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WATER CONSERVATION EVENT HELD FOR KAYSVILLE RESIDENTS

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

(Editor’s Note—This is one of our continuing series of stories as part of our Davis Journal Water Watchers campaign) aysville City Mayor Tami Tran and the Council know residents want to do their part in conserving water. So bright and early Saturday morning, May 7, Kaysville City held a first-ever water conservation event for residents and businesses to find answers to their questions and learn about conservation opinions from local experts.

The event was staffed by City experts, as well as experts from Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company, Benchland Water District, Utah State Botanical Gardens, and others.

Public Works Director Josh Belnap was on hand to discuss water information, restrictions, and backflow regulations. He had a nifty information handout that supplied several tips.

These included culinary water not being able to be connected to an irrigation system to substitute for the loss of

Kaysville residents got helpful tips for preserving water at a conservation event on May 7. Photo courtesy of Kaysville City

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secondary irrigation water, never leaving a running hose unattended, waiting to water until the temperatures are in the upper 70s for several consecutive days, and several others.

When asked about the city regulation not to water between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Belnap explained some “hand” watering may take place during those hours, but only if always supervised. He said “the reason midday watering is frowned upon is simply because it is a waste of water.

During the afternoon hours, the sun is high in the sky, and its rays bake the soil throughout the middle of the day.”

He said theoretically, you can support the health of your green space without breaking the rules by slowing down the evaporation process that occurs when watering during the afternoon.

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Fruit Heights earns the Healthy Utah Community designation

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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ruit Heights City has been awarded the Healthy Utah Community designation, presented by Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns. The city’s yearlong effort identified ways to provide residents access to mental fitness, active lifestyles, and healthy eating by working together as a community.

The Fruit Heights City Parks and Trails Coalition was formed to come up with ideas that would encourage residents to add healthy activities to their daily lives.

“We tried to put in place some plans of what the city would like to see happen over the years,” Fruit Heights City Manager Brandon Green said. “The requirements weren’t difficult but they challenged us a little bit, especially being a small community.”

The coalition identified several programs it wants to implement including a community garden, getting involved with farmers’ markets, organizing a garden surplus spot where residents can pick up or drop-off homegrown produce, connection with the Utah State extension and even providing healthy snacks at the Kaysville Theater.

Stakeholders in the community would like to see better trail signage, social me-

dia posts about healthy living options and a free mental health workshop for youth. The community has already shown support for the initiative when more than 300 residents helped clean up Gailey Trail at Nicholls Park.

Julia Busche, former Fruit Heights city councilmember, spearheaded the coalition.

Although her city council term ended in January, she is excited to see what happens as the healthy programs move forward.

“As a city we’d already completed a lot of the things that we needed to receive this designation. We have a really great existing trail system with a lot of community volunteerism that connects a lot of portions of our city,” Busche said. “A couple of years ago, we partnered with local businesses and Davis High to get the Fruit Loops bike trail mountain biking system.”

Partnerships with local businesses and community leaders will help encourage healthy living in the city. Yoga classes and mental health counseling will be promoted and a support group for elderly residents will help them feel included and valued.

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rainstorms and keeps soil moisture and temperature levels constant for best growth.

Benchland Water District Board Member Jim Taylor supplied handout information saying not to water sidewalks, driveways, or roadways; also, not to water landscape for more than the recommended length of time. When watering sloped areas where water runs off easily, water slow and in short five-minute increments to ensure effective absorption and less run off. Their information said turf studies have shown that most lawns need to be watered only once every 3 to 4 days to stay healthy and green. Watering

larly important, especially in hot/dry weather climates, knowing exactly how to water your plants is just as key. As far as timing is concerned, the best times to water your lawn and garden are early in the morning, and once the sun has gone down in the evening. It is recommended to keep moisture in the soil by adding a layer of mulch around plants and over bare dirt. Numerous options are available ranging from colorful recycled rubber to inexpensive straw. Mulching reduces the need for extra watering between

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Residents participate in a fun run sponsored by Fruit Heights. As a Healthy Utah Community, the city offers events to promote healthy lifestyles. Photo courtesy of Fruit Heights City.

munity designation. Only 30 Utah cities have been given the Healthy Utah Community designation, and only three in Davis County: Fruit Heights, Woods Cross and Centerville.

“We are working towards being a healthy community and promoting healthy lifestyles,” Green said. “[This designation]

says we have done things that are required to receive the award. Every three years we have to reapply for this and keep showing we are working in the various areas we identified as being important and keep promoting that lifestyle.”l

every day creates shallow roots. Watering infrequently develops deep roots and healthier turf. Taylor said “grass roots grow deeper into the soil and become stronger with less watering. If grass does not spring back after being stepped on, it’s time to water.” Adjusting the lawn mower to a higher setting will keep moisture by allowing taller grass to shade roots and hold moisture.

Staff from the USU Botanical Center were on hand to supply gardening tips as well as information on upcoming classes and events. These include topics for woody plants for landscapes, waterwise landscape

design, park strip design, yoga in the garden, planting for pollinators, etc.

Mayor Tran discussed the continuing need for the city to encourage and educate users. She said, “although we are not sure of the best methods to get the word out, we keep trying our best to keep pushing multiple forms of education.” If you haven’t checked out the Facebook posts on the Kaysville City page, Mayor Tran and Community Development Director Melinda Greenwood have been sharing all of the great local resources and tips to be more waterwise in your yard. l

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The Ride from Reno crew, posed on Highway 50, included, from left, Joe Plater, Tod Smith, Ravell Call, Larry Peterson, Jeff Warren, Darcie Strong, Janet Orgill, Rich Linton, and Jason Bleak. Courtesy photo

Centerville cyclist ready for Huntsman SportsFest

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com

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he 12th annual Huntsman SportsFest, benefitting the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is set for Saturday, June 11. It started as something a bit different back in 2010, when Centerville resident Larry Peterson and some fellow cyclists linked up with HCI to create the fundraising event, both as a way to pay back and pay forward.

“After I moved to Centerville in 2006, I became acquainted with Jeff Warren, who had been treated at Huntsman back in 2003,” Peterson recalled. “We were both avid cyclists and he wanted to give back to Huntsman for the treatment he’d received. So in 2007, we began a multi-day ride from Reno to Salt Lake City to raise money.”

The last leg of that ride was from Delta to Salt Lake City – 140 miles. In 2010, they started the Delta-SLC ride as the Huntsman 140. About 100 riders took part in the initial ride. And the ride’s reputation grew but accommodations in Delta were limited, so Peterson and the team changed to a ride to Elberta-and-back event. That added even more riders, and Peterson began fielding questions about other activities people were interested in as a way to raise money – running, walking, swimming. Huntsman organizers added new distances for the ride, and three years ago, it “was no longer just a bike ride – it was a SportsFest,” he said. Along the way, with those added activities, a lot more money was raised and many more got involved.

And then, in 2012, Peterson himself became a beneficiary.

“Little did I know that I would develop

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prostate cancer and end up getting treatment at the Institute,” he said. “As a participant and a cancer survivor, I really got to see how advanced the programs are at Huntsman.

This really is the right place and the right time for all the amazing things they do at HCI.” Peterson, who is 78, moved to Utah after retiring from a career with Dupont in Delaware. He keeps busy and healthy by cycling – lots of it. He rode over 18,000 miles in 2021 and will exceed that total this year. He’s ridden LOTOJA (Logan to Jackson Hole) many times – won it three times, placed second twice and third once in his Masters 60+ category. He participates in the Huntsman Senior Games annually. He’s always enjoyed cycling but didn’t become an avid rider until he moved to Utah.

“This state is so unique for cycling – beautiful mountains and lots of flat places as well,” he said. Since 2007, he has ridden from Reno to Salt Lake City each year, and this summer he and his friends will make a ride from Ashton, Idaho to Salt Lake (four days, 400 miles) in conjunction with the SportsFest.

“The roads have been much the same every year, but of course the elements change,” he said. “Rain, snow, wind, heat and cold – it varies all the time. Every year has something that’s memorable. The first year, someone greeted me at the starting line with a HCI Bear, and I wear it every year. It’s sort of the mascot for the ride.”

Last year, the Huntsman SportsFest,

Peterson, in front, has won the LOTOJA Masters category event three times and placed second or third three other times. Photo by Carey Peterson

which will include new activities this year such as yoga and HIGH fitness options, raised $509,000 for HCI. That included some virtual activities still available this year. The day-long event will take place at Fort Douglas Field on the University of Utah campus, and registration is open through midnight on June 8 at huntsmansportsfest.com. Dona-

tions can also be made to the program.

“The Ride from Reno team, as we call ourselves, has been the top fundraising team since we started,” Peterson said. “We’ve set examples of endurance, commitment and leadership, and we’re proud to be helping the Institute with its mission.” l

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The original courthouse was built in 1890. In 1930, walls were built around it making it a courthouse within a courthouse. Courtesy photo

Renovation brings back 1930s historic Memorial Courthouse

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—The Davis County Memorial Courthouse has gone through several renovations since it was built in 1890 and after two years of construction it has been restored to its 1930s glory.

“It’s been remodeled multiple times,” said Davis County Facilities Management Director Lane Rose. “We’ve combined restored elements with some historical fixtures.”

In 1890 it was a Victorian red brick building, he said. “In 1930 they took off the roof and knocked down a couple of walls and built around it,” making it a courthouse within a courthouse.

In 1958 and 1979 additions to the courthouse were made. The recent renovation removed those additions, renovated the original historic 1930s section and exposed brick from the original 1890 courthouse.

“A major part of the renovation is bringing it up to seismic code,” he said. “We’re

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shoring up the walls of the foundation to standard. In the 1890s it was cobblestone with no rebar at all.”

Historically what’s preserved is the facade, marble in the corridors, tiles and finishes, Rose said. “We’re working with CRSA architects that have significant experience in restoring old historic buildings. The records department was critical in finding historical information.”

There are a handful of items that are really historical, he said. “We’re matching colors from historic photos. It’s more of a replication rather than preserving historic elements that have been remodeled.”

For the last 20 years it's been one big building, said Rose. “The commissioners wanted a nice plaza out of that space (where the additions were removed). It’s been in the works ever since we built the Administration building.”

The 8-foot stained glass window from

the 1930s will remain and sit above the war memorial in honor of those who served from Davis County.

“On the west side there was a door,” Rose said. “In the 50s addition they made it a window but we’ve brought back the door and made it ADA accessible. We also added an elevator.”

Other renovations include bringing back the 1930’s courtroom floor space, exposing ceiling joists and recreating the corbels. “The corbels are actually cast from the originals,” he said. “They used horse hair as binders and we found some in the ceiling.”

Historically there was a water feature in front of the building, Rose said. “The commissioners wanted a flower bed and some kind of stonework.”

Rose said they found a time capsule from 1996 placed in the stairwell for the centennial of statehood but it was waterlogged. “Our records department salvaged

everything they could but it had been sitting in water for 25 years. We’ll have a new one left for people in 2047 to open.”

It’s been a fun project to look at history, he said. “It’s a challenge to put it all back together. They didn’t have as detailed plans and documents as they do now. We’ve found a lot of unknown conditions and challenges but I feel fortunate to be on a project that someone 100 years ago was building. Now I have my role in recreating it.”

Discover Davis and various county legal departments will be in the new courthouse, said Rose. “The county commissioners wanted this to be a great civic center and government facility. Now it’s going to be restored for generations to come.”

A public open house will be held on Friday, June 10 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. l

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Additions to the courthouse were made in 1958 and again in 1979. Courtesy photo

The 8-foot stained glass window from the 1930s sits above the war memorial. Photo

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Davis County Facilities Management Director Lane Rose shows the original brick from the 1890s uncovered during the renovation. Photo by Becky Ginos

The backside of the courthouse under construction in 1957. Courtesy photo

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Dancers ‘share the light through movement’ in unique production of ‘Narnia’

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

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tep into the world of Narnia, a magical place filled with talking animals and mythical creatures. The C.S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is a story of courage, adventure and redemption. Audiences of all ages can take the journey as the Illume Dance Company presents the tale through dance June 10,11 at Woodland Park in Farmington.

“This is an original stage adaptation,” said Illume owner Emily Bokinskie. “Usually you have to buy a script that’s already been produced but we wrote it and did the staging. We got approval and licensing from C.S. Lewis Company LTD to perform it. It’s all dancing and acting. There are no words.”

Bokinskie and her business partner Cami Wardle opened the dance studio three years ago. “We wanted to create a place for dancers to learn that they have skills. Our mission statement is ‘Sharing light through movement.’ We don’t compete, we just want them to share their gifts and talents with us.”

The studio especially focuses on adult dancers. “Many adults danced when they were younger but they grew up and they had work, deadlines and diapers to change,” she said.

“They don’t have the time to use their craft or passion.”

The majority of the Narnia cast are adults, said Bokinskie.

“There are two classes of kids but they’ll be a small part of this. We hope to provide an opportunity for adults to get out there and move as a creative outlet and share it with their kids, partners and neighbors.”

Bokinskie and Wardle first met in their middle school dance company. After high school they went in different directions but met again more than 10 years later when Cami just

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happened to move into Bokinskie’s neighborhood. Together they followed their passion for dance and opened the studio.

“Cami is one of the most beautiful dancers,” said Bokinskie. “However, on Aug. 31, 2021 when she was delivering her fourth baby she suffered an amniotic fluid embolism and was on life support for 188 days. They removed a portion of her skull and she had a stroke that left her paralyzed on the left side of her body. She’ll be on stage in a wheelchair which will be amazing.”

Woodland Park is the perfect place to perform Narnia, Bokinskie said. “It’s a unique stage up on a hill. It’s two tiers surrounded by trees and birds. The creatures are all of the dancers – fawns, unicorns, eagles – they’re all part of this Narnian forest. Rather than having curtains on stage we use the forest as the background. It will make the audience feel like they’ve stepped into Narnia.”

The park is located at 300 S. 200 East in Farmington.

Shows are June 10, 11 at 5 and 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 8 and are available at illumedancecompany.com.

“We chose C.S. Lewis because it’s for all ages,” said Bokinskie. “It can be taken as a magic story of courage, adventure and redemption or can be read more deeply as an allegory of Christ’s triumph over death. We hope this collection of beautiful people from different stages of life can come together to create a little bit of magic for their community.” l Illume Dance Company performs the C.S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” at Woodland Park, June 10, 11.

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Free Comcast lift zones provide hotspot connections across the state

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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ccess to internet connection can mean the difference between staying ahead or falling behind. As the COVID-19 crisis demonstrated, families without access to the internet struggled to keep kids engaged with online school and remote work became a challenge.

To address digital equity, Comcast has equipped more than 30 locations across Utah with free WiFi Lift Zones to get students and adults online.

“We are committed to digital inclusivity for all Utahns no matter where they live or their financial status,” said Deneiva Knight, External Affairs Director, Comcast Utah.

“Offering free WiFi Lift Zones with Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, which provides internet services to low-income customers, is a huge step toward connecting students and adults to online resources in safe, reliable locations.”

Working with a network of nonprofit, community, and city partners, Comcast added Lift Zones in its service areas including West Valley, Millcreek, Murray and Bountiful. Lift Zones will complement Comcast’s Internet Essential program, which has helped connect more than 160,000 low-income Utahns to the internet at home.

Since 2019, Comcast has worked with Utah partners to install free internet services to sites, which provide low-income students with a space to participate in distance learning and complete homework. Adults are also using Lift Zones to work remotely, apply for jobs, and learn digital skills, all at no cost.

“Community partners and organizations that align with our promise to create a dynamic community are leveraging South Salt Lake’s three Lift Zones,” said Lucas Horns, a City of South Salt Lake employee. “It is enhancing resources around the city and promoting a sense of community at the same time. What’s more, Comcast’s Lift Zone has become a hub for small businesses and other organizations to use.”

A full list of Utah Lift Zone locations can be found at utah.comcast.com/lift-zones.

“Increasingly, broadband access has become vitally important for Utahns across the state,” said Knight. “Combining more Lift Zones and the ground-breaking Internet Essentials program . . . not only makes sense, it’s a game-changer. It literally opens a new world for students’ educational opportunities and for adults to connect online for better employment, something that was out of reach before.” l

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Kaysville Connext community has first homes go live

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

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n December 2, 2021, long-time wireless internet provider and local fiber optic specialist Connext commenced a groundbreaking celebration for construction of internet service upgrades for Kaysville residents. The Kaysville City Fiber Project will bring the power of fiber optics to over 8,700 households across the city. This is only a part of a much larger initiative that Connext is embarking on that will ultimately connect residents to fiber internet from Willard south through the Salt Lake Valley.

Connext initially began construction in the neighborhoods on the west side of I-15 and is on schedule to be completed citywide

by Fall 2023. These areas were selected for the infrastructure construction to begin first as the residents showed the highest level of interest. Residents are encouraged to visit Connext’s website at connextbroadband. com/kaysville-fiber so their team can gauge the level of interest in each neighborhood as construction will break ground next in the area residents are most interested.

Brian Papworth, Marketing Director for Connext, said “the plan is for Connext to go live in Kaysville homes within the first part of May.” Resident Jon Webb lives in the very first home to go live on May 5, “So grateful Connext has come to Kaysville,” he said.

:True speeds, reliable connection, and great support!”

In a recent project tag along and interview with Papworth, he showed the first three homes to go live. We viewed the technical, drilling, fiber pulling, and customer notification crews to see their day-to-day complex process for this huge undertaking to install new infrastructure for this new utility.

What it takes to connect an entire city, the sizable crew, and tasks involved is an overwhelming and huge undertaking.

The process starts with the Customer Notification Representative (CNR) going door to door in areas soon to begin the infrastructure process. Their intent is to keep residents informed of upcoming construction along with the opportunity to take advantage of the free connection. If residents are not home, the team leaves an informational door hanger. Lead CNR Specialist Thomas Wilson said, “An individual CNR can cover up to 10 miles and notify residents at over 100 houses in a single day.” This team includes TJ Wilson, Heather Protzman, and Roland Pierre-Louis.

Tyler LeClaire, Lead Infrastructure & Drilling Foreman, said “our crews have installed infrastructure to over 5,000 homes in Davis County and more than 1,500 homes in

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Kaysville City alone.” He said questions he gets are “how does that drill work” or “how do you steer it?” He explained once the drilling infrastructure for fiber pulling is in place, they shoot a rod with paddles and an electronic locator beacon to move forward and around corners. He said the crews stage their work in a general area and work inward to avoid congestion. He provided a wealth of information about avoiding utility lines and Blue Stakes, as well as line placements. He said crews drill about 1,000 feet per day, and a crew follows the drill crew with a pressure washer and works to fix any issues that same day. LeClaire said there is a place on the Connext website where the public can go to report any problems.

Fiber Install Foreman James Deahl explained “the crews are pulling up to 6,000 to 8,000 feet of fiber in a day.” He said the CNR’s going ahead of construction has proven helpful. He said it has been a rewarding job and typically “residents are happy to see us and just want to know – when will you get to my house?” The goal of the infrastructure team is also to return everything back to pre construction condition. Deahl said “Things are going to happen and sometimes it takes a few days to remediate the situation, but it does get done and people are generally happy.”

Lead Technical Expert Justin Hayes and Install Tech Scott Johnson supplied information on home hookup/installation and showed us the actual process, including working with the individual homeowners.

Hayes said they prefer unfinished basements for install but can also use phone lines.

Fiber is pulled for connection to homes during the installation process. Photos courtesy of Connext

Papworth said, “this community investment by Connext will actually raise property values by about 3.1% for homeowners.” He said Connext plans to provide regular progress reporting and will closely coordinate its construction schedule with the city. l

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Gardening tips for a long, dry Utah summer

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com (Editor’s Note—This is one of our continuing series of stories as part of our Davis Journal Water Watchers campaign) y now some of us have made decisions and begun planting flowers, vegetables, trees and more in our yards and gardens.

Even as June rolls around, there are reasons to be cautious about what we do this year, especially with heavy water restrictions in place and the likelihood of a hot, dry summer.

The good news is that we still have a lot of options for our gardens – and tips for keeping lawns as green as possible. To learn more, we turned to an expert – Debbie West – the garden center manager at Rockin E Country Store in Woods Cross.

“Our average last frost of the year in Davis County is April 26, more than a month ago, but you never really know until about mid to late May,” she said. “For those who want to plant tomatoes or peppers – vegetables that can’t even stand the word ‘frost,’ I always wait a few weeks after Mother’s Day to get them in the ground.

The same for squash, cucumbers, cantelopes and watermelons – they also need hot weather.”

West said the early season planting crops like peas, carrots, radishes, Swiss chard, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, onions and potatoes all love cold weather, and most gardeners get those planted early. That said, as the summer of short watering commences and residents are thinking about drought-resistant options they have for their yards, West has suggestions.

“Bedding plants like petunias and geraniums can handle the cold, even a late season frost, and with the perennial variety of those, they come back nicely each year,” she said. “For those who want to flip their parking strips and embellish a rock base, catmint, and blue fescue grasses. Lavender, Russian sage, and Iceplant bloom most of the summer if you like a ‘creeping’ type of plant.

The largest focus in our industry this year is clearly for low water drought resistant plants, and those are good ones.”

New fruit trees should have been planted long before you read this article, but there are still other types of trees that can beautify and work well in a drought.

“Hornbeams (hardwood trees in the birch family) are especially drought tolerant,” West said.

“There are 30-40 species that can be found across much of the Northern Hemisphere, but stay away from Japanese maples, as they aren’t a good choice for this year.” She said fruit trees that were planted earlier are also drought tolerant.

For ground preparation, she suggests a polymer granule called Soil Moist, which is biodegradable and can hold about 50 times its size of water, “so it acts like a slow release as plants pull the water out of it.” The product works especially well with plant baskets, where roots are compressed. For flower beds, a layer of mulch, about two inches thick, will help hold water in. There are a variety of mulches available for gardeners, and West said another option is to get some from the landfill. “If you have a truck, you can get a lot of it fairly inexpensively.”

Lawns will be a big concern for all of us, with only one-daya-week watering allowed in most communities. West recommends using a humic acid on lawns to help them retain water. She said aeration of lawns can be good, but she’s not a fan of power raking. Aeration puts little holes in the lawns, and for areas with a lot of clay, like the Foxboro area of the county, she suggests aeration maybe every other year.

“Most of our lawns here in the county are Kentucky Bluegrass, which is fortunate,” she said. “If they do turn yellow and go dormant, they aren’t going to die. When they do get water, they’ll come back. I suggest using a regular fertilizer on them now so the roots get deeper. Kentucky Bluegrass is the dominant grass around here.”

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RED BUTTE GARDEN 300 Wakara Way in Salt Lake City June 14 – She & Him is an American musical duo, consisting of actor-musician Zooey Deschanel (“New Girl”) and M. Ward.

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Kaysville welcomes seven new full-time firefighters

By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

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t the Kaysville City Council meeting on May 12, Fire Chief Paul Erickson swore-in seven new full-time firefighters.

One of these positions fills an open vacancy while the remaining six are new positions to the department. This brings the 24/7 staffing up to eight firefighters. Erickson said this increased staffing will make staff less reliant on neighboring fire departments to manage second-out calls in response areas, while also making operations at fire scenes safer and more effective.

Further, beginning on May 1, the Kaysville Fire Department started running its emergency medical response at the paramedic level. Historically, Kaysville Fire has staffed its ambulances with firefighters that are cross-trained as Advanced-EMT’s, while receiving paramedic response from the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. Under this unique program, sheriff deputies that are cross trained as paramedics have responded with area fire departments to serious emergency medical calls.

As the county has experienced tremendous growth and a greater demand for emergency medical services is needed, Davis County public safety leaders have worked to transition paramedic services to a fire department-based model, putting paramedics in each fire station.

Kaysville and Fruit Heights officials thanked the Davis County Sheriff’s Office for 44 years of dedicated service to their citizens. Many lives in our community have been saved at the hands of these sheriff/paramedics. Erickson said Kaysville will always cherish their friendships and strong working relationships with fellow responders at the Sheriff’s Office.

Seven new FT firefighters have joined with other members of the Kaysville Fire Department. Courtesy photo

Moving forward, Kaysville Fire ambulances and fire engines will continue to be staffed by Firefighter/Advanced-EMTs, while a designated paramedic unit, called Medic 61, will be staffed by Firefighter/Paramedics. Medic 61 will only respond to life-threatening medical emergencies, such as breathing problems, cardiac events, and traumatic injuries.

Kaysville’s Firefighter/Paramedics included seasoned paramedics that have been hired from other agencies, as well as brand-new paramedics who just graduated from paramed-

ic school. Kaysville City is excited to expand their emergency medical services in this way and look forward to continuing the legacy of excellent pre-hospital medical care in the community.

Please welcome FF/AEMT Tyler Reece, FF/Paramedic Kasey Adams, FF/Paramedic Colton Alvey, FF/AEMT Andrew Leonard, FF/AEMT Cameron Bledsoe, FF/AEMT Mitch Probert, and FF/AEMT Dallin Peck to the department. l

Davis, Farmington, Bountiful top 10 at state golf

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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he defending 6A champion Davis High girls golf team placed third at this year’s state tournament at Stonebridge Golf Course May 9-10, while Farmington tied for seventh with Weber. At the 5A state tournament at River Oaks Golf Course May 9-10, Bountiful finished eighth.

Davis After the first day of the state tournament, the Darts were in fourth place and moved up a spot on the final day. Davis’ Cheyenne Hansen shot rounds of 79 and 83 to place ninth and earn All-State honors.

“The course was definitely tough, but it was for everyone. We just missed out on second by four strokes,” said head coach Lori Salvo. “I felt like our girls just put too much pressure on themselves. I told them we had the monkey off our back because we won it last year. I know they were trying so hard, but things were just not going our way.”

Also placing at state for the Darts was Olivia Davenport and Quinn Shupe, who tied for 22nd, along with Bridgette Volk (tied for 27th), Hannah Karras (tied for 31st), Abby Lewis (tied for 36th), Eden Page (tied for 56th) and Maddie Baugh (66th).

Farmington Farmington was led by the play of Maura Hawkes, who was in fifth after the first round

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with a score of 77, but fell to 14th in shooting 90 on the final day.

Also scoring for the Phoenix squad were Sydney Richards, who placed 18th, along with Paige Olsen and Aubi Eaves who tied for 50th.

Bountiful Holland Staker tied for 34th with rounds of 102 and 98 to pace Bountiful’s eighth place team.

Also competing for the Redhawks at state were Kylie Ohlson who finished 37th, Molli Murri (tied for 38th), Breea Patterson (tied for 45th), Ella Snyder (66th) and Sophie Milne (69th).

Viewmont Viewmont’s Adri Summerhays qualified as an individual for the state tournament and tied for 11th with Wasatch’s Ellie Olsen with a two-day score of 174. Summerhays was tied for 17th after shooting a round of 90 on Day One and improved her placement the second day, just outside of All-State honors.

Karissa Goff shot a 96 and 105 to tie for 41st while Halle Salmon’s 129 on the first day failed to get her to the second day.

“We didn’t achieve all of our goals or meet every expectation, however it was an overall positive experience and a move in the right direction for the program,” said head coach Nick O’Neal.

The Davis High girls golf team came in third at the 6A state tournament at Stonebridge Golf Course May 9-10. Photo courtesy Shelly Hansen

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Honorees selected at the inaugural Comcast RISE Black Excellence Event

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

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ardware Creative Collective and Comcast partnered to host the inaugural Comcast RISE Black Excellence Event in Salt Lake City on Apr. 20. The celebration honored Utah Black Creatives in a range of industries from the arts, business, education and film to mental health, armed forces, tech and venture capital.

Honorees were selected based on their ability to showcase their creativity through inspiration, intersection and innovation.

“It was truly amazing to see something that started as a vision and brainstorming with folks around a kitchen table turn into an extraordinary celebration of Utah’s Black creatives,” said Deneiva Knight, External Affairs Director, Comcast Mountain West Region. “For me, Hardware Collective is a platform for Black creatives to acknowledge and celebrate themselves and their peers versus waiting and hoping to receive accolades from outsiders. The love and appreciation in the room that night were unmatchable.”

Honored at the event were Kenneth Boggs (fashion), Kimmy Paluch (tech), Dr. Jackie Thompson (education), Col. Jenise M. Carroll (military), Melanie D. Davis, LCMHC (mental health), Mauli Bonner (music), and Tenisha “Isha” Hicks (beauty).

The celebration acknowledged the efforts of talented entrepreneurs who continue to innovate and succeed despite facing financial challenges. Comcast RISE recognizes small business owners through its brands Comcast Business and Effectv.

Empowering business owners with knowledge and resources allowed them to navigate economic difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As I was sewing, Motown music used to play all the time,”

said Boggs, CEO of Kenneth Boggs Suit. “Most people wanted to be like Michael Jackson, but I wanted to be David Ruffin from The Temptations because he looked really good in his suit. . .

By the end of the day, my goal is to create your own story. I’m proud to be a chosen honoree for the Hardware. It makes me feel blacknificent.”

Honoree Carroll serves as the 75th Air Force Wing Commander at Hill Air Force Base. She is the first African American female to hold this position in the 75 years of the Air Force.

“I ask that everyone look at me as being an American first.

Don’t judge me by the color of my skin or by my gender. Look at me as an American serving proudly in her country wearing this uniform,” Carroll said. “I’m standing before you letting you know there’s nothing impossible if you believe.”

“Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Comcast and Zions Bank, for co-sponsoring the inaugural launch of the Hardware Creative Collective, '' said Sui Lang L. Panoke, founder, Hardware Creative Collective. “Additionally, we thank our investment sponsor, the Andrus Family Foundation, and our community sponsors, the Utah Black Chamber, and Utah Arts Alliance.”

Panoke and Scott Anderson, president and CEO, Zions Bank, were inspired by the honorees and their accomplishments.

“As I look upon your faces and I listen to your stories, I have been touched,” Anderson said. “I thought of the comment from the prophet Gibran, 'Through the hands of such as these God speaks, and from behind their eyes He smiles upon the earth.’ So thank you, thank you very much.”

“The most advanced levels of diversity, equity and inclusion are evident when communities and organizations maximize and capitalize on their ability to stimulate and cultivate creativity

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You Are Gold concert to address suicide prevention for youth

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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s a child, Smith Alley was bullied because of his size and speech impediment. He frequently battled anxiety, depression, addiction and self-hate. When his parents discovered he was contemplating suicide, they found help for Alley, an 18-year-old senior at Bountiful High School.

When Alley’s friend committed suicide in November 2021, he knew he had to speak up. He knew he had to let young people know there are resources available, and let them know they’re not alone. He founded Live Life Bigger and travels to schools inspiring students to live a healthy life.

“I grew up dealing with self-esteem issues that lead to suicidal ideation,” Alley said. “I never shared these struggles with anyone, and it led me to a very dark place. I don’t want anyone else to have to feel like they are alone in their battle against the prevalence of mental health.”

In cooperation with several community sponsors, Life Live Bigger will hold the You Are Gold suicide prevention concert on Saturday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dee Events Center (4444 Event Center Dr.) in Ogden.

The concert will feature music from Ava Mabry, The National Parks, and local groups. There will be food trucks, therapy dogs, photo booths and mental health resources, including 36 licensed therapists that can help teens build a mental safety plan. By identifying safe people in their lives, teens will have loved ones they can call when they feel overwhelmed or depressed.

“We’ve built an event that offers an incredible amount of resources that are backed by mental health professionals, and incorporates them in a fun, uplifting, and engaging way,”

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Alley said. “I hope that people will come together as a community and start to heal together. I hope that this event can be the cause of many meaningful discussions among friends and family.”

According to the Utah Department of Health, suicide is the leading cause of death among teens aged 15-19. Alley’s mother, Sally Alley, said they want the concert to bring awareness to this grim statistic, and support families who might not realize their teen is in danger.

“It seems like a lot of teens aren’t displaying a lot of the normal symptoms [of suicide],” Sally said. “A lot of parents are talking about how it’s taking them by surprise. There’s not the long-term struggle with depression or isolation or dropping grades even. We want to get these kids back into life again and be hopeful. There are a lot of resources out there.”

Alley brings his message to communities all over the country. He calls the You Are Gold event an evening of “hope and healing” and said the best way to get involved is to bring friends and family to the event.

For more information about Live Life Bigger, or to purchase tickets to the concert, visit livelifebigger.org or @live. life.bigger on Instagram.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to have a community event where we can connect and have something that’s very hopeful and positive but also have some resources for those people who are struggling or know someone who’s struggling,” Sally said. “We have built what we feel is an amazing opportunity to gather but we need community there if we want to make changes.” l

Bountiful High senior Smith Alley organized the You Are Gold suicide prevention concert, scheduled for Saturday, June 11 at the Dee Events Center in Ogden.Photo courtesy of Sally Alley

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UAMPS provides update on newest carbon-free power project

By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

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ower in Kaysville was first installed by private entities in the year 1900.

Kaysville signed the franchise agreement for the power system on March 1, 1908, and that agreement had three stipulations: Constant power would be provided to City Hall; Power supplied would be for lighting only; and energy costs to customers were not to exceed .15 cents per Kilowatt. In June 1908, Kaysville officially bought all rights for $1,850, and went ahead to take out a loan for $3,000 for the purchase of transformers. By November 1908, the city was metering and offering connections and disconnections.

Today, Kaysville Power serves a total of 10,364 customers. The power grid covers 10.5 square miles and employs 17 employees, with 2021 total sales of 164,667,014 Kilowatt hours. The system has consistently been awarded the top 25% of the National Reliability Award each year since 2018.

Since Kaysville does not have any power generation facilities, it joined a co-op called UAMPS (Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems) which builds and runs power generation proj-

ects shared by all member communities.

This co-op has grown from just serving Utah communities to now serving local power departments in Utah, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. Kaysville enjoys some of the lowest power rates in the Intermountain area through UAMPS. In fact, power rates have not been raised in many years.

Jackie Coombs of UAMPS recently discussed the benefits of public power with the city council. “Public power is managed by elected and appointed officials who are accountable to citizens,” she said. These officials set up electric rates, invest in improvements, offer energy programs, decide staffing, and are responsible to quickly respond to outages. She added, “Electricity rates are generally lower, and reliability is generally higher.”

The utility revenue helps with the financing of other essential services, helping to keep taxes low. By supplying lower rates, it encourages economic development and local jobs, commitment to reliability and local control.

Mason Baker, General Counsel for UAMPS, discussed UAMPS and their

projects, specifically the Carbon Free Power Project and how it fits within the industry trends being seen (they are looking to deploy a new carbon free power technology provider, NuScale Power, sited at the Idaho National Laboratory). He said UAMPS is looking at deploying six of the new modules with the first module scheduled to come online in 2029 and the sixth module in 2030. Safety is the number one consideration as well as the pricing standpoint.

Baker recognized this is a structured nuclear project and there is need for the right type of controls. He reviewed the project details, including structure, licensing from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), operations, transmission details, costs (with a target not to exceed $58 per Megawatt Hour), milestones completed and future deadlines, timeline and optional participation.

Councilmember Mike Blackham said it was his understanding that when Kaysville left the project, it was because it was set up so that the more people that left, the remaining participants would bear the responsibility of the whole and would not keep original percentages. He

inquired what has changed since the city opted out last year. City Manager Shayne Scott said the intent of having this presentation was to supply council members with updates on the project, adding that the city was concerned about escalating costs and thus had previously opted out of the project.

Baker said he could not recall exactly when Kaysville exited the agreement, but the participants do bear 100% of the costs and that is just the reality of how UAMPS is structured. He said he believes Kaysville City left in the fall of 2020, or right as the Department of Energy finished and picked up 25% of the project costs over the duration of the award (to remain until all six modules become operational). He said there is also the benefit of the development cost reimbursement agreement with NuScale (100% reimbursement thru the period of submitting the NRC application).

Mayor Tami Tran thanked UAMPS for the general presentation and said the next step would be to ask the Power Commission to review the project and make a recommendation. l

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Summer sports camps comin’ up

by Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com | Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

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nterested in sports camps options this summer? Here’s a look at what’s being offered at the local high schools.

Davis A Boys basketball camp taught by the current DHS boys basketball coaching staff and current team members is scheduled for K-12th graders. It will be held June 13-17.

Each session will focus on the fundamentals of shooting, defense, ball handling and rebounding. Free throw competitions, three-point contests and one-on-one competitions will also be held. The cost of each camp is $65, which includes a T-shirt. Incoming ninth through 12th graders attend each day of the camp from 7 to 8:30 a.m., sixth through eighth from 8:30 to 10 a.m., third through fifth from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and K-2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Chad Sims at chsims@ dsdmail.net.

The girls basketball program is hosting a camp for boys and girls in grades K through 6 and for girls entering seventh through 10th grade June 6-9. Those in K-3 attend from 9-10:30 a.m with fourth through sixth graders coming from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the DHS small gym. The cost of this camp is $40. Seventh through 10th graders will be in the main gym each day from 9 a.m. to noon. This session is $70.

Family discounts are available for multiple children attending the camp. Flyers to register are available in the DHS main office or accessed at www.godartsgo.com.

The D’Ettes program is holding junior drill clinics Aug. 3 and 4 with a performance

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on the DHS football field Aug. 5. The cost of $40 includes three hours of instruction from the current team members and coaches throughout the two days prior to the performance and a T-shirt. To sign up, contact Kira Mortensen at dhsdettes@gmail.com or a current Davis High D’Ette.

A football camp, coached by the DHS varsity football coaches and players will be held July 18-19 for second through fifth graders from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and July 20-21 for sixth through eighth graders at the same time. Campers will receive a hat with the $50 registration fee and they are asked to bring their own water bottle and cleats.

The current boys volleyball coaching staff and team along with some alumni will host a camp Aug. 8-10 from 6-9 p.m. for plays in junior high and high school. DHS head coach Quin Johnson said that space is limited and that preference will be given to eighth through 10th graders. The cost is $40 which includes a T-shirt and nine hours of volleyball instruction. More information can be found at http://davisboysvolleyball. weebly.com.

A wrestling camp for those in grades K through 8 is scheduled for June 6-9 from 6-8 p.m. in the high school wrestling room.

Registration cost is $40 with signups available in the main office before June 6. For high school-aged wrestlers, an opportunity to attend the Blackhawk Duels wrestling event, camping in Salina, is available for $60 plus gas and food. Contact Bo Roundy at boroundy@gmail.com for more information.

Farmington A boys basketball camp for first through sixth graders will be held June 13-16 from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $75, which includes a T-shirt. For more information, contact Kasey Walkenhurst at 801-402-9050.

A junior drill clinic – for pre-K through ninth boys and girls – is scheduled for Aug. 16-17 with a halftime performance held for participants Aug. 19 at Farmington High.

Registrations can be handled through messaging on Instagram at @farmingtonnixelles. The cost is $45.

A football camp will be held June 1315 for second through eighth graders. The younger graders will attend on the FHS football field from 10 a.m. to noon each day with sixth through eighth graders coming from 8 to 10 a.m. The $75 cost of the camp can be paid at the high school’s main office up to the first day of camp and includes training from FHS head coach Daniel Coats, his staff and players as well as a T-shirt. Online reg-

istrations only are accepted. Contact head coach Daniel Coats at dcoats@dsdmail.net.

A boys soccer camp is being planned for the fall. More information will be available on Instagram at @farmingtonphoenixsoccer.

A girls soccer camp will be held July 18-21 at the FHS football field for incoming seventh through 12th grade players from 8:30 to 11 a.m. each day. Participants need to bring their own water bottle and soccer ball. This camp, coached by the FHS soccer coaching staff, will emphasize dribbling, passing and shooting skills. The cost is $80, which includes a T-shirt. Registration can be handled in the school’s front office and needs to be completed by June 30 to guarantee a T-shirt. For more information, contact Sarah Beecher at sarbeecher@dsdmail.net.

A swimming clinic – combined with Viewmont High coaches and swimmers – is being planned for the first week of August at the Farmington City pool. Head coach Stacy

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Edholm said more information will be available on the school website soon.

The FHS girls tennis program will not be holding summer camps this year, but tryouts will be held Aug.1 at the school.

A Junior Phoenix track camp, run by Farmington Parks and Recreation, is scheduled for June 16-18 for boys and girls ages 6 to 15 at the FHS track. The cost of $35 includes a T-shirt. More information can be found at https://stargov.info/farmington/jrphoenix-track-camp/.

A summer-long wrestling camp is being held in the FHS wrestling room for boys and girls in fourth through 12th grades on Mondays and Wednesdays June 6 through Aug. 24. Boys in grades seven through 12 meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with fourth through sixth grade boys coming from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Girls in grades four through 12 are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The cost is $260 and can be paid in the FHS front office. For more information, contact Gentry Gasser at ggasser@dsdmail.net.

Bountiful A girls basketball camp will be held this summer but as of press time the dates were still fluctuating. If interested, please contact Joel Burton at jburton@dsdmail.net.

Viewmont Viewmont High’s new girls basketball staff will host a camp for grades 1-12 June 20-22. For those in grades 7-12, the times will be 8-10 a.m. with first through sixth graders attending from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost of $45 includes a T-shirt and instruction throughout the camp while also helping with the Vikings program. Registra-

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tions are accepted with cash, check or card in the VHS main office.

A swimming clinic – combined with Farmington High coaches and swimmers – is being planned for the first week of August at the Farmington City pool. More information will be available on the school website soon.

A girls tennis camp will be held at VHS Aug. 1-5 from 2-4 p.m. each day. For more information, contact Scott Judy at sjudy@ dsdmail.net.

A wrestling technique and drilling program for fourth through 12th graders will be held Tuesdays and Thursday mornings from June 7 to July 21 from 7 to 9 a.m. To conclude the summer program, a three-day camp is scheduled July 19-21 that will include guest clinicians and college wrestlers.

The cost is $280 plus a $20 USA Wrestling card, which can be secured at www. usamembership.com. Register at the VHS main office and provide the USA wrestling membership number to the VHS wrestling coaches.

Woods Cross The Woods Cross High boys basketball camp is scheduled for June 13-15. Grades K-2 are from 9-10:30 a.m., grades 3-6 come from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with seventh through ninth graders attending from 1-3 p.m.

A girls basketball camp will be held June 6-9 for K-12th graders. The elementary-aged boys and girls attend from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. while the junior high and high school girls are from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The $50 cost goes toward a T-shirt, clinic in-

struction and the girls program. For more information, contact Coach Dave Simon at dsimon@dsdmail.net.

Football summer camp is scheduled for July 6-15 at WXHS. For more information, visit https://wxwildcats.com/ teams/3161811/football/varsity# or email Coach Brody Benson at brobenson@dsdmail.net.

A boys and girls soccer camp will be held Aug. 1-3 at WXHS through the Utah

Avalanche Recreation soccer program. The camp is free for Avalanche Rec players and $25 for others. To register, contact Meredith@utahavalanche.com.

A track and field camp, taught by the WXHS coaches and athletes, for those in grades second through eighth is scheduled for June 8-11 at the high school track. The cost is $30, which includes a T-shirt. Register at https://dsdgive.net/event/1695. l

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Davis County performers take home top honors at the UHSMTA awards

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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igh school theater programs in Davis County walked away with some top awards following the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards, with Davis High School winning top prize for Best Musical for its performance of “Bright Star.”

The musical, written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the mid 1940s. DHS theater director Michael Wright said the production was challenging, but “magical.”

“Anybody who has seen the show just knows it’s a marvelous show, so beautiful, so brilliant,” Wright said. “Every part of it was so dynamic and cohesive. I knew it would just be magic. We’re thrilled. It’s a big deal for us.”

With a live folk band on stage, carefully researched costumes and a 20-foot turntable built for the production, “Bright Star” captured the hearts of the judges.

“I could tell by their response that they loved the show and I thought we had a good shot,” Wright said. “You can tell when someone’s eyes are lighting up afterward that it was a magic moment.”

DHS also won Best Student Director, presented to Katelyn Luke, Kara Larsen, Ella Dickson, Brennan Wells, and Ellie Palmer for “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.”

Hayden Henderson, a senior at Northridge High School, earned the Best Actor award for his role as Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” winning rave reviews from judges and audience members.

“He just encompassed and embodied that character,” said Jana Coates, NHS theater director. “He also has a freaking amazing voice. It’s rare for me to find a kid who can act and sing that well. His ability is really topnotch. He felt all the emotions in the songs and hit the notes, too.”

Henderson said he was a late bloomer to the theater, joining his first production in eighth grade. He’s been a fan ever since.

Northridge High senior Hayden Henderson, 18, won Best Actor at the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards for his emotional performance of Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”

Photo courtesy of Northridge High School

While preparing to play the hunchback, Quasimodo, Henderson said he was careful to inhabit the character without making fun of anyone with a disability.

He researched the performances of other actors in the role to get the perfect nuance of isolation and longing, without the character becoming a parody.

“To get in a character like that you have to best understand the wants of somebody with a physical deformity, and they just want to be normal,” he said. “For someone who doesn’t have physical deformities, that’s hard to achieve.”

Henderson will compete in New York City on Broadway at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in June.

NHS also won Best Ensemble for the cast of “The Music Man.” With nearly 80 performers on stage singing, dancing and acting, judges were impressed with the tight choreography and how such a big cast could stay

Davis High’s performance of “Bright Star” won Best Musical at the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards. Photo courtesy of Davis High School

on the same page.

Even with a big cast, Coates said participation in theater has dropped and is discouraged to see less interest in live performances and the commitment it takes to make those musicals and plays shine.

“It’s been a building year, not just for us but for all my colleagues in theater. Kids just don’t want to be social anymore. They don’t want to work on something live, in-person anymore,” Coates said. “I hope things will go back to the way they were but I think we will have fewer students in our productions, and maybe just the ones who want to be there the most.”

In addition to DHS and NHS, Avrie Prows, a Farmington High School student, received the award for Best Cameo Performer for her role as Mrs. Galahad in “Spamalot.”

“Davis County cleaned house,” Wright said. “Our schools here are really great. You can get complacent sometimes but knowing good people are doing good things really inspires you to push the agenda forward a bit.”

Plans are already underway for next year’s high school theater season. DHS will perform “A Christmas Story: The Musical” from Nov. 30 through Dec. 10. NHS will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in the fall.

“The kids are already trying their hardest but sometimes they just don’t get the recognition they deserve,” Wright said. “Not everyone is on board that theater is important and theater has value. So when those kids have their moment and realize people care about what they’re doing, it is a shot in the arm.” l

Discover Davis offering grants for murals

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com

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iscover Davis is accepting applications for mural grants through June 17. Those selected could be awarded up to $10,000 for an approved mural work.

Jessica Merrill, Tourism Director for Discover Davis, said the organization “recognizes the economic impact that the arts brings to a community. It offers a valuable local and visitor experience that drives people to areas and adds a sense of place in our community. This program is intended to increase the number of public murals displayed on the outward walls of buildings within Davis County.”

She said the ultimate goal is to orga-

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nize a Mural Tour map within Davis County and “support our communities in beautifying their areas.” Her team will present projects that meet criteria and are eligible to the Tourism Tax Advisory Board for scoring and final funding, which will be approved ultimately by the County Commission.

Projects must highlight positive images that complement the community and tourism assets.The mural location must be within the Davis County boundaries. Only one application per project is allowed. Private business owners or cities must submit an application in conjunction with an artist. The applicant needs to agree to and have a plan on the up-

keep and maintenance of the mural and costs associated. A rendering of the mural will need to be approved by Discover Davis prior to work commencing. This grant is intended only for new mural projects, not designed to restore or be used for the upkeep of an existing mural.

The Discover Davis – Utah’s Amusement Capital logo must be placed on the mural, that is reasonable in placement and size.

The intent of the logo is not to detract from the artwork itself, but must be visible enough to recognize Discover Davis as a sponsor.

Businesses are only allowed to be awarded one application each calendar year.

Cities can submit and be awarded more than one grant per calendar year, but after the first application received, priority will be given to other first time applicants, and only consideredif funding is still available.

Grant requests cannot exceed $10,000 (Grant requested amount, not total project cost), 75% of funds will be given upon award with 25% paid upon completion of the project when the final report is submitted. Funds will be paid directly to the main applicant. Grant funds must be matched by a business, artist, or city. daviscountyutah.gov/CED/Tourism1 l

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Feathered friends ‘flock’ together at GSL Bird Festival Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

A Great Blue Heron enjoys a breakfast treat at Farmington Bay. Hundreds of visitors gathered to enjoy the 24th annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival May 12-15 at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center.

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Student exchange programs in Davis County benefit both students and local families

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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hen Claudia Wadhwani came to Davis County to attend Bountiful High School, it was a culture shock. Claudia, 16, grew up in Spain and is part of a student exchange program that brings foreign teens to the state to learn English and experience a different culture.

But it hasn’t been easy. Even though her brother had been through a similar experience, she was afraid to leave her family and friends for an entire year. It was far out of her comfort zone.

Not only would she be the new kid at school, but she spoke a different language and didn’t understand the American lifestyle.

“I had to learn to get out of my bubble,” Claudia said. “All these fears that I had in the first month, I came to realize they weren’t even a problem. But there was one thing, in Spain, we’re really warm and welcoming. People here just aren’t as open.”

Since 2015, Aspen Perkins has worked to bring high school international students to study in Davis County schools.

The students spend a school year with the host family and get immersed in the everyday activities of living in Utah.

Perkins said hosting an exchange student, letting them become part of the family and teaching them about American culture is a lot of fun. She advises exchange parents to treat students like members of the family and to be adaptable when it comes to the experience.

“It takes some getting used to the difference with the kids from other countries,” Perkins said. “We’re not trying to turn them into little Americans. This is a cultural exchange. Let go of expectations.”

The biggest challenge for students and families is commu-

nication. Foreign students often are surprised by the curfews they are given in America, plus it takes some time to learn a culture’s idioms, body language and expressions.

Most differences are easily addressed. Sometimes it’s as easy as helping the student understand cooking without using the metric system. Students are also surprised by the lack of public transportation in Davis County, since they’re used to walking, biking or using the bus system in their country. In Utah, students often own their own cars or carpool, or the parents drive them.

Foreign students are not used to asking for rides.

“Expect these types of things and use it as an opportunity to learn.” Perkins said. “Europeans are particularly more direct in their families than Americans. They are open and just want to talk about everything. So if they say something that you’re offended by, assume that wasn’t their intention.”

Perkins’ job is to place the right student with the right family. For homes that are interested in hosting an exchange student, Perkins requires English be the primary language in the home and they must be willing to accept the child as a family member.

“People who are incredibly rigid or who aren’t open-minded don’t work well,” she said.

All families are welcome to apply, including same sex, single parents and empty nesters. For those interested, reach out to Perkins at AspenfromAK@gmail.com. Host families receive a $500 monthly stipend to cover travel or food costs. Students are responsible for their own school and miscellaneous expenses.

And for every referral Perkins gets about hosting an exchange student, $100 will be donated to the Davis Education Foundation Teen Centers.

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Claudia Wadhwani (third from left) experienced life as an American teen at Bountiful High School, through a student exchange program.

She returns to her home in Spain at the end of the school year. Photo courtesy of Aspen Perkins. Courtesy photo

Claudia said after she got over her initial fears, she had a great time with her host family. Her English skills improved quickly and she’s made new friends.

“I’ve become much more mature and I’ve learned how to do things by myself,” Claudia said. “You have to learn how to organize yourself and learn how to be out of your comfort zone.

Be patient with people and try to open up. You come here and no one knows anything about you, so you can start from the beginning and open up yourself.” l

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Probably not. But I’d bribed fellow students with copious amounts of candy because that’s the American way.

After a series of decidedly terrible life choices, my scholastic career drove off the rails and I never ran for election again. When I turned 18, I registered to vote and I’ve cast a vote in every election since. I also respond to Twitter polls, fill out Amazon reviews and take surveys at the bottom of yard-long Kohl’s receipts.

Now that I’m a semi-functioning adult, it’s up to me to choose the right people to lead us into the future. Since the future is nuclear bomb-shaped, we won’t need leaders much longer, but elections are important, at least until that mushroom cloud rises over the mountains.

Here’s why voting is funny. You’ll get a kick out of this. When I vote for new leadership or more progressive ideas, the person/issue I’m voting for rarely wins. Why? Because I live in conservative Utah.

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