Bountiful/West Bountiful Journal | September 2023

NEW TRAIL SYSTEM GIVES USERS MORE SOLITUDE WHILE LIGHTENING IMPACT

BOUNTIFUL—Utah is known for its outdoor recreation and the trails above Bountiful boast the same offerings. It only takes a few minutes and outdoor enthusiasts can be at any one of the beautiful trails spread along the canyons. That’s the problem though – too many people are trying to enjoy the same trails.

“We’re over loving and overusing them,” said Bountiful City Councilmember Kate Bradshaw. “We want them to not just be in one area but dispersed over several areas.”

That’s the goal behind the city’s Trails Master Plan adopted in 2019, she said. “In 2020 the city bonded to purchase Washington Park and $2 million for trails. In 2021, we won a grant from the Office of Outdoor Recreation for half a million.”

Those combined allowed the city to move forward with a serious plan, Bradshaw said. “We have three crews on three sets of trails. On the Mueller Park Canyon north side we’re building a directional trail from Elephant Rock. We’re working on a Hidden Lake to the Bonneville Shoreline connector above Summerwood and Temple Ridge near the Bountiful Temple.

Bradshaw said they’re working on a directional loop on the Mueller Park trail. “It’s a beautiful trail, well forested and it’s in Bountiful’s backyard but there are blind corners. It causes some friction between users.”

A lot of people go up to the rock and turn around and come back down, she said. “We’re building a loop so you won’t turn around instead you’ll continue onto the new trail. Cyclists will ride counterclockwise on the loop so they won’t encounter others with the blind corners.”

There’s a longer 12 mile loop more advanced hikers can take, said Bradshaw. “It will be a more interconnected loop. For a young family 12 miles is a lot. They’d be do-

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

ing three to five miles. An avid trail runner might do 20 miles eastward up the canyon and can go north or south to come down.”

There will be lots of options within the loop, she said. “Signs will tell you how steep, technical or loose and bouldery a trail is. The new trail will be like skiing, with green be-

ing the easiest, blue medium and black more expert. It will give options for different degrees of difficulty.”

Some areas are more specific to one use, Bradshaw said. “Holbrook and Temple Ridge are more for horses. There are Jeep roads and some for ATV use. The plan en-

visions something for hikers, trail runners, bikes and ATV enthusiasts – pieces for each user group.”

The city is working with the Forest Service, she said. “We go through them on the environmental process to make sure we’re

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BRAINS BEHIND BOUNTIFUL’S POPULAR FREEDOM’S LIGHT FESTIVAL

Even as a young teen, Dalane England was a hard worker, though possibly not by choice.

“My parents wanted their six kids to work hard and we did!” she remembers. “The neighbor across the street sometimes called my mom to say she needed my help for some project or another. Mom would send me over and the neighbor would say, ‘Dalane, I want you to go play with my girls. That’s the project. Go play.’”

England may not have appreciated working so hard at the time, but it created inside her a strong work ethic. This, combined with her passion for protecting the U.S. Constitution, are the reasons behind the success of her brainchild: the annual Freedom’s Light Festival held every September in Bountiful’s City Park.

Inspiration for the festival occurred 15 years ago when England attended an event celebrating the Declaration of Independence. “I was moved and impressed,” she says. “I realized we’d always celebrated Independence Day as a country but not the Constitution. I felt inspired to change that.”

The federal government requires public schools to teach the Constitution every September, but many teachers told England they didn’t know much about it and didn’t have any curriculum. England made it her goal to help teachers make the Constitution fun and interesting to their students.

Two months later in September of 2008, the first Freedom’s Light Festival took place. There were about 40 volunteers and only six schools registered for field trips, plus other visitors. Since that time, average attendance at the festival has grown to include thousands of schoolchildren, an equal

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number of citizens, and about 150 volunteers. There are over 40 reenactors and activities to experience.

The festival takes place on Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bountiful City Park at 400 N. 200 West.

There’s much for her to be proud of, but mostly she’s appreciative of the many volunteers who sacrifice their time to be a part of the festival. “Each volunteer dresses in period clothing and re-enacts a person from history,” she said. “A lot of effort goes into learning their parts. Many return year after year. They fall in love with the person they’re portraying. They love sharing the stories of the amazing things these people did.”

In the past few years, England has discovered and included many stories of America’s Black heroes of the revolution and the sacrifices they made to create a free country. There are portrayals of famous founding fathers and mothers, as well as ordinary people who were no less heroic. “We’re always looking for ways to make these life-changing principles more engaging and experiential,” she adds.

Her greatest challenge is not having enough time to fundraise because most of her efforts go toward putting on the actual event. “We start working on the next one almost as soon as everything is put away from the last one,” she said. There are donation boxes at the festival, but people can also donate at freedomslight.us. l

Kate Bradshaw repositions the trail closed sign to discourage bikers from riding trails that are not yet complete.

(Photo by Roger V. Tuttle)

Dalane England in period costume. England got her inspiration for the festival 15 years ago while attending an event celebrating the Declaration of Independence. (Courtesy Photo)

Sept. 4-10

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, Sept. 4, 5-8 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Family First Mondays: Wild with Corbin Maxey

Monday, Sept. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

A nationally-recognized animal expert with one billion YouTube views

Fountain Square. At Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

Summer Nights With the Stars

Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin Starring Ron Gartner

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m., $10-$30

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

Create Better Health w/ Favorite Fall Foods

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7-8 p.m. Clearfield Branch Library, 1 N. Main Street

Dealing With Dementia Workshop

Thursday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. FREE but register to elarsen@co.davis.

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Central Davis Senior Activity Center, 81 E. Center St., Kaysville

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Sept. 7, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

USU Botanical Center: Scarecrow Walk Sept. 7-17, dawn to dusk, FREE USU Botanical Center, 80 E. 725 S., Kaysville

Farmington 9/11 Day of Service: Pantry Pack Assembly

Friday, Sept. 8, 5-7 p.m. 22 S. 650 West, Farmington

Gangrene Comedy Festival

Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., $5-$15 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

West Bountiful Arts Council

Fall Concert Series: The Leger Family

Friday, Sept. 8, 7-8 p.m. West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 W.

Bountiful Day of Service

Saturday, Sept. 9 Visit BountifulUtah.gov for more information

9-11 Day of Service Kaysville

Rail Trail Clean-up

Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 1277 W. Whispering Meadows Lane South, Kaysville

Clearfield Dog Splash

Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $5 per dog Clearfield Aquatic and Fitness Center, 825 State St.

Second Saturdays of Summer

Artist Reception & Show

Saturday, Sept. 9, 4-8 p.m. Create chalk art along Main Street Canyon Gallery, 75 N. Main St., Kays-

Sub-For-Santa Concert, Featuring Mid-Life Crisis

Saturday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., $10 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

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BLAST FROM THE PAST NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled by Braden Nelson

1923

Funeral for Layton handcart pioneer

Funeral services were held in the Layton ward chapel, Wednesday, for Hyrum Evans, handcart pioneer of 1855, who passed away at his home in Layton, Monday night of ailments incident to old age.

Mr. Evans was born in Wales, January 19, 1851, the son of Thomas and Ann Johns Evans – He emigrated to America in 1855 and crossed the plains in the Edward Bunker handcart company. He made one trip across the plains for emigrants and was called to St. George to assist in building the temple there, where he hauled rock from the canyons for the building.

1933

Get ready for school

Approximately 20,000,000 children, ranging from near-graduates to kindergarteners, will converge on our streets and highways this September, all approaching central points. Through the summer they have been scattered throughout the length and breadth of the land; now they are to be mobilized, crossing our city thoroughfares or country lanes in long lines going to school or coming home.

It is the solemn duty of every motorist to see to it that these youngsters have a safe passage. By following a few simple rules, we can help cut down the toll of 3,400 children killed and 152,550 injured in 1932. Every motorist should remember to approach a school zone with care; to slow down at all intersections; to watch his speed on curves in the country.

1943

Auxiliary unit installs Bountiful officer

Mrs. W.F. Rohwer of Bountiful was installed president of the auxiliary unit of the American Legion George R. Day post at Bountiful, Thursday in special ceremonies at the Legion home, it was announced by Mrs. Margaret Handy, retiring president.

Mrs. Grace Anderson of Farmington, district president, was the installing officer. A number of district officials were present.

Mrs. Handy who has been named new publicity chairman for her unit, reported that public dances each Saturday night will be held at the Legion home, to accommodate many dancers who have requested that this be done.

1953 Your social security

When did you last pay the premium on your life insurance or the mortgage installment on your home? We bet that either by receipt or canceled check you made mighty sure you got an acknowledgment of your payment.

Today over 62 million Americans pay premiums for the insurance protec-

tion provided by the Social Security Act. Yet, many of them never take the trouble to learn whether they have received full credit for all the money they have paid into this insurance system.

1963

South Davis Explorers attend Provo conference

Explorer Scouts and their leaders from Bountiful and Centerville participated in the first annual International Explorer Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Brigham Young University, Provo, Aug. 23-28. More than 3,500 boys of high school age attended the conference. During the week the youths received instruction in citizenship, physical and personal fitness, and exploring. They also took part in group discussions on a wide range of world issues and held their own talent show. Most of the sessions were held in the huge field house on the BYU campus where the explorers heard talks by LDS Church leaders and nationally prominent persons.

1973

Davis hospitals under attack Davis County’s proposed hospital construction plans have come under attack this week, but county officials say the persons making the charges “don’t have all the true facts.”

Charges that Davis County was “over-building” in the hospital program stemmed from a report by State Rep. Loren N. Pace (R – Salt Lake). Rep. Pace suggested that the proposed hospitals not be built until the “empty bed situation in existing hospitals is clarified.” He said he was “concerned about adding 149 beds in south Davis county and building a 125-bed hospital in north Davis county.”

1983

Word to the wise: ‘Don’t vandalize Davis schools’ FARMINGTON—The word’s getting out – it’s not so easy to vandalize Davis School District buildings, these days. That’s one kind of patronage the district doesn’t seek, and thanks to an ongoing program that’s adding more and more schools, vandalism is on the decline even as the district opens more buildings, says Asst. Supt. John S. White.

“The feeling of our personnel is that this (new) monitoring system is beginning to make a difference,” he has told the board of education, illustrating its effectiveness by relating an instance where someone entered an elementary school late at night, using a key, went to the photo-copying machine, then to the supply room, and back to the copying machine.

SDMF crews respond to fires in Bountiful, Centerville

South Davis Metro Fire crews were called out to two different fires this week, one in Bountiful on Sunday and another in Centerville on Wednesday. No injuries were reported in either incident. Sunday’s fire was in a four unit condo complex. The cause of the fire is believed to be a barbecue malfunction. The fire went up the side of the house and into the eaves and roof. It collapsed onto the living/dinning room. Crews were able to save the rest of the condo and the other units.

Crews responded to a residential fire in Centerville Wednesday just before 1:30 p.m. at 600 S. 300 East. No one was home at the time. The fire was mostly inside the home and firefighters had to cut a hole in the roof to let the heat and gasses out, said SDMF Deputy Fire Chief Greg Stewart. The blaze was under control about an hour later but crews were on the scene to watch for hotspots. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Centerville CERT training set for Sept. 5

A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Centerville is set to begin Sept. 5. Classes start at 6:30 p.m. on either Tuesday or Thursday at the Centerville Fire Station. Fee is $30. Add $10 for printed materials. Register at centervilleutah.gov. For more information contact Stephanie Ivie, 385-259-5965.

Heavy traffic delays expected this weekend

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) encourages drivers to plan ahead for heavy traffic along the Wasatch Front this weekend due to the Labor Day holiday. Traffic engineers expect travel times to be impacted on Northbound I-15 in Davis County of up to 10 minutes on Friday, September 1, from 1 p.m – 7 p.m.

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Across the state, most UDOT projects will suspend construction and open all lanes to traffic to help reduce delays during Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday). In some work zones, these restrictions will continue through the weekend where needed to ensure safety or accommodate ongoing construction, according to UDOT.

Drivers should plan for construction conditions including traffic restrictions, reduced speeds, uneven pavement, and narrow or shifting lanes. In Farmington, lanes are shifted on I-15 between Parrish Lane in Centerville and 200 West in Farmington for construction of the new bridges that will connect I-15 to the future West Davis Highway. Construction on this project is scheduled for completion in 2024.

DCSO K-9s celebrated on International Dog Day

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office gave a shout out to their favorite “Fab Four” in celebration of International Dog Day, Aug. 26. “Zeke, Loki, Chaos and Rolf might be the cutest members of the Sheriff’s Office, but that’s not what earns them their tennis balls and treats,” a DCSO post said. “Every day these K9 officers and their handlers give their all to Davis County and we’re grateful for all of their hard work. We hope you all get some extra treats and scratches today.”

Keep Walking and Live On

The Davis County Health Department is hosting an eight-week walking program for all residents in Davis County that starts on Sept. 4. “Grab a couple friends, your dog, or your kids to Keep Walking and Live On!” the DCHD Facebook post said. Go to https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc5wdmVD.../viewform to register. Register before Sept. 4 and get a free walking swag bag just for signing up.

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County

A fire in a Bountiful home on Sunday looks to be caused by a barbecue malfunction.

West Bountiful Arts Council Fall Concert Series features Leger family

Experience an unforgettable evening with the talented Leger family at the West Bountiful Arts Council Fall Concert Series on Friday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800 West.

Enjoy all-time favorites from classics to contemporary. The Legers are an extraordinary family of talented musicians that will bring together an evening of unforgettable entertainment. Don't miss out and be sure to bring your family and friends.

Upcoming

Oct. 13 – Cowboy Poetry including musical performances by Kimball Junction.

VHS golf heads into fall season with new coach

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

The Viewmont High boys golf team begins this year with a new coach, yet one who already knows his way around campus.

Cameron Gardner is also the girls basketball coach and takes over the program for Jeff Emery who remains as the Vikings’ athletic

director.

“We have six seniors on this year’s team who are pushing each other to get better every day,” said Gardner, referring to Zac Andersen, Oliver Boulter, Kade Cannon, Easton Fox, Luke Gardner and Avery Jones. “We have some great underclassmen as well.”

Also on the VHS squad this fall are junior James Gardner; sophomores Michael Archibald, Kimball Essig, Oliver Gladwell and Brigham Shupe; and freshmen Corver Barnes, Jack Clegg, Joseph Gladwell and Samuel Sessions.

In their first tournament at Bountiful Ridge Aug. 14, the Vikings took first with a team score of 292. Viewmont was led by 69s from Fox and Luke Gardner which tied the pair for second place, four shots behind Bonneville’s Parker Bunn. Jones shot a 75 while James Gardner and Barnes were also in the 70s with a 79.

“The team played great today,” Gardner said. “Hopefully, we can keep the momen-

tum going forward.”

At Schneiters Riverside Aug. 21, Luke Gardner tied for fourth, shooting a 73, as the Vikings placed fifth. Also playing for Viewmont were Jones who had a 75, Fox with a 77, Barnes, James Gardner 78 and Gladwell 78, Cannon 85 and Boulter 87.

Luke Gardner and Barnes shot 76s at Eaglewood Aug. 22 to tie for third while leading the Vikings to a second-place finish as a team. Fox’s 79 tied him for 10th.

Also competing for Viewmont were Boulter, who shot an 80, Jones an 81, James Gardner an 82, Cannon an 86 and Gladwell an 88.

Also on the Region 5 schedule are tournaments at Eagle Mountain Aug. 28, Lakeside Sept. 7, Sun Hills Sept. 11, Schneiters Bluff Sept. 14 and Crane Field Sept. 18. The Region championship will be held the last week of September with the 5A state tournament at Fox Hollow Oct. 9-10.

not disrupting plant species or possible Native American ruins and protecting the hillside from erosion during construction.”

Crews will cut into the hillside to make sure it’s really stable, said Bradshaw. “Old trails are not built like they are today. There have been some erosion issues. The trail by the ‘B’ has been sliding. It’s not built in the way in which we’re building now.”

As part of the project, they’ll be building a trailhead at the top of North Canyon, she said. “We’re combining city and county funds with the federal grant for improvement in that neighborhood.”

The street just ends, Bradshaw said. “The new construction will include a culde-sac for emergency vehicles to turn around. You’d have to be very skilled at turning around a horse trailer (up there right now). There will be pull through parking and a spot for horse trailers. There are horse trailers lined up the street in front of houses. It makes it pretty tough for residents.”

The city is building 22 miles of new trail across six areas that have been identified, she said. “We got a later start than we would have liked because there was still snow on the mountain that went long into June. Some elements will be done before snow flies. Some will open next year in 2024.”

As the trails are built they will be named and have coordinated signage, said Bradshaw. “It will say what is green, blue, black and what the connectors are.”

Back into the mountain is densely forested and really lush, she said. “Even into late August. I almost don’t want to tell anyone it’s so great or everyone will want to come.”

It’s exciting, said Bradshaw. “We’ve loved Mueller Park to death. We need to spread ourselves out more so everyone can enjoy the mountain and have more solitude and lighter impact.”

It’s one of those projects the city is really proud of, she said. “It has long term benefits that will add to our wellness and well-being for many, many decades to come.”l

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BDAC Junior Artist-in-Residence continues artistic education at Utah State

By Ariel Harmer | a.harmer@davisjournal.com

Despite recently graduating from Davis High, David Ammon Downs is already a decorated artist. He’s been featured in local galleries and was even named the Junior Artist-in-Residence at the Bountiful Davis Art Center. He’s about to face his biggest undertaking yet: heading up to Utah State University to study art.

Downs said art has been ingrained in him since birth; his grandfather, Michael J. Nelson, was an artist, and Downs took his first art class from him.

“That proved to me that art is something that can be learned,” Downs said of the experience. “It was something that I found really interesting and exciting.”

Downs said he continued to make art throughout his childhood, either by doodling on his homework or taking classes in school. The class that had the greatest impact on him was the advanced art class at Davis High School, which he took his junior year.

“You're […] given the ability to create,” Downs said of the class. “It’s such a positive environment.”

Amy Morley, who teaches the class, said she gives her students a lot of freedom to create what they want. Each student needs to complete a certain number of projects, and they are given unstructured studio time during class to work on them.

“The goal for my program is to just provide a studio space where my students can have fun making art and experimenting,” Morley said. “They feed off each other’s ideas and creativity and they get ideas from each other.”

The students also participate in group critiques, where they evaluate each other’s work and offer advice. Downs said this was another benefit of the class.

“When you’re creating art, I feel like sometimes we're kind of stuck in a bubble,” Downs said. “And to have these different ideas and […] different points of views, it’s super helpful.”

On Fridays, Morley teaches her students to use a new material, and she said the students often start using that material in their projects or are inspired to use oth-

er, less common ones.

Downs, for instance, began using a material she hadn’t seen used before. He began the class with a focus on charcoal drawings and forayed into paintings, but soon settled on what has become his signature medium: sculptures made of recycled material and masking tape.

“I loved teaching Ammon. He’s really creative and brings some new ideas to the table,” Morley said. “It was fun to provide a space for him to experiment and have some fun with new techniques.”

Morley said it’s important for budding artists like Downs to take as many art classes as possible, whether in school or from local art programs, because it allows them to experiment and find their niche.

“You don't know what you like until you try it,” she said. “And Ammon – I mean, I know he didn't know that he was going to focus on masking tape art until he just tried it.”

Downs submitted some of his sculptures to local galleries and had his work featured in the Eccles Community Art Center and the Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC), where he won second place in sculpture in a competition.

Downs’s involvement with the BDAC didn’t end there; he was selected as their Junior Artist-in-Residence earlier this year.

As part of the program, he has had access to a private studio at the BDAC gal-

Nicole Cottle joins

BOUNTIFUL—Much has been said about UTOPIA Fiber as Bountiful City recently broke ground to begin construction on the city-owned network powered by UTOPIA. Earlier this month, UTOPIA Fiber announced that Bountiful resident Nicole Cottle would join the company as Director of Government Affairs.

“My role is working with city council members, residents and state legislative bodies, even at the federal level on how fiber works in the state,” said Cottle. “I’ll be building relationships to make sure they understand UTOPIA. I’ll be fielding questions anyone has as we move through the building process.”

Cottle has served as attorney, economic development director, chief sustainability officer, director of government relations, general counsel and most recently as West Valley’s assistant city manager.

“West Valley was one of the founding members with UTOPIA,” Cottle said. “All that time I was engaged in the UTOPIA effort. I’ve watched it as it’s grown.”

When UTOPIA started the idea it was slightly ahead of its time, she said. “They built the backbone but it was a heavy lift for the original cities. I credit the board and cities that continued on as we went through hard essential things and demands. It was important for people to see that so we had a path forward there.”

Cottle believes that there should be access for every-

lery, located on Bountiful Main Street. He has used his time at the studio to work on several new sculptures, which will be displayed at an exhibition at the gallery this coming March.

Downs said one of the best parts of the residency has been the opportunity to learn from the other artists at the center.

“Being able to talk to people who are a little bit more experienced and being able to just bounce off ideas with them has been a really cool experience,” he said.

Downs’s time at the center will be coming to a close soon, as he is heading off to Utah State University this fall to study art. He described his choice to attend as a “bit of a spur-of-the-moment decision,” as he’d been unsure whether or not he would go to college at all.

“I'd been going back and forth and very unsure what I should do for college and whether or not I should do other things,” he said. “Should I take a year off? Should I explore other things? Should I just go straight into work?”

While he was debating, Amy Mor-

ley suggested that he apply for a scholarship awarded to A.P. Art students by the Kaysville Art Club. He won, and attended a lunch where he had the opportunity to meet and thank the people who had funded the scholarship.

“That’s really what persuaded my decision to not only go to college but actually go to Utah State,” he said. “I was talking to quite a few of [the club members] and they were mentioning that Utah State would be a great place to continue my arts.”

Downs said he’s excited to go to Utah State, but will miss being at the Bountiful Davis Art Center. He expressed his hopes that people in the community would continue to visit it, support its artists and learn about local art.

“The Bountiful Davis Art Center gets a lot of traction and I think that’s super important,” he said. “Everyone should just go and really visit [BDAC] and just go appreciate everybody’s art. Honestly, go buy something – supporting local artists is really important.” l

as Director of Government Affairs

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one. “Access to education, jobs and healthcare through broadband,” she said. “It’s the great equalizer. My job is to make sure we provide that in a good way for residents and for Utah.”

Some locations such as rural areas are more difficult to serve, she said. “Our fundamental goal is to facilitate service as far and wide as we can so that everyone has the opportunity to access it to make their lives better and

improve their quality of life. It’s an essential utility that everyone needs access to.”

UTOPIA is beautifully managed, said Cottle. “They have specific goals and metrics they set for us. My job is to make sure that every city in the state knows about UTOPIA.”

Cottle said she’s very excited about Bountiful Fiber. “Residents were a significant force behind that. I was most impressed that our elected officials would take the time to dive in and look at the opportunities.”

The level of care and concern on the topic was appreciated as a resident that they were willing to investigate what’s right for Bountiful, she said. “It’s a complicated issue. My experience working from home during the pandemic was that access was a challenge. The opportunity to have fiber here to my home has almost been a relief for me.”

It’s exciting to be in a position where there is so much good news to share, said Cottle. “My arms will be full a little bit as I engage with cities. It’s created some good old fashioned competition. I’d like to get to know people and where they’re coming from, to look them in the eye and meet in the middle on issues.”

Cottle started her new position July 17. “It’s definitely a transition,” she said. “It’s a new adventure but it’s been wonderful so far.” l

David Ammon Downs, a Davis High grad and the current Bountiful Davis Art Center Junior Artist-in-Residence, will be attending Utah State University this fall to continue his artistic education. Photo courtesy of David Ammon Downs

“Human Effect,” a sculpture by Davis County artist David Ammon Downs made of recycled materials, masking tape, and paint. Photo courtesy of David Ammon Downs

Nicole Cottle

Enjoy exercise, fun, food and good conversation at local Senior Centers

By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com

An excellent service that is often overlooked is the variety of free fitness classes and other resources found at the three senior centers across Davis County: The South Davis Senior Center in Bountiful (next to the library on 100 East), The North Davis Senior Center in Clearfield (42 South State), and a third location in Kaysville (81 East Center St.). The centers offer fitness classes, recreational opportunities, free meals at home or in a group setting, and in-home health services for seniors. Fitness classes are designed for seniors 60 years old and up. Only evidence-based fitness classes with certified teachers are offered that are designed to reduce arthritis, prevent falls, and increase mobility and fitness.

Bingocize

This exercise class developed at Western Kentucky University combines simple exercises and health information with playing bingo. Prizes for playing bingo are also health related like a pedometer or reusable water bottle. Exercises can be done sitting or standing. Offered in Kaysville, Monday and Thursday at 12:15 p.m., Clearfield Tuesday at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday at 10 a.m. The South Davis Senior Center (801-451-3660) also offer a variety of classes.

Enhancedfitness

This class, developed in Washington, involves aerobics and strength training for maximum benefit. The 20 minute aerobics can be adjusted for all levels and the weights can be placed on ankles or just held in the hands. “Classes help seniors bring out their best and build on what they have,” said Debbie Draper with Senior Services. Draper noted that one senior who had difficulty

standing without assistance was able to meet this goal after just a couple weeks of classes. Local doctors recommend these research-proven classes. Offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Senior Centers.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP)

AFEP is a low-impact chair aerobic class that helps improve balance and reduce fall risk. It is typically offered for 8-10 weeks and then participants can graduate and hopefully do the mobility-saving exercises on their own.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Slow-motion martial arts type moves is offered in 16 week classes that provides low-impact exercise. Currently offered in Kaysville on Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m., Bountiful on Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m., and Clearfield on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m.

Meals on Wheels or a community lunch

Senior Services currently offers 380 Davis County residents a meal along with a well check daily. All the Senior Centers also offer a community lunch served from 11:30-11:45 a.m. where a healthy meal comes with good conversation. Forty seniors currently take advantage of this program.

In-home services

Caring for seniors who are not particularly mobile can be challenging for caregivers. The senior centers offer free or income-based services to give respite for caregivers and can include housekeeping, meals and health services. “This is a good program that is often not utilized and fills an important gap in Medicare covered care,” Draper said.

Senior Centers offer a variety of fitness classes along with good conversation. Classes are designed for those 60 and older.

by Kerry Angelbuer

Other recreational opportunities are also available at the Senior Centers like playing cards, bingo, ceramics, arts and pool. The Kaysville center even has an American Mahjong game that meets each Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Many volunteer positions are available such as assisting fitness classes, delivering meals or supervising activities.

For more information on classes available go to the specific center’s website. l

VHS cross country gearing up for a special season

Froma seventh-place team at last year’s 5A state race, the Viewmont High boys cross country team returns nearly every runner and is favored to be on the top this fall.

“We are looking strong this year,” said second-year head coach Trent Hooper, also noting that the girls squad, who return most of their lineup, are going for its third-straight Region 5 title. “Our ladies are looking like a top-five team with a chance at the top-three, on the podium.”

The Vikings boys are led by senior AllState runner Gabe Hooper – Trent’s son –who owns the school record in the mile after his run at the outdoor nationals in the summer. Also in the Vikings top five is senior Weston Egnew, junior Ben Hyde, junior Peter Gehring and junior Talmage Brushke, who were all sub-10 minute 3200 meter runners for Viewmont in track this past spring.

“We have a really good squad coming back,” Gabe Hooper said. “They all work extremely hard and I’m so proud of them. We’re ready to go show ‘em what’s up.”

The girls team is highlighted by senior Naomi Egnew, junior Audrey Lemon, senior Eliza Gehring, senior Kiera Stacey, junior Sarah Scott and junior Margaret Jeppesen, who were all individual state qualifiers in track last year and competed on two relay teams at Nike nationals during the summer.

Coach Hooper, who also ran for Viewmont in the 1990s – holding the state record in the 800 and being ranked second in the nation in the indoor distance before competing for Weber State – said he also expects others to contribute to the boys and girls lineups and further development of the program this fall. The top 15 runners on each side include Tempe Anderson, twins Bryce and Hayden Arbuckle, Brooklyn Brady, Kate Egnew, Allie Eliason, Will Hyde, Abi Lee, Ayden Lee,

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Grace Mitchell, Junah Overson, Lyndsey Parke, Allie Phelps, Nick Placido, Spencer Smith, Bridger Stringfellow, Lydia Stringfellow, David Tervort, Lexi Toronto, Cece Walton and Austin Wilson.

“We have a strong sophomore pack coming together that is close on the heels of our varsity team,” he said. “Our summer team size jumped from 70 runners to a little over 100. There is a lot of new talent up-and-coming.”

The Vikings have been focusing on unity among the program while “expanding our aerobic capacity,” according to coach Hooper.

Others on the 2023 VHS squad are Christian Anderson, Shelbie Bergen, Dex Booth, Braden Bredthauer, Britain Bredthauer, Holland Brushke, Cooper Buck, Clement Burton, Peter Carlson, Alyssa Clayton, Ashley Covey, Jordan Davis, Trent Dovey, Millie Egnew, Hyrum Elder, Joey Eliason, Lyndie Erekson, Emma Fuller, Maddie Gaskill, Aaron George, Sam Hooper, Audrey Howell, Gabe Jardine, Libby Jardine, Jersey Jensen, Marshall Lake, Ian Lee, Andrew Martin, Brynn Mays, Weston McCormack, Kate McKay, Thomas McKay, Gavin Myers, Macey Parrish, Milo Patterson, Matthew Peterson, Jay Remington, Tate Ripplinger, Andiee Smith, Ava Smith, Spencer Smith, Annika Stout, Breklyn Stout, Cayla Stout, Slater Stratford, Lucas Taylor, BeeAnna Thurgood, Wyatt Thurgood, Ashlyn Turner, Eva VanOrman, Brienna Wallis, Ethan Warnock and India Wiemers.

At the Region 5 Pre-Region boys race at Layton Commons Park Aug. 22, Gabe Hooper placed first with Hyde (second), Weston Egnew (fourth), Hayden Arbuckle (sixth) and Peter Gehring (eighth) also placing top 10. The girls – who won their race – were led by Naomi Egnew who placed second.

At the Wasatch Rendezvous Aug. 26, the

Vikings boys took second to American Fork, who is ranked nationally and has the fastest runner in the country, and the girls came in second to another 6A school in Timpanogos.

Eliza Gehring won her race against the seventh runners from the six teams competing.

The JV girls squad recorded a perfect score in winning their race – with all five positions of Cecelia Walton, who had a “breakthrough race,” according to coach Hooper, Margaret Jeppesen, Allie Phelps, Brooklyn Brady and Abigail Lee – finishing within six seconds of each other.

Also in the top 10 were Allie Eliason (seventh), Lexi Toronto (eighth) and Kate Egnew (10th).

For the second-place JV boys, Junah Overson (third), Spencer Smith (fourth) and Ethan Warnock (eighth) came in among the top runners.

Viewmont is also scheduled to compete at the Timpanogos Invitational (Lakeside Park) Sept. 1, the Park City Invitational (Round Valley/Quinn Junction) Sept. 8, the Border Wars (Sugar House Park) Sept. 16, Region (Layton Commons Park) Sept. 27 and Divisionals (Lakeside Park) Oct. 10. JV Region is scheduled for Oct. 17 at Roy High School with the 5A State Championships Oct. 24 at the Regional Athletic Center.l

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Viewmont High senior Weston Egnew is among the Vikings top returners for the cross country squad who is favored in the 5A ranks this season.

Viewmont High’s Allie Eliason, Eliza Gehring, Omi Egnew, Sarah Scott and Kiera Stacey (first five, left to right) return for the Vikings girls squad who are looking for their third-straight Region 5 title.

Photo courtesy Trent Hooper

Viewmont High’s Peter Gehring (right), a junior, and junior Ben Hyde are among the Vikings top returners for the cross country squad who is favored in the 5A ranks to win it all. (Photos courtesy Trent Hooper)

Bart Murray has been on the road for 34 years as a UPS driver. He’s traveled 3 million miles in his career and he’s done it without any accidents. For all those years Murray has driven without an accident, he will receive the Safe Driver of the Year Award representing UPS at an awards banquet in New Orleans in October.

“I started driving for UPS in 1987 after working during the peak season in December,” said Murray. “If you do well they'll hire you on. I worked for 14 days and they hired me.” UPS is strong on safety, he said. “I wouldn’t be here if it weren't for the company’s safe work methods. A lot of places emphasize the importance of safety, but UPS teaches safety.”

Murray said he looks at the big picture and he gives these tips. “You have to know what’s going on around you. Learn how to avoid situations. When you’re changing lanes you don’t have to slam on your brakes. You don’t have to react.”

It can be stressful, he said. “You have to keep a level head. Don’t let things other drivers do upset you.”

Don’t get in a hurry, said Murray. “Prepare for what is coming down the road. Don’t overlook things that need to be done. Don’t drive out of your comfort zone, that’s when you have problems. If there’s a bad storm,

UPS driver clocks 34 years on the road

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

drive in control of the situation as best you can to get through it.”

Murray said he doesn’t drive much during the week when he’s not on the job.

“My wife and I like to go to Delta to watch the snow geese. We enjoy the scenes. Utah has some beautiful country at different times of the year. We drive a lot of backroads. It’s amazing when you get off the freeway the beautiful things you see.”

In order to be selected for the award, a driver must have at least 15 consecutive years, or 250,000 consecutive miles driven without a preventable accident. “I was very surprised,” said Murray of the award. “This is the first year UPS has been a participant in the Safety Council. Only 10 drivers across the U.S. and Canada were selected and nine of those were UPS drivers. That says something about the safety at UPS.”

Over the years he’s been driving he attributes his good safety record to something one of his fellow drivers told him. “‘Picture a full cup of coffee on your dashboard – whatever you do, don't spill that coffee,’” Murray said. “That drives home the point to avoid quick erratic moves in traffic.”

Murray said he has a job to do and he goes out and does it. “I plan to get done and come home to my family at the end of the day.”l

Davis well represented at ‘Brickslopes’ event

By Braden Nelsen | braden.n@mycityjournals.com

SANDY—For almost 10 years now, there’s been one event where “Lego” fans around Utah go to get their brick fix: Brickslopes. A massive gathering of fans from all over, Brickslopes allows kids and grown-ups alike to really embrace their creativity in many different ways.

Walking around the main exhibit hall, it was easy to see the astounding amount of talent present: everything from modern cities and medieval castles to spaceships and scenes from popular movies. Brickslopes really had something for everyone.

The event even drew a few diehard “Lego” fans from Davis County to participate. Calvin and Marc Lunt of Layton, for example, were attending for their second year in a row. The father and son duo have been building with “Lego” since Calvin was a toddler, and both expressed how “Lego” really just helps them unleash their creativity, “It’s whatever you want it to be. Sometimes, whatever you need it to be,” said Marc, explaining the various tablet and phone stands they’ve created with the bricks.

They weren’t the only father and son Davis duo either: Mike and Ezra Litster from Kaysville were busily building away on Friday, Aug. 25 as well. Like the Lunts, Mike and Ezra have been building for years as well, and expressed just how the possibilities really are endless with “Lego,” with Ezra reminding builders that they need to “use your imagination,”and you can really build anything!

Tammie Cordeiro and her husband Jim, from Clearfield, were also in attendance, along with their local “Lego” club, “Nutlug” (short for “Northern Utah Lego Users Group”). Tammie and Jim got into the hobby from another creative hobby – trains. Tammie expressed how, in train building, there comes a point in time where you can’t add on anymore without starting over, “You can’t start over (with trains), but with Lego, you can!”

Finally, there was Jeff Peterson, who had a few MOCs (My own creation) on the display floor. Jeff explained how, like many others in attendance, he’d started playing with the bricks when he was a kid, but, after the “Dark Ages,”

Last month, I watched the neighborhood kids trudge back to school. Hunched under the weight of heavy backpacks, the little Quasimodos marched into the school year carrying a 300-page summer homework packet, an associate’s degree they earned at math camp, 750 colored pencils, scissors, an emotional support stuffed animal, cleaning products, a mass spectrometer, a non-BPA bento box and some allergen-free crackers.

When I attended elementary school in the 1900s, we didn’t use backpacks. They hadn’t been invented. It was too cumbersome to drag our handcart to school, so we carried our math, history, language, science, reading and social studies books home in our arms every night.

Most kids didn’t fail because they didn’t understand the homework, they failed because they were too weak to carry 50 pounds of textbooks.

Parents and educators set the bar for us at “extremely low” and we were lucky to hit that. One of my biggest challenges came in fourth grade when I started the school year wearing homemade avocado-green culottes. And it got worse. My Bionic Woman lunchbox had an unreliable latch, so I spent lunchtime worrying my PB&J would fall

– that period of time when you stop playing with “Lego” to when you pick it back up – he’s taken to it with a passion. Peterson’s impressive MOCs included both a Minifigure (Lego character) scale “Candy Land” board game and a train complete with Disney characters.

Among the many impressive builds around the space, was a tribute to another Davis County Resident: the World War II hero and aviator, Alden Rigby. Highly decorated, Major Rigby’s P-51 Mustang was recreated in “Lego” and was on display, complete with information about the pilot. Though born in Fairview, Major Rigby called Bountiful his home for many years.

In addition to the outstanding showing made by Davis County residents, Brickslopes turned out to be a fantastic event for “Lego” fans from all around the region, bringing together builders from Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Colorado and beyond. Their jaw-dropping builds are something that any fan, diehard or casual, will want to be sure and check out next year!l

Getting Schooled

onto the floor and everyone would laugh.

Not sure if I learned anything that year.

The motto at the elementary school near my home is “Academically smart, character strong.” I don’t think my school had a motto, unless it was “Sit down and shut up.” It wasn’t that our teachers didn’t care, they just thought “quiet reading time” or “rest your heads on your desks” was the best way to spend the majority of our day.

But that first day of school was always exciting. New school supplies had to be arranged carefully in my desk, including a brand new cardboard pencil box with a built-in pencil sharpener that was never sharp enough to create a point. It just mangled the top of my pencils, leaving a broken lead I kept pushing back into place.

And, of course, there had to be space for my colorful hoppy taw, for hopscotch, and a bag of cat’s-eyes so I could shoot

marbles at recess. Not real cat’s eyes. I’m not that old.

My grandson is in sixth grade, taking classes like flight science, robotics and computer engineering. When I was in sixth grade, we wrapped eggs in styrofoam and threw them off the school roof. #Science

Luckily for today’s hard-working students, they get vacation days all the time.

They’re off for Burning Man and Mardi Gras and Oktoberfest and (ironically) International Literacy Day. In the 1970s, we had Christmas Day off and a half-day for Thanksgiving. We didn’t even miss school for being sick. We just took our pneumonia-filled lungs to class and hoped we didn’t die during recess.

I’m not saying elementary school was better in the 20th century. It wasn’t. Not at all. If we could eat with a spoon in kindergarten, we would be at the top of the class. Kids who knew the difference between a letter and a number were named class president. Our role models were Bugs Bunny and the Muppets, so we were trained early in sarcasm.

Kids are so much smarter now than we ever were. I’m amazed at what my grandkids learn. I have a 7-year-old granddaughter learning Spanish and a 6-yearold granddaughter building LEGO robots. When I was their age, my biggest challenge was learning cat’s cradle. I guess the content in those heavy backpacks is paying off.

Bart Murray received the Safe Driver of the Year Award for 34 years of accident-free driving. Murray started with UPS as a temporary driver during the holidays. Courtesy photo

More than a few princesses caught a ride on Jeff Peterson’s train!

Fine art in mosaic shows there really was something for everyone. Photos by Braden Nelson

Eleen and Jerry, Adlen Rigby’s P-51, a “Lego” MOC by N. Cragun.

Peri Kinder

Life and Laughter

Viewmont, Bountiful, Woods Cross football ready for region play

It’s almost time for the Region 5 battles to start. Viewmont and Woods Cross are 2-1, while Bountiful is 1-2 as league action starts this Friday.

Viewmont

In the young season, Viewmont has already seen just about everything.

Game one was a close 21-14 victory over Skyline. Game two was a blowout 54-7 loss to Granger. Last week, the Vikings bounced back and put a 57-6 beating on Taylorsville.

Dax Nielsen carried 18 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns, while Daren Tovey had 119 yards and a touchdown on 6–11 passing. Backup quarterback Titan Longson was a perfect 7–7 for 83 yards and two scores. Jordan Jones had four catches for a team-high 67 yards, while Cache Tuia and

By Josh McFadden | joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

Drez Jensen each had 47 yards receiving. Brock Thrall had nine tackles and 2.5 sacks. Seth Valencia had eight tackles and a 45-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Vade Morris and Carson Baird each had interceptions.

Viewmont was up 35-6 at the break and outscored the Warriors 22-0 in the second half. Viewmont now opens region play this Friday at Bountiful.

Woods Cross

The 2-1 Wildcats have now won two in a row, with their latest conquest being a 35-10 victory over Lewiston High School in Idaho.

Woods Cross jumped out to a 21-3 halftime advantage and never looked back in the interstate matchup. Isaac Johnson had a 17yard touchdown run on the last play of the first quarter. Cash Henderson had a pair of

Redhawks win tennis tournament in St. George

The Bountiful girls tennis team took part in the St. George Tournament Aug. 18 and 19. The Redhawks performed well and came out on top of the Division B Group, winning the tournament. Head coach Marci Campbell said the team continues to improve and expects the girls to fare well in upcoming region matches. She said the players get along well and have great camaraderie. Photo courtesy of Marci Campbell

Freedom’s Light Festival

2-yard TD runs in the second quarter. Henderson also had a 4-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to make the score 28-3.

After a Lewiston score in the fourth quarter, Woods Cross capped the day with a 46-yard touchdown scamper by Lock Smoot.

To go with his three touchdowns, Henderson had 62 yards rushing. Ben Smith-Meacham led the team with 122 yards on the ground on just six carries.

The Wildcats being Region 5 play at Bonnevile this Friday.

Bountiful

The Redhawks had a close, defensive-minded game at Olympus last week, losing 13-10 to fall to 1-2 overall.

Most of the game’s scoring took place in the final quarter, where both teams had 10 points. Bountiful tied the game at 3-3 when

Landon Zayas hit a 32-yard field goal. Following an Olympus touchdown, Faletau Satuala scored on a 34-yard touchdown run to knot the score at 10-10. However, Olympus hit the game-winning field goal as time expired to pull out the win.

Brigham Morrison had 62 yards on 15 carries, while Emmerson Geilman had 220 yards on 17 of 29 passing. Satuala was brilliant on the day. The senior had nine catches for 163 yards to go along with his rushing TD. Morrison had a big day on defense too, picking up 12 tackles. Evan DeHart had 11 tackles of his own, and Colton Krogue had nine tackles and a sack. For good measure, Satuala made his mark on defense too, intercepting a pass and making three tackles. l

Big week on Region 5 girls soccer keeps Bountiful near the top

By Josh McFadden | joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

Unlikeother regions with fewer teams, schools in the larger Region 5 have already played a handful of games. Bountiful is 4-2 in league play, just a game and a half out of first place.

The Redhawks are 5-3 overall and picked up a key 1-0 victory over Box Elder on Tuesday. Daisy Williams earned the shutout with some help from the Bountiful defense. Williams has two shutouts this season and 14.5 in her career. Kate Holbrook assisted on a goal by Sophie Winzeler.

Last week, the Redhawks lost 3-2 in overtime to first-place Clearfield. Both Bountiful goals came in the first half, but Clearfield scored its two regulation goals in the second half to force the extra period. There, the Falcons scored the game winner. Belle Sorensen had two goals for Bountiful.

The Redhawks host Viewmont on Thursday.

Woods Cross

The Wildcats aren’t far behind in the standings. Having won four games in a row, Woods Cross is now 4-3 in league play and 5-3 overall.

Nixon Milliron had goals as well. Three of the Wildcats’ goals came in the second half to put some distance between them and Roy after leading just 2-1 at the break.

On Tuesday, the Wildcats blanked Northridge 2-0, as Elsie Roberts got her second shutout of the year. Anderson got another goal and added an assist. Milliron also scored, and Oaks got an assist.

Woods Cross hosts Bountiful on Sept. 5 for a chance to climb up the standings.

Viewmont

The Vikings are 1-5 in league play and 2-6 overall. However, Viewmont did pick up its first region win in its last game, a 2-0 victory over Roy on Tuesday.

Katie Wersland and Annie Layton scored second-half goals to break a scoreless tie at halftime. Mazie Tullis assisted on both goals, and Susan Lamb got the shutout. Wersland and Layton now each have two goals this season.

Last week, on Aug. 24, Viewmont had a rough outing at Box Elder, falling 5-1. It was only 1-0 Box Elder at halftime, but not much went right in the second half for the Vikings. Box Elder went on a 4-1 run in the final 40 minutes to win going away.

Viewmont will look to regroup Thursday when it plays at Bountiful. l

Sydney Oaks and

On Aug. 24, Woods Cross was firing on all cylinders in a 5-1 victory over Roy. Oakley Anderson had three goals to bring her season total to nine up to that point.

NOTICES OBITUARY

Darrell Fred (Dick) Larson

Darrell Fred (Dick) Larson, a very good man, passed away on Aug. 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Darrell is survived by his beautiful and caring wife, Judith Fehlberg Larson, his children, Leslie Phillips, David Larson, Keith Larson, Doug Larson, and Lorie Gordon, and his 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Darrell was born in 1935 to Charles Walton Larson and Florence Zesiger Larson. They made their first home in Centerville, Utah. Charles passed away when Darrell was just a baby, leaving Florence to raise her two sons, Howard and Darrell. The boys were a handful, and work was scarce during WWII. Florence cut hair to buy food and welcomed help from her loving family. Florence’s parents, Fred and Kate Zesiger –whose farm was the present site of Tolman Elementary and Zesiger Park – and several Zesiger uncles all helped raise Darrell and his brother. Darrell was taught to work hard, play ball, and laugh a lot.

Darrell’s mom later married Lloyd Bishop and relocated the boys to Kaysville, Utah. Darrell gained an instant brother, Lloyd Kay, and, a few years later, a new younger brother, Rob Bishop. Darrell graduated from Davis High School, served two years in the Army (mostly playing ball and dancing in the officers’ club), and then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles. He shipped himself home with a vintage VW Bug and finished a degree in business at the University of Utah.

Darrell danced the night away one evening with Judy at the Terrace Ballroom, and he knew right away he was smitten. They married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 18, 1962, and they settled in Bountiful, Utah to raise their five kids. Through the years, the family has loved spending time with each other and friends playing sports, skiing, boating, and taking annual trips to Lake Powell. With plenty of luck and a little divine intervention, Darrell and Judy always managed to bring home the same number of kids they left with.

Darrell spent the first 20 years of his career with IBM selling typewriters. Nobody sold typewriters better than Darrell. Rather than mess with the new “computer fad,” Darrell left IBM and he and Judy opened an insurance agency in Bountiful, Larson Insurance Services, where they worked for the next 20 years. Despite being president of the local chamber of commerce, Darrell never had a great business model – often “forgiving” client premiums, taking over car payments, and caring for every widow in town. But it was never about selling typewriters or insurance; Darrell’s business was about his ministry. Darrell finally agreed to retire so he and Judy could serve missions – one to Nairobi, Kenya and another to Rochester, New York.

To know Darrell was to love him, because he loved you. His eye twinkle and wry grin let you know you were in on

the joke. He loved a good Jazz game or baseball game, shoulder rubs, a suspenseful Grisham novel or spy film, a George Shearing LP, high school reunions, and a Seigfreid's bratwurst and hot potato salad. You could find him monthly serving food at St. Vincent’s soup kitchen and weekly serving in the Bountiful Temple. He loved to listen to his kids argue over politics and make fun of them for taking themselves too seriously. Darrell was a great coach, counselor, teacher, husband, father, and friend. His was a life well lived.

Can’t wait to see you again pops!

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Centerville Stake Center (950 North Main St., Centerville).

Viewings will be held Friday evening, Sept. 1, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, (295 North Main St., Bountiful) and Saturday morning prior to the service at the stake center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Services will be streamed live on Dick’s obituary at www. russonmortuary.com.

Examination of Darrell’s papers, yielded a number of receipts for his favorite charities, so in lieu of flowers, he’d love it if you’d choose to donate instead to any of the following:

Primary Children’s Hospital

Smile Train

Doctors Without Borders

American Red Cross

American Cancer Society

Mercy Ships

Bountiful Food Pantry

Salvation Army PBS, Utah

Save the Children

Sandy Hook Promise

Bountiful City Day of Service

In remembrance of Sept. 11, Bountiful City is asking for volunteers to do fuel mitigation at Tolman Park, 100 N. 1300 East, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. – noon. The city needs help with cutting out dead branches and waste from trees. The debris will be taken down by the city to the green waste site. For more information contact Brock Hill at 801-2986178. Visit justserve.org for more service opportunities.

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Scott M. McCullough (11303) scottm@tmglaw.com THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC

405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: 801-530-7359 Facsimile: (801) 364-9127

Attorneys for Applicant for Personal Representative, Richard Seth Geisler IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA JO GEISLER, also known as RITA G. GEISLER, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO HEIRS

NOTICE TO HEIRS

Probate No. 233700486

Estate of Rita Jo Geisler (also known as Rita G. Geisler), Deceased;

Probate No. 233700486

Richard Seth Geisler, whose address is 480 East Burton Lane, Kaysville, Utah, 84037, has petitioned the Court to be appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. This is notice to heirs of the estate to (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the applicant for personal representative at the address above or to the applicant's attorney of record, Gregory C. Zaugg, at The McCullough Group, LLC, 405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 within ten (10) days of the last publication of this notice, or (2) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of this notice or be forever barred.

DATED this 16th day of August, 2023.

Gregory C. Záugg

THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC

405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone: 801-530-7359

Publishing: 8/25/2023, 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

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Scott M. McCullough (11303) scottm@tmglaw.com

THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC

405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: 801-530-7359

Facsimile: (801) 364-9127

Attorneys for Applicant for Personal Representative, Richard Seth Geisler

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DICK GAYLEN GEISLER, also known as DICK G. GEISLER, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO HEIRS

Probate No. 233700487

IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF DAVIS COUNTY STATE OF UTAH

NOTICE TO HEIRS

Estate of Dick Gaylen Geisler (also known as Dick G. Geisler), Deceased; Probate No.

233700487

Richard Seth Geisler, whose address is 480 East Burton Lane, Kaysville, Utah, 84037, has petitioned the Court to be appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. This is notice to heirs of the estate to (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the applicant for personal representative at the address above or to the applicant’s attorney of record, Gregory C. Zaugg, at The McCullough Group, LLC, 405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 within ten (10) days of the last publication of this notice, or (2) file their written claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Davis County, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three months after the date of this notice or be forever barred.

DATED this 16th day of August, 2023.

Gregory C. Zaugg

THE MCCULLOUGH GROUP, LLC

405 South Main Street, Suite 800, Suite 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone: 801-530-7359

Publishing: 8/25/2023, 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Davis County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Sep. 28, 2023 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

EXTENSION(S)

35-449 (a16717) : Riverdale City Corporation is/are filing an extension for 9.894 cfs OR 3243.44 ac-ft. (Riverdale) for MUNICIPAL: In Riverdale. NONUSE APPLICATION(S)

31-4297 (A45992) : Harley H. and/or Laura Jean Evans, Harley Hughes and Laura Jean Evans Family Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.09 cfs from groundwater (in Farmington E of Cherry Hill) for DOMESTIC; IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING.

31-4399 (A48131) : Harley H. and/or Laura Jean Evans, Harley Hughes and Laura Jean Evans Family Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs from groundwater (in Farmington E of Cherry Hill) for IRRIGATION.

31-4953 (A63694) : Harley Hughes and Laura Jean Evans Family Trust is/are seeking a nonuse period for 0.1 cfs OR 28 ac-ft. from groundwater (in Farmington E of Cherry Hill) for IRRIGATION.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Published in Davis Journal on Sep. 1, 2023 & Sep. 8, 2023

Publishing: 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that the DAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH will hold a public hearing in Room #20 02 of the Davis County Health Department, 22 South State Street, Clearfield, Utah, at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday , September 21 , 202 3 . Pursuant to Utah Code 26A-1-12(1) , the Board of Health will hold a public hearing to afford interested persons an opportunity to submit written data, views, and comments regarding proposed changes to the Tobacco Retailer Regulation . The proposed changes update the current regulation that establishes a process to administer and enforce tobacco retailer permits in Davis County to better align with multiple updates in Utah Code since the regulation was first adopted in 2018. Specifically, the proposed changes will include: updating renumbered Utah Health Code; expanding upon the term tobacco products to also include electronic cigarette products and nicotine products; adding definitions for: electronic cigarette, electronic cigarette product, flavored electronic cigarette product, nicotine product, proprietor, tobacco retailer, and tobacco retailer permit; revising the definition of retail tobacco specialty business; adding a subsection regarding what constitutes a tobacco retailer permit violation; adding a subsection about health department oversight and conducting inspections; and, adding civil penalties for violating the terms of a tobacco retailer permit, including penalties for selling to an underage buyer. Copies of the regulation are available for review at the Administration Offices of the Health Department located at 22 South State Street, Clearfield, Utah, or the Department website https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/health/board-of-health . Interested persons can contact Kristen O’Flarity, Bureau Manager of the Community Health Services Division for the Davis County Health Department, at 801-525-4969 or koflarity@co.davis. ut.us . Written comments concerning the regulation will be considered as part of the hearing record if received at the Division office before 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023. Publishing: 9/1/2023, 9/8/2023

Bountiful homeowners eligible for landscape rebates

If a yard full of flowers, shrubs and trees has always been appealing, now may be the time to check out the incentives for replacing grass with these kind of plants. Bountiful residents are no longer excluded from participating in the incentive programs offered through Weber Water Conservancy District: The $1.25 per square foot reimbursement for the Flip-Your-Strip program or the $2.50 per square foot offered through the Landscape

By Kerry Angelbuer | k.angelbuer@mycityjournals.com

exchange program. The Bountiful City Council recently changed some codes allowing residents of the city to join 18 other cities in Davis County eligible for the program.

West Bountiful is also able to participate. The Landscape rebate can include grass in the park strip and grass in the front or back yards. Grass is the thirstiest plant in the yard and limiting it to a roundish, easy-to-irrigate space in the yard can help conserve water for

Please join us for a FREE Community Grief Support Presentation

Understanding Grief: Caring for Yourself, Caring for Others

Thursday, September 14, 2023

6:45–8pm

Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary 1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah

SPEAKER

William G. (Bill) Hoy, PH.D., FT Author • Educator • Grief Counselor • Chaplain

Bereavement is not about “recovery,” but rather, about finding renewed life. The basic task for a bereaved person is to learn to live in a radically–changed world that no longer includes the physical relationship with our loved one. In this practical, community workshop, Dr. Bill Hoy will help bereaved people and those who care for them understand the practical steps to take charge of their grief and live again, even in the aftermath of incredible sorrow. For those in attendance who are curious about how to help, there will be ample ideas for the practical things to say and do (as well as to not say and do!).

During the workshop, we’ll find answers together to questions like:

• What simple actions can I take now to get my life back on track?

• Is what I’m feeling and seeing normal?

• How do I deal with well–meaning friends and their unwanted advice?

• The holidays are coming; what in the world are we going to do without them?

This event is complimentary of Larkin Mortuary and registration is not required.

For more information, call (801) 571-2771

Utah’s future. The water-wise landscaping they are encouraging is rich in trees, shrubs and flowers that will not only save water, but will look very attractive while cooling the high-desert climate which dominates Davis County.

Susan Ricks, a Bountiful Gardener, had always admired landscapes rich in beauty like those she toured in Washington, D.C., and places close to home. She has created an oasis in her backyard which has very little grass, but places to eat, play and relax amid over a hundred perennial flowers (perennials come back year after year and bloom in specific seasons) and numerous trees. Ricks

said, “I love the creative process choosing different heights and bloom times for a pleasing design, and I move things around as needed.” Mowing becomes less of a chore in this type of landscape, replaced with some weeding and trimming of the spent blossoms. The landscape exchange program requires a thick layer of some sort of mulch which keeps weeds down and helps maintain soil moisture. Drip irrigation must also be installed in the area eligible for the program. See details at the Weber Water website weberbasin.com before beginning to remove turf. l

Susan Ricks has removed most of her grass in her backyard in Bountiful. She has a play structure, vegetable garden, seating areas and fire pit along with extensive perennial flower beds. Photo by Kerry Angelbuer

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: When the “Pawn Stars” guys call in people for appraisals and expert advice, do they get reimbursed?

A: The various experts who come in to Gold & Silver Pawn Shop to help with trickier items — rare books, collectibles and so on — don’t get a cent for their appearances, and they’re quite happy about it.

“It’s been a great experience and helped my business tremendously,” said

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Steve Grad, lead autograph authenticator on “Pawn Stars,” in an interview with Deadline.com. “I hope it lasts forever because I love it so much.”

What he’s saying, essentially, is that he’s paid in exposure. That’s a familiar concept on reality TV — so many of the people who volunteer for public scrutiny on a reality show do so with dreams of bigger fame to come. But the exchange is a little more direct on “Pawn Stars” — for these experts, most of whom are business owners themselves, the exposure translates to higher sales.

The long-running History series, about day-to-day business at a pawn shop in downtown Las Vegas, has made the once-modest Gold & Silver Pawn into a Vegas tourist attraction. And it has done the same for some of these other businesses.

Q: What has Jeffrey Donovan been doing since “Burn Notice”?

A: He’s been coming full circle, in a way.

The popularity of USA Network’s dramedy “Burn Notice,” which ran from 2007 to 2013, caught many by surprise and turned star Jeffrey Donovan into a leading man.

Rather than pursue hunky-hero stardom, though, he soon switched to supporting roles in weightier projects. That included playing morally complex characters who flirted with outright villainy in major films such as “Sicario” (2015) and “Wrath of Man” (2021).

But he recently turned back toward straightforward heroism, and leading-man status, on “Law & Order.” He joined the revival of NBC’s flagship cop drama in 2021, playing Det. Frank Cosgrove, the latest in a long line of detectives who

anchor the “Order” aspect of the show.

(For anyone who, somehow, has never seen an episode of “Law & Order,” the episodes are generally divided into two halves, one following cops and one following lawyers.)

Donovan wrapped his second season in the role earlier this year, and we have every reason to believe he’ll be back next season — the show’s 23rd.

Joining the “Law & Order” cast was a full-circle moment for him in another way as well: One of his very first acting roles was as a corpse in a 1995 episode. The guest-hungry series brought him back again 12 years later to play a murder suspect, just a few months before he debuted in his life-changing role on “Burn Notice.”

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Monday

Secrets of Penthouse

A&E 7 p.m.

The premiere of this four-episode limited series examines the rise and fall of Bob Guccione, who, at his height, was one of the wealthiest men in America. With Penthouse Magazine he pushed the boundaries of adult entertainment further than ever before.

Son of a Critch

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

This series (based on the memoir from Canadian author Mark Critch) returns with a new episode. This time, Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) collects Christmas toys for the needy, which leads to an uncomfortable discovery about one of his classmates.

Tuesday America’s Got Talent (5) KSL 7 p.m.

The world’s most talented amateur performers — singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and more — appear before celebrity judges and compete to win a life-changing prize (as well as millions of viewers’ hearts) in an all-new episode. Terry Crews hosts.

Frontline (7) KUED 9 p.m.

This docuseries covers a complex human experience, diving into a new topic with each installment. This time, the series dissects how a former West Point cadet got life in prison, then looks at pregnant women in prison and what happens to their newborns.

Wednesday

Big Brother

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

The game continues for the houseg uests of Season 25. In this new epi sode, the contestants compete to win the power of veto; during the veto meeting, the winner of the competition can keep nominations the same or save someone from eviction for the week.

The Conners

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Four episodes air back-to-back, see ing Beverly Rose (Charlotte Sanchez) head off to her first day of kindergarten. Afterwards: Dan (John Goodman) encourages the family to decorate for Halloween and Darlene (Sara Gilbert) receives a promotion.

NFL Kickoff Eve

(5) KSL 8 p.m.

Grab the nachos and the bean dip because it’s time for the real analysis to

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begin. Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us and the games will be broken down by a team of experts before tomorrow’s first game — the Detroit Lions at the Kansas City Chiefs.

Thursday Generation Gap

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Season 2 of this game show reboot — modeled after the original 1969 series — continues with a new episode, and the seniors and juniors are in for a big adventure with celebrity guest Cheech Marin as they vie for the grand prize. Kelly Ripa hosts.

Fight to Survive

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Seventeen competitors arrive at a remote tropical island where they combat brutal conditions and each other for essential tools and resources to survive. In order to win up to $250,000 they must last 25 days and outlast their rivals on cutthroat island.

Friday

American Masters

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

She was one of the first feminists in Congress and her devotion to women’s rights — including the right for a woman to have a credit card in her name — upended the status quo in Washington, making her an icon. Examining the life and legacy of Bella Abzug.

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Mo

Saturday

Mechanic: Resurrection

AMC 6 p.m.

Retired assassin Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is forced back into service in order to save the woman he loves (Jessica Alba) from an old enemy (Sam Hazeldine). But an imprisoned African warlord, a human trafficker and an arms dealer stand in his way.

Kings of BBQ

A&E 7 p.m.

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer continue their BBQ-loving road trip across America with a new episode, determined to discover the best techniques, flavors and traditions of the trade as they work together to start their own barbecue empire.

Sunday

The Masked Singer (13) KSTU 6 p.m.

Wait. There’s a Moth and a Donut? A new episode from the series features a special performance and one of the biggest unmaskings in the show’s history. Alumni Joey Fatone, Michelle Williams, Rumer Willis, Bow Wow, Barry Zito and more pair up for duets.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

AMC 7 p.m.

C’est la vie — et la mort. After his departure from The Commonwealth, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) finds himself washed ashore in France and in the crosshairs of a growing autocratic movement in Paris. But he must save a

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Show business strikes notwithstanding, Stephen Colbert will be presiding over “The Late Show” for some time to come.

Whether in repeats or new episodes, the CBS weeknight host (also an executive producer of the series) will be welcoming guests to the stage of New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater for at least three more years, since he recently agreed to a contract extension. A member of the Writers Guild of America himself, Colbert has expressed his support for the striking members, and he reportedly has continued to pay his staff during the work stoppage that has caused his Peabody Award-winning, frequently Primetime Emmy-nominated program to air repeats since May.

Those episodes are of fairly recent vintage, but former “The Daily Show” regular Colbert has a sizable library to draw from, having filled the “Late Show” job since several months after David Letterman left the desk in 2015 … after Colbert ended Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” at the end of 2014. The current hiatus for new “Late Show” installments comes after the coronavirus pandemic prompted production of the program from Colbert’s home for five months in 2010, and though fresh hours had resumed, an in-studio audience didn’t return until June 2021.

Since topicality has been one of the host’s strongest suits and top desires, the choice of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” encores lately has been interesting. By necessity, the opening monologues have been several months old, at least – but it’s to the credit of Colbert and his creative team that the often politically driven humor has been original enough to remain entertaining, even if it isn’t optimally timely. The moment for that will come again, though, and Colbert undoubtedly will be more than ready for it.

PET OF THE WEEK

Tom is looking for a home of his own

Tom is a fan favorite. He is a big flu y boy who loves to hang out. This gentle giant enjoys lounging indoors and also loves to head outside to play around and explore. Tom likes to walk on a leash and is doing well with his leash manners. He is a friendly, happy boy with a ton of love to give. Tom is super excited to find a home of his own!

Come meet Tom at Animal Care of Davis County. Give us a call at 801444-2200 or email us at adoption@ co.davis.ut.us to meet Tom and take him home.

Q & A Business Spotlight Bahr Dermatology

I grew up in Bountiful, graduated from Bountiful High School, served a 2-year LDS mission to Mexico, and went to the University of Utah where I was a starting outside linebacker on the football team for two years and a 2nd team Academic All American in 2002.

I graduated cum laude in biology, earned my MBA degree in 2003 and my MD in 2007, graduating as co-president of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society for my medical school graduating class.

I completed my internship at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray and my dermatology residency at the University of Southern California, where I served as chief resident my final year. After residency, I worked at Stanford University as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Clinic Chief for Stanford’s Dermatology Clinic. I also directed the medical student subinternship in dermatology for Stanford’s 4th year medical students, and was awarded the Faculty Teaching Award in 2014 by the Stanford Dermatology Residents.

Q: Tell us about your practice?

A: Bahr Dermatology opened in 2015, when I was a solo practitioner. Since then, we’ve added two physician assistants, Anthony Johnson, PA-C, and Shanna Acord, PA-C. All three of us are Utah natives who love the Davis County community.

Q: What are your qualifications?

A I am board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Utah Medical Association, the Utah Dermatology Association, the

Pacific Dermatologic Association, and the American Society of Mohs Surgeons. I’m an expert in medical and surgical dermatology treatments and I regularly lecture at national and regional meetings, including a course I direct at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Q: What services do you offer?

A We do all types of dermatology services including skin cancer screenings, acne treatment, wart removal, chemical peels and Botox, fillers, microneedling and Mohs surgery, plus treatments for age spots, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss and excessive sweating.

Q: What sets your company apart from your competitors?

A Our practice is strongly rooted in the community. We truly care about patients like they are friends and family, and many of them are! Our providers take their time with patients. We strive to support other small businesses and uplift our community by participating in local events and services. I am the president of the Bountiful Rotary Club, and I’m actively involved in service activities within the community.

Q: Who is your ideal client?

A Anyone with skin, hair, and/or nails! Our patients are amazing and tell their friends and family about us.

25 W. 500 South, Suite 100, Bountiful 801.298.1514

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Q: What should potential customers know about Bahr Dermatology?

A We have excellent appointment availability! Patients with urgent skin issues can call in at the beginning of the day and make same day appointments. We have three different providers, including at least one of each gender depending on the patient's preference. We take our time with patients, thoroughly discussing their concerns. Our providers have excellent bedside manner.

We have maintained affordable prices throughout the years. We try to save our patients money by helping them find affordable medications. Our entire staff has impressive qualifications.

Q: What is your favorite service offered?

A I love spending more time with patients during surgery to give them the best possible results. Anthony Johnson, PA-C enjoys surgery as well, and often joins me in surgery. Shanna Acord, PA-C has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology, including injectable neurotoxins and fillers. We see all kinds of skin conditions ranging from acne to rashes to skin cancer to cosmetics.