The City Journal | January 3, 2025

Standard Plumbing Supply Company buys Duerden’s Appliance

BOUNTIFUL—The bankruptcy court approved the sale and Standard is working to provide cash deposit customers access to their appliances.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

WhenDuerden’s Appliance declared bankruptcy in October and shut their doors, many customers found themselves without appliances even though they’d paid for them. At first it seemed they were just out of luck, but now those people may have some recourse.

The bankruptcy court approved the sale of Duerden’s Appliance assets to Standard Plumbing Supply Company Dec. 18 and it’s the goal of the company to provide cash deposit customers with access to their appliances, if they are part of the purchased assets, a company release said.

“We are thrilled to expand our business and offer appliances on a larger scale,” said Richard Reese, president of Standard Plumbing. “This sale presents a unique opportunity, and we are pleased to provide customers with a fair resolution in this difficult situation.”

Some of those customers that paid with credit have already received their money back, he said. “My son was building a home and had purchased appliances. When he got the notification, he made a request with his credit card company and he got his money back.”

Standard Plumbing has been in business since 1952, said Reese. “My father started it. We’d like to be in business for another 70 years.”

The Duerden family sold in 2013, he said. “This location has been here through many generations. We plan to purchase the building from them in January.”

The judge said this was a Christmas miracle, Reese said. “We hope to make it a miracle from here on. We’ve been delivering materials since Thursday (Dec. 19). We had nine people here pulling orders. We’ve shipped about 900 appliances to customers.”

Reese said they have hired some of the employees who worked for Duerden’s. “We’ll bring back as many as we can as quickly as possible.”

“They offered me and other em-

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American Airlines resumes flights after a tech issue caused a nationwide ground stop American Airlines flights briefly grounded Tuesday due to a system outage but resumed with minor delays and few cancellations. The airline cited a “vendor technology issue” and apologized, emphasizing safety and swift recovery efforts. Travelers faced delays but minimal disruptions overall. Stem cell therapy to correct heart failure in children could ‘transform lives’ Dr. Kevin Watt’s team at Melbourne’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is transforming blood cells into heart cells to treat childhood heart failure. Their pioneering stem cell therapy, nearing human trials, has shown success in animals and could soon help over 500,000 children worldwide. Supported by philanthropy, this approach targets congenital heart failure and chemotherapy-induced damage, offering new hope for young patients.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

Compiled by Bailey Chism

1924 Utah gains $3,000,000 in grain values

Utah farmers realized $3,000,000 more on their corn, wheat and oats this year than in 1923, according to the Sears-roebuck Agricultural Foundation, which reports that the national increase in grain values amount to $550,000,000. Oats alone were responsible for a gain of three-fourths of a million, while wheat brought farmers of this state an additional 242 millions over last year, the report states.

1934

Beet growers should secure wage receipts

Wherever possible sugar beet growers who plan to sign adjustment contracts should secure signed receipts from their laborers concerning the production of the 1934 crop, William Peterson, in charge of the sugar beet program in Utah says.

Producers are urged to get receipts now, if possible, in order that they may have all necessary evidence next spring when filing a certificate to the effect that they have paid all bona fide wage claims for the 1934 crop, as required in the contract.

1944 Davis people will be asked to contribute $25,000 to Red Cross

The people of Davis county will be asked this March to contribute to their Red Cross a total of $25,000, according to word received today by Charles A. Larsen, chapter chairman, from Verne Simmons, manager of Pacific area headquarters.

1954

Oil drilling starts on Virgin Dome

Utah Galena – Syndicate stockholders will be happy to know that drilling operations are in progress in the Virgin oil field. (Virgin is located approximately 26 miles north and east of St. George).

Geological reports indicate exceptionally good possibilities for big oil production in this area, especially on the “local high” at the town of Virgin where the present well is being drilled.

1964

County will add professional planning help

Members of the master plan committee, who are developing a plan for a cooperative progress among the municipalities and the unincorporated area in the south end of Davis County, have told the county commissioners that they must employ a qualified planning director or hire a part-time planning consultant. This must be done in order for the county to qualify for a loan under legislative bill 701.

1974

Utah Symphony seeks assistance from County

The Utah Symphony Orchestra has requested a $5,000 contribution from Davis County, with the possibility of making it $10,000 when the mill levy is set.

Symphony president Wendell Ashton told the county commission why he believed it contributed a great deal to the quality of life in Davis, “It is a real draw to industry,” he said.

1984

Centerville reaffirms plan to withdraw from new burn plant

By unanimous vote, Centerville City Council reaffirmed its actions of a week prior by adopting a resolution officially seeking to withdraw from the Davis County Solid Waste Management and Energy Recovery Special Services District.

In the resolution, the council agreed to “take whatever steps and employ such legal means as may be necessary to withdraw from the service and to be relieved of any obligations connected with the district.”

NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled by Becky Ginos

Citizen Police Academy session starts in February

The next session of the Davis County Citizen Police Academy (CPA) starts Feb. 26. The 15-week course will be held Wednesdays from 6 p.m.– 9 p.m. at different locations, with instruction from multiple agencies throughout the county.

The CPA educates citizens about the structure and activities of their Police Departments, First Responders and Justice System through hands-on and classroom training.

“We encourage all community members to take this class,” a Centerville Police Department Facebook post said. “It is also beneficial for local businesses, as we have had groups of employees attend together, and it's been a great experience!”

To learn more or to register, scan the QR code or visit daviscountycpa.org.

Man wanted for questioning in confrontation at C-A-L Ranch store

The Layton City Police are asking for the public’s help to identify this man who is wanted for questioning about his involvement in a recent confrontation in the parking lot of the C-A-L Ranch store in Layton. According to a LPD social media post, he was described as in his 20s, approximately 5’7”, medium build, possibly with red hair

and freckles, and wearing a brown hoodie and brown coat. If he looks familiar, please call LPD at 801-4978300 and reference Incident #L2431400.

Counterfeit bills used at Layton Walmart

The Layton City Police are warning the public to look closely at any $20 bills they might have received as change while shopping at the Walmart on Hillfield Road on Christmas Eve. A man used a large number of counterfeit $20 bills for a purchase at Walmart. Several of the bills were given to other customers as change before store employees noticed the problem.

Shoppers are encouraged to look closely at $20 bills they received to see if they have serial numbers matching any of the bills pictured here. If you do have one of these bills, please call LPD at 801497-8300 and reference Incident #L24-32419.

Pair suspects in theft at Rec Center

Bountiful Police Officer Keith is asking for help to identify the suspects in a theft at the South Davis Recreation Center. Please reach out to Officer Keith at 801-298-6000 with any information. PUBLISHER

OPINION Perspective is everything

Our view of the world is constantly changing, and our perspective continues to expand as we learn to see the world more accurately. But sometimes as this process unfolds, there is tendency to focus only on the pain and confusion and we overlook the personal development that results from coping with the pain. In reality, as we learn to adapt to ever-changing conditions, we develop flexibility. As we learn to accept the inevitable, we develop resilience. As we consistently face the unavoidable, we develop confidence. As we conform to higher expectations, we develop discipline. And as we put the pieces of the puzzle of life together, the picture of who we really are becomes clearer.

Ironically, in some strange way, it all boils down to this: We can complain about the ruts in the road, or we can accept that the ruts are the road. And because of these ruts, we learn lessons that alter our perspective in ways that almost defy understanding.

There are three main principles that seem to form the foundation for this process: first, we can only achieve personal freedom and discover the beauty that surrounds us when we are secure enough to relax and appreciate life; second, we can only achieve that level of security when our preparation in life produces the kind of confidence that leads to peace of mind; and third, peace of mind only materializes when we finally realize that we will always be able to manage any of the challenges and problems we face; either by ourselves, or with the help of others.

With the foundation of these principles, we finally begin to understand that the impossible is not always im-

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

possible, for there is always a solution; that seldom is any loss irreplaceable, for almost everything can be replaced; and that the intolerable doesn’t have to remain intolerable, for we can always learn to adjust. We have a choice in the creation of these concepts. Ultimately, we are the ones who provide their definitions.

Unfortunately, unhappiness and fear often complicate the way we create these definitions.

Unhappiness occurs when we believe that the mistakes of the past cannot be rectified, and that our old selfdefeating behaviors and unhealthy thinking patterns are unalterable. Ironically, our fears makes us believe that the problems of life are bigger than our abilities to resolve them.

But they’re not! Everything can be altered, rebuilt, or replaced, and new knowledge can result in new skills that can overcome any problem. That’s why it’s so important to remember that problems are always purposeful. Some are meant to be solved, some are meant to change our course, and some are meant to be accepted and grown beyond.

Problems literally reshape, refine, and redesign who we are, and they result in depth and clarity that can be achieved in no other way. In essence, problems remind us that perspective is everything.

With everything mentioned above, it’s important to look at how other great minds have managed the challenges and changes in life. And it’s important to understand that all

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problems in life can be managed and moved beyond, once the issues have been understood and areas of confusion can be understood and managed well.

Some of the great minds that I mentioned had this to say about their philosophy of life.

Oscar Wild once wrote: Be yourself; everyone else is already taken (end quote). Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: Believe that God is in everyone and everything. And he further stated that everyone could express their divinity by being true to themselves (end quote). And Socrates wrote: The unexperienced life is not worth living (end quote).

Out of the quest for knowledge should emerge a philosophy. The word philosophy is Greek for love of wisdom. And the beauty of philosophy is that it professes thoughtprovoking questions and inspires us to think deeply about ourselves and life in general. Some would say that by doing so, the possibilities of vulnerability increase. However, there is no such thing as an absence of vulnerability.

Our view of the world is constantly changing, and our perspective continues to expand as we learn to see the world more accurately. But sometimes, as this process unfolds, there is a tendency to focus only on the pain of thinking and changing ideas. However, if we overlook ever-changing conditions, we develop flexibility with our thinking, and as we learn to accept the inevitable, as we develop

flexibility. And as we consistently face the inevitable, we develop resilience. As we consistently face the unavoidable, we develop confidence. And as we develop discipline, and confidence by putting the pieces of the puzzle of life together, the picture of where we really are becomes clearer. Ironically, in some strange way, it all boils down to this: We can complain about the frustrations of changing our positions and our perspective. But as mentioned before, the ruts are the road! And they need to be experienced, for they teach lessons that make it possible to grow to higher levels of insight and skills. And because of these “ruts” we learn lessons that encourage us to rise to higher levels of thinking and understanding.

That’s why it’s so important to remember that problems are always purposeful. Some are meant to be solved, some are meant to change our course, and some are meant to be accepted and grown beyond. Problems remind us that perspective is everything.

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

Brighten your post-holiday home with vibrant indoor plants

By Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, Taun.Beddes@usu.edu.

Modified from an article by Britney Hunter, former USU Extension horticulturist

When the tree comes down and the holiday decorations are packed away, our homes can feel empty and dreary. Brighten up your space with live plants that bring interesting texture and color to your home. Here are some perfect picks for plants that grow well indoors during winter.

• Holiday cactus – This includes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus. They are closely related succulents that are easy to grow indoors. The winter blooms are spectacular and can be found in red, white, pink, and yellow. Christmas cactus starts blooming in late November and may bloom all winter. Long nights and cooler temperatures signal flower buds to develop. Keep them near oversized windows.

• Amaryllis – These bulbs are often sold in grocery stores and home improvement stores, but you can find higher-quality bulbs and unique colors at garden centers. They produce elegant, long leaves and huge, striking flowers that last 8-10 weeks. Amaryllis grow best in bright light.

• Poinsettia – Poinsettias provide bold colors, even after the holidays. They can be grown as house plants for many years, but it can be challenging for them to rebloom without greenhouse

conditions. Poinsettias will temporarily tolerate any light level but eventually decline without bright light.

• Norfolk Island pine – Norfolk pines look like living Christmas trees, and the soft, deep green needles look great year-round. Norfolk Island pines need bright, indirect light but will manage with low light for short periods. They can tolerate somewhat cooler conditions if they are provided with sufficient light.

• Kalanchoe – These are known for their beautiful blooms and are available in grocery stores and garden centers during the winter. Flower colors include red, pink, orange, yellow, and white. It is not easy to get them to rebloom, but long nights and cooler temperatures may help signal flower buds to develop. Keep them near oversized windows to provide these conditions. They

prefer bright light and can be moved outdoors in the summer.

Tips for choosing plants:

• Look for short, bushy plants, which tend to be healthy and maintain their beauty. Inspect plants for signs of disease or insect damage before purchasing.

• Place the plant in a box to support it in your vehicle so it doesn’t get damaged during transport, and put it in your home in a place where you will remember to water it.

• Be sure to minimize a plant’s exposure to freezing weather. Ask the store to provide a sleeve to protect it from the cold during transport to your home. Most holiday plants are native to areas with much warmer winters, and the cold can be a shock.

• Water plants every seven to 10 days during the winter, but check them regularly to determine moisture levels. Root-bound plants or plants in smaller containers may need to be watered more frequently. If the plant container is covered with a decorative foil wrapper, remove it when watering. Allow the water to drain from the pot into a sink or tub for 30 minutes before placing it back in the wrapper. Watering with the decorative wrapper on can cause roots to rot due to a lack of drainage.

• Look for attractive containers and saucers to re-pot your plants after the holidays. Keep potting soil and indoor plant fertilizer on hand. l

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Happy New Year – what’s in store for 2025

Troy Wood, Chief Executive Officer

Lakeview Hospital

Lorene Kamalu, Davis County Commissioner

South Davis Metro Fire Chief Greg Stewart

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

The ball dropped at midnight on Dec. 31, ringing in 2025. The new year is full of possibilities, a time to look at the past and decide what the future will look like. Whether it’s personal or professional or both – setting goals for 2025 might just give you the shot in the arm you need to meet them and change for the better. We asked some Davis County officials to share their resolutions for 2025. l

Brigit Gerrard, Vice President, Davis School District Board of Education

Professionally, I’m focused on expanding the hospital’s presence in the community by attending and hosting more community events. Lakeview Hospital has long benefited from incredible community support, and our employees are deeply committed to giving back through volunteerism and service. Strengthening these connections is a priority.

In addition, we remain dedicated to delivering nationally recognized quality care. Being named one of Pinc AI’s Top 100 Hospitals for eight of the last nine years is a testament to the exceptional work of our team, and we are determined to achieve that honor again in 2025. We also aim to maintain our 5-star CMS rating and elevate our ICU, which has ranked among the top three in Utah, to the #1 position this year.

On a personal note, I’m looking forward to mountain biking on the newly developed trails in Mueller Park. With my wife and I recently becoming empty nesters, we’re excited to explore new destinations and enjoy traveling together whenever time permits.

Here’s to a year of growth, service, and achievement for our hospital and our community!

• Jan. 6, 10 a.m. in room 131 of the Administration Building, newly elected Davis County officials will be sworn into office. We are grateful for the many years of service by individuals in these offices and welcome new individuals for a four year term: Commissioner, Recorder, Treasurer

• Some commissioners want to start periodic town halls for residents. Watch for that opportunity to begin.

• Tourism tax funded project of the "Western Sports Park" will open in 2025. There will be a soft opening in the summer and more news by fall.

• The new Animal Services facility is close to groundbreaking, anticipated in the spring. The county's capital fund will pay for construction. Current building and staffing is insufficient for the size of Davis' human and animal population, and a feasibility study did not recommend a remodel of the 1980s building.

• The first branch library of Davis' system was in Bountiful. The structure has likewise fulfilled its useful life. Hopefully construction will commence before the end of 2025.

• To subscribe to the free monthly Davis County digital newsletter for news that is important, helpful, and also fun, please use this link: https:// mailchi.mp/daviscountyutah/newsletter-signup

For personal resolutions, you’ve given me a lot to think about. Like many people, I always try to make time for better health and fitness in the new year. And also like most people with the same resolution I probably only make it a few weeks into January. This year I think I am going to try to focus on practicing deliberate gratitude. This doesn’t mean that I am not a gracious or thankful person, but I think for me if I put gratitude first, other issues will fall into place. Maybe there will be less room for excuses or procrastination. if I’m practicing gratitude for the beautiful place we live, maybe I’ll get outside more often. Maybe by practicing deliberate gratitude I will be more optimistic, look for the good in everyone and foster relationships. If I am grateful for the opportunity to learn, maybe that will help me with a higher education goal.

For professional growth or goals in the new year, I will be looking inside and outside my industry to see what information, skills, and processes we can bring to the fire department to make us better. I think there are a lot of questions and uncertainty about where AI is taking us, but I want to look at ways AI could help us be more efficient and effective for the good of the community we serve. So, I will be looking for education opportunities to stay on top of emerging technologies.

Utah was recently ranked #2 in Education by US. News and World Report. My goal for 2025 is to continue to offer the highest quality public education and excellent choices for the students in Davis School District!

Another goal is to offer a Community Night for parents. This community night will feature a keynote speaker on a current, relevant topic important to all of us. This event will also provide helpful information on resources for families offered by Davis School District, including curriculum, scholarships, athletics, good physical, mental and emotional health, technical education, career paths and other areas of interest for the Davis School District community. School Board members will be available to speak with parents they represent in their district. I would like to hold a “Kindness Summit” with our students in Davis School District. All students, parents, educators and community members deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and kindness.

An important goal is to seek more input and feedback from our students as we make policies that affect them and their families.

Lastly, my goal for 2025 is to continue to work to ensure that ALL students in Davis School District feel welcome, needed and loved in our schools!

Robyn Rowe Walton Attorney at Law

Britten J. Hepworth Attorney at Law

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Dan Linford, Davis

School District Superintendent

In 2025, I am committed to building upon a culture of belonging and inclusion and high expectations, using a high reliability schools framework.

My goal is to empower every student and employee to recognize and embrace their unique strengths and perspectives, ensuring that each individual feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed. I will prioritize advancing educational programs that respond to our community’s evolving needs while upholding the highest standards of excellence. I want to foster an environment where collaboration, growth, and opportunity thrive, solidifying our district as a leader in transformative and compassionate education.

On a personal level, I hope to be a peacemaker and an example of character and integrity.

Melissa Ballard, Utah House District 20

In 2025

I’ll be serving in the Utah Legislature as Vice Chair of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee, and its associated Standing Committee. There’s a few principles I want to continue to work on in prison reform: Prepare them for re-entering into our communities. Give them skills to be contributing citizens. Increase educational opportunities applicable for workforce needs. Provide practical financial literacy re-evaluate MAT medication benefits and distribution. Give value to personal dignity. It’s been a privilege to work with the new Director of the Dept. of Corrections, Brian Redd and his staff, as their willingness to make changes and reforms has already changed the culture for the inmates. I’m looking forward to 2025!

Paul Cutler, Utah House District 18

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Goals for 2025

• Be fiscally conservative with taxpayer funds

• Notice, remember, and protect the vulnerable

• Invest in education, families, and children

• Zealously guard religious liberty and freedom

• Support proactive planning to manage our growth

• Delegate decisions to local control whenever feasible

• Treat those who disagree with me with respect

• Spend less time on Twitter

• More salad, less sugar

• Smile more

Ray Ward, Utah House District 19

In 2025 my Legislative New Year’s resolution is to work toward improving housing affordability in Utah. I will work to try and make it more broadly available for homeowners to add small accessory dwelling units on their property. I will also work to make it easier to build smaller homes on smaller properties so that we will have more housing that is more affordable. Being a homeowner is one of the most reliable ways to build wealth over a lifetime and we need to increase the number of lower cost homes that are available so first time homebuyers can have a chance. My personal New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to play more tabletop board games with friends and play more pickleball with friends than I did in 2024.

Todd Weiler, Utah Senate District 8

From mining to making

By Camille Bassett c.bassett@mycityjournals.com

Avibrant

As we welcome the New Year, I resolve to serve the people of Utah with renewed dedication, integrity, and transparency. My focus will be on fostering economic growth, supporting strong education systems, safeguarding our natural resources, and upholding the values that make our state exceptional. I will strive to listen more, collaborate effectively across all communities, and prioritize practical solutions to the challenges we face. Together, we can build a brighter, more prosperous future for all Utahns. This year, I commit to working tirelessly to ensure every voice is heard and every opportunity is explored for the betterment of our state.

Kendalyn Harris, Bountiful Mayor

community of Utah rock and mineral artists, experts, and collectors gathered at The Monarch studios in Ogden on Dec. 8, 2024, for The Crystal Festival. Founded in 2008 by geology teacher and “rock hound” Adrienne McElwain, The Crystal Festival is a “one-stop shop” where like-minded collectors from all over the Western United States gather for a showcase of rocks, minerals, gemstones, crystals, fossils, and more. “I just try to find people that do unique things with rocks and bring them together,” McElwain said.

With her company Crystal Barista and her partner Ron Garza, McElwain has traveled all over the world, procuring the rocks that she and her team showcase at the 15 Crystal Festivals they host each year. On each trip, they hunt for samples and document the process from mine to display, including cutting, polishing, heat treating, and crafting into art.

can go out and find throughout the state. There’s a person here who can cut and polish for you, and people that can help you go rock hunting, people that do art, people that own mines. So, shopping’s the fun part today, but it’s all about getting into that work for those lifelong connections.”

Among the collectors at The Crystal Festival were rock hounds both new and experienced, all of whom brought their unique contributions to the showcase. Fourteen-year-old Owen joined Crystal Barista in Brazil for his very first rock mining expedition and set up his first booth at the festival. Rick Dalrymple has drawn upon over 50 years of expertise as a mineral curator to write a detailed collecting guide titled Rock On! Utah.

I am excited to focus on economic development this year including bringing a new restaurant to Main Street in Bountiful. I made a video with each of the department heads last year highlighting the work they do. I'm so proud of each department and the services they provide to residents at such a little cost.

At the Crystal Festival in December, Crystal Barista showcased samples from their most recent trip to Brazil. One of their most spectacular finds were several enhydros – geodes formed from underwater volcanic activity, which still have water inside them. Crystal Barista’s samples hold water that has remained untouched for about 280 million years.

As McElwain and Garza emphasized, their incredible collection would not have been possible without the support of the Utah rock hound community. “I’ve had so many different experiences with meeting people whose lives are this, who not only do rock work but also have significant expertise in the fields of geology, mineralogy, and all aspects surrounding it. So you can’t do this alone, you’ve got to go out and immerse yourself in the community,” Garza said. “And I’m very happy that I have the opportunity to do something that is not just wholesome and enriching but endlessly fascinating.”

“We’re kind of like this big family,” McElwain said. “We try to bring everybody together so people know all the resources they

Artist Mary Jane Ty, who creates wire pendants and customized bracelets, is an expert in the energies of different stones. “For a bracelet, you don’t just make a combination of colors. You also have to look at the meaning and properties of each stone – the purpose of the match,” she said. Miner and jewelry maker Patrick Foster owns a mine rich with ghost mountain minerals, and focuses on the shape of the rock. “Some parts are harder, some softer, in the way it breaks, and I’ve found with materials that if you force a calibrated shape to it, you will be fighting the wheel, you’ll be fighting the stone,” he said. “You have to let the rock choose what shape it wants to become.”

Full-time rock shop owners Stephanie and Jonas Berry created their company from scratch out of a small business location and a oneyear loan of rocks. Collector Josie Collins is in the process of building her business with the goal of becoming a full-time curator. April Ricks fashions handcrafted gothic-style pendants, and Mike Nielson and his wife make electricformed jewelry.

Over the last two decades, the Crystal Festival has grown from a gathering of friends displaying their collections out of the back of their trunks into a community-wide celebration of all things rock and mineral. Whether they are just starting out or have been developing their expertise for many years, these Utah rock hounds have created exquisite artwork, thriving businesses, and a community as unique as their individual specialties. l

COLLECTOR JOSIE COLLINS at her shop, Miss Mae Minerals.

Photo by Camille Bassett

Utah’s rock hound community gathers for Crystal Festival

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ployees positions," said Todd Hall, director of appliances for Standard Plumbing. Hall was formerly president of Duerden’s appliances. “Our goal is to take care of the customers who have inventory here. We’re sorry for the stress it must have caused when Duerden’s shut down. We’re glad we can take care of a lot of those customers.”

As part of the acquisition, Standard Plumbing will reopen as the Appliance Gallery, a Standard Plumbing Company, the release said.

“We have live kitchens that people can come and try out no matter the price point,” said Hall. “You don’t have to guess whether you’ll like it

because we have live displays. You can see what it will look like in your kitchen.”

Hall said they’ve had people bring in dirty dishes to try out the dishwashers. “We had a food blogger who came in and tried baking cookies in nearly every oven we had. We tasted all of them.”

They’ll also match any price, he said. “You can shop around the national chains but we guarantee the lowest price.”

“We have compassion for them (customers),” said Reese. “They’re innocent people. It’s personal for them. Nobody wants to pay twice.”

For more information contact Reese at 801-233-4090.l

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New Davis County Commissioner ready to get to work

FARMINGTON—John Crofts will fill Randy Elliott’s seat on the commission after Elliott decided not to run again. Crofts’ roots run deep in the county, dating back to the pioneers.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Crofts works in emergency management. “It's the federal government, state and local entities. I’ve been to flooding disasters and natural hazards. When things go badly as an emergency manager I would run to the problem, try to fix things.”

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will take the Oath of Office as the newest Davis County Commissioner. Crofts was elected Nov. 5 and will replace Randy Elliott who did not run again.

“So many people asked ‘why don’t you run?’” said Crofts. “I wasn’t planning on running but when I found out Randy wasn’t running, on the last day I decided to throw my hat in the ring.”

Crofts said his roots run deep in Davis County, clear back to the pioneers. “My ancestor was Christopher Layton. He was a member of the Mormon Battalion. He was called to Utah and settled Kaysville.”

Crofts became interested in what was going on in the world when he was young. “I had five sisters and a brother,” he said. “My mom was dedicated to current events and I was taught early to read the paper.”

The family was also very service oriented, said Crofts. “My parents taught me to serve at an early age. I would shovel everybody’s snow for free. For my Eagle project I repainted all of the WWII widows’ mailboxes and put numbers on them. That commitment to service stuck with me.”

He also comes from a long line of survivors, he said. “My mom had breast cancer at 85. She wanted to live long enough for the next election so she could vote. She beat it. I come from fighters, I get my inspiration from her.”

That is one of Crofts’ goals as a new commissioner – more community engagement. “We need to be humble and to listen to the voters and represent the people who elected us. We need to come back to the local government and have deeper engagement with the 15 cities we represent.”

There has been a lot of discussion about homelessness and Crofts said he wants to find ways to help with the issue. “I know someone who said he was an addict and was homeless for three years. He’s now a successful businessman. He just wants a seat at the table to see what he can do to help. We need to listen to the community and come up with suggestions. We don’t need to attack other people’s beliefs, we need to come together to find solutions."

Another concern is that rent is really high, he said. “A small solution could be if you have a big house you could rent the basement or a room. I want to look for solutions to give people a leg up. I’m committed to help where I can.”

Crofts also believes in transparency. “In my opinion it’s not just a buzz word,” he said. It’s the concrete foundation of trust between elected officials and the people we serve. When we empower voters we empower the community’s future.”

Crofts said he’s anxious to take on this new role. “I’m so excited to jump into the water and get to work.” l

JOHN CROFTS stands on a corner with his campaign signs. Crofts will be sworn in on Jan. 6, 2025.

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SPORTS

Woods Cross wins two close ones in girls basketball action; Bountiful, Davis and Viewmont split games this week

Woods Cross won its third game in a row, pulling out two close games this week. Farmington, Bountiful, Davis and Viewmont also picked up wins.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Woods

Cross Woods Cross defeated Davis 42-36 Dec. 17, pulling out a close game with a 13 to 7 push over the final eight minutes in the win.

“This was a very competitive game that went back and forth,” said head coach David Simon. “We would be in the lead and then they would come back and take the lead. It went that way for most of the game. It wasn’t until the last few minutes of the game that we were able to extend the lead by making a few baskets and some critical free throws to seal the win.”

Ili Crockett’s 11 points and six rebounds led the Wildcats with Grace MacArthur and Adia Cook adding eight points each. Kaylee Abell scored seven points, Kiyomi Tauataina four and Mary Gilbert and Sophia Burden two to round out the offense.

“I was really proud of the girls, mostly because they stayed together,” Simon said. “I believe that is what is helping us be successful right now and it is fun to watch the girls compete together.”

Against Weber Dec. 20, the Wildcats won 34-31. A huge 18 point second quarter proved to be the difference in the win with the Wildcats closing things out with an 8 to 4 advantage in the fourth quarter.

Crockett scored eight points with Abell adding six and Tauataina, MacArthur, Cook and Burden each putting in five to round out the offense.

Woods Cross improved to 6-3 this year.

Bountiful

No. 1 ranked Bountiful defeated Spanish Fork 58-26 Dec. 18, coming

out strong with 34 points in the first half, enjoying a 25-point halftime advantage. The Redhawks held the Dons to just 15 points in the second half in the big win.

Mae Johnson had 16 points to lead Bountiful while Taylor Harvey and Milika Satuala were also in double figures with 13 and 11 points, respectively. Others helping on offense were Anna Larson and Isabeau Hoff (five points), Maleah Nelson and Charlotte Johnson (three) and Adelaide Stevenson (two).

Against Snow Canyon, 4A’s second best team, Dec. 20, Bountiful lost 62-54. The Redhawks started slow with a 12-point first quarter and found themselves down eight points. The rest of the game was played evenly and the Redhawks ended up losing by eight.

Harvey scored 20 points with Nelson adding 12 and Satuala 10. Stevenson put in six points with Mae Johnson scoring five and Abby Orme three. Mae Johnson also led on the boards with nine rebounds.

Bountiful is now 6-2 so far this season.

Davis

Davis lost to Woods Cross 4236 Dec. 17. The Darts were up one at halftime and then faced a tie-game through three quarters, but struggled offensively with just seven points in the final quarter in the loss.

T’Maea Eteuati scored 16 points while Kate Willard added 10 points for Davis. Also providing offense were Aubrey Simons and Sydney Plummer (three points) Lydia Tarbet (two) and Emy Richards and Chloe Peery (one).

Against Roy Dec. 20, the Darts won 51-35, turning a five-point advantage into a double-digit win with a 27-point second half effort.

Eteuati drained two 3-pointers and scored 20 points to lead Davis with Willard adding eight, Kiara Zwonitzer seven, Peery six, Tarbet four and Richards and Plummer three. Willard’s seven rebounds led on the glass in the win.

Sled

Once the snow starts to pile up and the kids are itching to get out and play, there are some great sledding hills right here in Bountiful. From rolling hills to quick descents, there’s plenty of fun around the corner.

By Tommy Rivas t.rivas@mycityjournals.com

When the snow starts to pile up, it’s time to get out and enjoy some winter activities. One of the most fun activities for kids is sledding. This is a fun, enjoyable, and classic winter activity that is highly affordable and can create so many great memories. Young or old, sledding can bring out the kid in all of us. The Bountiful benches have some great sledding spots that are easy to access and offer a fun opportunity to get out and play. From slow rolling small hills perfect for little ones, to more adventurous descents, there’s

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scored 15 points in two Redhawks games last week.

The Darts’ record is 5-3 in preseason play.

Viewmont

into some fun!

something for the kid in all of us. While not a definitive list, here’s a little kickstart to your sledding adventures for the season.

Mueller Park Junior High School: Located at 955 East 1800 South, Bountiful, this is an area classic. Mueller Park is probably one of the neighborhood’s best and most well-known sledding areas. It features

Mara Mickelson drained five 3-pointers, scoring 17 points, while Mary Carr added 14, Kailey Selleneit and Callie Peterson (eight points),

Please see BASKETBALL: pg. 8

Viewmont beat Weber 59-34 Dec. 17. A huge 32-point first half effort doubled up the previously-undefeated Warriors and 27 more points over the final 16 minutes put the game far out of reach.

multiple sledding options with the main hill being one of the longer and more steep hills at the park. There are several other routes that are less steep and not nearly as long. This park is great for the whole crew since there are plenty of options for sledders of all abilities. There is a large, paved parking lot that is perfect for hanging out and sipping cocoa after the sledding festivities.

Lewis Park: Located at 275 East Lewis Park Drive, Bountiful, this is a great, and usually less crowded park for sledding. This is a great spot for younger kids since the main hill has a nice gentle roll to it and is not as steep as other parks. Still, this can be a fun place to sled and play on a snowy playground. This park has plenty of space and a paved parking lot for easy access.

Gateway Parks at Eaglewood Golf Course: Did you know that Eaglewood Golf Course will feature a tubing hill this winter? Coming soon, this paid attraction is hoping to open as soon as the weather permits. Each of these parks offers tons of amenities such as

BOUNTIFUL

Maleah Nelson

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KIDS ENJOY fresh snow at Lewis Park, Bountiful.

LOCAL RESIDENT Ava flies off a jump while sledding in Bountiful.

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a moving carpet to take you uphill, fire pits, and heated restrooms. Tickets are good for an hour and a half, with warming zones for spectators. Snow making is currently in progress and should be an exciting opportunity for local tubing enthusiasts. Check their website for further information.

Another good spot, a little more

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Kelsey Lindsey and Sophie Gold (six).

Against Farmington Dec. 19, the Vikings lost 36-35, producing strong first and third quarters but couldn’t quite close things out in the loss.

Mara Mickelson put in three more from long range, scoring 13 points. Other offense came from Carr (seven points), Selleneit and Peterson (six), Annie Layton (two) and Susan Lamb (one).

Viewmont is now 5-4 this year.

Farmington

Farmington lost to Pleasant Grove 40-37 Dec. 17. The Phoenix squad was up four at halftime, but managed just 14 second-half points – to the Vikings’ 21 points – in the close loss.

Morgan Rogers led Farmington with 10 points while Ellie Schow (eight points), Breklyn Archibald (six), Makelle Weber and Olive Wayland (four), Emilie Figlioli (three) and Morgan Snell (two) also scored.

In its one-point win over Viewmont Dec. 19, Farmington found themselves down four at the break. But a nine point fourth quarter – to the Vikings’ five points – was enough to

Skeleton of 26,000-year-old red fox found in Whiterocks Cave in Uinta Mountains

the oldest in North America.”

Anearlycomplete red fox skeleton dating back to the Ice Ages has been recovered in the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah. A team of scientists from the Utah Division of State Parks and the USDA Forest Service Ashley National Forest, along with a group of Utah cavers discovered the bones.

centrally located, is West Bountiful City Park, at 550 W. 1600 North, West Bountiful. This is a large park that features a prominent large hill. Lots of room and open space can be found at this park. Sledding can be such a fun activity to share with kids, and we never truly outgrow the feeling of flying down a powdery hill. Hopefully, winter will have some great snow for us in store soon. Be sure to get out and enjoy the season. l

pull out the win.

Rogers and Figlioli both scored eight points to lead the Phoenix team with Archibald adding seven, Weber and Katie Myers six and Snell one.

Against Northridge Dec. 20, Farmington lost 38-36, holding a six point lead much of the way, but giving up 12 points over the final eight minutes in the loss.

Ellie Schow drained three 3-pointers, scoring 13 points, while Rogers (11 points), Figlioli (four), Snell (three), Wayland and Meyers (two) and Weber (one) made up the offense.

Farmington pulled out a 56-48 overtime win against Bonneville Dec. 27.

Weber’s 19 points led the way with Archibald (14 points), Schow (six), Rogers (five), Snell and Myers (four) and Wayland and Figlioli (two) also scoring in the win.

“Our girls are ready to compete in every game,” said assistant coach Hilary Noel. “It’s fun to coach them. Hopefully we continue to learn from our mistakes and grow together into a stronger team.”

The Phoenix squad is 7-4 heading into region play. l

The fox skeleton is believed to be approximately 26,000 years old, based on a radiocarbon age on one of the bones from several years ago, dating from just before the last glacial maximum during the Ice Ages, according to a USDA Forest Service release.

This means that the skeleton had already been lying in the cave for more than 10,000 years when humans first started farming founder crops and for more than 20,000 years when the Giza pyramids were built, the release said.

Red Foxes appeared in North America from Eurasia between 300,000 and 130,000 years ago and are the most widely distributed terrestrial carnivores in the world.

“It was a gorgeous specimen,” said the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum’s John Foster, who was the project's lead organizer. “Almost the entire animal lying where it had been for so long, nearly every bone intact and well preserved. We don’t often see specimens like that.”

“Roxy” was found partially articulated and lying on its left side in a less accessible part of the cave’s back. The name for the skeleton was a result of a poll taken at the museum, Foster said. “To find such a skeleton in a setting like a wet cave, with all the typical formations like ‘cave bacon,’ was unexpected as well,” he said.

“This specimen is one of the oldest directly dated records of the red fox species,” said Ice Age mammal expert Greg McDonald, a retired National Park Service paleontologist. “The first in Utah, but among

“Perhaps the most common question is how the red fox got nearly half a mile into the back of the cave in complete darkness,” said Ashley National Forest geologist David Herron, who helped plan and lead the expedition.

Although the fox was found several years ago, it was never collected because of the difficulty in getting the fragile bones of the cave and down a mountain. The team decided to go in this past summer after additional planning efforts, Foster said.

“Roxy the fox was collected from Whiterocks Cave in the Uinta Mountains at about 8,600 feet elevation. Because of the difficult access and conditions involving mud, crawling, and climbing, the team brought specially made plastic tubes for packing and getting bones out undamaged. Before any bones were removed, the skeleton was lit and photo-documented, another task that required hiking a lot of equipment up to and through the cave,” the release said.

“Getting the supplies and gear through the cave to the canid proved to be a challenge, and getting back out with the skeleton went only a little smoother,” Foster said. “We were in the cave for about six hours.”

The team of nine took nearly 16 hours to complete the entire expedition.

Few Ice Age mammals had been found in northeastern Utah before the discovery of Rox, the red fox skeleton – one of those being the shin bone of a camel found in the 1980s south of Vernal.

The bones will be fully cleaned and stabilized after initial tests are finished. Some of Roxy’s bones will be displayed at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum in Vernal, Utah.

“Roxy has finally seen the light of day again after 26,000 years in total darkness,” Foster said. “We look forward to sharing her with visitors soon.” l

VERNAL—The fox is the most complete Ice Age mammal found in northeastern Utah.

ROXY, THE RED FOX SKELETON, was lit up and had scale markers placed before she was photographed. Nothing was touched until this process was finished.

Photo by John Foster, Utah State Parks

Farmington Elementary celebrates 50 years

FARMINGTON–Former students and teachers came together to commemorate the 50-year milestone. One of the current teachers also attended the school as a child.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

It’s been 50 years since the first students walked through the doors of the brand new Farmington Elementary School. Now those kids are adults but still have fond memories of attending the school. Former students and teachers reunited at a recent celebration to commemorate this milestone.

“The school used to be on the hill where the Vista Center is now,” said Trudy Johnson, one of the first sixth graders. “I attended all of elementary at the other school and fifth grade was the highest level. In the new one they added sixth grade so I was the oldest twice.”

It was exciting to be in a new school, she said. “Back then it was in the middle of nowhere. There were no houses. The teachers seemed so old at the other school and there were new upbeat and cool teachers at the new one.”

Johnson said they got to help name the mascot. “We voted for the Roadrunner. He was fast and smart in the cartoons.”

Classrooms were open back then, she said. “Mr. Robb was my teacher and he’d have stuff at the back of the classroom. The walls could open into one big room. The library was also open with no walls.”

Johnson grew up in the area. “My

kids went there and now my grandkids go. It’s changed over time but it’s a good school.”

“I look back on the old school and it was a beautiful building,” said Sue Wiggins, who was also in the first sixth grade class. “It had a grand staircase. The new school had carpet and a ramp. It was a beautiful building too. It was a single level which was novel because the other school had two levels and the fact that it was all open was really cool.”

Kellianne Carlson is currently a teacher at Farmington Elementary but also attended the school as a child. “I was a student there and loved it,” she said. “I thought I had the best teachers in the world. They did so many fun

things. I still have boxes at home. I use some of the things I did then – it’s been at least 30 years – because it’s so fun.”

The school brings the community together, she said. “It has such a welcoming atmosphere making it fun learning and working together.”

Carlson said she got to work with her sixth grade teacher. “It was weird but great. She is such a great mentor. I saw how much they cared for students when I was there and wanted to do that and make a difference in a student’s life.”

When she was a student there, Carlson said one of her favorite crafts was apple head witches. “You had to cook them for hours. It was a simple little crafty thing but it was fun to do

AI – the new electricity?

Saras AI Institute is an AI-exclusive higher education institution that launched in October 2024. The online institute offers associate and bachelor’s degree programs in AI.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the wave of the future and has already become part of everyday life. According to a World Economic Forum report AI may displace up to 85 million jobs by 2025, and it is also expected to create 97 million new roles, many requiring specialized AI knowledge.

To meet the demands of the burgeoning industry, Saras AI Institute, an AI-exclusive higher education institute has launched in Utah, offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in the field.

“I consider myself a dreamer and a builder,” said Anil Singh, founder and president of Saras AI Institute. “That’s a fancy way of saying that I’m an entrepreneur.”

Singh was co-founder and CEO of Hanu Software Solutions. After 15 years, the company was acquired by Insight in 2022. “It was a successful exit,” he said. “I stayed with them through the end of the year to help them with the transition. On Jan. 1, 2023 I was like a free bird. I had just turned 50 and at that time I thought I’d have at least 10 more productive years left but I didn’t know what to do.”

Being a dreamer and a builder, Singh said he wanted to build something again from the ground up. “Just like what I had done in the past, but I didn’t know what to build. So I was at a loss. Fortunately, I worked with a coach (Ayse Birsel) who helped me reflect on my journey up to that point.”

Singh said what came out of those discussions is that education is something that’s very close to his heart. “I strongly felt that the foundation of my success was built on good quality education that I

received in India as well as in the U.S. So now my life’s purpose is to help students get a quality education that is affordable and make higher education more accessible to students across the globe.”

The last 25 years have been about computer science and programming, he said. “We feel that the next 25 years are going to be about AI and that’s why we started. (Computer scientist) Andrew Ng calls AI the new electricity.

Saras launched in October 2024. “We are based in Utah,” said Singh. “We are licensed to do business as a degree drafting higher education institute and that license is given to us by the State of Utah.”

Singh said when they were looking at finding a home for Saras they looked at at least 10 different states. “Utah is one of the top states for both edu-

around Halloween. We’re still doing that 30 years later. I show mine to the kids. They’re (witches) still here.”

The best thing was the teachers were excited about learning, she said. “They instilled that in us. They made learning fun.”

It’s a tradition oriented school, said Carlson. “We’re mixing the old traditions with the new ones. I think it’s a great school – that’s the reason I haven’t left.”l

cation as well as from a technology perspective. Another aspect is we have received an overwhelmingly positive response from everyone in Utah. So the warmth of the people was another reason.”

Saras is the first AI only 100% online higher education institute, he said. “So any student anywhere in the world can attend one of our programs. The first program is the Associate of Science degree in AI and the second program is Bachelors of Science in AI.”

Singh said Saras is building the institute as the most student centric educational institution on the planet. “So what does that mean? It means that we are outcome focused. There are two specific outcomes that we are driving toward, one to help our students gain meaningful and rewarding employment in AI and the second is to help them become future AI leaders, compassionate and responsible leaders of tomorrow who are ready to change the world.”

Looking at the AI landscape, Singh said they identified the top three jobs in the AI space. “They are: AI/ML Engineer, Data Scientist and Gen AI Engineer. For each of these jobs we identified what technical skills are required for these jobs. So we went from jobs to skills and then once we had the list of skills that’s when we started designing our courses.”

It’s very different from a certification program, he said. “We’re helping students become real AI experts. So this is a longer program. We are looking for someone who is passionate about AI.”

Saras is currently offering a full-ride scholarship contest for Utah students. One full-ride scholarship for an associate degree in AI and two half-ride scholarships for runners-up. It is open to current and prospective students. Submissions are due by Jan. 10, 2025. Go to sarasai.org/essay-contest-apply for more information. l

THE FIRST SIXTH GRADE class at Farmington Elementary 50 years ago.

Courtesy photos CAROLE ANN SCHWAB and Kellianne Carlson. Schwab taught at Farmington Elementary the first year it opened in 1974. Carlson was a student there when she was a child. Now she is a teacher at Farmington.

ANIL SINGH is the founder and president of Saras AI Institute. Singh’s goal is to help students get a quality education that is affordable and make higher education more accessible to students across the globe.

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IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN JENSEN, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Deceased.

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Salt City String Quartet performs for Small Stage Series

The quartet is a popular ensemble of exceptional musicians.

By Camille Bassett c.bassett@mycityjournals.com

Over the past few months, the Davis Arts Council has hosted its newest musical programming event, The Small Stage Series. With free performances once a month from October 2024 to March 2025, the series welcomes some of the best musicians in Utah. Performances take place at Abbington Senior Living in Layton.

The Small Stage series concert on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, featured a performance from the Salt City String Quartet. Comprised of cellist and talented music arranger Jill Plumb, violist Julie Aamodt, first violinist Emily Rice, and second violinist Emily Aamodt, the Salt City String Quartet is an immensely popular ensemble of exceptional musicians. Each member of the quartet brings a wealth of talent and experience through her performance background in both ensembles and as a soloist.

The quartet is known for their modern, original arrangements of well-known songs, incorporating everything from iconic film themes to classical music into their lively performances. During the Small Stage performance, the ensemble’s storytelling through song brought a spirit of connection and excitement to the room.

“It has been an especially wonderful challenge to create original arrangements that are exclusive to this quartet,” said Jill Plumb, the ensemble’s cellist and music arranger. “Not only do they make us unique from any other group, but we truly love to have

fun new music to play together, even if it’s just for ourselves in rehearsal.”

Plumb brought up how it can be difficult to find good new quartet music and to bring something fresh to the audience because of that. “Arranging whatever songs we want to play has opened up a whole world of possibilities, pulling from piano sonatas, flute concertos, Disney hits, A Capella groups…you name it!” she said. “It’s a fun jigsaw puzzle I get to put together, giving each instrument in our group a chance to shine and find harmonies that work well together.”

Because of their collective search for something vibrant and unique to their ensemble, the Salt City String

Quartet continually brings rich and joyful performances to Utah and beyond.

In keeping with their ensemble’s performance tradition, for example, each member of the quartet wore her signature red shoes to the Small Stage series concert. The quartet also prefers to set up performances in the center of the room to create an experience similar to a theatre in the round, where both musicians and audience members can enjoy a close-up show and take part in the feeling of connection. At the Abbington, this setup allowed for an intimate experience and atmosphere of togetherness.

“There is a 6th sense, a musical,

emotional connection that we rely on that creates a spine-tingling sensation within our group that we hope translates to our audience so they can feel it too,” said first violinist Emily Rice. “We trust each other, and we dearly love each other, and I think it comes across through our music in sensitivity, vibrancy, and sometimes a little sass! It’s so fun.”

“My very favorite thing about the concert was the chance to play for our special audience,” second violinist Emily Aamodt said. “What a wonderful elderly community this is! I could sense their deep appreciation for music and the chance to be there with us. You could feel their great energy, and it inspired us to perform even better.”

Each member of the ensemble emphasized that it is this special connection with the audience and with one another – a uniting together through music – that has made the Salt String Quartet all that it is.

“I love that we are such good friends with each other!” said violist Julie Aamodt, expressing how glad she is to get to play with her good friend, sister, and daughter. “When we play together, each of us truly has a ‘voice.’”

During December’s Small Stage performance, the synchronization of these four dear friends and musical “voices” is what brought such a wonderful concert to the community.

Community members interested in attending the Small Stage Series can look forward to the upcoming performance on Feb. 7, 2024, featuring women’s pop group Sugartime. Locals can also save the date for March 7, 2025, and the performance of Rocky Mountain soul artist Karlie Mckinnon. l

Strides Pediatric Therapy’s service ponies bring joy to Huntsman Cancer Institute

Two miniature ponies named Royal and Rhett regularly visit the Huntsman Cancer Institute, providing comfort and joy to child patients.

Donated to Strides Pediatric Therapy in 2020, both ponies are certified service animals trained to help ease anxiety.

By Rebecca Olds

rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com

It’s becoming a new normal to see two miniature ponies named Royal and Rhett outside the doors of Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Strides Pediatric Therapy, located in Eagle Mountain, is home to not only the two ponies but more horses that help with the treatment of child patients.

Currently, Huntsman is the only place the ponies visit outside of Strides.

Both Rhett and Royal are certified service animals that were donated to Strides in 2020 and have been fully vetted as “employees” of Huntsman. They are trained to slow their breathing and heart rate to help those around them feel comforted.

“It's just some sort of comfort, a little bit of joy and normalcy,” said co-owner of Strides and Draper resident Marley Juarez.

Smiles were big as the ponies made their way to their normal spot from where their trailer was parked, many visitors of the center stopping to pet and take pictures with them. And the joy only intensified as they made their way outside the main doors.

Most people described them as “chill” or “calm” which made it easy to come up to and pet the ponies.

“What’s funny is when they’re at home [and]

they’re in a paddock, a big area, just the two of them, they run and play,” said Strides co-owner and Juarez’s mom, Elizabeth Lebrecht. “They know their job. [When] they get home, they act like regular horses.”

The visits all started because a Huntsman patient reached out to the equine facility. After the ponies were certified, it became a regular occurrence and they have visited at least six times since April.

The latest visit was Christmas-themed and the ponies donned Santa hats that split to cover their ears and candy cane horse blankets.

Juarez said that they will continue bringing the ponies to Huntsman, especially for holidays throughout the year because the center holds a special place in her family’s heart.

“My older sister actually was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma, and she was treated here at Huntsman and she is now a PA here,” Juarez said.

“So it’s very full circle for us. Huntsman has a special place in our hearts after that, so we definitely plan to keep coming.”

The oldest Lebrecht, Maranda Lebrecht, was a patient for seven months at Huntsman during her early 20s when she was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma. Ten years later she works in the bone marrow transplant clinic as a physician’s assistant at the center helping other patients.

Maranda said that while the days were monotonous during her treatment, the medical staff did their best to help her live her life, even hosting a sorority formal in the center so she could attend.

Her mother called bringing the ponies to Huntsman her family’s “heart project.”

“It's such a gift to be invited back, to be invited here, and to be able to offer something to the patients,” Elizabeth Lebrecht said. l

THE SALT CITY STRING QUARTET performed in The Small Stage Series at Abbington Senior Living.

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HUNTSMAN PATIENT, BENITA SEE, visits with the miniature pony Royal outside of Huntsman Cancer Institute.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) FAMILY MEMBERS GRACE LEBRECHT, Elizabeth Lebrecht, Maranda Lebrecht and Marley Juarez consider taking the ponies to Huntsman a “heart project.”

Photos by Rebecca Olds

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jan. 6 -12

Parenting the Love & Logic Way

Jan. 7, 14, 28 and Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free course, registration required Headquarters Library, 133 S. Main St., Farmington

Chamber Connections

Networking Luncheon

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

No cost to attend. Food is available for purchase.

Fat Cats, 2067 W. 1800 North, Clinton

Missy Marlowe Wasatch Open

Gymnastics Meet 2025

Jan. 9-11, 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton

Layton City’s Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Friday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m. $20 per team

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(up to six people)

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle Legacy Junior High, 411 N. 3200 West, Layton

Food Preservation Classes

Saturday, Jan. 11, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., $35

Info and tickets at Eventbrite

Davis Catalyst Center, 1265 Sportsplex Drive, Kaysville

Preparedness & Self-Reliance Conference/Expo

Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$20 (includes lunch)

Lindquist Office Building, 3434 Washington Blvd., Ogden

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

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Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: Is Angie Harmon ever going to give us more “Rizzoli & Isles”? What’s she up to now?

A: Unfortunately, it looks like the odd couple of Boston policing did indeed solve their last case in 2016.

“Rizzoli & Isles” was a huge success for its cable network, TNT. So, when it was canceled in 2016, fans were surprised and upset and immediately started agitating for a continuation of some kind. But none ever came to pass.

Angie Harmon (“Law & Order”) has moved on — sort of. “Rizzoli & Isles” immediately found a new home for itself in reruns on Lifetime. And Harmon found a home there, too, first as the narrator of the docuseries “Cellmate Secrets,” then as the star of the feature film “Buried in Barstow” (2022). Marketing material for those shows generally mentioned that “Rizzoli & Isles” was airing in reruns on the network as well.

“Buried in Barstow” was supposed to be the first in a series and part of a multipicture deal Harmon signed with Lifetime, but nothing else has come out of it so far.

Other than those, and a brief gig as a voice actress in a few episodes of the kids cartoon “Voltron: Legendary Defender” in 2017, we haven’t heard anything from Harmon since she turned in Rizzoli’s badge.

Q: Ken Jeong did some singing on “The Masked Singer” and did a great job. Has he done any more?

A: It might be easier to ask what Ken Jeong (“Community”) hasn’t done at a professional standard.

In case you hadn’t heard, before becoming a full-time comedian and then actor, Jeong was a practicing internal physician. In fact, he still technically is — he maintains his medical license in California, presumably in case this multihyphenate-screen-star thing doesn’t work out.

He started doing comedy while still in school, before taking comedy to the screen in film and television roles. His latest transformation is into a TV host, of the Fox musical game show “I Can See Your Voice” — a gig he got after being a

full-time panelist in “The Masked Singer.” And through it all, he’s also found time to show off some singing chops of his own. At first, it was for comedic effect. Jeong sang in “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” (2009), one of his earlier screen roles. He also broke into song a few times in “Community,” his breakout hit sitcom. But, when he got into the musical reality shows, he surprised people by actually being good. See, for example, his performance of “I’m Just Ken,” the hit song from the 2023 film “Barbie,” in a “Barbie”themed episode of “The Masked Singer” last fall.

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Monday Poppa’s House

(2) KUTV 7:30 p.m.

When Trey (Caleb Johnson) gets accepted into a prestigious private school, Junior (Damon Wayans Jr.) and Nina (Tetona Jackson) look to Poppa (Damon Wayans), JJ (Geoffrey Owens) and Catherine Wendy (Raquel Robinson) to help pay tuition.

Brilliant Minds

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

Based on the works of famed neurologist Oliver Sacks, this medical drama follows eccentric yet gifted neurologist Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto). After an apartment building collapses, Dr. Wolf and his team face their biggest challenge yet.

Tuesday

Married at First Sight

LIFE 6 p.m.

To celebrate their one-month anniversaries, the couples put together a fun event filled with whiskey tasting, picnics and a tree-lined obstacle course. However, multiple disagreements and a shocking job resignation threaten to derail the event. Deal or No Deal Island (5) KSL 7 p.m.

After making a huge splash with its first season, this unique take on “Deal or No Deal” is back with 14 new contestants, three of which — David Genat, Parvati Shallow and Dr. Will Kirby— already used to the high stakes of reality television.

Wednesday

World War Z

AMC 6 p.m.

When a zombie outbreak threatens all of human society, former U.N. investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) takes it upon himself to travel the world to find the source of the infection. 2007 post-apocalyptic thriller “I Am Legend” immediately follows.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

A new batch of celebrities, including Denise Richards, Stephen Baldwin and Cam Newton, are ready to enlist during Season 3 of this grueling reality series. Led by an elite team of ex-special forces operatives, the celebs try their best to survive.

Thursday

Playoff Semifinal at the Capital

One Orange Bowl

ESPN 5:30 p.m.

Two of the top teams in college football meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., for the annual Orange Bowl game. Whoever wins will secure their place in the National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 20, from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, along with homebuilder Taylor Morrison and his team of builders and contractors, continue to help families in need of full-on home renovations in this all-new episode of the famed home makeover series.

Friday

Keeping Up With the Joneses

HBO 6:10 p.m.

Jeff (Zach Galifianakis) and Karen Gaffney (Isla Fisher) grow suspicious of their new neighbors, the all-too-perfect Tim (Jon Hamm) and Natalie Jones (Gal Gadot). Their suspicions turn out to well-placed when they discover the Joneses are spies.

Lopez vs Lopez (5) KSL 7:30 p.m.

George (George Lopez) and Mayan (Mayan Lopez) try their best to navigate all the headaches and dysfunction that come from reconnecting to find the joy in making up for lost time — all along side their offbeat extended family — during this latest episode.

Saturday

High School Football

(5) KSL 11 a.m.

Live from the Alamodome in San Antonio, the top 100 high school football players from across the U.S., including David Sanchez Jr., Devin Sanchez, DJ Pickett, Jamie Ffrench and Jabari

Brady,

Terror

LIFE 6 p.m.

Marcela Borges (Dascha Polanco) and her family’s quiet weekend is shattered when armed intruders break into their suburban Florida home. With no way to meet their demands, Marcela must make multiple life-and-death decisions to keep her family alive.

Slingshot

SHOW 7 p.m.

Casey Affleck stars as John — an astronaut aboard a spaceship headed to Saturn’s moon, Titan — in this sci-fi thriller. As the spaceship draws closer to Titan, John and his crewmates (Laurence Fishburne, Tomer Capone) start to lose their grip on reality.

Sunday Murder Company

SHOW 1:05 p.m.

During history’s darkest hour, a team of U.S soldiers (Kelsey Grammer, William Moseley, Joe Anderson) must smuggle a member of the French resistance behind enemy lines on D-Day in hopes of assassinating a top Nazi target. Based on true events.

Miss Scarlet on Masterpiece (7) KUED 7 p.m.

During this Season 5 premiere, DI Blake (Tom Durant-Pritchard) arrives at Scotland Yard and kicks Eliza (Kate Phillips) off the case of a missing Lord accused of murder. While Blake doesn’t approve of private detectives, Eliza

With the threat of Lasher (Jack Huston) still looming, young neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) takes it upon herself to deal with the demon she unwittingly birthed into the world for her family’s sake. This time, nothing is off

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Maintaining “Law & Order” is coming ever more naturally to Tony Goldwyn as he continues his tenure on the iconic series.

The actor-director joined the revival of the NBC and Peacock drama last year, with his Nicholas Baxter succeeding Sam Waterston’s (“The Six Triple Eight,” 2024) Jack McCoy as the Manhattan district attorney who’s not always easy to read for the show’s other main characters — particularly the prosecutors who work for him, played by Hugh Dancy (“Hannibal”) and Odelya Halevi (“Black Adam,” 2022). As the series, produced by the iconic Dick Wolf (who is also behind the FBI and One Chicago franchises), resumes its 24th season Thursday, Jan. 16, the episode centers largely on Baxter as some work he did years earlier comes into question.

“It has to do with terrorism,” Goldwyn explains, “so it’s really interesting and really topical. It goes back to when Baxter was working for the U.S. Attorney’s office, and he wrote a piece of legislation for the Homeland Security Department. That comes back not to haunt him, but it becomes quite inflammatory, and he has to defend it.”

After his seven-season run as President Fitzgerald “Fitz” Grant III in ABC’s “Scandal,” Goldwyn was looking for something different in returning to steady series work. “I wasn’t sure I was up for doing something where I was on the back burner, doing just one or two scenes per episode,” he says. “That can be an awesome and cozy job, but I thought, ‘If I’m going to commit to this, I think need to have more variety.’ It can be great for others do the heavy lifting, but this has been a really nice mix that shakes things up.”

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