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Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner completes year one report and strategic plan
SALT LAKE CITY—Office created by the legislature completes its first year
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
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n an endeavor to save the Great Salt Lake, the legislature created the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner in 2023 to help coordinate efforts across the state. The Commissioner’s Office recently released its year one report and strategic plan.
“The first year of the Commissioner’s Office has been an incredibly fruitful and busy time. We have met with people throughout the Great Salt Lake Basin to hear their hopes, fears and solutions for the long-term health of the lake,” Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed said. “We now have a common long-term vision for SEN. MITT ROMNEY
Please see GSL: pg. 16
Weber State partners with Hill Air Force Base to bring onsite classes there
HILL AIR FORCE BASE—
WSU becomes the first public university in the state to be part of an airbase education program.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Military personnel, their families and civilian employees at Hill Air Force Base will now be able to take graduate degree classes from Weber State University (WSU) on base through a recently formed partnership. WSU will become the first public university in the state to be part of an airbase education program.
“We’ll be the third entity that offers courses on base,” said Julie Snowball, WSU’s assistant vice president for strategic regional partnerships. “The other two are Park University and Embry-Riddle, an Air Force wide private institution. We’ll work closely with them so we don’t duplicate classes. Our program will have classes they don’t offer.”
WSU has worked with Hill to identify degrees that are in high demand, she said. “We’ll have courses for Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration. This includes active duty military, dependents, retirees and the 40,000 civilians who work there and their
NEWS IN BRIEF
US has strong showing in Paris Olympics
The United States has shown its prowess once again at the 2024 Paris Olympics, kicking off the games by earning many medals, gold, silver, and bronze in the different events. While there may be fewer gold medals coming back to the States than other countries, the overall medal count for American athletes is still the highest with over 20 at the time of going to press. The strongest areas for the US have been, as in years past, swimming, and gymnastics, with a surprisingly good showing in fencing, with a gold, silver and bronze medal. The athletes have all performed above and beyond in conditions which, for many, have been less than ideal, including rain, contaminated water in the River Seine, cardboard beds, and other issues.
Multiple agencies issue heat warnings
Excessive heat has been showing up in a big way this summer, causing many to suffer from heat-related illnesses, or, in some cases, causing death. Many agencies, including the National Park Service, have warned people to be aware of their surroundings, be aware of the forecast, and be aware that things are changing. Places that may have been bearable in the heat in years past, may now be too hot to safely explore or recreate. In Utah alone, several people have died from the heat in or around National Parks, or in the desert areas of the state. Recreating in the cool of the day, bringing plenty of water, and food, and first aid are all tools to help combat heat-related illness, but the best practice is to just stay away from dangerous areas during overly hot seasons.
Biden pushes ethics and term limits for Supreme Court
Fresh off his announcement that he would not be seeking reelection, and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden published a strongly worded Op-Ed. Among other things, President Biden called for a code of ethics to be introduced and required for the members of the United States Supreme Court, and the introduction of term limits18 years, according to NPR. While bold, it is unlikely that President Biden will be able to achieve these goals in his remaining term, as it would require significant action from both the House and the Senate.
FORMER 75TH AIR BASE WING and installation commander at Hill Air Force Base, Col. Jeffrey Holland (left) and WSU President Brad Mortensen at a signing ceremony at WSU Davis to celebrate the partnership.
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skims across the Great Salt Lake in a fan boat during a tour in 2022.
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LIFEsports teaches kids valuable skills on and off the court
LAYTON—Program encourages self control, effort, teamwork and social responsibility
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
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orth Layton Junior High just fin-
ished off a new program called LIFEsports that gives kids the opportunity to have fun while learning life skills. The four week program culminated in an Olympic-style celebration at the school.
“It’s for incoming seventh graders,” said North Layton Junior High Assistant Principal Heather Bauer. “It helps them transition into junior high. We hope the kids will come back when they’re in eighth grade in a leadership role.”
The program started at Ohio State, she said. “Principal (Corby) Eason knew the director of the Ohio program and wanted to bring it here. He thought it would be great for our kids.”
It teaches them life leadership skills, self control, effort, teamwork and social responses, Bauer said. “Those are the pillars of life we use. They rotate through three sports a day and we talk about how to handle emotions on the field and at school and home. Also teamwork and what that looks like with
family, in the classroom, etc.”
The focus of the whole program is to always incorporate SETS, she said. “That is Self control, Effort, Teamwork and Social Responsibility. They get a button when they exhibit one of those characteristics. We are very intentional about those and through that solidify the skills here all day. There’s even a competition for a SETS challenge in our Olympic games.”
The program offers volleyball, track, football, soccer, dance and basketball, said Bauer. “We rotate through those. They’re divided into four teams and play. We have ‘chalk talk’ where they learn about SETS and the skills for the sports.”
Teachers act as counselors and coaches, she said. “It’s a good way to introduce the kids to school and make them feel comfortable. Some of the
teachers are seventh grade teachers and they like it because they can get to know the kids before they come in. A couple of them are math teachers and they were already talking about ways to help them in math.”
Bauer said they sent out fliers to the elementary feeder schools. “We talked to the principals about it. We knew transportation might be a problem but we talked to the transportation department at the district and they arranged for a bus to pick up the kids. We also got them summer lunch. We wanted to help remove any barriers the families might face.”
They had about 30-40 kids participate in this summer’s program, she said. “We hope to grow it and offer it to more kids. We’re trying to get some clinics in the evening or on Saturdays for military students to help welcome them to the community and help their parents navigate the school system, etc.”
Bauer said they’re working on getting some local college athletes to come and teach the kids in some of the sports. “The biggest thing is to teach kids in a fun way. To welcome them to the community and let them know they’re welcome in our school and that we’re an advocate for them.” l
‘It’s been a great ride’ – Mark Langston retires after 32 years with the county
FARMINGTON— Information Systems Director worked with 14 different commissioners over his 32 years with the county.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
It’s been more than 32 years since Mark Langston came onboard with the county as Information Systems Director. Now 14 different commissioners later, he’s ready to retire and take that next step into the second chapter of his life.
“It’s been a great job for me,” said Langston. “I’ve loved working for Davis County. It’s taught me a lot of things. It’s been good to rub elbows with people who have integrity.”
Langston graduated from Utah State University in 1985 with a degree in Information Systems and became the second licensed Network Engineer in the state. He started with the Davis Area Vocational Center (now the Davis School District) then went to work for the state and then was hired as director for Davis County.
Over the years, Langston has seen
a lot of change in his job. “We were using a lot of typewriters. Those are all gone now, there are computers now.”
At one point, there were more than 200 applications he was working on, Langston said. “Things like land tax, emissions, payroll, software, etc. I served all the departments and helped them get automated to make them more efficient like document handling and computer aided dispatch.”
Langston said they launched some applications that worked and some that failed. “We tried to develop a retina scan for the Sheriff’s Office but it got benched. I helped with network growth, got the internet for the libraries and animal control for adoptions online.”
During the 2002 Olympics, Langston said he worked with the commissioners to bring a rodeo to the county.
“It started as kind of a joke,” he said. “A rodeo in the Winter Olympics? I was interested because I grew up riding horses and my wife did some riding in rodeos. It was out of my realm but it was fun to do and I helped pull it off. It was a sideline event between Canada and the U.S.”
It’s been great seeing people excel in the department, said Langston. “To watch them grow and develop and be successful.”
“I’ve known Mark outside of his job,” said Commissioner Lorene Kamalu. “Our daughters played volleyball together and in college too. The great thing is he’s the same outside of work as he is inside. He has integrity, honesty and ethics and he has motivated many. I know for sure his team respects him. It’s a great culture in the Information Systems Department. He’s done a really critical job for the county.”
Langston said the thing he’ll miss the most is the people he works with. “The decisions they’ve had to make on taxes, etc. weren’t always popular but they did it fairly and equitably. It’s been an honor to be part of that. I’ve taken this horse for as long as I can. It’s been a great ride.” l
A NORTH LAYTON Junior High student gets ready to send the ball over the volleyball net during the LIFEsports program. Courtesy photo
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR MARK LANGSTON has seen a lot of change in his career, like typewriters to computers. Langston’s last day with the county was July 31.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST
stories from yesteryear in Davis County Compiled by Braden Nelsen
1924 New water regulations go in effect Sunday
The Bountiful City Council held a special session Wednesday evening, July 30, to consider the water problem and to arrange to obtain all the water possible for city use by getting water from Barton and Stone creeks from people who can use Jordan River water for irrigation purposes.
The council desires that the people cooperate with the council in every way possible to conserve and use the water sparingly so that no further restrictions in the use of water will have to be made.
1934 Souvenirs, entertainment are free at World’s Fair
Millions of visitors are finding that much of the best in the World’s Fair at Chicago is free of charge. Every Saturday is Free Souvenir Day at the Fair. One of the huge throngs jammed the Foods building in search of gifts from the forty exhibitors there. On the Lagoon theater, there are 10,000 free seats where visitors may watch circuses, water carnivals and other thrilling shows. Reduced rail and bus rates and well-marked highways make World’s Fair travel easy.
1944
Antelope Island fire halted
A new range fire which broke out Friday afternoon on Antelope Island, Saturday, was reported out by LeRoy Day, Davis County deputy sheriff.
The new outbreak was believed part of the original fire on the island which started last Monday when lightning struck a tree. Firefighters fought the conflagration for 4 days before extinguishing it. It was estimated that nearly 15,000 acres of land had been burned before Friday’s new outbreak.
1954
Cloudburst pelts south Davis area with rain and hail
As everyone knows last winter was quite mild, and so far this summer there has not been much rain. Evidently, the weather man tried to make up all the difference last Wednesday, in order to bring the precipitation record up to normal. He did a good job, too. In the
early afternoon Wednesday, the rain began to fall, slowly at first, gradually gaining momentum. Then someone pulled out all the stops and the cloudburst was on.
1964
New County Fire Station waits dedication
The new Davis County fire station, located on 5th West near 4th North, will be dedicated on Saturday, August 15 at 2 p.m. Open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Commissioner G. Evan Taylor will be principal speaker. Work started on the $46,000 Structure in September, 1963. The cold winter hampered progress, with fire trucks moving into the three bays on June 20 of this year. With 5500 square feet of space members of the county volunteer fire group will have more room and better facilities for their work. The public is invited to the open house and dedication.
1974
Hospital needs more space; adding addition
Filled to the brim, the South Davis Community Hospital is in the process of securing approval for a $45,000 addition.
“We are totally out of space. We have been keeping most of our x-ray film in a little house north of the hospital, where our housekeeping office and maintenance shop are also located,” said hospital administrator William P. Moore.
The two-story, 5,000-squarefoot addition will contain a conference room, administration offices, general storage and will be accessible from the parking lot east of the building.
1984
Btfl. okays, denies
BOUNTIFUL—One convenience store was approved while another will have to look elsewhere, thanks to Bountiful City Council action.
They nixed the request for a 7-11 convenience store at 4th East and 4th South, supported in a sentiment by what City Manager Tom Hardy called a “very demonstrative neighborhood group.” That body expressed concerns about “encroachment of commercial development” into the neighborhood, “potential negative influence” on the students at Bountiful High School and Mueller Park Junior High, both within a couple blocks and increased traffic that would be generated.
NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
Fruit Heights First Responders Night
A future deputy tries out a Davis County Sheriff’s Office motorcycle at the Fruit Heights First Responders Night.
Beware of scammers hitting Davis County
The Davis County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a scam they’ve been seeing a lot of lately. Last week they took 50 plus calls in 20 minutes from concerned residents who talked to someone identifying themselves as Lt. Banbury.
The callers claim to work in the Sheriff’s Office civil department and say they have an urgent matter and demand a return phone call or cash, according to a DCSO Facebook post. “Scam. Scam. Scam,” the post said. “Do us a favor, hang up on them. Please keep our lines open for emergencies.”
Kaysville man killed in head-on crash while vacationing in Canada
A Kaysville man was killed and his son seriously injured last week in a head-on crash in Canada. Two Canadian teenagers were also killed.
Randy Grunniger, 68 and his son Randon Grunniger, 38 were driving a Ford F-150 on Route 19 around 5 a.m. when two teens going the opposite direction in a Honda Civic collided with them, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
New medical school coming to BYU
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints announced on Monday the decision to create a medical school at Brigham Young University. The statement reads: Brigham Young University is committed to academic excellence in targeted graduate disciplines, traditionally focused on business and law. The First Presidency is pleased to announce the decision now to create a medical school at BYU. A major focus will be on international health issues affecting members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Church’s worldwide humanitarian efforts.
Plans for this medical school are underway, and specific target dates will be announced as they are set. It is envisioned that unlike many medical schools, the BYU medical school will be focused on teaching with research in areas of strategic importance to the Church. In time the school will draw students from within and outside the United States.
The BYU medical school will not create its own hospital or hospital system. BYU and Intermountain Health are discussing a mutually beneficial clinical relationship. Also, it is anticipated that the medical school will seek collaborative relationships with various entities in Utah, including the University of Utah.
Two injured in fireworks malfunction in Layton
A malfunction of fireworks during a Pioneer Day celebration in Layton last week at Andy Adams Park, sent some into the crowd injuring two, according to Layton Fire teams. Due to the malfunction, a pile of unspent fireworks ignited at ground level causing the mishap. This was the second such accident after fireworks went into the crowd at Provo’s Stadium of Fire show on July 4.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug. 5-11
North Salt Lake Food Trucks Night
Monday, Aug. 5, 5-8 p.m.
Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North
Summer Nights With the Stars: Colbie Caillat
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m., $40-$125
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Bountiful Farmers Market
Thursday, Aug. 8, 4-8 p.m.
Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South
Summerfest
Aug. 8-10
Main stage performances, children’s art yard, artisans and food vendors
Bdac.org/summerfest
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street
Davis Adopts
Aug. 8-15
Police and Fire Departments across Davis County will host kittens and puppies, ready for adoption. All adoption fees are waived during this time
Night Out Against Crime/ Health Fair
Thursday, Aug. 8, 5 p.m.
Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North, North Salt Lake
Layton FEST
Friday, Aug. 9, 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: Wildwood
Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., FREE Bountiful City Park, 200 W. 400 North
Compiled by Peri Kinder
Free Friday Film Series: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Rock the Park Concert Series: Kenny Metcalf as Elton
Friday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., FREE Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington
Centerville Movie in the Park: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On Friday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m.
William R. Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East
Cherry Hill Concerts: Trebel Rebels
Friday, Aug. 9, 8:30-10 p.m., FREE Cherry Hill Grant’s Gulch Stage, 1325 S. Main Street, Kaysville
Davis County Pool Party
Saturday, Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m., FREE (Registration required)
South Davis Recreation Center, 550 N. 200 West, Bountiful
Summer Nights With the Stars: Doo Wah Riders
Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m., $10-$20
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Free Sunday Concert Series: Wasatch Alphorns
Sunday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.
421st Fighter Squadron brings home ‘Raytheon Trophy’
HILL AIR FORCE BASE—
“Black Widows” named tops in the Air Force for 2023 air dominance.
Dubbed the “Black Widows,” the 388th Fighter Wing’s 421st Fighter Squadron recently brought home the Air Force’s “Raytheon Trophy” from an annual competition where fighter units across the service are judged by who delivered the most air dominance. They are the first F-35 squadron and first Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) squadron to ever bring home the trophy.
To earn the trophy, squadrons are measured by mission set, inspection results, exercise participation, squadron achievements and individual achievements, according to HAFB.
“Looking back, I’m proud we survived an intense and extremely challenging year as we were called to multiple events around the world,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Heguy, 421st FS commander. “It is a testament to the professional capability and resilience of our aviators, maintainers, and support personnel.”
In 2023, the 421st FS were sent on two, no-notice deployments. While in U.S. Central Command, they deterred Russian and Iranian aggression, and flew more than 2,300 hours of defensive counter-air and close air support
missions, a HAFB release said.
“They were also deployed quickly to the European Theater on the first ‘extreme risk’ combat mission for the F-35A. The 421st Fighter Generation Squadron maintainers were able to provide armed, fully mission capable F-35s within a very short time of the initial tasking. Pilots were prepped and ready to ‘operate in a highly contested environment.’ The squadron also provided ‘pop-up’ support for Operation NOBLE EAGLE and NOBLE DEFENDER missions. All this while balancing the ‘normal’ ops tempo of an Air Force fighter squadron: multiple large-force exercises, weapons system evaluations, dozens of training upgrades, and contributing to the refinement of F-35 tactics,” according to the release.
“The trophy is difficult to win, and the fact that the Widows brought it to Hill is a testament to them and our entire team,” said Col. Michael Gette, 388th Fighter Wing commander. “It’s a huge deal, and it takes everyone in the 421st Fighter Squadron, Fighter Generation Squadron, Operations Support Squadron, Logistics Support Squadron, Maintenance Squadron and Munitions Squadron to make it happen. We want to congratulate the Widows – earning this trophy by exemplifying what the 388th Fighter Wing is all about – delivering F-35 dominance anytime, anywhere.” l
A MAINTAINER FROM THE 421st Fighter Generation Squadron performs an engine run to prepare an F-35A Lighting II aircraft for sorties during Bamboo Eagle 24-1.
Photo by Nicolas Cholula
OPINION
The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.
Easy things vs not so easy things
It seems very clear that in this world, there are easy things, and there are not so easy things. There are things that are above and beyond, and there are things that may take an Eternity to understand. So, be patient with yourself. We’ve been taught that the two greatest commandments are to love God and love each other. That sounds simple, but sometimes we define ourselves in such a manner that it makes it difficult to accomplish either one of these commandments very effectively. We are not lost to Heavenly Father. He knows the beginning from the end. Because of our past, our mistakes, our symptoms, and our frustrations, we often feel that we’re unworthy or that we have nothing to give. But, we’re more than our past. We’re more than our symptoms. We’re more than our secrets. We’re more than our poor choices. And with all of this, we’re more than the sum of our choices.
In fact, I could also add that we’re more than our confusion, we’re more than our fears, and we’re more than our self-defeating thoughts and weaknesses. We’re more than our mistakes and we’re more than anything that’s been done to us. We’re more than the uncertain -
ty and anxiety when we worry about the future. We’re in this world, not because we’re better than anyone else, but because we’re sons and daughters of God who believe all we’ve been taught, right from the very beginning. That categorization, although almost unimaginable in our times of aloneness and loss, is strong enough to get us through any battle, any failings, and any of our “not so easy” periods.
JOHN WATERBURY
Everything can be fixed. Everything can be replaced. We can move beyond everything that feels broken. So, with that truth in mind, remember the words: Don’t quit trying to hang on. Don’t quit trying to believe all that we’ve been taught. Don’t focus on our weaknesses and periods of depression. Do believe in Heavenly Father’s Plan. Because of the Spirit, we can find peace. We can share the Savior’s Love. We can pull ourselves together once again, and we can move forward beyond the darkness and fear.
Because of the Grace of the Savior, we’re never alone. And because of Heavenly Father’s Plan of Happiness, we can redefine ourselves
when we feel lost and lonely. We can pick ourselves up again and again. Our journey is one of Eternity. Our mindset can determine how we respond to life. In this journey, we can’t afford to neglect ourselves. Do what makes you stronger. We are all on a journey that has been specifically designed to reach us and teach us and assist us. And while we may seem to get lost periodically, we can develop a mindset that allows us to move forward, we can choose a course of bitter or better. We get to choose where this process leads us. We can hold on to old grudges, or we can let them drift away. Some try to coast through life without resolving their issues. The main problem with coasting is that the only way we coast is downhill. We need to develop our comfort zones, and we need to understand that we can grow beyond them. But we also need to continue our journey. Comparing ourselves with others is pretty much a waste of time. In fact, it has been said that comparison is the thief of joy. Don’t engage in a battle that can’t be won. Move on. Everyone is on their own journey. Focus on
your own path. Celebrate your own achievements but don’t define yourself by how you compare to others. Value your own emotions, but don’t bottle them up. Ignoring them doesn’t make them go away. The issue I’m talking about here is that the definition we use to define ourselves may seem complicated and confusing, but most of us have lived long enough to know that we can manage our strengths and weaknesses pretty well. And yet, problems seem to creep up and take control when we least expect it. When this process settles in, it can be confusing and irritating, to say the least. But don’t give up.
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
What the 2034 Olympics mean for Davis
DAVIS COUNTY—Now that the 2034 Winter Olympics have been confirmed for Salt Lake, what does that mean, in reality for Davis County? We move beyond speculation, and into the concrete realities and benefits for those living just north of the host city.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
It’s official – the 2034 Winter Olympics are returning to Utah, with Salt Lake City to play host to the games just as it did in 2002. Earlier this year, The Davis Journal contemplated what could happen if the Olympics came here, and now, we can say what will happen. No longer in the world of hypotheticals, big changes are coming in the next 10 years, which promise to fly by in the lead-up and preparations to host the world. So, in reality, what will the 2034 Winter Olympics hold for Davis County?
Unfortunately, as of this date, none of the 13 confirmed event venues are within Davis County, however many are within a short driving distance. Several events will take place in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City, just a short 20 minutes drive from Bountiful. These include venues for medals ceremonies, concerts, even a skiing and snowboarding ramp. Events will also return to the Delta Center, The Maverik Center, The Olympic Oval, and many other familiar venues.
One thing is for sure: the 2034 Olympics, just like those in 2002, will need plenty of volunteers to make sure things run smoothly. Who better to pitch in than those living in and around Salt Lake City? This puts Davis County in prime position to be a provider of some much-needed help in welcoming the world back to Utah. Volunteers in 2002 coordinating many things like transportation, venue maintenance, guest services and more.
Even though the games are 10 years out, the
Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has already confirmed several projects which will support the games are already in the works, or underway. One of these is tied directly to Davis County. Dubbed the “Davisto-SLC connector,” a new method of public transportation promises another way for Davis-ites to get to the venues in Salt Lake without having to worry about parking.
Just like in 2002, another thing is guaranteed for the 2034 games: a small business boom. Not only will athletes and spectators be walking the business districts and downtown areas of many local Utah cities, but, they will also have the benefit of something they did not in 2002: Airbnb and VRBO. Between
these two organizations, and the more formal hotel options, price, location, and a desire to be closer to the action or further away will all offer great opportunities to those who are involved.
The world, and Utah, have changed drastically since 2002, and in the next 10 years, people can only speculate what the state will look like. Regardless, just like many of the places which play host to the games, the 2034 Winter Olympics will present Utah and her residents with many opportunities. There will certainly be more growth, likely a higher population, and many new sights across the Beehive State as it once more opens the doors to some of the best athletes the world has to offer.l
Photo by Preston Keres, public domain
Paint event returns to Antelope Island
ANTELOPE ISLAND—Fostering creativity and community are central to the UMFA in the Wild event series. Organizer and curator of education at the Utah Museum of Fine Art Virginia Catherall explains the drive behind the event, what attendees can expect, and why events like this are important.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
Inspiration for a painting can really come from anywhere. It could be a cherished pet, a scenic vista, a loved
one, or famous scene from a play or film. Often, however, the hard part is just getting started. Virginia Catherall, curator of education, family programs, community outreach and other programs is aiming to make that first step easier with events like “UMFA in the Wild” coming up at the end of the month, Aug. 31.
Although “it’s not a formal class,” according to Catherall, it’s a great opportunity for pros and beginners alike to “just dive in and try something.”
That, says Catherall, is one of the biggest upsides of a painting event like this: community. While not a class per se, everyone at the event benefits from being around one another, and painting with one another. “When you make art together,” said Catherall, “it becomes a social thing.”
Even with some experienced watercolor painters in attendance, Catherall says that newcomers shouldn’t get intimidated, “If you can hold a brush, you can paint.” This has been evidenced by past UMFA in the Wild events, where not only adults, but kids of all ages have dived right in alongside parents and siblings putting pictures on paper. In fact, said Catherall, that’s one of the most special things she’s seen during these events: children having the opportunity to teach their parents, instead of the other way around.
In addition to learning to paint, and coming together as a community, UMFA in the Wild is also about the wild. “Doing art in nature,” said Catherall, “is one of my main goals in life.” Part of that is the amazing inspiration nature provides, especially in Utah, but another part is about conservation. Catherall hopes that painting these beautiful scenes will help inspire people to “strive to protect them,” and
families. People who are approved to be on base.”
The classes will be held on base in the Education & Training Office building. “Students can also pick up one online or on the Davis Campus for classes that aren’t on base,” Snowball said. “We’ll have advisors there in the education office to assist families and spouses.”
There are alternatives for people getting into those programs, she said. “There are some military discounts that vary person to person depending on what active duties they have.”
“We need every airman to be able to fulfill their personal and professional potential,” said former 75th Air Base Wing and installation command-
to see the importance of keeping these places wild, and protected.
Fostering creativity, a sense of community, and an increased appreciation and responsibility for nature, UMFA in the Wild goes a long way for many different aspects of the community, especially here in Davis County. Not to mention, events like these are a great way to break up the monotony, whether that’s a new and unique date, a family outing, or just a good way to practice personal improvement.
The UMFA in the Wild Watercolor Landscapes event will be held on Antelope Island at Buffalo Point Deck on Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. The event itself is free, with materials provided, but attendees will still need to pay regular park entrance fees. More details on this and other events hosted by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts can be found at umfa.utah.edu/list/event-type/art-making. l
er at Hill Air Force Base, Col. Jeffrey Holland. “It’s partnerships with our educational institutions like Weber State that make that possible.”
Snowball said the plan is to start in the fall. “We’re hoping to have four to six classes per semester depending on the demand with the possibility of expanding to include a variety of certificates, associate's and bachelor’s programs in the future. We’re excited.”
“Weber State is dedicated to the mission of supporting Hill Air Force Base and the Air Force,” said WSU President Brad Mortensen. “Not just because it’s good for our economy and creates good opportunities for our students, but because it’s good for our national defense and our freedom.” l
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PAINTERS OF ALL AGES and experiences are welcome to come and enjoy the sense of community fostered by painting together.
Photos courtesy of Virginia Catherall
THE BEAUTIFUL VISTAS offered by Antelope Island serve as an inspiration not only for art, but for conservation.
‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ brings Peanuts gang to life
CENTERVILLE—Center-
Point musical filled with laughter and love
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
It’s tough being the kid who eats alone at school, gets the football kicked out from under him and has a crush on the little redhead girl who doesn’t even notice him. That’s the life of Charlie Brown, the beloved character that Charles M. Shultz created along with all of the other kids that make up the Peanuts cartoon.
The CenterPoint Theatre production of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” brings to life Charlie, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, Linus and of course everyone’s favorite dog – Snoopy. The heartwarming show captures the essence of five friends who tease each other constantly but behind all of that, they stick together through good times and bad.
The musical is in the smaller, more intimate Leishman Performance Hall where the audience can sit close enough to feel like they’re part of the show, making it easy to be even more invested in these lovable characters.
As the show begins, Charlie, his little sister Sally, Linus, and Lucy sing the opening number “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” followed by Lucy singing “Schroeder,” while sitting on the piano as an oblivious Schroeder concentrates on playing Beethoven.
A forlorn Charlie Brown sings “The Kite” as he tries to fly a kite and looks to the sky hopefully as it takes flight. But then his hopes are quickly dashed as it falls to the ground. As he walks away sadly, he spots Lucy’s “The Doc-
tor is In” stand and sits down to tell her all of his problems. After listening intently she offers him some advice then asks for 5 cents for her services. Charlie thinks he just can’t catch a break.
Then sitting alone on a bench at school eating his lunch, Charlie sees the little redheaded girl that he has a crush on and hopes she looks his way. But then, he worries that she might look his way and puts a sack over his head just in case.
In the meantime, the rest of the kids have troubles of their own as they navigate growing up.
The cast is great and the singing is wonderful as usual for CenterPoint productions. Devin Davis as Charlie captures that melancholy personality that everyone has come to know and love. Lucy, (Kellie Chapman) is as crabby and bossy as ever and Schroeder (Dylan Brady) is clueless that she’s in love with him.
Linus (Kurt Thornton) is just a sweet kid with his thumb and blanket glued to his side in spite of Lucy constantly trying to steal it away from him. Sally (Anissa Roberts) is over the top bubbly but gets angry in a flash at her jump rope when it tangles into an impossible ball.
Scot D. Struble as Snoopy steals the show. He bounds around the stage with a food bowl in his mouth reminding Charlie that it’s time for dinner. The best scene is when Snoopy becomes the Red Baron sitting on top of his dog house pretending to shoot down the enemy.
“You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” is a delightful, sweet show filled with friendship and love and brings a little bit of nostalgia of what it’s like to be a child.
The show runs through Aug. 17,
Plans in place for new Antelope Island visitors center
The Utah Division of State Parks has broken ground on a new and enlarged visitors center at Antelope Island State Park. The existing 5,600-square-foot center will be converted to a 27,000-square-foot complex with added restrooms, office space, an enlarged gift shop, enhanced and updated educational and interpretive displays, a 200-person conference room and a catering kitchen. The project also includes a large-format theater that will feature the documentary “Secrets of Great Salt Lake” and accommodate over 200 people. The existing building, which will also be extensively renovated, will serve as a learning center for K-12 students and university institutions. Along with funding appropriated by the Utah State Legislature, the project received additional support when the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation donated $2.2 million to the Antelope Island Learning Center and Utah Water Ways for water conservation and educational outreach efforts. The funding will be routed through the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation to create an educational curriculum for the Antelope Island Learning Center. Additional support came from Friends of Antelope Island, a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to assisting the state park with improvements for the benefit of visitors. Courtesy rendering
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5 Hidden Gems for Outdoor Adventure in Utah
Utah is full of hidden gems for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some you can’t miss
By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
You know that pleasant surprise of putting on a pair of pants and finding $20 in the pocket? Well, Utah is that pair of pants. With thousands of pockets.
Every state likes to talk about the variety of experiences it has to offer. Well, Utah is uniquely qualified to brag.
Three discrete geographical regions (Mojave Desert, Great Basin, Colorado Plateau), four distinct seasons, a dozen different biomes and climates, and a thousand years of human history all combine into four corners of a very diverse state.
Here are 5 uniquely Utah sights that all out-of-towners and residents alike may not have heard of.
Bonneville Seabase, Grantsville
Near the southern point of the Great Salt Lake sits a weirdly natural inland sea. Spring water rising through the salty bed of the ancient Lake Bonneville reaches the same salinity as the ocean. Add some species of ocean fish and you’ll have a perfect snorkeling/scuba sanctuary, 600 miles from the coast.
• Features: four distinct diving areas including White Rocks Bay,
Habitat Bay, The Trench, and The Abyss.
• Day use: $25 (make reservations for the best experience)
• Rentals: scuba gear, snorkel gear and kids snorkel sets
• Location: 1600-UT-138, Grantsville, UT 84029
Homestead Crater, Midway
Over 10,000 years in the making, The Homestead Crater was formed when melting snow on the Wasatch Mountains seeped deep within the earth. Two miles below the surface, the earth heated the water and it percolated upward. Along the way, it picked up minerals, which were then deposited on the surface – eventually
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ing, walking, nature trips and birding and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also allowed on this trail but must be kept on a leash.
• Location: Located in the Uinta National Forest in the Wasatch Range, east of American Fork Canyon and west of Wasatch Mountain State Park. It’s also accessible via The Alpine Loop in American Fork Canyon.
Fifth Water Hot Springs, Spanish Fork
forming the volcano-shaped limestone deposit we now know as “The Homestead Crater.”
With a depth of 65 feet and an average temperature of 95 degrees, the hour-glass shaped geothermal hot spring is located on the property of the Homestead Resort. It offers scuba diving experience and allows people to get certified in the only warm scuba destination in the Continental U.S.
If scuba diving isn’t your thing, you can simply swim, soak, snorkel on the surface, or even just tour the hot spring. Custom-built decks that go into the water make it easy to sit back and recharge in the geothermal waters.
• Day use: reservations required
• Pricing: soak only, $15-$18, snorkeling equipment rental is $8
• Location: 700 Homestead Dr, Midway, UT 84049
Cascade Springs, near Midway
The Cascade Springs Interpretive Trail is a short walk over a paved and boardwalk path where you can spend your time enjoying the rushing waters and trout darting through the pools. Cascade Springs consists of a number of springs producing over 7,000,000 gallons of water daily, flowing over a series of pools into Provo Deer Creek.
The trail is primarily used for hik-
Three scenic waterfalls and some very nice hot springs are located along the Fifth Water Creek, which is a tributary to the Diamond Fork River, east of Spanish Fork. You can reach the springs and waterfalls from the Three Forks Trailhead in Diamond Fork Canyon, or from the Rays Valley Trailhead. It’s a 2.2-mile hike up with a 700 feet elevation gain. Worth it – especially with the three waterfalls you’ll find.
• Distance: 4.3-mile round-trip moderate hiking trail
• Location: Diamond Fork Rd, Springville, UT 84663. The trailhead is accessed at Three Forks parking area up Diamond Fork Canyon.
• Packing list: hiking or trail shoes, water, snacks, swimsuit, towel
Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Kanab
Formed by the erosion of pinkcolored Navajo Sandstone. Shredded by four-wheels all year long. Coral Pink Sand Dunes is a very scenic area with dunes of warm, pink sand. The dunes have become a favorite place to ride off-highway vehicles. You can even go sand boarding at the dunes.
• Main attractions: sand, ATV trails and riding areas, campground
• Location: Near the town of Kanab, approximately 310 miles south of Salt Lake City. From US Hwy 89 north of Kanab, follow the signs west to the State Park.
• Day use: $15 per vehicle; $10 for Utah seniors 65 and older
Utah is full of hidden gems, these are just a few. Around every corner and over every hill, you’ll find a new destination full of adventure. l
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By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
Even though school is still a few weeks away from starting, and even though the temperatures are still blistering hot, the fall sports season is just about underway.
Girls soccer is among the first prep sports to begin, with Davis County teams set to kick off the 2024 campaign the first week of August. In Region 1 of Class 6A, Davis and Farmington both look to vie for the league title. Meanwhile, in the Class 5A ranks, Region 5 schools Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross all have high hopes.
Davis
The Darts could be on the 6A’s top teams this season. Davis is coming off a fantastic season that saw the team go 16-1 overall and a perfect 10-0 in region play. The only sour note on the Darts’ 2023 season was a surprise loss in the state quarterfinals to Skyridge.
Davis has its sights set on making up for that early playoff loss. But first thing is first: winning region.
The Darts return some key players from last year’s squad. In fact, the team’s top four scorers are back to give Davis a powerful offensive attack this season. Senior Brooklyn Phongsavath led the team with eight goals last season. Second on the team in scoring a year ago was sophomore Sammy Maudsley, who had seven goals as a freshman. Simone Packer and Kate Willard each contributed six goals last season. Now, as a senior and sophomore, respectively, they’re ready to play even more important roles on the team.
Also back are junior T’Maea Eteuati, who had three goals and two assists last season, and senior Cadence Packer, who chipped in four goals and an assist in 2023. Goalkeeper Elesha Magley, who had seven shutouts last year, graduated.
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However, her backup, senior Lexi Lund returns after getting some time in the net as a junior.
Davis opens with Viewmont in a road contest Aug. 5. The following day, Davis will play at Logan. The first Region 1 game will be Aug. 29 at Weber after a seven non-league contests.
Farmington
The Phoenix reached the quarterfinals of the 6A playoffs a year ago, falling to Lone Peak. Farmington was .500 overall with a 9-9 mark. In region play, Farmington was 4-6.
Don’t be surprised to see the Phoenix improve on those records in 2024.
Farmington has junior Macey Call leading the offense. Last season, she was the team’s leader in goals with seven. Fellow junior Taytem Grant is also back. As a sophomore, she was second on the team with six goals, and she added three assists too. The Phoenix will also have last season’s third-leading scorer in the lineup once more. Senior Brynlee Austin should bolster the Farmington attack. She also had three assists a year ago. Other key returners include seniors Breklyn Archibald and Claire Rencher, along with another senior, goalie Brinley Mattson, who served as the team’s backup keeper last season.
Farmington has an intriguing opener on Aug. 6 when it faces fellow Davis County foe Woods Cross. The home opener is Aug. 13 against Mountain Crest. Farmington hosts Syracuse on Aug. 29 to kick off the Region 1 slate of games.
Bountiful
The Redhawks had a strong 2023 campaign, placing second in Region 5 with an 11-4 mark and going 15-5 overall. Bountiful turned it in during a memorable playoff run, making it all the way to the 5A championship game before losing in a heartbreaker to Maple Mountain in a shootout.
This year’s Bountiful team has some holes to fill, as some big-time contributors graduated. Caroline
Hellewell and Ellyse Kessler have moved on after combining for 26 goals and 24 assists in 2023. However, leading scorer Emmy Sorenson is back for her junior season. She tallied 17 goals and six assists a year ago as a sophomore. She enters the season with 32 career goals already. Sorensen scored in 13 games last season and had two contests in which she had three goals.
Another welcome face is senior Sophie Winzeler, who had three goals and three assists a year ago. Sophomore Myka Page was a pleasant surprise as a freshman last year, tallying seven goals and six assists. Goalkeeper Daisy Williams graduated and will be tough to replace. Her backup, senior Eliza Naegle, will get a shot at the starting spot this season.
The Redhawks start off at Sky View on Aug. 6, followed by the home opener on Aug. 9 against Layton. Bountiful begins Region 5 play Aug. 15 at Woods Cross.
Viewmont
The Vikings are coming off a rough year, having gone 3-11 in Region 5 and 5-13 overall. Still, longtime head coach Spencer Keddington, who has won 103 games at Viewmont, has some pieces to work with this season to improve.
Viewmont has a tough game 1, hosting Davis Aug. 5. The first Region 5 game for the Vikings will be
Aug. 15 at Clearfield. Scoring goals last season wasn’t easy for the Vikings, but the good news is the leader in that category a year ago is back. Junior forward Annie Layton will lead the offense after scoring five goals and dishing out three assists in 2023. Senior midfielder Mazie Tullis scored four goals and paced the Vikings with five assists last year. Key defender Brooklyn Jones, a senior, is also back. Susan Lamb had three shutouts in the goal last season. She’s back for her junior season to anchor the defense.
Woods Cross
The Wildcats were 9-8 in 2023 and were fifth in Region 5 with a 7-7 mark. A fresh start begins on Aug. 6 when the team plays at Farmington. Woods Cross hosts Bountiful Aug. 15 to open Region 5 action.
Woods Cross will sorely miss Oakley Anderson, who was one of the state’s top scorers last season with 22 goals. She graduated, so other players will need to step up to take over the load. Junior Nixon Milliron and sophomore Clara Howes each had five goals a season ago. Howes added four assists on the year. Senior Bailey Brown is back after totaling four goals and a pair of assists in 2023. l
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No time to blink for Morgan girls soccer
MORGAN—Six days after tryouts, the Trojans are scheduled to play their first preseason game
By Brian Shaw shawproducer@gmail.com
F or the Trojans girls soccer team, tryouts get underway bright and early this week at Morgan High under head coach Bryan Searle.
Six days later, the Trojans under Coach Searle will go right into the heat of battle as they start the preseason Aug. 6 with a game at 5A Box Elder.
Life moves at you fast if you’re this Morgan High team; last year, the Trojans fell 2-1 in heartbreaking fashion to Ogden, this year’s consensus No. 1 in all of 3A, in the 3A championship game.
This year, the Trojans will be wasting little time getting down to the brass tacks that will be holding down the goals at Morgan High.
3A’s consensus No. 2-ranked team according to the Deseret News, Morgan will go from that Aug. 6 road matchup at Box Elder one day to a home
A TROJANS PLAYER sprints away from her defender. File photo
contest the next [Aug. 7] against 5A Roy at 4 p.m.
Two days later, the action still comes fast and furious to the Trojans, who will be playing their third game in four days on Aug. 9 when they host Bonneville.
If this preseason slate looks similar to the one the Region 13 champion boys played this past spring, it does. The difference, however, is that the
Trojans girls will be playing twice as many nonregion games.
Morgan then wraps up the preseason slate with a home contest vs. 4A Bear River Aug. 12 before it is scheduled to play all three Salt Lake City-based Catholic schools and 3A Region 14 foes: at Rowland Hall on Aug. 13, home on Aug. 21 to Juan Diego Catholic and at Judge Memorial Aug. 22.
Playing such a variety of schools in different classifications also gives the Trojans a few weeks to get all the kinks out before Region 13 action begins on Sept. 5.
By the time Morgan travels to Ogden Sept. 5 to open the Region 13 season for the first time since that ill-fated 3A championship game, everything counts more for this Trojans team that wants to take it one step further for the 2024-25 school year.
For this Trojans team, a hot start in preseason play will be vital to keeping the home fires burning, so to speak. They’ll want to have some success early in order to retain a high RPI, the system responsible for seeding schools for the 3A state tournament. l
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Milk Barn Creamery wins Best of State 2024
MORGAN—The Milk Barn Creamery celebrated its first birthday Saturday, July 13, 2024. The locally-owned creamery won a Best of State 2024 Award for Ice Cream in the Informal Dining Category in its first year.
By Liisa London Mecham l.mecham@themorgannews.com
When Aaron and Lisa Rose opened the Milk Barn Creamery July 1, 2023, they were fulfilling a long-time dream of Aaron’s. Now, a year later, they have celebrated their first-year anniversary along with winning a 2024 Best of State Utah Award for Ice Cream in the Informal Dining Category
Owner Lisa Rose said that it’s been a wonderful year for the Milk Barn Creamery. “It’s still surreal that it actually happened,” she said, reflecting back on the opening last July. “We were so worried asking ourselves ‘Will anyone come? Will anyone like it?’”
“After our opening day and running out of ice cream and being so busy, we still look back and ask ‘How are we here? Did it really happen?’” she continued. “The community has been so awesome and supportive. Everyone has been so kind. It’s so great to be a part of the community. It is really fulfilling.”
Lisa, who develops each unique recipe for the ice cream they sell, explained that the biggest challenge of the past year has been learning how to deal with the growth. Lisa delineated that many of the challenges with growth have been procedural like figuring out how to do certifications with the state to sell their products in grocery stores. “Our business has changed so much in the last year!”
For 10 years, the Rose Family
had sold raw milk and cream from the Rose Family Farm in Richville with various family members working to support the business. Three years ago, they hired two employees full time: Cheesemaker Chet Tracey and Milk Barn Retail General Manager Trevor Rose. In the past year, Milk Barn Creamery has grown to five full-time employees with 25 part-time workers. They have added Garrett Kippen who runs the processing facility and ice cream makers Bailee Rose and Brian Rose.
One exciting event for the Milk Barn Creamery happened in May when they were awarded the Best of State Utah 2024 Award for Ice Cream for the Informal Dining Category. To be considered for the award, Milk Barn had to complete an extensive form and submit it. Next, seven judges came to the creamery to judge their product.
“Some of the judges told us they were coming, and others didn’t,” Lisa said. “One of the judges who didn’t tell us who she was when she was judging us later returned and explained that she was an instructor of Culinary Classes at Salt Lake Community College. She asked several questions and ended up bringing her students up to the farm and processing facility to learn about cheese making.”
“It was an exciting process,” Lisa said.
Each month the Milk Barn Creamery serves thousands of cups of ice cream. In July 2024, they sold 7,143 cups! The top flavors sold were Cookies N Cream (668 cups) and Raspberry Cheesecake (639 cups). Cookie Dough and Cookie
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Butter generally follow as the third/ fourth most favorite flavors. Lisa noted appreciatively, “Many customers chose to celebrate the Fourth of July with us, making it the busiest day of the year. That day alone, we sold 800 cups of ice cream!”
Over the course of the year, they have learned several things about likes and dislikes in the ice cream community and have only discontinued one of the original flavors: banana pudding. “It was less popular and also expensive to make,” Lisa said. An interesting Milk Barn fact is that their straw -
berry sour cream is the most expensive flavor to make due to the high cost of strawberry puree throughout the year.
Ice cream lovers can look forward to churro and passion fruit ice cream in August with fall seasonal favorites and Christmas favorites returning again. “We feature at least one flavor each month with two in summer and at holidays,” Lisa said. Happy 1st Birthday Milk Barn, and congratulations on winning Best of State Utah 2024! l
THE MILK BARN CREAMERY was awarded the Best of State Utah 2024 Ice Cream for Informal Dining Award in May.
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Morgan increases impact fees for electricity
MORGAN—Morgan City will raise impact fees for electrical service in August.
Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
AsMorgan City plans ahead for the future it has become clear that like just about everything else, new construction in the city is going to cost more —— significantly more. An electric impact fee facilities plan and impact fee analysis recently performed by Active Power Engineering, for example, indicates that electric impact fees are going to have to more than double to keep up with the city’s needs in that area as it grows over the next 10 years.
The analysis recommended impact fee increases ranging from $1,635 (up from the current $538.020) for a 100-Amp residential service panel to $6,541 (up from $2,152.03) for a 400-Amp panel. It also suggested that commercial rates be similarly increased.
With input from Power Foreman Clark Crook, Mike Anderson of Active Power Engineering identified anticipated projects that in addition to providing for new growth would improve the system. The plan took into consideration any areas that could be annexed into the city over the next decade, along with future needs for potential EV charging stations or an increase in electrical vehicle use among Morgan residents.
Current anticipated maintenance/upgrade projects include rebuilding some main lines, adding capacitors, more capacity, automated switching for
THIS MAP SHOWS PROJECTED future growth of Morgan City’s power system. Courtesy image/Morgan City
outage restoration and tie-ins for some city roads, along with a new Mahogany-Island Road transmission line. These projects come with an estimated $21 million price tag in 2024 dollars. Some of the projects are system improvements intended to provide services to the service areas within the community at large.
“There are some projects that increase the reliability of the power system,” Anderson said at the July 23 city council meeting. “In the power system in Morgan right now there are a lot of areas where you have a line that feeds out of town in certain directions and if you have a problem in that line, for example, everybody downstream on that line may be out of power. Some of the recommended projects are for tying those lines into another line so that you
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have more of a loop so if you have a problem in one section of line you can always feed those customers back from another direction.”
Some other projects will specifically provide for new growth and add about 5,844 kilovolt-amps of system capacity, Anderson said. The new growth would be about $3 million of the total cost.
“New power customers would shoulder the cost of the power infrastructure that's required to serve them as they come in so that the existing power customers don't bear the cost of new power infrastructure that's needed for those new customers or that new growth,” he said.
The areas along the 1-84 corridor, and the south and west sides of the city are projected to see the highest growth, the study found, while the north side of the city is expected to see some moderate growth. The study anticipated a growth of 2.3 percent per year over that decade.
Councilmember Dave Alexander expressed skepticism that growth would be that low.
“I can appreciate you have to look at what's been historical and so forth, but I think that there's maybe more potential than that,” he said. “Does that mean we just come back with a new study five years from now if that's not close to really what the actual is?”
If that’s the case, the city could revisit the impact fees within a few years, Anderson responded.
That evening the city council voted unanimously to adopt the electric impact fee facilities plan and its recommendations. The new fees are expected to be adopted by the city council on Aug. 13 and to go into effect 90 days after that. l
MHS Gears up for Fall sports
MORGAN—MHS volleyball, tennis, golf and XC will begin action before school starts on Aug. 20. Experienced head coaches will lead all of these teams into competition after tryouts in the next few weeks.
By Liisa London Mecham l.mecham@themorgannews.com
AsMorgan Valley residents and their children enjoy the last few weeks of summer before the official first day of school on Aug. 20, Morgan High athletes are gearing up for their tryouts and their first competitions. Morgan High athletes will compete this fall in girls volleyball, football, girls tennis, girls soccer, boys golf, and boys and girls cross country. In addition, the members of the drill team and cheerleaders have been practicing almost daily all summer to be prepared to support and entertain at the fall sporting events.
It’s a flurry of athletic activity at the high school amidst the return of students to classes. Most of the sports will hold their first competitions several days before the first bell rings. In order to be prepared for these
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Q: Does Gordon Ramsay have a restaurant in the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York or was the show just named “Hell’s Kitchen” because it’s clever?
A: The show title “Hell’s Kitchen” has little to do with the neighborhood, other than being the source of the pun.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was still mostly unknown in the U.S. when he launched the first iteration of “Hell’s
early competitions, teams have been holding summer workouts and open gyms to help athletes hone their skills for the coming seasons. Morgan’s “Olympic Sports” return several experienced head coaches with proven track records. None of the coaches has been at Morgan less than 10 years and have built solid programs with feeder programs to develop young athletes. In 2023, the boys golf team won state while the volleyball and tennis teams claimed second. Both cross country teams ran well with young teams (boys finished 5th and girls 11th) and will be looking to improve their state finishes this season with increased experience.
Girls Volleyball
Morgan opens the volleyball season on Aug. 15 at home against a tough SkyView team. The Trojans are coached by Coach Liz Wiscombe who is beginning her 38th season at Morgan High and 45th year of coaching high volleyball! Wiscombe will be joined by Julia Fisher, Janell Thurston, Marcie Wells, Vicki Walker, and Hannah Farr as assistant coaches.
Girls Tennis
Coach Katherine Hadley will begin her 11th year leading the Trojan girls tennis team. She will be assisted by Heather Dutson. The team will
open on Aug. 12 at home with a match against Syracuse. Hadley reports that the team is “looking great.”
Boys Golf Veteran Coach Dennis Peterson will lead the boys golf team this year as they look to retain their 2023 State Title. Peterson, who is in his 19th year at the helm of MHS golf, will hold tryouts on Aug. 5 at Round Valley Golf Course, and the team will have their first competition, a tournament in Vernal, the first day of school, Aug. 20. Their next event, the Cooper Cup, will be Aug. 23, making for a busy opening week of school for the golf team.
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Kitchen,” the cooking-competition show that debuted first on Britain’s ITV network in 2004. The American version followed in 2005.
His first American restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at The London, was indeed in New York City, and was just a few blocks east of the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, but it didn’t open until 2006 — two years after he started using the name “Hell’s Kitchen.”
Rather, it seems Ramsay went with the name because it reflects both the heat that all commercial kitchens are known for, as well as his famously fiery temper. That hotheadedness pretty quickly became his whole thing (see also his later British TV series “The F Word” — the joke being that the word in question is “food,” even though he also frequently shouts the profane one at contestants).
Q: Is there any chance of “So Help Me Todd” coming back to TV? What’s Marcia Gay Harden doing next?
A: You can never say never in showbiz, but it’s at least unlikely at this point that “So Help Me Todd” will be revived. As for its star, Marcia Gay Harden (who plays Margaret, the “me” referred to in the title), she’s not quite over it yet, but she’ll surely land on her very talented feet once she’s ready.
A few days after “So Help Me Todd” was cancelled by CBS midway through its second season, Harden shared a petition on her official Instagram account calling for another network to swoop in and rescue it. She, like everyone else angry at the cancellation, is particularly aggrieved that the show
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Coaches Brennen Fuller and Bryan Weir will return to lead the boys and girls cross-country teams again this year. Fuller is opening his 12th year coaching at Morgan, and Weir celebrates his first decade as an MHS coach with this season. The team held XC Camp starting July 29 and will open their season Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Park City Invite. Saturday, Aug. 10, they will compete at the Premiere Invitational at the Cottonwood Complex in Salt Lake.
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Sadly, even she seemed to give up hope a little in the weeks that followed. On May 16, the day of the show’s finale, she simply said, “Happy trails, until we meet again” — no mention of the petition.
The petition itself followed a similar arc: it started out very strong in gathering signatures but seems to have lost momentum.
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THE MHS GOLF TEAM will open play on Aug. 20 to defend their 2023 State Title. Morgan Coach Dennis Peterson is opening his 19th year as the golf coach. The team proudly displays their 2023 trophy after the final tournament last fall.
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Monday Intervention
A&E 6 p.m.
From their first meeting, Corinne and Joey have been mixing love with drugs. Now, the two live in Northern California, where they scrounge together any money they can get their hands on for meth. However, time may be running out to help them.
61st Street
(30) KUCW 9 p.m.
Season 2 continues with an all-new episode, in which Martha (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) urges the mayor’s office to put more pressure on the police. As the department starts searching for a scapegoat, however, Officer Logan (Mark O’Brien) finds himself stuck.
Tuesday
Celebrity Family Feud
(4) KTVX 7 p.m.
Comedian Steve Harvey hosts an allnew episode of this celebrity-focused “Family Feud” spinoff. Tonight, see Fat Joe take on Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, then David Foster and Katharine McPhee face Clay Aiken, as all four celebrities play for charity.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
HBO 7 p.m.
The camera crews from NFL Films chronicle the inner workings of the Chicago Bears as they begin training camp in preparation for the 2024 NFL season. This season premiere highlights Bear’s rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the pressure he’s under.
Wednesday
Pretty Woman
HBO 7 p.m.
A wealthy businessman (Richard Gere) hires an out-of-luck call girl (Julia Roberts) to be his companion at social events for a week in this classic Garry Marshall romance. As the pair’s relationship grows, it becomes more than a simple transaction.
Claim to Fame
(4) KTVX 8 p.m.
With $100,000 on the line, the remaining celebrity relatives will do everything in their power to keep their identity and lineage a secret. However, will it be enough to keep the other contestants from connecting the dots? Kevin and Franklin Jonas host.
Attorney for Personal Representative
Publishing: July 19, 2024, July 26, 2024, August 2, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 17, 2024, the Second Judicial District Court in and for Davis County, State of Utah, appointed Bradley K. Losito as the Personal Representative for the Decedent, Regina Lynn Losito. Mr. Losito’s address 689 West 650 North, Clearfield, UT 84015.
Pursuant to Section UCA 75-3-801(1)(a), of the Utah Code, any creditors or other interested parties must present their claims against Decedent’s estate to Mr. Losito as Personal Representative within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
Publishing: 8/2/2024, 8/9/2024, 8/16/2024
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. 29, 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.
EXTENSION(S)
31-4779 (A58952): Pretty Valley Water Company is/are filing an extension for 0.425 cfs OR 303.4 ac-ft. from the 5 Springs (the foothills SE of Farmington) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING. Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer
Publishing: 8/2/2024, 8/9/2024
TELEVISION GUIDE
Thursday Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
Niecy Nash welcomes a new crop of contestants to perform songs with the studio band. The lyrics appear on screen until they’re taken away in this highstakes karaoke contest. If a contestant can sing nine songs correctly, they get a shot at $1 million.
Lucky 13
(4) KTVX 8 p.m.
Shaquille O’Neal and Gina Rodriguez test contestants’ knowledge with 13 true-or-false questions with a twist: just how well do they know what they know and what they don’t know. If they can predict how they’ve done, they could take home a $1 million.
Friday
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
Live from BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., it’s the fallout from the Biggest Party of the Summer. With some major matchups at SummerSlam, did champions Cody Rhodes, Bayley and Logan Paul stave off challengers Solo Sikoa, Nia Jax and LA Knight, respectively?
The Serpent Queen STARZ 9 p.m.
Yes, Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) is a bit unorthodox, but there’s a method to her madness and succinctness to her incredible cruelty. But as relations with England get complicated, family remains front and center for the Bourbons and France.
Saturday
2024 Paris Olympics
USA 2:30 p.m.
Paris might not be known for its beaches, but the French know how to move sand around. The Men’s Beach Volleyball Gold Final will finally settle which nation takes home the gold and earns bragging rights for the next four years. Silver is nice, too.
Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall LIFE 6 p.m.
Robin Allen stars as beloved TV per sonality Miss Cleo in this biopic. Single
Tuesday
(7) KUED 7 p.m.
mom Youree Harris (Allen) finds herself desperate to take care of her family, taking a job at the Psychic Friends Network — becoming the network’s most beloved personality.
48 Hours (2) KUTV 8 p.m.
A new story of true crime unfolds as journalists investigate shocking criminal cases and compelling real-life drama in this latest episode. Crossing all aspects of the human condition, get an in-depth look at the mysteries that enrapture a nation.
Sunday PGA Tour Golf
(2) KUTV 1 p.m.
With more than $7.9 million on the line, the PGA’s best and brightest take to the greens of Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., for the final round of the Wyndham Championship. Last year, Lucas Glover won by two shots over Russell Henley.
Industry
HBO 7 p.m.
As “ethical investing” becomes a popular strategy on Wall Street, Pierpoint decides to take note. Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Robert (Harry Lawtey) and Eric (Ken Leung) take the lead on the IPO of a glitzy green tech company during this Season 3 premiere.
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing
DISC 9 p.m.
Sun’s out, buns out as the naked survivalists do their best to make it through the challenges without succumbing to bug bites, backstabbing and front staring. Dan and Jeff must work
Gods of Tennis
“Gods of Tennis” reaches its conclusion Tuesday, Aug. 6, on PBS. In this series finale, the rivalry of two of the greatest women in Tennis during the 1980s helps make the sport a must-watch event. Then, despite dominating Wimbledon, Martina Navratilova still struggles to reach Chris Evert’s level of popularity.
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
Oliver Platt has been in the acting game for a long time, but he’s having an especially fruitful time now.
Soon to enter his 10th season on the Wednesday NBC drama “Chicago Med,” he’s also seen on the widely acclaimed, FX-produced and Hulustreamed series “The Bear,” and the two roles — both with ties to the Windy City — give him great variety. In “Chicago Med,” he plays hospital psychiatric chief Daniel Charles, who has faced plenty of his own challenges while also dealing with colleagues and patients. And in “The Bear,” he’s Jimmy “Cicero” Kalinowski (or “Uncle Jimmy”), a longtime friend and financial benefactor of the central family that runs a Chicago restaurant.
Canadian native Platt’s career dates back to his part as an FBI agent in director Jonathan Demme’s 1988 movie “Married to the Mob,” and he also had a visible role the same year in the Mike Nichols-directed “Working Girl.” Since then, it’s been virtually nonstop work for Platt across film, television and stage, and he has earned Primetime Emmy and Tony nominations along the way.
Standout film parts for Platt have included an attorney who tries to draw up an unusual contract for a couple (Woody Harrelson, Demi Moore) who will earn $1 million if the wife spends a night with another man (Robert Redford) in “Indecent Proposal,” and an engineer who sneaks aboard an airborne plane with a commando team to defeat terrorist hijackers in “Executive Decision” (1996).
Though TV has had most of Platt’s professional attention for the past decade, he still has managed to keep his hand in the movie world. He was featured in the recent comedy “Babes,” which marked the feature-directing debut of Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”). With “Chicago Med” returning and “The Bear” confirmed for a forthcoming fourth season, the home screen will remain Platt’s home base for at least a while more.
MIND TEASERS
the lake that is embodied in the Great Salt Lake Strategic Plan. As a result, all Utahns can now work together, in the same direction for the lake.”
The Great Salt Lake fell to its lowest recorded level ever in 2022, said Deputy Great Salt Lake Commissioner Tim Davis. “There was already a lot of work going on but there wasn’t a single agency coordinating all 12.”
The Commissioner’s Office was tasked with developing a strategic plan for the long term health of the lake, he said. “It was submitted to the governor to approve in December 2023 which he did.”
It lays out different time ranges for the next 30 years, he said. “In the short term it builds upon the work others have already done. It establishes a target range to get the lake to. We don’t want it to fall like it has in the past.”
According to the report: The past two years have provided time to make the necessary changes. “Two good water years have allowed the South Arm of the lake to rise six and a half feet from its historic low of 4,188.5 set in November 2022 to 4,195.2 feet above
sea level in May 2024. The North Arm has also seen an increase in elevation since 2022 to 4,192.1 feet. As a result, the lake reached its intermediate target elevation (4,195.0 feet), where it has begun to transition out of adverse effects, but remains below the healthy target range of 4,198 to 4,205 feet. Lake levels have now begun to fall again. Salinity levels have also stabilized and remain at or below the target levels for brine shrimp and brine flies in the South Arm.”
Local and federal agencies have partnered on the strategic plan, said Davis. “We want to make sure everybody is pulling in the same direction for the lake.”
The report lists four objectives:
• Ensuring better coordination of the 12 state agencies, five federal agencies and the districts, municipalities, businesses and stakeholders involved with the Great Salt Lake.
• Getting more water to the lake so it rises to its healthy target range over the next 30 years.
• Ensuring decisions for the lake are based on the best available science.
• Protecting air and water quality.
GETTING WATER TO THE LAKE
The Commissioner’s Office: Worked with water conservancy districts on releases of stored water during the winter, including estimating approximately 700,000 acrefeet of the amount of water that was released through the Jordan and Weber systems.
Met with water rights holders across the basin to discuss the importance of conserving, dedicating and delivering saved water to the lake through a variety of market-based tools like split season and seasonal leases.
The Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust completed baseline water transactions for 54,000 acre-feet for the lake and completed a five-year strategy.
“Brian (Steed) and I have been going out talking to groups five to 10 times a week continually telling them why the lake is important and how to get it back to a healthy range,” said Davis. “We’ve got additional staff that can sit with city councils to help them conserve water and make sure the excess is given back to the lake.”
There are two big messages and lessons learned this inaugural year, Davis said. “It’s going to take everyone around the lake, farmers, churches, residents, etc. to work together to
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Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist & MOHs surgeon, serving his patients in Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Farmington, Kaysville and West Bountiful.
Dr. Heaton is board-certified in dermatology and is currently a member of the American Society of MOHs Surgeons.
Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. Dr. Heaton performs skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, MOHS surgery, mole exam and removal, acne, warts, cyst removal, spider vein treatment, CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling and many other skin and cosmetic related procedures.
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.
conserve water – every year, not just when there’s a drought.”
The Commissioner’s Office encourages people to look at what they can do to conserve water, he said. “Things like replacing your parking strip and using water wise landscaping. We’ll work with the cities to see how much excess they can dedicate to deliver to the lake. We want to ‘conserve, dedicate and deliver’ to the lake.” l
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Dr. Marc Mitton
Board Certified Dermatologist
Marc Mitton is a Utah native and cherishes the opportunity to serve the people of this beautiful state. His passion for dermatology began after receiving his own skin cancer diagnosis as a medical student. He believes that listening and being thorough are the keys to successfully practicing medicine. He specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, rashes, acne, warts and molluscum, as well as several other skin conditions. Dr. Mitton has specific interests in complex dermatological conditions and dermoscopy (the use of a light-based tool for classifying skin lesions and certain rashes). He prioritizes staying up to date on recent research, best medical practices and surgical techniques, and enjoys applying them into his practice.
Dr. Mitton received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Utah and graduated with his medical degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO. He completed his intern year of residency at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA and his dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. His residency provided many opportunities for specialized training including treating potentially life-threatening skin conditions at one of the state’s burn units, training with a nationally-renowned pediatric dermatologist, and countless exposures to rare and difficult-to-treat cases at conferences on a nearweekly basis through Lehigh Valley and the University of Pennsylvania.
In his free time, Dr. Mitton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, being outdoors, biking, board games, and especially making weekend breakfasts with specialty pancakes.