The Davis Journal | June 7, 2024

Picturing the past

Dr. David Yoder explains the difference between archaeology and desecration. Page 8

County leaders come together to discuss homelessness challenges and resources

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—What is the face of homelessness? For most people, it’s something that happens downtown or along Victory Road to the Capitol. It’s men and women pushing shopping carts filled with their belongings. It’s not teens and it’s not in Davis County – but it is. There are close to 1,600 homeless or atrisk teens in the county.

Leaders in the county came together recently to take part in a discussion sponsored by the Davis Journal to exchange ideas about the challenges of homelessness and available resources.

“That number of teens is the ones we know about,” said Kara Toone with Davis Education Foundation. “That’s probably an underestimation. We have kids fill out forms at the beginning of school that ask if they lack fixed adequate nighttime residence.”

Kids drift because their parents are in jail, etc., she said. “Typically homeless youth are masked. Someone will let you sleep on their couch for a few weeks until they get tired of you or you have a falling out with that friend. Maybe you were staying with your girlfriend and then you broke up.”

These kids are in dire straits, said Toone. “They just want a place to sleep tonight. They’d love to be in the same place tomorrow as today.”

Early intervention is key, she said. “If you can catch a kid in secondary school, ages 13, 14, 15, 16, there’s a di-

A TENT TUCKED AWAY near Victory Road near the State Capitol. Although many don’t believe there is a problem with homelessness in Davis County it does happen here.

rect correlation between graduation and not graduating. That’s the silver bullet. You can’t wait until they’re 27, addicted and dealing with mental illness. Graduation is a game changer.”

Extracurricular activities like choir, sports, chess club gives them a sense of community, said Toone. “It makes a difference.”

“If you’re hungry it’s hard to say

‘I’m going to choir or sports,’” said Ryan Westergard, Davis Behavioral Health CFO and Woods Cross mayor. “If you don’t have your basic needs you can't focus on treatment and recovery, that’s why we’re involved.”

It’s not just teens but adults who are experiencing homelessness, said West-

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13 new songs released in preparation for full global hymnbook

By Becky Ginos

becky.g@davisjournal.com

SALT LAKE CITY—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 13 new songs last week that are part of the gradual release of the much anticipated new global hymnbook. The full hymnbook is expected in print and digital formats by the end of 2026 in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Two of the new songs were performed at a media event at the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, May 30.

“This is a worldwide Church, a Church 17 million strong,” said Elder Isaak K. Morrison, a native of Ghana. “This is one of the ways to bring us all together, having the same hymn book with the same page numbers with the same songs. It is just a blessing that we sing together to glorify God and to draw us closer to the Savior Jesus Christ.”

“Our hope is that these new hymns and songs [will enhance] our ability to receive [Christ’s] law into our lives,” said Primary General President Susan H. Porter.

“We are grateful these hymns and songs will be available – starting now, with more to come in the future that will increase our faith and continue to inspire us to do right,” said Elder Michael T. Ringwood of the Seventy, who serves as executive director of the Priesthood and Family Department.

SOPHIA ANDRADE PERFORMS “When the Savior Comes Again” in Portuguese in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The song is one of 13 hymns included in the Church’s new global hymnbook. 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved

The hymnbook collection includes hymns submitted by Latter-day Saints from around the world. Songs were select -

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Longtime

softball coach walks off his beloved field

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

At some point you know when to hang up the jersey and take off the cleats. And, after spending more than 50 years on the diamond, long-time softball coach Butch Latey just felt it going into the 2024 spring season. “I knew it was time,” he said. “My legs are gone. I can hardly walk.”

The 82-year-old Latey’s last ride this year ended like many of his teams over the years have, with his squad going deep into the postseason and finishing near the top. The Bountiful High softball team tied for third after a 4-2 showing in the 5A state tournament, losing to eventual champion Springville 10-7 on May 22.

“Butch Latey is the epitome of what it takes to be a successful tenured high school coach,” said BHS Athletic Director Clark Stringfellow. “He doesn't do it for the pay, or for the fame, or to get gain in any way; instead, it’s all about a true love for the game and for the student-athletes themselves. He has won a lot of games and trophies, which is great, but what is more important to him is the impact he has had on countless players who have been successful in softball and even more successful in life as wives, mothers, coaches, and community members.”

Despite typically knowing all that goes on for each game during the Redhawks season, Latey was surprised with a retirement celebration April 30 just before a game against Roy – which ended in a 15-0 win. Latey said his only clue to the festivities in his honor was seeing

BOUNTIFUL HIGH softball coach

Butch Latey talks strategy with senior catcher Athena Tongaonevai in the 5A state tournament.

Photo courtesy Haven Rock Photography

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

help students overcome barriers to learning. They have been opening up in high schools across the district.

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ergard. “Everyone would love to think we live in Davis County and there are no homeless, they don’t want to believe it could happen in Davis County – but it does. It’s a growing problem that is affecting all of us.”

Davis County Commissioner Lorene Kamalu took part in the Point-inTime effort where volunteers go out in January to find those who are homeless and take count. “There were 45 people in Davis County and that’s just someone who they happened to find. There are plenty of folks who are experiencing homelessness.”

It’s surprising to learn what their barriers are, said Kamalu. “Some are things that we could just take care of but it’s a huge insurmountable barrier.”

Another aspect of homelessness is food insecurity. “Hunger affects everybody and everything you do,” said Rebekah Anderson, executive director of the Bountiful Food Pantry. “Coming in to get food is one of the easiest things you can do. People show up and we’ll give them food.”

Anderson said the pantry has had more people come in than they’ve ever had. “In April 2023 we had 137 new

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ed from 17,000 submissions after an extensive review process.

Porter sat on one of the committees. “The committees started in 2017,” she said. “In 2018, I don’t know if you remember but they (Church) reached out to church members and said, ‘What are your favorite hymns?’ and also invited members to write new hymns.”

So the committee’s been working for the last seven years, she said. “We have committees all over the church of men and women in every nation who have been reviewing the new submissions and looking at hymns from other faith traditions that we can include.”

The new collection titled “Hymns – For Home and Church” is meant to be used in church as well as at home. “It will be about one third children’s songs and two thirds hymns,” said Porter. “So again, because we’re putting them together this will be a wonderful opportunity for children to learn more of the hymns for a congregation of all ages.”

The hymnbook will have the same song list and numbering in all languages for a total of 450 to 500 hymns. It is anticipated that the hymnbook will be available in 50 languages by the end of 2030.

Sophia Andrade performed “When the Savior Comes Again” in Portuguese accompanied by guitars at the media event in the Tabernacle. The song is one of the 13 released.

The new music is available digitally through the Sacred Music and Gospel Library apps and in the online

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

clients. In April 2024, we had over 700. Look at those stats, we know there is a huge need in Davis County. I feel like we’re going to see it get worse.”

There are average, everyday Utah citizens who get in a situation where they can’t make ends meet, she said. “That can break the camel’s back for some people.”

“We sit in a good place to help people,” said Davis Technical College President Darin Brush. “We look a little more upstream after graduation. We help kids get ahead of the intergenerational problem. If they can get far enough along on an accessible path it’s a short time to a living wage job. If we can get them to graduate from high school they have a fighting chance.”

If they can’t eat they can’t learn, he said. “If they don’t have transportation or day care they can’t learn. We’re a model institution. Every single student doesn’t leave with debt. There is no financial barrier to attend Davis Tech.”

The vast majority of people don’t want to be homeless, said Westergard. “They get into a situation and they can’t get out. We all need to look at the human side of it.” l

THE HYMNS NOW AVAILABLE ARE:

• Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

• When the Savior Comes Again

• It Is Well with My Soul

• I Will Walk with Jesus

• His Eye Is on the Sparrow

• Think a Sacred Song

• As Bread Is Broken

• Bread of Life, Living Water

• Gethsemane

• Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise

• He Is Born, the Divine Christ

Child

• What Child Is This?

• Star Bright

Church Music Library at music.churchofjesuschrist.org.

“We want people to have a joyful experience living the gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Ringwood. “We want people to come to church to have a joyful experience. Sometimes in our culture you can get into a situation where it’s a duty and not necessarily a joyful experience and we’re hoping that music adds to that joyful experience. That people want to be there because it lifts their soul and makes them happy. We hope that you will come to church and walk out with an uplift that carries you through.” l

EVENTS

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Casper | ryan.c@thecityjournals.com

North Salt Lake Food Trucks Night

Monday, June 10, 5-8 p.m. Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Unity in Our Community –Juneteenth

Monday, June 10, 5-8 p.m.

Live music, vendors, food trucks

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North, North Salt Lake

Centerville Gaming Night

Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., FREE Centerville City Hall Council Room, 250 N. Main Street

Create Better Health Series

Monday, June 10, 7-8 p.m., FREE Nutrition facts labels, physical activity barriers

Food Demo: Create amazing veggies!

Bountiful Library, 725 S. Main Street

NSL Senior Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, June 12, 11 a.m. - noon

North Salt Lake City Hall, 10 E. Center Street

Davis Chamber Women in Business: Summer Social Arts in the Park/Picnic and Networking, Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Bountiful Rotary Coats for Kids Car Show

Friday, June 14, Parade at 6 p.m.

Burnout at dusk

Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Patriotic program at noon

Bountiful Main Street, Town Square and 4th North Park

Free Friday Film Series: Vivo Friday, June 14, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Centerville Movie in the Park: Onward

Friday, June 14, 7:30-10 p.m.

William Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville

Hasenyager Nature Trail Birding Adventure

Saturday, June 15, 9-10 a.m., FREE Guided bird tour in the wetlands Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

Community Clothing Swap and Mending Party

Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., FREE

Learn how fashion impacts the environment and learn basic mending skills Bring unwanted clothing and an item to mend Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 West

Kaysville Children’s Entrepreneur Market

Saturday, June 15, 5-8 p.m. Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Rd., Kaysville

Summer Nights With the Stars

An Evening with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson

Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m., $15-$50 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Free Sunday Concert Series: The Reel Folk Sunday, June 16, 7 p.m. Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

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

THE FOOD PANTRY in the Northridge High School Teen Center is available to any student in need. Teen Centers provide resources and assistance to

BLAST FROM THE PAST NEWS BRIEFS

1924

College student writer says classes lack vim

Charging that some students who attend classes are “so dead, dull, dreary and weary that they are almost defunct,” a student editorial writer declares that the professor who wears a long face needn’t be blamed for his demeanor.

“Professors should be honored as martyrs for even attempting to lecture to some classes,” the editorial says, “The students are as inspiring as a peanut, as eager as a piece of clay. What professor can be blamed for lengthening his countenance before lecturing to a group of mourners? The wonder is, from one point of view, that more of them do not wear gray gloves and black neckties.”

1934

Bountiful couple observes 70 years of happily married life together

Mr. and Mrs. William Groves of Bountiful, on Wednesday, June 6, celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary. They were married June 6, 1864, in New Zealand. They are the record holders for this territory as far as is known and one of the oldest married couples in the United States.

Mr. Groves is 91 and his wife 90.

1944

Bountiful men enjoy cake at reunion in Italy

Two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibbs of Bountiful, recently had a happy meeting in Italy brought about by a jeep driver, who made regular runs between their stations.

Corporal Charles Gibbs, 24, and Private First Class Martin H. Gibbs, 29, had been stationed only one-quarter mile apart since January.

1954

Public invited to see and sniff in rose garden

The Bountiful Flora Dell Garden Club invites everyone to visit the Bountiful Rose Garden.

There are almost 3000 rose bushed in the garden including climbers, floribundas, and hybrid teas. Sixty new rose

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bushed have been planted this spring. The American Rose Society sends new varieties as they are introduced to test them in this garden. Many other roses come from commercial growers located all over the country.

1964

Chuckwagon to aid park dev. in Centerville

The new Centerville park, with tennis courts and ball diamond at the west of Chase Lane, will benefit from the chuck wagon breakfast fundraising event to be held Saturday morning, Jun 13 at the Centerville park.

Kenneth Ogzewalla, chairman of the citizens’ committee, has asked Ned Smoot to assume the general, chairmanship for the event, the Centerville Jaycees will be in charge of the advertising.

1974

Mass transit: help or way to get us shopping in SLC?

Legislative representative Dave Irvine told the Bountiful City Council he was sure Davis County should not support no-fare for downtown Salt Lake shuttle system without asking for the same consideration for shopping areas in Davis County.

The special session of the legislature in June will consider proposals to be put on the ballot. Rep Irvine explained the various possibilities to the council including variations of no-fare and lowfare funded by an increase in sales tax or property tax.

1984

Orchard drive, 2600 South construction nearing start

BOUNTIFUL—Construction will begin within the next six weeks for widening and improving Orchard Drive between 2200 and 2600 South and 2600 South between Orchard Drive and Utah Highway 89-91.

Bountiful City engineer Jack Balling said the $1 million project will include widening of Orchard Drive to include four lanes of “even-flow” traffic with turn lanes as needed.

Full STEAM ahead at Hill Aerospace Museum

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

HILL AEROSPACE MUSEUM—

One of the biggest challenges facing parents of school-aged children is keeping them meaningfully occupied during the summer. Sure, there are movies, pool parties, and vacations, all of which have their place, but for a fun, educating experience the rest of the season, there are the STEAM programs at the Hill Aerospace Museum.

Jake Murray, Education Coordinator at the museum has been working with the program for three years now and is excited to see the return of some cherished favorites, as well as some new offerings to help kids of all ages improve learning over the summer. “We’re always looking for opportunities to get people excited,” said Murray.

Many people are familiar with the acronym, STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but fewer know the added ‘A’ in STEAM, which incorporates the arts, including design, and history. In a place like the Hill Aerospace Museum, it almost goes without saying that history design and art were a much-needed inclusion.

Along those lines, Murray introduced a new feature of the STEAM program at Hill this year, the “Aircraft Adventure Class.” This new offering will focus on six different airframes over the course of the summer, and presents students with the opportunity to not only learn more about these aircraft but also get an up-close look at each of them,

Four people rescued after canoe capsizes in Bountiful Pond

The occupants of a capsized canoe at Bountiful Pond last Saturday were assisted to shore by South Davis Metro Fire crews. They were unharmed.

Battalion 81, company 83 and company 85 were dispatched after the occupants were unable to upright the canoe. All four people were wearing life jackets, a SDMF Facebook post said. “Great reminder if you recreate in, or around water, please remember your personal flotation devices!”

Police look for driver in Hit and Run accident

The Kaysville Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a vehicle and the driver involved in a Hit and Run that took place on Monday. The incident occurred at Burton and Main Street. Please contact Det. Nicholas at Jnicholas@kaysville.gov with any information regarding the case.

“We’re very excited,” said Murray, “It’s going to be fun.”

As part of the “Aircraft Adventure Class,” Murray and the education team at the Hill Museum are looking to expand educational opportunities for a more grown-up audience as well, welcoming those who may have always been curious about specific aircraft at the museum but have never had the opportunity to get up close with one.

STEAM students at the museum will also have the opportunity to take weather classes, learning about air pressure, lightning, tornadoes and other conditions, and how aviators navigate those challenges. There will also be classes on “The Forces of Flight,” where students will learn how those giant, steel aircraft actually get airborne. And of course, the ever-popular rocket class will be returning, letting students build their own paper rockets and launch them into the air. Each of these classes are free and held on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning there is no pre-registration. Doors will open for each class 10 minutes before start time, and classes fill up at about 50 students per class. Despite the challenge of “making a product that appeals to a 4-year-old and a 17-year-old at the same time,” as Murray put it, there’s bound to be something for everyone this summer at the Hill Aerospace Museum’s STEAM programs.

More information on the STEAM program and other educational opportunities at the Hill Aerospace Museum can be found at aerospaceutah.org. l

One person extricated in multi-vehicle accident

Crews from Kaysville Fire Department’s “C” Shift responded last week to a multi-vehicle accident on southbound I-15 at Shepard Lane where one patient was pinned in a vehicle, requiring extrication to open a door and free the victim. Multiple patients were treated and transported from the scene with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a KFD Facebook post.

Road rage incident kills West Point man

Police have identified the 63-year-old man killed in an apparent road rage shooting in Clearfield Monday night.

James Edward Saccato of West Point was shot by another driver after an encounter between the two vehicles in a neighborhood around 75 N. 1000 West in Clearfield.

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According to the Clearfield Police Department, Layton City Dispatch received a 911 call around 6:25 p.m. on June 3, reporting a hit and run involving two vehicles which occurred near Industrial Parkway and SR-193 in Clearfield. The 911 caller, who was one of the involved drivers, pursued the other driver who was attempting to evade the 911 caller. The caller continued to communicate with dispatch with his updated location as he pursued the other vehicle. The vehicle being pursued came to a stop in the middle of the residential roadway near 300 North on 1200 West where the driver of this vehicle exited his vehicle and approached the pursuing vehicle which had stopped a short distance behind. The encounter resulted in the shooting death of Saccato. The 911 caller (driver of the second vehicle) was taken into custody and was cooperating with the investigation.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the actions of both drivers and are asking motorists who were in the area along SR-193 between State Street and 1000 West in Clearfield June 3 between 6:20 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. who have vehicle cameras to check those camera systems for video of a dark colored 2002 Chevy K2500 truck and a white 2000 Ford Ranger. Please contact CPD with those videos at 801-525-2800.

Slow moving brush fire caused by target shooting

A fire that broke out in Ward Canyon over the weekend was contained to one acre. South Davis Metro Fire Battalion 81, three type 6 brush trucks, and one type 3 engine fought the slow moving brush fire above the Bountiful “B”. The fire started by target shooting, according to a SDMF Facebook post.

OPINION

Unchanging principles

s the years come and go, a natural change occurs, and we invariably become either our warmest friend or our greatest enemy.

JOHN WATERBURY

But in either case, and without making excuses, given our limited knowledge, vision and experience, it becomes clear that we are usually doing the best we can at any given point in time.

If we could do more, we would....and in the future, we will!

We’re stronger today than yesterday, and tomorrow we’ll be even stronger than today. In this manner, we determine not only our destiny, but the very essence of our existence.

This is where perception becomes so important. Because in spite of the people or situations in life, our perception is the most important factor in determining who we are now, and who we will be in the future.

Based on the writings of Goethe, when we see ourselves as we are, we make ourselves worse than we are. But when we see ourselves as if we were already in the process of achieving what we are capable of, we make ourselves what we should be.

Unfortunately, worry and complacency often complicate things. Where worry creates tension and stress, complacency creates lack of tension and stress.

This is where the problems begin. On the one hand, we often worry about things which are beyond our ability to control. And when we do so, we be -

come dysfunctional. Sometimes we become skilled at being dysfunctional. On the other hand, complacency’s message is just the opposite of worry. It’s one of satisfaction with things as they are and rejection of things as they might be. “Good enough” becomes the acceptable standard. Avoid the unknown, mistrust the untried, and abhor the new.

In this manner, worry and complacency go hand in hand. The solution seems to be fairly simple: learn from the past, but don’t get lost.

Plan for the future, but don’t become preoccupied.

Live only one day at a time, but live it to the fullest.

And finally, in the midst of all the confusion and uncertainty, take consolation from the fact that it’s possible to adjust to changing times and still adhere to unchanging principles.

So know what yours are.

Then use them.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

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

Road rage

written an article on road rage before, in which I spoke with both law enforcement and a mental health professional on the dangers of road rage, how common it is, and why cases may be increasing. I gained some new insight into this phenomenon, and with more and more cases being report ed regularly, I wanted to address it again, this time, in a column.

Personally, and professionally, I think road rage boils down to two simple factors. The first is survival. Everyone is familiar with the analogy of a cornered animal being more dangerous than usual. Well, in many ways, we in 2024 are cornered animals. The economy, despite the plaudits of the day, is rough. Inflation is hurting so many people across the globe. The election is coming up, and somehow, once again, neither candidate is someone the majority of Americans are excited about.

Couple all of that with the fact that we are still, four years later, reeling from the effects of a global pandemic, and it makes sense that people don’t feel like they’re thriving, but rather surviving. Thriving people have the time, the wherewithal, and the desire to be creative, and expressive, to contribute to society, and to give back. Survivors grasp onto everything they have because they never know when they’ll need it, or when it will be taken away.

Applying this to road rage, it’s likely survivors view the small portion of the road that they temporarily control as an asset, as something they have, and if that is infringed upon, out comes the cornered animal. It’s seen as an attack on small, dwindling resources and therefore must be confronted so it doesn’t happen again. Of course, it’s not an affront, it’s likely an accident, and no one owns the road that we all share, but desperation can make fools of us all.

The word affront brings up the sec-

ond factor: pride. For many, being on the road is a source of pride. Fancy cars, expensive modifications, driving well over the speed limit, not signaling are all sources of pride – they do these things because they can because they have the money, they are that tough, they can’t be bothered because of pride.

When that pride is besmirched, they feel the need to defend their station.

This is the one that gets more dangerous than survival, in my opinion, because the prideful retaliate out of sheer anger. The blood begins to boil, they begin seeing red, and soon, they’re making decisions that no rational person would make, including themselves under different circumstances, just because in their mind their pride has been wounded.

Sure, everyone gets a little angry on the road, but there’s a difference: if you’re angry or upset because your life was endangered by someone acting recklessly, I think you’re entitled to a few choice epithets, but odds are, you’re not going to chase that person down because heck, they could do it again! How can we as a society let cooler heads prevail?

It’s going to be an uphill battle no matter what. We’ve all been conditioned since the turn of the century to want things fast, if not immediately, fast food, high-speed internet, overnight shipping. Patience is a fast-disappearing virtue, but it’s one that could literally save lives. If we only had more patience with ourselves and others, road rage may well be a thing of the past. Anyway, that’s just one man’s opinion.

Braden Nelsen is a staff writer with the Davis Journal and has worked in many different industries before becoming a writer. He is a historian, an outdoorsman, and a cinephile, with expertise and opinions on a wide variety of topics.l

Commission meeting gets heated over temporary homeless shelter

By Becky Ginos

becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—Things got a bit tense at the Davis County Commission meeting on Tuesday as residents expressed their concern over where a temporary homeless shelter should be located. Most of those who gave public comments were from Kaysville.

In the 2023 Legislative Session lawmakers passed HB499 requiring counties to have beds for a certain number of people in the winter between October and April. The bill was an unfunded mandate. A Winter Flow Task Force was created to consider locations for the “Code Blue” temporary shelter and submit a proposal by Aug. 1. The county is also looking at options for a permanent shelter in the next two years.

The task force is made up of Commission Chair Bob Stevenson and the seven mayors from Bountiful, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton, Clearfield, Syracuse, Sunset and stakeholders in this space. Although the task force meetings are closed to the public and no decision on location has been made, rumors have surfaced that the Kaysville senior center is being considered.

Those residents who spoke during the public meeting were adamantly against the possible use of the senior center in Kaysville, citing the fact that it is near Kaysville Elementary School.

“I appreciate that it is a complicated issue,” said one woman, whose children attend the school. “No one is arguing that it is not necessary or good. It should just not be in an area that could endanger our most vulnerable population.”

“I’ve lived in Kaysville for 40 years,” said another man. “I have a very vested interest in what goes on. Most people are worried about where the temporary program is placed. They need a warm place to sleep and a bathroom. That’s not the senior center across from an elementary school. The expectation of what is temporary becomes permanent. I think the senior center should be moved off the list.”

“There is no list,” said Stevenson. “The good people of Kaysville who have their concerns have really put pressure on this task force that we really do have to come up with a solution.” There is nothing set in stone on any of these things, he said. “One thing we are looking at is to have a rotational basis and we’ve asked all of the cities to come back with a location that would work in their town on a temporary basis.”

There isn’t going to be a location that works for everybody, he said. “That’s a given. But we’re trying to come up with locations that we’re able to say ‘this probably can work.’”

As the crowd started shouting out their comments and clapping and cheering after residents came to the podium to give their comments, Stevenson had to call the meeting to order.

“Listen up or we’ll close the meeting right now,” he said. “We’re trying to explain this and we’re trying to keep peace in here. We don’t need people shouting,

we don’t need people clapping. This is a very hard decision that we have to come up with and do and we need your input but we don’t need to get into the cheers and all that stuff.”

A couple more residents gave their comments and then Stevenson moved on with the regular business. He offered to stay after the meeting and listen to anyone who wanted to share their concerns.

The task force will continue to meet and try to find solutions before submitting their proposal Aug. 1. l

THE DAVIS COUNTY COMMISSION listens to a Kaysville resident during a public hearing at Tuesday’s meeting. They had concerns about a possible temporary homeless shelter being located in the Kaysville senior center. Video still Davis County Commission

Enter a world of dragons at Unwordly

By Braden Nelsen

LAYTON—It seems like the one constant throughout all fantasy series is the existence, and sometimes danger posed by dragons. Whether it’s “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter” or any of the other thousands of fantasy stories, the winged, fire-breathing reptiles are a favorite amongst wizards, hobbits, knights and chosen ones, but they’ve always been a little unattainable, and out of reach. The people at Unworldly, however, are changing that.

Davis Journal readers will remember reading about Unworldly, a one-ofa-kind special effects exhibit in the Layton Hills Mall (April 26 edition). While the exhibit remains, keeping intact some

of the amazing effects and behind-thescenes looks of before, there has been a veritable transformation. Instead of a static look at special effects, this summer, guests will be treated to an immersive experience, plunging them into the world of dragons as part of Dragon Season.

Stepping through the door, guests enter the world of “Aethelweld,” where dragons aren’t only real, but you can actually meet them in the flesh, and, should the mood strike, give them a pat on the head, or scratch under the chin. The staff at Unworldly has developed a rich and complex mythology that presenters deliver, in character to the groups that pass through.

From representatives of the different dragon-centric clans, guests learn about

dragon battles, breeding and rearing, and even the excavation of a mysterious and ancient dragon that seems to be on the minds of each different clan. It’s an amazingly in-depth storyline that has been in the works for quite some time now.

Troy Larson, special effects master and owner of the exhibit started developing the mythos behind Dragon Season while working at the now-defunct Evermore Park. Larson had put time and effort into creating storylines, names, and backstories for characters and creatures that either had an extremely short run or never saw the light of day. Now, at Unworldly, these storylines, characters and mythology have another chance.

While the focus this summer will be on dragons and those who love (or fear) them, those interested in the special effects side of things, the horror costumes and effects built by Larson, Dani Hatch and their team, are still available to view upon request. It’s a fantastic opportunity for dragon enthusiasts, and special effects lovers alike.

Dragon Season has just begun but will run through July, concluding on Aug. 3, and while the tour comes with a fee, there are still free offerings, including a dragon trainer story time, Saturdays at noon. More information on Dragon Season, and other events hosted by Unwordly, can be found at unworldlyexhibit.com/events. l

When engineer Jim Schechter was born in Uruguay in the late 1950s, he didn’t know he was continuing a legacy propagated by not only his parents but by other branches of his family tree. Schechter will recount the exploits of his famed uncle William Sears in a retrospective called “God Loves Laughter” at the Centerville Public Library, 45 S. 400 West in Centerville, Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Sears left a successful career in media in the U.S. to serve as a missionary to parts of Africa for his adopted religion, the Baháʼí Faith. He traveled the world, clocking miles that would eventually equal 20 circuits of the globe. Using his trademark humor, he inspired Baháʼís and friends to bring about world peace that is the keystone of Baha’i

teachings.

Jim and Karen Schechter from San Diego, relatives of the Sears, will be passing through the Salt Lake City area sharing a presentation based on Sears’ “God Loves Laughter.” The program covers all of life’s journey, its ups and downs, our search for meaning, and our pursuit of spirituality.

They will give a second presentation, “Bill and Fred’s Excellent Adventure,” covering Sears’ work with Jim’s father Fred Schechter, at a private home in the area at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at both events. The public is invited.

For questions and the address of the private home, please call Karen at 801513-6860 or Paul at 801-513-6861. l

THE CREW FOR DRAGON FEST at Unworldy: (L to R) Maxwell Hornbeck, Jaylee Bouwhuis, Troy Larson, Tonya Thomas, Jesse Zeliff, and Dani Hatch.

JESSE ZELIFF, and Tonya Thomas, representing the Conqueror and Wrangler clans, teach about the dangers, and benefits of life with dragons.

MAXWELL HORNBECK and Jaylee Bouwhuis introduce guests to the benefits of dragon products, and the mystery of ancient dragons.

Photos by Braden Nelsen

Wizarding Academy Camp unlocks summer magic

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Step into the world of spells, snakes, lizards and other unworldly experiences at the Wizarding Academy Summer Camp where a touch of a wand opens a magical place.

“It started nine years ago,” said Director Kim Bouck. “I had an 8-year-old son who loved Harry Potter so we were reading it together. One night I couldn’t find the book, he’d snuck out to read ahead. I figured there must be more kids than just my son who loved it so I thought I’d invite 15 of his friends and we’d all do fun things together.”

Bouck had no idea how fast it would catch on. “When I launched it (the academy) there were 40 kids. The first room was sold out then the second room sold out. Now I have 240 kids.”

It’s such a fun, immersive environment, she said. “The teachers are professors. We give the kids a robe and get them sorted into a house. They get a house patch. They’re so excited to belong to their house.”

The camp has classes throughout, said Bouck. “There’s a chemist and potions master that blows up things with liquid nitrogen.”

There are 25 magical cold creatures, she said. The kids get to hold snakes, frogs, scorpions and bearded dragons. It’s their favorite day. There’s also the ‘Earth Wing’ owls class where they learn about owls.”

Bouck said the kids have an opportunity to make their own wands as well. “They compete in dueling matches with the entire

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

camp using offensive and defensive spells. At the end we crown a dueling champion.”

Kids get to participate in Wizard Sports, she said. “They have broomsticks and run with balls and shoot them through hoops at the end of the field. It’s one house against another.”

The camp tries to appeal to all kinds of kids, Bouck said. “We offer things for sports and athletic kids and do our version of capture the flag. There are a lot of outdoor games. But we have trivia for the intellectual kids.”

They also welcome children with disabilities, she said. “We try to integrate them into most of the activities for the most part with their neurotypical peers. They have their own house too with alternative activities. Sometimes they need a quieter space.”

It’s fun to see these kids that wouldn’t have an opportunity to come to a camp, said Bouck. “It shows us what they can bring. It gives them the summer experience they would not normally have.”

Former campers that started out in second grade and are now in college beg to come back as a Prefect, she said. “We’re fortunate that they love the camp. It's been such a positive experience.”

Bouck has a Wizarding Academy Summer Camp in Salt Lake at Canyon Rim Academy and in Davis County at Bluffridge Elementary in Syracuse. “We’ve been named the Best of State 2019 camp in Utah.”

The camp is recommended for kids second through seventh grade but they have children as young as kindergarten, she said. “One younger child invited a seventh grad-

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er to his birthday party. They had bonded at camp. It gives them the opportunity to meet all kinds of kids from different schools and ages to form that unity that comes from their house.”

The Wizarding Academy Summer Camp is July 8 – July 19 from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Cost is $280. This summer’s class is already full but Bouck said people can get on the waitlist and if they get enough interest they’ll open up another room. For more information visit thewizardingacademy.com and Davis County wait list. “I want to create an environment where when the kids walk through the door they feel free to explore,” said Bouck. “I want them to have an imaginative experience for their summer activity. It seems like once kids put on a robe they come out of their shell. It opens the door to possibilities to grow, learn and change through the camp.” l

The consequences of a dried-up Great Salt Lake

Editors note: This is part two of a two-part series about what would happen if the Great Salt Lake were allowed to dry up.

The first section of “What would happen without the Great Salt Lake?” (May 24 edition) brought up issues of environment, ecosystem, and livability that would all be affected by the loss of the lake. Examples of wildlife that would suffer, or boom because of the lake were addressed, and the similarities between the Salton Sea, and the Great Salt Lake were also introduced.

This brings up the next point: local economy. The people running the resorts at the Salton Sea likely thought they had found their golden goose. Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, and other huge names of the era all performed and stayed there, but, less than 30 years later, the glitz and glamour were gone, leaving behind a toxic husk of what once was. With a different climate than the Imperial Valley in California, the Salt Lake Valley might have a different fate, but, the similarities would be dire.

The lake effect snow, which contributes 10% to the nearby ranges, including several ski resorts would no longer be in effect. This would mean on a dry, or lean water year, there would be at least 10% less snow in the mountains, and no one wants to do a ski trip without any snow. Word on social media would spread fast, and the income that so many depend on from ski tourism would take a significant dive.

Tourism for other spots along the Wasatch Front would also likely take a hit, due to the potentially, and likely toxic air that would be caused by the dry lakebed, and the lack of 10% of snowstorms to clear out a winter inversion. If the Salton Sea experience is any indication, pulmonary disease, and conditions like asthma would rise for those living here, and all small businesses, who

depend on tourist spikes, would take a severe hit.

Some have advocated that the lakebed be paved and developed to prevent these particulates, but that, in and of itself would create significant problems. The machinery needed to pave the lakebed would churn up the dust releasing all those particulates into the air, not gradually, but all at once, which, may or may not be worse. But, what if they hose it down? There’s a whole new set of problems.

While hosing down the toxic soil would go a long way to tamp down the particulates, the act of spraying water on it would still kick up minor amounts, and then, there’s the copious amount of water that would be used in covering the entire lakebed. Thousands of gallons would be expended in this effort, and would just evaporate. In a high desert, prone to drought year after year Utah can’t afford to be so cavalier with water.

Then there’s the cost. Figuring in the roughly 950 square miles of area that the Great Salt Lake covers, and an average cost of concrete at $8 per square foot, with another $8 for labor (if you calculate based on one square foot an hour, which is being extremely generous), that puts the total cost to the state at $423,751,680,000. Put in perspective, the entirety of the World War II cost the United States $4 trillion in modern dollars. Are Utahns willing to spend more than the entire war on paving the lake bed instead of just saving the lake?

It goes without saying that there would be many other significant consequences of the Great Salt Lake drying up, but the points illustrated in these articles should paint a vivid picture of the bleak future it would create. The benefits of saving the Great Salt Lake are myriad, and, like making wise financial investments, will pay dividends for generations to come. Every generation says that they want to make the world a better place for the rising generation, and this is one way to prove it: current Utahns have the power to not only ensure an economically healthy Wasatch Front, but one in which future generations can literally breathe easier. l

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ABBY NIELSEN tries on her wizard’s hat and the magic begins.

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A DRY LAKEBED, OR PLAYA, where the Great Salt Lake once was. This AI-generated image shows a chilling future. AI image

THE ALKALI FLATS at Salton Sea, full of hazardous chemicals and toxins. Public Domain Image

his number 47 painted on the field as he came early to prepare for the matchup with the Royals. Prior to the game on Butch Latey Field, a proclamation by Utah Governor Spencer Cox was read, declaring that day as “Butch Latey Day.” Gail Miller – who, along with her husband Larry have enjoyed a life-long friendship with Butch and his wife Margaret through softball – spoke of the impact that Butch has had on the sport in the state and of the numerous young women and athletes he has coached over the years.

“I’m thankful for Butch’s mentorship and his dedicated work that has influenced the lives of so many young women who also loved the game of fast pitch softball,” Miller, the co-founder of the Larry H. Miller companies, told the Davis Journal. “Our communities are better because of his influence in the lives of these young people.”

“That was pretty special,” Latey said. “I hadn’t talked to Gail in a few years and people that I hadn’t seen in 20 years showed up.”

Former player, and assistant Bountiful High coach, Katie Tanner said the only real indication of a special event being held for Butch was his wife encouraging him to get a haircut the day before. “It was fun to see Butch so stunned and that it was all about him, number 47,” Tanner said. “To have someone as influential as Gail Miller come was really cool to see. It was the neatest thing ever to have so many come out to support him. It just showed even more that Butch has made such an impact, not just in the softball world but around the community as well.”

This journey all began for Latey when he started playing softball at the age of 15 – under a fictitious name in the Cosmo League – because he was too young. As his 5’3”-100 lb. frame increased in size by his senior year in high school to where he grew seven inches and gained 30 pounds, he was given a baseball scholarship as a utility player and outfielder at Mesa Junior College. He continued to play softball, coach Pony League baseball and coach softball to where at one point he was managing three teams at once. “I always enjoyed the camaraderie with the guys and gals,” he said.

He competed in the All-Church softball tournaments in the 1960s and was encouraged to move into an apartment in the Monument Park Fifth Ward so Latey could play for their team – a squad that went on to win the 1967 championship. The series of events that followed, with their pitcher moving out of the ward, the Lateys purchasing the pitcher’s house, and Butch Latey finding a house within the boundaries for a pitcher named Larry H. Miller and his wife Gail led to a friendship between the Millers and Lateys that has spanned decades on and off the field. Butch and Larry continued to play together on teams in the Metro Softball League until the Millers moved to Colorado. When they returned to Utah, Butch and Larry reunited on the newly-formed Larry H. Miller traveling softball team and played for four years with Butch also coaching the team throughout that time and until 1990.

“When I reminisce about our softball years, Butch has a place of honor in my memories. He was as an important part of our competitive teams for many years,” said Miller. “Larry and Butch were lifelong friends and shared a deep love for the game, which ‘Coach’ Latey passed down to his players for over 50 years.”

Latey broke into the high school coaching ranks in 1995, heading up the Olympus softball program for the next five years before leading Alta to three straight state championships from 1999 to 2001. From there, he coached nine years at Highland, where he was also the girls basketball coach for six of those seasons, before he became the head coach at Bountiful in 2005. He went on to lead the Braves and (as of 2021 the Redhawks) to three second-place finishes and seven other Final Four showings. His BHS teams over the past 19 seasons have also won eight region championships, including the Region 5 titles the last six years.

Latey has influenced hundreds over the past 39 seasons of high school softball, including Tanner who took private hitting lessons from him between the fourth and eighth grades before playing for him at Bountiful from 2015 to 2018. After competing at Snow College three and a half years ago – where Butch checked in on her weekly – she returned to the BHS dugout to coach

alongside him.

“I’ve gotten to learn so many things from Butch like how to work hard, do things the right way for the right reasons and have fun while you’re doing it,” an emotional Tanner said, through “happy tears.” “I have so much love and respect for him and am so grateful that I’ve been able to a part of his legacy. It’s been an honor.”

Latey’s coaching philosophy was all about “having fun and getting better” and he felt that if his teams did that, they would win a lot of games. “We did just that,” he said. “As I look back, softball has been a lesson in life. My players and coaches would tell you that and I’ve always tried to teach life lessons with coaching. This approach can literally turn lives around.”

It’s hard for Latey to believe the time has come to say goodbye to the sport that has enriched his life immensely. “You never think the day is coming when you’re going to retire, but it did,” he said. “It’s been a great 20 years at Bountiful High. And I’ll miss the kids the most.”

Margaret Latey said that softball has been a part of their lives their entire 60-year marriage. “We have made some wonderful lifelong friends and have been able to travel to some amazing places watching him play and coach softball,” she said. “We raised our children at the ballpark, and bought our first home near the ballpark. Butch’s passion has been coaching. He loves the girls and will miss them dearly. He’s had to learn how to use a cell phone and text because that’s how kids communicate now. This has been bittersweet for me because I know how hard it was for him to make this decision. It’s too darn sad our bodies have to wear out! It’s been a great ride. Now I’ll have to get used to having him home more! I’ll put up the card table and get him more puzzles to work on.”

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Coach Latey credits his wife for her unwavering support over the years as he played and coached. “Without her, it wouldn’t have ever worked,” he said. He spent countless hours in helping his players on the field, but his dedication went well beyond that as he could literally be found tending to the field constantly to make sure it was not just playable, but was meticulously cared for.

“If you could ever not find Butch, he was at the field, quietly watering the grass and pulling weeds,” Tanner said. “He is always giving and has so much fun doing it, always looking to help others and make the community better than you found it. He taught us to give it our all and he showed us that by who he is privately.”

“Butch’s reach has been never-ending,” Stringfellow said. “He has spent more quality time with his players during their high school career than most parents do for their children in a lifetime. His impact will last forever at Bountiful High School.” l

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GAIL MILLER (WHITE JACKET) commends Bountiful Softball Coach Butch Lately for his years of coaching and positive impact on the lives of his players.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

BUTCH LATEY AND LARRY H. MILLER formed a life-long friendship through softball.

Photo by Margaret Latey

BUTCH LATEY played for the Sizzlers softball team.

Photo by Margaret Latey

Author’s book, ‘Star Wars Is Still Intact: Re-finding Yourself in the Age of Trump’ is about coming to realizations in life

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—A new thought provoking book by Davis County native, Alysha Scarlett captures the essence of coming to realizations in society and in life. “Star Wars Is Still Intact: Re-finding Yourself in the Age of Trump,” is a collection of 10 essays from her take on the film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” to Trump’s treatment of journalists and body image issues.

“The main theme is coming to realizations,” said Scarlett. “There are different topics but the undercurrent of the book is realization. One of them is when I realized that the President of the United States would be cool with assaulting you.”

At one point Trump sent a tweet where he body slammed CNN in a wrestler meme with a CNN logo, she said. “I looked at my friend at the moment and said, ‘he’s going to get a reporter killed.’ I recognize the media is flawed but promoting assault on journalism is disturbing.”

Scarlett has a degree in journalism and has worked for the Deseret News and papers in Wyoming and Montana. “That’s my craft,” she said.

The book is a compilation of essays she wrote for Thought Catalog Books that also published it. “I worked on it from 2017 to 2019,” said Scarlett. “It (Catalog) is a series of people’s thoughts.”

In another essay, Scarlett takes a look at the Trump resistance movement in Utah. “After Trump was elected I attended a meeting of Utah Indivisible to devel-

op my own beat,” she said. “I interviewed the founders. It’s not actually political. Getting involved speaks volumes. It was the start of the Trump resistance movement.”

A variety of people stood up at the meeting, said Scarlett. “It wasn’t a right versus left thing. The founders aren’t into politics but they saw a need. They got involved on the grass roots level.”

Scarlett analyzes the Star Wars franchise in another of her essays. “‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’” divided the fandom,” she said. “The second time I went to it I thought it was a lot better. Among Disney’s sequels, Return of the Jedi is better than the others. They needed those to make fans feel better in the fandom.”

Scarlett also takes on body image. “I don’t like being so big,” she said. “I’m 6’ 7” and I don’t like it in the slightest. It’s something a lot of folks can relate to. I’m also transgender.”

“Star Wars Is Still Intact: Re-finding Yourself in the Age of Trump,” is available on Amazon and through Barnes & Noble.

“Life is a journey and we come to realizations,” Scarlett said. “It’s a big part of life. There are universal things we encounter in life or geekdom. There are chapters for everyone.” l

Responsibly preserving the past

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com

UTAH—The tragedy involving the private submarine that met with disaster while visiting the wreck of the Titanic brought to the minds of many the question of whether or not the site should be left alone. Furthermore, it raised the question: for sites like the Titanic, and many others, what constitutes archaeology? And what constitutes desecration?

Dr. David Yoder, archaeologist and professor at Weber State University shed some light on this tricky subject, and for the most part, it comes down to training and intent. Archaeologists are trained professionals who know what they are doing, know what they’re looking for, and looking at, and are searching for artifacts in order to preserve them for future generations and to learn more about the human story.

There are those, however, who seek artifacts for selfish reasons. Dubbed looters or “pot hunters,” these are people who, according to oder, just “want the stuff.” These people don’t disclose the area of the site, they don’t document, they aren’t trained, they aren’t interested in the people who made the artifact, and they just take things from the site, often never to be seen again.

“Artifacts are cool,” said Yoder, “but they’re not the point of archaeology. It’s the people: that’s why we excavate those sites.” Therein, perhaps, lies the biggest difference between archaeology and desecration. Archaeology and archaeologists are concerned with preservation, and in the case of Yoder, who works primarily with ancient and unrecorded historical peoples and sites, it’s about piecing together puzzle pieces of the past.

In Utah, there’s plenty of that unwritten history to rediscover. From the Fremont of thousands of years ago to the much more recent pioneers of only 177 years ago, Utah has no shortage of archaeology, and the human story to tell. However, that story can be lost if those without training interfere.

“We’re all fascinated with this stuff,” said Yoder, “Enjoy it, look at it, take a picture, don’t pick it up.”

In addition to laws prohibiting the unauthorized collection of artifacts both on private and public lands, disturbing an artifact, even removing it from where it was located can make the job of an archaeologist in reconstructing the site all the more difficult. Best practice, according to Yoder, is to report the find and its location to either the Bureau of Land Management or the State Historic Preservation Officer.

In that way, amazing finds can be preserved, not just for one person, or group of people, but for generations to come. Finds such as the one Yoder was recently working at in Escalante, Utah, which dated back 10-11,000 years. During the excavation, Yoder found an ornamental bird bone, with markings thereon. “It’s a hard thing for my brain to wrap around,” he said, “you’re the first person to have touched this in 9,000 years.” But because of his work, that small bone, which was so important to the person who made it thousands of years ago, will be preserved. l

Annual

Coats for Kids Car Show set for June 14-15

BOUNTIFUL—Bring the whole family out for two days of fun and cool cars at the annual Bountiful Rotary Coats for Kids Car Show June 14-15. The event raises funds for elementary school children in south Davis who are in need of warm clothing. Things kick off on Friday with a street party on Main and Town Square from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. with a Cool Car Parade at 6 p.m. on Main Street. Local band the Rockees will play live music. Around dusk, the popular Smokin’ Tires Burnout sponsored by Burt Brothers will fill Main Street with fast cars and

screeching tires. There are going to be prizes and giveaways with three grand prizes on Saturday. A variety of food vendors will be at the Square as well. Saturday visitors can look at the cars up close on the lawn at Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The food court opens at 11 a.m. with a patriotic program at noon featuring skydivers who will bring in the flag to honor veterans and first responders. l

ALYSHA SCARLETT after a book signing at Barnes & Noble. Scarlett grew up in Davis County and wrote the book as a compilation of 10 essays. Courtesy photo

A MEMBER OF Dr. Yoder’s team carefully works to uncover a ceramic pot with a paintbrush.

CLIFF DWELLINGS in Utah where Yoder and his team work to uncover the human story of this area.

DR. YODER’S TEAM, hard at work documenting, and preserving human history in Utah. Photos courtesy of Dr. David Yoder

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

DAC 2024 Summer Nights with the Stars

An Evening with MATTHEW & GUNNAR NELSON

June 15

Tickets – Orchestra: $50 | Reserved:

$30 | Grass: $15

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER

June 22

Tickets – Orchestra: $95 | Reserved: $65 | Grass: $30

TUSK: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

June 26

Tickets – Orchestra: $60 | Reserved:

$35 | Grass: $20

Americana Women

July 9

Tickets – Orchestra: $20 | Reserved: $20 | Grass: $10

Pixie & The Partygrass Boys | July 13

Tickets – Orchestra: $20 | Reserved: $20 | Grass: $10

Straight No Chaser – Summer: The 90s

July 18

Tickets – Orchestra: $55 | Reserved: $40 | Grass: $20

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

July 20

Tickets – Orchestra: $200 | Reserved: $125 | Grass: $50

Ben Folds

July 31

Tickets – Orchestra: $95 | Reserved: $65 | Grass: $30

Free Friday Film Series is back

Free Friday Film Series is back

Colbie Caillat

August 6

Tickets – Orchestra: $125 | Reserved: $80 | Grass: $40

Doo Wah Riders

August 10

Tickets – Orchestra: $20 | Reserved: $20 | Grass: $10

Lorrie Morgan

August 15

Tickets – Orchestra: $50 | Reserved: $30 | Grass: $15

An Evening with Orleans & Firefall

August 24

Tickets – Orchestra: $60 | Reserved: $35 | Grass: $20

Martina McBride

August 31 Tickets – Orchestra: $200 | Reserved: $125

events, instead of a projector. This eliminates the need to wait until dusk. More information about each movie title can be found at www. davisarts.org/upcoming-events.

Davis Arts Council (DAC) is offering its 2024 Free Friday Film Series again this summer and kicks off with the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. All movies are free and are hosted at The Kenley Amphitheater, 445 N Wasatch Dr., in Layton. All movie screenings begin at 7 p.m. Seating at The Kenley Amphitheater is first come, first served. DAC utilizes a large outdoor LED screen for movie events, instead of a projector. This eliminates the need to wait until dusk. More information about each movie title can be found at www. davisarts.org/upcoming-events.

Food and drink can be brought in, but not alcohol. Gates open 30 minutes before showtime.

Davis Arts Council (DAC) is offering its 2024 Free Friday Film Series again this summer and kicks off with the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. All movies are free and are hosted at The Kenley Amphitheater, 445 N. Wasatch Dr., in Layton. All movie screenings begin at 7 p.m. Seating at The Kenley Amphitheater is first come, first served. DAC utilizes a large outdoor LED screen for movie

There are several rows of permanent seating as well as a grass area where patrons can bring camp chairs to sit on.

Food and drink can be brought in, but not alcohol. Gates open 30 minutes before showtime. There are several rows of permanent seating as well as a grass area where patrons can bring camp chairs to sit on.

Date 2024 Free Friday Film Series Event

Fri, June 7 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Fri, June 14 Vivo Fri, June 21 Shrek Fri, June 28 Miracle Fri, July 5 Mary Poppins Returns

Fri, July, 12 The Goonies

Fri, July 19 Top Gun: Maverick

Fri, July 26 Zootopia

Fri, Aug 2 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Fri, Aug 9 Raiders of the Lost Ark

Fri, Aug 16 The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Fri, Aug 23 The Bad Guys

Fri, Aug 30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

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USU UWLP tracks the status of women leaders in Utah government

By Julene Reese Julene.Reese@usu.edu

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rganizations thrive most when men and women hold leadership roles and work together. This benefits not only businesses and communities but also state, city, and county governments.

Yet, research has shown that Utah’s socially conservative culture reinforces gender-based expectations and that those expectations play out in the experiences of Utah’s women leaders.

In 2020, the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) published research to determine how reflective the leadership of Utah’s government organizations is of the communities they serve. The core question was, “How are women represented in formal leadership roles within governments in Utah?” The goal was to provide a baseline of the number of women in leadership roles that could be used in the future to learn where progress has been made.

A 2024 report was recently released to update the 2020 research and focuses on women leaders working in Utah's public sector. Similar upcoming research will measure county and municipal levels.

According to Susan Madsen, USU UWLP founding director and a report author, initial data for the research study were collected through the Department of Human Resources Management. This provided information on 4,557 leadership positions representing 22,474 employees across 41 agencies and gave valuable insights into the current status of Utah women as leaders.

Madsen said that 41.4% of supervisory, managerial, and leadership positions in Utah state government are held by women, up from 39.3% in 2020.

“This is good news to see a 2 percent jump in four years,” she said. “It’s not huge, but it shows things are moving

in the right direction. Even though this is still work to do, compared to many other industries in Utah, state government is leading the way in terms of progress with women in leadership roles.”

For national comparison, according to a 2016 report from the Council of State Governments (based on the most recent data from 2007), women in state governments nationwide held 32.2% of positions that included major policy-making responsibilities.

For the Utah report, each leadership position was categorized into four levels: cabinet – top leadership, elected state officers, and department directors; executive – deputy directors, division directors, judges, and court administrators; senior – middle management, including deputy/ assistant division directors, general counsel/attorneys, and court clerks; and front line – supervisors, managers, administrators, coordinators, and analysts.

While women make up almost half of the state’s government workforce,

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their representation in leadership roles varies. Women comprise 42.2% of frontline leadership positions (up 1% from 2020). The most significant increase in women leaders was 10% in senior leadership roles, where 38.9% of the positions are held by women compared to 28.8% in 2020. However, there was a shift from women in higher leadership levels, where they now comprise 30.3% of executive leadership positions compared to 37.4% in 2020. On a positive note, there was an increase in women in cabinet-level roles, with 30.4% of the positions held by women (up from 27.1% in 2020).

“While there has been some upward movement, overall, these trends support the notion that women are still less likely than men to become leaders in Utah state government,” said Madsen.

National and global researchers have documented the “leaky leadership pipeline,” where comparable numbers of men and women start as front-line employees. Yet fewer women, particularly women of color, progress through the leadership ranks the way men do. The problem is not simply the total number of women in the public sector workforce; it is how those numbers translate across the levels of leadership. Utah data also reflect the leaky leadership pipeline.

Considerable research by public administration scholars has identified “masculine” agencies as primarily administrative (providing general infrastructure support), distributive (addressing issues about the general population, including transportation and energy agencies), and regulatory (implementing control and regulatory policies). Agencies characterized as “feminine” are mainly redistrib-

utive (reallocating money and services), including agencies such as education, social services, healthcare, the arts, and veteran’s affairs.

Madsen said because departments and divisions tend to adopt “masculine” and “feminine” divisions of labor, where a woman works will likely affect how her career progresses.

Research data show the percentage of women leaders in Utah government with 31.5% in administrative positions, 15.8% in distributive, 61.4% in redistributive, and 34.6% in regulatory. These data illustrate that, as predicted, redistributive agencies have the majority of women in leadership positions, at 61.4%, a slight increase from 2020. Regulatory agencies show 34.6% of women in leadership roles, including finance and tax (52.3%) and the courts (52.2%).

“It is uncharacteristic in these two areas to see such high percentages of women in leadership positions,” said Madsen. “Additional analysis may provide insights into how these agencies have been successful in advancing so many women, then other agencies can learn from them.”

The report provided four recommendations to help promote and encourage continued positive changes regarding women in leadership in state agencies.

1. Be more intentional about the leadership ecosystem, particularly when it applies to jobs that men have traditionally held. This includes using gender-neutral language to describe positions and responsibilities (e.g., manpower = staff, foreman = crew, fireman = firefighter).

2. Recognize the increasing need for qualified talent across industries, and public service roles may require implementing new strategies. In addition, recruiting women of all backgrounds for non-traditional fields can proactively address a workforce shortage issue.

3. Evaluate hiring processes to eliminate potentially outdated language, unnecessary minimum qualifications, and other exclusionary measures.

4. Commit to transparency. Tracking and sharing data regarding organizational leadership is the best practice for organizations and employees.

“When men and women share leadership roles and work together, businesses and communities flourish more abundantly and successfully, ultimately benefiting all of Utah and its residents,” concluded Madsen.

April Townsend, a research fellow for the UWLP, is the second author. l

ASK AN EXPERT Prepare now for wildfires

As the weather warms, wildland vegetation, or fuel, starts to grow and later dries out, increasing the risk of wildfires. Because of this, spring is the best time to prepare for wildfires.

Much of Utah exists within a fire-dependent ecosystem, and many Utahns live in the area called the wildland/urban interface or WUI. Simply put, the WUI is where the “eves meet the leaves.”

Those who choose to live in the wildland/urban interface should accept a shared responsibility to examine and implement fire-wise concepts around their homes and properties. Without mitigation measures, wildfire remains the most likely, potentially most dangerous natural disaster faced by many communities in Utah. It could result in the loss of life and property and have significant economic impact.

The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy, a national, collaborative, all-lands approach to wildland fire management, is applicable to Utah. The approach aims to reduce wildfire risks and enhance resilience by focusing on three areas: 1) Fire-adapted communities, 2) Fire-resilient landscapes, and 3) Safe and effective wildfire suppression response. The strategy involves stakeholder collaboration, risk sharing, and outcome-based investment across jurisdictions.

Consider these resources to help keep your home safe from wildfires.

• Evaluate wildfire risk to your property and community through an online analysis such as the Utah Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal or the Wildfire Risk to Communities tool.

BY J. BRADLEY WASHA UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WILDLAND FIRE SCIENCE

• Request a structure assessment from your local fire department, county fire warden, or the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.

• Learn from the National Fire Protection Association’s Home Ignition Zone information about clearing and managing materials and vegetation around your home.

• Review USU Extension’s Utah Firewise Landscaping publication for recommendations on suitable plants to have around your home when living in the WUI.

• Check out the Ready, Set, Go website for instructions on creating an action plan and making an emergency preparedness kit in case evacuation becomes necessary.

With good winter precipitation and snowpack across Utah going into a relatively mild and wet spring, forecasts do not show substantial wildfire activity early this summer. However, as summer continues, areas with high grass growth could experience above-normal, significant wildfire activity as fuels dry out.

The northeast part of Utah is highlighted for such potential in July and August on the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook.

As we observe National Wildfire Awareness Month, now is the time to prepare for future wildfire events, not when smoke is on the horizon. As we

base at Wendover over Memorial Day weekend. Nelsen is a member of the Utah Military History Group, an organization of living historians dedicated to the preservation of Utah Military History through living interpretation. Nelsen along with (left to right) Alyse Almond, Schyler Vuyk, Luke Marley, and Scott Montefusco were on-site in period-accurate World War II uniforms, providing ambiance and background for several scenes of the film.

Photo by Alyse Almond

enter the wildfire season, take to heart the cohesive strategy vision – to safely and effectively extinguish fire when needed; use fire only where allowable; manage our natural resources; and as a nation, learn to live with wildland fire. l

BRAD WASHA, Utah State University Extension assistant professor of wildland fire science, on fire assignment.

DAC 2024 Free Sunday Night Concert Series

Davis Arts Council (DAC) is announcing their free concert lineup for the 2024 Free Sunday Night Concert Series. All events and parking are free and are hosted at The Kenley Amphitheater, 445 N Wasatch Dr., in Layton. This concert series is in its 45th year.

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Seating at The Kenley Amphitheater is first come,

2024

FREE

Sun, June 9

SYNKÕFA Sun, June 16

The Reel Folk Sun, June 23

first served. The venue has a mixture of stadium chair seats and grass areas (where people bring their own lawn chairs to use). Food and drink are welcome, though no alcohol is permitted. More information about each act can be found at www. davisarts.org/upcoming-events.

SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES EVENT

Sun, July 28

Cori Connors & Friends Sun, Aug 4

Code Blue Revival Sun, June 30

Voices of Liberty Sun, July 7

Sugartime Sun, July 14

Riverton Jazz Band Sun, July 21

Clayton Smalley

Creedence Clearwater Remixed Sun, Aug 11

Wasatch Alphorns Sun, Aug 18

Esencia de Mexico Sun, Aug 25

Standards & Substandards

PARLEYS CANYON FIRE

Photo courtesy of Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune

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

JAY KARTCHNER, an individual, Plaintiff, vs, SPENCER BRADY TOWNSEND , Defendant.

SUMMONS

Case Number: 240700075

Honorable Judge: David J. Williams

THE STATE OF UTAH TO SPENCER BRADY TOWNSEND:

You are summoned and must file a response to the Complaint, in writing, with the clerk of the court at the following address: 800 West State Street, Farmington, Utah 84025, and deliver or mail a copy of your response to the Attorney for Plaintiff, 8833 South Redwood Road, Suite C, West Jordan, Utah 84088, within 21 days if you are served in the State of Utah, or within 30 days if you are served outside the State of Utah, after service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court and a copy of which is hereto annexed and herewith served upon you. Publishing: 5/31/2024, 6/7/2024, 6/142024, 6/21/2024

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Notice of Bonds to be Issued

Notice is Hereby Given pursuant to the provisions of Section 11-14-316, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, that on June 3, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” of the South Davis Sewer District, Utah (the “District” , adopted a resolution (the “Resolution” providing for the issuance of the District’s Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, in one or more series (the “Bonds” , in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $90,000,000. The Bonds are to bear interest at a rate of not to exceed 7.0% per annum and are to mature over a period not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates. The Bonds are to be sold at a discount from par, expressed as a percentage of principal amount, of not to exceed 2.0%. The proceeds of sale of the Bonds are to be used for the purpose of obtaining funds to

finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and completing improvements to the District’s north sewer treatment and disposition plant and various other improvements to the District’s system for the collection, treatment and disposition of sewage (the “Project” , to provide necessary reserves and to pay all costs incident to the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the District pursuant to the Resolution, including as part of the Resolution (i) a copy of Master Resolution No. 163 Providing for the Issuance of Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, adopted April 20, 2017, as heretofore supplemented (the “Master Resolution” , and (ii) a substantially final form of a supplemental resolution providing specifically for the issuance of the Bonds (the “ Supplemental Resolution” . A copy of the Master Resolution and the form of the Supplemental Resolution were attached to the Resolution and were before the Board at the time of the adoption of the Resolution. The Supplemental Resolution will be adopted by the Board at a future date prior to the issuance of the Bonds, in substantially the form attached to the Resolution, with such changes thereto as shall be approved by the Board upon the adoption thereof; provided that the principal amount, interest rate or rates, maturity and discount pertaining to the Bonds will not exceed the maximums set forth above.

Under the Resolution, the Bonds will be secured by a pledge of all revenues, fees, income, rents and receipts derived by the District from or attributable to the District’s sewer system and certain other facilities or projects of the District that are designated as additional facilities under the Resolution remaining after the payment of operation and maintenance costs (the “Net Revenues”

The District currently has $36,664,000 par amount of bonds outstanding that are secured by the Net Revenues. More detailed information relating to the District’s outstanding bonds can be found in the District’s most recent Basic Financial Statements that are available on the Office of the Utah State Auditor’s website (www.sao.state.ut.us).

Assuming a final maturity for the Bonds of 30 years from the date hereof and that the Bonds are issued in an aggregate principal amount of $90,000,000 and are held until maturity, based on the District’s currently expected financing structure and interest rates in effect around the time of publication of this notice, the estimated total cost to the District of the proposed Bonds is $185,774,552.

A copy of the Resolution (including a draft of the Supplemental Resolution) is on file in the office of the Clerk of the District, 1800 West 1200 North, in West Bountiful, Utah, where it may be examined during regular business hours of the District from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Resolution shall be so available for inspection for a period of at least thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this Notice.

Notice is Further Given that, pursuant to law, for a period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this notice, any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the above-described Resolution (including the Supplemental Resolution) or the Bonds or any provisions made for the security and payment of the Bonds. After such time, no person shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause.

Dated this 3rd day of June, 2024.

/s/ Susanne Monsen

Susanne Monsen, Assistant Clerk, South Davis Sewer District, Utah

Publishing: 6/7/2024

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