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STUDENTS ARE FLYING HIGH AS FHS OPENS ITS AVIARY By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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armington Bay is a hotspot for birdwatchers, with more than 200 species of birds found in the wetlands including bald eagles, swans, pelicans and cranes. The bay is less than a 30-minute walk to Farmington High School and science teacher Adam Blundell uses its proximity to introduce students to ornithology and conservation. There are less than a handful of high schools across the country offering ornithology programs but Blundell’s programs are thriving, with more than 70 students enrolled this year. But while other schools might study birds, FHS is the only high school with its own aviary. “I don’t know where the crazy idea came from, but someone said ‘Let’s have an aviary in the school,’” Blundell said. “It’s really The FHS aviary is home to nearly two dozen birds, including a pair of colorful macaws. Photo courtesy of Adam Blundell

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Continued from front page er environment for each species including plant life, lighting and food. A pair of colorful macaws live in the aviary, along with conures, grasskeets, canaries, lovebirds and rosellas. Collaboration with the school’s arts and computer departments helped design the aviary and created an interactive game that will be used to teach about the birds and their place in the ecosystem. Blundell invites teachers from other schools to bring students to the aviary where they will learn about the irreplaceable wetlands in Davis County, and the beautiful birds who call it home. “What we created is not just a birdcage but a top-of-the-line bird exhibit,” Blundell said. “A lot of the birds we get are rescue birds and coming to our school gives them the best life they could ever imagine.” FHS senior Carter Hansen is a student in the advanced ornithology program, with a focus on the environment and conservation. As a sophomore, Hansen took the general ornithology class, thinking it would be easy. Turns out, he really likes birds and hopes to go into conservation as a career. Hansen plans to get a falconry license and own land where birds can have a safe place to nest. He worries about the destruction of the Farmington Bay wetlands due to fire, human indifference and the Legacy Highway that runs through the bay. “The highway is going through the heart of the wetland. In my untrained opinion, it might disrupt migration,” Hansen said. “I think people just don’t know. I think it should be taught that animals are super important and we just can’t go building wherever we want.” Hansen said the Legacy Highway has a significant impact on the area as oil from vehicles seep into the waterway. Fish ingest the oil, eagles eat the fish and then the birds

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get sick or even die. He hopes as people learn about the birds, through the aviary project, they’ll be more sympathetic to the delicate ecosystem in the area. Blundell’s ornithology programs have been an unexpected hit with students. Although FHS was designed to reflect the colors and movement of the bay, getting classes into the actual wetlands has opened career possibilities. Several bird-watching clubs have sprung up at the school with students going to Farmington Bay on their own time to watch birds nesting and migrating. A grand opening was held for the aviary at the end of October, but Blundell said this is just the beginning. The next fundraising project for the aviary will raise $10,000 for a toucan exhibit. The community can follow the aviary on Instagram @fhs.aviary where donations can be made through a link in the bio. Donations can also be made through the Davis School District’s DSD Give portal. l Students at FHS help build displays for the aviary. Photos courtesy of Adam Blundell

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Will we dare to lose the greatness that is the Salt Lake? By Sarah Segovia | sarahlynn0428@gmail.com

ntelope Island has been called the gem of Davis County. For Nahuel Tulian, it’s much more than that. “If I can help to connect one person on my guided hikes with the importance of water conservation, that is a big win for me,” said Tulian, who runs the guided hiking program at Antelope Island where he educates people about the habitat of the island and the importance of its conservation. “What most people don’t realize is how crucial the Great Salt Lake and its water levels are to our economic and physical health.” Tulian created the guided hiking program at Antelope Island through an internship as part of a final project for his degree at the University of Utah. He graduates next spring, with his bachelor’s in Environmental and Sustainability studies with an emphasis is Land Management and Conservation. “I am not an expert yet, since I am just completing my undergrad, but what I have learned is the importance of the decisions we make on an individual level,” said Tulian. “On my guided hikes, I try to make sustainability the focus,” he said. “It’s imperative that people hear that this place won’t be here if we don’t change our habits.” This year, the water levels of the Great Salt Lake are at a new historic low, Tulian said. “The Great Salt Lake is drying up and we are in an ‘extreme drought.’ We, as a society, are not changing our water usage, which means that there is little to no water that is actually returning to the lake.” The Great Salt Lake is the eighth largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. “Historically, when salt lakes dry up, that surrounding area faces a huge dust problem,” he said. “The sediment that was sitting at the bottom will get

picked up by the wind. Some of that dust will blow into the city causing more extreme air pollution and some will blow into the mountains causing the snow to melt faster. Without the Great Salt Lake we will not get lake effect snow. Less snow means less skiers.” In 2019, the winter sports industry brought in $1.55 billion to the state’s economy, said Tulian. “If we lose the Great Salt Lake, our economy and health will take a hit.” Taking shorter showers is not going to make the biggest difference, he said. “But zero scaping and watering your lawn less will. As a society we need to develop more sustainable irrigation methods. But most importantly, it’s about using your voice. Your voice is your vote.” In the future Tulian hopes to continue his career with the parks. “My dream is to become a Park Ranger or Conservation Officer for a National Park,” he said. This internship is a great first step. “I developed a strong connection to nature growing up through frequent fishing trips with my father and spending a lot of time outdoors,” said Tulian. In his spare time, Tulian enjoys mountain biking, fishing and bird watching. “I like to pick up new hobbies, so currently I am researching bow hunting for big game and fly fishing.” Join Tulian on a guided nature hike on Wednesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 1. More information and the full schedule can be found at https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/ antelope-island/park-programs-and-events/ l

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DOJ report finds ‘widespread racial harassment’ in the Davis School District By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—The Davis School District announced on Oct. 21 that it had reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice after a two-year-investigation found serious racial harassment and discrimination of Black and Asian-American students had taken place. “The investigation revealed persistent failures to respond to reports of race-based harassment of Black and Asian-American students by district staff and other students,” according to a DOJ release. “The department’s review, which focused on 2015-2020, found hundreds of documented uses of the N-word, among other racial epithets, derogatory racial comments and physical assaults targeting district students at dozens of schools.” The report also found Black students in Davis were disciplined more harshly than white students and they were not allowed to form student groups while other student requests were granted. “Pervasive racial harassment and other forms of racial discrimination in public schools violate the Constitution’s most basic promise of equal protection,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division said in the statement. “This agreement will help generate the institu-

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tional change necessary to keep Black and Asian-American students safe. We look forward to Davis demonstrating to its students and school community that it will no longer tolerate racial discrimination in its schools.” “The district takes these findings very seriously,” Chris Williams, Director of Communication & Operations said in a district release. “They do not reflect the values of this community and the expectations of the district. The district pledges to correct these practices.” According to the terms of the settlement, “Davis must retain a consultant to review and revise anti-discrimination polices and procedures and support the district as it undertakes significant institutional reforms.” The district will also: • Create a new department to handle complaints of race discrimination; • Train staff on how to identify, investigate and respond to complaints of racial harassment and discriminatory discipline practices; • Inform students and parents of how to report harassment or discrimination; • Create a centralized, electronic reporting system to track and manage complaints and Davis’ response to complaints; • Implement student, staff and parent

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training and education on identifying and preventing race discrimination, including discriminatory harassment; • Analyze and review discipline data and amend policies to ensure non-discriminatory enforcement of discipline policies; and • Develop a districtwide procedure to assess requests for student groups and treat such requests fairly.

“The district takes seriously its duty to promptly and appropriately investigate and resolve any complaints of discrimination, including harassment on the basis of race,” Williams said. “This important work begins immediately and will continue over the next several years. The district is wholeheartedly committed to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all students free from harassment and discrimination.” l

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Snow Horse named Apple Distinguished School By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com KAYSVILLE—Kids today are receiving a high tech education with iPads, learning apps and even coding instruction. To accomplish all of that, teachers need to be as savvy as their students. Teachers at Snow Horse Elementary have been working for the last two years to incorporate Apple learning in teaching to become an Apple Distinguished School, one of two in the Davis School District and only three in the state. Sunburst Elementary in Layton also received the recognition. “All of the teachers earned all of the Apple badges,” said Katie Scholer, STS/instructional Tech Coach. “To receive the badges they have to take a course and test on six different apps and the iPad in and of itself. Then last spring when we had met the requirement we were invited to apply.” The application was a two page document, she said. “It linked to several videos that showed what we do at or school to elevate and enhance the learning experience.” One example in the video showed how children were learning about volume. “Students created a video on how they found the volume of an object,” Scholar said. “They could use Keynote, iMovie or a camera. They could choose any medium they wanted.” It personalized the education, she said.

“By creating the video they heard the teaching on that subject over and over so it became ingrained in their own mind with that learning.” Students have also been able to connect with kids in Guatemala, said Scholar. “We had a list of questions and the kids could talk back and forth and ask the questions. The class we connected with was learning English so it was really neat.” Scholar said a Junior Tech Squad made up of fifth and sixth graders goes throughout the school to help with other classes. “A second grade class gets an introduction to Keynote and then the sixth grade students go into the classroom and work one on one with them.” Teachers are also able to receive professional development through the program. “Apple comes in a couple of times a year to do training,” said Scholar. “I’ve become a certified Apple learning coach. I completed a six week session over the summer. It was 43 hours of independent work, creating a portfolio and turning it in. There were candidates from across the country.” Last year, Scholar was the school tech specialist but now she is also the instructional tech coach. “I help with lesson plans to set goals on what we want to accomplish and how we’ll do that,” she said. “The teachers are amazing. They turn around and incorporate

Members of the Junior Tech Squad help in the second grade classroom. The fifth and sixth graders work one on one with students in the school. Courtesy photo

that into their class the next day. It’s amazing to watch them work.” During COVID devices were available for children who didn’t have one, said Scholar. “Now kids who are missing school due to COVID they can receive that digital instruc-

tion. The teachers are working very hard to make that happen.” Scholar is proud that Snow Horse received the recognition. “The teachers have done a lot of work,” she said. “They’re incredible. They’re definitely the stars in this.” l

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Farmington City Hall is a showcase for art By Wayne Kartchner | The City Journals

armington Mayor Jim Talbot is proud of the paintings that adorn the walls of Farmington City Hall, all of which were painted by talented Farmington artists. Visiting City Hall for no other reason than a short date or cultural outing with children is time well spent. There are several large painting in the entrance of city hall. To the right, behind a tree is a painting of a beautiful field by Karen Foster. Further on in a corner is a large unsigned picture of rolling clouds over Antelope Island faced off by a depiction of a shaft of wheat by Rebecca Mann. Near the Building Department office is a large unsigned canvas of a country road and around the corner are two arial photos of Farmington City. Talbot is most proud of the art on the stairwell on the way up to the city council room. A large painting by Cindy Royball depicts four boys walking down old Farmington Main Street. The beloved Rock Church is in the background and some still recognizable houses behind the boys. Visitors who come at a time when the City Council room is unlocked and unoccupied are in for a treat. The City Council room has two large photos of old buildings and some great paintings. “Blue Heron Retreat” by Rebecca Mann, “Pioneer Rock Mill” by Brady Hall, “Lagoon Trail Bridge” by Jan Richins, and “Beautiful Main Street in Farmington’ by Cindy Royball. Beautiful Main Street in Farmington is the second painting of Main Street by Cindy Royball which hangs in City Hall. The painting “Blue Heron Retreat” is especially inviting to people who walk and bike out at the Farmington Bay Water Fowl Management Area. The painting depicts the five polls holding the Blue Heron nests perfectly. Aside from the paintings, there is “The Wall of Freedom”

‘Farmington Main Street’ by Cindy Royball is part of the art collection in Farmington City Hall.

on the second floor. This is an excellent collection of reproductions of patriotic paintings depicting the founding of the United States and historic documents. It includes “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze painted in 1851. A painting depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Portions of the Constitution of the United States and other historical documents and reproductions of other famous paintings are also on the wall. To the left of the entrance embedded in the wall is a time

A large unsigned picture of rolling clouds over Antelope Island hangs in a corner with a depiction of a shaft of wheat by Rebecca Mann on the other wall. Photos by Wayne Kartchner

capsule. The capsule was placed in 2010 when Farmington City Hall was completed and is to be opened in 2060, 50 years after the completion of City Hall. Near the time capsule, there is a Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting 2012 through 2019. Shane Pace Farmington City Manager said that this award is not easy to achieve and represents a great deal of hard work. l

New tech pathways provides high school students job opportunities By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—Talent Ready Utah in the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity has launched a new program designed to help high school students get the skills they need to enter the tech industry. The Tech Sales Pathways Program in partnership with MarketStar Corporation will provide career pathways to sales in social media, SaaS, digital ads, IT and cloud services. “There’s a growing need for talent in sales as businesses across industries adopt new technology,” said Dan Hemmert, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. “Through work-based learning programs, we can better prepare the younger generation for future careers.” “Students take courses in high school or Davis Technical College in business, sales or marketing,” said Davis District CTE Supervisor Camille Hogge. “When those are completed they do an internship in that tech pathway.” Once they’ve finished their internship they are guaranteed an interview in that industry, she said. “A lot of students walk out with a job right out of high school. it gives them a head start in that career. Then if they want to go on and get more education some industry partners will pay for tuition depending on the industry partner.” The district is involved in quite a few of

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the Governor’s pathways, said Hogge. “We’ve been working with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and industry partners as we’ve been getting this going.” MarketStar is one of the first, she said. “We’ve been working together for about a year to solidify how it will work to benefit students that take the program as well as have an interview.” The industry partner also becomes part of the advisory board, said Hogge. “It’s nice to bring all of the industry partners in to advise us on what to teach.” Hogge said the program just started in the district. “If students finish up their courses this semester they can start an internship next semester if they meet the requirements. It’s usually after school working onsite at the industry location. They usually work with students individually on when they can do it, etc.” Students who are interested in the program can work with their school counselors to get enrolled. “They can also talk with the CTE coordinator to make sure they take the right classes,” said Hogge. “The business and marketing instructors can also help. They’re an integral part in learning and can give students the right information so they can be successful. This is a great opportunity for our students.”l

Northridge High School students gather at the launch of the Tech Sales Pathways Program. Courtesy Davis School District

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Local businessman donates to send police officers to memorial in Washington, D.C. By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com CENTERVILLE—Every year a National Police Officer Memorial is held in Washington, D.C. to honor those who were killed in the line of duty. The experience is so moving that Centerville Police Chief Paul Child wanted to give every officer the opportunity to attend the event sometime during their career. “However, the problem was funding,” said Child. “We can’t use city taxes so I approached Scott Keller of Keller investments. I’ve known him for quite a while and I told him about the memorial and asked him if he might support sending two officers to that.” He was all in without reservation, Child said. “He’s been paying for two officers to go back every year. Now he said he wants to contribute more for the officer to take a spouse.” Child said he’s gone to the memorial service a few times and it was a touching experience. “The monument is on the Mall. It’s a sacred place where officers can go to mourn fellow officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their names are etched into the granite monument. It’s a peaceful place.” Years ago, President Kennedy declared May 15 National Police Memorial Day, he said. “There are a number of activities including the unity tour bike ride from Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C. It’s a fundraiser to assist the survivors of those killed. It’s called Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS).” The main activity is a candlelight vigil, said Child. “The names of those who died in the past year are read. About 25,000-30,000 officers attend this. Many have someone they know who was killed.” The next day the President and other dignitaries speak

at the services, he said. “The family members are escorted forward to pin a flower over the police star. It gives them the opportunity to show their love and support of the loved one.” It’s a poignant moment, Child said. “It’s a time for police officers across the nation to gather, mourn and network with each other and get a higher sense of purpose in what we do.” Because of COVID, the memorial was moved to October and was held the week of Oct. 11-15. “We sent two officers back,” said Child. “They were able to escort a survivor family to the star to pin a flower on it. It was a sacred, humbling experience.” It’s a morale booster, he said. “It doesn’t cost the city and helps with retention and gives them a higher purpose of what we do.” Centerville started sending officers back in 2018. So far six have had the opportunity to attend the memorial service. “We always choose an officer of the year and then it’s a random selection of who is given the opportunity to go back.” Keller’s generosity has really benefited the department, Child said. “We’re extremely grateful and honored he’s been willing to do this for us. It’s been very humbling and very nice.”l

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Viewmont offers kids a peek into possible careers By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—Students at Viewmont High School are getting more than an education, they’re preparing for a career. The CTE (Career Technical Education) program has multiple options that give students a taste of what it might be like to work in a particular field and possibly land a job when they graduate. “We do a CTE tour with ninth graders,” said Annette Godfrey, CTE coordinator at Viewmont. “They come to the school and they go through all the classes and the teachers give presentations. There are six different rotations where we tell them what we have to offer. It gives them a peek at what they could walk away with.” It’s very visual, she said. “Teachers can really sell the programs.That's what boosts enrollment. We saw the effects of not having those ninth graders over during COVID. It really prepares them. Some of the junior highs have introductory courses to help them earn their certificate when they graduate.” Courses include healthcare professions, EMT, CNA and business, Godfrey said. “Students can earn a Microsoft certificate and a certificate in Adobe/digital media.” In Family and Consumer Science they can work at our childcare center where they learn how to run a daycare in their home or as a business. There’s a preschool side and an infant and

toddler side.” There’s also teaching as a profession, fashion apparel, graphic design and accounting and finance, said Godfrey. “We offer engineering, health science, welding and machining and auto mechanics and repair. The construction pathway is awesome. Students can work all summer with a construction company and learn as they go to work toward a career.” Students can also take courses at another high school if the program isn’t offered at Viewmont, she said. “They have the opportunity to go to a magnet school like Farmington or Woods Cross to take classes. It’s becoming more popular to do. Teachers have to have a certain number enrolled so if they share schools it keeps their enrollment up to keep that teacher.” Woods Cross High has a strong agricultural department, said Godfrey. “They have the FFA (Future Farmers of America) that students can be a part of. Here at Viewmont we have a great engineering teacher and a video/audio program.” Counselors are great to help students so they can do it, she said. “Students can also use the IBC lab for online classes. Woods Cross has a teacher for ASL that remotes in online. It works out great.” Most of the CTE classes are hands-on so students need to be in the classroom, Godfrey

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Reflections from the drive-thru: the end of an era By Julie Nichols Thompson | The City Journals EDITOR’S NOTE: Oct. 2 marked the end of an era for Centerville, as the Dairy Queen closed its doors. Journal writer Julie Nichols Thompson, whose family has owned and operated the franchise location, reflects back on those many years and the future ahead. rom slogans such as “scrumpdillyicious” to “in the land of Dairy Queen, we treat you right” to “happy tastes good,” our family has been treated like royalty at the Dairy Queen in Centerville, Utah. As my parents, George and Ann Nichols, were presented with the option of taking over sole ownership of the local DQ as part of the dissolution of a business partnership, family members with decades of experience in the restaurant industry advised them against it. They pointed out that Parrish Lane was largely undeveloped, had no large retailers or office buildings, and the nearby residential neighborhoods were thought to be woefully inadequate to sustain a business that was already failing. They prayed, fasted, and prayed some more, coming to the decision to rent their home in Roy to my sister so that they could have a little income as they worked to turn the business around and secure a retirement that had been lost in the break-up of the partnership. My husband and I were new to the area, having moved to West Bountiful less than two years earlier. They moved into our basement, which

our toddler children thought was the greatest adventure EVER! The kids were too young to see the stress in their grandparents’ faces and the fatigue in their body language as they worked to make the store profitable. The Dairy Queen in Centerville had been open on Sundays for a period of time. This was in stark contrast to my parents’ personal beliefs and on their first day of ownership my father posted a large sign that said, “New Owners/ Closed Sunday.” What he thought was a disclaimer turned into a better marketing strategy than he could have conceived on his own. One of the first customers in the store stated, “This place was so bad that I swore I would never come back. But I support businesses that are closed on Sunday so I will give you a chance.” This man became a close friend as they found common interests including piloting small planes. George was at the front counter right where he wanted to be. We referred to him as a Walmart greeter on steroids. If you smiled as you read that last sentence, you likely had a memorable encounter. He LOVED people and made friends. For years after he passed away, people stopped in, looking for him. They would explain how the simple act of providing delicious food and treats by someone who was so sincere, had an impact in their lives. Ann, who

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was naturally shy, preferred to work in the background, keeping the kitchen running efficiently. Known for soft serve products, it is unusual for a Dairy Queen to sell a higher percentage of food than frozen treats, but this was just one of the unique statistics of the store. Unlike urban legends that have no factual basis, the versions were very similar and mostly accurate, with the only embellishment being that the Centerville Dairy Queen was the busiest DQ in the world! While we enjoyed more than 20 years as the busiest Dairy Queen in Utah, we were far from the highest volume store in the system. As far as we know, until we announced our impending closure, we were the busiest store in the system that is only open six days each week. Scott and I met as teen employees at the DQ in the Ogden Mall. We knew we didn’t want to work at DQ as adults, so we went to college and chose other careers. In 1998, my parents were ready to retire and were preparing to sell the store. We decided to leave our careers at UPS and the University of Utah Medical Center for a few years to keep the store in the family. We thought we would return to our previous careers once we grew tired of the restaurant business. We hit our stride and a few years turned into 10 and then 20. Oct. 1, 2021 marked 23 years for us. In the last few years, it has become evident that our five children are on different career paths and as retirement is hopefully just a few years away, we began to consider the future of the Centerville Dairy Queen. We have two successful stores now. One is iconic and loved in the community and the other seems to be growing into that role. One store is older, less efficient, requires more staff to run, and is facing an expensive modernization requirement that is part of our license agreement with American Dairy Queen. The other is newer, more efficient, and has another seven years before there is a

modernization requirement. About a year ago, we knew we could not keep up the pace in the current environment and we began to explore ways to simplify our lives. We had managers at each store, yet we were still working long hours under stressful conditions. Something had to give. We have received offers on the property over the years, but the timing and the price tag were never right. With real estate prices at an all-time high in Utah, an offer that met our needs was received. A popular rumor has been that we are retiring. While at times we certainly feel old enough to retire, we will continue to work full time at our Woods Cross location. We look forward to seeing some of our favorite fans from Centerville there. In return, you may see some of your favorite crew members who are transferring to Woods Cross. We will forever feel indebted to the community. They deservedly feel ownership in the success of the Centerville Dairy Queen and we will never forget the warm welcome extended to George and Ann Nichols when they took a chance here and then to us as they passed the baton. The entire Nichols and Thompson families will be forever indebted. A few years ago, one of our vendors asked “Out of all the concepts you could choose, why DQ?” That was an easy answer. It is the connection to community. No matter where we are, when people find out what we do for a living, they feel compelled to share their own DQ memories from whatever part of the country they spent their youth. They often describe how they knew the owners and how generations of the same family could be found working in their local Dairy Queen. When our grandchildren come to work with us on a Saturday morning, they are the fourth generation in that store. We will proudly share our own DQ story and memories of the Centerville Dairy Queen and the community that made it a legend!l

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Teens learn to identify emotions and create art

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

person driving the wrong direction almost made Jamie Wheeler a widow. Her husband was hit by the driver and spent weeks in the ICU in a medically-induced coma. She sat in the hospital, listening to alarms going off and watching nurses rush to her husband’s bedside, and felt completely helpless. Looking for a way to cope, Wheeler found some art supplies and used her time in the hospital painting and sketching, releasing emotions that helped her work through the pain and trauma as her husband recovered. “I filled his room with art that brought me peace and I knew he would love it,” she said. Several years later, after COVID-19 turned the world upside down, Wheeler pondered her experience with her husband and wondered if she could help her art students at Farmington Junior High School channel feelings in a healthy way through sculpture and design. As she reflected on her students’ past projects, she realized their art was missing something: emotion. Famous artists, from Michelangelo to Picasso, delved into their emotions to create masterpieces that moved people and caught their attention. Wheeler decided to emu-

late those masters and teach students how to identify their feelings and work through hard emotions using stained glass, mosaics and sculpture. “When I first started, I didn’t think it would be as hard as it was, that tapping into their emotions would be easy. But it’s been really hard for them,” Wheeler said. “I have learned more about my students in these first few weeks of starting projects than I have in a whole semester of working with students in the past. They are so strong and deal with so much, good and bad.” One student was going through a change in his family’s structure and trying to act like it was no big deal. But he was heartbroken and embarrassed to express that sadness. Wheeler creates a safe place for students to investigate their emotions. She knows she’s not a counselor, but she provides a listening ear and offers direction as the students confront fear, anxiety, stress, anger and feelings of inadequacy. Wheeler often gives students permission to slow down, disconnect from social media and start an easy self-care routine that involves more rest and more downtime. She’s discovered some students are exhausted, dealing with anxiety or just plain hungry. “Change is hard but it's easier if we

understand the root of the pain,” she said. “These kids have lives outside of school. It’s opened my mind up to how complex these kids’ lives are. Their art explains a lot and I’m so proud of them for using it for good and being brave enough to face some of the many hard things they go through.” Wheeler is proud of the strength her students demonstrate, and she knows for some students, just showing up is an accomplishment. “I am so happy that their art has helped them think through moments in their life,

Students at Farmington Junior High channel emotion to inspire a variety of artistic creations. Photo courtesy of Jamie Wheeler.

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Holiday family fun in Centerville Linda Petersen | The City Journals CENTERVILLE—Local families can plan now for upcoming events to help them enjoy the holiday season. On Monday, Nov. 29, the city will host its annual Festival of Lights from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith Park, 300 North 100 East. There, youngsters can write a personal letter to Santa and then visit with the Jolly Old Elf himself. The whole family can enjoy free holiday crafts and refreshments. The Whitaker museum, 168 N. Main Street, will host an Old Fashioned Christmas Tuesdays Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 with special guest Santa Claus where families can enjoy free music, treats and crafts. Photos with Santa will be available between 4 and 6 p.m. For reservations call 801-335-8843. At the CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 W., they are warming up for several performances of the holiday favorite, “A Christmas Story.” Set in the 1940s in the fictitious town of Hohman, Indiana, “A Christmas Story” tells the tale of 9-year-old Ralphie and his friends in their quest to have a perfect Christmas. The only item on Ralphie’s list is an “official Red Ryder carbine-action two-hundred-shot range model air rifle” and adventures ensue as he and his friends pursue the Christmas of their dreams. Based on the 1983 movie and

the book by Joseph Robinette, this musical version of the tale, features music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The show which is directed by Jim Christian is double cast so there are 62 actors in the production. Ralphie Parker is played by Soren Ray and McGuire Bingham; his brother Randy is played by Sam Akerlow and Ross Clemens, with Scott Butler and Darin Beardall as narrator Jean Shepherd. Juston Lebaron, Mark Gurney, Jessica Love and Mollee Steele play the boys’ parents. “This movie has become one of the Christmas classics for people in America,” Christian said, “whether it’s the leg lamp, or pink bunny suit or other iconic thing like the Red Ryder BB gun. So many people identify with this show, and it’s got to the point where for a long time on Christmas Eve PBS runs the show for 24 hours steady. So many people have watched it and love it. This is a very wonderful musical adaptation of that story. It has a terrific score; it’s very nostalgic. It’s heartwarming and suitable for all family members.” A Christmas Story will be performed on the Barlow Main Stage Nov. 19 – Dec. 23 with matinees Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4 and 11. There will be a special ASL performance with a certified interpreter Saturday, Nov. 27

at 2:30 p.m. (Ticket requests need to be made 48 hours in advance to ensure interpreters). Tickets range from $21.25 to $30 (depending on seating) for adults on Monday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening. They range from $20 to $27.25 on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings/Saturday matinee. Children and seniors are $20 to $27 on Monday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening

and $18 to $24.50 on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings or the Saturday matinee. No children under 3 will be allowed in the theater. Due to the continuing pandemic, CenterPoint Theatre encourages guests to wear face masks during the performances. CenterPoint Legacy Theatre has been named Best of State for community theater for 2020 and 2021. l

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Woods Cross third in 5A golf; Farmington sixth in 6A By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

he Woods Cross High boys golf team took third as a team – 24 strokes behind champion Skyline – at the 5A state tournament at Spanish Oaks Oct. 4-5, led by two golfers in the top 10. Farmington came in sixth at the 6A state tournament, 34 shots back of champion Lone Peak, at Davis Park Oct. 4-5, with an AllState golfer as well on the team. Davis’ Max Landon, who claimed the final Region 1 spot to qualify for the 6A tournament individually, tied for 10th to also earn All-State honors. Woods Cross The Wildcats were led at the 5A tournament by Rex Poulson, who shot even par for the tournament with rounds of 73 and 71 to take sixth, and eighth-place finisher Tyler Barlow, who had a 74 and 72 in his two rounds of play. “We played pretty well,” said head coach David Simon. “I was super proud of the boys for their concentration and mental toughness to play as well as they did. It was a challenging course, especially some of the pin placements that made putting a little bit of a challenge if you weren’t in the right spots on the green.” Other finishers at state were Jon Howe (153), Dax Weierman (156), Jack Wilson (164) and Jaxon Smith (168). “The same four guys that were steady for us all year did the same thing at the state tournament,” Simon said. “Taking third at state was a great accomplishment for our team this year. I thought that we had some good players and could do well but the boys put in extra work over the spring and summer and really improved their games.” Farmington Farmington’s Luke Kelley tied for 10th with a two-round score of 144, at the 6A tournament. The junior shot a 73 the first day and was seven strokes off the lead before finishing with a 71 and earning All-State honors. “Luke played really solid,” said head coach Eric Bumstead. “There were ups and downs in his play, but he always seemed to pick himself up and get back close to even par. Two-over on 36 holes with the conditions of the course is really good. I’m really proud of

his play.” Also competing at state for the sixth-place Phoenix were Emerson Cahoon who shot a 71 and 78, Cole Taylor (71, 82), Brigham Goldsberry (79, 75), Dax Anderson (80, 76) and Ben Ackley (81, 78). Viewmont Viewmont’s Luke Gardner and Jacob Gold made the cut individually at the 5A tournament with rounds of 76 and 79, respectively, and finished state with identical scores of 155, tying for 22nd place. “We hoped to finish better at state, but proud of this great group of student athletes,” said head coach Jeffrey Emery. Tate Gamble (82), Boston Meacham (84), Zach Robison (84) and Sam Summerhays (89) competed the first day for the Vikings, who did not advance as a team to the final round. “We had a rough first day and ended up in 11th place with only the top 10 teams advancing to Day 2,” Emery said. “It was just one of those days on the course; it just happened at the worst time.” Bountiful Bountiful competed at the 5A state tournament, but were unable to make the cut for the final round. “It was probably the team’s worst golf of the year,” said head coach Mike Maxwell. “The pressure got to them, I think. But, at least we made it to state.” The Redhawks were led by James Springer with an 81, Stockton Penman’s 83, Isaac Stout’s 84, Michael Campos’ 89, Dresden Bowman’s 90 and Luke Smith’s 97. Davis Landon tied for 10th at the 6A state tournament, finishing his play with a “beautiful tee shot” on the par 4 18th to set up a two-putt for birdie. “That was fun to see and to see his excitement was even better,” said head coach Josh Roberts. “I was very proud of Max and how he fought through each day. It was fun being able to spend the whole round with him. I think it was big for Max to have me with him and talk through shots and where and when we should

The Woods Cross boys golf team finished third at the 5A state golf tournament at Spanish Oaks Oct. 4-5.

be taking risks and when to play it smart. He’s an incredible talent and I’m excited to see how far I can help push him and the team to grow each year.” Roberts said many of the Darts other golf-

ers were there to support Landon. “That was awesome to see as well,” Roberts said. “I am excited for the bright future Davis golf has ahead of us and can’t wait for next season to start.” l

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This artist’s makeup is bringing the dead to life at Lagoon’s Frightmares By Sarah Segovia | sarahlynn0428@gmail.com

alloween may be over, but for airbrushing makeup artist Jocelyn Diane, it was quite a ride making scary creatures come to life during Lagoon’s Frightmares. “What I love is that every day is different,” said Diane. “My two favorite looks I have airbrushed so far this Halloween season were black-and-white clowns and a creepy doll. You can put makeup on anyone, but if the person really gets into playing that character, it makes all the difference.” Frightmares consists of about 10 different haunted attractions. “I mainly do the makeup for Malevolent Manor, but I dabble in different areas of the park,” she said. “We always have to be ready to do whoever is sent to us.” Managers at Frightmares choose the characters for each actor, while the makeup artists bring them to life. “My favorite part of my job, besides getting to do the makeup itself, is getting to see the reaction of the actors when they see their faces in the mirror afterwards,” Diane said. “Saturdays are my favorite days at the park,” she said. “On Saturdays, they stagger the time each house opens, so that the makeup team isn’t overwhelmed with all 300 actors at once. I do makeup for 15-25 people on an average Saturday. It usually takes between 10-30 minutes per actor. That means I do makeup for about six-eight hours a day.” Diane realized at a young age that makeup artistry was her passion. “When I was 15, I started working at Frightmares,” she said. Shortly after she was hired, the hiring age at the park was changed to 16. “I almost lost my job, but the costume and makeup manager fought for me,” said Diane. “I have been working here every fall since then.”

Lorenzo (left) and Felix (right) actors at Lagoon’s Frightmares with Black and White Clown makeup airbrushed by Jocelyn Diane.

Jocelyn Diane with a Carnival look she did on herself for Skills USA

joys a variety of other creative pursuits. “In my spare time, I love to read, paint, sculpt and I also have some video games that I really enjoy.” Visit Diane at G.O.A.T. barber shop in Clinton or contact her on Instagram @jocelyn_diane_beauty to see more of her work or DM her for airbrushing inquiries.l

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Pre-need headstones still prohibited in Centerville City Cemetery Linda Petersen | The City Journals CENTERVILLE—The Centerville City Council recently discussed allowing what are known as pre-need headstones in the city cemetery at the request of a burial plot owner. Ultimately, they decided it was not in the best interests of the city to do so. Placement of headstones over a burial plot prior to the owner dying became popular about three years ago. The practice is intended to allow the person to take care of all of his/her arrangements prior to passing away to alleviate stress and the financial burden for loved ones. At that time, the city was receiving about 10 to 15 requests a year to allow them. The city council and staff studied the issue and decided against allowing them and amended the cemetery ordinance to reflect that prohibition. Circumstances around placement of such headstones have not changed, Parks & Cemetery Director Bruce Cox told the council Sept. 21 at a work meeting. He recommended against allowing them. Primarily, there is the issue of liability, he said. Although those who purchase a plot at the cemetery sign a waiver absolving the city of any liability if there is damage to a headstone for any reason, family members can often become very upset, he said.

“Our crew is very good if we do damage,” he said. “As a policy anytime one of my people or city staff cause damage we want to know about it, and we want to fix it as quick as we can,” but the majority of damage is found out after the fact when family members visit the grave. Having such headstones increases the number of trips through gravesites by trucks from two to six, he said. There is also increased likelihood of damage to grass and landscaping. Each time a grave opened, the city must have the headstone moved and risk damage, he added. As Centerville does not have a cemetery office or full-time cemetery staff, there is no one available to oversee these installations. It also creates an “unnecessary urgency that it has to be done regardless of weather conditions or cemetery operations,” Cox said. Most burials take place between October and April when conditions may not be optimal. “A lot of time these urgent removals have to be done in the snow,” he said. Since most mortuaries and monument companies now offer pre-need packages where an individual can pay for all funeral costs including the headstone in advance,

Headstones placed over a burial plot before the owner dies is intended to allow a person to take care of arrangements in advance. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

there really is no need to allow early placement of these headstones, he said. “It’s a very bad business decision to put that on the citizens of Centerville and that risk and all those costs,” he said.

At the end of the discussion the members of the city council agreed with Cox and decided not to take any action on this issue. l

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hree of Farmington High’s spots reached the semifinals at the 6A state girls tennis tournament to lead the Phoenix to a tie for sixth place. Senior Elle Ferguson, at No. 2 singles, led Davis to a tie for eighth place as a team. Farmington Senior Shannon Anderson, at No. 1 singles, defeated Lone Peak’s Sydney Gardner 6-4, 6-4 and Bingham’s Avery Pack 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semifinals where she lost to Layton’s Tia Christopulos 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Freshman Brighton Johnson, playing No. 3 singles, beat Westlake’s Brianna Pickering 6-1, 6-0 and West’s Ting Ting Li 7-5, 6-3 before losing to the eventual champion, Layton’s Tara Christopulos 6-1, 6-0 in the semifinals. The No. 2 doubles pairing of juniors Hannah Hafen and Hannah Harmsen defeated Roy’s Sara Bird/Berlin Petersen 6-0, 6-1 and Bingham’s Hallie Jack/Hannah Yeates 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 to advance to the semifinal round where they lost to American Fork’s Ally Murdoch/Claire Griffin 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. Senior Alyssa Barrus lost to Lone

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Microchipping helps animal care reunite pets with their owners By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com KAYSVILLE—What can be worse for a pet owner than to lose their furry friend? If an animal has been microchipped chances are good for a pet to be reunited with its owner. “We’ve been doing microchipping for over a year now,” said Lisa LaGuess, office manager for Animal Care of Davis County. “But now we have access to the national database where we’re able to search for their number and reach out to whoever the microchip is registered to and get the animal home.” In 2019, the shelter stay was about eight days, she said. “In 2020 it was 3.38 due to the fact that we have more tools to reunite the family member. Just because they have four legs, they're still like family.” Microchipping is not a new thing, said LaGuess. “It takes time for society to accept. There’s a fear and people aren’t trusting because they see it as a GPS or tracking device. It’s not Big Brother. It’s purely to reunite your pet with you.” When the chip is scanned a number pops up, she said. “We type that into the database to see if it’s registered. Now we microchip all of our animals. It’s part of the adoption

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fee. Then it’s up to you to register them. We can help with that. You need to keep it up to date in case you move.” LaGuess said there was a Husky that had been missing for two years. “We ran the chip and found the owner. They drove very far to get the dog. It’s a very useful tool for the shelter.” The chip is a little device about the size of a grain of rice, she said. “It’s minor, they’re tiny little things. We implant it between the shoulder blades. It takes a needle to implant but typically the animal doesn’t mind at all, especially if they get a treat. We scan over the top to make sure it’s working and give the information to the owner.” Before they had access to the database, animal care officers would bring an animal in from the field and scan for a chip and then they had to try and figure out what company it was from, said LaGuess. “Then we had to reach out by phone. It was a lengthy process, especially when there are a lot of things to be done here.” The ability to search the database is just another level for that process, she said. “It’s a step in streamlining the process.” Pet owner’s information is protected,

This little kitty made himself at home in one of the offices at the shelter.

All animals at the shelter are microchipped before they are adopted. Courtesy photos

LaGuess said. “Only certain folks have access. There’s a double log in so it’s a two step process. That keeps everybody honest.” Animal care officers can scan animals for a chip out in the field, she said. “If you left your dog in the backyard and the neighbor kid left the gate open you don’t know your dog is out. Officers can access the database in the field and reunite you with your pet so they don’t have to come to the shelter. Keeping animals out of the shelter is our

goal.” LaGuess said typically an animal's picture is posted within an hour of arriving at the shelter. “Look at our website if you’re looking for an animal.” LaGuess is passionate about working at animal care. “I wake up every morning and say ‘whoo-hoo I get to go to the shelter.’ Do what you love and everything else falls into place.”l

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Close to 400 runners competed in six different races during the championships. Photo by Tom Haraldsen

Farmington runners capture District championships By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com LAYTON—Farmington high school varsity girls and boys teams captured the Davis District cross country championships held Sept. 29 at Layton City Park. The Phoenix girls easily outdistanced second-place Layton with a 36 point victory, while the Phoenix boys scored a 42 point win over runner up Bountiful. The varsity races concluded an afternoon of competitions across the 2.7 mile course. In the varsity girls’ division, Layton junior Hayley Low took the lead early and cruised home with a 20-plus win in a time of 16:27.48. Seniors Chloe Christy of Farmington and Sammi Stewart of Bountiful finished second and third in the race. Low’s victory was in a 5:59 pace for the Lancers. The varsity boys’ race went to Woods Cross junior Sam Hansen, who had the top time of all runners with a finish in 14:04.44, a 5:07 mile pace. He was followed by two more juniors, Spencer Bradshaw of Farmington and Andrew Jensen of Bountiful. There were six races in total and 396 finishers. All nine Davis District high schools competed in the annual competition. Next up are the Region 1 (Davis and Farmington) and Region 5 (Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross) championships, which were completed on Oct. 6 and 7 after our press deadline. The state cross country championships are set for Oct. 27 at the Rose Park complex in Salt Lake City, the first time they have ever been held at that site. Last year’s races were at Soldier Hollow in Wasatch County, and for many years before that, state races were held at Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City. l

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Here’s a look at the Davis District results, with low scores winning: Varsity girls Farmington 41 Layton 77 Bountiful 97 Viewmont 102 Davis 115 Syracuse 160 Northridge 165 Clearfield 204 Woods Cross 210 Varsity boys Farmington 38 Bountiful 80 Viewmont 84 Davis 137 Clearfield 149 Layton 161 Syracuse 164 Northridge 174 Woods Cross 190

Varsity Girls 1. Hailey Low, Layton, 16:27.48 2. Chloe Christy, Farmington, 16:48.22 3. Sammi Stewart, Bountiful, 17.08.63 4. Brynn Rees, Viewmont, 17:34.84 5. Lily Neff, Syracuse, 17:38.69 6. Taylor Miller, Farmington, 17:40.21 7. Isabella Hanks, Bountiful, 17.42.46 8. Natalie May, Farmington, 17:44.94 9. Gretchen Higley, Clearfield, 17:45.95 10. Ayla Kazmar, Farmington, 17:46.53 Others: 11. Quincy Wadley, Viewmont, 17:51.21; 13. Hope Stanley, Davis, 17:51.96; 14. Naomi Egnew, Viewmont, 17:54.21; 15. Katie Reaveley, Farmington, 17:56.90; 17. Emery Smith, Woods Cross, 18:00.46; 20. Katie Hansen, Woods Cross, 18:11.31 Varsity Boys 1. Sam Hansen, Woods Cross, 14:04.44 2. Spencer Bradshaw, Farmington, 14:05.47 3. Andrew Jensen, Bountiful, 14:17.55 4. Andrew Wadley, Viewmont, 14:20.46 5. Drew Hildreth, Farmington, 14:26.31 6. Aaron Miller, Farmington, 14:34.48 7. Adam Mabey, Bountiful, 14:34.55 8. Noah Horne, Syracuse, 14:39.30 9. Dallen James, Clearfield, 14:40.54 10. Gabe Hooper, Viewmont, 14:41.76 Others: 11. Simon Barlow, Bountiful, 14.45.24; 12. Bodie Williamson, Farmington, 14:57.78; 13. Izaac Crosland, Farmington, 14:57.79; 15. Jace Haven,

Farmington, 15:03.47; 16. Kohen Reed, Farmington, 15:04.68; 17. Quinton Anderson, Davis, 15:04.78; 18. Tim Clarke, Woods Cross, 15:05.69; 19. Evan Zierenberg, Viewmont, 15:08.30; 20. Colson Arbuckle, Viewmont, 15:09.54. Freshman/Sophomore Girls 1. Keria Stacey, Viewmont, 20:04.68; 2. Kate Richards, Davis, 20:13.74; 3. Eliza Gehring, Viewmont, 20:16.75; 4. Aubrey DeMordaunt, Farmington, 20:21.91; 5. Audrey Griffin, Farmington, 20:30.86 Freshman/Sophomore Boys 1. Peter Gehring, Viewmont, 15:57.85; 2. Corben Low, Layton, 16:04.51; 3. Joseph Miller, Farmington, 16:06.19; 4. Ben Hyde, Viewmont, 16:17.34; 5. Darion Gomez, Bountiful, 16:20.39 Junior/Senior Girls 1. Emma Albrechtsen, Farmington, 19:23.59; 2. Talin Stimpson, Farmington, 19:29.54; 3. Isabelle Lowe, Viewmont, 19:42.46; 4. Hannah Linford, Farmington, 19:52.19; 5. Eva Thomson, Davis, 19:56.79. Junior/Senior Boys 1. Dallin Holt, Farmington, 15:29.15; 2. Luke Jacobsmeyer, Farmington, 15:47.41; 3. Noah Marvel, Northridge, 15:49.40; 4. Bryson McNair, Woods Cross, 15:50.15; 5. Gabe Phippen, Woods Cross, 15:55.90.

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Monoclonal antibody treatment could save lives, prevent hospitalization By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com LAYTON—The battle against COVID continues to drag on with a surge in cases that is overwhelming hospitals. Getting the vaccine is the first line of defense, but a new treatment could help prevent hospitalization or possible death for those high risk patients who get the virus. “Hospital rates are going up, fatality rates are going up,” said Senate President J. Stuart Adams. “Intermountain Healthcare announced in early August that they had been studying monoclonal antibody treatments for a long time. It indicates that receiving the treatment within five to seven days of being diagnosed with COVID reduces significantly your chances of going to the hospital or dying.” Davis Hospital and Medical Center opened a treatment center last month. “We’re excited to offer this to patients in our community,” said Diane Townsend, Marketing Director. “We know there is a need out in the community. Our goal is to keep COVID patients out of the ICU and hospital as much as we can. We’re excited to have this tool for our providers when they have sick patients.” Bountiful doctor and House Representative Ray Ward explained how monoclonal antibodies work. “Our body learns how to make antibodies when we’re sick,” he said. “A vac-

cine tells us how to make it but it doesn’t help us after we’ve got the virus. So that antibody is made in a lab someplace else and we give that to them.” Intermountain’s study shows it helps reduce the number of people who get sick from going into the hospital, said Ward. “If we give it to people who are older, sicker or high risk, 1 in 10 have a better chance of not going into the hospital.” The treatment is given by IV, he said. “You can’t just get it at the pharmacy. It’s more complicated than a pill or a vaccine in your arm. It’s only one treatment but has to be done at an infusion center.” It’s physician directed, said Townsend. “The appointment is scheduled by a physician. We’ll absolutely get patients in as quickly as we can. Patients need it and need it right right away.” This is a tool not a cure, Adams said. “It’s not a silver bullet but it’s a tool that should be used. If you have a medical condition this might save your life. I continue to encourage vaccinations and still believe it is the best form of defense against the virus.” Adams said he is grateful for the health department and others who have worked to fight the virus. “(DCHD director) Brian Hatch has been a leader. He’s done an unbelievable

Davis Hospital and Medical Center has opened a monoclonal antibody treatment clinic. Courtesy photo

job trying to get people vaccinated and trying to manage the virus. He deserves accolades.” The Davis Hospital treatment center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patients should contact their doctor for a referral after receiving a positive COVID test.

“It’s important to get the word out,” said Adams. “The more people that know the more lives can be saved. As a state we’ve been trying to save lives, businesses and keep schools open so if we can get this out there to help more people that’s what we want to do.” l

Some Holiday Prices May Not Be Merry, But Utah’s Economy Looks Bright By Robert Spendlove, Zions Bank Senior Economist

here are many reasons to be cheerful about Utah’s economy heading into the holiday season. While pandemic-related challenges – including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and inflation – could make your holiday shopping a bit less merry this year, the overall economic picture looks bright. Utah’s economy now has 47,000 more jobs than it did at its pre-pandemic peak in February 2020. There’s only one other state – Idaho – that is above its employment in early 2020. And Utahns are ringing in the holidays with more economic optimism than the rest of the nation. The University of Utah’s Consumer Confidence survey was 83.0 in September, compared to 72.8 for the University of Michigan’s national Index of Consumer Sentiment. Both surveys use similar questions and methodology. Consumers stepped up their spending in the fall, which is good news for customer-facing businesses after a summer of weakening demand. The winter season should bring an additional lift to Utah’s retailers, with the average shopper spending nearly

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$1,000 on holiday purchases like gifts, food and decorations, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s on par with 2020 holiday spending, though holiday budgets won’t stretch as far this year. Consumer prices are up 5.4% compared to one year ago – the highest we’ve seen in 20 years. Meanwhile, producer prices – selling prices received by domestic producers for their output – have jumped 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. That’s an indication that inflation may stick around for a while. In addition to higher prices, holiday shoppers may deal with longer-than-usual lines and wait times because of the labor shortage, and out-of-stock items because of ongoing supply chain problems. This “everything shortage” we are seeing right now presents real challenges and is causing real struggles for families in Utah and around the country. It is a continual reminder that we remain in a COVID economy. As the pandemic transitions into an endemic, these temporary effects should dissipate – but it will take some time. However, Utah remains an example of economic success and strength. The state’s economy was not immune to the impacts of the recession, but it has recovered well and is again the envy of the nation. This should

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Centerville wants residents to avoid street parking during snow events Linda Petersen | The City Journals CENTERVILLE—As winter approaches, residents should be aware that the city prohibits overnight street parking by vehicles from midnight to 6 a.m. during the winter months from Dec. 1 to March 31. The term “vehicle” includes (but is not limited to) cars, trucks, boats, motorhomes or any type of trailer. The ban does not apply to emergency vehicles. In February, the city council considered amending its parking ordinance to ban street parking during and for 12 hours after snow events. The change was requested by Police

Chief Paul Child and the Streets Supervisor Mark Marchant to allow snow ploughs better access for safe snow removal. “Oftentimes, our Public Works are ploughing during the daytime and when they encounter cars parked in the street that block their ploughing, they’ll routinely ask the police department to come and assist,” Police Lt. Allen Ackerson said at that time. “We have no ability…to even request a person to move their car because there’s no teeth behind our request. So, this fills that gap during daytime hours.”

However, after a long discussion where council members expressed concern that residents might be unduly penalized if they were at work or away during a snowstorm, they decided to have city staff rework the ordinance language. Ultimately, at the recommendation of city staff, the council decided rather than amending the ordinance, to work to have the current ordinance “more effectively and efficiently enforced,“ City Manager Brant Hanson said.

“The snow plough trucks are challenging to drive and maneuver around cars,” he said. “We want to make sure people are safe on the road and we want to make sure we don’t damage any cars as we’re ploughing.” “With the hillside we have, coming down those steep roads is particularly tough for our drivers, so we just need people to be mindful of the weather conditions,” he added. “If it’s going to snow the next day, just make sure they remove their cars off the street.”l

Centerville residents may get relief on water bill Linda Petersen | The City Journals CENTERVILLE—Residents struggling to pay their water bills may soon get some help thanks to a new Department of Workforce Services Water Assistance Program the city has signed onto. The new program is being funded by $6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act which DWS will receive in 2021 and 2022. It is unknown what will happen to the program after those funds are expended. For the first six months of the program which began Oct. 1, those who have had their water shut off or have received a shutoff notice, may apply to DWS for this emergency relief, Centerville Finance Director Nate Plaizier told the city council Sept. 21. If they qualify, DWS will pay the entire bill directly to the city. Although the program covers water and storm drain fees, since the city’s water fees are bundled with garbage fees and sometimes Utopia fees, in those instances

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those past due fees will be covered. After the first six months, the program will be opened to those who need assistance with their water bill who have not received shutoff notices. “This is a pretty cool program that I think will be very beneficial for some of our residents,” Plaizier said. The city sends out about 50 to 70 shut off notices each month, City Manager Brant Hanson said. About 12 of those get close to or are shut off. In those instances, city staff members do their best to help these individuals with advice, he said. “I appreciate staff who found this and came up with this,” Mayor Clark Wilkinson said. “You don’t traditionally think of the Division of Workforce Services doing this kind of thing…so it sounds like this is a wonderful thing.” The city council approved the agreement between Centerville and DWS on Sept. 21. l

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WXHS girls tennis is best in state By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

or the first time in its history, the Woods Cross High girls tennis team won the 5A state title, sharing the honor with co-champion Highland after the two-day tournament at Liberty Park Oct. 7 and 9. The Wildcats, who won their fifth consecutive Region 5 championship, were led by freshman cousins Sage Bergeson and Emmy Richards who won titles at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively. “I’m thrilled, of course!” said head coach Molly Richards. “The first state tennis championship in Woods Cross history is a big deal and I couldn’t be more happy for them. The very first week of the season, I sat down with the girls and asked them to extend their goals this season to include not only a region championship but also a state title,” Coach Richards said. “I knew they had the talent to do it, but there was a lot of hard work – and a few unforeseen challenges, as always – to overcome to get there.” Bergeson, playing at No. 1 singles, defeated Stansbury’s Anna Jones 6-0, 6-0 in the first round before beating Olympus’ Elisabeth Carter 6-4, 6-4 to reach the semifinal round where she defeated Timpview’s Sofie Thompson 6-0, 6-1. In the finals, the freshman defeated senior Dylan Lolofie, of Highland, 6-4, 6-4. Emmy Richards, at No. 2 singles, defeated Spanish Fork’s Gaby Trejo 6-0, 6-0 and then Highland’s Gabrielle Dooling 6-2, 6-3 to reach the semis against Park City’s Olivia Tamina who she beat 6-2, 6-1. The freshman defeated Olympus’ Svannah Rosenhan, also a freshman, in the finals 7-6 (1), 6-4. “It’s hard to speak about individual performances because each contribution mattered this weekend,” coach Richards said. “Of course, Sage and Emmy winning the singles titles was a huge boost. They both played two very, very talented opponents in the second round and again in the finals and they both played phenomenal tennis. They are young, but they certainly have the physical talent and mental toughness to battle bigger, stronger opponents and they demonstrated what they are capable of this weekend. So excited to have them in our singles lineup for the next three years.” Rachel Preston lost to eventual semifinalist Emilee Nicholls of Salem Hills at No. 3 singles 7-5, 6-4 in the first round. Elena Smart/Peyton Kossin defeated Brighton’s Nicole Devashrayee/Kalli Olsen 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in the first round at No. 1 doubles before beating Springville’s Maizie Thompson/Cheyenne Skinner 6-1, 6-2 to reach the semifinal round against Alta’s Grace Anthony/ Brooklyn Dowdell who they defeated 6-3, 7-6 (3). In the finals against Timpview’s Emma Wilkinson/Kylie Woods, the senior duo, lost in a tough three-setter 6-4 4-6, 7-6 (6). “Not enough can be said of Elena and Peyton, who was coming off an injury that sidelined her for nearly the entire season,” coach Richards said. “They rose to the occa-

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sion as a newly formed doubles team to advance to the finals against Timpveiw where they lost a heartbreaker in a third set tiebreaker. It doesn’t get any closer than that. But, the points they earned by advancing to that final match were critical to clinching the state title.” At No. 2 doubles, Bella Adams/Abby Stratford defeated Maple Mountain’s Laura Hammer 7-5, 6-4 in the first round before losing to the eventual semi-finalist team of Springville’s Calianna Skinner/Elizabeth Francom 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in a “tough loss” in the quarterfinals. “They should have and could have won that match, but their first round win was huge for us,” coach Richards said. “They had a great season and are talented girls who are a delight to coach.” “I am so proud of the girls for the way they all worked and improved as individuals, but also how they fully embraced the concept of team and were always willing to put individual preferences and aspirations behind the common goals of the team,” coach Richards said. “Their ability and willingness to play when and where I needed them and adjust to some last minute adjustments to our doubles lineups made the difference for us at the state tournament. It is just a phenomenal group of girls with amazingly supportive parents. You can’t ask for much more than that as a coach.” The Wildcats will lose five seniors from their team, but coach Richards is confident that her program’s depth and talent will keep Woods Cross competitive for several years to come. Viewmont Viewmont’s Brooke Maxwell lost to Lehi’s Caroline Moon in the first round 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1 at No. 1 singles. Emmie Bowen lost to Timpview’s Anna Stewart in the first round 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 at No. 2 singles. Anna Fillmore, at No. 3 singles, lost to eventual semi-finalist Alta’s Racquel Passey 6-4, 6-0 in the first round. “Brooke showed a lot of grit and mental toughness in staying with her opponent,” said head coach Scott Judy. “Emmie had the match of the season for our team. She held her own against a girl from a top team in Region 8. Anna got to dip her toe in the state experience and see what it’ll take to get back and move forward.” In doubles play, Bella Uffens/Laney Keller lost to eventual semifinalist Park City’s Mayne Hansen/Aly Inglish 6-1, 6-1 in the first round at No. 2 doubles. “Bella and Laney shook off some early nerves and improved their play throughout the match,” Judy said. “I’m really proud of my team. Although the results at state aren’t what we hoped for, we built a foundation for the next few years. I love this team; these girls made coaching fun for me again. I’m proud of what they have accomplished in the classroom. They’re great players on the court, but

Emmy Richards, left, and Sage Bergeson, both freshmen, won individual state titles at the 5A State Tennis Championships that concluded on Saturday. Courtesy of WXHS

they’re better students and people.” Bountiful Sarah Olsen/Annie Black lost to eventual

finalist Timpview’s Olive Esplin/Aubrey Page 6-1, 6-0 in the first round at No. 2 doubles. l

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Nine years without a cold? By Priscilla Schnarr

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Bountiful 14-year-old Craige Smith has his blood drawn for the Children’s Genomics Study. Courtesy photo

Children’s Genomics Study offers hope for future treatments By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—A groundbreaking Children’s Genomics Study at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is now offering more collection methods for children to participate. The HerediGene: Children’s Study is the world’s largest DNA mapping effort ever undertaken in kids. Intermountain Healthcare launched the study in 2020 with the goal of collecting 50,000 DNA samples from children ages newborn to 18 years to aid children access to future treatments and possible cures for genetic disorders, based on their unique DNA, according to a release. It is part of the global initiative HerediGene: Population Study for adults. “My dad participated in the HerediGene study,” said Bountiful resident Elissa Smith. “He has terminal lung cancer but chose to do it. Now there’s a wider age range. That is part of why we got involved. My two sons who are 21 and younger and my 14 year old did it.” It’s so critical, she said. “It’s the largest, historic study ever done in the popu-

lation.” Smith’s children gave a small sample of blood for the study. “They only take like 2.5 teaspoons of blood then it’s sent to the study,” she said. “It’s not uncommon to get your blood drawn. It’s just an extra draw and you’re already there.” Even if a child isn’t getting lab work done they can still participate by giving a small blood sample or with a cheek swab that is a new option. “In my work at Primary Children’s and as a father, I know that asking children to volunteer for a shot or a ‘poke’ to draw blood is a tall order,” said Dustin Lepson, administrator of Primary Children’s Hospital. “These new painless, convenient options and opportunities will remove barriers to participating in the study. This will give our researchers the information they need to discover and develop better treatments for kids and save lives.” “You don’t hear back (with results) unless you have a genetic marker for a disease,” said Smith. “We took part for the greater good. It’s worth it if we could find a cure for cancer, MS, sickle cell, etc. They’ve already found some information.” It’s important for the future of medicine, she said. “Will it fix my dad? No. He has three siblings who have already died, he’ll be the fourth. There is a genetic component to cancer. That’s why he chose to participate.” Smith and some of her siblings have also participated in the adult study. “I want to find a cure for it (cancer),” she said. “I don’t want to have to take my kids in for chemo – that sucks. We’re dealing with the opportunity to cure so many terrible things. We’re right on the cusp. We need to get involved to move the study forward.” l

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One cool November morning, mom twisted my blonde hair into two braids and painted my face with orange and blue stripes. I put on a fringed vest made from a paper grocery bag (decorated with stick figures and animals), donned my construction paper headband with its fake feathers and walked uphill (both ways) in the snow to school. Along the way, I met up with friends dressed as Indians or outfitted in Pilgrim attire, with black, buckled hats or kitchen aprons. We were heading to our second-grade class party, unaware we were perpetuating a myth handed down for generations regarding the First Thanksgiving. We’d been taught the feast was a celebration of friendship, that the Indians didn’t want their BFFs to starve during the winter. We didn’t know Pilgrims were the guests that never leave, who end up stealing your bath towels and giving you smallpox. We also didn’t know ancestors of the Wampanoag Nation hadn’t been invited to the feast, but responded when they heard Pilgrims firing guns, and thought the settlers were under attack. But the Pilgrims were just shooting their rifles into the air, celebrating a successful harvest, like ya do. Have Americans always been gun lunatics? Our school Thanksgiving dinner consisted of turkey-shaped sugar cookies, banana bread, orange soda, candy corn and other

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