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What makes the ‘Ber’ months so special?

Sep 12, 2024 08:24AM ● By Braden Nelsen

For many, September marks the beginning of a mental and emotional shift toward cheer, and a happier outlook. With colder, shorter days, why are these months some of the most anticipated of the year?

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Jodi Lunt, Director of the Davis Education Foundation talks to the media at the opening of a Teen Center. Lunt has been the driving force behind getting teen centers in all 10 schools in the Davis School District. Courtesy photo
Changing the world one person, one child at a time

Sep 12, 2024 08:21AM ● By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Davis Chamber names Jodi Lunt as the Legacy Award recipient for 2024. Lunt is the Director of the Davis Education Foundation and has been the driving force behind the Teen Centers and now the Teen Living Center in Davis County.

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Two kindergarteners come down the hill to fetch a pail of water in the Jack and Jill activity. Photos by Becky Ginos
Fairy Tale Olympics culmination of kindergarteners’ hard work

Sep 12, 2024 08:19AM ● By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—Holbrook Elementary kindergarten classes participated in activities centered around nursery rhymes. Nine teams rotated through events like a pie plate balancing race and running up and down a hill to fetch a pail of water.

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Making sure as little as possible goes to waste at the Material Recovery and Transfer Facility, which processes recyclables of many different varieties. Photos by Braden Nelsen
Sustainability at the Davis Landfill

Sep 12, 2024 08:06AM ● By Braden Nelsen

LAYTON—What can people do to both help the environment and lower their expenses? The Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District is doing a lot to help residents do both of those things and more.

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Stewart got his start as a volunteer firefighter. Courtesy photos
Self proclaimed ‘service junkie’ new Fire Chief is all about serving the community

Sep 12, 2024 08:02AM ● By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—Greg Stewart has been named the new South Davis Metro Fire Chief, replacing Dane Stone who retired Sept. 12. Stewart wants to build trust in the community so that when they have a need they will call.

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The F-22 Raptor, one of only a handful on display in the world, with its canopy open, ready to welcome visitors for Open Aircraft Day. Photos by Braden Nelsen – with permission from USAF and Hill Aerospace Museum
Up-close look at aircraft at Hill Museum

Sep 12, 2024 08:01AM ● By Braden Nelsen

HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUM - Open Aircraft Day returns to the Hill Aerospace Museum, bringing with it the opportunity to get a close look at some amazing aircraft.

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Three boys try out their beds after Sleep in Heavenly Peace built and delivered them. The Syracuse Chapter will be hosting a Bunks Across America event in the Walmart Supercenter parking lot on Saturday. Courtesy Photo
Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids who don’t have one

Sep 12, 2024 07:59AM ● By Becky Ginos

SYRACUSE—The non-profit organization is dedicated to delivering beds to children in need. Their mission is NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN! ®

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Suicide Awareness Month – make the promise to live

Sep 12, 2024 07:56AM ● By Becky Ginos

WEST BOUNTIFUL—Every 40 seconds someone is lost to suicide. A mother who almost lost her daughter started the Promise2Live campaign to challenge people to make the commitment to live.

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West Bountiful is sealing several roads across the city to increase asphalt lifespan. Photo by Simon Mortensen
Road resurfacing project underway in West Bountiful

Sep 10, 2024 12:41PM ● By Simon Mortensen

West Bountiful City is currently carrying out a project to seal several roads across the area – preserving asphalt and increasing the lifespan of certain streets.

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West Bountiful to start demolition and construction for new playground. Photo by Simon Mortensen
West Bountiful playground project underway

Sep 10, 2024 12:40PM ● By Simon Mortensen

West Bountiful City is set to renovate their current playground on the south side of their 1600 North park. The project is being overseen by Big T Construction, and is projected for completion in the fall.

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