Make-A-Wish surprises Layton boy at Bees game
LAYTON—Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc. and Make-A-Wish Utah partnered to grant Kash, an 11-year-old boy who is undergoing treatments for a brain tumor, his wish to go to the Bahamas. Kash and his family will travel to Atlantis Paradise Island where he can play at the beach.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Kash has been undergoing intense treatments for a brain tumor and would like to take a break from all of that and go with his family to the Bahamas but that seemed like a dream. Last Friday, the 11-year-old boy from Layton got his wish. He was surprised at the Salt Lake Bees game with the news that his wish would be granted. It was made possible by a partnership between Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc. and Make-AWish Utah.
“Kash wanted to go to the beach with his family and we’ll do everything we can and stop at nothing to grant it,” said Make-A-Wish Utah Development Director,
Summer Ehrmann. “We’ll send Kash and his parents and the rest of the family that are under 18. We know a diagnosis doesn’t affect only the child but the entire family.”
The local board of directors makes the decision on granting wishes, she said.
“We’ve helped 250 children from two and a half to 18 years old with critical lifethreatening illnesses.”
Most are referred by a
medical professional, Ehrmann said. “Kids they believe need more in their tool kit in order to fight the diagnosis.”
Volunteers go out to the families and ask the child what they want most, she said. “Things like who would you most like to meet? Where would you most like to go and what would you most like to have? Kash wanted to go to Atlantis Paradise Island in
the Bahamas.”
Kash thought he was just going to throw the first pitch at the game, said Ehrmann. “He went out and threw it like an absolute pro. When they read the proclamation of his wish and his strength and hope the crowd went wild.”
“We are honored as a Burt Brothers family to do everything in our power
Please see KASH pg. 9
Wahsatch Shooters Range closes to the public
KAYSVILLE—Davis County owns the shooting range that is located at 1659 E. 650 North in Kaysville. It is primarily for law enforcement agency training and secondarily for use by the general public.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Gun enthusiasts were disappointed over the weekend when the Wahsatch Shooters Range was closed Aug. 25 to the general public. The closure came in response to an audit conducted by the county relating to Wahsatch Shooters’ performance of the contract between Davis County and Wahsatch Shooters Association.
Davis County owns the shooting range that is located at 1659 E. 650 North in Kaysville. It is primarily for law enforcement agency training and secondarily for use by the general public. The county has contracted with Wahsatch Shooters Association of Davis County (“Wahsatch Shooters”) for at least the past 20 years to operate and supervise the general public’s use of Davis County’s shooting range dur-
NEWS IN BRIEF
Presidential debate starts early
This time, instead of arguing politics and policies, the two leading candidates are arguing the rules and semantics of the debate itself.
Although he agreed earlier to debating Vice president and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, former president Trump alluded on his social media that his attendance might not be guaranteed after all. The issue in question, according to the Associated Press, is the muting of microphones when it’s not their turn. While President Biden’s team requested this accommodation during the debate between the current and former presidents, it’s the Harris campaign that wants to remove the microphone muting for the next debate. At the time of going to print, details are still forthcoming.
RFK Jr. drops out of race
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of Robert F. Kennedy, and nephew to President John F. Kennedy, announced his withdrawal from the 2024 race for president, and his endorsement of former president Trump for the office. Kennedy, who had been running as an independent, had a campaign fraught with self-revealed oddities such as the revelation that a worm had eaten part of his brain and that he had left a dead bear in Central Park. For his part, Trump has not committed to giving Kennedy a specific role in his cabinet, should he win the presidency, but Kennedy affirmed that they would be working together in the future. Whether that means in the campaigning process, or in a future administration has yet to be revealed.
New employment law goes into effect in Australia
Many around the globe see nothing wrong with checking work emails or taking a work call outside of working hours, and while workers in Australia can still do that, those who don’t just got some major protection. A new law passed in February just went into effect which protects employees legally from responding to work-related correspondence outside of working hours. The law has exceptions based on roles, seniority, and if the correspondence represents an emergency situation. Australia is just the latest in a growing list of countries enshrining similar laws to help protect legally work-life balance.
THE COUNTY HAS CONTRACTED with Wahsatch Shooters Association of Davis County for at least the past 20 years to operate and supervise the general public’s use of Davis County’s shooting range during designated general public use hours.
Courtesy photo WSA Facebook
KASH THROWS the first pitch at the Salt Lake Bees game Friday, Aug. 23.
Photo credit Kyle Jenkins/Burt Brothers Tire & Service
Legislature passes constitutional amendment on citizens initiatives in special session
SALT LAKE CITY—The constitutional and statutory changes would restore and strengthen the long-standing practice that voters, the Legislature, and local bodies may amend or repeal legislation.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
The Utah State Legislature convened last Wednesday in a special session to propose a constitutional amendment on citizens initiatives. J. Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz invoked the Utah Legislature's emergency powers to convene the 65th Legislature into the special session on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Lawmakers approved the proposal that will now be placed on the November ballot to be voted on by the public.
“The Utah Supreme Court’s new interpretation created uncertainty and ambiguity,” said Adams and Schultz. “This amendment provides a path for Utahns to weigh in and make their voices heard. To be clear, the proposed amendment restores the over 100-yearold effect of citizen initiatives. The initiative process will remain unchanged, and Utahns will continue to have the ability to propose and run ballot initiatives. Additionally, it prohibits foreign entities from contributing to ballot propositions, adding safeguards against undue influence.”
“I did not support calling an emergency special session,” said Rep. Paul Cutler, R-Centerville. “I would have preferred more time and a slower approach, but I lost that argument. I do, however, support the policy that initiatives should be subject to amendment like any other law on the books.”
Cutler said he voted “yes” to the package of bills after an amendment was negotiated that made the lan-
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ing designated general public use hours, according to a County release.
April 1, 2024 the Board of Davis County Commissioners held a public meeting to discuss concerns relating to the general public’s use of Davis County’s shooting range. On April 9, 2024 the Board requested that the Davis County Auditor’s Office perform the audit.
“On July 23, 2024, the Davis County Auditor’s Office issued a performance audit regarding the contract between Davis County and Wahsatch Shooters,” the release said. “This performance audit identified, among other things, a number of concerns relating to Wahsatch Shooter’s performance under the contract between Davis County and Wahsatch Shooters.”
The Board of Davis County Commissioners met on Aug. 20 in an open public meeting to discuss matters associated with the shooting range, the audit and future operations of the range.
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
guage better than what was initially proposed. “The amended language included a couple of key lines in my opinion that made it clear that the legislature “(i) shall give deference to the initiative by amending the law in a manner that…leaves intact the general purpose of the initiative. The amendment also made it clearer that if the initiative was projected to have a big impact on the state budget the legislature ‘may amend the law in any manner determined necessary by the Legislature to mitigate an adverse fiscal impact of the initiative.’”
Passing ballot initiatives in Utah does not happen very often, said Rep. Ray Ward, R-Bountiful who voted against the proposal. “Over the past 10 years, only three ballot initiatives have passed by being put on the ballot by citizens.”
“The shooting range as we know it was built on top of the old rifle range in 1972,” said Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie in the meeting. “Obviously it’s grown and expanded with the cooperation between the County and Wahsatch Shooters Association.”
It’s been determined that there is a need for this (range) for both law enforcement and the Sheriff’s Office, he said. “There’s also a demand from our citizens.”
Shooting is a recreation that is loved by many citizens, McKenzie said. “What that range offers is a very affordable option where our residents can go and fire their firearms in a safe environment. If we don’t have it, people will find their own place to go which is less safe.”
At the end of the meeting, the Board identified a team of Davis County representatives to work with Wahsatch Shooters to amend the contract between Davis County and Wahsatch Shooters, which contract was set to expire on Aug. 31, 2024, such that the contract would extend through Dec. 31, 2024, and may entail other
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All three of those ballot initiatives were in 2018 and they were regarding the Medicaid expansion, implementing a medical cannabis program and creating an independent commission to carry out the redistricting process after the 2020 census, he said. “My view of what happened with those three initiatives is that the legislature made some changes to the Medicaid expansion and medical cannabis initiative, but largely implemented both of them.”
But the legislature made changes to the redistricting initiative which essentially gutted what had passed on the ballot and just put the redistricting process back under the direct control of the legislature, said Ward. “I think that’s the first time I’ve seen the legislature completely overturn an initiative.”
Citizens are concerned that the legislature is trying to take more power to themselves and not paying attention to what the people want, he said.
Ward took a poll of his constituents on the proposal before the special session to see what they thought. “Eight-five percent were against it,” he said. “It wasn’t even close. That made it easier to vote against it.”
Unlike all other laws, citizen initiatives don’t allow for compromise once ballot language is certified, said Cutler. “That means it becomes a super law that can’t be changed. Long term we need to look at this. This is not a power grab, it's to restore the ability to update the laws. We must have the discussion or it will become lawmaking by initiative.”
The timing was unfortunate, he said. “I would have liked a longer process but the changes had to be made in August to get it on the ballot in November which would then set the expectations for the 2026 election.”
This is a complex issue, said Cutler. “I think it needs a thoughtful, careful solution that balances the current will of the people to pass an initiative and a mechanism for those initiatives to be adjusted and updated over time via the legislative process.”l
more substantive changes.
“The purpose of this contract extension was two-fold: 1) to maintain Davis County’s shooting range open to the general public during designated general public use hours; and 2) to provide Davis County the opportunity to consider alternative options, including seeking proposals from interested parties, which may include Wahsatch Shooters, to operate and supervise the general public’s use of Davis County’s shooting range after Dec. 31, 2024, and possibly enter into a contract with an interested party to do so as soon as Jan. 1, 2025,” the statement said.
According to the County, despite their good-faith efforts, Wahsatch Shooters circulated written correspondence from “one or more individuals” associated with the association indicating that the shooting range would not be open to the general public beginning Aug. 25, 2024 at 4 p.m.
“Davis County knowingly forced the closure of WSA because the other option they offered was not financially viable and it would not be possible
to staff it on such terms, thus forcing WSA to take the closure option,” a post on the Wahsatch Shooters’ website said and that prorated refunds would be coming in September.
Davis County and the Board of Davis County Commissioners has informed groups who have shooting events scheduled at the range in the near future that they intend to work with these groups to reach an agreement to allow the groups to use the shooting range during its temporary closure and transition period, the release said.
“It is important to Davis County and the Board of Davis County Commissioners to provide a shooting range for the general public to frequent and enjoy shooting,” the County’s statement said. “Although Davis County’s shooting range will be temporarily closed in the near future, Davis County and the Board of Davis County Commissioners are committed to reopening the shooting range to the general public for shooting as soon as possible.” l
REP. PAUL CUTLER, R-CENTERVILLE on the House floor at the opening of the 2024 Legislative Session. Cutler voted “yes” to a constitutional amendment regarding citizen initiatives that will go on the November ballot.
NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
Layton man shot by police outside of his home
A Layton man was shot by police last week after he emerged from his home with a pistol and rifle in his hands.
The man was shot by two officers Aug. 21 in a home near 2870 West Lindi Way after his wife called dispatch just before 10 p.m. reporting that her husband had a gun and was suicidal, according to the Layton Police Department.
When police arrived they heard a shot from inside the house and then the man came out holding both a pistol and rifle. Officers shot him. Life-saving measures were taken by medical personnel at the scene then he was taken to an area hospital where he later died.
Second vehicle involved in accident not discovered until the next day
A 55-year-old man was found deceased last week in a vehicle that had been involved in an accident the night before but wasn’t discovered until the next day.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 21, a Chevy truck was traveling northbound on SR 177 near 200 North in Kaysville. The driver of the Chevy traveled onto the right shoulder and into the gravel with his passenger side tires. When he was on the shoulder, he swerved back into the travel lanes overcorrecting, causing him to lose control and travel into the median. The Chevy began to roll when it was halfway through the median. The Chevy came to a stop in the two southbound lanes, according to a Utah Highway Patrol release.
A Ford F-150 was traveling southbound at this time and struck the Chevy. The Ford truck continued southbound 1,000 feet and ran off the road to the right. The Ford traveled through a fence before it came to a rest. Due to the impact,
the Ford lost all electrical power, it could not be seen where it came to a rest. The Chevy was pushed off to the right shoulder by the impact and had major damage.
When officers arrived, they only noticed the Chevy. No one on the scene, including law enforcement, fire, or TIMS saw another vehicle when searching the scene. There were no witnesses to the accident, and nobody saw the Ford 1,000 feet south of the Chevy, the release said. The driver of the Chevy was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
At 6:30 a.m. when it was getting light outside a commuter traveling southbound saw the Ford truck with damage and called it in. When officers arrived, they found the driver in the vehicle deceased.
The driver of the Ford F150 was identified as James Chappell, age 55.
Driver with multiple arrest warrants leads police on car chase
A woman led police on a car chase from Kaysville to Bountiful last week that ended when an officer was able to use a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle.
Just before 5 p.m. on Aug. 23, a Kaysville Police Officer made a traffic stop at 315 N. Main Street on a Lexus SUV for traffic violations that almost caused an accident. The officer approached the vehicle and briefly spoke to the female driver, then she fled the traffic stop. The officer returned to his vehicle and pursued the violator’s vehicle. The pursuit went briefly through a neighborhood and then entered Southbound I-15, a KPD release said.
During the pursuit, dispatch advised the officer that the female registered owner of the vehicle was an alcohol-restricted driver and had multiple warrants for her arrest.
Multiple officers attempted to set up spike strips to end the pursuit but were unsuccessful in spiking the violator’s vehicle.
The woman then exited Legacy at 500 South and went northbound on the Frontage Road toward the Bountiful City Landfill where the Highway Patrol Officer was able to PIT the vehicle, officers were able to deploy spike strips, and then PIT the vehicle again, getting it to stop.
Preparedness Fair set for Sept. 7
Learn more about what to do in the event of an emergency at the South Davis Emergency Preparedness Fair Sept. 7 at the Megaplex Theatres at Legacy Crossing in Centerville. It is free and open to the public. The theme is “Safe Today, Secure Tomorrow.”
The fair features vendor booths where visitors can buy preparedness items. There will also be demonstrations by a variety of groups such as Whole House Generators, Intermountain Wind & Solar and Croft Power Equipment. Guest speakers will give presentations throughout the day. The fair runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The theater is located at 1075 Legacy Crossing Blvd., Centerville.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
News stories from yesteryear in Davis County Compiled by Braden Nelsen
1924
Sheriff arrests three on liquor charges
Sheriff George B. Mann and deputies Van Fleet and Burnett raided the David Salter place at South Bountiful, Wednesday night of last week, and seized a fifty-gallon still, twelve gallons of whisky that tested 90 percent and eight fifty-gallon barrels of mash.
One of the operators, Bud Desmond, was arrested on a charge of possession of liquor and arraigned before Justice Hill, who fined him $290 and six months in the county jail, suspending jail sentence on condition that the fine was paid. The offender was unable to pay the fine and was locked up.
1934
Robber holds up Barnes Bank and gets $800.00
A lone masked bandit held up the Barnes Banking Co. bank at Kaysville at 2:10 p.m. today and escaped with $800, which he scooped from the cashier's cage into a sack.
Three employees were in the bank at the time of the holdup J. Richard Gailey, cashier, Allan Blood, son of Gov. Henry H. Blood, assistant cashier, and Miss Fave Sanders, bookkeeper.
1944
Christmas party held at Hill Field
Workers at Hill Field had a Christmas party in August. One reason was they wanted to feel cool.
The main reason…presents for boys in the service are awaiting shipment to some Red Cross field director, from the Davis County chapter, of which Hill Field office is a branch.
Replete with all the Christmas trappings, Santa Claus, decorated Christmas tree, carols and presents, the party was held at the northwest recreation hall.
1954
Fiesta Days Fete will honor Farmington’s 106th birthday
Residents, friends and former residents of Farmington will help celebrate the city’s 106th birthday during a “friendly Fiesta Days” Aug. 20 and 21. The celebration is sponsored by the Lion’s Club, with the help of civic, church
and social groups.
The “Fiesta” will get underway with an evening meal Friday at 6 p.m. at the city park, featuring hotcakes, bacon and eggs. A program will follow.
1964 Lagoon asks annexation to Farmington
The Lagoon Corporation has petitioned the Farmington City Council for annexation into the city limits. This was brought about due to their proposals to the Utah State Fair Board to relocate the state fair in Davis County at the Lagoon.
The corporation proposes to build and enlarge their facilities so as to be able to accommodate the fair and all its interests.
1974
Computer enters elections
Printing thousands of election ballots for Davis County’s 51,000 registered voters is a thing of the past here where this year’s elections will be conducted with a mere 342 ballots.
Fewer printed copies of candidate lists is only one of the advantages to a new computer system to be used for the first time countywide in the Sept. 10 primary elections.
Davis County Clerk Rodney W. Walker said three votamatics containing a list of all candidates will be in each of the 114 voting districts. Voters will simply insert a computer card and “punch” their choice for office with a pencil-like device.
1984 Olympics: How many medals?
The fascinating question about this summer’s Olympics is whether the U.S. would have won more gold medals, and more total medals, than Russian competitors, had they come.
The surprising number of U.S. medal winners, in categories which Americans were not expected to win, shows the success of the American preparation in the past four years.
Did the Russians have any inkling the 1983 U.S. team would be so awesome? Is that one reason they shied away from this year’s games? And was the fear of strict drug control checks another reason?
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Proposed legislation would limit student cell phone use in schools
SALT LAKE CITY—Experts say that evidence shows cell phones in schools are detrimental to a student’s mental health and academic performance. The risk for poor mental health doubles when a teen spends more than three hours a day on social media.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Acellphone has almost become an extension of a kid’s arm. Most teenagers feel lost without it and have trouble not checking it multiple times a day –even in school.
In an effort to curb usage at school, Sen. Lincoln Fillmore and Rep. Douglas Welton and The Policy Project have joined forces to introduce legislation during the upcoming 2025 General Session that would not allow students to use cell phones during school hours unless a district opts to allow them to.
“With the rise of social media and smartphone use, we've seen a significant impact on both the mental health of our students and the quality of their classroom experiences,” said Fillmore. “The goal of this legislation is to empower school districts, teachers and students to create a more focused and productive learn-
ing environment. Through this effort, teachers can focus more on teaching and less on being the cell phone police.”
“Current practice in Davis School District is for individual schools to establish expectations for cell phone use at school,” Christopher Williams, Director of Communication & Operations said. “A majority of our secondary schools don’t allow cell phones in classrooms, but they do allow cell phones in hallways and at lunch time. In a few rare circumstances, teachers allow – and closely monitor – cell phone use in classrooms when that use supports an academic purpose.”
Right now, school districts have the authority to set their own cell phone policies. The proposed legislation still gives districts autonomy but requires them to “actively choose to permit cell phone use rather than permitting it by default,” a legislative statement said.
Experts say the evidence shows cell phones in schools are detrimental to a student’s mental health and academic performance. The risk for poor mental health doubles when a teen spends more than three hours a day on social media, according to the release.
“Smartphones have become a major distraction in Utah schools – disrupting classroom environments, decreasing academic performance, and contributing to bullying and social isolation,” Emily Bell McCormick, President of The Policy Project said. “Parents
and families need support, students need guidance and teachers need assistance responding to this growing epidemic. We must take collective action to reset the norm around smartphones in schools.”
The proposed legislation is intended to help students focus more fully on their education and peers addressing the disconnect that continues to grow.
“We are working with legislators on the proposed legislation, and there is a lot of time between now and when the 2025 Legislative Session begins in mid-January for the proposed legislation to be debated, tweaked or changed,” said Williams. “But the district's intent, after the bill goes through the legislative process and becomes law, is to follow it completely.” l
Western Governors University making presence felt
Over 50,000 degrees awarded in fiscal 2024. WGU has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News and CNN and in The New York Times.
Western Governors University (WGU), a national nonprofit, online university based in Salt Lake City, conferred 50,168 degrees to 49,564 people in fiscal year 2024, a historic milestone for the institution founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors.
Significantly, 67 percent of those graduates were from one or more underserved populations — students of color, first-generation, rural or low-income — a demonstration of WGU’s ability to impact the economic and social mobility of its students, the university said in a release.
“We are reinvigorating the pathway to opportunity and having an impact at scale,” said WGU President Scott Pulsipher. “WGU’s educational model, which is student-centric and personalized, works. We are positioning our graduates to start and advance careers in high-demand fields, meeting workforce
needs and strengthening the vitality of their families and communities.”
WGU offers more than 80 certificate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, education, health and technology fields in all 50 states. It is among the largest universities in the country, with a focus on providing programs that are accessible, affordable, flexible and that address critical workforce needs.
Based on the most recent federal data, WGU leads all higher ed institutions in the U.S. in graduating teachers, conferring 5.2 percent of the bachelor’s degrees in education nationally. WGU also has a strong impact on the health care field, awarding 5.5 percent of all bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing. And WGU’s cybersecurity program is now the largest in the country, addressing another area of critical workforce need.
“Since its inception, WGU has worked to create an engine of economic mobility that accommodates everyone, especially those traditionally left behind by higher education,” said Joe Fuller, chair of WGU’s Board of Trustees, a
distinguished management professor at Harvard Business School and co-director of the school’s Managing the Future of Work project. “It is now doing this at a scale no other institution matches, putting students from all backgrounds, circumstances and experiences on a trajectory for a better life. This is exactly the kind of momentum we need to energize our workforce and our communities.”
WGU students receive a strong return on their investment: Students pay less for their education, have lower debt at graduation and, on average, see a $30,000 income boost within four years of receiving their degree.
A 2023 Gallup report found that WGU alumni surveyed were twice as likely to say their WGU education was worth the cost; debt at graduation was less than half that of graduates nationally; and about 76 percent of alumni said they are “thriving” in their lives, approximately 25 points higher than the national average for college graduates.
Employers give WGU graduates high marks, too. In a 2023 Harris Employer Survey, 98 percent of 300 employers who participated said the WGU
graduates they hired met or exceeded expectations.
“We are helping our students live their best possible lives, on a personal and a professional level,” Pulsipher said, “and this has generational impacts that ripple into the future. We also are providing employers with the highly skilled, work-ready and diverse talent desperately needed to maintain America’s prosperity and its competitive edge.”
WGU now has over 340,000 alumni and expects continued scaling as it both increases persistence among students and further expands access among the high-talent individuals for whom traditional, time- and campus-based models fail. WGU currently serves nearly 176,000 students, which includes the addition of more than 126,000 new students over the past fiscal year — up 28.2 percent over the previous year.
WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News and CNN and in The New York Times.l
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept. 2-8
North Salt Lake Food Trucks
Night
Monday, Sept. 2, 5-8 p.m. Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North
Family First Monday with Corbin Maxey Live!
Monday, Sept. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m., FREE Fountain Square at Farmington Station, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington
Taste, Tour, & Ta-Dah!
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Free garden tours and live performances from local musicians
USU Botanical Center, 80 E. 725 South, Kaysville
Bountiful Farmers Market
Thursday, Sept. 5, 4-8 p.m.
Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South
Kaysville’s First Friday Festival
Friday, Sept. 6, 4-8 p.m.
Talent show, live music, food vendors and more
Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Road
Ballet Folklorico Eck La Historia Continua
Friday, Sept. 6, 6:30-11 p.m., $50 Performances celebrating Mexican folk dance
ArcoIris Reception Center, 240 N. Redwood Road, North Salt Lake
Gangrene Comedy Festival: Doomsday Dance Party
Friday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., $9- $20
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Bountiful Day of Service
Saturday, Sept. 7
Find opportunities to serve in Bountiful Visit bountifulutah.gov/Day-of-Service for a list of projects
South Davis County Emergency Preparedness Fair
Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Legacy Crossing Theater, 1075 W. Legacy Crossing Blvd., Centerville
GoodLife Summer Market
Saturday, Sept. 7, noon-9 p.m.
Local artisans, crafters and entrepreneurs
Fountain Square at Farmington Station, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington
Antelope Island Star Party
Saturday, Sept. 7, 6-10 p.m.
Event is free. Park fees apply. White Rock Bay, Antelope Island State Park
Summer Nights With the Stars: Phillip Phillips
Saturday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m., $30-$90
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.
Two-year-old Harvey Kingsbury holds up a ball before throwing it at the dunking machine during Woods Cross Police Department’s Night Out Against Crime held last week. Officer Travis Timothy took the plunge. “It’s important to get the community and law enforcement to partner in fighting crime,” said Woods Cross Police Chief James Bigelow. “We can’t do it alone and they can’t do it themselves.”
Photos by Becky Ginos
West Nile virus found in areas across the county
DAVIS COUNTY—There haven’t been any human cases of West Nile yet but the Mosquito Abatement District is encouraging residents to take precautions when they go out after dusk. It has been found at both ends of the county but primarily in the north, northwest locations.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Summertime
brings outdoor barbecues, picnics, swimming and other fun activities. It also brings out mosquitoes. The Mosquito Abatement District has found the West Nile virus in areas across the county and are encouraging residents to take precautions to protect themselves.
“There are no human cases yet,” said Mosquito Abatement District Manager Gary Hatch. “We’ve found it from the south end of the county to the north. Primarily in the north, northwest locations on a consistent basis.”
Hatch said they do testing in house. “Testing finds the RNA and DNA so we know what kind of virus we’re dealing with. We test in 48 different locations throughout the county each week and 12 of the locations throughout the county 24/7 all summer from May to October. We have 36 additional traps that are tested one night at different locations. Each location is tested at least once a week.”
They only bite from dusk to dawn,
said Hatch. “Put on repellent when you go out. DEET and picaridin are the active ingredients and are still very good.”
Wear long pants and long sleeved shirts if possible, he said. “Minimize the traffic in and out of the house. They can readily come into the house and bite while you’re sleeping. Try to use the door that goes through the garage so that there are fewer coming into the house.”
Eliminate standing water, said Hatch. “Buckets, wheelbarrows, kiddy pools, etc. anything sitting.”
There is one species that spreads disease around the house, he said. “The Culex pipiens has a short flight range so it stays close to its habitat.”
The Culex tarsalis are found mainly in the marshes, Hatch said. “They are strong and can fly 5 to 10 miles. They can pretty much reach up into the foothills.”
Hatch said crews try to look for mosquito larva before they hatch and spray. “They use planes to spray over the marshes. We just sprayed 10,000 acres this weekend.”
Crews spray throughout the summer, he said. “We also do a nighttime spray and cover as much of the county as possible each week.”
West Nile symptoms are flu-like, said Hatch. “Body aches and major headaches, backache and fever. It can be more severe in older or immunocompromised individuals.”
It can become very serious, he said. “You can end up in the hospital, even comatose. Be sure to take precautions when you go out after dusk.” l
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Nexus Tactical Laser Tag unlike any other
DAVIS COUNTY—Denise and Michael Loveless saw a need for fun, active outdoor activity in the area, and putting their determination and knowhow together, made something truly unique in the state – outdoor, mobile laser tag.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
The term ‘laser tag” is laced with nostalgia. For many in Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z, it evokes images of black and neon carpets, arcade games, smoke machines, darkened rooms and birthday parties. While, unfortunately, many laser tag arenas have gone the way of the dodo, Nexus Tactical Laser Tag is bringing the game back in a new and different way.
“We were always a laser tag family,” said Denise Loveless. For her, and her husband Michael, laser tag was a great way to not only play but also stay active as a family. The only missing factor was to get the kids outside, and away from video games. Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention, and with many laser tag arenas closing, and a need for outdoor activity, the wheels started turning for both Denise and Michael.
Of course, starting something unprecedented like an outdoor laser tag business, has its fair share of challenges. “We didn’t have anyone to base it off of,” said Denise, but, the drive and determination, coupled with Michael’s experience as an engineer made things possible. Starting with a sophisticated laser tag system that uses high-tech military infrared, Denise and Michael began to learn the literal
obstacles to taking an indoor game outside.
Wind and restrictions made it difficult to bring inflatable obstacles to events, and weather played a factor in the operation of the laser tag system itself. Still, the idea was solid, and the Loveless family
believed in the business, and soon, they had things down to a science. Part of this included the new collapsible walls for players to shelter behind, “It’s really adaptive to any space,” said Michael, and any space means any space.
Since starting off Nexus has taken laser tag to birthday parties for kids and adults alike, corporate events, school field days, graduations, university events, and even weddings. The Nexus system offers not only flexibility, but an increased amount of safety. Where the lasers are infrared, not the more traditional lasers seen in old-fashioned arenas, there’s no risk of eye damage.
Coupled with an onsite demo and game coaches, it makes for a safe and exhilarating environment. “Seven years,” said Michael, “and we haven’t had any major injuries.” “It’s a lot safer than paintball,” added Denise. Even with changing environments, players and in some cases weather, it’s been a labor of love for the Lovelesses. For both Denise and Michael the most rewarding aspect, despite the challenges, has been the people.
“It’s like a party every day,” said Denise. “There’s nothing at the event that’s like, ‘oh, this sucks!’,” added Michael, “It’s just awesome.” The variety of game modes, flexibility of environments, plus the annual Zombie Apocalypse laser tag at Black Island Farms makes for a unique event unlike anything else.
Nexus Tactical Laser Tag is a Davis Countyowned and operated business, with another unit operating in Salt Lake County. More information on game modes, booking, pricing, and more can all be found on their website at www.nexusprolasertag. com. l
Integrity, accountability keys to a successful life
DAVIS COUNTY—A message of inspiration and hope was offered by Alan Fahringer during an event hosted by the Bountiful Food Pantry on Sunday night.
By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com
Ask Alan Fahringer what it takes to overcome an addiction, or live a fulfilling life, or make a difference in the world, and he’ll tell you it boils down to two words – integrity and accountability. He should know – he’s lived it.
That was the message he shared Sunday night at an Evening of Inspiration hosted by the Bountiful Food Pantry. The event, held at the Bountiful Community Church, was presented as a way of “giving back” to the community for its support of the pantry, according to BFP Executive Director Rebekah Anderson.
Fahringer makes no bones about the life he led for his first 50 years –a functioning addict as a young adult who turned to methamphetamines –both as a user and a dealer. It led to three separate arrests in 2005 for trafficking and manufacturing meth and a downward spiral that cost him almost everything.
“I started sneaking liquor while my parents were out of the house,” he told an audience of many community leaders. “My parents were good people and I had every reason to succeed in life, but as you will hear, I didn’t.”
He started hanging out with the wrong person in school – smoking, doing marijuana and other drugs. “The worst part of it was that I was sneaky,” said Fahringer. “The worst part was that I was duplicitous. It was easier just to hang out with birds of a feather and fly in that flock. As an
addict, I could fake it for a long time, and I did. I faked it through two marriages, but they didn’t hold up. Somewhere in my 30s, I was introduced to meth. Life became a dumpster fire. It wound up being 37 years of drug addiction, criminality and lying and cheating. At 50 years old, I had lost my family and friends and my dignity and integrity.” For a while, he lived in a storage unit since he had no car, no job and almost no hope.
What turned life around for Fahringer was Delancey Street, a therapeutic community in San Francisco where he was allowed to go instead of to prison after his third conviction, thanks to “an empathetic judge.” He was ordered to stay at Delancey for two years as part of his plea bargain. He stayed for six. It was at Delancey Street that he learned the value of a therapeutic community, or a TC as it’s called.
“The therapeutic community model can help not only drug addicts, but literally everybody in this room,” Fahringer said. “We could lit-
erally change the world one person, one household, one family, one community at a time. We have to make a commitment to integrity and accountability. They are the two elements of the change model that can literally change every life.”
He wanted to share that message. Three years after leaving Delancey Street, he came to Salt Lake City to help launch The Other Side Academy. Like Delancey, the Other Side Academy TC model helps men and women reinvent their broken lives. After four years there, he was hired by Red Barn Academy, another fledgling therapeutic community in Farmington.
“We’re very fortunate here in Utah to have two great TC’s in The Other Side and Red Barn,” he said. “Once you learn how to be accountable and once you learn how to have integrity, it becomes your drug. It feels so good just to do the next right thing. Stand
where you are, and take a step forward. Wherever you land, do what’s right for that moment. It changes your behavior not just to what you know, but who you are.”
Anderson told the community a little about the pantry, its continuing mission to provide food for hungry families in Davis County and the ever-increasing number of people who need help. She said the pantry is developing a plan to raise money for expanding its services and adding a pantry location to the north end of the county, where almost 30 percent of its regular clientele live.
“The community has helped us for 50 years so we wanted to give something back to them, and the best thing to give back is positivity,” she said. “I hope we do this again and get even more people to come and participate.” l
ALAN FAHRINGER with his wife, Nicholle.
FAHRINGER OFFERED an Evening of Inspiration at the Bountiful Community Church on Sunday night.
Photos courtesy of Bountiful Food Pantry
FROM BACKYARDS TO PARKS, to school hallways, Nexus Tactical Laser Tag brings the fun just about anywere.
Photo courtesy of Denise and Michael Loveless
Why should Utahns care about the War in Ukraine?
UKRAINE—Seems like an odd dateline for a Utah Newspaper, no? Are there reasons, however, that Utahns should care about the wars overseas?
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
ith modern technology and communication, distant wars are brought right onto the doorstep of Utahns who may have never seen a battlefield. Conflicts in Palestine, Ukraine, and elsewhere dominate the news cycle…until they don’t, and they fade into the background behind politicians and the current phase of the moon. Why, though, should people in Utah care about the historic war in Ukraine?
After all, it’s a far-flung war fought between two foreign countries, for seemingly unknown reasons. Why should the United States, much less Utah, which is almost on the complete other side of the globe, be concerned about this? Why should American money be going to support Ukraine in this conflict? Excellent questions.
The war in Ukraine started over two years ago when Russia invaded the eastern border of the country, claiming it was “liberating” the people there who actually wanted to be a part of Russia, and that, in actuality, Ukraine shouldn’t even exist, it should all be part of Russia. Ukrainians vehemently disagreed, and still do, waging a war to preserve their homeland. It should be a familiar story to many in Utah.
Utah has a proud history of service in the Armed Forces. From the time it became a state, Utah has sent her sons and daughters far and wide in the cause of freedom. Over the years, thou -
sands of men and women from the Beehive State have gone abroad to defend those who struggle to defend themselves, pushing back the tides of extremism and fascism. It’s a very American ideal and has been one since the mid-1700s.
That history should not just be a source of pride, but a teacher as well. As the famous saying goes, “those who do not learn history, are doomed to repeat it.” In the late 1930s, there was another superpower, this time in central Europe, that justified the invasion of its neighbors as a mission of “liberation.” Things played out a little differently, with phrases like “Anschluss” and “Peace for our time” heralding one of the deadliest conflicts in modern history.
Ukraine, in its current state, is acting as the dam holding back the floodwaters. Although Russian leadership claims that the push west will end at Ukraine’s borders, it’s a familiar theme throughout history. Any support given to Ukraine strengthens and patches the cracks in that dam stemming the flood that would inevitably end up on the doorstep of Americans at home and abroad.
Beyond politics, the human family is something to be considered here. Empathy and sympathy are virtues much maligned in the world of social media. Generational sympathy is dismissed when people say, “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” cultural sympathy is dismissed with sayings like, “We don’t want their kind here,” and international sympathy is dismissed when immediate results aren’t seen from investment and donation.
Maya Angelou once penned, “We are more alike, my friends than we are unalike” and although it’s a saying parroted over and over, it’s with good reason. Regardless of religious or scientific belief, it is a fact all humanity shares a
common ancestry. Utahns, regardless of how far removed, are in fact members of the same human family. At the very base level, Utahns should care because the War in Ukraine, and all war is always brother pitted against brother, sister against sister, family against family. l
PRO-UKRAINE protestors at a demonstration in London.
Photo by Garry Knight, public domain
OPINION
The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.
When we have a choice, we have a chance
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf has written, “We are made up of the stuff of Eternity. Endings are not our destiny” (end quote). That’s what our “normal” consists of. And my guess is that we may not fully understand or appreciate that term. God knows what is normal for us, and I’m confident that he is very understanding when our definition may be significantly different than His. In fact, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, referring to God, wrote, “We must constantly remember that He is God and we are not.”
Since we tend to define ourselves by the way we feel, most of us probably prefer an absence of pain and discomfort. But since we’ve been taught that God created this world specifically for us, it can’t be an accident that pain is a necessary component to this phase of our development. Fortunately, we’re infinitely more than our pain and sadness, we’re more than our weaknesses, and we’re not alone in this life-enhancing journey of development and discovery. Frankly, our journey throughout Mortality is clearly beyond our limited abilities. But with God, all things are possible.
Elder Uchtdorf wrote, “We cannot and we must not lose focus on the things that matter most…The important thing is that we don’t give up” (end quote).
JOHN WATERBURY
Elder Holland wrote, “God is there. Our prayers are heard. And when we weep, the angels of Heaven weep with us.
However, when we’re having a bad day, this battle can seem to be overwhelming. I firmly believe that there are times to reduce our expectations, and there are times to stretch ourselves and grow beyond them. We’re not perfect, and much of the time it would appear that we tend to be slow-learners. On those occasions, it helps to remember Elder Holland’s encouragement: “Keep trying, keep trusting, keep believing, keep growing. Heaven will be cheering you on; today, tomorrow, and forever.”
We’re changing, and the world is changing; not by our opinions, but by our choices. For when we have a choice, we have a chance – a chance to redefine ourselves, a chance to
make a difference, and a chance to move beyond where we’ve been.
All this information about our life and fears can sound a little intimidating when we consider that we often feel weak and overwhelmed by our journey. What is the answer? Fight the fears! Fears only have the power we give them. We all want success with no pain, and no confusion in our lives, but failures are frequent, and development can seem very complicated. With this in mind, Emerson wrote: Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories (end quote). When we look at our challenges with Emerson’s quote in mind, weaknesses take on a new definition; a very optimistic definition that stretches our perception of who we are and where we’re going.
Sometimes things seem overwhelming, but they’re not. There are issues to be resolved, but these efforts lead to insights that enable us to move to higher levels of understanding. All
of this is just a matter of subtleties. It’s living, not just being alive. It’s choosing, not just having choices. It’s acting, not just reacting.
As we take charge of this process, it’s important to remember that we redefine ourselves, not by our worst days but by our best; not by the mistakes of the past, but by the insights that have developed. No, life may not be the party we hoped for, but through our choices, we can determine the music. And since we have a choice, we might as well dance.
Life can surprise us. But when we remember that our feelings are just chemicals, we can make the conscious decision to grow beyond our old programming. And even more surprising, we can grow beyond our old patterns.
Sometimes, with all the problems and challenges in life, it may seem that there is more darkness than light in our world. And we may think that without purpose, there will be no growth, but don’t believe it. We can’t afford to define ourselves by our weaknesses. There is much to who we are. We are still becoming. l
New treatment for Alzheimer’s showing promise in slowing progression of dementia
DAVIS COUNTY—Taken in the early stages of the disease, FDA approved Donanemab can help people have more time to enjoy life and live independently. The Alzheimer’s Association is holding a Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 28.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Anew
FDA approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease is causing excitement that there is something available that could slow the progression of dementia.
Donanemab (Kisunla™) is an antiamyloid antibody intravenous (IV) infusion therapy that is delivered every four weeks. Taken in the early stage of the disease, the medication can allow people to have more time to participate in daily life and live independently, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
“It’s an exciting step in the future of treatment,” said Wendy Farr, development manager for Northern Utah Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter. “Previously medication focused on the symptoms, like cold medicine that alleviates a runny nose. That’s not a cure. It wasn’t curing the problem at its core.”
Finally there is an option for a family to consider, she said. “That’s the exciting part that it could help in slowing cognitive decline. There are treatments available based on what your medical provider would recommend.”
Farr said they’re now at the point that cancer treatment was 30 years ago. “Thirty years ago there was a different outcome for cancer than what it is these days. Look at how many lives were spared because research was improved
for cancer because people kept pushing it forward.”
It’s (medication) not for everybody, said Farr. “But it’s a jumping off point. The next few years will be really accelerating.”
A big component of the Alzheimer’s Association is research, she said. “We assess studies from over 56 different studies around the world. We see what works in other cases in the world and look at why those are working, what they are doing to help support caregivers and how we can apply that here as well.”
A couple of weeks ago there was a conference of more than 10,000 scientists with poster board presentations, said Farr. “The entries were small, individual studies that may seem inconsequential. But they were able to gather people from all levels in pharmacology, medical, etc.”
They found a correlation between dementia and eating red meat, she said. “We helped to fund that. We’re trying to fund various things that can impact health and lifestyle factors.”
Farr said the association has updated its education classes on prevention. “We used to say what not to do, now we’re saying what are the 10 health habits that can make a difference. We didn’t know how impactful it was to monitor blood pressure and diabetes and whether it’s being managed. Being proactive about getting enough sleep. Those are all significant factors.”
In the past there were 10 suggestions, she said. “About seven out of 10 were health related. It’s not just about eating well but having a healthy weight. Previously education materials said it ‘may’ have an impact. Now it says it ‘can.’ It’s of huge significance in science. The next level will be ‘will.’ I’d love to get to that in the future. As great
WENDY FARR AND HER DAUGHTER at a Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. The walk is an opportunity for those impacted by the disease to come together in solidarity to focus on finding a cure to end the impact this has on families.
as research is, it's important to implement it into your daily life.”
Farr said the organization is always looking for ways to help the caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s. “We want to alleviate the stress on caregivers. We offer in person training and education at no charge to the families. It’s 100% donor supported.”
There is assistance available 24/7 any time of day, she said. “When help is most needed it is usually not between 8-5. They can call and reach a live person and get basic information or if it’s a specific crisis situation they will be transferred to a master level person who can process the current situation and provide options. It’s available whenever it is needed at 1-800-272-3900.”
The Alzheimer’s Association is
holding a Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. at Weber State University. “It’s not about the activity,” said Farr. “The value and significance of walking with 200 other individuals is that we’re united, regardless of our role, in solidarity to focus on finding a cure to end the impact this has on our families. It’s inspirational.”
The Alzheimer’s Association can’t wave a magic wand and make it disappear, said Farr. “But we can sweep the pebbles and stones from the pathway so that they can focus on what is and what isn’t important so that their journey can really be better because of the resources they’ll find.”
For more information about Alzheimer’s or the walk visit alz.org. l
Courtesy photo
to make wishes like Kash’s come true,” said Burt Brothers CEO Brian Maciak. “Giving back to the community is at the forefront of our mission as a company, and having the ability to make a positive impact on a local child means the world to us. Given Kash’s love for baseball, it seemed a Salt Lake Bees game was the perfect way to launch this campaign and let the community know how they can help us grant life-changing wishes like Kash’s across the entire state.”
It was a really easy decision, Maciak said. “He’s a great young man. It’s a privilege and a blessing to make his wish come true. It’s a tremendous honor to give his family a bright spot in their day.”
“I love baseball and basketball,” said Kash. “Mostly baseball. All the time I’ve been in the hospital I’ve been thinking about beaches. The warm weather and water. I like to tube and surf on a boat. It felt really good that I might get my wish granted.”
Kash is an amazing kid, said his dad Clint. “I mean for an 11-year-old little boy he’s been an awesome example. Especially to everybody around him and everything he’s been through with his treatments. He’s had to grow up fast. It’s been a life lesson for me. It’s special to see him smile and be so excited about something after what he’s gone through.”
There are popular misconceptions about MakeA-Wish, said Ehrmann. “It’s not just for kids who are terminally ill. Many of them go on to lead full and satisfying lives. Studies show that kids do better because of the invisible medication of hope they receive from Make-A-Wish.”
Those who want to help can become a volunteer wish granter, she said. “We have over 200 of them across the state.”
They’re the face of Make-A-Wish, Ehrmann said. “They meet with the family to assist in their wish. They kind of become a pseudo member of the family. They sometimes get invited to weddings and other events as the child grows. It’s a very rewarding experience. They bring hope when they need it the most.”
“It’s super awesome that all of you care about me,” said Kash at the game. “I thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me.” l
BUMBLE STANDS with Kash after the surprise announcement that Kash’s wish has been granted.
Photo credit Kyle Jenkins/Burt Brothers Tire & Service
Walmart launching Testing and Treatment services in Utah pharmacies
Pharmacists test customers for flu, strep and COVID-19, then, if the results are positive, prescribe the appropriate treatment – all during a single visit.
Walmart has announced the expansion of its Testing and Treatment services to all 51 of its pharmacy locations in Utah. The program allows pharmacists to test customers for flu, strep and COVID-19, then, if the results are positive, prescribe the appropriate treatment – all during a single visit.
Walmart said Testing and Treatment appointments begin with a brief consultation between the customer and a pharmacist. A pharmacist will then administer a nasal or throat swab for the customer and will run the swab through a medical diagnostic device to receive the result. The pharmacist will then inform the customer of their result and,
if necessary, will prescribe the proper medication on the spot. The entire process from consultation to receiving results generally takes 30 minutes or less.
“We are excited to offer this new service to the communities we serve in Utah,” said Kevin Host, senior vice president of pharmacy at Walmart. “Our pharmacists are operating at the top of their licenses to continue to help fill gaps in care and improve health outcomes for all. We are very grateful to stakeholders across the state for their collaborative efforts in broadening access to care.”
The expansion of the Testing and Treatment program in Utah is part of a wider expansion across Montana, Nebraska, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Since launching last August, Walmart pharmacies have now rolled out the Testing and Treatment program in 21 states. In total, Testing and Treatment services are available
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Initially in Utah, the service is
cash-only with preparations underway to begin billing third-party insurance plans. Health Savings Accounts are accepted. l
Woods Cross Police Department receives accreditation
WOODS CROSS—The Utah Chiefs of Police Association has 178 standards agencies must meet to become accredited. The Woods Cross Police Department has met that requirement and was awarded the designation at the City Council meeting held Aug. 20.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
The Woods Cross Police Department
has been through an exhaustive process to complete 178 policy standards to receive accreditation by the Utah Chiefs of Police Association. At last week’s City Council meeting, the Association awarded them as an accredited agency.
“One of my goals as a Police Chief was to become accredited,” said Woods Cross Police Chief James Bigelow. “There are 178 policy standards that have to be met. For each we have to show proof that we’re doing them.”
For example, the early intervention system, he said. “We have to give them a picture showing us using it. For an employee evaluation we have to show that those have been done. We have to show that we have the policy and that we’re actually doing it.”
There is an outside assessor, usually an officer or retired chief that looks at everything, Bigelow said. “He goes through the documents and passes them off. If we haven’t met something he tells us to go back and do it.”
It has to be reevaluated every four
years, he said. “We have to do all of the proofs again and we have to stay up on everything. If there are standards changes that we haven’t done in the past we have to make those. There were nine new federal changes this year.”
Having the accreditation prioritizes them for grants, said Bigelow. “If another agency that is not accredited applies for a grant we move ahead of them on the list. It also makes the department stronger to help with liability for the city and county.”
Although they are all important, Bigelow said there are a few standards that stand out. “Use of force is one of the biggest liabilities police agencies have. We follow the state and national standards on that.”
Mental health resources for officers is another important standard, he said. Also, annual training. We want to make sure we’re trained how we should be.”
Another standard is what goes into the hiring process, said Bigelow. “We look into the applicant’s background and run it through a national database to check where they worked, etc.”
Bigelow said the duty to intervene standard is also important. “If an officer sees misconduct they can get the officer away from the situation so it doesn’t escalate.”
Bigelow said he appreciates the entire department for their work on the accreditation process. “I want to thank them for their patience and dedication to see this get done. I also appreciate the support of the mayor, city council and city manager.” l
THE WOODS CROSS POLICE DEPARTMENT is awarded as an accredited agency by the Utah Chiefs of Police Association at the Aug. 20 City Council meeting.
Photo courtesy of WXPD
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
Movie Guru
Reagan
(in theaters)
Do you love Ronald Reagan?
If so, you should watch this movie. It’s an unabashed love letter to the man, painting him as the country’s perfect, charming hero. They even cast Dennis Quaid to play him, which only sharpens Reagan’s supposed humor, charm, and quickwittedness in the eyes of the moviegoing public. It’s the kind of treatment you would expect for a national hero, except most of the biopics of national heroes care about being interesting enough to acknowledge that the people they’re portraying were also human.
The people in “Reagan” seem like they wandered in from a Hallmark movie, where the hero never does anything bad and the snow is always conveniently placed even in the middle of December. Completely ignoring the fact that Reagan is the original source for nearly every one of the economic problems we have today (reversing the prosperity that the country enjoyed for years after WWII), it makes for an incredibly boring film.
There’s not even the cheese factor you get out of a Hallmark movie, just more than two hours of blind adoration and a cast you’ve mostly never heard of.
If you want to know the real story of Reagan’s life and presidency, pick up any one of the several well-written biographies that have dedicated themselves to telling the actual truth about the man. If you want to see an interesting movie about a president, watch 1995’s “Nixon” or 2012’s “Lincoln.”
If this review has made you mad, then you should definitely go watch the movie. You’re the exact people it was made for.
Grade: One star
Jackpot! (Prime)
When you make a comedy about a dystopia, you’ve got to really dial in the tone.
If you make it too dark, then it’s no longer a comedy, If it’s not at least a little dark, then you’ve entirely missed the reason to make a dystopian comedy in the first place. You can make jokes about state-sanctioned murder, but if you make it as harmless as slipping on a banana peel then there’s no point.
That’s the case with “Jackpot!,” the new com-
edy from director Paul Feig. There are moments of humor in it, often thanks to John Cena and other cast members, but there’s so much wasted potential here. The concept could be a lot of morbid fun, and Cena could do a lot with the action scenes, but the movie only makes scattered use of either option. Instead, it’s a generic buddy action comedy with mid-level action and some funny moments of character interaction.
In the movie, California has decreed that people can assassinate the lottery winner and get their winnings to increase publicity. Awkwafina, a former child actor who activates a winning ticket by accident, is on the run from assassins and needs bodyguard Cena to save her life. Simu Liu is the head of an official bodyguard agency, seemingly helpful but in full-on smarmy villain mode.
It’s a high-concept plot with a low-concept execution. Which isn’t terrible, but the world has enough dumb comedies already. With the building blocks they had here, the results could have been so much more interesting.
Grade: Two stars
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Probate No. 243700484
Judge: Rita Cornish
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
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Probate No. 243700489
IN THE Second Judicial District Court DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH
In the matter of the Estate of THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY KENT FERNELIUS
Holly Kae Palmer
Whose address is 5158 South 1275 West, Riverdale, Utah 84405 has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. Creditors of the estate are hereby notified to:
(1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the address above; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives attorney of record, Taylor Stone at 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
(3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at Farmington District Court, 800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months (90 days) after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.
Dated this 21st day of August, 2024
/s/ Holly Kae Palmer /s/ Taylor Stone 991 Shepard Ln Suite 210, Farmington, UT 84025
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Bountiful, Viewmont, Woods Cross football each move to 2-0
DAVIS COUNTY—Week two was another good one for Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross on the football field. Meanwhile, Davis picked up win No. 1, while Farmington dropped to 0-2.
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
With one more game to play in the non-league schedule, Region 5’s Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross are each 2-0. It’s been a good start for the trio, as the teams soon get ready for region battles.
In Region 1, Davis improved to 1-1 with a win last week. However, Farmington is still looking to break into the win column.
Bountiful vs. Farmington
The Redhawks entertained Farmington last Friday in what was a defensive battle. Bountiful prevailed 17-12 in a close game that was knotted at 10-10 at halftime.
Bountiful scored 10 of its 17 points in the first quarter, courtesy of Emmerson Geilman’s 39-yard touchdown pass to Brock McSwain 2 ½ minutes into the contest. Landon Zayas later connected on a long 50-yard field goal to make the score 10-0.
Farmington struck back in the second half with an even longer field goal than Zayas hit –an impressive 52-yarder from Jaxon Beynon. Will Peterson threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Kava Fiefia with just 24 seconds left before halftime. A successful point after from Zayas made it 10-10.
Bountiful kept Farmington’s offense off the board in the second half.
Siaki Fekitoa scored on a 3-yard touchdown run in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. After Zayas’ extra point, it was 17-10 in favor of the Redhawks. Farmington earned two points with a safety with 3:25 to play, but it could get
no closer.
On the night, Fekitoa was the offensive star. The junior sensation had his second 100-yard effort in as many games, this time rushing for 131 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries. Geilman added 56 yards on the ground and 111 yards passing. Eight Redhawks caught passes, led by Connor Clark’s two grabs. On defense, Connor Mertz had an interception and made six tackles. Dawson Allsop led the Redhawks with 10 tackles. Winston Robinson had an interception.
Bountiful faces a stern test this Thursday when
season.
it plays at home against Region 6’s Olympus. On Sept. 6, the Redhawks open Region 5 play when they play at Viewmont. As for Farmington, the Phoenix will have a chance to pick up their first win this Friday at home against Orem.
Viewmont
The 2-0 Vikings will host Taylorsville this Friday, a team they crushed 57-6 a year ago. Get -
#1 Bountiful volleyball gets first win of season
DAVIS COUNTY—The Bountiful High volleyball team, who is ranked No. 1 in 5A, has started the season against two 6A squads – defeating Farmington while losing to No. 2 Pleasant Grove. Third-ranked Woods Cross lost in a tough five-setter to Orem, 4A’s top team. Viewmont went 1-1 this week while Davis was 3-3.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
Bountiful
5A’s top-ranked team in Bountiful bounced back from a loss to 6A’s No. 2-seeded squad, Pleasant Grove, to take a 25-16, 25-17, 2225, 25-21 win over Farmington Aug. 20.
“I was proud of the way the girls showed up for our first away game on the season,” said head coach Kelsie White. “We have a lot of work to do but it is always fun to compete and test ourselves. Farmington has a strong team and challenged us for sure. We struggled in the beginning putting pressure on Farmington with our serve, but ultimately got there,” White said. “Hannah White had a crucial run for us from the service line that got us back to where we needed to be in the second set. Adelaide (Stevenson) and Taylor (Harvey) also came in at important moments getting us the runs we needed to put us ahead.”
Viewmont
To begin the season, Viewmont lost to Layton 25-21, 25-15, 21-25, 25-22 Aug. 20.
“Our team worked out some first match jitters and made some adjustments against a strong Layton team,” said head coach Karl Lippa. “All 12 varsity players were able to see the floor in at least one set, and I was pleased to see the growth and skills the players had been practicing pay off in some great rallies.”
Against Olympus Aug. 22, the Vikings won 25-22, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22.
“We played well together,” Lippa said. “The entire roster was able to contribute to the match with every player playing. We had a mid-match injury required an unannounced sub, and I am pleased with how the girls worked together to pull out the victory. I saw great room for improvement that we will work to grow towards.”
Woods Cross
Woods Cross, ranked third in 5A, lost to Orem – who is 4A’s top team – in a tight-five set match 26-28, 19-25, 28-26, 25-21, 17-15 Aug. 22.
“Orem was really tough and aggressive, and their defense made it difficult to put a ball away while their hitters stayed aggressive the entire match,” said head coach Josey Hilton. “We started really well with our defense doing a great job keeping the ball in play, our serve receive was good and we were able to get some really great
BOUNTIFUL HIGH SENIOR TAYLOR HARVEY, last year’s 5A Player of the Year who is committed to play for Texas next fall, is back for the top-ranked Redhawks this
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WOODS CROSS QUARTERBACK Jesse Simmons hands off to running back Krew Fornelius for a one-yard touchdown in the Wildcats' 63-14 victory over Kearns High on Friday night. Woods Cross is 2-0 on the year.
Photo by Tom Haraldsen | The City Journals.
Former Viewmont golfer wins low amateur at Utah Open
DAVIS COUNTY—Former Viewmont High golfer Brandon Robison qualified through a playoff for the Utah Open at Riverside Country Club and then proceeded to earn Low Amateur honors at the event. The current junior on the University of Utah golf team shot rounds of 70, 68 and 64 to finish the event at 14-under, one stroke ahead of former BYU golfer David Timmons for the Low Am recognition, and was fifth among professional golfers.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
On Monday, Aug. 12, former Viewmont High golfer Brandon Robison played in a qualifying round at Soldier Hollow trying to make it into the Utah Open at Riverside Country Club that would begin four days later. By the end of the weekend, he had emerged as the Low Amateur at the three-day tournament after shooting a 14-under Aug. 16-18 and finishing one stroke ahead of former BYU golfer David Timmons. He also came in fifth overall among professional golfers.
The son of John and Mikell Robison of Centerville shot a 70 in the first round before a 68 put him “in striking distance” of the leaders heading into the final round.
“I made some stupid mistakes in my early rounds, but as the tournament went on, I made better course management decisions,” Brandon Robison said. “With the nature of Riverside’s course, I was able to hit more wedges and get some close looks. On the last day, I got a few things started early that kicked me up the leaderboard.”
Robison played multiple sports over the
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ting to 2-0 required the Vikings to turn the tables on a team that embarrassed them last season.
Viewmont got revenge.
In game two of the 2023 season Viewmont dropped a 54-7 game to Granger in what was the team’s most lopsided defeat of the season. However, last Friday, it was a much different story. Viewmont prevailed on the road 33-18.
The Vikings scored first when Drez Jensen hauled in a 35-yard TD pass from quarterback Titan Longson about three minutes into the contest. The point after missed, leaving Viewmont up 6-0. Granger tied things up at 6-6 early in the second, but after Ryan Tillman scored on a 35-yard TD run three minutes later, Viewmont led the rest of the way. The score was 20-12 at halftime after Kingston Mickens scored a touchdown on a 64-yard pass reception from Longson.
In the second half, Viewmont held Granger to just six points. Meanwhile, Cache Tuia’s 5-yard TD pass from Longson early in the third quarter gave the Vikings a comfortable 26-12 advantage. Then, with just under five minutes to play and ahead 26-18, the Vikings got the final score of the game when Longson threw yet another touchdown pass, this time to Mickens from 47 yards out.
Longson had a big night. The senior signal caller threw for 324
FORMER VIEWMONT HIGH GOLFER BRANDON ROBISON shot a final round 64 at the Utah Open to finish -14 as the low amateur for the three-day tournament Aug. 16-18 at Riverside Country Club in Provo.
courtesy Brandon Robison
years, including basketball on the VHS basketball team, but settled on golf early because “I get to hit all the shots.” “I don’t have to put my trust in others and I can get it done myself, even with
yards and four touchdowns. The only negative was that he also threw four interceptions. Mickens was arguably the most productive player that night, however. The senior wide receiver had four catches for 180 yards and the two scores. Jensen had three catches for 69 yards and a TD, while Jordan Jones led all players with six grabs.
The Viewmont defense registered five sacks, led by Cooper Willoughby’s two. Black Moore had a team-high 11 tackles, and he added a sack as well. The Vikings also picked off three Granger passes.
Last week at Kearns, Woods Cross moved to 2-0 and unleashed a lethal offensive attack.
The Wildcats demolished Kearns on the road 63-14, amassing 42 points in the first half alone. By the end of the third quarter, Woods Cross was up 56-7, as numerous players got an opportunity to contribute.
On the night, the Wildcats churned out 433 yards on the ground, scoring six rushing touchdowns. Senior Ryker Martin led the Wildcats with 113 yards, doing so on only five carries. He scored on a 61-yard TD run in the first quarter. So dominant was the Woods Cross running game that quarterback Jesse Simmons only had to throw three passes.
The Wildcats close out non-region action with an intriguing outof-state game at Mountain View, Idaho, this Friday.
all the complicated intricacies,” he said, adding that “golf is a microcosm of life. You have bad lies and sometimes good things happen. There are a lot of life lessons in golf, but it is all about perseverance.”
Since his Viewmont playing days where Robison was a three-time All-State golfer – including a two-time runner up at the 5A state tournament – placed first in the IMG Junior World qualifier, second on the winning Junior America Cup team and was runner-up in the UT State Junior Amateur before serving a two-year church mission. As a freshman at the University of Utah, he competed in nine events with his highest finish at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate where he shot a +2 over. He won the 2023 Agave Amateur at Shadow Hills Country Club in Indio, Calif. and then last fall, he had two top-3 finishes, earning second place at the Gaucho Invitational with a final score of 10-under and a -7 under showing at the Invitational at the Ford where he tied for third. At the NCAA Regionals this past spring, he helped the Utes earn a trip to the national championship where he tied for 141st individually.
“It’s been great. I’ve been working hard to improve a few different aspects of my game,” he said, also noting that he married his wife Libby – “who has a pretty good swing” – this summer. “Now, I’m hoping to take this momentum back to college golf.”
The junior, who earned CSC Academic AllDistrict honors and is a multiple academic scholarship recipient while majoring in finance, is now focused on finishing out his collegiate career.
“I want to keep getting better physically and mentally and help my team,” he said. “I want to have good seasons the next two years.”
Robison’s long-term sights are set on playing professional golf. “A lot of factors have to go into that, so I just need to keep my head down and keep working,” he said. l
Davis
The Darts bounced back from a season-opening loss in a big way.
Following a 38-14 defeat in week one at Lehi, Davis destroyed Copper Hills at home by the final count of 56-15. Davis jumped out to a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. After a huge second quarter of 28 points, the Darts were up 49-8 at the break.
The team played conservatively in the second half, adding a third-quarter touchdown to go up 56-7.
Junior quarterback Tradon Bes -
singer was unstoppable. He threw seven touchdown passes on the night, three of which went to fellow junior Tyson Baggett. Bessinger compiled 348 yards through the air, and Baggett totaled 118 receiving yards. Owen Talbot had four catches for 35 yards a pair of receiving touchdowns. He also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown.
Four Darts led the way with seven tackles apiece, while Bode Sparrow had four tackles and an interception. Davis will host Mountain Ridge on Friday. l
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FOOTBALL
VIEWMONT VIKINGS running back #2 Cache Tuia runs by a Lancer player at a game against Granger.
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Redhawks win at Bountiful Ridge; WXHS’ Markisich takes medalist honors
DAVIS COUNTY—Woods Cross
High junior Dylan Markisich shot a six-under-par 65 at Bountiful Ridge Aug. 19 to lead the Wildcats to a second-place showing. Bountiful won the tournament with a team score of 286 and finished six shots ahead of Woods Cross.
By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com
Bountiful placed first at Bountiful Ridge Aug. 19 with a team score of 286, led by junior Ty Cottle, who was three shots back of medalist Dylan Markisich, from Woods Cross with a 68. Also finishing in the top 10 were seniors Jeff Danowski and Cody Forbes, who tied for fifth with rounds of 72, and senior Luke Smith who tied for eighth with a 74. Junior Andrew Johnson (80), junior Scott Theobald and senior Joe Stobbe (88) and sophomore Ashton Erickson (90) also competed for the Redhawks.
Woods Cross
Markisich’s first-place finish, along with senior Josh Allen’s 74 –which tied him for eighth – helped the Wildcats come in second overall. Other scores for Woods Cross at Bountiful Ridge were senior Brooks Bybee (76), junior Sam Bennett and senior Landon Day (77), junior Clayton Schmitt (78), senior Jackson Bodily (81) and senior Tyler Allen (87).
“We played a pretty good tournament,” said head coach David Simon.
To begin the season Aug. 13, the Wildcats won the Eagle Mountain tournament. “We had eight guys shoot in the 70s,” Simon said. “I was proud of the way they played.”
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kills as well.”
After winning the first two sets, the Wildcats surrendered a couple of big leads in losing the extended set. “Unfortunately, we were never able to swing the momentum back in our favor,” Hilton said. “It was a good lesson for us and we now know what we need to work on. The season is fast, but long and there will be lots of opportunities for us to improve.”
Avery Poulton had a monster game with 26 kills and 24 digs. “Avery not only brings the talent, she also brings the energy. It was great to watch her step into a leadership role on the team and rally them, encouraging them to keep focused on the job at hand.”
The JV squad also lost to the Tigers in five sets 22-25, 23-25, 15-5, 15-9, 15-10 with Ava Bischke earning the team’s player of the match. Every time she was on the court she brought the energy,” Hilton said. “She played amazing and had the best attitude all night, cheering on her teammates and the successes. She was a huge asset for us!”
In the sophomore match against Orem, Woods Cross lost in three sets 25-18, 25-13, 15-11. Hilton noted the diligence and positivity of Brianna Westergard. “She never turned down the opportunity of a new challenge,” Hilton said. “She brought so much energy on and off the court and played her hardest through every single point.”
Schmitt, who was among the top10 in Region 5 last season and led the Wildcats to a 10th-place finish at the 5A state tournament, is back to lead Woods Cross this fall.
Other key returners are Allen, Markisich, Bodily, Bennett, Bybee, Day and Lance Henriksen.
“I am excited for this team,” said Simon. “We have the potential to be a really good team. I feel like we have a lot of depth. It will be really competitive throughout the season between our top eight to 10 golfers to see who qualifies for each tournament and possibly the state tournament team.”
Also on the WXHS team this fall are Tyler Allen, Lincoln Henriksen, Truman Lieber, Bentley Murdock, Pierce Poulsen, Jake Richards, Will Sargent, Lincoln Thompson and Charlie Watkins.
Simon, who is in his sixth year with Woods Cross, is being assisted on the coaching staff by Kyle Lavendar.
Viewmont
At Bountiful Ridge, Viewmont took sixth overall with junior Oliver Gladwell’s 76 the only round in the 70s for the Vikings. Other scores for Viewmont were sophomore Corver Barnes (87), senior James Gardner (81), junior Brigham Shupe (85), sophomore Austin Cannon (88), junior Kimball Essig (90), junior Mike Archibald (91) and sophomore Joe Gladwell (96).
“It was a hard day for our team,” said head coach Cameron Gardner. “Hopefully we can turn things around and play some better golf.”
At the Copper Club Aug. 23 against some of the best teams in the state, the Vikings placed third in an 18-hole event at the nine-hole course in Magna. The team’s 301 score was
Davis
In its first match of the season, Davis lost to Maple Mountain, the defending 5A state champion, Aug. 20 in three sets 25-10, 25-10, 25-12.
Senior Leah Tuft had five kills to lead the Darts.
At the Tooele Tournament Aug. 23-24, Davis went 3-2 with straight set wins over Tooele, Cyprus and Salt Lake Academy while losing to Westlake and Draper APA.
The Darts are 3-3 so far this fall.
Farmington
In Farmington’s four-set loss to Bountiful, senior Becca Wangsgard led the Phoenix squad with nine kills while senior Ellyse Taylor served up three aces. Junior Kylee Day and senior Callie Curtis teamed up for 18 assists in running the offense. Defensively, senior Clara John was big at the net with five blocks with Day and junior Leah Johnson both recording 10 digs on the back line.
“It was a great match up with great rallies between the two teams,” said head coach Kate Hawkes. “It was neck and neck until 16s then Bountiful served tough and pulled the lead in the first two sets. In the third set, we were able to side out and pull out the win. The next set was tight with great offense and defense from both sides.”
Farmington is now 1-1 this season. l
seven strokes behind Morgan and Park City, who tied for first. Individually, Barnes shot a 69, tying with Park City’s Rawson Hardy, for second place.
“This went much better than our first tournament,” Coach Gardner said, noting that James Gardner’s 74, Gladwell’s 76 and Essig’s 82 rounded out the other scores for the team.
James Gardner returns this year as the lone senior for Viewmont with four juniors – Gladwell, Essig, Shupe and Archibald – also back to provide leadership for coach Gardner’s squad.
Also on the VHS team this year are sophomores Jack Clegg, Wyatt Hyde and Sam Simmons; and freshmen Max Anderson, Tanner Bement, Chase Dalton, James Mitchell, Sam Smith, Isaac Tingey and Jeremiah Tuimauga.
Davis
Davis returns five key seniors from a top-10 squad at the 6A state tournament last season. Max Landon, Jack Christiansen, Madix Volk, Jacob Merrill and Ezra Drake will team up with several returning sophomores for fourth year head coach Josh Roberts.
“I always challenge the boys to put in as much work as they can during the off-season,” said Roberts. “We will see how the season goes to see who put in the work. We need to always be getting better each year. So far, we have been able to do this during my time as the head coach. Time will tell this year if we can keep building the program.”
Also on the DHS team this season are Eli Brown, Mitch Grant, Jackson Gross, Cole Harris, Cooper Harwood, Cooper Kirry, Connor Marrelli, Nate Merrill, Asher Montgomery, Collin Payne, Davis Smith, Grey Traveller
and Jaxon Yanyecic.
“We are young,” Roberts said. “Of our 18 boys, 11 are sophomores and freshman. We should be able to build pretty solid for the future years.”
In its first tournament of the season at Valley View Aug. 12, the Darts placed fifth behind a 73 from Landon and a 75 from Gross, the team’s newest varsity freshman. Christiansen had a 77.
At Remuda Aug. 15, Davis again took fifth. Landon won medalist honors with a seven-under 65 with Gross shooting a 73, Harris a 76 and Christiansen a 77.
Roberts also noted Volk’s 69 and Merrill’s 70. “Both played extremely well,” he said. “They led scores outside of varsity.”
At Lakeside Aug. 19, Landon shot a 67, “playing solid and bogey free,” according to Roberts. Gross “fought hard all day,” finishing with two consecutive birdies for a round of 70. Jacob Merrill and Volk rounded out the four varsity scores with a 76 and 79. Payne, who is a freshman, led the JV team with a 74 and Nate Merrill had a 76.
“It was a lot of the same unfortunately where we are struggling to put four solid scores together for varsity,” Roberts said. “Hoping to right the ship at our home match at Davis Park next week.”
Farmington
At Lakeside Golf Course Aug. 19, Jack Summerhays tied for sixth place after a round of 69 while Griffin Belnap tied for eighth with a 70.
The Phoenix squad currently sits in second in the Region 1 standings with Belnap and Summerhays as topfive golfers. Also in the top-12 is Tate Gibb, who averages a 72, and is tied for 11th. l
VHS golfer ties for second
Viewmont High's Corver Barnes (on left) tied for second place with Park City's Rawson Hardy at the Copper Club Aug. 23, helping the Vikings to a third-place finish as a team.
Photo courtesy Cameron Gardner
Girls soccer update: Bountiful on a roll; Davis, Farmington prepare for region schedule
DAVIS COUNTY—Region girls
soccer teams are set to begin league play. Also, in Region 5, Bountiful is on a three-game winning streak.
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
Athird of the way through the Region 5 girls soccer schedule, the Bountiful Redhawks are on top. Bountiful shares the region lead with Clearfield, as both teams have a 3-1 mark. The Redhawks have now won three games in a row, the last two by convincing fashion. Bountiful is 5-2 overall.
On Aug. 22, the Redhawks had no trouble with region foe Roy, a team they beat once and lost to once a year ago. This time around, Bountiful routed the Royals 7-1. The game was reminiscent of the Redhawks’ 9-2 thrashing of Roy last season. This latest rout saw Bountiful get up 3-0 at halftime and pour it on in the second half with four more goals. Myka Page had a big game with three goals and an assist. Belle Sorensen added a pair of goals, while Charlotte Johnson and Isabelle Hill also scored. Jane Hellewell and Ellie Evans added assists.
On Tuesday, Bountiful got off to a 3-0 halftime lead at Northridge and was never threatened in the second half. Sophie Winzeler had two assists, and Page and Hellewell contributed assists as well. But this day belonged to Sorensen. The junior scored all four goals for the Redhawks, giving her eight on the season and 40 for her career.
Page is right behind Sorensen in scoring for Bountiful. The sophomore forward has seven goals so far to go along with three assists. Winzeler leads the Redhawks (along with Hellewell) with four assists; she has a pair of goals as well. Six other players have scored for Bountiful, which has showcased a productive offense. The Redhawks have totaled 23 goals
BOUNTIFUL HIGH GIRLS soccer easily beat Northridge High School 4 goals to 1. #9 Belle Sorensen scored 4 goals.
on the season.
Bountiful plays at Viewmont on Thursday and at Box Elder on Sept. 3.
Viewmont
The Vikings dropped their first two Region 5 games but have rebounded with a pair of victories to even their league mark at 2-2.
On Tuesday, Viewmont defeated Woods Cross 2-0, scoring a goal in each half courtesy of Tally Smith. Susan Lamb placed well in the goal, getting credit for the shutout. Lamb had a shutout before this game, having played a significant role in Viewmont’s 1-0 victory over Bonneville on Aug. 22. Annie Layton scored the game’s lone goal to propel the Vikings to victory.
After hosting Bountiful on Thursday, Viewmont takes to the road to play at Roy on Sept. 3. Victories in these contests could vault the Vikings further up the standings.
So far this season, Lamb has three shutouts in the net. Layton tops all Viewmont players with three goals. Tally Smith and Raegan Rast each have scored twice. Lucy Morris’ two assists leads the Vikings.
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Woods Cross
Woods Cross is also 2-2 in league play (2-5 overall). However, opposite of Viewmont, the Wildcats have dropped two games in a row.
On Aug. 22, the Wildcats fell into a 2-0 halftime hold at Box Elder. Though the Wildcats scored twice in the second half, Box Elder added the game-winning goal to prevail 3-2. Rylee Linton and Bailey Brown scored for Woods Cross.
Tuesday’s 2-0 loss at Viewmont was the third time the Wildcats have been shut out this season.
Through seven games Brown is the top scorer on the team with three goals. Linton and Sydney Oaks each have two goals. Kacey Durtschi has recorded two shutouts in the goal, and Nixon Milliron and Oaks each lead the way with two assists.
Davis
Region 1 teams in Class 6A have yet to play a league contest, but that will change on Thursday when Davis plays at Weber. The 5-2 Darts are looking to contend for Region 1 supremacy yet again, having won the
region last season as well as recently in 2020 and 2021.
Davis’ most recent outing – and its final pre-region tune-up – was a 4-2 victory over American Fork. Most of the scoring took place in a lively first half when the Darts scored all four of their goals en route to a 4-1 halftime lead.
The scoring came from four different players, too. Kate Willard, Simone Packer, Vivian Fries and Courtney Burbidge put balls in the net. Packer and Brooklyn Phongsavath assisted on two of the goals.
In its seven games, Davis has gotten contributions from several players. Goalkeeper Lexi Lund had three shutouts to her credit. The leading scorers so far are Packer and Willard, who have five goals apiece. Four other players have two goals. Packer is also at the top of the assist board with three.
The lengthy non-region schedule is over, and Davis is ready for challenging Region 5 matchups.
After playing at Weber on Thursday, the Darts travel to Fremont Sept. 5. Davis will play its five league foes two times each.
Farmington
The Phoenix head into region action with a 3-2 record. The season has produced some highs and lows for Farmington, but the league slate offers a fresh start against familiar foes. Farmington kicks off Region 1 games at home against Syracuse on Thursday. The two teams were 1-1 against one another last season. The Phoenix then host Weber on Sept. 5. In its first five games of 2024, six players have scored for Farmington. Oaklee Stanford paces the Phoenix with four goals. Mo Nielson and Taytem Grant each have three goals. Caroline Rigby has a team-high three assists. Three different players have played goalie, with Belle Jones picking up a shutout and Olive Wayland and Abigail Child getting credit for half a shutout each. l
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Preserving animals, and memories
LAYTON—Taxidermy is a skill that takes time, artistic ability, and attention to detail, and Kurt Jay of Preference Taxidermy is a master of all three.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
Memory can be a finicky thing, which is why so many people invest in things to preserve memories of good experiences. Sometimes, these are pictures, or journal entries, other times it’s souvenirs. But for those who go out into nature, and bring home a successful hunt, there is perhaps no better way to remember that experience than taxidermy.
For centuries, mankind has gone to great lengths to preserve memorable moments and animals with various taxidermy methods dating back to before even the Middle Ages. Over the years, the methods have changed and evolved to produce extremely vivid and lifelike mounts and displays, just like the ones Kurt Jay produces for clients regularly as part of his business, Preference Taxidermy.
Jay, who served as a police officer for 17 years, made the career shift in part because of a love for hunting, in part for a better working environment, and, as he said, “I just enjoy it, the artistic part of it.” That last aspect comes into play much more than the layman might think, as it turns out as well. There’s no small part of artistic talent involved with each and every piece that Jay works on, and that talent is manifest in the beautiful and lifelike creations he is able to produce.
From the preparation of the hide to the sculpting with clay on the foam form to tiny details of paint and sheen, there’s so much more that goes into each piece than simply pulling a hide over a form. “No animal is the same,” said Jay, “Each one is a different size and shape,” he explained, pointing out even the subtle differences in color, fur, and size of features within the same species.
Over the past four years that he’s been doing taxidermy full time, Jay has had the opportunity to mount and preserve many different species, from the local deer, elk, bears and bobcats, to more exotic creatures
skull are preserved and mounted. Jay even has the skill to make repairs for damaged antlers or capes (hide of front shoulders and the head of the animal).
from overseas. Still, there’s no place quite like home, and Jay says his favorite animals to preserve come from very close to home, “I just love a mule deer,” he said.
Traditional mounts aren’t the only thing Jay does either. In the short time he’s been doing taxidermy as an occupation, Jay has also produced rugs, preserved and mounted antler sheds, and done European mounts: a more traditional style in which just the antlers and the
Jay is one of a small community in the state that does this important work and is one of the few in the entire region that actually helps to preserve deceased pets, like dogs and cats, keeping their memories alive in a physical form for years to come. Despite the long hours, detail, and hard work that go into each individual piece, it all comes together when people are able to see the finished product, said Jay.
“When people show up and are ecstatic,” he said, “it brings back the memory.” Whether that’s the memory of a specific hunt, of time spent with friends and family or the memory of a cherished pet, it’s a much more tangible way to keep that memory alive. Kurt Jay’s business, Preference Taxidermy is based in Layton, and more information on pricing, and services can be found on his website, at www.preference-taxidermy.com. l
Incarcerated kids at Farmington Bay Youth Center create mural of hope
FARMINGTON—The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with One Kind Act, Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, and Ogden Contemporary Arts helped youth in custody create a mural called “The Marathon Continues.”
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
Being in custody instead of in high school is a challenging situation for kids at the Farmington Bay Youth Center but they’ve been able to express themselves through a mural project at the facility called “The Marathon Continues,” which was unveiled last week.
The project was in partnership with The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with One Kind Act, Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, and Ogden Contemporary Arts.
“This is groundbreaking work here,” said Curtis Bennett, executive director of One Kind Act A Day. “Some people would think finding kindness in this space would not be remotely possible. We’ve seen through these young men and young women that kindness belongs everywhere.”
The organization developed a curriculum that would be applicable and motivational as well, he said. “The team that helped teach it were people that were more their age. The right people to be involved in something like this to help them know what kindness is.”
The initiative was 30 days, said Bennett. “We had a muralist help them apply the learning into a mural embedded with symbolism. There were 15 youth working over 10 weeks, seven partner organizations, two education artists and one mission – kindness.”
“When I started I invited them to
Photo by Becky Ginos
share their thoughts and opinions on the question,” said Tracy Williams, Lead Muralist. “The question was, ‘what do you think is going to be the hardest part about this entire process and the reason why.’ I did that for several reasons and some of those reasons were a safe space for kids to share their thoughts, to share their feelings and to be seen without being judged and also so they can discover that vulnerability is a strength.”
The mural is brightly colored with flowers, chess pieces and blocks with positive messages. “Mind you some of our kids don’t come from loving
homes,” said Williams. “Some of the trusted adults in their lives are not kind. One of the kids said, ‘I love, love for a miracle, people coming out and cheering for us.’”
Williams told the kids that when it comes to the flowers (on the mural) they are getting them today but at the same time continue to think of the next generations ahead. “This gives them something to look forward to when they’re here. Think of the ways you can look for them.”
The chess pieces mean to be strategic in life, she said. “You gotta take a couple of steps ahead in order to get the results that you want. We can teach these skills but it’s up to you what you do with them.”
“I think I like those flowers because I feel like you can bloom, you know in your own ways and different colors,” said one incarcerated youth. “You don’t want to be the same color and if it’s the same flower it can be all different shapes. It can be small, ugly, right? But it’s alive.”
“I’m just glad to be here,” said another girl. “I feel like I just want to give a shout out to everyone who is here. Thanks for taking the time out of your life to be with us because sometimes we have found people don’t want to be with us because we’re locked up.”
Sometimes you make a mistake, she said. “Yeah, I’m incarcerated but it’s not who you are.” l
CAPTURING EXPRESSION and action like this is a skill which Jay has honed and perfected. Photos courtesy of Preference Taxidermy website. Used with permission
AN IMPALA that looks like it could leap right off the wall. Just one of Kurt Jay’s many lifelike mounts.
FARMINGTON BAY YOUTH CENTER unveiled its new mural, “The Marathon Continues.” The mural captures their reflections on kindness and their vision for a hopeful and healing future.
Scotsman Center bring together businesses for Morgan’s Farmers Market
MORGAN—Scotsman Center is known for their equestrian program; however, they offer so much more for Morgan valley striving to bring the community together.
By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com
Located on 10 acres in Mountain Green is a hidden gem on what was originally a brine shrimp company, Golden West Artemia. The facilities were remodeled as an equestrian facility and community center in 2017. With stable and amenities for housing performance horses, office and event spaces for lease, storage units with a collection of 150 secure self-storage units and RV parking.
Since opening, Scotsman has been home to a variety of small businesses. Currently part of the Scotsman Center campus are: Mountain Music Academy, owned by Morgan Thomas with a variety of music instructors; Drage Second Chance Ranch, owned by Jessie and Shawn Drage; Mountain Green Dance Company, owned by Scott and Sarah Trageser; On Hill Events, owned by Joe Coles; Sustainable Environments, owned by Kirk Miller; CG Show Stables, owned by Cammi Gustaveson; Horse Training by Jen Pagano and Jeremy Watt.
“Having the opportunity to see students from across the valley come in for voice lessons, piano lessons and guitar lessons has been amazing,” said Kennen Thompson, a music teacher for Mountain Music academy. Seeing students from all ages be excited about music gets me excited to teach in this valley.”
Scotsman Center is owned by a partnership of Morgan valley locals and is managed by Haley Johnson of Mountain Green. “The purpose of Scotsman is to serve the community by supporting small businesses and the development of our community’s youth by offering fun employment opportunities and housing various lessons in the arts, as offered by the businesses here,” said Johnson.
The Scotsman Center also hosts large events such as horse shows and clinics, dog agility shows by Golden Spike Dog Agility Club and The Living Nativity by Morgan Valley Church.
During the summer of 2022, the Scotsman Center held their farmers market. What started out as a few vendors from Morgan and Mountain Green has grown into many vendors from across the valley along with musical entertainment.
On Aug.17, the Scotsman Center hosted the
first of two farmers market for the year. The second and final Morgan Farmers Market for 2024 will be held Sep. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at 5859 Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Mountain Green.
Over the past three years, the Morgan Farmers Markets have positively impacted the community, attracting several hundreds of attendees and over 70 vendors. The markets also support the development of high-school-aged youth, involving them with planning, social media marketing, logistics and live musical performances.
In July 2024, Scotsman Center was awarded a Morgan County Small Business Grant to fund the development, improvement and awareness of the Morgan Farmers Markets. Funds will be used for improved signage and advertising, additional staffing, and equipment rentals that support fun and free activities for attendees to enjoy.
Organizers are actively working with Morgan County to create a proposal which would streamline the sign up and permitting process next year.
This way vendors don't have to visit two registration sites.
“We strive to support vendors' small businesses by offering fun networking opportunities amidst family friendly activities,” said Johnson. “We hope visitors will enjoy the neighborhoodblock-party feel of these events and will participate in transactions that help to fund Morgan Valley’s community.”
If you are interested in participating as a vendor at the Morgan Farmers Market at the Scotsman Center visit https://scotsmancenter.com/ farmers-market. Registration deadline is Sept, 2. Late vendors will need special approval and a late fee will be applied.
The Scotsman Center is a proud recipient of a 2024 Morgan small business development grant and is using funds solely to support the growth of the farmers markets.. l
WARRIOR RIZEN RANCH was on hand to sell farm fresh eggs and produce.
MORGAN THOMAS from Mountain Music Academy does a sound check for his students’ bands. This was the peak event for the students of his new Rock Band Summer Camp program.
DR. TOM CAHOON frequents the Morgan Farmers market to show people how he can help them improve their life.
KEN LANG WAS AWARDED the Prestigious Hinds Choice Award judged by Hinds automotive mechanic, Sam Nickerson. Courtesy photos
Latest I-84 interchange scoping report shows mixed responses
MORGAN—The latest UDOT I-84 interchange study scoping report is out. After an open house there was a 30-day public comment period, and 169 comments were received.
By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
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he latest UDOT I-84 interchange study scoping report has been released.
UDOT is preparing an Environmental Assessment to evaluate improvements to the roadway network between I-84 and SR-167 (Trappers Loop Road) in Mountain Green.
In April the team sent letters to 20 federal state and local agencies to inform them about the EA and to request their aid in identifying resources in the vicinity of the study area or concerns.
UDOT then held an in-person meeting May 1 at Mountain Green Middle School where about 135 people attended. After the open house there was a 30-day public comment period, and 169 comments were received.
Most public comment was positive but there was a significant number of requests to keep exit 92 open with suggestions to improve existing infrastructure including making the exit a full interchange, widening SR-167 and Old Highway Road, and
improving traffic flow at the Trappers Loop Road and Old Highway Road intersection.
Others expressed support for removing the exit for that action because they feel it will cut down on traffic and improve road safety in the area on Old Highway Road by separating local traffic from through traffic.
Morgan County Manager Kate Becker shared the report with county commissioners at their Aug. 20 meeting and added her own perspective.
Exit 92 is the hot topic on the project right now, she said. “At this point they're saying there's not the density to justify the two … There may not be today but then you’re
going to remove infrastructure you may have to replace in six years.
This issue is important to Morgan County and to local fire officials, so she has requested a meeting between them and the project team, Becker said.
“Their biggest concern was if we have to shut down the canyon. Right now, you can go from 200 to 700 up to Old Highway and we have essentially a relief valve for emergency services,” she said. “If we shut down that we might be essentially removing our emergency service relief valve … It just doesn't make sense to destroy infrastructure that's one, already paid for and two, isn’t harming anyone in the estimation of those of us that don’t live on
that street.”
It has been difficult for Becker to represent Morgan County’s interests in the process, Becker told commissioners. With the project team often dropping the ball in making sure Becker gets invited to the team meetings, Becker said.
“I will honestly say they have not been very good about communicating meetings,” she said. “The last two they have called me 5 minutes in [and have said] we forgot to put you on the [list] and then there I am: “Okay I'll drop what I’m doing and hop on because this is like the number one topic in our county so I’ve got to be there; I have been on the team that’s over that.’”
Since Morgan County was the entity that secured the $5 million necessary to have the study done, that was not appropriate, Commissioner Jared Anderson said.
“We came up with these monies, not Wasatch Front Regional Council,” he said “… Our lobbyists and us went and got it from the legislature. It was appropriated directly to do this report. It did not go through Wasatch front Regional Council, so we worked hard to get these dollars and now we’re trusting them to manage it correctly. we got these dollars; we need the Evite to the meeting.”
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Morgan golf ties Park City for first at Utah High School Invitational
Morgan’s boys golf team opened their defense of their state title last week with two ties and a win. Senior Lance Loughton sits atop the 3A leaderboard with freshman Jace Benson at third. Coach Dennis Peterson is aware that everyone is out to beat his team, and he is working to help them improve to be up to the challenge of defending their title.
By Liisa London Mecham holaprivet@yahoo.com
The Morgan golf team kicked off their defense of their state title last week with matches at Union, Vernal and Magna. After three tournaments, the young team has recorded two ties for first place and an outright victory at another.
The Trojans senior Lance Loughton is currently at the top of the 3A golfers leaderboard with an average adjusted score of 68.67, leading second-place Cayson VanBeekum from Ben Lomond (69.12) and third-place Jace Benson (71.41), a Morgan freshman, is sitting at third.
Head coach Dennis Peterson is cautiously optimistic about his team. “It’s early to be ranking people after two tournaments, there aren’t a lot of scores to be going off.”
“It’s the pre-season, and we are the team to beat as returning state champions. Everyone wants a piece of us. To get back to state, we have got to get better than we are,” he said.
Peterson, who is modest about his team’s accomplishments, said that “golf is getting stronger and stronger every year.”
“We have more junior players at Round Valley who are just playing golf weekly. We haven’t seen this in years past. This year we had 39 boys tryout for the golf team!”
In the early 3A Team rankings Union’s adjusted average score, 296.58, is currently .01 lower than Morgan’s, 296.59. Richfield is close behind
MORGAN’S JACE BENSON and a Park City player pose with the first-place trophy from the Utah High School Invitational. Morgan tied Park City for first. The Trojans were the only 3A school at the tournament.
Photo Courtesy of Jane Poll
while Juab is six strokes back in averages.
“Union came out of left field,” Peterson noted. “We were expecting the usual teams to be tough, but Union is playing very well early, and they are deep.”
At the Union Invitational Aug. 20, Loughton shot a 6 under par 66, to lead the pack and bring home individual medalist honors while Benson broke even at 72 to take third behind VanBee -
kum who shot a 68. Sophomore Caleb Reese and freshman Korver Toone both recorded 80s as the Trojans third and fourth scorers. Morgan and host Union both finished with 298 in the team race.
The next day at Dinaland in Vernal, Loughton and Benson both finished 1 under at 71 in a tie for second with VanBeekum shooting a 2-under par, 70, to earn medalist honors.
As a team, the Trojans bested Union 299 to 303, with Toone recording a 78 and Reese a 79.
“It’s going to be a tight battle with Lance and Ben Lomond’s VanBeekum,” Peterson said. “They play together a lot in the summer, and they are both great golfers.” He continued, “Jace is doing well, too! Even though he’s a freshman, he’s played a lot of golf. It’s all just golf to them.”
Friday, Aug. 23, Morgan went up against 13 other teams from 4A, 5A, and 6A schools at the Utah High School Invitational at the Copper Golf Club in Magna. Even though they were the only 3A school in the competition, Morgan tied Park City for first place with both teams shooting 292. The Trojans Loughton brought home medalist honors with a 5 under par, 67.
Despite the team’s success, Peterson said he will remain “nervous” at the beginning of the season. “We haven’t hit our stride, and it’s been closer than what it needs to be. We are better than our scores are showing.”
For a coach who has won five of the last six state championships with the Morgan boys teams, Peterson knows his golf and will continue to guide his young team. In addition to Loughton, senior Daxton Loertscher will represent the Class of 2026. Cash Peterson and Carter Smith are the juniors on the team, and sophomores Kaizer Olaveson and Caleb Reese represent the Class of 2027. The talented freshmen, Benson and Korver Toone, round out the current players who have competed in the varsity tournaments. l
UDOT IS CONDUCTING a study of the I-84 interchange in Mountain Green. Courtesy image/UDOT
Morgan County fine tunes grant process
MORGAN—Morgan County accepts grant and smooths out process. Along with the new printed visitors guide which will be distributed in Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado within driving distance of Morgan County these funds will be used toward ongoing marketing efforts including a new website.
By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com
Morgan County has received a $59,000 grant from the governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and the Utah Office of Tourism to help increase tourism in the area.
“This is for the co-op grant for marketing from the office of Tourism for the purpose of promoting our valley and promoting tourism,” County Commissioner Blaine Fackrell told his fellow commissioners at their Aug. 20 meeting. “It’s a one-to-one match but we already pay that in the marketing efforts within our county so it’s already within the budgets now.”
Morgan County lost out on receiving the grant last year because of some unforeseen problems, he said, “so this year it would be very beneficial if we can use it for our visitor guide as part of
Along with the new printed visitors guide which will be distributed in Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado within driving distance of Morgan County these funds will be used toward ongoing marketing efforts including a new website.
Last year Morgan County employed a consultant, Hub, to develop a branding campaign which would help attract tourists to this part of Utah. This campaign aims to increase overnight visits to the area, increases in TRT and restaurant taxes as a result and to build traffic to the website and an awareness of Morgan County branding efforts.
During the discussion, Commission Chair Mike Newton made a recommendation that grant proposals requiring a county match in funds go before the commission so the county could ensure it has the funds necessary for that match.
“I think in the future we need to make sure that before anyone submits for a grant on behalf of the county that they have approval for the match,” he said. “They should have come to us in June or before and said, ‘Hey we intend to apply for this. Is the county OK paying the match? That’s a commission decision that the commission needs to approve. I’m not opposed to this at all. It’s just we need to make sure that that’s happening in the right order.”
Fackrell expressed concern that
this could slow the process down. Grant funding is fluid, he said and those who apply often don’t know if they’ll receive the amount they applied for or a lesser sum. That makes it difficult to inform the council of a specific matching amount, he said.
County Attorney Garrett Smith shared his perspective on the issue.
“I think best practices is to come and say, ‘Hey, this is a one-for-one, or this is a 6 percent or a 10 percent [match], he
said. “Whatever it is, come in, get the nod before you apply so that we don’t burn any bridges if we get awarded [a grant] and then the commission says, or three commissioners don’t say ‘Yeah let’s go for it.’ So, I think that’s just more of a best practice.”
Fackrell seemed to concur.
“From now on let’s all work on that same thing, best practices, every single one of us,” he said. l
SPORTS PREDICTIONS
By Daniel Mudrow
I predict the Morgan Football team will beat Skyline in Idaho. If you can’t make it to Idaho CCU Dome at Idaho State, watch it @10:30 a.m., Aug. 31 at https://morgansportsnetwork.com.
Or https://www.idahosports. com/gamestreams/player/default. aspx?webcastid=24152
If you can’t make it to the Skyline Idaho game cheer on your Morgan Trojans football team, you can still watch the game streaming live.
I think the score will be MHS 50 Skyline Idaho 0.
These are the games Morgan has played against Idaho. High school football teams:
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Déjà vu as Trojans roll, 34-0 over Sky View
MORGAN—Morgan again led 20-0 at the midpoint of the second quarter. The team had more than 500 yards in total offense and gave up half of that on defense.
By Brian Shaw shawproducer@gmail.com
was déjà vu, all over again.
Yogi Berra wasn’t there – but KJZZ-TV was. The Trojans weren’t playing Crimson Cliffs this week – they were instead taking on Sky View on Thursday Night Lights.
With 9:13 to go in the second quarter, the Trojans football team had to have been feeling a little déjà vu, ahead 20-0 after senior quarterback Beck Sheffield found Boston Zack open in the end zone.
The difference? This Trojans squad blanked Sky View 34-0 and lifted the TNL trophy.
“I am excited for how well the team is playing, and how well they are working together,” said Morgan head coach Jared Barlow. “I hope they continue to work together, not allowing selfish or prideful thought to enter, and just keep doing the things it takes to win football games.”
Morgan [2-0] will have another opportunity to lift hardware this Saturday Aug. 31 when they take on Pocatello Skyline at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena – part of the Rocky Mountain Rumble.
In the meantime, give some accolades to a Trojans offense through 1 ½ quarters had 116 yards passing from Sheffield. After that TD pass to Zack, he’d give way to Cade Randall who was playing his second
Hollywood Q&A
By Adam Thomlison TV Media
Q: I saw the “Ghost Brothers” guys on Discovery recently, doing an investigation of Mackinac Island. Does that mean they’re back for another season?
A: The Ghost Brothers were back, that’s true, but not for a new season of their show. They’re kind of freelancing at the moment.
The Ghost Brothers, known individually as Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and
game in two days – having played in the Trojans JV game the day before.
As one of Randall’s spirals twirled in the air, Gilson let it fall into his breadbasket and reached over the pylon for six as the Trojans pushed ahead 27-0 with 2:48 left before halftime.
But, Sky View tried to mount a comeback. Two long runs from its sky-blue offense softened the Trojans defense – but fell short of the line to gain, bringing up fourth down. Blitzing from the edges, Morgan forced its third turnover of the first half with 1:16 to go.
The Trojans were so excited they received a sideline warning with 46 seconds left in the half.
As sirens blared, the Trojans held a 27-0 lead as they took a knee and walked into the locker room.
KJZZ-TV and America First CU honored Macey Miller at halftime for her off-the-field accomplishments and awarded her with a $1,000 scholarship. Her Trojans girls soccer team came off a 5-1 win against
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Marcus Harvey, starred in a series of paranormal-investigation shows, most under the “Ghost Brothers” title. Their most recent series, “Ghost Brothers: Lights Out,” ended in late 2022. Since then, they’ve just been popping up on other people’s shows as guest investigators. That’s likely where you saw them earlier this year, appearing in a pair of episodes of another Discovery Channel show, “Expedition X.” It was a sort of double episode, where the show’s central researchers, Phil Torres (“TechKnow”) and Jess Chobot (“BattleBots”), go to Mackinac Island — reportedly one of the most haunted places in America — and they enlist the Ghost Brothers to help them determine what, or who, might be haunting the remote location.
Juan Diego this past week to move to 3-3 on the season.
To start the second half of Thursday night’s football game, another fourth down stop by the Trojans that allowed 109 total yards in the first half gave the Morgan offense another shot – but it stalled.
On Sky View’s second possession of the second half, the Trojan front made a goal-line stand with five minutes left in the third quarter, one that impressed the coach.
“Miller Beardall did a great job chasing a play down from the backside, stopping a TD,” said Coach Barlow. From there the defensive unit collectively shut the Sky View offense down from the 4, not allowing them in.”
To punctuate the night and a 98-yard drive, Gilson – who had 230 total yards – caught a 30-yard slant for his third TD with 1:20 to go in the third quarter for a 34-0 lead.
It was hard to believe the Trojan onslaught started back in the first quarter after Sheffield raced to a 3-yard touchdown with 8:42 to go in the first quarter, but you’ve gotta hand it to the Trojans defense, too –they came to play.
On the next drive in the first quarter, a maroon swarm engulfed Sky View’s offense. The turnover-ondowns led to a Sheffield-to-Lincoln Gilson strike from 18 yards out and a 14-0 advantage with 2:32 still showing on the scoreboard clock.
“The boys played amazingly,” said Coach Barlow of his team that had more than 500 yards in total offense and gave up half of that on defense. “I loved how well they performed [as a team], working together to make things happen.” l
That’s just one of the boys’ recent popins. Last year, they did a multi-episode run as guest hosts of the Travel Channel series “Paranormal Caught on Camera.” Plus, they did a couple of episodes of the long-running, granddaddy ghost show “Ghost Hunters” in 2022.
Q: Is the guy who made “Veep” doing anything else? I miss his comedic style.
A: You’re right that no one quite has a voice like Armando Iannucci (and if they did, they probably wouldn’t use it to swear quite as much). Fortunately, we’ll be hearing it again soon: the creator of the cynically hilarious HBO series “Veep,” who previously made similar waves in his native United Kingdom with the similarly foul-mouthed political comedy “The
Thick of It,” is indeed working on a new show.
“The Franchise” is also set up at HBO, slated for a premiere later this year. It’s being co-produced by Iannucci’s longtime producing partner, Jon Brown (“Mongrels”), as well as Hollywood heavyweight director Sam Mendes (“Skyfall,” 2012).
The series is about a team of filmmakers who are in charge of cranking out superhero movies and are forced to ponder whether they’re saving or destroying the movie business. It’s a timely question and the sort of professional ethical quandary that Iannucci likes to explore.
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THE TROJANS HOSTED Sky View on KJZZ-TV Thursday Night Lights this past week.
Photo courtesy of KJZZ-TV
Here’s what could happen after the Fed meets in September
SALT LAKE CITY—The Fed will meet three times before the end of the year, but don't expect to see interest rates drop to the historically low levels of recent years.
By Robert Spendlove Zions Bank Economist
At the central bank’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole in August, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated plans to cut the federal funds rate when the Federal Open Market Committee meets next September 17-18. This will be the first rate cut in more than four years following a series of aggressive rate hikes — 11 over the span of a year and a half — aimed to tame inflation.
The last time rates fell was in March 2020 at the outset of the pandemic when the Fed held an emergency meeting, bringing rates near zero. The federal funds rate is currently set at a 23-year high of 5.255.5%.
As inflation has cooled, the effect of high rates has become more pronounced. The “real” federal
Monday Transformers SHOW 6 p.m.
The fate of humanity is at stake when two races of robots, the good Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, bring their war to Earth. The robots have the ability to change into different mechanical objects as they seek the key to ultimate power. Only a human youth, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) can save the world from total destruction.
American Ninja Warrior
(5) KSL 7 p.m.
As the national finals continue in Las Vegas, the remaining ninjas prepare to compete in Stages 2 and 3 of this super-sized competition. Each competitor is eager to show their strengths for a chance to win a $1 million prize and the “ANW” title.
Tuesday Beat Shazam
(13) KSTU 7 p.m.
Teams of two race against the clock and each other as they try to identify hit songs. The team with the most money banked at the end of four rounds will go against Shazam, the popular song identification app, for the chance to win up to $1 million.
The Chicano Squad
A&E 7 p.m.
Airing its second installment tonight, this series delves into one of the most highly-decorated law enforcement units in Houston history. Created to solve a soaring Latino homicide rate in the late 70s, the Chicano Squad soon became a community staple.
Wednesday
The Real CSI: Miami (2) KUTV 8 p.m.
Highlighting victims’ families as they search for justice (and the forensic science used to solve cases), this brandnew installment focuses on the 1990 investigation into Florida’s “Killer Clown,” who shot Marlene Warren to death at her own front door.
Imaginary
STARZ 10 p.m.
When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest step-daughter, Alice (Pyper Braun), finds Chauncey, Jessica’s old stuffed bear that’s very upset over being abandoned. Who knew Fuzzy-Wuzzy was a killer?
funds rate, when adjusted for inflation, is the most restrictive it’s been in nearly two decades, raising fears that the Fed may be behind the curve in responding to a slowing economy, just as it was slow to raise rates in response to inflation.
The Federal Reserve is once again approaching a moment of truth. Can they stick the elusive “soft landing” in the economy — where growth slows but avoids a recession? Here’s what lowering rates might mean for the economy:
Borrowing will cost less. When the Fed lowers the federal funds rate, it becomes cheaper for banks to borrow, leading to a drop in interest rates across different loan types. Expect better deals on interest rates as lenders compete for low rates.
The housing market could improve. A silver lining of the recent market repricing is that mortgage rates are back to their lowest level since early 2023. Average rates on 30-year fixed rate mortgages have dropped more than 1% in the last few months, and some rates on 15year fixed rate mortgages are back below 6%. A rate cut could help further thaw a housing market frozen by
high mortgage rates and ease the burden on home buyers.
Spending may pick up. Retail sales grew 1% in July, the biggest monthly increase since early 2023. A monthly rebound in auto sales accounted for much of the jump but, even when excluding cars and gas, retail sales beat expectations. Lower interest rates may encourage consumers to finance big-ticket items like cars and homes, boosting demand for goods and services.
The job outlook remains uncertain. The latest jobs report forced investors and analysts to revisit their assessments of the economy. In July, hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate ticked up for the fourth consecutive month. While 4.3% unemployment is low compared to long-term levels, unemployment can increase quickly in a deteriorating economy. By lowering the benchmark rate, the Fed hopes to encourage businesses to grow and hire new workers, keeping the job market strong.
Some prices could remain sticky. Inflation fell below 3% in July for first time since 2021. Food and energy prices have been slowing, with
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Thursday
Twister
AMC 6 p.m.
Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and her team prepare a prototype to launch a data-gathering tool that could help save lives as the most powerful storm in decades approaches. Her estranged husband, Bill (Bill Paxton) rejoins the team for one last mission.
Totally Funny Kids
(30) KUCW 9:30 p.m.
The youngest members of the family get their moment in the spotlight — whether they want it or not — as host Tacarra Williams highlights the craziest and funniest videos featuring kids. At the end of each episode, one clip is named the week’s funniest.
Friday
Forrest Gump
AMC 6 p.m.
While waiting for a bus, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) shares his remarkable life story with unsuspecting strangers, chronicling the ways American history at large became unwittingly influ enced by the life and love of one simple man. Sally Field also stars. Let’s Make a Deal Primetime (2) KUTV 7 p.m.
An audience looking for a Halloween party find themselves in this primetime version of the clas sic game show. Fortunately, a desperate need for attention can pay off in a big way if contestants can guess the right door or make deals for prizes or cash.
Saturday College Football
(13) KSTU 10 a.m.
This non-conference game has been circled on the calen dar for a long time as one of the biggest. It sees the Texas Longhorns visit defending national champion Michigan Wolverines. Will Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh’s suspen sion be the difference?
motor fuel prices dropping 2.3% nationally and 6.7% regionally over the past year. But other price categories remain sticky. Housing price growth, while moderating, is still too high at 4.4%. And service sector prices continue to grow too fast, rising 4.9% over the last year. Impending rate cuts will do little to relieve this price stickiness, absent a recession.
The U.S. dollar may weaken. Traveling abroad may get more expensive following a rate cut. While rising interest rates generally strengthen the U.S. dollar, falling rates tend do the opposite. A weaker dollar means international travel will cost more.
The Fed will meet three times before the end of the year, but don’t expect to see interest rates drop to the historically low levels of recent years. While inflation is slowing, it remains above the Fed's preferred rate of 2%. The debate is now whether the Fed should shift its focus from maintaining price stability to supporting the labor market.
Robert Spendlove is senior economist for Zions Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A
Held Hostage in My House LIFE 6 p.m.
Dawn (Amy Smart) is a single mother who awakes only to find herself tied up in her own vacation rental property. Unsure of her assailant, she must figure out clues from various past guests in order to survive. Also stars Billy Zane and Ne-Yo.
48 Hours
(2) KUTV 8 p.m.
No matter the story — be it a shocking criminal case or salacious real-life scandal — viewers turn to the investigative reporting of Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and the rest of the CBS News crew to give them the answers in this latest episode.
Sunday
2024 US Open Tennis
(4) KTVX Noon
It’s been a busy run for pro tennis players. With Novak Djokovic claiming gold over Carlos Alcaraz at the Summer Olympics, who will still have the energy to win the U.S. Open? Airs live from USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New Universal Basic Guys
(4) KTVX 7 p.m.
The Bachelorette
When brothers Mark and Hank find themselves unemployed due to their factory switching to automation, they become eligible for universal basic income — $3,000 per month. Now, they’ve got nothin’ but free time and stupid ideas in this series premiere.
The Great North
In an attempt to find her spark after a break-up, Judy heads on a wild, Floridian adventure with Honeybee and Aunt Dirt. During this adventure, Judy finally decides to face her fears and take a seat behind the wheel as she learns how to drive.
Bachelorette Jenn Tran makes the decision of a lifetime in the dramatic Season 21 finale of “The Bachelorette,” airing Tuesday, Sept. 3, on ABC. From the Big Island of Hawaii, Jenn must see where her heart leads her as she picks between her final two guys. Are either of these guys good enough for Jenn?
Celebrity Profile
By Jay Bobbin TV Media
Margaret Brennan will be facing the nation much more in the near future.
Moderator of CBS’s Sunday public affairs program, “Face the Nation,” Brennan will be continuing her job on that venerable show (which will mark its 70th anniversary in November) while remaining in Washington, D.C., and adding another major role for the network’s news department — reporting regularly on the weeknight “CBS Evening News” when Norah O’Donnell leaves the anchor chair after the November presidential election. John Dickerson (“CBS Mornings”) and Maurice DuBois (“CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley”) will also be anchors of the reconfigured nightly newscast, and they’ll be based in New York.
Emmy winner Brennan is no stranger to “CBS Evening News,” having filled in for O’Donnell on many occasions — the two are even slated to moderate a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1. Brennan has hosted “Face the Nation” since 2018, succeeding such notable journalists as Bob Schieffer (“CBS Sunday Night News”), George Herman (“CBS Evening News”), Howard K. Smith (“CBS Reports”) and “60 Minutes” staple Lesley Stahl in that position; as they did, Brennan questions political figures about issues and developments in their arena — and there surely has been no shortage of those in recent times.
Birthdate: March 26, 1980
Birthplace: Stamford, Conn.
Current residence: Washington, D.C.
Marital status: Married; she has two children
Other television credits include: “CBS News Sunday Morning,” “60 Minutes,” “CBS Saturday Morning,” “Taste the Nation With Padma Lakshmi,” “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” “CBS News Democratic Debate 2020,” “Dismantling Democracy,” “Charlie Rose,” “48 Hours,” “CBS
MIND TEASERS
Dr. Jared R. Heaton Board Certified Dermatologist
Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist & MOHs surgeon, serving his patients in Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Farmington, Kaysville and West Bountiful.
Dr. Heaton is board-certified in dermatology and is currently a member of the American Society of MOHs Surgeons.
Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. Dr. Heaton performs skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, MOHS surgery, mole exam and removal, acne, warts, cyst removal, spider vein treatment, CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling and many other skin and cosmetic related procedures.
Dr. Heaton received his undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). He earned his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) in Glendale, AZ. And completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.
In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, vacations to Bear Lake, movies, grilling and spending time with his wife and three children at home in Bountiful.
Dr. Marc Mitton Board Certified Dermatologist
Marc Mitton is a Utah native and cherishes the opportunity to serve the people of this beautiful state. His passion for dermatology began after receiving his own skin cancer diagnosis as a medical student. He believes that listening and being thorough are the keys to successfully practicing medicine. He specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, rashes, acne, warts and molluscum, as well as several other skin conditions.
Dr. Mitton has specific interests in complex dermatological conditions and dermoscopy (the use of a light-based tool for classifying skin lesions and certain rashes). He prioritizes staying up to date on recent research, best medical practices and surgical techniques, and enjoys applying them into his practice.
Dr. Mitton received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Utah and graduated with his medical degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO. He completed his intern year of residency at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA and his dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. His residency provided many opportunities for specialized training including treating potentially life-threatening skin conditions at one of the state’s burn units, training with a nationally-renowned pediatric dermatologist, and countless exposures to rare and difficult-to-treat cases at conferences on a nearweekly basis through Lehigh Valley and the University of Pennsylvania.
In his free time, Dr. Mitton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, being outdoors, biking, board games, and especially making weekend breakfasts with specialty pancakes.