VOL. 128 NO. 39 DAVISCLIPPER.COM FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 Healthcare Heroes STORY ON PAGE 7 ROGER V. TUTTLE 2 FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 NEWS THE DAVIS CLIPPER Concert or not? Kaysville questions remain by Tom HARALDSEN Bob Stevenson, management consul- “The space at the park is very for too long. It’s time to stop hiding [email protected] tant Blake Moore, and former Utah large,” Witt said. “There should be under the bed.” Department of Agriculture and Food ample space to social distance. Pending whatever action KAYSVILLE — If Kaysville Mayor commissioner Kerry Gibson, have all Families can put out lawn chairs and Kaysville’s council may have taken Katie Witt has her way; country denounced the decision. blankets, and this should work like a on Thursday, the concert remains music superstar Collin Raye will be Witt said she was approached charm. I think we have gone too far scheduled for May 30 from 6-10 p.m. performing a free concert in Barnes about the concert by Utah Business Park on Saturday, May 30. It would Revival, an organization that held be amongst the first, if not the first, a Utah Business Revival Market in live concert held anywhere in the Vineyard (Utah County) earlier this country since the COVID-19 pan- spring where small businesses set demic shut down the entertainment up an open-air market to showcase industry in mid-March. local goods and services. The leader The question now is – will of that group, Eric Moutsos, said UBR the concert actually happen? City is hoping to conduct the same type council members were scheduled to of open-air market in Kaysville as discuss the issue at Thursday night’s part of the concert experience. meeting (after our press deadline). “It’s a great sign to see so many The council could have chosen to local mayors stepping up,” he said, pass a resolution labeling the concert praising Witt’s decision. an unsanctioned event proceeding On KSL Newsradio’s Dave and without the city’s official permission. Dujanovich program on Monday, COUNTRY MUSIC STAR COLLIN RAYE is slated to perform in Kaysville on May 30 at a free concert in Barnes Park. FILE PHOTO Comments made by several of Witt said, “this is all about our those members to the media and in Constitutional rights and to help social media earlier this week indi- the economy. I’m not the one who cated Witt does not have their support planned this, but was asked if we for allowing the concert to take place. could have an event in our park. In a Facebook post, coun- I swore an oath to uphold the cilwoman Michelle Barber said Constitution, and I can’t tell people councilmembers are “not supporting they can’t come.” or endorsing this event and are The mayor said she did reach considering all options to prevent out to the Davis County Health it from happening within our Department about the proposal, jurisdiction.” Others have expressed but was told she’d have to contact similar opinions, and Utah Sen. Todd Gov. Gary Herbert’s office, which she Weiler (R-Woods Cross) called on said she did. Herbert later stated Monday for Witt to resign over the decisions on public events needed to decision. Alliance for Better Utah, a be made on a local (county) level, so left-leaning watchdog group, labeled the ball was tossed back to DCHD. her action as political grandstanding, The health department has fielded as she is in a four-way race for the a number of calls from residents Republican nomination in the 1st expressing concern and even anger Congressional District. Her oppo- over the issue. Witt said the event nents, Davis County Commissioner can be held safely at Barnes Park. THE DAVIS CLIPPER NEWS FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 3 Missionary killed in auto/bicycle accident by Becky GINOS School in 2019 and loved all types of outdoor B [email protected] recreation. “He was very involved as a student,” said Anderson. “He was a great friend and very BOUNTIFUL — Family and friends of Elder involved in Young Men activities.” McKay Bergeson are turning to their faith to Anderson said Bergeson had a great sustain them as they mourn the passing of the understanding of his Heavenly Father’s Plan of young missionary who was killed while serving Salvation. “He was certain of those things as a for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day missionary and he taught those truths to others. Saints in the Tennessee Knoxville Mission. I’m grateful he knew the plan and where he is “It’s so hard,” said Bountiful South Stake now.” President Troy Anderson, a spokesman for the Bergeson is survived by his parents Jamin and family. “None of us can truly feel what it’s like to Karen and his sisters, Aspen, Liberty, Brighton and lose a missionary. We love them deeply.” brother River. His younger brother Lincoln pre- Bergeson, 19, was killed May 16 when he was ceded him in death. (see full obituary on page 19). hit by a vehicle while on his bicycle in LaFayette, “We express our sympathy and heartfelt Georgia. His companion was not injured. He had condolences to his family and loved ones as been serving since December 2019. they mourn his passing and remember his life,” “McKay was a wonderful young man,” said Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff said in a Anderson. “He had a larger than life personality. statement. “We pray they will feel the love of our He was thriving as a missionary. He was just on Heavenly Father at this difficult time.” fire. He had a great love for the mission and the COUrtESY PHOTO “I believe their faith is the only thing sus- ELDER McKAY BERGESON people. He’d only been there a few short months taining them,” said Anderson. “They appreciate but he was completely in his element. He loved enjoyed. He was also a bright young man, with the prayers, love and support of friends and the serving and he loved his companion.” a sharp mind. I noticed he was mindful about community. He was a wonderful young man and Anderson said Bergeson loved fishing with accomplishing what he set out to do.” a bright light. He will be sorely missed. We look his dad. “That was one of the things he really Bergeson graduated from Bountiful High forward to the day we’ll see him again.” Residents of mobile home park devastated after being told to leave by Becky GINOS said Casey Nielsen. “I have $10,000 Hanson. “As a staff we are bound to by $1.8 million. There are a lot of B [email protected] invested in my home. I had no inten- follow the codes and ordinances. We programs out there like Davis County tion of moving. My home was built in feel for the residents and do care. I’ve grants, CBD funds and federal funds to CENTERVILLE — For residents 1973 so it can’t be removed from the been through a number of these and help with these types of things.” of Centerville Mobile Home Estates a park. I live here because it’s what I it’s hard. We’re trying to find a solution In the meantime, residents don’t notice that they would have to move can afford. I’m not only concerned for if this moves forward. It’s not a done know what they’re going to do. “I to make way for a new development myself but my elderly neighbors who deal – a lot of things can happen.” haven’t even been here a year,” said came as shock. Many of those can’t afford to move.” From a purely administrative Jennifer Pace. “I’ve depleted my savings. homeowners lined up to speak during Lindsay Duncan moved to the park standpoint the city is required to I don’t have two incomes. We renovated a virtual public hearing during the eight years ago. “This was someplace approve applications quickly and everything and got a notice that we’d be Centerville City Planning Commission’s I could afford and I’ve spent $10,000 hold a hearing as quickly as possible, here for many years to come. Imagine meeting last week. telling my kids we have to move?” “I’ve lived in the mobile home “I don’t understand why this park for 29 years,” said Debbie company and Centerville City can Cabezas. “We were already spinning just throw these people out,” said with COVID-19. Now we’re spinning another resident. “It’s not fair – we’re so fast we’re about to fall off. I’ve not trailer trash.” invested so much in my home.” After the public hearing the Developer C.W. Urban is under commission opted to table the issue to contract to purchase the land and the next meeting on May 27. has plans to build an upscale multi- “We did hear your voice tonight,” family community called “The Hive.” M ANY OF THE RESIDENTS said Carter. “We’re going to figure at the mobile home park Representatives from the company cannot afford to move. out some solutions for all. Based on came before the commission seeking a the feedback tonight we’re going to Conditional Use Permit. BECKY GINOS take some action. You’ll be hearing “We are sensitive to the plight of making it my home. Our dog can go he said. “But we’re being mindful and from someone from our company or the homeowners,” said Darlene Carter out and play and my son is a senior at cautious of the impact on people.