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County leaders come together to SPORTS discuss homelessness challenges and resources
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com LAYTON—What is the face of homelessness? For most people, it’s something that happens downtown or along Victory Road to the Capitol. It’s men and women pushing shopping carts filled with their belongings. It’s not teens and it’s not in Davis County – but it is. There are close to 1,600 homeless or atrisk teens in the county. Leaders in the county came together recently to take part in a discussion sponsored by the Davis Journal to exchange ideas about the challenges of homelessness and available resources. “That number of teens is the ones we know about,” said Kara Toone with Davis Education Foundation. “That’s probably an underestimation. We have kids fill out forms at the beginning of school that ask if they lack fixed adequate nighttime residence.” Kids drift because their parents are in jail, etc., she said. “Typically homeless youth are masked. Someone will let you sleep on their couch for a few weeks until they get tired of you or you have a falling out with that friend. Maybe you were staying with your girlfriend and then you broke up.” These kids are in dire straits, said Toone. “They just want a place to sleep tonight. They’d love to be in the same place tomorrow as today.” Early intervention is key, she said. “If you can catch a kid in secondary school, ages 13, 14, 15, 16, there’s a di-
BOUNTIFUL HIGH softball coach Butch Latey talks strategy with senior catcher Athena Tongaonevai in the 5A state tournament.
Photo courtesy Haven Rock Photography
A TENT TUCKED AWAY near Victory Road near the State Capitol. Although many don’t believe there is a problem with homelessness in Davis County it does happen here.
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
rect correlation between graduation and not graduating. That’s the silver bullet. You can’t wait until they’re 27, addicted and dealing with mental illness. Graduation is a game changer.” Extracurricular activities like choir, sports, chess club gives them a sense of community, said Toone. “It makes a difference.” “If you’re hungry it’s hard to say
‘I’m going to choir or sports,’” said Ryan Westergard, Davis Behavioral Health CFO and Woods Cross mayor. “If you don’t have your basic needs you can't focus on treatment and recovery, that’s why we’re involved.” It’s not just teens but adults who are experiencing homelessness, said WestPlease see HOMELESSNESS: pg. 2
13 new songs released in preparation for full global hymnbook By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com SALT LAKE CITY—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 13 new songs last week that are part of the gradual release of the much anticipated new global hymnbook. The full hymnbook is expected in print and digital formats by the end of 2026 in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Two of the new songs were performed at a media event at the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, May 30. “This is a worldwide Church, a Church 17 million strong,” said Elder Isaak K. Morrison, a native of Ghana. “This is one of the ways to bring us all together, having the same hymn book with the same page numbers with the same songs. It is just a blessing that we sing together to glorify God and to draw us closer to the Savior Jesus Christ.” “Our hope is that these new hymns and songs [will enhance] our ability to receive [Christ’s] law into our lives,” said Primary General President Susan H. Porter. “We are grateful these hymns and songs will be available – starting now, with more to come in the future that will increase our faith and continue to inspire us to do right,” said Elder Michael T. Ringwood of the Seventy, who serves as executive director of the Priesthood and Family Department.
SOPHIA ANDRADE PERFORMS “When the Savior Comes Again” in Portuguese in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The song is one of 13 hymns included in the Church’s new global hymnbook.
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The hymnbook collection includes hymns submitted by Latter-day Saints from around the world. Songs were selectPlease see HYMNBOOK: pg. 2
Longtime softball coach walks off his beloved field By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
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t some point you know when to hang up the jersey and take off the cleats. And, after spending more than 50 years on the diamond, long-time softball coach Butch Latey just felt it going into the 2024 spring season. “I knew it was time,” he said. “My legs are gone. I can hardly walk.” The 82-year-old Latey’s last ride this year ended like many of his teams over the years have, with his squad going deep into the postseason and finishing near the top. The Bountiful High softball team tied for third after a 4-2 showing in the 5A state tournament, losing to eventual champion Springville 10-7 on May 22. “Butch Latey is the epitome of what it takes to be a successful tenured high school coach,” said BHS Athletic Director Clark Stringfellow. “He doesn't do it for the pay, or for the fame, or to get gain in any way; instead, it’s all about a true love for the game and for the student-athletes themselves. He has won a lot of games and trophies, which is great, but what is more important to him is the impact he has had on countless players who have been successful in softball and even more successful in life as wives, mothers, coaches, and community members.” Despite typically knowing all that goes on for each game during the Redhawks season, Latey was surprised with a retirement celebration April 30 just before a game against Roy – which ended in a 15-0 win. Latey said his only clue to the festivities in his honor was seeing Please see LATEY: pg. 7
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