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December 9, 2022 | Vol. 3 Iss. 49
NEWS BREAK Police better prepared to respond to threats like Jan. 6 insurrection U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says that his force is “much better prepared” to respond to future threats at the Capitol and that problems that led to the Jan. 6 insurrection have been addressed. The force received a Congressional gold medal Tuesday for service during the attack.
Not every missing person gets the same media coverage
CHAZ REDD, A THIRD GRADER in Mrs. Wiser’s class from Centerville Elementary hangs an ornament on the Christmas tree at Zions Bank in Centerville.
Third graders light up Zions Bank
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
CENTERVILLE—Kids from Centerville Elementary carried on a 50-year tradition at Zions Bank Tuesday when they participated in the bank's “Lights On” tree trimming event. The third graders hung handmade ornaments on the tree in the lobby and then stood back as the tree lights came on. “Zions is a big supporter of education,” said Centerville Branch Manager Susanna DeRuvo. “It gives us a chance to get to
know the kids and we also give $100 to the school for whatever they need.” Students walked from the school to the bank. “Zions sends a letter to invite the closest school to the branch to participate,” DeRuvo said. “The kids always look forward to doing it every year. They make their own ornaments and hang them – it’s just fun.” More than 3,000 elementary school students have participated in the annual “Lights On” event throughout Utah, Idaho and Please see ZIONS: pg. 2
Murals send out positive messages By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com LAYTON—When students at North Layton Junior High enter the school they’re greeted by a large mural with notable figures like Robert Kennedy, Muhammad Ali and Neil Armstrong. Along with these famous portraits are their quotes that have positive messages intended to help students believe in themselves. “When I first came here a parent showed me some research that lower socioeconomic at-risk schools typically had walls that were filled with rules,” said Principal Edward Campbell. “Things like ‘don’t run in the halls,’ or ‘don’t cheat.’ They Please see MURAL: pg. 2
Thousands of people are reported missing in the United States each year, and coverage of their stories in the press can be crucial to solving their cases. But not everyone gets the same media attention. A tool from the Columbia Journalism Review attempts to shine a light on this inequity by telling you how much coverage you'd get in the news if you went missing.
Trump’s company found guilty of tax fraud scheme A jury in Manhattan has found Donald Trump's company guilty of a long-running criminal tax fraud scheme that lasted into his presidency. The maximum penalty is $1.6 million.
Children’s Tylenol flying off the shelves Good luck trying to find cold and flu medicine for children these days. The “tripledemic” combination of COVID, flu and RSV has the medications like Children’s Tylenol flying off the shelves. Medical experts are warning parents to consult a doctor if they need to administer adult medications to children, and not to hoard medicine.
‘Exceptional’ discovery made in Italy
THE MURAL IN THE COMMONS area at North Layton Junior High has portraits of Robert Kennedy, Muhammad Ali and Neil Armstrong and their positive quotes to help kids know that they can succeed.
Italian archeologists have discovered two dozen bronze statues of human figures preserved in the hot mud and waters of an ancient, sacred pool. They're calling the discovery the “most exceptional” in the last half-century.
Photo courtesy of DSD
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