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Historic election brings
DAVIS COUNTY—A line of cars packed the South Branch Library’s parking lot on Tuesday night as voters came to cast their ballots.
By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com
As results started to pour in from voting precincts on Nov. 5, election staff kept busy counting ballots after voters turned out in large numbers to cast their votes in person. In a heated race for the White House, former President Donald J. Trump was victorious over Vice President Kamala D. Harris who took over the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden stepped down. Trump lost his bid for the presidency in 2020.
Closer to home, Gov. Spencer J. Cox was reelected by a convincing margin. Election results were more than two hours late after polls closed because of long polling lines and due to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office announcing that no results would be posted until after the last votes were cast. John Curtis won decisively in Da-
Gun range could reopen by January page 4 Trojans place at state cross country meet page 17
vis County for the U.S. Senate, Blake Moore retained his seat in U.S. House Dist. 1 and Celeste Malloy won in U.S. House Dist. 2. Todd Weiler retained his seat in
State Senate Dist. 8 and incumbents for the State House of Representatives won in their districts. Amendments B and C also passed by large margins. See election results on page 7.
Presbyterian church pulls out of becoming Code Blue warming center for homeless
FRUIT HEIGHTS—The state requires the county have a place for the unhoused to go when temperatures drop below 18 degrees. The Mountain Road Evangelical Presbyterian Church offered its building but decided not to after complaints from residents.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Residents in Fruit Heights were up in arms at a town hall meeting with the city and the county on Wednesday
over the news that Mountain Road Presbyterian Church would be a location for a warming center during a Code Blue and Winter Response. Code Blue is for unhoused people on extremely cold days where temperatures
drop to 18 degrees or below from Oct. 15-April 30. The county provided four possible locations to the state in October, three were county owned facilities and one private (church).
“The church stepped up and wanted to help,” said Ryan Steinbeigle, Grant Administrator for Davis County.
Man convicted of conspiring to commit 9/11 style attack
Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old al Shabaab operative, was found guilty of plotting a 9/11-style attack in the U.S. He trained with the Somalian terrorist group and studied at a Philippine flight school to obtain a commercial pilot’s license, researching American targets along the way. His actions were part of a series of al Shabaab attacks in retaliation for U.S. policies, prosecutors said. Abdullah faces a maximum life sentence.
The rise of AI: When will Congress regulate it?
Congress is under pressure to pass AI regulation, but the path is unclear. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has hosted forums with tech leaders like Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman to discuss AI’s risks and benefits. Schumer aims for legislation within months, though bipartisan consensus is challenging. Historically, Congress has struggled with tech policy, initially avoiding regulation of the telegraph in the 1840s, though it later intervened in the 1920s to regulate radio signals, setting a precedent for federal oversight.
Strong safeguards ensure certified election results
New laws and reinforced procedures aim to prevent a repeat of the 2020 election crisis. Despite former President Trump’s claims of widespread fraud, certification is now mandatory in swing states, with clear rules for the Electoral College and Congress.
POLL WORKERS sort ballots at the election office in Davis County. Photos by Tom Haraldsen
USANA Kids Eat program fights child hunger over the holiday break
DAVIS COUNTY—The fifth annual Holiday Food Bag Program gives individuals and families the opportunity to serve kids in the schools near them by shopping for food, bagging it and delivering it.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
As the holiday season begins there is excitement in the air, but for children who don’t know where their next meal is coming from – it might not be as festive. The organization USANA Kids Eat aims to help those kids have enough food to get them through the two week school break with its fifth annual Holiday Food Bag Program.
“People sign up to shop for food, bag it and deliver it to schools near them,” said Global Programs Director at USANA Foundation, Michelle Benedict. “A lot of families do it all over. Kids can go to the grocery store and help shop. It’s super hands on. It’s a donation and service combined.”
It’s a great way to reach further than the Bountiful Food Pantry’s weekend program, said Benedict. “From the holiday perspective, there’s nothing for that.”
Benedict started the program Kids
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However, after receiving countless complaints and even some threats, Steinbeigle said the church may not go forward with the plan which is what happened after the meeting.
“If we don’t have the church we’ll probably use the IM (emissions) center and the golf course.” (Both county facilities).
People need to understand that this is not a homeless shelter, he said. “It’s just somewhere for them to go to get warm and there’s nowhere to go in frigid temperatures.”
Steinbeigle said individuals will be picked up at different locations in the county and bused to one of the other warming centers. “They will stay the night then be taken back in the morning to the location they were picked up from.”
There are five location pick up areas, he said. “They were the areas from the Point in Time count where the most homeless people were in the county. The pick up locations are in the parking lots of the Clinton Walmart, Clearfield Rancho Market, Layton Walmart, Farmington FrontRunner Station and Bountiful/West Bountiful Gateway Crossing. The pick up times will vary depending on the different stops.”
Next Door 15 years ago. “I wanted to get involved in the community and make an impact,” she said. “I coached at West High with inner city kids. I wanted to know where the gaps were. There was no food for kids for the long haul over winter break.”
It started with one school, said Benedict. “We made an effort for kids who were dreading the holiday to now be looking forward to it and get excited about it.”
Kids Next Door was geared to service kids, she said. “I ran that for 10 years. It was acquired by USANA and changed to USANA Kids Eat. They’ve been running it for the last five years. They kept the holiday bags and stayed true to form.”
Benedict said they give volunteers instructions on how to do it. “They sign up for the number of bags they want to do. We help them through every single step. We provide the bags, tell them how to drop them off and then they report back on how many they got done.”
The kids the organization serves are amazing, she said. “They’re full of grit. They work hard in spite of their immense challenges. We want to support them in their journey. They need to get that nutrition to work hard and to decrease the anxiety of not knowing where their next meal is coming from and alleviate that.”
They can grow up and become
amazing adults who have experienced it, said Benedict. “They can give back and pay it forward. We think so highly of them.”
Benedict said the program helps kids serve and make a difference. “We want kids to get involved. Sometimes we notice people around us and if we can help we do. This program introduces that spirit into their family.”
The program makes a difference from Ogden to Payson. There are several Davis County schools that benefit from it. To find a list go to usanakidseat.
A Sheriff’s deputy will be at the center and on the bus, said Steinbeigle. “There will be cots for eight men and eight women. If there’s more women than men they can be moved around.”
It’s only for individuals not families, he said. “Families can contact Open Doors and they’ll put them in a hotel.”
Steinbeigle said he didn’t know if even 16 will come into the warming center. “Last year Open Doors only gave out six or seven vouchers. If we
have more we’ll adjust. I can’t imagine we’d turn anyone away.”
Several individuals have volunteered to help at the center but Steinbeigle said they can always use more. “We need a volunteer to drive the bus. We had someone but that fell through. We have 28 CERT volunteers and the LDS church stakes are offering to help but the more the better.”
Volunteers on site will do basic things like intake, he said. “The state requires us to ask questions like where was your last stabilized hous-
org. The online sign up starts now and runs through Dec. 6. Bags will be delivered Dec. 9-13. Monetary donations are also welcome through a secure platform.
“We could never do this program without this amazing community,” said Benedict. “It’s amazing in Utah. People step up, sign up and follow through. I want to thank the community for supporting us for so long. That’s what makes this possible.”l
ing, name, social security number, etc. Volunteers will hand out nonperishable food items, water and help them get on and off the bus. The LDS church is also trying to arrange a warm meal.”
Before the church pulled out, Steinbeigle said he fielded a lot of angry and concerned phone calls. “This is for people who are sincerely worried about freezing to death. This is humanitarian aid to help people stay warm – that’s it. It’s about human life and safety. We’re trying to make sure people don’t die when it’s really cold outside.” l
A FAMILY FILLS BAGS for delivery to local schools. The program benefits children who don’t have enough to eat over the holidays.
Courtesy photo
SCAN TO VOLUNTEER
BLAST FROM THE PAST
1924
Six Million Seals Utah’s Quota
Six million Christmas Seals were received Friday by the Utah Public Health Association at its offices in the State Capitol building. This is Utah’s quota in the Seventeenth Annual Salt, which opens in the United States on Thanksgiving Day and closes Christmas Eve. There are seals in the shipment, if placed side by side, to extend from Salt Lake to Denver, or would make a belt across Utah in both directions.
1934
Large enrollment reported by Utah School of Business
With 161 junior and senior students enrolled this quarter in the school of business at the University of Utah, this year promises one of the largest enrollments of upper division students in the history of the business school according to Thomas A. Beal, dean of that school.
A large mid year enrollment is expected, as many of the students who were lacking only a few hours of being juniors at the beginning of school will enroll as juniors in the second and third quarters.
1944
U.S. Schools must prepare young people to cope with future’s difficult problems.
Labor, industry, educators, the churches and women’s clubs are uniting to call for the observance of American Education Week, Nov. 5-11. This week is dedicated to public tribute to schools and is sponsored by the National Education Association, the American Legion, the United States Office of Education and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.
In the President’s message to “patrons, students, and teachers of American schools,” he asks that teachers be encouraged in their lack of “cultivating free men fit for a free world. For these teachers are the conservators of today’s civilization and the architects of tomorrow’s world of promised peace and progress.”
1954
Davis residents cast large vote in county election
An exceptionally heavy vote for
an off-year election was cast in Davis County in the general election Tuesday, but neither of the major parties took the election by a landslide.
As a result of the election returns, six Democrats and nine Republicans will take office next term. Of the group, 10 are incumbents.
1964
School lunch hits $9,684,189
Utah now spends $9,684,189 for its school lunch program. Last year, over 22,000,000 meals were served. At that, some districts participated only partially. The program initiated in 1943 has reached maturity. It has become a very important part of school operations. It is noteworthy that an average of 115,000 pupils participated in the program, or 47 percent of the total average of school attendance.
1974
Davis
Votes: What now for mass transit?
Davis County residents probably won’t notice any changes in bus transportation service in their county until next year, according to Utah Transit Authority Secretary William Oswald.
However, after that time, the onetime appropriation of the State Legislature will likely not be renewed and the fate of transit waits to be seen.
The county voted themselves in as a member of the Utah Transit Authority last year. The liquor money, $116,000 worth, went towards 10 new buses and purchase of Ogden Bus Lines which has improved bus service.
1984
UTA announces new schedule; changes in routes
If you haven’t taken a ride on the bus lately, give it a try.
No matter where you live in Davis County, or where you’re headed, you should notice some changes. They’re a bit different, though, between north and south county and their tie-ins with Ogden or Salt Lake City.
Residents boarding the bus in downtown Salt Lake City will find a few changes if they’re in the new “No Fare Square” that includes: 400 S.-N Temple and West Temple-200 East. When you board, all the doors will swing open, meaning you can enter at the front or rear and pay no fare.
LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINE
NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
DCSO increases reward for missing K9
The Davis County Sheriff’s Office is now offering a $2,000 reward for the safe return of the Department’s K9 Kash. The corrections K9 was outside of the DCSO facility Oct. 26 when he suddenly took off and headed toward the trails. After an exhaustive search, Kash is still missing. A generous Davis County resident has offered an additional $1,000 to the reward incentive, bringing the total to $2,000, according to a DCSO Facebook post.
Kash is a 1-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer. If you have Kash or know his whereabouts, please contact us at Davis Dispatch 801-451-4150. You can also take Kash to Animal Care of Davis County.
Missing woman’s body found in area of Rudd Creek
The body of a 19-year-old woman who was reported missing was found by search crews about 3 p.m. Nov. 3 in the area of Rudd Creek. The woman has been identified as Mia Casto. She was reported missing by her family Nov. 2 just before 1 p.m.
“Her family hadn’t heard from her,” said Farmington Police Chief Eric Johnsen. “It’s difficult when adults go missing because constitutionally they have the right to privacy. They can go out and do what they want to do.”
The use of aerial drones, tracking canines and two D.P.S. helicopters and search crews from the Davis County Search and Rescue Team, along with other investigative resources were used to aid in the search efforts from the time of reporting, he said.
Johnsen said there was no element of suspicion or criminality and it was not suicide. “She went into the mountains with her violin case and overstayed when the weather hit. It appears she fell off a cliff. It’s a tragic accident.”
Juvenile arrested for aggravated robberies in Bountiful
A juvenile suspect has been taken into custody by the Bountiful Police in connection with three recent aggravated robberies and one commercial burglary in Bounti-
ful that took place Nov. 3. Through the diligent work of the department’s Patrol and Investigations Divisions, the suspect was identified and apprehended within 36 hours of the crimes being committed. The Bountiful Investigations Division worked tirelessly to gather evidence and conduct interviews that led to the arrest, a Bountiful Police Department release said. Due to the suspect’s age, his name or any other identifying information cannot be disclosed.
Kitten rescued from storm drain
Layton Fire Department crews were able to rescue a tiny kitten Tuesday after it became trapped in a storm drain, according to a LFD Facebook post. “After some careful work, we’re happy to report the little one is safe and warm,” the post said.
Man faces charges for hitting construction worker then fleeing
A 30-year-old Layton man was charged with assault last week after he allegedly crashed into a construction zone and hit a worker then fled.
Marcos Daniel Archila Aquino was charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of failing to remain at an accident and a charge for driving under the influence.
According to charging documents, Aquino “veered into a construction closure area and struck a parked work truck” on U.S. 89 near Antelope Drive. The document said when the worker spoke to the driver he “noted that he seemed drunk,” before the driver “took off again, striking the worker and tossing him about 20 feet.”
Charging documents said Aquino told police “he had ‘two beers’ in the park before driving” and he failed field sobriety tests.
As of press time a court date had not been set.
Photo from DCSO Facebook
Photos from LFD Facebook
Shooting range could be open to the public by January
KAYSVILLE—The Davis County shooting range was closed to the public in August by the Wahsatch Shooters Association. County commissioners and the Davis County Sheriff’s Department are working to reopen the facility.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Gun
enthusiasts in Davis County can look forward to the shooting range reopening to the public possibly as soon as January. The county owned facility at 1649 E. 650 North in Kaysville was closed to the public in August by Wahsatch Shooters Association of Davis County, who were contracted to operate and supervise the general public’s use of the range. Since that time, the county commission and Davis County Sheriff’s Department (DCSO) have been working on a solution to get the range up and running again.
“It’s the same facility,” said Commissioner Lorene Kamalu. “The group that ran it stopped. We’d never planned for that.”
Commissioner Randy Elliott has been having subgroup meetings to figure out how to pick that back up, she said. “Now we know it was never specifically under anyone’s watch, just a trust with Wahsatch.”
There will be a change in structure, Kamalu said. “We know it will be a DCSO employee that will oversee the property. There will be all the same things for shooting up there.”
The upkeep was falling behind, she said. “We need to make improvements and maintenance on it. It hasn’t been maintained so great. The road is crumbled and the berms need work. Public Works will use their manpower and equipment to help with that.”
Member fees were supposed to be used for
the
Photo courtesy of DCSO
maintenance, said Kamalu. “In more recent years finances have not been happening according to the contract. We appreciate Wahsatch and the decades of what volunteers did up there.”
“The goal is to get the range open as soon as we can,” said DCSO Chief Deputy Andrew Oblad. “Hopefully in January the public can come back and
use it. It’s a joint effort between the DCSO and the county to maintain it and get it open. It won’t be run by a private organization like before.”
Prior to Wahsatch shooters getting out, range officers were up there when the public went, he said. “They were allowing admissions, making sure things were safe, etc. We’ll continue to use the same model. A range officer will be there to make sure it’s safe and managing how long people are in a bay.”
Law enforcement use the range for training so they’re often up there too, said Oblad. “There will be a portion for law enforcement and a portion for the public. We’ll rent some to shooting groups. There will be cameras to make sure that all of them are the only ones using it.”
Oblad said they’re working on getting agreements between who is using the range such as who is insuring it. “Do the groups who rent out the bays have insurance? The goal is to have an area for the public on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. They can go up and pay a fee to shoot.”
Change will be good, said Kamalu. “This is a priority. We want to do this while we have the chance to use recreation funds. It’s a super tight budget so it’s a top priority. We want it to be sustainable for all of those who use it. The goal is to keep it up like our golf courses. It should be used and loved by the community.”
There is work going on even this time of year, she said. “It’s been there for decades. Wahsatch never stopped working on it. We’re building on a great foundation by Wahsatch Shooters.”
Davis County Auditor Curtis Koch went through a tentative budget last week with the commission for approval, said Oblad. “Our goal is to use the money allocated by the county to make improvements before it opens up. It looks like it’s going that way.” l
Bowman’s Market first to bring smart carts to Utah
KAYSVILLE—Community hub, Bowman’s Market in Kaysville, has introduced 80 new “smart carts” to enhance its customers’ shopping experience.
By Rebecca Olds rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com
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new addition to Bowman’s Market in Kaysville and the state of Utah is the introduction of “smart carts,” which aim to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
“We’re being, one of the first innovators and trying to get the momentum off the ground,” said Bowman’s owner, David Cook.
He described the technology as “a really, really functional piece of technology that makes shopping fun and smooth,” adding that it’s easier to use than a smartphone.
The smart cart at Bowman’s, known as the Caper Cart, is manufactured and distributed by Instacart. Although it has been tested in stores on the East Coast, such as Schnucks and Kroger, this marks its first implementation in Utah.
One of the key features of the Caper Cart is its ability to automatically apply coupons for customers without having to sign into an account, ensuring they get the best deals, with a built in touchscreen monitor.
Caper Carts automatically monitor items as they are placed in the basket and are even equipped with a scale for produce.
Instacart estimates that it makes the in-store experience about 18% faster than normal. In a recent study conducted by the company, 83% of participants were receptive to smart cart technology “especially if it helps them save money and adhere to budgets,” said an Instacart spokesperson.
For each store, the carts are completely customizable down to color schemes, logos and other branding, with the ability to be set up in a store in only a day. They automatically update and have stacked charging stations to eliminate swapping out batteries.
“They are amazing,” said local business owner Maddie Larkin. “The fact that they automatically apply any deals or discounts on the items is a huge win.”
Larkin, who owns Larklean, a local cleaning product company sold at Bowman’s, is one of many local entrepreneurs whose products the store supports, reinforcing its community-centered mission.
Cook says it “gamifies” shopping by beeping and flashing lights when items are scanned and placed in the cart.
It also serves as an additional form of self-checkout, with the only option for payment a credit card.
While standard shopping carts cost around $200 each, the new smart carts cost closer to $3,000 each. Bowman’s currently has around 80 of them in addition to the normal carts.
Cook’s decision to get the smart carts was influenced by a customer survey conducted a couple of years ago, which revealed a desire for self-checkout options. Initially, Cook opposed the idea, believing it
could compromise customer service, but ultimately he decided to proceed, becoming the last store in the area to install self-checkouts.
“This is not the prototype anymore; these are several versions down the road,” Cook said. “I waited until I felt that most of the bugs had been worked out and they were functioning the way I wanted to see.”
Cook did not decide to implement smart carts lightly. He monitored the prototype for nearly two years before deciding it was time to introduce them to customers.
“I didn't want to jump in and be a complete guinea pig, but we are the first store in Utah, so in a way, we are a guinea pig,” he said.
Now, with the introduction of smart carts, he feels he is improving customer service by providing another avenue for self-checkout.
Cook characterizes Bowman’s as a “family-oriented” store with a “hometown feel.” He emphasizes the store’s commitment to customer service and its support for local businesses, which helps keep its inventory distinct from that of larger chain stores.
To him, the introduction of the new carts is just the latest initiative in the store’s long history of customer-focused service, which began back in 1913 when Cook’s great grandfather founded the store, originally named the “Golden Rule Store.” Cook has been around Bowman’s his entire life and has owned it full time for the past nine years.
“This is something that we want to offer to [customers], to help them in their shopping experience and to help bring those extra savings that we’ve seen move more and more digital and less and less on paper,” Cook said.
The Caper Carts were introduced to the store almost two weeks ago, and customer feedback has generally been positive. However, like any new technology, there has been some initial adjustments and minor issues.
Cook believes that the benefits of the smart carts currently outweigh the drawbacks and is working closely with Instacart to address customer feedback, including requests for features like room for a car seat or a place for a child to sit. l
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS train at the Davis County shooting range. The range has fallen into disrepair so
county and Sheriff’s Office are working to make the necessary changes before reopening.
THE FIRST SHOPPER to use the new smart cart at Bowman’s Market was excited about the chance to use the cart.
Courtesy of David Cook
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Compiled by Peri Kinder
Let us tell the world!
Celebrating an anniversary or a 70th, 80th or 90th birthday? Are you planning a wedding or have you just had one? How cute is that 1-year-old child or grandchild of yours?
Veterans Day Ceremony
Monday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
Farmington City Cemetery, 500 S. 200 East
Davis County Frontline
Leadership Series
Nov. 12-14, 8:30 a.m. - noon, FREE Davis Technical College, 550 E. 300 South, Kaysville
Kaysville Business
Supporting Business
Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8-9 a.m., FREE Meet business owners in your area
DTC Business Resource Center, 450 Simmons Way, Kaysville
Farmington General Plan Update Community Open House
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m.
Farmington City Hall, 160 S. Main Street
North Salt Lake Senior Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.noon, FREE
North Salt Lake City Hall, 10 E. Center Street
Davis Chamber of Commerce: Women in Business Summit
Thursday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., $65-$85 Weber State Davis Campus, 2750 University Park Blvd., Layton
Student Art Exhibit Gallery Opening Thursday, Nov. 14, 5 p.m., FREE
Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton
Write Night
Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30-8 p.m.
Bring notebooks, pencils and laptops and write with us!
Bountiful Library, 735 S. Main Street
Wild Art at Antelope Island
Friday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m., FREE (park fees apply)
Basic drawing materials provided Antelope Island State Park, Fielding Garr Ranch
Warrior Revival Movie Night to Support Utah’s
Military: Inside Out 2
Friday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m., $5
All funds raised go to veterans and service members
Bountiful Elks Lodge, 544 W. 400 North, Bountiful
The Improvables (Improv Show)
Friday, Nov. 15, 9 p.m., Free-$6 Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main Street, Bountiful
The Crystal Festival – Rock, Min eral, Gem & Crystal Show
Nov. 16-17, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., FREE Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton
Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.
Additional rate decreases approved for Enbridge Gas customers in Utah and Idaho
Additional rate changes amounting to an overall decrease for Enbridge Gas customers in Utah and Idaho have been approved by the Utah Public Service Commission. The decrease, which went into effect Nov. 1, follow closely on the heels of gas-cost decreases announced earlier this year. The decrease for a typical residential customer in Utah and Idaho will be about $12.57 annually or about 1.90 percent.
“Natural gas costs continue to remain low throughout the nation and this is something we are starting to see reflected in the gas cost rates for our customers,” said Judd Cook, vice president and general manager of Enbridge Gas for Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. “With energy prices at the forefront of everyone’s minds, we are working diligently to pass savings onto customers as soon as possible.”
These rates, often referred to as a pass-through rate, are costs
associated with purchasing and delivering natural gas to customers.
Gas costs are passed onto customers with no markup and have no impact on the utility’s profit. Because the costs of gas can change rapidly and can be affected by supply and demand, Enbridge Gas and the state commissions revaluate this portion of the rate at least twice a year. Also included as part of this rate change were adjustments to include costs related to aging infrastructure investment, energy efficiency programs and bill assistance programs for lowincome customers.
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“Our focus is to provide natural gas for customers when they need it and at the most affordable rate possible,” said Cook. “This focus, along with collaborative energy policy, has helped our rates stand out as some of the lowest in the region and in the nation.”
Managing medication is just one life-changing service of many offered by Davis Behavioral Health
LAYTON—For registered nurse Erin Rasmussen, Davis Behavioral Health’s medication management program in Layton is a vital resource, offering personalized medication support that helps stabilize patients with mental health and addiction challenges, keeping many out of hospitals and empowering them to reclaim their lives.
By Rebecca Olds rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com
For registered nurse Erin Rasmussen, the medication management program at Davis Behavioral Health’s Main Street clinic in Layton, located at 934 S. Main Street is a big part of helping the community.
For the past nine years, she’s managed what the team commonly refers to as the “med clinic” or the place where patients of DBH can come to get help managing their medication when it feels too overwhelming.
“It’s really huge for the community because it keeps a lot of people out of the hospital because they’re stabilized on their medications and their injections,” Rasmussen said. “We’re here making a huge difference for these mentally ill clients – if we weren’t around, they would never be able to manage their lives, and they would be the ones out on the streets and in the homeless shelters and in and out of the hospital.”
Currently, around 500 patients are taking advantage of the medication management program at DBH.
Patients are helped with managing their medication used to treat mental illnesses and substance abuse issues. Staff helps by pulling the medication every day, readying injectables, bubble packing medication into manageable doses and more. Teams deliver medications to homes or help administer medications in the clinic.
“Davis Behavioral Health offers our clients the opportunity to work with board-certified psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners who have expertise in diagnosing and using medications to treat mental health or addiction-related conditions,” said Dr. Noel Schenk, Davis Behavioral Health’s Medical Director. “Some patients gain additional benefits from working with nursing staff, who assist in coordinating medication setups with pharmacists and help patients learn more about the side effects, ex-
pected results of medications, and how to take them to achieve the best outcomes.”
Schenk called the nurses on staff “knowledgeable and compassionate.”
Since most patients are long-term participants in the program, the staff including Rasmussen, doctors, case workers and other personnel get to know them on a personal level that cultivates trust and understanding.
“Because a lot of these clients don’t trust people and it may be due to their mental illness,” Rasmussen said. “Since they come to know us very well, they’re really good about opening up to us and consider us kind of their friends – building that trust is huge so they will follow through with stuff.”
A case in particular that Rasmussen remembers includes a patient she has known for six years, and whose name is omitted for privacy purposes. Rasmussen remembers the rough beginning with this particular patient who suffered from severe depression and had attempted to take her own life many times.
“She was just so depressed that she couldn’t even get out of bed like she wouldn’t bathe, she wouldn’t dress, she wouldn’t do any of that on her own,” Rasmussen said. “Once we got her into the med clinic and got started doing her meds and monitoring her medications … she’s got an apartment and she has a job and is back with her family.”
Rasmussen called it a rewarding job.
“When you see them come in and maybe they’ve come from the hospital and they’re just not doing well,” she said, “and you know, a month or two down the road, you see that they really change. Their lives have changed.”
In addition to the medication management program, Davis Behavioral Health offers a lot of different programs to aid the community including a crisis recovery unit and a rapid detox program. More information can be found at www.dbhutah.org/. l
A STACK OF INJECTIONS at the facility shows another way in which medical professionals help patients manage the dosage and treatment of mental illnesses and in instances of substance abuse.
MEDICATION BUBBLE packs prepared by Davis Behavioral Health to help patients manage their medicine.
Photos courtesy of Davis Behavioral Health
STATISTICS
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Family history – dip your toe in, it’s amazing
BOUNTIFUL—From beginners to experienced genealogists, there is something for everyone at the South Davis Family Search Center. Everyone is welcome to come find their story.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
There’s a growing interest with people all over the world to trace their roots. To find out where they are from and about those who came before. Although often associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, it’s not specific to one religion, it’s turned into a passion for people all over the world.
“Anybody and everybody is welcome,” said Carolyn Call, coordinator at the South Davis Family Search Center. “We have experienced staff and volunteers who are professionals and are well versed in genealogy and family search.”
The center has high speed photo scanners for digitizing photos to a zip drive, she said. “You can scan large documents or scrapbooks. We also have a slide scanner and 35mm film scanner where they can be digitized.”
Call said the center is well equipped to help make family history more accessible. “There are 19 computers, three printers and 17 Chrome books. We’re working on setting up a recording studio to record your life story or share memories and we’ll have equipment to convert VHS to digital.”
There’s been a huge interest with
ALISA ALLRED MERCER 7,638
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A STAFF MEMBER helps a patron at the South Davis Family Search Center. Volunteers, some who are professional genealogists, are there to assist as needed.
people in finding out where they came from, she said. “They want to know who their ancestors were and their traditions. We love to celebrate them and their brave lives and remember the sacrifices they made.”
It’s not just dates of when they were born or died, said Call. “It’s finding stories about them and finding things you didn’t even know existed. We want to preserve the stories of our families.”
Call said she got started with family history when she was in her 20s. “I was traveling to Norway and that was where my grandpa was from. I’d always been told that all of his family
was dead. I wanted to see where he lived.”
She took a boat to an island then went on a bus to a church there. “There was no internet, no phones,” said Call. “I found a man who opened the parish record and showed me a picture. I said, ‘yeah that’s my grandpa.’ He said grandpa’s nephew lived down the road and that he had two sisters. We drove down and he looked just like my grandpa.”
Call said they drove her around to where he was born and lived. “I met his sister and she showed me the original black and white picture of them growing up. It’s amazing what can
happen.”
The 1950 census just came out, she said. “It only comes out every 10 years. I can look up my mom and see her when she was young and where she lived.”
Someone with no experience can get help in the beginning, said Call. “A person can sit next to you and show you what to do. If you’re more experienced we can help you do more in-depth research. There’s really something for everybody.”
The technology has changed so much, she said. “I was looking through microfilm. Now you just type it in and it’s digitized. There are so many things. I don’t know anybody who has everything digitized.”
It’s important to learn about individuals, Call said. “To get to know them as people. You can always contribute your own personal things and experiences. It’s fun and special to have.”
It’s a fun hobby, she said. “It’s uplifting to start your family history. It’s fun and rewarding.”
It’s the history of your family, said Call. “If you’ve never tasted sugar you don’t know what it’s like until you’ve done it. Dip your toe in. This is amazing.”
The South Davis Family Search Center is located at 3350 S. 100 East in Bountiful. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturdays by appointment. For more information visit https:// locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ut/ bountiful/3350-s-100-e.l
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The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.
Mental health and getting the benefits from our trials and challenges
Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, NFL, gave us an inspirational Playoff quote on Jan. 6, 2016, when he said, “I didn’t come this far to only come this far.” And this principle applies to each and every one of us when we personalize it to our lives as, “We didn’t come this far to only come this far.” It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand the gravity of the impact on our lives of the coronavirus and the resulting world-wide pandemic. There have been tremendous losses to individuals, families, countries, and the entire world. But the legacy of this experience will undoubtedly include a significance that will change our lives and our future.
When mankind is confronted with its own mortality, there seems to be a tendency to reevaluate who we are and where we’re going. We’re almost forced into reexamining our philosophy of life, the principles we believe in, and the priorities that will determine how we move into the next phase of our
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Odevelopment. Specifically, while we are incapable of making this coronavirus nonexistent, we have a choice in the way we manage the related concerns.
The process of choosing is empowering, even in the face of the worldwide tragedies that have developed. Choosing is much more than deciding on a particular course. It unifies our might, mind, and spirit. Choosing does not create some kind of immunity from the problem, but it clarifies a course of action that helps us to move from a victim state of mind to one of being a victor. Very simply, since motion cures emotion, when we choose a different course of lifemanagement techniques, we redefine who we are. And even though that definition may be different than our previous choices, it’s never too late to be what we might have been.
been through in the past. And based upon this reality, we can combine our own insights with the recommendations from the experts, and we can plan a course for the future. When we examine our best options and alternatives, we can make a plan to move forward, and then implement that plan. In essence, since doing something is better than doing nothing, we can rely on what we’ve learned and we can do all that needs to be done.
I didn’t come this far to only come this far.
Tom Brady
riod of worldwide transformation will be the realization that our selfdefinition will determine our future.
So, what are we to do? We start from where we are. We’ve learned valuable lessons from all that we’ve
Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before engaging. Minor course corrections can be made along this journey, but deciding “to do or not to do” is a powerful mindset. We can wait or we can create! We can be bold or we can hesitate. Embrace your uncertainty and grow beyond it. We can be bystanders, or we can be more of who we really are. We can’t afford to define ourselves by our weakest parts. The most interesting result of this pe -
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
Women’s healthcare needs to be a statewide priority
ur health is one of the most important elements of a quality life. It shapes our families, our work, and our future. Yet, a new Gallup and West Health report has delivered a troubling reality: Utah ranks dead last in the nation for healthcare access, leaving many without the resources they desperately need.
Forbes Advisor used 14 key health metrics across all 50 states, which included the relative numbers of hospital beds, doctors, nurses, community health centers, and percentage of residents who lack health insurance. The following 10 states were deemed to have the least accessible healthcare in the U.S.:
• Utah
• Nevada
• Texas
• Arizona
• Georgia
• South Carolina
• Indiana
• Wyoming
• Idaho
• North Carolina
The report noted that Utah is at the top of the list because of its lack of resources, which includes qualified healthcare professionals and hospital beds. In fact, Utah has the third lowest number of primary care physicians per 10,000 residents and hospital beds per 1,000 residents, and fourth-lowest number of nurse practitioners per 10,000 residents. However, even more disheartening, according to this report, is that Utah employers contribute one of the low -
est percentages toward employee health insurance premiums, adding financial strain to many Utahns.
BY SUSAN R. MADSEN
These aren’t just statistics; it’s a reality for countless Utahns struggling to get the care they need.
It’s important to understand how health impacts the lives of Utahns, especially women.
The Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University has released 14 reports on various topics related to women’s health, the majority of which have been published within the last three years.
For example, Utah remains one of the lowest-ranking states for mammography screenings. Only 63% of Utah women, ages 40 and over, have annual screenings, ranking the state one of the three worst in the nation. Some of the reasons women do not get screened include lack of insurance coverage, low accessibility of services, lack of time, lack of childcare, and fear of diagnosis. Furthermore, Utah ranks 49th (out of 51) for women’s preventive healthcare.
In addition, Utah has the highest birth rates in the U.S., and data show one in eight women experience postpartum depression in Utah and one in four women with a history of anxiety or depression before pregnancy experience symptoms of
postpartum depression. Other data are summarized in “The Current Status of Utah Women & Girls: A Research Synopsis.”
What can Utahns do? Although strategic conversations are already being held, it is important that these be elevated and supported by more public and private partners. We need more resources, which include more beds, primary care physicians, and nurse practitioners (individuals of different genders and race/ethnicity communities). These resources are important for men, women, and children.
Other suggestions particularly useful for women include increase digital options such as telehealth to provide greater access to primary care and offer these services in languages other than English. In addition, as women in our state continue to have babies at higher rates and at younger ages than their national counterparts, it is increasingly important to understand how perinatal mood and anxiety disorders may impact Utah families. And finally, additional health issues such as substance use, disordered eating, or suicidal behaviors will demand additional mental health resources to respond to the unique needs of those individuals.
The statewide movement, A Bolder Way Forward, has an area of focus called “Health Across the Lifespan” which is working to optimize the health and wellbeing of women and girls in Utah. This work is being led by Intermountain Health and the University of Utah Health System, with other partners being invited into this work. For example, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shields is also a key partner in this work. They are working in the following areas: access, adolescent health, mental health/wellbeing, older adult/end of life, perimenopause/middle age, prevention, reproductive health, and trauma informed care.
Supporting women’s health isn’t just about women themselves—it’s about building stronger families, thriving communities, and a future where every generation has the chance to flourish. When we prioritize the wellbeing of women, we’re nurturing the very heart of society. When we choose to invest in women’s health, we’re choosing to uplift everyone.
Susan R. Madsen is the Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership at Utah State University and founder and director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project. l
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75th Comm Directorate goes fully digital, retires analog system
The 75th Communications and Information Directorate has retired its nearly 40-year-old analog telephone system, completing a long-planned transition to a fully digital, remote-managed VoIP setup.
By Bailey Chism
bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
After nearly four decades, the 75th Communications and Information Directorate is officially shutting down its analog telephone switch, marking a complete transition to digital.
“It’s been a big undertaking and required a lot of work,” said Jeff Coulter, installation telecommunications lead. “We’ve been working on this transition for several years, and it’s finally finished.”
Installed in 1985, the analog switch – known as the Public Base Exchange – was a massive operation. Serving the base’s needs took a full room, approximately 30,000 miles of ground cable, and a team of 40 employees. Today, advanced technology allows the same phone services to be managed by just three people, with only two racks of equipment.
The shift to VoIP (voice over internet protocol) actually began nearly 20 years ago, according to Coulter. However, the project faced delays due to limited resources and other hurdles. There are around 800 phones that still rely on analog lines due to internet constraints, but over 15,500 base phones have now switched to VoIP and can be managed remotely.
Coulter, along with his colleagues Burke Kilburn and Phillip Gardner, who helped see the project to completion, is pleased to reach the end but
admits to a sense of melancholy for the analog system and how well it served the base needs for nearly 40 years.
“It’s strange to look back on what it used to take to provide the base
BURKE KILBURN AND PHIL GARDNER, 75th Communications and Information Directorate, look at deactivated analog telecommunications components at Hill Air Force Base.
phone service,” he said. “Over the years, there has been a steady rotation of military members and civilians who spent their whole careers working on the old telephone switch.” l
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photo by R. Nial Bradshaw
Intermountain Health receives two grants to study ways to reduce antibiotics overuse
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SALT LAKE CITY—The challenge for clinicians is that too high antibiotic prescription rates for respiratory infections continues to be a problem in urgent care settings.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Intermountain Health has received two different grants to study how to reduce antibiotic overuse in urgent care and outpatient clinics and also funding to help advance care for children by improving antibiotic prescribing practices for acute respiratory tract infection. The first is a grant for $356,000 to launch the Intermountain ReSCORE-UC project. The second is a $2.5 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
“They are two different grants to optimize antibiotic use,” said Payal Patel, MD, enterprise medical director of antimicrobial stewardship at Intermountain Health and co-investigator on the ReSCORE-UC study. “We’re trying to improve the whole time between a patient coming in and leaving with the right diagnosis. Antibiotics won’t help if it’s not bacteria. We want to make sure the right thing happens.”
The previous SCORE-UC initiative done by Intermountain Health to reduce antibiotic overuse was successful but prescribing rates started ticking back up.
“We want to make sure that it’s equitable throughout the system so that it will keep going in the years ahead,” said Patel. “We’re trying to understand sustainability in antibiotic stewardship which has mostly been in hospitals.”
This is newer on the outpatient side, she said. “We’re studying how it can be sustained and spread to other systems as well. It will take quite a bit of work to understand.”
It’s a common myth that patients ask for antibiotics, Patel said. “Actually, they just want what will make them feel better. This will provide doctors the tools to say ‘here is what you have and here is what will help.’ It makes it easier on patients and the prescriber.”
From the last work in this space, Intermountain built a dashboard where they could see what was prescribed across the state, Patel said. “We’ve had access to it in our own clinics to guide us on how we can help and talk more about health equity in the world of antibiotics and use that data so that patients know what’s going on no matter where they see us.”
Patel said that more than 90% of respiratory infections are caused by viruses and not bacteria. “Giving these patients antibiotics won’t help and rather just give you another side effect like diarrhea.”
Intermountain received a $2.5 million grant from PCORI in October. “It goes live in 2025,” said Patel. “It's a research project to improve antibiotic use in children through all systems. It’s outpatient facilities like an ER, urgent care, pediatrician – any place a parent and child might come in to see us. It’s a four year study throughout the whole system that will hit multiple states.”
“This project represents a significant springboard from which we can improve the care for more than 270,000 children with acute respiratory tract infections by promoting the adoption of evidence-based antibiotic prescribing practices throughout our system,” said Raj Srivastava, MD, chief clinical programs officer for Intermountain Health, who is leading the project.
“We look forward to the opportunity this initiative holds to continue to improve our clinical practices, and especially, enhance the health outcomes for hundreds of thousands of children who we provide care for,” Srivastava added.
PCORI is an independent, nonprofit organization authorized by Congress with a mission to fund patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research that provides patients, their caregivers, and clinicians with the evidence-based information they need to make better-informed health and health care decisions, according to Intermountain.
“Intermountain Health is leading the way in antimicrobial stewardship,” said Patel. “No matter where you see us we are doing our best to treat infection in the best way possible.” l
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INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH received a $2.5 million grant from PCORI for a research project to improve antibiotic prescribing practices for children.
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Bountiful’s Hooper wins state cross country title
Viewmont finishes second in 5A boys cross country, and Bountiful’s Hayden Hooper won the boys race. Several other local runners earn top 10 finishes.
By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com
It was a great day for local prep runners on Oct. 30. Bountiful senior Hayden Hooper won the individual 5A boys championship, and Viewmont captured second-place in the 5A boys team scoring at the Utah High School Activities Association
State Cross Country Championships. The three-mile races for all divisions were held on a new course at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City.
Hooper traversed the course in a time of 15:07.26, well ahead of second-place finisher Edward Stout of Taylorsville who finished at 15:34.71. The Warriors ended up edging Viewmont for the boys’ team title, the first state championship in that school’s history.
Viewmont was second at 80 points, the second straight year the Vikings have brought home the silver trophy. Senior Talmage Bruschke finished fourth at 15:36.77, and senior
teammate Hayden Arbuckle was seventh at 15:43.21.
“Across the board, six out of seven runners had a fantastic day,” said Viewmont coach Trent Hooper, who happens to be the uncle of Hayden Hooper of Bountiful. “We knew we would have to have our best day to beat Taylorsville – but they were on. Both teams were really on today.”
He said he was most proud of Bruschke.
“He’s been waiting in the wings all year,” coach Hooper said. “He’s not always been our top runner each meet, but he stepped up on a huge stage today. It’s been a shuffle week-
to- week for every race – we’ve had a different set of seven (scored runners) and a different top five because of sickness and injury. Across the board, we put four boys closely together, and that’s what clinched the second place for us. The times from our first runner to our fifth runner were a 31 second spread.”
Also scoring for Viewmont were senior Peter Gehring, 22nd at 16:02.82; senior David Tervort, 23rd at 16:03.55, and junior Clement Burton, 24th at 16:08.40. Viewmont senior Ben Hyde was 26th at 16:10.38
Bountiful, Viewmont alive in 5A football playoffs
By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com
Two rounds are down, and a pair of Davis County teams are still alive in the Class 5A state football tournament. Both Bountiful and Viewmont have moved on to the state quarterfinals where they have big games this Friday for the right to play in the semifinals. Bountiful’s inclusion in the quarterfinals shouldn’t be a big surprise. The Redhawks won Region 5 and currently own a 10-1 record. The Vikings are 8-3 and have used a strong defense to get within two games of the stare finals.
Bountiful
The Redhawks have won seven games in a row and face seventhseeded Maple Mountain on Friday.
Bountiful, seeded second, had a dominant 42-14 victory at home over Alta last Friday.
In the win over the Hawks, Boun-
tiful never trailed and unleashed a punishing ground attack to win convincingly. Siaki Fekitoa rushed 19 times for 137 and three touchdowns,
while quarterback Emerson Geilman ran for 135 yards and two scores on just 12 carries. Geilman’s 71-yard TD scamper with just 1:18 gone in the first quarter opened the scoring for the Redhawks. He added a 17-yard touchdown run halfway through the opening quarter to put his team up 14-7 after a successful point-after kick.
Fekitoa’s TD runs were 1-, 4- and 13-yard scores, two of which came in the second quarter. The Redhawks were up 28-14 at the break and added two more touchdowns in the second half while shutting out Alta. In the opening seconds of the fourth quarter, Geilman connected with Britton Tidwell on a 9-yard touchdown passes for Bountiful’s final score of the contest.
Hoko Tuakoi intercepted an Alta pass, and Zeke Murdock and Tidwell each had eight tackles to pace the Redhawks. Connor Mertz and Dawson Allsop added six stops.
The Redhawks have now scored
LOCAL RUNNERS AT this year’s Utah High School cross country championships included Hayden Hooper from Bountiful (state champion), Talmage Bruschke from Viewmont, Harrison Skousen from Davis, Isabella Cram from Davis, Alyssa Clayton from Viewmont, Katie Hansen from Woods Cross, and Ellie Dorius from Farmington.
Photos by Tom Haraldsen
VIEWMONTS QB #7 TITAN LONGSON hands off to RB #37 Benji Tolman as Offensive Linemen #60 Jaxson Behunin and #52 Mack Youngberg open the route. Viewmont moves on to face Roy Friday in the quarter finals.
Photo by Carl Page
The Bountiful and Viewmont football teams have advanced in the Class 5A state tournament.
6A football: Davis reaches state semifinals; Farmington bows out
In the Class 6A state football tournament, Davis won in the second round. Farmington ended its season with a loss.
By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com
Davis improved to 8-3 this football season with an important victory in the second round of the Class 6A state tournament last Friday. Seeded No. 7, the Darts took down 10thseeded Mountain Ridge 28-10. It was Davis’ second win this season over non-region foe Mountain Ridge. The two teams met on Aug. 30, with the Darts prevailing 40-14.
The rematch was closer, though Davis was in control virtually all evening.
The Darts scored on a 4-yard run by quarterback Tradon Bessinger halfway through the first quarter. A successful point-after kick made it 7-0. Davis led the rest of the way.
Mountain Ridge kicked a field goal with 7:24 left in the second quarter, but the Darts countered with a 40yard touchdown strike from Bessinger to Tyson Baggett 4 ½ minutes later. A 1-yard TD pass from Bessinger to Cooper Harsin in the waning seconds of the first half, followed by an extra point, made it 21-3 Davis at the break.
Running back Owen Talbot put more distance between Davis and Mountain Ridge when he crossed the goal line from 5 yards out. Mountain Ridge scored a late touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Bessinger had two touchdown passes and added 238 yards on the
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at least 35 points in each of its last seven games. A Bountiful win over Maple Mountain would pit the Redhawks against either Brighton or Olympus on Nov. 15.
Viewmont
The Vikings have a tough test this Friday at Roy in the quarterfinals. Roy
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and senior Bryce Arbuckle was 31st at 16:19.20.
Bountiful finished 9th in team scoring. Redhawks’ senior Simon Barlow just missed a top 10 finish, taking 11th at 15:48.05. Other Bountiful runners were sophomore Evan Ostler (77th, 17:14.79), sophomore David Ebert (99th, 17:34.24), junior Elijah Guzman (127th, 18:07.19) and junior Jackson Burgener (137th, 18:17.56).
Woods Cross took 16th place in the teams event. Junior Henry Hyde was the top Wildcat finisher in 51st place at 16:44.71. Fellow Wildcat scored runners were junior Sam Phippen (78th, 17:15.52), senior Skyler Pace (90th, 17:26.72), sophomore Hobbes Campbell (111th, 17:51.66), and senior Tyler Noall (112th, 17:52.45).
5A GIRLS
This race was dominated by Timpview, which easily held off Box Elder to win the girls team title. It was particularly dominated by Timpview
day. The junior quarterback now has 39 touchdown passes this season and 71 in his career. His season TD total is second in the state and first in 6A. He completed six balls to Bode Sparrow for 63 yards and three each to Baggett (76 yards), Jaxton Itaaheau (32 yards) and Talbot (20 yards). Talbot also paced the team with 74 yards on 16 carries.
Harsin had 12 tackles on defense, while Cole Clark contributed 10 stops and a sack. Sparrow had a big day on the defensive side of the ball too. The sophomore defensive back/wide receiver had a pair of interceptions.
The Darts’ next contest won’t be an easy one.
Davis plays in the quarterfinals this Friday at Skyridge, the No. 2 seed in the 6A tournament. A win there would propel the Darts to the semifinals Nov. 14 against either Lone Peak or Region 2 rival Fremont.
Farmington
After a rough start, the Phoenix were on fire at the end of the season. Farmington finished in a tie for first place in Region 1 with a 4-1 mark and won its last four regular-season games. Fourth win was a region-titleclinching victory at home over Fremont on Oct. 16.
But the Phoenix couldn’t overcome upset-minded American Fork last Friday.
Farmington, seeded fifth, fell to 5-6 and ended its season with a 2117 loss to the Cavemen. The Phoenix were up 10-7 late in the third and 17-14 with 11:30 to play but couldn’t hang on. Travis Hoopes had a 1-yard TD run in the second quarter, and Drew Love scored on a 47-yard run
is the No. 1 seed in the 5A ranks and previously beat the Vikings 42-28 on Oct. 4. Viewmont’s second-round win was a defensive nail-biter.
On Nov. 1, the Vikings edged the Leopards at home 10-7, scoring all of their points in the first half. Drew Breese converted a 31-yard field goal late in the first quarter, followed by a Titan Longson touchdown pass to
senior Jane Hedengren, who will take her talents down the street a few blocks next year when she runs for BYU. Hedengren, ranked fourth nationally by MaxPreps for distance running, captured the title in a time of 16:21.48. That’s a full MINUTE ahead of her teammate Lily Alder –the largest winning margin in state history in a 5A final.
Viewmont sophomore Alyssa Clayton took seventh in a time of 18:21.76, helping the Vikings to a fourth-place team finish, one place higher than last year’s team. Woods Cross senior Katie Hansen finished her remarkable career in cross country with a ninth place finish at 18:34.29. The Wildcats finished eighth in team scoring, and Bountiful was 17th.
For Viewmont, scored runners include senior Audrey Lemon (31st, 19:42.26), senior Tempe Anderson (39th, 20:08.95), senior Lexi Toronto (48th, 20:25.25) and freshman Josie Lee (56th, 20:33.49).
For Woods Cross, scored runners other than Hansen were junior Brie Nydegger (25th, 19:22.61), ju-
JAXTON ITAAEHAU grabs the football and runs down the field. Davis will play in the quarterfinals on Friday against Skyridge.
early in the fourth. Jaxon Beynon kicked a 21-yard field goal in the third. American Fork scored the winning touchdown with 7:32 left in the game. It was the fourth time this season that the Phoenix lost a game by five points or fewer. l
Jayson Dunroe of 28 yards with 1:32 to play before halftime.
Titan Longson threw for 137 yards on the day, with 50 of those yards going to wide receiver Drez Jensen on three catches. Benji Toman rushed 16 times for 92 yards.
But it was the defense that headlined the Vikings on this day.
Senior linebacker Blake Moore terrorized the East offense, racking up
nior Kiara DeVries (26th, 19:26.55), sophomore MaKenna Webster (80th, 21:01.03), and junior Abigail Marx (111th, 21:43.77).
Senior Ella Becker was Bountiful’s top finisher, taking 54th in a time of 20:32.43. Other Redhawks who scored were junior Ella McQuay (68th, 20:51.49), sophomore Ellie Showalter (73rd, 20:55.10), junior Taya Sanders (88th, 21:10.44) and freshman Grace McQuay (106th, 21:29.52).
6A BOYS
Davis finished fifth and Farmington 11th in team scoring. The top Dart finisher was sophomore Harrison Skousen (24th, 15:55.44). Other Davis scored runners were senior Carter Rawlings (34th, 16:07.40), senior Cade Rawlings (36th, 16:08.73), sophomore Jonas Clay (41st, 16:14.69) and senior Jonny Reed (42nd, 16:14.85).
20 tackles and getting credit for half a sack. Fellow linebacker Owen Seeley, just a sophomore, added 11 tackles and half a sack. Senior defensive end Ezekiel Cook had nine tackles and 1.5 sacks, while junior Ryder Taukiuvea had an interception and five tackles.
The winner of the Viewmont–Roy game this Friday moves to the semifinals on Nov. 15 to face Timpview or Orem. l
6A GIRLS
There were two local top 10 finishers in the girls’ race, as Farmington freshman Ellie Dorius came in fourth at 18:07.25. She has been dominating races since mid-season and had a great run at Sugar House. Davis sophomore Isabella Cram continued her great season as well, taking sixth in a time of 18:29.56.
The Lady Darts were 10th in team scoring. Other Darts who were scored were freshman Erin Christensen (34th, 19:23.02), senior Eliza Swain (56th, 20:05.86), sophomore Courtney Burbidge (60th, 20:09.69) and senior Helen Glaze (64th, 20:18.13). Farmington did not qualify as a team, but the Phoenix had two other runners in the finals. Junior Gabriella May finished 91st at 21:21.74, and senior Hailey Bird was 95th at 21:38.91. l
For Farmington, senior Landon Sturgeon led all Phoenix in 44th place at 16:20.37. His scored teammates were senior Joseph Miller (45th, 16:20.88), senior Koda Hildreth (49th, 16:22.71), sophomore Hudson Scott (59th, 16:31.29) and senior Casey Ward (75th, 16:44.89).
Photo by Isaac Fisher Photography
Bountiful wraps up undefeated Region 5 season, head into 5A state as favorite
The Bountiful High volleyball team again defended its Region 5 title, going 14-0 for the second consecutive year – and 10-0 in 2022. The Redhawks are the top seed for this week’s 5A state tournament.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
For the third season in a row, the Bountiful High girls volleyball team has run the table in Region 5 to win the title in an undefeated fashion. This season, the Redhawks were 14-0 and lost just three sets all year – all to runner-up Woods Cross.
In its last match of the regular season, Bountiful defeated Clearfield 25-12, 25-23, 25-20 Oct. 29. Junior Milika Satuala led with 17 kills, hitting .471, while senior Taylor Harvey added 13. Senior Hannah White ran the offense with 15 assists with senior Rachel Erickson leading defensively with 10 digs. Senior Abby Orme also served up two aces in the sweep.
Harvey was named the Region 5 Most Valuable Player while Satuala and junior Adelaide Stevenson were recognized as First Team, freshman Paisley Gosney on the Second Team and Orme and junior McKinley Duryea were Honorable Mention.
The Redhawks finished with a 24-4 overall record heading into the 5A state tournament. After a firstround bye, No. 1 Bountiful faces the winner of #16 Wasatch/#17 Viewmont on Nov. 7 in the quarterfinals at Utah Valley University. The semifinals and championship match are scheduled for Nov. 8 at UVU.
Woods Cross
Woods Cross swept Roy 25-12,
R3 at the 5A state tournament over the past three seasons – including a 2021 championship run – enter the postseason as the
25-11, 25-5 Oct. 29 on Senior Night to wrap up second place in Region 5.
Senior Akanesi Pututau put away 10 kills with junior Avery Poulton adding nine. Sophomore Zamari Christensen recorded 35 assists for the offense with Poulton helping with three aces from the serving line. On defense, Poulton led with seven digs and senior Gillian Anderson had three blocks at the net.
The Wildcats ended region play with a 12-2 record behind the play of First Team All-Region team members in senior Avery Poulton and sophomores Alisi Tapa’atoutai and Zamari Christensen. Also recognized with Region 5 honors were sophomore Brylee Howard, junior Adia Cook and sophomore Sarah Robison with Honorable Mention recognition.
Woods Cross, the No. 3 seed, will face the winner of #14 Alta/#19 West Nov. 7 at UVU in the second round of the 5A state tournament after a first-round bye.
Viewmont
Viewmont lost a tough five-set battle on Senior Night with Box Elder 25-17, 16-25, 25-20, 24-26, 1512 on Oct. 29 to end Region 5 play.
Sophomore Klancee Larsen led with 16 kills with junior Miya Edgington running the offense with 40 assists and junior Addi Pinnock serving three aces. The team recorded 65 digs, led by senior Jaydee Webb with 14 digs and Edgington and senior Mary Carr with 10 each. Carr also had three blocks at the net.
Carr, Webb, Madison Christiansen, Vanessa Haddock, CJ Johnson, Pearl Johnson and Dani Siddoway were honored as the team’s seven seniors.
Larsen earned First Team AllRegion 5 honors while Edgington was Second Team and Siddoway was named Honorable Mention.
The Vikings ended region play with a 3-11 record and were 9-15 during the regular season.
Viewmont, the No. 17 seed, faces No. 16 Wasatch Nov. 5 a the Wasps home court in the first round of the 5A state tournament.
Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott
io Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper operations in Salt Lake County. The company said the conversion gives the mine one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the United States.
Kennecott’s fleet of 97 haul trucks and heavy machinery equipment at the mine, concentrator, smelter, refinery and tailings are now all fueled by renewable diesel sourced in the United States. This is expected to reduce the mine’s Scope 1 emissions by 450,000 tons, equal to eliminating the annual emissions of 107,000 cars, according to a Rio Tinto statement. In addition, the switch to renewable diesel reduces PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size) emissions at the tailpipes of the company’s haul truck fleet by 40 percent, a reduction equivalent to approximately 2.3 billion miles of light vehicle travel annually.
The renewable diesel being used is currently a combination of 90 percent soybean and the remainder ani -
mal fat and used cooking oil.
“Kennecott has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the United States, thanks to recent initiatives such as the closure of a coal-fired power plant, installation of a 5-megawatt solar farm, deployment of battery electric vehicles underground and the transition to renewable diesel,” the Rio Tinto release said. “The operation’s overall carbon footprint has now been reduced by more than 80 percent from 2018 levels.”
Speaking at an event at the mine with the Gov. Spencer J. Cox, to celebrate the achievement, Rio Tinto Copper CEO Clayton Walker said, “The transition to renewable diesel is a significant step toward our decarbonization goals at Kennecott where we have now reduced emissions by 80 percent, thanks to a range of initiatives in recent years. We remain committed to being responsible stewards of the environment and are always looking to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs for the energy transition.”
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Farmington
Farmington defeated Davis 2624, 26-24, 24-26, 26-28, 15-11 Oct. 29 in its final Region 1 match this fall.
Senior Ellyse Taylor had 16 kills, hitting .429, and senior Becca Wangsgard had 10 with senior Callie Curtis and sophomore Kylee Love combining for 37 assists in running the offense. Curtis and Love served four aces each of the team’s 12 aces. Defensively, junior Leah Johnson had 26 digs on the back line with Taylor adding 22 while juniors Ava Walton and Rylin Toone both had four blocks at the net.
The Phoenix team finished Region 1 play with a .500 record at 5-5 and were 14-14 this fall during the regular season.
The 6A state tournament will be held this week with Farmington earning a first-round bye as the 11th seed. They will face No. 6 Bingham Nov. 7 at UVU in the second round. The quarterfinals, semis and finals are scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at UVU.
Davis
In its five-set loss to Farmington Oct. 29, seniors Leah Tuft and Paige Halliday teamed up for 30 kills and four aces – along with junior Pola Wong’s 10 kills – with senior Avery Jensen running the offense with 20 assists. On the back line, Jensen’s 17 digs led the Darts while Tuft had 16 and Walsh had 15. Halliday, Jensen and junior Alex Harris each had three blocks at the net.
Davis went winless in Region 1 and had an overall 6-20 regular season record.
The Darts are ranked 18th coming into the 6A state tournament and will play at No. 15 Riverton in the first round Nov. 5. l
able fuel will also make low-carbon fuel more accessible in the state of Utah. In partnership with Kennecott, HF Sinclair is dedicating two tanks to renewable diesel for the mine with each having tank capacity of 18,000 barrels or 756,000 gallons.
“We’re proud to support Rio Tinto’s sustainability journey with a low-carbon fuel produced at our facilities,” said Steven Ledbetter, Sinclair’s executive vice president for commercial operations. “We’re excited to see Kennecott move from trial to full implementation and what this could mean for other industries with evolving energy needs.”
In 2023, Kennecott conducted an initial trial of renewable diesel, which compared two trucks using regular diesel against two using renewable diesel. Officials measured the trucks’ acceleration, cycle time, fuel usage and engine inspection reports. The renewable diesel trials were successful, complementing similar test findings from Rio Tinto’s Boron mine in California. l
THE BOUNTIFUL HIGH girls volleyball team, who have finished in the top
team to beat.
Photo from MaxPreps
WHAT TO WATCH
Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ pure holiday magic, while ‘Hitpig!’ meant strictly for kids
By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Critic
TheBest Christmas Pageant Ever (in theaters)
If you’re looking for a Christmas movie as offbeat as it is heartfelt, you want “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
Based on the classic children’s book, the movie brings an almost “A Christmas Story” energy to a smalltown church Nativity play. It’s a funny, unflinching look at what it means to be a kid, never saccharine but still managing moments of real sweetness that are perfect for the holidays. It’s definitely a Christian movie, but its faith isn’t overbearing and is focused on acceptance and love. Even if you’ve never heard of the book, it’ll get you in the mood for the holidays.
If you are familiar with the book, that just makes the movie even more special. Director Dallas Jenkins has stated in interviews that he’s wanted to make this movie for 20 years, and when you watch it you can feel every bit of love he has for the book.
This is one of the best adaptations I’ve ever seen, remarkably faithful to the source material while at the same time being perfectly adapted to the new medium. A brief postscript has been added, but it’s charming.
A big part of this is that Jenkins seems to have a wonderful grasp of the heart of the story. Neither the story or its more rough-hewn characters have been Hallmark-ized at all, though I’m sure there was pressure to do so. No character arcs come from people changing to fit in. The love is hard-earned, but that just makes it more real.
In an ideal world, this movie will go on to be a Christmas classic. Just like the pageant in the story, the genre could use some more offbeat magic.
Grade: Four stars
Hitpig! (in theaters)
If there are any parents of small children reading this, let me assure you – despite the name, Hitpig is not an assassin.
He’s a bounty hunter, which is by far the most interesting thing about the movie. Originally a chil-
dren’s book by Berkeley Breathed, the off-the-wall concept and unusual characters are really the only bits of quirkiness that made it into the movie. Everything else has been transformed into a generic kids’ cartoon, maniacally paced with a constant barrage of jokes that don’t care if they’re any good or not. Poop jokes for the kids, a few “adult” asides aimed at any parents who might be watching, and if they fall flat the movie just zips on to the next one. There are a few sweet moments, and a message somewhere in the middle of all this,
but only when the movie dares slow down enough to allow them to happen.
Which, to be fair, puts it on par with the majority of kids’ movies. The animation isn’t bad, and Jason Sudekis and Rainn Wilson are both standouts in the voice acting cast. If you have small children you need to keep occupied for under 90 minutes, they can enjoy yourself while you take a well-deserved nap in your theater seat.
Grade: Two stars
Stay safe in Utah’s winter wilderness: essential tips for cold-weather adventures
Essential safety tips for winter recreation in Utah include checking weather, trail conditions, and avalanche risks before heading outdoors.
By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
Winter is coming to Utah, and several ski resorts have already opened their gates to visitors. As you prepare for outdoor adventures in winter weather, it’s crucial to prioritize safety and stay informed.
Know before you go
Winter conditions in Utah can change quickly, so it's vital to do your homework before heading outdoors.
“Always be aware of the potential for changing weather conditions, as they can quickly impact visibility and temperatures,” said Austin Isbell, public relations manager at the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation.
Start by checking the weather forecast, and ensure all planned roads and trails are open. Look into recent snowfall and temperature changes that might affect conditions, especially if you’re traveling to higher elevations. Carry a map, GPS, or a reliable navigation app, and make sure someone knows your route and expected return time.
“It is critical to know before you go – know avalanche-prone areas and understand terrain hazards, such as tree wells, rocks, and cliffs, that may be hidden under snow,” Isbell said.
Always prepare for the unexpect-
ed – pack an emergency kit in case an overnight stay becomes necessary.
Anticipate changes in road and trail conditions
Winter can transform familiar trails and roads into more challenging and, at times, hazardous routes. Access to certain trails may be closed or limited, while snow, ice, and mud can drastically alter terrain. An easy summer hike might become strenuous in winter, with slippery trails and snow cover hiding obstacles. Some areas may only be accessible by 4-wheel drive or with snow chains, so check vehicle restrictions ahead of time. When in doubt, start with shorter trails to gauge the conditions before committing to a longer trek.
Plan for shorter days
With sunset arriving earlier, timing is everything. Winter days are shorter, and it’s easy to get caught in darkness if you’re not careful. Plan to start your outdoor activities early, allowing extra time to reach your destination safely. Keep a flashlight or headlamp in your pack just in case, as cell phone batteries can drain quickly in cold weather. Also, plan breaks thoughtfully to maximize daylight and avoid taking unnecessary risks when it starts to get dark. Dress and pack properly
Dressing in layers is crucial for staying warm and dry.
“Proper winter gear can make or break a safe outdoor experience,” Isbell said.
Start with a moisture-wicking base layer, add insulating layers like fleece
or down, and top it off with a waterproof jacket. Opt for insulated, waterproof boots with good traction to handle snow and icy patches. Avoid cotton, which retains moisture and can make you colder. Essential gear includes gloves, a hat, and a neck gaiter to protect exposed skin, as well as crampons or snowshoes for icy trails. Always carry extra clothing, food, and water to ensure you’re prepared for sudden temperature drops.
Stay on marked trails and know your terrain
Wandering off-trail can be tempting, but it’s especially dangerous in winter, where deep snow or icy conditions can easily obscure paths and landmarks.
“Be sure to inform someone of your plan and expected return time, especially if you’ll be in remote or backcountry locations,” Isbell said. “And when you can, recreate with a buddy for added safety.”
Stick to marked trails to reduce your risk of getting lost, encountering avalanches, or facing unexpected hazards. Familiarize yourself with the area and trail maps, and if possible, use an app like AllTrails or Gaia GPS for live navigation. Knowing your location and the terrain will also make it easier to avoid dangerous spots if weather conditions worsen.
Use appropriate gear for activities
Helmets are essential safety gear for snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and other motorized winter activities.
“If you’re skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobiling, always wear a helmet, and consider protective goggles or sunglasses to shield your eyes from glare, wind and snow,” Isbell said. Winter terrain can be unpredictable, and icy patches, low visibility, or steep descents can increase the risk of accidents. Make sure your helmet fits securely and comfortably, and consider adding goggles for eye protection from snow glare. If you’re venturing into remote areas, pack a repair kit, an emergency beacon, and a portable charger for any electronics you’re bringing along.
Check avalanche and road conditions
Before setting out, make it a habit to check avalanche forecasts from the Utah Avalanche Center. Familiarize yourself with avalanche risk zones, and avoid areas with high avalanche warnings. If you’re skiing or snowboarding in backcountry terrain, travel with companions who you trust can rescue you and make sure everyone carries an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel. Also, stay updated on road and trail closures by checking resources like the Utah Department of Transportation website or local park advisories. Following these updates can keep you out of high-risk zones and help you make smart route adjustments.
By planning ahead, dressing appropriately, and staying informed, you can safely enjoy Utah’s stunning winter landscapes while minimizing risk. Stay aware, stay prepared, and savor every moment of winter in Utah. l
OBITUARY
Barbara Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Nov. 1. Born and raised in Utah, Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories that her family and friends will carry forward. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Brent Taylor, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, faith, and dedication.Together they raised four children who, along with her 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren were the lights of her life. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was her greatest joy.
As a young woman, Barbara served an LDS mission in the New England States mission, under the guidance of her parents. Her time there not only strengthened her faith but also forged many lifelong friendships that she treasured deeply. She developed a fondness for lighthouses during her mission and began collecting them, a symbol of the light she brought to others' lives.
In her later years, Barbara found companionship and comfort in the community at Creekside Assisted Living, where she spent the past five years.There, she made new friends and reconnected with old ones, filling her days with laughter, love, and shared memories.
Barbara will be remembered for her kindness, her steadfast faith, and her gentle spirit. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with loved ones who have gone before. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Barbara is survived by her loving family: her children Teri King, Derek (Renae) Taylor, Stacey (Kelly) Rasmussen, and Rachel (Jared) Steenblik; her sister,
Beverly Gee, her brother John Carr; and countless friends.
A memorial service will be Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, with a viewing from 9:45–10:45 a.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, Utah, followed by a graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery.
Graveside services will be streamed live on Barbara’s obituary at www.russonmortuary.com.
Also, please join us on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Barbara’s church, 1825 S. 800 E., Bountiful, Utah, to celebrate her life with friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice to share your light, as Barbara did.
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MGMS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Aleece Gibby
leece Gibby grew up in Cache Valley, Utah. After graduating from Sky View High School, she attended Utah State University where she earned a degree in Elementary Education English Technical Writing.
Gibby has taught six years in third grade, one year in fourth grade, two years teaching STEM and is currently in her fifth-year teaching sixth grade at Mountain Green Middle School. Gibby came to Mountain Green for a change.
“It was so beautiful, and I loved the rural feel of the community,” said Gibby. “I love building relationships with students so I can tease
and joke with them.”
Gibby has five kids, three girls and two boys. They are all married except her youngest. She also has six grandbabies.
In her spare time, Gibby loves DIY projects and makes anything old look new. She also loves to garden, go camping, and vacation anywhere warm and sunny. l
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Trojans take fifth, eighth at state cross country
High School state cross country championships in Sugar House Park.
By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com
The Morgan boys took fifth in the 3A state finals held Oct. 30 at Sugar House Park. They finished with 138 points. The top four finishers ahead of Morgan were state champ Canyon View, followed by Grantsville, Carbon and Ogden.
Leading the Trojan boys was senior EJ Lee, who was fifth at 16:16.23. For Morgan, senior Maverick Guymon was 13th (16:44.53), junior Henry Rose 33rd (17:24.81), senior Esplan McClellan 42nd (17:37.51) and junior Jonas Archibald 45th (17:39.41).
In the girls’ race, Carbon edged Emery by five points for the state title. Morgan finished eighth in team scoring. The top Trojan runner was sophomore Alexis Cox who finished 14th at 20:22.82. Sophomore Brooklynn Guymon finished 26th (21:26.78) just ahead of teammate senior Brooke Williford (27th, 21:33.81). Senior Brook-
SOPHOMORE ALEXIS COX was the top finisher for the Lady Trojans, coming home 14th in the final.
by Tom Haraldsen
lyn Hill was 33rd at 21:51.35, and freshman Ingrid Campbell finished the team scoring in 64th at 22:46.38. l
At home, No. 1 Trojans thump Canyon View 43-10 in 3A quarterfinal round
MORGAN—11-0 Morgan gets what it wants, next: Manti in a 3A semifinal rematch from last year. The Trojans and Templars will battle it out this Friday afternoon at Herriman’s Zions Bank Stadium
By Brian Shaw b.shaw@mycityjournals.com
All season long, the Morgan Trojans have been working toward another shot at Manti.
After a 43-10 win at home Friday Nov. 1 over No. 8 Canyon View in the 3A quarterfinals, they’ll finally have a chance to play the avenger.
“We have an opportunity to play a very good Manti team this week, the same team that beat us in the semis,” said Morgan head coach Jared Barlow about Friday’s 3A semifinal opponent at Zions Bank Stadium. “Playoff football is exciting, and we are thankful to be part of it.”
The Trojans took a minute to get going after a two-week break, admitted Morgan’s coach. But Morgan was helped by two defensive mistakes by Canyon View that gave the Trojans first half points. The first came when Canyon View’s punter kicked the ball off the back of his teammate, resulting in great field position.
Five plays later, senior Lincoln Gilson curled the ball into his lap for a 5-yard TD reception. On the extra point, junior Jack Hurd, the placeholder, instead lofted a pass to senior Boston Zack
in the end zone, handing the Trojans an 8-0 lead.
After giving up a field goal, the Trojans offense made Canyon View’s defense pay for their over pursuit on the edges. Sheffield found Drew Korth out in the flat. The senior did the rest, zigzagging through Canyon View’s defense for a 10-yard TD and 15-3 Morgan lead.
“Canyon View was very prepared and had a good game plan,” said Coach Barlow of the Trojans quarterfinal opponent that made the trek up from Cedar City. “We hurt ourselves in the first half
with penalties and a couple turnovers but came out the second half and cleaned things up a bit. Defensively we gave up a few big plays, but overall played great.”
In the second half, Morgan came out with a different mentality. The senior-led Trojans defense forced Canyon View into several bad situations. Nik Preece and Bridger Ostrander stuffed runs in the gaps and Krew Galbraith blew up a screen pass, forcing a fourth down and long deep in Canyon View territory. It led to a punt that was downed at the Morgan 47, flipping the field for the Trojans.
In the next 10 minutes and 14 seconds of the third quarter, Morgan would score four TDs, two each from Gilson and Korth.
Morgan [11-0] scored its third TD of the game in just three plays. Hurd spun away for 14 yards, Gilson gobbled up 20 more on an inside run and Korth burst into the end zone from 14 yards out, untouched, giving Morgan a 22-3 lead with 9:02 left in the third.
A miscommunication in Morgan’s secondary led to a 78-yard passing TD for Canyon View, cutting the Trojans lead to 22-10, just two minutes later. On offense, Gilson was Mr. Versatile, rushing for 115 yards on just eight carries and 102 more on eight catches as a receiver. On a give, the senior busted through an arm tackle for a 24-yard rushing TD and 29-10 Trojans lead.
While Canyon View was grabbing handfuls of maroon jersey in the third quarter, Morgan’s linebackers tossed aside the opposing quarterback’s hand warmer.
This was football weather, bro. Korth added 91 yards on the ground for the Trojans, who tacked on two more third-quarter TD runs for good measure on a brisk evening in Morgan County.
“It was good to be back on the field again after a bye week, “said Barlow. “Hard to believe that was our last home game of the season, but grateful for all the memories we made on that field together this year.” l
EJ LEE OF MORGAN came home fifth in the boys 3A final.
Photos
SENIOR DREW KORTH zigzags past several opponents on a 10-yard touchdown run, giving the Trojans a 15-3 lead. Morgan would go on and defeat No. 8 Canyon View 43-10 Nov. 1 in the 3A quarterfinals.
Photo courtesy of Jessica Jorgensen
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO ASSET PROTECTION TRUST AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
JUSTIN & SHANTELLE TALBOT ASSET PROTECTION TRUST DATED 10/18/2024
Justin DeLynn Talbot and Shantelle Talbot,as grantors and as trustees,have established the above‑entitled asset protection trust pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Sec tion 75B 1 301 et. seq.The address of the grantors and trustees of the above‑entitled asset protection trust is 644 Adams St,Layton,UT 84041.Justin and Shantelle Talbot transferred their interest in the following assets to said trust: $100 cash;Real Property located at 644 Adams St, Layton,UT 84041,in Davis County,bearing Tax Parcel No. 10 102 0096;and Acct# ***757 at Merrill Financial; Creditors of Justin DeLynn Talbot and Shantelle Talbot are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to both the grantors and the trustees at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the trustees’ representative, David Gus tin, at 38 W 13775 S,#300,Draper,UT 84020;or otherwise present a cause of action or claim for relief regarding a fraudulent transfer of the grantors’ assets under Utah Code Ann. Section 75B-1-302 within 120 days after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.Date of first publication: 10/25/24. Publishing: 10/25/2024, 11/1/2024, 11/8/2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Probate No. 243700603
IN THE Second Judicial District Court DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
In the matter of the Estate of THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE COLLEEN MCCORD
Stacey McCord
Whose address is 1230 South 500 West, Apt. 3K, Bountiful Utah 84010 has been ap pointed 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 re cord, Taylor Stone at 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
(3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at Farmington District Court, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
Dated this 16th day of October, 2024
/s/ Stacey McCord
/s/ Taylor Stone
991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
Publishing: 10/25/2024, 11/1/2024, 11/8/2024
Morgan County School District Annual Asbestos Notice
Federal regulations require that schools be inspected for the presence of asbestos, a toxic material that has been used in the construction industry for a number of years. All Morgan County Schools have been inspected for asbestos containing materials and the results of the inspections are contained in the Asbestos Management Plan. The As bestos Management Plan is available for your preview at the District Office, or a copy of the plan will be provided to you for the cost of reproduction. Publishing: 11/8/2024
Morgan County School District Board of Education Public Notice
Pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-102 the Board hereby gives notice of an open meeting to be convened as outlined below. The Board may move into a closed meeting to discuss specifics as outlined in Utah Code 52-4-205.
A video/audio recording of the meeting will be available at www.morgansd.org the following day. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during the meeting should notify the Superintendent at least two working days before the meeting.
Date: November 12, 2024
Location: District Offices, 67 North 200 East, Morgan, UT 84050 Work Meeting: 4:00 pm Finance Committee. The Board takes no action during work meetings.
Regular Meeting: 5:00 pm
I. Welcome – Board President, Gaylene Adams
II. Consent Agenda: Agenda, Minutes, Personnel, Financial Expenditures
III. Public Comment*
IV. Superintendent’s Report
a. RISE Data
b. School Safety – SRO/County Security Chief, Jamie Boots
c. Shop Update – CTE Director, Robert Kilmer
V. Business Administrator’s Report
a. External Audit Report
VI. Discussion Items
a. Board Elections
b. Board Schedule/Assignments
c. Conflicts of Interest Policy (BBD)
d. Facility Usage Agreement
e. Interlocal Recreation Agreement
f. Sex Education Materials Review Committee Member At‑ Large Selection
g. Student Check-Out During School Hours Policy (FJ)
h. Travel Request(s)
VII. Action Items
a. Agreement Concerning the Morgan County Council of Governments
b. Homeschool Affidavit(s)
IX. Board Member Reports
X. Advanced Planning for Upcoming Events
a. Next Meeting December 10, 2024, 5 pm
b. Legislative Breakfast December 9, 2024, 7 am, WSU
Davis Stewart Center
c. USBA Conference January 9-11, 2025, Salt Lake City XI. Adjournment
Gaylene Adams, Board President
*Individuals wishing to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the meeting should contact the Superintendent at 801-829-3411 by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to be recognized on the agenda. Those speaking must provide name, city of residence, and topic. There is a three-minute time limit. Patrons may also share comments with board members via email at www.morgansd.org.
Publishing: 11/8/2024
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 protest ing party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUD ED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Dec. 5, 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.
EXTENSION(S)
31-2298 (A30757): Bountiful City Corporation is/are filing an extension for 2 cfs from groundwater (Bountiful Area) for DOMESTIC; MUNICIPAL: In Bountiful; COMMERCIAL: Within service area of Bountiful City; INDUSTRIAL: Within service area of Bountiful City; OTHER: Incidental irrigation.
Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.
State Engineer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) proposes a land purchase involving a 318.5 acre parcel of land in Morgan County within the East Canyon Wildlife Manage ment Area (WMA). The 318.5 acres will be incorporated into the WMA and managed for wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities for the public. DWR intends to utilize federal funds through the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which requires the property to be used for the purpose of big game winter range. Once acquired, the property will be managed in accordance to the existing Habitat Management Plan. If you would like to comment on this proposed land purchase, please send your written correspondence to: Kate Richardson (katerichardson@utah.gov), DWR, PO Box 146301 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114 6301.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the front steps of the main entrance of the Davis County – Bountiful District Court, 805 South Main, Bountiful, UT 84010 on December 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (MT) of said day, for the pur pose of foreclosing that certain Trust Deed, Entry No. 3483181 , originally executed by Rocky Mountain Glass Company Limited Liability Company as trustor, in favor of US Title as the initial trustee, covering the following real property located in Davis County, Utah and more particularly described as follows:
Unit 4-4D, GATEWAY PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDED, Woods Cross City, Davis County, Utah according to the Official Plat thereof.
APN: 06 232 0012
The current beneficiaries of the Trust Deed are Actium Loan Management LLC, Actium High Yield Loan Fund V LLC, Actium High Yield Loan Fund VI LLC, and Actium High Yield Loan Fund VII LLC and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Rocky Mountain Glass Company Limited Liability Company .
Carson Heninger
Attorney for Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Successor Trustee
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MGMS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
The art of the Morgan Maze
MORGAN—The traditional Corn Maze opens in Morgan for the fourth year running.
By Bryson Hone b.hone@themorgannews.com
Each Halloween induces excitement in the community and beyond thanks to the Morgan Corn Maze.
The Clarks Dairy Farm makes and prepares this farm every year. It opens on the last two weeks of September and goes until the end of October.
The maze first opened three years ago. “We opened it to diversify our farming operation and share our love of agriculture with the community,” Jennifer Clark, one of the main managers of the maze, said.
This love of agriculture shines through the maze. Every year the Clarks continue to add more to the maze.
This year included many different activities that everyone could participate in: such as, a slide, hay bale pyramid, jump pad, corn kernel pit, playground, tether ball courts, pumpkin patch, outdoor movie theater, haunted maze and three bigger mazes.
The three mazes always form a design of a cow. This design is announced each fourth of July at the parade.
This type of project requires a lot of hard work and dedication. They
plant the corn and pumpkins in June and then spend the rest of the summer preparing the corn maze.
“It is a lot of work to do the maze,” Clark said, “but we enjoy working together as a family and having the community come together for a fun event.”
Not only do the Clarks open the maze for the general public, but they also host different group activities on their farm.
They have used the farm for field trips, tours and 4-H camps for over 50 years. These camps and group activities are a great way for people to learn about and practice agriculture.
Many people from all around come to see the maze. It’s a big hit for more than just those living in Morgan.
After the maze is finished, it takes an equal amount of hard work to take it down. High school students who participate in NHS were given the opportunity to serve by taking down the maze.
These kids met on Oct. 28 to help take down the haunted maze and all of the other activities.
They dug holes, folded the jump pad, put away decorations and helped prepare the larger pieces to be taken away by tractors.
This project is a great way for everybody all around to come together and participate in good fun while getting to know more about the art of agriculture. l
PARK CURTIS, 5TH
MICHAEL MENDENHALL, 5TH
FRANKIE WRIGHT, 8TH
KALLIE WANSGARD, 7TH
BO BROOKS, 7TH
GWEN CAMPBELL, 6TH
GAVIN GRIFFIN, 6TH
GRANT JOHNSON, 8TH
FRIENDS ENJOY A SNACK.
BOTH YOUNG and old enjoy the Maze.
Photos from Jennifer Clark
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to purchase more land for wildlife management area
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is adding 318 acres to the East Canyon Wildlife Management Area.
By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources plans to purchase 318 acres of private property that is located within the East Canyon Wildlife Management Area.
In July, in a partnership with the Utah Division of State Parks, Utah Legislature and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the DWR purchased 2,600 acres to the south of the property bringing the wildlife management area to 6,200 acres. It already owned 3,600 acres to the north. This made the private property in-holding, a privately owned piece of land located within a publicly owned, protected area when the boundaries of the wildlife management area (or national park, national forest or state park) were expanded to include it.
The area is a big game habitat,
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sentative Kate Richardson told Morgan County Commissioners at their Oct. 29 meeting. The area is also part of the Summit Sage Grouse Management area which is under development.
“We’re always excited to remove in-holdings,” she said. “It makes things easier for hunters and for us as far as management goes. This piece of property really benefits us. It’s great winter range and some summer habitat for deer, elk. We’ve got sage grouse in the area, and there’s some forest grouse as well as many other wildlife species.
“In Morgan County there’s not a lot of public land so we love more continuous hunting area access as well,” she added.
That evening commissioners signed a letter to Gov. Spencer W. Cox supporting this purchase.
“We appreciate the efforts in acquiring some more property, and hopefully it’ll be good access for the public,” Commission Chair Mike Newton said. l
THIS MAP SHOWS the property the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is buying.
Courtesy image/ Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison TV Media
Q: I read an article that referred to Jack Nicholson as “the retired actor.” When did he stop acting? What was his last role?
A: Hollywood legend Jack Nicholson’s (“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 1975) retreat from the spotlight has been so complete that we only have secondhand accounts of his motivations.
“He wants to be quiet,” is how Nicholson’s longtime friend, producer Lou
Adler (“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 1975), described it in an interview on the “WTF With Marc Maron” podcast last year. “He wants to eat what he wants. He wants to live the life he wants.”
If it’s true that he has retired from acting, then his final film — the swan song of one of the all-time great leading men — would be the otherwise-forgotten 2010 romantic comedy “How Do You Know,” which was a flop at the box office.
It starred Reese Witherspoon (“Wild,” 2014) and Paul Rudd (“Ant-Man,” 2015), with Nicholson playing Rudd’s corporate executive father.
But, for what it’s worth, another of Nicholson’s friends, director James L. Brooks (who directed “How Do You Know” but also directed Nicholson to an Oscar win in 1983’s “Terms of Endearment”) doesn’t believe that was Jack’s last.
“I keep on thinking he’s going to get itchy and scratch it,” Brooks told People magazine in 2023.
Q: What’s Melissa Fumero been doing since “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”? I miss that show, and I miss her.
A: The best advice for Melissa Fumero fans is to be patient — as patient as Fumero herself, perhaps.
Best known for her star-making turn as the charmingly buttoned-down Det. Amy Santiago in the hit sitcom “Brooklyn NineNine” (which aired from 2013 to 2021), Fumero has already had one crack at reviving her series-TV success.
In 2022, she starred in “Blockbuster,” a sitcom about the last Blockbuster Video location in the U.S., produced (delightfully) by Netflix, the company widely credit-
ed with killing Blockbuster in the first place. Unfortunately, it didn’t catch, being canceled after just one season. But, it didn’t take her long to sign on to another series, this one set up at NBC, the network that carried the last few seasons of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Her new series, “Grosse Pointe Garden Society,” promises to be as light as “NineNine,” though it’s not a sitcom. Rather, it seems cast in the cozy mystery model, following “four members of a suburban garden club ... who get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom,” according to the official logline.
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9 Springs city request rejected by Lieutenant Governor’s office
MORGAN COUNTY—The Lieutenant Governor’s office says the proposed Nine Springs City does not meet the specifications outlined in Utah law.
By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
Springs Resort, which is located near Snow Basin Ski Resort, has run into a roadblock in its efforts to become a city – or to at least have that option. Development of the 2,327-acre property as either a city or a resort would double Morgan County’s population in 15 to 20 years. On Sept. 18 the development’s representative Brach Nelson filed a request with the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s office to have a feasibility study done on the possibility of the property becoming a city. That request has been turned down.
On Nov. 4, Jordan Schwanke, a local entity specialist with the Lieutenant Governor’s office, sent
a letter to Nelson and Leslie Hyde, Morgan County clerk, indicating the request had been denied.
“After review of the Request the Office of the Lieutenant Governor finds that the Request does not comply with Utah Code §10-2a-502 and is accordingly rejected,” the letter said. It also included further details as to why.
Under the law cited in the letter, the area a person seeks to incorporate must be contiguous: “continuous, uninterrupted, and without an island of territory not included as part of the area; and if used to describe an area’s relationship to another area, sharing a common boundary.” Some property [identified as parcel number 00-00033272] is not part of the proposed incorporation area but is entirely surrounded by it, creating an island which is not allowed, the letter said.
Second, the law specifies that the area under consideration can be owned by no more than three people, all of whom must consent to incorporation. 9 Springs’ paper-
work shows 19 property owners. Third, the feasibility request must be signed by all the owners to indicate their consent but only representatives of Spring Mountain Ranch LLC and SISO LLC signed the request; the 17 others did not.
“I think they still have the ability to rectify the items that it was rejected for – they have 90 days to rectify those,” Morgan County Commission Chair Mike Newton told the Morgan County News. “I don’t know if they have the ability to rectify those or not; I don’t know if that can be done.”
“The county will continue to work with all projects that come forward, and we’ll do our best to ensure that projects that come forward are able to meet the requirements of the county, and also that we can hopefully also protect the interests of those who already live in the county as well,” he said.
9 Spring has not withdrawn its application with the county for a rezone and development agreement approval, he said. “My understand -
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Monday
The Neighborhood (2) KUTV 7 p.m.
There’s a season for living and for dying. While baby Daphne has the first one wrapped up pretty well, Marty (Marcel Spears) and Courtney (Skye Townsend) have to say goodbye to someone else. Then, Dave (Max Greenfield) seeks solitude.
Brilliant Minds
(5) KSL 9 p.m.
The new medical drama’s ongoing mystery takes a big step forward as Dr. Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team perform their most experimental treatment yet to help John Doe (Alex Ozerov-Meyer): using a microchip to interface with John’s brain via a computer.
Tuesday
St. Denis Medical
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
If laughter is the best medicine, you can be sure the patients at Oregon’s St. Denis Medical are healing quite nicely. The series premiere of this halfhour comedy follows a unique group of medical professionals as they struggle to care for patients.
Murder in a Small Town (13) KSTU 7 p.m.
Despite moving to the to the small coastal town of Gibsons, B.C., to escape the stress of big-city police work, Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) soon finds himself drawn back in when he’s notified of a potential threat made through a haunting text message.
Wednesday
Survivor
(2) KUTV 7 p.m.
The alliances on Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands have been forever fractured and the remaining castaways must convince their fellow contestants to work together in the last few weeks. But will a November surprise lead to $1 million in December?
Sullivan’s Crossing
(30) KUCW 8 p.m.
Maggie’s (Morgan Kohan) world get rocked when she learns devastating news about her stepfather. Meanwhile, Sully (Scott Patterson) struggles with having Phoebe (Linda Boyd) back in his life. Cindy Sampson and Michelle Nolden guest star.
Thursday
Hell’s Kitchen
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
It’s a battle of head and executive chefs on the latest season of this fiery cooking competition. Which of the chefs will impress Gordon Ramsay enough to win the head chef position of Ramsay’s restaurant in Ledyard, Conn., and the $250,000 grand prize?
Elsbeth
(2) KUTV 9 p.m.
Season 2 of this entertaining police procedural rolls on as Elsbeth (Carrie Preston), a successful lawyer from Chicago, continues to assist the NYPD and Capt. C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) solve crimes in her own special way. Carra Patterson also stars.
Friday
S.W.A.T.
(2) KUTV 7 p.m.
As the show counts down to its landmark 150th episode, can Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore), leader of the LAPD’s S.W.A.T. unit, keep his loyalties in check? With lives at stake, Hondo needs to properly balance these sometimesopposed loyalties.
Shark Tank
(4) KTVX 7 p.m.
Entrepreneurial minds come front and center in hopes of earning lucrative deals from Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner and the other Sharks that could take their small businesses to new heights. But can they stomach the offers?
Saturday
50/50 Flip
A&E 9 a.m.
Krystal and Dedric Polite are known for renovating homes with less than $50,000 in 50 days. But when they decide to tackle a four-unit apartment building, creating two short-term units and two long-term units, their plans change upon meeting a veteran.
Christmas at Plumhill Manor
LIFE 6 p.m.
Margot (Maria Menounos) is a New York architect with a growing career who
Saturday
(5) KSL 9:30 p.m.
inherits an English manor unexpectedly. As she visits the estate, she is caught up in the British Christmas traditions and finds life-changing love with Alfie (Kyle Pryor).
Sunday Holiday in Happy Hollow
LIFE 6 p.m.
Gracie (Tamara Almeida) is a real estate developer who just purchased a Christmas tree farm. But when she finds out the farm had previously raffled off one-foot plots to locals, she needs help from a local historian (CodyRay Thompson) to get them back.
NFL Football (5) KSL 6:15 p.m.
Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts head to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., to take on future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. It would be great if one of these teams found their groove — but don’t hold your breath.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (4) KTVX 7 p.m.
Legendary archeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is set to retire before his goddaughter (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) reignites his interest in a dial that can change history. Before he can get it, he finds himself fighting a former Nazi
Saturday Night Live
Live from New York, it’s an all-new episode of “Saturday Night Live,” airing Saturday, Nov. 16, on NBC. A hilarious ensemble of regulars, including Chloe Fineman and Marcello Hernandez, are joined by celebrity host Charli XCX with a musical performance as they perform sketches and shorts in front of a studio audience.
ing was they intended to keep that moving forward, even with this other application with the state; I believe they will continue to do that. I haven’t heard otherwise.”
9 Springs representative Brach Nelson declined to comment when contacted by the Morgan County News.
The developer has until Feb. 2, 2025 to correct the deficiencies outlined in the rejection notice and re-file the feasibility request with the Lieutenant Governor’s office. If it does not, an incorporation cannot proceed. l
SPORTS PREDICTIONS
By Daniel Mudrow
I think that Morgan will beat Manti on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. in Zion stadium
I think the score will be Morgan 42 Manti 3
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
“Night Court” and John Larroquette are in session once again.
NBC’s revival of its 1984-1992 sitcom returns for its third season Tuesday, Nov. 19, with Larroquette continuing to reprise his role from the original show as selfassured Dan Fielding. A prosecutor initially, Fielding is now a defense attorney who regularly brings clients before Judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch, “The Big Bang Theory”), the daughter of the first series’ Judge Harry Stone (who was played by the late Harry Anderson, “Dave’s World”). The latest round adds previous guest star Wendie Malick (“Hot in Cleveland”) as a cast regular, playing Julianne Walters, the new district attorney — and a former criminal who was prosecuted by Fielding.
A winner of four consecutive Primetime Emmys for his first “Night Court” run, Larroquette says he consulted his fellow star Markie Post (“The Fall Guy”) on that series before agreeing to participate in the update.
“Markie and I actually had talked about this,” he confirms. “I contacted her when it was offered, and I was thinking, ‘This is not a good idea. I can’t be the physical comic that I was. I can’t jump off tables anymore.’ And she said, ‘No, you’ve got to do this. You have to find out what happened, where Dan’s life went.’ And I helped to sort of create his journey [referenced in the current show].”
While today’s “Night Court” has retained much of the spirit and sensibility of its forerunner, Larroquette acknowledges some differences that he attributes partially to time marching on, but also to the production process.
“The audience has a lot to do with the timing,” he reasons, “and it’s a different style of writing and a different kind of acting. You have to be aware of the audience, and it’s like being on a stage doing a play. You have to go for the laughs, and you can’t trample over them.”
MIND TEASERS
