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Blaze sparked by fireworks destroys Layton home

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—A home at 2220 N. 1495 East was totally destroyed on Sunday after fireworks sparked a blaze near the Kay’s Creek Trailhead that spread to the grass and then to vehicles parked in the driveway. The occupants, one woman and two children were not home at the time.

“The single mother was away but has since returned (to look at the damage),” said Layton City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jason Cook. “We’re working with her trying to make her whole but that’s a hard thing to do.”

The house sits west of the opening of the trail, he said. “The property belongs to the city and abuts her property. It

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Utah Supreme Court upholds lawsuit against legislature redistricting of boundaries

Supreme Court upholds lawsuit against legislature redis- tricting of

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

SALT LAKE CITY—Plaintiffs in a lawsuit over congressional boundaries established by the Utah Legislature were ecstatic over a Utah Supreme Court ruling last Thursday that reversed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a count dealing with citizen ballot initiatives. The ruling opened the door to the original lawsuit being taken to trial. The suit will now go back to Third District Court.

In 2018, Proposition 4 was passed by Utah voters, which created the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission that was tasked with drawing and submitting Utah’s congressional and state legislative districts to the legislature for approval, according to the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Utah website. The group is one of the plaintiffs in the case.

“The LWV and Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) filed a lawsuit in the Third Judicial District Court for Salt Lake County, asserting the Utah Legislature’s alteration of Proposition 4 violated the Utah Constitution’s right to direct lawmaking through ballot initiative. The complaint further asserted that the Congressional districts enacted by the Legislature after the 2020 Census were a partisan gerrymander and violated the Utah Constitution’s clauses protecting free elections, equal protection by the law, free speech and association, and the right to vote,” the LWV of Utah website stated.

“This is a sweeping victory,” said Better

THREE PEOPLE HAVE been charged for setting off fireworks that started a fire and burned down a home in Layton.

Photos courtesy of Layton City Fire Department

RESIDENTS CAN SEE everything that is happening from every angle through the new windows around the election area as ballots are being processed.

New observation windows allow voters to watch ballot counting process

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—The Primary Elections might be over, but the Clerk’s Office is gearing up for a ballot recount in Utah's 2nd Congressional District race between Rep. Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins with only a small margin of votes separating them. The recount begins on July 22 and is expected to be completed on July 25.

The unique thing is residents are welcome to observe the ballot count now or during any election through large windows the county built where everything that is going on is clearly visible.

“The windows are four feet wide and three feet off the ground,” said Davis

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

ANTELOPE ISLAND—In an event that would be a nightmare for arachnophobes, and fascinating for naturalists, Antelope Island is shining a light on perhaps nature’s most misunderstood creepy-crawlies: the spider. With the huge population of the critters on the island, it’s the “Elephant in the Room” says Park Naturalist Trish Ackley, and rather than ignore them, the park has chosen to celebrate these eight-legged helpers.

“The spiders,” said Ackley, “are really the good guys,” and as anyone who has visited Antelope Island during the height of fly and midge season knows, this is absolutely true. Spider-Fest, which has quickly grown to be the second largest event in the park, second only to the Bison Round-up, shines a light literally and figuratively on these helpful, albeit off-putting creatures, and helps to educated visitors about their important role in the ecosystem.

Despite the prevalence of arachnophobia in society, people in Davis can’t seem to get enough of the spiders on Antelope Island. The event started out in the visitors center, but, the attendance soon outgrew that space, and migrated down to the marina, which, as Ackley pointed out, provides for some great viewing opportunities: the closer to the water, there are more flies, more spiders, and bigger spiders too.

As one might imagine, the spiders

County Clerk Brian McKenzie. “That’s for accessibility. The higher ones are designed for standing. You can literally see everything that is happening from every angle through the windows.”

Citizens are free to walk around, he said. “We want people to see what we’re doing.”

Last November Davis County contracted with the state to process all statewide, multi county petitions, he said. “It’s been a very busy election year already. We anticipate that for the 2nd Congressional District recount. We have to recount all of the ballots involved in the race. We have to re-examine all of the ballots that weren’t counted. We have to confirm they weren’t counted for a reasonable reason such as the signature doesn’t match, not signed at all

or they were too late.”

Those voters are notified by email, text, phone call or letter, said McKenzie. “There are curable reasons, those are rejected for a reason that can be fixed then they can get counted. The bulk of them are curable and can be resolved.”

People should be able to vote the way they want, McKenzie said. “I like to vote by mail. For me that’s the way to go but we have a number of people who want in person voting. That’s why we have a polling place in each city. That’s what works better for us. That way if someone chooses to vote that way they can.”

McKenzie said the 2nd Congressional District race is the closest they’ve had in 30 years. “They’re usually not that close. It can happen and it does happen.”

Spider-Fest returns to Antelope Island

on Antelope Island contribute greatly to their ecosystem. Without them, and other insectivores, the island, and the homes in Davis would be overrun by an unchecked fly, mosquito, and midge population. These little island helpers have their work cut out for them, and of course they don’t and can’t catch every fly, but they keep the populations much more manageable than they would be otherwise.

But what spiders will attendees get to see? More than perhaps any other species on the island, attendees will see the Western Spotted Orb Weaver. These industrious spiders spin some of the most iconic webs in the region: the traditional circular web that looks like something right out of a Halloween decoration store. They’re not the only ones either: also present will likely be funnel spiders, grass spiders, and even possible is an ap-

The statute for a recount is seven days, he said. “We anticipate to audit, count, get it certified, canvass and get it done.”

The observation area was completed in March, said McKenzie. “The goal is to make citizens confident in the work we are doing. We want them to come in and ask questions and see what we’re doing.”

Some people have questions, he said. “There’s nothing wrong with that.That (confidence) happens by going to the source of the information. That’s what we hope to do.”

People can be aware of the process by checking the county election calendar, said McKenzie. “They can also call our office and ask. We’d love to have them come and observe and participate in that process. Communication is the message.“l

pearance by the Black Widow.

“All spiders are technically ‘venomous’” said Ackley, but few are actually dangerous to people, like the Black Widow. The comforting thing to remember, assured Ackley, is that just like our parents told us, they are much more afraid of people than people are of them. This does make sense, given the fact that, to them, we’re enormous, towering figures – any bite on their part, said Ackley, is reactionary, they never go on the offensive.

For those who still aren’t feeling up to seeing these animals up close, there’s still plenty to do and learn. As in past years, there will be crafts for the kids and adults, spider poetry, a photo contest, scavenger hunts and more. Spider Fest 2024 will be held on July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and starts at the Antelope Island Marina. More information on Spider Fest and any other activities and events on Antelope Island can be found at stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island. l

DAVIS COUNTY CLERK BRIAN MCKENZIE oversees elections. The ballot processing area is quiet now but starting Monday, July 22, it will be a buzz for the recount in Utah's 2nd Congressional District race.

Photos by Becky Ginos

THE STAR OF THE SHOW: one of the many spiders of Antelope Island balances on gossamer threads, posing for the camera.

Photos courtesy of Trish Ackley

ONE OF THE TOUR guides from a past Spider-Fest explains what spiders do on Antelope Island.

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Compiled by Becky Ginos

Suspects throw lit fireworks into crowd during 4th of July festivities

The Layton Police are asking for the public’s help to identify some suspects who were throwing lit fireworks into the crowd of people at the Layton High School soccer field during the City’s July 4th festivities. Police said a large group of 100 or more young people gathered near the vendors on Constitution Circle then made their way to the soccer field. The male pictured is wanted for questioning and witnesses identified him as one of the people throwing fireworks, a LPD Facebook post said. The city is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of one or more

of the suspects involved. Please call the department at 801-497-8300 with any information and reference incident number L24-17356.

WWI collection display

Farmington American Legion Post 27 is hosting a WWII collection display July 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Legacy House of Park Lane. The patriotic display features thousands of WWII memorabilia, including uniforms, flag, trench art and more.

Vehicle fire threatens gas station

Over the weekend South Davis Metro Firefighters responded to a vehicle on fire that was threatening a gas station. Crews also provided mutual aid to a Farmington structure fire and Salt Lake City grass fire in addition to their average medical calls.

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1924

Our national monuments

Our national monuments a hundred years from now will be numbered among the priceless possessions of the American people. At present they are pretty much neglected, both by the federal government and by the people. There are 30 or more in charge of the Interior Department and Congress gives the National Park Service but $12,500 to care for all of them. Visitors to the 18 where records were kept numbered but 212,820 last season. But that is because the people know almost nothing about the national monuments. Someday these national monuments will be made easily accessible and fixed up; then the people will flock to them. For all of them are well worth seeing and many of them are among the wonders of the world.

1934

Bountiful City to build power plant is vote of council

For several months past the Bountiful City Council has been considering whether it should go into the light and power business but Wednesday night this was settled. Whether to buy the distributing system of the Bountiful Light and Power Co. and continue to buy current from the Utah Power and Light Co. or make its own current with diesel engines was difficult to decide principally on the account of the cost the former costing $60,000 while the latter about $96,000.

1944

Clinton sergeant wins medal

For achievement in aerial combat Sgt. Samuel W. Taylor of Clinton, has been awarded the air medal. He is a tail gunner on a B-24 Liberator with the 8th Air Force, stationed somewhere in England.

Sgt. Taylor is the husband of Mrs. Hettie A. Taylor and the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of Clinton.

1954

Work is progressing on the Lions community fireplace

Another community project, sponsored by the Bountiful Lions Club is taking shape as the long-desired community fireplace and barbecue is being

constructed at the city park just east of the Youth Center. This particular project is the result of much planning, investigation and cooperation on the part of all concerned, including the Lions Club, Bountiful City and the Davis School district. It is felt that it will fill a very definite need in the community and it is anticipated that will be completed within a few weeks to be used yet much this summer.

1964

Plot arrangement studied for Btfl. swimming pool

The new indoor swimming pool for Bountiful moved a little closer to reality this week.

Plans are about ready for bids. One item yet to be resolved is location of the pool on the ground.

One possible way is to place the building near the north property line, with parking and a patio to the south. This would give a colorful landscaped area in front.

1974

New art center

Bountiful Mayor Morris F. Swapp has announced the establishment of a Bountiful Art Center in cooperation with the Davis-University of Utah Program for Higher Education.

At the same time the mayor, through his education committee, announced the appointment of Anton (Tony) Rasmussen, young Salt Lake City artist who has exhibited in many parts of the country, as director of the new center.

“The art center has been created to nurture and fulfill the artistic potential so evident in the Bountiful area,” Mayor Swapp said.

1984

Here’s the good news: lake level drops; bad news: still high

GREAT SALT LAKE—The water level of the Great Salt Lake has finally reached its peak. Ted Arnow, district chief of the U.S. Geological Survey, said the lake has reached its seasonal high point after rising steadily for the past nine months. The lake level will now recede for the next several months, but just how fast will depend on the weather and temperature because the lake is landlocked and has no way to recede but through evaporation, Mr. Arnow explained.

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he Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is darkness, Light; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

This prayer is one that we all can use to decide on some of the most important areas in our lives. These principles were written in a simple, concise manner, and they have remained useful for hundreds of years. When St. Francis wrote this amazing prayer, he didn’t restrict them to any one individual or any one church. He made it available for all of us to receive the benefit. What matters most in our lives can be a difficult concept to measure. At times, we all get lost, so to speak. Maybe we question ourselves, our background, or our future. We may question our worth, our confidence, our direction for life, and as a result, we may lose

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The Prayer of St. Francis

our motivation. We may even question our existence. This beautiful, significant prayer is useful for identifying many of the most significant areas in life.

JOHN WATERBURY

So, what is the role we have chosen to play in life? And what kind of legacy are we creating? The reality is that when we get lost, we may forget many of the significant answers to these questions. Fortunately, through the process of rediscovering the answers, we will eventually find ourselves once again.

For myself, I pray that we will have an abundance of that which matters most, so that we may be able to judge our worth accurately, and not define ourselves by that which matters least. Specifically, as we prepare ourselves to manage this process, it is imperative that we look for opportunities that will lead to high expectations, hard work, and values that will enable us to commit ourselves to something greater than ourselves. Fortunately, opportunities are endless, and we all have unique abilities to make these contributions. Unfortunately, at times we may be stubborn or unyielding, as we take a circuitous route that leaves behind emotional scars and bruises. In this manner, there are lessons to be learned, tears to be shed, people to be

loved, and beauty to be shared. For some, the road to insight is long and winding.

But for those who are spiritually in tune, they need to remain hopeful and helpful for those who have taken the long course.

All that glitters is not always gold, but sometimes it is.

And things don’t have to be perfect to be good. Most of us fall into this category, so the answer is to hate less, work hard, give more, and forgive always. Take the higher road. Move beyond the past. We always have a choice. In this process, we can find joy in the journey.

So, what does all this mean? I don’t think that the answers to this question were ever meant to be so complicated that we would give up. There is wisdom to be gained from experiencing the exhilaration and freedom of the light, and there is emotional depth to be gained from tolerating the intolerability of the darkness. Life is full of these lessons. They’re like sign posts. They’re everywhere. Sometimes we see them and change our course early on, but sometimes we ignore them until the pain and discouragement force us to change the direction we’re moving. Fortunately, life is not a curse, it’s a course. We can alter our course.

But sometimes the apparent futility of learning these lessons makes us believe that we should give up, that it’s a waste of time to keep trying because this is as good as it gets. And once again, with this kind of thinking, it’s easy to get lost. The fact is that we are becoming, and we only become by beginning again and again. And if we ever believe that it’s too late to begin again, then we rob ourselves of that which might have been. We need to remember that seldom does anyone get everything right the first time. There is always a price to be paid for insight. And, no matter what, there is always someone who can help us redefine our emotional pain, and thereby, increase a positive perspective that can change lives.

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

A snake in the birdcage and the Trump assassin

F ormer President Donald Trump barely missed several hissing bullets that would have ended his life last Saturday.

The world watched a miracle take place as former President Trump barely missed an assassin’s bullet. Thousands of people in the audience witnessed this in person and multiple millions of people watched it live or have since seen the video replayed many times.

July 13 will go down as a day that will forever be remembered in American history. It was a sad day when there was an attempt made to take a former President’s life while he was campaigning for reelection.

While most Americans are relieved that the heinous attempt on Trump’s life was not successful, we mourn that some people sitting in the crowd were not as fortunate. At this writing, one man in the crowd was killed while two more persons remain in critical condition. The question has surely been asked why do innocent people have to suffer and even die while simply attending a political rally? Most likely, the assassin’s target was only Trump but he was apparently not concerned

that others might die as a result of his actions.

Evil always afflicts the innocent. Time and time again, we have seen mass school shootings where a shooter had a specific target in mind yet others were killed and suffered along with the targeted victim. Evil has no boundaries or concerns about the results of its actions.

We have heard it said over and again that this was a sad day in America. It is also sad that every political campaign event will be crawling with security at an even higher level. This doesn’t mean that the most recent event in Pennsylvania was not crawling with security. In any event, a snake can slither into a crack and then suddenly strike to inflict pain and devastation.

Recently, a neighbor was out of town and his sister was taking care of his two pet birds. She was shocked when she went to feed them and discovered a four-foot-long snake was in

the cage and had killed one of the birds. How the snake got into the house is unclear. How the snake got up to the elevated level where the birds were seemingly safe is hard to understand. However, it was there and in time would have killed the second bird.

Somehow, my cousin got the head of the snake between a pair of scissors and called another neighbor to help. They managed to cut off the head of the monster snake before dragging it out of the birdcage. Unfortunately, one precious pet bird perished and the second one was terrorized before the snake was killed.

Assassins and mass shooters are like slithering snakes crawling quietly to strike their victims. They hide, they are creepy and sneaky, and plot to move under the radar. The Secret Service, FBI, and local police must work hand in hand to screen every nook and cranny as well as every high and low space to hopefully deter such an act from happening again.

Tragically, it’s happened too many times before. Abraham Lincoln was sitting in an unprotected theatre booth in Washington, D.C. President Kennedy was riding in a convertible and was a wide-open target from various angles. Martin Luther King Jr. was caught off guard on the balcony of a Memphis Hotel. John Lennon and his wife were simply walking into their New York City apartment building. There are many others that have been targeted throughout history. We can never let our guard down. Even when our guard is high, there is the risk of a slithering villain lurking in the vicinity.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. l

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EDUCATION

School board discusses building new pool for high school swimmers

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—Pool space for high school swimmers in the Davis School District is hard to come by. Currently, the nine schools are competing for pool time at three of the district’s community partners, South Davis Recreation, Layton and Clearfield.

The school board is looking at possible options to build a new pool. Craig Carter, Business Administrator and Dr. Timothy Best, Healthy Lifestyles Section Director gave a potential pool discussion update presentation at the last board meeting.

“Other sports teams can practice in different places but swimmers need water,” said Best. “We’re trying to find space at three locations but when you need to put them in the pool three times a day it’s quite challenging for student athletes.”

Customers have first priority, he said. “Right now the municipalities tell them when they can use the pool.”

“Interest in swimming has grown dramatically,” said Carter. “Some schools have put a cap on the team because they can’t find enough lane space.”

Carter and Best gave an overview of what a new pool should look like:

• At least a 50M X 25yd competition pool.

• Adjustable bulkheads for flexible configurations

• Sensor Blocks – provides accurate timing in individual events, relays, DQ’s, etc.

• Video Scoreboard with timing, scores, next races, etc.

• Multi use pool – competition swimming, lap swimming, water polo, lessons etc.

• Adjustable floor for depths from 3m to 1 inch.

• Designed to eliminate water turbulence – depth, gutters, wide lanes, lane dividers

Other proposed features include:

• Wheelchair lift/raised floor for Unified Sports teams

• ADA accessible restrooms/locker rooms/team rooms

• Seating for 800-1,200 spectators

• Built to USA Swimming Standards to allow regional, state, intermountain meets

• Adequate deck space to accommodate multiple teams

• Provides a high-altitude competition/training facility

“We have well over 300 kids that compete,” said Best. “We’d have probably 20 lanes instead of three. We could put half of the high schools in at one time. It would benefit our schools, community and student athletes if we had more water.”

Carter said funding would come through the Davis Education Foundation fundraising efforts, community donations and possibly a small LBA (local building authority) bond.

“We have some capital reserves set aside that was earmarked for community pool expansion,” he said. “We’ll start looking for an architect with pool experience and visit other pools. We’ll also collaborate with local entities on how to design that. We’re in negotiations for land with the potential of starting next spring.” l

Davis School District committee creates coaches code of ethics

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—A subgroup of the Davis School District Board of Education tasked with developing a coaches code of ethics, reported its progress to the board at their last meeting on June 18. The purpose is to set guidelines for coaches to follow in order to be an example to players and create an environment of respect.

The committee developed a one page document listing four areas coaches need to adhere to accomplish that culture. Those are:

• Represent

• Lead

• Act

• Communicate

“We want coaches to look at it and be able to read it quickly and understand it,” said Board Member Emily Price who along with Board Member John Robison chaired the committee. “I hope this can be posted in the schools by the gym so people can see it.”

The group was made up of Price and Robison, three to five parents, Davis School District employees, principals from Clearfield and Woods

Cross High Schools, an athletic director and representatives from each high school.

“I played sports, my kids played sports and some of them are playing now,” said Allison Steed, a parent representative on the committee. “I’m passionate about a coach's influence for good. Kids learn how to win and lose with grace.”

Coaches should have the same values, she said. “We expect clean language and to treat kids with respect. We want them to create an environment where kids can thrive. A space where they feel confident and leave better than when they came.”

“When I was head coach at Davis High there was a coach that loved to yell,” said Robison. “He’d get in the kids’ faces. I had to tell him that was not the way we treat kids. You’ve got to back off.”

They can still make kids work hard, he said. “We’ve heard from parents loud and clear that they want the coach to correct their kid but in a way that he or she can grow and learn but still hold them accountable.”

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THE PROPOSED POOL would be at least a 50M X 25yd competition pool.

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Colorful mural brings together community and small town feel

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—When customers come to the Young Powersports Layton dealership they’re going to see more than just a building. On the side of the new service center is a colorful 137’ x 20’ mural on the side of the building as part of the 100 year celebration of being in business. Davis County artist Jourdan Biesinger and her business Adrenaline Murals carried out the project.

“Young Automotive applied for a grant through Discover Davis,” said Biesinger. “I got a call from marketing about doing the painting. They wanted it to represent Davis County culture and be something residents could be proud of.”

Biesinger said Young looked at the initial concepts and narrowed it down. “The art changed so many times. They wanted something fun and unique.”

They liked the mountain landscape but it was missing something, she said. “Young is an edgy brand. A lot of the employees have tattoos, etc. so we gave it some tattoos and tread marks and everybody liked it.”

Biesinger started Adrenaline Murals three years ago. “It was a side hustle. I did all of the painting at the time then I found my team. We did large chalk art so I knew we worked well together. There are four part-time artists plus me.”

The mural took about three weeks to complete, she said. “Every mural is different. Every artist works at a different speed.”

It’s a 52’ building, said Biesinger. “We want to preserve it. We put on a high quality anti graffiti top coat so it washes right off if someone messes it up.”

This is a tight knit community, said Justin Custis, General Manager of the dealership. “Clients have been doing business here for 30 years. We wanted to make this a landmark in Layton for generations to come. Somewhere you can take a picture of the family. Bringing the small town feel is what we’re going for.”

First the mountains tie into the state, he said. “It brings in some color and diversity. The historic motorcycle is the biggest tie and its vibrant appeal to all different people. It brings history into our future.”

There are some Easter eggs in the mural, Biesinger said. “They’re for the community to find. There’s the Swan Princess and we hid the logo of the old Post Of-

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started in a grass space then spread to a camper, a tow truck and vehicle in the driveway and ignited then extended into the home.”

Cook said dispatch started receiving calls about 1:30 a.m. reporting a brush fire. “Then callers said cars were involved then the house became involved.”

Witnesses indicated that they saw young people in the area, said Layton Police Lt. Travis Lyman. “We were able to track them down and they ended up confessing to being involved.”

Three people, two adults and one juvenile were charged in the incident, he said. “The two adults were given a citation for discharge of fireworks outside of approved times, reckless burning and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. One of them was also charged with failure to stop for law enforcement. The juvenile was sent to juvenile court.”

Neighbors Nancy Sylvester, Daniela Harding and Kimberly Mulholland jumped in to start raising funds and collecting items for the family.

“Within 48 hours we had already raised $2,000 and in kind donations,” said Sylvester. “She’s a single mom and she lost everything. She is so sweet

Boundaries Executive Director, Katie Wright. “This gives voters the right to pick their legislator instead of the politician picking their voter. Voters have the right to reform government and legislation. They can’t just repeal that.”

This is a check on runaway power by the Utah State Legislature, she said. “The court was unanimous. Proposition 4 was passed by the voters. They exercised their constitutional right to ballot initiatives.” Unfortunately, the balance of power got out of skew deeply, said Wright. “We saw the judicial branch give power back to the people returning the balance.”

This is a historic decision, said Ben Phillips, legal consultant for voting

fice that used to be there. People say Layon without the T so we put a tiny T in so they can have their T back again.”

The whole Young team has been incredibly supportive, she said. “So we hid some splatters that are significant to them and special for the staff too.”

Biesinger is a veteran and most of the painters are women. “I like that it’s a woman owned business,” she said. “I can provide jobs for artists that can have fun and get paid for it.” l

and humbled by this. She forgives the kids who started the fire because she said ‘she did dumb things when she was a kid.’ She’s a loving and forgiving person. We want to help her get back on her feet.”

Sylvester said the woman has two kids ages 10 and 12. “The kids have grown up here. She plans to rebuild but fortunately she has a place to go to. It is such a tender mercy. We’ve seen a lot of miracles where everything lined up for us to get together and do this.”

Daniela saw the fire and heard explosions, she said. “I heard sirens but didn’t get up. That ended up helping because I was able to start organizing because I hadn’t been up all night.”

It’s devastating, said Sylvester. “One side of the house looks like it’s blown out. You can’t walk inside of course. It’s a miracle she wasn’t there, especially at night. Things can be replaced but obviously lives can’t.”

Cook said it was a busy weekend for them. “Just the day prior a brush fire started west of the Union Pacific and FrontRunner track at the Eastview Subdivision, 355 E. 900 South. The tracks were closed years ago and the last homes in the subdivision abut the railroad tracks.”

There are dense trees and heavy grass, he said. “Embers pushed into

rights, Redistricting Campaign Legal Center who is representing the plaintiffs in the case. “The legislature can’t just ignore voters’ right to reform the government. It’s a fundamental right that the legislature has to respect.”

When voters passed Proposition 4 in 2018 for fair and independent redistricting the legislature repealed it, he said. “They did their own partisan gerrymandering and gutted it.”

Senate President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Mike Schultz released this statement after the Utah Supreme Court’s decision. It reads in part:

“Utah has been recognized as the best-managed state in the nation, with a strong spirit of collaboration known for solving tough issues for the citizens of the state. This is one of the worst outcomes we’ve ever seen from the Utah Supreme Court. Rather than

the grassy area between the tracks and I-15 at Layton Parkway. Because of the configuration of the homes three homes were eminently threatened. One shed and a child’s swing set were slightly affected. The cause is likely man-made but has not been identified yet.”

reaching the self-evident answer, today the Court punted and made a new law about the initiative power, creating chaos and striking at the very heart of our republic.”

The Utah House Democratic Leadership Team released this statement:

“We commend the Utah Supreme Court’s decision allowing the lower courts to proceed with the lawsuit challenging the legislature’s redistricting boundaries. We urge the court to thoroughly examine the issues at hand and promptly resolve the case before the next election cycle. This timely action is crucial to prevent prolonged uncertainty and to uphold the integrity and public confidence in our democratic election process.

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In between these fires, Cook said they had a bunch of other calls. “We had non related medical calls, etc. It’s a busy time of year for us.”

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cating for a redistricting process that maintains the integrity of our elections and respects the rights of all voters. We remain committed to honoring the will of the people who passed Proposition 4, establishing an independent redistricting commission, and are dedicated to working with stakeholders, advocates, and community members to ensure a more inclusive and representative democracy where every vote counts, and every community is fairly represented.”

“It’s hard to predict timing,” said Phillips. “The legislature can make their own arguments but it’s hard to see how they can repeal what the people wanted with Prop 4.”

People expressed what they wanted, he said. “The (Supreme Court) decision is a powerful one. It affirms the rights of the people.” l

THE 137’ X 20’ MURAL has a historic motorcycle as one of many tie-ins to the dealership. Courtesy photos

ARTIST TARA MOORE paints part of the mural on the wall of the Young Powersports Layton dealership. The mural coincides with the Young Automotive Group’s celebration of 100 years in business.

CREWS WERE KEPT busy the day before when a brush fire near I-15 and Layton Parkway threatened homes. The homes were not harmed.

Photo courtesy of Layton City Fire Department

SPORTS & RECREATION

Viewmont grad finds success on the United States Women's Deaf National Team

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

CENTERVILLE—Image being on the soccer field and not being able to hear what the coaches or other players say. That’s what it’s been like for Taegan Frandsen since she started soccer as a 4-year-old. But now that she’s a member of the United States Women's Deaf National Team, she’s found her place. She’s playing with teammates who are experiencing the same thing she is.

“This is the first time I’ve been around people like me,” said Frandsen, who graduated from Viewmont High in 2021. “They all understand what I’m going through. I’m not the odd person out.”

It’s a culture shift, she said. “It’s so crazy. They know what makes it easier for you. It helps with the team culture too.”

Frandsen was born with an enlarged vestibular aqueduct, the narrow canal that runs from the inner ear to the skull. “The tube is too big,” she said. “That causes the fluid in my ears to fluctuate (causing hearing loss). I was born with more hearing than I have now. It’s progressive so it will go until I have no hearing.”

Frandsen said she started playing soccer when she was 4 or 5 years old. “I switched to keeper when I was 8. I’m 21, so for 13 years. “I started playing goalie for two reasons, I hated running and fell in love with it and the adrenalin rush.”

It’s so much fun to be the person everyone depends on, she said. “It’s stressful but rewarding.”

In 2021, the Deaf Women’s National Team held an open camp, said Frandsen. “Players came from all over. You had to pay to play. It was kind of a tryout. I was invited back to camp and made the roster.”

The Deaf Women’s National Team officially joined the U.S. Soccer’s Extended National Team program in 2022. “We were funded by the soccer federation so from here on we don’t have to pay for anything,” she said. “We had to fundraise $5,000 to go to Brazil. That’s a huge commitment so we’re lucky we don’t have to pay.”

The team played in the Deaf World Cup against England, Japan, Turkey and

Poland, said Frandsen. “We beat everyone and beat Turkey again in the final in 2023. We won the Gold Medal and I won the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper of the tournament. It was awesome.”

Last month the team played Australia in a historic match, she said. “This is the first time an international match was held in the states. It was the first game that was televised. It was a great opportunity for (potential) players to want to be on the team. There was a great influx of players after Australia. About 600 people reached out to us.”

Frandsen said it was different playing on hearing teams growing up. “I wouldn’t say it was hard. The coach would adjust for me and they were really inclusive. They just had to understand that if they yelled at me across the field I wasn’t going to hear them. They’d give instructions during halftime.”

There was a learning curve, she said.

“But it wasn’t as dramatic since I started so young. My coaches would try different ways to find what worked for us.”

The elements are especially difficult during a game, said Frandsen. “The wind affects my hearing aids. Sometimes I will cup my ears to block the wind.”

Being on the team has given Frandsen the opportunity to visit other countries. “I’ve gone to so many places that I wouldn’t have gone to,” she said. “They weren’t countries on my bucket list. It’s cool to travel and experience another country.”

Frandsen said she also got to experience how others sign in different countries. “During the Deaflympics we would all go to eat and we’d talk to other countries. It was interesting to see how ASL is in Britain, etc. Sign language is different in all the countries.”

After the Australian game was televised, Frandsen said so many deaf kids

told her she was an inspiration. “One mother said ‘my son plays soccer. Now he can see people who are like him.’ Sometimes you think you’re the only person, that no one else in the world is like me. I want to be a role model to let them know they’re not the only ones in soccer like them. I would have killed to have a role model.”

Frandsen is a senior at Weber State University studying zoology and hopes to become a veterinarian. “I do some personal training on the side,” she said. “When I’m not with the team I try to get some soccer in as well.”

Goalkeeping can be stressful, said Frandsen. “If you make a mistake you can miss a huge goal. It helps to have the memory of a goldfish. After the game you can’t dwell on it forever. During the game I picture a toilet you flush after the game.” l

Spring sports superlatives: Bountiful athletes make All-State teams

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

The spring sports season saw some tremendous performances from Bountiful athletes. Several players were named to the 20024 All-State teams. Here’s a look at every spring sport and which Bountiful players were recognized.

Boys volleyball

After years of club play, boys volleyball had its first season as a fully sanctioned sport. The Redhawks’ first season was a stellar one. Bountiful was a perfect 14-0 in Region 5, capturing the league title. Overall, the team was 24-7 and earned the No. 3 seed in the Class 5A state tournament. Bountiful advanced to the state championship game before falling to Maple Mountain, 3-0. Two Bountiful players received the high honors of making the All-State First Team.

Sophomore outside hitter Landon Chism racked up 366 kills and had 57 aces and 232 digs. He also boasted a .225 hitting percentage. Fellow outside hitter Connor Burelson, a senior, was on the First Team too. He had 322 kills, 78 aces, 212 digs, and a hitting percentage of .229. On the Second Team was junior setter Kainoa Evans, while freshman setter Aidan Sanford and senior libero Vicente Perez made Honorable Mention.

Boys Lacrosse Another newer sport, boys lacrosse, featured some Bountiful athletes on AllState teams as well. Junior long stick midfielder Britton Tidwell led the way with a First-Team All-State selection. Tidwell had an outstanding season, leading the Redhawks to a third-place finish in Region 5 with a 5-2 mark. The Redhawks were 10-8 overall. Tidwell had 61 ground balls and caused 21 turnovers.

Bountiful’s Tate Terry made the Second Team. The senior attacker was a key contributor on a squad that scored 207 goals this past season. Short stick midfielder Faletau Satuala, a senior All-State football player, was Honorable Mention All-State for the Redhawks in the spring.

Boys soccer

In boys soccer, the Redhawks placed third in a competitive Region 5 with a 9-5 record. They were 11-6 overall and

reached the quarterfinals before losing to Wasatch 3-1.

The lone entry on the All-State team was senior forward Tom Thorne. He led the Redhawks this past season in both goals and assists, compiling 10 and eight, respectively. Thorne wrapped up his high school career with 12 goals and 10 assists.

Softball

The Bountiful softball team won the Region 5 title this past spring with a glossy 13-1 record and an overall mark of 27-5. In the 5A state tournament, the Redhawks advanced deep into the playoffs before falling to eventual runner-up Springville.

Three Redhawks players were named to the All-State teams, with three making the First Team. Junior pitcher/third baseman Ella Miller, senior first baseman/ catcher Jaci Alvey and senior catcher Athena Tongaonevai were First-Team selections, contributing to Bountiful’s excellent season. Miller had a batting average of nearly .400, hit 11 home runs and brought in 29 runs. On the mound as a pitcher, she was fabulous, striking out 279 batters and boasting a 1.90 earned run average. Alvey’s batting average was a tremendous .495, and she also had 38 RBI and 29 doubles. Tongaonevai hit 12 home runs, compiled 49 RBI and had a batting average of .490. On the Second Team was senior third baseman and pitcher Melissa Turpin. She was 7-0 and had 39 strikeouts and had 38 RBI. l

TAEGAN FRANDSEN (CENTER) celebrates with a teammate after winning the Deaf World Cup. She won the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper.

Photo credit Joy Marshall Media

THOMAS THORNE, BOUNTIFUL (30) mixes it up with Stockton Moynier (6) and Holt Mitchell (3) in a match last season.

File photo Roger V. Tuttle

Trails

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

Hiking is a great exercise for those who enjoy the outdoors. However, not everyone wants to spend hours trekking through the woods and up steep inclines. If that’s the case, Millcreek Canyon is home to a great hike for you.

The Mount Olympus Pipeline Trail is a 3-mile out-and-back trail that doesn’t take too much effort and gives you gorgeous views along the way.

If you hit the trail early enough,

you’ll enjoy a good bit of shade, but the later it gets, the more the sun will hit you. The trail is well-traveled enough for solo hikers to feel safe passing other hikers, but not too busy that it will feel crowded.

Hikers are welcome to bring their furry friends with them for the hike, but be sure to watch for bikers going down the trail. As you begin the hike, you’ll get up a slight incline to the flat path and come up to a trail sign. To follow the Pipeline trail, you’ll want to keep to the left.

The trail will take you along the

Olympus Pipeline Trail

mountain overlooking the canyon. Sounds of the flowing creek will keep you company as you make your way through. At the end of the trail, you’ll find a stream flowing under a bridge. At this point, you can turn around and head back to your car. If you’re feeling up for it, though, there are more trails you can follow.

One of those trails is the Grandeur Peak Trail, which is a more challenging route than the Pipeline Trail. This trail is also accessible for dogs, so if you didn’t plan on continuing on but brought your

pet along, they are welcome to trek on.

The trail follows the creek, so they can drink some water and cool down from the heat as you hike. If you don’t feel like continuing from the Pipeline Trail, the stream is the perfect spot to turn around and head back the way you came. This trail is perfect for those looking for an easy walk to start their day with the flat ground and spectacular views. l

Photos by Bailey Chism

Viewmont players make their presence known on All-State teams

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Class 5A All-State teams have been revealed, and top Viewmont athletes were part of the squads.

The spring season saw strong seasons from some Viewmont teams, as well as memorable performances from standout players. Here’s a look at which Viewmont athletes made AllState rosters.

Boys volleyball

It took some time, but this season finally saw the arrival of boys volleyball.

Viewmont had a nice season, as the Vikings were second in Region 5 with a 12-2 record. Viewmont went 19-12 overall and reached the quarterfinals of the 5A state tournament as the No. 9 seed.

One Viking player, senior libero Daren Tovey, was Third Team AllState. He led a group of hard-working players in the first year of the sport at Viewmont. Tovey graduated this past school year, so the Vikings will need to replace his production and leadership next season.

Girls lacrosse

Viewmont was two games out of first place in the Region 5 race of girls lacrosse. The Vikings went 11-3 in league play, tying Box Elder for second. They were 13-4 overall and lost in the second round of the 5A state tournament.

Two players – sophomore midfielder Cecelia Walton and senior

defender Avery Drake – were Second-Team performers on the All-State squad. Walton was a no-brainer on the team. She piled up a head-turning 102 goals this past season, third in the state and tops in 5A. She added 14 assists and 128 ground balls while forcing 44 turnovers. Drake had 64 ground balls and forced seven turnovers. She added 31 points – 26 goals and five assists.

Boys lacrosse

The boys lacrosse team finished the spring season with a 2-5 mark in Region 5 and went 6-12 overall. The Vikings fell in the first round of the 5A playoffs to Salem Hills by the count of 11-9.

Recognition came to Viewmont’s Sam Terreros. The senior made Honorable Mention All-State, being the team’s lone All-State representative.

Boys soccer

The boys soccer team also had one All-State performer. That honor went to senior Will Morris, a defender. After a solid campaign, Morris was named to the Second Team of the All-State squad. Morris was a big part of a defense that allowed just 18 goals in 15 games.

The Vikings were 8-7 overall and placed fourth in Region 5 with an 8-6 mark. The Vikings lost their first-round playoff contest to region and Davis County rival Woods Cross by the score of 1-0.

Baseball

The Viewmont baseball team won

the Region 5 title by going 12-2 on the season, finishing one game ahead of Woods Cross. Overall, the team was 19-7 and lost in the opening-round super regionals two games to one to Box Elder.

Despite the early exit, Viewmont was in the spotlight after the season, as junior Cal Miller was named 5A Player of the Year. Miller, who pitched, played catcher and lined up at shortstop, piled up the stats for his team. Miller had a terrific batting average of .543 to go along with a .686 on-base percentage. He hit 11 home runs, two doubles and seven triples while bringing in 38 runs. He had 87 strikeouts and finished with a pitching record of 8-1.

Miller will be back as a senior in 2025, giving Viewmont a lot of reasons to be optimistic for the season.

Softball

Two Viewmont players made the All-State team in softball after the Vikings placed fifth in Region 5 with a 4-7 record. Viewmont was 9-14 overall.

Senior pitcher Molly Roberts was named to the Second Team after winning five games on the mound this season. She retired 57 batters this past spring. She also drove in five runs and had six doubles and a triple from the plate.

Sophomore shortstop Ricki Smith was Honorable Mention All-State. She had 28 RBI and hit five home runs, a triple and 12 doubles. l

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History on Main

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The museum is placing QR codes on the businesses along Main Street that have videos with the history of what was there before. The museum is also hosting its annual Bountiful History Bus Tour as part of Handcart Days. Tours start July 20 at the Bountiful Museum & Learning Center, 305 North Main. The free tour is approximately one hour long. The first one leaves at 1 p.m. and then comes every half hour with the last tour leaving at 3 p.m.

Photo by Becky Ginos

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Compiled by Peri Kinder

July 22-28

North Salt Lake Food Trucks Night

Monday, July 22, 5-8 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Pioneer Day Scholarship Breakfast

Wednesday, July 24, 7-10 a.m.

Adults: $5; Kids: $3; Family $20 Bowman’s Parking Lot, 326 Main Street, Kaysville

Heritage Museum of Layton Chalk Art Contest

Wednesday, July 24, 7 a.m. - noon

Tickets $15, kids under 12 free Heritage Museum Cabin Plaza, 403 N. Wasatch Dive, Layton

Pioneer Day Evening Concert: Riders in the Sky

Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m., FREE

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Pioneer Day Electric Light Parade

Wednesday, July 24, 10-11:45 p.m.

Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, July 25, 4-8 p.m.

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Bountiful Library Summer Book Sale

Thursday, July 25, 5-8 p.m.

Bountiful Library, 735 S. Main Street

Layton FEST

Friday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. to dusk

Food trucks, entertainment, local vendors

Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive

Bountiful Music in the Park Concert Series: Vision Friday, July 26, 7 p.m., FREE Bountiful City Park, 200 W. 400 North

Free Friday Film Series: Zootopia

Friday, July 26, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Movie in the Park: Beauty and the Beast Friday, July 26, 7:30-1-:30 p.m.

William R. Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville

Cherry Hill Concerts: Pladdouhg Utah Friday, July 26, 8:30-10 p.m., FREE Cherry Hill Grant’s Gulch Stage, 1325 S. Main Street, Kaysville

Antelope Island Spider Fest Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spider-themed presentations, crafts, food and more

Antelope Island Marina, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse

Free Sunday Concert Series: Cori Connors & Friends Sunday, July 28, 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.

Picking up the clues on homeowner scams

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

DAVIS COUNTY—It used to be the biggest scam most people worried about was finding an email from a wealthy Nigerian prince who was simply looking to share his immense fortune. Over the years, as technology has advanced, and the average person has become more and more savvy to scams, the methods employed by the dishonest have changed, evolved, and become more difficult to detect.

Scammers will still target vulnerable populations, and while in the late 90s and early 2000s that may have been just the elderly, their net has widened to include many age groups. One such population they have hit hard, however, is new homeowners, and it’s worth reporting on just a few of the ways that people will try and take the money of this population.

Buying a home is a huge step and one that, in today’s economy, is harder and harder to make. Exorbitant home prices, unattainable interest rates, and lack of homes themselves all contribute to fewer and fewer homes being sold. This sets up first-time home buyers as prime targets: they’ve never owned a home before, and they have just been saddled with a whole slew of new payments. Not to mention, since fewer people are buying homes, it places a real target on their backs, there’s no pack in which to hide.

Of these new payments, perhaps the most important is the monthly mortgage.

Many new homeowners are already familiar with large monthly payments as they’ve been paying rent up until owning. However, they’re often paying to a completely new entity (a lender, or mortgage company), and these lenders can change throughout a 30-year mortgage. It can be extremely confusing. The important key to avoiding mortgage scams is communication.

Most lenders and mortgage companies will be sure to point out the official channels of communication to their clients, whether that be email, in-person visits, phone calls, etc. What scammers will do is send communication that may look official, but is in no way, shape or form connected with the real lender. These letters will often claim that a payment has been missed, and unless it is made immediately, the homeowner will default on the loan, making the stakes extremely high.

The key to avoiding this scam, as with any other, is communication. Speaking with a lender or mortgage company before making any sort of payment based on this letter or email can help avoid a costly mistake that is unlikely to be resolved. It’s important to know the names of the people who have worked with the homeowner in the past as well because scammers have really stepped up their game when it comes to fake phone calls.

It’s happened to many people: a

call from an unknown number comes through, and either it is left unanswered, or, it stops ringing almost immediately. Then, there’s a voicemail. On the recording, after a brief whine (which, nine times out of 10, can tip a person off that it’s a prerecorded line), a casual, friendly-sounding person will introduce themselves, often by only their first name.

These people say that they’re calling in regard to something they had previously spoken with the homeowner about, usually interest rates, or a better loan, and that they’re simply returning the call. They give a callback number or email and encourage follow-up. It’s not a robot voice anymore, nor is it someone from a call center in a foreign country. It sounds totally convincing, except, it’s 100% a scam.

In addition to the high-pitched whine before anyone starts speaking, if it sounds to the homeowner unlike anyone they’ve spoken with before or anything they’ve spoken to about, then they’re probably right. As with the mortgage scams, the best practice is always to speak with someone who is familiar first and check, before making any payments.

Finally, there are the home warranty scams. A home warranty can be an extremely valuable tool: for a reasonable annual fee, homeowners can get many things in their homes fixed or replaced for the price of a simple copay. It makes sense, therefore, that scammers would

prey on new homeowners looking to renew their warranty.

These scammers will again, send letters or make phone calls to homeowners saying that their warranty is about to expire and that they should renew it, or be without that extra safety net. These phone calls are littered with official-sounding language and often the word “renew,” making the homeowner think they’re getting the best deal possible. In reality, these scammers will use very specific words and phrases to skirt the law, making new homeowners pay through the nose without the possibility of a refund.

The best thing to look for in these instances is official names and logos from the existing warranty. Often, a warranty company will only send communication through approved channels, or through the account associated with the warranty. If a letter comes to a home and looks official, a homeowner must check with their warranty provider first before calling the number on the letter or making any payments.

As much as people would like to be trusting, and believe that others have their best interests at heart when it comes to homeownership, and the hefty price tags that come with it, a healthy dose of skepticism can go a long way. Even a simple phone call or email to the right people can save thousands of dollars up front, and a lot of stress later on. l

Karen Moss Corbitt (front center) explains

code works to Classy Chassis owner Angela Werrett (left)

Bountiful History Museum Director Sandy Inman (right).

OBITUARY

Antoinette Czarnecki Edson

Nov. 5, 1950 - Jul 16, 2024

In the early hours of July 16, 2024, angels welcomed Antoinette Czarnecki Edson into her final rest at the age of 73. Born on Nov. 5, 1950, to Anthony and Dorothy Czarnecki, she was known as Tonette, Toni, Mom, Gramma, Nana Noni, Grandma Pony, and Busia (among other names). She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and devoted servant of the Lord, and brought light and joy to all who knew her.

Antoinette is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. Allan C. Edson, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership. She leaves behind a cherished legacy in her children: Allison Dean (Peter), Angela Edson, Andrea Kaiser (Kevin), Aaron Edson (Stephanie), and Amber Edson. Her memory will continue to live on in her 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, who were the delight of her life. She is also survived by her sister, Darlene.

Antoinette was preceded in death by her beloved son, Adam Michael Anthony Edson, and her precious grandchildren, Sage Edson and Peter Dean. She now rejoins them in the eternal embrace of the Lord, alongside her sister, Dawn, and her parents, whom she has longed to see for over 30 years.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Antoinette lived her faith through constant service to others. She had fond memories of her church service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as Farmington, Centerville and Bountiful, Utah. Her compassionate heart gave selflessly, often beyond reasonable means. Nevertheless, she found joy in helping her children and giving to anyone in need, including those receiving care at her husband's medical practice.

Antoinette's love for music was a defining aspect of her life. From a young age, she performed for anyone her father would introduce her to, and loved the spotlight. She found immense joy in singing and cherished the moments when she could perform and listen to music, especially when performed by her children. Her home was always filled with the harmonious sounds, which created many memories of love and togetherness.

In addition to her love for music, she loved acting. She taught drama in middle school, and performed roles in many stage plays and musicals, as well as in television

programs and movies. It was clear that the highlight of her time in the spotlight was performing in Savior of the World in the Conference Center Theater at Temple Square.

Her service extended beyond her family and community to the sacred walls of LDS temples, where she found spiritual fulfillment in serving according to her faith. Antoinette’s life was a testament to her unwavering devotion to her Heavenly Father and her commitment to living a life of generosity and service.

As we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the beautiful life she lived and the eternal reunion she now enjoys with her parents and other family members and friends who have gone before. Her legacy of faith and service will continue to inspire and guide all who were blessed to know her.

A funeral service to honor Antoinette's life will be held at the LDS Chapel located at 1476 N. 300 West, Bountiful, UT 84010 on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m., with a viewing beforehand beginning at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in her memory to the LDS Philanthropy Fund at donate. churchofjesuschrist.org/contribute.

Services will be streamed live on Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and this obituary page.

Antoinette Czarnecki Edson will forever be remembered in our hearts as a beacon of faith, energy, and unwavering dedication to her family and the Lord. May she find joy in her next adventure.

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Davis County woman joins Big Brother household

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

Big Brother announced the 16 new houseguests moving into the Big Brother house, and one woman from Davis County is among them.

Big Brother is a reality show where 16 contestants live in one house, fighting to be the last one standing. It’s a vote-based show, where both contestants and viewers can vote to “evict” someone from the house. They’re given a shopping budget to buy food and other necessities. Each week, they take part in challenges, and if they do well working together, their budget expands. Each contestant is fighting to be the last one in the house to receive a large cash prize at the end.

Angela Murray, a 50-year-old real estate agent from Syracuse, joins the Big Brother house for an unforgettable season with an “unexpected twist.” For the first time, the 16 houseguests will have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.

Angela said she’s going into the Big Brother house being “unapologetic Angela.” She said she’ll be wearing her heart on her sleeve, but not shying away from her “big mouth” tendencies.

“I’m not afraid to share with people what my opinions and thoughts are, whether you want it or not,” Angela said.

When asked why she’s going to win Big Brother, she said her “people person” personality will be a big help.

“I am very intuitive to how people are acting, how they’re thinking,” she said. “I can read faces, so I’ll always know when people are scheming, and

if they’re scheming behind my back, I’m going to know that right away so I can alter the course of what they’re trying to do.”

Additionally, “this new group of Houseguests will experience an unforgettable summer with jaw-dropping surprises as ‘BB AI’ takes over the ‘Big Brother’ house,” the press release teases.

“From summer camp, to tech, to the multiverse, 'Big Brother' loves to put a twist on topical and pop culture themes,” said executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan in a news release. “This summer’s ‘BB AI’ theme promises to bring the fun, the comedy and the unexpected game play that is a hallmark of 'Big Brother.'”

Following the two-night premiere on July 17 and 18, “Big Brother” will air Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, the last of which features the live eviction show. l

Clinton J. Bullock (6368)

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BULLOCK LAW FIRM

353 East 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone: 801-521-6660

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Attorneys for Personal Representative

DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT DAVIS COUNTY

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of George Steven Bertram, Deceased.

Probate No. 243700333.

DANA BARRUTIA, by and through her attorney, Clinton J. Bullock, 353 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; or (2) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah lawwithin three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

Date of first publication: 7/12/2024

CLINTON J. BULLOCK, Attorney for Personal Representative 353 East 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: (801) 521-6660

Publishing: 7/12/2024, 7/19/2024, 7/26/2024

Clyde Snow & Sessions, PC 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone: (801) 322-2516

Facsimile: (801) 521-6280

wzb@clydesnow.com

Attorney for Linda C. Neumeyer

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Linda C. Neumeyer, whose address is 512 North 180 East, Centerville, Utah 84014 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative’s attorney of record, Wayne Z. Bennett at the following address: 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111; or (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

/s/ Wayne Z. Bennett

Wayne Z. Bennett

Clyde Snow & Sessions, PC 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone No.: (801) 322-2516

Attorney for Personal Representative

Publishing: July 19, 2024, July 26, 2024, August 2, 2024

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Davis County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Aug. 15, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. SEWAGE EFFLUENT NOTICE(S)

NS032 (NS032): Woods Cross City propose(s) using for sewage effluent reuse 13.721 cfs OR 8283.421 ac-ft. from (South Davis Sewer District) for MUNICIPAL: In

NS056 (NS056): City of North Salt Lake propose(s) using for

from (South Davis Sewer District) for MUNICIPAL: In City of North Salt Lake.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer Publishing: 7/19/2024, 7/26/2024

Neumeyer, Probate No. 243700393

ANGELA MURRAY, from Syracuse. Photo courtesy CBS Entertainment

MORGAN COUNTY NEWS

Covering Your Community

Camp Freedom teaches youth about the origins of freedom

By Verlene Johnson

hat started out as a family activity in 2020 organized by Debbie Taylor and Pamela Smith for their grandchildren to learn about the founding of America has now turned into a camp in Mountain Green called Camp Freedom.

“Since we both have a deep and abiding love of liberty, we wanted to instill that in the hearts of our grandkids,” commented Smith. She said word got around and others wanted to participate with them getting bigger and bigger every year with 175 kids joining in the five-day event this year that was held July 8-12. Each day brought a special

guest from American History to teach youth, ages five to 12, along with youth leaders ages 13-18, about important events that helped bring freedom to America.

On the first day, they were visited by Henry Knox, Lydia Darragh, William Bradford and George Washington; with each of them talking about the role they played in American history during the Revolutionary War.

During craft time the kids learned about John McCrae, who wrote the now famed poem, “In Flanders Field,” after witnessing the tragedy of war. The campers were also encouraged to look for members of the armed forces and thank them for the freedom their service provides.

Day two brought James Armistead Lafayette, Betsy Ross and John Hancock. They also learned about Fort McHenry, where the British launched an attack for 25 hours in an attempt to get to Baltimore. They learned that it was this battle where Francis Scott Key penned "The Star Spangled Banner." After learning about the inspiration behind our National Anthem, they got to shoot off some bottle rockets to represent the rocket red glare.

Day three brought a visit from Abigail Adams and Catherine Littlefield Greene. In addition, a visitor came to tell the group about Ellis Island and the process the

A SMALL REPLICA of the Mayflower. Campers learned from William Bradford, who came to America on the Mayflower. He was the first Governor of Plymouth that established free enterprise in America prior to the American Revolution.

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Morgan City increases utility fees, implements short-term rentals business license

By Linda Petersen

Morgan City has increased customer service charges on some utilities. The city did a power rate study in 2022 and initiated a new base rate. It is now increasing by about 50 percent, City Manager Ty Bailey told the city council at their July 9 meeting. The residential customer service charge for electricity, both city and county and commercial non-demand increased to $7.50 from $5.

“We're working our way up to $10 instead of hitting $10 at the same time as the rate,” Bailey said. “[This] is an incremental change, but because we did both that and the power rate last year, this is a lot more tolerable, but it still heads in the right direction.”

Small commercial, both city and county, went to $15 from $10 and large commercial, both city and county, to $75 from $50. The city has also increased the cost of yard lights from $1 to $2 per light. “I know you've gotten a lot of pushback on our power rates, but the reality is we just didn't have any fund balance to

absorb the losses, and that tide's turning now,” Bailey told the city council. “Even Rocky Mountain Power is proposing a 30 percent increase to the Public Service Commission. In evaluating the last year we're good with the rate so we're only proposing to adopt that change in the base charge based on our rate study.”

The pump rate has increased to $7.50 from $5 and the net metering residential and small commercial customer service charge, both city and county, to $9 from $8.

The city has also increased its base water fees by 10 percent in line with the recommendations of the city’s water rate study. For a residential ¾ inch connection with 8,000 gallons that would be a new base fee of $38.19 (county $52.05; Mahogany Ridge $48.36).

That study had planned for a new city water tank in 2029, but that’s not going to happen, Bailey said. “There’s no possible way we're going to get there so we are building a little bit of a fund balance.”

The water fee increases are necessary to build up some reserve funds, something the city hadn’t been doing

for some time, Power Foreman Clark Crook told the city council. “The recommendations are that you have adequate reserves. They recommend at least six months because if you went into a multimonth power increase like we had in one month [last year] you'd be a little more sheltered.”

Morgan also is now requiring a business license for those who operate short-term rentals (for under 30 days) in the city. The new fee is $50. If needed, building inspection and fire inspection fees will be $50 each. These facilities will not qualify for a primary residence tax exemption.

“This ordinance does two things; one, it requires a business license … the other thing it does is for those that are trying to do short-term rentals it gives them a legitimate path forward so if they do have a complaint or a bad-stay experience they have a business license to say ‘I went to the city and I checked all the boxes and I'm running a legitimate operation here because I complied with all of the requirements,’” Bailey said.l

Attempted assassination on Donald Trump

In a shocking turn of events, former president Donald Trump narrowly avoided being killed by an assailant’s bullet which whizzed by his head at a rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Trump’s ear was grazed by the bullet but was otherwise unharmed. The attack left two critically injured, and killed one, Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed on the scene. The attack garnered a huge response from both home and abroad, condemning violence in the political world. The attempt also raised many questions of safety for Trump as he continues his campaign for the presidency, and why the building from which the shooter fired was not cleared preceding and during the event.

Classified documents case against Trump dismissed

In another landmark political victory for the former president, the classified documents case against Donald Trump was just thrown out by Judge Aileen Cannon. Judge Cannon dismissed the case saying that the prosecution’s appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. The reasoning behind Judge Cannon’s decision was that an appointment from the Justice Department, part of the executive branch, excludes important input from Congress. Detractors have cited previous, and similar cases with the same conditions which were not dismissed.

Salvage voyage returns to Titanic

For the first time in 14 years, RMS Titanic Inc., the only company with salvage rights to the wreck of the famous ship, is returning to the site for a different kind of mission. The organization will be using sophisticated technology to digitally map the wreck in its current condition. This will also be the first significant voyage to the wreck since the deadly implosion of a submarine in June of last year. The imaging mission will be an important landmark in comparison to the 2010 imaging mission, to see the current state of deterioration of the wreck. Although deep in the Northern Atlantic, the Titanic is being slowly consumed by microbial organisms that eat iron and steel, forming the now iconic “rusticals” that encase the wreck.

Cave on the moon 250 miles from the landing site of Apollo 11, scientists have just proved the existence of a fascinating aspect of Earth’s moon. A large cave, estimated to be over 100 feet wide, and 100 feet long was discovered at the Sea of Tranquility. It is theorized that the cave is one of many, and a collapsed ancient lava tube from the days of the moon’s formation. The significance of this find comes into play when considering the eventual return to the moon, and establishment of semi-permanent colonies there. Scientists believe that astronauts could use the natural protection of these caves to keep them safe from cosmic rays, solar radiation, and micrometeorites without having to construct from scratch time-consuming and costly shelters.

GEORGE WASHINGTON, who visited twice during the camp taught the campers the Battle of Trenton and the crossing of the Delaware.

A LOOK BACK

immigrants went through in order to be allowed into America.

After learning from these great historical examples, the campers enjoyed a fun water fight that cooled them off!

George Washington made another visit on day four bringing along his granddaughter Nelly. James Madison and Benjamin Franklin also made a visit to Camp Freedom

During their activity rotation, the campers were able to review the things they had learned throughout the week. If they answered a question correctly, they had the chance to throw a ball and dunk one of their youth leaders!

The final day was their Freedom Celebration. This was a celebration for the whole family of the campers. Participants performed a few songs they had learned throughout the week. Awards were presented to those who memorized important passages throughout the week such as “The Pledge of Allegiance,” The Articles of the US Constitution, The Bill of Rights and the Preamble to the Constitution.

After the program, there were activities for the whole family to enjoy including the dunk tank and other water activities to cool off on a hot summer day.

“I was amazed and in awe of all that goes into this camp and what my daughter gets out of it,” said one parent, Joseanne Ware. After attending last year, her five-year-old daughter, Adaline, was counting down the days until the camp started. “She surprised me a couple of times with the piece of history she is able to recount to me and when I ask her where she learned that she’ll often tell me it was at Camp Freedom.” She added, “I’m so grateful for Camp Freedom because she’s being taught in ways that I can’t teach her on my own.

“I loved getting to walk through the ice water with George Washington,” said Adaline. She added that the dunk tank on Friday was actually her favorite.

To learn more about Camp Freedom visit their website https://www.campfreedomutah.com/ l

JAMES ARMISTEAD LAFAYETTE a slave during the Revolutionary War, taught the campers that during that time most enslaved people were not allowed to learn to read, despite this he learned to read and write. Because of this, he proved to be an asset to the colonists. He urged the campers to take their education seriously.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, the first Postmaster General was also one of the founding fathers. Despite not having a formal education, he became very knowable which earned him the title of Dr. among his peers. He taught the children about his many inventions and encouraged kids to read at least 30 minutes a day.

WILLIAM BRADFORD with Pamela Smith and Debbie Taylor, founders of Camp Freedom.

AFTER WASHINGTON TAUGHT the campers about crossing the Deleware, they too walked through some ice-cold water to help them think of how cold it must have been for these soldiers who crossed over on Christmas night.

CAMPERS LEARN about the three branches of government.

TRIVIA DUNK TANK

YOUTH LEADERS

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No One Fights Alone deemed a success in helping families in Morgan fighting cancer

By Bryson Hone

“N

o One Fights Alone” is a fundraiser that helps not only raise money for the people in the community but also helps show people who are afflicted with cancer that nobody is in this fight alone. Through this event, they can find support in Morgan County.

No One Fights Alone started on the 13th of July. “The event was extremely successful this year!” said Bobbi Eddy, the current manager of the cancer fundraiser. “We had more people there this year than ever before: anytime we can raise money to help those fighting cancer, it is a success. It has blessed the lives of others both financially and just letting them know they are seen and remembered.”

In November 2020, Brance John Brown created the event when he was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer. The community showed his family so much love and support. This affected Brown so much that he decided to create a special event called No One Fights Alone.

The community received the event well, and since then has created a tradition that has lasted throughout the years.

Three main events happen in the fundraiser, the Crossfit, the silent auction, and of course the 5k and 10k.

On the July 13 the Crossfit event started at 6 a.m. A large group of participants went through a ferocious workout, all while showing each other support and encouraging everybody around them to keep fighting.

This was a great way to reinvigorate the community to continue the fight against cancer. It showed the participants and others watching how united this community really is.

From 7:30-9:30 a.m. a silent auction was held at Riverside Park. Many people donated their time, money and even some items for the auction.

This helped raise money that goes directly towards people fighting cancer in Morgan. All of the money went to local families in need and is a huge blessing in their life.

A special thanks was given to those who donated items and those who purchased items making the silent auction a huge success.

The 5k and 10k started at 8 a.m. that same morning. “Brance was able to fight stage four colorectal cancer for over three years and finally found rest in the arms of his Savior and Redeem -

er Jesus Christ on the 10th of April of this year. I never heard Brance complain or say why me or let cancer win. He quietly went about doing good. Always willing to help those in need, never looking for recognition,” Eddy said before the race started. She continued, “His sweetheart and boys were his world and I’m sure they still are. He is the reason we are here today and the reason we will be here together in years to come doing everything we can to let all those fighting and their loved ones know

From Lisa’s Kitchen: BERRY SCONES

Having been born and raised in Oregon – before I found the wonderful state of Utah – I grew up with the POV that blackberries were an obnoxious, invasive and thorny weed that offered small delicious fruit but at a painful price. Too many times to remember, I had fallen into the arching thorny brambles trying to reach the protected berry. I had conditioned myself to give a wide berth to this briers. When I moved to Utah – I discovered there were actually gardeners who had PURPOSELY planted and were caring for this vegetation! I am NOW one of those gardeners! In our family, whoever grows the most fruit, wins. So I grow a few of these brambles: raspberries, blackberries & tayberries. This scone recipe is wonderful for any of these berries (even blueberries) but since my blackberries are so plentiful right now – blackberries made it into the magical mixing bowl.

Tips for success: Use the butter right out of the refrigerator. Using butter out of the freezer is very hard to grate (I usually impale my fingers from pressing so hard). Also, chilling the scones in the refrigerator right before baking gives the butter time to set (so the scones do not splay out while baking).

I just had to make back to back batches – these delicate buttery scones were eaten so fast.

Hicks Haven By Lisa Hicks

INGREDIENTS:

4 C Flour

½ C Sugar

4 t. Baking Powder

½ t. Salt

1 C Butter – grated, very cold

1 C Milk ( whatever you have on hand)

½ t. Vanilla Extract

1½ C Berries - fresh or frozen (not too many)

Lemon Glaze

1 C Powdered Sugar

1½ T. Lemon Juice

¼ t. Vanilla Extract

1 t. Poppy Seeds (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375° and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper – set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in thoroughly the grated butter.

In a liquid cup measurement,

they are not alone.”

With this beautiful message, the races started. People of all ages showed true strength as they ran the difficult trek. Parents, kids and grandparents alike gave it their all and once again proved just how resilient Morgan County really is.

This event along with more pictures can be found on their Facebook page titled “No One Fights Alone 5k.” l

pour the milk and add the vanilla extract, stirring to combine. Carefully stir in milk/vanilla mixture into the flour mixture. You do not want to over mix, but it is tricky to incorporate the liquid to make a dough. Once dough is beginning to cling together but is still a bit shaggy, transfer to a lightly-floured surface.

Sprinkle the berries over the dough, and lightly work the dough until the berries are combined. Divide the dough into two even pieces, and mould each round into an 8” disc. Cut each into eight wedges and transfer wedges onto the prepared cookie sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. While the scones cool, prepare the glaze by whisking listed ingredients together.

When scones are cooled, drizzle glaze lightly over the top of each scone. Allow to sit and harden before serving. (Good luck with waiting – my family does not)

PEOPLE GATHER at Riverside Park for the silent auction. THE RUNNERS for the 5k and 10k.

PARTICIPANTS for High Fitness.

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WHAT TO WATCH

‘Twisters’ and ‘Young Woman and the Sea’ both deeply satisfying for genre fans

By Jenniffer Wardell

The Movie Guru

Twisters (in theaters)

Don’t focus on whether “Twisters” is a sequel or a remake. The important this is if you liked the original, you’ll like this one.

The new movie manages to beautifully capture the vibe of the original without copying anything but the basic concept. There’s still plenty of dramatic, dangerous moments, a nice sprinkling of movie science, and appealing enough characters to keep the quieter moments interesting. There’s also more of a focus on the impact of twisters, a nice bit of modernization. Add in the incredible chemistry between Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, and it all adds up to an excellent night at the movies.

Clever viewers will feel the trauma coming in the movie’s opening scenes, but the majority of the movie follows Kate Carter (Edgar-Jones)

years after the twister-related trauma. When an old friend asks her to come back into the storm-chasing game, she has to face both her past and some of the biggest tornadoes Oklahoma has ever seen. Can she figure out a way to help everyone caught in the twisters’ path?

Edgar-Jones is good as the traumatized scientist, spunky beneath the extremely understandable PTSD. Powell continues to be the most charismatic man in Hollywood at this point, taking what could have been a deeply cliched character and making him extremely likable. They’re a delight together onscreen, charming enough in parts to make the movie seem like an unusually restrained romantic comedy. Anthony Ramos has a smaller role, but he brings some real depth.

If only all sequel/remakes were this satisfying.

Grade: Three and a half stars

Young Woman and the Sea (Disney+)

If you’re one of those people who find sports underdog stories deeply satisfying, then you definitely want to check out “Young Woman and the Sea.”

Based on the true story of a young woman determined to overcome all odds and achieve a successful swimming career all the way back in 1926, “Young Woman and the Sea” is a straightforward, satisfying look at what it takes to achieve your dreams. Anchored by an excellent performance from Daisy Ridley, the movie is just as rousing in its own way as classics such as “Rudy” and “Hoosiers.” Though the emotional beats are all familiar ones, they deliver all the rousing spirit you could want.

Daisy Ridley plays Trudy Ederle, a young working-class girl growing up in Manhattan who dreamed of becoming a professional swimmer.

Unfortunately, no one took female swimmers seriously at the time, and the struggle for sponsorships and legitimacy is nearly impossible. Rather than give up, however, she decided to go to France and train to be the first female swimmer ever to cross the English Channel.

The structure of the movie is oldschool, evoking the era of movies like “The Rookie,” “Miracle,” and “Remember the Titans.” That makes it incredibly family-friendly, and though that also means there are no surprises genre fans won’t miss them in the slightest. Ridley does fantastic work as Ederle, so determined to swim that it’s easy to buy into her dream. We might not understand how big a deal it is to swim the English Channel, but Ridley makes us feel how big a deal it will be to Ederle. After that, how can we help but cheer her on?

Grade: Three stars

Fireworks, open fires not allowed in certain Morgan City areas

By Linda Petersen

As Morgan City residents prepare to celebrate Pioneer Day, July 24, possibly with fireworks or at barbecues or campouts they should be aware there are fire restrictions in certain areas of the city. The restrictions executive order took effect June 13 and will remain in effect until further notice.

The affected areas are north of 600 East and 700 East to the city boundary; east and south of Imperial Drive, including the South Morgan Cemetery, to the city boundary and 200 feet on either side of the Weber River bottoms.

In these areas, no open fires of any kind are allowed except within established public facilities in improved campgrounds, picnic areas or in permanently constructed fire pits at permanent private homes served by pressurized water. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation. The use or discharge of any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other pyrotechnic devices including explosive targets is not allowed. Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation or operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor is also prohibited. Those with a permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act at a specific location are exempted from

these prohibitions but the permit does not relieve the permittee of liability if a fire does occur. State or fed

eral fire officer or firefighting forces performing their official duties are also not subject to these restrictions. Similar restrictions have been enacted in Morgan County and on and state lands within the county.

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Morgan Junior Livestock Showmanship and sale information

The Morgan County Fair is almost here, which means the livestock shows are right around the corner. Each livestock show at the fair always starts with showmanship. This year’s Morgan County Jr. Livestock Ambassadors have some tips and tricks to help all the 4-H and FFA livestock kids get ready for this year’s showmanship classes.

Hog Showmanship tips, by: Brynn Peterson and Jadie Shupe

We are this year's hog ambassadors. We love showmanship and want to share some of our tips and tricks with you. We both have shown together for the past eight years, and we have been to shows all over the state.

To start off we are going to talk about things to not do in the ring. Having your hand on your hip/buttock is not recommended. It looks awkward and unnatural. Instead, put your elbow on your hip and have your forearm resting in front of your stomach, making it so your hand is there to brush off your pig if needed. You can even carry a brush in that hand if you need to brush off your pig.

Hair is in, meaning don’t clip your pig. The only part of your pig you need to clip is their head, then you’ll blend the hair into their neck. You also want to be taking care of your pig’s skin now. You don’t want to wait until the fair to start focusing on skin care. This is something that will make you stand out to the judge. If there is a tie in the show the judge may look at your pig’s skin to determine who wins. We like to condition our pigs every day, with conditioners that you can purchase at the dollar store. We also put lotion on our white pigs and oil on our dark pigs to express their color more.

First impressions are everything, the first three steps into the ring are the most important. Act like you are the best and are going to win. You want to be intense and have good eye contact with the judge. Always stay calm no matter what your pig is doing. When you are a calm showman, it will impress the judge. While you're in the ring, make sure you are making long passes, and wide turns, using the whole ring to show off your pig. Another thing to be thinking about is making sure you are showing all the angles of your pig to the judge the front, back, and sides. And most important of all, remember to have fun!

While you are showing, the judge may ask you questions. Some questions may be about your pig, while others may be about the pig industry itself. You need to make sure that you do your research so that you are ready to answer any questions the judge may ask you. Some examples of questions the judge may ask are: what's your pig's ear notch, how much does your pig weigh, what is your daily routine, what are some issues in the pig industries, etc. Having a good understanding of the pig industry can benefit you in the show!

Some ring tips that we suggest keeping in mind are to make sure you have a whip that you and your pig are comfortable with. To carry either a brush or a rag in the show ring with you. Sometimes judges will sprinkle shavings on your pig, and it is good to have a brush to get it off. Things not to bring in the ring are cell phones, hats, sunglasses, and never chew gum. All these things look unprofessional in the show ring.

Having a well-trained pig is essential for showmanship. Some judges might leave all the gates open. They also might even have you leave the ring and come back. Some judges might have you switch pigs with another showman. You never know what a judge might ask you to do, they can make you do some pretty crazy stuff.

Sheep Showmanship tips, by:

Kayla Gale & Sydney Jensen

Today we are going to talk about lamb showmanship. Showmanship is a large part of the livestock business as you are showing the lamb. Making the lamb look its best is the most important part of showmanship. When you're showing a lamb there are a few key points to elevate your lamb’s best features. The first way to make this happen is hand walking, the second is setting the legs properly, and third making sure they brace. If we can get our lambs to do this while in the ring, we can create champions. First, allow the lamb to look its best while walking. This is by far the most important part of the showmanship process. A good way to train them is by hand walking for 15 minutes every day. When we walk our lambs, we want them to walk with their heads held up high and at a pace that will suit the lamb, and

yourself. We want them to be constantly putting one foot in front of the other. Sometimes when our lamb doesn’t want to work for us, a good way to get them moving again is by gently tapping their inner side a couple of times. This is better than tapping them on their dock. When we tap them on their dock, they tend to hunch their backs and pull their back legs under them. This makes the lamb look bad and makes the judge less interested in you or your lamb. When we have a lamb that will hand walk correctly, it makes the judge see you in a favorable way and gives you a better chance for success in the show ring.

The second key point of showmanship is keeping your lamb set correctly. Setting the legs in the right spot is what the judge sees the most, so doing this correctly is important. Oftentimes in the show ring, our lambs’ legs can be off by even the smallest amount and it can cause us to lose the win. When you set the legs, you want to make sure you aren’t stretching them too far, this is called supermanning them. We also don’t want to set them too close to each other, when we do this, they become hunched in their back. When setting the legs we want to make sure the back legs are slightly extended, and the front legs are straight off their front shoulders. To make sure the legs are set, look over the lamb. If you can see both hocks, the back legs are set correctly. You want to set the front legs directly underneath the lamb. When you set legs, take a step to the side while still holding their head, and make sure they don’t look stretched or not stretched enough. Hand-setting legs is considered better than pushing them with your feet or bracing until they set.

The last key point of showmanship is bracing. They don’t need to be bracing the entire time, as long as they look like they are bracing. A good way to help them learn how to brace is by backing them down a hill or bracing them into a ditch. This way they will learn to drive uphill. We also want to make sure when they brace their front end does not sink. This does not make the lamb look good, and this makes it harder to brace. Make sure as you are bracing your lamb, they are standing tall and holding their head up properly.

Showmanship is about how you and your lamb look together. When your lamb works well for you, it makes you look better. We want to make sure you and your lamb look your best. We want your lamb to have a fresh, clean hide and clean leg wool. Also, make sure we look professional and confident.

In conclusion, hand walking is the most important thing in the show ring. We want their heads held high and have them walking at a pace where the lamb is constantly moving and looking its best. Next, when setting the legs we want them in the right place and not off from one another. We don’t want them supermanning but we also don’t want them hunched. And third, making sure they brace. Allowing your lamb to stand tall and drive forward. If you have any questions about this, please contact us.

Show time

We have two weeks until the fair, so be sure to practice with your animals every day! The weather has been hot so be sure that you and your livestock stay well hydrated. We want to wish everyone the best of luck. If you see us during the fair and have any questions, please be sure to ask. We are happy to help in any way we can. See you at the fair!

What to expect at the Jr. Livestock sale Aug. 3

If you have ever been to an auction, you know it is fast-paced and full of action. The Morgan County Jr. Livestock Sale is no different. On the day of the sale, the exhibitors are hustling to prepare their animals for the sale. Fair patrons are wandering around to view the livestock projects, and you, the buyer are trying to find out how to complete the buyer registration process. We would like to make this a little easier for you this year and give you a step-by-step look at a day in the life of a Morgan County Jr. Livestock Buyer. When you arrive at the Morgan County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 3, 2024, you will be directed to the buyer’s parking lot. From there, make your way to the north end of Ray Little Pavilion. Go to the Buyer’s sign-in table and pick up your buyer’s number. You will be asked for contact information for billing and meat-cutting instructions. After you have received your number, please enjoy the complimentary donuts

enjoy the buyer’s lunch.

What is the Live Weigh vs. Hanging Weight and What Kind of Yield Can I Expect?

at a recent event.

There is always some confusion about how much an animal weighs when it is purchased at the sale how much meat will actually be put into the freezer. We hope that the following will help you determine what all means. Live weight is the weight of the animal before slaughter. The hanging weight or carcass weight weight of the slaughtered animal as it hangs from the rail. At this point, the hide and organs have been removed. The animal is then cut into packaged meat cuts. Freezer weight is how much meat goes into the freezer after packaged.

LIVE WEIGH vs. Hanging Weight and yield chart.

Buyer’s Corner Processing and Cuts of Meat

and juice/coffee. Feel free to wander around the barn and observe our youth preparing their animals for the sale. The steers, hogs, and lambs are located under the pavilion.

is packaged.

Buyer’s corner processing and cuts of meat

Determining how to have your animal processed can be confusing. At the Morgan County Jr. Livestock Sale, try to make this process as easy as possible. After the sale, representatives from some of our different processing companies will be there to help you through this process. Before you arrive, it is always nice to have a better understanding of what you can expect to get from your purchased animal. The following is a general list for steer, hog, and lamb.

The sale will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Grand and Reserve Champions from each species will sell first beginning with the steers, then hogs, then lambs. After the champions have sold, the animals will sell in order of their placing in the show ring. The sale program will designate blue, then red ribbon animals. White ribbon animals are not eligible for the sale. We sell a predetermined number of steers followed by hogs and then lambs in a rotation. For example: 2 steers, 10 hogs, 6 lambs.

Note: All animals are purchased whole. You will need to find someone to share with if you don’t want the animal. We may be able to help you if you are unable to find anyone.

Steer: A quarter of beef will not take up more than 3 shelves in a side-by-side refrigerator or two ordinary ice chests. (for a whole beef x 4)

2-3 chuck roasts

1-2 cross rib roasts

3 – 4 packages of short ribs

2-3 London broil

1 bottom round roast

1 sirloin tip roast

1 brisket

2-3 packages of sirloin steaks

If you would like to bid on an animal, please raise your buyer number into the air. Our ringmen will acknowledge your bid with a LOUD shout! The auctioneer will then continue to ask for a higher price. If you are outbid, the ringmen will look to you to bid again. If you are successful in buying the animal, a 4-H/ FFA member will bring you a buyer’s slip. On this slip, you will indicate if you would like to keep the animal and have it processed or if you would like to pay the amount between what you bid and what the floor price is for the animal. This information is on the sales program. If you choose to keep the animal, you will need to indicate on the buyer’s slip where you would like to have the animal processed. You will be responsible for the cost of the cut and wrap. As a small gesture of thanks, you will also be given 2 tickets to the buyer’s lunch for each animal you purchase.

Determining how to have your animal processed can be confusing. At the Morgan County Jr. Livestock Sale, we try to make this process as easy as possible. After the sale, representatives from some of our different processing companies will be there to help you through this process. Before you arrive, it is always nice to have a better understanding of what you can expect to get from your purchased animal. The following is a general list for steer, hog, and lamb.

Note: All animals are purchased whole. You will need to find someone to share with if you don’t want the entire animal. We may be able to help you if you are unable to find anyone.

3-4 packages of New York steaks or 2 packages of T-bone steaks

2 packages of Tenderloin steaks or 1-2 packages of porterhouse steaks

4 packages of rib steaks

Following the sale, please go to the Settlement Table on the south side of the pavilion and pay for your animal(s). You may pay with a check, credit card, or choose to have us send you an invoice. From there, please enjoy the buyer’s lunch.

What is the Live Weigh vs. Hanging Weight and what kind of yield can I expect?

There is always some confusion about how much an animal weighs when it is purchased at the sale and how much meat will actually be put into the freezer. We hope that the following will help you determine what it all means. Live weight is the weight of the animal before slaughter. The hanging weight or carcass weight is the weight of the slaughtered animal as it hangs from the rail. At this point, the hide and organs have been removed. The animal is then cut into packaged meat cuts. Freezer weight is how much meat goes into the freezer after it

Steer: A quarter of beef will not take up more than 3 shelves in a side-by-side refrigerator or two ordinary-size ice chests. (for a whole beef x 4)

2-3 chuck roasts

1-2 cross rib roasts

3 – 4 packages of short ribs

2-3 London broil

1 bottom round roast

1 sirloin tip roast

1 brisket

2-3 packages of sirloin steaks

3-4 packages of New York steaks or 2 packages of T-bone steaks

2 packages of Tenderloin steaks or 1-2 packages of porterhouse steaks

4 packages of rib steaks

2 packages of round steaks

1 tri-tip

2 – 3 packages of stew meat

Approximately 10 – 20 packages of hamburger in1 & 1/2 lb. package

Hog: A half of a hog will take approximately two shelves in a side-by-side refrigerator. (for a whole hog x2)

2 pork roasts

4 packages of shoulder steaks

7-8 packages of pork chops

2 packages of spare ribs

5-6 packages of fresh side (bacon that is not cured or smoked)

1/2 fresh ham (not cured or smoked)

2-4 packages of ham steaks

2 packages sirloin chops

2 packages of spare ribs

6-9 packages of breakfast sausage

Lamb: A whole lamb will take approximately two shelves in a side-byside refrigerator.

4H LIVESTOCK SALE on page 9

A GROUP OF MORGAN 4H LIVESTOCK AMBASSADORS pose for a photo

Courtesy photo

SPORTS

Four Morgan cheerleaders named All-Americans at UCA Cheer Camp

By Liisa London Mecham

School may be out for the summer, but the Morgan High cheerleaders are working hard during their summer break to prepare for a year of cheering on the Trojan teams and defending their 3A state competitive cheerleading title. Recently, the JV cheer squad attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp along with over a dozen other schools. At the camp, four of Morgan’s cheerleaders were honored with the All-American distinction.

Sophomores TayLee Barker, Oaklee Beckstrom, and Alexis Greenwood along with freshman Kylie Heslop were chosen as individual All-American winners by the panel of judges at the event. The team learned a stunt routine and a dance which they performed on Day 3 of the camp for family and friends who attended. In addition to the presentation of dances and routines, there was a side competition for individual All-Americans. Those who were nominated to try out from each team, including nine total athletes from Morgan, were scored on the camp material by the UCA staff and participated in individual jumps and other skills to qualify. Athletes who earn the All-American award are eligible to participate in Special Events held by the UCA each year. Special Events include performances at national and international parades and festivals.

At the end of the team performances and solo competition, the four

Morgan All-Americans were named along with All-American from the other teams. Sophomore Alexis “Lil’ G” Greenwood said “I was surprised I won. I thought I did bad on the dance portion, but I received the advice, ‘If you mess up, just keep smiling’ so I just kept dancing.”

“I wasn’t expecting to win and

By Brian Shaw

Though the end of the season did not turn out to be a winning one in one sense, the Trojans got a lot out of playing summer baseball through June and July and will continue doing so as the regular season kicks its cleats in the dirt for one time more or two.

“The teams are doing great, we have had situational learning opportunities that will pay dividends in the future,” said Coach Stuart.

The Trojans varsity squad finished the regular season of the Utah Summer Baseball League with a record of three wins, eight losses and one tie.

They defeated Copper Hills, Roy and Grantsville and took Bonneville to the brink before tying that matchup 6-6.

All of those games, according to Coach Stuart, will help the Trojans varsity squad as they’ll now turn to the postseason—a varsity tournament that begins Tuesday July 16.

“It is a double elimination tournament format this summer season,” said Coach Stuart. The Trojans will play Clearfield, a school that wasn’t on the team’s schedule in the summer league or

the 32 games that Morgan’s varsity team played this past spring.

The Trojans JV team also wrapped up their season this past week, finishing its 12-game slate with three wins, eight losses and one tie—the same as the varsity did.

The next guys in line to take varsity spots in a year or two put together some big wins. The Trojans JV team knocked off Northridge and West Jordan and also defeated Grantsville. They ended up tying Bountiful 7-7 at the midpoint.

The young men that comprise the 8th-grade and freshmen Trojans team have been unable to capture a victory thus far this season, but will still have two more games left to play. At the moment, they have a record of no wins and nine losses on the season.

For Coach Stuart, the mission has been accomplished and the young men of Morgan have done what they set out to do when they all committed to an extra month or two of baseball.

“There have been plenty of opportunities for our athletes to get more reps in the field and at the plate,” said Coach Stuart. “It is great to see even the small successes in each individual.” l

when they announced ‘Alexis G from Morgan’ I was looking around, not realizing it was me,” Greenwood continued.

Greenwood, who was a member of the 2024 State Championship team, is excited to enter her second year of cheerleading. Her favorite part is stunting, although she claims to be “better

at tumbling, but I like dancing more.”

“I love cheer. I love seeing my friends in all the sports.”

“It can be mentally exhausting always keeping up a great attitude and smiling, but it’s so much fun. I love standing on the track at a football game looking up at the crowd and cheering. It’s always worth it then!”

Greenwood has a unique challenge as a cheerleader. She has epilepsy and repeated seizures kept her out of cheering from the end of November through June. “My last seizure was in March, and every day is a victory that I don’t have a seizure!”

“I’m so excited to be able to cheer and tumble, and I look forward to returning to stunting. My doctor and coaches said I can stunt if I don’t have any more seizures, so right now I’m trying to regain my strength.”

Morgan’s entire cheer squad, JV and Varsity, will head to St. George for a camp before the summer is over, and they will continue to work with their coaches, Sue Ann Kelsey, Ben Nagai, Katie Jensen and Laci Mikesell, to prepare for the 2024-2025 school year and competition season. Greenwood praised her coaches, “I love all our coaches. They are so talented and help us quickly figure out just what we need to fix, and when we do it, it almost always immediately fixes the routine.”

Congratulations to Morgan’s All-Americans, and cheers to the cheerleaders for working so hard to support the teams while competing at a championship level themselves. l

SPORTS PREDICTIONS

The following is Morgan football’s record against other high schools in and near Utah:

Beaver 0 2 1-1 1-3

Box Elder 25 14 25-14

Cache 3-10 0-1 3-10 0-1

Carbon 10-1-1 1-0 0-1 10-2-1 1-0

Davis 2-5 2-5

Duchesne 35-5-1 2-0 37-5-2

Emery 9-0 2-1 11-1

Grand 4-0 2-1 6-1

Iron 1-1 1-1 2-2

Juab 8-2 7-2 15-4

Millard 8-8 12 -10 0-1 20-18 0-1

San Juan 5-3 0-1 5-3 0-1

Salt Lake 33-41 2 0-1 5-4 0-1 38-45-2 0-2

Sanpete 26-4 6-5 32-9

Sevier 2-0 11-3 13-3

Summit 110-64-10 3-3 4-0 110-64-10 3-3

Tooele 69-42-3 0-3 4-6 73-46-3 0-3

Uintah 4-2 1-0 5-2 1-0

Utah 31-5-1 1-0 5-4 36-9-1 0-2

Wasatch 31-50-2 0-2 0-1

Washington 5-5 5-7 10-12

Weber 51-14 1-0 1-0 52-14 1-0

Idaho 4-4 4-4

Wyoming 7-11 7-11

This is the history of Morgan Volleyball's 51st anniversary. This is 51 seasons for girls volleyball.

• They hold 36 region championships

• There are 20 state tournaments.

• I think the record will be 25 wins and 5 losses!

By Daniel Mudrow

They will face North Summit for the first time since the 1996 Season on Sept. 10. The current North Summit Assistant coach is Emily Bond. Fall sports state championship

• 1940 football

• 1974 volleyball

• 1975 volleyball

• 1977 football

• 1979 football, volleyball

• 1983 football

• 1989 volleyball

• 1995 volleyball

• 1996 volleyball

• 1997 football, volleyball

• 1999 volleyball

• 2000 volleyball

• 2001 volleyball

• 2002 volleyball

• 2005 volleyball

• 2007 volleyball

• 2010 volleyball

• 2011 volleyball

• 2015 volleyball

• 2016 volleyball

• 2017 girls soccer, volleyball

• 2018 volleyball, boys cross country, girl cross country, girls soccer, boys golf

• 2019 tennis, golf, football, girls cross country

• 2020 boys/girls soccer, cross country, golf

• 2021 boys golf, girls tennis

• 2022 volleyball, girls tennis, football

• 2023 boys golf

FOUR MORGAN JV CHEERLEADERS were named All-American at their recent UCA Cheer Camp. Left to Right: Oaklee Beckstrom, TayLee Barker, Alexis Greenwood, Kylie Heslop

Photo courtesy of Ben Nagai.

MHS track team hosts 9th annual youth track camp

By Liisa London Mecham

F or the ninth year in a row, the Morgan High track team hosted their Annual Youth Track Camp. For a week each summer, the MHS coaches and track athletes host a camp for aspiring athletes to learn about the different aspects of track and field and then wrap up the camp with a track meet for the kids to display their skills.

Coaches Brennen Fuller, Bryan Weir and Michele Wilkinson are veterans of the program. Fuller just finished his 11th year with Weir wrapping up his ninth and Wilkinson her eighth. Wilkinson said, “It was great to have over 120 kids this year at camp.”

During the week the youth are taught by the coaches and MHS athletes. Attendees get experience in distance running, sprints, hurdles and field events. At the track meet, athletes can choose to take part in the 50m, 100m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 4x100m relay, hurdles, long jump, high jump and shot put.

Participants were divided into four groups by age and gender (4-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years) for the Friday meet, and medals were awarded for each age group.

Track and field takes place in the spring, but any students entering high school 9th through 12th grade who are interested in running can contact Coach Fuller (bfuller@morgansd.org) or Coach Weir (bweir@morgansd.org) to join the boys and girls cross country teams for the fall.

“Anyone who is interested in running and being a part of our family is welcome to join us! We would love to have them,” Coach Fuller invited. “Our XC team camp will begin Monday, July 29. We are running and training hard for cross country right now! We are one month out from our first meet!” l

2024 MHS youth track and field results (top 3 places)

Girls (4-6 years)

50m: Kelsi Robinson (10.82), Hailee Allred (11.74), Lily Whitear (11.79)

400m: Maddie Chalmers (2.09), Lily Whitear (2.288), Hurdles: Lily Whitear (14.71), Maddie Chalmers (15.19), Kelsi Robinson (15.53)

Shot Put: Adrielle Moser (15.7), Kelsi Robinson (12.9), Maddie Chalmers (12.4)

Long Jump: Hailee Allred (7), Brooklyn Brown (5.9), Maddie Chalmers (5.8)

Boys (4-6 years)

50m: Wes Stuart (9.67), Maverick Robinson (10.19), Cove Nelson (10.25

400m: Cove Nelson (1:36.5), Jake Comer (1:36.6), Maverick Robinson (1:50.0)

800m: George Yates (4:56), Jude Mecham (5:37), Alex Haugen (6:51)

1600m: Cove Nelson (7:42), Levi Dearden (10:10)

Hurdles: Jake Comer (11.57), Wes Stuart (12.1), Dallin Fox (12.69)

Shot Put: Jake Comer (27.1), Colt Brown (24.9), Maverick Robinson (23.1)

Long Jump: Maverick Robinson and Wes Stuart (8.2), Colt Brown (7.6), Cove Nelson (7.5)

Girls (7-8)

50m: Finley Hensley (9.34), Ru Ginocchio (9.8), Anna Whitear (9.97)

400m: Finley Hensley (1:39.4), Anna Whitear (1:46)

800m: Kaylee Smith (3:48), Iyla Anderson (4:06.1), Ellie Dearden (4:07)

1600m: Maddie Smith (10:09). Ellie Dearden (11:27)

Hurdles: Finley Hensley (11.84), Ru Ginocchio (12.27), Anna Whitear (12.46)

Shot Put: Maddie Smith (8.3), Olivia Campos (7.5), Anna Whitear (7.1)

Long Jump: Kaylee Smith (9.1), Maddie Smith (8.3), Ru Ginocchio & Olivia Campos (7.3)

Boys(7-8)

50m: Gus Stuart (8.92), Hudson Brown (9.17), Miles Lundgreen (10.11)

400m: Timmy Wilde (1:41), Eli Fuller (1:47), Fletcher Currie (1:52)

800m: Walker Brown (4:06.1), Taft Sommes (4:50)

1600m: Gus Stuart (7:35), Timmy Wilde (7:57), Emmet Endrizzi (9:01)

Hurdles: Gus Stuart (10.85), Hudson Brown (11.11), Porter Streadbeck (11.66)

Shot Put: Taft Sommers (14.1), Walker Brown (11.3), Hudson Brown (10.8)

Long Jump: Hudson Brown (10.8), Gus Stuart (10.5), Porter Streadbeck (9.6)

Girls (9-11)

100 m: Hadli Fuller (17.54), Anna Feuz (17.94), Iszabael

Rowser (18.54)

400m: Scarlet Hurd (1:23), Annie Rose (1:31), Oakley Comer (1:38)

800m: Brooke Haugen (4:26)

1600m: Isabelle Birt (7:44), Brielle Lundgreen (8:55), Jenna Smith (9:39)

Hurdles: Scarlet Hurd (9.68), Anna Feuz (10.61), Hadli Fuller (11.06)

Shot Put: Iszabael Rowser (13.11), Kennedy Webb & Jenna Smith (12.8), Annie Rose (12.5)

Long Jump: Brielle Lundgreen (10.7), Emery Saunders (10.4), Annie Rose (10)

Boys (9-11)

100 m: Chase Despain (14.8), Zach Halls (15.43), Ewan McLean (16.06)

400m: Chase Despain (1:14), Barrett Guymon (1:15), Alton Wilde (1:20)

800m: Alton Wilde (3:18), Charlie Davis (3:37), Nash Yeates (3:58)

1600m: Alton Wilde (7:00), Nash Yeates (8:49)

Hurdles: Barrett Guymon (9.25), Ryan Sydenham (9.28), Zach Halls (9.5)

Shot Put: Ewan McLean (18.1), Talin Rowser (17.1) Johnny Whitmer (15.5)

Long Jump: Nash Yeates (12.7), Ewan McLean (12.1), Zach Halls & Ryan Sydenham (11.7)

Girls (12-14)

100m: Reagan Whitear (15.05), Megan Pincock (16.57)

400m: Veva Whitear (1:13.7), Misty West (1:29)

800m: Reagan Whitear and Veva Whitear (4:46)

1600m: Charlotte Cox (7:29), Addy Yeates (8:23)

Hurdles: Reagan Whitear (10:56), Addy Yeates (11.29), Megan Pincock (11.78)

Shot Put: Nivia Weiers (22.6), Adrianna Weiers (14.11)

Discus: Nivia Weiers (53), Adrianna Weiers (32.6)

Long Jump: Nivia Weiers (13.4), Megan Pincock (12.7), Addy Yeates (12.2)

Boys (12-14)

100 m: Zhao Ginocchio (13.75), Tripp Richardson (14.84), Kaden Comer (16.32)

400m: Gilbert Wilde (1:13.9), Torin Larson (1.29.8), Dylan Wilkinson (1:35)

800m: Gilbert Wilde (3:14), Jaxson Davis (4:23), 1600m: Gilbert Wilde (6:30), Dylan Wilkinson (7:23), Torin Larson (7:30) Hurdles: Kaden Comer (10.99), Reed Smith 11.18), Toby Morrill (11.61)

Shot Put: Kaden Comer (20.6), Jaxson Davis (15.1)

Discus: Kaden Comer (50), Reed Smith (48.7), Lincoln Rowe (21.6)

Long Jump: Zhao Ginocchio (13.4), Tripp Richardson (13.2), Toby Morril (10.7)

High Jump: Lincoln Rowe (4), Kaden Comer (3), Reed Smith (2)

OVER 120 KIDS AGES 4-14 participated in the 9th annual track camp at Morgan High. Hosted by the track team, the event is a favorite summer camp with its track meet on the final day.

YOUNG MORGAN athletes clear the hurdles in the MHS youth track camp.

THE TRACK CAMP concluded with a track meet for all the athletes. ELI FULLER LINES up to begin the 4x100 relay during the track meet.

THE 4X100 RELAY was an event at the meet that many of the athletes enjoyed.

ATHLETES TAKE A BREAK DURING TRACK CAMP. The athletes worked hard and learned a lot despite the grueling heat. Photos courtesy of Brennen Fuller

8 packages shoulder chops -2 chops per package

4 packages of 4 rib racks, Frenched 4 packages loin chops -4 chops per package

2 packages of single-packed foreshanks

2 packages of single-packed hind shanks

2 packages of Denver ribs

2 packages single-packed sirloin steaks

2 packages bone-in leg roasts

2-4 packages of meaty neck slices for stock or stew

Our hope is this will help you be better prepared when the sale date arrives. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to call: Craig or Leslie Shupe, Chairmen of Morgan Jr. Livestock Committee 801-791-1079 or 801-791-5579.

How a purchase is made/boosts

• When you wish to place a bid on

East Canyon Reservoir

Fishing forecast (July-August). When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head deeper 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 forage mostly on crayfish. Try casting spinner baits, tube jigs, twister tail grubs, buzzbaits, stickbaits and topwater lures parallel to shore.

Smallmouth can also be caught by

the animal in the ring, raise your hand until the ring man acknowledges your bid. Bids are based on dollars per head. The buyer is the highest bidder.

• All buyers need to register at the sales table where they will receive a bid number. Upon being recognized as the buyer, you will be asked for your buyer number or your name, business, or group that you represent. (Buyers’ numbers are encouraged to assure proper recognition by the auctioneer.)

• A representative of the Morgan County Jr. Livestock group will bring a sales receipt to you. You will verify the sale price and indicate how you are purchasing your animal. If you are keeping the animal, indicate where you would like to send it to be processed.

• Boost option: This is a great option if you don’t want to purchase an animal, but still want to support a livestock exhibitor. A boost is a monetary donation that can be given to any exhibitor in any amount. You can contribute to the exhibitor by saying, “Great job on your project.” If you would like to boost, go to this link: https://morganjrlivestock. wixsite.com/website or locate the boost

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 wiper 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.

Echo Reservoir

Fishing forecast (July-August). When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head deeper in the reservoir while warm water fish, such as smallmouth bass and yellow perch, 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 forage mostly on crayfish. Try casting spinner baits, tube jibs, twister tail grubs,

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A LOOK BACK

M.H.S. AWARDED HIGHEST STATE RATING

Morgan High School was one of the seventy-eight schools that entered the State Contest at Provo last week. The students were judged and placed in one of five divisions: highly superior, superior, excellent, good, and average. The band with Harold Bachman, leader of the Bachman Million Dollar Band of Chicago, as judge, was rated highly superior, both in concert playing and marching. The woodwind quartet was the only woodwind ensemble, rating highly superior.

The brass sextet was rated excellent. The boys chorus rated superior. There were no highly superior. The girls chorus and mixed chorus also rated superior. In the solo contest, five students were rated highly superior, six superior, and four excellent.

Morgan received the highest average rating in the state according to the computation of ratings made at the close of the contest.

CASH PRIZES FOR SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS

Prizes for winners and runners-up in the National Educational Better Housing Contest were announced today by the Industries Award Committee through its chairman, Ernest T. Trigg, President of the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association. High school students all over the country who are entered in the contest will be eligible to receive these attractive prizes for their essays and speeches on the subject of “Better Housing and the Home.”

The boy and girl winning the first prize in the national finals will get $1,000 each in cash and handsome gold medals. Winners of the second prize, also a boy and a girl, will receive $500 and gold medals. Those capturing third prize will get $250 each in cash and gold medals. Fourth prize winners are to be given $100 and gold medals. In each case, the awards are to be made to both a boy and a girl winner. In places where pupils are not permitted to receive cash prizes, the award will be put into a scholarship.

2024 LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 30

Market Lamb Weigh-in 5-7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31 Market Lamb Show 9 a.m., Showmanship followed by Quality Market Hog Weigh-in 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 1

table under the office tent on the day of the sale.

How to pay for your purchase

• Credit cards accepted: 3% fee added

• Make checks payable to: Morgan Junior Livestock Sale

• Payment is encouraged on the day of the sale.

buzzbaits stickbaits and topwater lires parallel to shore.

Smallmouth can also be caught by using a fishing jig, tipped with worm, a couple feet under a bobber in rocky areas or areas with submerged brush.

Walleye: Try fishing ¼ to ½ ounce jigs, tipped with worm, along transition zones where the shore goes from rock and cobble to sand. Walleye are most often caught in shallower water in the early morning and evening hours.

Yellow perch: Fish a worm either on the bottom or under a bobber along sandy shorelines.

Weber River:

Fishing forecast (July-August). Fish numbers are very good in the river right now. Please refer to the guidebook on specific harvest and fishing regulations for the Weber River. Flows on the river below Echo Reservoir will stay high until October when irrigation flows are cut. Fishing can be good using lures and flies. Hoppers and other terrestrial patterns can be a good option during the summer. Other dry flies are a good option too. Good nymph patterns include sow bugs, pheasant tails, hare’s ears, and midge patterns.

Crankbaits and jibs can also be effective.

• Payments not made at the close of the sale should be sent to:

• Venmo: @MorganJr-Livestock

• Checks can be mailed: Morgan County Jr. Livestock Sale PO BOX 14 Morgan, UT 84050

Rockport Reservoir (Summit)

Fishing forecast (July-August). When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head deeper in the reservoir while warm water fish, such as smallmouth bass and yellow perch 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 forage mostly on crayfish. Try casting spinner baits, tube jigs, twister tail grubs, buzzbaits, stickbaits and topwater lures parallel to shore.

Smallmouth can also be caught by fishing a jig, tipped with worm, a couple feet under a bobber in coky areas or areas with submerged brush.

Yellow perch: fish a worm either on the bottom or under a bobber along sandy shorelines or areas with aquatic vegetation.

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. l

School contests are being held May 3rd throughout the state. The County eliminations will be held May 17th and the State winners will be selected by May 25th. Interest and enthusiasm of the students is very great. Every effort is being made to have at least one of the National Finalists a boy or girl from Utah.

STORAGE AT ECHO RESERVOIR GREATLY IMPROVED OVER ‘34

D.D. Harris, manager of the Weber River Water User’s Association, reports that Echo Dam impounded 730 acre-feet of water during Tuesday, recording the biggest 24-hour gain this year. This brought the total storage in Echo Reservoir to 36,390 acre-feet, slightly ahead of this date a year ago. The inflow, increased by Tuesday’s rain, was continuing Wednesday at about the same rate, and Mr. Harris estimated the reservoir’s total will pass last year’s maximum of 37,900 acre-feet in two more days. According to Mr. Harris, the water

situation is definitely better than last season at this time, 1800 acre-feet of storage water had been used, but it is not expected that it will be necessary to draw on the storage this year before May 15 or 20 at the earliest. The East Canyon Reservoir of the Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company has been rapidly filling up and last Saturday held 10,208 acre-feet it was reported.

ICE COMMANDER, AMERICAN LEGION

TO VISIT OGDEN

Arrangements have been completed by members of the American Legion Post, No. 2, of which B. Farnsworth is commander for entertaining Harold Warner, National vice commander, Saturday, at 12 o’clock in the Legion Chapter. Mr. Warner will speak to the district officers and legionnaires at a dinner at noon at the Hotel Ben Lomond. At 8 p.m. he will address the general public at the Chateau. Mr. Warner will be introduced by former governor, Charles R. Maby.

TELEVISION GUIDE

Sports Stars of the World

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: Is Michael Biehn still acting? I can’t picture him outside the ‘80s context.

A: Michael Biehn, despite starring in two iconic films of the era — “The Terminator” (1984) and “Aliens” (1986) — balks at being described as an “’80s star.”

“I was not an ‘80s star,” he said in a 2019 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “Bruce Willis was an ‘80s star. Tom Cruise was an ‘80s star.

Schwarzenegger and Stallone. Mel Gibson. Those guys were making $20 million [a picture]. I never even got $1 million. I kind of liked it that way.”

It’s true that he didn’t parlay that mid’80s success into superstardom, but he’s maintained a steady career that most would envy. And he does it at his pace.

Most recently, he had small, significant guest spots in such major shows as “The Walking Dead” in 2022 and “The Mandalorian” in 2020. And he’s kept up a steady stream of starring roles in B-grade action movies, some of which he also produces.

To hear Biehn tell it, a higher-profile career at this stage of his life would get in the way of his real job as a family man.

“I don’t see how you can live a normal life where you see your kids all the time,

you’re taking them to school and baseball practice and you’re coaching their teams — you’re in their lives,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.

Q: Are they not making any more “Ted Lasso”? What’s Hannah Waddingham doing now?

A: This would be a good time for an inspirational Ted Lasso speech to get you through this bad news: “Ted Lasso” is finished.

But, perhaps your spirits will be buoyed by the fact that Hannah Waddingham, who played team owner Rebecca Welton, has never been busier.

Though she was an established actor prior to joining “Ted Lasso,” with roles in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and 2012’s “Les Misérables” on the big screen,

among others, Waddingham’s career was definitely leveled up thanks to Apple TV+’s soccer-themed dramedy. “Ted Lasso” ended last year, and just since then, Waddingham has landed multiple high-profile roles. Earlier this year, she appeared in “Fall Guy” and did a voice in “The Garfield Movie,” both of which earned well above $100 million at the box office. She also had a leading voice role in the animated comedy “Krapopolis” on Fox. Plus, she even got to star in her own Christmas variety special, also on Apple TV+, called “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.”

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TELEVISION GUIDE

Monday Intervention

A&E 6 p.m.

After saving Shantell’s life following an overdose caused by the drugs he supplied her with, Garrett fell in love and remained by Shantell’s side. Now, both Garrett and Shantell are addicted to fentanyl and meth and their families are desperate to help.

61st Street

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

Things start to get messy in this Season 2 premiere as Officer Johnny Logan (Mark O’Brien) finds himself the subject of a police department coverup after assaulting an innocent man. Meanwhile, Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) decides to expose the system.

Tuesday

Celebrity Family Feud

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

This “Family Feud” spin-off puts a spotlight on the Hollywood hills, as celebrities compete with their families to guess the most popular answers to survey questions. This week, see Robin Thicke, Anthony Anderson, Walker Hayes and Rachel Bilson.

Gods of Tennis

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe were both vying for Wimbledon titles. On the court, they were dominating the competition and lifting the sport to new heights. Off the court, they were leaders initiating social change in this series premiere.

Wednesday

Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose

HBO 7 p.m.

The first episode of this brand-new docuseries chronicles the career of baseball’s all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, who was later disgraced when he was given a lifetime ban from the MLB after his betting on the Cincinnati Reds to win games was discovered.

Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A NOVA Special Presentation

(7) KUED 9 p.m.

The premiere of this three-part documentary looks at the Gulf of Maine, a “sea within a sea,” that is warming faster than 99 per cent of the rest of the Earth’s oceans. It’s an example of what will happen to the environment as the climate warms.

Thursday

After the First 48

A&E 6 p.m.

After a young man gets shot to death at a motel party, investigators and prosecutors from Tulsa, Okla., must rely on two accomplices betraying their friends to get answers regarding the dangerous chain of events that led to one man’s death.

Don’t Forget the Lyrics!

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Contestants take the stage to sing songs performed by the studio band. The words appear on screen until they stop in this televised karaoke contest. But if the performing contestant can keep singing the correct lyrics, they earn a shot at $1 million.

Friday

2024 Paris Olympics

(5) KSL 11:30 a.m.

Warm, friendly France hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics as the Opening Ceremonies gets underway. It features participating nations’ athletes parading through the stadium as the host nation highlights its best side. Stay tuned for the torch-lighting ceremony.

Totally Funny Kids

(30) KUCW 9:30 p.m.

The youngest members of the family get their moment in the spotlight — whether they want it or not — as host Tacarra Williams highlights the craziest and funniest videos featuring kids. At the end of each episode, one clip is named the week’s funniest.

Saturday

John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum

AMC 6 p.m.

During this third install ment, legendary hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is stripped of the High Table’s protec tive services at the worst possible time as he must fight his way through the mean

streets of New York with a $14 million bounty on his head.

Knox Goes Away

HBO 6 p.m.

When an assassin (Michael Keaton) is diagnosed with dementia, he gets a chance to help his estranged son (James Marsden). As his mind continues to slip away, his skillset comes in handy to seek revenge against his granddaughter’s attackers.

48 Hours (2) KUTV 8 p.m.

With major news breaking at an alarming rate, there’s no better place to turn to than this long-running newsmagazine. Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and other correspondents give viewers indepth investigative reports on the biggest news in the U.S.

Sunday Biography: WWE Legends A&E 6 p.m.

While everybody’s got a price for The Million Dollar Man, money can’t solve all problems — even that of WWE’s richest man. This new episode covers the career of Ted DiBiase and his familial and marital struggles outside of the ring.

Tulsa King (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Tuesday

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Password

This exciting season of “Password”

Nothing is ever simple for mafia capo Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) as a simple errand ends in an explosively unexpected way. Then, Dwight explores a possible new business opportunity before Stacey (Andrea Savage) opens up to him about her life.

Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones”, this prequel series follows the endless political machTargaryen. Things are at their breaking point as Aegon (Tom GlynnCarney) and Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) fight for

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Comedy may have been Rashida Jones’ main calling card initially, but “versatility” is now the more appropriate word for her career.

Having made her mark on such series as NBC’s “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” and TBS’s “Angie Tribeca,” the youngest daughter of entertainment impresario Quincy Jones and the late actress Peggy Lipton (“The Mod Squad”) has been shaking up the types of projects she does. A solid example is her current Apple TV+ show “Sunny,” a merger of sci-fi and mystery that casts Jones (also an executive producer of the show) as Suzie, an American-born resident of Japan who has supposedly lost her husband (Hidetoshi Nishijima, “Drive My Car,” 2021) and son in a plane crash. Her husband’s company gifts her with a robot — the eponymous Sunny, played by Joanna Sotamura (“Barry”) — to help her with domestic chores, but they become associated even more closely as they set out to learn exactly what happened to Suzie’s family. Dropping a new episode each Wednesday, the filmed-on-location “Sunny” is based on the novel “The Dark Manual” by Colin O’Sullivan.

Though her humorous bent also is evident in her work as a commercial spokesperson, Jones has shown her dramatic chops in such movies as 2020’s “On the Rocks” (which also debuted in Apple TV+), 2018’s “Zoe” and 2010’s “The Social Network,” which features her prominently opposite Jesse Eisenberg, as Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, in the closing scene. That being said, lighter fare remains a sizable part of her resume, extending to her voice work in animated films including “Klaus” and “Spies in Disguise” (both released in 2019).

Jones has also contributed to projects as a writer, as shown by the 2012 movie “Celeste and Jesse Forever” (in which she also starred), a 2016 episode of the Netflix anthology series “Black Mirror” and the pilot for the 2023 Hulu series “The Other

Palmer hosts, while Jimmy Fallon

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Dr. Heaton received his undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). He earned his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) in Glendale, AZ. And completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, vacations to Bear Lake, movies, grilling and spending time with his wife and three children at home in Bountiful.

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