Centerville/Farmington | July 2023

UDOT COMPLETES ITS BIGGEST PROJECT IN THE LAST DECADE

Reconstruction improves traffic flow, enhances safety

LAYTON–It was a day of celebration last week as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed the US-89 highway, its largest project in the last decade. The approximately 10-mile stretch from Main Street in Farmington to SR-193 in Layton took just over three years to complete, hitting its target date despite the pandemic and supply chain issues.

“We widened the whole stretch from two lanes to three lanes in each direction,” said Mitch Shaw, UDOT Senior Communications Manager. “We also added a frontage road that runs parallel to US-89 that’s wide enough for bikers or walkers. It’s a big improvement.”

There were a series of traffic lights on the road, said Shaw. “With the growth we’ve seen it slowed traffic down and there were safety concerns. You had to make left hand turns. This eliminates those traffic lights. Now there are none on 89.”

The project included the creation of four new interchanges, he said. “People can get off or on at 400 North in Fruit Heights, Oak Hills Drive, Antelope Drive and Gordon Avenue.”

The original plan was for the highway to go over top of the freeway, Shaw said. “The community didn’t like the idea so we did just the opposite and went underneath. It actually worked better. The project added three new pedestrian tunnels to enable future city and county trail expansions and built a new multi-use trail to connect the South Weber frontage road to Valley View Drive, he said. The US-89 project:

• Removed the old pavement on approximately nine miles of the highway and replaced it with new asphalt.

• Constructed a total of six new bridges crossing the highway at the four interchanges and at Nicholls Road in Fruit Heights and Crestwood Road in Kaysville to improve connections between communities.

• Added a new right-turn lane from eastbound I-84 to southbound US-89 that allows drivers to continue through the intersection without stopping, and extended the onramp entrance for drivers traveling on northbound US-89 to eastbound I-84.

• Extended Gordon Avenue to create a new east-west connection from I-15 to US-89 and accommodate Layton City’s plans for a future town center.

“This is a big deal to everyone,” said Senate President Stuart Adams. “The EIS (Environmental Impact Study)

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was not done a couple of years ago. It started in 1990. It’s the oldest EIS active in the state.”

In the 70s Utah’s population was 1 million, he said. “Now it’s 3.3 million. If you’re commuting, going from 1 million to 3 million – that’s a big deal.”

There’s always been a safety issue on 89, said Adams. “I’ve had friends killed or injured on it. What's most exciting is making it safer while maintaining our quality of life.”

“I was on the planning commission when my oldest son started driving,” said Commission Chair Lorene Kamalu. “He had to cross 89 with a stop sign and make a left

hand turn at a busy time. As a new driver that was horrible. A lot of people live along 89 so there was a big concern.” There were a number of deaths, she said. “It was more dangerous than I-15 by a long shot.”

Kamalu said there was also a problem of deer crossing 89. “That was another concern for safety that someone might hit a deer.”

UDOT held a series of open houses to get public input, she said. “I attended some and residents wrote down their concerns and UDOT made changes to address their concerns. Yay for the public showing up. Yay for UDOT listening. Yay for a beautiful road.” l

CITY RESPONSE OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE TO 89 PROJECT

LAYTON—“This has been a wonderful experience” is a phrase you seldom hear associated with road construction, but such was the sentiment at the completion celebration for the US-89 project in Layton last week.

At the completion of the planning, evaluation and construction of this decades-long project, residents of the area were invited out to walk, jog, bike, and enjoy the vast improvements made to US-89. People from all ages and walks of life turned out to show their support, and excitement for the completion of this massive undertaking.

Among the bikes, tricycles, scooters and more, city officials from Layton, Kaysville, and Fruit Heights turned up to share their thoughts on what the completion of this project will mean for their individual communities, and Davis County as a whole. While each had something unique that they

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were excited about concerning their own cities, several sentiments rang true for all.

One of the most important updates that enthused Mayors Joy Petro, Tami Tran, and John Pohlman most was the improved safety. In her opening comments, Mayor Petro remarked how there would now be three safe crossings across US-89, meaning fewer accidents and fewer fatalities on a traditionally dangerous stretch.

Petro and Tran also remarked on the improved access that residents will now have to wilderness areas close to home, with Petro saying that locals can now, “Travel the whole Wasatch front in an active way.” Those certainly aren’t the only benefits either.

All three city officials agreed that the new and improved US-89 would be “A new gateway to our city,” making it easier for residents and visitors alike to gain access to Layton, Kaysville, and Fruit Heights, along

with other cities in the region. This will serve as a great boon to local economies, as visitors will be more likely to patronize local businesses if they can actually access them.

Yet another common thread between the comments from Petro, Tran, and Pohlman was one of gratitude to both UDOT and the project contractors, Oak Hills Construction. Over the long course of this project, residents had the opportunity to provide feedback on the project and give some much-needed insight into what needed to be changed, updated, or added.

Each city leader expressed their gratitude to UDOT and Oak Hills for paying attention and listening to their residents. Because of this consideration, the new US-89 has lowered overpasses, not only improving sight-lines but also improving safety. These safer, more fluid updates have really made the highway, a “transportation hub for the

county,” according to Pohlman.

As US-89 also bisects each of these cities, each mayor expressed how glad they were for safe walkways that now connect the east and west sides of their cities. With far greater ease of access for residents, it’s no wonder that city officials and residents alike were grateful for the completion of this project.

“On behalf of the entire staff and residents of Kaysville City, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the extraordinary achievement we have witnessed,” said Tran. “Our appreciation includes all those who dared to dream and made their vision our reality.”

The new and improved US-89 is now complete and will connect much of Davis and Weber counties, offering an alternative route to the often crowded I-15. l

Davis County Commissioners Randy Elliott, Lorene Kamalu and Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran get a kick out of Commissioner Kamalu’s “Ready-toRide” attire. They were part of the celebration of UDOT’s completion of the US-89 project.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Becky Edwards makes bid for Congressman Stewart’s seat

NORTH SALT LAKE–Former Utah State House Representative and long-time Davis County resident Becky Edwards has thrown her hat into the ring in a bid to fill the Congressional District 2 seat left open when Congressman Chris Stewart announced his resignation last month due to his wife’s health. Stewart was reelected in 2022.

“The challenges that face America remain,” said Edwards. “I am committed to Utah to jump into this. I have experience and a proven track record that reflects Utah principles and values. I will step in on day one and represent Utah in Congress.”

Edwards grew up in Provo and has lived in Davis County for 30 years. She served in the legislature for 10 years. Last year she ran for the Senate against Mike Lee but lost.

“I spent the last year in the Senate race going to people’s ranches, homes, farms, just talking to get a good understanding of the kind of challenges they have,” Edwards said. “They’re concerned with costs, the economy, inflation and providing for their families and providing a bright future for their children.”

Congress is spending out of control, she said. “They’re not accountable to the country. There’s government overreach in people’s lives. We all know there should be local decisions over self-reliance, our pocketbooks, lands and stewardship over resources such as water and air. Freedoms people

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feel are being encroached upon. I’m committed to building a strong relationship with state government officials to work together.”

Edwards said she intends on getting the fiscal house in order. “Congress has to make the hard decisions to balance the budget. I did that in the House. We made hard decisions and had hard conversations. We need someone who’s done that.”

Chris (Stewart) gave remarkable service, said Edwards. “He held positions on key committees. In committee work you have to build a relationship of trust and do the work in a vigorous way. I’m ready to step in with experience for the people.”

Edwards said she’d be thrilled to be on any committee. “The Appropriation or Natural Resources committees are of great interest to me. In the House I worked on economic development and workforce for six years.”

In addition to the caucus system Edwards is getting signatures also for a place on the ballot. She recently submitted 7,000 signatures for verification establishing her as the first candidate to reach this milestone.

“I was elected five times in the caucus (for the House),” said Edwards. “It’s a privilege for me to meet the delegates who elected me to represent them and find out what their issues and priorities are.”

When she was in the legislature, Ed-

wards opened her home every Saturday for her constituents to come and voice their concerns. “It’s important to listen to people,” she said. “To hear their stories and take the opportunity to work on those. I will continue to build a working relationship with folks across the district.”

Edwards has strong ties to Davis County. “I’ve been living in the district for 30 years,” she said. “I raised my four children

Farmington City gets brand new look

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FARMINGTON—Everyone knows that first impressions are important in any situation: whether it’s a job interview, meeting the inlaws, or the first time at a new restaurant, these are the impressions that stick with people. For cities, it's really no different.

Many times, the first impression people get of a city is by driving through it. They can see the residential neighborhoods, the historic districts, local businesses and more in a matter of minutes. From that, many people feel like they can get a general sense of what the city is about, whether it’s safe or not, and if it’s a place that they feel like they want to visit.

That’s certainly not all that people look at either. Whether they realize it or not, people notice when design is off or outdated. A city

could have brand-new police cars, but if the city logo or branding on the car is 40 years old, the car itself starts to look outdated. The same can be said for things like official correspondence, or even a city’s website.

How does a city go about changing its official logo and branding? With the help of an organization like Redkor Brand Campaigns. With an impressive resume including private institutions like Deseret Book, Norbest, Kneaders and more, and city branding for places like Provo, Springville, Logan and others, it’s no wonder Farmington City chose them.

Rushford Lee, partner/owner of Redkor Brand Campaigns, explained just how that process works, and unsurprisingly, it’s detailed, thoughtful and involved. “We try to engage as

many citizens as we can (in the process)” said Lee, explaining that one of the first things they ask residents is, “Tell us why you love Farmington so much?”

Lee and his group take special care to really find out what makes each city or organization unique and special and incorporate that into their design. The challenge, however, for a city like Farmington, is to find imagery and design that works city-wide, “ (it has to be) something you can read from a distance,” and applied to everything from letterhead to city vehicles and everything in between.

With as wide and varied as Farmington is, how could they settle on just one image? Lee explained that they start with a wide range, and whittle it down to what speaks to most people

Centerville to implement social media policy

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Centerville City has plans to adopt a social media policy which will outline the use of social media by both employees and elected officials and provides guidelines for the public use of city social media accounts.

City leaders have been discussing a new policy and hammering out its various sections since February. The new document was reviewed by a subcommittee made up of department heads and the city council. The policy designates Community Services Manager Bryce King as the city’s social media manager. King will be in charge of all of the city’s social media, assisted by “social media agents,” staff members appointed by King to help him.

Under the new policy, the city’s website and social media pages will represent the official message from Centerville City. Staff members are prohibited from responding or commenting on other websites or social media pages. Third-party content may only be posted by King or his designee if it is deemed to be in the public interest, related to public safety

issues or is related to an entity that receives funding or cooperation from the city, such as providing information about or advertising for the CenterPoint Theatre or, the Bountiful Davis Arts Center. Commercial content is not allowed; neither are political posts or fundraising.

Most city social media accounts are not considered a traditional “public forum” protected by the First Amendment but if public interaction is allowed on any of the accounts, the posts will be archived, retained and will be subject to the government public records law.

In those instances, the account may constitute a “limited public forum” and be subject to constitutional free speech protections. All content created or posted on city social media accounts will belong to Centerville City.

Under the new policy, the city is offering social media accounts such as Facebook to elected officials on a voluntary basis. If the elected official utilizes these pages they will be considered a government record and will have

posts saved on an official retention schedule.

“It's intended to allow you to have a presence on social media as an elected official so that you’re not commingling your private Facebook page with your elected official duties,” City Attorney Lisa Romney told Mayor Clark Wilkinson and members of the city council on June 6. “The advantage of that is that we can retain all of those social media posts as a public record as we’re required to by law. If you’re posting on your personal page you will be required to make sure that you get those records to us if they’re requested so we do encourage you to use those but it’s completely voluntary.”

Elected officials are encouraged not to use their personal social media accounts to conduct city business, the policy states. “When an elected official uses their personal social media accounts to conduct city business, such comments, communications, and posts create a public record.” City employees, officers and elected officials will not be allowed to retain those accounts or have access to them after

here. My husband built his medical practice here. I love this community. We need someone who lives in the boundaries (of the district). We have homegrown talent here. We don’t need an outsider to come in.”

Edwards said she is committed to a prosperous America. “I truly believe good, bright things are ahead for this country.”l

involved, “Farmington is a great city with great heritage,” he said, citing stories Redkor was told about the beautiful old-growth trees in the city, that were lovingly planted and maintained years ago, and now are one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Lee also praised Farmington city administration, saying that the city does a fantastic job of preserving its heritage, while still encouraging growth, because, “(cities) have to grow!” This new branding campaign, which has been approved by the city, is just one more step in the right direction for Farmington, with its juxtaposition of beautiful historic homes, and its modern amenities like Station Park. l

they leave the city’s employment or are no longer serving in an elected capacity.

Prohibited content includes obscenity, defamation, threats, fraud, any kind of discrimination, illegal activities, Spam, commercial solicitation, malware, copyrighted material or personally identifiable information. In those instances, the social media manager will privately message the poster and inform them that the comment in question will be hidden.

On June 6 the city council voted to implement the new policy on Sept. 1. City staff and elected officials will receive training on the new policy before its implementation. The new policy will be a work in progress, Councilmember Spencer Summerhays said. “This is going to be a working document but at least it’s a good start. Will there be lessons learned? I’m sure there will be that we’ve never thought of as we kind of continue in this new world, but I appreciate all the work on it.” l

Former Utah State House Representative Becky Edwards and her family. Edwards is running in the special election for Congressional District 2. Courtesy photo

1923 Special Dairy Train Coming

The Wisconsin-Minnesota dairy special will visit Davis county stopping at Farmington next Thursday, July 12, from 10:30 until 12 o’ clock a.m. This dairy train is being run by the Wisconsin-Minnesota Livestock Producers Association cooperating with the Union Pacific railroad. It is being run at considerable expense and effort by these three cooperating parties; to stimulate better dairying in the Western states and to put dairying here on the basis as it is in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In as much as there are only eight stops in Utah, Davis County is honored by having one of these stops.

1933

Flower club held its first display July 3

The Bountiful Flowers club held its first flower display Monday evening, July 3, at the Bountiful First ward amusement hall. Flower growers made a splendid response to the request for entries and at six o’clock Monday evening a gorgeous mass of blossoms was ready for the Federal government photographer, through extension service. Pictures were taken of the display, the exhibitors and members of committees of the

flower club and others.

1943

WAC recruits sought in Davis County

Mayor Thornley K. Swan of Kaysville has proclaimed Tuesday, July 13, as “WAC” day in his city when recruiting officers for the Women’s Army Corps will be stationed in the Kaysville post office from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m., it was announced by Corporals Opal E. Brindle and Charlotte E. Temple of the recruiting office.

Arrangements are being made to enlist interested women of the county, between the ages of 21 and 44-years, inclusive, who have no dependents under the age of 14 years, who can meet the mental and physical standards for enrollment.

The officers will be in Farmington at the Davis County court house Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, to enlist women of that community.

1953

Utah’s future is bright Backman tells Rotarians

Gus Backman, executive secretary of Salt Lake City’s Chamber of Commerce, told Rotarians Thursday evening that they should be optimistic about bright prospects for industry in Utah.

“It has been determined,” he said, “that within a 300 mile radius of Salt Lake City there exists today the greatest concentration of natural resources and possibilities for a vast source of electrical power than any other known spot on earth.”

In a very convincing barrage of facts and figures, Mr. Backman gave the following to show why he is optimistic on the economic well-being of the state.

1963

Davis food costs hit $15,841,000

Most residents of Davis County were in good financial shape during the past year and showed it in the way they spent their money. It stood out most clearly in their purchasing of food. Their food bill came to a huge $15,841,000.

If the amount were apportioned equally among the local population, it would average $911 per household. This figure indicates that 36 cents out of every dollar spent in retail stores in the area went for food. This compares with 24 cents so-spent elsewhere in the United States and with 22 cents in the state of Utah.

1973

Fiesta Days near in Farmington

Clearfield business closes after 33 years

It was the fulfillment of the American Dream when Ye Suk Jacob and her husband Jeff Jacob opened Kim’s Fashions 33 years ago. But after more than three decades serving the Clearfield community, the Jacobs will close the store in early July.

Ye Suk grew up in South Korea, living on a farm that barely sustained the family. But her life changed when she met Jeffrey, who was raised in Price, served in the Air Force and was stationed in South Korea. Ye Suk was the woman of his dreams. They fell in love, got married and she left her family to move to Davis County.

They started their first business, a screen-printing T-shirt company, while Jeff continued to serve with the Air Force. In 1990, they opened Kim’s Fashions, a women’s apparel and fashion boutique, at 1295 S. State Street in Clearfield.

“The two of them are the pure definition of the American Dream,” said Spencer Terry, the Jacobs’ son-in-law. “An overseas immigrant and a kid from a mining town worked with worldwide manufacturers, bought fairly and strategically, and had the same styles as large big-box mall stores, but consistently with 40% lower prices, and had a 7,000 squarefoot store to share it all in. They outsmarted some of the biggest brands we know today.”

Although the majority of small businesses fail before their fifth year of operation, Kim’s Fashions defied the odds by selling modest, yet trendy, clothing. The Jacobs’ daughter, Kimberly Terry, grew up in the store. She watched her parents sacrifice, give back to the community and develop strong relationships with customers and business partners.

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Kimberly now practices medicine at the University of Utah and credits her parents for developing her hard work ethic and determination.

“It hasn’t been easy for them, they’ve definitely had their challenges and leaned on each other for support. They’ve sacrificed so much of their lives to grow this company,” Kimberly said. “They’ve always loved business, greatly enjoyed welcoming people into their store and tried to be a positive impact to everyone through their customer service. They’ve consistently found ways to give back to the local community and schools.”

Regulars at the store not only know the Jacobs, but also their dogs Teddy and Coco, who have become customer favorites. As the only employees at Kim’s Fashions, the husband and wife team worked nonstop to keep the shop open. After the store closes in July, the boutique will be converted into a school for children with autism.

Jeff said they’re not retiring, something he calls a “death trap,” but they’re ready to relax, garden, travel and enjoy time with their granddaughter, Aspen.

“We’re just moving on to new interests to celebrate the life we’ve had,” he said. “We’ll miss our customers though. We loved to see their smiles and are so thankful to have spent many years making so many people happy. It’s been fun to see the kids who once shopped here now bring their own kids in to shop. We’ll miss our customers for sure.”

Ye Suk added, “It’s been a great journey after all of these years, and we are ready for our next chapter.” l

The Farmington Fiesta Days will be celebrated July 13 and 14, sponsored by the Farmington Lions Club, with activities in the City Park at 100 South and Main Street.

The public is invited to take part in all the activities of both days. A barbecue dinner in the park on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. will start the festivities. During the evening there will be games and booths with refreshments.

1983

Centerville Historical Society

We imagine that, in the year 2043, the old-timers will get together and recall that serious flood of 1983, much as the present oldsters reminisce about the flood of 1923, and the repeat performance of 1930. One big difference is that the historians of the future will be able to see this year’s raging waters on full-color videotape with sound, thanks to the efforts of Centerville Chief of Police Clifford Russell and Davis County Officials.

Members of the Centerville Historical Society and the public had the opportunity to view a composite tape of Cliff’s recording and the Centerville and Farmington portions of the county’s tape Tuesday evening, June 21.

Centerville considers flex office, multifamily housing for west side

Aconsultant hired by Centerville City has determined that the best use of the west side of the city is for flex office (warehouse/office combinations) or higher density housing.

In January the city hired Zions Public Finance Market Analysis to help them in their long-range planning by doing a study of the area which is primarily west of I-15. On June 6 Alex Hall and Susie Becker shared their findings with Mayor Clark Wilkinson and the city council. Over the course of the study, Becker interviewed retail and industrial brokers along with representatives from the existing businesses in the area.

“We spoke with a number of them across industries and with different firms and really what they found is that [on] the west side it’s really difficult to bring in retail of any kind,” Hall said. “They noted that there really isn’t a lot of space to buffer any use outside of the existing areas there and that’s a really critical component when they’re marketing a site to a potential client.”

If city leaders were determined to draw retail to the area they would have to convince a destination retailer like IKEA or Cabela’s to locate there, he said. Another use that would make sense is higher density housing – either 20 units per acre or eight units per acre, Hall said.

“We believe there is a lot of good that can come from smart development in the area –flex office or multifamily,” he said. “There is a lot of good to bringing in new development to the area and encouraging, incentivizing that growth and development on the private side, assuming that Centerville continues to grow at the rate that it has been and the rate that people are projecting there is a need for new housing in the city.”

Adding multifamily housing in this area can be good for the city, he said. “It can bring in different housing for people in different stages of their housing life cycle, people who are per-

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haps younger … but it creates an opportunity to create a sense of community on that west side that hasn't existed if tasteful, well-done multi-family is brought into the area.”

As the consultants interacted with local businesses on the west side they received “glowing reviews” of the city and its staff, Hall said. Also, businesses there would like to feel a greater sense of community there and for some beautification efforts to take place, he added.

City Councilmember Spencer Summerhays, a realtor who works for the Boyer Company, questioned why the consultants did not speak to large developers. He requested they go back and do so and add their findings as an addendum to their report which they agreed to do.

“Brokers are backward-looking,” Summerhays said. “They’re looking at actual closed data. Developers are forward-looking, and so if we’re looking at our market analysis for Centerville City, or any other city for that matter, we’re looking to the future and brokers don’t have financial risk when it comes to any of the development that happens. So of course, I might be biased, but to me, really getting the highest and best-use case should be really coming from developers and not brokers because developers are taking huge financial risk.”

Having higher density housing in that area would support efforts to have double track light rail in Centerville in the future, Councilmember George McEwan who favors investing RDA funds in the area said. “This definitely supports the argument that if we do double track transit-oriented development on that side with inline retail, it makes perfect sense for a walkable community,” he said.

The Utah Department of Transportation is in the planning stages of developing at least nine new segments of double track along the 83-mile FrontRunner commuter rail system at

an estimated cost of nearly $1 billion, according to Railway News.

This type of housing could position Centerville as an attractive location for a future station, McEwan said. “What I’ve learned over the years is once you invest a little bit even

in one property it kind of spreads. It’s contagious; two or three other properties will start investing. So, I do feel there’s a need for us to start investing on that west side, whether it’s lighting, beautification, trees or looking at the roads.”l

Comcast provides services for those who serve

Deneiva Knight was 18 years old and only three days out of high school when she reported for basic training with the U.S. Army. Having enlisted during her junior year, she described herself as “freshfaced and scrawny” with no concept of the struggles and difficulties she would face through the experience.

As her eight weeks of training commenced, she found herself without support of family and friends, learning to trust her body, mind and spirit. She created a lifelong credo that has carried her throughout her life.

“Whatever you do, do it with heart,” Knight said. “During trying times, I dig in and rely on my heart working alongside my blood, sweat and tears to reach any finish line.”

Knight served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1996-2001. Now the external affairs director for the Comcast Mountain West Region, doing work in media relations, government affairs and community impact, Knight is proud to work for a company that supports the military.

Comcast’s dedication to the military community started with its founder, Ralph Roberts, who served a four-year tour-of-duty with the U.S. Navy. Now, the global telecommunications company creates a supportive workplace environment for military employees and offers experiences and discounts for its military customers.

In a new partnership with the Utah Veteran Business Resource Center, Comcast will support several initiatives at the center, including the Startup Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship program, a free entrepreneurship training program run through Syracuse University in Buffalo, New York.

Rick Brown, Utah VBRC program director, said the partnership with Comcast will bring attention to the STRIVE program and hopefully increase the number of veteran entrepreneurs who participate.

“It benefits us to get the word out to the veterans that their service pays for our services and that we're here to work with them to help start

DAVIS COUNTY—There are places in Utah that have names that make perfect sense. Salt Lake City, for example, is no mystery due to the enormous Salt Lake that sits nearby, but then there are other places, like Tooele, Duschene, and others that cause even longtime residents to scratch their heads. So, what about Davis County?

For decades, even centuries, Davis County was traditionally a crossroads for nomadic Native Americans. Evidence of the Fremont people, and much later, the Ute, Paiute, Shoshone, and Goshute peoples have all been found or were recorded in the region, but none made a permanent home.

Then, in 1847, the first permanent European-American settlers made their way west. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refugees from the city of Nauvoo, Illinois, made their way west, with the vanguard company arriving in July of that same year. While primary settlements were made in and around what would become Salt Lake City, more would soon follow.

Over the next few months and years, Brigham Young, then President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, would assign church membership to go and settle in different areas of the

Since 2015, Comcast has hired more than 19,400 veterans, including Deneiva Knight (left), external affairs director for the Comcast Mountain West Region, and Shawn Kessler, Comcast Mountain West Region’s director of technical operations. Photo courtesy of Comcast

and build their businesses.”

Comcast will also provide essential technology to support hybrid classrooms from St. George to Logan. Working with the Utah VBRC, Comcast will create innovation hubs in central locations so veterans can meet together and learn about building a business. The partnership will also include the creation of a women-only veterans entrepreneurship STRIVE course.

“That's where Comcast’s support is going to come in,” said Becky Guertler, Utah VBRC program manager. “As support for our programs increases, we can reach more veterans and empower them to build lasting economic futures. With Comcast’s support, the Utah

VBRC is better positioned to better serve our veterans and the minority groups within our veteran community.”

Shawn Kessler is the Comcast Mountain West Region’s director of technical operations. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was hired by Comcast a few years later. During an 18-month-long deployment, Comcast covered the difference between Kessler’s military and Comcast pay, to ease financial stress.

Kessler said he wouldn’t trade his time in the military for anything outside of his family but wouldn’t want to go through boot camp again.

“The military gave me a sense of belonging and proved to myself that I could take on difficult things,” Kessler said. “Comcast’s support of the military is what made Comcast a career for me. While I was deployed, I made less on active duty than I did as a technician, and for over a year, Comcast paid me the difference. I never imagined that a company would do that.”

Since 2015, Comcast has hired more than 19,400 veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses. It has donated more than $197 million to military community organizations and, in 2022, “Military Times” recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as the nation’s No. 1 telecommunications company for veterans.

This year, VETS Indexes recognized Comcast Cable as a 5-Star Employer in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award is a testament to the company’s strong commitment to hiring, retaining, developing and supporting U.S. military veterans and their families. For more information about how Comcast supports veterans, visit corporate.comcast.com/impact/military.

“I am proud to work for Comcast,” Knight said, “a company that not only honors its veterans and military-serving employees but creates opportunities to support us at every angle through its benefits structure, career pathways and community impact initiatives.” l

Daniel C. Davis – the namesake of Davis County

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territory. These new settlements and towns would range from modern-day Canada in the North to Mexico in the South, and many places in between.

Naturally, the territory immediately to the north of Salt Lake City would be scouted out for settlement, and though others technically settled in the area before him, a man named Daniel C. Davis would be one of the first, and most permanent settlers, putting down roots in 1849 in present-day Farmington.

Born in New York State, Davis was only 45 when he settled down in Farmington, but he’d already played a significant role in getting other refugees to the Utah territory. When they were fleeing Nauvoo, Illinois, the refugees needed to cross the Mississippi River into Iowa, and Davis was appointed master of the ferry that carried them across.

Later, Davis would be appointed a company commander in the famous “Mormon Battalion” during the Mexican-American war. Along the arduous trek, Davis would bring with him his wife Susan, and his son, Daniel Jr., who would become the youngest member of the party, being only 6 years old at the time.

Unfortunately, Daniel C. Davis wouldn’t be able to enjoy his new home

long, as he was called back east to settle his late father’s estate. Davis wouldn’t make it, however, falling ill, and passing away in Nebraska, near Fort Kearny. His legacy, however, continues to influence Davis County today, in more than just his name.

Many of the refugees that Daniel Da-

vis helped in both crossing the Mississippi River, as well as the plains of the Western United States were among those that settled in Davis County, turning it into a burgeoning agricultural community in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the hub of commerce that it is today. l

Utah’s outdoor recreation: A thriving haven and economic powerhouse

Utah’s outdoor playground, with its majestic landscapes and breathtaking natural wonders, has always been a top destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. The state’s five national parks – Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion – offer an unparalleled array of outdoor experiences that draw millions of visitors each year. Outdoor recreation in Utah generates more than $12 billion in consumer spending annually, supporting approximately 110,000 jobs and contributing nearly $4 billion in wages and salaries. This economic impact extends to a wide range of sectors, including tourism, retail, hospitality, and transportation.

Conservation & sustainability

Utah’s emphasis on conservation and sustainable tourism has not only ensured the preservation of its iconic landscapes but also served as a model for other regions seeking to balance economic development and environmental stewardship. Besides the economic benefits, outdoor recreation in Utah holds immense value for the physical and mental well-being of its residents. Engaging in out-

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door activities like hiking, camping, rock climbing, and skiing offers numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness, reduced stress levels, and enhanced mental clarity. Utah’s abundant trails, rivers, and mountains provide an escape from the daily grind, allowing individuals to connect with nature, recharge their spirits, and embrace a healthier lifestyle.

Utah's commitment to outdoor recreation has also translated into educational opportunities and youth development. Through programs like outdoor education, summer camps, and recreational activities, children and young adults gain exposure to nature, learn valuable skills, and develop a sense of environmental stewardship. By engaging with the outdoors, young Utahns cultivate an appreciation for the natural world and acquire knowledge that can inspire future generations to protect and conserve the state’s unique landscapes.

The pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of outdoor recreation as a source of solace, escape, and rejuvena-

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tion. Utah’s vast outdoor spaces provided a haven for individuals and families, offering a respite from the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic. The surge in outdoor recreation during this period reaffirmed the state's standing as a premier destination for those seeking adventure, solace, and connection with nature.

Looking ahead

Looking ahead, Utah’s outdoor recreation sector faces both opportunities and challenges. Sustainable management practices, infrastructure development, and education initiatives will be key to ensuring that Utah’s natural wonders remain accessible for future generations while preserving their integrity. Utah’s outdoor recreation is not just a source of economic prosperity but also an intrinsic part of its identity, with the power to inspire, heal, and transform lives. l

Daniel C. Davis helped many others like him to cross not only the wide Mississippi River, but the American West as well. Courtesy Photo

Adams Canyon is one of many outdoor recreation spots in Davis County. Photo by Maria Arbizu

New tools for fighting invasive species introduced

Though nature can be very robust in many ways, wildlife ecology can be a surprisingly delicate balance. Released Burmese pythons in Florida have been wreaking havoc on the ecosystem as they climb to the top of their food chain without any natural predators, many invasive animals and plants have radically changed the ecology of Hawaii, and while Utah has had invasive species before, the state now faces the threat of yet another that could drastically change wildlife. The creature in question is the now in-

famous Quagga muscle. Originating from the Dnipro River area in Ukraine, the pesky little bivalve has become a major problem in freshwater ecosystems across the United States, particularly the Great Lakes. In recent years, however, they have become a mounting problem in Utah.

While currently localized to Lake Powell, the muscles present a significant threat to Utah in not only local ecology but the local economy as well. Quagga muscles are small enough that they can invade water delivery systems, prompting expensive cleanup and removal, they eat plankton, a main food source for many Utah fish, and they can even damage boat engines as they cling to watercraft.

Thus far, the best way to combat the threat of Quagga spreading has been extensive inspection and cleaning, and a first-of-itskind dip tank installed by the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), and Clean Wake LLC at Lake Powell. This dip tank allows boaters to clean their watercraft off in a safe, efficient, and speedy way, without making DWR employees stand so long in the hot sun cleaning and inspecting every craft that leaves the lake.

While this has facilitated water recreation across the state, inspections still have the potential to slow boaters down this summer, which is why the DWR has installed another dip tank at Utah Lake and has announced the construction of several more in the near future.

“This new system has been invaluable in our efforts to stop the spread of invasive quagga mussels,” DWR Aquatic Invasive Species Lt. Bruce Johnson said. “It is much faster at decontaminating boats with complex systems and requires less training for our staff. We are so grateful for the ingenuity of Clean Wake LLC, our partnership with various agencies and the legislative funding and support that have made these dip tanks possible. And we are excited to be able to add dip tanks at additional key locations around Utah.”

The new locations announced by the DWR include popular destinations for resi-

dents from all over the state, including Sand Hollow State Park, Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Pineview Reservoir, and Willard Bay Reservoir.

“We are thrilled that this system has been proven successful through the initial Lake Powell pilot project that has now been in operation for three boating seasons,” Garrett Atwood, co-founder of Clean Wake LLC said.

“We are excited to partner with the DWR to make the dip tank available at additional sites across Utah. We love Lake Powell and are pleased that our system has made it easier for everyone to enjoy this amazing national recreation area by more efficiently preventing the spread of quagga mussels.”

For more information on the dip tanks, and other boating rules and regulations, residents can visit https://wildlife.utah.gov/. l

The dip tank, placed by Clean Wake LLC and the DWR is a free service to stop the spread of invasive species in Utah waterways. Courtesy Photos

A boater utilizes the new dip tank to clean off any potential invasive Quagga muscles before heading out.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 10-16

NEWS BRIEFS

in Centerville. The driver of a white Toyota Tundra fled from the scene.

Farmington Festival Days

July 10-15

For a complete schedule, visit Parksandrec.farmington.utah.gov/festival-days

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, July 10, 5-8:30 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Centerville Game Night Mondays

Monday, July 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Centerville City Hall, 250 N Main St.

Eccles Wildlife Summer Pro -

gram: Snakes

July 11 and 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

For families

Eccles Wildlife Education Center

1157 S. Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

North Salt Lake Senior Lunch

Bunch

Wednesday, July 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

NSL City Council Chambers, 10 E.Center St.

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, July 13, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Davis Chamber Luncheon

Friday, July 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE Learn about the Davis Chamber of Commerce

450 S. Simmons Way, Ste. 220, Kaysville

Handcart Days

Friday, July 14, 5-9 p.m.

Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West

Saturday, July 15

9 a.m. - Handcart Days Parade, Bountiful Main St.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. – Activities in Bountiful City Park

10 p.m. - Fireworks, Mueller Park Junior High, 955 E. 1800 South

Days of '47 KUTV Pops Concert

2023

Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City

Free Friday Film Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Friday, July 14, 7 p.m.

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

The Proposal Movie in the Park

– Couples Trivia

Friday, July 14, 8-10:30 p.m., FREE

William R. Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville

Free Sunday Concert Series:

Basin and Grange

Sunday, July 16, 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.

Wrong-way driver crash injures three

A wrong-way driver on Legacy Parkway was arrested for DUI Tuesday after hitting another vehicle injuring three passengers. The accident happened just before midnight July 4 at approximately York Drive in North Salt Lake near milepost

2. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the wrong-way driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes in a silver Dodge Stratus. The Dodge hit a gray Chevy Cruze occupied by three passengers. Both the Cruze and the Stratus were severely damaged. The driver of the Dodge appeared to be uninjured and was arrested for DUI. The occupants inside the Cruze were all transported to the hospital. One passenger was extricated from the car with serious injuries. No life-threatening injuries were reported by medical, a UHP release said.

Bountiful cyclist killed in hit-and-run

A 63-year-old Bountiful man was killed over the weekend when he was hit while riding his bicycle at 600 S. Frontage Rd.

Just after 11 p.m. on July 1 Centerville officers were called to the collision. Witnesses provided vehicle descriptions which led to the home of 43-year-old Justin Dewayne Bennett at 1359 N. 600 West, West Bountiful. Officers at the scene found vehicle pieces on the ground outside the home and made brief contact with Bennett outside his home.

According to a Centerville Police release, Bennett fled into his home and then officers heard a single gunshot coming from inside the home. Officers remained outside the home and a search warrant was completed. After entering the home, officers found Bennett deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Centerville and West Bountiful Police Departments are conducting a joint investigation of Bennett’s death.

The truck used in the hit-and-run was located inside Bennett’s garage. The exact circumstances leading up to the truck vs bicycle collision is still under investigation.

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OBITUARIES

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 Tuesday, August 15, 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), 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 June 30, 2023.

/s/ 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

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Eleanor Ann Stockwell Gammon was born Aug. 4, 1933 to Tyner Louis Stockwell and LaPriel Campa Stockwell. She returned to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she loved, on June 29, 2023. She looked forward to finally being reunited with her dear husband.

She grew up in Tucson, Arizona and attended Tucson High School and graduated from the University of Arizona with a major in Home Economics and a minor in Science. She taught high school in Arizona.

She married her dear sweetheart, Harold “Bud” Gammon in the Mesa Temple on Sept. 30, 1955. He was an Air Force pilot and they lived all over the world. When they were stationed in Bermuda, she had a TV show call “The Modern Wife” which was much like a Martha Stewart show. It was broadcast over the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. She also had the opportunity to interview Harold B. Lee on the same station when he visited the saints in Bermuda. At the time he was an Apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She taught sewing classes at the Officers’ Wives organization and enjoyed watching them model their wonderful creations. She always sang with the “Sky Larks” which was a choir of Officers’ Wives. She loved to sing and was often asked to sing special numbers at church and at other celebrations. She was often the music director of the branch or ward where they attended church. When they came to Utah, she sang with the Davis Master Chorale for many years also.

She felt like motherhood was her most important and favorite calling and considered it a sacred trust. She had six wonderful children, three girls and three boys. She was often alone with her children while her husband was flying missions all over the world. One of her greatest challenges was being alone with all the family while her husband flew combat missions in Vietnam for one year. How thankful they were to welcome him safely home.

She taught school in the Young Mother’s High School and finished her 20 years of teaching at Kaysville Jr. High. It was always important for her that each day was full of purpose and service to others.

She and her dear husband served two missions together. They were called as Institute

Assistants in Manchester, England and later as military assistants to the Church Military District in South Korea. She shared many stories of their experiences and the wonderful people they enjoyed being with on their missions. They worked one shift in the Preston England Temple and also worked a shift in the South Korea Temple. They also served many years in the Bountiful Temple.

She often expressed her love for the Savior and her family. She had a firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and of the Plan of Salvation and expects “no empty chairs” in our family circle in Heaven.

She is survived by her brother, Leo Jacob (Heidi) Stockwell, her sister, Kathy (Charlie) Stockwell, her children; Kaye (Barry) Christensen, Karen (Mark) Wilcox, Kim Gammon (Juan Carlos), Kenneth “Ken” (Simone) Gammon, Kevin (Freda) Gammon, Kelly (Donna) Gammon, 30 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, her parents, and one brother.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood Stake Center, 855 E. Mutton Hollow Road, Kaysville, Utah. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of E. Ann Stockwell Gammon, please visit our flower store.

June LaMay Gamble Tree

May 26, 1927 — July 3, 2023

On Monday, July 3, 2023, June LaMay Gamble Tree, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 96.

June was born on May 26, 1927, in Ogden, Utah to James Fredrick and Camilla Lila Warren Gamble. She grew up in the beautiful Morgan Valley in Peterson and Morgan Utah. She married Harold William Tree, her eternal companion on Aug. 28, 1948. Together they raised three children while living mostly in Monticello, Utah and Kaysville, Utah.

At a young age, June, was interested in painting and music, playing the violin. We are blessed to have some of her artwork in our homes. After high school, she moved to the “big city” of Ogden, Utah where she worked and went to school. Later, she worked at the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot, where she met the love of her life!

In her early married years, she and Harold worked the family dry farm in Monticello and later owned and operated the North Side Market and gas station. These years were very special to June and Harold whose store had a view of the beautiful Blue “Abajo” mountains and the legendary horse head. This is where June learned to drive a car at around age 30. After retirement, June and Harold returned to the Blue Mountain in the summers and worked as campground hosts in their beloved Buckboard campground.

She worked at Clover Club Foods in Kaysville, Utah for many years and made many close friends. She loved her family very much and always welcomed them to her home with hugs, kisses, and Rice Krispies Treats!

She loved working with children. She tutored reading to first graders for 16 years in the Weber School District’s Foster Grandparents Program. Every year she got about 100 new children to help and make a difference in their lives. This brought her great joy. The kids loved her back and called her “Grandma Tree.”

June was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, her four brothers James, Don, Warren and Neil, a grandson Brandon Tree and a great granddaughter Grace Peo.

June is survived by her children and their spouses, Harold “Stan” Tree, (Pamela) Carolyn Stirn (Reid), and Diane Hales (James) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of June’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Lindquist’s Mortuary in Kaysville, UT (400 N. Main Street). A visitation will take place on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Kaysville, Lindquist Mortuary.

Interment will be in the North Morgan Cemetery.

The services will be livestreamed here on June’s obituary page.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of June LaMay Gamble Tree, please visit our flower store.

TELEVISION GUIDE

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: What has Stana Katic been doing since “Castle”?

A: She’s been in “Absentia.” (That’s a joke for all the Latin speakers out there.)

As you say, Stana Katic is best known for playing Kate Beckett on the long-running, global hit dramedy series “Castle” on ABC. It wrapped in 2016, after eight seasons on the air.

At that point, no one would have blamed Katic for taking it easy for a few

TELEVISION GUIDE

years, maybe toying around with some passion-project indie movies, but instead, she dove right back into full-time series television in 2017 with “Absentia.”

In the gritty Amazon Prime series, she played an FBI agent who went missing on a case and was declared dead “in absentia” (a legal term that’s Latin for “in absence”). She resurfaces years later and is forced to not only rebuild her life but also clear her name after a series of murders is pinned on her.

It ran for three seasons, finally getting the axe in 2020.

Since then, she’s stepped into the boots of one of the biggest characters ever, but you’ll never see her do it. She did the voice of Wonder Woman in the animated film “Justice League: World War II” in 2021, and recently finished recording a sequel, “Justice League:

Warworld,” due out later this year.

Q: I saw the name Bill Odenkirk pop up on the credits for “Futurama.” Is that the same guy who stars in “Better Call Saul?”

A: No, but he has been on “Futurama” before. Indeed, the Odenkirk brothers have done a lot together.

Bill Odenkirk, who served as a producer and writer on the Fox animated comedy “Futurama” (as well as sister series “The Simpsons” and “Disenchantment”) is the younger brother of actor and writer Bob Odenkirk, who stars on “Better Call Saul” and was a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” Bob appeared on one episode of “Futurama” in 2003. That was a few years after his own show, “Mr. Show With Bob and David,” had been cancelled by HBO

after four seasons. Bill served as a staff writer on that one as well — indeed, that’s where he got his start.

The two have worked together many more times over the years, such as on the late-’90s musical-comedy series “Tenacious D,” which Bob produced and Bill wrote for, and “W/Bob and David,” a revival of “Mr. Show” that aired on Netflix in 2015.

That “Simpsons” episode aside, their careers have diverged a little in recent years as Bob has turned increasingly toward drama (as in the case of “Better Call Saul” and its parent series, “Breaking Bad”).

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Monday

2023 Home Run Derby

ESPN 6 p.m.

This year’s Home Run Derby is set to be broadcast live from the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. – home of 2023’s host team: The Seattle Mariners. This will be the third time that Seattle has hosted the derby event, with the first being in 2001.

Miracle Workers

WGN 8 p.m.

The series returns for a fourth season, and this time, the story is set in a postapocalyptic future. Daniel Radcliffe plays a wasteland warrior opposite Geraldine Viswanathan’s warlord, and the two deal with some surprisingly normal marital issues.

Secrets of Miss America

A&E 8 p.m.

This new series premieres with an episode following along as the well-known and glamourous Miss America Organization is rocked to its core when a whistle-blower leaks shocking, troublesome emails involving the organization’s entire Board of Directors.

Tuesday

2023 MLB All-Star Game

(13) KSTU 6 p.m.

The National League and the American League battle it out once and for all when this All-Star Game airs, broadcasting live from the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., as the Seattle Mariners act as host of 2023’s “All-Star Week,” featuring this match.

America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara join host Terry Crews for a new episode from Season 18, critiquing performances from some of the country’s best amateur performers –including singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and artists.

Wednesday

The 2023 ESPYS

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Televised live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, the 2023 presentation of the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly awards marks the landmark 31st year of the event, honoring the top athletes and sports performers of the season.

LA Fire & Rescue

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

A new episode allows viewers an indepth look at the often dangerous (and

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always necessary) work of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Inglewood Station 172 responds to a career-defining fire and Calabasas Station 172 tackles a slithering creature.

Human Footprint

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

Hosted by Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton, this six-part series explores the way humans have transformed the planet –and what those transformations tell us about ourselves, as a species. This time: Dr. Shane discusses top predators in the food chain.

Thursday

The Blacklist

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

The tenth and final season concludes with two episodes, airing back-to-back. After a decade of intrigue and catching criminals on Raymond Reddington’s (James Spader) blacklist, the FBI task force may learn his true identity, once and for all.

What We Do in the Shadows

FX 11 p.m.

The vamps are back, as this supernatural comedy returns for Season 5, airing two new episodes back-to-back. First, roommates head to the mall. Then: Nandor and Laszlo have a night out with Sean and his friends; Nadja discovers the source of her bad luck.

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teenager whose access to hormone replacement therapy is being blocked by her grandfather.

Saturday Deliciously Twisted Classics

A&E 10 a.m.

These top chefs have a penchant for peppers so they’re twisting classic foods and cranking the heat up on fried chicken, Mexican street corn, mac and cheese, shrimp scampi, and BBQ brisket, all in a brand-new episode from this fledgling cooking show.

2023 WNBA All-Star Game

(4) KTVX 6:30 p.m.

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game airs directly after the “WNBA” countdown, which features analysis, highlights and interviews from the season, leading up to this game, played at the Michelob ULTRA arena in Los Vegas. A post-game de-brief is also set to air.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test

(13) KSTU 10:35 p.m.

An episode from Season 1 of this series airs, putting celebrities through a grueling test of guts and glory inspired by the actual Special Forces selection process, facing challenges designed to be the ultimate test of resilience and endurance.

Sunday 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup

Live coverage from the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final match airs, following this yearly championship, which includes soccer teams joining from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Currently, the U.S. is the defending Grantchester on Masterpiece

In the aftermath of a fatal accident, Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) is devastated to be the cause. Luckily, the vicar has Detective Geordie Keating (Robson Green) on his side, as Geordie rushes to exonerate his friend in this new epi-

Monday

A&E 8 p.m.

Storage

Lisa

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Zac Efron may not always get credit for it, but his career has been marked by considerable versatility. For someone whose fame really began with Disney’s “High School Musical” franchise (though he had done the series “Summerland” prior to that), the actor frequently has zigged when others might have expected him to zag. A perfect example of that is “Down to Earth With Zac Efron,” his Daytime Emmy Award-winning, unscripted series that originally ran on Netflix over two seasons. It’s now resurfacing as part of the summer lineup on The CW, where it will air beginning Tuesday, June 18.

“Down to Earth” is in large part a travelogue, with Efron and wellness expert Darin Olien – who also are among the show’s executive producers – venturing to various countries and playing traditional tourists while also examining the sites’ relevance to nature, energy and sustainability. The itinerary for the first season (which debuted in 2020) began in Iceland, with subsequent episodes set in France, Costa Rica, Sardinia, Lima, Puerto Rico, London and the Peruvian city Iquitos.

The second season of “Down to Earth” arrived in the fall of 2022 and included the subtitle “Down Under,” and for good reason: It was set entirely in Australia, where Efron relocated from Los Angeles, with lots of territory covered (quite literally) in the eight episodes. It also was nominated for outstanding travel, adventure and nature program, and for all of the information it presents, it hinges largely on Efron’s personality. He received Daytime Emmy nominations of his own for both seasons as the show’s host.

It’s yet to be decided if or how Efron might continue in the reality realm (he has his own YouTube channel), but the broadcast premiere of “Down to Earth With Zac Efron” could play a role in helping to determine that.

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visits Santa Ana and channels her grandmother in trying to turn a profit in this all-new episode of “Storage Wars,” airing Tuesday, July 11, on A&E. Meanwhile: Brandi is dealing with the most frustrating day ever; Darrell tries to make a meal out of a snack-sized locker; Kenny learns to prepare himself for stealthiness.

I don’t like crowds, parades or people, in general, when my husband suggested we attend the Pride Parade last month in Salt Lake, I painted a rainbow on my face, donned my “More Love” shirt and jumped in the car.

After a year of devastating anti-gay and anti-trans legislation across the country, we wanted to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community, even if that meant standing in a crowd of more than 50,000 parade attendees singing at the top of their lungs.

Because how do you fight hate? With a celebration of love.

The theme was “Queer Pride is Unapologetic” and that message rang throughout the parade. When the crowd saw the first rainbow banners a block away, it burst into applause and continued cheering for two hours. I sang out loud to every Lizzo anthem. I chanted until I lost my voice. I clapped until my shoulders hurt. I danced in ways that completely embarrassed my husband. I smiled until my face was sore.

Love was palpable. It brought me to tears more than once as I watched the support, kindness and joy being showered on this parade by thousands of people, of all ages, faiths, races and gender identities.

It was an event of unrestrained joy with enough sequins, bright colors, sky-high wigs, hella high heels and drag queens to

bring a smile to RuPaul’s face. Couples were holding hands, hugging, kissing, smiling, dancing and lifting a big middle finger to oppression and hate.

It was great to see nearly 200 businesses and organizations put on their rainbow best to spread the love. Entries included Delta Airlines, Westminster University, Intermountain Health, the Cougar Pride Center and ABC4 Utah.

The Salt Lake City Public Library had a large group of participants, because librarians are on the front lines, defending free speech every day and fighting book bans with humor and flair.

I’ve never been to a better parade. I’ve never celebrated a better message. With suicide rates rising for LGBTQ+ youth, hate is not acceptable. Intolerance is not acceptable. The only thing that’s acceptable is inclusion, joy, kindness, grace and love.

After the parade, we walked through the festival, talking with vendors, enjoying live

music and eating tasty foods. We learned about drag queen bingo at a local church, chatted with a BYU student who wrote a book about coming out as gay and took pictures for lots of happy couples. We watched people get tattoos, we bought new T-shirts, we smiled at strangers, we stood in line for lukewarm BBQ. We visited with friends. We saw bravery. We saw community. We saw free mom hugs. We saw compassion. We saw gay Darth Vader. We saw celebration. We saw dogs in tutus. We saw love.

Threats against the LGBTQ+ community have quadrupled over the last few years,

and organizers spent extra money for heightened security at the parade and festival. State leaders, churches, communities and individuals should be careful about comments, rules and legislation that contribute to these dangers. Be careful who you exclude, it could be someone you love.

For the LGBTQ+ community, continue living unapologetic. The world needs more dancing, more sequins, more hella high heels, more bright colors, more sky-high wigs, more connection, more dogs in tutus, more rainbow T-shirts and more love.