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Legislature’s appeal to Utah Supreme Court is defeated

SALT LAKE CITY—A unanimous Utah Supreme Court ruling voids Amendment D. It will still appear on the ballot but votes won’t be counted. Amendment A will most likely be voided as well.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

The Utah Supreme Court ruled last week in favor of the 3rd District Court’s decision to void Amendment D and although it will still be on the ballot, votes will not be counted. The legislature passed Amendment D in a Special Session held in August that would have changed the Utah Constitution and given the legislature the ability to repeal or amend citizen initiatives.

After the 3rd District Court’s ruling, the legislature filed an appeal and the Utah Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Sept. 25. That afternoon in a unanimous decision the court ruled in favor of the lower court’s decision.

Senate President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Mike Shultz released this statement after the ruling: “The Court’s action is unprecedented and troubling. The Legislature offered the Court a way to preserve the voting rights of all Utahns, but instead, the Court took the chance to vote on Amendment D out of the voters’ hands. It’s a sad day for Utah and voters, whether for or against the constitutional amendments.”

“The district court correctly ruled that neither constitutional prerequisite was met with respect to Amendment D,” the Court’s decision read. “The Legislature did not cause the amendment to be published in newspapers throughout the state for two months

Dame Maggie Smith passes away

Dame Maggie Smith, famous for roles on stage, and screen such as Professor McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” franchise, and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey” passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Smith was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Known for her outstanding performance in every role, as well as her perfectly believable and witty delivery of her lines, Smith was extremely dedicated to the craft of acting. During the production of the last “Harry Potter” films, for example, Smith was battling cancer, and undergoing harsh treatment, but continued to show up on set and give some of her best performances.

Hurricane Helene hits the south

The southern United States were pounded as Hurricane Helene made landfall. Numbers are still coming in, but over 100 people have lost their lives to the storm, with the death toll still rising. The storm has affected four states and has left millions without power, and many struggling to escape the floodwaters. As the winds weakened, the storm surge caused many problems, flooding streets, homes and businesses with contaminated water. FEMA and the Red Cross have both started implementing plans to help those affected by the disastrous hurricane, which, according to CNN, some are calling one of the worst in modern history.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

‘Twist’ and ‘Shout’ on new trails above Bountiful

BOUNTIFUL—The City Council approved names for the new trails created that have been named for their characteristics and some after rock songs.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

The mountains above Bountiful are filled with trails for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. They’re so popular in fact that some of them are getting a little congested. Bountiful City has been working on building new trails and improving existing ones that can accommodate all users.

The Bountiful staff has worked with the Trails Committee to name those new trails and recently came before the City Council for approval.

“Starting in 2019, Blu Line Designs did a basic trail design for the Master Plan,” said Amber Corbridge, Senior Planner. “In 2021, IMBA (International Mountain Bicyclist Association) designed a more robust trails Master Plan.”

Mueller Park Trail has had a lot of user conflict, she said. “Motorcycles are allowed up there and grandfathered in. Runners, bikers and hikers also use the trail and it has caused some issues with traffic. Someone might be hiking up and a mountain biker is coming down.”

It’s scary, Corbridge said. “We needed to spread out the trail system to provide other opportunities for other users.”

Some of the trails are built and some are under construction, she said. “The names are based on the characteristics of the trail and others after rock songs.”

The rock songs kind of randomly happened, said Corbridge. “People on the trails committee sometimes ride the trail and sing songs in their head or listen to them. It's fun going down hill and the songs describe the nature of the trail.”

Twist is twisty, she said. “It’s fitting for the trail but also the rock song so it has double meaning.”

Stoker was proposed for trails 304-305 (see map of trails on the city’s website), said Corbridge. “It’s feeling stoked, excited, but it’s also after Stoker school. The council asked us to hold off on that and consider naming it after Jesse Bell (council member who passed away recently). It’s still under discussion. We do want to use Stoker somewhere. We may use it on a different trail.”

Other names include:

• Perregrine (trail 406/307) is named after a Bountiful founding father, Perregrine Sessions. The trail crosses over Mill Creek Bridge 4 deeper into the canyon.

• Trails entering and exiting North Canyon Creek

NEW BRIDGE at the Bottom of Trail 305 which leads to “Hornet”

Trailhead (not numbered on the map) Canyon Creek for the bidirectional trail and Sheriff DH for the downhill biking trail. North Canyon was known for pressing problems during trail development and a local user of the trail would “patrol” the area and resolve these issues regularly.

• SoDa (trail 417) is named after South Davis and serves as a connector trail to the trails further north.

• By the Way (trail 700) is named after a rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers, which follows the rock song themed names in the Ward-Holbrook area and serves as a connector trail from Eggett park to the Boulevard.

• Encore (trail 503) is named after concert endings and serves as a downhill option coming into the Holbrook Trailhead.

Other trail names are Maple Syrup, Shout, Bellevue, King Green, Mahogany Ridge, Fern Hollow, Summerwood, named for its beautiful sunsets, and Hornet. “Hornet was named because when the trail flaggers were up there they saw a bunch of hornets in a hornet's nest,” Corbridge said.

There are 12 new trails completed, she said. “We’ll have 13 soon. It’s under construction.”

Getting the trail system started was a grassroots effort, said Corbridge. “Trail lovers wanted more trails in the area and wanted to avoid conflict on them. It evolved into a committee and some council members were highly into trails as well.”

Most of the funding came from an election bond in 2020, she said. “There was a little bit of RAP tax

and a $500,000 grant from the state for outdoor recreation. We’re always looking for donations to fund more trails.”

Corbridge said they’re up there regularly to check on the trails. “We’ve only heard great things. Word is getting out.” l

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BOTTOM OF “SHOUT DH”

TRAIL 305 (UNNAMED)

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NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled by Becky Ginos

Woman killed, child critically injured in rollover

A 25-year-old woman was killed over the weekend and a 3-year-old child was injured when the woman’s vehicle crashed and rolled after fleeing police. The woman has been identified as Emma Gordhamer from Holladay.

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, troopers received a report of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed from Salt Lake County into Davis County. The Honda Odyssey failed to yield to troopers and took an offramp at milepost 332.

Troopers terminated the pursuit when the driver took the exit, a UHP release said. The vehicle crashed and rolled, ejecting both occupants. Gordhamer was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Troopers rendered lifesaving aid to a 3-year-old male child while waiting for medical units. The child was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, the release said.

Internet Safety Course set for Oct. 16

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an internet safety course at the Farmington Library, Oct. 16. The course offers safety information to help parents prevent predators from accessing their child.

Detectives will discuss the increase in sextortion cases and what parents can do to prevent it. They will also discuss the ever-evolving world of phone apps, VR, and video games, what to look out for, and tips on what a parent can do to ensure their child is safe on the internet.

The class is free and open to parents, guardians, and children 12 years and older. No registra -

tion is required.

Man attempts to break into Kaysville home

Police arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly tried to break into a Kaysville home. A mother and three children were inside at the time.

Christopher Alexandro Villarreal-Valero was booked into the Davis County Jail on charges of burglary, criminal trespassing, theft and providing a peace officer with false personal information.

According to a police affidavit, Villarreal-Valero was allegedly seen going through boxes in the garage of the home on Sept. 18. He was wearing a black hoodie, gloves and was holding a bat. The family told police that he also tried to get into the house.

When a Kaysville Police Officer arrived on the scene, he saw the suspect. The officer gave verbal commands but said Villarreal-Valero only spoke Spanish so he was having trouble understanding the commands, the affidavit said.

A Spanish-speaking Farmington Police Officer communicated with Villarreal-Valero who told him that he “thought the house was abandoned,” and wanted to get some water, according to the affidavit. Police said they found nothing reported stolen among his belongings.

Two departments host Fire Week open houses

The Kaysville and Farmington Fire Departments will be holding their annual Fire Week open houses next week. Farmington’s is Oct. 7, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Kaysville’s is Oct. 9, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a fun night with activities, demonstrations, food and fire equipment. The purpose of the open houses is to educate the public on fire safety while becoming better acquainted with the firefighters.

The Farmington Fire Department is located at 82 N. 100 East and the Kaysville Fire Department is located at 175 South Main Street.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1924

Two thousand acres set aside for watershed

Two thousand acres of land, located east of Bountiful and Centerville, which forms a portion of the watershed for the two towns has been withdrawn from entry, on request of local municipal officials and leading citizens of the two towns.

This will be a great benefit as the land cannot be taken up, nor can animals be pastured on the same contrary to the wishes of the people who use the water that flows from the streams that have their source in those hills.

1934

‘Common battery’ phones installed

Installation of new “common battery” telephone sets in the homes of all Davis County subscribers was announced by Angus Smedley, county manager for the Mountain States Telephone company.

Work on the project has begun on the Bountiful exchange and will be carried on in Farmington and Kaysville later. The entire plan will necessitate the installation of approximately 930 instruments, 400 in Bountiful, 400 in Kaysville, and 130 in Farmington.

A switchboard that eliminates “cranking” has been installed at the Bountiful Exchange. Similar switchboards will be placed in the Farmington and Kaysville exchanges later.

1944

Woods Cross soldier killed in Belgium

Sgt. Andrew E. Smith, 28, whose brother, Ernest M. Smith, resides in Woods Cross, was reported killed in action September 4, while serving with the infantry in Belgium. A native of Woods Cross, he was born July 29, 1916, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith. Both parents are dead.

Prior to entering the service in December 1941, he was employed by Occidental Seed Co. in Salt Lake City. He had been overseas two years and participated in the North African, Sicilian and Normandy campaigns.

1954

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ashby to observe sixtieth

anniversary Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. John F. and Elizabeth J. Ashby will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary and Mr. Ashby’s birthday on Oct. 10.

Friends are invited to an open house reception in their honor Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at their home in Bountiful.

Mr. Ashby was born Oct. 10, 1873, at Woods Cross, Utah, a son of Benjamin and Ann Chester Ashby. His wife, Elizabeth Jones Ashby, was born Nov. 18, 1875, at Bountiful, a daughter of Charles R. and Eliza Bell Jones.

1964

Alice coming to Bountiful Children’s Theater

The production of “Alice in Won-

derland” will be presented Oct. 29 at 4:15 p.m. at the Bountiful High School auditorium by the University of Utah Children’s Theater Group.

Tickets will be on sale Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bountiful Keith O’Briens store with the Mothers Theater committee of the Bountiful Neighborhood of Girl Scouts in charge.

The Children’s Theater is being brought to Bountiful to stimulate the children’s interest in the live theater.

1974 Bicentennial Committee seeks projects

Aldin Hayward, chairman of the Davis County Bicentennial Committee, said all communities in Davis County will be contacted to see if they wish to sponsor Bicentennial projects.

Project ideas will be submitted to the Bicentennial Committee, evaluated and if approved, forwarded to the State Committee for further approval.

1984

Bountiful council gives nod to plant

BOUNTIFUL—There was a little of everything on the agenda of Bountiful City Council last Wednesday night – most of which needed only the final nod of council members.

The most important to local residents was a report from the Bountiful Power and Light Department that the city had been successful in obtaining a federal license to construct a 2,000-kilowatt hydroelectric plant at East Canyon Dam.

Power plant manager Cliff Michaelis said the proposed project is only one of five such hydroelectric plants planned at local area dam sites, such as Echo and Lost Creek.

FARMINGTON HIGH SBOS cut the ribbon on the new Teen Wellness Center. The center is the second to the last of the high schools in the district to get a wellness center. Davis High is the only school left that doesn’t have one but it is under construction.

Farmington High School opens Teen Wellness Center

FARMINGTON—Teen Centers are dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable space where students in need can receive support and have their basic needs met so they can be ready to learn.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

With the opening of the Farmington High School Teen Wellness Center on Monday, the Davis School District and Davis Education Foundation moved closer to their goal of providing a Teen Wellness Center in every high school. The only school remaining is Davis High where a wellness center is under construction.

The centers are dedicated to supporting all students’ well being and providing a safe place where their mental and physical needs can be addressed. They provide a comfortable

environment where students in need have access to counseling, laundry and shower facilities and other basic needs taken care of so that they are ready to learn.

“Imagine yourself as a young child moving from place to place,” said SBO Benson Rose in the opening ceremony. “You never know where you’ll be the next day. You’re likely feeling lost in the constant chaos of life.”

Such was the case of a young boy from a small town in Ohio, he said. “This boy grew up surrounded by poverty, unemployment, and financial insecurity. Everything one does not wish to expose a young child to with an absent father and a single mother.”

He was in and out of homes staying with friends and by the time he was in the fourth grade he lived in more than a dozen places, said Rose. “Despite all of this something remarkable happened. He found refuge

within his own community. He was fortunate enough to find the local Boys and Girls Club of Akron, Ohio. This place could meet his basic needs and get him back on the right track.”

Since then, this boy has won four NBA championships, four MVP titles, four Olympic leagues and been a 20 time NBA All Star, he said. “LeBron James’ story only shows the undeniable power of community. We are doing that. The FHS Teen Center is more than a place to do laundry –it’s a lifeline.”

On behalf of the Board of Education, I just wanted to say a big thank you to all the community leaders, the donors and especially those here at Farmington High who really rallied at the local level to make this a reality, said Board member Julie Powell. “You would think it would be very easy for a community like this, that really has many privileges and generally not a lot of housing insecurity to forget about people who do need

it. Sometimes we don’t know what other people are going through, but thank you for caring.”

“The district is all about creating opportunities for kids,” said Davis School District Superintendent Dr. Dan Linford. “We do so many things to align resources to ensure that our students can be successful and can seize those opportunities. A teen center in a high school is one more thing. One more space where we can ensure that our students have the best opportunities to succeed.”

“The Farmington High Teen Wellness Center represents what is possible when a community comes together to prioritize the well-being of its youth,” said Jodi Lunt, Executive Director of Davis Education Foundation. “We are so grateful for the support of our sponsors and we are excited to see the positive impact this center will have on our students.” l

Fire engine ‘push in’ symbolizes the past

BOUNTIFUL—A new engine was put into service at South Davis Metro Fire Station 81 after a ceremonial “push in” that harkens back to the days of horse drawn fire engines. The station is the busiest of all of the fire stations.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

South Davis Metro Fire Station 81 has a new engine and it was put into service on Monday after a ceremonial “push in” by a large group of firefighters. The new Rosenbaur engine is replacing the 2015 engine that will now be in reserve status.

“The ‘push in’ comes back to the horse drawn engine,” said SDMF Chief Greg Stewart. “Horses couldn’t back up so they took the horses off the engine and pushed it into place. It’s a throwback to show that it’s always working hard for us so we’re working hard to put it back in.”

“The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) requires that an engine that has been on the frontline

should be replaced after 10 years,” said SDMF Capt. Michael Shafto. “There have been small improvements to the specs on this engine.”

The cabin is bigger and has more space, said Stewart. “It also has a back air scrubber that filters the air in the cabin to take out cancer particulates. This is kind of a cancer job so this has the power to eliminate as much cancer risk as we can.”

An engine is driven by the Engineer, said Shafto. “They have specialized training. They have to calculate the amount of water that comes out of the pump. They’re also in charge of everything to keep it in top operating condition. It’s their baby.”

Every shift has a driver, he said. “This station (81) has three engineers.”

This engine goes to every fire, Shafto said. “This is the busiest station of all of the stations.”

Part of the “push in” ceremony was the moving of the bell from the old engine to the new one. “It symbolizes the fire bell that they use to ring,” said Shafto. “It always stays on the engine at Station 81.”

FIREFIGHTERS WITH STATION 81 work together to “push in” the new fire engine.

This engine symbolizes that if people come here they will get help, said Stewart. “It pays respect to the heroes here and shows that it will take care of business and get us

home safely.” It’s more than a tool, he said.

“It’s a place of refuge and security.” l

STUDENTS POSE WITH the Weber State Wildcat at the ribbon cutting.

Photos by Becky Ginos

Photo by Becky Ginos

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Oct. 7-13

NASA Growing Beyond Earth (6th and 7th graders)

Monday, Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Clearfield Branch, 1 N. Main Street

North Salt Lake Senior Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11-noon

NSL City Hall, 10 E. Center Street

Kaysville Fire Open House

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Fire Station #61, 175 S. Main Street, Kaysville

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Oct. 10, 4-8 p.m.

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Syracuse Farmers Market

Thursday, Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m.

Syracuse Regional Museum, 1891 W. 1700 South

Trunk or Treat

Friday, Oct. 11, 5:30-8 p.m., FREE Local businesses will hand out candy, free photos. Wear your costumes!

1604 W. Hillfield Road parking lot, Layton

LoganLoved Truck or Treat

Friday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., FREE Utah Best Real Estate, 377 Marshall Way, Layton

AMENDMENT: Continued from pg. 1

and the description that will appear on the ballot does not submit the amendment to voters ‘with such clarity as to enable to voters to express their will.’”

“The legislature made a mistake,” said Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross. “Several years ago a state law was put into code that any constitutional amendments were required to have 60 days notice in newspapers. In the last four to five years that hasn’t taken place.”

Third District Court Judge Laura Scott voided Amendment D for lack of publishing, he said. “Amendment A (dealing with removing the income tax earmark for education) will likely be voided too based on the same thing.”

Those could come back in 2026, said Weiler. “They’re important issues. It’s unfortunate that it (publishing) was overlooked.”

Amendment B that would increase the annual distributions from the State School Fund for public education from 4% to 5% and Amendment C that a sheriff should be elected by voters are not expected to fail, he said. “If nobody files suit on those

Cozy Classics with the Bountiful Philharmonic

With Guest Artist Larry Gee

Friday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., FREE (donations appreciated)

Viewmont High School, 120 W. 1000 North, Bountiful

Celebrating Women

Conference

Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., $20

USU Extension, 80 E. 725 South, Kaysville

Pumpkins in the Park

Saturday, Oct. 12, 5-9 p.m.

Spook alley, games, concessions, pumpkin carving contest

All money raised supports the YCC Sub-4-Santa program.

Mills Park, 1850 S. 1200 West, Woods Cross

Antelope Island State Park: Star Party

Saturday, Oct. 12, 6-10 p.m. FREE (park entry fees apply) White Rock Bay Campground, Antelope Island State Park

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

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they may go into effect. I’m not aware of anyone suing over those. Amendment B would help education.”

“I’m a champion of this (Amendment B),” said Davis District Board of Education President Liz Mumford.

“The money comes from trust lands that are integral to making sure students in the future are not getting more benefit than the current students.”

The funds are so well managed that there is more than a $3.3 billion balance if they stay at 4%, she said.

“In the future students would have higher benefits. This gives intergenerational equity and raising the cap will have no impact on the taxpayer.”

It gives local control so that the money goes straight to community councils for them to use as they see fit, said Mumford. “The increase gives us $1.2 million more. By changing the formula it gets more fairly distributed over time.”

The ballots are printed so Amendments A and D will still be listed, said Weiler. “They’ve already been sent overseas and you can’t send one form for one and not the other. You can vote for them but they won’t be counted.”

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The Garden of Resurrection is thoughtfully designed to offer a peaceful and tranquil space where families can reflect and honor their loved ones.

The Garden will offer a variety of burial options, including single plots, companion spaces, family estates, and cremation options. Each space will accommodate different needs and preferences, ensuring that every family can find the right resting place for their loved ones.

Journa L IST THE CITY

Top ‘Minor-League’ sports options in Utah

The Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake are Utah’s most prominent sports teams because of their status as “major league.” But Utah has several other options for sports fans looking for a good time.

• The Salt Lake Bees play from late March into September. The Triple A farm team for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and a member of the Pacific Coast League, the Bees are planning to finish 2024 at Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City and

start play in 2025 at Daybreak Field at America First Square in South Jordan.

• The Ogden Raptors play from late May into September at Lindquist Field in Ogden. The independent team is part of the Pioneer League.

• The Utah Grizzles, part of the East Coast Hockey League, play from mid-October to midApril at the Maverik Center in West Valley City.

• The Utah Warriors play in Major League Rugby from early

March through June at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.

• The Real Monarchs, a professional soccer team, play in the MLS Next Pro division from mid-March to early October at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.

• The Utah Royals are part of the National Women’s Soccer League and play from mid-March to early November at America First Field in Sandy.

• The Utah Falconz are a women’s tackle football team that plays from mid-April to midMay at Highland High School and Cottonwood High School.

• The Salt Lake Shred sling the disk as part of the Ultimate Frisbee Association, playing matches at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman during a spring/summer season.

• The Utah Archers of the Premier Lacrosse League play from early June to mid-August at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.

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Utah women are behind the national average for receiving mammograms

BOUNTIFUL—October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most cases of breast cancer can be treated if it is caught early.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time for encouraging women to take charge of their own health and become educated on prevention.

“All women need to be an empowered advocate for themselves,” said Jenny Santiago, Center Director for Solis Mammography, a department of Lakeview Hospital. “Ask anyone and they’ve probably had someone close to them with breast cancer. That hits home.”

It’s important to talk about, she said. “In Utah we aren’t as proactive. As a whole, we’re not great at getting mammograms. According to the Utah Health Department, 62.7% of women in Utah have had one in the last two years. It’s 69% in the nation. We’re behind the mark in that.”

Lakeview is trying to help women by making it easier for them to get a mammogram, said Santiago. “The top two reasons women don’t do it are time and discomfort. We try to make it easier to schedule and offer online scheduling. Women are busy. We can have a patient in and out in 15 minutes.”

The technology of 3D mammograms keeps getting better as far as pain goes, she said. “The design is focusing on comfort. The technology is very kind. We want them to come back. The pain is not nearly as bad as it used to be.”

PATIENTS CAN schedule a mammogram online.

Santiago said 3D mammograms are the new standard. “Most insurances cover it because they see the benefit of finding it (cancer) earlier. It takes multiple pictures from different angles. The doctor can look at one millimeter slices or layers. It’s not just one picture where it could stack on top of things. You can see things much better and earlier with 3D.”

All the equipment is the newest technology, she said. “It’s an exciting thing. We’ve been remodeling and our center has doubled in size so we can serve double the patients. That expands our service to make it easy to get in. Our goal is to get patients in within the week.”

Most cases of breast cancer can be treated if it is caught early, said Santiago. “It’s important to get a mammogram because it can find a lump before it’s even discovered and the patient can receive treatment.”

Early detection is the key, she said. “Symptoms may include a lump, skin changes, dimpling of the skin, discharge from the nipple and pain. Any change that is noticed. Women are familiar with their breasts so they might notice a change through self examination.”

Major risk factors include:

• Age – the older you get the risk increases.

• Overweight after menopause –Fat produces estrogen. The more estrogen you have the higher the risk.

Women can reduce their risk with

regular exercise, limiting alcohol and by not smoking, said Santiago. “We want to provide a relaxed, spa environment when patients come into

What’s your experience quotient?

our facility,” she said. “They can have peace of mind that they’re getting the best care and accurate results.”l

LAYTON—Utah Tourism Conference speaker Joe Veneto, said tourism is driven by experiences, rather than just a destination.

By Brice Wallace brice.w@thecityjournals.com

Today’s tourists are seeking more than just something to look at. They want to be involved. They seek immersive experiences.

That message was conveyed at the recent Utah Tourism Conference by Joe Veneto, chief experience officer at management consulting and training company Veneto Collaboratory. He challenged the gathering of tourism industry representatives to think about creating unforgettable experiences for visitors, which he said will result in higher visitor spending.

“You see, unforgettable experiences are the currency of today’s consumers,” Veneto said at the event, presented at the Davis Conference Center in Layton by the Utah Tourism Industry Association.“Savvy travelers are experience junkies. … As a result, what do people want when they travel? Well, I think they want local, authentic and unique experiences that connect to the heart, the soul and the people of your destinations.”

Results from a recent McKin-

sey Travel Survey appear to confirm Veneto’s thinking. The global market for experiences is $1 trillion, and travel destination decisions are being driven by experiences. Since 2019, spending on travel experiences is up 65 percent and social media is the key channel to drive awareness.

“People are looking at experiences and then saying, ‘I want to go there’ or ‘I want to go here,’ but they’re not picking the destination first. They’re picking the experiences first,” he said. “I think what they want to know is, what experiences can we have in your destination … and what memories can we collect? Because those memories, we can play over and over and over again.”

Veneto broke down the concept

to three levels of visitation. The first is show-and-tell, which can be as simple as a tour or a visit to a zoo. The second is engaging visitors, and they’re willing to pay more for that. The top level is immersion, in which visitors obtain a deeper, richer and more memorable experience by kayaking, taking part in a culinary lesson, drinking wine or playing a character. “And people will pay even more for that type of experience because the impact is that much greater on [their] emotional bank account,” he said.

Another way to think of the three levels is advancing from a photo to a story to a lifelong memory, he said.

“What’s your XQ? What’s your experience quotient?” he asked the au-

dience. “What are those experiences at your destination that a visitor can have that would be memorable, fun and impact their emotional bank account? … And how is it tied not just to the attractions but to the attributes and the essence of your destination?”

Veneto cited several examples of boosted experience quotients. The National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin went from selling mustard jars to creating a tasting event for visitors. A Columbia Valley outdoor walk now features teaching visitors outdoor skills. A Native American art market sells arts and crafts but also entertains visitors with stories and dances, then offers the opportunity to create bead bracelets and dreamcatchers. In Philadelphia, visitors can see murals on the sides of buildings but also can boost their experience by meeting the artists and seeing the murals with them, with the immersive element allowing visitors to actually paint a mural themselves. If done well, Veneto said, visitors can evolve into lifelong brand ambassadors.

“What I want you to think about this afternoon is, how do you convert your visitors, your customers, to passionate ambassadors to your brand — not only to your brand,” he said, “but your destination and for the state of Utah?”l

JENNY SANTIAGO, Center Director for Solis Mammography, a department of Lakeview Hospital shows the 3D mammography technology that is the new standard. Cancer can be detected much earlier with 3D.

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Visitors check out the booths at the Utah Tourism Conference. A recent travel survey showed tourists are more interested in immersive experiences.

Photo by Brice Wallace

OPINION

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

When it’s all you can do …

We were from different denominations but it didn’t matter at all.

Our cruise ship was at sea. Had it been in port, some of us may have been able to find the church we normally attend.

But it wasn’t so we didn’t. Instead, about 80 of us gathered in a room sometimes used for auctions and sometimes used for party games and sometimes used for dances.

A little cross stood on a little table with a Bible next to it and when it was time to start, an employee came to the front and asked if there were any pastors in the room who’d like to run the program.

After an awkward pause, one casually dressed man volunteered. I’m not a pastor but I’ve been to church a lot, he said.

And he got up to lead.

A program had been outlined and

My wife and I went to Smith’s Ballpark on Sept. 21 to watch the last night game ever for the Salt Lake Bees in that ballpark. The team is moving to a new park being built in Daybreak next year, so it was time to go to Smith’s stadium and reminisce. For me, it’s just one of TWO stadiums that I’ve frequented through my years as a baseball fan that have been closed this year. Here are my memories of both of them.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

In 1968, MLB’s Kansas City Athletics relocated to the Coliseum, which was built primarily for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL who started playing there in 1966. The Coliseum was one of those multi-purpose stadiums, round by design but never really ideal for baseball. Similar “circle parks” were built in St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Philadelphia for use by both baseball and football teams. Those other four stadiums have subsequently been demolished. The same approach was later taken when Candlestick Park in San Francisco was converted to be home for the Giants and 49ers. Candlestick is also now a goner.

The A’s had great success at the Coliseum, winning three straight World Series titles in the ‘70s and boasting some great All Stars and Hall of Famers. The Raiders also did well the first time around – the team moved to Los Angeles for a few years then came back to Oakland before finally moving again…this time to Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the A’s (and other MLB teams for that matter) complained about the Coliseum, its small locker rooms and dilapidated structure. Team owners played hopscotch with city leaders in efforts to get a new municipally-funded stadium, but finally gave up and purchased land in Vegas for a new ballpark that could be opened for the 2028 season. The A’s will be playing in Sacramento the next three years – I’ll get back to that in a minute.

I have a lot of good memories of the Oakland Coliseum, but one of my favorites was off the field and in the dugout. A’s owner Charlie Finley was an unusual entrepreneur and always tried to shake things up. He was the

we sang together at times and we read together at times.

IN THIS TOGETHER

Then the program called for a prayer and he asked if anyone had a specific need that we should pray for.

BY LOUISE R. SHAW

After another awkward pause, another casually dressed man raised his hand. I assumed he would share a personal concern.

I met a woman on the plane coming here, he said. I don’t know her name, but she was on the first leg of our journey. When we arrived at the first stop and were about to make our connections, she received word that her son had died. She was devastated and had to return home to deal with her loss. Could we pray for her?

He didn’t know her name. She

wouldn’t know about a small group on a big ship seeking divine help on her behalf. But could we pray for her? It was the only way to help.

Then someone suggested we pray that peace would be restored between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Gaza.

Then someone asked if we could pray for those who were working on the ship, and that our passage would be blessed with safety.

Then a woman made a personal request. Could we pray for her? She had been sober for three years, she said, but it was really hard for her to be on the ship where there was so much alcohol being served.

Then someone asked us to pray

A Tale of Two Stadiums

first to place two young women as “ball girls” in the foul areas down the left and right field line. As a high school newspaper reporter in 1970, I decided it was time to interview them. So I called the A’s office and arranged to meet them before a game. They were Marry Barry (yes, spelled that way) and Debbie Sivyer, both students at Bishop O' Dowd High School in Oakland, and they were paid $5 an hour, which was twice the minimum wage in 1970. The interview was fine and made for a good story, but years later I met up with Debbie again when she was Debbie Fields – the founder of Mrs. Fields’ Cookies. She remembered me (sort of) and we laughed when I gave her the photo I had taken for the school newspaper. Wish I had that back now!

TOMS TOMES

BY TOM HARALDSEN

ball, and called Community Park until it was renamed in 1947 after a former Salt Lake Tribune sports editor. Baseball has been played at that corner of Salt Lake City every year since 1915, with the exception of 1993, when Derks was demolished so the new park now known as Smith’s Ballpark was built. During the floods of 1983, fans would have to walk across a wooden bridge over 1300 South from the north parking lot to get to the gates. Another great memory of a very wild spring and summer that year.

for the upcoming generation and those in it who have lost their faith and, in what they said appears to be a result, developed anxieties. Our temporary pastor asked people to raise their hands if their children had left their religion. Almost every hand went up.

And our substitute pastor led a prayer, asking on our behalf, very sincerely and in great detail, to help the people we see in passing, the people who serve us, the people we love, the people we don’t even know.

And then we sang some more.

I went to many programs during that trip, both on and off the ship. We heard from naturalists, guides, pilots and rangers. We saw museums, national parks and historical sights.

That meeting taught me the most.l

I haven’t been back to the Coliseum in 30-plus years, but even with its quirks and rather steep angles from the upper decks, it was fun to watch baseball, and even a couple of Raiders’ games, in that arena.

Smith’s Ballpark

When Derks Field was originally opened in 1915 for minor league base-

Derks had a ton of history of its own. Babe Ruth “played” at the park three times – in 1927, 1930 and 1940. According to the Tribune, the first time involved a weeklong camp where he was making some extra money off season. He wasn’t actively playing for a team the other two times, and the final visit in 1940, not long before he died, he struggled to hit the ball over the fence during his hitting clinic. And a lot of major MLB stars played at Derks, and later Smith’s Ballpark, during their minor league careers or while they were rehabilitating from injuries.

When the new park, which was

originally called Franklin Quest Field, opened in 1994, I went to the first game along with the late Dirk Facer, longtime sports editor for the Davis County Clipper (he took that role after I’d left the paper). Dirk told me he’d grabbed a brick from the old Derks Field when it was demolished. I told him it would now be known as “Dirk’s Field” to me. We sat along the left field line and marveled at how beautiful the park was, and it truly was the best park in all of minor league baseball.

But now, baseball is done for those two stadiums in Oakland and Salt Lake City, their fates yet to be decided. They will sit idle or possibly host other events of one kind or another or, in the case of Smith’s Ballpark, perhaps eventually be replaced with apartments or something else not related to baseball. That makes me sad. And, in fact, it almost didn’t need to be that way, because there was nearly a connection between these two organizations that could have extended baseball at 1300 South and West Temple.

When the A’s decided to leave Oakland, they needed a place to play for three seasons while their Vegas stadium is being built (it still hasn’t received final approval, by the way). The owner of the Bees – the Larry H. Miller Company – courted the A’s about playing in the new Daybreak Park for three years and then working to have the Bees stay at Smith’s. That would have been a winwin for both the A’s and Utah, which is clamoring to get an MLB team here itself. Three years here and then a move to Vegas would have made for a whole new bunch of A’s fans, who would follow the team and even attend games when they were in Vegas. And it would have proved Salt Lake City’s viability as an MLB city. But the A’s ownership – notorious for making bad decisions – chose instead to play games in Sacramento’s AAA ballpark and split time with the minor league franchise there. That should make the playing field interesting with all the wear and tear, plus major leaguers will just love flying into Sacto for games against the team that will be known simply as “The A’s.” A sad ending to two stadium legacies, but filled with good memories. l

SMITH’S BALLPARK during the final weekend of Salt Lake Bees baseball at the stadium.

Photo by Tom Haraldsen

Lisa Watts Baskin appointed to Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission

NORTH SALT LAKE—North Salt Lake City Council member becomes one of 13 commissioners of JPEC.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

City Councilmember Lisa Watts

Baskin was appointed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox last month to the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC), an independent state commission that evaluates the performance of judges for voters. Baskin has practiced law in Utah since 1988.

“It’s a 13 member commission and only a certain number can be an attorney,” said Baskin. “I clerked for Utah Supreme Court’s Associate Chief Justice Richard C. Howe and later served as Associate General Counsel to the Utah Legislature’s judiciary Committee

and my practice was litigation. I think that played into why I was selected. It’s an honor to serve. The judiciary is remarkably outstanding.”

Baskin is a BYU Law School graduate. She is the Administrative Law Judge with the Utah Office of Inspector General, formerly the ALJ with Utah Insurance Department, and most recently, a Hearing Officer with DABS.

At Smith Hartvigsen PLLC, she is the city attorney to various cities and was recognized in June 2024 as one of 100 Utah Legal Elite in Administration and Government.

JPEC determines whether a judge meets all of the performance standards.

“That comes from surveys, public comments, court observers and other criteria,” Baskin said. “They have to have a minimum passing score. New judges are reviewed three years in and have a retention evaluation at five years.”

Fortunately in Utah judges are ap-

pointed, she said. “They’re not elected and must go through a rigorous process and be ratified by the Senate or City Council for justice court judges. They have to go through various levels to become a judge.”

Judges must be neutral, Baskin said. “They need to have the right temperament as opposed to someone who

is campaigning and elected as a judge.”

Any appointed judge has been selected by a much higher standard than an elected official, she said. “An elected judge might not be the best judge, they're just the winner. If money is redirected to a judge they could be compromised with that kind of money. The winner is not necessarily the most qualified.”

Voters can access the evaluation results to get a better understanding of whether a judge should be retained or not, said Baskin. “This process provides the voter with much more information.”

Being a judge is a very difficult job, she said. “It takes patience and a willingness to listen. They have to make sure litigants feel heard and are heard. Some get very little recognition. That’s why we need competent, capable judges.”

See a previous article about JPEC in the Sept. 20 edition of The City Journals. l

LISA WATTS BASKIN Courtesy photo

ANTELOPE ISLAND—One of the most popular Antelope Island events is just around the corner. The Bison Roundup is back, and offering more stunning views of these amazing creatures.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

For generations now a large herd of bison has been roaming Antelope Island in Davis County. Introduced in 1893, the bison have grown, and become a part of the island ecosystem, and synonymous with the sweeping vistas of the island. In order to keep them happy, and healthy, along with the island ecosystem, however, outside measures need to be taken, at least once a year.

“We have a really healthy bison herd,” said Trish Ackley, Park Naturalist for Antelope Island State Park, “with no bison predators. It’s up to us to manage our population size.” In order to do that, park officials need to have their finger on the pulse of the bison herd and population, sometimes literally. The whole process begins a year before the roundup, evaluating the current year’s event, and finding out how to do things better the next year.

In addition to managing the population, the roundup is essential for

Annual Bison Roundup returns, better than ever

maintaining a happy and healthy herd. Following the roundup, park officials and volunteers pamper the animals by feeding and watering the bison and letting them cool down for about a week. “It’s a whole process,” said Ackley. The park biologist and his team will check the health and weight of each individual animal, as well as check for pregnancies among the herd. Following this, 100-250 animals will be selected for public auction, keeping the herd to a manageable size, while the rest of the animals are set loose to roam the island once more.

For the roundup itself, however, the 200 recruited horseback herders will round up the herd, which currently sits at nearly 800, and drive them to the coral for the colder months. For the public, there’s even more in store. Ackley and her team have organized an entire event, including food trucks, pony rides, and crafts, all starting at 10 in the morning on the day of the roundup. “We’ll eat, play and craft until the bison come in,” said Ackley, and that, she said is truly the highlight of the event.

“It’s very powerful to watch,” said Ackley, and attendees don’t really need to worry about missing it. As the herd approaches, they will “feel the earth rumble,” and hear the herd snorting as they approach the finish line. It’s an amazing opportunity to see these immense, powerful creatures in action, in person, and in the

safest way possible. It seems word has gotten out about the event, and year after year, it’s one of the best attended on the island.

In years past, Ackley explained, if weather is bad, attendance hovers around 800-900 people, but, if the sun is out, and temperatures are mild, that number skyrockets to around 3,0004,000. It’s a fantastic opportunity to not only see these animals in a completely unique way, but also to learn about them, and why they are so important to the region. When the event is over, it starts over again as Ackley

and the park “reflect on what happened this year,” and make plans for the following year.

The Antelope Island Bison Roundup will take place this year on Oct. 26, 2024, with activities for the public kicking off at 10 a.m. at the White Rock Bay viewing area. The herd is expected to come by at around 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., but, as Ackley put it, “They are animals, with their own sense of humor.” More information on the roundup and activities can be found at stateparks.utah.gov/parks/ antelope-island/bison-roundup. l

US credit card debt continues to rise as housing and other costs remain high for the lowest earners

By Casey Quinlan utahnewsdispatch.com

Americans are racking up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the cost of living, and experts say those who earn the least are the hardest hit.

Total credit card balances rose 5.8% from a year ago, to $1.14 trillion, according to a recent New York Fed report. Equifax credit files through June show that credit card delinquency is still rising but that delinquency on consumer finance loans and retail cards fell and auto loan delinquency was flat.

People use credit cards for all kinds of purchases, and despite the stereotype of consumers getting themselves into too much credit card debt so that they could buy a few extra flashy clothes or vacations, many of them are for necessities.

So what does it mean for the economy that the average rate for people with a credit card balance was 22.76% in May, that there is an expansion of financial tech products like “buy now, pay later,” and that many Americans find themselves unable to pay off that debt? It depends on your role in the economy, financial experts and economists say.

“If you’re in that half who’s paying your cards in full and taking full advantage of rewards and buyer protections, life is great for you. That’s a very different story from someone who’s trapped in that expensive cycle of 20 to 25 to 30% interest month after month,” said Ted Rossman, Bankrate senior industry analyst.

Still, the rate of growth in credit card debt has accelerated, which Rossman calls “potentially troublesome.”

It’s impossible to look at rising credit card debt without acknowledg-

ing the high cost of living, such as housing prices. The Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation, showed that in July, shelter increased 0.4% and made up 90% of that month’s rise in the all items index.

“Inflation is definitely contributing to higher balances. Even if it’s a category like rent, which most people are not putting on a credit card, if you’re getting squeezed on rent, you have less money to go around for groceries and gas and other things that maybe you are putting on a credit card now,” he said.

The Federal Reserve’s campaign to raise interest rates to bring down inflation also affects credit card debt and some economists say it is fueling economic inequality. Although the Fed paused rates last year, they are still fairly high and influence credit card rates. The Fed may cut rates in its September meeting if it continues to see cooling inflation data.

“People who rely on credit cards and other forms of borrowing to finance all sorts of things in their lives, whether that’s food or purchases for investments in their education or purchases for their home or their children, disproportionately folks who are poor – they’re really hurting because interest rates are really high,” said Rakeen Mabud, chief economist and a senior fellow at Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive think tank. “These interest rates are really taking a toll on people’s day-to-day ability to live and finance their lives. It looks to me that the high interest rates at this point are actually causing more pain than the inflation that it is trying to combat.”

In addition to the impact of the federal funds rate on credit cards, consumers are facing high annual percentage rate margins, or APR margins, which the Consumer Finan-

cial Protection Bureau said were an all-time high in a February report. The agency said rising APR margins are driving people into persistent debt and delinquency.

“Credit card companies are gouging consumers with record high APR margins, which sit on top of the Fed’s already high interest rates. Profiteering by credit card companies cost people an extra $25 billion last year and is yet another example of corporations using inflation as a cover to rip people off,” Mabud said.

A lack of competition in the credit industry doesn’t help matters for those struggling with credit card debt, added Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, which provides financial intelligence products.

“There is some evidence that there’s less competition in that market and that’s allowing credit card lenders to enjoy wide margins,” he said.

Mitria Wilson-Spotser, vice president and federal policy director at the Center for Responsible Lending, said she partly attributes the rise in credit card debt to some major credit card companies not reporting payment data, which does not make it to their credit reports, hurting their credit score and leaving them with higher credit card rates or extending credit without basing it on an ability to repay.

Consumers also have access to more financial tech products, like earned wage access programs, which let employees access their pay earlier for a fee, and buy now pay later products, said Wilson-Spotser. These products are not regulated in the same way as credit cards. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a rule in May to apply the same regulations to “buy now pay later” lenders

as traditional credit cards.

“There’s no obligation to ensure an ability to repay for the consumer, so that debt, which is kind of this phantom in the room, is combining with credit card debt, which I think is probably one of the reasons why we’re seeing an increase in delinquency among some consumers,” she said.

Zandi said the people most likely to suffer financially from their credit card debt, lower-income people, only account for a sliver of the consumer spending driving the economy.

“[High interest rates] is adding to the pressure on households who have revolving debt, that aren’t paying off their cards and are using the card as a way to borrow money and have outstanding debt. So that’s a real problem for those households,” he said. “… The economy can move forward and be just fine even if the folks in the bottom third are struggling. The economy can’t flourish but it can do what it’s doing.”

That doesn’t mean the impact of the harms of high credit card rates and inflation, which is cooling but has done damage to households, will go unnoticed, however, Zandi said, alluding to building political pressure to improve people’s economic well-being.

“But the political and social implications are enormous. You can see it in our fracture of politics and what’s going on in terms of the presidential election,” he said. “… Politics has been affected by the fact that lower-income households have seen their share of the economic pie decline from where it was when it was at its peak back in the late 70s, early 80s.”

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LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A WESTERN, hundreds of bison herded by workers on horseback during the Bison Roundup.

Photo courtesy of Antelope Island State Park, Trish Ackley

SPORTS

Redhawks, Darts atop region standings with one game to play

Just one game remains in the high school girls soccer regular season. Bountiful and Davis are leading their respective regions.

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

In just a week, the high school girls soccer state tournament gets underway. Local teams have one game to solidify their playoff positioning.

Davis heads into its final game in first place in Region 1 with an 8-1 mark, a game ahead of Syracuse. Bountiful is leading Region 5, sporting an 11-2 mark. The Redhawks are two games ahead of Northridge, meaning the Redhawks had already wrapped up a region championship heading into their final regular-season game.

Davis

The 13-3 Darts face Farmington at home on Thursday. A win would clinch the Region 1 title for Davis for the second year in a row. It would also secure the Darts a high seed in the state tournament. Regardless of the outcome Thursday, Davis will almost certainly wrap up a first-round playoff bye and a second-round home game.

The Darts earned a huge win over second-place Syracuse on Sept. 26, prevailing 1-0 in overtime. The victory broke what was at the time a first-place tie with the Titans. Simone Packer scored the game-winning goal in overtime, her 14th of the season and 24th of her career.

On Tuesday, Davis followed that up with a convincing 5-2 victory over Layton. Packer scored again, bringing her team-high total to 15. Samantha Maudsley led the way with two goals,

while Lydia Neville and Reial Phongsavath each had a goal. Brooklyn Phongsavath had two assists, and Jentrie Gardner and Courtney Burbidge each had one assist.

Davis has outscored Region 1 foes 34-8 this season and has given up just 16 goals all year, tied for second best in Class 6A.

Farmington

When Farmington meets Davis on Thursday, it will be a chance for the Phoenix to get revenge for an earlier 3-1 loss to the Darts, Sept. 17. But it won’t be easy. Davis has been tough to beat this season.

Meanwhile, Farmington is 5-4 in Region 1 and 8-6 overall. On Sept. 26, the Phoenix defeated Layton 3-1 behind goals from Anndi Wright, Mo Nielson and Brynlee Austin. Oaklee Stanford, Taya Rich and Taytem Grant recorded assists.

The next game, Farmington exploded in its top offensive performance of the season.

The Phoenix defeated Fremont 9-2 on Tuesday, scoring five times in the first half and four times in the second. Grant had an enormous game. The junior had four goals on the day. She had five goals coming into the contest and hadn’t scored since Sept. 10. Breklyn Archibald had two goals, while Wright had a goal and two assists. Stanford and Nielson also scored.

Bountiful

A year after finishing just a game behind the region champion in Region 5, Bountiful broke through and captured the region this season. The Redhawks had also finished second three

Please see SOCCER: pg. 12

Bountiful, Woods Cross stay on top in Region 5 volleyball

Bountiful and Woods Cross both swept two volleyball opponents this week to remain the teams to beat in Region 5. The Redhawks are ranked first in 5A and the Wildcats are third.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Bountiful

5A’s top ranked team swept Northridge 25-21, 25-23, 25-19 Sept. 24. The Redhawks also beat Viewmont in three sets 25-15, 25-21, 25-17 Sept. 26.

Bountiful remains undefeated through five Region matches and is 11-2 on the year.

Woods Cross

Third-ranked Woods Cross defeated Viewmont 25-10, 25-14, 25-16 Sept. 24.

Junior Avery Poulton had 11 kills – hitting at a .304 clip – and “served awesome,” according to head coach Josey Hilton, earning 16 points and recording five aces. Alisi Tapa’atoutai also had four aces and 14 points in the

match, including a serving streak in the first set with “some very aggressive float and top spin serves.”

“We wanted to work on using our hitting tool box, trying some different lineups and continue to create chemistry with the team,” said Hilton.

“Overall, the girls did well and we will continue to improve each game we play.”

Hilton named Alexis Ormsby as the Player of the Match for her squad.

“Alexis has really improved over the last couple of weeks, performing very

well for the team as an outside hitter,” Hilton said. “She hit a .455 for the night with five kills and passed a 2.5, which was the highest for the team.”

Sarah Robision is also returning to play after suffering a broken wrist. “She jumped right back in the game as if she hadn’t missed a beat,” Hilton said. “She hit a .400, contributing to our success.”

In the junior varsity match against Viewmont, Woods Cross won 25-15, 25-21, 15-12. The Player of the Match was Kiersten Ence. “Kiersten did an awesome job at being a leader on the court by helping her teammates find success in new positions and cheering them on during and after each rally,” Hilton said. “She’s selfless and truly wants everyone to do their best.”

Hilton also had a special shoutout to Tupu Hunt. “Her father passed away this spring and this match was on his birthday,” Hilton said. “Tupu put together a game that she and her father would be proud of. Her serves were amazing, earning 17 points and nine aces and her sets were spot on all night. We are so proud of her and we know her father is too!”

The sophomore squad defeated

BOUNTIFUL REDHAWKS girls easily shut out Viewmont Vikings 5/0. #0 Eliza Naegle goalie, defensive players #11 Alivia Roberts and #21 Lauren Stahel have had six shutout games this season.

Photo by Carl Page

THE WOODS CROSS HIGH volleyball team swept Viewmont and Bonneville this week to remain in second in Region 5 and ranked third in 5A.

Photo courtesy Josey Hilton

Hansen, Hooper run to top finishes at Firman Invite

Cross country runners tune up for their regionals at the Bob Firman Invitational in Idaho

By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

Hundreds of prep cross country runners gathered at Eagle Island State Park for the Bob Firman Invitational on Saturday. Two local runners earned top 10 finishes in the Elite category: Woods Cross senior Katie Hansen in the girls 5K, and Bountiful senior Hayden Hooper in the boys 5K.

There were several races, including junior varsity events. Here are the listings for top finishers in various categories. Runners will now prepare for regional races on Oct. 9, followed by divisional races leading up to the Utah State Championships on Oct. 30 in Sugar House Park.

Bob Firman Invitational XC – Sept.28, Eagle Island State Park, Idaho 5000 meter girls elite: Teams:

9. Viewmont 202

11. Davis 238

1..Jaycie Jenkins (Sr) Union, 17:39.2

10. Katie Hansen (Sr) WX 18:23.3

13. Aylssa Clayton (So) Viewmont 18.31.6

32. Isabella Cram (So.) Davis 19:12.3

47. Erin Christensen (Fr) Davis 19:33.1

50. Audrey Lemon (Sr) Viewmont 19:41.8

55. Helen Glaze (Sr) Davis 19:47.2

67. Tempe Anderson (Sr.) Viewmont 20:04.6

86. Lexi Toronto (Sr) Viewmont 20:31.9

90. Lyndsey Parke (Sr) Viewmont 20:39.1

95. Addison Loveland (Fr) Davis 20:49.3

5000 meter boys elite

Teams: 5. Davis 235

7. Viewmont 249

11. Farmington 272

1. Tayshaun Ogomo (Sr) Herriman 15:02.4

9. Hayden Hooper (Sr) Bountiful 15:27.09

19. Peter Gehring (Sr) Viewmont 15:39.5

20. Simon Barlow (Sr) Bountiful 15:42.0

25. Landon Sturgeon (Sr) Farmington 15:48.4

30. Talmage Bruschke (Sr) Viewmont 15:54.1

33. Jonny Reed (Sr) Davis 15:59.5

43. Joseph Miller (Sr) Farmington 16:05.0

50. Harrison Skousen (So) Davis 16:08.8

65. Ethan Lund (Sr) Farmington 16:20.3

69. Carter Rawlings (Sr) Davis 16:23.0

70. Jonas Clay (So) Davis 16:24.3

80. Cade Rawlngs (Sr) Davis 16:31.3

81. David Tervort (Sr) Viewmont 16:31.8

92. Sam Hooper (Jr) Viewmont 16:40.2

Freshman girls

5. Quincy Marshall (Viewmont) 20:33.6

27. Emery Perry (Viewmont) 21:34.0

30 Kathryn Lee (Viewmont) 21:34.8

31. Kimberly Pace (Woods Cross) 21:36.1

51. Camry Randall (Viewmont) 22:24.4 Freshman boys

10. Felix Pexton (Viewmont) 17:25.3

11. Micah Hooper (Viewmont) 17:26.2)

Boys JV–Sec. 1

Team: 1. Davis 28

2. Blake Alvey (Sr) Davis 17:40.5

4. Noan Hauck (So) Davis 17:53.2

5. Devin Black (So) Davis 17:53.5

7. Levi Jackman (So) Davis 18:01.6

10. Samuel Lundberg (Sr) Davis 18:13.2

13. Parker Olsen (So) Davis 18:17.7

21. James Peters (Sr) Davis 18:31.2

Boys JV-Sec. 2

4. Hyrum Elder (Jr) Viewmont 17:23.0

10. Jay Remington (Sr) Viewmont 17:53.9

23. Adam Bott (Jr) Woods Cross 18:28.0

27. Gabe Jardine (So) Viewmont 18:37.6

Girls JV-Sec. 1

7. Anna Hirst (Jr) Davis 22:51.2

11. Ella Draxler (Jr) Davis 23;25.9

Girls JV-Sec. 2

9.Ashley Covey (Jr) Viewmont 22:26.8

30. Eva Van Orman (Sr) Viewmont 23.39.1 l

WXHS boys golf ends Region 5 regular season with another win; Sam Bennett wins medalist honors

The Woods Cross High boys golf team won its fifth straight tournament in regular season play, this time at Crane Field. The Wildcats’ Sam Bennett won medalist honors with a seven-under-par 65.

By Catherine Garrett

c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Woods Cross

Woods Cross won a fifth consecutive Region 5 tournament at Crane Field Sept. 24. The Wildcats were led by Sam Bennett with a seven-under-par 65, one shot ahead of Bonneville’s Josh Wallis.

“I was really nervous about this tournament because we struggled at it last year,” said head coach David Simon. “The depth of our team really came out in this tournament. The entire region also played really well.”

Clayton Schmitt tied for fourth

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seasons in a row.

The Redhawks enter their last game of the season at home against Box Elder on Oct. 3 with a record of 12-3. Bountiful is also on an eightgame winning streak, with many of those victories being blowouts.

On Tuesday, the Redhawks routed Clearfield on the road, 5-1. After leading just 1-0 at the break, Bountiful reeled off four second-half goals to pull away. Belle Sorensen was the offensive star, as she has been so many times. The junior had three goals, giving her 24 on the season, seventh in the state and first in Class 5A. Paige Jensen had a goal and two assists, while Alivia Roberts and Isabelle Hill each had goals. Bella Morgan added an assist.

Bountiful also defeated Viewmont on Sept. 26, running away with a 5-0 shutout win. Sorensen had two goals and an assist. Emmy Sorenson had a goal and two assists. Meanwhile,

with a 68 while Landon Day was also top-12 with a 70, tying for ninth place. Other scores for Woods Cross were Josh Allen 71, Lance Henriksen 72, Dylan Markisich and Brooks Bybee 73 and Jackson Bodily 75.

The other region teams also took notice of the play of Woods Cross at Crane Field. “Their scores were really low. They were amazing,” said Viewmont High assistant coach Blake Barnes.

Currently, Markisich is third individually in Region 5 with Schmitt seventh and Bennett tied for 10th.

Viewmont

At Crane Field, Corver Barnes shot a three-under-69, tying for sixth place, to help Viewmont take fifth. Other scores for the Vikings were Oliver Gladwell with a 72, James Gardner with a 74 and Kimball Essig with a personal-best 77.

“It went well with really low

Morgan had a goal and an assist, Millie McPheters scored once and Myka Page assisted on a goal. In the net, goalkeeper Eliza Naegle recorded the shutout, No. 6.5 for her on the year.

Bountiful has been prolific offensively this season. Not only has Sorensen been the top scorer in 5A (she now has 56 goals in her career), but Page has added 16 goals and 10 assists. Izzy Hill has five goals, and Sophie Winzeler has contributed four goals and seven assists for the Redhawks. Sorenson had nine assists and a pair of goals.

Viewmont

At 7-6 in league play, the Vikings head into their regular-season finale against Roy on Thursday in a tie for fourth place in Region 5. They are 8-8 overall.

Viewmont has struggled the last two games defensively, allowing 10 total goals. Following its 5-0 loss at Bountiful, Viewmont dropped a 5-2

scores for the whole field,” said assistant coach Blake Barnes. “We are hoping to take some of the positives into region next week.”

Also competing for Viewmont were Brigham Shupe and Chase Dalton, who had rounds of 81, Joe Gladwell with an 83 and Mike Archibald with an 88.

Corver Barnes sits in fifth place in Region 5 while Oliver Gladwell is eighth.

Bountiful

At Crane Field, Bountiful was six shots back of Woods Cross to finish in second place behind the play of Jack Jordan’s 69 which tied him for sixth and Ty Cottle, who tied for ninth with a 70. Other scores for the Redhawks were Cody Forbes 71, Luke Smith 72, Jett Danowski 74, Joe Stobbe 79, Andrew Johnson 80 and Scotty Theobald 83.

Bountiful has three golfers in the

decision at Box Elder on Tuesday. The Vikings were down 3-1 at halftime and were outscored 2-1 in the second half. All five Box Elder goals came from one player.

The Vikings like their chances in the final game of the regular season at home against Roy. In the first meeting between the two teams, Viewmont earned a convincing 4-0 victory on Sept. 3.

Viewmont’s top offensive performer this season has been junior midfielder Annie Layton. She has scored a team-high seven goals to bring her career total to 14. Lucy Morris and Raegan Rast each have two goals. Tally Smith has four assists to pace the Vikings. Goalie Susan Lamb has been solid in the net, posting seven shutouts.

Woods Cross

The Wildcats are 6-7 in league play and 6-10 overall, with a home game against Northridge this Thurs-

top 12 in Region 5 with Cottle fourth, Jordan ninth and Smith tied for 10th.

Davis

Davis placed third at Bountiful Ridge Sept. 23 with a team score of 295. The Darts were led by Max Landon who shot a 71, tying for fourth individually.

“Bountiful Ridge was in amazing shape and the greens seemed to be the Bountiful Ridge of oil. Once again, our top four players really played solid and got us four scores to keep us in contention,” said head coach Josh Roberts. “Max was +3 after the first nine and fought hard to claw his way back into the round.”

Jack Christiansen had a round of 73 with “another impressive showing,” according to Roberts, while Jacob Merrill “continues his solid play” with a 75. Jackson Gross shot a 76 to complete Davis’ top four scores. l

day the final game on the schedule. Woods Cross enters the contest against Northridge having won three of its last four games. The lone defeat in that span came Sept. 26 in a shootout against Bonneville on the road. The game went into penalty kicks after a scoreless regulation and two overtime periods. In the shootout, Bonneville prevailed by making three penalty kicks to one for Woods Cross. The Wildcats rebounded, however, with a big 4-1 victory at Roy on Tuesday. Woods Cross scored twice in each half and shut out the Royals in the final 40 minutes. Bailey Brown had a stellar performance. The senior scored two goals and had an assist to help her team beat Roy for the second time this season. Sydney Oaks and Rylee Linton each had a goal and an assist, while Lucy Bahr also assisted on a goal.

On the year, Brown is the team leader with eight goals, while Clara Howes has six and Oaks has five to go along with a team-best 10 assists. l

October arrives, leaving three regular-season games for local prep football teams

Only three games remain in the high school football regular season. Region races are still wide open.

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

You know when the calendar turns to October that high school football starts to wind down.

The regular season, which begins in mid-August, will end Oct. 18 for local teams. Davis County teams will spend the stretch trying to improve their RPI rankings so they can earn a good seed for the state tournament.

With three games to go, Davis and Farmington in Region 1 and Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross in Region 5 each had winning records.

Davis

The Darts ran into a strong defense last Friday at Fremont, falling to the Silverwolves 19-10. Coming into the contest, Davis had won five games in a row and had averaged 51.8 points per game during that span.

But Davis had a hard time against Fremont.

The Darts were up 7-6 at halftime, playing good defense of their own. Jaxton Itaaheau hauled in a 37-yard touchdown pass from Tradon Bessinger with 2:12 to go in the first quarter. It was his 28th TD pass of the season, tops in Class 6A. Neither team scored in the second.

Fremont went up 12-7 midway through the third, and Davis cut it to 12-10 with just under four minutes to play in the quarter when Finn Garff hit a 36-yard field goal. But the Darts didn’t score again, and Fremont put the game away with a touchdown with under five minutes to go.

Davis struggled on the ground, rushing for just 39 yards. Bessinger had 318 passing yards but tossed two touchdowns. He had only thrown one all season going into the contest. Itaaheau and Bode Sparrow each had more than 100 yards receiving on the day, totaling 113 and 101, respectively, on five catches apiece. Juni Moala racked up 14 tackles, while Cole Lark had 11 tackles and a sack. Sparrow had eight tackles and an interception on defense.

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the Vikings in three sets 25-20, 1625, 15-8 behind the efforts of Sophia Borges. “Sophia did an amazing job at staying focused and disciplined the whole game,” Hilton said. “She was so aggressive on the net and kept multiple rally’s going because of her effort. She was awesome last night!”

Against Bonneville Sept. 26, the Wildcats won 25-12, 25-13, 25-15. Sophomore setter Zamari Christensen recorded her 1,000th career assist in the match. “This is a huge milestone for any setter, especially one that is a sophomore,” said Hilton. “We are super proud of Z and all of her accomplishments. For the match, she also served very tough with a perfect serve percentage that included three aces, hit a .667 with four kills and had 31 assists for the match.”

In the JV match against the Lakers, Woods Cross won 25-15, 25-23, 15-13.

The Player of the Match was Daesha Roberts. “Daesha was chosen for her resilience,” Hilton said. “She

The 5-2 Darts (1-1 in Region 1) host Layton on Friday.

Farmington

The Phoenix have won two of their last three games after starting 0-4. Last Friday, they picked up a key 24-17 win at home over Layton to move to 1-1 in league play.

Farmington fell behind 7-0 early on an interception return for a touchdown by Layton. The Phoenix then went on a 24-0 run, starting with an 8-yard blocked kick return by Kava Fiefia late in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Travis Hoopes scored on an 8-yard TD run, putting the Phoenix up 14-7 at halftime. In the third quarter, Jaxon Beynon hit a 40-yard field goal, followed by a 6-yard touchdown run by Lucas Peterson just 46 seconds later.

Layton scored 10 points in the fourth quarter and held Farmington off the board, but the Phoenix held on for the seven-point win, improving to 2-5 on the season.

Peterson had 112 yards rushing and a touchdown on 17 carries. Hoopes added 98 yards and a score on the ground to go along with five catches for 38 yards. Farmington intercepted three Layton passes, with Afu Fiefia, Carter Tingey and Peterson doing the honors. Peterson also led the way with seven tackles.

This Friday, the Phoenix travel to

kept a smile on her face and cheered all night for all three teams. She went onto the court and made big impacts at crucial moments in the game. We’re super proud of her.”

The sophomore squad lost in three sets to Bonneville 25-13, 20-25, 15-9 with Claire Young being recognized by Hilton. “No matter the outcome of the play or game, she stays positive the whole time,” Hilton said. “She helped keep her team’s attitude up, was such a great teammate and continued to give her support the whole match.”

Woods Cross improved to 5-1 in the Region 5 standings and are 11-3 overall.

Viewmont

Viewmont lost to Woods Cross in three sets Sept. 24.

Against Bountiful Sept. 26, the Vikings lost in three sets.

“We showed great tenacity, and our girls played with the most heart and energy I have seen all season,” said head coach Karl Lippa.

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Bountiful

The Redhawks moved to 6-1 on the year and 3-1 in Region 5 with a 41-0 shutout win over Clearfield last Friday. Bountiful has now won three games in a row.

Bountiful scored all 41 of its points in the first three quarters and totaled 21 in the first quarter alone. Siaki Fekitoa rumbled 43 yards into the end zone in the second quarter to put his team up 28-0 at halftime. The Redhawks added 13 more points in the third quarter to punctuate the dominant performance. Junior Tippy took a pass from Emerson Geilman 15 yards into the end zone early in the third. Dawson Allsop then ran 15 yards for another score with just under four minutes left before the fourth quarter.

Fekitoa had a big night, churning out 137 yards rushing on only seven carries. Allsop had eight carries for 68 yards. Geilman had two touchdown passes and 163 yards on 10 of 14 passing. Brian Bushman led the Redhawks with four catches for 53 yards. Eight other players had catches. Allsop also paced the defense with eight tackles. Manu Tia and Marlow Watson each had a sack.

The Redhawks are a game behind region-leading Roy. Bountiful takes on Box Elder at home this Friday.

Sept. 27-28, Viewmont went 6-2 with straight-set wins over Juan Diego, West Jordan and Tooele – while also defeating West and Bonneville. Its only losses on the weekend were to 6A’s Lone Peak and Copper Hills.

“This was excellent for us to play and work on some things we have needed to while playing teams outside of our region,” Lippa said. “I am excited to see where we can take that momentum if we work as a team to work hard for our remaining region schedule.”

The Vikings are now 8-8 on the season and 2-4 in Region 5 play.

Farmington

Farmington swept Weber 3-0 Sept. 24.

The Phoenix squad was led by senior Ellyse Taylor with nine kills and senior Sydney Smith with seven. Junior Kylee Day ran the offense with 18 assists while also recording six aces from the serving line. Defensively, senior Calia Miller had 16 digs with senior Becca Wansgard and Taylor adding 15 and 14, respectively.

Viewmont

The Vikings have now surpassed last season’s win total, with just three more games to go. Now 5-2, Viewmont impressively defeated Box Elder 49-21 last Friday.

Viewmont played a nearly flawless first half in racing to a commanding 42-6 lead.

Quarterback Titan Longson was brilliant on the day. The senior quarterback threw five touchdown passes in the first half alone. He connected twice with Drez Jensen (63 yards and 19 yards) and once with Jordan Jones (10 yards), Benji Tolman (14 yards), Kingston Mickens (18 yards). On the final play of the first half, Mickens threw a 14-yard touchdown completion to Jones on a trick play.

Longson had 389 yards passing on the night. He also completed 86% of his passes – 25 of 29. Jones had eight catches for 116 yards, and Jensen caught five balls for 98 yards. Mickens added four catches for 76 yards.

The defense allowed just four completions and 53 yards all night. Blake Moore and Cooper Willoughby each had eight tackles.

The Vikings have a big game this Friday at home against Roy. Viewmont is 2-2 in region play.

Woods Cross

Woods Cross is also 2-2 in Region 5. The Wildcats fell to Roy last Friday, 33-14, to drop to 4-3 overall.

The loss came despite another big night from junior running back Viliami Tapa’atoutai. He posted his fourth 100yard game of the season against Roy, rushing for 111 yards on 26 carries. Krew Fornelius had a 44-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter from Jesse Simmons. With 4:37 to go in the third quarter, Ryker Martin had a 38yard TD reception from Simmons. That score cut the margin to 20-14 heading into the fourth quarter. But Roy blanked Woods Cross 13-0 in the fourth quarter.

The Wildcats host Northridge this Friday for a chance to get above .500 in region play. l

Against Layton Sept. 16, Farmington lost a tough five-setter 19-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-17, 15-12.

The Phoenix are now 1-2 in Region 1 and 6-10 this season.

Davis

Davis lost to Fremont 25-23, 2522, 25-20 Sept. 24. The Darts were led by senior Avery Jensen with six kills and senior Leah Tuft had five. Jensen and senior Olivia Checketts combined for 14 assists in leading the offense while Checketts served up three aces. On defense, Tuft had nine digs and Checketts eight with junior Alex Harris and senior Paige Halliday each recording four blocks at the net.

Against Syracuse Sept. 26, Davis again lost in three sets 25-13, 25-10, 25-13. Halliday put away seven kills, hitting .429, while Harris was also efficient – hitting at a .400 clip – for her two kills. Checketts and Tuft had 17 of the team’s 36 digs.

The Darts fell to 0-3 in Region 1 play and 6-14 overall. l

THE VIEWMONT VIKING football team beats Box Elder High 49 to 21. #20 Ryan Tillman runs against a wall of purple Box Elder players.

Photo by Carl Page

The best hiking trails near Davis County for every skill level

Davis County offers a variety of hiking trails for all skill levels, from easy family-friendly paths to challenging routes for experienced hikers, ensuring something for everyone to enjoy in the great outdoors.

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

Davis County is a gem for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of hiking trails that cater to all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker looking for a challenging adventure or a beginner seeking a leisurely stroll through nature, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a guide to some of the best hiking trails in the area, categorized by skill level.

Easy Trails: Perfect for Beginners and Families

Jensen Park Trail

Distance: 2.4 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Minimal

Description: This paved trail is an ideal choice for a family-friendly outing, offering a serene environment that's perfect for kids and pets alike. The gentle path meanders alongside a charming pond, where many visitors enjoy fishing. It’s a fantastic option for beginner hikers and families with young children looking for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Great Salt Lake Marina Path

Distance: 0.3 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Minimal

Description: For an easy, scenic walk, the Great Salt Lake Marina Path is ideal. This flat, paved trail provides fantastic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. It’s a great option for families or those looking for a gentle introduction to hiking.

Moderate Trails: For the Intermediate Hiker

South Deuel Creek Trail

Distance: 3.9 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 1,204 feet

Description: The South Deuel Creek Trail offers a more challenging hike, beginning with a steep ascent. As you navigate the climb, you'll be enveloped by lush greenery and trees, with the soothing sound of a rushing creek enhancing the trail’s natural

beauty. The stunning surroundings might make you forget you’re out of breath. However, this trail is more technical, so it may be a bit tough for young children.

Farmington Creek Trail

Distance: 4.3 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 1,309 feet

Description: This trail is a true gem, featuring a dense forest and a picturesque waterfall. Along the way, you'll encounter several lookout points offering breathtaking views. Most of the trail is shaded, although some sections can be muddy and slippery. Following Farmington Creek, the route includes a few creek crossings. To reach the base of the falls, you can choose between navigating switchbacks or using a rope for a more direct descent.

The Grotto in Hornet Canyon

Distance: 2.3 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 580 feet

Description: This trail offers a fantastic reward for your efforts. An offshoot of the Steed Creek Trail, it meanders through Hornet Canyon, following Hornet Creek. The finale is a stunning water display, featuring a weeping wall, two beautiful waterfalls, and a semi-deep pool. A massive boulder near the falls serves as a perfect natural seat to catch your breath and enjoy the scenic beauty. Be sure

to bring water shoes, as you'll need to cross a shallow creek before starting the main section of the hike. The trail alternates between sunny and shaded sections and is best suited for more experienced hikers, as its narrow path can be challenging for small children. Difficult Trails: For Experienced Hikers

Adams Canyon Trail Distance: 3.5 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 1,430 feet

Description: The Adams Canyon Trail is a moderately challenging hike that features a mix of switchbacks, rocky terrain, and shaded paths as it ascends through a scenic canyon. Hikers are rewarded with a stunning 40foot waterfall at the trail's end, making the effort worthwhile. This hike requires some stamina but is accessible for most hikers with moderate experience. The trail offers a beautiful combination of forested areas and sweeping views, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

Holbrook Canyon Trail

Distance: 9.9 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 3,202 feet

Description: This scenic trail follows Holbrook Creek through a lush, shaded canyon, offering a peaceful escape into nature. The path includes gentle inclines, rocky terrain, and several creek crossings, making it a bit adventurous. The trail is well-known for its beautiful foliage, especially in the fall, and the sound of the flowing

creek adds to the tranquil atmosphere. Ideal for hikers with some experience, the Holbrook Canyon Trail is a delightful choice for those seeking a serene and moderately strenuous hike.

Kenney Creek Trail

Distance: 4.6 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 2,178 feet

Description: The trail winds through a picturesque canyon, featuring a steady incline, dense forests, and several creek crossings. Along the way, hikers are treated to beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and a peaceful, natural environment. The trail can be rocky and steep in sections, making it ideal for hikers with some experience. The serenity and lush landscape make it a rewarding hike for those seeking a bit of solitude and nature.

Tips for Hikers of All Levels

Prepare Adequately: Always carry sufficient water, snacks, and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.

Know Your Limits: Choose trails that match your fitness level and hiking experience.

Respect Nature: Follow Leave No Trace principles to preserve the beauty of the trails.

Whether you’re aiming for a serene walk or a strenuous adventure, Davis County provides an array of trails that cater to all levels of hikers. l

Important information about the 2024 Waterfowl season

Waterfowl hunting season has arrived, and the Utah Division of Wildlife resources wants to remind hunters and prospective hunters of the laws, rules and regulations surrounding this hunting season.

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has published several important facts and guides about the 2024 waterfowl hunting season. At the time of going to press, it’s open season on many Utah waterfowl with a few exceptions. The Utah DWR has offered the following guidelines to ensure a happy and successful hunting season this year.

In order to hunt waterfowl this year, hunters need a small game or combination hunting license. Hunters will also

be required to have a Harvest Information Program (HIP) number in order to hunt waterfowl or migratory upland species. Hunters also need a federal duck stamp if they are 16 years or older.

Ducks in Utah have a healthy population, as opposed to the national average, which is down 4% from the longterm average. Drought and disease have been the major culprits for the lack of reproduction in ducks this year, but experts have reported excellent duck production in waterfowl areas in the state.

“Many prairie pothole regions in North America that are of critical importance to breeding waterfowl species were dry last year, due to drought,” DWR Migratory Bird Coordinator Jason Jones said. “These conditions have persisted over several years, so generally waterfowl production was below average last year. Waterfowl numbers usually peak in mid-September in Utah, with the dabblers coming first, and the divers usually migrating through a bit

later in October.”

“Utah waterfowl hunters may experience fewer birds coming through Utah this hunting season, compared to the last 10 years. However, green-winged teal look to be far above their population objective, which is great for Utah waterfowl hunters. Also, water conditions in the managed wetland areas and in the shallow bays around the Great Salt Lake are in better condition than in the recent past.”

The DWR states that there are generally 15 different species of duck that can be found around the state throughout the year.

“Hunters can greatly improve their success during the duck hunt by spending some time scouting before each hunt,” Jones said. “Learning where and when birds are in a specific location can allow hunters to be where the birds want to be when they want to be there, and will greatly increase the number of birds they harvest.”

The DWR also suggests hunters look for ducks in specific and varied habitats that are suited to different species. The other suggestions include using different duck calls, as well as trained hunting dogs to assist with the hunt, both in flushing out ducks and retrieving downed birds as well.

According to a DWR press release, the general-season duck hunt runs from Oct. 5 to Jan. 18, 2025 in Utah’s northern zone and runs from Oct. 12 to Jan. 25, 2025 in the southern zone. The northern zone youth waterfowl hunt takes place on Sept. 21, and the southern zone youth hunt will happen on Sept. 28. Check the Utah Waterfowl Guidebook for the boundaries of the two zones and to see the bag limits for ducks.

More information on waterfowl hunting this season, other species available to hunt, and more information on laws, regulations and helpful hunting tips can all be found at the Utah DWR website, at wildlife.utah.gov. l

FARMINGTON CREEK TRAIL.

SOUTH DEUEL CREEK TRAIL.

Photos by Bailey Chism

WHAT TO WATCH

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ and ‘His Three Daughters’ explore different forms of tragedy

By Jenniffer Wardell

The Movie Critic

Joker: Folie à Deux (in theaters)

I think Todd Phillips feels like we missed the point of “Joker.”

Phillips also directed the wildly popular 2019 movie, a profoundly bleak take that turned the classic villain into a mentally ill folk hero. Though Phillips acknowledges the public response in his new film, bringing it in-universe to give Arthur Fleck a ton of fans, he also makes it clear that any mystique Joker has is purely in the eyes of the people. “Joker: Folie à Deux” strips all that away to reveal Fleck as an utterly tragic, pathetic figure, so desperate for attention and “love” that he gets swept away by forces beyond his control.

It's a strong artistic statement, and it’s one of the most unique comic book adaptations to hit the screen in a long time. Sadly, Phillips is so insistent in his message that he sacrifices an entertaining version of the film, short-circuiting many of the musical numbers and getting too caught up in recapping huge chunks of the original movie. We’re left with only glimpses of the more dynamic version of the movie promised in the trailers, particularly a transcendent number set to Stevie Wonder’s “For Once in My Life.”

At least the leads are interesting. Joaquin Phoenix doubles down on his Oscar-winning performance in the original, a desperate figure torn between conflicting desires. Lady Gaga’s Harleen Quinzel is

the real revelation, flipping the traditional version of the character to make her own tender, malicious creation. She even sabotages her own voice for certain musical numbers, though it’s a crime that the movie didn’t give her more of a chance to sing. The movie should have given her more of a chance to do so many things.

Joker’s the one with his name in the title, but it’s Harley Quinn that has a real future as a villain.

Grade: Two stars

His Three Daughters (Netflix)

There’s nothing more complicated than a grieving family.

In the hands of a really fantas-

tic trio of actresses, however, that complication is a wonderful thing for audiences. Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, and Elizabeth Olsen are both the meat and the heart of “His Three Daughters,” an exploration of how three sisters deal with the impending death of their father. It’s a contained movie, carefully structured and almost play-like at times, but the amazing cast turns it into a rich, nuanced tapestry of love, resentment, and the way some things can only be understood by family. Add on a fantastical, heartwrenching ending, and you have a complicated story as beautiful as life itself.

Though it requires patience to

let the story unfold properly, the slowly deepening understanding of the characters is enough to hold your attention. Lyonne delivers the most nuanced performance of her career, offering a quiet tenderness that easily draws audience sympathies. Coon brings depth to her character’s prickliness, while Olsen brings moments of richly needed humor. Jovan Adepo is electric in his brief time onscreen, and Jay O. Sanders is fundamental to the fantastic finale.

Grief is never an easy thing, but in movies like “His Three Daughters” it can be beautiful.

Grade: Three and a half stars

Credit for photo ©Warner Bros.

Morgan girls soccer upsets Ogden, 3-2

MORGAN—Behind two first-half goals from Lacie Poll and a third from Reece Crowther, the Trojans hang on to defeat Ogden for the first time since Sept. 28, 2022

By Brian Shaw shawproducer@gmail.com

This win has been a long time coming for Morgan’s girls soccer program.

One they’ve been building toward for themselves all season. Built, in part, on the back of a jersey worn by a certain No. 16 after her second goal caromed into the net during Morgan’s stunning 3-2 win over Ogden Tuesday Sept. 24.

That person was Lacie Poll. The senior scored two first half goals in Morgan’s first win over Ogden since Sept. 28, 2022 – freshman Reece Crowther had the other.

Poll herself is well on her way to rewriting the school’s record book for goals scored, with 20 through 10 games. What’s rather shocking is that the senior, who ranks among the state’s top 10 scorers, has bagged at least one goal in the 10 games she’s played.

Poll, who is uncommitted to a college at the moment, is one goal away from matching the 21 she scored in 2021 as a freshman – the last time Morgan won a state championship.

Versatile enough to play at either forward or attacking midfielder, the 5-foot-4-inch, 120-pound senior Poll has been clinical in front of goal for her Wasatch SC club team and the Trojans.

But, Poll has had some help this season. With a balanced lineup, the Trojans have been led by senior Macie Burton, a Utah Tech commit who’s scored 10 goals. Junior Kapree Charlton has bagged nine, followed by Crowther [7]. Senior Macey Miller and sophomore Saige Jones each have

scored three, while sophomores Lily Evans and Amy Thomas have bagged two goals each for Morgan. Also contributing to the Trojans’ attack: sophomores Mia Sommers and Kendall Peterson, who have had one goal each in addition to junior Brooklyn Allgaier, who’s had several assists.

Over all 14 games, Morgan [9-5] has proven it is a contender. In the Trojans 3-2 victory over Ogden, for example, Morgan held a 2-goal lead until Ogden grabbed one back.

After that point though, it was the Trojans clawing back and not the Tigers.

From that point forward against Ogden, the goalkeepers took over, a focal point for a position that is three players deep. Sophomores Maddie Fisher and Skye Bernardo have each earned 3.33 and 1.33 shutouts respectively, and Krystel Kinsey 0.33 of an-

other shutout for Morgan, who should be rewarded for the program’s biggest win in three years with a top-4 seed when the next Class 3A RPI rankings come out because the Trojans also blanked No. 5 Grantsville 8-0 the previous week.

That is important, because it would give Morgan, who has four games left to play in the regular season after a 5-1 home win over Union Sept. 26, an opportunity to rest up while other teams are playing in the 3A first round. It also ensures, barring disaster, that the Trojans’ second-round opponent will be among the bottom five schools in 3A.

Though nothing ever guarantees a smooth and easy path to the state semifinals for Morgan, that top 4 seed would assure the Trojans play home games from the 3A second round until the state semis. That’s also important because Morgan has only lost once at

home this year. In football in the 3A North, the Trojans set a school record for points scored in a 72-0 win at Ben Lomond this past Friday, moving their record to 6-0. l

Morgan girls tennis wins Region 13 Championship

MORGAN—The Morgan High girls tennis team placed first at the Region 13 tennis tournament. They shared the title with Rowland Hall and Grantsville. Macey Dee earned an individual title at 2nd Singles while Sophie Rabe, Vyvian Bailey, and the 1st Doubles Duo of Bella Dickman and Willa Anderton placed second. State tennis will be Oct. 4 and 5 at Liberty Park.

By Liisa London Mecham holaprivet@yahoo.com

In a tight battle, the Morgan girls tennis team clinched a three-way share of the Region 13 tennis title. Morgan battled Rowland Hall and Grantsville to the final matches that resulted in the three-way tie. Each player earned points that lifted the Trojans to the championship.

Four Trojan athletes advanced to the finals in 1st Singles, 1st Doubles, 2nd Singles and 3rd Singles. At the end of the day Macey Dee triumphed at 2nd Singles and earned the Region Championship. In a hard fought battle for 1st Singles, Sophie Rabe fell 6-2, 7-6 (3), earning second place. A similarly close contest took place in the 1st Doubles match where Willa Anderton and Bella Dickman came so close to victory but finished second as well (7-5, 7-6 (4)). At 3rd Singles, freshman Vyvian Bailey also garnered second place.

In the 2nd Doubles match, Syd Jensen and Kai-

tlyn Carter suffered a loss in the semifinals but rebounded to place third.

“I was so pleased with how everyone played,”

Coach Katherine Hadley said. “They are such a great group of girls and they are motivated to fight

hard next week at state.”

The team plays at State at Liberty Park this week Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5.

THE 2024-25 Morgan Trojans girls soccer team.

SENIOR forward Lacie Poll. Photos courtesy of Lynzee Ouellette

THE MORGAN HIGH TENNIS team celebrates their Region 13 championship. The Trojans earned a share of the title with Grantsville and Rowland Hall.

1ST SINGLES SOPHIE RABE, 2nd singles Macey Dee and 3rd singles Vyvian Bailey pose with the Region 13 trophy.

Photos courtesy of Kendra Rabe

Utah ranks fourth in national happiness study

Utah ranks fourth in a WalletHub happiness study, excelling in work and community but falling in emotional and physical well-being

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

The Beehive State remains one of the happiest places to live in the U.S., although it has slipped a bit in the rankings. A recent study by WalletHub places Utah in fourth place for overall happiness, a drop from its previous position at number one in 2023. The top three happiest states this year are Hawaii, Maryland, and New Jersey.

WalletHub’s research analyzed 30 different factors that contribute to happiness across all 50 states, including indicators such as career satisfaction, sports participation, suicide rates, life expectancy, work-life balance, job security, safety, divorce rates, and climate conditions. These indicators were grouped into three main categories: emotional and physical wellbeing, work environment, and community and environmental factors.

While Utah continues to excel in the work and

community aspects of happiness, it has seen a decline in the emotional and physical well-being categories. This slight downward trend has been evident since 2021 when Utah was ranked as the happiest state. It fell to fourth place in 2022, regained the top spot in 2023, only to drop to fourth again in the latest report.

“Happiness is influenced by both internal and external factors,” WalletHub financial writer Adam McCann explained. “While we can’t control everything,

we can boost our happiness by adopting a positive outlook, surrounding ourselves with loved ones, and engaging in activities we enjoy.”

Despite the slight decline, Utah continues to stand out in several key areas. According to WalletHub’s analysis, the state has the fewest work hours, the highest volunteer rate, and the lowest divorce rate in the country. Additionally, Utah ranks fourth in safety, trailing behind Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. It also ties for third place in low longterm unemployment with Alabama and North Dakota, and has the second-highest rate of sports participation in the U.S., only behind neighboring Colorado. Other notable achievements for Utah include ranking 18th for sufficient sleep, 10th for income growth, and 15th for the percentage of adults who feel active and productive.

Experts consulted for the study recommend regular exercise (at least three times a week), helping others, and eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables as ways to boost happiness. Additionally, finding a fulfilling career where you feel appreciated can significantly enhance overall life satisfaction. l

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ENSIGN PEAK overlooking the Salt Lake Valley.

Photo by Bailey Chism

MHS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Jodie Larsen

By Bryson Hone b.hone@themorgannews.com

Morgan High School students have been blessed to be taught by Jodie Larsen for the past three years. She has been a great addition to the staff and has had an amazing journey of how she got here.

Larsen was born in Salt Lake City and then moved to Southern Idaho when she was young. “The majority of my childhood was spent in Mink Creek, which is just outside of Preston,” said Larsen. “Me, my parents, and my three siblings lived in the country and loved going camping, fishing, riding fourwheelers and horses and just enjoying nature in any way we could.”

She graduated from Preston High before going to college at BYU-Idaho for four years.

After getting her degree in applied mathematics and a minor in biology, she held such a high G.P.A that she received academic scholarships for the duration of her college years. “I absolutely loved my time there and have extremely fond memories; especially since I was able to attend with one of my brothers.”

Larsen has taught college-level math for 10 years for a business whose goal was to help college students (primarily those attending WSU) test out

NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS UPON DEATH OF GRANTOR

Re: Juergen K. Mueller, Deceased Grantor of the Juergen K. and Julia F. Mueller Family Trust, dated July 17, 2017, as amended and restated.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., whose address is Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Attn: Jennifer Georg, P.O. Box 41629, Austin, Texas 78704, is the trustee of the above-entitled trust. All persons having claims against the trust are hereby required to present their written claims to the trustee at the address above within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or their claims will be forever barred.

Dated this September 27, 2024 /s/ Wells Fargo Bank, Trustee Attn Jennifer Georg PO Box 41629 Austin, Texas 78704 Tel. 737-218-5067

Publishing: 9/27/2024, 10/4/2024, 10/11/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Second Judicial District Court in and for Davis County, State of Utah

In the matter of the Estate of David Michael Sarao Probate No. 243700530

Dan Sarao whose address is 3418 SW 5th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33914 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, Lonn Litchfield, 206 8th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court at 800 West State Street, P. O. Box 769, Farmington, UT, 84025 in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Publishing: 10/4/2024

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT – STATE OF UTAH IN AND FOR DAVIS COUNTY – FARMINGTON DEPARTMENT

800 W State St, Farmington, UT 84025

DAVID DARCEY Plaintiff vs. DOROTHY P. DARCEY, a deceased individual; and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE ACTION Defendants

their required math QL classes so they could graduate sooner.

Larsen’s main job in college was being a math tutor in math labs. “I was able to help countless students do well in their classes, and to like math in general,” she said.

She enjoyed the job so much that she has continued it today. Then she started substitute teaching at MHS when she heard they needed it, “I really missed teaching,” Larsen said. “This year is my third year on staff at MHS, and I LOVE it!”

Larsen became a teacher so that students could finally understand harder math topics. “Some of the most rewarding moments for me are when stu-

dents, who have struggled with math in the past, have breakthroughs,” she said. “Seeing the joy and confidence on their faces when they solve complex problems on their own is priceless! I absolutely live for the ‘lightbulb moments’ when students understand and start to genuinely enjoy doing math.”

She believes that math is not just about numbers, it’s about teaching students to think critically and solve problems. She loves sharing her passion for math and letting them discover their potential.

Larsen makes sure to prioritize making math fun for her students. Her teaching strategy involves telling math jokes and creating silly ways of remembering things.

“To see students having fun in math is one of the best things I have experienced!” Larsen said. “I’m so lucky that I get to do what I love every day with the most amazing group of students.”

Larsen loves to travel with her husband Eric. She has been to Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Norway and Iceland just this past June.

She loves taking her dogs camping anywhere from the sand dunes to the beautiful forests of the Uintahs. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts, exploring ghost towns and experiencing new things and places.l

Your Answer must be filed with the court at 800 West State Street, Farmington, Utah 84025, and deliver or mail a copy of your response to the Attorney for David Darcey, 8833 South Redwood Road, Suite A, West Jordan, Utah 84088.

Your response must be filed with the court and served on the other party within 30 days of the last day of this publication, which is (date).

If you do not file and serve your Answer by the deadline, the other party can ask the court for a default judgment. A default judgment means the other party can get what they asked for, and you do not get the chance to tell your side of the story.

Read the complaint/Complaint

The Complaint For Quiet Title has been filed with the court and explains what the other party is asking for in their lawsuit. Read it carefully.

Finding help

The court’s Finding Legal Help web page (utcourts.gov/help) provides information about the ways you can get legal help, including the Self-Help Center, reduced-fee attorneys, limited legal help and free legal clinics.

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Se ha presentado una demanda en su contra. Si desea que el juez considere su lado, deberá presentar una respuesta por escrito dentro del periodo de tiempo establecido. La respuesta por escrito es conocida como la Respuesta.

¡Fecha límite para contestar!

Su respuesta debe presentarse ante el tribunal en 800 West State Street, Farmington, Utah 84025, y entregar o enviar por correo una copia de su respuesta al abogado de David Darcey, 8833 South Redwood Road, Suite A, West Jordan, Utah 84088.

Su respuesta debe presentarse ante el tribunal y entregarse formalmente a la otra parte dentro de los 30 días posteriores al último día de esta publicación, que es (fecha).

SUMMONS

Case No.: 240701041

Judge: David J. Williams

A lawsuit has been filed against you. You must respond in writing by the deadline for the court to consider your side. The written response is called an Answer. Deadline!

Si no presenta y hace la entrega legal de su Respuesta antes de la fecha límite, la otra parte puede pedirle a la corte un fallo por falta de comparecencia. Un fallo por incumplimiento significa que la otra parte puede obtener lo que pidió, y usted no tiene la oportunidad de contar su versión de los hechos..

Lea la demanda o petición

La Demanda de Título Silencioso se ha presentado ante el tribunal y explica lo que la otra parte está pidiendo en su demanda. Léelo con cuidado..

Cómo encontrar ayuda legal

Para información sobre maneras de obtener ayuda legal, vea nuestra página de Internet Cómo Encontrar Ayuda Legal. (utcourts.gov/help-span) Algunas maneras de obtener ayuda legal son por medio de una visita a un taller jurídico gratuito, o mediante el Centro de Ayuda. También hay ayuda legal a precios de descuento y consejo legal breve.

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JODIE LARSEN

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OBITUARY

In Memory of H. Dean Pace

March 18, 1938 – Sept. 28, 2024

MORGAN, UTAH—H. Dean Pace, age 86, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Morgan, Utah.

He was born March 18, 1938, in Wanship, Utah, the son of Harvey E. Pace and Verla Richins Pace.

Dean married his high school sweetheart, Joan Foster, of Henefer, Utah in the Salt Lake Temple on Sept. 6, 1957. They had been married for 67 years.

Dean’s mother, a talented pianist, violinist and organist, started Dean on piano lessons at the age of 5. When he was old enough, he also became his father’s right-hand at the family’s farm milking cows twice a day, feeding cattle in winter, and hauling hay in the summer. He knew how to work hard and excel at whatever he undertook.

At age 15, Dean started giving piano lessons, which he continued to do for more than 65 years, teaching students of all ages from Morgan and Summit Counties. People would place their newborns on Dean’s waiting list to secure them a spot when turning 5 or 6 years old. He graduated from North Summit High School in Coalville, Utah with the class of 1956.

Dean attended BYU with his bride Joan, graduating in 1960 with a major in Music Education with an emphasis on piano and trombone. That same year, Dean began his high school music teaching career at Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah, where he taught for two years. He then took a position at Morgan High School in Morgan, Utah, teaching music for the Morgan School District for 17 years at the high school, and for 10 years at the middle school. Dean taught and directed award-winning bands and choirs during his entire career, producing and directing 17 musicals, creating indelible high school memories for all participating students. In middle school, he developed an electronic piano lab – the first of its kind – for fifth and sixth grade students. He always credited his successes to his wife, Joan, his behind-thescenes executive assistant and stay-at-home mother of three sons.

After retirement, Dean continued performing, teaching piano, playing in a trombone choir, and, as his encore, he was elected Mayor of the City of Morgan for a four-year term. He also worked for Summerhays Music managing the instrument department in Salt Lake City, managed the Orem store,

900 North 400 West #12 North Salt Lake, UT 84054

and opened its store in St. George, Utah. He continued farming in Wanship up until the death of his father. One of his favorite places was to be in a cab of a John Deere tractor, plowing, baling hay, loading dump trucks with gravel and even pulling a rock picker from the freshly plowed fields.

Dean was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings including bishoprics, high councils, ward clerk, director of ward choirs, playing many beautiful piano and organ solos for various church services, and his favorite…ward organist.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Verla, and his in-laws Joseph and Maxine Foster. He is survived by his wife Joan, three sons, Rick (Myron), Rod (Jodi) and Ryan (Janet), five grandchildren Matthew (Monet), Madeline (Caleb), Nathan, Baylee, Clint, and two great grandchildren Kylar and Will. He is also survived by his sister, RaNae Judd (Victor) and a brother-in-law Leland Foster (Linda).

A viewing will be held on Friday, Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. and prior to services on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10 W. Young St. (the rock church), in Morgan, Utah.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10 W. Young St. (the rock church), Morgan, Utah. Interment will follow the funeral service at the South Morgan City Cemetery.

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MORGAN SPORTS PREDICTIONS

I predict Morgan High varsity football team will beat Grantsville Cowboys Varsity Football team on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. I think the final score will be Morgan 42 Grantsville 0

https://www.youtube.com/@MorganSportsNetwork/streams

THESE ARE SCORES on the Trojan stadium. Still, if you cannot make it and have other plans you can still watch it! https://morgansportsnetwork.com

Join Tyler Quickly and Ryan Turner.

These are past scores with Grantsville in football here 2022 MHS 38

Grantsville 20 2020 MHS 35 Grantsville 0. 2018 MHS 28 Grantsville 14

2016 MHS 17 Grantsville 14 2014

MHS 38 Grantsville 7 2012 MHS 41

Grantsville 7 2010 MHS 49 Grantsville 14 2008 MHS 40 Grantsville 0 2006 MHS 28 Grantsville 6 2005

Grantsville 14 Morgan 7. 2004 MHS 17 Grantsville 7 2002 MHS 27 Grantsville 6 2000 MHS 28 Grantsville 7 1998 MHS 28 Grantsville 19 1996

MHS 15 Grantsville 7 1994 MHS 28

Grantsville 25 1992 MHS 47 Grantsville 28 1990 Grantsville 27 Morgan

7. This rival is 91st 90 MORGAN –GRANTSVILLE 57 - 31 - 2 1945

CONSECUTIVE RIVALRY

GAMES – TOP 10 8 81 GRANTSVILLE – MORGAN

1958-2024 – ACTIVE Information from George B Felt keeps score for 32 seasons!

During football season, Felt says he spends about 25 hours per week studying newspaper box scores, calling scorekeepers, and assembling his popular “Felt Facts,” which is published and utilized by most of the state’s newspapers.

He has documentation of every high school football game ever played in Utah, but the records go deeper: overtime records, playoff sites, coaching records, things the Utah High School Activities Association could not begin to track. I think Morgan defense will hold Grantsville 280 total yards. 12 first down. Do you know this Trivia question?

Grantsville has started football and what year Cowboys start in football?

Answer A. 1914 B. 1915 C.1916 Bonus trivia question. How many state championships has Grantsville has won?

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By Daniel Mudrow

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3

D. 4 State championships: 4 (1992, 1996, 1997 2021) State championship record: 4-5 Most.

The Grantsville Cowboys will wear white helmets with white uniforms with red numbers with red pants. Grantsville’s new head coach is David Millward.

He was Grantsville’s Assistant coach last season. Grantsville head coach and his brother was the former Morgan offense coordinator his name was John Millward!

This is first meet as coach Jared Barlow vs David Millward

If you have question for Daniel Mudrow email and Instagram email Daniel Mudrow. AND EMAIL IT Mudrowdaniel2@gmail. com and he will answer your questions!

I think Morgan defense will hold Grantsville to 118 total yards and 8 first downs!

This is Daniel trivia question. How many Grantsville Coaches have lost their first meet against Morgan in football? Answer – nine coaches!

U.S. News names Morgan County 10th healthiest community in U.S.

MORGAN—Morgan County is the 10th healthiest community in U.S., 2024 Healthiest Communities report says.

By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

Morgan County has been ranked the 10th healthiest community in the nation by a surprising entity – U.S. News, A Weekly Report – in its 2024 Healthiest Communities report.

U.S. News used 92 metrics across 10 categories that it says drives community health – population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food and nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality and infrastructure – to determine the overall health of each community.

“More than a dozen experts in population health and well-being participated in an online survey in which they assessed each category’s relative importance to community health,” according to the U.S. News website.

U.S. NEWS used 92 metrics across 10 categories to determine the overall health of each community.

The news outlet gave Morgan County a weighted score of 752 out of a possible 1,000. The #1 rated community – Falls Church city, Va.–scored 812. Morgan County got its highest score – 93 out of 100 – for what U.S. News calls “equity.” Data gatherers looked at educational, health, income and social equity –essentially residents’ access to resources to determine that equity.

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: Who came up with Pip and her mother’s outfits on “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”? I want to wear them all.

A: You aren’t alone. The fashion in the Netflix/BBC teen drama “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” has become one of the most talked-about elements of this very talked-about show. And it’s all thanks to costume designer Charlotte Mitchell (“The Outlaws”).

The county’s lowest score at 48 was for environment – perhaps puzzling given Morgan County’s intrinsic beauty. This category looked at air and water, natural environment and natural hazards. In the remaining categories Morgan County scored mostly in the 70s and 80s.

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The costuming received praise for being a fun update of ‘90s fashion for the modern day. In an interview with the fashion blog Whatever Nevermind, Mitchell explains that she came by that naturally: “I went to art college in the ‘90s. That was my time.”

But of course, it’s not all about her. She took distinct approaches for the specific characters to build out their own personas and backstories.

She explained that, for Pip (played by Emma Myers, riding high from her breakout role in Netflix’s “Wednesday”), “She didn’t just conform to mainstream society fashion and she wasn’t trying to be street or edgy. She just had her own take on things and Pip definitely has her own take on life.”

Meanwhile, she wanted to show Pip’s mother, Leanne (Anna Maxwell Martin,

“Becoming Jane,” 2007), as “a creative, artistic, arty mom. I wanted her to be someone that would wear more fashionable [and contemporary] brands.”

Q: I know that Luke is only a parttime character on “Fire Country,” but I’d love to see more of the actor. What else has he been doing?

A: California-born actor Michael Trucco’s star started rising quickly almost the minute he graduated theater school in the late ‘90s. He’s been working steadily, mostly on TV, ever since.

Even with his role as Luke in CBS’s buzzy action-drama “Fire Country,” Trucco is still probably best known for his twoand-a-half-season run as a star in beloved sci-fi series “Battlestar Galactica” in the late ‘00s.

In the survey nearly 3,000 U.S. counties and “county equivalents” were evaluated, 500 communities were given rankings. In addition to the overall national comparison, counties were placed into peer groups to allow communities to be evaluated against more fairly competitive benchmarks.

U.S. News collaborated with the University of Missouri Extension Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems to collect and analyze the data. Data was collected from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other sources.

U.S. Today publishes this annual ranking to “help counties and county equivalents explore how they can minimize chronic disease, keep people out of the hospital, provide access to health care and lower costs. Ultimately, the platform allows communities to learn from each other, improve their efforts and create better health systems for their residents,” it says. l

As you say, “Fire Country” is only a parttime commitment for Trucco. In the meantime, he’s also continued a couple of other recurring roles — one in the ABC medical drama “The Good Doctor” and one in ABC’s cop show “The Rookie” (which, when added to his firefighter role in “Fire Country,” gets him a first-responder bingo).

He’s also become part of the unofficial acting troupe employed by director Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House”). Trucco appeared in all eight episodes of Flanagan’s 2023 miniseries “The Fall of the House of Usher” and has a role in his feature-length sci-fi drama “The Life of Chuck,” which recently debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival, ahead of getting wider distribution.

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MES TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Brooke Brooks

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

Morgan Elementary School secondgrade teacher Brooke Brooks didn’t always want to be a teacher, “At first,”she said, “I resisted going into the ‘family business’ but I knew that’s where I belonged.” After graduating from Viewmont High School, Brooks attended Weber State University, trying out different majors until teaching just clicked.

“I learned as a teacher I could do a little of all the things I was interested in,” said Brooks. “As a second-grade teacher, I am never bored and every day is different.”

For Brooks, teaching has been the perfect fit. “I love discovering how children learn. I try to use a variety of methods to help them understand a concept or become successful at a skill. The lightbulb moment is really fun for me to see.”

Brooks and her husband, Bart,

moved to Morgan in 2019, which was a return home for Bart, and a return to Utah for Brooke, the couple having lived in Houston, Texas just prior to the move. Outside of school, Brooks stays busy. “I go to a lot of sporting events for my boys,” she said. “I love gardening and working in my yard, I enjoy working out at Crossfit Unknown here in town, I love attending concerts and plays, I enjoy reading when the house is quiet, and doing anything outdoors.”

This is Brooks’ fourth year teaching second grade at Morgan Elementary, where she shares the job with Brittany Mecham. “We trade off teaching math and writing and language arts,” said Brooks, “I love working with her. Not only are we family but we are great friends and work well together.”

Brooke Brookes and her husband Bart have been married for 22 years, and together they have five sons. Payton, a

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Morgan High alumni, currently serving a mission in Boston Massachusetts, Levi, a senior at Morgan High, Hyrum, a freshman at Morgan High, Samuel who is in sixth grade, and Calvin, who is in fourth.

Monday

Hoarders

A&E 6 p.m.

This reality series depicting the lives of those who suffer from compulsive hoarding disorder returns for its 16th season with two back-to-back episodes. The first episode focuses on Tim, while the second catches up with Nathan and Kathy.

The Price Is Right at Night

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Come on down to an all-new episode! Drew Carey hosts as audience members step up to win amazing showcase prizes by correctly guessing the price of everyday items in this prime-time edition of the classic game show. What will the contestants win this time?

Tuesday

An Oprah Special: The Presleys — Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Legendary broadcaster Oprah Winfrey visits Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tenn., to interview Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, about the king of rock and roll, her mother Lisa Marie Presley and the history of rock’s most famous family.

Accused (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

The Season 2 premiere of this anthology series follows people caught up in the world of crime and punishment — but from the defendant’s point of view. This season features the likes of Debra Winger, Mercedes Ruehl, William H. Macy and Michael Chiklis.

Wednesday

Survivor

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Jeff Probst has the castaways on edge as they compete along the coast of Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands. Hoping to build upon their alliances, several contestants look to schmooze their way into the good graces of others to avoid being voted out.

The Floor (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

After a successful first season, this unique game show is back and bigger than ever. In fact, Season 2 adds 19 more contestants to make it an even 100. With more contestants vying for the $250,000 grand prize, expect things to be far more competitive.

Thursday

Big Brother (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

If ever there was a show that made living alone seem like a genius move, this is it. This season has felt like a bloodbath. While the veto made some interesting situations earlier on, even host Julie Chen Moonves must be looking over her shoulder.

Law & Order (5) KSL 7 p.m.

Living in New York City can be amazing — unless you’re a criminal. After the murder of an AI-infused dating app founder, officers Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) investigate who might want the romance-obsessed entrepreneur dead.

Friday College Football (13) KSTU 6 p.m.

Northwestern heads to Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Md., to play the University of Maryland. With Northwestern leading the rivalry 3-1, can Maryland make a notch in evening things up? Or will Northwestern continue their dominance?

Social Studies

FX 11 p.m.

High schoolers in Los Angeles discuss

As Neil Sedaka is fond of saying, “Breaking up is hard to do.” Especially if you are dating Theresa (Jasmine Vega), whose mother, Mary (Ana Ortiz), will stop at nothing to keep her daughter in a relationship, including bribery and hiring a hitman.

Saturday Night Live (5) KSL 9:30 p.m.

Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! This award-winning ensemble sketch comedy series has been entertaining audiences since 1976. Current cast members include Michael Che and Colin Jost. Ariana Grande hosts this episode. Stevie Nicks performs.

Sunday America’s Funniest Home Videos (4) KTVX 6 p.m.

When he’s not holding down the fort on “Dancing With the Stars,” host Alfonso Ribeiro sits back with a studio audience to enjoy the funniest home videos from across the U.S. After viewing all the country has to offer for the week, they vote on the best.

Tracker (2) KUTV 7 p.m.

An entire family has gone missing in the deep forests of Arkansas in this Season 2 premiere. As Colter (Justin

Monday

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Superman & Lois

The Season 4 premiere of “Superman & Lois,” which airs Monday, Oct. 7, on The CW, finds Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and the boys, Jordan (Alex Garfin) and Jonathan (Michael Bishop), struggling with their grief over the death of Superman (Tyler Hoechlin). Meanwhile, Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz) just wants to enjoy the moment.

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Though Missy Peregrym was absent from “FBI” for a while toward the end of last season, many more cases are in her future.

The Dick Wolf-produced CBS and Paramount+ drama returns Tuesday, Oct. 15, for its seventh year — the first of three that it was renewed for at once, something quite rare. Peregrym’s character, Special Agent Maggie Bell, is still concerned with taking over the raising of a late FBI peer’s (Charlotte Sullivan, “Chicago Fire”) daughter (Rose Decker, “Mare of Easttown”). She also has a big investigation to handle in the season opener, as she and her colleagues clash with CIA operatives while investigating a New York-area plumber’s murder that has global implications.

“We have a new showrunner this year, Mike Weiss [‘Chicago P.D.’], who’s fantastic,” says Peregrym, who notes another big “FBI” change with co-star Katherine Renee Kane (“Extra Ordinary,” 2016) about to leave with her federal agent character Tiffany Wallace. “We have a new person joining the team this season [‘National Treasure: Edge of History’ star Lisette Olivera, as Behavioral Analysis Unit agent Syd], and we’re really looking forward to that, though I’ve loved working with Katherine. She’s so talented, and I have nothing but love and support for her move forward in her career.”

The subplot of Maggie considering parenthood came in large part from Peregrym, a real-life mother of two, who explains, “I really just wanted to have more of a maternal side of Maggie come out, outside of work. I thought it was interesting for her to get a child through a friend, and I’m excited that we’re able to continue that storyline.

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