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he Bountiful Veterans Park has completed its first two phases of development, and the results have been amazing. What was once simply a lawn area north of the city hall has been transformed into what its creators call “The Dream,” a fitting and emotional tribute to all those from south Davis County communities who’ve served in the U.S. military. Now, the third and final phase of development is set to begin. That was outlined by city councilman Chris Simonsen, the inspiration for the park’s creation and Chairman of the Board of Directors, in a presentation to city council in April. “We’re preparing to begin the Statue phase while we continue to raise funds,” he said. “After raising more than $1 million, all in private donations, our third phase will be to install at least three of seven planned statues by Memorial Day this year.” That day, May 31, will also be when a special program is planned. Details on that are still being finalized, but the public can learn more through our Davis Journal weekly publication or on the
Veterans Park website (https://bountifulveteranspark.org). The systematic and very well organized plan for construction of the park has been accomplished not just through monetary donations, but also with the plethora of volunteer hours that have helped install walls, place dedicated pavers and even lay sod. Thousands of visitors have toured the park since its dedication on Veterans Day 2020, and Simonsen said many have left pins, flags or other mementos by the pavers, walls or monuments. “Everything has been placed where it is for a reason,” he said. “Each word is placed with its specific meaning and purpose in mind. The size, the messages, they are all special and one of a kind. Our decisions have never been quick decisions. And we’re very excited for what will happen next.” The first three new monuments will be The Military Family, the POW/MIA monument, and the Wounded Warrior monument. Each will be 3 feet high by 5 feet in length, and each will depict a Continued page 7
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The Bountiful Veterans Park has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors since it’s dedication on Veterans Day 2020. Photos by Tom Haraldsen
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Brookside Ranch development making revisions to current conceptual plans Julie Thompson j.thompson@mycityjournals.com
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s part of the March 23, 2021 West Bountiful Planning Commission meeting, commissioners, city staff and members of the community attending virtually were introduced to the proposed Brookside Ranch development. According to the presentation given by developers, this planned unit development (PUD) has been in the works for 12 years as discussions were held in order to meet city leaders’ desires to maintain the rural atmosphere that makes West Bountiful a desirable place to live. Located in the area between 400 North and 1200 North from 1450 West to the Legacy Parkway, this equestrian and agrarian-focused development is asking for approval for 126 building lots ranging in size form .417 acres to 3.187, with an average lot size of .83 acres. The wide range of lot sizes would accommodate those who just want a little extra space for their own enjoyment or gardening as well as those who are interested in farming or pastures for their animals. Built into the neighborhood would be areas for horse trailers to park next to hitching posts while horses are loaded and unloaded. Unlike many PUDs where similar color tones and designs are specified, this neighborhood uses what is known as plan scripting, a technique that imposes requirements on home design in order to avoid repetitive styles and colors, setting each house apart from the homes that surround it. For example, if two homes on a street are using the same elevation, there must be at least five lots between the them. The same applies to the color palettes of the exterior of the home. Residents of Brookside Ranch will enjoy impressive amenities including 26 acres of open space and equestrian trails. Possible uses of this open space are a community garden, a 10-acre city park as well as additional trails and parks. Multiple entrances to the Legacy
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ters through a variety of uses in a pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle friendly environment and to promote architectural quality in building designs. Developments in the B-U zone shall focus on connecting to and extending the Legacy trail system and other city trail features. Additionally, developments in this zone shall ensure vibrant, quality projects that adequately buffer the traditional rural uses in the B-U zone and areas adjacent to the zone. The scale and
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Beverly Todd--looking forward to family on Mother’s Day By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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everly Todd measures her success as a mother the way most Moms then to do--on how their children live as adults and become parents of their own. For Beverly, who is 94 and enjoys life as a resident at Creekside Senior Living in Bountiful, she says she’s been blessed with “wonderful children. All of them got along with each other and all have positive attitudes.” She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, graduated from South High School and lived in that community most of her life. She moved to Bountiful 28 years ago and worked as secretary in the Bountiful City Engineering Department for 19 years. “I loved working for the city, and for my friend Jack Balling,” she said. Balling was the city engineer and he passed away in March. “It was great dealing with the public all those years.” Beverly and her late husband Lyman Hyde had four children, a son and three daughters. She says her son and oldest daughter are now in their 70s, she has a daughter in her 60s and one in her 50s. Among the many memories of their childhoods are the years they lived in Logan, where one memory is how her son Vaughn won a marble tournament in grade school. They all took piano lessons, and have passed some of those same
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2021 EVENING S ERIES Amphitheater Parking: 495 East 5300 South Ticket Info: 801-264-2614 or www.murray.utah.gov June 4 ................................. Les Miserables, Movie Sing-Along June 5 ................................................... Murray Concert Band June 17-19, 21-23 ........................ Disney's The Little Mermaid June 26 ...................................................... Murray Symphony At the centerpoint of the park is “Columbia,” the goddess-like female national personification of the United States and of liberty itself for hundreds of years.
Continued from front page fitting tribute to those respective subjects. And in 2022, a fourth monument will be installed, the Dedicatory Prayer monument at the entrance to the park. “Our Veterans, families and their unparalleled sacrifices continue to be a guiding force in every decision we make in this Park,” Simonsen wrote in a report to the council. “What would those who have sac-
LUNCH CONCERT SERIES Veterans’ names adorn these engraved walls, with an additional wall to be added this month. Photo by Tom Haraldsen
rificed the most and even the ‘ultimate’ for our freedoms be honored to see in the park? With those thoughts in mind, we strongly feel that the Dedicatory Prayer Monument needs to be part of the park.” The success of the Veterans Park’s efforts to honor all who’ve served is borne out in the fact that on May 19, a new wall segment will be installed so that more names of Veterans can be added. The cur-
rent walls are already filled. Names of those who’ve served are imprinted on pavers that circle the park’s tribute walls dedicated to the wars America has fought. Organizers will continue to install pavers and names on the Veteran Walls each year for Memorial Day and Veterans Day celebrations. l
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St Olaf’s plans expansion for growing student body By April Shumway/a.shumway@mycityjournals.com
St Olaf’s Catholic School is celebrating their 60th year of teaching students in our community. It was all started by a man named Father Pollock. The church that sits on the southeast corner of the school was built in 1978 by members of the St. Olaf community. Fast forward to today and the St. Olaf’s School is not only still thriving but growing. “We experienced a 13% growth in the 2019-20 school year” said Principal Simon McFall. They are on target to have an over 20% increase in the 2020-21 school year. McFall gives credit to his faculty, staff and parishioners for the school’s growth. McFall came to St Olaf’s in 2018. He started to make improvements he saw were needed to the grounds and the building. “Our improvement and expansion have been in 2 phases,” he said. The first phase included improvements to the water, electrical and drain systems as well as improvements to the landscaping and parking lot. New playground equipment and field games have also been added. “The other thing I found here right away was there was a story to be told here and we needed to start telling it,” McFall said. McFall and Communications Director Katie Bakker began going through boxes of
St. Olaf’s Catholic School is planning on expansion to take care of increasing student enrollment. Photo by Tom Haraldsen
pictures that had been tucked away in the basement dating back to the school’s beginnings. That’s in addition to a tile that had been placed in their kitchen with the year it was built and its designer’s name, Charles Dean, got them thinking. “We wanted to know who he was and who were these people in the pictures,” said McFall. He sees their organization as more
than a school or church. “First and foremost, we are a community and that is what I wanted to focus on.” He felt as soon as they began searching, members of their community came forward with information to piece together stories of their history. One day after Mass a woman approached McFall and told him she had heard he had been asking about her husband,
Charles Dean. Together they have pieced together the stories of his involvement in the building of the school. “Sometimes people need to be reminded of who we are and that is what we have done and continue to do with our students, alumni and parishioners,” McFall said. St. Olaf’s currently has some 3rd generation students attending their school. Phase two of their expansion includes expanding their building and adding a cafeteria. Currently students bring their own lunch or have meals brought in by a catering company. The expansion will allow them to continue their growth while still limiting class sizes to 15-20 students per classroom. “This allows teachers to be able to interact with each individual student,” McFall said. He sees their school as having many components. As well as an academic component, he considers the students spiritual and emotional needs too. “We like to promote an environment where students feel safe and cared for,” McFall said. Part of that strategy is included in the prayer that begins and ends each school day. It ends with the sentence “you are loved and cared for.” St. Olaf’s Catholic school is located at 1793 South Orchard Drive in Bountiful. l
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Book Nook – Tsalix Silverthorn continues his adventure Tsalix Silverthorn and the Desert of Desolation, Richard Siddoway, Cayelle Publishing By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournals.com
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hen last we left Bountiful author Richard Siddoway’s newest character, Tsalix Silverthorn, he and his fellow villagers Asur and Kwercus had completed the first part of their quest – to retrieve a prophesied talisman for their king. That journey kicked off the Tsalix Silverthorn series, the first fantasy books authored by the long-time Bountiful resident and New York Times bestselling author. Tsalix Silverthorn and the Desert of Desolation, which was released in March, is the second in the four-book series. It’s the continuing story of a courageous young man (Tsalix) leading a dangerous quest to restore peace and order in the tiny village of Aravah in the Kingdom of Sodizen. King Elosha is close to death, and his twin sons, Princes Abadon and Johona, are engaged in a battle to take over the throne. As you might guess, one of the sons (Abadon) has evil intentions of becoming dictatorial, while Johona is much more loving and peaceful. King Elosha summons Tsalix and his friends to retrieve these talismans from their hidden places, and thus prevent Abadon from taking power.
In a previous interview, Siddoway said that “Every book I have written has the underlying theme of good over evil. In Tsalix Silverthorn, I hope readers will get a sense of the uplifting undertones within the larger concept of the story.” This book follows our heroes over Skayeksten, the Desert of Desolation, to reach Mount Tsood and the second talisman. The journey is formidable, as the
young men not only battle the elements of dry, hot and drifting sand, but also a band of soldiers sent by Abadon to capture them and bring them back to the evil prince. Abadon has sent Captain Nash Doitsoh and his soldiers to do the deed. But as Tsalix and his brothers exercise extreme faith, and overcome a number of obstacles, they summon within themselves the strength necessary to fight against opposition. The latest novel lets readers feel the emotions of these young men – their fears at times but also their bravery. Lovers of fantasy will enjoy Siddoway’s situational creativity, not to mention all those names of people and places he has conjured up! Siddoway said it took him about a year to complete each of the four books. A third book will be released this fall and the final book in the series in 2022. He may be best known for his bestseller The Christmas Wish, which was his first published novel and was made into a TV movie starring the late Debbie Reynolds along with Neil Patrick Harris and Naomi Watts. It has been shown almost annually on CBS. I first met him while he was the assis-
tant principal at Viewmont High School. He served as an educator in Davis County for more than 45 years, and in 1994 was asked by Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt to create the nation’s first virtual high school, The Utah Electronic High School. He also served three terms in the Utah House of representatives, including two years as Speaker Pro Tempore. In addition to “The Christmas Wish” and now the Tsalix Silverthorn series, his other books include “The Christmas Quest,” “An Honest Heart,” “Christmas of the Cherry Snow,” and “Mom and Other Great Women I’ve Known.” “I’m excited about ‘Tsalix Silverthorn and the Scepter of Destiny’ because I’ve loved fantasy and this is an exciting story to tell,” he said. “I’ve been working on the series for about five years.” Forthcoming books in this series are “Tsalix Silverthorn and the Maelstrom of Tears,” and “Tsalix Silverthorn and the Glittering Peak.” You can learn more on his website at richardsiddoway.com, bookshop.org, or follow him on Facebook @RichardMSiddoway. l
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Farmington florist earns top recognition in international contest By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
FARMINGTON—Though Betsy Mason Borden has always loved flowers, it wasn’t until her son needed help before going to a high school prom that she considered turning a passion into a business. That was in 2014, and since then, Borden’s Farmington home boutique studio has risen to national and international acclaim. In February, Dancing Daisies Floral finished in the top 5 in the “Floral Educator of the Year” category for the Intrigue Floral Awards. It was part of a competition that drew more than 80,000 nominations from throughout the world. “The winner was a flower school in Ireland,” she said, “so obviously it was flattering to be considered in that category and to receive a Top 5 designation.” Betsy was a school teacher for more than 20 years, working with first, second and third graders. She knew how to make a corsage for her son’s prom date, having honed her skill through A colorful floral necklace and earrings. Photo “ w o r k s h o p s , by Kendra Bird classes, and a lot of YouTube videos. Then a friend asked me to help her with flowers for a wedding, so I did, and I’ve been involved ever since.” She never dreamed of doing flowers, but said “it felt like a calling. I knew I needed to pursue this, so I started my business six years ago, teaching and doing workshops in my studio as well as in other parts of the country. I began doing it full time two years ago.” One of the magical parts of the floral business is that everyone loves flowers. “No one is ever disappointed when they get flowers,” she said. “Even if it’s a sad occasion such as a funeral, flowers are impactful. They are very emotional and meaningful for the family. They represent love for the family.” Like any business, the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the floral industry. Betsy said the hardest hit element was school dances – since all were cancelled for most of 2020. Weddings weren’t cancelled, but many were scaled back. On the flip side, however, she said people were sending flowers because they couldn’t visit loved ones in person. “Supplies were affected by travel restrictions, and also weather,” she said. “A year ago, some wholesalers were forced to just destroy their inventory because you couldn’t ship them anywhere. Things are starting to loosen up a bit, fortunately.” A visit to Betsy’s website (dancingdaisiesfloral.com) showcases the creativity she brings to her florals. “People come to me because of the designs and
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Wedding ceremonies using Betsy’s designs. Photo by Busath Photography
An amazing headdress. Photo by Kerry Horrocks
looks,” she said. “I specialize in wearable floral designs – necklaces, belts, earrings, things you wear in your hair. I’ve seen what others can do and what I like. I was just attracted to the wearables, and I like the fine details and freedom I have to create them. When a customer gives me an idea of what they’re after, I create a digital vision board and we start from there.” Her boutique studio is part of her home at 1185 West Jackson Ave. in Farmington, and she meets with customers by appointment only. “Some people are surprised that I do flowers out of my home, but it’s great. I don’t have to pay for retail space, and I have the freedom to work on my creations anytime I want.” Betsy is also active on Instagram – @dancingdaisiesfloral. You can also reach her at 801-915-9048.l
Flowers can be used in many ways, as shown here. Photo by Lauren Fair
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Marie Osmond, Air Supply, and Diamond Rio coming to Layton this summer LAYTON—The Davis Arts Council (DAC) has announced their summer lineup for the 2021 Summer Nights with the Stars season. Some of the biggest names in music will grace the Kenley Amphitheater stage. All events will follow local and state health guidelines. Season ticket renewals began on April 19. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 11 at 10 a.m. At that time, tickets can be purchased online at https:// boxoffice.davisarts.org, over the phone at 801-546-8575, or at the DAC box office at 445 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton, 84041. Phone and box office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. through the end of April. Beginning May 1, box office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. As always, there will be a number of free concerts in addition to the special engagement ticketed events. The schedule for ticketed events is shown on the adjacent chart. Here’s a look at the 2021 season as outlined by the DAC: June 15 – The Everly Set: You’ll be singing “By Bye Love” and Wake Up Little Suzy” at the Summer Nights with the Stars season opener with The Everly Set! Sean Altman & Jack Skuller celebrate The Everly Brothers who unleashed the sparkling vocal harmonies which influenced The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and The Beach Boys, just to name a few. Tickets – Orchestra: $30 | Reserved: $20 | General Admission: $10 June 23 – Asia featuring John Payne: John Payne became the front man of the supergroup ASIA in 1992! With hits like “Heat of the Moment,” “Don’t Cry,” and “Only Time Will Tell,” ASIA is one of the most recognizable rock groups of the 80s. This influential British rock group will appear at The Kenley for the very first time. Tickets – Orchestra: $50 | Reserved: $35 | General Admission: $20 June 28 – GENTRI: GENTRI is back at The Kenley Amphitheater! The fan-favorite trio of gents, along with their talented accompanist and signature “Cinematic Pop” sound, will grace the stage once again. Do not miss these three tenors cover the classics you know and love, as well as perform some of their original hits. Tickets – Orchestra: $65 | Reserved: $55 | General Admission: $45 July 7 – The Barefoot Movement: Heartfelt, energetic, and down-home, The Barefoot Movement is heralded as one of the most promising bands on the bluegrass scene. With crowds teeming with enthusiasm at every performance and new fans joining the fold across the nation, the word is surely spreading, and the message is clear: barefoot is better. Tickets – Orchestra: $20 | Reserved: $15 | General Admission: $10 July 10 – Marie Osmond: Utah native and favorite, Marie Osmond, is gracing the
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stage at The Kenley Amphitheater for the very first time! Marie has spent five iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer, and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. Do not miss this one-night-only show. Tickets – Orchestra: $90 | Reserved: $75 | General Admission: $60 July 17 – The Greatest Piano Men: Billy, Ray, Elton, Stevie & More: The Greatest Piano Men, the electrifying production celebrates the world’s greatest pianists and entertainers. With a seven-piece band and three pianos, The Greatest Piano Men celebrate the hits of Elton John, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and many more! Tickets – Orchestra: $35 | Reserved: $25 | General Admission: $15 July 21 – Sons of Serendip: Back by popular demand, this billboard charting quartet Sons of Serendip will once again perform in Layton! After headlining our 2019 DAC the Halls event, the boys are back with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. Tickets – Orchestra: $25 | Reserved: $15 | General Admission: $10 July 30 – Jeff Allen: Dry Bar comedian, Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor centering on marriage and family is a hit with all ages! A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more. At times both gut-wrenching and hilarious, Jeff’s one-man show, The America
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I Grew Up In, offers a unique glimpse into his crazy world. Tickets – Orchestra: $35 | Reserved: $25 | General Admission: $15 Aug. 2 – Dennis Edwards’ Temptations Revue: For three decades, Grammy Award Winner & Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dennis Edwards of The Temptations toured the world with this handpicked group of talented singers and musicians, Dennis Edwards’ Temptations Revue! Now, to honor the late Mr. Edwards, the group continues to perform to rave reviews and enthusiastic audiences. Tickets – Orchestra: $35 | Reserved: $25 | General Admission: $15 Aug. 26 – Diamond Rio: Achieving success with their 1991 debut single “Meet Me in the Middle,” Grammy Award Winners, Diamond Rio, has proven to be one of the biggest groups in country music history. With a plethora of hits like “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” and “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” this show will take you back to the good ole days of country music.
Tickets – Orchestra: $55 | Reserved: $45 | General Admission: $35 Aug. 31 – The Brit Pack: The most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic! The Brit Pack takes their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse, and many more. Tickets – Orchestra: $20 | Reserved: $15 | General Admission: $10 Sept. 3 – Three Dog Night: Legendary music icons, Three Dog Night, celebrating nearly five decades and claiming some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night! This onenight-only show is a can’t-miss event! Tickets – Orchestra: $60 | Reserved: $50 | General Admission: $30 Sept. 18 – Erica Hansen: A Tribute to the Women of Country Music – Dolly,
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Reba, Tanya, Emmylou, & More: Davis County audiences know Erica from tapping their toes along to her tribute to Patsy Cline and jamming out to the music of the Carpenters, Carole King, and Linda Ronstadt. She has been entertaining local audiences – from Cedar City to Logan to Heber City for years and she is particularly happy to be back at Ed Kenley Amphitheater. Tickets – Orchestra: $20 | Reserved: $15 | General Admission: $10 Sept. 30 – Air Supply: The trademark
sound of Russell Hitchcock's soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell's simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. Hits like “All Out of Love” and “Making Love out of Nothing” helped this music duo skyrocket to fame. Bring your date for a night of music and romance at The Kenley Amphitheater. Tickets – Orchestra: $65 | Reserved: $55 | General Admission: $45 l
re the walls closing in on your home office? Are the kids in need of a field trip as the school year comes to a close? Have your family members ever been stranded at the park or school without a ride home and without a communication device with a data plan? If so, fresh air and open space is literally just around the corner! West Bountiful City has teamed up with UTOPIA FIBER to provide free public WiFi at West Bountiful Park as well as at the pavilion just east of City Hall on the grounds of West Bountiful Elementary. This valuable service can enhance events you are participating in or hosting at either location. It could also prove to be a lifesaver if your Internet goes down just as you are about to submit that big project just before the deadline! For family members whose electronic devices require WiFi, this service may provide peace of mind to parents whose children have practices or ball games at either location. UPTOPIA FIBER is working with municipalities and other entities throughout the state to provide mobile hot spots. Connecting is simple:
Kade, Ty and June Thompson use the free Wifi at West Bountiful park to enjoy a virtual picnic with their mother. Photo by Julie Thompson
• Go to your Wifi settings • Select WestBountifulPublicWiFi • Accept the license agreement • Start browsing, streaming, downloading and uploading! For more information, visit the city’s website: wbcity.org. l
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Davis People: Marchelle Lee of Good Things Utah
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f things had turned out a bit differently, Marchelle Lee might have been a dancer on Broadway, or an astronaut, or a special needs teacher. All those passions, and her inward drive to always learn and do more, led her to a much different career path as a journalist. Today, the Woods Cross High graduate (class of 2000) helps bring both entertainment and enlightenment to viewers each weekday as executive producer of “Good Things Utah” on ABC4 Utah. Working with a team of talented hosts and a dedicated staff, GTU has become the most-viewed and most award-winning program of its type in the market. Marchelle grew up just below Bountiful Blvd. in a family of six children. She worked at her father Ken’s CPA firm, Bement and Company, while attending the University of Utah and being part of the university’s Crimson Line dance ensemble. In high school, and later at the U., her professional plans began to change. “I was part of a program called Best Buddies, where you worked with disabled students, took them to lunch and to dances, and during my senior year at Woods Cross I thought that was the direction I’d go,” she recalled. “When I got to college, I realized I also wanted to be a newspaper journalist, inspired by the old movies of the 50s. I wanted to be a hard-hitting investigative reporter.” She was discouraged by her professors, who told her that “TV would be hard, but print journalism will be impossible to get into.” Still, her first job in “the business” was as a writer and producer at KUTV-Channel 2. Her friend Todd Reid gave her a shot working for the 10 p.m. news. But Marchelle’s husband was moving to Phoenix to earn his master’s degree at Arizona State, so the family headed south and she got a job at ABC15 in Phoenix, working in breaking news and then becoming a producer for five years. Their first two sons were born in Arizona, and after 10 years in the Valley of the Sun, they moved back to Utah. By then, ironically, Todd Reid had been named news director at ABC4 Utah. Marchelle joined the station team again and created a program called “The Daily Dish” which aired at 4 p.m. She then took a five year break to work for the family firm after the passing of her father, but said “I wasn’t sure where I really fit in. So I got a call one day from a friend who heard there was an opening at Good Things Utah, and said, ‘I don’t know why, but your name keeps popping into my head, and I feel you should call on this job.’” She did, and was hired by George Severson, Director of Local Programming and Creative Services for ABC4 Utah and Utah’s CW30.
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Marchelle Lee is executive producer of “Good Things Utah” on ABC4 Utah.
Her day starts very early, as she begins looking at emails about 5 a.m., arrives at the station by 6 a.m. and starts scripting out, literally and figuratively, how the daily 9-11 a.m. broadcast will go. “From booking segments to getting information to write on them, we create the entire show from start to finish every day,” she said. “I write the show rundown, make sure our hosts know where they’re going to stand, and time out how long they are going to talk. During the show, I greet the guests, bring them back into the studio and make sure everything is set up. Sometimes I’m in the studio behind the cameras, sometimes I’m in the control booth with McCall (Gray, the producer). And we all write our website articles. So it’s a very full day both before and after we’re on the air.” Marchelle’s day doesn’t end when she finally leaves the station. Along with Gray and the hosts themselves, there’s reviewing of emails, discussing new segments and guests, and often working both evenings and weekends at home. “We do two hours live five days a week,” she said. “Even when there’s holidays, we either still do pre-recorded shows or have to find repeated shows that will work. It’s kind of an endless loop at times!” But she loves it – loves doing programs that make a difference. As an example, the day of this interview at the station, hostess Nicea DeGering was doing a segment on AED machines that almost all businesses have. She didn’t know how they worked, and none of the rest of us knew either ex-
The Good Things Utah team recently expanded its daily show to two hours, weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Photos by Tom Haraldsen
Marchelle works with GTU host Nicea DeGering before airing a segment on the use of AED machines.
cept a guest from Unified Fire Authority who walked Nicea and viewers through it. “My greatest satisfaction is just working with our cast and crew,” she said. “You see them on the air and they are the same off the air. The GTU family really is a family. We’re here for each other, which is important because this can be a high stress job.”
Marchelle and her family are moving back to Davis County from Holladay, and she’s anxious to “return to my old stomping grounds. My kids have not been around those places, so it will be fun to show them where I used to rollerblade, for example. Plus my sister is my best friend and we’ll only be about a minute from each other.” l
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Speeding cars and lack of sidewalks cause concern for two West Bountiful neighborhoods By Julie Thompson | j.thompson@mycityjournals.com
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he first of three women to express concern for the safety of neighborhood children spoke at a recent City Council meeting, describing 660 West as a road without posted speed limits that has the appearance of a frontage road. The street, which begins at 400 North and ends at 1000 North, runs parallel to I-15 and is a thoroughfare for cars exiting the freeway at 400 North. Drivers executing the sharp turn beneath the 400 North overpass have no visibility of oncoming traffic or pedestrians on the road which does not have sidewalks. As one of two entrances to the dropoff zone at West Bountiful Elementary, cars either cross paths or must merge with pedestrians, runners and the occasional cyclists in the bike lane at the narrow intersection of 400 North and 660 West. Residential streets have a speed limit of 25 mph unless otherwise posted, yet drivers travel as if the speed limit is comparable to that of the frontage road that connects Pages Lane to Parrish Lane just east of I-15 which has posted speed limits of 3050 MPH. The following week, as final approval for a small development on the corner of 1000 North and 550 West was being discussed at the Planning Commission meeting, two neighbors of the property used the public comment period to voice their opinions over ongoing safety issues as well as the impact the new development will have on an already hazardous corner. Anyone who is familiar with the area will describe a severely neglected property with an abundance of feral cats roaming the parcel, “visiting” neighboring yards and darting in and out of traffic. Trees that have fallen over time litter the property as well as wild shrubs and trees growing through the chain-link fence that borders the yard. Any improvement to the eyesore would seem a welcome change, but not without a few concessions made to the neighbors whose children play in nearby yards and would certainly be found on the sidewalks, if sidewalks existed continuously on 550 West and the eastern sections of 1000 North, particularly the blind corner at the intersection of these two roads. The homeowner immediately west of the proposed development explained that many of the homes in the neighborhood have been sold to families with young children, and while she would be happy to see the property improved from its current condition, the three homes on that property would create three additional driveways with cars attempting to leave their properties as other cars made the bend coming from either direction. The final comments came from the mother of three young children. She de-
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The fence that separates a residential backyard from oncoming traffic is often damaged by cars traveling at high speeds while negotiating a blind corner. Photos by Julie Thompson
scribed situations where she had to dodge oncoming cars as she pushed a stroller near the corner, and while a sidewalk would not eliminate the issue, it would give a better buffer and a visual boundary for drivers. She stated that she does not allow her children to play on the northern portion of their yard due to the cars that have careened into the fence across the street from her. With grazing horses in a pasture and I-15 traffic in the line of sight as drivers negotiate the blind corner, they often travel as if they are still on the frontage road that connects the Centerville I-15 exit with the 400 North exit. She said a complacent or careless driver may forget altogether that they are actually in the middle of a residential neighborhood. A poorly timed gaze at the pastures, trains, and traffic of I-15 can create a dangerous situation where the corner is reached without the car having the necessary time to slow to the posted 15 MPH speed limit necessary to safely negotiate the blind corner just ahead. Often it is too late and the vehicle cannot make the turn, causing it to crash into the fence of the yard on the south end of 550 West. There are caution arrows posted on the chain link fence that borders the pasture on the east side of the road. Children are walking to and from West Bountiful Elementary on both 550 West and 660 West during peak traffic times, which leaves them in a dangerous situation as they must walk on the shoulder of the road. A speeding driver round-
Blind corner where 550 West becomes 1000 North in West Bountiful.
ing the corner may easily come upon children walking in the road or on the edge of the shoulder. Wet or icy conditions can make it that much more difficult for a car
to maintain control. These same weather conditions also make the asphalt a more desirable walking surface than the wet, icy or muddy shoulder of the road. When asked if sidewalks were a possibility in the future, both the city council and the planning commission were told by Public Works Director Steve Maughan that sidewalks in that area were scheduled but it could be 18 months or longer before the project would be started. Speed limit signs were then requested in order to remind drivers that they were not on a frontage. There is a 25 MPH speed limit sign at each entrance to 550 West. There is also a 25 MPH speed limit sign after rounding the blind corner and traveling westbound on 1000 North but at the time of this writing, it has been bent at the base and is laying down on the ground, possibly from the scenarios described by the concerned neighbors. Members of the planning commission expressed hope that the development would improve visibility on the corner but would depend on the size of the homes and the setbacks. Final approval for the development was not given during the April 13 meeting as not all conditions for approval were met. l
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Ride a bike to enjoy more health, sunshine, and joy By Karmel Harper / k.harper@mycityjournals.com
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ith so many businesses struggling through 2020, one industry that actually boomed is bicycling. With lockdowns in place, people of all ages embraced every opportunity to go outside and bicycling’s popularity increased dramatically. The NPD Group’s Retail Sales Tracking report shows that from April 2019 to April 2020, sales of kids’ bikes increased 100%, fitness bikes went up 125%, and lifestyle bikes shot up a whopping 200%. Numbers from the past 12 months have yet to be released, but industry indicators show the surge has continued. Davis County cyclists are preparing for this month’s Frontrunner Metric Century on May 8, with details below. It’s the first organized ride since before the pandemic. “We have loved seeing the growth in our sport over the last year,” said Zach Chatelain, owner of Biker’s Edge in Kaysville. “It’s amazing to see so many happy new faces on bikes.” Even indoor cycle/stationary bike sales have surpassed expectations. “North American sales were 116% of plan due to the huge increase in consumer sales during lockdowns,” said Les Wiehe of Park City and Director of North American Sales of Stages Indoor Cycling. Bicycling enjoys mass appeal due to the incredible benefits it offers. It is really good for your heart by providing low-impact cardio exercise. Riding your bike as a primary means of transportation saves you money, wear-and-tear on your car, and is good for the environment. Riding outside increases mood-elevating vitamin D, which is derived from sunlight (be sure to wear your sunblock!). Riding can be both a solo and social activity. While riding alone can be a great way to get your workout in or clear your head with much needed “alone time” while still enjoying invigorating endorphins, group rides can be a way to spend time with family and friends while also improving your riding skills. Cycling clubs such as the Bonneville Cycling Club or Wildflower Cycling Club organize group rides that are open to riders of all skill levels and even offer beginner to expert clinics. Here in Davis County, cyclists can enjoy a ride while avoiding the dangers of vehicular traffic by riding on Legacy Trail on the west side of the county. With very little elevation change, the paved trail rewards you with views of the mountains, pastures, native foliage, and perhaps even a horse or two. Nikola Weeks and her 7-year old son, Luke, of Bountiful, ride Legacy often. “I love that Luke and I can enjoy bicycling together,” Weeks said. “ It gives us quality time while enjoying the outdoors and our beautiful state.” If you would like to participate in cycling events and raise money for charity, consider joining a local organized ride like the upcoming 10th annual Frontrunner Century Ride which will take place on May 8, 2021. This event, along with all other major athletic events, was canceled in 2020, so organizers and riders of the Frontrunner Metric Century 2021 Ride are excited to participate in this 100-kilometer (62 miles) ride with 1,300+ of their closest friends. The Frontrunner Metric Century raises money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and U.S. Navy and Air Force volunteer groups, who help out at the various aid stations placed every 16 miles of this fully supported ride. While 100 kilometers may be daunting for the beginning cyclist, the route is primarily flat and includes less than 700 feet elevation gain over 62 miles. Matt and Robyn Storms, the creators and organizers of the event which started in 2011 with only 220 riders, emphasize that this event is not a race. It is a ride. As it has grown to over 1,300 riders in 10 years, participants range in age, fitness level, and bike style. There are riders with $10,000+ full carbon Italian
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Nikola Weeks and her 7-year old son, Luke, spend quality time together riding bikes. Photo by Nikola Weeks.
You might see some horses as you ride on Legacy Trail. Photo by Karmel Harper
road bikes as well as riders with second-hand Huffy bikes but the energy and excitement of completing 100 kilometers and receiving a bicycle-chain adorned medal is the same. “We just want to have a fun Spring event where all types of riders can participate, enjoy themselves, and feel successful,” Matt Storms said. The route starts at downtown Salt Lake City and ends in Ogden’s historic train depot where riders can board the FrontRunner train and relax as they are transported back to their vehicles while Pride trucking transports their bikes back to downtown SLC. A portion of the route is in Kaysville on Smith Lane by Centennial Jr. High and Snow Horse Elementary. So if you’re in the area on Saturday, May 8, be sure to cheer on the hundreds of riders as they roll on by. l
7-year old Luke Weeks loves spending time on two wheels. Photo by Nikola Weeks.
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Experience community theatre that gives back at Kaysville’s hidden gem, the Hopebox Theatre By Karmel Harper | k.harper@mycityjournals.com
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ounded in the Fall of 2014 by four-time cancer survivor Jan Williams, the Hopebox Theatre’s mission is “to bring hope to families battling cancer through the performing arts.” The vision for Hopebox Theatre came to Williams during her third bout with cancer in early 2014 when a group of her theatre students from her performing arts academy, Showstopper Productions, surprised her at her home and serenaded her with Broadway show tunes. The immediate joy and hope she felt in that moment inspired her to create the Hopebox Theatre. “It’s a foundation that gives back to those who are struggling, dealing with, or are a survivor of cancer or other life-threatening ailments,” Williams said. “This is a place where creativity, vision, and talents combined with love and support can give back to all those who need some new ‘Hope’ in their lives. I want to be able to help those like myself find joy and hope through the performing arts as I have.” While the foundation would love to help every family in the community struggling with cancer, rather than donating their proceeds to other organizations that assist families on a wider scale, Hopebox partners with individual people and families in the local community who are selected by an extensive community nomination process and ultimately chosen by the organization’s board of directors. Each production at Hopebox is dedicated to a single recipient thus giving a much larger, yet personal purpose for the cast and crew working countless volunteer hours towards their show’s performances. Often, this individual, or Wall of Hope recipient, is a person that the organization, cast, and crew do not know at all other than their story and fight for survival. But because there is an actual name, identity, and real person and family who is benefitting from the production, this bolsters each person’s passion and heartfelt desire to give their time and talents generously. Samantha Wursten of Layton often performs on stage at Hopebox and will be playing Maria in their upcoming production of “The Sound of Music.” “I love the Hopebox because they give back in a way that no other community theatre does,” Wursten said. “Their mission really is the priority and they help people get through the hard stuff.” Unlike typical advertisements for local theatre performances, the marketing of each Hopebox show highlights the Wall of Hope recipient, thereby further connecting the community to the mission. The recipient’s name is even woven into elements of the show whether it is displayed on a prop or mentioned in a line of script. Darlene Sweeten of Pleasant Grove, who is battling stage 4 invasive carcinoma breast
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“Forever Plaid” Wall of Hope recipient Joshua French and his wife, Careshmeh. Photo provided by Hopebox Theatre.
“She Loves Me” Wall of Hope recipient Darlene Sweeten. Photo provided by Hopebox Theatre.
cancer, was the Wall of Hope recipient in February 2021 for Hopebox’s production of “She Loves Me.” Sweeten, blindsided by her nomination and selection, was completely overcome with how much the organization, its cast and crew, embraced her, a total stranger. They already knew her the first time she met them at a rehearsal. Through “D-A-R-L-E-N-E” cheers at every rehearsal and performance, every hug, every call and text to check in on her, Sweeten said, “The biggest and best thing was their friendship and the time they took to get to know me and make me feel special. These new friends truly loved me.” Last month, Hopebox performed “Forever Plaid,” which benefitted Joshua French, who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia just before Christmas 2020. This show is particularly special for French as it was discovered after he was chosen that he actually performed in “Forever Plaid” as a cast member himself years ago. In addition to proceeds from ticket sales, like past Wall of Hope recipients, French’s fund received additional donations generously given each performance. Each show and fundraising effort culminates on closing night, a memorable and moving evening that honors the recipient after the final curtain by playing a video clip of their story and presenting them with gifts including the check for funds raised during the show. “Forever Plaid” closed on April 10, and while some recipients can enjoy closing night in person, due to his illness, French joined via Facebook live. The moving ceremony can be viewed on Hopebox Theatre’s Facebook page.
Showstoppers’ Wall of Hope recipient, Valerie Wu, for “Cinderella” in 2020. Photo provided by Hopebox Theatre. Jan Williams with Showstoppers’ Wall of Hope recipient, Max Howells, for “Footloose” in 2017. Photo provided by Hopebox Theatre.
After gifts, tributes, the check, and the silver plaque with French’s name on it which inducts him into the Hopebox Theatre Wall of Hope family, a statement from French and his wife, Careshmeh, was read. The couple said, “We are so grateful for the generosity that we have experienced from people we had no idea were aware of us or our trial. This has felt like a very lonely journey for us that we’re making and the burden has been made lighter because of this amazing kindness. It has renewed our hope in humanity at a very dark time. Thank you.” While the main foundation is Hopebox Theatre, Williams’ performing arts academy for children and teenagers, Showstoppers Productions, also chooses Wall of Hope recipients for their shows. As the cast and crew for these shows are kids, children battling cancer are the selected Wall of Hope recipients. Once a Wall of Hope recipient is inducted into the Hopebox family, they are forever connected to the theatre. Some recipients beat
their illness and survive. Others do not, sometimes even passing away before the closing night ceremony of the show dedicated to them. While the money raised for each Wall of Hope recipient is a tremendous help, Chad Knavel, Hopebox’s Director of Marketing and Development, said, “The money is not the biggest deal. To me, it seems insignificant in regards to how much we really do for the cancer patient. The hope we give them, the love they feel from people who are basically strangers, is just powerful and wonderful.” Indeed, the priceless diamond that is the Hopebox Theatre shines brightly with many facets of generosity, kindness, love, and of course, hope. Hopebox Theatre’s next production of “The Sound of Music” will be performed at the Syracuse Arts Academy Amphitheatre July 9 – July 23. Kaysville residents can enjoy 20% off ticket prices for this production on www. hopeboxtheatre.com by using the discount code “Kaysville.” More information and show schedule can be viewed at www.hopeboxtheatre.com. More information about Showstoppers Productions can be found at https://www. showstoppersproductions.com. l
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Living Large in Small Spaces By Rebecca Rodgers | The City Journals
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ave you ever considered how much simpler life could be if you downsized your home? This would up-size time and money to fulfill your dreams! The popular trend to rent or purchase tiny houses has increased the idea that less can be more. Whether you’re a college graduate wanting to quickly pay off student loans, a couple wanting to travel, a retiree, or other; this interesting lifestyle could be a new path to freedom. Imagine yourself in a home between 100 to 400 square feet? How would you utilize that space? De-cluttering your life literally, financially, socially, and in time spent worrying about maintaining these would certainly cut back on your stress. These homes cost on average between $30,000 and $60,000. The average monthly living expenses run from $500 to $1,000 and above, which includes rent, utilities, taxes, etc. They can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $150,000 to build. Much of the population spends at least 15 years of their lives earning the amount needed to pay the mortgage of homes that often contain wasted space with unused purchased items. Think about the extra time you’d have to plan and live your best life.
You can find luxury and savings in a Tiny House like this, which has become a popular overnight accommodation for travelers. This one can be found on airbnb.com.
Among those who live this lifestyle, 68% have no mortgage and 32% have more than $10,000 saved! Imagine what you could do if one-third to one-half of
your monthly income was not spent on a house payment? Mind-blowing really! Think of the hobbies, vacations, education opportunities, etc. you could pursue.
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Depression or burnout: Talking with your teen By Rebecca Rodgers | The City Journals
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hich one is it? Parents/adults recognize burnout in themselves when they’re overly tired, stressed, and their thinking becomes foggy. It is much the same for teens; however, they are limited in their experience to manage it. If you see your teen falling asleep at dinner, staying up too late finishing homework, or not having enough time for relaxation, it may be time to cut back on some extra-curricular activities or offer your assistance to help your teen with time management. Jordan Meyer, CMHC, from Wasatch Family Therapy in Bountiful, said, “Burnout is usually short-lived so that often a weekend or outing with friends can reset them. Depression manifests for extended periods of time and usually remains constant.” Your teen may shut down but continue to bring up the subject of how he/she is doing. It is easy to fall into the pattern of asking questions such as: “How was your day?” or “Did you talk to your friends?” These are typically answered with yes or no. Some good examples of conversation starters would be: “Tell me something interesting about your day” or “What activities did you do with your friends?” or “What are the different cliques at your school, and are you a part of one?”
Stacie Rasmussen, LMFT at Wasatch Family Therapy in Bountiful, said, “Parents can ask about the stresses that they are experiencing and focus on listening, validating, and empathizing with their teens. I caution them to not go into ‘fix it’ mode and instead focus on allowing their teens to have a safe and supportive environment to vent their
frustrations, sadness, anger, or feelings of being overwhelmed.” Listening to your teen without interruption is worth repeating! This can be difficult to follow, however. Parents need to listen for negative talk that may be coming from their teen. “What’s the point?” “None of this matters anyway”
or “My life is pointless,” said Jordan Meyer. This type of manifested hopelessness is a definite red flag. Signs of depression can include a morose attitude, declining grades and/or sudden mood swings. Stacie Rasmussen said, “Teens that are engaging in self-harm activities or have thoughts of suicide should be evaluated by a mental health professional to assess their needs and the love and care warranted by the severity of the situation.” Research and our own life experiences have shown that fear is often the lead emotion for a teen to not want to disclose negative thoughts and feelings. Fear that close family members or friends will falsely judge or not show understanding. Parents should communicate as often as may be necessary that depression is something to not be ashamed of. Reassuring your teen that this is a common diagnosis for many, and that reaching out for help shows strength of character can also be beneficial. Repeat as often as possible, “I really love and care about you. I’m concerned and want to help and am here for you.” Knowing how to best support your teen and acting on it will have positive long-lasting, lifelong effects, therapists said.l
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Bountiful sports briefs Compiled by Tom Haraldsen
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s of our press deadline on April 20th, here’s a look at some of Bountiful High’s prep sports teams. Boys Soccer The Braves are 4-5 on the year, including a shootout loss to Layton on March 11. Bountiful opened the season with a 3-1 win over East, the loss to Layton, a 4-3 loss to Clearfield and a 3-1 win over West. Region play began with a 2-1 victory at Viewmont on March 23, another shootout loss to Woods Cross on March 23, another shootout loss to Riverton, then a 2-0 win over Farmington on April 13. Their latest match before our press deadline was a 4-1 loss at Box Elder on April 16. Dallin Burgin has led the Braves offensively with 8 goals, while Javier Moreno has added 4. Parker Hayford and Cole Ingles split credit for a shutout in goal. Baseball Bountiful was 7-6 as we went to press. The season began with a 19-0 rout of Roy on March 16, followed by a 2-0 shutout of Roy. Bountiful lost to Salem Hills 4-3 before beating Mountain Crest 5-3 and Park City 8-2. But the Braves then lost games to Alta 3-1, Riverton 5-0, Green Canyon 9-6, and Brighton 7-6. They righted their ship with a 1-0 win over Carbon and a 3-0 win at Box Elder in the first region three-game set. The Bees won game two 8-5 but Bountiful
won the series ender at home 5-3. Pithcers Easton Aubuchon and Truman Duryea are both 3-1 on the year. Duryea also led the team with 7 doubles and 9 RBIs through April 16. Softball The Lady Braves are always tough in softball, and through the first 10 games the team is 8-2. Wins were over Davis 10-1, Copper Hils 3-1, Cyprus 12-1, Bonneville 18-6, Viewmont 17-4, Northridge 19-3, Woods Cross 15-0 and Farmington 5-4. The only losses were to Weber and Clearfield. Shambre Maestas was 3-0 on the mound, Annie Salazar 3-1 and Eva Stoddard 2-1. Stoddard led the team with 4 home runs and 20 RBIs. Livi Arona had two homers and 14 RBIs for the Braves, and Salazar also homered twice in the first 10 games. Lacrosse Bountiful’s boys picked up its first win of the season with an 18-6 win over Viewmont March 24. “We played well,” head coach Peter Jordan said, noting the performances of senior attack man Sam LeFevre who had six goals and two assists and junior long pole Cole Terry who had 19 ground balls, three assists and a goal. “They had great games.” Jamison Bain added four goals and one assist along with Hayden Hanson (three goals, one
assist), Payson Hadley (one goal, one assist) and Rustin Lowe (one assist). Bountiful lost to Brighton 13-4 April 13. Hayden Hanson scored two goals to lead the Braves while Sam Lefevre (one goal, one assist) and Jamison Bain (one goal) also scored. Against Box Elder April 16, Bountiful won 13-5 behind four goals and one assist each by Hanson and Lefevre. Also helping offensively were Porter Hadley (two goals), Payson Hadley (one goal, one assist), Jamison Bain (one goal, one assist), Declan Watt (one goal), Isaac Stout (two assists), Rustin Lowe (one assist) and Elijah Lowe (one assist). The Braves had a 3-4 record as of April 16. The Bountiful girls defeated Viewmont 6-5 March 23 in its first game of the season. The Braves went up 4-1 early and held on for the narrow win. “It was a great first game for the new girls and was really evenly matched,” head coach Olivia Cook said. Emily Stewart had four goals and Synnove (Sunny) Price-Huish added two for the Braves. “Grace Nixon played goalie and just started playing lacrosse last week and had some amazing saves,” Cook said. Against Woods Cross March 25, Bountiful lost 12-9.
“It was a really great game,” Cook said, noting freshman midfielder Naomi Bryson’s play. “She played so great on the entire field. She has no lacrosse experience and has picked it up so quickly. She is aggressive, has great footwork and is hungry to create turnovers and opportunities on defense.” Lauren Jensen led the Braves with four goals while Price-Huish scored two with Maddi Stott and Millie Urie adding one each. Bountiful lost to Farmington 17-3 April 13. Lauren Jensen led the Braves with two goals while Emily Stewart added the third Bountiful score. “It was a really tough game for our girls as almost all of them are brand new to lacrosse,” Cope said. “This was the first team that we played were it looked like everyone from the other team was pretty experienced in lacrosse, but it’s always a learning experience and I think my girls have a few takeaways from losing a game like that.” Against Box Elder April 15, the Braves lost 19-10. Bountiful was 2-3 on the season to this point. You can keep up on the latest Braves’ sports news in our weekly paper, The Davis Journal, in print and online. l
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High School Sports Schedule—May 2021 (Starting times and schedules subject to change)
BASEBALL May 3 Roy at Davis
May 4 Davis at Roy Viewmont at Farmington Bountiful at Woods Cross 3:30 May 5 Farmington at Viewmont Woods Cross at Bountiful
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May 14 State 5A, 6A state tourney first round
May 10 Brighton at Davis
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May 18 State 5A, 6A state tourney second round
May 11 Davis at Syracuse Woods Cross at Waterford
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May 20 State 6A quarterfinals at home sites
May 15 State tournaments begin at home sites
May 21 State 5A quarterfinals at home sites
Region 1 (Davis High) May 3 at Riverside 8 a.m.
May 25 State 5A semifinals—locations
May 25 State semifinals at home sites
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May 5 Viewmont at Woods Cross Bountiful at Box Elder Farmington at Bonneville
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May 6 Fremont at Davis
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May 14 State 5A, 6A first rounds home sites
May 7 Bonneville at Bountiful Farmington at Woods Cross Fremont at Davis Box Elder at Viewmont
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May 15/17 State 5A, 6A second round home sites
May 11 Davis at Syracuse
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May 20-21 State 5A, 6A third round home sites
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May 28-29 State 5A, 6A championships at UVU (best of 3)
May 24-28 State 5A, 6A finals at Cottonwood Complex
May 18 State tournaments second round
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May 4 Box Elder at Bountiful Woods Cross at Viewmont Bonneville at Farmington Davis at Layton
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May 6 Bountiful at Bonneville Woods Cross at Farmington Viewmont at Box Elder Davis at Fremont
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3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30
May 6 Box Elder at Bountiful Farmington at Bonneville Woods Cross at Viewmont
3:30 3:30 3:30
May 8 Davis at Northridge
3:30
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May 10 and 11 6A state tournament at The Ridge (West Valley) Region 5 (Bountiful, Viewmont, Woods Cross, Farmington) May 10 and 11 5A state tournament at Spanish Oaks (Spanish Fork)
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he Bountiful Veterans Park has completed its first two phases of development, and the results have been amazing. What was once simply a lawn area north of the city hall has been transformed into what its creators call “The Dream,” a fitting and emotional tribute to all those from south Davis County communities who’ve served in the U.S. military. Now, the third and final phase of development is set to begin. That was outlined by city councilman Chris Simonsen, the inspiration for the park’s creation and Chairman of the Board of Directors, in a presentation to city council in April. “We’re preparing to begin the Statue phase while we continue to raise funds,” he said. “After raising more than $1 million, all in private donations, our third phase will be to install at least three of seven planned statues by Memorial Day this year.” That day, May 31, will also be when a special program is planned. Details on that are still being finalized, but the public can learn more through our Davis Journal weekly publication or on the
Veterans Park website (https://bountifulveteranspark.org). The systematic and very well organized plan for construction of the park has been accomplished not just through monetary donations, but also with the plethora of volunteer hours that have helped install walls, place dedicated pavers and even lay sod. Thousands of visitors have toured the park since its dedication on Veterans Day 2020, and Simonsen said many have left pins, flags or other mementos by the pavers, walls or monuments. “Everything has been placed where it is for a reason,” he said. “Each word is placed with its specific meaning and purpose in mind. The size, the messages, they are all special and one of a kind. Our decisions have never been quick decisions. And we’re very excited for what will happen next.” The first three new monuments will be The Military Family, the POW/MIA monument, and the Wounded Warrior monument. Each will be 3 feet high by 5 feet in length, and each will depict a Continued page 7
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