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f you’ve ever dreamed of sitting in your living room or on a back porch enjoying unobstructed vistas and panoramic views, far away from society, you’re not alone. Cliff homes – homes built on mountainsides near naturally-made drop offs – date back centuries and were once built for security and protection from enemies. They are as popular today as ever, especially in Davis County along the Wasatch Front. Back in 2003, the county’s Council of Governments created a comprehensive hillside master plan in anticipation of future growth and development along the east bench. However, when reality sets in for those who want to build or have a home built on the top of a cliff, the design and construction considerations that involve engineering and architecture can be daunting, and very expensive. Four main elements to remember when planning such a structure – topography, the combination of logistics, zoning and permits; solid ground, and protection from the elements. Communities along the hillsides in Davis County take all of those into consideration when permission is sought to build these homes for those who like living on the edge. “There are a lot of geotechnical sign offs involved,” said Linda Horrocks, communication coordinator for the City of North Salt Lake, a community with lots of homes on tops of hillsides. “Those involve soils, grades of the streets, and many geographic elements Continued page 4 Development along the hillsides in Davis County continues to increase, even with a myriad of restrictions in place that add to the expenses of new homes. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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Centerville Cares promotes physical and mental wellbeing in the community By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com CENTERVILLE—Anxiety and depression have been on the rise for the last two years, but even before the pandemic, children and adults have suffered with these challenges. Centerville Cares, a grass roots nonprofit's mission is to improve the physical and mental wellness of the community and create a message of hope regarding youth suicide prevention. “We’ve made videos of adults who have been through these things who are making it,” said Centerville Cares Chair Stephen Merrell, MD, MPH. “There are war vets who suffer with PTSD, Rob Eastman who turned to drugs and alcohol in high school and Alema Harrington who was addicted to prescription drugs. We decided we wanted to broaden that for a message of hope to youth. Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in Utah.” Centerville Cares’ mission statement is “Supporting each other through life’s chal-
lenges,” said Merrell. “It’s about coming together as a community.” The group offers classes that promote mental and physical wellbeing and have a 5k fun run planned for May 21 at Centerville Community Park. “It’s a great opportunity to get families outdoors,” he said. “Strollers are more than OK. We hope through the fun run we can continue providing courses to spread that message of hope.” The class up next is “Powerful Brain, Healthy Body” taught by Brent Hale, PH.D, and Sinead Urwin, Functional Nutritionist. It starts April 28 and goes through May 19 at City Hall from 6:30-8 p.m. “If you help the brain be healthy it will make the body healthy,” Merrell said. “When you roll out of bed and exercise you have a better lens to look through in life and can make changes in the things you do. It’s an evidence based class. It’s not just a good idea.”
The previous class focused on risk factors for anxiety and depression, he said. “It addressed these in a natural way such as mindfulness, meditation and exercise. But it also emphasized medications and treatment if needed. It was a well rounded approach to being healthy.” Centerville Cares’ message to youth is that there are peers around them who are supportive and willing to be with them, said
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planning commission, the city council, and often with a public hearing. This same process is used no matter where a development is being considered–hillside or not. Then, the process heads to the next phase. “There’s a geologic hazard investigation done by the GT firms, staff, engineers – a contingent of different checks,” said Sherrie Pace, community development director for North Salt Lake. “This is the longest part of the process. Each analysis is reviewed and comments shared, and it can take anywhere from one to two years. If you have soils with any hazardous content, if they aren’t solid and could move or shift, if there is a high level of clay and if the soil isn’t considered stable or strong enough – all of those factors go into the mix.”
She said groundwater tables are part of the yearly monitoring of sites, as well as seismic concerns specific to the geotech of a particular lot. All those reports are used once a homebuilder submits an application for a building permit. Criteria as laid out in the International Building Code Chapter 18 as it pertains to soils and foundations must be adhered to. “It’s an onerous process, but we have to be certain we do all we can to protect all involved,” she said. It takes lots of time and money just to start the process of building the home. Is it worth it? We reached out to a few homeowners in the south part of Davis County for comments, but only one wanted to speak to it, and without using their full name. “For us, this was our dream home, the
that our city planning and engineering departments monitor regularly. Emergency responders such as police and fire departments must have easy access to an area being developed, and many other aspects are taken into consideration as plans are formulated.” The first steps involve a city’s planning department and a planning commission, if a city has one. Usually a developer approaches a city with plans to subdivide an area and presents the plan to the city’s building department. Geotech firms from both the developer’s side and the city then check the site for a series of evaluations. If those reports agree, the developer then begins a concept plan with an engineer. That leads to review of the concept by the
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Davis County residents monitor Ukrainian war with anxiety and fear By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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s the Ukrainian war went on into April and the fighting and bloodshed and destruction of their native country continued, many residents from Davis County who were from the nation or had visited it recently remain deeply affected. Three different events sponsored by the Utah Ukrainian Association drew residents of Davis County to the state Capitol, and a benefit concert held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine on March 21 was another bonding event for the community. (see separate story in this issue). Yulia Holko is a former resident of Bountiful now living in Salt Lake City. She is a director with the association. “‘As you know, Ukrainians are fighting for their land,” she said. “They’re fighting for the values of democracy, freedom, and to be free of terror. Putin is a dangerous man, and he will not stop at Ukraine. If the world doesn’t stop him now, he will be at the doorstep of Europe tomorrow.” Holko, who has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years after coming to study journalism at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, said her family members back home are terrified, because there’s so much uncertainty. “They don’t know exactly what to do – it kind of changes by the hour. Some of them are thinking of going to Poland, but it’s very hard and some roads are blocked and the gas shortage is very serious. Some of them are picking up guns and fighting, or helping in any way they can.” And she said her friends who are journalists in Ukraine are obviously standing their ground to get the word out about what is occurring. Oksana Andriishyn lives in Centerville with her mother Inia and a daughter. She moved to the U.S. 12-½ years ago, first living in Arizona and then Chicago before coming to Utah. But her father, a sister and niece, and her two grandmothers still live in Ukraine. One of her grandmothers who has been hiding in a bomb shelter with other family members survived the German-Soviet war in 1941. “She still remembers how they had to run for their lives, and experiences the same fears again these days,” Andriishyn said. She credits the resilience of the Ukrainian people to the fact that “we’ve had war for the past eight years. It’s never stopped. They just continue shooting in the east. I guess Ukrainians just got tired of being bullied.” Another couple from Bountiful staying in touch with the events in Ukraine are Ryan and Anastasia Patin. They were visiting her family in Ukraine the day Russian tanks began rolling into the country. Her parents helped them flee the country by driving them
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Centerville resident Oksana Andriishyn has family in Ukraine and tries to keep in touch with them as best she can. Photo by Tom Haraldsen
toward the Polish border, but roads were blocked and the couple had to walk three miles and get a ride for the final nine miles of their escape. They left their belongings behind in her parents’ car. “When we left Utah for Ukraine on Feb. 13, everything seemed fine,” Anastasia said. “We were hearing the rumors about what Russia was doing with their military along the borders, but I don’t think anyone really believed it – not until that Saturday (Feb. 26) when we woke up and found out the airport had been bombed. We heard the sirens and we knew we needed to run and escape quickly just to save our lives.” Anastasia lived in Zhytomyr, where she taught English in a school before moving to Utah. She learned after they returned to Utah that the school had been destroyed by a Russian missile. Fortunately, there were no students in the school – just a couple of adults who were not injured. The fate of her family remains a constant worry. Bountiful resident Abby Salmon became part of the Utah-based International Language Program as a volunteer several years ago, and was offered the chance to teach English in a number of countries. She chose to go to Ukraine in part because “I didn’t know much of anything about the country’s culture, and I wanted to learn more.” “I lived in Kyiv with a host family, something I wanted to do rather than just live with fellow American volunteers, and it was a great way to learn the culture,” she said. “I lived briefly with a single mother and her
Yulia Holko, a director of the Utah Ukrainian Association, spoke at two events held in support of the country. Photo by Tom Haraldsen
Abby Salmon of Bountiful, second from left, with Grey Gardner, her husband Rob, and Ukrainian friends Yurri and Lena Lysenko at St. Volodymyrs’ Cathedral. Courtesy photo
daughter, and later talked to a bishop in an LDS ward and he found a family that wanted a volunteer. So I spent four months with the Lysenko family, who are also Latter-day Saints, and it was awesome.” She said the Lysenkos are still living in their home, not venturing out much, and feeling safe inside. “I don’t think anyone thought it would actually become an invasion, which obviously it has,” she said. What hits Abby particularly hard is that she remembers the Russian annexation of
Crimea and the war in the Donbas region in 2014. Since then, the past eight years have seen war and conflict within the Ukrainian nation. And she’s not surprised by the resilience and the resistance of the Ukrainian community. “I remember how tough these people are, how they always find the toughness they need,” she said. “I hope it leads to their success. I knew they were going to fight if attacked, and they’ve been fighting.” l
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Ukrainians living in Utah raise funds for humanitarian shipments to their home country By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com
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hen the Russian army invaded Ukraine at the end of February, the Utah Ukrainian Association was inundated with calls from people wanting to help. Within a few days, the association, in partnership with its sister organization in Idaho, had a plane full of supplies heading to Europe. Utah Ukrainian Association board member Yulia Holko was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States in 2001. Ten years ago, she relocated to Utah where she lives in Salt Lake County. “Thankfully, my immediate family is here but I have lots of extended family in Western Ukraine,” Holko said. “Even when they’re not being bombed, there are lots of air raid sirens going off and planes flying overhead, because it’s psychological warfare, too. It’s very hard to process. Members of our community have been under shock and stress.” The Utah Ukrainian Association, and the 1,500 Ukrainians living in Utah, jumped at the chance to help their fellow countrymen and homeland. Members have organized rallies at the Utah State Capitol and are asking people to sign a petition to bring Ukrainian refugees to Utah. Currently, it will take up to three years to get refugees resettled in the United States. The group wants to speed up the process as millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. “People leave their home and leave everything behind,” Holko said. “Often, the only clothes they have is what they’re wearing.” The association is accepting donations for the next shipment. Non-perishable foods, sleeping bags and solar power banks to charge phones are top items, along with clothes for warmer weather like T-shirts, light jackets, jeans and shoes. “The support has been amazing. People have been turning out and speaking out,” she said. “It feels like anything we need, there’s a local business willing to donate funds. We were just a small organization before the war and we had to scale up really quickly.” A benefit concert held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in late March brought the community together for prayer, music and solidarity for the Ukrainian people. “Voices for Ukraine” featured artists from the Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, University of Utah, Ballet West Academy and The Madeleine Choir School. Ukrainian musicians and multicultural vocalist Alex Boye also add-
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A benefit concert on March 21 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City raised $25,000 for help to the people in Ukraine. Photo by Yulia Holko
ed their talents to the event. Although the concert was free, the standing room only event raised more than $25,000 from donations and sales to provide life-saving supplies for Ukrainian refugees, and those still trapped in Ukrainian cities. Kateryna Hansen, a Utah Ukrainian resident, spoke at the “Voices of Ukraine” benefit. She detailed harrowing accounts of friends and family members, escaping into Poland or hiding in bomb shelters and basements. “In less than one month, the country I know has been turned upside down,” Hansen said. “Children are dying. The dead have been left in the street for days until they
can be buried in mass graves.” Hansen asked benefit attendees to reach out to senators and congressmen, asking for more military and air defense support as the war rages in Ukraine. The Utah Ukrainian Association will continue to send shipments to eastern Europe. The plane filled with donations flies from Idaho to Germany, then trucks carry the items to Poland and then to Ukraine. Information about donation drop-off locations can be found at UtahUkrainians.org. “In this war, where so many lives and values are at stake,” Holko said. “We’re not allowed to fail.”l
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tah high schools welcomed boys and girls lacrosse to their sanctioned sports last spring season, and Davis County schools did fairly well in year one. In boys, Viewmont moved to the Div. C championship before losing 15-5 in the finals. Woods Cross, and Davis lost in quarterfinal rounds and Bountiful lost to Westlake 11-6 in the Div. B semifinals. The Woods Cross girls made it to the finals in Div. C, losing 20-13 in the championship match. Farmington and Viewmont made it to quarterfinals before losing at state. Davis and Bountiful lost earlier matches. This year, the divisions are combined, so the new year of this traditional East Coast sport will have a different playoff format. That said, here are some tips about the sport, which has plenty of differences between the boys and girls games so let’s look first at this individually. Things you need to know about boys lacrosse • There are 10 players on each side of the field – 3 Attackers, 3 Midfielders, 3 Defenders and 1 Goalie. • Among its midfielders, teams can use a Faceoff Specialist, who may come right to the sidelines after faceoffs, and a Long Stick Midfielder, who plays with a longer stick. • Faceoffs, where one player from each team crouches down and fights for control of the ball, start all quarters and also happen after each goal is scored. • Lacrosse sticks are allowed to be deeper for the boys than the girls and the string can be mesh or traditional leather. • During play, the attackers need to stay on the offensive side of the field while the defenders stay on the defensive side. The midfielders can be mobile all over the field. • Players can body-check another player that has the ball with referees allowing body contact from the shoulders down to the waist. Boys are required to wear full protective gear, including helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads, rib pads, gloves and mouth guards. • Fields measure 110 yards long by 60 yards wide – that is marked with a midfield line, two restraining boxes and two creases around the goal. • High school games are four 12-minute stopped time quarters. Approximately 5,500 boys play lacrosse in Utah with 2,000 of those of high school age. Things you need to know about girls lacrosse • There are 12 players on each side of the field – 3 Attackers, 5 Midfielders, 3 Defenders and 1 Goalie.
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By Catherine Garrett and Tom Haraldsen | The City Journals • Games are started with a draw where centers from each team stand facing each other with the ball being placed between the heads of both players’ sticks. At the whistle, both players try and push or pull the ball high enough in the air that it clears the shoulders of both players. After a “fair” start, they can either get the ball from the air or the ground. The other midfielders are waiting outside the center circle until the draw is clear or a penalty is assessed and possession is given to the other team. Draws are used after each goal as well as at the beginning of the second half. • Lacrosse sticks have a traditional pocket and the material of that pocket can be different. • During play, no more than seven players can be below the restraining line on their offensive side of the field. On the defensive side, eight are allowed including the goalkeeper. • The top of the ball must be above the sidewall when it’s in the pocket. • No body-to-body or stick-to-body contact is allowed. An immediate yellow card is assessed if a player’s stick hits another player above the shoulders and a two-minute non-replaceable penalty is given (like the hockey penalty box). Two yellow cards equal a red card and players are subject to automatic removal from the game. Players are only allowed to make contact with their stick when the ball carrier is holding their stick below their shoulder. Girls are required to wear a mouthguard and goggles. • Goalies remain in the goal circle, or defensive area. The four defenders are in their restraining area and typically use a square or diamond setup while the four attackers do the same in their restraining area. The three midfielders are the only players that can be in the center section of the field for the draw with the center midfielder designated to take the draw. • Typically, players use a tight cradle motion between the ear and the shoulder when possessing the ball. • Fields measure 120 yards long by 70 yards wide and contain a midfield line, two creases, an arc at eight meters and an arc at 12 meters. • High school games are two 25-minute halves. Also, Utah now has its own U17 national team where previously they had been combined with Idaho and Montana and with that increased presence, more All-American players are being recognized from the state and moving on to play collegiately. Where the boys and girls games are the same • When a team shoots and misses the
Lacrosse has quickly become a popular sport in Utah high schools, with both boys and girls teams. This second year of the program has seen more growth and some changes in the playoff format. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
goal, possession is awarded to the team that is closest to the ball when and where it exits the field of play. So the offense can take multiple shots in a possession that miss the goal, and still retain possession. • An off-sides penalty is assessed when too many field players are over the restraining line. The maximum is seven. • Only goalies are allowed in the crease or goal circle unless the goalie is not in that area. In that case, a field player can run through to pick up the ball, but no defense can be made against shots on goal since they are not wearing the appropriate gear. • A rule of “shooting space” protects players to ensure safe play. When players are on the attack and typically around the goal area, defenders must come in from an angle – not head on – to align their bodies to defend safely. “Shooting space” penalties result in an 8-meter shot (think penalty kicks in soccer). The “dangerous propel” rule puts the responsibility on an attack player to refrain from shooting if a defender comes at them head on until the official makes the “shooting space” call. Otherwise, the penalties offset. • Yellow and red cards typically are handed out for safety and sportsmanship violations and other penalties result in
change of possessions or penalty shots, depending on where on the field the fouls occurred. • Whether it’s boys or girls lacrosse, the most basic movement on the field is a cradle which keeps the ball securely in a player’s net. The use of an effective cradle leads to the best possible scenarios for a shot attempt or a pass. • When the ball is scooped off of the ground, it’s called a ground ball. In a battle for that ball, players cannot hit the other’s stick if they don’t have possession of the ball. That is called an empty check and is basically a turnover, handing possession to the other team. • Defensemen use “d-pole” long sticks which are six feet long and designed for players to try and check and dislodge the ball from attackers from a distance. Teams are only allowed to use up to four long poles on the field at one time while the other six players have a standard lacrosse stick that is required to be between 40-42” in length. These sticks allow for easier movement and protection. • Goalies wear full protective gear and have sticks with a much larger head than the field sticks. l
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VHS grad Carter Ottley elected as Utah State University Student Association Officer By Peri Kinder | The City Journals
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ountiful native and Viewmont High grad Carter Ottley is finishing his sophomore year at Utah State University, but he’s already looking forward to 202223 when he’ll serve as a USU Student Association Officer. A political science and journalism major, Ottley is one of 27 newly elected officers. He’ll serve in the Academic Senate in the role of College of Humanities and Social Sciences Senator. “As soon as I came to Utah State, I got really involved with organizations. This year I’m the CHaSS vice-president of event planning,” Ottley said. “ I’ve been working with the previous two senators and I felt I was knowledgeable and capable of filling this position. I’m a really good listener and a hard worker. I listen to the students and learn about what they want to see happen.” USUSA is a student-run organization and every student at USU is a member who can participate in all activities, committees, clubs, events, and initiatives. Students attending USU Eastern participated in USUSA elections for the first time this year. The organization now represents all 30 campuses and centers in the USU system. “I am proud of our student body for showing up, making their voices heard, and coming together as a collective, strong, and capable family,” USUSA President-Elect Clara Alder said. “Elections bring people together, and our student body has brought
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Three talented musicians to perform in West Bountiful
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he West Bountiful Arts Council will bring violinist Alexis Proksch, cellist Jessica Ericksen, and pianist Mary Jefferson to its free concert series stage Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and will be held at the West Bountiful City Hall on 550 North 800 West. Alexis and Mary both began their musical journey to excellence at an early age and now both perform, accompany, and teach in their own studios. Of her musical journey, Alexis said, “I first heard the violin at age 7 at a church meeting, and was immediately compelled to have it as part of my life.” Thanks to her grandparents, a violin and lessons followed. By age 11, she was selected to be one of four competitors accepted to perform as soloist with an orchestra. Later, Alexis studied with a professor at Indiana University’s renowned Jacob School of Music where practicing 8-10 hours a day put her on the path of musical excellence as a performer and teacher today. Concertgoers will be moved and inspired by an emotional, rich performance, quickly noting that she connects deeply to her violin and the music. Mary told us she began playing the piano at age four with her mother as her teach-
er. The audience will be amazed when they hear her play, noting that her performance is “exciting,” “clean,” “beautiful, and melodic.” After undergoing two hand surgeries in high school to fix a torn tendon, Mary said, “I realized, during recovery, how much she missed playing the piano and this led me to get a Bachelors of Music in piano performance.” She has competed and received various awards within the National Federation of Music Teachers, the Music Teacher’s National Association, Summer Arts, and was a University of Utah piano departmental scholarship recipient for four years. She has performed piano concertos with two different orchestras and can often be found soloing, playing at weddings, teaching and accompanying others, as she will do for Alexis in our April concert. Alexis said she and Mary would be joined by a couple of her brothers and by her sister, cellist Jessica Ericksen, whose musical journey also began at a young age. It was at age four when she fell in love with the cello and then she said, “I have been in love with the cello ever since.” Jessica studied at Nevada school of the arts, Indianapolis Jacob’s school of Music, The Gifted Music School, and Utah Valley University. She be-
Three talented musicians will blend their works together at the West Bountiful Arts Council monthly concert series on April 8 at city hall. Courtesy photo
gan teaching the cello at age 14 and continues her teaching at her studio today. “Those who attend this concert will be treated to a range instruments, musical
genres, and styles. It will be a musical trip around the world performed by musicians extraordinaire!” said Dianne Smith of the Arts Council.
Children’s Center Jewelry Luncheon helps support childhood mental health care By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com
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ental health issues don’t just affect adults and teens. ma-informed services.” Infants, toddlers, and young children can struggle with Part of the luncheon is a celebration of the services proanxiety or depression for years before caregivers understand vided to Utah’s children and the success stories, and the event their behavior is a result of undiagnosed mental challenges. usually sells out. The 2022 event will feature a unique drawThe Children’s Center Utah has provided treatment for ing from O.C. Tanner Jewelers and guests can attend in perchildren and education for caregivers for nearly 60 years. On son or join virtually for the program and place bids on silent Tuesday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little America auction items. The Jeffrey S. and Helen H. Cardon FoundaHotel (500 S. Main Street) people are invited to the ninth an- tion will match donations at the luncheon, up to $25,000. nual TCCU Jewelry Luncheon to raise money for childhood Anyone interested in attending can purchase tickets at mental wellness. ChildrensCenterUtah.org, or donors can contribute jewelry “It’s a really unique event. I don’t think there’s another pieces by contacting Burchett at mburchett@tccutah.org. one quite like it,” said Rebecca Dutson, CEO and President “Infants and toddlers have mental health issues just like of The Children’s Center Utah. “This started in 2013 with youth and adults, and people don’t often stop to think about community philanthropist Helen Cardon. She inherited jew- that,” Dutson said. “When we address concerns early, we elry from her mother and wondered how it might benefit the change the trajectory of a child’s life.” community, and the idea was born.” Founded by Agnes M. Plenk Ph.D. in 1962, The ChilPeople donate costume, antique, estate or fine jewelry to dren’s Center Utah has expanded its services. In January, TCCU all year and the pieces are sold or auctioned at the lun- TCCU started hosting free Infant/Early Childhood Mental cheon. The event displays thousands of jewelry items and has Health webinars to offer education for any providers working raised more than $500,000 for early childhood mental health with young children. By getting to the root of mental health over the last eight years. concerns, a child’s caregivers can help them deal with chalThe money raised at the event helps underwrite the cost lenges and teach them to advocate for themselves. of providing mental health services to children. Specialists “Parents and caregivers find us when they really don’t agree that identifying and treating childhood mental health understand how to help their child,” Dutson said. “It’s such issues early on prevents more difficult problems later in life. a blessing for children and families in our state to have the “Proceeds from the Jewelry Luncheon provide com- expertise we have on our team to help Utah families.” prehensive mental health care to all children and families, regardless of their ability to pay,” said TCCU Development The Jewelry Luncheon on Tuesday, April 26 at The Little America Manager Mary Burchett. “Money raised at this event ensures Hotel is an opportunity to acquire beautiful jewelry pieces and support no family is turned away from our evidence-based, trau- The Children’s Center Utah. Photo courtesy of The Children’s Center Utah
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2022 HIGH SCHOOL
SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES
The City Journals present the 2022 High School Sports Schedules for Spring. We’ve included all games, matches and tournaments as provided by the schools as well as the Utah High School Activities Association. Springtime weather can often play havoc with scheduled games and matches, so dates, times and places are subject to change. Check with your high school websites for changes. Enjoy and support local high school athletes, and follow them each week in our Davis Journal weekly newspaper as well as online at davisjournal.com.
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BASEBALL
(all games at 3:30 p.m.)
April 12: Davis at Weber Clearfield at Farmington Box Elder at Bountiful Northridge at Woods Cross Bonneville at Viewmont April 13: Weber at Davis Farmington at Clearfield Bountiful at Box Elder Woods Cross at Northridge Viewmont at Bonneville April 15: Davis at Weber Clearfield at Farmington Box Elder at Bountiful Northridge at Woods Cross Bonneville at Viewmont April 19: Farmington at Davis Northridge at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville Viewmont at Box Elder April 20: Davis at Farmington Bountiful at Northridge Bonneville at Woods Cross Box Elder at Viewmont April 22: Farmington at Davis Northridge at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville Viewmont at Box Elder April 23: Woods Cross vs. Crimson Cliffs HS–at Syracuse (noon) April 26: Layton at Farmington Bountiful at Viewmont Box Elder at Woods Cross
Mountain View at Davis April 27: Farmington at Layton Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Box Elder April 29: Layton at Farmington Bountiful at Viewmont Box Elder at Woods Cross May 3: Fremont at Davis Farmington at Syracuse Woods Cross at Bountiful Northridge at Viewmont May 4: Davis at Fremont Syracuse at Farmington Bountiful at Woods Cross Viewmont at Northridge May 6: Fremont at Davis Farmington at Syracuse Woods Cross at Bountiful Northridge at Viewmont May 9: Davis at Clearfield Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Woods Cross May 10: Clearfield at Davis Bonneville at Bountiful Woods Cross at Viewmont Farmington at Cottonwood (4 p.m.) May 11: Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Woods Cross Davis at Clearfield May 13: State 5A and 6A tournaments begin
SOFTBALL
(all games at 3:30 p.m.) April 12: Farmington at Clearfield Bountiful at Woods Cross April 13: Uintah at Bountiful April 14: Davis at Farmington Woods Cross at Box Elder April 15: Woods Cross at Clearfield April 19: Farmington at Syracuse Davis at Layton Northridge at Bountiful Bonneville at Woods Cross April 21: Layton at Farmington Fremont at Davis Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Woods Cross April 22: Bountiful at Payson Woods Cross at Davis Viewmont at Taylorsville April 26: Farmington at Fremont
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Davis at Weber Bountiful at Box Elder Northridge at Woods Cross April 27: Herriman at Bountiful April 28: Weber at Farmington Syracuse at Davis Woods Cross at Bountiful April 29: Bountiful at Syracuse May 3: Davis at Clearfield Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Box Elder May 5: Clearfield at Farmington Woods Cross at Bonneville May 10: Farmington at Davis Woods Cross at Mtn. Ridge May 11: State tournaments begin
BOYS LACROSSE (times vary)
April 12: Davis at Roy Fremont at Farmington April 13: Northridge at Bountiful Bonneville at Viewmont Box Elder at Woods Cross April 14: Davis at Weber Layton at Farmington April 15: Box Elder at Bountiful Woods Cross at Viewmont April 18: Bountiful at Olympus April 19: Fremont at Davis Farmington at Syracuse April 20: Bountiful at Bonneville Viewmont at Box Elder Woods Cross at Northridge April 21: Davis at Farmington April 22: Bountiful at Viewmont Bonneville at Woods Cross April 26: Layton at Davis Farmington at Roy April 27: Woods Cross at Bountiful
Viewmont at Northridge April 28: Davis at Clearfield Weber at Farmington April 29: Bountiful at Northridge Viewmont at Bonneville Woods Cross at Box Elder May 3: Davis at Syracuse Clearfield at Farmington May 4: Bountiful at Box Elder Viewmont at Woods Cross May 5: Roy at Davis Farmington at Fremont May 6: Bonneville at Bountiful Box Elder at Viewmont Northridge at Woods Cross May 10: Weber at Davis Farmington at Layton May 11: Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville May 13: Bountiful at Woods Cross Northridge at Viewmont
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GIRLS LACROSSE (times vary)
April 12: Viewmont at Bonneville Box Elder at Woods Cross Northridge at Bountiful Farmington at Fremont Roy at Davis April 14: Woods Cross at Viewmont Box Elder at Bountiful Farmington at Layton Weber at Davis April 19: Viewmont at Box Elder Woods Cross at Northridge Bountiful at Bonneville Syracuse at Farmington Davis at Fremont April 21: Bountiful at Viewmont Bonneville at Woods Cross Farmington at Davis April 26: Viewmont at Northridge Woods Cross at Bountiful Roy at Farmington Davis at Layton April 28: Bonneville at Viewmont Woods Cross at Box Elder
Bountiful at Northridge Farmington at Weber Clearfield at Davis May 3: Viewmont at Woods Cross Bountiful at Box Elder Farmington at Clearfield Syracuse at Davis May 5: Box Elder at Viewmont Northridge at Woods Cross Bonneville at Bountiful Fremont at Farmington Davis at Roy May 10: Viewmont at Bountiful Bonneville at Woods Cross Layton at Farmington Davis at Weber May 12: Northridge at Viewmont Bountiful at Woods Cross Farmington at American Fork May 13: Corner Canyon at Davis May 17: State playoffs begin
BOYS SOCCER
(all games at 3:30 p.m.) April 13: Weber at Davis Farmington at Layton Woods Cross at Bountiful April 15: Farmington at Davis Bountiful at Box Elder Viewmont at Woods Cross April 19: Bonneville at Bountiful Northridge at Woods Cross April 20: Fremont at Farmington April 22: Farmington at Clearfield Syracuse at Davis Viewmont at Bountiful Woods Cross at Bonneville April 26: Bountiful at Woods Cross
April 27: Davis at Weber Layton at Farmington April 29: Syracuse at Farmington Davis at Fremont Northridge at Bountiful Box Elder at Woods Cross May 3: Woods Cross at Viewmont May 4: Clearfield at Davis Farmington at Weber May 6: Davis at Layton Bountiful at Bonneville Woods Cross at Northridge May 13: State tournaments begin
BOYS TENNIS
(all matches 3:30 p.m.)
TRACK
April 13: Weber at Farmington April 14: Region 5 Relays at Woods Cross April 15: Farmington Fire Fest at Farmington April 20: Fremont at Davis April 21: Region 5 meet at Northridge April 22: Wildcat Invitational at Woods Cross
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April 27: Davis at Syracuse Farmington at Clearfield April 29-30: Davis High Invitational at Davis May 6-7: BYU Invitational at BYU May 11-12: Region 1 championships–TBA Region 5 championships– Woods Cross May 19-21: State 6A and 5A championships at BYU
April 12: Fremont at Davis Woods Cross at Viewmont Farmington at Brighton Bountiful at Bonneville April 14: Davis at Syracuse Layton at Farmington Woods Cross at Bonneville Bountiful at Northridge April 19: Farmington at Clearfield Davis at Layton Woods Cross at Bountiful April 21: Davis at Farmington Box Elder at Woods Cross Viewmont at Bountiful April 22-23: Ashton Invitational April 26: Farmington at Fremont Weber at Davis Woods Cross at Northridge Bountiful at Box Elder
April 28: Weber at Farmington Woods Cross at Viewmont Bonneville at Bountiful May 2-3: Region 1 tournament at Mt. Ogden Park May 3: Bonneville at Woods Cross Bountiful at Northridge May 5: Woods Cross at Bountiful Region 1 meet at Ogden High (also May 6) Region 5 meet–TBA May 10-12: Region 5 tournament location TBA May 12-14 State 6A meet at Liberty Park May 19-21 State 5A meet at Liberty Park Photos by Roger V. Tuttle
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Bountiful lacrosse previews
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OYS Head coach Peter Jordan has high hopes for a team this season that returns much of its roster from a team that reached the semifinals in Division B last season. “Many of our kids have been playing lacrosse for a long time, and have been playing varsity since their freshman year,” Jordan said. “So, this group has been around for a long time and is locked in. If we can figure out how to play as a team, we could go far.” Senior attackman Hayden Hanson, who was second in goals and assists last season, is back for Bountiful and is expected to be the offensive leader. “Hayden is one of the more talented guys I’ve coached,” Jordan said. “He’s a lacrosse junkie who plays yearround.” Jordan said senior Teegan Dougher is also an incredible athlete who has come a long way, along with senior defender Tenoch Elggren, who has “worked hard to be at the level he’s at, transforming his body to be super physical.” Jordan also noted senior attackman Jamison Bain and senior long stick middle Cole Terry as expected leaders on and off the field. “Jamison is super crafty, has a good stick and is a really good finisher inside,” Jordan said. “Cole is super smart and just does stuff I’ve never seen high school kids do. He’s the best ground baller I’ve ever seen.” Jordan, who is also a Redhawks football coach has brought some athletes over from the gridiron, including sophomore quarterback Faletan Fatuallah. “He’s an incredible athlete who has pure physicality,” Jordan said. “His stick’s not where we want it to be, but he can move his feet.” Also on the 2022 BHS team is seniors Smith Alley, Dresden Bowman, Truman Breinholt-Mitchell, Jamison Clegg, Grady Clemons, Nicholas Clemons, Marc Croft, Benjamin DeBarros, Jaxon Demorest, Wyatt Farr, Connor Hansen, David Hess, Seth Holtman, Porter Hadley, William Kilpack, Blake Pattison and Declan Watt; juniors Cooper Lowe, Adam Mabey and Isaac Stout; sophomores Jensen Freeman, Nathan Horne, Jonathan Scott, Faletau Satuala and Tate Terry; and
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freshmen Ryland Hewitt and Charlie Thorin. Jordan will be assisted by Allen Clemons and Britt Cornaby and statistician Tamie Hanson on the coaching staff this season. GIRLS Millie Urie, Sunny Price-Huish, Emily Pulsipher, Emily Stewart and Eliza Collins are back for a Bountiful team that is continually recruiting and teaching the game to young players. “The girls did an amazing job at spreading the word about how much fun they had last year and we were able to more than double our numbers from last year,” said second-year head coach Olivia Cope. Two of those the Redhawks picked up are Christina Eyring and Megan Youngberg who are brand new to the sport. “They made the varsity team because of their footwork and impressive drive to stop the ball on defense and cause turnovers,” Cope said. Cope has been focusing on the fundamentals of lacrosse in trying to get her players up to speed for season play. “I want to pick up where we left off last year,” Cope said. “We ended up with a pretty competitive team even though most girls were brand new to lacrosse last year. This year, with a varsity and JV team, we can keep building on the things we ended with last year and take it to the next level.” The varsity squad, coached by Cope, will also consist of Hallie Bryson, Riley Coats, Violet Holley, Noelle Lamoureux, Abigail Mortensen, Grace Nixon, Sarah Olsen, Abigail Taylor, Hannah Thacker, London Wofford and Kalli Youngberg. Jonathan Lamoureux will coach the JV team, which includes Kate Collins, Camila De La Cruz, Ella Gillian, Kennedy Green, Paige Haas, Reagan James, Gabriela Leavitt, Veronica Loveless, Hannah Lyman, Chloe Manning, Ava Menlove, Leah Moon, Maria Oliveira, Anne Richter, Elisabeth Rose, Sophia Soberanis, Iris Soriano, Savannah Stewart, Ava Vorwaller, Madalyn Wagstaff and Kate Weaver. — Catherine Garrett and Tom Haraldsen
Bountiful girls’ golf preview
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ountiful has been dominating Region 5 golf the past several years and, with the exception of the cancelled 2020 season, the Redhawks have won seven consecutive titles. “It’s a bit of a rebuilding year, but the girls are motivated to go win region,” said second-year coach Kurt Bosen, who has been with the BHS program for eight years. “It’s not going to be easy, but we’ll give it a go.” Senior Molly Murri and Kylie Ohlson, along with junior Holland Staker and sophomore Breea Patterson will be looked to for leadership on and off the course this season. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm on our team with some girls that are really into it and get out and play year-round and work on their game,” Bosen said. “We also have others who are new to golf, but work hard.” Also on the 2022 squad are seniors Sidni Bott and Ella Snyder; juniors Jane Lewis, Kate Martin and Sophie Milne; sophomores Rory Miller, Amelia Mower, Ava Woolley and Cambrie Wernli; and freshman Katie Harper.
Easter Egg Hunts are back in local cities
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fter two years of COVID-affected holidays, Easter events are back in Bountiful and West Bountiful. Be sure to bring your own baskets or bags, and be on time for the best chance to get holiday treats. Events are free. Bountiful City’s Youth Council presents the Bunny Hop on Saturday, April 16, from 9-11 a.m. The event starts at Bountiful Park (400 N. 200 West) with a free Egg hunt for kids 12 and under. Following the egg hunt, families can enjoy carnival activities, get a photo with the Easter Bunny and purchase food and drinks. Tickets are cash only. The West Bountiful Youth Council will host the city’s annual Easter Egg Scramble at West Bountiful City Park (550 W. 1600 North) on Saturday, April 16. Activities begin — Catherine Garrett promptly at 9:30 a.m. –Peri Kinder
Viewmont girls’ golf preview
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iewmont High senior Adri Summerhays won medalist honors at Lakeside March 17 with a round of 76, defeating Northridge’s Isabel Wade by one stroke – with the next closest competitor 13 shots back. “We tried to get the girls as much tournament experience as possible during the offseason,” said head coach Nick O’Neal, who is in his fourth year. “Our goals for the season are to win region as a team and compete for state.”
Also on the Viewmont squad this season are senior Avery Browning; juniors Sophie Brezoff and Brody McMullan; and sophomores Isabel Anderson, Grace Fabrizio, Anna Howe, Grace Kunzler, Ellie Nielson, Emily Trimming and Kate Woods. The Region 5 tournament is still to be determined with the 5A state championship scheduled for May 9-10 at River Oaks. — Catherine Garrett
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Rec Center to operate Legacy Baseball South Davis Recreation District has taken over operations of the Legacy Baseball League. West Bountiful Mayor Ken Romney has signed a facilities use agreement which turns over the operation of the West Bountiful baseball fields, shown here, to the district. Photo by Julie Thompson
Podcasts on schools, government and food
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ur Davis Journal podcasts–called The Davis Beat–continue to bring in community leaders discussing aspects of life here in Davis County. Jodi Lunt, director of the Davis Education Foundation, discusses how her office helps students and their families dealing with economic needs–from shoes to clothing to everyday meals. She talks about the Student Centers that are open or being constructed at district high schools, centers where students can wash their clothes, find a place to rest or catch up on studies, and even get something to eat. She talks about the plans the Founda-
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tion has for the future. Congressman Chris Stewart shares highlights from his new book, “The Final Fight for Freedom.” He discusses the role that each of us have in helping preserve America’s freedom. Rebekah Anderson, executive director of the Bountiful Food Pantry, talks about the need for food in the county, how the Pantry distributes literally tons of food items to scores of households, and how others can help. All of these podcasts and more are available online at anchor.fm/davisjournal. l
Viewmont lacrosse previews
OYS One of the top goalies in the state in senior Tommy Fraser returns for the Viewmont High program that finished second in the state in Division C last year. “We had a terrible first part of the season last year as we had a bunch of guys come in with no idea what they were doing,” said new co-coach Luke Salmon, who has been with the program for four years. “After some coaching, it started clicking and we ended up having an awesome playoff.” The Vikings lost their top faceoff player, but do return juniors Abe Salmon and Presley Gubler along with seniors Zach Allington, Lincoln Browning and Max Staples to provide leadership on and off the field. Luke Salmon will tag-team the head coaching duties with Matt Wilson this season. The pair were assistants with Don Stringham the past couple of years before Stringham stepped down with health issues. “We had a good thing going last year as we ran a lot of practices and games with Don not always being able to be there,” Luke Salmon said. “So, we decided to split up administrative and coaching duties to make it work.” The coaches’ main objectives for the Viewmont program are to create a fun and safe environment, “be a brotherhood for the boys,” and put an extremely competitive product on the field for every game. They went recruiting within the VHS hallways and found about 15 football players and wrestlers that wanted to participate in a spring sport. “When you find other athletes, they come in understanding defense and how to stay in front of opponents,” Luke Salmon said. “That is helping our athleticism starting out while our returners also got bigger and stronger. We need more reps and continual learning, but are far above and beyond where we were at the beginning of last year.” Also on the VHS squad this season are seniors Zak Allington, Austin Bates, Jacob Bell, Logan Breck, Russ Cluff, Alexander Kjar, Porter Randall, Ryker Warner and Taylor Wilson; juniors Parker Burt, Eli Gibbs,
Caleb Hansen, Kai Horlacher, Cole Mudrow, Camden Stephenson, Ben Thomas, Walker Vest and Coby Winget; sophomores Austin Allen, Nathan Delgado, Brandon Groethe, Nathan Hansen, Christian Hirst, Henry Holmgren, JJ King, Luke Lamaar, Evan Larsen, Luke Larsen, Eli Lewis, Carson Malo, Landon Sharp, Parley Shupe, Braxton Siddoway, Sam Terreros, Darrin Tovey, Bridger Vandermeide, Jacob Walker and Rykert Zeh; and freshman Boston Wetzel. GIRLS Viewmont’s Keely Banks, Hannah Bird and Tory Wheatley return to lead the Vikings’ offensively this season who hope to improve on their quarterfinal finish in Division C a season ago. Head coach Dana Fisher also said Kali Jones and Elsie Tomlinson will be her key defenders along with an “up and coming goalie” in freshman Brittley Gines. “This is the most excitement I’ve had in a preseason,” Fisher, who is in her second year at Viewmont, said. “These girls have been really dedicated to their workouts and weights and they are so prepared physically. We expect big things out of them.” Also on the 2022 squad are Lauren Ames, Rylee Atwood, Sarah Bell, Ella Darden, Avery Drake, Allie Eliason, Haley Erekson, Mykallen Gines, Sage Godfrey, Rachel Lee, Emma Lether, Bridgette Lowe, Paige Mair, Caitlin Phelps, Eliza Runolfson, Gretel Runolfson, Macey Strong and Emma Walker. “Between the experience we have returning, a handful of brand-new players and a good group of coaches we have great energy and are looking and feeling good,” Fisher said. Between Fisher’s 10 years of coaching lacrosse at Woods Cross and Viewmont, she has former VHS player Micala Harris – who was All-State when she played for the Vikings – and former Division I lacrosse and hockey player Tara Riley handling her offense and defense, respectively. — Catherine Garrett and Tom Haraldsen
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An Easter message: Hope By Rev. Robin Swope | Bountiful Community Church
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f there is anything our world needs today it is hope. After two years of fear brought on by the pandemic followed immediately by the possibility of Nuclear War dangling on the horizon, we can find ourselves worn out and in need of a break. We need hope. We need something to look forward to instead of nothing but the prospect of chaos and danger in our future that has been constantly lingering in the media zeitgeist of our era. Easter is hope. It offers the opportunity to focus on the good and the possibilities of change that we all yearn for in our world. In its basics it uplifts us to hope that this world of tragedy and chaos is not all there is, in the Resurrection of Christ we have hope of not only life after death but a new and glorious beginning. A new body and a world free of prejudice, hate, war and violence is the promise that God gave us in the Resurrection of Christ. Even if you don’t believe it is an inspiring dream we all hope for. A world without hate or the boundaries we all put between ourselves. A world instead built on love, compassion and peace, where we love our neighbor as ourselves in word, deed and intent. We all long for such things, especially in the world we find ourselves in. Easter is transformative. Easter is the
culmination of Christ’s ministry. He told His disciples over and over that He must sacrifice Himself and rise from the dead. They didn’t really get it until it happened. They thought Christ would be King instead of the Suffering Servant. But Christ’s ministry focused on the needs of others, it focused on love not glory. Christ let Himself face death to show us that death is not the end but rather a transformation. It is no mistake that Easter is a spring holiday after which the desolate landscape of winter is transformed by new life, growth and splendor. It is a divine metaphor for the possibility of change that is empowered by the possibility of Easter and all its implications. Easter is transformative and can bring hope. If that is true, how can you get a bit of this hope and transformative power yourself during this season? By love, compassion and acceptance of others. SALT LAKE VALLEY JOURNALS 7.73x5.49.eps
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That is the main message of Christ that culminated in the transforming Resurrection. Love. 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40 NIV Love is transformative. Love can cross boundaries and make those boundaries dissolve. Love can mend old wounds. Love can inspire people to greatness. Love can inspire change. Love can end wars. Easter is God’s gift of love to you. God wants to inspire you to follow Christ’s law of love and transform the world around you. To give the world hope. For if we truly care for one another, that generates hope. This Easter, try to be more compassionate. Don’t let your opinion of others be generated by someone else, or some group you are involved with. Let your opinion of others be covered in the same grace God gives you and let us together transform the world with love and hope. Amen.l 10/6/2014
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Comcast invests in Tech-Moms, a program that encourages women to move into tech By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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meet the college requirement. Two days later they offered me the job. The only condition was that I would go back to school and start working towards my degree. My salary has had a great increase too! I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to be part of Tech-Moms.” The value of the contributions Utah women make is incredible,” said Deneiva Knight, Director of External Affairs at Comcast. “That's one reason we are partnering with Tech-Moms. We want to help provide women the opportunity to build the skills, knowledge, and professional network they need to transition into or re-enter a career in tech.” Comcast has a history of community investment bringing digital equity to communities with programs like the $1 billion initiative Project UP. The project provides safe spaces for students to access free WiFi, it supports 13,000 small business owners of color with tech services, and it works with thousands of partners across the country. With Comcast’s support, Tech-Moms has the opportunity to introduce women to careers that could change their lives. As more jobs open in the tech industry, women are empowered to apply for positions they’d never considered. “I really am loving my new job so much more than I ever could have imagined,” said Tech-Moms participant Sherrie Hall. “Also, I didn't realize that this was what has been missing from my life. It feels so good to work and
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Female golfers will mix business and fun at the Copper Rock Championships in April By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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ormer Utah Senator Pat Jones understands not all business discussions happen in the office. Often, valuable deals are made on a golf course. When she realized many women aren’t usually involved in golf tournaments, she understood how often they are left out of important business decisions. As the CEO of the Women’s Leadership Insititute, Jones organized a women’s golf clinic and tournament where they could build relationships, learn the basics of game and golf etiquette, participate in a scramble, and put themselves in a better position for inclusion. “What I’ve learned, and I knew it intuitively, is that golf is the language of business,” Jones said. “That’s just how business has worked for so many years. It’s important for women to learn a sport that can help further their careers.” The program was so successful that the WLI entered into an exclusive three-year charity partnership with the LPGA Epson Tour at the Copper Rock Golf Course near Hurricane, Utah. The event is a week-long immersion for female leaders in Utah with the opportunity to play with top golfers and network with other professionals. This year’s Copper Rock Championship event will run from April 18-23 and feature 220 pro female golfers. Last year’s event was a success, although Jones admitted she was a little intimidated playing with pro golfers. She even took a few lessons. “I felt I had to play in the Pro-Am,” she said. “Since I was encouraging women, I felt I had to walk the talk. I can’t wait to go again this year. The pro golfers were so generous with their time and advice.” The event starts on Monday, with the WLI Pro-Am, fol-
lowed by a Meet the Pros Night on Tuesday. Wednesday is the ElevateHER Challenge Luncheon with keynote speaker Sharlene Wells Hawkes. The luncheon will be a time to recognize companies that have accepted the ElevateHER Challenge. Thursday through Saturday is the Copper Rock Championships where the women can cheer on their Pro-Am teammates as they vie for the title. “ElevateHER is a corporate challenge with six actions companies can take based on best practices that will elevate women in business,” Jones said. The program’s goal is to increase the number of women in leadership positions and the retention rate of female workers. Companies are asked to increase the number of women who serve on community and corporate boards, establish a women’s leadership development program, close wage gaps, and encourage women to run for public office. WLI started in 2015 to elevate female leaders in Utah. With the WLI Career Development Series, companies can sponsor female leaders, investing in their future. “It’s been hugely popular,” Jones said. “Companies who have accepted the challenge can send female leaders, mid to senior level. When women go back and teach their teams, it helps them be seen as the leader they are. It’s really magical.” WLI also offers a Political Development Series that coaches women who want to run for office. The program started seven years ago and more than 300 women have completed the course. Several women currently serving as mayors in Utah went through the program. “I couldn’t be happier with how this is shaping up,” Jones
The 2021 Copper Rock Championship was won by Bailey Tardy, who prevailed by three shots. The 2022 championships and WLI Pro-Am run Apr. 18-23 at Copper Rock Golf Course in Hurricane, Utah. Photo courtesy of Copper Rock Championship
said. “[Men] are our allies and advocates for women. There are some awesome men in our state. They are part of the solution.”l
Members of Brigham Young’s Vanguard Company played prominent roles in South Davis County By Julie Thompson | The City Journals
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hen Brigham Young declared, “This is the right place” 175 years ago, his proclamation extended beyond the valley immediately before him. The first settlers arrived in Bountiful just two months after the first wagon company emerged from Emigration Canyon. Vermont native Heber C. Kimball was 46 years old when he traveled as a member of the Vanguard Company. One of his many business interests included the development of grist mills. Kimball selected Bountiful as the site of one of these mills in 1852. The project was undertaken by Daniel Davis and Isaac Hunter. When Kimball died in 1868, his estate sold the mill to the Bountiful Cooperative Mercantile for $8,000. The mill operated for four decades until the roller mills were introduced, making this burr type of mill obsolete. In 1937, a replica of the grist mill was built by Daughters of Utah Pioneer and is located 30 yards east of the original mill. The replica is located just south of Bountiful High School on Orchard Drive and is adorned with an historical marker placed by the Davis Heritage Company of Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
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In 1984, as Davis County crews were constructing a debris catch site for Mill Creek, workers struggled to remove a tree during excavation. The roots of the tree had grown and become entangled around two millstones over the course of the preceding century. The stones are now displayed next to the replica with a marker placed by the Sons of Utah Pioneers. Local legend includes the story of George Quinn McNeil, a local trapper who was enlisted by Daniel Davis and Jerry Ellis to capture black bears in the Wasatch Mountains. These bears were reportedly transported to the mill where they were trained to work. After the closure of the mill, the McNeils attempted to use the bears in a traveling show, but the venture failed due to the misbehavior of the bears. l
A replica of a grist mill once operating in Bountiful, along with two millstones unearthed at the site in 1984, mark the location of the mill built shortly after pioneers settled in Utah. Photo by Julie Thompson
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Supporting Small Businesses is Good for the Economy By Robert Spendlove | Zions Bank Senior Economist
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recently visited Weller Book Works in Salt Lake City. The 93-year-old independent bookstore is among the treasured small businesses in Utah that give our neighborhoods their distinctive flavor and create a feeling of community. Small businesses like Weller Book Works not only have an important place in our hearts, but they also play a vital role in our economy. In Utah, 99% of companies are considered small businesses and they employ 45% of state’s workforce. Nationally, small businesses have accounted for two-thirds of net new job creation since 2000, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. They also keep money close to home. If you spend $100 at a local small business, roughly $67 stays in your community. Small businesses have been a key driver of Utah’s economic rebound from the pandemic, though they still face enormous challenges. With inflation now at a 40-year high, one in four small business owners report that inflation is their biggest concern, according
to the March NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. Much of this inflation is caused by struggles in the supply chain, and 92% of small businesses say they have been impacted by supply chain disruptions. Small businesses also continue to grapple with labor shortages. Almost half of business owners could not fill job openings, the NFIB survey found. Given these pressures, it’s not surprising that 63% of Utahns have an unfavorable outlook on business conditions nationally over the next 12 months, as measured by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Utah Consumer Sentiment Survey. The survey found less pessimism toward business conditions in the Beehive State, where only 36% of Utahns have an unfavorable outlook. There may be some relief ahead for small businesses. The Federal Reserve is taking aggressive action to control price increases. The Fed hiked the key short-term interest by a quarter point in March, marking its first rate increase in more than three years. Up to six additional rate hikes are expected this year, which could cause interest rates to increase by as much as two percent. Their hope is to deflate some of the bubbles that have formed because the overheating economy. Another positive sign for small businesses is Utah’s strong job market. All of Utah’s
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will pressure food prices, and nickel, which is an essential ingredient in stainless steel and a component in lithium-iron batteries. This will add yet another element of uncertainty to the small business recovery. In the meantime, the best way to help ensure the survival of our favorite neighborhood small businesses is to support them as much as possible. Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.Al
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Utahns are asked to take a high-speed internet test By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com
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hen it comes to state broadband access, Utah ranks 29th on the list of best-connected states. While that’s not terrible, it also demonstrates room for improvement. Based on low-price internet plans, wired broadband coverage and friendliness to broadband competition, the ranking reflects a digital gap for Utah residents. The Utah Broadband Center is addressing that gap and conducting a statewide internet speed test to collect data. Residents can access the 60-second test at speedtest.utah.gov which will identify areas in Utah with low or no access to highspeed internet. Data collected will guide decision-making when allocating resources toward internet projects in the state. In a message to residents, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said, “A high-speed broadband internet connection has become an integral part of our lives. It’s more than just having access to the internet, it’s about connecting to work, education, healthcare, entertainment, or with family and friends. That’s why I encourage all Utahns to take the state’s new internet speed test.” Currently, the average download speed in Salt Lake City is 151.4mbps with an average speed of 163.7mbps statewide. San Juan
and Daggett Counties have the most limited access with internet speeds rarely above 25mbps. “Access to reliable and affordable internet connectivity has become increasingly important in our daily lives, and without it, individuals lack access to critical digital resources, such as distance learning, telework, and telemedicine,” said Ryan Starks, managing director of business services a the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The Utah Broadband Center collaborated with GeoPartners, a geospatial engineering firm, to create a map used to identify levels of high-speed broadband. All residents are encouraged to self-report their speed at the testing website. Those without any internet access are asked to call 1-435-777-TEST (8378) to report why they don’t have access to the internet. The Utah Internet Speed Test, available in both English and Spanish, is secure and information remains anonymous. People taking the test will be asked their location and monthly internet cost. As reliable internet connection becomes a bigger part of business, employment and education, bridging the digital divide across the state will reap benefits for residents cur-
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Utah Ear Institute Hires Two New Doctors of Audiology Utah Ear Institute has long been recognized as one of the premiere clinics in Northern Utah for hearing, tinnitus, and balance services. We have recently expanded to a total of five convenient locations to serve patients across the Wasatch Front. As the demand for audiological treatment has increased, Utah Ear Institute has newly acquired two additional doctors of audiology in order to better serve the community. Each of them brings unique experiences and expertise to aid patients in improving their quality of life. We hope that you will come in to meet them and see how they each can play an important and knowledgeable role in your hearing healthcare. Dr. Frans brings experience and training by way of hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings, cochlear implant fittings and mapping for adults, as well as pediatrics. She further specializes in assistive listening technology, tinnitus management, and hearing aid verification. She strives to provide personalized care to each one of her patients, no matter how unique their hearing experience is. “I love finding the perfect hearing solution for each and every one of my patients.” Dr. Frans’ experience and training is bolstered in her scholastics by way of Rockhurst University in Kansas City where she received a Bachelors in Communication Disorders. She earned her Doctorate in Audiology from
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with in-home estimate & FREE gutter inspection! EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022 Consumer Disclosure/Award Rules: All participants who attend an estimated 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will receive a $50 gift card. No purchase is necessary. Retail value is $50. Offer sponsored by LeafGuard Holdings, Inc. Limit one gift card per household. LeafGuard procures, sells, and installs seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or have a life partner, both cohabitating persons must attend and complete presentation together. Participants must have a valid photo ID, understand English, and be legally able to enter into a contract. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of LeafGuard or affiliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants in a LeafGuard in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former LeafGuard customers. Promotion may not be extended, transferred, or substituted except that LeafGuard may substitute a gift card of equal or greater value if it deems it necessary. Gift card and terms and conditions (https://www.darden.com/gift-cards/terms-and-conditions) of such gift card will be mailed to the participant via first class US Mail within 21 days of receipt of promotion form provided at consultation. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or promoted by Darden Restaurants and is subject to change without notice prior to reservation.
$99 Installation EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022
Offer does not include cost of material. Discount applied by representative at time of contract execution.
LeafGuard operates as LeafGuard of Utah in Utah under license number UT 11650889-5501
Guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home, or we will clean your gutters for free!