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By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com CENTERVILLE—Children who are blind or visually impaired may not get the same experience in sports as other kids. The Davis School District Healthy Lifestyles department is supporting the introduction of Goalball, a sport specifically geared to those children. Last week, first through 12th graders held their first practice in preparation for a tournament in April.

Goalball is a team sport where players try to throw a ball that has a bell inside of it into the other team’s goal.

“It’s so amazing,” said Meghan Stott, who is a teacher for the visually impaired in the district and also a parent of a player. “I fell in love with the sport. A lot of kids say they hate P.E. because there are flying balls and kids running around. This is a sport for them.”

It gives them a sense of camaraderie and togetherness to be part of a team, she said. “They don’t have to apologize, they can focus on their strengths.”

Goalball was devised in 1946 and is now included in the Paralympic games. “We moved here two years ago,” said Stott. “My daughter had played Goalball and loved it so we got involved here. We were practicing in Murray and we thought we’d love to have it in the Davis School District.

They’ve supported us completely.”

It was shocking that in a district this large kids were having to travel, said Bethanie Monsen-Ford, Supervisor, Supervision and Evaluation of Related Service Providers for the district.

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BOWIE UTLEY, 6, peeks to find the ball as Tyler Stott rolls it toward him in a game of Goalball at Reading Elementary.

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“There are already huge barriers for these athletes, we don’t want distance to be a barrier. We want to make it so they can enjoy (Goalball) being here.”

Monsen-Ford said the district asked what equipment they needed. “A ball and lots of tape. There’s tape on the floor all around the gym. It’s tactile

and used for orienting themselves.”

“It’s a mix between dodgeball and soccer,” said Kaitlin Stott, a ninth grader at Millcreek Junior High and Meghan Stott’s daughter. “It’s hard to do some sports when you can’t see Please see GOALBALL: pg. 5

Hopebox Theatre founder named 2024 Athena Award recipient

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com KAYSVILLE—Jan Williams is a four time cancer survivor. Her journey led her to creating the Hopebox Theatre in Kaysville with the mission of “Bringing Hope to the Families Battling Cancer through the Performing Arts.” For her contribution to improving the quality of life for others in the community, the Davis Chamber Women in Business named her as recipient of the 2024 Athena Award.

“I feel so honored,” said Williams.

“I’m so impressed by the caliber of ladies there (chamber) all trying to do the right thing to make a business work.”

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given to individuals who “demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession,” and provide valuable service by contributing time and energy to the community and assisting women in realizing their full leadership potential.

Williams had her first bout with cancer when she was expecting her second son. “It was melanoma and I had to have surgery while I was pregnant,” she said.

“I had the baby successfully but two years later it came back.”

She was living in California at the time. “It was hard treatment,” Williams said. “I had to come home because I needed help. I had a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old. It was rough.”

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JAN WILLIAMS is a four time cancer survivor. She started Hopebox Theatre as a way to help others who are battling cancer.

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or the past two seasons, the Farmington High Nixelles have been dreaming of winning the 6A state drill team title, taking second both times after moving up from the 5A ranks where they won back-to-back titles in 2020 and 2021. This time around, they left no doubt as to who was the best as the Nixelles swept all categories in Military, Dance and Show to take the overall crown Feb. 2 at Utah Valley University and dethroned four-time defending champion Bingham.

“Winning state was nothing short of exhilarating!” said head coach Shalise Larsen. “We knew the talent in this division was extremely high. Every drill team puts in so much time and work, so to be crowned as state champions feels like such a blessing. The talent in the state of Utah is really unreal.”

Team President Abby Lloyd said, “I was absolutely honored to lead this team and these girls.

We had many injuries and adversity but we were able to overcome it all and our relationships grew deeper and stronger. Our coaches were a vital part of our success. They give up so much within their personal lives and put their heart and souls into us girls! We’re all so grateful for them and wouldn’t be where we are without them. We also couldn’t have done it without our community.

Our parents, peers and alumni always showed up for us and made all of this possible.”

Fellow senior Brynlee Sanders said, “Out of all four years on the team, this year felt different.

We were all so determined and willing to work hard for each other and I think it really paid off for us! We had an amazing bond as a team this year that made a huge difference in the sense of working together and trusting each other on the competition floor. We also have an amazing admin at our school who support us and coaches who have prepared us mentally and physically. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be on the drill team at Farmington High School.

It teaches you so many life lessons like hard work, commitment and determination. I think all these things played a big part in our state win this weekend.”

“Our alumni, friends, family, administration and student body were incredible,” Coach Larsen said. “We felt so much love and support from them and also from all the other drill teams. Feeling so much support was definitely the

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Lawmakers propose bills to boost education

Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Salt Lake County is sponsoring HB431 Teacher Retention. “It creates a hotline for teachers to call the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) when they’re facing administrative hurdles and red tape,” she said. “We have one for parents but not for teachers.

It helps them navigate at the district level.”

It also creates the Mentoring and Supporting Teacher Excellence and Refinement Program (MASTER), said Pierucci.

“We have rock star teachers. This gives the local districts the ability to pay teachers more.”

HB431 also requires school districts to provide at least three weeks of paid maternity leave, she said. “We want to make sure that our teachers who are new moms can stay home with their child and reenter the profession so they don’t feel like they need to quit.”

“I’m the first college graduate in my family,” said Sen. Evan Vickers, R-Washington Counties. “Teachers have played a big role in my life. Aside from my parents, teachers made it possible for me to be where I am today.”

“The message we want to send to teachers is that we’re listening,” said Adams. “We love our teachers. We’re trying to do our best to make sure they have what they need. We love our children. We have unbelievably talented teachers.”

This is an exciting day for kids and teachers, he said. “We want everyone to know the positive things we’re doing to help kids.” l

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com UTAH STATE CAPITOL—The legislature is making education a top priority again this session after investing millions into it last year. In the past 10 years public education funding has been increased by $2.5 billion. Several lawmakers are proposing policies to improve teacher recruitment and retention. Legislators held a press conference last week to talk about their bills.

“We have one of the highest starting salaries in the west,” said Sen. President J. Stuart Adams. “No one has increased education spending more than Utah. We’ve had great outcomes. Our kids are what’s important to us.”

“When I started in the legislature nine years ago, a first year teacher in the Jordan School District made $35,000,” said Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-Salt Lake County and sponsor of SB173, Market Informed Compensation for Teachers. “This year it’s $60,000. That’s an incredible investment here in the legislature.”

Fillmore’s bill creates the optional Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement program. “As teachers enter into the profession they need to know they have the chance to move up,” he said. “The top performing teachers who are leaders, mentors, and who are doing the greatest good to improve student outcomes can have their salaries increased up to $100,000. We want to make teaching a

SEN. PRESIDENT J. STUART ADAMS, along with other lawmakers, speaks at a press conference held last week to introduce several bills focused on education.

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six figure profession.”

This empowers teachers and lets them know they are supported and valued, said Fillmore.

“Teachers come but they don’t stay,” said Rep. Karen Peterson, R-Clinton. “We don’t pay student teachers. That’s a huge challenge. They need to pay rent, tuition and a mortgage. Some often defer for a se-

mester to work and save money.”

HB221 provides a stipend for those who are currently student teachers and enrolled in an educational program that leads to becoming a teacher, Peterson said.

“This will allow them to focus on being a quality educator, and learn to write lesson plans and how to interact with students and parents.”

Weller’s Bistro brings outstanding service, flavors to Davis

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com LAYTON—Driving through Davis County, it’s not hard to find many great options for dining. Whether people in Davis are in the mood for sushi, a gyro, or a classic hamburger, most towns have them covered. For those wanting something both mouthwateringly delicious and off the beaten culinary path, it’s impossible to go wrong with Weller’s Bistro at 197 North Main Street in Layton.

Jan Weller, owner and operator of Weller’s Bistro has some amazing experience that he brings to the table. Having trained for three years in fine dining in Hattingen, Germany, Weller has brought his talents to such well-renowned establishments as the Savoy in London, The Goldener Hirsch Inn, High West Distillery, and Promontory Club in Park City. Still, it had always been his dream to open a restaurant of his own, and his location in Layton was nothing short of a dream come true.

“I knew this was the place,” Weller said, saying how he’d always wanted a smaller, bistro setting as opposed to a larger restaurant. Despite this dream and his impressive resume, he knew it would be a risk. “It’s a tough business, for sure.”

Weller’s Bistro opened in 2019 and has been turning heads ever since. Building a quick collection of regular customers, Weller said that people like that, who

ONE OF WELLER’S most popular dishes, the Jägerschnitzel with mushroom gravy.

little touches that make the difference for Weller’s Bistro.

“The whole concept of Weller’s Bistro,” he said, “is based on my experiences.

It’s a reflection of me.” Even though he puts in plenty of overtime (sometimes 70 hours or more a week) making sure it’s the best reflection of himself possible, Weller said, “All the hard work pays off when I see people enjoying themselves (at the bistro). That’s what it’s all about.” And people are certainly enjoying the bistro, the food, the environment, and the service. So much so, Weller said that he’s even been toying with the idea of a second location, though nothing is set in stone.

Until then, Davis County residents can find some delicious comfort food at Weller’s Bistro, served by a dedicated staff, and cooked up by professionals who have five-star training and experience, right on Main Street in Layton. Guten Appetit! l

THE ENTRANCE TO WELLER’S BISTRO – as warm and inviting as the food inside.

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just keep coming back, “did help us get through COVID.” Weller’s Bistro didn’t just survive pandemic-era shutdowns, however: they thrived, and it’s due in large part to Weller’s extraordinary business model, in which, as he put it, “Good food is one part of the dining experience.” Even though it’s only one part, good food is never in short supply at Weller’s Bistro. “It’s just what I love doing!” Weller said. That love is reflected superbly in his cooking and recipes, a good number of which have been passed down from generation to generation.

This includes some of the fan favorites like his grandfather’s goulash recipe, or the delicious sauerkraut, along with

some new takes on old favorites. With so many options on the menu, there’s a little something for everyone at Weller’s but, there are still those that outpace the rest, “for every one entree I sell,” Weller said, “I sell two schnitzel.” The breaded pork cutlet is a favorite among lovers of German cuisine, and Weller’s is no exception.

While the food is outstanding, the service, Weller asserts, can’t be one step behind. Even if the food is good, bad service can really make or break the experience.

In fact, Weller makes it a priority when hiring servers that he looks “for people who care,” and that for him, it’s all about “creating this environment that people love coming to.” Beyond the menu, it’s the

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BLAST FROM NEWS BRIEFS THE PAST News stories from yesteryear in Davis County Compiled by Braden Nelsen

1924

What game association has accomplished in Co.

The Davis County Fish and Game Protective Association was organized May 1st, 1923, due to the untiring efforts of the State Fish and Game Commissioner, Mr. D. II. Madsen, and the local deputy, Lee Burnham.

Through the efforts of the directors of this association, there were over forty thousand trout planted in the streams of Davis County last year. Also, eighty-six ring neck pheasants, twenty Hungarian partridges, and three hundred ring neck pheasant eggs.

1934

Kaysville resident claims longest stem sweet pea in state

Flower lovers who journey to the home of S.H. Sutton of Kaysville may gaze upon the largest sweet peas ever grown in the state of Utah. These monstrous blossoms have attained a length of 26 inches under Mr. Sutton’s careful nurturing.

“I have grown large sweet peas in the past,” says this man who has spent his life among flowers, “but this year’s blooms surpass any in my memory.”

1944

Red Cross asks for small games, puzzles

Small games and puzzles are much in demand for hospitalization cases en route from combat zones, according to Mrs. S.S. Burnham, chairman of the camp and hospitalization committee of the Davis County chapter, and those who have these articles as well as new washcloths, may leave them at the chapter office in Bountiful.

1954

Stoker School PTA announces Founder’s Day program Feb. 24

Stoker School PTA announces a special program commemorating Founders Day to be held February 24, Wednesday

at 8 p.m. at the Stoker gym.

Business concerning the nominating committee for new officers will be briefly discussed, after which past presidents of Stoker PTA and the founders of PTA will be honored.

1964

Site sought for new Bountiful pool

Bountiful is looking for a swimming pool site.

The city fathers thought they had one. Plans had been made accordingly, but best-laid plans, and so forth.

They had expected to build the new, modern indoor pool across 1st East from the civic center land. Then the school board decided to build a junior high in the vicinity.

1974

Refineries planned for county may affect air quality

Richard Harvey, director of Davis County Environmental Health Department, reported at a Board of Health meeting of the concern for air quality, with the increased production of oil in the county.

Three new refineries are being planned, according to Mr. Harvey.

“They have shown a desire to comply with state air quality standards and have shown a desire not to cause health hazards,” he said.

1984

Centerville names new city recorder

CENTERVILLE—After serving several years as Centerville City Recorder, Tess Porter was not reappointed to that position during a special council meeting held last Thursday night.

Mayor Neil Blackburn did not ask for the reappointment of Ms. Porter, but instead recommended Eileen Birkes to the city recorder post. His recommendation was confirmed by four of the five council members with Councilman Jerald Jensen voting against the motion.

Fire damages North Salt Lake home South Davis Metro Fire crews responded last Friday morning to a report of heavy black smoke coming from a home in North Salt Lake.

The first fire unit arrived within three minutes and reported a working fire in a two-story single family home. Crews made a quick knock down of the fire and searched the home for victims, said Battalion Chief Josh Hardy.

Hardy said no occupants were in the home at the time of the fire.

About 24 firefighters responded with four engines, one ladder truck, and two ambulances. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. A preliminary investigation indicates the fire started in the kitchen and subsequently spread to other areas of the home, Hardy said. Early estimates on damage are around $250,000.

The American Legion John W. Sheets Post 27 Farmington held a ceremony last month at the Davis County Memorial Courthouse honoring the Cold War veterans. They were presented with medals following a short biography of their service.

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a civilian truck and almost hit the Centerville officer. The truck was eventually stopped by another officer who blocked its forward path.

Other officers were able to block the truck from behind. The suspect began driving the truck and was ramming a Centerville Police Unit, according to a Centerville Police release.

The man would not comply with police instructions and became threatening to the officers, using a knife and later an item in a manner to look like a firearm, authorities said.

Police said officers deployed TASER guns and other less lethal options several times to obtain compliance but he continued to resist officers and threatened them multiple times with the object made to look like a firearm. The man tried to barricade himself in the back of the mail truck, throwing items at the officers. The episode lasted about 45 minutes and after the suspect was overcome by the CS and other less lethal deployments he surrendered but bit one officer in the hand as she was attempting to protect his head from the pavement.

Following his arrest, the Salt Lake City Police took immediate custody and transported the suspect to Salt Lake City.

Centerville Police detectives are coordinating the investigation with Salt Lake City Police and the Davis County Attorney’s Office to determine charges to be filed.

Body of missing woman found in Bountiful The body of a woman who had been reported missing on Jan. 31 was found on Mueller Park Road east of Bountiful Boulevard last Friday morning.

Bountiful Police officers responded to a report of an unconscious female at approximately 8:08 a.m. Feb. 2.

When they arrived, emergency medical personnel and law enforcement began administering life-saving measures. The woman was then transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased, officials said. She has been identified as April Marie Bowden.

An active investigation is underway and the Bountiful Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Please contact the Bountiful Police Department’s Investigations Division at 801-298-6000.

Man in stolen mail truck leads police on chase ending in Centerville

Cold War veterans honored

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A man who police said forcibly took a postal truck in Salt Lake City, was apprehended in Centerville on Monday after he drove the truck through a Bountiful repair shop parking lot, nearly striking two people and then almost striking a Centerville Police officer during an attempt by police to stop him.

About 1:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Centerville Police officers became involved in the situation after receiving reports about a stolen USPS mail truck wanted in connection with a hit and run in Bountiful. Working with other agencies, officers attempted to stop the truck when it came to a dead-end road at the UPRR tracks at about 950 West Porter Lane.

During the attempt, the truck hit

Mane and tails of horses cut off The Kaysville Police are looking for any information about the individual or individuals who trespassed on a property near Windsor Lane and cut the mane and tail off of two horses. The horses were not injured but police said multiple crimes still occurred. Please contact Officer Benson at 801-5461131 with any information on this case.

Stolen vehicle crashes into Kaysville home The occupants of a vehicle that attempted to evade police after a traffic stop on Monday crashed into a house near 1150 South 500 East in Kaysville. The vehicle was later found to be stolen.

On Feb. 5, just after 4 a.m.

Kaysville Police responded to a suspicious complaint in the area of 680 North Main Street. When officers arrived, they saw a vehicle with no license plates or headlights on leaving the area, according to a Kaysville Police Facebook post.

Officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, however the occupants did not stop. When the vehicle tried to evade police a pursuit occurred and the vehicle crashed into the house.

Police said two male patients were transported to the hospital in stable condition. The occupants of the home were unharmed and there was minor damage to the house, the post said. The case is still under investigation.

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HB29 is stern attempt to The buzz about phones ban books in school in school A libraries

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ur legislative material, it would be leaders have exbanned statewide. If pressed concern that extremely conservaBY BRYAN GRAY about half of all Utah tive areas banned the public school teachers book, it would be releave the profession moved in less conserwithin five years. The legislavative areas as well. Let’s get tors have increased pay, and real…a few parents in Piute, Davis County’s own Stuart Sanpete, and Sevier counties Adams actually suggested that should not dictate what stuthe most qualified teacher earn dents in Salt Lake, Bountiful some $100,000 annually in the near and Ogden read! future.

Eight years ago, I received a letter The problem is that these same legfrom a reader, a teacher of 32 years, islators handcuff teachers on what they agreeing with my statement that teachers can and cannot teach and how they can should not be made sacrificial lambs due best help student learning. to the far-right or far-left parent rights A great example this year is the rigroups. “Teaching,” she wrote, “prodiculous House Bill 29 which is a stern vides context to literature, including lanattempt to ban books in school libraries guage usage and thematic issues. That’s and classrooms. Utah already ranks fifth a teacher’s job!” in the nation in the number of book bans, In a similar vein, Nolan Karras, a even though most of the requests have retired Speaker of the Utah House, recome from a mere handful of parents. cently wrote that “Utah’s public schools Go to any PTSA meeting; you won’t find must be more than a place to learn math a mob of parents holding signs claiming and grammar. They must be laboratories that little Jordan or Madison are being of values like tolerance and empathy, lured by Satan to expose themselves to and civic duty that undergird a healthy the evil ideas in the school library. society while including everyone.” (S.L. But H.B. 29 is the worst example Tribune, 1/7/24) of letting 1% control the habits of the Teacher burn-out is not solely traced other 99%. Under the bill, school disto legislative interference. High class trict committees will be established to loads and discipline issues are major reaconsider the very subjective evaluation sons teachers leave. But bills like H.R. of a book’s literary, artistic, political, or 29 not only fail to spotlight the diversity scientific value. Different parents will among Utah communities, but also dishave varied ideas. When I was teachplay a profound lack of respect for the ing 16-year-olds in Davis County, I reprofession. ceived a complaint that a book (“The If Sen. Adams offers $100,000 payGreat Gatsby”) should not be read since checks to a select few, some will stay it contained numerous references to gin in the classroom. But the best teachers cocktails and vodka martinis. Of course, won’t! it was a silly request, but any request Bryan Gray, a longtime Dacould go to the evaluation committee if vis County resident, is a former school the Legislature approves the bill. teacher and has been a columnist for And here’s the most dangerous part more than 26 years in newspapers along of H.B. 29: If any three school districts the Wasatch Front. l banned the book or the instructional

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nywhere you the computer to catch KATE PEARSON go, there are cell up, sometimes it is phones. There’s hardeasier to do an assignDAVIS JOURNAL HIGH ly anyone who doesn’t ment quickly on your SCHOOL INTERN have one now. They phone. I’ve done that are essential to modseveral times in class ern communication, direction, and can complete the assignand more. There is a world of ment much faster, wasting information discovered with less class time. Along with just the click of a button. completing assignments onCell phones are often line, I also get notifications used in the workplace. At my from Canvas. These notificajob, I use it to search up informations are sometimes announcetion on our app or use the calculator ments for a class that need to be seen when I can’t do the math in my head. immediately. Other notifications tell My work schedule is posted entirely onwhether an assignment was graded or line. Other people use their cell phones not and shows you the score. Seeing my for calls or to search Google for inforscores earlier helps me because if it is mation they need. They also might take a good score, I am no longer stressed, photos. Keeping a calendar and setting but if it is a bad score, I can talk to my reminders helps immensely with time teachers before I leave the building for management. Many companies have set extra help. The notifications also show up cell phone apps for employee use. upcoming assignments, so you can see Cell phones make life in the workplace what is coming up in a class and prepare so much easier. for it.

Even though cell phones are being Beyond class, cell phones are imused more and more in the workforce, portant for communication at school. It’s there is question on whether schools convenient having my mom a text away should allow it. I am a high school senior. at school. If I forget something I need for I could not tell you how many times I’ve a class, I can text her and have her run it needed my phone for class. Teachers put to me. If she needs me to do something together Kahoots or other online quizzes on the way home from school, she can that require a cell phone to participate. contact me easily. If I’m feeling sick, Sometimes I’ve needed to take pictures one text and she can check me out. This of the board because I’m not fast enough also works for friends if you want to to get all the information down or there meet up in between classes or for lunch. is a diagram or picture that helps me unCell phones aren’t always used as derstand better. Teachers often require they should be. I admit that sometimes one to take a picture of your assignment they can be a distraction, but the benefits and upload it to Canvas. Maneuvering outweigh the negatives. Utilizing cell the laptop to take a picture is difficult at phones in class can make learning a lot best. The quality is awful and I can neveasier for both teachers and students and er get the right angle. I end up with one getting rid of them at school would be a corner in the frame. A useless picture. hindrance rather than a help.

Since COVID, schools have moved to more digital learning. Most assignKate is a senior at Clearfield High ments are online or need to be uploaded School. She is interning with the Davis there. However, the school computers Journal for the semester. l are awful. They are slow and take 10 years to update. Instead of waiting for

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America is exceptional – it’s our duty to keep it that way

By Yemi Arunsi

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here is much at stake in 2024, and contrary to popular belief, it transcends elections; it’s about salvaging the heart of our nation.

Growing up in Nigeria, I had a frontrow seat to the tumult that plagues so many countries. I vividly recall violent military coups – the streets ablaze with rioting and bloodshed. But being a New

York native born to immigrant parents, I knew there was a better way. The “shining city upon a hill” wasn’t a cliché, it was a haven where I could escape chaos and be amongst the best and the brightest, the brave and the free.

Yet I often find myself wondering aloud, “Is this the same America that is so relentlessly criticized by our own citizens?” I can’t turn on the TV or scroll through social media without seeing a

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They paint a picture of a country full of warmongering, racism, and hyper-capitalism. Day in and day out, they needlessly feed into this narrative – and they couldn’t be more wrong.

America may be a work in progress, but I can assure you, she truly is exceptional.

It isn’t because of her beauty from sea to shining sea or even the liberties we enjoy. Is it a product of our powerful military presence? Of course not. By that standard, Russia and China would be ranked right behind us on a list of the best countries in the world.

The exceptionalism of America hinges upon the virtues our forefathers passed down from generation to generation – even to immigrants like my own mother and father. They may not have shared the English heritage or devout Protestant roots of the first pilgrim, but our country has always been a symbol of what can be achieved with tireless work and cooperation. There are opportunities for anyone determined enough to reach for the seemingly impossible.

Yes, we have our challenges. There is divisiveness across every race, religion, socioeconomic status, and political party. Even in our nation’s capital, lawmakers aren’t immune to hostility, as was evident in the events of the past year.

But I’d argue that we don’t need a modification of our values to fix our problems – we need a return to them.

Our society cannot withstand the continuous departure from what it means to be an American. We must be a nation that upholds shared values, and Utah is a microcosm that exemplifies how op-

portunities abound in this type of society. Gov. Spencer Cox launched the Disagree Better initiative to encourage all of us to disagree with ideas, not people. He aptly put it this way: “…nothing is less American than hating our fellow Americans. But harnessing our differences to get things done – that’s as American as it gets.”

Just as peace and safety cannot be preserved solely by the creation of more laws, the rights and freedoms outlined in the Constitution cannot be preserved by the Supreme Court alone. It’s up to all of us to preserve the way of life we know and love. It is up to us to pass down greatness to future generations.

Now is the time for a righteous stand and a resurgence of what defines us as Americans: ideas, growth, and acceptance. Liberty and justice for all.

Despite formidable differences, I hope we can unite to teach our children and our children’s children the importance of our civic heritage, instilling a deep appreciation for what it means to be an American.

As the late John McCain once said, "Our shared values define us more than our differences. And acknowledging those shared values can see us through our challenges today if we have the wisdom to trust in them again."

I pray that we will in the year ahead.

Yemi Arunsi works in healthcare leadership in Salt Lake City and as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. He also currently serves as Chair of the Davis County Republican Party. l

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Following the rules – all 13 pages I

t was clear they’d seen it all.

For 13 pages, they told us what to do and what not to do, leaving no doubt that those who’d done it or not done it before had really annoyed them.

Don’t come late. Don’t ask anyone but us about the weather. Don’t park behind the pizza shop. Don’t carry a bag. Don’t walk too slowly. Don’t expect to find a bathroom at the destination. Don’t think that we’re going to have a car seat for your child. Don’t bring a tripod. Don’t bring a selfie-stick.

Some rules over the 13 pages were in caps. Some in bold. Some in large fonts.

It wasn’t so much that they wanted to help us as it was that they didn’t want us to irritate them.

We showed up anyway. It was a place we wanted to see and besides, I was just a little bit curious about what kind of people wrote a 13-page treatise scolding potential clients for something someone else (or maybe everyone else) had done.

I had seen things from their angle before. During my summers in college,

I worked in national didn’t take the wrong IN THIS TOGETHER parks, where it was cerequipment, we didn’t tainly true that every walk too slowly.

BY LOUISE R. SHAW tourist asked the same And we smiled the questions and as often whole time. as not, made the same mistakes.

So their 13 pages worked.

I’ve also been the annoyMaybe we should all ing visitor who is so lost and write 13 pages when we’re confused that I’ve just done hosting, starting with: Don’t the very thing that the hosts think we’ll have dinner ready if knew I was going to do – that we don’t know what time you’re was wrong. arriving.

So I could understand. But still …

Or maybe it would have been nice There’s providing guidance and then to get 13 pages of instruction/warning there’s airing grievances. when we got married, starting with: Don’t And their grievances made us feel we think you’ll always get to choose which were guilty before we even showed up. movie to watch because two different peoJust as expected, as we headed out on ple are going to like two different kinds of the tour, we were rushed, prodded, repmovies. rimanded and treated like we were more Or maybe it would have been nice to than a bit ignorant. get 13 pages when we started out in life, “This is so stressful,” said one in our beginning with: Don’t think you can get group. everything you want as soon as you want Yet all would agree it was worth it. it. And moving to: Don’t think so much Sometimes you’ve just got to play the about the things you want that you forget game. We parked in the right place, we about what other people need. In caps.

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what you’re supposed to be doing.”

Kaitlin has Albinism. “I have no pigment in my hair, skin or eyes,” she said. “The thing in the back of my eye should be red but mine is pink. I also have nystagmus so my eyes look back and forth and I have photophobia which means I’m light sensitive. When I’m in the sun I’m mostly fully blind.”

It’s fun to connect with other people who are visually impaired, said TEACHERS PASS THE ball around to kids who are blind or visually impaired to show them how to play Goalball.

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And bold.

Or maybe it’s just as good to bungle along and figure things out as we go. Yes, everyone has done their own bungling along, and maybe their bungling is kind of the same as your bungling, but maybe what you learn from doing your very own bungling is what you always needed to know and finding it out for yourself means it’s yours.

Guidance is good. I’ll take guidance any way I can get it, though I usually prefer it as it usually comes: with a bit of patience and maybe even a touch of humor.

And therein comes the solution no matter what side of the equation you’re on: patience and humor.

And then just smile the whole time. It will be worth it.

Louise R. Shaw is a writer and photographer whose work was featured at the Lamplight Gallery. She is an avid traveler and currently lives with her husband in St. George. l

Kaitlin. “It feels great to make blind jokes without people laughing awkwardly.”

Kaitlin is more on the defense side of things, she said. “When you score a goal it feels amazing. At the nationals we were playing for gold and we were down by one point. I was supposed to be on the other side but we got scored on. I got the ball and scored – we won gold.”

The first time kids play it’s an exciting moment for parents, said Meghan. “I love how it’s given my daughter confidence and teammates.

As a teacher I’m excited to share this with the rest of the kiddos.” l

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The Bamberger Railway – Davis County’s original mode of transportation

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

SIMON BAMBERGER, founder of the Bamberger Railroad, also served as the governor of Utah from 1917 to 1921.

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DAVIS COUNTY—There was a time in the not-so-distant past in which the majority of people across the developed world traveled by rail. It was as common, if not more so than air travel today. The story of this particular railroad, however, may come as a surprise to many, and the face of Davis County has changed significantly since its start in 1891.

The Bamberger Railroad got its start as the Great Salt Lake & Hot Springs Railway, building a rail line that would extend from Salt Lake City to the now-destroyed Becks Hot Springs (where the quarry and oil refinery north of the city stand now). Simon Bamberger wasn’t satisfied with a rail line to one relaxation destination, however.

A successful mining magnate, Bamberger used his considerable funds to purchase land in Farmington, which he turned into Lagoon, a somewhat grand-

er version of the smaller Lake Park: a lakeside resort on the Great Salt Lake that had lost popularity. Still, Bamberger wasn’t done yet.

The Great Salt Lake and Hot Springs Railway soon extended and by 1896, it was renamed as the Salt Lake and Ogden Railway, finally reaching the railroad hub of Ogden in 1908. That wouldn’t be the last of its name changes, however, nor of its fluctuating fortunes.

Electricity was sweeping the nation by storm, and everything it seemed was to be run by the phenomenon. Bamberger soon made the necessary changes, and soon after reaching Ogden, the newly dubbed “Bamberger Electric Railroad” began running electric trains from Salt Lake to Ogden and back, with stops all through Davis County.

This success would be relatively short-lived, however, when in the 1930s, the Great Depression caused the company to declare bankruptcy. With the lines and equipment still in place, the “Bamberger Railroad” was reborn, two years before the start of World War II.

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awmakers have just finished week four of the legislative session and a lot has happened. Here’s a brief look at some of the bills being considered on Capitol Hill.

Governor signs multiple bills

As of Jan. 31, Gov. Spencer Cox had signed six bills on Jan. 30 and another four bills on Jan. 31 from the 2024 General Legislative Session. The bills are as follows: • SB 1 Higher Education Base Budget

• SB 4 Business, Economic Development, and Labor Base Budget • SB 6 Infrastructure and General Government Base Budget • SB 7 National Guard, Veterans Affairs, and Legislature Base Budget • HB 257 Sex-based Designations for Privacy, Anti-bullying, and Women’s Opportunities • HB 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives On two controversial bills Gov. Cox issued the following statements:

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The Bamberger’s fortunes seemed to turn around during the Second World War. The United States Military had a great need for trains to move immense amounts of cargo and personnel all over the country. The Bamberger participated in this transportation, which would have been immensely helpful in connecting Fort Douglas, with the newly opened Hill Field.

Unfortunately, with the dearth of business following the war, the Bamberger soon shut its doors, and in the late 50s, closed its doors and operations for good. While this may have lessened the crime in Ogden (fewer passengers means fewer potential victims), it did mean fewer transportation options for the citizens of Davis County. It wouldn’t be until the arrival of the FrontRunner

by UTA that a dedicated, daily operating railway would return for passengers in Davis County. More information on the Bamberger and other Utah railways can be found at https://utahrails.net/utahrails/bamberger.php. l

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HB 257, “We want public facilities that are safe and accommodating for everyone and this bill increases privacy protections for all.”

HB 261, “We’ve been concerned about some DEI programs and policies, particularly with hiring practices, and this bill offers a balanced solution. I’m grateful to the Legislature for not following the lead of other states that simply eliminated DEI funding with no alternative path for students who may be struggling. Instead, this funding will be repurposed to help all Utah students succeed regardless of their background.

“We firmly believe that Utah is stronger because of our diversity and we remain committed to keeping our state a place where everyone can thrive. Over the past three years, our administration has worked very intentionally with many community stakeholders to expand opportunities for all Utahns and we will continue to do so.”

Other bills signed by the Governor on Jan. 31 are: • HB 5 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Base Budget • HB 6 Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Base Budget • HB 7 Social Services Base Budget • SB 57 Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act On SB 57, Gov. Cox issued the following statement: “Balancing power between state and federal sovereignty is an essential part of our constitutional system. This legislation gives us another way to push back on federal overreach and maintain that balance.”

Enhanced legislation to protect youth from harms of social media Sen. Mike Mckell, Sen. Kirk Cullimore, Rep. Jordan Teuscher and Rep. Jay Cobb announced on Monday enhanced legislation to protect youth from the harms of social media and empower fam-

ilies with resources to keep children safe, according to a legislative release.

SB194 Social Media Regulation Amendments focuses on platform safety for and parental engagement with minors by: • Enacting a strict age verification process in order to create a safer experience for minors.

• Disabling certain addictive product features for minor accounts.

• Requiring default robust privacy settings for minors.

• Prohibiting social media companies from sharing or selling minor’s data without parental consent.

• Providing parents or legal guardians with supervision tools for minors’ accounts.

HB464 Social Media Regulation Act Amendments addresses the harmful addictive algorithms that social media companies deploy on children in Utah. The bill: • Gives minors and their parents or legal guardians the ability to hold social media companies liable for the harm addictive algorithms have caused children through a private right of action.

• Allows social media companies to legally overcome the assumption that their products cause harm if they: • Obtain parental consent for a minor’s use of the platform • Remove addictive features and display content chronologically • Limit a minor’s time on the platform “Our number one goal is to protect minors from the harmful impacts of social media,” said Rep. Teuscher in a release.

“HB 464 and SB 194 put important safeguards in place to protect Utah’s children and gives social media companies time to comply. Utah will continue to lead the nation in finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.” l

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hat’s the motto at Bahr Dermatology. While 2024 is well underway, Brooks Bahr, MD and his physician assistants Anthony Johnson, PA-C and Shanna Acord, PA-C remind you to make skin care a priority. It’s never too late to start caring for your skin.

Who is Dr. Bahr?

Brooks Bahr, MD, FAAD is a Bountiful native. He graduated from Bountiful High School in 1995, served a 2-year church mission to Mexico, then attended the University of Utah where he was a starting outside linebacker on the football team. He graduated cum laude with a BA in biology in 2001, earned his MBA in 2003, and his MD in 2007, graduating as co-president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Dr. Bahr completed his internship at Intermountain Medical Center and his dermatology residency at the University of Southern California, where he served as chief resident his final year. After residency, he worked at Stanford University as an assistant professor for four years, serving as clinic chief of dermatology for two years.

When was Bahr Dermatology founded?

Dr. Bahr opened Bahr Dermatology in September 2015. He was a solo practitioner as his practice grew, but has since hired two physician assistants, Anthony Johnson, PA-C and Shanna Acord, PA-C. Their clinic is located in a bright new building on 500 South near Main Street in Bountiful.

What services does Bahr Dermatology offer?

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ranging from skin cancer screenings to management of acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair loss, to removal of warts, lipomas, and cysts. Dr. Bahr takes a special interest in treating skin cancers, and performs several hundred Mohs surgeries each year.

Dr. Bahr is known among colleagues as a “sweat expert” and is one of few dermatologists who offer Miradry, a permanent armpit sweat and odor reduction procedure.

Does Bahr Dermatology also offer cosmetic treatments?

Yes! Bahr Dermatology offers botulinum toxins (e.g. Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) to treat wrinkles and excessive sweating, and dermal fillers to sculpt the face and treat volume deficits that come with age, giving patients a more youthful appearance. The clinic offers facials, microneedling, chemical peels, laser treatments, light therapy, and Coolsculpting and has a team of estheticians who assist with these and other cosmetic concerns.

What sets Bahr Dermatology apart from competitors?

Bahr Dermatology is a small practice that cares deeply about their patients and strives to deliver the best possible dermatology care. They focus on continually improving what they do, with their main goal being to care for others how they would like their family members cared for. It is this focus that helped them

receive the Best Dermatologist of SLC award in 2023.

Bahr Dermatology is committed to the Bountiful and Davis County community. They participate in local events, collaborations, and services. Dr. Bahr serves as President of the Bountiful Rotary Club and everyone in the office participates in service activities.

Who is Bahr Dermatology’s ideal client?

Anyone with skin, hair, and nail concerns, particularly those with a personal or family history of skin cancer. Dr. Bahr had skin cancer himself and has a family history of skin cancer. Utah is the state with the highest rate of skin cancer per capita, so he and his team have a passion for helping patients treat and prevent this disease that hits close to home.

How quickly can patients make an appointment?

Bahr Dermatology has excellent appointment availability. Patients are almost always able to schedule an appointment with one of the three providers at Bahr Dermatology the same week, if not the same day, when they call or request an appointment online. Patients with urgent skin issues can usually be seen the same day. The clinic also offers evening appointments on Tuesdays and Saturday appointments twice each month.

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SPORTS

JAYDEN HASKELL, FARMINGTON (23) stretches for a Lay-up against Weber’s Hunter Schenck. Haskell had a team-high 17 points with 2 Treys in a losing effort to the Warriors, 55 - 48.

Region 1 boys basketball: Davis narrowly missed chance to get into first place

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By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

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big showdown in Region took place on Tuesday, a contest that had the Region 1 lead on the line.

Davis came up just short.

The Darts fell to Layton 73-71 on the road, barely missing the opportunity to hand the Lancers their first region loss of the season. Coming into the game, Layton was 6-0 in league play, while Davis was 5-1. A Darts’ win would have left both teams at 6-1 in the standings.

The setback dropped Davis to second in Region 1 and in fifth place in the Class 6A RPI rankings. Both Davis losses in region play have been to Layton; the other loss was also a two-point defeat, 72-70 on Jan. 16.

Davis had a big second quarter, outscoring the Lancers 28-19 to go up 38-35 at halftime. It was 57-54 in favor of Davis heading into the fourth quarter. Over the final six minutes, Layton outscored the Darts 19-14.

Zach Fisher had 19 points, seven rebounds and two blocks for Davis. Tradon Bessinger had 18 points and five rebounds. Coleman Atwater chipped in 13 points. Meanwhile, Ike Morgan wasn’t all that far away from achieving a triple-double. He had 12 points, six rebounds and nine assists.

On Feb. 2, Davis prepped for its game with Layton by defeating Fremont 52-45. Davis made 17 of 41 shots from the floor and held Fremont to 18 of 45. The Darts got 11 points from Bessinger and 10 points from Morgan. Atwater also had 10 points, and he added five rebounds and three assists in the win.

Davis plays at Syracuse on Friday.

Farmington

The Phoenix are now 2-7 in region play, five games back in the Region 1 standings.

Overall, Farmington is 11-8. It has been a rough stretch for the Phoenix who are 1-5 in their last five games.

Farmington lost at home to Weber, 55-48, on Feb. 2 despite making a late rally. The Phoenix were on the wrong end of a 21-8 blitz in the third quarter by Weber but outscored the Warriors 15-9 to make things interesting down the stretch. Jayden Haskell had 17 points to lead Farmington. Paul Beattie had 15 for the Phoenix.

Another loss followed on Feb. 6, this time on the road. Farmington fell to Fremont 67-55 in what was a tough second half for the Phoenix. Up 37-32 at the break, Farmington had just 18 points in the second half while giving up 35.

Braden Larsen had four three-pointers on the way to scoring a team-high 18 points for the Phoenix. Beattie tallied 13 points, and Ethan Atkinson chipped in 10 points.

Farmington hosts league-leading Layton on Friday and then travels to Davis next Tuesday in a game between the rivals. Farmington currently sits at No. 10 in the Class 6A RPI rankings.

Top-ranked Bountiful picks up two more wins to stay undefeated in Region 5 play

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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ountiful

Top-ranked Bountiful beat Viewmont 62-41 Jan. 31, going up 13 by halftime and held the Vikings to just five points in the third quarter to extend the lead and coast to the win.

Taylor Harvey had 26 points with Milika Satuala adding 23 points. Mae Johnson (six points), Maleah Nelson (five) and Adelaide Stevenson (two) also scored.

Against Northridge Feb. 2, the Redhawks won 56-35. Bountiful doubled up the Knights – holding a 26-13 lead at the break – before putting up 30 points in the second half to break the game open further.

Satuala’s 17 points led the team while Harvey recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Johnson added seven points and Stevenson (six) and Nelson (five) were also part of the offense.

The Redhawks remain undefeated through 10 Region 5 games and are 16-3 this season.

Davis

Third-ranked Davis beat Fremont 5946 Feb. 2. In a tight game through three quarters, the Darts outscored the Silverwolves 22-11 to end the game and win by seven.

T’maea Eteuati scored 18 points to lead Davis while Kate Willard (12 points), Kendra Kitchen (nine), Olivia Lifferth (eight), Chloe Peery (four), Kate Richards (three), Avery Dain (three) and Maya Chino (two) also produced offensively. Kitchen’s eight rebounds were tops on the glass for the Darts.

Davis is now 5-1 in Region 1 play and 16-1 overall.

Farmington

Farmington picked up its first region win of the season with a dominated 57-33 victory over Weber Feb. 2. The Phoenix squad got off to a strong start, holding the

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Warriors to just two points in the opening frame and increasing their nine-point lead to 15 by the break. A 35-point second-half effort put the game away for Farmington’s second win of the season – and first region victory.

Breklyn Archibald scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and Kate Garff added 12 points with Morgan Rogers also in double figures with 11. Katie Myers (nine points), Olivia Tobler (four), Ava Goff (four) and Brynn Ryan (two) were also contributors offensively.

The Phoenix team’s Region 1 mark is now 1-5 and they are 2-14 on the year.

Viewmont

In Viewmont’s loss to Bountiful Jan. 31, the Vikings hung with the Redhawks for much of the game, but struggled to contain the Redhawks’ top two players in the loss.

“When you look at the final score, it looks worse than the game actually was,” said head coach Cameron Gardner. “We lost each quarter by seven, five, six and three points. We were just one or two possessions each quarter from making one extra winning play, whether that is execution, finishing, bad turnover, rebound or getting a 50/50 ball. I thought our girls battled hard and showed Viking pride in their effort.”

Mary Carr led Viewmont with 13 points while Aubrey Mulitalo and Mara Mickelson both scored in double figures with 10 points each.

Against Box Elder Feb. 2, Viewmont lost 47-45. In a tight game throughout – with the Vikings leading by one at halftime, the Bees tied things up going into the final quarter and pulled out a two-point win.

Mulitalo put in 17 points to lead the team while Carr had a double-double effort with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Mickelson also grabbed 11 boards in the loss.

Viewmont fell to 6-4 in Region 5 play and are now 11-8 overall.

Woods Cross

Woods Cross lost to Box Elder 47-39

MAE JOHNSON, BOUNTIFUL ( 33) tangles with Viewmont's Kelsey Lindsey on her way to the basket. Despite the “Bruising D” the Redhawks left the Vikings in the ashes 62 - 41 and go 16 - 3 on the season.

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Jan. 31. The Wildcats held a 14-9 lead after the first quarter before the Bees tied things up at 19-all at the break. The team continued to be tight through the next eight minutes with Box Elder leading by two heading into the final quarter, but Woods Cross couldn’t pull it out.

Katie King drilled five 3-pointers, scoring 18 points, while Mari Nichols added 10 in the loss.

Against Clearfield Feb. 1, the Wildcats lost 38-31. Woods Cross got behind early and were down seven at halftime and not able to cut into that deficit in the loss.

Nichols and Kiyomi Tauataina combined for 19 points in a losing effort.

The Wildcats’ Region 5 record is 4-6 with a 9-10 mark on the season.. l

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Pets are like family – give them what they want

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com DAVIS COUNTY—Most dog owners consider their pet as a family member – so why not feed them like one? Husband and wife team Preston and Kassitty Knight wanted something healthier than regular dog food for their five miniature schnauzers and started looking for options. They found Pet Wants, a pet-health-centric concept that provides quality healthy dog food and opened Pet Wants Layton, a mobile unit serving Davis County.

“I was in the Air Force and worked as an air traffic controller at Hill Air Force Base,” said Preston.

“After five and a half years I decided to leave the military and we decided we wanted to stay in Utah. I went to law school and became an attorney. We said, ‘let’s open a business’ and we decided to dive in.”

They opened MaidPro in 2018. “I was a stayat-home mom and we wanted something family focused,” said Kassitty. “We wanted to spend time together and make a difference in the community by creating jobs and home cleaning services in the area and to provide a healthy lifestyle.”

Preston said they found Pet Wants then but it wasn’t the right time for them to do it but now it is.

The Knights are no strangers to the business world. “I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was in the third grade,” said Preston. “I sold popsicles and when I was on the student council I had a treat stand.

My undergrad was business focused.”

Preston said coming from no control of where they lived, etc. owning their own business gives them the chance to live on their own terms.

Pet Wants is a family affair, said the Knights.

“Both of our kids (16 and 17) are shareholders,” said Kassitty. “It is a family endeavor.”

The kids helped at their Kiosk at the mall, she said. “My daughter does sales and marketing and my son is a delivery driver and handles inventory. We’re trying to teach them how to run a successful business. That’s what they want to do.”

The food has the highest nutritional value, said Preston. “Everything that goes into it improves the health and well-being of your pet. There’s no soy, corn or wheat. There’s nothing in it that dogs can’t eat.”

“Our dog had really bad urinary issues so the vet put him on a prescription there,” said Kassitty. “We looked at the label and compared it to Pet Wants and we didn’t see any progress so we switched to Pet Wants. The swelling went down and he didn’t bite his paws as much. We have seen a difference in our dogs, even more than a vet prescribed food.”

The Knights haven’t been to veterinarian school but received in depth training from the national franchise that has more than 90 locations, Preston said.

“They have nutritionists that analyze all the pieces that go into the food. They train all of the owners about protein sources and different byproducts.”

The food is cooked in small batches at a low temperature over a period of time, he said. “That prevents it from destroying all of the vitamins and minerals. It’s specifically designed to keep nutrients in, not burn them out.”

Pet Wants is currently a mobile unit but the Knights plan to have a brick-and-mortar location soon. “Our passion for our animals drove us to it,”

PRESTON AND KASSITTY KNIGHT and their kids Garrett and Brooklyn with their dogs Terra (top left), Phoenix (middle top), Paisley (top right), Leia (bottom left), and Arthur (bottom right).

The Knight family opened Pet Wants, a business that provides healthy food for dogs.

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said Kassitty. “We wanted to do a family business to help our kids grow up and know how to run a business.”

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Big week puts Bountiful boys basketball atop Region 5

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

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ith a pair of wins, the Bountiful boys basketball team is now in first place in Region 5.

More importantly, the Redhawks are ranked sixth in Class 5A RPI ratings.

The race for a higher seed will heat up as the season winds down toward the state tournament.

Bountiful continued its torrid offensive play last week with a 91-72 win at home over Viewmont. For the Redhawks, the 91 points were the second-most all season, second to a 98-point effort in the season opener. In the 19-point victory over the Vikings, Bountiful had 47 points in the first half alone and shot a blistering 35 of 58 from the floor during the game. Two players broke the 20-point mark in scoring. Bryson Heath led the way with 22 points, while Carson Smith added 21 points along with his five rebounds and six assists. Faletau Satuala had 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Arturo Garcia continued 10 points.

Two nights later, at Northridge, the

Redhawks prevailed over the Knights in a thrilling 83-80 overtime game. It was Bountiful’s third 80-point game in a row.

Bountiful got off to a hot start, building what looked like a comfortable 26-7 lead after one quarter. From there, Northridge caught up, eventually tying the game in the fourth quarter and forcing overtime. Bountiful outscored the Knights 14-11 in the extra session to clinch the key win, improving its record to 14-5 overall and a league-leading 8-2 in Region 5. Satuala had 21 points to lead the Redhawks, followed by Smith, who had 20. Sawyer Crane had 16 points, including four three-pointers.

Heath chipped in 15 points.

Bountiful hosted Bonneville on Wednesday and entertain Clearfield on Friday.

Viewmont

The Vikings are 6-4 in Region 5 and 7-12 overall. Their loss to Bountiful last week ended a five-game winning streak.

In the defeat to Bountiful, three Viewmont players reached double figures in points. Drez Jensen had a

team-leading 18 points, followed by Max Draper, who had 15. Max Larsen added 10 points in the team’s first loss since Jan. 10.

But the Vikings bounced back.

Viewmont began a new winning streak Feb. 2 with a 63-47 victory over Box Elder. The triumph was payback for the Vikings’ 73-60 loss to the Bees earlier in the season.

Preston Weaver paced the Vikings with 15 points, getting nine of those off his three shots from behind the threepoint arc. Jensen had 14 points and three three-pointers of his own. As a team, Viewmont connected on 11 three-pointers to just five for Box Elder. Larsen was held in check offensively, getting three points, but he did have a team-high seven rebounds. Draper had six assists.

Next up for Viewmont is a game at Northridge on Friday. The team played at Woods Cross on Wednesday, after our press deadline.

Woods Cross

The Wildcats were 1-1 last week and now stand at 3-7 in region play and

4-15 overall.

Woods Cross defeated Box Elder 65-58 on Jan. 31. Playing on the road, the Wildcats overcame a rough start where they fell into an 18-8 hole in the first quarter. The rest of the game belonged to Woods Cross, however, especially after going on a 23-12 run in the second quarter and following that with a 17-11 advantage in the third.

Hunter Jackson had a huge game, compiling 22 points and pulling down 15 rebounds. He added five assists for good measure, producing a strong all-around effort. Eli Michaelis had 17 points and six rebounds, while Bryson Watson contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.

He also had four three-pointers.

On Feb. 2, Woods Cross struggled offensively at Clearfield in a low-scoring 43-40 loss. The Wildcats made just 16 shots and lost despite Clearfield not attempting a single free throw. Jackson led the Wildcats with 16 points. Ben Smith-Mecham had 12.

Woods Cross hosted Viewmont on Wednesday and then travel to Roy on Friday. l

THE FARMINGTON HIGH NIXELLES won the 6A state championships Feb. 2 at Utah Valley University. Since joining the 6A ranks three years ago, the Nixelles have placed second both years until sweeping the Military, Dance and Show categories this time around.

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highlight of our state finals experience, and one we will never forget! The outpouring since we won has been amazing.”

Also on the 2023-24 Nixelles – who also swept all three categories at the Region 1 championship last month – are Ava Barkdull, Preslle Blaser, Ireland Brown, Maylee Carter, Avery Chandler, Zaida Christensen, McKinley Daly, Ella Edmunds, Maren Glassey, Kierra Grant, Lilly Goff, Ava Hammond, Hailey Harrison, Kenya Holbrook, Riley Jensen, Addison Landon, Ava Larsen, Chanel Lee, Ciara Montoya, Sydney Nash, Kiley Nixon, Alexus Oladi, Kayen Phelps.

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Robison, Clara Short, Hali Stromberg, Reagan Tracy and Samantha Yeates.

Larsen was assisted on the coaching staff by Allie Short, Marci Hartvigsen and Sue Bagley.

“Every single one of our girls pushed to limits they didn’t think were possible and we were constantly encouraging and lifting each other up on and off the floor,” Lloyd said. “This team is something special. We’re more than a team.

We really are a family. Nixelle National Forever!”

Davis

The Davis High D’Ettes placed fourth overall at the 6A state championships, finishing third in Military, fourth in Dance and fifth in Show. They were

THE DAVIS HIGH D’ETTES placed fourth at the 6A state championships Feb. 2 at Utah Valley University, taking third in Military, fourth in Dance and fifth in Show.

Photo courtesy Kira Mortenson

also honored with the 6A Sportsmanship Team of the Year award.

Senior captain Kambrie Mustain, co-captains Zoe Bingham and Aubrey Rowe, President Emma Gardiner, Vice President Taisa Kuma, Secretary Sylia Arnell, Costume Manager Cali Halliday and fellow senior Prezley Hunt led the D’Ettes this year, who were coached by Kira Mortenson, Alisha Peters, Celesta Stephenson, Shay Morris and Halle Giacalone.

Also on the 2023-24 squad are juniors Jade Bangerter, Brielle Barkley,

Breana Barnes, Ava Edwards, Addie Ehlers, Brooklyn Hanson, Brytinn Hill, Zoey Larsen, Hazel Ramsdell, Lani Vagai'a and Sally Whitaker; sophomores Ellie Carver, Eden Foster, Makae Hendrix, Mia Laws, Sydney McBride, Ellie Palmer, Ellison Parkinson, Payton Patane, Ella Randall, Frankie Scott, Hadlee Sims, Tessa Wilding and Brooklyn Wright; and freshmen Ainsley Ahlquist, Hailey Blanchard, Hadley Johnson, Amelia Monsen, Meg Neuenswander and Kenzlee Watson. l

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Vykelles are 5A’s best for third year in a row

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

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n 2022, the Viewmont High Vykelles won its first state drill championship and they haven’t given up that title in the two seasons since – earning a “3-peat” Feb. 2 at Utah Valley University.

“We are so incredibly proud of this team and feel so grateful to represent Viewmont High School with this win,” said co-head coach Bailee Hadlock.

“We knew that if these girls wanted it they were going to have to fight for it – nothing was going to be handed to them.

They were focused, calm and confident and they never lost sight of their goal.

We are so excited to say that it all paid off in the end!”

The Vykelles were first in Military and Show and placed fourth in Dance.

In their Show routine, Coach Hadlock noted the risk her team took in performing the character “Miss Trunchbull.” “We had a vision and we worked as hard as we could to bring her to life on that floor,” Hadlock said. “Our girls truly embodied every aspect of her character, from the principal jacket, to the cake smear on their face, to the newt on her shoulder, to the unibrow and black mole and finally the unexpected costume change – they were Miss Trunchbull. It was just as fun to watch the routine as it was to dance it!”

Allie Andrew and Lauren Salimbene were honored as members of the AllState team while Andrew, Salimbene, Tessa Pitt, Gracie Boardman, Xandra Gee, Addie Fenton and Mia Peterson

were officers on this year’s Vykelles squad.

Also on the 2023-24 team this season are Libby Allred, Sarah Anderson, Elle Bloomfield, Paislee DiMaria, Kenadee Eskelson, River Farrell, Berklie Fox, Lindsie Fry, Charli Fuller, Sydnee Hawkes, Lily Holt, Isabel Jorgensen, Macey Kurtz, Kate Lauder, Kennedy Nielsen, Kylee Nielsen, Sophia Preston, Leah Sonntag, Adee Walton, Hannah Winder and Ava Wright.

Co-coaches Hadlock and Kayla Bagshaw were assisted on the coaching staff by Whitney Galbraith, Brittany Anderson and Melanie Walker while Bagshaw was the choreographer for all of the routines this year.

“This team is made up of the most resilient, hard-working group of girls.”

Hadlock said. “There was definitely a lot of pressure for us going into another season after winning state for the past two years. There’s an expectation to uphold and a title to maintain. We stayed hungry and humble as we trained, practiced and prepared for our upcoming season. We overcame many trials along the way including an overwhelming amount of injuries but as our theme for this year was ‘Whatever It Takes,’ these girls chose to do whatever it took to reach their goal.”

Hadlock also shouted out her team’s cheering section. “We want to say thank you to all of our friends, family, student body, administration and community for all of the love and support that we have felt all year long and especially during the state competition,” she said. “We couldn’t have done it without you!”

THE VIEWMONT HIGH VYKELLES continued their dominance in 5A with their third straight state title, winning this year’s crown Feb. 2 at Utah Valley University.

Photo courtesy Bailee Hadlock

Bountiful

The Bountiful High Mandonelles were runners-up at the 5A state championships this year, placing second in Military, Show and Dance.

“We are absolutely proud of what we put on the floor,” said head coach Alba Butler. “We gave everything we had! It was insanely close and couldn’t have been closer! We tied twice and lost both tie breakers unfortunately!”

The 2023-24 Mandonelles included Ady Lillywhite, Ainsley Ribble, Andie Polster, Ava Box, Bella Madsen, Bella Oborn, Camryn Page, Elsa Harper, Gabriela Nielsen, Jasmine Icasiano, Jayci Malmrose, Jessica Nielsen, Kate Derrick, Kennedy Hendricks, Kiley Ingles, Leigha Ozminski, Lily Ray, Madi Christopherson, Marin Reeves, McKinley Gilchrist, McKinley Ridwell, Mia Bright, Mylie Frazier, Penny Pilking-

ton, Presli Rieck, Rainee Allred, Sadie Russon, Sophia St. John and Sophie Hendricks. Butler was assisted by Kali Breckenridge and Andy Truong on the coaching staff.

“There are so many insanely talented teams in the state of Utah, and we are grateful to have tied for first overall and ended our season as the 5A state runner up!” Butler said. “Our perfect season speaks for itself and state results will not diminish that!”

Woods Cross

The Woods Cross Chatelles – who were coached by the 5A Coach of the Year Kelsey Gallagher – placed fifth in Show at the 5A state championships.

Gallagher has been assisted on her coaching staff this season by Heather Price and Halle Emery. l

THE BOUNTIFUL HIGH MANDONELLES finished runners-up at the 5A state championship, coming in second in the three categories of Military, Show and Dance.

Photo courtesy Alba Butler

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

Key: 1F, 2F, 3F degrees of felonies;

Feb. 3

Annamaria Ashlee Herrera, Mail theft, 3F. Dakota Justice Davis, Receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, 2F, Theft/receiving - value $1500-$4999, 3F, Retail theft - qualifying felony prior in 10 years, 3F. Raveena Kay Singh, Receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, 2F, Obstruction of justice, 3F. Randall Matthew Alumbaugh, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F.

Davis County Sheriff’s Office Kristie Marie Hansen, Forgery, 3F. Luis Roberto Mena, Mail theft, 3F. Quoc Dinh Ngo, Theft/deception - value >=$5000, 2F. Don Edward Hayes, Purchase/transfer/possession/use of a firearm by a restricted person, 3F, Aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, 2F, Domestic violence in the presence of a child, 3F. Chantelle Amber Cylde, Identity fraud - value >=$5000, 2F, Theft/receiving - value $1500-$4999, 3F, Forgery, 3F.

Feb. 6

Resu Seriew, Two counts of driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years, 3F,

Rebecca Brandy Kinder, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F.

Tye Anthony Joseph Vela, Retail theft - value $500-$1499, 3F.

Camille Dyer Mounteer, Driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Lawrence Keli Fackrell, Forgery, 3F.

Lakshay Kapur, Aggravated kidnapping, 3F.

Tracy Alan Bowser, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Jasmine Rose Wilson, Unlawful acquisition/ possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Jeremy David Strader, Two counts of failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

Kennedy Saxon Gutierrez, Possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, 3F, Obstructing justice, 3F, Tampering with evidence, 3F.

Roxane Montoya Velasquez, Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, 2F, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Feb. 4

Tanner Marcum Bouche, Burglary, 3F. Wesley Ray Tyler, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Feb. 5

Manuel Leonard Hernandez, Two counts of aggravated assault, 3F. Randon Gail Thomas, Theft/receiving - value $1500-$4999, 3F.

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Reagan Greenhalgh Schellhase, Forgery, 3F. Kristen Nicole Peck, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F. James Lorenzo Baladez, Purchase/transfer/ possession/use of a firearm by a restricted person, 3F, Theft - value >=$5000, 2F. Jordan Lee Chase, Dealing in materials harmful to a minor, 3F, Enticing a minor - first-degree felony sexual activity, 2F, Sexual exploitation of a minor, 2F.

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Finding a Valentine can be complicated for today’s singles

By Kerry Angelbuer k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com

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ith Valentine’s Day highlighting loving couples, how can a single find their own connection? University of Utah Health recently published a blog about the health benefits of having a loving relationship. Amazingly, a good relationship has a host of health benefits such as lower blood pressure, better heart health, a decreased ability to feel pain and increased healing ability. Summarizing all the research, those in a good relationship basically live longer.

Obviously, a bad relationship can also be hazardous to your health, so focus on the “good” when choosing a potential partner.

Most people find their partner at the beginning of adulthood, though later marriage ages are becoming more common.

Aaron Angelbuer, a 20-something, suggests meeting people at community events, clubs, or athletic competitions. Attending church meetings composed of singles works for some people. He gets most of his dates by participating on dating apps.

“The average guy can like 40 girls on an app and only get one match,” said Angelbuer, “while the average girl only has to like two candidates to get a match. So basically, guys get on apps to get ghosted while girls get bombarded by 1,000s of average guys. Don’t get discouraged because it’s probably not you, it is hard for everyone to put themselves out there.” He has had luck with Mutual, Hinge and Bumble platforms, but noted that the Tinder dating app is not ideal for finding a more serious partner.

Alyssa Jenks, a 30-something African American woman from Bountiful, has gotten a little pickier lately only choosing to get to know guys who will “make my life better than it currently is.” She stresses first being comfortable with who you are and

working on self, and then only choosing those who can make your life more beautiful. Although she attended a singles ward at her church for a while, she didn’t find the selection inspiring. She believes that a more compatible mate might be found using a dating app where you can specify education level, age, religion or whatever is important for the individual. She recently created a private dating profile on Facebook, that matches you with singles in the area, and has been dating someone for a few months now.

Dating can become very challenging as adulthood progresses and Brandon Bingham has almost given up on it. Although he believes that “it is not good to be alone” he perceives significant barriers to finding a woman that will not disrupt his comfortable life. For example, he bemoans his extreme shyness and believes that taking anti-depressants can make it difficult to connect. He currently focuses on avoiding loneliness by maintaining close family ties and relationships in his church congregation. He thinks successful strategies might include niche dating apps that can help you find someone of a certain religion or with similar interests. He is a fan of the premium dating apps that have a cost, but focus on adults finding a serious, long-term companion. Getting involved in volunteer work or a service mission provides another way to meet like-minded singles. Bingham also thinks that getting a referral from a friend or family member who knows each person well is a solid way of finding someone to date.

Bottom line is going places (dances, meetings, classes, online forums or apps, etc.) where one can choose to interact with the opposite sex. As one male single said, “If you are not talking with girls, you are not going to get a girl.” l

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Williams said she thought that was the end of her cancer story. “I was a hairdresser. I had a little singing group.

I have been involved with theater and dance all of my life.”

In 2014, I got a different cancer, she said. “It was stage 3 ovarian cancer. It was not related to the first cancer. When I had a hysterectomy they didn’t take my ovaries and I got cancer. I had to start chemo again.”

By this time, Williams had formed a musical theater group called Showstoppers. “I grew it to 300 kids,” she said. “It was an amazing experience but when I got ovarian cancer I had to let it go. The treatment was too hard.”

Toward the end of her treatment, Williams said she was not doing well. “I had lost all of my hair and chemo was taking a toll. I was pretty down about all that I had worked for and I missed the kids and teaching. It was super hard at home.”

One night the doorbell rang and when she opened the door, her students were there and started singing. “They sang all of my favorite music. It touched my soul and brought me so much hope.

It was a great and wonderful experience when I had felt so dark.”

Williams said she couldn’t sleep that night because she was on a high. “My mind was going and I was thinking ‘if this brings me hope that maybe I can get through this how can I give others this feeling?’ It was so powerful to me.”

After having chemo all day, Williams said she would go see a musical production when she could. “I thought if I could find a small box theater I could put on a show for them (cancer patients).

It became the Hopebox Theatre. I wrote it down and thought I need to get this going.”

Williams said one of her friends told her if she ever wanted to open a theater to let her know because her husband had always wanted to do one.

“I called him and before I met with him I remembered that before I got cancer I had come across an old church.

Just out of curiosity I went by and it was for sale. I met with Curtis Dalton and pitched it to him.”

Williams took him by the place, she said. “I could see this look of apprehension. I said ‘you’re afraid I’m going to get cancer and die. I could get hit by a car and my life would be over. Just go for it.’ He got on board, his mother passed away when he was young from cancer.”

They remodeled the church and made it into the theater, she said. “It was an amazing experience. It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears.”

In 2015 the theater opened but then Williams got cancer again. “It was stage 3 colon cancer,” she said. “They think I had it while I had ovarian cancer, they just didn’t know it.”

Williams had a different treatment, she said. “I had this little fanny pack with chemo. We’d do the show and I’d be sick so I couldn’t drive home.”

However, she was able to keep Hopebox going. “This place brings life to someone in the community who is battling cancer.”

The cast nominates recipients then they dedicate the show to the person who is selected, she said. “It gives them something to look forward to and hold onto.”

It may be a small theater but it’s doing great things, said Williams. “I meet warriors battling cancer. It’s an honor to help any way I can. I’ve been there several times.” l

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training

Feb. 12-18

Monday, Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West

James & Alice’s love story in the Smedley Manor.

Bountiful Museum, 305 N. Main Street

Medicare 101

Dementia Dialogues: Understanding Dementia

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1-3:30 p.m., FREE Register by emailing sknight@co. davis.ut.us Davis County Health Department, 22 S. State, Clearfield

Valencrimes Day

Teens solve a murder mystery at the library Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Clearfield Library, 1 N. Main Street

Salt Lake Symphonic Winds Concert

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., FREE Bountiful High School, 695 Orchard Drive

North Salt Lake Senior Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., FREE NSL City Hall, 10 E. Center Street

James & Alice Smedley’s 130th Wedding Anniversary Celebration!

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2-7 p.m.

Enjoy Valentine cookies while watching the eight-minute video of

Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., FREE Clearfield City Library, 11 N. Main Street

Small Stage Series: AppAlaska Bluegrass

Friday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., FREE Abbington Senior Living, 350 S. 100 West, Layton

Bald Eagle Viewing Day

Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

Crystal Festival

Feb. 17-18, 10 a.m.

Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, ​Layton

All For Love Beauty Pageant

All Natural, No Make-Up Pageant for girls age 0-17 Saturday, Feb. 17, 2-5 p.m.

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Davis County Winter Overflow Taskforce – Legislative ask for funding

By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

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omelessness in America spiked last year, reaching a record high, according to an annual count that provides a snapshot of one night in January 2023. The report, released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, found more than 650,000 people were living in shelters or outside in tents or cars. That is an increase of 12% from the year before.

In Utah, the 2023 Annual Data Report on Homelessness reflects a 96% increase in people experiencing chronic homelessness since 2019, but also indicates Utah is making headway in developing deeply affordable housing.

This is not a problem specific to one region or population of Utah.

HB499, addressing Homeless Services Amendments, passed in the 2023 Legislative Session, and required Davis County (along with other counties of the second class) to develop a “Winter Overflow and Code Blue Response Plan” for the winters of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The legislation required that the Winter Overflow Plan outline how unsheltered individuals will be provided shelter from Oct. 15 to April 30 and to increase capacity during a “Code Blue” event. “Code Blue” goes into effect based on weather conditions when temperatures within the county reach 15° F or colder for two hours or longer within a 24-28-hour period.

Other elements of that bill called for the creation of a local entity Task Force. The Davis County Winter Overflow Task Force, comprised of seven Davis County Mayors and one County Commissioner, formed in April 2023,

has worked diligently to determine the best strategy for responding to the requirements of the legislation. This process has been collaborative and has involved evaluating feasible options for fulfilling the requirements of the law. A temporary shelter, open for six and a half months a year, presents consideration logistical and staffing challenges and does not address the underlying cause of homelessness.

After evaluating options, the Task Force believes that a permanent, yearround community resource center with supportive services and permanent supportive housing is the best strategy to address homelessness in the community. The Task Force has made no recommendations as to the County’s response to the requirements of the legislation, including the site of a Winter Overflow Shelter.

The only action taken by the Task Force was a request for funding from the State Legislature for a permanent community resource center (location to be determined). No decisions on Davis County’s response to the law will be made until the final requirements of the law and funding are known. Funding estimates for this type of facility include $30 million initially and an annual $2 million for ongoing costs and overhead associated with operation.

“As Mayor, I will always strive to represent the best interests of Kaysville City,” Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran. “If there is a way to do that while supporting Davis County’s request so they might help a few sisters and brothers, we are all in to find an appropriate data-driven location.” l

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NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Evelyn Louise Collins Trimm, Deceased CAROLYN RIGBY and JANICE CONNER are Co-Trustees of the Evelyn Trimm Living Trust, dated August 2, 2022. Ms. Trimm died on January 10, 2024., Creditors of the Trust of Ms. Trimm are hereby notified to deliver or mail their written claims to the Co-Trustees’s attorney, Felshaw King, Esq., at the following address: 330 North Main Street, Kaysville UT 84037; or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or be forever barred. Published once a week for three successive weeks.

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Aviation is about safety. We’ll move cargo instead of people first, then focus on people who could take things like medical supplies to rural areas in the state.”

Someone might need a kidney transplant or blood in Kanab, he said. “It’s innovations like that that are going to hit our state first.”

The 47G brand holds deep significance, said Starks. “It is more than just a new name. 47G pays homage to the Utah pioneers who settled the region in 1847 and to the test pilots who shattered records to experience nearly 47 g, the greatest acceleration ever achieved by humankind.

Utah’s frontier landscape, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneer legacy makes us a natural choice for those seeking the freedom to push the boundaries of technology.”

There are 120 member companies throughout the state, and almost every college and university, he said. “It’s (Utah Aerospace and Defense Association) the largest association in the state and is supported by the Governor and legislature and led by Chris Stewart.”

47G’s primary focus is to increase the amount of spending and investment made in this space, Starks said. “In the next five to seven years we expect to see our number of $10 billion to double with an annual investment and spending of $20 billion.”

Starks said there is a joint partnership between the Governor, UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) and 47G. “When the time comes we’ll provide the infrastructure we need and make sure we have the right policies in place.”

“47G members represent a constellation of Utah’s leading companies, suppliers, educational institutions like the University of Utah, and state representatives who are at the forefront of developing and deploying world-leading, next-generation technologies,” said former Congressman Chris Stewart, 47G chair. “We are successfully charting an ambitious course to become ‘America’s Deep Tech Frontier.’”

This was born out of a love of the state of Utah, said Starks. “Our economy is shaped and influenced by this industry more than any other industry. I’m excited for the future of the state.” l

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