Davis Journal | September 15, 2023

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Volunteers come together to ‘Just Serve’ in remembrance of 9/11

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Neighbors throughout the county came together last Saturday for a “Day of Service” as a way to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11. Volunteers cleared up garbage, painted over graffiti and planted trees. Others donated food to the pantry.

“A few years ago, the city created a committee to organize projects citywide,” said Bountiful City Manager Gary Hill. “It was divided into 10 emergency districts with representatives from faith groups, churches, etc. There were 10 to 12 people who would get together in the early years and decide on projects everybody could take part in.”

The city worked with the fire district to organize neighborhoods to take down dead firewood, brush and other fuels that could have wild land fire potential, he said. “It’s a great project. Hundreds of volunteers come out and they get training from the fire district.”

Volunteers cut wood that gets hauled out to the landfill, said Hill. “We don’t charge that day. It goes through the process of chipping. We received a federal grant that pays for the chipping. It’s a great way to reduce the fire risk in Bountiful. It’s a great effort that takes a lot of people.”

They also collected food to donate to the food pantry, he said. “The districts were broken up citywide to get bags and fliers on every door the week before the food drive. Then they would organize and pick up the food. It’s like the Scouting for

Food we used to do. Now this has taken its place. Volunteers gathered about 3,500 pounds of food on the day of service.”

Saint Olaf is part of the organizing committee and other churches as well, he

VHS cross country boys win Spartan Invitational; girls third

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Viewmont High senior Gabe Hooper finished the 3-mile course at the Spartan Invitational Sept. 8 at Murray Park in 16:24, six seconds ahead of Woods Cross’ Brady Christensen. His finish – along with junior Ben Hyde coming in fifth, senior Weston Egnew sixth, junior Peter Gehring seventh and junior Talmage Bruschke ninth –helped the Vikings also to take first as a team.

said. “It’s really great and a fun opportunity. This is one of my favorite things I get to do.”

Young Powersports ‘Power Up Against Teen Homelessness’

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

CENTERVILLE—It’s hard to believe that there is homelessness in Davis County, but the numbers say it all. There are 1,600 homeless teens sleeping in cars, couch hopping or finding other ways just to get by.

The Davis Education Foundation has made it their mission to help these kids get what they need to be successful in school and in life. Teen Centers that provide a safe place for kids to study, do laundry, shower and take care of other basic needs are opening throughout the school district.

“We ran really well with Gabe winning,” said VHS head coach Trent Hooper. “We put five in the top 10 and seven in the top 14 with only a few seconds separating everyone. We were the top team by a ways. Gabe raced to plan where he was conservative with the lead pack and then took the lead and ran to the win in the last mile. “All six in our main pack of guys ran right together near the front of the race until the final half mile. That’s been our goal and it came together. It was a breakout performance for Peter, Bryce and Talmage, all of whom closed the gap to Weston to make for a strong main pack.”

Senior Naomi Egnew’s 14th-place showing led the girls varsity squad to a third-place finish as a team at the Spartan Invite.

“Our ladies ran really strong as well,” coach Hooper said. “They followed a race strategy really well through two miles, and we still finished pretty strong – though the 90 degree heat impacted a couple of our ladies. Running without one of our top five and in the heat, we were still almost the top 5A team and I’m really proud that they finished out the race strong.”

Coach Hooper also noted “stand out performances” from seniors Allie Eliason and Eliza Gehring – who were 20th and 25th, respectively. “They have not been in our top seven the full season, but really performed great in tough conditions.”

FOUR-YEAR-OLD WES WATCHES ELIZABETH MOODY and her sister Charlotte write notes to teens that will go with the backpacks being assembled at Young Powersports in Centerville. Young Caring for Our Young and Young Powersports donated $20,000 to the Davis Education Foundation.

In an effort to support those centers, Young Caring for Our Young and Young Powersports hosted “Power Up Against Teen Homelessness” on Monday by donating $20,000 to the Foundation. As part of the National Day of Service celebration, the organization assembled 400 backpacks filled with clothing and living essentials for teens experiencing homelessness.

“It’s mind boggling to me that there are 1,600 homeless teens,” said Young

The rest of the Viewmont cross country program competed in the Park City Invitational Sept. 8 where junior David Tervort’s 10th-place finish led the boys varsity team to seventh place. “He had a standout performance, running into the top 10 and breaking up Mountain View and Maple Mountain’s top five,” said coach Hooper.

Sophomore Brooklyn Brady led the girls varsity team to 10th-place, coming in 49th, with the JV boys team finishing fourth and the JV girls sixth.

Please see CROSS COUNTRY: pg. 9

Photo by Becky Ginos

EVEN LITTLE VOLUNTEERS HELPED clear branches and other debris at Tolman Park in Bountiful on the Day of Service held last Saturday to commemorate 9/11.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Please see VOLUNTEERS: pg.3

teachers for what

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—Teachers are always learning. They take classes and participate in training for professional licensing credits but in Davis School District (DSD) teachers now have a different option based on what they already know called microcredentials.

“The program has been going on since 2019,” said Daron Kennett, DSD Professional Learning Supervisor who started the program. “Utah is the first state in the country to do microcredentials. Europe has done it for years now but it’s not really a thing in the U.S.”

The State Board of Education has adopted the program, he said. “Every state is watching us. Now every state is doing something along those lines.”

Licensure through microcredentials is a cool, innovative system, said Kennett. “Traditionally teachers take a class at a university or an online course. They get credit for assignments, seat time and if they pass the tests. The credit is never tied to classroom practice.”

The problem is the district and principals offer professional learning but didn't have to implement change, he said. “Credit through microcredentials is not based on tests, it's based on evidence of what teachers do in the classroom, effectively using those tools as part of the classroom culture.”

It’s different training than in the past, Kennett said. “You can see a return on investment through real data to see which teachers use it. We can take that to train for a change in practice. It lets me leverage what’s going on in the school then those teachers can coach others.”

Each microcredential represents a tool or strategy, he said. “Teachers submit evidence that they implemented it. They can show a video of them teaching or the before and after results and how students benefited from it.”

Teams of reviewers from across the state look at the submissions and decide whether to award credit or ask them to resubmit, he said. “Reviewers are made up of teachers who have earned those microcredentials. Teachers can also get trained and become a reviewer.”

Teachers earn digital emblems, said Kennett. “It’s similar to badges in Scouts. It creates a digital resume where a potential employer can see that it was actually awarded based on how they teach in the classroom.”

It’s portable so teachers can take it with them, he said. “It shows demonstrated competency. It’s not just classes passed but also microcredentials earned. For their future career trajectory they can consciously select microcredential skills to be successful in that career.”

There are more than 300 microcredentials teachers can earn, said Kennett.

“Before you had to pay for a course at a university. Now with microcredentials you learn exactly the same thing and each credential is $20.”

A teacher at a rural school is more likely to earn microcredentials, he said.

“About 24% more likely than urban teachers. They’re isolated and don’t have as much opportunity for professional training. That reinforces how valuable these can be for teachers. It’s applicable no matter what you teach. There’s something there for everyone.”

Any teacher interested in taking a microcredential can visit the USBE

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website and review its Microcredentials Catalog.

“Effective teachers are lifelong learners and teachers are self-directed learners,” Kennett said. “Teachers do not sit back and wait for professional devel-

opment to learn what they need to know. They are motivated to meet the needs of their students. That is professional learning.” l

The committee meets months before the project and organizes people, said Hill. “Each district spearheads the organization of their district. A lot went on that we’re not even aware of in the city.”

Bountiful is amazing, he said. “It’s unique. People come out of the woodwork to serve. It’s touching. People are so willing to give of their time just to help. It’s less about the work getting done as it is getting to know your neighbors and building a sense of community and friendship.”

“We’ve been working for a couple of months on projects the public could do,” said Woods Cross Public Works Director, Sam Christiansen. “Volunteers were spread throughout the city. We planted 20 trees at Mills Park. Others helped with playground soft fall. It’s bark that is specially meant for playgrounds. We delivered it and volunteers spread it out.”

Some residents painted over graffiti on the Bamburger bridge, he said. “They also picked up garbage at all of the parks, on Legacy and the 2600 South on and off ramps.”

Christiansen said they met with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Presidents to arrange for garbage bins to be dropped off. “It helped in cleaning up to beautify the city. Residents take pride in it. They got a lot of stuff done that my guys can’t get done.”

They also helped put together hygiene kits for the Teen Center at Woods Cross High School. “That’s the great thing about Woods Cross and other cities in the county,” Christiansen said. “When we need people they’re always willing to help their neighbors. It’s part of the culture of living in the area.”

The day of service went really smoothly, he said. “I don’t want to see 9/11 turned into something commercial. We want to give back to the community to honor those who lost their lives or loved ones that day.” l

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Powersports director Jeramie Young. “We know children are our future.”

The Teen Center opened at Clearfield High School in 2021. “We’ve had fast growth,” said Jenica Whitworth, Davis School District Teen Center Coordinator. “Kids come, then they tell their friends to come and see what’s going on. Our goal is to have centers all the way to Woods Cross to serve every student. Every high school will have a teen center by the 2024-25 school year.”

“One visit to Clearfield High Teen Center and to see the need we knew what we were a part of was truly special,” said Young. “It was a huge motivator. It took very little effort for people in our organization to want to be a part of it. It’s super exciting.”

The Young Automotive Group is a privately held corporation that’s been family owned and operated for 99 years. Young Powersports is a part of the group and was established in 2015. Their flagship dealership is located in Centerville. The Young Caring for Our Young Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) established by Spencer and Sherry Young in 2007. Together with its partners, the foundation has provided more than $5 million to local education foundations and other non-profit causes

that impact youth in Utah and Idaho, according to material provided.

Cintas, a business service company that provides uniforms, mats, mops, cleaning supplies, etc. donated beanies and gloves to the project.

“We’re participating in helping teens in the area who are experiencing homelessness,” said Senior HR Manager, Matt Italasano. “I never knew there were kids experiencing homelessness in Davis County. Living in Bountiful we’re a little sheltered.”

“Our sales teams have worked together to make this possible by donating on every new unit sold over the last couple of months,” said Young. “We raised almost $15,000 then Young Caring for Our Young donated the rest.”

These are the company’s core values, he said. “Our employees wanted to be a part of it. It’s super neat and inspiring.”

“It only took a moment of collective input,” said Davis Education Foundation Executive Director, Jodi Lunt. “Then we sit back and watch our great friend Young (Powersports) and our community come together for our children. If everyone just leans in we can make a difference. Doing good daily and putting children first – together we can do great things.” l

(ABOVE) VOLUNTEERS CHAT and clean up Legacy Trail at Parrish Lane. (LEFT) YOUNG AND OLD volunteers load tree trimmings around the baseball field at Tolman Park.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

Centerville Police K9 hit and killed

By Becky Ginos

CENTERVILLE—The Centerville Police Department is mourning one of their own, K-9 Sophie, a bloodhound that had been with the department since 2019. The dog got loose from her handler’s yard Sunday night and was killed on I-15.

After an all night search Sunday, the police received a report Monday morning that a bloodhound had been spotted on I-15 running southbound in the northbound lanes just north of Parrish Lane. Shortly after, officers were notified the dog had been hit. Sophie was found deceased in the I-15 northbound HOV lane just north of Parrish Lane.

“We consider her a police officer,” said Centerville Police Chief Paul Child. “Her handler is heartbroken. Sophie lived at his home and his kids would play with her every day. She was like family.”

Sophie was a resource to the community, he said. “She was used by us but also outside in the county to find missing kids and for search and rescue. We’d use her to find people with Alzheimer's or autism. She was able to locate one child with autism during a rain storm who was in a life-threatening situation.”

She also tracked numerous criminals on the run, Child said. “She was able to locate individuals who were wanted and at the same time protect the officers.”

In 2019, Child attended a National Center for Missing & Exploited Children conference. “It was about kids who have been abducted and come up missing and found killed,” he said. “I was sitting next to a man from a small department in Phillipston, Massachusetts named Bill Chapman. He said if they had called in a hound in those situations they probably could have found the kids before they were killed.”

Child flew out to Massachusetts and met up with

Bill. “I watched the bloodhounds in action and how they would trail scents,” he said. “It’s an asset largely neglected in Utah. I thought they could be of real value in the community.”

Bill called one day and told Child he had a bloodhound. “He said she was free if we’d come and get her. It usually costs thousands of dollars to get a trained dog.”

Centerville Police Department Lt. Zan Robison, now retired, went to pick up Sophie, said Child. “He’d had a lot of experience training K-9s. She came to us in November 2019 and Officer Jason Shields was assigned. Sophie had all of the training and was certified back there through the Northeast Houndsmen.”

Sophie is going to be hard to replace, he said. “K-9s are expensive. I hope we can keep the program going.”

Child said all of the officers loved her. “She was happy, lovable and full of energy. She’s a resource we’re going to miss having.” l

CenterPoint behind the scenes – the lights and sound

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series that takes a look behind the scenes of what it takes to make a CenterPoint Theatre production.

CENTERVILLE—Lighting and sound in live theatre are two things that many audience members take for granted, but, if they’re absent, it’s very noticeable. As CenterPoint technical director Derek Walden put it, “If you know I was involved, I did it wrong.” Unless, of course, his involvement is highlighted in something like a newspaper article.

Walden’s experience in the theatre world has been lifelong, and he’s not the only one: Walden’s sister, Wendy Oltmanns, teaches the subject at Viewmont High. Walden himself had been involved at CenterPoint for quite some time before the departing technical director said, “You need to take my job.”

Despite a somewhat abrupt introduction to the job, Walden was quick to say, “It’s really a great place to work.” Being a technical director means that he is involved in a lot around the theatre, “If it plays in the building, it’s my job,” he said, and it’s really true.

Technical directors oversee everything from set design, construction, and painting, to lights, sound and more, especially at an organization like CenterPoint. As with the set, lighting and sound are much more complicated than they may seem at the outset: it’s far from simply flipping a switch.

For any production, lighting designers, like Walden, will spend hours pouring over the material, whether that’s a script, a concert, or other presentation, and, together with other members of the production team, design the show from start to finish. This includes the color of each light (hue), placement (focus), intensity (brightness),

and timing.

This can be further complicated by the addition of modern moving light fixtures, which, in addition to needing to program all of the above, also need movement programmed in as well. All of this on top of an art form that, despite the performer’s best efforts, can change from night to night. As Walden put it, “It’s all about timing.”

Then there’s the sound. Everything from sound effects and backing tracks to the mics the performers wear all has to be meticulously choreographed so that on the night of each performance it all goes off without a hitch. Fortunately, Walden says, he has great help, “I’ve got the best people.”

When it comes to selecting those people to help with shows, Walden has just three rules that must be followed: first, is safety. All the moving parts both literal and figurative in a production can be dangerous, so crew members need to be on task,

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Compiled by Braden Nelsen

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New type Ford cars

The first of the new type Ford cars which recently arrived in Bountiful are now on display at the show room of the Bountiful Motor Co., local Ford dealer.

The higher radiator, now standard in all Ford types, has brought a general improvement throughout the entire line and the new radiator apron blending with similar apron effects on the fenders gives the front of the cars a highly finished appearance.

The Touring Car shows a decided improvement having a more streamline effect. It is lower in appearance, a feature adding much to the attractiveness of the slanting windshield and oneman top.

and pay attention to stay safe. Second, is maintaining the magic of the show.

For many, live theatre is an escape. Lighting, sound, set, and performance all contribute to an immersive environment, in which audience members can really just forget about the world for a moment, and escape into the world of the show. Thirdly, is having fun.

Theatre, even if the subject matter is deeply serious in nature, is intended to be fun for those involved in the production, both onstage and off. It’s a craft, it’s a creative outlet, it’s a very social art, and if it’s not fun for those involved, they won’t give their all.

When it comes to the technical side of productions, Walden is confident in his team, “(the) crew is in it for the big picture,” he said, encouraging season ticket holders, and newcomers alike to come and see each and every production, “we want you to have the best experience.” l

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Davis prepares for 4-H exhibit

Davis County will be represented by nine food, clothing and home science group exhibits at the U.S.A.C., Sept. 18, 19, and 20. These exhibits are firstplace winners of 4-H contest work in the Davis County fair, which will be displayed at Logan, through the U.S.A.C. extension service at Logan due to the fact that there will be no state fair this year.

Miss Elma Forbes, Clearfield, winner of the health contest, Miss Beth Stringham, Bountiful, winner of the dress review and also judge of the home economic contest; Miss Ruth Tolman and Miss Fern Stoker, Syracuse, home economic judging team, will leave for Logan Monday to return Wednesday.

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THE CENTERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT held a public viewing on Monday for K-9 Sophie, a bloodhound that came to the department in 2019.

Photo by Becky Ginos

THE SOUNDBOARD AT CENTERPOINT with its many faders shows just how complicated the technical side of live-theatre can be.

Photo by Braden Nelsen

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County

CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS BRIEFS

Sept. 18-24

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, Sept. 18, 5-8 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Latino and Hispanic Heritage

Night

Monday, Sept. 18, 5-8 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North,

North Salt Lake

Sensational Science

Monday, Sept. 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Science experiments for kids, FREE

Headquarters Library, 133 S. Main

St., Farmington

NSL Photography Night and Photo Contest Awards

Wednesday, Sept. 20, All Day

North Salt Lake City Council Chambers, 10 E. Center St.

Davis Chamber of Commerce:

Business Alliance Luncheon

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret

Dr., Kaysville

Create Better Health w/ Favor-

ite Fall Foods:

Increase Fruit & Vegetable Intake

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7-8 p.m.

Clearfield Branch Library, 1 N. Main St.

C.E.R.T. Training Course

Wednesdays, Sept. 6 - 27 7-10 p.m.

Kaysville Fire Station, 175 S. Main St.

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200

South Ogden Greek Food Festival

Sept. 22-23, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 674 42nd St.

Fall Fiesta at North Davis Prep Academy

Friday, Sept. 22, 5-8 p.m.

Entertainment, games, food and vendors

1591 W. Hill Field Rd., Layton Layton City Park After Dark

Friday, Sept. 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive

Big Dig: Construction vs. Cancer Bounce houses, music, face painting, and kids can operate real construction machinery (with the assistance of an adult volunteer).

Saturday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Davis Applied Technology College 550 E. 300 South, Kaysville

Junior Ranger! Owls: What’s on the Menu?

Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m.

Learn about owls – all ages are welcome Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse

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

U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony and Military Tribute set for Sept. 29

The American Legion John W. Sheets

Post 27 – Farmington will hold a U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony and Military Tribute on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at

SAFETY FIRST

the Layton Fire Training Center, 1890 N. Fort Lane. Individuals are invited to bring U.S. flags for disposal that evening and present them to Legion members.

First of the month safety tips for everyone in Davis County Pedestrian/Vehicle Injury Prevention Tips courtesy of Davis County Sheriff's Office

With kids back in school, there will be more young kids on and near roadways. Here are some helpful tips to remind you to be safe.

When walking to school

• Know of safe routes to take

• Travel with a buddy

• Keep your head up

• Use a sidewalk whenever possible

• Stop at driveways and other access ways prior to crossing them and be sure to watch for vehicles that are backing up

• Use a crosswalk whenever possible. If the cross walk have flags or lights, use them.

• Look all ways before crossing the street, even when using a crosswalk and/or at intersections

• Wear reflective clothing/accessories and/or carry a flashlight when it’s dark If traveling on bike or in a vehicle

• Walk around your vehicle prior to driving away, make sure to check for kids or ani-

Pickup rolls after hitting disabled vehicle on I-15

Crews with the Kaysville Fire Department had to extricate an individual from a disabled vehicle Monday that was on the shoulder of I-15 and was hit by a pickup truck, causing the truck to roll. Just after 8:30 a.m., Kaysville Fire Ambulance, Rescue Engine 61, and Medic 61 responded as mutual-aid with Farmington Fire Department Ambulance 71, Engine 71, Medic 71, and Battalion Chief 71 to a two vehicle accident on southbound I-15 at State Street in Farmington. In total three patients were evaluated, with two transported to area trauma centers by FFD and KFD paramedics; the third patient was released at the scene, according to a KFD Facebook post.

The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.

Attorney’s Office finds officers in fatal shooting justified in using deadly force

The Davis County Attorney’s Office has determined that the five Farmington Police Officers involved in a fatal shooting in March were justified in the use of deadly force when they shot and killed Chase Allen after a traffic stop.

to themselves or others. Consequently, they are entitled to the defense of justification under the statute and we therefore decline to prosecute.”

Johnsen expressed appreciation in a release for those involved in the investigation. “This collaborative effort allows for transparency and trust to be paramount in the investigation of such a serious incident.”

Law enforcement agencies celebrate National Police Woman Day

National Police Woman Day was Sept. 12 and several police agencies celebrated their officers. “We love giving a shoutout to our female enforcers and appreciate their dedication to protecting and serving the Kaysville community,” a Kaysville Police Department Facebook post said.

Soffe resigns as WX Police Chief

mals behind your vehicle.

• Keep your head up and don’t drive distracted. PUT THE PHONE DOWN!

• Watch for pedestrians and others traveling on skateboards, scooters, bikes, etc.

• Follow speed limits, and consider going even slower, in school zones and residential areas

• When pulling out of driveways and other access points, yield at sidewalks

• Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections

• Bicycles are considered vehicles in the state of Utah; thus, must follow the same rules of the road as vehicles

• If your child rides a bike, have them participate in a bicycle safety program

Non-emergency Dispatch: 801-4514150

Stop a crime, report a fire, save a life: 911

On March 1, Allen was stopped for driving with a false license plate. He then failed to follow commands by Farmington Officer Justin Boucher to provide required documents. Allen refused to step out of the car and then attempted to withdraw a loaded gun on the assembled officers and actually managed to get it out of the holster he was carrying it in. One officer said “gun” prompting the officers surrounding the car to open fire.

In a letter to Farmington Police Chief Eric Johnsen, Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings stated: “We have received and carefully reviewed the Protocol Investigation Team’s thorough investigation into the March 1, 2023 use of deadly force by law enforcement officers Sgt. Taylor Jacobson and Officers Eric Gonnuscio, Justin Boucher, Kyle Carey and Harrison Chen.”

The letter continued on to say that “the officers had a reasonable, articulable and objectively verifiable belief that use of deadly force was necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury

Woods Cross Police Chief Chad Soffe, who had been placed on administrative leave In July, officially resigned from the Woods Cross Police Department effective Aug. 30. In a letter from City Administrator Bryce Haderlie, he said, “We thank Chief Soffe for his service to Woods Cross City and his many years in public safety.” No explanation was given for Soffe’s resignation.

On July 27, Woods Cross Mayor Ryan Westergard appointed Chief Scott Buchanan to serve as interim chief in Soffe’s absence. Buchanan will continue in that role. The 26-year law enforcement veteran retired as deputy chief of police of the West Valley City Police Department in 2022.

“I appreciate Interim Chief Buchanan’s willingness to accept this assignment,” said Haderlie in the statement. “His experience has allowed him to quickly step into this critical role and lead our police department as they continue to serve our community with pride and distinction. We are grateful to him and all of the members of the Woods Cross Police Department for the exemplary service they provide to our community every day.”

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Ryan Smith’s passion a smart investment

If you asked folks in Davis County to name their favorite Utahn, I suspect a sizable number would answer with a religious figure or Gov. Cox. But for a significant portion of residents, another name – if they thought about it – would bubble up in the pot.

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BY BRYAN GRAY

Ryan Smith. You know, the young guy wearing his baseball cap backwards in hipster style. One of the richest men in the Rocky Mountain West. And, most important, the majority owner of the Utah Jazz.

Or, to put it bluntly, the man who bucked the sports establishment and is offering Jazz games for free on KJAZZ TV.

Some of you will scoff. You don’t care about sports and you sneer at the multi-million dollar salaries demanded by athletes. To you, Ryan Smith may just be a rich bloke with a toy. But a professional sports team is more than a collection of athletically talented humans. See the lines outside the Delta Center…Listen to the debate on sports talk radio…Read the obituaries where 88-year-old women profess their love for “their Utah Jazz.”

A pro team is a community resource and some of its players become icons. There is a statue in downtown Salt Lake for John Stockton and Karl Malone. There is no statue for long-serving elected officials like Sen. Jake Garn or Bob Bennett. I personally admire Sen. Mitt Romney, but he didn’t hit a jump shot from the key propelling the Jazz to the NBA Finals.

The problem with cheering “our team” and “feeling good about ourselves the morning after our team wins” is that attending games is expensive. As sports columnist Gordon Monson noted, it’s not uncommon to pay $200 for a single seat for one

regular-season game or $450 for a pair of seats and parking. Then the father/ mother/son coughs up another $50 for a plate of nachos and a cold beverage.

So the common masses have to get their Jazz fix on their television. That has ratcheted up in price as most team owners have taken away free options in lieu of cable subscriptions or streaming fees.

In making television broadcasts free, Smith is endearing himself to the community – and also making a shrewd bet. If you can’t see the games due to cost, the community tie evaporates. Travel to New England: Grandpa was a Red Sox fan, passed on to Dad, then to his sons and daughters. It’s a generational obsession. Don’t wear a Yankee T-shirt into a Boston sports bar unless you have a generous health insurance plan.

Watching Lauri Markkanon and the wily Jordan Clarkson on free broadcasts will lead to dad and mom buying a ticket or two. It might be in the upper balcony cheap seats, but they will pinch and save to occasionally be part of “the show.” Free television keeps the Jazz top-of-the-mind making Ryan Smith’s passion a smart investment.

Thanks to Ryan Smith, we won’t need a Brinks truck stopping by our house before we can watch the Jazz. If it makes Smith popular, it also makes him a visionary business owner.

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

Time and tide

There is a very thought-provoking metaphor that seems to have been attributed to an English poet by the name of Geoffrey Chaucer in the year 1368 which states “Time and tide wait for no man.” To me, this seems to mean that our success in life is determined primarily when we make things happen, rather than when we sit back and simply let thing them happen.

JOHN WATERBURY

Now, undoubtedly, there are times to sit and wait, and there are times to make things happen. Neither alternative seems to work for all situations, but I believe that generally, happiness is connected with motion. Life is everywhere, and since something always leads to something else, motion seems to be connected with numerous unforeseen possibilities.

So, don’t wait until conditions are perfect. The fact is that beginning again and again makes things perfect. Keep going. Everything you need will come to you. Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote that you’ll see it when you believe it.

We all define ourselves a little bit differently from each other, but the fact is that we’re all proven commodities. We’ve all endured trials and challenges that have pushed us to our limits, and then beyond. I’m certain that you’ve all been through times when things have gone from bad to worse. And just when you thought that things couldn’t get any worse, they did.

And you picked yourself up one more time, preparing yourself, not as a victim, but as a victor who has developed the confidence that only comes from having paid the price, and weathered the storms of life. And from those experiences, you developed the confidence and acceptance that there may be other soul-stretching experiences in your journey. You know that life is full of uncertainty and you have undoubtedly decided that you can live with that.

You understand that you are so much more that you can possibly comprehend, and you realize that in this current developmental phase, you have access to

both sides of the veil. You discover that as you face the trials and challenges in life, you finally understand that you can face whatever comes your way. You know first-hand that not only can you endure them, but you can endure them well.

Somehow you have learned that no matter how painful life may be today, or how many mistakes and poor choices you may have made, it only represents one page, in one chapter in your Book of Life. And you discover that your Book of life is an endless series of books; a compendium of insights, a collection of experiences of success and failure, of light and darkness, of fear and faith. And you realize that that success in life doesn’t mean never falling down, it simply means picking yourself up every time you do.

Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to make it successfully through this life. Elder Brad Wilcox of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has emphasized that the Savior’s Grace is not just the light at the end of the tunnel, but His Grace is the light that gets us through the tunnel.

It seems interesting to realize that each of us is on a unique developmental path, and that path makes us different from those around us; not better than others, just different. Our weaknesses and strengths bring us into the lives of those around us, resulting in changes in our lives that only Heavenly Father can comprehend.

What do you think Heavenly Father has in mind for you?

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

New Pilot & Aviation pathway at Catalyst has students flying high

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—Robert McGuiness has been flying for 30 years, now he’s passing along that knowledge to the next generation as an instructor at the Catalyst Center. McGuiness has been with the Davis School District since 2017 but this is his first year at the Catalyst. It’s also the first year for the new Pilot & Aviation pathway. The district also purchased simulators for the class that give students the opportunity for hands-on flight training.

“I taught at Viewmont and Northridge but when I saw these simulators I thought ‘oh man they can see what it looks like,’” said McGuiness. “They can’t feel turbulence like in a real airplane but they can scan instruments and check to make sure everything is lining up as it should be.”

The simulators can also make it really cloudy, he said. “If the airplane stalls I’ll shake their seat to show them what it feels like.”

McGuiness started flying when he was in junior high and got his license in high school. “When I was a little kid I could look up at a plane flying over and tell you what kind it was,” he said. “My father helped support me in it. My mom and dad were my first passengers. It scared them but they enjoyed it. My stepdad was a former pilot too.”

The class is a semester long. “It’s offered on A days and B days,” said McGuiness. “There’s 20 kids in each for a total of 40. There’s a waiting list so you’ve got to get signed up early if you want to take it. If someone drops out of the class it fills immediately. I’d like to see more girls take it. About 1% are girls. If they want to do it they should do it.”

McGuiness teaches the basics so students are prepared to take the FAA written exam. “We start off class with questions and I quiz them on what they read,” he said. “I teach aviation history and I have people come in to talk to the students. It’s 30 minutes in instruction and 30 minutes in the simulator then we swap so ev-

erybody gets time in the simulator so they get used to it.”

A lot of students want to fly commercial planes, said McGuiness. “You can’t fly commercial without an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license. ATP is the highest certification you can get as a pilot. I encourage students to fly as much as they can (to prepare).”

Now is a good time to get into commercial flying, he said. “There are 600 pilots retiring. If you can get hired as a baggage handler or something like that for Delta then apply as a pilot you have a chance for them

to put you in the program to fly for Delta.”

Flying isn’t cheap though. “It’s about $17,000$18,000 for a private pilot’s license,” said McGuiness. “It’s too much for some students. There are a lot of scholarships and some companies can do financing.”

Flying is not for everyone, he said. “There are other things you can do like air traffic control or mechanics or other parts of aviation. This just gives students a taste.” l

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

CATALYST INSTRUCTOR ROBERT MCGUINESS demonstrates how the flight simulator works. The class is part of the new Pilot & Aviation pathway.

Photo by Becky Ginos

I taught at Viewmont and Northridge but when I saw these simulators I thought ‘oh man they can see what it looks like.’

Robert McGuiness

SPORTS

Woods Cross, Bountiful on top of Region 5 volleyball

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Woods Cross Woods Cross defeated Clearfield Sept. 7 25-18, 25-20, 25-13.

Senior Millie Oscarson had eight kills, hitting .700, to lead the offense with freshman setter recording 15 assists. Defensively, senior Dani Brey and sophomore Avery Poulton both recorded 11 digs on the back line.

The Wildcats are now 3-0 in Region 5 play and 8-3 overall.

Bountiful

Bountiful picked up its third Region 5 win of the season with a sweep of Bonneville Sept. 6 25-21, 25-20, 25-18.

“Bonneville really showed up and gave us some good, fun competition,” said head coach Kelsie White. “They are a good team and I’m excited to watch them through region play this season. I was really proud of my girls for staying consistent throughout the whole match and having the confidence to take risks

and compete at a high level.”

At the Utah Valley Invitational Sept. 7-9, the Redhawks lost to Salem Hills and Pleasant Grove in five sets. “They were back-and-forth matches and that seemed to be a theme for us this tournament as we went to five against Pleasant Grove as well,” White said. “Taylor Harvey was a key player for us on the outside, giving us the confidence and consistency we needed in key moments throughout the weekend. She brings such a high level of skill and competitiveness that is contagious throughout the team. Hallie Hewlett showed great leadership racking up assists on the front and back rows while also giving us a strong advantage with her serving.

Milika Satuala as well showed teams her impressive athleticism and ability to execute from both the right and the middle. Being able to spread our offense from Taylor, Milika and Macey Johnson put up a huge challenge for other teams. Our passing made it possible for our front row to execute, which is something we have spent extra time in training, and it showed this weekend.”

Bountiful pulled out a 3-2 win over Riverton along with a 3-0 sweep of Brighton at the invite as well to take sixth place.

“I couldn’t be more proud of how our girls fought,” White said. “Overall, this weekend gave the girls more confidence in what we can do and a clearer direction on how to keep improving. I’m so lucky to coach these girls and see them succeed.”

Bountiful’s record is 5-5 with a 3-0 Region 5 mark.

Viewmont

Viewmont prevailed in a five-set match over Northridge Sept. 7 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, 18-25, 15-7.

“The match was balanced on both sides,” said head coach Karl Lippa. “Our main strength was winning the serve-receive battle, and Northridge’s main strength was their offensive execution. I was proud of our players for their extra focus at the beginning of the fifth set with such a strong start. That initial point surge helped to preserve the consecutive scoring rallies that Northridge

fought to climb back into the set.”

Freshman Klancee Larsen put away 16 kills to lead the Vikings offensively while junior Vanessa Haddock and senior Maddie Lege both had eight kills. Haddock served five aces with senior Julia Baird adding four and senior Brittley Gines three. Senior Miya Edgington and junior CJ Johnson ran the offense with 17 and 12 assists, respectively. On defense, Haddock was huge with 20 digs while Baird recorded 12 and Gines 11. At the net, Haddock, Larsen and senior Sydney Hansen each had three blocks.

“Both teams had a mix of senior members mixed in with underclassmen on the floor at all times, which also factored into the balance of the match,” said Lippa. “There was also great energy in the gym with great crowd participation.”

Viewmont is now 7-6 on the season and 2-1 in Region 5 play.

Davis Davis got its first win of the season

Woods Cross takes care of Clearfield in Region 5 football; Viewmont, Bountiful fall

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Woods Cross gave Region 5 football newcomer Clearfield a rude welcoming last Friday. The Wildcats improved to 1-1 in league play and 3-2 overall with a 47-0 rout over the Falcons. The Wildcats now have scored 90 points the past two games.

Against Clearfield, Woods Cross delighted the home crowd with a 34-point first half. Isaac Johnson opened the scoring with a 33-yard touchdown run with 9:36 to play in the first quarter. Ben Smith-Mecham then caught a 34yard TD pass from Lock Smooth. Up 12-0, Woods Cross then got a 2-yard TD run from Vili Tapa’atoutai as well as a successful two-point conversion. Smoot had an 8-yard touchdown run and then followed this with a 21-yard pass for a score to Ryan Moss.

The Wildcats were well ahead at the break but added a pair of touchdowns in the second half for good measure. Cash Henderson romped into the end zone from 58 yards out early in the third quarter. After the missed extra point, it was 40-0 Wildcats. With 7:13 to play in the game, Johnson had a 13-yard TD scamper to cap a productive night for the Wildcats.

Johnson had four carries for 59 yards, while Henderson and Smoot each had 58 yards on the ground. In all, Woods Cross tallied 250 yards rushing. Smoot went 7 of 9 passing for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Smith-Mecham had two grabs for 54 yards. On defense, Henderson led the team with eight tackles. Moss and Jonah Suliafu

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MADDIE LEGE, VIEWMONT (BLACK JERSEY) spikes between two Northridge defenders, Lia Brown (14) and Elise Williams.

JULIA BAIRD, VIEWMONT (BLACK JERSEY) concentrates while going up for a Spike against Bailee Tucker, Northridge. The Vikings held on to win the Match 3 games to 2.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

CLARENCE PUTUTAU, WOODS CROSS (51) hauls down Clearfield’s Running Back Gage Miles. Pututau had 5 Tackles as the Wildcats bested the Falcons.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

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New Antelope Island Archery Range hits the target

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

ANTELOPE ISLAND —Archery enthusiasts can now test their skills at a new range on Antelope Island. Complete with fake animal targets and 20 to 100 yard lanes, there’s something for every skill level.

“The plan was started about a year ago by the Friends of Antelope Island,” said Wendy Wilson, Assistant Park Manager at Antelope Island State Park. “They support recreation in the park and took the lead to get funding in partnership with the Division of Outdoor Recreation who matched in kind.”

Lanes are in 10 yard increments, 20, 30, 40, etc., she said. “It’s pretty unique to have a 100 yard range. There are not a lot of 100 yard ranges at least in Davis County. Long range offers long yardage.”

There are 3D walking ranges with fake animals in the field, said Wilson. “You can set up a shooting lane as if you’re hunting.”

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

The range is located at a gravel pit at the trailhead on the east side, two miles down the road toward Fielding Garr Ranch, she said. “It’s open daylight hours and included in the entrance fee of $15 per vehicle for up to eight people.”

There’s no overnight camping, said Wilson. “There are picnic tables, restrooms and plenty of parking. You have to provide your own equipment.”

Wilson said there are no trees. “You can just walk through sagebrush, grass and rocks. The lanes are pretty smooth.

It’s also ADA accessible.”

The range follows the basic rules, she said. “Crossbows are not permitted without permission, just regular compound bows. You never shoot when somebody else is down range. If you go down to get an arrow make sure you go down together. Communicate.”

There’s no sky drawing, she said. “If your arrow is cocked in the bow you cannot point it into the sky. It might accidentally go off willy nilly where you don’t want it. Don’t collect your arrows until everyone is done – and don’t shoot critters.” l

Davis, Farmington set for region play in football

The non-region schedule is in the books for Region 1 football teams. Now it’s time for Davis and Farmington to start battling for league supremacy –and bolster their RPI positioning for the state tournament.

Heading into league play, Davis is 4-1, having won four games in a row. Farmington, meanwhile, is looking for win No. 1 on the year.

Davis

The Darts have been on a roll since losing the season opener. Heading into region games, Davis blasted Taylorsville 63-0 last Friday. It was the second shutout in the last three games for Davis. In

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had sacks.

Woods Cross will next take on Viewmont in a key road game this Friday.

Viewmont

Heading into its clash with Woods Cross, Viewmont owns a 2-3 record. The Vikings are 0-2 in Region 5.

In a high-scoring matchup with Northridge on the road last week, Viewmont came up short in a 44-35 loss. The back-and-forth affair saw lots of big plays and swings. Northridge was in control early, leading 16-0 in the first quarter. Seth Valencia had a 5-yard touchdown run for Viewmont in the final seconds of the first quarter. A two-point conversion made it 16-8 Northridge.

In the second and third quarters, Northridge scored two more touchdowns, appearing to put the game in doubt by going up 30-8 with 9:24 to play in the period. But the Vikings scored 20 unanswered points in the third, beginning with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Daren Tovey to Drez Jensen. Titan Longston then hit Cache Tuia on a 15-yard score, followed by a Longston–Kingston Mickens connection from 9 yards out with 1:39 in the third.

Now 30-28 Northridge, it was anyone’s game.

The fourth quarter began with a Northridge touchdown to make it 37-28.

GAME SET MATCH

Varsity Freshman Liza Eyring returns a shot to help the Woods Cross Doubles team beat the Lakers in straight sets to win their Match. Courtesy photo

fact, the Darts have allowed a total of seven points in their last three outings. Davis was already up 28-0 by the end of the first quarter. The first two scores came courtesy of Owen Talbot, who had touchdown runs of 3 and 35 yards in the first 3 ½ minutes. Tradon Bessinger then had a pair of TD passes to Bode Sparrow – 21 yards and 51 yards – before the quarter ended.

The Darts had three more touchdowns in the second quarter to go up 490. Bessinger had a 23-yard TD pass to Tyson Baggett and then tossed a 12-yard pass for a score to Kash Gates. In the final seconds of the first half, Gates and Bessinger reversed roles when Gates threw a 62-yard pass for a touchdown to Bessinger on a trick play.

Reserve players got a chance to see the field in the second half.

Four minutes later, Jensen caught an 8-yard TD pass from Longston, narrow the gap to 37-35. However, Northridge returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown. Viewmont couldn’t counter with another score in the final 4 ½ minutes.

Dax Nielsen had 16 carries for 59 yards to pace the Vikings. Tovey was 9 of 18 for 118 yards passing, while Longson was 12 of 26 for 132 yards and three TDs coming off the bench. Tuia had eight catches for 112 yards. Kellen Wood had 10 tackles. Landon Sharp and Austin Nebeker had interceptions.

Bountiful

The 2-3 Redhawks are 0-2 in league play with a date at Northridge coming up.

In a low-scoring contest last Friday, Bountiful lost to Bonneville 13-10, the second time in three weeks the Redhawks have fallen by that score.

In the setback, Bountiful scored in the first and fourth quarters. Landon Zayas hit a long 47-yard field goal with 3:44 left in the opening quarter. After trailing 7-3 at halftime, the Redhawks went up 10-7 with just 2:40 to play when Emmerson Geilman hit Beau Burningham from 25 yards out. But Bonneville countered with the game-winning touchdown with less than a minute to play.

In a losing effort, Brigham Morrison had 61 rushing yards on just five carries for

Davis made it 56-0 with 4:25 left in the third quarter when Isaac Morrison had a 3-yard TD run. Max Martineau capped the productive night with a 34yard TD run with 3:23 left in the game. Bessinger had 239 yards passing and four touchdowns on 12 of 16 completions. He did this in just one half of work. Sparrow had two receiving touchdowns and 110 yards. Gates had 73 receiving yards. Davis recorded eight sacks, led by Deuce Wright and Carter Dorius, who had two each.

The Darts have been potent on offense lately. Through five games, three Darts have at least 100 yards rushing.

Brighton Pierce leads the way with 35 carries for 155 yards. Talbot has 109 yards on the ground. But Davis has been most effective through the air where Bessinger is completing 62% of his

passes for 1,162 yards and 14 scores. Baggett, Sparrow and Gates each have at least 23 catches so far, and Gates’ 321 yards paces the team. Davis will host Weber on Friday for the first Region 1 game.

Farmington

The Phoenix didn’t play last week but look to get into the win column with their region-opening contest at home against Syracuse this Friday. Farmington lost to Syracuse last season 40-20. When the two teams meet, the Phoenix will be trying to win for the first time since defeating American Fork in the first round of the Class 6A state tournament last season. l

the Redhawks. Geilman had a solid game, producing 214 yards on 56% passing. Britton Tidwell and Jacob Brooks both had 53 receiving yards on five catches. Morrison

had four catches for 47 yards, not to mention 11 tackles on defense. Tidwell had eight tackles and an interception. l

with a victory over Morgan 2517, 25-21, 25-10 Sept. 6.

Senior Kennedy Thompson led the Darts with nine kills while junior Avery Jensen and senior Emily Walker ran the offense with 15 and 14 assists, respectively. On defense, senior Anna Harkness recorded 12 digs.

At the Utah Valley Invitational Sept. 7-9, Davis defeated Park City 3-0, Timpanogos 3-1 and Brighton 3-0 while being swept by Brighton, Bingham and Cedar.

The Darts are now 4-6 so far this season.

Farmington

Farmington lost to Skyline Sept. 6 14-25, 25-18, 25-17, 2521 behind nine kills from senior

Kaylee Monroe and junior Ellyse Taylor. Seniors Jenna Goates and Laina Whitney both put away seven kills to also help offensively while Monroe also served up three aces. Senior setter Brady Day ran the Phoenix offense with 28 assists while also finishing a double-double with 16 digs. Senior Quincy Wilson’s 19 digs led defensively while Goates and Whitney had three and two blocks, respectively, along the net. Monroe also added 13 digs on the back row.

At the Ridgeline Varsity Tournament Sept. 8-9, Farmington beat Box Elder 2-1, Provo 3-1, Bonneville 3-0 and Uintah 3-1 with straight-set losses to Clearfield and Ridgeline.

The Phoenix squad is now 5-5 on the young season. l

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ARCHERS LINE UP WITH their bows at the new Antelope Island Archery Range. The Friends of Antelope Island came up with the idea for a range about a year ago. Courtesy photo

DON’T LOOK NOW: Clearfield’s Elijah Sanders (27) closes his eyes and hopes for the best as he tackles Woods Cross Running Back Ryker Martin, (21). All Falcon hopes were dashed by a Wildcat and a 47 - 0 loss.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Bountiful pulls into a tie in Region 5 girls soccer race

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Aftersitting behind league newcomer Clearfield in the Region 5 standings for much of the season, the Bountiful girls soccer team has made it to the top.

Riding a five-game winning streak, Bountiful is now tied with Clearfield with an 8-2 record, as both teams have just four games to go in the regular season.

In their last two games, the Redhawks have unleashed a potent offense. In fact, in half of its region games, Bountiful has scored at least five goals.

On Tuesday, Bountiful had its most prolific day of the season, destroying Roy at home by the count of 9-2. Seven of the goals came in the first half alone, powering the Redhawks to a commanding 7-1 halftime advantage. Two Bountiful players – Belle Sorensen and Myka Page – had three goals each. Ellyse Kessler had two goals, and Hannah Hammer added a goal. Kessler also had two assists, while Sorensen, Page and Hammer each assisted on goals. But perhaps the biggest stat of the day came from Caroline Hellewell, who racked up four assists in the rout.

On Sept. 7, the offense didn’t do quite as much damage, but Bountiful still had five goals in a 5-0 shutout over Bonneville at home. Daisy Williams and Eliza Naegle shared duties in the net at goalie, each getting 0.5 shutouts. Sorensen scored three times, while Hellewell and Hammer scored goals. Hellewell also had an assist, as did Addi Gines and Kessler.

A few Redhawks have posted some eye-popping stats this season. Sorensen had 13 goals so far, 11th in the state and third among all Class 5A players.

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Sophomore Hyrum Elder was sixth and sophomore Thomas MacKay was fourth for the boys and sophomore Andiee Smith as sixth for the girls.

“It was a great day for the Vikes!!” said coach Hooper.

Davis

The Davis High boys and girls varsity teams both took fourth place at the Park City Invitational Sept. 8. Freshman Isabella Cram and senior Kate Larsen finished fifth and sixth, respectively, for the girls while senior Isaac Lundberg’s 12th-place showing was tops for the boys.

In the JV boys race, the Darts finished second with four top-10 runners in junior Blake Alvey (fourth), junior Dante Lione (fifth), senior Joey Hirst (ninth) and junior Cade Stout (10th). The JV girls also came in second behind junior Helen Glaze’s third-place finish and sophomore Keeley Miller crossing eighth.

Bountiful

At the Park City Invitational Sept. 8, junior Hayden Hooper’s eighth-place finished in the varsity boys race to help Bountiful to 12th as a team. The girls varsity team was also 12th behind senior Marji Richards who came in 46th.

In the JV boys event, freshman Evan Ostler led the way with a 17th-place showing for the fifth-place squad. The JV girls were 10th with sophomore Ella McQuay taking 55th as the first Redhawks girl crossing the line.

Woods Cross

At the Spartan Invitational Sept. 8, junior Katie Hansen won the varsity girls race, coming in 10 seconds ahead of Wasatch’s Kate Giles, to lead Woods Cross to an eighth-place showing as a team. In the boys varsity race, senior Brady Christensen was runner up behind Viewmont’s Gabe Hooper with the squad taking third.

Sophomore Henry Hyde was seventh in the JV boys race, leading the team to third place, while senior Camille Dunn came in 21st in the JV girls event, helping the girls finish in eighth. l

Hellewell has 11 assists, which is fifthmost in the state and first among all 5A girls soccer players. She also has nine goals, second on the team. Kessler has seven goals and eight assists.

Bountiful looks to keep things rolling this week when it plays at Northridge on Thursday in a road game. When the two teams met on Aug. 17, Bountiful won handily 5-0. The Redhawks also play at Viewmont on Sept. 19.

Woods Cross

Through 10 region games, the Wildcats are 4-6 and in fifth place in Region 5. Overall, Woods Cross is 5-6. The Wildcats have dropped three games in a row, all by two goals or

fewer. On Tuesday, the Wildcats had an exciting, offense-filled game at Box Elder falling 4-3 in double overtime. Woods Cross overcame a rough first half in which it was down 3-1 at the break. However, a two-goal second half forced overtime. Ultimately, Box Elder found the back of the net in the second overtime to win. In a losing effort, Woods Cross’ Oakley Anderson had three goals, with Clara Howes assisted on two of them. Clearfield shut out the Wildcats on Sept. 7 by the score of 2-0 on the Wildcats’ home field. The Falcons scored in each half, as Woods Cross was held without a goal in a game for the first time all season.

The Wildcats can break their skid

on Thursday at Viewmont. On Sept. 19, they host Bonneville.

Viewmont

The Vikings are bringing up the rear in Region 5 with a 2-8 record (3-9 overall). However, Viewmont did win its last outing by beating Bonneville 2-1 on Tuesday.

Brooklyn Jones and Kamree Day each scored for Viewmont, which had a goal in each half. Mazie Tullis leads the team in both goals and assists this season with three apiece. Jones and Annie Layton each have two goals.

The team can win its second game in a row when it hosts Woods Cross on Thursday. Then, the Wildcats entertain Bountiful on Sept. 19. l

Davis girls soccer maintaining strong grip in Region 1

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

It’s been a long time since the Davis girls soccer team has lost a game – Sept. 27, 2022, to be exact.

The Darts, defending Class 6A champions, are now 9-0 this season and 4-0 in Region 1. That’s 14 consecutive wins for the team. The last few games, however, have not been easy.

Davis defeated Farmington 2-0 on Tuesday in a game played on the Darts’ home field. The Phoenix, the last team to beat Davis, played a tough second half against the Darts, holding them scoreless. Fortunately for Davis, Mya Williamson and Cadence Packer scored first-half goals to give the team a cushion. Katie Willard and Tessa Franks assisted on the goals, and goalie Elesha Magley got the shutout. It was the fourth time this season the senior didn’t allow a goal against an opponent. She has 13.5 shutouts in her career.

Last Thursday, Sept. 7, Davis had an even bigger challenge when it faced Layton at home. After a scoreless first half, both offenses came alive in the final 40 minutes. Davis scored three times, while the Lancers put two goals on the board. Brooklyn Phongsavath had two goals for the Darts, and Calie Clark added one. Lydia Neville and T’maea Eteuati had assists in the one-score victory. It was the first time all season the stout Davis defense surrendered more than a single goal in a contest.

Through nine games, Phongsavath leads the Darts with eight goals. Second on the team are Willard and Emerson Taylor, who have four apiece.

This Thursday, the Darts play at Weber, a team they defeated 5-0 on Aug. 24. On Sept. 19, Davis travels to Fremont.

Farmington

Sitting at 2-3 in Region 1, Farmington is in fourth place. The Phoenix are 6-5 overall.

Preceding Farmington’s loss to Davis was a 1-0 shutout win over Fremont, its second shutout of the season and first in region play. Though Farmington has been on the wrong end of three league games, two were by just two goals, and one was by one goal.

Eleven Phoenix players have scored this season, led by Taytem Grant, who has six goals on the year. Macey Call is a close second with five goals. Grant, along with Claire Rencher, leads the team with three assists. Emmy McKeon and Isabelle Jones have each played goalkeeper this season, getting 1.5 and 0.5 shutouts, respectively.

Farmington can move up the league standings this week when it hosts Syracuse on Thursday. The Phoenix will then play on the road again on Sept. 19 when they take on Weber. The last time Farmington and Syracuse met on the field, the Phoenix prevailed in a shootout. l

COUNTRY

THE VIEWMONT HIGH GIRLS team came in third at the Spartan Invitational behind a 14th-place finish from senior Naomi Egnew. Pictured, from left, Allie Eliason, Lyndsey Parke, Audrey Lemon, Naomi Egnew, Kiera Stacey, Sarah Scott. Not pictured: Eliza Gehring

Photos courtesy Trent Hooper

THE VIEWMONT HIGH BOYS cross country team won the Spartan Invitational Sept. 8 at Murray Park. Gabe Hooper placed first with Ben Hyde coming in fifth, Weston Egnew sixth, Peter Gehring seventh and Talmage Bruschke ninth. Pictured, from left, Hyde, Bryce Arbuckle, Bruschke, Hooper, Gehring, Hayden Arbuckle and Egnew

THE PLEASURE AND THE PAIN: Bountiful Teammates hug Belle Sorensen (eyes closed) for tying the game with Woods Cross last week as Woods Cross’ Lizzy Cowley walks away from the celebrators. The Redhawks went on to score again to defeat the Wildcats 3 - 2.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

local fills

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—Going to any grocery store it’s easy to find dozens, if not hundreds of different hair care products, for everything from curly hair-specific shampoo to revitalizing conditioner for thinning hair. What is more difficult to find, however, is products, not for the hair on the top of the head, but, on the front of the face: beard care. One Farmington man is doing an outstanding job fixing that problem, and he’s just getting started.

Jeff Bevan first began selling his beard care products two years ago, but his story begins before that. Bevan, who now has a healthy set of whiskers, said he “never used to be able to grow facial hair,” but that when he did, the uncomfortable razor burn and dry skin associated with shaving made it so he, “wanted to never shave again.”

That lifestyle, however, came with its own challenges. Without proper maintenance, a long beard can get greasy, and the skin underneath, dry, flaky, and unhealthy. Bevan decided it was time to

do something about that so that he could maintain his beard, but avoid the problems that accompanied it.

At first, he tried beard products given to him by barbers, and other professionals, but always found himself breaking out after using them. So, taking matters into his own hands, Bevan began making his own beard oils and products. Soon, other friends with facial hair began noticing, and asking what he was using. It wasn’t long before the demand for his product prompted him to start a business.

Even though it’s only been two years, Affect Beard Care has sold over 3,000 products, which now include more than just beard oil. Pointing to his stock, the small business owner explained that in addition to the beard oil which can condition both a beard and the skin beneath, Bevan also sells a beard butter, a beard wash, and a mustache styling wax, all custom made using all-natural ingredients. In addition to the creation of these products, Bevan shared that education is a huge part of his business. The beard care industry is a relatively young one, and Bevan wants to make sure that

BLAST FROM THE PAST

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County

Compiled by Braden Nelsen

1943

Bountiful guard encamps with Ogden Company B

Tactical problems in warfare, which featured an “attack on an enemy position,” were solved by two companies of the Utah State Guard at Mueller Park Sunday, which placed emphasis on communications. The Ogden State Guard, Company B, were guests of Bountiful, Company D, as were a number of officers from the Ninth Service Command; Sheriff Joseph Holbrook of Davis County and Dr. J.C. Stocks, former mayor of Bountiful.

Reported results of the Bountiful target shoot team, showed that Matthew Holt was high in trap shooting with a shotgun; Byron Armstrong was high with a 22 rifle, and Jarvis Miles topped other contestants with a sub-machine gun.

1953

Humans fewer than cattle in state of Utah

“Utah’s human population of 688,862 persons was exceeded by the total cattle population in 1952 of 733,000 cattle,” said J. Keith Hughes, Davis County assistant agent, in a statement recently about the current beef situation in the state.

Emphasizing the importance of cattle as by far the biggest industry in Utah, Mr. Hughes continued, “Housewives are currently finding the lowest prices on beef in some years throughout the state.”

people know their options, “Start out with a good wash, and a good beard oil, just to see if it’s for you,” he said. “If one doesn’t work, try something else.”

Bevan, who works at this business part time, was optimistic about starting a small business, encouraging others who might be thinking of doing the same to, “just start”and “give it a shot,” explaining that the best time to start a small busi-

BOOKINGS

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

Sept. 6

Salvador A. Arredondo, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Marissa R. Flores, Burglary, 3F, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F, Two counts of receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, 2F.

Thomas R. Jackson, Sexual abuse of a child, 1F.

Beirin Mayoul, Aggravated assault, 3F, Assault by a prisoner, 3F.

Romario B. Myles, Property damage/ destruction - loss $1500-$4999, 3F.

Victor J. Perez, Stalking, 3F.

William P. Reese, Driving under the influence - first offense in 10 years, 3F.

Keri D. Sausameda, Retail theft - qualifying felony prior in 10 years, 3F.

Tiziana T. Thurston, Issuing bad check or draft - sum $1500-$4999 in 6 months, 3F, Forgery, 3F, Unlawful acquisition/ possession/transfer of a financial card.

Joseph Velazquez, Three counts of failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

Britannia K. Younger, Driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Sept. 7

Tawny M. Cass, Retail theft - value

$500-$1499 - from prohibited merchant, 3F.

Troy N. Faulkner, Theft - value $500$1499, 3F, Burglary, 3F.

Jennifer E. Gimmler, Forgery, 3F.

Michelle J. Howell, Two counts of failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

ness is as soon as possible. And while he may not have a storefront just yet, Bevan says it’s not off the table.

For those interested in products from Affect Beard Care, they can be found in several Barber Shops around the state, as well as at Bevan’s booth at vendor fairs and farmers markets. They can also be found on his website, at https://affectbeard.com/. l

Christian E. Plunkett, Unlawful use of a financial card - value $500-$1499, 3F.

D’on M. Woods, Receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, 2F.

Sept. 8

Cody L. Begay, Theft/deception - value

$500-$1499, 3F.

Diesha S. Cableton, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Kaylee Jackson, Aggravated child abuse - intentionally or knowingly, 3F.

Kendra D. Mitchell, Child abuse with injury - intentionally or knowingly, 3F.

Johanna S. Olsen Mendes, Retail theftvalue >= $5000, 3F.

Lisa A. Scoville, Possession of a controlled substance, 3F, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Sept. 9

Dustin M. Acosta, Stalking - current or former cohabitant, 3F.

Jamie C. Blair, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Ely. J Burns, Possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, 3F, Aggravated kidnapping, 1F.

Joshua M. Crane, Possession of a weapon - restricted person, 3F.

Alexis Granados Chavez, Theft - firearm or operable motor vehicle, 2F.

Tessa A. Maldonado, Aggravated kidnapping, 1F.

Megan Posell, Property damage/destruction - value $500-$4999, 3F.

Brenda Ramirez, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

David K. Zamarron Murillo, Theft - firearm or operable motor vehicle, 2F.

Brayen Zamarron Saaverda, Theftfirearm or operable motor vehicle, 2F.

Sept. 10

Davis County Sheriff’s Office

Olvin R. Espana Caballero, Forgery, 3F.

Tristen D. Jensen, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Elder M. Tabora Martinez, Forgery, 3F.

Fidel Ybarra, Probation violation, 3F, Retail theft - value <$500, 3F.

Sept. 11

Terron A. Dance, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Malepua Fiso, Aggravated robbery, 2F.

Don E. Hayes, Violation of protective order, 3F.

Sept. 12

Samuel J. Asper, Possession of another’s identifying documents, 3F, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F, Theft/receiving - value $1500-$4999, 3F.

Melissa Hiebert, Unlawful use of a financial card - value $1500-$4999, 3F.

Leslie J. Jensen, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F. Uatisone Kelemete, Sexual exploitation of a minor, 2F.

Kevin A. Lane, Sexual exploitation of a minor, 2F.

Warren V. McGuire Jr., Purchase/ transfer/possession/use of a firearm by a restricted person, 3F, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F.

Christopher B. Meredith, Aggravated robbery, 1F.

Austin J. Nicholas, Theft - value >= $5000, 2F, Three counts of burglary, 3F. Dominique A. Sampson, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F. Eric P. Vaughn, Aggravated child abuse - reckless, 3F.

LINEUP OF JUST A FEW of Bevan’s products available from Affect Beard Care.

Photo by Braden Nelsen

On a day that marked her 84th birthday our beloved Lois Marie Heemeyer (LeMmon) O’Brien peacefully passed away Sept. 7, 2023, from natural causes, surrounded by the love of her family. Lois was born Sept. 7, 1939, to Harold John Harm Heemeyer of Castlewood SD, Hamlin County and Violet Marie Karrels of Tilford SD, Meade County.

Lois married Garnon A LeMmon and gave birth to four children. They later divorced.

Lois met Gary K O’Brien at Bountiful Bowl. They fell in love and were married June 19, 1971, in North Salt Lake Utah, Davis County, merging their two families of seven children total.

One year later with her four kids, his three kids, and a $500 loan from his dad, they opened up O’Brien Glass inside Shamrock Gas Station in Centerville. In 1975 they purchased property across the street and down a block or two where they built the first 40x60 building. Over the next few years, they added five more buildings. In a different normal husband/wife business, Lois ran the employees, numbered 50 at one time, while Gary handled marketing and finances. Lois’ brilliant mind and knack for numbers helped their business become the success it still is today.

Lois was active in the Home Builders Association on a local and national level, going to Washington D.C. several times. She was also on the Board of the Local Chamber of Commerce. For 15 years she ran the Bountiful High School Class of 1958 reunions.

Up until she was injured three years ago, she was very, very active in the running of O’Brien Glass. Even after her injury she continued to work from home as much as she could.

Lois was a devoted wife, sharing her life with her beloved husband, Gary. She was his everything. His partner. His sounding-board. His Rock. Gary will surely feel the void of her passing.

As a mother, Lois taught her children the value of determination and hard work. She gave her children a wonderful work ethic that continues to bless their lives every day.

Throughout her life Lois remained fiercely independent and determined to live life to the fullest. She embraced each day with a zest for life that was truly contagious. Her spirit of adventure and her ability to find joy in the simple things will be cherished forever. Throughout her travels, she had an uncanny ability to make lifetime friends. She devoured books like no other. She had a heart of gold, contagious sense of humor, and a lead foot. GO MOM!

Becoming a grandma and later a great-grandma brought immense joy to her life. Her eyes would light up with happiness at the sight of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She treasured every moment spent with them, passing on her wisdom

and unconditional love.

Lois’ determination and drive were unparalleled. She achieved remarkable success in her career. Leaving a lasting impact on her field and inspiring countless others to pursue their dreams. Her legacy of success serves as a testament to her unwavering spirit.

As we say our goodbyes to Lois, we remember her with love and gratitude for the impact she had on our lives. Her memory will live on in our hearts a constant reminder of the importance of love, family, and resilience.

Rest in peace, dear Lois. Your love, strength, and enduring spirit will forever guide and inspire us all. You will be deeply missed, but your memory will live on in our hearts for generations to come.

Lois is survived by her husband Gary, four of her children: Kim and (Russell) Smith, Gregory (Janene) LeMmon, Wm Paul (Susan) LeMmon, Cindy Reynolds, Tim Davis, son-in-law Robert Hill, and sister-in-law Jeanne Heemeyer.

Lois has 34 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Lois is preceded in death by her father, her mother, her brothers: Myron (Mick), James (Jim) and David Heemeyer. children: Susan LeMmon Hill, Gary Scott O'Brien, and Christopher K O’Brien. Services are being held at Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, from 1-1:45 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. Interment will be next to her daughter at Memorial Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 Lakeview Dr., Bountiful, Utah, just down from the upper road. Services will be streamed live on Lois’s obituary at www.russonmortuary.com.

Michael James Holbrook

Michael James Holbrook born on Sept. 24, 1957 in Salt Lake City passed away on Sept. 6, 2023 at his home after battling Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by many who loved him. Mike was the son of James and Althea Holbrook. He grew up in Bountiful and West Bountiful where he milked cows, raised horses, and played in the fields where houses now stand. He was proud to be one of the “West Bountiful boys, because they were tough.”

Mike graduated from Viewmont High School in 1975 where he enjoyed many good friends. He was a solid, quiet type and would never step down if he thought he was right. Mike’s parents and family are what some would say, “The salt of the Earth.” After high school and working, Mike chose to go on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was sent to the Texas San Antonio Mission where he served faithfully from 1976-1978. His mission was indeed one of the highlights of his life. He learned many of life’s lessons from his former mission president, Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone. While serving on his mission, Mike’s sister Cindy worked at Snow College with a girl from Payson and they became fast friends. Cindy encouraged her friend to write a letter to her missionary brother. That letter started an eternal love. Mike and his forever love, JoLene Lance were married on June 14, 1979 in the Manti Temple. Mike and JoLene began their married life in Bountiful and were excited to start a family. Eleven months after marriage, they were blessed with a blond haired, blue eyed baby boy. They had their other two children within the next three years and loved being parents. The family then moved to Kaysville to raise their children. Mike was a very hard worker and many, many times was up by 3 a.m. and didn’t get to rest until perhaps 11 p.m. He cherished his family and there is nothing he wouldn’t do for them. As one of his favorite singers, George Strait sang, “Daddies don’t just love their children every now and then, it’s a love without end, Amen.” Mike worked as a custodian for almost 39 years with Davis County Schools and would have worked longer but retired due to his illness. Although it was not a glamorous job, he knew what he had to do to provide for his family and he had a paycheck with benefits every month. He worked extra jobs to take his family on vacations, camping, fishing and making sure quality time was spent together. Mike loved spending time in the mountains, especially near Alpine, Wyo-

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ming at the Grey’s River. It was at that river where Mike felt close to his Heavenly Father. He was a great fisherman and some of the children and grandchildren share his love, not all, but some. Mike lived his life serving others. He was a caregiver to both of his parents when they suffered from dementia so he had an idea of what was in store for him. Mike didn’t like to bring attention to himself but those of us who knew him know what a great man he was while on Earth.

Mike leaves behind his wife of 44 years, JoLene Lance Holbrook, sons Lance Michael Holbrook (Amber), and Derek James Holbrook (Jenn, now deceased), daughter Shalayne Holbrook Wright, sisters Cindy Holbrook Warnock (D), Margaret Holbrook Boren (Jerry), brother Douglas Holbrook (Dawn), brother and sisters-in-law Kenneth Lance (Jerry Ann), Charlotte Lance Green (Gary), Stanley Lance. Also survived by Judyth, Douglas, Michael, Eydie, John, Kerilyn, Chandelle, Troy and Jared. His pride and joy were his seven grandchildren Liberty, Bella, Sadie, Sawyer, Sophie, Abby, and Jack. He is preceded in death by his parents, James D and Althea B Holbrook, daughter-in-law Jennifer Mott Holbrook, father-in-law Ammon D Lance, mother-in-law Marlene Johnson Haskell and nephew Clayton Warnock.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at the Kaysville Utah East Stake Center, 207 South 600 East. Friends and family may visit Friday between 6 and 8 p.m., at Russon Mortuary, 1941 North Main, Farmington or Saturday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Kaysville City Cemetery.

The family would like to express gratitude to Aspen Ridge Hospice for their gentle care and allowing him to peacefully pass at home.

Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com

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