The City Journals | August 23, 2024

Davis Tech programs give incarcerated individuals hope for the future

SALT LAKE CITY—107 students graduated from Davis Tech at the Utah Department of Corrections last week. The program provides skills to help them transition from prison back into the community.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

It was a proud day last week for 107 students who graduated from Davis Technical College at the Utah Department of Corrections. Davis Tech and UDC partner to provide skills to help incarcerated individuals transition back into the community.

“We’ve been providing this service for 15 years,” said Dan Powers, Director of Rehabilitative Programs for Davis Tech. “There are nine programs overall. We’ve added women’s programs in IT and web and graphic design. Those have proven to be very popular.”

All of the programs are industry driven, he said. “We look at where the needs are to provide high paying good jobs after incarceration.”

Students have to reach a certain benchmark for prison guidelines to receive permission level, said Powers. “They have to be a high school graduate and they’re not going to be moved so that they have enough time to complete the program. We let them pick where their interests lie.”

It takes about eight to 12 months to complete the program, he said. “Everything is exactly what we have on our (Davis Tech) campus. All of the equipment we have on campus is what students expect to see.”

LT. GOV. DEIDRE HENDERSON congratulates Davis Technical College graduates at a ceremony at the Utah Department of Corrections.

Students can get enough credits to go halfway through an associate degree, said Powers. “At Snow College with a certificate they can complete the rest of the associate degree online at the prison.”

The program has grown over time, he said. “The department of corrections has shifted focus. These skills go a long way to prevent individuals from going back into custody.”

Powers said Davis Tech works on contract with the UDC. “We’re funded through them. One way is an inmate phone account. That’s when an individual calls a family or friend the

Once in a blue moon It’s a common phrase for something that really doesn’t happen that often, but skywatchers had the opportunity to see not only a blue moon but a super blue moon. CNN reported that on the evening of Aug. 19, the rare crossover of a super moon and blue moon peaked in the afternoon and early evening. The super moon refers to the moment in the lunar cycle when the moon is closest to the Earth. During this time, the moon can appear much brighter, and slightly bigger than average. A blue moon, despite the name, does not appear more blue than normal, but rather, according to CNN, is defined as “the third full moon of an astronomical season with four full moons.”

DNC kicks off in Chicago

The Democratic National Convention started Monday, Aug. 19 marked with pro-Palestinian protests in the streets outside the convention. The convention itself kicked off with a handingoff of the baton from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris. Confidence was extremely high during the convention, with many expressing their belief that Harris was a shoo-in for the presidency. Biden also expressed his thanks for the support of those in attendance, and he, and others all affirmed their support for Harris, her campaign, and that in their opinion, she is the best choice for president.

Oldest person in the world passes away

The latest person to hold the record for the oldest person on Earth just passed away this week at the age of 117, as reported by CNN. Maria Branyas Morera was born in the United States but spent much of her life in Spain. Morera’s family reported that she passed peacefully, in her sleep, which was exactly the way she had hoped to go.

Courtesy photo

Bountiful City Council member succumbs to aggressive form of brain cancer

BOUNTIFUL—Jesse Bell served the residents of Bountiful until the end. He is remembered as a true friend who always saw the good in people.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Bountiful City staff and council members are mourning the loss of their friend and colleague Jesse Bell who passed away Aug. 13 after a 14-month battle with the effects of an aggressive form of brain cancer. Bell was 47. He had served as a council member since 2022.

He was chairman of the Bountiful Trails Advisory Committee from 2013-2021. “He was all about getting families outside and being active,” said Bountiful Mayor Kendalyn Harris. “He felt that trails provided an outlet to bike and hike. He served on that committee for a long time. It was a labor of love.”

Before being a council member, Jesse was tapped to serve on the planning commission, she said. “He took more of a role in projects proposed by the city. With his background in landscape architecture he had an eye for design and building great projects. He didn’t cut corners. Jesse took pride in the development in the city.”

He was a valuable resource there, said Harris. “He was interested in the city and how it was going to evolve. He had an interest in beautifying the community.”

Jesse loved trees, she said. “It was so cute he would say, ‘since they (trees) can’t speak for themselves I speak for them.’”

Harris said Jesse always made space for everyone. “In a recent

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cost goes to fund education.”

The tuition is split between the UDC and the student, he said. “The UDC pays 50% and the students themselves sign a promissory note for 50% when they’re released. They don’t have to pay that until two years later so that they can build a life for themselves and get settled in on that.”

Interest has grown as individuals see the success of friends and fellow students to obtain a well paying position and not come back to prison, said Powers. “They see the benefit of participating. It’s only if they express interest in the program – they’re not

city council meeting we were talking about housing, duplexes, etc. He wanted the less affluent to have an opportunity for housing and for as many people as possible. He was thinking of people and policies that would benefit all residents.”

Jesse attended almost every single meeting even when he was sick, she said. “He would engage, text and give input on issues right up until last month. Right to the end he was engaged.”

One night he had a seizure at the police department, said Harris. “He came over to City Hall and stayed for the meeting. He told us not to make a fuss. He hated attention. He didn’t want us to focus on him.”

He was in for a short period of time but it was really impactful, she

forced.”

Instructors are from Davis Tech who teach at the prison. “It’s a labor of love,” Powers said. “It’s not the easiest or popular place to work. They’re incredibly dedicated. They see the success when people leave and that’s a big driver for them to know they’re making a difference.”

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson delivered a keynote to the graduates.

“Today’s not an end, and it’s not a beginning, but it is a significant point in time,” she said. “It has widened the road in front of you, and opened new paths. Education is a transformative force. It’s the great equalizer. The catalyst of the American dream.”

Henderson went on to say, “It’s

said. “He accomplished a lot.”

“He was an amazing person,” said Bountiful City Councilmember Kate Bradshaw. “He was an amazing resident of Bountiful. He gave so much back.”

Jesse led the trails effort for several years, she said. “He took it from an informal city effort all the way to adopting a master plan. He was the glue marching forward, bushwhacking potential routes and working on the narratives of what needed to go in the plan.”

Bradshaw said they shared a love and passion for trails. “We were lucky to host several rides inviting other city and state leaders to see the vision and grant us funds. Being on the mountain and looking at the tree canopy and contours, those were in his wheel-

not our failures nor is it even our successes that define us, but it’s how we persevere. It’s how we respond to, and learn from, the obstacles and challenges in our paths… nothing worth doing is easy.”

Christopher Aziz graduated from the Welding Technology program and has been employed as a teacher’s assistant. “It’s our choices in each moment that define who we are, not our past choices, but our present ones,” Aziz said to the other graduates. “So, ask yourself who you are, who you want to be, and make the choice to face the obstacles to learn and grow. Use the time that we have been given to become the person we are here to become. Keep

He was all about getting families outside and being active. said Bountiful Mayor Kendalyn Harris. He felt that trails provided an outlet to bike and hike. He served on that trails committee committee for a long time. It was a labor of love.

Kendalyn Harris

house. To paint a picture of what he saw – it was pretty special.”

He was such a positive influence on the council and staff, said Bradshaw. “He saw the better angel in everyone. That was the thing that always helped us to pause and see the other’s perspective. To take a breath and think ‘what would Jesse do?’”

Jesse had a unique skill set, she said. “You always felt better after having a conversation with him. After talking to him you never felt your idea was dismissed or dumb.”

He had a really calm, thoughtful way of dealing with things, Bradshaw said. “He would always see the good. You’re lucky if you have someone in life to play that role.”

Bradshaw said he was a good friend. “He was a trusted ally and he made it easy to serve with him.”

He would never toot his own horn, she said. “He was always happy to let others take credit. Everyone has the right to know about his major contributions. His life and contributions should be celebrated. I’m lucky to have met Jesse. He’ll be deeply missed.” l

growing and keep going.”

Overall, 70 of the 107 have already been released and 40 remain, most will be released within the year, said Powers. “One of the students graduated on Monday and left prison on Tuesday and already had a job in place. He’s working as an instructor for juveniles in a program to teach welding. He’s going into education as opposed to industry.”

If students have the desire, generally they have their choice of jobs, he said. “They now have the hope of moving forward.” l

Casper | ryan.c@thecityjournals.com

CITY COUNCILMEMBER KATE BRADSHAW and Jesse Bell take a ride on one of the trails. The pair shared a passion for the outdoors. Courtesy photo

NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled by Becky Ginos

Fire breaks out in Bountiful home

Firefighters responded to a fire at a Bountiful home Monday morning after the residents awoke to the smell of smoke.

When crews arrived they found a working fire on multiple levels of an exterior deck. They were able to extinguish the fire and prevent extension to the interior, according to a South Davis Metro Facebook post. The cause is under investigation.

University of Utah AirMed team flies critical patient to specialized facility

Layton City Firefighters provided advanced treatment care to a critical patient over the weekend before transferring them to the University of Utah AirMed team who flew them to a specialized facility capable of performing ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), according to a LFD Facebook post. “We're proud to work alongside such skilled professionals to give this patient the best possible chance at recovery.”

Women’s self defense class set for October

The Centerville Police Department is hosting a Women’s Self Defense class in October that will teach women the skills needed to protect themselves. The class will be held at the police station, 250 N. Main Street from 6 p.m. –9 p.m. Oct. 3,10,18 and 24 with a bonus Keychain Self Defense Class, Nov. 1. To register go to https://secure.rec1.com/UT/ centerville-ut/catalog or call 801292-8441.

Storm brings down power lines and large tree

A storm that rolled through Layton Monday night created high winds that caused multiple incidents, including downed power lines and in one case, a very large tree that fell on top of a house, causing major damage to the roof and structure, a Layton Fire Department Facebook post said. There were no injuries reported.

Sexual Abuse Awareness class

Det. Kael Jackson with the Centerville Police Department will be leading a discussion on sexual abuse awareness Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Children’s Justice Center, 98 South 100 East, Farmington. Jackson will cover what sexual abuse is, the signs of abuse and how to talk to your children.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1924 Plans shaping for orderly opening of Co. schools

The school of Davis County will open September 22.

At the last meeting of the board of education, it was decided that all schools in Davis County will open September 22.

Bids for renovating, painting and kalsomining the school buildings of the county were received up to last Tuesday evening and the contracts for this work have already been awarded. The work is now in progress.

1934

Flood wall project in Davis completed

Laborers from Lakeview camp completed construction Wednesday of two huge stone walls – built for the purpose of protecting hundreds of acres of valuable land from possible floods. These walls are situated on the mountain road east of the highway.

The north wall is 116 feet long and contains 1,906 cubic yards of rock and 13,362 man-hours were required for its completion.

1944

Bountiful man wins citation

S-Sgt. Bert J. Hatch, Bountiful, Utah, has been awarded the air medal and one oak leaf cluster. The citation, in part, reads as follows: “For meritorious achievement in accomplishing with distinction aerial operational missions over enemy-occupied continental Europe…”

Sgt. Hatch has flown 18 missions over the continent and is now serving as a waist gunner on a B-24 Liberator.

1954

Vandalism makes increase in Bountiful area recently

Vandalism is on the increase in

Bountiful. So much so, according to Marshal Turner Burningham, that more drastic measures may have to be taken. In the past the marshal’s department has tried to work things out with the errant youths, Marshal Burningham said, but now stronger measures will have to be taken.

1964 County turns the heat on fires

A new ordinance providing for control and regulation of fires in areas outside the corporate limits of cities and towns in Davis County has just been approved by the county commissioners.

The ordinance provides for the issuing of permits for fires, the requirement of incinerators, and the restricting of burning in incinerators to specific hours. It was put into law at the suggestion of the State Forestry Department and the county fire warden, Alvin D. Kinsey.

1974

Let trumpets sound!

Hospital

beginning scheduled this week

Official groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Bountiful (South Davis area) hospital have been scheduled for August 20, with officials of Hospital Corporation of America to join area leaders in the symbolic start of construction. The ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. at the hospital site, immediately east of the South Davis Community Hospital, 401 South 400 East, Bountiful.

1984

Get out and vote, it’s primary election time

Davis County voters will go to the polls next Tuesday, Aug. 21, to cast their ballots in the 1984 primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. But it will be “slim pickings” for Davis County voters and the turnout is expected to be light.

In fact, there will be a primary race in only six posts – two for the gubernatorial seat.

Compiled by Braden Nelsen

CELEBRANTS REACT TO THE EARLY July 24 announcement from Paris by the International Olympic Committee that Salt Lake City had been chosen to host the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Enthusiastic reaction to the news has come from government and business leaders throughout the state.

What folks are saying about SLC's 2034 Olympics

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah has officially been selected to host the Olympics once again, solidifying the state’s position as not only the “Crossroads of the West” but also the “Crossroads of the World”

By Brice Wallace brice.w@thecityjournals.com

The International Olympic Committee recently selected Salt Lake City to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2034. The overall reaction throughout Utah has been understandably enthusiastic. Through news releases, speeches and other methods, government and business leaders and others have expressed their excitement about the selection. Here are some of those comments, in some instances edited for length:

Spencer Cox, Utah governor: “The Olympics and Paralympics represent so much more than competition. At its core, the Olympic movement is about building community and celebrating excellence — things we do really well in Utah. More than 80 percent of Utahns and 100 percent of our elected leaders supported our Olympic bid. We’re ready to host another Winter Games and we can’t wait to welcome the world back to Utah in 2034.”

Fraser Bullock, president and CEO of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games: “Today’s decision by the International Olympic Committee is as much about the Olympic and Paralympic movement as it is about Salt Lake City-Utah. We are proud to show the world how our living legacy brings value to our communities, enriches the lives of youth, and helps contribute to the world of sport.”

Erin Mendenhall, Salt Lake City mayor: “Salt Lake City and the Olympic and Paralympic movement are deeply connected through values: our commitment to diversity, love for our youth, and the tireless work to preserve our environment. Through the Olympic movement, these principles are shared through the lens of sport. I can’t imagine a better partnership than the one we continue to forge with our Olympic partners.”

Jenny Wilson, Salt Lake County mayor: “I’m incredibly proud of the dedicated and visionary team that made this possible. Salt Lake County stands

ready to play its role, with the Salt Palace Convention Center hosting the main press center, international broadcasters and curling events. This is an exciting moment for our community, and I can’t wait to see all the opportunities it brings. Let’s go, Utah!”

Gene Sykes, chair of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee: “This a great day for winter sport in the United States and around the world. The Games vision brought forth by the Salt Lake City-Utah team — inclusive of state and city leaders, the remarkable bid team and the community that showed support for this effort throughout — has been collaborative and forward-looking from the very start. We are thankful to the IOC and to Karl Stoss, who led the Future Host Commission, and we look forward to the process of organizing what we know will be a terrific Games in 2034.”

Mitt Romney, U.S. senator: “It is official: The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming back to Salt Lake City in 2034. Now, when I was involved in the 2002 Games, I was inspired by the Olympians who demonstrated the greatest qualities of the human spirit through their grit and athleticism, their determination and their courage. But I was also inspired to see so many Utahns come together — in official as well as voluntary roles — to serve those who were visiting from nations across the globe.

“During those Games, Utah demonstrated to the entire world its unique spirit of service and fellowship. And Utah is well-prepared to host the world once again for the Winter Games. We are a leading hub for winter sports; our economy is resilient and growing; our sporting venues and infrastructure are well-kept and regularly used for competition; and, of course, we have the ‘Greatest Snow on Earth.’”

J. Stuart Adams, Utah Senate president, and Mike Schultz, Utah House speaker: “Utah has officially been selected to host the Olympics once again, solidifying our position as not only the ‘Crossroads of the West’ but also the ‘Crossroads of the World.’ This decision marks a historic return after our state successfully staged the 2002 Winter Games. Even after the flame was extinguished at the closing ceremony 22 years ago, we’ve kept the spirit of the Games alive.

“While we are thrilled for another opportunity to showcase our state’s natural beauty, participate in the festivities and reap the economic benefits that are sure to last for decades, we are committed to investing in projects that have long-term, lasting benefits for the entire state. With our world-class facilities and enthusiastic community support, Utah will deliver another unforgettable experience filled with amazing athleticism and a spirit of unity.”

Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber: “The Olympic Games highlight the values of dedication, perseverance and community — all qualities that are not only at the heart of athletic competition, but also of our business community. … We are optimistic about the significant economic impacts that hosting such an event will bring. The influx of visitors, investments in infrastructure and global media attention will provide a substantial boost to our local economy. Government and business leaders are already strategizing on how to make this a success for all. This presents a great opportunity to intertwine sports, culture and commerce, while also bolstering economic growth and development.

“The unity and resilience displayed at the Olympics have been truly inspiring. These events bring us together to achieve greatness, and I look forward to seeing that spirit displayed on our home soil soon.”

Kaitlin Eskelson, president and CEO of Visit Salt Lake: “Salt Lake is primed and ready for the 2034 Winter Olympics. Since hosting the 2002 Games, we’ve proven that we are not only a world-class and event-ready destination, but also a welcoming community eager to share our hospitality with the world.”

Jennifer Wesselhoff, president and CEO of the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau: “In one sense, the announcement is a great victory for our state, but it also is just the beginning, as we start to plan for the next 10 years.”

Colin Hilton, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation president and CEO: “We are proud that Utah Olympic Park is a cornerstone of recreation, world-class training and tourism in Park City. We look forward to working with our great community partners as we build toward the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.”

Malena Stevens, Summit County Council chairperson: “Park City Municipal, Summit County and the Park City Chamber and Visitors Bureau will be working together on immediate next steps. Summit County, Park City and the Chamber & Visitors Bureau will cooperatively engage an Olympic liaison who will develop a 10-year action plan for the communities.”

Nann Worel, Park City mayor: “The development of a 10-year action plan will ensure that our communities, stakeholders and residents are best-positioned to welcome the world to Park City. Garnering input from local residents, stakeholders and businesses will help inform our vision and action plan for the 2034 Games.”

Deirdra Walsh, vice president and chief operating officer Park City Mountain: “Our selection as an official venue, and our legacy from the 2002 Winter Games, affirms Park City Mountain’s status as a world-class destination that embodies the spirit and inspiration that the Olympic Games spreads across the world. Building on our history of hosting international competitions, starting with America’s Opening in the early 1980s, we look forward to welcoming athletes and spectators from across the world, fostering unity and inspiring youth through the Olympic values.”

Todd Bennett, Deer Valley Resort president and chief operating officer: “Deer Valley is honored to be selected as an official venue for the 2034 Olympic Winter Games. We are eager to once again welcome the world for mogul and aerial ski competitions. Our collaboration with the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 organizing committee has been excellent, and we look forward to further strengthening this partnership as we prepare for the upcoming Games.”

Becca Gerber, director of community relations at the Park City Chamber of Commerce: “I am so excited for our residents and especially our youth to experience the inspiration, joy and unity that is central to the Olympic mission of creating a better world through sport. Our local residents will enjoy a front-row seat to the greatest winter show on Earth. This is our opportunity to highlight what truly makes our community authentic and unique and show the world exactly why Park City is ‘Winter’s Favorite Town.’” l

Photo courtesy Visit Salt Lake

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

North Salt Lake Food Trucks

Night

Monday, Aug. 26, 5-8 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Free Family Art Night

Monday, Aug. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

All supplies included

Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main Street

Cub Scout Fair

Boys and girls from kindergarten to fifth grade are welcome for games and activities with the Cub Scouts.

Tuesday August 27, 7-8 p.m.

Bountiful Community Church, 150 N 400 E, Bountiful

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Aug. 29, 4-8 p.m.

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Layton FEST

Friday, Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. to dusk

Food trucks, entertainment, local vendors

Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive

End of Summer Bash

Friday, Aug. 30, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $3

An evening with music, food, and fun. Create and enter a cardboard boat your admission is free.

Surf 'n Swim, 465 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Free Friday Film Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Friday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Rock the Park Concert Series: Fooz Fighters

Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., FREE Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

Bats Eat Bugs!

Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., FREE Education and conversation about bats

Bridger Bay Amphitheater, Antelope Island

Waterfowl Hunting Workshop

Saturday, Aug. 31, 1-4 p.m.

Free but registration required Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S.Waterfowl Way, Farmington

Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal. com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.

AIR DUCT CLEANING

South Davis Metro Fire Chief retires after 31

By Becky Ginos

becky.g@davisjournal.com

F

or 31 years South Davis Metro

Fire Chief Dane Stone has been in the fire service. Stone is retiring Sept. 12 and once he leaves the station, when a call comes in he won’t be the one to answer it. It will be a little bitter sweet after spending so many years dedicated to serving the community but he’s also excited for the next step.

“I’m trying to wrap my head around it,” Stone said. “It’s kind of surreal. This is by far one of the best departments in the state. These are good people and It’s been great to be associated with them.”

Stone became interested in the career in 1992 when he completed EMT training while he was at Weber State studying criminal justice. “When I got done with EMT training I wanted to find somewhere I could use it,” he said. “I got a job out at Rocky Mountain Raceway. It’s the Bonneville race track now. I got a job out there and then South Davis Fire District was looking to hire firefighters that were in college.”

In 1998, Stone took a full-time position with South Davis. “That was over in the North Salt Lake Fire Station 82. That’s when I got an offer from them (secret service). I tested with them in 1997 and it took me about a year and a half to go through all that process and then I turned it down to stay full time with the fire department which was the best move I ever made.”

They would give you a bedroom, he said. “Well I guess it wasn’t a room, it was just a bed with a partition between it. So a free room if you’re going to college so that they could staff the stations at night time because they were shutting the stations down at midnight.”

Originally, Stone had been planning on going into the secret service. “I didn’t get a job right off the bat with them so I was still working for the fire department.”

At the time it was the most beneficial with a family, he said. “I knew with the secret service I’d be gone a lot. My wife was pregnant and I knew that wasn’t going to work.”

In 2005, South Davis Fire District and the Bountiful City Fire Department merged, said Stone. “At the time the Davis County Sheriff’s Office held the paramedic service for our area. When we merged the two departments, we took the paramedic program.”

When they merged, Stone became a captain. “I was a lieutenant and when we merged they made all of the lieutenants captains. In 2007 I was promoted to Battalion Chief. In 2011 I became a Deputy Chief and then in 2020 that’s when I became the Fire Chief.”

Stone said becoming chief has been a challenge. “You know I was a Deputy Chief for nine years. I worked under two different Fire Chiefs, Chief Rampton and Chief Bassett. Both had two different styles of leadership. I was never one to want to be the Fire Chief. That wasn’t something that I was like,

yeah that’s what I’m angling for. That was never my goal.”

It’s a tough position, he said. “It’s very political, especially in our makeup of five cities and the county who make up our Board of Trustees. So each mayor of the cities we protect plus a county commissioner are my bosses. So the politics of the job are probably bigger than most. Most fire chief positions just have to deal with one city and one city mayor. So that was a challenge.”

As a firefighter he went out on the calls, but now as Chief, he’s concerned about whether his crew is safe. “I’m wondering if a firefighter is going to get hurt or killed. Are we going to lose or have a citizen get hurt or killed? The whole dynamic changes.”

In 31 years, Stone has gone out on some tough calls. “One of the first calls I had was a wreck on I-15,” he said. “A girl lost her life in the crash. She was about the same age as my wife when we were dating and she was driving a white car like hers. It made me realize that life is pretty fragile. Just 10 minutes earlier she was driving.”

Another incident that stands out is the Gun Range fire in Bountiful, Stone said. “That was one of the most unforgettable fires I've ever been a part of. Watching the firefighters from South Davis Metro and all the other agencies that responded was incredible. I was there when we lost the homes, and I will never forget the feeling of helplessness in the face of such powerful wind and fire.”

It’s an honor to do this job, he said. “People call at the worst time of their life. When we show up they’re happy to see you. We always try to make it better. We’re not always able to but we’ll do everything in our power to do it.”

It’s been an honor and a pleasure to lead this department, he said. “I do it because I can’t think of a better way to spend my life.” l BOUNTIFUL—Dane

SOUTH DAVIS METRO Fire Chief Dane Stone will retire on Sept. 12.

Davis hits the high score at Retro Gaming Convention

LAYTON—Since their inception decades ago, an entire culture has grown up around video games. Some are purists and prefer the latest and greatest, but for fans of the classics, the Retro Gaming Convention offered something for everyone.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

Video games and gaming have come a long way since their initial rise to popularity decades ago. Gameplay and graphics have improved to a point that realism is only a breath away, but for some, there’s no beating the classics. Fans of side scrollers, puzzle games, the classic arcade and more were treated to an allout nostalgia-fest at the 2024 Retro Gaming Convention at the Davis Conference Center this month.

Stepping through the doors and into the conference was entering a gamers’ paradise. Many people were immediately drawn to the main hall, which was packed to the brim with vendors of all kinds. Rare and antique games for everything from the NES, Sega Genesis and other throwback systems were out on display, as well as the systems themselves. Games weren’t the only thing available, however.

Everything a gaming fan could want was on sale, from video game-inspired art to collectibles to pet collars, vintage toys, and model kits. Even the music playing over the loudspeakers was classic background music from video game franchises, making it a completely immersive environment. Also present, to the delight of many, were popular influencers, cosplayers, twitch-streamers and more for meet and greets, autographs, and pointers.

One such personality was Ainsley Bircher, of Pigtails & Powertools Creations. “I really like talking with the unique and creative people here,” said Bircher, “you immediately have common ground.” Bircher’s outstanding prop work, costume creation, and cosplay were on display during the convention and served as a great inspiration for those just getting started, as well as more experienced cosplayers.

While the vendors, personalities, and galleries were all very interesting and eye-catching, what would a retro gaming convention be without gaming? In another room just off the main hall, the nostalgia was turned up to 11 in the Arcade Room. Not only could fans of vintage games find a classic LAN-party style setup, but also, authentic upright games that were reminiscent of the bygone days of ‘“Frogger,” “Pac-Man” and “Mortal Kombat.”

That certainly wasn’t all at the convention either. In recent years, Esports, or competitive multiplayer gaming, has taken the world by storm. Some colleges, universities, and even high schools have formed sponsored Esports teams, and the viewership for the competitions has gone through the roof. Millions of people tune in to watch teams compete, and hand-inhand with the convention, was a formal Esports tournament.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, but for those who were unable to visit the convention, there’s still a place right here in Davis to get a retro gaming fix. Minus World and owner Tracy Charlton in Layton has hosted the Retro Gaming Convention for several years now and offers many rare and unique games. More information on Minus World, and any other upcoming events can be found at minus-world.com or their social media channels. l

THE RETRO GAMING CONVENTION went all the way back, to some classic text-based adventures.

MICHAEL MORRISSEY of Game Changerz poses with at least three different generations of gaming cartridges.

Photos by Braden Nelsen

OPINION

The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.

Thinking about what you’re thinking about

They are two simple questions, but they can make a surprisingly big difference.

Even better, they are questions that can be asked entirely in your mind, making it possible to benefit from the answers without anyone ever knowing what happened.

For me, the first one usually comes after I realize I’m fretting about something.

It is this: What am I thinking and feeling?

Asking that question gives me a chance to put a name to the emotions that are having an impact on my attitudes and maybe even actions.

I read somewhere some time ago, that humans are the only creatures that think about their thoughts.

This is, I think, a sign of intelligence. But also, a source of angst.

Sometimes our thoughts are a boon to our lives, sometimes they are not.

Take, for example, this summer’s family reunion.

After securing the location, I was coordinating the schedule, the meals, the activities.

And I was stressed.

IN THIS TOGETHER

BY LOUISE R. SHAW

Here is an example of the thoughts and feelings that were going through my head: Will everyone arrive safely? Will everyone get along? Will everyone have enough time for what they want to do? Will everyone be perturbed when I take too many pictures? Will anyone break their leg? Will we all get COVID? Will the room assignments offend? Will everyone be wearing the right colors for the group photo? Will the grandkids pull faces all through the photo shoot? Will the games I have planned bomb? Will the weather work with our plans? Should I plan more activities? Should I plan less. Am I packing the right clothes?

And if you’ve ever been in charge of

a reunion, you know this is only a fraction of the thoughts and feelings that were swirling.

So I asked myself the second question, which is this: What do I want to be thinking and feeling?

The answers came just as quickly: I should be grateful to be getting my family together. I should be happy they could manage schedules and make us a priority. I should be comfortable knowing that because of our shared history and love, we can make it all work. I should be looking forward to sharing the love I have for them with them.

Something happens when you start to think about what you should be feeling instead of what your mind, with all its natural ability to creatively worry and fret, is more likely to be thinking. You get calm. And happy. And maybe you even smile inside.

It works with getting up in the morning. It works when sitting through a meeting. It works when dealing with a difficult personality.

What am I thinking and feeling?

What do I want to be thinking and feeling?

And you might go from worried to excited, from bored to fascinated, from perturbed to grateful.

If we’re going to be thinking about what we’re thinking about, we might as well do it right.

And then we can be grateful for the peace of mind – and maybe even joy –that follows.

Oh, and, P.S., we had the reunion. Nobody broke their leg.

Louise R. Shaw is a writer and photographer whose work was featured at the Lamplight Gallery. She is an avid traveler and currently lives with her husband in St. George. l

A measure of conflict in life – remember who we are

Since there will always be trials and challenges in life from which we’re to learn unique lessons, it should not come as any surprise when we are faced with a life that appears to be problematic. And since there will always be a measure of conflict in life in which the ultimate goal is to manage these challenges in the most efficient way, and then to rise above them. It’s important to remember that we don’t need to lose sleep over these challenges, and we don’t need to try to outrun them. Just remember, line upon line, precept on precept, here a little, and there a little. Instead, maybe our goal should be to manage the challenges by being bigger or stronger than the problems that might befall us. In reality, the answer is much simpler than we might have assumed. Maybe it all starts with the simple concept of “remember who we are.”

When we are confronted with the emotional and spiritual concepts listed above, don’t give in, don’t give up, but as we prepare ourselves with the knowledge we have developed so far, confidence and strengths will develop. Life is full of lessons, and it is clear that there will be an endless number of lessons that have been specifically designed to teach us and reach us in ways that are as unique as we are. We’re right where we need to be, and we have been prepared over our lifetime to learn lessons that could have been taught in no other way. So, what does all this mean? To me, it means that our education is eternal in nature, that there is an endless number of values, principles, and insights that have been specifically designed to help us move beyond where we are, and to understand what we are capable of developing. With this in mind, it only makes sense that we decide to perform with dignity and confidence. We don’t need to know what all the specifics might be in the challenges that force us to grow beyond our past, but only that we’re not alone in this journey. To accept this

perception means that we can perform with energy and determination. We’re not alone in this journey. Others have paved the roads before us, so we can proceed with the reassurance that the course we’re on is the one that has been prepared for us. With this in mind, how can we decide not to go first class?

JOHN WATERBURY

As we prepare ourselves to face the challenges and difficulties at this point in life, it’s important to keep in mind that establishing balance in our priorities is essential. Without taking the necessary precautions, problems may seem to surface when we’re not even aware of their presence. With this is mind, it is important that we establish balance in our priorities and keep our expectations high.

The next step is to build only on the concepts of integrity because we will have to live with ourselves for the rest of our lives. To summarize, we need to execute with tenacity as we refuse to give-in or give up.

The steps mentioned above are designed to enable us to moderate with compassion rather than control, when responding to the concerns of others. In this manner, it is important that we create the reality of our dreams as we take action, for until we put ourselves into motion, there will always be the possibility that we might lose our direction or motivation. If and when this occurs, our ability to venture forth will be diminished, and our confidence will be disrupted, leaving us to simply go with the flow. When this process takes place, our outcome may be significantly altered as we decide to simply drift with the powers that take charge of our lives. This process is almost guaranteed to result in uncertainty, confusion, and lack of confidence.

So, what are we to do when it appears that we are lost or disabled? The answer is relatively simple. Decide to venture forth with the confidence

that we created earlier. We may have worried about our strengths and our ability to reach out, but undoubtedly, our capacities to engage in these challenges never cease to exist. It’s almost as if once we discover that we can regain the focus and direction of our lives, our thoughts serve as catalysts which make it possible to reach out and take charge.

Our goal is to venture forth with self-assurance. Life is an adventure that is affected by whether we think we can or can’t. And the interesting principle is that if we think we can solve the problems in life, we will find that the answers will materialize as they are needed. So, once again, we need to prepare with diligence and a commitment to expect success. Don’t settle for less, and expect that we will be able to move beyond our uncertainty. Prepare with diligence and confidence. This world is full of opportunities for success. Too many people seem to settle for less. Don’t do that! When we believe that the world is full of opportunities, we’ll find them. When those around us seem to be negative and full of fears, avoid being around them. Negativity develops negative results. When we believe that we’ll find the answers to life, we will. When we reach out to others who have fallen behind, share what we believe, but don’t respond to their negative, immobilizations. Negative people are generally negative in their thinking. They often believe that the best of life has passed them by, and those self-defeating thoughts perpetuate their negative thinking. Rely on our positive thinking patterns. Such thoughts will tend to generate positive patterns. And that increases the odds of success.

Everyone is fighting a battle, and the results of negative thinking will keep many immobilized. Recognize this pattern for what it is, and then re-

place the negative with positive expectations. Help others feel encouraged. And emphasize how to replace old negative thoughts with uplifting concepts. The vast majority of people in this world don’t really care which road we choose, and they will accept which ever course we chose. Be the deciding element that leads to success and enthusiasm. To accept negative expectations is to set ourselves up for failure. Develop a sincere interest in others, but don’t lose yourself in the battle. Fear can immobilize a great many people, and what complicates the lives of many individuals is that they have practiced too many negative thoughts too much of the time. Or they believe that their thinking patterns are simply the way it is. This type of dysfunction is consistently passed from generation to generation. Break the patterns. Look for the colors in life. Prepare with diligence and don’t settle for less. Remember who we are. Commit yourself to the higher road with healthier thoughts and expectations.

It’s important to keep in mind that there are reasons why people are the way they are, and we may never understand their reasons. We are instruments to reach others; either through therapy, education, or spiritual development. Don’t give- up.

And always remember, you are more than you have become.

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.

Sandy and Smith Entertainment Group break ground for Utah's future NHL facility, release newest plans

SALT LAKE CITY–Smith Entertainment Group releases first glimpses at new National Hockey League Facility to come to the Shops at South Town during groundbreaking on Aug. 12.

By Rebecca Olds rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com

The Public got its first glimpse of

Smith Entertainment Group’s (SEG) plans for its new hockey training facility at Sandy’s Shops at South Town at a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the center. The SEG owner Ryan Smith, members of the new Utah Hockey Club, Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski and other local officials were present.

“We plan on not stopping with the ice center here, but actually making this a destination for people to come and interact with the NHL brand, maybe even the top destination,” Smith said. “[Sandy] is the perfect intersection of east, south, north and west in the state.”

The once-vacant building at the south end of The Shops at South Town was acquired by SEG in early August and will be the new home of the Utah hockey team training facility.

SANDY MAYOR MONICA ZOLTANSKI (CENTER, RED HAT) and Ryan Smith (center, white baseball cap), chairman of Smith Entertainment Group and owner of the National Hockey League's new Utah Hockey Club, join government officials, contractors and members of the hockey team to break ground at Sandy's Shops at South Town for a new training facility for the team.

“It really wasn’t that long ago when conversations started about what this site could be and what the potential is of bringing hockey to Sandy,” Zoltanski said at the groundbreaking. “This happened really fast, but Sandy’s ready.”

Zoltanski also said both Sandy and SEG worked at “warp speed” to “be prepared to seize this moment.”

In addition to making the training facility a popular destination in the state, Smith and the SEG team see it as a place to build community in the Salt Lake Valley. Several families from the area joined in the event after they saw the banner posted on nearby I-15 at 10600 South.

After speaking with families in the

community, Zoltanski noted there are many families looking forward to the opportunity to skate and use the public rink when it’s not in use by the hockey team. Smith agreed the community is another driving force for building the facility.

“When our guys are off the ice, the community is going to be on the ice,” Smith said. “I don’t think there’s another sport like that.”

Plans unveiled at the groundbreaking show the previous retail space, about 200,000 square feet in size, with an additional section expanding into the current parking lot for the two planned ice rinks, according to Jim Olson, the project lead for the facility and an executive with SEG.

“Today is a crucial step forward in expanding SEG’s real estate footprint and public benefit offerings for our fans and residents of Utah,” Olson said in a press release. “We are thankful for our collaboration with the city of Sandy on this project, and we look forward to sharing more details throughout the development process.”

The first regular-season game for the Utah Hockey Club will be played on Oct. 8 against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Delta Center, with plans for the training facility in Sandy to be completed before the 2025 hockey season.. l

New Foxboro Elementary principal focuses on academic growth and inclusion

NORTH SALT LAKE—Foxboro has seen a rise in test scores since COVID. As principal, Shelly Truelson wants to see that continue. Another initiative she has is to become a certified school of kindness.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Shelly Truelson has wanted to be a teacher since the fourth grade. She has never wavered from the goal and now she is the new principal of Foxboro Elementary.

“I came home from school one day,” she said. “There was a severely disabled student there and I said, ‘I’m going to be a teacher.’ I had no other plans.”

Truelson grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but moved to Utah to go to Utah State University to become an elementary teacher. “I was the first one in my family to graduate from college,” she said. “After I got my degree I went to work for Davis School District as a first grade teacher. This is my 19th year in the district.”

She also worked as a literacy coach and was assistant principal at Bountiful and Muir Elementaries before becoming an assistant principal at Foxboro two years ago. She was named principal as the new school year began.

“This is the best community and culture I’ve ever worked in,” she said. “They’re determined, passionate about the students and dedicated to helping students learn and grow every day. They’ll do whatever it takes to meet the individual needs of the students.”

Truelson said the moment she walked in the doors two years ago she felt a sense of camaraderie and belonging. “The staff has always been like that. They’re close. When you walk into the break room they’re eating and laughing together.”

PRINCIPAL SHELLY TRUELSON (RIGHT) and Assistant Principal Morgan Tate celebrate the first day of school Aug. 15. Tate is new to the school. Truelson was Assistant Principal for two years before becoming Principal.

There’s no shortage of laughter at the school, she said. “They make learning fun. They have a focus on inclusion, diversity and kindness as core values to develop a positive culture of school and community.”

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Pre COVID Foxboro was identified as one of the lower performing in reading and math, said Truelson. “We’ve focused on student individualized instruction and data analysis to implement the best instructional methods for all students. That’s what we’ve had the largest amount of growth in.”

There has been up to 14% growth in RISE (Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment) scores, she said. “That’s a state mandated end of level summative assessment. We’ve also had a 7% increase with reading and math in Acadience assessment. We’re excited to continue that work.”

Truelson said she attributes it overall to teachers working together. “They look at the data on a frequent basis and design lessons using best practices. They’re deliberate in planning and data analysis.”

Foxboro is a French immersion school. “I think it is so beneficial for students,” she said. “It gives students a chance to explore a different language and learn about cultures from other countries. About 60% of the student body is in the immersion program.”

There’s a very diverse population of students at Foxboro, said Truelson. “There are close to a dozen languages from 17 countries. It gives another layer of acceptance.”

It’s a great experience for teachers from other countries, she said. “We have two college age interns from France. They live with host families in the community and get a lot of experience in America.”

Truelson said she has two new initiatives she’d like to implement as principal besides continued academic growth. “I want to increase community engagement. We’re going to host an event once a quarter for the parents and students. We’re having a family movie night in September in the gym. We’ll have concessions and bring blankets. It’s a chance to get to know the school and invite the community in.”

She also has a goal for the school to become a certified school of kindness. “We’re partnering with One Kind Act A Day Foundation,” said Truelson. “It’s a way to encourage compassion, empathy, life skills and being kind.”

As a certified school of kindness we get to come up with how we implement that, she said. “There’s a monthly kindness challenge and each class participates in it. The Foundation determines if we met our goals and in April or May we’ll become a certified kindness school. I’m excited to meet that goal.”

Foxboro has come a long way in the last few years, Truelson said. “In academics, inclusion and developing a positive culture and pride in being a Foxboro Falcon. We want to keep learning and growing every day.”l

Photo by Rebecca Olds/City Journals

Athletes and future Olympians gaining ‘Momentum’ in Davis

WOODS CROSS—The amenities and achievements of Momentum Gymnastics make this facility a standout not only in the industry but in fitness in Davis County as a whole.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

For many, the Olympics is a once every-four years event, but for the athletes, it’s something that’s always on their mind. For Emily Schoenwald, training athletes of every age and skill level, including those with Olympic potential, is not only a calling but her vocation at Momentum Gymnastics.

The Woods Cross location, acquired by the Momentum name in 2023, was recently remodeled and revamped to provide “world-class facilities with world-class coaching across the board,” said Schoenwald, who is General Manager at the Woods Cross location, aligning directly with the vision of owners Janna and Taylor Garrett. Across the board is no joke either. Momentum offers classes for ages from 1-year-olds to “high elite” and includes gymnastics of all kinds, parkour, silks, and much more.

The 20,000-square-foot facility also offers a very low rate of students to coaches, meaning that each student has more opportunity to interface directly with their coach. This, along with some of the “highest equipment levels in the state” according to Schoenwald, could well be the reason that the gym has already had students compete in Olympic trials.

Equipment and training are one thing, but as with every successful endeavor, especially in sports, the success at Momentum comes down to the people. People like Schoenwald who herself had gymnast children, and spent much of her time helping

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them, and helping others. “My kids grew up in the gym,” said Schoenwald, explaining her reasoning behind initially joining the team.

In addition to helping her own children, Schoenwald said that for her, as well as many of the other coaches, “watching these children grow up over the years,” has been one of the most rewarding things about the occupation, “Giving the opportunity for

these kids to be the best humans possible,” said Schoenwald, “It’s pretty amazing to watch that.”

While there is a big focus on training the younger generation, all ages are welcome, particularly at the adult class held once a week at a later time to accommodate for work schedules. Momentum Gymnastics is located at 2044 West 2425 South in Woods Cross and is a great way to stay active in an increasingly sedentary world. l

11 Back-to-School Pointers for Parents

By Dave Schramm David.schramm@usu.edu

The first few weeks of school set the tone for the rest of the year, and there are things parents can do, starting from day one, to help their kids succeed. Consider these tips.

1. Establish Routines – Research shows that both kids’ and adults’ brains and bodies do best when there is predictability, stability, and routines. Try to make each day predictable by having children go to bed and get up around the same time each day. Bedtime rituals might include brushing teeth, reading a book, or sitting on their bed to hear about their day.

2 Start the Night Before – Parents can prevent a great deal of morning stress by helping their children start the night before. Teach children to make and pack their own lunches. They can also lay out their clothes before going to bed, pack their school/gym bag, and clean up their room, which can help prevent chaos in the morning.

3. Place Responsibility on Your Child – The amount of responsibility you give your child will depend on his or her age and ability. But children can learn early on to set their own alarm clock and get up without having parents wake them. They can also be responsible for getting papers signed, turning in homework on time and asking for help before it is bedtime. Older children may find

apps such as iHomework or MyHomeWork helpful as they organize assignments.

4. Refresh Your Screen Rules – Children usually have more time during the summer to play video games, text their friends, and stay up watching movies. Revisit your family rules about screen time and what is allowed, as well as when and what electronics get turned in at night.

5. Make Time to Talk – When children come in the door, or you come home from work, put aside distractions and make time to connect for even a few minutes before you rush to get dinner ready. Ask children open-ended questions such as the best part of their day, who their friends are, and things they are learning or struggling to learn. Give

them your entire attention for a few minutes, and get excited about the good things they share.

6. Create a Family Calendar –Whether it’s a digital calendar you all share or a calendar in the kitchen, encourage your children to include things on the calendar as soon as they know about them. Coordinating schedules can prevent unneeded stress. Let children use a system they are interested in and excited to use.

7. Know When to Say No - It’s nice to help with PTA, fundraisers, and classroom parties, but be cautious about signing up unless you know you have the bandwidth to do it. Being involved in your child’s learning has been shown to boost parent-child relationships and academic outcomes, but don’t be pres-

sured into doing things that aren’t realistic and that could compromise your own well-being.

8. Don’t Let Your Child Skimp on Sleep – Children between ages 3 and 12 need 10 to 12 hours of sleep every night to function their best the next day. For teenagers, social pressures may conspire against them to stay up later, but most teens need 8 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Encourage healthy sleeping routines right from the start of the year.

9. Make Time for Family Time – A new school year can feel overwhelming, so be sure to spend time together each day to reconnect. It could happen while making or eating a meal together, playing a game, or sharing something before bedtime that made each of you happy.

10. Touch Base with Teachers –Check in early in the year with your child’s teacher(s). Getting to know them and allowing them to get to know you can help when there are areas to troubleshoot.

11. Take Care of You – As the children head back to school, be sure to make time to reenergize yourself by doing things with other adults. This could include lunch dates, book clubs, or heading back to the gym. Eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough sleep can go a long way in helping you be the best you can be. Remember that you are a much better parent when your tank is full. l

LEARNING AND PLAY intersect at Momentum Gymnastics, where students of all ages learn to be active in fun ways.

ONE OF THE MANY highly-trained coaches at Momentum helps Layla Garrett with her form as other students practice on the equipment.

Photos courtesy of Emily Schoenwald

WHAT TO WATCH

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.

By Jenniffer Wardell

Blink Twice (in theaters)

Is “Blink Twice” a chillingly effective horror movie? Absolutely. Is it incisive commentary? Only sometimes.

The directorial debut of actress Zoë Kravitz, “Blink Twice” does an excellent, terrifying job slowly revealing the rot beneath what looks like an island paradise. Though obviously inspired by other horror films, the movie puts its own, confident spin on the tropes of evil hidden under smiles and not being able to trust your own memory. There are flashes of more, here, about how women are treated by society and the hollow nature of celebrity atonement, but the movie is more interested in the ambiance than it is digging into any of the themes it suggests.

In some ways, though, that ambiance helps increase the scare factor. There’s a lot of gloss to the movie, from the gala party and the gorgeous tropical island to Channing Tatum’s always camera-ready smile, and if you’re not careful it can lure you in. There are all the tropes here of a glamorous romance, including Tatum himself, and if you’re only looking at the surface of the movie there’s a chance you might even forget the genre. It puts you right next to Naomi Ackie’s Frida, so caught up in the glow that the shadows seem all the darker when they arrive.

Ackie is the person the audience holds onto throughout all this, grounding the movie even as she threatens to get caught up in it. Adria Arjona is just as excellent, a jealous reality TV star who is also more than she seems, and her and Ackie’s team up in the latter part of the film is an absolute treat. Tatum is excellent

at putting a knife blade beneath his smile, just as picture-perfect as ever but all the more frightening because of it.

The ending to all of this is just as dramatic and horrible as you could hope for. It’s just not quite as deep as it could have been.

Grade: Three stars Daughters (Netflix)

“Daughters” is heartbreaking to watch, but not nearly as much as it must be to experience.

An award-winner at Sundance, the documentary focuses on a special daddy-daughter dance where incarcerated fathers get to spend inperson time with their daughters for the first time in years. Though the fathers undergo a 10-week parenting program in order to participate, the real focus here is on the complicated feelings of the daughters who are involved. When a father goes to jail, so

does the entire family.

Directed by Angela Patton and music video director Natalie Rae, the documentary avoids dwelling too much on data or the program’s backstory. Though the few statistics are powerful – 95 percent of the men who participate in the program don’t return to prison after they’ve been released – the story is mostly told in relationships. Younger daughters eager to see their fathers again are side by side with older girls who have spent most of their lives without a parent. Their emotions, along with their fathers’, radiate off the screen and offer a far more gut-wrenching view than any amount of data could.

The documentary was filmed over the course of years, letting audiences see a painful, powerful stretch of these people’s lives. There’s not really a clear end, but there isn’t with life, either.

Grade: Three star

The Movie Guru

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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.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer

Publishing: 8/16/2024, 8/23/2024

NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE INTEREST OF:

A Hassif Born in 2013 Case No.: 2023-JC-000304

STATE OF KANSAS to: HASSIF E ALBASIS, FATHER OF SABIR A HASSIF; AND ANY OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED.

A Motion for Review and Termination has been filed in this court requesting that the court find the parents of Sabir A Hassif unfit to have custody of such child(ren) and make an order permanently terminating the parental rights of such child(ren) who has previously been adjudged each a child in need of care.

You are required to appear before this court at 8:30 AM on Friday, September 20, 2024, in the District Court, Juvenile Department, 1900 East Morris, city of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas; or prior to that time file your written response to the pleading with the clerk of this court. Failure to either appear or respond may result in the court entering judgment granting the requested action.

Grant Allen Brazill, an attorney, has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child(ren). Each parent or other legal custodian of the children has the right to appear and be heard personally either with or without an attorney. The court will appoint an attorney to represent a parent who fails to appear.

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT by: McFarlane, Deputy Clerk Publishing: 8/23/2024, 8/30/2024

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 protest-

ing 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 Jul. 18, 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)

31-1468 (a51765): Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Wendell W. & Mary M. Wild propose(s) using 6.548 ac-ft. from groundwater (WBWCD Service Area) for MUNICIPAL: In Weber Basin Water Conservancy District.

31-1496 (a51766): Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Wendell W. & Mary M. Wild propose(s) using 0.078 cfs OR 2.746 ac-ft. from groundwater (West Bountiful) for MUNICIPAL: In Weber Basin Water Conservancy District.

EXTENSION(S)

31-3996 (A35934a): Syracuse City is/are filing an extension for 2.5 cfs from groundwater (near Freeport Center) for MUNICIPAL: In Syracuse.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. State Engineer

Steven W. Harris # 03805

Seven Rivers Legal 2841 Cobblemoor Lane

Sandy , Utah 84093

Telephone: (801) 230-3423

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

Edward Kenneth Dowd Jr., Deceased

NOTICE OF PROBATE

Probate No. 243700484

Judge: Rita Cornish

Attorney for the Estate of Edward Kenneth Dowd Jr. IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH

You are hereby notified that on the 15 th day of August 2024 , the application for probate of the above-named decedent was received by the above-named court, and that Marty K. Dowd was duly appointed and qualified as Personal Representative of said estate.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to the decedent’s estate are requested to make immediate payment to the Estate of Edward Kenneth Dowd Jr. c/o Steven W. Harris , Seven Rivers Legal , 2841 Cobblemoor Lane , Sandy , Utah 84093 .

Creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to file them in duplicate with the necessary vouchers, in the office of the Clerk of said Court, on or before three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, and if such claims are not so filed, unless otherwise allowed or paid, they will be forever barred. Dated the 17th day of August , 2024 .

/s/ Marty K. Dowd

Marty K. Dowd Publishing: 8/23/2024, 8/30/2024, 9/6/2024

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New rules hammer real estate industry – Utah, not so much

For over two decades, Utah realtors have used buyer-agent agreements which clearly outline commission structures.

By John Rogers john.r@thecityjournals.com

New nationwide laws that protect homebuyers from predatory commission practices by real estate brokers and agents that went into effect earlier this month may not be a big deal in Utah, according to industry sources. While the dramatic changes in real estate commission disclosure and negotiating practices – stemming from legal settlements regarding commissions – are expected to significantly impact the real estate market in many parts of the U.S., Utah is less likely to see dramatic shifts.

Utah has been ahead of the curve in terms of transparency and consumer-friendly practices. For over two decades, Utah realtors have used buyeragent agreements which clearly outline commission structures. This means that buyers and sellers in Utah have long been accustomed to understanding and negotiating commissions, unlike in many other states where these practices are only now being mandated due to the legal settlements.

The lawsuit that led to the new real estate commission laws was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. This case, known as the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit, was filed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several major real estate brokerages. The plaintiffs in this case accused NAR and the brokerages of conspiring to inflate buyer agent commissions by requiring home sellers to pay the commissions of both their own agent and the buyer’s agent, thereby keeping commissions artificially high.

In October 2023, the jury ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, finding that the NAR’s practices were anti-competitive. This verdict led to a $418 million settlement and prompted changes to how real estate commissions are handled nationwide, including the removal of certain commission disclosures from MLS listings and the end of mandatory blanket offers of compensation to buyer agents.

“We don’t feel that the lawsuit is going to have a big impact here in Utah,” said Adam Kirkham, president of the Utah Association of Realtors in a statement. “Anyone that sold a home could expect to receive a postcard about the class action suit. The lawsuit did not originate here because in Utah we have been using buyer-agent agreements for

20 years. Consumers in Utah have been more informed about what the commissions were.”

While the new laws require changes like the removal of buyer’s agent commission details from MLS listings nationwide, Utah realtors and consumers might not see as much disruption, Kirkham said. The impact here will be more procedural, as Utah already practices many of the requirements now being imposed elsewhere.

However, like in other states, Utah is not entirely exempt from the ongoing legal battles related to real estate commissions. A class-action lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court of Utah in February, joining a broader national trend challenging traditional commission structures. While that suit is ongoing and the results are to be determined, it could lead to further changes in the future.

The suit was brought by a seller in the Salt Lake City area who paid a 6 percent commission on a home he sold in October 2022. He alleged unlawful conduct and a conspiracy to keep the commission high, similar to several dozen other cases filed since the 2023 Sitzer/Burnett verdict. The defendants include the NAR and about a dozen Utah brokers and agents.

Historically, buyers were not expected to pay their real estate broker directly. That’s because agent commission fees – to both the buyers’ agent and the sellers’ agent – were paid by a home seller. Commissions usually total 5 percent to 6 percent of a home’s selling price, so for a $450,000 home, roughly the average price of a home in the US, a seller would be responsible for $27,000 in fees. Many experts have said these commissions have been added to a home’s selling price, inflating home prices.

But beginning on Aug. 17, seller’s agents will no longer be allowed to advertise commission fees to buyers’ agents on multiple listing services that agents use to list and find homes for sale and to facilitate transactions. That means that a buyer’s agent can no longer use the database to search for houses based on how much they’ll get paid, a practice called “steering,” which led some agents to skip over showing homes that fit their client’s criteria solely because a seller was offering below-market commission rates, critics allege.

Overall, while the fundamental changes in commission transparency and negotiation are being felt across the country, Utah’s pre-existing practices might soften the impact compared to other states. l

OBITUARY

Aug. 10, 1977 – Aug. 13, 2024

Chad Arthur Green, 76, of Morgan, Utah, passed away at home on Aug. 13, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 18, 1947, to A. L. and Erma Ann Fisher Green, Chad was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He grew up in Salt Lake City with his sister, Di-Ann Riches, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horse showing with his father. The family homestead near Vernon, Utah which was a significant part of his life.

Chad married Deona Jackson on Aug. 13, 1970, in the Salt Lake Temple. They had three children: Shane, Travis, and Shawnee, and he delighted in being a grandfather (Poppy) and great-grandfather. Chad was known for his dedication to family and work, and he instilled these values in his children and grandchildren.

Chad’s church mission to Nauvoo profoundly impacted his faith and service. He served in various church roles, including Elders Quorum Teacher and Scoutmaster. His life was rich with love, laughter, and storytelling, and he will be deeply missed.

Chad was preceded in death by his

and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Aug.17, 2024, with interment at the Vernon, Utah Cemetery. Chad Arthur Green

parents and is survived by

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An in-depth look at the Great Salt Lake

GREAT SALT LAKE—Have lake levels really changed that much? How do experts know what’s healthy and what’s not? The data taken since 1850 helps scientists and other experts determine what’s going on in the Great Salt Lake.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

Shortly after pioneers from the east landed in the Great Salt Lake Valley, surveys began to be taken of the Great Salt Lake, which inhabits a large portion of Davis County. The U.S. Geological Survey has data on the level of the lake dating back to 1850 and put in perspective, it may help to see where the lake has been, where it has come from, and where it may go without intervention.

In those early readings, taken at

the Saltair Boat Harbor, the Great Salt Lake hovered around 4,200 feet. The graph tracking the lake levels looks more or less like an unhealthy cardiogram: peaks, and valleys, but, as more and more people settled permanently in the valley, the levels of the lake began to steadily decline.

In 1905, for example, the lake hit its first all-time low of 4,195 feet. This depressing record wouldn’t be surpassed until 1963, when the lake almost reached a low of 4,191 feet. Surprisingly, the highest the lake has ever been has happened within the lifetimes of many still living on the Wasatch Front: 1986.

Many still recall the floods of 1983, but, it wasn’t for more years that the Great Salt Lake would have seen its highest level in recorded history: over 4,210 feet. Of course, at that point, lake levels were dangerous in a different way than today. The data shows that the flooded lake caused over $200 million

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THIS JUXTAPOSITION shows what, from space looks like an almost imperceptible change from 2022 to 2024, but in reality represents a significant increase.

in damages to roadways, homes and businesses, but today, in 2024, the lake is a far cry from those issues.

The lowest point, the very lowest the lake has ever been since records began to be kept almost 200 years ago, happened not last century, nor the one before. It didn’t even happen in the last decade, but two short years ago. In 2022, the lake fell to a dismal and dangerous 4,188 feet. While the recent healthy water years have done much to

help, bringing the lake back to 4,195 feet, there’s still a long way to go.

After all, the current lake level, the highest it has been since 2014, is still the low of 1905. Much has been said in the Davis Journal, and elsewhere about how important the lake is to the local ecology, the local economy, and more, and although action has been taken, more needs to be taken immediately if the lake is to bounce back entirely. l

5 Family-friendly activities for exploring Utah with kids

The area is filled with fun destinations for both kids and adults alike. With a little planning you’re sure to find something for everyone.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

If

you’re looking for something to do that will entertain both you and your kids, Utah has plenty to offer. The state is known for its large families so there are lots of activities geared toward children. Here are a few options for a day of fun but there are so many more that this just scratches the surface.

Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum

Offering 60,000 square feet of hands-on, interactive fun, Discovery Gateway gives children of all ages a chance to explore, imagine and discover through creative activities. Kids can shop in the grocery store, become a doctor or watch bees make honey. The Discovery Gateway is open Monday, Wednesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. closed Tuesdays. It is located at 444 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City.

Hogle Zoo

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a 42-acre Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited facility. There are more than 800 animals representing 250 species. It is one of the largest zoos in the Intermountain West. The zoo is located at 2600 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City. Open every day, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Natural History Museum

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Get lost in natural history through

engaging exhibits and more than 5,000 artifacts on display featuring Utah's paleontology discoveries, fascinating gems and minerals found worldwide, preserved artifacts from Utah's prehistoric peoples and their stories. The museum is located at 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. seven days a week and remains open late until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Clark Planetarium

Blast off into space at the Clark Planetarium where you can learn and discover all about space and science. The planetarium features free, all-new interactive exhibits. Take a walk on the moon and see what you weigh on another planet. Launch a rocket and drive remote control vehicles over the moon’s terrain. Enjoy the wonder of space through curated IMAX screenings, cosmic light shows, and more. Clark Planetarium is located at The Gateway at the intersection of 400 West and 100 South, Salt Lake City. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Thanksgiving Point

Wander through beautiful gardens, step into the Butterfly Biosphere or use your imagination in the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Thanksgiving Point also offers visitors a look into the past with the Museum of Ancient Life. Located at 3003 Thanksgiving Wy, Lehi. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closed Sunday.

From zoo animals to space you don’t have to go far to find something everyone will enjoy. So pack up the kids and head out for a new adventure. You’re sure to find it. l

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SPORTS

Volleyball teams ready for the court

DAVIS COUNTY– Local schools gear up for the volleyball season.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Davis

Seniors Avery Jensen, Paige Halliday, Olivia Checketts and Leah Tuft return to lead the Davis team, who finished sixth in state in 2023, for head coach McKay Barker, who is in her fourth year. “In the past our team has relied on one or two players for our success as a team,” Barker said. “While we have had some really great athletes come out of Davis over the years, this year our plan is to understand our role on the team and offer the best effort possible.”

Barker said her girls focused on development in the off-season and getting as much court time as possible. “It is always fun to see how much the girls have improved,” she said.

Region 1 should again prove to be strong competition, but Barker said the Darts are excited for the challenge. “We have a tough season ahead, playing some very talented teams. We are ready to work hard and compete,” she said. “Our goal is to continue to work hard and contend for the top region spot. We are also excited about our young incoming sophomores and can’t wait to see them develop.”

Also on the DHS squad this season are seniors Katie Reymer, Claire Hodgson and Naomi Udy; juniors Pola Wong, Juilana Muzychenko, Mirella Gonzales Carrillo, Alex Harris, Scarlett Little, Ella Tsntis, Zoey Walsh and Jewel Korth; and sophomores Stella Bennett, Rebecca Peterson, Kate Donigan, Olivia Christensen, Claire Shupe, Morgan Swain,

Zaylee Mabey, Marli Wall, Emily Taylor, Mylie Rigby, Roxanne Franks and Ellsie Burton.

At the Davis JV/sophomore tournament Aug. 15-16, the sophomore team placed second while the JV team was third. “It was a great competition,” said Barker. “We have a lot of promising young kids.”

Farmington

Senior outside hitter Ellyse Taylor and sophomore middle blocker Sara

Rathbun return for the Farmington squad this season.

Third-year head coach Kate Hawkes said she is also counting on her strong JV team – including seniors outside hitter Becca Wansgard, middle blocker Clara Johnson and libero Calia Miller – from last year to bring talent to varsity this year who hopes to improve on a third-place finish in Region 1.

“We are really looking forward to this season,” Hawkes said. “We have lots of talent and some excellent re-

turning players. Our goals are to be united on the court, on the bench and in the stands.”

Also on the FHS team this year are seniors Callie Curtis, Addy Schmid, Sydney Smith and Ava Walton; juniors Myka Adams, Natalie Barlow, Taylor Butterfield, Aubrey Nelson, Leah Pease, Ellie Schow, Brynn Schroer and Rylin Toone; sophomores Brooke Bitton, Tya Cheshire, Tess Clawson, Molly Cook, Kylee Day,

Local Region 5 football teams open with wins; Davis, Farmington fall

DAVIS COUNTY—The 2024 prep football season kicked off last week. Bountiful, Woods Cross and Viewmont all won, while Davis and Farmington suffered season-opening losses.

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

For many sports fans, fall is the most wonderful time of the year. This marks the start of football season, with high school teams getting an early start.

Locally, Davis County school opened the 2024 campaign last Friday. The first games resulted in victories for Region 5’s Bountiful, Woods Cross and Viewmont. Region 1’s Davis and Farmington came up short in week one.

Bountiful

The Redhawks began the season Aug. 16 with a 27-9 win over Herriman. Bountiful’s defense was stout all night.

The Redhawks allowed just 31 yards rushing and 217 yards overall in the 18-point win. Meanwhile, Bounti-

ful got a big night from running back Siaki Fekitoa. The junior rumbled for 142 yards on 16 carries, adding a 3-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. His TD was Bountiful’s final score of the game, effectively sealing the win. Quarterback Emerson Geilman had

a standout performance as well. The senior signal caller threw for 226 yards and had touchdown passes to Fekitoa and Britton Tidwell. The completion to Tidwell came midway through the third quarter from 74 yards out. Fekitoa’s grab was a 39-yarder with 4:25 left be-

fore halftime. Tidwell had seven catches for 98 yards, while Fekitoa had three catches for 65 yards, adding to his impressive offensive numbers on the day.

Defensively, junior Dawson Allsop led the way with a dozen tackles. Senior lineman Ethan Higginson had eight tackles and half a sack.

Bountiful’s next game is Friday at home against Farmington.

Woods Cross

The Wildcats also played well on defense in week one, duplicating Bountiful’s efforts of allowing just nine points. Woods Cross took down West Jordan 21-9 at home.

Offensively, the big story for Woods Cross was junior fullback Vilami Tapa’atoutai. He churned out 163 yards and one touchdown on the ground on 21 carries. His 67-yard score with 9:18 left in the game put the Wildcats up 21-3. In all, Woods Cross rushed for 286 yards.

The defense got 10 tackles apiece from Hayden Thorne and Charlie Howe, with Thorne adding a sack. Shayden Gerratt had six tackles and an intercep-

WOODS CROSS HIGH junior Avery Poulton is back for the third-place Wildcats squad who have high hopes for the season.

Photo courtesy Kennedy Poulton

VIEWMONT HIGH FOOTBALL team's offensive linemen #50 Elijah Rivadeneira and #52 Mack Youngberg with quarterback #7 Titan Longson top Skyline High School 46-0.

Photo by Carl Page

Trails to explore this summer: Cecret Lake

LITTLE COTTONWOOD

CANYON—Explore this beautiful hidden lake deep in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This family friendly hike has gorgeous views all-around.

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

There’s nothing better than escaping the noise of everyday life and getting out into nature. What could be better than a beautiful lake hidden by crazy rock formations?

Cecret Lake can be found in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Alta Ski Area. The Cecret Lake Trail is a wonderful, family friendly hike with gorgeous views all-around. You can even make a weekend out of it and stay at the Albion Basin Campground right next to the trailhead. It’s around 2-miles out-and-back with some steep spots. The final stretch to the lake is a steep, rocky climb up the mountain. If you have young children with you, make sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t slip.

Once you get past the climb, the lake greets you with its beauty. You can enjoy the trail around the lake or find a rock to sit and

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Kate Drummond, Beatrice Etter, Brielle Henderson, Kylie Love and Indie Olson; and freshmen Camdyn Bryner, Cali Crockett, Grace Dunn and Rees Purdie.

In its first match of the season Aug. 15 against Ridgeline, the Phoenix won a tight five-setter 23-25, 2512, 23-25, 25-22, 15-12. “It was a great matchup,” said Hawkes.

Bountiful

The 5A Player of the Year – senior outside hitter Taylor Harvey – returns to lead Bountiful, last year’s 5A state runners-up, this season along with junior outside hitter Milika Satuala, senior setter Hannah White, junior libero Adelaide Stevenson, senior middle blocker Abby Orme and senior defensive specialists Elsie Breinholt and Rachel Erickson.

“I am so excited for this season,” second-year head coach Kelsie White said. “We have a ton of talent and high work ethic in the gym that I know will lead us to a successful season.”

During the offseason, an emphasis was put on the culture of Bountiful volleyball. “This group of girls is a special one, like all Bountiful girls are,” White said. “One of the aspects I take most seriously is maintaining the culture that we have worked so hard to build. Part of this is taking the time for the girls to get to know each other and build those connections that set the tone for the whole season.”

White aims for the players to have a good experience and be as competitive as possible. “Our goal will always be state, but we will never take the journey for granted or overlook any

enjoy the breeze at the top. If you want the “over-achiever” award, you can continue up the mountain for an extra climb and complete the Sugarloaf Peak Trail. This trail will take you up the basin until you reach the top of the Sugarloaf Lift for Alta Ski Area. From there, it’s a quick (and briefly steep) scramble up to the Sugarloaf Summit.

This spot can get crowded, so if you don’t want to be surrounded by other hikers, you’ll want to hit the trail early. The parking lot gets especially crowded around 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. There is a $12 fee to get to the parking lot and you will have to wait at the tollbooth if the parking lot is full.

The Cecret Lake Trail is a very scenic hike, with plenty of wildflowers and wildlife to keep you entertained. Be aware of the moose that frequent the lake and areas around it. They are pretty docile creatures, but are known to be unpredictable. Their attitude can change abruptly and if they feel threatened or cornered, they can charge. If you do spot a moose along the trail or at the lake, give it plenty of space and keep an eye on it. While not as common, the area is known to have bear sightings, as well. If you come across a black bear, stay far away and keep an eye on it. l

team we play leading up to the tournament,” she said. “We have an exciting season and are optimistic about the potential this team has.”

Also on the BHS squad this year are seniors Ellen Davis and Mae Johnson; juniors Isabella Beck, Mckinley Duryea, Camilla Gardner and Kylie Goodell; sophomores Aspen Danner, Reagan Duryea, Paisley Gosney, Lavoni Havea, Naiya Kusitor, Ahnika Makris, Romney Morrison, Rose Muraski, Carlie Nielsen, Jane Orme, SammiJo Taula and Mayli Watson; and freshmen Katie Barnett, Maddie Johnson, Millie Johnson, Ati Kahuhu, Brooklyn Smith and Jane Staheli.

White is being assisted by Hayden Hamblin, Kaitlyn Newman and statistician Landon Chism.

In its first match of the season Aug. 15, the Redhawks lost to Pleasant Grove – the second-ranked team in 5A – 25-18, 25-19, 26-24.

Viewmont

Second-year coach Karl Lippa preaches “Offense is fun, defense is work. Do work!” “We are seeing the beginnings of that work and that fight and we want to keep building off the work the girls are already doing,” he said. “They’re showing up and they’re seeing their hard work pay off. I’m grateful to see that mindset growth.”

Lippa credits former VHS coach and current assistant Kristi Roy for their efforts in bringing excitement to the program the past few years with that momentum leading to the Vikings reaching the state quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years last fall. Viewmont lost to eventual 5A state champion Maple Mountain 3-0.

“We have continued to grow each

year over the past few years, and I am looking forward to that excitement for the program,” Lippa said. “Making it to the state quarterfinals last year showed the hardworking kids in the program. Our region is strong, and I am excited for these young ladies to play top tier teams. We have a nice balance of offense and defense returning from last year’s team and a good base with our younger teams who had good success, and I am looking forward to the growth of the program again this year.”

On the 2024 VHS squad are seniors Mary Carr, Maddy Christiansen, Nessa Haddock, CJ Johnson, Pearl Johnson, Dani Siddoway and Jaydee Webb; juniors Anna Anderegg, Maddy Archibeque, Peyton Burningham, Miya Edgington, Kennedy Hanson, Mia McGranaghan, Makenna Numbers, Addi Pinnock, Jaycee Roodbol and Kirra Singley; sophomores Natalia Beck, Lena Beltran, Addie Carr, Betty Cluff, Juliet Darden, Summer Dirkmaat, Sophie Hanson, Hailey Justensen, Klancee Larsen, Emme Rudder and Kallie Scholz; and freshmen Clara Dean, Aspen Dirkmaat, Sydney Lege, Sophie Poulter, Ella Rawson and Evie Singleton Lippard is being assisted by Roy, Stefanie Jensen and Kennard Lin.

Woods Cross

The Woods Cross volleyball team finished third at the 5A state tournament last season, losing to eventual state champion Maple Mountain 3-0 in the semifinals, and have a certain date circled on their calendars this fall.

“Our goal is to be playing on November 9 with the hope of making it

to the finals,” third-year head coach Josey Hilton said. “We have a young and athletic team this year that is extremely driven and focused.”

Key returning contributors for the Wildcats are junior outside hitter Avery Poulton and sophomores setter Zamari Christensen, middle blocker Alisi Tapa’atoutai, outside hitter Ella Hinton, outside hitter Brylee Howard and right side hitter Sarah Robison. Juniors outside hitter/right side hitter/ setter Adia Cook, outside hitter Alexis Ormsby and libero Madison Schaerrer along with McCall Preston are newcomers that Hilton will also rely on this season.

After an offseason of rest and recovery, the Woods Cross girls are renewing friendships and chemistry as they focus on team goals of Selflessness, Effort and Attitude.

Also on the WXHS team this season are Bailey Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Ava Bischke, Sophia Borges, Charlotte Buchanan, Julie Buchanan, Kiersten Ence, Amelia Gale, Colette Germane, Jade Hall, Mckenna Howes, Tupu Hunt, Cammie Laing, Lilian Larson, Cali Lindsay, Orillana Matagi, Mallory Nelson, Libby Phillips, Peyton Mabey, Daesha Roberts, Emma Skinner, Victoria Sullivan, Brianna Westergard, Whitney Winegar, Claire Young, Elyse Young and managers Hailey Kellett and King Tuivaiti.

“With our returning talent, we feel that we should be in good shape for both region and state,” Hilton said. “It should be a fun season,” Hilton said. “We would love a crowd as the volleyball is gonna be good!” l

Photos by Bailey Chism

Prep girls soccer wrap: Woods Cross bounces back

DAVIS COUNTY—Region 5 girls soccer teams have begun league play, with Woods Cross getting off to a 2-0 start. Other local teams had mixed results.

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

After three games, the Woods Cross girls soccer team was winless and had managed just two total goals. Region 5 play began Aug. 15, and the Wildcats now find themselves at the top of the standings early on.

Woods Cross won its first two league games, beginning with a 3-0 shutout over Bountiful at home. The Wildcats were up 1-0 at halftime and padded their advantage with a pair of second-half goals. Sydney Oakes had two goals and an assist on the day. Rylee Linton scored the other goal. Aileen Lopez had an assist, while goalkeeper Kacey Durtschi got the shutout.

The Wildcats followed this victory with another shutout, this time a 1-0 win at home over Clearfield on Aug. 20. Bailey Brown scored in the first half of an assist from Oakes. Durtschi once again got the shutout.

Woods Cross can keep things rolling on Thursday at Box Elder. Then, the Wildcats travel to Viewmont to play the Vikings.

Bountiful

The Redhawks split their first two league games and sit at 3-2 overall heading into a contest this Thursday at home against Roy.

Following its loss at Woods Cross, the Redhawks regrouped and defeated Bonneville 2-0 on Aug. 20. Bountiful scored a goal in each half and kept Bonneville off the board, thanks to ex-

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tion, while Reece Hammond added an interception.

Next up for the Wildcats is a game at Kearns this Friday.

Viewmont

On Aug. 16, Viewmont opened with Skyline and produced an eye-opening 46-0 shutout at home over the Eagles.

Four quarterbacks saw action for Viewmont, with most of the reps going to starter Titan Longson. The senior didn’t disappoint. Longson completed 22 of 29 passes for 316 yards and five touchdowns. Two of his TD passes went to Drez Jensen, with another going to Ryan Tillman, who totaled 98 yards re-

cellent play from the back line and goalie Eliza Naegle, who got the shutout.

Emmy Sorensen and Myka Page scored for Bountiful, while Belle Sorensen got an assist.

Through five games, Page leads the team with four goals. Belle Sorensen and Sophie Winzeler have each scored twice.

Viewmont

Through five games, Viewmont is 1-4 overall and dropped its first two Region 5 matchups.

Both losses were close, with game one going into a shootout.

On Aug. 15, Viewmont fell to Clearfield after a 1-1 game in regula-

ceiving. Tillman also paced Viewmont with 60 yards on the ground.

Kingston Mickens picked off two Skyline passes. Jackson Nuttall returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown with just under six minutes to play to cap Viewmont’s scoring.

The Vikings will look to go to 2-0 this Friday when they face Granger on the road.

Davis

The Darts opened with a tough opponent on Aug. 16: state power Lehi. Davis fell behind 28-7 at halftime and couldn’t catch up in a 38-14 loss.

Davis’ touchdowns came in the first and fourth quarters. Bode Sparrow’s 9-yard reception for a touchdown from

tion. Neither team scored in overtime, so the game went to penalty kicks. In the shootout, Clearfield made three kicks to none for the Vikings. In regulation, Mazie Tullis scored in the second half off an assist from Lucy Morris.

In game two on Aug. 20, Viewmont couldn’t find the back of the net in a 1-0 loss at Northridge.

The Vikings play at Bonneville on Thursday, followed by a home game with Woods Cross on Aug. 27.

Davis

Region 1 teams are still a week away from beginning league play. Davis hosts American Fork on Thursday for the final non-region game before

Tradon Bessinger with four minutes left in the first quarter put the Darts up early. But Lehi went on a 35-0 run after that. Davis wouldn’t score again until Sparrow’s second touchdown – a 2-yard reception from Bessinger – with seven minutes left in the game.

Davis struggled to run the ball against a stout Lehi defense. Bessinger had a busy night, throwing 44 passes. The junior had 302 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Jarom Parker led the Darts in tackles with 10.

This Friday, the Darts host Copper Hills for a chance to pick up win No. 1.

Farmington

Farmington struggled to a 2-8 record last season. The 2024 schedule be-

jumping into the region battles.

The Darts dropped to 3-2 on Aug. 15 with a 2-1 loss in overtime to Mountain Ridge. It was the second defeat in a row for Davis. Brooklyn Phongsavath scored in the second half to tie the game and send it to overtime. However, in the extra session, Mountain Ridge scored a goal to clinch the win.

On Aug. 20, Vivian Fries and Courtney Burbidge had first-half goals for the Darts, leading the team to a 2-0 halftime advantage over Ogden on the road. That’s the way the score stayed, as Davis improved to 4-2 on the year. Lexi Lund got credit for the shutout in the net. T’Maea Eteuati had an assist.

Farmington

The Phoenix are 3-2 on the year and wrapped up non-region play earlier this week.

Farmington was on the wrong end of a tough shootout loss at Green Canyon on Aug. 15. Green Canyon outlasted the Phoenix 5-3 in penalty kicks after a 1-1 regulation tie. Caroline Rigby assisted on a goal from Oaklee Standford in the second half.

On Aug. 20, Farmington erupted for seven goals in a shutout win over American Heritage. Playing at home, the Phoenix scored three times in the first half and four more in the second. Lots of players got into the action, with Stanford dazzling with three goals and an assist. Mo Nielson added two goals, and Grace Quinton and Macey Call added a goal each. Kaitlynn Bennett and Brynlee Austin had two assists apiece, with Rigby and Claire Rencher adding assists as well. Belle Jones and Olive Wayland shared goalkeeping duties, each getting credit for half a shutout. The next game for Farmington is the Region 1 opener at home against Syracuse on Aug. 29. l

gan with a tough 38-14 loss to Roy.

The Phoenix fell in a big hole early, trailing 21-0 after one quarter.

The Phoenix scored all their points after halftime. The first touchdown came with 9:07 left in the third quarter when Travis Hoopes returned a punt 76 yards for a score. With 3:17 to play in the contest, Will Peterson crossed the goal line on a 2-yard TD run.

Hoopes had a strong outing for Farmington, rushing for 93 yards on 11 carries. He also added seven catches for 62 yards, both team highs. Meanwhile, Peterson was 17 of 26 for 139 yards passing.

Farmington travels to Bountiful to face the Redhawks this Friday. l

WOODS CROSS GIRLS SOCCER scored three points topping Bountiful High's 0 in the season opener. Sydney Oakes #4 led WX with 2 points followed by #16 Riley Linton with 1 point.

Photo by Carl Page

Davis’ log cabins

DAVIS COUNTY—What’s with all the one-room log cabins around the county? Why have they been preserved, and what purpose do they serve in modern society? The answers are myriad, but there’s a lot to be learned from those who came before and built these dwellings.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

Driving around Davis County, or many other places in Utah for that matter, it’s not an uncommon sight to see small, often one-room log cabins dotting the landscape. These are often on the grounds of museums, but can sometimes be out in neighborhoods amongst modern homes. This isn’t really a sight that is seen outside of the Beehive State, so, why is it so common here?

Firstly, and perhaps most obvious, is that good old pioneer heritage. Pioneer Day is a state holiday, and covered wagons and handcarts are in the DNA of many still living in Utah, especially Davis County where handcart days are a further celebration. For Utahns and Davis County-ites, keeping the memory

of the pioneers alive is just part of dayto-day life.

That’s not the only reason, however. Strolling around the Eastern States, many buildings from the American Revolution are still standing. Going even further East, across the pond to Europe, castles and monasteries dot the landscape, preserved for centuries. It may well be that these little cabins are preserved simply because, especially in this area, were the first permanent structures around. If there were granaries or kivas from Native peoples like those found in the south of the state, those would likely be the focus of preservation efforts as well.

While it may not be the main focus for preserving these little cabins, it does serve to show just how far the people of Davis County have come since this area was settled by those from the East. Many of those who started out in those simple, one-room cabins with an entire family living in the same space ended up building larger, more comfortable houses. It’s optimistic: if they could, perhaps future generations can too.

Overarching all of this, however, would be a sense of gratitude. The vast majority of those who came west to settle this area came from a far different background. Many came from the cit-

ies and suburbs of Europe, England and Scandinavia primarily. Arriving in what would become Utah would be a rude awakening at what their future would be.

Instead of the lush rolling hills, the almost constant rain, and cooler, moderate temperatures, they would be living in a high desert. They would have to relearn, or in many cases, learn for the first time how to grow crops, build homes, and eke out a living from the hardscrabble dirt. The temperatures would swing from a dry, almost unbearable heat in the summer, to freezing cold in the winter. It was a rough start to a difficult life.

But they did it.

Maybe that’s why these cabins around the state have been so lovingly preserved, and painstakingly maintained. The sacrifices made by so many men, women and children have been deemed worthy of remembrance, rather than being plowed under in the name of progress. Thank goodness that so many people over the decades have felt this way, so that in moments of idleness, residents can pass by, take a look at the plaques describing those who once called these small dwellings home, and say a quick and quiet thank you. l

Utah takes next step in securing Sundance Film Festival

Park City/Salt Lake City has made the list as one of six sites where the Sundance Film Festival could be held.

The committee that will decide where the Sundance Film Festival will be held following its 2026 season has selected the six sites it will begin visiting as it makes its decision. And Park City/Salt Lake City has made the list.

The Sundance Institute announced earlier this year that it will consider alternate sites for the festival when its contract with Park City expires following the 2026 rendition. Sundance began its site selection pro-

cess with a Request for Interest from possible candidates in the spring. The Request for Proposals phase for select locations was next, to which the Utah Host Committee – the coalition working to keep the Sundance Film Festival in Utah – responded in June. Site visits will be held in the coming weeks with an announcement expected late this year or early in 2025.

The other five finalists competing in the next phase are Atlanta; Cincinnati; Boulder, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky; and Santa Fe, New Mexico. These cities survived the cut from among cities throughout the country.

The Utah committee responded to Sundance’s Request for Proposal

with a “Two Cities. One Experience” approach – the two cities being Park City and Salt Lake City. While the festival has always held screenings and events outside Park City, the committee’s plan expands that experience and formally includes venues in the capital city.

The restructuring will provide opportunities to utilize additional venues and reach new audiences, the committee said. This new plan offers new ways to secure and expand upon the approximately $4 million in financial assistance the festival currently receives from government entities, as well as the $2 million in cash and in-kind support from local, corporate, foundation and individual donors.

“We’ve been fortunate to host the Sundance Film Festival and witness some of the greatest films made over the past 40 years. And now, we are committed to working in partnership on a new vision of ‘Two Cities, One Experience’ with a shared goal of reinvigorating the festival with an even greater tradition for storytelling over the next 40 years,” said a combined statement from Mayor Nann Worel of Park City, Mayor Erin Mendenhall of Salt Lake City and Mayor Jenny Wilson of Salt Lake County. “At the heart of our proposal is a commitment to ensuring it remains an inspiring showcase of independent film, bringing together audiences and creators from all walks of life.”

“As we very carefully consider this important decision for our festival, we believe these six finalists allow us the best opportunity to not only secure a sustainable future for our festival, but also to build upon its legacy while continuing to support the next generation of storytellers and highlight bold new works of art,” said Ebs Burnough, Sundance Institute board chair, and Amanda Kelso, Sundance Institute acting CEO, in a joint statement.” “We are grateful to all the

communities who have expressed interest and been a part of the process, and we have valued the opportunity to learn about the uniqueness of each location. We look forward to the site visits in each of the finalist cities.”

The Sundance Institute emphasized that each of the finalist cities have strong arts communities with varied cultural backgrounds and potential for growth.

Actor Robert Redford founded the festival in 1978 and it has grown significantly since its inception. Redford, who stepped back from the Sundance spotlight years ago, expressed concern in 2016 that the festival as it existed might have outgrown Park City and was thinking about ways for it to evolve. He and his daughter, Amy Redford, who is on the current board, have been involved in the relocation process according to an April announcement about the search. l

THE JOSEPH HILL Family Cabin in Layton. Public domain image

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE at the Sundance Film Festival.

Photo courtesy of press line –sundanceorg

Morgan tennis team opens with win over Syracuse

MORGAN COUNTY—Morgan’s girls tennis team finished second last year after winning state titles in 2019, 2021 and 2022. They return several players with varsity experience, only two new faces are additions to the varsity lineup. Coach Hadley likes her team’s chances in region and state play.

By Liisa London Mecham l.mecham@themorgannews.com

The 2024 MHS girls tennis team opened their season with a 4-1 victory over 6A Syracuse before facing the 5A Viewmont Vikings. The matches against Viewmont were “excellent” and “pushed the girls” according to Coach Katherine Hadley.

“They did a great job against Viewmont,” Hadley explained, “Even though we lost all of our singles matches, it was a great pre-season experience for our girls to play against tough competition, and our girls fought so hard.” The Trojans lost the match 2-3 with both doubles teams winning.

Senior Sophie Rabe who plays 1st Singles was named “Player of the Match” against Viewmont. In the Syracuse contest, the honors went to junior Isabella Dickman, 2nd Doubles.

Hadley is excited about the 20 athletes on the tennis team and explained how “fun it is to see the returning players and to see how much they have improved since last season.”

“I know how hard they work in the offseason, and it’s fun to see it pay off on the court,” Hadley continued.

THE MORGAN HIGH TENNIS team opened with a win over 6A Syracuse. They return five players out of the seven in the varsity lineup. Coach Hadley is excited about her team’s chances in region and at state. The Trojans placed second to Rowland Hall last year at state and won state in 2019, 2021 and 2022.

Morgan’s varsity lineup at the present is Rabe filling the 1st Singles position. She advanced to finals in 2nd Singles at state last year and took second place. Playing 2nd Singles this season will be junior Macey Dee. Dee also advanced to the finals last year in 3rd Singles and took second.

A new face, freshman Vyvian Bailey, will be filling the 3rd Singles slot this year. Bailey “plays year round and is ‘super dedicated’ and talented” per Coach Hadley.

Seniors Willa Anderton and Kaitlyn Carter return to their 1st Doubles position from last year and look to improve on their quarterfinal finish at state last year. Juniors Isabella Dick-

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man and Sydney Jensen will play 2nd Doubles. Dickman placed second at state last year in 2nd Doubles with partner Carys Morgan, who graduated in May.

As a team, Morgan placed second in the state last fall to Rowland Hall. In 2022, the Trojans beat Rowland Hall to win state for the second straight year. They won their first girls title in 2019.

Coach Hadley likes her team’s chances this year at state, but “there’s always a surprise with the private schools like Rowland Hall, you never know who will be playing for them.”

She continued, “Grantsville is always tough competition, and Judge

Memorial is looking strong with returning doubles players and a new freshman.”

“As far as I know, I feel like we will compete very well in our region and at state,” Hadley concluded.

As with any successful program, Hadley is constantly developing her younger players and has a strong group of rising players. The JV won their opening match against Syracuse 4-3, and the future of Morgan tennis is looking strong.

In addition to the starting varsity players, seniors on the team include Ally Compton, Alli Larsen, Averee Mecham, and Kinlee Pitcher. The junior class is represented by Lucy Montgomery and Bo Sandoval. Sophomores playing are Chloe Dutson, Ella Kelley, Kennedy McKay, Molly Scoresby, and Rylee Telford. Devaney Barney and Karley Huber round out the freshman class.

Morgan played in the rain-rescheduled Cache Valley Invitational Monday and traveled to each on Tuesday. They will play in the St. George Tournament this weekend. Their next home match will be Thursday, Aug. 29 against rival Rowland Hall. Matches start at 3:30

Volleyball Update: Morgan won their opening volleyball game at home 3-1 over 4A powerhouse Sky View. The Bobcats took the first game 1725 before the Trojans roared back stifling Sky View 25-14, 25-17, 25-15. Morgan will play at home Tuesday, Sept. 3 against Farmington after three away games at Salem Hills, Davis, and Green Canyon over the next few weeks. l

Morgan blasts Crimson Cliffs 41-13 in season opener

MORGAN COUNTY—Morgan football had a strong start in their season opener, forecasting good things to come in the 24-25 season.

By Brian Shaw shawproducer@gmail.com

It all started with a plan. Against Crimson Cliffs at home Friday Aug. 16, the Morgan Trojans sustained a drive thanks to pass completions from senior quarterback Beau Sheffield, who found several different targets in the first quarter and mixed that gameplan with a few handoffs. But, the drive stalled at the Crimson Cliffs 38, and the Trojans had to punt.

The Trojans’ defense stood firm, though, and forced Crimson Cliffs to punt from inside its own end zone.

Lincoln Gilson cut to his right, then left, found daylight around the left end and was gone. For the senior, it was a 48-yard punt return touchdown not just for him—but for the team creating it.

“The team has put a lot of work into the offseason, not only preparing to play football but also building our team,” said head coach Jared Barlow after the Trojans knocked off the defending 4A champions 41-13. “The work and focus it has taken was not always easy.”

Morgan [1-0] won the field position battle from the first quarter on; there were many position battles during fall camp but it was Sheffield who

stepped on the newly painted, resodded grass as the Trojans starting QB.

Sheffield scored on a 1-yard quarterback keeper late in the second quarter to put the Trojans ahead 20-0 after Gilson scored his second TD on a 12-yard jet sweep.

The Trojans’ defense played their role in this first-half flurry, too, punching the Crimson Cliffs’ offense by deflecting a pass at the line of scrimmage, a fluttering duck that fell into the arms of a Morgan player for an interception.

In the second half, two Trojan sophomores tacked on three more TDs and Morgan would cruise to a victory. Kanyon Leonelli rumbled in from two and five yards out on TD runs and Jace Nye would scoop up a Crimson Cliffs fumble and go 81 yards the other way for the final score.

“I am so proud of the team at how well we have been able to come together to beat a team like Crimson Cliffs who so many respect. All that work paid off in that game,” said Coach Barlow who picked up his 40 win in charge of the Trojans. “The team played hard for each other and the community.”

There was balance on both sides of the football. Gilson and Drew Korth had nine carries apiece; Leonelli and Sheffield each had four— Morgan combined for four rushing TDs.

Together, Sheffield and junior Cade Randall combined for 214 yards passing at QB and five players each had three or more catches [Boston

Zack, Bauerle, Gilson, Ben Russell and Jack Hurd] totaling 18 or more yards. On defense, 16 players had two or more tackles.

“I want to see that same work and unity going forward. This team has a lot of potential, and if we continue to unite and work for each other we can reach that potential,” said Coach Barlow, warning of the job ahead next week. “Sky View is another quality

opponent that has a storied past with success. We have our work cut out for us, but with focus and work we will continue our positive trajectory.” Girls soccer

The Trojans moved to 2-3 on the season, taking a huge 3-0 win at Rowland Hall Aug. 13. Macie Burton scored two goals and Amy Thomas one in the victory. [MHS lost 2-1 to Bear River a day earlier. l

SENIOR LINCOLN GILSON SCOOTS around the left end for a 48-yard punt return touchdown in Morgan's 41-13 home win over Crimson Cliffs Friday, Aug. 16.

Photo by Jessica Jorgensen

From Lisa’s Kitchen: PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

There are documented  studies that have been completed on how pivotal it can be to converse with youth (or anyone) as they return to home after a day of adventure and learning. With the entire education system going back into session, there is going to be a real need, almost demand, for an afternoon easy yet healthy snack. Mix these up in a bowl in the morning, stick into the refrigerator to chill until the afternoon and then pull these yummies out of the oven as the kids walk through the door. These cookies can hopefully entice a sharing of experiences and open a dialogue. Good luck to everyone as the season is beginning to change.

INGREDIENTS:

2 C Quick Oats*

1½ t Baking Powder

⅛ t Baking Soda

½ t Salt

¼ t Cinnamon

½ C Creamy Peanut Butter

1 Lg Egg – room temperature

½ C Honey

½ C chocolate Chips – I used mini

½ C Chopped Nuts – optional

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

In a different medium bowl, combine until blended: peanut butter, egg, vanilla and honey. Add the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. The dough will be wet and sticky.  Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. Cover and place mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes – up to eight hours.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350° –and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking sheet.

Roll a 2” dough ball and place 1” spacing. Take

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your fingers and gently flatten each cookie to about ¾” thick.

Bake 9 – 10 minutes – until golden and firm around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about five minutes.

Move to the wire rack to completely cool. Enjoy! *To make your own quick oats: pulse rolled oats in a food processor three to four times to lightly cut them up.

Hicks Haven By Lisa Hicks

Morgan County to replace Peterson bridge

MORGAN COUNTY—A new bridge in Peterson is expected to help eliminate flooding in the area.

By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

Work is expected to commence shortly on the replacement of the Peterson bridge at 4000 North 4000 West which has experienced flooding multiple times in recent years. On Aug. 6 the Morgan County Commission approved Wardell Brothers Construction as the contractor for the project. Wardell Brothers submitted a bid of $260,890.

“This project started Jan. 6 of 2022,” Morgan County Emergency Services Director Austin Turner told the county commission at their meeting. “We were down there, and there was an ice jam, and it was flooding down the road and potentially getting ready to flood some homes. So, Bret [Heiner, Morgan County public works director] and myself got together and decided we needed to do something about that bridge. It’s county infrastructure that’s extremely difficult to maintain and to fix.”

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I just saw the new Inter Miami team, and it’s clearly ripping off “Miami Vice.” Can they do that?

A: Short answer: Yes, they can. But for the record, they’re not trying to get away with anything, and it’s more “homage” than “ripoff.”

Pro soccer team Inter Miami’s new socalled “third kit” (that is, the jerseys they wear instead of their usual home or away outfits, often to avoid looking too similar

Turner acquired a FEMA grant that pays 90 percent of the project cost.

‘It makes me a little nervous bringing this grant forward because it was kind of a rabbit out of the hat kind of a miracle grant,” he said.

Wardell Brothers came back within dollars of what the engineer’s projected cost was to do the bridge [$250,000], Turner said. The second bidder was Allied Underground Technology with a bid of $412,128,34.

The project will include the installation of box culverts and widening and increasing the height of the bridge. More than half of the project funds will be used for new culvert construction. The remainder will cover engineering and road paving. The project was designed by Wasatch Civil Consulting Engineering. Some of the construction management has already been paid for through the mitigation funds, Turner said.

The new bridge should double the height between the creek and the bridge “so that twice as much water and hopefully the ice chunks will make it under the bridge,” Turner said. “Right now, it’s about 18 inches; we’re going to double that.”

Morgan County will pay for its portion of the project cost from flood mitigation funds.

“This seems like a killer deal on this,” Commission Chair Milke Newton told Turner. “Thank you so much for your work on the grant –that’s huge.”

“If it [the contract] gets approved today and we get it signed, I will hand deliver it tomorrow to get them going because Wardell Brothers knows that it's a really quick turnaround,” Austin said.

Installation of the new bridge must be completed by Nov. 15.

“It's the grant cycle; they’re really putting some pressure on me to make sure it gets finished up and we want it done and completed,” Turner said.

If not, Wardell Brothers will have to pay $200 a day until the project is finished for “liquidated damages for delay” according to the contract.

The project should not impede any river traffic, Turner said. “Right now, Peterson Creek you could probably walk through it and not get the tops of your feet wet, so that’s why we’re doing it this time of year. There is water in it but it’s a half inch deep.” l

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to the opposing team) has the word “Miami” written across the front in an art deco font that will be instantly familiar to fans of the classic ‘80s cop show “Miami Vice.”

While the team’s official description of the jerseys never mentions the show itself, it pretty clearly nods to it. “Tapping into 1980s nostalgia, Inter Miami’s archive kit leans heavily on the vibrancy of vintage Miami style,” says an Inter Miami press release.

The color palette — pastel green and orange with white accents — wouldn’t have looked out of place in the show, but it’s actually better associated with Miami’s more famous pro team, the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

Inter Miami was also following in the footsteps of another local sports team that paid homage to “Miami Vice” — the

NBA’s Miami Heat launched a new jersey in 2018, also with a pastel color palette and ‘80s-style font, which they simply called the “Vice jersey.”

It’s understandable that various local institutions want to honor the show, which was often credited with transforming the city’s image. Once known as either a sleepy retirement community or a lawless crime center, it’s said that “Miami Vice” made Miami cool.

Q: I loved the actress playing Rhaenys on “House of the Dragon” — she’s been the best part of the show for me. I feel like I’ve seen her before, though — have I? And is she doing anything else?

A: Whether you’ve seen Eve Best before depends largely, though not

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entirely, on whether you were a “Nurse Jackie” fan — but whether you’ll be excited about her next project or not definitely hinges on it.

You’re not alone in citing Best’s performance as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen as a highlight of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” (the term “fan favorite” has been tossed around a lot). But the swords-andcastles fantasy show is miles away from her biggest prior role, in the utterly grounded and modern “Nurse Jackie,” a comedy that aired from 2009 to 2015 on HBO’s competitor network, Showtime. She played Dr. Eleanor O’Hara, a close friend and colleague to the titular, drugaddicted Jackie (Edie Falco, “The Sopranos”).

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Section corners are important component of survey data in Utah

Morgan County: The Utah Public Land Survey System has been installing section corners to assist with surveying for years, This is the latest on those markers, and how they affect Morgan.

By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

M any people in Morgan and other Utah cities may have observed metal rods or brass disks placed in the ground and wondered what they were. They are actually corner markers known as “section corners” for the Utah Public Land Survey System. They are also known as monuments.

The PLSS divides the state into 1-mile squares known as sections. Each section is 640 acres, and this data is used to document property rights such as utility easements, road rights-of-way and property boundary locations. Each county is required to maintain these markers and keep a record of them. These costs are covered by state grants and by survey filing fees of $20 per page, County Recorder Brenda Nelson told the county commission Aug. 6.

Monday

Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life

A&E 7 p.m.

While attending Cal State LA, Kristin and Kenitha decided to rush The Divine Nine, a highly-regarded group of Black Greek organizations. In September of 2002, their dreams turned deadly when rushing led them to enter a rough ocean fully clothed.

The Wall (5) KSL 9 p.m.

Pairs of contestants take on challenging trivia questions and a 40-foot wall for a chance to win millions of dollars. From wrong answers to wrong bounces, fortunes can be had or lost in seconds. Ultimately, it takes nerves and smarts to get the win.

Tuesday

America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Celebrity judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara continue to thin out the herd as the season gets into full swing. Talented performers — singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists and more — reach for the stars.

The Quiz With Balls

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Families must work together in order to answer trivia questions that could earn them $100,000. But there is the little issue of a platform, a pool of water and several massive balls aimed directly at them, waiting for a wrong answer. Jay Pharoah hosts.

Wednesday Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

In this 25th anniversary celebration of the classic game show, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomes celebrity contestants and a hot seat guest of their choosing to answer increasingly difficult questions in hopes of winning big for a charity of their choice.

Odysseus Returns

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

This docuseries follows as Makis Metaxas discovers the home of King Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” As word of Metaxas’ discovery spreads around the world, a storm of controversy begins to brew surrounding the case.

DISKS LIKE this inserted in the pavement or ground give surveyors important information. Courtesy image/Utah Geospatial Resource Center

Morgan County has received notice that it has received a $28,300 state grant for maintenance/preservation of these corners but has not yet received the grant, County Manager Kate Becker said. In the past, the county has operated this preservation fund out of the general fund, but the grant requires it be segregated out.

On Aug. 6, the county commission approved a new ordinance that the setting up of this restricted preservation fund.

At the meeting, Commissioner Blaine Fackrell expressed concern

that the account is set up to pull from the county’s general fund if it experiences a shortfall, something that happened last year. This happened because the grants are set up as reimbursements so the county has to put out the money when the project is complete and it then receives those funds back from the state, Nelson explained.

Commission Chair Mike Newton suggested the county put some seed money from the general fund into that fund to keep it solvent. The county would have to do a budget amendment to make that transfer, he said. “Maybe we ought to consider transferring $10,000 to keep that fund solvent.”

He suggested Nelson research what an appropriate amount should be. “Hopefully between your grant monies and your monies coming in from fees that will replenish the fund, we won't have to year after year take money from the general fund.”

Although last year Morgan County was able to locate and refurbish several survey corners in the Wasatch Peaks area it did not get as many completed around the coun-

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Thursday

The First 48 A&E 6 p.m.

This brand-new episode delves into a case in which a surveillance camera perched on a Minneapolis bus catches a shooting outside a church. The footage leaves detectives unsure if the shooter acted in self-defense, spawning more unanswered questions.

Press Your Luck

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Three new contestants step up to the Big Board to win cash and prizes by correctly answering skill-testing questions. However, the only thing stopping them is the dreaded WHAMMY and its ability to steal all of one’s winnings. Elizabeth Banks hosts.

Friday

Lingo

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so.

RuPaul hosts.

20/20

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Hosts David Muir and Deborah Roberts are staples of this investigative series, which delves into everything from true crime to celebrity scandals. With correspondents Juju Chang, John Quinones and Diane Sawyer, they relay the U.S.’s biggest stories.

Saturday

New House No Debt

A&E 10 a.m.

Looking to leave the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas behind, couple Roianne and Ted are excited to know their next move will also be their last. Wanting to find a home that leaves them debt free, they debate between living in North Carolina or Georgia.

Thursday

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Big Brother

Breathe SHOW 5:30 p.m.

In a post-apocalyptic world, Maya (Jennifer Hudson) and her daughter, Zora (Quvenzhané Wallis), must survive underground as the Earth’s surface loses oxygen. When an unknown couple (Milla Jovovich, Raul Castillo) arrive, it becomes a fight for survival.

Twisted Neighbor

LIFE 6 p.m.

When Colleen (Kathryn Kohut), a young cookbook editor, moves into the trendy community of Sunny Vista, she finds her neighbors are obsessed with a neighborhood app. When one goes missing, group chat goes overboard hunting for a prime suspect.

Sunday

In the Arena: Serena Williams (4) KTVX Noon

With three decades of professional tennis behind her, Serena Williams looks back on specific moments that shaped her and left the biggest impressions. From memorable Grand Slam appearances to other milestones, she talks life on and off the court.

Tulsa King (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Tensions rise as Dwight (Sylvester Stallone) and Bodhi (Martin Starr) involve Jimmy (Glen Gould) in their plan to open a casino. Meanwhile, Stacey (Andrea Savage) confronts Waltrip (Ritchie Coster) about his involvement in Roxy’s (Emily Davis) murder.

Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) needs some rest in this two-hour Season 4 premiere. As Jerusalem gets closer, Jesus becomes more frustrated with the world around him. Whether it be his faith’s leaders or even his friends, no one seems attuned to

ty as they had hoped, Nelson said. “This year we're hoping to get 12 to 16 stones and stuff found and monumented.”

Each project can vary from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the amount of research that needs to be done and how difficult it is to locate the markers, Nelson said. There are several thousand of these sections corners in Morgan County, she said. Over the next five years the state will distribute $650,000 in grants among its 29 counties for these projects, Nelson said.

This month the state of Utah entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Land Management to take over stewardship of the PLSS. “The goal of the MOU is to improve the spatial accuracy of this dataset by incorporating locally collected survey control, incorporating a change management process, and adopting the ESRI Parcel Fabric data model for the ongoing maintenance of Utah’s PLSS dataset,” the Utah Geospatial Resource Center website said l

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

With Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos, “Revolution”) gone from “Chicago P.D.,” there’s room for another detective in the unit … but who will it be?

“It would be nice to get a detective in the unit who’s homegrown,” says LaRoyce Hawkins, who has played Officer Kevin Atwater from the beginning of the Dick Wolf-produced NBC series. As the Wednesday police drama nears the Sept. 25 debut of its 12th season, Hawkins talks about Atwater and other characters who have yet to get a promotion to detective: “Whether it was Atwater or Burgess [played by Marina Squerciati, “Marshall,” 2017] or Ruzek [Patrick John Flueger, “The 4400”], I’d be happy for whoever takes that next step. Hopefully, we’ll see that.” Still, Hawkins laments the departure of Spiridakos. “It’s always tough,” he says of such cast exits, “and because it is so tough for us as a unit, I think that’s what also makes it tough for the audience. We love working with each other, and hopefully, that shows. And I think that informs the audience about how to feel when somebody leaves. If we weren’t so tight, I’m not sure if anybody would care who came or went.”

As “Chicago P.D.” (also shown in repeats on USA Network and ION Television) has unfolded, Atwater certainly has had his share of situations to deal with. To cite examples, while taking care of his younger brother and sister on the personal side, he has run afoul of some corrupt cops by being willing to testify about what he has witnessed on the professional front.

Julie Chen Moonves hosts an all-new episode of “Big Brother,” airing Thursday, Aug. 29, on CBS. Following another live vote, one houseguest is sent home; just not before giving their exit interview. Meanwhile, the remaining houseguests battle it out to become the next Head of Household. Who will come out on top this time?

“He’s got a full plate, a lot on his shoulders,” Hawkins notes of his “Chicago P.D.” alter ego. “Atwater is the type who doesn’t let things go. He holds on extremely tight, and I think that moving forward, he’s going to try to find himself in a place where he can let go a little more … but he’ll always be good at holding on. That’s who he is and how he’s built.”

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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.

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.