants they buy.”
Armstrong Aroids is located at 495 South 100 West in Bountiful and is open Thursday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. More information on the shop, their offerings, and more can all be found at www.armstrongplants.com. l
WALL-TO-WALL PLANTS are the hallmark of this Bountiful nursery.
STEPPING INTO ARMSTRONG AROIDS is like stepping into another world.
THE PROPAGATION STATION, where plant lovers can take a plant, and leave a plant.
A RARE PHILODENDRON SPIRITUS SANCTI, native to Brazil, thriving at Armstrong Aroids.
Photos by Braden Nelsen
OPINION
Organization in life, especially in the midst of uncertainty, is a never-ending challenge that seems to be frustrating and confusing for all of us. And yet, many times we simply accept the uncertainty by ignoring it or minimizing the challenge. In this manner, our efforts are often confusing and challenging. And this kind of confusion can result in hesitancy and failure to accomplish the goals we set for ourselves.
In our attempts to manage life in this way, it’s no wonder that our plans often lead to a lack of consistency and completion. And when this occurs, it can lead to confusion that might be interpreted as a weakness or inability on our part which pollutes our thinking and processing.
To avoid this type of failure in our lives, it needs to be clear that we avoid any pattern of thinking errors that might be interpreted as acceptable when we’re determining our future. If we fail to do so, the laws of natural consequences will catch up to us and our efforts to successfully complete our plan will falter. Any type of confusion in the laws of our planning can be difficult to correct.
For if we fail to invest sufficient time and effort to establish correct
options in our plans for life, it can be easy to mistakenly settle for less than our best in determining a healthy life for our future. Being impatient in the midst of our challenges is something that we all may experience, and that factor alone probably accounts for a great deal of our failures.
Looking for the purpose of confusion in our lives, and lack of a clear design in our imperfect perception can be difficult to recognize in the early stages. And if we fail to recognize these issues, our progression may become so confusing and overwhelming, that together they can sabotage our growth and develop -
Ement. Recognizing the cycles in life can be challenging unless we regularly examine the course we’re on and the speed with which we move from one level to another. We need to ask ourselves, what is our goal in life, what is our method for managing the uncertainties, and how can we manage them without losing our balance and energy. Since there will always be some measure of uncertainty in
life, as we delve into the difficulties of what our future might be, logic would say that without a clear plan and direction in life, we could eas -
ily lose our clarity and priorities as we move from one level of understanding to another. Maybe the answer is as simple as being sure of our priorities and taking one step at a time as we consider how much we are willing to risk in our journey. As always, part of the answer has to be simply moving line upon line, precept upon precept. Then talk to someone you trust for their input. We are seldom alone in this transformation, and time spent with a friend can be a valuable step in our journey. So, don’t give up and don’t give in. Maintain your goals. Reach out. The future can be amazing. Set your course. Decide to go first class. Don’t settle for less.
John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l
An ounce of preventative medicine: ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’
mergency room doctors are modern day heroes as they save lives on a daily basis. TV shows often conceptualize the ER physician by the stressful decisions they make in an emergency. Can your regular humble family doctor save your life as well? It may not look as glamorous as on TV, but calculating your risk with your family doctor, then discussing lifestyle changes or treatment can certainly prevent that heart attack or stroke in the first place.
Imagine you need to swim across an alligator infested river, and about 25% of people similar to you don’t escape the alligators. Of people who increase exercise, only 18% of them get bit (similar results for improved diet, smoking cessation, etc). Of people who take a recommended medication, only 15% of them get bit. Although you cannot reduce your risk to zero, it helps to combine these changes.
If you have multiple risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, tobacco/ nicotine use, family history of heart or kidney disease, then your risk could be even higher than 25% of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. We all have to “swim” across this river called life, and there is always risk of bad things happening, but you can mitigate this risk with simple interventions.
BY NICHOLAS
NOBLE, DO
Emergency room doctors deserve all the credit they get, but don’t forget about how glamorous preventative medicine can be. We family doctors in the clinic may not be pumping on patient’s chests, putting tubes down throats, or doing emergency surgeries, but we do have good
data to show how many of these life threatening problems we have prevented. This may not get the spotlight on entertainment media, but sitting down and having a conversation with your humble family doctor could save your life.
This article is referencing the American Heart Association/ American College of Cardiology Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) 10-year risk calculator.
Dr. Noble graduated summa cum laude with a medical laboratory science degree from Weber State University, and then earned his medical degree at Des Moines University. He completed his family medicine residency at Promedica Monroe Re-
gional Hospital, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Noble also served two medical missions to Ghana while a student and a mission to Honduras as a physician.l
FHS students get taste of the military at Mission Day
FARMINGTON—Students at Farmington High School got an immersive, hands-on taste of what it’s like to serve in the Guard at the Army National Guard’s Mission Day tour. The asset team travels across the country with the tour and spent only one week in Utah. Farmington High was the only school in the district to offer the experience.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
The gym at Farmington High School turned into a military Tactical Operations Center last week as the Army National Guard brought the nationwide Mission Day tour to the school to provide students an immersive opportunity to see what it’s like to serve in the Guard. The sixman mobile unit was only in Utah for one week and Farmington High was the only school in the district to have the opportunity to experience it.
“Our school just earned our Military Purple Star Designation this past year,” said Principle Justin Whittaker. “We are looking for ways to continue to support our military students and to recognize the sacrifices that their families make for our nation.”
Students participated in a series of activities that simulated real missions such as:
• Tactical Operations Center – students learned that their unit had been
200 students rotated through the gym all day completing military tasks.
called in to respond to an emergency and received briefing on the mission.
• VR Firefighter – This immersive VR experience gave students a taste of what it’s like to protect lives and property from a wildfire. In addition to VR goggles, students suited up in real-world firefighting gear to virtually battle the flames.
• VR Field Clinic – Students received instructions on performing CPR + defibrillator training in a Virtual Reality experience; wrapping immobilization splints to arms or legs and applying a tourniquet.
• Night Vision Search & Rescue – Students got experience in what it is like to perform a rescue operation in the dark while wearing night vision goggles. They entered a dark enclosure where they attempted to rescue a missing person.
• Hazmat Cleanup – Students had to see how fast they could put on a regulation hazmat suit before working together to contain a hazardous material and seal it in a containment vessel.
“We come in and show the kids all of the opportunities they have in the National Guard,” said Recruiting
and Retention NCO, Sean Distance. “We get to tell them about the jobs and education benefits of it and how it can help pay for college.”
Students take the SASVAB (Student Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), it’s similar to the ACT, he said. “It helps with career exploration. It has software that connects to Utah jobs. You might say ‘hey I want to be a mechanic.’ That could align with your aptitude score on the test and the school could set up an internship or job.”
It’s free to the school, said Distance. “We love it when students have as many opportunities as they can.”
Mission Day gives students the opportunity to see another way they can access college, said Mueller Park Junior High office manager, Nicole Banner. “Some kids go to college through athletics or academics and some through military support. This gives them a chance to learn about the programs and see that they can stay and become a nurse or firefighter and get a degree.”
Kids from a military family have a lot of transition, she said. “It’s hard for kids to move from place to place and have to make new friends. Davis School District is focused on making an easy transition for them.”
The district looks for ways to help them be part of the community, said Banner. “They’ve been supporting our safety, now how can we make a positive experience for you.” l
Layton teen doesn’t let disability stop her from serving others
LAYTON—Kaitlyn Mitchell received the Daily Point of Light Award for her service on the Layton Youth Court. Mitchell has Tourette’s Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). The condition causes her to have tics but they disappear when she’s at Youth Court.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
For 18-year-old Kaitlyn Mitchell, helping others is just part of her DNA. If she gets the chance to serve –she does it without question. Mitchell was recently given the Daily Point of Light Award #7896 by Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires people to take action that changes the world.
The award is given five days a week to individual U.S. citizens. Each person has their own day. Mitchell’s was Sept. 10, 2024. The recognition came from her participation in the Layton Youth Court.
“It’s a diversion program for kids with minor offenses who admit to the charges,” said Karlene Kidman, director of the Layton Youth Court who submitted Mitchell’s name to the organization. “They go before a panel of their peers. Then they are given a disposition ranging from community service to an apology letter. It’s to help them make better choices in the future and to help them not to make bad choices in the first place.”
Kaitlyn is amazing, said Kidman. “She first started with the court when she was 13 years old. She was so quiet.
She started teaching the CHOICES class. When she heard about that she said ‘I want to do that.’”
She took it on and did a phenomenal job, Kidman said. “She came to the training and started teaching other kids.”
“I got started (with Youth Court) because we’d recently moved from Cache Valley to Layton and my mom saw a post in the school newspaper,” said Mitchell. “I thought it sounded fun.”
The CHOICES class teaches things like how to avoid peer pressure, she said. “We talk about emotional management, drugs, etc. We’ve had a couple of people who had offender charges end up coming back to be on the panel.”
Mitchell said the panel talks to the offenders about their lives. “We try to get to know them. They’re nervous to stand before the panel. We ask about school, their grades and hobbies.”
They’re also given the chance to give their side of the story, she said. “Some were peer pressured into it. We’re humans. We all make mistakes.”
The panel is able to see the police report, said Mitchell. “Sometimes they lie so it helps to know what the report says.”
Mitchell has some health issues but she doesn’t let that stop her. “I have Tourette’s Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND),” she said. “I have tics that make it really hard for me to do things but they disappear when I’m at Youth Court.”
“The Youth Court meets once a week,” said Kidman. “In the last fiscal year, Layton saw 100 cases. In two years we had a 100% success rate.”
Kidman said the kids come to them from different sources. “They come to us from the school, police officers and parents. When they get a citation that could go on their record, the police know about youth court. This gives them a second chance and shows them that this is serious. If they don’t comply they could be sent back to juvenile court.”
Most of the kids who come into Youth Court don’t really care about their community, said Mitchell. “That’s why they act out. They don’t think people care about them or what they do. By connecting to their com-
munity, they realize there’s something to care about and there are more people to connect with.”
It’s so rewarding to see how kids made a simple mistake and the court can help fix it, she said. “They recognize it and never do it again.”
Mitchell said she’s learned a lot about herself through her service.
“Through my disability I’ve learned to advocate for myself. By doing that, I’ve learned that I can pretty much do anything a ‘normal’ person can do. You might think you can’t do it – but you can.” l
SENIOR KAYLEAH KIRKWOOD does CPR on manikin Fred in a VR field clinic simulation, part of Mission Day at Farmington High. More than
Photo by Becky Ginos
THE YOUTH COURT is a diversion program for kids with minor offenses who admit to the charges to clear them through community service. Mitchell has held every position including judge.
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Utah has not often been viewed as a battleground state. Until recently, many presidential candidates flew right over the Beehive State without giving it a second thought. There’s an interesting movement growing in Utah, however, and it’s one worth noting.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
eorge Washington, the first president of the United States wasn’t one to mince words. His role was unprecedented, and, as a man who did not seek the presidency, was not worried about pleasing constituents, he was honest and upfront about his convictions. One such conviction he addressed several times in his farewell address in 1796: political parties.
In the address, he said, that the institution of political parties “serves always to distract the public councils and
Harris, Trump and…other?
enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection.” That wasn’t his only antiparty statement either. Washington also shared the following in the same address.
“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.”
So what has this got to do with the current battle between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump?
Besides the obvious contention between the Republican and Democratic parties, there’s an interesting tie to Washington’s sentiments that has arisen
in recent polls, and because of the recent elections here in Utah. It’s true, that Utah has been traditionally a red state, and 2024 is shaping up to be consistent with that view. However, a recent poll by 270towin shows an interesting statistic.
As of Aug. 22, 2024, the poll showed that Utah polled at 60% in favor of another Trump presidency, and 28% of a Harris presidency. The interesting thing, however, was that there was 12% of those polled who favored an ambiguous “other.” This is significant, not only because of the break from the duopoly of the Republicans and Democrats but that, according to 270towin, it is the largest percentage in the union that favors a third option.
While George Washington may cringe at the thought of yet another party being thrown into the mix, it’s clear that parties in and of themselves aren’t going anywhere, and so perhaps the next best step to align with the vision of the first president himself, is to expand the options to more than just the
two that have held the presidency in a stranglehold for centuries. It seems, if the most recent polls are to be trusted, that many Utahns agree.
As of September, there are several other candidates beyond Trump and Harris who have thrown their hats into the ring. The two most prominent, arguably, are Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, and Chase Oliver, of the Libertarian party, but while they are the front runners in the third-party race, they aren’t alone. Ballotpedia lists at least two other candidates who are in the running as well, offering that many more options besides the two frontrunners. Recent elections, in which many voters have felt they had to choose between “the lesser of two evils” have caused many to look for other options, and it seems like Utah has favored, more than other states, picking from a larger pool of candidates. While it may not be the no-party system Washington favored, it’s certainly closer to be able to have a choice, rather than the flip of a coin. l
SPORTS
Prep runners take on Border Wars, prepare for Davis Invite
TAYLORSVILLE—Davis sophomore Isabella Cram was the top finisher among racers at the Border Wars cross country competition last Saturday.
By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com
Davis High sophomore Isabelle
Cram raced to a strong eighthplace finish in the championship girls division at the Border Wars cross country competition on Saturday. With hundreds of runners competing in several different divisions at Valley Regional Park, Cram finished the 2.8 mile race in a time of 16:41, helping the Darts to a fifth-place team finish.
Olympus junior Adria Favero won the race in a time of 15:51. Riverton won the team title.
Cram was followed by teammates Erin Christensen, freshman, in 25th at 17:25, senior Helen Glaze in 33rd at 17:39, sophomore Courtney Burbidge in 51st at 18:15, and freshman Addison Loveland in 60th at 18:41.
In the championship boys division, Davis was fifth and Farmington ninth. Taylorsville won the team title. Farmington senior Landon Sturgeon was the top local finisher, coming in 15th at 14:18. Davis sophomore Harrison Skousen was 29th at 14:32, Davis senior Carter Rawlings was 38th at 14:39, Farmington senior Joseph Miller placed 39th at 14:39.4, and
Davis sophomore Jonas Clay also cracked the top 50, finishing 49th at 14:46.
In varsity girls, Bountiful placed 10th in team scoring and Farmington was 20th. North Summit won the team competition. Bountiful senior Ella Becker led local runners with a 21st place finish at 18:43. Bountiful junior Taya Sander was 23rd at 18:23, Bountiful sophomore Ellie Showalter was 52nd at 19:12. Farmington’s top runner was junior Gabriella May in 54th at 19:15.
The varsity boys division was
won by Jordan, with Bountiful taking 10th place. Five Redhawks placed among the top 80 racers. Sophomore Evan Ostler finished 44th at 15:43, senior Mason Christopherson was 47th (15:46), sophomore David Ebert 59th (15:53), junior Elijah Guzman was 71st (15:58) and junior Drew Babcock was 79th (16:08).
Bountiful volleyball stays on top of 5A
Top-ranked Bountiful volleyball won 3-2 against #3 Woods Cross this week at the start of Region 5 play. Head coach Kelsie White said it was a team effort to pull out a tight fivesetter.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
Bountiful
The number one team in 5A faced thirdranked Woods Cross Sept. 12 and the matchup lived up to its billing with the Redhawks pulling out a five-set win 26-24, 26-24, 20-25, 21-25, 15-11.
“This was a great match by both sides,” said head coach Kelsie White. “We have known for a long time that Woods Cross was going to be one of our toughest opponents. They have a lot of key returners that improve all the time. They are an overall great team and always do a great job and ALWAYS give us a battle.”
Region 5A MVP Taylor Harvey again led Bountiful. “She is always a key player for us, and she continues to exceed expectation and put the team on her back,” White said. “She was crucial for us in the front and back row, putting balls away from every position.”
Junior outside hitter Milika Satuala put away match point, “showing up right when we needed her with a great swing,” according to White.
Junior setter Adelaide Stevenson has been acclimating to a new position in running the Redhawks’ offense. “She has been working so hard and is getting more comfortable running the floor, as well as getting us an awesome serve every time,” White said.
Senior middle blocker Abby Orme had a key tough serve and “huge block” in the final set that
White credits as a turning point in the win.
Junior libero McKinley Durea “picked up tips and swings from every direction and made it possible for us to run our offense,” according to White. White also noted the contributions of senior Mae Johnson, who is new to the sport, with some “great instincts that made a big difference for us defensively,” and seniors Elsie Breinholt and Hannah White with their leadership. “They both came in and did their job and gave us an extra edge.”
A number of schools and racers did not participate in the event, gearing up for the annual Davis Invitational that was set for Wednesday afternoon at Layton Commons Park. Results were not available before our press deadline but will be included in a story in next week’s City Journal. l
Additionally, freshman Paisley Gosney right side hitter was big on offense and defense. “Our bench stole the show and kept the energy high and electric in the gym,” Coach White said. “Overall, a whole team effort that I was so proud of.”
Bountiful is now 8-2 overall this season and 2-0 early in Region 5 play.
Woods Cross
Third-ranked Woods Cross defeated Northridge 25-22, 25-21, 17-25, 25-19 Sept. 10.
“The Knights are an aggressive hitting team so this was a good matchup for us to see how we would start off region play,” said head coach Josey Hilton. “After losing the third set, it was good to see the girls fight back and take the fourth set as mindset is something that we have been working on and how we recover from losing a set.”
Junior Avery Poulton had 19 kills and 17 digs to lead the Wildcats. “Avery played some amazing back row defense, not to mention her hitting skills, reaching high above the blocks and utilizing her hitting toolbox to keep Northridge out of system.”
Junior libero Madison Schaerrer recorded 10 digs on the back line. “Madison has been working hard on her serve receive and defense and that hard work paid off where she was passing and digging really well.”
Also named Player of the Match by Hilton was junior Adia Cook. “Adia is a great defender back row for us and also had some great serves,” Hilton said. “This is one of her most ‘complete’ matches this year, making minimal mistakes. She always has a smile on her face and she is a great teammate.”
Sophomore setter Zamari Christensen also recorded a double-double of 26 assists and 15 digs while sophomore Ella Hinton had 16 digs and Poulton and sophomore middle blocker Alisi Tapa’atoutai
Please see VOLLEYBALL: pg. 13
DAVIS SOPHOMORE ISABELLE CRAM, at right, finished eighth in the championship girls race at Border Wars.
BOUNTIFUL SENIOR ELLA BECKER was top local racer in the varsity girls division.
Photos by Tom Haraldsen
WOODS CROSS HIGH JUNIOR AVERY POULTON recorded 47 kills and 30 digs in two matches this week for the third-ranked Wildcats.
Photo courtesy Josey Hilton
Region 1 football games set to kick off this Friday
After a lengthy non-region portion of the schedule, local prep football teams will jump into their Region 1 slate this week.
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
Five games into the season, Region 1 high school football teams are finally ready to get into the meat of their schedules.
League play starts on Friday in Region 1, with Davis and Farmington in action across rival opponents. Davis had a strong non-region showing, going 4-1 overall. Farmington picked up its first victory of the season last week.
Davis
Since a season-opening 38-14 loss to state power Lehi, Davis has been dominant. The Darts have pulverized opponents by an average score of 55-9 during their four-game winning streak. Last Friday, Davis was at it again, routing Taylorsville 44-7 in a contest that was all but over at halftime.
Davis scored 14 points in the first quarter and 28 more in the second quarter to take a commanding 42-0 lead into the locker room. Once more, quarterback Tradon Bessinger was unstoppable. The junior tossed six touchdowns passes in the first half, taking him to a state-leading 24 TDs on the season. The signal caller has thrown just one interception.
In one of the most eye-opening stats you’ll see on the football field, all six of Bessinger’s completions went for scores, totaling 154 yards. He connected in the end zone with Bode Sparrow three times (47 yards, 16 yards and 18 yards), Easton Frasure once (38 yards) Jaxton Itaaheau once (25 yards) and Tyson Baggett once (10 yards).
The Darts mostly ran the clock in the second half, with its only score coming courtesy of a two-point safety with 9:43 in the third quarter. Davis’ only surrendered score was a Taylorsville TD in the final minute of the third quarter when it was already 44-0.
Owen Talbot added 64 yards on six carries. Siona Faeamani and Paxton Siddoway had sacks for the Darts.
Davis’ opening Region 1 game is this Friday at Weber. Davis defeated the Warriors 45-26 last season.
Farmington
The Phoenix enter league play with some momentum.
After dropping its first four games, Farmington used stellar defense to power it to a 17-3 victory at home over Mountain Ridge last Friday. Now 1-4, the Phoenix open Region action at Syracuse on Friday.
In this low-scoring affair, the only points the Phoenix allowed came on a 22-yard field goal on the final play of the first half. Before this, Farmington took a lead it would never relinquish when Lucas Peterson scored a TD on a 6-yard run.
Up 7-3 with 4:38 left in the game, and with the contest in the balance, Jaxon Beynon converted a 32yard field goal to make it 10-3. In the final minute of
TWO UNDEFEATED TEAMS, Viewmont Vikings vs Northridge Knights, battled Friday night during Viewmont's Homecoming game. Northridge beat Viewmont 24 to 13. #20 Ryan Tillman carries the football for Viewmont.
Photo by Carl Page
the game, the Phoenix put Mountain Ridge away when Peterson rumbled 67 yards for a touchdown run.
Peterson had a big day.
The senior running back rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns on just nine carries. Travis Hoopes added 45 yards on eight carries and had a team-high five catches for 63 yards. Jett Salmon paced the defense with eight tackles and a sack. Afu Fiefia picked off a Mountain Ridge pass in the win.
Bountiful
In Region 5, teams are already two games into league play. The Redhawks are tied for second with a 1-1 mark. They also have a 4-1 overall record.
The Redhawks bounced back from a loss to Viewmont the previous week to run past Bonneville 35-19 on the road last Friday. Bountiful scored in every quarter, outpacing Bonneville 14-6 in the second half after a 21-13 lead at the break. The Redhawks never trailed and got solid contributions from players on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Emerson Geilman had two touchdown passes, both in the first half. He hit Brock McSwain from 3 yards away in the first quarter to open the scoring. Later, with less than a minute to go before halftime, he completed a 40-yard TD pass to Britton Tidwell. Geilman also used his legs to secure points for Bountiful. With 4:29 to play in the second quarter, he crossed the goal line on a 2-yard run for a score. Siaki Fekitoa added a 3-yard touchdown run late in the
third quarter, making it 28-13 after the successful extra point.
The defense sealed the victory.
With 9:15 to go, Winston Robinson made the lead insurmountable when he intercepted a Bonneville pass and returned it 80 yards for a touchdown. Up 35-13, Bountiful allowed an inconsequential touchdown with 1:42 left in the game.
Geilman showed off his dual-threat abilities in the game. The senior rushed for a game high 92 yards on 11 carries and completed 21 of 33 passes for 288 yards. Tidwell was his favorite target, as the wideout grabbed six passes for 141 yards. Eight other players caught passes for Bountiful. Aisake Willis was the top tackler for the Redhawks with eight.
Bountiful hosts Northridge this Friday.
Viewmont
The Vikings were off to a hot start to the season but saw their four-game winning streak come to an end at home against Northridge last Friday. Viewmont fell 24-13 to drop to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in Region 1 games.
Northridge held Viewmont’s offensive attack in check most of the game, as the Vikings had just 84 yards rushing. Titan Longson was 16 of 30 passing for 182 yards on the day. The Viewmont quarterback threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Kingston Mickens with 1:13 left in the game. An unsuccessful two-point attempt left the Vikings down 17-13. The Vikings had a chance to win the game when they had the ball back in the final seconds, but Northridge ran an interception back for a touchdown, erasing any hopes of a Viewmont comeback.
Jordan Jones had a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the first quarter for the Vikings. He also had two catches for 15 yards. Mickens led the way in receptions and receiving yards with seven catches for 76 yards. Blake Moore led an active defense with 13 tackles, while Hudson Holbrook had 12 tackles and a sack. Ezekiel Cook had six tackles and two sacks. Viewmont travels to Woods Cross on Friday to tangle with the Wildcats.
Woods Cross
The Wildcats got their first Region 5 victory in a big way.
Woods Cross crushed Clearfield on the road, 48-7, amassing 382 yards on the ground. Five different Wildcats had touchdown runs, and Viliami Tapa’atoutai paced the team with 14 carries for 89 yards. He was one of five players to rush for at least 41 yards in the win.
Quarterback Jesse Simmons completed six passes for 116 yards and a touchdown, a 24-yarder to Ricky Sanchez just before halftime to give the Wildcats a big 28-0 lead. In addition to a pair of touchdown runs in the second half, Woods Cross scored on the defensive side of the ball. Halfway through the third quarter, Shayden Gerratt responded to Clearfield’s only score of the game when he returned an interception 90 yards for a touchdown.
Woods Cross is now 1-1 in league play and 3-2 overall. l
WXHS boys golfers win second straight tournament; VHS’ Barnes wins medalist honors
Behind Dylan Markisich and Clayton Schmitt’s rounds of 70 at Schneiters Riverside this week, Woods Cross finished two shots ahead of Bountiful. Viewmont’s Corver Barnes was one stroke better, taking medalist honors.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
Woods Cross
For the second consecutive week, Woods Cross won a Region 5 tournament. On Sept. 9, Dylan Markisich and Clayton Schmitt’s rounds of one-under 70s – tying for second place – helped the Wildcats shoot a team score of 287 at Schneiters Riverside.
“It was a little up and down for our team, but in the end we played pretty well,” said head coach David Simon. “It is still very close in our region so we need to keep working to get better.”
Lance Henriksen had a 73, tying for 10th place, and Jackson Bodily and Josh Allen shot 74s.
Other scores for Woods Cross were Landon Day 76, Brooks Bybee 77 and Sam Bennett 86.
The Wildcats remain first in the Region 5 standings with Markisich also at the top individually while Schmitt sits in sixth.
Bountiful
Bountiful was two strokes back of Woods Cross at Schneiters Riverside thanks to the play of Jett Danowski and Luke Smith, who shot 70s and tied for
second place. Jack Jordan’s 73 tied for 10th.
Also competing for the Redhawks were Ty Cottle and Cody Forbes (76), Scotty Theobald (79), Joe Stobbe (83) and Andrew Johnson (87).
Bountiful stands second in Region 5 with four players in the top 12 – Cottle (third), Jordan (seventh), Danowski (11th) and Smith (12th).
Viewmont
Viewmont’s Corver Barnes shot a 69 to win medalist honors at Schneiters Riverside and led the Vikings to third overall with a score of 296. Oliver Gladwell tied for second overall with a round of 70.
Other scores for Viewmont were James Gardner 76, Joe Gladwell 81, Kimball Essig 83, Isaac Tingey 87,
Chase Dalton 88 and Brigham Shupe 91.
The Vikings are fourth currently in Region 5 with Corver Barnes sitting in fifth, Gladwell ninth and James Gardner 10th individually.
Davis
At Glen Eagle Sept. 9, Davis’ Max Landon shot a 69 to help the Darts place third as a team.
“Max played great once again,” said head coach Josh Roberts. Jack Christiansen and Jackson Gross had rounds of 74 with Jacob Merrill shooting a 75.
“We still have lots of room for improvement and cleaning up some small mistakes, but I am happy to see everyone fighting for the team!” l
Girls soccer region races heating up as season nearing stretch run
Local high school girls soccer teams are contending for region supremacy and eventual seeding in the state tournament.
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
Don’t look now, but only two weeks remain in the high school girls soccer regular season.
The state tournament begins Oct. 10, so there are precious few games for teams to improve their RPI rankings and playoff seeding.
Bountiful
The 9-3 Redhawks are in a good position. Not only is Bountiful leading Region 5 with a 7-2 record, but they have the No. 4 RPI ranking. This spot would be good enough for Bountiful to secure a first-round bye and secondhome game if the playoffs were to start today.
Bountiful is on a four-game winning streak, having most recently crushed Bonneville on the road by the count of 7-1 on Tuesday. The Redhawks were already up 4-0 at halftime and added three more goals in the second half.
Belle Sorensen caused fits with the Bonneville defense.
Sorensen, a junior forward, scored four goals in the win, bringing her season total to 15 and her career total to 47. It was the second time this season that she had four goals in a game. Sorensen duplicated the feat at Northridge on Aug. 27. Sophie Winzeler, Aliva Roberts and Izzy Hill each had goals, with Sorensen, Roberts, Hill and Bella Morgan picking up assists.
Bountiful’s offensive outburst was much different than in the first meeting with Bonneville on Aug. 20. On that day, the Redhawks scored a 2-0 victory.
The Redhawks host Northridge on Thursday and then travel to Roy on Sept. 24.
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combined for eight blocks at the net.
In the JV match, Woods Cross lost 26-24, 25-12, 6-15, 15-13 with Amelia Gale named the player of match. “Amelia’s energy on the court can change the entire trajectory of the game,” Hilton said. “She was always there with a smile and was the loudest one on the court. She also had some kills in crucial times.”
The sophomores lost in three sets 25-19, 25-15, 15-8. Hilton credited Cammie Laing for stepping into a new position at game-time. “She went into it with a great attitude, determined to do what was best for the team and she did it with a positive attitude,” Hilton said. “We love the fact that she was improving on every point and wanted to continue to learn and grow the whole game.”
In the five-set loss to Bountiful Sept. 12, the Wildcats hit a seasonhigh .315 as a team. “We struggled with serving and serve receive,” Hilton said. “There were also some REALLY bad calls made by line judges, most particularly when they called a touch in the first set when we were up 24-23 in which game film clearly shows there was no touch. However bad calls happen, and we need to learn to finish a game. We had our opportu-
Viewmont
The Vikings aren’t far behind in the Region 5 standings.
Viewmont is 6-3 in league play (7-5 overall), tied with Northridge and Clearfield for second place behind Bountiful.
The latest contest for Viewmont was a 2-0 loss at home to Northridge. A victory would have put the Vikings in a first-place tie. Viewmont is 10th in the Class 5A RPI rankings.
Through 12 games, Annie Layton leads the Vikings with six goals. Raegan Rast has three goals, while Tally Smith is the leader in assists with three. Susan Lamb has been strong in the net, as the goalie has posted six shutouts.
Viewmont plays at Woods Cross on Thursday. The game precedes a Sept. 14 clash with Bonneville at home.
Woods Cross
The Wildcats have had plenty of ups and downs this season in finding themselves with a 3-9 record (3-6 in Region 5). The Wildcats are seeded 21st in the RPI rankings.
Woods Cross played tough in the first half on the road against a good Clearfield team. Behind strong de-
nities to win. Unfortunately, we didn’t capitalize on them.”
Tapa’atoutai was named Player of the Match for her 15 kills – hitting .500 – and three blocks. “Alisi served tough, with four aces, and also does a good job for us playing back row, getting some crucial digs.”
Poulton had a double-double with 26 kills and 13 digs while Christensen recorded 42 assists in running the offense.
In the JV match, Woods Cross won 18-25, 25-20, 15-8, 15-12 with Libby Phillips as the standout. “Libby was unstoppable in the front row,” Hilton said. “She was getting blocks and kills left and right! Her energy on and off the court was contagious and critical in getting the win!”
The sophomore squad lost in three sets 25-15, 25-20, 15-13. “Elyse Young was so aggressive all game long!” Hilton said. “She leveled up her team by her attitude and effort the whole match! It was the best match we have seen her play this season.”
The Wildcats are now 7-3 this year and 1-1 in Region 5.
Viewmont
Viewmont lost to Riverton 25-15, 25-22, 25-18 Sept. 10.
“This match was tough as River-
fense, the Wildcats were deadlocked in a scoreless tie with the Falcons at halftime. Unfortunately for Woods Cross, Clearfield scored three times in the second half to win 3-0 on Sept. 17.
The Wildcats host Viewmont on Thursday. The last time the two teams met, on Aug. 27, Viewmont scored a 2-0 victory.
Through a dozen games, Clara Howes was the top scorer for the Wildcats with five goals. Sydney Oaks has been terrific, scoring three times and recording a team-best seven assists.
Davis
The Darts are no strangers to being at or near the top of region standings. This season is no different.
First-year head coach Dillon Richens has guided the team to a 9-3 start. The Darts are a game out of first place in Region 1 with a 4-1 mark.
Davis won in a shootout on Sept. 12, getting past Layton by making four penalty kicks to two for the Lancers. This followed a scoreless regulation and overtime periods. The Darts got on track offensively on Tuesday with a 3-1 win at Farmington. Simone Packer had a goal, as did teammates Kate Willard
ton served incredibly well to shake us off our passing from the beginning,” said head coach Karl Lippa. “Our kids made some good adjustments in set two and almost pulled it out, but they capitalized offensively where we couldn’t quite overcome the end of the set.”
Against Clearfield Sept. 12, the Vikings swept the Falcons 25-23, 2517, 25-15.
“It was a great first set for both teams, trading some great rallies, especially the final rally of the set,” said Lippa. “Clearfield came to play and covered their hitters well. They ran a fast offense, and I thought their setter did an amazing job to run their offense. On our side of the net, I thought we served well and our serve-receive had some positive spots. We will need to find answers for their offense the next time we play them to have better success.”
Sophomore middle blocker Klancee Larsen led offensively with seven kills while sophomore middle blocker Summer Dirkmaat served up three aces. Senior setter CJ Johnson helped run the offense with nine assists while on the defensive side, junior setter Miya Edgington had six digs with Larsen and Johnson each recording five digs and Larsen, Dirkmaat and senior middle blocker com-
and Cadence Packer. Brooklyn Phongsavath had two assists, and Courtney Burbidge added one.
Davis has had numerous contributors this season.
The top scorer is Packer, who has 10 goals. The senior midfielder has 20 goals in her career. Willard has six goals, and Phongsavath has added five to go along with a team-high five assists.
The Darts are fourth in the Class 6A RPI standings. Next up is a home game against Weber on Thursday followed by a contest with Fremont on Davis’ home field.
Farmington
The Phoenix are currently 12th in the RPI rankings. Farmington will need some more wins to avoid a first-round state tournament game.
Farmington is 2-3 in Region 1 and 5-5 overall. In its loss to Davis, Farmington got a second-half goal from Brinlee Ostler. The two rivals hook up in the regular-season finale Oct. 3 at Davis.
Before falling to Davis, Farmington played its best game of the year in a big victory over Fremont.
Playing at home on Sept. 12 against the Silverwolves, the Phoenix won convincingly by a count of 6-0. It was the third shoutout of the season for Farmington and its second-biggest margin of victory following a 7-0 win over American Heritage on Aug. 20.
Against Fremont, Farmington built on a 2-0 halftime lead and added four goals in the second half. Macey Call and Brynlee Austin each had two goals, with Austin tallying two assists as well. Jaida Morris and Kaitlynn Bennett each had goals. Addisyn Webb, Claire Rencher, Grace Quinton and Taytem Grant had assists. Olive Wayland and Abigail Child shared duties in the net. The goalkeepers each got credit for half a shutout in the win.
Farmington’s next two games are on the road. The Phoenix travel to Syracuse on Friday and then play at Weber on Sept. 24. l
bining for six blocks at the net. Viewmont is 2-3 so far this season and 1-1 in the Region 5 standings.
Davis
Davis lost to fourth-ranked Mountain Ridge in three sets 25-15, 25-21, 25-14 Sept. 10.
Senior Paige Halliday led the Darts with six kills while senior Leah Tuft, junior Alex Harris and junior Mirella Gonzales Carrillo each had five. Senior Avery Jensen served up four aces while Carrillo and junior Zoey Walsh were tops defensively with 11 digs each.
Davis fell to 6-11 so far this season.
Farmington
Farmington lost to #2 Corner Canyon in four sets 25-22, 25-18, 1625, 25-23 Sept. 10.
“It was a great match,” said Kate Hawkes.
Against East Sept. 12, the Phoenix squad won 25-22, 21-25, 25-9, 25-17.
Farmington currently has a 5-8 season record.l
BOUNTIFUL HIGH REDHAWKS girls soccer tops Bonneville Lakers 7 goals to 1. #9 Belle Sorensen led Bountiful with 4 of their 7 goals.
Photo by Carl Page
Major Jordan River restoration project works to restore wetlands and banks
DAVIS COUNTY—September’s annual Get to the River Festival along the Jordan River opened with a big announcement: a newly acquired $7 million will fund the largest coordinated multi-year riparian restoration project the river has ever seen.
By Rebecca Olds rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com
The annual Get to the River Festival is in full swing during September along the length of the Jordan River Parkway. During the opening day of the festival on Aug. 30., a new restoration project with an accompanying $7 million added even more purpose to volunteers’ efforts.
“This will be the largest single, coordinated riparian restoration effort ever
around Utah’s Jordan River, and will support a continued focus on the ecological health of the Utah Lake, Jordan River and Great Salt Lake watershed,” said a Jordan River Commission release, the commission is a government entity comprised of cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts working together to improve, restore and revitalize the Jordan River Parkway.
Kim Shelley, the executive director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and the lead grant recipient and manager said she’s grateful for all the partnerships making this project possible.
“Together, we’re embarking on a journey to restore and rejuvenate this habitat, while fostering sustainable ecosystems for generations to come," she said in a release.
The majority of the funding – about $5 million – comes from the “America the Beautiful Challenge Grant” award-
ed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The grant also funded 74 other projects across the United States, totaling $141 million.
Sen. Mitt Romney said he was “proud to support the Commission’s efforts” which he expects will “accelerate critical projects related to the Jordan River’s watershed restoration and enhancement.”
“Utah continues to deal with a longterm drought problem,” Romney said in a commission release. “The Jordan River Commission’s programs are leading state conservation efforts to change the way water is used in the Salt Lake Valley – using public/private partnerships and community-oriented engagement to achieve measurable outcomes.”
The remaining $2 million in funding comes from state and local government contributions, private donations, and organizations such as the Jordan River Commission and the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands.
It’s anticipated the project will last two and a half years and include restoring wildlife habitats along the shores of the river, improving outdoor recreation facilities, expanding the local conservation workforce and enhancing the watershed area.
Four large-scale projects will happen to reach those goals including the restoration of Big Bend nature park and preserve, managing invasive species while restoring native species along the whole river, restoring the Gillmor Sanctuary’s wetland and upland, and involving the wider public through community science.
“Community science is a way to bring people together who are not professional scientists – everything from high school kids, college students, people who are interested in birds or plants, retirees,” said Chris Cline, a
contaminants and restoration specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in a video, “people from all over the valley and bring them together to not only connect with nature but also learn about how nature works.”
Three projects including species management is headed by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands, Gillmor Sanctuary efforts are managed by Audubon Rockies and public outreach efforts are managed by the Jordan River Commission. The Big Bend project is the only one of the four to be managed by a city in the state, the City of West Jordan.
Efforts to preserve the Big Bend region in West Jordan have been ongoing since 1998, Cline said of the project but since 2011, efforts have been stop-andgo.
“This has been going forward and picking up momentum and we’re making a ton of progress,” Cline said. “We’re seeing the light at the end of the river here.”
Throughout the process and in what is to come in the project, volunteers and community members will be invaluable in protecting the river, Cline said.
“You really have to start with the community that [the restoration project] is in,” Cline said. “If you don’t have a site that has stewards, it won’t succeed.”
North Salt Lake’s Get to the River Festival was Saturday, Sept. 14. Find a full schedule of events at www.jordanrivercommission.gov/get-to-the-riverfestival/.
The Jordan River is a 51-mile, Utah-based river that flows through 16 cities in Utah, Salt Lake and Davis counties, from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake. It is also known as Pia Okwai (Big Flow) by the Indigenous Shoshone and Goshute people, per the Jordan River Commission. l
THESE VOLUNTEERS’ BOATS are full of trash from a successful River Canoe Cleanup event at a previous year’s Get to the River Festival. Rebecca Olds/City Journals
Scotsman Center sponsors final Morgan Farmers Market
MOUNTAIN GREEN—The second Morgan Farmers Market was a huge success. It’s anticipated that the 2025 market will be even better.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, market goers descended on the Scotsman Center in Mountain Green, Utah. This was the second market held this summer bringing vendors from all over the valley together in one spot. Morgan Thomas of Mountain Music Academy
and Drage’s Pony Rides, both housed at the center, were instrumental in helping to organize this market.
The Farmers Market is anticipated to have an even greater attendance in 2025 as the markets gain popularity and add new vendors and activities each year. To read more about the Morgan Farmers Market, check out the story in the Aug. 30 edition of The City Journal or the Morgan County News September monthly edition. l
YOUTH VENDOR, SHILOH JOHNSON, sells plant starts for $3. The starts come off of a house plant given to her by her late great grandmother, to whom she was very close.
PHYLLIS WOLFE, OF DRAGE SECOND CHANCE RANCH, leads a young boy’s pony ride astride a curly-haired mare named Athena. Athena is a popular lesson horse in the Drage’s lesson program.
A CROWD OF CURIOUS CHILDREN gather around a therapy-trained miniature horse named Sweet Pea as she is led through the market.
Courtesy photos
MHS celebrates Homecoming Week
MORGAN—This year’s Homecoming Week was better than ever with a parade, Color Run and for the first time – fireworks. More than 170 people participated in the Color Run that was a lot of messy fun.
By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com
Making memories is one of the highlights of high school years; every year Homecoming Week does just that. Kicking it all off on Monday, Sept. 9, with the parade that involves numerous clubs, teams and organization from around Morgan Valley.
Tuesday, Trojan Blvd. was closed off to traffic as school clubs, teams and organizations turned out for street painting with each group showing what they are all about. Not only did streets get painted but students also splashed plenty of paint on each other. The office ladies fired up the grill to
feed the students hotdogs. Later that night more color filled the air during the annual Color Run sponsored by the MHS cross country and track teams. With over 170 participants and 50 volunteers, this year’s Color Run was deemed a success.
Wednesday, the fan favorite Powder Puff game which pits the junior girls against the senior girls is a game of flag football with the seniors beating the juniors by 16 points.
Thursday, the student body gathered as the sun went down to watch “High School Musical,” which was also the theme of the week.
Friday, the traditional Homecoming game brought Kearns High School to Morgan where the MHS Trojan football team dominated 65 to 0.
The 2024 Homecoming week came to an end Saturday night with a dance at the high school and a fireworks show.
Watch for more pictures of HOCO Week in the upcoming Morgan Monthly in October. l
STREET PAINTING on Trojan Boulevard brings clubs, teams and organizations together.
MHS THEATRE department gearing up for “Into the Woods”
POWDER PUFF in a long standing tradition that pits the senior girls against the junior girls in flag football. FOR
FIRST TIME EVER, the SBOs shot off fireworks after the Homecoming Dance. Courtesy photos
I predict that Morgan will beat Juan Diego.
MORGAN SPORTS PREDICTIONS
If you go to the Juan Diego game it is a one hour five minutes drive from Morgan.
https://morgansportsnetwork.com
By Daniel Mudrow
MGES TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Heather Richardson
I think the score will be Morgan 49 Juan Diego 3
I predict that Morgan will beat Juan Diego.
If you go to the Juan Diego game it is a one hour five minutes drive from Morgan.
https://morgansportsnetwork.com
I think the score will be Morgan 49 Juan Diego 3
Morgan will play their varsity game at Juan Diego soaring eagle stadium on artificial turf
And If you can’t make it to the Juan Diego game to cheer on your Morgan Trojans football team, you can still watch the game streaming live.
Juan Diego will wear navy helmets navy uniforms with white numbers with gray pants. This is 14th meet with Juan Diego and Morgan leads 8 wins 5 losses!
Juan Diego will wear navy helmets navy uniforms with white numbers with gray pants. This is 14th meet with Juan Diego and Morgan leads 8 wins 5 losses!
Morgan will play their varsity game at Juan Diego soaring eagle stadium on artificial turf
Bonus questions trivia how many state championship does Juan Diego have for football? The answer was eight state championships same are Morgan state championship!
What is Morgan. Record at artificial turf ?
And If you can’t make it to the Juan Diego game to cheer on your Morgan Trojans football team, you can still watch the game streaming live.
Bonus questions trivia how many state championship does Juan Diego have for football? The answer was eight state championships same are Morgan state championship!
What is Morgan's record at artificial turf?
MORGAN FOOTBALL RECORD AT ARTFCIAL TURF
season Post season
2024 MHS 26 Skyline ID 20
MHS 42 LAYTON CHRISTIAN 7
2023 Crimson Cliffs 35 Morgan 15 Sky View
45 Morgan 28 MHS 33 OGDEN 14 MHS 33
Kearns 31
2022 MHS 37 BR 14 MHS 35
POCATELLO 7 MHS
24 GREEN CANYON 0
MHS 42 JUAN DIEGO
Manti 35 MHS 21
3 MHS 49 BEN LOMOND 7 MHS 48 UNION 6 SEMIFINAL MHS 27 GRANTSVILLE 0 FINAL MHS 55 JUAB 3
2021 Snow Canyon
20 Mhs 7 MHS 20
SUGAR SALEM 3
MHS 33 OGDEN 3 MHS 54 JUAB 38 Grantsville 14 Morgan 10
Public help needed to curb poaching
2020 MHS 16 GREEN CANYON 14 MHS
49 JUAN DIEGO 28
MHS 56 SUMMIT ACADEMY 10 MHS 21 GRANTSVILLE 0 Juab 17 MHS 14
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources does what they can to curb poaching in Utah, but they need your help.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
healthy populations and also keep our recreating public safe.”
2019 MHS 2 JUDGE 0 MHS 47 SOUTH SUMMIT 7 MHS 10 NORTH SANPETE 7 MHS 8 JUAB 0
2018 MHS 49 BEN LOMOND 14 MHS
32 UNION 6 North Sanpete 23 Morgan 15
2017 South Summit 57
Despite early hunting seasons being underway already, there are still game animals that are off the table. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reported that, of the thousands of people interviewed from Aug. 1 to Sept. 9, 109 animals have been illegally killed, or poached this season.
Morgan 7 MHS 28
JUDGE 21 MHS 34 JUAB 18 Juan Diego 45 Morgan 20
In looking out for poachers, the DWR encourages people to record the license plate number of the individual but to not approach them. “We don’t want anyone to be put in harm’s way or to be in a situation that makes them uncomfortable,” Bettridge said. “Report what you saw, and let us contact them.” The DWR also has many tools to safely and effectively report poachers, such at those listed below:
• Text officers at 847411.
2016 Delta 21 MHS 14
2015 South Summit 14 MHS 7 Juan Diego 35 Morgan 21 2015 MHS 43 North Sanpete 22 Juan Diego 28 MHS 13
2014 Granger 22
Morgan 21
2013 South Summit 13
Morgan 12 Judge 28
The animals in question include nine deer, six elk, two moose, one bear, one pronghorn, 60 fish and 25 other protected animals. The DWR also issued close to 900 citations during this time for other infractions and has committed to continuing their monitoring and investigation of poaching throughout the state. “Hunters need to take responsibility for knowing the law, having a current hunting or combination license and also knowing what species and areas their permits allow them to hunt before they go out into the field,” DWR Capt. Chad Bettridge said.
• Call the Utah Turn-in-a-Poacher hotline at 1-800-662-3337. (The UTiP hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is the quickest way to report a wildlife violation.)
• Use the UTDWR Law Enforcement app.
Morgan 14 Manti 36 Morgan 28
2011 MHS37 South Summit 31 MHS41
Wasatch 10
2010 MHS 21 SNOW
CANYON 20 MHS 23 JUDGE 3
2009 Wasatch 31
Morgan 28 Juan Diego 34 Morgan 0
Despite their best efforts, the 53 DWR officers literally can’t be everywhere, and many poachers slip through the cracks. “We need your help,” Bettridge said. “Please keep your eyes and ears open and report suspicious wildlife activity to us. With the information you share, we can enforce wildlife laws, which help with wildlife conservation and maintaining
MOUNTAIN GREEN—Heather Richardson is now in her first year as the Early Learning Coach at Mountain Green Elementary School.
By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com
Heather Richardson grew up in Harrison, Arkansas. After graduating from Harrison High School she attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Masters of Arts in Teaching.
During her teaching career, Richardson has taught Kindergarten, second and third grade in Colorado, Arkansas and Utah.
“My desire to become a teacher started as a high school student with an embedded program at my local high school called ‘Kids Teaching Kids’ where I was allowed to go into local elementary schools and read books/deliver character lessons/etc.,” said Richardson. “It spurred me on to pursue education as I went to college!”
In the fall of 2023, Richardson moved with her family to Mountain Green. She was hired as an Intervention Specialist/Instructional coach which was shared between Morgan Elementary School and Morgan Middle School. She is now in her first year as the Early Learning Coach at Mountain Green Elementary School. “Each avenue I have been able to pursue has
given me experience and knowledge that I am so thankful for,” she said. Richardson has been married to her husband, Todd, for 22 years. He is currently a science teacher at Morgan High School. Together they have three children that are students in Morgan School District. Originally from Arkansas, they moved to Utah where they lived in Herriman from 2017-2023 before moving to Mountain Green.
In her spare time, Richardson enjoys attending sporting events her children participate in. “Our family loves southern Utah, so when we get the opportunity to have a few days off we share our love to visit and hike as family.” l
• Report online through the DWR website; however, contact with an officer may be limited with this option.
2008 MHS 28 Logan 21 Hurricane 26 Morgan 9
2007 Wasatch 27
Morgan 6 Park City 30
Morgan 3
2006 Judge 31 Morgan 14
2005 MHS 27 Park
The DWR also reminds residents that the hotline is not an information line and that any and every call takes valuable time away from DWR officers. “Every time our officers receive a UTiP call, even if it isn’t related to a wildlife crime, they have to file a follow-up report,” Bettridge said. “Filing the report takes time away that could have been spent fighting wildlife crime in Utah. Please call the UTiP line only to report wildlife crimes. If you’re simply looking for information, call the nearest DWR office.”
More information on poaching in Utah, how to report these crimes, and general safety surrounding wildlife can be found at wildlife.utah.gov. l
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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.
Probate No. 243700373
Judge Jennifer Valencia
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JAMES CAMPBELL MURPHY, Probate No. 243700373
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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Second Judicial District Court in and for Davis County, State of Utah
In the matter of the Estate of Kylie Tea Burton Probate No. 243902197
Brenda Millham whose address is 48 W Emerald Isle Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 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, Lonn Litchfield, 206 8th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at 800 West State Street, P. O. Box 769, Farmington, UT, 84025 in Davis 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. Publishing: 9/20/2024
OBITUARY
Mary Ellen Laughter
Nov. 17, 1931 – Sept. 11, 2024
Mary Ellen Crawford Laughter, 92, passed away on Sept. 11, 2024. Mary Ellen was born Nov. 17, 1931, to Jedediah Grant and Mary Ellen Munk Crawford in Manti Utah. She was the youngest of five children. Mary Ellen’s early years were spent in Manti. Later the family moved to Ogden where she went to High School. During this time period Mary Ellen entered many beauty pageants. While she didn’t win any, she had a great time.
In 1952 Mary Ellen meet Harold Race Laughter, the love her life. They were married on May 24 of the same year. They spent the first 18 months of their married life in Alaska where Harold served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
After leaving Alaska, they moved to Ogden, Utah where their three children were born. Harold worked as a civilian with the Air Force so they moved around a lot for the first few years. They finally settled in Morgan, Utah in 1966 and finished raising their family there. Mary Ellen enjoyed sewing, embroidery, and taking the children on trips. She also enjoyed music and loved to dance. Mary Ellen and Harold are now dancing their way across heaven.
Mary Ellen is survived by her children Grant (Annette) Laughter of Morgan, Scott Laughter of Washington Terrace,
Candy (David) Stevens of Hawley, Texas, 16 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, four siblings and one grandchild. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Field Street Chapel, 240 South Field Street, Morgan, Utah.
USGS to install gaging station in Weber River in Morgan
MORGAN–A USGC gaging station which will be installed in the Morgan River will be a benefit locally during flood season.
By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
Morgan’s city council has given approval for the USGS and the Utah Water Science Center to install a gaging station in the Weber River at the Young Street Bridge (500 East Young Street)
“A stream gage contains instruments that measure and record the amount of water flowing in the river or stream, or its discharge. Generally, these measurements occur automatically every 15 minutes or more frequently in times of flooding,” according to the USGS website.
The stream gage is comprised of an electronic data telemetry system, power supply, and a shelter to house the electronics, stage sensor, reference gage that is used to verify stage sensor readings, and crest stage gage to verify peak stage values, the USGS says.
The gages are expected to remain in place for five years unless the ISGS determines otherwise. The station will be visited every six weeks, possibly more often during flood season. “Additional visits are often
made during periods of high and low flows to quantify impacts to the stage-discharge relationship due to scour, fill, vegetation growth, and/or other impacts to flow controls at the site,” the USGS says. Surveys are generally three to five years. Data is also available via the USGS National Water Dashboard, which is an interactive map viewer for accessing near real-time hydrologic data.
“One of the things I like about it is during flood seasons to have a gauge it’ll show up right on the map right as water enters town, so we’ll have a real accurate stream flow real time,” City Manager Ty Bailey told the city council at their Sept. 10 meeting.
The gaging equipment will be located to the side of the bridge on the riverbank, should have minimal impact and not interfere with the work the city is doing there, Bailey said. “So an amateur fly fisherman won't interfere with that, nor a professional, not under the bridge.”
The USGS operates a network of more than 9,000 stream gages nationwide with more than 150 in Utah. l
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Morgan destroys Kearns, 65-0 in Homecoming game
MORGAN—Trojans gain over 400 yards of offense while Jack Despain has an 80-yard kick-return touchdown. On defense, the Trojans forced four interceptions and two safeties against a team from Class 5A.
By Brian Shaw shawproducer@gmail.com
There’s no place like home for these Morgan Trojans.
All told, Morgan [5-0] has only allowed 13 points in its first three home games. That wasn’t going to change, as the Trojans rolled to a 65-0 victory at home Friday Sept. 13.
“That was a good game to get a lot of kids some playing time,” said head coach Jared Barlow. “Kearns has been decimated with transfers and injuries, so they were very thin numbers-wise and very young.”
With 7:40 left in the first quarter, Drew Korth squirted through a gap for a 9-yard TD rush and the Trojans raced to a 15-0 lead. That score came minutes after Morgan had already forced a safety and watched Jack Despain return an 80-yard TD on the ensuing kick.
On Kearns’ next drive, Abe Anderton made a diving interception that Morgan’s offense immediately turned into positive yardage. Senior quarterback Beck Sheffield hummed a bullet into Boston Zack for a 30-yard pass completion, moving the Trojans from their own 36 to the Kearns 34.
Two plays later, Sheffield stepped into the pocket and called his own number, sprinting into daylight for a 15-yard TD run for a 22-0 advantage with 2:10 to play in the first.
Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison
TV Media
Q: I’m trying to remember the name of a show that was about three individuals named Joe — one was a nurse, another a rock star and the other a police officer. What is the name of the show and where can I find it.
A: The show you’re looking for was called “Ordinary Joe,” and to clarify, they were all the same guy.
A hard count from Sheffield gained the Trojans a first down on 4th and 4 from the Kearns 43 with 11:58 left in the second quarter – then the senior QB hurtled a bomb into senior Lincoln Gilson for a 38-yard TD and 29-0 lead after the PAT.
On Kearns’ next drive, the Trojans were visiting the Cougars’ backfield. Tagg Rich collected a sack for a 9-yard loss and Gabe Toone stopped cold a Cougars running back who thought there was green grass ahead. After a 22-yard punt return from Gilson, Coach Jared Barlow handed the reins of the Trojan offense over to junior QB Cade Randall.
Korth gained gains of 21 and 10 yards on the ground, and then the senior caught a pass out in the flat with 8:43 left in the first half. Juking one defender, the all-purpose back jogged in a 17-yard TD, his second of the game, handing Morgan a 35-0 lead.
The Trojans defense also capitalized on mistakes by Kearns all night long, causing four turnovers. A fumble with 8:03 left in the second led to a 9-yard TD run from Kanyon Leonelli and 42-0 Morgan lead just 30 seconds later.
The Trojans would score again soon after that, as senior Ryler Jorgensen snared an interception at the Kearns 44. With 3:25 to go before halftime, Jack Hurd scored on a 4-yard end-around TD, giving Morgan a 49-0 lead.
Abe Anderton would then grab his second interception, handing the Trojans the ball inside the Kearns 20. A few plays later, sophomore Cael Edgington blasted in for his first varsity TD as a Trojan, making it 56-0 with 53 seconds to play in the first half. In the fourth quarter, George Thurston got his first varsity rushing TD to up the lead to 63-0. To cap a successful night, the Trojans would get another safety.
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The premise was pretty innovative. It centered on a young man named Joe Kimbreau, beginning at the moment of his college graduation, as he made a pivotal decision on his future path. The show then followed three parallel timelines, one in which Joe became a nurse, one a police officer and one a rock star.
Unfortunately, TV doesn’t always reward that kind of innovation — “Ordinary Joe” only got a single, 13-episode season on NBC from 2021 to 2022. And as is often the case, that means it’s kind of hard to find now.
Folks in the U.S. can buy it as a streaming show on Apple TV and through Amazon. If you’re really desperate, a few clips are still available on YouTube and NBC.com. It almost goes without saying at this point that it didn’t get a DVD release.
SENIOR DREW KORTH scoots in for a 9-yard touchdown run during Morgan's 65-0 win over Kearns on Homecoming Friday Sept. 13. The allpurpose back accounted for 72 total yards and had two touchdowns.
Photo courtesy of Jessica Jorgensen
“Week in and week out, I have been impressed with our team’s ability and willingness to play hard, no matter who they are playing against. I have seen great chemistry and unity,” said Barlow. “The trajectory is still positive and hopefully as we enter into Region play we will keep that same focus and intensity.”
In girls soccer this past week, the Trojans won 3-0 at Union and defeated South Summit at home 11-0 to move to 5-5, 2-1 in Region 13 play. Lacie Poll had four goals, Macie Burton three, Macie Miller two, and five players had one apiece. Maddie Fisher earned two shutouts for Morgan, one she shared with Skye Bernardo and Krystel Kinsey. l
The show didn’t even lead to bigger things for its star. James Wolk, best known previously for a season-long arc on “Mad Men,” hasn’t gotten any bigger TV offers after “Joe” ended.
Q: Is Sam Elliott still working? Why haven’t I seen him in a while?
A: If the tall, wiry, cowboy archetype Sam Elliott (“The Ranch”) had an ordinary, pensioned career, he would have retired more than a decade ago. But nothing about Elliott’s career has been ordinary — even for Hollywood.
He recently turned 80, and he’s been working pretty steadily since the late ‘60s and his first credited film role, in the classic Western “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969).
You’re right that his pace has slowed a little in recent years, but that just means
he can be a little choosier in the roles he takes. It also means stretching his wings a little from time to time. For example, his next role won’t be a western at all, but a big-budget fantasy story.
He’ll be voicing the dragon in “Grendel,” the (mostly) live-action retelling of the ancient “Beowulf” legend. It just recently went into production, though, so don’t expect to see it in theaters any time soon.
You’re right that, besides that, he’s been keeping a pretty low profile lately. His last role was a lead in the 2021 miniseries “1883,” a prequel to the smash hit “Yellowstone.”
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Morgan City to develop alleyway behind Commercial Street
By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
Morgan City, through its Redevelopment Agency, is planning to develop an alleyway behind Commercial Street near the intersection of 125 North 425 East and 175 Commercial Street. To do so, the RDA needed to purchase six different parcels of property for a total of $227,007 from Doug Buys Utah Homes LLC.
“It will increase traffic flow, and it will include some patio or some gathering area to support the businesses down there, and it also will prepare the vacant land behind Commercial Street for development,” City Manager Ty Bailey told county commissioners about the project during his annual report to them on Sept. 10 as RDA executive director.
Cities and counties use redevelopment agencies to fund infrastructure ahead of hoped-for development in areas they might not otherwise have the resources for. The RDA essentially captures all of the property tax revenues produced by the improved property. It does so with the sign off of other tax-
ing entities, in this case the county and school district. This RDA has been successful in recent years, particularly last year, Bailey said.
“We’ve had a good year and an increase of 37.12 percent in one-year growth,” he said. “So the investment and the growth that we put into the RDA does show results that’s outpacing the natural increase in valuation.”
Recent RDA projects have included bringing McDonald’s and the Hotel Vallis to town, Bailey said. “We brought McDonald’s in, and so that’s one of the big contributing factors to the 37 percent increase. It went from bare ground to having McDonald’s so that increases property value substantially in such a small area. The previous increase that we had was when the hotel was built so that was also bare ground.”
The RDA has received a grant to help fund the alleyway project.
“It’s kind of a first-time thing for the city to lead the way on development, but we got a $458,000 grant for that project, and the property owners for the most part are exchanging the property for the value of the improvements,” Bailey said. The total cost of the project will be around $850,000.
The RDA does have to purchase the property where they want to locate the patio because that is developable land, Bailey said, “but the vast majority of it’s just going to be exchanged for the value of the improvements.”
The project will also accommodate additional parking, he said. “If the Vallis Hotel finishes, the first floor will be event space, and right now there’s a limiting factor on approving event space because of the limitation on parking so this will provide ample parking.”
At their Sept. 10 meeting the Morgan City Council, acting as the RDA board, gave its approval for the agency to purchase the six parcels from Doug Buys Utah Homes, LLC.
Mayor Steve Gale expressed appreciation to Buys for his willingness to work on this project with the RDA.
“I appreciate what you’re willing to do,” he said. “This will make a huge difference in that whole Commercial Street, and then the properties you have below will make that killer.”
Buys in turn praised the project.
“I'm really super appreciative,” he said. “I think this is in the best interest of all.”l
Monday
NFL Football
(4) KTVX 6 p.m.
If one was only looking at the preseason results for both the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals, it’d be right to assume they had other things on their minds. But can QB Joe Burrows and the Bengals put their home field advantage to good use?
The Voice
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
This Emmy Award-winning series returns for a new season, showcasing the best vocalists from across the country. This season, entertainment icon Snoop Dogg and Grammy-winning artist Michael Bublé join returning coaches Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani.
Tuesday
Murder in a Small Town
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) moved to a quiet, coastal town to heal a mind that was battered by big-city police work. However, he soon realizes that this amiable paradise has more than its share of deadly secrets that call upon his skills.
America’s Got Talent
(5) KSL 8 p.m.
It’s been an amazing run with some of the world’s most talented amateur performers — everything from singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and more — dazzling audiences and winning the judges’ hearts. But who will be crowned this season’s winner?
Wednesday
Chicago Med
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
That toddlin’ town is back and busier than ever with this season premiere. Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) is dealing with her ex-husband’s (Gregory Alan Williams) Alzheimer’s diagnosis and Dr. Archer’s (Steven Weber) new kidney. “Fire” and “P.D.” follow.
Big Cats 24/7
(7) KUED 7 p.m.
A huge wildfire threatens the lions of the Okavango Delta, causing the males of the pride to re-establish boundaries and fight off intruders in service of protecting the vulnerable. Meanwhile, Xudum the leopardess risks life and limb to find a mate.
Thursday People’s Choice Country Awards
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
Airing live from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn., this two-hour special honors country music with performances and tributes from some of the biggest names in today’s country music scene, along with fan-voted awards. Shania Twain hosts. The Old Man FX 11 p.m.
After being forced back into the world he left behind 30 years prior, former CIA operative Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) joins forces with nemesis-turned-ally Harold Harper (John Lithgow) to save his daughter (Alia Shawkat) from a terrorist cell.
Friday
The Greatest @HomeVideos
(2) KUTV 7 p.m.
Cedric the Entertainer has found an amazing assortment of videos full of craziness, not-to-be-believed creativity and hilarious moments from all over the world for this episode. Cell phones are clearly documenting way too much and we can’t hide from it.
37th Hispanic Heritage Awards
(7) KUED 9 p.m.
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Awardees include fashion designer Carolina Herrera, Beautyblender creator Rea Ann Silva and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. The awards ceremony was taped Sept. 5 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Opera House.
Saturday
NWSL Soccer
(2) KUTV 11 a.m.
The women of NJ/NY Gotham FC take to the road to challenge midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta and the Kansas City Current at their home field of CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. With both
teams so close in the standings, expect this to be a competitive affair.
My Cousin Vinny WGN 5 p.m.
Wise-guy New York lawyer Vinny (Joe Pesci) has never won a case. After his cousin Bill (Ralph Macchio) and friend Stan (Mitchell Whitfield) are charged with murder in Alabama, Vinny heads there to defend them alongside his girlfriend (Marisa Tomei).
WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain
(30) KUCW 8 p.m.
Wrestling fans get a peek behind the curtain of WrestleMania XL’s main events as Triple H, The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and more recount the wildest Road to WrestleMania in recent memory during this two-hour special presentation.
Sunday
2024 Presidents Cup (5) KSL 10 a.m.
Live from the Royal Montreal Golf Club, the top golfers from the U.S. battle it out against the best from around the world in the final day of competition. Jim Furyk and Mike Weir serve as captain for Team USA and Team International, respec-
America’s Funniest Home Videos
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Early in the season, Erin Cahill is getting a big taste of fall.
A cable movie staple, Cahill helps showcase this time of year as “Autumn at Apple Hill” debuts Saturday, Oct. 5, on Hallmark Channel. Cahill plays recently divorced Elise, who’s trying to hold on to the old-fashioned inn she inherited from her grandparents, despite such problems as leaky pipes and faulty lights. Hotel chain financial chief Luke (Wes Brown, “Love on the Danube: Love Song,” 2024) takes a forced vacation there, and the enjoyable times he had there in his childhood prompts him to help Elise try to save the place. Their mutual shift from animosity to attraction is also a factor in the tale, which is based on a book by Angie Ellington.
The pleasant Cahill appreciates that “Autumn at Apple Hill” hits many familiar Hallmark movie notes, such as the theme of a dedicated business person getting a new chance at romance. “It was so much fun to get to play the gamut of her emotions,” the actress says. “I don’t often get to go to the place where [a character] is really annoyed with someone.”
A big appeal of “Autumn at Apple Hill” for Cahill was the chance for her to reunite with co-star Brown, with whom she also worked in the 2021 Hallmark film “Every Time a Bell Rings.” She notes, “I’ve known Wes for maybe 15 years, and it was such a joy for us to do this. We got to have some sweet moments in it, and that’s also part of the Hallmark tradition.”
Winnipeg doubles for the fictional setting of the small town Landover in “Autumn at Apple Hill,” and as someone who travels frequently for work, Cahill maintains that she’s comfortable in any accommodations: “I am someone who’s happy anywhere, in a guest room or on a couch or in a lovely hotel. Or in an inn, like the one in this movie. I have stayed in a number of inns, and being in a cosy one when the weather is crisp is just the best.”
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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
breakfasts with specialty pancakes.