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GROWTH OF CEMETERY LEADS TO IMPROVEMENTS IN BOUNTIFUL

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BOUNTIFUL—With increasing numbers of burials in the Bountiful City Cemetery, a number of improvements have been made and an expansion of the maintenance shop is now planned.

City Parks Director Brock Hill told city council that a lack of storage and yard space for current cemetery maintenance crews will lead to demolition of the existing rock house adjacent to the existing shop and maintenance area, which will then be expanded.

“We will remove the rock house, which is currently unsafe, along with its caved-in septic system, vinyl fence and rear landscaping,” he said. “The age and dilapidation of that building makes this necessary, along with the need to expand the shop.”

Hill said the current three-bay maintenance shop was built in the late 1970s, with a small shed used to hold soil for backfilling graves. The rock house was built in the 1950s and is used primarily for mower and turf maintenance equipment.

Over the past few years, the cemetery has added a separate Children’s cemetery, a 48-space Urn Niche, the first phase of the Healing Gardens in connection with the Urn Niche, and finished landscaping of Plat R on the west side of the cemetery. Hill said Plat R will have approximately 2,450 plots available. He said there are an additional 313 single and 71 double plots also available elsewhere on the grounds.

“Our current average rate of plot sales per year is 400,” he said. “At this rate it will be necessary to begin development in the east property of the cemetery in five-six years.”

Bountiful City purchased a large parcel of land east of 200 East a few years ago for cemetery expansion.

Council approved a contract for REDD Engineering and Construction in the amount of $195,455.70 for the expansion of the maintenance shop area, along with removing the rock Rapid growth has led to changes at the cemetery, including the opening of a new plat on the west side that has room for more than 2,800 plots. Photos by Tom Haraldsen building. l

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By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com NORTH SALT LAKE—Most people don’t think of algae as a good thing but the South Davis Sewer District is taking a problem and turning it into something useful. A nutrient removal process is being tested at the District’s North Salt Lake location in preparation for a new facility to be completed in 2022.

“We’re using a relatively new process using algae,” said General Manager Dal Wayment. “The reason there’s a problem in the Great Salt Lake is the nutrients grow and multiply and over produce that create algae blooms. It’s unsightly and some can become toxic.”

Algae grows fast, he said. “About 1,000 lbs of new algae can grow in a day. We run tests to tell us how much algae and phosphorus is in the water. Algae is good for lowering phosphorus.”

The algae is shipped to the facility from a plant in Montana in the form of a paste, Wayment said. “It’s like yeast.

We put it in the wastewater to recirculate and when it’s the cleanest, open the tank and get it into the sun to give it a place to live and grow. No matter what it starts with, the local species takes over.”

Once the phosphorus and nitrogen has been removed it is put into the mixed tank, he said. “We also bring algae from the process itself into the tank and inoculate the wastewater with the thickened algae. We bring the mix to the photobioreactor (glass pipe) and it circulates all the way through with the algae picking up photons.”

The third piece of the process is to filter the wastewater through membranes. “It’s basically teflon hollow tubes like straws,” said Matt Myers, Assistant General Manager. “It sucks all the fibers together and draws the water outside into the tubes. It filters out all the bacteria but it’s not fine enough to filter viruses.”

Half of the water is left and the algae stays in. What remains is put into a centrifuge. “When it comes off the centrifuge you actually get a paste like peanut butter,” said Myers.

“It’s 20-30 percent solid and 80 percent water so we have to dry it. If you keep it on hand, in a few days it goes rotten.”

It is placed on a dryer similar to a food dryer, said Wayment. “At our full scale plant the dryer will come out of the food industry like a drum dryer and the sheet comes off in flakes.”

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Matt Myers, assistant general manager for the South Davis Sewer District stands by the photobioreactor that circulates the algae and waste water. Photos by Becky Ginos

In the last five to 10 years, there’s been a lot of development in the algae market, he said. “The first interest is in biodiesel renewable fuel for fleets. Industry is looking at other markets like cosmetics and nutra pharmaceuticals.”

The same algae strains can be used in supplements and cattle feed, Wayment said. “It’s an agricultural commodity with protein, carbs and fats so it functions well as animal feed.”

Algae is also used in bioplastics like the foam used in the insoles for shoes, he said. “They send the insoles to China to make the shoes and then they ship them back here.

It has anti-fungal, antibacterial properties that are good in athletic shoes.”

The District sells the algae it produces to some of these markets. “We mix it, get it in the light, separate it with the

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THE CHOICE BETWEEN MAYOR RANDY LEWIS AND KENDALYN HARRIS Both have served the same 8 years in city government. Both are good people, and they have been endorsed by some of the same folks.

They have been on the same side of nearly every policy issue in Bountiful for the past 8 years. They’re both good listeners and easy to talk to.

However, for all the similarities, they are not interchangeable. There are significant differences. The differences are among the reasons the majority of the City Council is voting for Mayor Lewis’s re-election.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND PREPARATION The mayor doesn’t have a vote on City policies. He is the chief lobbyist for the City on regional boards and councils that adopt policies and provide funding for issues that cross the boundaries of our wall-to-wall cities. Bountiful’s success regionally depends on the mayor’s ability to be a tough negotiator. Successful negotiation is an art form usually gained through years of experience in the world of business. There is no equivalence between Randy Lewis’s business leadership and negotiating background and his opponent’s.

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25 years as owner of Biolabs, a full-service medical laboratory.

10 years as Chief Administrator for Orchard Cove Rehabilitation Center.

5 years as Director of Public Relations for Creekside Assisted Living Center.

Responsible for the economic livelihood of hundreds of employees over a 35-year career.

4 years on Board of Directors for Lakeview Hospital.

RANDY HAS DELIVERED FOR BOUNTIFUL WHEN IT COUNTED • • • • • • •

Negotiated moving the Davis Arts Center from Farmington to Bountiful.

Negotiated for more than a year to renew the $21 million Redevelopment Agency funding commitment with several other tax entities to fund City projects, including the Town Square.

Negotiated a $500,000 funding commitment from Davis County for the City’s trail projects.

Brought the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah cycling race to Bountiful for 3 years pre-Covid.

Led the regional effort to reduce EMT response time in South Davis from 6 minutes to 4 minutes – a very big deal if it’s YOUR heart attack!

Worked to get the So. Davis Sewer District into converting 300,000 tons of food waste into biogas which generates electric power.

Negotiating with UTA and the Wasatch Front Regional Council to establish a Bus Rapid Transit line from Farmington to Salt Lake, and to bring east-west micro-transit to the City.

BUT THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IS OWNING WHAT YOU VOTE FOR Effective leadership is doing the right thing under pressure. Randy’s opponent voted YES on every park project for the past 8 years, and hurrah for that. But maintaining those parks costs money. When the Council proposed a tax increase last summer to fund park maintenance (among other things), his opponent voted NO. She says she WANTED to support the extra money for parks, but that’s NOT how she voted. She voted NO, period. She didn’t even try to save the park maintenance money. That’s not effective leadership. It’s grandstanding. And it underscores the choice between Lewis and Harris.

Randy Lewis is the right person, at the right time, for the right reason.

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General Election Candidate Profiles

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Kendalyn Harris

uring my 8 years on the City Council, I have heard and represented YOU. I initiated a Public Comment period at every City Council meeting so residents can speak and be heard. I asked for surveys, public input and improved communication. Listening to residents will be a priority as Mayor.

Bountiful's future should be developed intentionally with a robust public process instead of haphazardly. Residents should have a say in considering where single family housing and apartment zoning is appropriate. I led the

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in 2021.

I understand that decisions made by the City Council directly affect the quality of life for the people of Bountiful. That is the lens through which I’ll make every decision. I want to encourage economic development, thoughtfully plan for future growth and infrastructure, and support conservative use of our city’s resources to maintain and improve Bountiful.

I have spent 22 years serving in our schools, churches and community. If I am elected to the City Council, I pledge to listen, research, analyze problems, and apply good judgment in making the best decisions for this city I love.

Learn more at bethchildbountifulcitycouncil2021.com.

and learn – your voice counts!

“B” Transparent: As a grassroots candidate in 2017, I successfully lobbied for the live streaming of Bountiful City Council meetings. This kept us connected during the pandemic & will continue to link us all to our local government for years to come!

“B” Accountable: Elected officials’ role is to represent the interests & values of its residents - this is the standard we need to keep!

“B” Bountiful: Low taxes, utilities & operating costs, supporting 1st class police & fire departments, upgrading infrastructure, bringing fiber to Bountiful, & protecting property rights all give Bountiful the character we love & cherish for generations to come!

Let's connect! Visit: wright4bountiful. com E-mail: wright4bountiful@gmail.com

Randy Lewis

ountiful is a well-run city! Good leaders are good listeners, but real leadership is more than putting a finger in the air to see what’s popular. I base my decisions on gathering good information and careful management of tax dollars. Good leadership and teamwork have meant award-winning parks, a safe city, an inclusive and caring community, and one of the highest quality of life ratings in Davis County!

A Lifetime of Proven Leadership: Business: Founder of Biolabs, a Bountiful medical laboratory serving healthcare facilities in the Wasatch Front for 25 years.

Chief Administrator for Orchard Cove Or-

Bountiful Council

Seth Wright

am a husband & dadMy day job is teaching Political Science courses at the U of U (go Utes!).

Two Bountiful city council members – Richard Higginson & Chris Simonsen – and Rep. Melissa Garff Ballard are endorsing my candidacy.

I’ve prepared to serve by: • Attending City Council meetings regularly since 2017.

• Volunteer at the Food Pantry and at Bountiful High School.

• Master’s degree in Public Administration Local government should "B": “B” Representative: I will return every phone call & email and promise to engage

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charge for the first Master Plan in Bountiful in 12 years. I started the Business Symposium for all businesses to have a connection to Bountiful.

I have served on the Planning Commission, as Youth Council Advisor, brought a TEDxBountiful event here, and honored retiring business owners. Serving as the President of the Davis County Republican Women gave me opportunities to work with local elected leaders. I'm committed to keeping taxes / fees low with a focus on maintaining the City's infrastructure with water, power and garbage pickup at the best possible rates. Economic growth will also be my focus to welcome businesses and to reduce the tax burden for residents. YOUR voice YOUR vision votekendalyn.com

Beth Child

n 2018, when Bountiful City Council needed to appoint a new member to fill a mid-term city council vacancy, my children (whom I encouraged to serve on the Bountiful City Youth Council) persuaded me to practice what I preach about civic engagement and apply. I did, and was pleased to be chosen as a finalist. Since then, I’ve been approached by city and community leaders about running for City Council. With our children now grown and with my concern about challenges in our community, I decided to step forward, get involved, and run for City Council

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Cecilee Price-Huish

s a Councilmember, I will draw upon my decades of community service and advocacy for issues that improve the quality of life for Bountiful residents, including expansion of parks/trails, clean air initiatives, and preservation of Historic Main Street. I am an attorney and grassroots organizer with a track record of working with others to solve problems and enact positive change. We must look to the future with eyes wide open, using data and forecasting to strategically plan for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Bountiful values are my values: • Responsible use of tax-payer dollars for affordable, reliable and sustainable public services;

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thopaedic Rehabilitation Center for 10 years.

Director of Public Relations for Bountiful’s Creekside Assisted Living Center.

Board of Directors, Lakeview Hospital, 2016-2018.

Community: Mayor of Bountiful, 8 years.

Chair, Davis County Board of Health, 2019.

Chair, Davis County Council of Governments, 2018.

Chair, South Davis Fire District, 2019.

Chair, South Davis Recreation Center Board, 2019.

Endorsed for re-election by a majority of the City Council, 2021.

Service to Others: 20 years of volunteer service in my church as a health services missionary, ward bishop, stake president, and mission president.

• Ethical governance; • Strategic economic development that retains existing business, attracts new business partners, and expands arts/cultural venues/ events; • Civility, collaboration and respect in public discourse; • Robust support for law enforcement and emergency services; • Inclusive design/input for city parks and trails; • Long-term planning for the conservation and use of water resources, power delivery and waste management; • The strategic maintenance and improvement of roads and pedestrian/cycling-conducive infrastructure.

Listening, collaborating and bringing people together to get things done is my top priority. I am dedicated to a bright future for Bountiful City.

Jesse Bell

y background in planning coupled with my service in Bountiful makes me uniquely suited to lead our community through the growth and change we are facing. I have the endorsements of all FIVE city council members and other leaders. I have earned their trust and respect through years of dedicated service on the planning-zoning commission and the trails committee. I am a strong believer in the Constitution and will do all I can to uphold it.

Qualifications: • Earned endorsements of all 5 City Council Members • Appointed by Mayor Lewis to Planning-Zoning Commission (Jan. 2017) • Trails Committee - past chairman (Sept.

2015) • Background in Planning + Urban Design Smart Planning: • Update the Master Plan through vigorous public outreach.

• Begin with the end in mind - Plan for what we want our city to be.

• Ensure that changes and growth are purposeful & beneficial.

• Plan for appropriate and affordable housing options.

• Collaborate with citizens, landowners, developers, city staff, and elected officials.

I Will: • Defend Private Property Rights.

• Create an atmosphere where business and restaurants thrive.

• Engage local professionals & business owners as advisory committee to the city.

I need your vote to preserve the Bountiful we love while planning for our future.

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General Election Candidate Profiles West Bountiful Council Kelly Enquist

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onorably serving the citizens of West Bountiful for nearly 8 years, I would be privileged to continue working with the council and community to address the growth and challenges of our city.

Top priorities include assuring that essential departments (Public Works, Police, Fire) continue to operate efficiently while maintaining fiscal responsibility and providing continued excellent service. A proponent

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of transparency in government.

Past Board President and current trustee of Mosquito Abatement District. Council representative for Planning and Zoning commission, supporting the best interests of residents.

Involved in the improvements of 800 west, Porter Lane, and newly constructed pickleball courts.

As a resident of West Bountiful for nearly 45 years, I’m proud of the prosperous and responsible growth our city has experienced and would like to continue in this direction.

Michelle Curtis

s a city councilwoman, I will care most about representing your needs and interests.

I will advocate for increasing pedestrian and public safety through sidewalks, stop signs, and other safety infrastructure. I will help the city to build this infrastructure in a budget friendly way through applying for untapped grants, working within our budget and partnering with our citizens.

I will work to make public meetings more accessible, including broadcasting them online. I will bring a unique, family friendly

voice to the city council.

I graduated from BYU in dietetics, and for the last 7 years, I created and worked on the board of directors of a non-profit. This work gives me insight into running and growing organizations on a budget. I attend city council meetings regularly, and enjoy learning about our city.

My husband and I chose to raise our 8 children in West Bountiful because of the beauty of the city, it’s agricultural friendliness, and because this city was the home of our ancestor, James Fackrell, the founder of West Bountiful. We love and are proud of our hometown. www.michelle4wb.com

Candidates who did not send profiles Mark Preece Jessica Gertsch

Planning commission proposes housing overlay in commercial zones

By Julie Thompson | The City Journals

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or several months, the West Bountiful Planning Commission has been developing a proposal to be submitted to the city council concerning the possibility of housing overlays in certain commercial areas of the city. The specific areas being studied are on 500 West, 400 North, and 500 South. One benefit of allowing housing in these areas is their proximity to public transit.

Townhomes, multi-family residential units, and mixed-use buildings would be allowed if the proposal is adopted. Specific requirements concerning

parking, building orientation, lighting, and setbacks can be found on the city’s website. Developers will be required to provide at least 10 percent of the total site for recreation space. According to the proposal, examples of approved recreation space include squares, plazas, active recreation (courts and fields), community gardens, and patios. Rooftop gardens and patios may be used to satisfy up to 50% of the recreation space requirement. The availability of these spaces for public use will be negotiated on a case-by-case

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Pat McAllister, 70, received one for be “antimicrobial”, which means it kills microbes, including viruses, bacteria, Christmas. “One of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.” and fungus.

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Caption: Rodolpho Rivera is credited with saving a woman’s life in an apartment fire. Courtesy photo

Bountiful man recognized for bravery

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—It was an ordinary day as Rodolpho Rivera headed to the gym on May 11, 2021 – but what happened next was anything but ordinary.

“I went to get my water bottle from my car,” said Rivera. “I saw some kids outside (the apartment complex) crying. They were so frightened. One said there was a fire but there was no smoke so I didn’t believe them at first.”

Rivera said he asked the children if anyone was home and they said their mother was on the second floor. “I went upstairs and saw flames and smoke in the room. Then I kicked into gear and found a woman trying to fill a bucket with water.”

She was woozy from the smoke and could barely move, he said. “I tried to get

her down the stairs but she fell and I couldn’t lift her so I finally had to drag her down the stairs. My first thought was to get her out.

The kids were out front and I had to lay her on the grass.”

Rivera said when he left the kitchen it was only a small fire. “I went to get an extinguisher but when I went back up it was engulfed in flames. I called 911 and by then the fire department had come.”

The South Davis Metro Fire department recently honored Rivera for his bravery but he said he’s just glad he was there to help. “If I couldn’t have gotten her out it could have really been bad. The timing couldn’t have been better.” l

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Coats for Kids Car Show numbers impressive

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—The Bountiful Rotary’s annual Coats for Kids Car Show brought in a lot of money this year – enough to allow the Rotary Club to provide substantial benefits to children in the south Davis area.

Spokesperson Krista Simonsen said more than 320 cars registered for the show, and over the summer, the event’s Facebook page had more than 65,000 views leading up to the Aug. 20-21 events. That means the Rotary can continue its tradition of providing coats, gloves and shoes for elementary school children in need.

“Our club has helped over 13,000 kids in the 23 years we’ve put on the show,” Simonsen said. “This year we’ll help kids in 16 elementary schools. It’s also helped support the other programs we do year round.”

Friday night’s events included the ever-popular Burt Brothers Burnout, where hot cars left their “mark” on 200 South as they tried to smoke the competition with their tires a spinnin.’ The food court featured local favorites such as Vito’s, Texas Roadhouse, Devils Pit BBQ, Costco pizza, Mo’Bettahs, Roasted Corn, Kettle Corn, Kneader cookies, Cutlers cookies, Pace bars, creamies, nachos, taco salad, navajo tacos, scones, cotton candy and drinks. There were a lot of young children with smiles on their faces and sugar in their systems by night’s end!

Simonsen said the event couldn’t happen without the support of its loyal sponsors. In addition to Burt Brothers, Kentson Car Company provided a substantial financial contribution to this year’s event. Sponsors also included Holly Frontier, Bahr Dermatology, Step Saver Companies, Costco, Texas Roadhouse, Strategic Planning, Walmart, Vito’s,

Coats for Kids chairman Chris Simonsen congratulates one of the participants in the car show at Bountiful City Park. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Kneaders, First Community Bank, Classy Chassis, Performance Toyota, Murdock Chevrolet, Joy Luck Restaurant and local Ford stores.

“We made enough money through the sponsors and our patrons to fill our coffers for another year,” Simonsen said. “The Rotary offers high school scholarships to gradu-

ating seniors, provides dictionaries to third graders, and we send sophomores and juniors to leadership train at the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy. We were thrilled with the support we got from everyone again this year. Thanks to the community for helping us help these kids.” l

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Traffic Safety Committee suggestions gain council approval

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—The Bountiful City Traffic Safety Committee forwarded a number of recommendations to city council, which subsequently approved the improvements for changes in the community.

At the request of Meadowbrook Elementary principal James Campbell, a reduced speed school zone will be installed and a crossing guard hired at 325 West 1000 North. The existing crossing is at 275 West, but the city’s Engineering Department staff studied the area and observed that locations of driveways exiting at that location, along with the desire for a more centralized location to the neighborhood north of the location, made moving the crossing area to 325 West. The necessary signage, striping and flasher assemblies will be installed as part of the project. Construction is expected to be

completed this month. tion of the road. An existing 30 mph speed limit sign exists at about 350 East, and the committee recommended a 30 mph pavement message be painted on the roadway for both westbound and eastbound traffic. That was approved.

Hidden Lake Drive will see installation of four new W1-1 turn signs with advisory speed plaques, along with double yellow centerline striping, to address sharp turns and steep grades near the Summerwood subdivision and near Canyon View Circle. The W1-1 signs, like the one shown with this story, advise motorists of sharp upcoming turns. They will come with advisory speeds of 20 mph.

To address concerns from residents of the Call Meadows P.U.D. about overflow parking that could congest the intersection at Lyman Lane and 200 West,

the committee recommended and council approved installation of two new No Parking signs with 30 ft of curb (painted red) to keep corner areas free of parked vehicles.

Council also approved installation of two 25 mph signs on Indian Springs Road, one each for eastbound and westbound traffic. It is considered a minor collector road for those traveling from Bountiful Blvd. to the intersection of 400 East 3100 South. It has slopes ranging from 5 to 15 percent grade. One resident had also asked the city to install speed bumps along the road, but the committee felt those would be problematic for snow removal in the winter. The speed limit signs will be installed to help mitigate the concerns of residents in the area.

One other issue came before the committee and subsequently the council – in-

W1-1 signs like this one will be installed on Hidden Lake Drive to help address sharp turns and excessive speeding. Courtesy graphic

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West Bountiful Youth City Council; Mayor sworn in

By Julie Thompson | The City Journal

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he Youth City Council for the 2021-2022 term was sworn in on September 21..

When Mayor Nicole Wood was asked why she serves and what she hopes to accomplish, she replied, “I volunteer my time because I love making a difference and seeing the work put into the city and how it runs. I hope to help make the city a better place. I hope to create not only a community within the council but also within the community. There is so much going on in the world today, so if we can help our little corner of the world, I feel that we can have an impact.”

To be considered for service on this council, a youth must live within the city limits, be in school in 7th through 12th grade, agree to standards of conduct, commit to attendance at meetings and events, as well as maintain a GPA of 3.0 with an exception made for improving from a 2.5 GPA. Application information can be found on the city’s

website.

Besides Mayor Wood, this year’s council includes Mayor Pro Tem Elsie Buck Secretary/Recorder Becca Marsden, Treasurer Ryan Wood, and Historian Tyson Wood.

Rounding out the council are Bo Bartholomew, Cooper Buck, Cosette Curtis, Savannah Enquist, Drew Farley, Claira Halling, Clara Kagie Jack Kagie, Spencer Lewis, Becca Packer, Lindsey Packer, Daniel Peterson, Noah Peterson, and Ella Rodabough. The group, with advisors Kim and Pat McReynolds, organize and direct multiple activities throughout the year, including humanitarian projects and the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

The mission statement for the youth city council illustrates that the experience gained will be applicable far beyond their terms: “The mission of the West Bountiful Youth City Council is to make a difference in our community by giving youth the op-

The 2021-2022 West Bountiful Youth City Council with advisors Pat and Kim McReynolds, Mayor Ken Romney, and Councilman James Allstrom. Photo courtesy of Ginny Wood

portunity to serve, develop leadership abilities and skills, and grow to become educated and responsible citizens. As we serve we will strengthen our community and promote

a spirit of pride in our city. In the future, we will responsibly perform our duty as citizens of the United States.” l

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Bountiful contracts for fiber feasibility study

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—Fiber is the subject of a lot of debate among residents of Bountiful – both the need for better internet connectivity and the company or companies that can make that happen. The city council has taken a step forward in the process of determining where to go next.

Council voted to enter into a contract with Magellan Advisors for a broadband feasibility study. The study will cost $67,500 and should take about six months to complete.

The goal is to determine if Bountiful City should have a city owned and operated (O&O) system, or work with a provider owned and operated system. A third option would have the city taking no action at all and let the free enterprise system continue to be the provider for residents, but council agreed that was not a preferred option.

In April, the city formed a RFI Committee (RFI standing for Request for Information) which released a list of 12 potential providers for fiber. From there, four providers were identified to meet with the committee for further discussion and to provide more information.

Two providers, Google and UTOPIA Fiber, submitted proposals for a Provider O&O Network. Two other vendors, EntryPoint Networks and Strata Networks, submitted proposals to work with the city in a Bountiful O&O Network.

Alan West, the city’s I.T. director, reported to council that the RFI committee reached out to Lehi City, which is just starting to build out its own fiber to home network. He said Lehi used Magellan to do feasibility studies on the concept, after which the city’s council voted to approve a bond to build the network. That bond would be paid for with revenue the city receives as customers subscribe to the network.

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“The major advantage of hiring a firm like Magellan is their ability to provide an independent evaluation of our fiber network options,” West said in his report. “This will help us fill knowledge gaps by staff and the council and avoid the pitfall of relying solely on vendor-provided information (and sales pitches).”

Magellan submitted a proposal that includes $65,000 for the broadband feasibility study, and $2,500 for travel and incidental expenses. The company said it could complete the study in six months.

Several residents spoke during the public comments portion of the meeting, expressing their frustration over perceived delays in the city getting a fiber network going, and a couple saying Bountiful should contract with UTOPIA for the entire community. UTOPIA currently provides fiber to several community services and has since 2019.

Council member Kendalyn Harris said that if the feasibility study was conducted, she’d like to see the RFI Committee expanded to include more residents. “Citizen input could be very valuable, especially since we do have residents who are experts in I.T.,” she said. “I don’t think we should close the door on having that input in this decision.”

There was pushback on that idea. Council member Millie Segura Bahr said only “the city council should be the decision makers. I’m opposed to a city-sponsored citizen committee.”

Another concern was the six-month timeframe for the analysis to be completed. Council member Kate Bradshaw spoke about the city’s winter moratorium on street cuts, which runs from Oct. 15 until April. “That would affect our

Proponents for a new fiber option in Bountiful are hoping for a quick solution. Photos by Tom Haraldsen

construction timeline anyway,” she said, adding the sixmonth study period wouldn’t delay the start of construction anyway.

City manager Gary Hill said that even after the Magellan study is received, the city could still contract with a company like UTOPIA if the council chose to go in that direction.

A motion to approve the contract with Magellan then passed by unanimous vote. So the next step is in their hands as they complete the study that the city should receive in February or March of 2022. l

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Love My City project brings all faiths together

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com LAYTON—What started out as a small effort by the Christian Life Center Church to assist those in need has grown into an ongoing project that feeds close to 200 families a month.

“Love My City began about five to seven years ago,” said CLC Pastor Rob George.

“We started an adopt a block ministry. Every summer we would adopt a low income apartment complex or mobile home community and we’d hold a big event to give out clothing and food. It was awesome to serve.”

During the winter months they provided meals at Thanksgiving and gifts at Christmas, he said. “Then COVID happened and we couldn’t go to the apartment complex. A friend of ours from the Bishop’s Storehouse needed to unload butter, cream and milk and wondered if we could use it.”

It was in the heat of COVID, said George. “We picked it up out of the truck and sent out a message on Facebook for people to come and get it. We fed like 40 to 50 people. Out of nowhere they came up.”

George said they got to thinking that maybe they could do it on a larger scale.

“Last year, Pastor (Alfred) Murillo, the leader of Synergy in Action said, ‘I can get a truck full of food.’ Then others said ‘let’s do backpacks and clothes.’ A girl in our church

started making toiletry kits. It was a way for us to help during COVID.” The church fed 75 to 80 families. “It’s just gotten bigger,” George said. “This year we had a massive amount of cars that were lined into the parking lot. I got the idea of how to move traffic from the In-N-Out in Riverdale.”

CLC holds an event at the church on the last Saturday of every month. Last month in addition to food they gave out backpacks, toiletries, clothing and offered free back to school haircuts. “We gave out 150 backpacks of supplies to kids K-12,” said George. “It was a lot of work. On top of that we talked to every single care and asked, ‘Would you like us to pray for you?’ If they said no that’s cool. We’d say ‘God is good’ and give them encouragement.”

Pastor Murillo helps work with any local organizations to get the food. “He goes to Costco or Sam’s for anything they’re getting rid of,” George said. “Also the Bishop’s Storehouse. He works to get that food into the hands of families. If not for him we wouldn’t be able to pull it off.”

Donations come in from several places, he said. “The Baptist church in Layton gave us a ton of food from their pantry that they couldn’t use. We had that out that month.

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Thousands serve in remembrance of 9/11

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com NORTH SALT LAKE—Across the nation volunteers came out in throngs on Sept. 11 to support the National Day of Service in remembrance of 9/11. Locally, whole neighborhoods pitched in cleaning trails, painting fire hydrants and getting rid of graffiti.

“It was a great day in spite of the rain,” said Corinne Doughtery, Regional Committee Chair NSL. “We probably had about 2,500 people come out in our area. One place we worked was at the Baptist Church. There were Muslims, evangelicals and LDS members. It was a diverse group of interfaith volunteers that helped reduce the grass at the church. Rev. Donald Proctor gave a prayer before we started.”

Another group worked at three LDS chapels to ‘rip the strip,’ pulling up grass in the parking strip and replacing it with rocks, she said. “It was a lot of fun. It was a muddy affair but it looked better.”

Some neighbors came out with heavy equipment to lend a hand, said Doughtery. “These were people who hadn’t signed up to help. They came along and moved big rocks. It made a big difference.”

Doughtery said a group cleaning up at Legacy Parkway saw a motorcycle brigade driving by in honor of 9/11. “They rode through and the volunteers waved and they waved back.

It was kind of a memorable thing for those 130 volunteers to experience that little bit of community spirit.”

Woods Cross City held a short memorial at Hogan Park, she said. “There was a moment of silence in honor of the fallen heroes and a woman with a lovely voice sang the National Anthem. The city had put up flags all around the park. It was nice to have a day of remembrance.”

The service was organized by zones, said Doughtery. “It followed LDS boundaries but we wanted to think outside of that, we wanted to think about everybody. We posted 30 projects on JustServe.org and specifically went around and invited our neighbors and friends. It was kind of a grassroots effort to get the word out.”

Individuals were assigned to work with city officials in Woods Cross, North Salt Lake and West Bountiful, she said.

“All three were fabulous to work with. North Salt Lake had a pizza party the Wednesday before to bring all the supervisors together to meet each other and to answer questions. It was a great way to know what we were doing.”

There were lots of families and neighbors who came out, said Doughtery. “It was successful. I anticipate we’ll be doing it next year too. I think it will become an annual event in our area and across the state. It’s amazing to see such love and care come from a tragic national event.”l

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Social studies textbooks go digital

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—The idea of passing out physical textbooks the first day of class is mostly a thing of the past. The Davis School District will now be using ABC-CLIO, an online database resource for secondary schools for social study instruction.

“We used to buy printed textbooks for those instructional materials,” said Assistant Superintendent Dr. Logan Toone. “The topics align with the core curriculum. Students have access to the database as well.”

However, in the current issues class, students don’t have access to everything, he said. “We want to ensure the resources we deliver are well aligned with the curriculum so we don’t get into issues that teachers are not supposed to talk about such as topics recently prohibited by the State Board of Education of race, racism, that one race is superior to another. These are things we wouldn’t be teaching anyway. None of it is in the core curriculum.”

Content in ABC-CLIO is well vetted by teachers, especially in the current issues class, said Toone. “This is one of the things the teachers are skilled at. It’s well aligned to be core specific to make sure teachers aren’t pushing the envelope and not sharing personal views. If the class is having an appropriate discussion and a student brings something else up the teacher can say ‘there’s a differ-

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ent time and place for that.’ If it’s a historical discussion based on fact, they shouldn’t shy away from that.”

District policy and procedures outlines the steps that must be taken to adopt new instructional materials, he said. “We put out an RFP to publishing companies and parents and teachers serve on a committee that reviews all the responses from the publishing companies.

They give each one a score. They make a final determination based on the highest score.

That started in January. It’s a pretty comprehensive process.”

A public review period is also part of the process, Toone said. “We had an open house where the community could add comments and review the material. We held that via Zoom and had about 1,100 people register but only 140 participated. The material was made available by the publisher for five days. By contract the publisher owns the copyright for all access.”

Toone said if there are people who are concerned that they did not have access to materials he believes the district has done its due diligence. “People who wanted to review it had that opportunity.”

If a parent wants to know what their child is learning the teacher or student can provide that, he said. “There is no reason a

Students at North Davis Junior High check out the school’s educational programs at Back-to-School night. The district will be using an online database resource for social studies in secondary schools. Courtesy photo

parent should feel like they don’t have access, we can certainly provide that. If they feel like they don’t know or are unclear about access,

it’s best to start by reaching out to the teacher or school principal and we’ll make sure we take care of them.” l

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Operation Conquer Hunger provides close to 3 million meals

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com FRUIT HEIGHTS—In 2007, Trevor Farnes and his wife Jen hit rock bottom. After pouring all of their money into a business venture that failed, the couple found themselves with an empty bank account and children to feed. Now, 14 years later Farnes’ new business MTN OPS is not only flourishing but the company has a mission to feed families who may find themselves in the same situation.

“We had a new home,” he said. “We felt secure and wrote out a check for a new franchise. Then everything crumbled around us.

Our home went up for auction and we were just trying to keep a float. We had to tap into community resources to feed our kids.”

Neighbors dropped off food and they received other help, said Farnes. “It was like the loaves and fishes. We decided that if we were ever in a position to help others we’d do it.”

Several years later Farnes got that chance when he started Operation Conquer Hunger to donate meals to hungry children. In 2014, Farnes co-founded MTN OPS, a nutrition supplement business that also sells to the hunting industry.

“With every order that comes through the website we donate one meal or more,” said Farnes. “At the end of 2019 we donated our first 1 million meals.”

In 2020 with COVID they had an increase in business, he said. “We were getting more

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orders. At the same time there was a big need because people were getting laid off so we had an increase in meal donations. In 2020 alone we donated 1 million in what took us four years to do before.”

MTN OPS donated 550,000 meals just in July, said Farnes. “Now we’re up to 2.8 million and we’re on track to have 3.3 million by the end of the year.”

Farnes said they mostly go through the Davis School District and food pantries. “We donate meals all over the state and in Malawi, Africa. But our concentration is throughout the state and at local elementary schools.”

The business used to have 300-400 people come together, customers and community members. “But then COVID hit and we couldn’t gather,” he said. “When we could start getting together we had small youth groups and families serving together packing pantry packs.

It’s been an incredible experience, it’s brought this close to home.”

Operation Conquer Hunger has become the culture at MTN OPS, said Farnes. “Our employees go down throughout the day and build pantry packs. It’s a way to be hands on and their families get involved. They’ve really bought into it.”

It’s not about the numbers, he said. “The first million was exciting. Our goals are revenue based but now we can tie that to a meal and look

MTN OPS employees and their families help assemble pantry packs to be delivered to local elementary schools. Courtesy photo

at what our donation goal is. It’s a small part of what we do but it’s the biggest part of who we are.”

Farnes has come a long way. “I’m grateful for the ability to do what we’re doing,” he said.

“It’s so far from where we were. I have an eye to see and understand what they’re going through.

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The culprit, of course, is both new and familiar. The delta variant of COVID-19 brought another wave of uncertainty that’s impacted everything from in-person dining to hotel occupancy. Even Utah’s economy, which continues to outperform the rest of the nation, is feeling some effects. The Utah Consumer Confidence Survey showed a sharp decline in sentiment among Utahns between July and August of 2021, as measured by the Kem Gardner Policy Institute. Meanwhile, Utah’s two-year employment growth rate slowed to 3.8% in August, down from 4.2% in July, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

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rate dropped to 5.2% in August, while Utah’s already-low unemployment remained steady at 2.6%. Utah’s unemployment rate also continues to be among the lowest in the country, behind only Nebraska. In the Beehive State, six out of the 11 major industry sectors have posted job gains over the past 24 months.

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While the labor shortage has been a dominant theme for months, an emerging trend is weakening consumer demand, driven by the delta variant. As the variant has spread, consumers have become more cautious. Customer-facing businesses are bearing the brunt of this impact. In recent weeks, high-frequency economic indicators such as airline travel and

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I had a witch that lived in my neighborhood, too. She didn’t wear a pointy hat and she never caused the crops to wither or danced naked in the moonlight (that I’m aware of) but we all knew she was a witch.

She lived alone and she was female. That was all the proof we needed.

Women have been labeled as witches since forever. One myth tells the story of Lilith, believed to be the first wife of Adam, who insisted they were equal. So, obviously she was a demon. She left Eden to live an independent lifestyle in Oregon, saying, “He’s all yours, Eve.” Things only went downhill from there.

A witch could be any female who was smart, witty, courageous, quarrelsome, beautiful, self-sufficient or reserved. Women who were healers were probably witches. A woman who could read? Definitely a witch. A woman who disagreed with her husband? Get the matches.

If there was too much rain, not enough rain, bugs, curdled milk, a windstorm, mice, or a solar eclipse, it must be a curse placed by the old lady living alone in the woods.

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MAYOR RANDY LEWIS For Re-Election

“ I supported Randy 4 years ago when he ran for Mayor, and I support him today. His experience in many areas and his proven leadership abilities are needed in our city today. I appreciate the calmness he shows and the civilty he demonstrates on all occasions.”

Joe Johnson – Former Bountiful Mayor 12 Years Current And Recent City Council RICHARD HIGGINSON • MILLIE SEGURA BAHR • CHRIS SIMONSEN • JOHN MARC KNIGHT • TOM TOLMAN • SCOTT MYERS DAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bob Stevenson STATE LEADERS Senator Todd Weiler Rep. Melissa Ballard Dr. Ray Ward U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart

Melanie Lewis Kathi Garff Greg and Dezi Stuart Ron and Leslie Burt Don and Sue Peay Jim and Linda Clark Scott and Syd Parker Ralph and Sylvia Mabey Jana Monson Susan Devey Kevin Eubank Kent and LeeAnn Sulser Bronson and Charlee Sulser Brandon and Kelli Sulser Mike Murphy Steve and Cindy Ericksen Jeff and Rose Bassett Bruce Broadhead Lowell and Carolyn Leishman Rhonda Perkes Neuman and Judy Callister Craig Smith

PAST MAYORS Joe Johnson John Cushing Bob Linnell FORMER STATE LEGISLATORS Becky Edwards Richard Siddoway David Irvine Paul and Helen Summers Richard Watson Greg Skedros David and Linda Irvine John Marc and Denise Knight Dr. David and Pam Lewis Dr. Grant and Geniel Christian Adam and Meg Lewis Alan Hess Dr. Bob and Pam Wing Blaine and Peggy Williams Jed and Merlynn Pitcher Dick and Sandy Cutler Ardeth Kapp Bryson and Jan Garbett Glen and Marilyn Goodrich Blake Allred Rick and Rauline Briton John and Joan Robison Scott and Julie Bradbury John and Jenny Merrill Ray and Louise Westergard

FELLOW MAYORS Len Arave (NSL) Rick Earnshaw (WX) Ken Romney (W. Btfl) Jim Talbot (Farm) Katie Witt (Kays) Jo Sjoblom (S. Weber) Joy Petro (Layton) Beverly McFarland (Sunset) Emma and Guy Dugal Randy and Marti Browning Aaron and Wendy Lewis David Bland Bill Barnes Kathleen Anderson Jeremy Holt Rich and Melinda Oborn Nate and Laurie Leishman Brad and Katie Hagen Adam and Julie Franks Phil and Diane Bangerter Lurae Barlow Roger and Colleen Beynon Steve and Linda Black Colin and April Anderson Rick and Alexis Brunson Jamie and Annette Dester John and Ann Eggett Dr. Tony and Anne Faber Bill and Tammy Gould

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BOUNTIFUL—With increasing numbers of burials in the Bountiful City Cemetery, a number of improvements have been made and an expansion of the maintenance shop is now planned.

City Parks Director Brock Hill told city council that a lack of storage and yard space for current cemetery maintenance crews will lead to demolition of the existing rock house adjacent to the existing shop and maintenance area, which will then be expanded.

“We will remove the rock house, which is currently unsafe, along with its caved-in septic system, vinyl fence and rear landscaping,” he said. “The age and dilapidation of that building makes this necessary, along with the need to expand the shop.”

Hill said the current three-bay maintenance shop was built in the late 1970s, with a small shed used to hold soil for backfilling graves. The rock house was built in the 1950s and is used primarily for mower and turf maintenance equipment.

Over the past few years, the cemetery has added a separate Children’s cemetery, a 48-space Urn Niche, the first phase of the Healing Gardens in connection with the Urn Niche, and finished landscaping of Plat R on the west side of the cemetery. Hill said Plat R will have approximately 2,450 plots available. He said there are an additional 313 single and 71 double plots also available elsewhere on the grounds.

“Our current average rate of plot sales per year is 400,” he said. “At this rate it will be necessary to begin development in the east property of the cemetery in five-six years.”

Bountiful City purchased a large parcel of land east of 200 East a few years ago for cemetery expansion.

Council approved a contract for REDD Engineering and Construction in the amount of $195,455.70 for the expansion of the maintenance shop area, along with removing the rock Rapid growth has led to changes at the cemetery, including the opening of a new plat on the west side that has room for more than 2,800 plots. Photos by Tom Haraldsen building. l

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