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ou may have only noticed it in your subconscious, but driving around the streets and roadways in Bountiful City, it’s hard not to notice it’s bright, colorful and cheerful – especially in the summer. That doesn’t happen by accident. And in fact it’s a year-round process. The Bountiful Parks Department has responsibility for 220 acres of parks, streetscapes, rights-of-way and flowerbeds. It means maintaining two greenhouses where parks personnel propagate and grow over 20,000 flowers which includes 20 different species. They nurture them in the offseason, and plant them as spring and summer come along. The results are breathtaking. “I can’t imagine what our city would look like without these beautiful flowers,” said Bountiful resident Amy Lawson. “The parks are just amazing, and they seem to keep the flowerbeds and shrubs looking great all through summer and into fall.” Parks Director Brock Hill has a lot on his plate besides just the floral and fauna. His department, made up of seven full-time employees and as many as 24 seasonal or part-time employees in the summer, are also responsible for the upkeep of 17 parks, 25 boweries, three stages, 36 bathrooms, 13 playgrounds, seven soccer fields, 18 tennis courts, sex pickleball courts, six baseball fields, two softball fields, and the Bark Park for dogs. And don’t forget about the Bountiful Ridge Golf Course, part of which falls under the department’s responsibilities. That breakdown per full-time employee is 31-plus acres apiece. City Manager Gary Hill pointed out that the City of St. George, which has 550 acres of parks, has 60 full-time and over 100 part-time employees in its parks division. That equals 9 acres/full-time employee.l
(Left to right) Elizabeth New, Emma Clarke, Hailey Bleazard and Becca Edge with the Bountiful City Parks Department plant flowers in the medians at 400 North and Main Street. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Kim Santoro, oversees the design and planting of 5,000 - 8,000 plants on Main Street. In fact, any place you see flowers in a public space, the Bountiful Parks department has likely been involved. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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Hike with your dog for a pawsitively fun adventure By Karmel Harper/k.harper@mycityjournals.com
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iking with your four-legged best friend can be a great adventure which provides both of you exercise, companionship, and great joy. Preparing your pup for the trail prior to your first hike together is essential to ensure readiness and safety. According to REI.com, it is highly recommended that you visit your veterinarian and ask key questions before venturing out together in the wild. -Is your dog physically ready? A young dog’s bones need to be fully developed, which is usually a year of age plus or minus a few months depending on size and other factors. -Does your dog need specific vaccinations and immunizations? Lakes and ponds could be contaminated with Leptospirosis or Giardia from infected animals, and your vet can provide preventative measures for outdoor destinations. -Is your dog’s immune system ready? Your vet can advise you on when it is safe to venture out on the trail by factoring the rate of natural immunity and your dog’s vaccine schedule. Additional tips include obedience training and knowing trail etiquette. Respect others’ space on the trail. Not everyone is comfortable with dogs – especially families with young children. You must maintain control of your dog at all times and be able to keep your dog calm as other hikers and pooches pass by. Step off the trail to yield the right of way to other hikers, bikes, and horses. If you’re on a trail or the backcountry that allows dogs to be off leash, make sure your dog has strong recall skills and you have voice control over them. This means that when they are off leash and you call them back to you, they will immediately return to you. A solid recall is one of the most important skills you can have to ensure safety and avoid mishaps and danger with certain terrain, other hikers, and wildlife. Carry plenty of poop bags,
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Nova and Aspen of Kaysville love hiking the Grotto in Hornet Canyon, Davis County. Photo courtesy of Brianna Glass.
Millcreek Canyon Advanced: Mt. Timpanogos in Utah County. Baker’s blog provides detailed descriptions of these trails with accompanying photos. Joanne Bolnick of Herriman said, “Hikes with my dog are always exciting. For me, it’s being outdoors and getting exercise. For him it’s finding game birds and bunnies to chase.” Natalie Johnson Morrison of Kaysville hikes with her Canine Companions service dog, Davin. Morrison said, “His hiking speed
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Buy experiences not things By Becca Rodgers | The City Journals
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ow many times in your life have you felt excited as you anticipated the arrival of a Christmas or birthday gift? Do you remember how thrilling it was to grasp that brand new iPhone or laptop computer? You may not remember much, because those feelings are always fleeting. As you gain new material possessions you soon adapt to them, and they become ordinary objects that are a regular part of your environment. Compare this to the stark contrast of every new experience you have with the people you’re connected to. Do you remember when you purchased new camping supplies or the time you went camping and hiked with your kids to an amazing waterfall that everyone stood beneath? Do you remember how much you paid for those rock concert tickets or how exhilarating it was to sing and dance your way through the concert with a best friend? The tickets were lifeless pieces of paper that couldn’t be changed. However, the concert you attended gave you the opportunity to create new moments and lasting memories. “I took a cake decorating class from Orson Gygi,” said Bountiful resident Linda Marelli. “We made a multi-layered chocolate cake and did all the fancy decorations. I had so much fun and shared my results with my teen granddaughters. They both love to bake and were excited when they saw it. “I treated them both to new decorating tools, and they both made their own fancy cakes. They even baked them for some family birthdays. Their friends were amazed by these creations and it was a great way for me to connect with my granddaughters and have a ball doing it.”
The fortunate news is that things cost money whereas experiences don’t have to. Who remembers watching fireworks on the fourth of July or singing silly songs and performing made-up skits around a campfire? The way you felt during these moments and how you bonded with your friends and family members are your treasures for life. Certain iconic moments such as the first time you held your baby or watching your son score a winning touchdown will be moments imprinted on your mind and heart always. “When my kids were little, I bought them a big play system for the backyard,” said Hanneke Leonard of Bountiful. “We would spend every spring, summer and fall in the backyard. I would have several splash pools set up for everyone to keep cool in, and we’d use water pistols and balloons. We created fun memories without going other places on vacation.” Experiences are full of surprises. You never know exactly how they might go. Say your friends kidnapped you on your 16th birthday and policemen stopped to ask why your head was covered with a blanket while being shoved into the backseat of a car? Whether you explained the situation or ended up at a police station could not have been predicted. How many times have you made comparisons between gifts you received and those your friends did? The things you obtained could always be compared, whereas experiences cannot. They are all quite unique from each other even if they were had in the same places. Your new game system can break, but a memory, though possibly faded, cannot.
Annmarie enjoying a playhouse. Courtesy of Leonard Family
Your deepest needs for love and connection are filled through the people you know and experiences you choose to create. The most expensive toys and gadgets you can buy will always be temporary and meaningless by comparison. If you’re ever tempted to think that just one or two more items will be your ticket to happiness, remember that you are really the sum of the thousands of daily experiences you plan and create for yourself each new day. l
South Davis Recreation Center eyes expansion By Julie Thompson | City Journals
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outh Davis Recreation District Director Tiff Miller, with Todd Meyers and Whitney Ward, recently visited a West Bountiful City Council meeting in order to give a presentation concerning the inability of the facility to meet the growing population and needs of the communities it serves. With annual passholders nearing capacity, and an increased interest in sports programs, the current space and condition of the complex is inadequate. With no space for expansion, the situation will worsen
over time. While the recreation center is able to utilize gyms and outdoor spaces of local schools, the increasing needs of the school may eliminate this benefit in time. Two surveys were conducted among the residents of member communities to assess current and future needs in order to formulate a master plan. The consensus included the need for a new 50-meter pool, expanded space for fitness classes, and increased weight training and cardio areas. While an additional pool could be added
on the south side of the current building, a second location seems necessary to accommodate the remaining issues. As presented, the solution would be for the recreation district communities to purchase a 10-acre parcel of land where a running track, gymnasium, leisure and lap pools, and fitness areas could be constructed. The cost to purchase property and build such a facility is $23,800,000, with another $250,000 per year needed for operational costs. Additionally, the current SDRD is
in need of approximately $3,000,000 worth of repairs and $16,000.000 for renovations, upgrades, and expansion of the existing recreation center. A bond for the funding will be voted on as part of the 2021 municipal election this fall. If passed, the new bond would cost the average homeowner approximately $36/ year for the first three years and $76/year thereafter. The original bond passed in 2006 expires in 2026. Businesses will likely pay about $36/year in additional taxes.l
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Joyful journaling one line at a time By Becca Rodgers | The City Journals
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here may be a few die-hard journal writers out there, but journaling can become one of those annoying, have-todo tasks that keeps you away months or maybe years at a time. So why not do it in small, bite-sized chunks. Commit to one sentence a day. At the beginning of each new month, think of a journaling prompt such as: • What is one thing that happened today? • What am I grateful for today? • How do I feel today? • What made me smile today? • How did I sleep last night? • What was my biggest worry today? With just one line a day, you will have completed 30 or so sentences about one topic by the end of each month. Mike Knudson of Bountiful said, “Life is a string of moments. Just as thousands of minute pixels come together to create a beautiful image, I believe capturing the key moment of each day in a thoughtful sentence can result in a beautiful story of one’s life as those moments string together over time.” Wow, a sentence a day keeps the agony away. You can manage that! It will be easy, painless and give you a feeling of success after completing it. When a task
becomes enjoyable, you will return to it again and again. This short, daily writing habit will aid you to stick with it for days, months and hopefully years. That in turn will give you a written personal history that you wouldn’t otherwise have. “Journaling is such a healthy outlet for our thoughts and emotions!,” said Maddie LaMont of Bountiful. “We often go through things that can be difficult to share with others. Expressing how we truly feel in a journal, without judgment or opinion of others can be a great coping strategy. It is also a great tool to remember the good in our lives! I enjoy looking back at old entries and remembering details of my life I may have forgotten about. I love to be reminded of the good. This helps me keep a greater perspective of life!” What are some other great reasons to journal? Journaling is a wonderful way to motivate you. When you know you will be writing about some of your daily events, it will help you want to complete various productive tasks before the sun sets each day. You will learn new things about yourself while reading older experiences. Just like watching a movie or reading a book for the second or third time, there will be new things you notice or understand better
about yourself. A fresh perspective may assist you in seeing the past in different ways. Journaling helps you look beyond the exceptionally bad days you had. When looking back on these memories, it will be easier to recognize personal growth, how our emotions change, and even the unexpected humor some scenarios create. Looking back on the many happy, worthwhile moments can aid greatly during times when you’re down and life appears hopeless and hard. Journaling then becomes proof that you do have wonderful times and moments among the difficult ones. “Writing in a journal each day allows you to direct your focus to what you accomplished, what you’re grateful for and what you’re committed to doing better tomorrow,” said Hal Elrod. “Thus, you more deeply enjoy your journey each day.” Anne Frank, who was certainly in one of the most difficult situations this life can offer, said, “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” Oprah Winfrey kept a gratitude journal for 10 years straight and encouraged everyone to do so as well. She said, “I
Maddie LaMont enjoys a peaceful moment penning one significant event of the day. Photo courtesy of Maddie LaMont
simply made gratitude a day-by-day precedence. I went through the day searching out matters to be thankful for, and something always showed up.” What you focus on in life will expand. Journaling just one sentence a day can help you expand upon your dreams, whatever they may be.l
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Ten life-changing books By Rebecca Rodgers | The City Journals
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nterestingly, books that typically qualify as life-changing could also be considered selfhelp reads or those that require you to take necessary steps to improve your current style of living. Depending on what your strengths and weaknesses are will say how easy or difficult it will be to implement all that you learn from various authors. Book One: Jaime Jensen of Bountiful said “’The Hiding Place” is a true, heart-wrenching story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family. They were leaders in the Dutch Underground, hiding Jewish people in their home. Corrie was put into so many unthinkable, horrific situations. “It would have been easy to give up, become disheartened and live as a victim; however, the opposite happened,” Jensen said. “Corrie chose to see the good. She was forgiving. She recognized miracles and helped others see them as well. From this book I learned how to see the good in everything around me. I can be grateful, believe in miracles and help others. I think of the book and its lessons often.” Book Two: “The Alchemist” by Paul Coelho, describes the journey of a shepherd boy, Santiago. He is told by a Gypsy Fortune Teller that his recurring dream will lead him to finding a fortune at the Egypt pyramids. The main theme throughout the book is that you must follow your heart or ultimately God to reach your dreams/potential while on your
spiritual journey through life. Book Three: “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up; The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” by Marie Kondo. The author promises that if you follow her method to declutter your home, you will only need to do it once. She explains that the only items that should remain should “spark joy.” Anyone out there who struggles to let go of decades of unused items will greatly benefit from this information. Book Four: Katy Wilson of Bountiful said, “There is no Death.” “It helped me to see the importance of forgiveness,” she said. “If we don’t forgive others, we will be held to the same condemnation. It put into perspective for me that heaven can only be heaven when everyone there has found a state of peace. In addition to the uncertainties of life, it’s important to stay close to God.” Book Five: “Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday” by Jay Shetty. A monk mind-set will help you to get rid of negative thoughts, acquire stillness and figure out your true purpose. This thought-provoking book will teach you what habits to incorporate to obtain a more tranquil existence. Book Six: “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero. This is
a wonderful read that helps you become selfaware and discover what you really want in life. Worrying about how to accomplish this or the opinions of others will be kicked aside as you learn to achieve what will make you happy. Who doesn’t want to be joyful in life? Book Seven: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie. A self-help classic that assists you to eliminate the worries in your life which can cause physical ailments. The techniques described are easy and doable. You will learn to get rid of worries related to business, finance, fatigue and how to find and be yourself. Book Eight: “Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ” by Daniel Coleman. In this you are taught how to understand yourself better, regulate your emotions and use empathy to better understand the emotions of others. To survive and thrive in the world today, you must know how to raise your own level of emotional intelligence. Book Nine: “How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body” by David R. Hamilton PhD. Learn how visualization, belief and positive thinking can stimulate the body’s defenses and healing systems to help you fight against disease, illness and pain. Book Ten: “Dangerous Prayers: Because Following Jesus Was Never Meant to be Safe,” by Craig Groeschel. You will learn how to
In the quiet comfort of her living room, Jaime Jensen thoughtfully contemplates upon what she's reading. Photo courtesy of Jaime Jensen
break free from safe prayers to pray with boldness about your fears and dig deeper to know your true potential in life and allow God to direct your path. The author takes three prayers from scripture to illustrate how to speak with conviction and grow in your faith. The list of note-worthy books could go on; however, this one is done, so you have time to search for and read the above!l
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Why facts don’t change our minds By Rebecca Rodgers | The City Journals
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nce you develop your own thought-out ideas and opinions it is much more difficult to be persuaded to a different line of thinking. “This is a funny example, but there’s a story about a woman who cut the ends off of a ham and her Granddaughter asked her Mother why, but she didn’t know,” said Katy Wilson, a resident of Bountiful. “Then they asked the Grandmother, and she said the reason was so it would fit in the pan. It was tradition. It didn’t make sense, but that was the way it had been done since she could remember.” Leo Tolstoy said, “The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him.” Due to an inaccurate article printed in the medical journal, The Lancet, in which Andrew Wakefield, a former British Doctor, linked the MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella) vaccine to Autism, many people chose to not have their children vaccinated. Even though studies happened to disprove this theory, many have continued to believe in this false information. In 2019 there were
1282 individual cases of measles confirmed across 31 states. That is the greatest number reported since 1992. “Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth but by washing away from it all that is not gold,” Tolstoy said. Unfortunately, even with this method, people still lock themselves into not believing what’s right in front of them. Our thoughts and feelings are powerful things. “I think there are several reasons people don’t change their minds when given facts, but the one that came to me first is that they lack motivation/desire,” said Holley Morrill, a registered nurse from Bountiful. “Most people are not too comfortable with change, so it’s hard. We present patients at the hospital with what is best for their health every day. Things like: Stop drinking, lose weight, etc., but they lack the motivation or willpower to change.” What is another reason people hold on to false beliefs? The need to socially connect and belong to groups of families and friends is a huge factor. If being accepted requires you to cling to some crazy schools of thought, then you may do that rather than be cast out on your own. Maybe your family of origin taught you that going to see doctors was unnecessary for your physical and mental health. As an
adult, you may continue to follow this practice when in need of medical care. You may even normalize such thinking. Maybe you have tried things like smoking and drinking to fit in with your peers. There are many reasons people go against their own belief systems simply to fit in. People need to feel loved and accepted by others. Healthy boundaries need to be in place as well. If facts typically don’t change opinions, then what will? Friendships can be the key. You are much more likely to accept and believe new ideas from those who are kind and empathetic to you. Abraham Lincoln said, “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” If there is someone you know, love and trust, you are more likely to open your mind and consider their radical stance or point-ofview. At the very least you will listen and ponder upon the ideas that are spoken. You may wonder why false ideas often persist. It is because they continue to be repeated, or in the case of Twitter, re-tweeted. If you quote a bad idea you read on Facebook or Twitter, you reinforce its validity. Silence is by far the best way to cause a negative thought or idea to die a natural death. Have you ever yelled at a child to stop yelling? In contrast, did you observe a teach-
er who went completely silent amidst the classroom chaos? Which technique brought the best results? Of course, if anything harmful happened, the person in charge could not remain silent, but that would be on a rare occasion. When was the last time you read a hateful political post and thought, well why didn’t I think of that? My viewpoint has completely changed. Probably never! Changing your mind about preconceived ideas will take time, patience and often love and acceptance. l
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ne of the hottest debates among educators in recent years has been teacher-pupil ratio. What is the ideal situation in the classroom? According to The National Bureau of Economic Research, small class size and low student-teacher ratios were among the most vital elements to predict academic success. As one child-care provider put it, “The most ideal circumstance, and one that many parents dream about, is if your child were paired up with a single adult childcare provider who could provide individual attention and support to your child and no one else for the entirety of their school days.” Tutoring is perhaps the closest anyone may come to this ideal. Two local tutors were interviewed. Both are experienced teachers who teach in the local school district. One has worked through an online tutoring service and seeks students through an online flyer; the other obtains her students through references from school employees, friends and an online flyer. Lori Kunz is a certified teacher with 16 years of experience who lives in Bountiful and has tutored a third-grade student who lives in Southern California during the pandemic. They used the online platform provided by VarsityTutors, who also provided all the teaching materials. Her student had been tested in reading
and writing and she was given access to his test results. Using those she could assign the appropriate practice exercises in reading, writing and grammar. They had one-on-one tutoring sessions where they could see each other and could both see the Varsity Work Boards in the same time frame. Kunz assigned additional reading as she saw fit, and his mother provided that reading material. Did she ever give “pop” quizzes? “Yes, I did give a couple,” she said. “Evaluation, however, was pretty subjective. I could see and hear the difference in his oral reading when he was reading at home. If he hadn’t been reading at home, I encouraged him to do so and report to me how much he had read—and let him tell me about his book and what was happening.” Both student and tutor had satisfactory experiences and look forward to repeat performances. How did Kunz charge for her services? Varsity Tutors charges the parent. Kunz filled out an invoice for her time after every session. If her student didn’t let her know at least 24 hours in advance that he wouldn’t be in tutoring, she was still paid for a “no show.” Hallie Schaff has a bachelor’s degree in Special Education and 15 years of experience in that field. She currently works as a Special
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Books to read: Lists, lists and more lists By Carole Osborne Cole | The City Journals
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hat started out to be a simple story about summer reading lists turned into a whopping whale of a find for anyone—kid, parent, student, casual reader, avid reader, curiosity seeker—if you can’t find something to pique your kid’s interest here something is very wrong. That place is imaginationsoup. net/book-lists-books-for-kids/ ImaginationSoup is the brainchild of Melissa Taylor, a freelance education blogger/writer with a long list of awards and credits to her name that qualify her to create the marvelous lists of books you’ll find on her mind-boggling site. The first thing you find on her “Best Board Books for Babies and Toddlers” site is a quote from Arthur Conan Doyle. “It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own.” Here are the first 10 of what she recommends: Baby Montessori Book Set 1. Big or Small? 2. The Garden 3. Animals 4. Follow Me! • The Very Hungry Caterpillar • Brown Bear, Brown Bear • You’re My Little Baby • Where is Baby’s Belly Button? • I Thought I Saw a Bear!
• Goodnight Moon • The Going to Bed Book • Silly Lullaby • Little Fish and Friends Her lists are categorized by genre, by age and by playful learning. A list of her recommended picture books cover so many topics it’s impossible to cover here; suffice it to say if you can think of a person or subject, you almost certainly will find a picture book on this list. Even with the richness of the ImaginationSoup site, other lists are also useful. Sometimes a simplified list could be valuable. The following was put together by Amanda Morin who styled it the “perfect summer reading list for soon-to-be first-graders.” • Henry and Mudge: The Complete Collection • Scholastic Hello Reader Series, Levels 0, 1 and 2 • First Grade, Here I Come • Chrysanthemum • If You Give a Mouse a Cookie • Frog and Toad: Collection Box Set • The Listening Walk Here are the first 10 books of those that We Are Teachers recommend for middle-grade readers: • A Girl, A Raccoon, and the Midnight
Moon • Home Sweet Motel (Welcome to Wonderland #1) • Ellie, Engineer • Trapped in a Video Game • The Season of Styx Malone • The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science • The World According to Humphrey • The Pony on the Twelfth Floor • Funny Girl • Blended The following are the first 10 of the Children’s Book Council’s highest-rated STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) books: • Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner • A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon • The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons • All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World • Born Just Right • A Dream of Flight: Alberto Santos-Dumont’s Race Around the Eiffel Tower • The Electric War: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse and the Race to Light the World
• Full of Beans: Henry Ford Grows a Car • Elon Musk: A Mission to Save the World • Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid Body Electric Guitar and Rocked the World Rating the Best STEM Books is a joint project of the American Society for Engineering Education, the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, the National Science Teachers Association, the Society of Elementary Presidential Awardees, and the Children’s Book Council, an annual event since 2017. Ecclesiastes 12:12 was right: “. . .of making many books there is no end.” l
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s Utah experiences the worst drought in decades, state and local government officials have found it necessary to take measures beyond simply asking people to conserve water. In response to the impending crisis, West Bountiful City Council passed Resolution #496-21, effective June 11. p.m. Residents may only water twice per week, which is defined as 20 minutes of overhead spray or 40 minutes of rotor spray per watering. The resolution recommends lawn mowers should be set to a height of 2.5-3 inches and lawns should be mowed frequently in order to prevent more than one-third of the blade of grass from being removed in a single mowing. A recommendation for new sod landscape projects to be delayed until 2022 is also included. According to slowtheflow.org, mowers should be raised to 3-4 inches and in additional to the watering restrictions imposed by the city resolution, residents should avoid watering while during windy periods and focus their watering on shrubs, trees, perennial and annual plants. Grass is resilient and recovers quickly after periods of drought. l
Lawns that are turning yellow throughout the area present a clear picture of the serious nature of the drought. Photo by Julie Thompson
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Toxic relationship habits that seem normal By Becca Rodgers | The City Journals
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hether you’re a newbie to marriage or 30 years in, there are certain relationship practices that may seem perfectly normal, but are in fact, toxic. Being aware of these is a great first step to change behaviors, so that toxicity can be stamped out. When you speak in absolutes such as: “You never help around the house,” or, “I don’t deserve to have a partner who always overspends,” it automatically places your partner in a place of defense. Try instead to use “I” statements. If the toilet seat is left up, instead of saying, “Why do you always have to leave the seat down?” try saying, “I feel annoyed when I see the seat up. Could you please put it down next time?” Realize too, that there are some who may disagree about the position of a toilet seat! When you expect everything in your relationship to be fair or equal it creates an atmosphere of unnecessary conflict. Keeping a mental checklist about who pays the most compliments or which person plans the best dates can become exhausting and frustrating. A dividing up and conquering of various tasks may work better. Otherwise, be direct. Say, “It really helps uplift my day when you let me know the things you appreciate about me,” or “Could you make sure you get your dirty clothes into the laundry basket for me?” Expecting your partner to “fix” your emotional issues is another misconception. When you’re sad, angry or overly tired it’s not your partner’s responsibility to wave a magic wand and remove your negative emo-
tions. If it was that easy, then you would know how to do it yourself. Linda Gadd said, “I used to think my husband didn’t love me unless I could get him to react when I was upset. I later realized that was an unhealthy idea I grew up with.” In other words, you can’t expect your spouse to feel the intensity of emotions you do and at the same time. Your spouse can listen and hopefully empathize with you, but it’s up to you to find ways to self-soothe. Instead, learn what thought patterns and activities will best help you to overcome the distress. Maybe a walk or drive by yourself, talking to a friend or taking a bubble-bath would help. If you do need assistance from your partner, make sure it’s clear you don’t expect there to be a miraculous change in your mood. “Master the virtue of patience and ‘LISTEN’ without reacting,” said Rob Bell, another person we spoke to about this. Be slow to anger. Put the needs of your spouse above your own.” He went on to say, “anger really has no place in marriage. It’s not an emotion that is going to solve anything.” As true as that may be, anger probably will occur, but it’s what you do about it that matters. Lashing out has never helped anyone. Don’t think of your partner as your “second half.” You are two wholes coming together. If you’re missing pieces of yourself, figure out what they are. You may need to seek help from a professional therapist to solve personal issues, and that’s okay. Your partner is meant
Construction of new well house in West Bountiful underway By Julie Thompson | City Journals
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est Bountiful depends on Weber Basin Water Conservancy District for approximately 80% of its water supply. The remainder comes from the current well which is housed at 1000 North 500 West, which pumps at an average rate of 200 gallons per minute, though its productivity has been on the decline over the last 10 years. A new well house is now under construction on the frontage road which runs on the south side of the 400 North overpass. The new well will pump up to 700 gallons per minute which will better meet the needs of the city’s growing community as well as provide a secondary water source in the event of an emergency. According to Steve Maughan, city public works director, the project is slated for completion by December 31, 2021. The road is currently closed to through traffic while the new water lines are installed and tested. Maughan is hopeful that the lines which are now in place will clear testing and the road will reopen in early to mid July. l
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to enhance what you already possess and not fill up the empty holes. Do not “drop hints” and expect your partner to pick up on what you’re thinking or want. Instead of saying, “I wish we could go to a concert sometime,” say, “Would you like to go to the Jazz concert downtown? How about if I purchase the tickets today?” Direct communication works significantly better than a passive/ aggressive approach. Intense conflict does not mean more passion! You’d never know this by reading or watching the popular romances you see on the big screen. Take “The Notebook” written by Nicholas Sparks, an epic love story where there are scenes of screaming and yelling that end up in fits of torrid passion. That is not the typical case in real life. Believing in soulmates can get you into trouble as well. Instead of recognizing your partner’s strengths, you may focus on the many mistakes or weak areas possessed. In this way you may unknowingly convince yourself that you aren’t meant to be with this person who no longer meets your list of unreal expectations. Instead, try to focus upon your partner’s strong, positive traits that you noticed so well in the beginning of the relationship. The person you saw through rose-colored glasses is hopefully an improved version of who you knew before. l
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Will this be a better year for home canning supplies?
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ome of my earliest memories of my first years living here in Utah are of home canning. I married into a family that had a huge garden, and every summer and early fall, we picked vegetables from that garden, snapped green beans and otherwise prepared food for canning. Those efforts proved very important, and tasteful in the years raising a family on lean budgets. ramp up for 2021, does the outlook seem better? Reports in March, before the pandemic started to wind down, indicated that there could be a shortage, particularly for lids. According to information from Newell Corporation, which manufactures Ball, Kerr and Golden Harvest canning products, shipments of lids in somewhat limited quantities began going out near the end of March. The company plans to continually produce lids through this summer. That outlook has not been updated since mid-April, so availability may depend on individual stores. That said, here are some suggestions for those doing home canning, as detailed by manufacturers as well as the USU Extension. First, canning jars and screw-on rings should be more available in big box stores, supermarkets and hardware or agricultural
By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com stores. Finding lids could remain a challenge until maybe late summer. Second, don’t simply reuse single-use lids. They aren’t going to be the same strength as when you first used them because the original seal compound has likely softened. They aren’t recommended for pressure canning, either. Third, be aware of pricing for online purchases, which vary greatly. You might find lids for as low as $2.99 a dozen, or marked up much higher. Shop around. And USU reports that last fall, many disappointed online shoppers ended up with mislabeled boxes and oddly shaped lids, even though the label said it was a recommended brand. If you received and used such lids, some of them may have created a strong seal, but then buckled. If the lid obtained a strong seal where it cannot be opened without the use of a can opener, the food should still be safe to consume. Fourth, regarding food preservation equipment and parts, it was nearly impossible in 2020 to find new canners or replacement parts. Of those found online, prices were much higher than before the pandemic. A challenge this year, similar to last year, is that many stores carry regular mouth lids, but no other sizes. However, as the econo-
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There were these three brothers . . . By Carole Osborne Cole | The City Journals Somewhere in most family histories you’ll come across a story that gets passed down as fact (great-grandpa told uncle soand-so and he told your mama, . . . and the tale grows). These stories get more and more ingrained the longer and more often they get passed down until someone actually does the research to track them down and prove or disprove them. Even if these stories have a grain of truth in them, nearly always they are disproved. One of the more common of these stories or myths is that there is an Indian princess, usually a Cherokee princess in the family. Sharon DeBartolo Carmack says this family legend is almost always connected to “a Cherokee princess, almost never Navajo or Apache or some other Native American ancestry.” This is probably because the Cherokee are a large tribe and have widely intermarried, creating the possibility of a large posterity. However, according to one expert on Native American customs, there is no such thing as a “Cherokee princess”—the daughter of a chief, perhaps, but even this is looked at as a poor translation of that relationship. This same expert (Sharon Carmack) says to beware of the “three brothers
myth” as well, for as the stories go, it’s always brothers, never sisters, and there are always three, never two or four or five or six. What you want to look for is factual information to ascertain whether you are actually looking for brothers, or three men of the same name, or two brothers and a cousin or an uncle. Perhaps the most persistent of all genealogical myths is that an ancestor’s name was changed at Ellis Island. Here is a quote from a book by Vincent J. Cannoto that explains quite simply why that just did not happen. Nearly all . . . name change stories are false. Names were not changed at Ellis Island. The proof is found when one considers that inspectors never wrote down the names of incoming immigrants. The only list of names came from the manifests of steamships, filled out by ship officials in Europe. In the era before visas, there was no official record of entering immigrants except those manifests. When immigrants reached the end of the line in the Great Hall, they stood before an immigration clerk with the huge manifest opened in front of him. The clerk then proceeded, usually through interpreters, to ask questions based on those found in the mani-
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fests. Their goal was to make sure that By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com the answers matched. (American Passage: he filing deadline for candidates running The History of Ellis Island, p.402) in this year’s municipal elections has passed, and a large number of names have In other words, the names recorded thrown their rings in the hats. That said, only on the ship’s manifest were recorded in one primary election will be held on Aug. 10Europe (or in the country of origin) by -in Bountiful. That’s because there are three someone who spoke the same language candidates for mayor. All other races will be as the immigrant and who could read and decided exclusively during the general elecwrite in the same language. When the tion on Nov. 2. immigrant got to Ellis Island, or whatHere’s a list of candidates who have ever Port of Entry, the manifest was read filed for their respective cities. THROUGH THE USE OF INTERPRETBountiful ERS, and used to ask questions. InterpretMayor: Kendalyn Keyes Harris ers were on hand to make sure both im Randy Lewis migrant and immigration clerk understood Bob Lindsay one another. Council: two seats Are you the victim of the burned Cecilee Price-Huish courthouse “and all the records are gone” Seth Robert Wright myth? When you are told the courthouse Jesse Bell burned along with all the records in it, re Beth Child member this. Some old records may have West Bountiful been in storage, or in an annex or a wing Mayor: Ken Romney (running unopthat was NOT burned. Or, many records posed) may have been saved or only partially Council: two seats damaged. Mark Preece In fact there are a lot of things you Kelly Enquist can do about this problem, but I’ll save Michelle Curtis that for another column. . . . l Jessica Gertsch
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Bountiful City strengthens its water restriction guidelines By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—The drought of 2021 is forcing cities and counties to tighten their rules for water restriction, and bolstering penalties for those who don’t comply. City council members in Bountiful voted Tuesday night to modify the community’s current policies for residential water use. Under the new resolution, the city’s water regulation and conservation program would make the following changes for culinary water usage: Homes with even numbered addresses are permitted to water on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Homes with odd numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. No watering will be allowed on Wednesdays so the system can recover. Maximum water cycles are limited to three per week, per property. Individual zones (valves) are limited to 20 minutes for spray heads and 40 minutes for rotor heads. Council can also revise these regulations at a future date if needed. City engineer Lloyd Cheney was quite emotional in his presentation, adding that in the 20 years he’s worked for the city, “summer is always a concern for me. In March, we participated in the annual update provided by the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. At that time, reservoir storage in the system was estimated at a dismal 64 percent of total capacity.” He said numbers that low aren’t usually found until near the end of summer, and certainly not in the spring. “Water distribution in Bountiful is very complex,” he said. “We receive culinary water from four sources – Bountiful City, Bountiful Irrigation, South Davis Water and Deuel Creek Irrigation.” He said in recent conversations with both Bountiful Irrigation and South Davis Water, they expressed
confidence in their ability to continue providing water to their service areas. But two recent residential fires in the city foretold a concern he has had about Bountiful City’s water storage. He said it took more than a week for the tanks to completely recover from those two blazes. In his preliminary report to the council, he said the city’s culinary water system “has struggled to keep up with the growing demand in the east and southeast areas of the city” for the past 20 summers. The city relies heavily on its Water Treatment Plant, which he called “the crown jewel of our system.” With this year’s drought coupled with dry winters the past few years, Lloyd said quite plainly that “we need to change the culture of how we use water in our city.” At his recommendation, the council approved Resolution 2021-13 declaring a water scarcity in Bountiful. In addition to the prescribed “watering days,” the measure also authorizes city staff to enforce the regulations via a fine structure as follows. First Offense – Violators would be issued a written warning. Second Offense – $100 fine added to the utility bill. This fine may be waived by the City Engineer or the Water Department Director upon the offending party submitting an evaluation of the sprinkling system operation by a qualified third party, and proposed modifications to watering practices based on the irrigation system performance, and signing an agreement for future compliance with watering restrictions. Third Offense – $250 fine added to the utility bill and a mandatory sprinkler system evaluation by a qualified third party the results of which will be submitted to the City Engi-
neer. Sign an agreement for future compliance with watering restrictions. Failure to comply, pay fines and obtain sprinkler system evaluation shall result in disconnection of the irrigation system until such provisions are completed. The account holder will be responsible for any disconnection or reconnection fees. Fourth Offense – An additional $500 fine added to the utility bill and mandatory disconnection of irrigation system for the remainder of the irrigating season. Fifth Offense – Termination of all water service to the property for the remainder of the irrigating season. “The real goal is preservation of a resource,” Lloyd said. The resolution was passed by unanimous vote. l
Tom Ross: Working for criminal and juvenile justice By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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t didn’t turn out to be the vacation Tom Ross was expecting. Bountiful’s Police Chief was at home, burning off some remaining vacation days before the start of the new year. On Dec. 28, he received a call from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s office asking if he’d come in for an interview the next day. He was being considered to lead the state’s Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ). “I did the interview on Tuesday and was offered the job on Wednesday,” Ross said. “I never went back to my office in Bountiful. I thought that after Gov. Cox appointed me, I’d be working up in Bountiful until the Senate confirmed me, but I started my job the day after the inauguration on Jan. 5.” The CCJJ was created in 1983, but Ross is the first law enforcement officer to lead the program--all of the others, including his predecessor Kim Cordova, have been attorneys. It oversees policy statewide for all adult criminal justice programs, as well as for juvenile justice programs. “We have multiple layers or groups that are part of CCJJ, including a sentencing commission that looks at penalties, a mental health and substance abuse component, juvenile groups, racial disparity and equality disparity groups, research components, and dealing with grants. A lot of grants from the state and federal levels pass through CCJJ.”
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The commission also plays a role in the selection of judges for district courts. It helps with interviewing potential judges before they meet with the governor who makes appointments that are later considered and confirmed by the state senate. “We also provide a lot of research for legislators if they are working on a bill involving criminal justice,” Ross said. He has served in law enforcement for 34 years, including 14 years as Bountiful’s Chief of Police. He also served as President of the Police Chief’s Association of Utah for five years. to be part of his team, it’s very difficult to say no.” Ross said the biggest change for him, and perhaps the biggest challenge in his new role, is shifting from being an advocate for law enforcement for more than three decades to “a neutral-centered party responsible for bringing criminal justice conversations, policy issues, and programming to the table of stakeholders. I’m a facilitator and a consensus builder in helping move the conversation forward. I don’t have an agenda--I’m not driving the outcome.” He welcomes that challenge. He calls the working environment in the Cox administration “very fast moving, constantly getting involved in so many projects. I feel that way about this office--there are so many things that are possible and you try to focus on things that are most
needed, and on areas where I can be most effective. As he did during his tenure in Bountiful, Ross feels the best way law enforcement can function is to create an environment where the public is comfortable. “The police are only called when it’s a crisis, when everyone else who could control it has failed--from families to persons providing treatment, etc. There needs to be a level of trust on both sides, so we’re partnering, and recognizing that for every voice you hear, whether it’s positive or negative, shows there are people in the community you work for who feel the same way.” He calls policing an ever evolving profession, and that law enforcement officers should never rest on their laurels or think “now we’ve made it.” In 2015, Utah created the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), a new law to address the state’s rising rate of incarceration. The idea behind JRI was to identify and recommend changes in the criminal justice system to reduce incarceration and recidivism rates. It was part of a national movement already working in half of the United States. “There’s debate on both sides as to whether it is working,” Ross said. “This is where we need to surround ourselves with those different voices--listen to what they are telling us that does work.”
Ross, center, was named the Paul Harris Fellow for his service to community, presented by Bountiful Rotary Club members Dan Bradshaw, left, and Paul Summers. Courtesy photo
He looks back on his years in Bountiful with gratitude. “You have an opportunity to change lives, which I think all of us should be focused on doing,” he said. “The one thing that keeps us moving forward as a society and a community is when we feel safe. When you don’t feel safe, everything starts to crumble and break. It’s been my honor to be a part of that on the streets, and now in this position with the state.” l
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Bountiful begins exploration of fiber options By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—Earlier this year, Bountiful City sent a Request for Information for fiber optic providers. Now, four of those companies that responded will move into a second phase of the decision-making process as an evaluation committee will interview them. The council heard from IT Director Alan West and city manager Gary Hill. The RFI requested providers evaluate their ability and willingness to consider three different options regarding fiber optic services to homes and businesses in the city. Those were a provider owned and operated system, a city owned and operated system, or a public/private partnership. There were eight proposals received, and the evaluation committee selected four of those companies to be interviewed starting the second week of July. Hill and West told council members that several criteria will be used in evaluating the provider that may eventually be chosen. “We’re first and foremost interested in the financial risk to the city, in terms of bonds, financing, exposure, etc.,” Hill said in a preliminary report. He said other factors to be considered included time for the buildout, cost to residents and availability for choice and options, flexibility for other city infrastructure and how fiber could benefit them, potential revenue for the city, support by the provider for start-up of city operations, and other benefits and advantag-
es to the city and residents. “We felt there were some gaps in the responses to our RFI that we want filled in. There are also areas where adding broadband could be hugely beneficial to certain areas of the city operation, such as the landfill. We’re interested in finding the best delivery model and the best provider,” Hill said. Council asked if part of the fact-finding included speaking with other cities who have or are planning to have fiber optics. Hill said that has been part of the study – speaking to other cities about their experiences. Previously, West had told the council that part of the evaluation of pursuing fiber in the city would also hinge on resident “take rate,” the willingness of Bountiful’s population to sign up for services. A survey of residents is likely once a projection of costs and timeframes are defined. One entity who has built fiber optic systems for cities is UTOPIA, which told West he thought even a 30 percent take rate would make the system viable for Bountiful. In addition to Hill and West, the evaluation committee includes city attorney Clint Drake, public works director Lloyd Cheney, power director Alan Johnson, assistant city manager Galen Rasmussen and city councilman Richard Higginson. Bountiful begins exploration of fiber optionsl
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Julie Freed and Growing Up (at) Lagoon By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—Most 9-year-olds can’t wait to go to an amusement park at least once or twice a summer – but how about being able to go almost every day? That was the idyllic childhood for Julie Freed, who is now the director of special events at Lagoon. She began working at the park at age 9, starring as a character in one of Lagoon’s haunted houses. But no child labor laws were broken – it’s her family’s business. newest and most popular attractions. “Lagoon had been closed during the war and it was rather rundown. So they leased it from the Bamberger family.” The original owner was Simon Bamberger, who built the popular railroad line that ran from Salt Lake City to the park, and eventually to Ogden, and was later governor of Utah. “The brothers opened again in the late 1940s, and my grandfather used to tell this story that the first day they reopened, he stood at the entrance, his hands behind his back, and as people came in he was counting. Well a total of 15 people came, and he thought that was incredible,” she said. The Freeds bought the park outright a few years later. Peter Freed passed away last year at the age of 99, and Julie said he came to the park almost every day until the age of 96. “In our family,” she said with a smile, “we don’t really retire. My dad (David W. Freed – president), mom (Luella Freed, who helps with staffing issues and running rides), aunt (Kristen Freed – vice president) and my sister Kirsten (who works with animals at the park) think we’ll be here forever – but when you love what you do, why would you retire?” She grew up Lagoon – or at least at Lagoon. By age 12, Julie worked a game called Plop Plop, standing out on the midway and inviting visitors to come play her game. “I remember my grandfather saying ‘This is just what we need – having Julie out front when people first come in.’ So I began greeting people as they walked through the gates.” All through her years in high school at Judge Memorial, any time the park got busy and they needed people, she would come up and serve drinks or food. She worked the rides, and still does today. “We were constantly on call,” she said. “Kirsten loves working with the animals and behind the scenes, while I love being out in the crowds. I think we compliment each other.” She only had one “beef” growing up – that Kirsten’s birthday party in June could be held at Lagoon, while Julie, who was born in March, didn’t get that. “We’re not open in March, of course, so I’d have to celebrate my half-birthdays in September. I remember thinking, ‘This is so not fair.’ But of course it was still fun. I got over it,” she said with a laugh. Through the years, she’s seen the growth of Lagoon, which is the only family-owned amusement park in the nation (all others are corporate-owned). She’s seen new rides and attractions, enjoyed the summer musicals and some of the numerous national acts that have performed at the park, and savored the laughs and smiles she observes every day at the park. After graduating from Judge Memorial, Julie left the park and went to college at Arizona State University,
-Julie at age 12 with her grandfather, Peter Freed, working her first game, Plop Plop, on the midway. Courtesy of Julie Freed
majoring in health. She teaches yoga and does some nutritional coaching on the side, but once back home, she returned to the park. To say 2020 was a year to forget for all of us would be an understatement, but it hit Lagoon particularly hard. When the park finally opened last spring, attendance was capped at 15 percent capacity by health officials. That restriction – Julie Freed stayed in place until the final two weeks of the season during its Frightmares presentation. Hundreds of six-foot-distance markers had to be installed around the park’s 150 acres, and over 200 hand sanitizer dispensers were installed. And then on Sept. 10, the weekend before Frightmares was to open, a horrendous windstorm came through Davis County, proving to be the most damaging storm in the park’s history. “We lost so many trees, some of them legacy trees that my grandfather had planted,” Julie said. “But the silver lining was that it took every one of our staff to clean things up. We all worked together and it was a bonding experience for everyone.” Reflecting on the two-plus decades she’s spent in and around Lagoon, she feels very blessed. “I feel really lucky to have grown up here, to have a job available for me when I returned from college,” she said. “From the minute I got back, I have loved it. I have never second-guessed being back at Lagoon.” l
Julie Freed, director of special events at Lagoon, began working at the park at age 9. Photo by Tom Haraldsen
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Julie and older sister Kirsten with their father David W. Freed, president of Lagoon Corp. Courtesy of Julie Freed
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he Utah economy continues to improve. Job growth is accelerating, unemployment is dropping, and wages are increasing. However, the emerging trend of inflation is causing some struggles in the economic recovery. Inflation essentially describes the principle that prices rise over time. It’s actually good to have inflation; it encourages investment and overall growth. However, if inflation grows too much it erodes the value of cash and can cause asset bubbles, which then can crash. An example of this is lumber prices, which nearly tripled in price from July 2020 to May 2021, but have dropped nearly 50% in the last few weeks. Inflation has been increasing nationally and locally for the past few months. The national Consumer Price Index rose in May by 5% from a year before. This is the highest inflation since the summer of 2008. Prices regionally were also up significantly in May, increasing 4.7% over the past year.
A primary cause of this recent inflation is the economic reopening. A year ago, as the pandemic spread and as the economy shut down, demand for many goods and services evaporated. This caused prices for things like gasoline, hotel rooms, and airfare to collapse. With many people now returning to work and going on trips, demand has surged for these products. Gasoline prices alone are up 56.2% in the last 12 months, and the price of used cars and trucks has surged 29.7% over the same period. Airfares are up 24.1% in the last year and increased 12.2% in the last month. The big question now is how long this high inflation will last. Is this a temporary surge or is it the beginning of a prolonged period of price pressures? No one knows for sure and this is a topic of intense debate. The Federal Reserve, which sets interest rates, has said they are concerned about unexpected high inflation but they want to wait and see what the future brings over the next several months before pulling back on monetary policy that encourages growth. Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A.
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Utah lifeguards receive an award for saving lives By Karmel Harper | k.harper@mycityjournals.com Because of them, an estimated 100,000 lives are saved annually in the United States. The figure is close to 1 million lives saved worldwide. With their signature red swimsuits, whistles, and life-saving buoys, lifeguards are an invaluable presence in public pools and waterparks this time of year. While lifeguards work all year in pools that operate yearround, in Utah, where most outdoor pools and waterparks open around Memorial Day weekend, the hiring process for the summer months begins much earlier. The early onboarding is necessary for new hires to complete the rigorous certification and training process to save lives. The American Red Cross lifeguard certification is more than 25 hours long and includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification also includes CPR, AED, and First Aid. At JL Sorenson, the in-person course is broken up over 5 intensive days but their trainees also complete coursework online. Yet even prior to beginning the training process, potential new hires must first qualify by passing a swimming skills test which typically consists of demonstrating the ability to swim 100 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, and retrieve a brick from the bottom of a deep pool (typically around 13 feet deep). In addition to this initial training, lifeguards continue to maintain their skills with regular in-service trainings and meetings. A lifeguard’s primary responsibility is to prevent drownings and other injuries at aquatic facilities. They do this by monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance. They also prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors, respond im-
mediately and effectively to all emergencies, and administering first aid and CPR, including using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Lifeguards also have secondary responsibilities and tasks, but these may never interfere with patron surveillance or emergency response. These secondary tasks include testing the pool water chemistry, assisting patrons by performing safety orientations, cleaning or performing maintenance, completing records and reports, performing opening and closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections. If you have ever visited a public pool or aquatic park, you may have noticed that lifeguards rotate their post regularly every 15–20 minutes. This rotation is necessary as it offers a change of scenery for the lifeguard to maintain vigilance and provide fresh eyes to the new location. In public pools this change of location can involve moving to a different chair and in large aquatic parks like Cherry Hill in Kays- Lifeguards train and practice life-saving skills regularly. Photo courtesy of Lizie Allen. ville, lifeguards move to various attractions such as assisting with the slide at Cardiac Canyon Run or surveillance at the pirate ship at Pirates Cove. cies) saw a need and took care of it — no hesitation; they In September 2020, South Davis Recreation Center knew what to do and did it. I’m so proud of their bravery lifeguards were honored with Red Cross Lifesaving Awards during a life-threatening situation.” for their efforts in sustaining lives in three life-threatenLifeguards’ responsibilities are significant, necessary, ing instances. These heroes worked in teams and put their and can be daunting in an aquatic center. Lizie Allen, Aquatknowledge into action. The awards ceremony was held at the ic Program Manager at South Davis Recreation Center, ofSouth Davis Recreation Center board meeting where several fered tips for parents to make the lifeguards’ jobs easier. She mayors were present to offer their congratulations. Kathleen said, “Put your phone down, engage with your children in Steadman, Aquatic Operations Manager for the center, said, the water and please stay within arms’ reach of your children “These young people are amazing. Each of them (along with around the water.” l many of their co-workers who assisted with these emergen-
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Applications to open to hunt cranes, grouse or swans SALT LAKE CITY — If you are looking for a unique experience in Utah’s outdoors, consider applying for permits for the chance to hunt greater sage grouse, sandhill crane, swan or sharp-tailed grouse this fall. The application period for these four Utah bird hunts opens on Wednesday, July 7. Qualifying to hunt most bird species in Utah is simple: buy a combination or small game license and head afield. However, some bird species also require a special permit in addition to a hunting license. Those species include: • Band-tailed pigeon • Tundra swan • Sharp-tailed grouse • Greater sage-grouse • White-tailed ptarmigan • Sandhill crane • Turkey The permits for band-tailed pigeon and white-tailed ptarmigan are available for free, starting July 29 on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website or from any license agent. Permits for greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, swan and sharp-tailed grouse are available through the Utah hunt drawing. You can apply for permits from July 7-21 for a chance to hunt these larger, unique birds in the fall. If you hunt American crows, mourning doves, bandtailed pigeons, sandhill cranes, white-winged doves, geese, ducks, coots, rails, snipes or swans, you are required to register in the Migratory Bird Harvest Information (HIP) program. It is free to register and Utah has a simple, online HIP registration process. If you are 16 or older and you’re going to hunt any waterfowl — including ducks, geese, swans, coots, rails and snipes — you must purchase a federal migratory bird
hunting and conservation stamp, often referred to as a “duck stamp.” Those stamps can be purchased at your local post office, from some license agents or by phone at 1-800-7826724. To participate in the hunt drawing, you must apply for permits through the DWR website no later than 11 p.m. MDT on July 21. You should be notified of your drawing results by Aug. 6. If you’re not going to hunt swans, grouse or cranes this year, you can still apply for a preference point. Hunters with preference points have a better chance of obtaining a permit for the following year. If you have questions about applying for a permit, call 1-800-221-0659 or the nearest DWR office. The hunting seasons for the birds that require a permit in Utah are as follows: • Band-tailed pigeon: Sept. 1-14 • Sharp-tailed grouse: Sept. 25 to Oct. 17 • Greater sage-grouse: Sept. 25 to Oct. 17 • Tundra swan: Oct. 2 to Dec. 12 • White-tailed ptarmigan: Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 • Sandhill crane: Sept. 4-12 for Cache and Rich counties; Sept. 4 to Nov. 2 for east Box Elder County; Oct. 2-21 for the early Uintah Basin hunt, Oct. 22 to Nov. 10 for the middle Uintah Basin hunt and Nov. 11-30 for the late Uintah Basin hunt. • Turkeys: Multiple turkey hunts take place in both fall and spring. For season dates and how to obtain permits, please see pages 38-39 of the 2021-22 Utah Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook. For more information about the hunts listed above — and how to obtain permits — see the 2021-2022 Utah Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook or the 2021-2022 Utah
Sharp-tailed grouse can be hunted from Sept. 25 to Oct. 17 in Utah. Photo courtesy Utah DWR
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Lucile Reading still inspires others through her legacy
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hen Michelle Wardle runs through her neighborhood in Centerville, she usually passes Lucile C. Reading Elementary. Although Wardle was only 14 when her grandmother passed away, seeing Lucile Reading’s name on the school brings back memories of Christmas Eve celebrations, family get-togethers and the strong woman who left a legacy of service and love in Davis County. “My grandma was determined and I think she was definitely capable and very accomplished,” Wardle said. “I get exhausted when I read her history. She did so much in the community. I try to emulate all her good qualities.” In 1909, Reading was born in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Louis Samuel Cardon and Rebecca Ann Ballard. She attended Logan High School and graduated in 1931 with a bachelor’s degree in English from the Agricultural College of Utah, which later became Utah State University. She married Keith Reading in 1935 and had two sons, James and Don. Reading was passionate about lifting others, especially when it came to education, children and women. She served on the Board of Trustees at Primary Children’s Hospital and the Utah State Federation of Women’s Clubs, but where she really made a difference was when she was elected to the Davis County Board of Education in 1977. The first three women elected to the Davis school board, Reading, Sheryl Allen and Theo Italisano set out to upset the usual order of business in the district. “We definitely wanted to make a change,” Allen said. “We were elected to be change agents. The three of us met prior to the first board meeting to decide which one of us we would nominate as president. We knew it had to be Lucile. She had an innate, natural leadership ability, combined with integrity, empathy and thoughtfulness.” Reading was elected as the first female president of the Davis Board of Education with a vote of 3-2 and set about bringing all school board discussions into an open meeting format, something that had never been done before. The first Davis School District board meeting in 1977 was standing-room only. The majority of women in education were teachers, with men representing more than 90 percent of the school administrators. People knew change was in the air, and they wanted a first-hand account of the three female board members making history. “We literally changed the culture of the Davis School District by making
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appointments more merit-based,” Allen said. “We addressed the bidding on capital outlay projects and we certainly changed education in terms of improving opportunities for gifted and talented students.” Allen first met Reading in the early ‘60s when Reading owned and operated the Mother Goose clothing store in Bountiful. “As a child, I’d go with my mother to the Mother Goose store to buy clothes for my sister,” Allen said. “I was always impressed with the lovely lady behind the counter. She had beautiful gray hair, even then, with a beautiful smile on her face.” Allen went on to serve in the Utah House of Representatives from 19942011 and in 2010 was selected by Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon to be his running mate during his gubernatorial bid. They were the first bipartisan ticket for a major office in the history of Utah. “Women, in particular, grow and nurture and reach out more if they are mentored,” Allen said. “Lucile was my political mentor.” Reading was devoted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions including eight years on the Primary General Board and in the General Presidency of the Primary. She established funds to send missionaries to places around the world, and helped create a magazine dedicated to educating and enlightening children. From its establishment in 1971, Reading worked as the managing editor of the church’s magazine, The Children’s Friend, where she continued her mission to enlighten, uplift and demonstrate her devotion to children. Reading loved to read and write, and participated in many book clubs throughout her life. To help further the creation of children’s books, she created the Lucile C. Reading Scholarship for Students of Children’s Literature, awarded to English majors at Utah State University who want to become writers and teachers of juvenile literature. Death is usually unexpected, but in Reading’s case, her passing shocked the community. Even at 72, she was still active, working as an editor and serving her third term as president of the Davis School District Board of Education. When she passed away in her sleep on March 22, 1982, she left behind a legacy that continues today. At the time of her death, a new elementary school was being planned for Centerville. When it was named Lucile
C. Reading Elementary, the community approved wholeheartedly. “People just applauded that decision and embraced it,” Allen said, who served as president of the Davis School Board for six years after Reading’s death. “It was really a comfort to the community. It was a great honor to follow in her footsteps and I will always be grateful to her.” Lucile C. Reading Elementary serves approximately 430 children each year and is known for high achieving students and outstanding educators. It’s as if her energy permeates the school, lending her spirit to the development of children who love to read, to write, to explore the world and to express themselves. Reading Elementary Principal Scott Hughes said most people don’t always understand the heritage of the school. They just know the school is dedicated to creating exemplary students as tribute to an amazing woman. “Our school’s namesake, Lucile C. Reading, was an amazing person,” Hughes said. “It is important to me that we carry on her legacy. The more I learn about her life, the more impressed I am. She was a trailblazer and a leader in the community . . . Beyond all of that, she was incredibly kind. In a world without enough kindness, we need more Luciles. She is a great role model for our students.” Christine Wilcox, one of Reading’s six grandchildren, lives in the historic Reading home in Centerville. She said naming an elementary school after her grandmother is an apt tribute and one that will carry on her name for generations. “She always said, ‘Reading is good for you.’ I think it’s really cool that a school is named after her. The legacy she left behind was that she loved learning. She always said you should be the best person you can.” l
Davis County resident Lucile Reading served as the first female president of the Davis County Board of Education.
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Year of the Shorebird declared at Great Salt Lake By Tom Haraldsen/tom.h@davisjournal.com
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n May, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared 2021 as the “Year of the Shorebird” at the Great Salt Lake and in Utah, and the year of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site at Great Salt Lake. It celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1991 Great Salt Lake Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network designation, the highest level of designation given to a site by the Network. The announcement coincided with the annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, held for the 23rd year at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Wildlife Education Center at the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area. The event was not held in 2020 due to COVID-19. “This declaration signaled and highlighted the importance of Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem for many of our bird species,” said Utah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Brian Steed. “We also greatly appreciate the many partnerships that work to study and help preserve this unique ecosystem for the benefit of wildlife and others.” Great Salt Lake and its associated wetlands provide an invaluable food source to around 10 million migratory birds annually, including about 330 different species. Great Salt Lake receives the largest percentage of the world’s population of Eared Grebes feeding during their migration. Between 3 million and 5 million Eared Grebes have been documented using Great Salt Lake as a stopover spot during their migration each year from September to October. The lake also supports nearly one-third of the global population of Wilson’s Phalaropes, more than 56 percent of the global population of American Avocets, and 37 percent of the North American population of Black-necked Stilts. The lake’s shoreline, playas and mudflats also support 21 percent of the North American breeding population of Snowy Plovers, a species identified as
one of greatest conservation needs by Utah’s Wildlife Action Plan. “Great Salt Lake is a hub for migratory birds throughout the Americas, and the people of Great Salt Lake have also created a hub of collaboration, connecting communities and cultures whose livelihoods and welfare depend on the conservation and wise use of the natural habitats which are critical to shorebirds and other migratory species,” said Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network Executive Director Rob Clay said. The Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network conserves shorebird habitat through a network of key sites across the Americas. Currently, there are 107 sites in 17 countries covering 38 million acres. Partners at each location commit to conserving and managing sites to benefit breeding, migrating and wintering shorebirds. Thirty years after its designation, Great Salt Lake continues to play a vital role in providing for shore- A Great Blue Heron takes off from man-made nests near the Eccles Wildlife Education Center west of Farmbirds, with some species migrating from ington their wintering grounds at the southern tip of South America to their breeding grounds in the Arctic tundra, using Great Salt Lake as a stopover site to rest and refuel during their journeys each spring. In addition to its Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network designation, both the National Audubon Society and Birdlife International recognized five bays of Great Salt Lake as “Globally Important Bird Areas,” with the lake and its associated wetlands providing important habitat for more than 10 million migratory and breeding shorebirds, waterfowl and other water birds each year. l A Great White Heron enjoys a morning stroll in the lake maintained by the Utah Division of Wildlife resources and funded by Pacificorp and the LeRay McAllister Conservation Fund. Photos by Roger V. Tuttle
A Yellow-Headed Warbler spies breakfast in a lake west of Farmington and part of the Great Salt Lake Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve.
A Black-Necked Stilt looks for breakfast in a part of the Reserve.
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A Series of Unfortunate Events
Life
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PERI KINDER
It’s been said that when we make plans, God laughs. Do you think that’s a silly giggle or a maniacal James Bond villain laugh? The last few weeks brought a string of first-world irritations that felt like a game of Whac-a-Mole. I hit one problem and another one popped up. I pound that problem but end up hitting myself in the face with a rubber mallet. I can hear God LOLing from here. Despite our daily devotion to it, our TV stopped working. We shook the remote and pushed buttons as hard as we could, but there was still no picture. Just a dark, mocking abyss. We decided to run away from our responsibilities by driving to Idaho and checking-in at an Airbnb. (The room was nice, but the bed was shaped like a taco. I slept on the couch so I didn’t roll over in the night and suffocate my spouse.) Every 50 years, my husband likes to visit Yellowstone, so we left our Airbnb and drove to the national park to snap pictures of the bison, tiptoe around the geysers and marvel at the wondrous number of people who had the same idea. #HelloCOVID After getting lost in Yellowstone and stopping for Mexican food so we didn’t starve to death, we crossed the Teton Pass just as the sun was setting. Deer lined the road, waiting for the right moment to lunge in front of our car. We’d see their eyes glow-
ing in the dark, then hit the brakes before driving on. It took us 245 years to get back to our Airbnb. The drive back to Salt Lake the next day was pleasant, except when I had to give my husband the silent treatment because he wouldn’t take me to the Potato Museum (#PotatoIceCream). After we crossed back into Utah, the truck in front of us kicked up a rock that hit the car’s windshield, leaving an extensive and expensive crack across the glass. Used to be, when you broke a windshield, you’d call the junkyard and they’d take a windshield out of a car in their backyard to replace the broken one. Today’s windshield has monitors, antenna and tracking devices, so it’s worth half-a-million dollars, according to the windshield repair shop.
Why hasn’t Elon Musk created self-healing windshield glass? We made it back home, picked up the dog and gave everyone their Yellowstone golf balls and Idaho potholders. I looked forward to a nice hot shower but (joke’s on us) the hot water heater stopped working and was chuckling with God and the TV. They all had a good laugh together. We forked out more cash so we could have hot water, collapsed into our non-taco bed and slept. A few days later, my husband said, “We have a gas leak in the basement.” It took me a minute to understand what he was saying because he was so calm. My husband is notoriously terrible under stress. “Why are we still in the house?” I asked. “Where else would we be?” He responded. “Not in a house that could explode if we make toast.” We hustled everyone to the neighbor’s lawn until the gas company gave us the okay. The water heater had been installed incorrectly but our house wasn’t going to blow up. Today, at least. I rarely look at the dark side of life and by the end of the week I was chortling right along with God, the TV and the water heater. Sometimes, LOLing is the only thing you can do.
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“ I supported Randy 4 years ago when he ran for Mayor, and I support him today. His experience in many areas and his proven leadership abilities are needed in our city today. I appreciate the calmness he shows and the civilty he demonstrates on all occasions.” Joe Johnson – Former Bountiful Mayor 12 Years
WE PROUDLY SUPPORT HIM! CURRENT AND RECENT CITY COUNCIL RICHARD HIGGINSON • MILLIE SEGURA BAHR • CHRIS SIMONSEN • JOHN MARC KNIGHT • TOM TOLMAN DAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bob Stevenson Randy Elliott
PAST MAYORS Joe Johnson John Cushing Bob Linnell
STATE LEADERS Senator Todd Weiler Sen. Melissa Ballard Dr. Ray Ward
FORMER STATE LEGISLATORS Becky Edwards Sheryl Allen
Melanie Lewis Scott and Syd Parker Ralph and Sylvia Mabey Jana Monson Susan Devey Kathi Garff Kevin Eubank Kent and LeeAnn Sulser Bronson and Charlee Sulser Brandon Sulser Mike Murphy Steve and Cindy Ericksen Greg and Dezi Stuart Jeff and Rose Bassett
Bruce Broadhead Lowell and Carolyn Leishman Rhonda Perkes Neuman and Judy Callister Craig Smith Paul and Helen Summers Richard Watson Ron and Leslie Burt Jane Joy Greg Skedros David and Linda Irvine John Marc and Denise Knight Dr. David and Pam Lewis Dr. Grant and Geniel Christian
Richard Siddoway David Irvine FELLOW MAYORS Len Arave (NSL) Rick Earnshaw (WX) Ken Romney (W. Btfl) Jim Talbot (Farm)
Adam and Meg Lewis Alan Hess Dr. Bob and Pam Wing Blaine and Peggy Williams Jed and Merlynn Pitcher Dick and Sandy Cutler Ardeth Kapp Bryson and Jan Garbett Glen and Marilyn Goodrich Blake Allred Rick and Rauline Briton John and Joan Robison Scott and Julie Bradbury John and Jenny Merrill
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By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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ou may have only noticed it in your subconscious, but driving around the streets and roadways in Bountiful City, it’s hard not to notice it’s bright, colorful and cheerful – especially in the summer. That doesn’t happen by accident. And in fact it’s a year-round process. The Bountiful Parks Department has responsibility for 220 acres of parks, streetscapes, rights-of-way and flowerbeds. It means maintaining two greenhouses where parks personnel propagate and grow over 20,000 flowers which includes 20 different species. They nurture them in the offseason, and plant them as spring and summer come along. The results are breathtaking. “I can’t imagine what our city would look like without these beautiful flowers,” said Bountiful resident Amy Lawson. “The parks are just amazing, and they seem to keep the flowerbeds and shrubs looking great all through summer and into fall.” Parks Director Brock Hill has a lot on his plate besides just the floral and fauna. His department, made up of seven full-time employees and as many as 24 seasonal or part-time employees in the summer, are also responsible for the upkeep of 17 parks, 25 boweries, three stages, 36 bathrooms, 13 playgrounds, seven soccer fields, 18 tennis courts, sex pickleball courts, six baseball fields, two softball fields, and the Bark Park for dogs. And don’t forget about the Bountiful Ridge Golf Course, part of which falls under the department’s responsibilities. That breakdown per full-time employee is 31-plus acres apiece. City Manager Gary Hill pointed out that the City of St. George, which has 550 acres of parks, has 60 full-time and over 100 part-time employees in its parks division. That equals 9 acres/full-time employee.l
(Left to right) Elizabeth New, Emma Clarke, Hailey Bleazard and Becca Edge with the Bountiful City Parks Department plant flowers in the medians at 400 North and Main Street. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Kim Santoro, oversees the design and planting of 5,000 - 8,000 plants on Main Street. In fact, any place you see flowers in a public space, the Bountiful Parks department has likely been involved. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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