Volume 4: Sounded in Every Ear,
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HALLOWEEN FUN!
This little ladybug waits her turn for some candy at North Salt Lake’s Spooktacular event last Saturday, Oct. 26. There were all kinds of fun activities and this year there were races for both children and adults.
Davis School District studies enrollment and class size
FARMINGTON—District administrators gave a presentation at the Board of Education meeting discussing options for reducing class size.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Elementary class sizes are an ongoing concern for parents and teachers. Davis School District administrators addressed that when they gave a report to the school board on Oct. 15 about enrollment, FTE Ratio (Full Time Equivalent) and class sizes.
“It has a huge impact on our teachers and our staff and our schools,” said Board President Liz Mumford. “But it also affects our student achievement and the overall culture in our school district.”
This is something that comes up in the fall, she said. “As you know people check their kids into school and have different class sizes some-
times than they anticipate.”
“We look at staffing and that begins in the January through December time frame,” said Budget and Planning Director, Steve Snow. “So in that time frame we’re meeting with cities talking about their new developments.
In the makeup of those developments we also look at what type of developments. Is it a single family dwelling? Is it apartments or condos?” Snow said they look at that be-
Israeli airstrike kills 90 in Gaza, local officials say, as aid fears grow after UNRWA ban
An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza residential building killed over 90 people, including 20 children, amid an intensified assault in the area. The strike left many injured and cut off aid as Israel’s parliament passed a law barring the UN’s Palestinian aid agency, UNRWA, from operating within Israel. In Lebanon, Hezbollah appointed a new leader following Israel’s killing of its former chief. Ballot drop box fires under investigation in Oregon, Washington after hundreds of ballots destroyed Federal authorities are investigating fires set at ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, which destroyed hundreds of ballots. Police identified a suspect vehicle, a black or darkcolored Volvo, linked to the incidents. Officials confirmed the fires were intentional, raising concerns about election interference. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered enhanced security around ballot boxes, while the FBI conducts a parallel investigation.
2024 Election: How to track your ballot and what to do if it’s been damaged
Following an arson attack on a ballot drop box in Vancouver, Washington, election officials are advising voters to verify their absentee ballot status. While rare, officials have prepared for incidents like this through tracking systems and surveillance. The fire, which destroyed hundreds of ballots, is one of several recent ballot tampering incidents. Voters can check their ballot status using tools like VoteWA, and election officials are working to contact affected voters and issue replacements if needed.
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder beef patties not linked to E. coli outbreak, company says McDonald’s has removed all contaminated products linked to an E. coli outbreak that affected 75 people across 13 states. The outbreak was associated with slivered onions from supplier Taylor Farms, which McDonald’s stopped using on Oct. 22. No E. coli has been found in Quarter Pounder beef patties, which have been ruled out as a contamination source. The company confirmed that the public risk is now “very low,” and the USDA will continue to monitor the situation.
Photos by Dallas Golden
Arm kids with tools to know what to do if they’re being bullied
FARMINGTON—Bullying has become more widespread and it’s not just on the playground anymore. Have an honest conversation with your child about what’s going on in their life.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
About one in five high school students reported being bullied on school property in the past year, according to the CDC, and one in six high school students reported being bullied electronically in the past year including through texting and social media. It has become widespread and the CDC has also found a link between long term bullying and a higher risk for suicide.
There are three types of bullying, said Christi Blankman, Davis School District K-12 Prevention Coordinator in the Department of Student and Family Services. “There’s physical – kicking, hitting, etc. Verbal – teasing, taunting, name calling and Social – embarrassing someone in public or on social media or spreading rumors. Anything that is unwanted repeated behavior.”
There is information about bullying on the district website, Blankman
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cause it’s a different percentage of students that will come from that depending on which type of housing there is. “In the range of October through January we start gathering the October enrollment information. We look at the births because those are the best predictor for who’s coming five years from now.”
The next one is February through April, said Snow. “Now we're talking about projection time. We have what has happened and we’re trying to predict who’s coming in the fall. So this is, get out your crystal ball and make your best guess and don’t mess it up and we meet several times.”
Snow said in elementaries they look at every single classroom. “When we’re doing this we need to look at how much staffing we’ll need for a whole school, not per classroom. We’ll give it to the principal to make a decision after they’ve looked at their areas and then when we’re done we look at the areas of concern at each school then we’ll send letters to the principals saying ‘here's your total staffing.’”
“How do we consider splits?” said Elementary Director, Ruthanne
said. “We cover that at parent night and with the kids at the beginning of school. We also offer parent classes once a month.”
Blankman said parents need to have an honest conversation with their kids to see what is going on. “Watch for obvious changes in your child such as difficulty sleeping, nightmares, grades dropping, no friends or different friends, not wanting to go to school, running away and even thoughts of suicide.”
Have an open discussion so that they feel safe talking about it, she
said. “Kids might not know what to do or who they can talk to. Tell them to walk away and don’t fight back. Go tell an adult. Stay closer to an adult. Most bullying happens when an adult is not around.”
A lot of stuff goes on online, said Blankman. “Parents need to know what their kids are doing and put some protections on that. Parents should watch their social media accounts too.”
Teach kids about being respectful, she said. “Parents should teach their kids that if they see kids engag-
Keller. “Well if a grade level has large numbers we look at the one before and the one after to see if they’re smaller and so we can combine those from each class of students into one class. So that takes away one teacher and gives a smaller grade level.”
Keller said there are pros and cons to a combination or split class. “In a split class, we’d like to take kids that are independent learners in each grade level. Sometimes they’re just kids that are better academically and that hurts the other classes because you look at those kids a lot as examples.”
Then there are those that have a calming influence in the class, she
said. “You can’t teach two curriculums if you’ve got kids that are not behaved or can’t work independently. Unfortunately sometimes the split classes don’t have that advantage.”
One of the benefits of a non-split classroom is students are with their same aged peers, she said. “Teachers also have the ease of teaching only one curriculum. But when they’re in a combination it’s nice I think to make friends with other grade levels.”
“I’m hoping to tee up a little bit of the National Research,” said Superintendent Dan Linford. “I want to hit on this, the Star Study is kind of the ultimate class size study. It did find
ing in laughing at someone or bullying, that being a bystander is almost as bad. Teach them that if they see something, say something.”
They can also use SafeUT and report it anonymously, Blankman said. “Sometimes that feels safer.”
There are counselors, family advocates, administrators and other resources at the school that can help, she said. “There are also a lot of resources online for parents.”
The district trains staff on what to watch for, said Blankman. “It helps make them more aware of changes in student behavior. They should see it because the kids are sitting in their classroom all day long.”
Blankman said she believes kids need more skills and tools to use. “I feel like it’s important to arm kids with information to know what to do if they’re being bullied. Give them the ability to know how to respond and not react and the tools to respond appropriately and tell someone.”
They may not even know it is bullying, she said. “Or they think it is something they did so they personalize it.”
For more resources on bullying visit www.cdc.gov/youth-violence/ about/about-bullying.html.l
that there was a significant difference in student achievement as it relates to class size. Students in smaller classes outperform students in larger classes by an increase that’s equivalent to about three months of extra schooling four years later. So they maintained that extra knowledge longer.”
The constant variable in all of research is one teacher, he said. “The research tells us the reason why this class outperforms this class is almost always that teacher in the front of the classroom. This is where reducing class size lands. This is where it lands on the scale of how it affects student learning.”
Linford said that to meet the district’s primary mission, teachers have to feel like they’re effective. “The number one thing was teacher efficacy, right? At the end of the day teachers and teams of teachers have to believe that the work they do, their preparation, their skills all of those things matter for student learning. That they believe that all students can learn. That’s the piece that we spend a ton of energy on, because we’re going to get huge returns on that.”l
BLAST FROM THE PAST
1924
$15,000 home is contest prize
All local school children ten years of age or over will have an opportunity of winning very valuable prizes which are offered in the Home Lighting Contest being conducted throughout the intermountain territory by the Rocky Mountain Electrical Cooperative League. The contest here is part of a great international contest that is being held in all of the important cities and towns in the United States and Canada.
1934
Bountiful Light refuses offer of Bountiful City
Bountiful City offered the directors of Bountiful Light & Power Company $62,000 which was refused. No reason given.
We acted in good faith and got the money, as soon as possible and kept our agreement to purchase the distribution system. We don’t see why our money was not as good as the Utah Power & Light money.
1944 Committees named for rehabilitation Committee chairmen to aid returning service men and women have been appointed by the Davis County soldiers’ rehabilitation committee, headed by DeLore Nichols, acting chairman.
Arthur Miller, Farmington and D.I. Miller, Kaysville, were appointed contact men. Alvin Moss, Bountiful and L.C. Holbrook, West Point, were named chairmen of a committee to survey opportunities for employment.
1954
Eisenhower
sends telegram to Davis Republicans
Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to come to Utah to bring this message to you and to others in your state who believe with us to build an America strong and pros-
perous in a world at peace.
But with only one free day available to me before Nov. 2, I am able to visit only a few states. So I must use this means.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
1964
Thoughts on Halloween
Man’s fascination with the supernatural is an emotional balancing act between fear and fun. The hearty laugh of those who sneer at ghost stories frequently has an embarrassing resemblance to a nervous giggle.
There’s an irresistible appeal about the shadowy world of the occult that has attracted poets, playwrights and authors for centuries. And throughout the history of mankind, this appeal has spelled success in the entertainment business.
1974
Face the fact: aging is ‘in’
Although most Americans will resist the notion, aging is “in.” Everyone’s doing it. It’s the world’s greatest group activity.
But American society, for the most part, sees it differently. Youth is the thing. The population shows it, popular music blares it, advertising promotes it, and fashions reflect it. Even though no longer young in years you can still be young at heart.
1984
Lakeview Hospital will X-ray Halloween goodies
“Trick or treat?” Children all over America expect to receive the treat, but sometimes individuals play nasty tricks.
Many so-called tricks can be dangerous. Bountiful’s Lakeview Hospital encourages children and parents to be extra careful this Halloween. Parents should check Halloween candy for signs of tampering – either discoloration or torn wrappers. The Radiology Department at Lakeview Hospital will offer free Xrays of Halloween candy on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6:10 p.m.
Celebrating an anniversary or a 70th, 80th or 90th birthday? Are you planning a wedding or have you just had one? How cute is that 1-year-old child or grandchild of yours?
The Davis Journal wants to help you spread the word. Please submit a photo and a short writeup of whatever you are celebrating or planning to our editor at becky.g@thecityjournals.com.
This is a great way to let the community know what’s happening in your world.
Our publications go into mailboxes each Friday and are produced on Mondays and Tuesdays of that week. So your deadline would be Monday at 5 p.m.
Let us help you tell the world! From your friends and neighbors at the City Journal!
NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
DCSO ends search for missing K9
The Davis County Sheriff’s Office has suspended their active search for K9 Kash having exhausted all ground and aerial searches, according to a DCSO Facebook post. “We have investigated every tip,” the post said. “We will continue to follow up on leads and will keep his information available on social media and through flyers that have been distributed throughout Farmington and surrounding areas.” The DCSO said this is not the outcome they hoped for. “We believe that someone may have him and does not realize he is a missing police K9.” Anyone with information on Kash and his whereabouts, please call Davis Dispatch at 801-451-4150.
KFD crews train on vehicle extrication
Kaysville Fire Department crews participated in vehicle extrication training recently, working on two to three vehicles each, according to a KFD Facebook post.
Crews practiced stabilizing cars with struts and cribbing, securing vehicle safety devices, using lifting airbags to raise vehicles, removing doors and roofs with powered extrication tools, and lifting dashboards with a powered ram tool.
“With major roads like Highway 89, Interstate 15, Highway 177, and Legacy Highway in our response area (or automatic-aid response area), high-impact traffic accidents requiring extrication continue to be on the rise,” the post said. “It is crucial that our firefighters are well-trained in these techniques to provide effective, life-saving responses to our community.”
Three steps inform voters on Utah judges before November election
With November elections rapidly approaching, Utah voters are urged to take three simple steps
to make informed decisions regarding the judges on their ballots. By utilizing the resources available at judges.utah.gov, voters can ensure they cast their votes based on comprehensive evaluations and key performance summaries, a JPEC release said.
Judicial retention elections are critical for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the judicial system. However, many voters find it challenging to make informed decisions due to a lack of accessible information. The Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) provides an invaluable service by evaluating and summarizing judges' performance, making it easier for voters to make educated choices.
“We urge all Utah voters to follow these three simple steps to inform themselves about judges on their ballot,” said Mary-Margaret Pingree, JPEC executive director, in the release. “First, visit judges. utah.gov to access all the necessary information.
“Next, select your county to view the judges who will appear on your ballot.
“Then, scroll through each judge and review details of each judge who will be on your ballot in your county.”
Attorneys and citizens provide input into the evaluation process. From surveys of those who spend time in court to year-round observations of Utah judges, JPEC provides critical insights into judges’ legal ability, judicial integrity and temperament, administrative skills, and procedural fairness.
“Informed voting is crucial to the democratic process and to ensuring a fair and effective judiciary,” said Pingree. “We encourage all Utah voters to take these simple steps to educate themselves about the judges on their ballots and to participate fully in the electoral process.”
For more information, visit judges.utah.gov.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints releases ‘Saints, Volume 4’
SALT LAKE CITY—The four volume work is now available in its entirety in 14 languages and spans 200 years of church history.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Church History Department announced on Tuesday, the release of “Saints, Volume 4: Sounded in Every Ear, 1955 – 2020.” The series is available in 14 languages and spans 200 years of church history, with each volume ending with the dedication of a temple.
“We are so excited with the completion of the four volume series,” said Matt Grow, Managing Director of the Church History Department at the press conference. “In 2010 the First Presidency approved the creation of a publication of a third multi volume official history of the church.”
This four volume work, which is now available in its entirety in 14 languages, tells the history of the Lord’s work in the latter days, through the eyes of the Latter Day Saints who lived it, he said. “Taken together, these four volumes, we believe, create a vast perspective of the 200 years of history of the church.”
For the past decade and a half, a talented team of historians, writers and editors, has worked on the saints project, said Grow. “They’ve used the vast archives in this building, collected over many generations as well as records held elsewhere to tell the story of Latter Day Saints around the globe.”
“It’s exciting to see the way the volumes one through three have been received,” said Elder Hugo E. Martinez. “Millions have read them, heard them, gathered with them. It is filled with individual stories, faith promoting stories, inspiring stories and the narrative is written in such a way that it draws us into the story. I can’t help myself. I think ‘wow, what would I do if I was in such conditions?’”
Martinez said he is glad that the Lord came and taught him the gospel with the help of two missionaries. “When he did so, I didn’t have to cross the planes, you know because
Puerto Ricans don’t do well in cold weather or snow. It makes me wonder and ponder on what really drove them and my personal insight is that It was being in the presence of a prophet, leading them through the planes and thinking that families indeed could be together forever.”
“We have three cases right in the center of the main room (of the library) that have six stories sent from around the world,” said Jed Woodward, Editor, Saints Vol 4. “So all of these stories are in Saints Four. We happen to have one of the characters in the book whose story is there in the cabinet here today, Isabella Santana.
She hails from Mexico, but now she lives locally.”
“I was born in a small town in Mexico,” said Santana. “When I went to Mexico City we started going to seminary every day so that was very important to anchor me into the church.”
Santana said her family doesn’t know that she was in the book. “They won’t know until the Spanish version comes out, then they’ll know.”
“I started work on it in 2015,” said Scott Hales, Editor, Saints Vol 4. “I’ve watched it grow up. It was the brainchild of Rick Turley. In the mid 1990s he asked the First Presidency to approve a new history of the church. He tried for several years and it was approved in the early 2000s.”
By 2008 it was well underway, he said. “When I came on they needed someone who understood how to tell a story. Historians can sometimes be a little dry. I needed to make history more entertaining.”
It was designed to be both entertaining and instructive, said Hales. “I’m happy to see it all come together. I have immense pride in the work we’ve done. I’m a bit sad to be done with it. It’s been an exciting and inspiring process.”
“One way that we find unity is through shared history,” said Grow. “A common spiritual heritage, a legacy of faith, devotion and perseverance. It’s our deepest hope that Latter Day Saints around the world will be able to see themselves in the story and ponder how they can carry on the legacy of faith and service exemplified in our history.” l
Davis County OKs $1B FrontRunner upgrade to speed up commuter rail
Davis County has approved a nearly $1 billion plan with the state to double-track key sections of the FrontRunner rail corridor, aiming to increase speed and efficiency over the next five years.
By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
Davis County officials have approved an agreement with the state to advance nearly $1 billion in planned improvements along the FrontRunner corridor over the next five years, aimed at enhancing the commuter rail’s speed and efficiency. Though work has not started, discussions by county commissioners hint at what Davis County residents might expect as the project progresses.
The double-tracking initiative involves adding a second rail line in eight sections of the 82-mile FrontRunner route across Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties. “Big project,” said Jason Fielding, deputy director of the Davis County Public Works Department, noting that the changes would be significant but ultimately beneficial.
In Davis County, two rail segments are set for double-tracking under the $966-million project: a 2.1-mile stretch from the Woods Cross FrontRunner station northward to West Bountiful and a 3.8-mile stretch from north of Clearfield Station to Sunset. Fielding mentioned that the Woods Cross-Bountiful segment would likely face the greatest impacts.
As detailed in FrontRunner Forward, a plan published by the Utah Transit Authority in 2023, the Woods Cross upgrades will require an extended box culvert and partial underground canal placement. These upgrades will also necessitate relocating utilities, power poles, and removing buildings, though specifics on which structures will be impacted re-
main unlisted.
The planning document indicates most improvements will occur within UTA’s right-of-way but notes that “some residents and businesses may need to be relocated,” with around 73.4 acres of land expected to be acquired overall, including 4.3 acres in the Woods Cross-West Bountiful section and 4.2 acres north of Clearfield.
The newly approved agreement between Davis County Commissioners and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) sets guidelines for handling potential impacts on county infrastructure, including flood-control systems. Fielding added that the county plans to hire an engineer to ensure the project aligns with county standards.
With the addition of a second rail line across various sections of the corridor, double-tracking will increase from 26% to 49%, enabling more frequent service and minimizing delays caused by trains waiting to share a track, according to the FrontRunner 2X Project website.
Work in Davis County is projected to span five years, with completion expected by October 2029. UDOT officials are finalizing design elements, with the exact construction schedule yet to be determined. Federal funds are anticipated to cover 70% of the $966-million cost, with the remaining 30% funded by state and local sources, according to the 2X Project website. l
PLANNED UPGRADES along the FrontRunner rail in Davis County will add double-tracking to key sections, enhancing speed and reducing delays for commuters by 2029.
Photo courtesy of UTA Facebook
LEFT TO RIGHT: Matt Grow, Managing Director of the Church History Department, Elder Hugo E. Martinez, Scott Hales, Editor, Saints Vol 4, Lisa Tait, Historian and Jed Woodward, Editor, Saints Vol 4 talk about the release of “Saints, Volume 4: Sounded in Every Ear, 1955 – 2020.”
Photo by Becky Ginos
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Compiled by Peri Kinder
Nov. 2-10
Free Movie and Advanced Care planning
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m.
Free movie, “Tuesdays with Morrie” concessions and a short presentation on advanced care planning. Bountiful Library, 795 S. Main
Reader’s Theater: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monday, Nov. 4, 7-8 p.m.
Layton Library, 155 N. Wasatch Drive
Layton City Small Business Seminar :
Inflation-Busting Tactics: Essential Tips for Small Business Owners
Wednesday, Nov. 6, Noon-1 p.m. Free class and free lunch
Layton City Center, 437 N. Wasatch Drive
Layton Nativity Market
Friday, Nov. 7, 2-9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free to $15
Shop more than 500 Nativities Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton
The Angel Holiday Market
Friday, Nov. 8, 5-9 p.m., FREE admission
Shopping, baked goods, food trucks
Hideaway on Angel, 897 S. Angel Street, Layton
West Bountiful Arts Council
Concert: Suzie Carter
Friday, Nov. 8, 7-8 p.m., FREE West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N.
800 West
The Improvables (Improv Show)
Friday, Nov. 8, 9 p.m., Free-$6 Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main Street, Bountiful
Veterans Parade and Veterans Hon ors Ceremony
Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Parade begins at 11:11 a.m. at Layton Commons Park 465 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
SparkLee Sisters Charity Ball
Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
$40 per person/$60 per couple
Live DJ, dancing, prizes and silent auction
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Needs Beyond Medicine
Davis High School Commons, 325 S. Main Street, Kaysville
An Evening of Chamber Music with the Bountiful Philharmonia
Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Donations appreciated.
St. Olaf Catholic Church, 276 E. 1800 South, Bountiful
Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.
National Caregiver Awareness Month –‘Caregiving Around the Clock’
DAVIS COUNTY—One out of every five Utah adults are family caregivers. Davis County Senior Services offers support and resources.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
There are more than 400,000 adults in Utah that are family caregivers and that number is expected to grow to over 500,000 by 2030, according to the University of Utah. That is one out of every five Utah adults. November is National Family Caregivers Month. A time to raise awareness and increase support for caregivers. The theme through the National Council on Aging is “Caregiving Around the Clock.”
Locally, Davis County Senior Services offers support and resources for those caring for a loved one.
“Most people don’t realize they are caregivers,” said Megan Forbush, Case Manager for Davis County Senior Services. “They think it’s more hands on like bathing, etc. but they’re making calls, driving them to the store or doctor’s appointments. They think those are small tasks and don’t always associate them with caregiving.”
Davis Arts Council accepting submissions for 2024 Student Art Competition & Exhibit
LAYTON—Davis Arts Council (DAC) is calling for young Davis County artists to enter the 2024 Student Art Competition & Exhibit where their talents will be showcased at the Snow Horse Art Gallery in the Davis Conference Center. The free exhibit is open to 9th-12th grade students and gives them the opportunity to display their work publicly, compete for awards and cash prizes and potentially sell their artwork, according to DAC.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible talent in our county as we mark the 16th year of this competition,” said Kym Ridl, director of communications for DAC. “Each year, we’re amazed by the creativity and dedication these young artists bring, and we’re honored to provide them a professional space to showcase their work and connect with our community.”
Key details:
• Entry deadline: Submis-
sions are due by Nov. 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. Each student may submit up to two pieces in different mediums, with individual entry forms required for each submission.
• Drop-Off & Framing Workshop: Participants can drop off their artwork on Monday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. A framing workshop will be available at 3 p.m. on the same day to assist students with hanging requirements.
• Exhibit Dates: The exhibit opens with a public reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m., and runs through Jan. 8, 2024.
First, second, and third-place winners, as well as honorable mentions, will receive cash prizes and special recognition. Additionally, DAC’s board of trustees will select one piece for the prestigious Purchase Award, which will be placed in DAC’s permanent collection.
For more information visit www.davisarts.org/studentart/.
Taking care of someone can be really stressful, she said. “It can push you to the limit and cause burnout. You need to get help earlier before it gets to that stage. When they finally contact us it’s too late, they’re already feeling stressed.”
Senior Services has resources that can help caregivers and keep the elderly stay in their homes, she said. “We have programs that can assist with showering, bathing, homemaking, shopping, running errands, meal preparation and other services.”
Each program has different requirements for a family to qualify, Forbush said. “Some services are through the National Caregiver Support program. They look at things like stress level and what the caregiver is doing for their loved one. If they qualify they can provide 50 hours of services and you have to use those within 12 months.”
After that a family can do private pay such as home health, she said. “Some programs are income based and look at the need and financial part. They look at what the individual can do for themselves and what they can’t do.”
One of the most important things for a caregiver is self care, said Forbush. “They’re sometimes overwhelmed and they’re not taking care of their own needs and they get burned out. You need to get away even for a few moments. You have to get away from the situation. Whatever helps you (caregiver).”
Maybe there are other family
Caregiver workshops offered in November
Dealing with Dementia:
• Central Davis Senior Activity Center (81 E. Center Street, Kaysville); Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration required at 801-525-5050, Option 5.
Support groups through the Alzheimer’s Association:
• South Davis Senior Activity Center (726 S. 100 E. Bountiful); First Thursday of each month 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
• North Davis Senior Activity Center (42 S. State St, Clearfield); First Wednesday of each month 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Fairfield Village (1205 N. Fairfield Rd, Layton); Third Tuesday of each month 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Central Davis Senior Activity Center (81 E. Center St, Kaysville) Spanish Speaking; Third Monday of each month 11-11:45 a.m.
*For more information contact the Alzheimer’s Association Utah Chapter at 801-265-1944.
Dementia Care Support Group
• Peaks at Clinton (1404 N. 2000 W., Clinton); Second Monday each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Parkinson’s Support Group:
• North Davis Senior Activity Center (42 South State Street, Clearfield); First Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
members who are willing to come and give them a break, she said. “There are also agencies they can hire to come in if they’re financially able. When they come in, that's a chance for them to take a break.”
Once they identify themselves as a caregiver there are support groups that can help, she said. “It’s an open forum where people can share or vent and get advice from others. It helps them to feel that others understand and that they’re not alone. A lot of people don’t realize they’re a caregiver until they've attended a meeting.”
The main thing is reaching out for help before getting to the point of burnout, said Forbush. “It’s better to solve it in the beginning and look at options early even if you don’t need the services right now. Start doing some research, that way you know where to turn if you need help.”
Forbush said they get calls of people in crisis. “If you’d done research beforehand it would have alleviated a lot of stress. Don’t wait until you’re in a crisis.”
For information or questions about any of the programs, contact Senior Services at 801-525-5050. l
First-of-its-kind Unified Ambassadors program all about inclusion and belonging
The Davis School District launched its new Ambassadors program with a celebration of student talent.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
Somethingspecial happened on the Farmington High School stage Oct. 24 and it was pure joy. The Davis School District’s first-of-itskind Unified Ambassador event was the culmination of a two-day process to select students in specialized education programs to serve as district ambassadors for the Unified Sports programs that promote belonging and inclusion in schools.
A group dance by the 12 participants to “Friend Like Me” kicked off the program followed by individual talent performances. Radio and TV personality Casey Scott was MCEE. The students had rehearsed the dance the night before and also participated in leadership interviews with district leaders, including Assistant Superintendent, Logan Toone.
Judges were:
• Dr. Timothy Best, Healthy Lifestyles Director for DSD.
• Dr. Logan Toone, Assistant Superintendent.
• Lisa Wall, one of the directors of Special Education.
• Belinda Kuck, who worked in DSD for 33 years before retiring recently.
• Lisa Frost, Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity.
“Unified pairs kids with special needs with peer supporters,” said Heidi Murdock of the Murdock Foundation that supports the program. “These kids will be spokespeople and have leadership training with the Special Olympics and school board to spread awareness. It’s a game changer to the environment at the schools.”
Murdock said the Ambassador program aligns with Murdock’s mission. “We try to help youth with mental and physical health. Unified gives the peers a different perspective on life. Their lives are changed. They see that they have more in common than they have differences.”
“For the past two years I’ve envisioned starting a program in the district,” said Fairfield Junior High Assistant Principal Maria King. “In the spring I met with people in the special education department and I talked to others who wanted to be a part of it.”
It gives the kids leadership opportunities and a voice in the district, she said. “We want students with disabilities to have something for them. We want it to be a unified program where ambassador students with disabilities are paired with a peer ambassador that helps along the way.”
The ambassadors will meet with the Office of Equal Opportunity to share what they’ve seen in schools and give ideas on ways to help with any issues, said King. “They’ll also help with inclusion events and present awards to the Best of Davis recipients in the district at a reception in their honor. It’s a special thing to be involved with.
All 12 participants shared a talent at the Ambassador event then judges deliberate to select the five Ambassadors that will represent the district. From dancing and singing to video making, each student gave it their all to impress the crowd.
Woods Cross High School senior Caleb Trader was one of the five selected to be an Ambassador. Trader has participated in Unified Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball and Track and loves being a Wildcat. Trader sang “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story.
Taiden Palmer is also a student at Woods Cross and got the audience on
their feet with his drums beat boxing. Ambassadors selected were:
• McCoy Barlow
• Michael Abraham
• Carter McCrary
• Caleb Trader
• Skyler Karl
“All of the participants did so much planning,” said King. “Students have a moment to show what they can do. We hope in the future the program will grow even more.”
This gives kids a great leadership opportunity, said Murdock. “These kids will change other people’s lives.” l
Airport rebuild Phase 3 opens with spectacular art & new concessions
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports has unveiled Phase 3 of The New SLC Redevelopment Program, which includes the Central Tunnel, Concourse B Plaza, 12 concessions and, initially, five Delta Air Lines’ gates. In addition, four new art installations are highlighted in Phase 3 that celebrate and recognize Utah’s beauty and natural history.
“With today’s opening of Phase 3 we have reached an extraordinary milestone in The New SLC Redevelopment Program,” said Bill Wyatt, executive director of the Department of Airports. “We have built an airport that is convenient, inspiring, flexible, sustainable and provides our passengers with a first-class experience.”
Phase 3 of the project highlights the Central Tunnel connecting Concourse A and Concourse B in which a large-scale art installation by artist Gordon Huether, titled “The River Tunnel,” is featured. The art installation reflects the rivers that flow through the state’s mountains and canyons, the artist said. The tunnel art is supported by nearly 33 miles of steel pipe and contains 97,000 pounds of concrete.
As part of The River Tunnel art installation, more than 100 songs have been curated by Huether and feature tunes related to travel and/or Utah.
Songs such as “Salt Lake City” by the Beach Boys, “Call of the Champions” by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and “In My Own Little Corner of the World” by Marie Osmond are all featured on the playlist passengers traveling through the corridor will hear.
Also located in Concourse B Plaza is the world map that was originally installed in the floor of Terminal 1 in 1960. The map was created by Dallas stoneworker Julius Bartoli based on drawings by Ashton, Evans & Brazier Initially, airport engineers did not think it was possible to remove the map without damaging the pieces; however, further examination determined it was possible. It was dismantled and placed in storage until it was relocated to Concourse B this past summer.
Passengers will also experience a dozen new concessions as part of Phase 3. The concessions include Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Sunday’s Best, The Coffee Bean, Tea Leaf, Thirst, Cotopaxi, iStore Express, Relay, Travel Right, The Canyon and Weller Book Works. l
AS PART OF THE New SLC Redevelopment Program's Phase 3 at the Salt Lake City International Airport, artist Gordon Huether designed “The River Tunnel,” an immersive experience designed to create a sense of walking on the floor of a river. The 1,175-foot corridor features special-effects lighting and a playlist of nearly 100 songs that was curated by the artist.
of Airports.
SARAH CHENEY sings and dances to “Just Sing,” at the Unified Ambassador event. Cheney enjoys performing at CenterPoint Theatre and playing Unified Sports through Special Olympics.
Courtesy photo
CALEB TRADER
SKYLER KARL
MICHAEL ABRAHAM
MCCOY BARLOW CARTER MCCRARY
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Stake volunteers build pantry packs for hungry school students
CENTERVILLE—Volunteers
from a Centerville stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints helped assemble 2,000 pantry packs of donated food for Davis School District students.
By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com
Each year, the need for food increases in Davis County – particularly for students who often go home for the weekend with little or nothing to eat. The Pantry Pack program coordinated with the Bountiful Food Pantry addresses that need, and it’s fueled by donations from individuals and volunteers.
Such was the case when members of the South Centerville Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints partnered with the pantry to assemble 2,000 pantry packs on Tuesday.
“This event is special because we are in desperate need of pantry packs,” said Rebekah Anderson, executive director of the Bountiful Food Pantry. “I had a very sweet gentleman call me a couple of weeks ago and he said, ‘Rebekah, what can I do to help?’ I told him we needed pantry packs, and he said, ‘A check’s in the mail.’”
That donation from an individual who wishes to remain anonymous helped pay for the food and supplies needed to assemble the packets, once volunteers could be found. That’s where the stake members stepped in as part of a humanitarian effort they conduct every Tuesday.
“They said they were willing to partner with our pantry,” Anderson said. “This is a really good mesh of a whole lot of people putting their resources together.”
She said the need for the pantry packs grows each year. Right now, the Davis School District is giving out about 3,600 of them a week, going to every school in the district except one. She expects the program will give out over 130,000 of these packs this school year.
“The teachers and leaders in these schools see kids who don’t have appropriate food or clothing, and whose parents are probably al-
ready working extra jobs to make ends meet. So being able to make sure these kids don’t go hungry on the weekend is huge.”
Anderson said that 27 percent of the students enrolled in Davis District schools qualify for free or reduced lunch. That means more than one in four students are at risk for food insecurity, and that doesn’t include others who may qualify but didn’t apply.
Most of the schools give the pantry packs to students on Fridays as the weekend begins. They are designed for all ages from kindergarten through 12th grade, and contain foods that even the youngest can prepare.
They include Easy Mac macaroni and cheese, always a favorite with kids; packets of oatmeal – strawberry or maple, apple sauce, granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, and a little drink mix. Each also has a note with a happy message offering the student encouragement, and the contents are put into Ziploc bags. All of the items are non-perishable. Anderson said the contents cost about $2.89, which is huge.
“We’ve put a lot of work into making sure that it’s not only something kids will eat but that it’s also affordable to the donor,” she said, adding that some counties have programs where their pantry packs can run $7 or $8 apiece. Lots of the food comes from Costco and Sam’s Club which sells to the pantry at a reduced price.
Stake missionaries from the church help out greatly with setting up the tables for pantry pack assembly, and making sure the bags are sealed and delivered back to the pantry.
On Oct. 26, volunteers working under direction of the Layton Mission of the church held an event at the Lifetime Products warehouse in the Freeport Center. Anderson said that event yielded 10,000 pantry packs.
All of the finished packs are sent to the Davis School District for distribution to various schools.
Donations are always welcomed and appreciated at the food pantry. You can find out more on its website at https://bountifulfoodpantry.org/ l
UDOT sets surplus property auction
T he Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has announced the dates for its 2024 online auction for stateowned surplus real property. SVN Auction Services conducts UDOT’s annual surplus-property sale. There are 14 properties in this year’s sale.
Accessible at www.UDOTauctions.Utah.gov, the sale will begin on Nov. 6 and run through Nov. 12. The platform offers 24/7 access to UDOT’s auction-related information.
The properties available for sale range in size from under an acre to over 84 acres and are in locations in cities such as Syracuse and Farmington, among others. Among the properties is an 84-plus acre tract of conservation
easement land in Farmington for which the opening bid has been set at $1.75 million.
“The desire for residential, industrial and commercial development in this region of Utah continues to draw interest from local and regional developers, thanks to the continued steady population growth in and throughout the state,” said Louis B. Fisher, national director of SVN Auction Services.
Other properties up for auction include a 43,000-square-foot vacant parcel in Syracuse, which is zoned residential with commercial overlay. Other properties are in Layton, West Valley City, Hanksville, Highland and Washington. l
VOLUNTEERS FROM THE South Centerville Stake assemble pantry packs for Davis School District students at an event coordinated by the Bountiful Food Pantry.
Photo by Tom Haraldsen
OPINION
In conjunction, representatives released the following statement:
“We, the undersigned representatives in the state of Utah, call upon the leadership of our academic institutions to perform their responsibilities and duty of care to female student athletes.
“Recent events have demonstrated the need for Utah’s elected officials to defend the rights of girls and women in scholastic sport at the high school and collegiate levels. Utah’s NCAA member institutions are currently subject to misguided and discriminatory NCAA rules which allow male athletes to compete on women’s sports teams. These rules defy science and commonsense while violating state and federal law (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972). The regressive, discriminatory, unfair, and hurtful impact on women of the NCAA’s policies and of similar rules of other organizations cannot be overemphasized.
“We commend and stand with the young women in our state, refusing to compete where their rights to equal opportunity and a safe and level playing field are being violated. We are grateful for our University administrators who stood beside our women athletes. The leaders of Utah's institutions, particularly those receiving public support and funding, must defend the rights of female athletes to a safe, level playing field and equal opportunity. Our institutions have the responsibility to assure young women of this basic level of respect and protection. It is unconscionable that we should be placing our female athletes in the position to defend themselves when this responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of the leaders of their institutions.
“As House Representatives, we commit to a thorough review of all Utah laws and regulations to recommend all changes necessary to prevent discrimination against women (de-
fined by biological sex alone) caused by a man competing against women in any public athletic competition in Utah. We commit to ensuring Utah public officials in leadership positions are committed to fulfilling their duties to defend the rights of female student athletes. We appreciate and encourage the Utah Attorney General vigorously defending the rights of women athletes on Utah teams and at all public events in Utah.”
• Rep. Kera Birkeland
• Rep. Jefferson Moss
• Rep. Casey Snider
• Rep. Mike Peterson
• Rep. Stephanie Gricius
• Rep. Jordan Teuscher
• Rep. Cory Maloy
• Rep. Tyler Clancy
• Rep. Matt MacPherson
• Rep. Walter Brooks
• Rep. Christine Watkins
• Rep. Carl Albrecht
• Rep. Tim Jimenez
• Rep. Trevor Lee
Editor,
I feel compelled to reply to the rhetoric filled diatribe found here in Louise Shaw’s column (Oct. 11). The fact is, Davis County is the most conservative county in the most conservative state in our country and the values for which we cling to cannot be enhanced by the extreme progressive positions Harris endorses. The last three years with Biden/Harris has set us back beyond recovery in several areas starting with the border collapse we will probably never recover from which is the greatest threat of all to our democracy. Allowing millions of unvetted illegal immigrants to flood our cities and towns is a disaster beyond belief, just think of the long range impact on our schools and our municipalities. The left will do nothing to change this as their only objec-
• Rep. Dan Johnson
• Rep. Katy Hall
• Rep. Neil Walter
• Rep. Susan Pulsipher
• Rep. Brady Brammer
• Rep. Colin Jack
• Rep. Mark Strong
• Rep. Jefferson Burton
• Rep. Cheryl Acton
• Rep. Jason Kyle
• Rep. Bridger Bolinder
• Rep. Paul Cutler
• Rep. Val Peterson
• Rep. Jim Dunnigan
• Rep. Karianne Lisonbee
• Rep. Matt Gwynn
• Rep. Rex Shipp
• Rep. Nelson Abbott
• Rep. Thomas Peterson
• Rep. Scott Chew
• Rep. Ken Ivory
• Rep. Melissa Ballard
• Rep. Steve Lund
• Rep. Kay Christoffersonl
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tive is more political power. Remember when we were told that inflation was just “Transitory” and now here we are three plus years in and prices and cost of living is sky high compared to the previous administration and coupled with irresponsible spending will not improve any time soon as well as adding more to our 35 trillion dollars in debt. We simply cannot afford to subsidize the third world by not securing our borders.
Kamala Harris who did not receive a single primary vote and who comes from, arguably, the most extreme leftist area of the country simply cannot be trusted to lead our country, the result would spell disaster for our country and our future.
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Women-founded, Rowan piercing studio opens first location in Utah
FARMINGTON—A new ear piercing experience is entering the Utah market as Rowan offers services provided only by nurses with a focus on thorough aftercare.
By Rebecca Olds rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com
Rowan is a piercing studio that’s debuting its first location in Utah on Friday, Nov. 1 at Station Park in Farmington.
“We’ve been hoping to expand into Utah for a while now and had been looking for a location that felt right for us,” said Rowan owner and founder, Louise Serene Schneider. “When we found Station Park, we loved the feel of the lifestyle center, and it was in need of an ear piercing studio. It was a natural fit.”
It will be the company’s 61st location opened in the United States, four years after the first brick and mortar store opened in 2020 and seven years since it was founded by Schneider in 2017. With the location in Station Park opening, the franchise will officially span across 29 states.
By the end of the year, four more stores will be opening across the country and Schneider says more locations are to come for Utah in the future.
Schneider first founded the company to satisfy the needs of her own
family. Before Rowan, everywhere she looked she found impersonal experiences at a mall or an intimidating experience at a doctor’s.
“Ear piercing is a milestone that transcends culture, religion, age, and gender,” Schneider said. “When I sought to take my daughter to get her ears pierced several years ago, I was disappointed that I could not find any ear piercing location that was both safe and celebratory.”
Schneider comes from a line of medical professionals and was “looking to have someone well versed in blood borne pathogens, sterility, and ear anatomy perform the piercing.”
So she built Rowan to be different by providing a “fun, celebratory and safe ear piercing experience for everyone that can also be affordable.”
“I’m proud that Rowan offers ear piercings by licensed nurses only with hypoallergenic earrings always,” she said.
The ear piercing company is unique because certified and licensed nurses are the only ones to give piercings with clear aftercare instructions on how to care for the new piercing.
This nurses-only approach ensures that clients receive the highest level of care and safety throughout the piercing process, as certified nurses are trained in anatomy, infection control, and first aid. Their medical knowledge helps to minimize risks and enhance the overall customer piercing experience by fostering a
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Diabetes Mellitus:
What is really happening, and what medications really do
Imagine a hotel with 100 rooms with hungry people trapped inside each room. Unfortunately, only 20 of the 100 room keys function properly. Despite this, the kitchen continuously pumps out more and more food carts that are delivered to each floor and start blocking the hallways. How can we solve this issue?
We can make more keys, even if only 20% of the keys function properly. We can make some skeleton keys that work for multiple rooms. We can stop the kitchen from releasing excess food carts. We can eliminate part of the kitchen food storage to slow down production. We can stop food truck deliveries to the kitchen. We can dispose of excess food carts that are clogging the hallways.
Diabetes consists of having too much sugar in the blood which cannot get into the cells, which need it for energy. Excess sugar in the blood starts to cause damage to blood vessels. Because you have blood vessels in your whole body, diabetes affects the whole body. Insulin is the literal key to getting sugar from the blood vessels to cells. It binds to cell receptors and transports sugar into the tissue cells. Unfortunately, some people cannot make insulin (type I) and simply need to be treated with insulin. Others have insulin insensitivity, where their insulin only partially works correctly with cell receptors.
We can treat this by simply supplementing with more insulin, giving medications that boost insulin pro-
sense of trust and security.
As part of the thorough aftercare provided by the studio, customers are given an “advanced aftercare solution” to take home to prevent infection and speed up the healing process.
This mentality has put the studio's “adverse outcome” rate at 1% compared to the industry average of 30%, according to a Rowan blog post.
Opening more than 60 locations in less than seven years is a feat. As a woman founder and owner, Schneider said what helped her was to not be afraid of change.
“Rowan has pivoted from an at-
home piercing experience to a Target pop-up to nationwide brick-and-mortar studios,” she said. “What’s crucial is that your core brand values remain the same.”
Schneider said for them. safety and celebration have always been at the core of what they do. “Our goal has always been to bring the safest, most celebratory ear piercing experience to all, and with our brick and mortar locations, we are best able to service our customers.” l
USU Extension Program Helps Residents Explore Utah’s Night Skies
By Dennis Hinkamp, Dennis.Hinkamp@usu.edu
BY NICHOLAS NOBLE, DO
duction, increase release of stored insulin, increase insulin sensitivity, or using other methods. These include decreasing sugar storage, decreasing liver sugar production, decreasing amount of sugar absorption from what we eat, or increasing sugar elimination through urine.
There are many treatment options that don’t involve injections for type 2 diabetes, so don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor about screening.
Dr. Noble graduated summa cum laude with a medical laboratory science degree from Weber State University, and then earned his medical degree at Des Moines University. He completed his family medicine residency at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Noble also served two medical missions to Ghana while a student and a mission to Honduras as a physician. l
For several months, social media has been filled with photos of colorful aurora flashes and comet tails. The varying quality of photos demonstrates the difficulty of finding ideal dark areas for astrophotography. Utah State University Extension offers a tool that can help find these dark areas.
According to Lisa Stoner, coordinator for the Colorado Plateau and Basin and Range Dark Sky Cooperatives, Utah is well-known for its exceptional dark sky viewing conditions due to the large percentage of undeveloped public land and dry climate. In fact, Utah has more accredited dark sky places than any other state in the country. The Dark Sky Passport, developed by USU Extension’s Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, can help find them.
“The Dark Sky Passport was designed to connect youth and their families to the cosmos through outdoor experiences at night,” Stoner said. “It provides a fun way to learn about the night sky and nocturnal environments through a series of activities, personal reflections, and stickers. These include passport stamps that can be placed on the pages dedicated to recording the passport holder’s experience with each dark sky place they visit.”
Stoner said the passport introduces the Bortle Scale, a tool for quantifying the darkness of the skies. Viewers can quickly see that
the quality of a night sky varies depending on the amount of artificial light and its effect on the number of stars visible. The passport also includes a map showing Utah’s International Dark Sky Places.
“These are parks, communities, and sanctuaries recognized for their commitment to the protection and education around naturally dark night skies,” she said. “The commitment to protect the night from artificial light is a win-win for rural communities that want to maintain their historic appeal and also provide a healthier environment and world-class astrophotography opportunities – a perfect example of sustainable recreation and tourism.”
Because of these qualities, the Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) Destination Development Division also saw value in the Dark Sky Passport. The UOT provided the institute additional funds through a grant to cover printing costs for another 30,000 passports as a way to encourage travel itineraries that include dark-sky places.
“We are currently looking for partners with whom we can expand the program by building an educational curriculum around the Dark Sky Passport,” said Stoner.
For additional dark skies activities, contact Stoner at Lisa.Stoner@ usu.edu to subscribe to the free Dark Sky Cooperative newsletter and/or to purchase a Dark Sky Passport for only $1 plus postage. l
THE STUDIO TAKES PRIDE in its approach that only certified nurses perform the piercing and its thorough aftercare experience.
Photo courtesy of Rowan
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Hill AFB’s 309th SWEG wins award for software excellence
LAYTON—Hill Air Force Base’s 309th Software Engineering Group received the Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper Award from the Department of Defense, recognizing its excellence and innovation in software maintenance supporting defense operations.
By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
The 309th Software Engineering Group at Hill Air Force Base received the highly regarded Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper Award for Software Maintenance Excellence from the Department of Defense. This has been quite an accomplishment for the unit. The award is one that recognizes what the 309th SWEG has provided to DoD software capabilities and points out the commitment of the group to technical innovation, enabling operational missions around the world.
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The Rear Admiral Grace Hopper Award was awarded to provide recognition for excellence in software maintenance, identifying one such DoD entity each year with a record of exemplary service. Given the name of Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, trailblazing creator and inventor of computer science and programming, it is only fitting that this award carries her legacy as one of the pioneers in this field. Her ideas were groundbreaking; for instance, the development of high-level, machine-in-
dependent programming languages still used today.
“Winning the 2024 Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper Award is a tremendous honor for the 309th Software Engineering Group,” said Jim Diamond, 309th SWEG director. “It is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our team. This award is particularly meaningful as it recognizes our commitment to advancing the field of software development, a passion shared by Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper herself. We are inspired by her legacy and will continue to strive for excellence in our work.”
This marks the second time the 309th SWEG has received this award; the first one being awarded in 2020. According to the DoD, the 309th’s sustained accomplishments and impact on mission-readiness reflect the group’s consistent dedication to improving software solutions that directly support military units. From cyber-resiliency initiatives to advanced data analysis, the team’s work ensures that operational units receive cutting-edge support critical to modern defense.
An official ceremony presenting the award will take place on Dec. 11 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The official presentation will take place within the framework of the Department of Defense's Maintenance Symposium –an annual event that gathers together defense personnel, industry experts, and innovators to address the challenges and advancements within the field of maintenance in the DoD. l
OptConnect acquires Dutch company
OptConnect, a managed wireless services company in Kaysville, has acquired Netherlands-based Capestone, a provider of 4G and 5G IoT solutions across Europe.
Capestone follows the recent acquisitions of Premier Wireless Solutions and M2M DataGlobal.
“Together these businesses create a premier global managed wireless connectivity platform of scale, capable of supporting customers across multiple industries and solution needs around the world,” OptConnect said in its release announcing the acquisition.
The Capestone acquisition significantly increases OptConnect’s global coverage and enhances the number of end markets and verticals that the combined business can support, the company said. Capestone’s IoT software, services and connectivity are offered under the Comgate brand. Capestone is active in more than 60 countries and supports over 1,000 channel partners and enterprises.
Headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, Capestone serves customers in the health care, transportation, maritime, construction, industrial IoT, retail, and surveillance industries.
“This new partnership is a key step in strengthening our global presence,”
said Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect. “With the addition of Capestone, OptConnect can now significantly expand its capabilities in Europe and provide more seamless and reliable wireless connectivity solutions worldwide. Our focus remains on empowering customers to achieve their IoT goals, and this strategic move ensures we can continue delivering value and innovation on a global scale.”
Capestone will continue to operate under the Capestone name at its Leiden headquarters with operations in Dusseldorf, Germany, and London, England. Jos Ouwerkerk will continue as managing director of the Capestone business unit.
“Our company has always prioritized delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions to meet the evolving demands of our customers,” said Ouwerkerk. “By joining forces with OptConnect, we’re not only expanding our reach but also enhancing our ability to provide even more innovative and scalable IoT solutions. This partnership allows us to leverage OptConnect’s global experience while continuing to deliver the exceptional service and tailored solutions our customers have come to expect.” l
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Girls soccer playoffs: Darts take second in state; Redhawks lose in semifinals
The 2024 girls soccer season came to an end last week, with Davis coming in second and Bountiful falling in the semifinals
By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com
Atthe end of the season in Utah high school sports, only one team per classification can be called state champions. Davis and Bountiful nearly reached this pinnacle in girls soccer.
In the Class 6A state championship game, held Oct. 25 at Zions Bank Stadium in Sandy, Davis fell to undefeated Lone Peak 2-0. Meanwhile, three days earlier in the 5A semifinals, Bountiful lost to Olympus. Both the Darts and Redhawks finished their successful seasons with just four losses.
Davis
Heading into the title match, Davis players and coaches knew they had their work cut out for them. Lone Peak entered the game with a glossy 19-0 record, having allowed just seven goals all season while scoring 101. The Darts were on a roll, however. Davis was coming off an impressive
5-0 shutout of Region 2 champion Mountain Ridge in the semifinals and was riding a 10-game winning streak. All good things come to an end.
The Darts found out what 19 other opponents discovered against Lone Peak: the Knights are difficult to score against. Still, Davis played tough and went toe to toe with the Region 4 champions. By halftime, neither team had scored.
Early in the second half, Lone Peak scored what amounted to the game-winning goal. The Darts couldn’t match it and surrendered a second goal in the final moments. Though the loss was heartbreaking, Davis has a lot to be happy with.
On the season, Davis went 17-4 and won Region 1. The team ended the season outscoring opponents 68-21 and got goals from 13 different players. Senior midfielder Simone Packer led the way with one of the best goal totals in the state: 24. She also added four assists this season. Kate Willard, a sophomore standout, was second on the team with 10 goals, while senior midfielder Brooklyn Phongsavath was third on the team with seven goals and first with 11 assists. Sophomores Courtney Burbidge and Samantha Maudsley both finished with three goals and seven assists. Reial
Phongsavath, just a freshman, added five goals and four assists. Goalkeeper Lexi Lund left her mark this season. The senior tallied 9.75 shutouts.
The Darts have some key players to replace for 2025. Still, with Willard, Burbidge, Maudsley and Reial Phong-
returning, Davis could be a contender once again. The team will also welcome back other contributors Junior T’Maea Eteuati (three goals and an assist this season), sophomore
Top-ranked Bountiful remains undefeated in Region 5; #3 Woods Cross
No. 1 Bountiful swept through Northridge and Viewmont this week while third-ranked Woods Cross also beat the Vikings and Northridge in three sets. Both squads remain atop Region 5 as well.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
BountifulBountiful,
5A’s No. 1 team, defeated Northridge 25-23, 25-15, 2522 Oct. 22. Senior Taylor Harvey had 18 kills and 12 digs to lead the Redhawks while junior Milika Satuala also recorded a double-double with 15 kills and 14 digs. Junior Adelaide Stevenson ran the offense with 29 assists while also serving three aces. Defensively, junior Mckinley Duryea and senior Hannah White had 10 digs each on the back line.
Against Viewmont Oct. 24, Bountiful swept a Region 5 opponent for the 10th time this season with a 25-18, 25-15, 25-12 win. Satuala and Harvey both put away 17 kills while Stevenson had 41 assists. Harvey and Stevenson combined for seven of the team’s nine aces from the serving line while Duryea had 15 digs to lead the defense.
The Redhawks remain undefeated through 13 region matches and are 23-4 this season.
“Taylor recently surpassed 1,500 kills and also made the Under Armour All-American team where she will play this coming spring in Orlando
Florida. She has been our rock and continues to amaze us all, on and off the court,” head coach Kelsey White said. “Milika has also been a major standout and force to be reckoned with. This season she was the only junior on the team to be voted captain and has stepped into the role graciously and responsibly, doing a great job leading her team on and off the court. Adelaide has been a rockstar setter for us this year, running our offense efficiently and successfully. I am so proud of the way she has stepped into this new role and taken the challenge head on. Paisley Gosney, our freshman right side has been a key player for us, making it possible to spread the offense to open up our other hitters, making our overall offense one that is hard to stop.”
Woods Cross
Third-ranked Woods Cross swept Viewmont 25-15, 25-13, 25-18 Oct. 22. Junior Avery Poulton had a double double to lead the Wildcats with 15 kills and defensively with 11 digs. Sophomore Zamari Christensen recorded 34 assists in running the offense while also serving four aces. Against Bonneville Oct. 24, Woods Cross also won in three sets 25-12, 25-20, 25-19.
The Wildcats are now 11-2 in Region 5 and 23-4 on the year.
Viewmont
Viewmont lost in three sets to Woods Cross Oct. 22. Senior Dani Siddoway was tops for the Vikings with
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WOODS CROSS SOPHOMORE setter Zamari Christensen served four aces against Viewmont this week while also recording 34 assists in the Wildcats’ three set win over the Vikings.
Photo courtesy Josey Hilton
BOUNTIFUL’S #11 LIV ROBERTS scores a header goal during a game against Springville.
Photo by Carl Page
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Woods Cross football advances in state tournament; second-round coming up
Local football teams in both 5A and 6A will be facing a battle to win a state championship.
By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com
In prep football, the state tournament began last Friday, but it was just a taste of what was to come.
In Class 6A, only four teams had first-round games, with most schools having byes due to the size of the classification. Class 5A’s first-round slate was much larger, though some teams still wait until this Friday’s second round to begin their postseason runs.
Woods Cross was in action last week, and the Wildcats scored a big first-round victory to keep its season alive.
The Wildcats improved to 7-4 on the season with a 35-27 home victory over Cedar Valley. For Woods Cross, it was a tale of two halves.
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A sluggish first half left the Wildcats behind to the 3-7 Aviators, 13-0 at the break. But it didn’t take long for Woods Cross to start its scoring spree. The Wildcats scored 21 points in the third quarter alone, starting with touchdown runs of 1 and 5 yards from Viliami Tapa’atoutai. After his second TD run and successful extra points, Woods Cross was up 14-13. Cedar Valley, however, had two more touchdowns of its own in the third and led 27-14 with 2:31 left in the quarter. Just 17 seconds later, Tapa’atoutai crossed the goal line for the third time of the day, this time from 18 yards out.
By the time Jesse Simmons rumbled into the end zone on a 34-yard TD run, Woods Cross had tied up the game at 27-27 with 3:03 to play. A converted point after put the Wildcats ahead for the first time. They followed this score with a game-sealing 32-yard touchdown run from Tapa’atoutai in the final minute.
As he has been all season,
Vivian Fries (three goals), sophomore Avery Johnson (two goals and an assist), junior Lydia Neville (three goals) and sophomore Marli Francis (one goal and two assists) who are among the underclassmen who could take on bigger roles next year.
Davis’ trip to the state championship was its four title-game appearance in the last six season. The Darts were runners-up in 2019 and won the championship in 2020 and 2022. The school has one of the top programs in Utah high school girls soccer, having won six state titles. Davis also captured state crowns in 1995, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Bountiful
The Redhawks also faced a tall order in the state tournament.
After capturing the Region 5 crown with a 12-2 record, Bountiful advanced to the state semifinals on Oct. 22 with a pair of wins. That pitted the Redhawks against co-Region 6 champion Olympus, which had only lost once in 18 games coming into the matchup. Much like Lone Peak, Olympus played stellar defense and had a prolific offense.
Bountiful saw those traits on display firsthand.
Bountiful lost 3-0 after falling behind 1-0 in the first seven minutes. Olympus was up by that same score until 15 minutes into the second half when it added another goal. A third goal with about 15 to play shut the door on Bountiful’s bid for a trip to the 5A state title game. Olympus then won the 5A championship in a shootout over Brighton three days later.
The Redhawks finished the season with a 16-4 record.
Throughout the season, the talented duo of Belle Sorensen and Myka Page led the team. Sorensen totaled 24 goals and nine assists, while Page racked up 20 goals and 14 assists. The bad news for future Bountiful opponents: both players will be back in 2025. Sorensen is a junior and Page is only a sophomore, so their presence next season could push the
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four kills with junior Miya Edgington running the offense with 10 assists. On defense, senior Pearl Johnson led with seven digs while Edgington and junior Addi Pinnock had five each. Sophomore Summer Dirkmaat had the team’s only two blocks at the net. In a three-set loss to Bountiful, Johnson put away three kills with Siddoway and senior Mary Carr each recording an ace and a block. Pinnock led defensively with six digs and Dirkmaat added a block at the net.
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Tapa’atoutai was outstanding.
The junior phenom carried the ball 35 times for 267 yards and four scores. It was the eighth time this season he passed the 100-yard rushing mark in a game and the second time he rushed for at least 267 yards. He had 271 yards at home against Viewmont on Sept. 20.
Quarterback Jesse Simmons only threw seven passes, completing one, but he also had 11 carries for 67 yards. Ryker Marti added 55 yards on seven carries in Woods Cross’ run-oriented attack. Defensively, Okusitino Sa and Reece Hammon had seven tackles. Sa also had two sacks, and Hammond intercepted a pass.
With the win, Woods Cross advanced to the second round where it faces a tough test at Olympus on Friday.
Other second-round action
In other games this Friday, four local teams will play in the second
round. In 6A, Davis, the No. 7 seed hosts 10th-seeded Mountain Ridge, while fifth-seeded Farmington entertains 12th-seeded American Fork. If Davis prevails, it will play the winner of No. 2 Skyridge and No. 15 Riverton on Nov. 8 in the quarterfinals. A Farmington victory would pit the Phoenix against the winner of No. 4 Lehi and No. 13 Layton in quarterfinals action on Nov. 8 as well.
In Class 5A, second-seed Bountiful hosts 18th-seed Alta this Friday. If the Redhawks get by Alta, they would move to the quarterfinals on Nov. 8 to take on Northridge (seeded 10th) or Maple Mountain (seeded seventh). Bountiful defeated Northridge 42-14 on Sept. 20. Also, eight-seeded Viewmont will play at home against East, the ninth seed, this Friday. The winner of that game advances to the Nov. 8 quarterfinals to clash with the winner of top-seeded Roy and 17th-seeded Granger. l
Redhawks back into contention for a state crown. Third-leading scorer Izzy Hill, a junior, will also have eligibility to return, as will junior Alivia Roberts (five goals and an assist his season) and sophomore Emmy Sorenson (three goals and 11 assists).
Freshman Jane Hellewell is another player to keep an eye on. She was fourth on the team this season with six assists.
Longtime head coach Lou Plank, who just finished his 20th season with the program, won a career-high games this year. He says goodbye to a strong group of seniors, including goalkeeper Eliza Naegle, who had six shutouts this season, and So-
Viewmont fell to 3-10 in Region 5 and 9-14 this season.
Farmington
Farmington lost to Layton 25-18, 28-26, 25-17 Oct. 22.
Against Fremont Oct. 24, the Phoenix team won the first two sets 25-22 and 25-20 before suffering a reverse sweep 25-8, 25-18, 15-11 in a five-set loss.
Farmington is now 13-14 on the year and 4-5 in Region 1.
Davis
Winzeler, who scored four goals and had seven assists.
Bountiful’s 16 victories were the school’s most since going 18-1 and winning the Class 4A state championship in 2003. Its four defeats this season were the fewest since going 12-4 in 2013. The Redhawks were also ever-so-close to winning the state title a year ago but fell in the finals to Maple Mountain in a shootout. Bountiful has claimed four state championships (three since 2000) in its history, the last coming in 2006. l
Davis lost to Syracuse 25-19, 2517, 25-13 Oct. 22.
Seniors Paige Halliday and Leah Tuft combined for 11 kills to lead the Darts. Junior Zoey Walsh had 12 digs for the defense with senior Avery Jensen adding 10. Against Layton Oct. 24, the Darts battled with the Lancers before losing in four sets 23-25, 26-24, 25-17, 29-27. Three Davis players were in double figures with kills to lead offensively – senior Leah Tuft with 14
kills, senior Paige Halliday with 11 and junior Alex Harris with 10. Seniors Olivia Checketts and Avery Jensen ran the offense with 19 assists each while Checketts served up three of the team’s eight aces. On defense, junior Zoey Walsh had 18 digs on the back line with junior Mirella Gonzales Carrillo adding 10. Senior Paige Halliday stuffed four blocks at the net. The Darts fell to 6-19 this season and 0-9 in Region 1 play. l
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SOCCER
THE DAVIS GIRLS SOCCER TEAM with its Region trophy. The team made it all the way to the state final championship game but lost to Lone Peak.
Photo by Dillon Richens
When you think of birds that can’t y, you probably think about ME. But penguins aren’t the only birds that can’t y. Let me introduce you to some of my ne feathered cousins who, like me, are grounded!
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the Kiwi Kiwis have soft fluffy feathers that feel almost like _______. The feathers around their long beaks act like a cat’s whiskers, keeping them from getting ________ in
Replace the missing words to learn about my cousin the kiwi, an unusual bird from New Zealand.
The Cassowary
A kiwi uses its legs and feet for digging. Kiwis have a great sense of smell thanks to the ____________ at the end of their beaks. A kiwi uses its great sense of hearing to avoid ____________ and find food.
Kiwis are omnivores, eating worms, insects, snails, frogs, berries, seeds and __________.
Some species of cassowaries have a hard, fin-shaped helmet on their heads, called a casque. The casque is made of keratin, the substance found in its beak and claws. Scientists aren’t really sure of the casque’s purpose. Native to Australia and New Guinea, these birds are fast runners even in the rainforest.
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Imagine you are going to fly to an island vacation. Look through the newspaper for 10 things you’d need on your trip. Decide which
The steamer duck is native to the rocky shores of the Falkland Islands. The way these ducks splash water behind them when swimming reminded explorers of old steamer ships.
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‘Here’ more experiment than movie, while ‘Woman of the Hour’ a little too ambitious
who encounters the serial killer as a guest on “The Dating Game.” If the movie either focused more on her, or took a wider lens and did a more thorough job of covering the way women kept trying to draw attention to this killer, it could have been a fantastic film.
But as it is, the stories of three women get abruptly jump-cut together, while a fourth is squeezed into Kendrick’s portion of the movie in a way that might have blossomed given more time. It leaves all of them feeling squeezed, or like they’re missing something, and it takes away from all the good things the movie does. It’s admirable to want to tell all these women’s stories, but this wasn’t the best way to
Grade: Two and a half stars
By Jenniffer Wardell to chronicle what happens in one
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2024 Morgan County annual 4-H Achievement Night
By Nicole Reed Morgan County 4-H Program Coordinator II
In October, we love to recognize the accomplishments of our 4-H members and leaders. It is also a great way to celebrate the end of one 4-H year and the beginning of another. On Oct. 28, we held our annual 4-H Achievement Night. During this celebration, we recognized the following people:
• Horse Council Members
• Livestock Council Members
• The 4-H Extension Staff
• Teen Council Officers
• Livestock Ambassadors
• Horse Ambassadors
• 1st Year 4-H’ers
• 10 Year 4-H’ers
• 4-H Leader Years of Service Awards
• 4-H Volunteer Awards
All these awards are a great honor, but the most prestigious awards of the whole night were our 4-H Volunteer Awards: Salute to 4-H Volunteers, Salute to 4-H Youth Volunteers, 4-H Mentor of the Year, Clover Key Award, Doorknob Award, and 4-H Family of the Year.
The Salute to 4-H Volunteers Award recognizes a volunteer who has provided outstanding service to 4-H. This year’s award recipients are Jessie Drage and Bailee Mikesell. Jessie Drage and Bailee Mikesell are both first year 4-H volunteers. They started and co-lead our newest 4-H Horse Club, The Redemption Riders. Their club practices at the Scotsman Center in Mountain Green, which has helped to reach a new audience of youth and their families. Both Jessie and Bailee have shown tremendous excitement and perseverance to get their club going and to provide their youth with a meaningful and fulfilling 4-H experience. Jessie and her husband also run Drage Second Chance Ranch which is a self-sufficient horse ranch and non-profit horse rescue, Bailee also helps with this endeavor. Thank you, Jessie and Bailee for your service and dedication to our wonderful youth and their families. We appreciate all that you do for our 4-H program.
The Salute to 4-H Youth Volunteers Award recognizes a 4-H’er who is enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade and who has provided outstanding leadership and service to 4-H. This year’s award recipient is Derek Little. Derek has thoroughly enjoyed his 10-year involvement in 4-H and credits a lot of his leadership skills to all the opportunities that 4-H has provided him. He started out in third grade, raising sheep and attending youth summer camps where he learned to cast a fishing line, public speaking, outdoor cooking, how to make Nicole jump and scare the daylights out of her, and so much more. Teen Council gave him opportunities to compete in public speaking and favorite foods contests, hold various leadership roles, and to participate in a variety of community service projects. He has helped organize, run, and teach a variety of 4-H summer camps over the past five years. Derek has also been a Northern Region Ambassador for the past three years where he has taught workshops and helped organize the annual Northern Region Ambassador Retreat. The skills and talents he has gained in 4-H will impact him for the rest of his life as he continues to strive to Make the Best Better.
The 4-H Mentor of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer who serves, either formally or informally, as a mentor to fellow 4-H club leaders and youth in the county, providing the support needed to motivate, encourage, educate, and/or recognize other youth and volunteers. The award recipient this year is Justin Pentz. Justin has been a 4-H leader for the past eight years. In that course of time, he has had a significant impact on many youths’ lives. Justin has a great passion for helping our youth within the cattle industry. Over the past eight years he has been a beef superintendent on the Morgan County Junior Livestock Council. Justin helps to bring a different perspective to the council and always has the youths’ best interest in mind. He is always cracking jokes to help keep things fun and in perspective. Justin has helped to coordinate, teach and implement several beef
workshops over the years. He provides a lot of behind-the-scenes support for the livestock program that many people don’t know about. Thank you, Justin, for your outstanding service to the youth in the Morgan County 4-H Program.
The Clover Key Award: The KEY to 4-H growth lies in new, committed, and creative leaders. This award recognizes new leaders with service from 1 to 5 years who have provided outstanding service to 4-H. The award recipient this year is Jake Gale. Jake is one of our new 4-H leaders this year. He was recently elected to serve as a sheep superintendent on our Morgan County Junior Livestock Council. Prior to being an official member of the council, Jake would attend their monthly meetings to learn more about the program and to provide suggestions as an actively engaged parent. Jake brings new ideas and a different perspective that is helping us to continue to grow our livestock program. For the past two years, Jake has coordinated and helped to put on a two-day sheep clinic for youth in Morgan County. He is levelheaded and helps everyone to see the big picture. If anything needs to be taken care of, he is one of the first ones to volunteer. Thank you, Jake, for your outstanding service to our 4-H program.
The Doorknob Award recognizes a volunteer or business who has “opened the door” for the 4-H program through special outreach, marketing, or other efforts. This year’s award recipient is Grounds for Coffee. Grounds for Coffee has been an instrumental business in our community for the past eight almost nine years. Owners, Shauna and Adam Walker, are very kind and generous people, always looking for ways to give back to our community. Their daughter, Adelyn, has been an active 4-H member for the past five
years. Shauna has served as the Horse Ambassador Advisor on the Morgan County 4-H Horse Council and Adam is at every horse show helping in any way he can. They approached us two years ago asking if the Morgan County 4-H Horse Program would like to help serve hot chocolate at our annual Hometown Christmas event. We happily said yes and have been very thankful for the opportunity. Grounds for Coffee provides all the hot chocolate, cups, and toppings, while our 4-Hers run the hot chocolate table. Shauna and Adam have graciously donated all the proceeds from this event to the Morgan County 4-H Program for the past two years. It is such a fun event and a great way for our 4-H’ers to get out and serve our community. Thank you, Shauna and Adam, for providing our 4-H youth with an opportunity to serve others in a meaningful and fun way. We are thankful for your outstanding service to our 4-H Program and our county.
The 4-H Family of the Year award recognizes a family who has demonstrated outstanding involvement in and service to 4-H. This year our 4-H Family of the year was awarded to the Luke and Lacey Thomas family. The Thomas family is a prime example of what a giving and service-oriented family should be. The entire family is highly involved in our community in several different ways. When they first moved to Morgan, Luke was an instructional coach, before becoming the vice principal at Morgan High School for a year. He then transitioned into the position of principal at Morgan High School and has been in the position for the past two years. Anyone who has worked with youth and our school system knows what a giving profession this is. Lacey has been helping with the Pistol Annie’s contest for the past two years and is a very active and involved mom. At every community event they attend they are always asking if there is anything they can do to help. Their daughter Larissa is involved in 4-H, FFA, golf, and is a class officer. Their sons, Lane and Lawson, are involved in 4-H and they both play basketball and football. Their youngest son Lincoln just started kindergarten and can’t wait to do everything that his older siblings do. They are always showing kindness and gratitude to those around them and offering to help when we need them. The Thomas’ are a phenomenal family, and we are lucky to have families like them in our community and our program. We really appreciate all their hard work and dedication they have shown to help “Make the Best Better.”
For more information about enrolling in 4-H, joining a club, joining our awesome team, because we are hiring a part-time 4-H assistant currently, and programs offered, please contact the Morgan County Extension Office at 801829-3472. Also check us out on Facebook: USU Extension-Morgan County 4-H and our webpage: extension.usu.edu/morgan. l
4-H FAMILY OF THE YEAR – Luke and Lacey Thomas family.
CLOVER KEY AWARD – Jake Gale.
4-H MENTOR OF THE YEAR – Justin Pentz.
Bryson and Brianna Hone take 3rd at ‘Titan Terror’
MORGAN—Speech and Debate Team Compete at Titan Terror.
By Bryson Hone b.hone@themorgannews.com
On Oct. 26, the Morgan High School Speech and Debate team went to their first open tournament of the year.
Kids sacrificed their time to prepare and participate in these tournaments. Preparation for these events started about a month ago.
The team competed against multiple schools and participated in many different events. This competition was a special one, being a Halloween themed tournament.
It’s normal to find competitors dressed in absolute formal attire for these tournaments, but not for Titan Terror.
In the spirit of Halloween, each competitor could dress up as a character, and in some cases, debate as that character.
Kids from Morgan dressed up as characters such as Maleficent, Donald Trump, Meagan, Smokey the Bear, World War II veterans and others.
Whether you were there to debate as that character or if you just wanted to dress up, all were welcome.
All topics and prompts were Halloween themed, and judges were invited to dress up too.
Students laughed at impressions, mannerisms, and funny costumes that the other competitors had created.
A total of 11 participants from Morgan went to the tournament to participate. Eight kids competed, and
three adults volunteered to judge. Bryson and Brianna Hone took 3rd place in character spar and novice impromptu respectively.
The tournament lasted the entire day, taking about 11 hours to finish.
Competitors woke up and left by 7 a.m to get to Syracuse High School.
The team started their first round
at 8:30 a.m. Each round lasts about two hours with 30 minute breaks in between.
With a total of four rounds, the students were exhausted. In the break after the second round, pizza was brought in for each competitor and could be bought for $1.
This simple food was enough to lift everybody’s spirits and prepare them for the next two rounds.
After the four rounds of competition were over, the waiting began. It took a long time to calculate the results before deciding who the winners were.
Finally, the competitors could go home to rest after a short awards ceremony. These mental workouts are tough on all competitors, both young and old.
“I was brain tired, but I had a rush of energy seeing the people of our team,” said Brianna Hone, a freshman competitor. “I had so much fun all throughout the night. The bus ride back to the school is always my favorite because of all the fun and awesome energy the team has.”
Even after the brutal mental stress of a tournament, the team still sang, played games and laughed the whole ride back. l
HERRIMAN – At the 3A semifinals, senior Macie Burton got two bites of the apple on free kicks, sending the second one rocketing into the net to upset No. 1 Judge Memorial Catholic 2-1 at Zions Bank Stadium. Two days later, Burton scored her second free kick in three days and helped Morgan defeat Ogden to win its second 3A state championship in four years.
By Brian Shaw b.shaw@mycityjournals.com
It turns out that two wrongs can make a right.
Having been fouled near the Morgan sideline 40 yards from goal, Trojans senior midfielder Macie Burton swerved a free kick in from the left flank at Zions Bank Stadium. A Judge Memorial Catholic player was ruled
to have played Burton’s ball illegally.
The referee whistled for another direct free kick from outside the Judge penalty area. Burton swung her left boot and splashed the net for a 2-1 lead. Morgan then hung on for seven frantic minutes to stun No. 1 Judge in the 3A semifinals thanks to that goal and one from junior Kapree Charlton Thursday Oct. 24.
And on Saturday Oct. 26, the Utah Tech University signee Burton belted a free kick from 40 yards away to give the Trojans a 1-0 lead. Ogden would answer on a penalty kick to level it at 1-1 in the second half.
For three days at Zions Bank Sta-
dium, the Trojans’ leading scorer Lacie Poll was unable to find her usual goal-scoring groove.
But, on a corner kick she launched late in the second half in the 3A championship game, the senior and Idaho State University verbal commit’s whole world and that of her Morgan teammates changed when sophomore Kendall Peterson redirected Poll’s floater into Ogden’s net for what would be the game-winner and title clincher.
What’s ironic about the semifinal and championship is that an underclass woman came to the Trojans’ aid in each game.
At the time of Morgan’s first goal in the 3A semifinal, there were exactly 38 seconds left in the first half. A giant scoreboard clock cast a shadow in the penalty area junior Kapree Charlton was entering.
It had been a chilly first half from Morgan, but a shot that bounced off the Judge goalkeeper’s arm rolled into the path of Charlton, who managed to side-foot it while she was off-balance. The ball spun into the net to tie the game at 1-1 going into halftime.
It may have been the Trojans first shot on target of the game, but it counted just the same against Judge.
The other irony: at the time of Burton’s goal that sent the Trojans into the 3A championship game, the Morgan High senior was sitting on a yellow card for persistent infringement.
For most players, that would have led to less of an effort to avoid that second yellow and subsequent ejection from the game. Not Burton: the senior just turned the pressure up on Judge’s top players, drawing two fouls in her team’s favor in the process.
When Morgan avenged three years of postseason losses to Ogden Saturday morning by winning its first 3A state title since the 2020-21 season, it was never easy, either. Both Judge and Ogden made life difficult for the Trojans this past weekend, but Morgan prevailed because it would not quit, no matter what amount of time was left on the clock and whether players were dealing with some level of adversity.
In all, this Trojans state championship-winning team will graduate four seniors: Burton, Poll and Emma Toone and Macey Miller. But it will forever be remembered as one team.
In other news, the 1-seed Trojans football team will open their state title chase this Friday in the 3A quarterfinals when they host No. 9 Canyon View. l
THE MORGAN HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH and Debate team went to their first open tournament of the year on Oct. 26.
Courtesy photo
THE MORGAN TROJANS girls soccer team celebrates their 2024-25 3A state girls soccer championship at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.
Photo courtesy of Utah High School Athletics Activities Association
Morgan High’s volleyball team secured the No. 4 seed for the 3A state tournament and will face No. 14 Manti on Nov. 1 at Utah Valley University.
By Liisa London Mecham holaprivet@yahoo.com
V olleyball secures No. 4 seed headed into State Tourney Morgan wrapped up Region 13 play at Grantsville Oct. 22 with a 3-1 victory. The next day, the Trojans received their final RPI ranking that seeded them No. 4 for the state tournament. The 3A State Championships will be held on the Utah Valley University campus at the UCCU center Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2. Canyon View received the No. 1 seed while North Sanpete and Union claimed No. 2 and No. 3. The seeding is based on
the state RPI formula.
Morgan (15-12) opens the tournament against No. 14 Manti. The Templars own a 8-18 record and placed sixth in their region. The only common opponent both teams have played this year is Union. The Trojans hold a 1-2 record (3-2 W, 1-3 L, 2-3 L) against the Cougars while the Templars lost 0-3 to Union in their only match up.
Morgan High volleyball state preview OBITUARIES DEADLINE
Senior Gentry Criddle currently leads the Trojans in kills with 252 followed by juniors Kenna Buss (195) and Josilyn Jaffa (161). Buss leads in total blocks (52) and hitting percentage (.255) while sophomore Ruby Cameron is second with 36 blocks and Jaffa third with 35.
Senior setters Emma Thurston and Abby McKay have tallied 309 and 292 assists, respectively, over the season.
Defensively, sophomore Jerstyn
Payne tops the stats with 324 digs; Criddle is second with 251, and senior Keira Brewer is third with 156. Payne has recorded 488 serve receptions to Criddle’s 320 and senior Micah Cannon’s 212.
Payne also leads the team in serving aces with 49. Thurston served 38 aces and Criddle 20.
Morgan will play at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. A win in the opening match will pit them against the winner of the Providence Hall (No. 12) and Emery (No.5) game at 6:30 p.m. l
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Probate No. 243700370
IN THE Second Judicial District Court DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
In the matter of the Estate of THE ESTATE OF MARVIN CLAUDE JONES
Andrew Jones
Whose address is 2281 South 500 West, Bountiful, Utah 84010 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to:
(1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above;
(2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Taylor Stone at 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
(3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at Farmington District Court, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
Dated this 10th day of October, 2024
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JUSTIN & SHANTELLE TALBOT ASSET PROTECTION TRUST DATED 10/18/2024
Justin DeLynn Talbot and Shantelle Talbot,as grantors and as trustees,have established the above-entitled asset protection trust pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 75B-1-301 et. seq.The address of the grantors and trustees of the above-entitled asset protection trust is 644 Adams St,Layton,UT 84041.Justin and Shantelle Talbot transferred their interest in the following assets to said trust: $100 cash;Real Property located at 644 Adams St, Layton,UT 84041,in Davis County,bearing Tax Parcel No. 10-102-0096;and Acct# ***757 at Merrill Financial; Creditors of Justin DeLynn Talbot and Shantelle Talbot are hereby notified
to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to both the grantors and the trustees at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the trustees’ representative, David Gustin, at 38 W 13775 S,#300,Draper,UT 84020;or otherwise present a cause of action or claim for relief regarding a fraudulent transfer of the grantors’ assets under Utah Code Ann. Section 75B-1-302 within 120 days after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.Date of first publication: 10/25/24. Publishing: 10/25/2024, 11/1/2024, 11/8/2024
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Probate No. 243700603
IN THE Second Judicial District Court DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
In the matter of the Estate of THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE COLLEEN MCCORD
Stacey McCord
Whose address is 1230 South 500 West, Apt. 3K, Bountiful Utah 84010 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to:
(1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above;
(2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Taylor Stone at 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
(3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at Farmington District Court, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(October 28, 2024)
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission or FERC) regulations, 18 C.F.R. Part 380, Commission staff reviewed PacifiCorp’s proposal to amend the project’s license for surrender of license for the Weber Hydroelectric Project No. 1744 and have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed amendment. The licensee proposes to amend its license to construct three new auxiliary spillways north of Weber Dam, between the dam and the new fish ladder, and make additional repairs to modernize the intake facility to ensure safe and reliable operations through the term of its license. The project is located on the Weber River near the city of Ogden in Weber, Morgan, and Davis counties, Utah, and occupies federal lands within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (Forest Service).
The EA contains Commission staff’s analysis of the potential environmental effects of the proposed amendment and concludes that the proposed amendment, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
The EA may be viewed on the Commission’s website at http://www.ferc.gov using the “elibrary” link. Enter the docket number (P-1744) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, (202) 502-8659.
You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
All comments must be filed by November 27, 2024
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The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp . Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp . For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne Reese, Acting Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-1744-054.
The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 5026595 or OPP@ferc.gov
For further information, contact Jennifer Polardino at (202) 502-6437 or Jennifer.Polardino@ferc.gov .
Debbie-Anne A. Reese Secretary. Publishing: 11/1/2024
OBITUARY MES STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Family and friends of Diane Gates, On Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, we lost the beloved matriarch of our family Diane Gates. She was lively, sarcastic and ‘Gates tough” up until her last day. For those who knew her well, you would expect nothing less.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Gates, her four children, Tami, Teressa, Tricia and Tom, her five grandkids, Tommy, Molly, Brittany, Kaitlin and Kylie and her two twin great-grandsons Kieran and Callum and great-granddaughter Paisley and her two sons-inlaw, Scott Miklos and Terry Boyd. Diane never wanted anyone to make a fuss over her and true to form she did not want a service, but asked to have her ashes sprinkled over the beach at San Onofre, a place she lived in her teenage years and recalled often with great fondness.
Diane went to high school at Capistrano Union High School in San Juan Capistrano, California and graduated in 1955. There, Diane met her husband, Robert Gates of San Juan Capistrano. Diane and Robert settled down in San Juan Capistrano, where they raised their four children. She enjoyed family gatherings and feeding everyone and always welcomed those people who had no place to go for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Diane planned the annual family vacation to Whiskeytown in Redding, California for a summer of waterskiing and fun with their four kids, Robert and the dog. Many of you reading this joined on the vacations. Her aim was to achieve the perfect vacation, often making herself crazy along with the rest of us.
What we know is she wanted to do better for her children than what was done for her and deep in her heart she wanted everyone to be happy...and well fed.
When Diane was in her late 50s, she and Robert moved to Morgan, Utah where they built their dream home. Every room and space in their home is exactly as she wanted it and she put her entire heart into it. If something wasn't just right, she would tediously work at it until it was and then she would still say it wasn't perfect. But that was Diane, always searching for perfection. Always wanting everything to be in its place, cleaned well and cleaned often. It is a well known fact that you could eat off of
her floors. Dust and carpet stains had no chance in Diane’s home.
Diane was a very loyal neighbor. If any of her neighbors needed help she was there, feisty and focused and ready to lend a hand. Many of her neighbors, friends and doctors describe her as a “hoot” or a “character” as she had her own way of expressing herself...and if you know her you know what we mean. Her husband Robert and their children and grandchildren were with her as she passed over peacefully in her beloved home, exactly as she wanted. We know she’ll be organizing and cleaning in the great beyond and will finally achieve that perfection she was always searching for.
Diane was a fierce supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Warriors, and any organization that helped support our veterans. You can make a donation to any of those charities in her name if you feel compelled to do so, but keeping her in your heart and recalling your favorite memories of her is just as meaningful. Although Diane is no longer with us, we take comfort in knowing she touched many lives, lifted up people with her spirited candor and humor and we know her legacy lives on.
TARIK WIDDISON, 3RD GRACE CORDEIRO, 4TH
MHS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Larissa Rees
By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com
Larissa Rees grew up in Boise, Idaho until she was 16, when her family moved to Centerville, Utah. “It was tough to move states in the middle of high school,” said Rees. “But it ended up being a great change. It taught me a lot about resilience and blooming where you’re planted.”
After graduating from Viewmont High School in Bountiful, she attended Utah State University. After a year she transferred to Weber State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Family Studies and a master’s degree in English literature. “I loved my undergrad English classes so much that when my professors encouraged me to apply for the master’s program, I went for it,” said Rees. “I like to tell people that the master’s program was like a very expensive book club: read a book, discuss, and write a paper on it.”
Having three young kids while going through the program, her
weekly night classes became her “me time.” “I still love book clubs and belong to two of them.”
Rees said she didn’t go to college with the intention of becoming a teacher. In fact, since she didn’t graduate with a teaching certification, she is currently in the APPEL program to finish up the requirements. “I thought I would try to teach adjunct at Weber State someday, but I was very focused on my young family,” she said.
In 2022, an opportunity came up to fill in as a long-term sub at Morgan High School for a few months. She thought it was a perfect chance to try out teaching and see if she liked it. “That was a baptism-byfire experience,” Rees said. “I found that I enjoyed teaching, being in the high school, and connecting with students.” In 2023, I took a parttime position teaching WSU’s concurrent enrollment English classes. She is currently in her second year adding two 11th grade Honors English classes.
“I feel like I was led to this career path through a series of fortu -
itous events,” Rees said. “I hope to be able to teach my students something that will stick with them forever so that in 50 years, it will come up and they’ll say, ‘I learned that from Mrs. Rees!’ Honestly, it’ll probably be my conjunction song.”
Reese said she loves teaching novels and grammar, but her favorite part about teaching is building relationships with the students – “when they tell me things about their day and life, or I see them outside of school and they are excited to come say hi!”
Her husband Jamison, who most people know as Jamo, was born and raised in Morgan. They met while attending USU in Logan playing a rousing game of Sardines. They have been married for 15 years and together they have four kids, three boys and a little girl, ages 12, 10, 8, and 3.
In 2009, they moved to Morgan so Jamo could work with his dad. “I quickly fell in love with the valley and the people and decided this is where we want to raise our family,” she said.
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In her spare time, Rees loves to read. Her favorite genres are historical fiction, memoir, and fantasy. She also loves to spend time with her husband and kids. They can often be found at the baseball field watching their kids’ games, boating on the lake, or having family movie nights. In addition, she used to be a freelance editor and still does editing jobs here and there. l
MORGAN FIRE REPORT
Last Wednesday, Oct.9, a family in Mountain Green’s Cottonwood subdivision dodged a bullet. A short circuit in an outside electrical panel housing the Solar Panel/Rocky Mountain Power interface caused the panel to catch fire, burning the electrical box and scorching the side of the house. Quick work by the occupant doused the fire, and Mountain Green Engine 131 arrived to ensure the fire was under control. Additional fire resources from Morgan, South Weber and Weber Fire District were dispatched for the home reportedly on fire but were canceled after thorough investigation. Fires such as these can get into the wall spaces and set a home on fire. Firefighters checked the walls carefully, removing drywall to check for fire extension. When Rocky Mountain Power arrived and disconnected the power from the street box, firefighters removed the exterior electrical box and found scorching and some charring of electrical components and the sheathing of the home. “Please keep a fire extinguisher in your home and car for these kinds of emergencies. Please never use water on electrical fires, as the water from a hose may conduct back and electrocute you. The occupants are displaced while the electrical issues
Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison
TV Media
Q: What’s Lisa Kudrow doing now? And is it true she was turned down by “Saturday Night Live”?
A: Only this year — the 50th anniversary year of the legendary sketch show “Saturday Night Live” — could a star as bright as Lisa Kudrow (“Friends”) be mostly talked about for a role she didn’t get. It helps that her most recent show didn’t do so well — she had a role in Apple TV+’s ambitious “Time Bandits,” a sci-fi comedy series that was canceled after
are addressed,” said MGFP Chief. Saturday, Oct. 12, a two-inch commercial natural gas line was severed by a contractor’s excavator at the Browning facility on Cottonwood Canyon Road around 7 a.m. Firefighters closed the road, isolated the area and took multiple gas readings with meters. A light wind kept changing the direction the gas was flowing.The airport
WHEN HIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER didn’t work, the driver started squirting water bottles at the burning axle. Chief 131 ordered him out from under the trailer just as the tires caught fire.
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runway also had to be shut down because the leak was less than 100 feet from idling aircraft. Enbridge gas company officials responded out, but it took over 90 minutes for
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one season earlier this year.
But, that was just one of a huge number of TV and film gigs Kudrow has starred in after — yes, indeed — being rejected by “Saturday Night Live” in 1990.
Kudrow didn’t get the job, but her former comedy partner Julia Sweeney (the two were in the Groundlings improv troupe together) did. And Sweeney admits to having felt a little guilty about it.
“I remember thinking, ‘Oh, I hope that Lisa gets something. She deserves to work,’” Sweeney said in a People magazine interview earlier this year.
She shared this as a funny anecdote because, of course, Kudrow did find a nice little gig four years later when she was cast in “Friends,” one of the biggest sitcoms in history.
She’s starred in numerous other major projects since, including her long-running sitcom, “Web Therapy.”
Q: Is Clive Owen going to do more of his Sam Spade show?
A: Fittingly, perhaps, it’s a mystery.
AMC broadcast “Monsieur Spade” back in January, starring Clive Owen (“Children of Men,” 2006) as the legendary private detective Sam Spade, made famous in the novel and film “The Maltese Falcon” (1941). Since the show’s original release, AMC has clammed up on the question of whether there will be more.
To be fair to them, it was billed as a limited series, and it came to a relatively neat conclusion. So, they can leave us to assume that it was always intended as a one-and-done miniseries.
Of course, if a show is successful enough, it will get more seasons.
But that’s a big “if.” “Monsieur Spade” was certainly a critical success at the
their digging equipment to arrive. Fully geared-up Firefighters provided protection to the gas crews and stood by while the leak was capped. Engine 131 and Chief 131 were on scene for about two hours. Sunday Oct. 13, a semi-trailer caught fire on I-84 Westbound by the east rest area. Trailer axle overheated, blew out, and set the tires on fire. Mountain Green Engine 131 provided fire attack, Weber Fire District E64 assisted in gaining access inside the trailer to ensure no fire burned in to the contents. South Ogden Fire Department Engine 82 blocked the scene for safety. Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Morgan Utah and Utah Highway Patrol also assisted. Trailer was carrying spinach seeds. October has been a quiet month for Morgan County Fire Department; however, they have been busy with apparatus driver operator training and getting the new Engine 121 ready to put into service. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 12 p.m. the community is invited to the Morgan County Fire Station for a traditional Push-in ceremony to welcome home the new fire truck. Come celebrate and have some free lunch!
time and had a second life among viewers when it was redistributed by Netflix later in the year. But, that may not have been enough to earn it a second round — especially because its lead is a bona fide Hollywood star who likely commands a significant paycheque. Owen’s star power also means he hasn’t wasted time finding another project — he recently signed on to star in another limited series, this one a true crime story of the tragic murder of sixyear-old JonBenét Ramsey. It was a case that gripped the nation at the time, and the new series is sure to draw a lot of attention.
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MES TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Pam W. Stephens
By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com
Pam Stephens grew up in Bountiful, Utah. She moved with her family to Kaysville, Utah when she was 12 years old. After graduating from Davis High School in Kaysville, she attended Weber State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Child and Family Studies. Later, she returned to school at Western Governor’s University earning a Master of Arts in Teaching.
Stephens taught English and American culture for nine months in a refugee camp in the Philippines. At the same time, she instructed special needs students and those who were visually or auditorily impaired. “I count this a great blessing which inspired and changed my life,” said Stephens. After raising her family, she began teaching at Morgan Elementary School, in 2021, where she taught first grade. She is now in her third year
Monday
NFL Football
(4) KTVX ESPN 6 p.m.
You can say that Tampa Bay looks battle tested as Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers head into Arrowhead Stadium to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for Monday Night Football. The Chiefs last beat the Bucs 41-31 in 2022 in Tampa, Fla. What We Do in the Shadows FX 11 p.m.
The zany misadventures continue in this latest episode as Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) head out to retrieve Nandor (Kayvan Novak) before his crazed mental state leads to more trouble.
Tuesday
Election Night 2024: Your Voice/ Your Vote
(4) KTVX 5 p.m.
ABC News anchor David Muir and the ABC News team get the latest information from various election locations to provide results in the 2024 presidential election. As results continue to stream in, experts will piece together the Electoral College.
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez FX 11 p.m.
During this new episode, Terri (Tammy Blanchard), Shayanna (Jaylen Barron) and Tanya (Lindsay Mendez) process Aaron’s (Josh Andrés Rivera) conviction. As they come to terms with their new reality, they are forced to make a difficult decision.
Wednesday Treasure SHOW 3 p.m.
Ruth (Lena Dunham), an American journalist, brings her father (Stephen Fry) to Poland to visit his childhood homeland and help understand her family’s past. But as a Holocaust survivor, he prefers to forget, creating unintentionally funny moments.
Chicago Fire
(5) KSL 8 p.m.
Nature is a challenge and Mouch (Christian Stolte) runs afoul of a bird on the apparatus floor. Then, Severide (Taylor Kinney) finds illegal guns on a call and gets pulled into a police investigation. Carver’s (Jake Lockett) attitude worsens.
teaching fourth grade.
Stephens was inspired by a Robert Frost quote that said, “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” “Some of my favorite school memories are filled with teachers who inspired me to strive for greatness,” said Stephens. “They crafted learning experiences that were both challenging and adaptable, fostering an environment where I felt empowered to achieve anything. Their guidance ignited my passion for learning, transforming education into an adventure. I aspire to instill that same sense of excitement and curiosity in my own students.”
There are several aspects of teaching that Stephens loves. “I enjoy the unique attributes of each student that sits in my classroom. It is like picking up a kaleidoscope and watching multiple reflections come together in a colorful display. Each child adds to the teaching experience,” said Stephens. “It’s fun to watch a student’s face as they grasp a concept for the first time. Seeing their academic con-
fidence increase is exciting.”
Stephens said she likes to learn. “Opportunities to learn in this setting abound. There is new curriculum to master, new computer platforms to understand, and new training to incorporate. It is a challenging yet refreshing combination.”
Stephens met her husband Rod on a blind date. They have been married 28 years and together they have four children and recently became grandparents.
She mentioned she was a city girl until she moved to Morgan after living five years in Washington where they enjoyed the beauties of the great Northwest. They have lived in Morgan for 23 years; however, her husband has spent most of his life in Morgan.
“Spending time with my family, whether indoors or outdoors, brightens my day,” she said. “Cooking together with my kids is always undeniably fun. A brisk walk or a captivating book is a perfect choice for any day.
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Thursday
After the First 48 A&E 6 p.m.
Season 10 premieres tonight, beginning with a gruesome tale. When a violent melee leaves two men dead, Mobile, Ala., detectives work to track down multiple suspects, using all available evidence to piece together what really happened that fateful night.
Doctor Odyssey
(4) KTVX 8 p.m.
Making waves might be par for the course on the open ocean, but aboard The Odyssey, it’s sometimes best to keep your head down. Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson) is still getting his sea legs, but Capt. Massey (Don Johnson) is not offering Dramamine.
Friday
Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper A&E 7 p.m.
This special episode of “Cold Case Files” explores the crimes of infamous serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr., who preyed on the women of South Central Los Angeles for over 25 years. Various victims share their stories, and hope not to be forgotten.
Joan (30) KUCW 9 p.m.
From a penniless mother struggling to make ends meet to a skilled thief capable of becoming anyone at any time thanks to her talent for disguise, Joan (Sophie Turner) must pull off the heist of a lifetime in this season finale. However, doubts remain.
Saturday Big RV Remix
LIFE 6 p.m.
Hoping to make the world safer for her young daughter, Regina (Karrueche Tran) joins the Dallas Police Department. She and her partner Eddie (Blair Penner) find crucial evidence of a serial killer targeting female sex workers known as the Eyeball Killer.
48 Hours
(2) KUTV 8 p.m.
No matter the story — be it a shocking criminal case or salacious real-life scandal — viewers turn to the investigative reporting of Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and the rest of the CBS News crew to give them the answers in this latest episode.
Sunday
The Penguin
HBO 7 p.m.
Gotham is reshaped and Oz (Colin Farrell) has orchestrated as much of it as possible with the tools he’s been given — or taken — in this season finale. With Sofia (Cristin Milioti) working her angles and Oz mastering brutality, many hope for a Season 2.
Yellowstone (2) KUTV 8:30 p.m.
John (Kevin Costner) thinks he has finally shaken out the chaff, revealing his true alliances. After his run-in with the justice system, Rip (Cole Hauser) is left with more questions than answers. Jamie (Wes Bentley) worries about his political future.
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HBO 9:50 p.m.
Wednesday
PBS Nature
An all-new episode of “Nature” airs Wednesday, Nov. 6, on PBS,
Summer is filled with gardening projects that keep Rod and I happily occupied. Watching college football in the fall is a highlight of the season, and when I crave additional downtime, I find relaxation in crocheting.”
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
Kelli Williams spent several years focusing on work behind the cameras as a director, but she’s back to being a full-time actress again. Best known previously as attorney Lindsay Dole in ABC’s “The Practice,” Williams is co-starring in the drama series “Found,” now airing its second season Thursdays on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Her character, Margaret Reed, is one of the recovery specialists on a team led by crisis management expert Gabi Mosely (played by Shanola Hampton, “Shameless”). Margaret sadly has personal experience in missing person cases, since her own son disappeared more than a dozen years ago, and she has never given up her search for him. After directing a number of other shows in recent years, Williams also fills that job on a “Found” episode later this season. “I think [producers] like the fact that I am an actor and I know actors,” she reasons of her behindthe-scenes work, “so I can use some of the shortcuts that actors have. In talking about character and story, I can ask them, ‘Are you a person of many words, or do you prefer just a few words?’ I find that’s something a lot of directors don’t ask, so I think that maybe that’s an advantage I have.”
Williams adds about acting, “Sometimes you can be prepared, then you suddenly get in front of the camera and you don’t quite have it in the same way, or your nerves get hold of you. [As a director,] I feel I also can be a mom and a therapist in that moment, as well as a fellow actor.”
In the often-repeated 2004 cable movie “A Boyfriend for Christmas,” Williams worked with her late mother, fellow actress Shannon Wilcox. “That was so much fun to do with her,” Williams recalls. “I had just had my second child, so I was there with my mom and my new baby.”
Searching for a Serial Killer: The Regina Smith Story
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