Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Clara Emogene “Jean” Davis Hansen passed away in her home at age 91 on January 6 and Clara Irene Player Davis and was the fifth of nine children Jean had a love for music and began studying the violin at a young age and listening ear endeared her to many people throughout her life She married her beloved companion of 71 years Elder LeGrand Richards performed their marriage and sealing in the Salt Lake Temple They made their home in Bountiful and later moved to South Weber She had a strong testimony of the gospel and faithfully served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints particularly sharing her talent and love of music as a ward chorister and choir director for nearly 50 years she enjoyed serving as an ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple with her eternal companion.  She is survived by her beloved husband; sons and daughters—Diane (Daryl) Peterson The family will forever remember dad’s example of charitable love and devotion as he tirelessly cared for mom in her declining years who assisted Lynn in caring for his sweetheart in her final days.  Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m A viewing will be held prior to services from 10:30--11:30 a.m Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery Funeral services will be streamed live on Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and this obituary page Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors entered her Savior’s arms on March 16th 2025 She is survived by her husband Greg Grant Fitzgerald She is preceded in death by her parents Ramon and Eloise Warner and stepmother Nancy Garn Warner Michele spent her life in the service of others following closely in the footsteps of Jesus Christ Her life was a testament to how much she loved her family and the Lord Michele served many years as a faithful and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints She spent countless hours serving in various capacities in the Nursery as well as ministering to her fellow sisters Michele would do just about anything to join the young women at girls camp; the stories and the testimonies shared filled her bucket like nothing else could One year she even convinced the Bishop that she “loved” to cook just so she could be at camp with her girls She was a sincere friend to all who crossed her path she would be there for the food and for her friends Deep and lasting friendships were second nature to her she knew exactly how to connect with and comfort those in her life Michele was a dedicated and reliable friend and you could always count on her to be there for you come rain or shine She was so kind and innocent in life that we all felt shocked when we discovered that she was indeed the culprit during one of our family murder-mystery dinner parties Any activity or adventure that involved her family Whether it was something simple like a delicious Sunday dinner or something as grand as hiking Machu Picchu Michele was at every piano and dance recital Let there be no doubt in anyone’s mind: she was our angel dressed in scripture quoting T-shirts Everyone who knew Michele would agree that her laugh brought light into every room and warmth into every heart you couldn’t help but laugh right along with her because in that moment you could feel nothing but her joy and happiness She had the amazing ability to see the best in everyone and she would go out of her way to tell the people in her life all the good she saw in them and Russ (Teresa) Warner found so much joy and fulfillment watching Michele grow up Her older siblings endearingly called her “Missy” as she was the baby sister One of Michele’s favorite phrases was “Many hands make light work,” and her children can attest to how frequently those words were spoken within the walls of their home She used her hands to serve and lift others just like the Savior did and she knew that small acts of kindness would make a big difference take the time to check-in with those around you See where you can make someone else’s burden even just a little lighter Michele’s sincerest desire would be for you to think of a friend and take them a meal to brighten their day Services to celebrate Michele’s beautiful life and legacy will be held Saturday March 22 Her burial will take place at Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton Utah and directly after will be the family/friends/ward lunch at 1:00 pm at the Mountain View Church Building in South Weber The funeral service will be live-streamed and may be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of Michele’s obituary page ORDER VIDEOS Utah — Around a dozen homes and businesses are without power currently in South Weber after power lines came down on the east side of town The South Weber Fire Department shared photos of the accident that brought down the lines In the images you can see a pole laying across a grassy area and power lines wrapped around a work truck How the lines were brought down specifically hasn't been stated by investigators Rocky Mountain Power says that around 12 of their customers are currently without power The estimated restoration of power is expected by 6:30 p.m FOX 13 News has reached out to officials to learn more about the crash and will update this article when we learn more SOUTH WEBER — The immense natural processes that have formed the Earth over billions of years haven’t come to a stop just because modern societies have had the opportunity to proliferate on its surface That is just as true along the Wasatch Front an ongoing project looks to mitigate the impact of large earthquakes on water delivery to Weber and Davis counties the Utah Division of Water Resources and the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District held a press conference at a pumping station near the mouth of the Weber Canyon that is part of an $81 million seismic resilience project for the Davis Aqueduct executive director of Utah Department of Natural Resources opened the press conference by noting that everyone living along the Wasatch Front lives with an ominous reality hanging over their heads “We recognize we live in earthquake country,” he said “Earthquakes are a common factor here on the Wasatch Front when one happens — and there’s a high likelihood that one will happen — we need to be prepared and we need to be ready.” One way officials are looking to do that is with what is officially called the Davis Aqueduct Reach 1 Parallel Pipeline “The Davis Aqueduct Reach 1 Parallel Pipeline construction project is the construction of a pipeline and associated appurtenances to increase the resiliency of the Davis Aqueduct,” the Weber Basin projects page reads “The existing Davis Aqueduct was built in the mid 1950’s and currently serves large portions of Davis County The new pipeline will provide a more reliable conveyance of water to Davis County as part of the Districts resiliency preparedness The project is expected to be under construction for a 24-month period It will include two new pump stations and approximately 2.2 miles of 72-inch diameter welded steel piping part of which will include specially designed flexible seismic piping at a major fault line.” “the new pipeline will terminate at the North Davis Water Treatment Plant The water will be used for both treated culinary water and secondary irrigation The alignment of the pipeline will cross Highway 89 and run parallel to the west side of the highway.” Whitaker Construction and several other subcontractors are working on the project which will serve 650,000 people in Weber and Davis counties executive director of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District noted that this project puts the current water infrastructure’s age in perspective “An $81 million project — that was the amount of money that it took to build the entire Weber Basin project Following the press conference, Ferry told the Standard-Examiner that the project came about following the March 18, 2020, earthquake “It was a real eye-opener to what could happen,” he said “Hundreds of buildings were damaged and that was just a 5.7 We’re anticipated to have one magnitude bigger within the next 50 years you have some of this infrastructure that’s old and built 50 100 years ago — back when there was different techniques and different materials they could build with The aqueduct today is a cement pipeline when This aqueduct that we’re talking about today crosses that fault line five different times.” He said advanced construction of the new pipeline mitigates those risks “We are using advanced building materials that will not rupture in an earthquake,” he said You will not see a disruption to the same level You’ll see water continue to flow to people’s homes and businesses to support life in the likely event that we have a big earthquake.” Paxman said the new pipeline could withstand around a magnitude 7.5 earthquake “The pipeline is designed for a 7-foot vertical sheer,” he said but it’ll still hold and transmit water for treatment.” He said the first phase of the pipeline — which includes the initial 72-inch pipeline — will likely be completed in the fall of 2025 “The final phase is to put a second 72-inch pipeline parallel to that one,” he said we’re anticipating anywhere between 8-10 years in the future to complete that Then we’ll eventually abandon the 84-inch original aqueduct that’s on the fault line.” Ferry said this isn’t the only place along the Wasatch Front that is vulnerable and work is underway to rectify other potential problem areas “There’s over half-a-billion dollars of need to make our aqueduct systems resilient to earthquakes,” he said Salt Lake County going down to Utah County all have huge vulnerabilities the state funded a $50 million grant program to supplement the water districts The water districts are paying the majority of the cost The state’s putting in 10% and the districts are going out and getting federal money but a lot of it’s coming from user fees from property tax.” He said hopes are to have all of the water systems along the Wasatch Front resilient to earthquakes within the decade Additional speakers at Wednesday’s press conference included Utah state legislator Casey Snider Layton Mayor Joy Petro and Candice Hasenyager director of the Utah Division of Water Resources stakeholders were invited to sign part of the pipeline that will be utilized in the project and were given the opportunity to tour the pump house LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way General RV Center announced the opening of its second supercenter in Utah approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City it’s exciting to expand our presence here,” said General RV CEO Loren Baidas “This new supercenter in South Weber represents our commitment to providing excellence in customer service.” The new 65,000-square-foot supercenter brings over 500 new and used motorhomes fifth wheels and travel trailers to northern Utah “We have been serving Salt Lake City area campers for over 15 years and we are honored to expand our services to the South Weber community,” said Paxton Jenson “As a family-owned company that prioritizes people and community we are excited to bring opportunities for our customers to create lifelong memories in an RV.” General RV opened its first Utah store in Draper in 2009 SALT LAKE CITY — Rainstorms across northern Utah early this week washed a large amount of organic material into rivers and streams forcing the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to practically shut down treatment plants and switch to groundwater "This happens most every spring," water district general manager Scott Paxman told KSL.com Paxman believes the rain on frozen ground was able to wash "organics" — sticks animal droppings and other biologic material — directly into waterways that feed the district's supply "We started seeing a really significant change in water quality," Paxman said identifying drainage from Echo basin in Summit County as a major source for the organics The biggest tools used to treat organics are powder activated carbon and ozone which attack and break down the material for removal Chlorine is then used to further sanitize water before it is distributed to the cities and towns serviced by the district the treatment plants used more chlorine to treat water before sending to "most every city in Davis (County) and Weber County," Paxman said this water is also mixed with water drawn from deep aquifer wells The district began to get calls from the east ends of Layton and Kaysville after residents became concerned about the more pronounced chlorine smell in the water "There was never a health issue," Paxman said "Just an aesthetics issue — taste and odor." That water quality continues to meet all state and federal drinking water standards social media posts from South Weber and Layton say Municipalities are monitoring their water to make sure the water continues to meet standards the district "basically shut down treatment plants" and began using only well water which is "much more stable," according to Paxman Resident should expect the chlorine smelling water to be replaced with the well water Friday the district will wait to return to a mix including surface water after a 7-year battle with Alzheimer's to Elton “Jeff)” and Lavon “Bonnie” Gale Carrel She grew up in an Air Force family and lived all over the United States and in Germany They returned to Utah for her senior year of high school where she graduated from Layton High in 1972 She continued her education at Weber State College graduating with a bachelor's degree in history and a teaching certificate Leslie joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 21 years old While attending the Weber State College Ward she met Dennis Lee Waters "the love of her life" according to Dennis it didn't hurt that he drove a Porsche and was building a house For their married life they resided in South Weber Dennis was by her side each step of the way Leslie served in many roles within the church including Relief Society President she would always remember the "fun" of girl's camps or the lack of her enjoyment at girl's camps!! When Dennis started his own business Leslie was instrumental in its success many of you will remember seeing Leslie in her reflective coats as she worked as a crossing guard for South Weber Dennis and Leslie enjoyed the journey more than the destination as they traveled cross country in their minivan She made it to all 50 US States and enjoyed visiting National Parks and historic sites The family would like to thank Aspen Ridge Home Health and Hospice and Lydia Turner for their compassionate care in her last days.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Leslie's name to the Alzheimer's Association Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Friends may visit with family on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Leslie’s obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com where condolences may also be shared Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch Utah — The South Weber Fire Department says that a hillside fire burning south of the city is contained and no threat to the community the fire is an active natural material rubbish fire in an unincorporated part of Davis County The department also thanked community members who contacted it about the fire Members of the South Weber Fire Department will be at the scene of the fire throughout the day to monitor the fire they don't expect an update on the situation unless a significant change in conditions occurs There's a great American hero we all look up to  When the times are hard and the chips are down  He knows just what to do…  and our “great American hero,” passed away unexpectedly on Saturday he was drawn toward the cowboy way of life After his family converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he fulfilled his dream by working on Redd Ranch in Monticello he experienced the rugged simplicity and honest labor that aligned with his deeply held values Mike embraced the timeless principles of the cowboy: letting his actions speak louder than his words After serving a two-year mission in Central California he returned to BYU and became an American citizen in 1976 they raised five children—Jonathan Price (Julie) and Michael Price (Caity)—and were blessed with 12 grandchildren Mike found joy in discovery and constantly sought knowledge through books and research He graduated from BYU with a degree in Public Relations and earned a master’s degree in Instructional Technology from Utah State University he shared his knowledge with others by teaching and leading by example Mike supported organizational transformations sharing his skills with multiple companies most recently with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Utah’s Department of Transportation He had an innate talent for recognizing hidden potential—in people and in things Whether rescuing a fixer-upper from a thrift store or nurturing the talents of those around him Mike consistently saw the good in everything he delighted his family as “Papa Claus,” bringing joy and light to the season—a tradition they will forever cherish Mike’s strength was evident in his tireless work ethic and his ability to tackle any challenge He instilled a love for the outdoors in his children through countless camping trips Despite the chaos of loading up five kids and a one-of-a-kind two-story tent trailer his patience and love created unforgettable memories of nature and togetherness Mike faced life’s hardships with quiet determination teaching his loved ones the power of perseverance and grace under pressure He selflessly prioritized his family’s needs and once made a promise to his children: if they saved enough money to buy a horse using the horses they rode in the South Weber Junior Posse to impart invaluable life lessons that shaped their lives.  and brightness to the lives of those around him and resilience that will continue to inspire his family Though he has now ridden on to the next horizon his steadfast example and deeply held values will guide those left behind as they navigate life without him “What would Dad do?” will often be asked and his principles will always point to doing the right thing and enduring legacy will be deeply missed but will forever live on in the lives he touched and the family he cherished Those touched by Mike’s legacy are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday with visitation prior to the services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m Interment: Lindquist Memorial Park of Layton When the times are hard and the chips are down Now a cowboy's got a set of rules that he lives by day to day 'Cause a little bit of dirt's gonna wash off in the rain It's in the way he lives his life and the songs he sings He's got a simple solution to just about anything "Cowboy Logic," written by Donny Kees and Bill Graham The funeral service will be live-streamed and may be viewed by scrolling to the the bottom of Michael’s obituary page at www.lindquistmortuary.com Placed in the loving arms of her parents Douglas and Ann Bitton From the time she was born she had a light in her soul and her crystal blue eyes and impish grin touched everyone around her She loved animals and especially her dog Snowball His love was unconditional and he was a great friend and comfort to her She had a fun sense of humor and loved to laugh Her favorite cartoon character was Sponge bob She loved doing crafts including drawing and crochet She made hats and stuffed animals and had a natural talent of listening to a song and playing it on the piano  Katelin had a special bond with her Grandparents that lived next door She loved spending time with them and feeling their love for her Katelin attended Northridge High school where she cherished her teachers and friends She was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Katelin was blessed with two beautiful daughters Adrienne Joy and Autumn Hope Bitton They were the light of her life and she loved them dearly She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Herman parents Doug and Ann Bitton of South Weber Ut Parker (Heather) Bitton of Kissimmee Fl Grandmothers LaRae Bitton and Marion Hansen  Services will be held as follows: A viewing will be held Friday July 26 2024 at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary 1867 N Fairfield Rd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints (Stake Center) 7989 S 2250 E South Weber Following there will be a Celebration of Life from 11:00 to12:00 p.m  Interment at the Mountain Green Cemetery 5378 West Old Highway Road Mountain Green Utah  A special thanks to the South Weber 5th ward neighbors and friends for their love and support The funeral service will be live-streamed and may be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of Katelin's obituary page at www.lindquistmortuary.com and an unwavering dedication to his family and Orlene Higgs; he was the oldest of their 10 children Don graduated from Bonneville High School and Weber State University with both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sharing his faith and making a difference in the lives of others His unwavering beliefs guided him and were a source of comfort and strength to those who knew him raising five children—three sons and two daughters The family spent cherished years creating unforgettable memories; both here in the U.S he was affectionately called “Buddy” by them all and he treasured each moment he spent with them Teaching life lessons and skills…how to work hard—and play even harder and not just let it happen to you; to stand for something you know and eat healthy—but also have some treats and candy along the way Don worked for both the Federal Government and the State of Utah dedicating himself fully to each role he took on and he approached each task with the same love and diligence that characterized all aspects of his life the late Donald Nathan (Ashley) Higgs; Neldon (Mandy) Higgs; Aimee (Dave) Ferguson; Jace (Lori) Higgs; Katelan (Nick) Gale; 12 grandchildren He was preceded in death by his oldest son Donald Nathan Higgs; his parents; three siblings; and other extended family members His life was a beautiful reflection of love He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know him The family would like to thank all the caregivers along the way that kept a close eye on Don because that’s what Don/Dad/Buddy would do Friends may visit with family to celebrate Donald’s remarkable life on Monday Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch Family and friends are invited to attend at both services; and honor the memory of an amazing man order videos 1942 he was born to Arthur and Vivian Estep Grant 2024 in his South Weber home from heart and respiratory failure his parents and sister Geri moved form Wenatchee  He attended Gonzaga Prep School and graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration  During the summers he worked for the Forest Service fighting forest fires in the Northwest which allowed him to fund his education  He married Mary Elizibeth (Micki) Healy in 1964 and divorced in 1985 He then married Sheryl Lynn McIntire Jones in 1987 Forest Service as a Personnel Specialist in Sandpoint The remaining of his career was with the Internal Revenues Service where he held the following positions: Personal Branch Chief Graduated Executive Development Program 1982 Ogden Service Center Assistant Director 1982-1987 Assistant Regional Commissioner Data Processing Midwest Region  He returned to Utah in 1997 where he and his wife Sheryl have lived for the past 27 years in South Weber  Jim was an avid skier until 2000 when he sustained life threatening injuries in a ski accident and was unable to ski again Jim loved going for rides in his red Porche Boxter He maintained a beautiful yard until his health declined several years ago He cheered on and never forgot to watch his Alma Mater He was a member of the US Ski Association and volunteered at many Alpine events and also volunteered at the Utah Winter Olympics in 2002  Jim loved his children and was proud of their accomplishments His children remember him coaching their soccer teams sitting around the kitchen table and talking about what they learned for that day at school So many fun family vacations are in their memories He was proud of the accomplishments and successes of his stepchildren also He loved talking to them about the stock market  Sheryl’s family was his family He was always so interested in what every one of them was doing They remember him as someone who made them feel loved Kimberly A Voto ( Lou Deceased) Haverhill Massachusetts North Carolina and Lindsay A Jones New York  Preceded in death by son-in law Lou Voto for the constant loving care during the last 6 months as his health challenges declined significantly Because of her he was able to stay in his home which is where he wanted to be his sweetheart and sometimes other things too His children were grateful that they were all able to see him in September which allowed him to live another 3 months  Private memorials planned in Utah and Texas South Weber Fire and Rescue and Davis County Sheriff’s Department  Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary Layton passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday Kraig was the youngest son of Mildred Yates and Grant Delmar Chugg He graduated from Ogden High School Class of 1969 and enlisted in the U.S He was released to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which he fulfilled in the Northwestern States Mission even extending his period of service for several months when called as an Assistant to the President of the mission later being honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant who worked with Kraig as a security guard for IRS Kraig and Edith started dating and were married on October 9 Kraig worked in Ogden as a bread checker and loader for Wonderbread and was a member of the Bakers and Confectioners Union Local 401 Kraig and Edith raised four children and loved to spend time together A special vacation they enjoyed as a family was spent in San Francisco when their daughter was invited with her dance group to perform for the half-time show of a 49ers football game Kraig had many fond memories with his family there They all supported him through the years as he battled against dementia Kraig had a love for the gospel and some of his favorite callings were serving in the Sunday School Presidency and in the temple with Edith Kraig also enjoyed poetry and being read to by his wife He was a city boy that was in love with a country girl He will be remembered most for his ability to love people Kraig was always willing to forgive and to forget and truly saw the best in others South Weber; 14 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren; and by his siblings The family wishes to thank the staff of Mt especially Judy for her loving care in taking Kraig to activities and providing pictures for the family They also wish to thank the staff of Atlas Hospice for all their kind and professional care of Kraig Friends may visit family on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m Lindquist Washington Heights Memorial Park Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Kraig’s obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com where condolences may also be shared Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park in his home while being held in the arms of our mother after an 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease which he never used as an excuse to quit life We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to his hospice team especially Morgen and Rachel from Inspiration Hospice was raised and lived in the town of Uintah most of his life until moving to South Weber to enjoy the last years of his life with his sweetheart who he proposed to over a Lime Rickey at Mason’s Drive-in over 64 years ago Dad served in the United Sates Navy as well as the United States Coast Guard achieving the rank of Second-Class Petty Officer He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with the love of his life he and a fellow councilman started the volunteer fire department in the Town of Uintah Dad had a long and successful career of 36 years at Utah Power & Light where he retired as a Systems Operations Manager If you knew him you know he was also an electrician Becca (Parker); as well as 18 great-grandchildren; and siblings Friends may visit with family on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Neil’s obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com where condolences may also be shared Easter Sunday (April 20) is fast approaching meaning thousands of eggs will soon be up for grabs at egg hunts and other Easter-themed events around Weber and north Davis counties Hill Aerospace Museum has taken a unique approach to its annual Easter event in recent years putting on an educational scavenger hunt at its facility tells the Standard-Examiner that the event is among her favorites to organize each year “You see the immediate reward at the event,” Embleton said “You can see families having a good time and it’s a multi-generational family that comes in grandparents with their kids and cousins and aunts and uncles and neighborhoods that come in together “It’s just the added bonus of getting some free candy and having a good time while really taking the time to look at the exhibits you don’t normally pay attention to.” In an effort to serve families looking for the event nearest to them the Standard-Examiner has compiled a non-comprehensive list of egg hunts and events around the area Here’s a roundup of some of the events happening locally CLINTON: The Easter Hop at Clinton City will be at 10 a.m crafts and photo ops with the Easter bunny CLEARFIELD: Clearfield City’s annual egg hunts for children 10 and under begin at 10 a.m sharp and will take place at Fisher Park (920 S A dedicated section for individuals with disabilities will be available at Fisher Park only HARRISVILLE: The annual Easter egg hunt in Harrisville will be held at 10 a.m The hunt is for children 11 and under; attendees are advised to bring their own bags/baskets HILL AIR FORCE BASE: Hill Aerospace Museum’s annual scavenger Easter egg hunt will be held this Thursday through Saturday (April 3-5) Admission is free and attendees can receive a candy-bar prize at the end and enter to win a prize baskets LAYTON: Layton City’s annual Easter egg dive will be held Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Surf n’ Swim for the cost of $3 per child under the age of 14. Parents must register online at https://www.laytoncity.org/LC/Recreation MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE: An Easter egg hunt for children eight and under will be held at 10 a.m NORTH OGDEN: There will be an Easter egg hunt sponsored by Diamond Edge Window Cleaning at 10 a.m There will be over 1,000 eggs filled with candy on site and a golden egg containing $500 hidden somewhere in the city NORTH OGDEN: The North Ogden Kiwanis Club also is hosting an egg hunt This one is happening at North Ogden Elementary School Park Prizes will be awarded for children who bring decorated bonnets OGDEN: An Easter scavenger hunt will be held on Friday OGDEN VALLEY: Utah American Legion Post 129 Ogden Valley PLEASANT VIEW: There will be an Easter Candy Grab at 10 a.m The Easter Bunny will be on site for pictures RIVERDALE: The annual Easter egg hunt at Riverdale Park which will include an Easter egg hunt for kids 12 and under a children’s entrepreneurial market and more Egg hunt participants must pre-register at https://www.royrecreation.com/ by April 18 The event is geared for children in grades K-6 and will include egg stations South Weber’s annual Easter egg hunt will take place Friday The field will be divided by age groups and attendees are advised to bring their own baskets SUNSET: The annual Easter egg hunt will take place in a new location this year — John G All ages welcome; attendees are advised to bring their own baskets SYRACUSE: An Easter egg hunt for children 11 and under will occur at Founders Park Some eggs may include prizes that may be redeemed Children will be divided into age groups and attendees are advised to bring their own baskets UINTAH: Uintah City’s Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 9 a.m WASHINGTON TERRACE: The city’s 2024 Easter egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m WEST HAVEN: The annual West Haven Easter egg hunt is set for 9 a.m Lucky eggs with number in them can be turned in at the bowery for special prizes WEST POINT: West Point’s annual Easter egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m Attendees are advised to arrive early to find their age group and bring baskets Scott Kevin Alberts played his last game in the final season of his life he slam-dunked his way into the family hall of fame Scott was the bouncing baby boy of Harry and Ruth Alberts Scott spent the final season of his life defying the odds Team Alberts was preparing for the long game when Scott pulled off a wild fake a crowd was cheering him across the finish line as he was joyfully welcomed onto the winners' stage by his sweet wife Scott served an LDS mission in Hong Kong and upon returning home he met and married the love of his life Teresa Together they drafted their "starting lineup" of children: Jaron His four older children all survive him today as part of Team Alberts Scott and Teresa had 48 successful years together where they planned and pulled off many celebrations trying his hand at many different businesses but he found his true professional home in the latter part of his career as a dedicated employee at Temple Square Despite facing medical hardships later in life He was always playful and full of energy when spending time with his grandchildren Mason His sense of humor and love for fun made him a cherished presence in their lives He also leaves behind his mother-in-law Connie Lou Sherman He was able to strike up a conversation anywhere and often ran into familiar faces no matter where he went His ability to connect with people left a lasting impact on all who knew him The family will meet with friends on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m who revolutionized the use of immunotherapy for melanoma passed away this month after a battle with pancreatic cancer Weber leaves behind a legacy highlighted by groundbreaking research contributions and a deep enduring commitment to his patients and colleagues “Sharing patients with Jeff made me a better physician and a better investigator.” As the deputy director of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center he was instrumental in advancing research and treatment He was also the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Professor of Oncology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine where he helped shape the future of medical education and patient care As director of the Experimental Therapeutics Program and as coleader of the Clinical Melanoma Program Board at NYU Langone Health he spearheaded trailblazing initiatives to treat melanoma These therapies not only redefined the standard of care but also dramatically improved survival rates among patients with advanced melanoma Weber candidly voiced concerns about patients’ access to the drug “I would pray and hope that the people at Iovance Biotherapeutics have thought this one through and have put together a plan for what to do for patients who have Medi-Cal in California Weber said with what colleagues describe as his characteristic frankness “Are they going to get access to this treatment Weber earned his PhD from Rockefeller University in 1979 before earning his medical degree from New York University the following year He completed his residency at the University of California and then completed a fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute in 1986 recalling the tight-knit group of oncologists who were exploring the then-uncertain treatment While at the National Institutes of Health Weber was involved in early studies into cytokines particularly noting his pioneering work in adjuvant checkpoint inhibitor use in melanoma “He had the first trial open for adjuvant therapy with anti-PD-1 and many of those patients are still here today because of it,” Dr Robert A. Figlin, MD the Steven Spielberg Family Chair in Hematology-Oncology at the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center in Los Angeles “Jeffrey always knew that the questions he was asking would not only apply to the people he was seeing but to those who would take that journey in the future,” Dr This mindset extended beyond just a “big picture” view “It’s more than just a big picture because you never know what a picture will look like while you’re painting it Jeffrey was always building his picture over decades,” he added “For those interested in traveling the journey toward developing cures for cancer Kim Margolin, MD medical director of the Borstein Family Foundation Melanoma Program at Saint John’s Cancer Institute in Santa Monica Weber as “one of the most translational people I’ve ever known.” She shared one particularly telling example of his dedication Weber transitioned from the University of Southern California to Moffitt Cancer Center he would still fly back to Los Angeles every few weeks to personally oversee the care of his patients on clinical trials but he didn’t trust anyone else to take care of those patients,” she said she recalled how he treated her as a peer and extended invitations to top-level meetings and committees “as though I were on his level.” Although they never worked directly together Margolin added that she was continually inspired by Dr Weber’s high standards and commitment to his work “He set a standard that you feel like you want to either emulate or at least find your own version of,” she said Dr. Weber’s influence extended far beyond his scientific contributions. His sense of style was marked by a bow tie and pocket square, which was his signature look. Jedd D. Wolchok, MD, PhD director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City Weber once directed him to the “only” places to buy shoes in London complete with detailed directions and a final instruction: “Mention my name.” Weber’s taste also extended to his love for pizza “a connoisseur of pizza in New York City,” always ready with a recommendation for the best pie in town and updating his peers and friends on where to go His passion for World War II history was also well-known among his colleagues who say that he had an encyclopedic knowledge of the era He would frequently ask patients about their military service not for medical reasons but out of a genuine curiosity and respect for their experiences His deep admiration for the “Greatest Generation” was reflected in his extensive collection of war memorabilia and his iconic leather bomber jacket adorned with a military insignia that “of course was neatly pressed,” Dr a wonderful human being who impacted an entire field of both oncology professionals and patients and their families.” 1924 to Warren Haskell and Hattie Druce Woodbury in the family home in Granger (West Valley) He was the seventh of nine children and the last remaining of his siblings He married Janice Marie Condie Woodbury on March 13 part of “The Greatest Generation” served his country in World War II in the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer on a B-24 he received the Distinguished Flying Cross by patching holes in the fuel tanks with strips torn from his flight jacket His interview about his WWII experience can be seen on YouTube filmed by his grandson His remarkable service to our nation is just one facet of his outstanding character he retired from Hill Air Force Base after 33 years He then put his farming knowledge to good use by running the Utah Salt Lake canal for many years He then became a Trustee for the Granger/Hunter Water Board and served as Chairman of this board and also served on the Board of Directors for Central Valley Water for many years A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ethan was always an example of Christlike love and even as a coach for church basketball teams Some of his teams competed in “All-Church” tournaments He loved to travel with Janice as she sang in the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Ethan and Janice served as missionaries in the Salt Lake Inner-City Cambodian Branch for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ethan’s greatest joy was spending time with his family His grandchildren and great-grandchildren adored him and loved making memories with him He was an adopted grandpa to many and a friend to everyone He was preceded in death by Janice and two sons We give a special thanks to Petersen Farms Assisted Living and the many CNAs and all who provided for his comfort during his stay who was a great friend during his declining years We also thank Cascade Springs Hospice for the tender mercies they gave him during the last few weeks of his life Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Friday September 28th from 9:45-10:45am at the church house The funeral service will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page (click here) and on this obituary page below where it will appear 10-15 minutes prior to the funeral service at 11 am.  Memorial Ward Chapel - Granger South Stake 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in South Weber Growing up she was also known as Shirley Curless She graduated from Weber High School in 1955 Shirley married Ronald Allen Bingham on July 15 She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints one of her favorite days was the day she took out her endowment on June 23 She loved the children she taught from Nursery She also enjoyed working in the library and on the relief society planning committee especially nature and took time to enjoy the beauty all around her Shirley was very artistic and a talented painter and dancer Shirley was always dressed beautifully and is known for her sense of fashion by her friends Shirley had a special love for her family and loved each of them in a different way.  her children Cindy Backer and Ronnie Hand Jr 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren Also survived by her brother David Curless her step-dad Earl Curless and step-dad Neil Ballard Raymond and Norman and her son-in-law Marvin A viewing will be held on Thursday July 11 and prior to the service Friday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m Interment will be in the Plain City Cemetery Get Recruited Faster with a Player Profile on SoccerWire.com Utah – Seven new athletes have signed with BYU women’s soccer and will join the Cougars for the 2025 season The states of Utah and California are represented in the 2025 class of signees Sarah Mathis (American Fork) and Sophie Sivulich (South Weber) are from Utah Cassidy Drago (Winchester) and Mia Gottsche (Eastvale) are from California Molly Rouse unveiled the Ole Miss signing class Head coach Samantha Bohon announced six new Gators Join the SoccerWire College Soccer Recruiting Search Engine and learn how to be seen OVER 1 MILLION TIMES PER YEAR This site uses cookies to give you the best possible experience but do not collect personal information By continuing to use the site you agree that we can save cookies on your device The Cancer Letter The leading source for information on the issues that shape oncology since 1973 We lost Jeff Weber, an amazing medical oncologist, an impactful clinical scientist, a leading immunotherapist, and one of the prominent global experts in melanoma. We have known Jeff for more than 35 years as a fellow immunologist and scientist, and as a very close friend. We have known him through his creative scientific thinking, brilliant ideas, and, above all, his dry sense of humor and extreme kindness. Jeff did not hesitate to help a colleague in need or trainees seeking advice. Jeff was born in Brooklyn, NY, and while his career took him across country, at heart, he remained a New Yorker with a particular affection for Paul Stuart bow ties.  He earned his BA in biology from Columbia University and went on to obtain his MD from the New York University Medical Scientist Training Program. His PhD work was mentored by James E. Darnell Jr. at Rockefeller University. Jeff pursued his internship and residency in medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and moved to Bethesda, MD, for his fellowship at NCI. After a year in the Medicine Branch, he joined Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg in the Surgery Branch.  After serving as a senior investigator in the Surgery Branch at NCI, Jeff had a brief stint at UC Irvine before moving on to a highly productive tenure at the University of Southern California. Here, Jeff played a critical role in developing the research programs in cancer immunology and melanoma. He was a pioneer in immunotherapy for cancer, particularly in the fields of cancer vaccines and checkpoint blockades.  His approaches in immunotherapy led to the improved clinical outcome of many patients with melanoma.  Jeff was born in Brooklyn, NY, and while his career took him across country, at heart, he remained a New Yorker with a particular affection for Paul Stuart bow ties. Jeff was an exceptional mentor and was frequently sought after by trainees and colleagues alike for advice. A frequent member of scientific advisory boards, his insights on both the science and clinical application and trial design were highly regarded and sought after. Jeff was then recruited to the Moffitt Cancer Center, where he successfully established and served as inaugural director for the first Center of Excellence in Melanoma.  It was supported by the largest philanthropic gift in Moffitt’s history, brokered by the former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack (R-FL), given by Donald A. Adam. While at Moffitt, Jeff was also successful in obtaining its first, highly competitive NCI SPORE grant in melanoma.  On a Friday evening in August, we had our final dinner at his home in NYC. It was a wonderful evening spent over a wonderful meal prepared by his wife Linda and one of his two daughters, Katie, great wine, and very warm discussion. We talked about politics, science, and dreams of the future, and, indeed, we reminisced about the past.  Lung cancer couldn’t slow down physician and athlete Lawrence Phillips Huiping Liu discusses mentorship, translational research on the UChicago Cancer Luminaries podcast OK Cancel Site license subscribers:Log in with your IP | Register a sponsored account A rising burger chain has made its way to Weber and Davis counties family vibes and food with a distinctly Hawaiian flair Seven Brothers Burgers — the seeds of which were planted in Kahuku in 2009 — has been establishing franchise and corporate locations throughout the region in Utah and Arizona with more also planned in Idaho and Nevada A new restaurant soft-opened this week in Farmington at 1060 Park Lane with another to follow in the South Weber/Uintah area at 6658 S The restaurant offers a variety of unique burgers like Shez’s Paniolo — an overstuffed sandwich made with thick beef patties bacon and melted American cheese with house and BBQ sauces which is topped with toasted coconut and chocolate sauce the youngest of those seven brothers and a co-owner made the trip to the Beehive State to train staff members at the new locations He told the Standard-Examiner that the initial move by parents Art and Peggy Hannemann to get into the restaurant business threw the rest of the family for a loop he pulled myself out of school — I was 16 at the time — and my brother above me … He pulled us out of high school that day and he had us eat at the restaurant and we had no idea that he had bought it,” Hannemann said ‘How do you guys like the food?’ And we were like Art Hannemann had held what Shez describes as “a lifelong dream to own a restaurant and have his kids run it for him.” After jumping into the business with their first location the family opened a second location in Lā’ie just a stone’s throw away from the BYU-Hawaii campus That decision eventually opened the door for Seven Brothers’ expansion into Utah “We already had made a name for ourselves in the LDS (Latter-day Saint) community we thought it would be smart to put a spot in Provo because that’s also where BYU is,” Hannemann said The South Weber restaurant will be Seven Brothers’ 12th location — seven of which are in Utah And while the chain’s food entices the senses Hannemann believes that his family’s emphasis on their faith serving others and creating a welcoming environment is truly what makes Seven Brothers different He added that staffers engage patrons at “five points of contact,” including an “aloha” when they come in “Our food is amazing; it’s incredibly good food But I think what sets us apart is the environment when you come into Seven Brothers and that’s how we try to distinguish ourselves out from everybody else,” Hannemann said to Merlin Edgar and Geraldine Brimhall Daines He brought a perfect mix of chaos and peace to every situation He was always inappropriately dressed for the occasion frequently sporting ripped jeans for weddings and suit coats on the beach He played pickleball in flip-flops and swam in jorts He was passionate about traveling the world and helping others learning new languages and creating culinary masterpieces from leftovers It was rare for someone to be talking about a country he hadn’t visited Tyler served in the Geneva Switzerland Mission where he fell in love with travel and serving people of different faiths and cultures leaving everyone wondering if he was secretly working for the CIA He dodged bullets to help refugees in Rwanda and led the most interesting life of anyone we knew  He loved watching The Sound of Music with his nieces movies with subtitles (before it was cool) and being the only Cowboys fan in a 49ers family Tyler is remembered by everyone he met as a man who listened intently with love and adoration for whatever story you wanted to tell him He was the very best friend to anyone he knew He loved scuttlebutt sessions with his three sisters over Ligori’s pizza and equally loved to “help” his brothers on the construction site Tyler loved his mother and was no question her favorite child and protector and cherished her until his last day Life is significantly less interesting and funny without him here who he lovingly cared for before his passing (2010) and Mandi (Ryan) Draayer; along with dear friend and brother-in-law Randy Kendell and countless other friends he considered family He helped raise thirteen nieces and nephews by teasing them relentlessly Rubaloo and Tuffy.” Tyler is also survived by seventeen great nieces and nephews whom he adored (and teased just as much) A celebration of life will be held on Saturday SALT LAKE CITY — It's that time of year — when city and school officials and leaders of other Utah taxing entities prepare and finalize their spending plans for the new fiscal year it's also the time of year when tax hike proposals emerge and face public scrutiny at truth-in-taxation hearings school districts and other entities are limited by state law in how much they can boost property tax collections from year to year But they may increase taxes beyond those limits if they first hold a hearing to let the public sound off and follow other steps The Utah Taxpayers Association says 66 taxing entities in Utah are proposing property tax hikes and will hold truth-in-taxation hearings 37 taxing entities are proposing a tax hike for at least the second year in a row with 26 entities proposing a tax hike for the third consecutive year "Residents within these taxing entities will receive notice and are encouraged to attend the hearing to dispute or support the proposal," the organization said Even ahead of public meetings, though, the proposed hikes are prompting reaction, at least among some. Brent Gray of Vineyard, for one, says the proposal to boost city taxes by nearly 20% on the home he shares with his parents could be too much for him to handle. He's disabled and the family's plan is for him to take over the dwelling when his parents die. But if taxes are too high, he worries, he could end up losing it. "I want to speak to the City Council and let them know that, hey, I have disabilities, I want to live here in Vineyard, but you're going to drive me out," he said. Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson said officials work to keep taxes as low as possible. A 15% proposed increase there aims to cover rising policing costs brought on by the reorganization of the Unified Police Department. "It's always a balancing act of how do we make sure that we maintain service levels, increase service levels where we can, and that we also don't overburden our residents," he said. Park City School District proposes a 6.2% hike on a $1.1 million home, from $2,139.28 to $2,272.38. The tax hearing will be Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at 2700 Kearns Blvd.Henefer proposes a 2.6% hike on a $552,000 home, from $142.08 to $145.73. The hearing will be Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. at 40 W. Center.The Central Utah Water Conservancy District proposes a 5.3% hike on a $877,000 home, from $183.29 to $192.94. The hearing will be Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at 1426 E. 750 North in Orem. Tooele School District proposes a hike of 11.2% on a $460,000 home from $2,265.36 to $2,518.87. The hearing will be Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at 92 Lodestone Way.Stockton proposes a 10.1% hike on a $376,000 home, from $561.05 to $617.71. The hearing will be Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at 18 N. Johnson Street. RIVERDALE — The distinct aroma of scorched materials and waves of smoke continued to emanate from the area near 6080 South Weber Drive on Monday following a massive barn fire several days earlier. The barn became engulfed in flames Friday when a pair of juveniles, who had run away from a local rehabilitation facility the previous day, allegedly started a fire in the structure. After the fire was sparked, the juveniles reportedly fled north toward Interstate 84. They and the fire were spotted by a passerby, who subsequently reported the incident. Riverdale Police Chief Casey Warren told the Standard-Examiner that officers assisted the Riverdale Fire Department in its effort to control the blaze, and apprehended the juveniles walking along I-84. The juveniles were admitted to the Weber Valley Detention Center and referred to juvenile court on charges of reckless burning, burglary and vehicle theft, according to Warren. Per Warren, the juveniles — who were from out of state and had been placed in the care of the rehabilitation facility by their guardians for behavioral issues — did not have a criminal history in Utah. Meanwhile, the barn had been loaded with a large amount of hay when the fire was started. As a result, the remnants are still smoldering days later, and they’ll likely continue to do so for days to come. “We’ve been getting a lot of calls about this fire,” Warren said. “The fire crews were able to extinguish the fire but hay fires are kind of unique, especially when you have one that’s just full like this. They wetted it down enough where it shouldn’t ignite into flames again but you can almost never put it out.” Locals are being advised to use their best judgment when evaluating whether to report potential incidents in the area over the next week-plus, as the smoldering continues. “We want people to call, obviously. But if they understand that that’s going on, they might be able to connect the dots and realize that there’s not an emergency,” Warren said. In addition to allegedly starting the barn fire, the juveniles reportedly broke into multiple other structures located in the area — mostly outbuildings like unattached garages and barns, per Warren. Dirt bikes were stolen from one of those structures. However, the owners of the barn got the worst of it. “That was their livelihood. Those guys, they produce and sell hay,” Warren said. “(The barn) was stacked completely to the ceiling full of hay, not to mention they had their hay baling machine in there, a tractor, I believe, a truck and a skid loader.” Warren says that between the extensive damage and the lost inventory, the property owner estimates that they have suffered a loss of more than $1 million. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Utah, LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way, Ogden, UT 84404 (Davis County Sheriff's Office) Corporal Steven Lewis, 54, and Deputy Jennifer Turner, 39, were killed Monday when their motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck in South Weber. Two Davis County deputies were killed Monday when their motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck in South Weber, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. Corporal Steven Lewis, 54, and Deputy Jennifer Turner, 39, had difficulty negotiating a turn when the motorcycle they were on collided with a truck that was hauling a trailer, according to a spokesperson with the Davis County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. Monday afternoon on South Weber Drive. Both deputies died in the crash, and the Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the collision, the spokesperson said. Lewis joined the sheriff’s office in 2018 as a corrections deputy after six years of service in the Army, according to a news release. In 2019 he was honored by the the Gang Investigators Association after he located two homemade weapons on federal inmates housed at the Davis County Jail. In 2021, Lewis helped spearhead a recruitment and mentorship program within the sheriff’s office, and was promoted to the rank of corporal. Last year, Lewis led the Davis County Honor Guard, and he was assigned last month to the sheriff’s firearms team. Turner joined the sheriff’s office in May 2020, and initially served in the county’s corrections division. In 2022, she was elected to represent the corrections division as a board member for the Davis County Sheriff’s Employee Association. Turner also worked with the county’s ankle monitor program in 2022. The program serves as an “alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders” that allows them to remain in the community and maintain employment while they participate in necessary treatment. “The tragic passing of Corporal Steven Lewis and Deputy Jennifer Turner is devastating to all of us,” Sheriff Kelly V. Sparks said in the release. “Both were very impactful in their positions at the Sheriff’s Office and will be deeply missed. I know they were both excited about their future together.” Davis Behavioral Health and an in-house therapist are providing support “for the foreseeable future” for staff at the Davis County Sheriff’s Office, according to the release. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune candidates for the GOP nomination for House District 16 Incumbent Utah House District 16 Republican Rep. Trevor Lee is running against challenger Daniela Harding to continue representing Layton and South Weber-area of Davis County Lee was elected to the Legislature in 2022 Harding is the former Davis County Republican party chair The Tribune sent each candidate six questions gave them a deadline and word limit and informed candidates that their answers may be edited for clarity and length Lee responded and Harding asked not to participate in the voter guide Utah’s largest electricity provider has canceled plans to replace its coal-fired power plants with nuclear power and has walked back comments about investing in clean energy while it actively supports housing and business development also be looking for more sustainable and less fossil fuel and carbon-dependent energy sources Trevor Lee: Utah needs to continue to use clean It’s one of the reasons our energy costs are the second lowest in the country Yes or no: Is climate change negatively impacting Utah Water scarcity continues to be a challenge for the state Recent legislation has attempted to conserve water and get more to the Great Salt Lake and Colorado River Should Utah do more to subsidize homeowners to conserve water Should laws require large users to pay more for water What other steps should state government take to deal with water scarcity Lee: Utah should charge water on a usage basis Yes or no: Do you support building the Lake Powell Pipeline Utah’s current law bans nearly all abortions — except in instances of sexual crimes when there is a fatal fetal abnormality or when the mother’s life is at risk that law is currently on hold in the courts and an 18-week ban is active in Utah More or fewer: Should Utah’s trigger law have more or fewer restrictions For or against: Are you voting for or against the constitutional amendment that removes the requirement that income taxes be used for education and social services The Salt Lake Tribune’s 2024 election coverage is free thanks to the generous support of donors. 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Paul Babinsky said crews had not found anyone as of late Tuesday afternoon but the search taking place along the border of South Weber and Uintah was set to continue into the evening Authorities have not yet identified the woman but a family friend told KUTV 2News the woman had been walking her dogs Monday afternoon on her family farm at the time she ended up in the river The sheriff’s office confirmed to KUTV 2News the dogs were later found unharmed but the search for the woman was still underway roughly 24 hours later reported a woman "in distress" in the water Their search Monday evening yielded nothing but rescuers from Weber and Davis counties continued their efforts Tuesday launching boats and kayaks into the river and combing through an area surrounded by trees keep looking until we decide that we can’t search anymore or we’ve looked everywhere,” said Babinsky Crews had to be very careful in the raging river fueled by rapidly melting snow in the mountains Babinsky said it’s critical to be aware – and careful – around waterways as it gets warmer “I know there’s a lot of hiking trails around and people like to gravitate towards the water,” he said you just got to be very cautious of what you’re doing.” 10:23 AM | Updated: May 9 BY EMILY ASHMEAD Brown is our daughter’s first-grade teacher She has been incredible all year long and we have been so lucky to have her as a teacher Brown went above and beyond to help our daughter with a bullying issue All year long our daughter has had a girl in her class who will be her best friend one day and the very next is making fun of her for several different things but the main thing she gets made fun of by this girl is for her clothes Our daughter loved Unicorns and has several shirts or dresses that have unicorns on them Her lunch box also has a unicorn on it as well This girl tells her that she thinks that Unicorns are stupid and that she hates them When she wears clothing that has unicorns on it she makes fun of her clothes Yesterday as a family we decided that we were going to have a Unicorn day and everyone in our family was going to wear something with a unicorn on it Brown an email telling her about our family unicorn day She changed the backdrop on her computer that is projected on the whiteboard to a big beautiful unicorn and had it on display all day long She also sent an email to all of the other teachers in the school letting them know that she had a student being made fun of for her love of unicorns Other teachers in the school responded to help The preschool classes painted a big poster that said “Unicorns are Awesome,” and had it delivered to our daughter’s classroom One of the 4th-grade classes spent a few minutes of their morning finding Unicorn objects that could be 3D printed Once the printing was done they brought Mrs Brown a little unicorn figurine and a “Unicorn Parking Only – Violators Will Be Turned Into Rainbows” sign Brown read a book to the class called Uni the Unicorn She had Unicron stuffed animals all over her room that teachers had brought her and Uni the stuffed animal passed out stickers and other prizes to kids who she noticed being kind to others throughout the day Our daughter came home from school floating on a cloud Brown did not need to do anywhere near all of the things that she did to make our daughter feel special and loved Brown for being such an amazing teacher and changing the world with your love for children!” Teachers are the backbone of our community we want to highlight the hard work they put in to help their students.  Do you know a teacher that goes above and beyond? Nominate them today by letting us know how incredible they are and they’ll have the chance to win a huge prize totaling over $1,000!   Teacher Feature prizes are generously sponsored by the folks at Cyprus Credit Union who are dedicated to honoring Utah teachers and uplifting the incredible ways that educators go above and beyond every day See past nominations of teachers across the state, and read the official sweepstakes rules here Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here SOUTH WEBER — A man allegedly broke into a South Weber home Wednesday set fire to the house and resisted police when they moved to arrest him which was considered a total loss after the fire the Davis County Sheriff’s Office said in an arrest affidavit for Jeffry Scott Hansen Hansen allegedly used a knife to break into the home through a dog door threatening her with the knife and ordering her to handcuff herself She pulled out her phone to call 911 but he allegedly threatened her and she handed over the phone where Hansen allegedly put duct tape over her mouth and around her ankles He allegedly made sexual comments to the woman grabbed one of her breasts and threatened to further sexually abuse her The woman hit Hansen on the head with her hands and the handcuffs freed herself from the tape binding her feet and ran out of the house Hansen then allegedly used a lighter to set a fire in the house who was able to arrest him after shooting him with a stun gun Hansen allegedly told deputies he went to the house intending to burn down the home and kill a different woman with whom he had lived there until mid-2022 Hansen was ordered held without bail at the Davis County Jail in Farmington on suspicion of first-degree felony charges of aggravated arson aggravated burglary and aggravated sexual assault and misdemeanor counts of interfering with an officer and interrupting a communications device Utah (KUTV) — US-89 has been closed at South Weber Drive which is causing a lot of backup on the I-15 and we know that it’s going to cause a lot of inconvenience for people," said Mitchell Shaw spokesperson for the Utah Department of Transportation Shaw said that the closure is to provide the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District with time to install a new water pipeline southbound traffic will be rerouted onto westbound I-84 to reconnect with I-15 Officials with UDOT expect the road to reopen by 6 a.m “It will be imperative that the road is open by the time the morning commute comes on Monday morning," Shaw said He wanted to remind drivers to drive with caution and be aware of increased traffic and possible delays (KUTV) — A Davis County man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a pre-teen he met on social media as well as sexually abusing and grooming another young girl of South Weber faces 16 charges and could be in prison for the rest of his life if convicted five counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor enticing a minor and four counts of dealing in harmful material to a minor by an adult According to the Davis County Sheriff's Office the investigation into the case started on July 27 Police received a report of an adult man communicating with an 11-year-old girl on Tik Tok A probable cause statement for Stokes said he posed as a 16-year-old boy and befriended the girl in March Stokes allegedly told the girl to start using a different texting app to talk with him Police said Stokes "aggressively and persistently" asked the girl for inappropriate pictures of herself She complied and sent Stokes several pictures Stokes sent several inappropriate pictures of himself back to the girl Stokes was able to convince the girl to meet him at a Davis County park where he sexually assaulted her Police located Stokes after discovering his address and comparing photos posted on his wife's social media page with those sent to the victim chest hair patterns (from shirtless photos) and the shape of his navel were similar Officers also noticed one of the wife's pictures of Stokes showed an identical shirt that was seen in the photos sent to the victim police said he told them he had chatted with several other children over the "past few years" through various social media platforms He had received multiple nude photos from the children he communicated with during that time Stokes admitted to grooming and sexually abusing another young girl under the age of 10 Court documents said the abuse started in 2018 Prosecutors have requested that Stokes be held in jail without the opportunity to post bail (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) South Weber Councilwoman-elect Hayley Alberts at her home in South Weber on Thursday When Hayley Alberts decided to run for the South Weber City Council this summer And she knew that because she’d missed the candidate filing deadline those who wanted to vote for her would have to go through the extra step of writing her name on their ballot in lieu of simply filling in a bubble for one of her opponents let me just go for it; I’ll see what happens,” she said And her risk paid off. During last month’s election, she won nearly 1,100 votes and topped the balloting in a five-candidate race for three at-large City Council seats — an almost unheard-of feat for any write-in candidate Neither Davis County nor the state elections office tracks the success of political hopefuls whose names didn’t appear on the ballot so it’s unclear how many have beaten the odds through the years But Davis County Chief Deputy Clerk Brian McKenzie said it’s conventional wisdom that write-in candidates face much higher hurdles than traditional ones “they do have to campaign in a much different way and make sure they get that name recognition out there and encourage people in some way shape or form to actually write in their name.” Two other candidates ran as write-ins in November’s elections in Davis County But both Sunset City Council contender Ryan Furniss and Syracuse City Council hopeful Mike Spencer finished dead last among their opponents Alberts credits her win in South Weber to heightened community awareness around political issues and her strong social media presence The candidate was prompted to run for city government as a result of a 100% property tax increase and a controversial mixed-use development project that raised alarm bells in the city of fewer than 10,000 residents that Alberts describes as a “small bedroom community.” “We just had this environment where people were wanting to know what was happening in the city,” she said we’re seeing this massive overdevelopment going around in the cities surrounding us and we had a few things that went through that we didn’t want that it was too late to stop People were just desperate for information.” When she takes office next month, the new councilwoman wants to take a fresh look at zoning ordinances to ensure the city attracts the “right kind of development” in the “right places” and to fight high-density development that doesn’t fit that bill in an effort to preserve South Weber’s small-town feel. She also wants to see more transparency from the city across multiple platforms — including Facebook, email lists, newsletters and YouTube — for busy people who are interested in understanding what their elected leaders are doing but may not have the time or resources to make it to a meeting. “I’m a mom of four young kids and I home-school, so getting the time to be able to go to all the meetings and stuff was just really hard” before she began dedicating much of her free time to that cause, she said. South Weber resident Joylyn Slager Judkins, 34, was in a similar boat. She’d voted in city elections in the past but with five kids hadn’t been able to be as involved until recently, when “a lot of controversial things" — including the mixed-use development that prompted Alberts entry into the race — came to public awareness. After doing some careful research, Judkins said she decided to write in Alberts’ name on her ballot in part because of the candidate’s efforts to involve the public and push for transparency, and because she liked her work ethic. “The person who really does their research and doesn’t just do as they’re told from somebody else is my candidate — the one who’s going to make sure things are done properly," Judkins said. "And that’s the No. 1 reason I felt like she had my vote.” Part of what drove Alberts to research and ultimately run was the influence of her mother, Kim Dixon, who became involved in politics after the farmland behind her house in West Haven was slated for development. “Initially she was hoping to find somebody to run for council and to better represent the citizens and the neighbors and then eventually decided, ‘Well, I guess it should just be me,’” Alberts said. "So kind of in the same light I realized, hey, we need to make sure people know about this general plan, we need to make sure we’re getting candidates that understand this and represent us and thought, well, ‘Why not it just be me?’” Though Dixon, who won her seat as a first-time candidate last month, was part of her daughter’s inspiration for running, she says she initially discouraged Alberts from entering the race. “I said, ‘Oh, Hayley, you don’t want to run as a write-in," Dixon recalled, laughing. "'Are you sure you want to do this? It’s time-consuming.’ I see how much time she spends on it and she is really good at what she does. She is a dedicated researcher and she finds answers, so I think it’s amazing.” And while neither saw herself as the type to run for political office before jumping in, both Dixon and Alberts urge other interested candidates to run for office — even if the odds seem stacked against them. passed away while working in his shop when he was called home to join his wife He was number seven of ten boys born to Jens George Jorgenson and Mary Orr Metheny in New Main Township Lyle's earliest memories include spending his first-grade school year away from the farm living behind the town store in a one-room addition with three older brothers for sending money home to his parents to help provide food and a few necessities.  He trapped animals and sold hides and furs to Sears Roebuck for extra money He also collected beer bottles for 5 cents.  He farmed with his family before he left for the service Lyle joined the Air Force after graduating from high school stating: “that this was a sure guarantee he would know where his next meal would be coming from” Lyle was given the nickname Swede by his Air Force buddies this name stuck with him throughout his life.  He met her while he was stationed at Hill Air Force Base A quick trip to the Franklin County Courthouse in Idaho They were later sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple.  worked at Hill Air Force Base for over 30 years as manager of the Auto Hobby Shop and the government cabins in the Uintah Mountains.  Lyle started his own business repairing tractors where you could find him in his blue shirt and blue pants He could fix any farm tractor brought to him and about any vehicle  Lyle often made farm calls fixing his friend’s tractors He met many friends doing inspections and emissions on vehicles but it didn’t stop him from working in his shop Lyle enjoyed breakfast every Saturday morning at O-dark thirty with his tractor buddies and his monthly luncheon with the good old boys from South Weber.  He spent many years caring for Afton during her final years and always said he hoped he would have a quick getaway from this world Lyle loved supporting and watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their endeavors and accomplishments.  enjoying parades and restoration of tractors; he enjoyed throwing candy and showing off his restored tractors patented a tow bar for jeeps through the Air Force visiting tractor shows and swap meets; his last trip was in 2017 when he visited his high school reunion with old friends Wyatt (McKayli) Mitchell and Dustin (Brookell Kimose ) Mitchell; great-grandchildren and Skye Midzinski; Tage and Coleson Mitchell; and Harper Mitchell; and his brothers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary 3408 Washington Blvd. A private graveside service for immediate family will be held at a later date please donate to your favorite charity.  SOUTH WEBER — A man who burned down a house in South Weber on Wednesday wanted to kill his former partner and himself but the woman wasn't home and he sexually assaulted a different woman before lighting the fire was taken into custody Wednesday night in a domestic violence incident A police booking affidavit said Hansen arrived at a residence near 1400 E and used a knife to break in through a dog door The house belongs to a woman identified as Victim 1 in the affidavit Police said Hansen and the woman had previously lived together for multiple years The affidavit said Hansen was evicted from the residence by the woman in the summer of 2022 she changed the locks of the home and stopped all communication with Hansen When Hansen entered the residence he encountered a different woman identified as Victim 2 by police; the first woman was not at home The second woman tried to call for help on her phone but Hansen threatened her with a knife and demanded she hand over her phone and handcuff herself the second woman gave Hansen her phone and handcuffed herself Hansen directed her to lay down on a bed then put duct tape on her mouth and around her ankles The affidavit said Hansen commented on the woman's breasts grabbed one of her nipples "and later threatened to sexually assault her further." Police said the woman managed to escape the handcuffs and struck Hansen over the head with her hands and the handcuffs attached to one of her wrists She broke free of the duct tape and ran out of the house where she made contact with people nearby who called 911 Hansen then used a lighter and lit the first woman's clothes on fire inside the house Hansen was leaving the house as a Davis County deputy arrived on scene The deputy tried to give commands to Hansen who was sitting on the steps to the house holding a knife The deputy used a Taser to get Hansen into custody and at that point the home was "completely engulfed in smoke and fire." Police said multiple fire departments helped control the blaze and extinguish it Police said Hansen admitted to going to the home with the intent to burn it down and murder the woman who he had lived with He also had planned to kill himself by staying in the home while it burned Hansen also told police he wanted to use a gun to kill his former partner but did not have a gun because he is a convict Hansen "said he knew Victim 1 wasn't there but wished she had been," the affidavit said Hansen was booked into Davis County Jail on investigation of aggravated arson interruption/interference of a communications device Help for people in abusive relationships can be found by contacting: