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FORMER REP. PAUL RAY (LEFT) listens to Sen. Scott Sandall at a press conference about redistricting. Ray and Sandall served as co-chairs of the Legislative Redistricting Committee.
Photo by Becky Ginos
Former legislator undergoes emergency surgery By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
2021 IN PHOTOS
Colonial soldiers fire muskets during a reenactment at the Freedom's Light Festival. More of the year's photos can be found on pages 8-9.
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
COVID test sites staying busy By Tom Haraldsen tom.h@davisjournal.com
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he Utah Department of Health continues to sponsor COVID-19 testing sites, even as demand has been high since Thanksgiving weekend. All of these test sites offer PCR, rapid antigen tests and NP swab PRC tests, and all can test children ages three and older. You do need to register in advance at
testutah.com. In Davis County, the following sites offer testing: Bountiful Veterans Park, 740 South 100 East, Bountiful (Drive-through in the parking lot), Monday through Thursday–7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday–7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday–10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday–7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ellison Park, 700 North 2200 West, Layton (Drive-through in the northeast
parking lot), Mondays – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bountiful Regional Center, 835 North 400 East, North Salt Lake (Outdoor drive-through in the east parking lot of the Bountiful Regional Center), Thursday, 12/30 –12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 5-C Freeport West (From Antelope Drive, enter at 300 West and continue Please see SITES: pg. 7
SALT LAKE CITY—Former Rep. Paul Ray, a long-time member of the House of Representatives, underwent emergency surgery last weekend after suffering a bleeding issue in his brain. Ray was in the hospital recovering as of Wednesday. “Our prayers are with former Rep. Paul Ray and his family at this time,” said House Speaker Brad Wilson in a statement. “He is a good friend and honorably served our state for two decades. We wish him a full and speedy recovery.” “If anyone I know can set a record for the fastest post-surgery healing time, it’s former Rep. Paul Ray,” Senate President J. Stuart Adams said. “My prayers for a Please see RAY: pg. 13