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BOUNTIFUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR ‘BEING KIND’

BOUNTIFUL—Children at Bountiful Elementary School got a surprise visit from First Lady Abby Cox recently when she came to present the students with a Certified School of Kindness award, the first school in the Davis School District to receive one.

“A parent of a first grader who is part of the One Kind Act A Day organization came to us and wanted to have the kids participate in it,” said Principal Kristen McDonough. “We thought the whole school should be involved in the effort.”

The first week in March the PTA put up huge donuts for each class in the lunchroom, she said. “The kids would get sprinkles from the teachers for any kind act they saw. It became kind of a competition.”

The next week kids took home a chart to record their kind acts or if they saw someone else’s, said McDonough. “We also took donations for the pantry.”

The third week was focused on an essay or poster and the organization judged those, she said. “It was sweet to read their stories of what kindness meant to them. The fourth week the HOPE squad had activities.”

McDonough said the school’s goal was 10,000 kind acts. “We got 11,431 kind acts so we exceeded our goal. We also gathered 286 pounds of donations for the pantry.”

At the assembly last week, the winning kids (essays and posters) got to read their essays and show their posters, she said. “The man running the organization got a certification of kindness and Abby

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

Cox (and others) signed a plaque and presented it to us. The Vice President of the Utah State PTA celebrated that with us too.”

The kids became more conscientious, said McDonough. “They started holding doors, giving compliments and helping teachers without being asked.”

At the end of February the staff all got coins that said One Kind Act A Day, she said. “We practiced on each other to model it for the kids and see what it looks like and what it feels like to be kind.”

McDonough will be moving to Valley View Elementary next year. “I want

WEST BOUNTIFUL PASSES NEW OVERNIGHT CAMPING ORDINANCE

By Simon Mortensen

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aking preventative measures against a rising problem, West Bountiful's City Council passed a law to prohibit public property camping during their meeting on May 7.

Titled Ordinance #486-24, the law states that “no person may camp in or upon any public property, nor any property owned by other governmental entities that have posted notice prohibiting camping.” A violation of the ordinance could be charged with a misdemeanor, according to West Bountiful’s Chief of Police Brandon Erekson.

“We’ve seen an increase [in urban camping] around this entire south end of people coming in trying to camp at businesses or within parks,” Erekson said. “We decided that we would try to adopt an ordinance to help, kind of, in the event that we needed any sort of enforcement.”

During the meeting, Erekson brought up an encounter police had with an obstinate camper in a school bus that had been converted into a shelter. Erickson says that law enforcement’s focus on issues related to overnight camping is to direct people to shelters and facilities that can help them.

While these instances are uncommon in West Bountiful, he says that some individuals did try to camp at the city's park on 1600 North as well as trailheads. According to Erekson, the individual in the school bus was “moving around to different neighborhoods.”

The timing of this ordinance coincides with Supreme Court discussions over the constitutionality of anti-camping ordinances. Critics of these laws cite the eighth amendment in their arguments – noting that issuing civil citations to people who camp but have nowhere else to go constitutes as cruel and unusual punishment. West Bountiful's City Council says that it will amend the ordinance to align with potential Supreme Court decisions if

needed.

Along with decisions regarding overnight camping, West Bountiful has recently passed updated parking laws. On April 2, the City Council replaced their previous codes with Ordinance #482-24. Erekson says that the update helps prevent vehicle owners from parking their vehicles on the side of the road for an excessive amount of time.

“Just like any law, [these ordinances] provide us an avenue for enforcement action if we need to take it.” Erekson said. “Our approach has always been educate first before we would result to issuing a citation.”

City ordinances prohibit vehicles from parking for more than 48 hours on a street except for in winter – when street parking is prohibited during the hours of 12 a.m. - 7 a.m. from Nov.

15 to April 1. Erekson said that the ordinances provide some extended time during the holiday season.

West Bountiful’s police department was recently awarded a Professional Standards Accreditation plaque from the Utah Chiefs of Police Association. Delivered to Erekson by the association’s executive director Val Shupe, the accolade notes that the department has met all standards on a list of 174 items.

During the presentation, Erekson said that West Bountiful was able to meet the standards within one year – a task that Shupe says takes many departments over three years to complete. l

to work on it there too,” she said. It’s fun to be part of something bigger, said McDonough. “We hope to plant the seeds of being kind when they’re young so they can carry that into their adult life and see the benefits from that. It causes a ripple effect when you start it.”l

DAVIS, BOUNTIFUL SOFTBALL CLOSE OUT HISTORIC SEASONS

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Davis

Fifth-seeded Davis defeated No. 4 Pleasant Grove 9-5 May 21 in the first round of bracket play at the 6A state tournament. The Darts jumped out to an 8-0 lead after two innings and held on for the win.

Sophomore Jewel Korth drove in five runs with a 2-for-3 plate performance, which included a home run and two runs scored. Seniors Rayleigh Starnes and Lauryn Hall also had an RBI while sophomore Serena Roth was the winning pitcher on the mound.

“We have had a historical year for Davis softball, being region champions and now we are in the final six teams of the state,” said head coach Todd Street. Against top-ranked Riverton May 21, Davis lost 14-4, giving up runs in each inning. Roth and Hall each drove in a run in the loss.

Continuing in bracket play, the Darts again faced Pleasant Grove May 22 but this time lost 15-5. Davis was down 8-0 before they got on the board and 14-1 going into the later innings in the loss that ended their season.

Senior Sydney Marrelli

of the Davis School District

Photo by Simon Mortensen

drove in two runs while Hall and senior Jada Chilton

Bountiful High senior catcher Athena Tongaonevai watches one of her two home runs in a 10-7 loss to Springville May 22 that ended the Redhawks season in the late rounds of the 5A state tournament. Photo courtesy Haven Rock Photography

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COUNTY TREASURER

Matt Brady

Meet MATT BRADY– a man of integrity. After 15 years with Utah’s state retirement system, Matt joined Davis County Government in 2022, where he currently serves as Chief Deputy Treasurer. Matt is focused on cost-efficient property tax collection and administration, and is committed to upholding statutory requirements and standards of practice. He serves taxpayers with kindness, efficiency, and transparency. Matt holds a Master of Public Administration from BYU and an Economics degree from the University of Utah. BANK ON BRADY to serve as our next county treasurer! Visit votemattbrady.com to learn more and to view local endorsements.

Blake Woodall

Blake Woodall brings over two decades of experience in audit and finance to his candidacy for Davis County Treasurer. With a career spanning public accounting, corporate finance (including roles at Deseret Management Corporation), and complex government entities, where Blake has honed his skills in financial analysis and process improvement. For the past seven years, he has served as the Internal Auditor in the Davis County Auditor’s Office, collaborating with various departments, including the Treasurer’s Office. This comprehensive experience has equipped Blake with a deep understanding of the Challenges facing the Treasurer’s Office and the insight needed to implement effective solutions.

DAVIS SCHOOL BOARD DIST. 1

Alex Densley

I was born and raised in Bountiful.

I attended all public schools in the district and was a custodian for many years for them. I am the middle child. I am married with two kids that are entering the school system. I like being involved and do multiple things in the community. I enjoy spending time with my family and doing activities with them.

Alisa Mercer

As a mother of three children in the Davis School District, I am grateful for our exceptional teachers and staff. My commitment to our community includes serving as a parent representative on school Community Councils and on the PTA. As the former Director of Client Services at the Bountiful Food Pantry, I have demonstrated organizational leadership, community bridge-building, and fiscal responsibility. I also have experience as an instructor, helping adults complete their high school diplomas and training teachers in literacy methodologies. As your representative on the Davis School Board, I commit to ensuring high-quality education for ALL students. AlisaforDavis.com

VOTER GUIDE

DAVIS SCHOOL BOARD(CONTINUED)

Melanie Mortensen

Melanie is a mother of four and a former teacher with a deep passion for education. She has worked at every level of public education, council and committee, including parent outreach and administrative liaison. Melanie loves teaching and her children were involved in charter and homeschool education at different times in their educational careers. She has spent the past few years working with the state legislature and state board of education, and has a concrete knowledge of how the education process works.

Melanie has many gifts, including a special talent for empathy, communication and understanding. She is honest and trustworthy, and is committed to being accountable and transparent with her research and decisions. Melanie was raised in Farmington and has raised her family in Bountiful. She is truly the best fit to represent south Davis County on the Davis School Board.

STATE AUDITOR

Ricky Hatch

Ricky Hatch is the only CPA and certified auditor in this race. He’s been Weber County’s Auditor since 2010 and has unmatched expertise and real conservative values. A BYU grad, Hatch has twice been recognized as County Auditor of the Year. Ricky represents the nation’s counties on a board that helps establish national governmental accounting standards. He’s testified before Congress twice. A CPA for 26 years with an unwavering commitment to root out waste, fraud and abuse, Ricky is the ideal candidate for Utah’s State Auditor. It just makes sense that our State Auditor should be … an auditor!

STATE SENATE 8

I am a Vietnam era veteran, retired diplomat and humanitarian having served under eight presidents; a Trustee of the South Davis Water District working to preserve the aquifers that provide our drinking water; a defender of Utah’s children against illegal immigrant driven, job-related child identity theft and I am able to build consensus in challenging situations. I am running because legislators pass hundreds of bills that they do not read or understand and because they listen to the elites more than to us. I will always listen to you and will only serve one term. Website: ronaldmortensen.com.

Todd Weiler

I have lived in Woods Cross City for 27 years, and my wife and I have raised our family here in Davis County. After serving on the Woods Cross City Council, I was elected as the Davis County Republican Party Chair and the Davis Chamber of Commerce Chair. I’ve served on the boards of Lakeview Hospital and United Way as well as the Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum. I am pro-life, pro-family, and pro Second Amendment.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

Stewart Barlow Dist. 17

As a fiscal conservative, surgeon, and businessman, I prioritize economic growth, job creation, and defending limited government. Currently, I chair the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Sub-Appropriations in the House, also serving on Revenue and Taxation, and Health and Human Services committees. A lifelong Davis County resident, happily married to my wife for four decades, and proud parent of six, I hold degrees from the University of Utah and Georgetown Medical School. Advocating for healthcare, business, and Utah’s prosperity, I ensure your voice resonates in Capitol Hill for a better-managed state.

Daniela Harding Dist. 16

Daniela Harding, a lifelong Republican, calls Layton home with her husband and three teenagers. Her involvement in the Layton community has been extensive. She has served as a Layton Planning Commissioner and as a Central Davis Junior High Community Council member. She most recently served as the Davis County Republican Party Chair from 2019-2023. Daniela believes local control by local citizens with minimal intrusion from government is the best way to govern. She is also a strong advocate for responsible development, lowering the tax burdens on families, and ensuring we have a strong infrastructure. For more information, please visit www.danielaharding.com

Tenna Hartman Dist. 19

Tenna Hartman, Bountiful resident for 27 years, epitomizes resilience and determination. Her husband, Audie, is a Hill Air Force Base employee. They have raised five children and enjoy four wonderful grandchildren. Tenna’s journey from single mother to successful entrepreneur and business owner reflects her unwavering spirit. A University of Utah graduate, she has 35 years of expertise in business, health insurance, sales, and marketing. Beyond business, Tenna’s roles as Joan of Arc, President of the United Women’s Forum, Director of Utah Patriot Camp, and motivational speaker exemplify her commitment to empowering others. A dedicated leader, she enriches the community she loves.

Trevor Lee Dist. 16

Trevor lives in Layton with his wife Kaitlin and four kids. He graduated from Davis high school and has a degree from Weber state university. Trevor’s professional background is in business, management, finance, loans and insurance.

As the current representative, and Republican Party Endorsed candidate, he’s dedicated to upholding our conservative values, closely listening to the districts needs, and helping lead the charge on tough issues. On Capitol Hill, he’s proven to be a team player, bringing stakeholders together to get results. He’s honored to served district 16, and always here to help.

Ray Ward Dist. 19

Ray Ward represents Bountiful and West Bountiful in the Utah House of Representatives, where he currently serves as the House Chair of the Social Services Appropriations Committee. Important issues for him are reducing health care costs, battling the opioid epidemic, supporting public education, maintaining a favorable environment for families and businesses, and keeping a healthy Great Salt Lake.

Ray is a family physician at Cope Family Medicine/Ogden Clinic in Bountiful. He received an MD-PhD degree from the University of Washington. He and his wife, Beverly, raised their three children in Bountiful and they enjoy playing Pickleball with friends.

Ron Mortensen

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on’t get me wrong. I’m all for men beating each other with sticks but the ice-palooza circus we’ve experienced as the National Hockey League moved a team to Utah has been a bit much.

My sports-crazed husband is in hockey high-heaven, and he’s not alone.

The former Arizona Coyotes (but currently unnamed Utah team) was welcomed by a multitude of rabid hockey fans as the team arrived in Salt Lake.

The Utah Snow Angels (?) will now undergo a terrifying assimilation into the state’s culture.

Ryan Smith, new owner of the Utah Iceholes (?), spent $1.2 billion to bring the NHL team here and he has Big Plans! Plans that include restructuring a mall to create a hockey training center, reconfiguring the Delta Center so fans can see

all the bloody hockey fights and gaining extreme control over three city blocks in downtown Salt Lake, although he promised not to blast the beloved Abravanel Hall to rubble. Yet.

In the ultimate power play, Smith asked lawmakers to contribute another $1 billion to the project, which includes a sales tax increase, so everyone can help finance the Utah Snowplows’ (?) salvation of the state’s pro sports scene.

(Sidenote: Sales tax? Really? Have our lawmakers seen the lines outside of food banks? People can’t afford Cheerios, let alone tickets to a hockey game.)

But it’s not just hockey. Government and business groups are willing to toss billions (BILLIONS) of dollars around to fund baseball stadiums in Daybreak and, potentially, Salt Lake’s west side.

This is a slap-shot to the face for women’s sports in Utah. If we’re going to invest billions, can legislators squeak the wallet open a bit more to give a portion to female teams? A survey showed overwhelming support for a redesign of the current Salt Lake Bees stadium to become a female-focused sports center. Where are the billions of dollars for that project?

Did you know our state has a championship female/non-binary Pro Ultimate Frisbee team, the Utah Wild? We also host the Utah Falconz, part of the Women’s National Football Conference. Where do they play? On high school football fields. The only reason the Utah Royal’s soccer team has a beautiful venue is because it was built for Real, a men’s team.

Don’t whine and say, “But nobody cares about women’s sports.” For its opening game this year, the Royals set a record for the highest-attended women’s sporting event in Utah history.

Millions of fans watched the women’s college final as Caitlin Clark played her last game before being drafted into

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the WNBA with a four-year, $338,000 contract. I’m sure she was offered the same amount as her male counterpart, the first overall draft pick in last year’s NBA.

Record scratch! Hold up! Last year, top draft pick Victor Wembanyama signed a four-year contract with the Spurs worth $55.2 million. Sigh.

Acquiring the Utah Frostbite (?) was a great accomplishment, but the state has a chance to pull off a phenomenal hat trick: develop a hockey fan base, build a baseball utopia and create a haven for women’s sports.

How cool would it be, for a state that ranks last in women’s pay equality, to invest in women’s athletics? What message would that send to our daughters and granddaughters?

I don’t know much about hockey but its success shouldn’t come with a sales tax increase, carte blanche control over a key center of downtown or at the expense of women’s sports.

With its shiny new logo and sparkly Zambonis, the Utah Windchill (?) could have a great first season as fans get behind them. But don’t be fooled. Hockey isn’t the only game in town. l

RGS Exteriors & Construction doesn’t skimp on quality

S“Our general philosophy has been to nd the best version of a product or the best material and then gure out how to install it in the most superior way,” he said. “If we’re going to do quality work, we want it to last a long time. So we have a 10-year warranty on anything that we do.”

The products used by RGS must live up to that warranty so they partner with superior suppliers to o er true value for money. Because RGS doesn’t cut corners with inexpensive materials, homeowners can be assured the investment they make in their home will be backed up with exemplary workmanship.

As the state’s premium rain gutter installation company for more than 60 years, RGS has spent decades re ning its products and services to protect homes from roof rot, damaged siding or leaky foundations.

Fisher said they are uncompromising when it comes to quality and their clients are willing to pay the extra expense for materials that are long-lasting, durable and installed correctly.

“We’re asking customers to pay more money to do this job the right way and that’s the only way anybody can justify paying more money for anything. There has to be tangible value,” Fisher said. “Our ideal clients are people who are really invested in their home, people who care about quality and have a high sense of value in their home.”

For siding projects, RGS uses James Hardie ber cement siding for its durability, style and low-maintenance lifespan. As the only Elite Preferred installer for James Hardie in Utah, RGS trains its installation crews to be incredibly knowledgeable about the product before they ever get to work on a home.

RGS also features triple-pane windows, expertly installed for the price of a double-pane window. With the extreme

temperatures in Utah, high-quality windows o er less temperature bleed-through, better sound dampening and added security.

With a variety of window options, homeowners can choose a style that re ects their home’s personality. Whether it’s a bay window, a picture window or a garden window, RGS backs its window installation with a lifetime warranty.

Other services o ered by RGS include remodeled entryways, custom metalwork, stucco, doors and chimney covers. Stop by the RGS location at 4235 Farm Road in West Jordan to talk with an expert, or for more information, visit rgsexteriorsutah.com or call 801-997-6616.

“Our whole executive team and our management team have the same paradigm; we would rather do it right,” Fisher said. “It’s so much easier to work with people when you know you’re providing a great product. We also give the reassurance that if we do something wrong, we absolutely, unequivocally will take care of it. That’s just our guarantee.”

also recorded an RBI.

“It was a historical year for Davis High softball with 19 wins! That’s the second most wins in the last 25 years here,” said Street. Street noted his “amazing senior class” in Chilton, Hall and Starnes who were recognized as First Team All-Region at second base, left field and catcher, respectively, while Marrelli was honored on the Region 1 Second Team for her play in right field.

“They showed great leadership and carried us to a region championship – only the third in Davis High history,” Street said.

The Darts were also led this year by Roth, who was named Region 1’s Co-Most Valuable Player.

“She was unbelievable in the circle for us this year,” Street said. “She is a very clutch performer.”

Other all-region performers were Korth (First Team All-Region shortstop), junior Hadley Isaacs (Second Team All-Region third baseman), freshman Cambell Christensen (Second Team All-Region pitcher) and junior Katie Klaumann (Second Team All-Region first baseman).

“We had great hitting from Chloe Perry, our designated player, and great fielding from Libby Miller, our flex in the field,” Street said. “We also got great play all year from Adelyn Turpin who we will depend on greatly this next year.”

Also on the DHS squad that went 19-7 this season were juniors Tempe Haslam and Sophia Slour; sophomore Koryn Mafi; and freshmen Rosalie Hartley, Nora Morrow, Hannah Garlock, Avery Cosentino, Alivia King and Presley Bangerter.

Street was assisted on the coaching staff by Rainy Dold and Bobby Sunderland.

“We are excited for the future with these great younger players,” Street said. “Most importantly we have an amazing softball family. We love all our past and current players. We could not have had this historical season without them all. We value everyone on our team, from the super stars to our amazing manager Brynlee Beckstrand. It has been an amazing season. Thanks for all the amazing support from our girls’ parents. These girls are raised in amazing families. That is the key to our success.”

Bountiful

No. 3 Bountiful defeated sixth-seeded Salem Hills 4-0 May 21, scoring two runs to open the game and two runs in their final inning to complete the shutout. Junior Ella Miller struck out 16 batters in a three-hit performance on the mound. Offensively, senior Athena Tongaonevai drove in the team’s four runs with a 2-for-3 showing at the plate, including a home run.

Against second-seeded Springville May 21, Bountiful lost 8-5. The Redhawks were down 7-3 early and scored two runs in the seventh inning but it wasn’t enough.

Sophomore Kamryn Rasmussen led the offense with two RBIs while senior Jaci Alvey also brought in a run in the loss. Miller had seven strikeouts against Red Devils batters.

Bountiful again played Salem Hills May 22, and again defeated the Skyhawks, this time with a 4-1 score. Salem Hills held a 1-0 lead through four innings before the Redhawks put up four runs to take control of the game.

Miller’s 11 strikeouts shut down the Skyhawks offense. Senior Melissa Turpin hit a key two-RBI single in the fifth inning while junior Claire Yates also drove in a run in the win.

In the final four, Bountiful played Springville May 22 and lost 10-7, ending their season. The Redhawks scored three runs in the first inning and was up 4-1 and 7-4 through five innings before giving up six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to lose control of the game.

Tongaonevai hit two home runs while Miller also went yard in the loss.

“It was a very good year,” said head coach Butch Latey. “It’s the most wins of any Bountiful team ever – 27. The pitching and the hitting were good all year long. I had a great group of kids that worked hard and had fun and got better every day.”

Also on the BHS team that went 27-5 this season were senior Frankie Galeana; junior Isabeau Hoff; sophomores McKinley Duryea, Aimee Moore, Alivia Trump and Brenna Wentworth; and freshmen Aspyn Danner, Reagan Duryea, Serafina Hoff, Alexa James, Ainslee Jensen and Mia Loya.

Latey was assisted on the coaching staff by Ron Osborne, Katie Tanner, Kylie Flannary-Evans and Darby Freeland. l

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 3-9

A Night at the Nursery with Porches & Planters

Monday, June 3, 4-8 p.m.

Garden vendors, food trucks, free photo booth

Country Gardens Nursery, 395 Deseret Dr., Kaysville

North Salt Lake Food Trucks Night

Monday, June 3, 5-8 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Unity in Our Community – Pride Event

Monday, June 3, 5-8 p.m.

Live music, vendors, food trucks

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North, North Salt Lake Family First Mondays – Beach Party

Monday, June 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Fountain Square at Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

Create Better Health Series

Monday, June 3, 7-8 p.m., FREE

MyPlate & Physical Activities Guidelines

Recipe Demo: Create a salad Bountiful Library, 725 S. Main Street

Nature Journaling

Wednesday, June 5, 1-2 p.m.

Journal about birds in the wetlands Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

Kaysville’s First Friday Festival

Friday, June 7, 4-8 p.m.

Live music, talent show, food trucks and vendors Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Road

Free Friday Film Series: Pirates of the Caribbean –Curse of the Black Pearl Friday, June 7, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Comcast launches epic short film that honors the nation’s fearless airmen

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

For more than 60 years, Comcast has supported the military community through programs, services and resources. Through its Project UP initiative, Comcast will commit $1 million this year to organizations that support veterans in digital skills-building programs, entrepreneurship opportunities and access to technology.

To highlight this commitment, Comcast NBCUniversal and Xfinity launched the short film “The Aviators,” directed by Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow. The film celebrates the pioneering generation of military aviators and showcases the power of technology that connects people of all ages.

Inspired by the bonds forged among military servicemen, “The Aviators” features true-life Vietnam veterans Cmdr. (Ret.) Jack “Razor” Gillett, Maj. (Ret.) Elester “Hollywood” Latham, Lt. (Ret.) Jim “Zeke” Lloyd, and Lt. (Ret.) Bill “Offender” Moir. Gillet, Lloyd and Moir served with the Gunslingers squadron in the USS Saratoga. The film brought them together for the first time in 16 years.

“It’s a real honor to work with our nation’s veterans,” Bigelow said in a documentary about the short film. “They’re special people who’ve devoted their lives to our security. I feel like it’s my opportunity to give back.”

With the launch of the film in May, Xfinity announced new military benefits that include a $180 virtual prepaid card for military customers to apply to their choice of Xfinity services, one free Xfinity mobile line for one year, and an automatic upgrade to become an Xfinity Diamond Rewards member.

Additionally, the military community can continue to enjoy specially-priced park tickets and discounted vacation packages at Universal Destinations & Experiences.

Throughout 2024, Comcast will support several military-serving nonprofits advancing digital equity. Key organizations include NPower which provides free training for active-duty members transitioning out of the military; Our Community Salutes which offers high school graduate enlistees connectivity offers and digital equity resources; the Wounded Warrior Project which ensures veterans can access health benefits and career resources online, and Hesperus which donates laptops to Native American veterans participating in the Entrepreneurship Veteran Bootcamp.

“Through our partnership with Comcast, together we

are helping address the critical technical training needs of service men and women who are making the transition to civilian life,” said NPower CEO Bertina Ceccarelli. “By being intentional about the needs of the military community, we can help make that shift more seamless and impactful for individuals and the companies that seek to hire them.”

New Xfinity military offer and NBCUniversal discounts equal more than $700 in savings

Comcast has introduced a portfolio of new Xfinity Military discounts and dedicated offerings to ensure veterans, service members, military spouses and their dependents stay connected to the Xfinity network’s unmatched speed and reliability. For more information on this initiative visit corporate.comcast.com .

Founded by World War II Navy veteran Ralph Roberts, Comcast has hired more than 21,000 veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses since 2015.

Deneiva Knight is a former military spouse and U.S. Army Reservist, serving from 1996-2001. Now the external affairs director for the Comcast Mountain West Region, Knight is proud to work for a company that invests in active-duty, transitioning and retired military service members.

“I am proud to work for Comcast,” Knight said, “a company that not only honors its veterans and military-serving employees but creates opportunities to support us at every angle through its benefits structure, career pathways, and community impact initiatives.”

Xfinity presents “The Aviators” on YouTube. l

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Inclusive Family Fun Run/Autism Acceptance

Fundraiser

Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Register at ActiveWithAutism.org

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North, North Salt Lake

Whitaker Tea Party

Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $20

Elizabeth's Victorian Tea at the Whitaker Museum Registration is required at CentervilleUtah.gov Whitaker Museum, 168 N. Main St., Centerville

Antelope Island Star Party

Saturday, June 8, 7-10 p.m.

Meet at the White Rock Bay/Back Country Trailhead Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse

Free Sunday Concert Series: SYNKÕFA

Sunday, June 9, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

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

Comcast NBCUniversal and Xfinity launch the short film “The Aviators,” celebrating the pioneering generation of military aviators and showcasing the power of connective technology. Photo still from “The Aviators”

TELEVISION GUIDE

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison

TV Media

Q: What’s Danny McBride doing now? I feel like I haven’t seen him much since “Eastbound & Down” ended.

A: You just haven’t been looking in the right places — and you haven’t been watching “The Righteous Gemstones.” HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” stars McBride as part of a family of worldfamous televangelists. It’s been taking up a lot of his time since it debuted in

2019 — he also serves as a writer, executive producer and occasional director.

Those who know McBride for his motormouthed, larger-than-life comedy persona might be surprised to know he also has a pretty busy sideline as a horror movie writer, alongside his old film school buddy David Gordon Green (“Halloween,” 2018). Together, they wrote the scripts for last year’s “The Exorcist: Believer” and Green’s modern trilogy of Halloween movies (in 2018, 2021 and 2022).

All this means McBride may have seemed a little less unavoidable lately — certainly less than when he exploded onto the comedy scene in the late ‘00s.

For a while, it seemed like every slightly juvenile, male-centric comedy film featured McBride in some way — including hits such as “Tropic Thunder” and “Pineapple Express” (both 2008) and

“This Is the End” (2013). His distinctive, gravelly voice also showed up in numerous, more family-friendly animated hits, including “Despicable Me” (2010) and “Kung Fu Panda 2” (2011).

Q: It just came to my attention that “Jersey Shore” is still on. How is it possible that a reality show has been going for this long with the same people?

A: To be fair to the show and its cast, they’ve evolved quite a bit.

For starters, they’re no longer just going to a house in coastal New Jersey to party (and also squabble) for a few weeks every year. And they also aren’t doing it alone.

The pioneering MTV reality show has featured the same core cast since it

launched in 2009 — Mike Sorrentino, Nicole Polizzi, Paul DelVecchio, Sammi Giancola, Vinny Guadagnino, Jenni Farley, Ronnie Magro, Angelina Pivarnick and Deena Cortese. But now many of them are married and have kids, and they often bring their families along to be on the show. It’s still party-based, but they now travel to different destinations together each season — the show’s been rebranded “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” to reflect both this traveling aspect and the fact that things will only get so wild with kids around.

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OBITUARIES

Kaye Bradford

March 16, 1926 ~ May 24, 2024

Kaye Bradford concluded her 98 years of faithful devotion with her quick and peaceful passing on May 24, 2024. Born on March 16, 1926, she was given the name Kathryn Jane by her beloved parents, Ray and Kitty Cutler, from whom she learned the traits of kindness, generosity, and faithfulness. She grew up in Salt Lake City as the third child with her two brothers, Bill and Joe, and two sisters, Marge and Sylvia.

In an act of love and courage, Kaye married Ted Bradford, a new Marine recruit on his way to fight in the Pacific theater during World War II. She was a prolific letter writer while he was away and was grateful to be rewarded for her choice of husband by his safe return after the war. Their union produced nine children: Dave, Doug, Dee, Toni, Daron, Dan, Teri, Tina, and Tami. She and Ted had a lively sense of family which allowed the children to grow up close to their many cousins. After Ted graduated from law school, the family moved to Bountiful where Ted and Kaye lived out their lives.

Kaye cultivated a wide range of talents needed to raise her large brood - cooking, baking bread, gardening, sewing, wrestling her children into orderliness at church, and serving in a wide range of church callings. She had a beautiful singing voice and performed frequently with three similarly talented friends at a host of church and other gatherings.

Kaye was a lifelong, faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She honored her commitment to the Savior by showing love and extending compassion and generosity to all she came in contact with. When Ted had a stroke resulting in aphasia and cognitive decline, she took unstinting care of him for his final eight years. Proverbs 31:28 could have been written about her: "Her children arise up and call her blessed." Her children in turn

have been blessed by her example of goodness, purity, and faithfulness and by her positive demeanor. Even in her final years, when her memory began to fail her, she was always cheerful and positive – a delight to be around. We'll all miss her calm presence and cheerful outlook.

When she died, she joined her husband and three of her daughters who had preceded her. We can only imagine the joy she felt in being reunited with them, her parents, and a host of progenitors and friends.

We'll celebrate her life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Bountiful South Stake Center, 1250 S. Main, Bountiful. Friends are welcome to join the family for a viewing just prior to the funeral, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. She will be buried next to her husband and her youngest daughter in the Bountiful City Cemetery.

Thanks to the Russon Mortuary and the North Canyon 5 Ward Relief Society for their service.

Services will be streamed live on Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and her obituary page at www.russonmortuary.com.

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Stephen Randall Hirst

Sept.13, 1943 ~ May 24, 2024

Stephen Randall Hirst, longtime resident of Farmington, Utah, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 24, 2024. He was born on Sept.13, 1943 to Edward Elliott and Una Sarah (Hathaway) Hirst in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the oldest son of eight children.

He graduated from Jordan High School in 1961 and later joined the US Navy in March of 1964. He attended technical school in Chicago, IL. where he finished in 1965. He was then sent to San Diego, CA and assigned to the USS Chicago CG-11, a guided missile cruiser, as an electronics technician specializing in radar. The ship was sent to Vietnam in 1966 serving in the Gulf of Tonkin for about seven months off the coast of Vietnam. The ship had stops at port in the Philippines to refuel and resupply. The ship was stationed back in San Diego after the seven month deployment then sent back to the Gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam in September of 1967 until May of 1968. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 20, 1968.

He met his wife Linda shortly after returning to Utah from the Navy and they were married on March 14, 1969; their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They have four children, Randall Jay, Sarah Jane, James Wylie and Jeffrey Elliot, six grandchildren, Katelynn Hirst, Kiley Hirst, Alyssa (Shawn) Smoot, Graclyn Hirst, Lyla Vogel, and Samantha Rodriguez. They have seven great-grandchildren Bentlee, Emmett, Anylah, Isla, Izeyah, Lindee Stevie and Lilli.

He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes and old cars as a hobby. He retired at age 57 after nearly 30 years working at Hill Air Force Base. He made the most of his retirement years, traveling the country buying old cars to fix and sell, hauling cars for friends, and finding hidden treasures for himself (sometimes his wife Linda had some questions for him when he got home). He took any opportunity he could to get out on the road and meet and talk to people. He cruised Route 66 in his 55 Buick more than once. He was a regular at local car shows and swap meets. His favorite being Burger Stop Cruises in Layton. He was a self-taught expert mechanic, he performed a full frame-up restoration on two of his old cars. He was able to fix just about anything, he went out of his way to help people, and he was a father figure to more than just his family.

He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, his wife Linda and son Jeff. The family would like to express their appreciation to his neighbors and Farmington City Fire for all the times they helped in his later years and their appreciation for the various hospitals and care workers that assisted

him these last few years. He especially enjoyed going to the hospital to be “waited on” by ‘the staff.”

Funeral services will be held at the Farmington South Stake Center, 695 South 200 East, Farmington UT 84025 on Saturday June 1 at 11 a.m. A visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday evening May 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Russon Farmington Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street, Farmington, Utah and at the Church on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow at the Farmington City Cemetery.

The family would like to send Old Car Nut Steve off with as many old cars in attendance as possible, any and all are welcome. Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary & Crematory Facebook page and his online guestbook at russonmortuary.com

Remembering long-time columnist

Bryan Gray

By Tom Haraldsen | t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

Long-time columnist Bryan Gray passed away on Saturday, May 25 at his home. He had fought a long and valiant battle with ocular cancer, something he was diagnosed with and given six months to live. He defied the odds and outlived that prediction by 12 years.

The first time I met Bryan Gray, it was in the office at the Davis County Clipper in 1984, just shortly after we both were hired. Bryan’s role was as a columnist – a humorist – someone designed to look at life not from the sunshiny, “never anything bad happens here in Utah” perspective to the unseen, sometimes darker overtones. His column was called “Cyclops,” – a tribute to the other eye that sees things as they really are, not just how we want or think them to be.

In those early years writing for the Clipper, he spent many mornings at Sils Cafe in Layton, enjoying coffee and sharing gossip with the regulars. He learned a lot from those folks. It was hard for him when the cafe was torn down and moved to a new location, and many regulars never returned. But there were still plenty of stories to tell – some positive ones, some not so positive.

He had the ability, as good columnists do, to look at people and politics and make comments or suggestions without taking himself too seriously. He offended some readers, since columns are simply opinions of their authors, but he was also endearing to many, many readers who agreed with his take on the idiosyncrasies, and just plain idiocy, of politicians and public figures and the decisions they make. Some say he leaned too far left, but I think he more accurately leaned toward trying to make things right.

According to his wife Dawn Brandvold, Bryan was a Highland High School alum, received his undergraduate degree at Westminster College and later moved on

to the University of Utah for his master’s degree in journalism. His career began as a teacher at Layton High School. For many years while writing his Cyclops column, he also ran his Shades of Gray Communications and Gray Print Media businesses. In the last two decades of his life, right up until his last days, Bryan worked as a salesman for AlphaGraphics, helping many candidates with their print campaigns. He was also active in supporting the Davis Arts Council.

One of the last times my wife and I saw Bryan and Dawn was at a concert at Kenley Amphitheatre in Layton. It rained on all of us that night, but the show went on and it was great. Of course we all stayed and sat in the rain, because as Bryan showed us and so many of us through the years, there was always something good coming through even the darkest of days or nights. He made us laugh, he made us think, he made us look at our lives. He made us better for looking at things from a different point of view. He will be greatly missed.

Thanks, Bryan, for all you contributed to the Clipper and the Davis Journal through the years. l

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Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

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

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

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

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

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

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Dr. Marc Mitton Board Certified Dermatologist

Marc Mitton is a Utah native and cherishes the opportunity to serve the people of this beautiful state. His passion for dermatology began after receiving his own skin cancer diagnosis as a medical student. He believes that listening and being thorough are the keys to successfully practicing medicine. He specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, rashes, acne, warts and molluscum, as well as several other skin conditions. Dr. Mitton has specific interests in complex dermatological conditions and dermoscopy (the use of a light-based tool for classifying skin lesions and certain rashes). He prioritizes staying up to date on recent research, best medical practices and surgical techniques, and enjoys applying them into his practice.

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

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