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Davis Journal

Sept. 20, 2024

These volunteers’ boats are full of trash from a successful River Canoe Cleanup event at a previous year’s Get to the River Festival. Photos courtesy of the Jordan River Commission
Major Jordan River restoration project works to restore wetlands and banks

Sep 19, 2024 11:44AM ● By Rebecca Olds

September’s annual Get to the River Festival along the Jordan River opened with a big announcement: a newly acquired $7 million will fund the largest coordinated multi-year riparian restoration project the river has ever seen.

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Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States by Howard Chandler Christy. Public domain image
Harris, Trump and…other?

Sep 19, 2024 11:42AM ● By Braden Nelsen

Utah has not often been viewed as a battleground state. Until recently, many presidential candidates flew right over the Beehive State without giving it a second thought. There’s an interesting movement growing in Utah, however, and it’s one worth noting.

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The Youth Court is a diversion program for kids with minor offenses who admit to the charges to clear them through community service. Mitchell has held every position including judge. Courtesy photos
Layton teen doesn’t let disability stop her from serving others

Sep 19, 2024 11:41AM ● By Becky Ginos

LAYTON—Kaitlyn Mitchell received the Daily Point of Light Award for her service on the Layton Youth Court. Mitchell has Tourette’s Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). The condition causes her to have tics but they disappear when she’s at Youth Court.

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Senior Kayleah Kirkwood does CPR on manikin Fred in a VR field clinic simulation, part of Mission Day at Farmington High. More than 200 students rotated through the gym all day completing military tasks. Photo by Becky Ginos
FHS students get taste of the military at Mission Day

Sep 19, 2024 11:40AM ● By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Students at Farmington High School got an immersive, hands-on taste of what it’s like to serve in the Guard at the Army National Guard’s Mission Day tour. The asset team travels across the country with the tour and spent only one week in Utah. Farmington High was the only school in the district to offer the experience.

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Wall-to-wall plants are the hallmark of this Bountiful nursery. Photo by Braden Nelsen
Bountiful’s hidden jungle – Armstrong Aroids

Sep 19, 2024 11:38AM ● By Braden Nelsen

BOUNTIFUL—Armstrong Aroids in Bountiful is not your average plant shop, and the best way to learn about what they do, is to visit their location.

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Carter Boldt loves Halloween and decorates his house every year. He designs and builds most of the display. Courtesy photo
‘Halloween kid’ creates bigger and better displays every year

Sep 19, 2024 11:37AM ● By Becky Ginos

KAYSVILLE—Sixteen-year-old Carter Boldt, a sophomore at Farmington High School, designs and builds his own haunted house complete with spiders, tombstones and skeletons. Boldt started building in June and set up the display last week.

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The flags of Latin American countries at a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration by U.S. Army South. Photo by Army Sgt. Nina Ramon 345th Public Affairs Detachment, Public Domain Image
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates integral culture in society

Sep 19, 2024 11:31AM ● By Braden Nelsen

Hispanic Americans make up roughly 16% of the population in Utah, and Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts in September, marks a great way to recognize these outstanding people.

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Autumn – celebrating a season

Sep 19, 2024 11:30AM ● By Braden Nelsen

DAVIS COUNTY—Autumn offers a much-needed change of pace, and despite the pumpkin spice nay-sayers, it may well be one of the best times to get out and enjoy this beautiful world.

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Voters have the power to decide if a judge will remain on the bench

Sep 19, 2024 11:28AM ● By Becky Ginos

SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission provides information about judges to help voters make an informed decision when they cast their ballot. There is also a team of courtroom observers made up of regular citizens that give input on a judge’s performance.

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Sara Jane Giles is an SBO at Farmington High School. Giles will be participating in Shriners Children’s Walk for Love Sept. 21. Courtesy photo
Shriners Children’s Walk for Love is to honor those who can’t

Sep 19, 2024 11:26AM ● By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Farmington High School senior with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), sometimes known as brittle bone disease, has been receiving treatment from Shriners since she was a child. She has been getting stronger every day and is able to participate in the things she loves with less pain.

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