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PARAMEDIC SERVICES IN KAYSVILLE ARE CHANGING By Cindi Mansell / City Journals
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Kaysville City is changing its paramedic services. Photo courtesy Kaysville Ambulance website
avis County will soon relinquish services to the City The Kaysville City Council has signed an Interlocal Agreement between Kaysville, Davis County and Davis County Cities for the transfer of Paramedic Services. This agreement outlines the timing and steps involved in transitioning Paramedic Services from under Davis County control to the control of cities. Each city has been organized into a group by geographical and other factors. Kaysville will be grouped with Farmington and Fruit Heights. In meetings attended by every city manager and fire chief in the county, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office has steadfastly insisted that any change must bring improved paramedic service, be a cooperative effort that eliminates underserved islands in the county, and establish a closest-available-unit dispatch model where paramedics are dispatched irrespective of geo-political boundaries. This preliminary plan had been developed and, if approved by elected officials county-wide, would allow the Sheriff’s office to transition out of providing paramedic service and into providing more robust and effective law enforcement service in about two years. Fire Chief Paul Erickson said “this agreement is a crucial step in moving forward on meeting this important service in our city and in Davis County.” City Manager Shayne Scott said future discussion would be needed as to method and timing to remove the County Paramedic Funding Levy from property taxes being collected by Davis County to pay for paramedic services. He said this paramedic program would be in addition to the established firefighter program, and Kaysville must continue to fund the program once Davis County removes the tax. Future decisions would need to be made whether Continued page 8
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2021 Municipal Elections – Things to consider when running for office By Cindi Mansell | City Journals
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andidates will be able to file June 1 thru June 7 at City Hall. If you have been wanting to become an elected official, there are two (2) City Council positions (4-year term/20222026) and the Mayoral position (4-year term/2022-2026) to be voted on this year in Kaysville City. Municipal Elections in Utah are held on odd numbered years; the 2021 Municipal Primary Election will be held on August 10 and the Municipal General Election will be held on November 2. An individual seeking to become a candidate for a municipal office shall file a Declaration of Candidacy to the City Recorder between June 1 and June 7, 2021 during regular business hours (between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST). A $100 filing fee is required to file. For most candidates, you are required to declare your candidacy in person at the City Recorder’s office. However, a candidate can declare via proxy if the candidate will be out of town the entire week of declaration. Each candidate for office must affirm when they file their candidate filing form that they meet (or will meet within constitutional and statutory deadlines) the qualifications prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the United States, the State of Utah, and Davis County. Candidates must be a US citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Kaysville for 12 consecutive months immediately before the date of the election. If you have questions, please contact City Recorder Annemarie Plaizier at 801-546-1235. Mayor Katie Witt recently offered some helpful information on her experience in running for election. “There are really two steps to being an elected official running and serving. Some people would be great public servants, but can't stomach the idea of campaigning,” she said. “Others are great at campaigning, yet struggle with the amount of work when they first get elected. You can compensate for both situations, so don't let it put you off.” She discussed things that she did not expect such as campaigns costing money and that most candidates end up paying for the majority of the campaign themselves (yard signs, literature, mailings, newspaper ads, websites). Depending on whether or not there is a primary race, a candidate could mount a credible campaign for between $2,500 to $5,000. Her advice was not to hire a campaign manager for a local race, “you will get better help from your friends and family.” Running for office obligates the families. Spouses become campaign consultants, sign holders, speech readers, and pick up
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Extreme drought situation concerning to Kaysville water providers By Cindi Mansell | The City Journals
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tah is experiencing low water storage and drought conditions due to “a hot and dry summer and fall, as well as an average snowpack (70% of average),” according to state officials. For snowpack to reach average, Utah’s mountains would have needed to receive the remaining 30% before it started to melt significantly (typically in this first week in April). That didn’t happen. On March 17, Governor Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency due to drought conditions. The State website (http://www.conservewater.utah. gov/) says “the typical Utah household will use twice as much water outside as necessary.” Users are encouraged to reference the State website for their weekly watering guide. The State has also updated their regional conservation goals (https://water.utah.gov/regional-conservation-goals/). Utah is the second-driest state, behind only Nevada, yet residents use more water per capita than any other state but Idaho, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Soil moisture is at the lowest levels since monitoring began in 2006. This means that when/if we do receive precipitation, the ground will soak it up first and reduce the runoff that typically fills reservoirs, lakes, and streams. Kaysville City's pressure irrigation/secondary water is serviced through three differ-
Provider contact information for Kaysville residents is as follows: Benchland Water District 485 E Shepard Lane Kaysville, Utah 84037 801-451-2105 www.benchlandwater.com Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company 138 W 1300 North Clearfield, Utah 84015 801-774-6373 www.davisweber.org Haights Creek Irrigation 820 E 200 North Kaysville, Utah 84037 801-546-4242 https://haightscreek.org/
ent companies: Benchland, Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company, and Haight's Creek. Please visit their websites for updates or restrictions regarding the upcoming water season. To determine your service provider, you can view the Interactive Irrigation Boundaries Map or the Irrigation Boundaries Map (PDF). The service season typically ends on approximately October 15th and the system is drained. Drought
Bountiful Lake and other lakes and ponds could have lower levels than normal. Photos by Tom Haraldsen
conditions may limit supply, and secondary water providers are encouraging efficient use of the water and continued conservation in effort to extend its availability. They are asking that watering be adjusted based on the weather (turning off sprinklers during after rainstorms), not to water during the hottest part of the day, and to only water your yard based on its ‘need’. Educating water users is critical, including encouragement of concepts such as checking timers, changing batteries, watering dry spots
separately, adjusting sprinklers as necessary, not watering roads or driveways, and delaying any landscape projects that may require additional watering. Visit https://utahwatersavers.com/ for incentive programs and rebates for Water Sense Smart Controllers and other water efficient fixtures that can adapt your watering schedule based on weather and landscape needs as well as allow monitoring from your smart phone.. l
She’s ready to give hugs on Mother’s Day By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
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eather Caplan calls Motherhood “the most defining role of my life. It has made me the person I am today.” And for this Kaysville resident, Mother’s Day 2021 will be especially sweet since she’ll be together with her three daughters and their families for the first time in eight years! She moved to Kaysville with her husband five years ago. Raised in Sugar House and a graduate of South High School, she said that raising her daughters “was basically all I did for many years. And I loved it.” Her daughters, ages 28 to 34, were all homeschooled, giving Heather a chance to form amazing bonds with her girls that have endured. “They’re all smart as whips,” she said. “My oldest daughter was a competitive gymnast. One daughter graduated from high school at age 16 and another at age 15. I’ve been blessed with children that are smart and successful human beings.” Kassidy, 34, lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where her husband is a custom builder and a private pilot. They have a five-year-old daughter and a four-month-old son. Brianne, 31, recently moved back to Utah from Arizona with her children, ages 11, 8, 3 and 1. Heather says she is “extremely close to her,” and they have dinner together often. Haley, 28, is single and has a successful career in Seattle. She’s coming home for Mother’s Day as well. Heather also has a stepson, Benja-
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Heather with grandchildren, from left, Ava, Connor, Alexa holding Zander, and Cooper.
min, 29, who lives and works in Philadelphia. Heather said most of her personal and professional life has been “mother-centric,” helping in the care of others. She worked in Human Resources for the Jordan School District, assisting with the hiring of new teachers. Her passion
for holistic health and proper diet for her family led her into studying and becoming a massage therapist. And she loves her teaching role as a grandmother. “I think one aspect of mothering that’s endearing is seeing how my girls seem to have
embraced some of our traditions,” she said. “You can see it in their kitchens and their homes, when things look a lot like they did in our home as they grew up. It makes me feel kinda old but also very proud.” Like all of us, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent separation has been especially hard for Heather, who loves to spend time with friends and family. The Caplans have a pair of beautiful dogs--Lola and Bean--who are an important part of their life, “so I’m also a Dog Mom,” Heather said with a smile. “That has helped a little during the pandemic.” They were able to visit with the girls and grandchildren over Zoom, exchanging drawings and playing games and telling stories. Still... “We’ve seen each other mostly on screens, but not being in the same place has been horrible. We’ve both been vaccinated, so seeing the kids and grandkids on Easter this year was great. It was our first ‘safe’ day since March of last year.” Those months apart saw everyone grow closer--absence making the heart grow fonder. “It was a concerted effort by all of us as a family,” Heather said. “We had to become creative during the holidays when we couldn’t see each other in person. But love conquers all challenges. It’ll be great to get past COVID and be together more regularly. I love being a Mom.”l
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Davis People: Marchelle Lee of Good Things Utah By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com
I 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
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STOP IN FOR STORIES * Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday at 11 a.m. in Murray Park White Gazebo, FREE Murray City Library sponsored Storytelling * Location may change This program has received funding support from residents of Salt Lake County, SL County Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP), Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Museums & National Endowment for the Arts.
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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. 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, lit-
The Good Things Utah team recently expanded its daily show to two hours, weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Photos by Tom Haraldsen
erally 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 Marchelle Lee is executive producer of “Good Things or have to find repeated shows that will work. Utah” on ABC4 Utah. It’s kind of an endless loop at times!” But she loves it – loves doing programs air. The GTU family really is a family. We’re that make a difference. As an example, the here for each other, which is important beday of this interview at the station, hostess cause this can be a high stress job.” Nicea DeGering was doing a segment on Marchelle and her family are moving AED machines that almost all businesses back to Davis County from Holladay, and have. She didn’t know how they worked, she’s anxious to “return to my old stomping and none of the rest of us knew either ex- grounds. My kids have not been around those cept a guest from Unified Fire Authority who places, so it will be fun to show them where I walked Nicea and viewers through it. used to rollerblade, for example. Plus my sis“My greatest satisfaction is just working ter is my best friend and we’ll only be about with our cast and crew,” she said. “You see a minute from each other.” l them on the air and they are the same off the
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Utahns do their part to help save the nearly extinct monarch butterfly By Karmel Harper / k.harper@mycityjournals.com
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heir signature bright orange wings with black borders and veins have adorned colorful flowers and gardens throughout the world for millions of years. Their striped caterpillars (larvae) with voracious appetites for milkweed, their only food source, have entertained school-children as they watched them grow exponentially in a matter of days. Their green chysalides with gold speckles rival any sparkling jewel. Their annual migration where they fly thousands of miles to warmer climates is a phenomenon that continues to fascinate scientists. Even just a generation ago, monarch butterflies were plentiful in Utah during the summer months. Today, monarch sightings are rare and the beautiful species is dangerously close to becoming extinct. “There was never a spring at Kaysville Elementary growing up when we did not have 4-5 milkweed stems in class waiting for a caterpillar to complete its metamorphosis,” said Nephi Harvey of Kaysville. “Even though we still have milkweed all over the farm I rarely see a chrysalis anymore.” “We had tons of milkweed at the bottom of what now is 200 North,” said Cricket Harvey-Longaker of Kaysville. “We would throw it out to seed. In 15 years, we never saw a caterpillar but we would have a couple of butterflies come through every year. It was nothing like growing up. We would be eating breakfast and my mom, a first-grade teacher, would tell us to go grab a caterpillar and some milkweed for her class. It was that easy to grab it between breakfast and leaving for school. It makes me sad.” Scientists and conservation organizations track the monarch population based on the count of butterflies that make it to their overwintering sites. Monarchs east of the Rocky Mountains typically migrate to Mexico. Monarchs west of the Rocky Mountains, such as Utah monarchs, typically migrate to California. On January 19, 2021, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation reported only 1,914 western monarch butterflies were recorded overwintering in California during their Thanksgiving 2020 count. Just a year prior, they reported 21,944 western monarchs. This constitutes a 90%+ population decline in only 12 months. Even more breathtaking is in 2016, the count was 167,582. In 1997, the count was 1.2 million. The sharp decline in the monarch butterfly population over the past 25 years is due to many factors. Xerces’ website said, “The monarch faces many threats including the loss of milkweed and other flowering plants across its range, degradation and loss of overwintering groves in both coastal California and Mexico, and the widespread use of pesticides in the environment. Many of these stressors are exacerbated by the effects of climate change.” Despite these dismal numbers, monarch
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share their seeds for free. “We help by planting a few stems of milkweed in our yards, or by creating full ‘Monarch Waystations’ in yards and in city and county parks and open spaces,” Taylor said. “We also participate in tagging the monarch during the migration season, courtesy of Southwest Monarch Study. Monarchs arrive in northern Utah in mid-late May, stay and reproduce until mid-September when the migration begins and they start heading south for the winter, heading either to the California coast or all the way to Mexico.” After learning how essential milkweed is for monarchs, Melayne Braithewaite of Kaysville is planning on planting a butterfly garden in her yard this year. “I love the monarch butterflies. If I can help, I am doing it!” she said. Caleb Stroh of Kaysville added, “Gardening for wildlife is great fun, and planting native milkweed is an adventure! Our milkweed garden is always ‘a-buzz’ with activity and one of our favorite garden areas to visit.” If you are interested in raising monarchs from eggs, Taylor encourages us to do so responsibly using best practices that members in the Facebook group “Monarchs Sophia Zuno of Woods Cross releases a monarch butterfly after it eclosed from its chrysalis. Photo by Raquel Zuno.
Monarch enthusiasts will raise monarchs from eggs indoors to increase their chance of survival and witness their beautiful metamorphosis. Photo by Karmel Harper.
enthusiasts and citizen scientists remain optimistic and contribute what they can to help save the monarch butterfly. Many people across the globe plant milkweed and colorful flowers in their yards hoping for monarchs to visit and for females to lay eggs on their milkweed plants. A female typically lays 400 – 500 eggs. Since the eggs and tiny larvae are susceptible to predators and pesticides, many people bring the eggs and caterpillars indoors where they rear them on a diet of fresh milkweed. They can then witness the various stages or instars of caterpillar growth including the formation of a chrysalis and the ultimate moment when a monarch butterfly ecloses. From egg to butterfly the entire process takes about 21 – 33 days. Warmer temperatures shorten the time span. After a butterfly emerges, they are typically released into the wild where they can feed on the nectar of flowering plants and
find a mate to start the process all over again if they are a breeding generation. Rachel Taylor of Salt Lake City and Research Associate for Southwest Monarch Study, is the admin for the Facebook group, “Monarchs of The Wasatch Front Utah.” Taylor educates Utahns about the monarch butterfly, provides training on how to plant a monarch waystation or habitat in your yard, how to raise monarch caterpillars from eggs, and how to tag butterflies so scientists can continue to track their migration patterns and population counts. One of the easiest ways to contribute is to plant native milkweed and flowers. In Utah the most common native milkweed varieties are Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) and Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata). Milkweed seeds are easily harvested from mature plants at the end of the summer so monarch enthusiasts are happy to
Caleb Stroh’s common milkweed patch in Kaysville is a haven for wildlife. Photo by Caleb Stroh.
of the Wasatch Front” share. This article is also helpful: https://monarchwatch.org/ rear/. Other resources for monarch education in Utah is the Western Monarch Advocates website: www.westernmonarchadvocates. com and Southwest Monarch Study www. swmonarchs.org. l
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Continued from front page this would be a tax-neutral change or whether taxes should be raised to the needed service level. Currently, the paramedic services are being subsidized heavily by the County’s General Fund, and the program is not sustainable. The paramedic tax no longer covers the costs of services in the County. Due to the County’s growth, there’s an increased need for more paramedic and law enforcement services (issues include increased response times, one paramedic response, billing, and supplies). Councilmember Mike Blackham said “there are few agencies across the county that have dually trained officers, Davis County was one of only several operating paramedic services under a sheriff’s department, and this transfer needs to go to the Fire Department.” Erickson agreed and said while that type of arrangement had been a good partnership in the past (since 1978) when there were low populations, there was now need to transition due to demographics, dynamics, and to allow officers to focus solely on law enforcement. He said 64% of Fire Department calls involve emergency medical services. Erickson said the entire transition would involve timing and juggling, including application for paramedic licensure, hiring and training of additional personnel, and purchasing necessary equipment and vehicles. Scott said the plan included waiting for the interlocal to pass (all 15 cities); and once
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unified, the group could press forward with the lengthy process. He said this would include the public relations campaign to inform the public about the need for a change in the provision of Paramedic services. The change in taxing could be confusing, and it would take some time to properly convey that information. He said Paramedic services will change drastically in Kaysville and the surrounding communities; the precise financial impact is still being established. He said the program had to be fully staffed by December 31, 2022 when Davis County will discontinue services. Scott said there was concern any time there is talk about increasing or changing taxes, but there is an entire year (plus) built in for a public relations campaign to get the word out to the residents and educate them to understand what is happening. This would involve more pieces than just paramedics and more than just a City Council meeting (public engagement, mailers, open houses, etc.). He said all entities involved would coordinate and market the change as a unit. He said most citizens did not understand the difference between paramedic and firefighter and the hope was for the coordinated effort to assist in that education process. Mayor Katie Witt said the whole reason for bringing paramedics into our communities was the desire for communities to be safer and have better service, citing “maybe it costs more, but that is the value of human life.” l
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Ready, Set, Spring! scavenger hunt brings families and business together By Karmel Harper, k.harper@mycityjournal.com
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total of 93 teams, 82 challenges, 36 businesses, 1 museum, and 30+ prizes comprised Ready, Set, Spring!, a Kaysville/Fruit Heights scavenger hunt challenge that took place April 8-12. The contest was organized by My Discovery Destination! in collaboration with the City Journals newspaper. Teams participated in the contest via the Goosechase app where they were able to log in daily for the challenges and upload answers and photos to the various questions. Emily Hahn, the Kaysville/Fruit Heights community coordinator for My Discovery Destination! said, some challenges were available the entire 5-day span, while other challenges were only available for a few hours. The shortest challenge was 4 hours long. Some businesses offered a new challenge every day. For example, Cherry Hill moved their sign each day and participants had to venture the grounds each day to find its new placement. Bowman's Market also offered a new activity each day such as a coloring page to cash in for a donut or a frisbee to play for one of the challenges, etc. Some businesses offered samples for the duration of the scavenger hunt and others contributed toward final prizes. “The museum provided trivia questions which were a huge hit!’ said Hahn. “They offered clues to the trivia questions on their FB page ‘Our Kaysville Story.’ My Discovery Destination! offered a photo booth which generated a Gif for each participating team, on the final day.” Hahn really enjoyed the variety of teams. There were mothers with stroller caravans participating at the various stops, parent/teen duos, and even grandma/grandpa duos. While the contest was quite robust and designed so that not every team can complete it, four teams did complete every single challenge, which impressed Hahn as it was a difficult feat. The Larsen family, team LarsenFam, a family of nine members, came in first place and won free tickets to Cherry Hill. The Larsens said in a written response that, “we have loved participating in this fun event with our whole family. We have lived in Kaysville for many years, but still found some fun new businesses we are excited to try. Thank you again to all those that have put so much work into this!” Team Masseyfam came in second and won free tickets to Boondocks. The Massey family said, “Thank you to the organizers and businesses that participated. We are still somewhat new to Utah and Kaysville and this has been a great way to get to see local businesses and meet people. Thanks for the family fun and everyone's generosity!” Third place winners, team JenningsClan won free tickets to GetAir! The Jennings family said, “We are new to Kaysville/Fruit Heights and we're using this as an opportunity to get to know our community better. It's working! We've been to so many places we didn't even know existed. It's been great and the kids are loving it.”
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Even teams that did not score in the top three still received prizes and had a great time. Other prizes included Hatchet Jaxe Axe Throwing tickets, a year’s supply of donuts at Bowman’s, and various gift cards and gift baskets from many local businesses. Team Knightstable said, “It’s what makes Kaysville fun and unique compared to other cities! We really love living here and personally I have enjoyed the trivia questions and learning more about not just Kaysville but our beautiful state of Utah!” Team JKBCrew said, “This has been so much fun! The whole family is involved, and now my kids point out different businesses where we took pictures, or ones they remember we still need. I'm so glad we did it!” Team BranchGirls said, “My girls have had such a fun time participating! We love that businesses in our community are willing to give back and participate in the fun!! We will definitely be going back to these businesses and we are excited about some new ones we were exposed to. We love Kaysville!” Robyn Scoggs, owner of the Robyn’s Nest Southern Bakery, expressed her thanks to the participants. “Hope ya'll enjoyed the cookies,” she said. “Thanks for stopping by. I had so much fun!” While the contest did not require costumes, it did give extra points for creativity which is why teams started dressing up for some of their tasks and photos. For more free adventures, activities, and upcoming events in the Kaysville/Fruit Heights community, join the Facebook group “Discover Family Fun Kaysville.”l
Winners of Ready, Set, Spring!, members of the Larsen family, strut their stuff at Cherry Hill. Photo provided by My Discovery Destination!
Second-Place winners, kids from the Massey family, pose with our newspaper, the Kaysville City Journal, which was a required task for the contest. Photo by My Discovery Destination!
Third place Jennings family collecting their points after visiting Hairmax. Photo by My Discovery Destination.
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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
oard members serve for a term of four years. There is currently an opening for the Kaysville City Power & Light Advisory Board. The Power Board typically meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (as necessary) in the City Council Chambers. Board members serve for a term of 4 years. The Board is comprised of six members of the public and one councilmember, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor. Duties of the Power Advisory Board shall include the following: Advise the City Council on long-range planning and policy matter related to the power system and acquisition and development of Power resources; advise and make recommendation to the City Council concerning power rates; and perform any other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Mayor. Interested applicants may submit an application to Mayor Katie Witt to be considered. Applications can be submitted in person at City Hall (23 East Center Street) or by emailing mailbox@kaysvillecity.com. Applications can be found here: https://www.kaysvillecity.com/DocumentCenter/View/3507/ Boards-and-CommissionApplication. For questions, please contact the Kaysville Power Department at 801-544-8925.
Fruit Heights couple helping families in Mexico By Alison Berg | The City Journals
FRUIT HEIGHTS — Brian and Brittany Barton have taken an unconventional approach to serving their community. The Fruit Heights couple owns two separate cleaning companies and decided to move to Mexico in 2019 to run their companies remotely and spend their days completing service activities for Mexican families. The projects focus on helping families become more self-sufficient. After years of working on various projects, the couple has recently launched a local campaign to bring funds to families who would like to operate their own chicken coops. “The focus that we have is we have a charitable organization that’s established in the US and its mission is to try and provide self-sufficiency to some of the people here to get them out of poverty and put a focus on families and those that really need immediate help,” Brian Barton said. “It’s for those that need food and water and immediate needs, as well as trying to get them connected with self-sufficiency type projects.” Brian Barton said the self-sufficiency projects vary, but primarily focus on teaching families to raise cattle, grow their own food or other steps to help them climb out of poverty.
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Brian and Brittany Barton of Fruit Heights have been serving residents of Mexico and running a business remotely for the past two years. Courtesy photo
“‘There’s just a different attitude when you’re around people that actually need help,” Brian Barton said. “They’re not looking for handouts. It’s for those that are really
in need, and you don’t see that in the states.” Both Bartons said they like to work primarily with single mothers and one-parent families, as those families are often facing
the most need and a single mother cannot go away to work a job while raising kids. “A single mother can’t really go out and work because it costs more to find a babysitter than it does to stay home,” Brian Barton said. “Having eggs and chickens that she can raise in the backyard is an excellent way for them to make money.” Brittany Barton’s interest in helping people came in 2015, when she took a trip to Guatemala to do dental and medical work for religious missionaries. While there, Brittany and her group gained a passion for bringing medical services to developing countries. “I just fell in love with the work and being able to help a bunch of people,” Brittany Barton said. “We were able to go to different towns and deliver food and clothing to people and go to hospitals and things like that to give aid.” The couple has a young son who they hope to raise in the spirit of charity and to set an example for him. “It was important for us that our son would also see this and be able to grow up in a life of service and helping others,” Brittany Barton said. “Rather than being entitled, it’s the idea of seeing those in need and learning that life is more about service than it is about taking.”l
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Mother and daughter duo navigating together By Katy Whittingham | K.Whittingham@mycityjournals.com
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avis County resident Shannon Brown and her adopted daughter Kalinka share a special connection and perspective. Kalinka was born with congenital glaucoma and after a long, hard fight for vision is now completely blind, and her mother is an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Utah School for the Blind, USB. “Although it has been difficult for Kalinka to lose her residual vision, she has continued to face each day with an I-CanDo attitude,” Brown said. This type of attitude and resilience is just what Brown hopes to instill in the students she works with. “When I had decided to go into education, I thought I would become a teacher in elementary education,” Brown said. During that time, she had to do some practicum work in special education and completed the practicum at the School for the Blind and ended up staying. “I felt like I found my nitch in education,” she said. Brown has worked as a classroom teacher, an itinerant teacher of students with visual impairments serving surrounding districts, and now in her position as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. In her current position Brown teaches students with vision loss how to navigate
Kalinka loves to play piano in her spare time. Photos courtesy of Shannon Brown
their schools, neighborhoods, and community. “Teaching Orientation and Mobility is like no other area of teaching,” Brown said. “It's a unique area as I get to see another side of my students away from the class-
room and the academics.” She said she is most excited when she sees students use strategies needed to successfully navigate their world, when they use skills needed to travel safely, and when she observes the independence that develops through in-
struction taught in Orientation and Mobility. “The best part is watching my student's confidence grow as they learn to trust their abilities to conquer the world one step at a time,” she said. Kalinka began at USB where she is viewed as a success story for her “bravery, positive energy, strength, and enthusiasm.” She now attends her neighborhood school and receives vision services through the district and Orientation and Mobility instruction from the Blind School. “She has been heard on many occasions stating that she doesn’t have a disability, she just can’t see,” her mother said. Brown provides Orientation and Mobility services within Davis County including charter and district schools. “I love my job and the students and families I get to work with. Every student has helped me learn and grow. Adventure awaits with each day of teaching Orientation and Mobility,” she said. For more information on services and programs you can follow The Utah School for the Blind whose motto is “Our Vision Has No Limits” on their social media pages and at usdb. org. l
2020 Police Department Annual Report By Cindi Mansell | City Journals
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heir Mission is “to protect and serve” the people of Kaysville. Police Chief Solomon Oberg, Police Sergeant Lacy Turner, and Police Victim Advocate Jennifer Winchester recently provided the City Council with a 2020 Police Department Annual Report. Turner said calls for service increased 650 from year prior; those ranged from domestic violence and citizen assist to sexual assault, child abuse, etc. She said the investigations’ side saw over 100% increase in burglaries due to a ring of organized crime car burglaries. Although Kaysville is typically very safe, she encouraged residents to lock their doors and keep valuables inside the home (or not within view). While COVID reduced traffic statistics due to it not being a great idea to perform more routine traffic stops, Chief Oberg was adamant about remaining visible. Turner said the pandemic affects were significant because officers love to engage with their community. She said that is what makes Kaysville unique and taking that away was emotionally difficult for officers. She said community members would do things like bring lemonade bottles to officers (because they could not visit lemonade
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stands) to help raise spirits and remote briefings, technology, and on-line trainings were also helpful. Turner said their newest officer was sent through the police academy during the pandemic. It was a hybrid police academy, and because of that this fairly new officer had only been taught a way of policing that was 2020 specific and must learn to operate post pandemic. Chief Oberg encouraged officers to be creative in their engagement, and technology was their friend. Turner said they leaned heavily on social media and created videos (resulting in over 60,000 views) so they are proud of their ability to reach the community in different ways. Community partnerships, school resource officers, and mental health programs also proved beneficial. Turner highlighted recent honors such as Detective Josh Steadman being recently awarded the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Officer of the Year for his work associated as the Department’s first Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Detective and improvements to how the agency responds to sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Assistant Police Chief Seth Ellington was awarded the NAACP First Respond-
ers Award at the 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Luncheon, and Police Support Services Supervisor Jessica Busk was awarded the “40 under 40” leadership award. Winchester introduced “Walter the Therapy Dog” and said therapy dogs provide emotional support for victims of traumatic events as well as witnesses and first responders. She explained the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant pays for her position (two-year grant award/currently in the process of submitting for the next two years of funding). She said her job is to guide people through the criminal process, offer resources, and provide support. She said in the past fiscal year, support was provided to 250 victims in multiple forms (domestic violence, children victims of sexual abuse, and assault). She said Detective Steadman had investigated 123 cases and those numbers had far exceeded original expectations and his VAWA grant had been extended for another two years. Chief Oberg said Kaysville is a bedroom community but a lot of different crimes happen inside homes. He said preventing speeding or other crimes to reduce fear and disorder is a focus, but the real chal-
lenge was to try and get inside a home and prevent domestics and sex abuse. He said a great deal of focus had been given to how to deal with victims, interview suspects and witnesses. He said Walter could invoke a different response from a victim if they are comfortable. He discussed national policing issues and said he would have some upcoming budget personnel recommendations such as funding for a professional standards and training sergeant, patrol division supervisor, and mental health coordinator. He said a mental health coordinator position could do something similar to the Victim Advocate position and coordinate or liaison with mental health consumers and resources (public safety, police, and fire). He added that public safety was a stressful job, and how stress affects officer behavior and productivity is shocking, and said some police departments are putting in a therapist to serve as a coordinator with the community as well as handle a load with officers or firefighters themselves. Mayor Katie Witt said the Kaysville Police Department was known for their victim outreach and she appreciated leadership for making an investment to get their officers trained to perform exceptional services for the community, people, and the state.l
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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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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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Mourning the bird: Fruit Heights mascot passes away By Alison Berg | City Journals
Fruit Heights residents are mourning the loss of Kevin the turkey, the city’s first official mascot. Courtesy photo
FRUIT HEIGHTS — When most people think of turkeys, they may think of Thanksgiving dinner or a bird they occasionally see on the side of the road. But for Fruit Heights residents, one turkey stood out as more than just a bird. Kevin, a local turkey who later became the first official mascot for the city of Fruit Heights, passed away in April. While residents are unsure what the exact causes of his passing were, most believe he was attacked by another form of wildlife while sleeping in one of his various trees around the city. “He was such an iconic part of this community,” said Julianne Kettering, a Fruit Heights resident. Julianne and her husband, Jack Ketterling, moved to Fruit Heights at the end of 2019, just before COVID-19 hit. Right when the pandemic came to Utah, the couple felt like they were starting to get to know their neighbors and build relationships in the community. As the entire country locked down, the Ketterlings felt like they bonded to their neighbors through their shared love of the turkey. “There was this constant check-in of neighbors and people asking when he was last seen so everyone knew he was OK,” said Jack Ketterling. “It was something to do in times of COVID and Kevin was like this bright spot in the neighborhoods and something you could talk about.” While neighbors could not see each other face-toface, community members bonded on city Facebook pages asking each other if they had seen Kevin or knew
He kind of became the neighborhood celebrity because everyone knew who he was. Julianne Ketterling.
what he was up to. “He kind of became the neighborhood celebrity because everyone knew who he was,” said Julianne Ketterling. “The kids knew not to bother him and not to shoot him because he lives here.” The Ketterlings said they were afraid to tell their children about Kevin’s passing because “it felt like we had lost a pet.” “Even though he wasn’t our pet, he was like a community pet,” said Julianne Ketterling. While Julianne Ketterling was commuting back and forth from work and getting onto US Highway 89, she remembers Kevin pulling up next to her car to visit with her. Though she’s afraid of birds, she frequently rolled her window down to allow Kevin’s head inside the vehicle to visit with her. “It was a bright spot to look forward to when you were leaving and coming home from work,” Julianne Ketterling said. “Especially if you came home and it was sunset or dusk, you never knew if you were going to turn the corner and Kevin was going to be there.” l
Jensen leading the way as Davis boys soccer keeps pace in Region 1 By Josh McFadden | j.mcfadden@mycityjournals.com
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ike so many high school athletes, Davis boys soccer player Simon Jensen didn’t get much of a chance to play last spring. Fortunately for him, COVID didn’t put an end to his senior year like it did to last year’s group of 12th graders. 4-0, including a 2-0 mark in Region 1. Jensen played more of a supporting role a year ago. Though he was scoreless in the four contests, he did accumulate a teamhigh five assists. This season, he is a team leader and one of the most prolific scorers in Class 6A. In the Darts’ first nine games, he amassed nine goals, third-most in 6A. His average of one goal a game was tied for second in the classification. During this span, he was also tied for seventh in assists with three, or 0.3 a game. Jensen’s efforts helped lift Davis to 6-2-1 start overall and 5-2 in region play. At press time, Davis was in a three-way for second place, two games behind undefeated Weber. The Darts got off to a slow start in region action, dropping games to
Weber (2-0 on March 16) and Northridge (5-1 on March 18). But Jensen and his mates reeled off four consecutive wins to climb up the standings and gain some momentum for the stretch run. Consistency has been the name of his game. Jensen had three goals in a season-opening 7-0 rout of Logan on March 9. He followed that up by registering a goal in the next six outings. That means in the first nine matches, he only failed to find the back of the net twice. Incidentally, those two games were the Darts’ region defeats. His three assists all game against Logan when he played a part in six of the team’s goals. Of course, Jensen hasn’t been a oneman show. Davis has also gotten offensive contributions from senior Wyatt Sanders, who had three goals as of April 19, and junior Roderick Sanchez, who added a pair of goals during this stretch. Four other players registered goals, and junior Elliot Pehrson had three assists. Defensively, Jude Walker has been
solid in the goal. The goalie had four shutouts in the first nine games, including three in a row from March 25 through April 13. Jensen and his teammates had plenty more chances to climb up the Region 1 standings. Even more importantly, the Darts can position themselves in RPI rankings, which determine state tournament seeding. At our press deadline, the Darts were ninth in 6A. Davis has fallen in the state quarterfinals the past two tournaments (2018 and 2019) and dropped first-round games in 2016 and 2017. The last time the team advanced past the quarterfinals was in 2012 when it defeated Brighton 1-0 to capture the Class 5A state championship. This year’s tournament gets underway May 14. The first and second rounds, along with the quarterfinals, take place on the home fields of higher-seeded teams. The May 24 semifinals will be held at Juan Diego High School, and the May 26 state title game will take place at Rio Tinto Stadium, home of Real Salt Lake. 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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Davis County 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
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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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Davis boys lacrosse team making a splash in debut season By Josh McFadden | j.mcfadden@mycityjournals.com
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year ago, high school lacrosse was set to begin as a sanctioned sport across the state. But COVID had other ideas. The pandemic put an end to the sports maiden voyage in Utah, forcing schools such as Davis to postpone play for an entire year. Like so many other teams, the Darts were eager to get on the field for the 2021 campaign. Davis made the most of its long-awaited arrival on the scene. This year has been a successful one for the Darts, which got off to a 8-1 start overall and 7-0 in Region 1. The team has been dominant in its victories and solid on both ends of the field. More importantly, Davis was first in league standings after its first five region contests. As of April 19, Davis had piled up 137 goals while giving up 59. The latter is tops in Region 1. Nearly a third of the team’s allowed goals during this stretch came against state power Park City, a team that has dominated club play for years, on April 6. Park City routed the Darts 21-8 that day, but Davis was otherwise unscathed in its first seven outings. The team had four wins by double digits, including wins over Clearfield (183 on March 25), Layton (18-0 on April 13) and Highland (16-1 on April 15). Lacrosse is naturally a higher-scoring game than similar sports such as hockey and soccer. Plenty of players have contributed on the offensive end. Junior Rhett Rice paces the Darts in the
goal-scoring column with 37, while junior Connor Johnson had 20 through the first nine games. During this span, other leaders included senior Mason Kilgore (17 goals), senior Blake Williams (15 goals) and freshman Nick Johnson (10 goals). Sophomore Emmet Rice paced the team in assists at this point with 20, while Rhett Rice had 17. Kache Allen has manned the net most of the time for Davis. The senior had 85 saves through nine games, with a save percentage of more than 60%. He allows eight goals a game. Sophomore Blake Lucas has seen some time in the goal in relief of Allen. He had 10 saves and surrendered four goals during limited action through April 19. The Darts had four more games in April, followed by a slate of three games in May. At press time, the Darts were sixth in RPI standings. Fewer schools currently have lacrosse teams, so there are three divisions across the state: A, B and C. The Division A state tournament, where Davis will compete, will start May 18 with first-round games being held on the home fields of higher-seeded teams. l
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First year of girls lacrosse being kind to Davis Darts
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t has been better late than never in the case of the Davis High School girls lacrosse team. Last year’s inaugural sanctioned high school season wasn’t to be for girls lacrosse, with a rude interruption from the coronavirus. The delay put a damper on the 2020 campaign, but the Darts have come back with a vengeance in the new year one of the sports unveiling across the state. No team had been able to beat Davis through the team’s first eight games, and most foes haven’t been close. In an undefeated start, Davis outscored the competition by an eye-opening 138-27 margin. That’s an average score per game of roughly 17-3. The team’s closest call was a 9-5 victory over Fremont on March 23. No other game was closer than 11 goals. The Darts posted lopsided victories of 17-3 over Weber (March 12), 16-5 over Roy (March 16), 18-3 over Northridge (March 18), 22-0 over Clearfield (March 25), 17-6 over Syracuse (April 8), 15-1 over Layton (April 13) and 21-4 over East (April 16). Most of these games have been decided early, as Davis has overpowered opponents with a potent offense and stymied the other teams with a suffocating, opportunistic defense. At our press time, Davis held a No. 3 RPI ranking in Division A, only behind Olympus and Park City. The Darts have scored almost at will, with six players hitting double figures in scoring through the first eight games. Senior Sam Wilkes is the top goal-scorer for the team. She averaged four goals
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By Josh McFadden | j.mcfadden@mycityjournals.com an outing for a total of 32 in her first eight contests. Not far behind at this point was fellow senior Kelly Mayes, who racked up 28 goals on 38 attempts. Piper Searle, another senior, scored 22 goals during this stretch, while freshman Mackenzie Coleman and Macie Wood each had 12. Tallulah Raser, just a freshman, had 10 goals in the opening eight games. Maynes was leading the squad in assists with 16. Wilkes and sophomore Emma Williams had 11 and 10 assists, respectively. The defense has been just as big of a problem for the opposition. Davis has caused 104 turnovers, with Wilkes and junior Ava Bair leading the way with 18 caused turnovers. Junior Morgan Bunch has spent most of the time for the team in the goal. She has equipped herself well, saving 45 shots while giving up just 26. She has a save percentage of 63.3%. Davis had four more games in April after our deadline, followed by four more scheduled in May. The Division A state tournament is set to begin May 18. Higher-seeded teams will get home matches in the first round and quarterfinals. The semifinals and finals will take place on neutral fields. The Darts have made significant strides as a program. In the school’s final season of non-sanctioned club play, it went 4-9 overall in 2019. l Davis’ midfielder Elizabeth Reid (17, dark jersey) “dishes” a short pass while Layton’s Kyla Arnes tries checking her stick. The Darts continue their dominant play with a 15-1 win and a 7-0 overall record. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
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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 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 28 State finals at locations
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Boys Lacrosse May 3 Bountiful at Woods Cross
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May 4 Layton at Davis
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May 5 Viewmont at Woods Cross Bountiful at Box Elder Farmington at Bonneville
4:00 7:00 7:00
May 6 Fremont at Davis
7:00
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
5:30
May 20-21 State 5A, 6A third round home sites
May 15 State tournaments begin
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
BOYS SOCCER
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May 6 Fremont at Davis 5 Bonneville at Bountiful Farmington at Woods Cross Box Elder at Viewmont
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May 10 Region 1 playoff
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May 27 State 6A and 5A championships at Rio Tinto Stadium
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May 15/17 State 5A, 6A tournaments first round May 20/21 State 5A, 6A Super regionals (best of 3) May 24-27 State 5A playoffs at UVU State 6A playoffs at BYU
May 4 Box Elder at Bountiful Woods Cross at Viewmont Bonneville at Farmington Davis at Layton
3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30
May 6 Bountiful at Bonneville Woods Cross at Farmington Viewmont at Box Elder Davis at Fremont
3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30
May 11 Syracuse at Davis
3:30
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May 4 Clearfield at Davis Bountiful at Farmington Bonneville at Woods Cross Viewmont at Box Elder
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
May 13/15 State 6A tournament at Liberty Park
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May 21 State quarterfinals at home sites TBA
3:30 3:30 TBA
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May 20/22 State 5A tournament at Liberty Park
May 24 State 6A semifinals—locations
May 7 Viewmont at Farmington Bountiful at Woods Cross Region 1 playoff
May 6 Bonneville at Viewmont Box Elder at Farmington Woods Cross at Bountiful
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)
TRACK AND FIELD May 5/6 Region 1 championships at Davis TBA Region 5 championships at Farmington TBA May 18/19 State 6A and 5A championships at Davis High All TBA
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May 4 Bountiful at Box Elder Farmington at Bonneville Viewmont at Woods Cross Davis at Clearfield
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Better than perfect Moms are good for all kinds of things; homemade cookies, clean underwear, and guilt, just to name a few. Although each mom is different, we often feel we’re doing everything wrong when it comes to raising children. Do we back off, step in, offer advice, stay silent, help them succeed, let them fail? We’re never sure and we’re usually winging it, just doing the best we can. It reminds me of when my brother knocked the wind out of himself by being stupid. Mom thought he was choking and performed the Heimlich. He couldn’t breathe for two hours. She did the best she could with the information she had. I love mom but she wasn’t perfect. Thank heavens. She cheated at Skip-Bo, had no patience with stupidity, and hated animals with a passion. When she got remarried and moved to a ranch in North Carolina, we found it a unique and hilarious karma. Her emails to me often started with, “Well, I kicked the rooster again today.” Mom might have loathed poultry, but when the wind snapped her beautiful globe willow tree in half, she mourned it like a family member. Every spring, mom’s garden would bloom with color. She loved ladybugs and butterflies. She’d also hand my daughters a saltshaker and tell them to feed the snails. (They didn’t realize their role in her evil ex-
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PARAMEDIC SERVICES IN KAYSVILLE ARE CHANGING By Cindi Mansell / City Journals
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Kaysville City is changing its paramedic services. Photo courtesy Kaysville Ambulance website
avis County will soon relinquish services to the City The Kaysville City Council has signed an Interlocal Agreement between Kaysville, Davis County and Davis County Cities for the transfer of Paramedic Services. This agreement outlines the timing and steps involved in transitioning Paramedic Services from under Davis County control to the control of cities. Each city has been organized into a group by geographical and other factors. Kaysville will be grouped with Farmington and Fruit Heights. In meetings attended by every city manager and fire chief in the county, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office has steadfastly insisted that any change must bring improved paramedic service, be a cooperative effort that eliminates underserved islands in the county, and establish a closest-available-unit dispatch model where paramedics are dispatched irrespective of geo-political boundaries. This preliminary plan had been developed and, if approved by elected officials county-wide, would allow the Sheriff’s office to transition out of providing paramedic service and into providing more robust and effective law enforcement service in about two years. Fire Chief Paul Erickson said “this agreement is a crucial step in moving forward on meeting this important service in our city and in Davis County.” City Manager Shayne Scott said future discussion would be needed as to method and timing to remove the County Paramedic Funding Levy from property taxes being collected by Davis County to pay for paramedic services. He said this paramedic program would be in addition to the established firefighter program, and Kaysville must continue to fund the program once Davis County removes the tax. Future decisions would need to be made whether Continued page 8
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