Centerville/Farmington Journal | September 2023

FARMINGTON HIGH MARCHING BAND WORKS HARD – BUT IT’S WORTH IT

F or students at Farmington High, the marching band isn’t just an extracurricular: it’s a serious commitment that requires money, time and physical exertion. To the kids in the band, it’s all worth it.

“It is a lot of work, and it can get really hard,” Kate McConkie, a band member, said. “What makes it worth it for me is the feeling when you get off the field and you have that adrenaline rush.”

Michelle Millburn, whose daughter Sienna is also in the band, said the students work tirelessly to prepare intricate shows for their performances.

“They're phenomenal, they’re so much fun to watch,” she said. “I would love to see these kids get the recognition that they deserve, because they work so hard.”

The marching band starts practicing in the spring and performs throughout the fall. The band plays in the stands at football games and has one halftime performance during the football season.

They also compete in statewide and regional marching band competitions. The band held the title of state champion in the 5A division in both 2019 and 2020, although they now compete in the 6A division.

Brek Mangelson, the marching band’s director, has been at Farmington High since it opened in 2018. The band has 117 members this year, which Mangelson said is actually the smallest open-class 6A band in the state. Despite their relatively small size, Mangelson said the kids are fierce competitors and are up to the challenge of competing against bands double their size.

“I’m really proud of all the progress that they make and how hard they work,” he said.

In addition to the marching band, the Farmington High band program has two

By Ariel Harmer | a.harmer@davisjournal.com

jazz bands, two full concert bands, a percussion ensemble and a color guard. Those programs all operate during the school day, while marching band functions as an optional after-school activity. While the marching band is approved by the school district as an extracurricular

activity, it does not receive district funding. Some school districts in Utah have official stipends for their marching bands, but the Davis School District is not one of them.

“Everything is funded one hundred percent from student fees,” Mangelson

said. Millburn said the students hold fundraisers around the community in order to pay for competition costs.

“Of course the parents pitch in what -

DAVIS ORGANIZATION REVIVES 100-YEAR-OLD ART FORM

CENTERVILLE—Movies have certainly come a long way in the past 100 years. From the jerky, cobbled-together films of the turn of the century, to the “talkies” which rose to prominence in the late 1920s, to modern cinema, a lot has changed with new innovations. With that change, certain elements have been lost, but that’s something Heather Smith and her organization have dedicated themselves to preserving.

The Silent Film Celebration started out very small as a part of music lessons that Smith had been teaching in Centerville, “I wanted an opportunity for all students and abilities (to perform),” said Smith. In looking for this opportunity, she had heard of a colleague who had put on a performance based on classic silent movies.

In the days before synchronized sound was popular or easy in motion pictures, often, live music would

By Braden Nelsen | braden.n@mycityjournals.com

accompany movies, and would be played either by a pianist, an organist, or a small combination of musicians on a small stage. These films would sometimes even be followed or preceded by a live vaudeville act, also accompanied by those same musicians.

Now, thanks to organizations like Smith’s, these films, and their live scores, are being revived, “It brings the history back,” said Smith, “it’s a lot more interactive (than modern films).” The Silent Film Celebration, which is now in its fifth year, has been doing a lot to keep the memory of these classic movies alive.

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Two students play along with a 100-yearold film at a recent Silent Film Celebration.

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The Farmington High School marching band performs a complex routine at a regional competition. Photo courtesy of Marcie Hayes

“We have a reputation of Excellence and

Sept. 4-10

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

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Second Saturdays of Summer

Artist Reception & Show

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

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THE PAST

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-

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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.

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

Region 1 football: Davis bounces back in a big way; Farmington still looking for first win

By Josh McFadden | joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

When Davis and Clearfield got together on the football field last Friday, the circumstances were a bit different than they had been for the past several years.

Previously, Clearfield had been a member of Region 1 with Davis. But this season, the Falcons moved down to Class 5A’s Region 5. So instead of the game affecting league standings, it served as more of a tuneup for region play.

And it went in favor of Davis without any questions.

The Darts walloped Clearfield 55-0 on the road, surpassing last season’s 48-14 win over the Falcons. In this game, the Darts jumped to a commanding 45-0 lead at halftime and improved to 2-1 on the season.

It was over quickly.

Davis scored 31 points in the first quarter alone, using offense, defense and special teams to gain control. Josh Barker opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run just a minute and a half into the contest. After a turnover, Tradon Bessinger hit Bode Sparrow on a 14-yard touchdown pass with still 10:01 to play in the opening period. Bessinger and Sparrow hooked up again, this time from 6 yards out just two minutes later. Halfway through the first quarter, it was already 21-0. The defense then got Davis on the board when Crew Cunningham scooped up a fumble and ran the ball back 36 yards for a touchdown. Finn Garff capped the first-quarter scoring with a 28-yard field goal with 45 seconds left in the quarter.

Bessinger had two more TD passes in the second quarter to give him four for the day. The first was a 14-yarder to Kash Gates, and the second was another connection with Sparrow, a 36-yard score to make it 45-0.

In the second half, Davis maintained the shutout and even included another defensive touchdown. With 10:06 left in the third quarter, Ami Moala had a 12-yard fumble return for a score. The final points of the night came

with 2:25 to play in the third quarter when Garff had a 33-yard field goal.

Bessinger was efficient, completing 69% of his passes for 215 yards and the four TDs. He threw no interceptions. Dorius Carter had six tackles and an interception.

Coming up next for Davis is a trip to Kearns and a chance to move to 3-1.

Farmington

The Phoenix had a rough outing against Skyridge, falling 55-17 at home. Farmington is now 0-3 to start the season.

As lopsided as the game was, it started off well. The Phoenix took an early lead when Drew Romney drilled a long 50-yard field just 1:48 into the contest.

Skyridge scored 28 points in a row before Lucas Peterson caught a 4-yard pass from Easton Wight with 3:29 left in the second quarter to make it 28-10. Skyridge scored with under a minute to play, but Travis Hoopes returned the ensuing kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. At the break, the score was 34-17.

The second half belonged to Skyridge, which outscored Farmington 21-0 in quarters three and four.

Farmington had just 9 net rushing yards, though Wight had 124 yards passing and a touchdown. In addition to his kickoff return for a TD, Hoopes caught four passes for 54 yards. Peterson and Jake Metcalfe each had five catches. Peterson also had a team-high 10 tackles on defense.

The Phoenix have a chance to pick up win No. 1 this Friday, but it will be a tall order. Farmington hosts perennial state power Corner Canyon. l

Strip Club: Kailiki Byrd, Farmington (21) strips the ball out of the hands of Trent Call, Skyridge. Unfortunately, the ball rolled out-of-bounds along with the win. It was the second Phoenix loss to a bird-of-prey mascot and third of the season 55 - 17.

Flying Phoenix: Camden Stewart, Farmington (dark jersey) reaches out to stop Colby Smith, Skyridge. Unfortunately, it didn’t stop the Falcons who flew away with the win. Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

ever we can, but it's a very expensive endeavor,” she said. “These kids are working their guts out.”

The marching band is set apart from the other school bands not only by its lack of funding but also by the physical effort necessary to participate. Mangelson said that one benefit of the band being associated with the school is that students can actually receive P.E. credit for participating. Marching band is a physically demanding activity, as members need to perform choreographed movements across a field all while carrying and playing heavy instruments.

“These kids are athletes,” Millburn said. “I had no idea until we got into this how hard they work. They have to do all kinds of really athletic conditioning to get to the point where they can get out there and do these shows.”

Only four of the high schools in the Davis School District have marching bands, and none receive district funding.

Sienna Millburn, a member of the marching band, expressed her hope that

the community would continue to step in and provide assistance and encouragement. “The marching band really needs support,” she said.

Mangelson expressed similar sentiments. “It’s super important to protect the arts,” he said. “I think that there should be a push at the district level to fund [marching band] just like they do any other activity. I think that we would see growth and a lot more support if we had the funding to make that possible […] More students could participate, because it would be more financially feasible.”

Millburn said that despite the difficulty and commitment necessary to participate, she loves being in the marching band. “It’s hard,” she said. “But in the end, it’s worth it.”

The band’s first competition this season will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Utah State University. For more information on future shows or how to support the band, visit https://www.farmingtonbands. org/marching-band. l

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When asked to raise their hands if they’d ever seen a silent film, most audiences don’t, said Smith, “The majority of audiences have never even seen a silent film.” While many of these movies are available online, there really is no better way to see them than in person with live music as intended. And the Davis County audiences seem to agree.

The Silent Film Celebration started out in the Bountiful Davis Art Center, but soon outgrew the facilities there, and has since been hosted in the Megaplex Movie Theater in Centerville, which is where audiences can expect to see it this September. As opposed to many events which suffered during the pandemic, Smith said that their event actually benefited because of it.

Hollywood wasn’t making many new movies said Smith, and people still needed entertainment, which brought them out to see silent movies, “It meant so much to us when we did that,” said Smith. Observing CDC regulations, individuals

and families still came and supported the event, and helped it not only survive but grow to where it is today.

It has grown so much, in fact, that it’s no longer only students that underscore the films. Smith shared that in addition to music students, audiences will also be able to hear community favorite Blaine L. Gale, the organist of Edison Street Events, as well as the Bountiful Philharmonia. It’s bound to be an event that movie-goers won’t soon forget.

Seeing classics like Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy along with many others will be an experience over 100 years in the making, and Smith recommends going to several, and “Mak(ing) a day of it. Come and experience an art form that is now very well known now.”

Centerville gets new youth city council

By Linda Petersen | l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

C ity Recorder Jennifer Robison administered the oath of office to 13 new members of the Centerville Youth City Council at the July 18 city council meeting. They are Ava Wright, Bohan Guo, Brinley Carr, Cara Vogrinec, Charles Summerhays, Grace Kunzler, Izabella Anderson, Kate Mullins, Lola Stephens, London Hymas, Lynlee Hernadez, Evelyn Jones and Caleb Wallis. Kiera Arnold is the new youth council mayor.

Returning youth council members are Arnold, Audrey Howell, Bridgette Lowe, Cade Creamer, Caleb Wallis, Ella Stevens, Emeline Howell, Evelyn Jones, Evelyn Waymet, Ingrid Tea, Izabella Anderson, Lauren Barnum, Maverick Strafford and Talmage Bunting. The advisors are Haley Turner, community services manager, and Administrative Services Director Bryce King.

After the swearing in, Mayor Clark Wilkinson expressed appreciation for the youth council members and their willingness to serve.

“Thank you for all the support,” he said. “What’s exciting to see is in my five and a half years as mayor I'm seeing some siblings coming through as well too and that's fun to see. I'm seeing new faces as well too. You know, the group just before this, they were the pioneer group so to speak because they had to resurrect the council from basically going extinct, and so we appreciate their support for hanging tough with us for two years.”

“We look forward to seeing your growth and your help that you give the city and all you do, so thank you, everybody, and for being here and all the support,” he added.

After the swearing in, King presented some proposed changes to the organization’s charter which the city council supported. One of those changes was

to increase the number of allowed youth council members from 25 to 30 to accommodate the larger group that is willing to serve. Also, to be a youth council member, the city now requires that each member provide 25 hours of service in addition to the meetings and events they participate in.

“Service hours could include anything that they already are doing in school or extracurricular or any extra groups that maybe they want to help with on the side,” King said.

Additionally, the term of service was extended to allow youth to serve four years if they choose; excused absences were increased from two to four. The charter also added the option of former youth council

members serving as advisors for a year.

The youth council, which mostly follows a school-year schedule, helps with the city’s Easter egg hunt, Pumpkin Festival, Santa letters and various service projects. On Sept. 9 the youth council will be helping with National Day of Service projects around the community.

They also work with legislators at Capitol Hill during an annual event where youth councils visit with legislators. In the future they may attend city council meetings to learn more about how city government works. The youth council meets the first Thursday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. l

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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.

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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.

City Recorder Jennifer Robison swears in 13 new youth city council members at the July 18 city council meeting. Courtesy photo/Centerville City

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 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

Getting Schooled

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-year-old 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. l

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

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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

Peri Kinder Life and Laughter

NOTICES OBITUARY

Gregory C. Zaugg (11184) greg@tmglaw.com

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

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

American Legion John W. Sheets Post 27

Farmington hosts Patriot Day Ceremony

In remembrance of Sept. 11, American Legion John W. Sheets Post 27 – Farmington will hold a Patriot Day Ceremony Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 a.m. at the Farmington Fire Department, 82 N. 100 East.

Then on Sept. 29, Post 27 will hold a U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony and Military Tribute at 6 p.m. at the Layton Fire Training Center, 1890 N. Fort Lane. Individuals are invited to bring U.S. flags for disposal that evening and present them to Legion members.

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

Gregory C. Zaugg (11184) greg@tmglaw.com

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

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.”

Haveaquestion?Emailusat questions@tvtabloid.com.

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.

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Wednesday

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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 busi-

ness 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.

KUED 7 p.m. America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston

Baratunde Thurston grabs his life vest and explores the varied waters of the Suwannee River in an exciting new episode of “America Outdoors,” airing Wednesday, Sept. 6, on PBS. Running from Georgia and into Florida before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, he finds manatees and more in this season premiere.

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