The Davis Journal | January 13, 2023

Senate President predicts successful legislative session

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

UTAH STATE CAPITOL—

The 2023 Legislative Session kicks off on Jan. 17 and promises to be filled with highs and lows as lawmakers consider more than 1,000 bills with more than 500 passed. Senate

President Stuart Adams predicts some major things will come out of the session.

“Utah has the best economy in the nation,” said Adams. “Unemployment is low and because of that strong economy we’re able to do tax cuts. This will be the year of the tax cuts again three years in a row.”

Normally the legislature ei-

ther funds programs or cuts taxes, he said. “It’s difficult to do both but we’ll be able to make tax cuts and fund programs.”

For three years in a row the legislature has funded education at record levels, Adams said. “Part of that funding will be a significant WPU and for the first time in the history of the state we’ll fund directly

to teacher compensation. We found that even though we funded education, teacher compensation has not kept up.”

Adams said they’ve become more aware, especially during the pandemic, that parents want more input on education. “In a recent Dan

Program sets high school students on path to health care professions

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—How often does a high school student get the chance to practice suturing on a pig’s foot, put in an IV or do intubation on a lifelike manikin while receiving college credit?

HTHA 2910 Health Information Literacy, Healthcare System & Career Exploration does just that. It is a four credit hour college course taught at the Weber State University Davis Campus and delivered through the Northern Utah Area Health Education Center (NUAHEC) Medical Scholars program. It is an experiential program that prepares students to take their place in the future health care workforce. It also satisfies the Information Literacy and research skills, a general education requirement.

“These are great young folks,” Instructor Frederick Henderson, MHA Northern Utah Area Health Education Center Director Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Weber State University said of his last class. “They’ve worked so hard. We want to make the high school transition to college as smooth as possible. Kids can have a 4.0 and still struggle in college.”

Students learn about a career in healthcare, he said. “It gives them a step ahead of the competition and gives them a leg up. It’s very competitive in health care programs. They only take the best applicants. It’s only for seniors and they have to maintain a GPA consistent with program track acceptance of 3.7 and above.”

The course consists of lectures and hands-on practice, said Henderson. “They love using their suturing kit and doing IVs and putting a tube inside a patient’s throat so they can breathe. At the end of the course we hold an open house where everything is set up so the students can show their parents what they’ve learned.”

Henderson said they have Wildcat Card day where they give the kids a student ID and take them to the bowling alley and get pizza. “It’s a way to motivate them and get them pumped up for the next four years of education.”

It’s a grant sponsored program through the federal Health and Human Services, he said. “We’ve also received generous funding from the legislature. It’s been a collaborative partnership. We couldn’t do it any other way.”

They built the program with the Davis School District, Henderson said. “The state board, CTE director, teachers and superintendents all jumped on board to make the program what it is.”

Henderson started at Weber in 2002 when he went to get a degree. “I was a firefighter then became a paramedic,” he said. “I went into Health Administration and was offered a job at Weber to teach. I got a master’s in Health Administration because I wanted to be the best teacher I could offer.”

The students in his class are incredibly dedicated, he said. “They know what they want to do. This sets the standard of young people. I’m blessed to have landed in this perfect situation.” l

NEWS BREAK

Thousands of nurses at two New York hospitals are on strike. Their staffing shortages and other problems predate the pandemic, says the president of the American Nurses Association.

Staffing issues are not unique to New York City, with one Mount Sinai official calling it “a national workforce crisis.” Plus, an aging population is straining the country's health care system as a whole: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the U.S. needs more than 275,000 additional nurses from 2020 to 2030.

The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot. The prize for the next drawing is Friday night.

The Puerto Rican crested anole has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows and grown larger limbs to sprint across open areas, scientists say.

Air travel across U.S.

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after computer outage NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s largest aircraft fleet was grounded for hours by a cascading outage in a government system that delayed or canceled thousands of flights across the U.S. on Wednesday. The White House initially said that there was no evidence of a cyberattack behind the outage that ruined travel plans for millions of passengers. President Joe Biden said Wednesday morning that he’s directed the Department of Transportation to investigate.

146 new species discovered in 2022

The California Academy of Sciences released the full list of new species added into the scientific database, which includes 44 lizards, 30 ants, 14 sea slugs, 14 plants, 13 sea stars, seven fish, four sharks, four beetles, three moths, three worms, two scorpions, two lichens, two spiders, one toad, one clam, one aphid, and one sea biscuit. The findings span six continents and three oceans, and range from high elevation to ocean depths.

NYC nurses are on strike, but the problems they face are seen nationwide

The Mega Millions jackpot grows to its second-highest ever after no winner is named

Forest lizards have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers say

thrown

chaos

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in the HTHA 2910 course at Weber State University Davis Campus an animal heart. The class offers hands-on experience in the health care field.

FREDERICK HENDERSON and one of his graduating students. Henderson loves teaching about the healthcare field at Weber State University.

Courtesy photos

OUR donates cyber-sniffing dogs to hunt down child predators

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

WOODS CROSS—Flash (for flash drive) is a specialized Woods Cross Police K9 that can sniff out electronic devices such as SD cards, USBs and hard drives during child sexual abuse investigations. The anti-trafficking organization Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) donated the dog to the department. OUR recently placed the 100th specially trained dog and Flash is one them.

“OUR is a nonprofit that empowers law enforcement all over the world to eradicate human trafficking and child exploitation,” said JC Holt, OUR Director of Domestic operations. “We provide funding to police departments to get the dogs and go through a training program to implement the dogs into the department. We sponsored Woods Cross fully for him and his handler to go to Indiana to be trained.”

Holt said OUR supported Flash when

he got home too. “We pay for all of his food, vet bills, etc. Our role is as a funding mechanism. We funded the first dog in 2019. Police Departments have said to us that if not for our donation they couldn’t afford to get a dog.”

It’s all private donors, he said. “We have a variety of supporters who want to further the work in this way. Everybody loves dogs. One donor paid for a dog in its entirety.”

The dogs sniff out a chemical compound called triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO) found in electronic devices, said Holt. “They help find hidden devices. It’s monumental because a lot of offenders are storing illicit material but they don’t store it in the Cloud, they’ve gotten great at reporting and they don’t store it on the computer they’re sitting at because they know law enforcement will seize that.”

Offenders use cellphones, SD cards, thumb drives and hide them, he said. “Investigators are looking for a tiny SD

card. To have a dog that can find it is pretty awesome.”

The specialized dogs are trained by Jordan Detection K9 in Indiana. Owner Todd Jordan had been training dogs since 1997 when he heard about TPPO in 2014. “I didn't know dogs could actually do that,” he said. “An ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) task force asked me if I could do it (train). I said, ‘I’ll try.’ The next day I had my first K9 dog.”

Jordan said he got dogs that were too energetic to train for a disability or as a regular police dog but should still be working. “They were jumping on tables, etc. and I would work with them.”

The dogs started going on search warrants with the Indiana ICAC, he said. “One of the search warrants was for Jared Fogle. That got a lot of media attention so agencies wanted to know about them. Police Departments called and wanted a dog.”

In 2017, OUR bought a dog from him for a Seattle task force, said Holt. “OUR

sponsored the first couple of dogs then.”

Jordan said they have a facility with a room that’s set up to look like what it would be in a search warrant. “We give the dogs a real world experience. We get them prepared so they’re already ready to go for the two week handler course. We get a personality bio of the handler and look for dogs that are like minded and pair the dog with the right handler. We get that done beforehand so they don’t need to spend eight weeks.”

They get a call or text from law enforcement agencies every day or a photo of a dog at a search warrant, said Jordan. “In one case initially investigators didn’t find a device but the dog did. It was only a micro SD but had 200,000 video images of the victim – the dog saved them. I want to keep pumping out dogs so more kids are being rescued.”

For more information about OUR visit ourrescure.org. l

Nation’s blood supply has dipped to concerning levels

SALT LAKE CITY—Severe weather across the U.S. has caused the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives impacting the nation’s blood supply, making donating blood more crucial than ever. Jan. 1 marked the 53rd anniversary of National Blood Donor Month, and to kick off the event, the American Red Cross is asking the public to step in and give blood.

“National Blood Donor Month is an opportunity to recognize those across the country who regularly roll up their sleeves and help save lives,” said Heidi Ruster, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region. “But this past year’s severe weather caused the cancellation of many donor events, so we’re encouraging everyone to celebrate the New Year by giving blood now.”

Typically during the holidays and winter months there is a slowdown of blood

donations, she said. “In recent weeks, however, winter weather throughout the U.S. has led to the cancellation of more than 300 Red Cross Blood drives in the Eastern and Midwestern states and about 9,000 potential donations have gone uncollected.”

The nation’s blood supply has dipped to concerning levels, said Ruster. “There are multiple causes for our decreased blood supply, many weather-related, but we’re working hard to increase our reserves. And remember, blood cannot be synthetically made, meaning volunteer donors are the only resource for providing blood to those in need.”

Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App or by visiting redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).l

WOODS CROSS POLICE K9 FLASH finds a cellphone for his handler Det. Kimberly Burton.

Photo by Becky Ginos

A SUSPECT IS ARRESTED for possession of child sexual abuse material. Electronic sniffing dogs assisted investigators in finding the suspect’s hidden devices.

Photo courtesy of Jordan Detection K9

A DONOR GIVES BLOOD at an American Red Cross event. January marks the 53rd anniversary of National Blood Donor Month.

Photo courtesy of American Red Cross

M ichelle Benedict went to West High School where she saw lots of classmates who were homeless and hungry. After she graduated from West a few years later her and her husband moved to Rose Park where she saw a greater need for serving the people around her. Her small family loved the area and loved their neighbors and friends, when they had outgrown their house and moved to Woods Cross, she missed constantly serving her peers.

“Living in Rose Park, we saw tons of need and it was easy to jump in and serve,” said Benedict. “When we moved here, there was still a need, but it was more hidden.” Benedict missed serving her peers and sought for a way her kids could learn how to be service minded and serve their community.

After careful consideration, Benedict called the school district to see where her small family could help. She came up with the idea to provide bags of non-perishable food for students over the holiday breaks. They received donations from local businesses to buy the food and her and her family packed the bags. The first year this was done they were able to get enough bags and food to give bags to the whole elementary school. The next year, friends and neighbors of the Benedicts wanted in on the fun, they had more volunteers and were able to cover even more schools. The program grew bigger and bigger reaching a wide range of students and an ample number of volunteers from the community.

A few years passed and Benedict decided to create her own non-profit called “The Kids Next Door” in 2009. She received sponsorships from companies that allowed her to get bags of food to children in need not only for winter break, but spring and fall break as well. When students received the bags, some were curious to know where the food had come from, Benedict always answered “just from the

kids next door.” Her goal was to teach her own children how to serve their peers and Benedict wanted the focus of the program to be kids serving kids.

The Kids Next Door program lasted for 10 years, and their service reached thousands of kids along the Wasatch Front. The USANA Foundation recognized Benedict for her outstanding program and brought her on to direct their local program, USANA Kids Eat.

Since 2019 USANA Kids Eat, a local program is working to eliminate hunger in Utah. More than 56,000 children along the Wasatch Front do not have stable meals at home and USANA Kids Eat works to ensure safe and healthy meals to those children in need.

USANA Kids Eat provides weekend bags full of non-perishable, child-friendly, and healthy food to over 65 local schools and organizations along the Wasatch Front. Since 2019 over 150,623 backpacks have been delivered to over 79 schools and organizations to children in need. With over 1,345,051 meals provided by USANA Kids Eat they are still working to reach even more struggling families to provide them with their needs. Not only does the USANA foundation serve locally, but they also send food to countries and communi-

Jones poll 60% of the population wanted to be able to take education tax dollars to the school of their choice.”

Legislators will probably do all of that this session, he said. “Give flexibility to parents, teacher compensation and tax cuts for struggling families.”

They’ll continue to fund infrastructure, said Adams. “We’re the fastest growing state. A lot is being done in Davis County. Highway 89 will be done next year and they continue to work on the West Davis Corridor. UDOT has started an environmental impact study for the I-15 expansion.”

Water continues to be an issue, he said. “We’ve funded millions of dollars into water infrastructure. We’re grateful for the snow pack. It’s up 180% of normal. Utah is the second driest state so we need to spend money to try and conserve water.”

Conserving water and developing water infrastructure will bring water flow to the Great Salt Lake as well, said Adams. “We have to pursue innovative ways to help the Great Salt Lake.”

Another area that needs improvement is FrontRunner, he said. “It needs to be as con-

venient as driving an automobile. It takes a significantly longer time. It must be faster, have double tracks and be electrified. We’ve appropriated $300 million – it’s going to be a ton of work.”

Another freeway isn’t going to be built, Adams said. “There’s congestion through Centerville and Point of the Mountain, FrontRunner has got to be the answer to function better.”

Adams is also concerned that Utah is losing its middle class. “New families are renting and not buying homes,” he said.

“We need to find ways to help first time home buyers like bringing back state money for reduced mortgage rates. We’ll keep working on that. If they’re renting they’re not building equity and appreciation but they don’t have the pride of ownership.”

There are more bills that have been drafted than ever before, said Adams.

“We’ll have a lot of work this year. Utah has managed its affairs well. If we spend less than we make it gives us the ability to do what we need to. We’re in a great spot in the state of Utah.”

Adams served as Senate President last year and looks forward to this session. “It’s an honor to serve,” he said. “We (legislature) believe that we do a good job with

But the real secret of Utah is not policy but the people, said Adams. “We have moral and honest people and because of their work ethic and integrity they create the best

economy

It’s

“It’s

ties around the world who do not have a sustainable food supply.

To donate money or volunteer to pack

bags and get involved with the USANA Kids Eat program visit their website USANAkidseat.org. l

taxes and regulatory policy and that helps our economy.”

in the nation.”

been a fun opportunity to serve in Utah, he said.

my honor to be in the position that I’m in right now.” l

SENATE PRESIDENT STUART ADAMS is optimistic about the upcoming legislative session that starts Jan. 17. Adams said 2023 will be the year of the tax cuts. Photo by Becky Ginos

MICHELLE BENEDICT STARTED “The Kids Next Door” in 2009, 10 years later the USANA Foundation brought her on to direct their local program, USANA Kids Eat.

Courtesy photo

(LEFT TO RIGHT) KAIIMILANI CROCKETT, Abby Preas and Emerald Haycock shop for food to donate to the USANA Kids Eat holiday bag project.

Photo by Rhett Benedict

New school board members make students number one priority

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—As 2023 begins, four new Davis Education School Board members will be taking their seats at the next meeting on Jan. 17. Emily Price, Julie Powell, Kristen Hogan and Derek Lamb will fill the positions left by Julie Tanner, Marie Stevenson, Cheryl Phipps and Gordan Eckersley. The new board members were sworn in on Jan. 4.

Lamb is from Layton and will be representing District 5 that covers Layton, Clearfield, Sunset and a small part of Kaysville. “There’s a lot of diversity there,” he said. “I want to have more town hall meetings to find out what the issues are in the community and with parents. I want to hear everybody out and not just make decisions. I want to give back if I can.”

Lamb grew up in a small Utah town. “I had 15 kids in my graduating class,” he said. “My father was killed when I was six and school teachers made a big impact in my life. That perspective allows you to process things and keep your eye on the ball to make sure the students can be the best they can be in the school system.”

The ability to communicate, listen and be patient are the skills Lamb believes he brings to the table. “I like to look at the third side,” he said. “We (the board) might be disagreed with or not liked sometimes but they’ll know we did the best we could and worked through the challenges. I’m not the sharpest tool but I know where the sharpener is. We need to collaborate and mold everyone together to make decisions.”

“I’ve lived in Syracuse for 18 years,” said Hogan, who represents District 6 that encompasses Syracuse, west Layton and a little bit of Clearfield. “I was heavily involved in the PTA and a couple of times I was president. It was through that service I got to the point of running for school board.”

Last January and February it kept coming up in conversation with people that Marie wasn’t going to run, she said. “I started the process of running because I had an interest in Davis schools because my kids are there. I’ve always had an interest in education and government. This was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up in this way.”

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Hogan said there’s always a few things as a parent that she is concerned about. “Screen time and learning platforms that aren’t working for kids that we should be looking at closer. We should be making things easier for teachers and simplifying, really focusing on the education aspect of school so that things run smoothly.”

There needs to be a parental voice on the board as well, she said. “There should not be such a divide of parents versus teachers. Sometimes ideas between two groups are in opposition but we have the same goals.”

Hogan said she’s willing to listen to anybody. “I’ll hear all different sides. I want people to know that I’m accessible and they’re heard even if they don’t like the decision we make.”

Powell has been following the school board for many years. She will represent District 3 that covers Farmington, Kaysville and Fruit Heights. “I’ve been on community councils and served as a volunteer in schools. I’ve been super involved. I’m interested in the academic success of schools overall.”

Powell said she never planned to run

for school board. “There was just something in me that made me decide to run. I’m an attorney and I think board legal issues intersect with the district and I hope my legal background will be helpful.”

Ironically, Powell wanted to be a teacher. “I wanted to teach math,” she said. “It was just a fluke that I ended up being an attorney. I love learning – period. I want students to achieve success and have the highest quality of education.”

The Davis School District is a large district, said Powell. “I want to improve the decision making process and make it more balanced, thorough and objective. We need to look at what’s being proposed and do outreach to get a perspective on how the community feels and take that into account in the decision making.”

“My Davis County roots run deep,” said Price, who will represent District 7. “I was raised in Davis County and went to Davis County schools. My children have all gone to school here. I’ve been a parent volunteer since my oldest was in kindergarten.”

Public education is important, she said.

“We have to keep it. It’s good for our children so they can learn, grow and succeed. It’s wonderful that everybody gets a chance to participate.”

Price said she knew Cheryl’s (Phipps) spot was up. “I thought ‘we need to find somebody good.’ I didn’t even think about running. I talked to people in the community and the Syracuse High principal suggested it. I want what’s best for students and I want them to succeed and I’ve had a good experience with Davis School District.”

The board’s biggest responsibility is to make informed decisions, she said. “We need the information to find what’s best and most beneficial to students and understand teacher and parent perspectives. I want to work together to find what’s best for the district and make sure everybody has a seat at the table and their voices are heard.”

Price is very optimistic about the district. “I recognize things aren’t perfect but it’s important as board members to work together with unity and respect,” she said. “What’s best for the students is the bottom line. They’re the number one priority.” l

Pup provides emotional support for Farmington Police Department

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—There’s a new officer snooping around the Farmington Police Station. He has a wet nose and is prone to licking anyone’s face who will let him. Snoop is the newest addition to the police force. The Bernedoodle arrived on Christmas Day and has been keeping everyone happy ever since.

“We hadn’t talked in depth about getting a dog but I’d floated the idea,” said Farmington Police Chief Eric Johnsen. “The records ladies were all for it. I was with the command staff sitting around chit chatting and someone said ‘what do you think about getting a dog like for emotional support?’”

Johnsen said his own children had been wanting to get a dog. “That sped up the process because that conversation was going on at my house.”

He started looking at KSL. But Bernedoodles are an expensive breed,” said Johnsen. “I found one in Tremonton for $600. I decided to take a flier and I texted him (Jeffery Poulton) and told him who I was and asked if he’d be interested in donating a dog.”

Johnsen said he wanted a dog big enough and hearty enough to withstand police department roughhousing. “It also had to be non shedder and hypoallergenic. His dog was perfect.”

It was Christmas Eve morning when they talked so Johnsen didn’t expect to hear back from him. “But I got a call from him saying he was headed to Ogden with his pups and would donate one and let me pick. I wanted Snoop, like Snoopy or Snoop Dog. It was more of a gut

instinct.”

On Christmas Day, Johnsen brought him down to the lobby. “Everybody likes him,” he said. “I take him home every night so he can get potty trained. He probably won’t be ready to be at the station full time for four months or so.”

Snoop is very attached to him, said Johnsen. “Officers will play with him but then he sits under my desk. He trots around and goes everywhere I go.”

The goal is for him to be a positive distraction for the guys, he said. “Who doesn’t like a dog to greet them? We’re adjacent to Woodland Park so we can throw a leash on him and go for a walk. It’s a win-win for everybody.”

Johnsen said other chiefs have reached out to him about getting a dog too. “They’ve been considering it but were too nervous to take a leap. Firehouses have dogs but not police departments. Sometimes chiefs of police don’t think outside the box. I’m trying not to be that guy.”

All too often the police are surrounded in negativity, he said. “I want them to be as excited to come to work as I am. I’m encouraging that relationship with Snoop so they’ll be excited to come to the office if it’s only to see Snoop.” l

DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS Administrator Craig Carter gives the Oath of Office to the four new board members at a special meeting on Jan. 4.

Photo by Becky Ginos

KRISTEN HOGAN JULIE POWELL

EMILY

SNOOP WAS DONATED BY Tremonton breeder Jeffery Poulton. The Bernedoodle is settling in and greets officers when they come back from a call.

Photo courtesy of FPD

DEREK

Vehicle stolen from Bountiful parking lot

The Bountiful Police are asking for the public’s help to identify these individuals who are suspected of stealing a vehicle from a local business parking lot. Anyone with information is asked to call dispatch 801-298-6000 and reference case 230000058.

able food and other needed items for MLK Day of Service. Donations benefit Open Doors Food Pantry.

Drop off locations:

• South Davis Senior Center – 726 S. 100 E, Bountiful

• Central Davis Senior Center – 81 E. Center St., Kaysville

• North Davis Senior Center – 42 S. State St., Clearfield

• Davis County Health Dept. – 22 S. State St., Clearfield

Most needed Items

• Pasta

• Rice

• Mac and Cheese

• Tuna

• Canned Meat

• Single Serve Microwave Soups

• Diapers

• Wipes

• Feminine Hygiene Products

1923

In a report made to the house of representatives by the committee on coinage, weights and measures, which favored the adoption of the metric system by the government of the United States, it was pointed out that, according to estimates made by the bureau of education and others, two-thirds of a year would be saved by the adoption of the metric arithmetic.

1933

Agronomist gives advice for making economic hotbeds. Hotbeds are really miniature greenhouses heated by layers of fermenting materials, as fresh horse manure, under the soil of the beds.

1943

Davis County school teachers, bus drivers and office personnel all received a bonus last week. This is an annual custom in the school district at the end of the year. Instructors and office personnel each received $100, while bus drivers were given $75 each. Teachers who had not worked full time during the year, were paid accordingly.

1953

As a public service the Bountiful Lions club purchased enough Scotch Lite Tape to properly reflectorize 2,000 bikes. The committee has taped 1,500 bikes by

visiting the schools in this area. There is still sufficient tape on hand to service over 500 bikes.

1963

Poor snow conditions at the Fish and Game Department Hardware Ranch, wintering grounds for the Cache elk herd, has delayed the arrival of animals that normally utilize this facility. Conditions at the ranch are such that the animals are more than usually wary. At present there are absolutely no animals on the ranch pasture.

1973

The Great Salt Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of America marked a milestone in their history this week. They welcomed their 45,000th registered boy. In honor of the occasion the boy was presented with a complete uniform at a special ceremony.

1983

Valuations for property tax purposes on commercial and unimproved properties in Utah will rise sharply next year, while average residential assessments in the state could decline slightly in 1983. This was the forecast made by Utah foundation, the private tax research organization, and their latest analysis of the outlook for 1983 property taxes.

DCSO K9 Rino dies of cancer

The

Two injured in Layton car crash

Layton City Fire Medic engine 51, medic engine 53, ambulance 51, ambulance 53, and battalion chief 51 responded to a motor vehicle accident at Main St & Angel on Monday. Two occupants were transported to local area trauma centers. One of the occupants required mechanical extrication (jaws of life) to be removed from the vehicle, according to a Layton Police Facebook post.

Donate food during MLK Day of Service

Join the Davis County AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP to fight hunger on Jan.17, 18, 20 by donating non-perish-

UTA bus and truck collide

Crews

Woman suspected of vehicle burglary

The woman in this surveillance photos is suspected of committing a vehicle burglary last week and the Bountiful Police are asking for the public’s help to identify her. Please call dispatch at 801-298-6000, with any information and reference case 230000057.

Arts Council Concert: Andy Ledger

Jan. 13, 7 p.m.

West Bountiful Arts Council

“She Loves Me” Jan. 20-Feb. 18

$19-$37

CenterPoint Legacy Theatre 525 N. 400 West, Centerville

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Through Jan. 28 HCT.org

Hale Center Theatre, 9900 Monroe St., Sandy

Business Alliance Networking

Luncheon

Davis Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Jan. 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret Dr., Kaysville

Winter Running Class

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 8-9 p.m.

South Davis Recreation District 550 N. 200 West, Bountiful

Medicare 101 Class Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. FREE Layton Library, 155 Wasatch Dr.

Musicfest ‘23: Winter’s Resonance Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:30-9 p.m. $13-$15

Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main St.

Small Stage Series: Hit N Miss Friday, Jan. 20, 6 and 8 p.m.

FREE 445 N. Wasatch Blvd., Layton

17th Annual Clearfield City Storytelling Festival Saturday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. FREE Clearfield Community Arts Center 140 E. Center St.

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

Davis County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that its K9 officer Rino died of cancer. “Rino was a dedicated and enthusiastic canine officer who served the residents of Davis County faithfully for seven years before retiring this fall,” a DCSO Facebook post said.

with South Davis Metro Fire responded to an accident between a UTA bus and dump truck last week near Eaglewood Drive and Orchard Drive that backed up traffic in the area for several hours.

Compiled by Becky Ginos

History will regard Trump as neighborhood bully

For Utahns who deplored Donald Trump, the national nightmare is over. For those who supported the guy, their glory is in the rearview mirror. President Biden has said that he would love to run against him. Biden won’t get his wish.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

As regular readers know, I was never a fan of our former president. Actually, most voters weren’t either. The 2016 election was a choice between a scandalous liar and a scandal-plagued Hillary Clinton; Trump couldn’t have beaten any Democrat other than Clinton or Bernie Sanders.

For those who doubt this analysis, look at how Trump won his party’s nomination. He didn’t do it through sheer force; he won it because the 2016 GOP election featured more contestants than the Utah Symphony.

Republican activist Peggy Noonan noted last month that there were 17 separate candidates. All of them took votes away from others. In the early primary contests, Trump consistently won only about onethird of the votes, never close to a majority. The 33% who liked him were mesmerized by this brashness; he handed out more insults than Don Rickles in a Las Vegas showroom. In Iowa he did even worse (24%) losing to Ted Cruz whose father Trump slandered as a criminal involved in the Kennedy assassination.

Unlike Ronald Reagan, Trump never built a foundation for the Republican Party. Reagan was a builder, assembling former Southern Democrats and rural Midwest farmers into a conservative movement. In contrast, Trump was like a little boy who saw a political structure, then kicked it apart as if it were a finely assembled Lego set. Reagan made people feel good about themselves whereas Trump turned Americans against each other.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Cities should consider consolidating police services

If you are like me you had to scrape up money to pay your property taxes in November.

Woods Cross City Council has decided that it would be best to increase the property taxes every year instead of increasing large tax increases all at once.

Perhaps that will be easier on us taxpayers. However, Woods Cross City should seriously look at consolidating, regionalizing their Police Dept. Consolidating with West Bountiful, North Salt lake and maybe even Bountiful City, if they will have us would be better for the officers and slow the future property tax increases.

The officers of the smaller cities already back each other up, work together as a unit –what would change is that we would not be paying four or five police chief salaries and not be paying for each department administration overhead.

It is time for Woods Cross City and other neighboring cities to consolidate their police services and court systems.

I believe some of Reagan’s actions were destructive (i.e., emptying mental facilities and turning thousands of psychotic patients out on the streets). But Reagan believed in the Constitution, a document that Trump spits at and has attempted to override.

Reagan was serious and knowledgeable about issues in contrast to Trump who his aides say rarely read the pros and cons of legislation and was quick to anger rather than being reflective. Reagan had personal dignity while Trump leaned in on crushing arrogance.

And as we know now from the issuance of Trump’s tax returns, he, unlike the fiscally responsible Reagan, told whoppers on his IRS tax returns and was littered with debt and business losses.

All of this has Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis smiling like a poker player with four aces. He knows he can win against a weakened Joe Biden; all he must do is make sure other GOP presidential hopefuls remain on the sideline. DeSantis knows a Democrat could still come forward to make the presidential race competitive, but at this stage no one can point to one. If DeSantis chooses an esteemed GOP woman like Nikki Haley as his running mate, he can waltz into the Oval Office.

Unlike Ronal Reagan or John F. Kennedy, Trump will never go down in history as a respected “father figure” for his party. History will regard him as the obnoxious neighborhood bully, a feared carnival barker who cared more about spite than governance.

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

E ventually, if we don’t give up, and we do what needs to be done, things settle down in life, both inside and out. We finally realize that life is not an endurance contest, but it becomes a work of art as what we choose, we create. As time passes, patterns are established and a composition materializes in which everything we do, and everything that’s done to us, somehow becomes transformed onto the canvas of our soul.

JOHN WATERBURY

As this miracle of transformation takes place, our senses expand and merge into a kaleidoscope of intuition, perception, and awareness, resulting in sensations that alter our personalities. And somewhere in this process, we begin to notice that we’re more balanced, more complete, and more alive to the sensations in and around us.

We discover an inner voice, a guiding voice, that leads us to greater personal acceptance, and less inner conflict. The world itself does not change, but something inside of us does; somehow things are different. In essence, the calm before the storm occurs, and expands, until there is no storm.

We become more aware of the current in life that is life-giving, life altering, and life-enhancing, and we become more able to focus on the significance of the journey and less on the confusion and fear.

We finally understand that self-fulfilling prophesies only become reality as we become the prophet. And with that awareness, we develop a greater capacity to understand and accept that the

responsibility for this process lies directly on our shoulders. For in life, there are either excuses or results; and excuses don’t count. With this new awakening, we realize that if we really believe in the beauty of eternity, then we must learn to appreciate the splendor of each day. For without this appreciation, there is participation in life, but no real freedom. Freedom in life is dependent upon freedom of choice, but freedom of choice often comes with regrets.

Eventually, even though the pain and problems don’t disappear completely, everything tends to fall into place; even the past. We accept that we weren’t perfect and that mistakes were made. But that was then, and this is now. And then we move on. In this manner, we finally get a glimpse of eternity as we realize that we’re part of something much greater than we are. And as we take part in this never-ending state of change, we begin to understand that, undoubtedly, everything is as it should be.

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

Credo for a New Year

There are some things I rarely experienced growing up, not because my parents weren’t loving and nurturing but because they emerged from the Great Depression in blue-collar neighborhoods with little money and less opportunity for education. Their generation was forged for wars.

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There remain a few acorns worth casting, and the job of living isn’t done if an elder doesn’t plant a few for the future. These I’ve learned and wish to share with family and friends: encouragement piled high even when it might sound shoveled; humor and its clever stepchild of self-deprecation; praise when deserved; constructive criticism, and sparsely placed aphorisms to recollect when I’m gone.

I’ll say I am proud of you at every turn I notice to reinforce your sense of self-worth and confidence, and that it’s OK to be sensitive and listen to your heart and follow your intuition wi th logic; to place a high value on spontaneity but think important things through if it matters.

Let me remind you to never, ever let go of your dreams; that persistence and incremental progress will always edge you forward toward realization of those dreams, no matter how expansive. Mistakes are often what you learn the most from. Bad habits are hard to break, so be aware of those you develop and nurture worthy ones, like saving on a regular basis, no matter how little. Keep screw-ups in perspective because all incongruities, frailties and faux pas can be ironed out, and they fade with every sunrise.

Aim for an occupation you consider play and a joy, but be aware that all work, no matter how humble, is honorable. I’ll help you see, as well, that sometimes, if you don’t change direction, you’ll end up where you’re headed, for better or worse, a nd that 95 percent of people don’t complete their goals and the final push distinguishes the great from the good. Meanwhile, let art simmer inside you.

I hope we have learned together to form our own opinions,

keep our hearts and minds open, our palms up, and distance ourselves from the manipulative, covert and self-serving.

You already know how high a value I place on nature and every habitat on this paradise we call Earth, that I mourn the mess that men have made of it, tried to create long-term impact to improve it, and urge you to plant your own green contribution. You know I believe in an unorthodox, omnipresent interpretation of God that lives in each of us, within you and all around you; that all things are interdependent, and the universe loves you and wants to help every one of us to evolve.

I’ll continue to nudge you to mind critical things: to give a damn about where everything you eat comes from; to floss daily because germs are like liars who can’t last in the light; that deep rest is regenerative; that posture and a strong core matter, and exercise is a lifetime commitment. Keep in mind the yoga principle: There is much strength in flexibility.

Let me remind you that reading takes you everywhere and knowledge empowers, rounds out character and matures into wisdom. I hope by example to teach you the value of things both material and immaterial. I plead for discourse but want you to hear me wail against war-mongering profiteers. I wish you a world rich in diversity that somehow, someday recognizes that peace is the ultimate return on investment for long-term profit.

Finally, please remember that family and friends are rare, synonymous with happiness and require cultivation. And give thanks often; it sets the tone for any day. I promise an exponential return in joy.

And I pledge to be there with you, sic transit gloria mundi. You inspire me and give as good as you get.

Onward!

Pepper Pro, a former news editor, lives in the Southwest. He advocates for human rights, environmental justice and diversity.

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

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Light and darkness with ‘A Man Called Otto,’ ‘The Pale Blue Eye’

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

AMan Called Otto (in theaters)

Sometimes, a comforting movie is exactly what you need to make it through January.

If that sounds like you, then you should definitely try “A Man Called Otto.” The new movie is a sweet, occasionally somber, and ultimately redemptive story of the good that comes from reaching out to people. The entire cast is great, particularly Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño, and even though you'll know what’s coming you’ll appreciate the journey.

An adaptation of the novel and 2015 Swedish movie “A Man Called Ove,” the movie focuses on Hanks as a depressed curmudgeon. He keeps making

half-hearted attempts to kill himself, only to be distracted by a family who moves in next door. Though he initially sees their requests for help as annoying, their continued presence soon has a profound effect on his life.

Hanks is fantastic as Otto, capturing all the nuances of what could have been just a stock character. Treviño is equally incredible as Marisol, who seems like an unorganized mess but is really trying hard to save Otto from himself. Together, they’re even more of a delight.

There are no surprises here, but it’ll leave you feeling good. Sometimes, that’s what matters most.

Grade: Three and a half stars

The Pale Blue Eye (Netflix)

Sometimes, the biggest mystery is the human heart.

That’s key to understanding “The Pale Blue Eye,” a grim, engaging, and

ultimately heartbreaking period mystery. Christian Bale

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the central crime-solving duo, one a grizzled detective and the other a young cadet Edgar Allan Poe. While there are plenty of twists and turns, along with a touch of the supernatural, it’s the very human element of these two men that will stay with you the longest.

The movie is set in 1830, when a seeming suicide at the West Point Academy takes a grisly turn. This prompts officials to call in veteran detective Augustus Landor (Bale) who soon recruits the young Poe (Melling) to help him solve the mystery. They work to untangle the mystery as bodies pile up, delving deeper into the darkness and the murderous secrets of seemingly trusted individuals.

There are some significant twists in the last stretch of the film, both of which fit better into the movie than other critics

New USU Extension website offers inflation resources

A ccording to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation in Utah has increased 10.4% since May 2021. This number is even higher than the current national average. It means a typical family of four is spending $700-$800 more per month on the same items they purchased a year ago.

“This is a challenging time for consumers,” said Melanie Jewkes, Utah State University Extension professor. “Inflation seems to be most noticeable at the gas pump and grocery store, and consumers are having to change the way they spend to accommodate the surging costs.”

To help navigate the challenges of inflation, USU Extension created a website with information and resources at http://inflation.usu.edu. It includes tips from Extension faculty, and new information will be added as it becomes available.

“This website provides a central location of our resources so users will have quick access to the help they need,” said Amanda Christensen, Extension professor and Accredited Financial Counselor.

Website topics include budgeting for emergencies, combating panic buying during inflation, teaching children about money management, positive conversations about money, and other topics. Also included are links to PowerPay, a free debt reduc-

tion tool; the Money Master online course; an Estate Planning Toolkit; Hidden Gems, free family fun guides for economical ways to play together as a family; and the Cutting Expenses Guidebook. There are also links to frequently asked finance questions.

have suggested. The first works if you set the movie in the same vaguely supernatural reality that all of Poe’s work is set in. The second twist makes sense if you realize that the first several minutes of the movie contain vital character clues.

Bale does a great job with Landor, a detective with secrets of his own, but it’s Melling who is the real delight. They’re at their best together, a pair of lonely outcasts who find some companionship and understanding with another person on the fringes. It’s due to them that the ending works as well as it does, a poignant, heartbreaking moment even Poe himself might have appreciated.

Grade: Three 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. l

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FAMILIES ARE STRUGGLING to manage finances during this period of inflation.

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Discovering Martin Luther King Jr., Baptist minister and activist

By Verlene Johnson

Each year when the third Monday of January rolls around, students know that they get a day off school. Most know it is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, the question remains, does this generation of students know why it is relevant to celebrate this man?

King was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, as Michael King Jr. He grew up in a middle-class, religious family. Both his father and maternal grandfather were Baptist preachers. While he had a normal happy childhood, learning to play the piano from his mom, receiving a public education, even playing high school football, King quickly learned the harsh realities of prejudices that were common in the South. At the age of six, he had white playmates until schools became segregated, and King was informed by his friend that his parents would no longer allow them to play together.

Before going to Morehouse College in Atlanta at age 15, King spent the summer

on a tobacco farm in Connecticut. Being away from the segregation that was taking place in the South, he was shocked at the peacefulness he found between the mixed races. Writing a letter home to his parents, he stated, “Negroes and whites go [to] the same church. I never (thought) that a person of my race could eat anywhere.” He noted that this summer experience in the North deepened his growing hatred of racial segregation.

At Morehouse, King studied medicine and law but made the decision his senior year to enter the ministry. He graduated from Morehouse in 1948. Spending the next three years at Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pennsylvania, he became acquainted with Mohandas Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence as well as with the thought of contemporary Protestant theologians. He earned a bachelor of divinity degree in 1951.

King met his wife, Coretta Scott, while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music. They married in 1953, and together they had four children. In 1955 when

Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, refused to surrender her seat on a public bus to a white passenger, which violated the city of Montgomery, Alabama’s law, King was chosen to lead the activist group, Montgomery Improvement Association, to boycott the transit system. Thus, started King’s years of being an activist to stop segregation in the United States.

During the massive march on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963, King gave what would become one of history’s most notable speeches, “I Have a Dream.” In this speech, he said, “I have a dream that my four little

children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” He went on to say, “… one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” He concluded his 16-minute speech by saying, “And when this happens, and when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, by James Earl Ray on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. It would be a 32-year fight to pass the bill to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a Federal Holiday. l

Ask an Expert – cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting for a healthy 2023

By Emma Parkhurst, USU Extension assistant professor, health and wellness Emma.Parkhurst@usu.edu

With many illnesses circulating, including the common cold, flu, RSV, hand-foot-mouth disease, and the COVID virus, the new year is an excellent time to reevaluate hygiene habits. How often do you clean and disinfect items used daily, such as electronics or water bottles? Did you know there is a difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?

• Cleaning – Regular cleaning will remove most germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Use water and soap to reduce the risk of infection from surfaces in your home. Experts recommend cleaning first before sanitizing or disinfecting since dirt and other impurities may make it more difficult for chemicals to kill germs. Areas of focus include high-touch surfaces such as light switches, electronics, doorknobs, countertops, etc.

• Sanitizing – Sanitizing reduces the remaining germs on surfaces after cleaning and can be done with a weak bleach solution or commercial sanitizing spray. For nonpo-

rous objects, sanitize by boiling, steaming, or using a diluted bleach solution. Depending on the item, you may be able to put it in the dishwasher on a sanitizing cycle.

• Disinfecting – Disinfecting kills most bacteria and viruses that remain on surfaces after cleaning and sanitizing.

By disinfecting after cleaning, you can significantly lower the risk of spreading disease. According to the CDC, it is not necessary to sanitize or disinfect daily unless someone in your home is sick or someone who was recently ill visited. To disinfect, use an EPA-registered disinfecting product or a stronger bleach solution. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds immediately after using disinfectants.

Consider these cleaning tips for regularly used items.

Electronics – Many of us use our phones, tablets, touch screens, remote controls, and other devices dozens of times a day. And while the best way to keep germs from spreading is to wash our hands frequently, we can also reduce the risk of infection by regularly cleaning the items we use. The CDC suggests following the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for cleaning electronic devices, but general tips include putting a wipeable cover on devices to make

cleaning and disinfecting easier and using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Do not spray anything directly on the device, and keep liquids or moisture away from openings.

Water bottles – Experts recommend washing and sanitizing bottles after each use to keep them clean and not sharing a water bottle with someone who has cold-like symptoms. If your bottle is dishwasher safe, you can clean and disinfect it there. If it is not, Michigan State University Extension suggests you wash the bottle in hot water with a teaspoon of unscented dish soap each day to reduce the risk of illness from bacterial growth. Soak the bottle in soapy water for a few minutes, rinse it with warm water, and let it completely dry before the next use. Avoid leaving water in your water bottle for long periods.

And don’t forget the health precautions we learned during COVID. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available. Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough. Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and avoid sharing personal items with them. Stay up-to-date on immunizations, and stay home when you do not feel well.l

Resolve to protect your finances and your family in the new year

After a holiday season spent racking up credit card bills, many Americans consider making financial resolutions in the New Year. However, now is the perfect time to not only reevaluate your saving and spending, but also commit to creating a more holistic financial plan designed to protect your finances and your family.

Consumers are seeking stability and preparedness in today’s uncertain economic environment, according to a recent Consumer Sentiment Tracker study by Lincoln Financial Group. With ongoing inflation and market volatility, 56% of respondents cited protection from risk as being most important to them. When it comes to thinking about their finances, people said they have the greatest interest in protecting their family (39%) followed by their income (26%).

“Our research reinforced the importance of financial solutions that can help consumers navigate through market cycles

and protect their loved ones,” said David Berkowitz, president, Lincoln Financial Network, Lincoln Financial’s wealth management business. “People are not only concerned about having enough to pay their bills, but also saving for retirement and preparing for the unexpected. It’s important to have a well-rounded financial plan that can address those risks, protect assets and create positive outcomes for today’s families.”

To achieve a stronger financial future, don’t neglect your finances in 2023 — instead, add a little TLC (Talk, Learn, Commit). Resolve to create a robust financial plan using these three tips from Lincoln Financial:

1.Talk about it. Financial conversations play a crucial role. Be transparent with your loved ones about financial priorities so you can set expectations and work toward your shared financial goals. Initiate ongoing discussions to stay on track with everything

from saving for retirement to paying for a long-term healthcare event, which can happen suddenly and be very costly. Also, consider talking to a financial professional who can help identify solutions that best meet your individual needs, as well as drive better outcomes. Lincoln’s research found those who work with financial professionals are more likely to prioritize retirement savings (26% vs. 10%).

and ensure you have a stream of income.

2.

Learn more about tax-deferred investments. Life insurance can be more than just a death benefit, with some types of policies offering income replacement for unforeseen events. It can also protect your financial security from the impact of taxes, market volatility and longevity. It’s not just for individuals and families either, but businesses too. Also, consider diversifying your portfolio with an annuity, which can provide protected growth and monthly lifetime income to help cover expenses in retirement

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.

3.Commit to maximizing your workplace benefits. Look into supplemental coverages like disability, accident and life insurance that may be available through your employer. Solutions like these protect against unexpected events that can disrupt your ability to provide for your family or drive you into additional debt. If you have an employer-sponsored retirement plan, make sure you are contributing and getting a match, if offered. Tap into any financial wellness tools offered at work to help provide you with an accurate picture of your holistic financial situation and lower stress. Visit www.lfg.com for more tools and resources.

With a robust plan, you can help ensure a solid financial future for you and your family.

Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

Shalise Owens DNP, FNP-C

Davis girls basketball rolling

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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defeated Layton 56-32 Jan. 3, breaking open a 13-13 game by holding the Lancers to just 19 points after the first quarter.

Kate Richards scored 18 points to lead the Darts while Kendra Kitchen added 14 points with both juniors putting in 3 three-pointers. Aryanna Bull also helped offensively with 10 points in the win.

Against Farmington Jan. 6, Davis won 51-40. After being down early, the Darts came back from a five-point deficit at halftime to flip the script and score 33 points in the second half while holding the Phoenix squad to 17 points in the 11-point win.

Kitchen’s 20 points led Davis while Etuati T’maea added 13 points and Bull 10.

Davis is now 9-1 so far this season.

Woods Cross

Woods Cross defeated Logan 63-11 Jan. 4, going up 15-2 in the first eight minutes and held a 23 point lead by halftime.

“We got off to a good start in this game,” said head coach David Simon. “We were able to play quite a few girls and get them some varsity experience. We still need to work on some execution things and continue to take care of the ball. All in all it was a good night for us.”

The Wildcats were led by Calli Nelson with 15 points while nine others scored for Woods Cross in the win.

Against Judge Jan. 6, the Wildcats won 39-36. Woods Cross was up by two points after the first quarter and four at the break before holding on for the close win.

“It was a really good game for us as we get ready to start region play,” Simon said. “Judge was a very athletic team with good players. It was a challenge for us. We did just enough to win, but still made some mistakes that we have been working on but

still need to improve on.”

Kenna Cowley scored nine points with Georgia Hatton adding seven points offensively while grabbing 10 boards off the glass.

The Wildcats improved to 9-2 this season.

Bountiful

Behind Taylor Harvey’s 23 points, Bountiful continued to dominate their opponents this season with a 62-34 win over Sky View Jan. 3.

The win marked the Redhawks thirdstraight blowout this season while they have averaged a 20-point margin in its 9-0 record so far.

Milika Satuala and Jordyn Harvey both scored 11 points to also help on offense.

Against Ridgeline Jan. 6, Bountiful lost its first game of the season 50-43. The Redhawks were down 14-13 after the first quarter before scoring just four points through the next eight minutes of the game- – while the Riverhawks put in 11 – in what proved to be the pivotal point of the game.

“That was a tough one,” said head coach Joel Burton. “I do think you tend to learn a lot about yourselves in a loss. It will make us better.”

Taylor Harvey led the team with 14 points with Lizzy McConkie adding 10.

Bountiful is now 9-1 this year.

Viewmont

Viewmont “righted the ship and got back on track” against Mountain Crest Jan. 5 with a 46-43 win over the Mustangs, according to head coach Cameron Gardner.

“It was pretty close the first two quarters and then we went on a run in the third and got up by 13 and gave up an offensive rebound which led to a 3-pointer at the end of the quarter to cut our fourth quarter lead to 10,” said head coach Cameron Gardner.

“In the fourth quarter we went cold on offense and gave up too many rebounds which turned into them taking the lead with under two minutes to play. We got a couple

key stops in a row and held them scoreless the last two minutes and Emma Mulitalo made an ‘and-1’ to give us the lead back and we held on. It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win.”

Callie Peterson led the Vikings with 11 points with Mulitalo and Mara Mickelson both adding 10 points. Mickelson and Lissia Silva recorded six rebounds each to lead on the boards.

“We need to clean up defensive lapses and be more aggressive on the boards, but we are excited to host Woods Cross to start region play next week,” said Gardner.

Viewmont improved to 6-7 this season.

Farmington

Farmington lost 61-44 to Fremont Jan.

3. The Phoenix team struggled with a slow start and found themselves down 36-12 at halftime. A 32-point effort in the second half wasn’t enough in the loss.

“We did play a good second half, outscoring them by seven, but the damage was done in the first half,” said head coach Van Price.

Marissa Marchant led all scorers with 15 points with Whitney Avei putting in 14.

In the 11-point loss to Davis Jan. 6, Price said his team was hampered by early foul trouble which led to losing a 10-point lead.

Marchant’s 11 points and six rebounds led the team in the loss.

The Phoenix squad is now 6-5. l

Region 5 boys basketball set to start league games

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

After a lengthy slate of nonleague contests, Region 5 boys basketball teams are ready to jump into region action. Heading into the league play, Woods Cross has more overall wins than any other Region 5 foe.

Woods Cross

The 9-3 Wildcats play at Box Elder this Friday, putting their three-game winning streak on the line. So far, Mason Bendinger is the team’s lead scorer, averaging more than 17 points a game. Alex Brey is chipping in 8.8 points a contest, while Cade Eberhardt scores an even eight points each night. Brey is the leading rebounder at nearly seven a game.

The Wildcats prepared for the start of the Region 5 battles by defeating American Fork on Jan. 6, 59-51. It was just the fourth loss of the year in 14 tries for the Cavemen. Woods Cross got off to a hot start, leading 21-5 after one quarter. From there, American Fork never really threatened. Bendinger had 21 points, while Jaxon Smith added 18 for the Wildcats. Brey had eight rebounds and three assists.

Bountiful

The Redhawks have dropped three games in a row heading into region play. Now at 4-6, Bountiful tips off Region 5 action on Friday at Viewmont. Before that, there is one more non-league game, an intriguing matchup with Real Salt Lake Academy on Wednesday.

Bountiful came out of the holiday break with a pair of losses last week: 86-73 to Herriman on Jan. 3 and 64-53 to Lone Peak on Jan. 6. In the high-scoring loss to Herriman, Carson Smith poured in 33 points. Danny Holland had 15 points, and Charlie Smith 10. But the Redhawks had trouble

stopping the Herriman offense. The Mustangs had 57 points in the first half alone while building a 22-point lead.

Against Lone Peak, Bountiful did a much better job defensively and got out to a 20-13 lead after one quarter. But Lone Peak charged back to outscore the Redhawks in each of the final three quarters. Carson Smith and Charlie Smith had 15 points and 14 points, respectively. Holland and Sam Stevenson each had 10 points.

Viewmont

Friday’s game with Bountiful will be Viewmont’s chance to improve on its 5-8 record.

The Vikings did pick up a blowout win over West Jordan a week ago. On Jan. 3, Viewmont used a 43-point second half to win 68-46 over the Jaguars. Jaxon Heusser hit five three-pointers for all of his 15 points. Scott Noel had 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Mitch Jeppesen had 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

Zach Robison added 10 points, six rebounds and four assists.

On Jan. 6, the Vikings lost to Riverton, despite getting off to a 14-8 lead after one quarter. Riverton would go on to win 64-57. Noel led the way for the Vikings with 13 points and five rebounds.

Trevor Green and Drez Jensen had 11 points and 10 points, respectively.

Davis

Up in Region 1, teams have already played a few league games. The Darts entered the week at 7-6 overall and 1-1 in Region 1.

Davis improved with win No. 8 on the year and went to 2-1 in league action with a lopsided 82-55 win over Weber. The Darts had 70 points over the

FARMINGTON’S BRYNN RYAN (35) works at getting around the defense of Davis’ Avery Dain (20). The “Tough D” paid off for the Darts winning 51-40.

Photo by Carl Page

DAVIS’ KADEN EGGETT (10) GOES up for two against Farmington’s Paul Beattie (42). Eggett had 12 points, 2 three-pointers, 7 rebounds and 3 steals to led the Darts over the Phoenix 65-58.

Photo by Josh Wood

ALL TIED UP

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Mason Draxler placed first in the 50 free and second in the 100 free and swam legs on the top 200 medley relay team and the 200 free relay squads (which took 2nd) and the 400 free relay lineup (which took third) in a meet with Morgan, Woods Cross, and Bountiful.

Our MALE ATHLETE OF THE

Other MALE NOMINEES were: Carson Smith, Bountiful basketball. In a losing effort, had 33 points against Herriman and 15 points against Lone Peak. Scott Noel, Viewmont boys basketball. He had 13 points and 11 rebounds in win over West Jordan and 13 points and five rebounds in loss to Riverton. Coleman Atwater, Davis boys basketball. Had 19 points, five three-pointers and seven rebounds in win over Weber. Paul Beattie, Farmington boys basketball. He had 13 points and 13 rebounds in loss to Davis and 21 points and seven rebounds in loss to Fremont. Farmington swimmer

Our FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK is Davis basketball player Kendra Kitchen who scored 34 points, including four 3-pointers, in wins over Layton and Farmington this week.

Other FEMALE NOMINEES were: Viewmont’s Mara Mickelson who had 10 points and six rebounds in a win over Mountain Crest this week. Woods Cross player Calli Nelson scored 22 points in wins over Logan and Judge Memorial this week. Davis’ Kalia Merrill had first-place finishes in the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly while swimming a leg on the top 400 free relay team against Fremont.

final three quarters. Coleman Atwater had 19 points and seven rebounds, including five three-pointers. Colby Whicker had 18 points and five rebounds, while Zach Fisher had 12 points and nine rebounds. Kaden Eggett had 17 points and five boards. Davis connected on 14 three-pointers on the night.

Davis hosts Syracuse on Friday.

Farmington

The Phoenix are currently 8-4 overall but dropped their first two region games. This week, Farmington hosts Layton with a key game this Friday.

Farmington lost to Davis 65-58 on Jan. 6, after trailing by 17 heading into the fourth quarter. Farmington struggled from the field, making 20 of 52 shots. Cole Johnson led the team in scoring with 17 points, but Paul Beattie was the biggest all-around star in the loss. He had 13 points and 13 rebounds. Jayden Haskell had double figures in scoring with 10. Davis had 13 three-pointers to six for Farmington.

The Phoenix also lost last week to Fremont by seven points, 62-55. Beattie had 21 points and seven boards to pace Farmington. Johnson had 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. l

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Viewmont wrestlers took on the Bonneville Lakers at a dual meet on Jan. 5. (Above left) Viewmont’s Jake Redd angles for action against a Bonneville wrestler as his coach Luke Gibbs and the referee look on. The Vikings won the Dual Meet against the Lakers. (Above right) Viewmont wrestler Lincoln Santini pulls back the arm of his opponent during a dual meet with the Bonneville Lakers.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

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

WEEK is Mason Bendinger Woods Cross boys basketball. He had 21 points in win over American Fork

OUT AND ABOUT

‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations’ brings an engaging and soulful production to Eccles

By Peri Kinder peri.k@davisjournal.com

Set in a time of civil unrest, Ain’t Too Proud is a high-energy musical that follows five Black male singers and dancers who started the group the Elgins in Detroit in 1960, but later rose to fame as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group The Temptations.

The show tells the story of the original five Temptations – Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams and Paul Williams, with their brotherhood, their conflicts, their weaknesses and the betrayals that threatened to destroy them.

Ain’t Too Proud’s energetic musical numbers highlight the unforgettable harmonies of the group as they rose to the top of the music charts with 42 Top Ten hits and 14 songs hitting the number one spot. Songs like “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “Get Ready” and more are brought to life with brilliant depictions of the men behind the Motown music.

E. Clayton Cornelius is new to the touring production of Ain’t Too Proud but was an original member of the show that closed on Broadway in January 2022 due to a COVID surge. Cornelius wasn’t planning to return to the show, and in fact was preparing for New York, New York, a musical created by John Kander, Susan Stroman and Lin-Manuel Miranda, when he got the call.

“I was part of the original [Ain’t Too Proud] from its conception around the table. I was blessed and grateful to have that journey for five years,” he said. “I was about to do a new show in the spring called New York, New York but I pulled out of that when I got the offer to go on

the tour. So you can see how much I love this show.”

Cornelius plays the troubled Paul Williams, a founding Temptations member who battled addiction, faced personal trials and suffered with ailing health before committing suicide in 1973.

“I stepped into the role after James T. Lane, who played it before me on the tour, who’s actually very open about his alcohol addiction and his drug addiction,” Cornelius said. “Stepping into it, I took the remorse I had for people who struggle with addiction, like James who is a close friend of mine. I have inner demons of other sorts and I tried to pull from those inner demons.”

On Broadway, Cornelius played the different characters that come in and out of the lives of the Temptations as they grew in fame, but his role as one of the Classic Five allows him to view and perform the show in a new way.

Cornelius, who has been a Broadway/TV actor for 25 years, learned his new role in less than three weeks and said it gives him something new to learn and look forward to each day. His favorite part of the show is when he gets to sing “For Once in My Life,” one of Williams’ best-known lead performances.

“I may look like I’m 30 but I’m 46, so I’m an older person,” he said. “This song is almost a swan song for all the years I’ve been pushing as an actor and it’s a coming-of-age type of song. I really feel it when I’m singing it because I feel all the years I’ve put into this business. That’s my favorite part so far.”

Getting to know the men who play his fellow Temptations has been a gift to Cornelius. As an original member coming into the group, he didn’t realize how much they appreciated his presence

and how much he appreciated their performance. He said it’s been the start of a great friendship between the men that he hopes can continue.

“I’m having a ball but it’s nerve wracking. You’re trying to not step on people’s toes but also find room for yourself. The one thing I can hold close is being on the stage with these four fantastic men, because I love being a part of this show.”

Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, Ain’t Too Proud has performances at Eccles Theater from Tuesday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 15. Tickets are available at www.saltlakecountyarts.org/events/aint-too-proud/.

“I always want to work on shows

that are inclusive and this show is the most inclusive show of the season and the last five years. White culture, Black culture, Asian culture, every culture can connect with the songs. Anybody who lived through the ‘60s and ‘70s knows these men and the music.

“It brings people together, the music first, but the story behind the Temptations is outrageous and ridiculous. Everyone leaves crying, cheering and appreciating these men and the group even more when they leave the show. I’m excited to be on this tour. I’m excited to be part of this show again. Maybe this will be my last tour and I’m grateful I can leave on a high.” l

Broadway star Kerry Butler to perform at Layton High

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA) welcomes Broadway star Kerry Butler as the featured guest artist for the 2023 Broadway Community Concert on Jan. 28 at Layton High. Butler is known for her work in “Hairspray,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Mean Girls,” and was nominated for a Tony Award for “Xanadu.” She is currently playing the role of Barbara Maitland in the Broadway musical “Beetlejuice.”

Laura Bell Bundy, OPPA’s 2022 Broadway Community Concert performer will make a guest appearance on stage that weekend hosting her Acting Through Song Workshop for youth and adults Jan. 27, 28.

“Laura did it last year and had such a great time she’s coming back,” said Danielle Bendinelli, Development Director On Pitch Performing Arts. “She got us in contact with Butler.”

Bundy’s two day workshop is a master class, Bendinelli said. “It’s an intimate program limited to 10 people that teaches acting through song and musical theater.”

OPPA started in 2016 and specializes in children’s arts education and performing, she said. “It’s a full semester for kids and youth shows. We also have community theater shows with open call. There are 24 productions between the kids and community theater. Our stage is small and intimate.”

Through a partnership with Layton RAMP, OPPA can offer discounts on tickets, Bendinelli said. “We want to get as many guests as possible to see this Broadway performance.”

OPPA’s Main Stage can seat 100 and the Black Box 65, she said. “This concert will bring in a much bigger audience for sure. Layton High’s auditorium seats

about 1,600-1,800.”

The theater has a full education department, said Bendinelli. “OPPA has a small staff of five but up to 20 contracted workers. Some are teachers during the day. We have an after-school program so they teach in the evening, usually one day a week. A lot of returning teachers come.”

The schedule runs in conjunction with the Davis School District calendar, she said. “It starts in August and goes through January with a performance in January and then the next semester starts. If they don’t have school we don’t hold class.”

They also have a summer workshop and camps, Bendinelli said. “The workshop is four weeks in a row every day. They work throughout the day and have a performance at the end of the summer. We also offer one week classes and small summer camps. In the summer we can have up to 60 kids because we double cast. It’s a small stage so 40 on stage is a lot.”

OPPA is a unique experience, said Bendinelli. “It’s more like off-Broadway theater. You’re basically sitting on the stage with the performers. There is some-

thing for everyone.”

They also have a program called new works, she said. “It’s shows that have never been produced or performed before and we turn it into a premier show. We’re the producers and take the raw script and work with the playwright. They can be 20 minute shows, one act plays or full productions. We have open auditions for actors who are able to develop the characters for the first time.”

The next two kids’ performances are Seussical Kids, Jan. 13-17 and Beauty and the Beast Jr. Jan. 19-23.

OPPA is enrolling now for the next semester, Bendinelli said. “It’s really about education – the show is just a benefit.”

The Broadway Community Concert will be held Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the

Layton High School auditorium at 440 Wasatch Dr. Tickets are $35 but patrons can receive a discount by using the code ramprocks at checkout before Jan. 27. The offer is only available through the ticketing website at www.onthestage.

tickets/show/layton-high-school/6363fc5b411e330e44004ac0OPPA.

OPPA is located at 587 N. Main St. in Layton. For more information visit http://www.onpitchperformingarts.com/.

“Come check us out,” said Bendinelli. “We’re a very unique venue. You wouldn’t even know that we’re here or that we’re as big as we are for the amount of productions we do throughout the year. We’re small but mighty.”l

(FROM LEFT) ELIJAH AHMAD LEWIS, Marcus Paul James, Jalen Harris, Harrell Holmes Jr., James T. Lane performing in Ain’t Too Proud.

Photo courtesy of Emilio Madrid

THE CHILDREN’S CAST of Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Courtesy photos

OPPA WELCOMES GUEST ARTISTS Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy for the 2023 Broadway Community Concert set for Jan. 28.

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: Alan Rickman was able to “turn off” his accent for “Die Hard.” Did he do any other roles where he didn’t have his British accent?

A: When the whole entertainment world (fans included) mourned the death of Alan Rickman (“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” 2001) in 2016, one of the things many pointed to was his voice. Vox.com writer Caroline Framke called it “one of the best voices ever to appear on film.”

And while most, when they imagine it, will think of a very posh and polished English accent, that wasn’t the only one he could do. It’s just the only one most directors wanted of him.

“Die Hard” (1988) is certainly the most famous example of him doing a different one, but there are more.

See, for example, his turn in the forgotten 1998 crime drama “Judas Kiss,” in which he did a New Orleans accent (or tried to — reviews were not great).

He also did a specific American accent when he played Ronald Reagan in the 2013 prestige drama “The Butler.”

And a few years earlier, he seemed to have a hoot doing a Texas accent in a 2002 episode of the animated sitcom “King of the Hill.”

Miles away from that, both artistically and geographically, he spoke some pretty

believable Russian-accented English in “Rasputin” (1996).

Before we spend too much time praising his accent work, it’s worth pointing out that his “Die Hard” performance had some detractors — namely, folks who question why his German-terrorist character only sometimes sounded German. Aside from the one pivotal scene you point to when he pretends to be someone else, he mostly just sounds like he’s English, the way Rickman usually did.

Q:

A: Centuries of myth and FX’s ratings both lead to the same conclusion: It’s hard to kill a vampire.

The critically and popularly beloved comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” aired its fourth season on FX last summer. But

before it debuted, the cable channel had already renewed it for two more seasons.

There’s no word yet on when the fifth season will air. And we can’t even guess based on past seasons — the first two were in the spring, Season 3 aired in the fall and Season 4 in mid-summer.

This is probably the least predictable mockumentary sitcom about vampire roommates ever on television.

The FX execs clearly had a good time making the two-season renewal announcement.

“There’s a lot of life left in our favorite vampires from Staten Island, and FX couldn’t be more thrilled to commit to two additional seasons of this phenomenal series,” Nick Grad, the channel’s president of original programming, said.

Haveaquestion?Emailusat questions@tvtabloid.com.

Is “What We Do in the Shadows” coming back? If so, when?

TELEVISION GUIDE

Monday

The Neighborhood (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) and Tina (Tichina Arnold) decide to go to Madrid. Meanwhile, Dave (Max Greenfield) and Gemma (Beth Behrs) team up with Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) and Marty (Marcel Spears) to cook up a surprise.

Fantasy Island (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

This drama series continues with a new episode. Roselyn Sanchez stars as Elena Roarke, who welcomes guests to the mysterious island resort and ensures each one departs feeling enlightened, transformed. John Gabriel Rodriquez co-stars.

Hidden Figures FX 9 p.m.

In this biographical drama, NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) cross gender and race lines to help launch astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into outer space.

Tuesday 9-1-1: Lone Star (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

The first responder drama returns tonight to kick off a fourth season. Rob Lowe stars as Owen Strand, a New York firefighter who has been working to rebuild a firehouse in Austin, Texas, alongside his troubled son, T.K. (Ronen Rubinstein).

Will Trent (4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Will (Ramón Rodríguez) and Faith (Iantha Richardson) investigate a murder that may be connected to a decades-old case.

Angie (Erika Christensen) is perplexed by the death of a guard and receives a dinner invite from Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin).

Bering Sea Gold DISC 9 p.m.

The Gold Ship crew strikes out on their own while Vernon is away. Shawn faces an unexpected malfunction on the Myrtle just as boss Dave Young comes to inspect it. Zeke and Emily hope that new divers will pay off big. Kris returns to the Reaper.

Wednesday Amsterdam HBO 6 p.m.

Set in the ‘30s, this drama film from David O. Russell follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington star.

The Conners (4) KTVX 7 p.m.

After a sudden turn of events, the Conner family is forced to face the daily struggles of life like never before in this new episode. The iconic family continues to demonstrate that laughter, conversation and love can overcome anything.

Nature (7) KUED 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the scenery of the Scottish Highlands, home to the Scots pine tree. This documentary takes a closer look at the national tree of Scotland and shows how this long-lived species provides a habitat for other flora and fauna.

Thursday

Celebrity Jeopardy! (4) KTVX 7 p.m.

B.J. Novak, Brendan Hunt and Cari Champion are tonight’s celebrity contestants in a new episode of this hit game show hosted by Mayim Bialik. The trio competes for the chance to win big, with their winnings be donated to a charity of their choice.

Welcome to Flatch (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

As cousins Kelly and Shrub, Chelsea Holmes and Sam Straley lead the cast of this mockumentary sitcom set in the (fictional) Midwestern town of Flatch. Now in its second season, the series is an adaptation of the British series “This Country.”

CSI: Vegas (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

Maxine Roby (Paula Newsome) leads her brilliant team of crime scene investigators as they use forensics to solve another crime in this episode. Set in Sin City, the series also stars Marg Helgenberger, Matt Lauria and Mandeep Dhillon.

Friday S.W.A.T.

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore) continues to straddle two worlds as he leads a highly skilled S.W.A.T. unit in the community where he grew up. Inspired by the 1975 series and the 2003 film, the series is currently in its sixth season.

Tuesday

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

New Amsterdam

Gold Rush DISC 9 p.m.

Parker’s crew is hit with a series of mysterious breakdowns at the Airstrip in this new episode, while Fred’s mechanic must decode a washplant belt issue to stay on Freedom Cut gold. Also, Dave’s team digs into virgin ground on Glacier Creek.

Saturday

Cold Pursuit HBO 6 p.m.

Liam Neeson plays a grieving snowplow driver who is out for revenge in this 2019 thriller. His search for the truth about his son’s death sets off a chain of events and a deadly turf war, as he sets his sights on a drug lord and his henchmen.

Saturday Night Live

(5) KSL 9:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m.

Live from New York, it’s Saturday night: the lights are up in Studio 8H, as a new episode is set to air tonight. A late-night comedy staple since 1975, the long-running show is currently in its 48th season and continues to poke fun at hot topics.

Sunday

The Equalizer (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Queen Latifah stars as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with an equally enigmatic background and a willingness to help those with nowhere else to turn. This reimagining of the 1980s series of the same name is currently in its second season.

Iron Man (4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Relive the film that began the superhero box-office takeover with debonair billionaire Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), as he builds high-tech body armor to escape from terrorists. Upon returning to the U.S., Stark uses his suit to fight evil.

The second installment follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) on their dangerous trek across America, as they encounter ruthless killers and monsters. The series is based on the 2013 video game and is set in a postapocalyptic America.

After five seasons, “New Amsterdam” concludes with a two-hour finale airing Tuesday, Jan. 17, on NBC. The series, which stars Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, has drawn praise throughout its run for incorporating real-life public health issues that aren’t typically covered by medical dramas.

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

If TV and moviegoers were to use one word to describe six-footfour actor Jason Segel, it likely wouldn’t be “shrinking” — not unless they’re referring to the title of his latest project, that is. A comedy series created by Segel and Emmy winners Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein (both of the Apple TV+ hit “Ted Lasso”), “Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist (Segel) who lets loose and opts to tell each of his clients exactly what he thinks, sans filter. The 10-episode series begins Friday, Jan. 27, on Apple TV+, with a double-episode premiere. Best known for playing Marshall Eriksen in “How I Met Your Mother,”Segel first got his start as a small character in the 1998 comedy “Can’t Hardly Wait.” That same year, he scored roles in both “Dead Man on Campus” and “SLC Punk!” His real breakout role, however, came when he was cast as Nick Andopolis in the Paul Feig (“The Heat,” 2013) dramedy series “Freaks and Geeks.”

In 2007, Segel made his way into the world of filmmaker Judd Apatow when he was cast as Jason, best friend to leading man and former costar Rogen’s character, Ben Stone, in “Knocked Up.” Segel would go on to work with Apatow again five years later, reviving the role of Jason in 2012’s “This Is 40.”

Between Apatow flicks, Segel was also hard at work in his unforgettable role as Marshall in “How I Met Your Mother”; as newly single musician Peter Bretter in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (2008); as relaxed “bro” Sydney in “I Love You Man” (2009); and even voicing super villain Vector in the 2010 animated family film “Despicable Me.” He also starred in “Gulliver’s Travels” (2010), “Bad Teacher” (2011), “Friends with Benefits” (2011), “The Muppets” (2011) and “The Five-Year Engagement” (2012) during this time.

Segel fans can now enjoy his work alongside Harrison Ford (“Blade Runner,” 1982) in “Shrinking,” premiering Friday, Jan. 27, on Apple TV+.

Blake Burns Allred passed on Jan. 8, 2023, due to complications from pneumonia. Blake had recently celebrated his 90th birthday, at a wonderful party with family and friends.

Blake had three great loves, his family, church, and airplanes.

Born in Spring City, Utah on Nov. 4, 1932, to Ruel Burns Allred and Ruby Larsen Allred.

Blake attended BYU where he met the love of his life Mary Ellen Carr. They married in the Salt Lake City Temple on Aug. 21, 1953. He got his Mathematics degree from BYU, Aeronautical Engineering degree from the University of Washington, and later a Master of Engineering Management at the University of Utah.

He was fascinated with and loved airplanes as a child. His passion for aviation never subsided. He took that love of aviation joining the Air Force, becoming an Air Force pilot.

He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, retiring as Major. While serving in the Air Force Blake and Mary Ellen raised a young family, moving frequently while being based in Texas, Montana, Washington, Maryland, California, and Utah. Blake was also based in Greenland and Vietnam.

He served in Vietnam as a C130 pilot. Later in his Air Force career Blake worked as an engineer on the testing and development of the A10 and F111. After retiring from the Air Force Blake and Mary Ellen settled in Bountiful, Utah, where he worked as an engineer at Sperry Unisys.

Blake had a passion for the outdoors. He spent several summers working at Zions National Park as a young man. He took his young family camping on the beaches of both coasts. He had a passion for skiing that he passed onto his children and grandchildren and enjoyed golfing with friends and family.

Blake could fix anything and was always there to assist with countless projects helping his children paint, tile, build, repair. Dad/ grandpa was always a phone call away for advice or help.

In retirement Blake and Mary Ellen enjoyed traveling, visiting family, and served an LDS mission to Houston, Texas. Blake enjoyed spending time flying and rebuilding his “little airplane,” the blue and white Taylorcraft.

In recent years he was recognized as a veteran on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

He was also able to travel with his sons, their wives and grandson to the Osh Kosh airshow several times.

Blake was always welcoming a revolving cast of grandchildren and family members into his home for long or short stays. Blake was loved and admired by many for his kind and gentle nature.

Blake was an active member of the LDS church. He loved the gospel, serving faithfully in many callings, and enjoyed singing in the choir.

Survived by his children, Mary Lynn (Mark) Case, Boyd (Annett), Rob (Cynthia), and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Blake was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Ellen Carr Allred, daughter Kathy Reeder, and infant son James Allred.

Blake was a remarkable man. Ninety years wasn’t long enough. We miss you already.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, Utah where a viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday afternoon from 12:30-1:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment – Bountiful City Cemetery.

Services will be streamed live on Blake’s obituary at www.russonmortuary.com.

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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.

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Bountiful Irrigation District is requesting proposals for our upcoming secondary water line replacement project. The RFP can be obtained on the District’s website, bountifulirrigation. com/public-notice. Proposals are due by 10:00 A.M. on January 23, 2023.

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William L. Prater, Esq. -Bar #2639 of and for WILLIAM L. PRATER, LLC

Attorney for Personal Representative 6925 Union Park Center, Suite 265 Midvale, Utah 84047 (801)566-8882 bill@billprater.com

Estate of Frederick Glen Carlile and Janice J. Carlile, aka Janice Ellen Carlile Probate No. 233700001

BRIAN F. CARLILE, whose address is 9056 South Crescent Mine Lane, West Jordan, Utah 84081, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estates. Creditors of the estates are hereby notified to deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above, or file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

William L. Prater, Attorney

DATED this 9th day of January 2023.

Brian F. Carlile

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Request for Proposals for Bountiful Irrigation District

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Next time you eat a carrot, cut off the top and use it to start a plant. Use several carrot tops and you can start a garden.

Cut the carrot tops off so they are about one inch long. It works best if there is a little bit of growth at the end of the carrot.

Eat the rest of the carrots!

Plant the carrot tops in a container filled with dirt. Be sure a little of each orange top peeks above the dirt. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Be sure your container has a hole for drainage. Place the container by a sunny window.

Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Look through your local newspaper for information about festivals, museum exhibits and other free fun. Share what you find with your family and see if you can attend together.

Standards

Imagine a room with all kinds of free books that you can take home! That’s a library! Visit your local library and check out fun books to read. Ask the librarian to help you find books that interest you. Gabriella loves nothing more than listening to the rain at night as it patters against the window panes. She has never read this book. And she will never finish it. Use the code to find out why! Go to the Library Put on some music and DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! Grow a Little Garden Start by taking a walk around your neighborhood. Collect 28 at light gray stones that are about the same size. Use a black marker or paint to draw dots and lines so that the stones look like the set of dominoes at right. Make Your Own Dominoes Number the pictures in order. Look carefully: Can you nd the two identical dancers? Reading Riddle A B C D = = = = 14 2 7 19 E G I L = = = = 11 9 6 13 R S T U = = = = 4 10 17 15 2 11 7 14 15 10 11 9 14 2 4 6 11 13 13 14 6 10 14 7 14 17 © 2023 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Je Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 39, No. 7 A Penny Saved There’s a famous saying that says a penny saved is a penny earned. Write about what that means to you. Find 10 numbers in the newspaper that are written as percentages. Clip and glue them on a sheet of paper. Next to each percentage, write its equivalent decimal form AND equivalent fractional form. Standards Link: Math: Express numbers in percent, decimal, and fraction equivalent forms. Percentages Ben, Bobbie and Brendan can’t remember who will play which base today. Use the coach’s clue to help them out. Draw a line from each player to the base they will play. The third baseman’s number is twice the rst baseman’s number plus 2. COACH’S CLUE: HOME 1st 2nd 3rd Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Use strategies in the problem-solving process. Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. L K P A T T E R S D R N P U P P E T V E Y N N U S Q C P Q F K T R Z P L N P M R H B O A R I A B O E C N X R Y B D O N E N U D G R R Y O E F I F G K D A G K Y R D O N O M R C S S E S W A R D Y V Z O A BOOKS CARROT DANCE DRAW FREE FUN INCH LIBRARY MONEY PATTERS PUPPET READ SOGGY SUNNY YARN Standards Links: Physical Education: Understand the benefits associated with participation in physical activities. Go for a nature walk with some friends. Each of you select one of the bingo cards below. When you see one of the things shown on the card, cross out that space. The first person to black out their card wins! 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It was tense.” “It was crazy,” said Schoenefeld. “It was like an elephant on your chest and your vision goes away for a minute. We were going 4G’s and I thought that was crazy then we went faster and I thought ‘oh gee.’” It was a real treat, said Lt. Col. RyanYingling. “It was unique and fun for us and fun for you guys. It was a blast. We got through everything and went into super sonic airspace and broke the sound barrier.” They started training on the F-16 early this morning, said Jake Impellizzeri, Thunderbird eight. “It was information by firehose. I putAshley through the wringer. We pulled 9G’s and 1.28 Mach. We did loops and rolls and she got some stick time. It was an honor.”What they do in the Olympics showcases a beacon of excellence, he said. “It’s doing something greater than ourselves.That’s what they represent. It's an inspiration to our team that’s what we try to achieve in the Air Force.” Caldwell said she’s trained her whole life to reach the Gold medal standard. “TheAir Force sets a high bar. I give a high performance in skiing and these guys give a high performance in a different way. It’s two different worlds.” An aerial doesn’t get any less scary, said Schoenefeld. “When I do a triple backflip I’m nervous every day. When we took off I thought ‘oh we’re about to go fast.’” It was absolutely incredible, said Caldwell. “My Gold medal went through the speed of sound. This was the highlight of my post Olympic experience. It was a dream come true and now it’s off my bucket list.” It’s hard to describe the indescribable, she said. “It’s like if a dragon and a unicorn had a baby strapped to a rocket ship. I’m so excited to be a part of this and I’m grateful for their service.” l Gold medalists break the sound barrier aboard Thunderbirds This year’s primary elections in Davis County were completely between candidates in the Republican Party, which has dominated the county’s political offices for years.As of early Wednesday morning, here were the vote totals in Davis County for candidates in a number of races: U.S. Senate As expected, incumbent Mike Lee fought off the challenges of two Davis County residents, Becky Edwards of Bountiful andAlly Isom of Kaysville. Lee garnered 24,859 votes to 16,045 for Edwards and 4,517 for Isom in Davis County. Lee took 60 percent of the votes statewide. U.S. House District 1 Incumbent Blake Moore, seeking a second term of office, defeatedAndrew Badger and Tina Cannon in this primary, getting 14,769 votes. Badger was second at 6,712 and Cannon third at 3,363. U.S. House District 2 Incumbent Chris Stewart moved into November’s general election with a win over challenger Erin Rider. Stewart finished with 13,781 votes to 6,329 for Rider. State Senate District 6 Jerry Stevenson advanced into NovemIncumbents dominate in Davis GOP Primaries By Tom Haraldsen tom.h@davisjournal.com Please see ELECTIONS pg. 2 Wayment earns spot on U.S. National Team Courtney Wayment, the Davis High and recently graduated BYU distance runner, finished second in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to win a spot on the U.S. world championship team. After her collegiate-record performance in the NCAA championships two weeks ago, Wayment knocked another four seconds off her record performance in the NCAA meet –which was eight seconds faster than any collegian has ever run – finishing with a time of 9:12.10. The world championships will be held on this same track at the University of Oregon in three weeks. Judge issues temporary restraining order on Utah’s abortion trigger law Physicians in Utah may continue to provide abortions for patients until at least July 11. On Monday, Third District Court Judge Andrew Stone granted a request from Utah’s Planned Parenthood Association for a 14 day TRO. He said he felt allowing the law to take immediate effect could cause “irreparable harm. Doctors here are threatened with felonies. The affected women are deprived of safe, local medical treatments to terminate pregnancies.” Doctors can continue to provide abortions in the Beehive State for the next two weeks, a state judge decided Monday. Stone granted the order at the request from Planned Parenthood Association of Utah. Prayer OK’d for school coach instateWashington A former high school football coach in Washington who was disciplined for holding a postgame prayer at midfield with his team saw his action protected by a Supreme Court ruling on Monday. 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