North Salt Lake/Woods Cross | April 2024

UTAHNS AGAINST HUNGER: ADVOCATES FOR NUTRITIONAL EQUITY IN DAVIS COUNTY

In the heart of Davis County, a dedicated team is waging a relentless battle against hunger. Utahns Against Hunger stands as a beacon of hope for those struggling to put food on the table, offering sustenance and advocating for systemic change to eradicate food insecurity.

With a mission to ensure no Utahn goes hungry, Utahns Against Hunger operates as a vital lifeline, connecting individuals and families with essential federal nutrition programs. From assisting with food stamps to facilitating access to school meal programs, their tireless efforts extend far beyond mere charity, aiming to address the root causes of hunger.

Neil Rickard, a passionate advocate for child nutrition, underscores the critical link between nourishment and academic success. “Hungry students don’t learn,” he said.

Recent victories, such as securing over $1 million in funding for emergency food pantries, highlight the organization’s effectiveness in effecting tangible change. However, their work goes beyond immediate relief, focusing on longterm solutions through policy advocacy and community engagement.

“We’re not just addressing hunger; we’re tackling the underlying issues that perpetuate it,” Rickard said. By advocating for initiatives like eliminating sales tax on food and increasing the minimum wage, Utahn’s Against Hunger aims to create a more equitable society where access to nutritious food is a fundamental right, not a privilege.

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Central to their efforts is a collaborative approach, partnering with local schools, pantries, and advocacy groups in Davis County and beyond. Through these partnerships, they amplify their impact, reaching more needy individuals and fostering a sense of community resilience.

As they continue their fight against hunger, Utahns Against Hunger remains steadfast in their commitment to serving Utahns with dignity and compassion. Their message is clear: no one should ever have to go to bed hungry in a land of plenty.

LAYTON—Men and women in uniform from several different branches of the military gathered last week at the Layton City Vietnam Memorial Wall, to honor those who served in Vietnam for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29. The event was hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs.

“March 29 was officially recognized in Utah as Vietnam War Veterans Day by Gov. Herbert in 2014,” said Dennis Howland, Vietnam Veteran USMC. “Trump designated it three years later as a national holiday.”

Howland was the driving force behind erecting the Layton City Vietnam Memorial Wall that stands in Layton Commons Park.

“When Marine veteran Dennis Howland left Vietnam after finishing his combat tour in 1967, he made a promise to never forget the men and women he served alongside,” said Nancy Espinosa, National Commander, Disabled American Veterans Army

For those seeking assistance or wanting to contribute to the cause, Utahs Against Hunger stands ready to lend a helping hand. Together, they believe in the power of collective action to build

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Veteran. “This memorial, a scaled down but exact replica of the one that stands more than 2,000 miles away in Washington, D.C. is a result of that promise.”

The names etched on its face pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, she said. “They also remind us of the many more who lived but were forever changed because of their service to each of you here today. Thank you for your service and welcome home.”

“On behalf of Layton City we welcome you here today,” said Layton City Mayor Joy Petro. “Welcome to this very sacred spot.”

Today, March 29 marks Vietnam War Veterans Day, she said. “A time to honor

a future where hunger is but a distant memory.

In Davis County and across the state, Utahns Against Hunger is more than an organization; it’s a lifeline, a symbol of hope, and a testament to the unwavering spirit of community solidarity in the face of adversity. l

The high school lacrosse season’s first battle of the unbeatens went to the Lady Wildcats of Woods Cross last Thursday, as they beat Viewmont 14-11. Woods Cross coach McKenzie Christiansen said the Wildcats were well aware of the scoring prowess of Viewmont lacrosse’s leading goal scorer, sophomore Cece Walton.

“Walton posed a significant threat, but our team embraced the challenge with determination from the moment they set foot on the field,” she said. “The Wildcats’ defense showcased passion, impeccable communication, and flawless body positioning, guided by the vocal direction of goalkeeper Olivia Mathews.”

She said her teams’ offense showed great togetherness “Particularly notable was the standout performance of Emmy Richard, who delivered the game of her life. Richard's versatility and commitment to refining her shooting skills were evident as she diversified her approach, not only with different shot locations but also with varied placement. While she is renowned for her powerful high shots, she exhibited mastery in shooting low and securing crucial goals throughout the game.”

Richards scored five goals, while Lila Dunn, Rylee Linton and Ella Mathews each scored three.

Woods Cross also beat Bountiful 15-9 last week. Mathews and Linton each tallied five goals, Dunn added three and Richards 2. Woods Cross is now 6-0 on the season.

“As their coach, I couldn’t be prouder of these remarkable young women,” Christiansen said. “They’ve not only found their voices on the field but also off it, fostering a culture of listening, mutual respect, and camaraderie.”

GIRLS Viewmont (6-1) won two games before the Woods Cross match. The Vi-

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kings beat Layton 16-7 as Walton scored nine times, Alexis Lee scored five and both Brighton Tebbs and Avery Drake scored. Viewmont edged Box Elder 1110 behind six goals from Walton, four from Lee, and single goals from Tebbs and Brienna Wallis.

Farmington (3-3) split a pair of games last week, losing to Park City 11-9 then coming back to beat Davis 14-7. “Ally MacAulay led the scoring with three goals despite being face guarded the whole game,” coach Chris MacAulay said of the win over Davis. “Brooklyn Bement, Kaddie Moffat, Ruby Roche, and Lydia Judd each had two goals a piece; while Edith Bayles, Kate Carter, and Sara Nilson each chipped in one goal. Elle Erickson held down the defense with 12 saves.”

Bement was named player of the game for her goals and more importantly for winning seven draw controls,” the coach said.

Against Park City, MacAuley scored six times, with single goals from Roche,

Carter and Lydia Judd. Bountiful is now 3-2 on the year. The Redhawks lost to Woods Cross 159. Naomi Brice scored four goals, Ava Vorwaller had two, and single goals came from Veronica Loveless, Emma Jensen and Christina Eyring. Bountiful beat Roy 15-5 on Friday, as Brice scored six times, Leah Moon added three, Jensen two, and single goals came from Vorwaller, Eyring, Claire Dodds and Ella Gillian.

Davis is now 3-3 on the year following the 14-7 loss to Farmington. Davis did not report scoring stats.

BOYS Davis is 4-1 in boys play, as the Darts beat Farmington 8-6 on Thursday.

“We are excited about the start to the season we have had,” said Dart coach Dillon Yocom. “The heart of our team starts with great defense this year. It all starts with great goalie play from Hunter Keller who has been a fantastic leader this year. We have two of the best defenders in the state with Carter Sant and Kash Gates. They have shut down multiple big threats

this season. Deuce Wright is showing why he is the best at the position in the state with his lock down defense and his ability to make big plays in transition.

“On the other side of the field we are really focusing on playing team offense and getting everyone involved. Ashton Wood has really stepped up to being a scoring threat from anywhere on the field and someone teams have to plan for. Nick Johnson is another key piece that has made plays all over the place.”

Farmington is 3-2 on the season following that loss. Against Davis, the Phoenix got two goals apiece from Dominic Coats and Tyler Jacobs, along with single goals from Mitchel Milne and Kai Beynon.

Viewmont (5-5) beat Syracuse 11-7 and lost to Skyline 16-7. Against Syracuse, the Vikes were led by Mason Gerrard with four goals, both Nate Delgado and Sam Terreros scored twice, and single goals came from Ryker Zeh, Parley Shupe and Brigham Shupe. Scoring in the loss to the Eagles were Gerrard, Parley Shupe and Terreros with two each.

Woods Cross fell to 3-3 on the year with a pair of losses. Skyridge beat the Wildcats 17-7 despite goals by Elliott Bendinger (2), Carter Dunn, Jared Cannon, Carter Kringlen, Dawson Staton and Lucus Hammond.Weber water basin Woods Cross lost 9-3 to Maple Mountain on Friday. Staten, Dunn and Bendinger all scored for the Cats.

Bountiful (2-4). The Redhawks lost to Park City 6-1, with Carter Terry scoring the lone goal. Powerful Olympus beat Bountiful 19-6 on Thursday. Six different Redhawks each scored a goal–Carter Terry, Tate Terry, Mason Crane, Jensen Freeman, Michael Kasper and Wyatt Farr.

All teams are off this week for spring break. Play will resume next Monday and Tuesday. l

Riley Linton (16) and Ella Mathews (2), Woods Cross put the squeeze on Bountiful’s Naomi Brice. The tough “D” ensured a 15 - 9 win for the Wildcats sitting at 6 - 0 for the season. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

BLAST FROM THE PAST NEWS BRIEFS

1924

F.G.&P. Association makes awards for best essays

To promote more interest in outdoor life among the boys and girls of Davis County, our Fish and Game Protective Association has been conducting a prize essay contest limited to the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades in all of the schools of Davis County.

These essays are on outdoor life and are limited to 200 words.

Some very fine pieces have been turned in, but unfortunately, some of the very best had to be disqualified on account of being too long.

1934

Prizes announced for slogan contest; Tuesday is the last opportunity to submit entries

How would you like to receive absolutely without charge, a 100-pound sack of Mountain brand sugar, made by the Layton Sugar Company, a case of canned goods from the Smith Canning company at Clearfield, or two dozen fine rose bushes from the Miller Floral company at Farmington?

These valuable prizes will be awarded the winners in a slogan contest just announced by the officials in charge of the Better Nutrition project in Davis County. The contest closes next Tuesday, April 10th, and the awards will be announced in the next issue of this paper.

1944

American Red Cross ships enormous amounts of supplies

The personal needs and comfort of service men stationed all over the world are the particular concern of the American Red Cross who administers these services, free of charge, to every man wearing the uniform of the United States.

Norman H. Davis, chairman of the American Red Cross, reported today that the organization shipped thousands of tons of supplies overseas during 1943. These were distributed to unnumbered service men in Red Cross clubs, canteens, and from clubmobiles in Australia, New Guinea, India, Africa, England, and Italy – wherever the Stars and Stripes fly in combat areas.

1954

Hydrogen bomb forces reawakening of populace

If you have read a newspaper, lis-

tened to a radio, or watched television during the past few days you have heard something about the powerful and devastating hydrogen bomb.

It’s easy to sit back and say “Yes sir, it would be terrible to have one drop on us here in Davis County.” The thinking should go deeper, however.

Each person should seriously answer the question, “What would I do if a bomb should be dropped on Salt Lake City or Ogden?”

1964

Hospital clarifies room rates

Daily room rates at the South Davis Community Hospital compare favorably with other hospitals in the state, according to an announcement by William Moore, hospital administrator.

Quoting statistics from the Utah State Hospital Association and the Health Insurance Institute, Mr. Moore released the following room rates: ward rates are: Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, $20 a day; Holy Cross, $20; St. Mark’s $18; South Davis Community, $20. Other hospitals in the state reported day rates for wards from $16 to $18 per day.

1974

Antelope Island road: who’ll pay?

Work has stopped on the Antelope Island Road, pending determination of who must pay for water damages posed when wind and waves damaged the causeway improvement and surfacing project.

Project engineer of Parson Asphalt Products Co. said waves have pocked holes in the causeway in 20 places. He described the road as “impassable,” onethird of it being underwater.

1984

Bountiful Council gives go ahead on new hydro power BOUNTIFUL—Bountiful’s trying to live up to Paul Harvey’s praise of American power companies’ ability to keep up with growth.

The city council has given the goahead aiming for completion of the first phase of Moon Lake Power Plant by June 1986. Estimated to cost $5.7 million, the facility should meet the city’s peak power demand, normally generated in the summer.

OxEon Energy wins $36 million in DOE hydrogen funding

OxEon Energy, an energy storage solutions provider based in North Salt Lake, has been awarded a $36 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund development of the company’s solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) manufacturing capabilities. SOEC produces hydrogen or synthesis gas for energy storage, sustainable fuel production and for industrial processes. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress last year.

OxEon’s SOEC technology has been used aboard the Mars Perseverance Rover within NASA’s Mars Oxygen In Situ Resource Utilization Experiment and the company has also scaled the SOEC device for earthbound applications.

The new funding injection will be used to increase OxEon Energy’s manufacturing capabilities, targeting its

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25-megawatt annual production capacity while streamlining processes and decreasing stack manufacturing costs, as a steppingstone for OxEon’s first gigawatt facility, the company said. The project will involve assessing risks, opportunities, workforce and energy impact, engaging key stakeholders for evaluation and mitigation planning.

“We are ecstatic about securing funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for our manufacturing automation and scale-up plan,” said Jessica Elwell, chief operating officer at OxEon Energy. “This initiative isn’t just about bolstering our manufacturing capabilities – it’s about job creation, investment attraction, sustainable growth of the hydrogen economy, and solidifying OxEon Energy’s position as a global frontrunner in solid oxide systems.” l

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‘ABCs Substance Use & Vaping’ class for parents

The Davis School District is hosting an online class called “ABCs Substance Use & Vaping,” part of the district’s mental health series for parents on April 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Parents attending will learn the basic signs of substance use and vaping, how to communicate with their child and have an opportunity to ask questions. Register at http://cookcenter.info/April10Davis.

Pair suspected of shoplifting

Layton Police are asking for the public’s help to identify these two people who are suspects in the theft of a large amount of merchandise from a store at the Layton Hills Mall. Please call the department at 801-497-8300 with any information and reference Incident #L2407372

Man strikes police officer while resisting arrest

A 30-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly hit an officer in the face when police tried to

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take him into custody for an apartment burglary.

About 4:30 am. Police responded to a burglary in progress in the area of 37 West 100 South in Bountiful where they found the suspect, Charles Steven Comer.

According to a police affidavit, the victim said a man had broken into their residence by force and destroyed property. The arresting officer said when he made contact with Comer he ordered him to stop but the suspect continued to charge him and scream for him (officer) to kill him.

The affidavit said Comer kept advancing until he made contact with the officer and hit him across the face. The officer had to physically fight Comer until he could take him into custody with help from other officers.

Comer was booked on charges of Aggravated burglary; Assault against a peace officer or military with substantial bodily injury; Criminal mischief with loss of $500 to $1,499; Interfering with arresting officer; Possession of controlled substance marijuana/spice; Use or possession of drug paraphernalia and Intoxication.

Secondary water anticipated for week of April 15

The Weber Basin Water District would like to remind residents to close their secondary water user valve by April 1 to prevent water from entering their system. The system should be available for use by the week of April 15. The district also asks residents not to use their irrigation water until their landscapes need it and not to schedule any sod or seeding until availability of water on their property is verified.

April 8-14

April Architectural Adventure

April 1-30

Visit any of the Davis

April 12, 7-9 p.m. $40 per couple

Clearfield Community Arts Center, 140 E. Center Street

Spring Concert Series: Susie Carter West Bountiful Arts Council

Friday, April 12, 7-8 p.m., FREE

West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West

Davis Earth Stewardship Convention

Saturday, April 13, 10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Speakers, crafts, refreshments and more. Free to all ages

Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Street

Haley Cavanagh book signing/meet & greet

Adulting: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet

Saturday, April 13, 2-4 p.m.

The Book Garden, 2 N. Main Street, Bountiful

Antelope Island Star Party

Saturday, April 13, 6-10 p.m.

White Rock Bay Campground Parking Area

Antelope Island

Housing market – ‘the good, the bad and the hopeful’

KAYSVILLE—Utah ranks eighth highest median sales price for existing single-family homes in the nation. The state needs an additional 153,000 units to meet the projected demand of 248,000 by 2030. Those statistics as well as others on the housing front were the topic of a presentation by Dejan Eskic, Senior Research Fellow with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at a Davis Chamber event held last week called, “Utah Housing Market Update – The Good, Bad, & The Hopeful.”

“It’s very complicated,” said Eskic. “Generational challenges impact everything. You know, whether it's global events, what’s happening in the Middle East, Ukraine, that impacts all financial markets which then bounces into mortgage rates.”

Everyone has probably heard the phrase, “demographics is destiny,” he said. “It comes in waves. For example when the baby boomers entered the market in the late 70s and 80s there was a lot of demand on housing. We face similar challenges now with our demographics, especially being a young state with a relatively high birth rate compared to the rest of the country.”

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Utah has a lot of kids, said Eskic. “So it’s always going to be challenging for housing.”

When COVID hit, the whole economy shut down overnight and millions of people died, he said. “The challenges of turning back on the global economy post COVID is what we’re going through right now.”

The average homeowner in the U.S. has a net worth of about $400,000, said Eskic. “The average renter in the U.S. has a net worth of just under $11,000. The cost of renting versus owning along the Wasatch

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Front for a single-family home the median monthly payment is $3,581. The median monthly rent is $2,092. People are not going to be able to get into the housing market unless they have a lot of equity.”

The state is going to age, he said. “A lot of you are retired. When there’s not a younger generation that’s growing their wealth, you folks that are retiring, you’re going to be missing out on services. There’s going to be a gap in the economy.”

After COVID there was an increase in people 55+ that retired and didn’t go back to work, said Eskic. “They’re just consuming but not producing.”

There’s short term consequences and then there’s also long term consequences, he said. “But you know, the

theme of the presentation is the good, bad, and the hopeful. So you know one of the good things is the economy is outperforming way better than anybody thought.”

Economists predicted a recession but so far they’ve been wrong, he said. “I think the odds of a recession continue to be further back in the rearview mirror.”

A lot of momentum is happening in the state, said Eskic. “Housing pains are the unintended consequences of a great economy. I’d much rather have a problem like that. We’ll figure it out.”

Has the plane landed? he said. “I don’t know but it hasn’t crashed. So that’s sort of my optimistic takeaway.” l

Senior Research Fellow, Dejan Eskic explains some of the housing trends at a Davis Chamber event last week. Eskic is involved in housing, construction and real estate research. Photo by Becky Ginos

Davis County offering to pay to fix emissions controls

ADavis County program created to fix diesel vehicles with removed or tampered emissions controls is not being used.

Health officials say the program started last June, and while they’ve been trying to promote it since, no one has completed the process and had their vehicle fixed.

Davis County Health Department Environmental Health Division director Jay Clark said fixing the emissions control on diesel vehicles can help the air quality in northern Utah. He said it’s estimated that a vehicle with tampered emissions components emits 100 times the amount than a vehicle with working emissions controls.

“To put this in perspective, if we have 200 diesel vehicles that have tampered emissions components they may be putting out as much air pollution equivalent to 20,000 other vehicles,” Clark said.

The money used to repair trucks comes from two lawsuits, one against auto parts company TAP Worldwide, and the other against Diesel Power Gear, made famous from The Diesel Brothers out of Woods Cross and their reality show on Discovery Channel.

The health department received a grant for $190,000 to start this program

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and recognize the brave men and women who served in one of the most tumultuous and controversial conflicts in our nation’s history. To all veterans, both present today and those who have passed on and those whose names are on this wall, we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your service and sacrifice.”

The Vietnam War was a long and drawn out conflict, said Petro. “It was met with fierce battles, heartbreaking losses and lasting scars, both physically and psychologically. Many of you endured your hardships and witnessed the horror of war firsthand, yet you stood tall and you preserved and fought for the values and the freedom that defines our nation.”

That service did not end there, she said. “When the war concluded, many of you returned home and were met with indifference and misunderstandings, even hostility. You faced challenges in society, battling with both the physical and psychological wounds of that war and struggling to find your place in our country that was deeply divided with conflict that you had just endured yourself.”

“Thousands of young men and women from every walk of life in Utah

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and help drivers get their vehicles fixed.

“Bringing tampered vehicles back into emissions compliance is a benefit to the entire community,” Clark said. “Properly functioning emissions components are critical as we work to lower air pollution across the Wasatch Front.”

Fixing emissions controls can help reduce pollution, bring the car into emissions compliance, and in many cases, help the vehicle run better. Some drivers feel the emissions controls cut their vehicles power, so they modify it to stop working. This is connected with what’s known as “rolling coal.” Only six states have expressly banned tampering with emissions controls; and Utah is one of them.

According to Clark, as long as the altered vehicle is newer than 2005 and the owner is in Box Elder, Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Utah Counties, the vehicle can qualify for up to $6,000 in repairs at authorized shops. The owner must be able to prove ownership of the vehicle prior to when the program started in June 2023.

To find more information or apply to the Tampered Diesel Truck Restoration Program, you can visit the Davis County Health Department’s website. l

served during the Vietnam conflict,” said Sterling Poulson, Vietnam Veteran SMSgt. USAF Retired. “Almost 400 from Utah would never return. Utahns were among the first combat troops to set foot on the ground in Vietnam in 1965.”

Relations between the communist North and the United States escalated slowly into full scale war, he said. “The United States shifted from a limited supporting role in the South into a leading role in combat in the North all the while and during a brutal guerrilla war in the South.”

Poulson said his role wasn’t to share the experiences of Utah heroes.

“You can do that yourself, but rather to salute you for your value and service and for the nearly 400 men and women who did not return.”

May the service men and women and the families of those who did not return continue to heal and find strength to move forward into a more positive and peace seeking country of grateful Americans, he said. “With one voice we say thank you for your service.”

“By the grace of God we’re not one of the 58,000 kids who didn’t come home,” said Howland. “We did. Perhaps that’s the reason we came home – was to honor them.” l

Two tricked out vehicles are parked out in front of Starks Motors in Woods Cross. The business sells diesel engines. Photo by Bailey Chism

Richard M Hebertson and Barbara Hebertson 1930 - 2024

nary disease at home, with Barbara by his side. On March 30, 2024, surrounded by loving family, Barbara passed away from congestive heart failure. Walking side by side for more than 71 years, they entered eternity together. Combined funeral services for Richard and Barbara will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Foxhill Ward Meetinghouse located at 200 South Eagle Ridge Drive, North Salt Lake, Utah. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, April 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the Foxhill Ward building and prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Please park and enter on the north side of the building. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Services will be streamed live on Zoom at: https://zoom. us/j/98519102167?pwd=OVMyNWc0SFdhaW5CbWpNQVVvT0NXUT09 Webinar ID: 985 1910

Evan Lynn Mills

Feb. 11, 1939 - March 12, 2024

Evan Lynn Mills, son of Clyde Wm and Helen Terry Mills, passed away on March 12, 2024, age 85, in Bremerton, Washington. Lynn was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 11, 1939 and moved to Bountiful at age 10. After graduating in 1958 from Bountiful High School, he served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Western Canada. On May 15, 1965, he married Carla Rae Grotte and moved to Clearfield, Utah where he worked as an instrument repairman for Hill Air Force Base in Ogden and operated a clock repair shop in his home. Later, he and Carla moved their family to Bremerton, Washington, where he continued working in instrument repair.

Lynn was always curious and took enormous pleasure inventing toys and gimmicks resulting from his inquiries. He was a skilled writer, and one of his favorite treatises was a theory on how lightning developed from moisture condensation in clouds. His associates remember him for his selfless sharing and honesty.

Lynn is survived by five siblings in Utah, by his wife, Carla, in Bremerton, Washington, by their five children, Jessie Scott (Danny) [TX], David (Charlotte) [WA], Dale (Lisa) [WA], Beverly Hopper (Ernie Reynolds) [WA], and Linda Herron (Paul) [WA], and by many loving friends, relations, grandchildren, and g-grandchildren.

I ’m not sure what Utah legislators think happens in women’s restrooms, based on the ridiculous bathroom bill that was recently passed. Do they imagine we walk into a restroom, disrobe, dance around drinking martinis and chat like teenagers in a TV sitcom?

Otherwise, I can’t imagine why our “leaders” thought banning trans women from public bathrooms would protect my privacy. If there was a creepy man dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire, accosting women in the restroom, yes, that would be terrible. And it’s already illegal.

But I’m letting the legislators in on a little secret. Here’s what happens in a public restroom. I walk to the bathroom and wait in line (because there’s always a line). I make no eye contact with the women around me. When a stall is available, I scurry into it, do my business as quietly as possible and rush to wash my hands. I glance in the mirror to make sure there’s no popcorn stuck to my face, and I leave.

I wouldn’t know if there was a trans woman in the bathroom with me because (and hear me out) trans women are women. Legislators, you continue to create fear and disconnection. Stop it.

This unenforceable law could mean we must carry a small copy of our birth certificate, next to the mini-Bible and a pocket-sized copy of the Constitution we’re already toting around. But…scanning my scriptures…I see one that reads, “Love thy neighbor.” Interesting. I don’t see an asterisk that explains *Unless your neighbor has a lifestyle of which you don’t approve.

Speaking of protecting privacy, as the legislative session wrapped up last month, our “leaders” passed a law that blocks access to the daily calendar of elected officials. (I think they confuse “privacy” with “secrecy.”)

Imagine you hire an employee and tell them you’ll be tracking their work, checking their calendars and watching their emails. You want to see how they spend their time, who they hang with and if they’re misbehaving.

Then imagine that employee said you had no right to do any of that. That it’s none of your damn business. Well, you’d fire that employee in a heartbeat. Elected officials work for the people and we deserve to know what they do.

The Freedom of Information Act grants access to government records so the media and the public can see how

the sausage is made. But Utah legis -

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lators continue to pass bills making government less transparent. It’s like painting over a window, one thin coat at a time.

In 2011, Utah’s governor and legislators were presented with the Black Hole Award by the national chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists because of a bill they passed (HB477) limiting access to government records. Five years later, Attorney General Sean Reyes received the same award from the Utah chapter.

Sensing a theme?

Overall, the legislators passed nearly 600 bills this year, including one that eliminates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at universities and some government entities. That’s nice. As if Utah wasn’t white, wealthy, male and straight enough already.

And through a law signed by Gov. Spencer Cox, teachers are now encouraged to bring guns to school because how do we address a gun control problem in this country? More guns!

For a state that declares it’s against big government control, a lot of bills passed this year seem glaringly hypocritical.

As the year goes along, I’m sure we’ll hear more from our “leaders” about book bans, school vouchers, revised history curriculum, church-protected abusers and the benefits of coal. Legislators seem just as clueless about those things as they are about women’s bathrooms.

2167 Passcode: Foxhill. Please visit www.russonmortuary.com to view a complete obituary for Richard and for Barbara.

Bountiful Third-ranked Bountiful defeated Viewmont 25-23, 25-12, 25-21 March 26.

“Trevor Cummings and Vicente Perez played great hustle defense for us,” said head coach Sarah Chism. “Kainoa Evans also had a great game serving with seven aces.”

Against Northridge March 28, the Redhawks again won in straight sets 25-12, 25-16, 25-10.

Bountiful’s record sits at 7-1.

Farmington Farmington defeated Davis 25-22, 25-20, 16-25, 19-25, 16-14 March 28.

“It was a great game that was very tight and full of good rallies,” said head coach Fermin Soriano Bautista. “All players played at the level expected. Our team was big in blocks and serves and we defended fiercely. Davis was a great opponent.”

The Phoenix squad brought its season record to .500 at 5-5.

Viewmont

Viewmont lost in straight sets to Bountiful March 26.

“This was a tough test with a region opponent,” said head coach Karl Lippa. “Both teams played hard with a few lengthy rallies however, at the end of the night, their strong defense caused us to earn the points we could. I felt our serving was solid, and we need to put some more work into our serve-receive practice before we play

BHS boys VB remain in state’s top five

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them again. They are a strong opponent and I am excited to see growth on both sides before we play them again in the second wave of the region matchups.”

Against Woods Cross March 28, the Vikings won 25-15, 19-25, 27-25, 25-12.

“Both teams showed a strong control of each of the first two sets,” said Lippa. “The third set was the pivotal point in the match with Woods Cross leading most of the way until the last few points when we took those. Both teams experienced great hits along with inexperienced errors, which both teams will work to get better at throughout the rest of the season. Our serve-receive was strong in the first set which allowed our offense to run. We had some newer players step into key roles and do an excellent job creating opportunities for the team. Woods Cross is always a great match no matter the sport and it was exciting to watch both teams have success at different points in the match.”

Viewmont is 7-6 so far this season.

Woods Cross

Woods

Cross beat Bonneville 2519, 25-14, 25-14 March 26.

Senior right side hitter Cole Howard led the Wildcats with six kills, five aces and two blocks in the win. “Cole has a very aggressive serve and hits the ball hard from both the front and back row,” said head coach Josey Hilton. “He is finding his rhythm and has definitely become a leader and game-changer on the court, helping to move and retain our momentum.”

The junior varsity squad defeated the Lakers 25-18, 20-25, 15-8, 1510 behind the play of King Tuivaiti. “King stepped up big for us, making

some much-needed quality serves,” Hilton said. “He is really starting to find a rhythm both offensively and defensively on the court. As only a sophomore, he will be a fun player to watch develop over the next few seasons.”

The sophomores also beat Bonneville 25-19, 24-26, 15-11 with Wyatt Hunter showing up as the player of the match. “Wyatt delivered aggressive attacks from the front row and was tactical from the service line,” Hilton said. “Wyatt’s athleticism allows him to move to the ball quickly and give our setter a good pass. During the first set, he had a memorable dig from a hard-driven ball that immediately landed on their side which frustrated them and kept the momentum going on our side. With fune-tuning and more training, he can be one of those players you need to watch out for.”

In the 3-1 loss to Viewmont March 28, Woods Cross got off to a slow start. “We didn’t have a lot of energy or aggressiveness, both defensively or offensively and they were able to capitalize on that,” said Hilton. “We improved in the second set, decreasing our errors, helping us to win the set. The third set was a must-win set. We led throughout the set, but numerous service errors let them back in and we went point for point until they finally took the lead and the set. That was a big set from a momentum standpoint and, unfortunately, we weren’t able to get it back.”

The junior varsity squad beat the Wildcats 23-25, 25-21, 15-12, 15-9, led by Wesley Lehman. “He was our court leader,” Hilton said. “He has become very consistent with his setting which, in turn, helps his teammates around him get better. As a team, we also leaned on Wes for his serving

prowess. He stepped up and performed every time a challenge presented itself.”

The sophomore team defeated Woods Cross 25-20, 25-18 with Brayden Hass as the player of the match. “He has shown so much improvement and confidence in his passing and hitting,” Hilton said. “As an outside hitter, Brayden did an amazing job covering the back row and attacking with a variety of shots. We’re especially impressed with his digs when he was defending the middle back as every dig was high and to the setter location, providing our setters options on which set they could run. We’re so excited to see more from him.”

The Wildcats are now 4-9 on the year.

Davis

Davis lost to Copper Hills 20-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22, 12-15 March 26.

The Darts were led by junior Chase Valentine with 10 kills and three aces while junior Luke McKnight had nine kills and two aces and sophomore Jack Bennett ran the offense with 16 assists. Defensively, junior Brandon Sims had 11 digs on the back line with senior Brigham Garber recording six blocks at the net.

In Davis’ five-set loss against Farmington March 28, “Luke had a great game with 15 kills, hitting .419, passing a 2.4 and having nine digs,” said head coach McKay Barker. Valentine added 12 kills and nine digs while Bennett and Josh Wood combined for 31 assists in running the offense. Garber was again the leading blocker with four.

The Darts are now 7-3 on the year. l

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I keep hearing people talk about a remake of “The Bride of Frankenstein,” but I’ve yet to see it. Is it actually going to happen?

A: If it doesn’t happen at this point, Hollywood owes Christian Bale a new head of hair.

Bale (“The Dark Knight,” 2008) said in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he was about to shave his head for a new role, playing the monster

Frankenstein in the remake of the 1935 horror classic “The Bride of Frankenstein.” That little quote is the most concrete confirmation we’ve had yet that it’s actually happening.

What you’ve been hearing as rumors have, in fact, been failed attempts to get this remake off the ground.

The original idea was to make it as part of a cinematic universe, much like Marvel movies but with Universal Pictures’s classic monster lineup. But when a 2017 remake of “The Mummy” (starring Mission: Impossible franchise superstar Tom Cruise) flopped at the box office, all those big plans were shelved, including the “Bride of Frankenstein” remake. Fortunately, an unlikely hero swooped in to save the day: Maggie Gyllenhaal. Bale’s “Dark Knight” co-star, who recently won accolades for her directorial debut,

2021’s “The Lost Daughter,” is now going to write and direct the remake, which she’s calling simply “The Bride.”

We don’t know much more than that, except that a few other major stars — including Annette Bening (“American Beauty,” 1999) and Penelope Cruz (“Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” 2008) — are attached.

Assuming all goes well from here, we’ll find out the rest in October 2025, which is the currently scheduled release date.

Q: Is Will Arnett going to make more “Murderville”?

A: Unfortunately it’s impossible to say at the moment, and maybe it always will be.

The improvised sitcom “Murderville” launched its first and only season on Netflix in February 2022, starring Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”) and a rotation of guest stars. It seemed like that one season would be the end of it until November of that year, when a surprise Christmas special was announced, just a few weeks ahead of its release.

We’re now more than a year past that, and Netflix has said nothing about another season or more specials. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s canceled, especially given a) the surprise nature of the first special, b) the fact that Netflix often lets years often go by between seasons, and c) the fact that the show barely has a premise beyond Arnett hanging out with his friends for half an hour.

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Ifirst met Gail Stahle when I returned to work at the Davis County Clipper. I had left a full-time position there as editor in the late ‘80s but returned to do part-time writing for a couple of years. In 2010, he hired me back as the editor, a position I held for 10 more years.

From our first meeting, I knew that newspapering and the Clipper were his passions. He was serious and focused, and he went through a cast of characters as a publisher – dozens of writers, editors, salespeople, designers and printers. He owned the best printing press in Utah – the envy of even the large daily papers, and printed other publications for many years. He took on challenges – like creating Iron County Today and buying the Morgan County News to keep those weeklies in business. He nev-

Monday The Voice (5) KSL 7 p.m.

After weeks of arduous singing battles, the singers are ready for a little vocal rest. Unfortunately, it’ll have to wait, as the Knockout round begins, determining who is strong enough to make it through to the Playoffs. Keith Urban acts as mega mentor.

Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

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It’s hard to imagine a more in-tune pairing than singer Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin. Together, they’ve given the world songs like “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man” and “Candle in the Wind.” Now, their work is honored by The Library of Congress.

Tuesday

FBI

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Missy Peregrym, Zeeki Zaki and Jeremy Sisto all return in a brand-new episode from Season 6 of this New York-based series. The series follows agents working in the city’s FBI office, tackling the challenging cases that arise within the concrete jungle.

Password (5) KSL 9 p.m.

Keke Palmer hosts this classic game show, joined by Jimmy Fallon as this season’s team player. Each episode follows as celebrities team up with quickthinking individuals in hopes of winning cash, with this week’s guests being Nikki and Brie Garcia.

Wednesday

Survivor (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands are no match for the underhanded and clever play of the remaining castaways. But with sunscreen at a premium and host Jeff Probst looking for some shade, the challenges are becoming too much to bare. Get it?

Family Guy

(13) KSTU 8:30 p.m.

He’s our family guy: Peter Griffin finds his fifteen minutes of fame in this allnew episode, after attempting to protest the casting of Brad Pitt in a biopic about a politician. When Pitt injures himself on set, Peter must act out the role himself.

Remembering Gail Stahle

By Tom Haraldsen | t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

er shied away from expanding and maintaining the value of local newspapers – a tradition started in Davis County 129 years ago by his grandfather. Gail was a third-generation newspaper publisher, a great legacy we may never see again in this country.

He made many sacrifices to keep the Clipper alive – more than most of us know. He sold his beloved home and eventually liquidated parts of that amazing press to keep the Clipper going as print journalism began to lose steam and sales revenues declined. He didn’t take any paycheck for many years to meet the salaries of his staff. And while most of the public never fully appreciated his efforts and dedication to the craft, his peers did.

In 2020, he was honored by the Utah

Thursday

Law & Order (5) KSL 7 p.m.

Testifying in a corruption case turns out to be bad for the health of a congressional aide, pushing Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) to look for suspects close to home. Meanwhile, Price (Hugh Dancy) works his case against the accused.

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You loathed her in “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” and now Patti Stanger is back in this series premiere. This time, she teams with a new partner, Nick Viall from “The Bachelor,” to teach clients the tools needed to become their most lovable versions.

Friday

Lonely Crime Fanatic

LIFE 6 p.m.

It’s great to have things in common. So, when Ashley (Brenna Skalski), a lonely fan of a true crime podcast, meets her favorite podcast host (Ian Reier Michaels), love is in the air. However, things turn dangerous when the host becomes obsessed with her.

S.W.A.T.

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This week, the S.W.A.T. team faces off with a family of doomsday preppers, and Deacon (Jay Harrington) finds him self in the eye of the storm. Meanwhile, Tan (David Lim) clashes with a reporter, and Powell (Anna Enger Ritch) grapples with her past.

Saturday

We Need To Talk at The Masters

(2) KUTV 10:30 a.m.

This special episode is broadcast live from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. It previews Saturday’s third round, and recaps the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, including an interview with its champion, as well as color commentary by analysts.

NHL Hockey

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Saturday

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Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists with its Lifetime Achievement Award. I remember seeing the smile on his face when I delivered that plaque to him in his office. Sadly, because of the pandemic, SPJ canceled its awards banquet that year, so Gail never had the chance to be recognized in front of an audience. But he felt honored, just as he had been by the Utah Press Association many times, with the walls of the Clipper lined with awards the newspaper won over many years.

On Dec. 4, 2020, he published the last issue of the Davis Clipper. It was an emotional day for all of us, but particularly for Gail. He had done everything he could to keep the Clipper alive. Readers were shocked and saddened when their weekly paper no longer came to

pletely dismantled coach Mike Sullivan’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Whether the Penguins can use home-ice advantage remains to be seen as they fight for a wild-card spot in the playoffs.

Sunday Killer Fortune Teller

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After a chance tarot reading changes

Shane Settel’s (Jonathan Stoddard) opinion on fate, he begins to experience unprecedented success in his professional career and finds himself falling in love. Everything seems perfect, until tragedy strikes.

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Regaling viewers with the tale of the greatest miscarriage of justice in British history, this series continues with an all-new episode, following as Alan Bates and the Subpostmasters begin to fight for truth and justice with new allies in Parliament.

their homes. Few realized how hard Gail Stahle had worked to continue publishing. As with so many facets of our lives, we never knew how much we’d miss it until it was gone.

On Saturday, March 30, R. Gail Stahle passed away in St. George, where he’d gone to retire. Word reached us when his son Richard posted the announcement of his death online. Hundreds of condolences followed – and many more will come in the days ahead. We will all reflect on how Gail touched our lives, and how his work as a publisher kept us informed. And hopefully, we’ll realize how grateful we should be for the dedication to journalism that largely defined Gail Stahle. l

Celebrity Profile

1960), Michael had made some films before he largely built his fame on the 1970s ABC police drama “The Streets of San Francisco,” and his honors have included Academy Awards for producing “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) and acting in “Wall Street” (1987). Now, he’s back to series work by depicting the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV+ series “Franklin,” which is streaming new episodes each Friday; he is also an executive producer of the biographical drama.

If it seemed that movies would have Douglas’s services exclusively after he left “The Streets of San Francisco” (for which he was Emmy-nominated three times) a year before its run ended, he demonstrated otherwise by hosting NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” in 1984 and also appearing in specials. He also executive produced a mid-1980s ABC series based on the movie “Starman” (he was an executive producer of the film as well) and guest-starred on NBC’s “Will & Grace.” On top of all that, he also took his first role as Benjamin Franklin in the 2003 PBS series “Freedom: A History of US.”

However, Douglas’s major return to TV was the 2013 HBO project “Behind the Candelabra,” for which he won a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award (among other accolades) for his portrayal of the entertainer Liberace. After that, Douglas tackled a series role again in the Netflix comedy-drama show “The Kominsky Method,” casting him as an actor-turned-acting coach. He earned another Golden Globe for the program, which reunited him with such previous movie colleagues as Kathleen Turner (“Romancing the Stone,” 1984) and Douglas’s close friend Danny DeVito (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”).

new episode of “Saturday Night Live” airs Saturday, April 13, on NBC. Live from the Rockefeller Center in New York City, a hilarious cast of regulars perform comedy skits alongside a celebrity host. Academy Award-nominated actor Ryan Gosling hosts, while 10-time Grammy Award winner Chris Stapleton is the musical guest.

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