Kaysville / Fruit Heights | July 2023

UDOT COMPLETES ITS BIGGEST PROJECT IN THE LAST DECADE

Reconstruction improves traffic flow, enhances safety

LAYTON–It was a day of celebration last week as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed the US-89 highway, its largest project in the last decade. The approximately 10-mile stretch from Main Street in Farmington to SR-193 in Layton took just over three years to complete, hitting its target date despite the pandemic and supply chain issues. “We widened the whole stretch from two lanes to three lanes in each direction,” said Mitch Shaw, UDOT Senior Communications Manager. “We also added a frontage road that runs parallel to US-89 that’s wide enough for bikers or walkers. It’s a big improvement.”

There were a series of traffic lights on the road, said Shaw. “With the growth we’ve seen it slowed traffic down and there were safety concerns. You had to make left hand turns. This eliminates those traffic lights. Now there are none on 89.” The project included the creation of four new interchanges, he said. “People can get off or on at 400 North in Fruit Heights, Oak Hills Drive, Antelope Drive and Gordon Avenue.”

The original plan was for the highway to go over top of the freeway, Shaw said. “The community didn’t like the idea so we did just the opposite and went underneath. It actually worked better. The project added three new pedestrian tunnels to enable future city and county trail expansions and built a new multi-use trail to connect the South Weber frontage road to Valley View Drive, he said.

The US-89 project:

• Removed the old pavement on approximately nine miles of the highway and replaced it with new asphalt.

• Constructed a total of six new bridges crossing the highway at the four interchanges and at Nicholls Road in Fruit Heights and Crestwood Road in Kaysville to improve connections between communities.

• Added a new right-turn lane from eastbound I-84 to southbound US-89 that allows drivers to continue through the intersection without stopping, and extended the on-ramp entrance for drivers traveling on northbound US-89 to eastbound I-84.

• Extended Gordon Avenue to create a new east-west connection from I-15 to US-89 and accommodate Layton City’s plans for a future town center.

“This is a big deal to everyone,” said Senate President Stuart Adams. “The EIS (Environmental Impact Study) was

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not done a couple of years ago. It started in 1990. It’s the oldest EIS active in the state.”

In the 70s Utah’s population was 1 million, he said. “Now it’s 3.3 million. If you’re commuting, going from 1 million to 3 million – that’s a big deal.”

There’s always been a safety issue on 89, said Adams.

“I’ve had friends killed or injured on it. What's most exciting is making it safer while maintaining our quality of life.”

“I was on the planning commission when my oldest son started driving,” said Commission Chair Lorene Kamalu.

“He had to cross 89 with a stop sign and make a left hand turn at a busy time. As a new driver that was horrible. A lot of

people live along 89 so there was a big concern.”

There were a number of deaths, she said. “It was more dangerous than I-15 by a long shot.”

Kamalu said there was also a problem of deer crossing 89. “That was another concern for safety that someone might hit a deer.”

UDOT held a series of open houses to get public input, she said. “I attended some and residents wrote down their concerns and UDOT made changes to address their concerns. Yay for the public showing up. Yay for UDOT listening. Yay for a beautiful road.” l

CITY RESPONSE OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE TO 89 PROJECT

LAYTON—“This has been a wonderful experience” is a phrase you seldom hear associated with road construction, but such was the sentiment at the completion celebration for the US-89 project in Layton last week.

At the completion of the planning, evaluation and construction of this decades-long project, residents of the area were invited out to walk, jog, bike, and enjoy the vast improvements made to US-89. People from all ages and walks of life turned out to show their support, and excitement for the completion of this massive undertaking.

Among the bikes, tricycles, scooters and more, city officials from Layton, Kaysville, and Fruit Heights turned up to share their thoughts on what the completion of this project will mean for their individual communities, and Davis County as a whole. While each had something unique that they

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were excited about concerning their own cities, several sentiments rang true for all.

One of the most important updates that enthused Mayors Joy Petro, Tami Tran, and John Pohlman most was the improved safety. In her opening comments, Mayor Petro remarked how there would now be three safe crossings across US-89, meaning fewer accidents and fewer fatalities on a traditionally dangerous stretch.

Petro and Tran also remarked on the improved access that residents will now have to wilderness areas close to home, with Petro saying that locals can now, “Travel the whole Wasatch front in an active way.” Those certainly aren’t the only benefits either.

All three city officials agreed that the new and improved US-89 would be “A new gateway to our city,” making it easier for residents and visitors alike to gain access to Layton, Kaysville, and Fruit Heights, along

with other cities in the region. This will serve as a great boon to local economies, as visitors will be more likely to patronize local businesses if they can actually access them.

Yet another common thread between the comments from Petro, Tran, and Pohlman was one of gratitude to both UDOT and the project contractors, Oak Hills Construction. Over the long course of this project, residents had the opportunity to provide feedback on the project and give some much-needed insight into what needed to be changed, updated, or added.

Each city leader expressed their gratitude to UDOT and Oak Hills for paying attention and listening to their residents. Because of this consideration, the new US-89 has lowered overpasses, not only improving sight-lines but also improving safety. These safer, more fluid updates have really made the highway, a “transportation hub for the

county,” according to Pohlman.

As US-89 also bisects each of these cities, each mayor expressed how glad they were for safe walkways that now connect the east and west sides of their cities. With far greater ease of access for residents, it’s no wonder that city officials and residents alike were grateful for the completion of this project.

“On behalf of the entire staff and residents of Kaysville City, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the extraordinary achievement we have witnessed,” said Tran. “Our appreciation includes all those who dared to dream and made their vision our reality.”

The new and improved US-89 is now complete and will connect much of Davis and Weber counties, offering an alternative route to the often crowded I-15. l

LeConte Stewart painting found

Davis County Commissioners Randy Elliott, Lorene Kamalu and Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran get a kick out of Commissioner Kamalu’s “Ready-toRide” attire. They were part of the celebration of UDOT’s completion of the US-89 project.

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New Kaysville City Manager sees great things on the horizon

KAYSVILLE—Jaysen Christensen has wanted to be a city manager since he was 8 years old. The new Kaysville City Manager took over June 5 and already feels at home.

“When I was 8 years old, any time I’d see a street or sidewalk being worked on I would sneak behind the yellow tape to see the improvements,” Christensen said. “I was surprised that not everyone liked this. When I got to college I realized, ‘wow, I can do this as a job.’”

Christensen grew up in Pleasant Grove and attended BYU. “I was interested in staying in Utah,” he said. “My wife was from St. Louis. I was planning on interning somewhere along the Wasatch Front but she suggested I could do an internship in St. Louis and we could live with her parents. I told her whoever finds one first, that's where we’ll go.”

Within 24 hours she had an internship in St. Louis, he said. “I ended up taking an internship as a city manager in St. Louis for the summer. I thought it would be a one and done then I’d come back to Utah for the rest of my life.”

It was tough finding jobs in 2002, said

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Christensen. “I went to California for two years then back to St. Louis for 18 years. I worked in three different cities. My most recent was in Frontenac. It reminds me of Kaysville. It is a desirable community, a place where people want to be. It has that hometown feel.”

Christensen said he hadn’t been looking for a job. “I had relationships there. But I saw the posting on the website and it checked every box. I threw my hat into the ring and here we are. I love Kaysville. There’s a lot of great nostalgia.”

Kaysville was founded by the pioneers so it has a strong community spirit, he said.

“There’s a lot of history and charm.”

People come out in masses to events, said Christensen. “There’s the downtown theater and businesses. I’m excited for the future of Kaysville. It has a great past and an exciting future. I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Kaysville City has tremendous employees, he said. “I’ve been impressed since I’ve been here. They have a vested interest, love and dedication and they put their heart into the job. I tip my hat to Shayne Scott. He left

the city in great shape. Great things are happening and we’ll continue to build on that.”

There are a lot of opportunities on the horizon, said Christensen. “There’s been a lot of effort in planning for future land use, etc. with the general plan. One thing we’ll pay attention to is the Main Street corridor of Kaysville City center and what’s happening.”

The city recently signed an agreement for a food hall, he said. “It should spark interest to get a lot of other things going. We want to try and bring in more destination businesses where people will get out of their car and visit. We’ll do more landscaping and make it more pedestrian friendly.”

Kaysville is close to being built out in the next 10-15 years, Christensen said. “We have to be wise to make it the best it can be for residents and provide services the residents need. We want to keep the momentum going to make Kaysville a great place to live.”

Christensen said it’s important to him to truly listen. “There’s always a difference of opinion. I want to truly understand every side and take it to heart. I want to build re-

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lationships in the community. There’s never a slam dunk in government – there’s always some other side to it.”

It’s great for my family to be here, he said. “I feel like this is where we’re supposed to be.” l

New tools for fighting invasive species introduced

Though nature can be very robust in many ways, wildlife ecology can be a surprisingly delicate balance. Released Burmese pythons in Florida have been wreaking havoc on the ecosystem as they climb to the top of their food chain without any natural predators, many invasive animals and plants have radically changed the ecology of Hawaii, and while Utah has had invasive species before, the state now faces the threat of yet another that could drastically change wildlife.

The creature in question is the now infamous Quagga muscle. Originating

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from the Dnipro River area in Ukraine, the pesky little bivalve has become a major problem in freshwater ecosystems across the United States, particularly the Great Lakes. In recent years, however, they have become a mounting problem in Utah.

While currently localized to Lake Powell, the muscles present a significant threat to Utah in not only local ecology but the local economy as well. Quagga muscles are small enough that they can invade water delivery systems, prompting expensive cleanup and removal, they eat plankton, a main food source for many Utah fish, and they can even damage boat engines as they cling to watercraft.

Thus far, the best way to combat the threat of Quagga spreading has been extensive inspection and cleaning, and a first-of-its-kind dip tank installed by the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), and Clean Wake LLC at Lake Powell. This dip tank allows boaters to clean their watercraft off in a safe, efficient, and speedy way, without making DWR employees stand so long in the hot sun cleaning and inspecting every craft that leaves the lake.

While this has facilitated water recreation across the state, inspections still have the potential to slow boaters down this summer, which is why the DWR has installed another dip tank at Utah Lake and has announced the construction of several more in the near future.

“This new system has been invaluable in our efforts to stop the spread of invasive quagga mussels,” DWR Aquatic Invasive Species Lt. Bruce Johnson said. “It is much faster at decontaminating boats with complex systems and requires less training for our staff. We are so grateful for the ingenuity of Clean Wake LLC, our partnership with various agencies and the legislative funding and support that have made these dip tanks possible. And we are excited to be able to add dip tanks at additional key locations around Utah.”

The new locations announced by the DWR include popular destinations for residents from all over the state, including Sand Hollow State Park, Flaming Gorge

Reservoir, Pineview Reservoir, and Willard Bay Reservoir.

“We are thrilled that this system has been proven successful through the initial Lake Powell pilot project that has now been in operation for three boating seasons,” Garrett Atwood, co-founder of Clean Wake LLC said. “We are excited to partner with the DWR to make the dip tank available at additional sites across Utah. We love Lake Powell and are pleased that our system has made it easier for everyone to enjoy this amazing national recreation area by more efficiently preventing the spread of quagga mussels.”

For more information on the dip tanks, and other boating rules and regulations, residents can visit https://wildlife. utah.gov/. l

The dip tank, placed by Clean Wake LLC and the DWR is a free service to stop the spread of invasive species in Utah waterways. Courtesy Photos

A boater utilizes the new dip tank to clean off any potential invasive Quagga muscles before heading out.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1923

Special Dairy Train Coming

The Wisconsin-Minnesota dairy special will visit Davis county stopping at Farmington next Thursday, July 12, from 10:30 until 12 o’ clock a.m. This dairy train is being run by the Wisconsin-Minnesota Livestock Producers Association cooperating with the Union Pacific railroad. It is being run at considerable expense and effort by these three cooperating parties; to stimulate better dairying in the Western states and to put dairying here on the basis as it is in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In as much as there are only eight stops in Utah, Davis County is honored by having one of these stops.

1933

Flower club held its first display July 3

The Bountiful Flowers club held its first flower display Monday evening, July 3, at the Bountiful First ward amusement hall. Flower growers made a splendid response to the request for entries and at six o’clock Monday evening a gorgeous mass of blossoms was ready for the Federal government photographer, through extension service. Pictures were taken of the display, the exhibitors and members of committees of the flower club and others.

1943

WAC recruits sought in Davis County

Mayor Thornley K. Swan of Kaysville has proclaimed Tuesday, July 13, as “WAC” day in his city when recruiting officers for the Women’s Army Corps will be stationed in the Kaysville post office from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m., it was announced by Corporals Opal E. Brindle and Charlotte E. Temple of the recruiting office.

Arrangements are being made to enlist interested women of the county, between the ages of 21 and 44-years, inclusive, who have no dependents under the age of 14 years, who can meet the mental and physical standards for enrollment.

The officers will be in Farmington at the Davis County court house Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, to enlist women of that community.

1953

Utah’s future is bright Backman tells Rotarians

Gus Backman, executive secretary of Salt Lake City’s Chamber of Com

merce, told Rotarians Thursday evening that they should be optimistic

about bright prospects for industry in Utah. “It has been determined,” he said, “that within a 300 mile radius of Salt Lake City there exists today the greatest concentration of natural resources and possibilities for a vast source of electrical power than any other known spot on earth.”

In a very convincing barrage of facts and figures, Mr. Backman gave the following to show why he is optimistic on the economic well-being of the state.

1963

Davis food costs hit $15,841,000

Most residents of Davis County were in good financial shape during the past year and showed it in the way they spent their money. It stood out most clearly in their purchasing of food. Their food bill came to a huge $15,841,000. If the amount were apportioned equally among the local population, it would average $911 per household.

This figure indicates that 36 cents out of every dollar spent in retail stores in the area went for food. This compares with 24 cents so-spent elsewhere in the United States and with 22 cents in the state of Utah.

1973

Fiesta Days near in Farmington

The Farmington Fiesta Days will be celebrated July 13 and 14, sponsored by the Farmington Lions Club, with activities in the City Park at 100 South and Main Street.

The public is invited to take part in all the activities of both days. A barbecue dinner in the park on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. will start the festivities. During the evening there will be games and booths with refreshments.

1983

Centerville Historical Society

We imagine that, in the year 2043, the old-timers will get together and recall that serious flood of 1983, much as the present oldsters reminisce about the flood of 1923, and the repeat performance of 1930. One big difference is that the historians of the future will be able to see this year’s raging waters on full-color videotape with sound, thanks to the efforts of Centerville Chief of Police Clifford Russell and Davis County Officials.

Members of the Centerville Historical Society and the public had the opportunity to view a composite tape of Cliff’s recording and the Centerville and Farmington portions of the county’s tape Tuesday evening, June 21.

City updates Park-and-Ride parking restrictions and pedestrian Travel along the West Davis Corridor

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KAYSVILLE—In response to emerging concerns, City Attorney Nic Mills said two recent issues have come up that need to be resolved. Mills outlined the need to revise existing regulations and enhance pedestrian safety measures within Kaysville. The current City Ordinance prohibits parking for over 48 hours on municipal property. Although not owned by the city, in an effort to assist the Utah Highway Patrol, Kaysville City has an agreement with the State of Utah to patrol the park-and-ride lot near the 200 North on-ramp to I-15. Because the Police Department has seen several recreation vehicles and trailers parked in this lot for extended periods, there is the need to expand the parking prohibitions in the city to ensure effective enforcement.

To combat the issue, a proposed ordinance would include all park-and-ride lots in the city to existing regulations because of people parking their RVs, trailers, and other vehicles for extended periods in these lots. It will be a civil violation for any person to park or leave standing on any public road, street, alley, park-and-ride lot, or municipal property any vehicle or inoperable vehicle, except authorized emergency vehicles and city-owned vehicles, for 48 or more consecutive hours. Any vehicle so parked or left standing may be impounded or removed by the Police Chief or his des -

Bountiful cyclist killed in hit-and-run

A 63-year-old Bountiful man was killed over the weekend when he was hit while riding his bicycle at 600 S. Frontage Rd. in Centerville. The driver of a white Toyota Tundra fled from the scene. Just after 11 p.m. on July 1 Centerville officers were called to the collision. Witnesses provided vehicle descriptions which led to the home of 43-year-old Justin Dewayne Bennett at 1359 N. 600 West, West Bountiful. Officers at the scene found vehicle pieces on the ground outside the home and made brief contact with Bennett outside his home.

According to a Centerville Police release, Bennett fled into his home and then officers heard a single gunshot coming from inside the home. Officers remained outside the home and a search warrant was completed. After entering the home, officers found Bennett deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Centerville and West Bountiful Police Departments are conducting a joint investigation of Bennett’s death.

The truck used in the hit-and-run was located inside Bennett’s garage. The exact circumstances leading up to the truck vs bicycle collision is still under investigation.

Two DCSO deputies killed in motorcycle accident

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office lost two of its own on Monday when the motorcycle they were on collided with a pickup truck in South Weber.

Corporal Steven Lewis, 54, served with the DCSO for five and a half years. He leaves behind his parents, Robyn and Ralph Lewis. Deputy Jennifer Turner, 39, started with the DCSO in 2020. She leaves behind her three children, June, Ashlyn and Bryce, her parents Daryl and Colette Peterson and many siblings.

Corporal Lewis joined the DCSO as a Corrections deputy in 2018 servings in housing. In 2019, he was honored by the Utah Gang Investigators Association for his commitment to safety and security within the Jail. Lewis located two home-

made weapons on two federal inmates housed in the facility. Both of those inmates were documented gang members. In addition to his service at the Sheriff’s Office, Lewis served as a member of the Army for six years, a DCSO release said.

Serving in the Corrections division, Turner worked in housing and intake. She was selected for the Ankle Monitor Program in 2022, an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders that holds them accountable while allowing them to remain in the community, maintain employment, participate in necessary treatment, and be with their loved ones. In her short time at the office she will be remembered for her love of helping others and seeing lives changed for the better, the release said.

“The tragic passing of Corporal Steven Lewis and Deputy Jennifer Turner is devastating to all of us,” said Sheriff Kelly V. Sparks. “Both were very impactful in their positions at the Sheriff’s Office and will be deeply missed. I know they were both excited about their future together.”

Wrong-way driver crash injures three

A wrong-way driver on Legacy Parkway was arrested for DUI Tuesday after hitting another vehicle injuring three passengers.

The accident happened just before midnight July 4 at approximately York Drive in North Salt Lake near milepost 2.

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the wrong-way driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes in a silver Dodge Stratus. The Dodge hit a gray Chevy Cruze occupied by three passengers. Both the Cruze and the Stratus were severely damaged. The driver of the Dodge appeared to be uninjured and was arrested for DUI. The occupants inside the Cruze were all transported to the hospital. One passenger was extricated from the car with serious injuries. No life-threatening injuries were reported by medical, a UHP release said.

ignee. The cost of impoundment and removal shall be charged to the owner or any person who claims the impounded vehicle.

Mills explained the Utah Department of Transportation is constructing a major transit corridor known as the West Davis Corridor. Although UDOT has erected many signs indicating the area is closed, officers are finding many pedestrians walking or walking their animals when conducting patrols along the West Davis Corridor area. Although the State has statutes that clearly prohibit vehicle traffic in these circumstances, the pedestrian application was dubious. The ordinance would prohibit pedestrian travel on the West Davis Corridor during its construction. The goal is to clearly prohibit pedestrian travel yet provide a lower offense level than the State’s vehicular prohibitions.

Upon hearing the explanation and understanding the necessity of these ordinances, the City Council voted in approval of both regulations. The Council recognized the importance of enforcing parking restrictions to maintain order and safety, as well as the importance of safeguarding pedestrians during the construction of the West Davis Corridor. These measures will contribute to a smoother and safer environment for all residents and visitors of Kaysville City. l

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County Compiled by Braden Nelsen

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Corporal Steven Lewis

Deputy Jennifer Turner

Find something unique to be ‘Treasured Again’

By Cindi Mansell

WhenMichele Smith was young, her family home burned down. She had a single mom and five siblings. At the time, insurance replaced their home but not the contents. They had lost everything, so they learned to go thrifting to get back things they wanted and needed. At an early age, Smith learned the value of re-use and recycling (and even bartering). She has pursued this specialty niche of collecting vintage, antique, and unique items in the hopes that others might love them as much as she does.

Smith used to be a stay-at-home mom but has always antiqued on the side (she called it “her frosting”). She said that women specifically tend to have vision, intuition, or a sense of what is valued and needs to be treasured again. She insists that she is not a hoarder, but a collector.

If you visit Treasured Again at 340 N. Main Street in Kaysville, you will be overwhelmed with things to see and the choices. The shop contains thousands of items that are clearly displayed and organized, and Smith knows exactly where things are. The location opened in March 2023 and offers contents taken from Smith’s two former Layton locations as well as from her nine warehouse storage bays. Smith and several other local employees (that she could not live without) run the store. Local vendors and artists who sell and display their goods in this location also help to cover store hours. This helps them to meet customers and more clearly determine what products are desirable.

The store offers vast selections in hats, clothing, jewelry, coins, lamps, books, art, native American items, curios,

boho, kitchen, beach, children’s collectibles, home décor, yard/metal items, ornate/Victorian, glassware, man-cave items, industrial, hand-crafted baby blanket sets made from vintage fabrics, and even some wedding rental items. There is a special “kid’s corner” where children can read and play, a “man-cave” equipped with anything a man might want in the way of décor, and a blacklight room that displays (glowing) items made from radium, uranium, and cadmium.

Smith said items over 100 years old are antique; 50 years old are considered vintage, and 30-35 years considered retro. All these styles have become extremely popular (and treasured again) for the younger generations. Smith said, “antique and vintage furniture is such a wonderful value because they were made from wood and long-lasting materials that are engineered to last a lifetime.” New items are added each day so stop by the store Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Smith also can make showings by appointment.

Smith loves the Kaysville community and giving back to it. The city used to hold a local festival but had to stop about five years ago (due to staffing). Smith is spearheading a Final Friday Festival to be held at Kaysville Heritage Park the final Friday of each summer month. In the hopes of renewing the festival spirit, she has arranged for a farmers market, vintage market, local artists, crafts and jewelry, food, and live music.

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Daniel C. Davis – the namesake of Davis County

DAVIS COUNTY—There are places in Utah that have names that make perfect sense. Salt Lake City, for example, is no mystery due to the enormous Salt Lake that sits nearby, but then there are other places, like Tooele, Duschene, and others that cause even longtime residents to scratch their heads. So, what about Davis County?

For decades, even centuries, Davis County was traditionally a crossroads for nomadic Native Americans. Evidence of the Fremont people, and much later, the Ute, Paiute, Shoshone, and Goshute peoples have all been found or were recorded in the region, but none made a permanent home.

Then, in 1847, the first permanent European-American settlers made their way west. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, refugees from the city of Nauvoo, Illinois, made their way west, with the vanguard company arriving in July of that same year. While primary settlements were made in and around what would become Salt Lake City, more would soon follow.

Over the next few months and years, Brigham Young, then President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, would assign church membership to go and settle in different areas of the

While many people know about technical certifications for electricians, mechanics, plumbers and more, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program is often overlooked. In the modern world, those with a CDL are an indispensable part of the nation’s economy, and now, those that are pursuing this certification at Davis Technical College have a leg up.

Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce Davis Technical College was awarded a Utah Works Grant for their CDL program totaling $819,865. This

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territory. These new settlements and towns would range from modern-day Canada in the North to Mexico in the South, and many places in between.

Naturally, the territory immediately to the north of Salt Lake City would be scouted out for settlement, and though others technically settled in the area before him, a man named Daniel C. Davis would be one of the first, and most permanent settlers, putting down roots in 1849 in present-day Farmington.

Born in New York State, Davis was only 45 when he settled down in Farmington, but he’d already played a significant role in getting other refugees to the Utah territory. When they were fleeing Nauvoo, Illinois, the refugees needed to cross the Mississippi River into Iowa, and Davis was appointed master of the ferry that carried them across.

Later, Davis would be appointed a company commander in the famous “Mormon Battalion” during the Mexican-American war. Along the arduous trek, Davis would bring with him his wife Susan, and his son, Daniel Jr., who would become the youngest member of the party, being only 6 years old at the time.

Unfortunately, Daniel C. Davis wouldn’t be able to enjoy his new home long, as he was called back east to settle

his late father’s estate. Davis wouldn’t make it, however, falling ill, and passing away in Nebraska, near Fort Kearny. His legacy, however, continues to influence Davis County today, in more than just his name. Many of the refugees that Daniel Davis helped in both crossing the Mississippi

Davis Tech gets new grant for CDL program

funding will benefit 102 students seeking a CDL.

The Utah Works program is specifically designed to develop short-term pre-employment training and early employment training programs that meet the needs of businesses that are creating jobs and economic growth within the state of Utah.”The demand for skilled drivers within Utah's transportation industry is continuously increasing,” said Dave Woolstenhulme, Commissioner of Higher Education. “This Utah Works grant for Davis Technical College’s CDL program is

instrumental in meeting that demand while providing more students with the skills and knowledge required to secure successful employment opportunities.”

Utah’s technical colleges are at the forefront of providing hands-on learning opportunities that align with the ever-changing demands of the workforce.

The Utah Works Grant is an excellent reflection of Davis Technical College’s commitment to providing education and training that’s both practical and valuable.

“We are excited to begin offering CDL training at Davis Tech and to do our

River, as well as the plains of the Western United States were among those that settled in Davis County, turning it into a burgeoning agricultural community in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the hub of commerce that it is today. l

part to meet the growing need for skilled commercial drivers in Northern Utah,” said Davis Technical College President Darin Brush. “With this start-up grant from Talent Ready Utah, combined with strong industry support, we will start training professional drivers this summer.”

Talent Ready Utah accepts applications for the Utah Works Initiative quarterly. The next round of reviews will begin Oct. 1, 2023, for Utah colleges.

For a complete list of workforce funding opportunities and proposal deadlines, visit talentready.ushe.edu. l

A hoarder sign greets customers at Treasured Again a unique thrift shop with thousands of items. Courtesy photo

Daniel C. Davis helped many others like him to cross not only the wide Mississippi River, but the American West as well. Courtesy photo

Granddaughter finds rare LeConte Stewart painting

FRUIT HEIGHTS—Local artist LeConte Stewart was well known for his landscapes but when his granddaughter Anne Stewart was going through her parents’ belongings after they died, she found a painting of a white haired couple. There is no note or information about who the couple is or when he painted it. Now Anne is trying to find those who might be related to or know the couple so she can get it into the family’s hands.

“There is no date on it but it is probably 60 years or older,” Stewart said. “It’s precious and I want to locate a family member because they would probably love to have a painting of their ancestors.”

LeConte was known as the Utah landscape artist but his art was recognized across the country, said Stewart. “Until his passing people would come out to the nursing home to interview him.”

His mother and siblings passed away when he was about 12, she said. “He was the only surviving child. His father passed away two or three years later. He went to live with his uncle and went back east to Woodstock, New York to study under the artists there.”

LeConte’s love of painting started when he was young, said Stewart. He saved up and bought a paint set from the Sears Roebuck catalog and when it came he just ran his hands across the paints and brushes.

He came back from New York and taught at Ogden High School for about 10-12 years, she said. “He was a University of Utah professor and chairman of the art department

there. There were art open houses held by the U of U and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He would always comment that he felt honored to be recognized in his lifetime and not posthumously.”

LeConte’s wife Zipporah Layton Stewart was the granddaughter of Christopher Layton who settled Layton.

For years he painted out of his home, said Stewart. “My grandmother opened up a gift shop in Kaysville to sell his paintings. My parents took it over so it lasted for 70 years.”

He loved teaching students, she said. “He said it was a privilege to earn a living doing something he loved. It is estimated that he created 10,000 pieces in his lifetime.”

Stewart said when she was at Kaysville Elementary, her grandfather was her show and tell. “He would paint for the class and all of the other teachers would come in to watch him paint.”

LeConte was very, very humble, she said. “He was a wonderful, generous man. If his neighbors were having trouble paying their medical bills or something he would knock on their door and hand them a painting and say ‘here, go sell this painting.’ He was very well to do but he didn’t care about money – he just wanted to paint.”

The painting of the couple is unusual because LeConte didn’t usually paint portraits, said Stewart. “I’ve never seen it before. I just want to try to find their relatives.”

Anyone who has information about the painting please email becky.g@davisjournal.com. l

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Compiled by Peri Kinder

LeConte Stewart’s granddaughter is trying to find the family of the couple in the painting so that she can get it into their hands. The painting is unusual because he didn’t usually paint portraits. Photo of art by Becky Ginos

Farmington Festival Days

July 10-15

For a complete schedule, visit Parksandrec.farmington.utah.gov/fes -

tival-days

North Salt Lake Food Truck

Mondays

Monday, July 10, 5-8:30 p.m.

Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Centerville Game Night Mondays

Monday, July 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Centerville City Hall, 250 N Main St.

Eccles Wildlife Summer Program: Snakes

July 11 and 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

For families

Eccles Wildlife Education Center

1157 S. Waterfowl Wy., Farmington

North Salt Lake Senior Lunch

Bunch

Wednesday, July 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

NSL City Council Chambers, 10 E.Center St.

Bountiful Farmers Market

Thursday, July 13, 4 p.m. to dusk

Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200

South

Davis Chamber Luncheon

Friday, July 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE

Learn about the Davis Chamber of Commerce

450 S. Simmons Way, Ste. 220, Kaysville

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Handcart Days

Friday, July 14, 5-9 p.m.

Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West

Saturday, July 15

9 a.m. - Handcart Days Parade, Bountiful Main St. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. – Activities in Bountiful City Park

10 p.m. - Fireworks, Mueller Park Junior High, 955 E. 1800 South

Days of '47 KUTV Pops Concert

2023

Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City

Free Friday Film Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Friday, July 14, 7 p.m.

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

The Proposal Movie in the Park – Couples Trivia

Friday, July 14, 8-10:30 p.m., FREE William R. Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East, Centerville

Free Sunday Concert Series: Basin and Grange

Sunday, July 16, 7 p.m.

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

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Senate President Stuart Adams meets with other state delegates and Ukrainian officials. Their mission was humanitarian and economic development. Courtesy photo

Senate President joins Utah delegation to Ukraine

Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

LAYTON—Senate President Stuart Adams will never forget his experience in Ukraine visiting government officials and talking to the people. Adams was part of a state delegation that recently traveled to Ukraine with two missions – humanitarian and economic development.

“I’ve never been prouder to be from Utah,” said Adams. “When we showed up in Ukraine we met with the U.S. Ambassador first. She said she wasn’t surprised that Utah would be the first state to show up. She knew how great Utah is.”

Utah is recognized as the best spot for business, he said. “We’re number one in giving. Our capacity to give and our strong economy, they know that Utah leads the nation in both.”

Adams said the delegation had two real missions, “The first is humanitarian. The effort was led by two humanitarian organizations, August Mission and To Ukraine With Love. August Mission received a donation of $20 million for clothing and bedding. The Malouf Foundation donated mattresses. Resources people need to survive.”

To Ukraine With Love is building houses for those who lost theirs, he said. “They’ve built 120 homes but they’re on their way to building over a thousand homes. The money for those homes is donated by Utah companies.”

The second mission was to help Ukraine with economic development and military capacity, said Adams. “We’re giving them

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the expertise to help with the war. Defense companies help the economy with military expertise. Utah members of tech companies went on a trade mission with us and found multiple ways to partner with Ukrainian companies.”

They hire tech engineers remotely, he said. “They continue to help the economy to keep it running and help win the war and help after the assistance runs out. If you give someone a job they don’t need assistance.”

Adams said they met with all of the cabinet members. “When they met with us they were so impressed with the Utah delegation. They asked a group of us to stay and meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.”

The group also traveled in areas of Ukraine that had previously been occupied by Russian troops, he said. “We talked to the people and they told us what they (Russians) did. They shot men, women and children and dumped the bodies into mass graves. When the graves were excavated the bodies were unrecognizable. It reminded me of the Holocaust.”

They heard the stories of people in occupied Ukraine, said Adams. “They would require their kids to go to summer camp. They went but never came back. An organization has brought back about 100 kids that have been kidnapped. Utah is helping with its children's justice expertise.”

It was quite a trip, Adams said. “I cannot be prouder to be from Utah.” l

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By Becky Ginos

July 10-16

Comcast provides services for those who serve

Deneiva Knight was 18 years old and only three days out of high school when she reported for basic training with the U.S. Army. Having enlisted during her junior year, she described herself as “freshfaced and scrawny” with no concept of the struggles and difficulties she would face through the experience.

As her eight weeks of training commenced, she found herself without support of family and friends, learning to trust her body, mind and spirit. She created a lifelong credo that has carried her throughout her life.

“Whatever you do, do it with heart,” Knight said. “During trying times, I dig in and rely on my heart working alongside my blood, sweat and tears to reach any finish line.”

Knight served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1996-2001. Now the external affairs director for the Comcast Mountain West Region, doing work in media relations, government affairs and community impact, Knight is proud to work for a company that supports the military.

Comcast’s dedication to the military community started with its founder, Ralph Roberts, who served a four-year tour-of-duty with the U.S. Navy. Now, the global telecommunications company creates a supportive workplace environment for military employees and offers experiences and discounts for its military customers.

In a new partnership with the Utah Veteran Business Resource Center, Comcast will support several initiatives at the center, including the Startup Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship program, a free entrepreneurship training program run through Syracuse University in Buffalo, New York.

Rick Brown, Utah VBRC program director, said the partnership with Comcast will bring attention to the STRIVE program and hopefully increase the number of veteran entrepreneurs who participate.

“It benefits us to get the word out to the veterans that their service pays for our services and that we're here to work with them to

Since 2015, Comcast has hired more than 19,400 veterans, including Deneiva Knight (left), external affairs director for the Comcast Mountain West Region, and Shawn Kessler, Comcast Mountain West Region’s director of technical operations. (Photo courtesy of Comcast)

help start and build their businesses.”

Comcast will also provide essential technology to support hybrid classrooms from St. George to Logan. Working with the Utah VBRC, Comcast will create innovation hubs in central locations so veterans can meet together and learn about building a business. The partnership will also include the creation of a women-only veterans entrepreneurship STRIVE course.

“That's where Comcast’s support is going to come in,” said Becky Guertler, Utah VBRC program manager. “As support for our programs increases, we can reach more veterans and empower them to build lasting economic futures. With Comcast’s support, the Utah VBRC is better positioned to better serve our veterans and the minori-

Final Friday and Second Saturday events in Kaysville

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

When you are making summer plans, consider two new events being hosted in Kaysville.

Some may recall that Kaysville used to host a local craft festival. Due to staffing, that event has not taken place for about five years. Michele Smith, owner of “Treasured Again” vintage, antique, and unique gifts, has decided to recreate a similar event to be held the last Friday of each month during the summer. The dates are July 28, Aug. 25, and Sept. 29, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Another event is the Second Saturdays of Summer Artist Reception & Show. This

event is free and offers free sidewalk chalk to do your own art along Main Street, check out the Sidewalk Sale Table, and pop in to see the talented work of Utah’s own. Other Historic District businesses have expressed interest and will also be offering deals, drawings, and demonstrations. Come see art, and partake of other refreshments and specials.

The dates are July 8, Aug. 12, and Sept. 9, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. and will be held at Canyon Gallery, 75 North Main Street. For further information, please email: canyongalleryframing@gmail.com. l

ty groups within our veteran community.”

Shawn Kessler is the Comcast Mountain West Region’s director of technical operations. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp and was hired by Comcast a few years later. During an 18-month-long deployment, Comcast covered the difference between Kessler’s military and Comcast pay, to ease financial stress.

Kessler said he wouldn’t trade his time in the military for anything outside of his family but wouldn’t want to go through boot camp again.

“The military gave me a sense of belonging and proved to myself that I could take on difficult things,” Kessler said. “Comcast’s support of the military is what made Comcast a career for me. While I was deployed, I made less on active duty than I did as a technician, and for over a year, Comcast paid me the difference. I never imagined that a company would do that.”

Since 2015, Comcast has hired more than 19,400 veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses. It has donated more than $197 million to military community organizations and, in 2022, “Military Times” recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as the nation’s No. 1 telecommunications company for veterans.

This year, VETS Indexes recognized Comcast Cable as a 5-Star Employer in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award is a testament to the company’s strong commitment to hiring, retaining, developing and supporting U.S. military veterans and their families. For more information about how Comcast supports veterans, visit corporate.comcast.com/impact/military.

“I am proud to work for Comcast,” Knight said, “a company that not only honors its veterans and military-serving employees but creates opportunities to support us at every angle through its benefits structure, career pathways and community impact initiatives.” l

Bountiful resident proves you’re never too old to succeed

Braden Nelsen | braden.n@mycityjournals.com

KAYSVILLE—No one could be blamed for slowing down as they age, but, such has not been the case for LaRayne Hulet. A longtime member of the Ladies League at Davis Golf Course, Hulet has been playing for years at this local course but recently had an outstanding achievement.

During a recent round of golf this year, Hulet achieved every golfer’s dream on the 11th hole. After 30 years at the club, Hulet hit her first hole-in-one, something that only 1-2% of golfers are ever able to achieve during their entire career.

Hulet finished up the round and was met

at the 18th hole by friends and employees for a celebration of the amazing play, where the 89-year-old was both “humbled and delighted” by their outpouring of love and support.

A resident of Bountiful, Hulet is an avid golfer and has served as President of the Ladies League at Davis Golf Course more than once, and has, over her 30 years at the club, made many dear friends, including some of the amazing staffers.

The Ladies League wishes to give their congratulations to LaRayne, and says that they “look forward to (her) next accomplishments!”

Five candidates have filed for three City Council positions

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

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LaRayne Hulet with her daughter after her amazing hole-in-one Hulet retrieves the famous ball from her outstanding drive. Courtesy photo

Exclusive Agreement signed for repurposing

KAYSVILLE—Kaysville recently approved a public-private Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Alchemy Design & Development to take the next step in renovating and converting the historic Kaysville Library into the Bamberger Food Hall. Through a public-private partnership, Kaysville has the opportunity to breathe new life into this beloved landmark and create a vibrant hub for commerce and culture.

“The old library is more than just a building, it’s a piece of our community’s history,” Mayor Tamara Tran said.

In the fall of 2022, the city issued a Request for Proposal for the former library building seeking ideas for repurposing the building. In January, the City Council was presented with two project options and the City Council directed staff to move forward with Alchemy Design & Development, who submitted a proposal for the Bamberger Food Hall. Alchemy Design & Development consists of a developer, architect, general contractor, and marketing expert. Between the teams, they have decades of experience in development, design, and construction, including the restoration and repurposing of several older buildings similar to the Kaysville Library.

Key points of the agreement include a term to expire on May 31, 2024, restrictions on the city approaching other entities to develop the site, and a list of deliverables. It is hoped that at the end of the term, the city and Alchemy Design & Development will enter into a development agreement and the project will come to fruition. The proposal is to keep the

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existing building and renovate it into a modern food hall with four to five dedicated restaurants, a common dining area, and a flexible space for arts, entertainment, boutique retail and education. The design would extend to the front of the building and allow for outdoor seating, food trucks, and a children’s play area. Alchemy feels this use of the building aligns with the Main Street Revitalization Plan and would meet many of the City’s goals of bringing energy and connectivity to downtown. Unlike food courts, food halls steer away from fast food chains in favor of curated local food options.

With the Davis Tech campus nearby, there is potential to collaborate and create an incubator restaurant space for students in the Culinary Arts program. The space that is now the LeConte Stewart Art Gallery would become a flexible space that could be used for rotating boutique retail, private events, educational programs, arts, and entertainment. The extended outdoor space would allow for food trucks, outdoor seating, and live music and entertainment during the warmer months. Alchemy is excited about working on this project with Kaysville City. Much of the Alchemy team are current or past residents of Kaysville and other parts of Davis County and own businesses in the area; they feel a personal connection to this project and its success.

“This development will not only revitalize Main Street, but also bring a renewed sense of pride and excitement to our city,” Tran said. Follow the progress at: Bambergerfoodhall. com l

Parks & Recreation ‘rockstars’ receive two prestigious awards

TheParks and Recreation Department

recently had the honor of receiving two prestigious awards. Beyond being a celebration of their achievements, this department stood as a testament to the power of community, collaboration, and the profound impact that nature and outdoor spaces had on the lives of its residents.

Parks and Recreation Director Cole Stephens humbly acknowledged the department’s accomplishments and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his dedicated staff. He recognized their unwavering commitment and acknowledged they were the reason behind the department’s success and recognition.

Recreation Assistant Kris High highlighted the team’s collaborative efforts in every project, program, or event. She specifically thanked Recreation Coordinator Bryan White, for planning and implementing these awards being received and expressed gratitude to the representatives of the Utah Parks and Recreation Association (UPRA) for their support.

LeeAnn Powell, UPRA Executive Director, proudly shared that the association represented about 1,500 parks and recreation professionals throughout Utah. Each year, prior to their annual conference, UPRA accepts nominations for various award categories. This year, they received an impressive 91 nominations. Powell commended the Kaysville City Parks and Recreation Staff as exemplary leaders in the state, highlighting their inclusive approach to involving the entire community.

Powell said the success of the Parks and Recreation Department wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of the Mayor and City Council. Recognizing the expense associated with offering programs, building parks, and maintaining open spaces, the Mayor and City Council play a vital role in ensuring the department’s endeavors contributed to the health and wellness of the community.

Scott McDonald, UPRA Past-President and Aquatics and Fitness Director for the South Davis Recreation District, acknowledged the challenges that comes with parks and recreation jobs. He emphasized the rewarding nature of making a difference in the

By Cindi Mansell | c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

community. McDonald commended Kaysville’s Parks and Recreation for their outstanding teamwork and excellence. He said both Cole Stephens and Kris High had served on the UPRA Board, showcasing Kaysville’s active participation in the northern region of the association. McDonald said Kaysville won their first URPA award 25 years ago for the Barnes Park Sportsplex. He said, “Kaysville had previously won five awards from UPRA, and this award being presented will be their sixth.”

McDonald highlighted the difficulty of earning such prestigious awards and said the award presented was for the “Outstanding Program” and specifically recognizing the Family Super Sport Program. “Out of 12

nominations, the past presidents appreciated that this particular program embraced the concept of including the entire family, which is a rarity,” he said. They also commended the programs’ motto: “The family that plays together stays together.”

Katelyn Chambers, the Utah Junior Jazz Representative, announced that it was the 40th season of the Junior Jazz program, which had seen over 2 million participants to date. Kaysville alone had contributed 1,500 participants among the 60,000 from the past season. Kaysville’s Parks and Recreation Department was honored with the prestigious title of “Junior Jazz Community Leader of the Year.” This award was newly introduced, recognizing Kaysville’s excep-

tional commitment to the Junior Jazz program, as well as their dedication to staff and coach training, encouraging regular practice, and actively supporting the games and community at large. Chambers said Kaysville had initiated collaboration with the Utah Junior Jazz to increase participation of girls in youth sports, and their involvement extended to the National Girls and Women in Sports Day held annually in February.

Kaysville is renowned for its parks and open spaces and vibrant recreational activities and its dedicated staff and elected officials who understand the importance of community health and wellness and their efforts in bringing that community together. l

Rendering of the proposed exterior. Alchemy Design & Development will take the next step in renovating and converting the historic Kaysville Library into the Bamberger Food Hall. Rendering courtesy/Kaysville City

OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

NOTICE

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

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

Tax ID No. 09-087-0291

The current beneficiary of the trust deed is Ridgeline Capital, LC, and the record owner(s) of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Kimberly Cherry LLC, a Utah limited liability company.

Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in said trust deed.

Bidders must tender $5,000 at the sale (non-refundable), payable to Christopher G. Jessop, Trustee, and the balance of the purchase price by noon the next business day following the sale. Both payments must be in the form of a cashier's check. Cash is not acceptable.

DATED June 30, 2023.

/s/ Christopher G. Jessop, Successor Trustee

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OBITUARIES

E. Ann Stockwell Gammon

Aug. 4, 1933 — June 29, 2023

Eleanor Ann Stockwell Gammon was born Aug. 4, 1933 to Tyner Louis Stockwell and LaPriel Campa Stockwell. She returned to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she loved, on June 29, 2023. She looked forward to finally being reunited with her dear husband.

She grew up in Tucson, Arizona and attended Tucson High School and graduated from the University of Arizona with a major in Home Economics and a minor in Science. She taught high school in Arizona.

She married her dear sweetheart, Harold “Bud” Gammon in the Mesa Temple on Sept. 30, 1955. He was an Air Force pilot and they lived all over the world. When they were stationed in Bermuda, she had a TV show call “The Modern Wife” which was much like a Martha Stewart show. It was broadcast over the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. She also had the opportunity to interview Harold B. Lee on the same station when he visited the saints in Bermuda. At the time he was an Apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She taught sewing classes at the Officers’ Wives organization and enjoyed watching them model their wonderful creations. She always sang with the “Sky Larks” which was a choir of Officers’ Wives. She loved to sing and was often asked to sing special numbers at church and at other celebrations. She was often the music director of the branch or ward where they attended church. When they came to Utah, she sang with the Davis Master Chorale for many years also.

She felt like motherhood was her most important and favorite calling and considered it a sacred trust. She had six wonderful children, three girls and three boys. She was often alone with her children while her husband was flying missions all over the world. One of her greatest challenges was being alone with all the family while her husband flew combat missions in Vietnam for one year. How thankful they were to welcome him safely home.

She taught school in the Young Mother’s High School and finished her 20 years of teaching at Kaysville Jr. High. It was always important for her that each day was full of purpose and service to others.

She and her dear husband served two missions together. They were called as Institute

Assistants in Manchester, England and later as military assistants to the Church Military District in South Korea. She shared many stories of their experiences and the wonderful people they enjoyed being with on their missions. They worked one shift in the Preston England Temple and also worked a shift in the South Korea Temple. They also served many years in the Bountiful Temple.

She often expressed her love for the Savior and her family. She had a firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and of the Plan of Salvation and expects “no empty chairs” in our family circle in Heaven.

She is survived by her brother, Leo Jacob (Heidi) Stockwell, her sister, Kathy (Charlie) Stockwell, her children; Kaye (Barry) Christensen, Karen (Mark) Wilcox, Kim Gammon (Juan Carlos), Kenneth “Ken” (Simone) Gammon, Kevin (Freda) Gammon, Kelly (Donna) Gammon, 30 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, her parents, and one brother.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood Stake Center, 855 E. Mutton Hollow Road, Kaysville, Utah. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of E. Ann Stockwell Gammon, please visit our flower store.

June LaMay Gamble Tree

May 26, 1927 — July 3, 2023

On Monday, July 3, 2023, June LaMay Gamble Tree, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 96.

June was born on May 26, 1927, in Ogden, Utah to James Fredrick and Camilla Lila Warren Gamble. She grew up in the beautiful Morgan Valley in Peterson and Morgan Utah. She married Harold William Tree, her eternal companion on Aug. 28, 1948. Together they raised three children while living mostly in Monticello, Utah and Kaysville, Utah.

At a young age, June, was interested in painting and music, playing the violin. We are blessed to have some of her artwork in our homes. After high school, she moved to the “big city” of Ogden, Utah where she worked and went to school. Later, she worked at the Clearfield Naval Supply Depot, where she met the love of her life!

In her early married years, she and Harold worked the family dry farm in Monticello and later owned and operated the North Side Market and gas station. These years were very special to June and Harold whose store had a view of the beautiful Blue “Abajo” mountains and the legendary horse head. This is where June learned to drive a car at around age 30. After retirement, June and Harold returned to the Blue Mountain in the summers and worked as campground hosts in their beloved Buckboard campground.

She worked at Clover Club Foods in Kaysville, Utah for many years and made many close friends. She loved her family very much and always welcomed them to her home with hugs, kisses, and Rice Krispies Treats!

She loved working with children. She tutored reading to first graders for 16 years in the Weber School District’s Foster Grandparents Program. Every year she got about 100 new children to help and make a difference in their lives. This brought her great joy. The kids loved her back and called her “Grandma Tree.”

June was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, her four brothers James, Don, Warren and Neil, a grandson Brandon Tree and a great granddaughter Grace Peo.

June is survived by her children and their spouses, Harold “Stan” Tree, (Pamela) Carolyn Stirn (Reid), and Diane Hales (James) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of June’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Lindquist’s Mortuary in Kaysville, UT (400 N. Main Street). A visitation will take place on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Kaysville, Lindquist Mortuary.

Interment will be in the North Morgan Cemetery.

The services will be livestreamed here on June’s obituary page.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of June LaMay Gamble Tree, please visit our flower store.

TELEVISION GUIDE

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: What has Stana Katic been doing since “Castle”?

A: She’s been in “Absentia.” (That’s a joke for all the Latin speakers out there.)

As you say, Stana Katic is best known for playing Kate Beckett on the long-running, global hit dramedy series “Castle” on ABC. It wrapped in 2016, after eight seasons on the air.

At that point, no one would have blamed Katic for taking it easy for a few

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years, maybe toying around with some passion-project indie movies, but instead, she dove right back into full-time series television in 2017 with “Absentia.”

In the gritty Amazon Prime series, she played an FBI agent who went missing on a case and was declared dead “in absentia” (a legal term that’s Latin for “in absence”). She resurfaces years later and is forced to not only rebuild her life but also clear her name after a series of murders is pinned on her.

It ran for three seasons, finally getting the axe in 2020.

Since then, she’s stepped into the boots of one of the biggest characters ever, but you’ll never see her do it. She did the voice of Wonder Woman in the animated film “Justice League: World War II” in 2021, and recently finished recording a sequel, “Justice League:

Warworld,” due out later this year.

Q: I saw the name Bill Odenkirk pop up on the credits for “Futurama.” Is that the same guy who stars in “Better Call Saul?”

A: No, but he has been on “Futurama” before. Indeed, the Odenkirk brothers have done a lot together.

Bill Odenkirk, who served as a producer and writer on the Fox animated comedy “Futurama” (as well as sister series “The Simpsons” and “Disenchantment”) is the younger brother of actor and writer Bob Odenkirk, who stars on “Better Call Saul” and was a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” Bob appeared on one episode of “Futurama” in 2003. That was a few years after his own show, “Mr. Show With Bob and David,” had been cancelled by HBO

after four seasons. Bill served as a staff writer on that one as well — indeed, that’s where he got his start.

The two have worked together many more times over the years, such as on the late-’90s musical-comedy series “Tenacious D,” which Bob produced and Bill wrote for, and “W/Bob and David,” a revival of “Mr. Show” that aired on Netflix in 2015.

That “Simpsons” episode aside, their careers have diverged a little in recent years as Bob has turned increasingly toward drama (as in the case of “Better Call Saul” and its parent series, “Breaking Bad”).

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Monday 2023 Home Run Derby

ESPN 6 p.m.

This year’s Home Run Derby is set to be broadcast live from the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. – home of 2023’s host team: The Seattle Mariners. This will be the third time that Seattle has hosted the derby event, with the first being in 2001.

Miracle Workers

WGN 8 p.m. The series returns for a fourth season, and this time, the story is set in a postapocalyptic future. Daniel Radcliffe plays a wasteland warrior opposite Geraldine Viswanathan’s warlord, and the two deal with some surprisingly normal marital issues.

Secrets of Miss America

A&E 8 p.m.

This new series premieres with an episode following along as the well-known and glamourous Miss America Organization is rocked to its core when a whistle-blower leaks shocking, troublesome emails involving the organization’s entire Board of Directors.

Tuesday

2023 MLB All-Star Game

(13) KSTU 6 p.m.

The National League and the American League battle it out once and for all when this All-Star Game airs, broadcasting live from the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., as the Seattle Mariners act as host of 2023’s “All-Star Week,” featuring this match.

America’s Got Talent

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara join host Terry Crews for a new episode from Season 18, critiquing performances from some of the country’s best amateur performers –including singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and artists.

Wednesday

The 2023 ESPYS

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Televised live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, the 2023 presentation of the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly awards marks the landmark 31st year of the event, honoring the top athletes and sports performers of the season.

LA Fire & Rescue

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

A new episode allows viewers an indepth look at the often dangerous (and

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always necessary) work of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Inglewood Station 172 responds to a career-defining fire and Calabasas Station 172 tackles a slithering creature.

Human Footprint

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

Hosted by Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton, this six-part series explores the way humans have transformed the planet –and what those transformations tell us about ourselves, as a species. This time: Dr. Shane discusses top predators in the food chain.

Thursday

The Blacklist

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

The tenth and final season concludes with two episodes, airing back-to-back. After a decade of intrigue and catching criminals on Raymond Reddington’s (James Spader) blacklist, the FBI task force may learn his true identity, once and for all.

What We Do in the Shadows

FX 11 p.m.

The vamps are back, as this supernatural comedy returns for Season 5, airing two new episodes back-to-back. First, roommates head to the mall. Then: Nandor and Laszlo have a night out with Sean and his friends; Nadja discovers the source of her bad luck.

Friday

teenager whose access to hormone replacement therapy is being blocked by her grandfather.

Saturday

Deliciously Twisted Classics

A&E 10 a.m.

These top chefs have a penchant for peppers so they’re twisting classic foods and cranking the heat up on fried chicken, Mexican street corn, mac and cheese, shrimp scampi, and BBQ brisket, all in a brand-new episode from this fledgling cooking show.

2023 WNBA All-Star Game

(4) KTVX 6:30 p.m.

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game airs directly after the “WNBA” countdown, which features analysis, highlights and interviews from the season, leading up to this game, played at the Michelob ULTRA arena in Los Vegas. A post-game de-brief is also set to air.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test

(13) KSTU 10:35 p.m.

An episode from Season 1 of this series airs, putting celebrities through a grueling test of guts and glory inspired by the actual Special Forces selection process, facing challenges designed to be the ultimate test of resilience and endurance.

Sunday 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup

Live coverage from the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final match airs, following this yearly championship, which includes soccer teams joining from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Currently, the U.S. is the defending Grantchester on Masterpiece

In the aftermath of a fatal accident, Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) is devastated to be the cause. Luckily, the vicar has Detective Geordie Keating (Robson Green) on his side, as Geordie rushes to exonerate his friend in this new epi-

Monday

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

Zac Efron may not always get credit for it, but his career has been marked by considerable versatility. For someone whose fame really began with Disney’s “High School Musical” franchise (though he had done the series “Summerland” prior to that), the actor frequently has zigged when others might have expected him to zag. A perfect example of that is “Down to Earth With Zac Efron,” his Daytime Emmy Award-winning, unscripted series that originally ran on Netflix over two seasons. It’s now resurfacing as part of the summer lineup on The CW, where it will air beginning Tuesday, June 18.

“Down to Earth” is in large part a travelogue, with Efron and wellness expert Darin Olien – who also are among the show’s executive producers – venturing to various countries and playing traditional tourists while also examining the sites’ relevance to nature, energy and sustainability. The itinerary for the first season (which debuted in 2020) began in Iceland, with subsequent episodes set in France, Costa Rica, Sardinia, Lima, Puerto Rico, London and the Peruvian city Iquitos.

The second season of “Down to Earth” arrived in the fall of 2022 and included the subtitle “Down Under,” and for good reason: It was set entirely in Australia, where Efron relocated from Los Angeles, with lots of territory covered (quite literally) in the eight episodes. It also was nominated for outstanding travel, adventure and nature program, and for all of the information it presents, it hinges largely on Efron’s personality. He received Daytime Emmy nominations of his own for both seasons as the show’s host.

It’s yet to be decided if or how Efron might continue in the reality realm (he has his own YouTube channel), but the broadcast premiere of “Down to Earth With Zac Efron” could play a role in helping to determine that.

Storage Wars Lisa visits Santa Ana and channels her grandmother in trying to turn a profit in this all-new episode of “Storage Wars,” airing Tuesday, July 11, on A&E. Meanwhile: Brandi is dealing with the most frustrating day ever; Darrell tries to make a meal out of a snack-sized locker; Kenny learns to prepare himself for stealthiness.

I don’t like crowds, parades or people, in general, when my husband suggested we attend the Pride Parade last month in Salt Lake, I painted a rainbow on my face, donned my “More Love” shirt and jumped in the car.

After a year of devastating anti-gay and anti-trans legislation across the country, we wanted to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community, even if that meant standing in a crowd of more than 50,000 parade attendees singing at the top of their lungs.

Because how do you fight hate? With a celebration of love.

The theme was “Queer Pride is Unapologetic” and that message rang throughout the parade. When the crowd saw the first rainbow banners a block away, it burst into applause and continued cheering for two hours. I sang out loud to every Lizzo anthem. I chanted until I lost my voice. I clapped until my shoulders hurt. I danced in ways that completely embarrassed my husband. I smiled until my face was sore.

Love was palpable. It brought me to tears more than once as I watched the support, kindness and joy being showered on this parade by thousands of people, of all ages, faiths, races and gender identities.

It was an event of unrestrained joy with enough sequins, bright colors, sky-high wigs, hella high heels and drag queens to

bring a smile to RuPaul’s face. Couples were holding hands, hugging, kissing, smiling, dancing and lifting a big middle finger to oppression and hate.

It was great to see nearly 200 businesses and organizations put on their rainbow best to spread the love. Entries included Delta Airlines, Westminster University, Intermountain Health, the Cougar Pride Center and ABC4 Utah.

The Salt Lake City Public Library had a large group of participants, because librarians are on the front lines, defending free speech every day and fighting book bans with humor and flair.

I’ve never been to a better parade. I’ve never celebrated a better message. With suicide rates rising for LGBTQ+ youth, hate is not acceptable. Intolerance is not acceptable. The only thing that’s acceptable is inclusion, joy, kindness, grace and love.

After the parade, we walked through the festival, talking with vendors, enjoying live

music and eating tasty foods. We learned about drag queen bingo at a local church, chatted with a BYU student who wrote a book about coming out as gay and took pictures for lots of happy couples. We watched people get tattoos, we bought new T-shirts, we smiled at strangers, we stood in line for lukewarm BBQ. We visited with friends. We saw bravery. We saw community. We saw free mom hugs. We saw compassion. We saw gay Darth Vader. We saw celebration. We saw dogs in tutus. We saw love.

Threats against the LGBTQ+ community have quadrupled over the last few years,

and organizers spent extra money for heightened security at the parade and festival. State leaders, churches, communities and individuals should be careful about comments, rules and legislation that contribute to these dangers. Be careful who you exclude, it could be someone you love.

For the LGBTQ+ community, continue living unapologetic. The world needs more dancing, more sequins, more hella high heels, more bright colors, more sky-high wigs, more connection, more dogs in tutus, more rainbow T-shirts and more love.