The Davis Journal | March 3, 2023

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2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION COMES TO AN END

SNAP benefits end giving individuals less for groceries

Millions of Americans’ grocery budgets will shrink this month even as prices remain high due to inflation. The pandemic era boost to SNAP benefits has ended, and individuals will get on average $90 less this month.

Republicans challenge Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday over challenges to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. A majority of the court's conservatives indicated great skepticism, and it seems the Republican-led state challengers could be on the verge of invalidating the plan. A final decision on the case is expected this summer.

Murdoch testifies in defamation case

Adams sponsors bill to help first-time homeowners

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

CAPITOL HILL—After a busy 45 days the 2023 Legislative Session is coming to an end by midnight tonight. A record number of bills – more than 900 – have been considered by lawmakers during the session. Many passed early on while others died a quiet death. Along with tax cuts and education funding, legislators have also looked at ways to provide affordable housing.

SB240, sponsored by Senate President Stuart Adams is intended to help first-time home buyers realize their dream of homeownership.

“Affordable housing has been a problem,” said Adams. “Utah has the best economy in the nation. We have one of the lowest unemployment rates and we’re the fastest growing state. Because we’re growing so fast, housing has become unaffordable.”

The discussion has mostly been about high density or multi-family housing, he said. “We need to change the narrative of homeownership. America believes in homeownership, Utah believes in homeownership.”

There is pride in owning something, Adams said. “As you get older it also adds to your net worth and equity provides a nest egg for people to sustain themselves. I’m concerned if we don’t focus on home ownership and just renters, the middle class will disappear.”

Back in the 1980s there was a program the government was working on for first-time homeowners, he said. “We need to pivot and focus on homeownership again.”

Adam’s bill would give qualified applicants $20,000 to use for a down payment or to buy down the interest rate. “It’s a loan not a gift,” he said. “It’s capped at a $450,000 home. If they refinance or sell they have to pay it back. We hope to help at least 2,500 families to feel the pride and get the benefit of homeownership.”

It is only for new construction, said Adams. “We don’t want to take away from existing homes that we already don’t have enough of and this creates new homes.”

SB240 sets aside $50 million for the program, he said. “If you divide it by $20,000 it comes up to 2,500. That's where we got the number. We might be able to help 3,000 families. If each family has two or three children

we could get close to 10,000 Utahns into a home.”

The Utah Housing Corporation will administer the program, said Adams. “They’ll work with local banks and credit unions to facilitate it.”

As of press time, the bill was ready to be introduced on the House floor mid-week.

“I’ve had a favorable response,” said Adams. “Maybe only one vote against.”

Adams has said from the beginning that this would be the session of the tax cut.

“It’s amazing that Utah has been able to do it again and again. We’ve had a tax cut for the last three years. In addition to cutting taxes we’ve had record funding for education which includes teacher salaries.”

The legislature has also had record spending on infrastructure, he said. “We’ve put over a billion and a half on roads and transit and half a billion on water.”

It’s been an impressive legislative session, said Adams. “There’s been a lot of work to do and not all bills will pass. It’s an honor to serve. We’re fortunate to live in Utah with such a strong economy. Utah lives within its means and has a great financial capacity.” l

CHS students raise more than $82,000 for Children’s Justice Center

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—It’s not often that teenagers want to give up their hard-earned money, but students at Clearfield High did just that.They emptied their pockets as part of the school’s “Falcons are Fabulous” event and raised more than $82,000 to donate to Davis County’s Children's Justice Center (CJC). They were recognized by the commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting.

“Each year we’re in charge of raising money for charities,” said Eva Butler, SBO over service. “We reached out to Commissioner (Lorene) Kamalu and asked what charities needed help. We toured the CJC and had a strong feeling we wanted to raise money for them.”

It’s a school tradition to raise money for charity, Butler said. “We did a million little fundraisers. There was the miracle minute where we had a bucket and people could drop in money. We also did lip sync battles and penny wars. Pennies are positive and everything else is negative. Each grade competed against another grade. We got $900 in pennies. Day by day, little by little we reached a huge goal.”

Butler said when the service officers took their positions

Rupert Murdoch knew in late 2020 that the hosts on Fox News were endorsing lies from then-President Donald Trump about election fraud, but did nothing to stop it. Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been “stronger in denouncing” false claims of election fraud.

Despite high inflation Americans are still spending

Americans are doing something weird. Despite high inflation, they've been spending like crazy, and personal spending went up 1.8% in January. Is this a good thing? It's hard to tell. If spending continues to grow, the Fed could raise interest rates again. But if spending cools, it would raise concerns of a recession.

Erythritol sweetener linked to negative health outcomes

The food industry product erythritol has been linked to higher likelihoods of cardiovascular problems, according to a new study. Erythritol is used to bulk up the volume of products such as stevia and monkfruit. The study has found that higher levels of erythritol in sweetener products have a similarly higher correlation to blood clotting, heart attack and stroke than natural sugar products. The product has been highly successful as a component of “zero calorie” substitutes for sugar.

VISITORS TO THE CAPITOL try to identify its iconic features. The Capitol has been bustling with activity over the last 45 days of the Legislative Session. It all ends tonight at midnight.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

(LEFT TO RIGHT) CHS SERVICE OFFICERS Cole Flinders, Brinley Twitchell, Alissa Austad and Eva Butler. Clearfield High students broke the school’s fundraising record this year.

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CAPITOL CORNER

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Final recommendations for state budget

The Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC) made final recommendations last week for the fiscal year (FY) 2023-2024 budget. Significant funding for education, water,

infrastructure, and social services were included in the recommendations and a tax cut for the third consecutive year.

The recommendations include increasing the education budget by $578.3 million in ongoing revenue, and $338.7 million in one-time funds, a 19.7% increase.

The EAC budget recommendations also allocate $413.4 million (one-time) and $14.2 million (ongoing) to Utah’s continuous water efforts, $400 million in tax relief, over $1 billion in transportation and transit improvements, and $775 million for debt reduction and debt avoidance, according to a legislative release.

“While preparing and finalizing our budget, we are not just thinking about the coming year, we are planning for the next 100 years,” said President J. Stuart Adams in the statement. “This year, we are making generational investments in housing, water, education and transportation. We are funding solutions to our growing state’s most pressing needs, and cutting taxes while looking ahead to avoid future pitfalls. We are providing immediate tax relief to Utahns at a time when they need it most. By making smart fiscal decisions, Utah’s economy will continue to remain steadfast.”

“This session we set out to both provide Utahns with a historic tax cut and make significant generational investments that will have statewide impacts,” said Speaker Brad Wilson. “This budget accomplishes both goals as we focus on lowering taxes and investing in water, transportation, education, health, and housing. I appreciate the great work done by our committee members, committee chairs, and the Executive Appropriations Committee as they crafted a budget that serves the interests of Utahns across the state.”

“Each year, we are presented with new challenges and opportunities when it comes to the state budget,” said Sen. Jerry Stevenson, Senate EAC co-chair. “Our finalized budget reflects Utah’s values and prioritizes future growth. Over the last few years, lawmakers have seen the need for

additional funding to ensure Utah remains the best place for our kids and grandkids to live and raise families. This budget does just that. We are making historic investments focused on state and regional projects, which will continue to solidify Utah’s ranking as the state with the best economic outlook.”

The 2024 fiscal year begins July 1, 2023.

Legislature proclaims Feb. 23 as ‘Job Corps Appreciation Day’

The Utah legislature issued a statewide resolution last week proclaiming Feb. 23 as “Job Corps Appreciation Day” in recognition of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program’s contributions. The Job Corps program provides a tuition-free, high-quality education to local youth and young adults. The proclamation also recognizes Utah-based Management & Training Corporation (MTC) as being the largest youth-service provider of Job Corps programs in the United States, according to a release.

“We are grateful to the Utah legislature for this resolution, and for recognizing the past, present, and future impact the Job Corps program has on Utah youth,” said MTC President Dan Marquardt. Utah has two Job Corps centers – the Clearfield Job Corps Center, operated by MTC, and Weber Basin Job Corps in Ogden, operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Both centers have provided education, training, housing, food, medical care, and other services to Utah’s youth for over 50 years. l

Special education teacher has ‘Mighty Heart’

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

CLINTON—Laurie Bagford has a heart that is two sizes too big. That’s how her principal describes her and that’s why she nominated the Clinton Elementary special education teacher for the 2023 Heidi Martin, Mighty Heart Educator of Excellence Award. Bagford was surprised with the honor at an assembly held at the school last week.

“The award is for someone who has the heart of a teacher,” said principal Julie Lundell. “She exemplifies that love for students. She has an extra love and passion for the children and her work.”

The award is named for Utah resident Heidi Ann Martin, who was born with only two chambers in her heart. Martin had her first open-heart surgery at three days old and had a rare heart and liver transplant at 24. She passed away on Jan. 12, 2017 from complications of her condition, a Davis Education Foundation release said.

“She is a teacher who just loves students who are having a hard time or struggling,” said Lundell. “She radiates love. If one of her students has a soccer game she’s there. She always goes the extra mile and cares for every student who comes in contact with her.”

Laurie is student focused, Lundell said. “She figures out a plan for what it is they need to feel appreciated and cared for and helps them feel like they can be successful at school. She is optimistic and loved by the staff as well because of her kindness.”

“I come from an education family,” said Bagford. “Both of my parents were teachers, my brother is a principal, it’s in the blood.”

Bagford said she was drawn to special education because her mother mentioned that as a teacher she felt there were students who she couldn’t reach that needed more help. “I wanted to see what I could do to help those who needed more specialized instruction.”

It’s tough sometimes but when they get a concept it’s so rewarding, said Bagford. “I teach mild to moderate special education students. Some struggle with social skills but they’re mostly with the rest of the students most of the day.”

Bagford said she tries to make her classroom feel inviting. “I like purple so I have that in my room to create a calming area. Kids might not want to come because of the stigma so I want them to buy into what we need to do here.”

last April they started looking for charities they could donate to. “We worked in the summer then put it into action in the fall. Falcons

Because she doesn’t get to meet a lot of the other students at the school, Bagford goes to all of the assemblies. “I like to see who’s out there, not just who’s in my classroom,” she said. “I want to be part of the school.”

Not only does she take care of her students, she takes care of the other teachers. “I’m the wellness captain,” said Bagford. “I help teachers focus on themselves once in a while. I work with all of the teachers so they feel they are a part of the school and part of a family.”

The students are amazing and they have so much potential, Bagford said. “I want to help them reach that potential. It may be more difficult for them but they can do it. That I get

are Fabulous is in December for 10 days.”

As part of the fundraising efforts, kids also go into the community for donations, she said. “We buy food from businesses and then we resell it. One hundred percent goes straight to the charity.”

to be part of that is pretty awesome.”

As part of the award, Bagford receives $10,000 to put toward the betterment of the school. “I don’t know yet what I’ll use it for but something that all the students can benefit from. Hopefully I’ll come up with something great. I’m so grateful that I get to provide that to the school.”

The day she received her award, Bagford said the school had just announced that it was a special assembly. “We were all wondering what was going on. I did not expect it to be about me. It is an honor. It’s nothing I expected to happen ever. I’m surprised and amazed that what I’m doing is making a difference.” l

The goal was $48,000, she said. “We weren’t sure we’d make it. But at the closing assembly when they revealed the check it was the most emotional thing ever. All the hours, days, weeks it took – we had tears in our eyes. It was so difficult but so rewarding.”

A representative from CJC was at the assembly, said Butler. “We flipped over a big check of $77,000. More money came trickling in over the next two weeks so it came to $82,034.35.”

“We are privileged to have youth who are service oriented,” said Kamalu. “They do incredible things such as being a friend to someone who needs one. It’s not as public but just as important.”

A big giant wow, Kamalu said of the donation. “That’s a lot of money, especially for high schoolers.”

“At first I thought it was a typo and they meant $4,500,” said Julie Stephenson, Interim Director and Victim Coordinator for the CJC. “These funds will help with victims who need acute therapy and mental health needs. It will provide for families to get therapy right away and cover the cost of whatever the insurance doesn’t cover and other needs. CJC provides medical exams, crisis intervention and other resources to help the healing process begin.”

The Davis County community is consistently giving to us, she said. “In addition to cash donations they bring snacks, drinks, stuffed animals and blankets. We give them (children) a stuffed animal and blanket when they leave to give them comfort. Community members are coming daily and weekly dropping stuff off to provide a warm place for kiddos to come during a hard time.”

This donation is just amazing, said Stephenson. “Taking care of us helps us take care of kids.”l

CLINTON ELEMENTARY TEACHER Laurie Bagford with her daughter Lexi and husband Nigel. Bagford was given the 2023 Heidi Martin, Mighty Heart Educator of Excellence Award at a surprise assembly at the school last week.

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Utah’s ‘Mother Teresa’ honored by legislature with her own day

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

SALT LAKE CITY—Often known as Utah’s Mother Teresa, Pamela Atkinson works tirelessly to help those in need. Atkinson serves as Advisor to Gov. Spencer Cox and has held the same position with three previous governors. The Governor signed a proclamation last Friday to name Feb. 24 “Pamela Atkinson Day.” Legislators and other dignitaries honored her during a ceremony held at the Capitol.

“Pamela has shaped how we care for the homeless,” said Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson. “She is a shining example of love and serving unconditionally.”

She has a servant’s heart, said Gail Miller, owner of Larry H. Miller Company. “Her focus is on humanity and she has a deep and abiding faith in God. She leans in. She is never too tired, too old or too busy to help lift others.”

Pamela values all people, said Miller. “She treats all of them with respect. She would share her last crust of bread if it was needed by someone else. She never has a cross word or is judgmental of anyone.”

Atkinson serves on the State Homeless Coordinating Committee, Envision Utah, Utah Coalition Against Pornography and the State Refugee Advisory Board. She was also appointed to the State Board of Regents for 10 years and served on the State Board of Education and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board. She is known for her work with homeless individuals and families, low-income people and refugees.

Utah is a state that has a commitment of helping those in need, said House Speaker Brad Wilson. “Utahns support each other. We know Utah is a special place. I

can’t think of anyone who has more charity, service and love than Pamela Atkinson. You always leave a better person when you are around her and you always want to be better.”

She is a remarkable listener despite differences, he said. “Her love is unmatched. Utah is so, so, lucky to have you as one of our own. We can all learn from your example.”

The legislature wants to take credit for things we do here but it’s the people, said Senate President J. Stuart Adams. “Every day should be Pamela Atkinson Day. She is the voice of Utah homelessness.”

“I received a call one day from Pamela asking if the church could provide 200 steaks for a special activity for the homeless for Christmas,” said President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “I told her ‘I don’t know if the church even has 200 steaks.’ But we snapped right to it. You better respond when Pam is behind the request.”

Pamela Atkinson is a saint, he said. “It’s a wonderful title and she is a wonderful example for our state. Thank you for the things you’ve done for our community and the needs for our community members.”

“As a family we have been studying the New Testament,” said Cox. “We’re trying to emulate Christ but that is sometimes hard. We’ve wondered how he would act in our modern world. Abby (Cox) says it’s easier to be like Jesus if you just look at Pamela.”

Pamela loves regardless of someone’s status in life, he said. “She has respect for everyone whether they are powerful people or people who live in the Rio Grande district. Those who feel they’ve been left

behind or have stopped believing in themselves.”

Cox said he meets a lot of famous, powerful people. “She is larger than life and respected by everyone. When I met her she was everything I expected and more.”

Pamela’s influence will be felt for generations to come, he said. “She is recklessly good. She makes you want to live bigger

and better.”

“It is humbling to have a day named after me,” said Atkinson. “Growing up we didn’t have an indoor bathroom, we were too poor. But don’t define yourself by who you were as a child as to who you are now and your relationship with God. What you are today is not determined by who you were.”l

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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.

PAMELA ATKINSON and President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints talk to Atkinson’s great granddaughter in the Gold Room at the Capitol following an event to honor her. The Governor proclaimed Feb. 25 as Pamela Atkinson Day.

Photo by Becky Ginos

Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist

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BDAC hosts first ever art auction

By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL–Need some color during the dreary winter months? The Bountiful Davis Arts Center has just the thing. The gallery is hosting its inaugural fine arts auction “Chromatic” featuring the beautiful work of professional artists that collectors and patrons can bid on throughout the week of March 4 – March 11.

“Chromatic is all about color and art to get you through the winter,” said BDAC Executive Director Alysa Revell. “It’s a respite from the gray, dull end of winter.”

The art will go up March 4, she said. “The public can come take a look and bid at BidBeacon.com. Then on March 11 we will have a nice dinner, live music, art and a live auction for high quality, high value items. Come have a great night dressed in your fancy, colorful clothes.”

BDAC will celebrate its 50th year anniversary in 2024, Revell said. “We’ve picked up a lot of art over the years that is sitting in storage and not shown because we only show new pieces. The public will see those (in storage) and have a chance to bid on some of them.”

The event will show work from well-known artists such as Barbra Dowdle, Nancy Ness, Mac Christensen, LaConte Stewart and Theodore Milton Wassmer. “We have a six exhibition cycle each year dealing with 30 artists,” said Revell. “Thirty percent of them show every year. They love showing here. They’re very kind and want to help support the art center.”

Bountiful City in partnership with the University of Utah established the arts center in 1974, it became a nonprofit in 1984. The BDAC moved three times before finding a permanent home in 2015 at the current location 90 N. Main Street.

“We’ve been itching to do an event,” Revell said. “We thought this time of year was perfect for a quiet fundraiser for the center. We’re always looking for ideas for fundraising we’re a nonprofit so we’re always looking for ways to raise money. It’s what keeps us going.”

BDAC ARTIST NOTES:

Untitled by Barbara Dowdle, soft pastel on paper.

A local favorite, Barbara Dowdle was born in Idaho but has spent much of her life in Utah. She is best known for her exquisite watercolors and delicate pastel drawings, and has worked in several Utah collections.

Snow Trees by Nancy Ness, oil on canvas

Nancy Ness, an oil painter and pastel artist from Long Island, New York, is known most for her impeccable use of color within slightly abstracted spaces. Working many years as a designer before receiving gallery representation in two New York galleries, Nancy now splits her time working and living in Ogden, Utah and Greenport, New York.

Landscape with Clouds by Mac Stevenson, oil on canvas

Contemporary realist Mac Stevenson is a beloved Utah educator and artist residing in North Ogden, Utah. Known for his sensuous landscapes using rich pops of color, his works can be found in museums and private collections all over the world.

Near Peterson by LeConte Stewart, Oil on panel LeConte Stewart, often regarded as one of Utah's most beloved artists, was primarily known for his landscapes of

By Alisha Copfer alisha.c@davisjournal.com

rural Utah. His media included oils, watercolors, pastel and charcoal, as well as etchings, linocuts, and lithographs. His home/studio in Kaysville, Utah is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Trio by Theodore Milton Wassmer, Acrylic ink on panel Theodore Milton Wassmer was an American painter. During his lifetime, he produced over 2,000 works of art including paintings, watercolors, and sketches that are displayed in museums. Because of the paralysis in his arm, Wassmer could not paint large canvases. l

Thirty feet may not be wide enough

WOODS CROSS—Recently, Woods Cross City has been facing some growing pains. These pains refer particularly to the width allotted for residential driveways.

There is currently a large construction project happening on 1100 West that has started from 500 South and will eventually go just past the Silver Eagle Refinery. During this project, the city is working on establishing curb, gutter and sidewalks for this area.

The construction will happen in phases, as laid out in the grants that have been given to the city. Two of the three grants make it possible for Woods Cross to complete portions of this area by late fall 2023. The final area should be completed by summer 2024.

Gregory Seegmiller, Woods Cross Consulting City Engineer with J-U-B Engineers, Inc., sent a letter to residents along 1100 West. This letter stated, “As you are aware, Woods Cross City has been actively pursuing the plan for widening and improving 1100 West from approximately 500 South to 1300 South. This area includes the frontage of your property. Our design team and public involvement team have been in communication with you on our proposed improvements across your frontage.”

While the city is working on this project, some homeowners have reached out with concerns about their driveways. In Woods Cross, driveways for private homes have a standard width of 30 feet. However, some residents have

recently been requesting exemptions to this width. Most of the cases for these requests are due to the current driveways being wider due to no curb and gutter.

The letter from J-U-B Engineers says, “Some residents have expressed interest in driveway widths greater than the allowed 30 foot maximum. Please understand that the design team and the City Engineer, in our roles, are only able to design in accordance with the adopted City Ordinances and City Standards. Any amenities, features, improvements,

or modifications beyond our design must be appealed to the City Council for their consideration.”

Sam Christiansen, Public Works Director for Woods Cross, has said that the width is there to “limit interactions between pedestrians and traffic.” The construction project, when completed, will actually widen 1100 West from 24 feet to 38 feet.

“At the city council meeting held on Dec. 7, a resident appealed for a wider driveway approach and was granted the appeal, with certain conditions,” stated the J-U-B letter. “As a result, we feel it prudent to notify those residents who had previously expressed an interest in a wider driveway approach so they have the same opportunity to appeal to the city council.”

To date, there have been about five appeals. Each one has been reviewed by the city council and then discussed individually during a city council meeting. Four of these appellants have received exemptions on their new driveways. Several of these residents have also accepted any additional costs that will come with the wider driveway.

Residents who are appealing these driveway exceptions have been encouraged to attend the meeting when their lot is being discussed. In some instances, the residents have not been present for the discussion.

“We have ways that if citizens feel they should have exemptions that we can look at their requests,” said Bryce Haderlie, Woods Cross City Administrator. “I’m glad that the government has these latitudes. It’s about controlling the standards; it’s a delicate balance.” l

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“Untitled” by Barbara Dowdle

Courtesy photo “Snow Trees” by Nancy Ness

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“Landscape with Clouds” by Mac Stevenson

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“Near Peterson” by LeConte Stewart Courtesy photo

“Trio” by Theodore Milton Wassmer Courtesy photo

ROAD CONSTRUCTION has been a constant on 1100 West in Woods Cross, and now driveway widths are in question.

Photo by Alisha Copfer

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1923

If the tractor is to be profitable on the farm, says the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, it should make possible the accomplishment of at least one of the following things: a reduction of the number of stock on the farm, reduction of the amount of hired help required – the farming of an increased average, or an increase in the amount of crops produced.

1933

When going to inquire about sick people, you should ask to be received, and it is thoughtful to take along a gift of flowers, fruit or a book. Visits of condolence should be paid at once to a friend when a death occurs in the immediate family. A lady does not call on a gentleman but writes him a note. When a visit is paid to a new mother, a gift is usually presented to the baby.

1943

Buying of rationing foods, including canned vegetables and fruits, frozen or dried fruits and vegetables and soups, will be made easier for the housewife, when she enters the grocery store Monday, as grocers are all required to post notices of the point values on each can, or upon the shelf where the goods are sold.

1953

Even if you have only a second’s warning, there is one important thing you can do to lessen your chances of injury by blast: fall flat on your face. More than half of all wounds are the result of being

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bodily tossed about or being struck by falling and flying objects. If you lie down flat, you are least likely to be thrown about. If you have time to pick a good spot, there is less chance of your being struck by flying glass and other things.

1963

How much of Davis County’s annual economic activity is due to housing construction? How does the local production of new homes compare with that in other parts of the country? Answers to these questions are contained in reports issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. They show, for every city and county in the nation, the number of new dwellings erected over a period of 10 years.

1973

Spring showers are filled with feminine looking dresses. Soft jersey, organza and other fabrics are featured in full, long skirts. Ruffles are quite popular – around the neckline, sleeves or hemline. For the youngster, full short sleeves are seen on party dresses. Sashes are a part of many garments and flowers, as a decoration.

1983

The days of the basic three Rs are returning – almost, to the American classroom. The days when readin’, ‘ritin’ and ‘rithmetic were about all that was served up to public school students are more in vogue than the “proliferation” of courses offered during the 1960s and 70s, writes the superintendent of schools in the Salt Lake City School District.

Fire destroys Centerville home

A Centerville home was considered a total loss after a fire broke out last week. Just after noon on Feb. 24, South Davis Metro Fire crews responded to a report of an explosion at 485 S. 300 East. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from the back of the house.

“We had a couple of engines that arrived at the same time to form an attack line to get a handle on it,” said Deputy Fire Chief Greg Stewart. “It spread quickly to the attic spaces and the wind from the south fueled the fire intensity.”

All units were at the scene, he said. “We had an engine from Farmington and help from Salt Lake City and Gold Cross to backfill the station.”

An explosion could be from a propane tank or aerosol spray, said Stewart. “Anything that expands in the heat can blow up. A barbecue sized propane tank blew up (at the home).”

The fire was pretty involved, Stewart said. “Crews did not go inside. They fought it from the outside because conditions were rapidly changing and we didn’t want to put them in harm’s way.”

Stewart said it took about an hour to get the fire under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Animal mounts stolen from storage unit

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NSL Senior Lunch Bunch

March 6-12

Wednesday, March 8, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

FREE North Salt Lake City Council Chambers, 10 E. Center St.

Aunt Hannah’s Trunk

Pioneer Preschool Activity Hour

Wednesday, March 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Whitaker Museum, 168 N. Main St.,

Centerville

Davis Chamber of Commerce

Women in Business Luncheon

Giving Grace to Yourself and Others

Thursday, March 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Roosters, 748 Heritage Park Blvd., Layton

Weber Basin Garden Lecture

Thursday, March 9, 6:30-8 p.m., FREE

Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main St.

Brandon Mull Author Event

Thursday, March 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Syracuse Branch Library, 1875 S. 2000 West

Swan Day

Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

Brandon Mull Book Signing & Carni val

Saturday, March 11, 2-6 p.m. Northridge High School, 2430 N. Hill Field Rd., Layton

Chromatic – BDAC's Inaugural

Fine Art Auction

Saturday, March 11, 6-7 p.m. 90 N. Main St., Bountiful

Eccles Organ Festival

Sunday, March 12, 8-9 p.m., FREE

The Cathedral of the Madeleine

331 East South Temple, Salt Lake City

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

Clearfield Police had two animal mounts turned into evidence after they were stolen from a storage unit. The department’s evidence technician contacted the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Alaska, where she knew they hunted caribou and was able to track down the owner after providing the department with information from the tag on the animal’s ear, according to a CPD social media post.

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“We were able to track down the owner in a neighboring city and return the mounts to him,” the post said. “He was ecstatic to have them back!”

Furry firefighter joins the team

The Kaysville Fire Department has a new search dog. Cyrus is trained to locate live victims trapped in rubble and other confined spaces. Cyrus and his handler, Firefighter Kalub Lewis, work on Utah Task Force 1, a FEMA urban search and rescue (USAR) team. They also work for the Unified Fire Authority.

Lewis and Cyrus can be deployed to disasters anywhere in the United States to assist with search and recovery efforts, according to the department’s Facebook page. The dog comes to work with his handler and lives at the station as a member of the crew.

Man and woman suspects in retail theft

Layton Police are looking for some help to identify two suspects that stole approximately $1,300 worth of merchandise from the Hollister store at the Layton Hills Mall on Feb. 5. Anyone with information is asked to contact Layton PD and reference case 23-0451.

Moose on the loose

Over the weekend Centerville police officers helped stop a moose that was running through the new Summerhill development in the north end of town. Officers were able to catch the Moose without incident and relocate it.

SAFETY FIRST

First of the month safety tips for everyone in Davis County. Vehicle thefts during winter months courtesy of Davis County Sheriff’s Office

The cold weather isn't going away anytime soon, and you might be tempted to leave your car running in the mornings while you finish filling up your coffee mug or putting on your shoes. Think twice before leaving your car running unattended. Car thieves are on the lookout for these vehicles warming up in driveways as they are easy to access. Leaving your car unattended will make you more likely to be targeted by thieves.

Vehicle thefts increase during colder months, and it’s a crime that can easily be prevented as modern cars no longer require a long idling period to warm up the engine. It just takes a few seconds before they are gone with your car.

Things to consider before leaving your car running in the mornings:

• Make sure your car is locked if it is warming up.

• Start the engine and let it idle only for the amount of time it takes for you to put on your seat belt.

• Use anti-theft or automatic tracking devices.

• Never hide a spare ignition key in your vehicle.

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OPINION

Has America seen its best days? A Mental

Afriend of mine is discouraged

– and he’s not alone.

A significant portion of Utahns (and Americans in general) are disappointed in the direction of our country. My friend claims his blood pressure rises every time he watches the evening news or picks up a newspaper.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

“In my mind,” he says, “America has seen its best days. I’m not sure we will ever recover from the hatred, the anxiety, and the misconceptions spread by a polarized and uninformed citizenry.”

I understand. It doesn’t help that the majority of Americans (55% of all adults and 88% of those ages 18-25) get their news from unchecked online sources. We are indeed in trouble if our perceptions of the world come from Fox News, MSNBC, or TikTok. In just a two-day period last week I found the following disturbing examples:

A Utah Democrat legislator was “outraged” by the NBA broadcasting team making fun of Utah’s lack of nightlife. (Hey, you weren’t elected to be outraged by a sarcastic comment from Charles Barkley. How about saving outrage for the rise in the homeless, the threat to the Great Salt Lake, or rigid restrictions on reproductive rights?)

A Texas Republican echoes a growing GOP call to stop aid to the embattled Ukrainians. “We should stay out of it,” said the man. “Ukraine is halfway around the world and we have our own problems.” (I’m sure glad this guy wasn’t in office in the 1940s; with his attitude, Hitler would easily have conquered Europe and we could all be saluting a flag with a swastika!)

A Michigan congresswoman receives death threats after a spurious report by Fox News and the National Republican Election Committee claims that she supports defunding the police. (Turns out she has the support of her state’s law

It may sound like a cliche, but if what you’re doing isn’t giving you what you want, then don’t do it anymore. Life is a lifelong journey, and you probably aren’t done yet, so be patient with yourself, be easier on yourself, and learn to enjoy the ride. Believe it or not, life is not a life-threatening illness!

I’ve come to believe that everything is going to turn out all right. And if I really believe that everything is going to turn out all right, then I have to accept the fact that everything is already all right. It’s as if there is a divinely orchestrated plan that uses pain and frustration, to teach us, to reach us, and to prepare us for what’s to come.

In essence, it appears that we are being prepared today for what’s going to happen in the future.

This preparation never ends, but continues throughout life.

And so it is for us all. No one escapes this process. For though there may be variations in our trials, it’s clear there will be no immunities; no immunities from the pain, or loss, or difficulties brought on by our own mistakes; no immunities from the confusion or insanity brought on by the actions of others. Sometimes it almost seems to be too much to bear, but it’s not.

Life was not meant to be accommodating and pain free, but it was not meant to be so overwhelming that we would give up.

To manage it effectively, and to achieve some measure of happiness, three things are necessary:

First, we need to develop a philosophy of life that helps us see the light at the end of the tunnel. Second, we need to accept ourselves as we are right now, with the expectation that we’re going to continue to grow. And third, we need to

enforcement organizations for her support of police departments and has never suggested defunding the police.)

About 25% of all teen girls have contemplated a plan to commit suicide. (Blame bullying in school and on social media along with the dangerous concept that young women need to look a certain way.)

Conservatives continue to press the idea that “illegals” are carting fentanyl across the border. (The Drug Enforcement Agency says the vast portion of the drug comes through American citizens, not those trying to escape poverty and gang violence in Central America.)

The list could go on and on. We worry more about a transgender youth using a bathroom than we are about increasing reading scores in our public schools. We complain about the price of eggs but do nothing to make it easier for immigrants to cross the border and become tax paying citizens or addressing the issue of large corporations evading taxes.

We don’t need leaders who wear flag pins on their lapels. We need leaders like Sen. Mitt Romney who has the guts to tell the truth, who sees political problems as actual moral imperatives.

Yes, my friend has a right to be despondent, but he shouldn’t cave in and accept despair. An informed America is still a strong America; the enemy is not your neighbor but the widely-held distrust of the news media or plain laziness!

A recently elected president of a South American country said last month that America still matters. “When the U.S. fails to exercise democracy, it is an endorsement to all the crazies in the world.”

Bryan Gray, a longtime 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

Health Day

WhenI was a kid, I worried about four things: my Halloween candy being stolen by siblings, missing a spelling word on a test, accidentally eating mayonnaise and nuclear war. In that order.

LIFE & LAUGHTER

BY PERI KINDER

While those four things were the main cause of concern, I also worried about rainy days because stupid boys would throw earthworms down my shirt. I worried about wearing dresses to school because stupid boys would look up my skirt.

I worried about running out of books to read because I couldn’t imagine that apocalyptic scenario. I worried about earthquakes because we were constantly told The Big One would happen when we least suspected.

I guess I worried a lot, but I’m pretty sure our state legislators at the time didn’t give a rat’s behind about my mental health. In fact, children in the 1970s weren’t really considered people until they had a job and started paying taxes.

But now, our illustrious leaders say they are really concerned about the mental health of Utah’s youth, but only in select situations. There is talk to ban social media for kids under 16 because of the harmful impact it has on their mental wellness.

However, representatives don’t seem concerned about the mental health of transgender youth since our state leaders banned gender-affirming care for minors. Even though suicide rates skyrocket for trans youth who often feel stigmatized in society. Even though teens with access to these treatments have demonstrated better mental health.

This is a “problem” our leaders don’t have to “solve” because, hear me out, it isn’t a “problem.”

On a related note, I found it interesting Utah will still permit cisgender female teens to get breast implants. Because Utah.

Do you know what else affects a child’s mental health? The fear they’ll be shot at school. The fear that climate change will eliminate elephants and polar bears. The fear their overworked teachers will quit

because public money has been siphoned off to private and home schools.

I won’t clump all our elected officials into this bunch of wackadoodles because there are many people working to help trans youth, create sensible gun laws and reduce the load of our poor public school teachers who get beat up each year during the legislative session.

I vote that each educator be given a 10-day trip to Hawaii, paid for by the record-breaking state liquor sales. Of which they’ve heartily contributed, I’m sure.

Speaking of addressing mental health, Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla introduced a bill that would legalize psilocybin in Utah under strict controls. Because this is Utah, this mushroom therapy bill will probably go down in hallucinogenic flames, but hopefully it gets the conversation started.

Another way to help our youth develop better mental health? Stop passing harmful bills. Start passing bills that help our children and grandchildren deal with the everyday pressures of living in this world that feels like it’s gone bananas.

I agree social media causes great harm to our teens through cyberbullying, shaming and creating a comparison mindset. But there are additional issues we could tackle to help our children sleep better at night.

I never had to worry about cyberbullying as a kid, although actual physical bullying was definitely a thing. I worried about being pushed off the monkey bars onto the hard concrete. I worried about kids laughing at my homemade polyester pantsuits. What I worry about now is how to create an inclusive and safe environment for our youth. I also still worry about accidentally eating mayonnaise, and nuclear war. In that order.

Peri Kinder is an award-winning humor writer, hosts the Life & Laughter podcast and was voted Best of State for 2022. She’s also a yoga/meditation instructor and life coach. l

be willing to forgive, both ourselves and others.

If a seed doesn’t grow, it dies. When it does grow, it destroys its old container.

Growth can be painful.

I guess that’s why we tend to avoid it. But happiness requires a combination of discovery and growth. And if we’re not committed to these principles, there will be hesitancy, anxiety, and ineffectiveness.

Happiness is a by-product that occurs naturally as we discover who we are, as we accept who we are, and as we become who we are.

This process continues to repeat itself as we move from one level to the next. As each level of development is mastered, a greater emotional depth is developed, enabling us to reduce dependency on people, situations, or circumstances. This insight results in having options, alternatives, and choices; not addiction, dependency, or domination. It dispels feelings of powerlessness, loss of freedom, and confusion. This level of understanding enables us to be able to focus on the rose, not the thorns.

The message is loud and clear: Everything is already all right.

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.

America was involved in Vietnam for 20 years. Our presence started small but by 1965 had significantly escalated, 3.1 million troops saw combat and at least 58,300 were killed. We spent over $120 billion from 1965 to 1973 which led to an oil crisis and rampant inflation. Are you better off today because America fought in Vietnam? Are you safer?

GLENN MOLETTE AUTHOR

America spent over $2 trillion fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then, we hurried and pulled out of Afghanistan leaving hundreds of millions of dollars in vehicles, buildings, bases, and weapons to be used by the Taliban. The country is now in shambles. Girls are not allowed to go to school beyond the sixth grade. Women are treated horribly by the Taliban. What did we do to help Afghanistan? Are they better off now? Are we better off for our 13 years in that country?

We invaded Iraq. We lost over 15,000 active service members and contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Take a look at Iraq and Afghanistan today. What did we accomplish?

We approved $113 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2022 alone. Most Americans do not want Russia to succeed in conquering Ukraine. Efforts to help Ukraine have been supported by most Americans. How far do we go? How much can we afford? How long are we able to keep this up? Does this become another Afghanistan? American troops are not there, yet. When will this happen?

When do we start fighting in Taiwan?

China wants to control Taiwan. Taiwan is rich in resources and technology. Like Russia wanting Ukraine because of its proximity and resources, China figures it just makes sense for them to control neighboring Taiwan.

China is reportedly on the verge, if not already sending military arms to Russia. As America depletes our own defense stockpile of missiles, tanks and more, China knows we will have less to send to Tai-

wan. We have recently sent 200 soldiers to Taiwan and more will be going. It is scary to ponder how many more will be going in the next year or two. In the middle of all this, who is really profiting from America’s forever wars? The Military Industrial Complex will continue to make hundreds of millions of dollars with no end in sight. Manufacturers of mass weapons used in war have no end to their financial gains. Politicians who own stock in these massive companies only stand to get richer and richer. How many thousands of shares of stock in these companies do our long-term Senators and Representatives own? Stopping or slowing our military aggressions around the globe would mean their stock would go down and their massive financial fortunes would be diminished.

Politicians should not be allowed to buy stock while in office. Before running for a political office they should be required to cash their stock out so they are not financially persuaded to promote the success of certain industries.

We don’t want Ukraine to fall to Russia or Taiwan to China. However, what will our country have left to fight with after we have spent billions of dollars defending them? If your livelihood comes from investments in the massive military weapon sales industries, then you are probably spending most of your time counting your money.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. l

JOHN WATERBURY

Mental health and everything is already all right

America’s wars, who are the winners?

WHAT TO WATCH

‘CREED III’ visually stunning, but ‘OPERATION FORTUNE’ a disappointment

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

stole his dreams, and now he’s determined to wrestle them back by taking out Adonis in the ring.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (in theaters)

impossible to care.

Creed III (in theaters)

“Creed III” is great if you don’t think about it too hard.

The directorial debut of star Michael B. Jordan, the movie is a visual delight with all the energy “Creed II” lacked. The fight scenes are all fantastic, shot with an anime sensibility that pulls us deep into each fighter’s perspective. There’s both a poetry and a physicality to the fights that took a ton of choreography but feels effortless to the viewer. Even if you’re not a boxing fan in real life, it’s hard not to get sucked in.

The acting is also good, particularly Jonathan Majors as Damian. The main antagonist for Jordan’s Adonis Creed, Majors makes Damian furious, wounded, and desperate in equal measure. Prison

This is where you can’t think too hard about the movie. In Majors’ hands, Damian is basically in exactly the same position as Adonis in the first movie. Adonis, on the other hand, is now a rich gym owner who will lose nothing but a little pride if he loses to Damian. The entire spirit of the “Rocky” movies demands we support the desperate underdog, which suggests we should want Damian to win.

Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t agree with that. It insists we should still see Adonis as the underdog, despite all evidence to the contrary, and trying to reconcile that damages the film. It’s still a good fight, but a lesson from the first “Rocky” would have made it better.

Sometimes, it’s OK if the hero loses.

Grade: Three stars

Even if you’re a Guy Ritchie fan, it’s easy to be disappointed in “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre.”

On the surface, the movie seems to have all the hallmarks of Ritchie’s quick, kinetic style. There’s snappy, high-speed dialogue, dramatic action cuts, and a madcap plot. Jason Statham is even there, doing his usual stoic-faced action star routine.

Sadly, none of it is up to Ritchie’s usual standards. The quips fall flat, the performances are mostly half-hearted, and the plot tips past complicated into pointlessly incomprehensible. The script has no idea what to do with Aubrey Plaza, clips through as many clichés as possible at high speed and is desperately lacking either danger or charm. The fate of the free world is supposedly at stake, but it’s

Nominally “Operation Fortune” is a spy movie, with Statham, Plaza, and Bugzy Malone tasked with getting a mysterious suitcase back from rich supervillain Hugh Grant. Cary Ewles is Statham and Plaza’s handler, and Josh Hartnett is there as an actor sucked into the drama. There’s too much dialogue, not enough action sequences, and not enough excitement in the action sequences we do get.

Plaza and Grant occasionally look like they’re at least having fun, but Hartnett’s the only cast member who genuinely appears to be acting. Together they give the movie what little sparkle it has, but it’s not nearly enough to save it.

Grade: One and a half stars 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.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ offers a message of connection and hope

By Peri Kinder peri.k@davisjournal.com

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van Hansen didn’t mean to lie. It was only his intention to bring hope to a family in the midst of despair. When classmate Connor Murphy (August Emerson) dies by suicide, Evan inadvertently steps into the narrative and begins to spin a web of lies that grows out of control, even as he grows in popularity and social status.

Anthony Norman nails the title role, portraying Evan’s crippling anxiety, teenage angst and heartbreaking loneliness as his character navigates through the complexity of his dreams, hopes - and lies. He lives with his single mother (Coleen Sexton) who is busy at work and school, trying to make the best life she can for her son. Her performance as a stressed mother who knows she’s falling short will resonate with others in the same situation.

“Dear Evan Hansen,” at Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City (50 W. 200 South) through Sunday, March 5, is the story of a young man who finds his voice at the expense of his moral compass. The show won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Actor, and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. The musical portrays an intimate, heartbreaking, humorous and uplifting message about the fragility of life and the need we have for connection.

Evan’s classmates Alana Beck (Micaela

Lamas) and Jared Kleinman (Pablo David Laucerica) propagate Evan’s lie as realizes the narrative is no longer in his control. Connor’s parents (John Hemphill and Lili Thomas) cling to Evan’s story as a way to understand their son in a new light.

As Evan gets closer to the Murphy family, he is torn between coming clean or living this utopian life, complete with a wealthy father and mother. Another complication: he’s in love with Connor's sister, Zoe (Alaina Anderson), who begins to wonder if she even knew her brother at all.

With only eight performers, the musical is an intimate look at family relationships, the loneliness of being a social outcast and the grief experienced by a family who lose a loved one to suicide.

The remarkable songs and music, created by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, are heartfelt and inspirational, moving the story toward its inevitable conclusion. How will the truth be revealed? Who will be devastated by the fallout?

Crowd favorite musical numbers include “Waving Through a Window,” and “For Forever” and the end of the first act featured “You Will Be Found,” a song about hope and the belief we’re never alone.

The set made great use of social media effects, using video screens to highlight the viral video of Evan’s speech in the first act, as well as how quickly the tide can turn. With

scenes consisting of either a bed, a table, a couch or a workbench, the simple sets created an intimate backdrop to the relationships of the family members.

With “Dear Evan Hansen” prepare to be pulled back to the cringeworthy angst of

being a high school student. The powerful performances, uplifting message and beautiful songs will stay with you long after you leave the theater.

Tickets for the show are available at Saltlakecountyarts.org/venues/eccles-theater l

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ANTHONY NORMAN (EVAN HANSEN), Alaina Anderson (Zoe Murphy) perform in the Tony Award-winning “Dear Evan Hansen” at Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City through March. 5.

Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

Davis, Bountiful girls basketball advance in state tournament

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Davis

After a first round bye in the 6A state tournament, third-seeded Davis faced Farmington for the third time this season Feb. 23. The previous two matchups were double-digit wins by the Darts and this time around Davis won a closer contest 40-35.

The game was tight from the get-go with the Darts holding a one-point lead at halftime before going up six heading into the final quarter.

Kendra Kitchen and Aryanna Bull both scored 11 points to lead Davis while Kate Richards added 10.

In the quarterfinals Feb. 28, Davis defeated Herriman 48-44. The Darts and Mustangs battled to a 24-all tie by the break before Davis outscored Herriman by five in the decisive third quarter to put just a little separation in the game.

Etuati T’maea put in 13 points with Kate Richards (12 points) and Aryanna Bull (10) also scoring in double figures.

The Darts face the winner of Skyridge/ Syracuse in the semifinals March 2.

Bountiful

Second-seeded Bountiful faced Wasatch Feb. 23 in the second round of the 5A state tournament after a first-round bye. The Redhawks beat the Wasps 67-46, coming back from a six-point deficit to lead by three at the break, and then break open the game with a 34-point second-half effort –while holding Wasatch to 16 points.

Four players scored in double figures to lead Bountiful, led by Jordyn Harvey with 17, Claire Cook with 15, Mae Johnson 13 and Milika Satuala 10.

The Redhawks move on to play seventh-seeded Highland March 1 in the quarterfinals.

Farmington

Farmington entered the 6A state tournament seeded 14th and defeated No. 19 West Jordan 61-28. The Phoenix squad came out strong, leading 31-14 at the end of the first half before scoring 30 more points in the rout. The victory marked Coach Van Price’s 550th career win.

Victoria Clinger led Farmington with 15 points while Whitney Avei and Courtney Christiansen both scored 10 points. In the second round against Davis, the Phoenix ended the first quarter with an 8-5 advantage before playing from behind slightly the rest of the way in the five-point loss.

“These girls played so hard,” said

Price. “I don’t think I’ve had a harder working team that I did this year. Although we didn’t take region play by storm, I think we pushed all the favorites to the limit. We took Syracuse to a one-point loss and to an overtime loss. We led Davis in all three games and gave way a little down the stretch in those games. I think we won every game we were expected to win this year plus more – pretty good for a group of girls whose main high school sport isn’t basketball.”

Marissa Marchant scored 11 points and had five rebounds for Farmington with Kate Geddes and Avei combining for 11 rebounds to help on the boards.

The Phoenix team finished the season with a 12-11 record.

“This was a fun group to end my career with. I loved their fun personalities,” said Price. “I set a goal at the first of the season to end my career with at least 550 career wins. These girls set the goal to give that to me and that’s exactly what we achieved – 550 career wins.”

Viewmont

No. 12 Viewmont was upset by 21st-seeded Spanish Fork 61-44 in the first round of the 5A state tournament Feb. 21. The Vikings came out firing with a 22-point effort in the first quarter but managed just 22 points the rest of the way as the Dons fought back and blew the game open.

Mary Carr led Viewmont with 14 points, including two 3-pointers.

The Vikings ended their season with a 12-12 mark.

Woods Cross Woods Cross, seeded ninth, defeated No. 24 Murray 42-26 in the first round of the 5A state tournament Feb. 21. The Wildcats opened up a three-point game in the fourth quarter with a 16-5 run to end the game.

Georgia Hatton’s 22 points led six other scorers for Woods Cross.

In the second round against Timpanogos Feb. 23, the Wildcats lost 55-45. Woods Cross started strong, going up 12-8 after the first quarter and maintained a three-point edge at halftime. But, a 21-point showing by the Timberwolves in the third quarter flipped the script in the loss.

Hatton scored 13 points to lead the team.

The Wildcats finished the season with a 16-7 record. l

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West Bountiful Arts Council Spring Concert Series

Romeo is a super sweet kitty who loves getting treats and loves snuggles. This little lover came in with a smashed paw that required an amputation. Happily, he has adapted very well to his new tri-paw'd life and is getting around super well. You’d never know he used to have four legs. Romeo is a super fun cat who loves his food and enjoys hanging out in the window or on top of a cat tower.  Romeo is super excited to find a furever home of his very own!

Romeo is available for adoption at Animal Care of Davis County. If you would like to meet Romeo, give us a call at 801-444-2200 or email foster@co.davis.ut.us to set up a meeting with this lovable guy!

BOUNTIFUL’S TAYLOR HARVEY (10) steals the ball from Wasatch’s Ashley Garner (32). In the process Garner retaliates holding back Harvey, but gets a technical, a 5th foul and ousted for her response. The Redhawks continued on their winning ways in the Second Round of State Playoffs 67-46.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

DAVIS’ ARYANNA BULL (14) wrestles for the ball against the tough “D” of Herriman’s Shelby Ulibarri (30). The Darts overcame 22 turn-overs to win 48 - 44 in their Quarter-Final Round of the State 6A Girl’s Basketball Tournament at Weber.

Local teams bow out early in state boys basketball tournament

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

While the Davis boys basketball team was one missed shot away from the Class 6A semifinals, other Davis County teams struggled with early exists in the postseason. Woods Cross, Viewmont and Bountiful each lost their opening games at state, ending their seasons. Farmington made it to round two but could advance no further.

Woods Cross

Of all the local teams, it appeared as though Woods Cross had the best shot of making a deep playoff run. After all, the Wildcats were seeded third and got a firstround bye after winning Region 5 with a 9-1 mark. Overall, the Wildcats were 18-4 during the regular season.

But an upstart Orem team didn’t seem to notice Woods Cross’ success during the year. In the second round of the Class 5A state tournament on Feb. 24, Woods Cross fell at home to Orem 56-47 in a low-scoring affair. The key period of the game with the second quarter where Orem outscored the Wildcats 12-4. Woods Cross also made five fewer field goals than Orem and made four three-pointers to the Tigers’ seven shots from long range. Jaxon Smith was the leading scorer in the game, as the Wildcat star had 17 points. Mason Bendinger had 11 points, three rebounds and three assists. Woods Cross’ 18-5 record was its best since 2019–20 when they finished 19-6 overall.

Viewmont

The Vikings entered the 5A playoffs with the No. 22 seed after going 9-14 during the regular season. Viewmont faced 11th-seeded Box Elder, a team the Vikings had defeated 63-57 just five days before the Feb. 22 tournament matchup. This time, with the stakes much higher, Viewmont fell short in a 59-56 loss.

Scott Noel posted the best individual performance of the game, leading all players with 18 points. He also had 11 rebounds, part of a 32-rebound effort for Viewmont.

Mitch Jeppesen also had a double-double, accumulating 10 points and 12 rebounds. The Vikings even fought back from a 29-19 halftime deficit to pull within 45-42 after three quarters. But Box Elder held on to end the Vikings’ season.

Viewmont finished the 2022–23 campaign with a 9-15 mark.

Bountiful

The Redhawks faced Juan Diego in the first round of the tournament on Feb. 22. With a spot as the No. 20 seed, Bountiful nearly pulled off the upset to advance but came up just short in a 50-49 loss. This contest was a rematch of a Feb. 1 game that Bountiful won 62-57 at home. This time, Juan Diego got the home-court advantage and used it to prevail in the close, low-scoring game.

A furious Redhawks’ rally in the fourth quarter made the game interested late. Bountiful was down 42-31 after three quarters but outscored the Soaring Eagle 18-8 in the final six minutes. It wasn’t quite enough to win, however, as the Redhawks season ended with a 9-14 record. Danny Holland was the leading scorer for Bountiful, putting up 16 points. Carson Smith and Sam Stevenson added 15 points and nine points, respectively.

Farmington

In Class 6A, Farmington started off on a strong note and then lost a close game to end its run in the tournament.

Garnering the 10th seed, Farmington routed 23rd-seeded West 72-51 on Feb. 22 in the first round. This game got out of hand early when the Phoenix got off to a 21-4 advantage after the first quarter. That lead swelled to 39-14 at halftime. After three quarters, the game was well in hand with the Phoenix in control by 34 points, 50-26. In

WOODS CROSS’ ALEX BREE (25) finds the defensive wall of Orem’s Trey Hiatt. The Cat’s were unable to scratch their way through the defense losing 56-47 in the Second Round of State Basketball Playoffs.

the final six minutes of the game, West outscored Farmington 25-12, as many Phoenix reserves saw action. In fact, 12 Farmington players got in the scoring column.

Paul Beattie led the way with 17 points, and Braden Larsen had 14 points. Farmington made seven three-pointers and had 29 field goals in all.

Two days later, the Phoenix had a second-round date with seventh-seeded Syracuse. Farmington went 1-1 against the Titans during the regular season, having beaten them 64-59 on Jan. 17 and lost 60-55

on Feb. 10. In this playoff matchup, a berth in the quarterfinals was on the line.

After battling through three quarters, Farmington was down 41-40. Syracuse outscored the Phoenix 22-20 in the final quarter to prevail 63-60. Farmington’s Cole Johnson had 19 points to lead the team. Beattie contributed 18 points.

With the loss, Farmington’s season came to a halt. The Phoenix had an overall record of 15-9. l

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The Darts lost at the buzzer missing a Three-pointer 54-52

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Last season, as the No. 2 seed in the Class 6A state tournament, the Davis boys basketball team was on the wrong end of a stunner. This year, the Darts were the ones pulling off some surprises.

The 2021–22 Davis team went 22-1 in the regular season and 11-1 in Region 1 to capture the league crown. A favorite to win it all, Davis stubbed its toe in its first game to region foe Syracuse. This season, the Darts had some ups and downs in a rebuilding season of sorts, going 6-6 in region games to finish in a tie for fourth place. Davis had the No. 12 seed in this year’s tournament but advanced to the quarterfinals and were just a bucket away from reaching the semifinals.

The Darts began on Feb. 22 with a 58-52 victory over No. 21 Weber, a fellow Region 1 opponent. Davis had little trouble in its two wins over Weber in the regular season, winning by 27 and 10 points in the contests. This time around, the going was a little tougher, as Davis outlasted the Warriors 58-52 at home. A big 21-9 second quarter was a key in the team’s win. Coleman Atwater had 18 points, six rebounds and five assists for Davis. Kaden Eggett added 16 points and eight rebounds. Davis forced a lot of turnovers, amassing 12 steals on the day.

Two days after dispatching Weber for the third time this season, the Darts had a more challenging foe, Region 3 champion Riverton, the No. 5 seed in the tournament. After three quarters, the Darts had just 26 points and trailed by seven points. But in the final quarter, Davis outscored the Silverwolves 20-11 to move on in the postseason. Davis shot just 15 of 42 from the field in a

defensive game but made eight of nine free throws. Atwater led the team with 14 points and six rebounds. No other Davis player had double figures in scoring, though Alex Fisher had nine points, and Zach Fisher and Eggett each had eight.

With a berth in the semifinals next on the line, Davis almost pulled off a huge upset.

On Feb. 28, the Darts faced No. 4 seed and perennial state power Lone Peak at Weber State University. The two teams met back on Dec. 15, with Lone Peak prevailing 73-69. Once again, this clash was a close, down-to-the-wire one.

Lone Peak pulled out ahead 16-10 after one quarter and 25-17 at halftime. But Davis chipped away at the Knights’ lead, closing the gap to 40-34 after three quarters. The Darts continued the comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring Lone Peak 18-14. However, Davis couldn’t pull ahead, ultimately falling short, 54-52. Davis had a chance to win at the end but missed a three-pointer at the buzzer. Davis was 10 of 18 from the line and 18 of 39 from the field. Eggett paced the Darts with 17 points, while Fisher and Atwater each contributed 10 points. Fisher had eight points and seven rebounds.

With the loss, Davis’ season ended with an overall mark of 14-12. Fisher was the leading scorer for the Darts, averaging 12.2 points a game. He also averaged 6.2 rebounds an outing to lead the team. Eggett had a scoring average of 11.6 points per game, and Atwater and Colby Whicker put up 10.6 and 10.4 points per game, respectively. Davis returns some firepower next season as the team looks to build off the postseason success. Atwater is just a sophomore, and Fisher is a junior. Ike Morgan, who led the team in assists, is a junior. l

Photos Roger V. Tuttle

DAVIS’ COLE ATWATER (1) puts up a Free Throw during the Quarter Final game at Weber against Lone Peak.

Photo by Josh Wood

WOODS CROSS’ ALEX GREY (25) has a tough time grasping the Cat's No. 3 Seed loss to Orem’s No. 14 Seed.

CHAMBER HONORS ATHENA AWARD RECIPIENT

ANNIVERSARY 60th wedding anniversary

City Manager announces retirement plans

By Karen Coleman Fruit Heights City

Aftera distinguished 18-year career with the City of Fruit Heights, City Manager Brandon Green has announced his retirement, effective May 2023.

Green has 30 years of experience in the public service sector. He first joined Fruit Heights in 2004 as the Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator. In 2005, he was appointed City Manager by the Mayor and City Council. Green has served four mayors and is the longest serving city manager in the City’s history. Before coming to Fruit Heights, Green worked for Layton City in the Community and Economic Development Office as a building inspector.

“Fruit Heights is home. This is where I was raised, and this is where my heart has been, and I am proud to have had the opportunity to serve the people of Fruit Heights over the last 18 years,” said Green. “I am thankful for the many years of working with the residents, colleagues and volunteers, and I am fortunate to have been a part of this city’s outstanding staff. Together, we have accomplished a lot. I am also thankful to the many mayors and city council members whom I have had the opportunity to work with, for their support and trust as we have worked together through many difficult and challenging issues. Lastly, I’m thankful to my wife for her love, support and encouragement.”

As city manager, Green oversees approximately 10 employees and is responsible for the delivery of all city services, including building and development, human resources, public works, finance, utili-

Brandon Green, after 18 years, is retiring from his position with the City of Fruit Heights.

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ties and technology. Green built strategic relationships with the city’s community partners, and played a significant role in numerous large projects, including the revitalization of Gailey Trail and Nicholls Park, and the development of the Fruit Loops Mountain Bike Trail.

“Brandon has helped guide our city through many complex issues while maintaining exceptional City services,” said Mayor John Pohlman. “He is a highly respected municipal leader and has built collaborative partnerships in our region that have greatly benefited our city. The council, myself and all the previous elected officials would like to thank Brandon and wish him the best in his well-earned retirement.” 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 Jaxon Smith, Woods Cross boys basketball. In an upset loss to Orem, he had a team-high 17 points.

Other MALE NOMINEES were: SCOTT NOEL, Viewmont boys basketball. In a first-round playoff loss to Box Elder, he had 18 points and 11 rebounds. DANNY HOLLAND, Bountiful boys basketball. Had 16 points in a first-round playoff loss to Juan Diego. PAUL BEATTIE, Farmington boys basketball. In a playoff win over West, he had 17 points. Also had 18 points in a second-round

loss to Syracuse. COLEMAN ATWATER, Davis boys basketball. In the first round of the 6A tournament, he had 18 points, six rebounds and five assists in a win over Weber. In a second-round win over Riverton, he had 14 points and six rebounds. He also had 10 points in a quarterfinals loss to Lone Peak.

Our FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK are KENDRA KITCHEN and ARYANNA BULL both scored 11 points each in a 2nd round 6A state tournament win over Farmington.

Other FEMALE NOMINEE: JORDYN HARVEY scored 17 points to lead Bountiful to a second-round 5A state tournament win over Wasatch Feb. 23.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THESE ATHLETES!

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Kearston Cutrubus stands with her trophy at the Davis Chamber Women in Business annual Athena luncheon held last week at the Davis Conference Center. Cutrubus was named the 2023 Athena Award recipient. The award is given to individuals who “demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession” and provide valuable service to the community.

Photo by Becky Ginos

Don and Peggy Hokanson are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with their wonderful posterity. They have five children, 24 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one on the way and hope that more keep coming.

Kaysville Elementary performs its first school musical, ‘Seussical Jr.’

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—Kids at Kaysville Elementary are singing their way through the musical “Seussical Jr.” featuring all of the beloved characters from the Dr. Suess classic tale of Horton the Elephant who finds a speck of dust that contains a little town called Whoville and his attempt to save them against all odds. This is the first musical the school has put on and so far everyone is having a blast.

“We went to the principal and asked if we could do a play,” said PTA President Elect Rebecca Pugmire. “She really wants to improve the arts and she was excited about doing a school play.”

It costs close to $2,000 to purchase the musical and the rights to the show. “It takes lots of money to put on a play,” she said.

“We did a jog-a-thon to raise money.”

Pugmire said she was shocked at the turn out. “Eighty-nine kids signed up.

We’ve had huge support. It’s been phenomenal how the parents are supporting the kids. One of the parents got a team together to do costumes and we have a stage dad and tons of volunteers.”

“I grew up doing musical theater,” said parent volunteer Kennedy Hansen. “The school has never done one so I wanted to let the kids have a chance.”

It’s taken lots of hours, she said. “It’s our first time doing it so there’s been lots of learning involved but we’ve worked together. Two of the teachers volunteered their

time and put in extra hours.”

There are 80 kids in the play, said Hansen. “It’s fun to see how excited the kids are when they get their moment on stage. They just light up.”

Fifth-grader Macy Moyes, who plays JoJo, has performed on stage in several other musicals but this is the first school production. “I love it,” she said. “It’s awesome and a little stressful but I’ve made new friends. I’m so excited to perform.”

“It’s fun to perform with new people and learn new things,” said fourth-grader Cole Stratford who plays Horton. “It’s been really fun.”

“I love singing and dancing and meeting new people,” said fifth-grader Afton Pruneda, who plays the Cat in the Hat. “I get tired rehearsing but it’s really fun and

worth it when we do the play.”

The musical is made up of students from first grade through sixth grade, said Pugmire. “We didn’t think first graders could do it but they have. We have fifth and sixth graders who are stage crew.”

This has just been a wonderful experience, she said. “The kids are in heaven. I can’t wait to see the excitement on their faces when they perform it. They’re just loving it.”

Seussical Jr. plays tonight, March 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 4 from 2-2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Concessions will also be available. Kaysville Elementary is located at 50 N. 100 East, Kaysville. l

JOJO (MACY MOYES) and the Cat in the Hat (Afton Pruneda) sing in a scene from the show.

Photos by Becky Ginos

KAYSVILLE ELEMENTARY FOURTH-GRADERS KATE HEATH as Gertrude and Cole Stratford as Horton surround Elephant Bird, played by second-grader Eli Lynch in the school’s production of “Seussical Jr.”

Monday

Rain Dogs

HBO 8 p.m.

In this new and unconventional love story, single mom Costello (Daisy May Cooper), 10-year-old daughter Iris (Fleur Tashjian), and Selby (Jack Farthing), a privileged gay man, lean on each other as they navigate friendships and prejudice.

Quantum Leap

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Ben (Raymond Lee) leaps into danger and finds himself on a naval battleship during war games in 1989. He must navigate a dangerous rescue mission, but he must also contend with having Addison’s (Caitlin Bassett) father as his commanding officer.

Tuesday

9-1-1: Lone Star (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Capt. Owen Strand (Rob Lowe) and the rest of Company 126 continue to balance the duties of saving those who are at their most vulnerable, and the need to solve problems in their own lives. The series also stars Ronen Rubinstein and Gina Torres.

Homestead Rescue

DISC 7 p.m.

The Raneys have inherited a Wyoming hill country homestead with a tragic legacy and they’re struggling to revive it. In order to bring water to the property, Marty must first solve the mystery of an untapped well in this episode.

That’s My Jam

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Jimmy Fallon returns to host Season

2. Celebrity guests Jason Derulo, Nicole Scherzinger, Kelsea Ballerini and Julia Michaels compete in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games, including Air Guitar, Launch the Mic and Don’t Fear the Speaker.

Wednesday

Survivor (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

The competition heats up as the castaways adjust to life on the islands of Fiji. Hosted by Jeff Probst, the 44th season finds the participants divided into three groups of six, as they compete to outwit, outplay and outlast.

A Million Little Things

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

While Maggie (Allison Miller) and Gary (James Roday Rodriguez) explore the possibility of having a home birth, Regina (Christina Moses) and Rome

TELEVISION GUIDE

(Romany Malco) adjust to life with their new roommate in a new episode airing tonight.

Snowfall

FX 11 p.m.

Franklin (Damson Idris) is forced back out onto the street while Veronique (Devyn A. Tyler) pursues his stolen money in this new episode. While Leon (Isaiah John) and Big D (Quincy Chad) clash, Teddy (Carter Hudson) starts hunting his KGB counterpart.

Thursday

The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium

HBO 3:50 p.m.

Filmed during the last leg of his “After Hours Til Dawn Tour,” this concert film allows fans to enjoy an up-close and intimate performance by The Weeknd. The artist performs hit tracks from both his “After Hours” and “Dawn FM” albums.

CSI: Vegas (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

The second season continues, as the team of forensic investigators tackles a new case and serves justice in Sin City.

Paula Newsom and Marg Helgenberger lead the cast of this “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” spinoff, which premiered in 2021.

new normal with Simone (Ashleigh Morghan) in tonight’s episode. Meanwhile, Anthony (Aaron Jennings) realizes he doesn’t have a poker face, and Sherm (Carl Tart) decides to start a risky new business.

Blue Bloods (2) KUTV 9 p.m.

A new episode airs tonight. Now in its 13th season, the procedural centers on a multi-generational family of police officers. It stars Tom Selleck as patriarch Frank Regan, Donnie Wahlberg as eldest son Danny, and Bridget Moynahan as daughter Erin.

Saturday

Secret Sauce With Todd Graves

A&E 11 a.m.

This new series follows Todd Graves, CEO of Raising Cane’s, as he meets people and learns about their paths to success. In the first of two new episodes airing back-to-back, Graves meets with Martin Luther King III and local entrepreneurs in Atlanta.

Saturday Night Live

(5) KSL 9:30 p.m. 11:35 p.m.

Actress Jenna Ortega, star of the Netflix series “Wednesday,” hosts “SNL” for the first time. She is joined by musical guest The 1975, who are making a winning, late-night comedy sta-

Countdown to Oscars 95: The Red Carpet Live lead-in to the big gala, the nominated stars and other celebrities in atten

viewed on the red additional commentary on the nominaraces in the different cat-

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

Australian

actor Murray

Bartlett is one of those actors whose face we have been seeing more and more of in recent years. Perhaps best recognized for his Emmywinning role as spiraling resort manager Armond in the first season of HBO’s gripping series “The White Lotus,” Bartlett has since burst onto the Hollywood scene with gusto. His newest project, “Extrapolations,” premieres Friday, March 17, on Apple TV+.

In “Extrapolations,” Bartlett stars alongside industry greats Meryl Streep (“Mamma Mia!,” 2008), Edward Norton (“Fight Club,” 1999), Marion Cotillard (“Inception,” 2010), Forest Whitaker (“The Butler,” 2013) and many more.

Throughout the eight-episode anthology series, the ensemble cast tells several stories of “love, work, faith and family from across the globe,” all woven together by the “chaotic effects of climate change” (per Apple TV+). While the solution may look different to everyone, “Extrapolations” makes it clear that climate change is a very real concern for us all.

Bartlett, who plays Ariel Turner in the series, is no stranger to the effects of climate change himself, being that he hails from Australia, home to the 2019-2020 bushfires that devastated many parts of the country.

Born March 20, 1971, in Sydney, New South Wales, Bartlett was immediately introduced to a world of kindness. His mother, Anne Sinclair, stayed home to raise her two sons, only returning to the workforce after 14 years to work in the welfare and nonprofit realm. While his brother followed their mom into that line of work, Bartlett always felt a pull toward the screen.

In 1991, the future “Welcome to Chippendales” actor graduated with a performing arts degree from Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art and snagged his first major role the following year.

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

9-1-1

LAPD patrol Sgt. Athena Grant Nash (Angela Bassett) and the 188 are back in action in the winter premiere of “9-1-1,” airing Monday, March 6 on Fox. In the fall finale (Nov. 28), Bobby (Peter Krause) was overwrought with guilt and began to suspect his AA sponsor’s death might not have been accidental.

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

Feb. 22

Adam J. Arcaris, Unlaw acquisition/possess/ transfer financial card 3F, Theft 3F

Paul A. Branch, Possession or use of a controlled substance 3F

Mario Cerna, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Carlos Lopez, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Cody M. Manning, Aggravated assault 3F

Manuel N. Martinez, Forgery 2F

Marco A. Martinez, Distribution of CS 3F

Feb. 23

Jesus R. Angulo, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB, Obstruction of justice 3F

Yuritxi J. Angulo Gastelum, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB, Obstruction of justice 3F, Aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury 2F

Kimberly Caro-Uras, Theft 3F

Adam J. Devault, Possess use of CS 3F

Trevor C. Hansen, DUI alcohol/drugs 3F

Lavaughn A. Jackson, Violation protective order 3F

Patrick D. Mason, Burglary 3F

Jacob S. Pace, Possess use of CS 3F

William C. Redditt, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Nathan D. Skeen, Possess/use CS correction fac 3F

Feb. 24

Salvador J. Arias Jr, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Sheldy R. Begay, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Alexandra R. Calderon, Unlaw acquisition/possess/transfer financial card 3F

Gavin M. Caparros, Arrest on warrant 1F, Ag-

gravated arson 1F

Justin M. Lunsford, Disarming a police officerenergy device 3F

Rocky J. Peel, Unauthorized control for extended time 3F

Rhonda J. Shupe, Unlaw acquisition/possess/ transfer financial card 3F

Dwayne L. Ververs, Theft 3F

Feb. 25

Christopher J. King, Unlaw poss/purch/trans dangerous weapon 2F, Possession of a dngr weap by restricted 3F

Keio Takky, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Feb. 26

Leland D. Cox, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB, Criminal mischief - intentional damage/deface/destroy prop 3F

Shalane Y. Gierhart, Driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years 3F

Lemeki A. Olive, Purch/trans/possess/use of a firearm by restricted person 3F, Unlaw acquisition/possess/transfer financial card 3F, Theft of firearm 2F

Cedric L. Pool, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Feb. 27

Tucker K. Crosbie, Burglary of a vehicle 3F

Dwane J. Durant, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Derek T. Gailey, Forgery 3F

Samuel A. Hover, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Jerome O. Johnson, Aggravated assault 3F

Matthew Martin, Entice solicit seduce or lure a minor by internet 3F

Mugs K. Rain, Domestic violence in the presence of a child MB

Feb. 28

Martin S. Baxter, Escape from official custody 3F

Thomas L. Beck, Possess use of CS 2F, False evidence of title and registration 3F

Colten C. Bodily, Theft 3F

138 Years of TRUST

WHY A LOCALLY OWNED, FAMILY OPERATED MORTUARY REALLY MATTERS

Larkin Mortuary is the most respected funeral home in the Salt Lake Valley. Its pioneer founder, George William Larkin, arrived in Utah in 1863, having emigrated from Cambridge, England. He started the Larkin tradition of arranging funerals in 1885 and today, with six generations of history serving Utah families, Larkin Mortuary remains locally owned and family managed

Our quality reputation is everything to our business and we have established ourselves in the local community as a qualified and trusted resource. We are not a national franchise and are not controlled by any outside influences. Larkin can meet any need by providing traditional funeral and graveside services, cremation facilities, cemeteries, indoor and outdoor mausoleums, cremation niche and scattering gardens, personalized life memorials and legacy keepsakes.

One of the most important aspects of being locally owned and operated is our firsthand knowledge of the communities we serve. With 138 years of excellence and innovation in providing quality memorial products and compassionate service, Larkin Mortuary provides a full spectrum of end of life services. Being a qualified resource to you is our core mission. Larkin’s vertically integrated services provide a premier floral shop, monument, urn and vault manufacturing facilities, and beautiful memorial meeting and luncheon facilities. These full range of services offer individuals and families the flexibility to design a custom memorial tribute for their loved one. Multilingual staff honor and facilitate important traditions of many cultures. Larkin can also assist with legal transactions and documentation for timely and efficient transfers to other countries.

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Our memorial services are available in any of our beautiful buildings amongst our four locations along the Wasatch Front or in a building of your choice. For more information visit www.larkinmortuary.com or call (801) 363-5781 for an appointment with an experienced funeral director.

Louise Marie Chamberlain passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Fairfield Village Center in Layton, Utah, on Feb. 26, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Grant and Ida Leonard. She met her sweetheart, Robert Ellis Chamberlain, while attending a University of Utah student ward and was later married on Aug. 18, 1967, in the Salt Lake Temple. They enjoyed 55 wonderful years together. Louise graduated from BYU with a composite degree in Homemaking Education and a master’s degree from Kansas State University in Family Finance. Her thesis was used to pass the Truth in Lending bill, which required the disclosure of the Annual Percentage Rate (APR). She taught school at South High in Utah, Kansas State University, BYU, University of Utah and Woods Cross High School.

Bob and Louise purchased their house in Bountiful in 1970, where they lived for over 50 years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, with trips to several states in the Midwest, Holy Land, Egypt, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Hawaii and Disneyland. In addition, she enjoyed reading, visiting with people, music, plays and family get-togethers. She won the KSL Teacher Feature award while at Woods Cross High School for her service and influence on her students. She was well known for her pastry palace cookies that were requested by missionaries all over the world. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served diligently in many callings, including a counselor in the Stake Relief Society Presidency and the Relief Society President at the Life Care Center.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Chamberlain; daughter, Sheree (John) Nash, sons Michael (Chanda) Chamberlain, Eric (Lisa) Chamberlain and Mark (Stacia) Chamberlain; brothers, Richard (Lucille) Leonard, John (Susan) Leonard; and sister, Ida Jean (Merrill) Muir. She has 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Grant Leonard, and mother, Ida Reichmann Leonard. The family would like to thank Fairfield Village Center staff and Inspiration Home Health & Hospice for their kindness and care they provided to Louise. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center located at 2651 S. 500 West, Bountiful. Viewings will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Russon Mortuary located at 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, and Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the stake center prior to the funeral. This obituary was originally posted on the Russon Mortuary website, russonmortuary.com.

GREGORY THOMAS LAYTON, whose address is c/o King & King Law Offices, 330 N Main Street, Kaysville UT 84037, has been appointed Successor Trustee of the above-entitled Estate. Creditors of the Estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Successor Trustee at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Successor Trustee’s attorney, Felshaw King, Esq., at the following address: 330 North Main Street, Kaysville UT 84037, 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.

This Notice is given in accordance with Section 75-7-508 of Utah Code Annotated, 1953.

KING & KING

/s Felshaw King__________

FELSHAW KING, Esq.

Attorney for the Successor Trustee

330 N Main Street Kaysville UT 84037

Telephone: 801-543-2288

2/24/23, 3/3/23, 3/10/23

PUBLIC NOTICE

Third Five-Year Review Planned for the Bountiful/Woods Cross 5th South PCE Plume Superfund Site Davis County, Utah

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

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The Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (UDEQ/ DERR), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting the third Five-Year Review of the Bountiful/Woods Cross 5th South PCE Plume. The purpose of a Five-Year Review is to determine whether or not the cleanup and other actions taken at the site are protective of human health and the environment. The 450-acre Bountiful/Woods Cross 5th South PCE Plume site is in southern Davis County, Utah.

Operations took place at two areas of the site. From 1936 to 1986, Hatchco operated on 13 acres of the Bountiful OU1 (Operable Unit One) site as a specialized carrier of bulk petroleum, asphalt, and petroleum products and solvents. Bountiful Cleaners, Inc. (BCI) operated at the Bountiful OU2 (Operable Unit Two) site and prior to the property’s connection to public sewer, wastewater from the dry-cleaning facility likely discharged to a septic system. These historical operations contaminated groundwater with hazardous chemicals. The site was listed on the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2001 and the EPA selected remedies for the site in 2006 and 2007. Cleanup activities are ongoing.

UDEQ and EPA invites community participation in the Five-Year Review process. As part of the Five-Year Review process, community members are encouraged to contact UDEQ staff with any information that may help EPA make its determination regarding the protectiveness and effectiveness of the remedies at the site. The Five-Year Review will include community interviews, a review of site documents and data, and a site inspection to evaluate all remedy components. UDEQ will prepare a report for EPA summarizing the results and the Review will be completed by the summer 2023.

Additional site information is available at: DERR Offices located on the 1st Floor, at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114. Please call for an appointment to review records at (801) 536-4100, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Project documents are available online at: http://eqedocs.utah.gov/ using the search phrase “Bountiful Woods Cross 5th south PCE.” Visit the EPA website at: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/csitinfo. cfm?id=0801528

If you would like more information about the review, please contact:

Michael Storck, UDEQ Project Manager, phone: (385) 391-8134 or email: mstorck@utah.gov

Dave Allison, UDEQ Community Involvement, phone: (385) 391-8143 or email: dallison@utah.gov

Angela Zachman, EPA Remedial Project Manager, phone: (303) 312-6923 or email: Zachman. Angela@epa.gov

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3/3/23

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RADIATION CONTROL NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT ON Big West Oil North Salt Lake Refinery, North Salt Lake, Utah Draft Site Management Plan UTD045267127

The Director of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control is seeking public comment on a Draft Site Management Plan (SMP) for Big West Oil North Salt Lake Refinery (Big West Oil) located at 333 West Center Street, North Salt Lake, Utah. This SMP covers the Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) and Area of Concern 1 (AOC1).

A 30-day public comment period will be conducted to receive comments on the Site Management Plan will commence on Monday, March 6, 2023 and end at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Documents related to this application can be reviewed at the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control Public Notices web site at https://deq.utah.gov/public-notices-archive/ waste-management-radiation-control-public-notices

If further information or assistance in obtaining a copy of documents is required, contact Karen Wallner at (801) 536-4279.

Written comments will be accepted if received by 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2023. Written comments must be directed to the following address:

Douglas J. Hansen, Director

Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

Utah Department of Environmental Quality

P.O. Box 144880 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4880

Comments can also be submitted electronically by email to: dwmrcpublic@utah.gov. Comments submitted by email must be identified using the following in the subject line: “Public comment on Big West Oil SWMUs/AOC1 SMP “. All documents included in comments must be submitted in pdf format or as ASCII (text) files.

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3/3/23

1800s Today

Picture Puzzles

girls, men and women.

Today, girls and women can play sports for fun. They also can compete and become professional athletes. But that was not always the case.

Imagine being told that you can’t do something you love to do. Or that you are forced to wear clothing that

to play a sport with you. Or that you aren’t allowed on a golf course, a tennis court or other sporting fields.

How would all of that make you feel? Frustrated? Lonely?

That is how girls and women who enjoyed sports felt before the year 1972, a year of important change.

Would you want to play tennis dressed like this?

In the early 1900s, women wore long, heavy skirts that made it hard to run after a tennis ball.

It wasn’t just the skirts that were a problem, they also wore and blouses made with long sleeves and stiff collars. They were expected to wear jackets, heavy shoes, and even broad-brimmed hats.

What’s a corset?

A corset is a tight-fitting undergarment worn under a blouse.

Title IX Changes Girls’ Lives

Today, girls have equal access to playing sports at public schools because in 1972, the United States Congress signed into law that everyone in the United States, regardless of their gender, has equal rights to play sports. This law is called Title IX (Title IX is the same as Title 9. The number 9 is written in Roman numerals.)

Before and After Title IX

Before 1972, less that 300,000 girls participated in school sports in the United States. Write down the numbers on the correct path through the maze to discover how many girls participate in school sports.

How many di erences can you nd between these two baseball players from di erent

Women’s Sports Moments

Use the code to discover when each of these beats the No. 1-ranked men’s Bobby ,

Women in Sports Collage

Roman Numerals

Title IX uses the Roman numerals IX to show the word nine Look through the newspaper for five numbers and rewrite each one as a Roman numeral.

Standards Link: Math: Understand the use and system of Roman numerals.

The Woman I Most Admire

Babe Didrikson Zaharias is considered one of the greatest athletes of the last century. Few, if any, have matched her achievements in sports.

Babe was born on June 26, 1911. When she was young, most girls did not participate in sports. Babe loved sports. In her lifetime, she was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field, an All-American basketball player, a champion golfer and an extraordinary baseball player, swimmer, bowler, diver and tennis player.

A Running Start

When the news of the 1928 Olympic Games filled the newspapers, Babe decided to begin her own training. She practiced hurdles by soaring over seven hedges in her neighborhood. When one of the hedges was a bit too high, she asked the people who lived there to cut it down to the right size, and they did!

How many di erences can you nd between these two pictures?

Gol ng Great Babe was an excellent golfer. From 1946-47, Babe won 13 tournaments in a row. Babe would go on to win 113 golf tournaments.