‘Onward and Upward’ at Handcart Days parade
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
BOUNTIFUL—From its humble beginnings in 1950 to one of the largest parades in the state, Handcart Days has become a well-loved tradition in Bountiful and surrounding cities. Less than 2,500 people came out to that first parade and now there are 10s of thousands that line Main Street to watch floats, horses, antique cars and more go by.
This year’s parade starts at 9 a.m. on July 20. The theme is “Onward and Upward.” The parade begins at 1500 South and goes to 400 North where it turns and continues to 100 West.
“There are 13 (LDS) stakes involved and more than 200 volunteers,” said Jill Frasier, parade chair. “The Jeep Posse and 65 ham radio operators are in addition to our volunteers. The radio operators will be communicating all through the parade telling us to speed up if there’s a lag or slow down.”
It’s become a tradition for some, she said. “I’ve had people call in January wanting to know when it is because they’re planning their family vacation around it so they can be here. It’s a community event that brings people together.”
Handcart Days is a remembrance of the struggles and hardships the handcart pioneers faced as they trekked to Utah. It originated in Bountiful but has become a south Davis event.
“We don’t want it to just be Bountiful, we want it to be all of south Davis,” said Frazier. “From beginning to end it's about one and a half hours. We have over 90 entries but we’re still firming that up.”
Sandy Inman is the Grand Marshal, Frazier said. Inman has been the
By Becky Ginos
LAYTON—Micah K. Hirokawa has always loved music. It’s been a passion for him since early childhood. Now Hirokawa will have the opportunity to bring that passion to his new position as Davis Arts Council (DAC) Executive Director. His appointment is a significant milestone because he is only the fourth person to serve as the executive director in DAC’s 45-year-history.
“I’m deeply honored and thrilled to serve as the new executive director of the Davis Arts Council, inspired by the dedication and passion of those committed to making a meaningful difference in our community,” said Hirokawa. “As we celebrate our 45th anniversary, I am committed to a long-term vision for our success, aiming to one day celebrate our centennial year. Our journey is fueled by community engagement, diversity, educational outreach, and innovative programming.”
driving force behind the Bountiful History Museum. “We thought she’s really contributed to the community.”
There are eight horse entries, she said. “That’s more than we’ve ever had. There are six bands including everybody’s favorite the Wasatch District Pipe Band.”
Hardware Ranch is bringing their Clydesdales, said Frazier. “The Utah National Guard is coming and the parade ends with the Major Brent Taylor Foundation’s big flag that will be carried by the youth councils from Woods Cross, West Bountiful and Bountiful.”
Big floats like KSL, Chick-Fil-A and Young Automotive are coming,
Hirokawa is the oldest of seven kids and grew up in Hawaii. “My dad was a famous musician,” he said. “He passed that music to me and my four brothers. We would play Hawaiian music in our home and we started a family band.”
Music was a really big deal, he said.
“I was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, music had a way of organizing my reading.”
Hirokawa was a Grammy Music Educator Award finalist in 2014 and recipient of the Grammy Rock Your School Award in 2016. “I won the award and they announced it on April 1,” he said.
“I thought it was the biggest joke. They said, ‘no, no, it’s real.’ It was pretty special. I realized what I was doing was important. It solidified my life’s work.”
He was in education for 24 years and prior to being a principal he was a music teacher. “I focused on theater, band and music,” said Hirokawa. “I directed 25 musical productions. I liked developing students in that way. Some have gotten into Juilliard or Berklee School of Mu-
sic.”
Hirokawa made it a point to spend time with his students. “I would eat with the students every day,” he said. “That’s how you build relationships. Parents would say, ‘you know more details about my kid than I do.’ They talk freely at lunch, while they’re drawing or working on a ceramic pot, this is a fantastic window to check the temperature of children.”
Looking to the future, Hirokawa has five main goals:
• Enhancing community engagement: We will work tirelessly to increase community involvement in our arts initiatives, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion: Our programs will reflect the rich diversity of our community, celebrating all voices and perspectives.
• Expanding educational outreach: We will increase our efforts to bring
MICAH K. HIROKAWA is only the fourth person to serve as executive director in Davis Arts Council’s (DAC) 45-year-history.
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YOUTH COUNCIL members hold a huge flag at the end of last year’s Handcart Days parade.
A LITTLE PARADE GOER picks up candy along the route.
File photos by Roger V. Tuttle
BLAST FROM THE PAST NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
Injured hiker hoisted by helicopter to trailhead
South Davis Metro Fire and Davis County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue had to aid an injured hiker in the Duel Creek Canyon Sunday night. Due to the location of the patient and the injury, the patient was hoisted by a helicopter to an ambulance at the trailhead.
Uptick in purse snatching at Station Park
The Farmington Police are warning the public to be vigilant while shopping after they’ve seen an uptick in purse snatching at Station Park. Women are using a distraction tactic in order to steal the victim’s wallet. Police said these criminal groups work together and in coordination so be alert. The Farmington Police are asking the public to call immediately if they see any suspicious behavior.
Brush fire started by fireworks being thrown from car
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Davis’ distinguished son returns home
Dr. Horace Secrist, one of Davis’ distinguished sons, head of the department of economics at Northwestern University, will return to Farmington, the home of his childhood, Sunday. A homecoming program has been arranged by the Farmington University Club, Sunday, at 8:30 p.m. in the Farmington amusement hall, to which the public is invited. Dr. Secrist will speak on “A Philosophy of Life.” Concert numbers will complete the program.
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John D. is 95
On July 8, John D. Rockefeller reached the age of 95 and seems reasonably certain to attain the century mark. This remarkable man, once generally hated and feared as the head of the greatest Standard Oil monopoly has lived to be honored as one of the world’s outstanding philanthropists.
The aged capitalist still plays golf and takes a lively interest in current affairs. A recent project financed from his great fortune is Radio City in New York, one of the most imposing groups of buildings in the world.
River country out of Price, Utah, the past weekend.
The jeepers and jeepeses departed from Bountiful promptly at 5 p.m. Friday evening and motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reynolds, of Provo, parents of Vee Reynolds, and former residents of Bountiful. Mrs. Reynolds had the most wonderful chicken dinner all prepared and the entourage was treated to it.
1964 County buys copy machine
The purchase of a new photostat machine, a “Copease Cavalier,” has been purchased by the county recorder’s office. The county commissioners approved the purchase of the $425 machine this week.
In other business, the commissioners approved the hiring of Mrs. Gay Snow as a full-time secretary in the county extension office. Mrs. Snow has served for a number of years as a parttime secretary in that office.
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Last call made for 24th entries
aerial fireworks cause
Kaysville and Layton City Fire
Departments responded to a brush fire last week in the hollow north of 720 East Westbrook Circle in Kaysville. When crews arrived they found a fire burning in scrub oak and dry grass.
Firefighters were able to successfully contain the fire to an 80 ft x 200 ft area, preventing further spread. The fire was caused by juveniles playing with aerial fireworks in the hollow. The juveniles and their parents are cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation of the fire, the Kaysville Fire Department Facebook said.
A brush fire broke out near 1300 S. Angel St. in Kaysville over the weekend after juveniles started throwing fireworks from a car into a dry field. Just before midnight, Kaysville Fire crews responded to the fire after multiple callers called dispatch reporting seeing the fireworks coming from the car.
The suspects left before fire or police crews arrived. Crews were able to control the fire before it threatened any structures. While crews worked on the first fire, additional 911 callers reported similar circumstances near Bonneville Ln. and Tessa Creek Way. Fireworks were again being shot or thrown into dry grass near homes from moving vehicles, according to the Kaysville Fire Department Facebook page. Additional crews from KFD and Layton City Fire were dispatched. The second incident did not result in a fire.
The suspects, who were juveniles, were located and detained by the Kaysville Police and other agencies.
she said. “There’s a new rule this year that unless they’re a sponsor they can’t have a banner. We want to increase the caliber, we don't want it to be an ad parade. They don’t have to be Modern Display floats but they have to show some effort.”
There will be some professional floats that aren’t from a business, said Frazier. “We gave money to the Val Verda stake to build a float and also to Kings Cross Church in Farmington. We want to be inclusive of the whole community.”
Entries are staged along the parade route, she said. “We look at the entries and try to get a variety. We want to be accommodating. If someone is blowing bubbles we don’t want those in the mayor’s face. Cross E is bringing goats and other animals so we want to make sure on where we put them.”
Volunteers follow the horses and pick up poop, Frazier said. “Forty-eight families are covering different sections to pick up garbage.”
Spectators can’t set up their chairs until 6 p.m. Friday night, she said. “If they do it before the police
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Days celebration set for August 16
Date of Davis County Days celebration has been set for August 16 and 17, announced DeLore Nichols, vice chairman of the county fair board.
Contrary to the usual custom, there will be no morning program on either day, but afternoon and evening hours are to be filled with high entertainment.
Of particular interest will be a horse show on one of the days, fine recreation programs and horse-pulling contests.
1954 Green River area explored by local jeep posse
Under the direction of trip Chairman LaMoyne E. Anderson, 17 members of the Bountiful Jeep Posse, their wives and friends, made an eventful exploratory trip throughout the Green
will pick them up and those can be picked up at the police station.”
The police help set up the barricades and take them down after the parade, said Frazier. “They also use a drone that flies over the parade route to make sure it’s safe to start the parade. The streets department provides garbage bags and does street cleanup.”
Another change is there won’t be an announcer, she said. “After COVID they stopped doing that. It was expensive and took a lot of time to set everything up. A list and order of the parade entries will be available July 15 on handcartdays.org.
In addition to the parade, events will be held Friday night and after the parade on Saturday at Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West. Friday activities are from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. with a Peter Breinholt concert from 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday activities start at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. A fireworks show begins at 10 p.m. at Mueller Park Junior High, 955 E. 1800 South.
Frazier said she’s spent 20 hours a week on the parade and now it’s gone up to 30. “I’ve been making
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All commercial enterprises, civic clubs, and churches who wish to enter a float in the Bountiful Handcart Days Parade should contact Claude H. Anderson to obtain entry blank and necessary information about the parade. The parade will be on July 23, beginning at 7 p.m. (All entries should be in place no later than 6:30 p.m.) After entry forms are received the parade lineup will be made and numbers given with place to report with float. There is no fee. Suggested theme is “Frontiers Unlimited.”
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Handcart Days activities set to run from July 17 to 24
BOUNTIFUL—Handcart Days 1984 will be staged in Bountiful beginning July 17 and extending through July 24. The musical stage production of “Beautiful Bountiful Homes” will be presented three nights, July 19, 20 and 21 at the LDS Regional Center (Formerly Valley Music Hall). Curtain time is 8 p.m. nightly and admission is free.
News stories from yesteryear in Davis County
Compiled by Braden Nelsen
phone calls and working with different people. I had no idea it took this amount of effort.” l
YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE’S FLOAT features a Model T for their 100 year anniversary.
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Special needs girl’s dream comes true as she rides in parade as Cinderella
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
BOUNTIFUL—Every little girl dreams of being Cinderella, dressed in a beautiful gown riding in her carriage with Prince Charming. For Katie Loynd, a 30-year-old with Down syndrome, that dream is coming true at the Bountiful Handcart Days parade July 20. Thanks to Lara Wasserlein of Crown Up Productions, Katie will ride in a horse drawn carriage owned by Lamar Taylor, surrounded by coachmen, the King, Grand Duke, Stepmother, Fairy Godmother and even the mouse, all costumed by Wasserlein.
“Every character will be with her in the parade,” said Wasserlein. “Her nieces will be dressed up as princesses and hand out candy.”
It was going to be a Make-a-Wish dream come true for Katie, Wasserlein said. “I was friends with her mom who was a single mom with nine kids. A few weeks ago her mother died. It was hard, Katie had to be shuffled between siblings.”
Wasserlein decided to move ahead with the plan and created costumes for all of the characters. “I had the idea of the princess parade. I became the Fairy Godmother because that was the part Katie’s mother had been going to play. It’s going to be pretty magical.”
This isn’t the first time Wasserlein has been involved with charity work, she was a professional cosplayer dressed as Wonder Woman and visited hospitals and shelters in Las Vegas. “Since I was 4 I knew I wanted to be Wonder Woman when I grew up. My stage name was Viva,” she said. “I was quite famous. I modeled for studios and had a costume business. I did a ton of charity work making crafts in shelters and going to baseball games for
the special needs group called Heartfelt Heroes.”
Her costume business was selling in 14 different countries, said Wasserlein. “That’s how I met Katie’s mom. She was sewing for the costume company.”
In 2018 Wasserlein went through a divorce and left Las Vegas and came back to Bountiful to be near family. “I was established in Las Vegas but here I had to start rebuilding my costume business and charity work,” she said. “I’m doing tea parties and motivational speaking to let little girls meet the Fairy Godmother. I give them a mirror to touch and look at themselves so they can see their full potential. It’s really fun.”
Crown Up just held a fundraiser to raise money to cover some of the expenses for Katie’s Make-A-Wish. “It
covers some travel expenses and some of the costuming. This is our first fundraiser. So far I’ve just funded it myself. I would save a portion of my paycheck when I was a single mom.”
It’s a full-time job but Wasserlein said she loves creating happy events. “It lets people use their imagination to be anybody they want to be. Sometimes I wonder, ‘does the Fairy Godmother ever sleep?’”
Wonder Woman was just one person, but this parade for Katie involves more of the community, she said. “In -
stead of just me on the float it gives others a chance to shine. It allows them to be a kid for the day. It’s a chance to put real life aside for those who never lost their fun kid imagination of being a character.”
Wasserlein said the best part of being involved in charity work is trying to make a difference in the world. “I want to inspire the next generation and make others happy. This might make my dreams come true too.” l
Right at Home provides caregiving so that people can stay in their homes
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
BOUNTIFUL—When Frank Barton’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s he left his job as a market manager to take care of her. This experience led him to open Right at Home, a service that provides caregiving so that people can stay in their homes. Barton has three locations in Salt Lake County and has expanded into Davis County.
“My mom had just been taken off of a research trial,” said Barton. “She declined so much. I was trying to care for her and also support my dad. It was literally at the same time as I left my job.”
Barton said he’d thought about owning his own business. “This resonated with me, especially on a personal basis. It still remains personal to me. When I talk to families I hear about all of the challenges they’re going through. My mom passed away in 2014 but I think of her and try to honor her in the care we provide.”
Ultimately it’s people who matter, he said of his staff. “We look for the caring side. You can train how to change a bed with someone in it but you can’t train their heart – they have to bring that to the job.”
Caregivers are given a lot of support, said Barton. “We have mental health services, paycheck assistance and training for a situation that is unique. About half of our clients have dementia so they require different care. We go out with them (caregivers) and work with them so they feel comfortable and get the support they
need for the client’s situation.”
With veterans so many families are challenged by the cost of caregiving, especially in the home, Barton said. “The VA provides for a home health aide who can do chores, based on services, cook, do laundry, keep the house clean and give a respite to their caregivers.”
It feels good to help someone who has served, he said. “We’re moving into the Gulf War veterans now. Davis County has more veterans than maybe Salt Lake County. We’ve been doing veteran work for the last year.”
Utah is blessed with larger families who often have more support, said Barton. “But the family gets stressed as time goes on. Care may only last a week to two weeks or it could be 24/7. Then if the caregiver is in his 60s and needs a knee replacement they can’t take care of themselves.”
The older the loved one gets the more daily help they need, he said. “Unfortunately, dementia is a progressive disease. It’s not only the body that declines but the mind too. A little bit of care like ours can prevent them from needing to go to assisted living.”
It could be one day a week to start but may turn into daily care, Barton said. “We adjust it to their needs and as the family’s needs change.”
Right at Home offers free in-home consultations, he said. “We want them to understand our services earlier and not wait until there is a crisis.”
For more information contact them at 801-758-0630 or visit rightathome. net. l
Centerville and County swap land between library site and Porter-Walton Park
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
CENTERVILLE—Davis County and Centerville City have been working on a plan the last few years to swap the land the Centerville Library sits on that is owned by the city with a portion of Porter-Walton Park that the county owns. The two entities have come to an agreement and are moving forward with the plan.
“The Mayor (Clark Wilkinson) brought it up that the city owned the library property,” said Davis County Auditor Curtis Koch.
Centerville owns all of the park except a parcel that belongs to the county, he said. “The land is similar in size. The county and the city executed a property flip, flop.”
The parcel the county has now is 1.59 acres, said Koch. “The land that the library sits on is 1.54 acres. It just made a lot of sense.”
“We realized we had the opportunity to swap land,” said Centerville City Manager Brant Hanson. “This means we can own our own assets.”
Hanson said he doesn’t know the historical context of the original agreement. “I don’t know what the intent was but it doesn't make sense. It’s easy for us to do a swap but we also want to be transparent.”
The agreement is mutual, he said. “There’s no need for an appraisal because they’re similar in size.”
It’s a benefit to a city to have a library, said Koch. “When we do have the opportunity to put one in a city it’s not uncommon to have those agreements in place.”
Fifty years from now when a library needs to be built the county needs to have property for the future, he said. “The city needs property for parks in the future too.”
The county has been great to work with, Hanson said. “They’re doing a great job. This will allow us to have more events to get people out and more engaged.” l
KATIE LOYND, a 30-year-old with Down syndrome will ride in a horse drawn carriage as Cinderella in the Bountiful Handcart Days parade.
LARA WASSERLEIN of Crown Up Productions as Wonder Woman in Las Vegas. Wasserlein visited kids in hospitals and shelters posing as Wonder Woman. Photos courtesy of Wasserlein
RIGHT AT HOME caregivers help clients with household chores, personal hygiene or just spend time with them.
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THE LAND THE Centerville Library sits on is owned by the city. An agreement between the county and the city will give the property the library sits on in exchange for property the county owns in Porter-Walton Park.
Photo by Becky Ginos
OPINION
The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.
We choose to be happy or not
The problems we encounter in life and the pain that results from them often enable us to discover a variety of unique, personal characteristics, the accumulation of which helps us to define both ourselves and the world around us. And because this is a dynamic process in which everything is always in transition, it seems clear that we become either the creator of our perception, or the victim of it.
I’ve come to believe that most of us will behave maturely, logically, and rationally, but not until we have exhausted every other possible alternative. In this process, we learn to be happy, we choose to be happy, or not. Very simply, being happy and healthy means recognizing that ultimately, we’re in charge of our lives, we’re responsible for the choices we make. Being unhealthy means that we have no choices. And when we practice being unhealthy, we usually find ourselves running from, and being confronted by, the very things we were trying to avoid. Unfortunately, sometimes we become so unhealthy that we become disconnected from self, from our feelings and strengths. And even worse, we become disconnected from others, from their love and support; disconnected from God, from the ultimate source of healing and strength. When we’re disconnected, we have only our own resources to draw from. And when our well goes dry, which it invariably will, it can be terrifying.
Ironically, in spite of these problems, we become highly resistant to making changes, even when it is clear that the course we’re on is filled with pain and confusion. And as we continue to practice what it takes to stay on this self-de-
“In lieu of flowers, subscribe to a newspaper.
“Or a news service.
“Or make a donation to either of the above.”
That’s what I’m thinking of asking my family to put at the end of my obituary.
Not that I’m planning to need an obituary any time soon, but it has occurred to me that my children, who could be writing it, might not know everything I want mentioned, including how I’d want to direct any gifts someone might consider making in my memory.
For a big chunk of my life, I’ve been involved in projects that don’t bring in a lot of money.
An art gallery. A newspaper. Raising children.
Each are passion projects for those involved, and each makes the world a better place, but each sometimes needs financial help from outside the system.
Parenting goes without explaining. I am tremendously grateful to my husband for the long hours and hard work he put in that made it possible for me to dedicate so many years to my part of that endeavor.
Art and journalism were next.
feating course, we become imprisoned by our fears and paralyzed by the belief that the cell door which imprisons us is controlled by someone else and that it can never be reopened. In reality, the door was never locked. Life should be filled with experiences, not indecision, hesitation, or excuses. But when emotional paralysis settles in with a stranglehold that distorts perception, there is no opportunity for the inspiration and emancipation that comes from the conditions of mortality. Our strengths and weaknesses are developed by the manner in which we face these conditions. In essence, they make us different, and different is good, because we must be different from the world in order to make a difference in the world. These are the experiences that help to define who we are. These are the experiences that remind us that we are more than we have become. So, what are we supposed to do? Maybe the best option is to break our lives down into some simple steps, and then take one step at a time.
JOHN WATERBURY
Step one: Identify the negative forces in life.
It would appear that there is a wide variety of forces that almost seem as if they have a life and mind of their own, and they affect us in unique ways. Some of the more common forces include: shame, confusion, frustration, pain, fear, embarrassment, sadness, worry, jealousy, depression, and disappointment. Any one of these forces, if not understood and managed, is capable of making life
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miserable and out of balance for everyone.
Step two: Redefine our perception:
This process begins when we understand that life is simply a series of classes that are designed to teach certain lessons, clarify certain principles, and encourage the development of insight and depth. Each of the forces mentioned above is a class; Anxiety 101, Confusion 101, Disappointment 101, 102, 103, etc. There will be homework assignments, mid-terms, and final exams, and it’s already too late to drop any of the classes. We have to complete them. This realization can be overwhelming if we consider the depth and breadth of our responsibilities.
Step three: Take charge of the process.
Decide to manage life rather than be controlled by it. Reduce it to the simplest terms and ask a couple of questions: What are we supposed to learn from this lesson? and, What is the objective of this class? In this manner, as we reframe the problem, we stop being victimized by it. Instead, as we reframe the responsibilities associated with it, our confidence will expand and our future will be more well defined.
Step four: Start with the basics.
A foundation of three specific elements must be constructed in order to build solid emotional bridges between the uncertainty of the past and the stability of the present in order to restore peace of mind and control. Next, redirect the powerful psychological rivers of hope-
investment for our future
“Earth without art is just ‘Eh,’” said the graphic on my artist friend’s T-shirt. It’s a play on the letters in the word and it’s true for the world.
IN THIS TOGETHER
BY LOUISE R. SHAW
And even though many artists need a day job to keep going, they continue to bring out what’s inside them and we are all better for it.
And then there’s news.
We absolutely, completely, truly need news in our lives.
We need to know what’s happening down the street, what’s happening over the weekend, what’s happening with our water supply, with our police department, in our schools, with our leaders, in other countries.
When I am visiting a new place, I look to find a newspaper so I can know where the concerts are, what the issues are, what the locals are saying and doing.
When I hear of an accident or a fire or a shooting, I wait anxiously for the rest of the story to appear on a news website from a source what can make the right calls and pass along the full story.
There are some distinct and memorable smells that accompany summer fairs and events. While I am walking with my husband down aisles of individual booths and daydreaming, a smell that makes our eyes meet is the sweet waft of candied almonds. It is an aroma that is almost magical (I do not know why, but it is). And though I have tried to reproduce the almonds with only sugar, cinnamon and water at home on the stove – I really find that this recipe is more successful, tasty and less stressful to create. There is also a salt component that everyone who eats them – comments how much it adds to the taste. By roasting the almonds in the oven for an hour (don’t go less time) when they cool, they are not only crunchy, but the nuts can be frozen for a future snack (airtight container up to three months). My dedicated taste testers were eating them right off the pan.
Hicks Haven
By Lisa Hicks
lessness and powerlessness with a new philosophy of life to provide balance and integrity, as we establish internal levies to provide boundaries and support.
Step five: Redefine success. Success in life must be measured more by contribution than accumulation; more by what we give than by what we gain. In this manner, as we touch the lives of others, it will help us to discover a wide variety of unique characteristics that may not have been previously recognized. Without this process, there will undoubtedly be inner turmoil and a diminished capacity to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.
Step six: Decide to love life. As William James once wrote, “the greatest use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it,” (End quote). With this in mind, if we fail to love life, we will undoubtedly fall short of our ultimate goal, which is to discover that both significance and happiness are an active process. And since life seems to love those who love life, we need to live as if our life depends on it…because it does.
John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l
Freedom of the press is one of the foundational principles included in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
That’s because people need information to take the right actions. And they get that information from a news source.
We are blessed with abundant news sources. And thanks to them, we know what’s happening in Israel and in Iceland and in Florida and in Logan.
But those sources have to be funded.
My subscription to an online news aggregator service provides me with stories from news outlets all over the country – and some throughout the world. It’s the best $10 that I spend every month. Local subscriptions provide news that matters locally, where journalism is especially vulnerable.
That newspapers are losing staff and closing is a serious threat to our communities. Someone needs to tell us what the city councils and the school boards are doing. And those on the city councils and the school boards need to know that
From Lisa’s Kitchen:
INGREDIENTS:
16 oz. Raw almonds – about 3
cups
1 Egg white
1 T Vanilla extract
3/4 C Sugar
1 t Salt
2 t Ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
someone is watching – and reporting on – their discussions and decisions.
Same with national and world news.
Equally as alarming is the charge of “fake news” by those who don’t like what is reported. Or the harm inherent in only watching news that is reported with one bias or another.
Information from a variety of news sources that have reporters and sources where things are happening, that have a proven track record of accuracy and present a variety of opinions and admit when they make mistakes, is vital to a free and functioning democracy.
We need to support legitimate news outlets by watching and reading, by subscribing or by donating.
It’s an investment in our future. And our freedoms.
Our Founding Fathers did what they could to ensure it.
Now it’s up to us.
Louise R. Shaw is a writer and photographer whose work was featured at the Lamplight Gallery. She is an avid traveler and currently lives with her husband in St. George. l
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet. Do NOT use parchment paper or foil. Bake directly on the greased pan. In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, and cinnamon, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whip egg white and vanilla with a whisk until frothy (about one minute). Add almonds to the wet mixture and stir until evenly coated. Once almonds are coated, sprinkle the dry ingredients over the almonds and stir until evenly distributed. Make sure to scrape any extra cinnamon sugar mixture off the sides and bottom of the bowl and incorporate it into the almonds. Spread the almonds evenly, in a single layer, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for one hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Even if they look done after 45 minutes – trust me –and bake for the full hour. After one hour remove the almonds from the oven, give
them a final stir and let them cool on the baking sheet or enjoy them warm!
Centerville Police Chief wouldn’t trade his 41-year career in law enforcement for anything
By Becky Ginos
CENTERVILLE—It’s been 41 years since Centerville Police Chief Paul Child got started in law enforcement. Now he’s retiring and ready to turn the page on a new chapter of his life. Child has been the chief for nine years, but he started his career as a reserve officer in January of 1983.
“As a Reserve Police Officer, I was kind of a volunteer to learn the ropes,” he said. “I also started as a part-time EMT Firefighter for South Davis Fire.”
In May 1983, the floods hit, said Child. “I was putting in 40 hours a week as a reserve. There were a couple of weeks of intense floods and I was also working full time for my dad. I was working around the clock. I got about four hours of sleep a day.”
In 1984 he went to the police academy all day and worked on the weekends for the West Bountiful Police Department. “I worked for West Bountiful for three and a half years,” he said. “I had a lot of good experiences.”
Child said in 1987 he had the opportunity to go back to Centerville. “That was in April of 1987 and I’ve been here ever since.”
He was promoted to Sergeant in 1997 and promoted to Lieutenant in 2002 and later to Assistant Chief. “When Neal Worsley retired in 2015 I was selected to take over as Chief.”
In the early days there were no cell phones, said Child.“The Fire Fighters all had red pagers. I had this pager with me all the time even when I was in bed at home.”
Child said one morning he heard the pager reporting of a man down from a pipe that blew up in his face. “It was just down the road from where I was living so I threw on my EMT call-out and went over. It was my dad. His leg was blown off. It’s the worst thing to respond to friends or someone you’re close to.”
The police see a lot of trauma, he said. “But to be there at the time when people need help is satisfying to me.”
Child said early on he carried a big portable radio with an earpiece. “I could be mowing my lawn, be at church or at the store and I had to listen to dispatch all of the time while on call.”
Centerville didn’t have enough manpower so he’d get called out in the middle of the night, he said. “I’d almost be trying to wake up on the way to the call. Things have changed.”
Child got interested in law enforcement when his dad was appointed as Deputy Marshal for West Bounti-
ful. “He was on the city council for a number of years. He was kind of a liaison with the police department. The chief would drop by the house and tell dad what was going on and I’d listen to him. I got pretty interested from listening to his stories.”
Right out of high school, Child started going on ride-alongs with the West Bountiful police. “I would go once a week watching and observing and hopefully not annoying them,” he said. “I went on an LDS mission and when I got back I decided that’s what I wanted to do. A few months later I got picked up by Centerville and I’ve been doing it ever since.”
Over a 41 year career, Child has seen a lot. “The house fire on Porter Lane stands out,” he said. “Three kids died in a house fire with their dad. When you have kids of your own and you deal with another little kid it’s especially hard. I went to one call in the night and the kid died in my arms. I went home and cried to my wife.”
There’s a lot of tragedy out there, he said. “Much of it I’ve seen and helped with but even tragedy has a silver lining. I have reached out to their family and loved ones and tried to be there for them. For years I check up on them to be a sounding board.”
Child said he’s tried to show compassion and do follow up. “I’ve checked in with them on the anniversary for many years afterward. It feels good to think I make a difference.”
Another incident that stands out is the fire set by an intruder. “It was a terrible situation,” said Child. “A man went in and attacked a man and woman in their house then set it on fire. I can’t state strongly enough how proud I am of our officers. They handled the whole situation so well.”
Nobody died, he said. “That is a complete miracle, not the people in the house, our officers, or even the intruder. A lot of lives were saved that day, including an elderly man. The officers helped him out.” There were some pretty tense moments, said Child. “They were doing this, meanwhile the house was engulfed in fire. They were doing the right thing at the right time, for the right reason. I feel that I’m leaving the department with my head held high. I’m leaving it in good hands.”
It’s been a rewarding and challenging career, Child said. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I hope I’ve made a positive impact on many lives.” l
The hunt is on: Utah Treasure Hunt offers $25k to whoever finds it
By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
The search is on for this year’s Utah Treasure Hunt, which has a prize of $25,000 for the first person to find it. To help adventurers in the hunt, organizers have been dropping hints on social media.
The Utah Treasure Hunt has become a beloved event for treasure hunters since the first one in 2020, with a prize of $5,000. Each summer since, organizers David Cline and John Maxim release a riddle for hunters to solve – leading them to a treasure chest with a QR code inside to claim the winnings. Whoever solves all the clues and finds the chest this year will win the $25,000 prize.
Cline and Maxim dropped this year’s riddle on June 15 – with a twist. It’s in Spanish, making it the first time it’s been in another language. It reads:
“Si sufres dolor que se cura con oro Busca el atajo donde canta el coro Encuentra el lugar por el cual se nombra
Dale la vuelta y sigue la sombra ¿dónde aprendes a oler el helado? ¿O comimos langostas en el pasado?
Cuando vuelves a mirar el amanecer Sigue derecho, lo puede hacer
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education to schools and community groups, fostering a love for the arts in the next generation.
• Building partnerships: Strengthening relationships with local businesses, organizations, and artists will be a priority, creating a robust and supportive arts ecosystem.
• Innovative programming: We aim to introduce new and innovative programs that will captivate and engage our audience, ensuring that our arts scene remains vibrant and dynamic.
“I think DAC does an amazing job,” said Hirokawa. “I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s a fine tuned machine. I don’t know what is in store for the future. We just need to be prepared to respond not react. I don’t see major changes.”
The most important thing as Davis County grows the demographic changes,
Mira los números como si fueras un cuervo
La edad cuando el llegó es lo que observo
Ahora estás cerca, una última pista Muévete al lugar con la mejor vista”
— Utah Treasure Hunt
Each Friday that the treasure is still at large, new clues are released via email. In addition to clues, Cline and Maxim also noted in this Friday’s email that they’re seeing progress being made.
“Over the last few weeks we have seen some great solves. The poem hunt is like a big puzzle. You can only find the chest when each correct piece is fit all together. The difficult part is distinguishing between the correct and incorrect pieces. The good news is we are beginning to see a lot of correct pieces out there,” they wrote.
Hint #1:
“At an average pace, the treasure chest is between a 0-90 minute hike from where you leave the car. There is no need to venture too far.”
Hint #2:
“The only pop culture reference in the poem is to The Goonies.”
Hint #3:
“Captain Sparrow, Long John Silver and Indiana Jones all needed ways to measure distance. In order to know ex-
he said. “We have different backgrounds and views that enhance our community. We should embrace that change. I love the diversity of Davis County.”
DAC was founded in Layton, said Hirokawa. “(Ed) Kenley is in the heart of Layton. But the county is our home.”
The sad part is most people see DAC as just the performing arts, he said. “That’s not the only thing at all. They support the visual arts, poetry, culinary, novels, etc. DAC does a great job of touching the arts but they honor culture and fully embrace those.”
Some of the biggest acts that come to the Kenley say it’s one of the most beautiful venues in the world, said Hirokawa. “It’s big enough to fill a large audience but small enough to be personal.”
With Layton and DAC there’s nobody left behind or forgotten, he said. “Everyone matters. I’m thrilled to be here.” l
actly where to step off the trail, you will need to measure distance too. And although you could pace it off, we recommend something more modern. Google Maps has one built into the app (It’s the one we used when we hid it). Remember line 9 in the poem about the crow. The photo below is just an example of what it looks like.”
Cline and Maxim also included a few tips they’d like hunters to remember:
• Remember that we will never hide the chest anywhere you would need to pay to access.
• We’ve been reminding everyone since the beginning, but the most dangerous part of this hunt is the heat. So stay hydrated and plan accordingly. While the treasure is still out there, you can sign up for future clues through the Utah Treasure Hunt website and follow @the.cline.fam and @onthejohn on Instagram. l
HIROKAWA
CENTERVILLE POLICE CHIEF PAUL CHILD with Chief Wayne Jeppson in 1984 at Child’s Cat I POST Graduation when he worked for West Bountiful Police.
CHILD AT THE GRADUATION ceremony for the FBI Command Course he attended at the FBI Headquarters in Quantico, Virginia in 2022.
Courtesy photos
RIDDLE FOR 2024 Utah Treasure Hunt.
Courtesy of Utah Treasure Hunt
MAP OF AREA treasure chest is hidden in.
Courtesy of Utah Treasure Hunt
Celebrating National Hot Dog Day, July 17
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
DAVIS COUNTY—In 1974, an immensely popular car commercial stated that there wasn’t much more American than “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet.” Seeing as how July is not only the month for Independence Day but also National Hot Dog Day, it seems only appropriate that we talk a little bit about that second item on the list of Americana: the hot dog. Despite its international origins, the hot dog is truly an American classic for just that reason – at the turn of the last century, the opportunities afforded by a burgeoning middle class made it possible for many first-generation Americans to innovate. Not just with new machinery and gadgets, but culinary inventions as well.
The origins of the hot dog are hard to nail down. It’s clear that the sausage as it exists today evolved from both the frankfurter, out of Frankfurt, Germany, and the wiener (würstchen) from Vienna, Austria. However, the practice of placing said sausage in a bun to eat has been traced back to several different people, and several different dates.
A likely origin has been traced to Harry M. Stevens,
who worked concessions at the New York Polo Grounds in 1901. The story has it that Stevens hit upon the idea of using small, French rolls to hold the sausages after the wax paper they had been using to serve them ran out. This would fall in line with the immense popularity of hot dogs at baseball games, but Stevens isn’t the only one who claimed to have invented the custom.
Both a forename-less German immigrant named Feuchtwanger in St. Louis, and Charles Feltman of Coney Island claimed to have pioneered the sausage-inbun hot dog in the mid-1800s. Whoever was the first, the common theme seems to be one borne out of neces-
sity: the original vessel for holding the sausage wasn’t working, so a bun made a convenient stand-in.
Since then, many regional takes on the hot dog have sprouted up all over the United States, and even in various parts of the world. In Chicago, they take them in a poppyseed bun, with a pickle spear, mustard, onions, relish, and tomato slices. In the Midwest, the “Coney Dog” is king, with a ground beef sauce, mustard, and diced onions. For many, however, a simple stripe of ketchup and mustard fits the bill just right.
Though it’s likely been consumed in its current form in the U.S. for the longest, many other countries have their own takes, like the Icelandic “Pylsur,” which traditionally includes mustard, remoulade, and both diced and fried onions, the “cachorro-quente” from Brazil, which comes with tomato-based salsa, corn, and potato sticks, and even back in Germany, where they are served on a crusty bun, with mustard, and occasionally a side of sauerkraut.
A favorite of kids and adults alike, the hot dog has become a staple of cultures around the world, but, is, as the jingle says, about as American as baseball, and apple pie. So, whether it carries ketchup and mustard, chili, or salsa, there’s no better way to commemorate the day than a fresh hot dog on July 17. l
OUTDOORS & RECREATION
Farmington athletes excel in spring season
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
Several Farmington student-athletes earned All-State accolades this past spring season, with many coming back in 2025. Farmington teams had success on the field and court this spring as well.
Here’s a look at which Phoenix players made the All-State teams from their respective spring sports.
Baseball
Farmington went 6-9 in Region 1 baseball this spring, finishing fifth in the six-team league. Overall, the Phoenix were 10-18. Farmington defeated Westlake in a pair of games in the bestof-three regionals and then fell in two games in the best-of-three super regionals to region rival Davis.
In an up-and-down season, the Phoenix placed senior first baseman Pickle Monk on the Honorable Mention team. Monk hit four home runs, one triple and eight doubles this season. He also had 29 RBI.
Softball
The Farmington softball team also placed fifth in Region 1 in the spring. The Phoenix were 4-6 in league play and 9-13 overall. Farmington lost in the super regionals to Pleasant Grove, falling in a pair of games.
Lexi Crowley had an outstanding season for Farmington, and she was recognized by making the Class 6A First Team All-State squad. Crowley, a senior centerfielder, paced the team with 28 RBI. She was also the leader in home runs with 10 and doubles with eight. She added a triple on the season. She had a 93.3% fielding percentage and batted .446.
Senior Maddie Kelker, who pitched and played first base and second base, was Honorable Mention. She had 24 strikeouts this season.
Boys
soccer
The Phoenix had a terrific year on the soccer pitch, and several key players received All-State honors.
Four Farmington players made the First Team, with sophomore Jaxon Beynon being one of the two goalies selected to the team. He had seven shut-
outs on the season and allowed just 12 goals in 18 games. Defender Luke Haven, a junior, was a stalwart on the backline, helping Beynon keep opponents out of the net. Senior midfielder Toby Grant scored four goals and was an excellent field general for the Phoenix. Senior forward Josh Foster was also a First-Team All-State selection after scoring nine goals and dishing out three assists this past spring.
The Phoenix went 16-2 this season and won Region 1 with a 9-1 mark. Farmington advanced to the 6A championship game, falling to American Fork 1-0 in narrow fashion for the title.
Boys lacrosse
In boys lacrosse, Farmington capped a 14-5 season with some individual recognition on the All-State teams. Farmington shared the Region 1 title with Davis and Fremont by going 8-2. The Phoenix lost to Corner Canyon in the state semifinals 11-3.
Senior Dante Coats headlined the Phoenix by making the First Team. The defender caused 28 turnovers and had 49 ground balls this spring. His brother Dom Coats, a senior midfielder, made the Second Team. He had 35 points this season – 26 goals and nine assists. Two other Phoenix players made the Second Team. Junior Zach Moore, a defender, and sophomore goalie Brandon Barrus got the recognition. Barrus had 81 saves this season, while Moore had 28 ground balls and caused 10 turnovers.
Attacker Kai Beynon, just a freshman, and senior face-off specialist Tyler Jacobs, were Honorable Mention. Beynon’s 70 points led the team, as did his 47 goals and 23 assists. He also had 33 ground balls. Jacobs had 99 ground balls, along with 16 goals and 14 assists.
Girls lacrosse
The girls lacrosse team was just a game behind region champion Fremont, going 8-2 in region play and 13-6 overall. The Phoenix advanced to the state semifinals before falling to that same Fremont squad, 12-11.
Junior midfielder Hailey Larsen was a First-Team All-State performer. She piled up impressive stats in the spring: 43 goals, 26 assists, 26 ground balls, 19 caused turnovers and 143 self draws. Her teammate and fellow midfielder Al-
exandra MacAulay also made the First Team. The junior scored an incredible 77 goals and added 30 assists, 39 ground balls and 50 draw controls. Her goal total was sixth-best in the state and second in Class 6A.
Two other Farmington players, senior defender Edith Bayles and junior goalie Elle Erickson, made the First Team. Erickson had a 57.5% save percentage and piled up 64 saves in impressive fashion. Bayles had 50 ground balls and caused 35 turnovers. She also added seven goals on the year.
Meanwhile, senior attacker Ruby Roche was Honorable Mention AllState. She was fourth on the team with 30 goals, and she also added 14 assists and had 19 ground balls as part of a prolific offensive attack.
Boys volleyball
In its first season as an official team, the Farmington boys volleyball squad
had a successful year. The Phoenix placed second in Region 1 with an 8-2 mark. Overall, the team finished 17-12. At the 6A state tournament, Farmington lost in the second round but regrouped to win a pair of consolation matches before falling to Riverton. No Phoenix players made the First Team, Second Team or Third Team when All-State honors came out. However, senior Jake Connell, an outside hitter for Farmington was Honorable Mention All-State. Connell was a key member of the Phoenix squad, providing leadership on and off the court for Farmington. Track and field is also a spring sport, as are boys tennis and girls golf. However, these sports are not included in AllState honors. The Farmington boys track and field team placed 10th at state, while the girls were also 10th. In boys tennis, the Phoenix placed second at the 6A tournament. The Farmington girls golf team didn’t place at state. l
Davis athletes receive All-State honors for spring-season accomplishments
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
The spring sports season produced some great team and individual moments at Davis High School. Several Dart athletes were named to the AllState team for their efforts.
Boys Volleyball
The Utah High School Activities Association finally sanctioned boys volleyball as an official sport this past school year. Though many schools had club teams, the 2024 season was the first in which they could compete for a true state title.
Davis went 6-4 in Region 1, good enough for third place. The Darts were 14-8 overall and went 1-2 in the Class 6A state tournament. Arguably the team’s top player was junior outside hitter Chase Valentine who made Third-Team All-State. He’ll be back next season for his senior year, set to lead the Darts.
Boys Soccer
In boys soccer, the Darts had an uncharacteristic down year, going 6-9 overall and 3-7 in region games. Davis lost in the 6A quarterfinals to Pleasant Grove 2-1 after defeating region foe Fremont in the second round in a shootout.
Junior midfielder Kyle Livermore was Davis’ sole representative on the
All-State roster. He was Honorable Mention after leading the squad with five assists. He also added a pair of goals this past season. Livermore was also the team’s leader in assists as a sophomore in 2023 with nine.
Baseball
Kaleb Weaver highlighted the Davis baseball team with his First-Team AllState status. The sophomore pitcher and third baseman had an excellent season for the Darts.
Weaver had a stellar 10-1 record on the mound and added 55 strikeouts with an earned run average of 2.66. At the plate, he had a batting average of .362 and hit eight doubles with driving in 10 runs.
Junior centerfielder Owen Talbot was Honorable Mention. Talbot is a skilled fielder and also hit two triples and six doubles this past season. Together, Talbot and Weaver helped lead a Darts team that won Region 1 by going 12-3. Davis was 22-7 overall but suffered an upset in bracket play to Corner Canyon before falling out of the tournament with a 6-5 loss to Mountain Ridge.
Softball
The Davis softball team shared the Region 1 championship by going 8-2.
The team boasted an overall mark of 19-7, earning the fifth seed in the 6A
state tournament. There, Davis won in the super regionals and prevailed in its first bracket-play game. Davis then fell to eventual champion Riverton and then to Pleasant Grove.
Pitcher Serena Roth, just a sophomore, got First-Team All-State honors. She had 117 strikeouts, making it difficult for opposing batters to get hits. She was effective from the plate too. She had a brilliant 15-2 record, drove in eight runs and hit four doubles.
Teammate Jada Chilton, a senior who spent time playing both second base and third base, was Honorable Mention All-State. She had 19 RBI along with a home run and six doubles.
Boys lacrosse Davis was well-represented on the boys lacrosse All-State teams. This shouldn’t be a surprise considering the Darts were 15-4 overall and shared the Region 1 title with an 8-2 record. The Darts advanced all the way to the state championship, falling narrowly to Corner Canyon 12-11.
Four Darts were First-Team AllState performers.
Senior midfielder Nick Johnson, junior midfielder Ashton Wood, senior defender Kash Gates and senior goalie Hunter Keller all made the First Team. Keller allowed just five goals per game and had a 64% save rate. Gates had 61
ground balls and caused 50 turnovers. Wood and Johnson were big contributors. Wood had 30 goals and 41 assists, along with 31 ground balls. Johnson, meanwhile, scored 25 goals and dished out 22 assists.
Attacker Ben Roylance, a senior, along with junior face-off-specialist Charles Dibble, made the Second Team. Roylance was second on the team this past season with 53 points: 34 goals and 19 assists. Dibble had 53 ground balls. Honorable Mention accolades went to junior defender Carter Sant, who caused 19 turnovers and had 66 ground balls.
Girls lacrosse
The girls lacrosse team was an even 5-5 in Region 1 and was 10-8 overall. Davis picked up a win in the state tournament, a 12-10 victory over Herriman. The Darts’ season ended with a 12-6 loss to Riverton.
One Davis player, in particular, stood out this season. Senior Gracie Rose, a talented defender, made the AllState Second Team. In addition to scoring five goals and recording three assists, she had 43 ground balls and caused 25 turnovers. Also, midfielder Olivia Lifferth, a senior, was Honorable Mention All-State. She led the team with 62 points, totaling 42 goals and a team-high 20 assists. She also had 69 ground balls and caused 32 turnovers. l
LOLA OGZEWALLA, FARMINGTON catches a ball during a softball game last season.
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
Trails to explore this summer
Farmington Creek Trail offers some hidden gems
By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
If you enjoy a bit of a workout to a beautiful spot, your perfect hike may be in Davis County.
Farmington Creek Trail is a 4.3 mile out-and-back hike that takes you over creeks and to a stunning waterfall. The trail has a steady incline that may be hard for some people.
If you want to hit this hike, the best time would be in the morning before the sun is fully up. The trail has sporadic shade, but you’ll be in the sun for a good amount of the hike, so be sure to bring lots of water and sunscreen.
You will have to cross a few creeks, so having water resistant shoes with good grip would do you well on this hike. There are a few sections of incline where it can get slippery, so having a good grip with your shoes is important.
About halfway through the hike, you’ll find a beautiful waterfall. At this point, you’ll come to a fork in the trail. If you want to get straight to the falls, you can take the path to the right where you’ll find a rope you can use to guide you down the hill. Make sure you take your time and get down carefully as it is steep and easy to slip. If you want to take more time, use the left path and continue to the trail, which will take you out and around to the other side.
The trail above the waterfall gives you
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
a terrific view of the canyon, but it is a bit overgrown, so be careful not to lose the trail as you continue.
Aside from the waterfall at the end, this hike provides great scenery of Farmington Canyon. You’ll see lots of lizards and birds on this trail and if you pay close enough attention to the canyon, you’ll find some hidden gems.
Off the right side of the path, down the canyon, you’ll spot some vintage cars sitting at the bottom. It’s a mystery as to how they got there, but it’s a fun sight to see as you hike through a canyon of trees.
This is a hike great for families and those who want to bring their furry friends. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed. The multiple creeks will provide plenty of water for them and allow them to cool down from the heat. If you want to bring your kids on the hike, make sure to keep a close eye on them, as the drop to the right of the path is fairly steep.
Because this hike doesn’t provide a lot of shade, remember to bring plenty of water, especially if you take the longer path to the waterfall. It heats up quickly on the trail and it’s never fun running out of water on these kinds of hikes.
The Farmington Creek Trail will take about two and a half hours to complete, a bit shorter if you don’t take the longer path to the falls. Overall, it’s a fantastic hike with great views and an even better destination. This is one to keep in mind as you look for new trails to explore this summer. l
Enjoy beautiful scenery along Thayer Canyon Trail
By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
Summer is in full swing, and it’s hot in the Beehive State. If you want to get away from the heat of the valley, try a canyon trail this summer.
Thayer Canyon trail is a beautiful, moderately difficult trail in Salt Lake County. The 1.6 mile loop leads you through a mostly shaded trail with beautiful greenery to enjoy. While fairly steep in some parts, it’s a trail you can take your time on and enjoy the cooler weather of the canyon.
If you really want to beat the heat and avoid the big crowds, I’d recommend going earlier in the morning. Dogs are welcome to join year-round, but must be leashed on even-numbered days. They are fine to go off-leash on odd-numbered days. If you’re looking for a trail good for mountain biking, this may be the one for you. Keep in mind, though, bikes are only allowed on the trail on even-numbered days.
The trail is well-maintained, so you don’t need to worry about finding yourself lost and looking for the path. The
trail begins as “Desolation Trail,” but as you continue up, you’ll come to a fork with a sign labeling each trail. Keep to the left if you want to continue to the Thayer Canyon trail.
You’ll see lots of wildlife as you walk along the trail, mostly birds flying around, but keep an eye out for snakes along the trail. If you remember one thing from reading this, it should be this; wear bug spray. Mosquitos are out and there are lots of them. To avoid getting any bites, remember to bring bug spray with you.
The trail should take the average hiker about an hour to complete, but you can take it slow and enjoy the views as you head up the switchbacks. As this is a trail mostly shaded, it shouldn’t get too warm as you walk along the trail, but remember to bring water with you, as the steep sections can be taxing at times.
The trail lies in Mill Creek Canyon and the views during the drive are just as beautiful as the trail. There is a $5 fee to drive into the canyon, but there’s no need to worry about having cash with you, they do accept cards. l
What is The Dive Shop in Bountiful?
BOUNTIFUL—While Utah may not be the first place to come to mind when they hear the word, “Scuba,” there’s a store right on 500 South in Bountiful that has been teaching and cultivating a love for the sport for decades. Much of this success is due to the passion of the operations, Bob Stell and Mac Garrabrants.
Stell worked for the fire department locally, and in 1982 trained for underwater search and recovery. “Bountiful doesn’t have much beachfront property,” Stell said, and the program was shortly discontinued. It was only a few years later that a childhood friend approached Stell, and suggested the idea of opening a specialty shop, and in 1989, The Dive Shop opened its doors for the first time.
The business moved around a few times, but has been on 500 South for what seems to Stell like forever now, and it has proven to be key. “Location,” Stell said, “is very important.” With the thousands of cars that pass by the shop on any given day, it’s a great spot to pique the interest of those who drive by, and who wonder, “what does The Dive Shop do?” Garrabrants “learned to dive in 1964 as a 10-year-old,” and after Stell’s original partner left the business, he felt the career move was a natural fit. Since then, Stell and Garrabrants, along with their staff, have seen many people come through their doors nervous, excited, and everywhere in between, and leave with a love of diving they didn’t have before.
“Your training,” said Stell, “is as good as your instructor,” which is why at The Dive Shop, more often than not, students will learn from several different instructors, so that they can glean as many tips, and as much information as possible from
experienced divers. The average certification course lasts two weeks, and is composed of 12 hours of instruction. Then, come the four certification dives out in the water. Although it may sound intimidating, the certification dives are geared for beginners: the first dive is even held in the shallow end. “If you have a problem,” said Garrabrants, “all you have to do is stand up.” It’s a unique approach that, for the vast majority of students, inspires confidence. Both Stell and Garrabrants agreed it’s extremely fulfilling seeing those who were disinterested or nervous find, “Oh my gosh, I can do this!”
The training and certification is focused on both skills, as well as safety, “Scuba diving is generally a safe sport as long as you follow the rules,” said Garrabrants, and unless a student shows in class that their skills are compatible, they will not be invited to certify. It’s not just beginners that Stell, Garrabrants and their team
work with either, they explained. From refresher courses, to rescue classes, to dive master and instruction classes, just about every scuba class imaginable is offered at The Dive Shop.
Following certification, however, those who receive their certification open the doors to an entire other world. “They see absolutely incredible things,” said Stell, explaining how snorkeling allows most to look down on fish, coral and the underwater world, but “when you’re scuba diving, you’re right there.” Not only that, explained Stell and Garrabrants, but students also find that they are now part of a larger community.
“Scuba diving is a very social event,” said Garrabrants. Over the course of the history of the shop, the team has seen people meet their future spouses, underwater marriage proposals, and more as people “get the bug” for diving. It’s a rewarding process for the students, but for Stell and
Garrabrants, it’s something that keeps them, and the business going after all these years.
For Garrabrants, the most rewarding aspect of the job is “when I see someone start apprehensive or nervous and they come out of the class a confident, self reliant diver.” Stell agreed, saying for him, it hits home when he sees that “A-ha moment” when a new diver realizes not only is it possible, but that they love it as well.
“It’s very rewarding.”
In addition to training and certification, The Dive Shop also hosts many excursions both locally, and internationally to places like Flaming Gorge, Sand Hollow, Fiji, Roatan, The Red Sea and many other amazing places. More information on these excursions, certification, classes, equipment and other services from The Dive Shop can all be found at the-diveshop.com. l
Farmington Creek Trail leads to a beautiful waterfall.
Photos by Bailey Chism
THE DIVE SHOP storefront on 500 South in Bountiful.
Photos courtesy of The Dive Shop
A DIVE SHOP-TRAINED DIVER floats near a submerged and abandoned anchor on one of their many excursions.
Information from the Utah Division of Wildlife
Bountiful Lake Fishing forecast (July through August): Water temperatures have warmed and trout stocking has ended. It will resume again this fall. Summer is a good time to catch channel catfish, which are stocked at community fisheries during the warmer months. Channel catfish: These fish are most active during the morning and evening hours, when they come into the shallow water to feed. Look for them in deeper water during the day. Try fishing a worm, stinkbait or cutbait on the bottom of the pond. A baitholder hook (size 4), paired with a ½- to 1-ounce egg sinker placed six inches above the hook, works best. Bluegill and sunfish: Try fishing a worm under a bobber on a size 6 or size 8 hook. Bluegill and other sunfish can often be found near submerged brush or aquatic vegetation. Largemouth bass: Try casting spinner baits, twister tail grubs, buzzbaits, stickbaits and topwater lures parallel to shore. (Updated July 2, 2024)
East Canyon Reservoir and State Park
Fishing forecast (July through August): When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head to deeper water in the reservoir while warm water fish, such as smallmouth bass and wiper, head closer to shore. Rainbow trout: For shore anglers, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm off the bottom in deeper water. Boat anglers can do well trolling crankbaits, or a pop gear and a worm or a squid-and-dodger combination, at depths of 15 to 40 feet. Smallmouth bass: Smallmouth bass mostly forage on crayfish. Try casting spinner baits, tube jigs, twister tail grubs, buzzbaits, stickbaits and topwater lures parallel to shore. Smallmouth bass can also be caught by fishing a jig (tipped with worm) a couple feet under a bobber in rocky areas or areas with submerged brush. Wiper: The most effective way to catch wipers at East Canyon is to fish a worm on the bottom in either the East Arm or between Taylor Hollow and the inlet. Casting diving crankbaits is another effective way to catch these fish. Kokanee salmon: This species can be found in deeper water and is most accessible to those fishing from a boat. Try fishing a squid-and-dodger combination tipped with corn or a scented artificial maggot or worm. Fish can usually be found in open water at depths between 12 and 40 feet. (Updated July 2, 2024)
Farmington Pond
Fishing forecast (July through August): Water temperatures have warmed and trout stocking has ended. It will resume again this fall. Summer is a good time to catch channel catfish, which are stocked at community fisheries during the warmer months. Channel catfish: These fish are most active during the morning and evening hours when they come into shallow water to feed. Look for them in deeper water during the day time. Try fishing a worm, stinkbait or cutbait on the bottom of the pond. A baitholder hook (size 4), paired with a ½- to 1-ounce egg sinker placed six inches above the hook, works best. Bluegill and sunfish: Try fishing a worm under a bobber on a size 6 or size 8 hook. Bluegill and other sunfish can often be found near submerged brush or aquatic vegetation. (Updated July 2, 2024)
Jordanelle Reservoir
Fishing forecast (June through August): Jordanelle Reservoir is a very popular summer watercraft recreation destination. Recreational boating, swimming, and non-angler shore use are high during these months, particularly in the Hailstone boat ramp and Ross Creek areas. Fishing weekends and holidays can be challenging for boat and shore anglers. DWR recommends anglers seek out less congested, low-traffic areas to help improve their fishing experience. Fishing early mornings, later evenings, and weekdays during these months can also improve angler success and overall satisfaction.
Boat anglers are typically able to launch from the main Hailstone boat ramp and PWC boat ramp through August. However, low water levels can reduce boat ramp capacity and/or close ramps for motorized launching when levels get too low. DWR recommends motorized boat anglers check Utah State Park Boat Ramp Conditions often this summer to ensure you're able to launch safely.
Kaysville Ponds
Fishing forecast (July-August). Water temperatures have warmed and trout stocking has ended. It will resume again this fall. Summer is a good time to catch channel catfish, which are stocked at community fisheries during the warmer months.
Channel catfish: these fish are most active during the morning and evening hours, when they come in shallow to feed. Look for them in deeper water during the day time. Try fishing a worm, stinkbait or cutbait on the bottom of the pond. A size 4 baitholder hook, paired with a ½ to 1-ounce egg sinker places six inches above the hook, works best.
Bluegull and sunfish: Try fishing a worm under a bobber on a size 6 or size 8 hook. Bluegill and other sunfish can often be found near submerged brush or aquatic vegetation.
Largemouth bass: Try casting spinner baits, twitter tall grubs, buzzbaits, stickbaits and topwater lures parallel to shore. l
North Salt Lake Food Trucks
Night
Monday, July 15, 5-8 p.m.
Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North
Centerville Gaming Night
Monday, July 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., FREE
Centerville City Hall Council Room, 250 N. Main Street
Centerville Neighborhood Night
Wednesday, July 17, 6-8 p.m., FREE Street hockey, board games, chalk art, Banbury donuts Porter Walton Park, 95 S. 400 West, Centerville
Bountiful Farmers Market
Thursday, July 18, 4-8 p.m.
Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South
Summer 90s Concert: Straight No Chaser
Thursday, July 18, 8 p.m., $20-$55 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Bountiful Handcart Days
Friday, July 19, 5-9 p.m., Food, games and activities
Bountiful City Park, 200 W. 400 North
Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m., Parade (Bountiful Main Street)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mountain Man and Native American demonstrations (Bountiful Park) 10 p.m., Fireworks (Mueller Park Junior High, 955 E. 1800 South)
Bountiful Music in the Park Concert Series: Peter Breinholt
Friday, July 19, 8 p.m., FREE
Bountiful City Park, 200 W. 400 North
Layton FEST
Friday, July 19, 5:30 p.m. to dusk
Food trucks, entertainment, local vendors
Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive
Free Friday Film Series: Maverick
Friday, July 19, 7 p.m.
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Cherry Hill Concerts: Freebairn & Friends
Friday, July 19, 8:30-10 p.m., FREE
Cherry Hill Grant’s Gulch Stage, 1325 S. Main Street, Kaysville
Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride
Friday, July 19
Check-in at 7 p.m., ride starts at 10 p.m.
Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse
Summer Nights With the Stars: Bachman-Turner
Over drive
Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m., $50$200
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Free Sunday Concert Series: Clayton Smalley
Sunday, July 21, 7 p.m., FREE Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.
Let freedom ring
(Above) Blue grass band Bridging Betty performs in the West Bountiful 4th of July parade. (Left) Fireworks filled the
Reduce water consumption with free water audits kits
By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com
The primary grass grown in Utah is cool-season grass. Cool-season grasses thrive best in spring and fall due to their growth cycles but can experience stress in summer from heat and inadequate water. One effective way to manage lawn quality and reduce water consumption is to follow the state watering guidelines specific to your area, which will indicate how often to water per week: https://conservewater.utah. gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/ Watering a half inch per irrigation can be difficult to measure. The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD) offers a free do-it-yourself water audit kit. When used correctly, this kit will help you understand your sprin-
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kler system's application rate and the uniformity of water distribution across your lawn. This will help you to adjust watering times for each zone to achieve the recommended half inch of water and identify areas that may be receiving insufficient water due to sprinkler system issues that require repair or improvement.
WBWCD says “there are hundreds of simple ways to save water that will not impact your lifestyle.” Examples are listed on their website and include outdoor and indoor water conservation ideas, the home water audit, and a Utah Lawn Watering Guide. You can pick up your audit kit at the Weber Basin Water Conservancy’s Office located at 2837 E Highway 193, Layton, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. l
sky at the annual Liberty Fest in North Salt Lake. Photos by Rad Thornberry
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
DAVIS COUNTY—Although they serve a great, and important role in the ecosystem, bats aren’t creatures that people really want to interact with in close proximity. Bats can carry diseases like rabies, and even interacting with their droppings can cause adverse health effects. As the old saying goes, however, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has some important tips for protecting these animals, and residents as well.
“Encounters with bats seem to spike in September as the migratory species, especially the Mexican free-tailed bat, move around Utah,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Mammal Conservation Coordinator Kimberly Hersey said. “However, there are a few simple things that homeowners can do to prevent conflicts during these times of year when bats are the most active.”
Residents may see a spike in bat activity in May-June, as this is typically the time when female bats have their babies. It’s during this time that they will seek out a safe place to have their babies, and increase their activity, (feeding and seeking out food) to support their ability to feed their young.
“From June to August is the hardest time of year for dealing with bat nuisance issues,” Hersey said. “Since the young can’t fly yet and are reliant on their mother’s milk, preventing the mothers from returning to their roosting spot will kill the babies. Because bats are a protected wildlife species, it’s illegal to kill them. I’ve also seen where poorly timed removals can lead to bats in attics suddenly finding their way inside someone’s home because the mothers are trying to reach their young. So, unless there is a human health and safety issue where
Tips to avoid bats in the belfry
bats are coming into close contact with people, we do not permit bat colony removal during this time of year. However, you can take actions to prevent them from getting into the living areas of your home. Although it may be inconvenient, you should wait until the young can fly, and then you can safely, humanely and permanently address the problem.”
The Utah DWR advises residents to avoid touching bats if at all possible, and to seek medical attention if contact occurs. The simplest way to get rid of a bat is generally to turn on lights inside, and a porch light outside, allowing the bat to leave on its own. If the bat refuses to leave on its own, the following tips could prove helpful:
• Wearing heavy leather gloves, place a small box or can over the bat.
• To create a lid, slide a piece of cardboard between the can and the surface where the bat was located (usually a wall or curtain), enclosing the bat inside the container.
• Then, take the bat outside and release it on a tree or other high object.
Residents can also prevent bats from roosting in their homes or attics by making it an inhospitable place for bats to live. If a bat feels like your home isn’t a great place to live and rear its young, it won’t stay long. Fortunately, many things that make a home comfortable for people are uncomfortable for bats.
• Cool an attic with fans to make it uncomfortable for bats to take up residence.
• Inspecting the outside of the building for openings and gaps in siding,
chimneys and roof lines.
• Sealing cracks and holes with caulking, hardware cloth, foam rubber, foam sealant, tar paper and chimney caps. Do not do this, however, when bats have pups from May through August. Fall is the best time to seal these openings, especially when bats are vacating their roosts.
• After August, when the young can fly, residents can also place bird netting over an exterior opening. Staple it down at the top and the sides, leaving the base open. Bats will be able to drop down the netting to leave, but cannot reenter the roost. Leave the netting in place for four to five days or until all the bats have left, and then seal the holes.
More information about bats, their contributions to the ecosystem, the dangers they present, and how to prevent their roosting can be found at wildawareutah.org. l
Annual Regatta
Pirate Ship is ‘Arrguably’
MORGAN COUNTY NEWS
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BIG BOY DRAWS THOUSAND TO COMMERCIAL STREET
By Verlene Johnson
Acommon sight on the fourth of July in Morgan is Commercial Street lined with hundreds of spectators enjoying the parade. This year was no exception as a Morgan 4th has arguably become one of the most celebrated tradition in the Valley. However, when the parade ended, thousands of people descended on Commercial Street to see the Big Boy steam engine 4014 chug into valley and make a whistle stop in front of the newly refurbished train depot.
Starting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Big Boy is housed, the giant engine traveled through Wamsutter, Green River, dropping down into Utah. Excitement rippled through the crowd as word came that the train had traveled through Henifer.
Many may question why Morgan was privileged to have the honor of Big Boy to stop in Morgan. That credit goes to Cindy Kay of the Morgan Historical Society.
Putting in a call to the Union Pacific Railroad, Kay worked with UP’s Public Relations, Nathan Anderson. Not able to guarantee the stop at that time, Anderson called back a month later informing her that they would stop on their way through so the depot could have the ribbon cutting.
Kay was thrilled when she found out this would all take place on the Fourth of July.
Before the train rolled into town, an
Fires, fireworks restricted in Morgan County
By Linda Petersen
Morgan County has been included in the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions July 1 by the Utah Department of Natural Resources for Northern Utah. This affects all unincorporated private and state lands within the county.
“We typically go into Stage 1 Restrictions about every year,” County Commission Chair Mike Newton said at the July 2 commission meeting. “In fact, I can’t recall a year where we haven’t
done this since I’ve been on the commission.”
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires of any kind except within established public facilities in improved campgrounds or picnic areas or in permanently constructed fire pits at private homes where running water is present. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer, or building,
Biden tells Democrats he’s staying in the race
Following a debate performance deemed by many in both the Democratic and Republican parties as “worrying,” President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to his reelection campaign in a letter to congressional democrats. The letter comes on the heels of several in his own party suggesting that Biden should step aside to give their party a better chance of winning. Democratic senator Mark Warner has even gone so far as to look into an official request for Biden to abandon his campaign. Biden stated in his letter that any “weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us,”
Russia attacks children’s hospital in Ukraine
The latest phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine has seen more direct strikes on the heavily populated capital of Kyiv. In a recent attack, Okhmatdyt Hospital, which, according to CNN, is the country’s largest children's medical center, was struck, killing 22 and wounding 68 more. Harrowing stories have already come out from those inside the hospital, family, patients, and staff, who narrowly escaped the destruction. World leaders have begun responding, denouncing the actions as “depraved,” “barbaric,” and, in the case of France, “war crimes” which should be added to an ever-growing list “which Russia will be held to account.”
Ancient Greek statue uncovered
In a blend of cultures, an ancient Greek statue of the god Hermes was discovered in an ancient Roman sewer in modern-day Bulgaria. According to archaeologists on the scene, it appeared that the residents of the area had carefully placed and buried the statue where it was uncovered, leading to an impressive level of preservation. It is estimated that the statue was placed in the sewer following an earthquake in the region around 388 A.D. At the time, the region was under the Roman Empire, and pagan religion was outlawed, but experts believe that the statue was either preserved for its artistic value or by some faithful holdouts who still believed in the old gods.
Statue of Anne Frank vandalized Dutch Holocaust victim, Anne Frank is known to many for the diary she kept while in hiding in an attic annex. A statue in Amsterdam, Netherlands, depicting Frank was defaced this week when an unknown party painted in red the word, “Gaza” across the podium where the statue rests. Mayor Femke Halsema strongly condemned the act, saying that no one in Palestine would be helped by defacing the statue. At the time of going to press, the investigation is ongoing and no one has been apprehended for the crime. The graffiti comes during the ongoing conflict in Palestine, where Israeli forces have been waging an extremely controversial conflict in which many civilian casualties have been incurred.
official ribbon cutting took place on the dock of the train depot. Distinguished
Courtesy of Chad Hawkes
Courtesy of Becca Nelson
A LOOK BACK
Courtesy photo/USU Extension
Conservation district works to eliminate noxious weed in Morgan County
By Linda Petersen
AMorgan Conservation District pro-
gram to help control Dyer’s woad has been very popular, district chair Jason Morgan told the county commission July 2.
Under the district’s program, local residents can pick up bags, fill them with Dyer’s Woad and turn them back in for a small amount of cash, he said.
“This year was by far the biggest year we’ve ever had in participants,” he said. “We had to turn people away; it was crazy.”
The program was helped by the local FFA which handed out flyers at local schools as a fundraiser.
“This year we handed out 548 bags and took in 493,” Morgan said. “We turned numerous people away. We just finally had to say, ‘We're out of money.’”
The conservation district received a $5,000 grant and an additional $1,500 from Morgan County to help fund this program, Morgan said. Each bag holds about 40 pounds which means more than 19,270 pounds of Dyers woad was picked, he said.
A yellow flowering plant, Dyer’s woad releases seed pods at maturity. It was introduced into Utah during the mid-19th century as a source of indigo dye but escaped cultivation and has spread across rangelands, foothills and other sites throughout the Intermountain West, according to the Utah State University Extension website.
While the bag program is popular and not sufficient on its own to control the weed, it is helpful Maggie Matthews, USU Extension agent told the county commission.
Certain herbicides such as Plateau or Escort, combined with Rejuvra (which contains Indaziflam) will also help take out the seed banks, she said. “An integrated management plan where you have a combination of these would probably work the best. A combination of those two things, continuing the bags of woad [program] and then spraying would be pretty helpful.”
Most of the infested areas in Morgan County are privately owned, Morgan said. One major area is along rail lines. Although the railroad does not have a program to take care of the weed they are willing to pay people to do so, he said. “If they will pay us that’s a good option to do something.” Using drones to deliver the herbicide is also a possibility, he said.
Conservation board member Kathy James also spoke and encouraged the commissioners to get a weed board going in Morgan County. Surrounding counties such as Summit and Weber have effective weed boards and federal grants are available to help them in their work she said.
“If you don’t control weeds, they will control you,” she said. Utah counties are actually required by the state weed act to “develop Implement and pursue an effective program for the control and containment of weeds,” James added.
Under the weed act, a weed board can be set up, James said. At least two members must be farmers or producers. In the spring it is supposed to post a notice of all the weeds in the county that need to be sprayed or removed.
“You’re even allowed as counties individually to designate if you’ve got a particular species in your county that might not be on the list you can name that and post it,” she said. “So, it’s actually pretty extensive and there are a lot of resources out there.”
Morgan County has had a weed board for more than three years, commissioners responded but turnover has been high, and it has not been as effective as hoped. Commission member Blaine Fackrell volunteered to follow up on that issue and to bring it to the commission in an upcoming work session.
“We can definitely follow up on this. I think it’ll be worthwhile,” Commission Chair Mike Newton said. “It sounds like there’s support from the commission to continue our weed mitigation efforts.” l
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Fourth of July fireworks keep Morgan Fire Department busy
By Liisa London Mecham
In addition to monitoring the main fireworks display at the fairgrounds the evening of July 4th, Morgan’s Fire Department kept busy with two dumpster fires started by fireworks and an illegal campfire Saturday morning.
At the fairgrounds on the night of the Fourth of July, Morgan’s Fire Department had “hose lines strung out” to prevent any dry grass along fence lines from starting on fire from any stray sparks or fireworks. “Our preparations were helpful,” Fire Marshall Dave Rich reported, “as several small fires started in the dry grass around the area where the main fireworks for the town were set off. We quickly knocked them out and prevented fire from spreading.”
During the fireworks display, the department received a call about a dumpster fire at the townhomes behind Tractor Supply. Rich and other firefighters left the fairgrounds and quickly headed to the station to get another truck to bring water to the fire while other firefighters remained onsite to finish the town fireworks display.
“A group of people were doing fireworks outside the townhomes along the row with new construction,” said Rich. “A firework flew into the dumpster and started construction materials on fire. A
person on the site grabbed a fire extinguisher and tried to put the fire out and thought they had it knocked down, but it started back up again.”
The department quickly responded with a brush truck as flames shot out of the dumpster into the night sky, but they needed more water and went back to the station to bring an engine with more water to completely douse the fire. “It was a great volunteer effort by everyone involved,” Rich said.
Another dumpster fire then began in the dumpster of the apartment buildings behind River Burger. People lighting fireworks in the vicinity threw spent fireworks in the dumpster, but they were still going off and started coming out of the dumpster. As a person opened the lid to check on them, more fireworks shot out and caught the grass on fire behind the fence. A firefighter was able to jump the fence and extinguish the fire before it spread to the surrounding area, and the fire in the dumpster was put out as well.
“Fireworks kept us busy that night,” Rich said.
On Saturday morning in the campground above the dam at Lost Creek Reservoir, an illegal burn/campfire started a fire, but it was easily controlled after a brush truck was dispatched to take care of it. l
RESTRICTIONS
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a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation.
Discharge or use of any fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic devices, including exploding targets is not allowed.
Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation is prohibited.
In any of these areas operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an
approved and working spark arrestor is not allowed.
“Human-caused wildfires are currently at their highest levels in the past three years,” Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Fire Management Officer Dustin Richards said. “Once again, Utah received a lot of snow this year, resulting in new growth of grass and shrubs. With all this additional vegetation, it only takes one spark to start a wildfire.”
These restrictions do not apply to incorporated cities. l
DYER'S WOAD, an invasive weed, is taking over much of Morgan County.
THE MORGAN FIRE DEPARTMENT quickly responded and put water on the fire to extinguish the flames.
Photos by Liisa Mecham
A FIRE SET by an errant firework burns in a dumpster at the townhouses behind Tractor Supply. The firework ignited discarded construction materials.
MEMBERS OF THE Morgan Rodeo on horseback carry flags.
MORGAN VETERANS carry the colors and honor their country.
A DUMP TRUCK is adorned with American flags.
MORGAN HIGH SCHOOL TROYETTES toss candy to the kids.
MORGAN HIGH SCHOOL BAND and drum line play patriotic music as they march down the street.
UTAH HIGHWAY PATROL cruises past the high school.
Photos by John Heywood
Annual Cardboard Regatta displays creativity and ingenuity
Pirate Ship is ‘ARRguably’ the fastest!
In the annual Independence Day Cardboard Regatta over 25 boats created with only cardboard, duct tape, and standard grade paint raced down the Weber River to claim a share of the 2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta Awards. With only six awards available, not every craft won a prize, but every person lucky
enough to line the banks of the Weber to witness the annual battle between creativity and ingenuity and the destructive forces of water, currents, bushes and trees won big. From the 10-person Big Boy Train to the two-person floating Pickleball Court, each boat brought individuality and a resourcefulness that represented the independent spirit of America on America’s Independence Day. Many lining the banks of the Weber River were returning, annual fans, but
A LOOK BACK
PLANS COMPLETED FOR FORMING BASEBALL
TEAM
Coalville baseball fans held an enthusiastic meeting in Coalville the first of this week and perfected the naming of officers to formulate plans. The meeting was well attended and the following officers were placed in charge of the movement: Chet Blonquist, ball manager: Ed Jensen, playing manager and M. Boyden, secretary.
The baseball fans and followers are enthusiastic over the prospects for the coming season. Coalville is blessed with some mighty good amateur players and the businessmen and citizens are behind the organization 100 percent.
FREAKISH WEATHER PREVAILS THIS WEEK
This has been a week of reak weather. Sunday was almost a perfect day. Monday the dust community which hid the sun all then some, throughout western Utah, cast a pall of dust over this com-
others like Dennis and Donna Jeffery were first-time attendees. Although the Jeffery family has lived in Morgan for 18 years Thursday was their first time to attend the Regatta. “We’ve seen pictures,” Dennis said. “We thought it would be fun to watch, and it was!”
“I like all of the different designs and creativity,” he added. “Many of the crafts like Big Boy and the School Bus are a lot bigger than I expected.”
Of the 25 boats who began the race, six didn’t cross the finish line and sank,
some more quickly than others.
2024 Cardboard Regatta Awards
Best Costume: Flintstones
Best Sink (Most Epic Fail): Pink Brides
Best Time: Pirate Ship (5:16)
People’s Choice: Big Boy Train
Super Sloth (Slowest Time): USS Trump (10:56)
Fastest Teen Driver (12-17 participants only): StarBurst (6:10) l
munity which hid the sun all day long. The wind here was only moderately strong. The dust was followed by rain Monday night and Tuesday, changing to snow Tuesday night. Wednesday snow fell until evening. Wednesday night was frosty. Today the weather is clear and beautiful.
Considerable moisture fell which will aid materially in guaranteeing a good grass crop and water for irrigation purposes. Anyhow this section is enjoying considerable moisture this spring which will go a long way in overcoming the drought conditions of the past two seasons.
A NEW HARROW OR DRAG FROM OLD TIRE RIMS
An excellent harrow or drag for spreading the droppings in the pasture may be made from auto tire rims loosely bolted together suggests J.C. Hogensen, of the Utah Extension Service. Use 16 tire rims, making four rows with four rims in each row. This arrangement will pulverize the droppings and scatter the contents evenly over the field.
Each row of rims is fastened to a twoby-six inch plank is fastened to the doubletree by means of a clevis. The 18 discarded auto tire rims should cost but very little, so that the entire harrow can be made easily and cheaply. It does very efficient work, says Mr. Hogenson.
FILE YOUR CLAIMS FOR UNPAID 1934 CROP WAGES
Pursuant to section 10 (b) of the Sugar Beet Adjustment Contract, and to the Agricultural Adjustment Act approved May 12, 1933, as amended, all beet laborers who have bona fide wage claims against sugar beet growers for wages due on the 1934 crop are requested to file such claims with the county agent, or the local Sugar Beet Control Association, or send them into Mr. LaFayette Patterson, room 918 Patterson Building, Denver, Colorado, not later than April 20th.
Forms for these claims will be available at the office of the county agent or the local Beet Control Association. Laborers who have bona fide wage claims fo
1934 unpaid work should carefully fill out these forms, giving all the details of their claims – the name and address of grower and laborers, the amount of work contracted for, the rate of pay agreed upon, whether contract was verbal or written, the amount actually received by the laborer, the balance claimed as owing, and the cause of non-payment of this balance.
FISH AND GAME MEETING MONDAY, EVE, APRIL 22ND
On Monday evening, April 22nd, the public is most cordially invited to attend an entertainment given under the auspices of the Morgan County Fish and Game Commission in the M.H.S. gymnasium. The evening's entertainment which begins at 8:00 o’clock will consist of a picture show on soil formation and erosion and a trip down the Colorado river. Music will be given by Spike Harding. State Fish and Game Commissioner Newell B. Cook will be present. Remember the public is invited and it is free.
THE PADDLER on Army Swamp Camo gets help from his young lookout and co-pilot.
SILVER BOAT raced to a second-place finish by time (5:59).
THE JASON JOHNSON FAMILY recreated Big Boy to float the Weber after it visited Morgan on the tracks earlier in the day. Unfortunately, the 10-person Big Boy sank before the finish line, but it did win the “People’s Choice Award.”
Photos by Liisa London Mecham
April 18, 1935
SPECTATORS LINED the shore to watch the annual Regatta.
Historic train chugs into Morgan
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guests included, Mayor, Steve Gale; City Manager, Ty Bailey; Commissioners, Mike Newton and Blaine Fackrell. Also in attendance, members of the Morgan Valley Preservation committee and Morgan Historical Society Board of Trustees.
Newton and Gale made brief remarks with Gale saying, “Today, we commemorate the restoration and reopening of this magnificent building with the arrival of Big Boy.” He mentioned that this very train would have delivered freight on this very track. “It’s wonderful to have it here on this momentous day After the ribbon cutting, 400 wooden whistles were handed out to excited onlookers.
As Big Boy Steam Engine 4014
rolled into the valley just before noon, the Morgan Band, consisting of high school and middle school students, played the patriotic song, “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”
The half hour whistle stop in Morgan was the first time for many to observe this massive locomotive. With the ground rumbling as the engineer blew the whistle, some plugging their ears while others smiling snapped photographs and took videos, including selfies to capture memories of this historical Fourth of July.
In December of 1941, Big Boy Engine 4014 was one of the first of 25 Big Boys that were built and put into use. These 132 feet long locomotives weighing 1.2 million pounds were made exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad to navigate between Ogden, Utah and Cheyenne, Wyoming. According to Tyler Clarke of the Morgan Historical So-
ciety, these massive engines were built to navigate the steep grade through the canyons and valleys. They ran exclusively freight from 1941-1951 with the exception of transporting troops during the war.
In 1951, UPR rerouted all their Big Boys to run east from Cheyenne to Mississippi until 1959. Engine 4014 was retired July 21, 1959 after traveling 1,031,205 miles during its 20 years of service. Only four were left in service from 1959-1962 when the more cost efficient diesel locomotive replaced all the Big Boys.
Today, there are seven Big Boys on display in various cities around the country namely: St. Louis, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; Omaha, Nebraska; Denver, Colorado; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Cheyenne, Wyoming.
In 2013, UPR reacquired Engine
4014 from the RailGiants Museum in Pomona, California, relocating it back to Cheyenne, Wyoming to begin a multiyear restoration. This was the first time 4014 rolled through Morgan being pulled by several diesel locomotives. After the three year, $ 4 million restoration, it was returned to service in May 2019 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad's completion. This time, Big Boy 4014 fascinated onlookers as it came through Morgan under its own steam power.
Five years later, July 4,2024, became a day that will go down in the history books as the third time the Big Boy 4014 came through Morgan, this time stopping in Morgan to celebrate the official reopening of the Morgan Train Depot.l
BIG BOY
Courtesy of Verlene Johnson
THE MORGAN BAND PLAYS “You’re a Grand Old Flag” as the train pulled into the Morgan train depot. Courtesy photo
THE CREW OF Big Boy 4014.
Courtesy of John Heywood
Courtesy Tyson Dearden
Ribbon cutting ceremony
Courtesy of Verlene Johnson
Courtesy of John Heywood
BIG BOY rolls into town.
Courtesy of Gordon Johnson
Courtesy of John Heywood
MAYOR STEVE GALE gives a speech before the ribbon cutting.
TYLER CLARKE cuts the ribbon on the newly refurbished train depot. Tyler Clarke, and Cindy Kay present Nathan Anderson of UPR with gift baskets for 4014 crew. Courtesy of Tyson Dearden
SPORTS
Morgan girls soccer regular season schedule released
By Brian Shaw
With tryouts looming right around the corner on July 29, it is time to start preparing for the upcoming Region 13 season.
For those around the Morgan girls soccer team, they’re still putting the finishing touches on the preseason games that the Trojans will play before Region 13 action gets underway.
The Region 13 schedule has already been published for a Trojans squad that went 8-2 in league play a year ago and advanced as far as the 3A Championship where Morgan lost to Ogden, 3-1.
The Trojans will open the 2024-25 regular season at Union on September 10. Morgan will be at home two days later on Sept. 12 when it takes on South Summit.
The next week will see the Trojans back on the road on Sept. 17 when they travel to Grantsville. Morgan will host Ben Lomond on Sept. 19. The Trojans had a combined 8-0 record when they played those four teams last year.
Ogden, however, was the one puzzle that the Trojans could not solve last year. In addition to the 3A championship
game loss from which the Trojans were playing from behind for the entire game in that 1-3 loss last October 21, Morgan also suffered a 1-5 loss at home to the Tigers and when the Trojans traveled to Ogden they suffered a similar outcome, giving up four goals in a 1-4 setback.
This year will see the Trojans playing host to Ogden on Sept. 24. If there is one game that people will have circled on their calendars, it’s this one for the simple fact that the 3A championship game proved that Morgan could play with the Tigers.
That’s a big ask for any program that wants to tangle with an Ogden team that has won two of the last four state titles and was the runner-up the other two years.
But, under head coach Bryan Searle who has a career 128-50 record going into the season, and helped the Trojans to two state titles back in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, he already is well aware of what it will take to get Morgan girls soccer back to the proverbial mountaintop.
The Trojans will wrap up the month with a game at home against Union—the only time in Region 13 play that Morgan will have two straight games on its home
field.
After that, it’s a sprint to the finish for the Trojans who will play three league games in a week starting with an Oct. 1 tilt at South Summit, a home contest against Grantsville on Oct. 3 and an Oct. 8 showdown at Ben Lomond.
Then it will be time for the second league game against the mighty Tigers of Ogden and a second opportunity at righting the Trojans’ wrongs.
There is no question whatsoever that a memorable season is ahead. l
Summer baseball for Trojans continues as varsity, JV teams pick up wins
By Brian Shaw
With one week of action left to go in the Morgan Trojans’ summer league season, all the attention will soon turn to football.
For now, baseball is still king in Morgan County.
Ironically, both the Varsity and JV teams have 3-5-1 records going into the final week of action.
The Trojans varsity squad lost by the score of 6-16 at Jordan on June 17, suffered a 0-7 setback to Clearfield at home two days later, and closed out the week with a 3-12 home loss to Bountiful on June 20.
But, the next week went much better for the Trojans, as they defeated Roy 8-7 on June 24 on the road and then followed up that victory by holding Bonneville to a 6-6 stalemate.
That gave the Trojans varsity their first tie of the summer league season as they’ll wrap up summer league play this week with three straight-away games: at Cedar Valley July 8, at Weber on July 9 and at Grantsville on July 11. All games start at 6 p.m.
For Morgan’s JV squad, it’s safe to say that they’ve been involved in some slugfests this summer.
The Trojans younger players started off the middle portion of this summer league season with their bats a-blazing as they barely lost an 11-13 decision at Jordan June 17. The next game on June 19 was less than ideal as Morgan lost 1-5 to Clearfield at home.
However, the Trojans JV bounced right back the next day on June 20 in a home shootout that ended tied 7-7 against a good Bountiful squad.
The next two games would be on the road for the Trojans JV, but they were nonetheless entertaining. Morgan would lose 9-11 at Roy on June 24.
Morgan [3-5-1] gave Bonneville all it could handle before losing, 9-10 to
Hunting class offered to beginners
By Braden Nelsen
MORGAN—While it may seem like fall is a long way off, the falling of leaves, and subsequently hunting season will be here before many realize, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is on hand to ensure people interested in hunting are prepared.
To hunt in Utah, everyone born after Dec. 31, 1965, must complete a state-approved hunter education class or participate in the Trial Hunting Program. The Utah DWR has provided the following information to help facilitate participation in these courses for beginners and everyone interested in trying their hand at hunting this season.
To complete hunter education in Utah, interested parties have the option of taking a traditional in-person class led by an instructor or an online course followed by an in-person field day. Both options include a final written test and the “field day,” which includes a hands-on skills demonstration and a live-fire shooting exercise at the end. Prior to taking either course option, students need to buy a hunter education registration certificate online or from a license agent. The certificate costs $12 and is required before the in-person field day.
Both the in-person and online courses will teach about firearm safety, hunter responsibility, and ethics. The online course can be taken at the student’s own pace, while the in-person
course typically has scheduled meeting times and locations. The online course costs $25 and can be registered for on the Utah Hunter Education webpage.
“If you have a young child who’s taking the course online, you can help them understand what they’re learning by sitting with them and discussing the course material as they go through it,” RaLynne Takeda, hunter education program manager for the Utah DWR,
said. “Your child can also take the online course at their own speed, and they can go back and review the material as often as they’d like.”
The instructor will provide additional details about the in-person field day after registering for an available course. Once the online portion of the course is finished, registrants can print their proof-of-completion document.
Utah’s Trial Hunting Program is
wrap up the middle portion of play for the Trojans JV team on June 27.
Like the Trojans varsity, the JV will wrap up play on the road with three games at the same day and time against the same opponents as the varsity squad, two hours earlier at 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Prep team of eighth and ninth graders continued their summer league season as well, as the Trojans lost 4-7 and 1-13 to Syracuse and Woods Cross at Morgan High School on June 17.
On June 21, the Trojans Prep team was back on the field for a doubleheader at home against Corner Canyon. Morgan lost each of its games by the scores of 5-11 and 4-18. The Trojans prep team then wrapped up the middle portion of their schedule with a 2-14 setback at Ben Lomond.
The Trojans prep team will have five more chances over the next two weeks to get their first win of the summer league season; their record currently stands at 0-7. l
another way to get in the field this fall. The program gives prospective hunters a chance to try hunting with an experienced hunter and see if it is something they’d like to pursue. Interested parties are not required to take hunter education to participate in this program.
Prospective hunters must be at least 12 years old to join the program and need to be accompanied by a licensed hunter who is 21 years old or older. To participate, interested parties must complete a brief online orientation course, which can be found on the DWR website. They also need to buy a hunting license and permit for the species they’d like to hunt. In this program, participants are eligible to obtain the following licenses and permits:
• Combination or hunting licenses (good for hunting all small game, including upland game and waterfowl)
• General-season deer and elk permits
• Permits to hunt bear, greater sage-grouse, sandhill crane, sharptailed grouse, tundra swan and turkey
More information on the program can be found on the DWR website.
“Both hunter education and the Trial Hunting Program are great ways to get started in hunting. It’s an activity that not only allows you to get fresh, locally sourced meat but also gives you a unique opportunity to get outdoors and make memories with your family,” Takeda said. “Hunting is also an important tool in managing healthy wildlife populations.” l
A TROJAN player is in action.
File Photo
A MORGAN PLAYER beats the tag at first base.
Photo by Paul L Dineen
AN INSTRUCTOR WITH the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources shows a prospective hunter how to correctly handle a firearm for hunting.
Photo courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
WHAT TO WATCH
Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.
‘Fly
Me to the Moon’ and ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel
F’ both a lot of fun
By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru
Fly Me to the Moon (in theaters)
A good romance can hit the spot better than a late-night brownie.
If you’re looking for just such a treat, you don’t want to miss “Fly Me to the Moon.” A clever, charming and surprisingly funny romance set during the Apollo 11 launch, the movie manages to be unique and deeply satisfying at the same time. Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson have great onscreen chemistry, the supporting cast is fun, and the script puts a great twist on the old “they filmed the moon landing” rumors. All together, it makes for a delicious night at the movies.
The movie starts when a government fixer hires a talented, truth-bending advertising expert (Johansson) to make the Apollo program popular with the public. The launch director (Tatum) wants her gone, but slowly comes to trust her as she genuinely works to keep the program alive. When the government insists on filming a “backup” version of the moon landing, however, the woman who can sell anything has to decide how important the truth really is.
The script is genuinely clever, with the filming plan coming off entirely be-
lievable even though it seems to be fiction. Tatum and Johansson get moments of real depth, both together and on their own, and the supporting cast get their own moments to shine. The humor, which ranges from wit to silliness, never feels forced.
Though the more than two hours of runtime is a little long for most romances, you’ll be having too much fun to notice.
Grade: Three and a half stars
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Netflix)
Let’s pretend this is the only “Beverly Hills Cop” sequel out there, shall we? While it’s not revolutionary enough to restart Eddie Murphy’s career, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is a fun, nostalgic return to a familiar cinematic world. Miles ahead of previous franchise sequels in terms of quality, the movie’s best callback to the original is the fact that it manages to capture some of its momentum.
Some of the old life is back in Axel Foley, as well as Eddie Murphy, and while the nostalgia is thick it never manages to choke out the movie’s zip. Foley may not have changed much in the last few decades, but for the nearly two hours you’re watching this movie that doesn’t seem like such a bad thing.
The movie brings Foley back to Beverly Hills for the sake of his estranged daughter (Taylour Paige) an attorney tangling with corrupt cops. Teaming up with his daughter’s ex (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Foley tries to work his way back into his daughter’s life while he figures out who’s threatening her. With the help of some old friends (Judge Reinhold, John Ashton and Bronson Pinchot), Foley breaks all the rules on the way to saving the day.
Murphy is charming in this in a way he hasn’t been in a while. The dialogue doesn’t crackle like the original, but the high-energy improv he shows off here will be a surprise to anyone who only knows him from middling family films. Everyone else is second fiddle, but Gordon-Levitt uses his acting chops to ground the movie in the handful of moments when it needs it.
Mostly, though, it’s breezy summer fun with old friends. After all these years, that’s enough.
Grade: Two and a half stars
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Celebrity Close-Up
TELEVISION GUIDE
Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison TV Media
Q: I just saw a trailer with Henry Cavill as James Bond, but it didn’t have any more information about the release or anything. When is that movie happening?
A: It’s not. Unfortunately, you were taken in by a fake trailer made by a fan (presumably) with the help of some video tech and artificial intelligence. The trailer, posted by a YouTube account named KH Studio, uses footage
from other films, as well as some digital animation, to make a very believable trailer with Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”) as superspy James Bond and Margot Robbie (“Barbie,” 2023) as an unnamed Bond girl. KH Studios says, far down in the description text, that “this is a concept trailer created solely for artistic and entertainment purposes.” But they titled the video “Bond 26 — First Trailer,” so at least some of the confusion is their fault.
But they were also capitalizing on some real-world speculation. For years, people have made a game of guessing who the next Bond will be. That game heated up when Daniel Craig (“Casino Royale,” 2006) announced he would abandon the role after 2021’s “No Time to Die.” Cavill is among the big stars considered to be in the running. Oddsmakers (yes, people actually bet on this) put him
among the most likely candidates, along with Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Kick-Ass,” 2010), James Norton (“Little Women,” 2019) and many others.
Q: I was sad to see “Bull” end. What’s the actress who played Marissa doing now?
A: Geneva Carr didn’t waste much time before booking an indie movie and a couple of high-profile guest spots after her six-season legal dramedy “Bull” ended in 2022. She appeared in the 2023 romantic comedy “Asian Persuasion,” about an underachiever who comes up with an overwrought scheme to avoid paying alimony to his more successful ex-wife. And she bookended that with one-off guest spots on a couple of guest-hungry series: she did an episode of “Law &
Order” in April 2023, and just a few months ago appeared on “Elsbeth,” the high-profile “Good Wife” spinoff. Next up, Carr has another indie comedy in the works, called “Mooch,” about a golf course caddie who stumbles into a job as a private investigator. We can assume that hijinks will ensue. But we only assume it, because the film is still in post-production. It’s taken a while because it was being made during the Hollywood strikes, thanks to a special arrangement the producers reached with the actors’ union. Shooting finished in January, and they’re now doing the finishing touches while they work out distribution.
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Monday
American Ninja Warrior
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, showcase the best athletes in the U.S. going head-to-head on the world’s most difficult obstacle course. Which contestant can beat the course and everyone else for a cool $1 million?
CBS News: 2024 America Decides: Republican Convention (2) KUTV 8 p.m.
With the 2024 election approaching, Milwaukee, Wis., welcomes members of the United States Republican Party to the Fiserv Forum, where the party’s nominees for both president and vice president will be chosen. The event runs from July 15 - 18.
Tuesday
Women’s International Soccer Friendlies
TNT 5:30 p.m.
The United States Women’s National Team has its sendoff match before heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics with this friendly exhibition match against Costa Rica at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. New head coach Emma Hayes looks to have them ready. America’s Got Talent
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
The auditions continue as even more amateur performers step up to the critical gaze of judges Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara. Can these hopefuls do enough to impress the judges and punch their way to the live episodes?
Wednesday
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
(4) KTVX 7 p.m.
The 25th anniversary of the American version of this classic game show continues with a new set of celebrity pairs stepping up to the hot seat for a chance to win up to $1 million for charities of their choosing. Jimmy Kimmel hosts. Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction
DISC 11:05 p.m.
As the first season of this new series continues, Mitch and Chrissy explore multiple instances of extraterrestrial activity. First, a musician sees a strange object fly over a California highway. Then, two friends believe they were abducted.
Thursday
TELEVISION GUIDE
The Commandant’s Shadow
HBO 7 p.m.
This 2024 documentary sees 87-year-old Hans Jürgen Höss, son of Rudolf Höss, face his father’s terrible legacyby meeting with Auschwitz survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch. While he enjoyed a happy childhood, Anita and many others fought for their lives.
Lucky 13
(4) KTVX 9 p.m.
Just how well do you know what you don’t know? This new game show has contestants tackle 13 trivia questions that not only want to know how well you know the ones you know, but also how well you know the ones you don’t for a shot at $1 million.
Friday
Lingo (2) KUTV 7 p.m.
Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so.
RuPaul hosts.
Dateline NBC (5) KSL 8 p.m.
Hosted by Lester Holt, NBC’s signature news magazine investigates the most compelling stories of the day from breaking news to unsolved mysteries. Thanks to NBC’s expert reporters, viewers get the full picture on the latest world events.
Saturday
The 2024 World’s Stron
gest Man
(2) KUTV Noon
Thirty of the world’s stron gest men compete in the 47th edition of this contest through a variety of catego ries testing stamina, skill, training, and strategy over a course of 12 events. They will be pushed to their lim its, physically and mentally.
Love Lies Bleeding
HBO 6 p.m.
A steamy romance between a bodybuilder (Katy O’Brian) and a gym manager (Kristen Stewart) weaves into dangerous waters when the bodybuilder gets involved with a violent crime family. Can love conquer this criminal underworld? Or will it end in tragedy?
Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie
LIFE 6 p.m.
Shannon (Tanyell Quian) is a college student struggling to pay her tuition who suddenly stops attending classes. The only person who notices is her college counselor Ellen (Naturi Naughton). Determined to locate her, she uncovers a trafficking ring.
Sunday
2024 NFL Flag Championships
(4) KTVX 2 p.m.
While the millions of aging pickleballers might disagree, flag football is the fastest growing sport in the world. As such, more than 280 teams representing the 32 NFL teams compete for glory in this youth tournament from Canton, Ohio.
Snowpiercer
AMC 7 p.m.
Picking up from the end of Season 3, Melanie Cavill (Jennifer Connelly) leads passengers aboard the Eternal Engine, while Andre Layton (David Diggs) leads others off the train and onto Big Alice looking for adventure in this final
Wednesday
Orphan Black: Echoes
As the series reaches the halfway point, events transition to 30 years in the past. During this flashback, Dr. Kira Manning’s (August Winter) research catches the eyes of Paul Darros (Edward De Juan) and Prof. Eleanor Miller (Rya Kihlstedt).
set of houseguests. These new guests will have their every move scrutinized as they interact with each other and overthink everything in this special two-night premiere.
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
As the home screen continues to lure major movie stars, Natalie Portman is among the latest examples.
While she’s done some television work, the “Black Swan” (2010) Oscar winner is making her biggest step yet into that area with the Apple TV+ drama series “Lady in the Lake,” streaming a new episode each Friday. Also an executive producer of the project, which is based on Laura Lippman’s novel of the same name, Portman plays an investigative reporter in 1960s Baltimore who sacrifices her personal life to probe two murders with racial undercurrents. Moses Ingram (“The Queen’s Gambit”), Mikey Madison (“Better Things”) and Mike Epps (“The Upshaws”) also are featured.
Portman has famously been working from a very young age, when her prominent role in “Leon: The Professional” (1994) soon led her into the starpacked cast of Michael Mann’s crime drama “Heat” (1995), which saw her work principally with The Godfather franchise’s Al Pacino. She continued to balance work and schooling, even as she landed the role of Padme Amidala in the prequel trilogy of the Star Wars franchise.
While studying for a psychology degree at Harvard University, Portman still did work on stage and screen, steadily progressing into more adult roles — with “Closer” (2004) and “My Blueberry Nights” (2007) among her significant ventures on that road. During that period, her biggest marker in that way was arguably “Black Swan” (2010), the ballet drama that earned her many honors, including an Academy Award for best actress.
Also familiar from her ads for a personal-care brand, Portman has been visible as well for her advocacy of social causes. Lately, she has been collaborating with fellow star John Krasinski (“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”) and director Guy Ritchie (“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” 2024) on the adventure movie “Fountain of Youth,” also for Apple TV+ — so even if the amount of her work has varied depending on the given year, rest assured that she’s staying active.
(2) KUTV 9 p.m.
Big Brother Julie Chen Moonves returns as host for an all-new season of “Big Brother,” which premieres Wednesday, July 17, on CBS. A new season means a new
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