The Davis Journal | January 27, 2023

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BOUNTIFUL HIGH ROCKS OUT AT BATTLE OF THE BANDS

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL–An auditorium full of high school students is anything but quiet but last week’s assembly at Bountiful High blew the roof off. Battle of the Bands has become a tradition at the school and for organizers David and Alexandra Sandberg it’s in their blood.

“We’ve been doing it for six years,” said Alexandra. “Our oldest son entered the Battle of the Bands eight years ago and a whole world was introduced to us. This displayed all that he loved and gave him a chance to perform in front of the school. It gave him a place to do that. We took over and never looked back. We just couldn’t let it go.”

It’s run through the PTA, said David. “They started the program 20 years ago.”

When the Sandbergs got involved they decided to bring it to the next level.

“It’s been life changing,” said Alexandra. “We’ve seen so many little miracles. Most of these kids don’t do other things.This gives them a chance to shine. Many are going through really hard things. This is how they speak.”

They hold auditions in September, she said. “We had seven bands try out and only four can go through. Every single band was cheering on the others. Those four bands go onto region.”

There’s also an open mike where students perform original songs. “One of the girls sang her song and everyone was crying,” said Alexandra. “Our hearts were breaking. It was a song to her sister telling

NEWS BREAK

Doomsday Clock shows world is close to catastrophe

The world is closer to catastrophe than ever before, according to the Doomsday Clock, the metaphorical measure of challenges to humanity, was reset to 90 seconds before midnight on Tuesday. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists said the move — the closest to widespread calamity humanity has ever been judged to be — was due “largely, though not exclusively,” to the war in Ukraine.

America has a work problem

A new Gallup poll finds that large numbers of workers, especially Gen Zers and young millennials, are not engaged with their jobs. Young people in particular reported feeling less cared about at work and having fewer opportunities to learn and grow.

Third Mass Shooting in three days

Only 3 days after the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California that took the lives of 11 people, a shooting in nearby Half Moon Bay has taken the lives of 7 more. Together with a crowd shooting in Oakland the day between, 19 people have died in the same area in the last eight days. These shootings are the 37th, 38th, and 39th of the year, which is not even a month old yet.

Disney World’s Splash Mountain closes for good

her how much they would miss her if she committed suicide. Some of them are going through a lot of hard stuff. It's through music they can express themselves.”

Bands have to play an original song and a cover song, said David. “The cover song has to be family friendly. It can’t talk

about drugs or have foul language and nothing sexual. They learn to live by the rules. It’s a beautiful thing having rules, structure. It teaches them life skills.”

The Sandbergs have brought in some

Please see BATTLE: pg. 2

Fans had one final run down Splash Mountain in Florida's Disney World on Sunday, before it closed for good. It had been in operation since 1992. Renovations on Splash Mountain, which many fans consider a Disney staple, began on Monday. Disney announced in June 2020 that it was planning to reimagine the ride after growing complaints due to its associations with the 1946 film Song of the South, namely a Change.org petition with over 21,000 signatures stating that the ride is “steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes.”

Drummer Lachlan Mangum warms up while competitors and friends cheer him on for Bountiful High School’s Battle of the Bands.

AHSHAT DHIMAN (PLAYING GUITAR) with the band Times Abominable plays the crowd and gets love from his friends and fellow competitors.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

talented judges for the event. “We had Chance Thomas who is kind of the father of music for modern video games,” said David. “He did the music for the Avatar and Lord of the Rings games. He has an Oscar and several Grammys.”

“We’ve been trying to get him for the last six years,” said Alexandra. “This was the magical year that he said he could do it. We also had Madeline Page who was a contestant on the Voice. We’re excited that such professional judges could come. The kids were beside themselves.”

“Two of the other judges were past students,” said David. “After high school they got together and started a band called Acacia Ridge. They have 4 million followers. The kids all know them because the band is popular. They know how the kids feel because they were in their shoes 10 years ago.”

It gives the kids a chance to get out there and live their dream, said Alexandra. “They feel like a rock star for that day and they are.”

Life can be tough and sadly one student took his own life, she said. "At the funeral his mom said the

greatest thing he ever experienced was Battle of the Bands.”

The bottom line is to make sure these kids know they are loved, said Alexandra. “That they know that they have self worth. We’re in the business of providing a safe place, a program where the kids can be lifted up and feel loved.”

They follow the kids’ lives after high school, she said. “We love these kids.They’re our kids. We’re two people who have a bunch of sons and daughters. It’s well worth the time we put into it.” Region for the Battle of the Bands will be held March 4 at Bountiful High and Rock’n the Arts will be the night before featuring all of the bands that tried out but didn’t make it. Look for more information on the BHS website. l

BATTLE: Continued from pg. 1

LEADING OFF THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS to a “packed house” is Honey Mud. Though they didn’t win, one student commented on their “sweet sound.”

Esteemed judges Madilyn Paige, Flip Twogood, Christian Mayfield and Chance Thomas watch the act Scarred Hearts perform.

LANCE PARKER STOLE THE audience’s heart and the judges’ votes winning First Place in the Open Mic category.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

Beams placed for new bridge structures connecting I-15 with West Davis Highway

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—For the next four to five months, motorists traveling on Legacy Parkway and I-15 will see some big changes as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) places beams for bridge structures over I-15, Legacy and the railroad to connect with the new West Davis Highway. The first of the series of closures southbound on Legacy took place last weekend and northbound closures are set for the Feb. 4.

“The first of eight beams went up the weekend of Jan. 21,” said Rex Harris, UDOT project director. “Those will be connected together to make a set of four longer beams that will go over top of the southbound Legacy Parkway. We want to limit the impact to drivers. All of the traffic from Legacy will be forced over to I-15.”

Each of the four longer beams are 192 feet long, more than 6 feet tall and weigh about 99,000 pounds, according to UDOT.

The West Davis Highway is a new 16mile, 4-lane divided highway under construction in western Davis County between I-15/ Legacy Parkway in Farmington and the future

By Robert Spendlove Zions Bank Senior Economist

To survive and thrive in our changing environment, all businesses must remain nimble and responsive to the needs of a growing population.

I recently toured Lone Peak Hospital in southern Salt Lake County and was impressed by their mastery of this concept.

Lone Peak, located in the heart of one of the fastest growing areas of Utah, has adapted to the constantly changing economic and demographic landscape around it. Although the hospital opened its doors only 10 years ago, it just completed a major expansion, including nearly doubling its bed count and expanding its women’s services, surgical services, and interventional radiology services.

But even as well as Lone Peak Hospital is doing, it can’t stop now; it must, like any other business that wants to thrive, continue considering – and responding to – the economic and

extension of S.R 193 in West Point, a UDOT release said. Six new interchanges will provide access to Farmington, Kaysville, Layton and Syracuse. The project also includes more than 10 miles of new trails. Its anticipated completion is 2024.

“Crossing over I-15 will be the milestone,” said Harris. “We’ll be using big heavy 300 foot beams, about the size of a football field. We’ll get it done as quickly as possible to limit the impact.”

I-15 has five to six times the traffic of Legacy, he said. “Legacy has about 30,000 vehicles a day and I-15 is pushing 150,000 a day. The biggest route will be Parrish Lane to Legacy. We’ll have signage back on I-15 before I-80 so that drivers have a few choices to get off before they get to Parrish Lane.”

By the time drivers get to Parrish Lane there will be 30 percent more traffic, said Harris. “They need to plan ahead to get to I-215 or onto Legacy as soon as they can. That will make it so much better for traffic flow. The schedule may need to be tweaked depending on the weather but we’re anticipating it to take place mid-April.”

The Jan. 21 closure finished ahead of schedule and Harris hopes that will continue.

“That exceeded our expectations,” he said. “We’ve planned ahead to impact people as little as possible so it will be a win, win for everybody.”

For more information about the West

Utah must be nimble to adapt to an evolving landscape

demographic changes around it.

Our state continues to grow. Utah’s population topped 3.4 million last year, and grew by more than 61,000 people, according to the recently released 2023 Economic Report to the Governor. This is like adding a new city the size of Herriman every year. And Utah remains one of the fastest growing states in the nation.

Our birth rate is slowing. One of the traditional unique characteristics of Utah’s population growth is that because of our high fertility rate, most of the population growth has come from “natural increase” −− the number of births minus deaths in the year. However, in recent years Utah’s fertility rate dropped and is now lower than South Dakota, Nebraska and North Dakota. But Utah recently saw a resurgence in births. For the first time since 2008, Utah births increased in 2022, topping 46,000.

Migration is driving our growth. Utah has seen a migration surge in recent years. The Utah Population Committee estimates that net migration (in-migration minus out-migration)

brought more than 38,000 new residents to our state in 2022. This represents 62% of Utah’s total population growth and it is the highest number of people moving into the Beehive State in a single year.

Growth is a bane and a boon. There is no doubt that our state has struggled under the weight of high population growth and high migration. Population growth puts greater strains on roads, schools, housing, public utilities, natural resources, and social services. It is vital for civic leaders across the state to appropriately plan for population growth and build the infrastructure necessary to support these new residents. And we must all adjust to higher demand for our limited resources as the population grows.

However, while population growth produces challenges, it is much better than the alternative. Many states in our country are currently experiencing the struggles of population loss. In these states, governments struggle to fix roads, bridges, and infrastructure; businesses struggle with decreasing demand as customers move

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.

Davis Highway visit the project website at westdavis.udot.utah.gov or the Facebook group, facebook.com/groups/westdavishighway. The project team can also be reached at 877-298-1991.l

away; and housing price growth slows or drops as people leave. On the other side of the world, China just announced that for the first time since 1961 the country’s population shrank. A shrinking population will cause the supply of workers to shrink, which may cause productivity and overall economic growth to languish. Supporting the needs of China’s aging population will place a greater strain on workers and taxpayers as the dependency ratio increases.

Utah is fortunate to have unmatched natural beauty, a high quality of life, and a strong and vibrant economy. Businesses are attracted to our state because of our strong and growing workforce, which is driven by strong population growth. And nimble companies and communities will be able to thrive in our growing state. “We’ve been caring for people and improving lives in Utah for a long time, and we’re committed to evolving with the communities here,” Greg Angle, president of MountainStar Healthcare, said in a recent news release. Other businesses who want to thrive should follow suit. l

Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

Shalise Owens DNP, FNP-C

CREWS INSTALL STEEL bridge beams. The set of four beams each weigh about 99,000 pounds.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

UDOT CLOSED SOUTHBOUND LEGACY PARKWAY between Park Lane in Farmington and Parrish Lane in Centerville last weekend to allow crews to place beams for bridge structures. A series of closures are set for the next four to five months.

CAPITAL CORNER

What’s happening on the Hill?

Vouchers

Controversial bill HB215 would create a $42 million fund from taxpayer money called the “Utah Fits All Scholarship” to send students to private school or be homeschooled. It would also set up an ongoing $6,000 salary and benefits increase for teachers, contingent on supporting vouchers, according to the Desert News. HB215 already passed through the House and on Monday passed through a second committee which is the last step before heading to the full Senate for a final vote.

Domestic violence database

SB117, sponsored by Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, would create a database for police of past domestic violence incidents and calls to police. Police would also be required to complete a Lethality Assessment Program questionnaire with the survivor to determine their potential danger. Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson appeared before the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday in support of the bill. Henderson’s cousin was killed by her ex in August.

Vaccine Passport ban

A bill that died last year has resurfaced but seems more likely to pass. The new vaccine passport ban bill HB131 seeks to bar private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination for customers and employees. The Utah Jazz required proof of vaccination for fans to get into games in the 2021-22 season. It quickly fizzled as the Jazz dropped the requirement a few months later. The bill will be sent to the House and is expected to pass.

Transgender bill

The House Health and Human Services Standing Committee voted on Tuesday to back SB16 that would ban sex reassignment surgeries for minors and place a moratorium on new prescriptions of puberty blockers and cross-

Compiled by Becky Ginos

sex hormones for children and teens, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Senator sponsors bill against

gas chamber euthanasia in animal shelters

Actress Katherine Heigl, a Utah native and founder of the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, an organization dedicated to animal welfare, was at the State Capitol last week to back a bill sponsored by Sen. Mike McKell that would eliminate gas chamber euthanasia in animal shelters.

“I didn’t really know about it until it was brought to my attention when I saw a video that I can never unsee,” said Heigl. “They put several animals in at once and it takes them 20 to 30 minutes to die. They fight each other to get out – it’s torture.”

There are three of the chambers in Utah. McKell and Heigl are working to do away with those. “Not one animal should die like that,” Heigl said. “The mark of a civilized community is to take care of the innocent. We can do better than this.”l

Social media – the truth behind the post

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—It’s become the norm for children and adults to spend hours on social media. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, everyone wants to know what’s going on in someone else’s life or they’re posting about their own. It can be a fun pastime but it can also be dangerous because predators are looking at those posts too. Bountiful Police Officer Joubert held a class last week for parents and their teens to warn them about what they should watch out for.

“This is shoved into our faces every day,” he said. “It’s unavoidable. I’ve been a police officer for 15 years. It wasn’t a thing when I started in 2008.”

It also does great things, said Joubert. “We’ve solved a ton of crimes with social media but 5-10 percent of people are unable to control the time spent online.”

Kids think they’re missing out, he said. “There are social expectations. It’s instant gratification and reward seeking. But there’s video truths behind those posts.”

Joubert showed several posts where people set up a perfect pose and shared it but looking at the big picture they’re not perfect at all – but that’s all anyone sees. “We’re perfect curators for the museum of ourselves.”

Social media promotes different expectations, said Joubert. “There are physical expectations that cause things like body dysmorphia that get worse on social media. There’s material expectations where you see crazy things other people are making. When you try it it isn’t as easy as they make it look.”

Online impersonation is another problem, he said. “People can hack your social media pretending to be you.”

Others fall prey to things like catfishing, he said. “To prevent that you have to have an awkward conversation.”

Joubert gave the example of former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o who fell for a catfishing scheme where he became romantically involved with a woman who had created a false persona. “Then they request credit cards, cash, etc. Anyone can fall for this.”

Perhaps a well-known danger is playing online games like Roblox, he said. “You don’t know who you’re talking to. The possibilities are endless. Predators

spend hours and hours normalizing a relationship between a 25-year-old and a 13-year-old. Tell your parents, tell somebody.”

There was a stabbing in Mueller Park with two people who met on Tinder, said Joubert. “That happened right here in Bountiful.”

Sextoration is also a growing problem, he said. “Seventy-eight percent are female minors. Never send intimate photos. Someone sends a compromising photo then the predator threatens to send them to their family or post them if they don’t send them money. Don’t send nudes you don’t know what’s going to happen to them.”

Bullying takes place on social media too, Joubert said. “It’s subtle. You can’t underestimate the impact you can have on other people. We had that case up by the ‘B’ where people got stabbed for talking trash on TikTok.”

Joubert referred to a show on Netflix called “Brainchild” that has an episode talking about the effects of social media and bullying. “Be the one who is positive,” he said. “Build someone up. Be curious – not judgmental.” l

OLD POLES

Bountiful City Power workers replace multiple aging poles on 800 East in Bountiful. A few weeks ago residents were without power for several hours when poles failed.

Let us tell the world!

Celebrating an anniversary or a 70th, 80th or 90th birthday?

Are you planning a wedding or have you just had one?

How cute is that 1-year-old child or grandchild of yours?

The Davis Journal wants to help you spread the word. Please submit a photo and a short writeup of whatever you are celebrating or planning to our editor at becky.g@davisjournal.com.

This is a great way to let the community know what’s happening in your world.

Our publications go into mailboxes each Friday and are produced on Mondays and Tuesdays of that week. So your deadline would be Monday at 5 p.m.

Let us help you tell the world! From your friends and neighbors at the Davis Journal!

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

before 7 a.m. in the area of 500 West and 1500 South near the border of Woods Cross and Bountiful.

Woman suspected of theft and fraud

Bountiful Police Detective Young needs assistance in identifying this suspect in a vehicle theft and fraud case. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at 801-298-6000 and reference case 22-3780.

DCSO looking for package thief

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify this man who is suspected of stealing packages from a residence on Mutton Hollow Road in unincorporated Davis County. He was last seen driving a red vehicle, believed to be an SUV or a truck.

If you have information about the theft, please call the Davis County non-emergency line at 801-451-4150 and reference case number D2213998.

Man wanted for questioning in theft

Layton Police need help identifying this man who is wanted for questioning in the theft of golf equipment from Dick’s Sporting Goods recently. If you can help identify him, please call the LPD at 801-497-8300.

To preserve decaying sandstone against decay, two methods have been suggested that have proved effective. If a piece of rotten sandstone is treated with certain chemical compounds of alcohol and silica and then exposed to moist air, the silica is deposited and forms a protective cement coating. Lime has also been found very effective for the same purpose.

1933

It is evident that chemistry will play an important part in any future war. Any program of national preparedness which does not provide adequate means for meeting gas attacks and other forms of chemical warfare is sadly deficient in a branch of military activity which may prove of vital importance.

1943

The 1,000 feet of hose has arrived to complete the fire equipment for the Clearfield volunteer fire department, the fire chief said Friday. The fire engine was purchased several months ago and will serve the Clearfield area.

1953

The subject of the first general meeting of the South Davis Chamber of Commerce to be discussed is one that is most timely to the residents of South Davis – the lo-

cation of the new super highway through Davis County. Representatives of the state highway department will be on hand to show on maps exactly where the new road will be routed.

1963

Have your Social Security card ready please. In a bank? Yes. A new government regulation requires all businesses paying more than $10 a year in interest or dividends to record the Social Security number, and to report at the end of the year all interest or dividends paid over that amount.

1973

Davis County still is one of Utah’s fastest growing counties. Its population increased about 4,000 between July 1971 and July 1972, according to a study by the Utah Bureau of Economic and Business Research. Davis County showed a population estimate of 103,000 for July 1, 1971 and 107,000 for July 1, 1972. The latter figure accounts for 360.3 persons per square mile.

1983

Data Processing is the fastest growing business in the United States. In an effort to help meet the great growth in this field the Davis Area Vocational Center is offering training in Data Processing Programming for job entry skills.

Retired DCSO K9 passes away

Nomos, a retired K-9 officer with the Davis County Sheriff’s Office, lost his battle with stomach cancer. Nomos was 9.5 years old, according to a DCSO Facebook post. “K9 Officer Nomos spent 6.5 years at our office, specializing in narcotics detection and apprehension. He was a 6-month-old pup when he first hit the streets of Davis County and quickly became one of our most successful K9 officers,” the post said. “Nomos carried out the rest of his life right where he started, next to his favorite human, Lt. Johnson. It is never easy to lose one of our own, but we’re grateful Nomos is now playing catch pain-free alongside his brothers and sisters. RIP Nomos.”

One injured in auto/ pedestrian accident

A man who was injured in an auto/ pedestrian accident Tuesday morning was transported to the hospital. No other information was available as of press time. The accident took place just

KPD female officers work patrol at the same time

For the first time in Kaysville Police Department’s history, all of their female officers were working patrol at the same time last week. From left to right, Officer Noelia Sarmiento, Officer Lexi Benson (field training Officer Velasquez that day), and Detective Sergeant Lacy Turner (field training Officer Sarmiento that day). “To say we are proud of our female enforcers is an understatement,” a KPD social media post said. “We value what these women bring to the table.”

Driver hit by loose tire

A woman escaped serious injury after her car’s windshield was hit by a loose tire on I-15 last week. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, another driver headed northbound on I-15 near 2600 South in Bountiful was traveling too fast, lost control and hit a barrier. The woman suffered a cut to her head.

Assistant Chief supports domestic violence law changes

Woods Cross Police Assistant Chief Osoro speaks in favor of domestic violence law changes introduced by Sen. Todd Weiler. WXPD was the first agency in Utah to use the Lethality Assessment Program, helping domestic violence victims realize they could be in grave danger, a WXPD Facebook post said.

“She Loves Me”

Through Feb. 18

$19-$37

CenterPoint Legacy Theatre 525 N. 400 West, Centerville

Business Alliance Networking

Luncheon

Davis Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret Dr., Kaysville

Girls & Women in Sports Day

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6:30-8 p.m. Davis High School Main Gym

325 S. Main St., Kaysville

Kaysville Daddy Daughter Dance

Friday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4, 7-9 p.m.

$30 per dad/daughter. $10 each additional daughter

Kaysville Parks & Recreation, 85 N. 100 East

Northern Utah Spring Home Show

Feb. 3-4, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Davis Conference Center

1651 N. 700 West, Layton

Small Concert Series: Beautiful Dream er Trio

OPINION

A different take on curriculum

As everyone who has attended a school board meeting is aware, there is an ongoing and often heated debate about school curriculum. Conservatives generally want to paint a “happy face” on history, ignoring the ugly racism and misdeeds while focusing on America being a shining light on the hill. More liberal parents want a discerning look at the country’s sins which conservatives claim engenders a guilt complex and diminishes patriotism.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

Here’s To the Road Less Traveled

preparation is equally as important as convenience.

The second curriculum addition comes at a time when the majority of Americans claim they have little trust in the media; even worse, young people seldom watch national news broadcasts or read newspapers, making it easy to manipulate their view of the work through social media.

The pandemic is not over. New variants are showing up that are easier to catch, and people across the world seem to be taking too many chances by not following the protocols put forth by the scientists. So, what does all this mean for us?

JOHN WATERBURY

Here’s a different take on curriculum. I’m offering two additions, both created to adjust to today’s teenage and college students.

The first comes from best-selling author, chef, and TV personality, the late Anthony Bourdain. He suggests that high schools should mandate a cooking class since “the ability to feed yourself and a few others with proficiency should be a fundamental skill for every young man and woman.”

The old “Home Economics” course, he notes, was essentially a method of steering women into housewifery. Women were subjugated to the kitchen; men avoided the class, and as chef Gordon Ramsey has said, a great majority of young people today don’t have a clue about cooking, even though cable television has made being a chef “cool.”

Every young man and woman should know how to chop an onion: dicing, mincing, and slicing…Everyone should know how to make an omelet…Roast a chicken… Grill a steak properly (instead of “massacring a perfectly good piece of meat” on the backyard barbecue)…Be able to shop for fresh produce and have some sense of what’s in season.

One shouldn’t rely totally on restaurant food or Asian take-out. Knowledge of food

For the fifth straight year, Finland has ranked number one among 42 European countries in teaching students to understand “fake news.” Media literacy is part of the national core curriculum, starting in preschool.

In the courses, students edit their own videos and photos to see how easy it is to manipulate information. A teacher might have students search words like “vaccination” and discuss how algorithms work to make a best-case and worst-case scenario.

A teacher told the New York Times the curriculum project met a vital need. Students, she said, spend less time reading books and more time watching videos and playing games. Thus, with poorer reading skills and shorter attention spans, her students were more vulnerable to believing fake news and conspiracies.

Considering our current society, required cooking and media literacy may be more important than mandating physical education or an arts class. It’s something worth considering in a country where more than half of Republicans think the presidential election was stolen and a good portion of high school students say they have no idea how to bake a cupcake.

Bryan Gray, a long-time Davis County resident, is a former school teacher and has been a columnist for more than 26 years in newspapers along the Wasatch Front. l

Kaysville City Manager takes new position in Summit County

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—Shayne Scott has been the Kaysville City Manager for six and half years and now he’s headed to Summit County to start the next chapter of his professional life. Scott replaced John Thacker after he retired in 2016.

“Living and working in Kaysville the past six and a half years has been the best time of my life, both professionally and personally,” said Scott. “I leave Kaysville with reluctance because of the relationships that will change.”

Scott graduated in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from Utah State University and worked as the GIS Coordinator for Washington County for five years.

“I love GIS and Cartography but I knew after a few years I did not want to do GIS my entire career,” he said. “It was at this time I chose to get a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.”

Scott said he really enjoyed budgeting and managing people. “I felt I had a knack for it. After many applications and failed attempts to crack into city management, I was named the City Manager of Parowan City in 2010. I spent six years there as City Manager before moving to Kaysville to take the City Manager position here.”

There are so many things about the city that have made his time there rewarding, he said. “Kaysville has its own power company which makes the city unique and challenging in a different way than other communities. I have always loved that Kaysville has embraced being a bedroom community focusing on parks, trails and livability.”

Scott said he is proud of the many projects he was involved in the last six years. “That includes grants to connect fiber infrastructure to city facilities, a grant to install 20 Electric Vehicle charging stations in four locations in the city, remodeling City Hall and Pioneer Park construction.”

Also Automated Smart Meter installation, economic development success stories and so much more, he said. “While we have done so many fun and exciting projects since I have been here, what I am most proud of is that we did not do any of this alone.”

City staff is what makes this position so hard to leave, said Scott. “Some staff live in

Kaysville and some live outside the city. But all of our more than 120 full-time employees are dedicated to providing the best, most efficient, services to Kaysville residents.”

Scott said he was not proactively looking to leave Kaysville but this new position in Summit County is very exciting. “I haven’t worked for a county in more than 15 years. There are challenges and opportunities in Summit County and all counties that cities don’t have.”

Summit County is heavily involved in transit projects, affordable housing challenges and specifically in an open space land initiative, he said. “That will be so fun to continue to bring to realization.”

There is a unique environment in Summit County where rural cities exist in the same area as Park City, Scott said. “I am very excited to connect with individuals in both of those unique spaces and feel I am uniquely set up to be successful in doing so.”

It’s been such a blessing to wake up each morning excited about the day, he said. “Excited about my job and what might happen next in our city. But I am also very excited and confident about having the same experience in Summit County.”

Scott said he is leaving Kaysville with his head held high, feeling that he is leaving Kaysville in a great situation and with a bright future. “This isn’t because of anything I did on my own. But working with the staff and the wonderful elected officials over the past six years has Kaysville poised for success for years to come.” l

Apparently, we need to take action. If we simply let things happen, the odds are that the pandemic problems will escalate. But if we make things happen, the odds are in our favor that this story will have a better ending. Now, that sounds simple but I guess it’s more complicated than it sounds. Amelia Ehrhart wrote: The most difficult thing is to act –the rest is merely tenacity.

Since our thoughts become things, we need to examine our thoughts frequently and choose the best ones. If we don’t, the natural laws will dictate that unhealthy thoughts will invariably lead to increased pain. I’ve had my share of pain and frankly, I’m not a fan of it. Now I understand logically that pain leads to change, change leads to growth, and growth leads to insight. And put very simply, those dynamics are some of the major reasons we’re here on earth. But I still don’t like pain.

Since we are what we repeatedly do, we need to be careful about what we pursue, because what we practice is what we’re going to get. Put a little bit differently, and using a sports analogy, we play like we

practice. In this world, if we don’t give it our best, that’s what we’ll get…..something less than our best. There are all kinds of reasons for settling for second best, but none of them amount to anything productive. We’re not here to fail, but no one is going to force us to succeed.

Fortunately, it’s never too late to be what we might have been.

The writer Edward Fallon once wrote: Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. I think what that means is, we need to examine where we are, in relationship to where we want to be. And if the road we’re on leads to anything less than First Class, it’s time to take the road less traveled. Ironically, the road less traveled has a lot less traffic.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

Davis Tech names Student of the Year

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—Davis Technical College (DTC) is celebrating its 43rd anniversary as an institution and naming a Student of the Year has been a tradition at the school. This year’s five finalists were introduced by their mentors at a luncheon held in their honor last week.

“This represents what’s best about Davis Tech and our students,” said President Darin Brush. “You cut through the static that bogs us down. Your voice is valid and means something to this state. Only you can speak it.”

There were 28 applicants, the most they’ve ever had, said Brush. “Applicants had to submit an essay and work with world class instructors and mentors before the final selection was made. This is the hardest thing we do every year is to choose a student of the year.”

Many have powerful, tragic stories, he said. “Thank you for being vulnerable. You inspired us and made us better leaders.”

The Student of the Year will take part in outreach for the school, said Brush. “They will be the voice that tells the story of Davis Tech.”

Mentor Leslie Simpson spoke about finalist Neudys Hernandez who is in the Esthetician program. “She is a wife, mother and doctor who left behind a medical degree in Venezuela for a better life,” said Simpson. “She has come from hard places to get here. Neudys encourages everyone around her. She says ‘everybody has problems I just keep going and hope for good.’”

Simpson also introduced finalist Isabella Montes who is in Business Administration Services. “At 17 she unexpectedly became a mother,” said Simpson. “She had an opioid addiction for 10 years and struggled with that. One day she woke up in the ER. That was a turning point for her. She realized ‘I could do more than this.’”

She pulled herself out of that and has been clean for three years, said Simpson. “She has been a good example for her son and her family.”

Cole Dean spoke about finalist Tytan Smith who is in the Electrician Apprentice Program. “If there is a job that needs to be done he gets it done,” said Dean. “He’s one of the most determined people I’ve met. If he puts time toward something he’s going to go all out. His attitude is contagious. It makes you a better person being around him.”

Mentor Curt Cooper introduced finalist Gabriel Tibbets who is in the Welding Tech program. “He really impressed me,” said Cooper. “You talk to him for 10 minutes and you are his best friend. He has the incredible ability to never give up. I know

DAVIS

who was selected as Student of the Year. The award is given to a student who has excelled in his or her program.

he’s going to be successful.”

Andrea Buchanan spoke about finalist Shantel Turley Wade who is in the Esthetician program. “She endured abuse and at 5 was responsible for every meal,” said Buchanan. “She had to drop out of school to take care of the children and pay the bills.” Shantel finally got her GED before she was 30, Buchanan said. “She also went through a difficult marriage. She turned trials into triumphs.”

After the introductions, Tytan Smith was named the Student of the Year, with Shantel Turley Wade as runner up. Smith will receive $1,500 and a $1,000 scholarship. Wade will receive $1,000 and a $750 scholarship. The three remaining finalists will receive $600 and a $500 scholarship. The Electrician Apprentice program was named the program of the year.

“These are amazing people with amazing stories,” said Smith. “We all have done special things. I’m passionate about Davis Tech and all it stands for and what it has done for me in my life.”

Smith said he started in high school and worked as an electrician during the summer. “I realized there was a program there (DTC). I wouldn’t have done well in college. People need to be doctors and lawyers and go to traditional colleges. But I wanted to get out in the field and actually practice what I need to know.”

Davis Tech is career oriented, he said. “I’ll finish in the spring and then work on getting my journeyman's license. I’d like to own my own company and then go from there.”

These are powerful stories about personal strength, said Brush. “Their work is more than a paycheck. Our motto is ‘We change lives’ but in the process our lives are changed. This is the energy we run on.” l

TECH PRESIDENT DARIN BRUSH congratulates Tytan Smith

Photo by Becky Ginos

SHAYNE SCOTT has been the Kaysville City Manager for six and a half years.

Photo courtesy of Shayne Scott

WHAT TO WATCH

Sundance roundup: ‘Little Richard’

‘Fancy Dance’ and so much more

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

Little Richard: I Am Everything

This rich, incredibly engaging documentary makes a very strong case that Little Richard is the real king of rock and roll. From his sound to the sense of freedom he represented, his music and career shaped entire generations of music that followed him. Musicians from Tom Jones to Mick Jagger talk about how profoundly Little Richard influenced them, and recorded interviews and secondhand accounts add everyone from Paul McCartney to David Bowie into the mix.

Tragically, he didn’t have that same power or freedom in his personal life. He didn’t receive an award until late in his career, and contract loopholes denied him decades of royalties. He also struggled internally, torn between his Christian faith and the flamboyant freedom of his rock and roll. The documentary finally tells all the parts of Little Richard’s complicated, fascinating story, and will hopefully finally give the performer the credit he deserves.

Fancy Dance

A heartbreaking story told in a realistic but unexpectedly gentle way, “Fancy Dance” is a quiet movie that will stay with you. A Native American con woman whose sister had gone missing struggles to take care of her niece while trying to find justice for her sister. When the girl’s white grandparents take custody, she has to kidnap her niece to help her fulfill her wish to go to the upcoming powwow.

The performances are all painfully genuine, never shying away from the awfulness but equally focused on the beauty. Explanations for cultural details are slipped in naturally without interrupting the story at all, letting us get even deeper into the movie. The ending is the best part of the movie, beautiful and poignant in equal measure.

Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out

Sometimes charm makes up for a lot. That’s the case with “Aliens Abducted My Parents,” a sweet, quirky YA story about a boy who believes in aliens and a girl desperate to get out of town. The cast is all excellent, particularly Jacob Buster as the local “weird kid.” He’s incredibly engaging, enough that some critics have said that he doesn’t work as the local outcast. Some people, though, know that it doesn’t matter how likable you are – if you’re weird, you’re a target.

There are some flaws in the movie,

including some questionable character decisions and a deeply hokey special effect. But the chemistry between Buster and Emma Tremblay is genuine and fun, and Kenneth Cummins is entertaining as the eager younger brother. They’re definitely people worth spending time with, no matter how far they end up traveling.

Animation Short Film Program

Animation at Sundance is always a tricky thing, with many examples tilting so far into the experimental that it’s hard for most people to enjoy it as a movie. Still, there are always a few charmers in the collection. This year there’s “Well Wishes My Love, Your Love,” which pairs unusual animation with a very sweet story about two friends and a prosthetic arm. On the sillier side is “BurgerWorld,” an entertaining yarn about two teenage fast-food workers who travel to a magical land where all the inhabitants are meat and vegetables.

Theater Camp

It’s exactly the kind of awkward, absurd mockumentary we’ve come to expect from Sundance, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This time the camera is focused on a kids theater camp in the Adirondacks, complete with every ridiculous thing you’ve ever heard about over-committed child performers to failed actors re-channeling all their “art” into teaching. The cast is fun, particularly some of the child actors, and there are some genuinely sweet moments mixed in with the silliness. If mockumentaries are your thing, you definitely want to give this one a try.

Polite Society

This action comedy from creator Nida Manzoor is one of the most delightful surprises at the festival. It starts out as a classic outcast teen comedy, focusing on an Indian girl named Ria Kahn who wants nothing more than to be a stuntwoman. When her sister drops out of art school and gets engaged, Ria becomes determined to stop her from making the biggest mistake of her life.

I don’t want to give spoilers – the movie is hitting theaters this April – but “Polite Society” is not the film you start out thinking it is. The ride through the transformation is absolutely hilarious, with great performances from all the leads. Priya Kansara, who plays Ria, is a particular delight. I hope to see more of both her and movies like this one.

“STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie”

“STILL” is less a traditional documentary than a frank discussion with the

actor, but that doesn’t make it any less engaging. Fox is open about everything from letting stardom get to his head to hiding his Parkinson’s and the alcoholism that came from it. He’s also still as funny as ever, with the laughs making the serious moments that much more poignant. When the normally talkative Fox goes speechless for a moment, it’s heartbreaking. The editing on the movie is incredible. Several flashback scenes feature a mix of from-the-back re-creation and scenes from Fox’s old movies, all carefully chosen and cut to blend seamlessly together. The result almost looks like we’re watching a young Fox experience all these things in real time, which only adds to the experience.

Poacher If you like detective thrillers, then you’ll love “Poacher.” This Indie Episodic entry from India delivers on all the best parts of the formula, from the boss with the great one-liners to the grizzled

OUT AND ABOUT

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

investigator with a troubled past. They come together to make an incredibly gripping story, with all the right twists and moments that will have you on the edge of your seat. The most interesting part is that the criminal everyone is hunting isn’t a drug lord or a serial killer, but an elephant poacher.

“Poacher” is in Hindi with some sporadic English, with subtitles to help you smooth over the transition. The Sundance screening includes the first three episodes of the limited streaming series, but it ends at such an exciting point that it will leave you wanting more. If this lands on a streaming service that can be accessed in America, I need to get my hands on the whole series.

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail. com. l

‘She Loves Me’ a romantic comedy treat

CENTERVILLE—Looking for some fun with a romantic twist? Then “She Loves Me” is the ticket. CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s production of the 1960s Broadway musical is a sweet story of misunderstanding between two people who find out the other isn’t the person they thought they were.

“She Loves Me” first appeared on Broadway in 1963 but originally got its start as Hungarian playwright Midlos Loszlo’s “Parfumerie.” In 1940 it was made into the movie “The Shop Around the Corner” starring Jimmy Stewart followed by “In the Good Old Summertime” the 1949 musical film with Judy Garland. Probably more familiar is the 1998 version “You’ve Got Mail,” starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

The story is set in 1930’s Europe at the perfume shop Maraczecks that is all

about pleasing the women who come in to find just the right lipstick, creams and perfumes. Amalia Balash (Claire Glaittli, MWF) and Georg Nowack (Ben Lowell, MWF) both work at the shop and have been at odds with each from the time Amalia came into the shop looking for a job. If he says one thing, she says another.

In the meantime, they have both been writing secret letters to someone they met through a lonely hearts ad. Unbeknownst to them they’re writing to each other! Finally, they set a date to meet in person and start worrying about what the other will think because they’ve both been embellishing the truth a little.

The scene at the restaurant where they are supposed to meet is hilarious. Head waiter Matt Ford (MWF) and busboy Ky Hartley (MWF) are especially funny and the dance number is delightful. The set was also impressive with the restaurant coming up out of the stage.

The cast of characters in the shop all

had their own quirks that just added to the fun. Ryan Bruckman (MWF) plays clerk Steven Kodaly, a smooth lady’s man who has been wooing clerk IIona Ritter (Jordyn Tracy, MWF) but proves to be very fickle. Ladoslov Sipos (Chad Wilkinson, MWF) is the steady employee who is always trying to please his boss and supports Georg when things aren’t going well. Owner Mr. Maraczeck (Darin Stite, MWF) does a charming jig as he recalls his youth when he went to dance halls. He encourages Georg to do the same and try to find a date. In the end love wins out and Amalia and Georg realize not everyone is as they seem. “She Loves Me” is full of surprises and great music that is sure to win your heart.

“She Loves Me” runs now through Feb. 18 Monday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $19-$37. Call the

Photos courtesy of Sundance Film Festival.

BOOKINGS

Bookings are listed as reported to the Journal from the DC Sheriff’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Key: 1F, 2F, 3F degrees of felonies; MA, MB, MC degrees of misdemeanors

Jan. 18

Brandon L. Conti, Theft 2F

Christopher L. Damron, Fugitive from justicewarrant of arrest 2F

Rebecca A. Darling, Retaliation against a witness, victim or informant 3F

Daniel B. Goncharov, Aggravated robbery 1F

Dylan R. Joseph, Unlawful sexual activity with a minor - def < 21 MA

Lauren N. Rosner, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Nathan D. Skeen, Retail theft (shoplifting) 3F

Jan. 20

Alexis L. Corwell, Theft 2F

David A. Crespin, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Nickolas Kimmel, Accepting benefits from false or fraudulent insurance claim 2F

Daniel W. McKelleb, Entice solicit seduce or lure a minor by internet 2F, Tampering with evidence 3F

David T. Platt, Possession of a dngr weap by restricted 3F, Aggravated kidnapping 1F

Kara M. Thorpe, Possession of C/S within a correctional facility 3F

Jan. 21

Darren D. Anderson, Aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury 2F, Negligently operating a vehicle 3F

Xavier Lavine Coats, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Curtis T. Nye, Criminal nonsupport 3F

Maurico U. Reyes Carrillo, Theft by receiving stolen property 2F

Jan. 22

Heather C. Clingenpeel, Criminal mischief 3F

Rick M. Criswell, Burglary 3F

Samuel N. Vetter, Aggravated assault 3F

Jan. 23

Pedro Benitez, Damage / interrupt communication device 3F, Aggravated assault 3F, Domestic violence in the presence of a child 3F

Tyler A. Cabrinha, DUI alcohol/drugs 3F

Aaron R. Garcia, Theft 3F

Whitney L. Holley, Forgery 3F

Thomas H. Nguyen, Aggravated burglary 1F, Aggravated assault 2F, Robbery 2F

Anthony M. Rogers Jr, Poss of cont sub w/int to dist 2F (three counts), Poss of cont sub w/int to dist 1F

Lauren N. Rosner, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Tony W. Stephens, Child abuse w/injury - intentional or knowing MA

Joseph J. Weeda, Theft 3F, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Jan. 24

Danielle T. Catrow, Retail theft (shoplifting) 3F

Nathaniel L. Dodd, Assault w/substantial bodily injury 2F

Spencer Hancock, Driving under the influenceprior felony DUI / Novri 3F

Jeremy T. Jones, Unauthorized control for extended time 3F, Unlaw acquisition/possess/ transfer financial card 3F

Pastor J. Lewis, Theft by receiving stolen property 2F

Zachary J. Rice, Probation violation 3F

Bruce G. Storey, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Lorne M. Turner, Failure to register as a sex offender 3F

Vern A. Wainner, Child abuse injury/reckless MB

Timothy M. Williams, Theft 3F

Michael C. Yorgason, Fail to stop or respond at command of police 3F

PET OF THE WEEK

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Clearfield City recognized for championing women

By Peri Kinder peri.k@davisjournal.com

Clearfield City is the only city government to be selected as one of Utah’s 100 Companies Championing Women. Governor Spencer Cox, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and the Utah Women & Leadership Project presents the award to companies that create an equitable and inclusive workplace for women in the state.

“I’m thrilled Clearfield City has been recognized with this award,” said Summer Palmer, Clearfield City assistant city manager. “We do our very best to create a place where women can be successful; professionally and personally. We still have a long way to go, but with incredible leaders who set the tone for equality, and family-friendly work policies and practices, Clearfield City has created a culture that elevates women. And elevating women not only lifts our company, but the community as a whole.”

Clearfield City was selected for the award for its approach to pay equality, women-specific professional development offerings, family-friendly schedules, flexible leave benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Of the 350 city employees, more than 170 are women, with 16 in supervisory positions and eight in management. Five women are currently enrolled in the city’s leadership academy and the tuition reimbursement program helped two women with education costs during the last fiscal year.

Clearfield City Mayor Mark Shepherd said it all started with a compensation study to ensure equitable pay based on the position, not gender. From there, policies evolved that allowed women to create flexibility in their schedules to

make things more family-friendly.

“We wanted to make sure women in the workplace were taken care of and earning what they should,” Shepherd said. “Our council’s goal is to have a highly-trained and motivated workforce, and that means all of them. It means doing what we can do to ensure that happens.”

City employees are encouraged to attend trainings, which includes the city’s leadership academy. When applications went out for this year’s leadership training, only one woman applied. Shepherd said that was unacceptable. He asked supervisors to reach out to women in their departments and encourage them to apply.

“We learned that women had responsibilities outside of work, family obligations. They didn’t think they could fit the leadership program into their schedule,” Shepherd said. “We had to make sure they could be available to attend. Now the class is half men and half women. A huge chunk of our leadership is women. To me, that’s awesome. Our assistant city manager is a woman and a total rockstar.

“If women don’t participate, they miss their potential and how qualified they really are to lead. This really is just a huge opportunity to say to those women, you’re equally qualified for any of these roles.”

With 32,000 residents, Clearfield City celebrated its centennial in 2022 and was recently listed 6th in Fortune Magazine’s 25 Best Places to Live for Families. For more information about Clearfield City, visit www.clearfield.city.

“The coolest part of this is that the government can be a cool place to work,” Shepherd said. “We don’t get, as a city, that recognition very often. To us, it was so cool. We want to give women every opportunity to move forward in leadership.” l

(FROM LEFT) JACKIE WARDLE, Clearfield City recreation manager; Kristine Conley, Clearfield City recreation supervisor and Michaela Maughan, Clearfield City recreation supervisor are just a few of the women in leadership positions in the city. Clearfield City was selected as one of Utah’s 100 Companies Championing Women.

Photo courtesy of Clearfield City

Davis, Bountiful remain undefeated in region play

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

DavisDavis

improved to 5-0 in Region 1 with a 54-42 win over Clearfield Jan. 20. The Darts broke open a 6-all tie after the first quarter with a 23-point second quarter effort to lead by five at halftime. Davis then finished the game with a 16-9 run in the fourth quarter to win by 12.

Kendra Kitchen scored 19 points to lead the Darts while Aryanna Bull added 15. Davis is now 12-1 this season.

Farmington

Farmington lost to Syracuse 37-36 Jan. 17. The teams were knotted up at 6-all after the first quarter before the Phoenix squad grabbed a seven-point halftime lead. The Titans fought back to lead by two entering the final quarter and despite a tight fourth quarter, Farmington lost by one.

“It was a hard-fought game that went back and forth,” said head coach Van Price. “We had a one-point lead with under 20 seconds to go and they fouled us. We missed the front end of the one-and-one and we fouled them on the rebound. They made both free throws to take a one-point lead. We took the ball and they fouled us with two seconds left. We missed the free throws again and that was the game.”

Marissa Marchant led the Phoenix team with 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks in the loss.

Against Weber Jan. 20, Farmington won 46-25. Marchant scored 14 of her 18 points in the first quarter in leading the team to a 17-1 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

Whitney Avei led on the boards with seven rebounds.

The Phoenix are now 2-3 in Region 1 play and 8-6 overall.

Bountiful

Bountiful beat Bonneville 56-19 Jan. 17, holding the Lakers to just two points to start the game and then six points in the second half in the rout.

Lizzy McConkie scored 16 points with Taylor Harvey adding 14 points as both players put in three 3-pointers each.

Against Viewmont Jan. 19, the Redhawks won 59-42. Bountiful went up 12 points after the first quarter and 14 by halftime before finishing things off with a 24-point second half effort.

Harvey’s 16 points were tops for Bountiful while Milika Satuala scored 14 points and Jordyn Harvey 13.

The Redhawks improved to 12-1 on the season and 3-0 in Region 5 play.

Viewmont

Viewmont lost to Northridge 46-44 Jan. 17 The Vikings came out strong with a 15-3 lead after the first quarter but the Knights’ 33 points through the middle quarters brought Northridge back into the game and the Vikings were unable to close out the game.

BOUNTIFUL’S LIZZIE MCCONKIE (22) tries to lighten the load for

paid-off for the Redhawks in their 59-42 win over the Vikings.

Emma Mulitalo and Mara Mickelson both scored in double figures – with 15 points and 12 points, respectively – to lead Viewmont.

In the loss against Bountiful Jan. 19, Emma Mulitalo and Mara Mickelson both scored eight points.

“This was a game that we need to learn from and move on,” said head coach Cameron Gardner. “We committed way too many turnovers. We need to take care of the ball better. The score was close for about four minutes into the first quarter and then they turned up their pressure and turned us over and ended the quarter up 12. We played them about even the rest of the way. Bountiful is a great team and we give them a lot of credit for turning us over so many times. However, when we play to our full potential, we can play with anyone.”

Viewmont fell to 7-9 overall and 1-2 in Region 5.

Woods Cross

Woods Cross defeated Box Elder 51-46 Jan. 17. The Wildcats went up five points in the first quarter and that ended up being the margin of the game as the final three quarters were evenly matched.

“The game went pretty well and we did enough to win the game,” said head coach David Simon. “We struggled a little bit in the second half taking care of the ball but went 12-for-15 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter.”

Georgia Hatton scored 16 points while grabbing 10 rebounds for Woods Cross

The

VIEWMONT’S KRISTINA GUNELL (23) drives against the tight defense of Bountiful’s Claire Cook (11). Cook had six rebounds and five points in the game against Bountiful.

while Katie King added nine points and six rebounds.

Against Northridge Jan. 19, the Wildcats lost 43-34. Woods Cross was down 16 points at the break and despite outscoring the Knights 24 to 20 in the second half, it

was too little too late.

Calli Nelson and Kenna Cowley both scored 11 points to lead the Wildcats who fell to 1-2 in the Region 5 standings and 10-4 on the season. l

Woods Cross boys basketball off to strong start in Region 5 play

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

After two weeks of region games, the Woods Cross boys basketball team is the only undefeated team in league games in Region 5.

As this week began, the Wildcats were 3-0 in Region 5, a game ahead of Box Elder and Bonneville. Overall, Woods Cross has amassed an impressive 12-3 mark.

Last week, Woods Cross won a pair of league games, the first coming against rival Bountiful at home. The Wildcats prevailed convincingly by the count of 66-52 after trailing 26-23 at halftime.

The second half was all Wildcats.

Woods Cross outscored the Redhawks 23-14 in the third quarter and 20-12 in the fourth to notch another win. Woods Cross went 8–10 from the foul line, while Bountiful lost despite making 23 of 43 shots from the field. Mason Bendinger paced Woods Cross with 22 points. He also had three rebounds and three assists. Cade Eberhardt had 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Jaxon Smith contributed 12 points, while Alex Brey had six points and eight boards. For Bountiful, Carson Smith racked up 19 points and pulled down four rebounds. Sam Stevenson had a

good all-around game, posting 13 points, four rebounds and eight assists.

The Wildcats also defeated Northridge last week, winning 82-70 at home in a high-scoring game on Jan. 20. The two teams combined for 44 points in the first quarter alone, as Woods Cross built a 24-30 advantage. The Wildcats were up 42-34 at the break and stayed on top throughout the contest. They also missed just one of their 14 freethrow attempts. Bendinger once again led the team with 25 points. Will Campbell had 17 points, and Eberhardt and Jaxon Smith scored 15 and 14, respectively.

Following its loss to Woods Cross, Bountiful lost at home to Box Elder, 65-49. The defeat dropped the Redhawks to 1-2 in league play and 5-9 overall. Bountiful was ahead 13-11 after one quarter, but Box Elder turned the tables from there. The bees shot 28 free throws to Bountiful’s three. Carson Smith had a game-high 18 points for Bountiful. He also chipped in six rebounds and four assists. Faletau Satuala had 10 points for Bountiful.

The Redhawks played at Bonneville on Wednesday (after our press deadline) and next travel to Northridge to play the Knights.

As for Woods Cross, it played at Viewmont on Wednesday and hosts Bonneville on

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

Viewmont’s Aubrey Mulitalo.

sleight-of-hand defense

A TOUGH “D” AND DOUBLE teaming lead to Viewmont’s Jaxon Heusser (1) scrambling for the ball with Bonneville’s Zac Combe (5) wanting it back. This battle victory for the Vikings was short-lived as the Lakers sailed away to win.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Davis keeping pace in Region 1 boys basketball race

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Lastweek, the Davis boys basketball team won its only contest to get within a game of Region 1 leader Fremont.

With a chance to tie the Silverwolves for the top spot in the region, Davis came up just short when the two teams met on Tuesday. Fremont prevailed 58-56 at home to improve to 6-0 in region play. Davis dropped to 4-2 and remained in second place. Overall, the Darts are currently 10-7.

Against Fremont, Davis made 20 of 44 shots from the floor and was a perfect 7–7 from the foul line. The Darts also made seven three-pointers on the night. However, Fremont made 10 shots from long distance, including eight from Treyden Hoggan. For Davis, Zach Fisher was the high scorer with 16 points. He also had eight rebounds and two blocks. Ike Morgan had 11 points, five rebounds and six assists.

Last week, Davis put itself in a good position by defeating Clearfield 58-50 on Jan. 20. Davis had to fend off a stiff challenge from the Falcons, which trailed just 34-32 after three quarters. Davis was 20–47 from the field and 13–17 from the foul line in the victory. Coleman Atwater was Davis’ leading scorer with 15 points. Colby Whicker had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Fisher added 11 points and eight rebounds of his own.

Davis has one more game this week, a Friday outing at Layton.

Farmington

The Phoenix are a game behind Davis, sitting in third place in Region 1 with a 3-3 record. Farmington is 11-5 overall and have won three straight games.

On Tuesday, Farmington breezed by Clearfield 65-52. The Phoenix built a 38-21 lead after one half and went into the fourth quarter ahead 58-37. The Phoenix won by 13 points despite attempting just four free throws to Clearfield’s 17. However, Farmington made 26 shots from the floor to Clearfield’s 17. Plus, the Phoenix hit six three-pointers, while Clearfield made only two. Jayden Haskell and Paul Beattie led the Phoenix with 13 points apiece. Braden Larsen added 12 points.

Last week, Farmington was a perfect 2-0 in its games. The big wins came over Syracuse 64-59 on Jan. 17 and 77-69 over Weber on Jan. 20.

Against Syracuse, Haskell led the way with 17 points and four rebounds. Beattie contributed 12 points, three rebounds and three assists. Ethan Atkinson was also a key component in the win, accounting for 11 points, four rebounds and a pair of assists.

Farmington’s victory over Weber saw Beattie, Atkinson and Haskell do most of the scoring. The trio had 21, 19 and 18 points, respectively. Both Atkinson and Haskell had three three-pointers. Farmington was a solid 13–16 from the foul line.

The Phoenix host league-leading Fremont on Friday. With a win, Farmington would move closer to the top of the standings. It would also do a huge favor to its rivals at Davis. l

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

The Davis Journal is once again honoring our Athletes of the Week. Winners were chosen by our Journal sportswriters with input from local coaches.

Our MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK is Zach Fisher, Davis boys basketball. He had 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in a loss to Fremont. Also had 11 points and eight rebounds in a win over Clearfield.

Other MALE NOMINEES were: Paul Beattie, Farmington boys basketball. Had 13 points in a win over Clearfield and 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in a win over Syracuse. Against Weber, he had 21 points. Mason Bendinger Woods Cross boys basketball. Had 21 points, three rebounds and three assists in a win over Bountiful. Also had 25 points in a win over Northridge. Cade Eberhardt, Bountiful boys basketball. In the loss to Woods Cross, he had 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Drez Johnson, Viewmont boys basketball. Had 21 points and six rebounds in a win over Northridge. Scott

Noel, Viewmont boys basketball. Had 12 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Northridge. Also had 22 points in a loss to Bonneville. Senior Mason Draxler was first in the 200 Individual Medley and first in the 100 breaststroke at the Mayors Cup Jan. 20 where Farmington placed second. He also set a school record with a 48.61 swim on his 400-free leg for the overall school record-breaking performance of the 400 free relay team who also took first, and swam on the firstplace – and also school-record-breaking – 200 medley relay squad.

Our FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEk is Kendra Kitchen scored 19 points in a win over Clearfield this week.

Other FEMALE NOMINEES were: Taylor Harvey scored 30 points in wins over Bonneville and Viewmont for the top-ranked Redhawks. Senior Teal Edholm was first in the 100 backstroke and second in the 100 freestyle at the Mayors Cup Jan. 20 where Farmington placed second. She also swam the lead-off leg on the first-place 200 free relay team.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL

Friday.

Viewmont

The 6-10 Vikings picked up their first Region 5 victory of the season last week. On Jan. 18, Viewmont took care of Northridge 73-64 on the road. A strong first quarter got the team off to a good start, as Viewmont was up 21-12 after the first six minutes.

After going up 41-31 at halftime, Northridge made a comeback and cut the Viking lead to 54-53 at the end of the third quarter. That’s when the Vikings closed out the game with a 19-11 fourth quarter.

Viewmont shot 50% from the field and got 21 points and six rebounds from Drez Johnson. Jaxon Heusser had 14 points of his

own. But it was Scott Noel’s double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds that turned heads. It was the fifth double-double of the season for the senior. Not to be outdone, teammate Mitch Jeppesen had a double-double too. His stat line read 10 points and 10 rebounds, not to mention five assists.

Two nights later, Viewmont lost to Bonneville 59-55 to fall to 1-2 in Region 5. The Vikings had a hard time recovering from a 12-8 first-quarter hole. However, the team did make a valiant run in the fourth quarter, cutting into a 41-31 lead with 24 points in the final six minutes. Noel had a game-high 22 points, while Jensen had 11 points and four assists.

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BONNEVILLE HEAD COACH Kyle Bullinger points out the location of an altercation while the Ref indicates Incidental Contact. The Lakers, behind a strong First Quarter, beat the Vikings 59-55, Jan. 20.

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FARMINGTON’S COLE JOHNSON (13) drives the lane against an intense Weber defense. With a strong First Quarter, Farmington ended jumping ahead of Weber and winning 77- 69.

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close-to-home ice fishing spots to visit this winter with the whole family

By Faith Jolley DWR

SALT LAKE CITY—If you don’t ski or snowboard, winter in Utah can feel never-ending. But another great way to get outdoors is heading to a nearby lake for an afternoon or weekend of ice fishing.

There are a lot of options in Utah when it comes to ice fishing. If you are busy and looking for a place close to home where you can take the whole family for an afternoon of ice fishing, here are some great options throughout the state:

Close to Salt Lake City (within a twohour drive)

• Echo Reservoir, Summit County (offers perch and trout)

• Rockport Reservoir, Summit County (offers perch and trout)

• Pineview Reservoir, Weber County (offers perch and crappie)

• Mantua Reservoir, Box Elder County (offers perch, trout and bluegill)

• Scofield Reservoir, Carbon and Utah counties (offers trout)

• Strawberry Reservoir, Wasatch County (offers trout and kokanee salmon)

Uinta Basin

• Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Daggett County (offers trout and burbot – the best ice is typically farther north, toward the Wyoming state line)

• Starvation Reservoir, Duchesne County (offers perch, trout and walleye)

Southern Utah

• Fish Lake, Sevier County (offers perch and trout)

• Panguitch Lake, Garfield County (offers trout)

“Winter is a good time to go fishing because ice gives everyone the opportunity to walk to the best areas – the places where the fish are hanging out,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. “It evens the playing field because you can access places that during the summer are only available if you have a boat. Fish are also hungry and active in the winter, and that can make them easier

to catch.”

Fishing for perch and bluegill, in particular, can be pretty great during the winter months, allowing you to catch a lot of fish quickly. This helps in providing a great experience for kids.

“Ice fishing also provides a fun time socializing more than other times of the year,” Oplinger said. “During the summer if you are fly fishing on a river, you typically want more space. But with ice fishing, you can all gather around holes and drink hot chocolate together and chat while you are fishing.”

Equipment for ice fishing

Ice fishing is also a great family activity because the equipment needs are fairly minimal compared to other styles of fishing. Here is what you need:

• A Utah fishing license, if you are 12 years of age or older

• Warm clothing (dressing in layers is recommended)

• Enough food and water to last during your outing

• An ice auger (these cost roughly $70 for a hand auger)

• A scoop to remove the ice from your hole (these only cost about $4 or you can even use a slotted kitchen spoon)

• Fishing rods (roughly $20 each)

• Ice lures ($3 to $5 each – it’s typically good to have a few options per person)

• Bait such as waxworms or mealworms ($3 to $5 per trip – make sure to check the 2023 Utah Fishing Guidebook to ensure bait is allowed at the waterbody you are fishing)

• Bobbers to help you detect a fish strike ($3 to $5 each, enough for one per fishing rod)

• A sled to haul all the equipment out onto the ice

• Camping chairs or a bucket to sit on

• An ice fishing tent is useful when it’s really cold or snowing but is not necessary

• An electronic fish finder

Tips to help you be successful while ice fishing

While many fish species still fight as hard under the ice as they do in open water, some species have a more subtle strike, so

you have to carefully watch the tip of your rod to know if you’re getting bites. Adding a device called a spring bobber to the end of your fishing rod can help you detect these subtle bites.

You can catch many fish species through the ice, and any time of day can be good for ice fishing. The most difficult part of ice fishing is finding the fish.

“I recommend looking for structures in or near the water,” Oplinger said. “For example, fishing off points usually works well. You also have to figure out the depth where the fish are hanging out in the water. My suggestion is to start fishing about a foot off the bottom of the lake. If you don't get any strikes after 10 minutes, then move up about 5 feet. Continue that until you locate where the fish are hanging out. Make sure you know how far you are off the bottom so you can return to the depth once you discover where they are hanging out. Often perch and bluegill hang out near the bottom. Trout are less consistent and can be at a variety of depths.”

You can visit the Fish Utah map on the DWR website for additional tips and fishing updates for specific waterbodies.

Safety recommendations

If you are visiting a waterbody at a state park, you can see an update on the current ice conditions on the Utah State Parks website. A general safety recommendation is to not step on the ice unless it is at least 4 inches thick – this typically applies to clear, freshly formed ice; bubbly or slush-covered ice is less safe.

It’s important to also keep in mind that ice thickness can vary across a lake. If you see the ice is 4 inches thick in one spot, don't assume it’s 4 inches thick across the entire lake. Be sure to drill test holes into the ice as you venture onto it. You should also avoid putting large groups of people and equipment in a small area – spread the weight out.

“As an extra precaution, you can also purchase ice safety picks, which can help you get out of a lake if you fall through the ice,” Oplinger said. “I’d also recommend taking a rope and a friend or family member with you, if possible. It’s always a good idea to have someone else with you when ice fishing.”

Find more ice safety tips on the Utah State Parks website. l

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Where did Lisa Marie Presley’s Inheritance Go?

Iconic heartthrob Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley died tragically last week at age 54. Ms. Presley reportedly inherited $100 million in 1993 on her 25th birthday. Court documents reveal that Lisa died with $95,266 in cash and $714,775 worth of other assets, due to her outrageous spending habits. Reportedly Lisa spent $92,000 a month, including $23,500 for rent, $1,708 for her monthly Maserati payment.

In 2004 Lisa sold off 85% of Elvis's publishing rights and other assets for $100 million, much of which is now gone. In 2016 Presley claimed to be more than $16 million in debt. The New York Post also reports that Presley allegedly owes $1 million in taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.

All raising the question: what on earth happened?

One can point to a lavish, entitled lifestyle of the "King's" progeny. The real

SWIMMING TO THE TOP

Farmington High’s Teal Edholm won the 100 backstroke with a school record time of 1:03.97 while also placing second in the 200 Individual Medley in a meet with Box Elder, Woods Cross, Bountiful, Fremont, Layton Christian Academy, Viewmont and Bonneville. She has placed in the top three in every event this season and is just one record away from holding every swimming school record for the school.

problem could be that Lisa inherited that wealth all at once, before she had the wisdom or maturity to handle it all. The lesson that all of us can take about this unfortunate situation is the importance of analyzing how the inheritance you are leaving to your loved ones will impact their lives, and if they are capable of managing it in a healthy and productive fashion

It is a great time to sit down with your legal advisor to discuss the appropriate inheritance strategies for your family, including the timing, ages and amounts of wealth you are making available. Your inheritance plan should enhance your loved ones lives rather than hinder or enable them.

Talk to your estate planning attorney today!

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TWO FISHERMAN use two poles for ice fishing at Deercreek Reservoir. There are a lot of options in Utah to get outdoors.

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TELEVISION GUIDE

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I just started rewatching

“Schitt’s Creek,” and noticed the name Sarah Levy in the credits. I know that Eugene and Dan Levy are father and son in real life as well as on the show, but who’s Sarah? Is she related?

A: The cute parallel of real father and son Eugene and Dan Levy recreating that relationship as Johnny and David

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Rose on “Schitt’s Creek” overshadowed this fun fact: Sarah Levy, Eugene’s daughter, is on the show as well, but she’s not playing a relative.

Sarah plays diner proprietor Twyla Sands on all six seasons of the surprise-hit sitcom, even though there is a daughter/sister character on the show that would have made more sense as a real-life parallel. And she admits that this was confusing for viewers at first.

“When the show first came out, everyone assumed I was the sister,” Sarah told Hello Magazine. “I love that that wasn’t the case, because it has fully removed me from the hubbub of Daniel and Dad being father and son onscreen. I loved that people didn’t know that I was related in any way, because I was able to do my own thing.”

She also joked in the interview that Annie Murphy, who played the daughter on the show (and who went on to star in the sitcom “Kevin Can F**k Himself”), actually “looks more like a Levy than I do, hands down. She’s got the eyebrows for it.”

Q: What channel is “Yellowstone” on? I can’t seem to find it.

A: This question is exactly why Paramount Network is splashing out so much money on “Yellowstone.”

Paramount Network is the latest rebrand of a cable channel that used to be called Spike TV, and before that The Nashville Network. It launched the pricey drama “Yellowstone,” led by bona fide film star Kevin Costner (“Dances With Wolves,” 1990), in 2018 to draw attention to its new brand.

And it certainly worked — “Yellowstone”

is a massive hit.

The strategy was a success from the channel’s perspective, but maybe less so for the show: It has landed “Yellowstone” in the position of being one of the most talked-about shows on TV but hard to find for people who get curious about what everyone’s talking about.

We wouldn’t be having this conversation if it were on, say, Paramount’s sister broadcast network, CBS. Everyone with a TV package gets CBS, and most people know more or less what’s on it. Not everyone with a cable package gets Paramount Network, and even fewer probably know what it has.

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Monday

The Bachelor (4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Last “Bachelorette” season’s runnerup, Zach Shallcross, welcomes a new group of women ready to fall in love to Bachelor Mansion this season. While Shallcross didn’t find love with Rachel Recchia, he has opened his arms to 32 potential love interests.

The Watchful Eye

FREE 10 p.m.

Freeform’s newest drama kicks off its run with a double-episode series premiere. Mariel Molina stars as Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, as she maneuvers her way into a job as a live-in nanny for an affluent family.

Tuesday La Brea (5) KSL 8 p.m.

This time-jumping drama returns with a double-episode mid-season premiere. In the first hour, the Harrises return to 10,000 B.C. to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes; in the second story, Lucas and Sam investigate a murder.

Will Trent (4) KTVX 9 p.m.

A local football hero’s wife is shot in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong, and Will (Ramón Rodríguez) is determined to quickly solve the case. Elsewhere, Angie (Erika Christensen) and Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) look into a realtor’s murder.

That Dirty Black Bag

AMC 9 p.m.

Tonight’s episode adds another chapter to this story. Red Bill (Douglas Booth) is captured by Butler (Aidan Gillen), a cannibalistic killer who later attempts to deceive and poison McCoy (Dominic Cooper) and Kurt (Ivan Shaw).

Wednesday Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

This new special, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved series, sees artists including Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Hayley Erbert, NE-YO, Retta, Kal Penn and The Muppets perform classic “Schoolhouse Rock!” hits.

NOVA

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

This new episode looks at how more than 10,000 workers toiled for more than a decade to build the Elizabeth Line, a brand-new subterranean railroad

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under London. One of Europe’s largest engineering projects, they confronted immense challenges.

Thursday

Call Me Kat

(13) KSTU 8:30 p.m.

Kat (Mayim Bialik) continues to defy societal expectations—and her mom’s expectations, too—as she follows her own path to fulfillment and true happiness in life. The series, which was inspired by British sitcom “Miranda,” is in its third season.

The Chase

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Who will outwit the Chaser? Victoria

“The Queen” Groce holds court tonight as the featured Chaser, and she’ll go toe-to-toe with a drama teacher, a substitute teacher and a tour guide. The fast-paced quiz show is hosted by Sara Haines.

Friday 2023 NHL All-Star Skills Competition

ESPN 5 p.m.

Ahead of Saturday’s All-Star Game in Sunrise, Fla., the NHL’s top scorers and goaltenders take part in a skills showcase and competition. Events include Fastest Skater, Hardest Shot and the ever-popular Breakaway Challenge. Game Theory With Bomani Jones

HBO 9 p.m.

Emmy-winning sports journalist and TV personality Bomani Jones returns to the sports desk in a new episode from this show’s second season. He shares his satirical takes on the intersection of sports and culture through mono logues, sketches and deep dives.

Saturday 2023 NHL All-Star Game

(4) Hockey’s brightest stars face off in the NHL’s annual All-Star Game, broadcast live from the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. An initial roster of 32 players (one from each team) was selected by the league and fans voted on the other 12 all-stars.

Thursday

AMC 9 a.m. Groundhog Day

The Hunger Games

AMC 4 p.m.

It’s a “Hunger Games” marathon as AMC airs all four films back-to-back.

Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen, a resourceful teen whose defiance in the first installment, 2012’s “The Hunger Games,” inspires rebellion and retaliation in the sequels.

Saturday Night Live

(5) KSL 9:30 p.m.

Season 48 continues with a new installment airing tonight. The celebrity hosts this season have included Aubrey Plaza and Michael B. Jordan, who hosted the Jan. 28 episode, as well as Miles Teller, Amy Schumer, Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Sunday 2023 Pro Bowl Games

(4) KTVX ESPN 1 p.m.

The NFL’s version of an All-Star Game, the annual Pro Bowl Game has been reimagined for 2023. Peyton and Eli Manning will coach the teams, as the top-voted players from the AFC and NFC compete in skills challenges and a non-contact flag football game.

Murder in Big Horn SHOW 8 p.m.

From directors Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin, this new docu-series examines the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of women and girls from Montana’s Big Horn County, as part of the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).

Vienna Blood

The cinema has captured the imagination of the Viennese strikes at a film premiere, investigating the curious

patient at hospital.

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

With the recent premiere of Netflix’s “That ‘90s Show,” many of the stars of the series’ original ‘70s counterpart have become top of mind once more. One “That ‘70s Show” star who never quite lost his sparkle, however, is Ashton Kutcher, who played dumbyet-lovable Kelso across all eight seasons. Now, Kutcher finds himself front and center once more in the new film “Your Place or Mine,” premiering Friday, Feb. 10, on Netflix.

The romantic comedy sees Kutcher and “Legally Blonde” (2001) star Reese Witherspoon star as Peter and Debbie, a pair of adults who have been best friends ever since a romantic encounter brought them into each other’s lives some 20 years ago. Now living across the country from one another, Peter senses single mom Debbie’s stress levels rising and offers to look after her son (Wesley Kimmel, “WandaVision”) in Los Angeles for a week while she stays in his New York apartment and gets reacquainted with herself. When she meets one of Peter’s friends, however, what Debbie needs from life becomes clearer than ever. Zoe Chao (“Love Life”), Jesse Williams (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Steve Zahn (“The White Lotus”) also star.

It’s Groundhog Day (again). On Thursday, Feb. 2, AMC presents repeat airings of the beloved 1993 film “Groundhog Day” from director Harold Ramis. Bill Murray stars as weatherman Phil, who is forced to relive Groundhog Day over and over (and over) again while covering the festivities in Punxsutawney, Pa.

Born Feb. 7, 1978, to parents Diane (nee Finnegan) and Larry Kutcher in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Christopher Ashton Kutcher grew up in a rural Iowan town called Homestead. One of three kids, including his sister, Tausha, and twin brother, Michael, Kutcher had a fairly standard upbringing until he was discovered by a talent scout while attending the University of Iowa. Soon after this encounter, he left his biochemical engineering program to pursue modelling full time — acting would quickly follow.

Brent Bethers passed away unexpectedly at the age of 49 on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Brent was born on Sept. 10, 1973, to Pratt Gordon and Myrla Vee Bethers in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1979, Brent moved with his family to Pocatello, Idaho, where he became very close to his maternal grandparents and cousins.

Brent was a gifted athlete and developed expertise at a young age in many sports, including soccer, baseball, skiing and golf. The foundation of his intense love for the outdoors began with the scouting program, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Brent was always a people person and had no trouble making friends, including countless “best-friendships.” Before he finished junior high school, he had become such a social butterfly that his mother had to install a second phone line at the house so Brent’s phone conversations wouldn’t prevent everyone else from using the phone.

Brent’s remarkable homebuilding and auto mechanic skills were ignited while working in his early teenage years for his stepfather, Mel, as they maintained the family’s rental units and cars. Brent demonstrated such trustworthiness and maturity that Mel had him regularly drive a work truck around town…before Brent was old enough to have a driver license.

Upon graduating from Pocatello High School in 1991, Brent enrolled in summer school at Brigham Young University with a scholarship.

After a year studying at the university, he put his gregarious personality to work selling pest control services door-to-door in the San Francisco Bay area. He then enrolled at the University of Utah where his blood turned from blue to red.

Brent met Brenda Shumway in January 1993, and began his courtship by sending her a huge bouquet of beautiful flowers. They continued their courtship over the next couple years and were eventually married in Pocatello, Idaho, in June 1995 and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.

Along the way, Brent’s construction skills and desire to use his mind and hands to solve problems and create something tangible led him to move to Rock Springs, Wyoming, where he worked again for his stepfather to learn how to build new homes. Brent and Brenda later moved to Pocatello, Idaho, where Brent provided a needed service to his mother by managing for a time several rental units.

His natural ability to quickly befriend people led him back to sales, this time in Boise, Idaho, where he held sales positions in the telecom and mortgage banking industries.

While in Boise, three sons were born into the family – Cameron in 2001, Chase in 2003 and Ethan in 2005. Brent was delighted to share his love for sports with his own children. He continued to play soccer in adult leagues and helped coach his sons’ soccer teams throughout their youth. Brent also grew his skills and love for golf to the point of competing in local tournaments. He remained an advanced skier throughout his adult life and especially enjoyed spending time skiing with his brothers, sons, nieces, nephews and friends.

As an adult, Brent developed a love for fishing, yellow Labrador Retrievers and fast cars. He enjoyed fishing in Driggs, Idaho, and Alaska. His dog, Kenai, is named after his favorite fishing spot in Alaska. Brent’s fast car of choice was always an Audi, having owned several of them through the years, modifying each of them to

improve driving performance and test the limits of engineering and physics. This passion has resulted in all three of Brent’s brothers owning modified Audis.

In 2010, Brent and Brenda moved their family to Bountiful, Utah, where Brent ultimately combined his love of meeting new people through sales with his love of using his mind and hands to build things by starting his own construction company. He earned his general contractors license and for the last several years enjoyed doing home renovations and new construction.

Brent was dedicated to teaching his sons and nephews the life skills that brought him joy. Brent encouraged and supported Cameron and Chase in serving full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Cameron completed a full-time mission to Guatemala and Baltimore, Maryland. And Chase is currently serving in Ventura, California.

Above all, Brent was known for his genuine kindness, positive outlook, ability to talk to people from all walks of life and ultimately a person that people could trust and wanted to spend time with. He actively used his skills, both with his hobbies and his profession, in the service of others. He was constantly volunteering time to help neighbors, friends and family with auto and home repair issues.

Brent died of an unexpected heart attack shortly after a glorious morning of skiing with family at one of his favorite resorts–Grand Targhee. He is already sorely missed by all his many family members and friends.

He is survived by his wife Brenda and his sons Cameron (Talee), Chase and Ethan; his brothers Pratt (Cindy), Mark (Jenae) and Brooks (Amy); and by several beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pratt Gordon and Myrla Vee Bethers; and his grandparents, Pratt and Jeanne Bethers, and Knowlin and Bertha Hansen.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in the LDS Chapel at 585 E. Center Street, Bountiful, Utah. Friends can meet with family members at a viewing on Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah, and on Saturday morning from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be at Bountiful City Cemetery.

This obituary was originally posted on the Russon Mortuary website, russonmortuary. com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Vacancy on the South Davis Sewer District Board of Trustees

Utah Code Annotated 17B-1-303(5)(a)

The South Davis Sewer District Board of Trustees announces a mid-term vacancy on the Board. Persons interested in applying for this position must meet the following criteria; be a registered voter at the location of the applicant’s residence and reside within the boundaries of the South Davis Sewer District (Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross).

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, with resume indicating compliance with the above criteria via email to: Mark Katter, District Clerk, South Davis Sewer District, mkatter@sdsd.us no later than Friday, January 6, 2023. Questions regarding this appointment can be directed to Mark Katter at 801.295.3469 during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

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IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Frederick Glen Carlile and Janice J. Carlile, aka Janice Ellen Carlile

Probate No. 233700001

BRIAN F. CARLILE, whose address is 9056 South Crescent Mine Lane, West Jordan, Utah 84081, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estates. Creditors of the estates are hereby notified to deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above, or file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

William L. Prater, Attorney

DATED this 9th day of January 2023.

Brian F. Carlile

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

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Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 795 S. Main St., Bountiful, Utah for: 2023 REPLACEMENT AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER AND STORM DRAIN FACILITIES AT RANDOM LOCATIONS

Bids will be received until the hour of 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the office of the City Engineer at 795 S. Main St., 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 and through the SciQuest website https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/Login?OrgName=StateOfUtah&URL. 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

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

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Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 795 South Main Street, Bountiful, Utah for: 2023

WASHINGTON PARK SKATE PARK PROJECT

Bids will be received until the hour of 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 7, 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 and 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 ten (10) 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.

On February 2, weather forecasters all over the United States look to the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania for a little advice. Legend says that the groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil can foretell the weather!

On February 2, the town of Punxsutawney begins the big Groundhog Day celebration before sunrise.

…but if the sun isn’t shining, then there are no shadows to be seen. I stay out looking for food, and spring will arrive very soon!

As the sun rises, I get ready to emerge from my stump. All eyes are on me! Once my prediction has been made, the crowd cheers for me. Then I go back to sleep until spring!

Oh oh! Phil’s snoring shook this story out of order. Number the panels from 1-5 in the correct order.

The sayslegend that if the sun is out, I see my shadow, get scared, and hide back in my andburrow, spring will not arrive for another six weeks

Weather Adjectives

When is it spring?

Think About It: What time of day would Punxsutawney Phil have his long shadow?

One important thing to understand when you read is cause and effect

For example, in the legend of Groundhog Day, when the groundhog sees his shadow, he goes back in his burrow. In this case, the effect is that the groundhog goes back in his burrow. That is what happens. What causes him to go back in his burrow? Getting frightened by his shadow.

1. With a parent or learning buddy at home, select an article from today’s newspaper. Read the headline. Discuss what you think caused the news reported in the headline.

2. The headline usually tells what happened. This is called an effect Read aloud to your learning buddy the first paragraph of the article. Does this tell you the cause? Read the rest of the article aloud. After each paragraph, stop and discuss what you have learned about what caused the news reported in the headline.