The Davis Journal | November 18, 2022

New state flag design announced, moves to legislature

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

SALT LAKE CITY—There’s been a lot of wrangling and heated debate over changing the state’s flag but after four years one design has landed at the top. The Utah State Flag Task Force voted on the final design Nov. 10. Now it will go to lawmak ers during the 2023 Legislative Session to decide whether to adopt it or reject it.

“This has been a major process,” said Rep. Steve Handy, R-Layton who ran the bill originally. “I hope it will move forward and we adopt it as a state.”

In the More Than a Flag initiative, Utahns were invited to submit their ideas for possible designs. Last month they announced the top 20 and now it has been whittled down to one.

The current flag is not going away, he said. “It’s the Governor’s civic flag and it will fly over state buildings. If you have a flag, fly it.”

People ask “why change the flag?” said Handy. “They say ‘I like the current flag.’ I asked ‘do you fly it?’ They say ‘no I don’t.’’’

Handy said a few years ago he was approached about changing the flag. “They

were young guys who thought it was just there, it’s bad. I started to do some research to talk about it. I had no idea it would take four years.”

Most of the push back is from older people, he said. “Utah is one of the young est states. The rising generation does not

Veterans Day celebration honors the men and women who serve to keep America free

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—It was a crisp, clear day last Friday as a large crowd gathered at the Bountiful Veterans Park to honor those who have served and are serving in the military. Veterans stood proudly when the military flag was raised for the branch they served in.

“The Veterans Park was funded 100 percent by pri vate donations,” said Ron Mortensen, PhD Vietnam Era Air Force. “We are still adding names and there will be 6,772 names total when those are added. There is no cost to the veterans to place their names.”

Many of these veterans were drafted into service straight from high school into the military, he said. “They signed a blank check to Amer ica to serve possibly up to the end of their lives. They all did what they were asked to do. We thank them for all they have given us.”

Veterans Day is a time to remember, thank and honor those who served or are serving

If you dance more when the bass hits, it could be because of your vestibular system. Sometimes, it really is all about that bass. A recent study in the journal Current Biology found that people danced 12% more when very low frequen cy bass was played. The study was done by scientists at the LIVElab at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, who wanted to see what musical ingredients make us want to dance.

Artemis 1: A visual tour of the most powerful rocket ever built

Sitting in the commander’s seat of Orion is Commander Moonikin Campos, a suited mannequin that can collect data on what future human crews might experience on a lunar trip. The mannequin’s name, picked via a public con test, is a nod to Arturo Campos, a NASA electrical power subsystem manager who aided in Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth.

Rimac Nevera sets world speed record for electric production cars at 258 mph

Rimac Nevera has set a top speed record for production electric ve hicles of 258 mph (412 kph). For those who enjoyed the opening sequence of “Top Gun: Maverick” this past summer, that is one-third the speed of sound, rolling on four Michelin Cup 2Rs. Nevera has entered production at Rimac’s Porsche-funded factory near Za greb, Croatia, and the first cus tomer cars have been delivered.

Four students in Moscow, Idaho, died from an edged weapon, police say

Police in Moscow, Idaho, believe a knife or other edged weapon was used to kill four University of Idaho students this past weekend, pro viding an update about a homicide case they describe as "an isolat ed, targeted attack." Whoever is responsible for the deaths remain at large.

relate to the current flag. They have no re spect or pride. We wanted to use an updated symbol to create synergy and pride in the state.”

There’s no harm in it, Handy said.

THE FLAG DESIGN was selected from the top 20 after input from Utahns. Lawmak ers will vote to accept or reject the design during the 2023 Legislative Session. Graphic courtesy of More Than a Flag

FORMER BOUNTIFUL MAYOR and WWII veteran George Fadel explains the meaning be hind the Pledge of Allegiance at the Bountiful Veterans Park program on Nov. 11.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Interim Pastor helps sustain growth as the First Baptist Church of Bountiful celebrates 65 years

By Alisha Copfer alisha.c@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Started over 65 years ago, The First Baptist Church of Bountiful comes from humble beginnings. To listen to Robert Vandegrift speak of the early days of the church, you start to understand why this establishment is so vital to the community.

“A congregation is a community,” writes Vandegrift, Church historian and member of the Board of Trustees in History of the First Baptist Church of Bountiful, Utah. “As we serve, there are roles and responsibilities we have to each other. In time, they will be wrapped in memory and should not be forgotten. Congregations en dure common experiences. A congregation is a democracy where the members should express opinions, listen to others and make sound decisions.”

Vandegrift is described as a pillar of the church by Interim Pastor Jim Gunnuscio. “Pastor Jim,” as the congregation knows him, stepped into the position in Septem ber 2022 after the previous Pastor stepped down.

“After my first sermon in September, I received several comments about having not heard a sermon like that in a long time,” said Pastor Jim. “While I never considered I would be pastoring a church, God has a way of bringing you to where you should be.”

Although the First Baptist Church of Bountiful originally opened its doors in 1957, the congregation has recently strug gled with attendance. Vandegrift stated that it has been hard for him to see the congre gation go from nearly 500 members to no more than 10 people in attendance at ser vices. “The church has been a great church and has been very involved over the years,” said Vandegrift. However, more recently, those in the church have been less involved,

and the congregation has dwindled more and more.

Gunnuscio was born in Centerville, where he grew up on a farm. He current ly resides in Woods Cross with his wife, MaryAnn. “I have served in the ministry for the past 40 years on a volunteer basis many times,” said Pastor Jim. His other minis try work includes Child Life at Primary Children’s Hospital, Rocky Care Center in Bountiful, Make-A-Wish Foundation as a wish granter and Family Promise homeless program as board chairman. He has also worked as Chaplain and a bereavement counselor for the past six years.

“I look forward to this next chapter of my life as my wife and I become part of the family of believers at First Baptist Church in Bountiful,” he said. “I feel it is a blessing to be called to be their Interim Pastor and want to be able to assist the church in reach ing their vision for the future. I also want to

all of us to protect the freedoms we en joy, Mortensen said. “They’re not paid in money, they're paid in pride and satisfaction when they walk into this park.”

“I love this country,” said Chris Simon sen, Vietnam Era Army. “I met a man who was a Vietnam vet who said he was going to kill himself. I hugged him and asked him to wait until we dedicated this park. It was dedicated two years ago and I saw him seated there. I went up to him and gave him a hug and said ‘Are you going to kill your self tonight?’ He said, ‘heck no.’ This park means a lot to a lot of people. These are true heroes who are willing to serve.”

There’s not a single word that hasn’t already been said, sung or played, said Jenny Taylor whose husband Brent Taylor died in Afghanistan in 2018. “When I was a child there was a student in my class whose family fled from Afghanistan for a better life. I felt something light up inside that something important had happened to me. Patriotism. Patriotism is not arrogance or conceit. It’s not nationality but an aware ness that this land was made for me.”

America is an imperfect nation, she said. “We don’t claim to be perfect. We pledge to be a more perfect union and make it more perfect. We pledge to come together

to be better than we have been.”

In 2003, Taylor’s husband joined the U.S. Army National Guard. “Our family

be able to share the love of Christ with the community.”

Pastor Jim went on to say that he intends to keep the faith while he continues to regrow this congregation. “This position gave me my purpose back,” he said. “It is a blessing that they have let me be their pastor here and that I am able to serve them and God.”

With the work that Vandegrift and Pastor Jim are doing for the First Baptist Church, they have seen the congregation go from less than five at its lowest to now over 20 members. “We still have a lot of work to do, but through dedication and faith in God, we will get there,” said Pastor Jim.

Over 65 years ago, multiple families in the Bountiful area were members of the First Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, but they needed something closer. After finding a location on Orchard Drive in Bountiful, on Nov. 3, 1957, more than 100 people

attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the church opening.

As Pastor Jim, Vandegrift and the rest of the board of trustees work together, the church is starting to see growth come back to its congregation. “I would come to this church as a kid,” said Pastor Jim. “The parking lot would be full, and I could see that this church has always held a special place in the community. I believe we can still be an asset to the community by pro viding many resources.”

The First Baptist Church is excited to hold an Advent Festival on Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. that will have ornament making, snacks, singing and decorating of the tree.

Pastor Jim also holds a weekly grief support session to which all are invited. These ses sions are held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday. l

served for 15 years,” she said. “We knew the risk that comes with it. We paid the price. Even though you know it can happen it’s still a surprise. Four years ago men in dress uniforms came to my door and let me know that my husband would not be com ing home. You ask yourself ‘is it worth it?’”

It’s always been worth it, said Taylor.

“When I go to Disneyland there’s a Utah Jazz flag, U of U and BYU flags. Our cur rent state flags are not conducive to repre senting our state. What are we so afraid of? The Jazz went through a rebranding. Why can’t a state rebrand?”

Other states have updated their flags, he said. “Utah is one of the first states making a change that has not been forced to (offen sive, etc.)”

The other important thing is it’s abso lutely the first time people have had input, said Handy. “Before the legislature and Governor would do it. The people never had a say. Forty thousand people responded to the 20 flags. I would have liked 200,000 but the public has had amazing input.”

A lot of effort has gone into it, he said. “We considered the values that represent Utah and how that can be translated into a symbol.”

There were 70 different iterations of the beehive, Handy said. “The current flag has a beehive and a star with crossed arrows recognizing the Native American tribes. The

“Now it’s on us the 99 and 9 to live in such a way to make it worth it.”

God bless the men and women in uni form, she said. “Let’s make sure they never feel alone, under appreciated or unnoticed. Every day we must live our lives in a way that says ‘thank you.’ They lay down their dreams so that I can live mine.” l

new flag has a star under the beehive with eight points for the tribes. Utah is named after a Native American tribe.”

People said using the beehive is just trying to placate the LDS church, he said. “The beehive is to celebrate our heritage and respect the Native Americans whose land this was.”

The warm red on the flag represents the Southern Utah red rock, said Handy. “The white is for snow in the mountains and the blue is the same color as in the current flag for the sky.”

It’s exciting, said Handy, who did not reelection and won’t be returning to the legislature in 2023. “I feel bad I don’t get to vote on it or debate it or carry the bill. But I’ll participate as much as I can and be watching of course.”

Handy said there were people who were very, very angry at him. “I explain they can still fly their flag. Some said ‘doesn’t the legislature have better things to do?’ Over time I think people will embrace the new flag and they’ll be happy with it when it’s done.” l

BOUNTIFUL MAYOR KENDALYN HARRIS reviews the Veterans Day program with Chris Simonsen (right) and Ron Mortensen.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

FLAG: Continued from pg. 1

INTERIM PASTOR JIM GUNNUSCIO and his wife MaryAnn.

Photo courtesy of Pastor Jim Gunnuscio

THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Bountiful will hold an Advent Festival on Nov. 26 at 5 p.m.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Jewelry is more than just pretty, it’s healing

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—From mechanic, to chef to jewelry maker, Vaughn Sweeten has done it all. Although he’s worked in sev eral different fields, he’s found his calling – making one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Sweeten started his craft at the be ginning of the year after taking a class at Weber State, now he’s creating pieces of his own.

“I took one of the jewelry classes and they gave us a chunk of silver to make a ring out of,” said Sweeten. “This experi ence showed me that this is my calling, to make beautiful things.”

Jewelry making was not his first career, Sweeten started out first as a mechanic. “I worked on cars,” he said. “I love cars but the job killed me. It was hard on my body and my life revolved around work.”

Sweeten said he decided to look at courses at the DTC (Davis Technical Col lege). “I knew I liked working with my hands so I thought about composites or welding. Then I walked past the cafete ria and liked the vibe and synergy of the kitchen.”

That was when there were a lot of food shows going on, he said. “I thought that was cool. There was an energy in the kitchen. You’re kind of the lone wolf in a car shop and it’s cutthroat.” There’s teamwork in the kitchen and that’s needed in life, said Sweeten. “I started going to DTC and got a job in a kitchen at Weber State. I made my own trays and simplified my culinary experience. I had the freedom to practice my knife skills and push to learn the craft.”

Sweeten entered the Skills USA competition and did well. “It’s like the high school level competition but on the adult side,” he said. “Different trades like electricians, drafting, etc. all the trade schools competed. I competed in culinary arts. I had to show my skills executing a meal, my skills presenting the dish and artistry. I’d only been doing it for a few months and took third place. It was pretty cool because I was going against all these experienced people.”

Using those skills, Sweeten started as a regular cook at Twigs then worked his way up to sous chef and worked there for nine years. “I loved it,” he said. “But it was not an easy job. It was so hard and there were a lot of sacrifices to be made.”

Sweeten was a single parent and wanted to give something to his daughter. “But it created a vacancy in my relation ship with my daughter and that was a sacrifice I didn’t want to make. It was the universe telling me I needed to do some thing else.”

He continued to work in the food industry but he and his fiancé found that they needed to make a change. “When push came to shove with both of us work ing there wasn’t enough time to spend with the family,” said Sweeten. “To give the family what we needed we decided we’d hire someone to take care of the kids but when they went to daycare they were sick all the time.”

Sweeten became a stay-at-home dad which allowed him time to spend with the

family. “I was staying busy but cleaning the house was not enough,” he said. “I love rocks and their metaphysical proper ties and stumbled upon wire wrapping. It gives a design and texture you can’t get any other way.”

With some practice, Sweeten honed his skills and started to make pieces for his family and friends as gifts. “People always have rocks so I started offering to make a piece of jewelry out of their rock and do custom work.”

Each rock has different metaphysical

properties, he said. “I designed pieces of jewelry that would rid themselves of negativity. It would create a barrier when they walked into a room with a toxic atmosphere. You can change the mood or

be the mood.”

There are bits of evidence that rocks can help, said Sweeten. “I want to create something that will help them. Not only something beautiful but why the color and texture makes them feel an attraction to it.”

Every crystal and stone has a vibra tional frequency, he said. “There’s tons of evidence that supports this. My intrigue is always why.”

Sweeten is perfecting his craft and hopes to show his pieces at boutiques and galleries like the BDAC. “I want to get involved with the community and get peo ple out,” he said. “That’s cool to me.”

Whatever Sweeten does he always gives 100 percent. “I’m always challeng ing myself,” he said. “I do the best I can do to the best of my ability. Failure is not an option for me.”

See Sweeten’s jewelry on his Face book page SweetRoxx and at Etzy.com/ shop/SweetRoxx. l

VAUGHN SWEETEN AND HIS DAUGHTER ELEANOR. Sweeten is a stay-athome dad who started making jewelry after taking a class at Weber State. Now he is selling his one-of-a-kind pieces.

Photos courtesy of Vaughn Sweeten

SWEETEN CREATES NECKLACES, bracelets and rings from stones that have metaphysical properties that can rid people of negativity and lift their mood.

Photos courtesy of Vaughn Sweeten

Elementary teachers surprised with $10,000 donation

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Teachers at Holbrook Elementary were surprised last Friday when Performance Automotive Bountiful presented the school with a $10,000 check to use in their class rooms. Holbrook was selected as part of a nomi nation initiative at the dealership. Customers and employees dropped their nomination slips for the school they thought the donation should benefit in boxes set up at Performance Automotive and Holbrook received the most votes.

“My sister is a teacher,” said Performance Automotive General Manager, Bill Barnes. “My sister is passionate about teaching but she has to take some out of her own pocket because they don’t always have the money they need.”

According to the district, on average teach ers spend more than $500 of their personal funds to purchase supplies and other resources for their classrooms every year.

“It’s a worthy cause,” said Barnes. “We want to give back to the school and give back to the community.”

This is huge, said Elementary Director Traci Robbins. “This is not a big faculty. Every single teacher is engaged in Letters and wants to build the program into their classrooms. This money will help with equipment and will be distributed

to each classroom for supplies to support Letters. We’ll divide it up and put it in their bucket to support the needs of that level.”

They have worked so hard, she said. “They’ve gone through one and a half years of training in Letters. This is the icing on the cake, it’s their prize at the end.”

“This is wonderful,” said Holbrook fourth grade teacher Jan Davis. “It’s a blessing for the school. I was so surprised. I had no idea, it was very exciting. We’ll be able to buy supplies to put to use for some of the training we’ve had to help the kids learn to read and do math as best as we can.”

Performance Automotive also donated $10,000 to the Davis Education Foundation. “Here in Davis County there are 1,200 kids in need,” said Barnes. “Some are homeless or couch surfing. This is a worthy cause for the resource centers to provide furniture, washing machines, etc. This is near and dear to my heart. If we don’t take care of the kids, who will take care of us?”

“We cannot thank the people at Performance Automotive enough for their decision to invest $20,000 in Davis School District’s students and educators,” said Davis Education Foundation Ex ecutive Director Jodi Lunt. “Community partner ships like theirs allow us to help more students in need and take education to greater heights.” l

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Davis County receives prestigious awards for Memorial Courthouse renovation

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—After two years of painstaking work to restore the Memorial Courthouse to its former 1932 glory, those involved have been recognized with three prestigious awards.

Davis County received the 2022 Community Stewardship Award, the Renovation/Restoration Award from the Association of General Contractors of Utah and the Reno vation/Restoration Award for Utah Construction & Design Maga zine’s Most Outstanding Projects for 2022.

“It’s great being recognized,” said Lane Rose, Davis County Director Facilities Management. “Not just for preservation but for the general contractor. Hogan Construction applied and with a

project of this nature – we’re a shoe in for those.”

The courthouse has gone through several renovations since it was built in 1890 and has been remodeled multiple times, Rose said. “In 1890 it was a Victorian red brick building. In 1930 they took off the roof and knocked down a couple of walls and built around it,” making it a courthouse within a courthouse.

In 1958 and 1979 additions to the courthouse were made. The recent renovation removed those additions, renovated the original historic 1930s section and exposed brick from the original 1890 courthouse.

A major part of the renova tion was bringing it up to seismic code, said Rose. “We had to shore up the walls of the foundation to standard. In the 1890s it was cob

blestone with no rebar at all.”

Historically what’s pre served is the facade, marble in the corridors, tiles and finishes. They worked with CRSA architects who have significant experience in restoring old historic buildings, he said. “The records department was critical in finding historical information.”

The newly renovated building opened to the public June 10.

“We’ve invested a lot of resources into this,” Rose said. “More recognition is always wel come.”

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THE DAVIS COUNTY ME MORIAL COURTHOUSE has been restored to its original 1932 appearance. The county received three awards for the project.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

HOLBROOK ELEMENTARY teachers stand with Performance Automotive General Manager Bill Barnes as he presents them with a check for

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1922

New Ford sales and service station largest in Davis County – The new Ford Sales and Service Station will bring to Bountiful the finest and best equipped machine shop and general car equip ment business in Davis County.

1932

A $120,000 Bible – An idea of the amazing amount of money represented by literary and art treasures brought to America during the recent years may be suggested by the price of $120,000 paid by an American collector for a Gutenberg bible, printed at Mainz, Ger many, on the world’s first printing press. This is said to be the highest price ever paid for a single book, but within a few years it may bring a great deal more.

1942

Timber in Tabernacle at Bountiful Donated by Pioneers – The remodel ing and modernizing of the Bountiful Tabernacle has reminded a grand daughter residing in Murray, Utah, that her grandfather John K. Crosby, an early pioneer of Bountiful with others, furnished teams without pay, to haul logs out of the canyon to roof, floor and finish the said building. That was 80 years ago. Bountiful City now owns this land.

1952

It All Adds Up – The children at Boun tiful’s Stoker school are having expe rience with some of the basic skills in a novel, practical way. As part of their writing, arithmetic and reading pro

gram, the children in fifth grade operate a saving bank – the Stoker First Nation al Bank.

1962

Front Page of Clipper Receives Award – The front page of the Davis County Clipper has been chosen as third place winner in the Front Page of the Month competition for October. The month ly judging is conducted by advanced students and faculty members of the journalism department at Brigham Young University.

1972

Sewing New? Get Extra – If you are a beginner in sewing, remember to always buy a little extra yardage for matching plaids and diagonal stripes.

1982

Know the Weather – Does the air around the earth (the weather) have anything to do with the twinkling of the stars? Do planets ever twinkle? The layer of gas around the earth, which is our weather, is responsible for the socalled twinkling of the stars. Refraction and disturbances in the atmosphere distort the twin beam of light from stars enough to cause the twinkle.

1992

Limousine ride for pizza – Winners were recently announced at Millcreek Junior High School for the annual fundraiser. Students who sold the most “Connec tion Cards” were treated to a limou sine ride to a local pizza restaurant for lunch.

NEWS BRIEFS

Aggressive retail theft at Apple store

Thieves got away with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise at the Apple store in Station Park last Friday when they came into the store and started grab bing products then fled.

“It’s not really called a robbery because there was no force or fear to individuals,” said Farmington Police Chief Wayne Hansen. “It’s more an aggressive retail theft. They’re clearly a part of a ring. They knew what to do and did it quickly. They were in and out in 32 seconds total.”

There were no weapons displayed, he said. “There were no threats made or altercations. Employees and patrons stood back and let them do their thing. It’s my understanding that Apple’s policy is for their employees not to try and do any thing. They do have panic alarms. While it is frustrating we don’t want to see anyone get hurt over an iPhone.”

They literally ripped them off of the stands, said Hansen. “We’re interested to see the condition of the property. Apple’s demo units have an alarm that goes off. It’s constant until the battery runs out. It also has a disabler internally. They must have a hack because if it’s not useful they wouldn’t do it.”

The suspects entered the store about 10:06 a.m and were out at 10:07, he said. “There were four and they drove away in a late model Chevy Malibu or Impala that was black. We got a picture of the license plate but found out it had been stolen the night before from an individual in North Salt Lake.”

Hansen said the thieves were wear ing hoodies with the drawstring tied tightly around their face. “They were completely unrecognizable, you couldn’t see their faces. Depending on their MO their luck will run out one day.”

The investigation began in Septem ber when the alleged victim, who is now an adult, reported to Clearfield Police that Nance had allegedly sexually groomed her and abused her, charging documents said.

Police said the woman told investiga tors she took a French class Nance was teaching during her 2018-19 school year. The woman said she was going through a tough time and Nance started to send school emails offering support and then sent messages through private emails and Snapchat.

Nance allegedly sent her explicit vid eos and photos of himself and allegedly asked her to send nude photos of herself, an arrest affidavit said.

The woman told police that Nance allegedly had sex with her in a classroom closet, according to the affidavit.

A Davis School District spokesperson said Nance taught at Clearfield High for five years then taught at Mueller Park Junior High until November 2021.

Nance is being held without bail.

Free screening on resil ience

The Davis County Domestic Violence Abuse Coalition is sponsoring RESIL IENCE the Biology of Stress & Science of Hope a Virtual Community Screening on Nov. 30. RESILIENCE is a one-hour doc umentary that explains the science of Ad verse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. Extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior. However, what’s predictable is preventable. Physicians, educators, social workers, and communi ties are discussing the effects of divorce, abuse, and neglect and using cutting edge science to help the next generation break the cycles of adversity and disease. The screening is Nov. 30, from 7 p.m. –8:30 p.m. Register for the event here at resilience-november.eventbrite.com

Grand opening of new Layton Fire Station

Layton City will be holding the grand opening of Fire Station 54 on Nov. 22 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Nov. 19-27

Elf, The Musical

Through Dec. 17

Ticket Price $21.75 – $34.50

CenterPoint Legacy Theater, 525 N. 400 West. Centerville

Winterfest Art Jubilee

Through Dec. 23

Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m.

Arts and crafts for sale, made by local vendors

Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main St.

Juniper Holiday Market

Saturday, Nov. 19 & 26, Noon-7 p.m.

Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farm ington

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m. (Saturday matinee 2-3 p.m.)

Farmington High School, 548 West Glovers Ln.

Gingerbread Competition & Festival

Entries displayed Nov. 21-Dec. 3

Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main St.

Winter, Sock, Glove & Hat Drive Nov. 21-28, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Drop off at Centerville City Hall 250 N. Main St., Centerville

Kaysville Gives Nov. 21-Dec. 8 Kaysvillegives.com

Bountiful City Tree Lighting Monday, Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m. 20 S. Main St., Bountiful

Layton Holiday Tree Lighting Monday, Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m.

Layton Commons Park, 465 N Wasatch Dr.

South Davis Thanksgiving Day Races Thursday, Nov. 24 10K: 8 a.m.; 5K: 8:30 a.m.; 1K: 9 a.m.

SouthDavisRecreation.com

South Davis Recreation Center 550 N. 200 West, Bountiful

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

Catalytic converter theft on the rise

With an increase of catalytic convert er thefts throughout the state, Jiffy Lube is trying to help the community as well as law enforcement, according to a North Salt Lake Police Department Facebook post. They are offering free catalytic con verter VIN engravings at any of their loca tions. There is no appointment needed for this service and should only take about 10 minutes. This will help deter thieves from stealing them and will also help track, then prosecute these catalytic converter theft cases.

Tips to avoid package thefts

The North Salt Lake Police Depart ment offers these tips to avoid becoming a victim of package theft:

• Track your packages closely.

• Try to be home the day of delivery.

• Require a signature to avoid your package being left on the doorstep.

• Choose in-store pickup if available.

• Send packages to a secure location.

• Install a front door security camera How to catch a neighborhood pack age thief:

• Install video camera equipment

• Pay attention to suspicious activity following drivers.

• If you see a delivery truck on your street making deliveries, please linger and watch for suspicious cars following the delivery truck.

• Be ready to take a picture/write down a license plate.

Call NSL PD at 801-298-6000 to report a theft or suspicious activity.

Former high school teacher accused of raping student

CLEARFIELD—A former Clearfield High School teacher was arrested last week for allegedly raping a 17-year-old student three years ago.

Miles Christopher Nance, 39, was booked into the Davis County Jail on suspicion of rape and forcible sodomy, sexual exploitation of a minor and dealing in materials harmful to a minor.

This station’s strategic placement will help in maintaining the highest level of service to residents and guests that are in the community, a Facebook post said. “This is accomplished by a signif icant decrease in call response time to the surrounding areas and its location will directly address the increase of our wildland-urban interface along our foothills.”

The event will take place at 1325 N. Valley View Dr., Layton. Guests will be treated to a station tour and have an opportunity to ask questions about the new station.

Council member gets first hand experience at KFD

Kaysville Councilmember Abbi Hunt does a ride along with Kaysville Fire Department “A” Shift. The crew was able to show her a little of what they do, including running her through a cardiac arrest evolution.

Hunt also accepted the challenge of completing in the department’s annual physical agility test, a strenuous physi cal agility course done in full firefighter turnout gear, that must be completed in less than six minutes. She completed it in an impressive four minutes and 14 seconds, a KFD Facebook post said. “We appreciate the on-going support we receive from Councilmember Hunt and her fellow elected officials!”

Compiled by Becky Ginos

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County Compiled by Alisha Copfer

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Rich cater to canines while homeless suffer

Pollsters tell us that Americans mistrust the “coastal elites,” defined I suppose as rich, educated liberals on the West and East coasts who enjoy dirty martinis at lunch and fois gras for dinner.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

If you struggle to make ends meet after a day working at a warehouse in Trump Country, it’s not surprising that you would have little sympathy for a financial guy in New York or a tech entrepreneur in San Jose upset that he can’t readily find a charging station for his new Tesla.

Obviously, the view is constructed from stereotypes. The vast majority of coastal resi dents pull up their britches every morning the same way we do in Utah. The average coastal worker does not worry about the availability of eggs Benedict and French wine mustard; like fellow Americans, he or she sees a visit to an Olive Garden as an extravagance, and clips coupons for Wendy’s biggie meals.

But then a news story pops up, making the case for Middle America to scorn the urban elites. An Associated Press article covered a new restaurant in San Francisco. It is named Dogue (rhymes with vogue) and caters to wealthy Bay Area customers who wish to treat their dogs.

Yes, their dogs. Man’s best friend. A spe cies who poops on the grass and wags its tail when it sees its owner approach with a leash.

A classically-trained chef left his fine-din ing restaurant job to open up Dogue – and Lassie would be impressed. For $75, a dog will receive a multi-course “bone appetite” featur ing dishes like chicken skin waffles and filet mignon steak tartare with a quail egg.

Who knew that dogs would appreciate a quail egg. In my simple mind, toss an elk bone to a spaniel and you have a friend for life.

I guess I never understood that dogs cared about four-star dining. I never saw a German Shepherd sniff at his food dish and walk away if the meal wasn’t organic.

Similarly, I never saw a Golden doodle refuse to lap at its water dish until the owner filled it with crushed ice.

Then again, I never knew a woman named Gledy Espinoza who brought her 11-year-old miniature dachshund to Dogue for a puppy birthday party. “I wanted to celebrate him,” she told the reporter. “Mason is so special to me. He’s my four-legged child and this is the perfect place to do a really nice celebration.”

After Mason enjoyed a bowl of mushroom soup with slices of chicken breast, Gledy said, “We’re foodies. I guess he is too, now.”

Sorry Gledy, but Mason is a dog – I don’t care how many bowls of mushroom soup he devours. He’s just a dog fortunate enough to be pampered by an owner who hopefully has a feel for those who also live in her community. I was in San Francisco earlier this year. I didn’t see dogs asking their owners for the appetizer menu. What I did see were hoards of homeless men and women, unable to afford multi-million dollar condominiums, men and women who had never eaten a caper or a truffle, men and women searching in trash cans outside a down town Burger King.

Oh, I forgot…the $75 per puppy dinner at the Dogue also includes a treat for human owners like Gledy: an alcoholic mimosa and a fancy baked good. Mason wouldn’t want his owner to starve.

Bryan Gray, a long-time Davis County resident, is a former school teacher and has been a columnist for more than 26 years in newspapers along the Wasatch Front. l

A Bend In the Road

Idon’t need to tell you, because everyone knows, that life is full of bends and twists and turns. We don’t always win, and sometimes it almost appears that we never will. And it is often during those “down times” that we question our worth or abilities; or even worse, we define ourselves by our weakest characteristics.

JOHN WATERBURY

The reality is that seldom do we achieve any level of proficiency when there is an absence of challenges. Seldom do we grow when everything comes easily. And sel dom is there any great satisfaction when we don’t feel the need to strive to survive.

Helen Keller wrote: A bend in the road is not the end of the road….unless you fail to make the turn (End of quote). Surprisingly, the general rule is that anyone who has achieved any significant level of success in life has failed their way into suc cess; and they didn’t quit. They learned and worked. Remember, even Michael Jordan was a poor basketball player in his youth. He turned out OK.

It is no accident that the bends in the road are everywhere! Those bends are not indica tors of failure, but rather, they are signs that we are in motion; we’re still trying; we’ve not giving up. They’re purposeful, productive and motivating. They create greater ability and insight. They make it possible for us to evolve.

No one gets it right until they’ve learned that it is possible to grow beyond their nega

tive feelings. We’re not here by accident. We’re part of a Great Plan. The fact is that we are valiant children of Heavenly Father. That’s why we were sent here in the first place. We’re here to find joy in the journey. We’re here to learn and grow and live. And part of our education is learning to manage, in spite of our fears. Christine Caine knew this when she wrote: Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but actually you’ve been planted (end quote).

And Christine Norton wrote: Great things are done by a series of small things (end Quote). So where do we start? We start right where we are, and progress line upon line, here a little, there a little, and we work until we win. We’re not here to fail. These times are purposeful. They’re all beneficial. Hold on to that. Wel come to this phase of Eternity. The benefits are beyond comprehension. Set your sights. Stay the course. Endure to the end. Sail on.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used through out the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

Compliments abound at Viewmont High School as students help to spread a little sunshine

By Alisha Copfer alisha.c@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Sending a compliment to a schoolmate or high school staff just got a little easier. At Viewmont High School, students can currently fill out a small form to share a thoughtful message with some one else. These forms can be picked up and turned into the main office. Once a form is filled out, it will be attached to a small treat and delivered to the recipient.

Joani Stevens, Viewmont High PTSA President, and Rachel Miller, a parent who helps with Mental Health Week at the school, have been working with this idea for the past three years. “So this is our third school year in a row that we have hosted this week with the theme Spread Sunshine,”

said Miller. “One component of it is the Compliment Cards.”

The idea behind these cards is so that students can fill out a compliment for any fellow student, teacher or staff member. “And then we attach a treat and deliver it in the hopes that it brightens their day,” said Miller.

Viewmont High School hosts this Men tal Health Week every year in the spring. However, this year Stevens and Miller decided that they wanted the students to be able to start the cards in the fall. “Joani had the idea that we do it in the fall this year so we could keep the compliment cards going on all year,” said Miller.

So, instead of only focusing on the program for one week, the PTSA hopes to continually encourage the students to share

these cards throughout the school year. “They were well received last year,” said Stevens. “And we hope it will be the same this year.”

“We have had a decent response the past two years,” said Miller. “But we are hopeful that if we do it the rest of the school year, it will reach more students and continue to be a source of sunshine to the students.”

Miller said that they got the idea from Davis High School and started using the concept at Viewmont High. In the past, the complement cards have been part of Red Ribbon Week, but the school is moving to include them year-round.

As the students receive a card with their treat, they are encouraged to pay it for ward and remember those around them. l

Local hometown heroes honored throughout the county

By Alisha Copfer alisha.c@davisjournal.com

During the month of October, several commu nity members were given the recognition of being hometown heroes. Holly Blackhurst, Activities Coordinator at Modern Woodmen of America helped to celebrate several of these individuals. “We rec ognized one individual from each of our four chapters,” said Blackhurst.

Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Financial gives away several of these Hometown Hero Awards every year. “Once a year, the com pany picks someone from a community that goes above and beyond,” said Jon Ostler, an insurance agent with Mod ern Woodmen. “We give that person an award and donate $100 in their name toward their chosen charity.”

Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal organi zation, which means that they give back to the communities. This year, the award campaign was to honor individuals or community organizations that encourage brain health

and impact those with mental health issues. Each person was surprised with the award, which included the recognition, a gift basket and a $100 donation that went to their chosen charity.

Two Davis County mem bers received this hometown hero honor. Dr. Stephen Merrell was recognized on Oct. 18 and Kelly Bingham received her honor on Oct. 19.

The nomination for Sally Phelps – “I would like to nominate a frontline worker in the mental health field,” said Lorie Elzinga. “She has thanklessly taught and advo

cated for children since 2004. She has continued to educate herself, keeping up with the latest research. She is currently a Special Education teacher at Heritage Elementary in Layton. She focuses on 12 children and manages four paraeducators.”

Phelps donated her money back into her classroom to help the special needs children.

The nomination for Dr. Stephen Merrell – “He cares greatly about his patients, and we’ve had numerous people tell me how much he cares and spends time listening to his patients,” said Rick and Laura

continues to be the President of Centerville Cares after serving with this organization for sev eral years. He has a great desire to help with mental health and has done a lot to help the city with suicide prevention.”

Merrell provided his donation to Centerville Cares where he volunteers by teaching classes and activities. l

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

Bowser. “He’s also not afraid of hard work. He is not afraid to do manual labor, like helping people move or fix up their yards. He’s cheerful, friendly and happy while doing so. He

DR. STEPHEN MERRELL, physician at Tanner Clinic in Farm ington, was surprised by the award in front of his co-workers, family, in-laws, his mom and sister.

Photos courtesy of Holly Blackhurst

SALLY PHELPS, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER at Heritage Elementary.

WHAT TO WATCH

Don’t miss out on ‘Spirited’ and ‘Enola Holmes 2’

By Jenniffer Wardell

Spirited (Apple TV+)

Do you remember “Scrooged,” the 1988 Bill Murray adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”? Did you like it?

The answers to these questions will be important in determining whether you should check out Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell’s new movie, “Spirited.” Though it’s a fresh, charming new take on the classic story, it’s clear that the creators were big fans of the 1988 movie. It has the same irreverent spirit, sarcastic edge and secretly good heart. Add on the fact that it’s a musical with some plot twists you won’t see coming, and you have a movie that’s over the top in the best way.

In the movie, there’s an entire section of heaven whose job it is to redeem mean people through a “Christmas Carol” style

routine. Reynolds is their current target, a PR guy who is a master of controversy and misinformation. Can Ferrell and the rest of the team make him change his ways, or is there truly no redeeming the irredeemable?

There are several moments where you’ll genuinely doubt the answer to that. The movie structure won’t even help, since there’s enough genuinely interest ing examination of the entire concept of redemption that there’s clearly more than a yes-or-no possibility. I won’t tell you what the answer turns out to be, but it’s delivered with enough heart and genuine Christmas emotion that you’ll be happy with it.

Enola Holmes 2 (Netflix)

It’s a movie fan’s dream to find a sequel that’s even better than the original.

Thankfully, “Enola Holmes 2” is a

dream come true. The movie has every thing that made the original entertaining, from a fun perspective on the genre to an engaging lead and interesting mystery. It goes one step further by adding a ton of great character interaction and develop ment, then delivers all of it at a much better pace than the original.

As the movie opens, Sherlock’s little sister is trying to get her own detective agency off the ground. Her only client is a young girl who works in a match facto ry, but the simple issue of a missing sister soon runs into a case Sherlock is working on. When both expand into a conspiracy that reaches all the way to the House of Lords, the Holmes siblings will need help if they want to find the truth.

Things get interesting much more quickly than they do in the original film, with a case buildup that keeps your atten tion the whole time. The tie-in to actual

history is nice, though I won’t explain more here because it’s a plot spoiler. I also enjoyed a few key tie-ins to classic Holmes stories, all of them delivered with a flair unique to the movie.

There’s also some deeply satisfying character work. Enola and Sherlock start developing a genuine sibling relationship, and Enola’s mother gets a thoughtful re appearance. Fans of the original will also be pleased by the return of Lord Tewks bury, as well as the continued growth of his and Enola’s delightful relationship.

If you liked the original, you’ll love the sequel.

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-win ning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.

Student school board member is all about service

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—School is up and running and so is the newest student board member McKayla Redmond. Redmond is one of two seniors who will work with the board for the school year.

“I really like to do service and acts of kindness,” said Redmond, who is a student at Syracuse High. “I want to give back to high school students in the area and learn to work alongside others and use commu nication skills that will prepare me for the future.”

Redmond said her principal asked her if she’d like to do it because he thought she’d be a good candidate. “He put my name out there and I was picked to be on the board.”

Part of her duties is to be on the Stu dent Advisory Committee. “We meet with the SBOs in the district once a month after every board meeting,” she said. “We give them suggestions on ways they can be a leader in their school and push others to be the best they can be. They also pitch in ideas and we ask the SBOs how they have used the things from the meeting to better their schools.”

Besides her service on the board, Red mond participates in several activities at her school. “I’m part of the drill team and dance company,” she said. “I’m an advisor for the multicultural club. We meet once a month and students come and learn about different cultures and their history. I also love the performing arts and singing.”

Service is very important to her as well. “I’m part of Caring4Crowns at the Ronald McDonald House,” said Redmond.

“I play with the kids and help with break fast. I also work with Saint Joseph Mis sion’s fashion show. They put that together to raise money for children in Africa. I was in the fashion show and modeled and danced. It was super fun.”

Redmond said her mother is her big gest influence. “She is a therapist for teen agers. I see her serving the community and I want to be a part of that. I’m naturally a helpful person and I want to do as much as I possibly can to see people thrive.”

After high school, Redmond would like to attend the University of Utah to study medicine. “In my future career I would like to be a medical forensic sci entist or trauma surgeon,” she said. “The medical field is so interesting. I’m taking a medical forensics class and a program out side of the high school with the U of U.”

The program teaches STEM skills and science and gives hands-on experience, said Redmond. “We learn how to study different cases and learn critical thinking and tech to figure out how to solve cases. We go out dusting for fingerprints. It’s a little messy but fun.”

A medical forensic scientist goes into a crime scene and takes pictures, she said.

“They record all of the evidence and take it back to the lab for DNA testing and testify in court about the evidence that they found.”

Redmond took AP Spanish and was in the Spanish immersion program growing up. “I switched to French because I want

to learn as many languages as possible. I love English, fashion design studio and art history.”

Being on the school board is pushing her to get out of her comfort zone, said Redmond. “I’m learning how to use those leadership skills.”

The district has had some challenges,

she said. “My goal is to help with change in the district. I want to make sure every one is being heard. Sometimes when kids talk to adults they are dismissed because of their age. I want to give them the op portunity to let their voices be heard.” l

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SYRACUSE SENIOR MCKAYLA REDMOND and her friends. Redmond is one of two student school board members that work with SBOs from all of the high schools in Davis County.

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WOODS CROSS—Hope Squad works hard to welcome students into a friendly, safe environment. Seeing kind faces, form ing easy relationships and helping students feel that they matter is why Woods Cross High School has a Hope Squad.

“On the first day of school I was super nervous because I didn’t know a lot of people,” said Rhett Benedict, a student at Woods Cross High School. “As I was greet ed by the Hope Squad, it was just such a relief to see friendly faces and people eager to speak to me.”

Hope Squad members are taking action to make school a place where everybody wants to be. The need for hope is substan tial. Since COVID-19, schools have seen an epidemic of a mental health decline from their students. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-24 years old.

Finding hope through Hope Squad

Hope Squad is a school program that contributes to the community-wide effort to prevent suicide. Hope Squad members pro vide knowledge to the student body about stress coping mechanisms and provide struggling students with the help they need through trusted adults.

At times it is complicated for teachers and administrators to see into the lives of every student. Hope Squad members are students who look out for fellow students and friends they see are showing signs of distress and are trained to help that student find hope and get professional help when needed.

“Our goal for the squad is to have a wide representation of students in Hope Squad,” said Todd Hammond assistant principal at Woods Cross High School. “That way we can reach a wide variety of students, with the diversity of Hope Squad, we are able to see the needs of all students and then create creative ways to implement help for them.”

The Hope Squad are not the only ones who can save lives. Every 13 minutes an American dies by suicide; a scary statistic that is hard to face. In addition to working in school with students, they also hold sui cide prevention trainings and conventions where members of the community can come to learn about suicide warning signs and what they can do to get involved.

“The Hope Squad helps create a sense of belonging for everyone amongst the

students,” said Kori Schriver, teacher and Hope Squad advisor at Woods Cross High School.

“Being in Hope Squad is important to me because I want to be there for people when they need it most,” said Sarah Stone, a member of the Woods Cross High Hope Squad. “I want to be a good friend that peo ple can feel comfortable being themselves around me and will turn to if they need someone to listen to.”l

Reports conclude that suicide is higher in women in Utah than men due to several factors

By Alisha Copfer alisha.c@davisjournal.com

New

research indicates that more wom en than men attempt suicide in Utah. And, due to experience only women can have, such as hormonal fluctuations, women are more at risk to have suicidal tendencies and be more susceptible to mental illness.

In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the US. In Utah, it was the eighth highest cause of death. Recently pub lished in a research snapshot by the Utah Women and Leadership Project, it is stated that suicide is a significant public health problem that is considered preventable.

“Mental health has always been in my mind,” said Cindy Jenkins, an Extension Assistant Professor at Utah State University who works with the Utah Women and Lead ership project. “Several years ago, I started to recognize this big thing in our communi ty, I saw some statistics and recognized that I wasn’t alone.”

The Utah Women and Leadership Proj ect recently hosted a podcast featuring Jen kins along with Dr. Kristy Hodson, a faculty member at Western Governors University in the College of Health Profession, and Chloe Bhowmick, a licensed clinical psychologist who works at The Partridge Group. This podcast was hosted by Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project.

The podcast, titled “Suicide Among Utah Girls and Women,” covered the statistics reported in the research snapshot as well as the conversation surrounding

Getting to Know Dr. Heaton

Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist, serving his patients in Davis County. Dr. Heaton is Board-certified in dermatology, and he 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. He places a strong empahsis on catering to the retirement population in his community as skin cancer is more prevalent in this age group.

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

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, parafoil kite flying, and spending time with his wife and three children.

the subject of suicide. “The number one thing we can do is to not glamorize it,” said Jenkins. “Don’t make it normal; don’t make it something where you idealize these people.”

The snapshot explains, “Reduce stigma around suicidality and mental health issues and normalize seeking help.” The research shows that, “when individuals feel they are a part of a community, it can create a sense of belonging and connectedness which can serve as a protective factor against suicide.”

When asked why the topic of suicide was an interest, Bhowmick said, “I've been passionate about psychological research and it is important for the lay person to under stand this in a way that makes sense to them and that they can relate this back to them.”

She also said that society needs to under stand that social and cultural factors are just as significant to mental health.

As a whole, suicide can take a toll on individuals, families and communities.

Utah has several programs and resources to reduce suicide rates and support those who are at risk. The Utah Women and Leader ship states that these programs include the Live On Campaign, the Utah Suicide Pre vention Coalition and the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

Some of the suicide risk factors include social isolation, financial problems, job problems or loss, impulsive or aggressive tendencies, mental illness and relationship problems. More information can be found by reading the research snapshot at usu. edu/uwlp/files/snapshot/43.pdf as well as connecting with the Utah Women and Lead ership project at utwomen.org. l

Heaton

HOPE SQUAD MEMBERS FROM Bountiful, Woods Cross, Farmington and View mont High gather together to receive training from the International Hope Squad at Scenic View Academy in Provo, Utah. Members met to advise one another about Hope Squad and implement new ways to help students.

Photo by Rebecca Money

Phoenix’s playoff run ends with semifinals loss

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

The Farmington Phoenix football team had its best postseason showing in the program’s young history, reaching the Class 6A semifinals.

And for a brief moment, it looked as though Farm ington might be poised for an upset and a trip to the state finals.

The Phoenix fell to top-seeded and perennial state power Corner Canyon, 45-28, on Nov. 10 at Rice Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah. Farm ington’s season ended at 10-3 overall.

The powerful Corner Canyon team had its share of struggles with Farmington, however, the Phoenix didn’t make things easy. In fact, late in the third quarter, Farm ington was up 28-24.

A key special teams play turned the tide.

Dante Coats hauled in an 8-yard pass from Easton Wight with 3:21 to play in the third to give the Phoenix their first lead of the game. But Corner Canyon returned the ensuing kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown to regain the lead at 41-28. Corner Canyon seized momentum too. Farmington wouldn’t score again, while the Chargers added two more scores.

The Phoenix fell in an early hole but managed to stay close. Corner Canyon scored the game’s first 14 points within the first quarter and a half of play. The Phoenix scored two touchdowns in an eventful second quarter that saw the two squads combine for 31 points. Travis Hoopes had a 2-yard touchdown run to make it 14-7. Ben Stucki then had a 29-yard TD reception from Wight with 58 seconds in the half to get the Phoenix to within 21-14. Corner Canyon then connected on a field goal as time ran out in the half.

In the third quarter, Stucki’s 3-yard touchdown grab made it 24-21. Then, the TD by Coats put Farmington in front. Unfortunately for the Phoenix, the lead only lasted 14 seconds.

Wight had 272 yards passing on 20 completions in 34 attempts. He also had three touchdowns and out-du eled Corner Canyon’s Isaac Wilson, a Division I college prospect. Stucki led all receivers with six catches for 134 yards and two scores. Mitch Nielsen added three catches for 56 yards.

Defensively, Farmington intercepted Wilson four times. Dayton Runyan had two interceptions for the Phoe nix, while Jaxson Eastman and Cole Noble-Wight had one. Zach Quinton paced the team with seven tackles.

The successful season saw Farmington set a school record for victories. Wight finished the season with 3,159 yards passing and 41 touchdowns. Nielsen and Quinton each had more than 40 catches, with 45 and 42, respec tively. Nielsen had 863 receiving yards and a team-high 13 touchdowns. Ten of Stucki’s 29 catches (613 yards) were for touchdowns. On the ground, Hoopes led the way with 624 yards and four touchdowns. On defense, Luke Hansen had 100 tackles and 10 sacks on the year. Jed Judkins had 68 tackles and a team-leading 12 sacks.

The Phoenix do lose some firepower for next season but also return key playmakers. Wight will be back as a senior next season for head coach Daniel Coats’

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team.

FARMINGTON’S MITCH NIELSEN (12) gets tripped up by Corner Canyon’s Owen Borg (10) as he breaks up the pass.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

FARMINGTON’S DAYTON RUNYAN (84) struggles with the loss to No. 1 Seed Corner Canyon Nov. 10 at the U of U Rice-Eccles Stadium. It was the Semi-Final Round of the State 6A Football Tournament where the Phoenix lost 45-28.

FARMINGTON’S MITCH NIELSEN (12) holds onto the pass against Corner Canyon’s Ruben Otuafi (21) for long yardage.

Carlson was the top Male of the Meet

Merrill won the Female of the Meet award at the Box Elder Invitational Nov. 5. They were both double winners –Carlson, who broke the meet and the pool record in the 50 freestyle while also placing first in the 100 free, and Merrill in the 200 In dividual Medley and the 100 backstroke – to pace the second-place Darts in the meet.

Other first-place finishers were Allie Allen (400 free); Garrett Barker (200 free, 400 free); Macie Cragun (100 breaststroke); the 200 medley relay team of Carlson, Ethan Frandsen, Jake Edwards and Sam Land heim; the 200 free relay lineup of Landheim, Frandsen, Dylan Grant and Carlson; the 200 free relay team of Hannah Shaw, Cragun, Jane Bassett and Micah Hale; and the 400 free relay lineup of Merrill, Allen, Shaw and Hale.

“It was exciting to see so many new swimmers overcome their jitters and swim so well,” said head coach Kit Barker. “We had so many swimmers cheering each other on. It was amazing! What a great start to what will be an amazing season!”

Also finishing in the top five were Shaw (second, 50 free; second, 100 free), the 400 free relay team of Edwards, Mason Simons, Grant and Garrett Barker (second), the 200 medley relay lineup of Merrill, Cragun, Rylee Johnson and Allen (third), Grant (third, 100 free; third, 200 free), Landheim (third, 50 free), Bassett (fourth, 100 free), Hale (fourth, 400 free), Nielsen (fourth, 100 back), Frand sen (fifth, 100 breast; fifth, 200 IM), Johnson (fifth, 100 butterfly) and Stewart (fifth, 50 free; fifth, 100 free).

Farmington

Farmington’s Mason Draxler broke the school record in the 200 free in his lead-off leg in the boys 8x200 free relay at the Region Relays Nov. 8.

Other top finishes for the Phoenix team was the boys 200 breast relay team (first place), the boys 400 medley relay (second), the boys 4x200 free relay (second), the girls 250 free relay (third), the boys 200 free relay (third), the boys 8x25 free relay (third) and the girls 4x200 free relay (third).

“The relay meet was so much fun,” head coach Stacy Edholm said. “I told my swim mers not to stress about this meet. It was all for fun and this is what they did. There were also some fun relays at the end of the meet, like the T-shirt relay and the inner tube relay.

That was comical to watch!”

In a meet with Woods Cross, Bountiful, Roy, Clearfield and Syracuse Nov. 11, Teal Edholm placed first in the 500 free while anchoring the winning 400 free relay team which also included Brooke Belnap, Mad die Peterson and Maddy Kartchner. Other top-three finishes for the girls were Belnap (second, 200 free; third, 100 free) and Teal Edholm (third, 50 free).

“It was our team’s first home-field meet, and we had a lot of best times and smiles,” Coach Edholm said.

Draxler won the 500 free with a new school record of 5:11.57 and also anchored the top 400 free relay squad of John Lyman, Matthew Scoresby and Jack Cresap for the fourth-place boys team. Will Scott also had a first-place showing in the 200 IM. “Will is one of our standout freshman with a very bright future with our team,” Stacy Edholm said.

Other boys top placers were the 200 med ley relay lineup of Scott, Draxler, Ezra Moon and Lyman (second) and Draxler (third, 50 free). Coach Edholm also credited Scoresby for his third-place finishes in the 100 free and 200 free. “Matthew had a huge time drop in the 200 free this meet,” she said. “He has been improving so much this year over previous years and is definitely one to look for this season.”

Bountiful

At the Nov. 11 meet with six other schools, the girls tied for second place behind first-place finishes from Madelynn Fenwick (100 breast), Jaelyn Miller (200 free) and Loni Tippetts (200 IM). Other top-three showings were Miller (second, 500 free); Tippetts (second, 100 back), the 400 free relay team of Annabella Malbasic, Rylee Tholen, Emiy

Subardjo and Claire Bryson (second), Ellie Wakins (third, 100 fly), the 200 medley relay squad of Zoe Nielsen, Sierra Shurtz, Wakins and Katelynn Rogers (third) and the 200 free relay lineup of Miller, Nielsen, Rogers and Subardjo (third).

Spencer Monson led the fifth-place boys team with a first-place finish in the 100 free while Liam Glissmeyer took second in the 100 back and third in the 100 breast. The 400 free relay squad of Tyler Gunn, Kobi Vander linden, Nicholas Crockett and Zane Syversen took third.

Woods Cross

Also at the Nov. 11 meet, Woods Cross’ boys team placed second with second-place individual showings by Isaac Chomjak in the 200 IM, Ammon Kamauu in the 100 fly and Mark Glissmeyer in the 500 free. The 200 medley relay lineup of Glissmeyer, Justin Chamberlain, Chomjak and Miller Campbell finished second along with the same group swimming the 200 free relay event who also took second. Chomajk (third, 100 fly) and Chamberlain (third, 200 free) were also topthree placers for the Wildcats.

The girls squad, who tied Bountiful for second place were led by Alanna Holzer’s first-place finish in the 50 free and Rebekah Cyril’s showing in the 100 free. The 200 free relay team of Holzer, Haley Neuenschwander, Grace Gilbert and Cyril also won their event while Cyril (second, 50 free), the girls 200 medley lineup of Sophia Mortensen, Cyril, Holzer and Neuenschwander (second) and Grace Woodbury (third, 200 free) were also among the top three in their events at the meet. l

THE BOUNTIFUL HIGH GIRLS swimming team finished second in a meet against Farmington, Woods Cross, Roy, Clearfield and Syracuse Nov. 11 while the boys placed fifth.

Photo courtesy Alexa Olson

Girls basketball teams ready for the court

By Catherine Garrett

Price said. “We are athletic and hope to chal lenge for a region championship.”

Bountiful

Bountiful returns nearly its entire squad from the 2022 team that lost in the 5A state semifinals last winter.

DavisJunior Kendra Kitchen, who was an Honorable Mention All-State and First Team All-Region player last season returns for a young squad who will look to fill the void left by seven graduated seniors.

Head coach Anne Jones, who is in her 12th season at Davis, said Aryanna Bull and Kate Richards, who got some varsity time last year, “will also be heavily relied on” as play gets underway for the Darts in the next couple of weeks.

In the off-season, Jones said her squad put in work on strength and conditioning as well as overall basketball fundamentals. “We also played a lot in the spring and fall to provide fun experiences and worked to develop team chemistry with so many new faces this sea son,” she said.

Davis is scheduled to play Mountain Crest Nov. 29 and then Bonneville, Mountain Ridge and Viewmont in further pre-season action before Region 1 home-and-away games against Layton, Farmington, Weber, Syracuse, Clearfield and Fremont.

“We want to work hard every single day in practice on our fundamentals and team game play and to push each other to be the best we can be,” Jones said. “We want to be competitive in every game we play in and improve daily.”

Farmington

Farmington brings back several returning players from a team that reached the second round of the 6A state tournament a year ago. Senior guards Courtney Christiansen and Whitney Avei will join senior forward Maddie Hauck, who is coming off an ACL tear in last year’s game against Davis, to captain the squad this year.

Head coach Van Price, in his fifth year with the Phoenix program, said his other five seniors – guards Victoria Clinger, Eagan Dagley, Mele Fiefia and Kate Geddes and forward Marissa Marchant – will “give us a lot of returning experience and leadership.”

“We have a senior-oriented team and al though we don’t have any stars, we have eight girls who are able to do very well on any given night,” Price said. “That should make us very difficult to defend.”

Several players completed a challenge during the off-season to make 10,000 shots and Price is hoping that will translate on the court for his girls during the year.

Farmington will play at Olympus to begin the season Nov. 22 and face Northridge, Spanish Fork, Box Elder, Pleasant Grove, Taylorsville, Brighton, Granger and Cyprus in pre-season action before Region 1 homeand-away matchups against Fremont, Davis, Layton, Syracuse, Weber and Clearfield.

Also on the squad this season are juniors Ella Demille, Kate Garff, Ava Goff, Brynn Ryan and Jazzie Spence; sophomores Brek lyn Archibald and Macy Fox; and freshman Morgan Rogers.

Price will be assisted on the coaching staff by Sarah Beecher, Steve Spendlove and Derek Nyman along with team managers Josh Hilbig, Belle Jones, Raegan McFarland, Drezden Perez and Macee Tingey.

“I think we will be very competitive,”

“I’m really excited about this season,” said head coach Joel Burton. “We have a really talented group with a lot of depth and a couple of newcomers. It will be fun to see what this group can do.”

Sophomore Taylor Harvey, a Second Team All-State player from a year ago, is back to lead the team. “Sometimes she is our point guard and sometimes she plays center, it’s re ally whatever we need at the moment because she is just a basketball player,” Burton said.

Her sister Jordyn Harvey, who will play volleyball at Stanford next year, will provide leadership on the court as Burton said the senior can just play loose and have fun with basketball this season. Seniors Claire Cook, Lizzy McConkie and Hayley Smith are also “good solid players” that will contribute to the team’s success, according to Burton.

The Redhawks have been working on continuing a team culture of “playing hard team basketball, playing our tails off on de fense to make our opponent miserable and to have fun while we do it.”

Bountiful begins the season at Roy Nov. 22 and then will play Murray, Maple Moun tain, Springville, Riverton, Olympus, Skyline, Layton, Sky View and Ridgeline until Region 5 home-and-away games with Box Elder, Bonneville, Viewmont, Woods Cross and Northridge.

Also on the 2022-23 squad are senior Morgan Terry; juniors Elsie Burton, Eli Buys, Ellyse Kessler, Savannah Stewart, Melissa Turpin, Daisy Williams, Summer Willis and Megan Youngberg; sophomores Ellen Davis, Isabeau Hoff, Mae Johnson, Anna Larson, Eliza Naegle, Abby Orme and Sayu Yamashi ta; and freshmen Charlotte Johnson, Milika Satuala and Adelaide Stevenson.

Burton will be joined by Tony Harvey, Kendal Ludwig and Sheridan Graham on the coaching staff this year.

“I want to let our girls do their speaking on the court,” Burton said. “We want to win and will do our best to give us a chance at the end.”

Viewmont

Viewmont senior and Emma Mulitalo and junior Kristina Gunnell led the team in scoring last season and are back for the program being run by new head coach Cameron Gardner.

Gradner said that three other seniors – Rachel Roberts, Lissia Silva and Addie Welsh – will also “bring valuable assets to this team” this season while he expects that several juniors and sophomores will emerge from their competitive practices to compete for varsity playing time and improve as a group.

With a new coaching staff, the Vikings focused in the off-season on establishing relationships and learning new schemes and philosophies within the gym. “We want to de velop a culture of great athletes and even better people while having a deep love for basket ball,” Gardner said. “We’re trying to help the girls truly appreciate the game and what it can teach us in many facets of life. As their love for the game and a passion to play it as a team grows, this program will get better and better.”

Also on the 2022-23 squad are juniors

Karissa Goff, Annika Stout, Breklyn Stout, Cayla Stout, Lily Hawker and Natalia Titensor; sophomores Savoy Ashworth, Mary Carr, So phie Gold, Kelsey Lindsey, Mara Mickelson, Aubrey Mulitalo, Diandra Partey and Callie Peterson; and freshman Lyvia Jones.

Gardner will be assisted this season by Lindsay Familiar, Natalie Blaylock, Todd Dent and Dylan Cahoon on the coaching staff.

“We are excited to be on this journey with this awesome group of girls,” Gardner said. “We have loved getting to know them better and helping them learn more about the game. They are great students in the classroom, they have put a lot of work in this off-season and they are eager to get the season underway.”

Viewmont tips off the season against Lehi Nov. 22 and will face Riverton, Skyline, Davis and Mountain Crest while also competing in the Uintah and Beetdigger Tournaments before Region 5 play with Woods Cross, Northridge, Bountiful, Bonneville and Box Elder.

Woods Cross

Woods Cross returns seniors Georgia Hatton, Kenna Cowley and Alisi Tauataina along with junior Katie King to a squad hoping to compete for the Region 5 title and a deeper

run in the 5A state tournament.

Head coach David Simon, in his eighth year, will also rely on seniors Brielle Gefrom, Kaela Jensen and Callie Nelson this season. “I’m excited for this senior class that has worked really hard and has great leadership,” he said.

Simon also noted newcomers Kita Holmes, Mari Nichols, Grace MacArthur and Avery Poulton as expected contributors on the court for the Wildcats.

In the off-season, Simon said skill de velopment was a focus as well as “getting as many girls playing games” as possible.

Also on the team this season are Elsie Roberts, Audrey West, Bailee Cardenas, Izzy Lee, Kiyomi Tauataina, Faith Jacobs, Mary Gilbert, Kaylee Abell, Adia Cook, Sophia Burden, Aspen Lewis, Mersadie Carroll, Ili Crockett and Lucy Thompson.

Woods Cross begins the year at Layton Nov. 22 and will play Clearfield, Syracuse, Stansbury, Hillcrest, Weber, Tooele, Hunter, Copper Hills, Logan and Judge before region home-and-away matchups against Viewmont, Box Elder, Northridge, Bountiful and Bonne ville. l

Managing Grief in the Holidays

By William G. Hoy

Holidays in grief can be particularly challenging with familiar and sentimental sights, sounds, and smells reminding us our loved one is not here. Because this period of the year is built around relationships, a death in the family can make these weeks very difficult. But rather than attempt to just “grope our way” through these special days, there are ways to grow personally through the holidays as grief becomes transformative for us.

Saying goodbye to a loved one is anything but easy, especially if well-meaning friends and family members expect you to just “get on with your life.” Allow time and space for grieving and crying this holiday season. Keeping a journal can provide a vital opportunity for reflection during the holidays. These weeks will not be the same as before because of the “empty chair” at the table so the pain is inevitable.

A list of favorite holiday activities might be quite lengthy but make that list anyway. The list might include many holiday traditions such when the house is decorated, when and where worship takes place, and in whose home the family meals are shared. Though it is impossible to do everything “just like when Mom was here,” you can evaluate what you do for the holidays and determine, with your family’s help, which of those traditions you want to preserve.

In evaluating holiday traditions, consider creating something new. Lighting a special candle, purchasing a unique holiday decoration, providing gifts to a needy family, or hosting an international student can become meaningful holiday traditions.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Our

Other MALE NOMINEES were: Easton Wight, Farmington football. Went 20 of 34 passing for 272 yards and three touchdowns in the state semifinals loss to Cor ner Canyon. Ben Stucki, Farmington football. Had six catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns in a semifinals loss to Corner Canyon. Dayton Runyan, Farming ton football. Had two interceptions in a semifinals loss to Corner Canyon. Zach Quinton, Farmington football. Had a team-high seven tackles in a semifinals loss to Corner Canyon. Mitch Nielsen, Farmington football. Had three catches for 56 yards in a semifinals loss to Corner Canyon. Farmington's Mason Draxler broke the school record in the 200 free at the Region Relays Nov. 8 while also setting a new mark in the 500 free at a meet against Woods Cross, Bountiful, Roy, Clearfield and Syracuse Nov. 11.

Our FEMALE ATHLETE OF WEEK: Lia Merrill won top Female of the Meet at the Box Elder Invitational Nov. 5. She won the 200 Individual Medley and the 100 backstroke events.

Other FEMALE NOMINEES: Jaelyn Miller won the 200 free, placed second in the 500 free and swam the leadoff leg on the third-place 200 free relay at a meet against Woods Cross, Bountiful, Roy, Clearfield and Syracuse Nov. 11. Rebekah Cyril won the 100 free and placed second in the 50 free while also swimming legs on the first-place 200 free relay team and the second-place 200 medley relay team at a meet against Woods Cross, Bountiful, Roy, Clearfield and Syracuse Nov. 11.

Well-meaning friends or family may want you to attend parties and gatherings, hoping to “cheer you up” but take control of your schedule and do only as much celebrating as you feel ready to do. Choosing which events to participate in acknowledges that grief is a tiring experience. Even under the best of circumstances, holidays can be taxing so attempting to attend every event, party, or celebration may bring about total exhaustion. Instead, say “no” to some well-intentioned invitations. Simply remind friends, “My energy level hasn’t returned to where it was before he died; thank you for understanding my need to decline.”

Pay close attention to physical well-being, too. Adequate rest, good nutrition, and moderate exercise is essential for the grief process. Lean meats with fresh fruits and vegetables are better choices than sugar- and fat-laden treats. If your health care provider approves, a brisk walk or other moderate exercise can help you feel better physically and emotionally. And eating a healthy diet coupled with moderate exercise is a remedy for insomnia for many mourners.

Be sure to consider the spiritual aspects of life, too. Because holidays have spiritual roots make sure to include time for worship and reflection during this period. Volunteering to help others or making a memorial contribution is a meaningful way to put feet to faith during the holiday season.

While it is inevitable to face pain at the holidays, following these suggestions can help bereaved individuals and families find transformative growth during this special season of the year.

William G. Hoy is educational consultant to Larkin Mortuaries in Salt Lake City. Following a career of care for the dying and bereaved for a Long Beach, California-based hospice program, since 2012, Dr. Hoy has been Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Next spring, Larkin Mortuaries will host a seminar series featuring Dr. Hoy. For more information on Larkin’s educational program, please call 801-363-5781 or email skehl@larkincares.com.

The Davis Journal is once again honoring our Athletes of the Week. Winners were chosen by our Journal sportswriters with input from local coaches.

MALE ATHLETE OF WEEK is Sam Carlson who won top Male of the Meet at the Box Elder Invitational Nov. 5. He broke the meet and pool record in the 50 freestyle and also took first in the 100 free.

BOUNTIFUL PLAYER RILEY JOHNSON battles for the ball against Springville in last year’s championship game.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q:

A: What you missed was Frank Fritz being fired from the long-running History show and a subsequent very public feud between its three stars.

Fritz had been off the show since 2020. At first, it was claimed that he left to deal with health problems, but Frank himself said afterward that his fight with

co-host Mike Wolfe preceded his health battles.

“I haven’t talked to Mike in two years,” Fritz told the Sun newspaper in 2021. “He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me up and ask how I was doing.”

They’ve continued throwing shots at each other via social media in the year since.

Meanwhile, Fritz has continued running his antique shop, Frank Fritz Finds, in Illinois. But he’s not over it. In September, the Sun reported that the store had started selling T-shirts calling for Frank to be reinstated on the show.

For her part, the show’s other star, Danielle Colby, said via Instagram that she was “truly saddened for the loss of Frank on the show,” but put the blame squarely in his lap.

“I wish things could have been differ ent, but we must be accountable for our actions when we cause instability or pain and suffering to others.” (It remains unclear which actions, exactly, she’s referring to.)

Q: I love the theme to “The Big Bang Theory.” Does that band do any other theme songs?

A: Fan-favorite Canadian pop band Barenaked Ladies has appeared on count less TV and film soundtracks over the years, but usually just for the single use of hits from it large catalogue. “The Big Bang Theory” theme song is the main exception — it wrote an original tune specifically for the show — but it’s not the only one. And the other example is a lot less fun.

The band is best known for lighthearted and slightly goofy songs, which made it a

great fit for “The Big Bang Theory,” but the band has always had a way of sneaking sadder, more serious songs onto its albums.

One such song, “What a Good Boy,” was used to promote the A&E reality show “Intervention,” about addicts getting help from their loved ones. A&E used it in early ads promoting the show.

It’s easy to see the thematic connections between song and show: “Intervention” is about people struggling under pressure at particular moments in their lives and get ting help from those who knew them before and who want to help them get back to a better place.

Haveaquestion?Emailusat questions@tvtabloid.com.Pleaseinclude yournameandtown.Personalreplieswill notbeprovided.

I must have missed something: What happened to Frank on “Ameri can Pickers”? What is he doing now?

TELEVISION GUIDE

Monday

The Vow HBO 7 p.m.

This gripping, six-part true crime docu series reaches its conclusion when its final episode airs this evening. After sur vivors of his abuse come forward to deliver victim impact statements, Keith Raniere is found guilty on all charges.

NCIS: Hawai’i

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

Continuing its second season in another new episode, this “NCIS” spi noff, set on Hawaii’s big island, follows Special Agent Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and her team at the Pearl Harbor Field Office as they solve crimes involving military personnel.

Tuesday FBI: International

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Luke Kleintank, Heida Reed and Carter Redwood star in a new episode of this hit procedural spinoff. In order to keep the citizens of the United States safe, international agents go to extreme lengths to capture fugitives at large anywhere in the world.

New Amsterdam

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Based on Eric Manheimer’s novel “Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital,” this hit medical dra ma’s fifth season continues tonight. Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery and Jocko Sims return to star alongside new cast member Sandra Mae Frank.

Wednesday

Shaq HBO 7 p.m.

This new, four-part docuseries, detail ing the life and career of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, premieres this evening. The series starts off with the origin of Shaq’s enduring legend, from growing up in a military household to his NBA stardom.

Big Sky (4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Kylie Bunbury and Katheryn Winnick star as a private investigator and a for mer detective in an episode of this pro cedural drama set in Montana. Jenson Ackles joins the cast as Sheriff Beau Arlen, helping the duo solve crime in the small town of Helena.

Thursday

The Masked Singer (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Season 8 of this hit singing competi tion continues in a new episode. Ken

Ghosts (2) KUTV 7:30 p.m.

Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar star in this American remake of the British sitcom. This episode continues to follow the couple as they fix up their newly inherited estate while dealing with a group of eccentric ghosts that also inhabit the home.

Friday

The Batman HBO 1:10 p.m.

This first Batman film to star Robert Pattinson as the legendary caped cru sader follows the hero as he investigates a serial killer who appears to be targeting Gotham’s elite. He soon finds a series of eerie messages left behind. Zoë Kravitz also stars.

The Princess Bride AMC 4 p.m.

A not-so-typical fairy tale comes to life for a sick boy whose grandfather reads to him in this comedy classic based on the novel of the same name. A pirate (Cary Elwes) rushes to rescue his lost love (Robin Wright) from the clutches of an evil prince.

The Late Show With Stephen Col bert (2) KUTV 10:35 p.m.

Host Stephen Colbert entertains night owls with his sharp wit and willingness to get a little bit silly in this talk show at the Ed Sullivan Theater. He helps viewers digest news and political happenings, and earned the show a Peabody Award in 2020.

Saturday The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

HBO 9:45 a.m.

Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) continues on his grand adventure in this film trilogy’s second install ment. Directed by Peter Jackson, this adventure chronicles Bilbo’s

Friday

SHOW 6 p.m.

Mr. Malcolm’s List

efforts to reclaim Erebor. Ian McKellen returns to his role as Gandalf the Grey. Home Alone FX 4 p.m.

This classic holiday film and its sequel air today, though we hope no kid faces the same troubles as Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) this Christmas. When his family leaves for Paris in a frenzy, Kevin’s left behind and forced to defend the home from burglars.

Everything Everywhere All at Once SHOW 7 p.m.

Michelle Yeoh stars as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese immigrant in the United States, who must travel to alternate dimensions and fight bizarre dangers in order to save the world following a rup ture in linear reality. Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis star.

Sunday Figure Skating

(5) KSL 1:30 p.m.

This international, senior-level figure skating competition, the sixth event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series, airs live from the Espoo Metro Areena in Espoo, Finland, this afternoon. It is the replacement event for Rostelecom Cup.

The White Lotus HBO 7 p.m.

The drama continues to unfold in Sicily in a new episode of this hit dramedy series. Hotel manager Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore), her staff and guests deal with life over the course of a week at the luxury resort. Jennifer Coolidge stars.

Spector SHOW 7 p.m.

Lana Clarkson’s murder case ends in a mistrial when the jury can’t reach a unani mous decision in a new episode of this

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

A highly recognizable face on both stage and screen, of pro ductions big and small, is that of Welsh actor Sir Jonathan Pryce. Often cast in powerful or memorable roles that require an abundance of gravitas and precision, Pryce returns to Season 2 of “Slow Horses,” the Apple TV drama series making its sophomore-season debut Friday, Dec. 2, on the streamer.

Hailing from the small, picturesque town of Holywell, in Wales’ Flintshire County, Jonathan Pryce was born June 1, 1947, to a coal miner and his wife, who owned the local general store. Despite his humble upbringing, Pryce has developed high aspirations in the acting world from a young age, and he ultimately left Wales for London as a teenager to pursue act ing as a vocation by attending the city’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, commonly known by the acronym RADA.

Upon graduation in 1971, Pryce began his career working for Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre, a wellregarded institution both at the time and still today. Pryce would go on to perform in such stage productions as Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” “The Merchant of Venice,” “The Taming of the Shrew” and “King Lear,” as well as other notable classics “Miss Saigon,” “Oliver,” “Comedians” and “The Goat or Who Is Sylvia?”

The Regency era rom-com “Mr. Malcom’s List” makes its network premiere Friday, Nov. 25, on Showtime. In 19th-century England, a wealthy young lady named Julia (Zawe Ashton) is jilted by the mysterious and wealthy Mr. Malcolm (Sope Dirisu). Determined to exact revenge, she convinces her friend (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match.

On the screen-acting side of the business, Pryce’s career has been equally impressive. With a total of 132 credits to his resume (including projects labeled as in “post-produc tion”), according to IMDb, Pryce may be best known for his recent role as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio/Pope Francis in “The Two Popes” (2019), a 20-episode arc as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in Netflix’s “The Crown” or 12 episodes as the High Sparrow in HBO’s fantasy sensation “Game of Thrones.”

Jeong, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthyWahlberg and Nicole Scherzinger once again guess the identities of elaborately costumed celebrities who perform and give clues about themselves.

ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTICE

Chelsie Rose Stout has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All per sons having claims against the decedent must present their claims in writing within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Written claims may be delivered or mailed to the personal representative or their attorney at the address below: Michael S. Glassford, Legal Ink, PLLC, 9690 S 300 W, Sandy Utah, 84070, or filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County. Date of first publica tion: October 28, 2022.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO FILE CLAIMS WITH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

In the Matter of the Joseph Otis Cotton Estate

Utah Second District Court – Case # 223700547

Joseph Otis Cotton died on August 23, 2022. Nathan Cotton, whose address is 1764 N. 720 W., Orem, UT 84057, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled Estate. Creditors of the Estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; or (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative’s attorney of record, John K. Rice, Esq., at the following address: 1802 W. South Jordan Parkway, Ste. 200, South Jordan, UT 84095; or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

Date of first publication: November 11, 2022.

/s/ John K. Rice, Esq.

Attorney for Personal Representative I declare under criminal penalty of the State of Utah that the foregoing declaration is true and correct.

/s/ Nathan Cotton Personal Representative Publishing: 11/11/2022,11/18/2022, 11/25/2022

BOUNTIFUL, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-10

Bountiful City Ordinance No. 2022-10

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 of the Land Use Code of Bountiful City related to Landscaping.

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Effective Date. This ordinance shall go into effect immediately upon first publication. Passed by the City Council of Bountiful, Utah, this 8th day of November, 2022.

Kendalyn Harris Mayor

Shawna Andrus

City Recorder

Publishing: 11/18/2022

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Kaysville GIVES –Fill the Fire Truck Event

By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

They are collecting NEW unwrapped children’s toys, books, winter coats, jackets

f you are looking for a way to get into the Christmas spirit, come down to the Kaysville Fire Station (175 S. Main Street) on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 between 10 a.m. – noon to help “Fill the Fire Truck” with donations for Kaysville GIVES.and clothing, and new clothing and winter coats for men and women. They are also collecting gift cards and wrapping paper, throw blankets, pillows, and gift cards. For more info go to www.kaysvillegives.com. Drop by while running your errands and donate a gift or make a cash, check, or credit card donation. There will also be tags from the tree to take. You won’t even need to get out of your car, they will come to you. Come kickoff the holiday season at this fun event.

Cheryl Louise Christensen Wood 1941 ~ 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the adoption of the Budget for the South Da vis Sewer District for the year 2023 will be held in the office of the District at 1800 West 1200 North, West Bountiful, Utah, on Thursday, 1 December 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Anyone interested may inspect the Tentative Budget during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the District’s Office and/or appear and be heard at the meeting.

Interested persons and the public may participate in the public hearing electronically via ZOOM. Please contact the District at 801.295.3469 during normal business hours for in structions on how to connect to the meeting.

This Notice is given pursuant to Section 17, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended.

DAVIS

SOUTH

SEWER DISTRICT Mark R. Katter Clerk

Cheryl Louise Christensen Wood was born Nov. 1, 1941 in Payson, Utah and passed away Nov. 11, 2022 on her 62nd wedding anniversa ry peacefully in her home after a brave battle with bone cancer with her husband, Sam, by her side. Sam selflessly and lovingly cared and supported Cheryl during her illness.

Cheryl was the third of seven children born to Isabel Louise Mickelson Christensen and Andrew Ivan Christensen.

Cheryl grew up in Eureka, Juab County, Utah. Ivan supported the family working at the mine. Cheryl was given a name and a blessing in The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ter-day Saints on Sunday, Dec. 7 while Japan was bombing Pearl Harbor. The government acted fast and froze Ivan at his job as a miner of iron ore until the war ended. After the fam ily was able to leave Eureka, they relocated to Bountiful, Utah where Cheryl finished her se nior year of high school. She met Sam shortly after arriving in Bountiful. After their marriage and sealing in the Salt Lake City temple, they lived in the Avenues in Salt Lake City for five fun years, before buying a home in Bountiful and moving back to raise three children.

Cheryl enjoyed raising her children as a stay-at-home mother then later working for Davis School District when her children were older. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, read ing, and traveling. Cheryl and Sam traveled extensively. They visited and walked in all 50 states in the United States and enjoyed many cruises.

Cheryl leaves behind her husband, Samuel Steven Wood, daughter, Cherylin Wood Win kel (Bryan Henry), son Steven Andrew Wood (Janeen Jensen), and daughter, Vicky Ann

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Wood Manning (Ryan Roger); 12 grandchil dren and four great-grandchildren, and sib lings: Andrew C. Christensen, Elena Sandoval, Karen Mildon, Reed J. Christensen, and Blake G. Christensen. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth I. Christensen.

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Key: 1F, 2F, 3F degrees of felonies

Nov. 9

John J. Green, Receive or Transfer Stolen Vehicle 2F

Miles C. Nance, Dealing in Materials Harmful to Minor 3F, Forcible Sodomy 1F, Sexual Exploita tion of Minor 2F, Rape 1F

David L. Rutishauser, Endangerment of a Child or Vulnerable Adult 3F

Nov. 10

Amanda R. Church, Theft 3F (two counts)

Amenia Debrum, DUI Alcohol/Drugs 3F

Krista L. Delgado, Forgery 3F

Eric M. Douglas, Assault 3F

Michael S. Mcdill, Possess Use of CS 2F Melissa Moss, Theft 3F

Miguel A Pascual Hernandez, Poss of Weap on-Restricted Pers 3F

Joseph W. Stafford, Distribution of CS 3F

Jeffrey J. Welling, Entice Solicit Seduce or Lure a Minor by Internet 2F

Nov. 11

Gregory L. Calkins, Burglary 2F

John D. Gutierrez, Aggravated Assault 3F

Christopher J. Martinez, Criminal Mischief 2F, Poss of Weapon-Restricted Pers 3F

Riccardo J. Medrano, False Evidence of Title and Registration 3F

Jason P. Soi, Driving Under the Influence of

Alcohol/Drugs 3F

Alayne K. Timpson, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 3F

Nov. 12

Braden Larkin, Possession or Use of a Con trolled Substance 3F

Nov. 13

Davis C. Beveridge, Fail to Stop or Respond at Command of Police 3F

Shannon L. Fine, Burglary 3F

Lam Nguyen, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 3F

Tom A. Stowell, Poss of Weapon-Restricted Pers 3F

Nov. 14

Joshua M. Crane, Poss of Cont Sub w/int to Dist 2F

Melissa S. Irish, Retail Theft (Shoplifting) 3F

Jonathan D. Miller, Unlaw Acquisition/Possess/ Transfer Financial Card 3F

Timothy L. Moody Jr., DUI of Alcohol w/BAC at or Over .05 3F

Ryan M. Valencia, Fail to Stop or Respond at Command of Police 3F

Nov. 15

Robert W. Anderson, Retail Theft (Shoplifting) 3F

Leonardo Duran, Obstruction of Justice 3F, Failure to Remain at Accident Involving Death 3F

Floyd A. Durley, Aggravated Assault 3F

Dylan L. Lorenz, Dealing in Materials Harmful to Minor 3F

Jose J. Nunez, Aggravated Assault 3F, Rape 1F, Forcible Sexual Abuse 2F, Forcible Sodomy 2F

Kristen L. Rasmussen, Possess Use of CS 3F

Jessica L. Shepherd, Aggravated Assault 3F

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