Centerville/Farmington | April 2023

POLITICAL PRISONER FINDS PEACE IN UTAH

CENTERVILLE—In 2016, Keyvan Ghaderi was living in Yemen with his family. Then one night his world was shattered when government officials took him from his home and threw him in jail for espionage and corruption. Ghaderi, a member of the Bahái Faith, said it was politically motivated. He will share his story at the Centerville Library April 15.

“They didn’t like us teaching the concept of peace during a civil war,” said Ghaderi. “We were trying to help young people be empowered to reach their potential and help families and the community. Of course the country’s authorities didn’t like us discouraging them from going to war.”

Ghaderi was taken along with other members of the faith

Heather Taylor, a Centerville resident, parent volunteer and former EMT, was recognized as a hero at a recent city council meeting. Taylor was honored by Centerville Community Services Manager Bryce King for the assistance she provided to two of the city’s ski school participants during a recent trip to Brighton Ski Resort.

“I wanted to highlight one [time] where we had an extra adventure and where a citizen in your community stepped up and was a hero for a day,” King told the city council on Feb. 21.

After a medical issue occurred with a participant on that outing Taylor provided assistant to the child, King said.

She “stepped up above and beyond the call of being a volunteer,” he said. “Heather could have just called me over and asked me to take care of the situation, but instead she used her previous training as a medical professional and resolved the issue in a calm and peaceful manner.”

King said because of logistical issues this occasion was the only time this season he had been able to take a parent volunteer with him on the bus to the ski resort.

“For some reason this week it worked out,” he said. “Her presence was nothing

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

to a national security prison. “They grabbed all of us, men, women, and children,” he said. “There were 65 people. It was a notorious prison. Some left, others left in a week, one month, etc. I was kept behind bars for four years.”

The prison was on top of a mountain, he said. “I had been in the prison for one month when the Air Force attacked the area with missiles so they moved us to a political prison. It was filled with politicians, anti-government people and terrorists.”

Ghaderi said he was held with notorious people, some from Al-Qaeda and ISIS. “Imagine living four years with psycho people. They considered us unclean and they wouldn’t

short of a miracle. That miracle would continue (to provide reasoning) as the night would go on.”

Then, just 15 minutes into the ski classes at the resort an accident occurred which involved another of the Centerville participants, King said. “Ski patrol informed me one of the participants was down at the ski lift after an accident. My heart sank, and I quickly called Heather and asked her to meet me at the ski lift to help assist, and without hesitation, she was there even before I got there.”

“As soon as she arrived on the scene, I knew the participant would be OK,” he said. “Heather has a way of connecting with people and calming down any situation, no matter the severity.”

Over the next three hours, Taylor helped other medical professionals provide care to the child who was able to be treated on the scene, King said.

“I had numerous compliments from multiple different teams about her demeanor, professional and selfless personality,” he said. “If you didn’t know who she was, you would have thought she was one of the medical providers or nurses in

speak to us or eat with us and we couldn’t make eye contact with them. It was emotional torture for me. Over time I got on solid ground and became friends with some of them. The rest left us alone.”

The conditions were bad, said Ghaderi. “We only had access to the sun for one hour every three weeks and got very little water. I wasn’t allowed to see my family for four months.”

There were 40 inmates and no beds, he said. ‘You got one blanket beneath and one above to warm yourself up. I spent four years like this. Others were released but one Bahái was

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Baháis who had been imprisoned and then were released and immediately deported to Addis Ababa. Courtesy photos

Keyvan Ghaderi with his family after they arrived from Yemen to Utah.

Ghaderi was held prisoner for four years on trumped up charges.

Local doctor says Centerville Cares helping to turn the tide on suicide

Linda Petersen | lpetersen@mycityjournals.com

CENTERVILLE—The efforts Centerville Cares has been making since it was founded in 2018 are making a difference in the community, Centerville Cares Chairman Dr. Stephen Merrill recently told the city council on Feb. 21.

During his Feb. 21 presentation Merrill shared the history of the nonprofit organization founded after Mayor Clark Wilkinson launched the Mayor’s Initiative on Wellness in the spring of 2018. The mayor’s initiative focused on addressing the increase in depression and suicidal ideation in society, in particular in Centerville.

Centerville Cares was founded shortly after and began working on “decreasing the stigma that surrounds mental health and increasing the wellness of our city,” said Merrill who shared some statistics with city leaders that evening.

Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people 10- 17 and 18-24, he said. “It’s a sobering thing to talk about. It’s not easy to talk about but I think we need to if we’re going to continue to make this a beautiful place to live.”

Merrill also cited a 2019 youth risk behavior study which indicates that up to 22 percent of youth have already seriously considered suicide.

“Almost 20 percent already have a suicide plan and nearly 10 percent of them have already attempted suicide,” he said. “So this is a pretty big and sobering issue that we’re trying to get around with the efforts that we’re providing here with Centerville Cares.”

Merrill then outlined several of the programs that Centerville Cares is using to combat this problem. More than 600 residents from Centerville and surrounding communities have completed Dr. Neil Nedley’s Anxiety and Depression Recovery Course in what Merrill calls part of the organization’s “backbone intervention.” The classes are held twice a year, generally in January and

September and are followed by other classes that are built on their principles, he said.

Several Actively suicidal individuals have completed the class and thanked Centerville Cares, he said. “We have had youth talking to their parents about their suicidality. We have improved access to members of our city to mental health services and this is because of the efforts that we are making here at Centerville Cares. We are making a difference.”

Additionally Centerville Cares has provided information and resources at community events and on its website, passed out hundreds of gunlocks and medication disposal kits and organized a suicide prevention walk and 5k run. It has also promoted suicide prevention and crisis hotlines, Merrill said.

Centerville Cares has also partnered with other groups such as Communities that Care to share information and get access to the program out to other cities, Merrill said. Representatives from the Davis County Health Department and Davis Behavioral Health attend their meetings and have been sharing their resources, he said. “The primary focus is just trying to keep our cities safe and looking at the data of what is threatening us the most — and we’re making a difference.” l

High achieving student receives recognition

By Alisha Copfer | alisha.c@davisjournal.com

Somepeople have a hard time completing daily tasks on time. However, this doesn’t seem to be an issue for Aaron Miller. “He’s always been special; he’s a hard worker and always wants to do his best,” said Izana Miller, Aaron’s mother. “If there is anything he wants to do, he does it. I’ve told him that if anyone is going to make a difference, it will be him.”

Aaron is a hard worker and a dedicated student. He is also family oriented and is always asking his mother what he can do to help around the house. “He even does his chores without me asking,” said Izana.

“Knowing we all have the same number of hours in a day, one wonders how Aaron is able to do all he does: a heavy load of AP and CE courses, dedication to performing in Madrigals, participation on the track and cross-country teams,” according to Farmington City’s March newsletter. “Aaron fills his time with activities that make him an incredible representative of Farmington High and shows what it means to be a Phoenix.”

just the kind of person he is,” she said.

Aaron has even received the Samsung American Legion Scholarship after attending Boys State at Weber State University through the American Legion. The Boys State program is a well respected and selective educational government instructional program for high school students. It is a week-long camp where students can become part of the operation of local, county and state governments.

the room. I’m truly grateful for her friendship and professionalism in this situation. In my book, Heather is a Centerville hero. We’re lucky to have her as one of our residents.”

King then presented Taylor with a small gift in appreciation of her efforts. After, Taylor spoke and praised King.

“If he’s giving me any recognition, this should tell you more about Bryce King than it tells you about Heather Taylor because he didn’t need my help, and I am just really impressed that Bryce would take the time for me to have a shining moment when he deserves more than he gets, I’m sure,” she said.

Councilmember Gina Hirst, who has known Taylor for several years, expressed appreciation for her efforts.

“This isn’t just one day, this is Heather,” she said. “That’s her every single time. She’s always stepping in and helping and in wonderful ways.”

Mayor Clark Wilkinson also thanked Taylor for helping out.

“This is a neat night for us, Heather, because we love being able to honor our staff for things they do too, for all the times which blesses and helps all of our residents – It’s nice to honor one of our residents as well for something neat that they did,” he said. l

Izana said Aaron goes above and beyond at school and home, even actually reading his textbooks. He is a self-starter and received his Eagle Scout award at 13 after finishing the requirements independently. He is also receiving his associate degree as he graduates from high school so that he can get ahead in school. “It’s

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rearrested.”

When COVID hit the world it hit there too, said Ghaderi. “Over there they didn’t have medicine or equipment.”

One of Ghaderi’s fellow prisoners was given the death penalty, he said. “Then suddenly the so-called president of the area announced a pardon on live TV. We stayed in prison for four more months with no information about why they didn’t release us.”

Without notice, Ghaderi and the other prisoners were deported. “I didn’t even have a chance to see my family,” he said. “I had to leave them behind me. I finally got to have a phone call so I called my parents and my wife.”

Eventually, his family was given a humanitarian visa like Ghaderi. “I came to Utah on Aug. 29, 2020. Four months after my release my family joined me.”

Ghaderi was drawn to Utah because his brother and sister had been living here since 2014. “I have an aunt living here too,” he

“With as many opportunities as there are to be involved during high school, few students do as much as Aaron,” Farmington High School Assistant Principal Tim Allen said. “Where Aaron arguably makes his biggest impact is as a member and leader of our HOPE Squad. These students’ singular focus is to help other kids their age who are facing difficulties in their lives and provide an avenue to seek help. Whether it be through planning activities or working with faculty, Aaron does all he can to make sure everyone at Farmington feels included and that they have a safe place to be. We are so proud of Aaron and so excited for all the amazing things he will do in the future.”

Along with all of the school activities, Aaron also plays the piano and even teaches on the side. “He thinks about everything deeply and loves to learn,” said Izana. “He’s just a happy kid.”l

said. “Utah is a lovely state with lovely people.”

Americans don’t see how things are in other countries, said Ghaderi. “People don‘t appreciate what they have until they lose it. In Yemen I enjoyed the sun, the sound of birds in the trees, I didn’t appreciate that until I was locked behind bars.”

Always be grateful, said Ghaderi. “Look for prosperity for all people regardless of nationality or color. That is a major problem in this country. If we don’t get rid of racial prejudice it will destroy peace in this country from the inside.”

Ghaderi said prayer got him through his ordeal. “I believe in prayer. I prayed for my family and others. I felt the power of prayer while I was in prison. I thought ‘are they going to kill me or will I be behind bars forever?’ It left me in somewhat of a peaceful time.”

Ghaderi’s presentation will be held at the Centerville Library, April 15 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The library is located at 45 S. 400 West. l

Aaron Miller stands proudly with his family and the mayor as the most recent recipient of the Outstanding Student award during Farmington City’s council meeting. Courtesy photo

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Utah Supreme Court project will give people access to free legal advice on housing issues

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

Asevictions and landlord-tenant disputes increase, the Utah Supreme Court is stepping in with what it hopes will be a solution.

The Court’s Office of Legal Services Innovation, in partnership with Innovation 4 Justice, announced a groundbreaking project. The Housing Stability Legal Advocate Pilot Program will train and certify nonlawyers working within community-based organizations to help bridge the gap in access to justice for vulnerable populations.

“We have so many unrepresented tenants in our court system right now,” said Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen. “When an eviction case is filed, generally the landlord is almost always represented and the tenant is almost always not represented. We have a lot of lawyers offering pro bono services for those tenants. The number of tenants in the system is staggering.”

Social workers trained as HSLAs will be able to provide legal advice to tenants who are facing eviction or other housing instability issues. The program is designed for early intervention to keep tenants out of the court system. Housing advocates will also help people who have been evicted to find housing assistance, get the eviction off their credit report after seven years and explain the financial ramifications of eviction.

Many attorneys provide free legal advice and services for those struggling with housing instability and legal aid clinics are available for those who qualify, but the need still outweighs the availability of these services.

The HSLA pilot program will focus on four key areas: detect housing instability issues as people receive services at community-based organizations, provide legal advice before housing issues move into the court system, offer legal assistance for post-judgment procedures and give legal advice related to other state and federal assistance programs.

“The idea was to test different ways to deliver legal services to people who currently aren’t being served with a lawyer. We know about 86% of families experience at least one legal issue a year and most of those never get

any legal advice,” Hagen said. “This is difficult for clients who really need some type of help and really can’t afford to hire a lawyer to get the assistance they need.”

Several years ago, the Court authorized a Paralegal Practitioner License where paralegals could offer limited legal services involving debt, family and housing issues. The HSLA is another attempt to reach people who need legal assistance who might not have the financial means to hire an attorney.

Under the Utah constitution, the Court has exclusive authority to regulate the practice of law. Its responsibility is to decide who’s admitted to the practice of law, who can become lawyers, and to regulate those people to make sure they’re maintaining high ethical standards.

In 2020, the Court established a regulatory sandbox for nontraditional legal services providers. The sandbox allows individuals and entities to devise innovative practices that relax the rules around who can practice law, without creating undo harm.

“The sandbox is an experiment to see if perhaps our own rules are contributing to the access to justice gap in Utah. To see if the reason people are having a difficult time getting legal resources is because our rules are too restrictive,” Hagen said. “In the sandbox we are gathering a lot of data and we’re using that to determine what works and what doesn’t so we can make better policy decisions in the future.”

The HSLA program is about six months out, but then community-based organizations can begin the certification process to get authorized. Organizations that can certify include homeless and domestic violence shelters, faith-based programs or most programs that serve low-income individuals.

For more information, visit innovation4justice.org.

“We’re really hoping this can help people before they face a legal issue in court,” Hagen said. “The degree in which people are affected by housing problems can’t be overstated.” l

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 15 - 23

Davis School District Student Art Exhibition

Through April 29

Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main St.

Keyvan Ghaderi Event

Saturday, April 15, 1-3 p.m.

Keyvan will discuss his experiences with prison, freedom, and immigration. Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West

Antelope Island Dark Sky Week

April 15-22

Antelope Island, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, April 17, 5-8:30 p.m.

Legacy Regional Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Kaysville Spring Clean-Up

April 17-21

All items for pick-up must be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 17 Kaysville.gov

Blackout Poetry Bash!

Tuesday, April 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Rd.

Business Alliance Networking Luncheon Davis Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret Dr., Kaysville

Great Shake-Out

Thursday, April 20 shakeout.org/Utah

The Cowboy Concert Clearfield Community Band

Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m., FREE North Davis Jr. High, 835 South State St., Clearfield

Farmington Daddy Daughter

Dance

April 21 and 22 Parksandrec.farmington.utah.gov

Bountiful Bee Festival and Earth

Day

Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Historic Bountiful Main Street

Thai-Lao New Year: Songkran

Festi val

April 22-23, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE

Thai Buddhist Temple, 644 E. 1000 North, Layton

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

Region 5 boys soccer looking to finally kick off in earnest

By Josh McFadden | joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

The seemingly never-ending winter hasn’t been kind to the spring sports season.

Record snowfall has made it difficult, if not impossible, for local boys soccer teams to play their scheduled games. Several postponements and cancellations have occurred, complicating matters and frustrating players and coaches.

But the third week of April finally saw some springlike weather, allowing Region 5 action to begin. Here’s a look at what to expect.

Viewmont

The Vikings are coming off a three-way tie for first place in Region 5, having gone 6-4 along with Northridge and Bonneville in 2022. The Vikings started this region season off with a 3-1 loss to Bountiful on March 29.

Viewmont has a nice blend of experienced varsity players and newcomers. Ten seniors are on the roster, including midfielder McKay Stacey, who led the team with three goals during non-region play. Another key senior is Cole Halterman, a forward who has had two assists in the early going. The Vikings also have 10 juniors on the squad, some of whom will have bigger roles in region play than they did last year.

With the Utah High School Activities Association using a ratings point index (RPI) to determine playoff seeding (which incorporates overall record and strength of schedule), region standings aren’t as critical. However, this doesn’t mean head coach Spencer Keddington and his squad doesn’t put importance on working toward a Region 5 title. The Vikings could be in the mix for the top spot by the time region play ends May 5.

Viewmont will play each of its five league opponents twice. The Class 5A state tournament begins the second week of May.

Bountiful

The Redhawks had some struggles last year, finishing last in Region 5 with a 3-7 mark. But things are already looking up this season.

Bountiful had a solid defense a year ago, allowing just 1.3 goals per game. This season, through four games, the Redhawks surrendered just three goals. With defense continuing to be a strength, the team will look to bolster its offense, which had some difficulties finding the net last season. Javier Moreno, Elias Pacheco and Raymond Robinson each have two goals so far. Moreno has added a team-high three assists. Each will be critical for the Redhawks and their bid to improve in region standings this season.

The defense has a number of contributors, but goalkeeper Nash McReynolds has stood out for head coach Lou Planck’s squad.

Bountiful made it to the second round of the playoffs last season, scoring a win over Jordan in round one and losing to Provo. The Redhawks host Woods Cross May 5 to wrap up region play.

Woods Cross

The Wildcats were fifth in Region 5 a year ago with a 4-6 record. Third-year head coach David Newman is optimistic that he will see an improved finish this time around. He has some talented players to work with.

Seniors Nate Blanchard and Bracken Hess, a forward and senior, respectively, are experienced leaders. Blanchard had four goals through the first five games after scoring five last season.

A strong group of juniors have also helped get the team off to a 4-1 record in non-region action. In those games, the Wildcats outscored the competition by a combined 10-4. Zach Despain and Aidan Moore,

Farmington along with other teams are excited to “head" back to the Pitch and play some soccer after several snow-canceled games.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

two of the key juniors, have controlled the midfield. Junior defenders Josh Tibbitts and Gage Gardner has helped keep other teams’ offenses at bay. Goalkeeper Brayden Lloyd got two shutouts against non-region foes. He’s in his first year as a starter, taking over from the graduated Michael Williams, who

posted five shutouts in the net a year ago. The Wildcats have a full slate of 10 region contests. By the time the region season wraps up, Newman and his squad hope to have a favorable playoff seed, perhaps even hosting a first-round game or securing a bye. l

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The Utah Supreme Court will roll out the Housing Stability Legal Advocate Pilot Program to help tenants access free legal advice for housing instability issues like foreclosure and eviction. Stock photo

Utahns demonstrate attention span disruption with cell phone usage

It was 2007 when Apple released the iPhone as the first “smartphone.” Since then, consumers have become increasingly attached to their devices, to the point of distraction. Research shows looking at phones gives users a dopamine boost, creating a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction, but at what cost?

In a study conducted by North Star Inbound, for the gaming platform Solitaire Bliss, smartphone users across 38 states submitted information about their cell phone usage. The study showed 41% of Utah residents frequently use their phones while watching TV, 49% of Utahns admit to looking down at their phones as they cross a street and 59% of Utah residents bring their phones to use on the toilet.

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

“This study looked at a few ways being distracted by our phones can impact our lives,” said Melissa Stephenson, North Star Inbound media relations associate. “With 49% of Utah residents admitting to looking down at their phones at least a couple times while crossing a street, a personal safety issue is raised.”

While men are most guilty of looking at their phones while crossing the street, women reach for their phones while watching TV more often than men. Nearly one-third of Utah residents only last a few minutes before their mind wanders and they reach for their phone, and 45% of Utahns talk to others on their phones while working on a separate task.

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Habitual cell phone use has been connected with decreased attention spans. According to the study, it’s not surprising that the Gen Z population, who have grown up with smartphones, has the shortest attention span compared to millennials, Gen X and baby boomers.

The Child Mind Institute found an increase in phone use led to a decrease in connection. As attention spans decrease, effective learning is diminished. This includes the ability to retain information, pay attention to details and create cognitive flexibility, which is a brain’s ability to change and adapt.

“As our study points out areas where attention spans aren’t thriving, we can look at research done by George Washington University for recommendations on improving attention spans,” Stephenson said. “They listed meditation, practicing attentive listening, reading, practicing muscle relaxation techniques, mindful walking, reducing distractions and making time for mental

breaks.”

Experts recommend putting phones in a different room where it won’t be visible and easily accessible. Sometimes, just the sight of a phone is a trigger to pick it up and use it. Placing a phone in a drawer at work is a good way to keep from getting distracted on the job. Users can also set time limits on specific platforms or download apps to track cell phone usage.

The North Star Inbound study showed 76% of those surveyed are distracted by their phones at work and 62% give up when trying something new or difficult. For more on the study, visit Solitairebliss.com/blog.

“Utah residents ranked the fourth worst at being on their phones while talking to loved ones, raising the issue of not being present in those situations,” Stephenson said. “Being present in moments of our lives has been proven to help with stress management and regulating our moods.” l

May

A study conducted by North Star Inbound showed 49% of Utahns admit to looking down at their phones as they cross a street. Stock photo

CENTERVILLE—City officials have decided to get a lot more specific about when property owners residents are required to remove snow from sidewalks around their homes. On March 7 the city council voted to change wording in its ordinance from “a reasonable amount of time” to within 24 hours of the end of a storm. Property owners are required to remove all hail, snow or ice from the entire length of the sidewalk abutting their property – to bare concrete – after a storm or freezing event. It’s against the law to deposit that snow or ice into the gutter or public-right-of-way.

Although some residential areas of the city do not have much of a problem, others are posing a hazard to local residents, Police Chief Paul Child said.

“We have a problem with Parrish Lane on the south side of the road and also around the corner on Main St. where you have a bunch of businesses,” he said. In that area there is no park strip, the plows push snow onto sidewalk and often businesses and apartments don’t clear the snow, he said. “Then we have kids trying to make their way to school and we have these piles of snow on there and now they’re in the street.”

He told the city council of a call the police department recently received from a concerned resident who has a handicapped

Multiple people trapped in mudslide

Several residents were rescued Saturday by law enforcement and bystanders when they became trapped in a mudslide in the area of 100 South Mountain Road in Fruit Heights.

One patient was transported by Kaysville Fire paramedics to an area trauma center with moderate injuries, authorities said. One other injured person was treated and released at the scene. A barn was destroyed by the slide but no other homes were impacted.

Public safety and city officials remained on scene to mitigate and monitor the situation.

person in their home. The property owner just below them wasn’t cleaning their sidewalks so the wheelchair-bound person had to go out into the street to pass, he said. “It was making a hazardous situation for this person in a wheelchair.” Although violation of the ordinance is a

Two injured in Layton home explosion

Layton City Fire Department investigators believe an explosion that took place in a home near 850 North 2175 West on Saturday was caused by acetone.

“The couple in the residence were using acetone in the process of finishing the concrete,” said Layton Fire Battalion Chief Jason N. Cook. “Acetone is highly

volatile and flammable although they had made an effort to ventilate the area. It hit an ignition source and the fumes rapidly ignited. There was no fire other than the initial burst of the explosion.”

The male was flown to the University of Utah Burn Unit with burns and a concern of blast injury. The female was taken by IHC Life Flight to the University of Utah Burn Unit with more extensive burns but Cook said they were not life threatening. He was unable to share information on their current condition.

Initially they thought the blast might have been caused by natural gas and neighbors were evacuated but they determined that it was clearly down to the acetone, Cook said.

“It was pretty spectacular,” he said.

“The house was lifted three to four feet off of the foundation. A wall fell on a neighboring home. It had some damage to the siding and windows but it wasn’t significant.”

The house will have to be completely razed, said Cook. “We’re waiting to make sure it is safe enough for the family to go in and retrieve any personal items. It will have to be rebuilt.”

Cook said he’s never seen something like this in his career. “It’s a one time in a career happening. It’s tragic.”

Plane makes emergency landing

A small plane had to make an emergency landing on the West Davis Corridor near Glovers Lane on Monday due to engine failure. According to police, the landing was on a street that had not yet opened and no injuries were reported.

While generally the city does not go out and enforce such ordinances unless there is a complaint, “there are places such as on Parrish and Main where we will enforce without waiting for a complaint,” said City Manager Brant Hanson. “We do have our own corridors that we pay attention to but there are benefits to having it citywide — we don’t know the safe routes to schools, we don’t know those individual circumstances.”

Child said that although officers had never issued a citation, they had talked to several people about this issue. “I think if someone’s out of town and they’re on vacation I think we’re going to be pretty reasonable in how we enforce it.”

Public Works Director Mike Carlson also expressed his support for the proposed change. “It gives us the bite where we have to [enforce it],” he said.

Class B misdemeanor, the city has had a policy of informing the resident and give them a chance to rectify the situation, City Attorney Lisa Romney said. After that, a citation can be issued. Most residents comply, she said. All other Davis County cities have a timeframe in their ordinances, Romney said.

2:00 pm Tuesday, May 9 2023 at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the office of the City Engineer at 795 South Main Street, Bountiful, Utah.

Proposals will be in accordance with drawings and specifications prepared by the City of Bountiful Engineering Department. Project documents will be made available via email distribution from the Bountiful City Engineering Department or by download through the SciQuest website at https://solutions.sciquest.com/ apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=StateOfUtah.

Each bid must be submitted on the form provided as a part of the Contract Documents and shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond from a surety company, acceptable to Bountiful City Council, all made payable to City of Bountiful in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the bid. Said check or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will execute the contract in conformity with the form of contract included in the Contract Documents, and furnish a performance bond within fifteen (15) days after notification of the award of the contract to the successful bidder.

Bountiful reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid or to waive any informality in any bid as its best interests may appear. A decision on the rejection of any or all bids or the award of a contract will be made within seven (7) days after the bids are opened.

LLOYD N. CHENEY City Engineer Publishing: 4/14/2023, 4/21/2023, 4/28/2023

City Councilmember George McEwan initially expressed a reluctance to legislate this issue because it is not a concern in some neighborhoods but ultimately voted along with his colleagues in support of the change. City council members requested staff put information in this year’s water bills beginning in November to notify residents of this new requirement. l PUBLISHER

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

1923

Three Italians Arrested for Making Whiskey Sheriff Mann and deputies visited the Italian colony west of Centerville, Tuesday and succeeded in picking up three stills and nearly eight gallons of whiskey: also considerable mash. Joseph Cannella, Charles C. Schetiamio Colca were

the three men taken to Farmington by the officers together with three stills, other paraphernalia required for making boose (sic).

1933

Miss Eva Hancock of Centerville wins high honors Symbol of outstanding accomplishment in the name

of Camp Fire, the executive honor award has come to Miss Eva Hancock, executive of the Rio Hondo council of Camp Fire Girls.

1943

Stoker School Captured Coveted State Honor

To celebrate the winning of first place in the recent

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NeuroStar is like physical therapy for the brain. It uses magnetic pulses, similar in strength to MRI, to reignite dormant connections in the brain and give you control of your depression. With NeuroStar, you can live on your terms.

“I had taken 11 different medications without any relief… NeuroStar treatment has helped me bring my life back with a happiness that I’ve never experienced before” ~TODD

“When you’re depressed you’re always fighting to live…to survive the next day. NeuroStar made such a difference… empowered, I felt strong, I felt like I wasn’t a victim anymore.

salvage scrapbook contest among schools of the state, Stoker elementary school pupils at Bountiful, 650 strong, Friday at 2 p.m. staged a colorful parade by the South Davis Junior High School band.

1953

Farmington Girl wins honors in piano contest

In a recent piano contest sponsored by the National Federation of Music clubs, held in the McCune School of Music, Salt Lake City, Wida Hardy, daughter of W.C. Hardy, Farmington, was rated among the top performers. Wida is studying under Mrs. Ida S. Clark, formerly of Farmington, but now of Salt Lake City.

1963

Tackle Carp for extra archery fun

String up the bows, the carp are coming.

The big fish are now entering shallow water areas along the Wasatch front and throughout the state to spawn, according to recent reports from the Department of Fish and Game. With the coming of this annual event, an increased number of bowmen are afield to partake of the ever more popular spring hunt-fishing sport.

1973

Kaysville welcomes Captain Beens home

The city of Kaysville is planning a welcome home

celebration in honor of Captain Lynn R. Beens, returning Prisoner of War, on Saturday, April 14. Citizens of Kaysville and all neighboring communities are invited to attend the celebration and pay their respects to Captain Beens and his family.

1983

Strong east winds blow out Davis education

Parts of roofs were blown off some of the Davis School District’s 80 buildings in last week’s storm, causing along with other destruction, about $80,000 damage.

Rage Against the Machine

First, robots came for assembly line workers. Then they came for agricultural and warehouse jobs. Then a cyborg assassin time-traveled from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor. What will artificial intelligence target next?

If you ask our publisher, journalism is on the robotic chopping block. He recently sat down with our editorial team and told us we’d better get our act together or AI will certainly replace us within five years.

It’s the plot of every sci-fi movie. “Let’s merge robotic efficiency and human connection to create a utopian workplace.” But then, the robots download a virus and turn into killing machines. It doesn’t end well for humanity.

But let’s back up a bit. When encyclopedias were created in the 1700s, people were astonished to have so much information at their fingertips. What’s an encyclopedia you ask? Thanks for asking, young whippersnapper.

Encyclopedias are books bound in fake leather that weigh the equivalent of a baby hippo. They were like printed versions of Wikipedia that became outdated as soon as they were purchased. They were used for footstools and sometimes for murder weapons.

They were also used for rampant plagiarism. Teachers often received essays copied straight from Encyclopedia Britannica.

As technology advanced, plagiarism got easier with the ability to copy-and-paste from any website; more efficient and much harder to detect. Then along came chatbots, or virtual assistants, like Siri, who learned to answer our stupid questions with a bit of sass.

Now, journalists are encouraged to use AI to produce copy. ChatGPT launched in November and millions of people have tried it out, creating everything from poetry to fake news. It’s like a Google search on steroids.

In fact, it’s so good at creating fake news, that the CNET media website published stories for months before the articles were discovered to be riddled with errors, misinformation and plagiarized material. Oops.

Following my publisher’s orders, I typed

a few questions into ChatGPT and immediately ran into a virtual brick wall.

“How many people are living on Earth?”

I asked. ChatGPT replied 7.9 billion but added its data ended in September 2021. I guess anyone born after that date doesn’t count.

I asked it to tell me a joke. ChatGPT explained it didn’t have a sense of humor or emotions and didn’t understand jokes. So it could be a Utah legislator.

So, will AI adapt to create personality, voice, humor and journalistic ethics or will future generations get used to reading pedantic and pretentious articles written by emotionless robots like Tucker Carlson?

Sometimes, the “journalism” churned out by AI is racist, offensive and inappropriate because, and here’s the issue, humans create code for these bots. Fallible, stupid humans who unintentionally create programming that mimics their own limiting beliefs.

In These Times writer Hamilton Nolan said, “Journalism is the product of a human mind. If something did not come from a human mind, it is not journalism.”

He said journalism requires accountability. The writer should be able to explain the origins and sources of any story.

Can AI do that? Will robots request interviews from other robots? When questioned, will AI fall to pieces like HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey after being given contradictory orders: lie to the crew but be completely truthful. Pretty much like anything on Twitter.

I’m mixing movie metaphors, but if Sarah Connor’s interactions with the Terminator taught us anything, it’s that we control our own destiny. Can we unite robotic efficiency and humanity? The fate of journalism could hang in the balance. l

Farmington City welcomed a new youth city council on Tuesday, March 14. The new members were introduced and took the Oath of Office during the regular city council meeting. The new members of the Farmington Youth City Council are Spencer Barlow, Brooklyn Bement, Mayley Call, Cannonn Christensen, Tanner Christensen,

Claire Crockett, Halle Crockett, Kelsey Dearden, Spencer Freebairn, Ella Johnston, Jacey Lambert, Maya Leeman, Will Manwaring, Colton Miller, Joseph Miller, Isabel Oldroyd, Eric Rasmussen, Amelia Smith, Jacob Smith, Wes Stelter and Karlee Williamson. Courtesy photo

City welcomes eager students to preside on council

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Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: Remember “Mad TV”? Did any of the cast members go on to do anything big?

A: A show with a record like “Mad TV,” on the air for 15 seasons, would normally not be considered an also-ran. That is, unless it’s working in the shadow of a show like “Saturday Night Live” (48 seasons and counting).

So many comedy giants got their start on “SNL” that we forget that many owe a

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similar debt to “Mad TV,” a similar sketchcomedy show that ran on Fox, CW and elsewhere between 1995 and 2016.

Two names in particular rise to the top: Key and Peele. Keegan-Michael Key (“Schmigadoon!”) and Jordan Peele (“Nope,” 2022) have gone on from “Mad TV” to huge success, together as stars of aptly titled the “Key and Peele” sketch show, and later separately. Peele, for example, is now raking in accolades as he revolutionizes the horror-movie genre with hits such as “Get Out” (2017) and “Us” (2019).

But they’re far from the only famous alumni.

Ike Barinholtz, for example, went on to other TV-comedy fame, including the recent hit miniseries “History of the World: Part II,” which he wrote, produced and starred in.

Alex Borstein was a cast member on “Mad TV” before finding fame as Lois Griffin (and a million other characters) on Fox’s “Family Guy,” and now in Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

Orlando Jones was a regular on the first two seasons of “Mad TV,” prior to launching a varied entertainment career that’s included hit TV shows (“Sleepy Hollow,” “American Gods”), films (such as 2002’s “The Time Machine”) and even his own talk show (“The Orlando Jones Show,” which only lasted a season on FX).

Q: Where did “The Biggest Loser” go? Will it be coming back?

A: Currently, the answer is no. But that’s changed in the past.

“The Biggest Loser” was once one of the most famous and successful reality shows on TV, part of the first wave of

shows (along with “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race”) that defined the genre’s look and feel. Until it was cancelled in 2016.

USA Network revived the show in 2020, but only for a single season. There was no official cancelation announcement after that (there rarely is), but they haven’t produced any more in the three years since, which suggests they aren’t going to. But you can’t count out a good piece of intellectual property.

The format and the name of “The Biggest Loser” clearly still mean something to people. For example, while the show is over, there’s still a Biggest Loserbranded vacation resort in New York’s Niagara region.

Haveaquestion?Emailusat questions@tvtabloid.com.

Monday

All American (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Hoping to revive the football program at their school, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) revisit some former stars as potential walk-ons, doing so without their coach’s blessing. Meanwhile, the girls are looking to de-stress.

La Frontera With Pati Jinich (7) KUED 9 p.m.

In this Season 2 finale, Pati Jinish travels to the New Mexico-Chihuahua border region, one of the most biodiverse places in the world. There, she meets architect Ronald Rael, observes migratory species, and visits a remote Mennonite camp.

Tuesday American Auto (5) KSL 7:30 p.m.

In this season finale, Katherine (Ana Gasteyer) and her team make one last effort to raise the Payne stock and save their jobs by rallying behind the launch of the Pika. Unfortunately for them, global events cause the market to crash.

How Saba Kept Singing

(7) KUED 9 p.m.

Coinciding with Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, this documentary tells the story of David “Saba” Wisnia who, as a Polish Jewish teenager, survived nearly three years at Auschwitz-Birkenau by using his singing voice to entertain the guards.

Wednesday Riverdale

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

After enlisting Archie’s (KJ Apa) help, Cheryl’s (Madelaine Petsch) plan to fool her family spirals out of control. Also in the episode: Jughead (Cole Sprouse) turns to Veronica (Camilla Mendes) for help, and Betty (Lili Reinhart) issues an ultimatum.

Snowfall FX 11 p.m.

The final chapter concludes tonight, and viewers are bracing themselves for an emotional finale. This final episode was written by executive producer and series co-creator Dave Andron, who has promised a “satisfying” end to the story.

Thursday

Station 19

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Ben (Jason George) is left with a difficult choice to make when a poorly built

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structure creates a dangerous situation for the crew. Also, Maya (Danielle Savre) and Carina (Stefania Spampinato) work to get their relationship back on track.

Next Level Chef

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

A new cooking challenge awaits the remaining chefs in tonight’s installment. Mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais continue to guide and critique their performances, as the talented chefs vie for a $250,000 grand prize.

Friday

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

Keegan-Michael Key of “Key & Peele” fame returns to help series regulars Ryan Stiles, Wayne Bradie and Colin Mochrie with improv games and spontaneous skits. Aisha Tyler has served as the host since the comedy show was revived in 2013.

Dear Mama FX 11 p.m.

Through unseen footage and neverbefore-heard audio, this five-part docuseries looks at the personal relationship of rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother, Afeni, a political activist and member of the Black Panther Party. Two episodes air back-to-back.

Saturday FIA Formula E Racing

(2) KUTV Noon

From the Tempelhof Airport circuit in Berlin, Germany, comes Round 8 of the 2023 Sabic Berlin E-Prix.

Masters of E-racing take to the challenging, high-grip concrete of the airport track, having first competed in a qualifier before the race begins.

LPGA Tour Golf

(5) KSL 2 p.m.

Enjoy live coverage of the Third Round of the Chevron Championship, the LPGA Tour’s first major of the season. This marks the first year that the cham pionship has been held at

Wednesday

The Club at Carlton Woods, in The Woodlands, Texas.

Totally Weird and Funny

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

A new episode brings you the strangest, craziest and most hilarious videos from the web, courtesy of the show’s panel of hosts. Clips include a customer (loudly) regretting their tattoo, dads embarrassing their kids, magic trick pranks, and chicken masks.

Sunday NASCAR Cup Series

(13) KSTU 1 p.m.

Broadcasting live from the high banks of the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, the NASCAR Cup Series is coming in hot with the GEICO 500. Featuring NASCAR’s top stars, this spring race the 10th race of the season and is contested over 188 laps.

American Idol

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

The Top 20 are finalized in this all-new episode of the singing competition show. See who made it past the auditions and get to know this season’s singers, all of whom are prepared to fight for superstardom as they head into challenge rounds. Sanditon on Masterpiece

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

The British period drama concludes tonight. In this series finale, Charlotte feelings but a revelation stops her in her

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

North American audiences likely recognize Priyanka Chopra Jonas, previously known as simply Priyanka Chopra, from the ABC procedural drama “Quantico,” the 2017 action comedy “Baywatch,” or for her sympathetic role in the 2021 Netflix film “The White Tiger.” But long before any of these productions began, Chopra Jonas was making waves in the world of pageantry.

Now, after a healthy but stillyoung career in Bollywood, Hollywood and beyond, Chopra Jonas stars in Prime Video’s “Citadel.” Premiering Friday, April 28, the series stars Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones”) as two former spies who have had their memories wiped following the dissolution of their agency, Citadel. When a criminal syndicate threatens to rise in the agency’s absence, Mason Kane (Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Chopra Jonas) must scramble to recall anything they can about their past lives.

Born July 18, 1982, to army doctors Madhu and Capt. Ashok Chopra in Jamshedpur (now Jharkhand), India, Chopra Jonas grew up in various locations across the country before her parents agreed to let her move to the United States when she was 13. While living with her aunt, she continued to lead a fairly nomadic life, attending schools in Queens, New York, Newton, Massachusetts, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

(2) KUTV 9 p.m. True Lies Helen (Ginger Gonzaga) and her not-so-ordinary husband, Harry (Steve Howey), embark on another covert mission in a new episode of "True Lies," airing Wednesday, April 19, on CBS. After discovering her husband is really a spy, Helen has joined his team of operatives and is now living a double life of her own.

Chopra Jonas eventually returned to India and went on to win the town of Bareilly’s local May Queen pageant. This paved the way for a much bigger win in the future, when, in 2000, she won the titles of both Miss India and Miss World. From this point on, the film and TV opportunities began rolling in.

Wild ride at Lagoon

Riders get a thrill on a roller coaster at Lagoon. The park usually opens in March but that had to be pushed back due to the snowy weather. It opened last weekend and will be open on weekends with the regular season starting May 27. Lagoon’s new ride “Primordial” has been announced but will not open until later in the season. Current park hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hours of operation will go later May 27 when the park is open daily. “We’re excited to open, we wish we could have opened in March,” said Lagoon spokesperson Adam Leishman. “Guests can expect all the classic rides they love and enjoy. There’s Pioneer Village and we’ll have live entertainment in May.” For more information and ticket prices visit lagoonpark. com. Photo courtesy of Lagoon

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt Genevieve Cook Schulthies, age 96 of Layton, Utah passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023.

She was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah by her parents Omer and Genevieve Molen Cook. She graduated from Davis High School in 1945. She married Archie Douglas Johnson Sept. 22, 1949. They moved to Germany where they adopted GenAnn Monika and James Robert. Nine months later they welcomed their baby boy Mark Douglas. They would later return to Colorado Springs to raise their family.

They later divorced and Genevieve returned to Bountiful to care for her aging father Omer.

She worked as a secretary for the Davis School District until she retired May of 1994.

Genevieve was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many callings throughout her life.

She later reconnected with her childhood friend Hal Schulthies and they were later married in the Bountiful Temple on May 3, 2002. They built their dream home in Richfield, Utah where she stayed until Hal’s passing.

She is survived by her daughter GenAnn (Cliff Howard); son Mark (Tammy); son-in-law Craig Gull (Barbara); stepsons Shane Schulthies (Kimberly); and Rod Schulthies. She has 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter on the way.

She is preceded in death by her husband Hal Schulthies; son James; daughter-in-law Lori

Johnson; stepdaughter Shauna Schulthies, great granddaughter Alyssa Johnson; her parents Omer and Genevieve Molen Cook; brothers Weston and Neil Cook; sister Freda Holbrook along with their spouses.

IT'S NOT GOODBYE, IT’S SEE YOU LATER.

Our family would like to thank Alison and Kristy, her Aspire Hospice nurses as well as the many nurses and aides at Fairfield Village in Layton.

There will be a viewing Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Bountiful Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful Utah. She will be laid to rest after the viewing at the Bountiful City Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Mentor International helps those in developing countries to pull themselves out of poverty

BOUNTIFUL—An organization made up of mostly volunteers is making a difference in developing countries across Latin America, Africa and Asia by mentoring the people there to pull them out of poverty and to give them the skills to be successful. Many of those volunteers live right here in Davis County and give of their time to lift others up.

Mentors International works in-country through one-on-one mentoring and vocational training to help individuals, families and businesses to become self-sufficient.

“We’re trying to shift the paradigm for individuals and get them to a better place,” said Curtis Beesley, the President of Mentors International who lives in North Salt Lake. “Mentors teach them English, basic computer skills, how to increase their income, develop savings and reduce personal debt. Even developing countries develop debt.”

It’s a three legged stool, he said. “That’s the mentoring piece and the second leg is vocational job training and the third leg is micro lending and financing a small loan. The average loan is $150.”

Beesley said the organization was already investing in virtual technology before the pandemic. “Nobody knew until 2020 and we had to turn on a dime. In several days we were able to teach courses online.”

Students don’t pay for courses in currency, he said. “They have to perform 40 hours of service. That gives them some skin in the game to better themselves. It’s not a hand out it's a hand up.”

“I started in 2018 then joined the board of mentors,” said Board Chair Curtis Oscarson. “Lifting a generation is cause for hope one life at a time.”

The organization recently merged with Elevate Global, “an innovative provider of small business training, in-field operations technology and real-time impact measurement in Latin America,” according to Mentor International.

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

“We’re four times bigger than three years ago,” Oscarson said. “It brings in a lot of money from donors that is going to people in poverty.”

“Most employees are hired in-country,” said Board Member Liz Mumford, who also serves as Davis District School Board President. “It gives them good jobs that are stable. I love meeting with the mentors and visiting the different clients they’re serving.”

Mumford said she got started with the organization as a donor family several years ago. “I was impressed so I got more involved and then joined the board. I traveled to the Philippines and Guatemala and have Cambodia coming up. Meeting with the clients was the emotional part and it sealed the deal for me.”

In the Philippines mentors help business entrepreneurs with market strategies like buying in bulk, she said. “It moves the street vendor to a store. In Guatemala they’re teaching them about irrigation and seasonal crops. There’s a variety of things with each country depending on that area.”

The Executive Board has five members, said Mumford. “Everyone is a volunteer. There are only a few employees in the states. It’s a small group. We deploy most of the resources in-country.”

Mumford said in her work in schools and other areas she sees that people want to take care of their own communities first then they are looking beyond to serve all around the world. “We work with amazing people as mentors.”

“This is the best thing I’ve ever done,” said Beesley. “It’s not for money – it’s for the people we’re serving. That's why I do it.” l

Mentors work one-on-one with individuals and business owners to teach them the skills they need to be successful. Courtesy photo

Getting to Know Dr. Heaton

Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist, serving his patients in Davis County. Dr. Heaton is Board-certified in dermatology, and he is currently a member of the American Society of MOHS Surgeons.

Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. He places a strong empahsis on catering to the retirement population in his community as skin cancer is more prevalent in this age group.

Dr. Heaton earned an undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). His medical degree is from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM). He completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, parafoil kite flying, and spending time with his wife and three children.