April Hale

CENTERVILLE — If you’ve got a problem, these young inventors have the solution.

KAYSVILLE — Hundreds of people surrounded a horse’s field Friday night in hopes that when nature called the horse would aim in their direction.

The “Poop-a-Palooza” fundraiser was held in the field between Centennial Junior High School and the adjoining Snow Horse Elementary in an effort to raise funds to install sidewalks leading to the schools. Organizers created a carnival-like atmosphere with food, games, and music.

Supporters were sold “dump cards” for $5 apiece. These cards were placed on the ground randomly throughout the field where the horse roams.

WEST POINT -- Students at West Point Elementary School got to experience science firsthand Thursday in the National Science Center's 18-wheel Mobile Discovery Center.

LAYTON -- The desires, dreams, successes and failures of historical individuals have inspired students at King Elementary to create their own legacy.

The sixth-grade students wrote their own musical play, "The History Connection," composed of short biographies of significant people in history.

As they performed Monday for their parents and peers, they connected the lives of historical individuals to their own. They conveyed a message that everyone can make a difference now, just as people in history made a difference during their time.

KAYSVILLE — Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby visited Davis High School on Saturday to present the school’s marching band with an official invitation to perform in the 2013 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Bixby presented band members with the official flag of the Tournament of Roses Parade and praised their efforts in becoming such an accomplished marching band.

KAYSVILLE — Hapari Swimwear is hoping to bring a little of the tropics to Davis County.

The American Fork-based company opened its newest retail store at 275 W. 200 North on March 30.

The store specializes in swimsuits, bikinis, and long tankinis for all women’s body types in colorful prints, patterns, and solids.

They also carry men’s swimwear.

“Our company has always had a strong clientele in northern Utah and southern Idaho, and so it made sense to offer a centrally located store in Kaysville to meet the demand,” said Jill Carson, co-owner.

FRUIT HEIGHTS -- Diversity, education, and land-use disputes are issues Bonnie Petersen Flint and Vic Scott consider important to Davis County voters.