The Davis Journal | December 23, 2022

Christmas tradition serves

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—It was 36 years ago that Frank and Barbara Frodsham started Family Community Christmas. The Frodshams would drive down to Salt Lake City and pick up the homeless and bring them back to their horse farm where they provided them with warm hats, clothes and toys for the little ones.

Although the Frodshams are no longer involved, their tradition has been carried on and last week, the annual event held at the Avalanche Soccer Complex served 700 children.

“It started out with 17 people,” said Co-chair Scott Ellenson. “This year we’re helping 650 plus kids and 270 families. It’s grown a little bit.”

Ellenson said he didn’t want it to end. “In 2018 we formed a board of three, me, Ryan Marriott and JC Bolton. It’s an actual charity now we’re a 501(3c).”

The event is close to his heart, said Ellenson. “This will be the 15th year that I’ve been a part of it. I volunteered with my daughters and I fell in love with it.”

Each family is matched with a host volunteer, he said. “They escort them through and get to know the family.”

Everyone gets a blanket and everything is free, Ellenson said. “They can shop for books, hats, socks and we give them hygiene kits. Shampoos, etc. are super expensive for someone who is struggling.”

Kids could sit on Santa’s lap or take a ride on a pony. “Every kid gets one new toy that’s wrapped and their parents too,” he said. “It’s not just the individual child who is in need. We also invite their siblings because there’s the potential that the other kids are in need too.”

Record-breaking respiratory viruses filling hospitals to capacity

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

SALT LAKE CITY—January isn’t even here yet and already hospitals are getting hit hard with communicable viruses like RSV, influenza and COVID-19. Cases are higher nationwide and the numbers physicians are seeing are usually during the peak time of January and February.

“It’s spreading rapidly and widely,” said Dr. Per Gesteland, pediatric hospital-

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A PATIENT BRACES herself for a needle poke as she gets a flu shot. Physicians are seeing a spike in RSV and influenza that are overwhelming the healthcare system.

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travel across the U.S. Just as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, an arctic front in the Midwest and record-breaking cold temperatures along the Gulf Coast and in the Eastern U.S. could bring dangerous conditions.

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China only counts deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure in its official COVID-19 death toll, a Chinese health official said, in a narrow definition that limits the number of deaths reported.

Homeward Bound! Dog, found 1,600 miles away, will be home for Christmas

The German shepherd mix went missing in October 2021. Now, the friendly pooch is on a cross-country road trip from Kansas to California, back to the family who adopted him as an abandoned puppy.

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FAMILY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CO-CHAIR SCOTT ELLENSON waits with

3-year-old Jurnee Clopten so she can sit on Santa’s lap.

Photo by Becky Ginos

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There are 700 children who are homeless in Davis County, said Ellenson. “They're living in a garage or car. It’s hard to imagine.”

Davis School District family advocates worked with the Davis Education Foundation to identify those children most in need, said Ellenson. “They nominated 139 families and community members, refugee organizations and food pantries nominated the others.”

Lakeview Hospital CEO Troy Wood has been involved with Community Christmas for five years. “It was fate,” said Wood. “Scott and I didn’t even know each other but somehow I got a hold of his number. I felt like we should contribute as a hospital. I asked him how we could help out.”

They didn’t have the money for a building, he said. “We helped with that and I was hooked.”

Hospital employees put together clothes, toys and other items, said Wood. “We gave 600 employees the opportunity to participate to celebrate the season. From those of us who don’t need it, to those who do.”

Everyone is frail and fragile, he said. “We never know when we might be the

recipient. You never know who's going to have that one year. Look around you can’t tell who is a volunteer or a recipient.

Last year a guest was struggling and didn’t have a job, said Ellenson. “This year they are a volunteer.”

People donated through a registry that the organization has set up, he said. “It’s on Target or Amazon and they can buy something and it gets shipped to our homes then they’re sorted, wrapped and labeled. It gives them a little something under the tree.”

Shalee Bolton receives all of the packages at her home. She has a special connection with the Frodsham Family Christmas because that’s where she met her husband.

“We both worked on the Frodsham farm in high school,” Bolton said. “I was serving soup and he was helping with the horses. He came up and stuck his finger in the soup. I thought that was disgusting but ever since we’ve been in love.”

Bolton said she’s seen a lot of little miracles volunteering. “We’ll count the gifts and there’s not enough, then the Amazon guy comes by with more that we weren’t expecting and somehow we always have enough.”

“We love it,” said one guest. “We appreciate it since we just moved to Utah from California. This is our first year. It’s

ber of influenza and COVID hospitalizations. Ninety percent of our ICUs, clinics and Instacares are full.”

been great the love and help they give us.”

ist at University of Utah Health and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in a press conference. “Primary Children’s pediatric hospital is near or above capacity. RSV has peaked in record-breaking volumes.”

Influenza in adults is showing a strain going into winter and the holidays, he said. “Also the usual illnesses like colds and strep throat. I hope people are motivated to take care of themselves and loved ones to prevent the spread of illness.”

Respiratory viruses are serious not only in children but adults as well, said Dr. Tamara Sheffield, medical director for preventive medicine at Intermountain Healthcare. “We’re seeing a record num-

It’s a blizzard of RSV, influenza and COVID all at the same time, she said.

“There’s an extraordinary amount of infections in the community. It’s not only hospitalization but it’s putting a strain on our medications.”

The CDC has limited supplies nationwide, said Sheffield. “It’s critically hit some of our children because the formulation becomes very difficult so they’re reformulating adult doses that can be used by children but that limits helping other people with illnesses.”

“It’s hard to find pediatric Tylenol and Ibuprofen, the shelves are empty,” said Gesteland. “Some parents are making their own remedy but I would encourage

Navigating Grief and the Holidays

By Kathie Supiano, PhD, LCSW

The holiday season is nearly upon us. This is the time of year when grieving people often feel dread and sorrow about the very events and traditions that formerly brought happiness.

As every grieving person handles loss in their own way, each one of us observes holidays in our own way in time of bereavement. There simply is no one right way to experience the holidays. Some find meaning in following cherished traditions, and others benefit from avoiding traditions because their associations are now tinged with loss. Some people find great comfort in being with other people, others prefer solitude to camaraderie.

For all of us, how we gather is as important as gathering at all.

Plan ahead for the holidays: The first step in planning is to listen to yourself….what will help you most at this time? You may have strong memories and powerful feelings. Accept this as normal, but prepare for it. Anticipate the pleasures and the stresses of events, and select those you want to participate in. If you expect to be lonely, arrange supportive companionship. If you can’t bear the thought of connecting with the entire extended family, let the family know of your needs. Be creative and accept support by using distance technology.

Accommodate your plans to your new limits: Most grieving people have significantly lowered physical stamina and emotional reserve. Perhaps you can’t get every decoration out this year. Accept these limits as temporary, and good enough for this year. Choose to put your energy into the things that matter most to you.

Accept that the holidays will be different this year: The holidays are often filled with unrealistic expectations that may overwhelm you. You may need to revisit your goals and find a balance between continuity and change. Many people find a special comfort in establishing a new holiday tradition that honors the memory of the person who died.

Recognize that other family members or friends may have struggles, too: Look for opportunities to discuss your feelings and wishes with others who may also be grieving for your family member. Try to respect their choices, if they are different from yours. You all may need to make compromises.

If the holidays have always been hard for you: Use this transition in your life to try something completely new…an untraditional-tradition. Perhaps you have never taken the occasion create a new experience on your own. As challenging as loss can be, it can bring momentum to grow and to try something new.

For all of us, whether the holidays are a time of personal significance or not, it can be a season in which we reflect on what we do cherish as we journey through grief.

Kathie Supiano, PhD, LCSW is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah College of Nursing and the Director of Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program. Caring Connections is a not-for-profit program that offers clinician-facilitated grief support groups in Utah. 801-585-9522 healthcare.utah.edu/caring-connections

you to use caution. Maybe check in with your community to see if anyone has some they could loan you that is safe to administer to your child.”

“This is the highest spike in influenza in the last 10 years,” Sheffield said. “It’s never too late to get the flu shot. We’re at the highest level and it will only get higher. We’ve seen an increase in cases into April. Go ahead and get protected.”

Gesteland said parents should watch for signs of RSV in their children to determine when they need to take the child to the doctor. “Pay close attention to their overall activity. Are they eating and drinking? Do they have trouble breathing and it’s labored? Some of the first signs of RSV are they’re less active, they have a runny nose or cough. If their nostrils flare, their chest is sucking in and they’re using

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their belly muscles to breathe they should get in to be seen.”

“If they have been trying to breathe and then they calm down and stop struggling that’s when it’s the most serious,” said Sheffield. “That’s an emergency situation. It means they don’t have the energy or strength to breathe.”

Sheffield said the best tool against this surge is prevention. “We know that when we were masking, not getting together, etc. the numbers went down dramatically. Stay home, don't go to work when you’re ill. Clean surfaces and use good hygiene. Please take those steps so we won’t become overwhelmed in the healthcare system.” l

a beautiful experience,” said Ellenson. “It’s a blessing for our volunteers as much as our guests.”

MAMA AND SASSY stand nose to nose while Sylvia and Randy Stevenson hold the reins.

Photo by Becky Ginos

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Farmington proudly introduces Fiber-To-The-Home

By Alisha Copfer alisha.c@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—In an effort to better serve the community, Mayor Brett Anderson and Matt Weller, President and CEO of All West Communications, broke ground Dec. 14, 2022, for a new high-speed internet fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) line. This groundbreaking took place at Ezra T. Clark Park at 400 West 50 North, Farmington.

“We’ve been talking about getting fiber into Farmington,” said Anderson. “It was tough to try to find a solution that would work; everybody wants high-speed internet. We are excited that All West has the vision to come to Farmington to believe in our residents. That we actually want and desire what they are offering; this is going to be huge for our city.”

All West Communications has been in business since 1912, when a group of farmers, ranchers and businessmen pioneered the Utah and Wyoming Independent Telephone Company. After several mergers with other telephone companies, the company name eventually changed to All West. And they continue to grow with new technologies. They are a telecommunication company based in Kamas and provide internet, phone and television services to rural communities from northeastern Utah to southwestern Wyoming.

“It’s exciting to be here today,” said Weller. “We are grateful for the partnership that the city has enabled us to start; this has moved really fast. We started this whole process in July…and today, we are breaking ground. We are excited to see it happen, and we have worked really hard to move this forward in a way that we can solve some of [the city’s] issues as well as helping us grow and develop.”

All West will provide both residents

and businesses in Farmington with multiple speed options. One, two, five and eight gig options will be made available as soon as the FTTH line is in. All West is working with CRS Engineers, the engineering firm working on the project, to provide a website informing residents when their fiber installation will happen. “We’re doing quite a bit to make sure the residents know when they can get fiber,” said Matt Hirst, CRS Engineers’ President and CEO.

“We’re really excited to be in Farmington,” said Hirst. “This is the place where it’s all starting. It’s going to be a really clean and fast and efficient process. We’re working closely with the city to make sure that we’ve got a really good schedule with public involvement.”

Farmington City, under the direction of Mayor Anderson, had considered using other methods and providers before All West approached them. The main issue with these different directions was funding. While other providers offered long-term bonded options, Anderson never felt they were a great fit.

“Residents in Farmington have been searching for a high-speed internet solution for as long as I can remember,” said Anderson. “We wrestled with as a city how do you allocate your resources with understaffed services. When you start trying to prioritize where are we going to spend what limited money we have, it’s really hard to say I’m going to take part of our general fund and dump it into high-speed internet to satisfy some sort of general obligation bond. We were trying to find a solution, and All West comes and knocks on our door in July.”

“[All West said it] would like to do a fiber-to-the-home project, [we asked] what’s the catch, and they’re like no, we believe in your market,” said Anderson. “[All West said] we’re going to bear all the risk; you

don’t have to bond anything. There is no commitment from the city. We believe that your residents will use our service, and we’re willing to take that risk.”

Everyone involved in the project seems excited to be bringing these FTTH services to Farmington. “Farmington is one of the first along the Wasatch front that we have worked with,” said Phil Marchant, Director of Strategic Partnerships with All West Communications. “It’s been a great relationship, and we’re both excited to get this fiber project going.”

The project includes more than 100 miles of fiber and duct that will service over 6,300 homes and businesses. All West’s

fiber-optic network will benefit residents, businesses and community organizations. The All West FTTH project is set to begin in early 2023, with an anticipated completion in the spring of 2024.

“We’re building 2.5 million square feet of office north of Station Park,” said Anderson. “Having high-speed internet is huge, and so this is great timing for All West and great timing for our city and to be able to say to these future office tenants, we’ve got multi-gig fiber to these buildings. So it really is a lot of stuff coming together at a time that we need it. We pat All West on the back and say thank you for having the courage because this is the solution we’ve been looking for.” l

Outgoing school board members leave lasting impression

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—Come January there will be new faces sitting on the dais for Davis School District Board of Education meetings as four members finish out their terms. Julie Tanner, Marie Stevenson, Cheryl Phipps and Gordon Eckersley chose not to run again. However they have all made an impact in the district during their time serving.

“I came on in 2015,” said Tanner, who has served for eight years. “My dad had served in southern California so there was a bit of a family legacy.”

Tanner said she decided to run because she’d seen a need for improvement involving parents and teachers on the ground. “Decisions were being made at the district level but they needed to add teacher and parent voices and make them a part of the decision making.”

Politics are kind of messy, she said. “I ran again though because I kind of wanted to show myself if people liked what I was doing. When I won that was the feedback that they did like what I was doing.”

Tanner said her goal was to listen respectfully to anyone. “I’d think deeply about their concerns.”

Parents would sometimes speak negatively about the district, she said. “I’d say I know someone is working hard. Then I’d set up a meeting and go with them so they would feel confident to talk to them.”

It’s important to bring people together, Tanner said. “We need consistent public comment. At times it got a little rough and some said untrue things but it gave us good feedback to improve and clear up misunder-

standings.”

COVID was very challenging, she said.

“People had different needs and different thoughts on how to handle it. It was difficult to find an answer for what everybody needed. The positive was it got more parents involved so overall it was good.”

“It was peer pressure that made me decide to run,” said Stevenson, who has served for four years. “I’d retired after 40 years as a teacher so I had the background to be involved in the district so friends encouraged me to. I decided I needed to step up and do what I could for good or bad.”

A big part of her term was taken up by COVID issues, she said. “I think we did a great job getting kids back (to school) safely. We were pioneers.”

Even with that Stevenson said she had a good time being on the board. “I feel like it was a positive experience. I know there are so many good people, teachers and students. The highlight was watching people work tirelessly for our district.”

Stevenson figured out she’s been involved in education for 60 plus years.

“I was a student in K-12, then a teacher, a board member and as a parent. My whole life has been that and I still have a lot of grandkids in the district.”

Stevenson’s assignment on the board was serving with the Davis Education Foundation. “It was wonderful watching the teen centers come to fruition,” she said. “Being part of that at the start and seeing the generosity of the community who reached deep into their pockets to make it happen was a joy and delight.”

Cheryl Phipps has served for four years but had previously served starting in 1994 for eight years. “I ran originally because I

Operation Christmas Child brings joy to children around the world

BOUNTIFUL—Throughout the holiday season, Bountiful-area volunteers have been collecting gift-filled shoe boxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items as part of Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. The global Christmas project will deliver these gifts to children in need around the world.

Although drop-off locations have closed, there is still time to send a message of love and hope to those children and show them, “God loves you and you’re not forgotten,” by packing a gift-filled shoe box online.

The shoe boxes built online go to some of the hardest-to-reach areas in the world, a release said. Those who want to participate can select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender by visiting samaritanspurse.

org/buildonline then add a photo and personal note of encouragement to the virtual shoe box.

Operation Christmas Child’s purpose is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. The global project has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories since 1993. This year Operation Christmas Child will collect its 200-millionth shoe box, according to the release.

For more information about how to participate in Operation Christmas Child visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.

didn’t feel like the north end of the county was getting much attention,” she said. “I wanted to make sure that any child in school would have an equal opportunity no matter where they lived in the county.”

Phipps said after leaving the board the last time about four years ago she became concerned about the negative environment where public education was not being put in a great light. “I love public education. That negative talk about our public schools four years ago made me decide to get involved again to be a positive voice for public

schools.”

Parents were feeling like they weren’t being heard, she said. “I wanted to be an advocate to listen to their concerns and work through the problems and find a way to bring all people together.”

“It’s about the students,” said Stevenson. “We (board) always tried to remember it was about our students and make our choices based on what was good for them. I hope I changed lives and have done something good.” l

FARMINGTON CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, Mayor Brett Anderson and All West’s Matt Weller break ground for the new FTTH line. Photo by Alisha Copfer

(BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT) Board members Marie Stevenson, Brigit Gerrard, Liz Mumford and Cheryl Phipps, Board President John Robison and Assistant Superintendent Craig Carter. (Front row left to right) Board members Gordon Eckersley and Julie Tanner, Superintendent Dr. Dan Linford. Stevenson, Phipps, Eckersley and Tanner are leaving in January.

Photo by Becky Ginos

— Becky Ginos

LITTLE BOYS SHOW OFF THEIR SHOE BOXES filled with fun toys, school supplies and other much needed items from the global project Operation Christmas Child.

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Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir concert shines

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

SALT LAKE CITY—The Christmas season is not complete without The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square concerts filled with music, dance and featured guest artists set against the backdrop of the iconic organ pipes at the Conference Center downtown. This year’s concert was just as spectacular and the first with a live audience after two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Choir is under the direction of Mack Wilberg, music director of the Choir and Ryan Murphy, associate music director.

Singer Lea Salonga and actor Sir David Suchet were guest artists for the event that ran last weekend Dec. 15 – 17. Salonga is a multiple award-winning actress and singer best known for her Tony Award-winning role in “Miss Saigon.” Salonga has also used her talent as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from “Aladdin” and Fa Mulan from “Mulan” and “Mulan II.”

Eminent stage, screen and television actor Sir David Suchet was the narrator for the production. He is best known for his role as sleuth Hercule Poirot from the Agatha Christie mysteries. Suchet told the true story of Nicholas Winton who rescued more than 600 children from Czechoslovakia during World War II. Pictures faded in and out on screens behind the organ pipes as Suchet recounted the story. In a special surprise, Winton’s son Nick Winton joined Suchet on stage and talked about his father and his humility about saving the children saying “I did it because it was the right thing to do.”

Salonga, backed by the choir, sang familiar Christmas songs like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride” and a beautiful rendition of “O Holy Night.”

Dancers filled the stage to the accompanying music of the choir as members of the Bells at Temple Square marched down the aisles between the choir. Organist Richard Elliott performed a solo of “On Christmas Night.”

The audience was also invited to take part near the end of Suchet’s reading of The Christmas Story: Luke 2 when he asked them to hold up the light of their cell phone like a Christmas star. As a sea of shining lights filled the Conference Center the audience joined in the singing of a new verse of “Once in Royal David’s City.”

The concert finished with “Angels from the Realms of Glory,” which brought the audience to their feet.

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Farmington Rotary gets official charter

Rotarians and guests gathered for a celebration dinner, commemorating Veterans Day, and the official chartering ceremony making Farmington Rotary the 45th club in District 5420. Col. Danial Roberts was the guest speaker. Roberts served in the Utah Army National Guard for 34 years. He also served as a Utah State Director for the 50th year Commemoration of the Korean War. He is an active Rotary member and has served as president of the Cedar City Rotary Club.

“I didn’t find Rotary… it found me,” Georgie Elliott, president of the newly chartered Farmington Rotary Club said. Elliott served for more than a year before she was officially the club’s president.

“It wasn’t the idea of service – although I really enjoy that aspect of Rotary,” said the Farmington realtor. “I was more attracted to the concept of networking and meeting people in my community.”

Recreating a standalone Rotary club in Farmington came about because “a few of our members were no longer interested in the early morning schedule of the Centerville-Farmington Rotary club. One thing

led to another, and we quickly became an afternoon club with me as president,” said Elliott.

The Farmington club has both veteran members and several new to Rotary, including six women with a seventh about to be inducted.

“We’re excited to report we have recruited eight new members in the past several months from among Farmington’s rapidly growing community of 22,000 residents,” said Elliott. “We have found some amazing speakers, but still have lots to learn about our new organization.”

Farmington Rotary Club meets on the first and third of each month at 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Farmington City Community Arts Center at 120 South Main Street, Farmington, Utah 84025.

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. If you are interested in joining, call Georgie at 801-828-0146, she can answer any question you might have.

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GUEST ARTIST LEA SALONGA sings at Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir concert in the Conference Center Dec. 15.

Photos by Brenda Ginos

THE FARMINGTON ROTARY is the 45th club in District 5420. The club meets on the first and third of every month.

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MEMBERS OF THE BELLS at Temple Square march down the aisles surrounded by the choir.

CHILDREN PERFORM in the fanalle of a song and dance number to the accompaniment of The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Tempe Square.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1922

The recent work of the United States Geological Survey in mapping certain desert areas in the Southwest and in erecting at suitable places signposts giving directions and distances to springs and waterholes is of special interest. In 1917 the Geological Survey erected these signposts in the most dangerous parts of our southern deserts. The results of this life-saving world of the Geological Survey are being published in a series of guidebooks.

1932

The course in American Government added to the curriculum at Davis has successfully passed a half year of trial. Besides studying the fundamentals of American government, daily reports are given on the government’s participation in foreign affairs and the political and industrial activities in the nation.

1942

Issuing windshield stickers instead of new license plates as evidence of 1943 motor vehicle registration is going to save the state of Utah the tidy sum of $20,000. The difference in mailing costs between sending a sticker and a pair of license plates will pay for the stickers, so the cost of the license plates will be the net savings to the state.

1952

DAVIS COUNTY—Population estimate for Davis county by July 1, 1953, was set at 40,899 persons by the Davis county planner. Prepared at the request of the Davis county board of education, the estimate shows an increase of 10,032 people above the 1950 population report.

1962

Despite the cold, work is progressing on the new shopping center at Five Points. The large new Safeway store is taking shape at the far south end, with roof beams now being plopped into place. Walls on the Skaggs Drug just north of Safeway are going up too.

1972

Something besides Christmas shopping traffic irritated thousands of homebound Hill Air Force Base workers Wednesday as a bomb threat and robbery at a local bank caused motorists to be detained for up to two hours. Traffic was stalled as Air Police made car to car search of automobiles leaving the base, causing massive traffic jams just as the afternoon shift was released.

1982

It is not a good idea to make a practice of eating meals in front of a TV set because the child, distracted by the program, may fail to focus on the food. To bring out the best in a child’s manner and appetite, plan a company meal or a Sunday dinner from time to time at which the child is expected to use more care and manners than at other times.

1993

In a unique effort to better serve the small animals of Davis and Weber counties, Mobile Animal Clinic has established a fast, efficient and caring service that will actually come to the animal’s residence. Mobile Animal Clinic is a full service “mobile” veterinary clinic, housed in a 24 foot long eight foot wide van.

NEWS BRIEFS

well to the chemo!”

This past week Tyson was able to come by the fire station with his brothers and go for a personal tour with Firefighter Udy. He also met several officers when he visited the Kaysville Police Department. “To Tyson and the Taylor family, know that we are cheering for you and that our entire Kaysville public safety family has your back in this fight!”

New deputy begins service with DCSO

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office welcomed a new deputy to the team last week. Deputy Louis Mayela was born in Africa, moved to the U.S. when he was a child and played football at Weber State University before embarking on a career in law enforcement. “Welcome aboard!” a DCSO Facebook post said.

Woman impaled by guardrail

FARMINGTON—The driver of a car that slid into the guardrail on US 89 last week was almost cut in half when the guardrail impaled her vehicle and the lower part of her body.

Police said a passerby saw the accident and stopped to help then others stopped too. The woman had extensive injuries and had to be extricated from the car.

According to 2News, the woman’s daughter said her mother had multiple leg fractures and had multiple surgeries. She was in critical but stable condition as of press time.

Layton man to be sentenced for beating ex-girlfriend’s date

FARMINGTON—A Layton man who pleaded guilty to first-degree felony attempted murder will be sentenced next month for seriously injuring his ex-girlfriend’s date in October 2021.

According to charging documents, Aaron Gaitan, 37, approached the couple as they sat in a pickup truck in front of the woman’s home on Oct. 5, 2021.

Gaitan threatened to kill the woman and used a pistol barrel to beat the man on the head after pulling open the driver’s door. When the woman tried to stop Gaitan he hit her too. Gaitan told the woman that he was going to shoot the man so she should go inside, the arrest affidavit said.

Gaitan told the man to drive away but shot at the truck as the man backed out of the driveway. The man drove back to the house because he feared for the woman’s safety. Gaitan ran up to the truck and fired through the passenger window and hit the man in the thigh, police said.

In a plea deal with Davis County prosecutors Gaitan agreed to plead guilty to first-degree felony attempted murder and in return several other charges were dropped.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 3.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dec. 26 - Jan. 1

Fantasy at the Bay Drive

Through Light Show

Through Friday, Dec. 30, 5-10 p.m. $15-$20

Willard Bay State Park, 900 W. 650 North, Willard

Christmas Village Light Display

Through Sunday, Jan. 1, 5 p.m. - midnight

Downtown Ogden, 2549 Washington Blvd.

North Salt Lake YCC Mobile Food Pantry

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 5-6 p.m.

Foxboro Terrace Apartments, 882 Foxboro Dr.

Manheim Steamroller Christmas Dec. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.

Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., SLC

Noon Year’s Eve at Boondocks Saturday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. - Noon

$35

Includes 4 Hour Attraction Pass, Noon countdown, FREE party favors, balloon drop and bubble wrap stomp Boondocks, 525 Deseret Dr., Kaysville

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Kaysville Fire Department rallies around boy battling cancer

Many of the Kaysville firefighters have second jobs outside of the fire service which has allowed the department the opportunity to make special friends throughout the community, a KFD Facebook post said. Firefighter Dan Udy works part-time for the Taylor family at Robert W. Speirs Plumbing, inc. in Kaysville. Taylor’s grandson, Tyson, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer earlier this year called Adrenocortical Carcinoma and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. “Tyson has undergone surgery on his abdomen and received chemotherapy treatment as part of his fight,” the post said. “This has been a tough battle for Tyson, his brothers, his parents, and the rest of his family, but we are so happy to hear that his cancer is responding

The Layton Police Department partnered with Walmart last week to take a donation of more than $20,000 of new clothes and shoes to the Davis Education Foundation for distribution to families in need in the Layton area. The assembly line of kids at Wasatch Elementary School made quick work of unloading it all. “If you are a family in need with kids in the Davis School District, you can work with your child’s Principal for access to resources including what was donated today,” a LPD Facebook post said.

Baha'is host presentation of ‘The Nature of God’

FARMINGTON—Dr. Guia Calicdan-Apostle will lead the discussion on finding common ground in faith and spirituality at the Baha’i presentation of “The Nature of God.”

Guia is an immigrant from the Philippines and a longtime resident of New Jersey. Her passion for social work runs parallel with her beliefs in the unity of religions and spirituality. She is an associate professor at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey.

The discussion will ask the questions:

How do the works and statements of Jesus tell us about God’s nature? How do these views compare with those of other faiths, or even atheism? Can we find common ground?

The presentation will be held Monday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. at a private home in Farmington. Please call Karen Webb at 801513-6860 for directions. Light refreshments will be served and child care is available but please call ahead.

LPD and Walmart deliver donation of new clothes and shoes for kids in need

Compiled by Becky Ginos

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County Compiled by Alisha Copfer

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Photo courtesy of KFD

— Becky Ginos

Accessing the powers of the universe

We all want to be happy in this life, but sometimes it almost seems that it’s beyond our ability to make it happen. When we feel like this, we need to redefine ourselves. As we do so, the powers of the universe will literally move into action.

JOHN WATERBURY

Our course in life will become clearer, priorities will be realigned, and we’ll find ourselves being able to manage, and rise above, the previously accepted levels of impairment.

But this process of redefining ourselves is often frustrating and slow, not because the world refuses to allow the transformations to occur, but because we only become what we allow ourselves to be. With all of our deeply ingrained incorrect assumptions and self-defeating behaviors, we are our greatest enemy.

It’s difficult to accept that ultimately, we are responsible for what we become. And until we recognize that fact, we will be incapable of growing beyond where we’ve been. For we can only become who we are capable of being when we consistently rise above the experiences and patterns that have made us who we are.

To overcome this human frailty, we need to be continuously involved in redefining and refining who we are. And we need to be willing to take responsibility for creating the answer to the question: When we get to where we’re going to be, what kind of person will we have become?

We are accountable for this process. And while no one can go back and create a brand new beginning, anyone can begin now to create a brand new ending.

But sometimes the task seems so overwhelming, so intimidating that we never start.

The poet John Greenleaf Whittier wrote:

For all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these.... it might have been.

We can’t afford to let these words be our epitaph! Let the redefining process begin now. Redefining ourselves starts when we decide to be alive while we’re alive.

It means reframing the world we live in and resolving to carve out a niche for ourselves.

It means reinvesting in ourselves as we reinvent ourselves.

Redefining ourselves means redesigning, recreating, and rebuilding ourselves with all of the wisdom and insight that we’ve gained from making the mistakes of the past.

It means rebounding from the pain, reversing the negative thinking, and remembering who we are.

It means remaining constant under pressure, recovering when we fall, resisting old patterns, recommitting ourselves to higher principles, and reminding ourselves that our worth is unconditional.

In essence, redefining ourselves is the first step in creating a new ending.

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

Parents should teach values to children – not elected officials

Recently southern Utah got unwelcome publicity – and taxpayers received a high invoice – when the City Council of St. George unsuccessfully tried to revoke a permit for the filming of a drag show in a city park. The council ousted the city manager by giving him a six-figure severance package, the filming of the HBO show “We’re Here” went on, HBO broadcast the segment, and a whole lot of feathers remain ruffled in a continuing debate over free expression and so-called culture wars.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

traditional one. To me, this made perfect sense. No one was forced to see men dressed as busty women in sequined dresses and heels. The townsfolk could take the children to wave at Santa and pick up candy from the elves, then go home.

And since then, another similar incident occurred in a small Texas town. Are there lessons to be learned?

First, let me say that I am not a fan of drag shows. I don’t find men with football biceps dressed in gowns and make-up intriguing, entertaining, or remotely sexy. At the same time, there are media and events far more shocking than drag queens bedecked in pearls. As the television critic for the Salt Lake Tribune wrote after seeing the HBO event, “There’s no sexual content, nudity, or violence. Kids see more risqué stuff on TV every day.” (OK, the show does contain a couple of F-bombs, something every high school student in St. George hears daily in a school hallway.)

And now to Taylor, Texas, a small town a 30 minute drive away from Austin. The traditional Christmas parade organized by a conservative religious organization initially approved a float from a group called Taylor Pride. Soon after the approval, the ministers discovered the float would be more than a rainbow Christmas tree; it altered the wording on the application thus canceling Taylor Pride’s entry.

Fearing a lawsuit and trying to tamp down controversy, the city manager created a new event. The drag float could, he said, be part of a separate parade following the

But that still wasn’t enough for a resident who complained in a Wall Street Journal article that Americans are derelict in allowing paid professional staff to overrule the feelings of small-town majorities. He said by farming out decisions to experts or educated professionals – you know, people who understand the law –small towns are being run by ideological (to him, liberal) colonizers instead of acting like hired hands.

That’s the same argument that led to the dismissal of the St. George city manager. With this logic, if the majority of residents didn’t want Black families to live in their city, the legal opinion of the city manager or city attorney should be muzzled. If the majority of a small town didn’t want to have their children learn about slavery or the fact that Native It’s simple: If you don’t want to see a bunch of drag queens, then don’t attend a drag show. I wouldn’t want to see a hoard of Nazi sympathizers gather in a public park either, but that’s their constitutional right. I don’t have to attend and I can let everybody else know that they are idiots, but my likes and dislikes should have no place in the legal arena.

As far as teaching values to children, that is the duty of individual families, not an elected official who is pandering for votes.

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

Worry rarely changes anything

Life presents challenges to us all and most of us understand worry. There are enough ordeals along the way of life to cause each of us to worry our heads off. However, worry will never add another day to our lives. Worry will not smooth a wrinkle, dry a tear or eliminate disease, poverty. It will not keep someone from harm. Worry has never prevented bad news or bad things from happening.

GLENN MOLETTE

AUTHOR

life and the lives of people you love. Why wouldn’t you do it? This is called prevention. You still might get sick but it might save your life. Your family loves you and needs you. Surely, you care enough about them to get this vaccination.

Worry rarely changes anything except to make us tense. This usually results in sleep loss, nausea, ulcers and chest pain. Who needs any of these? Worry often leads to stress and too much stress is never reported as being good for us. Of course, just daily living creates some stress for us all. We have appointments, jobs, deadlines, life goals and commitments. Within these there are expectations that bring about daily stress.

Deep down gnawing worry, fretting and fear doesn’t do us much good. When we are filled with worry and fear all the time it only makes our situation worse.

Jesus said in Matthew 5:25 to not worry about the needs of this life. “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” Yet, if we are honest, we’ve all worried about all the above and much more at different times in our lives.

Let’s try to think more about caution and prevention and doing what we know to do.

For example, take the COVID-19 vaccination. It’s free, and it might save your

I know people who haven’t gotten the vaccination and I’m concerned. However, I’m encouraging them to go and get the shot. This is something I can do. I can talk to them, fuss and gripe. Lying awake all night worrying about it will not change anything.

Eat right, exercise, take your vitamins, go to the doctor regularly and do what your doctor says to do. Worrying about your health will not make you healthy.

Stop worrying about money. Worrying about money will not make you richer. Go to work. Figure out some way to make a little if you are physically able. Don’t throw your money away. Look for ways to save some. After this, don’t sit around and worry, just be busy doing something and you won’t have time to worry.

Eliminating worry is easier said than done. Pray, meditate, be physically and mentally active. Be creative and on the offense about whatever might be troubling you. Don’t take life sitting down. Tackle what you can and trust everything to God.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. l

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

‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ a fantastic set of sequels

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story (Netflix)

Turns out Benoit Blanc is even better the second time around.

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story,” is an absolutely delightful murder mystery, even more fun than the original and with a better-timed twist. It’s also just as dedicated to skewering rich people as the original, with a few surprises that makes it almost ridiculously timely. If you love mysteries, you don’t want to miss your visit to the Glass Onion.

In the movie, Blanc (Daniel Craig) is accidentally invited to a murder mystery weekend held by a rich tech giant on his private island. When the murder turns very real, however, Blanc discovers that these rich friends are hiding all kinds of dark secrets. Can he discover

the truth and help see justice done before it’s too late?

If the original “Knives Out” was more of a Columbo-style mystery, the sequel is pure Agatha Christie. Even the smallest conversation can turn out to have a huge impact on the story, and if you want to beat Blanc to the truth you have to pay attention to everything. The movie wants you to, never cheating on the buildup even when it pulls surprises. When you do find out the truth, you can go back and see every clue that led up to it.

The cast is fantastic, with a particular shout out to Craig, Janelle Monae, and Edward Norton. If you have to be stuck on an island solving a mystery, these are definitely the people you want to be doing it with.

And if Blanc gets another onscreen mystery to solve, I’ll definitely be back.

Grade: Four stars

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (in theaters)

Sometimes a sequel is more than just a sequel.

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is better than it has any right to be, a fun, unexpectedly deep fantasy that will entertain kids and touch adult hearts. It stands completely on its own, while at the same time managing a few artful, well-placed nods to the “Shrek” universe. The animation even has some stylistic flair, just like Puss himself.

The movie starts with Puss in Boots on a solo adventure, but when it doesn’t end well we learn the unfortunate truth. Puss has already burned through eight of his lives, and now a mysterious bounty hunter wants to finish off the ninth. The only way to save himself is by finding the last wish, but it turns out he’s not the only person on the trail.

A lot of kids’ movies try to appeal to adult audiences by sneaking in jokes, but “The Last Wish” goes straight for the heart of the story. Beneath a genuinely fun, sweet adventure is a story about fear, regret, and learning to focus on what really matters. The heavier themes are handled so deftly adults in the audience might find themselves choking up a little.

Of course, there are also plenty of exciting chase scenes, silly moments, and genuine movie magic to help it go down even smoother. Because no matter how old you get, you’re never too old for a good fairy tale.

Grade: Three and a half stars

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning 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.

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.

Credit for photo ©Netflix

Shalise Owens

Santa’s elves surprise kids with new shoes

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

CLEARFIELD—Kindergarteners at South Clearfield and Fremont Elementary schools were surprised on Monday when they followed the sound of bells to the library where elves had left new shoes for them to pick from. The annual tradition started several years ago at Wasatch Elementary and has grown from there.

Davis Education Foundation partnered with Mountain America Credit Union to purchase the shoes through the national organization Operation Warm that is dedicated to providing coats and shoes to children in need, a release said.

The fun began with a kindergarten teacher reading to the children “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” a book about three generous elves that help a shoemaker. When the story was finished the bells started ringing and the kids headed to the library.

South Clearfield Elementary is a Title I school which means a large portion of the families are low income, according to the

district. Receiving new shoes is a rarity for many students so the donation is especially meaningful.

“What’s better than new shoes and socks?” said South Clearfield Elementary Principal Robert Kinghorn. “It’s always exciting when we can provide shoes for all of our kindergarten students. This initiative has grown over the years to ensure more students will be getting new shoes. This is all because of the love and donations from the amazing partnerships we have through the Davis Education Foundation.”

There were 110 students served at South Clearfield and 33 at Fremont. Fremont’s initiative was sponsored by Tanner Clinic and Davis Education Foundation.

“This initiative is special to everyone involved,” said Jodi Lunt, Davis Education Foundation Executive Director. “We are so grateful to our partners at Mountain America Credit Union for making this possible for kids in need. Watching the students’ faces and hearing their reactions is absolutely priceless – it represents everything Christmas magic is supposed to be.”

Bountiful man appointed director of Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

SALT LAKE CITY—Jason Curry, deputy director of the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has been appointed as the new director of the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR). Utah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry made the appointment last week.

Curry’s new role will include working to expand and improve Utah’s outdoor recreational opportunities and assets by promoting the economic, mental and physical health benefits that come with outdoor activity. He will also collaborate with land managers and industry partners to represent the state’s outdoor recreation interests to inspire all Utahns to engage in outdoor recreation, a release said.

“Jason has a wealth of expertise that will help drive the division’s mission forward,” said Ferry. “It is vital we continue to grow a strong, sustainable outdoor recreation economy, with opportunities that enhance Utahns’ quality of life by providing the best outdoor experiences possible.”

Curry is a 24-year resident of Bountiful and served for many years on the Davis County Search and Rescue Team.

“Utah tops the charts for our variety of recreational opportunities,” said Curry. “Outdoor recreation is not only a key pillar of Utah’s economy, but it’s part of who we are. More than anything, it’s central to the

By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

Want to know what Christmas preparation looks like for 120+ families? It consists of countless volunteer hours, hundreds of Amazon boxes, more than 2,000 gift tags taken and lots of financial donations from Kaysville residents and businesses. These are the helpers that come to the rescue to create Christmas miracles and make the Kaysville GIVES Fill the Fire Truck event a tremendous success.

Thousands of dollars’ worth of new clothing and toys were donated for families in need this season. Event organizer, Mindi Edstrom puts in a ton of work for this event, and it always pays off well. “What an overwhelming day of emotions,” she said. The committee starts working on the project in August and there have been hundreds of hours donated to help put this together.

“There is no way that one person could

pull this off but thanks to our amazing residents and business, we were able to fill over 2,000 gifts to students in our elementary schools, junior highs, high schools, the women’s shelter, Mountain High and Head Start.” They were also able to donate toys and clothes to the Davis Foundation.

This project success would not be possible without the generous donors and volunteers, Edstrom said. She would like to give special thanks to donors Tyson Smith, Reading Horizons, Young Truck and Trailer and their foundation, Young Caring for our Young, Gardner and Crista Crane and Russon Brothers Mortuary. Also, to Mayor Tami Tran, Kaysville City Council and Youth Council, City Administration, Parks and Recreation, Power, Karen Dent, Emily Murphy, Shanna Barker, Shannivee Frasure, Ogden Davis High Performing Arts and the Fire Department for running behind the scenes. l

SOUTH CLEARFIELD PRINCIPAL, Robert Kinghorn helps a student get sized for new shoes.

A KINDERGARTENER works to untie her new shoes.

Photos courtesy of Davis Education Foundation

amazing outdoor lifestyle we enjoy here. I am thrilled to join the team and work with Utah’s amazing communities, user groups, outdoor companies and nonprofit organizations.”

— Becky Ginos

JASON CURRY

MAYOR TAMI TRAN and other volunteers who helped with Kaysville GIVES. More than 120 families were served this Christmas.

Courtesy photo

Local teams head into Christmas break victories

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Region play isn’t far away for local boys basketball teams. To prepare for the battles ahead, Davis County squads have a few more non-region contests left. Before that happens, players and coaches will enjoy a little time off for the holidays. Then it’s back to the grind and region action.

Farmington

The Phoenix won a pair of games last week to run their record to 7-2. They have more wins than any other team in Region 1. Farmington defeated Highland 56-54 on Dec. 13 on the strength of 21 points from Paul Beattie. He also added seven rebounds in the narrow win. He got some help from Jayden Haskell and his 12 points. Ben Stucki and Adam Stucki each contributed seven points.

On Dec. 16, Farmington had another successful evening, upending Mountain Ridge 61-56. The Phoenix were up by 10 points entering the fourth quarter and withstood a late Mountain Ridge rally. Ethan Atkinson had 25 points and four three-pointers on the day, while Beattie added 12 points. Cole Johnson chipped in 11 points.

Farmington is next in action on Dec. 29 when it plays at Copper Hills.

Davis

The Darts head into the break with a 3-4 record, having lost at Lone Peak on Dec. 15, 73-69. The Darts were down 37-23 at halftime before making a valiant comeback that fell just short.

For Davis, three players hit doubles figures in points. Coleman Atwater had 23 points to lead the way, while Colby Whicker and Kaden Eggett had 14 and 10, respectively. Eggett also had seven rebounds, and Atwater pulled down three boards and

dished out three assists.

The next game for Davis is on Dec. 27 when the Darts take part in the Desert Holiday Classic in California, which goes through the end of the month.

Woods Cross

In Region 5, the Wildcats have risen to the top to pick up the most wins out of any team in that league. They are 7-3 as of our press deadline.

Woods Cross routed Fremont on Dec. 14 by the count of 74-53. A turning point in the game came in the third quarter when the Wildcats turned a 31-31 tie into a 55-32 advantage. Mason Bendinger led all scorers with 30 points, while teammate Alex Brey added 15 more points. Jaxon Smith had 14 points, including four three-pointers. Brey also had six rebounds and six assists to lead the team.

The Wildcats lost to Alta on Dec. 16, 65-57, despite 16 points and five assists

from Bendinger. Will Campbell had 14 points and six rebounds, while Smith had 10 points and six assists of his own.

In this week’s only game for Woods Cross, the team defeated Ridgeline 6653 on Dec. 20. Woods Cross made 9–10 free throws and had four players score in double figures. Campbell led the way with 17 points, including five three-pointers. Bendinger also had 17 points. Smith and Cade Eberhardt had 16 and 14, respectively.

The next game for the Wildcats will be Dec. 30 when they host Clearfield.

Bountiful

The Redhawks played in their second tournament in a row, this time in the Coach Walker Holiday Classic, Dec. 15–17. The Redhawks went 2-1 to improve to 4-4 overall.

Bountiful defeated Logan 79-60 on

Davis and Bountiful girls basketball squads remain undefeated early on

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Davis

Davis defeated Bonneville 56-30 Dec. 15.

The Darts were up 28-19 at halftime before they held the Lakers to just one point in the third quarter and then 11 for the entire second half.

Davis was led by Kendra Kitchen with 25 points.

The Darts are 6-0 so far this season.

Farmington

Farmington beat Taylorsville 62-49 Dec. 14, coming out strong with a 16-point edge by the break and finishing the 13-point win.

Victoria Clinger led the Phoenix squad with 13 points while Whitney Avei and Marissa Marchant scored 11 each. Marchant completed a double-double with 12 rebounds.

Against Brighton Dec. 16, Farmington lost 64-44, going down five after the first quarter but then giving up 21 points in the second – while scoring just eight points. That stretch seemed to make the difference

in the game with an evenly matched second half effort.

“We had some great moments, but in the end just couldn’t get it done,” said head coach Van Price.

The Phoenix are now 4-3 on the year.

Bountiful

Bountiful defeated Riverton 58-51 Dec. 13.

The teams were tied at 23-all at halftime before a 25-point fourth quarter helped the Redhawks move past the Silverwolves for the win.

Taylor Harvey scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead Bountiful while Milika Satuala added 15 points.

“We showed a lot of grit at the end to get the win,” said head coach Joel Burton.

Against Olympus Dec. 15, the Redhawks won 46-32.

Bountiful was down 21-14 at halftime before a 32-point second-half effort turned the game around for the Redhawks.

Taylor Harvey had another double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds with her sister Jordyn adding 10 points.

Bountiful improved to 6-0 this year.

Viewmont

At the Beetdigger Classic Dec. 14-17,

Viewmont defeated Hunter, Against the Wolverines, the Vikings won 57-24. Viewmont was up 13-2 after the first quarter and then 33-8 by the break and then coasted to the win.

“We got up early on them and didn’t look back,” said head coach Cameron Gardner. “We were able to get all of our varsity girls significant minutes. We got up by 40 points at the end of the third quarter and unfortunately did not score a point in the fourth. We will need to clean up our mistakes and play really well to continue to compete in this tournament. It should be a lot of fun.”

Emma Mulitalo had 16 points to lead the scoring in her first game back after an ankle sprain with Callie Peterson putting in 12 points and grabbing nine boards. Sophie Gold and Kristina Gunnell both scored eight points as well.

Against Herriman Dec. 15, Viewmont lost 43-39.

The Vikings went down by 14 points early and found themselves trailing by 14 at half. They closed the gap to a three-point deficit at the end of the third quarter but it ended up not being enough.

“It did not end the way we hoped, but

our girls battled,” Gardner said. “Our third quarter was great. We shot it well and we defended even better. We took the lead midway through the fourth and just could not quite hold on.”

Emma Mulitalo’s 14 points along with her sister Aubrey’s 10 led Viewmont offensively while Lissia Silva and Mara Mickelson both had seven rebounds.

“I was really proud of the way our team stayed together,” Gardner said. “Herriman is a very good team and we did what it took to claw our way back into the game. We had plenty of chances to extend our lead in the fourth and just couldn’t finish. We will continue to get better and work on the little things.”

Against Copper Hills Dec. 16, the Vikings lost 56-53. Viewmont got off to a slow start, going down seven at the end of one which ultimately made the difference in the loss.

Emma Mulitalo had 12 points to lead offensively with Mickelson adding 10.

Against Jordan Dec. 17, the Vikings won 65-60, battling back from a 10-point deficit after the first quarter to within three

DAVIS’ COLBY WHICKER (2) drives on an Olympus defender in a Saturday, Dec. 10 game. Whicker had a team-high 24 points with five 3-pointers and 4 rebounds. The Darts fell short in spite of a rally in the fourth, losing 66-64 to the Titans.

Photo by Josh Wood

FARMINGTON’S ETHAN ATKINS (22) had a break-out game against Mountain Ridge with 25 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and a steal resulting in a 61-56 Phoenix win against the Centennials.

Photo by Carl Page

WXHS runner third at nationals

t’s in the DNA. And yet, Woods Cross High School senior Sam Hansen is making his own name in cross country after a third-place finish at the Champs Sports National Cross Country Championships in San Diego, Calif. Dec. 10.

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“I definitely defied my own expectations in the race as I was going for top 10,” Hansen said. “Everyone went out pretty fast and I was dead last out of 40 runners. Then, I started passing a lot of people and was able to use my long kick to pull into second place with a couple of runners behind me.” Minnesota’s Noah Breker edged him at the finish line, leaving him in third place by .02 seconds.

WXHS cross country coach Zach Hansen, who is not related to Sam despite the same last name, said, “I couldn’t be more proud of Sam’s performance at nationals. He has always been a hard worker, but after the disappointment at state [where he placed 12th], I would have understood if he had allowed that experience to negatively affect his preparation for nationals. Instead, he never acted discouraged and kept a very positive attitude. He worked extremely hard during that time with a renewed focus and intensity. Seeing all of his hard work pay off at nationals was purely awesome.”

The Hansen family is no stranger to the Wildcats cross country program as Jacob and Carlee, who was a three-time 5A state champion, are now current collegiate runners at MIT and North Carolina, respec-

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by the break. A 40-point second-half effort turned the game around.

“That was a great team win to finish out the tournament,” Gardner said. “We got down early, but after that we won each of the last three quarters. We had nine turnovers at halftime and ended the game with only 10 which was awesome. We had a season-high 20 assists to go along with a season-high 65 points.”

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Dec. 15, followed by a 70-62 triumph over Cedar City on Dec. 16. The tournament ended with a close 68-65 loss to Riverton on Dec. 17.

Charlie Smith was the top scorer against Logan with 16 points. Four other players hit double digits in points. Carson Smith was one of those players, as he chipped in 12 points and added nine rebounds. Tanner Crane paced the team the next night against Cedar City, putting up 15 points. In the loss to Riverton, Smith was the game’s top scorer with 19 points, which included five three-pointers.

Bountiful won’t play again this calendar year. The Redhawks are next in action on Jan. 3 at home against Herriman.

Viewmont

The 2-5 Vikings are the only local team without a winning record. Viewmont went 1-1 last week and lost a contest on Tuesday at home against Syracuse, 58-57.

Last week, Viewmont got by Juan Di-

tively. Katie, who is a sophomore at Woods Cross, has been the top girls finisher at the 5A state meet the past two seasons – including a 10th place showing this fall. Additionally, Sam’s parents were both involved in running in their youth – his dad Andrew competed for a small school in Idaho while his mom Sarah was an All-State hurdler in California. His uncle, Scott Hansen, was also involved in the sport and ran for Utah State in the late ‘90s.

Sam, who was Region 5’s top runner the past two years, had placed third at the 2021 5A state championships, but an Achilles injury midway through this fall season set the senior back from his goal to get to the top of the state podium. Instead, he finished 12th.

Even when he couldn’t participate in full practices or even run for nearly three weeks, he cross-trained to stay in shape and then rebounded with a first-place showing at the Champs Sports Cross Country Western Regional Championships Dec. 3. “I just ‘sent it’ at regionals and winning there made me more confident heading into nationals that I could do well,” he said.

“Sam is an amazing example to his team and family of how the little things make the difference,” his mom Sarah Hansen said. “He sets little goals such as ab circuit, cross training during injuries, drinking water, eating the right foods, sleeping and staying on top of homework. He is an example of how the little things can make the big things happen.”

Sam grew up playing soccer for 10 years and then picked up running in the eighth grade. “I tried running because of my

All-Tournament team for the second straight year, had 16 points for Viewmont with Gunnell scoring 11 and Aubrey Mulitalo adding 10 points and eight rebounds in the win. Addie Welsh recorded seven assists while having no turnovers on the night.

“Our team scoring was very spread out. It was a true team effort and that is what we strive for every night,” Gardner said. “Overall, the tournament was a great experience for our team. Although we didn’t win all of our games, we battled some very good teams and learned more about ourselves.”

The Vikings’ season record is currently

ego, 66-62 on Dec. 14. The Vikings scored 41 of their points in the first half and built a seven-point lead. Jaxon Heusser paced the Vikings with 14 points. Scott Noel added 10 points and six rebounds. Viewmont hit eight three-pointers and out-rebounded Juan Diego 28-23.

In a 53-45 loss to highland on Dec. 16, Viewmont struggled from the field and didn’t make or even attempt a free-throw all night. No Vikings hit double figures in scoring, though Drez Jensen had nine points in the loss. Zach Robison and Noel each had eight points, with Noel leading the way with 10 rebounds.

In the narrow defeat at the hands of Syracuse on Tuesday, Viewmont made 50% of its shots from the floor but were outscored 17-9 in the final quarter. Robison was the leading scorer for Viewmont with 18 points. Mitch Jeppesen had 12, and Noel had 11.

Next up for the Vikings is the Utah Autism Holiday Classic Dec. 27–30. The Vikings begin with a contest against Skyline. l

family and I had a good time with it,” he said. “Then, I realized I was good at it and quit playing soccer to focus on running.”

He said Coach Hansen and fellow WXHS coach Sam Wood were instrumental in his development, as he became the Wildcats’ top runner by his sophomore season. “They don’t get as much credit as they should,” Sam Hansen said. “They are really good coaches and have a great training plan for us. They really helped me a lot.”

“He couldn’t have had the success he’s had without his coaches,” Sarah Hansen echoed.

Sam said that the journey as a cross country athlete has taught him the importance of committing to something every

5-5.

Woods Cross Woods Cross defeated Hillcrest 59-16 Dec. 13

The Wildcats held the Huskies to eight points in each half in the dominating win. Georgia Hatton scored 21 points while 10 other Woods Cross players also produced offensively.

Against Weber Dec. 15, the Wildcats won 51-33, turning a tight two-point lead after the first quarter into a more comfortable margin by holding the Warriors to sin-

day with intentionality, whether that is in his workouts, his diet, his schooling or just improving in general. “I’ve learned how to ‘send it’ when I need to and push through when it hurts,” he said. “I’ve got pretty good grit which is important in distance running.”

He plans to follow his older siblings in running collegiately and is currently exploring his options.

“Sam has no fear when it comes to competing,” Coach Hansen said. “It doesn’t matter who the competition is, he will go into that race with the belief that he can run with and beat anyone, and he has an amazing work ethic to back up that belief.” l

gle-digit scoring in the final three quarters of the game.

“I was super happy about this game,” said head coach David Simon. “It was our first game experiencing the shot clock so it was good for us to see how that worked as well. It was also a good game to see how we can handle a zone defense that is pretty active.”

Hatton’s 16 points and 13 rebounds led Woods Cross with Brielle Gefrom adding 13 points and seven rebounds for the now 5-1 squad. l

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WOODS CROSS’ SAM HANSEN followed up a Western Regional win with a third place finish at nationals in San Diego, Calif. Dec. 10 Photo courtesy Sarah Hansen

A relative places a wreath to honor a veteran named on the honor wall at Bountiful Veterans Park. As part of National Wreaths Across America Day, local volunteers with Sego Lily Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a brief ceremony at the park last Saturday, Dec. 17 and placed donated wreaths on monuments there.

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Suicide rates drop significantly in Centerville City

he said. “I coordinate with them to make crisis response plans. It’s become so important to me.”

CENTERVILLE—Suicide was the leading cause of death for Utahns ages 1017 and 18-24 in 2020. For ages 25-24 it was the second leading cause of death. The evidence-based Dr. Neil Nedley’s Anxiety & Depression Recovery Course offered by the nonprofit Centerville Cares is believed to be responsible for a significant drop in suicide rates in the city among those who completed the class. The eight-week course teaches non-pharmacologic lifestyle interventions for anxiety and depression.

Centerville Cares was started by Mayor Clark Wilkinson and his wife Janie in 2018 as a way to focus on improving wellness throughout the city and to decrease the stigma surrounding mental health.

“It’s had a positive effect on depression, suicide and anxiety,” said Centerville Cares Chair Stephen Merrell, MDMPH, a family physician at Tanner Clinic. “With suicide rates being up in our state we were trying to find something besides medication. We’re not saying people shouldn’t be on medication but this has proven to be extremely effective in reduction of suicide in our city.”

Merrell teaches medical students, residents and other family physicians about recognizing the signs of suicide. “I incorporate physicians more in suicide prevention,”

Everyone knows someone who has been touched by suicide, said Merrell. “I want them to be armed with the training and knowledge to help. You can’t just say if they’re suicidal go to the ER. Many individuals are not admitted because they’re not suicidal enough so they come back to the physician.”

The Wilkinson’s son had suicide ideation and depression that prompted them to find a way to help those with mental illnesses. “They have to go through the programs and use the tools that are taught to help them,” said Janie Wilkinson, MSNE. “Families don’t know there are options. They feel so desperate to find any help and they don’t know something is out there.”

The course starts with a test that identifies the areas causing the depression, she said. “They give them the tools so they will be helped. They have to do the work – it doesn’t happen by osmosis. It’s specific to their needs and is absolutely impactful for them.”

Suicide might run in some people’s family, said Janie. “This increases awareness. People don’t realize they don’t have to be depressed. It will help every person.”

Many people don’t know how to lead a healthy life, she said. “Physical, mental and spiritual health are all different but

there is a connectedness that works to fill all the needs of the frontal lobe. It’s more like people lived 100 years ago as opposed to how we live now.”

There’s no one without challenges, Janie said. “We all have issues, no one has a perfect life that’s stress free. One mother brought her daughter who hadn’t smiled in five years. Once she learned the tools she was smiling again.”

Janie said when she was in her master’s program they had to identify a problem in the community and how they were going to solve it. “I used this in that class and we

Finding warm memories and helping others to feel Treasured Again

By Alisha Copfer alisha.c@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—From peacock feathers to man-cave necessities, stepping into Treasured Again in Layton is definitely a unique experience. Michele Smith, the antique store owner, wanted to make sure her store contained a variety of finds for everyone.

“I knew the women’s niche well, but it has been really fun for me to learn about all of the stuff for men,” said Smith. “We have a lot of hidden treasures, and I’m even trying to encourage younger kids to love this stuff again.”

Smith started her venture by opening a location in the NPS Store at 1150 N. Main St. in Layton on April 1, 2022. More recently, in August 2022, she opened a stand-alone store on 397 E. Gentile St. in Layton. The idea all started in February 2022. Smith found the space inside the NPS store and started the remodel in March.

When Smith worked on her store’s logo, she had her grandparents in mind. Her grandparents raised peacocks, and she thought it would be nice to honor them in her store in some way. So, she made sure to include peacock feathers in both the “T” and “A.” Smith also keeps plenty of peacock related items available in the shop to purchase.

Both of Smith’s stores have the same concept of featuring something for everyone. Smith also has a warehouse where customers can make an appointment to visit to see everything that can go into either store. And, with a background in elementary education, Smith helps everyone, even kids, see that her stores have something for everyone.

“I encourage all of my shoppers to walk

through the store at least three times,” said Smith of the Gentile St. location. “Once to look up, once to look forward and once to look down.” Smith designed the store in layers to take full advantage of the high space. And on each layer, there is something for everyone; there is even a year-round Christmas display.

Antique chairs and furnishings line the upper layer so that she can utilize the eye-level and floor space more for collectibles. The store even has a kid’s corner. “I leave things out for kids on their level so they know they can touch things,” said Smith. “A lot of the reasons that antique sales have plummeted is because people have been told not to touch things. I encourage kids to play with these toys.” Smith even demonstrates to children who come in with their parents how black lights react with some of the glass, rocks and other treasures.

Smith expressed her excitement about owning the store on Gentile. “This area is being revitalized,” she said. “The community support has been amazing. People are very positive and have been welcoming.”

Smith also does her best to reach back into the community to show her support. She frequently helps the homeless in the area by finding them food from local places, such as soup and bread. She also keeps gently used blankets around for those who need help staying warm as it gets colder.

“Not only are my items to be treasured again, but I also want the same for my employees and customers,” said Smith. She also said that finding stuff for the stores is like finding warm memories. “These moments and pieces are priceless. I adore the opportunity to stir someone’s soul with nostalgic items.”

Smith goes out of her way to make sure

all of her employees are cared for. While she only has one full-time employee, Smith works with others in the community as well. “I work with some ladies who are retired so that they feel treasured again,” said Smith. She also has a special needs man who helps out on Saturdays at the Gentile location in trade for items. Several of the employees work in trade. “Antiques are coming back because they are made to last, and they are of wonderful value. I want my employees to feel the same way.”l

actually had every component – we hit them all. This was not by chance that this course was correct and in place.”

Janie said she teaches the class but she’s not the only one. “I’ve not experienced depression myself but I learn something every single time.”

The Nedley course starts Jan. 5 and meets every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main Street. Register at centervillecares. org.l

OWNER OF TREASURED AGAIN Michele Smith, shows off her peacock feather collection that honors her grandparents.

Photo by Alisha Copfer

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: In the opening credits of “Gunsmoke,” Matt faces a guy in a gunfight. Who’s the guy and what’s his background?

A: A good TV show intro quickly tells you what you need to know about the main character or characters and the world they inhabit.

And “Gunsmoke’s” intro, which remained largely unchanged (with a few small exceptions) over its legendary 20

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years on TV, is indeed a good one.

It shows Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness, “The Thing From Another World,” 1951) having a gun duel with a generic bad guy and still standing at the end.

Viewers quickly get the message that Matt leads a dangerous life, surviving by the speed of his gun hand — that’s what they need to know about Matt going in.

And it seems to say that we don’t need to know much about his opponent, who is only seen in the distance and whose face we can’t make out. Dressed in a dark hat, vest and pants, he is a representation of all the bad guys Matt has to face on a daily basis.

That’s all we need to know about the character, but two of the actors who played him had a bigger impact on the show.

For the first nine seasons, the bad guy

was played by Arvo Ojala, a Hollywood gunplay consultant who helped teach series star Arness himself how to shoot. His expertise was such that he even held a patent for a type of quick-draw holster.

Q: Are they going to make a sequel to “Hotel Artemis”? I thought it was great and would love to see more.

A: I hate to say it to a fan, but you’re in the minority saying you want more of “Hotel Artemis” (2018).

The sci-fi action film starred Jodie Foster (“The Silence of the Lambs,” 1991) as a nurse who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals only. Despite her typically top-notch performance — which was about the only wellreviewed element of the film — the film tanked at the box office, failing to earn

back its $15-million budget.

That said, you aren’t alone in expecting a sequel. It engages in the sort of worldbuilding that sci-fi often does to kick off franchises, but it just didn’t do the numbers to justify it.

If you’re really aching for more “Hotel Artemis,” oddly enough some of the negative reviews might help. A number of them called it “derivative” of a much more successful film series: the John Wick movies.

2014’s “JohnWick” starred Keanu Reeves (“The Matrix,” 1999) as a retired assassin on a revenge mission that often took him to a hotel that sounds a lot like the titular one in “Hotel Artemis.”

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Monday

His Dark Materials

HBO 7 p.m.

The third and final installment of this series based on the novels by Philip Pullman continues in back-to-back new episodes. This season, Lyra (Dafne Keen) and Will (Amir Wilson) must travel to a place from whence no one has ever returned.

Dolly Parton: Coat of Many Colors (5) KSL 8 p.m.

Based on the early life of Dolly Parton, this heartwarming story shows how her tight-knit family overcame tragedy in 1955. The movie stars Alyvia Alyn Lind as a young Dolly, Jennifer Nettles as her mother, and Ricky Schroder as her father.

Rocketman

TNT 8:15 p.m.

Set to his most beloved songs, this film chronicles the epic musical story of Elton John (played by Taron Egerton), his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar and pop icon.

Tuesday Belfast

HBO 2:25 p.m.

Jamie Dornan and Catriona Balfe star in this semi-autobiographical film about a working class family and their son’s childhood during the Troubles in 1960s Belfast. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, this black and white film shows the dangers of sectarianism.

Pitch Perfect USA 11:10 p.m.

When a new student (Anna Kendrick) joins her college’s female a cappella group, she takes the women out of their comfort zone of traditional pieces and introduces them to innovative arrangements in this musical comedy. Its sequel airs next.

Wednesday

The Maze Runner

HBO 10 a.m.

Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) awakes within a massive maze with other teens, with no memory of his past other than dreams about an organization known as WCKD. He hopes to escape by piecing together fragments of his past and clues he discovers in the labyrinth.

Pretty Woman

AMC 6 p.m.

A wealthy businessman (Richard Gere) hires an out-of-luck call girl (Julia Roberts) to be his companion at social

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events for a week in this classic Garry Marshall romance. As the pair’s relationship grows, it becomes more than a simple transaction.

Thursday

Celebrity Jeopardy!

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Actors John Michael Higgins, Wil Wheaton and Joel Kim Booster compete in this encore airing of the second semifinal game. Hosted by Mayim Bialik, the ultimate winner of the celebrity tournament receives a whopping $1-million prize for charity.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (5) KSL 10:35 p.m.

Host and comedian Jimmy Fallon delivers his monologue from the Rockefeller Center stage before launching into a series of sketches, musical comedy bits, news updates and laughout-loud interviews with a smattering of eager celebrity guests.

Friday

Everything Everywhere All at Once SHOW 3:30 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 rupture in linear reality. Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis star.

Dateline NBC

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

NBC news anchor Lester Holt and a team of journalists present the news of the week along with fascinating human interest stories, groundbreaking inter views and hard-hitting investigations in this long-running, prime-time news mag azine staple.

This Place Rules HBO 9 p.m.

Known for the honest, no-holdsbarred style of journalism featured on his “Channel 5 With Andrew Callaghan” YouTube channel, this documentary fol lows Andrew Callaghan on his journey through America as he explores the country’s different walks of life.

Wednesday

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Saturday

The Batman HBO 6 p.m.

This first Batman film to star Robert Pattinson as the legendary caped crusader 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.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Country music’s hottest superstars return to celebrate the New Year for its second year running. This year, artists including Brooks & Dunn, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band and Kelsea Ballerini perform live. Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Rachel Smith host.

Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party (5) KSL 9:30 p.m.

Ring in the New Year with Miley Cyrus and special celebrity guests. This is the second time Cyrus is headlining her own New Year’s Eve special on NBC, and this time, she is splitting the hosting duties with her godmother: superstar Dolly Parton.

Sunday

The Breakfast Club

AMC 12:45 p.m.

Feeling nostalgic for the ‘80s? AMC presents back-to-back movie classics from filmmaker John Hughes. The fourfilm marathon kicks off with two of his most famous high school chronicles, “The Breakfast Club” (1985) and “Sixteen Candles” (1984).

Great Performances

Waltz your way into the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Ballet. Hosted by “Downton Abbey” star Hugh Bonneville, this musical New Year tradition features timeless Strauss waltzes performed in Musikverein concert hall.

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

When it comes to Hollywood stars, some are typecast as the love interest, best friend or villain, while others are frequently slotted into various leading roles. For English actor Toby Jones, role types are perpetually in flux — perhaps one reason his career has become so interesting to watch.

Now starring in Netflix’s chillingest new thriller, “The Pale Blue Eye,” Jones plays surgeon Dr. Marquis, who helps to perform an autopsy when a military cadet is found dead by apparent suicide on the West Point training grounds. As the doctor does his due diligence, the plot thickens as he discovers “that the young man’s heart has been skillfully removed.”

With a title taken from a line in Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart,” “The Pale Blue Eye” is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by American author Louis Bayard. It premieres Friday, Jan. 6, on Netflix, and is currently showing in select cinemas across the country.

Born to acting couple Freddie Jones (“The Elephant Man,” 1980) and Jennifer Heslewood (of the 1987 BBC miniseries “Vanity Fair”) on Sept. 7, 1966, in the Hammersmith neighborhood of London, England, Toby Jones was all but born and bred for life onscreen. Despite his mother giving up on her acting career quite early in his life, Jones’ father continued to act, thus leading Jones and his two brothers, Rupert (a director) and Casper (an actor), down a similar path.

The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

George Clooney is among the recipients

honored during “The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors,” airing Wednesday, Dec. 28 on CBS. Presented for lifetime artistic achievements, this year’s awards will also recognize the contributions and influence of singer-songwriter Amy Grant, soul legend Gladys Knight, composer Tania León and rock band U2.

Jones earned a formal dramatic education from the University of Manchester (1986-89) before immediately continuing his studies at Paris’s L’École Internationale de Théâtre until 1991. While acting on stage during this time, Jones’ screen premiere came just one year later, in 1992, with a small part in an adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando” alongside Tilda Swinton (“Suspiria,” 2018).

CENTERVILLE—Lani Kay Harrison Christensen, 82, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by her family, 29 years to the day after her mother’s passing. Both were just over a month of the same age at their passing. She married Gayle on May 5, 1956, and they were later sealed together in the Salt Lake Temple.

She was born Jan. 30, 1940, in Salt Lake City to Vestil (Ves) Schofield Harrison and Catherine (Kay) May Kurland Harrison. She was the oldest of their four children. She lived almost her whole life in her beloved town of Centerville. She and her sister, Cece, took up roller skating as teenagers and she met Gayle, the love of her life there. She and Gayle became skating partners and thus began their partnership for life (and beyond).

She inherited her father's creative artistic talent and enjoyed years of flower arranging, painting and jewelry creations among other activities. She spent years in Young Womens. She always had a tender touch working with the young women for many years.

Lani was always a hard worker. She sold LeVoy’s clothing, wheat grinders and bread makers. She also proved an excellent manager in various retail situations including becoming the manager of the retail portion of the LDS Distribution Center off Redwood Road and the Distribution Store in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

She converted an upstairs bedroom in their home into a sewing shop because of her love of sewing and creating. She and Gayle made and sold many things up there. One of the most loved was the fuzzy monkeys that brought joy to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and hundreds of those who purchased them throughout the years.

She is survived by her husband and beloved, lifelong partner, Gayle Kay Chris -

tensen, her sister, Cecelia Harrison Foxley, her brother, Rulon K. Harrison and children including Tod (Katherine Peterson) of North Salt Lake, Brad (Celeste Johnson) of West Bountiful, Catherine (Cathy) Williams (David) of Tucson, AZ, Michelle Gardiner (Gary) of Centerville, Denice Bradfield (Grant) of Centerville, Brenda Lutz (Stanley) of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Vestil Schofield Harrison and Catherine May Kurland Harrison and brother, Richard K. Harrison. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at the Centerville Cemetery, 650 E. 400 S.

This obituary was originally posted on the Russon Mortuary website, russonmortuary.com

Announcement of Appointment and Notice to Creditors

Estate of Brian Wayne Craven

Case Number 223700645

Robert M. Craven has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the decedent must present their claims in writing within three 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, or

• Filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County.

Date of first publication: December 2, 2022.

Jacob D. Briggs, Bentley & Briggs PLLC 124 S. Fairfield Rd. Ste. A Layton, Utah 84041 801-784-3735 jacob@bentleybriggs.com Publishing: 12/9/22, 12/16/22, 12/23/22

PUBLIC NOTICE

Vacancy on the South Davis Sewer District Board of Trustees

Utah Code Annotated 17B-1-303(5)(a)

The South Davis Sewer District Board of Trustees announces a mid-term vacancy on the Board. Persons interested in applying for this position must meet the following criteria; be a registered voter at the location of the applicant’s residence and reside within the boundaries of the South Davis Sewer District (Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross).

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, with resume indicating compliance with the above criteria via email to: Mark Katter, District Clerk, South Davis Sewer District, mkatter@sdsd.us no later than Friday, January 6, 2023. Questions regarding this appointment can be directed to Mark Katter at 801.295.3469 during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to UCA 52-4-202(2), the City of Bountiful hereby gives public notice of its annual meeting schedule for 2023. Regular meetings of the City Council shall take place the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, unless otherwise advertised. City Council meetings shall be held at the Bountiful City Hall, unless otherwise advertised. The meetings will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Some meetings will have a work session that will proceed the regular meeting. The work session is also open to the public.

The City Council may meet as a Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors. These meetings shall take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, and shall begin after City Council meeting as needed, unless otherwise advertised.

The Council will not meet on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

All meetings of the City Council shall be open to the public, and the public is invited to attend the meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency, except where the City Council or Redevelopment Agency Board meet in Closed Session upon proper public notice and for the purposes outlined in UCA 52-4-205.

In addition to the above scheduled regular meetings, the City Council may, from time to time, meet in special session as needed, and such meetings will be advertised by legal notice to the public in accordance with UCA 52-4-202.

Dated this 13th day of December, 2022. Gary R. Hill City Manager Publishing: 12/23/22

PUBLIC NOTICE

Vacancy on the South Davis Sewer District Board of Trustees Utah Code Annotated 17B-1-303(5)(a)

The South Davis Sewer District Board of Trustees announces a mid-term vacancy on the Board. Persons interested in applying for this position must meet the following criteria; be a registered voter at the location of the applicant’s residence and reside within the boundaries of the South Davis Sewer District (Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross).

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, with resume indicating compliance with the above criteria via email to: Mark Katter, District Clerk, South Davis Sewer District, mkatter@sdsd.us no later than Friday, January 6, 2023. Questions regarding this appointment can be directed to Mark Katter at 801.295.3469 during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

Applicants will be interviewed in a Public Meeting to be held at the District’s Office, 1800 West 1200 North, West Bountiful at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12th. After a selection has been made the District’s Board of Trustees will make the appointment to fill this vacancy at its regular monthly board meeting to be held at the District’s Office at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th.

Publishing: 12/23/22

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

Dec. 14

Brittany M. Burdick Carvajal, Aggravated robbery 1F

Paul J. Chavez,

Alexander D. Emerson, Arrest on

2F, Theft 3F (two counts), Distribution of CS 2F

Iosefo Feavaai, Criminal mischief - intentional damage/deface/destroy prop 3F

Layne M. Gerry, Sexual exploitation of minor 2F

Teddy R. Hogan, Burglary 2F, Fail to stop or respond at command of police 3F

Carlos F. Lucero, Sexual abuse of a child 2F, Sodomy on child 1F, Rape of a child 1F Jamal J. Said, Fail to stop or respond at command of police 3F

Dec. 15

Ryan J. Robertson, Failure to register as a sex offender 3F

Jamy L. Silvis, Poss of cont sub w/int to dist 2F, Purch/trans/possess/use of a firearm by restricted person 3F, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult 3F

Ely S. Souza, Theft 2F

Malisa M. Wallberg, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Dec. 16

Brittany Crist, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Erik D. Dillon, Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs 3F

Eugene G. Garcia, Theft by receiving stolen property 3F

Sheldon D. Hansen, Distribution of CS 3F, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Roberto S. Munoz Galvez, Entice solicit seduce or lure a minor by internet 2F, Dealing in materials harmful to minor 3F

Anthony W. Richards, Purch/trans/possess/ use of a firearm by restricted person 3F Alyssa M. Stone, Posses use of CS 3F Eric E. Wilbourn, Poss of weapon-restricted pers 3F

Dec. 17

Dante K. Mcconochie-Sullivan, Unlaw acquisition/possess/transfer financial card 3F, Theft 3F, Possession of controlled substance schedule I/II/Analog 3F

Caidon L. Pettit, Theft 3F

Dec. 18

Daniel C. Drake, Aggravated assault 2F (two counts), Domestic violence in the presence of a child 3F (two counts)

Blake Gale, DUI of alcohol w/BAC at or over .05 3F (two counts)

Dec. 19

Noah M. Blenkinsop, Poss of weapon-restriced pers 2F

Kelsey A. Butters, Aggravated robbery 2F

Jesse W. Christensen, Violation of pretrial protective order 3F

Jeffrey A. Dabb, Forgery 3F

Andy L. Hill, Possession of drugs in jail 3F, Facilitates possession of contraband by offender in corr 3F, Purch/trans/possess/use of a firearm by restricted person 3F

Robert R. Massengale, Burglary 3F

Kristen D. Ratliff, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Jonathan E. Robinson, Poss of weapon-restricted pers 3F

Alejandro V. Ruiz, Failure to register as a sex offender 3F

Dec. 20

Charles D. Mathis, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Casey R. Mccallister, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F, Theft by receiving stolen property 3F

Jay Q. Phung, Theft MB 3F, Theft - value equals or exceeds $5,000 3F

Michael D. Robinson, Distribution of CS 3F Dillan D. Searle, Poss of weapon-restrict pers 3F

Derek T. Smith, Aggravated assault 3F

Joshua A. Younger, Possession of a dngr weap by restricted 2F

This year, millions of people are expected to celebrate Kwanzaa, a non-religious event honoring African-American culture and community. The holiday is celebrated for seven days, starting on December 26 and ending on January 1.

The holiday was created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, an African-American scholar. Karenga created this special holiday to honor African- American heritage in a celebration of family and community.

The word Kwanzaa means first fruits in Swahili, an East African language.

On the last day of Kwanzaa, friends and relatives gather for a feast.

People come to honor ancestors, review the past year and make plans for the new year. There is lots of good food, dancing and music.

How many differences can you find between these two pictures?

o you know what that means? Habari Gani is how you say What’s the News? in Swahili. One day you may hear this holiday message as often as you hear Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, or Happy New Year. Habari Gani? is the ritual greeting of Kwanzaa.

Christmas symbols are the wreath, tree, holly, and more. Hanukkah symbols include the menorah, latkes and gelt. Follow each of the seven mazes below to find the meaning of the seven Kwanzaa symbols.

When was Kwanzaa created?

The Kwanzaa candleholder is called a

The tradition in Kwanzaa is to give gifts that encourage what?

What does the word Kwanzaa mean?