Arts Council names winners of student art competition
STATE CHAMPS!
EMERSON GEILMAN and Caleb Norris (74) hoist the trophy above the cheering team after the Bountiful Redhawks won the 5A State Championship.
What is the purpose of portables at Davis County schools?
FARMINGTON—Currently there are 336 portables in the Davis School District. They are used as a flexible solution to address temporary student growth.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
As the Davis School District grows, so does construction of new school buildings and remodeling of some of the older ones which raises the question – why are there so many portables? Currently, 68 of its 89 traditional schools have portables, with the total number being 336.
“The vast majority of them are used for classrooms, but they are also used as program breakout rooms for STEM, after-school classes, prep time, office space and storage,” said Christopher Williams, Director of Communication & Operations. “Schools are
Biden administration to loan Rivian $6.6B to build US factory that automaker paused
The Biden administration approved a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to restart a stalled Georgia factory, aiming to produce affordable electric SUVs by 2028 and create 7,500 jobs. Part of a federal push for zeroemission vehicles, the project strengthens Georgia’s EV industry but faces uncertainty under a potential Trump administration.
Judge rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
A federal judge denied a request to block a transgender San Jose State volleyball player from competing in the Mountain West Conference tournament, citing established conference rules and lack of legal grounds for an injunction. The lawsuit, filed by nine players, argued that allowing her to play was unsafe and unfair. Despite some teams forfeiting matches in protest, the tournament will proceed as scheduled, with San Jose State maintaining its eligibility under NCAA policies. The case reflects broader debates over transgender athletes in women’s sports and Title IX interpretations.
Trump says he plans to enact new tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico on his first day in his office
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese goods, citing the fentanyl crisis and border security as key justifications. Critics warn the tariffs could disrupt major trade relationships, including the USMCA agreement, and significantly raise costs for U.S. consumers. While Canada and China emphasized cooperation, experts predict widespread economic impact and potential legal challenges to the proposals.
Photo courtesy of Lesli Groves/Haven Rock Photography
Photo by Becky Ginos
Orchard Elementary’s cereal drive fills the shelves at Center of Hope Food Pantry
NORTH SALT LAKE—In its second year, the students donated 610 boxes of cereal. That was matched by Performance Automotive Bountiful bringing the total to 1,220.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
The entryway at Orchard Elementary School looked a little different Monday morning. One wall was filled to the brim with stacked boxes of cereal the students collected to donate to the Center of Hope Food Pantry in North Salt Lake. In total, there were 610 boxes. Performance Automotive Bountiful matched that bringing the total to 1,220 boxes amounting to 24,000 bowls of cereal that will fill the shelves at the pantry.
“We would have families come in and we had none on our shelves,” said Mary Ellen Dworshak, Community Outreach Ladies of Charity/Center of Hope. “Some of the kids went here (Orchard) so I contacted (Principal) Heidi Short. I expected her to say ‘let me check and see.’ But she was all in with whatever they could do. They really support the community and the kids and Heidi got the team behind it.”
This is the second year for the cereal drive. “Last year we got over 500 boxes,” she said. “It was overwhelming. Our major donor Performance told us if you do it again next year
we’d love to match that.”
Fast forward to today, Dworshak said. “Everyone responded with great enthusiasm. I thought I better check with Lee’s and see if they even had that many boxes. The manager talked to General Mills and had 500 delivered to Orchard.”
North Salt Lake is an outstanding partner, she said. “They were named a City of Kindness. The kids are learn-
ing that too. You guys are all doing an amazing job to make a difference in a lot of people’s lives.”
The student council spearheaded the project. “The class that got the most donations wins breakfast with the principal,” said student council advisor Megan Brazelton. “We’re keeping with the breakfast theme.”
“It’s cool,” said sixth grader Brielle Briggs who is also a student
council member. “Every morning we would go and collect the donations. It was fun to see the kids’ faces. It was fun for all of us to be part of the donation and help the community.”
“We’re collecting stuff for families at the Center of Hope to eat,” said another student. “It makes me happy to help people in need.”
“We’ve been helping the Center of Hope for five years,” said Patrica Byrne, Community Relations for Performance Automotive Bountiful. “We’ve been paying their rent and there’s an ongoing need so we’re here to help. They do great work, it’s amazing. Mary Ellen reached out to me – she does not take no for an answer.”
“We work hard to provide food to our clients,” Dworshak said. “We provide families with eggs, cheese, fruits, etc. We get help from the Utah Food Bank, Catholic Community Services and the Bishop’s Storehouse.”
COVID hit a lot of people hard, she said. “There are more people coming in. The need is so great. It’s important that the community stays strong, but they need to have their basic needs met first.”
This is incredible, just incredible, said Dworshak. “It makes such a huge difference. We feel so sad when people come in and we can’t give their kids something to fill their bellies. They need that so they can do well in school.” l
There’s lots to do this holiday season in Centerville
Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycity journals.com
Centerville City has put together several events and activities to ring in some holiday cheer and keep it going all month long.
Lighting of the Trees at Smith Park
The annual Lighting of the Trees at Smith Park, 300 N. 100 E. will take place Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. sharp. Santa Claus will be hitching a ride from the Centerville Police Department. Once he arrives, Mayor Clark Wilkinson will flip the switch on the holiday light display. There will be free hot chocolate and doughnuts for everyone provided by the Centerville Youth Council.
Pioneer Christmas at The Whitaker
The Whitaker Museum at 168 N. Main St. will again share a Pioneer Christmas with the community. Santa
Claus will be a special visitor on Dec. 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Since so many will want to visit Santa, reservations are a must. (Those who don’t reserve a spot will not be able to greet him). They are open now via the city’s online catalog at https://secure.rec1. com/UT/centerville-ut/catalog . That evening everyone will be able to put together a special Christmas craft and write a letter to Santa.
Letters to Santa
Centerville children can write a letter to Santa Claus and receive a response before Christmas. Letters need to be dropped off at Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main St, or emailed to info@ centervilleutah.gov by Dec. 12 for Santa’s elves to have time to respond. A letter template may be found on the city’s website at https://bit.ly/3OHYEZL.
A Christmas Carol
Also in Centerville, the CenterPoint Theater at 525 N. 400 W., the Broadway musical version of “A Christmas Carol”
directed by Maurie Tarbox is ongoing through Dec. 21 with weekend performances Thanksgiving weekend, then daily except Sundays beginning Dec. 2 with matinees on Dec. 7 at noon and Dec.14 at 3:30 p.m.
In this community production of “A Christmas Carol,” Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy old man whose life is forever changed one fateful Christmas Eve, is played by Nick Cash (MThF) and John Philpott (TWS), with Ross Clemens (MThF) and Danny Gallagher (TWS) as Bob Cratchit and Nathan Sachs (MThF) and Cory Dahl (TWS) as the beloved Tiny Tim.
Tickets range from $21.50 to $39.50 and may be purchased at https:// www.tix.com/ticket-sales/centerpointth eatre/3197?productionidlist=204427
Christmas Tree Pick Up
After Christmas is done, the city has provided a Christmas tree pick up on Saturday, Jan. 4. Since the trees will be recycled, they cannot accept trees
with any tinsel or ornaments or artificial trees. Have your trees out to the curb by Sunday night. The city asks that if it snows, residents uncover the trees so drivers can see them.
Looking Ahead: Ski & Snowboard School
Centerville City is again offering a Ski and Snowboard School for fifth to 12th graders on Fridays Jan.10,17, 24, 31 and Feb.7 at 3:15 p.m. This fiveweek program gives kids an opportunity to learn how to ski/snowboard or extend their current knowledge in ski/ snowboard activities. The program, which costs $425 per skier ($450 nonresidents) includes transportation, lift ticket and a two-hour lesson with a professional instructor. Equipment rental is extra.
Space is limited and spots are filling up fast, so sign ups are recommended right away. For more information and to sign up visit https://secure.rec1.com/ UT/centerville-ut/catalog l
STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS load cereal into a van to be taken to the Center of Hope Food Pantry. The kids went to classrooms every day for a week to pick up cereal donations. The winning class gets breakfast with the principal.
Photo by Becky Ginos
BLAST FROM THE PAST
1924 Warning Affecting Disabled Veterans
Rehabilitation officers of the American Legion at Washington are disseminating the following warning after affecting disabled veterans who have compensative claims but who have failed up-todate to file their claim with the United States Veterans’ bureau. “Unless ex-service men with a showing of active tuberculosis prior to January 1, 1925, make application to the United States Veterans’ bureau by that date, they will lose the benefit that provision of the World War Veterans’ Act of 1924, which provides that veterans showing active tuberculosis prior to January 1, 1925, will automatically be entitled to compensation and treatment for their disability.
1934
Fighting Gasoline Tax Diversion
The American Road Builders association recently announced a drive against diversion of gasoline and automobile taxes from highway purposes. In support of the drive the aid of the public legislative bodies and chambers of commerce will be sought.
The association contends that gasoline tax diversion – whereby the motorist is made to pay for something he doesn’t get – is one of the biggest obstacles to the maintenance of an adequate program of highway construction in this county.
1944
Electric Aid Installed at School
Latest equipment to be installed at Stoker grade school in Bountiful is an electric dishwasher in the modern kitchen. D. R. Tolman, principal, reported that more than 450 students are served hot lunch in the dining room, daily. Four cooks are employed to serve appetizing meals.
1954
Strike against rats ready to go in Davis County
The annual campaign to reduce the rat population of Davis
County will get under way December 1 and continue to the 4th. Bait is free and is furnished by city and county officials.
Again this year warfarin mixed with mas will be used. Users should be sure to read the instructions on the package, according to DeLore Nichols, county agricultural agent.
1964
Davis Regulates Public Pools
At the request of the Davis County Health Department, the county commissioners approved a public swimming pool ordinance this week. It was set up to regulate the design, construction, operation and maintenance of public swimming pools so that health and safety hazards will be minimized.
1974
Xmas Forced Leave Unfair?
A labor union official announced last week that an unfair labor practices grievance will be filed against Hill Air Force Base unless a “forced” Christmas leave policy is changed.
President of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1592 Neil Breeden, said the grievance will challenge the Air Force Logistics Command directive that would require all base employees with at least six days of leave to use vacation time from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2.
1984
Davis Educator Predicts Skyrocketing Enrollment
The next five years should see even more changes, to the landscape, school-wise, from construction of a new senior high to the addition of scads of elementary school classrooms.
That new junior high, talked of over the past few months for the Syracuse area in fast-growing north county, will be needed to meet the expected surge in junior high enrollment as an increasing number of youngsters are born to in-county residents and the rate of move-ins continues at a healthy pace.
NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Legacy Highway
A 31-year-old male involved in a motorcycle accident last Friday on Legacy Highway near Parrish Lane was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries.
According to the Utah Highway Patrol, just before 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22, a white Harley Davidson Motorcycle was traveling southbound on Legacy Highway when he failed to navigate the curve, colliding with the cable barrier in the center median, where he was subsequently thrown from the motorcycle.
Witnesses described seeing the motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the crash, UHP said.
Man wanted for questioning in car wash burglary
The Layton Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who is wanted for questioning in a recent burglary of a local car wash. The item in his hand is a grinder he allegedly used during the incident. If you recognize him or know anything about this case, please call the LPD at 801-497-8300 and reference incident number L24-29391.
SWAT Team finds suspect hiding in closet after he refused to leave Kaysville home
A suspect who refused to leave a home in Kaysville and prevented his family members from leaving was taken into custody after SWAT Team members entered the residence and found him hiding
in a closet. The family was safely removed from the home.
On Nov. 21, the Kaysville Police were investigating a domestic violence case where it was discovered that the suspect was refusing to leave and was in violation of an active protective order. Just after 10 p.m. SWAT cleared all levels of the home before finding the suspect who initially refused to cooperate but was eventually taken into custody, a KPD release said. He was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, though no apparent injuries were reported. The suspect was subsequently booked into the Davis County Jail on charges related to domestic violence, including unlawful detention, burglary and violation of a protective order.
South Davis Metro Fire welcomes new recruits
After a grueling 16 weeks of physical and mental exhaustion, SDMF welcomed four new faces to the department.
Class 54:
Firefighter Hunter Tolsma
Firefighter Taeja Brown
Firefighter Tommy Criscione
Firefighter Caden Hancock “A special thank you to Class 54 cadre including our own Captain Jordan Hummel and Division Chief Josh Hardy,” a SDMF social media post said.
Photo courtesy of SDMF Facebook
Viewmont boys second at Thanksgiving Invite; WXHS girls take third
Among nearly 30 teams at the Thanksgiving Invitational, the Viewmont High boys swimming team was second with the Woods Cross High girls squad coming in third.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
The Viewmont High boys swimming team took second among nearly 30 teams at the Thanksgiving Invitational Nov. 22-23 behind four first-place finishes each from junior Isaac Hale and sophomore Henry Helgesen. Hale won the 100 freestyle and the 100 backstroke while also swimming legs on the winning 200 medley relay and 200 free relay teams. Helgesen touched first in the 50 free and the 100 breaststroke and was also part of the lineup of the first-place 200 medley relay and 200 free relay squads.
Thomas Chamberlain won the 200 Individual Medley – while also swimming legs on the two winning relays – and was third in the 100 butterfly. Andrew Webster took first in the 200 free, swam on the winning relays and was second in the 500 free.
The girls squad placed 21st at the meet.
Woods Cross
Sophomore Ava Glissmeyer won the 200 IM at the Thanksgiving Invite to lead the Woods Cross girls team to a third-place showing. Senior Ammon Kamauu was first in the 500 free for the 12th-place boys squad.
Glissmeyer also finished third in the 100 back while swimming on the third-place 200 medley relay and 400 free relay teams. Also in the lineup for the girls 200 medley relay were Rebekah Cyril, Kalli Holzer and Grace Gilbert with Cyril, Gilberty and Brie Nydegger also swimming legs in the 400 free relay race.
Other top-10 placers for the Wildcats were Cyril (fifth, 100 free; ninth, 50 free), Gilbert (seventh, 200 IM; ninth, 100 back), Holzer (ninth, 100 fly), Nydegger (10th, 200 IM) and the 200 free relay team of Nydegger, Holzer, Erin Clark and Katelyn Norman. Kamauu was also third in the 200 free while also swimming a leg on the fifth-place 200 medley and 400 free relay teams. Also competing in those relays were Maxwell Holdstock, Chase Miller and Sebastian James.
Farmington
The Farmington boys placed fourth at the Thanksgiving Invite with the girls taking 11th.
Jack Smart was second in the 100 free while also swimming legs on the second-place 400 free relay team and the fourth-place 200 free relay squad.
Other top-10 finishes for the Phoenix team were Jake Rizley (second, 400 free relay; fourth 200 free relay; fifth, 200 free; sixth, 100 fly), Will Scott (second, 400 free relay), Clarke Tholl (second, 400 free relay; fourth, 200 free relay; fifth, 50 free; sixth, 100 breast), Noah Bampi (fourth, 200 free relay), Elsie Crowell (fifth, 500 free; sixth, 200 free; ninth, 400 free relay), Jacie Nielson (sixth, 100 breast; seventh, 500 free; ninth, 400 free relay), Holbrook (ninth, 400 free relay), Smart (ninth, 200 IM), London Spears (ninth, 400 free relay) and Will Norseth (10th, 100 fly).
Bountiful
Senior Liam Glissmeyer was second in the 200 free and third in the 100 breast to lead the Bountiful boys team to a 10th-place finish at the Thanksgiving Invitational.
Other top-10 finishes for the Redhawks were Henry Long (fourth, 200 IM; fourth, 100 free;
PORTABLES: Continued from pg. 1 designed to last for 60 years, and during that time, growth and decline in student enrollment are expected. So rather than building oversized schools that may have empty classrooms, the district utilizes portables as a flexible solution to address temporary student growth. This approach allows the district to maintain manageable class sizes and adapt to demographic shifts within each community.”
Each summer, the district reassesses enrollment projections and relocates portable classrooms as needed for the upcoming year, he said. “This ensures that the district continues to use its facilities efficiently and is able
to respond to shifts in demand.”
Williams said teacher preferences for portables vary. “Many teachers who are in portables request their classes be there because they enjoy the autonomy and unique environment they provide. It’s a highly individual choice and often reflects personal teaching styles.”
Portables will also always be used and school boundary adjustments could also be made before the district considers whether it should construct a new school, he said.
“The district’s approach to prioritize when and where school remodels or new construction should take place is based on data-driven insights into
50 freestyle and sixth in
eighth, 200 free relay), Cole Crimmins (eighth, 500 free; eighth, 200 free relay) and Thomas Steed (eighth, 200 free relay).
The girls team was 22nd at the meet.
Davis
Senior Samuel Landheim placed fourth in the 50 free at the Thanksgiving Invite to lead the boys team to a 13th-place finish. He also swam legs on the ninth-place 200 medley relay and 200 free relay squads. The girls were 14th.
“This meet had 27 teams and is bigger than state!” said head coach Kit Barker. “Our swimmers’ hard work and dedication paid off with strong swims and huge drops in times!”
Also placing in the top 10 for the Darts were Colin Bennett (ninth, boys 200 free relay), Bryson Bernhardt (ninth, 50 free; ninth, 200 boys medley relay; ninth, 200 boys free relay), Jonah Hender (ninth, 200 boys medley relay; ninth, 200 boys free relay); Natalee Karren (ninth, girls 200 free relay), Nahlia Stewart (ninth, girls 200 free relay), Kate Whitlock (ninth, 200 girls free relay), Logan Wong (ninth, 200 boys medley relay) and Lilly Wood (ninth, 200 free relay). l
growth trends, and the age, condition and wear and tear of each school building,” said Williams. “Minor upgrades are funded through the district’s existing capital budget, while larger projects – such as new buildings or major additions – are typically financed through future bond measures, which are approved during general elections by Davis County voters.”
Such a project, like the renovation of Bountiful High School’s football field, was one of many projects that were approved by voters in the district’s 2022 Building Improvement and Construction Plan, he said.
“One of the results of the renovation was not only a new turf surface which
could be used for multiple sports, but also the construction of a new eightlane track and turf field. Previously, the track only sported five lanes and couldn’t host regional track meets. Tax rates did not increase because of the passage of that proposed bond because rising property values, new homes and new businesses contribute to a broader tax base in the county.” Williams said in all, the use of portables reflects a balanced approach to growth management, which provides the district the ability to be flexible, fiscally responsible and focuses on the long-term needs of the community. l
Britten J. Hepworth
FARMINGTON HIGH SENIOR CLARKE THOLL placed fifth in the
the 100 breaststroke at the Thanksgiving Invitational Nov. 22-23.
Photo courtesy Stacy Edholm
Twice is nice: Redhawks capture 5A football crown
For the first time in two decades, the Bountiful football team hoisted the state championship trophy. The Redhawks outlasted Roy in the 5A title game 42-35.
By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com
In the Class 5A ranks, no one but Bountiful could topple Roy. And the Redhawks did it twice—by the same score. Bountiful’s second victory over the Royals earned the team a state championship.
Playing at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah on Nov. 21, Bountiful turned out a performance for the ages, defeating Roy 42-35. The Redhawks delivered a win over the Royals in the regular season on Roy’s home field on Oct. 10 by the same score.
This victory, of course, was much, much bigger.
Bountiful’s second 42-35 win over Roy earned the Redhawks their first state title since winning the 4A crown in 2003. In that year, legendary head coach Larry Wall was roaming the sidelines for Bountiful. His team had just won its second consecutive title after claiming the top prize the year before.
The No. 2 seed Redhawks and No. 1 seed Royals gave spectators quite a show. In a back-and-forth affair, neither team led at any point by more than seven points. There were big plays, momentum-changing moments and clutch performances.
While the Redhawks won in a true team effort, the offensive MVP was clear pick: Siaki Fekitoa. The sensational junior running back carried the ball a workmanlike 35 times for 255 yards and four touchdowns. His 1-yard run with 19 seconds left broke a 35-35 tie and amounted to be the game winner. Fekitoa finished the season with an eye-popping
3 starters back for VHS girls basketball squad
The Viewmont High team brings back three returning starters from last year’s squad and five others with varsity experience.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
Viewmont
High senior center/ forward Mary Carr and senior guards Mara Mickelson and Callie Peterson return for the Vikings squad this season. Five other upperclassmen bring varsity experience to the team in senior forward Peyton Burningham, senior guard Sophie Gold, senior guard Susan Lamb, senior guard/forward Kelsey Lindsey and sophomore guard Kailey Selleneit.
“I am really excited about this group of girls,” said third-year coach Cameron Gardner. “They have been
1,921 yards and 21 carries. He averaged 137 yards per game and had 10 100-yard games and two 200-yard games. His yards-per-game average was fourth in the state No. 1 in 5A.
To Bountiful’s delight—and opponent’s dismay—Fekitoa will be back next season.
Fekitoa was hardly a one-man show. Quarterback Emerson Geilman rushed for 77 yards and had a 24-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. A successful point after following his score made it 14-7 Bountiful. Geilman also completed 10 passes for 115 yards. On the first play of the fourth quarter, he hit Connor Clark with a 17-yard touchdown pass.
The closely contested contest saw Roy take a 21-14 lead into halftime. Fekitoa’s 11-yard TD run was the only score of the third quarter. The fourth quarter began with the
score knotted up at 21-21, setting up a fireworks-filled fourth quarter.
The two Region 5 rivals combined for 35 points in the final 12 minutes. Bountiful had three touchdowns in the final period, including two TD runs from Fekitoa. Roy had a final chance, getting the ball with 19 seconds remaining. The Royals reached the Bountiful 5-yard line on a long pass as time expired but went no farther.
Bountiful amassed 469 yards of offense, including 355 on the ground. Fekitoa also led Bountiful in catches with four. Brock McSwain paced the Redhawks with 33 receiving yards. The defense had its hands full with Roy’s offense. Dawson Allsop had a team-high 11 tackles. Aisake Willis had nine tackles.
The Redhawks finished the season with a 13-1 record. l
working hard and they are good kids. We tried to get them in the gym as much as possible and want to keep refining fundamentals.”
Also on the VHS team this season are juniors Halle Carter, Sage Cutler, Raegyn Dahlke, Millie Egnew, Lyv Jones, Susan Lamb, Annie Layton, Emma Petersen, Kirra Singley and Cecilia Walton; sophomores Addie Carr, Summer Dirkmaat, Nadia Paschen, Savannah Randall, Lydia Stringfellow and Tessa Nelson; and freshmen Norine Harris, Filisi Leaaetoa and Camry Randall.
Coach Gardner is being assisted by Lindsay Familar, Natalie Blaylock, Julie Benally, Brooke Anderson and team manager Evelyn Jones on the coaching staff.
The team’s first game was home against Salem Hills Nov. 26.
“We have a tough region and we want to compete in every game,” said Gardner. l
SIAKI FEKITOA (00) scores in the 4th quarter with 8:06 left, making the score 35-28 Bountiful, this was just minutes before when Roy scored off a failed Bountiful onside kick with 11:47 left in the 4th.
Photo courtesy of Lesli Groves/Haven Rock Photography
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Compiled by Peri Kinder
The Woods Cross High swimmers started off the season with a quad meet win and then traveled to St. George for the talentpacked Greg Fernley Invitational where the girls placed sixth.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
Farmington’s Giving Season Through Dec. 13
Donate food, toys, gifts and more Farmington City Hall, 160 S. Main Street
Kaysville Gives Through Dec. 13
Donate for the holidays at KaysvilleGives.com
Winter Art Market Through Dec. 21
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Shopping, live music, refreshments and art
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main StreetWinter Art Market
Fruit Heights Youth City Council Food Drive
Dec. 2-15
Drop off food donations for the Bountiful Food Pantry
Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S. Mountain Road
Syracuse Christmas Concert
Monday, Dec. 2, $2
6-7:30 p.m. - Visit with Santa and the Grinch 7:30 p.m. - Concert
Syracuse High School, 665 S. 2000 West, Syracuse
Cori Connors Christmas Concert
Monday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
Tickets at CoriConnors.com, $25 Farmington Arts Center, 120 S. Main, Farmington
Sacred Earth Culture and Dancing with Miss Indian World Kassie John Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7-8 p.m. Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West
Harmonic Winds presents Winter Celebration
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., FREE Davis High School, 325 S. Main Street, Kaysville
Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony Friday, Dec. 6, 7-8 p.m.
Ceremony for parents who have lost children. Candles and roses provided.
Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 E. Crestwood Drive
Small Stage Series: Salt City String Quartet
Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., FREE Abbington Senior Living, 350 S. 100 West, Layton
BDAC’s Gingerbread Festival
Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main Street
Sensory-Friendly Winter Wonderland
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE
Sensory activities, quiet room, face painting and treats ABS Kids, 352 N. Flint Street, Kaysville
Clearfield Community Arts presents ‘Welcome Christmas’
Choir Holiday Concert
Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 and 6 p.m., FREE
Clearfield Community Church, 525 E. 200 South, Clearfield
Bountiful Philharmonia Presents Christmas in the Air
with Guest Artist Valaura Arnold Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Free admission but donations appreciated
Viewmont High School Auditorium, 120 W. 1000 North, Bountiful
Skyward Symphony Holiday Concert
Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., FREE Farmington High School, 548 W. Glovers Lane, Farmington
Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.
Ava Glissmeyer won the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly events at a quad meet with Viewmont, Bonneville and Roy Nov. 6 while Ammon Kamauu placed first in the 100 fly and 100 backstroke for the boys team to help the Wildcats win 143 to Viewmont’s 116. Other winners for the Vikings were Erin Clark (50 freestyle), Benjamin Cyril (200 free), Rebekah Cyril (100 back), Katie Hansen (100 free), Jane Norman (100 breaststroke), the girls 200 medley relay team of Ava Glissmeyer, Rebekah Cyril, Jane Boynton and Grace Gilbert, the girls 200 free relay team of Glissmeyer, Boynton, Rebekah Cyril, Gilbert, the girls 400 free relay team of Emily Nelson and the Hansen, Katelyn Norman, Jane Norman.
“We retained most of our varsity swimmers on the girls team and added a few new swimmers who can earn points at meets,” said head coach Andrew Bird. “Our boys team is very young but we have some promising freshman sophomores. They outperformed expectations after losing so many seniors.”
Other top-three finishers for
Woods Cross were Cyril (second, 200 Individual Medley), Gilbert (second, 200 free; second, 100 fly), Maxwell Holdstock (second, 100 back; third, 100 fly), the boys 200 free relay team of Kamauu, Holdstock, Chase Miller and Sebastian James (second), Boynton (third, 200 IM), Jacob Dustin (third, 200 free), James (third, 100 breast), the girls 200 medley relay team of Avery Boynton, Katie Hansen, Jane Norman and Erin Clark (third), the boys 200 medley relay team of Kamauu, Holdstock, James and Miller (third), the girls 400 free relay team of Megan Hunter, Alyssa McBride, Mia Stoker and Elizabeth Norman (third) and the boys 400 free relay team of Dustin, Benjamin Cyril, Jacob Norman and Samuel Porter (third).
At the Greg Fernley Invitational Nov. 8-9, the girls took sixth out of 17 schools while the boys came in 11th for an overall ninth-place showing for the program.
The girls 200 medley relay team of Glissmeyer, Rebekah Cyril, Kalli Holzer and Gilbert took first while Kamauu had a third-place finish in the 500 free and fourth in the 200 free and Glissmeyer was fourth in the 100 free.
Also placing in the top 10 were the girls 200 free relay team of Rebekah Cyril, Gilbert, Boynton and Glissmeyer (fourth), the boys 200 medley relay team of Kamauu, Holdstock, Miller and James (seventh), Rebekah Cyril (eighth, 100 free), Gilbert (eighth, 200 IM) and Boynton (ninth, 50 free). l
Farmington, Davis start girls basketball season with wins
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
Farmington
In its first game of the season Nov. 21, Farmington defeated Murray 52-41. The Phoenix squad went up one after the first quarter, but struggled offensively over the next 16 minutes before coming back to put up 24 points in the fourth quarter and win by double digits.
Farmington was led by senior Ellie Schow with 17 points and sophomore Makelle Weber with 13. Others adding offense for the Phoenix were seniors Katie Myers and Breklyn Archibald (six points), sophomore Olive Wayland (four) and senior Brooklyn Symes, sophomore Morgan Snell and senior Emilie Figlioli (two).
Against Spanish Fork Nov. 22, Farmington won 50-41. After an even first half, the Phoenix team found a little separation over the next two quarters to pull away for the win.
Photo courtesy Joel Burton
Figlioli drained 5 three-pointers and scored 22 points to lead the squad with Wayland (12 points), Weber (seven), Myers (four), Symes (three) and Snell (two) also helping offensively.
Davis
Davis, ranked fifth in 6A to begin the year, de-
feated Northridge 39-33 Nov. 22. The Darts had a pivotal second quarter, holding the Knights scoreless, to go in at halftime up 22-9 before holding on for the win.
Junior T’Maea Eteuati put up 15 points to lead the team with junior Emy Richards (six points), senior Aubrey Simons (five), senior Sydney Plummer and junior Chloe Peery (four), junior Kiara Zwonitzer and sophomore Lydia Tarbet (two) and senior Maki West (one) adding to the score.
Bountiful
Bountiful, who began the season ranked No. 1 after two consecutive 5A state championships, took on 6A’s Copper Hills, the runner up in last year’s state title game, in its first game of the year. The Redhawks lost to the Grizzlies 53-42 Nov. 22, unable to close a seven-point halftime deficit in the loss.
Senior Taylor Harvey had 19 points to lead Bountiful with junior Milika Satuala adding nine. Also scoring for the Redhawks were junior Adelaide Stevenson (seven points), sophomore Maleah Nelson (three) and junior Charlotte Johnson and senior Mae Johnson (two). l
Farmington, Davis start girls basketball season with wins
The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.
Experiences fill gratitude bucket
Iam thankful that I got to see the sun rise through Mesa Arch in Canyonlands.
It wasn’t easy. Not just because you had to get up super early in the morning and drive a long way and hike even farther from the parking lot in the dark, but because there were so many photographers already set up –tri-pod to tri-pod – even in the dark –that it was hard to find a place to view what has been made famous by so many photographers before us.
But we did it. We got up, we drove, we hiked, we peeked between tri-pods and waited for our chance at a spot and we captured the stunning sight.
I am thankful I have been able to watch waves crash against rocks along the shore.
It is something I could do for hours. The power, the intensity, the variety, the beauty never, ever get old.
I am thankful for the times I have held a sleeping baby in my arms.
Holding a sleeping baby usually means that baby was once awake and probably not happy. And it usually means that somehow you calmed the baby, maybe by walking around,
Pain is purposeful! So, there’s no reason to try to ignore it or run from it. In fact, when we understand pain, it often carries learning opportunities that will last a life time. It teaches us that we have the power of choice. And this power of choice enables us to accomplish things that may have seemed to be impossible.
Pain leads to a meaningful life that forces us to grow stronger, so it should not be surprising that pain and growth are related. And even more important, as we transcend our personal limits, our thoughts form a process of mastery of
maybe by rocking, maybe by singing, maybe by doing all of the above. And when that baby relaxed into your arms and closed those tired eyes, everything was all right with the world. And it’s all you want to do.
IN THIS TOGETHER
BY LOUISE R. SHAW
I am thankful I can still make dinner rolls that my family enjoys. It’s not often that I do scratch cooking anymore. Or any cooking at all, for that matter. But when the occasion arises, that yeast still rises and those rolls still get raves.
I am thankful that we found a slice of red-velvet cake on a super rainy day in New York City.
Our daughter was going to school there and it was her birthday and we were going to get her a slice of her favorite cake no matter what it took. It took several stops before we found it, and we were drenched through to the skin by the time we got back to her apartment, but you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do, and running in the rain with all the other people running in the rain in New York City is actu-
ally kind of … fun. I’m thankful we went backpacking in the Tetons with all of our kids and survived.
It was almost 20 miles and more than 4,000-feet in elevation gain over two days, so it was no small task. But the real adventure came through the night. We’d camped above the tree line and all night long, one lightning storm after another came through, with lightning flashing steadily – sometimes just overhead – and thunder rumbling through the canyons for what seemed like forever.
Some in the family slept through it, but those of us who lived every minute, were ever so thankful for the clear and bright morning that followed.
I am thankful I learned to drive when I lived in Logan, where hills and winter weather made it necessary to develop extra skills. And I’m grateful I learned to drive with manual transmission – it’s come in handy more than once.
Pain is purposeful
self over our depth of understanding and insight. In this manner, as we learn to convert the pain into depth and insight, we become the determining factor in our success. And in this amazing process, pain helps us to define ourselves in a manner that makes it possible for us to discover that we are capable of managing things in a way that may have been beyond our previous hopes and dreams.
JOHN WATERBURY
Literally, pain teaches us that since
I am thankful that I was able to spend time with each of my grandparents.
One was brash, one was gracious, one loved music, one was pious. If I knew them now, I would pepper them with questions about their lives before I knew them. Instead, I’ll tell my grandchildren about what life was like before they knew me. For connection. And understanding.
I am thankful I’ve been able to look down at clouds from the window of an airplane. It never gets old. I am grateful for every rainbow I’ve ever seen. And for every shell. I am grateful for life. For every experience. For every opportunity. For every new discovery.
For every day.
Louise R. Shaw, a former Bountiful resident, is a writer and photographer whose work was featured at the Lamplight Gallery. She is an avid traveler and currently lives with her husband in St. George.
we have the power of choice, we can accomplish the challenges of life that may have seemed to have been beyond our abilities. We get to decide to stay the course, or change it, simply because we want the confidence that goes with making new choices.
Pain further enables us to define ourselves in ways that lead to insights and dreams that previously may have seemed to be impossible. Pain forces us to refine and strengthen our commitment to our journey. It prepares us for something greater.
Pain can lead to affecting our lives in ways that were beyond our full understanding, which results in preparing us to rise above our fears and uncertainties.
The message of these lessons seems to be clear, for our abilities af-
fect not only our own personal lives, but they directly impact our capacity to develop empathy and sensitivity.
Pain prepares us to develop in all areas of life, but especially in the areas of empathy, and compassion for those around us.
And finally, the all-inclusive message of pain for each of us is very simple. Be fearless! Face your fears, and grow beyond them.
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.
City Holiday Events
Centerville’s Lighting of the Trees
Monday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
William R. Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville
Clearfield’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m.
Tree lighting, music, Santa and more! Clearfield City Hall, 55 S. State Street
North Salt Lake Winter Lights Fest
Monday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m., FREE Tree lighting, performances, Santa and cocoa, face painting
NSL City Hall, 10 E. Center Street
Layton’s Lights Before Christmas Family Holiday Hayrides
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m., FREE Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive
Christmas on Onion Street/ Santa Parade
Dec. 7: 1-3 p.m., Santa, treats and games 4-6:30 p.m., Santa parade begins West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West
Art competition gives young artists chance to showcase their talents
LAYTON—The Davis Arts Council 2024 Student Art Competition & Exhibit features work created by junior high and high school students. The show runs through Jan. 8 at the Snow Horse Art Gallery in the Davis Conference Center.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Winners of the Davis Arts Council 2024 Student Art Competition & Exhibit
were announced at an opening reception held last week and their work will hang in the Snow Horse Art Gallery in the Davis Conference Center through Jan. 8. The competition was for 9th-12th grade students to give them the opportunity to display their work publicly.
The winners were, with a tie for 1st place:
1st Place: Alexandra Youngblood – “Smile”
1st Place: Halle Crandall – “Everyone Feels”
3rd Place: Faith Sills – “A Peaceful Stroll”
Honorable Mention: Kate Curless – “Observant Octopus”
Honorable Mention: Bryce Slade – “Forever and Beautiful Sky”
Honorable Mention: Kortnee Packer – “Arctic”
“I’ve done art for as long as I can remember,” said Syracuse High senior Alexandra Youngblood. “But I really fell in love with it in seventh grade. I like the concepts behind it. I’ve really worked hard on it.”
Youngblood said she’s very broad with the art she does. “I’ve tried every medium I can think of. I like to capture the expressions in
people. That’s my favorite thing to draw.”
Her winning piece, “Smile” is a self portrait, she said. “I like to try and mirror myself. The portrait was from a picture I took.”
Youngblood said she likes to combine faces and create her own type of people. “I find it fascinating.”
Last year, Youngblood said her teacher encouraged her to enter the contest. “I won second place. I love this art contest.”
The judging is done before the show, she said. “They unveil the winning art at the opening reception. It’s very exciting. I love it. I think it’s so fun. I love seeing other student art. It’s so inspirational the creativity among my peers.”
Halle Crandall is a senior at Davis High School. “I’ve done art all of my life but I rediscovered it in high school. I didn’t know how much I loved it until I took a sophomore painting class.”
It’s relaxing, she said. “I can spend time on my pieces and enjoy the final outcome.”
Her painting “Everyone Feels” is a portrait of her younger sister. “It’s about not having to store your emotions. It’s OK to feel sad or angry. You don’t have to bottle it up all of the time. That’s something I’ve
ALEXANDRA YOUNGBLOOD’S self portrait, “Smile.” Youngblood and Crandall tied for first place in the Davis Arts Council 2024 Student Art Competition & Exhibit.
courtesy of Michelle Starr
experienced all of my life. You’re supposed to be just happy, you're not allowed to be sad. It can be overwhelming to keep that all inside.”
Crandall said she spends many hours on each piece. “People aren’t easy to paint if you know them. It takes more time and it’s more complicated.”
“I’ve been sending student artwork to the DAC competition for a lot of years,” said Davis High art teacher Sunny Magee. “Halle came from my AP art class. I had her last year. I know how hard she works.”
It’s a great show, she said. “It’s really friendly for students and the DAC will hang it if it’s hangable. It’s a positive experience. I help them fill out the application for the show. It gives them the courage to do it on their own in the future.”
Magee said she doesn’t think art is a magic ability. “There are skills and processes to learn.”
“I love art because it’s a form of expression,” said Youngblood. “I love to see people’s reaction to my art. I think about that as I create my art – what will people think about it?” l
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HALLE CRANDALL with her first place entry “Everyone Feels.”
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NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO ASSET PROTECTION TRUST AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TWO TREES ASSET PROTECTION TRUST DATED AUGUST 29, 2024
KAZUYOSHI HAYASHI, a grantor of the above-mentioned asset protection trust established pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 75B-1-302 (formerly Section 25-6-502), hereby publishes notice that he transferred the following asset into such trust: a 50% interest in the real property located at 943 S Signal Hill, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037-4400 (parcel ID: 072010043 in the Davis County, Utah)
DIANA JANE HAYASHI, a grantor of the above-mentioned asset protection trust established pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 75B-1-302 (formerly Section 25-6-502),,
hereby publishes notice that she transferred the following asset into such trust: a 50% interest in the real property located at 943 S Signal Hill, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037-4400 (parcel ID: 072010043 in the Davis County, Utah)
The address of the grantors is 943 S Signal Hill, Fruit Heights, Utah 84037-4400 . DOUGLAS K. CUMMINGS serves as Trustee(s) of the above-mentioned asset protection trust. DOUGLAS K. CUMMINGS’s address is: 757 West 700 South, Woods Cross, Utah 84087. Creditors of the grantors are hereby notified that they are required to present claims to the above Trustee(s) within 120 days from the date of first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the adoption of the Budget for the South Davis Sewer District for the year 2025 will be held in the office of the District at 1800 West 1200 North, West Bountiful, Utah, on Thursday, 5 December 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Anyone interested may inspect the Tentative Budget during regular business hours of Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the District’s Office and/or appear and be heard at the meeting.
Interested persons and the public may participate in the public hearing electronically via ZOOM. Please contact the District at 801.295.3469 during normal business hours for instructions on how to connect to the meeting.
This Notice is given pursuant to Section 17, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended.
SOUTH DAVIS SEWER DISTRICT
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Probate No.
243700577
IN THE Second Judicial District Court
DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH
In the matter of the Estate of THE ESTATE OF ROBERT FOSTER CHILDS
Terra Mills
Whose address is 5680 South 3975 West, Roy, Utah 84067 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to:
(1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above;
(2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Taylor Stone at 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
(3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at Farmington District Court, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
Dated this November 18, 2024
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The Mountain Green Sewer Improvement District will hold its 2025 Budget Hearing on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. This Public Hearing will be held at the District Offices located at: 5455 West Old Highway Road Mountain Green, UT 84050. The purpose of this Hearing will be to discuss and approve the proposed 2025 Budget. All interested residents of the District are invited to attend. Please call 801-876-3416 for additional information.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Probate No. 243700597
IN THE Second Judicial District Court DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH
In the matter of the Estate of THE ESTATE OF KAY L. RIGGS
Carrie Louise Riggs
Whose address is 1824 Valley View Drive, Layton, Utah 84040 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to:
(1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above;
(2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Taylor Stone at 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
(3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at Farmington District Court, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
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Life-saving cardiac procedure gives heart patients new lease on life
CENTERVILLE—Patients and caregivers celebrated a medical milestone at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital last week for performing their 500th TAVR procedure.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital heart patients and caregivers came together last week to celebrate the facility’s medical milestone of performing their 500th lifesaving TAVR procedure to repair damaged heart valves. Previously, patients in Northern Utah that needed the state-of-the-art procedure had to go to Salt Lake City or farther.
In November 2016, doctors at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital started a program to provide the procedure closer to where those patients live. Many patients who are too weak or ill to undergo major open-heart surgery to have their faulty valves replaced would die without the procedure.
TAVR, which stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, is a minimally-invasive heart procedure that uses a catheter to replace narrowed aortic valves that fail to open properly, according to Intermountain Health. “This
occurs when the heart's aortic valve thickens and calcifies, preventing the valve from opening fully, which limits blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.”
Patients with the condition, called aortic stenosis can experience symptoms such as fatigue, fainting, chest pain, leg swelling and shortness of breath. In some patients it could also lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac death, the Intermountain release said.
“I was working on my sprinklers,” said Centerville resident Larry McClurg, who was the 501st patient to receive the procedure at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital. “I went to bend over and all of the sudden I was dizzy and couldn’t function. My daughter was in the basement turning the on and off switch. I started falling and made some sounds. She said ‘are you OK?’ I said ‘no.’ I don’t remember after that.”
McClurg was taken to the hospital by ambulance and underwent the TAVR procedure. “I had it on a Tuesday and went home the next day,” he said. “It’s fantastic all of the people I’ve associated with before, during and after the operation. I’ll give you all an A+. I was a teacher.”
“We’re thrilled to be able to provide this procedure to patients in our communities in Northern Utah to ensure they have access to the most innova-
PHYSICIANS PERFORM the TAVR procedure, which stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
tive and advanced heart care possible,” said Eric Lindley, MD, medical director of cardiovascular medicine and heart & vascular services at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital and the Intermountain north area market. “This is a wonderful team effort by so many at the hospital. We’re thankful for the support and the great collaboration to make our heart program a terrific and life-saving resource for the community.”
Patients who before the procedure had a difficult time walking because of their weak hearts are now jogging or hiking. They attended the celebration to share their experiences and express their gratitude.
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“It was a night and day difference,” said Kristi Gagnier, a 58-year-old Ogden resident who underwent the TAVR procedure in September 2023 at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital. “Before the procedure, I could barely take a few steps without being completely out of breath. I was exhausted all the time. My quality of life was not good. Afterward, I felt and feel like a new person. I’m so grateful for this team and so impressed with the care that I received.”
“For me, this procedure was a miracle,” said McClurg. “I’m so grateful to this team for the technology that helped save my life.” l
Human brain presentation grosses out some, sparks curiosity in others
LAYTON—Ph.D. candidate Emmett Speed brought Joy, the brain of a woman who donated her body to science, to a recent STEM Expo.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Thebrain is an amazing thing. It’s constantly working, telling the heart to pump, legs and arms to move, developing speech and personality traits plus a million more things that keep the body functioning. As a Ph.D. candidate in neuroscience at Utah State University, Emmett Speed takes a human brain to schools and other events to show the kids its fascinating functions.
Speed recently gave presentations at the Davis School District Northern Utah STEM Expo with the human brain of Joy, who donated her body to science at the University of Utah.
“The governor under community culture and engagement had the goal for parents, teachers and students to have access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) resources,” Speed said.
Speed is a Program Support Specialist with Amercorps Math Mentors Program but the presentations are not put on by the group. “The Amercorps program is one of many programs that helps kids who are struggling with math,” Speed said. “Members deploy to schools to work one-on-one with students using personalized software.”
As part of the Ph.D. program, Speed has taken
Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison TV Media
Q: My husband doesn’t believe me that Dan Aykroyd was in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” It doesn’t show up on his IMDb page but I know it’s him. Also, what’s he doing now?
A: That is indeed the great Canadian comedian Dan Aykroyd (“Ghostbusters,” 1984) appearing — very briefly — as a British Army officer in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (also 1984).
the brain in a jar to psychology classes and given guest lectures and takes every opportunity for outreach. “Students are not usually grossed out by the brain,” said Speed. “The majority of folks are really into it. There have been some who need to step out. I’m told others have thrown up immediately after but most stick around to ask more questions. They’re curious even if their stomach can’t handle being in the room.”
Speed has had Joy’s brain in a jar for the last six years. “I anticipate keeping her for another year or two. “I couldn’t even dissect frogs in high school,”
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He arranges an escape flight for Jones (Harrison Ford, also famed for the Star Wars franchise) and his companions Willie (Kate Capshaw, “Black Rain,” 1989) and Short Round (Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” 2022) on a cargo flight full of live chickens.
Aykroyd said in a recent interview with AVClub.com that he knew “Temple of Doom” director Steven Spielberg already and said he just cold-called him and “begged” for a part. “I said, ‘I’d love to work in this movie. Anything I can do.’ Just because I love those guys and I love the franchise. And they brought me on, good sports that they were.”
As for what he’s doing now, as one of the most bankable stars of the 1980s, Aykroyd has been benefiting from Hollywood’s current obsession with
Steed said. “As preparation for my neuroscience lectures I hold it in my hands and show students how the eyes and spinal cord connect and the full central nervous system.”
Speed was diagnosed with clinical depression at age 12. “I wanted to know why my brain was doing that to me and how I could fix it. I give my presentations about some of my own brain history and how autism and depression look in the brain.”
Depression as a teen affects academic performance, said Speed. “I had a lot of people help me to succeed when I didn’t think I could so I want to pay it forward. If people can understand their own brain they can harness the power for good.”
Kids wonder why they have a weird hunk of meat in their skulls that needs to be taken care of, Speed said. “It inspires wonder in everybody.”
Response to the presentation has been extremely positive, Speed said. “Kids come up to me in the grocery store and say ‘you’re the one with the brain.’ It has inspired some students to go into neuroscience as a career. If I can’t answer a question I give them my card and tell them I’ll look it up so that I can answer them better. If there’s a brain question I have a brain answer. I want to be your brain person.”
Speed is passionate about the brain and talks openly about it. “I want to show how it connects people to neuroscience and spur interest where there might not have been. I want students to know about it in a more concrete way. It feels different once you’ve seen one and know how it connects and how it works.” l
“established intellectual property” — that is, reboots and late sequels to previous hits.
Q: Is there any chance that the actor who played Cliff on the original “Matlock” will return on the reboot? I always liked his character.
A: On TV anything’s possible, but in the cast of CBS’s new “Matlock” reboot, an appearance by actor Daniel Roebuck (“Crust,” 2024) would be tricky, at least. And a revival of his character, private investigator Cliff Lewis, would be pretty close to impossible.
That’s because the new version of “Matlock,” starring Kathy Bates (“Misery,” 1990) in the title role, isn’t actually a continuation of the story. In this show, Bates’ character calls herself Matty Matlock as
a reference to the original show — her character watched the show and used it as inspiration.
This is where it gets really complicated, because that means Roebuck’s character, Cliff, is a fictional character within the world of this new series.
Of course, there’s still the possibility of Roebuck returning to play himself. However, it seems there’s been no discussion of that.
That could be because he’s just too busy. He is either currently working on or attached to a whopping 29 different films and TV shows, and he has 12 completed entries on his resume from 2024 alone.
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EMMETT SPEED SHOWS students at the Davis School District Northern Utah STEM Expo how the eyes and spinal cord connect using a human brain. (The brain could not be photographed without permission).
Photo courtesy of Speed
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Monday
The Neighborhood (2) KUTV 7 p.m.
Dave Johnson (Max Greenfield) and his family find their new community in Los Angeles to be a significant departure from what they were used to in their small Michigan town. However, their neighbor (Cedric the Entertainer) has some concerns of his own.
Superman & Lois
(30) KUCW 8 p.m.
The past four seasons have given viewers a gritty look into the lives of Clark (Tyler Hoechlin), Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and twins Jonathan (Michael Bishop) and Jordan (Alex Garfin). However, this series finale may just be our kryptonite.
Tuesday
CMA Country Christmas
(4) KTVX 7 p.m.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving as hosts Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant welcome performers, including Jordan Davis, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, The War and Treaty, Zach Williams and Lainey Wilson, to Nashville for Christmas.
Accused
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
The season finale of this thrilling anthology series follows defendants as they go through criminal trials, examining how one small mistake can snowball into a horrid series of events from which there is no return. Can the ends justify the means?
Wednesday
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
If a tree can make it here, it can make it anywhere. The 92nd annual tree lighting in Rockefeller Center jumpstarts the holiday season with spectacular lights, musical performances, star-studded surprises and more. Kelly Clarkson hosts the festivities.
The Summit
(2) KUTV 8:30 p.m.
This season finale answers once and for all which of the 16 strangers finish their 14-day struggle to cross New Zealand’s treacherous Alps in hopes of sharing an equal part of the $1 million split across their backpacks. Manu Bennett hosts.
Thursday
After the First 48 A&E 6 p.m.
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Saturday
2024 MLS Cup
(13) KSTU 2 p.m.
A rookie homicide detective in Atlanta uses her own tragic life experiences to help crack the case of a young father who was shot to death. When the case heads to trial, the prosecution depends on a witness struggling with survivor’s guilt.
Matlock
(2) KUTV 8 p.m.
Julian (Jason Ritter) brings Matty (Kathy Bates) onto the case of a young woman who is suing due to severe symptoms brought on by a clinical trial. Then, at the firm’s annual holiday party, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) learns something about Julian’s past.
Friday
WNBA Expansion Draft: Golden State Valkyries
ESPN 4:30 p.m.
New WNBA expansion team the Golden State Valkyries will select one player from each of the 12 existing teams to build their new club during this expansion draft. As part of the proceedings, each team names six protected players who are off limits.
S.W.A.T.
(2) KUTV 7 p.m.
With two episodes left until the show’s 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 some times-opposed loyalties.
Lopez vs Lopez (5) KSL 8:45 p.m.
George (George Lopez) puts aside his feuding with daughter Mayan (Mayan Lopez) to settle a feud with Jolly Old St. Nick that stretches all the way back to George’s childhood. Meanwhile, Mayan tries to find the perfect gift for Chance (Brice Gonzalez).
After a grueling playoff bracket, it comes down to the remaining two teams to compete for the top prize in Major League Soccer, the MLS Cup. With defending champion Columbus eliminated in the first round, a new champion is guaranteed.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
AMC 6 p.m.
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have the perfect family Christmas. From decorating the house to getting the right tree, everything looks great until Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up unplanned and his holiday bonus gets downsized.
Sunday
Rachael Ray’s Rebuild A&E 9 a.m.
Rachael Ray and Anthony Carrino team up to help families rebuild their homes following disaster in this heartwarming reality show. This time, Ray and Carrino help the Thomas family rebuild their two-story house after it was levelled by a F3 tornado.
2024 World Champions Cup (4) KTVX 11 a.m.
The final event of this PGA Tour sanctioned event airs tonight, broadcast live from The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla. All three of last year’s captains return, including Jim Furyk, who led Team USA to a win at last year’s inaugural tournament.
7 p.m.
Christmas cheer is nowhere near the top of mind when Robyn (Queen Latifah), Marcus (Tory Kittles) and Miles (Stephen Bishop) find themselves in the middle of a hostage situation after the local hospital gets taken over by a
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
If you’re a Primetime Emmy winner whose fellow-winner wife has the title role in a hit series, it’s probably just a matter of time until you appear in that show.
So it is for Michael Emerson, who joins spouse Carrie Preston (“True Blood”) in a recurring role in CBS and Paramount+’s “Elsbeth,” starting Thursday, Dec. 12. He plays Milton Crawford, a judge from a storied family who takes his place in the legal community — and, from his view, in society in general — extremely seriously. Inevitably, that makes for some interesting encounters when he crosses paths with attorney Elsbeth Tascioni (Preston), who can seem flighty while harboring her own keen mind for the law as she works with the New York City Police Department.
Working on “Elsbeth” reunites Emerson with executive producers Robert King and Michelle King, for whom he acted in the series “Evil,” which started its run on CBS and concluded on Paramount+. It’s a professional reunion for Emerson with his wife as well; he met Preston when they were in an Alabama production of “Hamlet” — they also did a staging of “Love Letters” later — then she played his mother in flashbacks in ABC’s “Lost” and his ex-fiancée in CBS’s “Person of Interest.” He was also in an episode of her TNT show “Claws,” and they made the movies “Straight-Jacket” (2004) and “Ready? OK!” (2008) together. Emerson earned the second of his two (to date) Primetime Emmys for “Lost,” in which he played Ben Linus, the leader of a group on the island where plane-crash survivors were stranded. Eight years before that, he won his first Primetime Emmy for another ABC show: “The Practice,” in which he guest-starred as a serial killer.
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