Chuckle of the day:

What is a zombie's favorite kind of bean? 
A human bean

Reviving the Great Salt Lake: The Magic of Concreate and 250 Acres

The Great Salt Lake, known for its unique ecosystem, is showing promising signs of revival. Mike Kolendranios, the dedicated guardian of the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve managed by The Nature Conservancy, has observed an increase in bird species like the American white ibis. In a partnership with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, they're transforming old ditches into 3,000 feet of concrete-enclosed pipeline. This method conserves more water, which is then redirected to the lake. With these changes, the lake is becoming a more hospitable environment for migratory birds, reaffirming hope for the ecosystem's restoration.

To Mike, and all those who pour their hearts into preserving our world’s natural wonders - we salute you. Thanks for being a beacon of hope and inspiration.

Bountiful resident Acknowledges Misusing Influence Over Women

A Bountiful resident, Michael Joe Ricks, admitted to trafficking, coercion, and exploiting two women, with charges including heightened exploitation of prostitution, drug possession with intent to distribute, and supporting prostitution. While he faced 15 charges initially, a plea deal dismissed several of them. Ricks controlled these women, often using drugs, and facilitated their commercial sex work, even renting an apartment for one woman. Despite having no formal employment for over a decade, Ricks managed to own a home. His activities came to light after one victim contacted the authorities. The investigation revealed Ricks' connections to at least 26 individuals in commercial sex, half identified as victims. Ricks tried to dissuade a witness against testifying and will face sentencing on January 5, 2024. Another individual, Patrick Kevin Driscoll, is accused of assisting Ricks and will appear in court on October 24.

Skeletons With a Heart: An Inspiring Gesture This Halloween

Hey friends! As we gear up for Halloween, I stumbled upon a heartwarming tale from Bountiful, Utah. While roaming the streets, you might spot 12-foot tall skeletons in front of homes. Though they seem like festive decorations, these giants are raising funds for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The concept began in Holly Springs, North Carolina, thanks to Jeff Robertson, who initially just sought to spruce up his neighborhood. As we revel in Halloween festivities, let’s also celebrate community and the power of unexpected acts of kindness. If this resonates with you, consider supporting St. Jude's or another cause close to your heart. Also, if you have any spare warm clothing or blankets, there's a 'Warm Bodies, Warm Souls' drive happening. Let's embrace the true spirit of the season!

Utah’s Cookie Rivalry Finds Sweet Resolution

Utah's two cookie giants, Crumbl and Dirty Dough, have settled a disagreement dubbed the “Utah cookie wars”. The dispute began when Crumbl felt that Dirty Dough had similar branding and possibly borrowed recipes. Adding intrigue, Bennett Maxwell of Dirty Dough's brother, Bradley, previously worked at Crumbl and allegedly saved 66 of Crumbl's recipes. Now, both companies are nearing a final agreement. Dirty Dough has returned the Crumbl data and will adjust their cookie packaging to avoid confusion. Both companies emphasize that they value their customers and look forward to focusing on baking and future success.

📅 Bountiful: Meet the Candidates:
Wednesday, October 18th, 6:00 - 8:15pm
Meet & Greet 6:30pm, Forum: 7:00pm
Bountiful City Hall - 795 S. Main St.

Get To Know Your City Council
2023 Election Candidates

Click Here for Contact Info and to Read the Bios of all the Candidates!

Bountiful City

Centerville City

Farmington City

North Salt Lake

West Bountiful City

Woods Cross City

Come Visit 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! 🥫

Blonde Runner
⭐Upcoming Classes for Runners & Swimmers

Location: Bountiful Utah
Cost: $45 each class, Limited spots

RUNNING FORM CLASS
Monday October 23, 2023 6-7 pm

BEGINNER TRIATHLON CLASS (2 Class Sessions)
November 13th & 20th 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
—Triathlon overview including equipment, tools, fueling/nutrition, and workout plan basics to achieve optimal performance. Cycling & Running Skill will be covered.

POOL AND TRANSITION BASICS
Monday, Nov. 20th @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
—This class will cover pool and open water form, technique, drills and breathing. We’ll touch on beginner & transition basics. *optional, short pool instruction at the last portion of class.

👉Contact Coach Lora Erickson for more information

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

👇Other Upcoming Events

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🏈 Highschool Football Championship Brackets

The regular season has concluded, but now the attention of every school turns to that of the state playoffs.

Here's a look at every classification for the UHSAA state championships.

6 A Football Championship Bracket

5 A Football Championship Bracket

Please Support Our Local Community Businesses
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HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TODAY!

1. Volunteer for events at your local chamber

   One of the best ways to observe this day is to research online about any events happening at your local chamber of commerce, and go volunteer. There is always something you can do to assist.

2. Appreciate and encourage the efforts of local chambers through your social media accounts

   You can hop on any of your social media platforms to spread awareness about this day and all the good works our local chambers do. Make a post with the hashtag #SupportYourLocalChamber and share it with your followers.

3. Shop with local businesses

   You, too, can play your part in supporting the community by patronizing local businesses. This is one simple way by which you can help local entrepreneurs and businesses thrive.

Get involved or Learn More About The Davis Chamber Of Commerce!

We could use your help

We’ve got big plans as we get up to speed!
But we need your help!
One huge way that you can help us is to spread the word for us.

Know somebody who lives in the Bountiful UT area (from NSL to Farmington) and would benefit from being kept in the know?

Please share The Bountiful Buzz with them! It’s simple! 👇👇👇