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BOUNTIFUL HIGH EMBRACES NEW MASCOT Byline

By Roger V. Tuttle | roger.t@davisjournal

BOUNTIFUL—Change may be inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Just ask Aaron Hogge, principal of Bountiful High School. He oversaw the change of a beloved “Brave” mascot to the unknown Redhawks in a little over a year. In the summer of 2020, there was quite a bit of social media talk about the racist nature of the Brave mascot. “As a principal I was sensitive about any negative talk about our mascot because we try to inspire in our students accepting and loving everybody and our students do that beautifully, but it concerned me that [negativity] might be a feeling out in the community,” Hogge said. “As the talk became heightened, some political officials got involved in it and I got quite a bit of communication, emails, phone calls, visits and my first reaction was, we’re a school, let’s not politicize our mascot. If there are aspects of what we do in our practice that need to change then we will change them.” He immediately went to several Native Americans in the school system and asked, “I’m not a Native American. Share with me what could be offensive about what we do.” The answer regarded the savage and barbaric depiction of the Native American Brave. “And so, we really went away from the image; no likeness, no face,” he said. “We went to the “B” with the feather and really tried to mitigate that. Well, we still had practices in our 70 years that I think were very well intended, that were fun and tried to unite and I think it did for years and years. And it started to get a little divisive and a little insensitive.” Even with the initial changes there were still voices of disapproval. “My goal was, what do we need to do as a Continued page 4

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Continued from front page school to keep our mascot and be sensitive to those that might feel ostracized by it,” said Hogge. He went to the School Board, and said, “You’re hearing all the talk, what’s our direction? Should we study this? Should we get a committee together; parents, students, community, and study. But, let’s make sure we’re not doing anything rash. Our mascot should be welcoming and inviting and unifying. If there’s an aspect of our mascot that isn’t, then let’s change it.” Hogge then did “listening” sessions and research on what was happening around the country and he saw a trend in Major League Baseball teams and football teams going away from those Native American depictions. “Now, I did a lot of research and there’s as much out there to keep it as there is to change it,” said Hogge. “You can find what you’re looking for! And so, we decided to really give those Native Americans that we associate with here, that are a part of our community, a lot of say. As we did the listening and research, what we found is that we loved being the Braves and were happy with it and we want to keep it, unless it offends Native Americans. That was kind of the caveat. Those that were opposed to the Braves mascot [told us], ‘we don’t want to be a pet. We don’t want to be your mascot,’ which in Spanish, mascota is pet. They didn’t want to be a pet.” Hogge said the decision at first was really difficult, “We worked closely with the Shoshone tribe, and they were really split too, but they also said ‘Braves’ really isn’t even a word in our language. It was a term given to Native Americans by the Colonists. And so, as we got into it, we found the consensus among Native Americans was, we don’t want to be a mascot, we want you to change it. And the consensus among those that had that strong tradition of Bountiful Braves [they] wanted it because they have

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always had it. So, we felt if there is any sort of division that is taking place, not unifying, we have power to change – it’s just a name. It was a beautiful name and a fun name and a great way to unify the community for 70 years and things are changing and it’s OK.” Hogge spoke to several long-standing Bountiful supporters and one told him, “We have been fighting that negative stereo-type for years. The snowball is crashing. Let it crash.” He thought, “Wow! What a powerful statement. Why toe that line? Why try to walk a really fine line where you don’t want to offend either side. Let’s just unify our school and move forward. We are way better than a name, so let’s move forward. And that was our decision.” In order to implement the change, Hogge petitioned the District, “If we’re going to do this, we’re going to do it well,” he said. “I asked them to not effect students at Bountiful High, financially. This would need to be separate funding and they [the school district] have been terrific. I thought at first, wow, this is going to be pretty astronomical – the cost. And, really a lot of what a school does, there is regular evolution of uniforms and banners and signage. It’s a constant turnover. Certainly, there are some things, like a gym floor. A gym floor is done on a regular basis, we sped them up so that we could meet the mascot needs. But, it’s something we normally do. Uniforms, we’re replacing regularly. You look at marque and scoreboards, those are pretty minor revisions and the cost has been much less than I anticipated.” With the school board’s support, Hogge then set out to select a new mascot. “We wanted our students involved in the process, so we gave them a chance to fill out a survey and they submitted thousands of names and we looked at what are the leading names and got it down to about 20, and then did it again, and said here’s some names, let’s do those and got it down to four. Once we got it down to four, we sent it back out and said, ‘alright, which one do you want to be?’” Once the Redhawks mascot was de-

The Redhawks name and image can be found everywhere at the school. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

termined, the student body officers gave it a name. “So, we actually have, Reggie the Redhawk,” Hogge said. “We haven’t created a costume or anything that somebody would dress up in. I don’t think we are planning to do that. But, when we refer to our Red Hawk, he’s Reggie. That’s new and that’s totally the kids. The response from our students has really been fun. I’m really proud of our students. Even seniors who have been here for two years as Braves, they’re the Redhawks and they are moving forward with that. Just really proud of our kids.” A tour around the school reveals the new mascot logo is everywhere. “I think that was very intentional on our part,” he said. “We want our community to have that sense of pride. I have this whole line-up of year books from 1951 on and that tradition is so rich and so wonderful, and we want it to continue as Bountiful High School regardless of the name of the mascot. We really worked hard to get that imagery [the Redhawks] out

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there so that the pride can come.” In this process of change, the inevitable question is, “Where do you go from here?” Hogge responded with a bit of academic pride. “We’re a school and where we go is teaching our students to be accountable and to work hard and to learn their math, science, English and language arts. That’s where we go! The mascot should unify and help give ownership and have kids feel like they are a part of a school, not pull us apart. We’re a school, we’re about education. And, we don’t want any distractions. And the mascot was a distraction for a period of time. So, let’s move forward. There is still a challenge. I’m not here to tell you everybody’s totally bought into it. There’s some, ‘Eeegh, I wish you wouldn’t have changed. But, you’re still Bountiful High School, so let’s move forward.’And I appreciate that. I’m just really proud of our community and proud of our students.” l

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Woods Cross’ Hansen takes third at state XC By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com ROSE PARK—It’s been a great season for Woods Cross junior runner Sam Hansen. He captured titles in region and Davis District races, and at this year’s 5A state cross country championships at the Regional Athletic Complex in Rose Park, he won the bronze medal with an exciting third-place finish, edging out Mountain View’s Liam Heninger with two-tenths of a second. Hansen’s time was 15:36.8, about 30 seconds behind winner Jefferson McMullin of Lehi. Hansen was the top local runner in the field, helping the Wildcats to an eighthplace finish with 250 points. Mountain View finished first at 88. Bountiful junior Andrew Jensen took 12th at 16:01.8. Viewmont’s Andrew Wadley placed 19th at 16:14.6. Also finishing in the top 50 locally were Tim Clarke of Woods Cross (29th, 16:35.5), Bountiful’s Adam Mabey (30th, 16:35.6), Viewmont’s Gabe Hooper (34th, 16:40.0) and Bountiful’s Simon Barlow (50th, 16:54.3). Bountiful placed 9th in the team scoring, and Viewmont was 11th. In 5A girls, the top local finisher was Viewmont junior Brynn Rees, coming in 22nd in a time of 19:36.8. Bountiful senior Sammi Stewart was 32nd at 19:44.4. Katie Hansen (Sam’s sister) of Woods Cross, a freshman, was 34th at 19:49.7. Those in the top 50 locally included senior Emery Smith of Woods Cross

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(38th, 19:47.4), senior Isabella Hanks of Bountiful (39th, 19:58.7), junior Quincy Wadley of Viewmont (42nd, 20:08.2) and senior Ellie Robinson of Bountiful (48th, 20:13.7). Springville won the team title with 44 points. Viewmont was 12th at 339, Bountiful 13th at 343, and Woods Cross 20th at 507. l

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Teams: Springville 44, Orem 87, Timpanogos 93, Mountain View 151, Park City 182, (12.) Viewmont 339, (13.) Bountiful 343, (20.) Woods Cross 507. 5A BOYS 1. Jefferson McMullin 2 Tason Echohawk 3 Sam Hansen 12 Andrew Jensen 19 Andrew Wadley 29 Tim Clarke 30 Adam Mabey 34 Gabe Hooper 50 Simon Barlow 58 Brennon Koldewyn 62 Brady Christensen 63 Evan Zierernburg 65 Colson Arbuckle 76 Trevor Adair 106 Trevor Cummings 107 Theo Larsen 108 Jameson Blanchard 118 Cutler Ingles 127 Damien Hoch 145 Ben Hyde 154 Caleb White 156 Bennett Sanders

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Teams: Mountain View 88, Timpanogos 156, Orem 167, Lehi 188, Park City 235, (8.) Woods Cross 250, (9.) Bountiful 263, (11.) Viewmont 278.

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Bountiful Police Chief named to State Records Committee By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com (Editor’s Note: Davis Journal editor Tom Haraldsen serves as media representative for the State Records Committee). Bountiful City Chief of Police Ed Biehler has been confirmed as a member of Utah’s State Records Committee. His nomination was approved by the Utah State Senate and he took the oath of office on Oct. 28. The SRC was established in 1992 by the Utah Legislature under the Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA. It meets monthly to hear appeals of government determinations to deny access to records. The denials can be based on restricted classification or for other reasons, including an unreasonable denial of a request for a fee waiver. All committee decisions and orders are available online. The seven-member committee is, by state statute, comprised of the director of the Division of Archives and Records Service or his or her designee, a repre-

sentative from the Utah League of Cities and Towns, a media representative, a private sector record manager, two citizen representatives and an individual with expertise in electronics records and databases. Biehler is serving in that latter capacity on the committee. Each appointee is chosen for a four-year term which can be renewed for an additional term if approved. Biehler was chosen earlier this year to serve as Police Chief after longtime chief Tom Ross was appointed as Executive Director of the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. Biehler has spent his entire 25-year law enforcement career as an officer with the Bountiful PD, and served as Assistant Chief under Ross. The SRC meets on Thursdays one time a month, with the next meeting set for Nov. 18 at the State Office Building in Taylorsville. The committee’s agendas are always posted on the state’s Public Notice Website at https://www.utah. gov/pmn/ l

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Bountiful volleyball takes 5A state title

he top-ranked Bountiful High volleyball team swept through the 5A state tournament – literally – in taking home the championship without dropping a set in its four matches. The Redhawks brought the school its first state trophy with the new mascot Nov. 6 at Utah Valley University after defeating No. 2 Mountain View 2513, 29-27, 25-19. “All season we were searching for the team that showed up together on Saturday,” said head coach Sarah Chism. “Every single girl had their moment to shine and they all brought it at the same time for their common vision and for each other. It was so rewarding to witness. At times throughout the championship match, I found myself just sitting back and thinking, ‘Wow, this is so fun.’ Our bench was amazing! They embraced how important their role was as well and made every point truly a celebration. As a coach, you work so hard for these moments of bringing a group of individuals together and watching them sync into one and it was just simply wonderful to be a part of.” Bountiful was third last season, losing in the state semis, and returned all but one of their seven starters from that squad. The group was focused and motivated to go all the way this year. In their state run this season, the Redhawks faced opponents they had already played at least once. They began their state playoff run in the second round defeating Timpanogos 25-23, 25-12, 25-19 on Nov. 4. Against Northridge, they won 25-21, 25-22, 25-13 to reach a semifinal matchup with Woods Cross, who they beat 25-14,

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com 25-22, 25-8. They avenged an earlier loss this season to Mountain View by defeating the Bruins in the title game. “Each match was a stepping stone to the next and helped us learn what we needed to for what was ahead,” Chism said. Jordyn Harvey led the way offensively for Bountiful with 67 kills in the four matches and six aces from the serving line. Evalyn Chism ran the offense with 150 assists in just 12 sets. Emrie Satuala had 10 blocks at the net for the tournament while Evi Chism and Taylor Harvey both recorded nine blocks each. Also defensively, Elle Burleson was tops with 28 digs in the four matches with Jordyn Harvey and Mia Ruy adding 26 each. “Every girl did their part and I think the stats really show how we had all the collective pieces to make this happen,” Sarah Chism said. “It was such a team effort.” Coach Chism said that her team took the two weeks prior to the state tournament to make “impactful adjustments.” “We believed with a few tweaks and adjustments, we could get to where we needed to be to get it done,” she said. “Those were the key and every player knew what they needed to do to have an impact. They each committed to improving their piece of the puzzle, and in the end, I know that was what made all the difference.” Also on the championship team were senior Ashlee Rasmussen; juniors Claire Cook, Jane Lewis, Ashlie Simon and Ana Taulanga; sophomores Eliza Alley, Matty Anthon, Misha Eberhardt, Hailie Hewlett,

Macie Johnson, Kaylee Simon, Kaloklaine Taulanga and Megan Youngberg; and freshmen Elsie Breinholt, Ellen Davis, Audrey Derrick, Darcy Hayes, Lethe Pututau, Hannah White and Rynn Willard. Sarah Chism was assisted by Kelsie White, Sydnee Stringfellow and Taylor Jordan on the coaching staff along with team managers Smith Alley, Dresden Bowman and Ashlyn Jorgensen. “This is a special group of girls that got along great all season,” coach Chism said. They trusted each other and trusted

themselves. And it created a culture of belief that took us all the way to the top.” Sarah Chism also noted the police escort her team received along Orchard Drive in coming back to the school. “After what has been some tumultuous times with COVID and the Redhawks’ name change, it was so great to have something for the school and community to rally around and be celebrated by our awesome fans,” she said. l

Bountiful’s Emrie Satuala (17) “beans” Mountain View’s Kaylin Scott. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

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Coping toolbox for the anxious child By Rebecca Rodgers | The City Journal

coping toolbox is precisely what you think it is and a wonderful way to help any child manage big feelings in a healthy way. Help your child find an actual box and fill it with objects that utilize all five senses. Next are the suggested items that you and your child can collect. • Help your child to select a box and provide fun ways to decorate it. This may include markers, stickers, and paint. • Sight: photos of family and friends, pictures of favorite animals, a kaleidoscope and magnifying glass • Sound: small bell, rain stick, kazoo, triangle with stick and harmonica • Touch: small stuffed animal, cotton balls, soft piece of cloth, fidget toy, squishy toy and rubik's cube • Smell: small- scented lotion, bottle of cinnamon, perfume, wrapped candy and gum • Small pads of paper for drawing, pens, markers, journal, small puzzle and coloring book with crayons Next, have your child think of an empowering sentence they can write down such as: “I can do hard things” or “I’m doing the best I can.” Place these in the box as well. Discuss with your child other ways they can decompress. This may include closing their eyes and imagining a happy place to be. If it’s a beach they may see ocean waves, feel the sun on their face and the sand in their toes, smell the sea air and taste salt after splashing in the water. Taking slow deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth or humming a favorite song can also reduce the intensity of emotions. Writing these ideas down on small pieces of cardstock, punching holes and attaching them to a keyring that is also placed in the box will provide more activities that your child can flip through and do.

When your child is feeling calm, have them practice using the items in their box. Explain that they can use these things when they’re feeling angry, sad, worried, or stressed to help regulate their emotions. If your child takes a few minutes each day to use the items, they will know how they can aid them in times of stress. They will be brought into the present moment, start to feel calmer, bring positive thoughts in and help them to be in a better state of mind to resolve conflicts. Children need our help to navigate their way through the many stresses caused from the pandemic and everyday pressure that comes from school, friends, talents being pursued and being asked to do challenging things or being placed in difficult situations. Mary Messer of Bountiful and mother to three said, “One of my kids mentioned that I encouraged rather than pushed them into going to events or school. Another way of reducing their stress was to read aloud to them often. “They enjoyed selecting the books and loved hearing my favorite books from my childhood. They also found peace and comfort when we would explore nature when walking or biking. Animals also brought a sense of comfort and joy. Fun and laughter and our senses of humor were big stress relievers as well.” If stress or worry rises to a level that both a parent and child find too difficult to manage on their own, a professional therapist may be needed to help a child break down their recovery into small manageable parts that may take more than a few weeks or months to manage. Children feel all the emotions adults do without the necessary tools to manage them. They need our patient, loving guidance to overcome and manage them so they can continue down their paths to emotionally healthy lives. l

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Seasons come to end for Bountiful, Farmington football By Josh McFadden | The City Journals

ll good things must come to an end. That includes successful football seasons for Bountiful and Farmington High Schools. The two teams made it further in the playoffs than any Davis County squad, reaching the quarterfinals. But that’s as far as the schools could make it. Both teams bowed out in quarterfinals action last week, bringing the 2021 campaign to a close. Bountiful The Redhawks entered their Class 5A quarterfinals game on Nov. 5 as the No. 4 seed, taking on 21st-seeded Orem. In many cases, such a disparity in seedings may be a mismatch. But Orem has been one of 5A’s top squads for several seasons, and even though it has had more of a down year, the team still posed a challenge for Bountiful. It showed in the state tournament game. Orem prevailed in the contest, 40-33, in what was a back-and-forth game all day long. The game featured big plays, lead changes and clutch performances. In the end, Bountiful came up short in its bid to advance to the state semifinals. The Redhawks trailed 7-0 early, but Owen Geilman hit Jaxon Demorest on a 59yard touchdown pass midway through the first quarter. Unfortunately for Bountiful, it

missed the extra point and trailed 7-6 after one quarter. In the second quarter, Corbin Cottle had a 3-yard touchdown run, and Truman Duryea had a big play. He took a pass from Geilman and went 80 yards to the end zone. Orem scored as well in that quarter, and the score was knotted at 20-20 at halftime. Both teams scored 13 points in the third quarter (each missing one extra point). Cottle scored his second TD, this one a 59-yard romp. Geilman used his legs to score the Redhawks’ second touchdown of the quarter as he crossed the goal line from 8 yards out. In between the two touchdowns, Orem scored on a 90-yard kickoff return. The fourth quarter was the deciding factor of the game. Bountiful couldn’t get on the scoreboard, and Orem broke a 33-33 tie with a touchdown with 2 ½ minutes left in the game. The Redhawks couldn’t match the score, running out of time. With the loss, Bountiful ended its season with an 8-3 record. Cottle finished the season with 1,391 yards on the ground to go along with an impressive 20 touchdowns. Drew Bowles led the squad with 29 catches. Hunter Neilson led the Redhawks with 64 tackles and two

interceptions. Farmington The Phoenix had a lot to be happy about with their first year in Class 6A. But their quarterfinals matchup on Nov. 5 was a rough one. Farmington was on the wrong end of a 52-7 blowout to third-seeded Skyridge. Things didn’t look too bad early. Skyridge led just 14-7 after the first quarter. Easton White connected with Kenyon Brown on a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:46 left in the period to close the gap. But it was all Skyridge from there. Farmington allowed 19 points in the second quarter and 13 more in the third. It was 46-7 after three quarters. With the loss, the Phoenix finished the season with an 8-4 mark, quite an improvement from last season’s 2-9 showing. In what has been an upand-down four years for the program, the Phoenix went 9-2 in 2019 and 2-9 in their first year as a team in 2018. White ended the year with 1,267 yards and 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Brown had 618 yards rushing with nine touchdowns. Mitch Nielsen had 27 catches for 500 yards. l

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Living with less to make room for more By Rebecca Rodgers | The City Journals

iving a minimalist lifestyle may be trendy, but fewer than one in five Americans describe themselves as minimalists. Yet most people agree that they own too much stuff. According to the L.A. Times, there are 300,000 items in the average American home! Psychology Today says that Americans spend more on shoes, jewelry, and watches than on higher education. A minimalist lifestyle is about living with less so you can create peaceful, uncluttered physical and mental space within your home and mind. You will finally be able to live with intention and love and make important dreams come true. Mekenzie Rodgers of Bountiful said, “I think living a more minimalist lifestyle makes you think about when something will actually get used and if that can justify the space it may take. I feel like that makes you take a step back before you purchase something, where you really get to think about if you love the item or not.” Many of you have heard about Marie Kondo’s book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” because it really works. The KonMari Method with its category-by-category system leads to the most effective, lasting results. If you’d like to start preparing the way to

cutting back in your life, here are eight ways that you can start today: • Take away one or two boxes of clutter from one room in your house. If it’s the kitchen, remove any duplicate cooking tools or items that don’t go there. Allow yourself to feel the peace it brings to observe clear spaces and thus a less cluttered mind. Imagine how you would feel after several months of decluttering each room of your home. • Don’t buy an item you were planning to and instead put the money into savings. If you can do this several times in the upcoming year, think about the extra funds you will free up. Americans spend an average of $18,000 a year on nonessential items. • Go for a long relaxing walk. Rather than listening to music on your ear pods, notice your surroundings and breathe in the sounds and smells around you. Take this time away from your busy schedule to let your mind and body feel stress-free. • Turn off notifications from your phone, and if you’re really brave let the text messages wait as well. You can check for the important ones the next morning. • Eliminate one or two unnecessary obligations for a day. You can make that call or send that e-mail on another day or maybe not at all. • Make up a fun, simple game or activity

to do with your kids. Grab a few toys, go to the backyard and have them be safe places to run to in a game of tag. Or set up a simple obstacle course using those toys or items that are already there. • Another idea may be to have each child pretend to be a different animal at a pretend zoo. Your kids don’t need a lot of toys as our world seems to dictate. They need less things and more time to develop imaginations and creativity. • Wear your favorite outfit and realize that the only clothes you should keep should all be favorite items to wear. The same goes for shoes and other things where you’ve collected a large quantity. • Turn off Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime an hour earlier than normal. Take advantage of the time to meditate, clear your mind, or get some reading or more sleep time in. Sometimes the evening is the only time left to accomplish projects that we deem necessary. Maybe it’s time to reevaluate which of those are truly essential. • As you clear away physical, emotional, and mental clutter you will open space for your body and mind to be filled with the peace and tranquility that you crave and ultimately live life with intention and love as it is meant to be. l

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A new mural to be created at Bountiful Davis Art Center By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Requests for proposals have been sent to a number of local artists for creation of a mural to grace the north side of the Bountiful Davis Art Center. The BDAC was awarded a grant from Discover Davis, the county’s tourism division, for artwork to be completed at the center. The proposed location along 100 North has both strong visibility, and protection from direct sunlight that would limit sun damage to the mural. Rebecca Hatch, community outreach director for the city, told city council that “the design concept is wide open – it’s not necessarily locked into Davis County,” she said. “We’re wanting to find a local artist because murals take a long time to complete and it might be best time and commute-wise if they lived close by.” Alysa Revell, executive director of the BDAC, said proposals will be due back by Dec. 3. They will then be reviewed by the exhibitions committee and forwarded to the Bountiful Public Art Advisory Board, with the top one or two proposals sent to the city council for final selection. In a staff report given to council members, it said “there have been con-

cerns shared in the past regarding the quality of mural art and perceived length of life. There are a few factors to consider to understand this process. Deterioration and fading are results of either pigment breakdown, binder breakdown, and/or varnish breakdown. To best combat these issues, the location must be properly prepared, cleaned and treated before painting, and correct mediums or paint must be used (it can’t be just any outdoor house paint or craft acrylic). Also, the location of the mural should receive minimal direct sunlight. However, even when the artwork is prepared and intended to last years, it is expected that touch-ups may be necessary or potential new artwork/designs could be proposed over the years at the proposed location.” “We’re quite excited about this, as it’s the intent of the Public Art Advisory Board to provide more public art for the city,” Hatch said. “We’re anxious to be able to come back to you in a few weeks with recommendations.” No specific theme was suggested or given for those making proposals, though council member Chris Simonsen expressed his feelings that “we don’t want to lose the traditions of our com-

This panel on the north side of the Bountiful Davis Art Center will be graced by a new mural once an artist and design are chosen. Photo by Tom Haraldsen

munity, and I’m hoping the artwork will reflect that heritage.” Council member Kate Bradshaw said “we want to keep the door open to artists, that they’ll be

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Self-education has grown through the pandemic By Rebecca Rodgers | The City Journals

ot only is self-education a big trend since the start of the pandemic, but it is the way of the future. So, pull out your dictionaries or simply use Merriam Webster or Dictionary.com online. There are some major reasons why self-directed learning is trending in 2021. It promotes self-confidence and satisfaction when you gain new information and skills. Whether through an online certification course or a high-quality book, you’ll feel good having a skill-set you can share with others. Self-education also exposes learners to a wider range of opportunities such as jobs, new projects, and the ability to teach others what you know. Developing an expertise can help you stand out from the crowd and excel in things you love to do. “I love that with self-education there is something for everyone,” said Mekenzie Rodgers of Bountiful. “I also really like that it can be self-paced learning. If we need to rewatch something, it is so easy, and we don’t have to worry about being compared to others.” There are some steps to follow for a high-quality self-education process. The first is research. What do you want to learn? How should you learn it? Where will it be practiced? What are the tools and resources that are useful for your education? If you want to be a medical assistant or elementary school teacher there are specific online schools where the courses are already laid out for you. If you want to do something less structured such as to make and sell greeting cards, there are many paths to choose from. Maybe you are selftrained from years of drawing, or maybe you will benefit

from one or more online drawing classes. There are multiple paths to choose from that can lead to the same goals you have. You can also make the time you have really count. Your commute time to a job can be used to listen to educational podcasts. If you ride a bus to work, have articles to read on the subject you’re learning about. You can also integrate learning into the current projects you’re working on. Maybe you want to sew handmade stuffed animals or tailor wedding dresses for a living. A lot of practice at home will make all the difference. Using breaks and holiday time to educate yourself is another way to find the time. The Feynman Technique says you must be able to explain the subject you know about to a child before you can claim to understand it. Mortimer Adler said, “The person who says he knows what he thinks but cannot express it usually does not know what he thinks.” These are straightforward thoughts that make a lot of sense. They are brilliant ways to examine whether you have mastered a subject or not. Remembering what you have learned is the final test. Active recall is done best by writing questions relating to the subject you’re learning and testing yourself with them consistently. If you’re going to teach third grade, you may ask yourself: What are the five best practices for positive discipline in the classroom? What are the main new math concepts third graders learn about? The more you try to retrieve the knowledge from your brain, the stronger your memory muscles will be. Spaced Repetition is making sure there are intervals of time spaced between our active recall times. The brain

Mekenzie Rodgers concentrates while focusing attention on the current online course she's enrolled in. Photo by Caleb Rodgers

handles memory better when allowed to rest between study sessions. You will be able to retain the information better and for longer periods of time. This age where you have the tools to learn anything at your fingertips is exciting. Self-paced learning has always been superior to learning in large classrooms where you are often made to slow down or speed up depending on the group of people you’re learning with. Use your time and talents to train yourself in your areas of strength. l

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Local volleyball squads compete in state playoffs By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

oods Cross Woods Cross came into the 5A state volleyball tournament ranked fourth and they stayed true to that position in reaching the Final Four to take on Bountiful in the semifinal round at Utah Valley University on Nov. 6. After a first-round bye, the Wildcats took on Spanish Fork Nov. 4 and won 25-13, 25-11, 25-20. Against Maple Mountain Nov. 4, Woods Cross won 25-17, 26-28, 25-23, 25-23 to reach the semifinal matchup with Bountiful. After that loss, they played in the third/fourth place game where the Wildcats lost to Timpview 25-10, 2523, 25-23. Viewmont Viewmont lost their starting setter just days before the 5A state tournament and had to face Springville in a play-in game to get into the postseason. The Vikings defeated the Red Devils 25-28, 25-23, 25-16, 25-19. “It took us a couple of games to get our groove going,” said head coach Cathy Hope. “Our JV setter Kenley Edwards did great!” Hope said. “Her serving and defense was amazing! We put her in a tough situation throwing her in last minute without having a fair amount of playing time with the varsity team, so our camaraderie was not quite there.” Against Timpview Nov. 4, Viewmont lost 25-8, 25-16, 25-11. “Timpview is a great team,” Hope said. “It was a tough one for us to start off with.” In the consolation bracket, the Vikings defeated Olympus 25-16, 25-18, 25-20. “We had a much better showing against Olympus and our confidence was much better,” Hope said. Viewmont then lost to Lehi 25-14, 25-22, 25-20. “We did hand on with them after the first set, but we just couldn’t keep the lead and stay ahead,” Hope said. “They did a great job shutting our middles down which hurt us.” Hope said she feels that the program has come a long way in her three years.

“To finish off in 11th overall in 5A is a huge accomplishment for this great group of girls,” she said. “They continued to improve and fight all season. As a coach, winning is important, but what is more important to me is to see their individual success and growth.” Hope noted an exchange between Liza Montalbo and Kaylee Smith during the state tournament that epitomizes the culture within the Vikings program. “As Kaylee was going to hit the ball, Liza backed her up and said, ‘You’re good Kaylee, I got your back.’ This is the character of a teammate I love to see. That’s what high school athletics is about,” Hope said. Davis 14th-ranked Davis defeated Granger, who was seeded 19th, in straight sets 25-15, 25-12, 25-18 to open up 6A state tournament play Nov. 2. Against Lone Peak Nov. 4, the Darts lost 25-5, 25-5, 25-8. “Against Lone Peak, the scores may not have showed it, but the girls worked really hard,” said head coach McKay Barker. “It was our best passing game of the season and fun to see the girls work so hard. Ultimately, it was not our day.” In the consolation bracket, Davis lost to Clearfield 25-16, 25-19, 25-12. “We have to work extra hard in the off-season to get better and start preparing for next season,” Barker said. Farmington 18th-seeded Farmington defeated 15thranked Roy in three sets 25-11, 25-12, 25-10 Nov. 4 to advance from the first round of the 6A state tournament. “We had a very even offense and played great team defense,” said head coach April Painter. Against Syracuse, the Phoenix lost to the Titans 25-14, 25-17, 25- 17. “They were a tough, disciplined team and we loved having the opportunity to play them at state,” Painter said. “We felt like we had a solid

Woods Cross’ Saane Katoa spikes into the waiting arms of Spanish Fork’s Maline Robarge. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

game plan coming in, but Syracuse makes very minimal unforced errors.” In the consolation bracket, Farmington battled back from two sets down to defeat Hunter 13-25, 13-25,25-14, 25-13, 17-15. They then defeated Clearfield 25-23, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19 before losing to Weber 21-25, 23-25, 25-19, 2523, 17-19.

“For being the 18th seed and coming out with an eighth place finish, I couldn’t be prouder of my team,” Painter said. “They worked extremely hard and battled with so many injuries this season, but never stopped fighting for each other. Many great memories and relationships were made this season and I’m sad to see it end.” l

Woods Cross had a strong blocking team up front during the Wildcats’ successful volleyball season. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

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Energy efficiency saves money while providing better learning environment By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—The Davis School District has seen an increase of just under 3 million square feet over the last 14 years, but energy use has actually gone down by 13 percent. “That’s a lot of buildings,” said District Utility Services Director Doug Anderson during a presentation to the school board. “I love energy management, it’s a passion of mine. We’re behind the scenes. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. But we’re able to provide a better learning environment for the students both in comfort and in light while returning money to the district for education.” Anderson said there was a drop in energy usage during COVID when all of the schools were shut down. “There was nobody there for a time. Then you can see that we’re rising again. Some of the things we’re doing for COVID is we’re running the air two hours before school starts and two hours after students leave to purge the building and try and get rid of the virus. We also had several summer programs this year that we haven’t had in the past so we had to run the air conditioners for those.” The department tracks a lot of things, he said. “We track heating and cooling days, student count and how many thousands of gallons of water we use. We track our natural

gas and CO2 we emit. We’re also beginning to track our renewable generation.” Utility costs have increased, said Anderson. “Back in 2006 we paid $7.2 million for natural gas electricity and today we paid $8.2 million this fiscal year. Our kilowatt hours increased. That’s how much time you leave a light on, that’s a kilowatt hour. That’s increased by 5 percent which isn’t bad when you consider we’ve increased the square footage by 36 percent and air conditioned many of our facilities.” Schools use electricity more and more to heat and cool the buildings, he said. “We’re using a little bit less gas because of that. Also our decrease in gas is because of all the upgrades we’ve done. We’ve upgraded the boilers that were really old, we’ve gone through the schools and upgraded the buildings’ automation system and gotten rid of the old numatics where you can turn the thermostat up and hear the air hiss out of it. They’re electronic now so you can visually see that offline.” The energy department has also received praise from professionals outside of the district. Paul A. Mathew, Ph.D. Staff Scientist, Department head, Whole Building Systems Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory made the following statement: “We were im-

Farmington High has many energy saving systems in place. Ten schools have photovoltaic panels on their roofs and 16 schools have ground source heating and cooling options. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

pressed to hear about the energy team’s work and Doug Anderson’s leadership to make energy efficiency a priority in Davis School District operations. In particular, we were struck by his focus on building trust among different functions and key stakeholders in the district, which has enabled Davis School District to make many energy efficiency investments

such as in system controls – which has energy, comfort and maintenance benefits.” “Mr. Anderson and his group are exceptional,” said Superintendent Reid Newey. “The effort they make is great for the kids as well as the teachers. Teachers are happy when they have some level of comfort in the buildings.” l

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What to expect during the 2021 pheasant and quail hunts

he general-season pheasant and quail hunts open Nov. 6. If you are planning to target either of these birds this fall, here is what you should know. Utah’s general pheasant hunting season runs from Nov. 6 to Dec. 5. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources releases thousands of pheasants on various wildlife management areas around the state each week during the general-season hunt. The number of pheasants and where they can be found will depend on where you are hunting in Utah. In northern Utah, there was an average brood production and no major population declines – despite the drought conditions – since the birds were still able to access water in rivers and irrigation canals. Hunting success should be about the same as last year. The majority of pheasants in this region can be located on private land in the eastern portion of Box Elder County. Hunters should remember that written permission from landowners is required to hunt on any private lands. In general, pheasants like areas with nearby fields of wheat or corn that provide feed for them. Pheasants also prefer habitat with stemmed grass that provides nesting cover, as well as areas with dense woods or wetlands with thick cattails that provide shelter during the snowy winter months. These birds are good at hiding in brush, so hunting with a well-trained dog will increase your chances of success. “If you don’t have a dog, you can still be successful by walking slowly to flush out the pheasants,” DWR Upland Game Coordinator Heather Talley said. “Many times, they will flush if you stand near them for a few minutes because they think that they’ve been spotted.” Walking along ditch banks or fence lines is also a good hunting strategy. Pheasants typically prefer to run rather than

brush or desert almond. California quail will occupy washes containing water and brushy cover, and will eat flowers from grasses, trees and shrubs, as well as seeds and leaves. The statewide youth pheasant hunt will take place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, and pheasants will be released just before the hunt. The statewide youth quail hunt will take place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. If you were 17 years of age or younger on July 31, and you’ve completed Hunter Education, you can participate in the hunt. If you haven’t yet finished Hunter Education – and you’re at least 12 years old – you still might be able to participate through Utah’s Trial Hunting program. You must also have a hunting license and follow all of the state’s upland game hunting rules. To add an extra challenge to your hunts this fall, consider participating in the Upland Game Slam. Similar to the Utah Cutthroat Slam, it encourages hunters to harvest a variety of upland game species, while generating money to help fund a variety of habitat and upland game-related projects. Hunters complete a slam by harvesting the required amount of the target species. Each slam is designed to give you an extra challenge while you’re hunting, as well as the opportunity to earn a commemorative, collectible coin. The entry fee is $20 for hunters 18 years of age or older, or $10 for hunters 17 years of age or younger. The “Appetizer Slam” includes some of Utah’s smaller game birds, including California quail, Gambel’s quail and mourning dove. To complete the slam, hunters must harvest one of each of the three species within a single hunting season. Learn more about how to participate in the various Upland Game Slams on the DWR website. – Tom Haraldsen

Beloved ballet returns to Capitol Theatre for the holidays

allet West’s most popular show and annual tradition, The Nutcracker, returns to the Capitol Theatre for live performances Dec. 4-26. It’s been two years since the holiday ballet was performed for a live audience, since COVID-19 shuttered entertainment venues in 2020. Audiences are eager to get back to live ballet as more than 13,000 tickets have already been sold and this year’s performance of The Nutcracker is expected to bring in the highest level of sales in 25 years. “Following the successful production of Dracula, where many performances were sold out, demand for The Nutcracker is expected to be high,” said Adam Sklute, Ballet West artistic director, in a media release. “We encourage all Nutcracker fans to purchase tickets early so they have a seat and don’t miss out.” Made possible through support from The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the $3 million production is a classic ballet in two acts based on the fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The iconic score by Tchaikovsky will be performed live, featuring the Ballet West Orchestra. Choreographed by Ballet West Founder Willam Christensen, The Nutcracker has evening performances at 7 p.m., matinees at 2 p.m., and a special holiday matinee on

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fly away, so if you walk along these areas, you are more likely to drive them out into the open, where they will flush. Visit the Division of Wildlife Resources website to see where pheasants will be released throughout the season. (Many of the locations include Wildlife Management Areas and walk-in access areas – which is an area of private land on which the DWR has leased certain hunting, trapping or fishing privileges.) To locate a walk-in access area near you, visit the DWR website. Hunters should also remember that several of the WMAs require non-toxic shot (for example, steel shot) when hunting. Lead shot may not be used. For more information about the pheasant hunts, visit the DWR website. Utah’s general quail hunting season runs from Nov. 6 to Dec. 31. Hunting quail also differs in each area of the state. In northern Utah, the drought didn’t have major impacts to the populations, since they primarily stayed in agricultural fields that were irrigated. Hunters should also be able to locate quail near the Great Salt Lake wetlands. In northeastern Utah, much of the quail habitat is on private land, so make sure to obtain written permission from the landowner prior to hunting. Quail populations in this area weren’t impacted by drought since they are mostly located on the irrigated agricultural fields that still had water. In central Utah, the highest concentrations of California quail are in urban areas, which limits most hunting opportunities. The highest populations of quail are found in and around Tooele City. California and Gambel’s quail are hunted using similar methods – just in different habitats. When hunting Gambel’s quail, look for Joshua trees, dry washes and draws with black

Christmas Eve at noon. Immediately following each matinee (except Dec. 24), Ballet West hosts a Sugar Plum Party where young audience members can join the Sugar Plum Fairy and other favorite characters from the ballet for a special treat. “Each year, hundreds of Utah children from across the Wasatch Front audition for the opportunity to perform in Ballet West’s The Nutcracker, with just over 100 children being selected for the coveted roles,” Sklute said. “The story tells of a Christmas party at which little Clara, daughter of the house, receives the gift of a nutcracker from her mysterious uncle, Herr Drosselmeyer. After the party, she falls asleep and dreams of snow castles, sugarplums, and her nutcracker, which has turned into a handsome prince.” Ticket prices range from $25 to $104 and are available at BalletWest.org or 801869-6900. l

Ballet West Principal Artists Emily Adams and Adrian Fry in The Nutcracker. Photos courtesy of Beau Pearson

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Celebrating the history of Centerville’s Literature, Music and Art Club By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com CENTERVILLE—It was the mid 1930s, and three Centerville residents were getting together regularly “for the sheer pleasure of discussing books and exchanging our own ideas and opinions of the things of greatest interest that we read from time to time.” That was the recollection of Nora B. Miles who, along with friends Vera L. Smith and Lucille Reading, started what would become the Centerville Literature, Music and Art Club. Last month, the group of current members met to celebrate its nearly 84 years of existence. What a history the club has enjoyed. Long-time journalist Twila Van Leer, who serves as historian for the club, recounted a lot of its legacy. She said that in 1938, Centerville was “essentially a farming community. But the notion that every family needed at least one automobile was taking hold (and people) moving to the suburbs held an unprecedented promise of growth in Davis County. Conditions were prime for the birth of progressive ideas,” she said. So Smith, Reading and Miles felt there might be other women in the community who would like joining a literary club. As Reading later recalled, such gatherings would offer “a feast for the mind, instead of the body. Such things are even finer and more enjoyable when shared with others.” They visited with five other women, and on March 2, 1938, the club was essentially born. “I have great admiration and appreciation for the founding members of (the club),” said Dian Olsen, current club president. “They were women who loved books and derived great joy from meeting together to share what they learned and exchange ideas. This describes what we still are doing 83 years later.” Besides Olsen, other officers now are Pam White, vice president and president-elect; Judy Cella, secretary; Debbie Randall, treasurer; and Twila Van Leer, historian.

Olsen recalled that when she joined the club in 2000, one of the original members, Sylvia Tingey, was still an active member, and Olsen has also been acquainted with others of the early group. “They were amazing women and it is astounding that what they started is still going. I feel blessed to be a part of it,” Olsen said. The formal name of “Literature, Music and Art Club of Centerville” was adopted at a later meeting. The only requirement for membership was “an interest in the objectives of the organization.” Membership was capped at 24 so the group could be accommodated in a member’s home. Dues were set at $10 a year and for a time, a 10cent fine was imposed on those who turned up to meetings late. As general inflation took its toll, the dues increased, standing currently at $20 annually. Today, those dues cover the costs of a spring social event and a $25 donation to the Whitaker Museum in memoriam for deceased members. For a time, the Centerville group affiliated with the national Federation of Womens’ Clubs, but that involved additional fees and the association was dropped. Meetings have historically been on the second Tuesday of each month. What has kept the club thriving for more than 80 years? Van Leer said it’s the same interests that brought three women together in the 1930s – a love for the arts, literature, history and music. The list of topics that have claimed attention is long and varied. The members have focused on many elements of literature, from classic English and American poetry to folk and modern writing. A topic is chosen for a two-year period and each month (except for a summer and winter hiatus) one of the members is assigned to add something to the theme. Currently, the club is focused on women who have accomplished exceptional things or who have been instrumental in furthering the accomplishments of their husbands. Just a few of those whose life stories have been

Club officers are, from left, Dian Olsen, club president; Pam White, Vice President/president-elect; Twila Van Leer, historian; Debbie Randall, program coordinator; and Judy Cella, secretary.

presented are Queen Victoria, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Curie, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Golda Meier. Club members put great effort into research and presentation and present uniformly excellent programs, Olsen said. In the meeting held Oct. 13 at the home of Bonnie McCauley, the hostess shared insights from the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, whose husband, Charles Lindbergh, gained lasting fame in aeronautics history as the first pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean in one flight. That flight in 1927, did as much to promote the growth of air travel as any other event since the invention of the airplane. Anne Lindbergh’s contributions as a pilot in her own right, and as a writer and successful mother paralleled those of her husband. Over the years, many friendships have been forged among club members. A sense

of shared interests and sociability makes a special bond among them. “There are lots of hugs and laughter,” Olsen said. The club has always been integrally involved in the larger community and during World War II and other critical times in its history has made significant contributions to joint efforts. During the height of the war, the club auctioned a pair of nylon hose for $70! The ladies contributed to the national drive to restore Independence Hall in Philadelphia and donated shirts to the Utah State Hospital, among dozens of philanthropic efforts they supported. But the Centerville Club members have always held to the mandate made in the beginning. Keep things simple. The effort has been focused on feeding the finer sensibilities. l

District hopes pay increase will encourage more substitutes to apply By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—The Davis School District has had a large number of open positions, including substitute teachers. The district announced that it will increase pay to encourage individuals already on the list to apply for those jobs. Currently, the district has nearly 2,000 people in the substitute pool. When they don’t apply for open jobs it creates a shortage, said Anjel Hislop, District SubSystems Specialist. The district has never had a problem

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with recruitment of substitute teachers but the difficulty lately has been filling open positions. Usually the district has had about a 94 to 95 percent fill rate for substitute teachers. Since COVID the number has dropped to about 75 percent. The full day amount has been increased to $85 for non-degreed substitutes, $105 a day for degreed substitutes and $113 a day for certified or licensed substitutes. For degreed and licensed substitutes, the long-term daily pay in-

creases to $140 a day. Long-term substitutes include those who spend 20 consecutive days in a classroom. Applicants must have a high school diploma and be at least 20 years old. The increase puts the district near the top of the pay scale in comparison to neighboring districts, said Assistant Superintendent John Zurbuchen. It keeps the district competitive which helps to attract temporary employees. Substitutes are vital to the district

team, he said. The district hopes this increase will show how much substitutes are valued. “Substitute teachers, especially those who work consistently in the district are invaluable to student learning,” said Zurbuchen. “They provide continuity in both curriculum delivery as well as promoting our Davis Culture. When we get the best subs, we get the best learning.” l

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The 2019-20 winning Book Battle teams from Eagle Bay Elementary never got to compete in the district event because schools shut down in the spring of 2020. Photo courtesy Taya Johnson

Davis elementary school readers get ready for battle

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everal years ago, Davis School District created a reading competition to get students excited about books, and the program has been a hit. The Davis Book Battle pits students against students and schools against schools to see which team will be crowned the district winner each year. Last year, the district-wide competition was canceled due to COVID-19 but this year, students are gearing up for a book battle of wits and knowledge. “I have seen the Book Battles program get students excited about reading and excited about paying attention to important details in what they read,” said Eagle Bay Elementary Principal Taya Johnson. “They learn to really be cautious readers who pay attention to important details. It is a great learning experience for our students.” The program is open to two groups of students: third and fourth graders, and fifth and sixth graders. Competitors are given a reading list with 15-20 books to choose from and are asked to read at least three to prove they’re ready to support the team. Once a month, the teams get together for a battle based on trivia questions from the content of the books. Teams go head-tohead in a heated competition to determine a winner, getting points for each correct answer. “I love that the program encourages students to branch out from what they usually gravitate toward,” said Eagle Bay Librarian Bethany Monroe, who heads the school’s Book Battle teams. “It’s so fun to see how it works and see how it gets students out of their comfort zone. Even our reluctant readers enjoy the competition.” Danae Leu has been the Sunburst Elementary librarian for three years and is excited for her first non-COVID year of the Book Battle competitions. Choosing from

I have seen the Book Battles program get students excited about reading and excited about paying attention to important details in what they read. Taya Johnson books like Bunnicula, Wild Robot, The Black Stallion and Maniac Magee, students enjoy reading impactful stories while building comprehension and reading retention skills. Students at every reading level are encouraged to participate. “It invites in a lot of types of readers,” Leu said. “Kids who love to read are drawn to it but kids who are struggling to read find they have an incentive to read and it gives them a chance to be part of a team.” “It’s pretty awesome,” Monroe said. “Our district is great at choosing books at all reading levels. We have books that will help our lower-level readers and higher-levels.” The Davis Book Battles championship event is scheduled for March. Each participating school can send one team from each grade to compete for the district title. Because it’s an after school program, both Monroe and Leu are grateful for the help they’ve received in keeping this program running. “It’s a lot of work and it involves a lot of support from parents and staff,” Leu said. “It’s been heartening to see parents willing to help and show up.” l

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Swimming teams ready to make a splash

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Davis returns two 6A state champions in Lauryn Hall in the 50 freestyle and Lia Merrill in the 100 backstroke on the 2021-22 squad whose theme for the year is “H2O – Here To Overcome.” Also back for the Darts are state swimmers Sam Carlson, Macie Cragun, Ethan Frandsen, Luke Deller, Breanna Mertens and Hannah Shaw. Head coach Kit Barker noted others expected to improve and help the Darts this season are seniors Shandrey Allman, Bryce Nichols, Matt Iverson, and Zoe Weaver; juniors Tyler Bennett, Jake Edwards, Dylan Grant, Andy Nielsen and Rylee Johnson; and sophomores Garrett Barker, Adlen Groberg and Mason Simons. Also on this year’s team are Allie Allen, Noah Arnell, Henry Barber, Jane Bassett, Garrick Bench, Bryson Bernhardt, Valery Caile, Olivia Carlson, Breah Christofferson, Alyssa Cottam, Kaden Francom, Ethan Hall, Jonathan Hansen, Jonah Hender, Noah Hender, Brooke Higley, Cosette Jensen, Taylor Johnson, Maureen Karren, Bella Kesler, Noah Lorimer, Bronco Maxfield, Akyiah McKenzie, Devun Mercer, Caleb Miller, Chase Neider, Austin Perry, Joseph Petersen, Hope Potter, Jackson Prisbrey, Ashlyn Sillito, Hailey Sillito, Bradley Slaugh, Elsie Smith, Lincoln Smith, Bo Stromberg, Cody Titel, Samantha Van Drumen, Laila Westover, Jacob Williams, Alex Wolf and Dallin Worthen. Davis is scheduled this season to compete at the Davis District Meet Dec. 4, a Syracuse/ Clearfield meet Dec. 9, at Weber Dec. 16, a Layton/Northridge meet Jan. 4, South Davis Holiday Invite Jan. 7-8, at Herriman Jan. 11, against Fremont Jan. 2, and against Farmington Jan. 27. The Region 1 championships at South Davis will take place Feb. 4 with the 6A state meet at BYU to be held Feb. 18-19. Farmington Farmington begins the year with a new coach coming off its best season in school history with the girls taking third in region and the boys coming in fourth. Stacy Edholm was volunteering with the team early in the school year -- where her daughter Teal is a junior – and now finds herself at the helm of the program. The former collegiate swimmer at BYU had previously coached age-group swimmers in North Carolina where her family just recently moved from. She will be assisted by Heather Lyman, former FHS swimmer Brett Lyman and Lynette Bodell. “We’re so excited about this group. It’s twice as big as last year with a ton of talent, experience and first year swimmers who are working so hard and really bringing it,” Edholm said. “With coaching and their energy, we feel very confident about helping these kids perform better individually, get more kids to state, place higher and get further in the championship season.”

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By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com The Phoenix will be led by team captains Colby Connover, Abby Crowther, Lina Dunn, Emma Garff, Joseph Schraedel, Zachary Shumway, Bibbles Startup, and Phillip Wall. “This is a great group of leaders for this team,” Edholm said. Also on the 2021-22 squad are Brook Belnap, Isabelle Biesinger, Kenedy Bird, Louise Borgeat, M’Li Brock, JT Cahoon, Cannon Christiansen, Jack Cresap, Hayden Davis, Mason Draxler, Teal Edholm, Luke Erickson, William Farnsworth, Georgie Frandsen, Ava Fronk, Juddith Geddes, Kaitlyn Holladay, Hunter Johnson, Sarah Kennedy, Lillian Kraczek, Mary Lawrence, Kade Leavitt, Garrett Lines, John Lyman, Emma Madsen, Kael Michaelson, Ezra Moom, Madison Nacey, Davis Nielson, Henry Norseth, PJ Norseth, James Olsen, Maddie Peterson, Grant Phillipps, Olivia Pinson, Katelyn Quist, Leah Rohm, Mairyn Romney, Matthew Scoresby, Katherine Simmons, London Spears, Ada Stewart, Charlotte Stuettgen, James Taggart, Jeffrey Taylor, Eliza Treu, Mary Treu, Coban Turnbaugh, Nerys Turnbaugh, Hallie Wangemann and Hayden Wagemann. “I’m so impressed with how tight this group is,” Coach Edholm said. “Every single one is a great kid and it’s like a family and is super inclusive. It doesn’t matter if you’re fast or slow, everyone is happy you’re there.” Farmington is scheduled to compete in the District meet Dec. 4, at Weber Dec. 9, at Layton Dec. 16, at Bountiful Dec. 17, the TGI Invite Jan. 7-8, the Mayors Cup Jan. 14, against Syacuse/Clearfield Jan. 21 and at Davis Jan. 27 before the region and state meets. Bountiful Head coach Alexa Lou Olson added strength to her coaching staff in Sonya Bishop and Chad Reinchussel to join her and Emily Su’a in managing nearly 60 swimmers for Bountiful this season. “We are very excited for a more normal season with a bigger coaching staff and we are looking forward to competing as a team, Olson said. The closure of the South Davis Recreation Center until mid-December is affecting all area swimmers, including the Redhawks, who now have to drive further to find facilities and do more dryland training because of limited pool time. “I admire the kids’ strength enough to stay on the team and do what it takes to get better at swimming,” Olson said. “I am proud of them for their commitment to the team and to themselves. This is going to be challenging fur us, but adversity is good for the soul.” Bountiful will be captained by Brendan Bennett, Nia Bingham, Sydney Crystal, Pedro De Marchi, Sadie Duke, Abby Firth, Mia Fowler, Tyler Gunn, Grace Hanni, Emily Knowlton, Spencer Monson Kayla Myers, Tyler Orme, Tyson Page, Eva Stoddard, Zane Syverson, Loni Tippetts and Sam Wang, Also on the BHS team this season are se-

niors Ayden Fieuw, Aaron Galso, Erik Landheim, Avery Mcpheters and Gabby Westergard; juniors Emma Anjewierden, Max Clifford, Nicholas Crockett, Isabelle De Leeuw, Emilia DeLeon, Staysa Hansen, Caroline Huch, Emily Jacobson, Kyran Justice, Caden Levin, Tyler Love, Jaelyn Miller, Nathan Richins, Brigham Scoville, Ellie Staheli, Emily Subardjo, Rylee Tholen, Lucas Van Vliet and Kobi Vanderlinden; sophomores Quentin Auernig, Madelyn Fenwick, Brighton Reed, Katelynn Rogers, Parker Tennant, Lizzie Williams, Drew Wilson and Livia Winsett; and freshmen Claire Bryson, Andy Duke, Liam Glissmeyer, Caleb Jacobson, Trevor Laing, Ellie Moss, Britain Orchard and Thomas Steed. The Redhawks will compete at Syracuse Dec. 4, at Box Elder Dec. 10, against Woods Cross/West Jordan Dec. 17, (rescheduled) Thanksgiving Invite Jan. 7-8, Mayors Cup Jan. 14, at Bonneville Jan. 20 and at Woods Cross Jan. 21. The Region 5 meet is scheduled for Feb. 5 with the 5A state meet at BYU on Feb. 18-19. Olson said the team is aiming to get all of their boys and girls relay teams to state while also maintaining a team GPA of 3.5 throughout the season. Viewmont New Viewmont head coach Jessica Trauner is excited about heading up the 35-member swimming team this season and coaching alongside her assistant Tanner Grossman. “I really couldn’t have asked for a better group of kids to coach as my first year of high school swim coaching, “ Trauner, who also coaches for Layton Surfers, said, while also noting her assistant being “an absolute rockstar from day one.” “I’m hoping to keep building on everything in the future seasons, but for this season I feel good about what our team can do.” Trauner is originally from Indiana and competed in swimming through high school and coached during the summers. “I was never the fastest kid on the team but I had a knack for mechanics and helping my teammates,” she said. She served in the Navy in San Diego, and coached cheerleading while there, which led her to realize that sports was going to fit in her post-active duty plans. She again coached swimming in Hawaii for varied skill levels with ages 6 through 18. Now, she’s coaching in Utah while also attending the University of Utah, studying kinesiology. “I had some great coaches growing up who I still go to for advice and resources, but I also was around other coaches and leadership who failed myself and others,” Trauner said. “There is a continuing need to have good coaching in sports to encourage these kids. I need to be who I needed when I was in their shoes. I want to be the best I can be for each athlete I coach and give them the support they need to be successful in athletics and life in general.” The Vikings’ team captains this season are

Reese Allen, Eric Chamberlain, Jared Chamberlain, Ashlyn Danielson, Ryan Ramierez, Jane Jeppeson, Leslie Smuin and Sarah Spangenberg. Also on the VHS squad are Ayden Aeria, Mia Allen, Annie Breinholt, Nicole Cunningham, Tim Chinsky, Isaac Hale, Elle Decker, Ben Harris, Hallie Gerrard, Matthew Howe, Madelyn Hall, Eli Lewis, Izzy Harris, Gabby Henry, Austin Page, Malin Howe, Andrew Webster, Marquis Zobell, Audrey Kim, Kate Moore, Camille Parke, Camilla Rios-Arroyo, Campell Showalter, Katelyn Lemon, Clara Wadswroth, Addie Wood and Sarah Young. “I’m still new to Utah and navigating how everything is done here, but the parent and veteran swimmer support that’s on the team is amazing and it has made taking over this team much easier,” Trauner said. “Beyond that, there is great talent and ability on this team in each grade level, that any coach would be lucky to have. We also just have a lot of great leadership and spirit.” Viewmont’s season includes Dec. 4 at Districts, Dec. 7 against Bear River, Dec. 10 against Woods Cross, Box Elder and Bountiful, Dec. 14 against Syracuse/Clearfield, Jan. 4 against Box Elder, Jan. 7-8 at the TG Invite, Jan. 14 at the Mayors Cup and Jan. 18 against Bear River before region and state meets. Woods Cross Region 200 IM champion Nohea Kamauu headlines the returning girl swimmers for Woods Cross which also includes Aveyr Boynton, Elle Hall, Gaib Hilbig, Alanna Holzer, Sophia Mortensen, Hayley Neuenschwander and Grace Woodbury. The boys squad is led by region 100 back champion Abel Chomjak along with Miller Campbell, Justin Chamberlain, Isaac Chomjak, Nate Cyril, Mark Glissmeyer, Diego Gutierrez, Lee Hunter, Ammon Kamauu, Isaac Miller, Badger Norman, Moose (James) Norman, Dylan Suarez and Tomas Suarez. Also on the Wildcats squad coached by Andrew Bird and Jamie Holzer are Landon Ballard, Shane Ballard, Ryler Barden, Ethan Baxter, Blake Carver, Saje Colisimo, Sabrina Di Bello, Kate Francis, Grace Gilbert, Ben Green, Daniel Hansen, Whitney Holbrook, William Hunter, Max Jensen, Ava Jud, Santiago Leal, Kendra Lubeck, Austin Mallory, Emi Mcbride, Emily Nelson, Nathan Parker, Tessa Parker, Rylie Patterson, Quinn Paulson, Gabe Pippin, Savannah Poll, Sam Porter, Michael Poulsen, Logan Richards, Christian Rogers, Brynlee Rough, Evan Spencer, Logan Stuart, Andrew Tippets, Jenna Violette, RJ Violette and Landon Wade. Woods Cross is scheduled for the District Championships Dec. 4, against West Jordan, Bountiful, Viewmont Dec. 17, at Taylorsville Jan. 4, at the Mayors Cup Jan. 14, at Bonneville Jan. 20, and against Lehi/Bountiful Jan. 21 before the region and state meets. l

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Lewis leaving mayoral post with gratitude for the opportunity By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com

andy Lewis never had any intention of running for office. Ever. He’d spent most of his professional life in the health industry, as co-owner of a successful laboratory in Bountiful and then as director at the Orchard Cove assisted living facility. But after a lot of urging from friends and a former mayor, he threw his hat in the ring and was elected Mayor of Bountiful in 2013. He finishes his second and final term in the office later this month. “I had several people come to me and say I should run,” he recalled. “I’d never thought of it. Joe Johnson was leaving office after 12 years, and John Cushing, a former mayor, said he had someone who wanted him to support their run. He said, ‘if you’re running I’d support you.’ That’s when I said to him, ‘John, I’m running.’” Lewis had never been on the city council, though he’d been in leadership in his church, serving as a Bishop for five years and a Stake President for 10 years. He and his wife Melanie also served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mission in Alaska where he was mission president. “My business partner Dan Hymas and I started a lab on Medical Drive in Bountiful (Biolabs) and we were fortunate enough to run it for 24 years,” he said. “When we returned from our mission, I was hired as director of the orthopedic center at South Davis Community Hospital. Then, at age 64, I became a healthcare administrator.” He retired from that position in 2018, but was approached almost immediately by Creekside Assisted Living who hired him as their director of public relations, a position he may maintain part time after leaving his political office. In 2012, he ended up with one opponent for the mayoral seat--then city councilmember Beth Holbrook. She later dropped out of the race but remained on the council, working with Lewis once he was elected. “Beth is wonderful--so smart--and

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perfect for the position as trustee with the UTA,” he said. “I got elected and was kind of a novice--like a first grader. I had little knowledge of what it meant to be mayor.” But he learned quickly, focusing his efforts initially on the development of Creekside Park. He said there is a pretty steep learning curve for new mayors, especially in cities with a weak-mayor form of government, like Bountiful. “You have to learn the difference between the legislative and administrative side of things. City managers really run the cities, and I had to learn that I wasn’t really in charge of anything or anyone. Gary (Hill, the city manager) taught me how to communicate. He was invaluable in working with me during both of my terms.” He has loved the challenges of helping prepare for the growth coming over the next quarter century, when it’s predicted that 30,000 more residents will move into south Davis County. Even though “we don’t have a lot of room in Bountiful for new residents, that migration will definitely affect us.” Besides finishing Creekside Park, Lewis is particularly proud of Bountiful Town Square, the opening of the city’s dog park, and what’s planned for Washington Park. He loves the Veterans Park, even though not directly involved, “but the city did donate the land on which it sits.” Perhaps his greatest accomplishment was his work with former city councilman John Marc Knight on getting the city’s RDA extended. “Without the RDA, there’d be no Bountiful Town Square,” he said. When he first told Melanie he was running for mayor in 2012, she had a simple request. “‘Can you make Bountiful more fun?’ she asked. I think we’ve done that, with the park, the town square, some of the things we’ve done on Main Street. My very first day in office, I drove to Farmington to meet with leaders at the Bountiful

Randy Lewis leaves office with a list of accomplishments from his two terms in office. Photo by Tom Haraldsen

Davis Arts Center and told them I wanted that organization to move back to Bountiful, and we helped make that happen. And I’m proud that when the Tour of Utah bicycle race came through the city for four years, we had more than 4,000 American flags displayed on the route.” He’ll miss working with his fellow mayors, as 11 of the 15 cities in Davis County will have new leaders starting in January. “I’ll miss my association with them--we’ve all worked so well together,” he said. “Not sure what’s next, but maybe this is the change of my life that I need, a nice, clean slice of the whole deal and an

ability to move on.” Melanie and their family have been with him all the way, he said. “I loved what I was able to learn, the education I got while I was here,” he said. “My wife and my children and their spouses, and my 18 grandchildren--they’ve all had experience where they were involved with the campaigns or the process, and I think it’s been really good for my family. Now they’re engaged. They see political things and elections differently than they would have, and so supportive. How can you lose when your whole family is with you.” l

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Davis County ‘princess’ teaches friendship, inclusion, and affirmation By Karmel Harper | k.harper@mycityjournals.com

hen South Jordan’s Cindy Chia, who is Malaysian Chinese, took her then 2-year-old daughter, Maya, to Disney On Ice last year, Maya was so upset that the show did not include Mulan, the Chinese heroine who saves her country. “So I lodged a complaint to Disney and I was still not hopeful,” Chia said. “But surprisingly this year there was a whole segment for Mulan! Maya was so thrilled! My mom and I were in tears because it’s very rare that we get represented in such a big production like that.” Although heroines of color have been rare in the early decades of Disney, recently more and more productions feature strong women of various ethnicities. As more of these princesses of color have become popular, the demand for character actors to play them has also increased which is why Davis County’s Allegra-Bree Moreno stays quite busy appearing at various events and parties as Princess Jasmine, Raya, and Moana among other characters. With an extensive background in musical theater, acting, and modeling, Moreno began her “princess” career in March of 2021 when she answered a casting call for the role of Jasmine. While Jasmine was rarely booked at the time, once Moreno took over the role, Jasmine bookings increased significantly, attributing to her talent of not only playing the role well but also her gift of connecting with children. From there, her roles expanded to Moana, Elena of Avalor, and Raya. In addition to Disney characters, Moreno also plays villains, super heroes, and science fiction characters. Most of her bookings come from word-of-mouth and recommendations. Chia, who recently moved from Herriman to Daybreak, celebrated her daughter

Maya’s third birthday by inviting Moreno to play Moana. Moreno, as Moana, paddle-boarded across Oquirrh Lake to greet an excited group of tots in front of Chia’s new home. Chia said Moreno “was patient, caring, and engaging to make sure my daughter had the best third birthday.” “It makes me feel good that they had a great experience with how we have been trained, the costuming we use, the wig quality, how we handle ourselves at a party and how we interact with children,” Moreno said. “A lot of people think it’s just dress up and cosplay. But when you have to be fully immersed in the role, it’s an entirely different skill because you have to create magic for the kids.” As a person of mixed race including Cuban, West African/Haitian, Chinese, Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, British, Scandinavian, and Filipino, Moreno and the three character companies she works for are passionate and proactive about representation and transcendent casting, the practice of casting people of color in traditionally whitecast roles. Moreno has had opportunities to play Belle and Cinderella, giving children the experience of interacting with favorite princesses who look like them. “In this industry, there are a lot of problems with colorism and racism and I have been fortunate to have found a community of people who do really care about these issues and strive to understand and become educated,” she said. When Moreno first started playing Jasmine she experienced the previous “white-washing” of Jasmine at a birthday party when one of the little girls showed her a Jasmine doll. Moreno said, She held her doll next to me and she said, ‘I didn’t know you really were brown. You are so pretty.’”

Moreno’s personal experience as a minority and a child who was bullied growing up has given her the dedication to empower children who feel “othered” and seek belonging. When she first arrives at an event, she seeks the outliers and shy kids who feel like they don’t fit in. “I recognize them because that was me,” Moreno said. “I approach them first before I interact with the other kids and I try to talk to them, relate to them, and personally invite them to join in. The child thinks, ‘Wow, Jasmine thought I was cool enough to talk to and be her friend.’ When it’s a kid that talks to you, well cool, you have made a new friend. When it’s another adult, you think they have to do that. But when it’s your HERO right in front of you, it gives you confidence for the rest of your life. I want to give them at least one memory that builds them up to draw on – especially when they need it the most.” And indeed, there is power in that. In a time when the Department of Justice recently delivered a scathing report about racism in the Davis School District followed by a 10-year-old North Salt Lake child taking her own life due to bullying because of her autism and skin color, teaching simple kindness and acceptance is more important than ever before. Perhaps what we truly need are more princesses and more super heroes to literally save lives. Moreno said, “I always tell kids when they’re down on themselves...I’ll ask, ‘Are you royal too?’ Of course they will first answer ‘No.’ But then I ask, ‘Are you loyal to your friends and family? Are you kind? Are you brave?’ Are you a good friend? Do you stand up for those who need help?’ And when they can answer ‘yes,’ they realize, ‘I

Moreno's Raya, the Southeast Asian warrior from “Raya and the Last Dragon,” appeals to her Filipino heritage. Photo by Ashley’s Flashy Photos.

AM royal. I can make a difference.’” But Moreno said we don’t have to be dressed up in tiaras and capes to lift children up. We just need to accept and love them exactly as they are. If you would like to hire Moreno at your next party or event, visit www.charactersandcrowns.com, www.characterbooking. com, or www.yourfairygodmotherutah.com. Moreno also volunteers as Wonder Woman with the Legacy Initiative Cosplay organization which sends super heroes to children’s hospitals and other events for hope and healing. l

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCHES FOR DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT December 2021

DEC. 1 Taco Meat Tortilla Chips Cheese Sauce Refried Beans Canned Pears DEC. 2 Popcorn Chicken Smackers Mashed Potatoes Chicken Gravy Whole Grain Roll Canned Peaches DEC. 3 Grilled Cheese

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Tomato Soup Crinkle Cut Carrots Canned Apricots Cookie Assortment DEC. 6 Cheese Omelet Hash Brown Patty Applesauce Welches Juice Slush DEC. 7 Cheese Pizza Rippers Pepperoni Pizza Rippers Marinara Sauce Canned Peaches

Chocolate Pudding DEC. 8 Popcorn Chicken Smackers Mac & Cheese Whole Grain Roll Green Beans Canned Pears DEC. 9 Beef Meatballs or Pork Meatballs Sweet & Sour Sauce Brown Rice Steamed Broccoli Canned Peaches

DEC. 10 Chalup, Bean & Cheese Cinnamon Puff Canned Apricots Cookie Assortment Shredded Lettuce Refried Beans DEC. 13 Cheese Bites Tomato Soup Cooked Corn Applesauce Welches Juice Slush

DEC. 14 Bean & 2 Cheese Dip Taco Meat Tortilla Chips Shredded Lettuce Canned Peaches

DEC. 16 Pot Pie Cinnamon Roll Steamed Broccoli Canned Peaches

DEC. 15 Cheese and Pepperoni Calzone Waffle Fries Canned Pears Marinara Sauce Apple Crisp Whipped Topping

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New Conviction Integrity Unit’s role is to consider new evidence By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—The Davis County Attorney’s Office announced last month, the creation of a new Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) whose purpose is to review and investigate post-conviction claims of innocence. “The legislature passed a statute in May 2020 that authorized how it would happen and how we could use it so we worked to implement it,” said Davis County Attorney, Troy Rawlings. “It’s another layer of review. The impact of a conviction can be significant. This gives us another tool, a different tool for everybody who has been convicted to be validated.” It’s very different than a court of appeals, he said. “They still appeal through the federal system. The appeals process looks at what happened at trial. They don’t stray outside of that. They can’t look at anything but what happened in the trial.” The CIU’s role is to consider new evidence, Rawlings said. “Such as if a new witness comes forward, information was with-

held, scientific testing on old evidence, process or procedure and new or additional information than what happened at trial. If it’s another way for errors to be caught why not use it? I have no interest in convicting an innocent person.” It’s a formal body under Utah code with specific power, authority and criteria that must be met, he said. “The panel volunteers their time for free. There’s no cost involved.” The panel is made up of high level professionals in their areas, he said. “We wanted top notch people. We targeted a broad group that have good judgment. Their common denominator was their passion for fairness, equality, justice and getting things right. We got exactly what we wanted.” There are 90 CIUs around the country, said Rawlings. “It’s relative new. Utah is one of the first in America. A lot of states are not even doing it.” If the CIU determines the conviction should be overturned

Rawlings said he would then file a petition with the court to have it overturned. “I don’t think there are problems in Davis County but let’s catch them if there are and take a look at it.” Rawlings said right now his office has a case where two witnesses came forward claiming to have witnessed a homicide in Davis County 25 years ago. “They have a guilty conscience but the question is can we prove it?” Generally when people believe they’ve been wrongly convicted they get an attorney involved, he said. “They’re proactive someway, somehow. They usually work through a defense attorney to get it filed and sometimes get a private investigator involved. To have a chance you have to have some homework behind it to convince the panel there is a good reason to look at this if they’ve lost all appeals.” Rawlings said he’s confident in his office. “Juries in Davis County tend to get it right and our attorney’s get it right. But let’s

Glen R. Dawson will chair the CIU. Photo courtesy of the Davis County Attorney’s Office

double check. I’m not afraid of the process – I embrace it. We’ve put

this in place for our citizenry and think it’s the right thing to do.” l

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he holidays have arrived. Snow is falling, candles are aglow, the smell of cinnamon wafts through the air, and somewhere in Utah a middle-aged woman is screaming at a Walmart cashier because the store is out of the candied cherries she puts in her fruit cake. Blame the supply chain, but it’s not just dried fruit running low; it’s patience, compassion and the ability to be a nice human being. If you’re on TikTok, along with videos of flying reindeer and holiday proposals, you’ll see flight attendants being punched, teachers yelling at students, customers throwing coffee at baristas and whales capsizing kayaks. Even whales have had enough. You’d think being isolated last year would make us happier to interact with fellow humans this holiday season, but it seems to be the opposite. Social distancing and isolation has taken our stress levels to nuclear proportions. We’re reacting like the Tasmanian Devil, whirling ourselves off a cartoon cliff. News programs broadcast warnings about packages stolen from porches and backseats, felons posing as Salvation Army bell-ringers and spiteful elves spying on children and reporting back to Santa. Poor Kris Kringle will deliver a lot of coal this year . . . well, not coal because it’s

destroying the planet. Maybe since wind power is a sustainable coal alternative, Santa can bring naughty people a stiff, gusty breeze. We’re living in a heightened state of fear, and fear is the opposite of what we should feel this time of year. This season of love and light and joy has been co-opted by those who would divide us. The farther apart we get, the less we are able to see each other. Here’s an idea. What if we put all talk of politics on hold for December? That would be one month of no talking heads and finger-pointing and dire social media memes. What if we vowed to share only positive stories and heartwarming videos, and ban all holiday music featuring Alvin and the Chipmunks?

Let’s use this time to digest more than nine pounds of mashed potatoes and three types of pie. Let’s digest how we’ve treated each other during the last year, and try to do better. Even I, a freakin’ humor columnist, have received more angry emails and phone calls in 2021 than the previous 17 years combined. Whether it’s Democrats, Republicans, Big Bird, mask mandates, cancel culture or fruitcake, our division is growing. Any day, I’m expecting leaflets to be flung out of helicopters explaining how the COVID vaccine is turning us into carnivorous, zombie dinosaurs. Aren’t you tired of it all? Remember when Christmas meant acts of service and goodwill to all mankind? What can you do to return to love this holiday season? Maybe less judgement and more connection. Maybe less yelling and more listening. Maybe it’s taking a plate of homemade cookies to a neighbor. Maybe it’s building a bridge instead of a wall. Maybe it's apologizing and swallowing our inflated egos. This holiday season, it’s your job to love your neighbor, even the one you don’t agree with. Even the ones yelling at the Walmart cashier. They might need the most love of all.

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