The Davis Journal | July 14, 2023

Road buckles on US-89

Rising temperatures cause problems on Utah roads. page 5

Kaysville Theatre a community staple page 4

Davis County book highlights 2022 events page 9

Davis Tech, Davis School District form partnership for concurrent enrollment

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—In a firstof-its-kind partnership between a technical college and a school district, Davis Technical College (Davis Tech) and the Davis School District (DSD) signed an agreement last week that would allow high school students to receive concurrent enrollment credit between the two.

“It’s typically with higher education,” said DSD Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Logan Toone. “We’ve been doing that for a good many years.”

It was a concerted effort largely led by Davis Tech President Darin Brush, he said. “We met regularly to see what overlaps there were in a CTE high school course and a Davis Tech course. We gathered teachers from both and matched them up with their counterparts. They were tasked to work together to find places where there were overlaps with what they do in high school as well as at Davis Tech. The end result was a pathway for dual credit for students.”

Students dual enrolled at the Catalyst Center generate high school credit for CTE classes and are simultaneously enrolled in a Davis Tech course, Toone said. “It’s truly in concert with the concurrent enrollment with colleges that the community has come to know.”

“This is an example of how visionary President Brush is,” said Stacey Hutchings, Senior Advisor for Secondary Students at Davis Tech. “Davis Tech is innovative and willing to try new

things to serve more secondary students.”

For example, if a student takes Culinary I in high school and decides to go through the program at Davis Tech, they’ve already taken those classes,” she said. “They would be duplicated so they would have to retake the class. This gives them a direct pipeline so credit already earned from high school CTE classes can be expedited to Davis Tech.”

Students, parents and counselors clarify what the student wants to do in the future related to CTE and Davis Tech, said

Please see PARTNERSHIP: pg. 5

Suit against legislature alleges partisan gerrymandering

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

Whenthe legislature went through the redistricting process in 2021, many Utah residents were upset that they had disregarded the recommendations of the independent commission created to follow more closely the will of the voters. The League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government filed suit in Utah’s 3rd Judicial Court in March 2022 alleging the legislature “enacted an extreme partisan gerrymander when it approved the new maps.”

The definition of gerrymandering is “the manipulation of the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.” Redistricting takes place every 10 years.

“The legislature has used every tactic in the book against it,” said Katie Wright, executive director of Better Boundaries. “The maps are egregious. We feel strongly that voters should choose their candidates. Gerrymandering the maps insulates politicians from accountability.”

It leaves power unchecked, she said. “Politicians are working for their own self interests. It helps them avoid a competitive election and a hard campaign.”

NATO Summit to be held this week

As this week’s NATO summit approaches, two major developments have taken place in the lead up to the meeting. The most surprising news is that Turkey has dropped its formal opposition to Sweden joining NATO. Up until this week, Turkey had spoken out against Sweden’s membership due to what it saw as Sweden’s soft approach to the Kurdish resistance organization the PKK. It was widely believed that Turkey was holding out for admittance to the European Union in exchange for Sweden’s admittance to NATO, though that appears to no longer be the case. In another development, President Joe Biden will be meeting with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky during the summit to discuss security issues.

‘1000 Year rainfall’ covers parts of the Northwest

Rainfall totalling almost 8 inches fell in West Point, New York in six hours on Sunday, in what is being called a “once in a millennium level” event. Large amounts of rain also fell up and down the coast, as well as throughout the region as far west as Pennsylvania. Flooding and water alerts are in effect throughout the northwest, with one death having already been attributed to the torrential storm. New England, Vermont, and Connecticut are also in danger of severe flooding over the next few days.

Colorado man cited for landing helicopter in Grand Teton

On Saturday around 3 p.m., Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers responded to a call that a helicopter had landed on the west shore of Jackson Lake, inside Grand Teton National Park. According to officials from the park, rangers located the copter as well as pilot Peter Smith and a companion picnicking along the lake. Smith, the owner of West Elk Air in Gunnison, was charged with two violations under the Code of Federal Regulations: “operating or using aircraft on lands or waters other than at locations designated pursuant to special regulations” and “use of aircraft shall be in accordance with regulations of the FAA.” If convicted, Smith could be fined $5,000.

DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, Dan Linford (left) and Davis Tech President Darin Brush shake hands after signing a concurrent enrollment agreement.

Photo courtesy of Davis Tech

PHARMACY TECH STUDENTS at the Catalyst Center count out pills. Students will be able to get high school credit and receive Davis Tech credit as well.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government march at the Utah Supreme Court on Tuesday. The groups have filed a lawsuit against partisan gerrymandering.

Courtesy photo

The history behind Farmington City’s most recent acquisition: The Old Rock Mill

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—Scattered all along the Intermountain West, historical areas, artifacts, and even buildings can be found if you know where to find them. Great lengths have been taken to ensure the survival of each of these, utilizing historical landmark status, museums, and more. Now, Farmington City has just taken one huge step forward to preserving one such building.

Constructed in the 1850s by the nephews of Willard Richards, the Old Rock Mill was an early staple in Farmington. Taking more than a few years to complete, as the stone and timbers were hewn by hand, the Rock Mill was originally constructed, like many mills of the time, to grind and produce meal and flour.

That wasn’t the only purpose the mill would serve, however. In 1906, the mill was converted into one of the first power stations in the area, using the water wheel to serve as a hydroelectric power station. This experiment, though ambitious in scope, was rela-

tively short-lived, and the mill soon became storage, and an ice house, wherein people would store cut ice before the advent of practical refrigeration.

It wasn’t until 1960 that the mill was once again put on the map for the residents of Farmington as “The Heidelberg Restaurant.” The Heidelberg served, as one might expect, German cuisine in the pristine surroundings of the Farmington foothills, and the elegant surroundings of the Old Rock Mill itself. Unfortunately, due to various circumstances, the Heidelberg closed down in 1989, and the mill and surrounding property fell into disrepair. It stayed that way, abandoned, and in shambles until it was privately purchased, and restored by Tom Owens, who has just sold the property to Farmington City. The idea behind the sale will be one of preservation. Owens has worked meticulously for years to maintain and restore the property, and now teams of professionals with Farmington City will be able to do the same for generations to come. The city reportedly plans to preserve the mill as it stands, without developing the grounds further. l

That’s why voters asked for an independent commission, Wright said. “It makes sense to keep people voting with their neighbor. The maps divided up the community unnecessarily. It makes some of our votes diluted.”

It’s against the constitution, she said. “The Utah Constitution makes it clear that the power should be with the people of Utah. It’s been a clear standard that it should be with the voters not politicians.”

The Utah Supreme Court heard from both the plaintiffs and defendants on Tuesday. A decision had not been made by press time.

“If we prevail it will go back to the district court,” said Wright. “They’ll finally get to hear the facts of the case.”

The legislature knows how voters feel, she said. “An independent commission was created and voters

were overwhelmingly in support of it. When the legislature posted the maps on (that) Friday there were 500 people online and it crashed the website.”

There was an overflow of people at the legislature, Wright said. “Utahns believed politicians had acted in their own self interest, 99% spoke vehemently against the maps.” Wright said the support has been wonderful. “The public will keep fighting. Utahns need to stay engaged. We believe it doesn’t matter what your ZIP code is. Everyone has the right to vote.” l

THE OLD ROCK MILL

Photo courtesy of www.Rockmill.com

REP. PAUL RAY (LEFT) and Sen. Scott Sandall hold a press conference at the Capitol in 2021 to explain the process of redistricting.

Photo by Becky Ginos

Red Barn helps men broken by addiction and crime reinvent themselves

By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Anyone who has played Monopoly knows that Park Place is one of the premier properties to buy. The Red Barn Academy’s new graduate housing is a play on the popular board game. They had a ribbon cutting on June 29 to open the doors of the new facility.

The academy is a two year program to help men who have been broken by addiction and crime to reinvent themselves through honesty and accountability.

“Park Place is transitional housing,” said Michael Haws Executive Director. “Students have three or four career opportunities waiting when they graduate from the program. They are well behaved, work hard and will be successful employees but the housing piece can be difficult.”

In Utah landlords can deny housing to anyone, he said. “They pull their record and won’t rent to them. While they’re finding a place to live they can go across the street.”

They can stay there for a year and they pay $500 in rent, said Haws. “When they move out they can go to the landlord and show that they’ve paid rent on time and say ‘give me a shot.’ The goal is transitional housing as a stepping stone to their own independence.”

Students are supervised and have to do drug testing, he said. “They’re still very involved in the Red Barn. We invite them back for dinner, etc. The key to success is connection.”

At Red Barn everyone is a brother, Haws said. “We’re like minded to stay sober and live a happy and joyous life. We’re not a drug program. We teach accountability and responsibility so they can be productive in the community. We believe if they develop integrity and healthy coping skills they’ll never go back to drugs and alcohol.”

There are signs everywhere that say “opioids kill,” he said. “They are selling fear. They don’t focus on the problem. We focus on kindness, love, hard work and responsibility. We teach that you’re 100% responsible for what you do.”

The ribbon cutting was held on a spe-

cial day because June 29 was when Haws’ little brother Dustin died in a sober living home. “There was no structure and unfortunately we lost him,” Haws said. “He was 21 years old.”

That changed the trajectory of the Haws family’s lives. “We wondered what we could do so that another family doesn’t have to go through what we did.”

Haws said he was addicted to drugs and alcohol himself. “One month after he died, on July 26, 2012 I had my last drink.”

Together with his father, Haws started looking at programs after reading and studying information about therapeutic communities that were based on hard work and discipline. “It jumped off the page,” he said. “We visited programs in California and Italy, all for research development.”

His father built a little red barn on the property in 2008, Haws said. “He didn’t know why it just felt right. We were farmers. Fast forward to 2012 and the family thought they would take the barn to help people like Dustin. AA and Al Anon meetings met there. But we decided we needed to do something more.”

Haws said at the beginning of Red Barn they were mowing lawns for $25 and the whole yard for $50. “I was the trash and laundry guy. I held every position from top to bottom.”

Now the academy has seven moving trucks, a thrift store and the Sticky Bird restaurant all run by its students. “We started with two employees (at Red Barn) and now we have 11,” said Haws. “Ten of them are graduates of the program. We believe in each one, teach one. They go through a staff-in-training program. We meet with them and if that goes well we hire them and give them the opportunity to work at Red Barn. It’s a stepping stone to give them the foundation to move on and free up an opportunity for the next guy.”

The academy is not a lockdown facility, said Haws. “We don’t take arsonists, or anyone with capital punishment or sexual crimes. Anyone perceived as a threat to the community goes to prison instead of Red Barn. Twenty percent of the men are walkins and are homeless. The other 80 percent send us letters from jail or prison.”

It’s a free program, he said. “There’s

no federal funding or tax. We’re a social enterprise program with movers, a thrift store and Sticky Bird. We’re saving taxpayers the $30,000 it would have cost to

incarcerate them. We’re actually rehabilitating them so they can reinvent themselves and learn healthy habits so they can be an asset to the community.” l

Woods Cross resident and others, bring history to life

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

All over the state of Utah, Independence Day celebrations lit up the night and filled the week with parades, activities, barbecues, and more. There was one event, however, that was unique in scope and transported visitors back in time.

In the Scera Park, in Orem, two tent cities sprung up seemingly overnight. One, very well known, was the Colonial Festival, with living historians and reenactors portraying people and occupations from the American Revolution. The other, however, while still very much historical, was much more modern.

The Military History Days encampment is the product of many years of trial and error and represents the hard work of dozens of people bringing back to life the history of the men and women who served in World War II, and, according to many visitors, it really is like stepping back in time.

Visitors to the encampment rounded a corner and were met with an avenue of actual World War II-era tents, with friendly living historians in period-accurate uniforms presenting at each tent. They would walk past the information post, pick up a passport and map, and step out of 2023, and into 1943.

Sounds of aircraft, and the music of the 1940s drifted over the air as over 6,000 kids and adults alike raced to participate in each activity, filling out their passports with stamps to earn a prize and learn a little something along the way. Among the popular displays about women’s service, and aviation, one display consistently drew crowds.

At the end of the encampment, visitors couldn't help but be drawn to a collection of World War II-era jeeps, from Willys and Ford, in various states of repair. Groups of living historians in accurate uniform coveralls worked tirelessly on each, performing routine maintenance, and restoring the jeeps to working order. It looked just like a 1940s field mechanic shop.

One such mechanic was Briton Christensen Earle, of Woods Cross. Briton, who had his own WWII jeep, “Milk

and Cookies” there, spent much of the time from Saturday, July 1, through July 4 working on, and talking about vintage vehicles, has a clear passion for the subject matter.

“I got into living history when I was a kid,” said Earle. “I watched a lot of documentaries on the world wars, so naturally, I started collecting and ended up meeting the Utah Military History Group which is what brought me into living history.”

“It’s important to preserve our past and remember how far we as a civilization have come since then,” Earle said. “It’s also important to remember those who have fought and bled for generations to come.”

An event like Military History Days takes a lot of work:

months of preparation, and countless hours in planning, setup and execution, so, why do it? “I love being able to teach and show younger generations what was used to fight one of the biggest conflicts of our history,” said Earle. “I hope people can gain a knowledge and appreciation for the people who fought and the equipment those people used.”

This won’t be the last opportunity residents have to visit Military History Days either. The non-profit organization plans to bring the encampment back to the Orem Freedom Festival next year and is constantly looking to make improvements year after year. For any questions, residents can visit: https://militaryhistorydays.com. l

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PARK PLACE ACROSS FROM the Red Barn campus provides transitional housing for men who have completed the two-year program. Courtesy photos

RED BARN ACADEMY’S two year program teaches accountability and responsibility so the men there can be productive in the community.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE turned out to the 2023 Military History Days event, learning about many different aspects of World War Two.

Photo by Stephanie Mitchell

Local theatre shines on Kaysville Main Street

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—There’s something irreplaceable about going to see a movie in the theater, isn’t there? Opening the doors and entering the lobby, smelling the popcorn and choosing the best seat in the house. Then the lights go down, the trailers start and as a group, moviegoers experience together the movie on the big screen.

That’s the way it has been for over 100 years, anyway and while technology has changed and advanced, the sense of community that comes from watching a movie in a theatre has remained the same for decades. That is, until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and changed the face of movie-going forever. The story of the Kaysville theatre, however, begins a little before that.

Reading through their website, people quickly learn that show business has been in the blood of the Call family for generations. It only made sense, therefore, when Bill and Mary Call bought the Kaysville Theatre that they would pour their heart and soul into making it the best it could be. Together with their family, they remodeled and improved the theatre, adding a whole two more auditoriums and it’s been a Kaysville institution ever since.

“It’s been a family business the whole time,” said Lisa Call, Bill and Mary’s daughter-in-law and current owner of the theatre. “It’s fun! We’ve raised our kids here and our grandkids here as well.” Lisa, who took over from Bill and Mary, has been running the theatre for years now and went into a little detail about how the place is run.

Especially in a post-COVID climate, with multi-screen movie theaters dotting the state, it can be difficult. The Kaysville Theatre is a “sub-run” theatre, which means they charge less for a ticket, but generally wait longer for titles, passing the savings on to the audience, but their showings aren’t lim-

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

ited to new releases either.

Call explained that some of their most popular events include renting out an entire auditorium for private showings and their free summer matinees. Showing on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the summer, these free showings are always packed and available on a first-come, first-served basis as a service to the community.

The Kaysville Theatre also offers both Halloween and Christmas classic movie showings in season and a handful of other programs to really help the community get back into the theater in the post-pandemic world. “We’ve had to adapt,” said Call, speaking about how many movie distributors are going to streaming faster since the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of their more popular offerings, however, hasn’t traditionally been the movies, even before the pandemic. For years now, Kaysville residents have turned out in droves for, what Call says is “The best popcorn in the state of Utah,” and she may well be right! People will come just to buy the popcorn, Call said, with 20-30 large buckets being sold regularly to non-moviegoers.

So what’s the secret to such good popcorn? “It’s a family secret,” said Call. While the exact details may remain a secret, she did reveal that it all starts with quality seed, quality oil and consistency. People have come to expect the quality popcorn the theatre produces and it keeps them coming back day after day, week after week, even during a pandemic. “We had people coming to the door asking, ‘Can you just pop one bag of popcorn?’”

Call also expressed her gratitude to Kaysville, “We live in a great community that’s very supportive,” and when asked what more can be done, responded, “Don’t stream and come back to the theatre!” As one could imagine, the quick turnover from theatre to streaming has heavily impacted theatres like Kaysville.

The hope is, Call said, that people will support local and

not just the theatre, but all local businesses. With great prices and the “best popcorn in the state,” the Kaysville Theatre is an easy choice for residents in the area for “hometown, family-oriented” entertainment. l

Unique toy store coming to Kaysville

KAYSVILLE—It’s been 30 years since Yamil Castillo walked into a toy store to buy his son a train set and walked out as the new owner. The Red Balloon Toy Store has grown to seven locations and will soon open its eighth in Kaysville.

“I was about three or four when my grandparents gifted me a Brio train set,” said David Castillo, vice president of the Red Balloon. “My dad wanted to build on what we had. That store was the only one that carried a Brio train set in the country.”

When he walked in he saw that the store was for sale, Castillo said. “I guess the original owner had run it more as something to keep her busy but she thought it was time to sunset the business.”

Castillo said his dad didn't speak much English so his mother read the sign and explained it to him. “He was a student at Westminster College and a night store manager. He fell in love with it (the store). ”

He’s good at building relationships, said Castillo. “I try to model that after him.”

Now his dad focuses more on buying, Castillo said. “He takes the chance to get into the weeds whenever possible. He’ll go down to the warehouse and at Christmastime go into the stores.”

They chose the Kaysville site in part due to the store manager in the Sandy location, he said. “She moved to Roy and she’s incredible and wanted to keep her on. That drew our attention there.”

There’s also a big hole between the City Creek location and the Logan location, said Castillo. “That’s a big gap. That’s a lot of customers we aren’t serving. Customers already come to City Creek say they wish we

had one in Davis County.”

The Red Balloon is going in at 352 N. Main Street next to the old Bennion Craft store where the city hopes to get a Trader Joe’s. “Most of the stores are 6,500-8,000 square feet. The Kaysville store will be in the 8,000 range. It feels very community-like.”

City Creek and Fashion Place are not our main DNA, Castillo said. “We want to be the neighborhood toy store. They’re great neighbors but what we know and are familiar with tends to help us thrive.”

In addition to the Brio train sets, the Red Balloon’s number one seller is Legos, said Castillo. “We’re a gold standard business with Lego and we get access to a good num-

ber of premiere sets, like the Titanic and Spider-man Daily Bugle. If you like minifigs, that set has the most I’ve seen.”

Lego releases new stuff all of the time, he said. “Rivendell from Lord of the Rings was exclusively at Lego stores but on Aug. 1 they’ll launch at gold standard stores.”

The store also has other unique toys like Grandpa Beck board games and Playmobil, said Castillo. “Playmobil gives kids the chance to tell stories while they role play with the toys. It’s close to Yamil’s heart. It helped make his decision to buy.”

The focus of the store is on educational play, he said. “The mission is ‘Smart Choice, Smart Kids’ and ‘Make Time to Play.’ It’s an

important phrase. I have three children the 8-year-old and 6-year-old’s schedule is already full with soccer, dance and gymnastics. My wife plans out when to spend time playing. It (store) empowers families to make time to play.”

The Kaysville store will open in August but the date is not firm yet, said Castillo. “We’re excited to be in Kaysville. I can feel in my gut that Kaysville is a great community and a great place to be.”

The Red Balloon will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of when Yamil bought the first store July 14, 15 during regular business hours 10 a.m - 8 p.m. at the current locations or online at redballoontoystore.com. Grandpa Beck will be signing games at the Sandy location on Friday. l

The Kaysville Theatre has been a Kaysville institution for decades now, serving up not only great titles but outstanding popcorn as well.

Photo by Braden Nelsen

A GIRL STUDIES a Lego piece at the Red Balloon Toy store. The store’s motto is “Smart Toys for Smart Kids.”

Courtesy photo

We’re a gold standard business with Lego and we get access to a good number of premiere sets, like the Titanic and Spider-man Daily Bugle. If you like minifigs, that set has the most I’ve seen.

David Castillo

Roadway buckles under extreme heat

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—Rising temperatures caused some trouble on US-89 Monday when the road buckled under the heat in the far right southbound travel lane before SR-193 in Layton.

“It’s unpredictable,” said Mitch Shaw, Senior Communication Manager Utah Department of Transportation | Region 1. “Drivers usually see it before we do and call us.”

It’s outside of the 89 reconstruction area, he said. “It’s not on the new pavement.”

Some of the roads are 15 years old, said Shaw. “But we don’t usually expect that in 15 years.”

The concrete is made to expand in the heat, he said. “It expands so it won’t crack. There are joints every few feet in the concrete so typically the concrete contracts and expands with the heat.”

Over time the older a road gets, road grit gets into the joints, Shaw said. “When it expands there is nowhere to go but up. The concrete heaves and creates a mound. They’re dangerous so we get out there immediately. If the public sees one they should call us or even 911. Depending on the severity it can be an emergency.”

There was another one at 5600 South on I-15, he said. “We’re seeing it happen more often as it gets hotter. We usually start seeing

it at the beginning of July. We can’t predict when or where so we have to be reactive.”

The road expands at night so usually it cools off enough to retract again, Shaw said.

“But it’s not getting cool enough. Mother Nature causes it.”

Shaw said to repair a buckle, crews cut out a concrete square however big it is.

“They fill it with asphalt. It usually takes two to four hours. The good thing is that it can be repaired pretty quickly. Last year it got really hot in September and the northbound lanes buckled.” l

Hutchings. “They create a plan to maximize what they’ve done, aligning many classes taken in high school with those taken at Davis Tech. We wave some of those classes but instead of waiving the credit, why not just give them the credit while they’re in high school?”

There’s a lot going on within higher education, she said. “We have relationships with Salt Lake Community College and Weber State University. This is a unique relationship reaching down to the high school.”

Currently, high school students can enroll in Davis Tech and begin their certificate, Hutchings said. “They have to drive to leave their campus and come to Davis Tech. A lot of students don’t have transportation to leave the high school. This opens the door

for students in CTE at their own school to start earning this credit.”

This is a pilot program with a narrow scope, she said. “It is specifically at the Catalyst but we want to expand so that every school in the district has a CTE program.”

“It’s good for us and the whole state,” said Toone. “If the state notices, other technical colleges will follow and have the conversation to make it happen. If not, they will miss the opportunity to have something that’s great for kids.”

The program will start in the fall, said Hutchings. “I’m impressed that they do what they feel will benefit the students the most. It’s exciting to be part of something that helps kids who may not have the opportunity to earn these credits. It opens the door to a lot more students.” l

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UDOT CREWS FILL a concrete square with asphalt to repair a buckle in the southbound travel lane of US-89 on Monday. Courtesy of UDOT

OPINION

‘Gentleman Farmer’ Ralph Firth never lost his smile

As a bank president and a sheep rancher, Davis County’s Ralph Firth could be labeled a “gentleman farmer.”

CYCLOPS

BY BRYAN GRAY

And that was fitting. He was a gentleman. He indeed was also a farmer. He had a passion for both. When he passed away six weeks ago, at age 89, it was a loss for his family (robust six children, 22 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren), and also a loss of a lifestyle – the slowly diminishing agricultural community.

Ralph was a shining example, and also a smiling example. His degrees from Weber State University and the University of Utah led him to the financial world where he became the president of one of Davis County’s largest community banks. He smiled at customers as they walked in the door; then again, he was always smiling.

At the bank’s board of director meetings, the chairman says he never saw Ralph without a smile. (“I’m not sure he ever gets angry,” he says.) One of his sons-in-law, David Odle, confirms that he did get angry. “But only occasionally – and not for long,” he said. “Ralph just lived day to day as an optimist. He had deep faith, his family, and his sheep.”

He saw the sheep every weekday morning, feeding and watering the animals spread over some 22 acres before donning a suit and a tie and heading off to the bank. (Along with the sheep, the Firths cut and baled alfalfa and grew potatoes on a 100 acre site in South Weber.) There were fences to fix, irrigation systems to repair, and the annual spring sheep shearing.

He loved it all, proud to carry on a tradition formally organized by his father as the Firth Family Sheep Farm in 1927. And even as Ralph’s health waned, he

We recently heard the tragic news of a senior lady who was killed by an alligator in South Carolina. There have been a couple of golf courses I would have enjoyed playing in southern South Carolina, but alligator warning signs were posted everywhere.

I can’t figure out the fun of playing golf in an area where I have to worry about alligators. This goes for walking the dog or doing anything. Alligators are dangerous and will kill you. Being attacked by an alligator in areas where they live should not be surprising. If you get close to one you are risking losing a leg or your life. Be warned. alligators are dangerous and if you are in an area where they fill up the lakes and ponds then be very, very cautious.

Once again, we are hearing that sharks live in the ocean. There has been a lot of buzz this summer about shark sightings. They’ve been seen off the New Jersey

could be seen “riding the fence” on his sideby-side. In our mostly urbanized county, Ralph was a throw-back, one gradually disappearing. As in most farming families, the children either lack the interest in pursuing an agricultural career or understand the complexities and difficulties with it.

“It’s just too hard to make any money today on a small farm,” says his daughter Maria. “The work is demanding, the prices you get for crops varies yearto-year, machinery is very expensive, and permits can be restrictive. Couple that with neighbors who sometimes complain about the farmyard smells and the cost of insurance to cover anybody wandering around on the property getting injured… Well, it’s understandable why farmland and orchards along the Wasatch Front are being sold off for housing developments. It’s sad, but it’s reality.”

Davis County’s remaining farmland is generally located in the north. Layton was the county’s unofficial breadbasket, but recent deaths among the farm families –the Laytons, Dibbles and Days – may only ramp up farming’s decline. Family feuds have even risen when one member of the family wants to continue to farm while his or her siblings want to “cash out.”

Yes, Ralph was an optimist. But he was also a businessman. He could see the future of Davis County. And even if he wished it could retain some of its rural nature, he was a realist…and he never lost that smile!

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

Life – some assembly required

Don’t worry, things are not as bad as they seem. They couldn’t be!

JOHN WATERBURY

Now, I’ll admit there are times that things look a little bleak, but those times pass. They always pass. In fact, some modern day philosopher has written:

“Thank God things come to pass...and not to stay.”

I think that sums life up pretty well. It’s a journey, an experience, a process. It’s an opportunity to examine correct and incorrect principles, and then to decide which ones “fit.”

In essence, it’s a real-life emotional juggling act that allows us to clearly define our personalities. And in the process, we eventually discover that we’re headstrong and controlling, as well as tender and caring.

We talk of losing ourselves in the service of our fellow men, but we usually do what we think is in our best interest.

We admire humility and meekness, but often become self-centered.

We profess honesty and integrity, but clearly rationalize and minimize in our own favor.

We are known by many, loved by some, and despised by a few, and we consistently return those feelings, each for each.

Even worse, we allow the reactions of others to determine how we feel about ourselves.

As further evidence of our insecurity, we constantly compare ourselves to others, and measure our achievements by what others have not done.

So what’s the solution to this dilemma? Experience.

Experience is the name we give to our mistakes. It’s how we pay our dues. And as a result of that experience,

eventually we learn that it’s not enough to be good. We have to be good for something. That means commitment, and dedication, and direction.

Achievement doesn’t just happen by itself. It’s always the result of natural laws. And two of the most important natural laws are growth and decay. Simply put, when we stop growing and developing, we begin to decay, to die. This puts the responsibility for our success in our own hands, for as someone once wrote:

We have two ends with a common link. With one we sit, with one we think.

Success depends on which you use.

Heads you win. Tails you lose.

Loosely translated, this means you can’t sit on your bottom and slide to the top. It requires a lot of effort to be successful, even more to be happy.

And there’s a difference.

Success simply means getting what you want. Happiness means wanting what you get.

Sounds confusing, but fortunately, the instructions for both are relatively simple and can be summed up in four words:

“Life – some assembly required.”

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

shore and a large number of sharks were near the pier at Pensacola Beach, Florida last week. I’ve been on that beach numerous times in three or four feet of water. I know what you are thinking, “Sharks can be in shallow water too.” I understand and I don’t get in the gulf water that much. However, it only takes one bite to hurt or kill you.

MOLETTE AUTHOR

We have to keep in mind that sharks live in the ocean. They are not far away from you regardless of which beach you are enjoying. Yet, we all are alarmed by the news whenever sharks are sighted, in the ocean.

Tragically, people have died this summer from triple digit heat. We keep hear-

ing news about it being hot. It’s July. July never misses a chance to be hot, really hot. We had triple digit heat every summer when I was a kid. We really noticed it too because we didn’t have air conditioning. We still have hot weather in the midwest but we have air conditioning. So, it’s not that big of a deal. We are all sorry to hear about people who have lost their lives due to the heat. All we had was a fan when I was a kid. In the summer I would typically go to bed very warm and sometimes even sweating. It wasn’t much fun but we didn’t have a choice back then. We had some shade trees and a creek that us kids would get in to play. That’s all we had. We had plenty of triple digit days too.

Please don’t leave your kids or animals in the car. Elderly people need to be out before the hottest part of the day. This means early in the morning.

High school football coaches should not be practicing in triple digit weather. Every summer a high school kid dies practicing in this hot weather.

Alligators, sharks and hot weather should not be surprising. Being careful about each of the three would be wise for us 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

GLENN

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 17-23

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, July 17, 5-8:30 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Centerville Game Night Mondays

Monday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main St.

The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer

Monday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Read to a dog and learn about pets

Headquarters Library, 133 S. Main St.,

Farmington

Summer Nights with the Stars: Mat and Savanna Shaw

Monday, July 17, 8 p.m.

Tickets: $20-$50

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

Eccles Wildlife Summer Program: Bats

July 18 and 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

For families

Eccles Wildlife Education Center

1157 S. Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

Davis Chamber Business Alliance Luncheon

Wednesday, July 19, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret Dr.

Cops & Dogs

Wednesday, July 19, Noon

Cops will be serving free hot dogs!

Syracuse Island Splash Pad

Centennial Park, 1800 S. 2000 West, Syracuse

Centerville Neighborhood Nights

Wednesday, July 19, 6-8 p.m.

Games, chalk art and donuts

Porter Walton Park, 95 S. 400 West Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, July 20, 4 p.m. to dusk Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Layton F.E.S.T.

Friday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. until dusk

Locally-grown food, entertainment, shopping and food trucks

Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Dr.

Free Friday Film Series: Devotion

Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.

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

Summer Concerts in the Park: Vision

Friday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.

Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West

Harmonic Winds presents “Hollywood Milestones”

Friday, July 21, 7 p.m. FREE Syracuse High School, 665 S. 2000 West

La Guelaguetza 2023 – Oaxacan Cultural Festival

Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. FREE

Traditional dances, music, food and art Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield St., Kaysville

Free Sunday Concert Series: Vocalocity

Sunday, July 23, 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

Judge them by what they do or have done

In response to Ms. Ashworth “Look at age when considering who to vote for.” – look at what the person has done! (Or not done as in Pence’s case).

Ashworth references Diane Feinstein as an argument for not voting for anyone over 65. Well, I suppose Ms. Feinstein and her family are all looking forward to her retiring from serving our country. At 90 she has paid it forward. We need more people like her.

Reality, Ms. Feinstein received more votes by any U.S. Senate candidates than any other in history and she was re-elected five times. So evidently her constituents liked what she did; each election was a potential term limit.

I didn’t agree with all that she did as a moderate Democrat but I have never found a perfect candidate that I agreed with all of the time.

I am also reminded of the service that Ben Franklin did for this country: he was 70

Local boy becomes DCSO deputy for the day

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office introduced a new deputy recently –Junior Deputy Robbie. Robbie found a golden ticket hidden inside an Easter egg at the West Point Easter Egg Hunt. His prize was to become a junior deputy for the day and tour the DCSO.

“Junior Deputy Robbie was able to meet a few of our detectives, see our Dispatch Center, check out our vehicles, and tour the Annex,” said a DCSO Facebook post. “Robbie's favorite part of the tour was learning about our bomb robots.”

Man allegedly sets fire to truck

Woods Cross Police arrested a man over the weekend who allegedly broke into a home of a person that he had a previous relationship with and allegedly set a truck on fire.

Travis Ricky Jensen, 35, was booked into the Davis County Jail on charges of burglary of a dwelling; Arson, property of another, damages greater than $5,000 and intoxication.

According to charging documents, Jensen broke down the victim’s door to gain entry. He was clearly intoxicated, the officer said in the affidavit.

Officers detained Jensen who refused to answer any questions. Jensen was held without bail.

New session of citizen police academy set for Aug. 10

The fall session of the Davis County Citizen Academy starts Aug. 10. Sign up for this popular class that gives hands-on experience into what first responders do on a daily basis. The classes are held every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. for 15 weeks. There is a $25 class fee which includes a T-shirt.

Sweet gesture makes Kaysville Officer’s day

The Fourth of July parade was made extra special for Kaysville Officer Flint by a girl selling American decor. He wanted to buy a flag but because of poor service in the area, Venmo wasn’t working so he couldn’t make the purchase. The girl left and came back shortly after holding a flag. She handed it to Officer Flint and thanked him for his service.

Power pole damaged in traffic accident

Kaysville Police crews responded to a traffic accident Monday involving a semi truck and a power pole. Kaysville Power worked to mitigate the problem and traffic was restricted in the area of 300 N. Flint St.

years old when he helped draft the Declaration of Independence and convinced James Madison to “compromise.” Franklin then procured a loan from France to finance the birth of our country. Franklin served as host to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 at the age of 81.

One thing that I have noticed about people descended from non-European countries – they honor their elders. At one time the LDS culture honored its “old folks.” It has been said that when you lose an elderly person you “lose a library.” Of course age does not make all wise but I believe that this country needs to listen to those who have walked the path before us with respect. Maybe we can learn something from them.

D L Weeks, LEHS, SSW

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Compiled by Becky Ginos

Wildlife officials on the lookout for poacher

By Braden Nelsen braden.n@davisjournal.com

UTAH—Every year in Utah, a surprising amount of animals are hunted out of season. Last year alone, 1,238 animals were poached and now, the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) in Utah needs help tracking down a poacher this year.

The Utah DWR received a tip from Kane County about a dead deer in a creek. This wouldn’t seem like something too strange, but, after further investigation, DWR officers found a bullet wound on the animal, behind the left shoulder, from what appeared to be a small caliber round.

Still in good shape, officers believed the kill to be fairly recent and that it probably occurred south of the location where it was found. “The deer was still growing its antlers at the time it was killed and it had the potential to become a trophy buck deer,” DWR Officer Wyatt Mecham said. “Illegal activities like this rob hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts of the opportunity to enjoy this deer.”

Not only was this animal cut down before its time, but out of season and unauthorized hunting (poaching) like this has

potentially dire consequences. Deer numbers and hunting permits are carefully regulated by the DWR so that those hunting for sport don’t throw off the delicate ecological balance in nature as has been done so many times before.

Though the carcass was found in Kane County, the poacher could have been from anywhere and the Department of Wildlife Resources needs the help of residents all over the state to track down the poacher:

Anyone with information regarding the illegal killing of this deer, or any other wildlife-related crimes in Utah, is encouraged to report it to DWR conservation officers in one of the following ways:

• By calling the UTiP Hotline at 800662-3337

• The UTDWR Law Enforcement app

• By texting 847411

• Online through the DWR website; however, contact with an officer may be limited with this option

If you have information about this specific case, you can also contact Mecham directly at 801-386-1363. A reward may be available for information leading to the successful prosecution of those responsible and requests for confidentiality are respected. l

First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program helps Utahns realize dream of home ownership

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

SALT LAKE CITY—For first-time homebuyers, it can be difficult in this market to fulfill the dream of owning a home. With the passage of SB240 in the 2023 Legislative Session those buyers could get the help they need.

Through the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program, qualifying families can receive a loan of up to $20,000 to buy down interest rates, apply funds toward a down payment or pay closing costs on a first home. Applications for the program started July 11 and funding will be available to Utahns on or after July 25.

“As someone concerned we are losing our middle class, my goal is to help Utahns live the American dream and build equity for their future,” said Senate President J. Stuart Adams. “It’s imperative that we make homeownership possible in our state. I am excited for Utahns to use the program to get out of the apartments and into homes.”

The $50 million allocated by the legislature for the program is estimated to help 2,400

Agava plant a labor of love

families purchase homes. Those who have not owned a home in the previous three years and have lived in Utah for at least one year prior to closing may be eligible to apply for the Firsttime Homebuyer Assistance Program through the Utah Housing Corporation, a release said. Buyers must purchase a home up to $450,000 that is either a new build or has never been lived in to qualify for the loan. The program applies to new construction, “which encourages builders to construct affordable homes while also helping address the state’s housing shortage,” the release said.

The loan will not require a monthly payment and will have a 0% interest rate. Recipients of the program will pay back the loan amount or a portion, subject to program requirements, to the Utah Housing Corporation if they either sell or refinance their home. The funds are then rolled back into the program for other Utahns to use.

Funds will be on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information about the program and how to apply visit https://utahhousingcorp. org/homebuyer/programs/sb240. l

About 30 years ago Kay Sessions of Bountiful planted an Agava Americana in his side yard. Also known as the Century Agave it blossoms once in its lifetime. Not too long ago, Kay’s wife Joyce noticed the plant was growing like crazy and recently reached its current height of 15 feet. “I was a little embarrassed that I hadn’t noticed it until it got so big,” she said. The plant grew from 3 feet to 15 feet in a matter of months and will display its blossoms for a few more weeks until the stem droops and drops its seeds to start over again. Joyce says it's a nice reminder of her late husband and the work he used to put into the yard.

Getting to Know Dr. Heaton

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.

Directed By Jennifer Westfall

Musical Direction By Kenneth Plain

Choreography Direction by Marilyn Montgomery

Presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Photo by Lisa Tuttle

The Department of Wildlife Resources encourages residents across the state to report poaching as soon as possible.

Courtesy photo

Legends Boxing is more than a gym – it’s a place where people know your name

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Andrew Scott went from never having put on boxing gloves to becoming a two-time National Golden Gloves of Utah champion. Scott is the franchise owner and operations manager at Legends Boxing in Bountiful and Orem. The Bountiful gym opened about a year ago.

“I actually started boxing to lose weight,” said Scott. “In my early 20s I had gained significant weight when I moved to Utah. I was in the 240 lb weight range. I usually walked around at 180 lbs.”

Scott came from a background in automotives and was originally from California. “It was 2008 and I wasn’t able to find work,” he said. “I moved to Utah alone and my brother introduced me to boxing. That was the first time in my life. It was something he and I could do together.”

Once Scott got established, he brought his family out. “I stopped boxing all together,” he said. “I didn’t notice I was putting on weight. It happens to all of us. I was an account manager and I joined classes after shift. I went from 240 down to 213 in a three week time frame. I won my first match and I fell in love.”

Scott knew he had a passion for coaching after the first fight. “When the owner went out of town he put me in charge of a class,” he said. “Deep in my heart I knew I wanted to show people what I was talking about.”

He was competing and winning through 2010 – 2013. “I won over 20 matches. I’m proud of that,” said Scott. “I retired from competitive boxing to focus on coaching full time. I still love it to this day. The change you see in someone, the confidence, the way they carry themselves, the relationships you develop, this is the way I always wanted to feel. That’s what

gets me up in the morning.”

That’s what Legends Boxing is all about, he said. “It feels much like the show ‘Cheers,’ a place where people notice you. Not a place where nobody cares if you're there or won’t give you the time of day until you make something of yourself.”

Legends Boxing is non intimidating, said Scott. “We accept everyone no matter what skill level you are. When you walk in the door we become friends with you. We’ve had marriages from people who have met at the gym.”

It can be nerve racking to have a boxing coach standing in front of you, he said. “We have fun and teach you at your own pace. People start to smile as the sweat starts pouring and they know they’re working hard. We have a good time.”

In addition to regular boxing they have a Rock Steady program that caters to people with Parkinson’s Disease. “They’re all called fighters,” said Scott. “Their daily fight cannot be put into words.”

There have been studies of normal exercise and boxing exercise, he said. “Boxing gives you coordination through drills, breathing and core strength that helps reduce the effects of Parkinson’s Disease.”

They have a better quality of life, said Scott. “It’s amazing to see and watch the transition. They walk in with a walker or cane and six months later they throw it away and go back to work again.”

Scott is at the gym from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“I’m hands on every single day,” he said. “I’ve seen boxing change lives physically and mentally. This gives people a safe environment to come and feel like they belong.”

Legends Boxing is located at 155 W. 500 South #1A in Bountiful. l

‘Davis County 2022: The year in photographs’ preserves pictures for the future

By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—Photos are a way of preserving memories whether it be children as they grow, trips taken or other special moments in time. In Davis County, some of the memorable events have been captured in the book, “Davis County 2022: The year in photographs,” recently presented to the County Commission from the Clerk’s Records Division.

“The goal was to create a way to preserve photos so in the future we could remember these events,” said Becky Wright, archivist in the records division of the Clerk’s Office who arranged and captioned the photos. “It was the idea of Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie. The project was one idea from a bigger discussion within the Clerk’s Records Division about how to preserve photos, including digital images.”

The book is not a history, she said. “It’s for the county to read and keep records. Photos in the book capture a variety of events and accomplishments in 2022, including the Memorial Courthouse renovation, the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, election activities, the completion of the Davis County Jail Medical Observation Wing, and the retirement of the Paramedic program.”

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office did a good job taking photos, she said. “They were good to come over and tell us who, where

and what to get everything captioned.”

Wright said she emailed or called each department and asked for photos. “There were some historical photos from the 1930s then and now of the courthouse. Everything we received was digital. A lot of us take those for granted until our phone or computer dies. We back things up and store them online then forget about it. This is a quick way to save photos and captions for the coming years so we’ll know where the photos are if they’re gone.”

One copy of the book will be at the repository and the other will be in the commission office, she said. “I would have liked to do a two page photo spread but I tried to keep the photos on one page in case someone doing research wants a photocopy.”

Wright worked on the project for several months. “I rounded up photos of activities late fall and early winter then we presented the book to the commission Jan. 10.”

They haven’t decided what they’ll do next year, she said. “I always took my camera with me in a former life as a reporter for the Standard Examiner. I think we can find someone in each department who naturally takes pictures or someone who should take them so they do.”

Wright used an online company to make the book. “We used Shutterfly. They’re well known and reputable.They rearrange the photos, sure – but at least you’ve got a good start.”l

BECKY WRIGHT, ARCHIVIST in the records division of the Clerk’s Office sits on the steps of the Memorial Courthouse. Wright arranged and captioned the photos for the book.

Photo by Becky Wright

ANDREW SCOTT GETS HIS FIRST win at the National Golden Gloves of Utah tournament. Scott started boxing to lose weight.

Courtesy photos

SCOTT HOLDS UP HIS BELT after his win at Legends’ Executive Fight Night.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Our beloved sweetheart, father, brother and friend Don Fred Zesiger passed away on Saturday July 8, 2023. Don was born June 5, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Fred Hardy Zesiger and Marjorie Steed Zesiger. He was raised on the family farm in Bountiful where he learned early the value of hard work. He attended schools in Bountiful and graduated from Bountiful High School.

In 1960 he received a call to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the homeland of his ancestors in the beautiful country of Switzerland. He loved his mission and teaching the gospel became a part of him.

Upon his return from Switzerland, he married his longtime friend and childhood sweetheart Dorothy Bryson in the Logan temple on Aug. 22, 1963. They made West Bountiful their home and never left there.

Don was active in the community especially when West Bountiful was a small community where he knew everyone. Offering his services, he volunteered to provide his crew of men and equipment in pouring the concrete floor on the first town bowery. His service continued as the town grew into a city, he also built a handicapped ramp at the old city hall and curb and gutters for the new Latter-day Saints church on 800 West. Many residences in the city recognized his efforts. Twice he was honored to be chosen as the Grand Marshal for the famous Fourth of July candy parade. In addition, in 2016 he was given the "Golden Boot Award" by the city Arts Council. Don received this award because his life portrayed what was noted as the legendary cowboy way. It was the way he lived his life in service to others, but most of all how he had taught his sons and grandsons to work together as a family to help others and be men of their word. Not only did Don have a close relationship with his boys, he adored his only daughter Donna. She was such a gift and special blessing when she was born that he gave her his name.

There is an old saying that “you never take the farm out of the boy.” How true that was. Don loved animals. At one time or another he had about every animal that "Old McDonald" had on his farm, including Canadian geese. He raised, sold, and showed his prize bantam chickens with his friend and partner throughout the West. Their prize chickens won national honors placing 3rd in the nation. Don was a member of the Utah Fancy Poultry Club.

Don loved early mornings before daybreak. He enjoyed watching the sunrise while feeding and caring for his many animals. He used to say it was his time to connect and meditate. He had a passion for beautiful horses. He was never happier than when he was on the back of a horse. His favorite times were when he could take his sons and grandsons to the mountains for a Saturday afternoon ride. He raised, bred, and showed horses for many years. In his younger years when he had more free time he was a member of the Utah Arabian Horse Club.

One of Don’s unique and special qualities was that he was always a leader. He worked in construction for 53 years. During those times he led, taught, and helped develop many men to learn the art of being a cement mason and taught them a lot of “man-up” qualities. There was never a job that was too small, too big or too complicated for Don to take on. His motto was ‘if someone else can do it, I can too.” He completed many concrete roads, freeways, water tanks, lined canals, and large reservoirs. Don retired as part owner and vice-president of Bowen Construction in 2008.

Don had a strong and fervent testimony

of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He spent his life serving in positions of leadership to help further the gospel and bring others to Christ. His testimony was his prize possession. He bore it often to many, but also to his family in times of being together. He often said he could not wait to meet his best friend, Jesus Christ. Don served three stake missions in addition to serving on the high council, as a counselor in two stake presidencies, as Bishop of the West Bountiful 6th Ward and as a Patriarch. He loved young people and loved every minute of serving them. Don served as Patriarch in the West Bountiful Utah Stake for 18 years before his health quickly declined.

Don loved people and made friends easily. He often said, “If I die with a lot of friends, I will die a rich man.” He truly died a rich man.

Don is survived by his wife Dorothy of 59 years, his sons, Calvin (Kristin) North Salt Lake, Mark (Monica) Hooper, Darrin (Alisha) West Bountiful, DeeLynn (Kirsten) Farmington, daughter Donna Woolstenhulme (Scott) Midway. Brothers, Harold (Gail) West Bountiful, Dell (Carole) West Bountiful, Sister Mary Jensen, Fruit Heights. As well as 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his youngest son, Craig Bryson Zesiger, parents, Fred Hardy Zesiger and Marjorie Steed Zesiger, parents’ in-law, Glenn and Ellen Bryson, brother-inlaws, Mark Jensen, Lynn Bryson and Brent Bryson.

A viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful.

Funeral will be Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11 a.m., in the West Bountiful Utah Stake Center, 1930 North 600 West, West Bountiful, where a viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Bountiful Utah.

1923

Davis County to buy registered cattle

Last week, meetings of dairymen were held throughout Davis County relative to the purchasing of some purebred cattle to be shipped into the county.

Mr. A. B. Barton, County Dairy Committeeman, and W.J. Thayne, County Agent, visited a number of the dairymen and later held a meeting at Kaysville, at which plans were discussed with representatives from each community, whereby some high-testing registered male and female dairy cattle will be shipped into the county in the very near future. The dairymen decided to ship in bulls from three to six months of age from dams of over six hundred pounds butter.

1933

Landowners to sue polluters to stop defiling

With the increasing activity of awakening industry and the hot weather the pollution of streams is brought strongly to the attention of the public, particularly the fisherman who is pursuing his sport in many cases along the banks of the defiled waters, officials of the American Game Association declare.

And now comes the United Sportsmen (Inc) of Indiana with a legal tight plan to stop pollution in that state. This plan, with modifications, can be made in every state in the Union –stopping once and for all the pollution of streams officials of the association believe. The idea is to make pollution too expensive for the polluters.

1943

South Davis girls train at WAVES colleges

Two South Davis County girls, who recently joined the WAVES are now in training at two separate navy training centers.

Miss Lois Hogan, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Hogan of Woods Cross, is finishing at Hunter college in New York City, and Mrs. Elaine Manning Jensen of Farmington completed her basic training at the same college, and for the past week has been stationed at Norman, Okla. for additional schooling.

1953

Dr. J.H. Clark is new member of medical group

Dr. James H. Clarke, son of attorney P.D. Clarke of Salt Lake City, is now associated with the Bountiful Medical Group.

Dr. Clark was graduated from the University of Illinois in 1948 with high honors. He was a member of the honor fraternity Alpha Omega, A.D.A.,

and Sigma XI.

Dr. Clarke is married and is the father of three children. He and his family are living in Bountiful and they have several relatives living in Davis County. Dr. Clarke has been with the Bountiful Medical Group since June 1st.

1963

Davis grows 20 per cent in 3 years Davis County has had the second highest numerical growth of the 29 counties of Utah with an estimated increase of 13,240 from April 1, 1960 to January 1, 1963.

It was exceeded only by Salt Lake County, with 33,963, third highest was Weber County, with 7,256.

In the percentage column Davis County ranked third with 20 per cent. Top in the state was Grand County at 29 per cent (1,855 persons), followed by Box Elder County with 27 per cent (6,740 persons). Present estimated population of Davis County is 78,000 persons, compared to 64,760 for the 1960 census.

1973

Golf course bids opened A Salt Lake City firm bid $146,000 for landscaping Davis County’s new Valley View Golf Course in Layton. Millcreek gardens was low bidder and one of three firms submitting bids. Other bidders were Artistic Turf of Reno, Nev., $153,930; and Anderson Construction C. of Provo, $148,500. Each company submitted performance bonds guaranteeing satisfactory work. County surveyor Glen Austin was asked to evaluate the bids and study the performance bonds (which ranged from $1,500 for the low bidder to $7,330 for the Reno Firm).

1983

Court gives Btfl. power preference

BOUNTIFUL—U.S. Supreme Court last Wednesday handed down a refusal to hear an appeal of private utilities from a lower court in what is known as “the Bountiful Case” regarding the Weber River hydro-electric plant presently owned by Utah Power and Light Company.

The “Historical Landmark” decision will ultimately decide whether UP&L will continue to operate the electrical power project or if Bountiful Power and Light Company will gain licensing (operating) control of the controversial facility.

Bountiful Attorney Layne B. Forbes said “the affect of that decision is to provide that Bountiful will be granted a preference in hearings on its competing applications with UP&L.”

“ The technician was prompt, worked quickly, and was very professional. They provided outstanding same day service.”

“ Robert and Mark were great! We had pipes burst at night and they were right there to help us get the water shut off and to help us get all the water out and dried. They were both professional, communication was great and they were thorough.I would recommend them to anyone! ”

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WHAT TO WATCH

New ‘ MISSIONIMPOSSIBLE’ and ‘ THEOUT-LAWS’ a mix

By Jenniffer Wardell The

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning –Part One (in theaters)

When you base an entire movie on one man’s angst, you’d better make sure he can deliver.

That’s the problem at the heart of the “Mission Impossible” series, one that has only grown with the last few entries. The latest entry is packed with big, splashy moments of adventure, but the emotional core they’re built around is as hollow as a chocolate Easter bunny. If it wasn’t for the moments of humor and the skills of the supporting cast, the movie would have no feeling at all.

I won’t bother trying to explain the plot of the movie, except to say that the stakes are somehow bigger and more world-shattering than they were last time. The action scenes are sized to match, enough that they’re the reason the movie got such a good rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The “Mission Impossible” series remains the master of dramatic set pieces, and when there’s a massive chase sequence

going on the movie is just as entertaining as you could hope for. Even though this is only a part 1, they even manage to give it a satisfying conclusion.

Unfortunately, there are also whole stretches of the movie dedicated to Tom Cruise looking sad. Absolutely none of them work, with the “tragic” scenes feeling so mechanical you can see the plot gears turning underneath. The biggest moment of angst was so obvious I predicted it from the poster and so pointless it was almost an insult.

The moments of humor were much more effective. Part of this is because Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames continue to be the lifeblood of this series, and part because Cruise has genuine comic timing. Haley Atwell was charming, as expected, but the script gives her very little to do except be a problem for everyone. Maybe if they’d cut out some of the pointless brooding, she would have had time to establish herself.

That, or at least work in another action sequence.

Grade: Two and a half stars

of high, low points

The Out-laws (Netflix)

“Out-laws” is like one of the better Adam Sandler comedies, with the added benefit of not having Adam Sandler in it.

Even better, the movie does have Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin. The duo are easily the best part of the movie, so much so you can’t help wishing they had more screen time. They both fit in with the hijinks surrounding them and elevate them with their mere presence, clearly having fun while they do. If they were the stars of the movie this would be a delightful film.

Of course, cool people are never allowed to be the stars of an Adam Sandler movie. Here that job is taken by Adam Devine, and while he’s truly hapless he’s overall much less annoying than Sandler in “dumb comedy” mode. Some of the cringe jokes seem wildly misplaced, but there are moments when he manages real emotional sincerity.

Even at its best, “The Out-laws” is still very much a goofy, dumb comedy. It’s one of the better ones, though, and overall not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

Grade: Two stars

From Lisa’s Kitchen: PEANUT BUTTER DOG TREATS

This is a wonderful time of the year to include a recipe that celebrates the dogs in our lives! Especially during a month that while we set off celebratory fireworks, those same fireworks can really stress a dog. These treats are all natural and so yummy (as shown by the photo of Louis DEVOURING them)! Homemade peanut butter treats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two months and in the freezer for up to eight months.

Hicks Haven

By Lisa Hicks

INGREDIENTS:

TREAT

2 1/2 C Whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

1 Egg

1 C Peanut Butter

1 C Water

2 T Honey

FROSTING

2 T Peanut Butter

1 T Honey

1/3 C Cornstarch

3-4 T Hot water

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine flour and egg. Add the peanut butter, water, and honey – stirring until you have a stiff dough. You may need to use your hands or the paddle attachment on your mixer. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 3/8" thick. Use your bone or any fun cookie cutter to make fun shapes. Place on parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes (until golden). Smaller cut outs may take a shorter time (watch ‘em). Set them aside to cool.

To make frosting, combine the peanut butter and honey in a microwavable bowl. Heat at 15 second increments until melted (stirring in between heat-

ings).

Add the melted peanut butter mixture to the cornstarch and stir until just combined. Slowly add in the water, 1 T at a time, until you have a consistency that you would like (not too thick-not too thin). Pour into a clear plastic sandwich bag. Snip the tip of one of the bottom corners of the clear sandwich bag (so it becomes a disposable piping bag) and decorate treats while the frosting is still warm and squeezable. Allow the frosting to harden before moving.

Important ingredient details:

FLOUR: If dogs are allergic to flour/wheat – use rice or coconut flour as a replacement flour

PEANUT BUTTER: Do not use PB that has xylitol listed in the ingredients – toxic to dogs.

HONEY: Avoid giving honey to immunocompromised dogs and dogs under 1 year old!

Credit for photo ©Paramount Pictures

Movie Guru

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.

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

July 4

Michael B. Alldredge, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

Cameron W. Nelson, Arrest on warrant, 3F, Theft - value >= $5000, 3F.

Brett Ann S. Rich, Unlawful acquisition, possession, transfer of financial card, 3F.

Lathan C. Winters, Purchase/transfer/possession of a firearm by restricted person, 3F.

July 5

William R. Allison, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F, Theft/extortion - value

$1500-$4999, 3F.

Rebekah L. Judd, Two counts of possession of weapon by restricted person, 3F.

Auston L. Layton, Purchase/transfer/possession/use of a firearm by restricted person, 3F.

Male Juvenile Offender, Theft/extortion - value

$1500-$4999, 3F.

Taylor J. Morgan, Unlawful sexual act with a minor, 3F.

Jerrod J. Reboton, Theft/extortion - value

$1500-$4999, 3F.

Brandon L. Ricketts, Unlawful acquisition, possession, transfer of financial card, 3F.

July 6

James A. Alred, Object rape, 1F.

Richard C. Baker, Sexual exploitation of a minor, 3F.

Male Juvenile Offender, Burglary, 3F.

Male Juvenile Offender, Burglary, 3F.

Male Juvenile Offender, Burglary, 3F.

Joshua S. Cavilee, Violation of protective order, 3F.

David A. Drage, Unlawful acquisition, possession, transfer of financial card, 3F.

Sunit S. Govind, Obstruction of justice, 3F.

Brandon S. Harstad, Arrest on warrant, 2F, Aggravated robbery, 2F.

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

Kristy L. Haygood, Forgery, 3F.

Roxanne L. Jones, Theft/receiving <$500, 3F.

Charleen A. Masima, Stalking - current or former cohabitant, 3F.

Morgan J. Taylor, Unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-17 year-old, 3F.

Stan R. Oliver, Forgery, 3F, Unlawful acquisition, possession, transfer of financial card, 3F, Failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

Jake C. Pastrana, Forcible sexual abuse, 2F.

Quincy C. Uncasam, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

July 7

Abelardo Arroyo, Driving under the influenceprior felony DUI, 3F.

Moroni F. Fuli, Possession/use of a controlled substance in a correctional facility, 3F.

Travis R. Jensen, Arson-property of another-Damages >= $5000, 2F, Burglary of a dwelling, 2F.

Rachel N. Mata, Driving under the influencesecond offense in 10 years, 3F.

Jordan K. Mawyer, Possession of a dangerous weapon by restricted person, 2F.

Sanomepane S. Siyavong, Two counts of failure to stop or respond at command of police, 3F.

July 8

Earl Joseph, Two counts of forgery, 3F, Two counts of identity fraud - value <$5000, 3F.

Chase A. Ferris, Theft - Value >= $5000, 3F.

July 9

Miguel A. Rangel, DUI alcohol/drugs, 3F.

Guadalupe T. Trujillo, Aggravated assault, 3F.

July 10

Matthew S. Bigbee, False evidence of title and registration, 3F.

Anthony J. Bullock, Theft, 3F.

Melissa A. Firkins, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 1F.

Richard J. Hill, Two counts of burglary of a dwelling, 2F.

Promise L. Loya, Mail theft, 3F.

Alex A. Perez, Two counts of enticing a minor, 3F.

July 11

Salman F. Ahmed, Obstruction of justice, 3F, Possession of a dangerous weapon by restricted person, 3F, Fail to stop or respond at command of police, 3F,

Ryan D. Cline, Two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, 2F.

Brian P. Dudley, Damaging jails or other places of confinement, 3F.

Jacob D. Edwards, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Raymond A. Firkins, Possession of controlled substance, 3F.

Serjio Gallardo, Unauthorized control for an extended time, 3F.

David W. Haycock, Driving under the influence - two or more priors in 10 years, 3F.

Christopher A. Herrera, Theft of a rental vehicle, 2F.

Alexander C. Melendrez, Retail theft - value <$500, 3F.

David R. Nowotny, Theft - qualifying felony prior in 10 years, 3F.

Amanda M. Rochell, Aggravated assault, 3F, Violation of pretrial protective order, 3F.

Samuall H. Shoup, Purchase/transfer/possession/use of a firearm by restricted person, 3F.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Farmington, Davis County, Utah, Case No. 23-08-0529P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community.

These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway.

The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema. gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Former Clearfield Depot FUDS Landfill Site Restoration Advisory Board

The Clearfield Naval Supply Depot (Depot) Landfill Fonnerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) is located at the southwest comer of the Freeport Center (near the intersection of I” Street and E Street), in Clearfield, Utah. The U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers is performing an investigation at the former landfill to characterize environmental impacts, evaluate potential risks to human health and the environment, and develop mitigations, if any, needed to address any hazards that may remain from previous militarY landfill operations.

The Department of Defense encourages community involvement in the environmental restoration process. A Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) is one method the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may use to facilitate public participation at FUDS. RABs provide a collaborative forum for landowners, community members, government agencies and other interested parties to discuss and identify the most efficient and productive means to restore the environment. Board members are asked to meet regularly to review and comment on technical documents and plans relating to the ongoing environmental studies and restoration activities. Board Members are also expected to serve as liaisons with the community. More infonnation about RABs is available at https://denix.osd.mil/rab/home/unassigned/rab-ruie-handbook/. The U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, is evaluating the community’s interest in establishing a RAB for the Clearfield Depot Landfill FUDS. Community members may provide comments about interest in establishing a Clearfield Depot Landfill FUDS RAB no later than 11 August 2023. Comments, inquiries, or questions should be submitted to FUDS SPK usace.arm .mil.

Clearfield Depot Landfill Site

FUOS Project Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 532-5019

Email: SPK_FUDS@usace.army.mil

Publishing: 7/14/2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS UPON DEATH OF GRANTOR

Re: Lynn H. Erickson, Deceased Grantor of the Lynn H. Erickson Living Trust, dated August 30, 2000, as amended and restated.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., whose address is Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Attn: Jennifer Georg, P.O. Box 41629, Austin, Texas 78704, is the trustee of the above-entitled trust. All persons having claims against the trust are hereby required to present their written claims to the trustee at the address above within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or their claims will be forever barred.

Dated this July , 2023

/s/ Wells Fargo Bank, Trustee Attn Jennifer Georg PO Box 41629

Austin, Texas 78704 Tel. 737-218-5067

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the main courthouse entrance of the Davis County Courthouse, 800 West State Street, Farmington, Utah on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed recorded January 12, 2022, originally executed by Kimberly Cherry, LLC, a Utah limited liability company as Trustor(s), in favor of Ridgeline Capital, LC, covering real property in Layton, Davis County, Utah (no address assigned), more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the South line of Cherry Lane, said point being South 0°13’30” West 501.24 feet along the Section line and East 1181.57 feet from the West Quarter corner of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, and running; thence Southeasterly 65.66 feet along the arc of a 486.50 foot radius curve to the left, (center bears North 05°59’36” East and long chord bears South 87°52’23” East 65.61 feet, with a central angle of 07°43’58”) along the South line of Cherry Lane; thence South 2°14’00” East 492.44 feet; thence West 178.69 feet to the end point of a Boundary Line Agreement, recorded on May 27, 2011, as Entry No. 2600819, in Book 5283, at Page 1370-1371 of the records of Davis County and the East line of Foothills at Cherry Lane Phase 1 Subdivision; thence North 0°25’00” West 352.52 feet along the aforementioned Boundary Line Agreement and the East line of Foothills at Cherry Lane Subdivision Phase 1; thence East 102.04 feet; thence North 02°14’00” West 142.10 feet to the South line of Cherry Lane and the point of beginning.

Tax ID No. 09-087-0291

The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Ridgeline Capital, LC, and the record owner(s) of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Kimberly Cherry LLC, a Utah limited liability company. Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in said trust deed. Bidders must tender $5,000 at the sale (non-refundable), payable to Christopher G. Jessop, Trustee, and the balance of the purchase price by noon the next business day following the sale. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check. Cash is not acceptable.

DATED June 30, 2023.

/s/ Christopher G. Jessop, Successor Trustee

Terry Jessop & Bitner

311 South State Street, Suite 450 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Telephone: 801/534-0909, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Publishing: 7/7/2023, 7/14/2023, 7/21/2023

TELEVISION GUIDE

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison

TV Media

Q: I loved the new Poirot movies with Kenneth Branagh, and I thought the actor playing Poirot’s friend, Monsieur Bouc, was excellent. What else has he been in?

A: Tom Bateman has done a lot on TV and film, mostly in his native Britain, but he owes much of his current stardom to Kenneth Branagh (“Hamlet,” 1996).

He was a member of Branagh’s stageacting troupe prior to being cast in the

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actor-director’s lavish adaptation of “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017), as the railway employee who helps Poirot solve the puzzling case.

He returned for the sequel, “Death on the Nile” (2022), and his career has since taken off nicely.

Most notably for North American audiences, Bateman has a leading role in the new sitcom “Based on a True Story,” which debuted last month on the streaming platform Peacock.

It stars “Big Bang Theory” alum Kaley Cuoco as a pregnant realtor who, along with Bateman’s character, gets caught up in a murder case. They try to exploit their predicament by investigating it themselves and turning it into a true crime audio series.

Bateman’s clearly choosing to strike while the iron is hot, exposure-wise,

because he has a second sitcom on the go at the same time back in the U.K. It’s a smaller part in “Funny Woman,” a ‘60sset comedy about a woman trying to break into the male-dominated comedy scene. That one was released back in February, and though you can stream it in Canada (and, of course, the U.K.), it’s not available in the U.S.

Q: What has the actress who played Valerie on “Berlin Station” been up to since it ended?

A: Michelle Forbes (“Kalifornia,” 1993) has been up to a lot since her spy drama “Berlin Station” ended in 2019, but all anyone wants to talk about is her involvement in one project.

Earlier this year, Forbes appeared on an episode of the Paramount+/CBS

series “Star Trek: Picard,” reprising her role as Ro Laren, which she played for three years on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” in the early ‘90s.

Thanks to the strength of “Trek” fandom, that one episode got Forbes more press and attention than everything else she’s done since 2019.

It also includes a starring role on a high-profile show that looked a lot like Epix’s “Berlin Station.” The same year that show was cancelled, she debuted on “Treadstone,” the USA Network drama set in the same universe as “The Bourne Identity” (2002) and its smashhit sequels.

Unfortunately, it didn’t find the same traction as its film predecessors and was canceled after a season.

Haveaquestion?Emailusat questions@tvtabloid.com.

Monday

Claim to Fame

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Kevin and Frankie Jonas host a new episode of this game show, and while strategies come to light new friendships are formed. Teams must feel their way through a garden of clues in order to gain more knowledge about fellow players.

The Rising

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

This new series follows Neve Kelly (Clara Rugaard), a young girl who realizes not only that is she dead, but that she was murdered. Determined to find her killer and get justice, she discovers she has the ability to interact with the world around her.

Weakest Link (5) KSL 9 p.m.

Jane Lynch (“Glee”) plays host to a group of WWE players who must work as a team to bank prize money and answer rapid-fire trivia questions. But that team spirit is set aside at the end of each round, when the group votes to eliminate “the weakest link.”

Tuesday

Down to Earth With Zac Efron

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

In the premiere episode of this travel show, host Zac Efron and Darin Olien get an up-close look at Iceland’s renewable energy efforts; they also soak in a spa, sample reindeer meat and take in views of the country’s end less natural wonders.

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Sixteen contestants compete in this new episode, transforming cars from their past into the life-sized Hot Wheels of their dreams. Not only can they win a cash prize — their creation could be made into a real Hot Wheels die-cast toy.

Wednesday CMA Fest

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

From daytime shows to massive, nightly concerts, footage from the 2023 CMA Fest in Nashville, Tenn., airs, featuring performances from some of country music’s hottest art ists, like Luke Bryan. Dierks Bentley, Elle King and Lainey Wilson host.

Riverdale (30) KUCW 9 p.m.

After being transported back to the 1950s in the final season of this popu-

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lar “Archie” comic-based show, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) each enter the Miss Teen Riverdale pageant, helping Ethel (Shannon Purser) to compete as well.

Mayans M.C.

FX 11 p.m.

The final episode of this “Sons of Anarchy” spin-off airs, ending a decade long “MC” dynasty. This last season follows as Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (J.D. Pardo) leads his brother Angel (Clayton Cardenas) and the Mayans in a vicious turf war that ends it all.

Thursday

The Chase

(4) KTVX 8 p.m.

The thrill of the chase never gets old as a new episode airs tonight. In this fast-paced quiz show hosted by Sara Haines, three contestants face off against a quiz genius — James Holzhauer — who is out to stop the players from winning a big cash prize.

Booked: First Day In A&E 8 p.m.

Life lessons are learned when a firsttimer and returning offenders get booked. A woman struggles to deal with her husband’s health issues and gets a DWI, while a father having too much fun draws attention to himself, resulting in a gun possession charge.

Friday

present a comprehensive picture of the case in question.

Moonshine

(30) KUCW 9 p.m.

The Finley-Cullens continue their winner-takes-all battle for control of the family business. After the Goddessfest, Rhian (Anastasia Phillips) is reeling over the loss of a body part and feeling betrayed. Lidia (Jennifer Finnigan) wonders if she is next.

Saturday

We Need to Talk

(2) KUTV 11 a.m.

A new episode airs of this long-running talk show, offering a unique perspective on current sports news and the sports landscape in its entirety as it is hosted by some of the most accomplished women in sports.

Baking It

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Bakers are challenged to create their worst fears in edible representations. Hosted and executive produced by Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler, the second season debuted on Peacock and is now making its network debut.

Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

This totally tubular series takes a deep-dive into the geekiest year in cinema – 1982 – featuring conversations with stars, directors, writers and more, discussing hits like “Conan the Barbarian,” “Tron” and “The Beastmaster,” all from ‘82.

Hosted by prank-mas-

ter Johnny Knoxville, this series sees everyday people pitching pranks targeted at their own friends and family. This time, A man seeks childhood revenge on his mom and grandma; a best friend auditions to be a

Tuesday

(7) KUED 8 p.m

Southern Storytellers

From award-winning filmmaker Craig Renaud comes the new three-episode series “Southern Storytellers,” premiering Tuesday, July 18, on PBS. It follows some of the region’s most influential creators to the places they call home — the communities that richly fertilize the stories they create in books, music, and on screens large and small.

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Spending much of the summer in Canada filming a television series suits Malcolm McDowell well.

The veteran of such movies as “A Clockwork Orange,” “O Lucky Man!” and “Time After Time” currently is in Newfoundland making the third season of “Son of a Critch” … which starts a U.S. run of its initial episodes Monday, July 24, on The CW. The autobiographical sitcom casts McDowell as the very candid grandfather of central character Mark Critch, a comedian whose experiences as a youth inspired the show. Interestingly, Critch plays his own father Mike in the show, while Mark is portrayed by young Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.

“I think it’s beautifully written,” the friendly McDowell says, “and it’s a fantastic cast, people I hadn’t really known before. This young man they found (Ainsworth) is such a good actor, and we’re so lucky to have him. We all rise or fall on his performance, and I think he’s fantastic. It’s been really nice to see his progression as an actor and his young adult, and he’s just lovely, which you can tell by his work.”

McDowell earned a Canadian Screen Awards nomination for his Season 1 work as Patrick Critch, or “Pop,” in “Son of a Critch.” He maintains he’s quite comfortable in his surroundings while doing the role: “I hadn’t been to Newfoundland before, though I had been to Nova Scotia, and what a wonderful place it’s turned out to be. Of course, we’re only there in the summer, so I don’t know how it is in the winter. I think those can be pretty brutal.”

“Son of a Critch” is one of a number of Canadian series that have been picked up by The CW, particularly with the network’s newly revised economic model.

A firefly is an insect, but it is not a fly. It is a beetle.

Beetles have two pairs of wings. The front pair is stiff and protects the soft back wings, which are used for flying.

Standards Link: Life Science: Students know animals have structures that serve different functions in survival.

People use their lungs to get oxygen from the air. A firefly has small holes on its abdomen that let in oxygen.

Use a light stick, often found with sporting goods, to demonstrate how chemicals can mix together to create light without giving off any heat.

A re y lights up the world in two of its four parts or stages of its life cycle.

Like all beetles, re ies have four stages or parts to their lives. These are larvae pupa and adult

Fireflies need four things to glow. Three of those are chemicals it has in its body. Circle every third letter to discover the fourth thing it needs to glow.

An adult firefly can make its light blink on and off. Each species or kind of firefly has its own blinking pattern. Males and females use their flashes to find mates from the same species.

Some species flash short, quick flashes.

Others stay lit longer. Others have longer dark times between flashes.

The male flies around flashing his light. The female stays near the ground and flashes “answers” to the male’s flashing messages as he flies above her.

Fireflies also use their flashing lights to scare off predators and to warn other fireflies of danger.

Do the math to label this diagram.

Adjective Detective

Practice using descriptive words in stories to add color. Clip five adjectives from the newspaper that could describe a mystery. Use these words to write a story about a detective solving a mystery. Be creative!

Standards

Write Words Wonderfully

An alliteration is a series of words that start with the same letter. Can you come up with one or more alliterations?