The Davis Journal | June 30, 2023

Utah

Petition to put bond on ballot could delay Bountiful fiber

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Bountiful City’s fiber project has hit a speed bump. After three years of study and research the city council elected to have a city-owned fiber network and recently signed a contract with UTOPIA fiber to build and operate the system. The city proposed a $47 million sales tax bond to pay for the project which includes the contract cost and the buyout cost for existing infrastructure and customers. The 30-year bond would be paid off by the customer take rate but the city plans to pay it off much sooner.

Plans were in place to break ground and get started on the project but last week city officials became aware there was an effort to create a petition that would require the sales tax bond to go on the ballot. The petition must be done within 30 days of the public notice.

“A request for an election must be signed by at least 20% of registered voters in a city or county,” said City Manager, Gary Hill at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “Revenue bonds, including a sales tax bond, do not increase taxes. A general obligation bond requires voter approval because there

would be a property tax increase.”

The city does not have the ability to increase sales taxes, he said. “It is stipulated by the state and so the state allows cities to issue a bond. We couldn’t even put it on the ballot if we wanted to. The only mechanism for this to go on the ballot would be for a protest in the matter.”

The question is who is behind the petition, said Hill. “Are these Bountiful residents who have organized an effort? To the best of our knowledge this is not Bountiful residents. We have learned and understood and it has been confirmed that it is the Utah Taxpayer Association who has engaged a petition gathering company to collect signatures to put this on the ballot. I think that’s significant that it is not being driven by an angry group of residents.”

If it goes on the ballot it will delay the project, he said. “The election is Nov. 21 and then we’d have to wait for the canvass. That wouldn’t be done until Dec. 15 so we wouldn’t know the result until the end of December. That would put the project back by at least a year and it will be more expensive.”

“I think we should take it to the voters,” said Paul Child, a resident who spoke during the public comment period. “I can’t imagine

anything that would be so compelling that it requires us to opt in now rather than to get the vote of the populous and get their support behind you in just a few months and I would encourage you to do that.”

“At the end of the day the Taxpayer Association is a lobbyist group,” said Councilmember Millie Segura Bahr. “There are two members who are with CenturyLink and Comcast. Both have been vocal against UTOPIA.”

Bountiful fiber signs have been popping up all over the city, said Mayor Kendalyn Harris. “Residents have made pleas for more options. It’s been years they’ve been waiting. They were wishing it would get underway years ago. If it’s delayed it will be frustrating to many.”

Even though the bond will be a sales tax bond, it does not mean that taxes will be increased to pay off the bond, said Bahr. The network and bond will be paid off entirely by subscribers and the marketplace will still be competitive and residents can still choose any provider they want.

“We’re comfortable with UTOPIA’s track record,” said Harris. “We’ll pay back the bond through subscriber fees only.” l

Mural depicts wildlife connection between Argentina and Utah

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—A tiny bird is part of a wildlife ecosystem that connects Argentina with Utah. The Phalarope flies 2,500 miles to fuel up on brine flies at the Great Salt Lake before continuing their migration along the Pacific flyway. A wildlife mural being painted on the walls of the conservation hall at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center at Farmington Bay depicts the many unique birds that migrate to the Great Salt Lake.

Artist Franco Cervato Cozza traveled from Cordoba, Argentina to the United States and painted his first mural in California then he came to Farmington.

“The Mono Lake Committee saw my mural and asked me to come here,” he said. “It’s a symbol of the birds traveling from Argentina and the three biggest salt lakes where birds go. The U.S. and Argentina care about lakes because that’s where the birds live.”

Cozza said he makes sketches on a computer in Argentina but went off-sketch here. “I like to improvise. It's very fun. Providing a wall is new for me. I work eight hours every day and then rest. It’s a lot.”

Images taken by Brandon Jones, a local wildlife photographer and center volunteer, are projected onto the wall then Cozza sketches them in. If he makes a mistake he fills it with more paint. “If I mess up I just add another layer.”

After he completes this project he’ll head to Santa Cruz, California to paint a mural on three walls there. “You’ll be able to see it from the road,” said Cozza. “It’s difficult because of the water, rain

NEWS BREAK

Wagner Group complicates situation in Russia

A paramilitary group who has been assisting the Russian army in its invasion of Ukraine staged an aborted rebellion against the Russian military over the weekend, which ended when the group altered its course away from Russian territory. Initially, it was rumored that the group had intended to depose the current military leadership of Russia for what it saw as a betrayal and an attempt to disband it and absorb it into the Russian military proper. The exact dimensions of the interaction between the two are still unclear, and not being directly addressed by either Vladimir Putin, or the Wagner group leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, though Putin declared that the event had communicated weakness to Russia’s enemies.

Nighttime temperatures send warning signal

The heatwave that has been blanketing Texas and other Southern states for several weeks has affected millions of Americans with withering triple digit temperatures. A new development of the heatwave is said to represent an even more dangerous situation, especially for those without access to air conditioning. All across the region, nighttime temperatures are expected to break all-time highs, which prevents the air from cooling back down at night, and perpetuates the high temperature situation. The condition is being blamed on increased moisture in the air, which holds heat in during the day and keeps it in the atmosphere during the night. Dallas, for instance, is predicted to see nighttime temps that remain above 80 for at least a week.

100 Deadliest Days of Summer near halfway point

Each year, the Idaho Transportation Department and other agencies remind drivers that the roughly 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous for road accidents and fatalities. Due to the number of vehicles on the road and the often hectic roadways, especially on and around holidays, drivers are asked to pay extra attention to their speeds, their surroundings, and potential hazards on the road. The Fourth of July weekend in particular generally sees an increase in the number of ticketed vehicles. As you go about your holiday plans this weekend, make sure to keep safety in mind.

Artist Franco Cervato Cozza carefully touches up an image of South America, a focal point of the beautiful mural at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center.

Photos by Roger V. Tuttle

American Wigeon in flight – just one of the many beautiful birds that frequent the area of the Great Salt Lake.

Cooper’s Hawk scans the landscape for its next meal in Cervato Cozza’s wildlife mural.

Bountiful Davis Art Center brings new talent to the community

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—It’s been said that a society is truly thriving when they are regularly creating and embracing art. If the Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC) is any indication, then Bountiful truly is a thriving community and its Artist-in-residence program is just one of the many ways in which that shows.

Like many other Artist-in-residence programs, the Test Site at the BDAC offers artists the opportunity to hone their craft and explore different avenues of creativity and sometimes mediums they may not be familiar with as they work in the studio, bringing their unique perspective and style to the community.

“Our hope is to bring a range of visual voices to BDAC all working with different concepts, materials and practices,” said Alison Neville, the BDAC’s Education Director. “There is so much variety within the art community that we hope visitors come to know and appreciate through this program and our exhibitions in general. Many of the AIRs choose to share their knowledge through hands-on workshops and engaging artist talks provided at no or little cost. It's an excellent opportunity to shed some light on a career path that tends to hold many false stereotypes.”

This year brings three new artists to the BDAC: David Ammon Downs from Davis County School District, Terrell Vanleeuwen from Sandy and Horacio Rodriguez, originally from Houston, now much more local, in Bountiful. Each has something completely new and different to offer and the community should definitely be excited.

“It's always exciting to work with artists at this pivotal age and watch many of them go on to study art at University and begin their creative practice,” says Neville, speaking about the youngest AIR this year, David Ammon Downs. “I’m excited to see his sculptural forms develop further along with the potential for brand new two-dimensional work.”

There’s plenty to come from the more experienced artists as well. Terrel Vanleeuwen actually had a solo show at the BDAC in 2021, but expects this residency to be somewhat different, “My goal is to produce the art, but I also want to meet people, I’m interested in meeting the people.” Vanleeuwen, an artist with 35 years of experience, wants to see just how his art relates to the people

viewing it, and he’s not the only one. This residency will allow artists to break new ground, and try new things outside their normal sphere. Such is the case with Horacio Rodriguez, who is blending the old with the new, using a 1970s Holga camera, and a self-built, wall-mounted pen plotter. “It’s exciting to try something new,” said Rodriguez. “I like being able to explore and play and use new techniques.” As the pen plotter takes time to complete, the public will actually be able to see the art being created in real-time through the windows of the studio.

While many locals may be familiar with art galleries and visiting various displays and presentations, some may not be as familiar with work produced by artists-in-residence. How should one approach this new feature?

By immersing oneself in the art, according to Neville. “Think of ways each piece can relate to your life and connect you to the artist. While not every artist and every work will be your favorite it should still be valued as creative expression and you may discover something new about yourself.”

This was a sentiment echoed by the artists themselves, with the common theme being that art is subjective. What one viewer may see, the next may not, and so on. Ulti-

Kaysville police take action to stop trespassing on West Davis Corridor

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—After two years of construction on the West Davis Corridor, people are still trespassing, causing damage and creating delays. The Kaysville Police took a zero-tolerance action approved by the city council that violators will now be cited if caught trespassing in the area.

“We started construction in May 2021,” said Mitch Shaw, Senior Communication Manager Utah Department of Transportation | Region 1. “Trespassing has been persistent through the project.”

It’s happened on other projects like Highway 89 but those are already established roads, he said. “This is a different scope. It’s a huge brand new area.”

There have been people out there on ATVs, said Shaw. “We actually had snowmobiles and people walking and riding bikes. It’s a problem that has caused issues.”

There are signs posted, said Shaw. “Obviously we’ve worked with the local police but people continue to go out there for some reason.”

Early on the Kaysville police took an educational approach, he said. “They’d go out and tell them they couldn’t be there. But it continued to happen so now they’ll be handing out citations for criminal trespassing.”

It has been damaging to the project,

Shaw said. “Especially in the winter. The ground is wet and they’re riding ATVs and four wheelers that tear up the roadway grade dirt surface so we have to redo that.”

Not only does it damage the project but it wastes time and money, he said. “It’s a complex project because we’re building a new highway. Doing extra work impacts the schedule. We want to finish.”

It’s an active work zone, said Shaw. “It’s not a safe place to be. We could have construction workers who are not expecting pedestrians to walk through. There’s heavy

equipment and all kinds of structures out there.”

The biggest thing is safety, he said. “It’s frustrating. The police have been great to work with us. We just want people to be safe and get the project finished in a timely fashion. We just ask people to stay off.” So far there haven’t been major problems with the schedule, said Shaw. “We’re still shooting for completion in 2024. We might even have two lanes open by the end of 2023.” l

NEW YOUTH COUNCIL BIGGEST IN THE STATE

The Bountiful City Youth Council at their Swearing in Ceremony June 14 at Bountiful City Hall. This year BCYC is the second largest Youth Council in the State with 69 members with ages ranging from 14-18. The Bountiful City Youth Council puts on free community events like The Bountiful Bunny Hop, The Pumpkin Patch and Stomp on Main. This year’s leadership is Mayor: Ashley Gardener, Manager: Athena Tongaonevai, Secretary: Eliza Olsen, Recorder: Olive Yeates, Planner: Landon Wall, Interim Mayor: Carter Black with advisors: Chelsea Moultrie and Councilman Jesse Bell.

mately, they said, what it comes down to is what the person seeing or experiencing the art themselves sees in it, and that’s the most important thing.

The Artists-in-Residence will have an exhibition coming up in 2024, showcasing their new work. For more information, visit: https://www.bdac.org/artist-residency. l

THE WEST DAVIS CORRIDOR is scheduled to be completed by 2024.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

HUITZILOPOTCHLI COCKTAILS, by Horacio Rodriguez

HORACIO RODRIGUEZ

DAVID AMMON DOWNS

SCULPTURE BY JUNIOR ARTIST in Residence, David Ammon Downs.

TERREL VANLEEUWEN’S oil painting, Dad. Courtesy Photos

TERREL VANLEEUWEN

Air refuellers celebrate 100th anniversary with flyover

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—There was something unusual flying over Lagoon on Tuesday and it wasn’t a ride, it was an air refueller. The flyover was part of a celebration honoring 100 years of aerial refueling. Flyovers took place from Logan to Park City, with the large plane refueling two small planes in the air.

“Air refueling propels our Nation’s air

power across the skies, unleashing its full potential,” Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander said. “It connects our strategic vision with operational reality, ensuring we can reach any corner of the globe with unwavering speed and precision. Air refueling embodies our resolve to defend freedom and project power, leaving an indelible mark on aviation history.”

On June 27, 1923, U.S. Army Air Service aviators pulled off the impossible when 1st Lt. Virgil Hine and 1st Lt. Frank W. Seif-

ert, flying a DH-4B, passed gasoline through a hose to another DH-4B flying beneath it carrying Capt. Lowell H. Smith and 1st Lt. John P. Richter, completing the first aerial refueling, according to information provided.

The United States Air Force celebrates these Airmen 100 years later.

“Today’s display serves as evidence of how much we’ve advanced in aviation technology and techniques,” said Capt. Nathan Cragun, Tanker Pilot. “While the first in flight air refueling occurred 100 years ago

today (June 27) our ability to perform this maneuver has been perfected.”

“As we embark on the next 100 years of air refueling we will continue to strengthen our air mobility excellence,” Minihan said. “We must leverage the remarkable capabilities of refueling to preserve peace, protect freedom and bring hope to the world. As Mobility Airmen we write the next chapter of air refueling.” l

Air taxis could be coming in the near future

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—Wouldn’t it be great to take a hovercraft to get to work and skip sitting in heavy traffic? It sounds like something out of the Jetsons but it could be a reality in a few years. It’s something that the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is studying to see what that would look like in the future.

“It’s very futuristic,” said Matthew Maass, Director of Aeronautics for Utah, a division of UDOT. “You can be coming from Weber and need to go to the Salt Lake Airport. It can take one to one and a half hours to get there. With an air taxi you can be there in 20 minutes. We’re actually moving people in the air.”

Passengers can go to somewhere like a TRAX station and get on a vertiport, he said. “It takes you straight up vertically like a helicopter and takes you where you’re going.”

The cost is comparative to an Uber, said Maass. “It gets you out of congestion and saves time that you can spend with your family that you don’t have to spend on the road to get to your destination.”

It’s a very exciting time in aviation, he said. “eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) is something that many companies are working on to get their aircrafts certified by the FAA over the next three to seven years.”

It’s not going to take 50 years, said Maass. “It will be in this decade if not it will be the turn of the next decade. We want to move forward wisely.”

Drone package delivery also sounds a little futuristic, but it’s actually already happening. “DroneUp started in 2016,” said DroneUp Hub Lead for Harriman, Steven Melander. “We make deliveries by drone

from Walmart. It’s boxed at the store then the drone takes off. It lowers the box 80-120 feet by cable. Then it reels the cable back in and flies away.”

It takes three people to operate, he said.

“Two people pilot it to take off and deliver.

The third person goes to the address in a van and watches to make sure there are no problems with other aircraft in the sky or that it doesn’t deliver it on a roof or pool.”

The winch system is very accurate, said Alec Larsen, Hub Lead of Utah in Lindon.

“It's a super safe delivery. We’re not dropping a package. We make sure It’s in a safe location.”

“We can deliver eggs without them cracking,” said Melander.

DroneUp is one of two drone delivery companies in Utah, he said. “We have a vested interest in their success to help the industry grow in Utah.”

The company is tied to Walmart. “There are a lot of products that can be delivered,” Melander said. “A child might be sick at night and you need infant Tylenol. It can be there quicker. It takes about 15-20 minutes from store to house. That’s faster than the time it takes to strap kids into a car seat.”

“It’s single point delivery,” Larsen said. “It can go to apartments, condos, there’s not anybody that’s excluded within that delivery zone.”

“We want to educate the public,” Melander said. “We’d like them to see the benefit this is in people’s lives. We want to prove to the public that this can be done safely.”

“We’re working closely with DroneUP,” said Maass. “The legislature has charged the agency to advance air mobility.”

When people talk about UDOT they mainly think of roads, he said. “But it’s not just roads but a complete state system. We’re

managing aircraft and airways and drone delivery corridors. UDOT is all things transportation. UDOT’s mission is keeping peo-

ple moving with whatever mode of transportation. That’s what UDOT focuses on.” l

AN AIR REFUELLER does a flyover above Lagoon on Tuesday. The flyovers took place from Logan to Park City and in cities across the nation to celebrate 100 years of service.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

A DRONE LIFTS THROUGH the air at the UDOT Aeronautics Conference held last week. DroneUp delivers packages right to the customer’s door. Courtesy video stills

THE DRONE CAN DELIVER EGGS without cracking them.

Waterwise landscaping – always in style

By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

E ven with epic snowfall, keeping outdoor water use low is more important than ever. Due to the ongoing drought, turf removal and flipping park strips has been a topic of conversation at all levels of government (specifically in the past couple of years). Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD) and the State of Utah have allocated funding to reimburse property owners for removing grass and replacing it with water-wise landscaping.

On May 4, 2023, the Kaysville City Council approved an ordinance which allows Kaysville residents to be able to participate in the “Landscape Lawn Exchange” program with WBWCD. This was previously known as the “Flip your Strip” program. Under this lawn replacement program, lawn areas anywhere in your yard can be removed and replaced with low-water landscaping to qualify for an incentive. This is not a rebate program, but rather an incentive to assist you in the cost of relandscaping to be more water efficient.

For Kaysville’s residents to be eligible for reimbursement programs, there was the need to adopt a landscaping ordinance with WBWCD’s minimum requirements. The requirements they pushed in past years have been softened, so the ordinance recently considered by the City Council was much less onerous than what had been previously discussed last year, including: removing the requirement of a licensed professional to design landscaping and to submit a landscape plan.

At this same time last year, only four cities had adopted qualifying ordinances. Since that time, a total of 18 cities have adopted qualifying ordinances. Community Development Director Melinda Greenwood explained that last year, staff received countless phone calls, emails and in-person questions and complaints about Kaysville’s ineligibility for reimbursement programs. Kaysville has the desire to support the residents who are interested in reimbursement programs by adopting required regulations. The ordinance and requirements are such that staff feel com

fortable managing the impacts of adoption.

Greenwood said WBWCD has indicated the Flip your Strip Program will be

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and sun. More people can see it but it’s the hardest place to work.”

Cozza said if it rains he stops working. “I go to my room for a few hours then come back. It can rain and then 20 minutes later you have sun again. If the rain ruins it – I paint it again.”

“The mural is a great creative outlet to educate the public,” said Ashley Kijowski, Eccles Wildlife Education Center Coordinator. “People can look at the beautiful mural and learn about it. It includes each of the important habitats.”

There’s 350,000 acres of wetlands on the east/northeastern side, she said. “The state manages about 48% of those wetlands

open throughout the end of this year. She said it would be the end of 2024 that WBWCD would bring out broader programs in conjunction with the State of Utah. She indicated that WBWCD had processed approximately 700 reimbursement applications for this program and had about that many more in the queue, with payments being made of over $500,000. They hope that everyone who had a desire to participate in these programs would have the op-

and two thirds of the wetlands are managed by state, federal and nonprofit agencies that all work together to create a wildlife habitat.”

The Great Salt Lake is more than just a lake, said Kijowski. “The Great Salt Lake wetlands provide forage, nesting and resting habitats. There are 12 million birds that come here each year.”

What Argentina and Utah have in common is the Great Salt Lake, she said. “It provides so much of the birds’ food, brine shrimp and brine flies. There are billions and billions of them. The birds come here and fuel up to complete their migration. Some nest here because there is so much forage.”

Kijowski has worked at the center for 10 years, nine of those as a biologist. “It was really fun as a biologist to be out on the lake

portunity for assistance.

The City Council debated pros and cons of the program and whether the potential for a median range of $500 reimbursement was worth the up-front expenditures and adherence to requirements.

Staff confirmed with WBWCD that this simplified version of the ordinance will meet both State and WBWCD requirements for Kaysville residents to be eligible for reimbursement for turf removal

but being able to show people what it is and to watch Franco paint the mural on the walls is so cool. It’s a dream job.”

Cozza said he enjoys this project because it’s about the ecosystem, and the symbol of birds. “I like traveling and having new experiences about the ecosystem and the people are nice here. It’s been a good experience. This is my favorite place.”

The Eccles Wildlife Education Center is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. There are two miles of trail system that is open every day. The center also offers summer programs and seminars. Follow them on Facebook for event information at eccles wildlife education center. l

programs. Greenwood said the Flip your Strip program would not be retroactively applied to properties that had already removed grass from their park strip. The ordinance has also been changed to state that smart irrigation controllers shall be installed. This is above and beyond what the State and WBWCD would require, but the benefits of a smart controller outweigh the marginal cost difference between a regular controller and a smart controller.

According to the Utah State University Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping, a water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive, and easily maintained in its natural surroundings. It also helps to conserve water. In Utah, approximately 65% of our annual culinary water consumption is applied to landscapes. Irrigated landscapes provide many benefits that include beautiful surroundings, natural cooling, and the cleansing of our environment. However, Utah landscapes are often over-irrigated, and a great deal of water conservation may be achieved by keeping a few water-wise landscaping principles in mind as we design, install, and manage our landscapes.

Conserving water in the landscape can be accomplished by selecting low water use plants, designing, and scheduling irrigation systems efficiently, grouping plants according to their water requirements, and using hardscaping materials (patios, stone, paths, decks, etc.) appropriately to reduce the area requiring irrigation.

Program participants will apply for the program using the Utah Water Savers Website (www.utahsavers.com). The application must be completed in full. WBWCD staff will review applications as they come in to approve participation in the program. Application must be approved before removing the lawn and starting the program.

For more information about the program, and to review the process and requirements, visit: https://weberbasin.com/ Conservation/Rebates.

To view a weekly lawn watering guide, please visit: https://conservewater. utah.gov/weekly-lawn-watering-guide/

For additional waterwise landscaping tips visit: https://extension.usu.edu/cwel/ principles l

Directed By Jennifer Westfall Musical Direction By Kenneth Plain Choreography Direction by Marilyn Montgomery

A water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive and easily maintained in its natural surroundings.

WHAT TO WATCH

Credit for photo ©Lucasfilm Ltd.

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Guru

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (in theaters)

Whether or not you want to watch “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” depends on why you like Indiana Jones movies in the first place.

If you’re looking for the classic structure of the original movies, or want to see an old-school hero rendered painfully human, then this is definitely the movie for you. James Mangold is careful to make sure this movie feels a lot like “Raiders of the Lost Ark” or “Temple of Doom,” complete with street-level adventure, helpful kid sidekicks, and a MacGuffin with an interesting historical hook and just a touch of the supernatural. If you’re here

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL – Growing up in a place, people can often take it for granted, but wandering around a beautiful city like Bountiful can really spark curiosity. How long has that building been there? Why does that street have the name it does? What amazing things have happened right here in Bountiful?

With as long as Bountiful has been around, there’s been plenty of time for stories to accumulate, but just how old is the city? Actually, Bountiful holds the title of the second organized settlement after the pioneers arrived in July of 1847, with the first settlers arriving in

for character depth, Ford plays Indy as a man who has been thoroughly broken by life and grief. It’s hard to watch, but it’s a fantastic performance.

If you’re here for the fun sense of adventure that came with previous movies, however, you’re bound to be disappointed. Though the ending is wonderful, most of the movie is soaked in a lingering sense of grief and despair that sucks a lot of the joy out of it. Only Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s character has the zip of the series’ earlier entries, though she’s wrestling with her own demons and old griefs. For whole stretches of the film, it feels more like a funeral than an adventure.

There’s even a ghost, though it’s a CGI one. The first section of the film is marred by a CGI-constructed young Indy, and though the technology isn’t bad its presence is still jarring. The limitations of

the medium means that Indy can’t act like himself for whole stretches, and it feels less like a missing adventure than a puppet show. Please, Hollywood, next time just cast someone that looks like Harrison. If we can accept the Ark of the Covenant, we can definitely accept that.

Grade: Three stars

Nimona (Netflix)

The best movie opening this week isn’t in theaters.

Based on a comic by ND Stevenson, “Nimona” is a fantasy adventure that manages to be both hilarious and heartbreaking at all the right moments. The world building is clever, the dialogue snaps, and the tense moments are painful in exactly the way they should be. At the heart of it is one of the most beautiful friendships I’ve seen recently in any kind of media, a bond

Hometown History – Bountiful city

September of that same year.

The leader of that group was Maine native Perrigrine Sessions. Sessions and a man named Daniel Spencer traveled with their families and almost 200 others across the plains in 1847, becoming some of the first settlers of European descent to arrive in the Salt Lake Valley.

This was all the more impressive given the fact that Sessions’ company had arrived on September 25 and Perregrine and his family settled the area just two days later on September 27. For the entire winter, he and his family were the only occupants of the area in a dugout located around what would later be 250 North and 280 West.

Over the next few years, Bountiful grew

as many other settlements in the Great Basin did: little by little, more and more people trickled in, bringing more houses, businesses, education and more. In 1855, Bountiful gained its name officially and then, in 1892, became an official city.

The city derives its name from two sources: first, from the name of another city in The Book of Mormon and second, the literal meaning. The area in which Sessions settled, even before the installation of irrigation and other farming techniques, was fertile and in the early years, proved to be a booming agricultural enterprise.

Residents wishing to see some of this history in person can visit Bountiful’s Histor-

between two lost souls that will reach through the screen and make you feel a little less alone yourself.

In a fantasy future world where a wall keeps out all the monsters, Ballister Boldheart is a street-wise knight trained to help defend the city. When he’s framed for a horrible crime, he runs into a mysterious young girl who insists on being his sidekick. Can Ballister clear his name, or will he and Nimona accept their roles as the villains of the story?

It’s the most unusual movie opening this week, but it’s the kind of unusual that will work its way into your heart if you give it a chance. “Nimona” doesn’t have the kind of advertising budget that the bigscreen movies do, but it’s the one you’ll want to watch again and again.

Grade: Four stars

ic district, where they can see beautiful midto-late 19th-century homes and the stunning Bountiful Tabernacle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Greek revival-style building has been meticulously maintained and the center spire even served as a sundial at one point.

Bountiful’s proximity to Salt Lake City granted it many opportunities that further cities and settlements might not have had and that connection to such a vital hub of activity has helped shape the city into the prosperous center of activity that it is today.

More information about the history of Bountiful can be found at https://www.bountifulutah.gov/Bountiful-City-History. l

‘INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY’ a mixed bag, but ‘NIMONA’ is a charming delight

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.

OPINION

Humans make plans for life and God laughs

We all have stories: famous people we have met, strange turns in life we didn’t expect, memorable encounters (purposeful and accidental).

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

My son survived the mass shooting in Las Vegas; in the same city some 20 years prior, a friend of his waiting in line for a concert tossed her last few quarters into a slot machine – winning a jackpot large enough to purchase a new home in Davis County. A client of mine accepted a ride from a stranger driving a yellow Volkswagen; later, sexually assaulted and beaten, she remained in a self-imposed “dark period” before hearing of another girl who escaped Ted Bundy’s car.

From his residence in Bountiful, Gordy can view the majestic mountains looming up in the east. Gordy has had a brush with mountains and, during a rescue, a meeting with a man who figured in national news.

A finance executive, Gordy was a “spotter” on a rescue airplane in 1971 searching for remains of a Piper jet carrying his wife’s cousin traveling from Phoenix to Salt Lake. The Piper never made it – and Gordy almost didn’t either. His plane smashed into the top of Mt. Nebo where in heavy snow and bitter cold, Gordy was paralyzed from the neck down. A National Guard pilot noticed a flare, and medics dropped 20 feet to the mountain, then tunneled through 12 feet of powder to rescue Gordy.

He would not get out of his hospital bed for four months. He was placed in a fullbody cast, would not return to work for two years, and still suffers from the nerve damage. But that’s only part of the story.

One of the helicopter pilots in the rescue, Floyd McCoy, Jr., was an Army pilot who served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War, one as a Green Beret, another as a demolition expert. He told friends he wanted to become a Utah Highway Patrol trooper.

His life trajectory changed less than a year after Gordy’s rescue when McCoy boarded a United Airlines plane in Denver,

Is the Titanic worth the risk?

brandished a paperweight (which looked like a hand grenade) and an unloaded pistol, and demanded four parachutes and $500,000. He received the ransom when the plane landed in San Francisco. He then ordered the pilot back to the sky where he bailed out near Provo. He left behind his handwritten hijacking notes and fingerprints on a magazine he was reading.

Arrested two days later (and still possessing some of the ransom cash), he was sentenced to 45 years imprisonment. Several years later he escaped, was cornered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and was killed in a shoot-out with FBI agents.

Only three months before, a similar hijacking had been carried out by a man who gave the name of Dan Cooper (D.B. Cooper). The escapade was sensationalized in print and song; a club in Salt Lake carried his name; his daring-do made him a legendary man of mystery.

Along with several FBI agents and former Davis County Sheriff Harry Jones, Gordy was convinced that the helicopter pilot who saved him on Mt. Nebo was the real D.B. Cooper. Others are not convinced, noting that all but 290 of the 10,000 bills were ever found – or spent.

Maybe D.B. Cooper died parachuting into the bristly mountains in the Northwest. Then again, maybe Gordy’s helicopter pilot was the legendary Cooper who was caught on this second hijack attempt. Investigators say a tie clip was identical on the suspect(s) in both cases.

Who knows? As John Lennon famously said, “Humans make plans for life and God laughs.”

Bryan Gray, a longtime Davis County resident, is a former school teacher and has been a columnist for more than 26 years in newspapers along the Wasatch Front. l

Competition is the proven, most effective way to drive down prescription drug costs

By Maxine Shreeve State delegate for the GOP

The current debate in Congress on how to lower costs of prescription drugs is becoming increasingly out of touch with the realities on the ground for small businesses and their employees. Rather than focusing on barriers to competition in the drug market, Congressional leaders have narrowed their sights on pharmacy benefit companies, which already help patients and payers save $1,040 per person per year, and help employer and labor union plans and their patients save over $800 per enrollee per year on prescription drugs.

This misplaced focus threatens to upend a proven model for saving employers and patients money and for providing the flexibility they desire to choose the coverage plans that best fit their unique needs. Misguided policies singling out pharmacy benefit companies, which are proven actors to secure savings for employers, patients, taxpayers, and families, will do nothing to lower drug costs and will actually risk increasing costs.

Our Senators here in Utah have recognized this basic fact, supported by years of research and data that show how increasing – not limiting – competition in the pharmaceutical market helps to both lower costs and enhance health outcomes for patients.

During a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), Senator Mitt Romney offered an amendment to preserve spread price contracting despite the committee’s attempt to ban it altogether through S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act, which could put small pharmaceutical benefit companies out of business and reduce competition.

As Senator Romney pointed out, “A vast majority of small and middle-sized employers prefer spread price contracting be -

cause it’s lower cost and more certainty for them. That's why they choose it. Making that illegal is not going to help small or mid-sized businesses.”

Meanwhile, in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Mike Lee introduced the Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, which would help clear regulatory barriers to allow for more biosimilars to enter the market. In introducing the bill, Senator Lee rightly recognized that “Our regulatory environment is making it too difficult and expensive for biosimilars to make it to the market. Ultimately, it’s the patients who suffer from a lack of competition and high drug prices.”

As our Senators know, competition is the proven and most effective way to drive down costs in the prescription drug supply chain. Unfortunately, some members of Congress are promoting new legislation that means more government mandates, and that will actually make the market less competitive by restricting pharmacy benefit companies, which promote greater competition by encouraging the use of more affordable medications such as generics and biosimilars.

It’s simple economics: when there are more options in the market, costs will go down.

Instead, proposals now moving through Congress would increase heavy-handed government mandates and red tape in the health care market, stifle competition, and expand unnecessary regulatory overreach, leading to higher costs and fewer choices for employers.

Our ability to have choice and flexibility with our health care is critical for patients and small businesses, and it must be preserved. Utahns and all Americans are counting on Senators Lee and Romney to do the right thing – oppose new government mandates and unleash competition in the prescription drug market to help lower costs for everyone. l

Life is filled with risks. Perhaps you enjoy skydiving, climbing Mount Everest, or swimming with sharks? Each endeavor involves serious risks.

GLENN MOLETTE AUTHOR

Nothing would be accomplished on this planet without people willing to venture out into the unknown. Space exploration, medical and educational advances would be stymied without an innate spirit to try new things and to boldly go where no man has gone before. That’s right Star Trek would never have existed without the imagination of Gene Roddenberry.

From Christopher Columbus to the early settlers who forged their way West across America, our world is better. Scientists, engineers, inventors and explorers, who thought outside the box, regardless of the risk, have paved the way for countless others.

Bad things can happen to all of us even though the risk may not seem great. Automobiles, planes, and trains are in motion every day. They are standards for transportation. Yet, there are still car and plane crashes and train wrecks. Human life is lost every day even in our common modes of transportation.

The people aboard the Titanic in 1912 were riding the most magnificent ship of that era. It was believed by some to be unsinkable. Some of the wealthiest people of that day were on that maiden voyage. Yet, the Titanic was no match for human error and an iceberg. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew, more than 1,500 people lost their lives in that disaster. Most of them believed they were on a safe and grand vacation. They were, but tragedy occurred.

Last week a small 22-foot submersible known as the Titan owned by OceanGate of Everett, Washington carried five passengers to their death. The cost per passenger was re-

portedly $250,000 each for the trip to see the wreckage of the Titanic. Experts inside and outside of the company had warned of potential dangers and urged the company to undergo a certification process. Twenty-eight people are reported to have made the trip to see the Titanic wreckage last year. Trips have been canceled and indefinitely postponed due to various issues. There is speculation that the vessel made of carbon fiber was fatigued from previous trips. Tiny cracks not even visible could have existed.

Of course, these people thought they would make it back. They didn’t pay a quarter of a million dollars to die. They obviously believed they were safe. Even though there had been warnings about the construction of the tiny sub, they moved forward on their adventure.

The best any of us can do is to try to make good decisions and we will still have mishaps. You can’t control what others are doing around you and how their actions might impact you. There is always a chance of mechanical failure and human error. We live with hope that we will be able to recuperate from whatever might happen. Often “We walk by faith and not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7.

If we don’t live life with some risks, we aren’t living much of a life, if any life at all.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. l

Proven commodities

Some people define themselves by what they might have been, or could have been, or should have been. It’s no wonder that there is so much depression in our society when so many people are so disappointed in themselves. Life should be seen and managed by life as it is. Granted, some tend to define themselves differently than others in an effort to feel more important or more special than others, but the result is often disappointment, depression, anxiety or confusion.

JOHN WATERBURY

erything in this journey is purposeful, and is all a part of your Book of Life. This Book of Life is not just one book, but it is one book in an endless series of books; a compendium of insights, experiences, of successes and failures, of darkness and light, of faith and fear. And you realize that success in life doesn’t mean never falling down, it simply means picking yourself up every time you do.

One of the rules of life for remaining healthy seems to be that we need to feel positive with ourselves, our lives, and our accomplishments. When we fail to achieve that goal, problems and difficulty seem to multiply. If we define ourselves by our weaknesses or difficulties, we set ourselves up for problems and confusion. Our progression is often compromised and our ability to move through life comfortably is often impeded. At that point, it is often easy to settle for a dysfunctional view of life.

The reality is that we are proven commodities. Before we came to this earth, my guess is that we were taught to manage life, and we were given certain gifts and abilities that would be helpful in achieving some level of happiness. We came here with a purpose and hope. And we have never been alone.

We may have defined ourselves a little bit differently from others, and the contribution that we make in life is directly connected to that definition. We have been taught that we will face trials and challenges that will tend to push us to new limits, and beyond. Everyone goes through this learning process. And while it’s not always an easy one, it’s a necessary one.

We’ve all been faced with challenges that appeared to be too great to manage, and sometimes they were. And you’ve all been through tough times when things went from bad to worse. And when you thought that things just couldn’t get any worse, they did!! So, you picked yourself up once again, preparing yourself not as a victim, but a victor who has developed the confidence that only comes from having paid the price, and weathered the storms of life. And in this process, you developed the insight and acceptance to be able to face other soul-stretching experiences in your journey. In this process, you learned that life is full of uncertainty, but that it can be managed and moved beyond. And when you have that kind of confidence, you discover the beauty that is so abundant.

And you learned that you really can move beyond your fears and your challenges. And you’ve learned that there is a lot of beauty and color in life. But you have to look for it. Ev-

We’re not here because we’re perfect in any way, but because Christ is perfect in all ways. In fact, it is the Savior’s Grace that has made it possible for us to make it through this life. Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to create our Book of Life. Brad Wilcox has emphasized that the Savior’s Grace is not just the light at the end of the tunnel, but His Grace is the light that gets us through the tunnel.

It seems interesting to put it into words, but each of us is on a unique developmental path, and that path makes us different from those around us; not better, just different. Our weaknesses and strengths bring us into the lives of those around us, resulting in changes in our lives that only Heavenly Father can comprehend.

What do you think Heavenly Father has in mind for you? Remember, nothing is wasted; not the good, the bad, or the ugly. Ask yourself what does God want us to learn from this brief experience in mortality? I can think of two ways to respond to this question. We can choose to be miserable, or we can choose to be less miserable. And we can also choose to be happy that we’re on a path that has been made possible by the Savior. Our happiness is up to us. We get to choose.

Remember, especially in the midst of all the uncertainty of our present time, faith doesn’t mean having a perfect knowledge. And change is not our enemy. Change causes us to stretch to higher levels. It is the storms of life that strengthen us to move, to grow beyond where we’ve been. And it was Amelia Ehrhart who wrote: In the midst of all this uncertainty and instability, the most important thing is the decision to act. The rest is just tenacity.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 3-9

NEWS BRIEFS

SDMF career advancements

South Davis Metro Fire announced the career advancements of the following individuals:

Liberty Fest Fireworks and Festivities

Monday, July 3, 5-11 p.m. (Fireworks at 10 p.m.)

Eaglewood Golf Course, 1110 E. Eaglewood Dr., North Salt Lake

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, July 3, 5-8:30 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

West Bountiful Independence

Day Celebration

Monday, July 3, 5-10:30 p.m.

Carnival, concert and fireworks City Park, 550 W. Pages Ln.

Family First Mondays:

Superhero Social

Monday, July 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Layton Rotary Club Fourth of July Breakfast

Tuesday, July 4, 6:30-10:30 a.m.

$5 per plate

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

Layton City Liberty Days

Tuesday, July 4 Parade: 10:30 a.m.

Commons Park Activities and Fireworks: Noon - 11 p.m.

437 N. Wasatch Dr.

Free concert: Wildwood: 8 p.m. Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr. Fireworks: 10 p.m.

West Bountiful Flag Raising and Parade

Tuesday, July 4

Flag Ceremony: 7:30 a.m.

West Bountiful City Hall, 550 N. 800

West Parade: 10 a.m. (Begins at 400 N. 800 West)

Clearfield City Fourth of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4

Parade: 9:30 a.m., (Begins at city hall)

Freedom Festival: 6-10:30 p.m.

Fisher Park, 934 S. 1000 East

Kaysville Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks

Parade: Tuesday, July 4, 10 a.m.

Kaysville Main Street

Food Trucks and Fireworks: Monday, July 4, 7-10 p.m.

Barnes Park, 950 W. 200 North

Independence Day Car-B-Que

Cars, vendors and BBQ

Tuesday, July 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, July 6, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200

South

Summer Concerts in the Park:

Utah Voices

Friday, July 7, 7 p.m.

Bountiful City Park, 200 W. 400 North

Free Friday Film Series: Sleepless in Seattle

Friday, July 7, 7 p.m.

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

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Class for Adults

Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FREE - register at NSLCity.org

NSL City Hall, 10 E. Center St.

Outdoor Summer Movie: Super Mario Brothers

Saturday, July 8 at dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Free Sunday Concert Series:

Joshua Creek

Sunday, July 9, 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.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Look at age when considering who to vote for

This is in response to Glenn Mollette’s June 23, 2023, Davis Journal article, “Don’t vote for a number.” When it comes to elections, make the first thing you look at when considering who to vote for is their age. More than half the U.S. senators are over 65. More than half the U.S. representatives are over 57. The median age of Americans is 38. The problem with politicians is that they never give up their positions willingly. They hang on to the money, power, and fame they can accrue because of their position until their last breath. Instead

of term limits, which politicians won’t pass, let’s impose age limits when we vote. The average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was 44, and more than a dozen of them were 35 or younger. Their average lifespan was 66. If they could have looked into a crystal ball and seen 90-yearold Senator Feinstein, there would have been an age-limit in the Articles. I’m not going to vote for anyone over 65 – and I might lower that number. By the way, I’m 77.

Jo Ellen Ashworth

“We are proud to watch as our employees advance through the ranks and provide the best care possible to our citizens,” a SDMF Facebook post said.

County makes changes to diesel emission testing

Davis County has recently changed its diesel emission testing requirements. Here are the changes that go into effect on Saturday, July 1:

• Diesels that are 1997 and older, and all heavy duty diesels, are now ex -

empt from emissions testing.

• Diesels that are 1998 and newer can now go to any Davis County emission station to get an emissions inspection.

• Beginning on Saturday, July 1, the Davis County Technical Center will no longer conduct diesel emissions inspections.

Residents donate painting to police department

The North Salt Lake Police Department received a painting donated by resident Andrea Hughes, along with John and Becky Edwards that will be displayed in the department. The painting is by Thomas Kinkade, titled “Called to Serve.”

Individuals throwing objects at cars increasing

The Bountiful Police have seen an uptick in individuals throwing objects at vehicles with one woman being hit in the face by a water balloon while driving with the window down. Police said it’s always been a problem but has now become a nightly occurrence. They charged almost 10 people last week for throwing items at cars.

It is a class B misdemeanor per Utah code:

“An actor commits criminal mischief if the actor... recklessly or willfully shoots or propels a missile or other object at or against a motor vehicle, bus, airplane, boat, locomotive, train, railway car, or caboose, whether moving or standing.”

“If you throw or shoot something at a person you’re facing assault charges,” a BPD Facebook post said. “Parents, we are asking you to talk to your kids about their nightly activities. If your children are caught engaging in this sort of activity, expect them to be referred to juvenile court. Anyone over 18 will be charged with criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor. The charge could be more severe if there is injury or property damage.”

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Bountiful City Council James D Harwell

Bountiful City Council Harrison Smith

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Centerville City Council Robyn Thompson Mecham

Centerville City Council William B (Bill) Ince

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WX student’s impact reaches beyond his high school experience

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WOODS CROSS–Alex Brey did more in his senior year than just learn. Brey just graduated from Woods Cross High School and he was involved with everything from playing sports to being a peer for special needs athletes at the Unified Sports Olympics. The 18 year old was recently featured in Rustic Spirit Spotlights for his impact work.

age, Brey said. “Growing up they definitely had me doing stuff to help other families. My church does a lot of service. It’s work but it’s fun to see how it helps others. It’s very satisfying.”

That desire to serve also carried over when he was older, said Brey. “I started doing things (service) myself with friends.”

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“I played soccer, football, basketball and baseball in high school,” said Brey. “In junior high I babysat my neighbor who had special needs. He came to Woods Cross the next year and I played in the special Olympics with him. I had a great time.”

Going into Brey’s senior year, a boy on his team committed suicide over the summer. “We made shirts in his honor to wear at the football game,” said Brey. “His favorite color was dark green and his jersey number was 18. His nickname was ‘bones’ so we put that on the shirt. All the profits went to a suicide prevention cause.”

It was a sad time, he said. “But it was also cool to see everyone come together.”

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Brey said his friends who were student body officers asked him to attend some other events. “I got to know people I wouldn’t have met. It got me out of my bubble and helped me step into new things. I made friends with a lot of different people with different interests like getting involved with the special needs program.”

In addition to his work in school, Brey serves his community. “I’ve done a lot of service in my church,” he said. “I’ve helped cut down trees and do yard work for my neighbors.”

His parents taught him to serve at an early

After serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil, Brey plans to attend the University of Utah and major in sports marketing.

“I did an internship with the head of sponsorships at the U,” he said. “I got to go to games and meet cool people. I love sports and I love talking to people. I had so much fun doing it.”

Brey said his favorite thing is to spend time with family. “I do a lot with family and grandparents. I’m a social guy who likes to help. I’m ready for the next chapter of my life to see what it holds.” l

Board of Education brings important program to Davis

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—In recent years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has made great leaps and bounds in creating accommodations for people with disabilities. Much of this progress has been made in the realm of education, providing the opportunity for students with learning disabilities to succeed.

The Utah State Board of Education just hosted a conference at the Davis Conference Center in Layton illustrating the necessity of these programs and how teachers, parents and students can all integrate them better in the day-to-day of school life.

“Our goal is to ensure each student with disabilities is valued as a visible member of the school community with equal opportunities to contribute,” said Tabitha Pacheco, an official with the Special Education office at the Utah State

Board of Education (USBE). The conference, open to school administrators, general and special education teachers and other educators, didn’t stop there.

“In an effort to make this event available to as many educators as possible, we will be hosting the conference in several locations throughout the state,” Pacheco said.

Not only will educators learn the importance of these programs, but they will also learn of some of the resources available to help them with inclusion. As one educator said of a previous session, “I just can’t stop thinking about that conference…I just want to tell you personally how grateful I am for that training. This was my first official year 2022-23 as a SPED coordinator and the amount of support that I received was amazing.”

For more information on the conference, please contact the Utah State Board of Education. l

ALEX BREY WITH TWO of his peer teammates at the Unified Sports Special Olympics. Brey has been involved with the program throughout high school.

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Bountiful High is redoing not just the football field, but the entire football complex. In the coming months and years, students and the community will see a wider track, the installation of water-conserving turf, and more improvements to bring well-deserved updates to the school’s athletic facilities.

Like other High Schools and colleges, Bountiful High’s new turf field will provide much more longevity to the field. Unlike a traditional grass field, turf provides an almost identical playing surface, without having to water, or trim.

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Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist, serving his patients in Davis County. Dr. Heaton is Board-certified in dermatology, and he is currently a member of the American Society of MOHS Surgeons.

Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. He places a strong empahsis on catering to the retirement population in his community as skin cancer is more prevalent in this age group.

Dr. Heaton earned an undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). His medical degree is from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM). He completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, parafoil kite flying, and spending time with his wife and three children.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

1923

President Harding to motor thru county Tuesday

Wondering what to do with those old sandbags?

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Forty years after the infamous floods of 1983, Utah was once again hit with a surplus of precipitation. Those that were around for those floods knew just how dangerous and damaging they could be and this time, the state was a little better prepared.

In early spring, cities across the state and especially cities near rivers, reservoirs and other bodies of water, began making preparations. Sandbags were dispersed by city officials and residents braced for the worst.

Thankfully, due to this preparation, flood damage across the state has been kept to a minimum, but it has raised another question for many residents: what to do with those old sandbags. There are a few responsible options, but the City of Bountiful has

released a few pointers on what citizens can do now that the flood danger has subsided.

While it is possible to hang on to them for a rainy day, they should not be disposed of in a trash bin or recycling bin, nor should they be placed in a creek or close to the banks where they could fall in and disrupt the natural flow. Officials have said, however, if possible, the sand can be disposed of on personal property.

So, what to do with the bags themselves? Bountiful City officials recommend taking the empty bags to the landfill and while normal dumping fees will apply, it is the most responsible way for both the city and the environment, to dispose of any unwanted sandbags.

For more information on this process, residents should visit https://www.bountifulutah.gov/Sanitation, or contact Bountiful City. l

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Larkin Mortuary is one of the most respected funeral homes in the Salt Lake Valley. Its pioneer founder, George William Larkin, arrived in Utah in 1863, having emigrated from Cambridge, England. He started the Larkin tradition of arranging funerals in 1885. Today, with six generations of history serving Utah families, four mortuaries, cremation facilities and two cemeteries, Larkin Mortuary remains locally owned and family managed.

Larkin’s vertically integrated services also provide a premier floral shop, monument, urn and vault manufacturing facilities, and beautiful memorial meeting and luncheon facilities. Multilingual staff honor and facilitate important traditions of many cultures.

President Harding will honor the people of this county by motoring from Ogden to Salt Lake, Tuesday, June 26, leaving the Junction City at 9:25 a.m. and arriving in Salt Lake City at 11 a.m. He will not make any stops in the county, except at Bountiful where he will talk for ten minutes at the Bountiful Tabernacle. He will only drive about eight or ten miles an hour through the towns.

The county commissioners, together with the Mayors of the several towns of the county, will welcome the presidential party at the line and accompany them through the county.

1933

Lagoon is prepared for large July 4th crowd

Lagoon, the Fun spot of Utah, is prepared to accommodate thousands of pleasure seekers on July 4th, according to Mr. J. M. Bamberger, general manager of the resort company. Added parking space to accommodate 1,000 more autos has been acquired. The flowers and shrubs are now at the very height of their beauty. Many hundred people will spread their picnic lunches on the spacious lawns under the trees.

The dance floor has been entirely decorated in the various colors of the rainbow and the floor is in wonderful condition. The orchestra has been enlarged and the newest-type amplifying system has been installed by the Radio Sound and Service Company of Salt Lake City, Utah.

1943

Army kit bags completed by Davis Red Cross Workers at the Davis County chapter of the American Red Cross are busily engaged these days in making up comfort bags for our men in the armed forces.

Fifty kits have been completed within the past week and half of the contents were donated by the Junior Red Cross of Davis County, it was reported by Mrs. F. B. Muir, executive secretary.

Charles A. Larsen, chapter chairman, is grateful to all Red Cross workers for the time donated and work accomplished in all phases of Red Cross activities, which is so necessary for the well-being of the men on the fighting front, as well as civilians of war-torn countries, who desperately need our aid, and for possible emergencies on the home front.

1953 Orchard and North Salt Lake News

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Peek and family recently returned from a wonderful vacation trip, They stopped at Las Vegas, Nevada, to visit with Mrs. Peek’s brother, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Knowlden and family. Then on to California where they visited Mr. Peeks’s niece, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Swift and family, at Bellflower. At San Diego, they looked up serviceman Jack Moss, who is sta-

tioned there. They spent a day and a night in old Mexico. On the way home they visited Mr. Peek’s father and mother in Payson.

Don’t forget the dinner sponsored by the Orchard ward Relief Society Saturday, June 27. It is for the benefit of the Val Verda-South Davis stake building fund. The price will be $10 per family.

1963 Heart Assn. supports discouraging smoking

The American Heart Association has gone on record for the first time in favor of active steps to discourage cigarette smoking as harmful to health.

The action came when the association’s board of directors this month adopted a report on smoking and cardiovascular disease prepared by a special committee of physicians and scientists.

The move opens the way for the association to work with other health groups in educational campaigns aimed at discouraging the general public, and particularly teenagers and adults with a high risk of coronary disease, from acquiring or persisting in the smoking habit.

1973

Pressure water in Farmington?

Interested Farmington citizens are asking when the pressurized irrigation project will be given the go-ahead in the city.

Mayor LeGrande Gregory has announced that this project was even given final approval in Washington, D.C. many months ago. It has not been funded and it would be hazardous to attempt to guess when it will be, he said.

This is one of the projects which will have to wait for funding and the city board will continue to do everything possible to keep this project alive. The budget meeting was held in the city hall on Wednesday evening and approved by the council. A questionnaire was sent out to every home and citizens are asked to respond to the seven questions outlined in the Newsletter.

1983

Btfl. approves site for new Albertson’s BOUNTIFUL—Plans for a neighborhood shopping center on the southeast corner of 500 South and Main Street has received approval of the Bountiful City Council.

Anchored by a full-line Albertson’s supermarket, the proposed plaza will also include a couple of retail shops, according to developer Walt Gasser. He said the project will cost an estimated $3.5 million and will encompass seven lots between Main and 100 East and south of 500 South to Mill Creek. “The Sessions home on the corner and a couple of other homes will remain,” said Mr. Gasser. “However, a few other homes will be purchased to make access to the center which will be built primarily to the rear of homes and an apartment complex in the area.”

OUTDOORS

Department of Wildlife provides safety tips for visitors to Antelope Island

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

ANTELOPE ISLAND—One of the most important services that Antelope Island State Park renders is to Utah’s ecology. In the late 1800s, American Bison had almost been hunted to extinction, with fewer than 1,000 left but on Antelope Island, they are thriving.

The herd on Antelope Island ranges anywhere from 515-700 depending on the season and calving and is only one of many bison herds in the intermountain west. Since the overhunting in the 1800s, many conservation efforts have been made to bring these majestic creatures back from the brink.

Still, their numbers are nowhere near where they once were and where at one time settlers could look out and see many herds roaming the plains, it takes much more work to be able to see them in their natural habitat. It is perhaps because of that fact that occasionally, the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) comes across the occasional injury caused by bison.

While rare, the DWR has cited the cause of the majority of these incidents as proximity. “People usually get too close,” Antelope Island Park Manager Jeremy Shaw said.

“They always want to get closer and closer for photos. And any time there is a dangerous interaction with wildlife, it’s usually because the person got too close.”

With as relatively small as Antelope Island is, the Bison herd can be hard to miss, but how can visitors interact with these animals safely? The DWR has provided a list of ways to safely appreciated these animals without endangering either the visitor or the bison themselves.

• If you see a bison and it stops what it is doing and starts paying attention to you, you are too close and should slowly back away.

• If a bison is in the middle of the road, wait for it to pass. Do not get out of your vehicle.

• If a bison is on the side of the road, feel free to slowly drive past it. But again, stay inside your vehicle.

• If you see a bison in the distance, do not walk across the rangeland to get closer to it. Take your photos from a safe distance.

• If you are hiking and a bison is close to you or on the trail, you should either back away and return the way you came, or leave the trail and give the animal a very wide berth when passing it. It is OK to go off the trail if your safety is at risk.

“We’ve got trail restrictions on Antelope

to extinction, are slowly making a comeback. Courtesy photo

Island in the backcountry, but safety trumps those rules,” Shaw said. “If you are in the backcountry hiking and you come across any wildlife that’s in your path, we urge you to travel around it. Whatever distance you think

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you should remain from the animal, double it – that’s how far back you should stay.”

More information on these and other important wildlife safety tips can be found at https://www.wildawareutah.org/wildlife/. l

‘Les Misérables’ returns to Utah with a dazzling production

By Peri Kinder peri.k@davisjournal.com

Utah audiences adore “Les Misérables” and the touring production at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater is sure to reawaken that love with its gorgeous sets, beautiful staging and soaring music. It really shouldn’t work. Who sets a musical during the unsuccessful and bloody 1832 uprising in Paris against King Louis-Philippe, with a cast of criminals, prostitutes, miscreants and bawdy innkeepers? But work it does, with lead characters bringing the house down with their strong vocal performances.

“Les Misérables” is still the most popular musical in the world, with a magnificent score that includes crowd favorites like “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “Master of the House” and the anthem “One Day More.”

The Tony Award-winning production, with music by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, presented by Cameron Mackintosh, is based on Victor Hugo’s novel that tells the story of Jean Valjean (Nick Cartell), a man who serves a 19-year prison sentence for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s family. When he breaks parole, he is tracked by the relentless, misguided and unforgiving police officer Javert (Preston Truman Boyd) as their paths cross several times over the course of their lives.

Davis Rotary gives important updates

CENTERVILLE-FARMINGTON

ROTARY NAMES NEW PRESIDENT

The Centerville-Farmington Rotary Club introduced their new club president Dr. Dennis Knoles on June 8. He will begin his service on July 1. He will succeed Dick Leatham, who will finish his one year term on June 30. Knoles, a long time Centerville resident, will serve as club president for the second time. He first served as club president nearly 30 years ago.

“Many things in Rotary have changed during that time, but the bedrock of service above self is still the foundation of this wonderful organization,” said Knoles. He plans to continue the Rotary club’s legacy of providing meaningful service both locally and throughout the world.

“We invite any who live or work in our area to come to one of our meetings and learn more about Rotary. Our club meets most Thursdays at 6:50 a.m. at Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main St.” See cfrotary. com for more information.

L to R: Dick Leatham and Dennis Knoles

Valjean adopts and raises Cosette (Addie Morales), the daughter of Fantine (Haley Dortch), one of his factory workers who resorts to prostitution and tragically dies. The innkeepers, Thenardier (Matt Crowle) and Madame Thenardier (Christina Rose Hall), who neglectfully and abusively raised Cosette as a child, provide much-needed comic relief from the doom and gloom of Hugo’s novel, and their performances are top-notch.

As Valjean tries to redeem his dark past, Cosette falls in love with Marius (Gregory Lee Rodriguez), a student who gets caught up in the revolution. His friend and daughter of the innkeepers, Eponine (Christine Heesun Hwang), helps him connect with Cosette, even though Eponine is heartbreakingly in love with Marius.

As the uprising is quashed and most of the visionary (if delusional) young men are killed, Valjean and Javert meet for the final fateful time and, later, Valjean has the opportunity to bring great joy to Cosette through a heroic act.

This musical has it all. Love, redemption, battle, loss, grief, secrets, raunchy lyrics, devotion and sacrifice. The production is lush and gorgeous and is a beautiful reimaging that keeps this timeless show in the hearts of its fans. Which are many, in Utah.

“Les Misérables” runs at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater through Sunday, July 2. Visit saltlakecountyarts.org/events/ les-miserables for ticket information. l

CENTERVILLEFARMINGTON ROTARY HONORS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

John Andrews, a stellar volunteer at the Bountiful Food Pantry, was recently honored as the Centerville-Farmington Rotary Club Citizen of the Year. Andrews was recognized for his dedicated and wide-ranging service to the Food Pantry. “John can always be relied upon to serve wherever we need him, often on short notice,” Chris Dammert, Director of Operations at the Food Pantry said. Congratulations to John Andrews, 2023 Citizen of the Year!

L to R: Bryce Peterson, Samuel Peterson, John Andrews, Dick Leatham

BISON, ALMOST HUNTED

NICK CARTELL STARS as Jean Valjean in the beautiful production of “Les Misérables” which runs at the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater through July 2.

Photo courtesy of the “Les Misérables” tour

Bookings are listed as reported to the Journal from the DC Sheriff’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and convicted.

Key: 1F, 2F, 3F degrees of felonies; MA, MB, MC degrees of misdemeanors

June 21

Daniel C, Bodon, Discharge of firearms, 3F, Murder, 2F, Obstruction of justice, 3F.

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

Keenan T. Duff, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Conner S. Russell, Two counts of aggravated Assault, 3F.

Cindie Taft, Driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Lacie A. Weaver, Retail theft - value >= $5000, 3F.

June 22

Rohan K. Alexander, Disarming a police officer - firearm, 1F, Disarming a police officer - energy device, 3F.

Justine R. Anstine, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Daniel R. Bates, Property damage/destructionloss >=$5000, 3F, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Jamin C. Buttars, Driving under the influencetwo or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Nathan M. Johnston, Aggravated assault, 3F.

George Maes, Fail to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

Gary L. Peterson, Burglary, 2F.

Leon B. Riley, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Arthur E. Sida, Burglary, 2F.

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

Smith B. Webster, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F.

Ryan A. Wilson, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of financial card, 3F.

June 23

David B. Darrington, Burglary, 3F.

Scott R. Fesler, Two counts of aggravated assault, 3F.

Barton E. Gross, Two counts of violation of pretrial protective order, 3F.

Sherry D. Howard, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of financial card, 3F.

Christian M. Martinez, Unlawful acquisition/ possession/transfer of financial card, 3F.

Alberto D. Morales, Possession of weapon by restricted person, 3F, Prohibited uses of identification card, 3F.

Michael L. Pemberton, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Nikki N. Redford, Theft from a person of another, 3F.

Steven J. Stoedter, Retail theft - firearm or operable motor vehicle, 2F.

June 24

Diesel B. Adams, Forcible sexual abuse, 2F.

Luiz Baz Lagunas, Arrest on warrant, 3F, Possession of forgery writing/device, 3F.

Ronald Griffin Jr., Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F, Distribution of a controlled substance, 2F.

Christopher L. Lyons, Driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Isaac J. Rawlings, Two counts of aggravated assault, 3F.

Kirsty L. Weber, Obstruction of justice, 3F.

David A. Wilson, Unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of financial card, 3F, Unflawfully possessing the ID of another - Documents of 3-99 individuals, 3F, Transaction of dangerous weapon by class 1 restricted person 2F, Theft - firearm or operable motor vehicle, 2F.

June 25

Kendra J. Colson, Identity fraud - value <$5000, 3F.

Aiden J. Schneider, Driving under the influence, first offense in 10 years, 3F.

June 26

Jari C. Carson, Terroristic threat, 2F, Tampering with a witness, 3F.

Jesse A. Delagarza, Possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, 2F.

Savannah H. Gonzales, Assault against an officer, 3F.

Angelo January, Retail theft - value < $500, 3F.

Spencer R. Niederhauser, Sexual abuse of a child, 1F.

Tayden T. Palmer, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Randall S. Parker, Purchase/transfer/possession/use of a firearm by restricted person, 3F, Two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, 2F.

Quincey E. Plunkett, Theft/receiving >= $5000

Nathaniel E. Reese, Possession of a controlled substance within a correctional facility, 3F.

Justin W. Replogle, Distribution of controlled substance, 3F.

Alecia V. Robertson, Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, 3F.

Avery H. Robinson, Rape, 1F.

June 27

Victor P. Buchi, Retail theft (shoplifting), 3F.

Christopher G. Caramillo, Retail theft, - value >= $5000, 3F.

Rene J. Guzman, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Jonathan P. Haws, Unauthorized control for an extended time, 3F, Theft/receiving - value >= $5000, 2F.

Lavaughn A. Jackson, Two counts of robbery, 2F, Three counts of possession of controlled substance, marijuana/spice, 3F.

Kaysville ranks #2 in ‘Utah’s 10 Safest Cities of 2023’ report

By Cindi Mansell c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

KAYSVILLE—After analyzing the latest violent and property crime data from the FBI, SafeWise just released its 9th annual “Utah’s 10 Safest Cities of 2023” report. SafeWise is the leading online resource for all things safety and security. They tout they are real people seeking the best products to help people live their safest, smartest life. They also believe simplifying home security and safety helps bring peace of mind to families.

The top five safest cities in Utah include: Lone Peak, Kaysville, Syracuse, Herriman, and Spanish Fork. Kaysville City ranks second in the state for safety. In the past 12 months, 21% of Utahns have experienced property crime, which is above the national average of 19%. Additionally, 58% of Utahns are most concerned about package theft. According to the 2023 State of Safety report, Utah is less concerned overall about crime and safety than most of the country, with the least-worrisome issues being violent crime and gun violence. Chances are people who live in one of Utah’s 10 safest cities have even less to worry about, especially when it comes to violence and property crime.

“This ranking is a testament to the tireless efforts and commitment of our law enforcement officials and first responders who work tirelessly to keep our community safe and secure,” Mayor Tami Tran said.“Their hard work and dedication are truly commendable, and we are honored to work alongside them. It is also because of the collaboration and hard work of all city departments, who work together to provide amenities and resources to keep our community safe. From our public works department to our power and parks and rec depart -

ment; everyone plays a vital role in ensuring that Kaysville remains a safe and thriving city. I am proud to lead a city that values collaboration and teamwork, and we will continue to work together to make Kaysville the best it can be. As a City Council we will continue to support and prioritize their efforts, ensuring that Kaysville remains a safe and welcoming place for all residents and visitors.”

SafeWise listed key statistics about Utah as including a much smaller percentage of violent crime than across most of the country (including robberies, murders, and aggravated assaults). Utah saw no mass shooting incidents in 2022. The top form of personal protection used by Utah respondents this survey year was a pocketknife (44%). This is higher than the national average of 43%. Forty-one percent of Utahns say their personal safety has been affected by the pandemic (the U.S. average being 44%).

SafeWise uses FBI crime statistics to rank cities in each state and across the country. To add extra insight and depth to that assessment, they include demographic information and the results of their proprietary State of Safety Research Study (the fifth annual nationwide survey was held in 2022 to find out Americans’ top safety concerns). Over the past five years, SafeWise has polled more than 25,000 Americans about their attitudes and perceptions around safety and crime. This data helps compare perceptions of safety and danger to the reality of crime statistics.

The “safest” cities rankings are intended to highlight cities with low crime rates and ignite conversation and action around how to make all cities and communities safer. To see what cities rounded out the rest of the rankings, click here: https://www.safewise.com/blog/ safest-cities-utah/ l

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Monday

Claim to Fame

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

In this game show hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas (of the Jonas Brothers), celebrities’ relatives step outside their famous family member’s shadow and live together under one roof, concealing their identity in the quest for their own fame and fortune.

Cruel Summer

FREE 11 p.m.

Season 2 continues with an all-new episode, taking viewers back to Y2K, where sparks fly at Luke’s birthday party. Relationships are tested as Megan becomes more distant from Luke, and later, Megan obsesses over an interesting letter she received.

Tuesday Independence Day: Resurgence

A&E 6 p.m.

Serving as a sequel to the 1996 film “Independence Day”, this film picks up 20 years later. An alien mother ship is approaching Earth with plans to attack, and humanity must spring into action. The film stars Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, and more.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (5) KSL 7 p.m.

This spectacle features approximately 25 minutes of fireworks from at least 5 barges, enough for about 1,900 explosions per minute. The 47th annual event will feature patriotic musical performances leading to a grand finale that will leave you breathless.

Wednesday

Nancy Drew

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

In this series’ fourth and final season, Nancy Drew (Kennedy McMann) launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery that have been dug up and stolen — or have possibly risen. Alex Saxon co-stars.

Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

The competition boils on as Chef Gordon Ramsay presides over an exciting episode, testing the latest and greatest food and drink industry professionals, as he continues his search for the next name in culinary entrepreneurship, worthy of his investment.

TELEVISION GUIDE

Mission: Impossible Behind-theScenes Special

(2) KUTV 8:30 p.m.

This “behind-the-scenes” special feature airs in advance of the release of “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One” – the seventh installment of the series – taking a look at the meticulous planning that brings Tom Cruise’s adventures to life.

Thursday

The Chase

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

Sara Haines hosts a new episode of this fast-paced quiz show, in which three contestants must face off against Brad Rutter (the “Chaser”), who is eager to put their brain power to the test as he tries to prevent the players from winning a cash prize.

So Help Me Todd

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

In this episode, Margaret (Marcia Gay Harden) represents Susan’s (Inga Schlingmann) good friend in a hostile work environment lawsuit. When Todd (Skylar Astin) gets sick, Margaret must get the job done by going undercover at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Friday

Tough as Nails

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Filmed in Hamilton, Ont., the fifth season of this reality show features essential work ers who are ready to put their strength, agility, endurance, life skills and mental toughness to the test, competing in challenges set at real-life job sites.

Moonshine

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

In the premiere of this dramedy series, viewers meet the dysfunctional Finley-Cullens family. Lidia (Jennifer Finnigan) returns home from New York for her aunt’s funeral, but a sur prise inheritance ignites a feud with her rival sister.

Saturday

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982

Painting With John

HBO 9 p.m.

In the Season 3 finale of this unscripted series, musician, actor, director and –most importantly – painter John Lurie shares his appreciation for his long-time assistant and friend Nesrin and puts the spotlight on his epic collection of luminary toast.

Saturday

PGA of America Special

(2) KUTV 11 a.m.

From Annika Sorenstam to Suzy Whaley and Nancy Lopez, there’ve been a long list of women who’ve been trailblazers in the world of women’s golf. This special examines how they’ve shaped the game and how they continue to shape it in the 21st century.

V.C. Andrews’ Dawn

LIFE 6 p.m.

“Part 1” follows as young Dawn (Bree Bassinger) goes to stay with her real family after learning the shocking truth about the people who raised her. Soon after, Dawn learns that even her biological family has dark and twisted secrets of their own.

Sunday The Righteous Gemstones

A new episode airs from Season 3 of this popular series, starring Danny McBride, Adam DeVine, John Goodman, Edi Patterson and more. The story continues, following three generations of a famous televangelist family with a taste for deviance and greed.

D.I. Ray KUED 9 p.m.

In the series premiere of this British police procedural, D.I. Rachita Ray (Parminder Nagra) is promoted to homicide but instantly realizes she is a “token” hire for the squad. The series also stars: Ian PulestonDavies; Jessica Temple; and Gemma Whelan.

It’s a regular “Geek Fest” when “Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982” premieres Saturday, July 8, on the CW. This special episode takes a totally tubular look at the greatest geek year in cinema – 1982 – featuring conversations with stars, directors, writers, producers, and critics, all sharing insights about the films of ‘82.

Celebrity Profile

By Dana Simpson TV Media

Horror and comedy

may seem like opposite ends of the spectrum to most, but those in the business may argue, like actor/director Eli Roth (“Cabin Fever,” 2002), that “horror is like comedy” in many ways. Approachable from many different angles and in many different styles, horror is a lot like comedy in that what makes people laugh — or tremble with fear — is a unique and very personal experience. As such, it should come as no surprise to see some of comedy’s finest star in TV and film designed to scare and unsettle audiences.

In that vein, Prime Video’s “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” premiering Friday, July 7, stars one of the comedy world’s most enduring figures: Marc Maron. Best known as of late for his candid celebrity interviews and biting wit in his “WTF with Marc Maron” podcast, Maron stars in the series as Long Island landlord Gideon Pearlman, the newest owner of a building used as lodging, a massage therapy parlor and — how to put it delicately? — some more unsavory wrongdoings. Based on the podcast of the same name, the Blumhouse horror drama also stars Justina Machado (“One Day at a Time”), Alejandro Hernandez (“New Amsterdam”), Judy Reyes (“Scrubs”) and K. Todd Freeman (“The Cider House Rules,” 1999).

Born Marcus David Maron on Sept. 27, 1963, the future comedian lived in his hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey, until he was six years old and his father’s work as an Air Force surgeon moved his family out of state. As a result, Maron and his brother spent their shared childhood between New Jersey, Alaska and New Mexico with their parents.

Mexicans celebrate “Grito de Dolores”

(meaning “Cry of Dolores”) on September 15. On that day in 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the town of Dolores, made a speech demanding the freedom of Mexico from Spain. Now on this day, the president rings the original bell from Father Hidalgo’s church and recites Hidalgo’s original speech. The president ends with the cry, “Viva México!” which can be heard the rest of the night during celebrations, fireworks and other fun activities.

People in Poland celebrate their independence on November 11 when citizens place flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate soldiers who have died for their country.

Citizens attend parades and ceremonies, wearing Poland’s colors: red and white. In Warsaw, the capital city, thousands of runners participate in the annual Independence Day Run.

Karan’s Kite

The night before Independence Day in India, the president of the country gives a speech about how the country is doing.

On the day itself, August 15, citizens gather and watch their country’s flag being hoisted to the top of the flagpole.

This happens at offices, homes and schools. Afterwards, families and friends get together and enjoy delicious food.

Lots of people also fly kites on Independence Day to symbolize India’s freedom from the British on August 15, 1947.

Karan’s kite has stripes. His kite has a tail, but not a short one. Karan doesn’t like polka dots on kites. It is not a box kite.

Country Search

Look through the newspaper to find the names of five or more countries. Find these countries on a map of the world. Why was each country mentioned in your newspaper?

Most Independence Day celebrations _____________ include setting off fireworks. The exploding excitement of fireworks had its origins in a __________ in China.

About 1,000 years ago, a Chinese cook _______ three ingredients _____________ found in kitchens at that time. A _________ from the cooking fire ____________ his concoction into a blast of sparks! Some say this was the _________ firework. The three ingredients were saltpeter (used for pickling _________), sulfur (used to make _____________ fires hotter) and charcoal (the

wood from the cooking fire).

After reading this page, write three short statements for each country that sum up how independence is celebrated there. Poland is done for you.

My Best Birthday

What was your best birthday celebration ever?