BLAST FROM THE PAST

1923

It has been decreed that Farmington is to have a canning factory. A number of meetings have been held and considerable money to subscribed. Committees are at work arranging the details necessary for organizing a company, securing a site building, etc.

1933

The greatest industrial development of Utah since statehood is foreseen by business and industrial leaders of Salt Lake and other sections of the state, if the legislature adopts a bill introduced Friday in the house. This bill would create the Great South Lake Improvement Association, vesting all right, title and interest of the state in Great Salt Lake as bonded by the meander lines and also all right and title to lands on or adjacent to the islands therein, and the right to divert the Weber River from its natural channel and right of way for a canal over state lands.

1943

All LDS bishops in Davis County have agreed to help in any way possible in furthering the work of home service cases, and have been active for many months in this work. The local chapter has received a note of appreciation to county nursing instructors in Davis County for the “fine contributions to the home nursing program. The Pacific area leads in the percentage of home nursing certificates issued in the past year.”

1953

Last Sunday was a great day for at least 12 members of the Bountiful Jeep Posse. These 12 members and five Jeeps left Bountiful at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday with the view in mind of finding the old Donner trail transversed by the Mormon pioneers some 106 years ago.

1963

Centerville wants some changes made in proposed plans for the Interstate 15. Under proposed plans now drawn up by the state road commission, Centerville will have no access to the freeway running through the western part of the city. Residents would have to go to 4th North in Bountiful in order to take advantage of the new highway. Or to enter on the north would mean a trip to Lagoon.

1973

Tax measures are always of greatest concern during legislative sessions. The income of the state is determined by the taxes levied. This year the state enjoys a surplus of tax moneys brought about by a vigorous economy, revenue sharing and favorable tax ruling with Kennecott. This creates an opportunity for tax reduction and also a temptation to spend, build and create more government.

1983

Independent truck drivers are “running a little spooky” with all the problems that have occurred during the past 10 days nationwide. Usually they will run in caravans, as three trucks did near the Old White Mills in Kaysville last weekend. One out-ofstate trucker was shot at earlier in the week from an overpass near Farmington, giving good reason for one of these drivers to report a “suspicious person” on the overpass and causing Kaysville police and Utah Highway Patrol to converge on the photographer [taking a] picture.

Man suspected of shoplifting at grocery store

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying this suspect in a shoplifting incident at the Smith’s in West Point. He was also spotted rummaging through one of the employee’s cars. Please call the DCSO at 801-451-4150 with any information and reference case number D22-11287.

Firefighters do walk-through on new construction site

Members of the Layton Fire Prevention Department accompanied by Layton firefighters made a construction walk-through at a new construction site. The department works closely with the projects to check on fire sprinklers, stand pipes and building construction.

• New sports bras all sizes

• Sunscreen, lotion and Chapstick

• Jeans for mean all sizes, gently used

• Stretch pants for women all sizes

• Sun hats and ball caps gently used are OK

• Lightweight jackets/sweatshirts gently used are OK

• Shoes gently used are OK, all sizes for men and women

• Dog collars, leashes, collapsible bowls and food

• Cases of water and clean reusable water bottles

Drop off locations and dates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

Feb. 21 – 159 North Main Street, Farmington

Feb. 23 – Signature Press, 155 North Redwood Road, NSL

March 6 – Signature Press, 155 North Redwood Road, NSL

March 9 – 159 North Main Street, Farmington

South Davis Metro Fire will also be a drop off collection point at Station 81, 255 South 100 West in Bountiful. SDMF will stop taking donations March 20.

One killed in wrong-way driver accident

The driver of a passenger vehicle was killed last week after being struck by a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-15 northbound near 2200 North. UHP Troopers responded to the scene Feb. 1 just before 2 a.m. According to UHP, the wrong-way vehicle was traveling southbound in northbound lanes and hit another passenger vehicle head on. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle was transported to a local area hospital in life threatening condition and has since been upgraded to a serious, non life threatening condition as of press time.

The driver of the passenger vehicle that was struck was wearing his seat belt, however, was pronounced deceased on scene, authorities said. There were no other occupants in either vehicle. Alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor with the wrong-way driver.

Mountain Rd.

“Home of the Brave” –President's Day Tribute Concert

Friday, Feb. 17, 7-8 p.m.

FREE Davis High School, 325 S. Main St., Kaysville

Small Stage Series: Che Zuro

Friday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

FREE Davis Arts Council, 445 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Bald Eagle Encounter

Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Eccles Wildlife Education Center 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

Virtual Flight Experience

Saturday, Feb. 18

Reserve spots between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Purchase tickets at Aerospaceutah.org

Hill Aerospace Museum, 7961 Cottonwood St., Bldg. 1955 Hill Air Force Base

Crystal Festival – Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show Feb. 18-19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

FREE Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West, Layton

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

ESD K9 Flash and handler lead the nation in finding devices

Woods Cross Police Detective Burton received an award from Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) on Tuesday for her work with ESD K9 Flash. Out of the 54 plus dogs OUR has donated to departments all over the nation, OUR said Detective Burton and Flash have been leading the nation in stats this past year. “The two of them have completed more search warrants, helped in more arrests and found more devices than any other dog in the nation,” a Woods Cross social media post said.

Donations needed for homeless project

Project Homeless Connect is a one day event at the Salt Palace to provide services to those experiencing homelessness.

Items needed:

• New underwear all sizes both men and women

• New socks