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π¨Tragic Morning on I-15: Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Collision with ROTC Cadet Bus
Issue #230

In this Bountiful Buzz Issue . . .
π Daily Chuckle
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Local Area Weather
β Is Your Business A Hidden Gem? Let us Feature your business, or nominate a business you LOVE!
β Thank you Sheri Peck for your ongoing sponsorship of the Local News
π° Dreams United: How One Girl's Gift Changed a Boy's Life Across Continents
π° Utah SWAT Crackdown Nets Fentanyl, Guns, and Cash in Major Drug Bust
π° Tragic Morning on I-15: Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Collision with ROTC Cadet Bus
βοΈ Local Event Spotlight:
π Homebuyer Workshop - Hosted by: Jeffrey Morris, CEO of Peerless Way Real Estate, and Sharla Jolley Ellis, Branch Manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.
π° Lots of Easter Events!
π School Happenings
β Other Local Events
π’ Announcements
π«΅ Become a Bountiful Buzz π Local Sponsor
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Daily Chuckle

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Dreams United: How One Girl's Gift Changed a Boy's Life Across Continents
A heartwarming tale emerged as Brooklyn McKenzie, a young girl from Utah, donated her Disneyland trip funds to support the adoption of Vaughn, a Colombian boy with Down syndrome. Her selfless act facilitated Vaughn's adoption by a Colorado family just before he aged out of eligibility. Their story culminated in a shared visit to Disneyland, illustrating the profound impact of compassion and the realization of long-held dreams.
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Utah SWAT Crackdown Nets Fentanyl, Guns, and Cash in Major Drug Bust
A SWAT operation in Woods Cross, Utah, resulted in the arrest of three men and the seizure of cash, guns, and thousands of fentanyl pills. The suspects face charges for drug distribution and weapons possession, underlining the persistent efforts against drug trafficking.

Tragic Morning on I-15: Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Collision with ROTC Cadet Bus
In a startling incident Thursday morning, a wrong-way driver in a white Chevy pickup veered across I-15 lanes into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with a bus transporting ROTC cadets. This event lead to the tragic death of the pickup driver and causing significant traffic disruption during rush hour. The bus driver suffered non-fatal injuries, and fortunately, all 22 cadets from Utah State University escaped serious harm. Authorities are diligently investigating the circumstances that led to this alarming wrong-way driving incident.

π Homebuyer Workshop
π Date: Tuesday, March 26th
π Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
π Location: Fairway Independent Mortgage Co
2150 South 1300 East Salt Lake City
π Event Type: Free workshop with complimentary refreshments
π« Who's Invited: Spouses, partners, friends β everyone is welcome!
βοΈ Register Here
π‘ Take the Leap into Homeownership!
Are you ready to embark on the exciting journey of owning your own home? Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to brush up on the essentials, our Homebuyer Workshop on March 26th is tailor-made for you!
Hosted by Jeffrey Morris, CEO of Peerless Way Real Estate, and Sharla Jolley Ellis, Branch Manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. This workshop is your comprehensive guide to navigating the path to homeownership. From understanding your financial situation to mastering the home buying process, we've got you covered every step of the way.
Here's what you can expect to learn:
π Understanding Your Financial Situation: Get a clear picture of your financial standing and how it aligns with your homeownership goals.
π° Setting Realistic Budgets and Expectations: Learn practical strategies for setting budgets that work for you and managing expectations throughout the home buying process.
π The 5-Step Home Buying Process: From house hunting to closing the deal, we'll walk you through the essential steps to make your home buying journey smooth and successful.
π Navigating the Home Search and Pre-Approval Process: Gain insights into finding the right home for you and getting pre-approved for a mortgage.
π Special Considerations for First-Time Buyers and Grant Programs: Discover exclusive tips and programs designed to support first-time buyers, including available grants and incentives.
π RSVP Today!
Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to kickstart your journey to homeownership!
RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected], or give us a call at 801-675-1722 with any questions.
Space is limited, so be sure to register today and secure your spot at our Homebuyer Workshop. We can't wait to see you there!


Saturday, March 23rd
9:00 - 10:30 am - Bountiful City Bunny Hop
Bountiful Town Square, 165 S Main - Bring your own easter basket
Saturday, March 23rd
9:30 am - 10:30 am- Easter Egg Scramble
West Bountiful Park, Photos with Easter Bunny and Win Prizes!
Ages 1-3 9:30 am
Ages 4-7 9:40 am
Ages 8-12 9:50 am
March 28th & 29th
6:30 pm, Easter Bunny Sugar Cookie Classes
Call Me Sugar - 1268 S 500 W Woods Cross
Thru March 30th
10:00 am - 9:00 pm - Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Station Park
Saturday, March 30th
10:00 am - 2024 Easter Candy Hunt, Bring your bucket or bag and join us. Lakeview Memorial Mortuary and Cemetery
1460 Lakeview Dr. Bountiful
March 29th & 30th
9am - 3pm, Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt - Hill Aerospace Museum

πTonight is the last night!π
Boulton Elementary Presents High School Musical Jr.
πΌ April 1st - 5th, SPRING BREAK

Upcoming High School Theater Productions in April!
πππ
π April 18th & 19th
π Save the date!
May 4th - Woods Cross, Highschool Musical


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Attention West Bountiful City Residents:
Volunteers needed for the West Bountiful City Independence Day Celebration: Carnival Committee, Parade Committee, Parade Announcers, and General Help
If you are interested call Remington Whiting at 801-292-4486 or [email protected]

Upcoming Events:
Saturday March 23rd
2:00 pm Book Signing/Author Event - Steve Capone Jr.
The Book Garden - 2nd N. Main Street Bountiful
Saturday March 23rd
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Chromatic - Free Public Gala at Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main st. Bountiful, Kicking off their 50th Year Anniversary Celebration!
Wednesday, March 27th
7:00 pm - Irish Spring Concert, By Loch, Mountain and Valley
Viewmont High School (Free Admission)
Saturday, March 30th
9:00 am Sharp, Centerville Easter Egg Hunt - 0-14 yrs of age
Free Event, Centerville Community Park (1350 North 400 West)
Multi-date Events:
March 18th - April 13th
Seussical The Musical - Centerpoint Legacy Theatre
Ticket Center
March 22nd & 23rd
7:30 PM, Salt Lake Tabernacle
Lamb Of God Presented by Davis Interfaith Choir & Symphony
March 22nd - 24th
Farmington Spring Home Expo - Legacy Events Center
Friday, 12pm - 8pm & Saturday, 10am - 6pm
Ongoing Events:
Every Wednesday at 11:15 am - Benchmark Business Referral Group:
Do you have a business in the Bountiful area? We want to help spread the word for you?? Lets celebrate your business! Come meet together each week with other Entrepreneurs who refer business to each other. Bring a $1 bill and plan on buying your lunch. At Costa Vida Restaurant - 501 West 2600 South Bountiful. Reach out if you have any questions - Call or Text (801) 872-3030
North Salt Lake
π Senior Lunch Brunch Every 2nd Wednesday at 11:00 am
City Hall - 10 East Center Street, North Salt Lake
Guest Speakers, BINGO and more.Woods Cross
π Senior Lunch Brunch - Every 2nd Thursday at Noon
2297 S. 1200 W. Lunch is always provided while you enjoy a speaker and musical entertainmentTabletop Tuesdays - Every second Tuesday of the month
Bountiful Library, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Game Haven - 6:30 - 9:30, Every Friday Night
273 W 500 S Bountiful
Friday Night Magic - Join us for our FNM Magic Tourneys Every Friday night. Come earn prizes, play with friends and have fun! Starts at 6:30 pm.
Each week we will be hosting a $5 Tournament for players with a bigger prize pool! Play Modern, or Commander or whatever people want to play in addition each week.
Great prizes and a chance at winning WPN Promo Packs!
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