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Title IX, public lands addressed in Special Session
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
SALT LAKE CITY—Lawmakers cleaned up some bills and considered others during a Special Session last week called by Gov. Spencer Cox to address, among other things, a presidential mandate by Biden on Title IX, federal government limiting access to Utah’s public lands and energy.
“The session was primarily called to make sure intermountain power was done right,” said Senate President J. Stuart Adams. “For some state agencies the due dates were too soon so we needed to do some cleanup. When the governor signed (Energy Security Adjustments) SB161 he committed to hold a Special Session to adjust a few dates.”
The demand for power in Utah, America and the world is a critical issue and will be for years to come, he said. “We don’t want to find ourselves unable to meet the demand. We want to avoid rolling blackouts and energy issues that other states have.”
Utah has the second lowest electricity prices in the nation, said Adams. “We want to continue to make sure Utah can lead on.”
Another issue they tackled had to do with Title IX & Constitutional Sovereignty (H.C.R. 301 & H.J. R. 301). “President Biden decided to make a presidential mandate changing Title IX,” Adams said. “When he did that the effect of his effort would have wiped out everything we’ve
done in Utah. No one has done more for a balanced and equitable effort in women’s sports than Utah.”
When a transgender athlete wants to participate in a sport they apply to a commission, he said. “Making sure
Please see SPECIAL SESSION: pg. 6
Incumbents retain seats in primary election
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
DAVIS COUNTY—As numbers were tallied in the Primary Election on Tuesday, the unofficial results showed Davis County incumbents held strong. At the state level, incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox won his race but there will be some new faces for state positions and also locally. They will all advance to the General Election in November.
Out of 122,192 registered voters, 39,878 ballots were cast with a voter turnout of 32.64%. Voters had the option to vote by mail or at a physical polling location.
John Curtis handily won the race for the U.S. Senate, beating out Kaysville native and former Speaker of the House, Brad Wilson. The votes were close between Celeste Maloy and
pg. 6
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
BOUNTIFUL—It was a solemn sight last week as close to 50 motorcyclists rode through a line of flags posted on either side of the street leading to the Bountiful Veterans Park. They were followed by the Fallen Soldier Cart carrying the cremains of a U.S. Navy veteran. The park was one stop along the journey from Washington state to Nashville where a “Pony Express” relay will provide the final leg of his journey to New Jersey.
The cyclists, known as the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) escorted the cart in front of the Veterans Park where a flag ceremony honoring the soldier was conducted.
The Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier program started in 2011 with a group of Alaska Airlines mechanics who wanted to honor fallen military service members and their families. “The program ensures service members, their families and military escorts
Left: West Bountiful 13-year-old Breckin Rood fills in a New York Yankees logo on the sidewalk in front of the Bountiful Post Office. Rood and his aunt Brittney Walker decided to combine the best of both worlds. Walker likes Disney and Rood is a baseball fan. “This is our first chalk festival ever,” said Walker. “I used to live here and I came to the Chalk Art Festival – it’s so fun to be a participant now.” Top right: Emily Madison (center) works on a fish pond mosaic with chalk.
Photos by Becky Ginos
PATRIOT GUARD RIDER DENNIS GISI shakes 8-year-old Hudson’s hand after explaining what the ride is for.
Photo by Becky Ginos
SENATE PRESIDENT J. STUART ADAMS on the Senate floor during the 2024 Legislative Session. Gov. Spencer Cox called the legislature into a Special Session last week.
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
DAVIS COUNTY CLERK BRIAN MCKENZIE and his team count the votes as they came in Tuesday night during Utah's Primary Election.
Photo by Tom Haraldsen
4TH OF JULY ROUNDUP
A small town with big dreams – a highlight of West Bountiful’s Independence Day Celebration
By Simon Mortensen s.mortensen@davisjournal.com
J
uly parades are staple events across Davis County. They provide an avenue for cities to showcase the businesses, groups and people that shape their identity. Committees often pick themes to tie the event together – typically working to evoke feelings of patriotism, heritage and community.
On July 4 at 10 a.m., the city of West Bountiful will once again stage what they call “a true small town parade.”
“I think that the Independence Day celebration itself as a whole is, especially in West Bountiful, is the prime example of community coming together to celebrate our great nation, and I mean that so deeply. It is my favorite holiday,” Councilmember Jenn Nielsen said. “The happiness of being outside and hanging out with everyone, playing, is a privilege because of our freedom that we just should never take for granted.”
Tied together by the theme “Small Town; Big Dreams,” West Bountiful’s parade is decades old and steeped in tra-
ditions. While city officials are involved in some of the operations, it’s primarily overseen by volunteers from the community. This year, Paige and Mark James have taken that responsibility.
“It gives me a bigger appreciation for what goes into a parade,” Paige said. “[I have] a bigger appreciation for what the community and the city does to have things like this happen.”
According to the committee, one element that adds to the parade’s ‘small town” aesthetic is something that other events have started to phase out – candy. West Bountiful’s Independence Day Celebration is one that prides itself on having the most treats, according to Paige.
“We attend the West Bountiful parade every year with our grandkids,” Paige said. “It’s their favorite parade because there’s so much candy that they throw out, and when you’re a little kid, that’s what it’s all about.”
To ensure that distribution is safe, the committee’s rules state that candy cannot be thrown out of vehicle windows and that walkers should accompany participants to keep attendees away from the parade
route.
While candy will still be a part of this year’s parade, one tradition that will be removed is the firing of a cannon to start the event – a decision discussed during a city council meeting on May 21. According to Nielsen, the growing number of attendees has made the celebratory shot unsafe. It will, however, still be heard during the 7:30 a.m. flag raising ceremony at city hall.
“We’ve never had a problem, but just with the amount of people that sit on 4th north and 8th west, it’s just, why take that risk of any form of injury?” Nielsen said.
Though the parade is the hallmark of West Bountiful’s Independence Day celebration, prior events will be staged at the
City Park as well. Beginning at 5 p.m., a carnival will kick off the weekend, which will tie into a safety fair held by police as well as a concert that features performers “The Rockees” and “Endless Summer.” After the music, West Bountiful’s fireworks show will begin. Paige says that while there are many people who’ve aided her efforts, staging the parade has been an exhaustive effort, and one she will not take on a second year. The city will find another volunteer to oversee the event in 2025.
West Bountiful’s Independence Day parade will start on 400 N./800 W. and run north to Pages Lane, east to 600 West and north to 1890 North. l
What the Founding Fathers and Mothers said
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
PHILADELPHIA—On a hot, muggy day, July 2 to be precise, around 60 men sitting inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia voted unanimously to declare independence from the British Empire. The official Declaration of Independence, dated July 4, would eventually be signed by the 56 representatives of the newly formed United States, spurring an independence ripple effect around the world that would continue to our day.
This Declaration was something that was extremely well thought out and was met with great elation and consternation by those at home and abroad, but the men and women involved in the process were people of outstanding conviction. The Declaration itself is a work of supreme eloquence, but in the years that followed the Founding Fathers and Mothers of the American Revolution would stand behind those words to the last.
Many are already familiar with what John Adams, the second president of the United States, and one of the driving forces behind independence, said about fireworks, and the celebration of Independence Day. However, Adams had more to say in that letter to his wife:
“You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom, I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph (sic.) in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.”
Abigail, John Adam’s wife, and another ardent patriot was no less enthusiastic in her support of the great undertaking. She was, as well, a very early suffragist,
and pleaded with her husband, whom she called her “Dearest Friend,” to not forget women in early documentation of the country:
“I long to hear that you have declared an independency. And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember, all men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.”
While Martha Washington, this nation’s first First Lady, didn’t have many recorded words on independence, or the revolution, her words of encouragement, which must have resounded in the mind of an embattled George Washington, speak volumes to her optimism and determination to see things through:
“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.”
Finally, George Washington himself, a veteran of many wars, and the first president of the United States of America, in his farewell address in 1796 said, among
other things, “You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together; the independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and successes.”
It seems clear that those involved with the Revolution wanted future generations to understand that this wasn’t a whim, it didn’t happen overnight, and it certainly wasn’t easy. It was a herculean task, it was a massive undertaking, and it wasn’t, and isn’t guaranteed. Benjamin Franklin was famously quoted as saying that the Constitution had granted the American people “A republic…if you can keep it,” and it behooves the American people to do just that: to keep it. l
WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY’S Independence Day parade.
Courtesy of West Bountiful.
THE FAMOUS PAINTING of Washington crossing the Delaware.
Centerville Freedom Festival
Wednesday, July 3, 5-8 p.m.:
Children’s Entrepreneur Market
(Centerville Community Park)
Thursday, July 4, 7 a.m.: 5K
Freedom Run (Centerville City Hall)
Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m.: Freedom Festival Parade (1450 N. Main to Pages Lane)
Friday, July 5, 7-11 p.m.:
Founders Family Fun Night, Movie in the Park (William Smith Park)
Saturday, July 6 (Community Park)
9 a.m. , Children’s Parade
9:30 a.m. , Flag Raising Ceremony
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Red, White & Fun Zone Games
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Quilt Show
10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Live Entertainment
8:30 p.m. , Headliner Band –Steven Bosco
10 p.m. , Fireworks
Liberty Fest Fireworks & Festivities
Wednesday, July 3, 5-11 p.m.
Food trucks, live entertainment and skydivers
Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Eaglewood Golf Course, 1110 E. Eaglewood Drive, North Salt Lake
Clearfield Hometown Parade and Freedom Festival
Thursday, July 4
9:30 a.m. , Parade (Starts at City Hall, ends at the high school)
6 p.m ., Freedom Festival (Fisher Park), vendors, food trucks, entertainment
10 p.m. , Fireworks
Layton City Liberty Days
Thursday, July 4, 6:30 a.m. -
10:30 p.m.
6:30-10 a.m. , Liberty Breakfast
(Ed Kenley Amphitheater Plaza)
10:15 a.m. , Kids Bike Parade
10:30 a.m. , Parade
Noon-7:30 p.m. , Activities at Layton Commons Park
10 p.m. , Fireworks
Kaysville 4th of July
Celebration
Thursday, July 4
6:30-9:45 a.m. , Breakfast (Davis Technical College) $5/ person, $25/family (up to 6)
10 a.m. , Parade (Kaysville Main Street)
5 p.m. , Music and food trucks (Barnes Park)
10 p.m. , Fireworks (Barnes Park) Barnes Park (950 W. 200 North)
West Bountiful Independence Day Carnival and Firework Show
Wednesday, July 3, 5-10:30 p.m.
Carnival, food trucks, concert and fireworks (City Park)
Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m. , parade
Neil Diamond Superstar: Jack Wright’s Live Concert
Thursday, July 4, 8 p.m.
FREE but tickets are required
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Compiled by Peri Kinder
July 1-7
Bountiful Philharmonia Concert
Music from Oklahoma, The Wizard of Oz and Star Wars Monday, July 1, 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 100 West
North Salt Lake Food Trucks Night
Monday, July 1, 5-8 p.m. Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North
Family First Monday: Heroes vs. Villains
Monday, July 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave.
Eaglewood Auto Fest
Tuesday, July 2, 6-9 p.m.
Eaglewood Golf Course, 1110 E. Eaglewood Drive, North Salt Lake
Clearfield City Patriotic Concert
Tuesday, July 2, 7:30 p.m., FREE Bicentennial Park/Amphitheater, 931 E. 600 South, Clearfield
Kaysville Movies in the Park
Wednesday, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Moana: North end of Liston Field
National Treasure: South end of Liston Field Barnes Park (950 W. 200 North)
Free Friday Film Series: Mary Poppins Friday, July 5, 7 p.m.
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Centerville Movie in the Park: Top Gun Maverick
Friday, July 5, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
William Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East
Cherry Hill Concerts: Flashback
Friday, July 5, 8:30-10 p.m., FREE Cherry Hill Grant’s Gulch Stage, 1325 S. Main Street, Kaysville
North Salt Lake Summer Trail Series
Sunday, July 7, 8 a.m.
Legacy Park Trail Walking Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 N.
Free Summer Concert Series: Sugartime
Sunday, July 7, 7 p.m.
Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.
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OPINION
Practice makes perfect
JOHN WATERBURY
Life is tough! It always has been, and the good guys don’t always win. So, sometimes it may seem that the best we can do is to simply hold on; to endure, to survive. But there’s more to life than mere survival. I believe that today is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An action-packed episode based on the theme that if we want what we have not, we have to do what we do not.
I believe that today is not yesterday. In other words, that no matter how bad it was yesterday, today can be different, if you choose to make it so. I believe that while a lot of things in life will undoubtedly go wrong, if everything looks black, you probably have your eyes shut.
I believe that change is a correct principle and that it’s necessary for all growth and development. I believe pain makes us think, thinking makes us wise, and wisdom makes life worth living. But more importantly, I believe that selfworth is the key to understanding who we are and knowing where we fit in. It’s what Emerson was referring to when he wrote: What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny things, compared to what lies within us.”
Self-worth is the cornerstone of all that is essential, and yet most of us don’t fully appreciate its significance. When we evaluate ourselves, we tend to look at our accumulated mistakes and failures, and interpret them as evidence of some kind of basic inadequacy; an inadequacy that labels us and limits us in all areas of life. But our self-worth is not affected by our mistakes and failures. Based on the writings of Dr. David Burns, self-worth is constant and unchanging, it’s noble and worthwhile. We did not come to this world to get self worth, we brought it with us. And because we’ve always had it, it is not something we develop, but something we discover. Our entire success in this world is based upon that discovery (end quote). Without an accurate sense of self-worth, we may try to compensate with accomplishments or talent, good looks or success. But this is a futile effort, resulting not in long-term happiness, but only temporary satisfaction. And finally, not even loving relationships can protect us from the pain and losses in life.
The sad truth is that most depressed individuals are very much loved and cared for. But without the recognition of their real selfworth, they often lose their direction, and it’s often a long road back.
Trina Paulus wrote, “How does one become a butterfly?
You must first want to fly so much that you’re willing to give up being a caterpillar, (end quote). And so it is for each of us. So dare to be bold. Dare to achieve your God-given potential. Dare to fly. With this in mind, Mark Twain once wrote: The secret to getting ahead is getting started (end quote). And James Allen wrote: For true success, ask yourself these four questions: Why? Why not? Why not me? And why not now? (end quote). These questions are central to us if we are to get ahead. Brian Tracy emphasized: They say that no one slides into success. Specifically, nothing of any significance is achieved without great effort. It sets you free from the past, and it prepares us for the future and apparently, our greatest reward for our service is not what we are paid, but what we become as a result of it (end quote).
In different ways and in different words, each of these philosophers were referring to the same thing. So, as I understand this, we need to move confidently in the direction of our dreams, for as Henry David Thoreau wrote live the life you’ve imagined (End quote). And at the same time, remember that the most important things are not things, for as Michelangelo, one of the most wellknown philosophers wrote: the greatest danger is not that our aim is too high, and we miss it, but that it is too low and we hit it (End quote).
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
IThe opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.
Trickle down ecology
n the spirit of transparency, I have to start this piece by saying that I am a fan of wolves. I know that many in the field of agriculture don’t care for them because of their habit of eating livestock, but since I was a kid, there’s been something about those animals that is inspiring to me, and it’s with wolves that our story starts.
BRADEN NELSEN ONE MAN’S OPINION
Since the establishment of Yellowstone up until the late 1920s there was a concerted effort on the part of many different entities and organizations to rid the area of wolves. In their mind, they only saw wolves as vicious predators that would hunt and kill more peaceful animals, and livestock, so, open season was declared. Not only open season but an actual, organized effort by what would become the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to systematically hunt them down and kill them.
The efforts were successful. For the decades between the late 1920s and the mid-1990s, there were very few recorded sightings of wolves in the area, and then only in few numbers and on the move. Man had shaped nature to fit his image of how he thought it should be. Except for the unintended consequences.
During this time, people began to notice some pretty significant changes in the landscape. The elk population, wolves’ primary prey, began to boom. Without their primary predator, there was nothing to curb their massive expansion. The massive numbers needed copious amounts of food, and soon areas became denuded, and trees began thinning. The park began eroding, and the dangers of mudslides and other ecological disasters began increasing.
Now that wolves were gone, the coyote population began to increase as well, which led to a significant decrease
in their prey animals, and a huge domino effect was ruining the ecosystem in the park. The removal of one species led to the deterioration of the entire region, and left unchecked, would likely have spread to the rest of the area, nation, and perhaps the world. Wolves were reintroduced in 1995, and since then, balance has started to be restored in many different ways across the park. So, why the long drawn-out story? That simple word: balance. So many times we get caught up in protections for natural spaces when it comes to hunting, or camping, or recreating that we forget just how delicate the balance of nature is.
The removal of one species of plant, animal, or fungi may seem like a great idea at the time. Who likes mosquitos? Who would be remiss if they were gone? But there’s a huge ripple that takes place with their absence. Many animals feed on mosquitos, and more animals feed on those animals, and so forth. It’s a shockingly short chain from a small thing like a mosquito to human beings ourselves. It falls to the actions of people every day when out in nature, and to legislators to protect and preserve nature as it is. Nature has done just fine without us for years, but it’s a slippery slope before we can’t survive, some new illness, depletion of crops or livestock, and all because of the removal of one small element. 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
Ambulatory surgery center provides patients with care they need while lowering costs
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
LAYTON—A new state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) on the Intermountain Layton Hospital campus will open its doors to patients Aug. 3. A ribbon cutting to unveil the facility was held June 17.
“It was about a year and a half ago that we convened on the top floor of the hospital and watched together as an excavator turned the first mound of dirt,” said Kelly Duffin, president of Intermountain Health north market and Layton Hospital. “In the 18 months a lot has happened. It really is the culmination of so much work that we’re here celebrating today.”
So this surgical center brings together four operating rooms, pre and post surgical suites with an eye to focus on lower costs, high quality patient care that will provide surgeries in many different specialties, he said. “One incredible piece of this whole process is the ability of our doctors and teams to work together to provide care close to home in a way that allows people to go home after the care is delivered.”
The ASC is different from a hospital, said Mike Clark, executive leader for
surgery centers at Intermountain Health.
“Medicare has lots of categories of how they deliver health. They have hospitals that do what hospitals do but ASCs do
things differently than what a hospital does. We don’t keep people overnight.” Ambulatory surgery centers are about half what they pay the hospital to
do the exact same thing, he said. Since the procedures are done outside of the hospital setting and don't require the overhead for long stays, it helps lower the cost associated with the surgery.
“Everything we do there (Layton Hospital) we do here, unless the patient needs something more extensive,” said ENT Neil Van Leeuwen, M.D. “It’s more economical for the patient to pay $300 out of pocket as opposed to $1,000. Insurance saves too.”
The ASC has all of the state-of-theart equipment that a hospital has, he said. “Imaging, sinus surgeries, thyroidectomies, we can do all of that here.”
With the surgical center patients don’t run the risk of secondary sickness, said Nancy Halliday, administrator Layton Surgical Center. “It helps that we don’t have any sick people. There are no emergency procedures, they’re all elective. It also leaves open beds that the hospital can save for those who need acute care.”
“We know that people heal better when they are close to home and having this resource in Davis County helps ensure patients can be at home faster where they heal best," Clark said. “This location means people won’t have to travel far to get the care they need.” l
NANCY HALLIDAY, Administrator for the Layton Surgery Center stands in one of the fours surgical suites. The new Intermountain Health facility is on the Layton Hospital campus.
Courtesy photo
BLAST FROM THE PAST NEWS BRIEFS
Compiled by Becky Ginos
Two males suspected of criminal mischief
Bountiful Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two males who are suspected of causing damage at the Bountiful Water Treatment tank up Mueller Park Canyon. The two could be seen on camera damaging the garage door, and throwing rocks at the camera there. Anyone who has any information, or can identify the individuals involved, please contact the Bountiful City Police Department at 801-298-6000, referencing case B24-10097.
Man wanted for questioning in theft
The North Salt Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify this individual who is wanted for questioning in a theft that occurred late in the evening on June 20. The Caucasian male appeared to be driving an early model black Dodge Charger with black rims. Please contact the North Salt Lake Police Department at 801-3358650 with any information regarding this person and ask for Detective Ball. Reference case number N2404295.
18-year-old shot in confrontation
An 18-year-old male was shot and wounded during a confrontation last week in Clearfield involving
multiple individuals.
Just after 10 p.m. June 21, Layton City Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a shooting had happened near 25 E. 1800 South in Clearfield and one male had been shot and a group of juveniles were seen leaving the scene, according to police.
Clearfield Police Department officers and other neighboring agencies responded and found an 18-year-old male with two gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. He was airlifted to an area hospital for emergency surgery, and was expected to survive, police said.
Officers set up a containment in the area of the shooting to look for suspects. A reverse 911 call went out asking residents in the immediate area to shelter in place. That was lifted about an hour later. Police made a search of the area and with tips from the public they were able to locate and detain three juveniles in relation to the incident.
No arrests had been made as of press time and no additional information was released. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information about those involved to contact the department at 801-525-2800.
Suspect arrested in road rage shooting
A 34-year-old man was arrested last week for murder in an apparent road rage incident that took place June 3 and resulted in the shooting death of 63-year-old James Edward Saccato.
Justin Kent Doman was booked into the Davis County Jail on June 20. On June 3 Doman allegedly pursued a car driven by Saccato and during the encounter after they stopped, Doman allegedly shot and killed Saccato.
Investigators have worked diligently for the last few weeks following the incident to collect evidence in the case and have also met with prosecutors from the Davis County Attorney’s Office to review the circumstances of this case, resulting in Doman’s arrest.
1924
Big artillery and machine gun demonstration
Batter D, 145 Field Artillery will stage a big artillery and machine gun demonstration this Saturday at 3 p.m.
Gun positions will be at the west end of Pages Lane, easily accessible by automobile.
The general public is invited to witness the performance of the 75 M.M. guns and the famous Browning machine guns.
Good artillery range has been established by placing targets in the lake at ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 meters.
1934
Can you can? If you can’t can we can help you can
You will be happy to know that we have been fortunate in organizing a county-wide “Food Preservation Project,” which will include lectures and demonstrations on storing, drying and canning of fruits, vegetables and meats.
As county nutrition chairman I have been requested by Mrs. Eunice Van Orden, county preservation supervisor and Leonard Winegar, county relief chairman to make this announcement.
1944
Harvey Thomas aids in war clean-up campaign
Following a deadly battle with the Japanese in one of the Marshall Islands in the South seas, Private First Class Harvey Thomas, 22, wrote his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thomas, Sr., of Bountiful, that the island presented a ravaged appearance when his infantry went in for final operations in the cleanup campaign which followed.
Two years have passed since Private Thomas has been on furlough.
1954
Bountiful water supply appears plentiful enough to fill needs at present time
If everyone in Bountiful will be a
little careful with the water we can hold our own, according to Wilfred H. Williams, manager of the Bountiful water and sewer department.
“We’re on our feet again” after the difficulty encountered last Tuesday when approximately 50 families were without water for several hours, he said. There just wasn’t enough to go around.
1964
Centerville firm wins bid on new junior high
When seven bids for construction of a new junior high school on South Main Street were considered, a local contracting company, Hogan and Tingey, Centerville, was named the successful bidder.
Students from Centerville and the northern portion of Bountiful will make up the student body of the new school when it is completed.
1974
Fourth of July activities set
Yes, a good old-fashioned glorious Fourth of July celebration and you and everyone from far and near are invited so be sure to not miss out on it.
It starts early and just the way it should, with a mighty satisfying chuck wagon breakfast served from 6-9 a.m. at the City Park on Main Street. Can’t you just smell the bacon, eggs and potatoes sizzling on the grill?
1984
Plans pondered for prisons in Davis County KAYSVILLE—A report listing potential jail sites should be released within a week.
It’ll outline both bounty and privately-owned spots around the county that could house a new jail that would include a joint operation between Davis County and the state corrections division.
In the meantime, though, more than 100 Kaysville residents packed the city’s council chambers to overflowing, last week, as they heard details of the still-under-study proposal.
Holiday paper delay
Due to the July 4th holiday, there will be a delay in delivery of the July 5 edition of the Davis Journal. Please watch for the paper after that date. We appreciate your support.
are treated with respect and dignity when transported on Alaska Airlines aircraft,” a release said.
“This is my first time riding as a Patriot Guard Rider,” said Dennis Gisi, from Walla Walla, Washington. “I’m riding because of relatives I’ve had who served this country since WWII. I want to pay my respects and say thank you.”
“I’ve been a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and in 2016 we got wind of a Fallen Soldier Cart in Oregon,” said Len Parsons, a coordinator for the ride. “We went over and did it and it got us hooked so we wanted to do it again.”
The Patriot Guard Riders started in the 1990s, he said. “People started protesting at veteran’s funerals. A group of veterans and patriots decided to make a fence between them and the families. It became a movement. They’d look over and say ‘who are those guys with flags and motorcycles?’ It was our way of paying respect. The cart is a symbol of the dignity a soldier deserves.”
Alaska Airlines has placed 15 Fallen Soldier Carts to date at the airports
it serves. The goal is to have one in every airport it serves in the United States, the release said.
The identity of the soldier has been kept confidential at the family’s request. The veteran served honorably in the United States Armed Forces.
“We are deeply honored to provide this service for our fallen soldiers and their family,” said Neal Miller, Washington State Captain of the PGR. “The Patriot Guard Riders are committed to ensuring that the bravery and sacrifice of our military men and women are never forgotten. This escort is a small token of our gratitude for their service to our country.” Parsons served 20 years in the Navy and served all over the world. He has been riding (on his own) for more than 50 years. “It’s an honor to do this,” he said. “It’s humbling and makes me tearful, it chokes me up thinking about it.” l
News stories from yesteryear in Davis County
Compiled by Braden Nelsen
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Colby C. Jenkins in the U.S. House 2 race separated by less than 2,000 votes, with Maloy taking it. Maloy filled the seat left by Congressman Chris Stewart when he stepped down citing family health issues.
Newcomer Melanie Mortensen won the race for Davis School Board District 1 and Matt Brady beat out Blake Woodall for County Treasurer.
Poll workers Lisa Farrell and LeAnn Haws were at the South Branch Library assisting in-person voters. “I’ve been doing this for so many years,” said Farrell. “I like it because I feel like I’m participating in democracy.”
“I’ve done it for maybe 15 years,” said Haws. “I do it because it’s fun. I enjoy the camaraderie of the people I work
with.”
Bountiful resident Rick DeSilva came in person to the library to vote.
“It’s tradition,” he said. “I feel like it’s not as easy to mess with if it’s in person.”
Voting is so important, said election official, Gary Woodward. “I’ve been doing this for several years now. I feel like people need to know how a poll works.”
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it’s done with fairness they will look at the athlete's abilities to determine whether they (abilities) fit in the sports they want to play in.”
It’s done on a nondiscriminatory basis, said Adams. “It’s worked well for the last two years. Utah has done it better than Washington, D.C. has.”
It’s a broad brush mandate, he said. “I believe it’s wrong. I believe states have the right to govern themselves according to the 10th Amendment. It should not go into place until it can be proved legally that it’s the right thing to do.”
Litigation is going on in other states and it’s either been stayed or held, said Adams. “Utah is ahead of the game legislatively, not judicially. The Special Session gives directions to school districts. They’re expected to follow state law. We had a request by the State School Board for clarity.”
There were some groups that gathered at the Capitol in protest of the resolutions. “Some people were frustrated as those were passed,” said Adams. “But in general Utah has been extremely balanced in finding a way to protect women and women’s sports. Utah has done it
in a more balanced way than any other state.”
Adams said another significant thing they did during the Special Session was to free up funds from the Appropriations Federal Commission Budget for a PR campaign to get citizen input about access to public lands. “The federal government has been closing access to our public lands,” he said. “We’d like to have public input on what’s going on, especially in rural lands. We want to get the word out and start right away, probably in the next month or two.”
Lawmakers also addressed some cleanup bills, Sunset and Repeal Date Code Corrections (HB 3005), Exchange Student Guardianship Amendments (HB 3001) and School District Adjustments (HB 3003).
Utah was ranked as the No. 1 best state overall by U.S. News and World Report for the second year in a row. “It also remains No. 1 for the last 17 years in a row for economic outlook,” said Adams. “We manage our affairs well. Utah is a great state because of the great people. We’re fortunate to live in the greatest spot in America and the world.” l
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Photo by Becky Ginos
OUTDOORS & RECREATION
Races return to Handcart Days at new time
By Braden Nelsen
braden.n@mycityjournals.com
BOUNTIFUL—Pioneer children may have “sang as they walked” but Davis County-ites have the opportunity to sing as they walk, run, jog or trot in the Handcart Days races being held this year as part of the Pioneer Day celebrations being held in Davis County. There is a lot to look forward to, and a few things that have changed since last year as well.
For starters, the races themselves will be held in tandem with the Handcart Days parade – a change from years past, which means a more cohesive event, but sadly, no race day breakfast because of the events occurring on the same day. Despite that, however, Sarah Johnson, South Davis Recreation District Recreation & Races Manager said that they view the combination of the races and parade, “as a positive.”
With the amount of sponsors this year, and an anticipated 600 participants, it seems like the community agrees. Even though there may be no race day breakfast, many familiar favorite features will be returning, including three different races, a half marathon starting at 5:30 a.m., the 5K starting at 6:30 a.m., and a 1K starting at 7:30 a.m. Racers will also be treated to an appearance from Pioneer Pete, who will be firing off a historic shot to kick things off.
Like every year, the Handcart Days races give people the opportunity to get outside, get some exercise, and accomplish something meaningful, no matter their ability level. “We try to encourage people to participate, and just finish,” said Johnson, explaining how the finish lines stay open until the very last participant crosses. The important part is joining in, having fun, and seeing it through, no matter how fast or slow that finish is.
Registration for the event is still open and will be until midnight on July 17, however, there will be day-prior registration available on July 19, as well as packet pickup from 4-6 p.m. More information on the races, volunteer opportunities, and other details can be found by contacting Sarah Johnson with the South Davis Rec. Center at sjohnson@southdavisrecreation. com.l
The Great Utah Outdoors: 7 Activities for Nature Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts
By Bailey Chism
bailey.c@thecityjournals.com
Utah is all about outdoor recreation and is well known for its many outdoor activities. If you’re seeking a weekend of hiking or backpacking, Utah has countless options. You could spend years exploring the nooks and crannies of the five national parks, 44 state parks, nine national monuments and five national forests.
National Parks
Utah has an abundance of gorgeous national parks to explore, each with its own type of landscape and beauty. Zion National Park in southern Utah has countless hiking trails, and if you’re feeling adventurous, an overnight hiking trip through The Narrows, where you’ll find yourself up to waist deep in water.
Arches National Park, just north of Moab, is known for over 2,000 unique, natural rock arches and other interesting rock formations. Thanks to the fact Arches is relatively small, you can explore it in just a day or two. These aren’t the only two national parks in Utah worth seeing, though, there are countless more.
Rock Climbing
Without a doubt, when it comes to climbing, Utah rocks. Whether it’s just a short scramble over a boulder field or a full day on a super technical route, Utah offers challenges climbers won’t find many other places.
Logan Canyon is known to have some of the best climbing in the state, boasting over 400 routes. These routes range from novice climbs to one of Utah’s highest-rated climbs. St. George offers access to some of Utah’s more challenging climbing and bouldering routes. With more than 1,500 routes and at least two dozen different steep, rocky cliffs, St. George attracts climbers from all over the country.
Mountain Biking
For many, mountain biking in Utah brings images of Moab’s classic trails to mind, each earning their place in the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame. Although Moab boasts excellent mountain biking trails, there’s much more around the state.
Over the past few years and because of the efforts of multiple Eagle Scout projects, Mantua is home to the Eagle Rise trail system. Surrounded by lush, green trees and a beautiful reservoir, it makes for a peaceful ride while you enjoy the scenery.
The desert highlands on the northern edge of the Uintah Basin are home to pronghorn, wind and the
Slot Canyons
Hiking
Utah is widely known for its abundance of hiking opportunities for any level of hiker. Utah holds thousands of miles of great trails for families looking for a nice stroll to experts looking for a challenge. Some trails are well-suited for overnight, backpacking trips while many others are just “loops” that spit you right back out at the beginning when you’re done.
Each and every national park in Utah boasts incredible hiking trails, but if you’re looking for something a little more off the beaten path, you’re at the right place.
Lower Calf Creek Falls in southern Utah is a three mile hike into the desert and often culminates in imaginative formations. At the end of the hike is a stunning 126foot waterfall with a plunge pool oasis in the desert.
Dinosaur Tracks Trail in Moab is excellent for dinosaur enthusiasts, as it will take you through a short hike to a boulder with dinosaur tracks in it.
Slot canyons are narrow gorges in soft rocks like Utah’s sedimentary deposits. They’re named for their narrow widths, often squeezing down to just a sliver of an opening. It’s said Utah has the largest concentration of slot canyons in the world, and many of them are easily accessible.
Buckskin Gulch is a classic trail in Utah, swerving through a subterranean paradise for the senses. You can attempt this stunning walk in just a day, or walk the entire 20 miles over the course of four days. Located near Kanab, Buckskin Gulch trail is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the southwest and offers obstacles like rock jams, pools, quicksand and the potential for flash floods.
Snowshoeing
When people think of winter in Utah, they mainly think of Utah’s world class ski resorts. However, if
mountain bike track network called McCoy Flats. The path was originally cut down by cows wandering through and has now expanded to nine different trails.
“PIONEER PETE” STANDS ready to start the races in 2022. The iconic pioneer will be returning to the races this year.
Photo courtesy of Cara Harker Photography
Summer activities abound at Kaysville Recreation Center
By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com
For Davis County residents living in or near Kaysville, you won’t have to go far to find some fun this summer.
Parents looking to involve their kids in activities from now until school starts again in mid-August have plenty of choices. Sports and recreation classes and camps have begun and go through the beginning of August.
Summer Super Sport
Think of this as summer PE for elementary schoolaged children, first through sixth grades. The Summer Super Sport sessions go over two nonconsecutive weeks, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gailey Park, 200 South 300 West in Kaysville. The first session runs July 16 – 18, while the second series of classes go from July 30 – Aug. 1.
Summer Super Sport features an array of games that fit all skill levels and interests. The games will help to get your kids moving and staying fit over the summer, while providing fun and the chance to meet new friends. Make sure you send your child with plenty of water to drink and a sack lunch.
Residents can sign up for $40, while non-residents have a fee of $45.
Youth girls lacrosse clinic
Lacrosse continues to grow in popularity in the state and around Davis County. This July 26 – 27, the Davis High School girls lacrosse team will lead a camp for young girls who are interested in developing their skills and having fun learning more about the sport.
This two-day camp will take place at Barnes Park on Liston Field from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $30. The camp is open to girls from kindergarten age through ninth grade (based on this past school year).
The girls youth lacrosse clinic will focus on teaching skills such as passing, catching, shooting and cradling. The participants will go through several different drills and play friendly scrimmages. Participants will not need to bring any of their own equipment.
Signups for the clinic begin July 1, so visit Kaysville.gov/827 to secure your child’s spot. You can also call or text Youth Program Director Devin Williams at
801-989-2303 for more information.
Youth pickleball
Another quickly growing sport, pickleball, appeals to people of all ages. For kids wanting to improve their game, or for young aspiring players, Kaysville Parks and Recreation has summer youth pickleball lessons available this summer.
Sessions began in June, but July and August classes are coming up too. Lessons will take place at Barnes Park at the pickleball courts. Participants should bring their own paddles, though loaner paddles will be available as well.
Track and field
Coaches from across the state will come to Kaysville this summer to instruct youth on the basics of track and field. The camp will focus on sprinting, distance running, jumping and throwing.
The track and field instructions will go over a threeday period for 1 ½ hours each day. All participants will take part in every event area. The camp will not only teach the kids about these events but prepare them to participate in track meets.
Youth tennis
Kids ages 7-12 can now sign up for summer tennis clinics through Kaysville Parks and Recreation. Two more summer sessions are available, in July and August.
Sessions will take place in the morning and consist of six one-hour classes. Players can bring their own rackets, but extras will be available for those participants who don’t have their own. The clinic will teach
the basic fundamentals of tennis and help kids develop a love for the game. Be advised that space is limited, so register now to secure your child’s spot.
Youth golf
Golf is a sport that people of just about any age can play. And even young boys and girls can get started. The Kaysville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer youth golf lessons this summer at the Davis Park Golf Course, 1174 Nicholls Road. The clinic aims to teach kids basic golf skills and techniques as well as golf etiquette. Lessons begin in July and are offered for both beginner and advanced levels. After each lesson, participants will be allowed to play two rounds on the course. Equipment will be available for kids who don’t have their own clubs.
Adult tai chi gung
The Kaysville Parks and Rec Center has more than just youth activities this summer. Adults who are looking to improve their health and get fit have some opportunities here too.
In July and August, tai chi gung classes come to the center, open to adults for $10 per class. In addition to year-round indoor tai chi gung classes at the rec center on Tuesdays, the summer features outdoor classes at Barnes Park near Pavilion 2. The summer classes will take place in July and August on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Instructor Penni Daun Eads will lead the classes. She has been teaching tai chi gung for 2 ½ years.
Tai chi gung is a form of moving meditation, designed to connect participants to nature. Others call tai chi gung “simple yoga.” It involves simple standing exercises. This class will focus on figure eights, body twist, the crane and the tai chi swim. More advanced exercises may follow as class members demonstrate proficiency.
Anyone interested in the July and August classes should contact Eads at tp.eads@gmail.com.
To learn more about any of these classes and activities this summer, visit www.kaysville.gov. Other activities are open this summer and throughout the year at the rec center and at other locations throughout the city. l
OUT & ABOUT
Hopebox Theatre puts ‘twist’ on Broadway musical ‘Oliver’
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
KAYSVILLE—Hopebox Theatre’s production of “Oliver” is a wonderful version of the Broadway hit musical based on the 1838 novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. Done in a steampunk style with a live band onstage, the show stays true to the story but adds a new look and feel.
With well-known numbers such as “Food, Glorious Food,” “Boy for Sale,” “Where is Love?” “I’ll Do Anything” and “Who Will Buy?” the audience finds itself immersed in the tale of an orphan boy in London who is surrounded by people who only care about him for their own selfish reasons.
The first scene opens with a workhouse filled with boys who are half starved and glad to receive a small portion of gruel. When Oliver has the courage to ask for more, he is whisked away by the greedy caretakers of the workhouse, Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney. Mr. Bumble sells the boy to be an apprentice to undertaker Mr. Sowerberry and his wife who are equally cruel to Oliver, sending him to the basement to sleep with the coffins.
When one of Mr. Sowerberry’s employees insults Oliver’s dead mother, the boy starts hitting the man and Mrs. Sowerberry and her daughter run in and lock Oliver in a casket and send for Mr. Bumble. While Mr. Bumble and the others are trying to decide what to do Oliver escapes in all of the commotion.
After ending up on the streets of London, Oliver meets the Artful Dodger, a 16-year-old who offers to help him by introducing him to Fagin, a criminal fence who has a pack of young boys that are pickpockets. Each day the boys return with the stolen goods.
Fagin sends Oliver out with Dodger and Charlie Bates, another of Fagin’s gang, to practice the technique of pickpocketing. But when they try to take
you’re searching for a more affordable way to experience the “Greatest Snow on Earth,” snowshoeing is highly recommended.
Several parks and resorts offer snowshoeing to those not wanting to spend an arm and a leg on skis or snowboards. The Alta Ski Area has an open road for snowshoeing. Ruby’s Inn Winter Activity Center offers a unique way to connect with the beauty of Bryce Canyon and the surrounding national forest on snow-
a handkerchief from the wealthy Mr. Brownlow, he catches them. Dodger and Bates get away but Oliver is arrested and taken to the Brownlow residence.
When Fagin hears of the arrest, he sends some of his gang to get Oliver back before he can talk about their operation. They manage to capture the boy when Mr. Brownlow sends him out to return some books. Oliver is taken back to Fagin’s lair but with the help of Nancy, one of the older members of Fagin’s gang, he makes it back to Mr. Brownlow who has a special interest in him after a secret is revealed.
“Oliver” is a mix of triumph and sorrow as Oliver is used by unscrupulous people. However, his determination to survive no matter what gives him the grit to overcome all of these obstacles.
That determination plays well into the mission behind the Hopebox Theatre, that of trying to ease the burden of someone who is battling cancer. Theatre founder Jan Williams has fought cancer
shoes. It’s a great starting point for many trails, and snowshoe rentals are offered. Skiing/Snowboarding
Now, if there’s no way you can’t enjoy the winter without ripping it down the slopes, there is no need to fret. Utah is home to several world class ski resorts that are ready to welcome you in.
Ten of Utah’s ski resorts are within an hour drive of the Salt Lake City International Airport. Brighton Ski Resort is known for its terrain park, accessible backcountry, snow totals and family discounts. More southern, Brian Head
four times. During her third bout with the disease, she was inspired to give others the support and love she received and Hopebox Theatre was born.
Each show is dedicated to someone who is fighting cancer. “We take nominations from people in the show or nominations on our website,” said Producer Gary Kemp. “Those names go to our board of directors who review them. They take a blind vote of who to pick. It’s interesting how often they come to an almost unanimous consensus.”
It’s a difficult decision because even if only one person is selected per show, many are deserving of the honor, he said. “That’s what makes the theater such a different experience. I talk to cast members and hear their stories of struggles they’re having in their personal life, etc. but doing these shows helps them to refocus on the recipient and our mission.”
That creates a more positive environment, said Kemp. “That love connection expands to the audience. I have peo-
boasts the highest base among Utah’s resorts. It is the only ski and snowboard resort to showcase snow-dusted red rock hoodoos from the nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.
ple come up after and tell me how they feel different at a Hopebox show.”
Tad Packer is the Wall of Hope Recipient for “Oliver.” Packer has stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to his brain, even though he has never smoked a day in his life. Within a few weeks of the diagnosis, Packer started chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
“Chemotherapy in any form just wreaks havoc on your life,” he said. “But I fight. I fight because I don ‘t know a better way to live than to fight.”
A portion of the proceeds from “Oliver” will go directly to Packer. Other funds come through direct donations that can be made at hopeboxtheatre.com.
“Oliver” runs through July 13, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. l
There is a never-ending list of fun things to do in the great Utah outdoors. Just pick a direction and start driving, you’ll run into something amazing sooner than you think. Whether it’s in the red rock covered southern portion of Utah, or the vibrant green of northern Utah, you’re sure to find something you and your family will love. l
FAGIN (CRAIG HOVORKA, SILVER CAST) explains to Oliver about the art of pickpocketing.
Photo by Bryson Wanner
EVIL BILL SIKES (RANDON JENSEN, SILVER CAST) threatens one of Fagin’s gang.
OBITUARY
Alan Curtis Cutler
April 24, 1952 – June 23, 2024
Alan Curtis Cutler, born April 24, 1952, to Lowell and Marelda Cutler of North Ogden, Utah, returned to his heavenly home June 23, 2024, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Al was raised in North Ogden, with two brothers and one sister, where he had a knack for finding mischief whether with his brothers, friends, or the church tractor. He graduated from Weber High School in 1970, then attended an electronic vocational school in Arizona.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Milan, Italy. He shared his love for the gospel and good Italian food with his family his whole life.
By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
BOUNTIFUL—As temperatures rise and summer gets into full swing, it’s time to think about safety and the potential for wildfires. Bikers, hikers, campers and other recreationists are all hitting the hills of Davis County but they’re not always prepared for the adventure. South Davis Metro Fire Deputy Chief Jeff Larsen has a few tips for a good outcome.
“With all the celebrations and activities be safe and use caution,” he said. “Follow basic safety measures. We’re seeing more people using the trails and recreation in general. Make sure you wear the right clothes and let people know where you are going and when you’ll be back.”
Larsen recommends having a fully charged cell phone. “Be familiar with the area and your surroundings. It can help us in locating you. I anticipate a higher call for service in hard to reach areas.”
The increased trail system in Bountiful and North Salt Lake has brought more mountain bikers and hikers up into the mountains, said Larsen. “We see people who are not familiar with the terrain going up and maybe it’s not for their skill set and they’re not equipped for that. Make sure the terrain matches your ability.”
Wildfires are also a concern as the weather gets warmer, he said. “Residents were so diligent last year following fireworks restrictions and guidelines. But because of a big snowfall and lack of
fires vegetation has grown. It makes us at high risk for events in the foothills.”
The water content last year slowed the fire season, said Larsen. “The grass is at its peak in growth. It’s prime for an increase in wildfires. With several days in the 90s in June, it dried out making the risk even higher. Make sure you know the local ordinances and get familiar with what cities allow for fireworks.”
Larsen recommends that residents living near the foothills take extra precautions. “Clean up and create defensible space. It helps with overall mitigation.”
Make sure campfires are completely extinguished, he said. “Always have water on hand to keep it from getting out of control. Have someone watch it so there’s no chance of it spreading.”
A recent house fire appeared to be caused by a barbecue grill. “People utilizing grills should do it a safe distance from the house,” he said. “Never leave it unattended. Make sure you have water available to slow or mitigate it (fire).”
It’s a good reminder at this time of year to watch young children around open water and pools, said Larsen. “Everyone is excited to recreate but always have safety and injury prevention at the forefront.”
People are just outside more, he said. “There are more vehicles on the roadways driving at higher speeds. Kids are out on bikes, motorcycles and scooters, make sure they wear helmets.”
Larsen said they anticipate a busy fire year. “It’s a perfect storm. We’re seeking the public’s help to prevent any significant event up on the mountain.”
Al went into television broadcasting starting in high school. He moved to Nampa, Idaho, to work at KIVI TV. While living there, he met and married Susan Hennis Cutler in the Logan Utah Temple. They later moved back to Utah and had four children: Lara, Brent, David, and Andrea. He and Sue were looking forward to celebrating their 50th anniversary this August.
Al worked as a director/producer for the University of Utah at KUED for almost 40 years. He was also a camera operator for Jazz games, University of Utah athletic events, General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and many other amazing events. He loved working side-by-side with his son Dave in broadcasting for many years. A highlight was traveling the world to work numerous Olympic events. They were the closest of friends. He also tolerated his daughters.
All kidding aside, he had a soft spot in his heart for his daughters Lara and Annie, who share his sense of humor and love of beaches.
Al loved to travel, and was very aware of his frequent flyer miles. He enjoyed vacations to Hawaii with family and a trip to visit his mission in Italy with Sue after retirement.
Al hit his stride as a grandpa, and is beloved by his grandchildren. He made each one feel loved and special, and always supported their games, recitals, musicals, and accomplishments big and small.
Al loved NASA and rocket launches, the Thunderbirds and aviation, The Beatles, hummingbirds, Maui whales, and Hawaii, and could always be found wearing shorts, flip flops and a Hawaiian shirt regardless of the season. Quietly witty, there was never a shortage of dad jokes and laughs. Al is survived by his wife Sue Cutler, children Lara (Kevin) Crandall, Dave (Lindsay) Cutler, and Annie (Andy) Baggs, 11 grandchildren, and his sister Carolyn (Alan) Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Bruce (Dawn) Cutler and Doug (Darla) Cutler, and his son Brent. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Ben Lomond Cemetery, 526 East 2950 North, North Ogden, Utah 84414.
Al’s family would like to thank his Huntsman Cancer team who took excellent care of him.
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A FIRE BURNS near Farmington Bay three years ago. South Davis Metro anticipates a busy fire year. File photo
Growing friendships - and produce - in the community garden
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com
CENTERVILLE—Behind the Whitaker Museum lies a patchwork of a thousand shades of green where members of the community have come together to plant and beautify a community garden. The successful administration of this garden for the past 13 years has been due, in large part, to Erin Redd and her family.
With help from the parks and recreation department and the city of Centerville, Redd said that there really haven’t been too many outstanding challenges during their tenure coordinating the garden, “We keep it pretty simple,” she said, explaining how much of the success comes from the tremendous community response.
In addition to produce and flowers, the garden has also cultivated a sense of community says Redd, “everyone is so friendly.” There’s just something about being outdoors, gardening, being in nature in the middle of a neighborhood that helps “ground” people, and brings out the best in people as they help one another grow the best gardens they can.
It’s an important concept too with increasing urbanization, to preserve green spaces like these, for many reasons, not the least of which is self-reliance. Redd, who has involved her whole family, kids included, in the garden, expressed just how important it is for the rising generation to keep these skills alive, “we include (the kids) in everything,” and it has really paid off. Redd said that, if they needed to, her kids have all the skills they need to grow their own food.
Community gardens like this also help combat inflation. Anyone who has gone to the grocery store recently knows just how expensive produce has become,
especially those items bearing the tag “organic.” Growing produce in a community garden is significantly cheaper, and, as Redd says, “You know exactly where it came from.” With the huge benefits provided by growing a garden, the biggest hurdle for many may be getting started, but Redd and her family have thought of that too.
Throughout the season, experts and master gardeners will give classes and instruction, with schedules posted on the Whitaker’s page, that help gardeners of all levels. From beginners to experts, “you can always pick up a little something,” said Redd. It’s a rewarding practice as well, for gardeners to be able to see the literal fruits of their labor when it comes time to harvest, and usually, it’s not just the gardeners themselves who benefit.
Redd said that often, gardeners grow more than they can use, and in that event, in cooperation with the USU Davis Extension, the excess produce is gathered, and donated to the local food pantry. The food, which is fresh, locally grown, and healthy doesn’t go to waste, but also goes to a great cause.
More information about the community garden at the Whitaker, such as workshops, plot sizes, and prices, can all be found at centervilleutah.gov/358/ Community-Garden. l
LARKIN MORTUARY HONORS FAMILY PIONEER
Larkin Mortuary is one of the most respected funeral homes in the Salt Lake Valley. Its pioneer founder, George William Larkin, arrived in Utah in 1863, having emigrated from Cambridge, England. He started the Larkin tradition of arranging funerals in 1885. Today, with seven generations of history serving Utah families, four mortuaries, cremation facilities and two cemeteries, Larkin Mortuary remains locally family owned and managed.
Larkin’s vertically integrated services also provide a premier floral shop, monument, urn and vault manufacturing facilities, along with beautiful memorial meeting and luncheon facilities. Multilingual staff honor and facilitate important traditions of many cultures.
Mortuary - Downtown 260 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (801)
Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 S) Sandy, UT 84092 (801) 571-2771
STALKS OF CORN POKE up out of the soil of the community garden behind the Whitaker, as the entire plot blooms in the sun.
Photos by Braden Nelsen
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Judge Rita Cornish
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of Robert Wayne Hoskins, Deceased; Jacquelyn Wood is the Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert Wayne Hoskins, appointed on June 6, 2024. Mr. Hoskins died May 3, 2024. Creditors of the Estate of Mr. Hoskins are hereby notified to deliver or mail their written claims to attorney, Jax Pettey, at the following address: 12369 S Laurelchase DR, Riverton, UT; 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: 6/14/2024, 6/21/2024, 6/28/2024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SETTLOR, MICHAEL L. BEUS, 1894 NORTH BELLA VISTA DRIVE, FARMINGTON, UTAH 84025, AND CO-TRUSTEE CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BEUS HEREBY PUBLISH NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED INTO A UTAH DOMESTIC ASSET PROTECTION TRUST ON JUNE 10, 2024: PARCEL NO. 08-234-0031 IN DAVIS COUNTY, UTAH AND LOT 5, BLOCK 8, OF VALLEY SUBDIVISION, FIFTH ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT FILED NOVEMBER 6, 1980 AS PLAT NO. 80-194; RECORDS OF THE FAIRBANKS RECORDING DISTRICT, FOUTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. CREDITORS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT CLAIMS TO THE ABOVE CO-TRUSTEES WITHIN 120 DAYS FROM THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. Publishing: 6/21/2024, 6/28/2024, 7/5/2024
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, as amended by a resolution adopted on June 20, 2024 (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 (provided that in the event the Bonds are sold in a private placement and a default rate is required by the purchaser, such default rate shall not exceed 18.00% 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 20th day of June, 2024.
/s/ Susanne Monsen
Susanne Monsen, Assistant Clerk, South Davis Sewer District, Utah Publishing: 6/28/2024
