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Central facility serves more than 27,000 lunches each day in Davis School District
CLEARFIELD—Muffins, meat, soup and the kids’ favorite, Mac n’ Cheese are just some of the products made at the Cook and Chill Central Facility then delivered to all of the schools.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
CLEARFIELD—Kids are back in school and along with that comes school lunch. More than 27,000 lunches and close to 5,000 breakfasts are served each day in 93 schools in the Davis School District. Those meals are coming out of the Cook and Chill Central Facility in Clearfield.
Muffins, meat, soup and the kids’ favorite, Mac n’ Cheese are made there then delivered to all of the schools and they all serve the same thing.
“It’s unique in the fact that we have this facility that prepares all of the lunches for all 93 schools in the district,” said District Administrator, Craig Carter. “It was built in 1997 and opened in 1998.”
It’s one of only two centralized centers in the state, said DeeDee Galbraith, production facility coordinator. “We provide food to the Salt Lake School District, Park City, Box Elder and many charter schools.”
The food is USDA inspected daily, she said. “We maintain the highest standard of cleanliness. We have samples that go to the lab quarterly to check for any pathogens.”
Menus are planned out a year in advance, said Galbraith. “We start in September and we’ll be working on the 2025-26 menu. It’s a group effort
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Derrick Porter called to be new voice for ‘Music and the Spoken Word’
SALT LAKE CITY—The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints recently named Porter as the new executive producer, principal writer, and presenter of the Spoken Word. Porter is replacing Lloyd Newell who has served for 34 years.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
F or 95 years people from around the world have tuned in on Sunday morning to hear beautiful music and an uplifting message of hope and peace. The Tabernacle Choir has presented the weekly program “Music & the Spoken Word” without interruption through major events like the Great Depression, World War II, 911 and more
Harris, Trump agree to debate Sept. 10
In a presidential race that just keeps bringing upsets and surprises, vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have agreed to debate one another in the lead-up to the 2024 election. The last debate, with current president Joe Biden, seemed like a solid victory for Trump, and spurred many in the Democratic camp to call for Biden to pull out of the race. Since then, Biden withdrew, and Harris was officially chosen as the Democratic candidate for president. Trump, who initially seemed opposed to debate his new opponent agreed to both the date, and the host (ABC), and confirmed his attendance for the Sept. 10 debate.
2024 Olympics come to a close
The 2024 Paris Olympics have drawn to a close, and brought many memorable moments, including the nonchalant Turkish silver medalist in shooting, the Australian breakdancer, the Brazilian surfer posed in midair, and many more. Despite challenges with lodging, catering, pollution and controversy, many consider the games a success, and look forward to the next summer games in Los Angeles, California. Rounding out the athletic competition, the United States took home the most overall medals (126) and tied with China for the most gold medals (40), with Great Britain coming in third overall (65).
Ukraine launches incursion into Russia Ukraine, which has been in a defensive war with Russia for over two years now, launched a surprising offensive which hasn’t happened in such a scale for decades. This August, Ukrainian forces, took advantage of the weak border security surround the Kursk area of Russia, and drove deep into Russian territory. At time of going to print, Ukrainian forces have control of over 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory, much of which was undefended by Russian troops, which are currently occupying Ukrainian territory. While nothing has been confirmed in the evolving situation, many experts suspect the push is a strategic way to force Russia into peace talks.
DERRICK PORTER PRESENTS at “Music & the Spoken Word” with the Tabernacle Choir. Porter lives in Bountiful with his wife, Rebecca and six children.
Photo by Kate Turley
ISABEL FLORES OVERSEES the muffin mix in the 160 gallon Hobart mixer at the Davis School District Cook and Chill Central Facility.
Photo by Becky Ginos
Feel the beat at CenterPoint’s ‘School of Rock’
CENTERVILLE—The Broadway musical based on the popular movie is just plain fun. It’s more than the music – it’s reaching for a dream.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
It’s hard not to have a blast at “School of Rock” playing now at CenterPoint Theatre. What could be better than cheering for the underdog and being surrounded by good old fashioned Rock n’ Roll? There were even ear plugs along with the playbill. No need to worry though, it wasn’t that loud, just a lot of fun.
Based on the popular movie by the same name, the Broadway musical tells the story of Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who is still looking for his day in the sun. He and his friend Ned Schneebly were in a rock band when they were younger, but Ned has moved on and settled down into a dull life as a substitute teacher. When Dewey’s original band kicks him out, he’s determined to prove that he is a rock star.
Dewey has been staying at Ned’s house but Ned’s girlfriend Patti DiMarco insists that Dewey leave unless he can come up with the rent. Then one day, Dewey answers the phone when Ned is out. A prestigious prep school, Horace Green is calling to offer Ned a job so Dewey sees an opportunity to make a little money and pretends to be Ned. What happens next is funny and endearing as Dewey transforms a group of preppy kids into a rock band. At first, the kids are confused when Dewey isn’t
teaching them the usual curriculum. Straight laced Principal Rosalie Mullins emphasizes to Dewey the importance of helping the children to excel because that is what the school is known for and she reminds him that their parents are paying a hefty sum for them to attend.
Dewey spends most of the time in class lounging around and encouraging the kids to go to recess when Principal Mullins isn’t looking. When Dewey happens to walk by as Principal Mullins is practicing with the students on their classical music, he realizes the kids have talent that could be shaped into rock music.
Later in class, Dewey hands out guitars and puts another kid on drums and helps a nerdy boy to have the confidence to use his talents on the keyboard. He assigns some girls to be backup singers and one par-
ticularly snooty girl as band manager. Before long he has the whole class practicing to be in a battle of the bands. He talks Principal Mullins into giving him a bus to take the kids on a “field trip” to go to the competition without her knowledge. What happens next is just loads of fun as Dewey and the kids sneak their equipment by Principal Mullins before she can find out what they’re up to. The cast is wonderful. J.R. Moore (Dewey, MWF) is hilarious as the washed up rock singer turned substitute teacher. The music is all live on stage and Moore doesn’t miss a beat on the electric guitar and performs with just the right amount of swagger. Michaela Shelton (Rosalie Mullins, MWF) is perfect as the prim and stuffy principal. The kids really steal the show though with their amazing musical talent.
Lead guitarist Zack Mooneyham (Jack Putnam, MWF), Katie (Reign Gilmore, MWF) on bass, Freddy (Henry Smith, MWF) on drums and Lawrence (John Nelson Wakley) on keyboard are impressive. Throw in Dewey and the backup singers head banging and straight-A students turn into a rock band.
Dewey might have started out as a substitute just trying to get by for a paycheck, but he finds much more than that. He finds himself truly caring about these kids and learns a little bit about himself. It’s more than the music – it’s reaching for a dream.
“School of Rock” runs through Aug. 31, Monday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday Matinees at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $21.50-$39.50 and are available by calling 801-298-1302, online at CPTUtah.org, or at the Box Office. CenterPoint is located at 525 N. 400 West, Centerville. l
Skyward Symphony brings movie magic to life
LAYTON—The outstanding community orchestra, Skyward Symphony, is bringing the music of John Williams from the big screen to Davis County.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
Think of the most iconic movie themes of the last century, and odds are it was written by John Williams. From “Jaws” to “Indiana Jones,” “Star Wars” to “Harry Potter” some of the most moving and recognizable cinematic music was written by Williams, and now, Davis County gets to hear that music played live by Skyward Symphony.
Jonathan T. Nish, an attorney with Christensen and Jensen, and director of the group said that they’ve been wanting to put on this kind of concert for years, and now the time is finally right. “Jonathan is a big nerd,” said Sarah Pehrson, Concertmaster, “A lot of us are big nerds,” which made John Williams’ music a natural choice, despite the difficult nature of the pieces, “We wanted to see if we could do it,” said Nish, “It is so strikingly difficult.”
So much so that generally speaking, only professional orchestras attempt these pieces, but Skyward is a completely volunteer organization. So, why take on such a herculean task? The answers varied, but a common theme ran throughout: this is music that everyone
knows and loves, both the performers and the audience. “This group focuses on what the community will enjoy,” said Nish, adding, “Everyone thoroughly enjoys playing this music.”
“These are memorable melodies,” said Brittney Hanson, symphony president and musician with the symphony, “and there are feelings associated with those melodies. You hear them, and you remember what happened in the film.” Even if the film isn’t one the musicians have seen, the themes still have the capacity to move people. “It drives you to watch the movie,” said Angela Romero, percussionist, “I got chills.”
With a catalog of music dating back to the 1950s, the symphony had to be judicious in its choices, “We went through a lot of pieces,” said Nish, but he and the others are confident people will enjoy the pieces selected. Recognizable classics from “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Hook” and “Star Wars” dot the selection, but also a few surprises. Included in these is a lesser-known selection from the John Wayne classic, “The Cowboys,” “Before he was a household name,” said Nish. For the community, Skyward Symphony provides regular concerts with exciting music free of charge, but for the performers themselves, the group provides something more. “It’s my happy place,” said Romero. “It’s peaceful,” echoed Shelby Batis, PR for the symphony, and principal oboist, “Being part of a community.” “This,” said Nish, “is how I stay healthy.” The sentiment echoed by each was one of community, “This orchestra is my other family,” said Nish as the others nodded in agreement.
The Music of John Williams concert by Skyward Symphony will take place on Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Kenley Amphitheater in Layton. The concert will be free to the public, but, as Skyward is a completely volunteer group, donations are always welcome to help keep the organization running. More information about the concert, Skyward Symphony, donations and other upcoming events can be found at skywardsymphony. org. l
DEWEY FINN (J.R. MOORE, MWF) rocks out with his band made up of his students at a stuffy prep school.
Photo by Micah Young
SKYWARD SYMPHONY, composed of volunteer musicians, will bring their outstanding talents to Davis County Aug. 21.
Photo courtesy of Brittney Hanson, Skyward Symphony
THE DRONE GIVES A FIRST person view to see whatever it is seeing.
Drones go into places first responders can’t
FARMINGTON—Farmington Fire Department uses drones for things like HAZMAT situations or finding lost kids. The department has seven drone pilots who are all certified to fly missions.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
The Farmington Fire Department has a unique eye in the sky. Something that can fly into hazardous situations and give an overall look at what’s happening on the ground. The department recently purchased drones that have helped make their job easier while protecting first responders.
The drones are small, medium and large depending on what they’re used for. “The newest drone is the Avata 2,” said Farmington Fire Department Part Time Deputy Fire Marshall/Chief sUAS Pilot, James Weston. “You get a first person view so you can see whatever it is seeing.”
It’s small and nimble, he said. “We can use it in a HAZMAT situation. It can fly indoors if we have an active shooter. It can go places we don’t want to go in.”
The Mavic 2 is a medium size thermal engine camera, said Weston. “We can use it to find lost kids, see where a fire is at and see firefighters to keep track of them at all times. It can look inside windows to get help faster. It can take pictures of a roof to help in the investigation.”
The Matrice 30 is a larger drone, he said. “We use it for anything up in the canyon. If there’s an ATV rollover we can find it. We’ve been involved in quite a bit of incidents.”
Pilots have to get a license in order to fly a drone, said Weston. “They have to get all of their hours. We have seven pilots.”
Weston said when I came into the program there was only one pilot. “I offered to teach a class. Anybody can take the class.”
They have to pass the bucket test, he said. “There are buckets with numbers on them. They rotate through them. There’s a search and rescue bucket and they have to orbit a small, medium and large building. They have to practice in case we have to fly into Lagoon.”
Pilots have to learn about different drones, how they work and what they can and can’t do, said Weston.
THE MAVIC 2 IS a medium size thermal engine camera that can see where a fire is at and keep track of firefighters at all times.
Photos courtesy of Farmington Fire
“They have to learn on each aircraft and become certified. We follow all FAA rules to the letter and with the city’s insurance we’ve exceeded all of the expectations on training.”
Once they’ve signed off they can fly a mission, he said. “All seven of our guys have signed off.”
When a drone flies there is one pilot and one observer, Weston said. “The observer is watching the aircraft at all times. They watch out for other drones. We strictly adhere to the ‘sterile cockpit,’ like on a plane they shut the cabin door. No one can talk to the pilot except the incident commander and observer.”
It’s just like any other tool, he said. “Incident command tells us what to do, like go to this side, etc. We’ll do it.”
It can stay in the air on average for 20 to 40 minutes, said Weston. “A spare battery is always charged.”
If there’s a wildland fire, Weston said they can use multiple drones if they need to. “The incident command says he wants a picture and he calls me. I set up and get close to the fire. I can see what it sees and call the incident command.”
Weston said they used a drone when a truck hit a power pole. “The line was still energized inside the truck. We flew out into the truck and did a sweep to make sure no one was in there. We put the drone in danger rather than people.” l
NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
Family displaced by fire in their Layton home
A Layton home near the area of 350 North 850 East sustained significant damage Tuesday after a fire on the back patio moved into the home, displacing the occupants.
“We started receiving multiple 911 calls about 12:45 p.m.,” said Layton City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jason Cook. “Some reported that the house was on fire in the back and others said it was the whole house so we knew we had a significant fire.”
When crews arrived they found that the fire originated on the back patio and extended into the house, he said. “Three individuals were going to cook something on the grill in the back so they turned it on. They decided to get something at the store and apparently forgot it was on and when they came back they found the back patio
on fire.”
It was a large fire, said Cook. “The fire broke the power line at the point it attached to the house (and it fell) so there was a live power line at the back of the house until the power company could deactivate it (but it was not the cause of the fire.)”
Some people reported hearing a crackling noise they thought was fireworks, he said. “The crackling was from the power line, not fireworks.”
Crews had the fire under control in about 15 minutes, said Cook. “We stayed about two hours more to help the family retrieve items from the home, etc. I think there was about $250,000-$300,000 in fire loss with the home and belongings. There were no injuries.”
Suspect steals transmission and exhaust headers
Bountiful Police Detectives are looking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a theft case. The suspect stole a transmission and two exhaust headers from a local business. He was driving a silver Buick LeSabre. Please reach out to Det. Sanborn with any information.
KID CALL-OUT
Five-year-old Elizabeth and 2-year-old Katherine use the radios in the SWAT BearCat at the North Salt Lake Police Department’s Night Out Against Crime. “We take the BearCat on all of the operations we do,” said North Davis Metro SWAT Operator Nick Hansen. “It’s armored so we can breach doors. It’s one of the best tools used to keep the team as safe as possible.”
Photo by Becky Ginos
Wildfire meeting helps prepare residents who live in high risk areas
CENTERVILLE—Series of town halls are meant to educate residents on how to protect their property and find their evacuation zones. Meetings will be held in different cities through the end of August.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
In the wake of wildfires here in Utah and in other states, the Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Davis County Emergency Management are holding a series of wildfire town halls to educate those living in the high risk areas about how to protect their property and their evacuation zones. Meetings will be held in different cities through the end of August.
“I sat down with (DNR Fire
Warden for Davis County) August Forman and he said that Salt Lake County had mapped all of their wildfire evacuation zones and they’d like to continue it through Davis County,” said Davis County Emergency Manager, Ember Herrick at the Centerville meeting. “So we picked up where Salt Lake left off and we’ve done North Salt Lake through South Weber.”
There are eight cities along Davis County’s wildland urban interface that have been mapped with wildfire evacuation zones, she said. “These zones were created in collaboration with our local fire agencies and your city emergency managers and city officials. So we’re excited to be here and to show you the maps and educate you.”
EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND to the Gun Range Fire in Bountiful in 2019. Residents were awakened in the middle of the night and had to evacuate. The Davis County Emergency Management website has resources on how to be prepared in the event of a wildfire.
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About a year ago in Lahaina, Hawaii there were wildfires, said Herrick. “The number one complaint from the wildfires that decimated their community was that they didn't receive emergency alert notifications. So tonight we’re going to tell you how you can sign up to get those notifications.”
They will notify you when something’s going on in your area and what your community is already doing to make your homes wildfire safe, she said. “You can find out the resources that our friends at the DNR have available to home-harden your properties against wildfire risk and increase your ability to respond and evacuate faster and be safer when the wildfire comes down and is impacted by those winds.”
Maps of the evacuation zones are available on https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/emergency-management/ hazards/wildfire. “This map will show you exactly what zone you’re in,” said Herrick. “It’s got a little box where you can type in your address so you don’t have to zoom in and try and find your tiny little neighborhood. You can just put in your address and it will immediately take you to your wildfire evacuation zone.”
It will also provide you with the link to sign up for emergency alert notifications through Code Red, she
said. “We’ll also make this available to your city and they can share this with you.”
A lot of good information is out there, said Forman. “It makes our job a lot easier if you guys go through and do work prior to a fire coming through. If a big fire is coming down the hill and I have two homes that I can pick out of 15 that is one of the hardest decisions that we have to make as firefighter personnel.”
So everyone needs to come together as a community, he said. “We start preparing our homes now.”
“As you look at your zone, understand the zone next to you,” said South Davis Metro Fire Marshal Cole Fessler. “The fire can come through that zone and fuels and wind might impact your zone as well. So make sure that when you put your address into the web page that you’re also seeing your adjoining zones just in case.”
Fessler said there are steps residents can take to mitigate their risk of a wildfire on their property. “We’re not going to tell you to cut down your trees. I don’t want you to bulldoze everything and have concrete totally around your home. There are ways that we can fire-harden our properties and still maintain the beauty of nature that we all love to see.”
In the Snoqualmie fire back in the 2018 season there were a lot of people that didn’t want to leave, said Fessler. “If we ask you to leave please do. It’s very difficult for us to make sure that we get people out in a safe and timely manner. We pray and hope and beg that you will actually leave.”
“This got me thinking about our officers' actions that night during the gun range fire a few years back,” said Centerville Police Chief Allen Ackerson. “They actually went up into Bountiful to help with evacuations. So in the middle of the night they’re driving around, they start knocking on doors and they’re waking up people that are dead asleep.”
The fire is literally starting to burn the back of their houses and they had zero time to do anything but grab their kids and run out the door, he said. “So when we talk about preparing your house, that gives your family time to get out. It gives your house a fighting chance of surviving on its own if firefighters aren’t able to make it up into that area.”
Upcoming town halls and locations can also be found on the county emergency management website at https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ emergency-management/hazards/ wildfire. lw
Photo courtesy of the Davis County Sheriff’s Office.
Quilt Fest 2024 bound to keep you in stitches
LAYTON—Quilt making has been an important art form since the pioneers arrived in what would become Utah. The Utah Quilt Guild, and the Quilt Fest being held here in Davis County ensure that not only are these practices preserved, but that others can gain a new appreciation for this amazing practice.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
Since 1977, the Utah Quilt Guild has been doing their part to keep the art form of quilting alive and thriving in the state. For those who have been there since the beginning, and for those who are just starting out, there’s perhaps no better spot than right here in Davis County, and the 2024 Quilt Fest, “Getting to Gnome You.”
Louise Mudd, Vice President for the Utah Quilt Guild explained that this annual event, being held this year at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, will bring together quilters and appreciators of quilting from all over for 50 different classes, speakers, vendors, and more, all in a celebration of quilting. “It’ll be a lot of fun,” said Mudd, “and a lot of laughs.”
The Quilt Fest promises plenty to do over the course of the event, but overarching it all perhaps is the sense of community created by the festival. That community is best represented in the Retreat Room. This space will be dedicated for the duration of the event to the act of quilting itself. People of all skill levels are invited to come in, sit, and chat while they create amazing and functional works of art in
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with the kitchen manager, director, data tech leads in the facility, etc. who can tell us if it can or can’t be made.”
There’s also some taste testing with the kids, she said. “We have a poll chart that they can put a happy face, sad face or neural face on when they eat. It helps us gauge if the students like the product to determine what works and doesn’t work.”
Mac n’ Cheese is their favorite, Galbraith said. “We also bring in orange chicken and chicken nuggets.”
Muffins are huge, she said. “We make lots of muffins, dinner rolls, ciabatta rolls and frozen cookie dough. We have four rotations of cookies.”
They also cook chili and sloppy joes, said Galbraith. “We make Jello and our own ranch dressing. We also make pot pie, chicken soup, tomato soup and we’re trying out tuscan soup. Cinnamon rolls are also a big one.”
The facility has a 300 gallon kettle that takes the product to a critical control point at a certain temperature then it’s bagged hot and goes right from bagging into the tumble chiller and it’s cooled immediately there.
There’s also a 300 gallon mixer for making cinnamon rolls then the dough is rolled and cut by hand, Galbraith said. “There are four Revent ovens with racks that can accommodate 30 pounds of product. There is also a packaging machine that packages 90 muffins at a time into a crate.”
quilts. “It’s like a great big slumber party,” said Mudd.
She wasn’t joking, either. With some people arriving at 7 in the morning, and sewing until 12 at night, it’s a craft and art form to be taken seriously, but also one with which to have fun. Though many of the activities are geared toward quilters, newcomers and lovers of the arts alike are more than welcome to come, and will be blown away by the displays.
Over 130 quilts will be on display during the event, including some amazing heritage quilts, as well as brand-new creations. This unification of quilting art and instruction could really only be possible because of the hard work and dedication of people like Mudd in the Utah Quilt Guild, which itself is an umbrella organization representing 70 active chapters across the state, each with anywhere from five to 300 members.
The statewide organization is dedicated to preserving the art of quiltmaking by assisting with local chapters, organizing events like the Quilt Fest here in Davis County, and advertising various quilt shows around the state. It’s a busy job and one that each representative, all volunteers, doesn’t take lightly. Their organization is doing its part to make sure this important piece of heritage and art does not fade into obscurity.
Why, though, is it such an important art form worth preserving? To Mudd, much of it comes back to innovation. “I like the learning,” she said, “new techniques, combining techniques.” But that wasn’t all. Mudd also emphasized the importance of charity with quilting, “I also enjoy making baby quilts, and charity quilts,
Schools also get some pre-made food from distributors but nothing is made at the school, she said. “Distributors deliver fresh produce to the schools.”
Cafe Central & Davis Catering is another unique part of the facility. Anyone can eat there. “They serve breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” said Galbraith. “You can come in and buy any of the products through the cafe at the register or online.”
and sharing that end product with those in need.” Like so many others, Mudd shared just how rewarding it was seeing people love the quilts until they are threadbare and falling apart. “(It is) sharing a part of me,” she said. Since the Quilt Guild is a nonprofit, the $5 tickets for non-guild members go a long way, along with donations, to help keep quilting alive in Utah. For those who’ve never been, however, Mudd offered the following advice, “Come and see the Quilt show, wander around, see the beau-
They cater within the building (no outside catering) and make food for a lot of weddings, she said. “We make a lot of peanut butter bars and brownies.”
Galbraith said parents don’t need to worry about their children receiving a nutritious meal. “We use all fresh fruits and vegetables every day.
tiful quilts and enjoy all the amazing colors,” but more than anything, “come play…there’s usually something for everyone!”
The 2024 Utah Quilt Fest is taking place at the Davis Conference Center, and runs from Aug. 20-24, featuring vendors, classes, speakers, a quilt show, and much more. More information on the Quilt Show, the Utah Quilt Guild, tickets and more can all be found at utahquiltguild.org. l
Nothing is processed. There are no preservatives in our bread products, we make it all from scratch. We follow all of the USDA requirements for sugar and salt.”
The public is welcome to come and take a tour, she said. “Come and see the process.” l
THE 2024 OPPORTUNITY QUILT, featured at this year’s Quilt Fest. Courtesy photo – Utah Quilt Guild website, used with permission
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Aug. 19-25
North Salt Lake Food Trucks
Night
Monday, Aug. 19, 5-8 p.m.
Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North
Fruit Heights Founders Day Quilt Show
Aug. 22-24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S. Mountain Road
Bountiful Farmers Market
Thursday, Aug. 22, 4-8 p.m.
Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South
Woods Cross Police National Night Out
Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30-8 p.m.
Hogan Park, 1555 S. 800 West, Woods Cross
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
Aug. 22-26, $28
Weeknights at 6 p.m. Weekends at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
Pack Farms, 1700 W. Glovers Lane, Farmington
Fruit Heights Chalk Art Festival
Aug. 23-24
Sidewalks around Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S. Mountain Road
Layton FEST
Friday, Aug. 23, 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: Fleetwood Visions
Friday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m., FREE
Bountiful City Park, 200 W. 400 North
Free Friday Film Series: The Bad Guys
Friday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
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Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Rock the Park Concert Series: Pyromania The Ultimate Def Leppard Tribute
Friday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., FREE Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington
Summer Book Sale
Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Road
Fruit Heights Founders Day Celebration
Saturday, Aug. 24, 5-8 p.m.
Car show, live music, food trucks and more Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S. Mountain Road
Fruit Heights City Veterans Memorial Unveiling
Saturday, Aug. 24, 5 p.m. Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S. Mountain Road
Summer Nights with the Stars: An Evening with Orleans & Firefall
Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. $20-$60
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
North Salt Lake Photo Contest Begins Sunday, Aug. 25
Submissions are due by 5 pm on Friday, Sept. 13 Info at nslcity.org.
Free Sunday Concert Series: Standards & Substandards
Sunday, Aug. 25, 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.
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Robyn Rowe Walton Attorney at Law Compiled by Peri Kinder
Region 5 teams set for league play in girls soccer
The Region 5 girls soccer slate begins this week after Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross have wrapped up non-league play.
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
With a few games in the books to start the 2024 girls soccer season, local teams from Region 5 are set to jump into the next portion of the schedule.
Region play starts this week for Davis County teams in Region 5. Eight teams compete in the region, making it one of the largest in the state. Bountiful, Woods Cross and Viewmont will face each league opponent twice, giving them 14 games to try to climb to the top of the standings.
To prep for region action, the local girls soccer teams finished nonleague matchups.
Bountiful
The Redhawks kick off Region 5 at Woods Cross on Thursday. Bountiful is 2-1 on the year and had quite an offensive showing in its final action before the league slate begins.
On Tuesday, Bountiful routed Salt Lake Academy at home by the count of 7-0. Five of those goals came after halftime when the Redhawks were up 2-0. Not only was it the team’s first shutout of the young season – with goalie Eliza Naegle
getting credit – but four players got in the scoring column.
Myka Page, led the onslaught, scoring three times – the first three goals of her career. Teammate Belle Sorensen added two more goals, while Kloe Jorgensen and Sophie Winzeler added one goal apiece. Winzeler, Emmy Sorensen and Jane Hellewell each had two assists, with Izzy Kuhne chipping in one as well.
The seven-goal barrage followed
a tough 2-1 loss at home to Layton on Aug. 9. Izzy Hill scored Bountiful’s lone goal in the defeat.
Viewmont
The Vikings head into Region 5 action with a 1-2 record. Viewmont opens at Clearfield on Thursday. Last season, Viewmont lost twice to the Falcons, both by 3-1 scores.
For their final region tune-up, Viewmont fell to West Field, 3-2, on
Aug. 8. Playing at home, the Vikings were tied with West field 1-1 at halftime and added a goal in the second half. But West Field scored twice to pick up the victory. Viewmont got goals from Brooklyn Jones and Siena Allen. Mazie Tullie added an assist.
Following its game at Clearfield on Thursday, Viewmont plays at Northridge on Aug. 20.
Woods Cross
The Wildcats are still looking for win No. 1.
Woods Cross will begin Region 5 play on Thursday at home against Bountiful with a record of 0-3. In its last outing, Woods Cross lost in a 3-2 heartbreaker to Ogden. Both Woods Cross goals came after halftime courtesy of Kennedee Pearson and Bailey Brown. Nixon Milliron assisted on both goals. This narrow defeat followed a 3-0 loss at home to Lehi on Aug. 9. Woods Cross has allowed three goals in each of its first three games.
The Wildcats will host Clearfield on Aug. 20 following its clash with fellow Davis County school Bountiful. The Wildcats will also be looking for its first victory since the first round of the playoffs a year ago and their first win in the regular season since last Sept. 21 when they took down Roy by the score of 6-1 l
BOUNTIFUL GIRLS SOCCER led by #17 Myka Page 3 points, #9 Belle Sorensen 2 points, #8 Sophie Winsler and #34 Khloe Jorgensen with 1 point topped Salt Lake Academy 7 to 0.
Photo by Carl Page
OBITUARIES
Ivy Beth Burnett Lawrence
Nov. 16,
Our beloved Mother and Nana, Ivy Beth Burnett Lawrence, passed peacefully Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 91. Ivy Beth was born on Nov. 16, 1932, to Revere and Ivy Burnett in Clinton, Utah. She attended Davis High School where she graduated and had many fond memories. She was very talented and had a beautiful singing voice. She sang at countless funerals throughout north Davis County and participated in and directed many choirs and the musical “The King and I” in her Stake at Valley Music Hall. Our Dad, Jerry Lawrence was attracted by her beautiful singing voice. When Dad first heard her sing, she was living in Sacramento, California with her Sister Elda Dieu and family. He heard her sing at church while he was serving at Travis Air Force Base. He told his friend he was going to marry that girl and he did. After a brief courtship they were married in the Salt Lake City Temple on Nov. 21, 1952. They raised six children in Bountiful, Utah where Mom served in numerous callings. She loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and had a strong testimony that she taught to her family. She was a talented seamstress. She made most of her four daughters’ dresses, formals, and wedding dresses and many bridesmaid dresses. As a grandmother and great-grandmother, she crocheted countless booties and baby blankets. She was always a picture of perfection and had a flair for style. She took voice lessons at the University of Utah and numerous extension courses through BYU Extension Center in English. She had a great love for Family History and genealogy and shared that knowledge with many others. She was a temple worker at the Bountiful Temple for many years.
She and Dad fulfilled a three-year mission in Cabanatuan, Philippines where they served as Mission Leaders and were loved and admired by many missionaries. She loved serving as chorister in her Branch at Creekside Senior Living Center where she resided for the last few years of her life. She was served by that community of Creekside as family. Their service and love to her in memory care will be appreciated by her
family who they treated as family as well. Ivy Beth was called Mom, Nana, Great Nana and Great, Great Nana. She and Jerry had 28 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jerry Lawrence, and two grandsons, Travis Lawrence and Britton Lawrence, and a sonin-law, David Nelson.
The viewing will be held Monday, Aug. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Orchard Chapel, 1282 W. 1875 North, Farmington, Utah and a viewing will be held on Aug. 20 prior to the funeral in the same chapel from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Her funeral will be Tuesday Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. The funeral service will be streamed live through the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on her obituary page, where it will appear 10-15 minutes prior to the service at 11 a.m.
We would like to thank Russon Brothers for their service to our Mother and family during this tender time. She is survived by her six children: Lindy (Jim) Robbins, Rod (Cyndi) Lawrence, Becky Nelson, Paul (Crissy) Lawrence, Mary Beth (Jim) Hill, and Kerry (Alan) Tingey.
Walter Merrill Martin
1940 – 2024
W. Merrill Martin aka Walter Merrill Martin of Bountiful, Utah died Aug. 10, 2024.
He was born Oct. 6, 1940 in Jetersville, Virginia to Ruth Ellen Wright Martin and Mitchell D. Martin, Sr. He had three brothers, Mitchell, Ayer and Paul; and three sisters, Frances, Phyllis and Norma.
He was raised mostly in North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia.
Graduated John Marshall high school, February 1960 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from July 12, 1960 to July 11, 1964. He loved America!
Married Mary Jane Kellum, Feb. 14, 1960, later divorced. Married Karen Vera King, Nov.11, 1967. That marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
He was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in April 1967.
Merrill was employed by the U.S. Postal Services for 36 1/2 years in Richmond, Virginia, Logan, Utah and Salt Lake City, Utah. Retired July 29, 2002.
Traveling and sightseeing was a passion and he visited and toured all 50 states, all Canadian Provinces, seven continents and approximately 60 countries.
He always maintained that he grew up in the greatest era in American history i.e. the 1950s.
His most prized possessions were Karen and their sweet daughters, Brenda, Bonnie, Melanie, Christin, Jennifer and Rebecca (Becky).
He was preceded in death by Karen Vera King Martin, his parents, brother, Ayer Sheperd Martin, Phyllis Martin, and Mitchell David Martin.
Survived by Brenda Robison (Kenneth A. Robison), Bonnie Hart, Melanie Forsberg, Christin (Reed) Farnes, Jennifer Martin, and Rebecca (Matt) Vance. He loved to live a good, healthy and honest life and to provide for his family. Also he tried to be a friend and get along with all he came in contact with and always tried to earn their respect.
Private family services will be held. Funeral Directors: Russon Mortuary
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently named Derrick Porter as the new executive producer, principal writer, and presenter of the Spoken Word. Porter is replacing Lloyd Newell who has served for 34 years.
“It’s humbling to be only the fourth person in 95 years,” said Porter, who is from Bountiful. “I’m the oldest to accept the calling. The others were in their 20s or 30s, I’m in my 40s.”
It was a complete shock, he said. “I knew that I had been asked to meet with a church leader. My wife and I couldn’t come up with any solid reasons. When I was presented with the call it took about two seconds to say yes. Even though the shock was immediate, I was committed to serve wherever and however I was needed.”
Porter has a bachelor’s degree in technical sales and a Master’s of Business Administration. He will step down Sept. 4 as CEO of his business to accept the calling full time.
Porter said his experience as an entrepreneur prepared him for this assignment. “I’ve learned to embrace change and the unknown. It’s given me a lot of opportunity to speak publicly to audiences large and small across the world. In some ways what the Spoken Word seeks to do is very similar to what I’ve always done, which is to inspire people to be their best selves.”
That includes creating a message they can identify with, he said. “It’s an invitation to act and create an environment where they feel inspired to do so. So on paper I have absolutely no right to do this for sure. But with the support of hundreds of people I have felt right at home since day one.”
Putting together the program is
a never ending process, said Porter. “There’s always a deadline and there’s always a looming Sunday broadcast coming. We try to be well out in front of those dates. So typically we’re working three or so months ahead.”
Ideas will be shared from a small group of people, he said. “Concepts will be floated as to what might resonate and what’s needed based on what’s going on in the world. Then when everyone feels good with it we share it with our music team.”
Porter has been attending the Tabernacle Choir rehearsals. “There’s about 700 people in the organization that consists of choir members, orchestra members and staff,” he said. “It feels like we're one big family. We’re together every Thursday evening for a two and a half hour rehearsal and of course every Sunday morning.”
The average choir member is spending 15 to 20 hours a week devoted to the weekly preparation,
said Porter. “I’m just trying to keep up with all of them.”
The program is broadcasted all over the world, Porter said. “I’ve had people reach out to me from Iraq, Ukraine, China, Brazil and many other countries expressing gratitude for what the show does.”
It needs to reflect the global nature of the church, he said. “Our hope is that the weekly broadcast is the calm in a rough sea to all who tune in. The majority of our viewers and those who attend live broadcasts are not familiar with our faith. The message seeks to be a universal gem that all people can identify with regardless of where they live or what their circumstances are.”
The message is meant for the one, said Porter. “There are many thousands in attendance but the performance is designed as though it is for the one sitting in the audience.” l
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
The Farmington City is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.
- The Farmington City tax on a $724,000 residence would increase from $503.32 to $639.91, which is $136.59 per year.
- The Farmington City tax on a $724,000 business would increase from $915.14 to $1,163.47, which is $248.33 per year.
- If the proposed budget is approved, Farmington City would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 27.22% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.
All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.
PUBLIC HEARING
Date/Time:
Location:
8/20/2024 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact Farmington City at 801-451-2383.
MCSD prepares to welcome students back to school
MORGAN—As Morgan County School District prepares to go back to school, summer project and staff changes are announced.
By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@themorgannews.com
Noteveryone loves change, yet change is always inevitable when it comes to a new school year in Morgan County. One of the biggest changes parents, students and teachers will have this year is the change from Aspire to PowerSchool as the Student Information System. School personnel have been working for weeks to switch over before school starts next week.
Social media is usually a buzz during the summer with parents asking for a copy of the supply list for students. This year, comments were made that K-sixth grade supplies would be provided by the school district and would not need to be provided by parents.
“School districts in Utah are re-
quired to provide a free public education,” said MCSD Business Administrator, Scott McMillan. “There are certain areas where a fee or tuition may be charged such as for athletics or preschool, but it is very limited. There is an exception where parents can be provided with a list of items on a voluntary basis that they may provide. It appears that these voluntary lists may have become more of an expectation upon parents that feels more like a fee than a voluntary donation.”
Over the last four years the board has been reducing student fees each year in an effort to provide a free education and this change is an extension of that effort. If you would like to gain a better understanding of the codes on fees and voluntary donations go to https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53G/Chapter7/53G-7-S503.html
At Morgan Middle School, an Audio Enhancement safety system has been installed as a pilot using school safety grant money. To address the safety issue of ice buildup and drivers slipping and falling, the bus shed has now been enclosed. The north bleachers in the high school gym have been
upgraded while the district has started the replacement of the welding shop at the high school.
With teachers retiring or moving onto other opportunities, it becomes necessary to hire new teachers. Morgan High School has hired Randall Falkner as a Social Studies teacher, Reganne Hales as a Science teacher, Amy Koppenhafer as a Social Studies teacher, Amber Louder as a girls PE teacher, Skyler McCormick as an Ag Mech/Welding teacher and Crystal Nelson to teach Music 1010.
Krachel Fullmer who has been the business teacher at MMS for the past two years will be moving to the high school as the new business teacher. Emily Mellor, who has been helping in the Mountain Green Middle School counseling center will be the new counselor at MHS.
The only two changes that will happen at Morgan Middle School is long time Morgan Elementary teacher Tiffany Netz will now be a Math Teacher and Counselor. MGMS business teacher Dustin Fullmer will be the business teacher at MMS.
Morgan Elementary has hired
Laci Rose as the new fourth grade teacher. Chelsee Petersen who has been a MHS teacher will go back to MES where she taught for years previously.
Mountain Green Middle School has hired Jenna Harper as a sixth grade teacher, Makenzie Peterson as a SPED teacher and Kacey Rollins as a Social Studies teacher. Averi Thurgood who has worked as an intervention aide at MGMS has been hired as a sixth grade teacher. Kevin Beals who has been a teacher at MHS will now be the Computer Science and Business teacher at MGMS.
Mountain Green Elementary has a new Art Integration Specialist, Christy Bath. Heather Richardson who has been the MES Instructional Coach will now be the Early Learning Coach at MGES.
School starts Tuesday, Aug. 20; this will be an early release day. Each school has sent out informational emails to parents concerning back to school nights along with start and release times. l
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office urges safety in school zone
MORGAN—As students return to school, parents are asked to review driving laws and review safety with their children while traveling to and from school.
By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@themorgannews.com
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office takes the safe travel of students in the county very seriously. This includes the proper use of crosswalks by pedestrians and motorists. Sheriff Corey Stark, with the Morgan County Sheriff’s office, wants to remind drivers and pedestrians about crosswalk safety as school starts Tuesday, Aug. 20. Crosswalk lines have been refreshed at Young and State Street, across Young Street in front of the middle school and at the four-way stop by the high school. There is also a crosswalk across Young Street by Nebco. Keep in mind it is illegal to pass on the right at an intersection.
According to Utah code 41-6A1002, in a school zone, a vehicle must come to a complete stop and yield to the pedestrian that is on any part of the crosswalk. Under the same code, a vehicle may not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk, this includes using the shoulder to pass or turn.
Stark reminds drivers that it is unlawful to proceed through a crosswalk if anyone is starting to walk in the crosswalk and may only proceed to drive once the pedestrian has cleared the crosswalk.
CROSSWALKS ARE PLACED in a specific way that gives the safest crossing of pedestrians to vehicles’ blind spots when turning.
Another concern is students not using crosswalks. Crosswalks are placed in a specific way that gives the safest crossing of pedestrians to vehicles’ blind spots when turning. In some instances, it is a slight inconvenience to use a crosswalk but adds only seconds to a student’s travel time and is much safer than crossing elsewhere.
Often when students are being dropped off at the Morgan Middle School, the driver will stop in the road in front of the middle school and the students will jump out darting in front of traffic. Stark asks that vehicles pull
SPORTS PREDICTIONS
My prediction for Aug. 16: I think Morgan will beat Crimson Cliffs! If you can’t make it to Trojan field you can still watch it, https://morgansportsnetwork.com. I think the score will be Morgan 38 Crimson Cliffs 15.
I hope Morgan’s defense will hold. Crimson Cliffs 289 total yards and 11 first downs Crimson Cliffs Mustangs offense will. Cross Trojan
off the road when having passengers exit the vehicle with students going to a crosswalk before proceeding to cross the street. Once at the crosswalk, students should activate the flashing yellow light that will indicate to drivers that students are entering the crosswalk.
High school drop-off is in the back of the school as the front of the school is used for buses. Stark also mentioned for drivers not to stop in the middle of the road in front of the high school to drop off students, “it can cause congestion, not to mention road rage.” Another reminder to high school students to
territory and Morgan will need 250 running yards 200 passing yards. Currently Crimson Cliffs head coach played for Monkres at Dixie state and he coached with Monkres again at Dixie 2021. This meet will be the second meet as Coach Jared Barlow and Wayne Alofipo lead coach Jared Barlow one win zero loss. This is Daniel trivia question. Do you know that Current Crimson Cliffs
use the crosswalk when they are crossing the street to and from the seminary building.
Starting a new school year is a good time for everyone to renew their knowledge about bus laws. While bus drivers do an excellent job safely transporting students to and from school, the community needs to do its part in keeping the students safe. Bus drivers ask that drivers slow or even stop when the yellow lights start flashing; don’t speed up. Never pass a school bus on any side of the bus when the lights are flashing red and the stop arm is extended. Too many times these bus drivers are terrified as they see vehicles drive through their stop signs. It may only add five minutes to your drive, but it will save a life to follow the laws.
MSD busses are equipped with cameras that take a picture of the license plate which is then turned over to the Sheriff’s Office. Remember it is Utah law that drivers stop when going in either direction when the red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended.
The Sheriff’s Office will enforce the laws to keep everyone safe, but they know that they can only do so much, they believe education starts with parents talking to their young drivers and educating them to pay attention and be extra cautious around crosswalks, school zones, and school buses. As always, be patient and follow the speed limit signs. Remember the speed limit in all school zones is 20 mph. l
By Daniel Mudrow
offense coordinator and he would play NFL during the offseason. Didn’t make an NFL roster New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks and he was Dixie high and Timpview High School head coach! He played for William Penn university 2000-2004. How many state championships Crimson Cliffs has won in football? The answer was one!
Photo by Verlene Johnson
After some position battles during fall camp, Trojans football heads into the preseason
MORGAN—The Trojans will finally get to play a game, one against the defending 4A champions Friday night in a rematch that is already gaining statewide attention. Morgan lost at Crimson Cliffs last year by the score of 15-35 after the Mustangs blasted ahead for good with 21 secondquarter points.
By Brian Shaw shawproducer@gmail.com
The consensus No. 1 preseason pick in Class 3A across most media polls, the Morgan Trojans football team is making final preparations for what could be a great season. One, according to Trojans head coach Jared Barlow, that could see a few roster changes on offense and defense.
“We are starting to see some separation in positions with starters and back-ups,” said Barlow, who along with his staff are overseeing competitions at several spots.
“I love the competition everyone is giving each other,” added Barlow, who will not name the starters public-
ly until game time of Morgan’s home tilt [6 p.m.] against Crimson Cliffs this Friday, Aug. 16. “It is such a positive to have so many talented athletes that push each other all the time.”
While Barlow stopped short of mentioning any names out of fairness to everyone working their tails off this summer, he said he’s pleased with the progress the whole team’s been making as the Trojans wrapped up the last week of fall camp.
“The offense and defense are cleaning things up and the players are really starting to get a pretty good idea of what we want to do,” said Barlow.
The big news of the week though is that the Trojans will finally get to play a game, one against the defending 4A champions Friday night in a rematch that is already gaining statewide attention. Morgan lost at Crimson Cliffs last year by the score of 1535 after the Mustangs blasted ahead for good with 21 second-quarter points.
Under third-year head coach Wayne Alofipo, Crimson Cliffs shut out two of its four opponents at last year’s state tournament and delivered a 33-0 pasting of Green Canyon in the championship game.
The following week will see the Trojans back at home again as they’ll entertain Sky View Thursday Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.
4A quarterfinalists but perennial powers in that classification, the Sky View Bobcats out of northern Cache County head into Morgan County with a high-powered offense that put up 88 points in two state tournament games and features a new head coach.
This week’s game against Crimson Cliffs will also reach a personal milestone of sorts for Barlow, who will be at the helm of his 50th game in charge of the Trojans.
As the reigning 3A semifinalists turn over what they hope will be a new leaf and open a new season after a fairly successful summer, Morgan’s fifth-year coach marveled at how the summer’s been going so far.
“Hard to believe that we have one week until our first game,” said Barlow, who in 49 games at the helm of Morgan has only lost 11 times. “Time flies when you are having so much fun.”
Girls soccer
The Trojans opened their preseason with a wild one at Box Elder Tuesday Aug. 6. After regulation end-
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ed with the teams tied at 2-2, the Trojans fell by the final score of 2-3 when BE slammed in a goal in overtime. Scoring were Lacie Poll and Emma Toone who were assisted by Macie Burton and Poll.
In their home opener, however, the Trojans won 8-0 versus Roy Wednesday Aug. 7. Kapree Charlton scored three times, Poll twice and Amy Thomas, Reece Crowther and Saige Jones once each. Maddie Fisher recorded five saves, earning the shutout.
To wrap up the week, the Trojans were back home against Bonneville Friday Aug. 9 but lost, 0-3. l
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MORGAN—East Canyon Dome Project gets a contractor – with two major conditions. The Dome Event Center and Village Project is located 12 miles south of the town of Morgan along SR 66.
By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
Morgan County has found the funds to complete the main dome in the East Canyon Dome Project. Earlier this year county officials received much higher-than-expected bids to complete the dome and have been working for the last several weeks to solidify the funds for the project.
In June meetings Morgan County Commission member Blain Fackrell gave several suggestions on where that money could come from including some untapped economic development funds. His fellow commissioners appear to have signed off on those suggestions.
Now they have found a contractor – kind of.
On Aug. 6, the county commission approved a bid of $264,548.75 for the project by low bidder Calvin L. Wadsworth Construction subject to two significant conditions. Morgan County has a Sept. 30 expiration date
Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison TV Media
Q: Is Zack, JWoww’s fiance from “Jersey Shore,” actually a wrestler? Could I see him on the shows?
A: Zack Clayton is indeed more than just “The Jersey Shore” star Jennifer (JWoww) Farley’s arm candy. He’s a real professional wrestler, and he has been since before he and JWoww ever got together — though she said on an episode of “The Viall Files” podcast
Dome project moves forward subject to conditions
for a $100,000 grant it received for the project which must be completed and a report filed with the state. That’s already an extension from a previous date of Feb. 29.
In its bid Calvin L. Wadsworth Construction indicated that it can’t complete the project until Oct. 24. Some county officials are hopeful they can get yet another extension from the state to allow them to award the bid to Wadsworth who came in at $43,000 less than the next bidder, Skinny T Construction. (The bids also included a second amount if the dome were insulated with foam, but commissioners rejected that option as too expensive.)
Fackrell, who has been most involved in this project, expressed skepticism that the state would extend the deadline for another three weeks but agreed to let his colleagues try.
“If it’s 40 grand and it’s one call, I’ll make a call any day,” Commissioner Jared Anderson said.
“I'm actually excited about this,” Anderson said. “We had finally come to a point where we’ve got it out to bid. We finally got a spot where we’re not charging a lot of money for it, and it’s not $600,000.
($600,000 was the amount contractors bid earlier this year to complete the dome).
Another issue with the bids on the
dome is whether they include a boiler system to provide radiant heat to the building. The county’s request for proposals seems to ask just for the radiant heat piping to be installed and for it to be connected to a future source at some point. County officials now need to go back to the bidders to find out whether the boiler system is included. If not, the future of the whole project could be in jeopardy.
If the bids include the boiler and the state grants the extension, Calvin L. Wadsworth Construction can move forward on the project and get it completed in October. If the deadline remains fast, and its bid includes the boiler, the county will award the bid to Skinny T Construction. With time of the essence the county commission agreed to approve the bids with these major conditions rather than have to bring the issue back in yet another future meeting
Even in a best-case scenario, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done with the structure. County officials are pursuing another grant to fund lighting and fixtures for it.
The Dome Event Center and Village Project is located 12 miles south of the town of Morgan along SR 66. If the main dome-covered structure is completed it will serve as an events center for 200 to 400 people. It is hoped this
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that they’ve actually known each other since they were kids.
You can currently catch Clayton working on shows put together under the TNA Wrestling brand. Their shows are distributed on YouTube and their own TNA+ streamer, as well as via pay-per-view services.
“Jersey Shore” fans will also love this: Clayton currently fights as a member of the Full Blooded Italians, a long-running wrestling faction that’s appeared in the likes of WWE, ECW and MLW. Fans may also be interested to know that “Clayton” is just a stage name. He was born Zack Carpinello, so it’s not just a gimmick — he is, in fact, Italian.
Clayton was born in Bethlehem, N.Y., however, in recent years the ring announcers have been saying he hails “from the Jersey Shore,” most likely
because of his association with the long-running reality hit.
I should clarify that Clayton appears on MTV’s “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation,” which is technically a spinoff/continuation of the original show, “The Jersey Shore.” The seventh “Family Vacation” season aired this spring, ending with a teaser for Season 8, which will see the gang (Zack included) head to New York City and Las Vegas.
Q: What’s the guy who played Arthur Shelby on “Peaky Blinders” doing now that it’s over?
A: It shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that Paul Anderson landed on his feet after the hit series “Peaky Blinders” ended in 2022.
Anderson starred in the series as Arthur Shelby, a chief member of the Peaky Blinders gang who was central to the show.
He was absent from the screen in 2023, but that’s because he was shooting the two high-profile projects that he debuted in 2024.
Firstly, he had a role in the ensemble action-comedy “Lift,” which was released on Netflix in January. It stars Kevin Hart (“Ride Along,” 2014) and Gugu MbathaRaw (“Belle,” 2013) as a pair of would-be thieves planning a $500-million gold heist. Anderson is featured as one of the guys being robbed.
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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 Beaver 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 Sep. 12, 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.
CHANGE APPLICATION(S)
31-5138 (a51936): State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources propose(s) using 10 cfs from the Run-off and Surface Drains (Southwest of Hooper) for IRRIGATION; WILDLIFE: Waterfowl propagation.
EXTENSION(S)
31-5138 (A68079): State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is/are filing an extension for 10 cfs from the Run-off and Surface Drains (Southwest of Hooper) for IRRIGATION; WILDLIFE: Waterfowl propagation.
8/16/2024, 8/23/2024
Monday
PBS News Special: Democratic National Convention
(7) KUED 6 p.m.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago. Though the players may have switched places, there’s still room for some upheaval as democratic players look to get behind Vice President Kamala Harris and her run to the White House.
Name That Tune
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
Host Jane Krakowski and band leader Randy Jackson test contestants’ music knowledge in this classic game show revival. Two players face off and test their knowledge of music while trying to beat the clock and earn a spot in the $100,000 bonus round.
Tuesday
Celebrity Family Feud
(4) KTVX 7 p.m.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend face off against David Chang in one of TV’s most popular and enduring game shows. As stars and their families look to answer survey-style questions, it’s safe to say there’s room for ridiculous answers to save the day.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
HBO 7 p.m.
All eyes are on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus try to mold him into the franchise player they hope he will be. Meanwhile, wide receiver Rome Odunze and the veterans get ready for a new season.
Wednesday
The Woman King
FX 8 p.m.
In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors led by Gen. Nanisca (Viola Davis) fights to protect the African kingdom of Dahomey from a foreign enemy. The film had its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Claim to Fame
(4) KTVX 9 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.
TELEVISION GUIDE
Thursday
60 Days In A&E 7 p.m.
For this season’s contestants, it’s been a long and grueling 60 days. Despite going in with their heads held high, civilians quickly learned how brutal jail life could be. After reporting back to law enforcement for two months, they are now released.
Lucky 13 (4) KTVX 9 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 $1 million.
Friday
Police Academy
AMC 6 p.m.
During this comedy from 1984, a new policy puts badges on two misfits: one (Steve Guttenberg) has a police record, while the other (Michael Winslow) is known for his killer sound effects. “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment” airs next.
Great Performances (7) KUED 8 p.m.
The world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic performs its annual openair concert at Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace Gardens. Conducted by Andris Nelsons, it features opera singer Lise Davidsen singing works from Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi.
Saturday 2024 Little League Baseball World Series
(4) KTVX 10:30 a.m.
Kids who love baseball dream of being a part of this day their whole lives. Teams from all over the world have spent the last two weeks playing their hearts out, hoping for a shot at today’s International
Friday
PBS
Forever: A Terry McMillan Presentation
LIFE 6 p.m.
When a veteran (Taye Diggs) returns to his hometown, he quickly falls for a local policewoman (Meagan Good). The problem, however, is that he must earn the approval of the woman’s three teenage daughters if he hopes to also earn her affections.
Sunday
Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys
A&E 7 p.m.
Born Russell Tyrone Jones, Ol’ Dirty Bastard developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries. This documentary looks at the short life of a founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, the iconic hiphop group.
Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing DISC 7 p.m.
Call it gut-wrenching or just wrenching as the all-stars are tasked with bow hunting and game processing challenges. When two camps land warthogs, one team quickly preserves its catch while the other team mishandles the meat,
Lucy (Krysten Ritter) must make a difficult decision when Charlie (Zariella Langford) is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Kira (Keeley Hawes) and Eleanor (Rya Kihlstedt) connect the 12 unidentifiable files to Darros’ (James Hiroyuki Liao) larger plan.
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
Weather keeps Ginger Zee on the move.
On any weekday, it’s a guess whether ABC News’ chief meteorologist will be in the New York “Good Morning America” studio or out on location, reporting on atmospheric matters. Particularly when inclement conditions make headlines, it’s a sure bet that Zee — also a bestselling author who co-hosts the weekend ABC series “Hearts of Heroes” as well — wants to be where the action is happening.
Named by her Dutch father after Tina Louise’s Ginger Grant character from the classic sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” Zee (born Ginger Renee Zuidgeest) also leads the climate unit for ABC News and has done a number of related special reports — not only as the subjects apply to the United States, but also globally. She’s now also very involved in the ABC News-wide initiative “Climate Ready.” When she graduated from college, Zee intended to become a meteorologist for NBC’s “Today,” and even if she ultimately landed at a different network, she was eyeing the right time-slot.
Great Performances
“Great Performances” returns Friday, Aug. 23, on PBS, as the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic performs its annual open-air concert at Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace Gardens. Conducted by Andris Nelsons, it features opera singer Lise Davidsen singing works from Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi.
Zee actually worked at several NBC affiliates as she built her career, the most pivotal one arguably being the network-owned Chicago station WMAQ-TV. She got to substitute on the weekend edition of “Today,” but it was ABC that came calling for her on a permanent basis in 2011, when she joined the weekend edition of “Good Morning America.” She moved to the weekday position in 2013, but her broadcast day doesn’t necessarily end when “GMA” does: she frequently appears during evenings on “ABC World News Tonight With David Muir” as well. As part of the “GMA” family, Zee has seen her duties expand to segments on such topics as entertainment and fashion as well, and she’s gotten attention for her support of the environment-minded No New Clothes Challenge in recent times. It’s part and parcel of her main job, in which she appears destined to stay at for some time to come.
Championship game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.
MIND TEASERS
Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist
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.
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.