The Davis Journal | August 4, 2023

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Warner attributes some of that to more education and messaging. “There’s better education than 10 years ago,” he said. “Messages have to be more sensational, that’s how this generation sees things so it has to pack a punch.”

They’ve been seeing these messages since they were two feet tall, said Warner. “It’s finally

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KPD POP OFFICER IS LIVING HER DREAM By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—From the time she walked into the 7-Eleven where her sister worked and talked to the cops there, Kaysville Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Officer Alexis Benson has wanted to be a police officer. Benson has been with the department for six years.

“That was my first interaction,” she said. “I thought that was the coolest thing ever. In the sixth grade Tom Smart was the DARE Officer at my elementary school. He was so cool I really looked up to him so much. In that moment of my life I knew I wanted to be a police officer.”

Benson said she assumed she wouldn’t meet the requirements to become a police officer. “I thought I wasn’t tall enough or strong enough or big enough. Then I went to the Citizens Police Academy and one of the instructors said ‘I can see it in you. This could be a great career for you.’ I realized maybe I could be an officer.”

“Only 5.6% of students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 said they had used e-cigarettes or vaped in the last 30 days. That’s a lower average overall than the State of Utah and the U.S. We’re doing pretty well.”She went to the police academy and also worked full time. “I would do ride alongs and I fell in love with Kaysville and the people,” said Benson. “Chief (Sol) Oberg was so supportive of me. I knew there was no other place I wanted to be than here.”

Benson said she started in Layton and was there for a year and then came over to Kaysville. “I was a little bit intimidated but there were three other females so I realized it wasn’t so crazy that I wanted to be a cop. I had purple handcuffs to show the kids and I’d visit lemonade stands and people would come up and strike up a conversation with me. I’d tell the children they could be anything they wanted to be and showed them that women can do this job and we’re as helpful in this career as men are.”

There are some hard calls, she said. “When I go home I’m no longer a police officer. You have to leave it at the door. There are things your family may not want to hear. I figure to be a cop you can’t let the stress of the job affect your personal life.”

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“Early exposure can affect their mental health, cognitive ability and behavior,” said Trevor Warner, Communications Manager for the Davis County Health Department (DCHD). “There are resources like My Life My Quit for youth and young adults and their parents or guardians to support youth in their journey to stop or not start.”

Changes in Utah law allows pharmacists to prescribe hormonal birth control

Until recently, women who wanted contraceptives had to see a doctor to get a prescription. A change in Utah law now allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense basic hormonal birth control directly to adult women.

“It can take a lot of time to get an appointment with a health provider for a patient to get the drug therapy they need,” said Carrie Dunford, chief pharmacy officer for Intermountain Health. “This is patient centric. They fill out a form online with their medical history and if they meet the criteria the prescription will be mailed directly to the patient with a three month supply. It’s for anyone over 18 and female, you don’t have to be a patient with Intermountain Health.”

A pharmacist won’t prescribe if there are risk factors, she said. “Patients with things such as blood clots will be referred to a physician. If a patient doesn’t qualify they will be handed off to an Intermountain Health physician who can expedite their care.”

Pharmacists will gather information over the phone and make sure all the patient’s questions are answered, Dunford said. “A new prescription is good for a year. It is filled three months at a time and they send a refill reminder text or email. It’s helpful to

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keep on track with their drug therapy.”

It’s a team-based approach, said Dunford. “Pharmacists at Intermountain Health work closely with the Intermountain physicians who are seeing the patient participants. They have access to their information so that they have all the records in one place.”

It is $20 for the virtual visit with an Intermountain pharmacist, said Dunford. “It’s really inexpensive to do that. It’s lower cost and open access.”

This can also reduce traffic at the doctor’s office and open up appointments for patients who have various women’s health concerns, she said.

“Pharmacists complete six years of education and have a wealth of specialized knowledge about medication and its various uses, management and dosing, as well as how medications can interact with each other,” said Sean Esplin, MD, senior medical director for women's health at Intermountain Health. “Routine birth control prescriptions and refills for women who are at low-risk of complications can be handled by pharmacists. They are a well-qualified and under-utilized resource for patients. In general, regular check-ups with a women’s health provider are recommended and with

pharmacist-prescribed birth control, proof of a check-up is required every two years.”

“Our biggest goal is to improve healthcare access for patients at a lower cost and this new program does both,” said Dunford. “This will make care more convenient for our patients and ensure women anywhere in

the state have timely access.”

Dunford has worked as a pharmacist for 20 years. “I like the option that allows you to get care when you need it and not have to wait.”l

Survey shows it’s tough to be a working woman in Utah

While Utah has one of the highest economic growth rates in the nation, many working women here are not benefitting from that growth as much as their male colleagues. In fact, an August 2022 Wallethub study ranked Utah dead last for working women in terms of workplace environment, education and health and political empowerment. Yet apparently nothing is being done to improve those numbers.

This may be partly due to skewed perceptions of gender bias in the workplace. Utah men, even more than their counterparts across the nation, just don’t get what women here are dealing with, another study by Dr. Helen Knaggs with Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project suggests.

Just what is gender bias anyway? According to the Knaggs study, it’s a term “used to describe various barriers embedded in workplace cultures that disadvantage women, either overtly (e.g., harassment) or covertly (e.g., policies that inadvertently benefit men more than women).”

Dr. Knaggs conducted an online survey of 119 participants between October and November 2022 where she examined women’s experiences and perceptions of gender bias

By Linda Petersen | l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

in the Utah workplace and men’s perception of those experiences. More than 72 percent of the respondents were women, (mainly because they had heard about the survey through women’s groups); the remainder were men. Most of the respondents were in management.

In the survey, after answering some demographic questions participants were asked to complete either a Gender Bias Scale (female respondents) or an adapted GBS (male respondents).

An example of the questions:

Original GBS for Women:

• I have to work harder than my male colleagues for the same credibility.

• I feel welcome while attending social events with my male colleagues.

Adapted GBS for Men:

• In my workplace, women work harder than their male colleagues for the same credibility.

• In my workplace, women feel welcome while attending social events with their male colleagues.

The study found that the women in the survey perceived greater gender bias than the men did, particularly in the area of male privilege.

“Male privilege was the gender bias factor with the largest differences in perception between men and women, consistent with literature reporting that male privilege may be invisible to those who benefit from it,” the study said. “Male privilege is defined as a culture controlled by men that reinforces the male hierarchy and subordinates the female voice; it can be especially evident if women make choices that do not align with what men want.”

Male privilege was followed closely by “devaluation” and “disproportionate constraints.” Devaluation included a lack of acknowledgment and salary inequality. Fifty-six percent of women agreed with statements about being interrupted by men when speaking; while 57 percent of men disagreed, for example. Seventy-two percent of women said women made less than their male counterparts while 51 percent of the men neither agreed nor disagreed.

“Disproportionate constraints” refers to unequal standards for the sexes where women felt constrained in their communication and being more scrutinized and expected to work harder for the same credibility than their male counterparts. Seventy to 86 percent of fe-

male respondents reported dealing with these issues compared to 40 to 60 percent of men who claimed this did not happen.

“This gap in perception is troubling since men make up a large proportion of Utah leadership, and thus have significant influence over workplace experiences, systems, processes and culture,” the study said.

While just over 49 percent of Utahns are female, in the Utah legislature, for example, in 2022 there were 29 male senators and five female senators. In the House there were 75 male representatives and 22 female representatives. Just one woman, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, serves in a statewide executive office.

“If Utah men do not perceive or understand the issues that women say are impacting them, change is unlikely to be driven from the top down, and it may not be supported if it is started from the grassroots within organizations,” the study concludes.

In the end, it remains to be seen if given the tight labor market in Utah, there will be enough pain experienced by businesses to effect changes to benefit the state’s working women. l

Seraph Young – the first woman in American history to cast a vote

UTAH—Since the 1840s, the Women’s Suffrage movement struggled to achieve for women the right to vote. Though the 19 Amendment to the U.S. Constitution did just that, it wouldn’t be on the books until nearly a century later. However, leaps and bounds were being made across the nation by outstanding women, and one in particular in Utah made history.

Though the Utah Territory was technically the second to extend voting rights to women, it was the home to the first woman in American history to vote. On Feb. 12, 1870, the territorial legislature unanimously passed the law extending voting rights to female citizens, which, in and of itself was groundbreaking, but just two days later, a young teacher named Seraph Young would

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walk through the doors of Council Hall, and into history.

Only 23 years old at the time, and teaching at the University of Deseret, Seraph became the first woman to vote in the United States, on Feb. 14, 1870, almost a full 50 years before the federal government would sign the 19 Amendment into law.

While it remains unclear if Young was an activist in the Women’s Suffrage movement, it’s clear from her eagerness to cast her ballot that she was, at the very least, enthusiastic about the cause. While for many years her historic vote was obscured by history, in recent years, Seraph has finally been getting her due.

In 2007, a mural was commissioned and painted by David Koch and currently hangs

in the U.S. Capitol Building, depicting the now famous vote, and in 2020, a statue created by local artists Kelsey Harrison and Jason Manning was installed at the relocated Council Hall where she cast her famous vote. She was also afforded great dignity when the misspelling of her name on her headstone in Arlington was finally corrected.

Americans as a whole owe a great debt to the bravery of Seraph Young, and women like her, who blazed trails of equity that have laid the foundation for amazing accomplishments for women everywhere. Though it’s likely Seraph herself might have just considered it a civic duty, in casting that ballot, she became a hero for years to come. l

Seraph Young - the first woman in American history to cast a vote. Courtesy photo

Osguthorpe first woman to be Chamber President/CEO

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—Angie Osguthorpe is an energizer bunny whose enthusiasm and positivity is infectious. That’s what makes her great at her job as President/CEO of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. Osguthorpe has been in the position for five years and she’s the first female to be President/CEO of the Chamber.

“I just love it,” Osguthorpe said. “I enjoy associating with the members, volunteers and to rub shoulders with the community and find out all the wonderful things about the county.”

The Chamber helps businesses grow, she said. “It improves the lives of people both professionally and personally. The purpose is to provide advocacy and promote businesses.”

The challenge is growth, said Osguthorpe.

“It’s a good thing to have but in Davis County and Utah it’s caused inflation, impacted housing, air and water. We need better alternatives.”

Osguthorpe said Jim Smith, who was President of the Chamber before her, was an awesome male mentor. “He helped me learn that I could step up to the plate and that I could do it. I’ve learned that what makes a person a good leader is being kind, honest and an optimist. The Chamber is inclusive. If we’re not having a good time, why are we there?”

Osguthorpe grew up in the small town of Mountainview in Missouri and has Marketing and Business Logistics degrees from the University of Missouri and an MBA from BYU. She served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Portugal and has three children and a grandson.

“He’s my first grandchild and it’s amazing,” she said. “I like to hike, play pickleball and I have a passion for traveling. I like to experience the culture of other people or just sit on the beach with a book.”

While her children were younger, Osguthorpe said she mostly stayed at home. “[As they got older] I felt like I could get back into the world. I wondered if I could rise to the occasion and do something that’s really challenging. After leading the Chamber for the last five years I realized I do have the skills to take it and grow and help others.”

Osguthorpe said her schooling helped her have a natural love for people. “I love to see them grow. It’s been enjoyable and easier because of my staff here.”

There’s been research done that shows women have perfected a list of requirements of what they can do to get a new position, she said. “You just need to step in, not be timid and do your best every day and you’ll be fine. Find

a successful tribe of strong females and men to surround yourself with just to grow together.”

Going through life there’s going to be challenges, said Osguthorpe. “It’s not what it is but how you handle it. I’m a woman of faith. Always take the high road so you can be able to create a wonderful life for yourself and your family. Work hard and play hard but family comes first.” l

Osguthorpe loves to travel and experience new cultures. Courtesy photos

Angie Osguthorpe speaks during a Chamber event. Osguthorpe has been Chamber President/CEO for five years.

You just need to step in, not be timid and do your best every day and you’ll be fine. Find a successful tribe of strong females and men to surround yourself with just to grow together.

Angie Osguthorpe

Keeping her community strong: Centerville City Councilwoman Robyn Mecham

By Linda Petersen |

Who better to preserve the heritage of Centerville City than a fifth-generation resident? That’s what Robyn Thompson Mecham is and what the locals got nearly seven years ago in 2016 when they elected Mecham to the city council. Mecham is now three-quarters of the way through a second term and if she has anything to say about it, is on her way to a successful third term. It’s not that she wants to be in charge or that she covets the small stipend council members receive, she said. Mecham just wants to make sure that everything that makes Centerville great stays a part of the town.

“I actually feel like I would be better this time because it takes you two to three years to actually figure out what you really can and can’t do and learn a lot of things you need to know in order to really be effective,” she said.

Mecham’s ancestor William Reid Smith was one of the original settlers of the community. Like many Utah men of his day, Smith was a polygamist and Mecham traces her line through his first wife, Emiline. Mecham herself grew up surrounded by family. “I was very blessed,” she said. “My great-aunt Noami Sessions was on one side, my grandma, Laura Stoker Smith, lived on the other side of us, my aunt Emiline Hanson lived below and cousins to the side.”

“I’ve always loved Centerville,” she said. “When my husband [Ken Mecham] asked me to marry him – He was from the big city; he was from Salt Lake – I told him I was glad to marry him, but I was going to live my whole life in Centerville and if that was a problem I wouldn’t marry him.”

Ken Mecham readily agreed, and the couple has built a life together in Centerville. They are the parents of four children and grandparents to 12, most of whom also live in Centerville. Daughter Michelle Kessler is the only

odd one out – she lives in Santaquin.

What Robyn Mecham loves most about Centerville is the people, “the safe feeling that I always had, that I always felt welcome and safe here,” she said. It’s a feeling she wants her children to share. But Mecham is not content to have warm fuzzy feelings about the city and its past – she’s dedicated to making sure that what made Centerville great while she was growing up continues long into the 21st century. To ensure that happens, she has been actively involved in city business most of her adult life.

In the early years of raising her family she worked part time for the Farmington post office but still managed to find time to attend most city council meetings. Those many years in the audience have given her a unique perspective that she is not afraid to share with her

colleagues on the city council.

“I like information, and I like everyone to have all of the information,” she said. “Lots of times if there was an issue I would gather all of the information and sometimes even give it to the council members. I just did it for so long.”

It was this involvement that led to her two stints on the city council. One day while talking with the city planner she expressed her frustration with the direction the council was taking on a particular issue. The planner had an unexpected solution.

“He said, ‘Look if you want to change things, why don’t you just run for city council?’” Mecham recalled. “I thought, ‘Well, I will then.’” And she did.

Although Mecham had a lot of encouragement from other people she said she was shocked when she was voted onto the city council and even more so when she found out she had garnered the most votes. It’s a position she has loved over the last seven years and it’s where she wants to stay – even for another term if the voters of Centerville will have her.

Mecham is a council member known for doing her homework on the issues and even to take it on for other busy council members.

“I think it’s very, very important,” she said. “I’m OK with how anyone votes as long as I think they have all the information. For me it’s very important that I have all my ducks in a row. If I’m going to vote on something I know all about it: I’ve driven by it, I’ve walked the property, I’ve talked to the planner.”

And indeed, in many ways, Mecham seems to be a purveyor of Centerville’s institutional memory. It’s one of the reasons she wants to run for city council again.

“With a lot of new employees and people who aren’t from Centerville, probably some new department heads in the next couple of years, I want to be able to tell them why things

were done the way that they were, so we don’t repeat mistakes that were made,” she said.

One of the things Mecham is most proud of as a council member is helping Police Chief Paul Child find funding for a program where Centerville officers can work overtime shifts at night patrolling the city.

“We were getting so many calls in the mornings on burglaries at night and I kept coming up with ideas,” she said. Finally, one of Mecham’s ideas – an extra police department shift – resonated with Child and in 2021 the two made it happen.

“Our crime rate dropped significantly when they implemented that,” she said.” Our officers love it; they say it’s actual police work. They’re actually out keeping us safe while we’re asleep. There has been some major crime stopped because of it.”

And while life has changed since Mecham grew up in Centerville, she is determined to pass the spirit of volunteerism taught to her by her parents along to the next generation. That’s probably why when Mayor Clark Wilkinson couldn’t find anyone to head up this year’s Fourth of July parade that he approached Mecham. And of course, he had come to the right place. Before long Mecham had talked her daughter Lisa Malmstrom and her friend Breann into taking over the task – and thanks to the two of them this year’s parade, like so many before, went off without a hitch. It’s just another way Mecham and her family ensure Centerville stays great.

“We’re leaving a community for the next generation and if we don’t create those things now we’re not going to have them left for the next generation,” she said. l

Sisters behind ‘Pistil and Thorn’ celebrate two-year anniversary

By Ariel Harmer | a.harmer@davisjournal.com

Sisters Nikki McKean and Natalie McKeanPetersen always knew they wanted to start a business together, but it wasn’t until 2021 that they made their dreams a reality. Two years later, Pistil and Thorn, their houseplant shop on Bountiful Main Street, is thriving.

“This is the most fulfilling spot that I’ve ever had in my entire life,” McKean-Petersen said. “If I died tomorrow, I’d die happy, being able to do something more with my life than sitting at a desk.”

The sisters started brainstorming ideas for their business in 2018, when they worked at law firms down the street from each other in Salt Lake City.

“We would take lunches all the time together and walk around downtown Salt Lake and talk about our dreams,” McKean-Petersen said. “We felt kind of unfulfilled if we were going to be doing, you know, the legal world for the rest of our lives.”

Nikki McKean said it was difficult to get the business started at first.

“We knew we wanted to be on [Bountiful] Main Street, but nothing was open,” she said. “And then COVID hit and [. . .] it just kind of went on hold.”

During the pandemic, the sisters noticed a rising interest in houseplants and decided that was what they wanted to sell. Their grandmother, who loved plants, was an additional inspiration to them.

“She had a green thumb, indoor and outdoor plants,” McKean-Petersen said. “So that’s how we delved into houseplants.”

They decided on the name “Pistil and Thorn.” An FAQ section on their Instagram explains how the name came to be.

“A pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower,” the post says. “With the shop being sister-owned, we thought the name was fitting. [And] we both love cacti and thought [“thorn”] had a nice ring to it.”

McKean-Petersen owned a home in Kaysville, and when she sold it in 2021, it gave her and her sister the funds they needed to finally start their business.

Despite having a plan and the funds to support it, finding a storefront proved challenging.

“We felt like because we were women and we had no business experience that landlords didn't want to take us that seriously,” McKean

said.

The sisters found a realtor who finally helped them secure the perfect spot: an old antique store a few doors down from the post office on Main Street.

It took the sisters three months to prepare the store for opening. They had to pull out the old carpet, paint the walls, set up shelves and more, all while balancing their families and full-time jobs. With help from family and friends, they got the store ready and opened on Aug. 6, 2021.

McKean said that they started small and have been growing ever since, just like the plants they sell. Local vendors now sell pottery, jewelry and more in their store, and now they even share the back of their space with Split Leaf Coffee.

“It's been great,” McKean said of the decision to open the coffee shop. “[We’re] sharing a customer base and just creating a cool space for the community to hang out.”

There have been growing pains, but overall, the sisters are proud of the work they’ve accomplished. They said their relationship as sisters has remained strong even as they’ve become business partners.

“She has her strengths and I have mine, and we just do our thing within those realms,” McKean said. “And for the most part, it’s worked and we agree on things. If we don’t, we've been able to work it out.”

Natalie prefers to focus on the numbers and finances of the business, while Nikki said she is on the more creative side of the store. This allows them to do their work without step-

ping on each other’s toes, although they also fill in for each other when necessary.

McKean said they sometimes experience “imposter syndrome,” but they’ve worked hard to get where they are.

“We look around sometimes and I’m just like, ‘What? We have a store?’ This is weird, you know, it’s crazy,” she said. “Especially with no real business experience.”

The sisters have one main piece of advice for anyone thinking about starting a business. “Do it,” McKean-Petersen said. “Don’t think too hard. You want to be smart, you want to get your numbers, you want to have your goals and make sure you're not being dumb about it. But I think you can’t think too hard, or else you just wouldn’t do it.”

McKean added that she would have regretted not starting the store, and is glad she and her sister took the risk.

“If someone's that passionate about something, and really wants to do it, I just say you’ve got to at least try,” she said. “You don’t want to regret it, you know?”

The sisters said that while others who want to start their own businesses might also face prejudice or other obstacles, there is always a way forward.

“Don’t let that stop you. At least get out there and try,” McKean said. “Once you get in, you can prove yourself, and hopefully that goes away.”

McKean-Petersen added that having an advocate, like the realtor that helped them find their storefront, is essential. She said that people are better able to grow when they make connections.

“I think the more women who are building these businesses, the more will get taken seriously in the first place and not have to have someone help [them] out,” McKean-Petersen said.

Pistil and Thorn is thriving, and the sisters say they love being part of the small-business community in Davis County. They said they hope others are able to feel that same sense of belonging whenever they walk into a local business.

“Small businesses are huge for community,” McKean-Petersen said. “It’s really, really cool to see people come together in different ways.” l

Robyn Mecham is a fifth-generation resident. Through her service she hopes to keep Centerville great for the next generation. Courtesy photo

Sisters Nikki McKean, left, and Natalie McKean-Petersen, right, opened their plant shop on Bountiful Main Street two years ago. Photo courtesy of @pistilandthorn via Instagram

BLAST FROM THE PAST

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County

Compiled by Braden Nelsen

1923

Bountiful City reduces tax levy

Bountiful City is doing better than the state this year, in regard to taxes. The former has reduced the levy a half mill while the state has increased the levy two mills.

The taxes in Bountiful and a little portion of Centerville should be much lower this year than other years if property here is assessed at its actual value for land that readily sold at $700 to $1,000 an acre now would not bring $200 an acre on account of the Bonneville Irrigation District.

It was stated at a Bonneville water meeting some time ago that a reduction in the assessment to some where near the real value would be asked for but we never heard if its having been done.

1933

Tradesmen to stop ‘old man depression’

The tradesmen of the various departments of the building business of South Davis are organizing themselves to fall-in-line with the National Recovery act, which has been set up to de

feat “Old Man Depression.” Meetings have been held and a committee appointed to investigate and work out plans that will be acceptable to the tradesmen of the various building professions.

As soon as possible, a meeting will be called where the plan will be presented.

It is hoped that every tradesman will avail himself of this opportunity, and get behind it 100% to help bring about a National recovery.

“Let Us Do Our Part.”

1943

Syracuse parents receive note from son, Tokyo

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tolman of Syracuse, Thursday had received a card from their son, Jaren W. Tolman, who is a prisoner of the Japanese in a Tokyo, Japan camp.

Complying with rules and regulations that all cards must be printed, the message was in the young man’s “handwriting” Mrs. Tolman said, as she identified former hand printing he had done before entering service.

Rows of Japanese characters on the card and a postmark of Geneva, Switzerland, together with a note from the U.S. provost marshal general’s office, gave authenticity to the welcome note from Private Tolman. This is believed to be the first note received in Davis County, from a prisoner of war in Japan, which gave high hopes as to his safety and of others, also held in prison camps.

1953

DUP hold reunion at Lagoon, Aug. 5

Nearly two hundred members of South Davis County Daughters of Utah Pioneers held a reunion at Lagoon Wednesday, August 5, according to Mrs. Olga C. Adair, South Davis County president.

In addition to the picnic lunch, the program featured Mrs. Ivy C. Towler, member of the central board of the or-

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ganization, who spoke on parliamentary procedure and its use in the DUP meetings. Mrs. Cecil Manwaring, also a guest, furnished musical entertainment for the occasion with her accordion and accompanied group singing conducted by Mrs. Margaret Blomquist, chorister.

1963

Dedication slated for county jail

This week the Davis County Commission announced the dedication and open house of the Davis County Sheriff’s office and jail at Farmington. It will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. and the public is urged to attend.

The program, to be conducted by Commissioner G. Evan Taylor, will feature as the keynote speaker, Leonard Blaylock, FBI Special Agent in charge at the Salt Lake office. Invocation will be given by Commissioner Glen W. Flint and the dedicatory prayer will be given by the architect, Stanley C. Evans and the county sheriff, Kenneth Hammon. This will be followed by a tour of both the old and the new jails on the courthouse grounds. “We’re providing housing for the prisoners in other security institutions in Salt Lake and Ogden during the open house. In this way, the public will be able to compare the new with the old – and see for themselves why construction of the new facility was necessary,” Sheriff Hammon said.

1973

Study ponders future, past, problems of Great Salt Lake Lake Com has published its review of studies of the Great Salt Lake. George Smeath, chairman of the committee, in presenting it to the Wasatch Front Regional Council, recommended that an effort to be made to continue the effort to reach knowledgeable conclusions. Lake Com will continue to assist in the task, if they are requested to do so, to set up a master plan that can be presented to the next session of the state legislature for developments on the lake.

Ivo Mills, new assistant director of the WFRC, complimented the committee on their excellent job with the funds and time they have had, “It will be the foundation of a tremendous amount of work eventually to be done on the Great Salt Lake,” he said.

1983

Farmington ponders mud retention basin

FARMINGTON—A proposal to construct a large detention basin to collect slide and flood debris from Rudd Creek in Farmington met with heated debate last Wednesday night.

Most of the 150 residents attending the meeting in the Farmington Junior High School gymnasium favored the basin proposal, and urged the city officials to “get busy and get the job done.”

A few local residents, however, said they did not think the detention basin was necessary, or at least would not solve the problem.

Site of the proposed basin will include the first row of houses west of 100 East and extend east to about 150 East (Valley View Circle) between 550 North and 650 North.

Dog taken in stolen vehicle found safe

CLEARFIELD—A dog that was in the back of a car that was stolen at a Clearfield Maverik station last week was found safe at a homeless camp.

Reo, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu, was dropped off by the previously arrested suspect to a random family at the homeless camp, police said. It appears that the family did not know the dog was stolen and had been taking care of Reo. The dog was given back to the victim without issue.

The dog was taken July 23 in a Lexus RX350 when a woman took the keys from the 74-year-old victim while she was in the store. When the victim tried to prevent the woman from leaving the car, she struck the victim with a portion of the car then fled the scene.

Melissa Rush was later arrested July 27 and booked into the Davis County Jail on charges of robbery, aggravated assault, theft of a motor vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft (property and dog) and criminal trespassing.

Wallet stolen out of shopping basket

Police are looking for this woman who is suspected of stealing a wallet out of the basket of another customer as she shopped at Winco in Layton. Please call the LPD with any information at 801497-8300 and reference Incident number 23-19915.

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cy. Please call 801-497-8300 with any information and reference Incident #2320061.

Park bathrooms damaged by fire

The North Salt Lake Police are asking for any information about a fire that took place in the restrooms at Fox Hollow Park near Foxboro Elementary. It appears they were lit on fire by fireworks. The restrooms were shut down from any public use until the repairs can be made. Please call the non-emergency dispatch at 801-298-6000 with any information about the incident.

Motorcyclist person of interest in a crime

Centerville Police are looking for this person of interest in a crime and would like the public’s help to identify him. He is described as a white male with a tattoo on the side of his right bicep, driving a Suzuki Intruder motorcycle. Please contact Officer Groen or Det. Cash at 801-292-8441 with any information.

SAFETY FIRST

First of the month safety tips for everyone in Davis County

Summertime safety tips

courtesy of Davis County Sheriff's Office Utah summers are hot, but rarely deter outdoor enthusiasts from enjoying its beauty. Here are some tips to help ensure you enjoy all that Utah has to offer.

• Let a family member or friend know where you are hiking and the time you plan to return.

• Go hiking early in the day when the weather is cooler. Going out in the peak of the heat in the middle of the day makes hiking a lot more difficult.

• Dress appropriately. Wear the right shoes for hiking and the right clothing for varying types of weather.

• Stay hydrated. Make sure you have enough water to get you to and from your destination and plan for an emergency. If you brought your beloved pet, ensure you have plenty of water for them as well.

Man suspect in pharmacy burglary

The Layton Police are looking for the public’s help to identify this suspect in a recent burglary at a local pharma-

• Listen to your body. Dizziness, nausea, headache, muscle cramping, and overwhelming exhaustion are all signs you’ve pushed your body and you are lacking enough fluid and electrolytes in your system and signs of heat exhaustion. Call 911 immediately if you’re feeling any of these symptoms.

• Start small. If you are not used to hiking, plan for a short hike and work your way up to longer, more advanced hikes. Non-emergency Dispatch:

100 Companies Championing Women recognizes equitable policies and practices

In April, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity announced it had reached its goal of designating 100 Companies Championing Women, recognizing businesses in Utah with women-specific policies and practices that allow women to advance as leaders in their fields.

“These individuals and businesses represent the very best Utah has to offer,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, in a media release announcing the 100 companies. “They work tirelessly and continually step up to meet new challenges, and the results make our state a thriving place for women to do business.”

Whether it’s providing flexible schedules, part-time benefits, pay equity, leadership programs, child care support or family leave, these companies have forged a new direction in how women are hired, trained and supported in the workplace.

Salsa Queen in West Valley City (2550 Decker Lake Blvd.) was one business selected in the 100 Companies Championing Women. Maharba Zapata, who has legally changed her name to SalsaQueen, was a single mother, a talented chef and the mother of seven children when she decided to turn her hobby into a career.

Her boyfriend, and now husband, Jim Birch, encouraged her to sell her delicious salsa as a way to bring in some extra income. It turned into a career Zapata never expected and her salsa can be found in grocery stores across the country. Now, she’s made it her mission to help women step into their roles as leaders.

“In our company, we want to promote the same way that Jim did for me. He believed in me, he gave me some wings to fly,” Zapata said. “Unfortunately, we don’t all have the same opportunity to have somebody that believes in us and because somebody believed in me, I want to give back to everybody else. They have that power within themselves, they just don’t know.”

Salsa Queen’s female employees are

encouraged to take leadership positions, even when it’s uncomfortable. Zapata hopes to change the mindset that women are less important or less valuable than men in the workplace, and she has that discussion with the women themselves.

“I don’t know what it has to do with being a woman but it’s almost in our genes to be doubtful and self conscious and put ourselves down and think we’re not good enough,” Zapata said. “I didn’t have a career, I didn’t have job experience, I didn’t even finish high school and I was able to become successful. I want to empower a woman to feel that same way and to be able to shine.”

Clearfield City was one of only two municipalities listed in the 100 Companies Championing Women. Along with St. George City, Clearfield was recognized for its flexible leave benefits, fam-

ily-friendly schedules and women’s pay equality.

More than 170 women are employed at the city with two dozen in supervisory or management positions. Several women in the city have been invited by their supervisors to attend Clearfield’s leadership academy and tuition reimbursement is available to help women cover education costs.

After the city conducted a compensation study to ensure equitable pay based on position, not gender, city leaders implemented policies that were more family-friendly and flexible.

“We wanted to make sure women in the workplace were taken care of and earning what they should,” said Clearfield Mayor Mark Shepherd. “Our council’s goal is to have a highly trained and motivated workforce, and that means all

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Enjoy some family fun as summer winds down

By Ariel Harmer | a.harmer@davisjournal.com

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you’ve exhausted all the options for fun before fall starts. Here are some exciting events, activities and classes to get your family out and about in Davis County this August.

Davis Heritage Festival

The second annual Davis Heritage Festival will be held Aug. 3–5 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Utah State University Botanical Center in Kaysville, Utah. The festival will feature 4-H and Home Arts exhibits areas, animal encounters and horse rides, a miniature train, kids crafts, vendors, food trucks, and other educational demonstrations and activities. Tickets are $5 each.

South Weber’s Country Fair Days

South Weber’s annual Country Fair Days will be held Aug. 5–12 and includes golf and pickleball tournaments, a kids’ race, a kids’ rodeo, a swim party and more. To see the full schedule and register for events, go to www.southwebercity.com.

Music in the Park

There are still two concerts left in Bountiful’s free summer concert series. Each will be held at Bountiful City Park, with food trucks opening at 6:30 p.m. and music starting at 7. On Aug. 4, come listen to contemporary rock-and-roll band The Rockees and enjoy treats from San Diablo Churros, Spectrum Soda Shop, and Hokulia Shave Ice. On Aug. 11, enjoy covers of classic 60s and 70s songs from The Endless Summer Band with Squatch Pizza, Nana’s Dogs, and Hokulia Shave Ice.

Davis Art Council’s Free Sunday Concert Series

There are free concerts at the Kenley Amphitheater in Layton every Sunday. Music starts at 7 p.m.

Aug. 6: Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani, a local hula school

Aug. 13: The Distractions, a soul, disco, and R&B cover band

Aug. 20: Benny C Quartet, a jazz quartet

Aug. 27: Chrome Street Quartet, a classical quartet with a modern pop twist Davis Art Council’s Free Friday Film Series

There are free movie screenings at the Kenley Amphitheater every Friday at 7 p.m.

Aug. 4: “The Book of Life”

Aug.11: “The Princess Diaries”

Aug. 18: “Shazam!”

Aug. 25: “School of Rock”

Davis County Library

The Davis County Library has branches in Bountiful, Centerville, Clearfield, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton and Syracuse, and each branch has weekly and monthly activities. Check your branch’s website to find out when they hold story time and book clubs for different age groups. The Layton branch has a few escape room activities coming up, including the Locked! In Hogwarts Escape Room for teens and tweens on Aug. 9 and My First Pirate Escape Room for kids on Aug. 11.

South Davis Recreation Center’s Outdoor Summer Movies

Bring a picnic blanket to the Bountiful Town Square at dusk on Aug. 12 to watch “Puss in Boots.” The event is free for everyone.

Bubble Party on the Bridge

Who doesn’t like bubbles? Come to Clearfield’s Center Street Bridge on Aug. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. to frolic in bubble cannons.

Second Saturdays of Summer Artist Reception & Show

Canyon Gallery in Kaysville is hosting an artist reception on Aug. 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. Meet the artists, pick up chalk to draw along the sidewalks on Main Street and check out the Sidewalk Sale.

Super Mario Esports Competition and Movie in the Park

Brush up on your esports skills and head to Centerville City Hall on Aug.18 for a Mario Cart challenge starting at 7 p.m. At 9 p.m., walk over to Smith Park to watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

Kaysville Movie in the Park

Come to Heritage Park on Aug. 19 at dusk to watch the movie “Cars.”

Final Friday Festival

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Pop-Up Card Making: Teens and Adults

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NSL Senior Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Green House + Angel Street

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6-9 p.m., $10-$13

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Davis Chamber of Commerce: Women in Business Roundtable

Thursday, Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., $25-$35

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fortable with a manly cop. In that situation a woman can be more comforting than a male. We have a different set of skills that we can offer.”

Working with the other officers, Benson said she realized she can stand her own ground. “They’re confident to have me back them up. I don’t feel I’m being disrespected because I’m female. If I’m in charge of a scene and people we’re talking to look to the male officer, he will turn to me. We’re all really supportive of each other. We don’t let pride get in the way.”

Benson said she was on patrol for two years. “I was adamant that I wanted to be a K-9 officer. POP came up at the same time, but I had in my head that K-9 is what I wanted to do. Another female officer pulled me aside and said POP deals with community engagement and she thought that would be a better fit for me.”

She ended up not even putting in for K-9. “This has been so much fun. It's a four to five

Getting to Know Dr. Heaton

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m. to dusk Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

Summer Nights With the Stars: Tower of Power

Thursday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m., $25-$60 Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton

Rock the Park Concert Series: Natural Wonder, Stevie Wonder Tribute

Thursday, Aug. 10, 8-9:30 p.m. Fountain Square in Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

Layton F.E.S.T.

Friday, Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m. until dusk Locally-grown food, entertainment, shopping and food trucks Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Dr.

Ogden Water Lantern Festival

Saturday, Aug. 12, 5:30-9:30 p.m., $27$56 WaterLanternFestival.com

Jensen Nature Park, 3176 S. Bluff Rd., Syracuse

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year position then I’ll go back to patrol. It’s given me the opportunity to learn and grow in my career and I’m super grateful for that.”

Benson said her next goal is to become a sergeant. “Most people who get into this career do it because they want to serve other people. I want to be a leader and role model to my coworkers and succeed in this career.”

At first, Benson said her family struggled with her career choice. “They didn’t think I should be an officer. They were afraid for my safety. I had to find my voice and gain confidence to be a better version of me. Now they’re very supportive and very proud to have a daughter as a police officer.”

Chief Oberg and her sister have been her biggest cheerleaders, she said. “He doesn’t care about gender or ethnicity just if you’re a good officer. We all get along really well. It’s fun to have other female officers to work with.”

It’s such a fun career, said Benson. “I can’t imagine doing anything else. I’ve followed through with my dreams. I’m happy with where I’m at.” l

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.

A Davis County resident enjoys the North Salt Lake Monday night vendor fair. Photo by Ariel Harmer

Kate Bradshaw loves making a difference in her own town

BOUNTIFUL—Kate Bradshaw has loved politics since she was young and that interest never left her. It’s taken her to Washington, D.C. and back to Bountiful where she serves on the City Council.

“I interned in D.C. with Jim Hansen,” she said. “I thought I’d like to go into the foreign service in embassies overseas. That was the path I was headed down. I came home for the summer and volunteered on Greg Paganelli’s campaign and that’s when I met my husband.”

Spending time in D.C. was an interesting time after Sept. 11, said Bradshaw. “Things don’t move or get solved very fast.”

Bradshaw became involved with the Utah Legislature while working with former representative Greg Curtis. “I saw a way I could solve problems,” she said. “Not at first but over time I can make a change working the advocacy-side path. Working for the legislature or adjacent to them is a master class to see 104 legislators’ different ways to lead.”

Her path to becoming a city councilmember came from a rambunctious German Shepherd puppy that chewed through her seatbelt. “My husband teaches at Viewmont,” said Bradshaw. “We decided to move back to Bountiful where we could have a bigger house and be in the community Bountiful offers. We built the house and adopted a German Shepherd puppy. We were trying to find a way to wear him out and there were no off-leash dog parks to speak of.”

There were no legal places we could go to wrestle him and let him play with other dogs, she said. “I started emailing the City Council asking them to find an unloved, unused corner of the city to make a dog park. I was working with an elected official at the time who said it was a dumb idea and that we don’t have anything like that.”

After the city bought Creekside Park Bradshaw said she tried to find other like-minded pet owners and asked them to contact her. “I put it on Facebook and had quite a big group of people who wanted an off-leash park. When the city officials saw

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the scope, they recognized the type of commitment and started to look to see if they could find a corner that was unused.”

They ended up finding a park with low use that already had fences on two sides so it could keep dogs safe, she said. “That’s the park on 250 W. 1050 South. It’s the only offleash park in Bountiful.”

About that same time there was an uproar over Stoker School and the city park, said Bradshaw. “I was close to running during the 2017 election cycle then when Beth Holbrook left I decided to put my hat in the ring in 2018. “I served her final year and in 2019 I stood for election. I had a deep interest in all levels of government and I started thinking maybe I could do many things a different way and that I had a skill set that could be important.”

Since taking office, Bradshaw has had the opportunity to work on the city’s master plan and trails. “We want to build more trails and amenities,” she said. “We need to foster more stewardship of the outdoors. When I was in high school I was on the mountain biking team and we would volunteer to help take care of the trails.”

There have been bumps along the way and disagreements in the community, said Bradshaw. “I remember when I was younger working on staff for an elected person that tough issues would come up. I would watch how different legislators would handle that. I saw the human side of the elected officials and how it affected them.”

Every month Bradshaw writes a newsletter for residents. “I feel like I owe residents insight into how I make a decision and a report card on what happened and how I voted,” she said. “I found proactive engagement on tough issues so it’s not a surprise to them, it makes them feel like they’ve been well informed. An angry crowd is usually because they don’t feel like they’ve been included.”

She also posts mini updates on social media. “People want to be in the loop,” said Bradshaw. “They might now agree with my vote but they can see how I got there. Most

residents say ‘I see.’ They still might not be happy with the action taken but you can’t please everyone all the time.”

So what about that dream of foreign service? “I saw the glamor of overseas and D.C.,” said Bradshaw. “As I got older I

decided I couldn’t solve big problems like world peace but I could make a meaningful difference in how people feel about a street or a park. I’ve grown to love Bountiful. It’s just the right size to make a difference.” l

Bountiful City Councilmember Kate Bradshaw enjoys anything to do with sports or the outdoors. She’s been an active participant in the city’s plan for trails. Courtesy photo

Massage-school graduate opens her own business to benefit employees and clients

It is always risky to open a new business, but even more difficult when a world-wide pandemic hits a couple weeks after you secure a lease on your business location. “It has always been my dream to have my own business,” said Samantha Ballantyne, current owner of the Aloha Spa located at 273 West 500 South, #17 in Bountiful. When she graduated from the Renaissance Massage School in Bountiful and took her first job at a local spa, she was not impressed with the small wages and long hours offered. She resolved to reverse this trend by opening her own business where employees are more “taken care of” with good compensation and a great working environment. She first obtained further training in Tennessee, learning manual ligament therapy, and in Hawaii, learning the ancient art of Manalomi massage. Regular massage is more broken up, focusing on certain areas, while lomi strokes are long and fluid. Clients love this technique and feel extremely relaxed and lightened emotionally when experiencing it. She also researched different healing methods that would complement massage. Some electrical impulse equipment that gently awakens nerves, for example, and a couple of hyperbaric chambers that have long been used in hospital settings to speed healing. She has one very large hyperbaric chamber that allows the client to sit in a comfortable chair while being brought from “Summit to Sea” simulating the pressure of the deep end of a pool allowing to body to thoroughly oxygenate.

Ballantyne comes from a family of healers, with a mother that learned energy work, an accepted technique

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taught by massage schools nationwide. She loved being able to go to her mother when things were difficult and get body/mind work done. Three of her sisters have attended or plan to attend massage school. “Your body talks,” said Ballantyne. “I often have people cry or release other emotions as massage and energy work helps release everyday stress and old trauma.” No stranger to trauma herself, Ballantyne believes that her challenges help her understand her clients and how they might “work through it.”

Surviving during COVID took courage and resourcefulness. All the rules required of businesses created anxiety for Ballantyne. “You could be assessed a $10,000 fine for failing to wear a mask in your business,” she said, “even if you were alone doing cleaning or book work.” As restrictions let up, she was able to convince people to come in capitalizing on being the only client in the newly minted spa – no crowds and plenty of cleanliness. Despite these efforts, it took about 18 months for the spa to start making a profit. Looking to the future, Ballantyne hopes to move to a larger facility, so she can employ more therapists and serve a larger clientele. “Aloha means the breath of life,” said Ballantyne. “That is what my business is all about, working through difficulties to awake to a better life.” l

Gal’s Garage is not just for women

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

As an interior designer, Rachel Walker was paying astronomical amounts for barn doors for her clients. Clients would see things on Pinterest or Instagram they wanted to create and bring to life. As a mom of four young children, it was next to impossible for her to leave home every day and go to work. She knew there had to be a better/more affordable way and so she asked some people to make her a few. A few turned into a few hundred within weeks. What started out in her garage quickly grew into something much larger and… “her husband wanted his garage back.”

Walker’s husband built her very own garage that is now called “The Gal’s Garage” and located at 469 Market Street in Kaysville. Her ideas expanded from just working with family to creating ideas for a full-scale modern wood shop for home furnishings and décor. Specialties include barn doors, cabinets, farmhouse tables and custom furniture, floating shelves and much more. They also offer flooring and carpet, furniture refinishing, interior design, CNC, Laser engraving and much more.

Although all genders are welcome, something that is different in this industry is that Gal’s is unique in that they have attracted a high percentage of incredible women to their team. “Our people are

amazing, they sincerely love each other and love what they do,” Walker said. She said they still get giddy just seeing inspiration become a reality in homes.

Walker said their products are amazing because they design things they would want in their own homes. She said they take real life problems and find real life

solutions. One of the unique things offered by their process is their team that personally sees an order through from start to finish. This includes everyone from the designer, engineer, carpenter, and shop manager.

The process begins with a client texting or emailing an explanation or picture of their vision, along with measurements. Staff returns with a 3D drawing and pricing options (ranging from lower to higher to make the process affordable for everyone). For instance, Walker said they can create customized affordable cabinets but offer up to half off the cost of a regular custom build if people prefer to install them. She said they work with several builders and Parade of Homes using this method.

Open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the focus at The Gal’s Garage is on people, products, and process. Walker said they are “saving marriages” by building the things that are on your “Honey to do list” (but Honey doesn’t have time to do). They pride themselves on “customers become our friends throughout the process.” For a free quote, you can reach them at 385-209-0102 or visit their showroom in person.

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Female-owned Blue Best HVAC wins Best of State

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

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aty Higgins, Erin Gray and Annie Fonnesbeck started Blue Best Heating & Air more than 20 years ago, providing quality heating and cooling services to residents along the Wasatch Front. It was a rarity for women to own and operate an HVAC company.

“One of the main ideas in the very beginning was that we feel like women bring a different touch to the industry, especially in male dominated industries,” Fonnesbeck said. “So we really wanted it to be a women-owned business. We thought it was a really cool idea.”

This year, the company was a 2023 Best of State Winner for their industry, chosen for their innovative approaches, their excellent work and for contributing to a better quality of life for women in Utah.

The women have had to overcome negative attitudes, sexism, rude comments and the stigma of being female leaders in a mostly-male field. Men in the industry commented about the women’s looks, their lack of knowledge or how ridiculous it was to have a women-owned HVAC business.

“It was really hard to overcome that stigma that women can’t be in this industry and have knowledge around it,” Fonnesbeck said. “You’ve gotta have thick skin because I feel like that’s something that I’ve had to learn…Don’t let people get you down because it is so easy to let those comments hurt and to make you feel less than. You have to remember that you know what you’re doing. You’re doing this for a reason. So just own it and know that.”

Located at 600 N. 500 West in Bountiful, Blue Best Heating & Air continues to receive high marks and great reviews for its work. Fonnesbeck said customers are

sometimes concerned that it’s a female-owned business, but once the work is done, they have customers for life.

With female office staff, installers and technicians, Blue Best is a pioneer in the field. The owners are always looking for women who want to work in the industry and they are welcomed with open arms.

“One of our kick*** installers is a female and she’s amazing. She gets some of the best reviews,” Fonnesbeck said. “One of our coolest things is actually having women out there installing and doing technician work. We have a service tech who is also a female and she does really good work.”

Blue Best partners with Lennox for the Feel the Love program. Started in 2009, the program donates a new

HVAC system to an individual or family who can’t afford it. Lennox provides the equipment and Blue Best installs the system. It’s one way the women feel they can give back to the community.

Higgins recently stepped down from her position with Blue Best, but Fonnesbeck and Gray will continue to promote women HVAC employees throughout Utah. For more information, or to apply for a job, visit BlueBest.com.

“The reviews speak for themselves as to how we embody our culture and how we treat people,” Fonnesbeck said. “We’re just doing what we do best and doing a good job and getting those reviews from actual customers who’ve had the experience with us.” l

Samantha Ballantyne, owner of the Aloha Spa. Her business survived through COVID and she has been able to continue her healing life work. Courtesy photo

Gal’s Garage specialties include barn doors, cabinets, farmhouse tables, custom furniture, floating shelves and much more. Courtesy photo

Blue Best Heating & Air is an award-winning, woman-owned business in Bountiful, and along the Wasatch Front. The company was named 2023 Best of State for its industry. Photo courtesy of Blue Best

It was really hard to overcome that stigma that women can’t be in this industry and have knowledge around it. You’ve gotta have thick skin because I feel like that’s something that I’ve had to learn.

Annie Fonnesbeck

A Bolder Way Forward is the start of a revolution

While traveling to and from Costa Rica, Professor Susan Madsen, founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, read “How Change Happens: Why Some Social Movements Succeed While Others Don’t.”

The book by Leslie Crutchfield inspired Madsen to create an innovative system to help women and girls in Utah.

In June, UWLP launched A Bolder Way Forward, not just a new initiative, but a movement that Madsen hopes will implement positive change, create opportunities and offer support for women and girls in a revolutionary way.

“National and statewide studies continue to show that women and girls in Utah are not thriving in critical areas,” Madsen said. “Year after year, Utah continues to have high levels of domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse and gender based discrimination, while also ranking us the worst state for women’s equality and having low levels of women’s leadership representation in nearly all domains including in business and politics.”

BWF is designed to be a vehicle of change for Utah women and is represented by a wheel with 18 spokes, a rim and a hub. The center of the wheel is the goal to help more women and girls thrive. The rim includes five impact teams to address sexism, identity (such as gender, race and neurodiversity), culture (including art, music and women’s history) and male allyship.

The 18 spokes correspond to five key focal points that highlight where change needs to occur. The five key points are education, community engagement, safety and security, health and well-being and the workplace. Spokes include higher education, political representation, sexual abuse and domestic violence, lifelong health, childcare, the gender pay gap and leadership development.

“The UWLP will work with all spoke leaders to craft 2026 and 2030 goals for each of their areas, with all being linked to measurable outcomes,” Madsen said. “To do this, my team will upscale our work in locating and tracking national and state data that can be regularly updated and visual dashboards and various reports to show progress toward the goal categories.”

Madsen said the BWF movement isn’t intended to succeed at the expense of men and boys. Instead, she believes through collaboration and cooperation there is room for everyone to be strengthened by the program.

After studying change for several decades, Madsen hopes people understand that lifting women brings about positive societal change. BWF utilizes systems-thinking

where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

She challenges leaders, employers, business owners and community partners to wake up to new ideas, remain vigilant and embrace change, even if it’s uncomfortable.

“There are so many ways to be engaged and it’s going to take public policy, it’s going to take on-the-ground training and development and it’s going to take shifts in messaging,” she said. “I welcome you to do the work that needs to be done in terms of strengthening your top girls and women and helping to make sure everyone thrives.”

Madsen knows it will be an uphill road as leaders build programs and initiatives but said past efforts have not worked. It will take a concerted focus to make the road

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smoother and to fill in the societal potholes so the wheel of change can move forward.

“Although the needle has moved slightly, ever so slightly…with its current trajectory, it will take us two, three to four decades to make notable progress” Madsen said. “I say that’s just too long. It’s time for Utah to embrace A Bolder Way Forward because when we lift Utah girls and women we do lift all Utahns, including families.”

For more information, visit ABolderWayForward. org. l

The framework for A Bolder Way Forward is represented by a wheel with 18 spokes, a rim and a hub. Each spoke corresponds to five key focal points that highlight where change needs to occur to create better opportuni

ties for women and girls. Image courtesy of UWLP

CenterPoint Legacy Theatre appoints new Executive Director

CENTERVILLE—There are many options for entertainment these days. People can go to the movies, watch television, or even binge an entire series from a variety of streaming platforms. Still, there’s something that makes live theatre unique: connection, and it’s that very aspect that the new Executive Director of CenterPoint wants to emphasize.

Danny Inkley was born and bred with theatre, and his career with theatre as an art form has been extensive. For years he’s been involved around the state, acting, directing, and working with productions, bringing this art form to audiences, and for the past eight years, he and his wife Wendy have worked together at CenterPoint building their Academy program into the amazing success it is today.

Like many working in live theatre, Danny got his start in performance, and acting

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on stage, but it wasn’t until he worked with a man named Scott Montgomery that he got his start in directing. Inkley said, that Montgomery “thought I had skills that lent themselves to directing,” and the rest is history. While he does direct, Inkley is still involved in many different aspects of productions at CenterPoint, and, going forward in his new role, he intends to stay just as active, “It’s my passion,” he said, saying that directing, acting, and production will still be very much a part of what he does around the theatre.

“It’s an amazing team around here,” Inkley said, saying that his aim in this new role will simply be to “make sure we continue to do the best we can in telling stories,” and supporting the amazing staff in doing just that. After all, according to Inkley, storytelling is what theatre is all about.

“Stories are powerful. Stories stick with us,” said Inkley, explaining how messages and lessons are much more likely to have an impact if they are part of a story. “You don’t necessarily sit down and binge watch live theatre” Inkley said, but, “The stories that connect us” is what makes live theatre unique.

Those that watch live theatre can certainly attest to that: As Inkley pointed out, theatre isn’t theatre without the audience. Furthermore, there’s a certain energy, and connection that can only be felt when actors take the stage, and combined with scenery,

lighting, sound, costuming and more, perform for an audience.

So, what does the future hold for Inkley in this role? Focusing on the people, and the stories, and taking the good that CenterPoint does, and bringing it to even more people, “I’m a massive believer in the good this place does in the community,” said Inkley, saying how he’d love to see as many of the community as possible coming to shows.

Inkley’s latest production, Something Rotten, goes up tonight, Aug. 4, and runs through Sept. 2. When asked what people can expect, Inkley responded, “It’s a gem,” and that he “can’t wait” for audiences to see it. A high-energy musical comedy that brings the Elizabethan era and the bard, William Shakespeare, a bit closer to home, Something Rotten sounds like a fantastic show to kick off Danny Inkley’s tenure as Executive Director.l

The surprising history of Women’s Suffrage in Utah

If asked which states extended the right to vote to women first, many people would likely say New York, Massachusetts, or one of the other eastern states certainly, but in reality, that wasn’t the case. Wyoming and Utah were the first to extend that right and the latter, Utah, was home to the first woman to ever cast a vote in the United States. Despite this early success, the path to suffrage for women in the West was not an easy one.

When thinking about suffragists in U.S. history, a few names will likely come to mind: certainly, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, and others, but a few lesser-known pillars in the suffrage movement actually came from Utah.

Those familiar with Utah state history are sure to recognize the names of Sarah Granger Kimball, Zina P. Young Card, and Emmeline B. Wells. Each of these women, well acquainted with Susan B. Anthony, held places of honor and importance in the Woman Suffrage Association of Utah, a branch of the larger, National Woman Suffrage Association headed by Stanton and Anthony themselves.

It was these women, and women like them that also contributed to the first woman to vote in the United States, Seraph Young, in 1870. Only the second state/territory to extend suffrage, Utah women were able to vote for a full 17 years before Congress passed the Edmunds–Tucker Act, an anti-polygamy legislation that disenfranchised all women, regardless of marital status in the

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territory. It wasn’t until 1896, when Utah officially became a state, that women in Utah finally regained their right to vote.

That same year, Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon campaigned and was elected as the first woman to be a state senator in the United States. Despite these leaps and bounds in their own state, many women in Utah still campaigned ceaselessly to ensure that the federal government would add an amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing not only their right to vote but also extending that right to women across the country.

Of course, these few names listed here are only a small sampling of the amazing women across Utah state history that helped bring not only suffrage but equal rights, equal treatment, and inspiring stories of courage, intelligence, and persistence over nearly 180 years of history. Though represented by the few examples in this article, each of these women deserves to have their stories told and remembered.

Utah has always held to a “pioneer spirit” and women like Emmeline B. Wells, Seraph Young, Martha Hughes Cannon, and others represent that sentiment well. They blazed trails, laying the groundwork and foundation for others to follow in their footsteps, bringing rights to their descendants that they may not have been able to enjoy themselves.

For more information on the history of Women’s Suffrage in Utah, and Women’s history in Utah in general, please visit: https://www.utahwomenshistory.org/. l

CenterPoint veteran Danny Inkley takes the helm as the theatre’s new Executive Director. Courtesy Photo

Four of the chief figures of Women’s Suffrage in Utah pose for a picture in 1897 – Zina D. H. Young, Bathsheba W. Smith, Emily Dow Partridge Young, and Eliza R. Snow. Courtesy photo

Davis girls soccer team set to defend state title

By Josh McFadden | joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

Whenit comes to powerful girls soccer programs in Utah, the Davis Darts are among the best of the best.

Last season, the Darts won the Class 6A title, defeating region and Davis County rival Farmington 1-0 to win the crown. It was the team’s second title in the last three years, as Davis won the 6A championship in 2020. Davis also enjoyed three consecutive Class 5A titles from 2014 to 2016. All of this success, which also includes multiple runners-up finishes at state, have been under the direction of head coach Souli Phongsavath, who is entering year No. 17 at the school.

Defending a championship is never easy, but the Darts are one of 6A’s favorites.

That’s not to say it’s going to be easy for Davis to reach last year’s heights. The team must replace its top two scorers from 2022, Olivia Flint and Emery Jacobs. The potent duo combined for an impressive 35 goals a season ago, 61.4% of the team’s scoring. The two standout players also had seven assists between them.

But the cupboard is hardly bare.

The Darts welcome back starting goalkeeper Elesha Magley, who’ll be a senior. She had 9.5 shutouts a year ago and even had a goal in limited time as a field player. Other defensive starters are back from a squad that allowed just 15 goals in 19 games last season.

Offensively, the team will surely miss

Flint and Jacobs, but Brooklyn Phongsavath is back as a junior. She had the third-highest goal output in 2022 with four. She also led the team with seven assists. Sophomore Etuati T’maea had two goals as a freshman a year ago.

The Darts won the state title last season despite not winning Region. That honor went to Farmington, but Davis got the bigger prize from the Phoenix in the end. Davis finished 14-5 overall and 8-4 in league play last season. It was a bit of a slow start for the Darts, who were 4-3 after seven games. This season, Davis expects to have some more challenges from Farmington as well as Syracuse.

Davis got the season underway early, on Aug. 1, a few weeks before classes began. The first game was against Viewmont, which beat Davis 1-0 when the two teams met last year. Davis then faces Maple Mountain at home on Aug. 8, followed by a trip to Corner Canyon on Aug. 10. After games at home against Taylorsville (Aug. 14) and at Logan (Aug. 17), the Darts open Region 1 action Aug. 24 at home against Weber. l

Viewmont girls soccer looking for new leaders as season begins

In a competitive Region 5, competing for the top spot won’t be easy, but the Viewmont girls soccer team is up for the challenge.

The Vikings made a leap to second place last year after struggling with three league wins and a fifth-place finish in 2021. Now, head coach Spencer Keddington is hoping his squad can take another step forward.

Last season, Viewmont finished 5-5 in Region 5, tied with Bountiful and Woods Cross behind region winner Bonneville, which didn’t lose a league game. The Vikings did reach the Class 5A state tournament’s second round by beating Uintah at home in round one. The season came to an end with a 4-2 loss at Stansbury. Viewmont had an overall mark of 10-8.

Keddington, entering his ninth season as head coach, has some key players to replace.

The top three scorers from last season are gone, so Viewmont will have to retool its offense. A year ago, Katie Garlick paced the squad with five goals, but she graduated. Megg Harrison and Brynn Rees, who both scored three goals, also graduated. Rees tallied a team-best eight assists.

So who steps up for Viewmont this season?

Keddington has a few players to turn to, some of whom saw time on the field last season. One player to look out for is Annie Layton, a forward who scored a pair of goals last season as a freshman. Now, in her sophomore campaign, Layton should have a much bigger role in the offensive attack. Senior Katie Wersland, a fellow forward, had two goals and two assists in 2022. Junior defenders Sienna Allen and Brooklyn Jones will be important players for the Vikings this year. Senior midfielder Madi Bartholomew had a goal and an assist a season ago. Keddington said she is a team leader.

“[Bartholomew] is the glue and heart of

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the team,” he said. “She’s always doing the right thing. I am excited to see who steps up and to see what role on the team the players will play.”

At the goalkeeper position, Keddington will need to sort out who replaces the departed Addi Welsh. She posted four shutouts last season.

For the past few seasons, Viewmont has had 10 league games, as Region 5 has been a six-team region. It expands to eight teams this season with the arrival of Clearfield and

Roy from Class 6A. That means the Vikings will have 14 region games and face a schedule that should challenge the players’ mettle.

To be successful, Keddington said the team needs to commit to giving it their all –not just in games but in practice too.

“We need everyone to come to practice every day with the goal of getting better,” he said. “If we do that and put egos aside, we can be pretty good.”

Viewmont, like many teams around the state, had an early start to the schedule. The

first game was Aug. 1, a few weeks before classes began. The Vikings faced defending 6A champion Davis on the road before playing at Taylorsville Aug. 3. Clearfield will play a visit to Viewmont on Aug. 8 for the region opener. After facing Roy on the road on Sept. 26, the 5A state tournament begins. “Our team goals are to come together and be clicking by the end of the season so that we can make a playoff run,” Keddington said. “The girls are excited to get back at it and compete for opportunities to play.” l

Squeeze Play: Davis’ Simone Parker (2) and Jentrie Gardner (12) put the squeeze on Viewmont’s Millie Egnew (14). The tough “D” helped the Darts beat the Vikings 4 – 0 in the season opener. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

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By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

CENTERVILLE—Miriam Wilkins is an idealistic 16-year-old who has been writing letters to a soldier to boost his morale during World War II. To keep her age a secret, she signs them all with her older sister’s name, Ruth. That’s where the mixed messages and confusion begins when the soldier comes home to meet his girl – or so he thinks.

That sets the stage for CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s production of “Dear Ruth” now playing in the Leishman Performance Hall.

Ruth Wilkins and Albert Kummer work together at the bank and they have been dating for a while. Albert is not quite what Ruth’s parents, Judge Harry Wilkins and Edith Wilkins were hoping for, so when Ruth comes home and announces that they’re getting married, they’re not sold on the idea. When Lt. William Seacroft shows up at their door looking for Ruth, they’re a bit confused but a little hopeful that he’s the “one.”

William talks non stop about Ruth and shows her parents the photo he’s been carrying around in his plane through all of his tours. He tells them about all of the letters and poems they’ve exchanged and how anxious he’s been to meet her in person. Meanwhile, Harry and Edith try to entertain him while waiting anxiously for Ruth to return home and sort this all out.

When Ruth comes in, William swoops her up for a kiss but she has no idea who he is and why he’s there. After he leaves, Miriam admits what she’s done and everyone tries to come up with a plan to let poor William down gently before he leaves for his new assignment.

There’s a mix of fun and romance as Ruth assures Albert that he has nothing to worry about. The show is especially engaging in the intimate setting of the Leishman

Performance Hall where the audience is close to the stage and able to see the actors’ expressions, pulling them in as though they were part of the show.

Robyn Medeiros (Ruth) is perfectly coy as she tries to redirect William’s advances. Dylan Marriott (William) plays his part well as the lovestruck soldier and Jordan Palmer is hilarious as Albert, Ruth’s long-suffering fiancee.

Some of the best moments are when Judge Harry Wilkins and Edith are on stage. Ed Farnsworth (Harry) delivers some great one liners and deadpan humor and together with Edith (Natalee Stuart) play the befuddled parents who don’t know who they’re supposed to root for. Don’t forget the maid Dora (Robin Renee) who gets a laugh every time she comes into the room.

“Dear Ruth” is a heartwarming and charming comedy that proves love conquers all. The show plays through Aug. 19 on Mondays and Thursdays – Saturdays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16. For more information about “Dear Ruth” go online to CPTUtah. org or call 801-298-1302. The theatre is located at 525 N. 400 West in Centerville. l

Vaping information guide for parents and guardians

Davis County Health Department

What to do if your child or teen vapes

Remember that if your child or teen vapes, that doesn’t make you a bad parent. It’s important to stay engaged and continue to love and support them through this journey.

• Identify the underlying reason they

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hitting home to them, their parents, guardians and other adults in their lives.”

Kristen O’Flarity, Bureau Manager, Community Health Services, DCHD works with compliance of retailers who sell the products. “There are two types,” she said. “There are the general retailers such as gas stations and grocery stores and then there are the tobacco and vape shops.”

The compliance check program works with law enforcement to visit all the stores to make sure they don’t try to sell to underage youth, said O’Flarity. “We work with retailers all year round. The onus is on them to train their employees and make sure they are taking it seriously.”

O’Flarity said their main goal is to prevent youth from having access to tobacco products and holding retailers accountable by carding and not selling to underage youth. “There are 125 retailers in Davis County. We visit a city every day and check them all.”

Part of the check is having a youth attempt to buy the products, she said. “They are not allowed to lie about their age but they give them their ID or driver’s license. If they refuse the sale they pass.”

There's an officer waiting outside who comes in if they complete the sale, O’Flarity said. “They supervise the whole thing. We recruit primarily youth council members and some staff’s children who are 1518 years old. They are paid a small stipend but a lot of them just want to help be a part of the initiative.”

It’s primarily for cessation and to pro -

are vaping. Help them determine healthier coping strategies.

• Find out where they’ve been getting vapes and set clear boundaries.

• Help them quit. Your child or teen is more likely to succeed at quitting with your support and free, confidential resources from My Life, My Quit. Visit mylifemyquit.org or text Start My Quit to 36072.

mote quitting in adults and young adults, she said. “It comes down to mental health. It’s used as a coping mechanism and it’s an accessible coping mechanism, especially if other kids their age are doing it. It starts there.”

The public thinks e-cigarettes aren’t as nasty as cigarettes, said O’Flarity. “We don’t know what the long term effects will be. It’s still nicotine and that’s addictive. You’re actually inhaling micro metals from the electronic mechanism that e-cigarettes produce. Those are toxins that you’re inhaling into your lungs.”

Nicotine is addictive, she said. “Especially to a developing brain. It sets up pathways for long term addiction.”

For some when they’re first starting out with nicotine they think it feels like it’s helping with anxiety, said O’Flarity. “It really makes it worse.”

Based on the SHARP data vaping is relatively low in Davis County, she said. “We’re heading in the right direction. Hopefully it keeps trending downward.”

The focus is prevention as a whole, O’Flarity said. “There are what we call protective factors. Conditions that shape youth to more likely be healthy than unhealthy. Those with a connection in the community and involved are less likely to vape.”

Being on the soccer team or football team, etc. or giving community service decreases the chances of vaping, she said. “It sets them up for good health behaviors.” l

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE

City of Farmington

The City of Farmington is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

-The City of Farmington tax on a $641,000 residence would increase from $356.78 to $477.71, which is $120.93 per year.

-The City of Farmington tax on a $641,000 business would increase from $648.69 to $868.56, which is $219.87 per year.

-If the proposed budget is approved, Farmington City would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 30.09% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.

Date/Time: Location:

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact Farmington City at 801-939-9204.

Caption: (Left to right) Dylan Marriott (Lt. William Seacroft), Robyn Medeiros (Ruth Wilkins) and Jordan Palmer (Albert Kummer) make up the cast of “Dear Ruth” now playing at the CenterPoint Legacy Theatre.

Photo by Kirsten Smith

‘Dear Ruth’

romantic mixups make for a charming comedy

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Bountiful City ‘Art Walk’ set for tonight, Aug. 4

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

BOUNTIFUL—Come out for an evening of fun at the Bountiful City Art Walk on Main Street tonight, Aug. 4.

The event starts at 6 p.m. and begins at the Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main Street. The Art Walk takes visitors through downtown where they can see the five recently installed sculptures as they walk along Main Street. Bountiful City Council members will be on hand to talk to residents about the public art program and share their thoughts about the latest art additions in the city.

The highlight of the Walk is a ribbon

BOOKINGS

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 27

Rocky D. Hancock Jr., Two counts of possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Michael Hunter, Fugitive from justice - warrant of arrest, 3F, Possession of a controlled substance, 3F, Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, 3F.

Taryn R. Kirkman, Possession or use of a controlled substance, 3F.

Camdyn D. Rodriguez, Stalking - current or former cohabitant, 3F.

Joshua Rottkamp, Possession of a weaponrestricted person, 3F.

Melissa N. Rush, Two counts of theft - firearm or operable motor vehicle, 2F, Robbery, 2F, Aggravated assault, 3F.

Nichole L. Tuiono, Theft/receiving - value

$1500 - $4999, 3F.

Anthony J. Vela. Two counts of retail theftvalue $1500 - $4999, 3F.

Jon B. Woodling, Three counts of possession of a controlled substance, 3F, Possession of a

weapon - restricted person, 3F.

July 28

Caleb M. Ricca, Receive or transfer of a stolen vehicle, 2F.

July 31

Marcel Becker, Theft - value >= $5000, 2F.

Joshua L. Bradford, Burglary of a dwelling, 2F.

Nathaniel J. Dickens, Fugitive from justicewarrant of arrest, 3F.

Kevin J. Dominguez, Criminal mischief - recklessly interrupting/impairing infrastructure, 2F, violation of protective order, 3F.

Reed L. Larson, Failure to register as a sex offender, 3F.

Christopher R. Law, Rape, 1F, Aggravated sexual abuse of a child, 1F, Forcible sodomy, 1F.

Jason B. Roberston, Two counts of unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of a financial card, 3F, Possession of a controlled substance, 3F.

Angelina M. Romo, Property damage/destruction - loss >= $5000, 2F.

Alex D. Trujillo, Two counts of lewdness, 3F.

Pamela J. Worden, Forgery, 3F.

Let us tell the world!

cutting ceremony to officially welcome “Dad” the Dragon sculpture that the city recently purchased. “Dad” sits overlooking Bountiful Town Square and the whimsical character brings a bit of fun to those who visit there.

Food Truck Friday will be at the Square so come hungry. Come early or stay late to shop at the Bountiful Main Street Sidewalk Sale that is also taking place that evening. Join in the community spirit and celebration of art at the Bountiful City Art Walk.

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"Sharing Your Story" by Marie-Pierre Philippe-Lohézic. The sculpture sits on the corner of the Bountiful Taber

nacle grounds. Photo by Becky Ginos

TELEVISION GUIDE

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I caught the Tony Shalhoub movie “Thir13en Ghosts,” and while the movie was less than stellar, I recognized a couple of the stars. Who played the daughter and the spirit liberator?

A: Starring in a horror movie, even a slightly goofy one like “Thir13en Ghosts” (2001), was a bit out of character for both actresses you refer to.

TELEVISION GUIDE

The daughter of the protagonist (Tony Shalhoub, of “Monk” fame) was played by Shannon Elizabeth, and the so-called spirit liberator was Embeth Davidtz.

Elizabeth was just two years out from her star-making role in the landmark gross-out comedy “American Pie” (1999). She followed that up with a lead role in the even-grosser 2000 comedy film

“Scary Movie” (recall that while the series sort of fell apart with its sequels, the first one was a true box office sensation).

Davidtz, meanwhile, was best known for playing the sweet Miss Honey in the family-friendly 1996 hit “Matilda.” She followed that up with roles in hits such as “Mansfield Park” (1999) and “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001).

All this is to say they weren’t the sort of people you’d expect to appear in a slightly schlocky horror flick.

Of course, we shouldn’t sell “Thir13en Ghosts” too short. It was actually a remake of the beloved 1960 B movie of the same name (well, not exactly the same name — it went by the less-stylized “13 Ghosts”).

Q: Can you tell me what the actress who played Calamity Jane has been doing since “Deadwood”?

A: It depends on what you mean by “since ‘Deadwood.’” One could argue that the biggest thing Robin Weigert has done since “Deadwood” is more “Deadwood.”

The series aired from 2004 to 2006 on HBO. “Deadwood” had. But it was revived in 2019 for a feature-length film aptly titled “Deadwood: The Movie.”

In both, Weigert played Calamity Jane, based on the real-life Wild West sharp-

shooter, and it’s by far the biggest role of her career so far.

In between and afterward, she’s split her time between supporting roles in highly regarded prestige films (“Synecdoche, New York,” 2008; “Pawn Sacrifice,” 2014) and lengthy arcs on TV dramas.

Of these TV roles, she’s most recognizable as lawyer Ally Lowen on “Sons of Anarchy” and doctor Wendy Ross-Hogart on the series “Jessica Jones.”

She will have a lead role in the new thriller series “Tracker,” which is being produced by CBS. The network is already planning to air the pilot episode after the Super Bowl in February suggesting it has high hopes for the series.

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Monday

The Bachelorette

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Charity Lawson continues her search for prince charming as handsome and eligible men continue to vie for her attention. While she’s already started to spark with a few, she’ll need to whittle the group down even further if she hopes to find the one.

Crime Scene Kitchen (13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Joel McHale hosts a new episode of this true crime-inspired baking competition, following as bakers try and decode what dessert was made using only the leftover crumbs and clues left behind in their kitchens. Guest judge Dwight Howard.

Tuesday

America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

The show must go on, and does with a new episode. Hosted by Terry Crews, this series sees judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara critiquing performances from amateur performers – including singers, dancers, magicians and more.

Don’t Forget the Lyrics!

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Niecy Nash hosts a brand new episode where singing contestants’ musical memories are challenged and they must be able to remember the words to hit songs. This time: a classically trained singer and rocker compete to get a step closer to $1 million.

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Rev up your engines! Contestants transform cars from their past into the life-sized Hot Wheels of their dreams — in the hopes of winning a life-changing cash prize in this season finale. The winner has their creation made into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy.

Wednesday

Big Brother

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

This historic 25th season heats up with a brand-new episode, offering an inside look at what happens when strangers must coexist in an isolated house. With all-new competitors, this season offers some classic “BB” must haves, like 24/7 live-streams.

America’s Funniest Home Videos

(4) KTVX 9 p.m.

Just. Hit. Record. It could be worth cash. Alfonso Ribeiro hosts nine of the

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season’s winners as they compete for $100,000 in cold hard cash. Among the videos: mishaps during musical performances, and kids making up excuses for their bad behavior.

Thursday Generation Gap

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Let’s do the “Time Warp”: A new episode of this game show airs, forcing teams of seniors and juniors to work together in challenges and answer questions about pop culture from each other’s generations, spanning from rotary phones to touch screens.

Fight to Survive

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

The series premiere of this extreme new competition airs, documenting as competitors must try to survive 25 brutal days on a remote tropical island, combatting unforgiving conditions as they battle one another for essential tools and resources.

The Challenge: USA

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

Fan favorites from CBS’ reality shows, including “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race” and “Big Brother” are in a state of con stant paranoia as they compete in one of the most demanding games along side some of the biggest reality titans in this season premiere.

Friday Secret Celebrity Renovation

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Season 3 continues with a new episode, following as big-name celebrities in sports, music and enter tainment give over-thetop, surprise home ren ovations to the mean ingful people who helped guide them to success, gifting some truly tangi ble thank yous.

Family Law

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

In a new episode, Abigail (Jewel Staite), separated from her kids, throws her self into helping a woman

Wednesday

(5) KSL 7 p.m. LA Fire & Rescue

who claims her ex-husband is criminally harassing her. She and Daniel (Zach Smadu) begin to suspect their client may be doing it all to herself.

Saturday

Great Chocolate Showdown

(30) KUCW 8 p.m.

You’ve got to bring your best chocolate game. Judges Steven Hodge, Anna Olson and Cynthia Stroud demand confection perfection from the nine remaining bakers, tasked with creating a nougat-filled creation in a surprising shape.

Hip Hop Treasures

A&E 8 p.m.

In this series premiere LL Cool J and Ice-T, alongside field collectors and museum curators, search for lost memorabilia and tell the stories of hip-hop legends. From the clocks of Flavor Flav to the iconic jersey worn by The Notorious B.I.G.

Sunday Billions SHOW 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 10 p.m.

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

It isn’t hard to find Billy Gardell on television these days. The actorcomedian remains visible in Nick at Nite and CMT repeats of “Mike & Molly,” the sitcom in which he and Melissa McCarthy starred as a plus-sized couple. At the same time, a considerably slimmeddown version of Gardell can be seen Mondays in the CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola,” another humorous love story that will be undergoing a few changes for its upcoming fifth season: Gardell and fellow title star Folake Olowafoyeku will be the only cast members returning full-time, while the others who have been regulars placed on “recurring” status, with each appearing in a limited number of episodes (at least five, and possibly Gardell has reported that he lost 150 lbs., prompted initially by a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. He initially took off 30 lbs., then recognized the health risk his weight posed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. At that point, he underwent bariatric weight-loss surgery, and he notes that he has altered his eating and exercising in order to maintain his “Bob Hearts Abishola” opened with Gardell’s character undergoing hospitalization and treatment for a minor heart attack. Abishola was the nurse who cared for Bob medically, and after falling for her, he convinced her to give a romantic relationship with him a whirl. (The husband she had, who had come to America with her, returned to their native Nigeria; she and Bob eventually married.)

The Season 1 finale of “LA Fire & Rescue” premieres Wednesday, August 9, on NBC. This real-life series follows the day-to-day emergencies and personal lives of the members of the LA County Fire Department as they protect millions through wildfire suppression, search and rescue, EMS, air support, beach patrol and more.

Whether he’s playing Mike or Bob, then, Gardell has a big stake in combining love and laughs on TV — and though he’s still in “Abishola” territory now, don’t be surprised if he gets a chance for yet another series love match once his current show is over.

omen who work outside the home are supernatural shapeshifters. One minute they’re closing the deal on a $5-million property and the next minute they’re on the phone with their 5-year-old daughter who’s upset because the parakeet won’t talk to her.

I think we can agree women are in the workplace. I think we can agree most households need two incomes to afford the basics like food, shelter and Netflix. I think we can also agree that mothers take on the biggest load when it comes to child care. Well, our country’s child care system is failing women in a spectacular SpaceX explosion kind of way.

This disparity was highlighted during COVID, an infuriating pandemic where millions of women lost their jobs. As child care centers closed, women were usually the ones to step away from their careers to become full-time school teachers, nurses, referees, short-order cooks, video game experts and day drinkers.

Single mothers always draw the short straw when it comes to child care choices. If you’ve never been a single mom who has to decide between using a vacation day or leaving her sick 11 year old at home alone, consider yourself lucky.

Care.com reported on child care costs in the U.S., showing the average family

spends 27% of their income on child care with the majority spending around $18,000 each year. Utah’s costs are a bit lower than the national average but we make up for that by having one bajillion children.

There are always people who say, “Women should be home raising their children. Problem solved.” Guess what? Problem not solved because most families need two incomes to get by, even adding in the cost of child care. When women choose to stay home, it takes a big bite out of the household income.

To combat this, parents work multiple jobs, alternate work schedules with a spouse or partner, rely on family members to babysit and hope their toddler becomes a child star to cover living expenses.

Employers, do you know how often moms worry about asking for time off to take kids to dentist appointments, doctor

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 Wednesday, September 6, 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 to highest bidder), 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 July 26, 2023.

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: 8/4/2023, 8/11/2023, 8/18/2023

NOTICE OF COMPLETED AUDIT

Public Notice: Pursuant to UCA §17-36-40 and § 45-1-101, Davis County Government completed its annual independent audit by Carver, Florek, and James CPAs and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) on June 28, 2023. A copy of the ACFR can be reviewed online at https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/auditor/audit or in person at the Davis County Auditor’s office during regular business hours.

Curtis Koch Davis County Auditor

Publishing: 8/4/2023

ative. Let’s start with free (or low-cost) onsite child care. Let’s throw in flexible and remote schedules that allow parents to be home after school. Let’s address the stupid 40-hour work week that’s not only a waste of time, but a drain on families.

Kim Kardashian pays each of her nannies (she has at least four on call 24/7) nearly $100,000 per year. She got it right. That’s what women should be paid for watching children because it’s mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting. But the average family can’t afford ONE nanny for even half that price.

And, yes, sometimes it’s the father who stays home with the kids (and they struggle, too) but the majority of child care responsibility is placed on mothers.

Mothers are expected to work competently at a full-time job and turn into Mary Poppins/Mrs. Doubtfire/Amelia Bedelia the minute they get home. We’re tired of shapeshifting. It’s making us cranky.

visits, parent-teacher conferences, lobotomies, etc.? It’s constant. There’ve been times when I was shamed by my boss because I needed to deal with a situation at home. That should never happen.

Women and families need child care support and it’s about damn time to get cre-

If employers want to hire shapeshifters, they’d better be prepared to offer flexibility, creativity and full value for that skill or we’ll take our talents and go home. And then nobody wins.

Back to school means a better economic future

By Robert Spendlove, Zions Bank Senior Economist

More than 900,000 students will be entering Utah schools this fall, whether for the first time or as returning students. This includes students enrolled at the state’s K-12 schools and post-secondary colleges and universities.

As these students return to the classroom to increase their knowledge and education level, they are not only improving their own career and life outcomes, they’re also improving our shared economic future.

With education and training, workers can do their jobs more efficiently, so productivity and economic output increase as the labor pool becomes more educated. Education is also tied to higher earnings. In 2021, Utahns with bachelor’s degrees earned a median salary of $56,175, compared to $36,870 for high school graduates, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A more educated workforce increases tax revenues, lowers poverty rates, and reduces reliance on public assistance programs.

How educated is Utah’s workforce? Because of our strong focus on education, the Beehive State ranks 12th and 13th, respectively, among U.S. states in terms of the portion of the population with a high school or college degree. Among residents aged 25 and older, 93.2% have graduated high school and 36.8% have a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey.

While the percentage of Utahns with a bachelor’s degree has dipped slightly since

the pandemic when it peaked at 36.9% in 2020, it has grown significantly over the last decade, from 29.7% in 2011 to 36.8% in 2021.

Still, opportunity gaps in education might be limiting our economic growth. For example, white students ages 18-35 years old enroll in Utah’s public colleges and universities at an average rate of 15.1%, compared with an average rate of 11.6% for students of color, according to a 2021 analysis by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Educational achievement gaps also exist between women and men. Nearly 39% of Utah men over age 25 have bachelor’s degrees compared to around 35% of Utah women. The gap widens for advanced degrees, which are held by 14.9% of Utah men and 10.4% of Utah women.

Just as an educated population strongly correlates to economic strength, how well we’re educating our future workforce is a bellwether of economic growth. On this front, Utah seems to be doing well. Utah ranks second for economic well-being and sixth in child education, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2023 Kids Count Data Book, which measures a variety of child well-being indicators. From political turmoil to a pandemic, our economy has weathered many unpredictable headwinds over the last several years. Education is among the fundamentals that will anchor our economy now and into the future. l

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