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Debate coach still inspiring others

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Fiber moves forward

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Bountiful Elementary gets

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BOUNTIFUL—As the school year begins, so does construction on the new Bountiful Elementary. Construction on the new building will take place west of the existing school and when it is complete the old building will be torn down.

“It’s the oldest school in the district,” said Bryan Turner, Architectural Services Director for the Davis School District. “It will be nice to replace it. Some areas are worn out and tired.”

‘Dad’ the Dragon takes up permanent residency

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—The whimsical dragon who has been looking out over Town Square since last year has found a permanent home. The City Council voted unanimously to buy the art piece that was previously in St. George and keep it here in Bountiful. “Dad” the Dragon was on lease to the city from the artist.

The metal sculpture is made up of license plates and street signs and was created by artist Deveren Farley of Utah County. He named it “Dad” in memory of his father who passed away in 2021. The inspiration came because his father loved dragons.

“It’s the best item on the agenda of the night,” said City Manager Gary Hill at the July 11 City Council meeting. “We have a homeless dragon that has taken up temporary residency in Bountiful.”

Israeli government blocks Supreme Court power

The parliament in Israel passed a law Monday to deny its Supreme Court the power to block governmental decisions, in what is seen as a first step toward overhauling the longstanding judicial system of the country. The White House, as well as the opposition parties in Israel, have sharply criticized the move. The bill, which will prohibit the Supreme Court from determining laws passed by the ruling government may be “unreasonable” was voted on by the governing coalition as those opposing the vote staged a walkout. Protestors outside the Knesset building were met with barbed wire and water cannons, and at least 19 people were arrested. Many members of the military reserve in Israel condemned the vote before it took place, and suggested that they would refuse to volunteer for duty upon its passage.

Mustard flavored Skittle released

To celebrate National Mustard Day on Aug. 5, a limited run of a new mustard flavored Skittle has been released. While the flavor is certainly in the “novelty” tradition of small-release flavors, there is always a chance it may catch on. Recently, Brachs unveiled “Tailgate” flavored candy corn, featuring the flavors of hot dogs and cheeseburgers alongside ice cream, lemonade, and the traditional staples.

Bear traps set after fatal attack in Yellowstone

Amie Adamson of Derby, Kansas was killed after a mauling on the Montana-Idaho border near Yellowstone National Park. As a result, wildlife workers have been putting out bear traps in order to capture the grizzly bear believed to be responsible. Officials believe that the attack was not predatory, but the result of a chance encounter while the victim was running or walking alone on trails in the park. She was killed close to a trailhead and private campground in an RV park, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Adamson was wearing running shoes and did not have bear repellant with her. Officials advise visitors to remote areas of the park to carry repellant with them, as it can deter attacks of this nature. Grizzlies are protected by law outside of Alaska, though some local officials are pushing to allow hunting.

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS show some of the items they picked at the Universal Closet. The four hour event will be held on Aug. 5. Courtesy photo

Universal Closet offers free clothing, bedding for those in need

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—August marks the beginning of school and kids and parents are shopping for those new back-to-school necessities but not everyone has that option. One woman has made it her mission to help those kids feel like everyone else on that first day.

Yvonne Applegate started the Universal Closet where families can come and pick out free clothing, bedding and towels for everyone, including adults.

“It has been a rough few years for everyone,” said Applegate. “Rent, groceries,

gas and the cost of everything else has skyrocketed. Even with two working parents, it is harder and harder to get by. Let us help you this year with free gently used clothing for the whole family as well as bedding and towels.”

New socks and underwear will be passed out at the door to each child in the family while supplies last, she said. “Know your children’s sizes if they don’t come.” Items in the closet come from donations in the community and volunteers help to sort and work at the event.

The free store will be on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at South Davis Junior High School, 298 W. 2500 South, Bountiful in the gym at the back of the school. l

Getting to Know Dr. Heaton

Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist, serving his patients in Davis County. Dr. Heaton is Board-certified in dermatology, and he is currently a member of the American Society of MOHS Surgeons.

Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. He places a strong empahsis on catering to the retirement population in his community as skin cancer is more prevalent in this age group.

Dr. Heaton earned an undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). His medical degree is from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM). He completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, parafoil kite flying, and spending time with his wife and three children.

Grim reality of the housing crisis in Utah – by the numbers

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

DAVIS COUNTY—Shelter is a basic human necessity. Along with food and water, it fills some of the most basic needs for survival. In the modern era, there are seemingly many options for shelter or housing, but, things are more dire than they may seem.

Since the beginning, owning a home has been a key factor in the American Dream, and for over 200 years, it has been fairly achievable for many. It has been one of the biggest things in the 20th century that set the United States apart from the rest of the world: a person could start from scratch, work hard, and have their own home.

Of course, as population increased, this became more and more difficult. Housing has, in recent years, struggled to keep up with demand. Whereas in the mid-to-late 20th century, it was common for people to be able to buy a home where they needed to, these options have severely dwindled.

For example, as recently as 1990, the median house value in the state of Utah was only $68,000. Ten years later, in 2000, it had only jumped up to $146,100. Compare this to the 2023 median house price of $493,221, and it’s plain to see there’s an issue. Yes, inflation does play a role in house prices, but, the numbers don’t reflect that inflation is the only reason the price has changed.

In 1990, the median household income for the state of Utah was $49,221. This means that the average Utahn was making about 72% of their mortgage annually. What

about interest rates? Admittedly, those were higher in 1990, coming in at 10.31%, but, those rates steadily fell, allowing many to refinance.

Jumping forward 10 years to the year 2000, median income bumped up to $58,863, a 19.5% increase. This was significant, but still slightly lower than the inflation rate, which would have required a 32% increase in wages. But what about home prices? From 1990 to 2000 home prices had a whopping 114% increase, and as devastating as that sounds, that wasn’t the worst of it.

Comparing the data from 1990 and 2023, the grim reality becomes shockingly clear. As compared to the median home price of $68,000 and income of $49,221 in 1990, Utahns are now pulling in a median income of $87,649, only $30,000 more than in 2000. This means that while Utahns in 1990 were making 72% of their mortgage annually, now, they are making a meager 17% of their mortgage.

Interest rates are lower certainly than in 1990, but not by much, with most hovering around 6-7%. All of this is to say that, conservatively, if Utahns were paying the same for a house today, as they would have in 1990, the average single-family home in the state would actually have to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $150,756. So, what’s the reason for the over $300,000 discrepancy?

It’s certainly not inflation. With an average inflation rate of 2.49% annually since 1990, a house would only cost $153,000. Cost of material and labor? While this may

affect newer builds, materials and labor aren’t a factor for houses built decades before the buyer comes to the market. The only really feasible answer is supply and demand.

There is a significant disproportion between the population of Utah and the number of homes currently on the market. So, what about rent? This too, can offer challenges to the middle class in Utah. The median monthly rent in Utah comes in at a staggering $1,900, which is, according to some studies, higher than the average mortgage payment.

This means that renters are potentially paying more each month for their apartment

than they would a house, but that’s only if they can afford that kind of rent in the first place. So, how are people managing this?

How do individuals and families afford a place to live, groceries, gas, the necessities, and things like travel or entertainment?

Many don’t. While there are many middle-class individuals and families in Utah, many are living in substandard housing simply because that’s where they can afford to live. Many go without vacations, without eating out, without many of the things they should be able to enjoy in life, only because they’re stuck paying an exorbitant amount of money to rent.

With the middle class being the backbone of the American Economy, something needs to be done. Developments in the housing crises have severely crippled the upward mobility of many Americans, cementing them in poverty, either legitimately, or the ubiquitous “house poor,” without even owning a house.

While of course house and rent prices range across the state, these extreme prices have come to affect every area. In Davis County, for example, the median home price in 2023 has been $520,000, pricing out many middle-class families and leaving room for only the extremely wealthy.

Simply put, not enough is being done to address the housing crisis in the state, and unless drastic action is taken, more and more citizens will be pushed either into homelessness or, out of state. Both of these options will not only hurt the economy but Utah’s citizens personally as well. l

Debate coach did more than teach – she changed lives

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FRUIT HEIGHTS—Positive, encouraging, inspiring –those are all words that others have used to describe Betty Brand, who was the Davis High School debate coach 50 years ago. The 90-year-old made such an impact on her students that those debaters are coming together next week to honor her with a birthday party and reunion.

“I was in debate with her,” said her son Bruce Brand.

“My mom was my teacher but she was very popular so she helped my social standing.”

Mom changed lives, he said. “That was a common thread. That’s what happened when mom worked with me.”

Now in a care center, Betty is still making a difference, Bruce said. ‘She talks to all of the caregivers and they’ll just beam. If they say they want to be a nurse, she encourages them to become one. She says ‘you can do that.’ In fact, the care center has told me that people are spending too much time with my mother.”

After helping her husband through school, Betty went back herself and graduated from Weber State University in 1970 at the age of 36 and started teaching at 37. “She was a student teacher at a school in Ogden then came to DHS in 1971,” said Bruce. “She taught English at first, then got permission to start a debate program.”

“I believe you can touch kids’ lives,” said Betty. “I started out with three debate students at Davis High to build a debate program.”

The first day there wasn’t even a window in the class, she said. “There wasn’t a book there wasn’t a thing. So I had that one class that first year and I bent over backwards to make it just as creative and fun as I could. So then the next spring I took them down to Kaysville Junior High and they gave demonstrations in front of the English classes of some of the fun things we did.”

Betty said that summer the DHS principal called her in and said, “You’re signed up for the entire day for beginning speech

classes. What on earth did you do? And I said, ‘sold my program.’”

“I was in Betty’s debate program,” said Julie Olson, one of her students who still keeps in touch. “For me what stands out is that she fosters relationships. We get together two or three times a year.”

Betty garnered so much enthusiasm, said Olson. “It was a fun program. We took state all the years that I was in debate. She’s tremendous and inspiring.”

After her son died in an accident on his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Betty took a different direction.

“I would struggle all week long getting through school where I encountered Mark in the halls every day in my memory,” said Betty. “I decided the best thing I had to do was get out of debate because everything reminded me of Mark who I had in debate for three years.”

So she took a sabbatical leave for the next year and went back to the University of Utah and got a master’s degree in counseling in 1980 then took a counseling job at Mountain High. “I fell in love with teaching these super bright kids who struggled with traditional education.”

She eventually became principal of Mountain High and the Young Parents School. “Betty could look on the inside and see the potential of the students,” said Olson.

In the late 1990s after she had retired, Betty filled an assignment from the church to help young girls at the Farmington Jail. “She helped the girls to see that they absolutely could do better,” said Bruce. “She loved it.”

Her philosophy is being more of a cheerleader, he said. “She celebrates others and tells them they are awesome and doing a great job. She is so positive and always looks on the bright side.”

The birthday party and reunion will be held Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Barnes Park Pavilion 1 in Kaysville.

"Betty has the gift of seeing potential in people that they don’t see themselves,” said Olson. “She encouraged each of us to develop that potential."

The party to honor Betty’s 90th birthday is a joint effort among a group of students who have remained friends across many, many years, she said. “She gave us much in our high school years, fostered the continued friendships so how could we not get together to honor her on this important birthday?” l

AT 90, BETTY BRAND still encourages others and brightens their days. Courtesy photos

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BETTY BRAND was the debate coach at Davis High School 50 years ago. The students who were on her teams called her “inspiring.”

Give those shoes a reboot at CleanKix

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—A good pair of sneakers can cost up to $250 so when they get dirty or worn CleanKix can fix them up and make them look like new. The specialty shop on Main Street in Bountiful has been in business for two years and continues to grow as the demand increases.

“We keep it simple,” said Operations Manager Tyler Rohwer. “Everybody wears shoes. They’re expensive so it’s hard to justify buying them twice just because they get dirty or stained. This gives customers an option rather than buying a new pair.”

A couple of friends started the business for fun, said Rohwer. “They enjoyed sneakers. It was mostly a shoe cleaning shop to take care of customers’ favorite pair of shoes when they got dirty.”

Rohwer joined the business about two months in and started cleaning shoes. “Then my friend Lynzie (Johnson) and I decided to make more content to become more profitable and gain a wider audience.”

Lynzie started doing graphic design and social media, he said. “We convinced Osmond (owner) to sell shoes and increase foot traffic and sales. Not long after, he handed me the keys and said ‘make it your own.’”

So for the last year and a half, Rohwer has

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been going to events to promote the shop. “We are trying to spread the word about who we are and what we do.”

Rohwer said they’ve branched out to more than just restoration and cleaning. “We have a wider selection of shoes that we sell and also have apparel. We sell high quality T-shirts from Massive Action, LLC and Lonely Hearts Club.”

CleanKix also sells socks, he said.

“They’re so comfortable and durable. They’re the only thing I wear and my employees do too.”

They also have Lego shoes that customers can build. “We moved things around to make more space,” said Rohwer. “We have a bunch of different varieties, smaller or they come in a larger capacity. They take longer to build. They’re two feet long and a foot tall.”

Rohwer said they use Reshoevn8tr prod-

City moves forward with Bountiful Fiber

BOUNTIFUL—It’s official. After years of study, debate and public opinion, Bountiful is going to get fiber. Construction is anticipated to begin in August. In spite of an effort by the Utah Taxpayers Association to gather signatures and force the issue onto the ballot, ultimately they were not able to get enough to go forward with the petition.

“Bountiful is a unique city,” said Mayor Kendalyn Harris. “Our residents started this process. They organized a ‘Fiber for Bountiful' campaign that led to a thorough consideration of many options. We now look forward to offering a vital service to residents and businesses in an increasingly digital world.”

“Bountiful has partnered with UTOPIA fiber to install and operate the open-access network,” a statement from the city said. “The city will issue approximately $43 million in revenue bonds to finance the project. Subscriber revenue will cover the cost of the service. Participation in Bountiful Fiber is voluntary.”

Throughout the process, the city has held several open houses to provide information to the public and to answer questions. The last open house was held July 11 prior to the regular city council meeting.

“The point by me that was made in the open house was that in order to break even we need a 35% take rate,” said City Manager Gary Hill at the regular council meeting. “That’s not that only 35% will sign up, we actually expect much higher take rates. But that was a mini-

mum number of take rates to break even and as I mentioned in the open house that based on the data given to us by UTOPIA and the take rates we’ve seen in other communities we’re very comfortable with that assumption.”

If take rates do not exceed 35% then yes there will be a general fund requirement to help pay for the debt service, he said. “But once those rates are exceeded then we can pay back the general fund.”

Is this a risk free operation? Of course not, said Hill. “I don’t think the landfill was, I don’t think the power utility was, we know the Town Square wasn’t. We’ve tried to be open about the risk but I suppose it would take someone who has attended all the meetings to understand to what degree that was discussed with the city council.”

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE

SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA

The SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

- The SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA tax on a $556,000 residence would increase from $145.87 to $172.17, which is $26.30 per year.

- The SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA tax on a $556,000 business would increase from $265.21 to $313.03, which is $47.82 per year.

- If the proposed budget is approved, SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 18.15% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.

PUBLIC HEARING

ucts to clean the shoes. “It’s a simple process but can be intricate depending on the shoe. We can do most leather. We take the shoelaces out and soak the shoe in the cleaning solution. It starts foaming and the dirt comes to the surface then we brush it off. We scrub the laces to get all of the dirt out that we can and lace the shoes back up.”

The only thing they can’t handle is serious damage to the uppers of the shoe, he said. “Leather cleans better but with canvas and suede there’s not a lot we can do to it. We’ve been able to clean 99% of the shoes that have come in so far. On average we clean 10-15 pairs of shoes a week.”

CleanKix also buys used shoes, said Rohwer. “About 85% of our inventory is new stuff and 15% are used pairs that we clean up and turn around and sell.”

Rohwer said they determine what the shoes are worth by looking at how much they’re selling for new. “We look at what condition the shoes are in, the wear and tear and if they’re in the original box with any accessories. Then we make an offer from there. Some trade them for in store credit but most want cash.”

Feedback from customers is that CleanKix has the best store prices, he said. “We sell locally – come on in.”

CleanKix is located at 290 S. Main Street, in Bountiful. l

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South Davis Metro Station 81 Training Room 255 S 100 W Bountiful

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA at 801-677-2400.

Hill said that since 2009 no bonding that has been done by UTOPIA for a city has required any tax dollars to be paid for. “Despite some of the skepticism by the council at the beginning of this process, we feel very comfortable that they are a reasonable and good partner and that we can achieve the take rates necessary.”

“I believe deeply that we owe you (the public) an accounting of how we conduct ourselves in your name and how we use your assets,” said Councilmember Kate Bradshaw at the meeting. “I remain incredibly grateful for those who thoughtfully provided for the municipal power system, for landfills, for recycling, parks, and trails so we can continue to enjoy them.”

Bradshaw said this won’t be the last big debate there will be in the community. “There will be others. I appreciate how everyone has engaged in it tonight. Those of you who have continued questions or run into friends or neighbors who have questions, I hope you will point them to sources where they can find accurate information.”

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He’s relaxed at Town Square and enjoyed by many, many people, he said. “We leased him for a year and the input from residents has been very, very positive. We can apply the lease amount to the total purchase price. The cost is $30,600 to adopt ‘Dad’ as a permanent resident of Bountiful. We can exercise our first right of refusal and keep ‘Dad’ here instead of letting him go to St. George where he was clearly not appreciated by being stuck in the middle of a roundabout.”

It’s all part of the public art fund, Hill said. “The Council adopted a policy a few years ago where we allocate 1% of all of our general fund capital projects toward public art. So if we spend a certain amount toward a street project or something out of the general fund we add an additional 1% into this fund. Our current balance is about $130,000 in the public art fund so it’s a great way to slowly add and has enabled us, particularly this year, to really get some neat things downtown.”

“I did have a conversation with the mayor of St. George and sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” said Councilmember Kate Bradshaw. “That’s apparently what St. George has done. They found out they liked ‘Dad’ but only after he came north for the summer.”

Bradshaw said she’s heard he likes the cooler temperatures. “We’ve been fostering him as our foster pet dragon. We should make it permanent. With all due respect to our friends in St. George, we gave him a spot in our best park – not just in a roundabout.” l

DRAGON: Continued from pg. 1

Graphic/Courtesy Bountiful City Facebook

EVAN SPENCER WORKS on a shoe at CleanKix. The specialty shop can take dirty shoes and make them look new. Courtesy

1923

Bond election in Bountiful City carried

The bond election, held in Bountiful City, Monday, carried by seven votes. Eighty votes were cast in all. These bonds are to be issued to retire the city’s notes, water works’ bonds and paving indebtedness.

The bond issue is for $53,000 bearing interest at 5 ¼ per cent, to be retired serially in 20 years.

The bonds were purchased and are being handled through the Ashton-Jenkins Company.

Mayor Madsen stated to members of the City Council, Wednesday evening that the purchasers would forfeit $1,000 to be released from going through with the deal.

1933

Camp Fires

When camping always carry a reserve supply of matches in a well-corked bottle or watertight can, says the United States Forest Service. When you are ready to start a camp fire, shovel away all ground litter within a radius of 3 to 5 feet of your fireplace. Do not under any circumstances place your fire within 10 feet of standing trees, or against fallen logs, or tree roots. Keep away from overhanging branches, and build your fire on an earth or rock foundation. Dig a small hole for the fire and place a rock on each side. A few iron rods about 3 feet long, to be laid across a fire to hold cooking utensils, are a useful addition to a camp outfit.

1943

Tin can salvage Americans! Lend your support!

Spectacular proof of the essential service of tin in this war has appeared with the “syrette,” life-saver to our fighting men. This is the term applied by the army and navy medical corps to little individual morphine hypodermic syringes. Every army and navy nurse uses them. Every medical parachutist, every flight surgeon carries an extra supply. Every long range bomber is equipped with these little tin hypodermics. So, too, is every field and naval hospital. Syrettes are standard equipment in Arctic kits, jungle kits, aeronautic kits – used by soldiers, sailors, marines and coast guardsmen who must fight alone.

1953 4-H Boys and Girls clubs to hold camp July 30 and 31st

The 4-H boys and girls clubs and extension service of Davis county will hold their annual 4-H club camp, July

30 and 31 at Mueller park east of Bountiful.

At 7 A.m., July 30 registration and a hot cake breakfast will be prepared by the extension service, will open camp activities. This will be directed by DeLore Nichols, county agent, Mrs. Karma P. Swindle, home demonstration agent and J. Keith Hughes, assistant county agent.

1963 Group tries for new traffic light

A new count of traffic at 5th South and 4th East will be made the second week of September to see if traffic volume is sufficient to warrant a light.

A count was made of the intersection about a year ago, but the count was not high enough for a light, according to state traffic department formulas.

A group from Bountiful met Tuesday with J.W. Bell, head of the traffic division. They included Councilman L.F. Eckman and Walker P. Mabey, and City Manager Byron Oberg.

1973

WX High students: in the air?

An engineering study is being made for the possibility of an overhead walkway across Interstate 15 and Highway 91 East of Woods Cross High School. Students have been crossing the highways, going through the backs of the businesses along Highway 91 and across Slim Olsen’s parking lot, to the dismay of the officials, who fear for their safety, and who dislike the inconvenience to motorists.

Feasibility of the two walkways is being discussed and still in the vision stages, with no definite plans.

1983

Bountiful denies rezoning petition

BOUNTIFUL—With hope of preserving a “choice site” near 5-Points Mall for future major retail development, Bountiful City council voted last Wednesday to deny a petition for rezoning to allow construction of a convenience store at that location.

The vote was 3-2 for the denial. Voting in favor of the denial were Councilwoman Phyllis Southwick and Councilmen Paul Allen and Bob Linnell. Councilmen Keith Barton and Dean Hill voted against he motion for denial. As a result of the reasoning denial, Maverick Country Stores, which had petitioned to build a convenience store and gas station on the northwest corner of 1500 South and Main street, can not refile for rezoning for at least one year unless there is a “substantial change” in the petition.

Kaysville proves it isn’t chicken – doesn’t duck new city ordinance amendment

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—In the past 20 years or so, it hasn’t been uncommon to see chickens or even ducks in residential areas. Once relegated to the barnyard, these functional fowl have become a popular backyard addition, providing not just animal companionship, but a steady food source as well.

Of course, like any animal, it’s important to ensure that they are comfortable, and have enough space to not just survive but to thrive. That’s why, for so many years, these animals were only seen on farms, or in rural areas, but recently, studies have shown that chickens and ducks both need a surprisingly and relatively small area to be happy.

Such were the findings that led to a recent ordinance amendment proposal in Kaysville this week. Proposed initially by a Kaysville resident living in a twin home, independent research was conducted by the city, which found that the current city ordinance, which restricted lot size to 8,000 square feet and up, was too large.

The proposed amendment reduced the

size of the required lot down to 4,000 feet, with a minimum of 500 square feet required for the animals in question, specifically “fowl, rabbits, or similar animals,” as per the ordinance. These proposals were accepted by the Kaysville City Planning Commission and sent to the City Council for approval.

Overall, the City Council was extremely impressed with the proposal, “I noticed that this first came to the city around Easter time, and it was a little bit suspect because a lot of people get ducks, and bunnies at that time of year.” said City Councilman Nate Jackson. “But when I read further on down, the purpose is that you want to rescue some domestic ducks that have been put into the pond. I think That’s pretty commendable.”

After some brief discussion as to what this amendment would mean concerning homeowners associations, which will still have the power to enforce their own rules in regards to fowl, the City Council brought the question to a vote, which passed unanimously. This will extend the opportunity to many residents of Kaysville to be able to have chickens, ducks, rabbits, or similar animals on their smaller properties. l

THE SOUNDS OF a barnyard may become more familiar in Kaysville. Courtesy Photo

The new school will be modernized with state-of-the-art learning spaces, he said. “It will have extra security, air conditioning and the latest and greatest technology.”

It will be similar in size and number of classrooms as Odyssey Elementary, said Turner. “Right now there are 24 classrooms and portables. This will have 32 classrooms and extra spaces. We hope we don’t have to have any portables.”

Turner said they hope the extra space will encourage team teaching. “Teachers won’t just have one classroom they’ll have four. That will allow for breakouts that they can’t physically do in the existing building.”

Plans have been modified a little bit to fit the space, he said. “After it is finished and the old building is torn down, we’ll put in a new playground, playing fields and parking lot.”

Depending on materials and supplies the project is anticipated to be completed in January 2025, said Turner. “There are certain materials like electrical that have a long lead time. We’ll get the new furniture and set things up in February or March and then move into the new building. Tear down will be in August 2025.”

The old school has served the district well, he said. “It’s outdated in a lot of different ways. The new building will have updated safety and will be brought up to seismic code. The old building doesn't come up on any of those.”

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The rise of food trucks

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

DAVIS COUNTY—From farmers markets to weddings and everything in between, food trucks have become a common warm-weather sight in Utah and Davis County. What’s the appeal, though? Why is it, that in recent years, foodies and casual eaters alike have taken to wholly to these outdoor portable restaurants?

Eliot Steimle, General Manager of the Food Truck League here in Utah, had a few ideas. The Food Truck League was started as an organization back in 2015, with co-founder Taylor Harris and two other partners organizing a food truck rally in Sugarhouse. The response “blew their socks off” with thousands of people coming through to patronize the handful of trucks gathered there.

For Steimle, part of the appeal is convenience. For many people, there are a dozen or so restaurants in their immediate area that they patronize over and over again, but to give the opportunity for people to visit that many eateries and more in one park or parking lot is irreplaceable. On top of that, however, is something even more important that Steimle feels draws people to food trucks: connection.

“How likely are you to connect with a restaurant the way you are with a food truck?” said Steimle, citing that for the most part, many of the owners of the food trucks themselves are on site, working in the truck themselves either alone or alongside their employees or family members. Food trucks offer the chance for the public to interact with these passionate individuals whereas in a restaurant, they may never have even seen one another.

That’s why the pandemic was especially difficult for this community, “2020 was a rough year for the entire industry,” said Steimle, going on to say that as many as onethird of their registered trucks went out of business. Like most people during that time, there was a lot of downtime and a lot of cabin fever at the Food Truck League, but, they survived.

More than survived, they’ve actually thrived. This year the Food Truck League

has seen almost an over saturation of new food trucks, with a bounce back post-pandemic that marks healthy growth, and while there are still challenges, as with any business, Steimle says, “There’s still plenty of good business for good trucks.”

The incentives are certainly there for good trucks, too. As opposed to a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant, food trucks can be “way more adaptable, with lower startup costs” said, Steimle. The ability to not be tied down to a single location means that an owner can simply say, “I can go where the people are,” which is one of the many things that the Food Truck League can help with.

After filling out an online form, the Food Truck League only charges a 10% sales fee for trucks at their roundups, or caterings, with Steimle affirming “We don’t charge anyone until we’ve made them some money first.” When it can be difficult to find people in the first place, this can really go a long way for a food truck owner.

Of course, it’s not always smooth sailing. Having a kitchen on wheels presents a whole other level of challenges with maintaining cleanliness, ensuring things don’t tip, product availability, and so forth. But for

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those undaunted by the challenge of a culinary life on the road, Steimle had a bit of advice, “Talk with existing food trucks, and work in one if possible,” and before making the significant investments necessary, “test out your concept at farmers markets for a summer.”

The future of food trucks in Utah is bright, with more innovations coming down the pike. The Food Truck League plans to incorporate more themes, entertainment and community engagement. Along with these innovations, Steimle mentioned ideas for incentives for office and business complexes that bring food trucks by, as well as increased convenience, saying that the Food Truck League is dedicated to finding those headaches and pinch points and solving them.

More information on the Food Truck League, the trucks listed, and where they will be appearing like the North Salt Lake League Night, as well as the Bountiful Food Truck Tuesday and Friday, can be found at their website, at www.thefoodtruckleague. com/. l

The following taxing entities are proposing to increase property tax revenue within DAVIS COUNTY. Data is based on the taxing entity's average value shown below. The same value is used for both residential and commercial property. Concerned citizens are invited to attend the public hearings listed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL ENTITIES AT THE NUMBERS SHOWN BELOW

Entities proposing a tax increase / Average Value

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If approved, tax will increase

The following taxing entities are proposing to increase property tax revenue within DAVIS COUNTY. Data is based on the taxing entity's average value shown below. The same value is used for both residential and commercial property. Concerned citizens are invited to attend the public hearings listed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL ENTITIES AT THE NUMBERS SHOWN BELOW

If approved, tax will increase

CENTRAL WEBER SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT / $477,000

SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA / $556,000

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE

The following taxing entities are proposing to increase property tax revenue within DAVIS COUNTY. Data is based on the taxing entity's average value shown below. The same value is used for both residential and commercial property. Concerned citizens are invited to attend the public hearings listed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL ENTITIES AT THE NUMBERS SHOWN BELOW

If approved, tax will increase

CENTRAL WEBER SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT / $477,000

SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE SERVICE AREA / $556,000

This list is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on to determine a taxpayer's property tax liability. For specific property tax liability information the taxpayer should review their "Notice of Valuation and Tax Change".

This list is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on to determine a taxpayer's property tax liability. For specific property tax liability information the taxpayer should review their "Notice of Valuation and Tax Change".

THE FOOD TRUCK scene in Utah is bouncing back, and the options are dizzying.

Photo courtesy of Food Truck League Facebook

Local business reaches out to help those in need

By Mary Ellen Dworshak

The Center of Hope Food Pantry located at 74 S. Orchard Drive in North Salt Lake serves over 1600 food vulnerable individuals a month. Meeting this need requires a great deal of support.

Fortunately, many local businesses, churches and individuals step up to provide assistance.

This month, the Toyota Dealers of Utah decided to sponsor the Center of Hope with a very generous contribution of $10,000 towards the Center’s capital campaign.

The Center has outgrown its current facility and is hoping to build a new, more suitable facility. That is going to take a great deal of commitment on the part of our entire community.

The Toyota Dealers of Utah have made such a pledge. The Center of Hope wants to thank the Utah Toyota Dealers for their generous support!

Patricia Byrne, of Performance Automotive shared, “Toyota Dealers of Utah are committed to the citizens of Davis Country, and want everyone in our community to feel secure when it comes to their next meal.” l

BOOKINGS

Davis County Sheriff’s Office

Bookings are listed as reported to the Journal from the DC Sheriff’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Key: 1F, 2F, 3F degrees of felonies; MA, MB, MC degrees of misdemeanors

July 20

Samantha J. Deniz, Retail theft - value >=$5000, 2F.

Ferrin L. Erickson, Failure to register as a sex offender, 3F.

Michael W. Gill Jr., Unlawful acquisition/ possession/transfer of financial card, 3F, Theftvalue $500-$1499, 3F.

Adrian J. Helton, Domestic violence in the presence of a child, 3F, Injury/weapon/death aggravated assault, 3F.

Anthony L. Jeppson, Enticing a minor, 3F.

Raymond J. Martinez, Forgery, 3F.

Dante McConochie-Sullivan, Unlawful acquisition, possession and transfer card, 3F, Theft - value >=$5000, 3F.

Emalee M. Miller, Burglary of a dwelling, 3F.

Austyn R. Phillips, Enticing a minor, 2F, Sodomy on a child, 2F.

Zackery S. Sevy, Theft - from the person of another, 3F, Unlawful use of a financial cardvalue < $500, 3F.

Marissa M. Sotelo, Assault by a prisoner, 3F.

Herbert D. Zuber, Aggravated assault, 3F, Aggravated burglary, 1F.

July 21

Christopher J. Gabron, Possession of a controlled substance, 3F.

Trevor R. Howard, Aggravated Burglary, 1F. Milford Naize, Two counts of violation of protective order, 3F, Violation of pretrial protective order, 3F.

William L. Schmidt, Burglary, 3F.

Brian C. Tetrick Jr., Purchase/transfer/possession/use of a firearm by a restricted person, 3F.

Thomas A. Trevin, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

July 22

Timothy P. Lauterbach, Possession of a controlled substance, 3F.

Juan C. Leal Jara, Two counts of aggravated assault, 3F.

July 23

Luis M. Margarito, Escape from official custody, 3F.

July 24

Hernandez Dominguez Yudelviz, Two counts of possession of forgery writing/device, 3F.

Cassandra B. Lint, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Alexander S. Matina, Property damage/ destruction - defraud insurer, 3F, Property damage/destruction - loss $1500-$4999, 3F.

Hunter S. Mills, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Joseph A. Tracy, Assault on peace officer/ military with use of a dangerous weapon, 2F, Aggravated assault, 3F, Aggravated assault targeting law enforcement with bodily injury, 1F.

July 25

Joshua D. Bliesner, Forcible sexual abuse, 2F.

Dana K. Hanney, Insurance fraud - presentation of false information to obtain a policy, 3F, Forgery, 3F, Carlos Kubischta, Child abuse with injuryintentional or knowing, 3F.

Derek P. Vassar, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F.

Coalition works to prevent underage substance abuse

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—South Davis Communities that Care (CTC), an evidence based program that looks at risk factors for youth substance abuse in the community, was awarded with the E-Cigarette, Marijuana, & Other Drug Prevention Grant through the Davis County Health Department last week. The $55,755 grant starts in July through the next three years ending July 30, 2026.

“It’s specifically for preventing underage substance abuse,” said Danielle Kaiser, program and data manager for CTC. “We look at the SHARP (Student Health and Risk Prevention) survey data and make the application for why we need the funding and the risk and protective factors to decrease substance abuse.”

The CTC determines who responds to the activities and the outcomes short or long term, she said. “We evaluate whether they’re even useful and helpful to the community.”

To receive the grant, they have to show budget justification for the funding, Kaiser said. “It had to go through the Davis County Commission to decide who gets funded.”

The grant will cover CTC processes like the workshops coalition members go to, printing needs, etc.,” said Kaiser. “It will also go to our Strengthening Families program to cover the cost of the instructor, childcare salaries, dinners and supply costs.”

The money will also go to fund similar things for their Circle of Security classes, she said. “It’s mainly supplementing other funds. It’s not covering everything.”

Strengthening Families is a seven week course for families with kids ages 10-14, said Kaiser. “The first hour is a separate lesson for parents and the kids. The second hour they have an activity together to learn how to increase and strengthen family connection and how youth can manage stress and peer pressure.”

CTC has shown that this decreases sub-

stance abuse, she said. “Specifically alcohol. It ties in with what a parent should do.”

In partnership with the Davis School District, Kaiser said they rent out certain schools to hold the classes. “We also do them at city halls or other places that are big enough to host us.”

Kaiser said to get the word out about the classes, CTC posts on Peach Jar. “We also rely on our coalition members and county partners to spread the word. Some people just find it.”

The goal is to have 12 families register, she said. “It depends on how many youth are within the family and how many kids are under 10 that will need childcare help and if we have the capacity to provide childcare.”

There are two rounds of classes, said Kaiser. “One in September and one in October, then January and March. There are at least four classes that are held throughout the county. We also offer it in Spanish. There’s one in the fall and one in the spring right now.”

The other program is Circle of Secu-

rity, she said. “It’s an eight week course for parents or caregivers of kids of any age and we provide childcare for kids under 10. It’s for strengthening and supporting child/ parent attachment. You first look internally at your own triggers and how you handle those and then help your child navigate their problems.”

Classes are held in the fall and spring like the other program, said Kaiser. “We have a wide variety of instructors. They have to have a bachelor’s degree but they don’t have to have a teaching background, they just have to have an interest in what we’re doing.”

The CTC has other programs such as Big Brother Big Sister, she said.”We also have Learning to Breathe. We look in the community to evaluate how we’re doing and see if we need to adjust our priorities.”

The goal is to look at community perceptions and attitudes, said Kaiser. “We want to create a safer community that can be more engaged.” l

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE

WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY

The WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

- The WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY tax on a $560,000 residence would increase from $362.21 to $408.41, which is $46.20 per year.

- The WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY tax on a $560,000 business would increase from $658.56 to $742.56, which is $84.00 per year.

- If the proposed budget is approved, WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 11.53% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.

PUBLIC HEARING

Date/Time: Location:

8/15/2023 7:30pm

West Bountiful City Hall

550 N 800 W West Bountiful

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact WEST BOUNTIFUL CITY at 801-292-4486.

KIDS PLAY BASKETBALL at West Bountiful Park. Posters with messages on preventing underage drinking hang on the fences.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

OPINION Working as a barista isn’t always cool

The headline was a surprise to many readers: “Bountiful Starbucks Employees Voted to Join Labor Union.”

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

To me, their surprise wasn’t surprising. When we think of labor unions, we conjure up beefy, tattooed men working construction or sweating in warehouses. We think of men driving forklifts and loading trucks, not young men and women squirting caramel drizzles on a latte. We think of men and women holding picket signs, not younger workers searching for Marvel superhero bits on TikTok.

But the labor vote happened in the Bountiful coffee shop. It was unanimous –18-0 – and it became the fourth Utah Starbucks (and one of 320 nationwide, employing 8,000) to unionize.

The fact that many found the move surprising comes from the widely-held notion that working as a barista is “cool” and not entirely difficult. But if you have that idea, you haven’t spoken to the employees. (Starbucks management wouldn’t comment for this column, but employees did.)

“This job is extremely stressful,” said one. “There are times when, against labor law, you have to stand on your feet for as long as nine hours. You might not get a break or time to sit down if the manager feels the store is too busy.”

He wasn’t as concerned about the pay (generally around $16.50 per hour for an experienced non-management staff member) as he was about the time management policy combined with the threat of dismissal.

“The policy for those working the drivethrough is that you have only 45 seconds to hear the customer’s order, then prepare the drink and hand it to the customer,” he said. “That’s easy if the customer is ordering a simple coffee, but a large portion of our customers order customized drinks.”

OP-ED

A newly-popular beverage for Starbucks is their Pink Drink which features coconut milk, fruit juice, and topped with freezedried strawberries. Or the Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso made with blonde espresso coffee beans, shaken with brown sugar and cinnamon, and topped with oat milk and ice.

“Try preparing those in 45 seconds,” said an employee, “While you work around others making other drinks! You can’t do it – yet managers and shift-leads can write you up for not meeting the time frame or greeting a regular customer for a few seconds too long. It’s all up to the manager.”

Another employee complained that his company-provided scholarship (a valuable remote Starbucks benefit offered through Arizona State University) was threatened since he once placed ice in a cup one second before pouring milk into it. (“The drink was then blended,” he said, “So there was no difference in the taste or texture.”)

Customers are often rude as well, one of the men said a female employee had a latte tossed at her simply because the customer felt “it tasted different than the one I had yesterday.”

The union claims that it will get involved in the bargaining process for fair scheduling and promised benefits as well as increased pay. “Our co-workers are smiling,” said one of the staff.

Baristas of the World Unite! Well, that’s probably not what Jimmy Hoffa had in mind – but then again, he was never timed making a double-blended Vente Pink Drink!

Bryan Gray, a longtime Davis County resident, is a former school teacher and has been a columnist for more than 26 years in newspapers along the Wasatch Front. l

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

Life is always changing

No doubt life is always changing.

If you don’t like the weather it will change, eventually. It’s been hot all over but cooler weather will come. In most of the country, cooler weather will be welcomed sooner rather than later.

GLENN MOLETTE AUTHOR

An Arizona friend told me last week, “One hundred degrees is actually nice in our area. One hundred and twenty degrees is unbearable.” Across our country, Europe and Asia record temperatures have been recorded and for the longest periods of time.

When it’s icy cold weather we hope and wish for warm weather. The problem in many of our areas is that we don’t have much moderately cool weather or moderately warm. It seems to either be blazing hot or freezing cold.

It’s hard to be satisfied. We get too hot and then we get too cold. Triple digit heat is insane and so is below zero. No one wants either one.

Have you ever been satisfied with your life? When were you satisfied? Were you happy when your parent was telling you what to do and how to live? Do you still have them telling you what to do? The day comes when they are no longer around. Most likely you didn’t take as much advice from them as you should have.

We don’t pay much attention to old people when we are young but we wish we had. They knew more than us but we

thought we knew everything. We now know how smart they were. We learn the hard way and by the time we figure it out life has greatly changed. Life is always changing. Children grow into adults. Our bodies change. We get old if we are very fortunate and blessed.

If possible, try to be happy and content today with what you have, where you are and what you are doing. Life changes and while it may get better and better, it can always become worse.

Enjoy the sunshine and enjoy the rain.

Enjoy the car ride or sitting in your swing. Enjoy whatever labor you have to do. The time is coming when all will be through. Live your life the best you can and there will be times you don’t understand. So, make your schedule, make your plans and always do the best you can. After all is said and done, it’s all in God’s hands.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. l

Today’s gift

The concept of letting go of worry is an interesting one. Many people would say that nothing bothers them or worries them, so they would think this question would be a moot issue. But that’s not always the case. Pharmacies fill large numbers of prescriptions for issues related to anxiety and depression, and other worries related to life-management issues. Fortunately, such help is available and helpful to a large num ber of individuals who are battling these problems. And these issues are growing in frequency and intensity amongst adults and teenagers. And that’s why I have chosen to focus on this topic today.

JOHN WATERBURY

The College Advantage in Davis School District

By Richard Leary Director of Advising and Outreach for High School Dual Enrollment at Weber State University

College is expensive. What if it wasn’t?

That’s right, many college courses are nearly free (or free entirely) for our community’s students and families. Concurrent Enrollment (CE) at Weber State University provides students inexpensive and convenient access to college credit that also meets high school graduation requirements. These classes are taught in the high school by qualified teachers in their subjects. Tuition for these courses is just $5 per credit with some having a possible book fee. To compare, tuition for one three credit class at WSU for a regularly admitted student is over $1,000 per semester. Furthermore, if a student qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch program, then these CE costs can be paid for thanks to the most recent Utah State Legislative session. All students need to do is to reach out to their Counselor or CTE Coordinator.

Families should be aware that these credits are on a student’s permanent transcript and will follow them throughout their post-high school education. Credits do not expire and are fully transferable to other institutions. This means that getting ahead can also mean getting behind. If a student earns a

failing grade in a CE course, then that course cannot be retaken until after high school graduation and will impact future financial aid. It is extremely important to be ready for the rigor of college-level classes and prepared to take it seriously.

Many students utilizing this program also take advantage of Advanced Placement (AP). These two means of earning credit can work together, not apart! The decision to take either is up to the student and their goals. For some students an AP course can be the better choice.

There is a rumor that one must earn the Associate’s Degree or Certificate of Completion at the same time as high school graduation. Many past students have accomplished this amazing feat over the years. However, if a student doesn’t take the right courses depending on their overall undergraduate goals, the degree can become less valuable and a student may still have more than two years to complete their Bachelor’s Degree. Being strategic is better than being fast!

Education uplifts our community. Davis County young adults have access to better themselves and their future now. Students, you do have resources available! Be sure to speak with someone in your high school counseling center about this incredible opportunity! If it’s one class or 20, it can make a big difference. l

We all know that there are many areas of life that are full of problems and uncertainty. They include individual, legal, family, financial, social, psychological, spiritual, and a wide variety of other unresolved fears.

With this in mind, I would ask, what if we knew for certain that everything we’re worried about will be resolved in a manner that will strengthen us. And that it will be worked out in the most perfect way, planned just for us, and at the best possible time?

What if we had a guarantee that the people we love are experiencing just what they need to become who they’re intended to become?

What if we knew the future was going to be good, that we will have the resources and guidance we need, and that we don’t need to worry ourselves sick? Just buckle-up, and jump into life.

We’re free to let go and enjoy life. And there’s a big world out there.

Now we all know that at times, life doesn’t seem fair. There’s more pain than most of us would prefer, but it’s still pretty good. We know that we’re not going to win every argument, and at times, we may be distracted, but don’t hesitate simply because you always have. Reach out in lots of different ways. As a group, we’re are all unique, so make this journey the way you want to take it.

Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger. Strive for the best of yourself. Redefine yourself as someone who is ready for the next step.

Don’t take yourself too seriously. When you hesitate, it leaves room for fear and uncertainty to sneak-in and alter your journey.

Whatever people think of you is none

of your business. So, listen to others, and then make new unique plans.

And remember, the best is yet to come.

Believe in miracles. And remember that faith makes us whole.

We need to show our gratitude for this journey by reaching out. Even painful experiences can be converted into something beneficial.

Experience is what you get when you step forward. So, experience life in its many varieties. Make your journey to the other side of the hill. Don’t just settle for wondering what’s there. Investigate and plan and reach out and make it happen. When you create the willingness to make the journey, you’ll find numerous roads to the top of the mountain. You may stumble in this effort, but bruises and scratches are the evidence that you were there. It’s your message to the world. Don’t settle for less. If you do, the consequences are rough. Make the world different by being in it. Depression is what you get when you want the world to be different than it is, and you give in and give up. Don’t do that!

All things give us experience, and are for our benefit.

Dare mighty things. Make new dreams and keep your dreams alive.

It’s important to remember that experience is never wasted. It becomes your roadmap to life. It gives us direction, and serves as a self-fulfilling prophesy. So, dare to reach for the sky. Don’t settle for mediocrity because if you do, the mediocrity will spread to every aspect of your life. We were never meant to be mediocre. We’re here in this world to make our mark, and that mark is our contribution, both to our own journey, but more importantly, to the lives of those around us. And in this journey, you’re not alone. So, make no little plans. You’re not here by accident, but by design.

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

BRIEFS

When crews arrived, they found an unconscious female with traumatic injuries, pinned beneath a large tree. Officers were able to lift the tree enough to move the patient from underneath the tree, according to the release. The officers took life saving measures until medical personnel arrived.

The incident is still being investigated but initial information suggests this was a tragic accident likely caused by high winds blowing a tree down, police said.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 31 - Aug. 6

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, July 31, 5-8:30 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Family Art Night: Installations

Monday, July 31, 6:30-8 p.m.

Bountiful Davis Art Center

75 E. 200 South, Bountiful

Centerville Game Night

Monday, July 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main St.

Eccles Wildlife Summer

Program: Monarch Butterflies & Milkweed

Aug. 1 and 3, 10-11:30 a.m.

For families

Eccles Wildlife Education Center

1157 S. Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

Insomnia Film Challenge

Screening

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. FREE

View submissions from the Insomnia Film Challenge

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Davis Heritage Festival

Aug. 3-5, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., $5-$50

USU Botanical Center

920 S. 50 West, Kaysville

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Aug. 3, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200

South Night Out Against Crime and Health Fair

Thursday, Aug. 3, 5:30-8 p.m.

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

Rock the Park Concert Series:

Bee Gees Gold Tribute

Thursday, Aug. 3, 8-9:30 p.m.

Fountain Square in Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave

Layton F.E.S.T.

Friday, Aug. 4, 5:30 p.m. until dusk

Locally-grown food, entertainment, shopping and food trucks

Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Dr.

Summer Concerts in the Park:

Rockees

Friday, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West

Free Friday Film Series: The Book of Life

Friday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Summer Nights With the Stars: Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Orchestra

Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

$15-$50

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Free Sunday Concert Series:

Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani

Sunday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m.

Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

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

WX duck club fire destroys cabin and boathouse

South Davis Metro responded to a structure fire in Woods Cross on July 24 and found one cabin with a boathouse fully engulfed in flames.

The fire was reported just before 6:30 a.m. at the New State Duck Club, 2500 W. 400 South. It is a private area just west of Woods Cross used by duck hunters.

According to authorities, ammunition stored on the boat was going off and a 250-pound propane tank was leaking. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire. South Davis Metro said 18 firefighters responded and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

NSL holds Night Out Against Crime

The NSL Health and Wellness Committee is partnering with the North Salt Lake Police Department for a great night out for the community. There will be free hotdogs, K9 demo, Airmed helicopter, firetruck and ambulance tour, booths and prizes. The event will be held at Legacy Park Aug. 3, 2023 from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Woman killed by falling tree

CLEARFIELD—A 68-year-old woman was struck by a falling tree while she was riding her bike on the paved Rio Grand Trail last week. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The victim was identified as Rosario Bautista from Clearfield.

Clearfield Dispatch received a 911 call on July 19 just after 7 p.m. from witnesses reporting that a tree had fallen on another person riding a bike on the trail between 200 South and 300 North near 500 West in Clearfield. About the same time a thunderstorm was moving through the area with strong winds, a Clearfield Police release said.

WXPD’s Night Out set for Aug. 7

The Woods Cross Police Department will be hosting its annual National Night Out Against Crime Aug. 7 at Hogan Park, 1555 S. 800 West. The event runs for 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and includes a clown, dunk tank, photo booth, Airmed helicopter, K-9 demonstrations and much more.

CopsAndLemonade Challenge a big hit

Police and fire from across Utah have come together to support young entrepreneurs in the CopsAndLemonade challenge. According to the Kaysville Police Department Facebook page, “So far the numbers have been outrageous. Clearly next year we will need to change our hashtag as we are seeing more and more fire departments wanting to participate. Competition ends Aug. 13, 2023 so keep calling us at 801-546-1131 to let us know about your stands.”

Food, fun, and more at Davis Heritage Days

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—For those looking for a festival like no other, the second year of the Davis Heritage Days will be one for the books!

The second annual Davis Heritage Festival will be held Aug. 3-5, 2023 at the Utah State University Botanical Center in Kaysville. Ten thousand plus visitors are expected to attend this event to enjoy and learn more about our Davis Heritage and enjoy the Da-

vis County Jr. Livestock Show & Sale, which will be a part of the Davis Heritage Festival.

This festival will include art, quilting, food, gardening and other fun, educational demonstrations and activities. There will be plenty of animals to see, plus horse rides, miniature train rides, kids’ crafts, local entertainment and shows and, of course, delicious food from local vendors.

For more information, visit https://extension.usu.edu/davisheritagefestival/. l

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Compiled by Becky Ginos

OUT AND ABOUT

Musicales returns to Bountiful Davis Art Center

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—The popular series “Musicales Phelps, Phriends, & Phavorites” will once again be performed at the Bountiful Davis Art Center for five presentations in August.

The concerts will be held on Thursdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The presentations include a variety of styles: vocal, instrumental, classic, popular, sacred, secular, vaudeville, Broadway, movies; also “sing-alongs.”

Lew Phelps & Phriends are: Anita Call, Mary Ann Dresher, Susan Facer, Suzanne Hill, Lisa Safeer, RaeLynn Wheeler, Gary Whipple, Stephen Yancey and more. The concert is free and open to the public. The BDAC is located at 90 North Main Street. l

LISA SAFEER

SUSAN FACER

LEWIS PHELPS

GARY WHIPPLE

RAELYNN WHEELER

MARY ANN DRESHER

WHAT TO WATCH

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‘Haunted Mansion’ has unexpected depth, while ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ clever but dark

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

Haunted Mansion (in theaters)

The new “Haunted Mansion” is both better than expected and not quite as good as it could have been.

Instead of the theme park tie-in schlock we were all expecting (re: Eddie Murphy’s 2003 version), the movie offers a surprisingly tender look at struggling against grief. It’s also a sweet story about a group of misfits coming together to become a family, anchored by a fantastic performance by LaKeith Stanfield. Add in plenty of adventure and good interplay between the characters, and you have a fun night at the movies that has some real weight to it.

The movie even manages to use Jared Leto well. Since he’s the main villain of the movie, he’s allowed to indulge in the full extent of his creepiness. However, his role meant that he never interacted with anyone else in the cast, seemingly never went on set, and in fact isn’t even visible onscreen except as a painting or CGI. I dare say it’s the perfect way to include Jared Leto in a movie.

Sadly, the movie misses perfection in other areas. You can see moments where an older, more schlocky version of the script is still evident, most often during awkward moments or jokes that fall flat. It seems sometimes that the two versions of the movie are fighting, when it’s clear who should have won from the beginning.

In the end, though, that shouldn’t be enough to scare off audiences. There’s still plenty of spooky good story to go around.

For just a hot minute (pun intended), might we think about what we really want when the temperature of the summer days keeps going higher and land in the triple digits? I positively would love to consume smooth frozen chocolate to bring down my core heat and satisfy my palate. I am also one of those people who love to keep ingredients handy for a quick assembly (due to being raised with a working food storage). This is a wonderfully simple recipe that takes only two ingredients – the homemade fudgesicle! Rich & Creamy

Hicks Haven

By Lisa Hicks

Ingredients: Popsicle mold

10 popsicle sticks

Grade: Three stars

They Cloned Tyrone (Netflix)

If you’re looking for a dark, clever sci-fi film with a lot to say about race and class, you need to watch “They Cloned Tyrone.”

The movie offers an interesting twist on old-school sci-fi horror, a more fleshedout version of what once might have been a good “Twilight Zone” episode. Though it can feel padded-out at times, there’s some genuine chills and a couple of surprise moments that land well. With plenty to say about the state of our world and an ending that’s both hopeful and unsettling, it lingers in your memory in just the right way.

The experience is helped along by a great cast. Jamie Foxx is there to inject some lightness into the movie, and even

his darker scenes have humor to them. John Boyega is the heart of the movie, anger and pain that takes on layers as the story progresses. Teyonah Parris is a delight every moment she’s onscreen, and now I want to see her in even more movies.

Though there’s a lot to recommend the movie, it does stumble at times. The story takes too long to get started, spending more time than it should establishing that all of the movie’s main characters have tough, miserable lives. It’s also far too dark in a purely visual sense, with some scenes so poorly lit it’s nearly impossible to tell what’s going on.

Still, a few growing pains shouldn’t get in the way of you experiencing this dark, fresh take on classic sci-fi.

Grade: Three stars

1 can evaporated milk

1 1/3 C water

1 pkg Instant chocolate pudding (3.9 oz)

Directions:

Prepare the molds and sticks before starting – so they are ready to go. Shake the can of evaporated milk, pour into a bowl and add the water – whisk until combined.

Add the pudding to the milk and whisk again until smooth.

Pour the pudding into the molds – til ¼” from the top

Cover the molds and place the sticks into popsicles until they are 1” from the

bottom.

Place the molds in the freezer for about 6 hours or until completely frozen. Running molds under a bit of hot water releases the fudgesicle.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS UPON DEATH OF GRANTOR

Re: Lynn H. Erickson, Deceased Grantor of the Lynn H. Erickson Living Trust, dated August 30, 2000, as amended and restated.

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

Dated this July , 2023

/s/ Wells Fargo Bank, Trustee

Attn Jennifer Georg PO Box 41629 Austin, Texas 78704

Tel. 737-218-5067

Publishing: 7/14/2023, 7/21/2023 7/28/2023

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Davis County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE

THE APPLICATION NUMBER

PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Aug. 17, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

NONUSE APPLICATION(S)

31-1663 (U18587): RE Farm Properties L.L.C. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.089 cfs from groundwater (N Woods Cross/S West Bountiful) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-5237 (U8862): RE Farm Properties L.L.C. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 20.168 acft. from groundwater (N Woods Cross/S West Bountiful) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-528: RE Farm Properties L.L.C. is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.089 cfs from groundwater (N Woods Cross/S West Bountiful) for STOCKWATERING.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer Publishing: 7/21/2023, 7/28/2023

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

PacifiCorp Project No. 1744-054

NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, MO-

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TIONS TO INTERVENE, AND PROTESTS (July 20, 2023)

Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:

a. Application Type: Application for Non-Capacity Amendment of License

b. Project No: 1744-054

c. Date Filed: April 18, 2023, supplemented June 23, 2023

d. Applicant: PacifiCorp (licensee)

e. Name of Project: Weber Hydroelectric Project

f. Location: The project is located on the Weber River in Davis, Morgan and Weber counties, Utah

g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791a – 825r

h. Applicant Contact: Eve Davies, Weber License Project Manager; PacifiCorp; 1407 West North Temple Suite 210; Salt Lake City, UT 84116; Phone: (801) 232-1704

i. FERC Contact: Jeffrey V. Ojala, (202) 502-8206, Jeffrey.Ojala@ferc.gov

j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: August 21, 2023. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission’s eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include the docket number P-1744-054. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.

The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.

k. Description of Request: The licensee proposes to amend its license to modernize intake components at the Weber Dam. Additionally, the licensee proposes the construction of three new auxiliary spillways sections to accommodate recently recalculated 100-year flood flows. The new intake and spillway equipment would require the destruction and replacement of the current gatehouse and the original, non-functional, fish ladder to accommodate new screens/trashracks. All components will be installed on previously disturbed ground, within the project boundary. Staging for the proposed actions would be partially located on lands administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. The proposed action would require temporary closure of some recreational facilities, closest to the work area, during the construction.

l. Location of the Application: The Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the Internet through the Commission’s website at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll free, (866) 208-3676 or TTY, (202) 502-8659.

m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.

n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.

o. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE” as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010.

Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Publishing: 7/28/2023

Monday

American Ninja Warrior

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

In this high-octane series, which continues tonight, athletes from all walks of life take on seemingly impossible tests of strength and endurance to complete the semifinals and compete in the final in the world’s most notorious obstacle course.

Stars on Mars

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Teamwork is crucial, even in fake space. A sequence of solar flares disrupts the electronics, requiring the nine remaining celebronauts to swiftly repair the solar panels before another flare exposes them to hazardous radiation. William Shatner hosts.

Claim to Fame

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Another new episode airs tonight, as the remaining celebrity-adjacent contestants tackle new challenges while concealing their identity and lineage, all in the quest for their own fame and fortune. The series is co-hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas.

Tuesday

Southern Storytellers

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

An exploration of Southern identity through the eyes of literary creators, the series concludes with author Jesmyn War, screenwriter Michael Waldron and poet Natasha Trethewey, as well as songwriters Justin Moore, Tarriona “Tank” Ball and Thao Nguyen.

Down to Earth With Zac Efron

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Zac Efron and Darin Olien continue their worldwide trek to uncover the secrets to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. This new episode finds them trying out a swanky eco-village in Costa Rica. After, they enjoy a zip-lining trip and visit a wildlife refuge.

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Three qualifying winners compete in the grand final, where they transform ordinary cars into life-sized Hot Wheels creations with the help of expert teams. The ultimate prize is seeing their design made into an actual Hot Wheels die-cast car.

Wednesday

Big Brother

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

An all-new group of houseguests unpack for the Season 25 premiere

TELEVISION GUIDE

90-minute episode. Host Julie Chen Moonves returns to witness a season featuring throwbacks to the previous 24 seasons. Will it take institutional knowledge to be the last person standing?

Riverdale

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

In a new episode from the seventh (and final) season, Betty (Lili Reinhart) decides she isn’t going to publish her own book and enlists help from friends. Archie (K.J. Apa) attempts to bring his poetry to the next level, with unexpected results.

Thursday Shark Tank (4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Entrepreneurs get the chance to bring their dreams to fruition in this reality show. They present their ideas to the five titans of industry. This episode includes a unique pumpkin carving tool, a 2-in-1 fitness product and a sculpting play set.

Tacoma FD

WGN 9 p.m.

Chief Terry McConky (Kevin Heffernan), Capt. Eddie Penisi (Steve Lemme) and the crew welcome Mickleberry (Chris Avila), a new probie, to the shift. But it turns out that a funny name is not a good enough reason for picking a new

continues, as adult half-siblings battle for control of the family campground. Leading the ensemble cast, Jennifer Finnigan stars as eldest sibling Lidia, who finds her ex back in town during a pirate-themed wedding.

Saturday Baking It

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Peacock’s baking competition continues its summer run on NBC. Hosted by Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler, this episode finds the bakers tasked with baking a pie that puts their best taste forward and the final four continue on to the finals.

Recipe for Disaster

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

Three professional chefs and their novice cooking buddies must prepare delicious dishes under wildly adverse conditions. From attempting to sear while on a sinking ship to making risotto while bouncing in baby jumpers — it’s a dining disaster.

Sunday Celebrity Family Feud

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Steve Harvey takes to the stage for another new episode, following as popular celebrities take their turn competing in this classic game show. This episode sees the NFLPA All

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Note: This interview took place before the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike.

Though her resume includes some celebrated sci-fi projects, Jewel Staite notes that one of her favorite roles is quite earthbound.

It’s her current series part, edgy recovering-alcoholic attorney Abby Bianchi in “Family Law,” the drama now airing its second season Fridays on The CW (and Mondays, in the show’s and Staite’s native Canada, on Global). Abby is trying to redeem herself as she works in the Vancouver law firm run by her estranged father (Victor Garber, “Alias”), but she also has strained relations with her own children and ex-husband that sometimes prompt her to slide backward as she strives for sobriety.

“She’s so many things,” Staite reflects of Abby while crediting series creator and executive producer Susin Nielsen (“Robson Arms”) for coming up with the character. “She’s a really big personality and she’s masking a lot of pain, but she’s also really funny. She uses her sense of humor a lot to cope with different situations, and that’s always fun to play. There are times when I’ve come home from this job really exhausted, and I love it.

Thursday

“My husband — who knows me better than anybody — watches the show and says, ‘You know, honey, it’s no wonder you’re tired. Abby has a lot going on. I think you pulled 8,000 facial expressions in one scene.’ I think in order to make her believable and also relatable, you’ve got to find the balance and make her almost goofy in her humanity.”

As she attends conventions where she’s widely recognized by fans for her work on “Firefly” and “Stargate Atlantis,” Staite is pleased to receive feedback that indicates “Family Law” (which has gotten a Season 3 renewal in Canada) also has caught on.

(5) KSL 6 p.m.

NFL Football It’s a battle in the Rust Belt as the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns open the 2023 NFL season with the Hall of Fame Game, airing live Thursday, Aug. 3 on NBC. Held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, the game kicks off Enshrinement Week, with the Hall of Fame ceremony slated for Saturday.

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