Chuckle of the day:

Why did the scarecrow decline dessert?
He was already stuffed

Salt Lake City Secures $1 Million Grant for an Inspiring Public Art Initiative on the Great Salt Lake

Salt Lake City has secured a $1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for a public art initiative focused on the Great Salt Lake. This is the largest grant the Salt Lake City Arts Council has ever received. The city's proposal was notable for addressing climate change and plans to install art pieces in all seven council districts. Mayor Erin Mendenhall emphasized the opportunity for local artists to showcase their talent and raise awareness for the lake's ecosystem. The Arts Council is collaborating with city departments, local artists, tribal communities, and experts for this two-year project. Updates can be found on Publicartchallenge.bloomberg.org.

Clearfield Duo Under Investigation For Drug Possession

In Clearfield, Juan Robles-Ramos, 22, and Pedro De Jesus Figueroa-Roman, 19, are under investigation for possessing a large quantity of heroin and 14,000 fentanyl pills. Indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, they are charged with the intent to distribute these drugs and are currently in custody. The investigation started in July, with both being linked to a drug distribution network in Utah. An undercover agent bought meth from Figueroa-Roman in July, leading to the discovery that both men lived in Clearfield. On October 6th, agents found the drugs and cash in their residences. Figueroa-Roman also faces an additional charge for fentanyl possession. Both will appear in court this Thursday.

Celebrating the Life of Sister Kathleen Eyring in Bountiful

In the heart of Bountiful, Utah, the community came together to lovingly remember Sister Kathleen Eyring, the cherished wife of President Henry B. Eyring of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her life came to a peaceful close on October 15th, at the age of 82.

Those in attendance, which included close friends, family, and Church leaders, fondly reminisced about Sister Eyring's deep love for Jesus Christ and her continuous acts of service and dedication to others. She was laid to rest at the serene Memorial Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful.

Sister Kathleen's legacy is beautifully reflected through her loving family: four sons, two daughters, 34 grandchildren, and an impressive 31 great-grandchildren.

While he wished to be present, President Russell M. Nelson, aged 99, was unable to attend the ceremony due to a back injury that had also previously kept him from the general conference on October 1st. However, he warmly remembered Sister Kathleen in a written tribute, praising her as "a true woman of God."

Cemetery Tour

Oct 27th, 7:00 pm
The Whitaker - Centerville Heritage Museum

Don’t Miss!
South Davis Rec Center - Spooktacular
Saturday, October 28th 5-8pm
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Sooo Cool!
Everyone Needs To Go See This!
Ken’s Pumpkin Patch

🎃 Hand-carved foam pumpkin display.
Like no other home display you will see around here!
Glowing from dusk until 10 pm through Halloween night.
1288 S Cannon Drive (15 E) Farmington

FREE to the public, but canned food donations for the
Bountiful food Pantry accepted! 🥫

Live Your Dream Grants

Now through November 15th, Soroptimist International of Bountiful Davis invites head of household women to apply for a scholarship grant that will assist in offsetting technical certification, undergraduate expenses.

Scholarships are awarded in early 2024 following application completion. For additional information please reach out to Soroptimist International of Bountiful/Davis members at [email protected] 
or by calling 801-726-9670

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⛳ Viewmont Golf Team shines at 5A State Tournament, Other Schools Also Make Their Mark

At the Fox Hollow Golf Course, Viewmont High's boys golf team secured the fourth spot in the 5A state tournament, thanks to several top-25 finishes from team members, including Luke and James Gardner who tied for 11th place. Freshman Corver Barnes tied for 21st, while seniors Avery Jones, Easton Fox, and Oliver Boulter also performed well. Woods Cross finished 10th in the tournament with standouts Christian Bates and Jackson Bodily. Bountiful High showcased talent from Ty Cottle and Jack Jordan, even though the team didn't advance after the first day. Farmington clinched a fifth-place finish in the 6A tournament, with senior Cole Taylor and sophomore Jack Summerhays as key players. Davis secured ninth place in the 6A tournament, led by junior Max Landon, and they look forward to next season with high hopes.

Bountiful Girls Soccer Eagerly Steps Into State Championships Again!

Bountiful girls soccer is back in the Class 5A state championship after a thrilling season. Following their journey to the finals last year, the Redhawks have delivered outstanding performances, particularly in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Memorable matches include a penalty-kick win against Brighton and an exciting showdown with Springville, where stars like Myka Page, Belle Sorensen, and others secured victories. The championship match against Maple Mountain is scheduled for this Friday at America First Field. While the team will bid goodbye to key players, young talents promise a bright future. Go Redhawks, and let's win that trophy!

Farmington High Shines in Volleyball Tournament, Securing Silver!

Farmington High's varsity volleyball team secured the silver bracket in the Green Canyon tournament, achieving notable wins over several teams but falling to Woods Cross. In the championship, Laina Whitney and Ellyse Taylor stood out with their remarkable performances. Earlier in the week, Farmington also defeated Fremont in a Region 1 match. With these results, they now boast a 4-2 regional record and a 16-8 overall season tally. In other volleyball news, Davis suffered a loss to Weber, Bountiful continued their winning streak in Region 5, Viewmont faced a close loss to Northridge, and Woods Cross impressed with a victory against Clearfield and a strong showing in the Green Canyon tournament.

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