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School’s back in session, district welcomes 275 new teachers

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—School’s back in session and the Davis School District welcomed 275 new teachers, counselors and other licensed professionals. Last week they all came together for an orientation event to give them the tools they need to start out the new year.

“Principals, district administrators and a drumline cheered them on as they

arrived,” said Allison Riddle, Elementary Mentor Coordinator. “Teachers were shocked that they were celebrating them.”

The district is all about supporting teachers, she said. “We have classes on best practices and classroom management, SEL strategies and help to support them in setting up their classrooms. We’re all a big machine that supports them behind the scenes.”

Riddle said the district has actual-

ly hired less new teachers. “We’ve had greater retention this year. A district our size keeps growing and some teachers are retiring so new positions are available. Other teachers are moving into leadership. We always have openings in special education. We work hard to attract new special education teachers and pave the way for aides to become licensed teachers.”

They’ve hired more kindergarten

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Maternity Home helps women facing crisis pregnancies find hope

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

NORTH SALT LAKE—Tucked away in a residential neighborhood is the Lamb of God Maternity Home, a place where women facing crisis pregnancies find hope and healing while considering their options for the future. One such option is adoption, the ultimate gift to a family who is ready to raise a child.

“I was a birth mom myself,” said Grace Dulaney, Founder/CEO. “I was a single mom with two young kids.”

It was an open adoption which was unusual at the time, she said. “Now 99% are open adoptions. There’s not the secrecy, shame and the unknown.”

Women look at profiles of potential families and choose the match that is right for her and her baby, said Dulaney. “They can envision how they want their baby to be raised. There are six to 10 profiles. The women seem to hone in on a couple. Almost like a first date, it’s love at first sight.”

Dulaney said they help the mother make an adoption plan. “It’s up to the birth

Russia massing more forces on western front

Despite a lack of media coverage, the war in Ukraine has not petered out, and in fact, is beginning to heat up once more. Officials in Russia pointed to the strengthening of the country’s forces in the West, in their words, not as the prelude to another attack, but rather in defense against an “increased militarization” in Poland. This is only the latest in a conflict that started over a year ago with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Hawaiian wildfires prompt immediate action

Wildfires raging across areas of the island of Maui have increased to the point that evacuations of many areas have been issued. The fires are particularly affecting the area of Lahaina, a popular tourist destination on the leeward side of the island. Both residents and tourists alike are being evacuated from the area, as emergency personnel strive to contain the blaze.

Alabama melee ends in arrests, charges

A docking dispute at Riverfront Park in Montgomery, Alabama turned into an all-out melee as fists flew between participants. Over a dozen people joined in the brawl, which resulted in several people being detained by local police. Authorities clarified that the investigation surrounding the incident is ongoing and that the instigators were not residents of the area.

US hostages released in Haiti

Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse, and her daughter were recently released from a gang-related kidnapping in Haiti. Dorsainvil had been working as a nurse with El Roi in Port-AuPrince when both she and her daughter were abducted. According to news reports, kidnappings like this aren’t uncommon in the area, though, unlike this most recent case, most demand some sort of ransom. Both Dorsainvil and her daughter are now safe, but still in Haiti for the time being.

President Biden visits Utah

As the nation is more divided in voting and political opinion, the Beehive State has gotten more attention from presidents and presidential candidates. President Joe Biden’s visit to Utah will be one stop in a southwest tour including Arizona and New Mexico. The President signed a National Monument designation within the Grand Canyon, and discussed pressing issues for both the region, and the state in particular.

JESSICA RINGLE (LEFT) AND CASSI WEIDENBACHER have fun with signs and silly glasses at the new teacher orientation event. They will both be in art programs at Crestview Elementary and Heritage Elementary.

Photo by Becky Ginos

FOUNDER/CEO GRACE DULANEY cuts the ribbon on the new Lamb of God Maternity Home in North Salt Lake.

Photo by Becky Ginos

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Davis School District reaches $2 million settlement with family of ‘Izzy’ Tichenor

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—The Davis School District announced on Tuesday that it had reached a settlement agreement with the Tichenor-Cox family for $2 million. The settlement comes after a claim was filed in 2022 by the Tichenor-Cox family warning the District they would consider filing a lawsuit after their daughter Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor took her own life Nov. 6, 2021.

The Foxboro Elementary fifth grader’s mother, Britney Tichenor-Cox alleged in the lawsuit that her death followed frequent bullying and belittling by other children because of her race and disabilities. Tichenor-Cox said she reported it to the school and the District but felt nothing had been done.

Prior to Izzy’s death, in October 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a two-year investigation into the Davis School District found serious racial harassment and dis-

crimination of Black and Asian-American students. “The investigation revealed persistent failures to respond to reports of race-based harassment of

Black and Asian-American students by district staff and other students,” according to a DOJ release.

In the settlement agreement with the DOJ, the district had to comply with several requirements over the next five years.

The district released the following joint statement from the District and the Tichenor-Cox family: “The tragic loss of Isabella ‘Izzy’ Tichenor in November of 2021 will always impact our community and school. Working together, Davis School District and Izzy’s family have reached a mutual resolution.

Davis School District is committed to making schools a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Any form of racism, bigotry, discrimination, or harassment within our schools is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The District encourages anyone who observes a student or staff member being harassed or bullied to report it right away. Reports of bullying will be thoroughly documented, addressed promptly, and appropriate consequences

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will be administered.

While Davis School District and its staff have made profound and meaningful progress, there is still work to be done. The District is continually assessing and expanding its processes and efforts to better support every student who attends its schools, including implementing trauma- informed counseling and other resources for its students. The District continues to provide necessary training to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and recommendations and is dedicated to creating environments to encourage open dialogue and discussions that promote mutual learning, respect and empathy, free from any undue pressure on individual students. The District is wholly committed to continuing to implement changes to positively impact students, staff and the community.”

The District also reached a settlement of $200,000 in a different matter with Nicole Sieger, Alonzo Liddell, Lisa Liddell and Kimberly Olsen. l

Renaissance meets the 20th Century in CenterPoint’s ‘Something Rotten’

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

CENTERVILLE—It’s Shakespeare at its best – with a modern twist. From start to finish, that’s what makes CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s production of the musical comedy, “Something Rotten,” just plain fun.

William Shakespeare, “The Bard,” has taken Elizabethan England by storm. Everywhere he goes women swoon and men look at him in awe. He wasn’t always that well known though. Before becoming a famous playwright, Shakespeare was a simple actor in a play written and directed by the Bottom brothers Nick and Nigel. When Nick encourages Shakespeare to branch out and become a writer, that begins his rise to glory leaving Nick and Nigel behind trying to find the next great idea.

In desperation, Nick seeks out the help of soothsayer Thomas Nostradamus, to see what Shakespeare is working on. The soothsayer tells Nick that the next big thing will be a musical. Nick has never heard of such a thing but decides he should give it a try but the befuddled soothsayer gets a bit confused about what he sees and tells Nick Shakespeare’s next great play

will be “Omelette” instead of “Hamlet.” Nick sets to work to create a show centered around eggs.

In the meantime, Nigel just doesn’t think “Omelette” feels right and starts to write his own version using his poetry that comes from the heart. Shakespeare learns of Nick’s play and decides to pretend to be an actor in order to get the scoop.

Throughout the show, the audience gets subtle references to well-known plays that make the whole thing even funnier and the cast of characters pulls it all together.

Isaac Carillo (Shakespeare, M/W/F) steals the show whenever he walks on stage parading around like a rockstar. A tap dance off between Shakespeare and Nick is especially entertaining. J.R. Moore plays down and out Nick Bottom (M/W/F) who hopes that success is right around the corner if he can just come up with the right idea. Nigel Bottom (Zach Watts, M/W/F) is a tender-hearted poet that wants to please his older brother Nick but also wants to make his own way.

It’s Renaissance meets the 20th Century that makes “Something Rotten” something special. Prepare to be entertained.

“Something Rotten” plays now

through Sept. 2 Monday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Saturday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $19-$37 and are available online at CPTUtah.org or

‘IZZY’ TICHENOR’S mother Britney Tichenor-Cox holds a candle at a vigil held for her daughter after the 10-yearold took her own life.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

ISAAC CARILLO (SHAKESPEARE) uses his rock star status to woo the women and entertain the crowd.

Photo by Kirsten Smith

teachers this year too, she said. “Now that we’ve gone to full day we need more teachers. Some schools have a mix of half and full day. It’s a slow process to change.”

Some Title One schools in the district started full day kindergarten last spring, said Riddle. “The data is clear that full day kids do very well. It was incredible to see the results of the end of year progress that was made.”

Title One schools had funding last year and they chose to use it for that, she said. “This year the legislature provided funding for every school to do full day kindergarten.”

Parents are curious and waiting to see what happens, Riddle said. “All principals have the flexibility to have students leave at the half day if parents don’t want a full day. It’s a big change for a public school. It’s an exciting adventure to go all day.”

Teachers who did a full day enjoyed it, she said. “They felt like it was a fun break. It gave them more time beyond math and English. They get to see the whole child the whole day. It will be bumpy at first but we’ll look back later and can’t imagine going back.”

The district also welcomed teachers from all over the world for the dual immersion program, said Riddle. “We have 10 or 11 from France, Spain and China.”

One of the goals is a focus on Pro-

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fessional Learning Communities (PLC), she said. “It’s a strategy to get teachers to work together as a team. To specialize the work they’re doing to solve problems.”

The idea behind PLC is that education is too big for one person to do, said Professional Learning Supervisor Daron Kennett. “The group works in concert to get the students what they need.”

Collaboration leads to the best outcomes, he said. “If teachers feel like they’re in a community and supported, they're much more likely to stay in the profession. It takes time but it’s worth doing.”

“I’m very excited to get in there (Mueller Park Junior High),” said Claire Roberts, a new teacher who just graduated from Weber State University. “I did my student teaching in Davis. I also did long term substitute teaching at MPJ with seventh graders. Now I’ll be teaching eighth grade (and they’re moving up) so I’ll have those same kids.”

Roberts said she didn’t know what she wanted to do. “I’d been a math tutor and I thought I should do that. Everything fell into place. I feel blessed. It feels like the perfect fit.”

Seeing the kids again is what she’s most excited about. “I want to help them not be so anxious about math,” she said. “The relationships I build with the students – that’s the kicker of the whole thing.”l

Maloy believes good representation means constituents can pick up the phone and get answers

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Celeste Maloy grew up in a tiny town in Nevada with five siblings in a single wide trailer – now she’s running for Congress and believes her humble beginnings will serve her well in representing the Second Congressional District. Maloy is running to fill the seat left vacant by Chris Stewart when he announced his retirement due to his wife’s health.

“As I grew up I knew I’d have to pay for college,” said Maloy. “I was in FFA in high school and I entered a contest at Southern Utah University and won a scholarship if I majored in agriculture. I knew where I was going to go and how I was going to pay for it.”

Maloy got an internship with the USDA. “My mother always said to find a way to serve and if you work hard you’ll have a good career.”

She went to work as a Soil Conservationist at the United States Department of Agriculture in Beaver. “I thought I’d retire from the agency,” said Maloy. “It was a good plan I thought I had made. I was there for 10 years. I liked the work but there was the same problem with land or water policy – you can’t change it.”

Maloy decided to switch tracks and went to BYU Law School. “That’s the way I could change policy. I learned that’s where policies get made.”

When Stewart offered her a job as his legal counsel she turned him down but changed her mind when a friend told her she was crazy. “I worked on the policy side. I loved it.”

His resignation upset all of the things going for these projects, the national monuments, cutting through red tape, she said. “I thought it would all be falling by the wayside. It made me sad.”

With Stewart’s encouragement, Maloy decided to run for his seat. “I’m running against people who got signatures but I won in the delegation,” she said. “I’m the delegate's pick. I think I’m relatable and

someone they can identify with. My message resonated with them.”

Maloy would like to be on the Natural Resource Committee if she’s elected and deal with land management and water issues. “It’s a natural fit for me,” she said. “I’d also like to be on the Armed Services Committee. Utah is vulnerable on defense issues.”

She also intends to address spending and government overreach. “I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing statutory authority so I know how to do it. If Congress creates agencies to do something, getting rid of it is hard to do. I know members of Congress, I know where to start.”

Maloy said her main goal is to represent the district as a whole. “My life has been in southern Utah but I will represent Davis, Salt Lake County and Tooele as well. I want the district to have good representation where constituents can pick up the phone and get answers.”

This can be life changing for them not to feel a sense of helplessness, she said. “I want my constituents to know that there is something they can do about it and have a representative who backs them up.” l

Davis County Asked to Repair Road in Canyon Davis County commissioners, in conference with the State Road Commission on Friday of last week, were urged to undertake a Federal-aid project covering the Weber Canyon highway connecting Echo with Ogden, where it passes through Davis County. The Davis County commissioners were willing to admit that particularly that section of the road which lies in Weber Canyon could stand attention; but they argued that while the road serves the needs of Weber and Morgan counties particularly, it is of secondary importance to the vast majority of the population of Davis County; and that from the Davis County viewpoint other road construction is vastly more needed than is a first-class highway through Weber canyon. They did not, however, come to definite break with the State Road Commission on this point, but promised to take the matter up with the State officials later.

1933

Canned goods and flowers featured farm bureau day

Canned goods and flowers will be among the leading exhibits at Lagoon, Farm Bureau day, Wednesday, August 23rd.

In the canning department, the exhibitor must deliver to the department supervisor in person or by agent all containers for exhibition and in all cases must affix the proper entry tags and must claim their property promptly at the close of the department.

All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor and must be in place not later than 10 o’clock the morning of the display. Only home-canned products are eligible.

1943

Program completed for annual Davis County Day

Plans are now complete for “Davis County Day” on next Wednesday at the Davis high school grounds, it was announced Thursday by Albert B. Barton, general chairman for the annual event.

With the finest show horses in the entire west, the top-notch pulling teams in the state, the program will also feature the Davis County sheriff’s posse and a program highlighted by outstanding artists.

Davis County commissioners have officially declared a half-holiday, starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, throughout the county, and stores and all places of business are to be closed for the remainder of the day. Mayors of cities and heads of town boards in the county are all cooperating to make this an outstanding day of entertainment, as no exhibitions of any kind will be displayed, Mr. Baton said.

1953

Davis fair slates opening Aug. 21-22

Hello folks, once again may we ex-

tend an invitation to all Davis County residents to attend the annual fair, to be held at Kaysville, at the Davis high school on August 21-22.

Along with the fair and exhibits, a very fine program has been arranged. Friday night Eugene Jelesnik and his television show. This program will last at least two hours and will be one of the finest programs ever offered this county. Saturday the rodeo will be held, and Saturday morning at 11 a.m. the children’s parade. See that your child is entered in this fine parade. There will be sports and contests throughout the day, something doing all of the time.

1963

Bountiful names new police chief Bountiful has a new police chief. But the council’s action in hiring him was not uneventful.

Councilman L.F. Eckman said the announcement in Wednesday night’s Deseret News that Dean Anderson would probably be the new chief has “implications that are far-reaching.” The council had not yet taken final action in naming Mr. Anderson. This was to be done Wednesday evening. It is unfortunate that the people can’t listen in now. We have overlooked something very important, he said.

1973

Cable TV proposed for N. Salt Lake Cable television will be available to North Salt Lake in the near future, possibly this year or next year, according to Haven Barlow, who reviewed a franchise.

The franchise, issued to his company in 1967, is still in effect, even though they have not taken advantage of it. It gains new significance with the advent of the microwave in this area. How free should the enterprise be in the face of possible competition? A competitive company is asking for the right to serve North Salt Lake in addition to Senator Barlow’s company.

1983

School board going all-out to improve education system Farmington – The grease is being applied to the wheels of education from all sides as the school board prepares for grassroots input listing ways to improve the county’s schools.

It’s all part of the Davis County reaction to the national “Nation at Risk” report issued several months ago that led to strong support from County PTA officers and intensive workshop sessions with principals, teachers and other educators outlining goals that the board of education hopes can be implemented in the future – some as early as the 1984 school year.

Those goals range from giving students more time for academic activities vs. extracurricular in the regular school day, smaller elementary school classes with more support personnel to increasing the gifted and talented programs.

Combined publications preserve community newspapers

When you open the paper today you’ll notice something different. In addition to the Davis Journal, you’ll find the Morgan County News. Both papers are owned by Loyal Perch Media, who publishes 21 local newspapers here in Utah. Bryan Scott is the current publisher.

When the Clipper in Davis County and the Morgan County News in Morgan closed, Scott received pleas from the residents in both counties to save the local papers. So he started the Davis Journal and restarted the Morgan County News in an effort to preserve community newspapers and the unique perspective they bring.

Combining the two papers also makes advertising and subscriptions more efficient which in turn will make the papers more successful. Subscriptions will stay separate so readers in Davis and Morgan can receive the local news they’ve come to expect.

This is not intended to be long term. As both publications grow and subscriptions increase, we anticipate there will come a point where the two papers will no longer be mailed together but for now it makes sense in order to keep the local news that is so important coming to your home.

— Editorial board

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TEACHERS TALK TO presenters at Farmington High School.

Photo by Becky Ginos

MALOY WITH CONGRESSMAN CHRIS STEWART. Maloy has been Stewart’s legal counsel and now she is running to fill his seat. Courtesy photo

Mo’ Bettahs – cultivating the Spirit of Aloha since 2008

By Braden Nelsen

BOUNTIFUL—There’s something unique about Hawaii, isn’t there? Everyone who has had the opportunity to visit comes back completely enchanted by the Spirit of Aloha, and many immediately begin to make plans to return. While that may be cost-prohibitive, there are ways to bring the Spirit of Aloha to the day-to-day, even here in landlocked Davis County.

For co-founders, and brothers Kimo and Kalani Mack, the Spirit of Aloha isn’t just a saying, it’s been their business model since they opened their first restaurant right here in Bountiful in 2008. Even before the interview started, the founders took the time to greet, and speak with the employees at that first location, and really talk with each of them, not just saying hello.

While their organization has expanded to dozens of locations in multiple states, Mo’ Bettahs is truly a Davis County original, and it took a lot of hard work to get it where it is today. “We left Hawaii because Hawaii is expensive, and the cost of living there, even in the late 90s was crazy,” Kalani Mack, who left Hawaii first, said. “We couldn't buy a house and I just felt deep down inside, we were supposed to be someplace else.”

So, he picked up, and moved, along with his wife, and two small children in 1998 to Utah. Despite the difference of several thousand miles, his brother, Kalani, was feeling very similar. “I myself never really knew where I was supposed to be, like, what my calling was, you know, I didn't know. But he and I would always talk and I had my connection to him.” With only a matter of months of age difference between them, it makes sense the brothers would be close.

Many with a close brother living so far apart might reminisce about old times, or give updates on home and family, but Kimo and Kalani would talk business ideas. Dedicated to self-improvement, Kalani was an avid reader. “I started reading,” he said. “I started reading a lot of books and I came across a book called Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki, and I shared it with (Kimo) and he started reading.”

The book, a treatise on financial literacy, independence, and starting your own business, was authored by a native Hawaiian, Robert Kiyosaki, and resonated greatly with both brothers. They talked about it constantly, and, despite the physical distance between them, began applying its principles, “Make a list of all the ideas you have, whether they're dumb, stupid, whatever. Just make a list of what you think you could do. You could build a business top 10 list, so to speak. And (Kiyosaki) says, statistically, if you start going through that list, you start with number one, start that business. By the time you get down to the

10, you should have a good business that sticks and is starting to generate cash flow for you.”

These ideas started to percolate and to resonate, and despite a 15-year career driving a bus on Oahu, Kalani said it was time. “I wasn’t happy with the idea that I was gonna wake up at age 65 one day, and realize I spent 40 something years being a bus driver, and I just felt like I was more capable of other things…I woke up to the idea that you know, if something’s gonna happen, it ain’t gonna appear one day, you got to make it happen,” he said. “And I realized just through some of the things I was reading and just some of the things I felt that hey, we've been blessed with certain talents and abilities, and it’s up to me to use them.”

That’s when Mo’ Bettahs kicked off like a whirlwind. Kimo and Kalani agreed that they could both cook, and it was something they enjoyed, but that they didn’t want to start the restaurant in Hawaii, but rather in Utah, where the market seemed a little more welcoming to new businesses. In 2008, Kimo followed his brother's footsteps, and in April, put in his two weeks’ notice, and literally, the day after his last day of work was on a flight to the Beehive State.

“And the morning I got here he picked me up from the airport and we came to this restaurant,” said Kimo. Seeing the dedication of his brother really solidified things for

Kalani who quit his own job without even letting his wife know beforehand. The brothers poured their heart and soul into building the restaurant they envisioned, and in a staggeringly short time, they opened on July 14, 2008.

“I've never been in business before but I intuitively knew that we needed to get this store open as quick as possible,” said Kimo. “So that became kind of our thing. (Even now), every time we open a new location, it's like ‘Okay, what is it going to take to get us to where we can open the doors and start cooking food?’” and the people of Bountiful have been loving it ever since. They’re not the only ones.

Since that first location in Bountiful, Mo’ Bettahs has expanded to over 40 different locations, in half a dozen states, and they’re not done yet. The brothers mentioned that before the end of the year, they’ll likely hit 50 different locations around the country. What’s the secret? Two key ingredients, the first being: keeping it simple.

Patrons of Mo’ Bettahs have no doubt noticed that the menu seems fairly limited, especially when compared to other Hawaiian restaurants. This is by design, “we based our concept around a backyard party,” said Kimo, “these items are timeless.” Patrons definitely won’t find pineapple in any Mo’ Bettahs location, but they will find classic Hawaiian fare, prepared just the way Kimo and Kalani learned in the Aloha State, which is the other secret ingredient.

“We’re letting people into our world,” said Kimo. “It’s how we connect with our culture.” The brothers explained that everything in Mo’ Bettahs from the food to the decor is based on the Spirit of Aloha, good vibes, and island style: the kind of place people might find on the islands. That, said the brothers, has been one of the most rewarding things about the whole experience: the opportunity to share with many communities, that unique feeling of love, community and culture that is unique to Hawaii. l

MO’ BETTAHS FOCUSES on classic Hawaiian fare, using family recipes.

Photo courtesy of Mo’ Bettahs Facebook

KIMO AND KALANI MACK – brothers and founders of Mo’ Bettahs.

Photo by Braden Nelsen

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Aug. 14-20

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, Aug. 14, 5-8:30 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Wasatch & District Pipe Band Concert in the Park

Monday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m.

Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200

West

Create Better Health with Fresh Summer Produce

Monday, Aug. 14, 7-8 p.m., FREE

Layton Branch Library, 155 N. Wasatch Dr.

Skyward Symphony: A Tribute to Broadway

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., FREE

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

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200

South

Rock the Park Concert Series: Feed the Kitty

Thursday, Aug. 17, 8-9:30 p.m.

Fountain Square in Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave.

Layton F.E.S.T.

Friday, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. until dusk

Locally-grown food, entertainment, shopping and food trucks

Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Dr.

Free Friday Film Series: Shazam

Friday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

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

Super Mario Movie in the Park – Esports Competition

Friday, Aug. 18, 7-10:30 p.m.

7 p.m., Esports Mario Kart Challenge at Centerville City Hall 9 p.m., Movie in the Park William Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville

Hasenyager Nature Trail Birding Adventure

Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Eccles Wildlife Education Center 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

Kaysville Movie in the Park:

Cars

Brush engine crew called to assist in California fires

Layton City Fire BR51 has been assigned to assist in Southern California in the Angeles National Forest area. This Type 6 brush engine is led by Captain Bud Higgins, with crew members Engineer/Paramedic Chon Morfin and Firefighter/ Paramedic Chris Daws. They are currently stationed at the Texas Canyon ANF Station near Santa Clarita, according to the Layton City Fire Facebook page.

“Our crew is providing much needed assistance to the USFS and local departments heavily impacted by fire activity,” the post said. They are expected to have a two week assignment.

and scam. On July 3, a 2020 black PJ double axle dump trailer was stolen from a business in Centerville. The suspect then sold this trailer to a buyer at a construction site near Highway 89 and Gentile Street. The buyer of the trailer was described to be an older white male, with gray hair who was buying the trailer for his son. The buyer was speaking to his son via video chat on his cell phone, according to a Layton Police Facebook post.

The buyer was described to be driving a new model gray/blue pickup truck, unknown make or model. The buyer paid for the trailer with cash that was in a Wells Fargo envelope. Police said the sale reportedly took place in the late afternoon to early evening hours on July 6. The suspect also gave the buyer a fraudulent out of state vehicle title, a VIN inspection form, and a bill of sale. There was also a fraudulently manufactured elongated VIN plate/ sticker attached to the tongue of the trailer, the post said. The suspect is described as an adult white male, approximately 45 to 50 years of age, average build, with short bleach blonde hair and likely would have been driving a newer model white GMC double cab pickup truck with black aftermarket rims, and a temp tag, or a newer model black Ford double cab pickup truck with black aftermarket rims, and a Colorado license plate.

Anyone with information regarding the trailer in this case can contact Detective Cash with the Centerville Police Department at 801-677-6422. Reference case number V23-00756.

Davis County resident falls victim to scammer’s call

Saturday, Aug. 19, 9-11 p.m. Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Rd.

Great Salt Lake Kayak Tour

Sunday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m.

Registration required. Email tackley@utah.gov to register Antelope Island Marina, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse

Free Sunday Concert Series: Benny C Quartet

Sunday, Aug. 20, 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.

Man sells stolen trailer to unsuspecting buyer

Layton and Centerville Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a trailer theft

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Scammers are calling Davis County residents claiming to represent the Davis County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). According to the DCSO Facebook page, “They use the names of our deputies, sometimes even impersonate chief deputies, spoof our number, and ask you to fork over cash to get out of warrants for missed jury duty. Sadly, they have successfully duped an unsuspecting Davis County resident.”

The victim said the caller told them that they would be arrested if they came to the DCSO to confirm details about missing jury duty. “This crook provided precise instructions on how to withdraw the cash and where to send it,” the post said. “Scammers are aggressive, use scare tactics and apply pressure using tight deadlines. We will not ask for payment over the phone or accept gift cards or Bitcoin.” If they call, just hang up.

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.

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The Utah farmers market renaissance

By Braden Nelsen

DAVIS COUNTY—There’s no doubt about it: grocery stores are convenient. A butcher shop, a bakery, assorted foods, and many times clothes, home goods and more can all be found under one roof. In the past few years, however, a movement has been sweeping the entire globe by storm, and it has affected Utah powerfully.

With around 50 listed farmers markets around the state, and certainly more that aren’t listed, it’s clear that Utahns love going to their local farmers market. Why is that, though? With the convenience of grocery stores, why do people turn out in droves for farmers markets, sometimes weekly, for these local products?

Pamela Cannon, chief organizer and

operator of the North Salt Lake Vendor Fair gave some insight into what draws vendors and attendees to her particular event. “People really want to know their neighbors,” said Cannon, saying that the sense of community is what draws many together for a market like the one in North Salt Lake.

It isn’t just those attending either that feel that sense of community. Cannon explained that many of the vendors have developed genuine friendships through working together, side-by-side over the years at the vendor fair. They help one another set up, and take down, sometimes rapidly in inclement weather, though Cannon did point out, they’re always looking for more volunteers.

In North Salt Lake at least, it’s been a way to give back to the community as

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well. Cannon shared that recently, she has instituted a small vendor fee which is collected, and used to buy school supplies that are given to parents and kids that need them for the upcoming school year. It’s an old-fashioned idea of bringing the community together, but one that needs to, and is making a comeback.

In Bountiful, things are very similar. Despite a rainy day, the weather cleared, and vendors and community members alike turned out to support one another, and the farmers market. Angie Pitt, the director of the Bountiful market said that while there are things unique to Bountiful, there is one thing that she feels makes each farmers market the same.

“We’ve missed gathering as a community,” Pitt said, speaking of the recent pandemic-era shutdowns. Like everywhere else, there was a desperate need for communities to come together following that isolation during shutdown, and the Bountiful farmers market provides a fantastic opportunity to do just that for both attendees and vendors alike.

That’s not all, either. Community and connection may bring people out, but the quality products and produce keep them coming back. “Our vendors want to reflect the community we’re all a part of,” said Pitt, and walking through the market, it showed. Vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to farm fresh produce, and specialty snacks all turned out and really brought their A-game.

The market in Bountiful is thriving.

Pitt mentioned how they have a handful of regulars that come every week, and a handful of other vendors that rotate through, with a substantial waiting list for those wanting to join in. Because it’s been so successful, Pitt says the city definitely wants to see it continue to thrive, and to grow for both the local economy as well as the community.

And, if these examples are to be believed, that’s what it’s all about. Despite being out in the elements, the sometimes higher prices, and limited selection, people turn out in droves to farmers markets across the state, and across the country to connect with each other, and with the vendors.

Not only can they make these great connections with people in their community, but market goers can also find unique artisan foods, crafts and clothing made by passionate people nearby. They can source local produce that comes, in many cases, from farm to table. They can support local farmers and businesses whose singular products may not be on grocery store shelves, but are very worthy of recognition.

One thing is for sure: farmers markets aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and those in Davis County are no exception. From North Salt Lake to Bountiful to Layton and all those around the state, there are many opportunities between now, and the fall to go out, meet some people, be well entertained, well fed, and find some amazing products. l

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mom. They decide if they want to see him or her, receive updates or pictures. It’s not co parenting, the adoptive couple are the parents.”

In 2013, Dulaney opened the first Lamb of God Maternity Home in San Diego, California. “I realized this is not a personal crisis, this is a societal crisis,” she said. “Research has shown that for girls who choose to try parenting on their own 56% of their children end up in foster care

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before their fifth birthday. You can do it. I was single for 14 years, but the kids have the cards stacked against them.”

There were 104 women who came through the program in California, said Dulaney. “When I moved to Utah everybody was asking if I was going to open another home. The board wanted to wait until we paid off the first home. At the 10 year anniversary we tore up the loan.”

There were no maternity homes in Utah, she said. “I started bargaining with God. ‘Do I really want to start another one from scratch?’”

An anonymous donor gave them $400,000. “I felt like it was a sign from God,” Dulaney said. “We couldn’t not do it. It was a nice amount of money but about half of what we needed.”

Then last fall Nathan Ricks who has been a dear friend of 32 years said he wanted to get a home here in Utah, she said. “He’d made it clear to his family that he wanted to help Grace close the gap. On Jan. 2 he was killed in a plane crash in Provo. It was a devastating blow to his family and all of us.”

It was two days later that Dulaney got a call from his wife. “She said, ‘We know where we want people to donate instead of flowers.’ In three weeks they had raised $540,000. Along with other donations we were able to buy the house with cash.”

Each room in the house has a name and meaning behind it, said Dulaney. “We get women who have been in domestic violence situations and who have come from homeless shelters. It’s not a shelter program. We want them to leave with more than they came with.”

Counselors help the women make a placing plan, she said. “We never use ‘give away,’ we say ‘they’re entrusting them.’”

The program provides 24/7 wraparound care, Dulaney said. “A lot of the women come to us very broken, financially and physically. We give them a safe space where they can have quiet, shut out all the noise and sit with their pregnancy to make the right plan for their baby.”

Dulaney said one girl who came to them in California had been trafficked since she was 13. “They forced her to have six abortions. She needed a lot of healing while she was with us.”

Another woman came to them homeless and devastated by a rape in college, said Dulaney. “She was living on the streets and got pregnant. She came to us and we helped her place her son with a couple. She went on to get her master’s in social work and now she works at an adoption center. It’s a turning point in people’s lives.”

None of the money to run the home has come from government grants, she said. “It all comes privately. We consider it sacred money and we treat it with respect.”

Dulaney said she wants her son to be proud of her. “He is proud of me. Both moms walked down the aisle at his wedding. Life is very beautiful. It’s not DNA that makes a parent love a baby, it's the heart and soul of a birth mother.”

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SPORTS

Redhawks beat Wildcats in Region 5 girls soccer opener

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Aweek remains before classes begin for the 2023–24 school year, but Region 5 girls soccer has already begun. And two Davis County rivals kicked off the league slate.

Bountiful defeated Woods Cross 3-2 on Tuesday in an exciting matchup between the two crosstown foes. The Redhawks beat the Wildcats on both regular season meetings a year ago. The streak continued this week, with Bountiful overcoming a halftime deficit to rally for the win.

Thanks to goals from Bella Erickson and Oakley Bell, Woods Cross was up 2-1 at the break, looking to move to 2-0 on the season. But it was all Bountiful in the second half, as the Redhawks scored twice and kept the Wildcats off the board. Sophie Winzeler Belle Sorensen and Caroline Hellewell scored for the Redhawks. Ellyse Kessler had an assist in the victory. Bell assisted on Erickson’s goal for Woods Cross.

With the win, Bountiful improved to 2-1 on the young season and won its region-opening game after having lost it last year.

The Redhawks have already seen quite a bit this season, having been on

both ends of lopsided games and having prevailed in a close match. Bountiful began the year with a tough 5-0 loss to Class 6A’s Layton on Aug. 2. A talented Layton squad got up on the Redhawks 4-0 at halftime. However, two days later, Bountiful rebounded to take care of Provo 4-0 on the road. Hellewell scored twice and had an assist. Teammates Winzeler and Sorensen also scored, while Mya Page got an assist, and Kessler had two. Bountiful plays at Bonneville on Thursday, followed by a trip to Roy on Tuesday.

As for Woods Cross, the Wildcats opened the season Aug. 3 with a 2-1 win at 6A opponent Mountain Ridge. Oakley Anderson had both Woods Cross goals – one in each half. Bailey Brown recorded assists on both goals. The Wildcats play at Clearfield on Thursday and then host Box Elder next Tuesday. Clearfield is new to Region 5; the Falcons were previously in Region 1 of 6A. Roy is also new to the region. With eight teams in Region 5, Woods Cross, Bountiful and the other teams in the league will have 14 league games this season. l

Farmington girls soccer off to hot start to 2023 season

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

It may seem a little early to be talking about fall sports in the high school ranks, but some local girls soccer teams already have a couple of games in the books.

Few teams have been as impressive as Farmington in the early going.

Going against good competition, the Phoenix have started off 2-0 in 2023. Though it’s a long season, and there are plenty of games to go, the first two games showed that the Phoenix are capable offensively and defensively.

The 2023 campaign kicked off Aug. 1 against Roy, formerly a Class 6A team that has dropped to Region 5 of Class 5A. Playing on the road, Farmington wasted no time taking control of the season-opener. The Phoenix tallied three first-half goals, essentially putting the contest away in the first 40 minutes. For insurance, Farmington added a fourth goal in the second half. Roy did score in the second half, ruining a shutout for the Phoenix. But there was little doubt in this game.

Three Farmington players scored, including Taytem Grant, who had two goals. Paige Erickson and Brynlee Austin each scored as well. Grant, just a sophomore, had three goals as a freshman last season. Austin equaled last year’s total with her goal. Erickson had two goals a year ago.

Two days later, Farmington hosted American Fork of Region 3, a team that went 14-4 a season ago. This matchup was much tougher, as the two squads battled to a defensive struggle. However, a first-half score from Cara Christopherson on an assist from Austin, was the difference in a 1-0 Farmington win. Goalie Emmy McKeon got the shutout, the senior had 5.5 shutouts in 2022. Christopherson’s goal leaves her

IT ONLY TAKES ONE: Farmington’s Cara Christopherson (smiling) is congratulated for scoring a goal early in the First Half against American Fork. Unknown at the time, it was the single blow necessary to take out the Cavemen 1 - 0.

two shy of her total last season as a junior. School doesn’t start until Aug. 17, but the Phoenix still have some more games before classes begin. Farmington played at Caches County’s Mountain Crest on Aug. 8, after our press deadline. On Thursday, the Phoenix host Green Canyon. Then, Farmington has a rare Saturday game when

it travels to Bingham for a game against the Miners. Region play begins for Farmington after the school year begins, Aug. 24 at Syracuse.

The Phoenix are Region 1’s defending champions, as they went 9-3 in league play a year ago. Overall, Farmington was 14-6 in 2022. Head coach Sarah Beecher’s club

reached the 6A finals last season where they lost 1-0 to region rival and fellow Davis county foe Davis High School. The two teams had split the regular-season series at a game apiece.

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Woods Cross girls soccer preview: Wildcats looking to compete well in strong region

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

The Woods Cross girls soccer team has had some ups and downs the past few seasons, but the team has consistently been competitive. The Wildcats will need to be at the top of their game this season in what looks to be a challenging Region 5.

Head coach David Newman is entering his fourth year at Woods Cross. Last year, the Wildcats went 5-9 overall and tied for second in Region 5 with a 5-5 mark. Three of Woods Cross’ losses were by a single goal. Another was by two goals, while the team also fell in the state

tournament in a shootout.

Had a few plays gone their way, the Wildcats may have had different fortunes in 2022. Still, the team has some solid play to build on.

Leading scorer Oakley Anderson comes back for her senior year, and that’s good news for the Wildcats’ offensive attack. Woods Cross scored 31 goals last season, with Anderson netting 10 of those. She also had two assists to her credit Anderson will be the focal point on offense, but she’ll have some help. Junior Bailey Brown had a goal and an assist last season and should have a more prominent role this season. Senior Samantha Vincent will also be a key part of the Woods Cross

team after picking up a goal last season. Senior goalie Elsie Roberts had a shutout last season splitting time in the net with Taylor Halasz. Region 5 will be different this season, as two new teams join the league. The addition of former Class 6A schools Roy and Clearfield bring the total of region teams to eight. That means the Wildcats will have a slate of 14 league contests. The Wildcats have just two non-region games on the schedule that began with the season opener Aug. 3 at Mountain Ridge. The team also faces Ogden on Aug. 17 on the road. The first Region 5 matchup for the Wildcats was on Aug. 8 against Bountiful.

The region could be a tough one for Woods Cross – and the other teams in the league, for that matter. Bountiful reached the state title game a year ago, while region champion Bonneville didn’t lose a single league game. Clearfield and Roy bring larger enrollments as school, so they could have some advantages with depth.

Newman and his squad will look to return to its winning ways after backto-back seasons of below-.500 play. The Wildcats were 10-8 in 2020. The regular season ends Sept. 26 at Northridge. The state tournament then follows, where every team gets a shot at winning a 5A championship. l

BOUNTIFUL’S ELLYSE KESSLER (RED JERSEY) tangles with Woods Cross’ Deja Evans. The cross-town rivalry ended with the Redhawks flying above the earthbound Wildcats 3 - 2.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Darts pick up where they left last season in girls soccer – with a win

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

The Davis girls soccer team has a lot to live up to this season. The 2022 Darts were Class 6A state champions. With some key players returning and plenty of talent on the squad, there’s no reason to think the Darts can’t repeat last year’s accomplishment.

The 2023 season has begun – and so far, so good for Davis.

The Darts blanked a solid Viewmont team at home 4-0 on Aug. 1 in the first game of the season. Dating back to last season, it was the sixth consecutive

win for the Darts. Impressively, it was the 18th year in a row that Davis won is season-opening game. That streak dates back to 2006. The last season-opening defeat for Davis girls soccer was clear back on Aug. 9, 2005, when Wood Cross beat the Darts 2-1.

The first game of this season was a convincing win for Davis.

The Darts were dominant in their win over Viewmont. The victory was particularly sweet given that the Darts fell to the Vikings 1-0 last season, one of just five Davis losses all year. This time around, Davis left little doubt who would come out on top. The Darts scored

two goals in both halves and kept Viewmont’s offense in check.

A balanced attack powered Davis, with four players scoring and three players registering assists on the day. Emmerson Taylor, Kate Willard, Avery Thal and T’maea Eteuati each found the back of the net. Assists came from Lydia Neville, Sammy Maudsley and Marli Francis. Meanwhile, Elesha Magley played well in her goalkeeper position, recording the shutout. Magley had 9.5 shutouts in 2022.

Davis has a tall task to replace its two leading scorers from last season, Emery Jacobs and Olivia Flint. Taylor’s

Bountiful football preview: Redhawks eyeing Region 5 repeat

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

In 2022, the Bountiful High School football team had little trouble with Region 5 opponents.

It was the other teams on the schedule that gave the Redhawks problems.

Bountiful won Region 5 a year ago with a perfect 5-0 record. In those games, the Redhawks never allowed more than 16 points in a single game, twice surrendering just seven points. The stellar defensive play was a hallmark of the team all year, as Bountiful gave up only 15 points per game.

However, the Redhawks were 2-3 in games against non-region foes. That included a 35-25 state quarterfinals loss to Orem in the Class 5A playoffs. Though Orem had been a recent state power, it had been having a down year and had to face Bountiful on the Redhawks’ home field. But Orem pulled off the upset and ended Bountiful’s season prematurely.

With the 2023 season coming up, Bountiful welcomes the chance to defend its region title. Region 5, however, will look a little different than it has the past few seasons. Realignments across the state now have Clearfield and Roy, previously in Class 6A, coming to the region.

Though the Redhawks had a strong defense last season, the offense struggled at times. Bountiful averaged 18 points a game and never scored more than 28 points in a game, which it achieved in the first game of the season. Quarterback Owen Geilman has graduated, as have the top two running backs from last season, Corbin Cottle

and Kenobi Doctolero. The good news is, backup quarterback Faletau Satuala is back for his senior season. He was also the leading receiver last season and played some defensive back too. Senior wide receiver Jacob Brooks should get more work this season. He had 11 catches for 111 yards last season. Senior Brigham Morrison, who played a reserve role in 2022, will likely be a go-to player in the backfield. The defense could be even better this season.

Mertz had 55 tackles and three sacks a year ago, while Morrison was the team’s leading tackler with 85. Brooks had 53 tackles and a team-high

three interceptions last season. Junior Britton Tidwell had 28 tackles, a sack, and two interceptions (including one for a TD) last season. Satuala made 58 tackles and had a sack and three interceptions, with one INT returned for a touchdown.

Bountiful has a challenging game to open the season when it plays at Herriman Aug. 11. The first home game is a week later against Farmington. Region 5 play starts for the Redhawks Sept. 1 at home against Viewmont. Bountiful will play seven league games this season, culminating in an Oct. 13 contest at Woods Cross. l

Davis football preview: experienced team eager to compete

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Ayear after a second-place finish in Region 1, Davis football coach Scott Peery is optimistic about the 2023 campaign.

The Darts were 5-1 in league play a year ago and 8-4 overall. The season ended with a loss to Skyridge in the second round of the Class 6A tournament. Now, in year three at the helm of the Darts’ program, Peery is expecting the team to improve.

“Our expectations and goals are to compete – plain and simple,” he said. “From a game standpoint, we will always set our first goal with a region championship and then turn the playoffs into the second half of the season and review our goals going forward from there.”

Peery said the defensive line will be a team strength. This position group has some talented returners whom Peery said “will cause havoc and make for a long night for opposing QBs.” Some returning starters that Peery is counting on include Jordan Taula, a captain and three-year mainstay at his defensive line position. Ami Moala will join Taula on the line, filling the gap-filling position of tackle. Two other key linemen on the defensive side of the ball are junior Jackson Kuma and sophomore Juni Moala.

“[Kuma and Juni Moala] are living

up to the hype, and we can’t wait to watch them play,” Peery said.

At linebacker, a pair of two-year starters make that position solid. Seniors Jacob Faerber and Crew Cunningham, also captains, are leaders and skilled playmakers. Senior Damon Brown and fellow senior McCoy Frasure are two-year starters in the secondary who will once again fill the defensive back positions.

Peery had good things to say about the offense too.

Davis had some ups and downs on the offensive side last season, but the Darts did score at least 30 points in four of their last six games. This season, seniors Brighton Pierce and Josh Barker will carry the load at running back. Junior Owen Talbot is another play in the mix at running back. Peery said he has “an uncanny ability to make plays.” Perry loves what the wide receivers bring to the field.

“Kash Gates (a senior) will have a monster year, as he has all the tools to run every route and make big plays,” he said. “Bode Sparrow (a freshman) continues to wow us at practice with acrobatic catches and is dangerous in the red zone. Tyson Baggett (a sophomore) – this kid is the human joystick and is slippery for any defenders.”

Peery pointed out that additional receivers Easton Frasure, a junior, and Logan Sundloff, a senior, complement the others and add depth to the posi -

tion. Lineman Jackson Rust, a senior, is the team’s top player along the offensive line. Wyatt Rash, Dylan Child and Drew Walters are returning starters from the offensive line.

As for the all-important quarterback position, Tradon Bessinger will start when the Darts face Lehi in the season opener on Aug. 11. Peery said Bessinger, just a sophomore, is “game ready.”

To build on and surpass last season’s win total and second-place finish in region, Peery said the team needs to not only play well but have success away from games.

“A lot of emphasis this off-season went to ‘stack the dubs,’ meaning we win on the field and off the field with daily wins,” he said. “These guys are hungry to get the season started and I am excited to see what they can do.”

Some big changes are coming to the program this season – changes that the players love and that Peery hopes the school and community will enjoy too. Davis football is unveiling three new uniforms this fall, including a change of color in the helmet to gold.

The excitement kicks off in the Aug. 11 opener. The opponent, Lehi, is the defending 6A champion and handled the Darts last season 48-0. Unlike last year, the two teams meet on Davis’ home field this time around. l

goal against Viewmont in the opener was the first since her sophomore year in 2021. The senior didn’t score a year ago. Thal scored once last season, and Eteuati had two goals as a freshman a year ago. Davis hosted Maple Mountain on Tuesday after our press deadline. The Darts will play at Corner Canyon on Thursday. Davis will jump into Region 1 action Aug. 24 at home against Weber. The Darts are once again expected to be among the top teams in Region 1 and all of Class 6A. Last season’s state championship came after the Darts fell short of winning Region 1, as Davis was 8-4 and a game behind Farmington. l

Wildcats looking to take the next step in elevating football program

By Josh McFadden joshm@mycityjournals.com

Last season, the Woods Cross football team engineered one of the best turnarounds in the state. What’s next in 2023?

Under new coach Brody Benson, the 2021 team struggled to an 0-5 mark in Region 5 and lost all 10 of its games that season. But Benson helped the Wildcats improve significantly, leading the team to a 6-5 mark in 2022, including a 4-1 showing in Region 5. That region record was good enough for second place. If this year’s team improves as much as last year’s did, there’s no telling what Woods Cross might accomplish.

But it won’t be easy.

The Wildcats face some challenges in region play, including the addition of two new opponents, Clearfield and Roy, who have moved down from the Class 6A ranks.

Woods Cross allowed just 16 points per game in region action while 25 points a contest. Quarterback Bradley Bailey is gone, but returner Lock Smoot is back for his senior season. Smooth actually saw more action during last season’s campaign than Bailey. He threw for 793 yards and six touchdowns on the year. He also carried the ball a lot – tallying 108 attempts for 571 yards and a touchdown.

Jacob Howes is back for his senior season. He was the team’s leading rusher a year ago 625 yards on 79 carries. He averaged nearly eight yards a carry and tallied eight touchdowns. He also was second on the team with 15 catches and third with 258 yards. Fullback Cash Henderson paced the team with nine rushing touchdowns and was third behind Howes and Smoot in rushing yards with 543. Add to the unit Kelvan Malepeai, and the Wildcats have a potent backfield. Malepeai, a senior, had 84 carries for 455 yards and four TDs in 2022. He also had 10 catches for 262 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Senior fullback Cash Sudbury chipped in 177 yards a year ago in Woods Cross’ runheavy offense. Senior wide receiver Ryan Moss grabbed 10 passes for 123 last season.

Henderson is also a stalwart on defense at middle linebacker. Look for him to possibly better his 94 tackles and four sacks from 2022. Outside linebacker Charlie Coats, a senior, was all over the field last season, picking up 89 tackles and four sacks. Senior strong safety Carter Freestone will give teams fits after having picked off four passes and recorded 55 tackles last season. Senior defensive linemen Alvin Puefua and Clarence Pututau have gotten plenty of attention and should once again make big plays. They had 58 and 51 tackles and two and five sacks, respectively, last year. Cornerback Dalton Schanz had 47 stops as a junior in 2022.

Woods Cross begins its third season under Benson’s leadership on Aug. 11 when it plays at West Jordan. The same two teams opened the 2022 campaign, with West Jordan winning 31-21. Woods Cross then hosts Kearns Aug. 18 in the home opener. The Region 5 slate begins for the Wildcats Sept. 1 at Bonneville. l

BOUNTIFUL’S ANNUAL RED/GRAY FOOTBALL scrimmage held at Viewmont High School Aug. 3 showcased the 2023 Redhawk players and abilities.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Hometown History – Centerville

CENTERVILLE—While some city names may be shrouded in mystery, the name of Centerville actually makes more sense than many might think. A city that has its roots alongside other cities and towns in the area, Centerville’s history is both familiar and unique.

Making an impact starts with one person

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

WhenBruce Hough isn’t spending time with his 10 children and 22 grandchildren, he’s working in the business world as founder and managing partner of Hough Management LLC and of L-E-A-D.CO, a leadership development company. Now he has his sights set on Congress.

“I’m an outsider in this race,” he said. “I haven’t been in politics but I bring a different view. I’m a big family man. I’ve signed both sides of a paycheck. If you want someone to negotiate in Congress, you want someone who has negotiated in big business.”

Hough comes from a farming background and believes that makes a difference in the rural areas of the district. “I look at Washington today and they have agencies that overreach,” he said. “They tie up good land for farming. Congress steps in and it’s not in their scope.”

It doesn’t allow for thinning by leaving it alone, said Hough. “We’re creating a fire hazard by not letting animals graze and allowing regeneration. It’s not in the federal government’s purview.”

Every congressional district should have urban and rural areas, he said. “Utah is the most urbanized state in the country. We’re not just urban but also rural. I like the fact that we tried to do that with redistricting. We should be concerned about all parts of the state.”

One of Hough’s goals in Congress is to bring down the debt. “We have $32 trillion in debt,” he said. “That is unsustainable. They need to reduce the deficit spending. Congress needs to do its job.

We’re spending $6.5 trillion. You can’t spend more than you have. I want to slow down the growth of government.”

The strategy is pretty simple, Hough said. “What can be done incrementally? We need to eliminate waste. If you don’t need it, don't spend it. We have a specific responsibility to serve the people we represent. Optimize the money we have and return it to the people. Get more money from Washington to the states.”

National security is another area Hough is concerned about. “We need to rebuild the military to defend ourselves and others.”

Hough also wants to see the country become energy independent and to have strong control at the border.

Other vital issues to Utah are land and water, he said. “If we want to use the land we have to be good stewards of it. We want to preserve future lands that we hold dear so that many can have access to them.”

Water is the gold of the West, said Hough. “We need it to prosper and grow. It depends 100% on Mother Nature so it’s difficult. The Great Salt Lake is essential to the environment, economy and ecosystem so we have to find a way to preserve it.”

Hough said he has no obstacles to serve in Congress. “I’m there to serve, not climb the ladder. I don’t need a job, I’ve created jobs in the state.”

Making an impact starts with one person, he said. “I think I’m that one to have an impact and make a difference. I don’t believe in contention. I want to listen to others and develop trust so that there can be productive conflict. I look forward to serving the people of the district.” l

Centerville can trace its roots back to a man named Thomas Grover. In early 1848, Grover, along with Osmyn and William Deuel began to carve a settlement out of the soil of what would become Centerville. They, along with their families began building their rudimentary settlements with a lack of raw materials.

Many homes in the area lacked proper construction, and were made out of what was available: wood pegs, leather, or other materials. Later on, homes were constructed out of adobe, or mud, until more suitable materials became available.

The name Centerville actually refers to the position of the settlement itself, being positioned in the center between neighboring Farmington and Bountiful. Like its neighbors, Centerville grew rapidly, incorporating families, and trades-

people from all different backgrounds, and expanding its borders, adding new things each year.

Centerville has maintained a firm grip on its history over the years, with several 19th-century buildings still standing and in use, though not for their original purposes. Despite a robust history in the mid-to-late 1800s, it wasn’t until after the outbreak of the First World War that Centerville was officially incorporated.

On May 4, 1915, Centerville became an official town in the state of Utah, but, it wasn’t until the 1920s that the first street lamps, designed and installed by local residents, lit the streets. It wasn’t long after that floods ravaged the area not once, but twice in the space of less than 10 years.

Centerville, like its neighbors, successfully built back, and while not necessarily recognized as an industrial center, Centerville is a community in the very sense of the word. Many residents have made their homes there, and whether they work in the city, or commute to one of the surrounding neighborhoods, they all call Centerville home. l

BRUCE HOUGH with four of his daughters on an outdoor survival experience. Hough has 10 children and 22 grandchildren. Courtesy photo

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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

Aug. 2

Kellie A. Decaire, False/inconsistent material statements, 2F.

Jackson T. Liddiard, Purchase/transfer/possession/use of a firearm by a restricted person, 3F.

Ethan K. Morton, Robbery, 2F.

Robert P. Snetzinger, Theft - value >= $5000, 3F.

Aug. 3

Lisa A. Callister, Driving under the influence2nd offense in 10 years, 3F.

Bryan Farnsworth, Theft F1, 3F.

Peni N. Makaafi, Robbery, 2F.

Auriyana C. Swertfeger, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Aug. 4

Nathaniel R. Jones, Two counts of unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F, Ludeness, 3F.

Jackson H. Rapp, Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, 3F, Purchase/transfer/possession of a firearm by a restricted person, 3F.

Eric Q. Wayman, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F.

James A. Williams, Theft - value >= $5000, 2F, Forgery, 3F.

Aug. 5

Latoi J. Bailey, Two counts of negligently operating a vehicle resulting in serious bodily injury, 3F.

Joshua M. Crane, Possession of a controlled substance, 3F.

Shane A. Johnston, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F, endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F., endangerment of a child/ vulnerable adult resulting in bodily injury, 3F, distribution of a controlled substance, 3F.

Aug. 6

Theresa M. Campos, Theft - value $1500-$4999, 3F.

Renae M. Garcia, Two counts of retail theftvalue >= $5000, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Tommy J. Reid, Theft - value $1500-$4999, 3F.

Aug. 7

Alicen P. Ahlat, Possession/use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Ryan N. Brown, Robbery, 2F, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Ronald D. Edmonds, Theft - value >= $5000, 2F, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Joshua M. Jackson, Retail theft - value >= $5000, 3F.

Trey M. Kneeland, Distribution of a controlled substance, 3F, Production of a controlled substance, 2F.

Owen L. Maszka, Possession of a weapon by a restricted person, 3F.

John B. Salazar, Driving under the influencetwo or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Ryan A. Wilson, Two counts of an arrest on warrant, 3F, Unlawful acquisition/possession/ transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Aug. 8

John M. Evans, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Joseph J. Fusselman, Theft/deception >= $5000, 3F.

David J. Gold, Enticing a minor - first-degree felony sexual activity, 1F, Sexual exploitation of a minor, 2F, Rape of a child, 1F.

Tahmos B. Hoffman, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

Nicholas E. Jackson, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F.

David M. Kersey, Two counts of fuel theft - qualifying felony prior in 10 years, 3F, Theft - value >= $500 + two qualifying priors in 10 years, 3F.

Yvette M. Waterbury, Driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

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Life’s a combination of good days and bad. We have your

OBITUARIES

Stanley Ray Hadden 1926 – 2023

On a beautiful summer evening, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, Stan peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family. Stan was born on March 26, 1926, to F. Dean and Rowena Hadden. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Mayer Hadden, on Dec. 20, 1947, in Elko, Nevada. They raised five children: Steven (Connie), Kathy (Dave) Wernli, Scott (Eliska Mirvald), Cindy (Keith) Fleming and Sue (Craig) Jones. He has six grandchildren four great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren.

Stan served proudly as a paratrooper in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II.

Stan was a professional truck driver for 38 years. In 1981, he received Consolidated Freightways’ Million Miler award in achieving two million safe driving miles. In 1983, he was recognized as Driver of the Year from the Utah Motor Transport Association and in 1984 he was awarded the Truck Driver of the Year for Utah from the ATA Foundation Inc.

Family was the most important thing to Stan and Dorothy. Together they enjoyed boating, family vacations, the great outdoors, motorcycle riding, and skiing. Stan and Dorothy traveled the world with their favorite travel partners, Mitch and June Morris. Their theme song, On the Road Again, always playing in the background. A highlight for Stan was a flight on the Concorde Super Sonic Jet.

His family is deeply grateful for the excellent care and compassion shown by Brande (our angel), Katherine, Monica, Kaleb, Jenna, Deon, Heather and Carlos of Home Instead. We are also appreciative of Inspiration Home Health & Hospice and Trent, Cindy, Shannon, Jennie, Reagan and Shelby and many more incredible caregiv-

1932 - 2023

Richard “Dick” Ivan Everett passed away on the morning of Aug. 7, 2023 in Bountiful, Utah at the young age of 91, after enduring six years with multiple myeloma cancer. Dick was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gladys and Ivan Everett. He grew up in Bountiful, the oldest of five boys. His life focused on hard work and his first job was to help his dad shovel coal off the wagon when he was just a small boy. From there he worked on farms, laid brick, built homes, and sold real estate. Toward the end of his career, he worked as a contractor for Winegar’s grocery store and a mechanic for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After retiring, he went back to school at the age of 71 and obtained his pharmacy tech license. He worked for Rite-Aid pharmacy for a short time after. Throughout the years, he loved to garden and share all of the produce with neighbors and friends. After retiring, you could find him on the golf course with his buddies or creating a cutting board, stool, or bookshelf in his wood working shop. Most of all, Dick loved his family and was a very proud father and grandpa. He is survived by all of his 11 children, three of his four step children and two brothers: CK Wilson (Ken), Janell Brown, Sonia (Ernie) Pierce, Connie Everett, Martin Everett (Hideko), Marvin Everett (Paula), Rick Everett (Tina),

Jodi Lemon (Ben), Raunde Thurgood (Burke), Miri Stevens (Phil), Kristi Everett, Greg Kiester (Laurie), Tammy Olsen, Stacy Kiester, brothers Bob and Keith Everett (Diane), and current wife Vicki Everett. He is preceded in death by his step daughter, Gidget Claassen and brothers Charles Everett and Glen Everett. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah, on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 with the viewing from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Online guestbook available at www. russonmortuary.com

ers. A viewing was held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, Utah. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 South 200 West, Bountiful, Utah.

Richard ‘Dick’ Ivan Everett

OPINION

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

Utah should welcome Christine Costner with open arms

Davis County residents have heard numerous stories of Californians leaving expensive coastal cities and relocating along Utah’s Wasatch Front. The reasons are usually economic: everything from taxes to gasoline to rent to tasty restaurant charcuterie boards are dramatically less expensive here.

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

$2 million, a mere pittance of California prices. At current interest rates and with no money down, Christine could purchase a $3 million mansion in Davis County for only $18,471 per month, only 12% of her child support check. And when child support ends, she can use her prenup money and other income to refinance at a lower rate.

Although the move increases housing prices in Davis County, it is beneficial for Utahns. Sell a house in San Francisco for $2.6 million, buy an even larger place in Bountiful or Farmington for $1 million, and there’s an extra $1.6 million to spend or invest in our community.

For that reason, I suggest Davis County officials and local mayors open their arms to Christine Costner, the soon-to-be former wife of actor Kevin. In fact, many readers have spent hours on social media reading of the couple’s bitter fight over the actor’s estimated $250 million fortune. Kevin is a favorite among Utah moviegoers, and his lead role in the “Yellowstone” series has earned him wide praise. The guy looks like he could be a Utahn and wears a cowboy hat with panache. With the fame comes a check. He reportedly earns some $20 million annually and lives in a house (actually an estate) worth $145 million.

Kevin admittedly owes Christine $1.5 million due to a prenup agreement, and sources say he’s handed over another $1 million so she and their three children could lead their “normal” California lifestyle. The disagreement was with the child support: Kevin offered $38,000 per month and Christine demanded $248,000. A judge split the difference.

A Davis County residence would be a good thing for Christine. I’m sure she could find reasonable housing, since there are numerous listings of five to six bedroom retreats available for a measly

She’d opt for private school for her teenagers (ages 16, 14, and 13). But again, private schools here are less expensive. Figure another $18,000 per month for enrollment in the area’s toniest private secondary schools.

After housing and tuition, she still has some 76% of her child support money. The Costners report they spent $800,000 annually on gifts. Obviously Christine would have to cut back a bit there. As for a clothing budget, most of us could get by on spending $15,000 per month on sweats, tees, and designer shoes. Nordstrom would still invite her to special sales events.

And that still leaves her two-thirds of her monthly child support to fork over at restaurants and martini bars. She wouldn’t have to clip Burger King coupons for her dinner plans.

Davis County taxpayers should welcome Christine’s money, and we’d pay more attention to her than her husband who is always flying around the country on movie shoots.

I’d be the first to drop by her house with a housewarming gift: a loaf of freshbaked bread. I bet that’s a neighborly act she never saw in Santa Barbara!

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

Our old patterns

Ihaveto smile when I use the term of “our old patterns” when considering our lives on Earth, compared to the eternity that we spent with Heavenly Father before we came to Earth. These two time periods aren’t even closely related in terms of longevity. But such is life.

JOHN WATERBURY

The following are some of the lessons related to our old patterns:

• That which is familiar becomes normal.

• That which is normal is often taken for granted.

• That which is taken for granted loses its significance.

• That which loses its significance loses its beauty.

Heavenly Father seems to allow us to experience the conditions of Mortality, apparently to give us an increased ability to grow and learn. A few of these learning experiences include practicing confidence in the midst of transformation, identifying that there are always options in the midst of anxiety, yearning in the midst of complacency, being patience in the midst of challenges, overcoming the conditions of Mortality, and understanding that both our strengths and our weaknesses have purpose. In essence, our life in this world is almost like going away to college for a while. And ironically, it appears that we’re slow learners.

Learning takes time, and sometimes we get frustrated with the learning process. We usually want success to be easier, but it’s not. Two things are necessary for success. First, see yourself as someone who is able to change. Second, and even more importantly, understand that change occurs slowly. So, develop patience and persistence by taking only one step at a time. Know what you want to accomplish and set your goals just beyond your reach, but not out of reason.

Try to remember that success is never final and failure is never fatal. Being successful means never accepting failure as your final destination. So, challenge yourself. Be your own friend. Encourage yourself.

Be honest with yourself and be open

with others. Manipulating others tends to become a way of life so easily, and in the process, everyone loses. So, appreciate who you are and strive to become who you want to be. You’re the only one who knows enough about yourself to accomplish that. Remember –No one ever rolls to the top of the mountain. It always takes a lot of effort to achieve anything worth having, and it requires even more to hold on to it later. Refuse to let procrastination and fear stop your development, and avoid taking only the path of least resistance.

Continually remind yourself that mediocrity is always self-inflicted, and that your destiny rests entirely on what you think and what you choose to be. No one can do it for you, because you are the master of your fate.

And another thing is that we’re becoming what we’re thinking, so be careful what you’re thinking about and what you focus upon. There are lots of distractions around us. Remember that failure is no accident. Unhappiness is a choice and usually results when irrational or unworthy beliefs are chosen. Remember, thoughts become things.

Be happy! Ironically, those who are happy seldom go crazy. But keep in mind that part of being happy is achieved when we realize that happiness does not require us to be happy all the time. Life is a series of cycles. Specifically, the end on one cycle is the beginning of another. Neither is permanent, so don’t let your cycles overwhelm you.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the main courthouse entrance of the Davis County Courthouse, 800 West State Street, Farmington, Utah on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed recorded January 12, 2022, originally executed by Kimberly Cherry, LLC, a Utah limited liability company as Trustor(s), in favor of Ridgeline Capital, LC, covering real property in Layton, Davis County, Utah (no address assigned), more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the South line of Cherry Lane, said point being South 0°13’30” West 501.24 feet along the Section line and East 1181.57 feet from the West Quarter corner of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, and running; thence Southeasterly 65.66 feet along the arc of a 486.50 foot radius curve to the left, (center bears North 05°59’36” East and long chord bears South 87°52’23” East 65.61 feet, with a central angle of 07°43’58”) along the South line of Cherry Lane; thence South 2°14’00” East 492.44 feet; thence West 178.69 feet to the end point of a Boundary Line Agreement, recorded on May 27, 2011, as Entry No. 2600819, in Book 5283, at Page 1370-1371 of the records of Davis County and the East line of Foothills at Cherry Lane Phase 1 Subdivision; thence North 0°25’00” West 352.52 feet along the aforementioned Boundary Line Agreement and the East line of Foothills at Cherry Lane Subdivision Phase 1; thence East 102.04 feet; thence North 02°14’00” West 142.10 feet to the South line of Cherry Lane and the point of beginning.

Tax ID No. 09-087-0291

The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Ridgeline Capital, LC, and the record owner(s) of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Kimberly Cherry LLC, a Utah limited liability company. Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in said trust deed. Bidders must tender $5,000 at the sale (non-refundable to highest bidder), payable to Christopher G. Jessop, Trustee, and the balance of the purchase price by noon the next business day following the sale. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier's check. Cash is not acceptable.

DATED July 26, 2023.

Christopher G. Jessop, Successor Trustee

Terry Jessop & Bitner

311 South State Street, Suite 450 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone: 801/534-0909, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Publishing: 8/4/2023, 8/11/2023, 8/18/2023

NOTICE OF COMPLETED AUDIT

Public Notice: Pursuant to UCA §17-36-40 and § 45-1-101, Davis County Government completed its annual independent audit by Carver, Florek, and James CPAs and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) on June 28, 2023. A copy of the ACFR can be reviewed online at https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/auditor/audit or in person at the Davis County Auditor’s office during regular business hours.

Curtis Koch

Davis County Auditor

Publishing: 8/4/2023, 8/11/2023

NOTICE

An Emergency Hazardous Waste Permit (#UT-019-2023) has been issued to Clearfield High School in Davis County, Utah. The permit authorizes Clearfield High School to treat four containers of the following material onsite: Ethyl Acetate (2 x 4L), Cyclohexanone (1 x 400ml), and Potassium (1 x 100g). The material has been deemed unstable for transport and will require treatment prior to shipment. Treatment will be conducted by Reactive Materials Field Technicians from Clean Harbors Environmental Services.

This permit was effective July 24, 2023, and expired August 1, 2023. For further information, or to request a copy of the permit, please contact Gabrielle Marinick of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control at 385-499-0172. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Larene Wyss, Office of Human Resources at 801-503-5618, Telecommunications Relay Service 711, or by email at lwyss@utah.gov .

Publishing: 8/11/2023

INVITATION TO BID

BOUNTIFUL IRRIGATION DISTRICT

METER INSTALLATION PROJECT PHASE 2 - 2024 BOUNTIFUL, UT

Bountiful Irrigation District is requesting Bids for the Meter Installation Project Phase 22024. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Bountiful Irrigation District Office until Thursday August 24, 2023, at 9:00 am. The Project consists of installation of 1,640 secondary connections and surface restoration. A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on August 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Bountiful Irrigation District Office.

Bidding Documents and Plans will be available at www.questcdn.com or www.JUB.com under PLANS, eBidDoc #8611058. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids. Bountiful Irrigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Publishing: 8/11/2023

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MORGAN COUNTY NEWS

Covering Your Community

Rodeo rides into town

Massive storm affects East Coast

More than 300,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark Tuesday morning after massive storms pummeled much of the east coast leaving two people dead, homes without roofs and drivers stranded for hours. One person is reported to have died in Alabama as the result of a lightning strike, and a 15 year old in South Carolina was killed when a tree fell on him due to high winds. Many areas of the eastern seaboard experienced hours of power outages during the event. The storms that hammered Philadelphia all the way down to Atlanta on Monday have tapered off. But, when considering all levels of risk, 40 million people in the Plains, the Southeast and New England are now at risk for severe weather Tuesday.

Report claims breast cancer overdiagnoses

Morgan County approves ‘Man Cave Subdivision’ in Mountain Green

By Linda Petersen

The Morgan County Commission has given preliminary plat and site plan approval for a commercial subdivision known as the “ROAM Man Cave Subdivision” at 4950 West Old Highway Road in Mountain Green. This is northeast of the intersection of Old Highway Road and a new road, Queens Garden Road. The new road was installed earlier this summer. The development would be accessed from Old Highway Road and Queens Garden Road.

The development would provide 14 condominium units, also known as “commercial flex spaces,” on 1.45 acres. The units would range in size from 1350 to 1700 square feet and would each include a half to three-quarter bathroom and sink. Despite the term “condominium” these are not proposed as residences, something Commissioner Blaine Fackrell queried.

“It’s a form of property ownership under Utah law so you create units under the Utah Condominium Act and those units are called condominium,” Commissioner Robert McConnell said responding to Fackrell’s question.

The ‘flex” term is “commonly used in industrial development because a lot of the developments don’t represent a typically industrial-looking building, but they can be used for a public storefront like an insurance office or they can be used for like a contractor’s office. So it’s really a flex space that can be used for a wide variety of commercial uses,” developer CW Lands’ representative McKenna Christensen said.

“You may have both in a single unit; an office in front and storage or light manufacturing in back,” McConnell elaborated.

Two parking spaces will be provided per unit with some additional parking. All of the parking spaces will be owned by an owner’s association, Christensen said. Fackrell expressed concern there would not be enough parking for customers or employees.

“When we sell these we’re not finishing out the interior of these units, so whoever finishes out these units, depending on what use they intend to program into the unit, they’ll have to comply with parking standards,” Christensen said. “It would be up to the buyer to determine

whether they would want to purchase the unit.”

CW lands has 13 acres of more traditional retail space west of this project, she said. “These are more flex units. We’re trying to appease a niche demographic of people; that’s why we only have 14 units. This is just a small snippet of our ROAM development.”

Another issue Fackrell brought up was that some of the proposed trees in the project might not be drought-resistant; he recommended that CW Lands look into that. The commission approved the site plan with the provision that the developer follow Fackrell’s recommendation.

In the US, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women every year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Health care providers and patients alike are usually inclined to pursue treatment to stop the disease. But some experts say that it isn’t always necessary to treat breast cancer in older women with aggressive therapy. The report does not state that breast cancer cases are mistaken but it states that many of the diagnoses are of cancers that would not become medically dangerous but are treated anyway. Experts believe that more refined tests, which are in development, will help mitigate the overdiagnoses in the future, though they advise women to continue to be screened.

Moscow murder suspect suggests possible defense

Lawyers for Brian Kohberger, arrested on suspicion of having killed four University of Idaho students in November of 2022, have indicated that they plan to present evidence that the defendant was “on a solo drive” at the time of the murders. Camera footage of a car matching Kohberger’s, as well as cell phone pings, place him in the area of the murders. Familial DNA also links Kohberger to a knife sheath found at the murder scene.

Stickers aim to improve teen driving

An Idaho company called “How’s My Teen Driver?’ has launched, with the intention of increasing the safety of teen drivers on the road. The company provides parents with a sticker for the rear of the car. The sticker includes a phone number and QR code which other drivers can use to report the behavior of teen drivers, both positive and negative. While the company representatives explained that teen drivers have been resistant to the stickers, parents have reported positive changes in their teens’ driving behavior.

THIS MORGAN CITY map indicates the location of the ROAM Man Cave Subdivision. Courtesy image/Morgan City

CARRYING

STARS

STRIPES mark the opening of the Morgan County Rodeo.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Morgan County School District wants more school resource officers

By Linda Petersen

Morgan County School District has requested that Morgan County help it fund school resource officers in all county schools. On Aug. 1 Sheriff Corey Stark presented the proposal to county commissioners.

“Since 1999 when the Columbine tragedy happened we've had this tremendous amount of people and citizens wanting more officers in schools,” Stark told the commissioners. “… On behalf of the school board that's why I'm here just starting a conversation, seeing what we can come up with and see if we can start throwing some numbers around.”

“I think the school's getting pressure from the parents as am I, but the schools will want it as well and of course the legislators, they actually passed the law last year where during school hours I have to have an officer within six minutes of any

school,” Stark said.

Currently, there is a resource officer at Morgan High School which the school district pays Morgan County $30,000/ year for, but the school board wants three full-time officers to be in place during the school year, with one at the high school, another covering Morgan Middle and Elementary schools and a third to cover Mountain Green Middle and Elementary schools.

The school district would come up with $150,000, an amount that would cover just the salary, benefits and a patrol car for one officer, and is asking Morgan County to fund the rest, Stark said.

“The cost of a deputy and their wages and their patrol car and getting them outfitted and benefits is about $150 000 for one,” he said.

While commissioners expressed support for the idea, in their discussion they indicated that the county might have difficulty coming up with the funds

DIAPER DERBY

to help fund the additional officers. The only option would be to increase taxes, Commission Chair Mike Newton said.

“They want us to supply officers for their schools; I'm not opposed to that,” he said. “I would love to have an officer in every school absolutely, but the cost is very expensive. The way I see it, and we will know pretty quick when we start going through budgets, I think the only way to make that happen would be a tax increase and I'm not sure that the public would digest that very well.”

“I'm not opposed to the county sharing in the cost, but if we were talking about just the county covering everything else that's a lot for us to come up with,” Newton said. “That's a couple hundred thousand dollars. Last time we had to come up with $300,000 was the last time we increased taxes and that was a significant increase.”

Commissioners acknowledged that with the school district only utilizing

these officers for nine months of the year the county could use them in the summertime and that at times they would be called away from the school to help with community policing. Those factors would need to be taken into consideration and officer coverage of after-school activities would need to be factored into those real costs, they said. Commissioner Jared Anderson suggested Stark come back to the commission with real cost projections.

Further discussion seemed to indicate that the commissioners were willing to meet with the school board to see if some kind of equitable cost-sharing arrangement would be worked out to fund more school resource officers, if not all three. Stark said he would report back to the school board and work on gathering the figures needed to get an actual cost for the additional officers.l

Combined publications preserve community newspapers

When you open the paper today you’ll notice something different. In addition to the Morgan County News, you’ll find the Davis Journal. Both papers are owned by Loyal Perch Media, who publishes 21 local newspapers here in Utah. Bryan Scott is the current publisher.

When the Clipper in Davis County and the Morgan County News in Morgan closed, Scott received pleas from the residents in both counties to save the local papers. So he started the Davis Journal and restarted the Morgan County News in an effort to preserve community newspapers and the unique perspective they bring.

BABY CONTEST WINNERS

0-6 months

12-18 Months

Combining the two papers also makes advertising and subscriptions more efficient which in turn will make the papers more successful. Subscriptions will stay separate so readers in Davis and Morgan can receive the local news they’ve come to expect.

This is not intended to be long term. As both publications grow and subscriptions increase, we anticipate there will come a point where the two papers will no longer be mailed together but for now it makes sense in order to keep the local news that is so important coming to your home.

— Editorial board

6-12 Months

18-24 Months

DIAPER DERBY

COLBIE WILLIAMS

AUSTIN SHARP

MABEL WILSON

ZEKE SEARLE

REESE PETERSON HAWKIN HARRELL

EMILY SUE

HESSTON WADE

BAUCHMANN'S PONY EXPRESS STATION

SHERIFF’S DISPATCH

Following are recent calls officers responded to from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 150 calls from July 29 to Aug. 2. Any arrests are listed as reported and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Milton:

Abandoned vehicle (1).

Morgan City:

Animal Control (5), Follow-up (4), Fire alarm (1), Breach of trust (1), Missing person (1), Assist (6), VIN inspection (4), Message police (2), Paper service (3), Drug violation (1), Traffic stop (12), Party disturbance (1), Pedestrian (1), Fixit ticket (1), Open door (1), Trespassing (1), Keep the peace (1), Motorist assist (3), Sex offender check (1), Premises check (2), Warrant (1), Parking problem (1), Family disturbance (2), Suspicious vehicle (2), Jail release (1), Criminal misc (1), Extra patrol (1), Shuttle (1), Burglary alarm (1), Suspicious circumstances (1), Water problem (1).

Mountain Green:

Found property (1), CO Alarm (1), Abandoned vehicle (1), Traffic stop (12), Paper service (1), Follow up (1), Medical assist (1), House check (1), Reckless driver (2), Assist with traffic accident (1), Safety hazard (1), Extra patrol (1), Open door (1), DUI (1), Unknown problem (1).

Peterson:

Traffic stop (3), Vehicle pursuit (1).

Porterville: Welfare check (1), Traffic hazard (1), 17D Fall (1), Drug violation (1), Water problem (1), L Pole fire (1), Grass fire (1), Suspicious circumstances (1), Follow-up (1).

Stoddard: Traffic stop (1).

Enterprise:

VIN inspection (2), Traffic stop (3), Welfare check (1).

Round Valley: Traffic stop (1), Family disturbance (1), Extra Patrol (1), Parking problem (1).

Aug. 8-9

Croydon: Keep the peace (1), Follow-up (2).

Other county calls: Panic Alarm Trespassing

Mountain Green: Traffic Stop (2) Welfare Check (1)

Taggart: Recovered Stolen Vehicle (1) Traffic Stop (3) Welfare check (1)

Highway 65: Traffic Stop (1)

Calls on I84: Assist Fire Dept. (1) Assist with Traffic Accident (1) Drug Violation (2) Foot Patrol (1) Reckless Driver (2) Traffic Hazard (1) Unknown Problem (1)

Total calls: 150

COOKS CORNER

Gluten-free Edition #1

For some people eating a gluten free diet is a choice, and for many others it is a medical necessity. For those who aren’t able to eat gluten, finding a good recipe can be challenging. The next two editions of Cook’s Corner will share tried and true gluten-free recipes that are regularly used and enjoyed by families who eat gluten free. Options are also included to make both recipes dairy-free. When substituting plantbased butter for milk-based butter, the stick plant-based butter works the best.

Complied by Liisa

London Mecham

Arrests:

7/29/23: Male, 44, Payton CO, Theft/ Receiving-Firearm or Operable Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I/II/ANALOG, Use/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Drive on Suspended/Revoked/Disqualified License for Qualifying Circumstance, Operating Vehicle Without Insurance

7/29/23: Male, 31, Salt Lake City UT, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I/II/ANALOG, Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana/Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container, Operate Vehicle without License or Registration, Operate Vehicle Without Insurance

7/30/23: Female, 47, Salt Lake City UT, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving on Denied

7/30/23: Male, 59, Murray UT, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana/ Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

7/31/23: Male, 58, Ogden UT, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule

I/II/ANALOG, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

7/31/23: Male, 52, Ogden UT, Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule

I/II/ANALOG, Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana/Spice, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

8/2/23: Male, 57, Morgan UT, Assault, Domestic Violence in the presence of a Child (2 counts)

The Best Chocolate Cake

Modified from a recipe www.melskitchencafe.com/the-best-chocolate-cakenew-and-improved/

INGREDIENTS

2 cups (284 g) gluten-free all-purpose flour

2 cups (424 g) granulated sugar

1 cup (85 g) natural, unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1 cup (225 g) warm water

1 cup (245 g) buttermilk* (can use plant-based milk. Use 1 tablespoon lemon juice + dairy free “milk” to make 1 c of liquid)

½ cup (100 g) vegetable or canola oil (see note)

2 large (100 g out of shell) eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Center an oven rack in the middle position.

• Line the bottom of two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9X13-inch pan (preferably aluminum, not glass) with parchment paper. Lightly grease the bottom and sides with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

• Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.

• Add the water, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

• Using a handheld electric mixer or whisk, mix the ingredients until well-combined.

• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

• Bake the cakes for 28-35 minutes until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with moist crumbs.

• Let the cakes cool for 2-3 minutes in the pan(s). Run a thin knife around the edge and turn onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

NOTES

Oil: use a neutral flavored oil for the cake (not an oil with a strong flavor like olive oil)

Cocoa Powder: I always use natural, unsweetened cocoa powder (like Hershey’s brand) in this cake, but you can sub in Dutch-process cocoa if you like (the cake may not rise quite as high and the texture of the crumb may change a bit).

Glass Pan: if baking the cake in a 9X13-inch glass pan, reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and keep an eye on the baking time.

WINNERS OF THE BUCKET BRIGADE contest pose with sponsor of the contest and owner of Hinds Quick Stop.

TEAMS PARTICIPATE In the Bucket Brigade contest where they have to pass water along a line to fill a tank at the end the quickest.

Girls soccer opens tough preseason with a win

By Liisa London Mecham

Two games into the preseason, the Trojans own a 1-1 record against two tough 5A schools, Box Elder and Bonneville. Morgan opened their season with a 1-0 extra time win over the Box Elder Bees at home on Thursday, August 2, 2023, and they fell to the Bonneville Lakers 2-1 in Ogden on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Morgan’s win over Box Elder in their first game set a great tone for the preseason. Against a relentless team, Morgan fought the entire game to end tied 0-0. In extra time freshman Lily Evans scored the winning goal on an assist by Amy Thomas. Senior goal keepers Miya Turner and Madi Wangsgard shared the shut out.

“It was a very exciting game,” Assistant Coach Jesse Henderson commented.

In their second game against Bonneville, both teams scored in the first

MHS Sports Shorts

By Liisa London Mecham

Volleyball completed tryouts and have named the team. The JV and sophomore teams will play in a tournament August 10-11 at Davis High. The varsity will begin competition on Tuesday, August 15 at Sky View. First home game is Thursday, August 17 against Salem HIlls.

The football team will travel to Washington, Utah (St. George) to take on 4A Crimson Cliffs who finished 10-3 last season and fell to Desert Hills in the 4A State Championship game last year. The defending 3A state champions will

half and held each other scoreless in the second. Two goals by the Lakers bested the Trojans' single strike. Morgan’s goal was scored by senior Kaydence Wardell with sophomore Lacie Poll recording the assist.

Morgan played at Bear River Tuesday, August 8 and hosted Rowland Hall as they continued their bruising pre-season schedule against some of the top teams in the state. Plan for upcoming home matches against Judge Memorial on August 15 and Ogden August 29. Varsity games begin at 3:30 p.m.l

get to showcase their abilities in the opening game against a tough team on the road. The Trojans will play at home on August 18 against Bear River.

Cross country kicks off their season on Saturday at the Cottonwood Complex in Salt Lake City running the Premier Invitational. Both JV and Varsity squads will be competing for the boys’ and girls’ teams.

Boys golf opened their season Thursday, August 10 at The Ridge and will play three rounds the next week at Ben Lomond Monday, Roosevelt Wednesday and Dinaland Thursday.l

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SPORTS PREDICTIONS

By Daniel Mudrow

Dan’s Facts - sports facts and predictions for Morgan

Thisis Dan facts. Last time Morgan won a season open for football after a state championship was 1998. That opponent was Union, and with a score of 22 to 7, Morgan won that game

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Predictions: Do know yet Morgan has 100 f vs Southern Utah football 1 wins 2 losses!

I just change my prediction. For Friday 30 to 14

Meet MHS’s new administrative assistant

By Verlene Johnson

Changes continue to come to Morgan School District. With Principal Crae Wilson moving from Morgan High School principal to the District's Employments Services and Compliance

Personal and Assistant Administrator, Luke Thomas becoming the Head Administrator at MHS, that left a need for a new Assistant Administrator. Joshua Sargent will fill this position.

Joshua Sargent grew up in Hoytsville Utah. After graduating from North Summit High School, he attended Brigham Young University earning a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a minor in English. He also received a master's from Southern Utah University in Education.

Sargent started his teaching career

seven years ago at North Summit High School where he taught English

“I think all forms of education are

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vital to everyone, whether that means formal education, trade school, or whatever. The ability for everyone to learn and improve is our opportunity,” said Sargent. “I enjoy being part of that and trying to help kids determine what they love and how to turn that into a career.”

He commented that he loves to watch kids learn to overcome obstacles and challenges. “Overcoming and dealing with challenges is a life skill that everyone needs, and I love watching kids realize that they can handle life's challenges.”

Now Sargent will embark on his first administrative position. “I loved teaching and found that my impact on students was very specific to my class only, said Sargent. “I like the idea that an administrator can still have an impact on students but on a broader scale. I'm also looking forward to getting to know and

working with the MHS staff and hope to be able to assist them in any way that I can."

Sargent has been married to his wife, Marci, for 22 years. They have a daughter that attends Utah Valley University and a son who will be a junior at NSHS. Sargent says he enjoys spending as much time outdoors as he can. “I grew up on a farm and still spend time in the fields moving sprinklers and repairing fences." He loves traveling and spending time with his family, working in his yard, and playing golf. "Pretty much anything that keeps me active. I'm kind of a busybody and need to be working on something at all times." If he's not busy on a project, he is reading or screaming at the tv because one of his sports teams lost...again. l

MORGAN SOCCER PLAYED tough against Bonneville in their second game but fell 2-1.

MORGAN FAIR RODEO 2023

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

YOUNG RODEO-GOERS GAWK at a hog who gawks right back.

A PARACHUTIST, COMPLETE with enormous American Flag, makes his landing at the opening of the rodeo.

A YOUNG RIDER GETS thrown during the bull riding event.

THE ATTENDEES THRILLED at the flyover at the rodeo.

FRINGE FLIES AS ANOTHER rider is unseated during bull riding.

THE LASSO LANDS as a contestant ropes a calf at the rodeo.

KIDS RUN BAREFOOT with a clown in the arena.

CALEB BAKER WINS THE Mutton Busting contest going the longest distance.

4H JUNIOR LIVESTOCK

Beef Junior Showman

Beef Intermediate Showman

4H Junior Livestock is for youth third grade through 12th grade. Participants pick baby animals in September to learn essential life skills like responsibility, compassion and the humane treatment of animals. In addition, they learn cooperation, leadership and com-

munity service as they raise their animals to show and auction off at the Morgan County Fair. Animals are judged in the market category, while showman judges how the contestant handles the animal.

Market Beef

Beef Senior Showman

Heifer

Junior Hog Showman

Senior Hog Showman

Jr. Lamb Showman

Market Hog

Intermediate Hog Showman

Market Lamb

Intermediate Lamb Showman

Senior Lamb Showman

NEVER TOO OLD TO SHOW

Never too old to show is sponsored by Morgan High School’s Future Farmers of America. Nominees bid to try to get out of it. Once someone finally gives up, they show the animal in hopes they are picked the winner. Proceeds go to MHS FFA.

REED’S RODEO

Reed’s Rodeo is for the special needs residents of all ages in Morgan County. Reed’s Rodeo was named after Reed Clark Garn, the son of Ryan & Shauna Garn. After many challenges in his short life, Reed passed away in 2017. In honor of Reed and the life he lived and the lives that he touched, and the lives that are still here blessing everyone each day, the Morgan County Fair is proud to name our Special needs Rodeo "Reed's Rodeo".

DEAN HOUSE AND SHERIFF COREY STARK showing lambs.

DAVE ORN showing a steer.

MHS PRINCIPAL LUKE THOMAS showing a lamb.

KIMBERLY RICH showing a hog.

BRIAN HOUSE showing a steer.

CHANCE MCMILLIAN showing a hog.

Photos by Shauna Garn

REED’S RODEO PARTICIPANTS in the fair parade.

REED’S RODEO WAS NOT just for those in Morgan County some came up to Morgan for the fun.

HORSE BACK RIDES around the fair grounds.

KIKI JOHNSON barrel racing.

STEPHANIE DICKSON enjoying the rodeo.

ROCCO JOHNSON has some fun riding the mechanical bull.

EXHIBIT HALL

The Exhibit Hall at the fair allows anyone, any age, to exhibit their talents. From sewing and art work, to photography to crafts. Each entry is judged and given a first or second place ribbon. In addition they receive a payout for each entry.

JUST FOR FUN

HOME BAKERS of all ages show their talent with these treats.

CROCHETED PROJECTS HOME CANNING

SEWING AND QUILTING have the most entries into the fair.

PROJECTS BUILT with different kinds of materials show kids’ creative side.

PHOTOGRAPHERS HAD A good showing at this years fair.

ART WORK from all ages.

4H PARTICIPANTS ENTER projects they work on in hopes to move onto the state fair.

QUILTS MADE TO auction off. All proceeds go to improve the fair grounds.

TEAM BRANDING

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AFTER FOUR STEERS WERE RELEASED into a rain soaked arena, two members of the team on mounted horses worked together to rope the steer.

ONCE THE STEER WAS ROPED PROPERLY, the other two members of the team would work together to brand the animal with paint. Each pair needed to rope two steers with the other pair branding them.

LIL’ COWGIRL FEELING exhausted after completing in the Jr. Rodeo.

Photos by Lydeah Johnson

Photos by Verlene Johnson

SWEET TREATS BINGO COURTESY OF MAMA LAKE’S

LYDEAH JOHNSON hears

through her shoe under hypnosis.

KIDS GAMES ROCK WALL

TEAM MEMBER roping the head and the other roping a rear leg, their task was complete.

Photos by Verlene Johnson

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: Is it true that Indiana Jones was modeled on a real-life person?

A: If, like the man himself in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989), you’re willing to take a “leap of faith,” then perhaps it is true. It’s possible that Indiana Jones was based on real-life, fedora-wearing adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews.

The “leap” required is skipping over the fact that Indy creator George Lucas has

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never admitted this, and we don’t even know if he knew about Andrews at all.

But the parallels are striking. There’s the already-mentioned fedora that seemingly never left his head. There’s the fact that, despite boldly charging around the world in search of ancient artifacts, Andrews, too, was terribly afraid of snakes.

But most important is the radically hands-on approach that Andrews took to history. He crisscrossed the globe in his work for the American Museum of Natural History in the first half of the 20th century and is best known for his pioneering work in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia throughout the 1920s.

Again, the fact that Lucas has never mentioned Andrews as an inspiration makes this theory controversial. But some historians have found a compro-

mise — namely, that Andrews inspired an image of the professional adventurer that was taken up by loads of filmmakers in the mid-20th century, and that those films then inspired Lucas.

This matches Lucas’s own explanation, that he modeled his famed archeologist on the adventure movies he grew up watching.

Q: Does Melissa Fumero have a new project lined up after “Blockbuster”?

A: Melissa Fumero has been a fast mover in the past. She leaped into the starring role on “Blockbuster,” a sitcom about the world’s last Blockbuster Video, a year after her role in “Brooklyn NineNine” came to an end in 2021.

That said, “Blockbuster” was only canceled last December (after one underwhelming season), so it would be unreal-

istic for her to have a new full-time gig by now.

But she nonetheless has done quick work finding a number of part-time ones. Most notably, she’s voiced a character on all eight episodes of “Digman,” a new animated comedy created by and starring her former “Nine-Nine” co-star Andy Samberg.

She also voiced the character Sophie in another animated comedy, “Velma,” a prequel series of “Scooby-Doo.”

Those two would add up to a full-time job for many, but the hard-working Fumero wasn’t satisfied. She’s also taken up directing, helming two episodes of the streaming series “Primo” and two more of the NBC sitcom “Grand Crew.”

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Monday

Son of a Critch (30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Based on an award-winning memoir from Mark Critch, this series tells the hilarious and very real coming of age story of a young Mark, played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. In this episode, Mark fears he’ll be outed as a Monarchist when Lady Diana visits.

Claim to Fame

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Co-hosts Kevin and Frankie Jonas return for a new episode, joining the remaining celebrity-adjacent contestants as they tackle new challenges, all the while concealing their famous identity and lineage as they fight for their own fame and fortune.

Tuesday

Beat Shazam

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Teams prepare for a sing-off in a new episode of this game show. Racing against the clock (and each other), the teams will have to try their best to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. The winning team will then have to beat Shazam (the app).

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Featured magicians include Hector Mancha, Adam Parisi, Ben Zabin and Robert Strong. These up-and-coming magicians are hoping to impress Penn & Teller with their illusions, and if successful, they’ll get to perform in the pair’s Las Vegas show.

That’s My Jam

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Musical guests Simu Liu, Halle Bailey, Chloe Bailey and Adam Lambert join host Jimmy Fallon to compete in a variety of music, dance and trivia-based games and musical performances — such as Don’t Fear the Speaker — to win cash for their charities.

Wednesday

MasterChef

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

More challenges await the remaining chefs in this boiling hot new episode. Chefs are split into two teams to prepare lunch at Dodger Stadium for over 100 kids. One member from each team is chosen by the chef with immunity to work with other regions.

Superfan (2) KUTV 8 p.m.

A new episode of this game show airs, putting the spotlight on hopeful,

superfan contestants vying to prove they are the ultimate music junkie. This time, five of Shania Twain’s most devoted supporters battle it out to be crowned her biggest fan.

The Wonder Years

(4) KTVX 8:30 p.m.

Season 2 concludes with two new episodes. In the first, the Williams gather to celebrate a birthday and big news is shared. Afterwards, the Williams family decides to head on a vacation and heads on a road trip that takes them towards Disneyland.

Thursday The Prank Panel

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

This hilarious series continues with a new episode, in which Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre and Gabourey Sidibe form a panel of “pranxperts,” together helping to plot elaborate, diabolical schemes for everyday people to execute on friends and family.

Tacoma FD WGN 9 p.m.

Sometimes it’s best to just keep the kids separated. But when two shifts are scheduled to share duties at Station 24, they decide the challenge is on to determine which shift is Chief Terry McConky’s favorite. It’s a race to the bottom.

Friday Moonshine

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

The adult half-siblings of the FinleyCullen family continue to fight for control of the family campground. Leading the ensemble cast, Jennifer Finnigan

Wilson embarks on one final odyssey of self-discovery and observation by covertly filming the reactions of fellow New Yorkers while he shares advice.

Heels STARZ 11 p.m.

Ace returns to Duffy determined to leave the DWL and wrestling behind; Crystal worries about her first women’s division bout, and as things with her and Bobby-Pin start heating up, Jack contends with a still-smarting Gully – all in this new episode.

Saturday

Stand Up to Cancer

(2) KUTV (5) KSL (13) KSTU 7 p.m.

This biennial event brings together powerhouses from the world of entertainment to inspire and share their talents as well as moving stories of patients, incredible music performances, much and more.

Kings of BBQ

A&E 7 p.m.

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer head out on a culinary adventure across America in this new series, determined to discover the best techniques, flavors and traditions of the trade as they work together to start their own barbecue empire.

Sunday

Dark Winds AMC 7 p.m.

Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) risks his life in pursuit of a suspect during this new episode. Meanwhile, Manuelito (Jessica Matten) stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss. Seeking answers, Chee (Kiowa Gordon)

In the wake of the FTC shutting down CDG, other copy-cat companies pop up and evade regulation by advantage of loopholes.

Monday

American

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Sunday morning television has plenty of hard news, but it also boasts the relatively genteel touch of Jane Pauley.

A newcomer on the national scene when she succeeded Barbara Walters as the weekday co-anchor of NBC‘s “Today” in 1976, she has remained prominent in news programming ever since, currently presiding over the popular magazine program “CBS News Sunday Morning” (having replaced Charles Osgood in 2016). Pauley introduces news reports and features, sometimes including interviews that she conducts herself (as she did recently in a chat with her friend and former “Today” anchoring partner Tom Brokaw).

While that has been Pauley’s TV base for a number of years now, she also has had considerable runs in other venues. After 12 years on “Today,” she resurfaced on “Dateline NBC,” where she and Stone Phillips were anchors for 11 years. Pauley then went into syndicated talk for one season with the appropriately titled “The Jane Pauley Show,” then she returned to “Today” with a recurring segment about older adult living.

After a single appearance on “Sunday Morning” in 2014, the response to Pauley was so strong that she was hired as a contributor to the program … which turned into her current hosting gig when Osgood left.

A winner of two Daytime Emmys and a News & Documentary Emmy, Pauley has numerous other honors, including an Edward R.Murrow Award, a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, a Gracie Allen Award and induction into the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame. With the way her career continues to impress, don’t be surprised if Pauley has a much longer list of accolades by the time everything is said and done for her.

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Ninja Warrior “American Ninja Warrior” continues with a high-octane episode Monday, August 14, on NBC, in which athletes from all walks of life take on the impossible tests of strength and endurance in the semifinals of the world’s most notorious obstacle course, vying for spot in the national finals and a chance at Mount Midoriyama.

Kindness Bingo

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