The Davis Journal | December 30, 2022

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

It is said that the ancient Babylonians were the first people to make resolutions some 4,000 years ago, according to History.com. The new year didn’t begin in January, instead it was in mid-March when crops were planted.

The Babylonians held , a massive 12-day religious festival where they crowned a new king and declared their loyalty to the reigning king. They made promises to the gods to return any objects they had borrowed and pay their debts. This could be considered the origin of New Year’s resolutions.

Although the practice of making resolutions has its roots in religion, today those are mostly a secular practice. Most people make resolutions only to themselves instead of to the gods and usually focus on self-improvement.

According to History.com recent research shows while 45 percent of Americans say they make resolutions, only 8 percent are successful.

As the clock strikes midnight Dec. 31 a new chapter will begin and more resolutions will be made. Here are a few thoughts about 2023 from county and city leaders and the community.

DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Iwant to leave my office and spend more time in our schools this year.

Schools are magical places, and there are so many fantastic administrators, teachers and students out there.

I specifically remember a day when I was in a classroom and watched a reading tutor teach a child how to read. The student actually began to recognize words as I sat there. And the teacher pointed that out to the student, called her by name and declared, You can read!” The smile and confidence the student had on her face was absolutely incredible. She couldn’t contain it. It was a moment I’ll never forget.

So many great things occur in our schools every day, and every time I’m in a school witnessing what’s going on there, it just makes my day that much better.

I want to be that continual witness and share those stories with others.

— Chris Williams, Director of Communications DSD

Ihope that in the year 2023, our students, teachers, and staff members in the Davis School District will work together to make the district a safe place and a place of acceptance and respect for everyone.

— School Board President John Robison

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

First and foremost I hope to make the lives of Davis School District families and employees better. I hope to build on the incredible academic legacy of Davis School District. My goal is to ensure that all of our students and employees understand their own strengths, and their own value, and to help them to achieve at the highest possible level.

Ipredict:

• Several Davis County elected officials will be sworn into office Tuesday Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at 61 South Main Street in Farmington, the county seat and administration building. Counties are local government, like cities. It’s important to be involved in local government which impacts us more than state and federal levels.

• The ongoing 2023 winter may help us take some of the edge off drought. When we have rain before the hard freeze in the mountains (like 2021 and 2022,) it helps the runoff, which helps the reservoirs.

• However, watch for continuing efforts to be smarter with our water resource. Twenty years of drought is not easily erased, and Utah has the second lowest precipitation in the nation, behind Arizona, even during normal years.

Drought in the West is necessitating a lot of policy effort. Also, we don't want to lose the Great Salt Lake. We must all become conservation minded with our own properties and behaviors.

• Some of the construction of THREE MAJOR HIGHWAYS through our great county will complete in 2023 and some will become more visible. We are the smallest square miles of all 29 Utah counties and the third largest population. Therefore, we are the most urban county in Utah.

• Which leads to the last prediction: Davis County is a desirable place to live and our own children and grandchildren need housing. Cities want to keep their voice in planning and zoning; supply is not keeping up with demand; the diverse array of housing has ALWAYS been important and is becoming critical and even a constraint in the economy. Local governments participate in the annual State legislative session and 2023 promises to be a big one. Davis County has few unincorporated areas left and since the early 2000s, the 15 cities have had annexation plans for these areas. The 28 miles left of County maintained roads will continue to become part of cities bit by bit.

And then there’s the thought I had for myself last weekend to lessen my intake of sugar = A possible resolution. (I don’t do sodas but chocolate covered raisins and homemade goodies tempt a hungry belly.)

HAPPY 2023 EVERYONE! Thanks for being a lot of very good people! Reach out any time.

— Dan Linford, Ed.D. Superintendent Davis School District

— Commissioner Lorene Miner Kamalu

CONSTRUCTION OF

WEST DAVIS CORRIDOR. Commissioner Lorene Miner Kamalu looks forward to three major

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

for the agriculture heritage days celebrating the roots of Davis County. It will have an indoor and outdoor arena. A new place for equestrian users and a place for 4-H classes to meet as the old Legacy Center transitions into a regional sports complex. As for personal goals, continue to appreciate and love the wonderful wife of mine. Also my wonderful children. May all the citizens of Davis County have a great new year.

Ilook forward with hope and enthusiasm for a wonderful 2023. Personally I hope to be kinder, wiser, and more sharing. Professionally to work with all our wonderful cities to make Davis County an even safer better place to live, work, and play.

With the recent opening of the new medical wing, we look forward to providing additional medical services to our most vulnerable population at the jail. Services provided will include medication assisted treatment for those going through withdrawal and potentially competence restoration for individuals experiencing mental health issues.

Restarting many of the inmate programs which had to be suspended due to the COVID pandemic is another goal we anxious to accomplish.

We also look forward to beginning construction on an emergency operations center. This center is something we have known Davis County has needed for a long time. The windstorms, earthquakes and pandemic experienced over the last couple of years have really highlighted this need. We will be working to secure Federal funding that has been designated to improve local government’s ability to respond to disasters and other emergencies.

On the last day of 2022, the Sheriff’s Office will end the paramedic service which it has provided for the past 45 years. Now that the fire departments throughout the county are taking over this service we look forward to being able to focus on our law enforcement responsibilities, continuing to maintain public safety, and improving the quality of life for everyone in Davis County.

Personally, in 2023, I am most excited for the opportunity to continue leading the amazing men and women who serve their community by working at the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. Together over the last few years we have made some great improvements in how we serve this community and I have no doubt we will continue to make great strides in fulfilling the mission of the Sheriff’s Office.

STATE GOVERNMENT

My hope for Utah is a good water year and that we can all get better about conserving water.

The hope for myself is that I can get in good enough shape to run a slow half marathon this summer.

MAYORS

Personally I want to work on developing a working relationship with God.

For the City, I have a goal to highlight a department each month to educate how much is being done as well as to give credit to those who are helping us every day. Resolutions for the new year for Bountiful progress are getting a City fiber solution for resident and business internet access and working on updating the new Bountiful General Plan to be intentional in our City redevelopment.

theater on USU property and a project to help the Great Salt Lake.

• Resolving the Old Library and kicking off a downtown revitalization project including added parking, aesthetics, and walkability/mobility.

• Roll out of a Customer Utility App for residential monitoring and management of home utility use including water and power.

• New Outage Manage software for power outages and increased communication with residents during outages.

• Key new road construction increasing mobility and connecting the new West Davis Corridor southern interchange to Sunset, Shepherd, and eventually Angel and other westside locations.

• Continued encouragement for Fiber Optic Connectivity to homes and encourage competition to keep fiber prices low.

• Other major capital road projects including:

• Mutton Hollow road overlay and traffic signals at Fairfield and Main Street

• New East Mountain Wilderness Park parking lot expansion project

• Restriping around the I-15 Kaysville Interchange to accommodate two turning lanes east and west

• Completion of a permanent roundabout at Burton and 50 West

Kaysville is excited about 2023 and continuing to emphasize parks, trails, reliable utilities, and making Kaysville FIRST a great place to live.

— Kaysville Mayor Tami Tran

In the last newsletter I addressed that I would love to see our city get physically and mentally healthier, I want to make sure that all residents have a chance to understand the I-15 expansion and new off ramp, I would love to get a new general plan done or at least a plan for the westside, a decision made on a possible new cemetery, a parade (hoping that no hill fires happen the night before). Personally win a gold or silver medal with our basketball team at the Huntsman Games, get a better harvest on our berry crop this year (so far the weather is cooperating), a trip to DC to further gather and gain a greater appreciation for the freedoms we have in this country because of God fearing Founding Fathers. Prediction: Utah is sliced down the middle creating a 51st state (just kidding).

The completion of updates to the city’s long-range plans for land use and transportation was of great significance in 2022. Our partnership with UDOT and WFRC will be critical as we incorporate important changes with the I-15 corridor construction. We will also finalize plans for bike lanes and trails in these plans. These items will have a long-lasting impact on the future health and well-being of the public. I’m personally striving for a better city in 2023 by focusing on, first, optimism. It is easy to get caught up in the negativism of our world. There are so many possibilities out there to improve our daily lives, and I always want to convey that message. I try to keep a long-term perspective on all decisions while working within the framework of our city council. One specific goal I have is to reach out to the newest area of our city, the recently annexed Val Verde area. Many of these residents wanted to remain unincorporated, and that option was ending for them. I hope to ease their transition into the city and perhaps even have them realize what an awesome city they have joined.

2022 was a year of change for Farmington. We hired a new city manager, a new parks and recreation director, a new fire chief and a new police chief. We also locked in a deal to get Fiber-To-The-Home. Every household in Farmington will receive the opportunity for high-speed internet via Fiber-To-The-Home. Significant construction of the infrastructure for our business park will be happening in 2023. The roads through the business park will be a significant step forward in the development of the business park, which will be a major source of revenue to fund the operations of our city for decades to come. In 2023, I will strive for a better community by listening; listening to the people, listening to their comments, thoughts and suggestions. Then, after listening, I’ll do all I can to advocate for the needs and desires of the citizens so that we, as elected leaders, can make informed and educated decisions for the best interest of the entire community.

Some of the exciting things happening in 2023 may include:

• Planning and preparing for a Fire Station on the west side of Kaysville.

• Legislative advocacy, requests for funding an amphi

Regarding predictions for 2023, I think we just need to keep the status quo because things are going well for West Bountiful. I don’t think things have ever been more stable and better in the city as a whole. I think not only financially but for the city as a whole, the public works, the police and our administration, things are good. We’re trying to stay frugal and wise. I think overall 2023 is going to be interesting. Development is always a pressure, and the I-15 project is going to be interesting. It potentially could have some impacts on the city. So, I’m hoping to just keep the status quo because everything is going so well.

— Commissioner Randy Elliott

— Commissioner Bob Stevenson

— Davis County Sheriff Kelly Sparks

My hopes for 2023: My hope for our country is that inflation will come back down.

— Utah House Rep. Ray Ward

— Bountiful Mayor Kendalyn Harris

— Centerville Mayor Clark Wilkinson

— Farmington Mayor Brett Anderson

In 2023 Kaysville is excited to move forward with courage in the face of uncertainty. In spite of supply chain, inflationary, and employee pay pressure challenges, Kaysville adopted a new General Plan in 2022 and has solid elected leadership that is ready to take on these challenges with resolution and determination.

— North Salt Lake Mayor Brian Horrocks

In 2022, Woods Cross City has been working on several big road projects. We have bonded for some improvement for additional roads and repair work. We will continue to replace water lines and upgrade other areas with improvements that are needed around the city. As a city in 2023, we are trying to get more community involvement and better communication with residents and businesses. We are actively working on increasing that communication in both directions. It’s been a slow process, but it’s something we’re committed to this next year.

— Woods Cross Mayor Ryan Westergard

— West Bountiful Mayor Kenneth Romney

Bountiful girls continue undefeated start to year

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Bountiful

Bountiful beat Skyline 65-29 Dec. 20 for its seventh win of the season. The Redhawks were up 15-10 after the first quarter before they locked down defensively and allowed just 19 points the rest of the way.

Taylor Harvey led the offense with 14 points while Adelaide Stevenson had 11 and Jordyn Harvey 10. The Harvey sisters both grabbed seven rebounds in the big win to keep Bountiful undefeated on the year.

Davis

Davis suffered its first loss of the season Dec. 20 against Mountain Ridge 61-50.

It was a close game throughout with the Sentinels just edging the Darts in each quarter to build on the its lead.

Kendra Kitchen led Davis with 12 points with Aryanna Bull adding 10 points in the loss.

The Darts are now 6-1 this season.

Farmington

Farmington defeated Granger 63-26 Dec. 20, coming out strong and taking a 23-3 lead after the first quarter and a 30-point edge by halftime before cruising to the win.

Marissa Marchant scored 22 points to lead all scorers while Maddie Hauck and Victoria Clinger put in 15 and 14 points, respectively.

The Phoenix squad improved to 5-3 on the young season.

Woods Cross

Woods Cross beat Tooele 50-18 Dec. 20, turning a five-point halftime edge into a blowout with 34 second-half points.

“We had a slow start to this game,” said head coach David Simon. “It was a first half of mistakes and missed shots, but our defense played well. We got off to a good start in the second half while maintaining our level of defense in the first half.”

Kenna Cowley had 11 points and four rebounds for the Wildcats with Alisi Tauataina adding nine points and five steals. Georgia Hatton was big on the boards with 11 while also scoring seven points in the win.

Against Hunter, Woods Cross won 54-36 Dec. 21, doubling up the Wolverines 32-16 by the break and holding steady as the two teams matched up evenly in the second half.

Viewmont girls basketball falls to Judge

Winter Storms cause havoc across U.S.

Over the holiday week, record low temperatures and storms have created dangerous conditions in many places across the country. Erie County, New York has recorded at least 28 deaths as a result of extreme freezing conditions and whiteouts. Nationwide, the death toll has been tallied at 51 as of Tuesday morning, which is historically one of the worst single week recorded fatalities related to winter weather. A number of other states have also recorded winter-weather related fatalities over the same time period.

Putin signals a willingness to discuss terms for Ukraine

After months of fighting in Ukraine Putin suggested that he was willing to discuss potential solutions to the conflict. This comes as the Russian military has recently suffered massive losses of both material and forces in fiercely held areas of Ukraine. For its part, Ukraine regards the gesture as empty, stating that “they are simply looking to avoid responsibility” for the invasion.

Meteorite reveals two previously undiscovered minerals

A meteorite discovered in 2020 in Somalia has revealed the existence of two minerals never before seen on Earth, according to the University of Alberta. The university’s Electron Microprobe Laboratory determined that two of the substances contained within had never been observed by scientists before. The minerals have been named elaliite (after the meteor itself) and elkinstantonite (after a professor at the school’s Earth and Space Exploration Program). A potentially new third element has also been identified.

North Idaho woman has second largest nutcracker collection in world

CJ Davis has been noted as holding the second largest nutcracker collection in the world, with a collection that includes 3,500 of the holiday fixture-a mixture of practical and whimsical items that fill her house. She plans to donate the collection to a museum in Washington where she served on the board for 18 years somewhere down the road.

Hundreds of thousands of travelers hoping to fly on Southwest Airlines this week are likely to be left in limbo a few days longer.

After canceling roughly 13,000 flights in the last few days, the airline is planning to remain on a reduced flying schedule for a few more days, its CEO said in a statement late Tuesday. All domestic airlines have returned to pre-storm delay and cancellation levels after being knocked off-kilter late last week by a severe winter storm. Yet Southwest Airlines, plagued by staffing shortages and an outdated scheduling system, is still paralyzed.

An atmospheric river is a relatively narrow channel of wind, hence the “river,” that transports water vapor from the tropics to the West Coast, where it’s producing rain and heavy winds.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Dec.

going into the fourth quarter before losing 63-53. The Vikings gave up 25 points in the final eight minutes – while scoring just 10 –for its sixth loss of the year.

Viewmont was led in scoring by Mara Mickelson with 14 points while Emma Mu-

litalo

The Vikings fell to 5-6 on the season.l

Over the past 10 years, 67 percent of fatal boating accidents in Idaho were the results of individuals falling out of small boats. These fatalities are increased during freezing temperatures when exposure to extremely cold water temperatures can lead to hypothermia and other issues.

Katie King led offensively with 15 points with Avery Poulton scoring 11 and Georgia Hatton 10.l

BOUNTIFUL’S TAYLOR HARVEY (10) goes up for a shot against Provo from a file photo last February. The Redhawks have continued their winning ways currently at 7 wins and 0 losses for the season.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

In a tight game against Judge Memorial

27, Viewmont held a five-point edge

added 12. Callie Peterson pulled down six rebounds to be tops on the boards.

Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues

What is an atmospheric river, responsible for the heavy rainfall on the West Coast?

Anglers and waterfowl hunters advised to exercise caution this winter

WELSH (14) stops an attempted pick-pocket by Judge Memorial’s Elyah Ocampo (11). However, the Bulldogs ran away with the booty in the fourth quarter for the win.

I’m excited about 2023. I hope it’s better than this one. I want to get together with family.

My resolutions are: I want to have a big salad every week and get green. I want to go outside every day. Hopefully 2023 will be better, you never know.

In 2023 I think that Utah is going to win the Rose Bowl and America will fall. My own goals for 2023 are to get at least 27 on the ACT. I want to win state tennis and win a soccer tournament. I want to also become a grand champ in rocket league and have a great summer.

— Aiden McMillan

My predictions for 2023 is that Brent Peterson (TikTok star) is going to launch a presidential campaign and win President. My goal for 2023 is to serve an LDS mission after I graduate.

— Tyler Gunn

DAVIS JOURNAL STAFF

Ihope for more peace in 2023. Both peace in the world and here at home. I want to smile at someone in the grocery store and have them smile back. It might be tough to get everyone to change their attitude, but I can at least change mine. Professionally I want to learn more and find ways to improve in my job and help the paper succeed. Above all though, the most important thing to me in 2023 is to be there for my family and love them even more than I do.

— Becky Ginos, Editor

ing myself smaller. I want to hike through the mountains, wade in the ocean, play with my grandkids, take long walks with my dog, dance in public, practice yoga, snuggle with my husband and take risks that make my heart beat faster.

I want to be silly. I want to laugh more, watch funny TV shows, make bad puns, eat more cookies, tell knock-knock jokes, go to comedy shows, play games and invite friends over, even when the house is messy. I want to joyfully sing in my car, even when other drivers can see me.

I want to rest more. I want to sit in stillness, look at the stars, meditate, take naps, watch the clouds, appreciate the moment, drink wine, listen more intently and surrender to the love all around me.

I want to live in gratitude. I want to help a stranger, enjoy a sunrise, hug my dad, plant a tree, tell my daughters I’m proud of them, let my grandkids know I love them, tell my husband I appreciate him and not take a single heartbeat for granted.

At the end of the year, I want to look back at all the people I loved, all the times I laughed, all the times I chose compassion and all the life I lived. And I’ll do it again next year.

— Peri Kinder, writer/columnist

— Janika Byington

STUDENT VOICES

In 2023 a lot is changing for me and fast, I’m sure my goals are similar to a lot of the class of 2023. I want to graduate, move out to somewhere completely different and gain a lot of independence. Personally, I hope 2023 holds personal growth and I actually stick to the habits I’ve always wanted to build. My hope for the world in 2023 is that it becomes more of a “thing” to just do random acts of kindness because there can never be enough good in the world.

— Rachel Ruesch

My goals for 2023 is to embrace discomfort. Graduating high school and emerging into adulthood means many scary things. It is the first time I will be away from my parents and friends; I will have to rely on and trust myself completely. The scariest thing for me is not knowing what to expect. My goal is to embrace this discomfort and realize all the new experiences and knowledge I will gain from going out of my comfort zone and putting myself through new experiences. Not knowing a lot of people at college will help me put myself out there and gain new friendships. Starting a new job will help me learn how to manage my money and provide for myself.

— Emerald Haycock

My goals are to graduate high school, have a fun summer, and meet new friends. I think that 2023 will be a year of growth.

— Jaycie Bott

My predictions for the world in 2023 are that COVID-19 is going to start having less of an effect on the economy. I have been trying to buy a new bike and the supply is way down. I think that the demand in 2023 is going to slow down for some things, and therefore supply will go up. Some of my own goals for 2023 is to start applying for colleges and try to get some different scholarships. I also want to work hard in the sports that I do, mountain biking and wrestling, I want to get on the podium for both.

— Drew Derrick

After 15 years, the door finally opened, and I am pleased to have found this new and wonderful position of trust writing for The City Journals. I hope that 2023 brings us all closer as communities, cities and Davis County residents. I strive daily to work hard to bring you the best and most relevant news from our area. Let us learn to love each other and ourselves as we work through these times. And, in so doing, we will become a stronger force for good. So, in the words of the great Robert Frost, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

— Alisha Copfer, Associate Editor

As a practitioner of photography for the Davis Journal newspaper and an Instructor in photography at the University of Utah, I love seeing the world through a viewfinder. With the “aroma" of social media constantly in the air, it’s nice to place the world into a focused frame and click. However, there are things I don’t enjoy photographing. Strife and contention have become a staple of media today and it’s tiring. I would love to never take another photo of a kid who made a bad choice driving too fast on Legacy Highway, ending his life. I hope to never photograph another “Domestic” turned bad resulting in a stand-off with police. I’m tired of hoping for the “never!” Instead, for 2023, I will, more often, point my camera at the life-affirming joy on the faces of those around me. This photo shows Gigi Monet and mom, Kiera Relyea having the “time of their lives” on a rope swing in their front yard. I will focus more on relationships and the joy it brings to participants and viewers alike. I will avoid the harsh truth of “hard” light and search out the embrace of “soft” light. I will seek out the kindness of “warm” light and leave the “cold” light photos to those living above the Arctic Circle. Above all, I will be a witness to this crazy, beautiful, wonderful world offering evidence for hope.

— Roger V. Tuttle, Davis Journal photographer

I’m not a person who makes resolutions. Those firm decisions don’t leave room for flexibility. I want to be soft and open to joy.

I want to accrue wealth, but not in my bank account. I want the wealth of interesting conversations, developing friendships, learning new skills, trying different restaurants and reading good books.

I want to move more, but not with the intention of mak-

Let us

Celebrating an anniversary or a 70th, 80th or 90th birthday?

Are you planning a wedding or have you just had one?

How cute is that 1-year-old child or grandchild of yours?

The Davis Journal wants to help you spread the word. Please submit a photo and a short writeup of whatever you are celebrating or planning to our editor at becky.g@davisjournal.com.

This is a great way to let the community know what’s happening in your world.

Our publications go into mailboxes each Friday and are produced on Mondays and Tuesdays of that week. So your deadline would be Monday at 5 p.m.

Let us help you tell the world! From your friends and neighbors at the Davis Journal!

— Alexandra Whitesides

— Peggy

Iwant to make sure my family and friends are happy and healthy. That’s the most important thing. Family needs to come first or me in the new year.

— Pat Sanderson

I’m looking for a personal transformation to finally do what I thought I was capable of. To publish a book, write, get commission on sales would all be amazing.

My resolutions for the new year

are to keep my resolutions.

— Anna Pro, Editorial and Ad designer

tell the world!

Free classes invite photographers to fall in love with bird photography

By Peri Kinder peri.k@davisjournal.com

The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Brigham City (2155 W. Forest St.) is a vital habitat for more than 250 species of birds. Millions of migratory birds use the refuge to rest and find food, and nearly 70 species make nests at the site.

Jeff Strong started photographing the birds more than 30 years ago and created a website, BearRiverBlogger.com, to help people become aware of the refuge and the opportunities there are to get fantastic wildlife photos.

“A lot of people aren’t even aware this place exists. Some people in Brigham City don’t even know it’s here and it’s in their own backyard,” Strong said.

The Davis High School grad combines his appreciation for birds with his love of photography by offering free classes at the refuge. Although he's taught classes there for many years, COVID shut everything down. But now he’s back with three free classes that coincide with special events at the bird refuge. Each one-hour class starts at 11:30 a.m.

On Saturday, Jan. 14, his free class corresponds with Owl Day, where live presentations will feature the nocturnal birds. The second class on Saturday, Feb. 11 is Eagle Day, with a celebration of the majestic creatures. The final class, Saturday, March 11, features the migrating tundra swans that visit the refuge every spring and fall. For more information about the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, visit Fws.gov/refuge/bear-river-migratory-bird.

“We encourage people to stay after class to put the lessons into practice and go out on the bird refuge to get pictures,” he said. “Especially in March, because that’s when the tundra swans are migrating and there are thousands of them out there. It’s pretty spectacular to see that.”

The free photography classes are geared toward beginning photographers but anyone is invited to attend. No equipment is needed and class members are invited to spend the day at the refuge, enjoying the wide variety of feathered friends. The classes are free, but attendees must register online at BearRiverBlogger. com.

The first class will cover basic photography concepts, like light and composition, as well as going over some of the gear required to capture the birds. The second class will focus on how to take better wildlife and bird photos. The third class will be about capturing beautiful landscapes including sunset and waterfall photography. Participants can register for individual classes, or take all three.

“It’s fun,” Strong said. “It’s just a way to get away from civilization for a few minutes, you know, the crazy world we live in, and connect to nature. I think sometimes we have to get away from our phones and bosses and bills and traffic, and get out and enjoy the peace and quiet. I think it rejuvenates us.

“It’s just one of those things you have to feel. It’s hard to explain. You get to watch birds be birds. I’d have everyone birdwatching if I could explain it, because there’s something about bird watching that just has to be experienced.” l

NEWS BRIEFS

Faulty wiring blamed for residential fire

Kaysville Fire crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 100 E. block of Monticello Dr. Tuesday night just before 7 p.m. and found a small fire in the attic that had burned through several 2x4s that were the support structure of a shower. The Farmington Fire Department, Layton City Fire, and Hill AFB Fire & Emergency Services were dispatched as automatic-aid.

The cause of the fire appears to be faulty wiring from a light in the shower. “Loss stop” was achieved at 7:59 p.m., according to a KFD Facebook post.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. There was extensive damage to one bathroom, one bedroom, and a portion of the attic from fire, smoke, water, and firefighting overhaul activities. The Kaysville Police Department also responded and provided traffic control.

There were two pole fires – one in the area of Davis Boulevard and Center Street, and another in the area of 900 South and 350 West. A third pole fire affected homes in the area of 3100 South and 200 West. Pole fires often happen with cold, rainy weather, according to Bountiful Power.

Crews had some problems digging the hole for the new pole in the Davis/ Center Street area causing a delay in restoring power. The power was back on in all of the neighborhoods by Tuesday night.

13-year-old boy found safe after Amber Alert

The Layton Police Department issued an Amber Alert on Tuesday for 13-yearold Evan McConney who was believed to be with a stranger. The boy was later found safe and the Amber Alert canceled.

The victim and suspect were found in a car at a gas station in Grand Island, Nebraska. Suspect Aaron Zeman was taken into custody and police were working to reunite the victim with his family as of press time.

Business Alliance Networking Luncheon Davis Chamber of Commerce Event Wednesday, Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret Dr., Kaysville

C.E.R.T. Course Begins – Class 1, “Disaster Preparedness” Thursday, Jan. 5, 7-10 p.m.

Contact Loretta Cole to register at lorettamcole1@msn.com

Kaysville Fire Station, 175 South Main St.

Small Stage Series: Gabriel Gordon Friday, Jan. 6, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

FREE Davis Arts Council, 445 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

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

Power pole fires leave residents in the dark

Water main break causes delays

A water main break last week in Kaysville at 200 N. 400 W. caused heavy traffic heading eastbound. Traffic was diverted while crews worked to get it fixed.

Christmas kindness

Layton

took some time the last few days before

sharing gift cards with shoppers and hearing their stories. “Every person we visited with was working to make the holiday season special for someone else, and it was our pleasure to help make the financial burden a little lighter,” a LPD Facebook post said.

Crews with Bountiful Power worked to restore power to residents on Tuesday after three power pole fires caused outages that lasted up to nine hours in some areas.

Police Officers

Christmas

Compiled by Becky Ginos

Compiled by Peri Kinder

PHOTOGRAPHER JEFF STRONG will teach a series of free photography classes at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Brigham City on Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11.

Photo courtesy of Strong

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

While most of us (and all of our readers) can spend their evenings comfortably relaxed in their heated homes, thousands of Utahns are facing another bitter cold night on the streets. They don’t have the luxury of a hot chocolate; a hot meal or woolen blanket that might be the difference between waking in the morning or having the police contact the coroner.

BY BRYAN GRAY

The homeless are not new, but they are growing. And we’re not talking about teenage runaways or addicted 20-somethings. The fastest-growing segment of the homeless population in the U.S. are senior citizens; a large share of homeless males are military veterans.

A minority, but a significant chunk of homelessness can be traced to mental illness. Our local police can identify with the thoughts of an experienced medical responder in New York City who recently wrote of the mental terrors of the homeless: “A sad, scattered community that has mushroomed…The calls for response have doubled due to an unfunded mental health system, a house of cards built on sand crushed by the COVID pandemic…There aren’t enough shelters and outpatient facilities, so people who no longer know how to care for themselves, who need their hands held through a complex process, are alone on the streets.”

Cops beware when they approach them – ditto for the rest of us. (In my own county a mentally ill man killed his mother, stuck her in a freezer, and told police she was a “replicant” who had to die. In a note the man wrote, “I would rather be fed into a woodchipper than socialize with any pathetic inhabitants of this planet.”)

So, what can be done? Funding is a priority to alleviate the tragedy of homelessness and better ensure public safety. Gov. Spencer Cox agrees, but his budget for 2023 doesn’t match his talk.

The state has a huge surplus and Gov.

Cox has a Christmas tree of worthy spending projects. On homelessness, for instance, he is proud to propose $100 million in one-time spending. Sounds great, but $80 million came from Pres. Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act, which Republicans derided as excessive spending. And even if the $100 million is passed by the GOP-dominated Utah Legislature, $55 million was earmarked last year to build 1,000 affordable housing units, generally to get the homeless off the street. Doubling the amount in 2023 may build 2,000 units, but with our history and the number of homeless increasing, helping the most vulnerable is more rhetoric than action.

And as for mental health, the governor’s proposed $54 million is hardly a game-changer.

Of course, we can’t solve the problem with money alone. But without adequate funds, we are simply kicking the can down the road and hoping it will solve itself.

As I wrote earlier, most of us are in heated homes, and we will see a more significant benefit from the Cox proposal than those living on the streets. Instead of $100 million for the homeless, his budget includes $1.5 billion for tax relief which many Utahns don’t need. If you are merely breathing, you’ll get at least $100 as a tax rebate; if you earn $178,000 annually (and, be honest, you really don’t need tax relief with this income), you’ll get a check for $1,300. On top of this, taxpayers will get another cut on next year’s income tax as well.

The homeless won’t see any of these benefits. Then again, the homeless don’t vote; in fact, many won’t live long enough to see the next election.

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

Tiny gifts and big blessings are inside and around us

He was very matter of fact as he pointed out the blood vessels and the macula and then showed where millions of tiny nerve fibers converge before their journey through the optic nerve to the brain.

Millions.

BY LOUISE R. SHAW

It was something I’d never seen before on a scope I’d never imagined before and I was mesmerized.

We were looking at an image of my retina and I couldn’t stop looking.

If I didn’t already know what it was, I would have thought it was a bird’s-eye view of a whole bunch of rivers converging on a central lake. On Mars.

But it was the back of my eye. A very extremely small place that I’d never before thought about much less appreciated.

It was so elaborate. It was so delicate. It was so necessary.

While waiting for the doctor to talk to me about the other tests they’d conducted on my eyes, I studied a poster on his wall that detailed the muscles and tissues and arteries that help us see.

An eye is unbelievably complicated with more than just a pupil and an iris and eyelashes. There is the cornea, the orbicularis oculi muscle, conjunctiva and superior tarsus, not to mention the choroid, bulbar sheath, vorticose vein and the posterior ciliary arteries. To start.

Believe it or not, there is much, much more.

And to think all those tiny parts have to be in just the right place and then work together in just the right way. Twice. For every person you see … to see you too.

We have recently participated in the season that celebrates gratitude.

Our grateful lists often, and rightly, include friends, family, faith and freedom.

I am newly grateful for my retina and all that surrounds it. And for the miracle of sight. The gift of my eyes.

Creating a new belief in ourselves

All that we’ve lived through, been loved by, and had experience with in the past has colored our perception of who and what we are in the present.

In the past, we may have felt that we had very little choice in these matters. But the future is different; the future is ours; and the future starts now.

Unfortunately, because of the patterns of the past, there may be a tendency to believe that it would be impossible to alter the old belief systems. And that even if it were possible to change them, a unique set of conditions would be required before corrective measures could be taken.

The fact is that these perceptions are not immutable or unalterable, and transformations will occur, but not always in the way that we might have expected.

The establishment of a belief in ourselves often begins, not in the sunlight, where every

detail is clear and every probability has been calculated, but in the dark, where uncertainty and fear may almost seem to overwhelm us.

Ironically, it is the combined efforts of the pain, confusion, and uncertainty that result in: experiences that lead to expansion, expansion that leads to confidence, and confidence that leads to clarity.

These principles serve as a foundation for a new reality, and in this manner, a new future will begin to rise from the ashes of the painful past.

As a result, we begin to realize: we can be the choice we wish to make; we can become what we search for; we can create the transformation from what we were, to what we are capable of

becoming; we can rise above the fears that seek to immobilize us; we can evolve to what we aspire to be; we can adapt to the ideals we search for; we can revise the limitations that may have controlled us; we can harness the pain and grow beyond it; we can bridle our courage to defeat uncertainty; we can formulate methods to overcome confusion; we can attune ourselves to the positive forces in life; we can redesign our old, imperfect perception of who we are as we envision what we dream we can become;

And then when you add to that the miracle of an ear, a nose, a finger, a knee, you quickly realize we are walking miracles.

And while everything doesn’t always work perfectly for everyone, what does work is reason for celebration.

Now we are in the season of looking toward a new year. And we so often talk of all that is going wrong and worry about what may yet, forgetting – or perhaps not seeing –what is going right.

I did not appreciate what those blood vessels and those millions of fibers sending signals to my brain have been so busy doing.

It was just going on without any conscious help from me and thus, no conscious appreciation.

Same in life.

Wow. We live in houses that are warm in winter and cool in the hot summers. We drive on (mostly) well-maintained roads. We are protected by laws and law enforcement. We can go to schools and study what interests us, find jobs in a variety of areas, get health care when needed.

It doesn’t always work for everyone, and those of us who are blessed to live where it does work might be wise to look to find ways to help where it doesn’t. Because when it does work, it’s reason for celebration.

We can start the new year with a new vision. Knowing we have more going for us than we might even be aware of. Inside us, outside and around us.

May we see more clearly. May we celebrate more often.

Louise R. Shaw is an artist and a long-time columnist for community papers in Davis County. She and her husband live in St. George. l

we can integrate the energy forces that surround us;

we can synchronize what was previously thought to have been hopelessly disorganized; and finally, we can generate a metamorphosis that will enable us to rise to previously unexpected levels of achievement.

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

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

JOHN WATERBURY

WHAT TO WATCH

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

Best Everything: Everything Everywhere All at Once

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is the movie no one was expecting, but one that everyone should see at least once. A comedic sci-fi epic that also manages to be a profoundly touching family drama, the movie comes together so perfectly you can’t imagine it being any other way. Michelle Yeoh delivers the performance of her life as Evelyn Wang, who has to deal with both tax troubles and saving the multiverse, but the entire cast is incredible. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll never look at either yourself or the universe the same way again.

Where to find it: Stream it on Showtime, or with the Showtime add-on for either Hulu or Prime Video.

Best Historic Drama: Till

Emmett Till’s story is a tough one to hear, but it’s hard to believe it could be told any better than “Till.” The movie frames the horrific murder from the perspective of Mamie Till-Mobley, Emmett’s mother, and follows her through her pursuit of justice for her son. Danielle Deadwyler delivers a fantastic, award-worthy performance as Till-Mobley, making the movie even more of a heartbreaking, unforgettable experience.

Where to find it: You can rent or purchase the movie on Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, or Apple TV.

Best Pure Shot of Feelings: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On

If you remember the YouTube shorts from the 2010s, you have some idea of just how sweet and hopeful this movie really is. Unlike those shorts, however, the movie also has a beautiful message about grief and healing that turns it into something profound. You can’t help but

root for Marcel as he deals with both the challenges and little joys in his life, and by the time the credits roll the world will feel like a slightly more magical place.

Where to find it: You can rent or purchase the movie on Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, or Apple TV.

Best Popcorn Movie: Top Gun: Maverick

There’s a lot to be said for a wellmade movie designed to entertain as many people as possible. “Top Gun: Maverick” is a textbook example of a crowd-pleaser, designed for cheers, tears, and gasps at every possible turn. The best part is that everything is done really well, from the epic plane shots to character arcs that are actually satisfying to watch. No matter how you felt about the original, it’s worth taking to the skies for this one.

Where to find it: You can rent or purchase the movie on Prime Video, Google Play, Vudu, or Apple TV.

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.

Best Non-English Language

Movie: RRR (Rise, Roar, Revolt)

Nobody can do an epic like Bollywood, but this is an epic even by Bollywood standards. The tale of two men who become both friends and enemies during India’s struggle for independence, the movie combines genres in a way that should be impossible. It’s an action movie, a crime thriller, a superhero epic, and a glitzy musical in turn, with each genre getting the creative team’s full love and respect. If you’re willing to read subtitles, “RRR” will be one of the most entertaining movies you see this year.

Where to find it: Stream the movie on Netflix

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.

Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

Shalise Owens DNP, FNP-C

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: On “Yellowstone,” they didn’t use the plot about the bomb planted on the plane, so what happened to the bomb?

A: Welcome to the thriving community of fans who are driven nuts by this apparent plot hole.

[Alert: What follows is a rundown of some of the plot of “Yellowstone” Season 2.] Kayce Dutton (played by Luke Grimes, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” 2015) does

indeed plant a bomb in the tank of a plane owned by the rival Becks in the secondlast episode of the second season. However, the Duttons end up gunning down the Becks before they can ever get on the plane, so the bomb wasn’t necessary.

Except, you know, it was still there, maybe blowing up the Becks’ heirs or some unwitting sucker who bought the plane at an auction or — well, something.

But the show never referred to it again. A lot of fans have taken to the internet to complain about this plot hole (or else to argue that it’s not a “hole” so much as a loose thread they may pick up later), along with some of the show’s other supposed oversights.

For example, also in Season 2, Tate Dutton (Brecken Merrill, “This Is Us”) is

given a horse named Lucky. The episode is written in a way that suggests this horse will be significant and maybe even a metaphor for events to come. But instead, he’s never referred to again.

Of course, in an intricately plotted show like “Yellowstone,” one that’s now in its fifth season, it’s to be expected that some story points just go astray.

Indeed, it may be a marker of greatness. Having a plot hole or two puts “Yellowstone” alongside classics such as “Friends” (which never explained why Ross and Rachel acted like strangers in the first season but were later said to have known each other since high school) and “Miami Vice” (why did the vice squad spend so much time investigating non-vice crimes?), just to name a couple.

Q: Is Tyra Banks married?

A: Not as far as anyone else knows, but it would be hard to tell with the famously private model turned mogul.

Tyra Banks (“Dancing With the Stars”) was in a long-term relationship with Norwegian photographer Erik Asla, but that ended in late 2017.

Asla appeared onscreen, in his role as a photographer, in a few episodes of Banks’ show “America’s Next Top Model,” and he served as a judge on a Norwegian spinoff.

The pair have a baby together, York, born in 2016, and they reportedly parted on good terms.

And that’s about all we know about Banks’ love life.

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

TELEVISION GUIDE

Monday

The Rose Parade’s New Year’s Celebration

(5) KSL 9 a.m.

The New Year tradition continues, as marching bands and floral-decorated floats take part in the annual parade held in Pasadena, Calif. This year’s theme is “Turning the Corner,” which celebrates the potential that the new year brings.

Fantasy Island

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Enjoy a return trip to Fantasy Island as the second season gets underway. Roselyn Sanchez returns to the role of Elena Roarke, the guardian of this mysterious island where fantasies are fulfilled. Kiara Barnes and John Gabriel Rodriquez also star.

Bob Hearts Abishola

(2) KUTV 7:30 p.m.

In this encore, Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku) and Kemi (Gina Yashere) conspire to get between her married mom (Saida Arrika Ekulona) and the new pastor. Meanwhile, Bob (Billy Gardell) is thrown for a loop when Goodwin (Bayo Akinfemi) leaves MaxDot.

Tuesday Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of exploring ancestries and uncovering family mysteries. In this episode, actors Edward Norton (“Fight Club,” 1999) and Julia Roberts (“Pretty Woman,” 1990) discover their hidden connections to history.

Will Trent

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Special Agent Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) makes his prime-time debut in this series premiere. Based on the novels by Karin Slaughter, the detective drama centers on Trent, whose harsh experiences in foster care shaped the way he views each case.

Wednesday

The Price Is Right at Night

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Drew Carey hosts this special primetime edition of the longest-running game show in television history. From super fans to retail workers, everyday people vie for the opportunity to put their pricing skills to the test and win big prizes.

Tough as Nails

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

In this two-hour season premiere, host

Thursday Celebrity Jeopardy!

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

After a two-month break, the celebrity tournament returns with new contestants. Michael Cera (“Arrested Development”), Brianne Howey (“Ginny & Georgia”) and Zoë Chao (“The Afterparty”) compete for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice.

Call Me Kat (13) KSTU 8:30 p.m.

Kat (Mayim Bialik) and her friends are back for more hijinks in this winter premiere. Ever the optimist, Kat continues to follow her own path to fulfillment and true happiness in life, all while running a cat café with her friends in Louisville, Ky.

Friday Jaws

AMC 6 p.m.

The movie that paved the way for other summer blockbusters, 1975’s “Jaws,” kicks off this January marathon event. All four films in the Jaws franchise air backto-back, including the 1978 follow-up that saw Roy Scheider reprise his role as police chief.

BMF STARZ 9 p.m.

The story of the Black Mafia Family continues in this season premiere. Set in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the story centers on Demetrius (played by his real-life son) and Terry Flenory (Da ‘Vinchi), who created a drug and money laundering empire.

Saturday Harlem

Globetrotters: Play It Forward (5) KSL 8 a.m.

Hosted by actor/comedi an Craig Robinson (“Killing It”), this series celebrates the rich history of the Harlem Globetrotters and

Friday

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

S.W.A.T.

showcases the players’ individual achievements, both on and off the court, as global ambassadors of goodwill.

John Wick AMC 6 p.m.

They call him “Baba Yaga.” In this 2014 film, Keanu Reeves stars as a legendary hitman who is forced out of retirement. Still reeling from the loss of his wife, John Wick will stop at nothing to exact revenge on those who took his car and his dog’s life.

The Banshees of Inisherin HBO 7:50 p.m.

On a remote Irish island, Pádraic (Colin Farrell) is devastated when his buddy, Colm (Brendan Gleeson), suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. Kerry Condon also stars.

Sunday

David Bowie: The Last Five Years HBO 2 p.m.

A tribute to music icon David Bowie, this documentary chronicles the last five years of his life and includes commentary on the creation of his final two studio albums, 2013’s “The Next Day” and 2016’s “Blackstar,” plus the Broadway musical “Lazarus.”

East New York

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

The police drama returns tonight with a new episode. While Bentley (Lavel Schley) fights for his life, Haywood (Amanda Warren) and the rest of the team race to find the shooter, who may

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

In the film sphere, the name M. Night Shyamalan has become synonymous with shocking twists and dramatic, unexpected plot turns. Known for films such as “The Sixth Sense” (1999), “The Village” (2004) and “Old” (2021), Shyamalan’s Apple TV+ series, “Servant,” has also been gaining lots of attention. The psychological horror heads into its fourth season Friday, Jan. 14, on the streamer.

“Servant” stars Lauren Ambrose (“Six Feet Under”) and Toby Kebbell (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” 2014) as Philadelphia spouses Dorothy and Sean Turner, who adopt a unique method of managing their extreme grief following the death of their infant son, Jericho. Replacing their son with a life-like doll to help them cope, things quickly get out of hand when Dorothy hires a live-in nanny (Nell Tiger Free, “Game of Thrones”) to look after “baby” Jericho.

as Eliza Scarlet, the first tive in Victorian London.

Now a real-life mother of two herself, leading lady Ambrose was born Lauren Anne D’Ambruoso in New Haven, Conn., Feb. 20, 1978. Her father, Frank D’Ambruoso, was a caterer, while her mother, Annie Wachtel, worked as an interior designer. One of two children herself, Ambrose had a penchant for the performing arts from a young age and even attended New Haven’s Educational Center for the Arts, as well as vocal lessons at camp in Tanglewood for several summers.

Tensions run high as the team deals with a series of random shootings in a new episode of “S.W.A.T.,” airing Friday, Jan. 6, on CBS. While the action unfolds, family connections might be the key to stopping another attack. Outside of work, Hondo (Shemar Moore) prepares to meet Nichelle’s (Rochelle Aytes) parents.

Like many others in her profession, Ambrose began acting right out of high school. In 1995, at age 17, she landed her first role (albeit an uncredited one) as an audience member in an episode of the comedy series “The State.” Two years later, she starred as Vicky in the Kevin Kline (“A Fish Called Wanda,” 1988) and Joan Cusack (“Grosse Pointe Blank,” 1997) romcom, “In & Out” (1997).

Phil Keoghan welcomes 12 competitors to southern California’s Catalina Island. These everyday people will be tested for agility, strength, endurance and mental toughness, as they compete for the $200,000 grand prize.

Miss Scarlet and the Duke

Mary Susan Bishop passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 24, 2022. She was 80 years old. Mary Sue was born to Harry and Susan Horlacher on March 5, 1942, in Tooele Utah. Mary Sue was one of 10 children, six brothers and three sisters and as a child she moved with her family to the mining town of Pioche, Nevada, where her family owned and operated a local grocery store. Mary Sue enjoyed an idyllic childhood which included building mud forts in her backyard, riding bikes, and picnicking above town on Lime Hill where she could watch people go up and down the steep main street. She enjoyed helping her father tend their farm animals and occasionally rode the pigs. While attending Lincoln High School, Mary Sue was a cheerleader and a majorette, and enjoyed performing routines in the Las Vegas Helldorado Days parade each year.

Mary Sue married her high school sweetheart Charles Robert Bishop in the St. George LDS Temple on Nov. 25 1960, and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Together, they raised five children in Woods Cross Utah – Todd, (Deborah) of Bountiful, Barton (Julie) of Cedar City, Bryce (Jana) of Cedar City, Wendy (Duncan) Reed of Enterprise, and Weston (Leslie) of Enterprise. Mary Sue was an amazing grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mary Sue was resourceful and self-sufficient, early in her marriage she attended the Hollywood Beauty College and graduated as a beautician, a skill that helped support her growing family and one which benefitted her family with free haircuts for many years. She also took care to harvest and bottle seasonal fruits and vegetables. She enjoyed being outdoors and seeing nature’s beauty and went on many camping trips with her family.

Mary Sue was a master gardener and her immaculate garden always reflected her talents and skill. She enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. She traveled to Asia, Europe, the South Pacific, and the Middle East. Mary Sue was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many church callings. In 2001, she answered the call to serve in the Singapore mission serving in Malaysia together with her husband Bob, an experience she treasured. Her strength and testimony of

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at the Woods Cross Ward Chapel, 1500 South 800 West. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and Wednesday morning 9:45 -10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in Pioche, Nevada Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

the Gospel of Jesus Christ enabled her to connect with, love, and serve people across the world. Mary Sue is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

Weather Watchers