The Davis Journal | August 18, 2023

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High school football starts page 7

Freeway ramp built with Styrofoam blocks

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—There’s a lot going on along I-15 near Farmington as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) works to build a freeway ramp that will connect southbound I-15 to the future West Davis Highway. Large white blocks are being used to construct the ramp. The blocks might look like a stack of Legos but they’re actually geofoam which is similar to the Styrofoam used in packaging.

“It’s another tool in our toolbox,” said Rex Harris, UDOT project director for the West Davis Highway. “Soft soil has the potential of settlement and we’re in a tight area between the railroad tracks and I-15.”

Geofoam is 100 times lighter than earth, concrete or asphalt, he said. “The

weight of using dirt to build the ramp would cause the ground underneath to settle anywhere from several inches to a few feet.”

The first time it was used in Utah was for the I-15 construction before the Olympics, said Harris. “It was also used along an embankment on I-15. People are driving over geofoam now.”

Each block weighs about 200 pounds and measures approximately 4 feet by 5 feet by 9 feet, he said. “The foam itself can hold traffic. One square foot can hold four tons. Times that by 100s of feet and you have a sturdy ramp.”

The blocks can be used as is or cut to fit. Once in place, a concrete slab is poured on top, Harris said. “Concrete walls are installed vertically on the sides. It caps it off and seals it. It is isolated so it doesn't seep into the environment. It’s

Enhanced Freeway Striping

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has started the next phase of the Enhanced Freeway Striping project that replaces markings on Wasatch Front freeways with new wider markings designed to last longer and be more visible to drivers. The markings will use contrast striping which includes a white line followed by a black line (known as a “tiger tail” and helpful for autonomous vehicle sensors and cameras) for the lines in between lanes, according to UDOT. Construction is scheduled to start in Davis County in September and will include sections of I-15 and I-215.

Groundbreaking signals start of Bountiful Fiber

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—A groundbreaking at the Bountiful City Park last week signaled the official start of bringing fiber to Bountiful. The city-owned fiber optic network powered by UTOPIA has been studied by city officials over the past three years before they made the decision to move forward. It had its bumps along the way, most recently a petition to put the bond on the

ballot that would have stalled the project was defeated.

“It’s taken years to have this day come to pass,” said Bountiful Mayor Kendalyn Harris.

“Residents spearheaded this and

Please see FIBER: pg. 11

MAYOR KENDALYN HARRIS

(CENTER) surrounded by city council members and officials from UTOPIA turn dirt at Bountiful City Park signaling the start of Bountiful Fiber.

Death toll surpasses 100 in Maui

The recent wildfires on Maui, which devastated the historic city of Lahaina have now become the deadliest fire in the United States in over 100 years. With volunteers and workers still going through the wreckage, the number of deceased, currently 106, is expected to rise. President Biden and the First Lady will be visiting the island Monday, Aug. 21 to visit with survivors, rescue workers, and others affected by the disaster.

Alec Baldwin not out of the woods yet

The now-famous shooting incident on the set of “Rust” in 2021 seemed to be over after charges of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin were dropped. It was initially argued that the weapon malfunctioned causing the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. However, a recent independent study found that the weapon performed exactly as designed, meaning that the trigger needed to be pulled in order to be discharged. If this study is to be believed, Baldwin could face charges once again.

Michael Oher of ‘Blind Side’ and NFL fame suing Tuohy family

This week, Michael Oher sued the Tuohy family, alleging that they had convinced him to sign a conservatorship in which they, not he, would profit off of his story, his name and his likeness for both the book and the movie The Blind Side (2009).

Sean Tuohy, the patriarch of the family, has since said that these allegations are false and that their feelings of familial love for Oher have not changed.

England advances to Women’s World Cup Final

The Fifa Women’s World Cup final is drawing close, and fans the world over now know which two teams will be vying for the coveted trophy. In their latest match, England eliminated Australia’s team in a 3-1 victory, sending them to the finals with Spain, to be held this week, on Sunday. Whichever team wins will mark a first for both countries, as neither has taken home the title.

UDOT USES GEOFOAM to build the ramp that will connect West Davis Highway to I-15. The blocks weigh about 200 pounds.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

WHAT TO WATCH

This weekend's movies designed for a variety of genre fans

By Jenniffer Wardell

Strays (in theaters)

“Strays” exists because someone decided they wanted to make an incredibly raunchy adult version of “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.”

Why? I still haven’t figured that part out yet. But the creative team actually succeeded surprisingly well at their goal, creating something that manages to be both really off-color and oddly heartwarming at the same moment. So if that combo sounds interesting to you, this is probably the most successful version of that you’re ever going to find.

Be very sure, though, that you don’t get distracted by the talking dogs and underestimate just how adult this movie’s humor is. I can’t really give an accurate description of the movie that can be safely published in a family paper, but sex and violence are a key part of the movie’s main plot. Sex and scat jokes are basically constant, and there's a whole drug sequence and a heavy implied accidental mass murder. Some of it is funny, but if you get shocked by anything you probably don’t want to see this movie.

But if you like raunchy comedy and want to try something you’re not going to find anywhere else,

then give “Strays” a chance.

Grade: two stars

Puppy Love (Freevee)

Yes, “Puppy Love” is a Hallmark-style romance. But it’s a really good one.

It improves upon the formula with all the little touches you hope for in a good romance. It’s well-written, with problems arising from the character’s personal issues instead of contrived circumstances. It’s well-acted, with distinct, likable characters and moments of real depth. It’s also funny, edging just the right amount into screwball territory without tipping over completely.

The plot is a standard Hallmark cliche, with two very opposite people forced to come together because their dogs were prospective parents. But Grant Gustin makes Max’s anxiety endearingly believable, and Lucy Hale gives depth to Nicole’s party girl ways. Instead of opposites attract, it’s more a case of two lonely people trying to navigate their own issues to find each other.

Gustin and Hale’s great chemistry also adds to the comedy bits. The sequence where the puppies are born is a particular delight, but it’s hardly the only funny bit. Add that to the rest of the movie’s charms, and you’ve got an experience that’s hard to say no to.

Grade: Three and a half stars

Heart of Stone (Netflix)

“Heart of Stone” is basically “Mission Impossible” with Gal Gadot instead of Tom Cruise.

That’s not a bad thing. There’s always more room for slick, complicated spy adventures, and if you like the “Mission Impossible” movies you should find this one just as satisfying. Gadot brings her own energy to the role, the world-building has the potential to be interesting, and I liked what I saw of the future team members. There’s not a lot of time for character depth, but the “Mission Impossible” movies have that exact same problem.

Here, Godot plays an agent who supposedly does tech for MI6. In reality, though, she works for a secret organization who works independently of international governments with the help of a big supercomputer. When a new threat seems to be targeting the ultra-secret computer, Gadot must decide who she can trust to help save the lives of as many people as possible.

It’s a kickoff movie, designed to turn into a series, and so we don’t get to know the final players as much as we’d like. But there’s potential here, and I wouldn’t mind seeing more.

Grade: two and a half stars

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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.

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FROM ANTIQUE AND DISPLAY PIECES to new releases, there’s something for everyone at The Book Garden.

Growing books, and shaping minds –The Book Garden

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—One of the best ways to get a finger on the pulse of a town is to visit their local bookstore. From these small, independently owned shops, the average visitor can get a glimpse at the life of the people local to that area, their interests, hobbies, and history. For Bountiful, that spot is The Book Garden.

A staple of the area since they opened their doors in 1985, The Book Garden has provided a haven for the literary-minded to find great books, at great prices. That’s not all they bring to the table, however, said LeAnn Jorgensen, owner and operator of the bookstore. She and her husband took over operations in 2001, when Mark and Gale Olsen retired, and handed them the reins.

“We’re both book lovers, so it was a good fit,” said Jorgensen, mentioning that, being friends with the original owners, they just kind of “tumbled into it.” For centuries, bookstores really made sense: where else would the public be able to buy books? In the age of the internet, and big box stores, however, the small bookstore is a rarer and rarer sight. So, how do they compete?

“We don’t” LeAnn laughed, saying that what she and other small bookstores do is completely different than the internet, or chain stores. That difference comes from the personal aspect of going to a brick-andmortar store and buying a book in person.

“It’s tangible,” said Jorgensen, “you can’t get that ‘bookstore smell’ online.”

And she’s right: walking into The Book Garden, patrons can get that whiff of paper and ink that only comes from physical books. Not only that, Jorgensen said, but if they look around, patrons have a few different opportunities to let the store speak to them.

Looking at the shelves, people will often see color-coded paper bookmarks

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1923 Farmington floods

Some of the eight men, who were working at the Baldwin mine in Farmington Canyon had a close call of their lives during the flood, Monday. One of the men in the mine came to the mouth of the tunnel, observing the fast swelling waters, gave the alarm when the tunnel was quickly abandoned by all, who fled farther up the hill when in a very brief time the floods covered the mouth of the tunnel filling the entrance with debris which would have entombed and drowned them had they stayed. One of the miners from Bountiful also escaped death through deciding to go to the mine in the morning instead of at night as he had planned had his wife not persuaded him to go in the morning.

1933

inserted into various titles. These mark recommendations from different members of the staff, for those looking for suggestions. There’s also a new installation right by the entrance to the store: a classic gum ball machine, but instead of gum, patrons will find recommendations, discounts, everything they need to get started on their reading journey.

In the era of mass media, running a bookstore seems like it would be difficult enough, but Jorgensen said there’s a good mix of loyal customers who come back year after year, as well as new faces that seem to be part of a growing and renewed interest in reading. It was these customers who kept The Book Garden afloat during one of the most difficult times for any business: the COVID-19 pandemic.

“People were very aware of us,” said Jorgensen, getting teary-eyed in her recollection. She spoke of how they saw so many familiar and friendly faces coming out to support them, even though the store wasn’t available in the same way it had been. They were creative in their solutions, doing curbside sales, even dropping books in the trunks of customers who, according to Jorgensen, may or may not have needed new books, but wanted to support them, “Bountiful is awesome, is the bottom line,” she said.

While it’s impossible to tell what the future holds, Jorgensen is optimistic about what’s to come for The Book Garden. While they’re not moving their location anytime soon, she said, “we need a bigger space,” to handle all the incoming books that they purchase from patrons, saying they simply need a place to store them all, so as to keep the storefront neat and tidy.

Despite the setbacks, Jorgensen and her employees seem to have come out on top and are doing well in the face of streaming, movies, e-books, audiobooks and more. With two floors, and thousands of books, there’s a little something for everyone at The Book Garden, in Bountiful.

Stage set for big Farm Bureau day at Lagoon

Every detail has been carefully worked out for the big annual event, Farm Bureau Day and Fair, to be held at Lagoon, next Wednesday, August 23.

Admission to Lagoon will be free until 6 p.m. and no doubt the attendance will exceed anything in the past.

Governor Henry H. Blood and Joseph Anderson of Lehi, president of the state Farm Bureau organization, head the list of speakers on the program which is to start at 6 p.m. at the bandstand. Several musical numbers will be given and addresses will be made by local Farm Bureau officers. All exhibits are to be in place by o’clock in the morning the day of the fair.

Judging in most of the divisions should be completed by noon.

1943

State official warns on ration cards

Motor vehicle owners with T and C ration cards whose vehicles have not yet been inspected were warned Monday by P.L. Dow, state highway patrol superintendent, that all such wonders found operating their vehicles on the highways will be arrested. Mr. Dow pointed out that although the deadline for such inspection was July 31, no arrests have been made during the two-week “grace” period allowed when lagging inspections left more than half of the 54,500 T and C vehicles still uninspected as the deadline passed. Deadline for vehicles with B ration coupons set for August 21 is only 15 days away and a further extension for T and C ration card holders cannot now be made.

1953

Mayor Holbrook’s farm being made into a subdivision Joseph Lamoni Holbrook the first mayor of Bountiful would sure be surprised if he were resurrected and could come back to Bountiful and see the changes that are taking place, especially on his farm which at that time was one of the most productive gardens in town. He was truly an independent farmer. He raised wheat, corn, potatoes, onions, cabbage, melons, carrots, parsnips, squash and many other crops. His farm was located on Tenth North and new highway, 5th West which land of lay years has been owned and operated by Call Brothers Co., we have been told the best gardeners and produce salesmen in state. Now a real estate company is building frame houses all down the south side of the farm a distance of a half mile.

1963

New Bountiful reservoir construction soon to start

The second of five planned reservoirs for the southeast bench area of Bountiful should be under construction soon. A bid of $105,763.30 was conditionally accepted by the city council recently.

Engineer’s estimate for the reservoir were opened July 29. The condition which the council inserted in the motion required that Clyde Williams, developer of some of the land included in the reservoir area, turn in his share of the money for construction. This reservoir is part of a system that will make water available higher and higher on the dry foothills so homes may be built. One of the five reservoirs was completed last summer. Two are planned eventually at two different sites, making water available up to 5250-foot elevation (the old Lake Bonneville level).

1973 Bountiful may get center for higher education

The Bountiful area may soon have its own center for higher education. Mayor Morris F. Swapp said he is completing appointment of a committee to serve in an advisory capacity for the establishment of a center for higher education.

Plans are being made to gather data relative to public interest in having career-level (post-high school) classes offered in a single building in the Bountiful area.

For years, many South Davis County residents have supported the idea of a junior college in the area. Members of the newly organized favor the proposal to establish the South Davis Center.

Davis County Midwives center gives women options for childbirth

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—When a woman is ready to give birth, generally the expectation is that it will happen in a hospital but many women choose to have the baby at home or in a birthing center with the help of a midwife. A new center, Davis County Midwives, opened its doors last week to offer alternatives to giving birth.

“For a long time I’ve wanted to open a birth center for people to have options if they can’t have the birth at home,” said Bonnie Baker, a certified midwife. “Some want to be in closer proximity to a hospital. I recognized there was a need in southern Davis County. I felt Bountiful was the prime location for that.”

Baker specializes in out of hospital births. “When I had my first son I remember there not being a lot of resources available to me,” she said. “I became a doula. I coached and supported women through labor and gave them emotional and educational support and put them in touch with resources in the birth community.”

It became apparent that it was a calling to complete my midwife training, Baker said. “It all fell into place. The cards all lined up right.”

Baker said she’s delivered about 300 babies. “I’ve helped with closer to 500 or more through classes, etc. I’m passionate that all women should have all available resources to them. I want them to be empowered to make

those informed decisions.”

Research shows that well integrated midwifery care outcomes for planned home and birth center births are not statistically different from planned hospital births, she said. “Midwives have been around for years. It’s an ancient art passed down from generation to generation.”

The new birth center provides office space where clients can come in for an appointment instead of the midwife going into their home, Baker said. “It gives us room

for childbirth classes and ultrasounds. We have a full service beautiful birthing suite and state-of-the-art emergency care if needed for both the mom and the baby.”

Baker said they have a small, intimate customer load. “They get a personal experience so they don’t feel like they’re a number when they walk through the door.”

Especially during COVID more women were seeking alternative birth choices, she said. “We want women to be able to give birth empowered. It gives them autonomy to birth the way they feel like they can without being told how they need to give birth.”

The facility is also home to the Utah Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie Center. “It’s a combined effort,” said Anne Tullis, RN, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). “As well as lactation, we offer myofunctional therapy. We do tongue and lip tie releases using a lightscalpel CO2 laser.”

A pediatric dentist comes in four times a month to provide services, she said. “This provides for the best outcomes for newborns and families.”

It’s been a dream to be here, said Tullis. “It’s eight years in the making. We’re excited to bring this to the community.”

Tullis said it’s the most fascinating work she’s done. “It’s more of a calling than a job.”

For more information about the birth center visit daviscountymidwives.com. l

Photo by Braden Nelsen

THE FULL SERVICE BIRTHING suite offers women a personal experience when giving birth.

Photo by Becky Ginos

Bountiful trailblazer passes away at 102

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Oscar King Green was always happiest sitting on his horse riding along the trails he’d built and cleared himself above Bountiful. He was still riding when he turned 99 and then got on the horse each birthday after. The larger than life cowboy hung up the saddle on Aug. 1, just four days before his 102nd birthday.

“After the 1983 flood, King single handedly made it his mission to rebuild the trail up Ward Canyon,” said his granddaughter Lorilyn Glenn. “That is where it all started, his years of work clearing and building trails in Ward, Holbrook, and Mueller Park Canyons. The city is naming the trail up Holbrook Canyon Kings Trail and a bridge Kings Bridge in his honor.”

He wanted others to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and trails so they could go farther distances up Bountiful’s canyons, she said. “He made scabbards to hold his pickaxe, shovel, clippers, and chainsaw on his horse. He often rode home at dusk singing ‘Riding Down the Canyon to Watch the

Sun Go Down’ by Gene Autry.”

In 1991, he started the trail up Holbrook Canyon. In a previous interview in 2021 when King turned 100, he said, “You couldn’t ride a horse up there then. I would go as far as I could get then I’d build that trail until I got to the top of the mountain.

I got some help on it too. I loved that, I’d spend all the time I could building the trail up there.”

King retired after 35 years as an Air Force civil service employee at the Hill Air Force Base Aircraft Maintenance De-

pot, mostly working on the B-29 Super Fortress, said Glenn. “He never stopped working even after retirement. He worked as a master carpenter for years.”

King has owned 19 horses, she said. “He’s never been without a horse over the last 74 years. Winston Churchill once said, ‘No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.’ King has logged many hours in the saddle, but he considers the hours all over the mountains near Bountiful precious and therapeutic.”

Glenn said King first rode in Bountiful when he rented a horse at Bungee Ranch, where the Bountiful Ridge Golf Course is now. “King rode from Bountiful up to the Great Western trail along the ridge of the mountains all the way to Salt Lake. He got lost when he went off the trail. He stayed the night, found a spring and encountered a sheepherder that helped direct him.”

King was always pushing the limits, she said. “No one could tell him he was too old to ride horses. He’d joke and say if it was his time to go he’d like to pass away doing something he loved – riding a horse.” l

Hill History – charting a legacy of service

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles about the history of Hill Air Force Base and the people who worked there.

HILL AIR FORCE BASE—Residents driving I-15 in Northern Utah have likely passed by Hill Air Force Base many times, perhaps they’ve even visited the adjacent museum, or seen the airshow, but a select few know the amazing history that

has occurred in its 80 years of existence. With over eight decades of history, there have been some amazing things that have happened on that base, and amazing people that have taken part in writing this nation’s history.

That’s exactly what this series of articles will be about, and focus on: the history of Hill Air Force Base itself, from the 1940s to the present, but moreover, it will highlight the people that served there from the start to the present. Through these articles, readers will get a glimpse at the lives of the amazing men and women who have served right in their own backyards.

Hill Air Force Base opened as Hill Field on Nov. 1, 1940, just one year before the United States Entered World War II. By this time, hostilities in both Europe and the Pacific were already underway, and by the time of the Attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it was clear just how useful Hill Field would be.

That usefulness would carry over from year-to-year, conflict to conflict, as thousands of military personnel, as well as civilian employees, put in their best effort with the countless number of aircraft that passed through the base, from B-17s to F-35s and everything in between.

But what exactly do they do at Hill? While the operations are varied, and include many of the same things you’d find at other bases across the country, Hill Air Force Base is unique in a big way, explained Base Historian Jonathan Bingham. While every Air Force unit has basic repair capabilities, when things go beyond that level, they call Hill.

The best way to think of it, explained Bingham was almost like home repair.

Most people can do a few things for home repair, fixing a leaky faucet, patching a hole in the wall, or things like that, for larger renovations, most people call in an expert. The same sort of thing goes for the aircraft that come through Hill Air force Base, and the people working there do an outstanding job of it.

They do their jobs “to a level you would not believe possible,” said Bingham, and that’s the exact sort of thing readers can expect from the Hill History series in the Davis Journal. Each article will focus on a different decade, and take a look at some influential people that were either stationed there, or were working there during that time.

Of course, with thousands of civilians currently employed on the base, and over 80 years of history, there won’t be enough time or space to cover everyone that made a difference, but it’s the hope that these few examples will be representative of the thousands that have served and that their example will be an inspiration to those who hear their stories for the first time. l

OSCAR KING GREEN ENJOYS SOME CAKE at his 100th birthday celebration. Green passed away Aug. 1 just shy of his 102nd birthday.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Photo courtesy Hill Air Force Base Facebook.

ered on the south side of the course, a Facebook post said.

A security camera captured footage of several individuals fleeing from where the golf carts were recovered. Please contact West Bountiful PD at 801-292-4487 or dispatch at 801298-6000 with any information and reference Case#W23-01299.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Aug. 21-27

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, Aug. 21, 5-8:30 p.m. Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Create Better Health with Fresh Summer Produce

Monday, Aug. 21, 7-8 p.m., FREE

Layton Branch Library, 155 N. Wasatch Dr.

Summer Nights With the Stars:

Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m.

$10-$30

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Aug. 24, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Rock the Park Concert Series: Billy Nation – A Tribute to Billy Joel

Thursday, Aug. 24, 8-9:30 p.m.

Fountain Square in Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave.

Final Friday Festival

Friday, Aug. 25, 4-8 p.m.

Farmers market, local artists, live music

Kaysville Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Rd.

Layton F.E.S.T.

Friday, Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m. until dusk

Locally-grown food, entertainment, shopping and food trucks Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Dr.

Free Friday Film Series: School of Rock

Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Kaysville Library Book Sale

Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kaysville Branch, 215 N. Fairfield Rd.

Fruit Heights Founders Day

Celebration

Saturday, Aug. 26, 6-10 p.m.

Enjoy a car show, food trucks, live music, quilt show, ice cream, chalk art, and more Harvey Park, 910 S. Mountain Rd.

Free Sunday Concert Series: Chrome Street Quartet

Sunday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N Wasatch Dr., Layton

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

Woods Cross police chief put on administrative leave

Woods Cross Police Chief Chad Soffe has been placed on administrative leave but officials have given no further information as to why due to employee privacy.

“The City does not comment on personnel issues related to its employees, other than to confirm employment status, to ensure that employees’ rights are protected,” City Administrator Bryce Haderlie said in a statement.

“I started my police service in 1979 as a Murray Police cadet,” said Soffe in a Facebook post. “Forty-four years later, 37 full-time years, it’s time to call it. When you know, you will know. A big thanks to all the officers I met and worked with along the way. I will pray for your continued safety as you serve. God Bless.”

Scott Buchanan will act as interim Chief in Soffe’s absence, Haderlie said.

Golf carts stolen from Lakeside Golf Course

The West Bountiful Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspects who stole six golf carts from Lakeside Golf Course around 3 a.m. earlier this week. The carts were recovered on the Denver - Rio Grande Rail Trail near 1300 North 900 West.

This is likely related to another incident early Sunday morning near the same time, only the carts were recov-

Man sentenced for setting Centerville house on fire, threatening couple

The man who threatened to kill a woman and her elderly father and burn down their Centerville home was given the maximum potential sentence in 2nd District Court last week.

Ammon Jacob Woodhead, 38 of Salt Lake City was ordered to serve three terms of six years to life in prison for aggravated arson and two counts of attempted aggravated murder, all first-degree felonies. Woodhead will also serve a term of zero to five years for disarming a police officer with an energy device and 364 days for assault on a police officer. The sentences will be served consecutively.

The incident occurred July 21, 2022 when Woodhead came through the open garage door of the home with a can of gasoline and threatened to burn the woman who was working in her office. She told him to leave and as she was calling 911 Woodhead came back and punched her in the mouth and face. The victim said he poured gas on the carpet and attempted to light it then lit the deck on fire.

Her elderly father was in a bedroom watching TV when Woodhead entered and started kicking and punching him. Responding officers helped them both to safety. When officers tried to take Woodhead into custody he refused to comply and fought the officers. He was tased several times and finally taken into custody.

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Financial situation all in one’s perspective

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Public opinion is everything,” acknowledging that what people think or feel is more important than actual facts. Applied to today’s politics, it is difficult to know what the economy will look like in 2024.

Points to Remember in Managing the Battles of Life

monthly to pay off existing credit card bills.

But the public will have its opinion – and as Bill Clinton famously said, “It’s the economy, stupid!”

Economic forecasters see the nation in a generally positive environment. Inflation is decreasing, wages are up, and we no longer fret over the price of a dozen eggs. Yet surveys indicate Utahns, like most Americans, are still struggling to “get by” on what they earn.

The answer is simple: Utah families have their own expectations. Prosperity used to be having a full dinner plate; today, it’s having a full garage!

As an example, a friend of mine is one of the majority of Americans who worry about their bills. He lives in Davis County, is married with three children – a normal Utah family. He and his wife earn about $4,000 monthly after deducting taxes and church donations.

He recently tracked all of his monthly expenditures. Readers are invited to compare his monthly spending with their own.

His house payment is a relatively modest $900 per month. He pays about $420 is combined waste removal, gas, and electricity service. He estimates $600 monthly for gasoline for their two cars. Other costs include $40 for streaming services, $200 for children’s braces, $95 for auto insurance, $180 for children’s recreational team fees and activities, and $50 for life insurance. Additionally, he put $250

He uses his credit card to purchase daily items. In the month he tracked his spending, he bought $412 for groceries and other items (Barnes and Noble, Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, etc.). None of the items were particularly expensive, the most $61 at a shoe store. However, he and his family averaged more than $20 per day at restaurants (mostly fast-food), accounting for a total of $655. The dining-out expense only included three evening (date nights) where he and his wife spent anywhere from $62 to $83.

He doesn’t think his spending is lavish or dramatically different from similar families with teenagers in Davis County. Yet his total expenses ($3,852) are near his total income. He figures things will ease when the teens leave the house. But in the meantime, he and his family are pressured at the thought of a major unexpected expense.

It’s all in one’s perspective. If you live in Somalia, you think Mr. Davis County is wealthy. Some would say he could trim his restaurant bill, but realistically even a 25% reduction wouldn’t relieve his anxiety of a major medical expense or a costly roof repair. Others will suggest he searches for a part-time second job.

He and his wife will probably vote. How they feel about their financial situation will probably decide who resides in the White House in 2025.

Bryan Gray, a longtime 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

Utah needs a proven leader

How do you feel about clean air in the Salt Lake Valley? Bingo! It’s what we all want. But in truth, it took too many years for Utah Republicans to actually begin to change policy and regulations to improve the valley air we all breathe.

Rep. Becky Edwards began to sponsor legislation to improve our air quality in her first legislative year. She was unsuccessful at first; then she began the important process of building coalitions. She helped form the Clean Air Caucus. Several years later her bills began to pass the Utah Legislature. Utah can do more, but Becky was one of the first Republican legislators to recognize that our air quality should be a priority for every Utah elected official.

What Utah needs is a congressional representative who will recognize the problems, study possible solutions, and work with others to form partnerships that actually gets good bills passed. Becky Edwards is that person!

When she served for 10 years in the Utah House of Representatives, she had a solid history of being respected by all of her associates. Everyone wanted her as an ally on their important issues because they knew she was fair, ethical, and her sole goal was

to serve her constituents to the best of her ability.

She will work tirelessly for all citizens in Utah Congressional District 2.

Becky often campaigns with a traveling yellow couch, the actual couch where she has met with countless constituents in her own home and potential constituents from throughout the state. It’s symbolic of her concern for others and her recognition that she can learn by doing something important and unique – listen to others.

Becky Edwards is a proven political leader with a sterling record of accomplishment.

If you’re a registered Republican in the south Davis area, your mail-in ballot will arrive this week to elect the party candidate. This will be your chance to vote for one of the most capable public servants that I have ever met – Becky Edwards.

I’m grateful that I had the privilege of working with her for a few years as a colleague in the Utah House of Representatives. To know her is to respect her. Utah needs her in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sheryl Allen

Our identity is ultimately defined by the fact that we are children of Heavenly Father. Everything else can be fixed. With this in mind, it is essential that we decide ahead of time to strive for mighty things rather than mediocrity, for when we achieve mediocrity, we tend to settle for something far less than Heavenly Father’s Plan.

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rather than mediocrity, for when we achieve mediocrity, we tend to settle for something far less than Heavenly Father’s Plan.

Our peace of mind is not dependent on the idea that everything is going to be all right; but rather, it is based on the realization that because of the Lord’s timing, everything is already all right. In other words, it is essential that we strive to be bold and optimistic. Life is too short for anything less.

At times, we may experience feelings of fear or defeat, but our hope and faith will get us through the toughest of times and make it possible to stop being lost. At times we may seem to get lost, but don’t believe it. Stay focused and know that these negative thoughts will pass. Dare to be bold.

Gospel principles are the most effective blueprints to manage any problems. This was true in the past, it is true now, and it will continue to be so in the eternities. We are not victims in life, but victors who will continue to bounce back and rise above.

We have assistance from both sides of the veil. We are proven commodities. We are here in this world by Divine Design, so decide to move beyond your previous self that may be filled with fear and confusion.

We need to remember that fear does not stop death, but it stops the enjoyment of life. And worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles, but it takes away today’s peace. So, decide to move beyond the darkness and dare to love. Dare to define yourself in a manner that leads to happiness and peace of mind. Don’t settle! If we settle for less, we’ll get it. We’re not here to settle! We’re here to succeed. Don’t be fooled by your fears.

Our identity is ultimately defined by the fact that we are children of Heavenly Father. Everything else can be fixed. With this in mind, it is essential that we decide ahead of time to strive for mighty things

Our peace of mind is not dependent on the idea that everything is going to be all right, but rather, it is based on the realization that because of the Lord’s timing, everything is already all right. In other words, it is essential that we strive to be bold and optimistic. Life is too short for anything less.

At times we may experience feelings of fear or defeat, but our hope and faith will get us through the toughest of times and make it possible to stop being lost. At times we may seem to get lost, but don’t believe it. Stay focused and know that these negative thoughts will pass. Dare to be bold.

Gospel principles are the most effective blueprints to manage any problems. This was true in the past, it is true now, and it will continue to be so in the eternities. Don’t just exist, but live to the fullest. When we look for the beauty, we’ll find it. If we’re looking for miracles, we can’t miss them. The most important things in life are everywhere. We can be different than we ever imagined. Because of the Savior’s sacrifice, we can grow beyond our old perception of who we thought we were. What this means is that our old mistakes have not disqualified us from Heaven’s reach. We don’t have to allow fear and anxiety to dominate or immobilize. We’re not alone. Reach out for the Light. We have assistance from both sides of the veil. We are here to succeed!

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

What goes on at the senior citizen center

“There is some strange stuff that goes on at those senior centers Dad!” an adult son of an 80-year-old said as he signed his dad up to attend the Bountiful Senior Center last fall.

Yep, nobody in Davis Co. need be bored or lonely as they age. There is music, Bingo, dancing, Tai Chi and more. The coffee and cookies are top notch. Opening at 8 a.m. we can stay for lunch and great conversation and drama. The rules are that one is not to talk about religion, politics or sex. But heck don’t you think that 70 and 80-year-old’s ought to know something about those things? So we talk about them anyway. And there are romances, break ups and few engagements and marriages.

Last week a wonderful man who attended reached over 100 years old and passed away and we miss him. Just a week earlier family had taken his car keys away from him. Earlier I asked the centenarian his secret to living that long and he told me that “He stayed away from wild women!”

The topic this week of course is Trump

and at least two attendees still support him. Many of us think Trump should be hung for treason as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Eisenhower would have done. And as can be expected some of us get frustrated and stomp off and sulk moving to a different table.

The staff bends over backward to please us and is very tolerant and kind. But they have about eight big butcher knives on the wall in the kitchen they can grab if we get too rowdy. But usually when the Sr. Cit. staff get frustrated with us they just drop a chair loudly down on the floor to warn us to settle down. Since many of us have weak hearts that gets our attention. Despite our reputation for being strange I promise you we are “just people” and act like people. Davis County Seniors do come; I promise you there will be talk of doctors, politics, religion, sex and drama. No need to stay home and be bored or lonely.

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Local prep football teams fall in first games of the season

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Still a week before classes began for the 2023–24 school year, high school football kicked off. With a full slate on Aug. 11, local Region 1 teams Davis and Farmington were both in action. Neither could pull out a win in week one.

Davis

The Darts came on strong last season after a slow start. This season began with a loss, too, though Davis played its opponent much closer than it did a year ago.

Davis opened the 2022 campaign against eventual state champion Lehi, losing 48-0. The same two teams met on Aug. 11, but this one was more competitive with Lehi prevailing 28-14. A

low-scoring game saw Davis lead 7-6 at halftime. Davis pulled ahead with 4:26 left in the second when Tradon Bessinger threw an 8-yard TD pass to Kash Gates. Lehi recorded two touchdowns in the third quarter to go up 20-7. But on the final play of the third quarter, Bessinger scored on a 1-yard run. However, the Darts couldn’t manage anything else on the scoreboard, and Lehi had a touchdown with a two-point conversion half-

VHS volleyball headed up by new yet familiar coach

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

The Viewmont High volleyball program welcomes a new head coach this season but Karl Lippa is known to the girls as he was a volunteer assistant two years ago and the JV coach last fall.

“Cathy did a great job to get Viewmont to a respectable level and I am grateful for all her hard work,” Lippa said. “We’ll continue to build upon the work from Cathy, Krysta Hamilton [prior JV coach] and Kristi Roy [prior sophomore coach and current JV coach]. I’m excited for this program.”

Lippa replaces Cathy Hope who coached the Vikings for four years. He was an educator in Virginia for 16 years while also coaching girls and boys volleyball. After moving to Utah three years ago, he connected with Hope and volunteered his time with the 2021 team.

“These kids are just good, genuine kids and there is a real sense of community here,” Lippa said. “It’s been really helpful for me to have the girls and parents to get to know me and what I want and how we’re going to do it. The biggest emphasis is on having the right moral compass where the girls are treating the gyms, the referees and others with respect, and also the understanding that they are students first and athletes second.”

The Vikings return five varsity players from the 2022 team and have added seven more to the top squad as they enter the season hoping to improve on a state showing a year ago where they lost both matches.

“We expect the girls to contribute to and for each other. They can all be top players this year,” said Lippa, noting the excitement of the offseason and the

commitment of the players to working hard to be prepared for the year.

On the VHS squad this year are seniors Julia

way through the fourth quarter.

The Darts struggled running the ball, totaling just 1 net yard. But Bessinger was brilliant on the night. The sophomore threw 60 passes, completing 39 for 358 yards. Three Darts had double figures in catches, and two had at least 100 yards receiving. Tyson Baggett had 11 catches for 120 yards, Gates had 10 for

VHS runner sets school record in mile, has sights set higher

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Viewmont High senior Gabe Hooper was raised with running in his blood as his parents were both collegiate runners at Weber State. But, he has been carving his own name in the Vikings’ record books and this summer he ran a 4:13 mile at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon June 20 to set a new Viewmont mark in the event.

“I knew what the school record was

GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN! Davis Quarterback Tradon Bessinger (13) feels the “heat” from Lehi’s Penisimani Takitaki (40). Bessinger completed 39-60 for 358 Yards in the 28 - 14 loss.

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Baird, Brook Bedingfield, Brittley Gines, Sydney Hansen, Maddie

Lege and Taylor Veach; juniors Nessa Haddock, Nini Hutchings and CJ Johnson; sophomores Mya Edgington and

VIEWMONT’S MADDIE LEGE (24) and Sydney Hansen (19) block a Spike by Riverton’s Hannah (23). The defensive effort helped beat the 6A Silverwolves 3 games to 1.

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VIEWMONT HIGH SENIOR GABE HOOPER runs in the 2022 5A state meet.

Photo courtesy Trent Hooper

New coach excited to take over Viewmont girls tennis program

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Whena team gets a new coach, there is usually a blend of excitement and nervousness.

That’s what Brooke Boyd is feeling now as she prepares to lead the Viewmont girls tennis team.

A new coach can infuse enthusiasm into a program – enthusiasm that may have been missing. For the coach, there are a lot of unknowns, such as how the players will respond and whether there will be a good connection. For players, the change can be positive, but there can also be some resistance.

Boyd is eager to get started. She played tennis in high school and has played off and on in the years that have followed.

“I'm most excited about getting into the tennis community again,” she said. “I'm excited to get to know the good group of girls we have and to get involved in fun competition again.”

Darts off to another great start in girls soccer as week three wraps up

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Things are looking good so far for the defending Class 6A state champion Davis Darts girls soccer team. With two more wins, the Darts improved to 4-0 on the season as Region play begins next week on Aug. 24.

On Aug. 10, the Darts had stiff competition from Corner Canyon, which took Davis into overtime and eventually into a shootout. There, the Darts prevailed, out dueling the Chargers 3-2 in penalty kicks. This followed a lengthy game in which both teams scored in the first half but couldn’t find the net in the second half or two overtime periods. Emmerson Taylor scored for Davis, and the defense played strong to hold Corner Canyon in check.

On Aug. 14, however, Davis had a much easier time picking up a win. This time, the opponent was overmatched Taylorsville, and the Darts recorded an 8-0 blowout. Six of the goals came in the first half, allowing the Darts to empty the bench and rest starters in the second half. Still, after halftime, Davis added two more goals. In all, eight players scored for the Darts. Avery Thal, Simone Packer, Lexi Lund, Tessa Franks, Kate Willard, Brooklyn Phongsavath and Sammy Maudsley

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had goals. Elesha Magley and Lund combined to get the shutout, earning 0.5 shutouts each. Davis travels to Logan on Thursday for the final tune-up before league play.

Farmington

After a 3-0 start, the Phoenix have lost two in a row, both by one goal. Farmington had a match with Taylorsville on Wednesday (after our press time) for a chance to rebound and move to 4-2.

On Aug. 10, Farmington lost 3-2 to Green Canyon, a team that as of our press deadline was 6-0. It was tied at halftime, but Green Canyon outscored Farmington 2-1 in the second half. Anndi Wright and Breklyn Archibald scored for the Phoenix, while Grace Quinton and Brynlee Austin had assists.

On Aug. 12, Bingham was the next team to edge Farmington. This time, the fellow Class 6A foe posted a 2-1 win over the Phoenix, with the winning goal coming in overtime. Kira Hampshire had a second-half goal for Farmington. However, the Phoenix couldn’t equalize Bingham’s overtime goal to send the match to a shootout.

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Boyd inherits a team that tied for 12th in the Class 5A state tournament last season. Viewmont had six points at state, tied with Wasatch and Alta. Among Region 5 teams, the Vikings were second. The Vikings got their points from the second singles duo of Cara Vogrinec and Catherine Gladwell. Gladwell, who won a firstround match and lost in the quarterfinals. Gladwell graduated, but Vogrinec was just a sophomore.

Though at press time Boyd hadn’t yet held tryouts and hadn’t solidified her team, most of last year’s varsity players were underclassmen.

At first singles, Emily Bowen was a sophomore last season. Second singles competitor Sophia Robison is just a soph-

omore this season. Meanwhile, at third singles, Annabella Uffens was a junior, so she is eligible to return to the team for her senior year. In addition to Vogrinec being a junior and able to come back to the squad, two other doubles players from last year were underclassmen. First doubles players from 2022, Sadie Erickson and Anna Fillmore, are seniors this season. So while Boyd hadn’t quite decided on a lineup for the 2023 campaign as of our press time, she had some experienced candidates to choose from.

No matter whom she picks to play on the varsity squad, Boyd wants the players to be ready to compete. She isn’t shy about putting her team up against talented opponents.

“The expectation this season is to play a high level of teams,” she said. “We've got a lot of good teams in our regions, as well as playing good competitive non-region teams and tournaments.”

One thing Boyd is confident about is her players’ preparation and attitude.

“The girls work really hard and prepare well for season play,” she said. “Most of them are used to practicing and playing matches year-round.”

Boyd acknowledges that there will likely be some ups and downs in her first year at the helm of the Vikings’ program. But she also believes that working together, she, the players and her staff can have a successful year.

“As a team, we need to learn to be flexible and communicate,” Boyd said. “There are lots of changes as a new coach – changes with policy from administration. We will need to learn to communicate these changes and roll with the punches.”

The girls tennis season began Aug. 7. The state tournament is Sept. 28 and 30. l

Davis High golf looking for more

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Nearly every golfer returns from a top-10 team from last year for the Davis High boys golf team including Max Landon, Peyton Love, Logan Dent, Luke Simmons and Jack Christiansen. “They were consistently in the top six on the team,” said head coach Josh Roberts, who is in his third year with the program.

Roberts said the team’s emphasis during the offseason has been to practice as much as possible.

“We are hoping to see some big improvements,” Roberts said. “I know a few of the kids have been working hard to improve. I hope everyone has put in that much work.”

Also on the 2023 squad are Eli Brown, Toby Butcher, Ezra Drake, Cooper Harwood, Cooper Kirry, Connor Marelli, Jacob Merrill, Nate Merrill, Asher Montgomery, Madix Volk and Jaxson Yanyecic.

Roberts is being assisted by Jeff Graviet this season.

The team began the year with tournaments at Remuda Aug. 9. Landon’s

I was glad he stayed at my pace,” Gabe said.

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and then when I saw the results on the big screen, it was a feeling like none other,” Hooper said. “It made me really happy.”

“Gabe has worked really hard and is one of the fastest in the state,” said his dad – and VHS cross country coach – Trent Hooper, who also noted that he was the sixth-fastest junior in the nationals final.

Gabe’s previous personal best in the mile – a 4:19 – was recorded at March’s Nike Indoor Nationals in New York City. He also ran in the prestigious Nike Cross-Regional Southwest Meet last winter where he placed 41st out of 160 and felt he could have done better but he woke up sick on the day of the race.

The son of Trent and Chelsy Hooper of Centerville also has the third-best time in the 800 meters at the school, nearly two seconds back of his dad’s time – who is a 1997 Viewmont alum – that was set 26 years apart and stands second in the VHS record books. Gabe also has the third-fastest VHS time in the 3200 meters.

Gabe has been running since he was 8 years old and participated in a Fun Run 5K in Montana where “my dad ran with me the whole way. I’m sure he was going a lot slower than he could have but

A year later, and with a move to California, Gabe and his dad were running at a local high school track where they would time themselves and watch their progress. He continued to enjoy running over the years and began his own journey at Viewmont High as a freshman on the cross country team and his dad became involved with the program by running “Motivational Mondays.” By the next fall, Trent Hooper was an assistant coach on the staff. “My dad always wanted to come back here and he jumped on the chance to help coach and then take over when Kacie [Moore] stepped down to be a full-time mom,” Gabe said. “I really enjoy my dad being the coach. Running is kind of all he talks about anyway and it really helps my development.”

Gabe, who also plays the clarinet for the school’s wind ensemble, returns for his final cross country season after an All-State showing of seventh place at last year’s 5A state championships and will lead the VHS program that is among the favorites to take the team title. Younger brother Sam is also a sophomore for the Vikings.

Gabe thrives on setting and achieving goals and steadily works toward them. “When I was a freshman I sat down with my dad and told him that I want-

seven-under 65 tied for third place individually as the senior led the Darts to a second-place finish as a team. Love had a career-best round – shooting a 66 – and tying for fourth while Simmons also had a career low score of 67. Christiansen’s 77 was Davis’ fourth score.

“The first match was very fun. We shot 13-under with our first four scores,” said Roberts. “It’s really fun to watch the kids grow each year. Hopefully, we can keep the good play going.”

At Davis Park Aug. 14, Landon’s 70 led the Darts while Love shot a 73, helping Davis tie for fifth place. “We struggled as a team today, but we had some solid rounds out of our top two players still,” Roberts said. “We will bounce back.”

Regular season Region 1 tournaments are also at Valley View Aug. 28, Lakeside Sept. 11, The Barn Sept. 18 and Bountiful Ridge Sept. 25 are scheduled with a two-day Region tournament at Old Mill and Glen Eagle Oct. 2-3. The 6A state tournament will be held at Old Mill Oct. 9-10. l

ed to be the best runner in the nation. I asked him what it would take to get me there and I have set out to do that,” Gabe said, noting that other focuses are a goal of running a 4:10 mile, qualifying again for the Nike Cross-Regionals meet and running a sub-4 in the mile during track season.

Combined with his work ethic, Gabe credits his faith as a prominent role in his running and development. “My belief in God is such a big part of this for me,” he said. “I know that He loves me and helps me have success. Believing that He can give me strength has been a big motivator and the reason I really have persevered so long.”

Gabe said he would love the opportunity to run in college like his parents and is exploring his options. “I want a chance to see how I do on the college level and it would be great to have my running help pay my way through school,” he said. “One of the biggest influences in my life is running and it’s taught me how to push myself better than anything else. I’ve learned so much about not giving up or quitting when it gets hard. It’s also been a good time for me to reflect on what my purpose is and those are great lessons I will always be able to use in life.” l

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SOCCER SCRAMBLE: Farmington’s Savanna Barlow (teal jersey) works at stealing the ball from green Canyon’s Bella Sackett (4). The score was tied until the 78 minute mark when the Wolves scored on a Penalty Kick winning 3 - 2.

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Davis High volleyball ready to get started

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Seniors Loryn Helgesen and Emily Walker return from an eighth-place team last season to help lead the Davis High volleyball team this fall. They were counting on outside hitter Anne Down to also be a key contributor but head coach McKay Barker said the senior suffered an injury playing for her club team in the spring. “She will be out most, if not all, the high school season,” Barker, who is in her third season, said. “She would have been an important part of our team and our players will have to step up and work hard to fill the hole she has left.”

Junior Anabell Briggs was also noted by Barker as a player who is “showing a lot of promise for the season.”

Serving and passing are the fundamentals the Darts are focusing in on this year. “That will be huge for us,” Barker said. “We have the ability to be a great offensive team but in order to display that we have to be able to pass.”

Also on the DHS team this season are seniors Anna Harkness, Emma Robbins, Kayla Robinson, Jenna Sullivan and Kennedy Thompson; juniors Olivia Checketts, Paige Halliday, Claire Hodgson, Avery Jensen, Katie Reymer, Abigale Tanner, Leah Tuft and Naomi Udy; sophomores Alex Harris, Jewel Korth, Scarlet Little, Marella Marso, Oaklee McKenzie, Juliana Muzyhchenko, Taylor Richards, Serena Roth, Olivia Smith, Sadie Streadbeck, Ella Tsantis, Zoey Walsh and Pola Wong.

So far this season, the JV and sophomore squads played in their own Brown and Gold JV/sophomore tournament Aug. 10-11. The JV team defeated Clearfield in its final match to take fifth and the sophomores placed sixth.

“They played well and had some great matches

against some great teams,” Barker said. “This is always a good tournament to see where other teams are at and helps us realize what we need to work on.”

The Darts will also face American Fork Aug. 24, Bingham Aug. 29, Mountain Ridge Aug. 31 and Morgan Sept. 6 before playing in the Utah Valley Invi -

tational Sept. 7-9. Region 1 home-and-away games against Weber, Fremont, Syracuse, Layton and Farmington begin Sept. 14. Davis ends its regular season at the Skyline varsity tournament Oct. 20-21. l

Senior leadership will be key for WXHS volleyball

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Five seniors – Anau Tua’one, Akilisi Pahulu, Dani Brey, Annie Lewis and Millie Oscarson – will be back for the fourth-ranked Woods Cross High volleyball team this year and between their leadership and the excitement of the fall season, head coach Josie Hilton is optimistic about the year.

“Our seniors have come in so confident and it’s helped the energy in the gym,” said Hilton. “They have really improved, have increased their pace and are gonna do some amazing things for us this year.”

Hilton also noted sophomore standout Avery Poulton, a “tall, lanky powerful hitter who is really fun to watch,” a good group of returning juniors and some upand-coming freshmen in Zamari Christensen, Alisi Tapaatoutai, Brylee Howard, Ella Hinton and Sarah Robison as ones to keep an eye on.

The focus of the offseason for Woods Cross has been building team chemistry to ensure that players trust and understand

each other as the season gets going. “We want to have a good core so when we experience adversity, we are rebounding from that adversity,” Hilton said. “We want to get gritty together and break into the higher group at the end.”

Also on the 2023 Wildcats squad are juniors Gillian Anderson, Jaydee Hardy, Nesi Pututau, Maia Rudd and Tuanai Tia; sophomores Bailey Anderson, Audrey Ayala, Adia Cook, Kiersten Ence, Amelia Gale, McKenna Howes, Tupu Hunt, Lillian Larsen, Alexis Ormsby, Daynette Pututau, Madison Schaerrer and Mele Watanabe; and freshmen Colette Germane, Orillana Matagi, Mallory Nelson, Libby Phillips, McCall Preston, MaLeah Quinton, Daesha Roberts and Victoria Sullivan.

Hilton will be joined on the coaching staff by former WXHS assistant coach Lee Eschler who will bring “so much volleyball knowledge” in helping the varsity team and developing the setters in the program.

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Payton Griffin; and freshman Klancee Larsen.

Lippa is being assisted on the coaching staff by Roy, Brooklyn Wiggins and Kerri Haddock and team managers Emily Trimming and Halle Turner.

So far this season, the JV and sophomore teams participated in the Brown and Gold tournament Aug. 10-11.

on a strong note, winning two matches on their final day.”

In its first varsity match of the season, the Vikings hosted Riverton Aug. 15 and defeated the Silverwolves 3-1.

LOOKING FOR A HELPING HAND: Davis’ Josh Barker (24) grabs a Lineman’s jersey as he’s tackled by Lehi’s Fuapauna Mama (32). The Pioneer's intense "D” forced 3 Interceptions for a Dart Season Opener loss 28 - 14.

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100 and Bode Sparrow caught 12 passes for 75 yards. Defensively, McCoy Frasure and Carter Dorius had seven tackles each. Davis next hosts West Jordan on Friday.

Farmington

The Phoenix had a tough time getting much going on offense in its Aug. 11 opener at home against Pleasant Grove. Farmington totaled 36 yards on

the ground and 176 through the air in an 18-0 shutout loss.

Easton Wight was 22 of 40 passing on the night. His favorite target was Jake Metcalfe, who had seven catches for 70 yards. The defense had its moments and played tough against the Vikings. Some of the top performers on that side of the ball were Lucas Peterson and Carter Tingey, as each had 11 tackles. Austin Wilcox had an interception.

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“Both went 2-4, and I was personally pleased with the job the coaches have done,” Lippa said. “For the JV squad, it’s a good eye-opener to see what we as a team need to work on and it also gives us an opportunity to play teams outside our region and see how we stack up. The sophomore team did exceptionally well working together with tremendous growth and learning occurring as a preseason tournament is a great way for the players to get experience. They finished

“The match was rather competitive with both teams showing excellent preseason play,” Lippa said. “Our blocking and defense were the keys to each set of victory. The offense was run well with excellence block coverage from our defensive players. While we have many areas to work on and grow, I am pleased with how the team performed.”

Viewmont also plays Layton Aug. 17, in the Riverton Tournament Aug. 18-19 and Herriman Aug. 22 before Region 5 home-and-away matches begin Aug. 29 against Bonneville, Box Elder, Northridge, Bountiful, Woods Cross, Roy and Clearfield. l

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DAVIS HIGH SENIORS Emily Walker and Loryn Helgesen are two key returners for the Darts volleyball squad this season.

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WOODS CROSS HIGH SENIORS Anau Tua’one, Akilisi Pahulu, Dani Brey, Annie Lewis and Millie Oscarson are being looked to for leadership on and off the court this season.

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EDUCATION

Schools look at the whole child, not just academics

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

WOODS CROSS—Going back to school after a long summer can be tough. As that transition takes place, Woods Cross Elementary is trying to make school a fun place to be where kids can feel safe and cared about. Each school in the district has a plan in place for SEL (Social Emotional Learning) that looks at the whole child, not just academics.

“We have morning meeting circle time,” said Principle Buck Ekstrom. “The kids sit on a rug and the teacher asks the kids simple questions like ‘what did you do on the weekend?’ That gives kids a chance to talk about things that are happening in their life. Things the teacher might need to address beyond what the question might have been. It comes out.”

The school’s theme is “Catch the Kindness Wave,” he said. “We want to focus on kindness.”

Ekstrom said the school also has a Multi Tiered Systems of Support team. “Adult team members talk about concerns that have come up with a student’s emotional or physical needs such as struggling to have food or a home and we help provide resources.”

The Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) is made up of student

leaders, he said. “They look for ways on how to make the school more inclusive and welcoming so that kids feel like they belong.”

They give advice and feedback to the administration, said Ekstrom. “They come up with ideas and they’re part of our initiative efforts and help plan and organize events. It gives them leadership experience and we get insights and perspective from students.”

The HOPE Squad is also going strong, he said. “We’ve had it for five years now. Kids have to be elected but it’s not a popularity contest. It’s kids who other students feel they can trust or someone they feel comfortable going to for help.”

The school also offers a wide range of before and after clubs, Ekstrom said. “It helps students feel connected to school. We have chess, archery, wrestling, multicultural, gardening, drama that does the school play, choir, etc. We try to provide something for every kid. They find their little niche and feel included and that they belong – outside of academics.”

Attendance has dropped since COVID, he said. “It has really floundered. Through a joint effort with AmeriCorps we’ve hired someone to focus on attendance and chronic absenteeism with kids who struggle to get here.”

PRINCIPALS AND POPSICLES

Ekstrom said they’ve established Professional Learning Communities (PLC). “They look at behavioral issues and attendance in a weekly meeting and try to find solutions. We want

to provide a safe place at school. We want them to be banging on the door they’re so excited to be here.” l

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

As kids get back into the routine of another school year, there is some excitement for what’s ahead but for some children it might bring anxiety. Parents play a key role in helping their child through the understandable ups and downs.

“First, start with what we call ‘bottom of the pyramid’ needs,” said Rachel Reist, LCSW, Learning to Breathe coordinator for Davis Behavioral Health. “These are our physical needs for rest, nutrition, hydration and exercise. It may seem really basic, but these are the building blocks of wellness for us all.”

Help children get on a good sleeping schedule as soon as possible, she said. “Plan ahead for wholesome meals and snacks. Be sure they keep a water bottle nearby to stay hydrated in these hot months and support them in walking, running and playing. Before we can attend to our emotional world adequately we have to take care of the physical body.”

Now, how about emotions? Reist said. “There’s the anxiety about going to school, the sadness when friendships are hard, the frustration with younger siblings, etc. Though our gut instinct may be to jump in to trying to ‘fix’ these emotions right away and make them stop, another approach is usually more helpful, especially in the long term.”

Reist said instead, parents need to remind themselves and their child that all of those emotions are OK and they can talk about them. “You might need a breath to soothe yourself when you notice that some of your child's emotions elicit your own anxiety. Then invite your child to walk through what we call a ‘Mindful Pause.’”

Reist offers these suggestions:

• Pause and take a breath

• Name the emotion(s) that they are feeling

• Notice and describe where they feel the emotion in their body

• Ask what support they need to help them – a drink or snack, a walk outside, a chance to write or draw or talk about what they are feeling, a hug…

• After taking a few minutes to do that activity, ask them to name the emotion(s) they are feeling now

“For further support, we hope you will tap into our community resources offered through DBH Prevention and the Communities That Care Coalitions," said Reist. “Come for an EveryDay Strong presentation, a Circle of Security Parenting class, a Strengthening Families class, an Emotion Coaching class, a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class, or a Learning to Breathe class.”

For more information about the DBH classes or how to help your child navigate the emotions of returning to school, visit dbhutah.org/prevention.l

Three-year-old Willianna shows off her green popsicle on the steps of Boulton Elementary School. The Principals and Popsicles event was a way to say goodbye to the outgoing principal Tiffany Tuck and the incoming principal Lori James. Tuck will be going to Antelope Elementary.

Photo by Becky Ginos

STUDENTS AT WOODS CROSS ELEMENTARY work on their robotics in an after school program. The school has implemented several clubs with something for every child.

Courtesy photo

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the main courthouse entrance of the Davis County Courthouse, 800 West State Street, Farmington, Utah on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed recorded January 12, 2022, originally executed by Kimberly Cherry, LLC, a Utah limited liability company as Trustor(s), in favor of Ridgeline Capital, LC, covering real property in Layton, Davis County, Utah (no address assigned), more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the South line of Cherry Lane, said point being South 0°13’30” West 501.24 feet along the Section line and East 1181.57 feet from the West Quarter corner of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, and running; thence Southeasterly 65.66 feet along the arc of a 486.50 foot radius curve to the left, (center bears North 05°59’36” East and long chord bears South 87°52’23” East 65.61 feet, with a central angle of 07°43’58”) along the South line of Cherry Lane; thence South 2°14’00” East 492.44 feet; thence West 178.69 feet to the end point of a Boundary Line Agreement, recorded on May 27, 2011, as Entry No. 2600819, in Book 5283, at Page 1370-1371 of the records of Davis County and the East line of Foothills at Cherry Lane Phase 1 Subdivision; thence North 0°25’00” West 352.52 feet along the aforementioned Boundary Line Agreement and the East line of Foothills at Cherry Lane Subdivision Phase 1; thence East 102.04 feet; thence North 02°14’00” West 142.10 feet to the South line of Cherry Lane and the point of beginning.

Tax ID No. 09-087-0291

The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Ridgeline Capital, LC, and the record owner(s) of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Kimberly Cherry LLC, a Utah limited liability company.

Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in said trust deed. Bidders must tender $5,000 at the sale (non-refundable to highest bidder), payable to Christopher G. Jessop, Trustee, and the balance of the purchase price by noon the next business day following the sale. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier's check. Cash is not acceptable.

DATED July 26, 2023.

Christopher G. Jessop, Successor Trustee

Terry Jessop & Bitner

311 South State Street, Suite 450

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone: 801/534-0909, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Publishing: 8/4/2023, 8/11/2023, 8/18/2023

now they’re going to get it.”

It’s an exciting day, she said. “The fiber committee spent years on this and the council took a lot of time on what would be best for Bountiful.”

“We are honored to partner with Bountiful City in this ground-breaking venture,” said Roger Timmerman, CEO, at UTOPIA Fiber. “This model underscores the importance of community-driven initiatives in building robust and future-proof fiber infrastructure. We look forward to working closely with Bountiful to deliver exceptional internet services to its residents and businesses.”

This brings the most reliable speeds in the country, he said. “This will be built to the highest standard. There will be clean, stable and reliable fiber across the city.”

Key highlights of the partnership:

• Bountiful City has bonded for and owns the fiber infrastructure, UTOPIA Fiber will build and operate the system.

• The project is funded through subscriber revenues, at no cost to the taxpayer.

• Construction is to begin mid-

quite safe.”

It’s amazing, he said. “Walls with earth take months to build. With geofoam we can get a wall up in about three weeks.”

The blocks move around quite easily, said Harris. “It’s the big version of Jenga. They go together well and stack so they’re pretty tight.”

Harris said they expect the West Davis Highway will be open to traffic by the end of the year. “We’re excited. There are a few things we’ll have to do but we want traffic on the road and we’re on track to do that now.”

year 2023 with 24-36 month estimated completion.

• Located 11 miles north of Salt Lake City, Bountiful will be the second largest city in Utah who has partnered with UTOPIA Fiber.

The project will start in the northwest corner of Bountiful and move to the southeast, said Timmerman. “We’ll start here because it is right next to Centerville that already has UTOPIA so we have the backbone that will make it easy to move here.”

Monthly residential pricing is anticipated to range from $75-$90 depending on the speed, he said. “This is unique because Bountiful owns the project. With others it’s collectively over all the cities. This means Bountiful can set their own terms. They could reduce or adjust prices based on sign ups or the bond. They don’t anticipate a shortfall. The whole project will be paid for by voluntary sign ups.”

“We know their (UTOPIA) track record and feel confident about it,” said Harris. “Residents who choose to opt in can now have the UTOPIA option. We’re excited for the future.” l

Bookings are listed as reported to the Journal from the DC Sheriff’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Key: 1F, 2F, 3F degrees of felonies; MA, MB, MC degrees of misdemeanors

August 9

Javier Villa Carmona, Theft - value $1500$4999, 3F.

Erome Luna, Probation violation, 3F.

Manuel N. Martinez, Distribution of a controlled substance 2F, Forgery, 3F, Retail theftqualifying prior in 10 years, 3F.

Jeffrey I. Thompson, Enticing, soliciting, seducing or luring a minor by internet, 3F.

August 10

Thomas S. Burnham, Theft/receiving - value >=$5000, 2F.

Levi J. Cude, Sexual exploitation of a minor, 2F, Unlawful sexual activity with a minor, 3F.

Shantel N. Evans Solis, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Jonathan A. Gonzalez, Burglary, 2F.

Shawn T. Hagman, Retail theft - value < $500, 3F.

Jose T. Martinez III, Retail theft - value >= $5000, 2F.

Levi A. Montano, Transaction of a dangerous weapon by a class I restricted person, 3F. Francisco Renteria, Possession of stolen property, 3F, Two counts of unlawful acquisition/ possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F, Theft/ receiving - value $1500-$4999, 3F, Theft/receiving - value >= $5000, 2F, Mail theft, 3F.

Miguel A. Rico, Theft MA, 3F.

Luis Omar Rodriguez Garcia, Possession/use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Jaime M. Salinas, Damaging jails or other places of confinement, 3F, Aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, 2F.

Amy M. Shore, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Rebecca Weston, Retail Theft - Value >= $5000, 3F.

August 11

Aaron J. Bruce, Failure to stop for officer, 3F, DUI alcohol/drugs, 3F.

Gene E. Dodd, Possession of a controlled sub-

stance, 3F.

Juan J. Granados, Driving under the influencetwo or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Claudia E. Jones, Assault by a prisoner, 3F.

Eliyah J. Sharp, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

Casey L. Simmons, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F.

Ronald J. Simpson, Arrest on warrant, 2F, Forcible sexual abuse, 2F.

August 12

Clayton K. Bune, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F.

Jonathan D. Wright, Two counts of failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

August 13

Tiffany L. Beeson, Driving under the influencesecond offense in 10 years, 3F.

David M. Harty, Burglary, 3F, Theft, 3F.

John C. Tabbee, Driving under the influence - first offense in 10 years, 3F, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F, Caleb Tabbee, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

Michael J. Yeoman, Purchase/transfer/possession/use of a firearm by a restricted person, 3F.

August 14

Joshua J. Clark, Driving under the influencetwo or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Cheyenne K. Roberts, Distribution of a controlled substance, 3F.

August 15

Jonah T. Barlow, Retail theft - value >= $5000, 2F.

Amanda N. Benson, Possession of a controlled substance, 3F.

Ethan K. Christiansen, Theft - value >= $5000, 3F.

Christina A. Deycaza, Unlawful acquisition, possession, and transfer of card, 3F.

Paul A. Enebeli-Reynolds, Forgery, 3F, Theft/ deception - value >= $5000, 3F. Royce L. Millet, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

The project is considered a green filled road, he said. “That’s a road that has not been built before. People who live in the area don’t really notice the construction but once we start building structures over I-15 everybody knows.”

Harris wants to stress the importance of safety in the work zone. “Slow down as you go through them,” he said.

“We had a closed lane and an impatient driver decided to go on it at 100 mph just to get around other people. No one was hurt but it was a poor decision. Pay attention for your safety and the safety of our workers.” l

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