Fruit Heights a healthy city

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

Fruit Heights City has been awarded the Healthy Utah Community designation, presented by Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns. The city’s yearlong effort identified ways to provide residents access to mental fitness, active lifestyles, and healthy eating by working together as a community.

The Fruit Heights City Parks and Trails Coalition was formed to come up with ideas that would encourage residents to add healthy activities to their daily lives.

“We tried to put in place some plans of what the city would like to see happen over the years,” Fruit Heights City Manager Brandon Green said. “The requirements weren’t difficult but they challenged us a little bit, especially being a small community.”

The coalition identified several programs it wants to implement including a community garden, getting involved with farmers’ markets, organizing a garden surplus spot where residents can pick up or drop-off homegrown produce, connection with the Utah State extension and even providing healthy snacks at the Kaysville Theater.

Stakeholders in the community would like to see better trail signage, social media posts about healthy living options and a free mental health workshop for youth. The community has already shown support for the initiative when more than 300 residents helped clean up Gailey Trail at Nicholls Park.

Julia Busche, former Fruit Heights city councilmember, spearheaded the coalition. Although her city council term ended in January, she is excited to see what happens as the healthy programs move forward.

“As a city we’d already completed a lot of the things that we needed to receive this designation. We have a really great existing trail system with a lot of community volunteerism that connects a lot of portions of our city,” Busche said. “A couple of years ago, we partnered with local businesses and Davis High to get the Fruit Loops bike trail mountain biking system.”

Partnerships with local businesses and community leaders will help encourage healthy living in the city. Yoga classes and mental health counseling will be promoted and a support group for elderly residents will help them feel included and valued.

A joint effort between the Utah League of Cities and Towns and Get Healthy Utah was the impetus for the Healthy Utah Community designation. Only 30 Utah cities have been given the Healthy Utah Community designation, and only three in Davis County: Fruit Heights, Woods Cross and Centerville. “We are working towards being a healthy community and promoting healthy lifestyles,” Green said. “[This designation] says we have done things that are required to receive the award. Every three years we have to reapply for this and keep showing we are working in the various areas we identified as being important and keep promoting that lifestyle.”l

Residents participate in a fun run sponsored by Fruit Heights. As a Healthy Utah Community, the city offers events to promote healthy lifestyles. Photo courtesy of Fruit Heights City.

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larly important, especially in hot/dry weather climates, knowing exactly how to water your plants is just as key. As far as timing is concerned, the best times to water your lawn and garden are early in the morning, and once the sun has gone down in the evening. It is recommended to keep moisture in the soil by adding a layer of mulch around plants and over bare dirt. Numerous options are available ranging from colorful recycled rubber to inexpensive straw. Mulching reduces the need for extra watering between rainstorms and keeps soil moisture and temperature levels constant for best growth.

Benchland Water District Board Member Jim Taylor supplied handout information saying not to water sidewalks, driveways, or roadways; also, not to water landscape for more than the recommended length of time. When watering sloped areas where water runs off easily, water slow and in short five-minute increments to ensure effective absorption and less run off. Their information said turf studies have shown that most lawns need to be watered only once every 3 to 4 days to stay healthy and green. Watering every day creates shallow roots. Watering infrequently develops deep roots and healthier turf. Taylor said “grass roots grow deeper into the soil and become stronger with less watering. If grass does not spring back after being stepped on, it’s time to water.” Adjusting the lawn mower to a higher setting will keep moisture by allowing taller grass to shade roots and hold moisture.

Staff from the USU Botanical Center were on hand to supply gardening tips as well as information on upcoming classes and events. These include topics for woody plants for landscapes, waterwise landscape design, park strip design, yoga in the garden, planting for pollinators, etc.

Mayor Tran discussed the continuing need for the city to encourage and educate users. She said, “although we are not sure of the best methods to get the word out, we keep trying our best to keep pushing multiple forms of education.” If you haven’t checked out the Facebook posts on the Kaysville City page, Mayor Tran and Community Development Director Melinda Greenwood have been sharing all of the great local resources and tips to be more waterwise in your yard.

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The Ride from Reno crew, posed on Highway 50, included, from left, Joe Plater, Tod Smith, Ravell Call, Larry Peterson, Jeff Warren, Darcie Strong, Janet Orgill, Rich Linton, and Jason Bleak. Courtesy photo

Peterson, in front, has won the LOTOJA Masters category event three times and placed second or third three other times. Photo by Carey Peterson

Centerville cyclist ready for Huntsman SportsFest

By Tom Haraldsen | tom.h@davisjournal.com

The 12th annual Huntsman SportsFest, benefitting the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is set for Saturday, June 11. It started as something a bit different back in 2010, when Centerville resident Larry Peterson and some fellow cyclists linked up with HCI to create the fundraising event, both as a way to pay back and pay forward.

“After I moved to Centerville in 2006, I became acquainted with Jeff Warren, who had been treated at Huntsman back in 2003,” Peterson recalled. “We were both avid cyclists and he wanted to give back to Huntsman for the treatment he’d received. So in 2007, we began a multi-day ride from Reno to Salt Lake City to raise money.”

The last leg of that ride was from Delta to Salt Lake City – 140 miles. In 2010, they started the Delta-SLC ride as the Huntsman 140. About 100 riders took part in the initial ride. And the ride’s reputation grew but accommodations in Delta were limited, so Peterson and the team changed to a ride to Elberta-and-back event. That added even more riders, and Peterson began fielding questions about other activities people were interested in as a way to raise money – running, walking, swimming. Huntsman organizers added new distances for the ride, and three years ago, it “was no longer just a bike ride – it was a SportsFest,” he said. Along the way, with those added activities, a lot more money was raised and many more got involved.

And then, in 2012, Peterson himself became a beneficiary.

“Little did I know that I would develop prostate cancer and end up getting treatment at the Institute,” he said. “As a participant and a cancer survivor, I really got to see how advanced the programs are at Huntsman. This really is the right place and the right time for all the amazing things they do at HCI.”

Peterson, who is 78, moved to Utah after retiring from a career with Dupont in Delaware. He keeps busy and healthy by cycling – lots of it. He rode over 18,000 miles in 2021 and will exceed that total this year. He’s ridden LOTOJA (Logan to Jackson Hole) many times – won it three times, placed second twice and third once in his Masters 60+ category. He participates in the Huntsman Senior Games annually. He’s always enjoyed cycling but didn’t become an avid rider until he moved to Utah.

“This state is so unique for cycling – beautiful mountains and lots of flat places as well,” he said. Since 2007, he has ridden from Reno to Salt Lake City each year, and this summer he and his friends will make a ride from Ashton, Idaho to Salt Lake (four days, 400 miles) in conjunction with the SportsFest.

“The roads have been much the same every year, but of course the elements change,” he said. “Rain, snow, wind, heat and cold – it varies all the time. Every year has something that’s memorable. The first year, someone greeted me at the starting line with a HCI Bear, and I wear it every year. It’s sort of the mascot for the ride.”

Last year, the Huntsman SportsFest, which will include new activities this year such as yoga and HIGH fitness options, raised $509,000 for HCI. That included some virtual activities still available this year. The day-long event will take place at Fort Douglas Field on the University of Utah campus, and registration is open through midnight on June 8 at huntsmansportsfest.com. Donations can also be made to the program.

“The Ride from Reno team, as we call ourselves, has been the top fundraising team since we started,” Peterson said. “We’ve set examples of endurance, commitment and leadership, and we’re proud to be helping the Institute with its mission.” l

The original courthouse was built in 1890. In 1930, walls were built around it making it a courthouse within a courthouse. Courtesy photo

Renovation brings back 1930s historic Memorial Courthouse

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

FARMINGTON—The Davis County Memorial Courthouse has gone through several renovations since it was built in 1890 and after two years of construction it has been restored to its 1930s glory.

“It’s been remodeled multiple times,” said Davis County Facilities Management Director Lane Rose. “We’ve combined restored elements with some historical fixtures.”

In 1890 it was a Victorian red brick building, he said. “In 1930 they took off the roof and knocked down a couple of walls and built around it,” making it a courthouse within a courthouse.

In 1958 and 1979 additions to the courthouse were made. The recent renovation removed those additions, renovated the original historic 1930s section and exposed brick from the original 1890 courthouse.

“A major part of the renovation is bringing it up to seismic code,” he said. “We’re shoring up the walls of the foundation to standard. In the 1890s it was cobblestone with no rebar at all.”

Historically what’s preserved is the facade, marble in the corridors, tiles and finishes, Rose said. “We’re working with CRSA architects that have significant experience in restoring old historic buildings. The records department was critical in finding historical information.”

There are a handful of items that are really historical, he said. “We’re matching colors from historic photos. It’s more of a replication rather than preserving historic elements that have been remodeled.”

For the last 20 years it's been one big building, said Rose. “The commissioners wanted a nice plaza out of that space (where the additions were removed). It’s been in the works ever since we built the Administration building.”

The 8-foot stained glass window from the 1930s will remain and sit above the war memorial in honor of those who served from Davis County.

“On the west side there was a door,” Rose said. “In the 50s addition they made it a window but we’ve brought back the door and made it ADA accessible. We also added an elevator.”

Other renovations include bringing back the 1930’s courtroom floor space, exposing ceiling joists and recreating the corbels. “The corbels are actually cast from the originals,” he said. “They used horse hair as binders and we found some in the ceiling.”

Historically there was a water feature in front of the building, Rose said. “The commissioners wanted a flower bed and some kind of stonework.”

Rose said they found a time capsule from 1996 placed in the stairwell for the centennial of statehood but it was waterlogged. “Our records department salvaged everything they could but it had been sitting in water for 25 years. We’ll have a new one left for people in 2047 to open.”

It’s been a fun project to look at history, he said. “It’s a challenge to put it all back together. They didn’t have as detailed plans and documents as they do now. We’ve found a lot of unknown conditions and challenges but I feel fortunate to be on a project that someone 100 years ago was building. Now I have my role in recreating it.”

Discover Davis and various county legal departments will be in the new courthouse, said Rose. “The county commissioners wanted this to be a great civic center and government facility. Now it’s going to be restored for generations to come.”

A public open house will be held on Friday, June 10 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. l

Additions to the courthouse were made in 1958 and again in 1979. Courtesy photo Davis County Facilities Management Director Lane Rose shows the original brick from the 1890s uncovered during the renovation. Photo by Becky Ginos

The 8-foot stained glass window from the 1930s sits above the war memorial. Photo by Becky Ginos The backside of the courthouse under construction in 1957. Courtesy photo

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

Step into the world of Narnia, a magical place filled with talking animals and mythical creatures. The C.S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is a story of courage, adventure and redemption. Audiences of all ages can take the journey as the Illume Dance Company presents the tale through dance June 10,11 at Woodland Park in Farmington.

“This is an original stage adaptation,” said Illume owner Emily Bokinskie. “Usually you have to buy a script that’s already been produced but we wrote it and did the staging. We got approval and licensing from C.S. Lewis Company LTD to perform it. It’s all dancing and acting. There are no words.”

Bokinskie and her business partner Cami Wardle opened the dance studio three years ago. “We wanted to create a place for dancers to learn that they have skills. Our mission statement is ‘Sharing light through movement.’ We don’t compete, we just want them to share their gifts and talents with us.”

The studio especially focuses on adult dancers. “Many adults danced when they were younger but they grew up and they had work, deadlines and diapers to change,” she said. “They don’t have the time to use their craft or passion.”

The majority of the Narnia cast are adults, said Bokinskie. “There are two classes of kids but they’ll be a small part of this. We hope to provide an opportunity for adults to get out there and move as a creative outlet and share it with their kids, partners and neighbors.”

Bokinskie and Wardle first met in their middle school dance company. After high school they went in different directions but met again more than 10 years later when Cami just happened to move into Bokinskie’s neighborhood. Together they followed their passion for dance and opened the studio.

“Cami is one of the most beautiful dancers,” said Bokinskie. “However, on Aug. 31, 2021 when she was delivering her fourth baby she suffered an amniotic fluid embolism and was on life support for 188 days. They removed a portion of her skull and she had a stroke that left her paralyzed on the left side of her body. She’ll be on stage in a wheelchair which will be amazing.”

Woodland Park is the perfect place to perform Narnia, Bokinskie said. “It’s a unique stage up on a hill. It’s two tiers surrounded by trees and birds. The creatures are all of the dancers – fawns, unicorns, eagles – they’re all part of this Narnian forest. Rather than having curtains on stage we use the forest as the background. It will make the audience feel like they’ve stepped into Narnia.”

The park is located at 300 S. 200 East in Farmington. Shows are June 10, 11 at 5 and 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 8 and are available at illumedancecompany.com.

“We chose C.S. Lewis because it’s for all ages,” said Bokinskie. “It can be taken as a magic story of courage, adventure and redemption or can be read more deeply as an allegory of Christ’s triumph over death. We hope this collection of beautiful people from different stages of life can come together to create a little bit of magic for their community.” l

Illume Dance Company performs the C.S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” at Woodland Park, June 10, 11.

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@davisjournal.com

Access to internet connection can mean the difference between staying ahead or falling behind. As the COVID-19 crisis demonstrated, families without access to the internet struggled to keep kids engaged with online school and remote work became a challenge.

To address digital equity, Comcast has equipped more than 30 locations across Utah with free WiFi Lift Zones to get students and adults online.

“We are committed to digital inclusivity for all Utahns no matter where they live or their financial status,” said Deneiva Knight, External Affairs Director, Comcast Utah. “Offering free WiFi Lift Zones with Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, which provides internet services to low-income customers, is a huge step toward connecting students and adults to online resources in safe, reliable locations.”

Working with a network of nonprofit, community, and city partners, Comcast added Lift Zones in its service areas including West Valley, Millcreek, Murray and Bountiful. Lift Zones will complement Comcast’s Internet Essential program, which has helped connect more than 160,000 low-income Utahns to the internet at home.

Since 2019, Comcast has worked with Utah partners to install free internet services to sites, which provide low-income students with a space to participate in distance learning and complete homework. Adults are also using Lift Zones to work remotely, apply for jobs, and learn digital skills, all at no cost.

“Community partners and organizations that align with our promise to create a dynamic community are leveraging South Salt Lake’s three Lift Zones,” said Lucas Horns, a City of South Salt Lake employee. “It is enhancing resources around the city and promoting a sense of community at the same time. What’s more, Comcast’s Lift Zone has become a hub for small businesses and other organizations to use.”

A full list of Utah Lift Zone locations can be found at utah.comcast.com/lift-zones.

“Increasingly, broadband access has become vitally important for Utahns across the state,” said Knight. “Combining more Lift Zones and the ground-breaking Internet Essentials program . . . not only makes sense, it’s a game-changer. It literally opens a new world for students’ educational opportunities and for adults to connect online for better employment, something that was out of reach before.” l

Comcast’s Lift Zones will give low-income families access to online learning, remote work, job applications and more. Photo courtesy of Comcast

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On December 2, 2021, long-time wireless internet provider and local fiber optic specialist Connext commenced a groundbreaking celebration for construction of internet service upgrades for Kaysville residents. The Kaysville City Fiber Project will bring the power of fiber optics to over 8,700 households across the city. This is only a part of a much larger initiative that Connext is embarking on that will ultimately connect residents to fiber internet from Willard south through the Salt Lake Valley.

Connext initially began construction in the neighborhoods on the west side of I-15 and is on schedule to be completed citywide by Fall 2023. These areas were selected for the infrastructure construction to begin first as the residents showed the highest level of interest. Residents are encouraged to visit Connext’s website at connextbroadband. com/kaysville-fiber so their team can gauge the level of interest in each neighborhood as construction will break ground next in the area residents are most interested.

Brian Papworth, Marketing Director for Connext, said “the plan is for Connext to go live in Kaysville homes within the first part of May.” Resident Jon Webb lives in the very first home to go live on May 5, “So grateful Connext has come to Kaysville,” he said. :True speeds, reliable connection, and great support!”

In a recent project tag along and interview with Papworth, he showed the first three homes to go live. We viewed the technical, drilling, fiber pulling, and customer notification crews to see their day-to-day complex process for this huge undertaking to install new infrastructure for this new utility. What it takes to connect an entire city, the sizable crew, and tasks involved is an overwhelming and huge undertaking.

The process starts with the Customer Notification Representative (CNR) going door to door in areas soon to begin the infrastructure process. Their intent is to keep residents informed of upcoming construction along with the opportunity to take advantage of the free connection. If residents are not home, the team leaves an informational door hanger. Lead CNR Specialist Thomas Wilson said, “An individual CNR can cover up to 10 miles and notify residents at over 100 houses in a single day.” This team includes TJ Wilson, Heather Protzman, and Roland Pierre-Louis.

Tyler LeClaire, Lead Infrastructure & Drilling Foreman, said “our crews have installed infrastructure to over 5,000 homes in Davis County and more than 1,500 homes in Kaysville City alone.” He said questions he gets are “how does that drill work” or “how do you steer it?” He explained once the drilling infrastructure for fiber pulling is in place, they shoot a rod with paddles and an electronic locator beacon to move forward and around corners. He said the crews stage their work in a general area and work inward to avoid congestion. He provided a wealth of information about avoiding utility lines and Blue Stakes, as well as line placements. He said crews drill about 1,000 feet per day, and a crew follows the drill crew with a pressure washer and works to fix any issues that same day. LeClaire said there is a place on the Connext website where the public can go to report any problems.

Fiber Install Foreman James Deahl explained “the crews are pulling up to 6,000 to 8,000 feet of fiber in a day.” He said the CNR’s going ahead of construction has proven helpful. He said it has been a rewarding job and typically “residents are happy to see us and just want to know – when will you get to my house?” The goal of the infrastructure team is also to return everything back to pre construction condition. Deahl said “Things are going to happen and sometimes it takes a few days to remediate the situation, but it does get done and people are generally happy.”

Lead Technical Expert Justin Hayes and Install Tech Scott Johnson supplied information on home hookup/installation and showed us the actual process, including working with the individual homeowners. Hayes said they prefer unfinished basements for install but can also use phone lines.

Papworth said, “this community investment by Connext will actually raise property values by about 3.1% for homeowners.” He said Connext plans to provide regular progress reporting and will closely coordinate its construction schedule with the city. l

Fiber is pulled for connection to homes during the installation process. Photos courtesy of Connext

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