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BOUNTIFUL—It took Jen Deveraux years to become a mother but looking back all the effort was worth it now that she has adopted two beautiful little girls. “We had infertility issues,” she said. “We tried for about six years and nothing happened. I did six rounds of IVI. Then I got into a car accident and it got put on the back burner.” Deveraux spent three years in rehab. “Then we said ‘let’s try again.’ Nothing was happening. They did every test under the sun. At one time they took 16 vials of blood. I was on the edge of the bed and fainted. When I came to they said they weren’t done and that unless I kept going it would be a waste of time.” The tests showed she had an over-acting immune system. “I had a 10 percent chance of having a baby,” said Deveraux. “My body kills everything foreign that comes in.” They hadn’t considered adoption at first, she said. “I had decided I was just not meant to have kids.” When they did decide to try adopting, they went through a private agency. The first time, after the baby

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal. com was born, the birth mom decided to happening. She decided she didn’t keep her, said Deveraux. The next want to give him up. It’s too emotionone they followed the girl all the way al.” through to delivery but she lost the Then nine months after getbaby. ting Journee, another girl became “It was such a rollercoaster,” she available for adoption and Swayzee said. “It’s nothing you can imagine.” came into their lives. “I had two unOne night while they were hav- der two,” said Deveraux. “Be careful ing dinner Deveraux got a picture what you wish for.” from the agency of a 14-month-old Parents want kids so badly but little girl. “She said ‘she’s not an in- they have to do what’s best for them, fant do you still want her?’ Instantly she said. “It happens when it’s supwe had an almost 2-year-old. It was posed to happen. We appreciate our literally 48 hours. We had sold every- kids because we had to fight for thing because I didn’t want a baby them.” room. We went to Target and got two Parents are searching and waitcart loads of stuff.” ing and wondering why it’s taking so That’s when Journee, now 8, long, Deveraux said. “I look back and came into their lives. “We met in a I was in my closet in tears and on my hotel lobby in Bountiful and they knees but once you get them in your slid her on her bum across the table,” arms – it’s amazing.” Deveraux said. “She is one of eight The birth moms don’t know children. The mother has given up the gift they’re giving parents, she seven.” said. “There are no words to say how Deveraux said she then learned much this means. I can’t thank them of a mother who was pregnant with enough, all I can do is make sure their a boy and due in April. “I thought children are taken care of and have ‘a boy and a girl, that’s perfect my what they need.” l work is done.’ But then April came Little baseball stars Journee, 8 (left) and Swayzee, 6 were adopted. Their mother and went and I didn’t know what was Jen Deveraux is grateful to their birth mothers for bringing them into her life.

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Local volleyball squads compete in state playoffs By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

oods Cross Woods Cross came into the 5A state volleyball tournament ranked fourth and they stayed true to that position in reaching the Final Four to take on Bountiful in the semifinal round at Utah Valley University on Nov. 6. After a first-round bye, the Wildcats took on Spanish Fork Nov. 4 and won 2513, 25-11, 25-20. Against Maple Mountain Nov. 4, Woods Cross won 25-17, 26-28, 2523, 25-23 to reach the semifinal matchup with Bountiful. After that loss, they played in the third/fourth place game where the Wildcats lost to Timpview 25-10, 25- 23, 25-23. Viewmont Viewmont lost their starting setter just days before the 5A state tournament and had to face Springville in a play-in game to get into the postseason. The Vikings defeated the Red Devils 25-28, 25-23, 25-16, 25-19. “It took us a couple of games to get our groove going,” said head coach Cathy Hope. “Our JV setter Kenley Edwards did great!” Hope said. “Her serving and defense was amazing! We put her in a tough situation throwing her in last minute without having a fair amount of playing time with the varsity team, so our camaraderie was not quite there.” Against Timpview Nov. 4, Viewmont lost 25-8, 25-16, 25-11. “Timpview is a great team,” Hope said. “It was a tough one for us to start off with.” In the consolation bracket, the Vikings defeated Olympus 25-16, 25-18, 25-20. “We had a much better showing against Olympus and our confidence was much better,” Hope said.

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Viewmont then lost to Lehi 25-14, 2522, 25-20. “We did hand on with them after the first set, but we just couldn’t keep the lead and stay ahead,” Hope said. “They did a great job shutting our middles down which hurt us.” Hope said she feels that the program has come a long way in her three years. “To finish off in 11th overall in 5A is a huge accomplishment for this great group of girls,” she said. “They continued to improve and fight all season. As a coach, winning is important, but what is more important to me is to see their individual success and growth.” Hope noted an exchange between Liza Montalbo and Kaylee Smith during the state tournament that epitomizes the culture within the Vikings program. “As Kaylee was going to hit the ball, Liza backed her up and said, ‘You’re good Kaylee, I got your back.’ This is the character of a teammate I love to see. That’s what high school athletics is about,” Hope said. Davis 14th-ranked Davis defeated Granger, who was seeded 19th, in straight sets 2515, 25-12, 25-18 to open up 6A state tournament play Nov. 2. Against Lone Peak Nov. 4, the Darts lost 25-5, 25-5, 25-8. “Against Lone Peak, the scores may not have showed it, but the girls worked really hard,” said head coach McKay Barker. “It was our best passing game of the season and fun to see the girls work so hard. Ultimately, it was not our day.” In the consolation bracket, Davis lost to Clearfield 25-16, 25-19, 25-12. “We have to work extra hard in the off-season to get better and start preparing

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Academic coaches at VHS recognized by Davis School District By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

eidi Pitkin remembers her high school years as a time when she went to school, attended class, did her homework and got good grades. Now, as an academic coach at Viewmont High School, Pitkin said she’s realized that for many high school students, academic success doesn’t come that easy. Pitkin is finishing a masters program to become a school counselor and her work this year with struggling students has been invaluable as she’s had to overcome her own biases and judgements around underperforming students. “I have learned that I’m wrong a lot,” she said. “I’m almost 20 years removed from high school and things have changed so much. Coming from the corporate world, I was very judgmental of some of the students. Now that I’m here, I see it’s not that easy. I just didn’t really have a good understanding of the wide array of challenges that students face.” The academic coaching program instituted this year at Viewmont hopes to change that. As academic coaches, Pitkin, Gabe Johnson and Joy Farley were recognized by the Davis School District Board of Education for their dedication to students at VHS. VHS Principal Travis Lund is credited with creating the academic coaching positions as a way to address the complex issues that can stop a student from graduating and having a balanced life. Adopting the Josh Shipp quote, “Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story,” the coaches were asked to be that one caring adult in a student’s life. “It has been an incredible program,” Johnson said. “A lot of these students don’t always hear ‘good job’ because they’re not the types of students that get that kind of recognition. We ask that each student we work with gives 100% effort, and sometimes just showing up at school is their 100% effort that day.”

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It’s Johnson’s first year at Viewmont and his main focus is to identify students who might be struggling and give them the support, resources and encouragement they need to succeed. Because each student faces different challenges, it can be an ongoing process to create a strategy for success, and coaches are dedicated to finding creative solutions. Johnson worked with a student who ended up missing the first part of school due to health concerns. The teen had missed a lot of assignments and felt overwhelmed with what he had to do to catch up. Johnson helped him work through one assignment at a time and celebrated every success. The student ended the semester with a 4.0 GPA. “Travis created the positions and got the ball rolling,” Johnson said. “Eventually the district wants to have academic coaches in every school.” Farley taught in the Philippines for several years before moving to Utah. As she works to get licensed to teach in the Gabe Johnson (center) stands next to Joy Farley and Heidi Pitkin as they are recognized for the work they state, becoming an academic coach has do as academic coaches at Viewmont. Photo courtesy of Davis School District given her critical experience. It could be the structure of classes or being overgo to school. I get to help kids as another “What I hope to do is not make whelmed by assignments, but the teens person they can trust, a person who can pre-judgements or assume I know a pertargeted in the program often struggle stand with them and know that there’s son’s situation. Everything isn’t always and frequently drop out of school. hope for them.” as it seems,” Pitkin said. “I definitely Many students working with an acaPitkin coaches a student who has a worry about a lot of the students I work demic coach don’t fit in with a structured full-time job and gets home from work with. I want them to be okay and have form of education. Farley works with 16 at 11:30 at night. She hopes to create a happy lives.” students and each one has a learning stratplan that allows him more time for rest The biggest takeaway from the first egy created just for them. For one young because he’s exhausted when he comes year of this coaching program is that kids man, Farley’s approach wasn’t working. to school. They’ve discussed options of are overwhelmed, valuable and fragile. He was frustrated and wanted to drop out. a reduced school schedule or a different The coaches said they provide tender lovFarley met with his mother and got some job or finding more distance learning op- ing care and no micromanagement. While valuable information. portunities. not all students are interested in working “I thought I was doing him a favor A lot of the work is trial and error, with an academic coach, the participating but I was actually cutting a thread that is and all three coaches admit they’ve made students are making progress. the only thing keeping him in school,” mistakes. It’s a constant process of gath“Sometimes academic coaching isn’t she said. “The plan I’d created was too ering information, building trust, becom- about academics,” Farley said. “It’s about strict. Now I have a really good relationing aware of challenges and stepping out having the kids stay in school. Having a ship with him and he respects me more. of judgement. kid stay in school is a huge success.”l I’m not another reason he doesn’t want to

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F-35 combat pilot earns her wings By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com HILL AIR FORCE BASE—For Capt. Emily “Banzai” Thompson, soaring above the clouds is all in a day’s work. Thompson is the first female pilot to fly the F-35 in combat and uses her skills to help keep the country safe. “In July of 2016 I was selected to go fly the F-16 in Tucson, Arizona,” Thompson said during a presentation at Hill Aerospace Museum. “I made it through the initial training in a fighter. It was nine months long then you’re an aviator so you have wings on your chest and you can go fly airplanes.” Thompson said it was her first introduction to a real fighter. “It's the first time you’re doing air-to-air engagement and the first time dropping bombs. I loved flying in Tucson. It was an awesome time.” After pilot training for the F-16 she moved on to training for the F-35. “I upgraded my motorcycle to a much better one,” said Thompson. “That’s also when I met my boyfriend Dan, who is also an F-35 pilot.” Her assignments have taken her all over the world including a deployment to Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirate area. “It happened to be the first few moments of combat,” she said. “I didn’t anticipate that. It’s not the first time a stealth fighter aircraft flew around Afghanistan. There

was Enduring Freedom in the early 2000s.” The F-35 is filled with high-tech equipment, she said. “It can carry ordnance internally and we have a special helmet that is customizable and fitted to the pilot. I don’t know if we should even consider it to be flying because it is so easy.” It’s designed so that when a pilot is up there they can focus solely on their mission, said Thompson. “You can be working your sensors and interpreting your maps and get all that information while the aircraft is pretty much doing its thing. We’re the quarterback of the flight. We can see more than anybody else to make the decisions that keep everybody safe.” In addition to combat missions, the F-35 is also used as an escort. “We provide protection to get them into the target area and keep them safe and bring them back home.” The F-35 can go up to 50,000 feet, she said. “It’s about where you can see the curvature of the Earth and to the point where you start panicking. That’s really, really high. Usually we only fly up to 20,000-30,000 feet.” Thompson said it’s fun to fly over cars when the F-35 is taking off from Hill. “If I was the guy driving along that road I’d think it was pretty awesome.” l

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Long-time North Salt Lake mayor moving on By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com NORTH SALT LAKE—It’s been 12 years since Len Arave became mayor of North Salt Lake. Arave didn’t seek reelection so come January, someone new will fill his seat. “It’s gone faster than I thought possible,” he said. “Turnover is important. It’s probably time for someone else to come in. I’ve been able to do what I wanted to do.” Arave said when he took office he had planned on only serving two terms. “But after two terms I thought there were still some things I wanted to take care of.” Prior to becoming mayor, Arave served on the planning commission for six years. “Then the mayor asked me if I was willing to serve more and I was appointed to the Parks and Trails Committee,” he said. “I was on that for two years. People started to approach me about running for mayor. I’d never done anything political but thought ‘why not?’” Arave grew up in Sunset and moved to North Salt Lake in 1993. He got his undergraduate degree from Weber State University and an MBA from BYU. Arave worked for the Chrysler Corporation in Detroit as a financial analyst for two years then came back to Utah and worked for Woodside group for 25 years.

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During his tenure the city has grown from about 15,000 to 23,000. “Looking back there’s a lot that has been done,” he said. “We improved the look of Hwy 89 and Redwood Road. We still have a ways to go but we’re making progress. We got a light in by Camelot so they can cross the street and not be in fear of their lives.” There were also two landslides, said Arave. “The first was the Springhill. It started in the 90s and was slow moving. It continued to get worse through time and houses fell down. Folks were hopeless. They couldn’t sell their homes. We applied for a grant to purchase the property and turned it into the Springhill geological park. It saved some residents and the city.” In 2014, the other one hit, he said. “It was really hard on the community. We were fortunate that no one was injured. One home was destroyed and several homes were impacted. The second issue we had to deal with was the big scar. It was 60 feet high and a hazard to the community.” Questar, Kern River Pipeline and the city partnered to get enough money to get the danger removed, said Arave. “We finally got through the lawsuit for development of the property at the top that we purchased as part of the settlement. There will be no

homes up there. That’s something we wanted to avoid. It took a long time. Most of the work was done last year and we’ll do the rest this year.” North Salt Lake spreads from east to west but Arave said people really don’t feel differently. “There’s less division than what you’d think.” However, the needs are different, he said. “Foxboro needed a grocery store. It was hard work to get it there. The hazards of doing snow removal on the east side roads is significant. Then there’s the part in between with older homes and older citizens.” There are a lot of residents who are low income, Arave said. “For several years we’ve gotten low income grants with matching funds to help repair and make improvements for residents such as roofs or electrical problems. There are a lot of great residents in all types of housing and we’re grateful they’re all residents.” The council has done some great things, said Arave. “We’ve worked hard. There’s a lot we’ve taken care of but I owe that to more people than me. It’s the general commitment by the staff and council. I’m proud of what we’ve done.” l

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Haderlie takes the helm in Woods Cross By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com WOODS CROSS—Bryce Haderlie is an optimist. In spite of COVID, the new Woods Cross City Administrator is looking to the future to support the community’s prosperity. Haderlie took over in October after long-time City Administrator Gary Uresk retired. “I’ve worked with Gary for years and years,” said Haderlie. “I admire the work that he does and his work ethic. It was helpful to learn from him.” Haderlie worked for a number of years as a building inspector in Brigham City. “While I was there I was promoted to Community Development Superintendent and was involved in the development in the city. I decided to go into city management.” In 2005 Haderlie became the town manager at Brian head. “I was there from 2005 to 2013,” he said. “It was a blast. I raised my kids in the mountains by the ski resort. I helped with the development of the ski resort expansion and new projects coming to town. We even built a lake there.” Haderlie was also on the team that did the planning of a bridge that connects the ski resort. “The ski resort was built on two sides of the road,” he said. “We wanted to interconnect into one place. The neat thing is you don’t have to take your skis off. You used to have to ride a bus to the other side. Now it’s all tied together. It was a lot of fun.” After leaving Brian head, Haderlie came back to northern Utah as Assistant City Manager in West Jordan, Cottonwood Heights and Midvale. “Because of some political issues with elected officials I decided to move on. I had the opportunity to retire so I retired in 2020.” State law prohibits a retiree from working in the field

There’s a rural feel with open pastures and a slower pace of a comfortable hometown. I want to maintain that culture of friendliness. Bryce Haderlie for one year, he said. “I did some private work and then came back as a building inspector in South Ogden. I was approached by Woods Cross and decided to apply.” Haderlie said during the interview process he got to know the great quality of the mayor and city council. “They are so kind and supportive of each other and the staff. There’s a rural feel with open pastures and a slower pace of a comfortable hometown. I want to maintain that culture of friendliness.” At Brian head, Haderlie said he responded to fires, police matters and did snow removal. “It gave me a good perspective of relating to all departments and what they’re trying to accomplish. I want to see those departments succeed and accomplish their goals so the city can grow and be prosperous.” Haderlie wants to keep the momentum of what the city’s been doing going. “I definitely want to protect the residential atmosphere and keep neighborhoods feeling safe. It’s a good place to raise a family and good values are taught here in this

Bryce Haderlie and his wife Angie. Haderlie has taken over as Woods Cross city Administrator. Courtesy photo

community.” Woods Cross Mayor Rick Earnshaw didn’t seek reelection so Haderlie will also be working with someone new. “We’ll be meeting in January to determine our vision of where we want to go in the future,” he said. “We want to look to the future and say ‘what do we want to leave our children and how can we leave our community in a better place because of our efforts.’” Haderlie looks forward to working in Woods Cross. “My goal is to stay here and retire here.” l

Book Nook – Tsalix Silverthorn continues in his quest for the talismans By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com

or Tsalix Silverthorn and his fellow villagers Asur and Kwercus, their quest to fulfill a promise made to King Elosha doesn’t get any easier – but it does take some new twists. Bountiful author Richard Siddoway’s latest novel in the four-book series has been released, and as in the first two books, Tsalix Silverthorn and the Maelstrom of Tears finds plenty of challenges and lots of danger in front of our heroes. If you haven’t read the first two novels in the series, this third is the continuing story of a courageous young man (Tsalix) leading a dangerous quest to restore peace and order in the tiny village of Aravah in the Kingdom of Sodizen. King Elosha is close to death, and his twin sons, Princes Abadon and Johona, are engaged in a battle to take over the throne. As you might guess, one of the sons (Abadon) has evil intentions of becoming dictatorial, while Johona is much more loving and peaceful. King Elosha summons Tsalix and his friends to retrieve these talismans from their hidden places, and thus prevent Abadon from taking power. The friends and allies are in a quest to find the third of three prophesied talismans, but it’s hidden on Mount Litso,

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which is surrounded by the Sea of Tabass and its whirlpool that travels across its surface. To make matters worse, the mountain itself is home to giants who have pledged themselves to Abadon. It is Abadon’s hope to gain all the power for himself, something he cannot do if Tsalix and friends are successful. Siddoway is of course a New York Times bestselling author whose first published novel, The Christmas Wish, was made into a TV movie starring the late Debbie Reynolds along with Neil Patrick Harris and Naomi Watts. It is shown almost annually on CBS. Siddoway said it took him about a year to complete each of the four books in this series. The final book will be released in 2022. In a previous interview, Siddoway said that, “Every book I have written has the underlying theme of good over evil. In Tsalix Silverthorn, I hope readers will get a sense of the uplifting undertones within the larger concept of the story.” The journey is formidable for these young men, who exercise extreme faith, and overcome a number of obstacles, as they summon within themselves the strength necessary to fight against opposition.

The latest novel lets readers feel the emotions of these young men – their fears at times but also their bravery. Lovers of fantasy will enjoy Siddoway’s situational creativity, not to mention all those names of people and places he has conjured up! In addition to “The Christmas Wish” and now the Tsalix Silverthorn series, his other books include “The Christmas Quest,” “An Honest Heart,” “Christ-

mas of the Cherry Snow,” and “Mom and Other Great Women I’ve Known.” The fourth and final book in this series is “Tsalix Silverthorn and the Glittering Peak.” You can learn more on his website at richardsiddoway.com, bookshop.org, or follow him on Facebook @RichardMSiddoway. l

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Legacy Prep welcomes new theater teacher By: Hannah Sandorf Davis | The City Journals

egacy Preparatory Academy welcomed a new theater teacher this school year. Carly Hughes is a 2020 graduate from the University of Utah’s Theatre Teaching program. Her previous experience includes teaching theater at Sandy Elementary for a year and directing productions at Spotlight Theater in Centerville during her time in college and professional career. Hughes continues to direct at Spotlight in her free time. Hughes’s involvement at Spotlight was part of her interest in working at Legacy. “Several of the kids I worked with at Spotlight attended Legacy,” she said. “They would talk about their experiences and how much the school valued the arts. I thought it sounded like an incredible place.” When the theater teacher position opened up, Hughes immediately applied and secured the position soon after. Legacy has several upcoming shows directed and taught by Hughes. “Moana,” the fifth and sixth grade show, took place in November. The Advanced Musical Theatre junior high students will perform in “Into the Woods” in February and the Intermediate class will perform “Matilda” in April and May.

I love that Legacy shows they really value the arts. It’s a place where students can explore so many creative avenues from orchestra and band to dance, visual arts and, of course, theater. Carly Hughes “‘Moana’ included all the songs from the movie,” said Hughes. “It’s been a really fun experience doing a musical with songs the students immediately recognize.” Hughes said she’s had a great experience at Legacy. “I love that Legacy shows they really value the arts. It’s a place where students can explore so many creative avenues from orchestra and band to dance, visual arts and, of course, theater,” she said. The community support from parents is another aspect Hughes has appreciated. “I feel like the students are encouraged to

Carly Hughes is the new theater teacher at Legacy Preparatory Academy. Photo courtesy of Legacy Preparatory Academy

get involved and they are motivated to do it,” she said. “It’s a different environment from what I experienced before.” As a theater teacher, Hughes wants to teach students real-life skills. She said she holds them to a level of professionalism expecting students to be engaged, manage their time, and be organized. “Even the fifth graders are able to have such a level

of professionalism,” said Hughes. “They have absolutely met my expectations when I have set the same expectations they would have as professional actors.” Hughes believes that children are capable of a lot of dedication to their craft with the right support. Her favorite part of teaching theater is helping students discover a new skill set. “Some students struggle academically and have a hard time in the classroom, but absolutely shine onstage,” she said. Legacy Prep, Hughes said, offers students an experience where they can understand their talents and use that knowledge to prepare them for success later in life. Another supportive aspect of teaching at Legacy is the collaboration between arts teachers on projects, said Hughes. For example, the art teacher will coordinate projects around the theme of the theater show to create set or lobby decorations. The dance teacher will help choreograph numbers for the show. Most crucial, though, is the overall involvement of students in the arts. “The students all know how to dance and read music,” she said. “They understand the components of the show and that makes a big difference.” l

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North Salt Lake celebrates 75 years By Montana Rose Divine | The City Journals

or those that have lived in Salt Lake City for most if not all their lives, the story of Brigham Young and the first settlers is one that is passed down from generation to generation – told at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Thanks to the writings of one Historian Susan B. Day more light can be shed to just what the connection between the American religious leader and the humble beginnings of North Salt Lake City is. According to Day’s writings, Brigham Young had sent settlers north “to find pastureland for cattle and to establish settlements.” Traveling north these avid settlers soon found various hot springs and ponds still active and it was here that they decided to sow their oats. They began to build their first homes and soon animals of all kinds were being raised and buildings were fortified as the first dairies of the new land. One such settler, a man named William Lukar created a half way house “a store-restaurant combination,” Day writes, “where travelers could refresh themselves.” In 1916, a meat packing company bought out an ice packing building on what is now North Salt Lake City’s Center Street. “Cattle were shipped in and processed meat was shipped out” all over the world. In 1946, land was purchased to build homes on a hillside with the main source of water coming from the “natural springs that flowed out of the hillside.” These waters were located in an area that was under the ownership of McDuff springs and McNeil springs “located on the hills south on the Salt Lake-Davis County border,” writes Day. That same year a purchase agreement was made and on Sept. 3, 1946 the Davis county commission granted about 456 acres of land “status as an incorporated town,” and

Davis County found itself with a new city. With a new city came a new leader board as a man named Amasa Howard appointed Harold R. Howard, Jack Cummings, Alton Boggess, Harold T. Johnson, and David S. Betts as the new town board. Day’s writings continue to give more insight to the immediate aftermath of the construction of North Salt Lake. “The old Highway Patrol weigh station was purchased and used as the first town hall,” Day writes. “There was only one political party at the time” and in 1949 when the first town election was held, Ray Hatch was elected mayor of North Salt Lake. With a formal education received from Brigham Young Academy and three law degrees from The National University in Washington, D.C., Hatch bore a love of research and genealogical work. He served his time as first Mayor of North Salt Lake before going on to serve two terms as President of the North Salt Lake town board. He passed March 11, 1999 and his funeral was held two days later. For more information on Mayor Ray Hatch readers can find his obituary on the Deseret News website. Seventy-five years after the humble beginnings of North Salt Lake, with a population of 20,000 and counting, the city is hosting a celebration to commemorate their 75 years of township in Northern Utah. Complete with a tree lighting, hot cocoa, Santa Claus, a time capsule and fireworks, it’ll be fun for everyone this holiday season. The city is asking for help collecting stories and photographs from 1996-2021 to update their “50 year Jubilee” addition of North Salt Lake’s history. These stories and photographs will be scanned and copied before being buried in

a time capsule that according to North Salt Lake’s webpage will be buried near the city hall. After 25 years upon the 100 year anniversary of the city the time capsule will be unburied for all to witness. So looking for a fun night out? Come join North Salt Lake’s 75 year anniversary celebration Dec. 13, 2021 from 6 – 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at City Hall, 10 E. Center Street and bring with you your own history of North Salt Lake. l

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Beloved ballet returns to Capitol Theatre for the holidays

allet West’s most popular show and annual tradition, The Nutcracker, returns to the Capitol Theatre for live performances Dec. 4-26. It’s been two years since the holiday ballet was performed for a live audience, since COVID-19 shuttered entertainment venues in 2020. Audiences are eager to get back to live ballet as more than 13,000 tickets have already been sold and this year’s performance of The Nutcracker is expected to bring in the highest level of sales in 25 years. “Following the successful production of Dracula, where many performances were sold out, demand for The Nutcracker is expected to be high,” said Adam Sklute, Ballet West artistic director, in a media release. “We encourage all Nutcracker fans to purchase tickets early so they have a seat and don’t miss out.” Made possible through support from The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the $3 million production is a classic ballet in two acts based on the fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The iconic score by Tchaikovsky will be performed live, featuring the Ballet West Orchestra. Choreographed by Ballet West Founder Willam Christensen, The Nutcracker has evening performances at 7 p.m., matinees at 2 p.m., and a special holiday matinee on

Christmas Eve at noon. Immediately following each matinee (except Dec. 24), Ballet West hosts a Sugar Plum Party where young audience members can join the Sugar Plum Fairy and other favorite characters from the ballet for a special treat. “Each year, hundreds of Utah children from across the Wasatch Front audition for the opportunity to perform in Ballet West’s The Nutcracker, with just over 100 children being selected for the coveted roles,” Sklute said. “The story tells of a Christmas party at which little Clara, daughter of the house, receives the gift of a nutcracker from her mysterious uncle, Herr Drosselmeyer. After the party, she falls asleep and dreams of snow castles, sugarplums, and her nutcracker, which has turned into a handsome prince.” Ticket prices range from $25 to $104 and are available at BalletWest.org or 801869-6900. l

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Woods Cross Elementary Teacher receives scholarship to pursue Masters in Education By: Hannah Sandorf Davis | The City Journals

nnalee Haws, a third grade language arts teacher at Woods Cross Elementary, received a scholarship from Utah Retired School Employees Association (URSEA) to pursue her Masters degree in Education. “I feel really honored,” said Haws. Only a handful of teachers in K-12 education in the entire state receive this scholarship and it is only offered to educators who have already been accepted into a graduate program. The application process is lengthy including a personal intention statement and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s principal. Haws is appreciative of the support she has received from URSEA and Woods Cross Elementary administration. Haws has been teaching for over 14 years as a full-time, part-time, and substitute teacher at different points in her career. Her first position was teaching third grade at Adelaide Elementary, her favorite age to teach. After teaching at Adelaide for eight years, Haws took some time to raise her family before returning as a part-time language arts teacher for Woods Cross Elementary third graders. “I wanted to become an elementary teacher because it is such a fun age group to teach,” Haws said. Third graders are great. They are still young enough to enjoy coloring but they are also looking for new challenges. They ab-

sorb and grow so much at that age.” Being a part-time language arts teacher is what has helped Haws feel like she can balance graduate school and teaching. “I do not see how I could do this and work full time,” she said. “With my current schedule I have time to pursue my studies and take care of my family, but I still get to do what I love – teaching.” She started her master’s at Weber State University this past year and has had a great experience. Her focus is on Orthographic Mapping, the process by which students learn and retain words and letter-sound connections in long-term memory. Haws said this is a fairly new field with many opportunities for additional research and understanding. However, teachers have already begun learning about orthographic mapping thanks to statewide professional development designed by Dr. Anita Archer, an influential education consultant. Thanks to her position as a language arts teacher, Haws is able to conduct research and try out learning techniques in the classroom. “In third grade, the focus is on multisyllabic words,” she said. “We work on learning short and long vowel sounds to help students sound out words and memorize them.” After graduation, Haws wants to get involved with creating a language arts curriculum at the district level. Her hope is to become

Third grade language arts teacher Annalee Haws receives a $1,250 scholarship from the Utah Retired School Employees Association (URSEA). Courtesy photo

an English Language Arts Coordinator and then move into a district position as opportunities become available. Until then, however, Haws is excited she will still be able to teach and work with students. “We cannot do what we do without the

support of our parents and community,” said Haws. “I love being a teacher, but it is hard right now. We really appreciate it when we feel like the community understands us and wishes us the best.” l

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What’s your legacy?

Mayor Rick Earnshaw and former representative Becky Edwards judge at a pie eating contest between the fire department and police department. Earnshaw has served as mayor for eight years.

Earnshaw has served for the love of the place he calls home By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com WOODS CROSS—When Mayor Rick Earnshaw leaves office in January, it will be a bittersweet moment. He’s lived in the city since he was 3 years old and with the exception of a two-year mission to Tokyo and two years in Bountiful as a newlywed, Earnshaw has spent the bulk of his life in Woods Cross. “I call Woods Cross home,” said Earnshaw. “This is where my roots are. I chose to raise my family here. Serving has been rewarding because I love the people here. They helped me raise my family.” Earnshaw has served as mayor for eight years and did not seek reelection. “Before that I served four terms on the city council and two years on the planning commission – 26 years total.” He got his first taste of solving problems for the city when someone threatened a lawsuit over a Nativity that was put on the grounds of City Hall. “About 27 years ago the city purchased a Nativity,” said Earnshaw. “It was a nice one and they put it out in front of City Hall. It was there for several years. Then they were threatened to be sued so there was a group that came together and said ‘let’s fight this.’” It didn’t look hopeful and the mayor at the time didn’t want to be in the press, he said. “We worked out a deal to lease the Nativity from the city for $1 a year for 99 years. We figured either the Nativity will be gone by then or we’d be gone. Every year since then my family has put that up the day after Thanksgiving on the grass strip by the Apple. It’s been a tradition for years.” Probably the thing Earnshaw is most

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proud of is the city’s Memorial Day celebration. “We looked at Bountiful and their Handcart Days and Centerville had a celebration but Woods Cross didn’t have anything,” he said. “We put that together and served our first chuckwagon breakfast 26 years ago. We haven’t been able to have it the last two years because of COVID. That was hard because we’d had it for 24 years straight.” Earnshaw has faced other issues such as a refinery explosion, subsidence in a Woods Cross subdivision and a water main break that backed up sewer into 28 homes. “We called in a restoration company to handle it,” he said. “The city’s trust said it would be covered but then came back and said the city was not at fault so they weren’t going to cover it. We met as a council and voted to make the trust the bad guys and pay the homeowners $5,000 from the no fault clause.” Some people lost up to $30,000 or more, said Earnshaw. “We thought that was not right even though it wasn’t the city’s fault we needed to take care of the citizens. We had money in the water budget for water meters so we decided to use that to fix people’s homes.” Earnshaw said one of the biggest challenges has been managing growth. “We want to respect property owners’ rights while allowing the city to develop and grow. We want to be unified as one great community where we can support each other.” That’s been the goal the whole time, he said. “Even with the growth we’re still a close knit community. It’s easy to serve when you love the community and the people.” l

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Students look at the three bird rooms in the aviary display at FHS.

Birds of a feather flock together at Farmington High By Becky Ginos | becky.g@becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—Adam Blundell’s love for birds came from his mother – now it’s become his passion. After months of preparation and hours and hours of work the Farmington High teacher’s idea has come to fruition with the creation of a first-of-its-kind aviary at the school. “When I started the ornithology class four years ago I only had a few students,” he said. “Now it’s a thriving program and kids are on a waiting list to get into it.” The aviary opened last Friday with South American, African and Australian displays and more to come. “This creates a great atmosphere for the students,” said FHS Principal Rich Swanson. “We were just in the right place at the right time. Youth are so engaged with the wetlands. It’s amazing to be able to have this here where kids can get hands-on experience in a world where they can really make a difference.” It’s really the students who did all the work, Blundell said. “They put in an insane amount of work to get this done. It’s all the students, they’ve been fantastic.” Farmington High senior Bella Hansen is one of those students who helped bring the aviary to the school. “I’m mainly in charge of the South American exhibit,” she said. “We have a bird club that goes out to the bay to watch for birds and identify them. I love being outside in the environment so I found a bunch of people with the same idea and made a club. I just love it.” Hansen said she was one of the main people who pushed for the aviary. “I’ve been in the ornithology class since the 10th grade. We spent most of last year planning the aviary then finished it up this year. Every day we spend most of class time feeding the birds and cleaning the cages.” It wasn’t just ornithology students who contributed to the display. “A computer science student developed an interactive app where you can select the country and it will tell you about

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the birds,” said Blundell. “The art department also got involved and past and present students. I designed the exhibit but it was student driven. They put up walls, hammered nails and put it all together.” Blundell said for some students it was life changing. “It gave them a clearer direction of what they want to do with their life.” Bryon Geddes said his daughter Judith was one of those students who has had a life changing experience in Blundell’s class. “With COVID going on and just being high school kids it’s tough enough to be students,” he said. “We moved here at the beginning of her junior year. There were clicks, etc. that made it hard for her to make friends.” Mr. Blundell took her under his wing without knowing the private yearnings in the heart of a parent, said Geddes. “He answered the call of providence to care about her. As a result of the love of a teacher she gained friendships and purpose and he gave her a direction of what she wants to be when she grows up. I can’t say enough about this man. He’s a rock star in the Geddes family.” A conference room was remodeled across from the counseling office to create the exhibit, Swanson said. “Adam wanted it to be on one of the ends of the school but we wanted to put it in the middle where it’s a focal point where people can see it and see what it’s doing for the students. You can’t walk out of the office without it catching your eye of this amazing exhibit.” Blundell was teaching at the University of Utah when he decided to come to Farmington High. “I wasn’t looking for a job,” he said. “I loved the job I had. It’s crazy. When I told my wife I was leaving my position to go to Farmington High she said ‘are you sure about this?’ I said ‘nope’ but it all turned out great in the end.” “This is a world-class experience for our students. They’ll do all the cleaning, feeding, etc. l

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Origins of the Christmas tree Montana Rose Divine | The City Journals

n times of old, evergreen trees were believed to have everlasting life and stand for new beginnings and hope; a symbol of the renewal of life. It went hand in hand with the idea of Yule, a Pagan Sabbat celebrated on Dec. 21, every year in honor of the sun returning to the land. During these winter months evergreen trees were cut down and bought into the house to warm the spirits of nature and offer them protection from the harsh conditions outside. Pagans held true to the belief that by doing this good deed the spirits would reward them by bringing blessings to the household. Even then trees were decorated with anything from dried food and nuts to colorful ornaments and ornaments made out of runes. With the birth of Jesus Christ and the creation of Christmas, the Yule tree gave way to the Christmas tree. According to morning consultant, 29% of people who buy trees tend to

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buy real ones and it’s no wonder why. For those that love the smell of nature and the outdoors, evergreen pine is an amazing scent. Picking out a live tree from a tree farm is a family affair, a tradition that’s not complete without frozen fingers and hot cocoa in white Styrofoam cups. Nothing beats family fun on the farm. Having a live tree also supports tree farms and when one tree is felled another is always planted in its spot. Either route people choose, it’s family fun for everyone and Wood Cross has its residents covered when it comes to clearing all the new evergreens that will no doubt be discarded on Dec. 26. Woods Cross City asks that every live tree is stripped of decorations and lights and placed on the curb by 8 a.m. No artificial trees will be picked up. l

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Fill your hearts with the true meaning of Christmas by supporting Utah Foster Care By Sarah Segovia | s.segovia@mycityjournals.co

oin Utah Foster Care at the Davis Conference Center on Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. – noon for their annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser event. Families are invited to come meet all of their favorite characters with special appearances by: Santa, the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Anna and Elsa. There will also be a variety of activities for kids, such as face painting, letters on the tables that can be written to Santa along with Christmas cookies to decorate. The event is sponsored by Swier Coca-Cola. Food will be served by the Davis Conference Center. Utah Foster Care invites you to fill your hearts with the true meaning of Christmas as they raise money to ensure that every child in foster care can pursue their passion. Money you donate will help support a Utah foster child play a sport, learn an instrument, or learn an art. You can also sponsor a foster child and their family so that they can attend the event as well or sponsor a Christmas gift for a foster child. “This is our 4th year hosting this event with the Davis Conference Center. Every year, it is really inspiring because people always come through to donate and it’s profound.” said Dan Webster the Director of Foster-Adoptive Family Recruitment for the Utah Foster Care State office in Murray. This event is to raise awareness about Utah Foster Care, to get new sponsors in the community and to raise funds. “The funds raised will go to help our foster kids to enjoy some normal experiences, during this abnormal time in their lives,” said Webster. Creating access for our foster kids to play sports, play an instrument, or make art

can be such a healing outlet and help kids to develop more positive attachments with their caregivers. Utah Foster Care has been serving Utah foster kids for the last 22 years. Webster and his team work with Child and Family services to help recruit and train foster families. “We train new foster families about trauma and attachment and host on-going support groups for our current foster parents,” he said. “We also host continued training for foster parents on working with the state system and overcoming barriers to successful fostering.” The team also works to raise awareness of the need for more foster parents in the community. “We meet oneon-one with potential foster parents to help them decide if foster care is a good fit for them,” said Webster. “It usually takes three-five months for an interested foster family to be able to host their first child. It can take time, but we support them every step of the way.” To register for this event, call the Davis Conference Center at 801-416-8888. If you are interested in becoming a potential foster parent or to learn more about Utah Foster Care check out their website at Utahfostercare.org. To help support Utah foster kids directly you can go to Utahfostercare.org/donate. You can also follow them on social media. l

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Davis elementary school readers get ready for battle By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

everal years ago, Davis School District created a reading competition to get students excited about books, and the program has been a hit. The Davis Book Battle pits students against students and schools against schools to see which team will be crowned the district winner each year. Last year, the district-wide competition was canceled due to COVID-19 but this year, students are gearing up for a book battle of wits and knowledge. “I have seen the Book Battles program get students excited about reading and excited about paying attention to important details in what they read,” said Eagle Bay Elementary Principal Taya Johnson. “They learn to really be cautious readers who pay attention to important details. It is a great learning experience for our students.” The program is open to two groups of students: third and fourth graders, and fifth and sixth graders. Competitors are given a reading list with 15-20 books to choose from and are asked to read at least three to prove they’re ready to support the team. Once a month, the teams get together for a battle based on trivia questions from the content of the books. Teams go head-to-head in a heated competition to determine a winner, getting points for each correct answer.

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I have seen the Book Battles program get students excited about reading and excited about paying attention to important details in what they read. Taya Johnson “I love that the program encourages students to branch out from what they usually gravitate toward,” said Eagle Bay Librarian Bethany Monroe, who heads the school’s Book Battle teams. “It’s so fun to see how it works and see how it gets students out of their comfort zone. Even our reluctant readers enjoy the competition.” Danae Leu has been the Sunburst Elementary librarian for three years and is excited for her first non-COVID year of the Book Battle competitions. Choosing from books like Bunnicula, Wild Robot, The Black Stallion and Maniac Magee, students enjoy reading impactful stories while building comprehension and reading retention skills. Students at every

The 2019-20 winning Book Battle teams from Eagle Bay Elementary never got to compete in the district event because schools shut down in the spring of 2020. Photo courtesy Taya Johnson

reading level are encouraged to participate. “It invites in a lot of types of readers,” Leu said. “Kids who love to read are drawn to it but kids who are struggling to read find they have an incentive to read and it gives them a chance to be part of a team.” “It’s pretty awesome,” Monroe said. “Our district is great at choosing books at all reading levels. We have books that will help our lower-level readers and higher-levels.” The Davis Book Battles championship

event is scheduled for March. Each participating school can send one team from each grade to compete for the district title. Because it’s an after school program, both Monroe and Leu are grateful for the help they’ve received in keeping this program running. “It’s a lot of work and it involves a lot of support from parents and staff,” Leu said. “It’s been heartening to see parents willing to help and show up.” l

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

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

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

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destroying the planet. Maybe since wind power is a sustainable coal alternative, Santa can bring naughty people a stiff, gusty breeze. We’re living in a heightened state of fear, and fear is the opposite of what we should feel this time of year. This season of love and light and joy has been co-opted by those who would divide us. The farther apart we get, the less we are able to see each other. Here’s an idea. What if we put all talk of politics on hold for December? That would be one month of no talking heads and finger-pointing and dire social media memes. What if we vowed to share only positive stories and heartwarming videos, and ban all holiday music featuring Alvin and the Chipmunks?

Let’s use this time to digest more than nine pounds of mashed potatoes and three types of pie. Let’s digest how we’ve treated each other during the last year, and try to do better. Even I, a freakin’ humor columnist, have received more angry emails and phone calls in 2021 than the previous 17 years combined. Whether it’s Democrats, Republicans, Big Bird, mask mandates, cancel culture or fruitcake, our division is growing. Any day, I’m expecting leaflets to be flung out of helicopters explaining how the COVID vaccine is turning us into carnivorous, zombie dinosaurs. Aren’t you tired of it all? Remember when Christmas meant acts of service and goodwill to all mankind? What can you do to return to love this holiday season? Maybe less judgement and more connection. Maybe less yelling and more listening. Maybe it’s taking a plate of homemade cookies to a neighbor. Maybe it’s building a bridge instead of a wall. Maybe it's apologizing and swallowing our inflated egos. This holiday season, it’s your job to love your neighbor, even the one you don’t agree with. Even the ones yelling at the Walmart cashier. They might need the most love of all.

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